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"Headset Case

I actually like this case, although the velcro strap, which holds the earpiece in place, is a little to flimsy for 5 stars. I would have preferred a button snap...More secure, not snag my clothes, less likely to lose. Otherwise, it is a very useful tool to have because I no longer have to look for a place to put my headset, nor does it float loosely at the bottom of my purse.",3
"Case

Small, cute with a clip that you could hurt someone with. O yes, H500 headset fits very well with a retaining strap and Velcro to make sure it stays there.Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case",4
"It's a must have....

I have had the bluetooth headsets before, this was the first one that I purchased a carrying case for.... It's a must have item if you are going to carry your headset with you and not have it in use all of the time. The carry case prevents any ""accidental"" phone calls. In the past I've dropped the headset in my purse, the buttons got pushed with looking for other items, with this carrying case, those phone calls are eliminated.I love it.",3
"Motorola Razr V3 Bluetooth Headset Carrying case

Nice. It fits my headset just fine. High recommend it as it protects your earpiece, especially if you need space in your purse or wallet.",4
"Whaddaya mean?

This case works perfectly. It's true, you could activate the pairing button, but you'd have to push REALLY hard on it to activate the button. I bought it because I kept on pocket dialing when I kept the headset in my pocket, no more with this baby.-Happy HS820 owner-",4
"Great Case but with one small design flaw

As others have stated in reviews of this product, it is a great product except for one quirk. The case should have a deeper indention for the button on the bluetooth. When you lightly press the side of the case, it puts the unit into ""bluetooth pairing mode"" thus inducing useage and added battery drain. The result is an occasional premature battery failure or less useage times in the bluetooth because it has been ""bluetooth pairing"" off and on all day while you were carrying it. Other than this one quirk, it is a good case to protect and carry your bluetooth. I have yet to find anything like this in cell phone stores.",3
"Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

Works great. Help protect the Bluetooth while not in use. Practical case.",4
"not very good

the ear piece I have keeps turning on from the preasure from the case.",0
"Blue Tooth

The design is fine, but the case is too soft to keep the device from turning on and off in transit.",1
"Not designed for H700!

What a disapointment! When you place an H700 in the holster, it causes the multi-function button to depress and puts the H700 in pairing mode and kills the battery.",0
"Great Little Case

This is a great little case to protect my earpiece. The H500 fits in perfectly and the case is sturdy with a relatively hard shell to protect it. Good item to pick up if you buy the H500 as a case does not come with it.",4
"Cute, convenient and functional...

I love this carrier.. I have the Motorola H500 in Pink to match my Pink Razr (Verizon Wireless) and it serves it's purpose for me. I love the strap which keeps my BT nestled snuggly and I also love the clip so that it's easy to locate the BT inside my mammoth purse. No complaints from me!",4
"DC

This product gets the job done. Nothing fancy, it does what is suppose to do; protect my Bluetooth unit perfectly. It arrived in the time promised and came in in perfect condition. I would buy from this supplier again",4
"carrying case

I really love my blue tooth carrying case. It is great for whrn I am not usung my bluetooth. I always no where it is at all times. I really love the clip that is attached, so I just clip it to my purse.",4
"Nice set.

Great product. Love the carrying case. Plus side, it always correspondes with all my Motorola phones. A keeper for sure.",4
"It threw out my headset (somewhere)!

This seems like a no-brainer good idea to protect the headset. However, the case is floppy enough that it catches on doors, car doors, tables, chairs, etc. Additionally, the velcro is very weak. As a result, when the case catches, it would spring my headset out onto the floor!! Yes, I should have stopped using it, but for some reason I continued... I returned home recently with an empty case, and cannot figure out where the headset flung out.",0
"The Case of the Weak Closure

It is definitely an item that is needed, but the design flaw of the Velcro closure is very weak. It ends-up being a holder with a very poorly designed mechanism to close and secure the Bluetooth headset. Also, over priced when you add the shipping charge. You would think that the designers of the Bluetooth would be capable of doing a better job with this carrying case. I DO NOT recommend this item.",1
"needs some work

lost my headset out of the case,velcro is not good at all.case will not stay closed,but the case itself is great.",1
"Motorola carrying case for a bluetooth.

I really like it because then I know where my bluetooth is. I miss placed my bluetooth one day and thought I had lost it. My husband found it a week later in the laundry basket when sorting the laundry to do it. I told him I need a carrying case to put it so I wouldn't lose it again.",4
"GREAT item! I love it!!

Fits nicely on the outside of my purse. I can also use it on the inside of my purse. I have never had a problem with it and I would recommend this item to anyone using the compatible blue tooth device!",4
"Carrying case

I do not reccomend this product. The idea is good, but the case side wall presses on the pairing button of the H700 and turns it on to pair up, thus causing the battery to run down.",0
"Case not as I wanted

I purchased the carrying case to be able to carry my Motorola headset in my purse since I don't use it frequently. Sad to say it does not work well for that! When the headset is pressed against something it will turn on by itself == not good! However, it does work ok outside the purse; that is attached to the outside of the purse. The case is some protection to just having the headset laying around. I know it was quite inexpensive but I did expect more out of it.",1
"keeps it from being lost

gets the job done. holder keeps the hands free from being lost. the velcro feels flimsy.",3
"Ms Walker

It's very Handy. I an attach it to my waist pack when I ride my bike. The pouch keeps it from getting tangled in my handbag. I love it.",4
"Excellent product.

Excellent product. It works great to keep in your purse. It also works well in the car in the heat for example if you don't want to take it with you in the gym. It's also great to keep on while charging so the light doesn't bother you at night. Quite reasonably priced.",4
"Does The Job.

This item was purchased in an effort to save battery life for my H700. When my headset was kept in my pocket too often I would take it out to find the battery was dead w/out any actual use (Which is due to the device going into pairing mode any time the multi-function key is pressed... which happens when the device is in standby due to the wing being closed). Hoped this would have resolved this issue. The carrying case does exactly what it was designed for, but it was not designed specificly for the H700. Overall it is a great buy. Would have given it a 5 star if not for the H700's pairing mode issue while using this.",3
"Poorly crafter Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

Seriously, this is a poorly crafter carrying case. I purchased the carrying to reduce the wear and tear not to mention help keep me from loosing my 2nd H700 bluetooth headset. The first one I washed in my jean's pocket. I thought this would be a good case and keep me from placing the H700 in my pocket again.When the case came in I placed the H700 in it. The ear piece fit perfectly. The strap was rather flimsily and I was worried that it may tear as the Velcro secured it well but it didn't last long enough to tear. I placed the case on my belt and within 10 minutes I noticed that the case wasn't there on my belt. The plastic belt clip was but there was no case attached to the clip and no H700 bluetooth headset that cost me $100.00!I backtracked my steps and it was gone, no where to be found! In my opinion, this case isn't made well enough to trust putting an expensive headset. I suppose if I had a cheaper #30.00 headset and can afford to replace it often, I may trust it but the headsets cost me way too much to keep replacing them at $100.00 each.",0
"blt 04 bluetooth heas set carrying case

Great case but could use a little more space.",3
"Good Case, Needs a Few Improvements

I'm using an 850. This is a quality case, but it could use some improvements.The strap is too short; when strapped it causes the case to squeeze against the headset - turning it on. (Even when the mouthpeice is closed, in the off position.) I will probably cut a small piece of double sided velcro to fix the problem.The sides are made of elastic, they should drop the elastic and make the whole case using the front and back synthetic material. Essentially making a molded case.If I lost it, not finding a comparable molded case - I would buy another one.",1
"Good looks but bad design.

When I purchased this item for my Bluetooth it appeared from the pictures on the website that it would work well but, that was not to be. The appearance of the case is nice but, when it comes to design and functionability this is where the designers got it all wrong. The case/cover does not allow enough space for the bluetooth unit to fit inside the case/cover properly without the case/cover squashing the bluetooth unit and turning on the programming power button and keeping it on. If the case was an extra 1/8""-1/4"" deeper this would prevent this from happening. I even tried using the case/cover without the elastic strap that is supposed to keep the bluetooth unit inside and still the problem occured. As for looks the unit is great but, I didnt buy it for the looks. I bought it to keep an expensive bluetooth unit safe and now the case/cover just collects dust!",0
"How Do I Keep From Turning On/Off?

This case is non-functional. I have the H500, and can not keep the case from bumping the on/off switch. I tried putting tissue in the bottom to raise the headset a little, no good. Next I'm going to try cutting a notch in the center where the on/off switch hits. Might work, but it will be ugly. Anyone found a better solution?",0
"Openings is to large for small bluetooth.

I lost my bluetooth twice from that case. Openings is to large for small bluetooth.",0
"great product

great product - small and protective. I use it to carry my Jabra, which fits perfectly!",4
"A Very Nice Case

My H700 fits perfectly in this case. I highly recommend using this case if you use a Motorolla Bluetooth headset. This is the only way to carry your bluetooth when you are not using it.",4
"Moto Bluetooth

Very great transaction, he was very understanding that the first headset was defected and gladly replaced it. I highly suggest this seller.",3
"Not a good buy.

The case sets the bluetooth off with-out warning and the belt clip is not strong enough to hold on the belt.",0
"comes in handy

This product keeps me from calling people because I hit the bottom and not even know",3
"Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

Material is pretty good but I would prefer it to have a magnetic strap over the velcro.",3
"exactly what I was looking for...

It is exactly what I wanted. The picture on Amazon doesn't show the nifty clip on the back side. Occasionally it dials the phone on accident but it doesn't happen as much as it did without it!",3
"buy it, since it is useful.

I never used my blue tooth ear piece since it is inconvenient to be carried if you don't make a call...........now problem solved.........stongly recommended",4
"Great fit, nice product

I broke my last Bluetooth and wanted some protection for the new one - the Motorola 700 fits snugly inside the case, which is small enough to fit in your pocket.",4
"Promotes premature turnons

I'm not very happy with this case. When I put my headset in it and then accidentally lean against something, my headset gets turned on. The way the case was designed, it puts potential pressure right on the on/off button.",1
"Great protector for your bluetooth

This is a great accessory to protect your Motorola bluetooth headset. I use this all the time when I need to store and protect my headset. It fits perfectly in a pocket or bag Love the velco safety feature which prevents headset from falling out. Its made of very study material.",4
"Love it

I love this case because I could not keep up with my bluetooth. I just hook it on like I do my phone and go.",4
"piece of junk

Hits the buttons when its in the case!!!! on and off ,or make that call you where un aware of.",0
"Don't waste your money-even if it is only a few bucks.

I'm better off just putting my headset in my bag. The case pushes the button on the headset and turns it on, draining the battery (of both the headset and my phone). Which is exactly why I was buying the case in the first place. On top of that, the quality is very poor and the case is not very well made. Mine got returned immediately. Don't bother with this.",0
"BT carring case

This is soo convienient when not in use..protects from dust and scratches and keeps it safe. I would recommend this for safe keeping.",4
"Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth headset carrying case

This carrying case is not only clever in design, but it is also quite functional for when the headsetis deactivated. The design fits the headset perfectly and allows easy storage in a pocket or handbag.",4
"Just what I Expected

This product is perfect for my HS850. I read the other comments before purchasing it about it turning the Bluetooth on & running down the battery. My bluetooth HS850 only comes on when the mic is pulled out & you have to put this in the case with the mic folded so therefore it can not turn on your bluetooth or run the battery down. I've had mine now for a month & love it & have not experience any problems. It's a perfect fit & I can put it in anything (purse, pants, etc.) & not worry about it being stratched or lost. I am so glad they made this product & would highly recommend it to anyone to owns a Bluetooth HS850 & who wants to protect such a delicate item.",4
"A must have

If you have a Motorola Bluetooth headset than you will want to have this carrying case as well. It is very light, durable and very well priced. After all, the headset is quite delicate and I can't imagine carrying it around without reliable protection.",4
"Bluetooth case

Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying CaseI like the case with one concern, the closure is not very secure. The velcro closure is so small that I'm concerned it will either not close or will come apart while on my belt. I've added some additional velcro to make it more secure.",2
"Case fits

This case is easy to use and the earpiece I also bought (TheMotorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset) fits the case with no problems. Before I just had to stuff the headset in my pocket when not in use, now I have a safe and secure case to clip on my belt and place my headset with no trouble.",4
"simply, it works

I mean, it's a case. It holds my headset well. There are no issues with it pushing the button on the side of the headset. It's strong but not heavy & the clip works on my belt.",4
"Mike in Antelope

I have been looking for a carrying case for my wife's bluetooth headset for close to a year ! The Motorola BLT-04 carrying case is the only one I have seen . No stores even offer an item like this ! So, I purchased 2 of them . One for me & one for my wife . I like it because it makes it easy to store and carry my headset . It also fits on my belt or on my wifes purse . It's not particularly attractive but gets the job done . My only complaint is that it pushes on the call button & causes my headset to light up momentarily each time you secure the strap . So far it doen't seem to affect the battery life . I think it works well for my H700 & HS850 but the H500 might have problems turning on by accident .This has been a problem for us with the H500 with out a carrying case .I have not been able to confirm this yet. So I can't say for sure.It's a good carrying case but could use a little more space away from the call button.Mike.",2
"Bluetooth holder

Convenient and easy container for bluetooth - means it isn't always getting switched on and the earpiece won't get snagged on something in the bottom of my bag. Neat thing. Thanks!",4
"don't waste your money

bought this and hated it. wasn't worth the postage to even return it. The clip to hold it on your waist or belt is terrible, doesn't stay in place. The velcro closure on the top/front is cheap and small. Not well made. I expected better from a Motorola product. This one was a total disppointment.",0
"met expectations

It was as advertised. Not sure there really is a good way to carry these little things'",2
"Better than the last one I had

I had one of these before, without the top strap, and when the elastic got stretched out my bluetooth kept falling out. The strap really helps keep my bluetooth in place!",3
"motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth carrying case.

I really do like the case for my Bluetooth. It fits my bluetooth like a glove and helps keep it really nice and safe also from misplacing my bluetooth if I remember to put it in the case. I keep it in my car or my front pocket in my purse. I need to have it close for on Post you will get a ticket if you do not have a hands free communication.",3
"Great Case!

If you are like me and lose things in the deep dark part of your purse or bag, this is a must. It also has a clip on the back so you can clip it to your visor in the car or to a pocket in your purse. Nice Touch!",4
"Practically Useless

Comment: I am disappointed with this case.Purchase Reason: I was looking for headset protection and prevention from scratch or marks. Was also looking for prevention of accidental calls (buttons protection). Was looking for a carrier that fits well.Pros: Fits my headset Motorola H500. Allows headset to be clipped onto a belt.Con: Call button on headset fits right onto the seam area where it protrudes so when in my pocket it makes random calls to the last person I spoke with. (really annoying). Like reviews said Velcro area is not large enough for proper closure. I don't think this case gives any protection, bluetooth can still be crushed with this as well as scratched. Price was not really cheap either. *I do not recommend this case for anyone unless you are ONLY expecting a bluetooth carrier for your belt*",0
"Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

I like the idea of protecting my new BT and the price was right. The strap connects to a tiny velcro dot that stopped working after the second day.",0
"great bluetooth holder

this little holder is great for your bluetooth. especially for the women out there who keep there bluetooth's in their purse when not in use. if your someone like me who is particular about how their items look. well this holder keeps it protect from scratchs and unnecessary phone calls. so i recommend to all.",4
"Fantastic, Just Don't Wear It

This is a handy-looking little product that I was looking forward to receiving, and the price is unbeatable. It arrived on time, packaged fine, and I was happy to see that it was manufactured in a solid and reliable fashion.The problem occurred when I clipped it on my belt and wore it to the supermarket. Within a span of 5 minutes it popped off my belt three times. If you rub against something, your jacket catches on it momentarily when you're removing the outergarment, or you run your fingers along your beltline, it simply pops off.When I looked at the clip, it appeared strong and up for the job. But once its clipped to your belt/pantline, it suddenly loses its will to fight if its disturbed in the slightest.I upgraded from 2 stars to 3, because the holster can still be used with great success on the sun visor of the car. I use my bluetooth primarily when driving, so having it readily available on the sun visor is extremely convenient. It's a perfect solution that transforms a fickle product into a solid performer.Just don't wear it...",2
"functional but REALLY chincy

Holds the headset, but the strap is really flimsy and too long, and the whole thing is cheaply and badly made.",0
"Bulky but does the trick

This carrying case is bulkier than I expected whith the headset in it, but it protects the headset while keeping it where I can get my hands on it when I need it. The case is designed so that it does not press any buttons on the headset.",3
"Headset pouch

I purchased this pouch because I lost two other headsets I had. the pouch arrived when they said it would. Very happy with the service I received. I would buy from them again.",4
"Great little carring case

I've owned one now for over a year, and I just bought one for a friend who also has a Motorola HS 850 bluetooth headset. I think it's just great. It keeps my headset safe in my bag.",4
"very convenient

if it's not on my ear it's in this case or on the charger. sometimes it slips out, but i just have to check it from time to time. keeps the shiny coating on my motorola earpiece scratch free from not being bumped by things in my pockets.",3
"Blue Tooth Carrying case

The case is not what is in the picture. There is no safety strap to hold the ear piece in place. Essentially, it has become an ear piece cover, instead of a functional carrying case. It wasn't very expensive, but it isn't very functional either.",2
"rediculous!!

This inside of the case engages the call button just about every time you slide it in. Maybe I was doing something wrong? Who knows? Very disappointing.",0
"Item not as it seems

This item was not what i expected. The item shows a security strap on the case to keep the bluetooth from falling out. Well it didn't and when i contacted the seller they told me that theres don't have that security strap. I think that is a case of false advertisement! I wouldn't recommend this case unless you want to keep loosing your bluetooth like me!",0
"Wish I had read the reviews before purchase

This is a good idea that needs tweaking.My Motorola H700 fits in - but like the other reviewers, it doesn't protect the button from being pushed.I also couldn't get it to stay in the pouch, until I slid the earpiece in first and twisted it to go through the bottom elastic and back up the outside of the case. it's the only thing to keep it from falling out.If that was the intent, instructions would have been helpful. I got such a good deal on it that it cost more to return it than it was worth.",2
"disappointed

I was disappointed with this item. I bought it b/c I lost my last bluetooth. It does have a clip, which is what I wanted. It does Not have a closure on the top so my new bluetooth kept falling out. I did get in touch with customer service and they said the new style will have a top closure...wait for the new style.",1
"Practical

Just a practical stuff. From time to time, depending of my body movement, the earphone drops, and I have a broken earphone, but I just learned to insert it right to the end, and I have no more problems.",3
"NOT THE ONE PICTURED

Although the case holds the headset neatly, it's not the case pictured in the description.The one I ordered had a strap that closed over the top to keep the headset inside. The one I received had no strap so the headset falls out from time to time. I referred a friend to this website before I received mine and she ordered two of the same cases.Hers had no strap either. She contacted Eforcity and they replied they do not sell the one with the strap (so why was it advertised?). The cost to return it was equal to the cost of the product so we kept them.",1
"Turns on Bluetooth

This item does not work well if your Bluetooth is thick and short. (I do not remember the model number of the Bluetooth.)",0
"Great item

Great item. Shipped exactly as described. Works great! I have a Blackberry 7100i and it works great. It does work with d/c but of course you need to hold the button on the phone. I had a little problem with the fit on my ear, but I seem to have gotten the hang of it. I only use it when driving or walking around so it's good for my use.",4
"is not to good

the product is not to goodi think there will be other case in the market to protect your bluetooth",2
"Works Great

I was surprised to see that a carrying case was available for the Motorola blue tooth ear piece. I lost my first ear piece becauae I didn't have a case that would hook to my belt. Very pleased, works great.",4
"BLUETOOTH HEADSET CASE

YES VERY NICE CASE EASY TO GET INTO AND IS LEATHER WITH A SNAP ON SIDE AND A STRAP THAT HOLDS THE BLUETOOTH ALSO FITS IN PURSE EASILY AND EASY TO FIND IN PURSE ALSO HAS A LOGO ON THE OUTSIDE OF CASE EASY TO HANDLE ABOUT THE SIZE OF AN APPLE VERY EASY TO HOLD AND USE",4
"Good value.

This was just what I expected. Nothing fancy, but it carries my headset just fine. For about $3 you can't beat it.",3
"Keeping my headset like new

This is a great product for my head set. I was a little disappointed that the earpience part was not fully covered.",4
"Protection case

The protective carrying case by Motorola for its Bluetooth Headsets is a must as it will keep your wireless ear piece clean and safe from the damage drops to the floor cause such delicate apparatus. I highly recommend it !",4
"Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

This carrying case is a great edition to my Motorola headset. I previously carried my headset in my shirt pocket. This was a mistake because everytime i leaned over, the headset fell out onto the ground. This case is durable, slides right onto my belt loop, and protects my headset from abrasions. I would recommend this carrying case to anyone wanting to protect their headset.",4
"Works great but no strap

I am using this with a HS850 and it fits perfectly. The case itself is very rigid and much higher quality than I had expected. I don't regularly wear this on my belt, rather, I just use it to protect the headset when I toss it in the glove box or in a coat pocket. For my needs it works excellent and I'd rate it 5 stars for my application. The case does not have the strap as shown in the picture. The headset is secured in place by groves in the case but this is not a guarantee that it will not fall out if bumped or turned upside down. If you're looking to sport this thing on your belt full-time you'd be better off getting a case that actually has a strap to secure the headset in place (like the one shown in the picture). For this reason I gave this an overall rating of 3 stars.",2
"Motorola Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

The case is just what it is supposed to be. I only wish there was a way to keep from bumping the devise on when it is in the case!",2
"Hands Free Carrying Case

I have a H721 Motorola bluetooth device. Even though I could not really find many references to this device when I searched for a carrying case, I took a chance and purchased this one. I am very happy with the purchase. The device fits inside without a struggle to get it in or get it out of the case. So far, I haven't had any problems with it accidentally turning on as referenced in other research I saw on carrying cases. The only slight downside is that the velcro strap isn't as strong as I would prefer, but it doesn't appear that the headset will slide out easily anyway.",3
"Pretty good unit

The product is VERY handy!! It clips onto almost anything and holds the earpiece VERY nicely. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it has a tendency to jump off my belt at times. The clip is not what it could be but overall, I like it rather than keeping it on my ear or shoving it someplace on my person. For the price, you can't beat it!! Hope this helps!!!",3
"Great for your BT headset

IF you can get it for less than $5 with shipping. We each got one and use it with our H700's and haven't had the issues others have mentioned. Good protection for your BT headset!",3
"Bluetooth Carrier Case

I love my Motorola Bluetooth Case. Now, I don' have to wear my Bluetooth on my ear all day long, or worry about losing it lmao. Thank you.",4
"No complaints

I used this with my bluetooth handsfree for a while and I fould this to be useful enough. No complaints. I would recommend this one.",4
"OK Product

I purchased two of this product. I kept one and gave one to my daughter. I was only moderately satisfied with mine. If you are not careful when you put it in the case, you can accidentally turn it on, which I have done. My daughter is very satisfied with hers and has not had the problem of accidental turn as I have.",2
"Too small

It's a cute little case, but it was too small for my bluetooth. It was made from top quality materials and is a good product and well worth the price.",2
"Great except...

Great except that there is no way to fasten/affix this case to your phone case or purse. It is a cute little case for a bluetooth headset. It is easy to open and close and the headset fits in snugly and you are able to recharge the headset while inside this case.",3
"it's...

the carrying case is ok. it serves as a holder for my bluetooth. however, when i put this case with the bluetooth in my purse, it continuously turns on the bluetooth and dials the last number i called!! i know of this because the person that it dialed was with me that time and it did it several times. so i guess when you use this, you have to be careful!",1
"Almost a 5 star

It only does not get the 5 stars because it tends to slip off the belt. However it is a perfect protection / carrying case for the motorola Bluetooth ear piece.",3
"does hold headset well, don't know if it's pressing the button

This carrying case does an excellent job of holding the headset, but the entire point of me getting it was to avoid having the big ""call someone"" button get pressed while the headset is loose in my pocket. I was using this at work yesterday and one of my old highschool buddies called me saying ""did you just call me?""...I don't know if it's because the headset's button got pressed despite being in the case, or if the smaller speakerphone button on my cellphone itself got pressed while the phone was loose in my pocket.",2
"Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

Headset fits in the case nice and snug. Pleased with it overall. Clip seems a little cheesy, but I haven't had it long enough to test out it's quality.",3
"Case for everything

I got this free when I bought the bluetooth, but am glad I got it. I think it's good to have so you don't lose your earpiece and it protects as well when transporting & not on your ear. If you spend a lot of $ on a bluetooth, then spend a couple more bucks & protect it.",3
"Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

This is great for storing the bluetooth headset when it's not in use. Makes it easy to store in your purse or pocket without having to worry about damaging the overly priced headset or accidentally answering any calls. It even has a convenient belt hook on the back.",3
"Good little case

I bought this case for my H700 at the same time I purchased the Bluetooth. It was on sale and so I took it. I like it. You have to put the ""Tooth"" in something or increase the risk of breakage, usually through dropping. It has a belt clip but a woman could easily place in the purse. Good purchase.",3
"BLT-04 not for H700, but it will work.

I bought this BLT-04 for my H700 bluetooth headset just to see if I couldn't get it working or not. Although I get the same results as all the other reviewers. I got it to work for me.As I use my H700 for the car, I have the BLT-04 clipped to my visor. I stretched the elastic out a little bit so it wouldn't squeeze the headset as much. That seemed to work. Also, if you don't pull the strap too tight, it won't hold in the call button.After all that, it works well for that I need it for. I don't really need the strap since I just have it sitting in the case.",4
"Case TOO snug

The case is nice looking, but the implementation is poor. It's too tight for the H700 (which is one of the Motorola headsets it's supposed to work with). I cannot insert the headset into this case without pushing the call button.",0
"Looks good but...

...it tends to be too tight on the on/off button, which causes inadvertent turn-ons and offs.",2
"Great headset

I love this headset. You can flip the boom microphone out to turn it on. My only complaint is that unique rings are not transmitted, rather the headset beeps at you to notify that you have a call. I use this all the time with my razr's navigation system in my car and it is fabulous.Just FYI-The case often hits the side button and causes the battery to drain.",4
"Very convenient

I love the way this case protects as well as keeps my bluetooth headset in place.",3
"Headset case is poorly designed

Case is not useable. The side presses against the function button and turns the phone on. Couldn't adjust so it went to the trash.",0
"The best lil gadget

When having a Bluetooth Headset, what do you do with it when not in use? A handy dandy carrying case... Ohh Man!!! no more scratches, where the heck is my headset? OOPS! I dropped it over there... DAMN! I lost it again? I have it on my belt next to the cell phone carrying case... You got to get one... I am convinced that best thing since ""Low carb beer""... Go ahead get one is it is worth its price in GOLD...",4
"Great Addition

I have enjoyed using the carrying case for my bluetooth. Since it has a clip, I can attach it to my purse when not in use.",4
"Works well

Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying CaseThis carrying case is compact and protects my headset from damage.",4
"Nice little case

Works great with the H500 and not so well with others. Keep in mind which one you have before buying it. You can keep it on your belt or even just in your card attached to anything thin enough to hold it.",4
"Convenient and Lightweight!

I bought this case for my HS-850 and it snugly fits in without a hitch! I have never had a problem with it becoming unhitched or falling out. The belt clip is perfect for the quick grab to get on your ear! I would recommend this product to anyone with a compatible bluetooth headset!",4
"Headset case

Excellent deal, Great price, fast shipping, feel confident that my shiny gold bluetooth headset is protected",4
"BLT-04 Motorola Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

I've found the Motorola Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case to be very handy and of good quality. I carry my headset in my purse, and the velcro strap holds the set securely in place. While in the case, I have no trouble finding it in a large purse nor am I worried about it being damaged.Robin",4
"Bluetooth carrying case

I no longer loose or damage my headset. Fits nicely on your belt buckle. A great product !!!!!!!!!!",4
"If you are putting a Motorola Bluetooth headset in this case, beware!

Bought mine from Eforcity via Amazon. Thought I would be happy because:A. Made by Motorola, and I was using it for a Motorola headset - what could be better?B. It looked kind of like something Batman would wear on his utility belt - so wouldn't I be the cool dude!When I ordered it, the photo showed it having a velcro strap across the top that retains the headset in the case.The case I ended up with is like the photo here and does not have a retaining strap.My Motorola H-850 headset will not stay in the case, which pretty much defeats the purpose of having a case for it in the first place.It was like pulling teeth to arrange for a refund, so my advice is:1. Don't buy form Eforcity2. No matter who you buy from, make sure you are getting the case that works.P.S. I had to give this turkey a star in order to post this review. Given the choice, I would not give it any positive rating at all.",0
"Works For Me

Good luck finding these offline... Maybe I'll start selling them myself.I ordered one a while back, when the price was still arnound $10.00 or so. The only flaw is that it comes with a thin flimsy velcro strap that will eventually wear out if you are active in life at all while wearing it on your hip.So, I gave $5.00 to a guy that works with leather to add a wider strap with a snap and it's just... Beautiful!So, when my lovely wife lost hers (Along with the Bluetooth Earpiece she kept in it), I came back to Amazon, saw that the price had dropped waaaay down and I got 5 of em. One for the wife, one for my dad, 3 more for whenever/whatever I might need em'.Trust me, this is ultimately worth having. While I know second-hand that you can lose the case, you're more likely to lose or even damage the bluetooth earpiece without a case... And the few bluetooth cases that you actually can find in the stores are just freakin' ugly as crap anyway.",3
"Totally useless for Motorola H700!!!

I only chose 1 star because there is no zero star rating. The H700 headset fits nicely in this holder. Unfortunately, the holster squeezes the activation button on the headset so it is constantly in pairing mode and draining battery power. It is very dissappointing that Motorola did not design this to work with their own headsets. :(",0
"Terrible case for the HS700

I have the HS700 and this case (because it isn't rigid) constantly presses the button, putting the headset into discovery mode. This should have been an aluminum hard case with room to keep that from happening. You could also call that a design flaw in the headset, but either way you should get the combination of this case with that headset!",0
"It seemed like a good idea at the time

I bought the BLT-04 case to use with the Motorola H700 headset. It fits the headset very nicely, but.. But, the design of the case does not prevent the multifunction button from being pushed if the case is at all squeezed, even though there is a recess in the case cover you'd think would prevent that. The result is that I'd often find the pairing light on and the battery close to drained.If you are going to clip the case on a shirt pocket, it might be ok, though even the tension of the elastic of the case is enough to push the headset button. If the case will be put inside a briefcase or purse, then you should probably reconsider.",1
"Consider an alternative

Given all the complaints about this case's design and how it inadvertently presses buttons, consider the Motorola Leather Bluetooth Headset Carry Holster instead. SYN1572A. List $14.99. (Found at the hellomoto website.)It's designed to lash around the headset's ear hook and leaves the rest of the headset dangling underneath the leather clip/loop - no pressure points on any of the buttons.Blurb:Simple modular design offers several options for easy access to Bluetooth headsets. The ability to wear on a belt, pocket, purse, arm, and neck accommodates many lifestyles.* Compact unique design* Magnetic closure allows easy access and secure retention of headset* Modular clip attaches to belt, purse, shirt pocket, armband, lanyard* Works with most Bluetooth headsets",1
"Does NOT work with Motorola H700!!!

This headset case was not designed for the Motorloa H700.It is so tight that it keeps pushing the redial button. My friend called me and said to stop calling him or at least talk when he answered the phone. I didn't know what he was talking about. Then I figured out what was happening. It was redialing the last call because the case is so tight. The strap is really silly as well. Motorola needs to do some product testing before releasing something that doesn't work. I wish I had read more of the reviews so I wouldn't have wasted my time.",0
"Dissapointing with H700

Like other reviewers, I had problems using this case with the H700. It alternately put it into pairing mode, or worse, cause the H700 to redial the last number called. During one morning commute, I made 23 calls to my wife and filled her voicemail up with sounds from my radio. Imagine if I had been with my mistress!",0
"Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

This case is great as it protects the Bluetooth as well as prevents it being turned on accidentally.",4
"I Agree With the Others - A TOTAL Waste of Money!

This case is a waste of money if you are buying it for use with the H700. The description for this item calls out the H700 as one of the compatible headsets, but that is so far from the truth. Yes, the headset fits into the case, but as all of us that were tricked into buying this and wasting our money have discovered, it turns out to be totally useless, as it keeps the headset button pressed in, placing the headset into ""discover"" mode. I threw this on my shelf and forgot about it until I was asked to write this review. Bad move, Motorola! I also would rate it ZERO (or even Negative) if the system would allow it. Don't you be tricked into wasting your hard earned $$$ ! ! ! ! !Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case",0
"Great case, keeps bluetooth accessible

I have the HS850 and this case is perfect. Since my bluetooth device folds, there is no issue with the button being pressed. In fact, it never presses on the button.",3
"Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

I was wishing that I had a carrying case for my bluetooth, so when your advertisement came showing that there was such a thing, I just had to buy it. I love it, it protects my bluetooth and makes it handy to secure in my purse when I'm not using it. Thank you.",4
"Nifty little Carrying Case

These are great little cases. They are sturdy and the headset fits into them perfectly. They provide great headset protection. Has a sturdy clip that is part of the case which can be cliped onto your car visor; your purse or belt. Keeps the headset from being lost. You'll be glad you purchased one.",4
"Conveniency for Bluetooth

A perfect Bluetooth companion for my cellphone. I don't wear my bluetooth device while at the office so I needed a convenient place to hold/store it until I hit the road; this carrying pouch is perfect. I wear it right next to my cellphone and can access my Bluetooth and pop it on without breaking stride. The designed Bluetooth device holds the device securely, even if the strap isn't securely fastened.",4
"A Must Have

I absolutely love this carrying case. However, I wished I would have known about a carrying case before my bluetooth became damaged from being in my purse and not in a case. They should sell this product at the cell phone store. Now that I have it my headset is perfect. I bought a few for my other friends. Good price, it's worth the money!!! Less damage to your bluetooth especially if you are one who constantly takes it in and out of purse/pocket.",4
"LOST NO MORE!

This little carrying case is awesome. I no longer lose my bluetooth headset and I feel more comfortable carrying it in my purse as it's not as easily damaged.",4
"A Great Product

This product is great. I received it very fast, it was brand new and works great. I purcahsed 2 and I am going to purchasing a few more as my family loves them.",4
"Motorola BLT-04 Bluetooth Headset Carrying Case

I liked the case because it's small & lightweight and the bluetooth fits snug & secure and the price was right (inexpensive). The service was fast, I received the case within a few days of ordering. Will definitely order from this company again.",4
"very good

For your blue tooth it fits and protects we use it a lot im glad i got it",4
"A must if you own a bluetooth

Great to keep your bluetooth in so you do not break it when not in use",4
"This is the cutest little case.

You can either clip it on your belt or just keep your Bluetooth in it to protect it while it's in your purse. A good purchase.",4
"motorola blt-04 bluetooth headset carrying case

i do think this bluetooth case is greatest thing they came out with it hand and u can clip on ur belt go anywhere with it i do think also amazon is great place for sell this product on here cause it hard find bluetooth case now days",4
"Very Speedy

This little thing is great. It charges my phone in just a short time. I no longer have to let my phone charge overnight, I can pop it in the charger when I get home for the day and will be all charged up before I go out. My only concern is that charging the battery so quickly might decrease the overall life/performance of the battery. I havent been able to find out anything about this, so I assume that its fine.",3
"Not bad

Pretty easy to setup and not as bulky as other kits that has a cradle for your phone. Bad part is that since there is no cradle, you really don't have any secure place to put your phone in. The main unit has a speaker and a cigarette lighter attachment. Then you have the microphone (which can be attached to the sun visor or yourself) and a connector to your phone. The microphone is sensitive enough and the unit has a mute so the caller can't hear you and a private button so no one else in the car can hear the caller. Lastly, the unit has a fast charger. Overall, pretty decent product for the price...",3
"Best Hands-Free Kit I've Seen

My Wife drives a practically new Chevy Blazer and I drive a 19-year old GMC Jimmy. We bought two of these units and they work extremely well with both vehicles. The microphone has a long enough cable to permit a neat installation in each case and the performance (speaking and listening) is quite satisfactory. I can't imagine why the user in Utica, NY, had so much trouble.",4
"portable hands free set

This product is very safe and practical to use on the road and this schould be used by every one. This is also very well priced.Not only is it hands free but also it has a battery charger that hooks up to the cigarette liter. This produt is very usefull and i have one of these myself. I also feel the ease of driving in my car and talking on my cell phone it fells like your not even taking on a cell phone.",4
"Great kit for the money

I travel frequently on business and take this kit with me, to use in all my various rental cars. It is truly universal and makes my travel a lot safer. The sound quality coming out of the adaptor is quite good, but the quality of the microphone (my voice on the other end) seems to be best when the microphone is as close to me as possible. With this in mind, I usually clip it to my seatbelt across my chest or my clothing for the best sound quality. Great product for road warriors or if you want a kit that is not permanently installed in your vehicle.",4
"Hands Free Adapter Cumbersome

Although the adapter works well after I modified it, it would be a lot better if the speaker was not part of the cigarette plug-in. It sticks out so far that it interferes with other car functions. The speaker should be separated so it can be mounted away from where the cigarette lighter is. In one of my vehicles, it sticks out where it is regularily kicked by someone in the passenger seat, and in my other car it sticks out so that I can not use the beverage holder. In my third vehicle, it interferes with my shift lever. I had to buy a cigarette lighter extension cord so I could lay the unit in my center console. Other manufacturers have designed much better adapters for their phones. If I had know this was what Qualcom (Kyocera)had, I would never have bought their phone. I live in NYS and hands free operation is required by law.",0
"Sleek, compact, but a little irritating...

This is my first bluetooth headset, and I bought it because of price and design. Both are still good reasons, but the piece that fits in your ear (like headphones) can slip out sometimes, especially if I'm wearing sunglasses. I've experienced fantastic sound quality, and it's charge held much longer than I expected. I've never had anyone ask if I was on a headset, which tells me that it has a great microphone too. Overall, I am very satisfied with this headset, especially that it matches my white phone!",2
"Nokia is irresponsible when it comes to spare parts

There's one perfectly good reason not to buy this product -- Nokia irresponsibly refuses to carry spare parts. If you lose the rubber earbud, you can just throw the entire product into the garbage, because they don't carry spares, and no one makes them. DON'T BOTHER WITH THIS PRODUCT or any other Nokia product that is as poorly designed as this one.",0
"Nokia BH-300 Bluetooth Headset

the good: very light, very easy to use.the bad: no volume control, low volume (even on max volume setting)the ugly: white??? why can't in come with black or at least some dark color...",3
"Easy to use

I ordered this item because of the looks and because it was hard for me to find a Bluetooth that was compatible with my new cell phone. When it came, I found that it was easy to use and quite comfortable. After talking with some friends and family, they said that the sound quality was great and didn't realize that I was using a Bluetooth Headset. I would recommend this to anyone who was looking for something that was easy to operate. There is one downfall, the charge goes out faster than I had expected. If you are going on a trip be sure to bring your charger along, which is what I forgot. But then come to find out, it uses the same charger as my Nokia cell phone, which is a plus.",2
"Standing Ovation

Using this Desktop Charger Stand eliminates the need to plug the charger wire directly into the phone. Instead, the charger connector attaches to the back of this device and the phone drops into the slot to charge. Makes the process more convenient and solved the problem of searching for the charger wire that use to fall behind the night stand! This product is designed to work with the standard 4 hour charger adapter that came with the QCP2035 phone or the optional 2 hour travel charger.",4
"Not as advertised

This is not a charger. This is an adaptor that you plug a charger into. If you buy this, you will also have to use your Kyocera charger (or buy one if you don't have one).",0
"Voila! Convenient -- it does its job

This charger fits the 2035 very nicely. It's a welcome solution to a simple problem: How to find that blasted electrical cord. Just drop the phone into the charger -- what could be more simple?Now if only someone would invent wireless electricity and abolish cords once and for all...",4
"Solid craftmanship

The other review wasn't reviewing what he bought. The piece of plastic is excellent craftmanship, and mine DID come with a keypad.",4
"Check out the wording

I did not receive a keypad rendering this faceplate useless. I have a 2035a, they sent a 2035 faceplate which is compatible if you have the keypad.",1
"Product review is wrong

The faceplate came to me without any instructions or keypad as advertised in the product description. It would not fit the present keypad that is on my Kyocera 2035. I suggest you look closely at the photo to be certain it exactly matches your existing touch key pad before you order.",0
"Does NOT need the Connectivity Toolkit

This cable is a great alternative to the $100+ Connectivity Toolkit. It is the same cable included in the kit but does not include the software. This is excellent for connecting to Palm devices and other handhelds (the Connectivity Kit software wouldn't work on them anyway) or to desktop or laptop computers if you don't care about the rather sorry image compression provided by the Connectivity Toolkit. The toolkit is NOT required to use this cable OR your Sprint PCS handset as a modem- in Windows just create a "Generic modem" on that serial port, set it at 19.2kbps, and you're done. Well worth the $100 savings.",3
"This case stinks

This case stinks, it does not lock properly, and after a week, I lost my brand new $300 dollar 8525. Now I have to buy another phone thanks to this piece of garbage case. Do not buy this case unless you want to lose your phone too.",0
"Good and Bad

I have a black version of this case.Good points:East access to all buttonsBelt clip is excellentOnly metal case I have found that also includes a window for the screen.Foam interior helped phone survive a fall from my belt to a concrete floor.Bad points:Very easy to pop the case open by rubbing something against it.If you want to make this thing work, you really need to bend the top side (window side)'s latch in so that it is a VERY solid connection. If not for this one glaring issue, this would be a 5 rating.",2
"Charge Ahead!

It is simple and it works just like it is supposed to. Why by an off-brand that probably won't work and last as well as this? Everything is well thought out, from the well-placed LED status light to the sturdy coiled cord. If you need a charger for your Kyocera phone then put this in your cart and get back to life!",4
"No Quality Product

Mine lasted about 4 months. Not too bad given the price. So I guess I will buy a few more.",2
"Excellent Quality and Price

I couldn't believe I could get this type of quality for $5!",4
"Useless.

Bought this product to try and recharge my cell phone after forgetting my charger at home. Bottom line: Cell phone still dead and I'm out twenty bucks.Mind you, it looks like it's working. The lights flash and the cell phone gets warm, but even hours later the cell phone is still dead. I just hope the useless piece of junk hasn't burned out my battery. (And yes, I did put the batteries in the right way around.)",0
"Piece of junk

I bought this in an emergency and I was excited because it was on clearance for $4.50, now I know why. I followed instructions and it just did not work. I was very annoyed as I needed a charged phone! Well later that day I went home and tried different batteries. Still Nothing. It wasn't the batteries that were included because I put them in something else and they worked fine. Although it was annoying I guess I can't be that upset since I got the lithium batteries out of it for pretty cheap, just don't try this charger.",0
"Not a good idea...

1. Batteries make poor contact with the charger unit and require a lot of 'juggling' to get them in position.2. Unit is flimsy and does not stand up to daily use.3. Whatever voltage it puts out, who knows - it fried my Garmin 360 (which charges through a mini-USB connector) within seconds.Caveat emptor...",0
"Meant only to sell expensive Li battery

Greed. Greed. Greed.It is not the contact problem but the voltage issue. The charger is designed not to take NiMH voltage which is 1.2V to 1.35V. And intentionally make not to start. It shall works with expensive primary cell, best with lithium, off course.At least the printer company subsidizes the printer to sell you cartridges, energizer hack you on every front.",0
"No tip for existing unit

The problem with this is that I have an existing unit; where I could buy just the tip, for my older phone, but they don't make just the tip; the ones that they recommend, at the website suggested fit a newer plug in unit. Kinda defeats the purpose of having this be batter powered, doesn't it.",0
"cell phone charger

cell phone charger was new in package as indicated. Was NOT for the same cell phone models as shown on Energizer website. Buyer beware",3
"Energiser Cell Phone charger Letdown

I purchased several chargers for members of my family as Xmas Gifts. I thought it was really neat and would also be great in emergencies. Well, they hardly fit any phone in the family. Only one out of 5 worked and that is because only one phone had a USB port. Big Letdown .",1
"Works in a crunch

I picked up one of these Energizer Chargers in the middle of a business trip. I left my USB Cable for my Blackberry at home, and it was about to die mid-trip. I couldn't find an actual plug-in charger, so I decided to try this. I plugged it in to my Blackberry, and it fully charged the device in less than 2 hours. I'm not sure of the exact time because I wasn't watching, but when I checked on it after two hours, it was already charged. I didn't remove the batteries from the pack, and when I went to recharge again a few days later with the same batteries in the charger, it worked just fine.I certainly don't plan on using this regularly, but I will definitely keep this in my suitcase going forward for those times that I forget to throw in the actual charger. AA batteries are much easier to find than chargers, so it's a very handy device and small enough that it won't take up any noticeable room in my bag.I see some things in other reviews that I'd like to comment on. First of all, as for the comment about not fitting most phones, well, most phone chargers only fit one brand or model of phone. It's important to know what kind of device the user is using before buying any charger.I also see someone else had trouble changing the batteries. I haven't had that problem at all. There are spots that need to be squeezed at the end of the charger, and then the end pulls off. It's actually quite simple. I also did not have any problem with the batteries draining when left in the device.",4
"Great little device

I have two of these chargers and have bought a few others for colleagues and we've all been rather impressed with them. They're reasonably well-built and work. I didn't have any of the quality control issues that one reviewer had with the battery terminals. I normally use Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable AA batteries with mine and haven't had a problem with connections. I use it to charge my PDA, personal Motorola Razr phone, and corporate Blackberry. (Thank you God for whoever decided to finally standardize some devices with the mini-USB connector!) It does seem to take about 1-2 hrs to charge up the devices, which is as long as it normally takes when they're connected to their native chargers.These units ARE picky about battery voltages. If the AA batteries are partially discharged, it might not see them. In terms of battery usage, using regular rechargables, you can expect to get one full charge on your phone from the batteries because of the high voltage requirement of the charger to start up. There'll still be juice left in the AA's, but good luck getting the little chip inside these chargers to wake up.What would I like to change? 1) The very high low-voltage cutoff. Chances are you're using these in an emergency situation when power isn't available or nearby. These are the times when you want EVERY last ounce of power, even if it's only 5 minutes worth of charging time. 2) The charging tips are detatchable and are too easy to lose and a longer cord would be appreciated, especially when trying to talk on the phone and charge. 3) A different battery door design. The current design is solid, but can be a bit challenging to replace the door after changing batteries.Overall, a little gadget no road warrior should be without. Its shortcomings are minor compared to the functionality it provides.",4
"Not just for cell phones

Most people by this for their cell phones. I bought it for my Garmin Edge GPS and it works great! The GPS uses a USB charging port so it was a direct fit and charge.One reviewer mentioned it didn't take rechargeable batteries. I put Energizer rechargeables in and they fit and worked fine. No modifications needed.The changes I'd recommend: 1) do something about the short and easily loseable adapter cables, 2) change the location of the battery diagrams from inside the case to outside, they're hard to read on the inside.",4
"love it

Now I don't have to worry so much that my phone will die when I need it most. I carry this thing in my purse so just in case I turn on my phone and battery is low I can charge it anywhere. It does take long to charge fully and maybe the charge does not hold as long but its not supposed to be an everyday charger.I bought this instead of a car charger because I am not always in the car long enough to get a good charge.They have different types for different phones and you can try your phone out before you buy. So, if someone buys the wrong one its their fault and its not fair to rate this product low for something thats one's own fault.So, unless I find out this thing is going to kill my phone somehow I will keep my 5 star rating.",4
"Good insurance

I bought two of these and keep them in the glove boxes of both cars. In the event of a car accident or other emergency, I can use them to charge the cell phones if they've run out of power.The included lithium battery has a ten year shelf life, so it will be ready when you need it. I consider it good, cheap insurance.",4
"Works Great on my Blackberry

This thing works great!! I use Rayovac Hybrid Rechargeable batteries and have never had a problem. I went camping and took the Energizer recharger because if I write a lot of emails my Blackberry doesn't last over a day and a half. When the battery died, I plugged this in and got a FULL charge. I even had enough power left over to give it half a charge a couple days later. It says not to leave the batteries in when you are not charging and if you unplug it from the phone to take the batteries out for at least 10 minutes before plugging it back in. I don't know why but I follow these instructions and this is the most handy thing for extending my cell phone life. I keep it in my bag at school and plug it in if the battery is dying and I am in the middle of a conversation. n I would recommend this to everyone.",4
"Does just what it's supposed to do

I bought one of these at O'Hare, when my cell phone gave me a low battery warning as I was waiting for my plane. No time to plug it in, and I didn't have a car charger cable that I could use in the airplane. So, I grabbed one of these just before I boarded the plane. I used it to make one last phone call, than threw the whole thing in my briefcase. My phone was fully charged an hour or so later. I keep it around now as a backup, in case I get a low battery warning at a time when I can't charge.",4
"Wouldn't work with my rechargeable AA's

I bought this with the intention of using it with my vast supply of rechargeable AA's, however to my surprise I discovered that it would only work with non-rechargeable batteries. In fact it wouldn't even work with brand new Duracell Alkaline AA's. Apparently it will only work with Energizers, though I'm not sure how that's technically possible. As often as I would expect to use this to recharge my Evo Shift when I'm out an about, I would be buying and throwing away an awful lot of non rechargeable batteries, which isn't very cost effective and isn't great for the environment. It works pretty well with the supplied Energizers that come with it, and it does have both Micro and Mini USB connectors, but because of the limitations it only rates 3 stars from me.",2
"Great for emergencies

This is an upgrade of an earlier single battery unit. When my cell phone goes low and I am without my charger, as when my car breaks down and is towed to repair shop and I am in a rental car, it is great to have the capacity to quickly add charge to the phone. Toss one in the glove box for that, 'Just in case' moment. The dual battery unit charged my Smart Phone to about 50% (from dead) in 15 minutes.",3
"Does everything it is supposed to.

I have used these chargers on a couple of phones I have had now, and they are awesome. I bought 2, and i am glad I did. I bring them camping, to friends houses, and anywhere I think my phone might die on me. I just plug it in, and you can still use the phone while it is charging. This small charger can run your phone for a long time on just two batteries. It is suprising. These chargers are very durable, and you can get replacement tips if you lose them. You can also get tips for different phones/ portable electronics.",4
"Great mobile charger

I have been looking for a small portable charger with a flexible USB attachment and was so glad when I spotted this on line. I commute on a bus for 40 minutes and wanted something that would not be intrusive. This charger is great and works well. I occasionally connect my iPad to my phone when I am unable to get a wifi connection and this gadget keeps my phone juiced when low. I would definitely recommend this for all those who are on the go and won't always be able to find an electrical outlet!",4
"Great Product!

A battery operated cell phone charger? What a great idea. Not only a great idea, but a great product. Energizer has done an AWESOME job. I couldn't be happier with this charger. My cell phone battery drains quickly when I'm listening to music on the subway/train commuting. Enegizer's battery operated charger is a GREAT way to charge your phone when on the go and not by an outlet. Just pop the battery in and pick the adapter that fits your phone. (It comes with a variety of adapters.) The adapter for my Blackberry Curve fit PERECTLY. Plug in the adapter to your phone and INSTANT charging. BUY ONE OF THESE!!! Everybody needs one!!!One Happy Customer!",4
"Handy cell phone recharger

My HTC EVO runs low in about 5 hours so long trips are dangerous, but this little AA mini USB recharger puts my EVO back on line while I can use it.",3
"Works as expected

This product works great, my phone died on a camping trip, and I had bought 2 of these. They charged it so I could talk on the phone and text on the way back. I use the Eneloop rechargeable batteries so I can recharge them after I use them.The other reviewer does not understand that his cell phone battery can store more energy than 2AA batteries. These chargers will add a couple hours of talk time but not fully charge your phone. If you need to fully charge your phone I would suggest a normal charger because these would take too many batteries for normal use.I love these chargers, and will always keep one in my car. They have saved me more than once.",4
"Poorly made, fails when it counts.

Bought one on a business trip, working a trade show with no power to the booth, only to to discover this device doesn't work.Batteries do not make proper contact so it doesn't charge your phone. Other reviewers had the same experience, shame on Energizer for selling such a crap product.",0
"Why did they make this product?

Worst item I've ever purchased. Brand new batteries wont' even fully charge my phone once. Don't buy it. The regular stores have stopped carrying it because it keeps getting returned because it doesn't work worth a darn.",0
"Works but has major flaws

While this product does charge our BB 8703e it does so in a flaky way. You need to insert/remove the plug several times before the unit will start charging.Also, it would seem that if you leave the batteries in the unit while not charging they get drained over time.All in all a good idea that was not executed correctly.",1
"needs to allow for buying tips only, if have an existing model.

Since all of these chargers are the same, there should be an option to buy the tips only. I was able to from somewhere, for my old T730; which I'm still using. I can't upgrade to a new phone, that would use these because I'd have to buy an entire another unit, not just the tips-Why? It's a scam, to make you re buy things you don't need. I've written energizer about it.",0
"Tried 4 of these, none worked.

My boyfriend and I both have the same phone (HTC Pro 2). So I ordered two of these chargers. When I received them, neither one would turn on (that little blue light) when I inserted batteries and covered, much less charge our phones. Tried inserting batties all kinds of ways, and tested them (fully charged), and nothing. Sent back and got a refund from energizer.Thinking it might have been a defective batch, I ordered two more from another vendor. Same thing. In process of getting refund now. I asked energizer if instead of cash they could send me some that WORK. Nope. They've discontinuted the product.",0
"Can't use rechargables. Annoying Light, Expensive batteries

I wanted to use rechargeables (good performance and inexpensive) and keep this in my briefcase as a backup charger.That was the theory. if you use anything other than lithium (very expensive) or alkaline (Poor performance) the positive contact will not touch. (I tried 6 different brands of rechargeables)I ended up taking it apart (disassembly is fairly easy) to put a solder blob on the positive terminal. Now it makes contact with my NiMH batteries but the battery cover on this thing is really flimsy. Add to that the blinking blue light - certainly gets your attention but it ends up being VERY annoying. I tried to charge my Moto Q in my car (while using a BT headset) and I had to cover the charger with my coat.I ended up buying a noname made in China charger for less than half the price, it has a screw on battery cover and a red LED rather than these super bright blinking blue ones. And of course, it accepted rechargables with no modifications.Basically there are better designed products out there for a lot less.",0
"Energizer Energi to Go Instant Cell Phone Charger

My husband had to go to another state for 3 days for a family emergency and we were down to one cell phone charger. I told him to take it with him since my phone was fully charged and I don't talk on the phone much. That same day my phone was down to one bar (of course!)...not good since we dont have a landline and I have 3 little ones. I started to imagine all of the worst case situations all evening. The following morning I put the kids on the bus and drove down the street to the local Rite Aid, crossing my fingers that they might have chargers. Thats when I spotted this! There is an open section on the back that allows you to connect your phone to see if it fits. Mine did,,,yay! It was $20 which I thought was a bit much but I was in a jam and would have paid more for it Im sure. I opened it when I got to the car and began to charge my phone right away. I let it sit for around a half hour when I got home and Voila! A fully charged cell phone! It does exactly what it says.",4
"Works for me

I feel for the reviewer who had his Garmin fried, but I thought I'd add a more positive review since it has worked well for me with a TyTN II smart phone (AKA the ""Tilt""). I've used it on long plane flights to get extra ""battery milage"" while I'm watching videos and listening to mp3s. So if you have a Tilt, you can be reasonably sure that one of these will work for you. If anyone finds otherwise, please post here. Also note that although the blurb says it requires Energizer E2 batteries, I just use it with regular Costco Kirkland brand AA alkalines. I haven't tried it with rechargeable AAs.",3
"Works Great

Have one - works exactly as advertised - make sure you know what tip you need (additional tips can be ordered from the Energizer web site).",4
"Review of Energizer Energi To Go Mini & Micro USB Tips Cel2musb

Purchased for my phone - This thing worked great for my last phone - T-mobile MDA. I have a G3 now, which sucks a battery like you wouldn't believe. This charges it for about 5 minutes, then just quits. I have to remove the battery from the phone to get a response from either one after that. I just don't get why it'd work for a few minutes, then quit. I haven't tried this on other stuff yet.",2
"For disaster work

Batteries are usually brought in to disaster areas for use by disaster workers and victims alike. I bought four of these to power my smartphone (HTC Inspire) which is a current hog. They work when you can't be tied to a charging source. Mine came with both the mini and micro plug. An improvement would be a usb jack in the charger instead of the 3/32 mono phone jack. I'm looking for a 3/32 extension cord so I can leave the charger in my pocket instead of dangling off the bottom of my phone (hard on the jack). Someone should build one of these with maybe six AA and a usb jack.",4
"only 10% charged with Lithium battries!!

I have the Droid Charge smartphone. This charged was plugged in when the battery died and it was only charged to 10% with BRAND NEW ENERGIZER batteries. If you need something to help you make that ONE call, this may be helpful. Otherwise, don't waste your money.",0
"Works - Kinda!

Included batteries were dead. Used 2 freshly charged Energizer rechargeable batteries and it worked. Unfortunately, you have to keep the batteries out of the charger or the batteries will drain - quickly! It is also difficult to remove/insert the batteries. It works, but only with a bit of planning and work. Isn't this supposed to be for people like me who can't remember to charge their phone?",1
"Pictures do not match actual product

The pictures show a micro USB along with a mini USB plug. The actual product has no micro USB plug, which makes it completely useless for my Samsung Galaxy or any other micro USB port using device. Terrible bait and switch, they need to change this deceiving picture.",0
"Cell Phone Charger

I needed a portable cell phone charger to take with me on job sites just in case the cell phone had a low battery problem. This product fits the bill. It is small, takes standard batteries and comes with a lot of connectors for a variety of cell phones. It is easy to use and easy to carry.",4
"LOVE IT!

This is the 4th one of these I have owned, first one from Amazon. The first one I gave away to a friend, who forgot to plug in their phone more than I do, the next two I ran through the laundry machine (don't do that). I can't live with out this thing... well... if I can live with out my phone, I might be able to live with out this, which I hear one can live with out a phone, but I am unwilling to test this. How else can you steal the batteries from the TV remote to charge your phone as you run out the door for work?!? Yeah, its just that cool!Bottom line, will everyone need one, no, just those of us that have forgotten to plug in their phone, or have been talking on our phone all day and have yet another important call to make, or can't find their charger in there suit case despite KNOWING you packed it or... you get the idea.",4
"Not Sony Ericsson OEM

The description is misleading. I thought it was manufactured by Sony Ericsson but what I got was a cheap generic brand charger for the Motorola Phone. Customer service does not understand and keeps saying ""not Sony Ericsson"" according to the description. Not recommended.",0
"Good s.q. and fast pairing.

Purchased this set for the spousal unit, but had to do my own quality testing before risking getting my outer extremities amputated by the snarling wiferbeaster from a dud.Sound quality is decent. The controls are very simple, with the main button handling voice command, answer, hang-up and redial. The volume is adjusted with a up down rocker dial.Rated a 4/5 because the sound did have a chop occasionally, but was most likely to do with limits in the bluetooth standards.",3
"It works

This headset works fine. I've heard from several people that while talking on the headset in the car and driving faster than 50 mph that there is a lot of background noise. In otherwords, it's hard to use it on the freeway, which is unfortunate.",2
"Best bluetooth I've owned

I have used this bluetooth for a couple of months now and it is my favorite. It has easy switching from ear to ear unlike my Motorola bluetooths. It also bonds with your previously bonded devices automatically. The battery life is incredible. I go about a week between charges, and I'm an average talker. The blue blinking light is a bit annoying and can keep me awake so I find I have to cover it up when I go to bed. The sound quality is excellent on both ends. Volume control can be a bit tricky. Depending on what ear you are wearing it on you may have to move the dial up or down. I don't care too much for the glasses attachment, but I believe I could get used to it if I didn't want to wear it on the ear. It's not quite as ""pink"" in real life. I think a man could wear this with no problem.",4
"Great Product!!!

Excellent battery life, good volume and reception. I wish there was an eargel to make it fit inside my ear.",4
"FANTASTIC Bluetooth

I am really enjoying this bluetooth. I chose the scala 500 because of the glasses attachment. It is loud and clear and works great!",4
"decent headset

This is the first Bluetooth headset I've ever owned- its okay. Its cute and lightweight and comfortable. The sound is not as good as I had hoped for but not terrible either. I bought it for $32.99 and am not happy to see that right after I got it, the price went down $6. That's a bummer.",3
"Had some dings

I really thought the phone was brand new. It had some dings on the side and looked a little worn. Disappointing.",1
"It does not work

I got this product but it does not work totally. I was so disappointed. I hope there should be better item for me and other persons",0
"Don't get it, not worth it....

This silicone skin is very thin, slides on easy...however, it smells awful, rancid/burning nasty chemical smell and I wondered what toxic dump it came from (made in China - so sorry for what American consumerism is doing to China). The stink was enough for me to immediately remove it, bag it and forget it!Also, the skin does not fit the K1m (KRZR) unless you cut off a ""strap"" that appears to help hold it on the phone (covers the camera/menu/clr buttons - pretty important buttons to have visible)...save your $10 ($6 plus shiping) and get something else...",0
"cover

pretty nice product except for one thing. the player buttons on the front of the phone are covered by rubber even thought the picture looks like there are holes. so you have to cut out holes in the case if you want to use the media player. other than that it's a really nice cover.",3
"Strongly advise against

I bought a V265 in November. My second one just died (a short of some sort...either way it won't turn on). I went by Verizon to buy a new phone. They said they could replace it, or I could buy a new phone at full retail cost. Now...why would I have it replaced again? I got 11 hours of battery life, 13-14 at the most. The charging mechanism does not stay in the phone (most of the time you have to set it at an angle and oh-so-gently put the phone down). And it continues to break in the same fashion (first, shutting off at random times; then unable to turn on). I only got the Motorola because my old StarTac lasted for years. I will no longer purchase Motorola phones, and I'd rather not deal with Verizon's policy to continue to replace the phone (that continually breaks) instead of allowing you to purchase a different model, make, or brand at a price that isn't outlandish.",0
"Has had to be replaced three times

I love the speakerphone...but the voice dialing never understands anyone who has tried to dial with it. The phone's battery always dies early, and it has had to be replaced three times for various things - mainly it will not close all the way and makes the battery die.",1
"Continual problems charging

As many have experienced, the Motorola V series of phones continues to have issues making a connection to the charger, either in the car or at home. The connection port on the phone is very flimsy and tempermental. I always had a problems connection to the charger with my previous Motorola phone, and when it finally could no longer connect to the charger (only days after the warranty had run out of course!) I was told the problems with the Motorola phones had been resolved. Needless to say, this was well..bu...innacurate, shall I say?I will never ever buy a Motorola phone again. The present one I have, a second replacement and only 2 months old, is again exhibiting this problem. And to make it worse, because it constantly fluctuates in the car between being connected and not, not only does it make it hard to speak, but it sometimes ""freezes"" the phone and disconnects the caller.I can't wait to start looking into what Nokia has to offer.",0
"This phone sucks

No need to write a long, drawn out review. In short, I have had this phone for exactly one year so far and it has been babied. It can no longer hold a charge, the ability to store multiple numebrs a a single name doesn't exist, and the useability is fairly lame.",0
"Poor Quality - defective after one year of usage.

Poor quality by Motorola after a little more than one year usage. But for listening using a wired headset, the audio microphone and speaker of the cell phone are now at such a low level as to be unusable. There are better choices for quality. There are many features to this phone - the voice recognition dialing is a nice feature.",1
"Terrible Phone

This is an absolutely horrible phone! The first one I bought quit working after about 3 months. The ear-piece quit putting sound out and the only way I could talk to someone was with the speakerphone. Then, I got a new phone, and it worked pretty well for about 4 months, but now, it will randomly power off, it will hold a charge for a good 12 hours (without using it), and barely charges when I plug it in. Apart from that, sometimes it won't send text messages, and it's not the service. The screen is so small that it's hard to see things. The camera takes decent pictures, but nothing to write home about, and unless you send it to your computer you can barely tell what it is because of the small screen. My advice, buy some other phone, this one will just cause you problems.",0
"don't buy it, replaced twice in 240 days

i bought this phone in march and have replaced it twice since then (it's november). the people at verizon say it is a piece, and they are just poorly made. generally it works fine for a while, then there is a lot of static on the line. this is a common complaint, again per verizon. it's happened twice. i wonder why they didn't mention it when i bought the phone. also, it sometimes reboots when you are trying to send a text message cold, i.e. not replying to somebody. i would highly recommend getting anything else.",0
"Phone problem and bad customer service

There is a glitch in the switch that determines if the phone is flipped open or closed. When I open my phone about a quarter inch the outside screen momentarily shows the time again, just like when the phone is closed. At that point your call will get dropped if you have your phone set to answer upon opening it. It only happens if you open your phone slowly. The switch sometimes malfunctions when I close my phone in that it thinks it is still open. I have to close my phone a couple times to get the outside screen to show the time again which means it is closed.I went to a local Motorola service center. They had a similar gitch when opening their demo phone but not when closing. I was told by them it would take 3-4 weeks to get it back if it was sent in for repairs under warranty. The local service center was out of loaner phones so I was out of luck unless I was willing to give up a months worth of phone service for which I pay $40 a month.The service representative suggested contacting Amazon. I just tried returning my phone to Amazon, but I was not allowed to return it. There is a 30 day return policy that appears to be strictly enforced (I bought mine a month and a half ago) even thought there is a 1 year warranty on the phone. Even if they did allow a return, I would be without a phone for who knows how long while it goes through snail mail. I am angry.Because of the cost of mailing a return and the loss of service while making an exchange, I would NOT recommend buying a cell phone from internet stores like Amazon. Also, I was charged for phone service by Verizon starting the day after I made the purchase even though I did not get the phone in the mail for over a week after the purchase.",2
"It really goes downhill in a year's time

I got this phone 15 months ago, and magically, exactly 1 year after I bought it (and after the warranty ran out), this phone really started having many problems... battery life, speaker going bad, calls dropping, static on the other end, everything you read about in these reviews is true. I went to the Verizon store, and they acted like they knew this was an issue with the phone, that they had been receiving many complaints. A couple of the Verizon retailers also told me they would advise people to stay away from the phone, and I would do the same... get any other phone except this one...",0
"Huge disappointment

I bought two of these phones, hoping for improved battery life and better connections over my old LG4400. What a mistake. The V265 is the worst phone I have owned. The buttons are very small. The clip that ships with the phone does not hold it. I lost my phone several times before buying a leather holster, which still does not prevent the phone opening when you don't want it to. I receive lots of voice mails now, because practically no one can reach me directly. Battery life is about the same as on the old LG. Overall I traded my LG, which sometimes dropped calls, for the V265 which hardly ever completes them in the first place. I am seriously considering reactivating my old LG. I have not been able to transfer pictures from my V265 to my wife's V265. Verizon customer service told me ""huh, it should have worked!"". I recommend you save your money and don't buy this phone.",0
"Screen not visible in daylight.

Before I review the phone itself, a few words about Verizon. Their new plans count peak time till 9PM, not 8PM as it used to be. Even if you get more minutes, you're effectively loosing 20 hrs or so a month, and virtually eliminate night-time savings when calling East Coast M-F from the West Coast. This information is well hidden from prospective subscribers. Calling voicemail costs air-time minutes - make sure you program the phone to dial it automatically for speed. Their customer service has been easy to contact and pleasant to deal with, but there were numerous problems and mistakes that needed to be addressed when activating the phones and when reviewing the bills. Read your bill carefully.This stylish phone is quite well designed when it comes to integrating the variety of features it offers. There is, however, one glaring (no pun intended) flaw: the color screen is completely useless in daylight. I don't mean that it is difficult to read. It is impossible to read at all. No matter how you shield it with your hand, or try to find some shade; if there is more light than what you normally find indoors, the display simply looks as if it were turned off. There is no brightness adjustment, so it's not a question of setting the phone correctly. The only thing to be done is to find direct strong sunlight and then manipulate the phone just so, and maybe you will get a reading from this display as the sun rays reflect from the display's surface. Once indoors, or at night, there is no problem. The display then looks quite impressive and is functional.If outdoor viewing is rather handicapped, you do get compensated with a choice of wallpapers and screen savers for the display!Don't get excited about taking pictures with this phone. They are extremely poor quality. And yet, this is a gimmick pushed by both Motorola (the manual explains picture taking before anything else!) and Verizon, which wants you to pay some eight bucks a month to send up to 20 of these to other people. Someone is apparently joking around here.I have two of these phones. One of them has a somewhat brighter screen than the other, which makes manufacturing tolerances questionable. Again, brightness is not adjustable - only the duration of backlighting is. One of the phones initially had a problem with the display, but after wiggling the cover several times, the contacts apparently mated and now it works fine. However, the button backlighting turns itself off when you hit a key now and then, on either phone - someone working on power management has opted for reversed logic.The speaker phone cannot be turned on if the headset is plugged in. This makes it inconvenient if you want someone else to hear the conversation while you are using the headset. If you have the headset plugged in, folding the phone does not drop the connection - the phone disconnects only when it detects the other end of the line terminate the call. Be carefull and use the END key.Entering text can get complicated, even though Motorola tried to make it easy with their we-will-guess-as-you-type smarts - more confusing than useful. But once you get used to the basics of text entering, it's not too bad (except for that disapearing key backlighting I mentioned).Voice dialing works poorly - the phone usually does not recognize what one is saying. My old Samsung did much better than this unit (to put it simply, Samsung was useable, while this one is not). Also, it takes longer to dial with voice: you have to state a function first, than a name, each time having a little ""conversation"" with the phone's synthetic ego. A nice demo-level functionality, but quite useless in the field. The exercise gets even rediculous if you enter a person's name that's not common in English: the phone will insist that you pronounce it the way the voice synthesizer chooses to pronounce it, which means you either have to intentionally misspel it or else intentioanally mispronounce it. My old Samsung simply asked you to record your own pronounciation of an entry and then tried (quite reliably) to match it when you spoke it again while voice dialing.The selection of ring sounds offers a bunch of MIDI tunes that sound absolutely horrendous. Try using some of the more basic choices or else risk being taken for a moron by the public around you. Again, the corporate types want to steer you towards downloading more sounds and tunes for additional money.On the more positive note, the phone is stylish and convenient to use in other ways. The keypad and navigation buttons work very well. I like the single key speed dialing - but you have to dig deep into the manual to discover this feature. I also like that you can browse contacts, etc. while talking on line. In the dark the unit looks impressive and menus are thought out well. The speaker phone mode actually works. The contacts database is well designed, and you get a calendar and a calculator for good measure. The interface is quite customizable.But keep in mind that the plethora of functions can be overwhelming. This is not a gadget for technically challenged people.The reception quality is fine. Typically, you can hear people better (actually very well) than they can hear you. The headset that comes with the ""Essentials Pack"" works well and is easy to wear, but keeping the plug close to the ear canal can be a bit problematic. The leather cover looks nice and fits well, but has a tendency to quickly collect moisture between the display's surface and the transparent plastic that goes over it.I am giving it only 3 stars for taking a giant step backward in display usability and substandard voice dialing capability, both of which were implemented better three years ago on other phones using less advanced technologies. Cheap thrills driven by greed are unbecoming and embarrasing. If you can live with these limitations, go for it, you may actually end up enjoying it a lot for other reasons.",2
"excellent quality

What i like about this phone is it's excellent sound quality. The speakerphone is incredibly good. It's even clearer than using earphone. However, the digital camera sucks. You'll never use it. But if this is not what you want, it doesn't matter. Someone criticize v265 that the backlight of key pad sometimes doesn't light up and think this is an error. Actually, this is because the phone is set to power save mode, which automatically turns off the backlight of keypad if there is sufficient light.The LCD screen is bad. You could barely see what it shows under sunlight.i rated 5 stars since the phone is the best in all fundamental qualities of being a cell phone, such as the sound quality & reception.",4
"Nice phone, terrible wireless providers

I bought the Motorola V265 phone with Verizon service in May on sale on Amazon for $99, with a $50 Verizon rebate and a $150 Amazon rebate. So this phone rates super good as far as cost is concerned (assuming the rebates come in OK, which is a big IF). 1 year contract, 450 minutes for $39.99/month.For comparison, my old phone was a Nokia 5165, with AT&T; Wireless (now Cingular) as the provider. I'm a low minutes user, but this is mostly because I got horrible reception at home.I live in Falmouth, MA. The region isn't well-covered by cell towers, and is moderately hilly with dense tree growth. Add to that, the fact that I live at the edge of a bay. So cell strength is a big deal for me. I spoke with co-workers and cell phone accessory retailers and most said that for the street I live on Verizon had the best coverage, although it still wasn't that great.==== Phone Minuses ====-It seems to have a short battery life, although I plan to test this with more rigor and see how it stacks up to the advertised specs.-The sound quality is a little tinny. The Nokia was more far-away and hollow sounding. The sound quality can't stand a candle to even a cheap corded land-line phone.-The camera is pretty awful, but I didn't expect much. Plus you have to pay extra to get your pictures from the phone to your computer.-The extendable antennae doesn't seem to add too much to the signal strength, and seems like it would break easily.-The volume and speakerphone buttons are in an inconvenient place on the side and they are always in the way of my thumb.-The buttons are too small and I'm a person with small hands, too! Other button configurations have seemed easier to use. I liked the raised rubber-ish buttons of my old Nokia better, and even some of the flat-ish buttons that rocked a little.-There's no protective cover for the camera lens.==== Phone Pluses ====-Lots of features to delve into, many I will probably rarely ever use but it's nice to know they're there.-I absolutely love the speakerphone feature.-A must-have feature for me is an external phone jack. A lot of phone models I looked at in stores, while they had the port for the external jack, the actual electronics weren't connected. Having this jack means that I can go to an electronics store like Radio Shack and buy an external antenna (and the proper connecter) and get a better signal. So far, Verizon's signal is OK as compared with AT&T;/Cingular.-I like the external display; having the black & white contrast helps readability but like most screens I've tested doesn't do well in direct sunlight.==== Verizon Service Pluses (as compared to AT&T; Wireless/Cingular) ====-They seem to take more of an effort at making sure I'm satisfied. We'll see how long this lasts. I have my doubts.-I was able to port my existing phone number without hassle and the procedure took about a half-hour taling to a customer service person on the phone.-The signal strength at my house is much better. With AT&T; Wireless/Cingular, I could not make outgoing phone calls sitting on my living room couch. With Verizon, I can actually make calls, although the clarity is not great. Because of restrictive zoning laws here, most companies share towers, so I suspect the difference is a matter of one critically placed tower.==== Verizon Service Minuses ====- **** Verizon started charging me monthly fees BEFORE the phone arrived in the mail! ****Apparently, if you buy the phone through a third party like Amazon, they deem service to start at the date of purchase, rather than the date the phone is actually turned on, presumably because Verizon can't control the actions of the third party. I asked a Verizon customer service person nicely, and they agreed to prorate the bill for the difference between the date of purchase and the date of delivery. The refund did show up on the next bill.-The billing cycle for the monthly service charges is for the month ahead rather than the month just prior (as AT&T;/Cingular had done). This is likely to cause problems when I decide to end service (see below).==== FOR AT&T; WIRELESS/CINGULAR CUSTOMERS ====I have had tremendous problems on the AT&T;/Cingular end of the porting process.First, the customer service number (800-888-7600) that's on my bill keeps spitting me into the Cingular phone menu. To get around this, one customer service person said, at the prompt to enter your wireless number enter a dummy number (like 000-000-0000) to get into the AT&T; service area. There is one other hitch. Apparently the AT&T; phone menu dumps you into the GSM department. If you have digital service (like I did), you will need to find a way to get to a person in the Digital department (I never was able to do that using the phone menu options).***** Second, AT&T;/Cingular billed me for a full month's montly service charge even when I ended service in the middle of the billing cyle!!! *******I called several times, most times not even able to access a person who could deal with AT&T; accounts. So I did some web research.I found that in March 2004 AT&T; Wireless was sued in a class-action lawsuit for doing this very thing. In the lawsuit AT&T; Wireless was accused of violating the Federal Communications Act and imposing an ""unjust and unreasonable"" charge by assessing the full monthly charges after switching to another provider before the end of the billing month. Apparently, just recently (in May I think) AT&T; Wireless settled out of court. I think this would have been huge had it gone to trial.So, with this information at hand I managed to finally reach a customer service person who could handle AT&T; accounts. I asked nicely to have the bill prorated. She said no. I told her about the lawsuit, explained that I'd like AT&T; to do the right thing, and she finally relented. She later confided that making the change to have the bill prorated was up to the discression of the customer service rep (!!) so be nice and polite when you ask.On a side note about Verizon: people at my office have had problems with Verizon billing them multiple times for the same call, so be sure to check your statements.==== FOR EVERYBODY ====Depending on the terms of your agreement, you may be liable for a full month's service charge when you change services, even if you stop service a day after the new billing cycle begins. Keep this in mind when you port your old number.*** Be sure to read your service agreement with a fine-toothed comb. You will probably need to spend a couple hours to fully understand it and it will feel like you're back in school in a foreign-language class. BUT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE CONTRACT. If you don't understand something, get a customer service person to help you. Just like with credit card companies, if it's in the contract, you gotta pay it. ***",2
"Best & smallest Verizon phone for the price

This phone is smaller and lighter than the more expensive v710. If you don't need bluetooth, a higher megapixel camera and video capability, then the v265 is the phone to get. Keep in mind that in order to e-mail the pictures you take with any camera phone, you will need to pay extra on your Verizon account for this service. Verizon makes money on this but it doesn't mean you have to pay for this extra service if you don't want to use it.The Motorola v265 phone does what it's supposed to do and I agree that the Verizon network is the best in many areas of the USA. The analog capability of this phone is a real plus if you like to take road trips away from major metropolitan areas. You'll still have service where digital only phones and providers will be totally useless.Small and light, works well and priced right. In many ways, it's even superior to the much more expensive V710; it's smaller and some have even said the audio quality/reception is better with the v265. In fact, I can hardly believe how good the mic quality is. People I call can often not even tell that I'm on a cellphone! This is a huge improvment over my old cellphone and I'm a happy camper. A good value in my book.",3
"Nice Phone - Daylight viewing solved

This is a great little phone for the money. I originally had the same problem with viewing the screen in the daylight but resolved it by changing the background wallpaper to none and changing the color scheme so the background is now white. This makes the screen easy to read in all but direct sunlight. Turning my back to the sun is sufficient to see the screen well.",3
"Poor quality control - True story from Amazon Shopper

I purchased a Motorola V265 with Verizon service plan from Amazon. Here is my experience:First phone that I received had these problems: 1) terrible static in both the ear receiver and microphone (basically, I had trouble hearing people on the phone and they complained of not able to hear me clearly); 2) keypad backlight was dim. I notified Amazon and they shipped a replacement V265 right away.Second phone that I received from Amazon had bright keypad backlight, and the receiver and microphone seemed to work fine, BUT the phone's vibration tone did NOT work.I took my 2nd faulty Motorola V265 straight to the Verizon Wireless store and the tech support guy exchanged it with another new Motorola V265 on the spot. I checked to make sure that the phone sounds clear and is fully functional before I left the Verizon store. I later shipped the 1st faulty phone I received back to Amazon.So far, my 3rd Motorola V265 is working fine without new problem. I only use it to make calls. The camera is totally useless, so don't buy it because of the camera.Lessons that I learned:1) If you buy a Motorola V265, you have up to 66% chance of getting a bad phone.2) Amazon has great customer service3) Verizon has great customer service4) Get Motorola V710 if you want camera and analog roaming5) Get Samsung A670 if you want camera and need no analog roaming6) Get Nokia 6015i if you want analog roaming but no cameraWould I buy V265 if I have to do it all over again? No.",1
"Good phone, crappy camera

GOOD - Good, clear phone with easy to customize features. In addition, it has a very good speaker phone compared to similar phones, which gives you added option besides the earpiece.BAD - Camera is absolutely horrible! Very few features, horrific resolution, and very limited brightness. Also, even if you have another motorola phone, you still can't exchange phone books.",3
"No Better Carrier and Great Phone

Yes if you take advantage of a promotional price plan or purchase a subsidized phone Verizon Wireless will extend your plan. I don't have a problem with this 1 because I don't intend to leave and know I can change the plan at any time and 2 if they are paying for me to get a new cool phone like the V265 for free then I would expect to give something back (and I am not really giving anything because I am not leaving anyway).On the Phone... It is the best ergonomics of phones out there today, just the right size not to small not to big. All the features work well. The camera could be better but after all it is a phone not a camera. I like having it for the quality I would expect to always be in my pocket for emergencies or they hey let me get a picture of that to reference later. If I am taking pictures of the kids or vacations and I plan to print them later I carry my 5mp cannon! There is no cell phone that will ever produce this quality... Its all about lens size and I don't want a cell phone the size of my cannon.",4
"bad battery and color resolution

i had used a nokia for 1 year - nokia 6610. it is an amazing phone. but with t mobile. i wanted a better network so had to switch to verizon.if i compare this to nokia... its not even close.bad battery.. 2 hours of talk time, which is not what they claim. my nokia easily lasted more than 200 mins. and is charged within 1/2 an hour!! this takes more than 4 hours to charge, even my laptop charges faster. so i have to charge this phone everyday or maybe 2 times a day!the camera is horrible, the display resolution is sad and depressing, if u compare this phone with the latest samsungs which have an amazing crisp and clear colors, so u can have impressive wallpapers. this hardly looks like a color screen, in this digital world.on the positive side, i think its keypad is really soft and gr8! better thn nokia maybe. and when you open the phone it looks impressive! the reception is good. speaker phone is good as well. u can record ur conversation, which is cool as well. also very easy to use!but if u ""have"" to go for verizon, i think this is the best choice, as samsung/ LG are not as good as motorola when it comes to reliability. and i think nokia and motorola are definitely better brands and better phone companies than samsung and LG.",2
"Don't buy this phone.

This phone is the biggest piece of junk I have ever purchased. We purchased three of these phones and all 3 have been replaced. You cannot hear anything unless you use speakerphone. It also just turns off while you using it. Please take my advise and don't waste your money.",0
"Reliability problems- do not buy!

had the identical problem as previous writer. The phone's exterior display does not recognize when the phone is closed, so it always shows ""verizon"" instead of the time/caller ID. This is a problem because when I open the phone, it does flicker on, then off, thus hanging up on the person! When I went to return it, the guy in the store confessed that another customer had a similar problem.should be replaced soon. hopefully will get a good one.",0
"Started off good, but 2nd one and its still a lemon

It was time for a new every two phone. Got the V265 from VZ as it was a trimode and looked cool... but the first one developed a major static problem and made it so you couldnt talk on it.. VZ sent out another new one and now only a week later it is doing the same thing. Thankfully its within the time frame of the satisifaction and VZ is changing me out to a different phone altogether. Hopefully the Kyocera will be better!",0
"complete tard bagg phone!

I got my unit and on the second day the speaker stopped putting out sound. The only way to hear now is to put it on speaker phone. I gave it a 1 star rating becuase of the other reviews even though I havnt experienced the same numberous problems.",0
"Known defect!

I have a v260 which is basically the same as this phone. I decided to write in the V265 review area becuase v260 can no longer be found on amazon. Anyways, I'm on my third phone and when I went to go get it the people at verizon said that there is a KNOWN defect with this phone and that it usually breaks after about 2 months on average. Why should I have to keep getting this same phone if there is a KNOWN defect? Unbelievable!!!",0
"Heed This Warning

A paper airplane with a note and a strong wind is more effective than this phone. First off the reception sucks, I have never had more than 2 bars, ever. Now I cannot access my voicemail because it will not recognize me hitting my security code, I even had the code re-set, and it still did not recognize me hitting the buttons. I have had this phone for a little over two weeks, and this going to be my first and last Motorola ever. The camera, forget it...I understand that this is a camera phone, and the pictures are not as good, but the pictures are horrid on this one. The voice recognition is a joke, you have to say it 3 or 4 times, so basically you could of manually dialed faster. When I do connect, the battery lasts maybe an hour and a half. I did not get my phone through Verizon, I have mine through Alltel, and I will never forget or forgive them over the way they handled my little own little ulcer builder in my life. Seriously, if you are thinking on getting this phone, find an alternative phone, even though it looks good; because I am telling you, all you will have is 2 years of having a good looking phone, with no functionality.",0
"good phone

The motorola v265 is a very good phone. But there are a few things that you cannot do or aren't as good as they could be on it. The camera is blury and in txt messaging there is no T9Word. Other than that and a couple of other small things, it is a good phone.",3
"Great Phone

I just love it, I have had a number of different phones on different carriers and have come to the conclusion that the Verizon Network is far superior and this phone is a good blend of strong features and good usability. The Amazon price is impossible to beat.",4
"What was I thinking.

The previous phone I had was rubbish. It was the equivelant to American Soccer. Simply appaling. I was about to leave Verizon, when i spoke to the sales representative, one thing lead to another, her sweet sexy voice spoke brilliant colors to me, and she even said, ""humm...the camera is actually pretty good."" I'm not the first to say, but the camera on this phone is garbage. This phone faces other problems. When in the sunlight, as i normally am in California, you can not see the screen at all. The screen is rather small, and it's bulky. The batty life runs about three hours talking time, but the idle time is about three days. Idle time isn't important though, because you want to talk on the phone. I'm about 7 months into the phone, and it's slowing down on me. Not cool. Verizon is tricky really, because they seem to struck a deal with Motorolla, in ensuring that fine Americans like ourselves get stuck with rubbish phones. Do yourself a favor, get something else, like the LG VX7000, i'm about to purchase that soon. By the way, the Raz'r from singular is just as bad. No inchurance on the phone for a reason. Though i must say, my phone calls don't drop. That's pretty cool i guess.",1
"grrr

ok heres the story of my phone...it was found in a pile of snow then my friends girl friend had it for a while...then i got it and its been nothing but trouble.ok it has some cool stuff like a cam and you can email audio to it and what not...but damn its got static issues and mine decided to say ""screw it im gonna keep my backlight on 24/7/365!""i enjoy the speakerphone option but even that is pretty crappy...its just ghetto.its a step up from the kx414 i had but still...its caused so many damn issues...if i could afford a new cell id get a LG VX8100...you can store up to a gb on it with the expansion card...so good. yeah dont get this phone its pretty much a paper weight",0
"Overall Good phone...BIG step up from the StarTAC

Overall, this is a good phone. It has good phone reception and nice new features like a color screen, camera, web and txt messaging. There is one ""improvements"" one would like to see that most other phones seem to already have. You cannot associate pictures with people listed in your contact list.",3
"This just sucks

well this phone is the worst of the worst here folks it might have a cool compact look but buy does that camera make the world seem like it is just a blurr... literally. Crappy reception, in my opinion this phone should get thrown in a lake somewhere.....",0
"I love my Motorola phone!

I've read the reviews and it's amazing how different they are. I for one LOVE my phone and I think maybe the carrier is the difference. I have Altel and I love them! We've tried all of the others and found them to be of poor quality. My daughter had an Audiovox and it was terrible so she switched to the V265 along with me. I love the features, I don't have a lot of knowledge of them but we find them very easy to learn and use. As with anything, you can't just pick up a piece of electronic equipment and expect to know everthing about it unless you're my husband...lol..he is actually the purchasing agent of a large company and had to try out a lot of cell phones and phone companies before he settled on Altel which is awesome. I think some people have an easier time learning or catching on to these little gadgets and we are in that catagory. Anyway, I've found Motorola to be very very reliable and I haven't had any problems with mine yet, everyone just loves it and so do I..",4
"It was good once

Ok so im not gonna lie. the phone served the purpose. It was good to me untill recently. It says i have full bars yet no one can hear me. People say they have called me and i get no calls, people say they text me yet i get nothing. Now i have this phone on a wareentee.....NOTE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON A WARENTEE!!!!!I took the phone into my local verizon store and told them the issue. granted yes the phone has been dropped maybe 2 times out of the 10 months of owning it. so the sales person asked me if i dropped it recently....uh no. ok well i dunno what to tell you...ok i told him i had a warentee and he said i couldnt get a new phone until they determined if it was my fault or the phones....ok so your gonna take my phone from me for god knows how long and expect me to pay a bill when i dont use it? NO...needless to say i have purchase a new phone. That works 10 times better and even the pictures come out so much better its amazing.If your only goin on a 1 year contract you may like the phone...but a 2 year forget it...complete waste of time",1
"Awful.

This is the worst phone I've ever had. I've had three. One the first one, the screen went black and never came back. On the second, the earpiece died. Now, on my third, the battery will no longer charge.Pay money for another phone if you need to, this one is trash.",0
"Not that bad...

Ok, so this phone isn't perfect but I don't know many that are. I have to say that I've had great reception using this phone in most places, even very unexpected ones such as out in the middle of the woods. It's comfortable and the screen is great - when lit!And to be honest, I don't think I've had a dropped call - ok, maybe once - but otherwise it connects most of the time and I don't randomly lose folks as I did with an older Nokia.Buttons are tad bit small, and, in contrast to what I mention above - if the the screen is not lit you CANNOT read it. Bad design for sure.Battery life is pretty terrible, which is one of my biggest complaints for sure.",2
"Buy Something ELSE !

I got my V265 a few weeks ago, and noticed that it had a tendency to come out of its belt clip. Unfortunately, it came out for the FINAL TIME without my noticing it. Can't say that I had it long enough to learn to like or dislike it. However, Motorola should hang its corporate head in shame for providing that shoddy belt clip. After talking to others who had the same or similar phone, I find that this is a common problem. I'm back to using my old Nokia for the rest of my service contract, and won't bother with Motorola crap anymore",0
"As a cell phone one star, as a hockey puck all five!

I purchased this phone for my elderly father and all it accomplished was make both of us much older! Charging issues seemed to be the primary demon and even after repeated trips to verizon it still was an issue.I finally realized battery charge time option was not set correctly and at least that problem went away! key pad rediculously small , screen you can't read at 20yrs old let alone 80yrs old and a phone conversation volume that would make anyone visit the local drug store for a ear wax removal kit! dropped calls , static if you did connect, clumbsy awkward feel and my fathers relentless complaints have all contributed to the final fate of our v265! I wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone except fisherman and hockey players ! If you do purchase one of these phones be sure to get the insurance It's a must if you expect to get a replacment when you throw the thing in the bay! WITH THE REST OF OURS!",0
"Not that great of a phone

I am on my third v265. I used to have an LG which I thought was pretty generic, but it turned out to be a better phone than this. I dropped my LG in the toilet, so I needed a new phone. I got the v265 because it was the most comfortable/affordable phone available at the Verizon store. I also thought that Motorola would be of better quality. I was wrong.The first phone had a problem with the ""voice recognition key"". They button was kind of mushy and didn't click when depressed. I noticed it at the store, but thought it was intended to be this way. After a couple of hours I realized that the button didn't function at all. I took it back to Verizon the next night.The sales person tried to replace it with a refurbished phone even thought I had owned this less than 24 hours. I raised a stink and they got a brand new one out for me. They took about an hour to set it up and sent me on my way. This second phone had problems too. The button that was supposed to register that the phone was closed didn't work, so it constantly said ""Verizon Wireless"" upside down and the key lights would always come on. It also wouldn't hang up when I closed the phone. I took this one back within 24 hours as well. The guy at the Verizon store told me that this was a known issue with earlier version of the v265. I asked why he would sell me an earlier model with known problems, but he didn't have any answer. They tried again to give me a refurbished phone. I wouldn't have it. Eventually they pulled another v265 out of the box and set it up for me. At this point I was ready to get a different phone, but all the other phones at the time were about $50 more. I decided to give this one last try. The sales person claimed that this one was the newer model that didn't have the problems.The third phone hasn't caused me any problems so far. It's been about 3 months. The buttons work and it registers when the face is closed. I don't think this phone is very well built and I think I'll need to replace it within the year. If that's the case, I will try to hold out until I can find a good deal on a camera that has been out long enough to get good reviews.Pros:1. I like that you can use MP3s as ringtones. Not essential.2. Looks kinda cool.Cons:1. The photo quality really isn't that great.2. Too many ""known problems"" that I have already encountered.3. Fragile feeling buttons4. No bluetooth or IR to transfer photos",1
"Do not buy this phone

About 4 months ago, I strolled into Verizon in hopes of trading up to a better phone. I previously had a Motorola phone, which I was not completely happy with, but was convinced by the salesman that the V265 was the way to go. After all, he proudly had one strapped to his belt, and spoke as highly of it as I do my daughter.Four months later, completely out of the blue, the screen has a pulsating flicker and would not turn on. No problem, I simply marched into the Verizon store. I was given another V265. A ""refurbished"" phone. Great, someone else's used problem. Interestingly enough, the salesman who sold me my phone was now sporting another non-Motorola phone on his side holster. Clearly, he too must have experienced all that the V265 doesn't have to offer.After two days with my replacement phone, it too started experiencing problems with the display. It simply would not turn on. The genius technician at the Verizon store informed me that I had to ""push"" the back of the phone in order for it to work properly. Forgive me, but I did not see this in the instruction manual on how to operate this phone. This wasn't the type of help I was looking for after wasting my time at the Verizon store again.I think by this point, anyone would agree that this phone plainly sucks, and would be more comfortable with another brand altogether. Unfortunately, this phone keeps coming back like Columbo, or a bad girlfriend. I was told by Verizon's Customer Service that it is their policy to continue replacing customers with the same refurbished phones in hopes that one will work. They do not allow you to switch phones unless you buy a different one at full price. Thanks Verizon, I'll remember this when my contract expires....This phone is horrible. The sound quality sucks, the color display sucks, the battery life sucks, and don't even get me started on how finicky this thing is to take a charge. Need I say more?",0
"What a piece of junk

After using this phone for a month, I'm about ready to run it over with a steam roller. The first week seemed to be going great for the phone, and I left for college. Ever since I've been here, it's been absolutely horrible. At first, it randomly beeped ""Low Battery"" so I figured maybe a small error, so I restarted the phone and it would go away. As weeks went by, it continued to get worse. I would hook it up to the charger, and it would read ""Charge Complete"" on the outside cover, then unplug it and ""Low Battery"" would flash. I have even let it sit out for the night trying to charge, and I still get nothing. It would randomly turn off on me, which is quite embarrassing when speaking with a relative. For a phone that's supposed to be on silent, why does it beep on ""Low Battery""? Kind of the defeats the purpose of silent if you ask me. The screen unlit is impossible to read, and the phone feels flimsy. I got this phone on August 8, 2005 and September 19th, it finally decided to refuse to charge or turn on anymore, leaving me without a cell phone. Considering the other reviews I've read about this phone, I shouldn't even give it a star, it truly is a crappy phone. If Motorola thought this phone was acceptable to release to the public, someone must have not been thinking straight. They might want to consider redesigning the battery compartment, as I think that may be part of the problem (easy for the battery to loose contact), but I don't know. I only gave it two stars, as the call quality was clear, and I received great reception (I do live near a phone tower, but still). Also, Verizon Wireless customer support is excellent, friendly helpful people on the phone. All I can say is, spend the extra $ and find a more reliable, solid phone. My old Nokia 3360 from ATT Wireless was slower, heavier but I never had problems with it.",1
"Not as bad as the other reviews say.

This is a pretty solid phone, I got it with a two year subscription for 50 some bucks last winter and right now I think its free with 2 year contract. Definitley worth it. If you're just looking for a great day to day phone, this one is great. Its not gonna be the best web browser or have bluetooth connectivity but its got a nice loud earpiece and loud speaker. Screen is a little small (only comparted to the next gens that are out there now) but its not like you have to squint or anything to see. The camera is not that great, but anything VGA really isnt worth even taking pictures.If you're sigining up for verizon, and dont really care about what phone you have as long as you can call people then definitly get this, dont worry about sprining the extra cash for the v710 or e815. But if you're looking for something more stlyish, or with more advanced featuers or a better camera, go for those.",3
"nice display and good reception good carrier

this phone has all features that much more expensive phone has.. right now verizon is offerin this phone for a low price of 49 after rebate.. its perfectly worth it.. the phone has impressive display with atleast 6 color options the blue key light is nice especially in the dark it stands out perfectly clear.. the speaker phone is very good, its clear and easy to hear.. i have had this phone for two weeks and i only charge for about 1/2 to hour at night b4 i go to bed and its on 3 battery bars the whole day.. the only poor qualities i can think of are the camera phone, but if u think about it u are buyin a phone not a camera its only an accessory the other thing the shinny black face plate is easy to scartch smudge with finger prints.. also the name dial feature is totaly usless unless u us standard names like william andrew gary etc..",3
"So far, so good...

None of the problems other reviewers have listed here have come up with my new phone (it has only been a week, however...)Its a very cool looking phone with a nice, but smallish screen.It keeps recording a terrible sounding message for the voicemail - but the people I talk to say that I sound perfectly clear on their end, so I don't know why that is happening.As with most phones, the camera is kind of pointless - that's why you buy a camera. Phones are for phoning, cameras are for picture taking. Stop trying to get everything to do everything, and they'll work better.",3
"Not as bad as it's made out to be...

I bought this phone last July, after I finally decided I needed a cell phone for school, work, etc. I bought this one mostly because I heard Motorola was a good brand, it was Verizon (the best service in my town), and I liked how it looked. I read a lot of mixed reviews before buying it, but I decided to go for it. I just want to say that I am overall pleased with this phone and have had few problems with it. I agree with other reviews with a couple of issues, such as the menu being difficult to read in direct sunlight and the buttons being somewhat small. Other than that, I can't think of anything else negative about it. I usually get good service, all of the parts and charging pieces work, and the phone has been durable. I really don't agree with all the reviewers saying this phone is a piece of crap and don't buy it. When I purchased it from Amazon, all the rebates came out so that I got the phone for free and the extra money paid for a month of service. With all the good deals you can get with this phone, it's definitely worth the price. I would recommend the V265 for people who don't want to spend a lot of money but want a reliable and attractive phone.",3
"Great carrier, Great phone!

First off, Verizon Wireless has superior coverage and a great network. I love the phone, battery life better then all the phones ive had in the past and ive had maybe 5 or 6 phones already.Has all the features like txt messaging,voice dialing,mobile web and can download ringtones,games, wallpapers etc. everything works really well. The only thing wrong with this phone is the camera isnt as great as other Motorola phones. i know a couple people with Motorola V400's and their camera is noticably better then the V265's camera, But other then that everything is great on this phone.",3
"ehh- works, sometimes at least

I have had this phone for three years, well, actually this is my third phone that they have sent me after the first 2 broke. The first phone whould not charge, not on the home charger, not on a different home charger, not on a car charger, and died. I called customer service and they said ""Oh ya, dont wory about it one is being fedexed to you right now"". This happens a lot I guess. So the new phone comes, works ""fine"" for about 2 months then everyone starts getting static from my calls. When people start saying can you repete that I cant hear you, bang it on the table 2 or 3 times and it will work fine. This problem got so bad that I called Verizon again and again they said ""Oh ya, dont wory about it one is being fedexed to you right now"". So now I am on phone 3 in about 2 and a half years, this one will not charge unless I bite my tough, and hold is with one leg in the air if you catch my drift.Now I am on a business plan, I have 8 of these phones on the plan, and all of them have different problems, screan to dim, earpiece not working, static static static, no charging, the list goes on. Just like everyone else, stay away from this phone.",0
"Great service, poor phone.

The title says it all. The cell phone industry is pretty much hit or miss nowadays, and the V265 is a BIG miss. My cousin got one, and she loved it for a few months, until things went bad (my phone went bad after about 4 months). The battery life slowly fell off, my V265 gets about 20 minutes of talk time until the battery cries dead, but it will last for about 2-3 days if not talked on, which dosen't happen much. The hardware is oudated too, the screen is too small, but the camera is of decent quality. I believe that the V265 is the largest produced phone in Motorolas history, and it seems that they value quantity over quality. My sisters V265 has had to be sent in for service TWICE, once because the battery wouldn't charge, and once because the speaker died (she couldn't hear out of her phone).Some advice? The V265 was a hip machine when it came out, but now it's old news, and a downright bad phone. Put your money elsewhere, Samsung has great phones, as does Keocerya. I used to buy Motorolas because they were an American company. I'm not sure if I'll buy another one though...",0
"Horrible phone.

I used to have an LG VX4400 and thought that phone had issues and then I bought this piece of crap. It shuts off on its own, doesn't hold a battery charge (even after charging for 12 hours) and on top of that you have to mess with the battery charger for a good 5 minutes or more just to get the stupid thing to start charging. It has these random glitches where I won't receive incoming calls, it just sends them to voicemail (no, it is not the service) and it has erased items that it was never told to. This was the biggest waste of time and money I have ever spent with a cell. Don't bother with this one and learn from my mistake.",0
"missing contacts

so i definately do not like this phone. It deserves a zero star but there isn't one. There are random power-outs where it just turns off. but if i hit the power button, it turns back on. but othertimes, it will turn it off. it drops calls, the battery charge spazzes out. but the thing that irritates me the most. is the fact that it drops my contacts. it still remembers them when they call, but if i try to find their number, it wont be listed in the contacts....anybody know to fix this cuz i dont wanna spend money on a new phone/contract.",0
"Your basic cheapo phone

I got one of these for free to replace my wife's older candy-bar size phone. Basically, for free we got what we paid for. The phone stopped working after about a month and had to be replaced. It's nice and loud like most Motorola phones, but the voice quality is not particularly good - her calls to me sound muffled. But she likes it OK, mainly because the battery lasts forever, the black color is spiffy, and she can finally control the ringer volume from the side rocker switch without navigating any menus.This phone's too small for me - but if you like tiny phones it's definitely tiny. Camera and screen are of below-average quality.",2
"Motorolas the best

This is a very good phone, alot of phones offer the same features but motorola phones are just better than LG Samsung Audiovox etc. With verizon as your subscriber you cant go wrong clear reception not like T-mobiles garbage system or nextels you keep breaking up trash thats probably why they went to push to talk so you would overlook the clarity. All i have to say is i know you can hear me now.",3
"Phone and Carrier are terrible

Phone's display is so small and Verizon has a policy of extending your contract anytime you change your rate plan! I know several people who haveactually been extendedand they were never told or asked if this was ok! Beware of Verizon and this phone!",0
"phone's battery doesn't last long.

i've had this phone for about 3 weeks now, and battery does not last long. seems like there is a memory effect. i can talk 1.5 hrs straight, and the phone is dead!",0
"Great new Phone

This phone is a great blend of cool features and a highly usable phone!",4
"The cord is pulling loose

I was initially happy with the unit. It seemed to charge well, and I liked that its cord is less bulky the Motorola's. But... the cord is not well glued into the strain-relief at the car-plug end. The cord is pulling out and exposing the inner wires. I'm afraid it is only a matter of time until the wires break inside.",1
"great phone for music compatibility and compliments!!!!

Nokia N91 is a great phone for people who love music and are always on the go. The dialing features are great and superb quality music. You can put in a lot of songs and enjoy videos on real or flash player. The dialing features are great specially with the voice activated dialing. Texting is also nice but could have been better with a little bigger keypad. The only it lacks is a LED flash which would have served the purpose of taking good pictures in the night along with the 2 megapixel camera, even though it does take great daytime pics. Overall the weight of the phone is reasonable and looks very manly. However i do not know if ladies would like this phone becoz of its weight but lookswise it is very fascinating. Connection is great too even in areas with low signal reception. Overall i would rate this phone to be a nice looking phone with very advanced features that would certainly attract people once you slide the steel keypad cover. I have had many compliments on this phone and am happy to have it.",4
"the ultimate phone

love it....love it....love it!!! i have nothing bad to say about this phone...it's got everything i need and looks really cool!",4
"does the job

After purchasing and returning a samsung bluetooth I bought this one and it is great. The sound is fantastic (I could not hear a thing on the samsung one) and the range is pretty good. The battery life is great. I was surprised to read such a poor review of this item. I would recommend this item to a friend.",3
"H670 is one of the best. (and H550)

I have used these BT's for years. They have great clarity, range, and fit well. As a matter of fact, I believe they were discontinued because they work TOO well. If you can find the H670 or the H550.... buy it, you'll be very happy with it. The only reason I buy these alot is because I happen to lose them or leave them places and have to buy new =(, but that's my fault, not the product.",4
"Dont buy from ccaccesaries

This did not work when i got it. it said new but deff. was not new. I had to return this thing 3 times and then i just returned it got my money back and went out and bought one. Now IM HAPPY!! Hope this helps you!!",0
"cell phone remote mic/headset

Seems to be very good quality and works as advertised. No complaints with product or delivery.",4
"Sent it back right away!

I ordered this item, I made a mistake! It didn't have a built in screen protector. It was hard to fit the Motorola Q in, which does not mean that it is good because it is a tight fit. It meant that the built in openings for the camera, charger etc... easily became partially covered b/c it didn't fit in well. Also, there is no covering for the top of your phone. IT was a completly worthless case for me.",0
"it's ok

i would love to review this item but to tell you the truth, i don't remember much of this product. i ordered it a long time ago. i think i ordered the black one. i'm not a big ""phone case"" users. i'm sure whoever still uses a motorola Q cell phone really isn't picky about stuff, so they might like this product. again, no disrespect to the product, i just don't remember it. sorry.",2
"Charges but doesn't sync

In the ad, this cable charger claims to sync and charge but will not hotsync to my Treo. It will charge but I already have a home and a car charger so it serves me no purpose. Falsely calims to sync.",0
"Good

Got the product in excellent condition on time . Is a good one for the money.",4
"Apparently ""Premium Leather"" means pleather.

Ok so I ordered this case to protect my new SLVR. The case I received was neither premium or leather and certainly not the ""top grain lamb skin with superb craftsmanship"" as written in the product description. It was some sort of plastic material that had been melted along the edges as a finish. It's garbage but for $14.99 it does serve its purpose which is to protect my phone. If you don't have high expectations its fine.",0
"Won't hold up.

Sorry to say, I have replaced this product 4 times. Within a three month period the tiny wires get shorts in them and the audio is gone. I have been very disappointed in the sturdiness of this handsfree ear phone. Would not recommend this product.",0
"Bulky and flimsy

This case did not resolve my quest for a decent holster for my motorola v190. I love the phone, but the accessory market stinks.Pro: Finally a case that doesn't push the side buttons (which I can't disable)Cons: Broke (a little) within 24 hours of light use. Still barely usable. Very Bulky.",1
"Just as advertised

Very functional. Perfect fit for the phone. Access holes in just the right spots. Belt clip solid with good spring tension. Phone to clip connection has very solid, positive, ""SNAP"" into place. You know your phone is locked in and will have no worry about it coming off. Exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommended.",3
"Great product and feels rich

Okay, I usually don’t write reviews but this product is really great with such an affordable price ($4 with shipping) that I couldn’t stop writing one. I ordered this for my jewelry phone (Motorola AURA) and it perfectly matches the size, dimension and rich quality. I would recommend this pouch for smaller phones that matches the dimension (l x w x h) in product description (your phone dimension should be slightly smaller) and it does have an elastic grip on both the side to secure the phone. Also note that the leather is slightly glossy and I think it looks better than the photograph.",4
"Factory seconds

This item must have been factory seconds it just doesn't look right but it's a hassel to return some $5.00 item so buyers beware this could be a factory second. that all I have to say about that.",1
"Great for the price

It works great... had it for several months now. The bright blue light is cool looking and tells you if it is plugged in correctly or not.",4
"razr charger

....does the job ..if anything the cord isn't that long .. good for the price though.. and one other plus it has a kewl blue light ..especially at night",3
"i cant complain about the price but the quality?

when i got the charger it worked at a angle when pluged in and the next day the part that connects into the phone came apart with ease.if anyone buys this item make sure you super glue/tape it or itll copme apart and their no repairing this.trust me..",0
"doesn't like the pic

The charger doesn't look the same as it is in the picture but it still works great for my motorola phone",4
"cell phone charger

I needed a cell phone charger and it fits my phone perfect. There is nothing else I need to say about this product.",4
"Just like original

So far so good. The charger works just as good as the original charger for my Motorola V3 RAZR. Compared to the price of the original charger this is a great value.",4
"Works as expected for very reasonable price

Decent build quality and charges Razr as expected.Hopefully others looking to replace their Mom-in-law's charger will have same success.",4
"Great Deal, Fast Shipper

Product arrived FAST. Item is exactly as described: real deal Motorola charger. Works great. Cord is a nice length, too: a few inches longer than the generic chargers. This is the best charger I've had yet for my Motorola V3 RAZR. Buy it.",4
"V3 oem charger review

This product is a very affordable OEM charger that fits into anyv3 razor charger. Once I have charged my Razr it lasted for 3 days.This product is awesome and is not false.",3
"Motorola Razr V3 travel charger

Great product, just what I expected to see and how I expected it to perform.",4
"Replacement phone charger.

I purchased this charger to replace my original charger for my Motorola Razr V3m. I was having to fiddle with the connector and kept receiving "unauthorized charger" messages from the phone. The charge I received was slightly different than the picture, but had exactly the same power rating. The wire is much longer (and a bit thinner) than the original, but it works like a champ! Much faster charges than before. A worthy replacement.",4
"Travel Charger

The charger is a nice size and light weight. Easy to handle and carry. Yes, I would buy another one.",3
"it is very good

it works and i love it and my cat stays away from it now so i am very happy with it thank you so much for checking back with me",4
"Much better than the charger I got with the phone

I have been having problems with my first charger , but when I got this, the problems ceased entirely.I'd definitely recommend this charger over the original one I had.",4
"MOTOROLA CELLPHONE BATTERY CHARGER

It works like a charm. Just like the origional one. The price was right. iT WAS SHIPPED AND ARRIVED WHEN i EXPECTED IT TO BE..",4
"It Does The Job

I purchased this to replace my old charger which broke (it lasted a good while, a couple of years). I decided to purchase the OEM charger instead of some knock-off and I'm pleased with the quality. It does the job, no hassles.",4
"great

i've used this product to charge my motorola phone for at least a year without any problems. it's great. i recommend it",4
"No More Dead RAZR Batteries

This charger is tiny, uses the AC adapter that came with my RAZR, and indicates (+ stops charging) when the battery is fully charged. I think the price was excellent.I always keep a spare battery with me in case the one in my phone dies. Now I don't have to put the drained battery into my phone to charge it. Wife and I each have RAZRs with six total batteries so our phones are never dead.Shipping was FREE from Amazon partner!BR50 - Motorola Razr V3 / V3c / V3i OEM Li-Ion Battery - New Black - [Original Motorola Retail Package]",4
"Do not order from Accessoryone

I cannot rate the Motorola Desktop Battery Charger despite having ordered it from Accessoryone. They shipped a Nokia charger instead. Nice but useless. When I tried to straighten out, they insisted I ordered the wrong product. They would have a more convincing argument if Amazon prevented me from looking at my order. Amazon does and I verified I ordered the right product. Customer Service of Accessoryone was rude. After a couple of unpleasant exchanges, they did offer to refund the price I paid for the product. No offer to refund shipping or send the correct product. Stay away from this company.",0
"Great Concept - Poor Execution

I ordered this bluetooth headset for my Blackberry 8700C.PROS: Great display; redial history and control buttons mean that you can use this headset to make and receive calls without checking the cell phone.CONS: Everything else. Poor connectivity; lots of static on the listening end; choppy reception; HEAVILY prone to wind noise; people on the receiving end stated that they could not hear me clearly, if at all.BOTTOM LINE: Great concept; poor execution. I would have LOVED to keep this headset for its features, but if it cannot properly function as a bluetooth headset, looks like I'm going to have to get a ""plain jane"" non-led display model.Gave the item 2 instead of 1 star due to the features. Perhaps this headset will work better with other phones.",1
"TEKKEON ET3000 ezTalker Digital Bluetooth Headset

I liked the product; it was easy to pair and the sound was clear but, when the headset was on my ear comfortably, the microphone was pointed up, not toward my mouth. To get the microphone even part way pointed toward my mouth, I had to rotate the headset on my ear in such a way that was not only not comfortable but it did not stay in position. Ultimately I returned the item and got a Plantronics Voyager 510.",1
"Don't waste your money.

The charger worked GREAT for the first 2 or 3 days.. then it just literally fell apart. It's cheaper to just buy a different brand of this charger from a store.",0
"not so great clip

decent pouch but very very bad clip. The clip loosens over time, that means does not stay in place - i.e., your pocket or belt. Not recommended.",0
"love it

This case is great. It is not so tight that you can't get the phone out of it when it's ringing and you're in a hurry, but it offers a good bit of protection for your phone.",4
"Absolutely Perfect

I am amazed at how well this skin fits on my iPod video. I've seen skins in the past that always look slightly ""off,"" but this one fits like a glove. The USB connector cover is really convienient and hassle free. The click wheel cover works surprisingly well, and the screen protector really is crystal clear. I will not be using the belt clip, but that feature is easy to operate/remove and is really clever in design as well.The only complaint I have (and really it's not the skin's fault) is that I have trouble getting it to fit into my Bose Sound Dock. Taking the skin off and on each time I want to dock the iPod would be a pain. I've found a way around this problem by removing the adapter on the Sound Dock, but I wouldn't recommend doing that to others.Also, I live in an area that was devastated by hurricane Katrina. As a result, receiving mail down here is not easy. The mail system is really behind. However, I received my order from this company in 4 days. Awesome.Overall, this is a super product that looks and feels great. Great buy.",4
"Good deal

Works with the phone it says it will and much cheaper than anywhere else for the same product.",4
"It does what it is supposed to

Because it is convenient and it does what it is supposed toAnd I have had no problem with it since I have purchased it",4
"Motorola travel charger

Great service. Everything was like I expected. I got is sooner than expected. Will definitely do business with them again.",4
"Right product at a great price

Not a complicated product but was able to pick the right one for my phone at a great price and was delivered promptly. Will be back here in case i ever need another charger.",4
"So far, it works great!

I had an 'accident' with my original charger and needed a replacement for charging the phone at home. Found this OEM Motorola charger at a very reasonable price and ordered it. Even the shipping was reasonable - the seller wasn't luring me in with low pricing to slam me with rediculous shipping charges. I've been using it for about 2 months with no issues. I think it comes with a 1-year warranty, but I will likely have a new phone before the warranty is up.",4
"Good price - just works...

Arrived quickly, good price, just works. No problems - plugged it in and my phone charged. Can't ask for more....",4
"works great!

plugged it in and it works! we'll see how long it lasts but so far so good.",4
"Good charger, Buy it

This is a nice unit, at a nice price. I'm very satisfied. I would reccomend buying this one",3
"earbud headset

This is my 2nd time using this product. I don't like blue tooths or other contraptions that fit over your ear. This earbud is the most comfortable and usable for me. The sound is good, people can hear me fine. After this one wears out, I'll buy another. None of the phone stores, Radio Shack, or Circuit City type stores carry anything similar that would attach properly to my phone, luckily I found a replacement online.",4
"did not work!

earbuds do not work! cannot hear at all and does not work with any other cell phones. waste of money!",0
"Exactly the same as the original

I lost my old ones but they were hanging on by a thread anyway. These earbuds are a replacement and are the same as the original ones that came with my phone. They work perfectly and I received them promptly thanks to Amazon. Highly recommend if you still have an old flip phone like me!Amazon is the only place I could find them.",4
"poor quality

I guess you get what you pay for. The item looks nice and would be a great idea if the sound quality was any good. I could barely hear.",0
"EARBUD RIPOFF

THE EARBUDS WERE DEFECTIVE. DON'T BUY THEM. THE PLUGS DON'T FIT PROPERLY INSIDE THE JACK! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY BUYING THEM.",0
"poor product

This item almost lasted a whole drive to work! But it didn't. It stopped working on me the first time I tried using it but it did make a pretty sweet basketball when I shot it into the trash.",0
"Stopped working after 1 month

I bought this charger new and I used it about 3 times. Now, it won't even charge my phone, even though my outlet charger works with my phone. What a piece of junk! But, I guess since I only ended up paying $6 including shipping for it, I paid for a cheap piece of junk.",0
"Pathetic. Stopped working after second try

I am returning this unit to Amazon. Don't buy it. It is cheap, looks cheap and doesn't work. I bought the Generic Ericsson charger that Best Buy sells instead. It is the complete opposite of this product.",0
"car charger

actually, i'm quite unhappy with it; it slips out of the phone and does not maintain the charging status. I'd like to return it.",0
"Broke!

My phone is still brand new, and I bought this charger at the same time. Its already broken. It isn't worth the money.",0
"Cheap, broke right away

I plugged it into the phone and the phoneindicated there was a charging error. Itried to disconnect it from the phone andthe cheap plastic broke. Don't waste yourmoney on this product.",0
"DO NOT BUY - Absolute Waste of Money

The first time I attached this charger to my Sony Ericsson W810i, it showed an error for charging and when I tried to disconnect it, the connector broke! I was worried that it has broken my phone connector but luckily the phone seems OK. I do not recommend purchasing this item. I'm going to look for a Sony car charger for the phone.",0
"Worthless

I got it from SF Planet, as it was offering the lowest price.It stopped working completely after about 3-4 charges in 3-4 weeks.I don't want to give any star to this, but system doesn't allow it.",0
"Works fine but ...

It works fine but for some reason it has to go in the charging socket in a particular way.",3
"Delicate Charger

You have to be gentle with this charger. The wires gets disconnected inside the charger if you ever try to pull the charger using its wire or if you play with.",3
"Cell Phone Charger

This charger is super it is as good as a orignial Sony car charger but at a 3rd the price, this is a nice product!!!",4
"Works fine

A little on the cheap side, but hey its a great price, so buy one.",3
"Maybe I should have bought one from Cingular...

So I bought this as a cheap attempt to replace my wall charger that my cat chewed through.I recieved it for the quoted price, but within 3 weeks the piece that plugs into your phone popped apart. No luck trying to put it back together either.I would say 99 cents is a great price, but don't plan on using this forever.",1
"Low product price, high shipping price

Fine product for $0.99. Got charged $10 for shipping for buying two, but the shipping cost was only $1.50, so what happened to the other $8.50 that I paid for? I still got a bargain, but the least bargaincell could do is properly quote their charges. I have only had this for a few weeks, and only used a few times, but it has not broken yet...",2
"....a bluff

...it doesn`t work at all, I bought other from a different retailer (same model) and is working fine. Better check the origin of this cable...",0
"didnt work

No matter how hard i tried this cable didnt work. So i gave up after some time. Its been coupe years but just realized that i could review",1
"Never could get it to work

But then, I've never been successful at getting any Nokia cable or the software to work. Guess when I trade phones I'll just have to transfer everything manually. What a pain.",0
"Cheap but works!

The product is a cheap knockoff, but it worked just fine for me. Does everything it's supposed to do, with no problems!",3
"Top Quality Phone Holster

As a long time user of Custom Leathercraft products, I found this item to be up to their usual standards. As a recent convert from the old ""analog bag phone in the truck"" scenario, I was looking for something lightweight to hold my microscopic phone on my belt and yet have no concerns about security. This item fills the bill quite nicely...So much so, in fact, that I purchased several more at a local supply house for family members.",4
"Cell Pnones, Cameras and GPS Protection

In addition to holding cell phones and a spare battery for the Nokia 51xx size phone, I use this nice little bag to hold a CASIO Exilim point-n-shoot cameras such as the EX-z850, also along with a spare battery. A little mod and I have pouch for spare SD memory cards. This bag also works great for the Garmin Legend or Vista GPS units, but spare batteries won't fit.",4
"Can't beat the price!

This is a sturdy, well made little guy. Don't expect leather, but I like it well and use it over the leather Cingular case.",4
"great little holder

My LG400 fits in it perfectly, I would prefer that there weren't a clip, just the belt loop. It is sturdy and closes securely.",3
"Tough Case

I have had this case before and I love it. I had to replace my old one because I got a new job and the job came with a new phone and it didn't fit my old holder. This cell phone holder is tough. I'm a Electrician and I need a tough holder that will last and this one is the best I have found. Five Stars. Shipping is very SLOW from the company we order it from.",4
"Phone Holder

This was everything I would want in a phone holder. It clips over the trousers, but also has a belt loop which definitely should be used to prevent the holder and phone from falling off. It is well built and should last for a long time. You will need to make certain that it will hold your size phone. The loops on each side for a pencil or pen do not work well as they are to short for a standard size pen or pencil.",4
"I have nothing but praise

This Custom LeatherCraft Small Cell Phone Holder is made of a strong and textured synthetic material which gives it a sturdy and attractive look. It measures 2"" wide, 3-1/4"" long (excluding the flap), and 1-1/4"" thick when fully stretched. The flap covers the full length of the front and is secured with Velcro which I prefer over magnetic closure. The sides are made of elastic material affording the holder a snug fit around the phone. All the edges are reinforced with stitched hems for durability. The inside of the holder is padded to protect the phone. On the back, there is a belt loop and a metal belt clip with a half ring above them. I have nothing but praise to the design, workmanship, and usability of this Custom LeatherCraft phone holder. It is an excellent buy.",4
"Cell phone car charger--great

Well, for the price, it couldn't be better. Works fine and is far less than buying it at the phone store where the phone was purchased. Always a pleasure to do business with Amazon and it's affiliates.",4
"Works well

The vehicle charger works well for my older Samsung phone. Nothing fancy, but it is only a car charger, after all. Will see about durability, but OK so far.",3
"Works great

Got this for my kindle fire and it works great. Used it on several trips and no problems. Don't know why I have to make such a long review for it to accept it. Guess I won't do this again",4
"Good product.

I rated this Samsung charger five stars because it worked exactly the way is suppose to, good quality and the price was fair. Another reason, Samsung is South Korean and I am very proud of their high quality products. I left there September 25, 1954 and the country was devastated and look at it today.",4
"Prompt shipment and it works as it should

This car charger for my Samsung phone performs exactly as it should and the price was great as well. Thank you for providing a quality online experience.",4
"cheap and it works but duplicate order shipping and handling a rip off

The product was a bargain and works fine. However I simultaneously ordered a phone battery and a book from amazon and thought I would have on shipping and handling charge. Instead I received three, which seemed excessive.",3
"Low quality, failed immediately, find another.

This charger blows a fuse in my car when I plug it in. I've had good luck buying inexpensive chargers in the past but this one is not worth buying.",0
"Excellent Seller

Excellent product. works great with a Samsung U540 and a Samsung U410. Super fast shipping and a good product at a super cheap price. I'd buy from them again.",4
"Good Charger for The Money

This thing does what it's supposed to do. Seems somewhat sturdy to the others that have looked at....at 1/3 of the price.",4
"Terrible product.

These unit do not work good. You can hardly hear it and when you turn the volumn up on your radio you get to much static. Horrible device.",0
"Jabra improves on the convenience of cell phones

I recently upgraded my cell phone with Verizon's ""New every two"" program. I added the Jabra BT250V and I love it.I have Motorola's E815 and the pairing was hassle free. Any name on my contact list on my phone can be accessed by voice command. I didn't have to create ""voice tags."" For me, I pressed the ""mult-function"" button, a voice responds through the Jabra, ""Say a command."" I simply said, ""Call Wife."" My phone immediately recognized my command and connected me with my wife.Another benefit, besides the obvious convenience and safety of handsfree dialing, is that I can hear the phone better. I use to practically shove the phone into my ear and still couldn't hear very well. Now, the Jabra hangs loosely on my ear and I can hear great. If I'm having a hard time hearing, I just push the earbud into my ear. I wear my Jabra all day long - about 12+ hours and I hardly notice it.The BT250V has vibration alert, but I turned it off after a few days. I also have my phone set to answer automatically, so I don't have to do anything, just say, ""hello.""I leave it on every night and it seems to hold a charge for about three days. The Jabra I have now is actually a replacement. The first one quit pairing with my phone after a week. This one has been working great for about a month.The only complaints I have is that I bought mine through Verizon (their insurance plan covers the phone and one accessory according to customer service) and paid twice what I could've gotten one off of ebay for. Also, it took quite a while to get used to the loose feeling it has hanging on my ear. It has never fallen off, but I felt like it should fit more snugly. It comes with two different styles of silicone ear buds - two short ones and two long ones. Memory foam ear buds might be nice?Overall, I'm very happy with the freedom, convenience and safety of my Jabra and I think you'll be happy, too.Update: May 1, 2006If you have trouble with your Jabra pairing with your phone, try plugging it into the Jabra charger and unplugging it. This has never failed to correct a pairing problem for me. I discovered this after returning one Jabra BT250. After using it for nearly five months I am very happy with it.",4
"Good, convenient way to use your cellphone

I have used this headset with Nokia 6620 as well as Nokia 3300 and they work well. The sound is very clear, while I have never used a volume setting above 3 bars (has 7 bars available).However, sometimes they do not pair well with my device, so I have to turn them off-on in order to work.I have also used them with my laptop, and the sound is great! As for range, I would say that I never had a problem as long as I was within 20 feet. However, if you use them in the house, walking from room to room, pairing will get lost.Have also recently the BT-250v but they did not work as well. A lot of chatter and too much background noise, although I was testing them inside my apt, without any noise at all.",3
"A disappointing purchase

Within two weeks of using this phone case the clear plastic cover near the stud/button which clips to the body of the case, which allows the wearer to remove the phone from the case, developed a tear. This tear rapidly grew which made the case unusable. I might add this malfunction occurred while wearing the case in an office environment.I have since bought a Covertec leather phone case of similar value but of superior quality to that of the Krusell.",0
"warning

This product is not the same as the one you see in the picture. If you get this item you will not be able to get to your pc without pushing your phone out of the case. Forget about getting help from SF Planet it make it hard to return items. Do not buy this unless you only want to use your telephone and not your computer.",0
"Good design, won't last forever

I bought the case for my work phone; I work in an industrial environment and the case sees alot of serious use. It's a solid case, works good for protecting the phone from abrasion. Its been nearly three months now and the case is beginning to come apart. I don't really blame the quality of the case as its seen much abuse. I'll likely get another when this one is finally unusable.",2
"Great for on the go!

I needed one really bad for my car and found this works great for my RAZR. There are a lot of chargers out there, and you really can't go wrong with this item. Does the job and I'm pretty satisfied. Ready to pick up another one for my truck!",3
"Good Charger

This was a pretty good charger when I used it. The problem was I didnt use it much.",2
"No problems

What can I say - it works just like it says it would. You plug it into the car outlet and into your phone and it charges it up. It fits securely into the outlet. I haven't used it a lot, so I can't vouch for its durability, but so far it is fine.",4
"Spare Car Charger

Amazon was clearing these out at $1.99 each. If you have priced them, you know they sell for much more than that normally. I already had one for my car, but at that price, I needed another one for my husband's car so that I can charge my phone when he is driving. Gee, at that price, you could just have a spare.",3
"Great product

I purchased this for $1.95 when it was being cleared and got it via Amazon Prime as 2nd day air. It works just fine/",4
"Innopocket Sony clie NR70V Aluminum case.

This was a waste of my money and more importantly a waste of my time. The thing can not fit the NR70V and the clips they put there can not even lock into the device.It does not have any spaces to keep your Memory cards.You can not use itt with the remote commaneder attached to the device otherwise the remote will unplug tself after a couple of minutes.All in all i cant use it.I tossed it into my collectable nonusable ellectronics.",3
"thank about it..

i bought this charger for i700 samsung pda phone.when i used this at my car.charging was ok, but phone was off.that means when i charge the pda, i can't use the phone.it so bad...",0
"ok charger it just charges slow

This charger is ok, but it it chargers slow. My phone also does not stay charged very long.",1
"Excellent replacement battery

Battery has a long life and works as well as the original. I do not use the PDA much and battery lasts about a week.",4
"BoxWave Stylus A+

Hey Folks this is the smoothest stylus that I have ever owned. If you're looking for something that works with the iPad 2 then you have found it. I have purchased every version of stylus on the market and none of them work. This one does I promise. The only thing with this is the lanyard not sure what it is for or how it would connect to anything. I removed mine and just use the pen clip.",4
"cell phone cover

I really did not not this product. I kept thinking my phone was going to fall out, but it stayed in. Then again I had an extended battery. Deliver was on time.",1
"Hands Free Ear Bud

This item worked great. Sound received was outstanding, and folks I spoke with said, it sounded great. Sorry to say, it only lasted a couple of days, before the flimsy wiring fell apart. Vendor was great but again, the item was manufactured cheaply. Figured the cost of returning item just wasn't worth the time and effort.",0
"Pretty adequate

The original one I got with the phone (LG VX4400) stopped working and I just wanted a replacement. The ones with a volume control seemed to cut down on the volume and the sound wasn't as clear as before. This one seems to work better although not like the first one. It isn't flashy and, of course, the newer phones are all going Bluetooth but I tend to hang on to devices until they die and this earpiece works for me.",2
"Poor sound quality

This item did not work very well with my LG1300. The sound quality was very poor even after adjusting the volume controls for the handsfree device on my phone. I found a universal hands-free kit for 2.5mm jacks at the store where everything is a dollar and bought it, thinking that if it didn't work, well, at least I'm only out a buck. Amazingly, it worked MUCH better than this one! I am therefore returning this item for a refund and keeping my one dollar bargain in its place.",0
"charger cheap

I guess they are right when they say ""you get what you paid for"".This car charger is cheap and won't stay in the slot.",0
"doesn't work long

This does not work long, but when it was working it performed very well. However I reccomend you pay the extra $$$ and get a higher quality one.",2
"Works fine

This unit was to go in our other car so we would have two chargers in two cars. This unit works well for charging the phone when needed.",2
"car charger

Looks identical to original that lasted 4 years; new products is functioning well and I am pleased with my purchase and would not hesitate to purchase again through Amazon or this manufacturer.",3
"thoughts

very pleased with product and shipping time. told phone was out o date and needed to upgrade, thanks to this did not have to",3
"Took too long

I was very disappointed in this company. They took too ling to send my item. I had to contact them several times about the ordered. Last time I buy from them.",0
"Dandy

A good little unit that can save your hide if you forget to charge at home.",4
"Good service

They sent me the wrong adaptor but as soon as i contacted them they sent the right one.",4
"Fell apart first day I used it

This is not even worth the penny I spent on it. It fell apart the first day I used it.",0
"ear bud

I haven't used this product much. It was a little hard at first to insert the connection end to the phone. The sound was not very clear. The product serves its purpose, allowing to you be hand free.",2
"Broke after a short time

This worked really great until after only a very short time the part that plugs into the phone broke. It would not get a good connection so you would have to hold it in tight defeating the purpose of the handsfree.",1
"Excellent!

Only thing I'd change is the inability to adjust the earpiece size. It was too big for my ear and kept falling off.But in terms of quality, A-!!",3
"didnt sync

not sure if it's something I'm doing but I couldnt get it to recognize the hotsync to the computer which is the only reason I got it. Then since it didnt cost much it's costs me more to send it back so you end up just eatin$ it.",0
"Doesn't hot sync!

Same as the others. Made the mistake of not reading the previous reviews. It has no button to push for hot sync so it DOES NOT HOTSYNC! Waste of money!",0
"same here

I second that sentiment; my only consolation is that it was cheaper than the plain car charger I had tried from Wal-Market...",0
"NOT A BATTERY!!!!!!!

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE WORST AD I'VE SEEN IN A LONG TIME!!! THESE ARE CAR CHARGERS AND NOT BATTERIES AS DESCRIBED IN AD. A TOTAL WASTE OF THE BUYERS TIME TO ORDER, GET AND THEN HAVE TO RETURN AND HASSLE TO GET THE PROPER AND FULL REFUND",0
"Works only with i.Tech headphones!

I bought the earlier version of this adapter because it worked perfectly with a set of headphones I already have. However, this version of the adapter now only works with the manufacturer's headphones (i.Tech Bluetooth headset/headphone) and not those with a password or default key of 1234 which most bluetooth stereo headphones have.So if you are hoping these will work with your headphones, check the passkey. If your headphones default key is 1234, this will not connect to them.",2
"Poor

What lured me is the fact that theres 15 of the screen guards. However they are very poorly crafted. I wish I had purchased a single better quality screen guard.",2
"The best all in one

If you are in to photography please get this phone the pics that this cell phone create is just amazing and yet still you can have the modern day function that a phone would allow to have and more",4
"Buene batería

Utilicé esta batería en mi viejo celular por poco más de un año antes de migrar de tecnología celular y hasta esa fecha todavía funcionaba... excelente bateria...",4
"snap case

I was pleased with the service and speed of my delivery. As a matter of fact, the first case I received broke and the seller promptly sent me a new one. The item is easy to take on or off your phone and it is a good,inexpensive way to change your phone's look when the mood suits you.",3
"No BS and great battery life

This phone is the one I rely on to do what a phone does... make calls and retrieve my voice mail. The battery life is awesome, the phone is sturdy and very well made, and the flashlight and alarm clock come in very handy! I love this phone. Oh, and I am addicted to the little Snake game. But this phone isn't about extras, it's about phone calls. I can go a looong time without having to recharge it, too.",4
"Old Reliable and Just Works

I still have my Nokia 1100b (circa 2006) for use as a backup prepaid phone and it's extremely durable and reliable as compared to my app filled but fragile iPhone. While the Nokia has never dropped a call or been in a bad coverage area, the iPhone routinely drops calls and the coverage is like swiss cheese. Excellent battery performance even after many years of use, and when you need a phone that ""just works"", this old school phone is the only one to have. That said, I'm rarely using the Nokia except as a backup - playing Snake is fun but not quite enough.",3
"durable

I had this phone for 5 years and i dont like technology just simple dial and thats it and the battery of 5 years died, got a new one fast and it works like newLOVE IT",4
"SKIP THE BATTERY STORE

The new phone battery works great. It took only three days to receive it by mail. Much better than paying a fortune at the phone or battery store.",4
"not really OEM

I don't know if there is a misunderstanding or what but I thought that OEM means original the real brand name product, but when I received the product it was not an ""OEM"" product it did not have the word samsung anywhere on the battery. Unless OEM stands for something else but I think this is misleading.",0
"It didn't work

Perhaps the battery wasn't the problem, but it while it worked initially it didn't take or hold a charge. We had to get a new phone.",0
"Cell Phone Holder (Wrist)

My husband picked up one of these for me about 2-1/2 years ago because I was never accessible at work and kept my phone in my purse. This enabled all of my family members to contact me anytime they called which was very convenient. I place this on my wrist on my way to work in the AM and take it off when I get home....In July 2011, I attended a funeral and somehow my holder was misplaced. My husband never remembered where he'd purchased the first one (he thinks it was at some Dollar Store) so I searched online until I found this....I ordered 4 and shared them with my coworkers, they were very pleased since they have seen me wearing mine for the last few years. Once you start wearing it you will feel lost without it....I have it while working out also, the phone has never fell out or anything...It also comes with a belt hoop attachment but I have no use for that....I told my husband this was one of the best things he could've picked up from the Dollar store since he bring home so many different gadgets and half of them are useless. Hope this helps...",4
"The Sport Mate phone holder is very helpful

I found this type of cell phone holder extremely useful when I was hospitalized for 6 weeks since my cell phone was my link to family and friends. I could have my phone either on my wrist or around my neck (especially since I couldn't reach the hospital phone). I have also used it as a ""lifeline"" (with my phone at my wrist) to call someone to help me when I have fallen.The only drawback was that I couldn't pick the colors of the holder; I received black and lavender holders, which are fine for me.Although I saw the holders at a cheaper price, I trusted Amazon.com and the holders were delivered very promptly.",3
"cell phone holder

This little cell phone holder is truly wonderful. If you don't have a pocket and need to keep your phone close it is perfect. I need to get several more and give as gifts and keep an extra for myself. I highly recommend it.The price is an extra perk also.",4
"Wrist Cell Phone Holder

I really enjoy my new cell phone holder. No more searching for my phone. Always on my wrist and very comfortable.",4
"I wouldn't purchase this again.

Sport Mate Multi Use Cell Phone Holder Carrying Case w/ Band & Lanyard~You do not get a choice of colors so I ordered 3 to have a choice of sorts. The lanyard is a peice of ribbon and 2 of them weren't even sewn. The colors were still not that good. The case was unevenly sewn. It is much smaller than the picture-like for a little small kids track phone maybe? The closing clasp is really weak and cheap and comes undone. And the wrist strap fit my 3 year old granddaughter without cutting off blood flow. BUYER BEWARE.",0
"phone holder

Just didn't like the product. Hard to get the phone out of the holder and ddn't like the clip.",0
"Platinum Skin cell phone cover

I bought this cell phone protector for a friend because her phone was getting scratched.The price is really nice compared to the Nokia store.Plus its has a tight fit and it doesnt cover the screen or speakers like some cell phone covers.",4
"Jabra MiniGels BT250

Fast shipment, exactly what I ordered and works like a charm. Would highly recommend purchasing.",4
"Works well - loses ear gels too easily though

Other than walking outside in a breeze the sound quality has been great. I've lost at least 6 of the ear gels though, they pop off too easily",3
"Jabra BT250

It is a fine ear piece it reduces background noise.Sounds clear for both recieving and sending.For the most part it feels comfortable on your ear but it depends on your ear size. It can rub you the wrong way. Over all it is one of the best Ive ever owned.",3
"Perfect ear piece for Jawbone

The original ear pieces for the Jawbone didn't really fit my ear correctly. Read about these from others and decide to try it out. Works perfectly and doesn't fall out at all. Now my Jawbone is actually usable. Love it.",4
"Work great with the Jawbone 2.

If you can get past the clicking noise in the Jawbone 2 these things help the Jawbone 2 stay in your ear much better. The design of these Jabra minigels also put the sound deeper into your ear so you can hear the bluetooth earpieces better, especially if they are light on the volume. The shipping is a little expensive though.",4
"Jabra Ear Pieces

Everything went smooth with the purchase and delivery. The assortment pack is nice for the original purchase of the headset, but only one size fits my ear so it would be nice to be able to purchase replacements in specific sizes.",3
"Jabra Ear Gel Product review

The initial fit eliminates sound, but with the lack air circulation into the ear the ear gel looses its ability to stay sealed within a few minutes, thereby not staying in its comfortable position.",1
"Jabra MiniGels

These MiniGels are great! A big improvement over the original ear buds!!Jabra MiniGels for BT250/BT250V/BT500",4
"OEM Quality - Expensive for what you get, but no alternatives

Ear pieces were OEM Quality. Came quickly. Were expensive for what they are.",4
"good customer service

the person i talked to was very polite and helpful i got my refund fast it was the wrong item but i will go back to this company and by more",3
"It melted!!!

I bought this so that I could charge my cell phone in my car, as such you'd think you could leave it there... NOT THE CASE! I had it about 30 days, used it a few times with no problems and was very happy.One day I pulled it out from under my seat after a particularly hot spell, only to find that it had melted so badly that I could not get the unit to plug back into the cigarette lighter.Pro:-Charged my phone well, connection solid-Inexpensive-Red LED to indicate power flow supplier/charger connection to car madeCon:-Unit melted in my car when parked in the hot summer sun. More specifically, the portion that plugs into the lighter warped and the halves separated, bending more than 1/4"" and edges curled inward exposing the internal circuitry-Made by a 3rd party, not a by an OEM (originial equipment manufacturer) which often provide higher qualityBottom line: cheap garbage, save your receipt so that you can return it when it fails.",0
"An attractive, practical leather case for the Samsung A900

Looks great! Only complaint is that the see-thru cover makes the main screen almost impossible to see in daylight due to the glare. Otherwise, I have no complains. I've had mine for a bit over a month now.",3
"Works with the VX8100

Works great with the LG VX8100.",4
"Razor phone cover

I order this product for my mom and she loved them. They are made of a thin material and she did not have any issues with the cases.",2
"1 good, 1 poor

The 2 cases were two different types, with one pretty good and one worthless (cheap construction, to thin, didn't fit right). This review refers to the good one:Pro: Good protection for phone. Easy off and on if you put the flip part on first and stretch the other part over the base. I love silicon covers for the protection and grip. The good case is very good.Con: Chargers don't connect well through the case because of the raised silicon area around the connector hole. I found if I used an exacto knife to bevel the plastic edges on the charger connector (not the case), it took care of the problem, but if you don't do that, you'll end up taking the bottom of the phone out of the case to charge, leading to extra wear/tearing. It isn't designed to be removed every charge!",2
"I looked for silicon cases everywhere

and I finally found them on amazon. It's nice because you can kind of see the actual color of the phone through the case. Unfortunately you have to get the screen protectors separately cause they don't come with. Still a good deal overall.",3
"Love them!

We love our covers, they cover the phones perfectly. The cling a little to the inside of your pocket, but we'd rather have the protection.A friend bought ONE for $20 at a cell store! We got TWO for $6!",3
"Nice loud BT earpiece

I have a bit of problem hearing these things so I was pleasantly surprised at the listening volume of the HS 655.I've owned Motorola, Sony-Erricson, Jabra and Cardo-Scala headset, they are all sitting in my desk drawer, collecting dust. They were just too quiet.Another nice feature is the charger is the same fitting as my RZR, a mini USB.",4
"BlackBerry Bluetooth

This little bludtooth actually was run over by a car and except for a few scratches works fine. Volume is great. This is a must-buy. It is great quality and well-designed.",4
"BB H655

received the Blackberry HS 655 shortly after ordering it online, at a great price by the way..good packaging, came with the instruction pamphlet including charging directions and device functionality.i read thru those materials and charged it overnight.Been using this product for about a month, every day. I have been using Blackberry phones for about 5 years now and this HS 655 is far and away the best Bluetooth headshet I have used.3 ear pieces came in the packge. I selected one that fits my ear very comfortably. easy instructions to enable as Bluetooth with my phone. worked the first time through.very lightweight, hardly noticeable in the ear. I keep it in my ear for extended periods of time throughout the day as I drive around the city. 3 hours long is not uncommon.Reception is clear, ""crystal""!! clear!a soft impress answers the phone and ends the conversation. volume adjustments work very well. I keep the case clipped to my pants pocket at times so that way it is handy for storgage when not in my ear.Having used as many as 1/2 dozen other headsets over the last few years, nothing compares to this one...I did initial researach on the Internet to check out other reviews and the consensus of the product.It definitely meets and exceeds my expectations!!Blackberry did ""good"" with this one..I highly recommend it for other Blackberry users. small,lightweight, comfortable, and terrific reception!!",4
"655 headset

I purchased this item for use with my blackberry pearl. Since I received the item I have been hearing complaints from people with whom I talk using the headset that there is TONS of static coming from me to them. I thought maybe it was just a break-in period but its been almost a month and nothing changed. I will attempt to return it now.",0
"Good fit, comfortable, still doesn't block out ambiane noises

Casing needs to cover the ear sponge as well for protection. The sponge part keeps falling out - needs to be glued on or the fit needs to be improved from the factory. I solved this by twisting the sponge all the way to the right (or left depending on the ear you are using it in). I think the casing needs to be more protective. The top part, including the ear piece, protrudes from the top of the case and, in a purse or pocket, causes the earpiece sponge to come off. I also have the ear bracket attached and, when the sponge comes off - that does too. Try digging through the bottom of your purse for that and the ear piece! AND, I still get complaints about ambient noises, even though this was one of their selling points!!!!",2
"Compact bluetooth

I have a blackberry pearl and this bluetooth headset works well with my phone. Feedback from friends and family indicate that they can hear me much clearer than on my previous bluetooth headset(Motorola H505). It took a little getting used to (it's really small!) but I am happy with the purchase. The carrying case makes this a must have for me!",3
"Best bluetooth headset I've ever had!

This product is incredibly ergonomic, you won't notice you have it on. Excellent sound quality and wireless range. Battery life is great!. It will vibrate if you have it on it's holster and will close the call if you put it there. I really have no complaints about it.",4
"Pretty Great Headset

Pros: Lightweight, small, great sound quality, extremely comfortable.Cons: Static if you wear on the opposite side of body from your phone (ie, earpiece in right ear, but BlackBerry in left pocket or holster on left-side of body)",3
"Nothing special

I was somewhat dissapointed by this device especially that is has been branded by Blackberry. I was expecting a lot more. They advertise the device being functional upto 30 feet away from your phone, if I walk about more than 5-7 feet, voice quality starts detioriating rapidly.While using it when driving, I have had 50-50 positive and negative responses from the other end. Some people tell me that it is just too loud and that it is picking up all the noise around me. Other says, it sounds like you are just talking on a cell phone (which is what I would at least expect it to do).Controling the button to switch off and on, pick up an incoming call, and ending a call isnt the greatest. It doesnt work like they would intend it to. At times I push the button to pick up a call, it does nothing. So I have to revert to my phone to answer the call.Overall it is an acceptable device, I don't use it heavily except when driving.I will certainly keep my eyes open for other devices out there. I would highly recommend against buying it if you are buying it because it is branded ""Blackberry"". It is a mediocore device by my standards.",2
"my worst ever and I've had a few

Range it's a huge problem with this device. My Dash is in my pouch attached to my belt most of the time but as soon as I increase the 2 feet range I'm in trouble. Sound quality doesn't even metter cause you never get to experience it unless your phone is within two feet. Batery? well another dissapointment. My last motorola headset lasted about a week compared to max two days with this one. However... very stylish! Don't buy it! Very disappointed!",0
"Poor Sound Quality - Maybe not... Updated

The performance of this headset is disappointing. I originally ordered it because my Moto headset (HS850) seemed to have low volume when used with the Blackberry 8830 (the HS850 didn't have this problem when used with a Moto V710 phone). I figured since the HS 655 was optimized for Blackberry by Plantronics, it would be the best choice. Reviews rated the Plantronics version highly. My experience: Comfort and fit was fine. Features and operation also fine, although it lacks the ability to switch between calls during Call Waiting. Volume for me was excellent (solved my original problem) but people consistently complained about the sound quality on their end - lots of noise, static, etc. The headset was never more than about 2 feet from the phone (same side of body) so range wasn't the problem. I called my own office voicemail to record the sound quality from various locations during my commute and confirmed the poor performance. Switching back to the Moto HS850 got rid of the problem, so I figure the phone is ok.This one's going back. Maybe it's just a defective unit, but I'm done with this model. The hunt for a decent Bluetooth headset continues...**UPDATE**I ordered a Plantronics Voyager 510 based on the high marks so many reviewers gave it. It had the same noise problem as the HS 655 (crackles, etc) on the receiver's end when paired with the Blackberry 8830! Now I figured the phone was at fault. After playing with a couple of settings, I found that the encryption setting was causing the problem (Bluetooth setup -> highlight the device ->select ""Device Properties"" -> set Encryption to ""Disabled""). With encryption disabled, the problem is gone. So probably the HS 655 was fine all along. The 510 may still be a better choice since it has a noise cancelling microphone while the 655 does not, but the style is definitely ""old school.""(It's puzzling that RIM didn't make sure the HS 655 was fully compatible with their own phone, or at least put something in the headset instructions to disable the encryption feature. Then again, they had really poor documentation that came with the product: a quick start guide that didn't even describe how to change ear buds (3 sizes provided) or how to mount the ear clip that came in the package. They did have a card that directed you to their website for more info, but there wasn't anything more descriptive there either. I had to go to Plantronics web site to get the more complete user guide for their 655.)",1
"Blackberry Headset HS-655

I recently purchased this headset and am very pleased with it. It came with 3 sizes of urethane earpieces so I found one that fits snugly in my ear. The headset is so small and light I do not need to use the supplied wire loop. Sound is loud and clear thanks to the earpiece. The holster idea is great- it vibrates when a call is coming in and the earpiece automatically answers the phone as soon as I remove it from the holster. Someone complained about the reception- I experienced poor reception too, at first. I have a Blackberry Pearl and in the Options/Security Options/General Settings, I found a setting for Bluetooth Signal Strength. The default is the lowest setting. I had to enable password protection to change this setting, but once changed, I could disable the password protection again. Now, my headset operates clearly up to about 20 feet from my phone.",4
"comparison with Plantronics 510

This headset is almost weightless and extremely comfortable. The reception is very good. The only drawback is that occasionally it has to be reconnected to my cell phone. It is not necessary to go through the whole pairing process, but it still takes time. The other drawback is that my Blackberry 8830 seems to crash whenever I try to answer a conference call with the headset on. This may be a problem with the phone and not the headset. The Plantronics 510 holds the connection much more reliably and has excellent reception, but it is heavier and not quite as comfortable.",2
"Plantronics version of Blackberry HS-655 Bluetooth Headset

This is a nice little device. It only stays in my ear securely by using the wire piece that goed behind my ear. The sound quality is good, but not outstanding. There is some jitter to the sound even when only 6 feet away from the phone or if the phone is on the other side of my body from the headset. BEST thing is that background noises are significantly reduced so that the headset can be used in semi-noisy environments. Way to go Plantronics!",3
"beats jawbone!

Had 2 jawbones, both junk. Bought this & found it to be vastly superior, even though noise cancellation would be a nice addition, it's not necessary with this headset.",3
"BlackBerry HS-655 Bluetooth headset

Reception is clear. Spoken words are easily understood. Light weight and comfortable. Some people may require the ear loop for the headset to sit comfortably in their ear. Nice touch with the capability to recharge the device with a AAA battery in the holster. Doesn't appear to be able to be paired with 2 cell phones (different manufacturer) at the same time.",3
"HS-655 Bluetooth Headset

I use this product daily. The volume control is amazing. I have issues hearing certain tone levels, and this is the first headset (I have tried 4 previously) that has enough volume so that I can hear any caller, regardless of the tone level in their voice. The gel earpieces are very comfortable as well. Very reliable product.",4
"Works great with Blackberry curve

I bought it and used with my blackberry curve. It works great...the device is slim and light and fits into your ear perfectly. The only thing is that you need to make sure to keep it clean all the time.",3
"slb review of blackberry 655

Overall pretty good product the charging cradle bites as you have to have it with you. I don't know why all the bluetooth's can't use a common charging tip.",2
"BlackBerry HS-655 Bluetooth Headset

Product worked well in most situations. But for a device supposedly designed for a BlackBerry, I wasn't impressed. Its audio seems to break up on some calls and makes it difficult for the person on the other end to follow you in a conversation. I have had several other Plantronic bluetooth products and bought this one thinking I would get the same if not improved BlackBerry phone performance. I didn't.",2
"Very cheaply made

This product is very cheaply made. It only lasted two days before it ripped at the seams and was unusable. Pretty disappointed!",1
"Beautiful, Well-fitting Case

This is the first cellphone case I've had that actually fits the cellphone like it was made for it.It's made from plastic and covered in leather. The case snaps onto the two halves of the RAZR phone -- skin-tight -- and holds on very tightly. All the openings in the case match exactly with the openings on the phone, so one doesn't have to massage and smooth the cover to align the case with the phone, as one might do with a soft leather case. There's no difficulty opening the phone with the case installed. The tan brown leather is actually very attractive.",4
"It's ok

Back when I still had my BlackBerry Pearl I was in dire need of a case. So I bought this product. It came in real handy from the moment I first had it until I switched phones. The only downside to this case is that when it's being used every minute of the day, the plastic color tends to fade, but that's only if it's used constantly, like I said.I never really got a chance to using the belt clip that came with it since I don't like having anything hanging off my clothes, but since I was able to detach the clip from the case I stored the clip for future use. Overall this product was a great buy.",3
"Plastic, plastic...plastic

this case did not fit perfectly. The top clip did not click, so it never really closed. The plastic seemed really cheap...as if there was something rubbing off of it.",1
"Simple, maybe too simple.

UPDATE to my review in 2005: phone still working perfectly well after almost 6 years of use! Battery performance maybe 60% of what it was when the phone was new.ORIGINAL review:If you want just a phone and nothing else, this might be the right one. But after even relatively simple V300 this phone seems like a phone for second graders - huge fonts, limited functions, etc.Funny thing - if you have high cheekbones it's rather uncomfortables.",3
"Great phone, but not quite what I wanted.

All in all, this phone is great. It has an easily navigatable menu, great ringtones, and rather good reception (at least where I'm from). My only problem is the texting and instant messaging. That's basically all I use my phone for. The text messaging feature is fine, minus the fact that if you make a mistake and hit space, you can't go back and just hit ""0"" and edit it, you must backspace through the mistake and completely rewrite it. I use AOL Instant Messenger on my phone constantly, and that's the biggest problem I have with this phone. It is VERY slow connecting/disconnecting, and even when typing a message it takes a minute or so for ANY text to show up on the screen. Also, in order for me to see if new buddies have signed on, I have to sign off and back on, rather than just refresh the list (as with my old phone).If you mostly plan on using your phone for calls, then this is a wonderful phone for you. But, if you plan on using the instant messaging feature, expect a few problems.",2
"Good

I've only had the phone for a week, but it works better than the Nokia I had before. I haven't had any problems w/ it so far.",3
"I would give this new phone away-looking for a battery for my old phone

I had a Siemens phone prior to this and T-mobile talked me into signing a 2 year contract with a new phone instead of just replacing the battery on the siemens phone. I wish I would have said, ""no thank you"" On my seimens phone I never experienced a dropped call and that is all I experience currently. In all fairness to t-mobile, they did offer me a refurbished samsung, but the problems still persist.",0
"Poor phone design - Hurts to use!

I am totally disappointed with the physical design of this phone. When I have it held to my ear, the silver edge that sticks out actually digs into my cheekbone. Just enough that after a short call it leaves a red mark and an indentation. After a slightly longer call the mark is actually really sore. Why the need for the sharp edge? Otherwise, it works fine. I'm finally buying a different model after suffering with this one for three months. It's really a silly design.",1
"Stay Away From x495

The Samsung x495 looks sleek and cool but doesn't really meet my basic expectations. I used to have a Kyocera on Verizon's service and switched because I wanted something a little more affordable. Choosing this phone/Tmobile was a big mistake. I'm paying less but I get a fraction of the quality.I consistently don't get service in entire areas around the region--sometimes I'll be out and find I have voicemail for calls that didn't even ring, I have dropped calls, the sound quality is poor, the design isn't that great, it's uncomfortable to hold against my hear due to the hinges. And the way things are set up inside the phone's systems are totaly counter-intuitive--it offers to edit numbers I want to call and call numbers I want to retrieve information on. Plus the little ""T-Zones"" button is totally annoying and puts me onto the internet everytime I breath on it! Oh and I found the battery life ot really be unsatifactory--when the battery is low--the phone gives you only a minute or two of warning before shutting down completely. I'm going back to Kyocera as soon as possible! Stay away from the X495~!",1
"Good but not GREAT

This phone looks great, it has a neat blue-lit keypad and is a great size. The speakerphone works great and everything on the phone is VERY easy to use.The only thing I do not like about the phone is that the reception is not as good as it could be, perhaps because there is no antenna? This doesn't bug me much though because the cell phone I had before this one was a Motorola with an antenna and the phone was HORRIBLE. After only 2 days use the phone messed up and I could not hear anyone on it. I will NEVER get a motorola again!Samsung is great if you're looking for a simple yet nice looking phone! :)",2
"Bad sound if reception is weak

I'm not too imporessed. I've had the phone for 5 days now. I had a Nokia 6800 before this that would give good sound (hearing people, people hearing you) even if the signal was weak (one or two bars). When the signal is weak with this phone, I can barely hear people (their voices braak or sound garbled) and they can barely hear me. So this phone is going back. Note that the phone picks up the signal at the same number of bars when compared to my old phones, its just that it can't handle the sound unless its a strong signal.",2
"Why didn't someone warn me?

I shop through amazon all the time and I am usually very happy with my purchases. However, I was in search of a new samsung phone because I like their products and for some reason, decided on this one. The first thing that threw me off was the ""list price"" that stated the phone was worth $199. I have since been to a t-mobile store and the price is $9.99, for good reason. Why didn't anyone say anywhere in the description or the reviews that this is a YOUTH PHONE???It even feels like a toy. There are 4 screen savers. Lassie, some Lab puppies, a snowboarder, and some teacups, I guess for the sophisticated consumer. And I refuse to pay $1.50 to download a new screen saver because I am not throwing any more money into this toy. I am way too old to be carrying this phone and it is way too hard to return it to amazon without terrible complications to my phone service. BAD IDEA!",0
"The Bomb

This Cell is off the hook. Its awsome cause you could talk to other T-mobil customers free. Weekends are also free. You should really get this phone.",4
"Samsung has Done it Again!!!

Samsung, in my opinion, the best mobile phone manufacturer out there, has brought another winner to the entry level phone market. Thier entry-level sucsess started with the e105 several years ago. The e105 spwanned the award-winning e series phones (e105, e315, e317, e335, etc). Now, Samsung's x series has another winner. The x495 and its Cingular twin the x497, is a well designed phone that has basic features in a small package. The screen is well sized and vibrant and the menus are intuitive. Voice quality is average, but the speaker is nice and loud, a rarity these days. The flip is burly and seems durable. The exterior screen is informative and easy to read. Speakerphone is average and doesn't stand out in any particular way. The phone is compact and the keypad is easy to use. T9 predictive text is not my favorite (I prefer iTap), it is better than having no ptext program. T-Mobile is great, blah, blah, blah. They have great customer service and the best reception in my area. Their family plan is better than ever now, since they have added more minutes and lowered the additional line cost to $7.99 from $9.99 per additional line.In other words this phone has any basic feature you could want and it just works!(By the way, this phone is my backup for my Moto RAZR. Sometimes I even prefer this phone to the RAZR!)",4
"Don't Waste Your Money

This is the second Samsung x495 that I've owned. The messenger service quit working on the first one I had. When going to use the messenger feature, the phone would shut off on it's own & turn back on by itself. Luckily it was just days before the store warranty was to expire so I took it back & exchanged it for another of the same model. Well the store I purchased & returned it to only had three models to choose from, the Nokia 6010 and the newer Nokia which cost more than I could afford. So I exchanged it for a new Samsung x495 and this one is having problems as well. I just got it a couple days ago. The phone shuts off on it's own which is not a good thing because I use the alarm feature to wake me up. The messenger service on both of these phones is poor. When I type a message, the screen freezes. It does have poor reception, even when trying to send a text message. Alot of times the texts will fail to go through and if your using the T-Mobile to go service like I am, you still get charged 10 cents whether or not the text actually goes through or not. It costs 10 cents just to log into messenger and even more if you are able to send messages without the screen freezing up on you. The games,the wallpaper and the ringtones that are already on this phone when you purchase it are really bad. I do have to say that the phone looks really nice but that's the only good thing about it. Now I'm going to have to take this phone back and I'm going to get my money back this time and try to find something better. This phone is a complete waste of money. T-mobile support isn't the greatest either.",2
"I'm with ""Hannah""

I had exactly the same experience as ""Hannah"". I had the Siemens flip phone (which I loved!), had battery problems and was told I could upgrade to the Samsung under warranty. Got the new Samsung and used it for two days and hated it! The volume control on the outside is the stupidest design ever. I press it the whole time I'm talking. The sound quality was horrible. It sounded like my callers were inside a tin can. The design includes two ""hinges"" when the phone is opened that press into your cheekbone while you talk. I sent that phone back and am just going to get a new battery for my Siemens (which, thankfully, I hadn't sent back yet).",0
"Love this phone already!

I just bought this phone yesterday as an upgrade. I cannot tell you how much I love this phone already. I used it for the first time and couldn't believe the great reception that I get with it. This is my 3rd phone that I had under T-Mobile and its the best one yet. My 1st phone was a Motorola v66--very cheap, crappy phone with poor reception and boring features. My 2nd was a Nokia 6010--a frugal choice for the nonpicky consumer, it had good quality reception but also had boring, old technology features. My new Samsung is a great phone with great quality reception and wonderful features. I went shopping looking for a phone that didn't overload in features, but still kept my interests up. This was it! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good phone that doesn't have a camera, or is not in need of Bluetooth's connection.",4
"I love this phone!

What a great little phone this is. It looks great, the audio is good. I just wanted a phone, not a video game and not a camera. This phone delivers.",3
"Poor Audio Quality

When my motorola phone died I went to the T-Mobile store and was told Samsung made quality phones, so I picked up the X495. This phone was attractive because it's compact, inexpensive and has no external antenna to break off. The problem is that the reception is not nearly as good as my old Motorola and the audio quality is terrible. When I'm in my apartment, I have to stand next to the front window in order to get decent reception. My previous phone worked anywhere in the apartment. The audio is so distorted that I have trouble understanding what people are saying. The volume level adjustment steps from too quiet to too loud with nothing in between.I find the keypad layout annoying as well. They put the T-Zones button, which I never use, dead center and raised. I suspect this is to promote the T-Zones service which costs extra.The earpiece and charger ports are covered by cheap plastic covers which seem as though they're about to fall off. I have considered pulling them off just to get them out of the way.Next time I'll try a Nokia.",1
"Nice Basic Phone for Everyday Use

I previously purchased an expensive import phone (unlocked) to use with my t-mobile service. The phone was stylish and full of features but broke in a couple of months... therefore I've concluded expensive phones aren't worth the trouble and decided to stick with cheap, basic phones. This phone was free with a 2yr contract (I'm on a family plan so ended up getting 4 of these). First of all this phone is VERY BASIC, with no camera, bluetooth, and/or mp3 player, etc. Most people do NOT use all of the features mentioned above so it may not be worth paying for those extras. The phone is easy to use/set-up, which is the case with most Samsung phones (Motorolas on the other hand, are not very intuitive). The battery life is pretty good (so far, I've had it for about a month) and last about 2 days with ""normal"" use, which means couple few minutes calls a day. It has basic features like alarm, memo, and calendar for events. The color scheme is somewhat feminine in my opinion but others may differ. I don't recommend getting aftermarket covers since they are much lower quality than the factory part. The phone comes with handsfree earpiece which works decent, but does not come with a car charger. The reception is slightly worse than my old phone, which was a Samsung E720....... the previous phone was t-mobile so the generally weaker reception quality has to be attributed to this phone. If you are seeking lots of extras, do not even consider this phone. On the other hand if you are just looking for a solid, everyday phone with no frills consider this phone.",3
"Great basic phone.

The keyword is _basic_, if you are looking for high end features, look elsewhere: No Bluetooth, domestic triband (no 900), no camera, and no voice dialing.What it does do is _work_. Samsungs quality is always good; this phone is a solid performer with few frills. It does have a speaker phone, and will take voice notes, do hi-fi and voice ring tones, and has sms, mms, and wap abilities. Great phone for the light user or entry user.",3
"Samsung x497 -- A Quiet Star Performer That Surprises and Surprises.....

After returning the disappointing and (in my opinion) over-hyped Nokia 6102, I really didn't have any high expectations left for flip phones in the $100 range. Of course with a new or extended contract you can easily get a new flip phone these days for a small fraction of that price. With the Motorola V-Razor phones burning up the cell phone market now, it really leaves little left for the other guys, even Nokia has struggled to keep up with their biggest rival with the new Motorola ""Razor Craze"".Someone at Cingular recommended this Samsung x497. To be honest I didn't even consider a Samsung flip phone. I knew little about Samsung as a flip phone maker, only that it seemed overshadowed by its bigger brothers, Motorola and Nokia. But I figured what the hell and decided to go with the x497. Imagine my great surprise and shock when I opened the box and saw a very sturdy, solid-looking phone. Once fully-charged, the x497 opens up to a bright, vivid screen. Buttons and controls are solid without the least bit of ""wiggly jiggly"" feeling you get with other flip phones. This one looks and feels like it can last several years and probably withstand some brutal drops onto the sidewalk (not that I will try it to prove my theory !)Reception and clarity are FANTASTIC !! In the two weeks I've owned this phone, I've experienced maybe one dropped call and that was in a hilly area where all other phones had similar problems. Speakerphone volume and clarity also are amazing. I've read so many reviews and complaints from other Amazon users that speakerphone volume seems to be a big problem on many models. Well, not this one. I really had NO expectations for the Samsung and this one definitely is a KEEPER !Now the Cons -- It does not come with a camera or Bluetooth, but for me, those issues don't matter. I am not someone who absolutely HAS to have a camera regardless whether I use it or not. I know several friends who have to have a camera phone because it is the ""IN"" thing right now and all their friends and relatives have it. Jeez !! If these are not necessities to you, then it may not be a drawback.The other CON may be its size. It's a bit on the small side if you are a big guy with big hands (like me), but I've gotten used to it and now actually like its size so it can easily fit into my pockets or held easily in one hand.Anyway, if you are looking for a SOLID phone with equally solid looks, feel, and performance, I HIGHLY Recommend this Samsung x497. At first I thought the phone was a bit on the small side, but it easily falls into your pant pockets, but still big enough for you not to lose or misplace. I've only begun to start tapping into its many features, but still performance is the key factor.Again, if not having a camera isn't an issue, you will be pleasantly SURPRISED by this Samsung x497 (only thru Cingular), but I imagine its twin brother x495 (for T-Mobile customers) would perform likewise.Bravo, Samsung !! You definitely have a new fan here.",4
"Awesome phone!

This phone does all it is made to do very well. The screen is excellent and the images are perfect. It can ring very loud, which was a problem with another phone I used (I couldn't hear it). It is a light-weight phone. Talking on the phone is no problem, easy to hear and it is loud and clear. Very simple to use... options are clear and right there in front of you. The reception is very, very good as long as you are in a covered area. I find T9 text messaging to be a good feature, it is very useful and makes things a lot faster. My only complaint is that it does take a few minutes to sign onto Instant Messengers and basically the entire time you are in the messenger the phone lags, but this could be because of the number of people on my buddy list. The silent actually works... I used a phone that beeped when you recieved a text even on silent which was a bad thing at school. The phone does not come with a big selection of wallpapers, and the ones it has are really dumb. There are not a lot of ring tones, either, but you can download pretty much anything you can think of for $1.49 using t-Zones. T-Mobile has a nice coverage area and activating the phone is simple. I did have a problem setting up my voicemail but I eventually got it to work. If you want a picture/camera phone, do not get this phone --- it's that simple. And if you want a phone the quickly browses the internet, this phone is not for you. I use this phone primarily for text messages, and it also does calling and IMing very well.T-Mobile To Go is the cheapest prepaid wireless plan. I have done all the math and it is your best bet.",4
"Very Nice Indeed!

Does everything it is supposed to do and does them all well. Just received the x495 as a backup phone (to my P910a) ... no camera, MP3 player, add-in memory cards etc but for a new cell phone user or someone needing a solid phone ""that just works simply and solidly"" this could be the one.Pros:+ Usability is excellent, simple & straightforward+ strong RF (signal), perhaps not as strong as a Nokia or my P910a but pretty close.+ excellent speaker-phone+ clear audio for you & the caller+ sharp, vibrant screen+ menus are simple, easy to follow+ 3 different alarms, great as an alarm clock even works to wake you when the phone is powered off.+ does WAP/ T-Mobile t-zones nicely+ good battery life, 2-3 days between charging+ Outside screen ""can"" be seen easily in the dark, just hold volume up side button for 1-2 secondsCons:+ no email+ no easy syncing to get address book, tasks & calendar entrees to/from a PCStill a ""5/5"" and a great entry-midrange phone ... it just works, no glitches at all (so far).",4
"Basic phone, poor reception

This is a basic phone with the added plus of having a SPEAKERPHONE. Unfortunately though the speakerphone seems rather staticky compared to turning it off (so it is not really a reception thing).Another plus is an external volume control. However, this is on the side of the phone. For me, it is right where I hold the phone, so I seem to be turning the volume up and down a lot unintentionally.There are only two very bad games. There are a couple pictures on the phone. There is a calendar, alarm clock, timer, and voice recorder (which is nice).It is small, but the keys are well placed. It is not hard to use at all.BATTERY CHARGE TIME - FAST! It fully charges in about 2 hours. Unfortunately, after 1 day and 3 calls (all under 5 minutes) it is already showing less than half charged. So, I think the battery life may be less than indicated. But, still better than my ancient Nokia.BUT, POOR, POOR, POOR reception. I am SHOCKED! I thought at first it could be the carrier (T-mobile). To test this, I stuck the SIM card into my old (3 years old) Nokia. Well, on the samsung I had no service to 1 bar but not enough to complete a call - on the Nokia I had 3 bars! I placed a call, and no static! Sheesh! So, no, not the carrier - it is the phone.If you search the CNET reviews for the Samsung X475 you will see it has poor reception as well. I took a gamble and hoped this was updated on the 495. But, I guess not.It is an attractive phone. I like that the time, date, day of the week, battery remaining, and signal strength are all displayed when the phone is closed. But, since I got the phone to actually make/receive CALLS not tell me the time of day, I have to rate it accordingly.I am going to return the phone and maybe try the Motorola V330 or something else with some kind of antenna.",1
"Great phone if what you want is a great phone.

When deciding how many stars to give this phone, I decided it really depends on your frame of reference. If you are lining up all the phones currently in production, then you can arrange them in ascending order based on a number of factors. The factors we use to judge a phone naturally include the number of features. So in our hypothetical lineup, there are certainly other phones with more features, and those are likely to occupy some of the top spots. BUT, another way to judge a phone is to ask how well the phone measures up against what it purports to be. This phone has no camera, no bluetooth, and no email client. If those are the features you are looking for, then this is not a 5 star phone. However, this phone, to me, makes a statement abot its intended purpose by virtue of its selective inclusion -- and exclusion -- of features. While it doesn't have all the bells or whistles in today's spectrum of wireless gadgets, what it DOES do well is act as a phone. And in that context, it is a great PHONE -- having those features you would likely want in a device for making and receiving calls. A large, easily readable screen font; a very lightweight housing (made lighter, no doubt, by not including extras like a camera lense); nice key layout with excellent tactile feedback (i.e. the buttons are easy to find and press, and feel good doing so); pretty good menus; excellent color display that can be viewed well even outdoors; a very solid feeling flip (the hinge is strong and pivots smoothly); teriffic battery life; and the phone comfortably cradles your face with it's angled v-shape when open. Although I don't need a camera, I DO prefer to be able to sync with my numerous phone contacts on my PC. I would have liked bluetooth for this reason, but a cable and software is available that I am going to try -- I will be satisfied using a cable interface if I can get some good syncing between the phone and PC. Overall, I am conservatively rating the phone 4 stars, because the sky's the limit when it comes to gadgets, and in today's ever-evolving gadget marketplace it is hard to call anything perfect. Bottom line, great phone.",3
"Rock solid feel and function, nice look,

This is my 4th Samsung cell phone with T-Mobile. S105, E105, X475 and now the X495. I love T-Mobile because they upgrade phones cheaply as long as you extend your contract 12 months as opposed to other carriers who require 2 years. I paid 40 dollars but they gave me a 50 dollar rebate. -10 dollars to get a new phone! Have not had any reception issues as stated by the other reviewer. I love the look and feel of Samsung flipphones. None better. This phone has a clean and unique look, although slightly feminine with the white plastic insert.Speakerphone is awesome. I can hear clearly and they can hear me. Speakerphone plays through the earpiece but has convenient volume control on the side. Screen is bright but on the compact side. Phone is a little bulkier than most other samsungs, but not annoyingly so. No external antennae so it is clean. Best of all I really enjoy the feel and function of the buttons. Nice separation and also raised off of the body to ensure accurate dialing. Great Battery life. Have had the phone on for 3 days now and one hour of talk time and I am showing 2 bars out of 3 left. No camera, but I think camera phones are overrated anyway. Can't go wrong with this one.",3
"great phone

I bought this phone to repair an older Samsung model. I've had this phone now for a month and it has not given me any problems. I did not need a phone with fancy gadgets. All I wanted the phone to do was to call and receive phone calls without static. A nice added bonus was the speaker phone which works fairly well. Another benefit of this phone was that you could transfer your phonebook and old text messages that were stored on a SIM card staright to this phone. The included ringtones are a bit cheesy but was not a bid deal since I all I wanted was a cheap phone that works well.",4
"Nice Looking, Nice Feeling Basic Phone

I recently extended my T-Mobile Contract and picked this Samsung Model in-place of my somewhat ""klunky"" Nokia 6010. So-far, I'm very happy with it and I'm particularly happy about battery life and the rapid recharge time. My one complaint is that the ringer volume isn't nearly loud enough; even-though I have it set at maximum volume I'll often miss calls because the phone was in my pocket and I simply couldn't hear it ringing over background noise.",3
"Very good phone...plus it actually works

After my motorolla v180 acting up on me and freezing all the damn time, I had to get a new one and the samsung x495 doesn't disappoint. The only bad thing about this phone is that I can't access the internet...dunno why. Reception is great, and the battery life is long-it charges in two hours which is really great. So far I can go anywhere and still have excellent reception. The speaker phone is superb, not loud and muffly, it is so clear, but you have to use it with the phone openIt is sleek and small, very nice to carry and show off. It's the perfect girl phone hehe :) If you are looking for a basic phone that actually works, this is the phone you have been waiting for!!!!!!",3
"Great phone

This is my third Samsung phone with T-Mobile, and I can say that I am very impressed.I have had absolutely no complaints with the reception I get on this phone. Certain coffee shops and academic buildings where I go to college had been very unaccomodating to my other Samsungs (R225 and C225) but this one pulls in at least 4 bars no matter where I go.The interface is well designed and easy to use, especially if you are familiar with Samsung phones. The lack of an option to change your directional button settings was a bit irksome at first, but now they seem very convenient.I didn't get this phone for the games or for ringtones, I just got it so that I could have a good phone. This is easily the best phone I have ever used, much more physically accomodating than any others (flip or non-flip). The speakerphone works great and I have no complaints about how it sounds on my end, nor have I received any complaints from people with whom I have spoken using the speakerphone.",4
"A little good, a little bad

This review reflects my wife's and my experiences with this phone. To start, I have to say I've had no problems with the phone. The main design flaw I've experienced is that part of the phone digs into my cheek while I'm talking. So unless I take care to hold the mouthpiece away from my cheek it hurts while I talk. I would have rated the phone with 3 stars if it weren't for the following.The screen on my wife's phone went dark after three weeks, making it difficult to use the menus. She returned the second phone and the new one's screen went dark after three days. This is especially problematic when trying to make a call using the address book.T-Mobile stated that my wife will be upgraded to the next level of phone for free if she is forced to return this third phone within 30 days.",0
"my first impressions -samsungx495

plus points-Nice looking: I love the gray and white, it makes the phone look very professional and neat looking.Keypad: The keypad is lit up very well, you can see every key, and the blue looks pretty cool.Durable: I droped it a few times already, and a few nicks are already on the beauitfuly shinny finish.Speaker Phone: really great!negative points-Reception: This phone does not have good service performanceSpeakerphone: Cant use while flip is closed!!Charging: Does not ever say something like ""Charge Complete"" its annoying .",3
"great but

Alas I'm enjoying the cover for my T989 being that ask the cool covers were designed for the other carriers, but my only complaint us the locking mechanism used. Once you drop the phone it INSTANTLY pops open and your phone either flees out of the case our is left exposed to being flipped on its face. So my workaround was to get some super glue from the hobby store and glue it shut. Figured i could always take a knife to the glue or a key to force it open and reglue it if necessary because sometimes you would brush the clip with your arm and it would pop open. Otherwise its a great piece, clips on to the belt easily. You can remove the clip wheel in the back and slide it in your pocket. Great idea!! Just not enough thought on the closing part.",2
"Good product but could be stronger

The case does not interfere with the phone functionality. It is lightweight with a low profile. The clip remains secure on the waist. The clip that closes the case should have a tighter fit since it too easily pops open allowing the phone to fall. The empty case bent when I accidentally sat on it but was easily re-bent to form. I've been successfully using it for one month.",3
"Case Review

I like the case it is very sturdy,but the case has a flap on the side the allows it to open without much effort, the clip came apart two days after I received it,but I like it overall",2
"Nice but heavy

Phone cases usually last me about two months before the belt clip or something else breaks.I think this one will out live them all.This case does add some weight but I do not mind that. Nice fit to the phone and a sturdy construction.I would recommend it if you are looking for a strong case that does not add too much bulk to your phone. I like the removeable belt clip. When I put it in my pocket there are no protrusions.",4
"Excellent Case!

Fits nice and snug on my T989. If you prefer your phone to feel more rugged and secure rather than ""plasticy"", this is the case. All buttons, softkeys, ports, speakers and cameras are unobstructed while still remaining protected in the case. And although they don't have it pictured, the black case looks great on a white phone.Worth $30 for sure.",4
"Disappointed.

I ordered the Krusell Cabriolet case for my Nokia E61 smartphone. However, the cut-outs do not fit some of the buttons on the phone exactly, as was described in the product description. I have tried several times to adjust the case to accommodate the power button and the joy stick on the phone, but to no avail. I also see that the cut-outs are not completely straight -- which is the cause of the problem.",1
"Don't buy

The item looks nice, but is just not useable. The plastic does not cover the screen, it covers the joystic area and moves too much. The phone slides out of the case and because of the way the leather is and OFF button, the phone turns off without you knowing it. Don't buy, there has to be something better. You will end up not using it anyways.",0
"Just did not fit

I have had other Krusell cases an they were great but this one just did not fit the phone very well. I gave it a couple of weeks hoping the leather would strech but it did not help. They still have the best belt clip system.",1
"Turns off phone

Poorly designed. No cover for screen and seems to hit power button and turn phone off on a regular basis.",0
"Phone will Not stay in case it come out by itself

The Leather is real good but no strap to keep phone in the case I just start using this case last night and it came out by it self five different time not made right.",0
"Good music player, ok phone

I've had this phone for about a month now. I didn't like the looks of it when I saw it, but then I went into the t-mobile store and tested it out and it's pretty good if you want a music player/cell phone combo.Music from the speaker is pretty loud. Drains the battery like crazy, but most people would probably use it with headphones anyway. This phone comes with headphones that are decent. You can use your own headphones, as this phone also comes with an adapter, but there is a hiss in the background. It's only noticeable during the quiet parts of songs, so I wouldn't say it's too much of a big deal. It's more like white noise, but I just stick with the ones it came with. Using the headphones it comes with does not make the background hissing sound. This player can play songs randomly, where you're not listening to the same random songs over and over like other music players. Uploading songs is easy, all you have to do is drag and drop. It records your most listened to songs, favorites, etc. I haven't used the play list feature, but it's a nice option to have. It also has an equalizer to improve whatever style of music you listen to (and it does make a difference). Buttons are easily accessible for music playing. A bit hard to press, but that's better than accidentally pushing them in your pocket or something.As a phone, I'd have to say I have a preference for Samsung over Nokia and maybe that's why I'm not 100% in love with this phone (more like 99%). The voice quality is pretty good, BUT it can be a bad thing when you're in a noisy environment (it picks up a lot of background noise). Sometimes the phone gets really static-y or the sound quality does poorly, but that's a less frequent thing. I don't like that there is only one alarm (no multiple alarms like Samsung has), but that's not such a big thing. The speaker phone option is handy, and the buttons on the outside of the phone are great for easy access.OH! And the headphones work as a handsfee set, so you can be listening to music and then talking to your friend a minute later if you want.Now for the bad... This phone doesn't feel durable at all. It's made of plastic and the slider slides too easily. Seems like a small amount of pressure on the screen will crack it, so I wouldn't recommend it to those people who don't take care of their phones.The best thing I can say about this phone is that it comes with a free 1GB of space for your songs, making it better than other mp3 players for the price AND better than other music players, period. It's a good music player, especially for the price, and it's a decent phone. Nothing too fancy about it's phone qualities, if you ask me, but it gets the job done. It's real quality is the music player part of it, I can't stress that enough. Also, there are some good sites to download fun wallpapers, themes, etc. Check it out --> http://gallery.mobile9.com/c/nokia-5300-themes/1/",3
"Much better than my Razor

I got this phone becuase I was eligible for an upgrade and was sick and tired of my Razor that I think is entirely over rated. This phone gives me every thing that I can ever need in a phone and more. I can't get over how many features this phone has, I use it for everything.",4
"3 months with this phone have been AMAZING.

I recommend this phone to ANYBODY. I absolutely love it. I have had it for three months now and not a problem so far. The music player is great, and I swear...the camera looks ALOT better than 1.3 mega pixel. The handset is wonderful, and so is the headset included with it. If you buy this phone, it WILL last you a long time.But yeah..so far, no problems whatsoever. I love it. [..]",4
"Huge Pro's, huge Con's

Update:If the memory card is bumped, which is easy to do because it touches the inside of the battery cover, the phone gives up all picture, ringer, and theme settings stored there and you have to program them again. The only way to make sure your settings are not lost is to store them on the phone, which has limited space.The good stuff is great, but the bad stuff is horrible.Great:======The loudspeaker is amazing. It has good bass for a phone and it is really cear, as long as it doesn't get overloaded.The display is also amazing. 240x320 resolution can display detailed pictures, and the overall quality is really good. Colors are bright and there are no streaks or dark areas.The included memory card is 1 gigabyte. Loads of videos and songs.I like the number keypad and menu keys. They are large enough for fingers, easy to push, and yet they have a click you can feel. Even though the phone is in a slider format, the number pad keys have a slightly raised profile so you can feel the individual keys. The menu buttons also have raised areas so you can click without looking.Awful:======The music player is not as bad as it could be, but for some reason saving playlists does not seem to work. When I select a list and play it, the phone starts playing tracks that aren't on it.The buttons on the side of the phone (Volume, play controls, and camera) feel cheap, requiring a good amount of pressure and still having a squishy feel. They all feel like they are going to break when pressed, and the play button on my phone was actually broken right out of the box.There is no adjustment for brightness or contrast. The display looks great, but it is actually too bright if you want to view websites and videos in low light. Since this is a full-time device, in theory to be used to play music for hours, it might also be handy if the brightness could be turned down to save battery power. Too bad.The lowest volume setting for viewing videos is almost as loud as the maximum volume on my small Ericsson. It can annoy people at some distance, and it won't get any lower.The WAP browser is the same basic POS as on the 6030. Sometimes text is squished into a single-character column. Sometimes it displays text as the same color as the background. Every time a page loads, it goes blank and comes back again. It looks like the page has loaded and is ready to scroll, but then it pops back to the top again. The high speed data rate and large display are useless for web browsing if the software can't do anything.The standby clock, even in the screen saver, is really small and can't be adjusted.The software is just plain buggy. The phone crashed briefly when viewing a web page, and somehow that caused some of the theme graphics (but not all) to revert to the defaults. There is also a menu option to change the text color for the standby screen, but it doesn't work. It always goes back to black after changing it, so I can't use any dark wallpaper images if I want to see the menu key labels.With such extremes between the good and bad, I wasn't sure what final rating the phone deserved. I decided on a lower rating because the great quality of the loudspeaker, display, and data speed don't provide much benefit when the negative aspects are accounted for.",1
"Good phone ...but horrible battery life

Nokia 5300 is my third phone till now, I am not very crazy about phones, and I give more importance to the basic functionality of the phone rather than other features, I never used any phone apart from Nokia phones. In all other phones battery life used to be simply awesome, but for this phone I am really disappointed with the battery life, I need to charge it every other day. Overall this phone is good. no other complains.",2
"Awful phone, avoid.

After my old trustworthy motorola pebble decided to pack in a went for the Nokia 5300 not so much out of being partially impressed by it but rather that was one of the better phones on offer as part of my phone contract.In the several months I have had it is has broken several times. The screen has decided to take the image of a stained glass window, the phone itself is this ugly little fat thing that sits uncomfortably in your pocket probably the only half decent functions of this phone is a half decent camera.While the phone has tried to sell itself through having a built in MP3 player and radio option personally even if I didn't have an ipod I would rather just spend 50 on a half decent MP3 player and have a phone that is sturdy, slimline and well, functions as a phone!Cant say there is anything really to recommend about this phone. 2 stars is being kind. If only they had put out a new version of the pebble.",1
"nice phone

I like this phone. It is easy to use and is a good size for me. I like the fact that you can use your own mp3's to use as ring tones instead of having to buy them : )Battery life is not great but that is a minor draw back. I find myself hanging up on people accidentally sometimes because the slider is sensitive when on my shoulder between my ear.Overall I think its the best phone I have had to date.",4
"Great Phone-Update

I purchased this phone to replace my land line and have not been disappointed. I haven't used all the functions yet (downloading music), but haven't had any problems with anything else. Here are some pros and cons:Pros1-Colorful/Clear Display2-Good Volume (ringer volume is loud enough and I can hear callers just fine)3-Easy Menu NavigationCons1-No shortcut to get to main menu (have to keep pressing ""back"" button)2-Battery access (it's really hard to take the casing off to get to the battery and SIM card-could be a good thing though)3-On/Off Button (it's very small-basically have to use my fingernail).** Update-3/22/08 **I've had this phone for a year now and I haven't had any problems. I've dropped it many times and it's always worked fine afterwards. Short battery life is the only drawback.",3
"Screen scratches too easily

Great phone. Just beware of the screen; you'll get some scratches within 24 hours unless you handle your phone with gloves. Buy a screen protector!!!!!",2
"5300

I just recieved my phone today from [...] and i was disappoint because it didnt come with everything it claim it suppose to come with like the usb cable cord, headsets,etc. All i got was the phone, charger,maual which is fine. Hopefully i hope have any problems with the phone because the phone is nice so far and i like it but i wish it had came with everything it said it would because i looking forward to putting music on the phone but i got to wait later to do that.",2
"Eh

I got this phone awhile back and replaced it fast because it kept freezing and I'd have to take the battery off to restart it. My phone recently broke and I'm back to using this one again and realizes why I avoided it in the first place.Picture Messaging - never works, always says network failureText Messaging - it doesnt seem to save new words so its quite annoying to have to type a frequently used word that it does not recognizeCalls - good. no problems here.Overall - sometimes the phone itself just freezes and the option to switch off doesnt allow you to choose it.",1
"I enjoy this phone

I know others have had complaints about this phone's dependability, but I've had this phone for a couple months now and it still works great and i love all the features that it has. At first, i was worried because the USB cord connection did not work with my Mac, but since it has bluetooth, i am still able to send and receive files with my computer and other phones with bluetooth. The battery life works great for me also because i really don't have to charge it that much. This is the best phone i have so far purchased. Uh, well, sort of purchased.",3
"Acceptable

Have used it for over 8 months. My thoughts (trying to avoid being repetitive from other reviewers):Pros:1. Good price--especially now, with rebates2. Great QVGA screen3. Decent set of features/applications4. Good MP3 player -- good sound quality5. Intuitive interface/menusCons:1. Cheap build-quality (wobbly slider, doesn't feel sophisticated, feels like a toy, even when compared to older phones such as RAZR) -- there're much better sliders out there2. Reception -- tested in some low-reception areas (the new RAZR2 and some Sony Ericsson phones managed to get close to full-bars, but this 5300 only gets 1 bar!!)3. Battery life -- you'll need to recharge every other day even with very light/mimimal use (not so much a problem for this particular phone, but it seems most Nokia phones suffer from short battery life).4. Supposed to be quadband phone, but somehow T-mobile turned it into triband. Also some features/application removed due to T-mobile's firmware.To sum up, an okay entry-level phone, but only worth it if free. If you like Nokia XpressMusic series, should consider the newer Nokia 5610 and 5310. If you must get a phone with T-mobile, should check out the RAZR2 v8 instead.",2
"Hello? Can you hear me?

I like how this phone looks and the menu is easy enough but that is about it. It works so I guess that's a plus as well? This is the first phone I have had where everyone I talk to has a problem hearing me. Apparently it gets a ton of background noise. I cannot really rely on this phone for any important/business phone calls. I'm thinking of going back to my old freebie Nokia candy bar phone for now.Bottom line: keep looking.",1
"Nothing special

It's not a bad music phone with the dedicated music keys, but it's not the most stylish ones out there. I would say it's great for the younger generation and would rather not have to take it out in a meeting. I ended up returning it as there was no T mobile coverage in my area. I probably wouldn't buy it again even if my current provider had it...",1
"Back cover of phone is not covered by warranty.

Just to let anyone who is interested in this phone...the back cover is not covered by your warranty with T-mobile. So, if you just happen to lose it or break it, T-mobile will send you everything else (the phone itself, charger, etc), but without the back cover. Don't ask me why they don't cover it--I thought that was pretty weird b/c without the back cover, the phone is nothing! The battery will fall off! Also, the manufacturer doesn't carry it either so, thank goodness for ebay! My phone is functional again! The guy from Nokia I talked to said that I should have called them first (the manufacturer)to repair it, b/c they replace everything, but check first anyways before sending your stuff to them.The phone itself has been good to me though, but I do wish it was a little bit slimmer. T-mobile customer service is questionable though.",2
"great phone overall--speaker problem

I have had my phone for close to a year now. I traded in from the Razr to this phone because I was told it has a better signal that it's motorola counterpart. Not the Razr but the product with a lot of the same to offer.The only complaint I have at all is my speaker doesn't work properly which results in missing calls or not able to use the speakerphone.Aside from that, this phone is awesome!",3
"Wished The Voice Recorder Had More Than A Minute

I just received the Nokia 5300 a few days ago. One thing I found out was that the voice recorder could not record more than one minute. It looks like it can, but after talking to Nokia twice over the phone, recording more than a minute was not available for this phone. Didn't make sense to me that you can choose the miniSD card to put your voice recordings on, and not be able to record more than a minute. Plus, you can record while talking on the phone - but only for one minute!Everything else about this phone is great! I do highly recommend reading the pro's and cons of other reviewers. I have a Microsoft Vista laptop and it worked great with it - for those wondering if it will work with Vista.",3
"pretty good

This is not the best phone ever made. It is not the worst phone ever made.It is above average in nearly every regard. My faults with the phone are:The slide mechanism isn't very smooth.It's only a triband: 1900/850/1800 which means its next to useless a lot of places outside the country.Favorite features:1gb of memory standard. This was the highest memory sold with any major carrier phone when it was released.Easy music and camera controls.",3
"Great looking phone with great features

I bought this phone a week back from Amazon. I was eagerly waiting to get it. Finally I got it couple of days back and the phone is amazing. It is great looking phone. It is compact and very comfortable to hold in the hand. I don't think I need to carry mp3 player with me anymore. Infact the loud speaker on this phone is added plus compare to mp3 player.It seems the battery life is moderate compare to other phones, but I used the phone for hours yesterday but it consumed just 20% of the charge.The phone with so many features with a price tag of -50$ what else I can ask for ? 2yrs of contract, thats fine there is no phone without contract these days.",4
"Good phone/mp3 player; Could have been much better

I have had the phone for some days now. It is a good phone overall. However, it seems nokia could have gone the extra mile to make the phone much better. Most people should love it, however some drawbacks might make it terribly frustating to some.Some pros and cons -Pros -1. Good reception/phone quality. Typical of nokia. No problems here2. Intuitive phone user interface. Again typical Nokia UI. This one has nokia 'S40' interface. Phone is very responsive, and has no sluggishness that was found in some earlier nokia models.3. Good build quality. Slider is robust and smooth (No loose hinges). Buttons are not as flat as those found on some sliders, thus misdialing should not usually occur. External 'music' buttons can be easily felt by the fingers when phone is inside the pocket, and are hard enough to prevent unintentional pressing.4. Clear and bright display.5. Nice assortment of supported bluetooth profiles. Has stereo bluetooth (a2dp).6. Comes with 1GB card.7. Music quality is very good (however some noise issues may be experienced - see 'cons')8. Phone comes with adapter to use regular 3.5mm headphones.9. External speaker is very loud, and very clear for a phone.Cons -1. Music interface is highly frustating. Very difficult to make a custom playlist on the phone. If you want to combine different songs into a playlist (on the phone), the only way I found is to add each of those different songs to 'favorites'. Then open the 'favorites' list and then save as playlist. Even then song order may be lost. Each song from the favorites list then has to be deleted so that a new playlist can be made.2. Music can be synced on a PC using 'yahoo jukebox' or nokia PC suite software. Yahoo jukebox is a joke, and very confusing to use. 'Nokia PC suite' is a better option, but you may come across occasional bugs in the software. You can also simply drag music into the 'music' folder on the memory card, but you cannot create playlists through the computer that way. Mac users only have this last option to put music on the phone, and so they cannot 'sync' music but just upload it.3. When the headphone adapter is used (for the standard 3.5 mm jack), there is a slight but definite background noise (a slight hissing) that creeps in. This is not there when the provided earphones are used (which plug in directly into 2.5mm jack). And so though the music playback quality is excellent, the adapter is far from perfect. The provided headphones are functional but stock earbuds. Audiophiles may not like their options in either case. I exchanged the adapter at the store after a few days to see if my adapter was the problem, but the noise still remained. I shall get my phone exchanged to see if only my unit has this problem. Note - inline microphone cannot be used with the 3.5mm adapter.4. If you are using the phone with the provided headset, and you pull out the headset pin ""slowly"" (to switch to talking through the phone directly), the call sometimes disconnects. Somehow if you do not pull out the headset jack in a clean swift motion, the pin grazes the inner leads causing the call to disconnect. I realized this problem after my calls disconnected whenever i when tried to pull out the jack using just one hand. I went back to the store and pulled out the headset pin 'slowly' on every phone on display. Sure enough, almost every call disconnected. Even the t-mobile floor rep was surprised to see this, and lodged a trouble case with t-mobile.If you are careful and take out the pin swiftly, then it never happens.5. Battery life is very disappointing. The phone has the same battery as in older Nokia phones. However with the large display, bluetooth and music playback, the talktime suffers greatly. Some users might find themselves not using bluetooth for longer periods just to save some battery charge. You cannot afford to forget charging this phone at night.6. Voice dialing is a joke on this phone. You cannot save your own voice tag. A text to speech algorithm tries to match your voice with the address book entries and fails miserably. It is guaranteed to misdial almost every time.Other thoughts - Camera is 1.3 MP, and nothing good or bad about it. You can find better and worse cameras on phones.Mac users can buy isync plugin from [...] for a full featured phonebook and calender sync over bluetooth.EDIT - My friend bought a 5300 and her phone too has the problem of background hiss through the 3.5mm headphone adapter. So, its there in all phones.",2
"Impressed and Happy to be back with Nokia

I purchased this Nokia 5300 Black at the T-Mobile store. It does come with 1 GB memory card and I was able to easily load up 160 songs last night with no problems. Phone comes with USB cable to connect to your computer. I have a Mac so this was easy to do. You will not be able to download songs bought from iTunes but you can load up AAC files and mp3 and mp4. You can hold up to 500 songs if they are all 3.5 minutes long and compressed to 128 kps. My music is usually remixed and/or longer than 3.5 minutes each.I wasn't able to sync up with Bluetooth to my iBook but I was able to pair with my Motorola T305 that I will be using in my car. Apple has not approved the Nokia 5300 yet to sync. I am sure it is a matter of time since the phone is rather new.Overall, I love the feel of this phone, has wonderful 2 in screen, color is great, camera is cool, and it is very intuitive to use.I have been with Samsung over the last three years and I was concerned about going back to a Nokia. However, the speakerphone is absolutely great compared to the Motorola 195 that I originally got but returned.Once you load up your songs, the speaker is impressive. This morning, I had the phone playing music in one part of the house, and I had to go get something at the other end of the house, and I could still hear the music perfectly.Calling on the phone was better than expected. I was talking to my friend during busy traffic and lots of people/background noise and I was able to carry on a pleasant conversation with her unlike my Samsung that was difficult to do this with.The phone is quite sturdy. And I am happy to have a phone that not everyone has - a Motorola Razor. This Nokia 5300 looks a bit chucky compared to that phone but I feel like I have a very unique phone that is more than a phone.Who needs an iPod mini when you can get this and your phone all in one?I just ordered the Boxwave Frost Case for this phone. There is very little to chose from at the T-Mobile store as far as accessories and Nokia.com didn't have much either.*****The alarm feature to wake up is cool too. You can choose to wake up to your favorite song that you have downloaded and you can program it to slowly increase the volume of the song for your alarm. It also comes with programmable snooze. What a dream!*****You can make calls without even having to slide the phone to dial. As long as you have the number you want already stored in your phone book, then all you have to do is look up and press the green button!*****When you are playing your music, if an incoming call comes in, it will stop playing the song and then alert you with the normal ring tone that a call is coming in. Once you are done with the phone call, you can resume playing your music.*****As I said, this phone is a gem in all areas - speaker, sturdy, colorful, I think it is contemporary and an acquired taste for sure but nonetheless appealing, call quality is great even in loud areas, and lots of little creature comforts.Definitely consider this phone if you really like to have music and bluetooth and speakerphone. Else, this may not be the phone for you.",3
"Impressive phone..but some quirks

I just purchased this phone four days ago and have been impressed with it for the most part. The first thing you'll notice is how crisp and clear the screen is. This is a slider phone, and thankfully you can do most things without sliding the screen to expose the number keys. The only things that I can think of thus far that requires you to expose the keys is to dial a new number that's not in your contacts and to text message.Next, we go to the features. So we got a 1.3MP camera, camcorder, music player, 1GB microSD card, bluetooth support, and infrared port..and *drumroll please* an FM radio. Now, the FM radio isn't satellite based, so you cannot pick up radio stations from across the U.S., just those stations local to you.Now I will go into the good and bad things about each feature:1. Camera - Impressive picture quality. Yes it's only 1.3MP compared to those 8MP digital cameras, but can you show me a camera that does what this phone does? 5/52. Camcorder - Not all that impressive. While you are recording, the quality seems perfect. However, once you play it, it turns a bit distorted. Plus, it only allows for 20 seconds of recording time regardless of the size of your microSD card. 3/53. Music Player - Impressive. The speaker is of good quality, and very loud. However, I still could not find a way to change the order of the songs without making a playlist. There's play, pause, next song, previous song, fast forward, and rewind features as buttons as shown in the pictures. The buttons must be pressed fairly hard, so your music won't start playing spontaneously in your pocket. Also, I was blown away on how the quality of the music improves once you put on those stock earbuds. 4/54. FM Radio - I bet those that have this phone tried to use the radio but stopped short and told you to buy an enhancement. Well, the truth is you don't need to buy anything extra. Just plug in the earbuds that came with the phone, and this will serve as an 'antenna' and will allow you to hear stations. And since you need the earbuds to hear the radio, yes the sound will go to the earbuds. However, there's a 'loudspeaker' option that allows the radio to be played through the external speaker, but you still need to keep the earbuds plugged in, as it serves as the 'antenna'. This means that if you want to hear the radio on your phone, you NEED to have the earbuds with you. You may need to play around with the position of the phone and antenna (or you may have to move) in order to get clear reception. 3/5Misc. Info:Only two games to included, and both trials. (Lumines, Texas Hold'em)You can't transfer games from another phone. You must pay and download them again.You can't delete the pre-created profiles (those that come with the phone). You can just create your own.In order to change the phone to vibrate, you must make a vibrating profile. Then to use it, it takes several steps, which is not hard, but inconvenient.The interface shows the month and date, but not the day of the week.Only two face templates included with the phone.That's all for now.Overall: 4/5",3
"Good MP3 player/phone - Gadgetina kept it

Confidently walked intothe store to buy a pre-shopped/selected titanium slider; walked out with this one, which I had never seen before and didn't initially love the looks of.Why? I know you're thinking. How strange!Answer: More phone for the money, great reception and xcellent service.First things first: It's not a sexy slim thing; while it's fashionably small, it is bit chunky and marshmallow white where it's not black. Not fiercely slick at first glance.But what is it that you most want in your phone?Looks or function?This is what I loved immediately: The slider is smoothly satisfying, display is crazy, colorfully nice, the keyboard is well laid out/lit with good feedback, the interface is completely toss-the-manual-in-the-corner, and it takes pix and video with great zoom and the storage is generous - 1 gig transflash pre-installed, thank you very much. (Oh, and you can replace the included stereo headset with a bluetooth one if you like. Or use your own audiophile earbuds with the included jack adaptor. Choices! Ever looked at the proprietary jack at the top of the titanium slider? Ew.) In other words, it's a really friendly phone on many levels. If you've ever used a Razr, you know the other end of the usability scale.Then someone at the store let me hear the MP3 player through earphones. I heard beautiful jazz.Crisp. Clear. Sweet. Penetrating bass. Ahh.That is some -seriously- good sound!It also sounds pretty darn good through the external speaker.At home I discovered that, as I'd hoped, loading it was as simple as dragging and dropping your (MP3/WMV/AAC) files. Which is as it should be. Do I need a phone to frustrate me? No.Now to the phone: Simple to use. Have not dropped a call since I switched to this phone, and have not had calls go straight to voicemail either (grrrr!) So it does what a phone should do, too. Refreshing.Texting/MMS-ing is a pleasure instead of torture on this phone, and there doesn't seem to be a limit to how many the phone can store. (Whew!) Who knew?IM'ing is also simple, but do buy the message bundle before you fire that thing up.Pictures and video (with sound and banging zoom) look fine; the quality is a bit better than most and there are a million effects (that I would never inflict on anyone.)The phone is customizable to a T, including different MP3 ringers of your choosing for allllll of your friends (and frenimies too. And you do not have to cut the length or bitrate.)Finally, called customer service with new-customer questions a few times .... never waited more than a few minutes to reach a live person. They were always helpful, and I felt like my business was truly appreciated. This is in sharp contrast to my previous carrier, which sounds like ""swindler"" to me. Now.Naturally, nothing is without its issues/limitations and this phone obviously is no different. I would be in remiss if I did not mention the following. If you need a best in show phone, keep moving 'cause this ain't it - it has an idiosyncratic appeal all its own that grows on you. And don't bet the rent on the voice dialing - you'll lose. (But really, who are you calling with that?!)Note that if you need very loud earpiece/speakerphone volume, this is not your phone. It's adequate; it's just not a bullhorn. And it's likely you'll have to charge this baby every night, depending of course on your use. Screen uses juice.So that's what I know about the Nokia 5300, a phone I'd never heard of that, lucky me, suits all my needs. Give it a look.Who knows? It might be for you, too ....",3
"Great Phone for Cam, Video, Radio, Music, Calls & Contacts

I don't need to text, so the Nokia 5300Xpress is a really great phone for its price. My cell phone is mainly used for phone calls; but with this phone, I enjoy using its cam and music player.The screen is really clear and large compared to other phones I've had. The pic shows on the screen with brilliant colors and higher resolution than most phones even though its camera lens is 1.3 mega pixels (most cam phones on the market have 1.3 mp). The great thing about the screen on this phone is that you can fill the entire large screen with the pic without any borders. Most other phones have smaller screens and less colors/resolution.The music options are much better than my previous phones. You can add music from your CD collection or your hard-drive via the computer to the portable memory microSD--a really tiny--card (1 GB microSD comes free with the phone). You can play music continuously without having to press the play button for each song you want (which I had to do with my previous phone). You can also have it play your songs at random or repeatedly. It has an equalizer and you can play the music via the stereo headset (which comes with the phone) or via the nice loud speaker.You can control the volume, and if you put it on high, it gets pretty loud. The great thing is that you do not have to go into the phone menu to play music. There are independent buttons on the sides of the phone to play/stop music and control the volume for easy access (similar to any MP3 Player). Another feature that takes it up a notch is that it has an FM Radio in the phone and the reception comes in very clearly. The headset that comes with the phone could be nicer, but it's not bad for free. Only issue is that my previous Jasbra 2.5mm headset that I bought to use on the Motorola v710 didn't fit this phone.Another great thing is that you can have any music on your phone to become your ringtone without having to pay extra for your favorite ringtones. One weakness about the ringtone is that it does not have the combo ringtone mode of vibrate and then ring (which my previous phone conveniently had). This phone will only vibrate or ring, but not both.It took me a little while to figure out how to enter contacts into the phone, but once I figured it out (after reading the manual), it's pretty easy to add people's names and numbers. The good thing is once a name is added, you don't have to retype the name for each number. You can have up to five numbers (general, mobile, home, work & fax) per name.Other features you find on other phones, you'll find on this one: time, photo & video galleries, games (comes with Lumines Puzzle Fusion & World Poker), cam, video recorder/player, voice-recorder, IM, messaging, alarm clock, calendar, to-do list, notes, calculator, counter/timer and stopwatch.This is a nice looking phone, and it's a slider. I normally like flip-phones, but this particular slder phone really has attracted my attention. It's not too light; perfect weight because it doesn't feel flimsy. Try to get a plastic cover that clips right over the phone, which will protect your phone from any scratches. The sales guy gave me a nice clear one, and it makes it look even better. Also, local shops can offer one year contracts if you ask.Nokia 5300Xpress is a great phone for its price even though people can always say that it could be better. I've seen many worst phones, so this one is great for what I look for in a phone. I don't need a Blackberry, so this is the best that one can get for now. Go to the shops and check out the phone, I'm sure you'll like it if you're into music or just wants a basic phone. It's better than an iPod as far as I'm concerned because it has a phone as well as MP3 capability.Oh one last thing, people claim that the battery life doesn't last long, but I think it's pretty decent compared to my other phones. On standby, my 5300Xpress lasted about four days (which my previous phone only lasted 1.5 days). If you listen to music continuously on this phone, it lasts about three to four hours, which is quite long for a tiny little phone. Hope this helps.Brief Update: I've had this phone for over half year now, and it's still doing great. No scratches with my clear clip-on cover. The music player, FM radio and phone are all working well. The battery life is getting shorter, but I think that's understandable. On standby, it lasts about 3.5 days now. People who complain about signal problems are really just complaining about T-Mobile, which doesn't have the greatest signals available, but that's not the phone's problem. If you want excellent signals, you go with Verizon. If you want phones that you can use internationally, you go with T-Mobile phones (Verizon phones are great for the states but can't be used in other countries). This phone worked really well when I traveled outside of the U.S.",4
"Awesome Phone with A Few Quirks

I just picked this phone up to replace my aging Motorola v620, and I must say, Nokia knows how to make a good phone. True, it's weak in a few areas, most notably battery life. It does feel a little flimsy and the screen has a greater tendency to scratch. As someone who has large hands, I don't find any issues cleanly hitting any of the buttons.Pros:* Memory expandable to 2GB (comes with 1GB, which is a lot all things considered).* EXTREMELY customizable. No fuss no muss to download factory software and add everything from music, photos, videos and even themes. Yes, themes!! (I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet and there are many Websites that offer free theme, game and application downloads and there is a theme editor of some sort floating around the net).* Those of you familiar with Motorola ""modding"" know it can be a pain to access and modify the phone via your computer due to their buggy and highly proprietary software. Not so with this phone, not to mention you don't have to pay extra for the cable and software.* Great audio quality.* Camera/video is good with many options.* Standardized USB connection.* I could go on and on, but for the sake of time I'll leave it to the other reviews to fill in the gaps.Cons:* Battery life does suck pretty bad.* Somewhat flimsy feel to it.* Internal phone memory is not all that great.* Screen prone to scratching if not protected.* Transferring through USB can be a little sluggish. Renaming files on the device takes longer than one would expect it to.* Ear piece speaker opening is small and needs slight realignment with your ear in order to hear clearly.All-in-all, a great phone, beats the heck out of practically all of the Motorola phones I've owned or used (Even the Razr). Nokia hasn't let me down yet! I highly recommend this phone.",3
"Back to the drawing board

This is basically a beta-phone, not worth anyone's hard-earned cash. Nokia should give these away for free, get customer feedback, then produce something decent.Encouraged by the positive feedback given by others and Nokia's reputation (I had one of their phones years ago, but switched back and forth between Motorala and Samsung for a while), but forewarned by the cons others noted, I got this one to replace a Motorola Pebl.It's great because it's a slider phone and feels good in the hand. It's not so great on T-Mobile's network and gets poorer reception than the Pebl. It has annoying quirks that just keep me from exploring it more. It doesn't reset itself (at least, mine doesn't) after I have used submenus, voicemail and the like. So, when you delete a message for example by pressing ""7,"" the ""7"" stays on your screen no matter how long you don't use the phone afterwards, until you press ""Clear"" a few times. And when you press ""clear"" too many times, it starts loading T-zones which is the last thing I want to do after I have exited voice mail.When you bring your SIM card-loaded contact list over, know that every name entry that is spelled the same (Motorola let you have multiple entries with the same name as long as other info, like a phone or email address, was different), is being randomly deleted from your phone book.The camera is hard to activate, sometimes I have to press the button four times instead of the usual two. The ""off"" button is so illogically placed at the top of the phone that I always forget how to turn the darn thing off. I should have returned this phone within the money-back period, but the form and slider factor made me hesitate too long. Fortunately, I didn't spend a lot of money on it.",1
"Nice phone

I had just bought the motorola rizr z3 ( very cute phone, poor reception, very frustrating). I ended up exchanging it for the nokia 5300 and was back to the awesome reception nokia has. It has less features( as per games, backdrops and ringtones...not a biggie, you can always download) and a bit clunkier, but gives a great piece of mind. There doesnt seem to be a nice carrying case customized for the phone...will try the fosmon crystal clear...Music is great and clear. So far so good... no complaints.",3
"Very cool phone

I got a chance to play with one of these last week. The external speaker is very loud, the controls are easy to use and best of all, it comes with a 1GB card. My only gripe is the slide feels a little loose; I felt like I was always going to open it up by mistake. All in all a killer phone and the MP3 capability/software is a lot better than my KRZR.",4
"Battery Life ruins the phone

I got this phone two days ago and i was really excited about it. The mp3 player had pretty good quality right out of the phone and it was pretty cool all in all. However, after a day of having the phone with very minimal use (a few phone calls, listened to maybe 2 or 3 songs) the phone was dead. The battery life is way too short for me and i think i'm going to have to go back to t-mobile to exchange for something different.",2
"Terrible Phone

I think this is the worst Nokia phone I have ever had. It just doesn't seem like it's Nokia quality to me. I would get the Samsung slider if I could do it all over again. Battery life is subpar, slider seems cheap and breakable, speakerphone is not loud enough. The interface is pretty smooth, but that's about it. If you have to have a simple interface, then this might work, but otherwise I'd get the Samsung.",0
"Great value

For the price, this phone is fantastic. It comes with everything you need, and more. The best and foremost feature is of course the music player. The sound quality is great with the included headphones, although it also comes with an adapter so you can use the headphones of your choice. The headphones also function as a headset for hands-free talking. The speakers are also the best I've ever heard in a phone. It comes with a 1 GB memory card so you can immediately throw some songs onto it and start enjoying your music collection.Some people have voiced a concern about the music player being unable to make customized playlists. It's true you can't do this on the phone, but if you download the Nokia PC Suite software at their website you can create custom playlists on your computer. This program also offers an easy way to transfer other data like pictures and video from your phone. All you need is the USB cable which is included.With all those fabulous new songs you just threw onto your phone, you can now make customized ring tones! That's right, any mp3 can be assigned to your ring tone or to individual contacts, no matter the length. There's no need to spend 2 dollars downloading it from the T-mobile store.It's also extremely customizable. You can assign functions to almost any button. This is really handy in getting rid of that annoying ""t-zones"" assignment that it comes with, it is now officially my ""Phonebook"" button. The camera is also pretty decent so you can throw on a customized wallpaper or assign pictures to your contacts. Beware that the camera has a long delay between clicking and taking the picture, so they almost never turn out the way you think, and are usually blurry with moving subjects.The only downside about this phone is its battery life. If you're using it as a music player, you'll need to charge it once a day. And it can't be charged via USB so you'll have to lug around the wall charger. When I limit my music listening time to less than an hour a day I can get it to go two days before recharging, but this is still abysmal compared with my old Nokia which would go for a week. Also, beware that the screen is very scratchable. I managed to get three very deep scratches on my phone in the first week of using it. I recommend buying some sort of screen protector because the display is very bright and beautiful and you don't want to muck it up with easily preventable scratches.Overall, I highly recommend it. Aside from the screen protector and possibly a bluetooth, you'll need to buy nothing else to get this phone up to full functionality. Compared with some other phones which force you to purchase USB cables, headsets, adaptors, and memory cards, this is a steal!",4
"Pretty darn good handset!

I am in love...with my phone! I know that sounds absurd, but it's true. Originally, I had suggested a friend to upgrade their handset to getting this one; seeing how I had already done so with the Motorola V3T.Ironically after being displeased with 2 different Motorola's V3T RAZR handsets (both for having them freeze at startup), I called customer service and told 'em I wanted this handset instead. With a minor contract extension/handset upgrade, I was glad I made the switch to NOKIA. I've only had it for 24 hours and I'm totally satisfied with it. Below is a list of ""pro's and con's"" for you to consider:Pros:- Bright and visible LCD screen.- MP3-ringtones enabled (make sure to cut your tracks to about 25 seconds if doing so).- Video ringers.- Pretty fast charge, even while messing around with it.- Bluetooth and infrared-enabled making for quick file transfers.- Dialing keypad is raised for easy input.- Date can be enabled on screen (which the V3T lacks).- Comes with ""headphone jack adapter"" which enables use of any standard headphone that you may have.Cons:- Vibrate functionality is disabled with handset charges (by default).- Power button is somewhat small and difficult to execute.- FM radio plays with static (this may varies by area).As you can see, the pro's outweight the con's with this one, so give it at try. Also, if you decide that it's not for you, return it to T-Mobile within 14 business days of your purchase and get a full refund. As for me, I won't returning it because it's definitely a keeper! :)",3
"Very Poor Product!

I Bought the product based on the C-net review which gave it he highest rating. From the start the phone felt extremely cheap. I also had a terrible time trying to get the phone to sync with my Mac. Nobody at Nokia seems to realize that there are alternative platforms out there. I had to spend ten bucks on a third party program, so I could get isync to work with the 5300. I finally returned it when I found out there is a next gen version of the 5300 that was better in every way. When I was on with t-mobile to return the phone, the Mic on the 5300 stopped working. I'm just glad I was able to return it in time.",1
"GET THIS PHONE, YOU WONT REGRET IT, I PROMISE

after having many phones (5 to be exact) and breaking them all within a year of getting them, i decided to go with a nokia because i heard they were the most durable. Well what i heard was correct. Ive dropped it multiple times, gotten all kinds of car grease, motor oil, etc on it, and it came right off. its thick but small. Fits nice in your hand. The bottons are also better than any slider i have ever had. they arent so flat, but instead stick out a bit and are easy to press. it has a nice operating system, good callendar, programable soft keys and directional keys, great screen, etc. Its loud, very customizable, you can set any song as a ring tone, message tone, etc. you can put upwards of 100 songs on it. i give it an altogether 4.8 out of 5",4
"Don't buy this phone!!!!

This phone has horrible reception with t-mobile. The only thing I like about it is the music player. I use it at the gym and the volume is great it's easy to use, but sucks if you try using it to talk. I could hear the person on the other line saying hello repeatedly as I screamed can you hear me now?!! I've read other reviews where people said the reception was great but for me from the day I got the phone it wasn't.",0
"Better than me treo is what rep said

After spending over 5 minutes trying to get the back off (don't know if it was defective or not), I noticed that I had one bar for a signal (where I normally have 3-4). That was the first sign that I was going to have problems. I finally removed back and put battery in. The menu is not user friendly, too much to do to get to one place. I was not able to receive messaging (which I had subscribed to) and upon transerring my card everything just went haywire. After being on the phone waiting for tech support, I was able to finally use the phone. Not happy with reception. The phone is small and lightweight and that's good. I'm going back to my Treo and the 5300 is going back to Tmobile.",1
"Phone died in 15 days

We bought this phone 3 weeks back and the phone died on the 15th day of its arrival. When we got this new phone with mp3 player and other features we were really excited. Right from day 1, the phone created interesting problem while transferring mp3 files from computer and made our computer crash a few times. I was trying hard to transfer file from my computer and it dint work and I gave it up (desperately). I put the phone on charge and went to bed and the phone wouldnt switch on next day morning. My husband was out of country and I was literally stranded without a phone. The basic feature that is expected on each phone is just the reliability and it is very disappointing that a well known company like Nokia can produce a phone that is so low in quality. We used to have Motorola phone for the past 3 years and never had this problem.",0
"Volume is horrible

I just bought this phone not even a week ago and I love the phone's features . . . but when you are making/receiving calls, the volume is horrible. I have a boyfriend that lives in Hawaii and I couldn't hear a thing he was saying because the volume is too low. It wasn't just with him but even with other phone calls. After going to the T-mobile store, and checking out a few other Nokia's, I noticed the volume was the same in those phones as in this one so I'm assuming it's just a Nokia thing.Also, the slider seems a bit flimsy. I wish they would have made this metal because the plastic comes off rather cheap.I'm giving it a 3 because the main point of a phone is to make/receive calls and if you can't hear, that's a big problem.I am not exchanging it for the Samsung T629.",2
"The worst phone ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I bought this phone three months ago and had no problems with it until just recently. I noticed a scratch on it, which turned into a crack, which became bigger. The screen was still visible until the next day. It then became black and could not see anything. I would not recommend this phone to anybody.",0
"Great phone if you are 15

I got this phone cause I thought it would be a nice little phone. Wrong. Yes it plays songs. Yes it is little. Too little!!!! This phone is not made for someone who has med to large fingers. The voice dialing DOES NOT WORK! It is hard to use. I returned the phone after only 2 DAYS! I got the Samsung T629. TOTALLY better. Does almost everything the Nokia does, but is better, looks better performs much better. If you are a teenager this phone may be good for you. The Samsung even sounds better. Get the Samsung, same price more phone.",0
"Defective

First look at this and I wanted it ! It seemed like a metal armor suit for my phone but when I received it in the mail the thing didn't even stay shut like I tested it on a drop and the front swung right open and left my phone unprotected ! I quickly returned for a refund not a great buy.",1
"Hotsync and charge cable

This is a great item. Much easier to just plug into my computer and charge my Palm while I am working. I got it quickly and for a fabulous price.",4
"Works great

Bought this product to replace the OEM cord for my Tungsten E2. Able to transfer data between Palm and PC with no issue.There isn't an automatic transfer button on the cord, but I was able to launch the transfer via the Palm.",4
"doesn't work

Treo 700p willnot sync with this cord. I didn't send it back due to shipping cost exceeding value of cord.",0
"Works

But, I didn't realize that it doesn't have a hot sync button on the cord. It is probably best, that is just one more thing to break someday, but I miss the convenience of the button.It is a good item though.",2
"Cheaper than most in terms of price. Not quality.

The LifeDrive HotSync+Charge cable works relatively well for my Treo 700w. I don't care that it doesn't have a sync button because my phone syncs automatically once it is connected. My only gripe is that whenever I connect my phone to my laptop, the files just seem to wander off every now and then. Maybe it has something to do with the automatic treo folder that's created with Autosync. I sync my phone frequently to transfer audio and Microsoft Office files back and forth, and the cable's been foolproof 98% of the time. The syncing function isn't stellar with Windows Media Player, but I'm sure that's just a software kink that Microsoft will have to work on. Overall, the cable provides a steady bang for the buck. You won't be disappointed.",3
"Boxware HotSync and Charge Cable

The dual purpose cable performs equally to the manufacturer supplied cable for the Palm Tungsten E2. This is an excellent cable for traveling.",4
"Does not work with 755p

The title of this item says it works with a Treo 755p. It doesn't. The connection to the phone is completely different. Bad advertising!",0
"Very Satisifed

Product was delivered within 2 days and very satisifed with the quality of the product.",4
"Palm TREO 700w sync cable

Seller sent this product promptly and it arrived in excellent conditionIssue: If you need to download OS updates to your Treo this cable will not work, it is only for SYNCING and Charging, at least with the 700w series. This is because when you download an update to the Treo you need to plug in the power cable to the sync cable which is not an option on this model cable, you need the one that comes from Palm for that. I borrowed one from a friend and am all set as you only need to do that every so often.Otherwise this cable will charge your Treo from the computers USB slot and sync your folders/calendar etc. with the Treo",3
"Very Satisfied

Them item is actually what I need. It is sad that the local stores don't carry this item. Glad to know where I can get such items like this.",4
"Exactly what I needed

This cable is exactly what I needed. It works perfectly for my Palm TX. Regardless of what the other reviews have claimed, my cable does have a HotSync button. This is an excellent product with an excellent price.",4
"Palm HotSync Cable.

The cable works just fine and cost about 98% less than one from the Palm Store. It clearly is not as well made as Palm's but it is fully functional and priced right.",4
"Look and Work just like OEM

This works and looks just like the OEM, and at this time I am still not sure whether it is non-OEM because I cannot find any difference.",4
"Just what it is - a spare cable

You get exactly what you might expect: a spare cable. I like to keep this with my travel ket so that I can use the cable when I'm not at home where I use a Palm cradle.",4
"Excellent Transaction

This was an excellent transaction! The cable was delivered to me swiftly here in my deployment location in Afghanistan. I would do business with this vendor again. V/r, Mark - -author of The Blood of Scotland",4
"Not a Hot Sync Cable

I ordered this cable as I can't find the original that came with my T/X. The cable arrived in less than 1 week (excellent!) and I was finally able to charge my T/X. However, it is not a hot sync cable. The sync button looks like the real deal, but it is just a molded button. It canot be pressed or anything. So, unfortunately, I still cannot sync my T/X to my computer.",0
"This product works Very Well

For those palm treo 650 on up users, if you need a hotsync/charger that you can take with you when you travel this is defintely the one to have. Its a no-brainer type of accessory and it DOES do both charge and hotsync your palm treo device on your desktop or laptop computer. I got it because I travel a lot and don't like disconnecting the cable from my desktop just to take it with me every time I head out of town. That is the convience of having such a good accessory as this combo. I would have given it a full 5 stars accept that it did not have a hotsync button directly on the cable itself. You have to go directly to your device and use the hotsync application on it in order to do the hotsync; which is ok but having the button on the cable itself would have been a plus. Other than that This product is excellent.",3
"Great product and delivery!!!

The Hot-sync cable reeached in record time and it works perfectly. Thank you so much.",4
"exactly what I expected

I needed a USB cable to power my Treo 700p from a rechargable mobile power pack and this does exactly that. The cable has a firm connection to the phone and is not too long as to get in the way and not too short to use the phone while connected to the power pack. This has extended my phone's useful life to 4 days without a formal recharge.btw, the power pack is the APC UPB10 and was one of the best decisions ever. It can power anything that can be recharged by a standard USB connection. My Nano can be recharged almost 10 times with it and a video iPod 30gb 4 times. The treo is a pig and can only be recharged once before having to recharge the power pack.",4
"Nothing Fancy but it works

Charges + Sync, it does exactly what its supposed to do. The quality is acceptable as well.",3
"low quality, NOT PALM OEM

This is not a Palm OEM cable and it is low quality. It is a retractable cable form factor and the retract feature stopped working right away. Very thin cable, expect it will fail completely in short time period. Also worth noting that there is NO SYNC BUTTON on the cable.Finally, the photo below is not accurate compared to actual product which I received.",0
"didn't work

This cable not only doesn't have a hotsync button, but won't hotsync with the software either. Maybe it's an incompatibility with my 700p, but I wouldn't recommend this if you have a 700.",0
"Not working with Treo 650

It is not working with Treo 650. I compared the metal teeth at the connection end. My original palm version has 5 teeth. But this one only has 4 teeth. It can only charge the unit but not able to synchronize.",0
"palm tx usb sych/charge cable

combo cable works perfectly; charge time is shorter vs manufacturer's provided charge cable. nice to have combo cable-one less cable to clutter work area.",4
"Power cord for Palm handheld devices

This power cord was a great buy, at just over $10 including shipping. However the product description did not indicate that the cord does not have a hot sync button, which is necessary for a LiveDrive handheld device. I was not able to use this cord.",1
"Hot Sync Cable for Palm Models

A good quality cable for the price you would expect an item like this to cost. The item loses some points for not having a hot sync button on the plug like the Palm version does. You can activate the hot sync via the palm applications screen.",2
"It does not fit

I ordered the cable to use w/ my T/X. It has a different configuration for the connection thus, I cannot use it!",0
"Cable not as advertised

The cable I received is only a sync cable. It does not have the charging pins and access to insert a charger. I'm very disappointed with this product because it is useless for the charging mode. This looked like the OEM cable I lost. I was using the OEM cable to plug my charger in because my Treo would not charge with the charger plugged directly into the phone",0
"Palm Tungsten E2 Sync/Charging Cable

Product received in a reasonable period of time. Product was used for the Palm Tungsten E2 PDA as a Sync/Charging Cable. A big negative was that the description should have stated a hot sync button was not available and that you must sync using the icon on the handheld. However, cable does work fine and I would make the purchase over again. Good price. Acceptable product.",2
"Great Product

This is a great product. Just what I needed. I read several reviews about people complaining that there was no HotSync button on the cord. But that was OK for me especially since all you have to do is tap the HotSync on the Palm.",4
"Palm Treo E2 Sync Cable

I needed a replacement cable for my E2 and found it quickly and easily at Amazon.com. It works very well, I'm pleased with my purchase",4
"Can't Sync!

This product can only be used for charging. There is no hotsync button. Useless.",0
"Great deal!

I got this item basically for the cost of shipping--the product itself was $.01. Can't beat that deal by much!",4
"Durable

This is a very durable charger/sync cord! Works great for both. I've had it for about two weeks and it's great! I recommend it very much",4
"Excellent for the price

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009H7QKQ/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleThis works great, but does not come with a synch button like the original. That does not impede its asset of being both sych and power in one unit.",3
"TX sync and charger

It plugs into the TX.It plugs into the USB port.It syncs my data.It charges my TX.Works like it says.The end.",4
"hoy synch cab;e

the cable was manufucater upside dowm, that way they are so cheap, they don't work.",0
"Great Product

Palm Treo 650 700 700w 700p 755P Tungsten T5 TX E2 LifeDrive HotSync Sync and Charge Cable:Works great! Very compact and easy to keep in my breifcase. I am VERY pleased with this product",4
"Price is right

It's an OK cable - it took a few times of wiggling to get it to connect cleanly, but seems to have ""broken in"" so it's fine now. Only negative is that it doesn't have a sync button, but that's no real problem.",3
"THIS IS NOT A HOTSYNC CABLE...CHARGES ONLY

WARNING WARNING WARNING This is NOT a hotsync cable, it doesn't have a hotsync button, and ONLY charges your Palm. Misrepresentation. That's why they're charging so little.",0
"Very Nice

I wanted a Palm brand cable that provided data + charging capabilities, but they don't make one. This one works great, though, so no worries. I'd buy another one.",4
"Not right for TX

This cord appears in the photo to have the button required to sync the TX, but does not actually have it. It will not work with our Palm TX-becareful if you are purchasing this for a TX! And to add insult to injury-it would cost us far more to return this unusable cord than to just purchase a new one.",0
"Palm HotSync Connector

I was very, very pleased with this purchase. The connector was what I thought is was, the price was outstanding, and the shipping was quick. Very positive experience.",4
"HotSynch Cable blowout for Palm.

These were placed on sale at next to nothing. Something like 30 each. They out perform cables retailing for over $30.",4
"Good product.

Since my computer is soooo old. Didn't really charge. That's ok. Will work when I buy new one. But good to have a backup.",3
"Palm TX cable with Sync button, works great.

Cable syncs and charges my Palm TX. Very pleased...Perfect. I dont know why others state they did not get a cable with the sync button.",4
"not same as picture

the product is alot different then the picture and it did not charge my palmone e2. i would not recomend it to any one.",0
"Not as advertised

I received a Palm Treo cell phone since I enjoy tinkering with all sorts of gadgets, but the phone did not come with a charger. I ordered this thinking that I would have a cable to charge and to push the data, but the cable I received was the sync only cable. Check the connections pictured and message the seller before purchasing. I also reviewed some comments left by other purchasers, and they aren't even consistently sending the same kind of cable. DO NOT BUY!",0
"Data Cable

I tried using this once and it seemed more confusing. You would think that is would even be able to charge the phone while pluged in but that wasnt the case. This also didnt even register to my computer when I plugged it in. So fter doing some research it says you have to have certain data for this to work so I figure it is just easier to save to my memory card then plug it into the computer.",2
"Confused Seller

I did NOT receive the item pictured. And from the other reviews that I'm reading different people got different cables! I ordered this so that I could charge my Palm Centro and it has NO charging port like pictured. I'm waiting for a reply from the seller.",0
"fine

cable came in on time. Seems to work fine. (the trouble is with my palm mother board).",3
"Palm hotsynch cable

The USB connector was bent on my original cable and I had intermitent problems....stumbled on this while looking for a case for my phone. Thought it would be good to have a spare....as luck would have it the old cable completely died while I was waiting for this one to arrive by mail. Works perfectly and the price was right.",4
"More product for your money

I was tired of fighting with the hot sync cables in which you had better have an extra outlet just so that if you do connect you'll still be able to charge the unit while transferring files. With the new cable it's a lot easier to keep up with considering it charges and connects to the USB Port, not to mention but I was a little skeptical at first considering that now days you can't buy a drink and a candy-bar for what I paid for not one cable but two. I would recommend this item to anyone... The quality is the first thing I look at and then of course price, I think for argument sake most would agree to pay more for something that will out last, perform, and simplify. In this case, the price was too good to be true, I'm glad I made the investment.",3
"Palm OEM Hotsync cable

Unfortunately, it broke after second use. It did not fit properly. But it was only $0.38 but the inconvenience and mailing cost was not worth it.Yong",0
"nice

This ites was just as described, venice looking case ad with this case you don't need a wallet since it has compartments for drivers lic and a ccard. its perfect.",4
"Good Buy

This case is a very interesting take on the classic leather folding phone case. I think it looks great. The only complaint I have is that the pouch for money is not sized very well, I guess that this is more at the fault of the phone, but I think they could have done a little better.",3
"Two for the price of one.

I got two things in one item. First a nice looking and functional cell phone case/cover. The wallet feature is a plus for me. The construction and design could not be surpassed. I will order another one of these when ready but so far it is handling itself in my conditions with no issues.",4
"Excellent

It looks better than in the picture. The bookcase is a very elegant case to carry and to protect the phone, it looks and feel strong and well made. With the bonus of slots where you can a few carry cards. I highly recommend it.",4
"Great sale!!

Great item for a great price! It looks and works well with my phone. The item arrived just in time..",4
"My Son

I bought it for my 30ish son. He was skeptical at first but now raves about it. Just like him.....",4
"Not as advertised!

Received item and not as advertised at the time of purchase. It just looks like a plain jane brown leather case doesn't look like a book at all!! I'm happy to see you have since changed the photo of the item you are actually purchasing. I will be returning ASAP and purchasing a bookbook case for my S3.",0
"Mis-leading binder

I bought this because it looked like a very old bible but pics very mis-leading..... the is no cross or imageson the binder at all...it is two tone brown and thats it...I dont like to look at pics that are not correct,its like being lie too...THIS IS NOT A VINTAGE BOOKBOOK CASE AT MOST ITS PLAIN JANE...",1
"Great product

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"DATA Cable

This product works really well. It is not flimsy and seems as if it will not develop any shorts in the cable cord.",3
"Blue Ant Headset

I have tried a number of wireless headset devices. This products outperforms all of the other headsets I have used.",4
"Great Bluetooth Headset,But Not The Ear hook

I like this headset great sound outgoing an incoming,but good luck on useing the earhook this headset works better without it,if it fits in your ear well,but I am happy with this one.",3
"Good Looks, Bad Static

Looks very cool. Very convenient charging via USB port. Not so good sound quality. Audio has a lot of static tics and pops and that is the only reason I give this 2 stars. Everything else is great.Pairs quickly with my Nextel i870.I lost my Plantronics 510, so will fall back to this unit until I can find the latest earpiece that has received good reviews. Other may have a great experience with this earpiece. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. Maybe I got a ""bad"" one.",1
"BLUE ANT HEADSET

THIS HEADSET IS SMALL WHICH IS REALLY NICE, THE OTHER GOOD THING ABOUT IT IS YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE THE HOOK OVER YOUR EAR BUT THE DOWNSIDE IS IT DISCONNECTS OFTEN. YOU GO TO ANSWER A CALL AND IT IS DISCONNTED. MAYBE I HAVEN'T FIGURED IT ALL OUT YET BUT SO FAR IT IS NOT THAT GOOD.",2
"Dissapointed

I reserched this headset on line & it was well recieved by a couple High Tech Review websites. My experience has been a lot of trouble with phone to headset interfernce, dropped calls & poor battery performace",1
"Not Compatible with Treo 700p

After reading all the reviews on the x3 I ordered it and was very excited when it finally arrived. But that excitement quickly faded on the second day when I couldnt get the x3 to pair with my Treo. Numberous attempts were made without success. Finally I called tech support at BlueAnt and the tech advised me that the x3 was not compatible with the Treo 700p. The Tech at BlueAnt was very Helpful and advised me to try one of the Plantronics bluetooth earpieces, which I did and it works very well. I contacted DataVision which sold me the x3 on amazon, and was told by the rep that I could NOT return the product and DataVision would NOT refund my money because the product had been opened. The rep was very Rude and not helpful at all! I will NEVER purchase another product from DataVision again!",0
"GARBAGE

PURE GARBAGE, THIS IS A WASTE OF MONEY. i SHOULD HAVE STAYED WITH MOTOROLA CONCERNING BLUE TOOTH EAR PIECES.",1
"BlueAnt X3 Micro Bluetooth Headset

This is great device it is easy to switch from one device to the other, but the ear buds come off and get lost using this without the ear bud becomes uncomfortable. They should send at least a pack of 6 ear buds with this item.",3
"Didn't like it

I bought it beacuse I needed to switch the earpice with 2 Bluetooth phones, a Cingluar 8525 and a i875, constantly. It did the job, but the earpiece was too big for my ear, wouldn't fit, and the button combination for the switching was a bit hard to accomplish. I bought a Cardo Scala 700 and its the best...",1
"Dissapointed with quality

I recently purchased a BlueAnt X3 Micro, only to have it give no sound after a week or two. People could hear me, but I couldn't hear them. (I checked the volume!) I couldn't hear any tones when it turned on or off. Then the replacement came, and now after a week or so it won't charge. No lights come on, and it can no longer be switched on. I've tried the wall charger and the usb charger. I will have to ask for yet another replacement. When it works though, it is a great bluetooth headset, and works really well with my Nokia 6233 and has great sound. If it wasn't for these quality issues, I would recommend it totally.",1
"OK but . . .

This headset is OK but if I had to do it again I would pick another headset. The cheap plastic ear hanger doen't fit my ear or my wife's so the head set always feels loose. I have to really shove it in my ear to get it to stay and then it pops out anyway. The sound quality is pretty good but it is just uncomfortable.",2
"very convienient

This ear piece works very well.....the fact that it is hands free makes driving and doing other tasks while on the phone a breeze. Much safer while driving than trying to hold a phone. Very easy to use. Works great!!!!!",3
"Not bad, might not be the best for certain phones

You certainly can't beat the price of this headset.. If you buy directly from Verizon or Sprint, or any of the popular wireless companies, expect to pay close to $100 for it..I successfully made the bluetooth partnership right out of the box.. Maybe with my phone, the Audiovox XV6700 Pocket PC Phone, there is something screwy with my bluetooth setup.. I've had to re-create the partnership quite a few times.. And once, no matter how many times I recreated the partnership, I'd hear a weird fuzzy and scratchy sound coming from the headset, and it couldn't hear my voice.. Nor could I hear anyone talking..It's kinda flukey.. Depending on your phone, it should work just fine for the most part.. I don't really think any of the bluetooth headsets out there work perfectly yet.. But this one is a good buy for someone who is looking for something decently priced, and of a good brand..",2
"Best yet !!!

Have used Cardo and Plantronics headsets, which were very good, BUT this little headset beats them for comfort. Wind noise is almost non-existent and vocals are chrystal clear. The range is limited to ten feet or so. This is not a problem for me since I always have my phone with me. I strongly recommend this product.",4
"didn't fit in my ear ,but seems like its a good piece

this piece didn't fit in my ear .the circlar thing which goes into the ear was a little bit larger .so i suggest to buy the piece from the store which has a good return policy and no stocking fee try it and then buy it from online .amazon returned me the money immediately ,but they haven't returned my shipping charges yet when i have send them the item back .i hope they return the shipping charges soon .",2
"it works!

I haven't tried to do anything fancy with this headset yet, but I had no trouble getting it set up, and people I talk to can hear me okay (though not as well as when I just talk into the phone). My only issue is that it makes the battery on my phone run down much faster than I'm used to, but that seems like a problem I'd have with any headset.",3
"Not bad

The item is good except I wasn't able to connect two item as it advertise as being able to connect three...no one from the company would respond to assist so I had to return the item...",3
"Mediocre

I bought this one for my wife when her Plantronics earpiece broke. After using the BlueAnt for a couple of weeks, she went back to the old one, sans the earpiece. Her main complaint was it didn't fit her ear properly, my main complaint was it sounded garbled, like she was talking from a drum. Another problem is the charging system. They tell you not over-charge it - remove it after the red light goes out, around two hours. Who has time to sit around and watch for the red light to go out? I want to plug it in overnight and be ready to go the next morning.Another complaint about both units is the noise it makes from the slightest wind, including the air conditioning in the car. Does anyone make a unit that doesn't do this?",1
"The not so comfortable BlueAnt X3

I gave my BlueAnt X3 away to my brother because it was too big and the ear piece was also too big. The product just did not meet my standards.",1
"Blue Ant Bluetooth

Very good bluetooth device. You can be heard clearly; you don't sound muffled to listening party.",3
"Won't Hold a Charge

This bluetooth will not a hold a charge. I charge it completely in the car on the way home from work and when I try to use it in the morning, it is totally drained. This has happened more than once. I hardly ever write a review of a product online, but this one is bad enough to warn others. Remember if it doesn't work, you pay a restocking fee, the price of the original shipping and the shipping to send it back. I'm going back to the motorola brand that I had before.",0
"good product but no accessories/replacements available

I bought this headset and it works well for the price I paid. Plus the accessories that come with this headset is amazing. You would have to pay extra for the different types of chargers. The sad thing is that I lost the charging cable/wire on a trip and now I can't charge my headset. I just hope I can get another cable/wire from Blue Ant.",2
"CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW???

FROM THE VERY FIRST SOUND OF MUSIC TO THE LAST PHONE CALL I MADE WITH THIS BLUETOOTH, I FELT I WAS MISSING SOMETHING . . . THE OTHER PEOPLE I WOULD TALK WITH KEPT SAYING WORDS LIKE: HUH! WHAT! SAY AGAIN! WE MUST HAVE A BAD CONNECTION! ETC!",1
"Perfect Headset

This headset is exactly as described by the manufacturer. The sound is great. The fit is very comfortable; I have had it on for 2-3 hours without even realizing it's on.You can't go wrong with this.",4
"it works, but ...

it sounds pretty badit's comfortable, the gooseneck usb cable is greati don't see the need for all the silly flashing lightsi got it for a great price and it works but the sound quality is pretty badpales in comparison to my Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset (which they no longer sell)",1
"Small and lightweight, but really cheap quality

On paper this product seemed like the solution for using with skype on my macbook pro. It can be charged on USB, good range, and small enough you even forget you're using it.But when it arrived the sound quality was awful, and from time to time (more often than I'd like to) there's bluetooth problem with the mic that only gets solved if I restart my computer. I contacted Blue Ant about this and they say I have to download a bluetooth upgrade from apple, when in fact I'm using the latest driver available. The mic sensitivity is low, and the construction quality is cheap.The battery duration is good though.If I could go back I'd try another more expensive product... which is probably what I will end up doing.",1
"An okay and budget item.

This thing is OK for the people who wants to try how amazing and convenient bluetooth is. This is OK, if you want to just use it for an emergency. This item is not good for long term using, it's uncomfortable, and unstable as time goes by. But with this price, it's an OK item.Recommend to people who has twenty bucks to waste and who wants to try new stuff.",2
"unusable

This is an unusable piece of equipment. Forget that I ordered it in black and delivered to my door was a toylike thing in candy apple red. The sound is terrible. The only good thing is that it connects quickly and is very responsive to voice commands but if the sound quality is so poor, what does it matter. Forget this piece of junk and spend a few more bucks for a usable Motorola or Jabra.",0
"BlueAnt X3

Great little product for the price. This was my first bluetooth headset, so I did a lot of research and was a little unsure if it would work with my phone, the blackberry 8830 world phone, but happily it did work. In my opinion the only button that is really usable while it is in your ear is the answer call/hangup button, IE the big circular button in the middle. The rest are two small to operate blindly. Luckily it is pretty easy to mute a call from my phone, so it doesn't matter that I can't easily do it from the ear piece. I tried the ear piece in several noisy locations, an Airport, driving in the car, and in a quiet office, and all times the other party said they heard me just fine, and I heard them just fine. It also works great with the voice dialing feature of my phone. I don't even use the ear hook, and it stays in just fine, note though I'm no athelete, so you wont find me playing basketball with the ear piece in. In the end I am very happy with my purchase, I wanted a low priced bluetooth earpiece that worked with my phone, that would answer calls, hangup calls, mute calls if it was too loud where I was, and that did some level of background noise cancellation for a newbie introductory price, and that had a relatively good standby and talk time, and except for having to activate mute from my phone I got what I wanted.",3
"Not reliable

Not reliable and kept on syncing and unsyncing. People sounded like they were in wind tunnel and my contacts said they could barely hear me. I returned it for a refund. Stick with Jabra BT500...it's big and ugly, but it works great!",0
"Not bad, but certainly not great

I purchased the X3 micro two weeks ago and have had a few problems with it - enough that I just went back to the store to exchange it for a Motorola bluetooth.The first problem I noticed was that the device does not fit my ear - if the ear bud is inside my ear, the hook is well above my ear. If I rest the hook over my ear, the earbud is below my ear opening. I'm a 34 yr old woman of normal size - They should provide different size ear hooks for different sized people.I actually called Blue Ant to ask if I could purchase a smaller sized ear hook, and not only did they say no, but they had the nerve to suggest that I use a paperclip to make it stay on my ear!Also, I found that having the ear bud inside my ear for extended time started to annoy my ear, but that's just personal preference. I like the bluetooths better that rest on (not in) your ear.The second, and perhaps bigger, problem I had was that this device would not automatically pair with my Motorola V323i. I had to manually connect it every time I used it, despite setting my phone to the setting that should automatically switch to the bluetooth whenever I turned it on or came within range (my cell phone carrier service rep couldn't get it to work either). When I went back to the store to exchange the Blue Ant, the store employee admitted to me that I wasn't the first to come back with that same problem, and that she was starting to think that the Blue Ant wasn't that great of a product.I have to say that the sound quality was fine. Not quite as clear as the Motorola 700 I just bought, but good enough.The volume buttons were too close to the main on/off button and hard to find while driving.",1
"Surpassed my expectations.

Upon renewing my wireless contract I got a Razor phone and quickly discovered I could no longer plug in my wired head set which I constantly use while driving. After much research I decided on the Blue Ant and I have been very pleased with it proformance thus far. I get 5 - 7 hours of talk time from a charge which for myself may be 2 days on the road. My biggest concern with a bluetooth set was how clear my voice would be received and I have had zero complaints. Oh, the price; it was 79.99 at the cell store, I got it under 55 dollars shipping included thru Amazon.I would reccommend this headset to anyone.Jim G.Gorham, Maine",3
"Blue ant x3 Micro no good with LG VX8300 or enV

I bought 2 headsets black and white for two Verizon Lg vx8300, upon reading all the great reviews on C-Net etc.I love the size, the comfort, the charging options. Pairing was easy, but sound quality was sub par lots of static, and dropped calls operating range was no more than 3-5 feet unopstructed, forget about putting the phone in your pocket. I had the same problems with both headsets on the new Verizon enV.I really like the the Blue ant and wanted it to work.I went to my Verizon service center to have the phone checked out, they blamed the blue tooth headset. I even contacted Blue Ant Tech support, they told me that they have issues with the LG VX8300.Guess what I had to send the two blue ants back. I had tried hard, ended up buying the Jabra bt350 which is much better, unfortunately the volume level is to low while driving, people can hear me fine, but I need to push the headset against the ear to hear them. Kind a defeats the purpose.Since I am a traveling sales person who spends a lot of time talking on the phone while driving I had no choice to dig out my old corded set, which works great.For now I need a blue tooth break. The whole technology is over hyped and not suitable for serious business conversations while driving.And yes I played with the volume controls as the other reviewer with 5 stars pointed out.",1
"Blue Ant X3 Bluetooth Headset

This was not a very good headset. While it fit well on the ear, and the volume level was good, the people I spoke with always heard an echo. It didn't matter if they were on a land line or a cell phone, they heard themselves talking. I had to turn the headset off each time and hold the cell phone to my ear. I bought the ear piece so I wouldn't have to do this. I am in the process of TRYING to get my money back but have had no luck so far.",0
"Among the best of what is available

I'll caveat this by stating that I'm not the biggest fan of Bluetooth headsets I do, however, recognize them as a necessary evil. I got tired of yanking my headset out of my ear or launching my phone off the dash every time I needed to reach across the car and my finger caught the handsfree cable. I tried out several BT headsets and settled on the BlueAnt X3.I'm very happy with the product. Setup was simple. Audio quality is among the best. Three things I especially liked: First, battery life is great, longest I've seen; so far I only charge it once a week. Second, the charging attachments are a major bonus. It's base attachment is a semi-rigid wire cable with a USB plug on one end and a micro-power adapter on the other. From there you can plug the USB end into a computer, cigarrette or wall adapter. The beauty of the semi-rigid cable is it holds the earpiece in mid-air. Makes it very convenient to reach when it just hovers over the dash all the time. Last, the cost. At around $40 this thing is a steal. The blinking lights are cool for those of you who are into bling.I only have one complaint and that is when you power up the device it does not always return to the previous volume. Sometimes it's louder, sometimes quieter. A minor annoyance for what is otherwise a very enjoyable product.For you tech geeks, it's Bluetooth 1.2 compliant so the range is not the best. I can get about 25 feet from my phone before it disconnects. That's fine if you're limited to the car, but if you like to roam it will cut off. Specs say it will connect to three devices but I've only synched it with two; even that works very well.Four stars if only for the minor volume issues.",3
"OH, THAT PESKY STATIC!!!

Purchased this for my LG VX8300 phone. Loved the goodies that come along with it, and it fits my ear really well. Nice and light! Pairs really easy with my phone. But, I am getting a lot of static, even though I have a great Verizon signal, like always. With my phone shut, I can hear beaps when I press any button. Even, those beeps are interlaced with STATIC when heard through this headset. I press the Multi-function to activate the voice commands; and that communication between my phone and headset has static. Keep in mind, all this static is happening when my phone is a few inches away from the headset, clearly with a direct line of sight. I am returning this unit to Amazon.com. BUYER BEWARE!",1
"Winner

The X3 headset from Blueant is a winner. Paired first time with my Motorola Razr, great audio quality and I love the USB charging option that came in the box. I highly recommended the X3 to any headset shopper.",4
"First Bluetooth device. Very Happy

This works very well for me. I only use it in the car though. My phone is Motorola e815 through Verizon in AZ.At first use I had some problems with echo but followed the advice I'd seen in bluetooth reviews and played with the volume. All fine now. No echo. Easy to use and I get no complaints from people I'm talking to.",4
"More a ""Waterbug"" than an ""Ant"".......

Funtionality, sound clarity as advertised, though delays in making connections for outgoing or incoming calls take some getting used to and patience. But lost a big star, and almost 2 for how it hangs on ear: the ear overclip does not fix device in place, allowing it to easily move away from ear or fall off with little movement. And though the rubbery earpiece can be rotated, I have never found a position that conforms readily with my ear canal opening. 3 1/2 stars more true rating.",3
"Excellent quality, poor performance in wind

Wind noise is the only complaint I have about this device.",3
"Great value

I really enjoy this headset. I especially love the fact that it comes with the car charger which allows me to keep it permanently in the car. As a side note, sometimes, people complain when I talk to them on this head set that they can't hear me well even though I can hear them fine. Also, the outside performance when it's windy is abysmal, but I think this is the case with all headsets. Overall, great product and price. Recommended.",3
"Style and Function with all the chargers youuu'll ever need...

I got the BlueAnt X3 Micro Headset for my new Cingular 3125 phone.The headset has simple good looks with and performs almost flawlessly in my experiences with the phone. The signal strength is excellent and voice quality is very good.It comes with a car charger and a wall charger that utilizes a USB cable. So you plug the headset into a USB cable and then into either car or wall charger. You can also plug it into your PC or Laptop to charge it as well. Very cool.As a side note though, the inclusion of a car charger that uses a USB interface means that I don't have to buy a new car charger for my phone, as it has a USB charging interface. All I have to do is plug the PC to Phone adapter cable into the car charger and I have an instant car charger for my phone. Cool for me, but if your phone doesn't feature charging through USB cables, it won't work for you. It's just an added bonus to me.",4
"Blue Ant Review1

I tried a motorola blue tooth ear piece and could not hear well with it. Bought the Blue Ant and can hear very well. I can use it with or without the ear hook. I like all the charging choices, but mine does not seem to hold a charge very long.",3
"BlueAnt X3 Micro Bluetooth

Very good Bluetooth device. Stays in your ear, kind of uncomfortable when you put on the ear band, but overall, it's a good one. Can't beat the price either!",3
"not worth it

the Ant is designed I guess for special peopleI found it very uncomfortible to wear and annoying to use",0
"It Sucks

Once I turn the bluetooth X3 on all I get is static. I thought maybe it was my cell but I hooked it up to brothers and a co-workers bluetooth and thier is no static, my friends can hear me when I talk. When I'm just in my bedrrom with the X3 on no one can hear me or even in my car with windows rolled up and no music playing everyone eles says they can't hear me or understand me. I DON'T LIKE THIS BLUETOOTH. I don't evenwant to rate with one star but i have in order to post my comment.",0
"50/50

i bought 2 of these one for my son and one for me. my son loves his. mine was ok. charged it for the second time and now it will not even turn on. so when it works it has good volume and is very clear, so my son says wish i could find out, but one out of 2 work unfortunatly mine does not.",2
"Great product at a great price!

I have spent a lot of time researching bluetooth headsets before finally purchasing the X3, so I'm writing this email in hopes of saving other people's time.I have successfully paired the X3 with my Samsung a950, which is under Verizon's network. From what I have read, the a950 appears to only support Bluetooth Version 1.1, not 1.2, which the X3 supports. Also from what I have read, pairing of bluetooth headsets through version 1.2 gives much better clarity and performance than compared to version 1.1. That's just a little side note in case you were wondering. My review below will be based on version 1.1's performance.Let me first talk about charging the headset. Out of the box, the X3 must be initially charged for 4 hours. However, it takes 90-120 minutes to fully charge after that, according to the manual (for me it takes approximately 90 minutes through the USB cable). I think the coolest feature of this product is that it comes with three different chargers that come included in the box. With them, you can charge your X3 using a computer (through USB), using a car charger, or using the more common wall charger. A word of caution however - the box only comes with one ""USB to headset-plug"" cable (about 8 inches long), which is required to charge your X3 by any of the three means mentioned. However, I personally like using my laptop (works on both mac and pc) to charge it.Once the X3 was charged and ready to go, pairing it with my phone took less than 2 minutes. Just follow the few steps outlined in the manual for pairing.There are two aspects of the X3's functionality that I would like to talk about: comfort and quality.Comfort: The X3 comes with one gel/silicone cover and two standard foam ear buds. It also comes with two ear hooks, supposedly one for each ear, but they both look and feel the same to me. One thing to note here is that the ear hooks are quite rigid, there is no flexibility to them (but surprisingly that doesn't seem to affect it's comfort or function). I tried using the X3 with just the gel/silicone earbud (no ear hook) and, while the call volume was great, it didn't feel as snug as I wanted it to. However, using the X3 with both the gel ear bud and the ear hook made it feel very secure on my ear and comfortable enough to wear for extended periods of time. My personal preference, however, is to not use an ear hook, and I can do so comfortably and snugly by using the foam ear bud. To give you an idea of how snugly this fits: I could jump up and down while the ear hook is on, and the X3 stays in place. However, within a few jumps, the X3 without an ear hook would fall out of my ear. Also, one minor note to people who intend to wear their headset on their left ear, that would require positioning the headset such that the lettering: ""Blue ant"" would be upside down.Quality: Simple - whether in my room, on the road, or just walking outside, the call quality (clarity and volume) are both great. I have not had any trouble hearing people as they speak, and no one complains about not being able to hear me. I've asked them specifically about it and most people said that there's not much difference, while one person did say that I sounded like I was a little distant, but not much. Everyone said that the quality was clear and audible. Unfortunately, I have not been able to test it in NYC traffic/commotion just yet, so I can't comment on that.Style: Being a college student, the ""look"" of the headset is fairly important to me. I didn't want something that looked like it didn't belong on my face. The X3 is simple and professional looking with it's mainly black body (there are more ""fruity"" colors available to choose from if you'd like). And being about 2 inches long (or i should say 2 inches short) it does not cover up an entire half of my face like some other headsets might (like some Motorola models). The lights are also very ""cool"" as most bluetooth headsets are.Also, the buttons are very intuitive (functions are clearly described in the manual) and are big enough to press easily.Bottom line: If you're looking for a good quality headset that is small but stylish, then I think at the very least you should give this headset a try (only if you can buy it for less than $50 - it's not worth it to pay more, in my opinion). I would honestly suggest everyone looking for such a headset to stop researching (I assume you're researching if your reading this review) and buy the X3 from a site online (since it's made by an Australian company, I don't think you'll find it in many stores) that has at least a 30 day return policy. If you don't like it (which I highly doubt will be the case), then you can return it and try something else. But my suggestion is: Buy it!",4
"Not for small ears

I read great reviews about this headset and the price was great. Some reviewers mentioned that the earpiece might be uncomfortable for people with small ears. I guess my ears are on the smallish side, but nothing exceptional, so I figured I'd be OK. I was wrong.The earpiece was huge. It didn't come close to fitting in my ear. The piece that goes around the ear, for those who want extra support, was about 1/2 inch too long. Really. My partner has large ears: the kind where a new hairdresser says things like we'll cut your hair so that it minimizes your ears. It fit him perfectly.I would say if you have normal sized girl ears or small boy ears, don't buy this device.",2
"This is the best BT headset

Just buy this. You can't go wrong with it. Has the best sound qualtity from all headsets I've used. It can be worn with or without the ear loop. Fit is very comfortable. Plus it can be paired to 3 different devices. Buttons are not easily bumped and make calls unintentionally.",4
"Disappointed...

I bought this bluetooth headset for my Sprint Treo 700p after reading excellent reviews on the net. Very impressed with the charging options included inthe box: USB charger, Car charger, and AC wall charger. Paired easily.The real test came during usage. I had some issues with the earhook fitting around my ear, it kept popping out of my ear and after fumbling with it I still did not get a good fit. I have small ears and the 2 earhooks included were both same sizes. I could take off the earhook completely and just plug the earpiece in my ear but don't feel good about not having an extra security provided by the earhook.I had to turn down the volume on the Treo and turn up the volume on the headset so that people could hear me. It doesn't have a noise-canceling feature. They said I sounded ""far away"". Picks up on wind noise from driving on Los Angeles freeway, even with slow traffic and a light breeze, the headset picks it up.I wish there was an option on my phone so that when I'm connected to the BT headset, the ringtone rings in the headset and not on BOTH devices. Also when my phone is set to vibrate, the phone vibrates and I hear beeps in the headset.Overall, I'm impressed with the design, the lightness (10gm) of the BT headset but it's not for me. Maybe it works great for other people. You'll have to try it for yourself and decide.",2
"Nice product

The Bluetooth works well. It gets great reception & is a nice, compact size with a comfortable earpiece. I get make joking compliments that I have a large, blue ant on my head. The ability to recharge it on the computer, in the car, or with any outlet makes it easy & convenient to do.My only issues with it are trying to get it to connect with the phone--it's typically a series of button pushes hoping that I got the right combination of buttons & time to get it to work. Once it's on, though, as I mentioned, it works well.I use it all the time, and my guess is that you'll be very satisfied with your purchase.",3
"great for multiple devices

Pluses:Can switch between three devices on the flyGood amount of talk time. 6 hours by my countUsually good sound quality. Have some static but I have a Treo 650 which is bluetooth 1.1.Automatically connects to Treo while dialing, I don't have to press any buttons on the X3 to connect it during call.Reasonably priced.Connects easily with my notebook for Skype.Minuses:Headset does not fit securely in my ear without earhook. Without earhook it slowly dislodges from my ear while walkingAnswering a phone call with the X3 is hit or miss. I will press the answer button and sometimes it is slow to connect. It will go to voicemail before the connection is established. Though, when I answer the phone from my treo it will connect to the headset automatically.Only can connect to three bluetooth devices. I have five.",3
"Just What I Wanted

I dont use my RAZR for many long calls but when I do I wanted to be hands free! This Headset works great! I have had no problems with it i the few weeks I have had it. The only downside is if I leave my RAZR in bluetooth mode it drains the battery a little faster. But it is no big deal!! This is a great headset.",4
"Lots of pros, but one Major con for me

I loved the design of this item. Small, barely felt it on my ear, loved the different charging options, but...Maybe I recieved a defective item, or maybe I have too big of head. No one could hear me when I talked, even in a quiet room. Driving and talking was impossible. I decided to send it back and buy a headset with a boom mic. If you have a smaller head, it would probably work just fine. However, it wasn't functional for what I needed.",1
"GREAT VALUE

I purchased this headset to replace my Motorola H700, which I lost.Pros-Good sound qualityEasy to connectLong battery lifeGreat designComes with charger adapters for PC, car, and wallComes with neck strapChoice of silicone or cloth ear bud coverCons-Ear bud is too large for most ear holesover-ear hook doesn't fit smoothly behind earVolume buttons to close to power switch-(I've actually turned thedevice off a few times trying to turn the volume up!)Overall I consider this an excellent value due to all the accessories that it comes with.",3
"Substandard Snooty Product support = Buyer Beware

I ordered the Blue Ant X5i from Shopcell - an Amazon market place vendor. While the product was delivered promptly enough, alas - it wouldn't even switch on.My first step was to call ""BLUEANT"" customer support (North America) . After a moderate wait I was able to get a live support rep. We went over diagnostics, but within the first minute of the call, his question was ""How much did you pay for this product?""..When I answered $30 on Amazon.com - his response was "" Must have been refurbished! - send it back to the seller!!""....When I mentioned the description says - brand new and it arrived in new packaging his answer didn't change.At this point - it became pretty obvious that he'd lost all interest in the call and wanted to just get me off the phone...Then I asked about their product warranty - I even have a product warranty card - he said, ""call the seller first or return it to them!""....What kind or condescending product support/warranty is this - product support has no business asking about product price...I highly doubt their product warranty means anything to them or - or even if they will stand behind it.Their product support and brand standards are probably just like their product - substandard and indifferent",0
"One of the best bluetooth headsets

I purchased this product and was more than pleased with my choice. Its small and the reception is great with crystal clear sound. I recommended it to some friends and they also say its the best headset they ever had.",4
"Good sound quality, but poor fit.

I recently purchased the X3 and can say the sound quality is excellent. It was very easy to pair. The control buttons are a good size. Excellent volume. I also like the feature of being able to shut off the blinking light. My only complaint and it is not a minor one, is the fit. If you have small ear canals,it does not fit well. I recommend trying the fit before you purchase it, or buy from a place you can return it.",2
"Convenient switching between devices

This is my fourth or fifth BT headset. And I like this one a lot, particularly as it is very easy to use it with different devices. While it doesn't have a DSP, I find it works fine in the situations where I use it, either in the office or in my car.Complaints:- It only allows you to pair and switch between three BT devices and I have four (2 phones and 2 laptops that I use for VoIP).- It's a little slow to connect in comparison to the Motorola HS850, but that's partly because the default state is not to connect to the last device when you turn it on. With the Moto HS850 (and 810) it would immediately connect once you flipped open the boom. The main thing I liked about the Motorola 'boom series' 850, 810, 700 etc was the act of opening and closing the boom turns the headset on/off. With the X3 I sometimes find that I run out of battery just because I have left it on standby too long (measured in days).I'd recommend it to anyone who frequently switches between paired devices (as long as you only have 3).I've found that it's small, convenient and works well.",3
"Blue Ant - A great Headset

Works great. Unlike others I've tried, I can easily hear this one...and the size is so small. Doesn't make me look like a character from Star Wars when I wear it.",3
"BlueAnt X3 Bluetooth Headset Review

Would give this 4.5 stars, but system won't allow extra 1/2! This bluetooth headset paired very well with my Treo 650...much better than my previous bluetooth (Bodyglove by Fellowes) purchased at the Sprint store. At the BlueAnt was 1/2 the price as well! Excellent recharging options with AC, car AND laptop USB adapter. Fits well and comfortable in ear even without optional earhook! Great sound and clarity, as well as ease of initial pairing and volume controls. RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY!",3
"Good Device

I really like my blueant device. I have very good reception and it is light-weight which is also a plus. The only thing that I dislike is the plastic earpiece that goes around my ear. Other than that, it is a recommended product to use for people on the go.",3
"awesome

I like this prodcut very much. The fact that it is small is already a plus by me. The instruction are straight forward and it was easy to setup.",3
"The Bluetooth Headset Challenge

I don't know about everybody else, but finding the right Bluetooth headset is a real challenge. Amazon has a great return system, but the postage could get to be very expensive if I was able to try a sufficient number of headsets to find just the right one for me. I purchased this headset after an initial trial of the Blue Spoon AX2. The X3 is fairly conventional and fits my ear okay, but I'll probably go to something else in the future. The first headset was defective and Amazon promptly exchanged. Sound quality now is good, but if the phone connection is the least bit weak the X3 magnifies the distortion and I have to turn it off to talk. The kit comes with a great set of chargers. My biggest gripe is the constant flashing blue light when the headset is turned on. This problem is common to many headsets, but the X3 seems extra bright. What is the purpose? At night in the car I constantly think the cops are after me and I find the flashing strobe effect too obnoxious to ever wear in public.",2
"Great package, limited performance

The X3 looked like a great little headset, and I loved the fact that it had 3 different charging methods included... Paired easily with my LG VX8300, looks nice, fits fairly well on the ear, but that is when the praise ends.Overall, there is a large amount of static during calls that I have not experienced with other headsets on my phone. There is also quite a ""delay lag"" when audio begins through the headset, which usually results in missing the initial part of calls/communications. Also, the range is less than ideal, I found it rather limited when I tested it and compared to other BT headsets on my phone. All of these are unfortunate, but not completely crippling, for the overall usability of the headset.I even tried contacting BlueAnt's technical support department, in case I had a bad unit, but only ever received an email confirming they got my original report of an issue... Then absolutely nothing. Being in the technical support field myself, I find lack of support competency to be a big strike against a company and its products.",1
"Easy to Use

After a brief charging time (90 minutes), it ""paired"" up immediately with my LG-VX8300 and set up directions were easy to follow. It fits comfortably in my ear, especially with the furnished ear piece covers, and my glasses fit fine if I put them on after putting the BT over my ear. The voice command/dialing feature worked almost flawlessly (it had to search a bit to get the name of a middle-eastern friend!). The tone quality is very good but, as one reviewer said, you need to be careful if you're trying to adjust the volume while talking with someone because of the proximity of the volume controls to the ""off"" button. I really like the ingenious setup for recharging by using a cable with a bayonet type plug for the BT and a USB connector at the other end, which enables you to then plug it into an AC, car, or other USB outlet. I've used Jabra and Motorola in the past and while they were OK, the Blue Ant is far superior in my opinion.",4
"Hate.it.

I've had it for 2 weeks and I'm trading this in ASAP. Everyone I talk to using it complains of echo and interference (voices). And while you can shut off the flashing blue light, you can't do so while you are already on a call. As a result, at night it's like having a freaking firefly on your ear. Very conspicuous and distracting.",1
"This is not a MICRO headset

First of all this is not MICRO at all. It is large and bulky and does stay on the ear very well. The sound quality is poor for the person on the other end of the conversation. I use it with a Blackberry Curve PDA. I paid about double for the BlueAnt V-1 and for the money it is the best I've tried out of many bluetooths. Lesson here is you get what you pay for. Don't waste your money on this.",1
"Good for phone, not for laptop.

This wouldn't work on my laptop, which is what I bought it for. But I later found out that it was probably my laptop. So based on it's performance as a bluetooth device for my roommates phone it gets 4 stars. A little difficult to setup the first time, but good after that.",3
"Great little BT Headset, but with a major flaw

Received this headset today and was excited about having it. It connected with no issues to my BB 8310 and was working fine until I was on a call and received another one. I tried to switch over using the ""Answer"" key on the phone and while it did switch I had no audio. I then tried more test calls and got the same issue. I then called tech support and they informed me that the headset doesn't support call waiting? What kind of headset doesn't support that feature? It is because of this glaring flaw that I give this device two stars.",1
"Versatile, functional, good

It is simple the best bluetooth i've ever had. It pairs with my PDA and Laptop without any problem. Comes with car charger, USB charger, what else you could ask?",4
"Mostly great

Very comfortable, easy to pair, attractive styling. Only drawback to me is that it disconnects on occasion, then shows busy when I try to reconnect.",3
"You get what you pay for...

This headset is cute but isn't the greatest. It doesn't fit smaller ears as it does large ears. The hook helps but isnt all that great, still have a hard time hearing and it picks up alot of background noise. People I talk to on the phone with say there is alot of static when I was driving with my windows all closed and with the phone in the passenger seat. It's usable, just not great.",1
"no complaints

great value unit. clear & noise free. comfortable & easy to use. 1/2 the price of retail & received in 2 days! great experience w/seller.",3
"Great headset

I have to say this is an excellent BT headset. I've owned at least 5 different ones, and this is the second best. The only one better is the $100 Jawbone. The reception is above average, a little bit below the jawbone. The fit is great, and depending on the size of your ear you can take off the loop and just put it directly in your ear. It's less obtrusive but it's not as stable, obviously. The fit is better than the Jawbone.Unfortunately my car was broken into and somebody stole the convenient charger, it comes with the car/house/usb chargers. Luckily it charges just fine with my old sprint (sanyo/samsung) charger.I also left it in my pocket and my wife washed it. I let it dry then turned it on and it's worked fine ever since. There is no real complaint other than the same complaints that all BT headsets get: poor range. The only headsets I've had completely acceptable range with is the Jawbone and the Motorola S8 (?). The S8, however, only had good reception when playing music. It's reception was bad with phone conversations.",3
"Blueant is amazing.

My friend told me about Blueant. I saw this is and fell in love with it. Though I think I will get the more expensive headset when I get a ps3, but I never had a problem with this product, and it's sharp looking to. My girlfriend now owns it and loves it to.",4
"Very Durable, Simple to switch between phones

This is my second BlueAnt X3. I had to replace the first one due to loosing it ""somewhere"".I find the sound quality, in bound and out bound to be very good. Since I carry a work phone and personal phone, and Maryland is a ""hands-free"" state. I was using two bluetooth headsets at one time. I kinda looked like a SciFi project.I have to admit that if you have ""fat fingers"" changing between devices could be tricky, but I have had no problems. Like all things, it gets easier with practice. I highly recommend this for people with more than one cell phone.**note: I lost my first one sometime in the spring of 2010. Of course after I replaced it in November 2010 (didn't like the SciFi look) I found the 1st one. It was in my yard all that time in the rain, stepped on and mowed over. After all that and a good cleaning it was still working!",3
"Waste of my money!

I can hear on it sometimes but when I try to use it no one can hear me clearly on the phone. On PS3, no one can hear my at all. Iguess you get what you pay for, I paid less then $10.",0
"Good headset

This is the best blue tooth headset ive ever used. The only reason i didnt give it five stars is because it still does have a bit of static pretty often, but not as bad as my previous headsets. So its not a perfect product, but its deff a good one.",3
"Awesome bluetooth

This is the first bluetooth that I have owned that I absolutely loved. I have owned it for a few years. I have a slight hearing problem but the volume was sufficient enough where I didn't have any issues hearing. Every other unit I've owned have been problematic. My only beef is that it didn't pair with my iPhone when it came out. So I am on the hunt for a new bluetooth that is iphone compatible. I will gladly return to blueant to find one.",4
"Too much static - unusable

Looks great, feels alright and versatile charging options - all great features! However, none of them matter if the product doesn't work well.1. There is so much static on my end, even right next to the phone, that it drives me nuts! It feels like an old-school cordless phone, and a bad one at that!2. Everyone I talk to complains so much about the sound quality that they are hearing, I end up turning it off so they don't have to experience terrible quality too. It's one thing if I deal with it for convenience, but another to subject someone else to it.I guess in the end, you get what you pay for, and I should have realized that it was this low-priced for a reason. I would NOT recommend buying this headset.",1
"great cheap product

I am really please with this product. The volume is much higher than my motorola bluetooth headset. Plus having a car charger, USB charger and a wall charger is great. This is a great deal for under $15. Works really well with my Palm Treo.",4
"Decent Bluetooth

It works OK. What do you expect for $25. The volume gets stuck once in a while. For the first few weeks, I had to pair it to my phone a few times. It has a few little quirks but worth the money. I have had a few other blue tooths and this is decent. I use a Sprint Centro.",3
"Poor Sound, Microphone and Battery

When you start talking after 30 seconds starts to sound even with all its charge, the person on the other side hears an echo, and one must speak loud enough for you to listen",0
"BlueAnt Rating

I purchased two (2) Blueants for my daughter and myself and we are both dissatisfied. The instructions are too confusing, (eg. press once for this, twice for that, hold 3 secs for the other, etc.) Another big problem is the clarity of voice. Everyone complains that my voice sounds garbled. The only thing I really like is the fact that it is very light and comfortable. A packing slip included a number to call BlueAnt if I had questions or concerns but NO ONE was ever available. The recorded message to that number said ""Mailbox Full!"" I am very unhappy with this purchase. I would love to return it for an upgrade regardless of the cost because I have not been able to use it, nor has my daughter used hers.",0
"For BIG ears only

Great product only drawback is the ear piece is HUGE and there are no alternatives to make it work for someone with smaller ears . . .",2
"So near, yet so far

This BT headset would be great, but: a) lots of echo and b) headset speaker too large.",2
"Nice sound and Comfy

It have what I was looking for: Small size, nice quality sound with no echo, and a long battery life.But something that I was misunderstood for some reason is that the connects to the computer or a car outlet is just for charging. You can't use it while charging. Hope this helped",4
"Small with poor fit and sound quality

Pros: Small, Nice Charging optionsCons: Doesn't fit on ear well, constantly falling off. People on the other end consistently complained that they could not hear or thought they had a bad connection. Would not but this brand again.",0
"Flashing Lights Makes This Headset Unique

Great product!! Sound quality is excellent, easy to pair with my cell phone, and the three charging options (USB, Wall, or car) are very convenient. What makes this product really unique is the series of flashing light patterns. This allows you to easily know the status of the device. Is it currently connected with my cell phone? Is there an incoming call? Is the power on or off? All can be answered depending on the light pattern and color. Not to mention it looks cool when wearing it.",4
"Bluetooth

Ordered the blue tooth headset, received it quickly in perfect condition.In less than 5 minutes had it paired up and it sounds wonderful!",4
"happy with my blueant headset

i like my blueant headset, good size for me, i hear clearly everyone can hear me. The only thing i don't like is that it won't stay in my ear and it sometimes fall out fit loose. Other than that i would buy it again",3
"Excellent Both in Quality and Design!

I am having both the Jabra BT500 and BT135. Very satisfy with their voice quality. However, what I brought for my girl friend is the BlueAnt X3. Its cute design caught my attention. My girl friend loves it so much that she never answer her phone without it. She said it's easy to set on her ear and very comfortable. We both satisfy with its voice quality as well. I'll highly recommend to anyone who is looking for one.",4
"I dont like it too much because...

I have owned many many BT devices (about 20) and find this one is not very good. First its very uncomfortable in my ear, second it disconnects all the time for no reason and does not connect automatically to the phone when you power it up. Last but not least..the range is very limited compared to a cheaper Jabra and Motorola BT. Lots of static and scratching noises when I'm only a few feet away from my Z3, Pebl or Razr. I will return it for another one and hopefully that one will work better...",0
"BlueAnt X3 Micro Bluetooth Headset

+ sufficient volume+ very good battery performance+ good sound quality- to big to fit in my ear canal- overly flexible ear wrap",3
"Needs Work

I purchased this item because it was suppose to work on more then one bluetooth phone at a time. It will not - I contacted the support center and I am still waiting to hear back from them.",0
"Great Headset

Great Headset I have owned 2 others.Motorola 850 and an Motorola H3This one by far is the best. Great quality clear and crisp.",4
"Very Good Bluetooth Headset

This seems to be a very good bluetooth headset. Excellent sound and volume and if you read the instructions you will get used of the operations...The only thing I found as a con, for me, is its a little bit uncomfortable in the ear if you wear it for a long time, after an hour....",3
"Best little gadget I've bought yet

It works with 3 devices at once, just a couple taps and you're switching between Skype, your cell phone or listening to music from iTunes. Well built product for the price.",4
"Good for the money

I have had the BlueAnt x3 headset for several months now and for the money, it is a decent headset. Comments from other reviewers are correct with regards to the echo on the receivers end when the volume is turned all the way up. The problem is that in most cars, it needs to be turned all the way up. I tried the gel ear piece and is isn't very comfortable. Although I may be something of a snob on that front since I changed from a Jabra wired headset that was so comfortable. Despite the echo, sound quality is acceptable on both ends of the conversation. I don't walk around the city much with it in, so I can't comment on wind noise. One of the big reasons I bought this headset was for the variety of recharge options it gives. In that, I am not disappointed one bit. Everyone should include a car adapter at the very least.Summary: Decent sound quality except for an echo with the volume at max, moderate comfort although secure in ear, great recharge options.",2
"good, clear communication, slight ouch over the ear

Background noise minimum. Clear reception and clear on the other end of the line. The person you are speaking to does not hear background noise either. The best on quality reception. The part that goes over ear is too bulky, gets caught in sunglasses, slightly uncomfortable.",3
"Good but not great

I thought this would be a nice economical blue-tooth ear piece for my phone. It works and mine has continued to keep a nice charge but the sound quality is somewhat poor. One day I had a full signal on my phone so I decided to re-record my office voice-mail message for my callers. I left a message and when I previewed it, the sound was awful. That's when I realized what people were talking about when they told me that my phone was difficult to hear me on.",2
"Charge anywhere! Quality ok.

The charging options are great! I get alot of static and poor sound quality sometimes even if my head is just turned away from where the direction of my phone is. I would not buy this product again.",2
"It's good a few good features, but....

...three major flaws in my book: it has a tinny sound that is difficult to hear in a noisy environment, an ear bud that is uncomfortable, and only one size of ear hook that is too big for my ears. I'm not a petite or small person, but the earpiece won't stay on well, no matter how many ways I've adjusted it. Contacting the company to ask for a smaller ear hook resulted in a ""we're sorry, but we don't have one"" message. To their credit, they did reply promptly, but weren't of any help. I've seen this complaint from other people. Pros: The lanyard and clip are nice, the size and weight are small, and the chargers are awesome. Nevertheless, I will be returning this product and finding a more comfortable unit, even if it doesn't have as many ""features"".",2
"Works well, worth the money

It's hard to properly review something when you can't compare it to much. The only other bluetooth headset I owned, a Motorola, worked okay until it simply died one day. The X3 provides good sound quality, though it is susceptible to static at times, even when well-within its operating range of my phone. The problem with these things is that they introduce yet one more opportunity for your phone transmission to break down. With cell phones, calls can drop out for no apparent reason, even when you seem to have full signal strength. Now, you introduce a bluetooth transmission into an environment already flooded with a wireless computer network with computers also broadcasting their own bluetooth signals.However, for the most part, I'm happy with this unit. It fits well in my ear, though after about 45 minutes, I do experience some ear fatigue. I love that this unit includes three different methods to recharge it, but I'm not crazy about the tiny buttons. I accidentally cut off a couple of calls trying to turn up the volume.Bottom line? As far as I'm concerned, the X3 is worth the price, and I'll recommend it. I just hope it lasts longer than my Motorola.",2
"BlueAnt X3

This is the best headset I have every had. The comfort is great and so is the clarity. The fact that it comes with so much makes it unlike any other. You normally have to purchase all the accessories but they all came with it. In my opinion, it's your best buy.",4
"Good features but mic could be better...

I purchased & returned a previous one due to static & interference which BlueAnt's friendly tech support could not account for or help me fix...On the second purchase, everything paired easily with it and it sounds good, all features work well too. My only complaint is the mic picks up too much ambient noise at times such as road hum or nearby conversations. Other than this it works great.",2
"Good product

Overall, I'm very happy with this product. My only complaint is that the optional rubber cover isn't made very well. It comes right off very easily, and as a result, I've already lost the one and only cover included with this headset. Otherwise, a good product.",3
"Fantastic headset -- Would buy again

Most issues with a headset relate around poor volume and dropping the connection after a pair. To quickly summarise:The volume could be louder but is better than the 3 other headsets I've owned. Most times, you need only adjust the volume between both the phone and headset to find a better combination.I've never had the connection drop...never. Once paired, it will connect to any of the 3 pairs allowed with the push of the button -- just as it says in the manual. How often does that work perfectly? Well, it does with this BlueAnt. Anyway, works great.One of the best things about this headset is the multi-use charger. It has a universal USB connection that separates from the car adapter and the home outlet adapter. Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic.Only con is that I wish the volume would get louder; however, I've yet to find another that exceeds this.NB - I use the Siemens SL75. No issues there, so don't feel wary if you're only reading reviews from people using your common Motorola/Nokia phones.",4
"No Static

First I want to say there is no static. If you turn phone volume all the way up and then turn your blue ant down the static is gone. If your phone volume is set on ""LOW"" and you then turn your blue ant volume on high; there will be statis because your phone is not giving out enough volume so your blue ant is fighting to make up the difference creating static. Bottom line if your getting static. Turn you phone volume all the way up and then turn your blue ant volume down.. No Static and clear sound!",3
"too much trouble

I generally don't take the time to come back and review something. I am one of those that appreciates, and takes advantage of, all the others who do. In this case, though, I am motivated. I had a motorola HS820 that I was extremely happy with. It was my first bluetooth device, and I used it all day, every day, for more than a year. When the BlueAnt was in the gold box, I thought that it looked like an upgrade, being smaller, snappier, more expensive, etc. I can say that it works. It works if you stay within 20 feet or so of your phone, and as long as you don't let pesky things like doors or walls get in the way. That wouldn't be so bad, except that everytime you go out of range for more than a moment or two, you have to go through the menu and manually reconnect the device. I also find it uncomfortable. I tried both types of earpiece covering. The foam is considerably better audio quality, though the plastic is a tad more comfortable. Since it is important to be able to hear, I had to go with the less comfortable option. It is light, but I really don't like having to insert the piece in my ear. It is a bit big, for my ear cavity anyway, and while maybe a bit more secure than the motorola, just takes more time and effort to put on. Sadly, my motorola hit the pavement one too many times (it didn't fall off, I dropped it) and I am now stuck with this. Happily, I have ordered another motorola, though a different model, and just have to use this until the new one arrives. My son is going to try using this for his online gaming. It might be okay for that because the portability/range stuff won't be a problem. I gave it three stars because it does work, and it does stay on your ear. I would not buy another, and will hesitate to buy something made by these people. Who needs the hassle?",2
"It's o.k.

I thought I would be able to walk around the office or house with this earpiece however if there is a wall or small object blocking between the phone and the earpiece it will beep or hang up because you are out of reach. It says it can go up to 10ft but I think it's more like 2ft or 3ft. That is the only issue I have with the earpiece.",2
"i wouldnt tell a friend

i got the first one it didnt work ...i got the second one an it links up with both cells bout wont work with each other!!! if you go out of range it well disconnect an you have to add it back....for me i would not tell any one about it!!! SORRY",0
"very very short range

This headset lost signal when I covered it with my hands while the phone was lying on the desk.When the phone was in my pocket, it also made a lot of static by just turning the head .I like the style and features, but I was very disappointed on the range of this headset.I wish it works without static even just two feet away.I wouldn't use this for business conversations.",1
"Not Compatible with Treo 650

Worst headset I have ever tried. Maybe it works better with other phone models. Sound is extremely tinny and the control buttons are difficult to manage. For all you Treo guys I have since purchased a Sony Ericsson HBH-PV705 headset, which is a phenomenal headset for the Treo and ALL phone models.",0
"cute

Multi-color choice suitable for everyone, so far I don't have many problem except noise while charging.",3
"Dont' kill the ant!

I purchased the BlueAnt X3 for my T-Moble wing. The BlueAnt X3 was easy to setup and has the convienence of charging either by USB port or via the included lighter adapter for the car.The clarity is really good and it's fairly comfortable using the behind the ear adapter. The BlueAnt X3 holds the charge for quite some time in stand by. I had left the BlueAnt X3 in my drawer for almost 2 weeks in off mode and it had no power drainage.I think this is a good product.The cons:probably the only con I can think of is that it's price tage is a little high at $40 - $50 depending on when you buy it.",4
"1st bluetooth earpiece

I received this item about a week after it was ordered and am very pleased at the quality and easy to use features. Would recommend to friends and family too.",4
"Pretty good bluetooth for a pretty good price

I have the bronze one- love the color. The design is handsome and this was a criteria for me- some bluetooth headsets are just tacky looking.Small/lightweight and comfy enough (for having something in your ear), stays in fairly well, even without the over-ear holder (which comes with it and you can use it or not).Very cool charging set-up, so the headset actually comes with charger for the car, the house, and the computer- all in one. And there's not another cord to clutter up my life.Holds charge a long time. After 5 + hours of talking, I've yet to have to re-charge before just plugging it in at night. (I noticed that some of the otherwise cool headsets out there don't have a long talk time- why not???)I can hear others very well and volume is generous and loud. The volume control placement is awkward to me and I have small fingers, so it would be hard to navigate for many, I'd think. I just use the phone volume control, if possible.It did not do well at all with my Samsung 610, but does very well with my Motorola Krzr (even though I like the Samsung and do not love Motorolas!) At the moment, I have the headset paired with just one phone and have not tried using the option to connect with 3 phones at once.Others have said that they hear me well most of the time, yet sometimes it sounds like I am muffled or choppy. This is why I give this item 4 stars and not 5. I would certainly rather that I always sound as great as I am hearing them.On the very good side of sound- I am told that the headset is WAY less sensitive to noise I am making while talking than on my old bluetooth. With my old bluetooth , noises would pick up far too easily and sound like I was breaking glass or banging on metal when I was simply moving around the house doing hardly a thing. I would almost have to come to a standstill to be on the phone. This headset is super compared to that.I was also looking at the Aliph Jawbone Noise Shield Bluetooth Headset, but was just not excited about paying almost $70 more for it! Maybe paying 2 1/2 times the price of the Blue Ant X3 gives you perfection in a bluetooth headset? The reviews on that product didn't lead me to believe that it was worth all that, so, for the most part, I'm satisfied with this one.",3
"BlueAnt X3 Bluetooth Headset

The BlueAnt headset has excellent sound and is comfortable. I like the fact that it comes with wall and car chargers. I like having a lanyard so it is less likely to lose the headset however my husband doesn't like the way it dangles. Its the best headset I have used.",3
"X3 Micro review

After doing a lot of research, I found that the Blue Ant X3 Micro was getting the best reviews of Bluetooth headsets under $100. I was not disappointed.I have been very happy with the reception. Others have also been pleased with how well they can hear me.",4
"Blue tooth

IT is fairly inexpensive and works fine. It is easy to sync and has many useful charging options. The battery may not last quite as long as advertised, but plenty long enough. The only con is that it does not sound well far away from the phone. It will certainly not worth 30 ft from the phone as claimed. However, it is perfect for the car or any time the phone is within ten ft or so.",3
"Could you repeat that?

Could you repeat that? That is all I hear when I am on this thing. I have to talk in my teacher voice (extra loud) so the person on the other end can hear me. I figured out the the problem is that the ear bud does not fit in my ear properly. I have to use the included ear gel to make it halfway fit but the I cannot hear the person on the other end either. I must admit that the lights on this ear piece are pretty. I am going to give this ear piece away and purchase anotherIOGEAR Bluetooth Wireless Headset.",1
"Bottom Line: Fuzzy, Erratic Reception

The BlueAnt X3 Micro has bad reception and range. I cannot put my phone in my pocket while using the headset, and my wife cannot put her phone in her purse and use it...there is far too much static, pops, etc... The X3 disconnects when I turn my head away from my phone. People I speak to using the X3 complain they cannot make out what I am saying, that the reception is full of static, and that it cuts in and out. The charging solutions for this device are great, but the bottom line is that the X3 does not deliver well on what it was designed to do.",1
"BLUEANT X3 MICRO BLUETOOTH HEADSET

IT'S A VERY NICE BLUE TOOTH, BUT THE FIT OF IT COULD BE IMPROVED UPON!! IT IS TOO LOOSE AND STICKS OUT FURTHER THAN NEED TO BE!!CECELIA P.LOS ANGELES, CA.",2
"Can you hear me now? NO!

I have had this device for about a week now and i am a little disappointed. It doesn't fit well on my ears however that could be due to my ears being smaller than Normal. Also everyone has a hard time hearing me. They either say that i am muffled or to quiet even when i am talking loud. Its a decent product and seems durable but i own a business and need people to hear me when im talking. It cam with a car charger, wall charger and a number of ear muffs and ear holsters.I dont care about the blue light but would rather not have it.",2
"People on the other side can only hear when I raise my voice

I was considering this one from the Plantronics 520 and the Jawbone headset, finally decided to give this headset a shot because of its size and many options to charge. Reviews stated that it was a pretty good fit but you have to use the earhook or else it'll fall off. Sound quality in hearing others is really good but I've received many complaints on how I'm speaking really soft according to the caller on the other line.The ability to turn off the flashing LEDs at night is a plus because it is somewhat distracting. But the #1 most important thing for me is for other people to be able to hear me when I'm just talking at a normal volume and not having to raise my voice in order to be heard. Second most important is that I can hear others.I'm returning this headset to see if I can find a better headset with optimal call quality both ends, I'm going to see whether the Z9 will perform better.",3
"BlueAnt X3

This is one cool little headset. It is lightweight and comfortable. I have purchased quite a few headsets looking for a comfortable one and this is it. Only disappointment is that it does not stay in my ear without the ear guard, which is what I was really looking for. I could never wear an earguard with my sunglasses comfortably, but for some reason this ear guard does not get in the way. I love being able to charge the unit right in the car. Sound is great and the controls are simple. I've tried Motorola and Plantronics, and like this one the best!",3
"Tough fit for little ears

I was really excited about this as the product got really good reviews, but unfortunately it's too big for my ears. Not a good fit for those of you with diminutive ears. Unfortunately I didn't read the return policy closely and wasn't able to return this in time, so I'm stuck with a headset that doesn't fit. Someone's getting it for Christmas I think!",2
"A good BT headset but mic quality lets it down

I have the BlueAnt X3 paired with a Verizon XV6700 and while the paring was easy to set up sometimes the phone will not recognize the headset and I have to go through gyrations of disabling and re-enabling bluetooth service on the phone to reconnect. Receiving calls and making calls using voice recognition is simple with one touch on the phone. The sound reception is very clear and quite loud compared to the other BT headsets I have owned. On the minus side I have had a number of people comment that I sound like I'm in a tunnel when using in the car on the highway - this is no worse than other BT headsets but I still can't give it more than 3 stars.",2
"A Cool Headset!!!!

I went through a lot of reviews before buying the X3 and I have to say that I'm quite satisfied with my decsion on buying the X3. One bad remark I always noticed on the X3 reviews were about the speaker not fitting in the ear bud. I guess people expect too much and want everything perfect, well I would say the headset is very comfortable and fits with ease once you use it with the earloop. I have had no problems in any aspect of the X3 whether it is design, sound qulaity or features.I own a Samsung D807 phone and I had a Motorolla H605 headset before which suffered with voice clarity problems. The X3 is as cool as the H605(not like a weird thing hanging on the ear) and the voice clarity is excellent.It's really worth the price with all the different chargers and the cool features it comes with. I can finally stop my quest for bluetooth headsets and breathe a sigh of relief.Way to go Blueant!!!",4
"blueant bluetooth is awesome!!

i ordered this after much research and am totally satisfied with this product. i had a jabra bluetooth before which i liked alot but it fell apart over time. the reception is greatly improved over the jabra and the sound is exceptional. i did have a problem after i charged the headpiece with re-pairing with the phone but the customer service was excellant and called me back. i didn't read the directions and it was a simple tap to re-pair after charging. i think it's the best!!!!! would get it all over again!",4
"Very Satified!

Good Product. Fast Shipping. The only thing that I don't like is that when your connected to your bluetooth, your personal ringtones will not work. You get the generic ""high beeps"" for all incoming calls. Other than that, it is an excellent product.",4
"Small size, holds up a ton

Good little blue tooth.Pros:Long talk timeCan turn off the lightConnect up to 3 devices simultaneously3 ways to charge with heavy duty cableDurableCons:Won't fit small ears due to large inner fitGetting passed up in technology concerning sizeOverall, I really like the ability of having all my blue tooth phones connected, that feature is what made me choose it.",3
"Excellent Quality Headset!

Personally, I sell Bluetooth headsets and have a lot of complaints about Motorola so I decided to try this one because of all the good reviews. I love it! It has excellent sound quality and fits comfortably into the ear. I don't have any problems so far with dropping the connection or sound. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I get a little static every once in awhile, but I'm still playing with the volume like the reviews suggest. GOOD HEADSET. Definately reccommend it, I just wish we sold it!",3
"Fragile

This little device seemed perfect at first, but it quickly became a real hassle. Sound was good, fit was good, weight was great. But it regularly drops its connection and is often a beast to reconnect with the Treo it was purchased for use with. My wife dropped it from a modest height the other day and it split apart and will not go back together. For the price, i am not happy with the purchase.",1
"Excellent headset

I'm very happy with this headset - I frequently review technology products for a column I write, and this is a product I was happy to actually purchase. The sound is clear (perhaps *slightly* tinny at times, but not often), and it connects wonderfully fast to my phone (a Cingular 8125). I particularly like the charger - it's small enough to be readily portable, so I don't have to lug yet another plug around. I can plu the charging stalk into the same USB-style charger my phone uses - two-in-one! Or, either of them can charge from my laptop, or even, I discovered, an iPod power brick. Nice. The headset is simple to operate. If I have one complaint, it's that the volume buttons are a bit touchy to hit without hitting the middle button and hanging up on someone, which means I'm often too scared to use the mute function (which requires a quick up/down volume tap sequence). That's maybe a quarter star off; otherwise, it's one of the nicer headsets I've used.",4
"Excellent - works great with LG VX8300

The x3 performs great with my Verizon LG vx8300, including controlling the voice command features. [Note: I also have a Blueant Supertooth II which has some compatability problems with the LG vx8300, so i'm happy to see that the X3 doesn't have the same problems]Design is great. It's very light and compact, the ear hook fits me fine and makes the phone quite secure. I guess it could get a little uncomfortable during long usage, but it's not bad.Performance is good. Some LG vx8300 users have reported some echo. I experienced it the first time I used it too, but was able to elminate it through adjustments to the volume of both my phone and the X3. I'm able to hear loud and clear, and my callers do not report any issues with voice quality.The multiple charging options are an excellent feature. I like the triple-use flexible ""cord"" that attaches to a USB port, the AC adapter and car adapter.All in all, I think it's an excellent product and a great value. Highly recommended.",4
"Annoying Static

I agree with other reviews about the design features and charging options but those things come secondary if static over takes them. The static is real even the phone is only inches away from the unit. Unlike my earlier Bluetooth devices this one has really short range...like 3 feet. I can not live with static so this one is going back.Sorry Blueant.",2
"Works perfectly.

I've used this headset for over a month now with my SE w810i and I've had zero problems with it. No static on my end and no one I ever talk to has any complaints, either. I bought a second headset for my wife's Nokia 6682 and she loves it, as well.The battery on this lasts quite a long time, too. I use the headset on my way to work, on my way home and when I'm out and about on weekends - about 4 hours a day; and I have yet to charge it.",4
"Has problems

I bought this item on seeing many positive reviews here and on other sites. I liked the design, easy access to keys and ability to charge the device in a different ways.As advertised the device connected effortlessly to my LG VX8300 (Verizon) phone.Unfortunately, the voice reception quality was very poor. I had to speak in a very loud voice -- even in a quiet room -- for it to correctly transmit my voice to the phone. In the car with the windows rolled up and radio turned off -- I was unable to get it to pick up what I said.The ear clip design is poor and my piece became loose within a day of use.I may have received a defective piece -- since my negative review appears to be an outlier. I wanted to share my experience for the benefit of people purchasing this item.",1
"Decent Headset

I used the headset for about 2 weeks and went back to my Ericcson that is also average. I would probably still be using the headset if it weren't for the earhook loosening up and now the earpiece just falls off my ear. I think it might have gotten too hot staying in the truck and the rubber gave way. It's basically unusable now unless I want to hold it to my ear and that kinda defeats the purpose. I don't want to hassle with returning or calling customer service. I don't have patience for that.pros:1. I like being able to charge via USB and it comes with home and car or via laptop chargers making that a big plus.2. Pairing was a breeze3. Seemed clear for the person I was talking to.4. Plenty of attachments and charging addonsCon:1. Earloop loosened and made the device unusable.2. Funky neckstrap3. Earbud pops off too easy. Got lucky I thought I lost it4. Volume wasn't loud enough for me. I found myself pushing it into my ear to hear clearly.",2
"I'm happy

I tried to do as much research as I could for a bluetooth headset, and I think I picked a great one. First, it fits my ear! I was very worried that it would not and end up with hassles. Second, it is very easy to use. I can hear people without a issues, and my friends and family have not had a problem with hearing me. The voice dialing works well too, except when I don't enunciate. The volume buttons are the best, but once you set the volume it remembers and you don't have to set it again. The only thing my friends rag me on is the blue lights that flash on the unit. There are instructions on how to turn it off, I just haven't had the time to read...",4
"awesome

i checked so many sites looking for reviews on a good bluetooth, with the options ranging to almost 50 different kinds it was hard to choose. But i found the reviews for this Australian brand to be outstanding. I didn't want to spend a grip like some of the other bluetooth headsets out there for an easy $90-140. I charged it 4 hrs as indicated by the manual, paired up to my sony k800i in a matter of seconds. easy as pie. i was able to make very clear calls and the other party hears me perfectly. which is very important to me. i recommend this to anyone looking for a cheap, small and long battery life bluetooth.",4
"Not Worth the Money !!

I did a lot of research before buying a bluethooth device.This one looked like a decent one, i bought if for $39.99. Few good reviews and three chargers and nice look made me buy this one.I had this unit for more than two months now. I would say I am not so impressed with it.Pros:1> Looks Decent2> Fits nice on the ears and light weight.3> Connect to all phones i have tried so far.Cons:1> The sound quality is mediocre. It sounds like you are playing a Audio Cassette. Lots of my friends complained they can't hear me.2> The range is hardly two feet or so. I have to hold my phone in my hands while talking with bluetooth. If i put the phone in my pocket the voice has noticeable noise.3> The advertised USB/Car/Wall charger are not three different devices, it is a USB charger that plugs in to car charger or wall charger, so you can only use one at a time.In sort, the product is not as advertised, it is over priced, get this if you can buy it for $ 19 bucks, anything more is way too much for this one.",2
"Good but need time to learn it

The hands free set is pretty decent, comes with all the methods of charging you can ever need and it looks good also the sound is loud and clear.I did find it to have a bit of a learning curve though just beause you need to learn to adjust the volume just right for it to work for both ends of the conversation. I had people complain about an echo until i turned down either the cell phone volume or X3 volume just enough for the echo to not be heard.I also used it as a skype device through my computer and it worked perfectly well but the volume adjustment need to be made to elimiate the echo on the other side of the convo.",3
"Well worth the money!

This works very well. It is lightweight and always works. The only problem is the earbud is a little larger but it should bother most people because instead of putting it in your ear it sets on top of your ear. The feature of connecting 3 phones is awesome.",3
"Good but not great.

The X3 pairs easily with my Palm but the one trouble I have is that it does not fit snugly in my ear and thus I have a hard time hearing people on it.",2
"Hard to keep on

The call clarity is wonderful and the fact that you can charge the unit using the wall plug or USB right out of the box is great. The battery life is good as well. The weight is also a plus since it's barely noticeable once you have it on.There are two problems that I had with this headset though. The first is the fact that it was hard to get the headset on quickly. Even after months it took some time to get the headset on correctly. My other bluetooth was much easier to put on.The second problem is default rubber cover for the speaker can move a bit so sometimes you have to play with the placement of the cover to get it to sit correctly in your ear.",2
"Excellent Volume

This headset is very nicely priced for the quality of the audio. ""Loud"" enough and static free. It is also very easy to use and quickly attaches ""one handed"" to your ear. The design of the car charger that comes with it is one of the nicest I've ever come across. My only small complaint is that it doesn't hug my face quite as tight as I would like. Maybe I can't have everything. If it hugged my face tighter, it wouldn't be as quick to put on or as comfortable to wear. I told my cats and they said ""Jerry, quit complaining and fill up our food bowls""!",3
"Quality headset, comfortable and convenient

The small size and light weight make this a comfortable headset to use. You can use it without the ear hook, if your ear is the right size. The insert is comfortable as well. Great sound quality both for the wearer and the person you are talking to.The operation is slightly confusing until you read the instructions start to finish.",3
"Very satisfied

Bought it for my wife. She loves it. Very comfortable in her ear. Easy to use. Clear reception and good voice quality.",4
"Really a BlueBUG

I was attracted to the Blue Ant for it's price and the included chargers. Set up was simple to my Samsung SCH-U740 Verizon phone. The very first day I used it in my vehicle it was nearly impossible to get it to fit my ear and adjust the volume. When attempting to adjust the volume and the Blue Ant's (+) and (-) buttons are very tiny on the outskirts of the center button and it's not that simple. Overall sound quality is decent after you mess around with positioning it in the ear and get the volume right. I will have to try something other than this Ant or I will be breaking New Jersey's dumb law and holding my phone to my head when driving.",2
"great headset!

I bought this headset for my husband for Christmas. I did some research for fit and comfort, battery life, and sound quality. I chose the Blue Ant. He and I both liked it so much that I bought one for myself too! The battery life is very long. It's super light and very comfortable. The headset comes with USB, home and car chargers. I did not find any other headsets that came with all three. The only thing that would make this product perfect is that I wished it came with two USB chargers instead of one. You have to use the USB charger with the home and car chargers to plug in the headset. So you have to carry the USB charger with you to be able to use the other chargers. Other than that, this headset is WONDERFUL. Great buy for a great headset!",4
"Works Well

I'm pleased with this product. The sound has plenty of volume, the charge lasts a long time and they include plenty of ways to recharge the device. I have an LG phone and previously tried a Plantronics Voyager that was not at all compatible with my model of LG or my wife's model. I would recommend this Bluetooth device.",4
"Very Nice

Ordered and received a couple days later with Amazon Prime's free 2-day shipping. Haven't had any problems yet (but have only been using for a week). The controls do take some getting used to, but once you figure out the simple pattern it's relatively easy. Folks with very large fingers may have trouble (but I suspect these tiny things -- no matter what brand -- may offer challenges for larger fingers, in general).I use this with my personal cell and my work blackberry in the car and it's great. Never have to dig for those things in the bottom of my purse again! The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars and not 5 is because the sound quality could be better.",3
"Simple cheap holster, NOT for thick aftermarket battery

I have bought others that didn't hold down the tab in place. This one works fine but only with the original battery (or a thin replacement battery). So inexpensive I bought spares, so I'm lucky it works! If you are using a battery that is thicker than OEM, it may not clip in place.",4
"cell phone holster

I purchased 2 phone holsters for my husband. The product is working well. I always use Amazon when I can. Your speed of service and wide range of products is 5 stars.Thank you Amazon.",3
"Excellent

This Nextel Self Service Activation guide was clear and concise. After reading it carefully and following the instructions I was able to successfully activate the Nextel service with no hassle. I under one hour I went from phoneless to part of the next generation wireless revolution. Without this guide I would have been lost -- it contains the EXACT 1-800 number to call for activation... there are 10 million possible combinations of 1-800 numbers and have the correct one on hand is truly invaluable.",4
"Transparent

This case did not look transparent in the picture. Neither did the ad state that it was. It does not look so good over my pink RAZR. Very disappointed.",1
"Nice product, small issue with Motorola Droid

This is a solid item, and I'd definitely recommend it. I got it because it can adjust to portrait or landscape for my Motorola Droid. And it's cheap.One minor problem if you're using it with the Motorola Droid: the grips happen to align exactly with the camera button, so every time I stick my Droid in there and squeeze, it thinks I want to take a picture. All you have to do is tap the ""back"" button to exit out of the camera, but it's still kind of annoying. And if you flip it the other way (which works since it swivels 360 degrees), the grips cover up the charging socket.Still, it's cheap and works just fine, so I'm not complaining.",3
"Good quality product

The Arkon SM215 windshield and dash mount for universal devices has an excellent quality mount that stays firmly attached to your windshield, unlike other mounts. The mount pivots so your device can be viewed in portrait or landscape modes. Clearly this universal mount was designed in mind for smaller devices like cell phones, but does fit PDAs, and iPhones. I purchased one for my wife's iPhone 3G that has a protective case. It bearly fits. I would like to see Arkon make another variation using the same suction cup mount and pivoting arm, but a larger holder with better adjustments for an iPhones that have protective cases.",3
"Well Made, Fexible, Works

This phone holder is well made and well designed.My main concern was that the suction cup wouldn't work effectively and the holder would fall every once in a while. But the suction cup is tough and is sticking like a pit bull.I actually use mine to hold up my phone on my glass desktop. Works great for that.In fact, I'm ordering another one to hold my MP3 Player while I transfer music. It's a little shallow for the mp3 player (belt hook on back of case.) But still works well.Jamie",3
"Very good

Everything was very simple and easy to install. Holds the phone firmly on my car's dashboard. The construction is very reliable.",4
"Great product

This is a great product. I've had it almost 6 months and it hold my phone securely - it's only fallen out once and that's becuase I didn't put it in properly. It's easy to use, great suction (I have a dash mount on a 2007 CRV), and easy to use.",4
"Worth it!

I use this mounted on the windshield with my iPhone and it is perfect! The mount is easy to attach and it stays attached until you remove it, and the iPhone fits perfectly! Definitely worth the money.",4
"Excellent.

Bought this item to replace the NOKIA one that came with my 5800XM. This is much better. It is much more gentle on the phone and I can use it with other devices. It feels super solid and sticks to the windshield like glue. What more could you want?",4
"Perfect

This product fits perfectly on my phone. The best feature for me is that the belt clip is removable. I keep my phone in my pocket with my keys and now it doesn't get scratched.",4
"poor-worthless phone batteries

In February 2007 I bought from AccessoryOne a cell phone battery which lasted less than six months, then in August I bought a replacement for that battery, not realizing until it was too late that I was purchasing from the same vendor again. When I received the second battery, it was dead on arrival. Despite hours and days of charging, it never could hold a charge for more than perhaps one minute. I've been waiting since the first of September to hear back on my request for a full refund on the last battery I purchased, as well as a request for a refund or replacement of the first purchase.",0
"Works fine

Battery fit my old Kyocera K10 Royale as advertised and seems to be working fine. Delivery on time and as expected.",4
"Great Buy

The battery works perfectly and charges as it should. I can keep my phone on standby for 3 days without a recharge. This was a great purchase!",4
"originally told out of stock, not available after ordered

I ordered (2) replacement batteries, (very inexpensive price). Replacement battery works fine as expected.But ordering/receiving problem from vendor.(BargainCell)Was advised out of stock & would cancel order. Then received product 5 days later?Very confusing. Fortunately, I did not place an order elsewhere.",2
"Thanks!

My mothers (old) cell phone wasn't holding a charge. I ordered this for her and it fixed the problem. Got here fast too. Thanks!",4
"Had to return and still didn't work

I had to return the battery when I got it because it didn't work. They sent me another battery and that also did not work. I just gave up and bought another one from the Kyocera website.",0
"Did not accept a full charge.

Upon receiving the new battery, it would not accept a full charge. Battery was returned today after attempting 5 times to fully charge it.",0
"unable to test

battery doesnt show up as a factory battery so it wont let me use it. plus its large as F and wont fit.",0
"A big dud

First charge lasted 4 days but it has been downhill ever since. Even while sitting idle it loses a charge quickly.",2
"battery too fat, supplier excellent

Bought this battery for an LG VX8300 cell phone. It had a 1200 mAh battery, thought the 1700 mAh would be better, but it was too fat so the cover couldn't go on. Returned it to the vendor (on his dime) and he sent a 1200 mAh no charge. New battery works fine, vendor (separately reviewed) was great.Advice: RTFM, measure.bobbo",3
"Battery

I bought this battery so I would have a spare for my phone. It works as good or better than the original.",4
"Works perfectly!

It's amazing how adaptable we users are. As batteries age, we adjust our expectations and learn to ""live with it"".Well, I was down to a 1-day life on my extended battery before I finally got fed up. I found this replacement battery for a fraction of what it would have cost me a couple of years ago.The day I received it, I charged it up in LG's travel charger, then plugged it into the phone. That was 9 days ago and I still have 1+ bars worth of battery life! Granted, I am not on the phone all the time, but given the same level of usage as with the old battery, I am extremely pleased with the product.Long live OEM!",4
"Great headset all-round!

I have tried this Sony bluetooth headset with a Nokia E62 and a MotoRAZR. This is my second BT headset after a Plantronics Explorer 340. The Plantronics kept dropping the connection, and wasn't easy to charge - the power connection was flaky.Pros:1. The bluetooth connection is quite stable. Very happy. [When it starts dropping, I know it's time to recharge, and then things are fine again.]2. Earbuds stay in ears (bike to work and back with buds in-ear.)3. Voice quality both ways is good - I haven't tried it in windy conditions, though.4. LONG battery life. I haven't measured it, if I do, I'll post. Good charging cradle.5. Incoming call is heard through both earbuds.6. As a music player, it is pretty decent. Not the same as my Sennheiser HD280 Pro headset, but way lighter, and works with my phone! As long as you accept that this is designed to be used with phones and phone music isn't the highest quality, I think you will be happy.Personally, I don't feel any great loss of audio quality, and I often leave my 4G iPod, with its wired headset, behind. (I have a 2 GB card on my Nokia E62, and the Nokia music manager compresses mp3 files even further to e-AAC which is less than half the mp3's size!)Cons (all minor):The clip could be stronger, but I haven't lost it :-)Wiring could be longer, but is OK.To turn on/off, need to keep the button pressed for five seconds or so - seems really long, and no tactile feedback to know the button's pressed.If I push the ear-buds in too tight, get the pressure-in-ear feeling, but that's probably the case with all ear-buds. I don't push them in tight, and they work fine.Overall, I am quite happy with the Sony DR-BT10CX. I'd recommend it for phone/phone-music applications.",4
"excellent stereo headphones!

I use these with my bluetooth PDA. Took about three minuets to pair them and to start rocking. My only complaint is the on/off switch is tricky and it is easy to put the phones into pairing mode instead of turning them off.",4
"The best stereo sound!

PRO:I have tried a few stereo BT headset/handsfree, itech clip r35, Sony ericsson ds970 . None will give you the sound quality this one does.The battery life is excellent.Very few buttons on the unit: On/Off, Vol+ & Vol-. And I am getting used to not having the playback control on the unit.It also comes with a very nice charging station.After successful initial pairing, it will auto-pairing with the host in handsfree profile everytime they see each other.CON:A2DP profile needs to be connected manually from the host.Annoying beeping sound when A2DP is connected but player has stopped of pause.Weak clip.Very few buttons with no playback controlIf u own a ppc phone and use it like an Ipod to play mp3 all the time, you will love this headset.",3
"Decent small Ear Bud Headphone with some white noise

This Bluetooth headphone is the lighest and smallest on the Market so far. However, user must be aware that this headphone is a little bit advance for the current market. It does not have a Bluetooth tranceiver that supports 3.5mm audio jack for conventional MP3 players, or stereo audio jacks. It expects you to have all those latest cell phones or mp3 players that supports A2DP (Advance Audio Distribution Profile) feature (The rumored touched screen IPOD does support Bluetooth A2DP). I personally do not have any A2DP mp3 players nor cell phone yet, but I have the logitech bluetooth stereo headphone, so I use that 3.5mm BT tranceiver and it works great with very minimal delay compare to other brands!!!! I have to admit that this headphone does generate some white noise. So if you care about audio quality, this is not your best choice, but in terms of Stereo Bluetooth equipment, this is a pretty good product. This also works perfect as a headset with a microphone for your bluetooth cell phone.",3
"Avoid this if you have a HTC Wizard

I have a T-Mobile MDA which is a HTC Wizard sold under various names by all the major carriers. It is A2DP compliant since it is a new phone, but it has MANY issues. In order to use it, I have to keep refreshing and saving this device on my bluetooth set up screen. The music goes in and out sometimes for 2-3 seconds. Every once in a while I can listen to a whole song w/o any interruptions. I don't know if it is a part of the connection issue, but some of my songs play slower than normal like the battery is dying when it is fully charged. When I do switch to a call coming in or out, the other person can barely hear me. It's best to try this out a brick and mortar store so you can return it easily if yours works like mine. I almost forgot, the clip is so weak that it can not tightly grip onto your shirt or anything for that matter so it keeps falling off.",1
"I Love It

I've read the other comments and haven't experienced any of the suggested difficulties. Ifind that it works very well with my IPhone. Pairs instantly, stereo quality is great, volume more than adequate even on the motorcycle, and the battery life is all day riding. Ear buds are comfortable with an assortment of cushion sizes to pick from. Also paired well with my Garmin Zumo 660 but the volume is not quite a good as with the IPhone. From that I conclude volume issues are related to the appliance, not the headset. I highly recommend.",4
"Not good for music. Average as a headset

These headphones are advertised for listening to music. I don't recommend them for that. The sound quality is the same as the cheap headphones you get on an airplane.The transmit distance is less than five feet. More than that and they lose the signal. They work ok as a cell phone headset but are not worth the price.",0
"Mr.

Worst headset ever, keep lossing signal, the sound is so low you can hear your heartbeat, i feel ripped off by sony, really worst thing ever, please save your money and stay away from it!!!",0
"Stowaway Blue Tooth Sierra Review

Background: I use a HP 4700 series PDA with a Pocket PC OS. I type 50-60 wpm. This is my first portable keyboard purchase. I have used the product for 3 days.Cons:1. PDA stand is hard to remove from keyboard2. Center folds do not lock flat3. Keyboard casing is prone to smudges (but very durable)4. Discovery/power button needs a stylus to be usedPros:1. Full size keyboard including separate number row2. Easy and compact keyboard folding3. Driver support for international keyboards4. Adjustable repeat key rate and time delay to repeat. Repeat rate is very fast at top setting.5. No delay after key press. This keyboard keeps up flawlessly with my typing speed.6. Keyboard links securely to PDA without having to re-type code each time. Once password connection is set up, re-linking after either device is turned off is fast (just press any key on the keyboard).7. Keyboard functionality similar to windows: I can switch easily between programs by pressing Alt-Tab. Accents, grave accents tilde ""n'""s, inverted exclamation marks are typed just like on desktop computer.8. Programmable keys for launching programs and well thought out built in short cut keys. Special quick launch keys for calendar, contacts, e-mail and internet are off to the side.9. Keyboard turns off when you slide endgrips into storage position. While it is small, a green LED light indicates when keyboard is consuming battery power.10. Convenient stylus well for alternating between stylus use and keyboard use. Stylus well also present on the left for left-handers. (Keyboard and shortcut keys actually make navigation without a stylus convenient and easy. Switching between open programs on a PDA is much easier with the Alt-Tab keys than with the stylus)11. Unbelievable range: I can type from a separate room through a cople of walls and around a few corners. The single press of the shift key seemed to capitalize unintentional 3-4 letters at this range, but I really wasn't expecting to see anything at all. Use around other wireless devices (phone and router) did not interfere with transmission.General Comments: I find this keyboard to be an excellent product and productivity enhancing tool. Installation was flawless. Some tasks such as switching between programs are actually easier now. While I can type with the keyboard on my lap, the sides tend to flap a little. The natural downard pressure of the fingers typing makes the keyboard more straight. Thus this is a moderate nuisance that does not entirely disable the ability to type with the keyboard on the lap. The folding PDA stand is difficult to remove from the back of the keyboard. After several tries I seem to have a 75% reproducible method of doing this easily. Sometimes I am afraid I will damage the keyboard by either taking the stand out or by replacing it. A polishing cloth comes with the case to remove fingerprints which is nice. Packing the cloth in the neoprene case with the keyboard is a little tricky without crumpling the cloth (zip the case 35%, insert the keyboard then the cloth, straighten cloth under neoprene case then zip remaining case). For the first couple of days I thought I had to type the password on the device and PDA each time to synchronize the devices. This was getting a little annoying. Then, after reading the owners manual on the CD (which is much more complete than the brief instructions provided on paper), I found this wasn't necessary. Just pressing a key does the job after either device is turned off. The keyboard keeps up with my typing speed. The range on this device is absolutely unbelievable. I was able to type approximately 50 feet away from my PDA on a full battery! I am curious to know if other users find this reproducible. I don't have a good feel for battery life yet. There is no apparent interference from use near other wireless devices. The device is practical to use. Another inconvenience I find is that picking up the keyboard to move to another room is a little clumsy since the keyboard doesn't lock in the center. Sometimes this will result in a few unwanted keypresses during transport with both devices on. This is particularly a problem when I have many other things in my hand. Overall this device has boosted my productivity, and I am extremely pleased. I was planning to buy an ultraportable lap-top, but this is an inexpensive solution to turn my PDA into essentially the same thing from a word processing perspective. Just wish they had a good database solution for PDA's.",4
"It doesn't get better than this.

I'm as fan and happy user of ThinkOutside's earlier Bluetooth keyboard. It has shortcomings, such as no row of dedicated number keys and a somewhat cramped layout for large fingers. But it really did the job within those limitations.But this new model, the Sierra, simply has no equal. It is a full-sized, five-row keyboard that folds into a small, highly portable package. (A nice little carrying case is included.)Truly this keyboard unleashes the full potential of PDAs an smartphones as productivity tools. While other portable keyboards with their cramped layouts are suitable for typing short e-mails and memos, the Stowaway Sierra is comfortable enough to allow for hours of typing,though of course, you might impair your vision first with the small screens of many PDAs and smartphones.There is a dedicated row of number keys (yea!) with function keys accessible as well.Key spacing is easily the equivalent of full-sized keyboards and the responsiveness is nice. Relatively short, but definite keystroke throws; a nice tactile response to each key, which is wonderful for fast typists. In my Sierra, there is a slight bow in the center of the four-segment keyboard. It doesn't interfere with my typing and I suspect it might be something that goes away over time.The Sierra can also be put to effective use with laptops that have less than full-sized keyboards. The Sierra is a lot more comfortbable than the keyboards I've used on some laptops. Even if the latop doesn't have built-in connectivity, it can be added with a USB Bluetooth adapter costing a few dollars.Another nice point is that you can download the drivers for your device directly from the ThinkOutside web site. Not a big deal, but a nice touch.A single AAA cell powers the unit. The specs say a battery will last two months, but I'd suggest always carrying as spare.Negatives? Not to me, but some people might consider the very shiny chrome exterior to be a real negative. It picks up fingerprints instantly. ThinkOutside has obviously heard and responded to the complaints engendered by this finish: they include a small micro-fibre cloth to wipe down the exterior surfaces. While the chrome finish doesn't bother me, I do think it is kind of a dumb design decision, probably influenced by Apple's equally brainless use of chrome finish on some iPod models. Not a big deal for me, but some people will probably get stressed about this.The other posible negative for some is the fact the keyboard does not form a rigid unit when the sections are put together. You don't notice this when the keyboard sits on a solid surface. But if you place the keyboard on your legs, there is a definite bowing as you type which some might find very disturbing. Putting a legal pad or magazine under the keyboard limits this bowing.Overall, the ThinkOutside Stowaway Sierra Bluetooth keyboard is simply the finest folding, portable keyboard ever made. I will not be leaving home without it.Jerry",4
"Palm Treo 700P driver problems

I recently purchased the Stowaway Sierra Bluetooth Keyboard (Model: STBT01) so that I could more easily take notes during meetings. The hardware seems to be pretty good. However, I have been having a number of driver problems. I give the hardware 4 stars, but current Palm driver only 1. It has potential to be a really good product.Hardware: The four keyboard sections open smoothly and lay flat on a hard surface. The hinge mechanisms are made of plastic and feel a bit flimsy to me. I find myself being ""careful"" as I open or close the keyboard so that the hinge isn't damaged. This keyboard feels like it needs to lay on a flat surface in order to be really stable. The center hinge doesn't lock in place. If I were to recommend changes to iGo, I would make the hinges out of metal and ensure that the whole keyboard locks together rigidly.The feel of the keys is great, and touch-typing was natural and intuitive right out of the box. It is also nice to have a one-piece spacebar. The dedicated number row is also great for those of us who do need to work with numbers.As for the drivers. The thinkoutside website says that this keyboard is compatible with the 700p. However, I have found that a number of keyboard comands and functions as described in the manual don't seem to work on my handheld. For example I'm supposed to be able to emulate the 5-way navigator and move around within the palm interface. However, I can't seem to move left or right or use the ""select"" command. There are other dedicated function keys for Menu, Done, Cancel, etc. These also don't seem to work.The keyboard works great within Documents-To-Go which came bundled with my Treo 700p. I can type normally, hit the enter key and it goes to a new line, etc. As far as I can tell, all the keys physically work just not with the Palm OS itself.I would be happy with the hardware as long as the drivers worked. If you are a Treo 700p user, I would recommend that you hold off from purchasing until a more reliable driver comes out. I hope to hear back from iGo/Mobility/Thinkoutside soon with some suggestions or better yet a good driver. Otherwise, this keyboard will be sent back as defective.Good luck.Update 10/13/06I tried installing every version of the drivers that I could find on the website, uninstalled any other bluetooth devices on my palm, and still couldn't get the keyboard to work as described in the manual. I have also tried multiple times to contact ThinkOutside/iGo via email with no response. I hear that ThinkOutside driver problems is a common complaint among Palm users. I do not recommend this product for Palm 700p users. And good luck getting any customer support from ThinkOutside. At least I had a kind retailer who took the product back.",2
"Great Little Keyboard

I just purchased this and it's a very smartly designed and durable keyboard. Once unfolded, the keypad itself slides together to lock the unit down flat. It feels and types just like my laptop. It's stable, and the rubber feet on the bottom keep it from sliding. It also has it's own form fitting zip up carry case.My only complaint is that the keyboard arrived without the Device Stand included. Instead of repackaging everything and sending it back I've opted to contact Think Outside (which you can only do by email on their site to my knowledge) to get it sent to me directly. I'll post again if I don't hear from them soon. :)",4
"Excellent product

It took a while to pair the keyboard with my IPAQ as the on-screen instructions were ambiguous.But keyboard itself is great with many built-in and user-defined functions.Highly recommended.",3
"Very Nice!!

I just installed the software on my Treo 700wx and it works great. You can even select the left or right soft keys from the keyboard. It's very cool. There are many advanced functions that this keyboard can control on your PDA. But you must use their software to take advantage of it. You could ask for more functionality for a mouse/Treo combination.One mistake I made was I first tried installing the software on my SD card. But for some reason it won't work. You must install it into your main memory and it works great.Also, it comes with a tiny stand to prop up your PDA while you're typing on the keyboard. It just snaps into the bottom of the keyboard. Sweet!The only thing that I don't like is the extremely shiny surface. It shows every fingerprint. Of course they knew this, so they give you a polishing cloth in the bag. But why? Why not just dull the outside so you don't have to worry about polishing it each and every time you use it. A flat black or anodized black would be better.",4
"great hardware, poor documentation and no support

I persisted with the installation process because of the user above who had similar difficulties but resolved them. I wish I could figure what it was that I finally got right. I have been trying to get the keyboard to recognize the palm (a T3) for a couple of evenings now: I ended up doing a hard reset, reinstalling the software, and using the manual that comes with the CD rather than the printed one, and it did eventually work. But in a world where (surely) user-friendliness is everything, the instructions are remarkably opaque. I don't know why some manufacturers (who presumably know their products intimately) won't test out their instructions on someone new to them and write decent instructions. Many do, of course. And indeed, as others have suggested, support seems to be nonexistent: no phone number, and no reply to an email.But I've owned two other Palm keyboards and this is the only one I like. The really compact Palm keyboard (I forget the name) was hard to write on instinctively, and broke in fairly short order anyway. The wireless palm keyboard, advertised as ""full size"" really isn't, and is also hard to type on without feeling like it's slowing you down. This one is much more like a good computer keyboard. Not nearly as good, alas, but probably as close as I'm going to get. And being able to keep separate the palm from the keyboard is very helpful. On top of that, I just discovered there are little tiny holes in the upper two corners for you to keep your stylus handy.However I can (as a backseat driver / consumer) imagine significant improvements. I don't like the shiny metal exterior at all; I'm surprised they didn't replicate the gunmetal-like finish of the palm, or just basic black. More important, the keyboard really doesn't lie flat enough on your lap to be useful that way, which is a pity when the whole point is outrageous portability. One can imagine a sort of hard notepad (i.e. a notepad for real paper notes) that would hold it and the PDA flat in front of you.",3
"No support from Think Outside (iGo)

I recently purchased the stowaway sierra after my older keyboard died.I have had major issues getting the stowaway sierra keyboard to connect to my dell pda. Where the older BT keyboard would correctly pair with my pda, the newer stowaway sierra keyboard can not connect in secure mode to my pda. I have tried to re-install the keyboard driver and even had hacked my pda's registry to get it to connect in secure mode.Think Outside provides NO technical support what so ever. They have no phone support. I have sent repeated emails to their technical support, with no replys what so ever. The only response I have received, is the Out of Office auto-reply that NO ONE IS THERE.If the keyboards works out of the box consider yourself lucky, because if you need technical support you are SOL.UPDATE:Taking the advice of another of the reviewers on Amazon.com. I read through the entire on-line manual and found my problem. Without the help of the on-line reviewers I would have never found my problem.With this problem behind me, I give the keyboard high marks.",0
"Easy to use and performs as expected

I have a BlackJack smart phone and it works great with this unit. I found it easy to install and with the 10 programmable keys, it makes my phone very useful when traveling. I have not had it for long, so time will tell if there are any negatives, but so far so good.",4
"a good keyboard for the thumb challenged

This product sets up very quickly. As anyone who has used a smartphone for email or word processing knows, typing anything more than a few words can be a pain. The fold out keyboard works just as you'd expect. I have used it with a Treo 650w and it sure beats the thumb board for typing. The blue tooth set up is quick and painless.",4
"This works with a treo 700p and a vista laptop

lets start by saying this is a great keyboardwhen i pulled it out of the box and opened it for the first time it looked so sweet.the keybord itself is great the keys work fine and the pda stand also works great.i just notice when i use the keyboard w/ my treo and press the same letter really fast it sometimes only registers once but i have not messed with the keystroke settings yet (in the palm application)how i got this to work w/ my palm treo 700p is i downloaded that latest software from think outsides web page, went to my bluetooth (bt) application on my palm and put it in the trusted devices, the i went to the keyboard app and connected it their (you have to push the discovery button)if this does not work or try reseting your palm and trying again, it worked for for meas for vista all you have to do is go to your bt settings and add the device (has to be in discovery mode)the few problems areafter i pare the keyboard with my phone then disconnect it an try to connect it to my laptop i have to go through the bt add device thing on my laptop (takes like 30 sec)for the keyboard to work and the other way around with switching from laptop to phone but i have reset my phone for it to work (takes like 1 min)also the 5-way navigation thing on the keyboard does not work with the palmthe 1 key is kinda small which does not really matter and the delete key is at the bottom of the keyboard insted of at the topother then that the keyboard is great works with my treo and laptop(o ya when you first get it put the battery in and press and hold the discovery button, at first it lookes like it's DOA cause nothing lights up once you push the button it starts to blink)if your thinging about buying this just buy it you wont be disapointed",4
"Tried and truly not for 700p

The keyboard worked well for about five minutes. Next thing you know it StartEd typIng likE thIS. SO I sent It Back.",1
"Solid quality top notch keyboard

I had one of the original Stowaway Fold-up keyboards in my early Palm days and loved it. Then I switched to the Stowaway XT for my Ipaq, but, missed the fuller sized keyboard. I got an Axim X51V and also had a chance to talk with James Kendrick (JKOnTheRun) in person in Houston and was sold once again on the new Stowaway Sierra. Can't live without it. It feels great and you can truly type all day. With the JKOnTheRun discount it really is a bargin.",4
"very cool, use with laptop and phone

connects quickly and reliably, but when i use it with my pocket pc it conflicts with my stowaway mouse causing it to intermittently disconnect. Not a problem with a BT computer tho.",3
"Bait and Switch?

I originally gave the product 2 stars because I liked the keyboard, itself, but found it incompatible with my Palm Treo 680. I returned it quickly to Amazon for a refund and stayed in touch with the company. In August, IGo told me they had finally released a driver for my Treo, so I bought the keyboard again on that basis. As of December 2007, I approached the manufacturer for customer support because its driver was quickly draining power from my Treo since installing it in August. They told me they don't have a driver for the product! They sent me back to where I bought it rather than offer an apology and refund. I'm very frustrated with this and have approached the manufacturer again for a full refund, because they warranty their products for two years. Their warranty guarantees repair or replacement, and they are offering neither so far. The keyboard was originally developed by Think Outside, which, I believe, has merged into IGo, and management and personnel shifts may have been behind the company bungling this issue so badly. But that's new excuse. They need to step up.For Treo 680 users with smaller hands than mine, you might try an IR keyboard. I thank Fernando Cassia (see comment to my review) for his recommendation of IR instead of Bluetooth but would steer you away from IGo unless they fix the driver or offer a full refund, as they should.",1
"incredible bit of kit

I bought the Sierra keyboard years ago, to use with my pda. Technology moved on and it ended up at the back of the cupboard. Now I have an ipad2, I was looking for a compact portable keyboard which was touch-type friendly - the roll-up one I tried was useless, but then I remembered the Sierra and thought it was worth a go. Eureka! No problem with pairing and it was up and running in no time. Haven't tried using anything other than simple typing so far, but then, that's all I need it for. Thank you 'Think Outside' you are brilliant.",4
"Works Great with the iPhone IOS4

I bought it 3 years ago and it has been languishing in storage for the past two years after I switched to the iPhone. Then bluetooth keyboard support came out in IOS4 and this baby found new life and purpose. You should see the looks of envy when you go to a Starbucks, prop your iPhone on an Elago stand (~$5 from Amazon) and then whip out the Sierra keyboard from your pocket. I could now compose several paragraphs in an e-mail so easily on my iPhone. I don't even have to resort to abbreviations in typing txt messages. There was another dude who was using a fullsize BT keyboard with his iPhone. You should have seen the look on his face when I folded the Sierra and put it back in my pocket. This is way too cool.Why not 5 stars? There is no equivalent of the iPhone's 'SEND' button when txting.Update 2011-12-20: I recently purchased an iPad 2 and now this 5-year old wonder has found new life as my iPad keyboard!!! You should have seen the look of envy from those other iPad owners at Starbucks. One of them actually asked about the Stowaway keyboard; the look of disappointment on his face was PRICELESS when I told him that it was no longer being produced.",3
"Awesome

Tried two other keyboards before this one, and both of them were awful. Get it. The batteries last forever, it connects quickly, and looks cool. You'll be the envy of every other dbag typing at starbucks.",4
"Driver Heck

Pros: Excellent Physical design, compact, efficientCons: detachable stand is prone to loss, the driver - a thousand curses upon it - is buggy beyond reason.From a hardware perspective this is the best keyboard available. Long ago I had the original which physically plugged into the Handspring Visor. It still functions (both of them) and in terms of design has proven itself to be rugged. So when I saw this come to market I snatched it up without a second thought.Again the design proves to be superior. However I really hate the mirrored chrome surface. They were of course kind enough to include a polishing cloth, but I much prefer the original black matte finish of the original Stowaway.In terms of the software driver, I have to say I'm impressed with the effortless over the air installation - and I have had to use it at least a dozen times. The problem is that it continually sends my Treo 650 into an endless reset loop which is only solved by a hard reset. I can do a soft reset and delete the driver but so much instability remains that I have to hard reset and reinstall.Contacting the company by phone and by email is a wreck. In both instances I was basically met with the quiet hope that a new driver is in the blocks somewhere in pre-beta mode.I'll hang on to the keyboard until such a time as a new driver becomes available (if ever) but for now it remains little more than a light duty paper-weight.--[...]",2
"Nice as always

ThinkOutside always made nice products.I knew this keyboard since the ""wired"" Palm Portable Keyboard version - and I kept thinking since then: why don't they make a bluetooth version? Well, they heard my prayers and finally I have a 5-row keybard with dedicated numbers row. Way to go, guys!Downside: it could be less thick ;)",3
"Nice device, but questionable tech support?

It looks like ThinkOutside was bought by iGo, and after trying for tech support each day for a week, it looks like their web site is finally back up...but a bit weak in terms of tech support-- can't find drivers for Windows Mobile 5.The keyboard is a rather ingenious folding design and has a OK feel when typing, but it's a bit annoying to have the center section not lock in place so that the keyboard does not sit flat. In fact, the bumps on the back of the device keep the center section raised, so when you type it sort of bangs back up and down a bit. The PDA holder is pretty worthless -- mine slid off repeatedly. That's a HP iPaq 5915 which did find the keyboard pretty easily.",2
"Functionality issues on Moto Q

The full size keyboard is very nice. Actually full size, with number row and all, unlike many other fold ups that claim to be full size.It seems to have some functionality issues with my Motorola Q though. The softkey buttons don't always work. The enter key does not work in DataViz Documents to Go. Instead, the enter key toggles selection mode.",3
"cool

So far this has been bulletproof. Small enough to fit in a lab coat pocket with no worries. Easy to fold out, types like a ""real"" keyboard. Bluetooth works well. Seems well made. Good battery life thus far as well - I have had it for about 2 months. No downside I can foresee.",4
"Great Keyboard, Cool Features

The bluetooth connectivity works great with my Palm TX. The keyboard was easy to get working and the keyboard layout is similar to my laptop. There is no need to carry a laptop when you have this keyboard with your PDA. Highly recommended!",3
"Goes great with my VAIO UX180!

I received the keyboard in a very reasonable period of time! I pulled out the keyboard and with only a little effort, was able to pair the Bluetooth with my computer. It wasn't as easy as it could have been, but it's rare that anything ever is! My only complaint is that it does take a little while for the Bluetooth to turn on and recognize after it turns itself off or when you first try to type with it. You have to hit a button and wait 5-10 seconds before keystrokes will actually register. Perhaps I read wrong that keystrokes wouldn't be missed, but again, it's a minor inconvenience. The chrome cover is, as many others have commented, definitely a fingerprint magnet, but the cloth wipe that is included with the neoprene-ish case is very usefull.",3
"It works like it is supposed to work!

My primary use of this keyboard is to complete a 4 page Word file on my Windows Mobile handheld computer while observing teaching in classrooms. I also use it for notetaking in meetings or presentations sometimes. It is comfortable for touch typing, the fifth row of keys means I do not need to use special combination keystrokes in order to type numbers, it sets up and breaks down in a short time, the Bluetooth connection works well, and the chrome case has a touch of class. This is the third folding/portable keyboard for handheld computers I have owned, and it is the best so far for touch typing and overall usefulness.",4
"Outstanding Keyboard

After a minor snag with installing the driver (the only one that worked properly for my Motorola Q needed to be downloaded from Think Outside), I am amazed at how good this keyboard works. My goal was to not bring a laptop to class for taking notes. It works great!",3
"A Great Product !!!

I purchased this item for use with my Treo 700wx. It has worked flawlessly. The keyboard helps my Treo's capabilities approach those of a laptop. It's much easier to input contact information with this keyboard. I've had no problems pairing the keyboard and the ThinkOutside bluetooth mouse with my Treo 700wx at the same time. What other reviewers have said about fingerprints showing up on the polished metal case is true, but they wipe off easily.",4
"Very Nice Keyboard

I wanted to give up lugging my laptop around, so I got a PDA and this bluetooth keyboard. It is so convenient. Setup went very smoothly. Once I did the initial connection with the PDA, it automatically syncs as soon as I unfold the keyboard. The keyboard is definitely full-size with a number row at the top, which is not on all foldables. The keys type just as quietly, if not more than a normal laptop keyboard. I'm definitely glad I got it.The only downside that I've had so far is the stand for the PDA is a little difficult to get out, but that is very minor.",3
"Great Product

I am writing a book, the Stowaway allows me to keep writing whereever I am with my PDA. I can touch type with no problem with the 5 row layout. No funny function keys for normal functions. So far, 2 months, the bluetooth has worked flawlessly.As I saw myself in other reviews, the only black mark is the chrome outer case which is a total fingerprint magnet. It's pretty when clean, but there is no way to use the product without getting prints everywhere. It does come with a polishing cloth, so ThinkOutside understands the problem.",4
"Works like a charm

I have been using this keyboard with my home video system for 3 months now and it has worked flawlessly every time. The keyboard is not used everyday, so yes there is a short delay after I begin typing while the bluetooth reconnects, but none of the characters that have been typed are lost. The keyboard is being used with a Macintosh with built in Bluetooth ~10 feet away. I'm not sure how well the Windows specific keys function, but the keyboard provides a complete layout with page up/down, arrow, and function keys.",4
"Awesome

The keyboard is truly awesome! It took a bit of figuring to get it to work, but once it did, all was fine. My Tablet is much more functional now. It is full size which makes typing very comfortable.",4
"three years later

I bought this case February 5, 2005, says Amazon, and over three years later, I'm back to buy another. It still looks great and hangs on tight but the leather is starting to tear inside the belt hook, so it's hard to put on my belt. Obviously I have no regrets if I'm buying another to replace it!The magnetic closure is convenient and classy. In three years of nonstop use, the phone has never fallen out and the clip has never let go of my belt. The phone hasn't gotten a scratch in all that time, because it's well protected. But the pouch doesn't get in the way of using the phone, doesn't have any nasty velcro, doesn't have that hideous plastic window, and doesn't have the dreaded swiveling belt clip. This one is only horizontal, where it can stay close to your body without stabbing you in the stomach every time you bend over.",4
"Love this thing

I accually bought this from my local walmart and it works great. With my old phone, I used a headset with a wire that connected to the phone and the people on the other end complained that they couldn't understand me. With this little thing, you sound like your on the phone and not using a headset. If your old fashioned like I am, and you have a manual transmission vehicle, it is the best thing to have. You don't have to worry about shifting and driving with one hand while you hold your phone with the other. I like the fact that you can change it to be worn on your left of right ear and it is pretty easy to do. The only downside for me it that you can't recharge, but at the same time, the battery life is really good. Finally, to sync this headset to your phone is really simple. If you do decide to purchase this item, you wont regret your decision.",4
"First bluetooth (Do I love it or is there something better?)

I received this free with my Razr V3 phone. I had this since December.Pros: People say I sound good, no echo. I've been using rechargeable batteries which usually last 2 weeks. (1.2 volts)I could walk 20 plus feet (6.1 meter)without droping my call.Cons: Volume is a tad low.Won't power off. Stays in standby mode.",3
"You get what you pay for

This headset is definitely low-end. If you're looking for a headset to use in a quiet space, this may be right for you.PAIRING:My partner and I both have this headset. It paired easily with our Sony Ericsson phones, but that was about the only good feature.NOISE:If you have ANY background noise, your voice gets drowned out to the person on the other end. We tried to use the headsets while driving, and when I am trying to listen on my phone or headset to her while she is using the headset, the noise is so loud that it hurts my ears. If I turn the volume down to reduce the noise, I can no longer understand her.FIT:The headset constantly feels as though it is going to fall off my ear. The earpiece is not designed in a way that you can bend it and it will hold its shape.DURABILITY:The battery door does not latch properly on my unit anymore, so the slightest movement causes the battery to lose contact and the earpiece shuts down.CONCLUSION:I'm currently looking for a better headset that reduces noise, fits better, and is more durable. I have learned my lesson with this device and am now willing to spend more money on something that is actually practical and useful. I feel like I never got my moneys worth out of this one anyway.",2
"Great device if it fits your ears

Easy to pair, worked from day 1 with ease (Nokia 6085). Price of $4.99 after MIR at OfficeDepot didn't hurt one bit. Battery life seems fine, have yet to replace it after a few weeks. Plenty loud enough, and I have documented hearing loss. One *GREAT* feature is that it automatically turns itself off after it loses connection with the handset, after a period of time, so you can just drop it in the cupholder and go and it'll take care of itself. Just hurts my ear after an hour or so, and it either has to be 'clamped' that way or it feels like it's dangling. Perhaps some moleskin or some-such on the back could help. I'm planning to replace it with a Jabra BT500 (~$20 on eBay).",2
"light, but not a one size fits all

the device is a little small for my ear. when i finally get it where it won't clamp my ear it feels like it is going to fall off. after a few weeks the button gets a little sensitive.",2
"Nice for the Price

I'm a petite person so this might have something to do with it but I am constantly adjusting the headset, i feel like it is getting ready to fall off. This is my only complaint. At first when I got it I was alittle upset that it took batteries and not rechargable, however this really has not been a problem. This headset works great with my LG 8300, no problems so far with the proformance. And the money I paid for it I can live with adjusting it every so often.",3
"h300 motorola headset

This bluetooth headset has worked well and seems to be a good bargain. My only issue is that it pinches my ear when it is worn with a snug fit. I think it is just the way my ear is shaped, but for the money, I'll keep using it.",3
"Good product, great price

I don't have any experience with any other Bluetooth headset with which to compare this item, but I have been happy with the sound quality, comfort and ease of use. I had a little trouble figuring out the difference between a 'tap' on the button, vs a click or holding it; all of which produce a different action. However, I am not a heavy user and I feel the product is great for the price. Another reviewer felt the headset flopped around on their ear. I initially thought that was true, but upon checking the instructions found I had it on the wrong ear for the way it was sent(it can be changed to the other ear).",3
"My problem with this model

This earpiece worked well for me. It had good range and sound quality and the hands free activation was very useful. One huge design flaw as I see it however was the on/off button. To turn on/off the device you have to hold down the button. After only a few months of use the button began to malfunction and over time the button totally stopped working. I purchased the device in November and by March the button had stopped working at all. Since this is the same button that you have to push to answer a call, disconnect a call or activate voice recognition when the button stopped working the device became pretty useless.",2
"Great item, great price!

I was a little skeptical at the $29.99 price tag but purchased it anyway figuring I wouldn't use it much. To my surprise, I love the thing. It provides me crystal clear reception at any range, and callers inform me that I am also very clear. I use it all the time now, what a great bargain. I don't see why spending any additional money is necessary.",4
"Great With RAZR And Using in My Car

The H300 Works great with my RAZR and Blackberry. It's loud enough for me at 1/2 volume, and I started my first ten calls with ""I have a new headset, does the microphone sound OK?"" and everyone said it was good.I like the fact that I can have it in my pocket or leave it in the car without having to plug it in every night to charge like other BTs, and I don't wear it on for long periods of time, so I don't have any gripes about a little extra size and weight for the battery ---and I like knowing that I can swap the battery as needed (I use rechargeable AAA and always have one handy).If I have a day at the office where I need to wear a headset for a few hours and want background noise suppression, I use my Jabra instead (very comfortable and good noise reduction design), but that involves a daily plug-in / charging routine and I've already had to send it back with a dead battery for a warranty replacement ---something that'll never be an issue with the H300.",4
"i love it!

greatest blue tooth i have found. easy to hear from (if turned up all the way) and others can hear what people around you are saying for about 6 feet clearly. battery life is as advertised i tested that. only thing i do not like is to connect it to the phone if i can talking it disconnected the call and i cannot get it to work for non calling stuff (like when i play music)besides those 2 things i love it greatly and liked it so much i went and got an extra one!",4
"Love IT!

I got this about 4 weeks ago. Still on first battery (I did take two weeks vacation not using it) but after two weeks of moderate use no sign of low battery.",4
"Excellent bluetooth

Wow, this bluetooth is amazing. Great connection, pretty, loooks good and work real good. Recommended.",4
"Motorrola H300 Bluetoth Headset

This item could be alot better than what it is made out to be. I've had this headset for now over a week, and I've had people whom I was talking to, tell me that they had a hard time hearing and understanding me. I'm not happy with this item at all, and plan on looking for something else.",1
"Very durable

This is an extraordinary little device. I forgot that it was in my pants pocket when I did the laundry 2-3 months ago, and even after going through a full wash/dry cycle, the H300 still works.",3
"Adequate

I found this headset to perform well, can't beet the price either! The drawbacks I found were: volume won't go loud enough for me, I have to talk louder than I'd like too.",3
"Might be my ears, but

I need to keep my volume down at 1 or 2 out of 7 to prevent other caller from hearing themselves in an echo. I suggest buuying a bluetooth with an earbud, not a speaker.",1
"Has its ups and downs

I've had this headset for a pretty long time now (over a year at least) and I'm still using it. The biggest reason for staying with this is that I don't need to recharge it and can use batteries. What I do is I have rechargeable AAA batteries (a couple of them) so that whenever I need a new battery, I can swap out the discharged with the charged and it makes for practically non-stop talk time. The problem with it is that since it uses a AAA battery, it's a bit heavy and gets uncomfortable after a while. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to switch ears.[...]",3
"Great headset

This headset works great and the fact that it is not necessary to recharge it (just pop in a new battery) when it runs out of juice is very helpful.",4
"Good Headset For The Price

Motorola H300 Bluetooth HeadsetI've had the H300 for a month now, and the ear hook has never just came off. I did remove it once to switch to the left hear for comfort. It's not easy to remove and install. It has a distance of about 35 feet, and works well. Finding the buttons isn't easy when worn on the ear. I added a small piece of double face tape to each button so I could easily find them. The battery will last about 3 weeks under normal use. That's the only drawback I've found. My next headset will be one of the rechargeable models.",3
"Easy to pair and work perfectly

H300 is easy to pair and connect to the bluetooth device. I am using it with a bluetooth dongle PC850 for voip. Sound is great and never have any trouble except running out of battery. The first set of energizer AAA dry cell lasted almost a month.",3
"Nice

I really like this unit. Great sound and the battery makes the talk time great. Only drawback that keeps me from giving 5 stars, is the weight... after a couple hours it hurts my ear.",3
"About What I Expected

I needed a wireless piece quickly in anticipation of a long work-related call. While it is quite easy to use, it will take some time to remember its various functions using the 3 button combinations. The audio quality is decent, but not great, but then again my cell phone service may be partially to blame.My one question is whether it will operate on rechargeable batteries - that would be a nice bonus.",3
"Great product

I used to have a rechargeable Bluetooth headset and it spent more time charging than anything else.This headset takes a AAA battery which typically lasts 3-4 weeks. I carry a spare in my laptop bag and if the battery runs low it only takes a few seconds to switch it.The sound quality is great.The only downside - I find the side button for volume a bit tricky to use and have accidentally hung up a couple of times during a call.I thoroughly recommend this headset.",4
"heasdset

it like the easy to connect, and the fact that it uses a aaa battery. but it does not fit on my ear very easily. But it is still a nice headset",3
"Great product, great price

At $18 this was the maybe the best buy I have made on Amazon. I bought this to use with my PS3 and it works great. The product is the first blutooth headset I have purchased and I am very pleased with the audio input and output. The only negative is that it does seem to pick up on everyone in the rooms voice.",4
"It's a very good product for the price!

Just go for it if you don't have any Blue tooth devise!Work's well with my MOTO Q. I like the fitting on the ear as well.",2
"motorola hp300

works great, i can leave my phone upstairs and still get good reception on my bluetooth.",3
"MOTOROL H300 BLUE TOOTH HEADSET

I am very satisfied with my new Bluetooth headset. I like the fact I do not have to put it on a charger every evening. I just have to put in a new battery. I have found that the new Lithium battery last lots longer than a standard battery. I have no complaints thus far.",4
"An excellent Bluetooth Headset

While I can't speak from the standpoint of having owned more than one Bluetooth headset, I can say that this headset is a very good product. I have a substantial hearing loss in the upper and middle ranges of my hearing and still I find that this headset does a outstanding job of reproducing clear sound. One of the biggest single reasons that I bought it in the first place is that it uses common AAA-batteries. I have noticed that most Bluetooth headsets use rechargeable batteries which not only have a limited number of charges, but deny you the use of your headset when it is time to charge the battery. That is not the case with this headset; just put in a fresh battery, and you're good to go. Talk and standby times are also fantastic. I would easily recommend this Bluetooth Headset to anyone wanting a good product at a reasonable price.",4
"Convenient And Dependable

Inexpensive with good sound quality making it a great gift idea. Uses AAA battery for convenience. I've been using it daily for over a year without having to change the battery. Recommend to all.",4
"battery dissapointment

I sure expected that the batter would last longer than it does. The headset is great, more comforable than I expected and easy to use and it set up with my phone on the first try.When I was reviewing them before buying one, I was under the impression that it had some 20-30 hours of standby life and up to 6 hours of talk time. I might be mistaken now, but I sure don't get that much out of it. Thankfully it's only one AAA battery. I think I'd rather replace a battery than have to recharge it because I can always keep a spare battery handy.",2
"battery bluetooth perfect

best product ever, never have to worry about not having a charger just pop in a aaa battery and keep going which I always have a extra in car and in my purse.........I love it",4
"like it

I like this headset. Fits well if you adjust it according to instructions. Clear sound. Slightly on the quiet side, not bad. The best point is it takes AAA batteries so they are easy to replace. I had mine for 2 years before I lost it. Good price. Synchs well with my razor.",3
"I am satisfied with this product

It is my first bluetooth headset. So I have no way to make comparison. But I have to say that I like it.I chose it because: 1. the price is low; 2. this headset use an AAA battery so I do not need to take one more charger with me when travelling.The headset has been working well so far. It is simple and easy to use, you can learn to use it in 5 minutes. And 1 AAA battery seems to be able to work for ever...",4
"Good Enough

Comfort: My main problem with this headset was that it is not very comfortable on my ear. When I first got it, I couldn't wear it for more than 5-10 minutes. Now that my ear has become accustomed to it, I can wear it for an hour or so. It just takes getting used to. However, I wish I could rotate the headset without rotating the earhook like some bluetooth headsets. In order to have the headset have a tight grip on my ear (and not fall off), I have to rotate the headset so that it points upwards towards my eyebrows instead of downwards towards my mouth. It's not really an inconvenience per se, but it looks pretty uncool. Perhaps I have misshapen ears.Audio: The sound is fantastic. Only sometimes does it get staticky in my pocket, and not often enough to notice, at least on my end.Ease-of-Use: This headset was easy to pair with my Motorola KRZR and the main things I do (hanging up, answering calls, and adjusting volume) are simple and intuitive. Only problem is that if you don't hold buttons for the correct length of time, it can perform the wrong function. For example, pressing the call button once activates voice dialing, for 1 second redials your last call and 3 seconds turns it off. I've done my share of accidentally redialing.Battery: I was disappointed when I learned the battery wasn't rechargeable and it instead uses a AAA battery, but the lifetime is very long. It's supposedly 30 hours or so. I can't verify that, I just know I've been using it for two months now without replacing it, and it's just a regular Energizer battery.Durability: I carry this around in my jacket pocket most of the time and it holds up well. I do find myself accidentally turning it on when I lean against something, but I just need to be more careful.",3
"Mom says I sound like I'm in a cave

My mom says I sound like I'm in a cave when I use this, but she can hear and understand me just fine. It just sounds a little different than what she's used to. The battery life is amazing, and I find it much more convenient to carry around a spare AAA battery than to carry around a charger or just wait until I am home again to be able to re-charge it. The ear piece does start to hurt a little (it squeezes) after wearing it for a while, but I just take it off when I'm not using it and put it back on if I need to make or receive a call.The ear piece does not play your ringtones, but rather it comes with its own tone that it plays when you receive a call. If you have your phone set to ring, you hear your phone ringing as well as the different tone played through the ear piece. Haven't tried it out to see what it does when on vibrate, but I would imagine it still plays its little tone for you.The piece sort of times out and puts itself to sleep after a certain period of inactivity, which is good for saving battery life, but bad if you're on a long car trip and planned to use the ear piece for the duration of the trip. You have to check and see if it's on or not before accepting your call.",3
"Good Value

This was my first bluetooth purchase so I was a little unsure. But I am happy with it so far. Fits well on my ear, very easy to use with my razr, easy to operate, love the battery feature it's one less thing to plug in!It does not affect the personalized ringtones on my phone, the volume and clarity is fairly good on both ends. It hasn't dropped a call yet.Downside - I have not found a case for it, but I read where someone wrote to just use and altoids container and thats a decent idea.If this one gets lost or broken, or my husband decides that he wants one I would probably buy this exact same model again.",4
"Good Except for Battery Life

I will qualify this with the fact that this is my first Bluetooth headset, so I have no others to compare. I used the included battery for about two weeks before it just stopped working. It still made tones and turned on, but my phone could not find it. So there is basically no warning when it decides to quit. As for the actual life of a battery, I have no real data.My wife has a cheaper generic model that has crappy sound and too much background noise. She said mine was much better in quality. For me, the ability to use AAA batteries was a big selling point. No ""special"" expensive battery to buy, and if you recharge, even better. It is pretty basic, and that is what I need. Nothing very special for my phone, but if you have voice calling, it is supposed to be compatible.",3
"motorola bluetooth

great item for the price. however, a little uncomfortable on the ear.",2
"Great for the price.

Has a good battery life, love the fact it takes AAA's and sound quality is decent. Cna't beat the price was a steal at $15, i've used a expensie plantronics before whose battery conced out in a year, thats why ie decided to go with AAAs.",3
"Good rating for the Motorola H300 Bluetooth Headset

This headset is good for its price. The distance from the original phone is not very good and it is a little heavy, but otherwise it is a nice headset and I really like it.",3
"bluetooth headset

this is a wonderful device. great when walkin around the house and talking, basically hands free. also for driving which i use most,so i can pay attention to the road and have both hands free. awesome device,would highly recommend. easy to set up for ur phone.........",4
"Motorola H300

A total winner as far as bluetooths go. My wife loves it, and the sound is great with minimal distortion. Great bang for the buck!",4
"Volksbluetooth

Nothing fancy. Truly utilitiarian. I bought becuase I did not want to get caught with a dead rechargable battery. It is a little heavier than most headsets, but not that much bigger. I find it a little uncomfortable. Some reviews claim it fits a little loose. In my case it fits a little tight. Maybe I'm just too sensitive.Bottom line: best bang for the buck out there.",3
"Great buy for the price

I had been looking for an inexpensive Bluetooth headset, and came across the h300 in my searches. It paired with my phone with no problems. I like the BT 1.2 capabilities. The only con I have would be the ""everything is ok"" beep that beeps every 5 seconds.",3
"Sleeper!!

Wow,When I got this for Christmas I thought that I would just return it to get the Plantronix that I wanted, but I decided to at least give it a test run and boy was I suprised. I was set up in about 2 minutes and was voice dailing in another 10 seconds. I since have decided to keep it. Decent volume level, not great but no echo and I dont have to repeat myslef to anyone. After a few minutes you won't even know it's on your ear. My minor complaints are the volume level, occasional static (maybe 3 times in 3 weeks for about 5 seconds) and the standby feature doesn't conserve that much battery life. For 50 bucks you CANNOT go wrong. Better than the more expensive ones, stop reading and go buy it!!",3
"Great feel, but...

The sound is not too clear and it creates static even if the phone is only 3 fee away in your hand. Still that small amount of noise is not that bad.What is bad, is like the last person wrote, it freaking beeps EVERY 5 seconds! They said it was faulty so I returned it and bought a new one... with the exact same result.There seems to be a design flaw, it works great after pairing but as soon as it goes out of range with the phone, it beeps every 5 seconds. However, the beeping does NOT stop once you come back in range! It will work fine, place and receive calls and all, but will constantly beep until you take the battery out, repair, and start over... only to start beeping again the moment it loses connection with the phone.Now Motorola is telling me that I should always erase all the pairing information and re-pair the phone with any of their headsets every time the phone and the headset are out of range. I don't understand how they can sell anything like that.",0
"So so

I've got this headset when they just came out and were still expensive, but hardly ever use it. The sound quality is really bad, and controlling the volume seems impossible. I always have to test it first to make sure the volume is high enough. If I needed to use a headset more, I would definitely get a better one.",1
"Excellent range, clarity and battery life...

average comfort and difficult to use buttons.With my Samsung SCH-A870 range is 20+ feet, I can walk around my apartment and leave the phone plugged in and charging, or leave the phone in my car while pumping gas without any problem. Audio quality is very good, pretty much as clear as the handset itself, though max volume is not loud enough to overcome much background noise. Comfort is OK, the unit is fairly light (even lighter if you use a Lithium AAA) and with a little bit of fiddling it can sit well on your ear and pretty much disappear, but the shape protrudes and is easy to disturb accidentally. Battery life is excellent, the way I talk I go through a Lithium AAA once a week, and I leave it on most of the time! That's FAR better than competing rechargeable units, and you can get a spare battery anywhere and never worry about your charger's location. The buttons are a little on the small side and have very poor tactile feedback. It's almost impossible to change the volume without taking the thing off and looking at it. Even the power/action button is hard to find with your finger, but the price is right and the headset performance is very good. Too bad I lost mine, I think I might buy another...",3
"Moto H300 Works as advertised !

Best bang for the bluetooth buck.Good clarity, battery lasts a reasonable amount of time, range is 10 - 12 feet.",4
"Great with Energizer Lithium AAA battery

This headset is fantastic when it is used with the new Lithium battery from Energizer. With this battery, the weight is the same as my wife's HS850 (yes, I measured it on a scale), and you do not need to carry a charger, or have the headset run out of power in the middle of a trip and wait until you can plug in to recharge.I carry a spare battery in my car and briefcase and after four or five months, and the battery runs down, I just put another one in. The convenience of not having to carry a charger, charge the headset, and have the problems of the headset running out of power unexpectedly far outweighs the one downside I have experienced with this phone, which is the volume buttons.I hope Motorola keeps this product in their lineup. I would be nice if they improved the volume button design, but the use of a AAA battery is brilliant, particularly when you use the right battery. Given that batteries last for months, the cost of the batteries is nothing. Buy this product.",4
"GOOD FOR THE PRICE

The Motorola H300 is my 1st Bluetooth and it is quite good for the price and is worth 26.73 with tax. I haven't hasd any trouble it is simple to use with my Samsung U420. The sound quality is good though the head piece is abit big it is still well worth the purchase.",3
"Not one hitch

Bought this for my bluetooth capable Gateway NX560XL laptop computer and NOT my cell phone. So I can now watch videos in private. Works great. Vista recognized it right away and didn't have any conflicts what so ever. This is still the best price around, even the sunday circulars with all the electronic stores having sales can't beat the price.",4
"Returrned it

Pros:Low priceI like the AAA battery format - no chargerFast and easy setupGood audio - for meCons:Static. Everyone I spoke to also complained of echo. Having been subjected to this myself, I can see that little issue being very distracting in a conversation - and especially bad for business calls.In this case, you get what you pay for.",2
"You Get What You Pay For

I've had this for two months, and while it is decent basic headset, there are major flaws. For reference's sake, I have this paired with a new Motorola L6 I got in May. The main power button is at best unreliable, and after reading reviews elsewhere I have come to the conclusion that this wasn't a faulty unit, it is endemic to the line--the power button is just faulty, twitchy, unreliable, whatever you want to call it.Additionally, I thought the AAA battery thing would be a great idea. Instead I've noticed that not only does the battery not last as long as advertised (assuming it's the battery and not the power button, which is not fun to determine), within six months of even theoretical normal usage the value over a charger solution vanishes. Batteries are expensive over time!In the end, you really do get what you pay for. The H300 is certainly cheap. But it also works like a cheap headset. I just ordered a new one to replace this, as I became so frustrated.",1
"I'd rather pay a little more

I used this headset for about 3 months before it broke. It never really felt secure of my ear, especially when I wore glasses. Spend the extra $20 and get one that is rechargable...you will get your money back in the first year.",0
"great product

No more chargers or having to wait. Just change the battery and go. They should make more like this. It is not that heavey.",4
"Love this headset!

I've been using mine for over 4 years and it's finally starting to show some wear with the wraparound earpiece, and having a few issues with it shutting off unexpectedly. All in all, for having it over four years, it's a great purchase. Although I'm still using mine daily, I'm ready to purchase a new one, and one with a battery is the best, as I simply carry AAA batteries in my car, so whenever this one dies, I just put a new one in on the go. No worrying about bringing it into the house to charge, forgetting to take it back out, or losing the charging cord. I love it because it's so convenient and can leave it in the car 100% of the time, so it's always for sure there.",4
"Not fancy

It works, it was inexpensive, it takes a triple A battery so I don't have to charge it. I find it sorta hangs off my ear a bit but I have small ears, really.",2
"poorly made

I had this item for about 1 week and the ear hook came off and unfortunately it was loss. So now I have an ear piece that I can't use.",1
"It's next to worthless

This is a cheap version and constantly drops the signal. I should have paid a bit more and then I'd have something I can use. This is not a good buy.",0
"Motorola H300 Bluetooth Headset

I guess you get what you pay for, my device keeps falling apart, the battery cover does not stay close.",1
"A lot noise...

This Bluetooth doesn't work good... Is unconfotable on the ear, and I have a LOT interference with my Treo 650... If I don't hold the phone close to the headset, I can't make a conversation...Definetly, I waste my money.",0
"Great Little Headset

I bought this headset and set it up in 30 seconds. Synched with my Razr in another 30. Very easy to use and I like the way it matches the black Razr. Very cool blue led. Comfortable earpiece with rubber insert. Battery fits and replaces very easily. Buttons are a little hard to find when you are 'fingering' it....but not too bad. Volume seems good and no echo for me on this one.I don't think you can go wrong with this unit. Not too bad a price and works great!Update: This applies to the MOTOROLA H300...for some reason it doesn't show this. It IS and active item on Amazon.",4
"Awesome for the Price

The Motorola H300 is the ultimate handsfree headset for those that want a headset that they will be able to use forever. Why do I say this? Because, this does not have a non-removable rechargeable battery like most handsfree headsets. Instead, it can be operated with a single AAA battery. I just got it, so I cannot verify the performance of the battery, but knowing that I won't have to throw this away in a couple of years is worth it. The features include call accept, call deny, mute, hold, voice dialing, 3 way calling, and you can turn off the blinking blue light (if you're so inclined). Even though it takes a AAA battery, it's about the same size as a comparable rechargeable headset. It may be 2 mm thicker, but the same length as most. It works great and is a no nonsense kind of headset. If you want a basic headset that does about the same as those expensive ones, and you want the security of just changing a battery, this is the headset for you. If I have any problems with the duration of the battery or with its operation, I will update this review accordingly (check the date of review to gauge how long since purchase... if no update, then no problem).",4
"Yeah!!!

I was looking for a Nokia Compatible and Cheap bluetooth headset and I found this great product.It works perfect with my Nokia 6131 once you configure your phone with it (1 minute or so) you are ready to use itThe AAA battery gives you the oportunity to buy one if you need it when you are traveling and not to depend on a special charger, that in some ocassions its to bulky and an other accesory to carry.Just a little problem, you have to memorize the function of the main botton, one second, two beeps etc.",4
"Works well enough

Overall, it works well enough for my needs.The headset has pretty good reception within 10ft. If you want into another room or beyond 10ft there is noticeable static.I love the fact that I can use a standard rechargeable AAA battery since I mainly use the headset while driving. Plus, the power usage is low.My only real complaint is the awkward buttons on the headset. Turning the device on/off is cumbersome since the main button has multiple functions (e.g. pressing the main button for less than 3 seconds dials the last number and pressing the button for greater than 3 seconds turns it off). Needless to say, I often redial the last number whenever I attempt to turn the headset off.",2
"It Rox my world

This headset has worked very well for me. Sound quality is great in the car or at home. I very rarely have to change the battery, it usually lasts about a month or so... and I'm a girl, you know I talk on the phone a lot. This is a great price, I paid much more from my local cingular store. Very comfortable on my ear, and I like the fact I can switch it around for either ear.",4
"Just ok

I had this headset for a few weeks but my dog chewed it up. I replaced it with the H700 and like it much better, but if you don't want to spend $80, this one's not bad.What's good: pretty good sound quality, at least on my end. A few times, the person I was talking to complained of an echo. I liked not having to charge it.What's bad: it didn't fit me very well. I wear glasses, and it always flopped around and felt like it was going to fall off. I'm not sure that would be the case for everyone, but I'd recommend trying on any headset before you buy it, because some will fit better than others.",2
"The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Powerful little device. Thought AAA battery replacements would be an issue but I've been using this headset for 2 months and the original battery is still going strong. The device is more sturdy than the cheap headsets. I like that the speaker is flat against the device, rather than set in an earbud that you have to place inside your ear. The hold on your ear can feel a little loose at times, but usually that can be fixed by rotating the headset up or down a bit. Volume is very loud and usually I only have it set at half volume. Never have connection problems. I wish the on/off feature was a switch rather than a press and hold button, but I have found that is the case with practically any headset not just this one.",3
"Hard to Hear in Car

I thought the AAA battery power was a great idea ... one less thing to recharge. Unfortunately, that's the only good thing about this headset. There is no soft ear piece to fit in your ear or form a seal between the speaker and your ear. This is not a problem if you're somewhere quiet, but it is very difficult to hear when in the car even with the headset volume turned all the way up. Also, the ear hook is not very snug so the unit bounces on your ear when you move your head. I found myself having to push the headset toward my ear or cupping my hand over it ... kind of defeats the whole purpose of having a hands-free headset.",0
"Not the best...

I recently purchased my first bluetooth enabled cell phone and was really looking forward to using it. I purchased this earphone expecting great things. While others mention the AAA battery as a positive, I'm finding that I need to replace the battery at least once a week. I have had serious problems with echoes, both on my side and the side of the person I am speaking with. Also, the earphone feels floppy and doesn't fit tight against my ear. I am always concerned that it will fall off.So, even though I have only had the earpiece for 2 months, I am shopping for a new one!",2
"Motorola H300 Bluetooth Headset Good for it's price.

It's fairly a good product, which is why I gave it a 4 out of 5.The mirco phone could stand to be a little stronger, but filter some of the background noise better. It seems to pick up what I don't want the person on the other line that I don't want them to hear, like cars in the back ground or people in the background talking and laughing accross the office. When I talk to someone, I have to cup my hand to amplify my voice to the micro phone to hear me clearly. It can be a nuisance, but it's still better than having a corded ear piece dangling around and getting tangled on things.I'm on the phone for business and I get calls all throughout the day, so I don't mind it so much. I talk on this headset on an average of 3 hours per day and with a Energizer battery, it lasts about 3 weeks or so. I think I may buy a much better model in the near future, but I don't know which is better. For now it serves it's purpose. I'm definetly getting my money's worth before upgrading.I wish there was a better rating system on all bluetooth headsets. People who rate these things seem to not always tell the complete truth about the functionality. People seem to over rate on what they buy and are too brief and think it's a great product, but have nothing to compare it too. That's just my take.",3
"Great addition for your phone

This earpiece is great especially for someone that travels. If you forget to recharge it or don't have a place to recharge it and it goes dead all you have to do is drop an aaa battery in it and you are back in business.",4
"Already broken

I bought this in May and it has already broke. My previous one that I bought from another store worked a lot longer.",0
"Motorola H300 Bluetooth Headset

This is an excellent Bluetooth Headset for those like me who are tired of spending sixty bucks every 3 months on a new wireless headset because the rechargeable battery dies! This is te second one of these I have owned. Lost the first one. Can use the option of rechargeable AAA or disposible. Either option is cheaper than buying a whole new headset.",4
"Don't know what I would do without them.

I ware hearing aids and this wireless Bluetooth headset is the only one that doesn't give me feedback on my hearing aid. I could no longer find this model where they sell headsets. Since I live where it is the law that you use a hands free device I had to have something that would allow me to talk on the phone. I can't hear the speaker in the car. So I tried Amazon. I found what I needed, as usual. The device was sent in record time.",4
"All about the AAA battery

I love Motorola H300. It provides upto 30 days of standby and real talk-time ""daily"" for more than 15 days all because it uses a AAA battery. It counts days while others claim ""minutes"".I've tried all kinds of bluetoothes equipped with the original design re-chargeable batery. No matter how it claimed for, when I really needed to talk after an all-day-long standby, the battery would go dead in 30 minutes.It is quite instresting how these bluetooth makers educate consumers that they need to charge their bluetoothes everyday. Ironically, you bring it with you after being charged all night, you can only use it for some 30 ~ 60 minutes!!!Size does not matter. All other features were just great!",4
"What's Not to Like?

I've been using one of these for the past 6 years or so. I've bought about 6 other different types of bluetooth headsets but this is by far the favorite. This is mainly due to the gadget using a replaceable AAA battery. It is lightweight and has great sound quality (as long as your cel phone is kept within 4-5 feet from the headset). That last sentence no longer applies since I got the Iphone 5. The range is now more than 20 feet.Like the other reviewers I've found the buttons difficult to access and use and after some frustrating results I've learned to not fool with the side buttons.I just turn it on and set the volume at the phone (after maxing out the volume on the headset at first use). To turn it off you just hold down the main button until the LED blinks 3 times. The LED blinks on & off when it is powered up.Battery life is great! I typically get 2-3 months usage before changing batteries. There is an audible ringing noise when the battery is near depletion. This may be the ringing sound one reviewer found so annoying.It's great to never have to worry about having a headset which you forgot to charge, or which runs down after a 45 minute or hour conversation. Just keep a battery in your car and sleep well.",4
"Handy little headset

These are great little Bluetooths because they're cheap and you can power with a AAA battery-- you don't have to mess with recharging it. I got one for my wife for Christmas to make driving and talking safer. Received it the day after Christmas, but that's because I ordered about four days prior. Delivery was along the timeline I expected.",3
"Better Than The Moto H-15

I bought the Moto H-300 as my first Bluetooth Wireless headset. Seems like a million years ago. During a move, I must have lost it. When I recently bought my BlackBerry Storm, I was looking for a new headset, so I purchased the Moto H-15, at more than $100, retail. Then, about a month ago, I found the H-300.I do not like the thin, clear wraparound ear hanger (is that correct?) Nor do I get a decent fit every time with the inner ear bud, with the H-15. I must have a small ear canal, because it's like I have to ""screw"" the earbud inside my ear. And it's always coming lose.Conversely, the H-300 fits nicely over the ear, and does not have the inner ear bud. Which the sound quality suffers some due to wind etc.I have also found that the H-300, running on a AAA battery, actually has a longer life than the USB/wall charged H-15.I suppose Moto put the clear ear hanger on to make the earpiece more visually appealing. It's not like someone can't tell you have a wireless earpiece in the side of your head. Put the H-300 hanger on the H-15, and maybe.....Better yet, by the H-300, and save a lot of bucks.",3
"a very good headset

I've been using this kind of headset for 3 years now. I'm buying my third one now so I can say I'm pretty pleased by it. The best feature is the AAA battery and the long talk time it gets u. I'm a driver and sometimes I talk for 12 hours in a row so if u talk that much is one of the best solutions for u. As for the durability I can tell u it's about a year if u talk like me. It paired good with my nokia phones. My advice is to try any headset u want to buy before u actually buy it(maybe from a friend that already has it#. The real test is to use while driving because that's when u can find the quality of the sound. One of the things I observed is that the quality of the sound depends not only by the headset but by the phone too. #for example one of my friends got a nokia bh-604 and first he tried it with a sony ericsson phone but the background noise, while driving, was horrible, then he got an iphone and was ok). I think every headset will work fine in a quiet enviroment so test it on the road. So in conclusion the key is to find the headset that pairs without problems with your phone.",4
"Motorola Battery-powered bluetooth headset

This is an excellent product especially for someone like myself who travels a lot. I don't have to haul around a charger. The reception seems a bit weak at times so it's important to keep have a fresh battery. But the device will give many hours (>20 hrs talk time)of quality sound until the weak battery becomes a factor. Overall this is a very good product.",3
"Motorola makes horrible products!

I've had this earpiece for less than a year and it no longer works.First, the battery cap started popping open frequently causing me to loose the connection with the phone. And now, the unit won't even power on.When it did work the sound quality was decent. However, people on the other end told me there was an echo and/or a signifigant amount of background noise heard.After having a Motorola Razr-which is possibly the worst cell phone ever produced-and this earpiece, I'll have to say that I will never buy another Motorola product.(These aren't the only Motorola items I've owned.)",0
"Good for 1 thing only.

This is an amazing low-priced bluetooth headset that is great for cell-phones only. if you are looking for a bluetooth headset for a PS3, its not worth it. Nobody online has one. So buy it for a phone only.",3
"Not compatible with Dell laptops

This unit will not pair with Dell laptops that use Dell's built-in Bluetooth module. At first I thought it was a defective unit but a web search shows it's a known problem. The headset does pair well with my LG VX8300 phone and sound quality is reasonable. The AAA battery is a definite plus -- one less charger to deal with.",1
"Don't loose the ear hook

This headset was fine until a week later when the ""easily removable"" plastic ear hook vanished one day. God forbid they include an extra one or supply their stores with spares so that customers don't need to spend another $30 because they lost a 2 cent piece of plastic.Screw them all.",0
"its okay

This does not have the best clarity, but it works okay for the price I paid. If you have the money to invest in something a little bit more expensive and reliable, do so.",1
"Very very difficult to use - do not buy

Volume buttons are very difficult to use. When you press one you end up pressing the other on the opposite side because you have to hold it at that place to press it. The single button that places calls, turns on and off the unit is a pain in the you-know-what. The lid for the battery keeps opening when I try to increase the volume and my call will be dropped from the headset.Overall, very poor design, call volume.",0
"ok

good, but kind of heavy. can only where for twenty minutes at a time.",2
"Depends on what you're looking for

I'm fine with using a stand alone cell phone, but I wanted a low dollar Bluetooth device for handsoff operation when safety was concerned. This model fit the ticket. I can't give it 5 stars because there are some quirky aspects about it's operation, but for the price and my needs, I can overlook them. The off the shelf AAA battery was also attractive. Sound quality and reliability has been good in my opinion.",3
"Jury still out--disappointed that it hasn't held up as I expected

I bought this when I got my Razr last year and at first it worked okay. It still falls off my ear on a regular basis and I have to find wherever it gets tangled in my hair. The main button also doesn't work half the time to disconnect, reconnect or answer a call and I have to replace it already. I've never figured out how to use the ""three"" buttons to mute or try call waiting, maybe a different model will work better. Still, the only thing I expected was to not have to use a wired headset and that part did work here. I still haven't figured out the other mystery beeps other than low battery. Gets static-y at times but I think that is the Razr instead of the headset.",1
"yuck!

I cheaped out and I'm sorry!I bought this for my wife. She loved having blue tooth and used it heavily for most of a day. Then it croaked.Motorola rma'd it 'to ship 15 days after receiving return'. They forgot to ship until I called [they did 2 day it then].The sound is mediocre and the mike is testy.I bought the wife a Samsung WEP200 for $15 more than the Motorola H300 and the Samsung rocks!I don't use the cell as much, so now I'm using the Motorola :,-(",4
"Cheap enough to be consumable

These things go for around $20 at Nextel stores and on their website. I usually end up breaking them every few months (the first one I ordered from here broke in 4 months) but for this price, you can't complain. I've just ordered 3 more so I won't have to wait next time I break one.",4
"Great Charger

The charger works very well and better to obtain than anywhere else like Kmart/Walmart/etc. Cheaper than having to go to Verizon wireless.",4
"Better than velcro

The only other option for mounting your COL is by the velcro strips supplied with the COL, so this is better than nothing. It takes some work to get it situated and mounted where the COL cord or handpad won't be knocked around by the truss pole knobs. On mine I just bent the mounting flange so that the controller was further from the truss poles.",3
"SIR BATTERY

The battery that I received does not match the picture ---- how ever it fits and works well in my unit. delivery was prompt AND THE PRICE WAS RIGHT !!!!",3
"Very pretty cover.

I bought this cover for my boyfriend. He loved the color of it, but it was a present so I just let him see it and he couldn't have it...yet. Then over the next few weeks his RAZR broke. This is the 2nd RAZR he's had in less than 1 year. He's a little rough on phones. So I'm not sure how it fits yet or how durable it is, but it's very beautiful.",4
"Superb Price for Great Quality

I made this purchase on the 15th of December and received it on the 22nd, I though by the price it would be of lesser quality. I was wrong, when opening this today, to my surpise it is of high quality and fits my phone perfect, all the opening are a perfect fit as detailed in the picture. Thank you for offering such a great product at a unbelieveable price and such fast shipping during the holiday season. Thank you!!!!! Merry Christmas",4
"works

This product was brand new, fit my phone, and protects the buttons from butter fingers; however, i wish that it covered the entire phone--if you drop the phone, it doesn't protect it entirely from scratches.",3
"Phone Adapter

This was the perfect fit for our phone. We have looked everywhere in the brick and mortar stores, but eventually just came back to Amazon for the product. Why not!",4
"what a great little gadget!!!

i could not find this product anywhere so i decided to come to Amazon as i alway do when searching for a good deal and as is the case most of the time - Amazon had it at a much cheaper price than i found at other retailers online! and it is a geniune Nokia product!! you can't beat that. the shipping to me was fast as always. it works beautifully!",4
"Good but has some problems

Have had my TracFone for a couple weeks now. Set-up on the internet was no problem and did receive the extra minutes for doing so. Find the phone to be a bit on the heavy side and bulky. Does not fit in a pocket very well unless wearing a jacket. Battery charge does not last the 250 hours on stand-by as the Nokia book states it should. Get about 48 at most in a digital area.Potential buyers may be warned that TracFone "piggy-backs" with different carriers across the US. My local carrier is Verizon Digital. The Nokia Phone features such as voice mail indicator and text messaging do not work in my service area. As I purchased the phone to free up my land line for job hunting, the voice mail indicator is important to me. Have missed calls not having this feature. Had to call the outsourced customer service in India many times before they finally admitted text messaging and voice mail indication is not offered by Verizon in my area. If you do not like using the outsourced customer service reps, and are still having problems, ask them for the customer service number in Miami. I just wish they would be more truthful to customers about what services are offered by their various carriers.One last thing, beware your unused pre-paid units are not refundable.",2
"Little Personal Customer Service: Buyer Beware.

I received a new Tracfone as a Christmas gift from my husband. We attempted to activate the phone for 10 days. We used the internet site, it was down. We tried the phone contact, it was down with heavy traffic, or involved a long wait. We kept waiting. Email contact netted a standard computer reply after 4 days from the initial inquiry directing us to use the company website. We continued to call and call the 800 number. We finally reached someone after 5 days and supposedly our phone was to be activated. It didn't activate properly. Again we contacted customer service and were told our phone was "used". Next we received a shuffle around through various managers. They finally stated we would need to reactivate and wait another 24-48 hours. We'd also have to eat 6 days of service because they stated our contract would be up one year from the initial phone contact even though we've had no service. Don't waste your time or money. We're trying to return our phone (didn't get to use it), although if you buy a prepaid card, they are nonrefundable. Our lesson learned, prepaid services may provide a phone but stick you with no service.",0
"Perfect for us

My husband and I have had Tracfones for about one year. It is a perfect plan for us, as neither of us enjoys talking on the phone very much and had no desire for another monthly bill. The Tracfone is ideal as long as you promise yourself you won't use it to make those "So, I'm here in the aisle at Wal-Mart ... what are you doing?" calls.My complaints are that the live customer service is AWFUL, but fortunately you can do pretty much everything on the website, and that the voicemail feature is impossible to figure out.",3
"Only Slightly Better Than a Calling Card & Payphone

The phone itself is good, appears to be sturdy enough, basic features, but the Tracfone prepaid service leaves much to be desired. For starters, it is nearly impossible to get in touch with a live person, if you need to speak with someone on a customer service issue. Emails are usually returned within 24-48 hours, but sometimes don't even address your original question. My biggest beef is the minutes deducted. When traveling out of one's local area, sometimes a validation code must be entered in order to "prove" you're who you say you are. Tracfone deducts minutes each time, even though the cellular company announcement says "this is a free call." So let's say you are in the NYC area, and want to make a call ... you must first be validated (once per 12-24 hours), which knocks off 2-4 units (1-2 minute call, in roaming mode), THEN you get to make your call. And if for some reason you get a "Your call cannot be placed" message? Forget it -- those minutes are GONE. Keep these things in mind, if you are using this for an emergency phone. I was left walking in this past weekend's blizzard up on Long Island, searching for a payphone, when Tracfone wouldn't come through for me. I'll continue to use them in my local area, as my only cell phone use is to check messages or make important calls, but I'll not make the mistake of depending on them again when traveling.",1
"Don't waste your time or money!

We bought two Trac phones for the kids. Between the horrible features of this phone as well as the expensive cards. If that's not enough, when you buy more minutes and try to install them either by calling Trac Phone or through their web site, it doesn't work and it takes them over a week to get the minutes in the phone. They don't even try to you happy. They just are miserable to deal with! Don't waste your time or money. Tracphone is just not worth the time or aggravation for the activation!",0
"2 months and 4 calls , still not activated.

The phone is nice and has good features. I bought this for my son for Christmas. He was so happy he told all his friends. Well at the end of Jan. the phone still was not activated. I called 4 times. Customer service sucks. I do not think any of them new english that well. And then one guy was trying to explain to me that the phone won't work without singal, like I am stupid. He told me this 3 times. I got so mad I had to give the phone to my husband before I started to say things that would not of helped. I gave up after the 4th call. I finally told them to cancell the whole thing. My son liked that because of this my son ended up with a flip phone from verizon. And I end up paying more. Stupid tracphone company.",1
"Using TracFone is like making a deal with the devil

Terrible customer service; misinformed service reps (I was told that I would be able to transfer my existing Tracfone nubmer to an upgrafed Tracfone, which wasn't true). Trying to get a refund is next to impossible. As someone who has used TracFone, I can say with absolute certainty it is not worth it. Learn from my mistakes and go with a more reliable pre-paid service such as AT&T, Cingular, Virgin, etc. Avoid TracFone unless you want sub-standard service, false promises, and crappy phones.",0
"For those use don't talk all day or for emergency use

I have used the Tracfone service for about three years. I went prepaid because I did not use the monthly minutes of my previous cell phone plan. I was wasting my money every month. I use the phone to call and check in with my children and other short phone calls probably less than 20 min a month. I would not recommend prepaid to those who use their phone to makes lots of calls, the price per minute is too costly, but for those who use wireless ocassionally, prepaid is the way to go. From the comparisons that I've made it appears Tracfone has the cheapest per minute rates.I have had no problems with the Nokia 5180i and find it a pretty simple phone to use. The reception has been good and the coverage is acceptable as well.I use the website for renewing my minutes and it is pretty straightforward. There are long wait times if you do need to speak with customer service but they have always worked out my problem after the long wait.",3
"Great Phone/Reception, Cust. Service needs improvement

I live in a rural area and was very concerned that I wouldn't get good reception. So the 30-day money back ($ restocking) was a major buying point. I had trouble with shipping because when buying direct from Tracfone they ship Fedex SIGN. REQ., absolutely no redirect, home address only. Activated online (some instructions were confusing [some menu shortcuts on the phone don't act like the instructions read]). Phone was active immediately (despite that they say it might be 24-48 hrs.) got a friend referral for the extra 100 minutes and had trouble adding them, got an ""FCC number allocation"" error on the website. Called Customer Service, got a person who spoke broken english and seemed to be on a cell phone, but was very courteous and took care of the problem quickly. I've gotten several other errors on their website.-Great Phone/Service-Affordable for occasional/emergency use-Good, understandable terms - no hidden fees-Customer Service and website need improvement",3
"Great phone for emergencies

I specifically bought my Nokia phone with Tracfone service for emergency use. The reception is extremely clear, except when I am WAY out in the sticks. I only use it for outgoing calls, probably about 10-20 minutes per month, but it only costs about $ a month. It would be a poor choice for someone who chats away and uses their cell phone as a substitute for a land-line phone, but it's great for a cheapskate (like me) who wants the security of having a phone instantly available for emergencies.I have never had any of the trouble that others reported with their service, but I've never had to call customer service, either. I just buy the cards, activate them online, and away I go.I do not recommend buying accessories from Nokia/Tracfone online, however. They made an error on my order, but I had to pay priority mail to ship the erroneous item back to them.",3
"info.

I have a Nokia 1100 Tracfone that saves me quite a bit of money from the monthly contracts i used to have with Cingular cellphone service. Tracfones are ideal for people with light or medium cellphone usage, so it works out well for me. The tracfone website is user friendly and makes it easy to perform functions such as activation, information gathering, or additional purchases. ...",4
"nokia vs motorola

as some of the other customers say, tracfone is the way to go if you use your phone for needed activities and not to chat. the nokia is a very good phone, i think. the one i have was cheap, but it stays charged for 1 to 1 1/2 wks. the camera motorola that i have had to be charged about every other day. also, it got where you could only make calls and not receive them. i have no problems at all with the nokia, but i don't they even have them anymore. also, if you call customer service, they only deal with you by some guidelines, etc. if you ask them a question about something besides the exact thing you are calling about it, they ignore you. it's like they have to read what is written in front of them or something. also, some are very hard to understand. i had my minutes transferred from motorola to the nokia today, and i could barely understand the woman that i talked to. if you can get a nokia, buy your minutes online, you will b e ok.",2
"Retro Nokia

This was the second cell phone I ever got(both the first & second bulky phones were from Nokia with service from Tracfone).The phone itself worked fine. Back in the day the size was just right. I liked the amount of ""monophonic"" rings built into the phone.Tracfone's service was just ok. Only for people who use their cell phones sparingly. Otherwise the cost of prepaid is too high.Good phone back in the day..oh by the way, I know this phone is old; but Amazon has the ""date first available"" set at July 7, 1977. Whoa! Maybe Dan Tana could've used this instead of his car phone.",2
"info.

My tracfone has good reception. i like that it has free call waiting and free caller id. if you haven't activated your tracfone yet then the 'refer a friend program' will give each of us 120 free minutes. please send me an email and i will send you a fast referral( i check my email often). it's a win/win! thank you.",4
"Great in a pinch ...

This is a pretty good phone for the price. I take mine with me anytime I leave home for emergencies, etc. It also comes in real handy when my power goes out ... in the hills of PA, that's fairly often. I hardly need to make calls so my minutes go far, all I have to do is add 40 minutes every 60 days and I'm good to go. It may lack some of the fancier features like vibrating alert but it serves its purpose. I would highly recommend this phone as a ""safety net"".",4
"FIVE STAR Review!

....We have found ours to come in soooo handy!We spend ALOT of time online & found it necessary to have a cellphone so others can call us while we're online.Our kids love this Tracfone too & us parents have peice of mind 'cause we can always stay in touch.From Text Messaging,Caller ID & more(depending on your favorit Tracfone)...this phone serves its purpose 100x over!",4
"tracfone info

i'm happy with my tracfone so far. if you decide to get a tracfone, please let me refer you before activating it- we will both get 100 free minutes. thank you",4
"A disaster.

When I went on line to activate my new Nokia Tracfone, their web site informed me that - based on my zip code, which I most certainly do know! - I lived in a different city than I imagined. It kept "correcting" my address and demanding that I confirm its error, and would not let me proceed with activation unless I did this.So I called their 800 customer service line, although that meant giving up the bonus minutes for on line activation (and I really, really like doing things on line whenever possible, anyway). I found myself talking with a pleasant young woman whose foreign accent was so pronounced that we had a lot of trouble understanding each other. She did her best to help me, but eventually informed me that the phone was defective.I was actually relieved. Back it goes. And I'm off to get a conventional cell phone from a carrier with a local office.",0
"Good, Simple, Inexpensive Phone...Great Coverage!

This phone is easy to use and good for people using 50 minutes or less per month. I keep my phone active for about $ a month.If you want longer battery life and slightly smaller, the motorola(more expensive) is also a good choice. I don't agree with others about the tracfone website or their customer service. I have had very little trouble and have activated and purchased phones,added time and referred customers through their site. ...",3
"great service

tracfone is a great company for anyone looking to get a contract free cellphone. because you can buy the minute cards anwhere this service is good even for kids. i would highly recommend their service to anyone especially if you have kids. with their new digital service you get free caller id an voicemail, which many of the other wireless service dont have. ...",4
"Don�t waste your time and money!

Don't waste your time and money!I purchased this phone for my husband along with 60 minutes via TracFone's web site. We received the phone on time as promised but the 60 minutes phone card was 3 weeks late. It took us 4 calls to their Customer Service (which I may add is the poster child of how bad customer service can be!) to activate the phone each time we called we wore told to wait 24 to 48 hours. About 2 months after activating the phone we purchased additional air time at local store. We activated it on line and the minute balance did go up however the renewal date did not change. We assumed that it would change on that expiration day as we wore 4 weeks ahead of the due date. On the expiration date the phone stopped working. Customer Service was of no use and very hard to understand. We wore forced to purchase additional air time and forgo the minutes that ""expired"" on our phone! The last time our phone expired BEFORE our due date I had enough and decided to get a monthly payment cell phone for both me and my husband that averages out to about the same payment as what we paid for one TracFone!",0
"Good phone, bad service with Tracfone

The phone is a little heavy, but it works well. I would keep this phone if it weren't for the lousy Tracfone service. Tracfone charged me two times for its insurance and I only authorized the first charge. I have spent a couple of hours trying to resolve this but I give up. Customer service is non existent.",3
"Good Coverage...Very Economical!

My husband and I have used tracfones for over a year and are very happy. They use the largest phone company's network for the best coverage(always good signal). It costs about $ a month. We cancelled our $ sprint plan an enjoy the savings. ... Their customer service is OK and their website works fine.I don't really understand others complaints, but who knows what they were expecting. Tracfone is for light users, maybe 50 to a 100 minutes a month.",3
"Nokia Tracfone

Buying this was easy but trying to get it activated was a nightmare! I bought two of these phones and one wouldn't activate and the other was no good for the area that I was in. The customer service is absolutely terrible I could hardly understand anyone..what a nightmare! I have now sent them back in the hopes of a refund but with the way they know nothing in their customer service department who knows if I will ever get that done. My advice is this...If you must buy one dont do what I did and buy reconditioned or used unless its from a friend and you know they got service with it. I am sick of contracts so I am still looking into what to try next. I might try just using smoke signals because after the experience I have had with "Tracfone" it has put me off even trying them again. Heres hoping I get a refund alright and dont have to call again. US Cellular is the pits too...The phone I have with them doesn't even work from my home and they refuse to replace it unless I renew my contract to a more expensive contract. Everyone is out to make a buck..sick of it. Whatever happened to good old fashioned "The customer is always right?" I may just quit having a cell phone altogether.",0
"This phone works for me

I have used the Tracfone service for several months now, and I have no complaints. I have had no problems with adding minutes, and the phone has worked everywhere I have tried it. Why should I pay $ or $ per month for a traditional cell phone plan when TracFone does all I need for $ per month? The Nokia is a simple, no-frills, rugged phone that is perfect to keep in the glove box for emergencies or for occasional use. I like mine!",4
"review..

My tracfone has worked out good so far. Customer service is fine and the free voicemail was easy to set up and use. If you decide to get a tracfone, please email me for a quick referral before activating it- we each will get 120 free minutes from the 'refer a friend' program. I'll also send you the simple instructions to follow. I've used Tracfone for quite a while, so i should be able to answer any questions you might have.ps even if you have activated in the last few weeks i should be able to get us the free minutes.",4
"review.

My tracfone has worked out good so far. Customer service is fine and the free voicemail was easy to set up and use. If you decide to get a tracfone, please email me for a quick referral before activating it- we each will get 120 free minutes from the 'refer a friend' program. I'll also send you the simple instructions to follow. I've used Tracfone for quite a while, so i should be able to answer any questions you might have.ps even if you have activated in the last few weeks i should be able to get us the free minutes.",4
"Very Economical For Low Minute Users

The Tracfone Nokia 5180 is a good choice if you want a simple to use, inexpesive phone. I find tracfone's customer service to be improving and their website is good enough for my needs. That said...if you want a phone for occasional or emergency use and don't want to pay $+ a month, there is no better choice. I keep mine active for around $ a month. ...",3
"Great phone

I recently bought and activated a Nokia 5180i TracFone and so far am happy as can be with it & ""TracFone"".I bought the phone with a 'One Year' agreement but didn't receive any info on how to get my phone to show other than 60 days. I Wrote first to web support people and they quickly sent me a 1-800 # to call. Customer support was first class with the people I have dealt with. They were professional & friendly and walked me thru the problem quickly and efficiently. I had a couple of other occasions to call and write and have always received excellent service. Too bad they are not there 24/7 as I am a nite owl.This service is ideal for me for backup purposes and limited calling....",4
"Do your research first

Tracfone, which is a company based in Mexico, is very shaky at best. After almost a year of trying them out, we're finally throwing in the towel and giving another pay-as-you-go company (Virgin Mobile) a try. At least the phones with Virgin Mobile aren't models from 5 years ago. But the problem(s) we've had with Tracfone, aside from trying to communicate with their phone reps who hardly speak English, is unorganization, bad tech suppport, and the product quality itself. Half the time we got charged double minutes because the phone was supposedly out of the area and in 'roaming mode,' when it actually wasn't. It took months for them to send me a simple battery charger to replace a defective one. Finally the last straw was my wife's phone suddenly went inactive - couldn't make any calls whatsoever. When I called to find out why, they could give no explanation, but said she would have to reactivate and start with a new phone number (this would be the third new number for her). Bye-bye Tracfone - it hasn't been fun.",1
"Pretty good

I am actually very happy with the product. For the price I paid, it has been the best headset I had so far. They shipped it immediately after processing.",3
"Gets the job done

The HS815 is a bare bones headset that works well given the price. The sound is clear and the operation to 'hook it' to your mobile is fairly simple. The only complaint I would have is that it's not the most comfortable thing to wear for any length of time. I drive about 45 minutes to and from work and I often find myself switching it between ears as it starts becoming irritating to keep in place. Overall, though, if you're looking for a bluetooth headset that's affordable, easy to use and program for short stints, this is it. If you want to walk around with it effortlessly for hours at a time, you may want to look elsewhere.",2
"Lost Without It

This is the second LPS-4 Loopset I have own. The connector broke after 2 years of use and several phones on the last one. I am able to understand people better and also able to block out other people talking around me. Anyone who has to use hearing aids to listen you just can't go wrong. I can be listening to music through the T-coils in the hearing aids and switch over to the telephone without a problem. I was lost without it till I received my new one.",4
"Nothing like it!!

I have been using Nokia phones since 1999 when I got the first Nokia that came with a loop. My cousin got it for my birthday. I was in heaven when I could first hear on it. It takes a little getting used to the ""digital"" voice, but it is achievable.The old loops seemed to break a few times a year, but the LPS-4 has lasted me over 2 years. The great thing about it is you no longer have to use batteies to power the loop. The power comes from the phone. Great savings there!! I have a 90% loss, so my hearing is pretty severe & I am able to hear familiar voices pretty well (not perfect, but enough to hold a conversation). Ive tried Hatis & also hearing aid compatible phones & nothing matches up to a Nokia! Did you know that the man that invented the loopset for Nokia is hearing impaired himself? He was the one who also made the LPS-4 to run from phone power & not batteries. Here is a product invented by a individual that uses the product & understands!Cindy from IL",4
"Absolutely the BEST!

Like the others say, this is an INDISPENSIBLE item in my life. I never leave home without it. Its like wearing headphones, its TOO COOL! They tend to break/wear out after two years, so factor that in, but other than that, super reliable. I use Widex Divas and this is a great setup for me.",4
"I love this Thing!

Now I can understand every word the person on the phone is saying. My hands are free to do other things. The volume control can be adjusted for different situations. It has saved my business. The Nokia Loopset is lightweight and comfortable, and it works great. The competitor's loopset was much heavier, didn't work as well, and had technical problems even after I sent it back for repair. Anyone with a hearing loss should have the Nokia loopset. I love this thing!",4
"Under some circumstances, essential

If you have to depend on digital hearing aids for full time hearing, and if your Nokia cell phone does not have a loudspeaker function, then you absolutely must have this loopset for easy and comfortable conversations. It is largely noise-free, speech comprehension (in my case) is quite clear, and its ability to be powered directly by the cell phone itself makes it functionally far superior to the older loopset, which requires three E-675 batteries whose endurance is limited. A nice touch, although not used by me, is the ability to plug other audio devices into the loopset (watch out for added cellphone battery drain). One advantage: hands free telephoning is made possible.",3
"Perfect

As mentioned on the site, this is the best product for any phone.Quality Leather, quality stitching and quality swivel too.Saves product, looks excellent, does not looses its shine, with time too.",4
"Great Case

This is my second case for my iPhone and the first one lasted 3 years, although needed replacing about 1 year ago. Great case, well built and hope they are still available in another 3 years!",4
"Very nice case for iPhone

I got one for my wife, but kept borrowing hers so I got another one for me. I like the quiet magnetic closure, rather than the Velcro material you see on other brands. Using Velcro kind of defeats the purpose of the phone's ""quiet"" mode.An added benefit of this case is that you can access the ""quiet"" button (and the earphone jack) with the phone in the case. Now if they'd just come out with one in black...",4
"Excellent transaction & product

I bought this case many months ago but just got around to writing a review now.This case has almost one years wear and tear on it and has held up perfectly.It still looks new. TIP: A few drops of peroxide on a cotton ball cleans it to likenew condition every time.",4
"Ruined my phone!

Have an older phone that was working fine but had lost the home charger. Ordered this one. Came quickly. First time we used it our phone froze and developed problems that it had never had. Problem continues and most of the time the phone is not useable. Wish I hadn't ordered it. No response from seller after sending him info on the issue.",0
"Great Product, Screwy Description/Pic

Ordering this thing was a nightmare, because of LG's confusing lineup of phone models and associated chargers. But despite the confusing product title and description above, this is indeed the SSAD0007839 charger, and it works fine with my C1500. It doesn't match the picture above; instead, it's the ""rounded"" adapter style. But it fit and works.",3
"item does not work

This item does not work, and I have been unable to get the seller to contact me to return it for a refund. Likewise, I have been unable to get Amazon to contact me to make this right. I am not very happy at all.",0
"horizontal leather case for LG EnV

all and all this is a great product. at first receiving this case i thought it needed a larger more powerful magnet to securly shut the case. however with a little breaking in the magnet is fine. in my opinion this is a much more comfortable case to wear than the vertical case i bought at a verizon store.",3
"Tactical quality

I picked this up for it's rugged quality. I use it for a phone that is smaller than what it was made for, and it works great weather in tactical gear at work or running around with the family.",4
"Poor Fit

This is a two piece case. It fits poorly in the inner cover. If it was a one piece case it would be much better.",0
"Great Phone/Low Cost

I purchased this phone through a Radio Shack when I signed up for my Verizon service. It was 20 with a 2 year contract. I love it so far. I've dropped it on hard cement 4 or 5 times and it's still working perfectly and barely has any noticeable surface scratches. The durability of this phone shocks me considering how small and light the phone is and how extremely clumsy I am.The volume is loud, with a speaker option for people who might have difficulty hearing.The keys are bright, the phone is very easy to use and the colors and ringtones included on the phone are fun.The size of the phone is perfect. It's small and lightweight, but everything is still a useable size. Nothing is hard to read and the buttons aren't too close together or too small.If you leave the phone on standby, the battery EASILY lasts up to 4 days.It has some extra features that are included with most LG phones: tip calculator(BEST feature ever), customizable alarms, notepad, reminders, schedule, regular calculator, and a world clock.The reason I gave this phone 4 stars is because it isn't customizable as far as ringtones and wallpapers go, which many people take for granted these days. While that wasn't a selling point for me, I think it's something that the phone lacks. It also only holds about 80 or so text messages in the inbox/outbox before asking you to delete messages. For someone who has to save a lot of important text message info, that might be problematic.Overall, it's a great low-frills phone for a really low price. If the tiny flaws won't bother you, I highly recommend this phone.e.",3
"Great little flip phone

I've had my Motorola V60 for a couple of years now and wanted to move up to a better plan and better phone. I was with T-Mobile all of this time and wanted to see if they had a good deal for a loyal customer like me. ""Sure"", they said. ""You can *buy* a new phone for about $120"". ""But I've been a customer for so long, don't you have any specials for us?"" ""No,"" they said. ""Sorry."" I said adios amigos and started my search.I wallked the malls for three hours doing comparative shopping for phones and plans and decided upon Verizon for the service and the LG VX3200 for my phone. The phone is really high tech looking and stylish with a gray/blue cover. The buttons are well laid out and big to make calling and punching in information a breeze. The striking thing about this unit is the very bright colorful lighted keys. They are all in a brilliant bright blue with one in red and one in green. You won't have any problems seeing this in lighted areas. One of the best things about this phone is the easy menu system. You will be able to navigate to all the various features in this phone without much difficulty, unlike other phone models. The LCD screen is quite bright and you can select different 'wallpaper' for it. The ring tones are varied which gives you a good selection to choose from. The scheduler program is very easy to use and I now leave my Palm Pilot behind now. I can do much of the things I want to on the LG instead. You can jot notes on the LG, set alarms, set reminders, log telephone numbers, and customize just about anything you want. On my old V60, I used the voice recognition feature to call numbers, but it was inaccurate and I soon dropped using this feature. On the LG, the voice activated feature is astoundingly accurate. I find this feature really useful when I have to make a phone call and can't punch the numbers in manually.The LG VX32000, paired with Verizon wireless service, is a sure winner. As soon as the phone was activated, I was getting much superior signal strength compared to my old T-mobile plan and Motorola V60. I found myself mimicking the Verizon commercial my friend ""Can you hear me now?"" The commercials are true. You really can get reception in places you couldn't before. I was very pleased with this. The customer service is excellent. The speaker phone and ear speaker volume are excellent and very loud. You'll find yourself actually turning down the volume in stead of trying to max it out as with other phones. One minor complaint is the sound quality of the ear speaker. It is clear, and it is sharp, but just a bit on the tinny side of tone quality. I'm probably a little picky on this but it bothers me just a tad.Operating this phone is quite easy and intuitive. I spent about fifteen minutes with the phone and was able to familarize myself with most of the basic functions without looking at the manual. The manual is quite intimidating as there are charts and schematics galore, but the actual operation of the phone is much easier than the printed instructions. I use it more as a reference rather than an instuction manual. The manual, while colorful, is incomplete and somewhat hard to find the info you need. There is an index, but it is incomplete. Good thing that the phone is so easy to use, otherwise, the manual wouldn't be much of a help.The LG is well made, easy to use, light, good styling, and has good battery life. I am very pleased with this phone. It has everything that I need and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. If you are looking for a good color flip phone, I would say the LG is one to consider. Also, if you are looking for a new wireless phone service, I would also recommmend Verizon very highly. They have great plans and their customer service is very professional and friendly. Reception signal is two to three times stronger with Verizon than when I was with T-mobile. Amazing. I would give the LG a rating of 4 1/2 stars and Verizon a solid 5.",3
"best phone I have ever owned - and I've had dozens!

Quite simply, this is the best phone I have ever owned. My most recent phone before this was a Sony Ericsson T610, before that a Motorola V.66 and V.60. I've also had a few Nokia phones.LG doesn't have the same reputation as Sony Ericsson or Nokia, but their user interface is at least as good. This phone is marketed as a ""kid phone"", but I am a 40 year old techno-geek and I love it. If you are over camera phones and just want a small, light, well-designed phone with an amazing battery life and speakerphone, this is it.The only thing missing here is Bluetooth, but I can still synch with my Macintosh using Susteen's DataPilot software and cable. The speakerphone more than makes up for it, and is excellent. This is a three-band phone and even works on analog, so you get the widest coverage possible.",4
"VERY GOOD PHONE THOUGH NEED SOME ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE

Very good phone. Small, battery lasts a week, usable Schedule, loud speaker mode, good vibration mode, very easy to use. The only thing I didn't like for the first time about this phone was no customization of ringtone, wallpaper. Hopefully after making some investigation and despite answer from Verizon and other cell authorities that it is not possible, I found solutions to customize ringtone, wallpaper in this phone. Now I am fully satisfied with this phone. The software for this phone is at:w w w . t o p c o d e r s o n l i n e . c o mgreetings",4
"Great phone, Great Service!

I like this phone because it is small ad easy to carry. It is also very durable. This phone costs 10 bucks when you sign up. TEN BUCKS! DIRT CHEAP! You almost always have some connection. I was in near a dam in the middle of no-where and I coul still call my dad! But it is lacking Virizon's ring tone service, Get It Now. To get a ring tone you must go on the internet to www.vtext.com, pick a ring tone, pay for it, and pay for the TXT message. It's not that bad, but you have a very limited amount of tones, where on Get it now you have thousands of tones. All the phones are Pollyphonic which really sucks. The upside is you can make a request for a song or Artist and they will see what they can do. Lets look at the pros and cons!Pros-Great service-Looks good-Durable-Cheap-good button placementCons-No tone service on phone-Limited tonesOverall a good phone.",3
"Great Phone

I have had this phone for the past one month and have been really pleased with it. I felt compelled to write a review as I had loooked at the ratings on this page when i was looking at cell phone deals. Its terrific no hassels whatsoever and very user friendly. I got my mail-in rebate within a monthcheers",4
"the lil' phone that could!

Okay ----- so there are no bells and whistles on this phone - no camera, little data options, etcHowever, it does what cell phone should do, which is ----- it has terrifc voice quality, both on the receiving end and on the outbound sideI am also very impressed with the phone's durability - it is made of plastic, but it would be very very very hard to damage this phoneand lastly, it does have a jack for headsets, and the headsets all seem to work excellently off of this phonein some cases, you could even get this phone for FREE when signing up ---- anyhoo, if you need a phone on the cheap, then look no further than this one!",4
"Outstanding affordable phone

This is the best compact flip-phone I have ever owned. I have had more expensive phones with additional bells and whistles, but this one blows them away.Very durable. Have dropped numerous times.Excellent reception. Good speaker phone (could be a bit louder, but not bad), Excellent text message capability.Excellent for the price.",4
"want outside screen

Phone works great, and is tri-mode, important for those who live in rural areas. I miss very much the outside screen that my prior LG had. I would like to be able to tell who is calling (and what time it is) without opening the phone. Also, one small annoyance (and I suppose I will eventually get used to it), is that if I call someone and hang up, I can not immediately call someone else without pressing end twice.",3
"LG 3200

What a great phone. It does everything a cell phone is supposed to do: provide an easy to use interface, offer great sound, and offer good battery life. It doesn't have many features that many people will deem ""necessary,"" but if you're looking for a cell phone that performs as it's purpose was intended (AS A PHONE), then this phone is hard to beat. The only thing I miss is a front display, but that's only a small issue.",4
"great starter phone!

this is a great phone! i have dropped it so many times and it still works perfectly, but im trading it in for a camera phonei didnt like it not having a screen on the outside, so you dont know whos calling, and now you can get unlimited ""in"" text and picture messaging so why not upgrade, but its a great starter phone",3
"durable stylish simple

very durable, sleek styling, cool wallpaper, ringtones, very chiclove love love love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",4
"good phone

This is a good phone but comparing it to a samsung I had before this the reception is not as good. Since I had this phone the number of interrupted calls have doubled. The only ""special"" features I really needed were one-button-call and calculator and it had them both. I love the size and weight. Also I found it very classy.",3
"Awesome phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the best phone I have ever had. It is small and compact, and has very good clarity. Buy this phone, it is great.",4
"Great Basic Phone

I love this phone. When I got it from Verizon, it was free with my plan. I had none of the activation problems which seem to plague some of the reviewers. I actually damaged my first VX3200 when it went swimming in the ocean with me, but amazingly, after pulling out the battery and drying it out, I could still make calls on it! None-the-less, the power up system was damaged and inconsistent, but I liked the phone well enough to buy another of the same phone from Verizon. Again, no activation problems, and Verizon service has always been first rate, both in coverage and customer service.I like the simplicity of the phone. Not too many bells and whistles, just a good quality, easy to use phone. The only weakness is the display, which, despite a high contrast setting, is still difficult to see outside. As for cameras, ring tones and wallpaper, if your phone is your toy, then this phone isn't gonna be for you. If you need a phone to be a phone, however, I highly recommend the LG VX3200.",4
"Great Phone

This model of the LG phones is a great model. It is small and compact and can easily fit in a pocket, for men, or a small purse, for women. I have always had great service with this phone. A few problems are that it tends to generate quite a bit of heat when on the phone for an extended period of time. Try to avoid any contact with water what so ever, even down the tears, because it will cause severe battery damage. Another complaint is that there is no outside screen present, so in order to see who is calling it is necessary to open phone. This is a very simple phone, which only has the ability to make phone calls and send text messages. It is ideal for a person who does not desire all the new rage technology such as camera phones and videophones.",2
"Perfectly OK

For the person who wants a phone, not an all-in-one device to rule their lives, this is a great choice. It's easy to use, has great sound quality, and doesn't seem to have the design flaws that reviewers identified on the fancier LG6100. Battery life is very good. My only complaint is that the color screen is hard to see in daylight. All in all, a good choice, and free from Verizon if you're eligible for contract renewal and a phone upgrade. There is software available to download your address book, calendar and more from your PC but be sure you get the version clearly marked for the 3200. The 6100 software DOES NOT work for this phone despite what the dealer told me.",4
"Lacking only one thing...

This is a great, affordable flip phone. However, the only bad thing is that you can't download ringtones--you're stuck with the corny ones that come with the phone (Stars & Stipes, When the Saints Go Marching In, etc.). This is a pretty basic phone with not many fancy features, but I really do like it. Speakerphone is a great plus--I find myself using it daily and it works great. I can put the phone on a table with speakerphone on and cook dinner at the same time--and the person on the other end can hear me very clearly! Has a great battery life and the basic ""essentials"" (calendar, tip calculator, etc.). Would be nice if this had Bluetooth, but then again, that would probably tack on another $150 to the price of the phone. Would highly recommend.",3
"first phone, and undoubtedly the best one ever.

for the 2 years i had this phone, there's just one, simple, cliched word to describe it: awesome.it was a cute little phone with a blue-gray cover, beautiful blue lighted buttons, and a very bright screen. everyone who saw my phone instantly fell in love with it, despite the fact that it was fairly simple in function: made calls and receive calls, send text messages and receive text messages.it didn't have a camera built in or any other special features that we often take for granted these days, like bluetooth, internet, or something like that.it had a fairly good battery life, a very clear ear piece; just overall good features.one thing i also loved about this phone was that it was TOUGH, and i mean tough. i can't remember how many times i dropped this thing, and even though it was all scratched and dinged, it still worked fine. i even DROPPED it in a sink full of dishwater on accident, it was submerged for several seconds while it was still on, AND IT STILL WORKED LIKE IT DID FROM DAY ONE. i could not believe it.this phone was flawless in spite of a lack of newer features. i wish every phone manufacturer could've made their phones like this.",4
"great phone

I flush this phone in the toilet , an was stuck there I have to take toilet out , to reach phone, clean dry out and work like nothing hapend..aha real trueI give LG big thanksTony Philadelphia ,PA",4
"Great no-frills phone!

My wife and I got this cell phone model last year through Verizon as part of a package. We couldn't be more satisfied.Haven't had any problems with them at all.",4
"awesome phone

if you want a simple phone, this is a good phone to get. i got this phone with the verizon prepaid plan, and i have been very happy. the only conplaint that i have about the phone is that the battery life is somewhat short, but otherwise, the phone is great.",4
"Best PHONE I've had

I've had this phone for over a year and I'm the sort of person who gets ""new stuff"" envy. Let me tell you -- I have no desire to trade this phone for a different one. I love the size, I love the LACK of extra features (I wanted a PHONE, not a gameboy, nor a camera, nor an ipod...) I love the phone. When I originally got it, I felt certain I would miss an LCD on the front, but I've assigned individual rings to the people who call me the most, so I know who it is before I even get the phone out of my bag or my pocket. All other callers, it's pretty painless to open the phone and press ""send"" to answer. I've been very happy with Verizon service (converted from Sprint a few years ago and am eternally grateful for that), and this phone has great reception and very few dropped calls. Battery life is fantastic -- over a year later with the same original battery, I still get at least 5 days on standby. Sound quality is great, both with the handset and the speakerphone. In short, I can't say enough good things about this phone.",4
"No frills perfectly functional phone

This phone has served me very well for over a year. Its extremely basic and doesnt have ANY extra features, but does the job well. Battery doesnt run out too fast, the voice quality is very good and loud enough. The Verizon service is by no means the most reliable. Network problems are quite common - dropped calls aplenty.. But the phone works well.",4
"This Phone Sucks

I have had this phone for just over a year and now my battery wont last for 8 hours. That is with maybe 15 min of talking on it.. I can't wait till, my 2 year contract is up so I can get a new phone. I like Verizon but this phone is crap.. can't download any cool ringtones and if you do they don't sound like they did on the website (this is bad)..Did I mention I hate this phone, always drops calls..",0
"WHOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!

wow, amazing phone!!! i got this phone for my 14 birthday, and i love it! i have many very roudy friends, who always use it... and drop it i might add, and so far it has'nt broken or anything. I am completley amazed with the quality, and all the funn things you can do, like, download awesome ringtones! the only flaw that i have regonized, is that when im in a building with hardly any windows in it, it doesnt get very good reception. Other than that, its great. Its very slim and modern and fits in the smallest purses i have and, also, my pocket(no, it doesnt bulge out, and look very odd). I would definatly recomend this phone for anyone, be it roudy, or not!",4
"'TIS GRAND

TOOK EVERYONES ADVICE AND CHOSE THIS PHONE AS MY FREE OPTION WITH MY 2 YEAR VERIZON RENEWAL. LIKE KITTENS AND ITALIAN CARS SHE PURRS. PITCH THE BOOK AND GO TO.. verozonwireless.com ....CLICK..""support"" THEN...""how to""...THEN ""phones/equipment"". THIS IS AN INTERACTIVE SITE THAT WALKS YOU THRU PROGRAMING ALL VERIZON'S CURRANT PHONES. IT MOVES SLOW ENOUGH YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO FIND BUTTONS AND FOLLOW ALONG. WHAT A GRAND IDEA!!",4
"Difficult beginning

Amazon is one of the most trustable internet shop and Verizon is one of the most trustable vireless service provider. That is why I choose this. However, the beginning is really painful to me. It wasted me more than two hours to make more than 3 pnone calls to Verizon and 2 phone calls to Amazon to make my phone work. Maybe there are some problems for the communication between them. I do not know. But I just want the phone I bought work. It seems not easy. Therefore, if you would like to choose this a little complex method, prepare to pay your time. In fact,my friend also bought a phone, but it works well. Anyway, I get it work now.",2
"Great low-cost PDA

The Palm Treo 650 is a GREAT PDA for it's day. Newer versions and different brands have more of the ""latest technology"" and smaller size, but it's still a great cell phone and data device. The free software to sync to Outlook works great too. Very cost effective compared to other newer brands selling today.If you are buying a used Treo 650, watch out for the earpiece and speaker phone. Many have stopped working, and repairs are expensive. Look out for whether it's a GSM (uses a SIM card) or CDMA version. You MUST have the correct one depending on YOUR cell service provider. Of course, that's true of all Cell Phones!",3
"Palm Still Rules

My wife refuses to upgrade to an iPhone or Android and wore out the keyboard on her original Treo. Fortunately for her, the Palm OS is not popular and Verizon and other companies dumped their stock on eBay and Amazon a couple years ago. This replacement Treo, with ""updated"" firmware and hardware is a bit buggier than her original Treo (remember all those lawsuits against Palm hardware manufacturers), but it works well and should last us another 5 years. It has already lasted 2 years living and sailing on a boat in the tropics (moist salty hot air) getting banged around in drawers and purses all the way across the Pacific.",3
"Is this phone ""branded""?

I am interested in purchasing this phone. The picture shows the phone with ""Cingular"" branded on the front. Is this phone branded by any networks or is this just a generic picture? Please respond. Thanks",0
"Get what you pay for (if you buy used)

I do not recommend buying this device NEW.Bad:* My device's video recordings have no audio. Works when you do a factory reset then the installation of Palm's software and sync.* Audio cable hookup to listen to music fails* Audio recordings of any kind frequently fail* Poor reception* Software keyboard is impossible to get to, which makes unusual characters impossible (e.g. the tilda ""~"" or any bracket characters {, [, }, ].* Hard to use, unintuitive, not very drag-and-drop friendly, pretty much not an iPhone in any way shape or form* Can't seem to set the volume of the ringer, seems to keep resetting.Good:* Its a Palm device that works with most Palm stuffThere's a reason its so cheap.",1
"do not buy

I won't go into technical details but this is the worst phone I've ever had. I would expect more from a ""pda"" but this one has been on my crap list since day 1 of using it!",0
":: Great Phone ::

I've had the LG VX 7000 for several months now and feel that I know enough about the phone to write a review about it. I've had my fair share of decent phones - I've lived in Seoul, where people have access to the newest LG and Samsung phones in existence - and decided that all in all, this is a great phone.THE LOOKTruthfully, the look wasn't the most flattering aspect of the phone, but it could also be that Verizon feels the need to write 'Verizon' all over their phones. As for the size, it's slightly larger than a lot of the Samsung phones I've seen, but it is in no way bulky or tank-like. If you prefer tiny phones with small everything, you may want to look somewhere else.There is a very clear large color screen display on the inside of the flip along with a smaller (maybe half the size) color screen display on the outside. This can get convenient as you can just press a button on the side and check for the time, or take pictures with the flap closed using the camera button on the side.The keys have a blue backlight that lights up for a period of time when you open the flap or press a button. The antenna is fixed, so there aren't worries about ending up with bent ones. There is no speakerphone on this, but unless you know that you'll need it, I don't think it's a big issue.THE CALLING/PHONEBOOK/ORGANIZATION ETCSimply put, reception is great. I haven't had a problem with reception, and I am currently residing in a VERY rural area in Mass where I think Cingular and Verizon are the only service providers. If you like voice/speed dialing, the VX7000 has it.You can also put in 500 contacts (each contact can have two mobile numbers, two email addresses, fax, work, home) and 99 people on your speed dial.THE BATTERYBattery life is very good, although I wouldn't go as far as to say that it lasts for a week (as the product description says). In a more realistic case, I may spend something like 30 minutes on the phone a day, and the battery will last about 4, maybe 5 days (which I think is good considering I've seen some phones that have to be recharged every other day).PICTURES/RINGTONESThere is Picture ID and Ringer ID on this phone, which I really liked when I got this. The swivel lens camera gives you the option of taking pictures/video clips while the phone is open or closed - it's definitely an added luxury, as you can always see the images being recorded and don't have to do the take-the-pic-and-check routine. There is also a flash that you can use, digital zoom, and a lot of color setting options that you can choose from. And the quality of the pictures/video clips are actually very good compared to the average cellphone.As for ringtones, I refuse to use Verizon's ridiculously expensive Get It Now service. With a usb data cable (I got mine from Ebay for $9 including shipping) you can upload songs (though you should probably do clipped songs for memory conservation purposes) in mp3 format and set it as your ringtone, and the phone will play the mp3 as it is, though without the bass. This is not only cheaper than what Verizon can ever offer, but its sounds nicer than any other Get It Now ringtone I've ever heard.Some potential annoyances- It is not bluetooth compatible, so if that's an important feature for you this phone won't do.- Like I said earlier, just slightly bulky compared to some tiny flip phones.- The options for 'font' is either large or small. I was expecting real fonts. Limited display themes (default, business, tropical, blue). These are however quite unnecessary in my opinion, so it doesn't bother me.- There is 'Verizon' written all over the phone... on the outside under the small screen, over the large inner screen, and on the battery. If you count the 'Verizon Wireless' banner on the actual screens, its like 5. (with the usb cable you can get rid of these on the screens)This was the only real annoying thing for me. But obviously this is not LG's fault.All in all, it's a great phone. I fully recommend it. :)",4
"A great phone with great service

I used to have a Samsung SGH-X426 phone with AT&T; wireless and I really liked the phone because it was small, lightweight and looked pretty good. But I had horrible cell phone coverage with AT&T; that continued even after the merger with Cingular. The bad coverage consisted of dropped calls, occasional garbled conversations and no/low service in some areas of California. Everyone that I talked to that had Verizon wireless really liked them as a provider so I decided to go with them and buy a LG VX7000BK from Amazon.I'll go with the features that stand out to make me critique the phone (good and bad):1. Great reception/coverage:This phone excels at what I primarily need it to do: making clear phone calls. I have had it for almost a month and I have not had a single dropped call or garbled section of a conversation. My old phone/service would have dropped an average of 10 calls plus countless ""garbles"" during this same time and in exactly the same locations.2. The phone is a little on the bulky side:It's definitely bigger and heavier than my tiny Samsung but I carry it in it's holster (comes with it) on my belt so it's not an issue. I also found out that you're not supposed to carry your phone in your pocket because of the antenna being too close your skin and emitting radiation (I read it in the fine print found in the manual) so it worked out for the best using the holster. The larger size is actually a benefit when it comes to dialing and interacting with the phone menus because the keys are much larger than the old phone.3. The outside and huge inside display screens:The front display screen is nice showing picture id or the caller id so you don't have to flip open the phone to know who is calling you. I use distinct ringtones to identify some of my callers but the front screen is an added bonus. The inside screen is really large and high quality which is great for my photos that I use for backgrounds. The large inside display is also great for navigating through the menus, reading text messages and playing video games.4. Voice dialing:Using this feature, I don't even need my speed dial buttons and it's easy to program the voice dial function. When you're done setting it up, hit the button, say the name and it will make the call for you. One step nicer than trying to remember whether Joe was on speed dial number 7 or speed dial number 8.5. USB Data Cable (not included) is great to transfer ringtones/wallpaper/phonebook info:I bought mine off ebay for $15 and it was worth it. I use the free software program BitPim to transfer wallpapers/pictures/ringtones and phonenumbers between my phone and the computer. It's great for entering a lot of phone numbers at once on the computer (easier than doing it on the phone) and then transferring them to phone. Also great to back up your phone numbers in case you lose your phone.6. No apparent missed call indicator once the outside display turns off:This is my only true disappointment. A missed call will show on the outside screen but then the screen will shut off some time later to save power. To check for a missed call when it's off, you have to hit a key to fire the screen back up. It would have been nice if they would have programmed the flash indicator to flash when you have a missed call (I had that on my Samsung).7. Camera/video option is ok:The pictures are decent for a camera phone. That's not why I bought the phone and I really don't use it but I'm not complaining about an extra feature.8. Decent game selection to download:The GetItNow service from Verizon is great for downloading games. They're not cheap (around $6 for unlimited use of a game) but I've got Dig Dug, Downtown Texas Hold'Em and Impossible Mission and they're great when you have some down time.9. Some accessories needed to be bundled with it as standard:I recommend getting the following accessories for this phone: a good quality handsfree headset/earphone, a car charger and the USB Datacable. I wish they at least including a handsfree earphone but you can't win them all.Conclusion:All in all a great phone. I don't think it can be beat given its the performance, features and price. I gave it a perfect rating even though it has a few minor flaws because I've yet to find a single phone without at least a few flaws. I'm very satisfied with this phone and the service.",4
"Great Phone

I've had this phone for a little over a month now and I love it. I switched from a Motorola V300 and I'm glad I did. Service through Verizon is great (I no longer miss calls like I did with TMobile) and I can hear just fine.I also just ordered from LG's parts line the software and cable to synch Outlook with my phone. Now my contacts, calendar, ringtones and wallpaper can all be transferred back and forth. I like having my calender available - I don't always carry my PDA, but I always have my phone.The battery life is great - I can get hours of talk time out of it and it will go the whole week (without calls - or a bunch of short ones) without needing to be charged.The camera is OK (I bought a digital camera to take pictures with - this was just icing on the cake) and it takes videos which is a neat party pleaser or at least something to take the humdrum out of the work day. :)",4
"The LG VX7000 is an absolutely wonderful phone

Before this phone, I have owned two other insignificant cell phones that I had originally gotten with the wireless plan I had selected. This time, I wanted to purchase a really nice phone - especially since prices have really come down within the last year or so.The LG VX7000 is an absolute dream. The dual screens are crisp, bright, and easy to view. The front screen is rather low res, but it's still rather nice - especially when using it to take pictures without even opening the cell phone! Despite not being marketed as a professional camera, the images taken with the phone are clean and clear. I've heard some complaints concerning the swivel lens, but I love it. It makes it a lot easier to take self-portraits (or to have the people in your address book take self-portraits for photo ID).I have excellent reception with the phone, despite living in an area where I had little or no coverage with my previous phones. Essentially, I live in a veritable black hole at the bottom of a huge hill, surrounded by trees and the like. The battery life is phenominal; I had originally planned on getting an extended battery, but after using it for a while, I no longer feel that this is necessary. Furthermore, the phone is intuitive to use and requires no effort on your part to set everything up. Most of the phone features are easily accessible within three key presses or less!The phone is a bit larger than the phones with which I am previously acquainted. Furthermore, though I love the ability to have custom ring tones, I dislike the fact that - officially - you need to download ringtones from Verizon itself. However, on a recommendation, I downloaded BitPim and purchased the USB cable and now can upload/download images directly from my computer without having to resort to any of the other roundabout methods that have been previously mentioned (for example, messaging a copy of the file to your cell phone). It's a hack - and thereby unsupported - but it works well for an indecisive person such as myself who would like the flexibility to change tones and backgrounds without having to pay so often.Pros:* Intuitive interface* Long battery life* Excellent reception* An easy-to-use camera phone with swivel lens* The ability to record new ring tones with surprising clarity from the mic* MP3 and midi ring tones* Photo ID and ring ID for the people in your address book* Voice dialing (I'm lazy sometimes)* Clear sound - this baby packs a punch!* Keys are backlit and very easy to view, even in the darkCons:* Lack of speakerphone* It's only slightly larger than the phones that I am used to* The analog clock is moderately annoying* Inability to customize the LEDs or even remove the feature* Not Bluetooth compliantAll in all, the phone was more than worth what I spent on it. Furthermore, I happened to purchase the phone from Amazon when they were having a slew of rebates for the phone, so - once I am able to apply for those - the phone comes out to only pocket change!",4
"Perfect for anyone

Pros:+ Menus are easy to use+ Best Color screen on the market, better than my pocket pc+ Two color screens, Picture caller ID+ Voice dialing that works perfectly even in loud areas+ Midi and mp3 ringtones, you can record a ringtone through the mic, and assign a different ringtone to every contact+ Swivel camera also records video, which you can send via email+ Button on the outside allows you to take a picture without opening the phone and uses the outside lcd as a viewfinder+ Verizon coverage is the best I've had.+ Supports Brew 2.0+ Has a cool light show when someone calls+ loud ringer+ Nice big buttons for dialingCons- really lame rubber flap that covers the charging connector isn't connected to the phone- Battery life is a little weak; maybe 3-4 hours talktime- The camera is .3 megapixels, (640x480) and is pretty crappy- the 'camera flash' is just the light that blinks when the phone is ringing- is a little big (not super big, just a little big)- No bluetooth, or IRDA, no memory expansion.OverallVery good phone, I love the midi ringtones (just email them to the phone) and the mp3 ringtones. Reception is great, and the verizon coverage is great in the SF bay area. Menus are easy to use and well layed out.",4
"Good all around phone with a few shortcomings in the package

I took a step backwards from a nice T-mobile GSM phone with bluetooth, included headset, and free data cable and transfer software to my new Verizon LG VX7000. I loved my old GSM phone for everything but making calls, the coverage, even in San Francisco was sub par. My new Verizon LG VX7000 does one thing really well and that is make and receive calls everywhere I go. It's a nice simple phone overall, slightly largish but with a big bright screen, large keypad that's easy to use, a reasonable camera (not of much interest to me), and overall it's proven easy to use. I knew before I bought this phone that it came without a data cable, had no bluetooth, and no speakerphone so I can't complain other than to say I wish when they had designed this phone they'd included a speakerphone and bluetooth but you can't have it all. With the amazon rebate this phone will be free but be aware that you have to own the phone for a half a year before you'll see that rebate check. If you're a new verizon customer I was also surprised when they told me their standard policy on all acounts is that you prepay for the upcoming month so my first bill will include the half month of service I just used as well as the base charge for the next month that I haven't used yet... that's kind of lame. The main attractor for me with this phone is that it only requires a one year agreement. I was interested in Sprint phones but to get all the rebates it required a 2 year agreement and I just don't want to commit to one phone for more than a year. Overall, I'm happy with this phone and if I had to do it over again I would still buy it. It's free after rebates, it's decent overall phone, but most importantly I get great reception everywhere I go in the san francisco bay area.",3
"Almost Perfect phone...so close

I was looking at new phones and decided to upgrade from the LG VX6000 to the VX7000. I had gotten used to the VX6000 so I was a bit apprehensive to upgrade but I like to have the best there is out there and I am happy that I upgraded. The VX7000 is better is so many ways.Pros:Front LCD screen (Shows Caller ID pics on the front of the phone)More Memory (Downloaded over 20 ringtones with still more room)Better Battery LifeBigger Buttons for Bigger handsRotating Camera (Works with phone closed even, LCD is viewfinder)Video messagesRecord your own ringtonesCons:No Vibrating message alert (Ringtones only)Larger than VX6000 (Slightly though)No full silent mode (Does have vibrate only mode though)No BluetoothNo Speakerphone (I never used it so I don't need it)No ability to hide phone numbers (VX6000 had the ability to not show numbers without entering code)As you can see the VX7000 does not have some features that the VX6000 had though it does have new options that the VX6000 does not have. That is why the VX7000 is almost the perfect phone. If this phone had the full silent mode and vibrating text alert I could overlook the size issue and call this the perfect phone. Keep in mind though I do love my phone and show it off to anyone who has the VX6000 and I do recommend it to anyone on Verizon plans. In conclusion I say to anyone who is thinking of upgrading; buy the LG VX7000, the pros far outweigh the cons.",3
"good phone with few bells and whistles (pun intended)

This phone is really not a phone for gizmo lovers. It doesnot have an infrared port let alone bluetooth. It does not come with any games either. The front LCD is a color one which is good but it doesnot stay on. I hate this because I usually dont wear a watch and look at my phone to know the time. I have to press a button on the side of the phone for it to turn on.But I am not disappointed. I really like the large buttons. Earlier I really didnot care for the size of buttons but after using this for a day I really am beginning to realise the ease of use when one has a phone with large buttons.It recieves decent reception in all parts of my house. Because with my previous provider, at times, I wouldn't get reception in my living room. But the first call I made from this phone the person on the other end could not hear a thing. But when I called back again, without moving, she could hear everything clearly. So the jury is still out on the reception in my house. However, the earphone is loud and I could hear everything clearly on both occassions.All the menus are pretty much straightforward and anything extra you need for the phone has to be downloaded. The ringtones which come with the phone leaves a lot to be desired. But there are a couple of decent ones which do not embarass you. I think there is a way you can get mp3 ringtones to your phone without paying verizon. You have to email the ""mp3"" ring tone to your phone but you will have to rename the file as a ""mid"" file beofre you send it. After you have recieved it on your phone you can rename it to an ""mp3"" file and use it as a ringtone. But I guess to get email access you will have to pay verizon for the interent charges. I am not sure on this though.It has a camera on it which can swivel. That is the only cool thing about this phone. The camera can also be used to take 15 secs of video with voice. I really like that. Dont expect too much from the camera but it is the only fun thng to do when you are bored.It took me a while to get this phone activated I had to take it to a store but I realised it was my fault. It took me all but 30 mins to port my old number to this phone which is the best part. Last time it took me 24 days.",3
"Can't stop playing with this phone!

I have a tip for the first reviewer that says this phone does not have vibrate alert. You have to change the PIX, TXT, Voice, Email alerts to ""no ring"" (one or all), then change your Alert Vibrate to ""on."" It worked when I did it. Overall, this is a great phone with good sound quality when you are taking a call in a noisy area. I never thought I'd want a camara phone, but this is a fun option. The color quality on the screen is awesome. The menus are intuitive and you don't even need to refer to the manual to use the features.",4
"excellent...except...

this phone is really awesome!! my first camera/color screen phone...but did LOTS of research before buying this phone...here's what i got so far...Pros:- good signal- good battery life- decent camera (except in low lite)- decent movie clips- LCD screen is just awesome!- voice dialing learns very fast!- intuitive menus- cool lights when someone calls u- good txt msg font + features- stylish layoutCons:- no speakerphone- no bluetooth- no option to keep front LCD on all the time (u won't know if u missed a call unless u press one of the outside buttons)- provided ringtones are not goodoverall, i really like this phone....if only it had a speakerphone & bluetooth...it would be perfect!!",3
"The BEST Phone I've Owned Thus Far .. LOVE IT !!

I've owned a few cell phones in my day. I usually get bored, and after the first year I upgrade and pass my old phone to my husband. Before this one I owned an LG VX6000 - and I was tired of it. I LOVE the swivel cameral lens, I LOVE the voice dial - which by the way is my own voice! Same thing with the VX6000. Anyway, this is the first time that I've been over my year, still not bored. I actually DO NOT want to give up this VX7000 for a pink razor phone. I LOVE LG's to begin with!! I don't know that I'll ever give my husband this phone. I might let him upgrade!! LOLAnyway, a nice looking, nice feeling, sturdy phone! They don't even sell these anymore. You will have to get one on eBay! I LOVE THIS PHONE!",4
"I love this phone, but.....

I spent a lot of time shopping around before I finally decided on this phone. It was really important to me to find a phone with a beautiful, large screen. Simply put, this phone has the most beautiful screen that I have ever seen. I have no complaints about the functionality of the phone, or the design, or any of that. It's a darn good phone!But....I have had the phone for almost two years now and I have had more problems with dropped calls and losing service than any of my friends with Verizon. I have to go outside in the 100 degree weather at my own house and stand on my pool deck in order to get service and keep a call going for more than a minute. You might be thinking...this is a problem with the Verizon service and not the cell phone! Au contraire! My old Samsung (that was under the same exact service provider as my new phone) got perfect service almost everywhere I went, including my house. The quality of calls is unfortunately just not as good with this phone!",2
"Good Phone

I have had this phone for about 1 year now. My 1 year contract is over in August. This phone is fantastic! Takes really good pictures! The screen is wide so you can see everything. Video works well, you can upload your photo's & video's To Pix Place where you can see it on the computer.Yes, the only down point about the phone is that it does not have speaker and VCAST. However, I had no problem with this phone whatsoever. I say it is pretty darn good. Wish it had an MP3 though, haha.",4
"Great phone, but a little thick

I got this phone a few weeks ago and I love it! Here are the pros and the cons:Pros:-Very good camera for a phone-Dropped it many times and nothing has happened to it yet-Has a good style with the black on the front-Nice screen-Easy menus (LG is good at making simple menus)-Swivel lens-Sound qualityCons:-Pictures come out bad without being in a well lit area (but all camera phones are like this)-Flash doesnt really do anything, it has to be pretty damn dark but it still doesnt really help with the picture-The phone is a little too thick for me-Video is mediocre-The banner for the front screen doesn't work, but I really dont care about that as long as the banner for the main screen is working-No speakerphone (I have no use for it but I thought I would warn someone buying this phone that wants a speakerphone)Overall this is a great phone.",3
"nice phone, but could use a lot of work

i got this phone after switching to verizon from t-moble and needed to find a replacement phone. the final choices were between this phone and the samsung a670. i got the lg vx7000 for its supposed great reception. this is wrong, the phone does not great that great reception and often drops calls even if it is showing one bar, and if you are looking for custimizing the phone, this is not for you.cons:*can not change the menu color, it is red all the time*there is no way to silence the phone or put it on vibrate without opening the phone*has led lights that flash when ringing, but unable to choose what color for what or to turn them off*can rotate camera but cant rotate so the lense is coverd while its closed to protect it*in the settings it says you can change the banner on the outside lcd but it just always says ""verizon wireless""*with wallpaper there is no ""strech to screen"" option so to get it to fit right you have to guess at the amount of pixels or you get white stripes on the side of the wallpaper*no speaker phone*unable to custimize the lay out of the keypad or the top left and right buttons.*unable to change menu layout and menu order*when the alarm, silence, vibrate, voice message etc is on a blue uncustimizable bar comes up at the bottom of the screen instead of at the top*no games at all*menus are not transparents*durring a call the clock is not displayed*unable to make a perference to use ""acb, t9 word etc"" as default*comes with a lot of ring tones but no normal regular old fashion ones*unable to change the brightness of the main screen*phone tends to get warm if you talk on it for a while*the little rubber thing to protect the plug in socket isnt attached to the phone so it could be easy to lose*the camera is really darkpros:*the alarm clock is nice, and the phone says when it is on*calander is also nice*the internal screen is very bright and very clear*has picture caller id which is very handy*takes good pictures if there is a lot of light*nice big clear text*keys are nicely backlit and dont feel to small*rotating camera makes it easy for self picturesso it all depends about what your looking for in a camera. but if you are looking for a phone that you can custimize then this is not the phone for you.",2
"Excellent phone

Hi, I just bought this phone after 1 month of research. I wanted to stay with Verizon so my search was limited to verizon. I think this phone is excellent. I had LG VX4000 before this one. THis phone has nice looks, very good signal strength, extremely light weight (0.28 oz)and excellent navigation menue. Great screen and great camera as well..I think this is one of the best phones i have ever had.",4
"Great Phone

I did lots of research on phones and finally ended up buying this one and I love this phone.It would be nice if it had a speakerphone, but no other phone had all the features that this one had with a speaker phone for a comparable price.I would say that if you can live without a speakerphone then you should definitely get this phone.",4
"not so good

Has horrible reception while everyone around me has perfect cell reception. Have had this problem since I got it. Have heard the same complaint from friends that have one too. Picture resolution is terrible. Dropped once and the screen cracked immediately on the inside. Would be nice if it had a speaker phone.",0
"Not as good as advertised

Runs out of battery very soon. Having owned a Samsung p105, I feel this phone lasts only half the time after full charging. Another knock on the phone is that its bulky and heavier than several other phones.",2
"Satisfactory Phone But service from Verizon

Sharp, crisp screen. Above Average UI, but bad compared to Nokia's. Good Grip. Screen sucks up too much of battery life, below average battery performance. Overall Above avg experience.But I have a very bad experience with Verizon. Will not go back to Verizon for a long time.",3
"Great Phone - Great Price

I'm sure the call reception varies by area, so let's ignore that in this review (And I think everyone else should do the same as well).Simply put, its a great overall phone. It does everything great and the camera phone does a good enough job. The pictures may look blurry, but try moving them over to a computer and viewing them as their intended. The resolution of the pics far exceed that of the display on the phone.My only grievances are that the voice quality in the earpiece could be improved a bit and speakerphone would be a nice addition.Otherwise, great phone and make sure you pick up a data cable from EBay. The things you can do with a cable and BitPIM are awesome.",3
"Fun, functional and fabulous

My LG is one of the best phones I have ever owned. From its picture quality to its video making capability, I have entertained myself hours on end taking 'mug shots' and candids of my friends and family. Its fun, easy to program and use and very durable. I have dropped it and manhandled it and it still performs like the day I bought it. I love the menu and the phone overall is very easy to maneuver and figure out.This is a great phone, Im going to miss it immensely. Unfortunately I cant say the same for Verizon as a service. For the amount of $$ that I paid, I was very disappointed by all the add-ons you have to pay for in addition to the high monthly costs of service.Nevertheless this phone is a WINNER, you wont be sorry.",4
"LG 7000, the Superstart Phone!

This is the best phone, by far, I've ever owned. Amazing display, great connection, and very fast access to things I download on the phone.Speaking of which, I downloaded this thing called Genesis Voice Email from Get It Now (I think this is only on Verizon phones... may be not)... It lets you reply to your email by Voice... Now, my LG 7000 is the only thing I carry around! Goodbye Blackberry, your crappy service, and your expensive upgrades. The games are fast too... Anyways, Voice Email, Games, nice screen, it's a no brainer... LG 7000 is the shiznit.Go LG! What a great innovative company. Best cell phones in the market.",4
"Pretty good but....

PROS;-nice size and weight-big clear screen-movable camera-exterior screen-pix caller id-good calendar-huge pix memory capacity-good pix (only in the daytime)CONS;-Not very customizable-Always a stupid double banner at the top and bottom of screen (like I really needed reminded of what company service I use constantly)-Wasted screen space!-flash and even the concept of pix at night....dont bother-CANT CUSTOMIZE LED COLORS!! (When I make or recieve a call its teal, blue, lavender and white...wow thanks. The only time I can see the whole awesome rainbow is when a friggin alarm is going off)",3
"great phone

I got this phone a few month ago, so i had some time to play around with it. the dual color screens is cool. the speaker is loud enough to hear, some other phones are too quiet. the camera is good, but only during the day. night shots, even if you think you have enough light sucks. the built in flash is a joke. one thing i didnt like is looking at text messages. you cant cycle through the messages while they are open. you have to close the one you are in, then open the next.my suggestion, buy a vx6000 usb cable to connect to your PC to upload background pictures and your own ringtones. there are group and forums to teach you how. never buy a ringtone ever again! overall a very good phone.pros- good speaker for ringtones- good camera during the day- nice features- nice quality screens- free ringtones, with the right stuffcons- camera sucks during night- cant cycle through messages- flash is a joke",4
"Great Phone

I have had this phone for about 6 months and im very pleased with the performance, so far. The camera is good, could be better in dark places. Very easy navigation. charges fast and battery lasts a long time. Has MSN IM, you can text msg mp3, Browse internet, record video only for 15 seconds. The speaker is kinda crummy, and distorts at high volumes. and there is no speaker phone (my biggest complaint). i still give it a 5 star rating!",4
"Great phone for teenagers

I'm currently 14 and I got this phone a couple of months ago and so far I have had no problems with it. The phone is not to large or bulky it fits fine in my pocket or my backpack easily. The camera takes very good quality pictures in well lit indoor rooms and outdoors. Also get it now is a very good service to have for downloading games, but beware if the description says that the game uses airtime. Airtime uses minutes. The fact that it has a stub antenna is not important. The stub gets the same amount of service as a retractable. The final thing is the service meter. When it shows no bars, there is still service. It is not until the antenna goes away and the words ""no service"" come up on the screen that u cannot make calls. They can still be made and received w/ no bars.Pros:* get it now: (jamdat 2005 baseball great game)* AIM (no airtime or minute uses text messaging per IM only)* External photo caller-id and camera view finder* Swivel camera w/ flash* Easy to use date book* Voice dial* Recordable ring tones through phone mic* Notepad* Call timer* Big screen* Easy to use menusCons:* No speakerphone* No Bluetooth* Flash cannot brighten things far away (but good close even w/ no light)* Camera bad quality in very low light* No ability to zoom in when taking picture w/ phone closed (not that important but u can w/ some phones)",4
"Please be aware you may experience many problems with this purchase.

I signed up for this service via amazon.com by purchasing the equipment (LG VX7000 Phone) at the price of $174.99 and a one-year contract plan of American's Choice 450.However, I received a letter from verizon states that's the term of my contract is for 2 years, which contradicts the term and agreement I originally signed up for. I called verizon customer service and was told that I had to pay a $50 different to get a one-year contract. I asked what the price of the equipment was for a one-year and two-year contract. The customer service told me that it was $199.99 for a one-year contract and $149.99 for a two-year contract. So in order for me to have a one-year contract, I have to pay extra $50. I am sure you probably see what seems to be a problem here. First, even if I agree to change to a one-year contract (when I say ""change,"" I mean it is a change in your point of view since now you put me in a 2-year term, but it is not really a change on my point of view since I am put into a plan that I do not sign up for) and willing to pay a different of the cost of the equipment, the different of $199.99 and $174.99 a simple math yield is clearly not $50. However, what is more important is that I DID NOT sign up for a two-contract, but a one-year contract which is clearly stated on the invoice. I also called amazon customer service and she suggested that I should take the invoice to a verizon store and correct this mistake, but amazon could not make any change to my contact. I honestly have to admit that I am very hesitant to go to your store because I have a feeling that your answer to my problem will be the same I received from your phone customer service which is that I have to pay the miscalculated $50 difference to get a one-year contract. However, regardless of the price different, I feel that I have been taken advantage of in the matter. I have to either have to agree to the two-year term that I did not sign up for or pay a extra $50 which will make the price of the equipment $224.99 which is not $174.99 as it was stated when I made the decision to buy the equipment.I decide to write verizon two letters, and there is no repond for any of them. I suspect this is a scheme to take advantage of the customers. Neither amazon nor verizon is going to take responsibility for their mistake, you can either pay extra $50 or sitck with the two year plan.Next time, I suggest you buy from one retailer so that when there is a problem, at least it has to take some responsibility, not just throwning it between the two companies and a customer stick in the middle with the worst possible deal.In addition, if there is a rebate from verizon, verizon may not honor it as well. They will claim that your UPC code is invalid. So either amazon gave you an incorrect UPC code or verizon does not recognize the promotion, Either way, again there is nothing you can do.You will think you save $100 but in reality, but you may end up pay almost $250 like me. Do not fall into this scheme.The deal advertised here maynot be honor by verizon so be very careful.",0
"Solid and durable phone

I had it over 3 years and it was working great. Battery lasts very long. Phone is very durable and solid.",4
"Takes a lickin', keeps on tickin'

I tried three phones w/ Verizon before I found this one. Was a bit concerned about it being thicker than the Samsung I gave up when Sprint left me, but it turned out great. Everyone else talks about the great camera and video(my PC wallpaper is from a camera shot, and the hangliding for my birthday is my favorite video,) the voice dialing (never used it) and the great screen. GREAT screen. But the reason why I'm at Amazon today is, this thing has taken SO MUCH ABUSE and still works perfectly. I want a 'clean' one, because the abuse is really starting to show. This thing has fallen out of my pocket many times, including running across a road to get a regular camera's picture of a rattlesnake, then been recovered by a park ranger who drove over it. It lives in the same jeans pocket as my car keys, I sweat on it in the mesh pocket of my running shorts on marathon training runs, I use it to connect to the 'net from my laptop, it's ALWAYS with me, and it NEVER has failed. The keys are big enough for my big fingers (6'2"" and oversized hands), and joy-stick button is easy and responsive. The backlit buttons are easy to read, even though, after almost three years of use, the lettering is starting to wear off of a couple of the buttons.I'm text-messaging more now, and looked into Verizon's Samsung u740, but the buttons are WAY too small, and that 2-way hinge'll last about three months under my use. No thanks.But mine's not pretty any more, unless the scars are badges of honor. You can see the real color of the plastic, since the 'chrome' is worn off in a lot of places, and the outside screen goes all-blue from time to time, since shortly after it was run over, and the asphalt scrapes and scuffs are a nice diagonal counterpoint to the microphone 3-hole opening on the cover. But I can tell mine from my wife's from across the room, even though we have the same model.The VX7000 may not support all the latest services from Verizon, but it covers most of them, from Vcast to web-browsing, and it certainly does the basics, (call, connect, text) better than any others I've used...And did I mention it's one tough mo-fo?",3
"Great Phone

Although the LG VX7000 is my first personal phone I could say it is one of the best I have ever used. I have had experience with pretty much all the verizon LG phones and this is pretty much the best in the 0-150$ price range. One of its best features is its crisp display. The display is signaficantly better than the LG 6100 which is primarily a camera phone. This phones has the basic verizon set up, contacts,get it now, etc. Its too bad its voice dial feature is pretty bad.The phone cannot tell the difference between Ned and Ted and only has voice contacts not settings, driving mode, etc. If you really want that then get the LG VX6100. In conclusion a great all around phone.",3
"The Greatness of the LG VX7000

Words can not describe how wonderful this cell phone is. I have gone through so many cell phones through out the many years with three different services, Cingular, Nextel, and now Verizon and I have to say my Verizon LG VX 7000 is just wonderful. According to the Consumer Report, it is voted as the number one cell phone for Verizon. I couldn't agree more, I have owned this phone for almost a year and it has continued to amaze me. Never once have I had anything go wrong with it. The battery life is absolutely outstanding; the clarity of calls is phenomenal, and the built in camera/video recorder is the best thing ever to be built into this small electronic device. I can't tell you the enjoyment I got out of hours I spent shooting my own home videos just through the convenience of this cell phone. It takes up to fifteen seconds of video with great sound and clarity; you too will soon find yourself doing the same thing if boredom strikes you through those awful boring family parties. In addition to the camera/video recorder just entertaining you, the Boston Globe states, ""No longer [is a camera phone] simply a novel toy, camera phones have become the latest tool to broaden coverage of breaking news."" That gives you something to think about if you're debating on whether or not a camera phone is useful. Lastly, another feature I adore is the alarm built into the phone. With the rainbow effect lighting it produces and the loudness of the alarm it is a definite doubt that nobody will sleep through this alarm.In addition to all the ""extras"" within the phone the durability is great I have dropped my phone on numerous occasions as we all have and with other cell phones such as, my old Nextel i90 Roxy edition, I began to experience difficulty hearing the other person talking on the line, the screen going blank and so on... With this phone however, you continue to have no problems after serious falls to the cement.However, there are some cons about owning this phone, if you once owned a cell phone with speaker phone capability you will find yourself crying over the fact that you don't have one now. In addition, according to the New York Times, ""the phone's weak e-mail capabilities and lack of Bluetooth or IR support will frustrate business users.""All in all, I think this phone is definitely worth your money if you are choosing to switch to Verizon or upgrading to a newer phone.",4
"I love it!!

I received a Lg 7000 a couple of months ago. I absolute love it.Likes:Large screenEasy to readYou can record things (instead of buying ringtones you can record them)Both Camera and VideoThe pictures taken with the phone are awesomeThe video does have sound and is great qualityOne thing I really like is on the front screen it shows how much battery life you have, time, date, and how many bars you haveHas a calendarAlarm clockShortcut keyWorld clockNotepadCalculatorEz tip CalculatorRinger IdPicture Idloud volumeOn the front of the phone there is a little rectangular light. When calling or when people call you it flashes different colors. It is also the flash for the camera.Camera:you can flip imagehas a self timerflashColor effects= normal, antique, black & white, negativenight modeI LOVE HOW THE CAMERA SWIVELSDislikes:I don't really have any but I would like a speakerphone",4
"Awesome look, use and great fun!

Verizon Wireless Review:I love this phone. I had been given a cell phone which use to belong to my father. It was from Verizon and at first I didn't want Verizon.I wanted metro-pcs with its unlimited everything. This was when I was naive. Metro pcs may be unlimited in minutes and texts but it is limited in service, with reported VERY bad service in some places. Now this is not official information or anything but just stuff I heard from my friends.Than I moved to wanting t-mobile when the sidekick came out. I didn't want Tmobile for anything other than the fact it had the sidekick 2 with it. I don't know much service-wise but I think Tmobile is all around good most likely.Cingular was next, which is what 8/10 of all my friends have. Meaning: mobile to mobile minutes. I was having a really hard time deciding from Cingular or to Verizon.In the end I chose Verizon. Verizon has the BEST service around. Anywhere. Best service. No one can beat it. And I don't make thousands of calls a day but the calls I do make, I want to connect, not have to spend twenty minutes finding reception.LG VX7000 Review:Now on to the phone...After I decided I wanted verizon I went on a phone looking adventure. I went through all the manufacturers etc. I knew I didn't want Motorola. Nothing is wrong with Motorola other than their SMALL screen size. I had an LG V10 as my first phone, the one that started all the drama about services and such. So I looked into LG. I fell in love with the LG VX8000! It was awesome; it was great. It had everything I wanted. Except when I saw it in person, it had one drawback... it was about as big as my fist, as a big as a TV remote it's HUGE!! I knew I wouldn't be able to bear with it so I chose the LG VX7000, which is still large compared to some other phones like the RAZR n stuff but I liked it. It's a very attractive flip phone; I would say it's medium-large not too big. It's half the size the palm of my hand and my hands aren't that big, me being only 5'6.Pros:Very attractive phoneGood reception (verizon wireless only)Big sized screen, very good picturesVery good camera, adjustableVery easy menu viewing, not confusingCons:Bigger than most other flip phonesOnly a few display themes (color themes for the phone menus)Not too much else wrong with this phone...I give it 5 out of 5 stars",4
"Best Cell Phone I've Owned

I'm a lover of all gadgets and always have to get the ""coolest"" cell phone out there at the time. This phone has been really great over the past 14+ months that I've owned it (I have the blue version). I've not had ONE problem with it doing anything it shouldn't do (i.e. randomly powering off, antenna problems, etc). I cannot say that for every cell phone I've ever owned. LG makes a great cell phone and within their different models, I think this one is the best I've seen so far. My brother has this exact model and loves it, too.The phone has a beautiful color screen, easy to navigate menus, a nice camera and video function, and OUTSTANDING battery life. The only complaint I will echo is that it would be nice at times to have a speakerphone. Other than that, this cell phone is the best I've found - including several other LG models that friends and family own.",4
"Best Phone I have owned...

This is the fifth cell phone I owned, and I have been VERY happy with LG phones. The best aspect I believe is the screen, very clear and crisp, excellent quality pictures compared to Motorola phones. Verison is an excellent service, I paid 50 bucks for this phone with their discounts and etc, it's a steal! Their reception is excellent here in the city, I very seldom go through any problems. I traveled with it in many places in the country and service has been the same.I stored all my friends and family numbers WITH their pictures and still have room, I have between 30-40 pictures on there... I love the swivel camera, you can snap pictures of yourself while SEEING what you are snapping. The resolution is ~650 pix maximum I think. Screen is large, buttons are nice and big, very durable, but buy the leather sleeve with it. It comes with a large outer screen that shows you who is calling in color, I love to see the little picture on that screen. The phone is customizable enough, what more do you need? Are you the kind of person who sits and customizes every little aspect of your phone for hours at a time? I'm not, I can care less what color flashed when. That just seems trivial to me. The phone has good functionality. I use very often, I have had very little problems with battery drainage. If yer gonna sit and play games on it for hours, then make sure its plugged in! Its not a game-boy.The phone is a little big for people who like them tiny, if small is what yer looking for, don't get this phone, it didn't really matter in my case because I use it as my home and work, not just a simple personal phone, and I tend to love large cell phones.This is my second LG phone, the last one I used STILL works beautifully after going through hell and back, I have three Motorola phones, all broken and all in a box somewhere... ""Hello moto""",4
"Amazing! Well Worth It!

I switched to Verizon about a year ago due to very poor reception and horrible customer service from Cingular. Since the switch, I have never been more pleased with the service in all areas. I first bought the Audiovoxx phone, but soon realized it was a piece of crap. I returned it for the LG VX7000 (Blue Edition) for a small upgrade. It was well worth my money.I have great reception everywhere I go, I record my own ringtones (I try to get my contacts to record their own ringtone so it plays when they call) and pictures turn out great with the rotating lens. The display is crystal clear and vibrant compared to other LG models (especially the LG models from Cingular). The video feature is one of my favorites, but it doesn't have a lot of memory for it. The light on the outside is very versatile. It acts as a flash while taking pictures, it lights up various colors when making and receiving calls, it lights up when the battery is low, and it lights up when a text message is received. The keypad lights up blue for very easy readability in the dark.The most amazing thing is that this phone is very light to be a flip phone considering its size. There are lots of other flip phones smaller than this one that weigh more.This is one of Verizon's best phones other than the newer version, the VX8000. Verizon's LG's put its competitor, the Motorola, to shame. I recommend this phone to any first-time Verizon customers or LG customers. It is an all-around excellent phone and I could not be any more satisfied with it!",4
">>> LG VX7000 Is A Magnificent Cell Phone <<<

I just got my LG VX7000 and I have to say that this cell phone is the best I have ever had. I am new to the Verizon network and I must say that getting paid $50 to get the phone is a nice perk.The screen is really big and very, very vibrant and colorful. It looks like an LCD laptop screen of LCD TV screen. It is really bright, big, and awesome! Compare it to other color screen phones, from only a year ago and see how this phone's screen is so much better!The amount of memory that it has is really great as well! I have about 15 MP3 ringtones on the phone (which I made with 160 bit quality) and the phone doesn't seem to be maxxed out of memory. The sounds of the ringtones sound really great, considering the phone has a small speaker to play them from.I have been getting all of my ringtones and images from www.MP3Ringtones4U.com - it only has a one time fee of $12 and you get all of the ringtones and images that you want! And, if they are not on the site, the webmaster (Alex) will create the ringtones for you (in under a day), exactly how you request them. The site is really amazing and is like none other (customer service-wise) I have ever used. It is totally worth it and highly recommended! It also has tutorials and other little tricks that you can do with your phone.I must warn people that the ""3-Piece Accessory Kit"" being sold on Amazon for the LG VX7000 comes with a car charger which is NOT compatible with the LG VX7000 (BLACK). I complained to Amazon and they sent me another pack - of the same thing. It is very frustrating and not recommended.I only wish that the phone's alarm would work when the phone is off...",4
"versatile and compact

I got this for a gift. This phone is really nice! It is a combination phone/organizer/digital camera (with 1 minute video & sound)/voice recorder. You can even surf online (with purchase of the service), email your friends through text messages, and talk on IM (Yahoo, MSN, and AOL). You can do a lot with this phone. I'm very pleased.",4
"Good Instrument !

The features in this phone are very user-friendly when compared to the horrible Sony Ericcson that I had before. The only is issue making 3-way calling: Its really difficult to execute this feature. Other than that, obviously, nobody can complain about Verizon service when compared to the rest. So, overall, a good deal, if not the best !",3
"Funky reception with LG VX7000

Verizon reception is great & keeps getting better. However--with the the LG VX7000 phone I get lousy reception (static, intermittent conversation breaks, dropped calls due to weak connection, etc.) whereas my sturdy Motorola cell phone gets stronger signals in the same areas.The photo feature is fun, however my digital camera does a much better job (LG photos are pretty grainy). A real plus for this phone is the light weight and its fairly long charged time.I guess if the fun factor (it does have a larger screen than some), weight, & charged time are important to you, this may be a good phone to consider. And I also would encourage you to check out the Motorola 700 series before you commit yourself to the LG. Many of the same ""pro's"" would apply, plus you get the better reception.",2
"This is my fave LG phone

Unfortunately it got put in the washing machine on accident.I now use the 8100 and do not like it. The 7000 pic quality is far more superior to the 8100 even though the 8100 is 1.3 megapixels.So here is the #1 thing I miss about my VX7000...Recording sounds! You can use your own recorded sounds as your ring tone, so you don't have to use the stupid Verizon supplied tones or Pay for them to download them. As for the previous posting about the phones powering down all of the sudden...I never had that happen. I found this phone to be the best phone hands down that I have ever owned. the Razors are wayyyy to hard to push the buttons anyways.Get this phone for sure.",4
"Beware of LG Phones

I have owned two LG phones including the VX7000 and I had problems with both phones powering down for no reason. I have friends that also own LG phones and they have had the same problem. Verizon has provided me with a new VX7000 however I lost all of my downloads. I had similar problems with an early version of the VX7000 LG phone too. It would powerdown if you laid it down facing up. I had to always have it laying on its side to prevent it from turning off. Overall, I thought that this phone provided good features for the money. This review is just to make you aware of the phone turning off without reason. If you experience this problem, return it immediately to get a new one because it can not be fixed and the frequency of the powering off will increase as the phone ages.",1
"Regret this purchase

I consider this phone almost useless due to the unacceptable amount of dropped calls I now deal with. I blame the phone because when I'm standing next to a friend that has Verizon and a different phone they'll have at least two more ""bars"" than I have and never drop calls. Even when my phone shows three bars I'll drop a call. I have updated the software several times and delt with Verizon's ""Costomer support"" (Ha) several times neither of which made a difference. They (Either Verizon or LG, I'm not sure which) have also made it very difficult to transfer pics and ringtones to and from the phone without an extra charge.",1
"GREAT PHONE:)

I love this phone. It has everything you need, the only things that it doesn't have are speaker phone and VCAST.",4
"excellent condition

It's a great phone. Though a little bigger, I don't care about that at all because I put it in my purse anyway. But the big keys and screen are very convenient. All functions are great.",4
"Great toy HORRIBLE sounding earpiece!

I recently renewed my Verizon Contract. I really liked the way this LG 7000 looked...so I bought it. The phone has great features, it's pretty, the camera is decent..but to my ears the sound in the earpiece is beyond terrible! If you speak with other cell users often you have to keep saying what? Cause there is NO treble at all in the earpiece. It's as if you had a stereo and the tweeters were blown. I began to hate the SOUND so much..I finally reactivated my old BORING Startac..and it has just replaced this LG. The Startac sounds like a high end stereo vs an AM radio in this LG.Notice most of the reviews here talk about the ringtones, camera, lights etc. etc...but how about SOUND? If you like a pretty phone with a ton of features this phone is great. If you value SOUND quality and HEARING the other party...run for the hills before buying this phone. The LG is loud though..almost too loud even on the ear piece's lowest setting.",0
"A great phone that deserves your attention

Ok, so I used to have a Motorola T720 (one of the worst phones made), and a Motorola Timeport 8767 (One of the best phones ever made). I needed a new phone and ventured into the local Verizon Wireless store. I happen upon the LG VX7000 and think...this thing is huge! I don't need a camera in my phone...but then I pick it up and play around with it. It's pretty comfortable to hold. The screen is nice, bright and clear. I wind up purchasing one from VZW online and when the phone arrives, I put it to the test.This phone so far for me has been terrific! The phone itself is a tad larger than my last T720 but not by much...the main LCD is a nice bright TFT screen. Included are some wallpapers, 3 ""real"" pics(A Sunset scene, an island scene, and a group of people scene), a Verizon Logo wallpaper and a few ""doodle type"" cartoony pics. You can change the settings for the display easily, as the UI for this LG is much better than my old Moto. The front LCD is nice enough...you can also set a wallpaper here or use a pic taken from the camera to use as a picture ID when that person calls.Ringtones...kinda forgettable (I am beginning to think cell phone providers tell phone makers to make some pretty useless ringers so you download decent ones). You can however, record your own which sound surprisingly good with the internal mic, as well as download them from Verizon's Get It Now Brew service. You can also, use MP3's as ringtones through a little trick. One think I like...this phone is loud!! I can hear it ringing in a crowded shopping mall even. The vibrate feature works well enough and can be activated quickly (though this requires you to flip open the phone).The camera is located where the ""hinge"" of the flip would be and rotates so you can snap a pic of yourself without contorting your face and arms to face the lens. You can also change some pic settings like black and white and sepia tones, etc. The camera is quite decent for a VGA cell phone camera. There is a flash though this is rather useless except for close up pics. The camera also lets you take 15 sec video clips which you can save and email to your friends. While I figured I'd never use this feature, I have twice already. The advantages of having the camera/video in something you always carry is quite nice...it's fine for candid moments and though your friends might know you have a camera phone, they won't probably guess you're video recording them. :DThe call quality is nice,loud, and clear...much better than my old cell phone. Battery life for me has been approx. 5 days with light usage and charges in a little over 2 hrs. Mind you, the old ""blue versions"" of this phone had a charging plug near the data port...the new ""black face"" ones charge straight through the data port.The holster that came with mine (the black vx7000) was great...solid and not cheapy like some phones are. Notice that the face of the phone flashes colored led's near the ""flash"" when you receieve a call or are making one...some like it some don't.I like the phone and it's size is deceptive. Tonight I showed it to a friend and she said, ""that thing is huge!""..then we compared it to her Panasonic camera phone and she noticed...hers was bigger lol. This is one of Verizon's best cell phones right now...highly recommended.",4
"Where's my speakerphone and Bluetooth???

This phone is almost perfect. Just add speakerphone and Bluetooth. Then I wouldn't need cords, or to buy a pda.",3
"Kind of bad, really bulky, ok phone

I regret buying this phone, it's really big, and verizon service isn't that great with this phone. For some reason other verizon phones have like 3 bars when mine has 1, or will have 1 bar when i'm getting no service. That said, the phone does have a beautiful inner LCD, the outer LCD is pretty bad. You can play with the settings. It has loads of features like alarms and calanders and everything else you could think of. The camera is terrible, which is pretty much true with all cell phones though, so that's a non unique gripe. The phone is also moderately fruity, like when you make or recieve calls, the outer LED will start blinking purple, blue, pink etc and it makes you look like a teenage girl, and the menus are all kind of childish. That said, when the phone does have some bars, calls never drop and it's pretty easy to set up the phone. I'm not sure what other options there are out there for verizon cell phones, i recently switched from tmobile, but im sure you can do better than this phone, good luck.",1
"Great Phone Small Problems

The phone is great. i have owned it for almost a year now. i broke it once. the flip snapped off the body but that's because someone grabbed the other half and pulled it. camera is fantastic for the price. my friend has the Motorola E815 and it is far better than the 1.3 megapixel version. <u>NO SPEAKERPHONE.</u> biggest freakin' complaint. videos are only 15 seconds but what can you expect from a cell phone right? lots of memory to hold 100+ photos in high quality. the real ringers are great. speaker (for the ringer) sounds fantastic. overall great phone. just speakerphone is needed.",3
"this phone was a great upgrade

I purchased this phone about a month ago and it has not disapointed me in the least. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that there is no speaker phone. However I knew it didnt when I got it. Also I havn't tried to use the usb cable that can be purchased online. Im hoping my computer doesnt put up too much fuss about it because I have lots of pictures I want to download.Thats another thing, the camera takes some pretty clear 640x480 sized pictures. The video isnt all that great, and I havnt figured out how to get it to record longer than 15 seconds of it.The phone comes with some pretty lame ring tones however I imagine once I get the USB cable then you can use mp3s.I was also alittle skeptical about the lack of an extendable antenna but the phone gets great signal most of the time. There are occasions where it obviously can not but thats to be expected depending on what carrier you have.Over all I give it 4 stars losing points only for the lack of speaker phone, recordable video, initial ring tone selection. But it makes up for it for being a great modable phone.",3
"Poor reception

After reading all sorts of reviews I decided to get this phone for my wife. She has a harder time seeing the displays on smaller screens and I thought the color and larger screen would help.Comparing it to the LG VX6100 that I got, the resolution and clarity was about the same. On this phone, I liked the way the camera could rotate. It looked kind of boxy and square but my wife was going to keep it in her purse so looks didn't really matter much. It had big number keys and the menus were easy to navigate.However, this phone was a bit bigger and chunkier than my VX6100. Also, I found the reception on this phone wasn't as good. It could be that it only shows 4 bars for a full strength signal whereas other phones I've had show 5-6 bars.Even so, when we would call from our house, the reception was noticeably worse with the VX7000. We also had problems with echoing. We would call the same number with the VX6100 and have great reception and no echo. Go figure!As a result, we returned this phone and purchased the VX6100.All in all this is a decent phone, although on the larger size. With the technology changing so rapidly and phones getting smaller, you'd do better off getting a newer phone.",1
"Excellent Phone

I've had this phone for over a month now and it's served me well. I switched from Nextel cause I get a discount with Verizon, but I do miss Nextel's service and features. With the VX7000, it comes with a neat swivel camera so that you can take pictures either with the screen facing you or away from you. The thing about taking it with the screen facing you and the camera facing you is that it is a mirror image. But if you take a picture with the camera lens facing out, then it will be normal. The calls on this phone are loud and clear. This phone isn't feature packed, and if you want games, you'll have to buy them or get a cable and upload them. Verizon service leaves a lot to be desired, but in terms of getting a signal and making calls, this phone is excellent. I'm giving this phone 4 stars because if you're making calls and taking pictures, it's great. But if you want to surf the web, play games, you can, but you'll have to pay for that and it uses your minutes if it's peak hours.",3
"it's good but not that good

i like camera phones, but i can't believe this phone don't have usb cable to upload pics..i have to pay $.25 for sending each pics..Viewing all camera phones, this one is pretty nice..It's got flash, and it's got 4 different types of resolutions..It zooms in more than i expected..Other than camera, for contact list, it gives you to save #s, pic, ringtones for a person..I think thats good..i guess that's all i'm gonna say..Overall, phone is decent.For other viewers, if you wanna buy this, you should buy it now, and don't wait cause more updated phones will come out soon",2
"Fabulous

This phone is the most fabulously designed phone I think Verizon Wireless has to offer. I previously owned a Motorola V265 and it was an atrocity! (Never buy That Phone no matter what anybody says!) The trade I made for this one was so care free! Fabulous! Buy it The flashing lights on the front and the talking service tone is fabulous! Fabulous! This phone is simply Fabulous! it should be illegal it is so fabulous! Fabulous!!!!!!! Thanks! ~Ellen~",4
"Lucky Goldstar Got It Right

The VX7000 phone by Lucky Goldstar is a great phone for anyone for many reasons1. It is extremely convenient because u can costumize it to fit your personal needs like...how you choose to answer your phone (press send or flip open); many different backgrounds to choose from; color schemes; voice activation; speed dials; alarms; very long battery life.2. It's a fun phone because of all the features. Camera; 15 second video; voice activation and speed dial; ability to send and receive messages with pictures and sounds.3. It looks great. If you're looking for something that looks unique but NOT ODD, this is a great phone for you. The square shape really looks great and many people have complimented me on how ""cool"" this phone looks.Not outweighing the Pros, there are a few Cons1. This phone doesn't have a speaker (which isn't a big problem because I've literally never found myself in a situation when I need to use it)2. VX7000's sounds are a bit too loud for my liking...the lowest setting for the ring is still quite loud but there is always a vibrate mode.3. Sometimes it is hard to hear the person on the other end but once you get into a place with at least 3 bars the clarity is phenominal.Despite the few downsides to the LGVX7000, it is still a great phone with great basic features and handy, fun more advanced ones and generally satisfactory reception. I strongly recommend the LGVX7000 to anyone looking to buy a phone.Other Features: When turning on and off there are colors at the the top of the phone and also when it vibrates; large LCD screen; large buttons; if side buttons are accidentally pressed when phone is closed it will not do anything to the phone; battery life is extremely long and it doesn't take long to charge at all.",4
"A Great Cell Phone

This Cell Phone is great. The pictures and videos you can take with this cell phone are very good quality. Except that the videos can not exceed more than 15 seconds. The screen on it is very large compared to others. My cousin has the same phone and he has dropped it many many times and it still works good. The battery lasts very long if you talk and play games or not. Mine will last up to 6 days then I have to charge it. There is a large variety of games you can purchase from the LG VX7000. When you want to pick your own ring tone you can either chose one that has been programmed in to it, buy one at a good price, or record your own. For mine personally I recorded the original theme song from the computer game Doom. The only things I don't like about this cell phone is this: on the video you can only record 15 sec and that this cell phone does not have speaker phone. Otherwise this is a great cell phone. I give it 5 stars.",4
"In search of the Ultimate phone

First of all be aware that the LG VX700 comes in TWO seperate models. The first one that came out had a blue front and then LG came out with an improved model with a black front. These are two different phones and the assesories from one will not fit the other! I do not know why LG did this but it was a pain trying to get the correct assesories when I got the black model (LG VX7000 BK) and it is still a pain IDing the correct models in on-line stores.When I got this phone I wanted speaker phone but later found out that the sales person at verizon didn't know that this phone didn't have this feature, figures. I always keep the phone in the clip and I have dropped my phone several times and it NEVER Broke or needed repair until I ran it over with my Jeep.Now I want a phone that is compatable with the assessories from my LG VX700 BK and it is a night mare trying to figure this out since this information is not readily available to consumers in any of the cell phones. I guess this info is top secret or they think we the consumer are to dumb to need this info. I think simple is best but unfortunately I need a phone.",3
"disappointed

I thought for the price the phone would have more options.I was surprised it does not have speaker phone. Also it does not show the person calling on the front screen. This is my first cell phone, so it works well other wise. I just thought for the price it would have had speaker phone.",2
"Coolest Fone Eva

i am a bit clumsy, and i take out my fone and its on my lap, im in the car, and i get out of da car, and it drops. i have done this numerous times. This is the most durable fone i have ever known. It has many cool features and is reasonable. You can take videos (not so good resolution tho) and pictures and can have around 100! compared to the 20 only LG vx6000. This is da bomb, rox my sox ur sox everyone sox. best fone eva!!",4
"speakerphone?

i don't understand. All of the reviews on the front page say there is no speakerphone on this phone, yet in the product description, it says:""A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear ""?????????????????(i had to give a rating, so i gave it 5 stars even though i don't own the phone yet. i couldn't post without giving a rating)",4
"fine cell phone

good phonenice displaybut so so ringtone",3
"VX7000 second thoughts

Think again before purchasing this phone. I bought it because the Consumer Report had it as #1. They were joking. It is bulky, display is for almost blind with font #46 letters, it has ugly graphics and limited features for programming our options. The reception is average, it doesn't work inside the house, but gets 3 bars on the driveway(?)(Friend's other phones work just fine inside). With the cover light, which is right above the front display you could control the traffic on the bussiest intersection in your town, it is really bright, ugly and tottaly not cool. I have never seen anything like this - what did they think off? But what pisses me off the most is that these lights flash to let you know that the battery is low - which I consider somehow stupid because it is draining your battery even faster. So I give it 2 at the most.",1
"Does not work with DSC-W530 USB Camera!

This is the FIRST item to come up on Amazon when you search ""DSC-W530 USB Cable"". However, it does NOT fit this camera. I am baffled as to why it's even listed and wished their search functions worked better.Again, this cable does NOT work with the DSC-W530 USB camera.",0
"Amazon needs to update its description

The description and reviews of this item are old and I'm assuming they apply to previous T-Mobile prepaid plans. I just bought a phone and $100 card and it gave me 665 minutes, which works out to 15 cents a minute. Each refill is supposed to expire in 90 days, but my expiration date got set to an entire year from the date I refilled. I don't know why but I'm not complaining. Also, the description talks about different "home coverage area" and "long distance" rates, but that doesn't exist anymore. There is only one rate now and it applies no matter where you call, as long as it's in their nationwide coverage area.One confusing thing that isn't explained at all anywhere I've seen is how the dollars get refilled. A $100 card adds 665 minutes to your account, but it doesn't add $100 to your account - it actually adds much more ($266 in my case). The reason they do this is because they charge 40 cents per minute of phone usage. So they add (665 minutes x 40 cents = $266) to your account when you refill with a $100 card. I know I got scared when I read some small print in the phone packaging that said calls cost from 30 to 50 cents per minute, but that's not really true. It's just a weird billing system. They apply more money to your account than you paid for and then deduct it faster as you use the phone - but it all works out to the 15, 20 or 25 cents a minute (depending on which refill card denomination you buy) like is described in their advertising.I haven't had my phone long so I'm not sure what the best strategy for refilling will be, but I'm thinking:Buy the $100 card when you run low on minutes, andBuy the $25 card when you have lots of minutes but are nearing your expiration date (just to keep the phone active).Also, I've noticed the cards are sold everywhere at different prices so it pays to shop around. For example Amazon's price is the price you pay (no tax/shipping charges), whereas local stores sell them a little cheaper than face value, but after tax they end up costing more.",4
"T-mobile phone cards

IT is an excellent way to control phone expenses. It is user friendly.",4
"Great Prepaid Card

This prepaid phone card is great. I get 500 minutes for 100.00. What a great deal. Thank you T-Moblie and Amazon[.com]",4
"Cellular carrier shortsightedness ruins a great concept

The idea of a prepaid cellphone card is fantastic. Unfortunately T-Moblie limits the "life" of the card once you start to use it. For example a $ 50.- good for 250 minutes is only valid for 60 days after activation. This defeats the puepose of alowwing people to have a no hassle, no bills, no credit checks cellphone. In Europe, prepaid cellphone cards, with a dedicated number are valid for several months. You can buy a cheap GSM phone, buy a prepaid card and you have your number on the spot. The card and it's recharges last months.I don't mind identifying myself, let know who is using a cellphone. I don't need to be stuck with a contract full of fine print and a monthly bill.",0
"60 days? My refills are good for a year.

I don't know if this is a targeted customer retention incentive for low-usage customers, or other special circumstance or if the change is for all customers, but since December '03, I've found that T-Mobile's customer service indicates that my minutes (bought in $50 increments) are good for 1 year - not the 60 days stated online and on the card. Again, I'm not trying to say that this will be the case for someone else, but it might be worth asking T-Mobile.On the negative side, I can't reach that Gold Rewards level because I'm not buying a new card every three months. For me, it's more like every six, which is fine - in fact, the best deal I know of for cell users who really only need about 10 minutes a week. Obviously not such a great deal for hardcore mobile chatters, but worth the 5 stars on a cost basis if you need just a little more than what an "emergency phone" provides.",4
"Good For Some, Bad For Others

Recently, my parents turned off my Nextel service because I had a 400 dollar bill. Obviously, I talk a lot. Going weeks without a cell phone led me to buy myself a t-mobiel prepaid phone. i bought the motorola V300 camera flip phone and a 10 and 50 dollar card, along with the intial 15 dollars included with the purchase of the phone. I solely bought a prepaid phone because I am 16 and I can not sign up for a monthly plan.However, after two weeks of talking on my phone I had already used the majority of my initial purchase. What I'm trying to articulate is that prepaid phones are extremely expensive for anyone who talks a lot.Anyways, I am very happy with my v300, it's a wonderful camera phone and there are many ways to personalize it. However, TMobile charges for text and picture messages and internet, where as Nextel did not.In total, I am relatively happy with my prepaid plan but very unhappy at how utterly poor I have become.",2
"Too costly

250 LOCAL minutes ONLY and 40 cents per min for LD? Virgin Mobile is much better than this!!",0
"Stay away from T-Mobile! Sprint PCS is way better!

A year or so ago I switched from Sprint to T-Mobile, because I was offered a free phone and three months of free service. I ended up regretting that decision. T-Mobile's coverage is small compared to other companies. Their GSM network while having the advantage of being able to swap phones pretty easily due to their use of a SIM card, does not provide as good of call quality, privacy, signal strength, ect as Sprints CDMA. CDMA being the best wireless network technology, do a search on Google and read why. And soon the advantage of GSM's SIM card will not only be a GSM advantage. CDMA carriers are working on phasing in R-UIM cards. So CDMA user will also be able to swap out a card from one phone and put it into another.Also, T-Mobile had a roaming partner in Cingular, but since Cingular is buying AT&T; wireless, that contract has been canceled. So this just adds another fault to T-Mobiles service. While on the other hand, Sprint PCS has a roaming agreement with most of the wireless carriers, so their coverage spans almost the whole USA. Plus if you pay the extra $5.00 a month for Sprints Free & clean plan, you get to roam for free. Just has long as less then half of your minutes are roaming. No other wireless carrier gives you that. Except for T-Mobile, but as I mentioned their roaming partners list is becoming less and less. Plus Sprint PCS uses GPS to track 911 phone calls, which is something most of the other carriers are unable, or unwilling to do at this time. So that is a huge plus for anyone that travels a lot and does not always know where they are exactly (Which is me most of the time).I recently paid the $200 dollar early termination fee so I can end my current T-Mobile contract, so I can get back with the wireless service that I had NO problems with, Sprint PCS. It is not worth any of the gifts and deals that T-Mobile offered me to stay with them. Sprint PCS is the wireless service that I will stay with for the rest of my life.Lastly, before you lock into any wireless contract, research the companies first. Some wireless carriers might seem like they are offering you great deals, but their is always a catch. I only recommend Sprint PCS, because I have used other carriers and have found Sprint to be the best one for me. But just make sure you investigate the wireless companies first, so you don't end up paying the $200 early termination fee to end a contract. That $200 dollar fee is so wrong to charge. Why should people have to pay money to end a contract with a company whose service has gone down hill?!For me, that $200 dollars could have been used to buy a new big screen TV or an XBOX!! I hate you T-Mobile!!",0
"Very Good

This is a great deal! This ois so far the cheapest most reliable pre pay service. I would not choose another company for my cell phone service!",4
"works and fits perfectly

Exact replacement batter for the SK 3. Fit perfect and works great. Shipped on time as well.",4
"Revived an old Sidekick iD

I was surprised that this battery still worked. I know that old lithium ion battery looses its max capacity charge every day, but this one held up well.",4
"sidekick brandnew battery

this brand new sidekick battery works great in my sidekick I.D. cell phone.I will buy again......thank you keep up the good work you guys.",4
"Great Music Phone

Our tween daughter loves her new cell phone. The music sounds great and are very easy to load plus no software required on our computer...much more convenient than our old music phone (unlocked Motorola V3i which has iTunes). For a cell phone, photos are good taken outdoor or where you don't need to use the flash. Photos with flash haven't turned out well for her ... so far they seem like too much flash ... too washed out. The phone feels right when you are taking photos ... more like you are using a camera not a cell phone to take photo. Video is ok but captures good sound (we didn't remember to bring our camcorder and had to use this phone to record our kids' orchestra concert and we were sitting on the balcony far away from the orchestra).",3
"Nokia 5700

really like the phone, the camera is great and the music player is even better",3
"Is a cord supposed to fall apart this easily?????

I ordered this cord for my best friend who was excited to see how much less it cost ordering it here than through a Nextel store. It was alot cheaper, and it came in a timley manner. That is about the only positive thing I can say about this product. Mainly because it fell apart the second day he owned it. He plugged it into his phone to charge it....and the plastic casing fell right off and the wires were exposed!!! He didn't push it to far in or even have to force it. He simply slipped the cord in the provided slot as anyone would when charging their phones...except most chargers don't fall apart right in their hands. Do not buy this product!!!!!!",0
"not an lg battery

i got this battery because they are advertising it as an lg battery, well its not and my phone doesnt work with it. every time that i try this battery in my phone it says not a genuine product and shuts my phone off",0
"sturdy

buy a few if you work in or around construction. it stays really strong until you bump into something hard.",3
"Motorola PEBL U6 swivel holster

Having owned a similar holster for a Motorola MPX220, I thought this holster would work out very well. It does handle the job of securing the phone firmly and ratchets in 6 positions however unlike the MPX220 holster you cannot open the phone while in the holster. The top locking tabs at first does not fit the phone well, you must force the phone into place. The tabs tend to catch on the rubber cover for the power cord input, you cannot charge it while in the holster unlike the MPX220 holster design. Overall its serviceable and does the job, but I was disappointed that it was not a bit more versatile. Its not the holster's fault though, more of a design flaw of the PEBL in order to keep it sleek and uniform I suppose (that and that you need a new type of charger input.)",2
"Still have it

Its been so long ago since I bought this product but I still have it and its turned out great and durable.",3
"It's worth the money

Inexpensive and functional. Could use better water/sweat-proofing to protect the CrackBerry. Could also use an indention to better fit the earphones. Otherwise, you get a functional product for very little money.",2
"Does not match T-mobile MDA well

Compared to the original cell phone case which comes alonge with the cell phone (T-mobile MDA) this case is not good because of its small size. However it is possible to squeeze T-mobile MDA into this case but I would not recommend to experiment this with your T-mobile MDA. I gave 3 because this cell phone case might be perfect for other cell phones.",2
"ZERO battery life!

I bought a RAZR for my wife a year ago, when Cingular had a monopoly on them and the price was 4x what it is now (silly me!). It's very stylish and syncs via Bluetooth with the car nicely. But the battery life on this phone SUCKS! I've read several reviews noting that it needs to be charged every day -- which, IMO, is ridiculous for any cell phone these days; but I've found that this POS needs to be charged sometimes 2x or more per day, without what I would consider to be extraordinary use.I worked for Motorola for years and know they are capable of making a much better product. My gut tells me that they once again put form before function on this phone. Real disappointing.",1
"This phone is great!!!

It is light weight, slim, and the lcd comes in so clear! The camera is not bad also! The new design makes it very easy to use, and very fun. If you are new to using cell phones or not a tech guru this phone is for you!",4
"Great Phone

I have had this phone for about 1 month and love it to death. I just love to open it and close for effect. It really is a conversation piece, people constantly want to touch and play with your phone. I suggest either buying or downloading Moto Phone Tools 3.0. You can buy it on ebay for like $5. It is a great software item you can get your own ringtones and upload pictures.",3
"This is a very compact phone with great features

The Motorola Razr V3 is a very nice phone, it's light in weight, but heavy in talk time. Motorola states ""the talk time on the Razr V3 is 9.5 hours"" this talk time versus the talk time on the Razr's sister phone the Motorola V330 is about a 4 hour difference. Although these phones have just about the same feature the Razr has a megapixel camera where the V330 only has standard VGA an d the weight of the Razr is 3.42 oz while the V330 weights in at 4.62 oz (phonescoop.com). So with the light weight, longer talktime, and sleekness I think that the Razr is a better choice.",4
"Great phone, not perfect!

This is an awsome phone, I give it 5 stars because it deserves them. It looks very cool, everybody will notice it and compliment you on it. The bluetooth works great BUT it will drain your battery in a days use. I hava an Acura TL with bluetooth capabilties so a Bluetooth. This brings me to the fact that most bluetooth phones are big and ugly. This phone gets better reception on my ATT service (now cingular) than what my ericcson t616 did.I recomend this phone highly, and now its very cheap, so just get it. Its still a great phone, my only complaint would be battery life when bluetooth is turned on. Other than that 5 stars",4
"1 word, 1 star: Horrible

One of my friends owns this phone and I tried using it. I think it's an overall horrid design. The phone itself only has a few settings and is the most ugliest thing I've ever seen. It's hard to navigate and even worse to use.Just because it's `thin' is no reason to get it, because instead of being `chunky' like other phones it's a lot wider to make up for the `thinness'.Don't go near this phone. You'll thank me for it in the end.",0
"Good Phone, but service provider (Cingular) may need improvement

I had the phone since March 2005. Never had any problems except Cingular may drop the call occassionally. I dropped the phone twice on the street already (still working by far and not even a crack on the phone, luck me).The only wishful improvement on the phone is bluetooth. If I am in the middle conversation and call is dropped. The bluetooth headset will not respond until I reconnect the headset to the phone (or, it could be headset problem - Model is HS850). Other than that, I am happy with the phone.",4
"razr v3

so far so good. i'm very happy with the phone thus far. It's so light i can put it in my pocket and you can barely tell its there. the camera is ok. if the person is not standing still the pic is fuzzy. I'm waiting for my wireless head set to come in, that should be very cool. ya, i'd have to say this is a great phone. i'm the envy of the office.",4
"can't hear!!!

Yes, the phone looks cool, but not worth the inability to hear the person on the other line. I bought the $20 earpiece and actually can hear better with that, though it is a little too big for my ear. I've had the phone for 2 months and it does seem a little slow, like it had a stroke. I don't know if it's the phone or the service, but my signal does get choppy and cut out at least once during a conversation. And it fails some of the calls I dial often. Overall, if you don't have to pay for the phone, it's not a bad deal, but I wouldn't spend a dime on it.",2
"Looks great but not worth it.

I am mostly utilitarian. I have been using cellular phones since the mid 90's. My favorite phone of all time was the Nokia, it was big and bulky, but it worked and was durable. I then switched to Samsung for its size. It took a little getting used to but ultimately I ended up loving the phone for its simplicity and good function. I decided to treat myself with something a little more stylish and got the Razr. The styling is very impressive, but once you have it a few weeks - who cares. The phone functions poorly. I am on my third Razr in only a month, that should tell you something. I have this high pitched sound coming from the ear speaker on incoming calls that has been consistent with every phone I've received, just this alone makes me want to smash the phone with a hammer. I am new to Bluetooth and am looking forward to a new ear piece. I think this phone was a marketing experiment: to see if fools like me would spend $200 on looks alone. Now when I see others with the Razr I just want to punch myself in the face. If I had to do it again, I would have gone with Samsung.",0
"Best Phone Ever!!

Pros:Super small & lightStylishGood battery lifeCalls rarely dropCamera quality is goodCons:Only serviced by CingularPrice *but the rebates help*[...]",4
"Great phone but incredibly poor customer (no)service

If you want bling then this is your phone, it looks great; if you're looking for functionality consider the Audiovox SMT5600. Regardless of the phone you chose, however, I hope you have more luck with Cingular than I did.There's simply not enough time or room to recount all of my problems with Cingular but I'll provide a brief recap. I have service with Cingular and with AT&T.; The problems began when I tried to merge my two services into one account (Cingular did acquire AT&T;, right?), upgrade my service plan, and upgrade the AT&T; phone. Simple enough, right? Wrong.After (literally) four visits to the store (and 3+ hours of waiting for a sales person), 10+ phone calls (and speaking with over 30+ people), and completing several forms on the web I thought I had finally solved the problem and everything was fine. THEN my phone showed up ... it was the wrong one!!! Attempts to get the problem resolved on the phone failed (we can't do that here), attempts to return it to the store failed (that was sent to you by our phone sales group, you can't return it here), and a final desperate attempt to resolve it through Cingular's Office of the CEO was meet by ""you shouldn't have tried to transfer your service from AT&T; to Cingular"" (i.e. it's your fault) and ""you're trying to order the most expensive phone we have, what do you expect us to do, give you a free one?"" (i.e. you're trying to cheat us).My experiences can basically be catagorized in the following fashion:* You're an AT&T; customer, this is Cingular; you'll need to call AT&T; if you need help.* You're a Cingular customer, this is AT&T; you'll need to call Cingular if you need help.* You're a corporate customer, this is the retail group. You'll need to call business services for that.* You did that over the phone, this is a store, you'll need to take up that problem with telesales.* You did that in the store, this is telesales, you'll need to take up that problem with the store.* That can't be done over the web.* Sorry, I don't know how to do that.I think the crowning touch however, was the retail store that refused to sell me the phone because my account is tagged as a ""sponsored"" account that gets an equipment discount. The manager wanted to sell it to someone who would pay full price!Good luck!...msg",0
"phone book solved

seems everyone is trying to get mutiple phone numbers for single person... all u need to do is trun on the view primary contacts in the phone book menu. store the different numbers in to same name under one person. then mutiple phone numbers for same name will only show up once. if you want another phone number of that person, you can scroll to that name using up and down key then use the left and right key to show different icon for that person/name.also in the phone book you can click on view then using up and down to view other numbers for that person, in that mode, it will list all the numbers.about the phone, i think the craftsmanship could be better or more consistent for this price... the phone wouldn't close flush.... and the bettery back wouldn't close flush on one of my phone... the buttons inprint onto the screen... it dont use the normal headphone jack anymore, it's using the mini USB (the only connection port) for both headphones and charge.also if you want to sync with your outlook, you need to buy the mobile phone tools software and the USB to mini USB cable, both 2.11 and 3.11 versions of MPT will sync outlook addresses but only 3.11 will let you have a v3 look for the program and can add/edit media files to the phone. you can find more info on those on net by searching ""mobile phone tools 3.11"". I transfered my phone book over from my sony t616 to outlook then to v3 with no problem. if you use my method on the top you will have similar phone book funtions on the v3 as of t616.dont border put v3 onto bluetooth sync, cause the phone dont have the bluetooth sync profile, so you cant sync with your own bluetooth device, may be only the ones from motorola.amond all, the voice, the speaker-phone, the receptions, the screen and non-motorola bluetooth headphones works great on this phone.",3
"noise and vibrations

Got my v3 yesterday. Has anyone else noticed the really bad noise interference - high pitched and continuous, or the annoying vibration under your thumb from the keyboard as you text etc???Also this phone is extremely simplistic compared to my sony ericcson. Am afraid I will be sending mine back.",0
"Still waiting for my $150 refund - five months and counting

The phone is o.k. One piece of the adaptor to charge the phone was not working on delivery. Cingular would not exchange the part and blamed Amazon and said good luck getting the part from them.Five months have gone by and I am still waiting for my rebate.",0
"Looks great, software is awful.

The is a great looking phone, and it feels awesome in your hand... unfortunately the software is terrible!!! Taking pictures is extremely slow, and the pictures are pretty bad. Video is incredibly slow, and again slow to store. Viewing pictures is terrible because you can only fit to screen and zoom to actual size... (which is useless) and nothing in between. Sending picture messages is just ok... not too bad I guess.No IR means you can't send to your computer unless you have bluetooth.To top it all off, I just took possibly the best picture ever taken of my 5yr daughter jump roping. The timing was perfect and it looked like a photo from time life magazine. I saved it to my phone, and later when I looked at it, the thumbnail image showed the photo but when I selected it, it was a completely different photo!!! I tried a dozen times to view the photo and as far as I can tell it is not saved.. only the thumbnail exists which is somehow linking to a different photo. I can't even begin to describe how furious I am with this piece of junk right now.I am a software developer myself, and I can't fathom how the clowns who wrote this software are still employed. A beautiful phone but the crappy applications make it nothing special. The software on my nokia 6620 is excellent, but unfortunate that phone is mechanically junk.",1
"Good Phone!

great quality, good reseption and camera quality. love it. getting my brother one for x-mas. the battery is fast dieing (but is is a used phone).BUY THIS PHONE!!!!!!!!!!",3
"Razr Lady

I just purchased the Razr and have to admit when I first saw the commercial I wanted the phone, even before I knew what features it had. Plus I wanted something no one else had. Now that I have it I LOVE IT. I love that it is small and compact. It has great camera, the reception is awesome (although it can sound like there is an echo-doesn't bother me though), overall it's great.Minor gliches, multiple entries for one person (does anybody have suggestions for this?) and smudge marks (constanly wiping phone:)-. The price is high, but if you get it on Amazon you get the amazing rebate, which then puts the phone in the price range of all the others out there. Other than these I have not run into any major problems. I recommend the phone to anyone who likes gadgets, like myself!",3
"Good phone, bad camera

I've had my Razor for about 4 months. It's battery life is good, about 3 days with light useage. I have downloaded a program which allows charging via my laptop's USB port. The same USB to firewire connector can be used to charge my blackberry. This means two less chargers/adaptors to carry.The audio quality is fine, and reception is usually good.I thought that the camera might be useful when we needed a quick picture of something important like a real estate sign or police beating an innocent suspect. Fortunately, we found out that the zoom is useless on a real estate sign. It isn't what you might think of as an optical zoom. The digital zoom doesn't actually make things seem closer and clearer. It merely lowers the resolution. On 4x zoom, instead of a 640x480 resolution picture, you get a 160x120 picture.Thus, the zoom is useless. Hopefully, you can safely walk closer to whatever you want a good picture of. It's the ultimate in manual zoom.",3
"Great Phone, rebate sucks!

First of All, the Razr has been a delight to own. My only complaints are the available receiver volume (too low) and its tendency to turn off if you bang it a little hard. (The battery can be reseated and everything's grand.However, after 8 months, I finally heard back from my rebate. For reasons not explained, I was ineligible for any rebate.Just be careful!",2
"Top of the pop

I like this phone. Quad band allows me to leverage the best of GSM in Bay Area with Cingular. The design is just so sleek. I have no complaints.",4
"Software is buggy. Garbage. Flimsy.

I've had to buy this phone three times and all three times the software crashed. it's buggy as hell. it also bends easy, so forget about putting it in your pocket. The things are crashing all over the country. It's 500 garbage. Perhaps in six months time, they'll have it all worked out, but for now, you be better off with two Dixie cups and some string.",0
"Love my new phone

Got the razor and I gotta say it's great. I'd heard that the sound quality was bad, but I find that it's fine. But the best feature is its size. You'll love how thin it is.",4
"Motorola V3 RAZR

This phone is somewhat similar to the V300 I had as far as menu, navigation and such. Just to clear up some confusion.Volume, it's loud although not as loud as some of those speakers you hear in clubs and such...duhhhh...who the hell said it wasn't loud should either A) Get a hearing aid or B) change out the your hearing aid battery if you already have one (or get a new one cuz obviously your deafness has increased in severity).This phone is locked. Someone said Cingular doesn't lock their phones...well either they have started locking or they were talking out of the a$$.Reception of this V3 is wayyy better than V300 (or was it because Cingular has better reception than Tmobile in my area).Anyhow, I like this phone..I only give it 4 stars because there are minor things can be improved (i'm picky). Also, I got this thing for around $100 after rebates so it's not bad..just have to wait months and months for the rebates to come...",3
"Don't buy this phone with Cingular

I have really bad reception with this phone.It disconnected by itself all the time.Usually I get less than 2 bars for signal.I returned it and got new one. But new one is worse!!Amazon sent me refurnished one.If someone want to buy from different store with different service,I recommand it.The phone looks so nice and has fun features.",0
"Poor Quality

I recently puchased a Motorola V3 RAZR (on march 30 to be exact) today is April 7th and I am going tomorow to change the RAZR for another phone!. Before you consider buying this phone be REALLY SURE!!! I am going to explain why. Ok, Im only 17 so I had to BEG my mother for like two months to buy this phone since its very expensive but since the phone was ""the coolest, and if I didnt have it I would DIE!!"" i accept im a bit dramatic but thats is another thing. Well i finally got it, The FIRST thing they told me is: This cellphone does not have an inssuarance so if you drop it, get it wet or anything happens to it you would have to buy another. But since I wanted it so badly i accepted. Well the phone came defective. When it rings you hear static like when you play something to loud and the speakers get messed up and they kind of vibrate, well since it has no inssuarance I cant do anything. The system Freezes ALL the time, it also powers off by itself! My call ALWAYS drop!, My internet (GPRS) connection Hardly ever works! and now im stuck with a $450 phone that sucks! I REALLY DONT RECOMEND IT TO AMYONE....Yes IT IS A COOL PHONE BUT IT IS NOT WORTH ITS PRICE....I ussualy HATE writing this reviews But i thought if I had seen this before i bought it it would have been great since it would have saved me from going thru all of this with such an expensive phone. It also is a REALLY simple phone...its no big thing apart from its desing! Hope this is helpful for anyone thinking of buying this phone!",0
"Keeping Your Numer.

I have had no problems switching from Sprint to Cingular, I did when I purchased a phone from here, I actually moved from Sprint to T-Mobile then to Cingular and Back to T-Mobile and still had my numeber, amazing huh? I don't think there will be a problem with the rebate.",3
"Motorola Razr V3

This phone stinks. !! I have owned probably 20 different phones in my time and this one is by far the worst one ever. It's locked for one thing. It's so locked I have to mail it in and have a soder done on the motherboard. (V 8.26) This phone's keys are not keys at all, but flat and unusable. Don't buy this phone. It's also way too fragile. I had to return it for a new one after only having it for 1 month. Plus, the menus are incredibly inefficient. I have one that is for T-Mobile. It's $250 I will never get back.DON'T BUY THIS POHNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",0
"Don't buy it, just don't.

This phone was one big waste of money. I am a college student so $350 was a big chunk of change for me and it wasn't worth it. Shortly after I got the phone it started acting crazy and of course, my company didn't have insurance on it. Now it doesn't work and I'm totally out a phone. I will never buy from moto again.",1
"Great Phone if you don't mind doing a little work

I actually wanted to give this phone 4.5 stars but decided to give it one since there are people like me out there who prefer to check the lowest reviews first.I found out from a friend that there's a ton of things you could do to bring out the phone's full potential.If you read up on howardforums and motox's websites (just do a search in google), you'll learn all sorts of ways to trick out your phone.In addition to getting rid of the cingular logo, you could1. unlock the hidden video capture ability2. improve menu navigation speed3. boost signal strength4. and increase battery life.Not bad at all if you ask me. There's also the option of using customizable startup and shutdown animations but that proved to be a little more labor intensive.All in all, this is a nice little phone. I was concerned at first about the construction and sturdiness, but after actually examining it, I have not found any problems with the battery cover in terms of fit or material (it's aluminum and not plastic). Although I must admit that I'm not too thrilled with the location of the volume adjustment buttons, but that's by no means a deal killer. I'm also disappointed in the fact that my custom ringtones will not work with a bluetooth headset, but again that's only a minor annoyance.For those who are familiar with motorola phones, their phone book is not the best in design. If you want to use a custom ringtone, the contact has to be saved in the phone rather than on the sim card. To get around showing the same phone number twice, simply copy all contacts to the phone, group them under one catagory and set the preferences to show only that catagory. Of course the phone resets itself once it's powered off, so that's a bit of an inconvenience.",0
"Excellent Phone, Average Software

To be completely honest, you are paying for style with this phone. Yes it is slim, but honestly, how big of a deal is that? The phone is quite long, pretty wide, and yet beautiful. It looks otherworldly, actually. You can get a phone that performs all of the V3's functions for 50-100 bucks less if you wanted. This phone, however, has been perfect for me and I am absolutely in love with its metal casing and design. Cingular's service is great as usual. I have not dropped a call yet.I used to own a Nokia 6800 phone, and to be quite honest, the software on the Nokia made much more sense than Motorola's. The address book on the V3 does a poor job of supporting multiple phone numbers for a single person. As previous reviewers stated, you have to add an entry for each number, instead of listing multiple numbers under one name. It makes for a very messy phone book. The Nokia has a supremely superior phone book. That, however, is really my only complaint.A couple things about this phone you might not expect:- The V3 DOES NOT have a flash. Not a big deal for me, as it adjusts for brightness better than my real digital camera, but there you have it.- The V3 can't take video. It can play video like a TV, but you can't record any video with the phone.- Alas, this phone has NO GAMES. lol............i'm such a nerd. You have to buy any games you want to play on this baby.",3
"awesome phone with no complaints

I have had the Motorola Razr V3 for 3 weeks now and I absolutely love it. It has all the features I want and could ask for. I also purchased a Jabar (bluetooth compaitable) wireless headset. WIth the headset and the use of voice initiated dialing, I can answer and make calls without ever taking the V3 out of my pocket.It took about one day and one day only to get use of holding and using such a thin phone.I have had no issues with battery life even when using it for long periods of time.I would not pass up this phone.",4
"An overvalued underperformer.

Upon researching this phone endlessly I knew that I was taking a risk upon purchasing it. First (which is really a non sequitur)the packaging and accessories are inferior to what Motorola had issued overseas,and perhaps that is an issue with Cingular and not Motorola. The phone's design is smooth and post modern,truly ahead of its' time. The sound quality was excellent,as was the speakerphone. That is about all of the redeeming qualities that I surveyed on this phone.Motorola and Cingular should really be ashamed that they issued such a beautiful phone at such a very hefty price tag with inferior options to its' predecessors. Because of its' design the memory is low, thus the sacrifices are made in the form of a low quality camera w/o video recording options. It also includes far less ringtones than most phones,and background photos.Such important desktop itemslike the calendar is buried and one must negotiate their way into it (which can probably be changed in my defaults now that I think of it). While the keypad is indeed striking, it is not very functional being that it is completely flat hence, if you are not paying attention you may hit the wrong numbers,but that is a small complaint.If one is inclined to purchase this phone simply because of the design,then go for it. However, if you're trying to get value for your dollar,wait until/if Motorola improves this phone.",1
"Best ""phone"" I've ever used!

I was looking for a phone to use as a phone and I wanted something that would last. This thing, albeit expensive, fit the bill perfectly.Pros- Excellent reception where others failed to even get a signal- Comfortable Flip Design- No annoying antenna- Great speakerphone- Flawless bluetooth- Awesome construction, zero scratches in 4 weeks- Gets looks like you are driving a Ferrari. Everyone asks, ""Is that that new Razor phone?"" :)Cons- Weak Phonebook- External Caller ID is not high-resHonestly, that's it. I love this thing . . .",4
"Love it - but wish it was better....

I have had a Razr phone for three years. During that time I confess I have gently dropped it at least three times and the phone always reboots and gets itself working again. However, yesterday, weeks after the last ""drop"", it seemed to be losing its durability. Out of the blue, the camera turned on and randomly started to take photos. When I turned it out of camera mode, it switched into the voice record memo menu and would not exit until I hit the end button. From there the keypad would not work. I went to a friend's house to call Cingular and they said they would send new ""software"" to the phone. It worked for the day, but last night, it started working in the same erratic fashion. I rebooted it and charged the battery and hope it works today. I am going to see if it acts up again, but pulled out my old samsung freebie which I saved in case I need to use a reliable phone.If you buy one, beware, all the Razr users I have spoken to comment on the difficulty in hearing callers. Also, one minor thing - if you choose to assign ringtones to your phonebook callers, you must save to the phone rather than the sim card - which means if the phone breaks, you will lose those numbers.I like the graphics on the screen which are crystal clear, and the weight and dimensions are great. It now comes in blue and pink if you like colors, but beware, given these options, I would shop around before settling on the Razr again.",2
"Great phone, but has some significant software glitches

Pros:This is a really nice phone. I've had it for about 2 months now. Its a real eye catcher, the speaker phone is great, I typically have great connections made with calls, the screen is amazingly vivid, the pictures are fairly decent (as long is there is ample light) and overall its one the best phones I've ever owned. It is just simply, a really cool phone. But... (and there is always a but)...Cons:This being said, I've treated it perfectly, placed it in a leather case, never dropped it, so it's still in mint condition. This phone has its quirks; I'm tossing them off to be software glitches because one day it will do weird things and the next day it will be fine. However, recently, the phone seems to be slowly disintegrating. First, it was just an issue with calling the voicemail; the entire screen would go white, and the phone would reset. Oops. Well, you can deal with that occasionally. Then it would do that when you would answer a call. Again, this was occasionally, so manageable.Now I am dealing with a barrage of issues only 2 months into owning this. This is very concerning to me since im out 300 dollars if these problems don't fix themselves. I've heard the warranty for these phones through the phone carries is only 14 days. They know these phones have issues. Here is what happened to mine over the past 10 days... the blue light keypad doesn't light up anymore (which makes it impossible to press number in dim light areas since the keypad is all flat), the phone doesn't tell me when I have a voicemail, nor does it tell me when I get a text message, and the phone seems to have a small delay when opening things, like when you used windows 98 back in the day, calls are dropped and the screen goes white and the phone resets still occasionally. It's like a little child, I have to check up on it and it's becoming a major pain in the bum, but you still have to love it for what it becomes, a part of you.Neutral:Motorola has some user interface issues, like taking three plus menu clicks to write a text message or change the phone to silent, and super inconvenient ways to change basic settings. However, once you get a grasp of how the phone functions though, you can browse through the phone fairly easily. Just be prepared to take some time learning it.Summary:All this being said, it's a great phone (I just wish it would work like when I originally bought it), but I have friends that say they have similar issues sometimes as well, so these issues may be a problem with the phone. So, if you purchase, don't say I didn't warn you. Just get insurance on this, if you can. It's not worth it if you don't.So my final advise: Buy this phone, but ONLY if you can get insurance. I hope this helps.",2
"RAZR V3: More Hype Than Phone.....

The V3 has been the mobile phone to own. Its reputation even here seems to precede its true cabilities. Nice screen. Great color. Key pad is stylish but difficult to use when writing text messages and even dialing the right phone number. Better to have phone numbers in directory (many easy ways to access without dialing the wrong number). The photo capabilities are so poor that if you want this feature on your phone, go look elsewhere (Nokia much better). Do not drop this phone. It becomes history faster than any other phone I have owned. This is also obvious since Cingular does not offer insurance on this phone - and only this phone!! If you want to own the phone to have according to the hype out there then buy it. If you want a phone to last more than 6 months, look elsewhere. A true disappointment. Not worth more $99 based on features, camera, keypad and longevity.",2
"Read the fine print!

Beware! Offer only good if you are starting a brand new account. You cannot use this for a second or third line phone, or a upgrade, you will get a $250.00 charge.",2
"flimsy, flimsy!

I had written a good review originally. Now I am sorry. I started noticing play on the hinge and now the phone is broken.this is why you can't get insurance on this phone! it turns out many people know it is very badly constructed. they will give you the run aroud even on the manufacturer's warranty.I have had moble phones for almost 15 years. I was very careful with this one since it was so expensive. it just broke on its own.Be very careful about the ""discount price"" here. when this phone breaks you have to keep cingular and you have to buy a new phone at FULL (inflated) price.do yourself a favor before buying. call a cingular store. say you are a customer but want to knoe about return policy for a RAZR.lol",0
"Good looks, low on features.

** UPDATE: As of last week (04/24), there seems to be new firmware that will enable the video recorder on the Razr, althought there is only 6-8MB of storage so you can't take long clips but that's not a con anymore! I love my RAZR! **So, if a slick phone is what you're looking for then this is the phone to get. It looks hot, and is really, really thin!Pros:* Slim, sexy looking* LARGE Internal screen* Excellent speaker phone* Works awesome as a phone, if that's all you need.Cons:* The battery doesn't last VERY long (it's decent but not insane -- I'm recharging every 2-3 days)* only 6-8MB of storage* Only 0.3 megapixel camera (with 4x digital zoom)In essence -- this phone is about style and not features, so if you want to pull it out and have people look at you enviously then this is the phone to get!If you can wait, I would suggest waiting for the SLVR or PEBL to hit the street... but if you're just looking for a hot phone, and you use it like I do to talk to people and not for all the thousands of features that you'll never end up using then go for it.Also, I would check with your local cingular store since I've heard people getting this for $50 after rebates!",4
"Cutting edge phone!!!!!!!

I have been a Nextel user for years and their Motorola products including i90, i95, i730 and i830. The v3 is the best Motorola product ever!!! Blows the i830 out the water and makes it look like yesterdays news. Superior and striking good looks and is solidly built - no, it does not look cheap as some previous reviewer stated. I live in GA and Cingular reception is very good. Paired my v3 with Bluetrek G2 bluetooth headset(received rave reviews and is cheap - pick one up on ebay) and I wonder what took me so long to get on board. I did fear Cingular's merger with AT&T; since I had AT&T; years ago and their reception was terrible.I'll never go back to Nextel as they do not appreciate their customers and their Motorola products do not have Bluetooth except Blackberry. Plus who wants to carry around a brick in their pocket? I'm a woman and typically carry v3 in my purse but sometimes for convenience I just want to put it in my jean pocket. And I forget it's there...This v3 has superior browser technology, email and text messaging, good camera and great voice record. Yes, the address book is different but you get used to it. Anyways, I only put important people that I call frequently in address book so it's not a problem for me. I primarily make lots of calls and like to check news and send a few text messages. A+++++++",4
"Razr V3 works great for me.

I live in an area where Cingular service is really good; I have experienced virtually no dropped calls. The phone itself is not one that I picked or researched extensively. My son tossed my old phone into the wash and thanks to the insurance I had previously purchased I got this phone as a replacement. It is longer and wider than my old Motorola phone but it is also thinner. I was concerned about the thickness and durability. This phone is also metal so I feel more confident using it than I did my previous Motorola phone.My old accessories don't fit even though it is the same manufacturer this just seems silly but what can you do?I purchased Motorola Phonetools 3.0 by Avanquest for my previous phone. I plugged my new phone in and the program automatically updated to 4.0 and it prompted me to add a profile for my current phone. With this program I can make my own ring tones and manage my address book and sync it with Outlook so I don't have to worry about saving my settings to my sim chip. I also put my favorite picture of my phone dunker and his brother in my phone's memory and I use it as my wallpaper.My Bluetooth accessories work better with this phone than my previous Motorola. On that phone the connection between the earpiece and the phone would suddenly stop functioning. I could not hear anyone through the earpiece or using the phone and to make it function I had to power the phone off and on each time I used my Bluetooth headset - annoying.The Razr and my Jabra work well together. It works great for voice dialing in my experience and I can answer the cell and drive - though I rarely do this because I am one of those people who actually like to be unreachable sometimes.So I am very happy with this phone but in fairness to other reviewers I did not have specific expectations when I acquired this phone.",3
"Very expensive mistake.

We were so impressed by the RAZR design that our office bought six of them a few months ago (when the price was $400) and switched to Cingular. We've had trouble with all seven (a couple guys have been through multiple phones). The problems range from things not fitting properly (battery cover, key pad) to crazy behavior such as the phone rebooting every time a call is received.Cingular couples a bad phone with bad service. To them, everything is the customer's fault. When you have a problem with the phone (which you will), Cingular grills you trying to determine if they can blame your phone's problems on you.Additionally, and I can't speak about anywhere but Utah. If you live in Utah STAY AWAY FROM CINGULAR. They say the coverage is good. It is not even close to tolerable.Do yourself a favor and stay as far away from the RAZR AND Cingular as you possibly can.",0
"Excellent Phone

I absolutely love this phone! I used to have a Motorola v300 and my new RAZR is 5 times better.Between the two:Pros:- Bigger screen- Better reception- Very sexy and sleek- Bluetooth- Buttons are easier to use- The front screen on the RAZR can be viewed with polarized sunglasses where as on my V300 the display was blackened out.- USB port for power and data means no buying extra cables. Most people already have a USB cable versus the standard small pin Motorola connectors that break easily.Cons:- No decent caseI've read reviews that state this phone is no different then other Motorola phones. Well, as you can see by my pros list they are dead wrong! All around I am MUCH MUCH MUCH happier with this phone.NOTE: If you are worried about no Cingular video recording or changing the front screen wallpaper while the unit is open, DON'T! Those items can be changed or added. Most people just don't know how.",4
"Lots of good features - cannot handle moisture

This was a great phone for me for about 6 months. It's small, light, can handle being dropped now and then, and has easy keys to see and use. I took it for a short bike ride (maybe 30 mintutes). Since I didn't have pockets, I put it against my skin under elastic. I perspired lightly, but it was enough to kill the phone. It partially revived with several keys not working. ...hope that helps any potential buyers. Keep it very dry!",2
"Time to move on to the next ""Big"" thing

If you're like me, someone who likes to keep with the times & buy phones that offer the latest features & design, you'd probably want to skip the Razr. I bought it (the first of 5) in June 2005. Had it till December when it was stolen & had to buy it at full retail price (I've learned & now have insurance). At the time, I had to pay $360 (I live in NY). You can see how much the price has dropped in 14 months! I had the 2nd one for about 6 months before it started to develop this persistent, annoying BUZZING sound whenever I was on the phone. It didn't matter if I made or received the call or where I was. I should join the circus as a contortionist for all of the new positions I've discovered in order to bend my body simply to hear & be heard on this phone. Even then, standing on my head would not always lend itself to a clear call for more than a few minutes.Finally, after many calls to Cingular & without success in it getting fixed, they sent me another phone before my warranty was up. A refurbished phone. That was in December 2006. In 2 months, I've received 3 Razrs, all with varying issues. The 2nd one was great for a couple of weeks until out of the blue, the 6 button went CRAZY. I couldn't make a call or text without it inputting 6's or the letters on the 6 button (m,n,o I think). Then it would connect me to the internet without me even pushing that button. I was getting charged for the bytes when I never even chose to use that feature. You can't imagine how terribly annoying it is to have to type a text o n e l e t t e r a t a t i m e v e r r r r y s l o w l y so that the 6's & letters wouldn't go insane (& I mean lines & lines & lines of mmmmnnnnoooommmmnnnooo in a single text which would force me to either abort my text or delete all of the characters).The next phone I got was fine until I tried to download Myspace Mobile & it downloaded but then told me I was not an authorized user. I called to complain about that & all they'd offer was another refurbed phone (i.e. half broken). I declined as the rest of the phone was fine. Then just last week, in the middle of a call, the back of my phone just fell right off. I lost the call & I couldn't make/receive any calls until I got the battery out (no easy feat w/o a sharp object) & slid the SIM in & out a few times to satisfy the persnickity phone. I now have to keep a rubber band around the phone just to keep it together (yeah, real classy!). In addition, it's now making the buzzing sound I had with the 2nd (new) phone.I don't know if these issues will help anyone, but I'm just letting you know my personal experiences have been very frustrating. Cingular is now sending me a new phone (not a Razr) for my troubles & because I threatened to cancel. Hopefully this will hold me over until my contract is up in June.As far as the phone & its features, there's good & bad.SCREEN: great design (i had the silver) & chic looking. However, after a week, you'll never be able to get it clean again. It is forever marred with smudge marks no matter how many times you wipe it clean.Hard to see in bright sunlight.Does come with pretty good amount of wallpapers & you can select the skin color.Able to rearrange menu keys & can select icon only or w/text so you know what you're accessing.KEYS: nice looking blue backlight design.Not easy to differentiate between the different keys because they are so flatEasily smudgedCamera: you can take it or leave it. The zoom is nice but the coloring isn't always that great. But it's a phone so you can't expect it to be perfect. Sending pics is pretty easy but it does take a while to send/store pics.Ring options: I don't know if only my phone did this or whether it's standard, but when I'd plug it into the charger, it will automatically go to LOUD instead of vibrate (my usual setting) or Soft.Reasonable amount of ringtones standard w/phone & the ability to download others.My AIM never worked. I could sign on & get my buddy list & send an IM but I could never receive IMs. Takes a while (long time) to load buddy list.Sound quality is pretty good. And using internet was so so. It did take a while to download & access pages. If you want faster (don't we all?), I'd go with a phone that has 3G.All in all, it's an ok phone. I always had great reception (irrespective of the buzzing which was because the phone was broken, not so much the carrier). However, now that there are so many new phones with more advanced technology, I think more people will probably be moving on. Besides, who wants a phone that 80 million people now have? Boring! :) I have a friend who has the Blackjack and he LOVES it (plus it has the 3G & you can listen to music among other things). I'll be interested to see what the iphone will bring (not 3G, FYI). Good luck!",2
"Your friends will like looking at it!

I got the Motorola RAZR V3 cingular phone about a month ago with a new plan for about $100, and it is a GIANT step up from the previous LG phone I had for a couple of years. This phone can do a lot of things, but you'll only find that out if you do some research- for example: You can make your own ringtones using mp3's (really really cool) and somehow make your own backgrounds and transfer pictures from your phone to your camera and camera to your computer. Also when you hook up your phone to your computer using a USB port, it automatically starts to charge! I think one of my favorite features which I discovered just yesterday while driving in the car was that when you turn the speaker phone on (by pressing the middle circle button during a call) and then shut the phone- the speaker phone is still on ( i thought i had hung up already!). I really like this feature- I don't know how many other phones do this- but the speaker phone is a must if you want to be safe without all of the extra gadgets while driving.Also, I was surprised how many people knew about this phone- it's a ""cool"" thing! All my friends think it looks amazing, and it also takes great pictures.Get this phone if you have a good deal!",3
"Lots of problem

I bought the phone through independent delear so i got it for cheap price but after a week without calls also there was a high pitch sound coming from speaker.I called cingular and they sent me a silver one instead of black.Even in those phones there was a sound.To observe the sound just flip open the phone and hold it as if you are talking. I tried 4 phones and felt noise in all the phones.The one I bought had noise level quite high and was problem with talking on phone.",0
"Hate this phone !

I bought this phone from cingular when it first came out. At first I loved it and I wanted to be ""cool"" like everyone else and have this ultra slim sleek phone. However, shortly after I purchased it, it became very hot, and started to burn my face when I used it. I marched right back to the cingular store and asked what the problem was. They appologized for the phone and gave me a new one, for free. So, Of course Im going to take it and be happy. But I think they gave me a refurbished one! I was very upset, and now I am stuck with it until my plan with cingular is up.Let me tell you why I hate this phone.For some reason, it is having a problem with the real tones (you know, the music tones that are like mp3's and you can hear voices). When people call, every now and then in stead of ringing, I will hear pure static coming from the phones speaker. Then the phone will spazz out and I will have to wait 5 minutes for the phone to act normal again.The battery is terrible. I have to charge this phone at night, all night long. Then in my car, every time I get into my car , the first thing I do is plug my phone in. If I take a picture, the battery drops a bar, and starts beeping, letting me know its dieing. The battery life is just plain terrible.Its very fragile, I had to purchase a case for it, because my phone likes to fly out of my hand ! (haha) Its very small, and when it falls, it tends to get chipped. Which makes the phone look terrible.The speaker phone is horrible. When I am in my car, and I put someone on speaker phone, I find my self holding it up to my ear anyway. If a cop pulls me over, he is not going to believe it was on speaker because i was glued to my head anyways, so whats the point !?I dont think it has a very good internal antena. I never had problems with my nokia! This phone has a lot of drop calls, and lately I have been hearing this weird ticking sound. Almost like static, but more annoying!I do not recomend anyone to buy this phone, it is horrible.",0
"a small number of significant flaws

The Razr is as sleek as they come, but it is not without flaws. I tried to use it for about 2 days before returning it. The main reason that I returned it was that the wired headset that comes with it was a very peculiar design which would not really fit in my ear and kept falling out. I would have overlooked that if it had a standard 2.5mm headset jack, but the mini-USB connector doubles as the headset jack, so none of the standard headsets that you can buy to use with mobile phones and wireless home phones would work. If you plan to use a Blutooth headset this is not a concern, but I was not interested in a Blutooth headset because they are bulky and you have to hassle with the battery. If it uses a rechargable battery and you don't use it regularly, you'll discover when you want to use it that you have forgotten to keep it charged. Wired headsets are simple and convenient, and the lack of a standard 2.5mm headset jack is a significant shortcoming of the Razr.Additionally, I didn't like the fact that when the Razr is closed, there was no way to tell at a glance whether the phone is on. Both the interior and exterior LCDs are virtually invisible when their backlights are turned off, so it doesn't help that you can configure the LCD to remain on longer than the backlight. The purpose of the backlight timer is of course so that the light will go off and not run down the battery, so you would expect that the interior backlight would go off automatically when the phone is closed, but it doesn't. With the Samsung E335 that I use now, the interior backlight goes off when the phone is closed, and the exterior backlight stays on for a few more seconds. If the backlight timer expires while the phone is open, the light goes to a much dimmer setting, and goes off completely only if the timer interval elapses again before a key is pressed. More importantly, both the interior and exterior LCDs remain readable in dim indoor light when the backlight goes out, and there is additionally a small blue light that flashes dimly every few seconds so that you can tell whether it is on even in total darkness.I was also turned off by the fact that you have to purchase a separate kit from Motorola in order to connect the phone to your PC. But that gripe also applies to Samsung. After pondering this, I decided that all I really needed to keep in the phone is the list of phone numbers that I call frequently, which are few. I don't want my phone to double as a PDA, because I want the phone to be small enough to fit easily in a pocket, and I prefer PDA's that have large touch-sensitive screens.The Razr is quite small in volume due it being so thin. I was initially attracted by this because it fits so easily into a shirt pocket. But the drawback is that because of the corners that go with that square shape, and because of the extra length, it doesn't slip into a pants pocket nearly as easily as the more rounded compact phones, whereas those phones will slip into a shirt pocket nearly as easily as the Razr. Things often fall out of my shirt pocket when I bend over, but things almost never fall out of my pants pocket. In the summer months, I often wear shirts that don't even have a pocket, and even if I liked wearing those belt holsters, a more rounded, compact shape is better for them as well.One feature of the Razr that I liked and which I do not have in the Samsung phone, is the ability to configure the top-level menu so that it is displayed as a text list instead of an array of icons. I also liked the fact that with the Razr, you can configure the functions of the four navigation buttons in the home screen, as well as the functions of the two soft keys (it has a dedicated menu button), and that you can configure the home screen so that it shows, using icons only, the functions of the four navigation keys. However, these capabilities did not prove particularly useful to me, and I have no issue with the fact that in the Samsung phone, one of the soft keys is permanently configured in the home screen to accessing the menu. (The other soft key is configured to lauch the menu for the phone book, and the four navigation keys are configured to access the phone book search function, the camera, the voice memo recorder, and the text message editor.) The substantial flexibility that you have with the Razr is of uncertain practical value, and what value it may have is nullified by the fact that its menu structure is overly complex and difficult to learn.I think that the Razr is lovely to look at and even more lovely to hold. The way that the narrow spaces between the slick keys were filled with a soft rubbery material made centering your finger or thumb on the key almost automatic. That is a valid practical consideration, and I think that the other manufacturers should, and probably will, adopt that as well. But nice as the Razr is, from utility considerations, it has significant shortcomings, and doesn't hold its own against any number of other phones that are available.",2
"Interesting thoughts,last second!!

I loved the phone when i saw it,anybody would....anybody..thing is i organized my thoughts from what some people said that it's got the low life battery?...uhmm what did you expect?!!it's like a nail thing and 2 fingers long i mean common..anyhow i bought the new black edition doesn't change a thing just a few more persuading screensavers and backscreens,also IT'S BLACK...even more style for a while...why a while?...it's just a color..but it's a good phone and u won't see one with ""those""features on it anytime soon...it's better to have then not have at all...thanks for all....love amazon.com..no regrets thanks!aloha",4
"When is it going to come from verizon?

I was wondering when or if the Razr v3 cell is ever going to come through verizon? I really want it but the only service provider here in Bryson City,NC is Verizon and the Razr is only covered by Cingular :( so if any one can help me thanks",4
"I Bought This Phone....

AND I LOVED IT! this is the best phone ive ever had. it is so light and sleek. its worth every pennie.",4
"Motorola RAZR V3 Phone

I have the phone and it is okay. It is a bit big though, even though itz thin.",2
"not for phone, for not working here

it doesnt work in pittsburgh...it would have been a really cool phone...but it doesnt work in pittsburgh...why not make it work nation wide?...now i need to get a crappy 50 dollar phone instead of a nice one like this............other good phones have bad plans that are too expensive...this has a good plan, but it doesnt work here...THANKS MOTOROLA",0
"For the price...

Yes this is an amazing looking phone. I get comments on it all the time, but for the price and the features i dont think the phone is worth over $100. If you have the money then buy it, but the free phones w/ 2yr work just as good. This phones has a nice camera w/4x zoom but no video funtion, and the speaker is nice and clear on it. But if i could go back in time to when i purchased it i would have rather gotten the free phone like my two sisters did, and leave with money in my pocket.",2
"high cost & no headset wow

nice phone very thin but so wide, non sense... high cost then no headset included dont buy at current price.In few months it will be free with 1 year contract. I,m still amazed cingular didn,t offer a headset with phone.",2
"V3

This is a great phone however it is lacking streaming video. Yes it will play small video trailers and music videos. But it is lacking the quality of other contenders in the same high end market for the top of the line tech items. Motorola should have learned by now what the people want and what they will pay for... These phones unlocked will work with numbers of providers and as to the lack of video it makes up for in quality of manufacturing and the style is sleak and futuristic...",3
"Junk

I must say that the Razr is another product in a bad line of phones from Motorola. I thought that given all the hype about this phone, it would be pretty good. I got this phone for $200 and had it for about three weeks and then all of a sudden, there was always a buzzing sound in the earpiece whenever I used it. After I had enough of the buzzing sound and terrible reception, I returned it and got another one. The new one not only had the buzzing sound and bad reception, but also the screen had a bunch of noticable lines across it which was very annoying.Having had enough of this phone, I decided to to get the Sony Ericsson Z500a for only $50. The Z500a is not as fancy as the Razr, yet it's performance and reliability are light years ahead of the Razr.",0
"WOW!

I ordered one for my wife and now will be ordering one for myself. I'm a real estate broker; the voice features, viewable screen, Bluetooth and other things make this a great phone for my business. The only downside is the digital phones still have some blank service areas where the tdma system has greater coverage. But in town it rocks! I still give it a 5 star rating.",4
"It's cool, and it's small, but the UI sucks!

I'm bummed I bought this phone and will never buy another Moto phone again until they change their UI. The phone is fine, it's good, whatever, throw another UI on there and it'd be 100x better though. The address book? Yeah, it can only store one number for each name. You know your friends (or more importantly work associates...) that have a cell, a home, a direct work line, a company main line, a fax line, oh and don't forget the email address you like to keep on your cell phone too, just in case you need it, yeah well, you need to have their name listed once for each item listed there. ""John Doe"" shows up five times, sheesh, almost every name in my address book shows up at least four times.Ok, if they changed the UI I'd like the phone more, but still this phone is lacking in some areas. Where you ask? No removable memory card! I'll never buy another phone again that will not let me upgrade the amount of memory the phone has for photos, videos, ringtones, and address book entries. I thought I could deal with a Moto UI and the lack of removable media but I cannot.If I could take this phone back and get a different one I would. As soon as my contract is up, I will.",1
"Motorola V3 RULEZZZZ

I have owned Motorola V500, V525, V600 and MPx220, and I could say that the Razr V3 is the best of these phones.It has a very slim and innovative design, it comes with a full flat keyboard completely iluminated, very soft and precise buttons.A big and high resolution internal screen, full color display in images and pictures.Very good reception and an incredible speaker. The audio quality is very good even with the speaker that is enough loud for conferences.Good external display, 4K colors, images are displaying very good quality.Not too bad camera, but could be improved, very delicated, have to be careful when carring.I love this phone, Motorola is improving its phones pretty faster. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.",4
"Reception & Video Recording

The reception is not what I had hoped it would be. The reception is usually very good but, when I would go into a store there was a drop in signal strength making it hard to hear calls let alone talk to someone.Maybe the reason is that the Razr is almost always, if not entirely, made in China.Motorola should have followed Nokia's lead and had them produced in the Americas, like the Nokia 6101/2, which I wound up switching to after all the difficulties with the Razr.I can say that the reception is better in Europe and Asia, though not very much.Also, the Cingular Razr doesn't have the video record capability that the T-Mobile Razr does so I would recommend buying the Razr from T-Mobile.",2
"Imperfect but not bad

Nice feel and good sound. I can make calls when my friend's new Nokia GMS is incommunicado. The USB is nice but I cannot charge from ANY old USB port - the software must be loaded on the PC first. BIG PROBLEM if you want to charge that way at work or on the road.The Moto wired earpeice is huge and has a clunky cord. So bluetooth is the only read optoin. Buy I hate having a transmitter against my skull. A Nokia-like slim wired earbud would be great.",3
"Great?

I bought this phone and had it for a day but decided to return it. It just wasn't what i expected. The design was okay but the keypad was a bit rough. I didn't think that it was worth what i paid. and it wasn't very user friendly if a person hadn't ever used a motorola before and even for me it was a bit weird",2
"Form and Function - Motorola's Best

I have been a long time user of Motorola phones because I find that they often have the best signal strength. The RAZR is no exception: I have done side-by-side tests with phones from other manufacturers and was able to make calls on the V3 where other phones did not work.Since previous reviewers have gone into the details of the phone's many features, I will stick to remarking on areas with which I am not in complete agreement.1. Concerning the looks vs. feature debate, I would like to take issue with those who state this phone is not feature-rich. We all agree it is the sleekest phone available but it also has most of the features frequent travellers and business execs could want: an excellent calendar feature (that can be synchronized with Microsoft Outlook), an address book that works very well (after some serious tweaking of the default settings, granted), a great speaker phone function, support for Java apps and games, the ability to easily manage the phone from a computer (via Bluetooth or using a mini-USB) and a camera that was much more decent than I expected. All this in a beautiful, lightweight, nearly plastic-free package.2. With the latest firmware (which can be found online if you feel comfortable with flashing), video recording with sound IS enabled and the quality of pictures taken with the phone's camera has been improved. Though this release is directly from Motorola, Cingular will most likely come out with its own version (building on Motorola's) and, when this happens, I highly recommend having a store flash the upgrade.3. I have found battery life to be exceptional. On previous phones, I was lucky if the phone lasted more than 24-48 hours with light use. For me, the RAZR systematically lasts 4 DAYS with light use. To me, this is impressive. I should note I live in an area with excellent signal strength, so the battery does not get drained searching for a signal but the RAZR is still far superior to other phones I have used, especially considering its small, lightweight battery.DRAWBACKS: No phone is perfect. What I see as this one's main drawbacks are that it does not support EDGE, the phone is a little wide (does not bother me at all but it might be an issue for those used to tiny phones), and the lack of accessories provided by Motorola. For me, the only really issue is that the phone is GPRS, not EDGE, but I decided to do without. As for the accessories, Cingular is really stingy (you get nothing but the phone, the battery, charging cord, manual and a 99 screen wiper), while the non-Cingular version of the phone comes with a leather case, PC synch software and a data cable. No big deal but a little surprising since the phone was quite expensive up until recently.CONCLUSION: Of course, if you are looking for the best camera-phone out there, this isn't it. However, if want the slimmest phone on the market with an excellent set of core features and applications, this is your phone. The RAZR is skinny and eye-catching but it does not skimp on functionality. At Amazon's latest price for new customers (...), the phone is a real bargain on which I wouldn't pass.",4
"Port Your Old Number - You Lose the Rebate

BE CAREFUL!! If you have an old existing phone number and you want to bring it to this new phone - IT WILL VOID THE REBATE!!The only place this is mentioned is at www.amazon.com/keep-your-number.",1
"WARNING - ROTTEN BATTERY LIFE! Great form factor!

The #1 reason to buy (and keep) this phone is the slim form factor. Let's face it - for guys who don't like to keep the phone on their belt like a pager, a pants or suit pocket is the only option. This phone is far and away the best one in that regard. I forget it's there a lot of the time. It is also built EXTREMELY solidly, and does NOT scratch easily, although the SCREEN scratches easily.However, the battery life is terrible. I literally have to charge it every night after less than two hours of talking with bluetooth. You MUST get the car charger immediately. Even though I had bought one on the internet, I couldn't wait for it because the phone kept dying so I raced to a local cingular store for an intermediate car cord.The Motorola HS-850 BT headset is great but occassionally loses connection w/the phone, which is frustrating.The only reason I kept this phone is the size.",2
"Most Impressed

So I went ahead and picked up the new Motorola Razr V3 cell phone. All in all, I've been pretty impressed with the phone and quite surprised at the reactions I've been getting with it. The phone is a bit expensive but it's intended to be an exclusive phone and is priced as such (so says Motorola). The retail price is $600 (without a calling plan - $500 with 2/yr agreement) but now that I'm a Cingular employee since AT&T; Wireless got bought, I'm now entitled to a 30% discount on devices. That takes the phone down to $420 which is still more than what 80% of the populace is willing to pay for a cell.If you're familiar with the Motorola V600, you'll get used to the Razr pretty quickly. The OS has been updated from the V600 and it's a lot more stable than the V600's. I had the V600 for a week and it had already crashed on me, been a week now with the Razr without any issues at all.Things were getting too quirky with the V600 and I wanted to get rid of it. I picked up one of the first versions of the cell and it seemed to be pretty buggy. When I was shopping around for the Razr, I was in the middle of sending a text message to a co-worker giving her the price of the Razr when I received a call. It started playing the mp3 I had set up as the ring tone but the phone never actually said I was receiving a call. So it kept playing the ring tone. And kept playing it! I turned the phone off and it was still playing! I had to pull the battery out to shut the damn thing off! About once every two weeks, the V600 would either freeze or reboot. Still pretty early, but so far no such issues with the Razr.The one thing I was possibly concerned about is having to get the Razr unlocked because it was exclusive to Cingular and I had an AT&T; Wireless SIM. I like my AT&T; Wireless SIM - I get unlimited minutes and data with my employee account but if I migrated to Cingular, I would be limited to 1,000 minutes a month. With some of my work telecon calls, I could be pushing that each month. Fortunately, the phone either came unlocked or allows AT&T; Wireless SIMs. It's still geared to Cingular's network so I had to manually configure the connection to mMode.The Razr is one hell of a sleek phone! First, it's extremely slim (why it's called a ""Razr"") and it's light. The key pad is a single sheet of metal which helped keep the size down. This cell was even more appealing to me being a Tron fan.So, I went to the mall to try out the phone to see how other people reacted to it. In the span of an hour, I had two people exclaim ""Whoa - is that the new phone on TV?!?"", one guy offered me $300 for it, and the ladies at Starbucks went crazy over it. Last year, if you wanted to pick up chicks, you'd take your kid or pet to the park. Now you buy a Razr. I was standing in line at CostCo the other day playing a game on it to pass the time and a guy in another line asked me about the phone.One feature with the phone that I'm not so sure about is the screen itself. It's reflective qualities differs from the left/right viewing angle so your left eye actually sees a slightly brighter picture than the right. The end effect is that the screen has a 3D feel to it, but it also feels like you're watching it through a pair of red/blue 3D glasses. The external display (which can display photos of people calling) could be a little better quality, the colors seem a little flat. I haven't tested the camera out too much yet but I suspect it'll work like the V600. The specs on the V600 claim that it has a 4x zoom. No, it doesn't. When you zoom in, it simply crops the picture a little closer to the center so it doesn't have to scale as much to fit onto the screen. Holding the V600 stationary, I snapped three pictures of my calendar, a 1x, 2x, and 4x. I placed the 4x in the center of the 2x and the 2x in the center of the 1x - and the end result looked just like the 1x photo.The audio of the Razr is outstanding as well, surprisingly since the phone is so much smaller than the V600. The max volume of the V600 is the mid-level volume of the Razr. The speaker phone is clearly heard over a large area at max volume. People I've called said that I sound clearer as well.One reason I switched to the Motorola V600 was because it's signal strength is very good, kind of important when I don't get good cell reception at my house. Likewise, the Razr's is just as well even though it has no visible antenna.The battery life exceeds even the V600's long life, advertising 6-7 hours of talk time. Using the Bluetooth headset over a concall (which drains the battery nearly 50% faster), I was able to maintain a call for three hours without issue, even with weaker reception.So if you have a few extra bucks to spend or having problems picking up chicks, you may want to consider the Motorola Razr.",4
"not as impressed

First impression, surface area is larger than my current Samsung i600 which is a large phone but depth may make up for that. The phone is nice and light.Beware, this is not cased entirely in aluminm as I envisioned from the Motorola description, it has an aluminum battery cover over the top half of the back and the front of the flip; the rest of the phone is typical cell phone plastic. I would estimate that the phone is 60% plastic on the outside when flipped open. The aluminum battery cover does not fit well and has to be forced down to cover the lower outside seams.So far, I am not at all impressed with the craftsmanship of this highly touted flagship. I will update my review and adjust the star rating accordingly after I have charged it and had a few days of use.ok, so I have my phone charged and have had time to fiddle with it. The reason I orignally chose this phone was for bluetooth in the smallest form factor I could find and I will give it high ranks for this. I have been using a Samsung i600 smartphone that has integrated Microsoft Outlook, Calendar, and Contacts but made for a very large phone. With this phone I can now take my HP iPaq with me when I need email and sync over the bluetooth connection and leave the bulk at home on the weekend when all I need is a phone, This is working beutifuly and I am very pleased with the functionality.I still give the phone low grades for construction. I have had samsungs for my last two phones and a Motorola before those. As with the last Motorola I owned years ago, this one has an extrememly flimsy flip joint that seems destined to break. It already has a significant amount of play in it when opened. To make the matter worse, the phone has had all of the quick buttons that are normally placed on the sides of the lower half of the flip (where you hold the phone) placed on the top instead. Beyond thea complete ergonomic blunder, the buttons are very hard to press in and if the other side is not supported by your hand, the entire top of the unit kicks over to the side at the flip joint. Enough said in the other review about the usual lacking sense of the Motorola menu system. One additional missing feature (may be in there but I can't find it anywhere) that I thought was required in the US now is the location based 911. My last phone had this with the setting of on all the time or only when dialing 911.All in all, it is a sleek looking phone with the great added benefit of bluetooth but packs the luggage of Motorola's deficient attention to sturdy construction and ergonomic controls. I would recomend waiting for the next version of this phone or for a Samsung equivelant if I had it to do again.<update>Had the opportunity to experiece two 'drop tests'. Dropped once from waist level onto hardwood floor and once onto concrete. Neither drop seems to have affected the phone although the concrete did knock the battery cover off but it went back on with no misfit. Bluetooth has amazing range; extends beyond my 802.11g when syncing to my iPaq. The woindows Pocket PC 2003 contacts menu item to dial via bluetooth works and is a nice substitution for the lacking phone contact storage when I have the iPaq handy. Still very disappointed in the Motorola menu system but this is my only lasting complaint at this point outside of the amount of plastic construction. The Cingular network is operating very well in the my area of the country and has better coverage than Verizon since Verizon gave up analog. I have had a few reception problems but not as nearly as many as I have become accustomed to with Verizon over the last year.",2
"A very good cell phone, but...

This is a very good cell phone and Amazon.com gives the best deal. But, you can't transfer your old phone number from different provider to Cingular through Amazon.com. If you transfer your old phone number, you won't get your mail-in rebate. Please read amazon.com mail-in rebate rules carefully!!!You can read about how to transfer your number through this link : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/508597/102-6686881-6992121",4
"High Performance....Delivered

This phone has everything one can ask for in a phone and more...great looks, bluetooth, BIG screen with hi resolution, speaker. And surprisingly it fits in the hand perfectly...unlike some other ""BRICKS"" out there.And for a change, with I am able to get service in my apartment which was a big pain with t-mobile earlier.Few cons though, which made me give it four stars- Foremost, it still has old software...for example, you still cannot store more than one number type in one name...it creates duplicate records. I have heard something about 3D address book...but atleast in Cingular phones it is not available. Plus...not a single fully functional game...only ONE demo (at least from Cingualr)Also, with a phone so expensive...it doesn't come with its CD to synhronize address book etc..you still need to shell out another $30 or so.",3
"The Ferrari of Mobile Phones

Sexy form... CHECK. Innovative construction... CHECK. Exclusive price tag... CHECK. In a sea of flip phones and candy bar phones that all look alike, the RAZR V3 is the Ferrari of mobile phones and stands out as such. If you're looking for a feature rich phone, then the V3 is not for you as a V600 will provide the same features for far less. But if you want a high-quality constructed phone that screams, "look at me, I'm a sexy b*tch," then the V3 is up your alley.Actually, a better analogy would be: The Acura NSX of mobile phones. Like the NSX, I feel the V3 is a marketing tool for Motorola. It's their way of saying, "We're known for inexpensive phones, but, look, we can build stylish, well-crafted, high-end phones too!"Unless wireless technology improves from GSM, the V3 is a phone that I can definitely keep for more than 2 years. The styling, design, and construction is just that good (I upgraded from a trusty and reliable, yet mediocre Nokia 3360 TDMA phone).There's been quite a debate about the construction of the V3 and the best explanation that I've heard is that the bottom backside (below the battery cover) and the lower front is plastic for the antenna. It certainly makes perfect sense to me (unless the metal frame IS the antenna) as all the other areas are cold to touch (in this weather) while those areas are usually room temperature. Furthermore, it would be misrepresentation on Motorola's part to advertise it as such. Regardless, this phone may seem flimsy, but it's very solid -- there is no comparison w/ my old Nokia 3360 and my girlfriend's V551.Mikey's likeys:1- The mini-USB port. This is great for single-point access for data and charging -- it's simple and should be a mobile phone standard!2- The Bluetooth connectivity. Coming from a wired hands-free setup, my Bluetooth headset (a Jabra BT250) is a godsend. I can leave the V3 charging in my home office and still be connected in the living room. (SIDE NOTE: stay away from from the D-Link Bluetooth USB adapter for PC connectivity and get the Belkin F8T001 adapter -- read my review on the D-Link for details)3- Quad band. Doubtful that I'll ever use this feature/benefit, but those two words will certainly impress all around you.4- The speakerphone. I've been a non-believer of mobile phone speakerphones, but I've got to admit, the V3's speaker phone is the bomb. It's loud and clear (but not loud enough for the car). My girlfriend tells me that I sound better w/ the V3 speakerphone than w/ my old Nokia 3360 and wired headset setup. When I don't have my Bluetooth headset, I'm spoiled w/ the speakerphone.5- The internal display. Going to the V3 from the Nokia 3360 is a leap of spacial proportions and after a couple of weeks, I have found myself to be spoiled w/ large internal display. And not only that, the V3 has an ATI IMAGEON graphics accelerator! All other phones (excluding PDA phones) pale in comparison in this regard.Mikey's no-likeys:1- No memory expansion. I don't see myself using up all 5MB of internal memory, but an SD/MMC card expansion slot would be nice. Maybe Motorola (or somebody else -- maybe myself) will come out w/ a mini-USB adapter for this purpose.2- Poorly written owner's manual. I have found that the owner's manual is more like a reference manual and sometimes leaves you figuring things out on your own. It does not explain how to use many common features that owners (especially ones new to Motorola phones) use. Instead, it lists all the features and expects you to put 1 and 1 together. It's like the "C++ Reference" vs "Learn How to Program in C++ in 21 Days." Maybe Motorola's technical writers are just to technical?3- Drops and dings. Like any "Ferrari," I'll probably go into a week-long mourning the first time I drop or ding the phone. I'm hoping there will be [good] cases available to protect my V3 while it juggles around w/ keys in my pocket. (SIDE NOTE: I have heard that Cingular / Lockline is not insuring this phone, but my Cingular sales guy was hesitant sell me the phone unless I bought the insurance)4- No EDGE. My girlfriend's $99 Motorola v551 has EDGE. Shame, shame, shame Motorola. Bad Motorola. Bad, bad, bad. Alas, it's akin to buying a $160k Ferrari 360 Modena and having a cheap $20 factory stereo system (or paying $90k for an Acura NSX and it's only 290hp).5- Internal display colors. I was all hyped up to hear about 260k colors, but Motorola's specs after some detective footwork is 65k colors, but up to 260k colors in MPEG-4 video playback. Very, very, sneaky and mis-leading indeed.Wishlist:1- I wished there was a PocketPC smart phone version of this phone. PocketPC + V3 form factor = perfection.Regarding multiple numbers for one name in the review below -- you can set the phonebook to display only primary numbers by:1- setting the primary number for all the names that have multiple numbers (you don't have to do this if a name only has one number);2- set the address book view to "Primary Contacts" in Phonebook Menu >>> Phonebook Setup >>> View;3- voila, only primary numbers are displayed.The way Motorola has implemented this is not very intuitive as Nokia's implementation (refer to my owner's manual dis-like above), but I have found Motorola's implementation to be a little more robust.UPDATE: It's been nearly three weeks since I've bought this phone and no buyer's remorse.",4
"good phone but no accessories

i have had this phone for 2 weeks now and i liked the look and feel of the phone. i use the phone only as a phone and not as a digital camera; so i will not comment on that.good:1. really slim. no more bulges in your formal trouser pockets.2. sound levels - speakerphone sound level is very good. i would have liked to have higher handset volume.3. charging - takes very less time to charge and also is very convenient to talk while charging if you use the little connector that they provide. that was a good idea...whoever thought of it, did a good job there.not so good:only one thing...no accessories with this phone. at this price they should have provided us with atleast a headset. so for all the money that you spend, you get just the little phone. NOTHING comes with it. :(this is a good phone...go for it if you can afford it.",3
"Great style, not exactly a mobile swiss army knife...

I've had the phone for just over 5 months now and I have to say I'm pleased with it. However, I'm a light mobile user. I spend on average about 30 minutes on the phone on any given day. This phone is definately an attention getter. It's sleek, stylish and very uncommon in it's appearance. However there is a price to pay for the ""bling factor."" This phone is by no means a swiss army knife of the phone world.The phone let's you take half way decent pictures, use blue tooth with great clarity, make people jealous, play real mp3s for ring tones and play a few java based games. It's ultrathin design meant whittling the memory down to about 5mb. The camera function is pretty easy to use and can be operated whether the phone is flipped open or not. There is not much storage space, as mentioned above, so you will have to move pictures off or delete frequently to leave space for other features. The phone does have a photo caller id feature which is a nice to have.The bluetooth on the phone is a great feature to have. It seems to shock everyone when they see such a slim phone beam wireless voice streams 15 ft away. The voice on the headset is crystal clear and the party on the other end can hear me fairly clearly. There a few quarks with the blue tooth. For some reason I'm constantly mating my motorola bluetooth headset with the phone. Also, the battery takes a beating when using the bluetooth. Overall, I'm satisfied with it's BT performance.The phone will play real mp3 songs as a ringer. It's a pretty cool feature and definately sounds better than midi sounds. Even other colleagues here that have phone which also play mp3s always comment on how clear my ringers sound compared to theirs.The design and styling of the phone is very unique. I particullary like the almost all metal casing. It's usually cool to the touch. The bottom portion which house the antenna has to be made of plastic for obvious reasons. The keypad is metal and does not give as most would expect from other phone keypads. It takes some getting used to at first. The backlghting on the keypad is great, and uses the technology found in Timex Indiglo watches, very clear, even, and bright illumination on the keypad. If you're a perfectionist the fact the phone doesn't close flush may get to you. The flip portion of the phone has mini rubber feet in the inside and it keeps it sticking a milimeter or two. I can live with it. The outside mini display screen is not high res but still it's color. It is also protect with a glass cover instead of plastic. This phone does not scratch easily!The volume on the phone when I first got it was particularlly weaker than I enjoy. A quick google search and I found a few utilities that let you 'realatively safely' correct the factory settings. Please do any mods with extreme caution. The navigation menu on the phone is pretty intuitive except for the phone book function. At first it would appear you cannot have multiple phone numbers for a single contact but that is not so. You have to use the grouping function to have multiple numbers for a single name. Please search the manual for more info.The games on the phone are ok at best. I rarely ever play them so I won't leave any more comments on the quality.The reception on the phone is good to very good. I've had phones with better reception but I've had many many more with worse signal quality.It doesn't have a calendar function or much room for many pictures, multiple mp3 ringers or many voice dial entries. The battery life is decent for light to medium users. It's not feature rich, but it does have some new technology showcased in the phone that allows for it's thin profile which definately adds to it's cool factor.In conclusion, this is a great phone for ""guy who always have the coolest gadgets."" If you're a heavy cell phone user and enjoy scheduling features, etc, this phone is not for you. Stick with PDA phones if that is what you're looking for. However, I really enjoy this phone and it's a great conversation starter at bars and clubs. ; ) Enjoy.",3
"Not all I had hoped for

I've had my V3 Razr (w Cingular) for around a year now and have been content, though not thrilled with it. My main issues are with sound volume and battery life. If I'm in a noisy room or on the street, I often have trouble hearing the person I'm speaking to. I complained initially about this and the Cingular rep said that I just needed to put the phone a little lower on my cheek, that never did the trick. Also, the battery life is short and unpredictable. The battery display will often say that the phone is either very low or very high (3 bars is fully charged, 1 is low), then will move quickly from a 3 to a 1, or will move from a 1 to a 3 if I turn the phone off and back on to reset it. If I spend much time on the phone, I have to recharge it once every day or two, which if fine when I'm at home, but a pain when traveling, and the varying battery gauge makes it hard to be sure that it's charged if I'll be out for a while. Also, despite the thin design, the width keeps it from being a small phone, which is fine with me, but doesn't really mesh with the advertising pitch.On the positive side, it's sleek, has held up through a couple of times being dropped, has a decent speaker phone and has (standard) handy alarm and calendar functions.All told, I wouldn't buy it again, but I haven't been so upset as to return it.",2
"Motorola RAZR V3

I recently purchased the Samsung P777 and unfortunately, it broke twice (I say its unfortunate due to its great look and functions), and it was time for a switch. I now have had the BLK RAZR for 3 days. Here are some pros and cons (Keep in mind, I am 15 years old, and my viewpoints may be different than those of an adults').Pros-Looks (shiny keyboard, ultra-thin, not too wide)-Speakerphone (very loud)-Reception-Nice color screen-Voice Dialing-Sound quality-Seems durableCons-Decent camera-No video recording or MP3 player-Lack of memory-Time is hardly visible on the outside screen during standby mode-Speaker volume is a bit low-Battery LifeI give it 4 stars because it lacks some features. My biggest complaint is the battery life, but just charge it every night and that problem is solved. Overall a good phone. Although it lacks some features, it is worth $200. If your looking for a phone that looks good but lacks some features of a high end phone, then this is for you.",3
"A Road Warriors Cell Phone

I got one of the first Razrs from Cingular so this isn't an ""I just got it yesterday and love it"" review. I've used it for ~8 months, traveling all around the states and world, dropping it several times, talking on it in the rain in Scotland, passing it through airport security dozens of times and taking and receiving hundreds of calls and texts. It works better than any of my previous phone. (Cingular coverage sucks sometimes, but the phone is always great).The Razr does all the things a cell phone should do and fits, truly fits, unobtrusively in your pocket. I hated the belt clip holsters and all the other inconvenient ways to lug around the bigger (all other) cell phones. This one slips away in shirt or slacks pocket, doesn't get caught on coats, seat belts and doorjabs and is always at hand. I'd like the new 1.3MP camera and the MP3 capability of the newer versions and when I lose or break this one I'll get another.Just what I wanted.",4
"Overall a pretty good phone

I received my RAZR near the end of June 2005. In that time I have dropped it twice, once on a concrete warehouse floor and the second time out of the window of my semi tractor, after uttering a few nasty words, I picked it up and it worked fine. As to the issue of signal strength, I have used it from Bismark ND to Boston to Miami and rarely have trouble making calls, The browser also works well in most places, including PA Amish country. Besides it does look pretty cool. I only wish I would have waited for the black one.",3
"Too expensive!

Razr V3 is the latest in the Moto lineup of flips.Pro's,1. It has all the latest features you would expect from a top end 2004 phone.2. Very thin and sleek design.3. Loud volume on the earpeice.4. Nice reception and no external antenna.5. Quad band for use around the world, once unlocked.Con's,1. It costs half a grand!2. Not impressed with the wide size. When put in pocket its large surface area is a hindrance.3. Awkward to hold while talking and also dialing.4. The body material although light and slim is still unimpressive IMO. V60 had much better finish.5. Constant buzz is heard from the screen when making calls.6. Menu system is still very crappy. Not at all intuitive, takes longer to a simple thing.7. No T9 for SMS text messaging.8. Poor camera quality (as is the case with most of the current phones).9. Below par handsfree quality.10. Phone available only with Chingular contract.Motorola has a habit to pricing their new flips way beyond the reasonable range. V60, V70, V600 and now Razr V3. All started in the half grand range and drop to realistic prices when the hype dies. I would say save your money or buy something worth it like an iPod mini and/or a Sony Ericsson/Nokia phone.Edit: As of March 6th its price has already fallen to 190 with new contract. In a few months it will be free, the price its really worth.",1
"Razr meets my expectations

What a GREAT cell phone. The LCD is crisp. The menues are easy to use. It has plenty of storage space. The battery life is pretty good. The clairity is much better than average. The bluetooth feature functions flawlessly. The speakerphone is perfect. Downloads are faster than usual. I'll try to think of something negative and let you know later. After 60 days, so far so good.",4
"Piece of junk

I bought a RAZR V3 when I switched from Verizon to Cingular due to pricing structure; I am very sorry now. This phone has so many basic problems that it is hard to believe this is not a phone from 20 years ago. I returned the first one, but the second one has the same problems:1. Garbled sound - I have to keep asking what was said.2. Garbled speech - They have to keep asking what I said.3. Drops calls where Verizon never did to the same numbers.4. Controls hard to reach when talking, and turning up the volume goes from deaf to partially deaf; you just cannot hear some callers that were never a problem with my other, older phones.5. Bad design for one handed operation. I live in a state that allows calls while driving, so one handed operation is a must. This phone, while having a nice big screen, if very hard to work with. The flatness and lack of buttons that can be felt make looking at it while using necesssary.6. The interface is klunky and requires many steps where my old phones required just one. For example, to see received calls you have to go to the ""Mall"" screen, toggle up and over, go to the ""Recent Calls"" screen, the to ""Received Calls,"" and then you only get the last 10! The same with calls I've placed. They can be gotton to with the send button, but only 10 are held in memory! My last phone held 30.7. I am going through warranty return to get different phone, and hope the problems of reception and dropped calls are not with Cingular.",0
"Good Phone, Not so great Toy

I'm on my second Razr in three months of ownership. The first one malfunctioned after a day in my pocket, and I had to send it in under warranty. The keyboard was all locked except for the on/off button--I was told by Moto that this is a malfunction that they get frequently. So the first thing I'd mention is little durability. Second, it's a bit buggy and awkward to navigate. For example, if you want to turn your phone on vibrate in a meeting and it is on a ring mode, there is no quick way to do it, and more importantly no silent way to do it. You must click approximately three buttons to go from ""Loud"" ring mode to ""Vibrate"" mode, and each click involves a noise equal to the ring setting at the time. So if you're called into a quick meeting at work with your phone in your pocket, and it's not already on silent or vibrate, you either have to embarrass yourself by making noticeable loud technology noise, or you better pray no one calls.Another problem I have had with both Razr's I've owned is the retention of data in games. It came prepackaged with a Golf game, that unpredictably and periodically deletes all settings and progress you've made--I still like the game so I've built up my character a bunch of times, but it would've been nice to be able to keep my character for longer than a week. Another consideration regarding java / gaming apps is that there is no way to turn off sound on the application, i.e., the only way you can do it is within the game itself. It makes noise even if you have all functions on your phone on silent. And if that game plays music every time you turn it on, well then, you can never play when you're supposed to be quiet--there's no work-around to this.Another minor quibble I have is the proprietary head set, if you lose your headset, then you're going to have to search and pay a premium for a new one. The phone is also very very slow. There is a 0.5 to 1.5 second lag with every key you press, so say you need to open up the contacts, search for a name, open the name, then dial a number, you're looking at about 5 to 10 seconds minimum to begin to connect. This is a far cry from my old LG, which response time was virtually instantenous. The process to do a three way call is cumbersome and time consuming as well, with noticeable lag in between each step, and you can't link the calls until both are connected.On the bright side, however, is that the phone is super thin and fits very very well into my pocket. It feels as if it's built sturdy. It's plenty loud and I never seem to have a problem holding a audible conversation. And seems to get pretty good reception.All-in-all it's a great ""phone,"" and although packed with features, it's downsides can outweigh the potential upsides of the features, and as such it's not such a great ""toy."" I'd only recommend this phone for someone who could really get a lot of utility from an ultrathin phone (e.g., someone who's carrying a lot of crap in his/her pocket).",2
"Cons more than the pros!

A stylish phone that has some good features. I feel that these are overshadowed by the unreliable working of the RAZR. I guess, I can easily substantiate after 7 replacements in 7 months. The heights of replacements - 3 defective phones in 3 days. I doubt the quality process followed by the manufacturer.It looks like a bad attempt to manufacture a world class phone with all the hype associated with it. It manages to meet the expectations in few departments. Reception, Battery Life and mainly reliablity of RAZR V3 is hopeless, backed by its fragile nature. So be ready to buy atleast a simple casing for the RAZR else you will be out of warranty replacement and be stuck with a bad phone for two years if you signed a contract with Cingular.I liked the speaker phone and also the mp3 ringtone player. Bluetooth connectivity is decent. But these are good if the phone itself works as it supposed to. The proprietary USB cable and software is an added cost.This has too many service related problems. Amazon promptly replaced the phone as and when problems crept up (4 in a month). But after the ""one month"" trial period, the buck has been passed to Cingular Warranty Service. Spent almost 9 hours trying to get a working replacement. Sorry if I sound harsh! But it is a fact. The reliablity of RAZR can be easily rated in the negative if allowed. On one hand Cingular trusts the manufacturer blindly to supply phones to be sold or replaced, and users like me get a string of defective replacements.I too fell for the looks and promise of superb functionality when it entered the market, now I am wiser. If you are planning to buy this phone, be sure to read reviews from users both positive and negative before you take the leap. Given a choice now, I would gladly opt for a different phone from either Nokia or Sony-Ericcson.Update: May 26, 2006=====================Finally cingular replaced my Silver Razr with Black Razr which so far seems to be holding on...I have my fingers crossed and also...touch wood!",0
"For business users and techno fanatics exclusively!

The Motorola V3 looks and feels amazing. It is definitely in a league of its own, especially with the declining quality in Motorola's mainstream telephones.I purchased this phone for $500 CAN (approximately $410 US) and it came with the leather carrying case, Bluetooth handsfree, and all the usual accessories.On the negative side, the keypad is really tough to clean. Some reviewers have mentioned the unit's low volume, even at the maximum level. I agree with that remark, the ""sweet spot"" is tiny and you must press your ear against the unit in order to hear clearly.However, if you really like this phone, I don't think any of the above will keep you away from it. I'd buy it again.Today's Motorola phones all feel so cheap and the RAZR V3 is the exception. It is a bit expensive but part of the pleasure is to know that you won't see every 15 year old kid with it. It is a unique and distinctive piece of technology.",3
"Way too much for a not very exciting phone!

Purchased this phone recently because I was interested in Bluetooth wireless headsets and this was one of three that support Bluetooth at Cingular. The phone works better than my previous Motorola phone, and it fits nicely in a pocket. The Cingular knucklehead insisted that a two year agreement is required to get this wonderful price of $499.00. Why do I listen to those guys!Now, at $499.00, it's not such a great phone, item for item. I like that there is no antenna to be near ones brain so it's less likely to cause brain cancer (jawbone cancer????) This phone is a good phone, but for $500.00 it's a rip off.I'm planning a trip to China in February, we'll see if the GSM really works very well from the third world! Even if it does, there is no really good reason for me to call from China anyway so who cares! The screen is terrible in bright light. In fact, you can't see anything in bright light except a black screen. Switching the Bluetooth on is a pain, but it is better to do that than leave it on all the time as it will drain the battery VERY quickly if you are not using it and leave it on.While it's a good phone, the after purchase feeling is one of getting ripped off. I realize people don't like to tell other people when they paid WAY TOO MUCH for anything or that the item purchased isn't very great, but this is the only way I can get it off my chest and possibly help someone from making a mistake. There is nothing sexy or particularly high tech about this phone to make it worth $500.00.And by the way, the camera is really awful at a max of 640x480. And the Voice Dialing does NOT WORK with numbers stored on the card, only the ones IN THE PHONE taking up more memory for that feature if you want to use it with your Bluetooth headset! What's that all about! Engineering has not done all that much here!The Bottom Line: I should have bought the much cheaper phone and signed a 1 year agreement! This was just stupid!",1
"Fancy yes, but not worth it

Okay, it's really cool that the screen is pretty big, the pictures are really clear for a phone and the phone is really stinking thin. All that being said, if you need a basic phone to talk on, this is not the phone for you. And definitely not at the cost of it. Unless you have the phone pressed as close to your ear as possible, it's hard to hear the other person. As a topper, it's either an expensive handsfree or another expensive handsfree (neither of which fit smaller ears). I'd rather I had stuck with my v551 bluetooth.",1
"this phone is way to fragile

I had the phone for a month and was satisfied but when one of my friends dropped it it broke. this is an ok phone but just be sure not to drop or it will break the second it hits the ground",0
"razr v3

the best motorola phone made!i have had many and this is there best effort yet.it all works like it should and the bluetooth is well made and voice dial is the best i ever had.and the thinest ever.",4
"Great Phone, Great Look, Great $40 Price!!!

I think this is a good phone. I owned a Moto V551 and this is almost the sameexcept it lacks as much memory. This phone has some good skins, themes, features,and a huge screen. It's camera is great considering it's only a VGA. I owned aSony Ericsson T616 and that camera stunk, I'd take this one over my old Sony.It could use more memory but overall it's a pretty good phone, especially whenyou can get one for only $40. (...)I'd be happy to help you out. There are better phones out there but this wasn'tmeant to be a ""Top of the Line"" phone. It's an awesome looking all metal phone,get one if you really want one!!!",3
"Ok phone. Cool design, but nothing wonderful.

Bought this phone(Actually the black v3 but the only real difference is video support and additional memory), for $149 from BB, replacing my v551, basically just for the ""chic factor"". Initally I was very happy and excited with my purchase, but after a couple of weeks the novelty wore off and its shortcomings became apparent. The biggest issue I have is being able to hear through the earpiece. Unless you ear is EXACTLY on a random ""sweet spot' good luck hearing in anyhintg but the quietest environments. I even removed the little ""M"" circle with little or no help. The second shortcoming is the the screen. While it has more colors available than the v551 the resolution does NOT look nearly as good. And if you are viewing blacks and not looking directly at it, you get a wierd grey-black thing going on with one eye. Kind of hard to explain, except for those of you with the phone. Much to my dismay the screen is actually WORSE than the one on the v551. The third is the camera. I rarely use a phone cam, but the times I needed it, the pictures looked, well...horrible. And last but not least, the reception. The reception is not as good as everyone makes it out to be. The v551 actually had better reception. My new LG CE500 actually has MUCH better reception and is generally a much better phone. This phone is a GOOD phone. Nothing more nothing less.",2
"The New Motorola RAZR V3 Won't Cut Into Your Wallet! It SIZZLES with FEATURES!

I've had so many poor experiences with cell phones, that I'm finally thrilled to own a phone that meets almost every need I have! In addition to having about 90% of the features that I require in a nice phone, the Motorola RAZR V3 is extremely attractive and is very affordable. The phone does NOT feel like a toy and I don't think you'll have to worry about breaking it with great usage. It's a Motorola phone that has been designed to deliver all of the ""goodies"", but focusing on quality.I've experienced only 4 calls being dropped in a 4 month period. The clarity of calls is unsurpassed, as far as my experience goes, and the controls on the side of the phone (volume, etc.) make it simple to make changes to your current call. You won't be fumbling around and you'll find yourself wondering how you could have ever carried a different style flip phone in the past!Everyone has certain features that they like to have in a cellular phone-some many focus on ring tones, while others require that their phone have a speaker phone. Choosing a good phone can be frustrating and often quite confusing. It helps to listen to others who have already bought the phone and are now locked into whichever Cellular Phone Agreement that applies to them.As far as design is concerned, the V3's surpasses the typical clamshell design and raises the bar to a higher level with the impressive aluminum construction. You'll enjoy a very large color display (176 x 220)with 220,000 colors-yes, 220,000 colors! The outside cover has a full color display (98 x 80)and will allow you to see Caller Information, Photos, Signal Strenth and the Time! With too many features to tell you about, you'll find most all of the phones features and on-screen menus by utilizing the sleek 5-way center button on the backlit control panel!The price through Amazon and through some other sites are incredible. I tried getting the same phone through the provider I have and it was about $99.00 on sale. I chose to purchase it online and agreed to sending in the Rebate-which was promptly sent to me.The phone is not perfect. If you buy a Motorola RAZR V3 and have any problems with service or the phone, contact the seller or the service provider. There is ALWAYS a chance of getting a ""Lemon"", but don't let that totally discourage you!",4
"Good Phone

Ive had my razr for about 4 months now. at first it felt like it would break easily but its pretty solid. My one complaint is the screen. Somehow it got really scratched up and all kinds of dust got behind it which i cant figure out how to remove. good phone though.",3
"Crap!

Great looking, great screen, nice and big...but...there is a high pitched sound in the ear piece. Sounds like your brain is being zapped with radio waves or Microwaves...after 3 months it had to be repaired twice by Moto and it still stinks...now T-Mobile will send another one...refurbished of course...waste of money!",0
"Terrible phone

This phone is horrible. Period. I first bought mine from a Cingular employee I know 8 months ago, and since then, I have had to exchange it out three times. Anything from low sound volume, not showing voicemail messages, not receiving calls when there are 5 bars showing, not being able to call when there are 5 bars showing, dropping calls, and not sending or receiving text messages has plagued all of the four razr phones that I have had. In addition to this, dust accumulates in both the front screen and the inside screen. This makes it nearly impossible to see what you are looking at on the screen when outside in sunlight. The razr I have now is the last one I will ever get. This is partly due to my utter dissatisfaction with the phone, but also due to the fact that the front plastic screen has a minor crack in it, and Motorola will not exchange it out even though it still has all of the problems listed above. Save yourself the money and go with a phone that actually works, and will work longer than a couple of months",0
"This phone is a lot of fun.

I have had this phone for a couple of months now, and couldn't be happier. The fact that amazon can sell these with rebates that make the phone free was what sealed the deal for me.Mobile Phone Tools is a must, you need to get the CD, ir really unlocks the capabilities of the phone, you could check ebay for some great prices that include the cable to hook it up to your computer. This will allow you to put video on your phone, mp3 ringtones, wallpaper and screen saversThere are several additional pieces of software that will allow the phone to capture video and you can install games on your phone and all at no cost to you. The functionality of the phone is great as it allows the synching of the phone with outlook, for contacts and calendar issues.Adding any new files or information to your phone can be done with your computer, so you don't have the issue of entering information by hitting the number keys on the phone.I would highly reccomend this phone, free is also an excellent price.",4
"Form over function

I really expected to love this phone. And if I only had to admire it from an aesthetic point of voice, I would love it.Too bad the phone actually needs to be functional.Here, in a nutshell, are the reasons I will never again be seduced by a form-over-function phone:1. Missed calls. The phone won't ring and vibrate at the same time. I can't tell you how many calls I've missed because I had the phone on audible ring and the surrounding area was noisy.2. Missed calls. The most aggravating feature of this phone is that it will spontaneously change itself to silent mode. The problem? Those two little buttons on the exterior side of the phone. They change the ring mode. And they're sensitive enough that if you leave the phone in your pants pocket, that they'll change mode on you when jiggling around in your pocket.3. Navigation. The Motorola software is a mess -- difficult to figure out, plus slow.All in all, this phone is a thing of beauty -- if you don't mind wasting time and missing calls.",0
"Best Cell Phone Ever

I love this phone, we have 2. The voice recognition is perfect. The only thing I would add is more memory so that more than about 20 numbers can be voice dialed via Bluetooth. I use the HS85 series Bluetooth in my car and it works perfectly with the phone. I could not be happier and the service from Cingular has been superb.",4
"IT BREAKS ALL THE TIME!!!

Ok, so I bought into the hype about the Razr when it first came out. Now, however, I HATE THIS PHONE. IT HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. Due to the fact that it is so slim, the wires are super thin as well and constantly break. It costs a lot to fix, including a day off of work to travel the extensive distance to someone who knows how to fix it. Then I finally got fed up with the phone breaking and decided to buy a new one, a completely different brand, but Cingular said I wasn't ready for an ""upgrade"" so I had to pay full price! I got screwed... beware the Razr (and any Motorola products for that matter--their Blue Tooth headsets are no better!!! Even my boyfriend who works for Moto won't buy their products!)",0
"Excellent form and function

There isn't much to say about this phone, its extremely small, easy to use (both the keypad and the interface) and is reliable. I don't end up using all of the features of this phone but I can say its been a very user-friendly expierence so far.",4
"Happiest cellphone purchase in ages

I'm a high-volume user - on the phone all the time. Its been a few years since I've found a phone that I really dig. I dropped $1000 on the first Nokia slide worldphone available in the states, another thousand on the second one, etc. I buy new cell phones when good ones come along that I like. I have the BLACK RAZR and while I'm not accustomed to Motorola's user interface, and the iTap seems a little bit of an extra step in messaging, I LOVE this phone. Its smart - it picks up my headset whenever its in range automatically. It can handle my 500+ contacts, it gets voicetags right, its got a speakerphone that's seriously useful in the car checking voicemail, and I LOVE how it expands when its open to become kind of a full-sized object instead of a microtiny too-small-for-your-own-good kind of phone. I love everything about it. I only wish the menu system were slightly more customizable, but this cheap purchase has made me happier than I've been with the crap phones I've had to put up with since my two great Nokias in the last two years. If you don't have one, GET ONE! : )",4
"Awesome Morotola Razor V3

It is the thinnest, lightest, most practical mobile I have ever owned. It fits in any pocket and is not noticeable. It is sleek, stylyish, has all the features of the V600 but also includes a larger, inner LCD, color screen. The light touch keypad is also a wonderful addition and the characters are large and all light up. The ringer is louder than that of the V600. It is overall a wonderfull mobile.",4
"Phone is very nice. Cingular service is very bad.

I had this phone for a few days and I really liked it for what it is. The main advantage of the phone is the design and the size. It fits nicely in pockets and you forget it's there. Functionality is ok - you've probably already read the specs. There are phones out there that can offer more on that side though.Here comes the bad part. Cingular service was way below my expectations. The reception and the quality was very bad. Phone calls were dropping on a regular basis. Customer service wasn't very helpful either. Eventually, I had to return the phone. Currently I use T-mobile with Motorola A630 and I am very very happy with the service. If T-mobile has good reception in your area then that is the way to go.",2
"Great phone..

The RAZR is by far the most sturdy phone I have ever had. Made of aluminum alloy, I have dropped the phone numerous times and not even a scratch. The only thing I don't like about the phone is the address book. It list different phone numbers for the same person as a different entry. It makes a large phone book virtually impossible to scroll through. But this can be solved by using the voice command function. I also don't like how the screen gets dirty all the time but you can clean it whenever.",3
"would get 5 stars but cost took a star off

I like this phone, but i got mine for free in a contest. The cingular service is much better than of other providers. What I like about this phone is that you have a color outside screen, it has a plasma screen, the pictures are wonderful on this phone, the phone is thin (i guess thin is in), and for caller id, you can see who's calling if you set up the picture function. However, if you do this you have to save the number to the phone instead of the sim. I like the bluetooth capability, mainly because if you have a computer with bluetooth it can connect to the razr. The keys are chemically etched. One thing i don't like is the price. I know it has fallen, but to replace this phone if i lose it would be $400. For the money, if I were to want a replacement (budget), I would take the v551 which has a lot of the same features, but it is economical compared to the razr. This phone is cool no matter what.",3
"Motorola Razr V3

The small and sexy v3 phone is the ultimate in celluar technology. I love my razr phone and I have found it extremely useful in everyday situations.. Besides the fact that every time I walk down the street I have to worry about a $500 invesment in my pocket, the phone easily impresses all of my friends with its lavish features including a camera, video camera, bluetooth, voice dialing, large color display, and many other featueres... This phone is a little small buts its very nice to have. I reccommend its its great.-Plsailboy",4
"Great look: Battery power HORRIBLE

yes I agree with most of you: the RAZR is definitely sleek looking and such. I've barely had it for a month and already I'm disappointed. Seems I am always charging this phone even though I do not 'clock in the time'. The large screen is great; the fact you can put it in your backpocket and almost forget it's there is nice, too. But so far I am not impressed.. yes Nokia does make better phones....",2
"Like every other Motorola phone.

Okay my mom Bought the RAZR and i bought the sony ericsson z500a and the ericsson is 10x better. The RAZR does have a really good camera though. But the RAZR has virtually no additional features compared to the other MOTO's! DON'T BUY IT!",0
"Show Off Phone

Ok i bought this phone when it first came out yes it was 500 dollars with a plan. i had to have it but then the negatives cam such as it was to thin couldnt feel it in you pocket so you would constintly have to feel for it, then again sometime when you would wear tighter jeans the phone was to wide and it got annoying. The phone is also not that durable yes i am a human i drop things and when i droped this phone it would break. the camera was a good one and i loved the video feature. however after breaking this one i got a motorola v220 and was much happier it had most of the same functions but yet its more durable like i can drop it and not worry about it and stuff like that so over all if you have the money and you want a phone to show off then get this phone its for you.",3
"Great reception

We live in a ""low to med."" coverage area and this phone provides service in areas most other phones do not.",1
"Worst Service I Have Ever Gotten From Amazon

Bought this phone with Cingular service. I needed the phone in a hurry. I checked my order next day, had this weird message:""Order RevisionOrder placed October 08, 2005 at 10:35 PM PDTOpen order -- your order revision requiredhas not approved you for any phone and service plan packages. Please cancel necessary phone and service plan packages from your order. We cannot proceed with your order without some action on your part. Please be aware that if you do not take action on this item within 5 DAYS, it will be cancelled from your order.Cancel necessary phone and service plan packages""I had no idea what this cryptic message meant, but essentially they were requiring me to cancel the order. I have three cell phones in my family, perfect credit, no earthly reason why I wouldn't be approved for a cell phone account, just the above message with no explanation. Of course, there is no one at Amazon to call for an explanation. I don't know if my form was missing some information, or something was mistyped - no idea at all what happened. I think that if Amazon was going to cancel my order, they need to explain it to me.I have bought from Amazon before, usually good service, but this is just awful.I think that Amazon is in over their heads in the cell phone business.From other comments, it sounds like Amazon is not being fully honest or transparent in their cell phone ads.",0
"No problem with keeping my same old cell number

I purchased a cellphone on Amazon.com that had a rebate. When I got the phone I called T-Mobile and had my number moved over to the new cellphone. I then sent the rebate information out and received the rebate about 6 weeks later. I encountered no problems with getting the rebate of with transferring the number from Verizon to T-Mobile!",2
"WOW!

The picture on amazon doesn't do it justice. This phone is HOT! The body is solid and the innards do amazing things. Anyone that can afford it should get it now.",4
"Beware AT&T Customers!!!

While AT&T might have been acquired by Cingular, their systems are not integrated. I had an existing plan with AT&T and bought this phone since my physical bill now says Cingular. When I tried to put my existing SIM chip into the Razr, it displayed ""contact Service Provider"" when I turned it on. After calling AT&T support, they say that I need to spend an additional $25 to get a Cingular SIM card - that the AT&T cards don't work with this phone.!!!!! BEWARE of the hidden costs!!!!",1
"HAD TO HAVE IT

Left T-Mobile to Cingular... Had to Have the RAZR ! The phone rocks and is so hot to have... Everyone comments on it... easist speakerphone and best quality on cellphones today. Remember you only go around once... You ain't coming back.. GET RAZR'd !",4
"A look good and a feel good phone!

I got Motorola V3 as a replacement for Nokia 6600. So for me the ""bulge"" factor is very important. I am getting 'almost' the same functionality with 1/4 thickness! The thing I miss the most is expandibility! Dont care mcuh for the lack of video capture. Other than the size, the definite pluses of Motorola over Nokia is the iTap messaging system. I found it very convinient and user friendly. Moreover, the unit paired up with my computer using bluetooth without an issue. I have had trouble doing that with nokia. The screen is clear and crisp (though if you are looking for a good imaging phone - look else where - may be Sony Ericsson K 750i), the key pad is nice (not cramped up) and the speaker phone is of good quality. The phone has voice activated dialing.In short this one has all the good ""phone features"". It is a smart looking phone - not necesarily a 'smart phone'. And dont get it if camera quality and video capture is important to you. The price is high but I guess is already coming down.",3
"Great phone

After 3 yrs of the Sony Ericsson T68i I had enough. I decided it was time to get a new phone and this is the phone I had been waiting for. It is a flip phone, but it is so thin that it's thinner then 99% of the current phones out there. The software is fast unlike the Sony T68i and since it is a flip phone my hands don't cramp up when using it. It is so light that you don't even feel it's in your pocket. The graphics are amazing, and so is the hifi sound. The phone feels very solid in your hands. Looking at the T68i makes me laugh now, it feels like a kids toy phone. Remember how revolutionary the startac was?? Well, Motorola has done it again, they are back.",3
"Yes! You can use your own mp3's for ringtones

Just got the phone so here are a few of my first impressions...1. YOU can use YOUR mp3's as ringtones... I havn't heard this discussed before. It took me a few hours to get it working right. Im using a mac, and isync (with bluetooth) works well. With Bluetooth running on both, and after setting it up in the bluetooth preferences on the mac, from the bluetooth icon on the top right of the menu bar you choose Browse device and select the phone. From here you can drag and drop audio, picture and movie files from the computer to the phone and vice versa. mp3's are a little trickier. I used a program called audion to open up an mp3 in its editor. From here you can erase portions of the song you dont need and save it as an mp3 for a ringtone. This still results in a large file size, so after you save this smaller version, you can open it again in audion and use the encode feature to reduce the recording quality, from say 128 bit to 64 bt, and adjust the stereo setings. From this point, you just have to drag the encoded file from where it was saved on your computer to the bluetooth file transfer browser. This sure beats paying $2-$3 for a crap ringtone, especially when you can buy a full song on itunes for $0.99. I had tried using quicktime pro to select the song portion i wanted, but was only able to save the file in a .mov or .mp4 format. Both of these versions are not recognized by the phone.2. The phone book really sucks, I mean I could not imagine a worse one. I 'upgraded' from a siemens sl56 that is 2 yrs old with a much better phone book. You can not save multiple numbers to the same person (they are copied and show up as duplicate names with the differing numbers in your address book) You can not input physical addresses, or birthdays.3. The display is completely illegible in direct sunlight (a problem if you use your phone outside in a sunny area such as florida) This is in contrast to my sl56, the display of which is just as legible in the dark as in full sun.I thought of returning the phone when i discovered that you can not email youself riingtones (midi) files ( according to cingular) No way was I going to pay for ringtones. In the old days, before cell phones, you could easily find midi versions of tons of free midi songs on the net. These are the same type used by cell phones today.4. Regarding the size, it is a little bulky, and not easily opened and closed with one hand. In contrast, the sl56 slider phone was very easy to open and close with one hand and i never felt like i was going to drop it while opening it. I'm comparing it to the sl56, because the razr phone is supposedly also classified as an ultra small phone.",2
"Buyer beware.... this phone is Fragile!

I have had my phone since Mar '05 and it has been in for service twice, once for a cracked lens and now for moisture problems.Both times the phone was in my front pocket wasn't dunked in water, etc.I am not hard on phones. I had my previous StarTac phones for about 4 years, no service problems, but it was starting to wear out....was having problems sending/receiving calls.If you doubt what I am saying, drop this phone or go jogging with it in your shorts pocket.... it will soon be in for service (or just plain OUT OF SERVICE.Save your money... go elsewhere.",0
"over-rated but still a good phone

I've had my Motorola Razr V3 now for 6 months. I rely on it as my main business phone, I'm an attorney. I've roamed with it around the USA, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, Italy, Spain, and France. Works fine. What I don't like is the Bluetooth is too gimicky and the headset battery is short lived. Not real intuitive how to seriously use the bluetooth. My biggest gripe is it supports only simple call forwarding on/off. My much cheaper Nokia supported call forward if busy/if not answered/etc. The SMS message memory is way too small. I've recently started to use the GPRS with the USB cable to my laptop. The Motolrola Phone Tools is a disaster. Cingular call manager is far better, throw away the Motorola software.",2
"Hate this phone!

It's very difficult to hear on this phone. It was in the beginning and now more so only 7 months later! I'm about to get yet another new phone b/c this one is ""unable to charge"" now and I can't be w/o a phone while motorola decides what to do with it. This is the 2nd motorola to do this. My last one I would have to hold the charging plug into the phone to get a connection. That one unexpectedly died on me, taking a bunch of non-SIM numbers with it.",0
"Good phone and stylish.

Ive had this phone for about a year and if you haven't bought one by now you're not going to get any wow factor that it had originally. I got some looks at first but, there are too many now and if you want a rare and stylish new phone, go with the SLVR. Im changing to one in a month. Anyhow, the phone is great looking first of all with some very good features. It has no antenna which is good and you dont even feel it in your pocket. The camera is decent but, it makes up by having a beautiful large and vibrant screen. The speaker is loud and so is the phone in general. Bluetooth works for up to 30 ft and really is great if you are in the car. This phone is a bargain now at $50- $150 with a plan so if you thought of buying this phone, you should!",3
"Great Phone

Great Phone. Wanted the V3i with itunes but I hear the official US release is on hold. (Who knows why!!! Crazy. The US is the itunes capital of the world!) Was going to go for the V3c but I heard Verizon hacked the phone and limited some of Motorola's intended features. So I went for the older V3 from Cinglar. Sure it doesn't have an MP3 player like the V3i or the upgraded camera like the V3c but its still a great phone and works well with Cingular in south jersey. This is by far the best phone I've ever owned.",4
"way overhyped

This phone is way overhyped. Its features do not justify its price, this phone's primary purpose is to make a fashion statement not innovate. I'm glad I changed this phone for the truly supererior moto Mpx220. Which has expandable memory, mp3 player, megapixel camera, windows 2003, bluetooth, video playback, Quad band and its unlocked, and I like the design much better and its much cheaper. The Razr has no expandable memory only 5 megs. It is Quad Band. It has a Thin but flimsy and still bulky design. Reception is ok but I like the Mpx220 better in that deparment. The only thing worth mentioning is the screen which is gorgeous truly impressive but still does not justify its price. It has bluetooth but so does the cheaper moto V550, and v600. The camera is not even megapixel. It can only playback videos not record them. This phone's price needs to come down, its way overpriced for the mediocre features it posses. Again do not buy this phone, unless all u want to do is show off the amount of mone that was thrown away on this phone. But my Mpx220 out does this phone any day of the week, as do other less pricey models.",1
"Advantages are obvious, but ...

The advantages to the RAZR are obvious: small and attractive. I have found it's also quite durable; it's been in a pocket with no cover, and has sustained only minimal scratches. After 5 months of usage, it's almost as pretty as it was when I removed it from the box.From an interface and software standpoint, the RAZR has been a difficult phone to use. I've had several problems with the camera. I had to return my first one because the software had failed to allow image browsing. This failure occurred within the first month.My current phone has worked well until about a month ago, when the camera essentially stopped working. It takes pictures, but the pictures are all garbled and unusable. I don't really use my phone as a camera, so this doesn't affect me too much, but I'd have preferred not to pay for a camera that doesn't work.Overall, the interface is poorly designed and implemented. The keypad and navigation buttons are difficult to isolate when pressing buttons, and it is easy to press the wrong one. Since the buttons don't depress much, it can be difficult to know if you've pressed a button or not. This problem is compounded by the fact that the display often lags behind the keystrokes by a noticable amount. I would have much preferred they dedicate less effort to the lackluster media features (such as video and a low resolution camera) and more to an interface with better responsiveness. It is inexcusable for a state of the art phone to be less usable than one from years ago.I should note that these complaints are from a RAZR purchased new in June. The issues I addressed may have been resolved since then. If they have not, I can only recommend the RAZR if size is a primary consideration.",1
"Paying for the looks only

I got this phone about a week ago and sure, it's thin, it's cool looking but in the end, it's just a phone. I was deciding between the V3 and a nokia 6230. I really think i should've gone with the nokia.- The V3's speakerphone isn't that loud. I turn it on and end up turning it back off because i can hear better without it.- The phone has a slim profile but it's actually pretty large. it's just thin. When it's open, it looks huge against your face.- The buttons are flat and takes used to using. This is especially true if you like to text message a lot, like me. The upside to this is that Motorola's iTap software is really nice to use compared to my old samsung.- Yes, it has a large screen. but when you use it, oils from your face get all over it. the oils from your fingers get on the keys which transfer to the screen.- no games unless you want to connect to the internet. BUMMER!!- crappy ring tones. again, you'll have to pay for better ones.The nice thing about cingular is that yes, you have good reception, mobile to mobile, and rollover. The bad thing is they totally rip you off in text messages compared to t-mobile.",2
"Early adopter

Updating my previous impression.Reinstalled mobile phone tools software and haven't had any problems with crashing anymore. Still the included lite version of the software is fairly handicapped, and Motorola requires you to pay if you want the fully automated version (unlike Nokia), so I leave my rating at 4 stars.I've had no problems with the top being flimsy. In fact, I think it's sprung quite tight to the open and the closed position. The flip doesn't rock from side to side at all, in fact there is NO play on the flip in the open or closed position on my phone.I would wish for more user configurable menus, that and a memory slot considering this is one of Motorola's top-of-the-line phones.",3
"Happy

I bought this becasue I was very happy to see a phone with a metal case again. I used to just use nokia phones back in the day and they would break at least once a month on me. Bought the Moto v60 and was really blown away. The best phone I ever had. Then I upgraded to color phones and tried the other Motos. Really big disapointment. Moto phones are made so cheap and fall apart just like nokia. When this came out I jumped on it. Finally Moto was going back to the quality phones.PROS:-Some what sturdy case. The metal parts seem solid. No marks as of yet (1 month).-The battery life is a little tiny bit higher then your average phone. I have to charge it at night but it has at least half the life left on it. I talk for about 3 hours a day.-Camera is ok not the best and by far not the worst.-Slim form factor. And yes its wider then your normal flip but this is a good size. Other phones always seemed to skinny for me.CONS:-Not all of it is metal. The bottom is plastic and it seems to be cheap plastic. It creaks when you push on it. I think that is where the antenna is, and if it has a SAR rating of .80 (I think) at the ear then I wonder how much your jaw is getting. Rather my jaw get cancer then my brain right?-The vol is almost a joke it is so low. At the highest its about what a normal phone is at its middle setting. I used to have to turn people down on my cell, now I am struggling to hear them sometimes.-The keypad looks nice but its a pain in the butt. The donut thing in the middle is already scracthed by my finger nail. The rest of the keypad is protected it seems and has no marks.-A pain to clean. The keypad is shiny and gets crap all over it. When you clean it the rubber lining between the keys grabs part of what ever cloth you are using and gets it looking even worse.-Phone book. Good god man. The fact that they used this phone book really shows that either they don't put a lot of effort into the phone or was a total mess up. Either way it is a true shame.-Good luck with support and warranty from Moto. Past experiences with them was very poor. You send your phone to get fixed and a month later you get it back and they didn't even read what the problem was before they ""fix"" it and send it back still broken.The reason they make phones out of cheap plastic in my opinion is because what do you do 6 months after your phone looks like you dropped it down the stairs a few dozen times. You buy another. Strong durable plastic is used all the time. For crying out loud Glad uses it all the time. I am more then happy to pay 600 dollars on quality and if you have the money do the same. This phone is not even close to meeting my expectations of what I thought I would get for a 600 dollar ""basic"" cell phone. I have high standards and for top dollar I want the best. Moto might be seeing this and is offering good rebates now. 250 or something on Amazon as of now. Well worth it for that price.To the other reviewer about Verizon. They use CDMA and this phone is only for GSM. I doubt they will ever make a CDMA version. But of course I have no real clue. Call Motorola.Also sorry for my spelling mistakes and all. It would take to much time to go back and review what I wrote. I am not getting paid for this and won't waste my time. Good luck and I think you will be very happy with this phone over all.",3
"Third Times a Charm....I Hope!

I recently ""upgraded"" from a Sony Ericsson T610 to the Moto RAZR. I receive a %40 discount on Cingular phones through my employer, so the price was not a problem. The features are nice, I've been able to save money on games, wallpapers and ring tones by utilizing Bluetooth and a P2P network. The screen is big! Overall the phone is sleek and thin. However, I feel the T610 has an easier user interface and is able to screen calls.The first RAZR was fine for the first 72 hrs. and then the send key began to stick. I returned to the store and exchanged it for another one. Needless to say the customer service rep was not happy he had to provide me with a brand new replacement phone. In effect he threw the phone and SIM card on the counter and walked away.I took the second RAZR home and made sure to give a full charge. The first time it was turned on the screen display began to flicker. It would stop, but occasionally bars would appear across the screen. I bypassed the store this time and contacted Cingular directly. The CSR arranged for an exchange at a different store, so I could avoid the last experience.Now I'm on my third phone and subsequently have become an expert at reinstalling my phone list. I would recommend locating a copy of Mobile Phone Tools for use with the RAZR, as this program allows you to sync your address book and calender. Also, it has a media program in which you can create your own MP3 ringtones and image capture for wallpapers.In summary I would not recommend this phone to anyone. I purchased a Moto V551 for my wife at the same time as the RAZR. This phone has all the features of the RAZR and video capture. The V551 is half the cost of the RAZR, reliable, better sound and uses a standard Moto charger.",0
"Great Phone with some added features (V600)

Despite on what you might read in these reviews this phone is a great upgrade. I recently upgraded from my V600, the V3 is a bit wider as some may have noted several times but this gives you a larger screen to view. It has a better color resolution than the V600 with some added features: Better AIM interface, quick launch buttons for email and Internet, wider body makes for easy handling of phone (if used without Bluetooth headset (HS850). The one thing I like also (for you V600 users) is the flush keypad! My screen of my V600 would get scratched from the flip contacting the keys.) Not so the V3. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is I had to purchase my own clip (holster) the phone also does not come with a headset, (Not a big issue if you plan to use the Bluetooth).",3
"Early adopter

You have to be an early adopter to pay this much for a phone.I bought an unlocked phone to use with my T-Mobile SIM. My phone came with a lite version of mobile Phone Tools and a USB cable, earbuds, leather holster with removeable belt clip, and charger.Goods & Bads:-Lite version of mobile phone tools is severely handicapped and frequently crashed on my Windows XP system. I couldn't easily sync with my Outlook Express database - the import feature in the Lite version is limited to comma separated text files only. The manuals says the software will import fully from Outlook or Outlook Express, but there is no such option available in the Lite Version. Buying the full version from Motorola costs $79 with a USB cable included or 29.99 to download with no cable or CD. Nokia tools for the 6230 was a much more capable phone management tool in every respect, more reliable, and was included with the phone and also free to download.-Because the phonebook data is imported in a text file, the fields will have to be mapped to the correct fields in the V3 address book, another pain. Instead of synching between your email address book and the phone, the software maintains it's own address book. Software frequently locks up after using any one of the available functions. Rebooting the computer is the only way to reenable full functionality.-Leather holster is nice, with holes for viewing the exterior LCD screen and accessing the charger/USB slot. The top flap is held close by a magnet vice a snap, handy. However, the phone has to be completely removed from the holster to open the flip, a relatively minor inconvenience, but removing the scratch protection should you accidentally drop the phone.-Phone is sturdy and very well constructed. Same with the new style connector socket, looks similar to a metal firewire style plug than the typical two-pronged plastic connector plugs in use on other motorola phones. Flip is strongly spring loaded and the two parts are snug in the close AND open position, unlike the motorola i90 Nextel phone I used to have.-Bluetooth works well, no problems. USB cable is more convenient than Bluetooth, and will simultaneously recharge the phone from your computer.-Screen is large, very bright and sharp - same with the exterior LCD screen although it's only thumbnail sized. Keyboard very functional so far, although the on-hook and off-hook buttons are reversed from the Nokia phone I swapped it for (new habit pattern required).-Picture address book and photo caller ID is very handy for someone whose near vision is fading with age like myself.-Camera photo quality is below average compared with a digital camera, but average compared with other cell phones. Does have 640x480 resolution, although the large photos tend to be fuzzy even in bright sunlight.-Reviewers complained about the menu system. In my opinion, the arrangement of the menu seems odd. When you press the donut button, the selection defaults to games, instead of setup or text or email or phone book. Text entering is a little less intuitive than my Nokia 6230, and I still have figured out the predictive text entering system, although I haven't read the manual for that either.-Didn't try any games or the video feature.All in all, a very large, bright and sharp color display on the inside, a full resolution smaller color display on the exterior, solid construction, and a slim form factor combine to make this phone easier to carry in my pocket without fear of damage, easier to use without reaching for the eyeglasses, and provides decent connectivity with my computer using bluetooth or supplied USB cable, albeit with extra effort required to synchronize with computer files. Have ordered the full software to try with this and my wife's V600 - hopefully it'll take care of the poor functionality of the Lite version.Downgraded from 5 star rating because of the software.",3
"Average functionality, poor durability

I got the Razr from Cingular 10 days ago. It ran $200 with a 2 yr contract. That seemed a bit steep, but it looked like a nice phone with the features I wanted. I got it home and got it set up with my numbers/personalization/etc. I was surprised to see the software was identical to the V400 I had a couple of years ago.Initially the phone seemed great. It's visually stunning and has a huge beautiful screen with a decent VGA camera. It's very thin, but fairly wide. The speakerphone worked great and I was able to set up my bluetooth earpiece with no problems. I found it slightly annoying that the V3 is the only phone Motorola offers that uses a mini-usb connector, so accessories are hard to find. Reception is average. I had several dropped calls, but that could just be my area. I got over these minor complaints due to the wow-factor.Yesterday I started having problems. I was expecting a call and when I hadn't received it by 5 I checked my phone only to find that it was powered off. I tried to turn it back on and it wouldn't respond. I had to take the battery out, wait a few minutes and put it back in before it would turn back on. After that it started resetting itself about 1 out of 10 times I opened it. Cingular was great and they offered to replace it with a new handset with no problems since it was in the initial 30 day grace period. They did tell me that the Razr is the only phone on which they don't offer insurance, which doesn't inspire confidence. I went with the Nokia 6230 which is smaller overall, has more features and just seems to be more durable.Overall I'd say the Razr is a nice phone with good features, but Motorola needs to work on their software. If you're looking to impress people, this phone is great. As far as features per dollar, there are much better phones out there.",2
"Keeping your number & anyone smell that???

If you want to keep your current cell phone number and want this phone with Cingular Wireless, please read this!!! I recently bought this phone through Amazon.com (no offense to Amazon, because I am a regular customer & I love Amazon's service) but I was forced to return it because I ended up with 2 cell phone numbers (my AT&T; and new cell phone with this Razr V3). I thought it wouldn't be a problem to buy it online with the new number they provided me because I thought that it would be easy to later port my current AT&T; number to the Razr V3 just by calling the AT&T; and Cingular later. I was wrong.In the beginning, it was a hassle trying to reach customer care with either carriers (voice automated) but when I finally got through, cust. care themselves didn't know what they were doing/talking about nor fully understood my situation. I had to explain again & again because they were confused with which number is which but I finally got transferred to a customer serv. that fully understood my situation & guided me through my ordeal step by step. She even called a nearby Cingular store for me while I was on hold and explained the situation to me & had a SIM card ready for me to pick up.It was obvious that Cingular wanted me to buy it from them directly because when I went to pick up my free SIM card, I was told that they do not know how to port the my current number without having to cancel the new number Cingular gave me. I decided to cancel the new Cingular number in order to keep my current number and obviously, go through another phone calling experience with an upsent agent asking me why I bought the cell phone through amazon. He told me that he will not charge me cancellation fees & other taxes if I returned the cell phone and bought it in the Cingular Store. To confuse me even more, he told me return my cell phone to a Cingular Branch in Texas! He gave me the Return Dept. address and said that he'd be expecting the phone in 3 days!!!...another confused customer service... Of course I didn't return it to Cingular because I bought it through Amazon. Duh!The bottom line is: if you want to keep your current number, please go to a Cingular store nearby and have your cell phone upgrated (if you're like me, a former AT&T; customer). You should ask for an Instant Rebate (Current Subscriber Discount) and in all, the maximum you'll spend is about $270.00. Whew!About this phone, I love it! One thing I don't like, is that I can't record any video clips. If they put an easy feture of taking snap shots, why not put easy features for us to record 15 to 30 seconds video-clips? And is there a way I could record my own music from my Ipod for example instead of recording it through cingular?***After a year of using this phone***Don't know if you've noticed, but after using my Motorola Razr for almost a year, I smell 'metal' whenever I use this phone. It's annoying because I tried to clean it with rubbing alcohol and since it didn't work, I also tried to mask it with my hand lotion and the 'metal' smell seems stronger. Help, anyone?Also, this phone is over-rated...before, it was the newest thing, and now, everyone has it and (I mean EVERYONE!) teenagers & adults alike, as well as other carriers with different features & colors. Now, there's a new phone that came out from Cingular...the SLVR L7 maybe because Samsung in Korea came up with a similar phone like the Motorola Razr v3. What's up with that?",4
"Amazing!

I have been waiting for this phone for over a year. My last phone worth buying was the Motorola V60, every phone since then has seemed flimsy and a waste of good battery. My friends have gone through phone after phone, they fall apart after a five foot drop or submerge in water, not the v60 and hopefully not the razr. Its amazingly slim, almost the thickness of a cd case. The screens are bright, and razor sharp, no pun intended. The camera is at least somewhat useful and has a 4x zoom. The phone is almost as cool as my Japanese's interns, it looks as though we are almost catching up. This phone is awsome. The mp4 video is awsome, more storage would have been nice though, maybe a sd or cf storage? I guess that's what the pda is for. Still a sleek and powerful phone. 500 bucks though?! give me a break, check out www.wirefly.com you'll find the same phone with loads of accessories for about 399 with a minimum 12 month service contract. Worth every penny!",4
"Not as good as I expected but it is still very good

It is light and stylish but it is not as good as I expected (misleaded by the TV commerical). I am still trying to get the bluetooth working with my PC (it is working fine with the bluetooth headset). It cannot find my Bluetooth USB port but my Nokia was able to find it. Cingular requires you to sign a 2-year contract but some independent stores require you to sign a 1-year contract only (like the one inside Fry's)I bought the phone from Buy.com - big mistake. They said I would have $200 mail-in rebate. When I received the phone, I got a $100 mail-in rebate form instead. It didn't seem to be the right form. I emailed and called Buy.com several times (they made you to call different phone# and some of their people couldn't understand the situation) and they ""guessed"" I was missing another $100 mail-in rebate form. They told me the rebate dept would contact me in 4-5 days but I have been waiting for more than a week now. Their customer service was bad and the response was slow.I got 2 cellular phones from Amazon.com. I received the rebates quick and they have much better customer service (and response) than Buy.com. I will never buy any cell phone from Buy.com.",3
"worst phone I've ever had

You think it will be great because of the features and size but this is garbage. If you accidentally drop it, it falls apart. The battery that came with the phone is the worst I've ever had. Within 6 months of having it I noticed the battery getting weaker and weaker. By the end of the 1st year I could only talk on it for about 20 minutes and it would be dead. After that about 5 minutes of talk time and it would shut off. Worst pictures with the camera on it too. There is no flash. The music sounds ok threw the head phone but if you want to use it for an mp3 player you better keep it plugged into the wall outlet because you won't make it threw one song without the battery running out. I got this phone for free and would rather pay for a phone the get this one again.",0
"The Razor! It'll cut your time and wallet in half.

Pros:Small Sleek Size, Quick Operation/ Menus Multiple Media, Data and Widget OptionsCons:Fragile, Easily Damaged: Screen, Earpiece, HingesIn the original commercial for the Razor, it is shown being dropped from a distance and landing on the narrow end; like an ice pick in ice. I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU DON'T USE YOUR RAZOR IN THIS MANNER. Form and Functionality do not meet with this phone. I am a big rugged personal trainer who needs durability and dependability with all of my equipment. Simply put the Razor can't roll with the punches. I have given up on this phone after the four replacements has been sent to me from AT&T;/Cingular. Ladies if you keep your phone in your purse then this is the right phone for you. Gentlemen if you drop your phone more than 8 times a year don't bother. The cover of the phone may be metal but the hinges are made of molded plastic; A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW. If it drops on one of those hinges the phone is as good as garbage since the sharp plastic will cut right through the thin fiber optic band that connects the screen to the keypad. That will leave you with about a week's worth of use before the fiber optic band is severed leaving you with a phone that rings with no screen. The earpiece is small and covered in mesh. It's the perfect place for fluids to get trapped so you can't clean or dry it out. There is nothing cute or functional about sending your phone in for repairs every 6 months to 12 months or spending hundreds of dollars for replacements and repairs.",0
"DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!

I've had to buy to RAZR phones this year and the same thing happened to both of them! THe side piece comes out and a cable inside snaps and the phone stops working. It costs about $95 to get this piece fixed. And Motoroa refuses to take responsibilty because they always blame it on you dropping it however my second one was only 3 months old and I didn't drop it but they still won't fix it.so DO NOT BUY this flimsy phone from a company that doesn't take responsibility",0
"Minor Problem is Major Headache

Who thought it would be a good idea to prevent people from turning off the hideously annoying start-up and shut-down sounds? Why should I have to download a program and hack into my own phone to turn this totally useless feature off. Shame on Motorola. Shame on AT&T.",2
"Love My Phone

Pros: Loud ring; Bluetooth; Easy to useCons: The battery lifeI waited a long time for this phone-Cingular to go on sale $49. I love it, my 5yr. old daughter loves using it also. Other than the finger prints on the screen and the battery life ...it's an excellent phone.",3
"Great features, if only it would work as a phone

I have/had two of these phones, from two different carriers, two different stores, bought at two different times, one a V3 and the other a V3t, one for me, one for my wife. Very sleek, very nice features, beautiful to look at, passed the WAF (wife acceptance factor) with a score of 10, etc. My only beef with it is that the it does not have good reception. We live on the side of a slight hill so the signal strength is not great. On the first floor I get one bar on occasion, on the second floor usually one, sometimes two. I almost always have the call dropped though. I have had other people here with Nokia and Samsung phones, they consistently get two bars and rarely a drop. Some of them even call from my basement, where I consistently got no bars, i.e. no connection whatsoever. I called tech support, they had me go select the tower manually, which happened to be a Cingular tower. I couldn't even get a signal long enough to register with the tower! Finally tech support suggested I get a Nokia, the 5300 was said to be good. Not anywhere as cool, but I need a phone that works. To be fair I had somebody, with a Razr, here the other day that had US Cellular and they had two bars in my basement. He reported excellent coverage with his phone. Could it be that the GSM versions are not as good?",1
"innovative

This phone was very well designed and meets the needs of a majority of the user market. However, I was disappointed by the difficulty of synching the calendar with my Outlook. Nevertheless, its the lightest gadget I carry around now and it just looks good!",3
"The Famous ''dust under the screen''

I have had my Motorola V3 Razr for about three months now and dust has gotten inside the screen, so i took off the screen protector and i cleaned out all the dust, but when i put the screen protector back on more dust had gotten behind the screen, i found the problem and it was because dust had been sticking to the glue used to hold the protector in place, i've heard that a new protector is only about 4 bucks so i plan on getting a new one. over all i think that the razr V3 is a good phone and mine only costed me 100$ CAD from rogers, i have always had 4 phones in the past 3 years about all being flip phones so in the future i plan on purchasing the ''motorola slvr(sliver)''",2
"Low Volume is a killer...

I've had my RAZR for 2 weeks and the low volume when you are on the phone makes me consider returning it. I've set the volume to the highest setting and I can barely hear it. I've never had problems with hearing on a cell phone. Since this has the ""bluetooth"" technology I tried the ""free"" headset I received. Nice idea but it sits outside your ear making that low volume still hard to hear. It's a pretty phone and it works ok but this lack of volume is a deal breaker for me.",2
"Not perfect but worth the money

I've owned this phone for a few months and I still like it a lot. It has a few downfalls, but gets looks from everyone. It's slim style fits flat into your pocket...which it a big plus over using a belt clip all the time. Hearing can be a problem if your in a loud venue, this is my biggest complaint. The camera is not great but is fun to play with. The keys can be hard to touch sometimes if you have big fingers. The screen is hard to keep clean almost always, but is nice and big with plenty of color. The charge it holds could be better but is not bad. The exterior display is very nice. My signal is good through T-mobile. Some owners have problems with a squeaky hinge because they flip it open rather taking the time to open it slowly. The metallic shell is durable. Overall I have no regrets.",3
"Good, but could be better

Quality of reception = 5 Stars (I have Cingular)Phone key pad = 2 Stars (I feel they need to raise the buttons a millimeter or 2)Ergonomics = 3 stars (it is hard to open with one hand, but it is very thin and for a man this is nice for keeping on the belt)Camera = 5 stars (Has zoom and light and dark settings)Battery life = 4 (this seems to be good so far)I don't know if that averages out to a ""3 star"" or not, but this phone for all the hype should be better. I would have also rather of went with Verizon, I cannot stand the on-screen software (not Motorola's fault), it seems like I have to push 16 buttons just to get anywhere. I have not had verizon, but it has to be better.",2
"A great cellphone!

This is the very lastest in technology that money can buy, it' got everything.From a camera to organizing all your dates and events, this phone is great for those on the go people, with not very much time, but lots of things to do.There was one thing i did'nt like about this phone though.It's a flip phone, which normaly is quite stylish, but when you open this one out it's really big, really thin, but really long, making it look sometimes old fasioned to me.Other than that this is a great product.A cool querky desing makes it ultra desirable to the professional end of the market.Overall, i really enjoyed this phone.Well built, well desinged, and most of all, stylish.Really, it's quite something.Sam Worrall rating:4 stars.Motorals best product in a long time.",3
"Nice phone, very intuitive, bright screen

My husband and I received two of these last week (one silver and one black). So far, we have had no problems with the phones or the service from Cingular (we switched from Nextel). Cingular was able to transfer our old phones numbers over to these phones without an interruption in service.I have not had any problems with the volume on this phone, as others have indicated in their reviews.I have also not had any problems with dropped calls, as others have experienced.The phone itself is very intuitive to use. I have not opened the book that came with the phone and have been able to do everything that I needed the phone to do. It is simple to input numbers into the phone book. I also like the alarm function, which is also easy to use. The camera function was very intuitive, as was changing the placement of the fuctions on the screen.The phone is very slim and lightweight. You can hardly tell that you have it in your pocket.The speaker phone is very clear when you are in the car, or the office. Much clearer than our previous Motorola phone that we had with Nextel.The screen is very bright, making it easier for old tired eyes to read it without their reading glasses. Not that we are telling ages here.At this point I am very satisfied with my purchase of this phone from Amazon. If my opinion changes for any reason I will update my review.",4
"Nice phone, reception poor, beware of the dust

I like the phone - it's user interface is really great.It's light, and durable becouse of the metal body.The battery lasts reasonably long.Beware of the dust, I had an unreadable display in 3 days time! The peel off the screen protector trick (see below) worked for me. You defitly want a case for this phone or you will have a damaged camera and lots of dust in no time.Another drawback is the poor reception - where our nokia 1100 has full reception in our house, this Razor keeps losing the connection . Now I fear the problem of the stinkin phone...",3
"Thinness is its best feature (Razr v3) - Battery life, voice quality poor

My main reason for getting this phone is for the thinness of it. I like that I can slip it in my front pants pocket without a huge bulge. I like it most when I'm not using it. The screen and keypad look good.I got used to the shape and buttons but it still isn't as satisfying as holding a thicker curved clamshell.The Vibrate is weak. i have missed countless calls just because i didn't feel it in my pocket.The battery has to be charged every day because if you don't charge it at the end of the day, it will die halfway through the next day. It can't even make it 2 full days. You make a 45 minute phone call and it is down 1 bar already.I have found that you can only program one of the 4 buttons on the toggle. The other 3 are for Get it Now, Open Wave, and VZCast. I find my self mistakenly hitting these and going to these services I have little need for.The screen is nice and big. I subscribed to Accuweather and the radar looked great.Many of my friends have complained that the voice quality isn't good with the razr. Some say it sounds like it is cutting out even though I had a lot of bars.The OS seems a bit slow- you hit ""contacts"" and it takes 1-2 seconds to show up.The camera is not good. The shutter sound clicks and you have to keep holding the phone steady because it actually takes the picture after the click.Voice recognition works pretty well, especially handy with the bluetooth headset. You just train it once during set up. You don't have to pre-record names as with the older phones.The size is great, but I think my next phone is going to be basic and simple with battery life and reliablity the key. My friend with an old B&W; motorola says her battery lasts a week.",1
"Why didn't I get it sooner?

I took a long time to decide to buy this phone. Many of the reviews I read were negative. Although they also referred more to the service provider than to the phone.As for the phone, it is just great. I've had Sony Ericssons, Nokias, and now this one, and it is by far my favorite.My hesitation centered on the fact that I didn't know how easy the menus were and for the phonebook, I wanted to have one name with several numbers. If you are looking for this feature, let me reassure you, it does have it. After you enter the first number,and the type (work, mobile), you keep scrolling down until you see MORE, and then you can add other numbers to the same name.The design, the screen, the features are all great. The one bad thing about this phone, is the manual. It does not explain in detail how to do things. For example, I found how to switch amongst phone numbers for the same person, by accident (when the person's name is highlighted you press the left or right arrow).In short, this phone is awesome. If you can find a good service provider, then it's definitely worth it.",4
"It is what it is...A PHONE

I recently got a Silver Razr V3, I would have had one before but they were just too much money to have a cool looking phone. Now that they are not as NEW and the price went down I decided to give it a try.I have to say that the overall look of the phone is GREAT. It is sleek and stylish and it suits me lol. I see people complain of certain things about the phone, I guess it depends on where you live as far as reception goes, mine works GREAT. Never dropped a call. I can hear from it clearly. The speakerphone to me is LOUD. It has a camera and video recorder. to me the camera is nice considering that it is a cell phone. I dont use it that often but when I do, the clarity is good enough for me. The phone does lack ringtones, of course you can always buy them, but I had phone in the past 2 years that had decent ringtones. One thing about the camera that had me confused, but it only happened once, I went to take a picture and it gave me this scrambled screen and said picture failed. I got scared for a second, then it went back to normal and I went on to take the picture again and it worked fine. This could have been a glitch on just MY phone so I wont complain that the camera sucks because it really dont. The Video recorder is Ok, now again, this is a CELL PHONE. This phone has been around for almost 2 years, stuff does improve over the years so I imagine the black Razr might work a bit better than mine, who knows, I never tried one.I am sorry if I left anything out. I like having trendy phones, but I am not very TECH Saavy. I can use my computer and phone and hook up my own electronics, but I am not into all that HIGH TECH stuff. This phone is a GOOD solid phone so far and I enjoy using it. Oh yea, it does have Bluetooth for any that care. I dont, but I am glad I have that option if I needed it.I gave this a 4 out of 5 because I know it is not the BEST phone of all phones, but I think it is a very nice phone to own.",3
"Great hardware with the worst software on the planet

In short, this is a great looking phone that's practically unusable. Here's the breakdown:Horrible Software- Badly organized address book. Both the contacts on the SIM and on the phone appear in the address book. If the same contact has more than one number, each appears as a separate entry in the phone book.- Lack of basic features (like a recurrent alarm, ability to clear SIM, reset address book, etc).- No separate missed calls list (they are all mixed in with the received calls). By default, there is no way to access the missed calls list from the main screen.- Turning off the phone clears SMS messages.- Unintuitive, slow user interface.- No games come with the phone.Great Hardware- Great camera.- Light, sleek, design.- Awesome reception (sometimes freakishly strong - wonder if I'm losing more brain cells because of it).So if need a phone for looks, this is the one for you. If you plan on using it, look for something else.",0
"Good phone, but reception?

This is a great, thin phone. My first Razor had very poor reception and I had to return it during the initial 30 day period. The new phone has good reception. The keys a are a little hard to read in sunlight as well as the screen.",3
"Love it

I have had the Motorols Razor V3 for about 3 months. I have had no problems with it. I have taken it everywhere Hawaii, Flordia, France, London, and the UK(and i only had like 1-2 groped calls over there) I would really recomend this phone to anyone. and I love Cingular Wireless i had att wireless then they combined and it is even better. The Bluetooth is easy to set up to.",4
"Did It's Job, but may be time to move on...

Well it's nearly time to get a new plan, my 2-year contract ends in July, and I'm already looking at phones. This that I've learned along the way:-Note Taking, I had an sony ericon prior to my RAZR and I love how i could write a note and save it. However I can't do that with the Razr I can't write a not without sending it. Or if you can I never figured it out.-Not Ideal if you cry a lot on the phone. It's been a very stressful two years. My fiance joined the Army + I transfered to a College in what feels like the middle of nowhere = Lot of Tears. Anyways tears kind rusts the keys, and there for have to push the keys harder. Anyways last month the tears really created a problem, it's gotten into the wiring and well the screens workage is hit or miss. I know the phone is still working by the fact the keys light up and when I play with the volume it chimes. Most time it only takes restarting the phone to force the screens to work. I'm not going to replace the phone this close to end of contract though.-Don't drop it. okay a couple drops on carpets is fine... The fiance got his razr last december, and during the summer it sliped out of his hands in the parking lot and landed closed but on the top right coner. The phone chiped and left the wires exposed. The phone still worked which was neat, however the two parts didn't stay together properly and eventually the wires snaped.-Love the photo ability. I do a lot of crafting, and I find the picture quality ideal of snapping a shot of what i've made and then posting on-line. Since my phone is always on me I don't have to try to hunt for an actual camera. Also that you can take pictures of youself, when you close the phone in picture more the top screen will show you the camera image, very handy.-Bluetooth is your friend. I wasn't a fan of the wireless headset, my ears don't like them. But the ease of set up for it was a breeze. As long as you laptop likes you (read has bluetooth abilities) transering pictures is a breeze, my previous laptop didn't have bluetooth and the little adapters you can buy were to small for me to keep up. Instead I merely used my roommates comp to get the pictures off my phone. when roomate wasn't around then oh wells.-I don't want to talk to you funtion. Not sure what it's really called, but the ability to make the phone be quiet with just the touch of one of the side buttons makes me very happy.-Love how I can slide it into my pocket. Not really and issue with most phones unless you count the pda ones then that's pushing it. But I walk around with my wallet the size of my razr, keys, and phone. So it's nice that it's not really bulky.Overall I'm rather happy with the phone. I haven't done much research, I might just get a new Razr as my new phone :)",3
"Cingular is terrible

The phone looks cool and all but if you're going to use Cingular beware, especially if you're a former AT&T customer which was swallowed by Cingular. Besides the trouble I had migrating my numbers on my family plan (at one point Cingular had me as dead and I had to physically go into a store and prove that I was alive). Now I am attempting to add a 5th phone to my family plan (you are allowed 5 phones on a plan)and they won't let me do it without me putting a $200 deposit for one year. With AT&T I never paid late-I never paid late with Cingular-but they can't explain to me why they arbitrarily now need a deposit. If you can go with another company DO IT. Cingular's customer service is the worst.",1
"Don't buy this phone

Let's face it. The only reason you're considering this phone is because it is thin. If that reason ALONE is the only basis for your purchase, then it is perfect for you.Otherwise, wait for a newer model or one from another company besides Motorola. You'll regret buying this phone.Complaints:1. My 1st 4 month old phone quit recognizing the SIM card for no reason. I had to get it replaced.2. Now, after only 3 weeks, the dialing pad on my replacement phone got snagged on the lid, was bent, and now is flimsily attached to the phone. Very very bad design. And, since Cingular will only replace this phone once, I am out of luck.3. It distorts speaker output very loudly with an audible beeping sequence any time it is in use or when receving a call. This can be quite unsettling if you have your car or home stereo turned up while this phone is near. This may be the single most annoying feature.4. Cingular coverage in Utah is absolutely the WORST. Dropped calls, getting the wrong phone after dial, mid-conversation transfers to other callers. Every one of the people on our company plan has experienced these problems. This is only relevant to Utah buyers.5. Lastly, do I need to remind you that this phone costs over $400? This phone is surprisingly shoddy for its price.",0
"Razr is very fragile

I want to warn anyone about this phone. We have had three of them and all three broke. We had one repaired in FL. Cost about $100. This phone is a loser. get a V551 instead.",0
"Software Issues, 'White screen of death ! '

Dont buy this crappy phone. Its just been 3 weeks since I started using it, and I get a 'white screen of death' every now & then. And then I have to reboot it to access it.Called T Mobile, and even though its less than 30 days, they'll still charge me 10 bucks for shipping (to replace with a refurbished one). Thats fine but what if the new phone also has the same (or new) issues.The best thing to overcome this problem is not to buy this phone. Samsung is the best cell phone company.",0
"great phone - may have some quirks

i really am happy with this phone so far....i read all the reviews on here before buying and it seems that everyone either absolutely loves it or absolutely hates it! the only strange thing that has happened to my phone was that once when i answered it there was a lot of static and when i looked at the phone the screen went blank for a moment then came right back up to normal, kind of like a ""reboot"" - now, is this a motorola problem or a cingular problem? hard to tell.......also a lot of people are complaining that the motorola phone tools costs an extra $30, well it does, if you buy it from motorola! we live in a really easy time to find anything we want on the internet for cheaper people! look around! first i found TONS of people selling the software on eBay from anywhere to $1.50 to $15.00....then when i did a google search on ""motorola mobile phone tools"" a few links down the search i found a message board website where people had listed links to download the software from their personal webpages so I GOT IT FOR FREE!!!!!!!! this software is a great tool! you canmake any picture you have in digital form into wallpaper, use it as the picture for your caller and you can edit each picture to look the best on the phone screen! you can also turn any song you have into a ringtone and edit it so the best part of the song is what plays when you have an incoming call....also you can synchronize your phonebook to this application (great if you lose your phone, you won't have to recover all the contact info, it will be saved to your computer just by the tough of a button!) among many other things! so before you knock this phone....READ the user manual! it is easy to use, and the mobile phone tools rocks too :)",3
"Audio Quality Very Very Very poor

I had changed the Motorola Razr V3 phone in one month. Both have the same problem with both of them. The ear piece audioquality is extremely poor and extremely low. It is like a sinusoidal wave and the audio level drops every few seconds and stays low for 10 seconds and then picks up. I am not sure what to do now as I am past the initial 30 days and I do not want this razr phone any more (Two phones in a month exhibiting thesame problem).",0
"I don't know what crappy phones you've got, but mine is a good phone!!

I think Amazon.com got a bad batch of them because my phone is a lot different then yours. The side with the big button with the dent in the middle is the volume when your talking to somebody (I use it almost every call, it might be because I talk to a lot of people that whisper, but it's still really cool) and when your not on a call, it changes the style of ring, vibe, vibe and ring etc. and the other button is programmed and the button on the other side is voice recording which I never use but I might have to use it in a sting or somethin, who knows. Anyway I've never really had a phone for a long time before this one, I had a Nokia and I felt I would be kicking myself later if I didn't upgrade. What I miss about the Nokia is when it rang it had these cool multi colored lights on the sides that when it rang or any kind of sound would come out it would light up and the lights would rotate and stuff and it would look like a UFO!! The voice tag is easier to set up too but that's off topic, heh...Anyway, the front I haven't seen a pic pop up on people that I have set on there with their pic + name. The games are Java based and sweet, mine came with Billards, golf, skipping stones, mojo mixer, and slideshow. I never play them because they drain the battery. I think my phone is about 2 days battery life, 2 1/2 3 hours talk time. If I talk for an hour and a half, 2 bars left. And then it lingers on 2 bars forever, then when somebody calls, it automatically starts beeping low battery. Oh yeah, mine doesn't have a USB cable jack it only links up to a computer via bluetooth so I don't know what you guys are talking about with that. I never use my bluetooth headset, it came with my phone (unicel) and the model I have (Motorola HS850) and I can't just put it on my ear and push the button when the phone rings, and besides for my work the main reason why I got this phone, I need to push the 1 key to get into the conversation so it's not 100 percent great for me but anyway with the boom out the light blinks and it annoys everybody that lives with me. And I can't put it on in a frenzy because it's hard to put on. And you have to link it to the phone every 2 hours or so. It's not for me, but if you call a lot of people then it's a great thing because you can barely feel it on your ear, back to the phone the phone is light too, sometimes I have to put my hand into my pocket to remind myself it's there! It feels durable, the metal really does. I have dropped it a few times, I feel that if I drop something and it breaks it's cheap. I like the 4x zoom and the brightness, darkness while your taking a picture feature. You can also record a video which I might do after I get the usb bluetooth adapter. I also want to download mp3's and use them as ringtones.I can't think of anything else to say. I got a decent phone, and I don't know what you guys got.",4
"Don't buy from Amazon

Amazon only has 30 days warranty on cell phones. If any problem happens after 30 days, you are dead meat. Stay away from Amazon.",2
"Amazing Phone

I have had this phone for little over 2 months now and have had not one problem with it. Not only does it look amazing, but it's light and ultra thin. This phone also has a great camera that adjusts well in almost all lighted areas.Pros:- Design (Light & Thin)- External LCD Display- Bluetooth CapabilitiesCons:- Hard to Hold",4
"Don't purchase this for voice or digit dialing

I origanally purchased this phone thinking it had voice dialing similar to the motorola v710. Unfortunately is uses the old style of voice dial where you have to train your voice for each phonebook entry. The v710 does not require this and utilizes true speech recognition software. Since this was the most important feature to me I am returning the razr and exchanging it for the v710. To bad, the razr is superior in most other categories except the one most importand to me. If it had true nex technology voice recogition I would keep it.",1
"Razor software Issue

I have heard numerous problems about this phone mine personally wouldn't let me call out unless i took the battery out and put it back in and my roommates who got the black would just reboot for no reason. This sucks!",0
"Best looking phone!

Its a real dream phone!! Afterall its a thinest cell phone any mobile company has ever launched...Its black version also looks cool..but silver one got a unique shine!.Better have the leather carrying case available on amazon! Its a perfect fit!!The only complaint is Motorola doesn't give lot many options as Nokia does..but..Overall I am very happy with the product!",4
"Motorola Razor

im 12 and got the motorola razor for christmas so ive had it for about a month it hasnt had any mager breakdowns yet well it wouldnt beacuse i only send about 1-4 texts a day and atleast 1 call a week but im forever playing with it which causes scratches and dirty marks that is the main problem with the motorola razor the screan on the front and the main screan im clening evry other day and trying to get the scratches if ur to get this phone you should think hard about getting a case b4 u buy the item the signal on the phone can be very low so you cant call any1 when its @ o or 1 but takes up to 5 mins to get its signal so not very good emergincies !! it has very good and brightscrean and pictures vidios or gr8 .. bluetooth ive used once and doesnt work anymoreif u use ur phone constatly calling every1 every ten mins or texting u'll find the signal is rubbish but some times goodso the motorola razor is gr8 for people who dont use there phone to often like me xx - xx hope u get the phone and enjoy it i rate it 4 stars over 5 so thats pretty good but has some bad point s",3
"GREATEST PHONE OF THE YEAR!!!

This phone is sleek, stylish, and has many features!! It has a nicely placed camera and comes from an ok service, Cingular. No antennas or things to get in the way, just razor looking design and sleek number pad.",4
"Great and Slick Cell Phone

My parents got this phone for my birthday and I love it. The color screen is vivid and really big and the camera's 4x zoom is nice. I would have liked to see more resolution in the camera though, it is not bad as it is. The style of the phone is awesome, really hip. I feel cool having this phone. You can't go wrong buying this phone..It's great!",3
"Best Phone I've ever had

What more can I say about the Motorola RAZR except that is the best phone I have ever owned. Without even mentioning the gorgeous slim and sleak look, the features are great. I use the Bluetooth, the camera, I bought a cable to hook up to my computer and make my own ringtones that sound excellent, wallpapers, and wow the plasma screen is incredible! The screen is so clear and gorgeous, unlike any other color phone I have ever seen or owned. I never have a problem with a signal here and around my house, where with T-mobile I couldn't get 1 bar, Cingular and this phone I get 3-4 or more. I would highly recommend this phone, with the current promotion that is going on now, it is a no-brainer!",4
"The Razr V3 is the Best!!!

I first bought the V551 by Motorola which is an excellent phone!! But I noticed everbody had the same phone, at least in my area.. I usually like to have something different.. So at first, I did buy the phone because most people didn't have it because of the Price.. The sales person at Cingular which had the V551 told me their was no difference but an Internal antenna and less weight.. I've noticed the Camera is a Hell of alot better, plus the Battery life is by far longer than the other phone...Reguardless of area, the Reception in almost crystal clear even in Roaming or long-distance....I'll admit, I did buy it at first to have something different but I'm Impressed with the features in comparison to the other phones I've owned.. If you have the $$$ buy it!!!Hope this helps!!Mike",4
"awesome phone!

this phone is great. it's lightweight, stores 1000 numbers, has a slick design and display. just don't get it if you expect a good camera.",3
"Techno nirvana

American engineers are at the best when they design sleek products with simple functionality. Forget about all the bells and whistles that clutter most electronics products. This phone is the epitomy of space age design. No other phone comes close in terms of the look and feel. If you want a phone that is first and foremost a good phone and looks and feels cutting edge, buy this phone.Update...The screen on my razor is now kaput. 7 mths of useful life...not very good.",4
"So far, so great!

I've had this phone for a while now and here's what I think.The User Interface has had a bad rap from some people, and yes, it's not as intuitive as say, Nokia's interface, but it does have some pros. You can customize every button, including all 4 arrows, and the left and right soft keys. I have my left soft key programmed to go to ""Shortcuts"" and I have every function I need right there. And of course, after a while of use, you will get used to the interface.The volume of the phone is decent. I have no problems hearing other people, and they have no problems hearing me. Speakerphone works great too. My boyfriend says that he no longers feels like he's talking to someone in a tunnel when I use speakerphone for our calls. The only volume problem I can see is that at the highest volume (7), it is still slightly hard to hear your phone ring. One other thing - this phone has way cool ringtones.The address book issue is this: If you use your SIM card to store your addresses, then no, you will not be able to have multiple entries for one person. But if you use your phone's memory to store your numbers, you can have many many numbers stored to each entry. I have all of my numbers stored on my Powerbook's address book, so I'm not too worried about having them on my SIM card. And if you have a MAC, iSync works wonders with syncing numbers/calendars to the RAZR....now THAT'S cool!The screen is very large and clear. I have no problems seeing it in dark or even bright light. I have had no problems with reception with Cingular so far. In fact, I have a stronger signal in most places than my previous phone (Nokia 6230)Overall, I am very pleased with the design, functions, and asthetics of this phone.",4
"Look carefully at the ""bad reviews""

If you look carefully at these so called ""bad reviews"" you will notice most of them either don't know how to use the phone OR may have been the 1-2 out of 1000 that received a faulty phone which happens from EVERY manufacturer, EVERY brand, EVERY type of phone.Now my wife & I have had ours for 12 days so far with no problems whatsoever, we ordered 2, I got the Black one she got the silver one. Got BOTH for FREE btw.Just a word about those of you like us that want a ""shared plan"" from Cingular BUT Amazon does not offer those plans while you order, I ordered 1 phone with 1 cheapest single plan each, now when Amazon sends you the conformation that your order has been shipped you get your ""Cell phone Numbers"" right then in the email.I simply called Cingular gave them the phone numbers of each phone told them the deal and had the service changed to a ""single 700 rollover mins shared plan"" before we even got the phones in our hands, so there is no problems at all in that respect. Once we got the phones I called back to check and yes the person from Cingular had done everything as asked, I also checked from the phone itself as you can go to ""My Account"" from the Main Menu page and phone goes online and checks everything about your account, how many minutes, the plan, when the next bill is due, etc etc, and sure enough everything was as it was supposed to be.As far as signal strength it is excellent in my area, I can go all through our house upstairs and downstairs and it stays between 4-5 bars, I don't recall seeing less than 3 bars all around town so far, the phone gets a great signal, and Cingular ""in my area"" puts out a great signal.My wife just came back from a business trip, she was about 150 miles away ""With NO ROAMING charges"" btw our last cell phone service ""Alltel"" would have been roaming within 20 miles.Anyway when she got to the hotel she called we both had perfect signal strength, we both put phone in ""Speaker Phone"" mode and she just laid the phone in closed position on the night stand while she unpacked her suitcases, I put mine on my night stand and we talked for about an hour with no problems at all, and it was a FREE call ""Mobile to Mobile"".We sent a couple text messages to each other that worked no problem.She used the phone as her Alarm clock the next morning which worked perfectly.Now as for what 1-2 reviewers have said about the battery life, most likely they have gotten one of those 1-2 out of 1000.I've had phone 12 days have charged it 3 times and have never let it go to the point where is says it ""needs"" charging, so average 4 days per charge and just like the manual states it appears as though battery life is getting a bit better after a few charges, So I'm easily going to get 3-5 days per charge, and that's with a lot of fiddling around with it because it's new and 1-2 hours talk time.Some one mentioned they dropped the phone on its hinge and it broke. I have yet to drop the phone but it seems to be very well made to me, either way I would suggest getting a Krusell cover for it which I did but has not been delivered yet, and also insurance for $4.99 a month from Cingular which covers anything and everything for life of the phone, thus that problem is solved.Someone mentioned something about the ""address book being slow"" not even sure what that means, I only have about 8 numbers in it so far but it comes up virtually instantly for me, maybe if you have 100++ numbers in it might take a couple seconds? dunno.As for searching through the phone book, they mentioned you have to make a new entry for each number for same person, NO you don't, you have the option to show numbers any way you wish, either by ""Name"" or ""Speed dial #"" or ""Voice name"" or even by ""Email"" and with or without a picture of the person.Someone said it took them 5-10 seconds to open address book and dial a number from it, well I just now did it in under 3-4 secs, not to mention if you have it set for ""Voice command"" it takes 1 sec.Want it faster and easier if you have a lot of names/entries? then set it for ""list only"" ""no picture"" and by ""primary number only"", simple. You can also separate numbers even further by putting in ""Categories"" such as ""Business/Personal/General/VIPs""Bring up Category your number is in only that way even if you have 100s of Names & #s it thins them to category.When you have ""primary number only"" listed all you need to do then to get all the other numbers & Email listing for that Name is to ""Highlight name and use left or right on the Navigation button to get all the other numbers"" once again very simple and easy to use. I find the Phone book to be excellent & fast.1-2 have mentioned something about ""ear piece volume too low"" the ear piece volume is fine just make sure the ""volume"" is turned up and it is just a good as any other cell phone I have ever used, make sure your ear is right at the ""top edge of the phone"", too low and volume will sound low. Someone mentioned to take out the little blue cover, do NOT do that since it has nothing to do with ear piece volume, there are 4 speaker holes along the top edge of phone just make sure center of your ear is even with these holes and volume is just as loud as any phone you have used.Now myself I find the phone overall to be excellent, gets a great signal, has way more than enough features for me, works very well for its intended purpose ""PHONE"" seems to be very well made, nice size, looks great, has a really nice screen with sharp image & colors.I have only ONE complaint so far......The screen which looks outstanding inside under any indoor lighting, especially if you are in the dark, well that same screen outdoors under ""sunlight"" is virtually unreadable. So there you have my one gripe.I will come back and update this if anything changes, but as for right now and for FREE and can hardly see how you can go wrong with this phone.UPDATE: 4/08/08My wife and I still have both of these phones, neither of us have had even one single problem with them and its getting close to 3 years of everyday use (these are our only phones, we only have cell phone service no land line).The only slight problem we have had in over 2 1/2 years is when we finally had to change the battery we went with the cheap $5 battery that you can find several places and they were no where even close to as good as the original battery but that is not the fault of the phone.These phones have preformed flawlessly and we use the hell out of them.",4
"WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

for those of you complaining about not hearing so well with the phone up to your ear, look at the blue thing on top of your phone, that is a cover, underneath it is the speaker remove the blue cover and there you go, my friend who also has a razr did it, but i dont want to risk it, it should be silver underneath and you should hear better , this phone is awesome, i love it, only motorola could make such a awesome phone.i love every time i take it out the attention i get, it turns heads i can't stop using it !the features are sweet, its high performance, great reception and everything,best looks, super thin ""razr"" thin,best cell phone ive ever hadi had it almost the first day i heard about itwhich was around when it came outdefinate must have",4
"Can't synch w/ Outlook

Happy with the RAZR appearance. Unhappy with the inability to synchronize my contacts in Outlook with the phone. I called Motorola and the only way to do this is to purchase extra software for $30. I can't say I am overjoyed at the thought. Do a Google search on this topic and you will note that even this extra software does not work well. What tricked me was this paragraph above, ""Use the phone's Bluetooth capability to set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth accessory or connect to a computer or hand-held device to exchange and synchronize data. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, can be used with Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC.""",1
"Works with Cingular Blue/AT&T!

I wanted to pass along this trick... This phone works with a blue AT&T; sim card. I just found a reputable non-branded cell phone store (privately owned, not T-Mobile, Cingular, etc.) where they did instant unlocking for a very reasonable fee (around twenty bucks).That did it! After 5 minutes and pocket change, my phone was unlocked and worked with my AT&T; sim card. And, now I can put *any* sim card in the phone, not just Cingular/AT&T.; So, for example, any European or American pay-as-you-go sim will work. Very cool.One of the easiest to open foldable phones. For example, the seam between the two halves lets you slip a finger in to flip the phone open quite easily. I loved my old V60 years ago, but my main complaint about that was you *had* to use two hands to open it. When it was closed it was too smooth to flip open with one hand. The Razr allows one handed flip - very cool.My only real complaint is there is no headphone jack! The *only* port is a little mini-USB type B port, which is for charging, data transfer, and headphone plug. But no standard 2.5 mm plug. Of course, it has bluetooth, so any bluetooth headset will work. In fact, I use the Jabra 250v and love it. It works really well. But sometimes I like the simplicity of a *wired* headset, without having to worry about batteries, and that's the only area where the Razr stumbles. I have yet to find any way to adapt a standard 2.5 mm plug to the mini USB plug on the phone. And the only headset available with a mini USB plug built in is Motorola's, and they only offer one, which is the little dangley earpiece kind with a dongle on the wire for the mic. I really don't like those.CONCLUSION: Love the phone. Love the features. Love the reception. Would like a headphone plug.",3
"Smokin hot!!!

I waited two months for my previous wireless contract to end and basically went with Cingular just to get this cool looking phone. I am not a fashion maven but the Razr is the sexiest cell phone ever designed... PERIOD!!! In the week that I have owned it I have gotten envious looks from most people, and from friend and co-wrokers they all commented on the sleek looks. Like a Ferrari on a Sunday drive, it's hard not to notice the Razr.I was afraid that a phone so thin cannot possibly contain all the needed technology to do what it was meant to do, take and make cellular calls. I was surprised to drive past the County Police barracks, a place where even my Motorola I730 would drop every call, and the Razr stayed true blue, the call stayed with me. The inner screen is bright and clear and the memory has upwards of 4 megs. That is enough to hold a truck load of pictures and downloads and ringtones if that is what floats your boat.I love the ringtone that mimics the Motorola commericals, ""Hello Moto!""There is even a feature where you can mix an dmatch your own sounds based off a standard ringtone. You can design the phone's functions around YOU.There are a ton of features that I cannot explain here simply because I am still figuring out how to use them. I especially love the pictuer caller ID, sure beats having to read a number at a glance.I am very pleased with my Razr and I am recommending it to anyone from tech-weenies to fashion mavens to contruction workers like myself. This is one bada$$$ cell phone. The cool factor simply cannot be denied. Motorola, you have made a classic masterpiece. Kudos.Michael ""Ellis"" JamesCycle News, mxlarge.com, motonews.com, mxwired.com",4
"Great Phone!

I normally never really cared for Motorola phones. Everytime I have had them with AT&T; the phone always froze and calls were always dropped. This phone, with Cingular, is different. I have had the phone for a little over a month now. So far, I have yet to experience any dropped calls. The reception is great. The phone is beautiful. It takes great pictures too. The sleek design is very ideal for me. It fits nicely in my small purses. I do have some concerns though.First, when I use the bluetooth headset with the phone, the phone battery lasts for only about two days. Also, the outside monitor, on the flip, isn't nearly as clear as the picture on the inside screen of the phone. Also, the keypad does get fingerprints easily (the phone came with a motorola cleaning thing so it really comes of easily). I am though concerned about dropping the phone on my tile. The phone seems really delicate. Using the bluetooth earpiece though allows me just to take the earpiece out of my purse and walk around with that. Remember as with all phones, to occasionally power them off to receive updates from your service provider. This will increase the phone recpetion and prevent drop calls.Overall, I am extremely happy with this phone. I encourage those who are interested in purchasing this phone to read other consumer reviews such as mine.",3
"Best phone after a few tweeks

I bought this phone to replace my failing LG phone. Anyway, a few things right off: this phone is locked to Cingular and you will have to find a UK based site to get an unlock code if you want to stray to other GSM services. The worst thing about this phone is that Cingular blocks outbound dial-up calls over USB and Bluetooth. I had hoped to use my handheld and laptop to dial-up into my computer and get internet access with out paying for a cingular plan, but they have disabled this feature. I still rate the phone a 5 because this is cingulars doing (SIM block).Otherwise, the phone is amazing. Out of the box it is quite hard to get to your address book, but you can customize the main screen and change any of the shortcuts. The only thing lacking (which I may just not know how to do) is browsing the address book: you can't spell out contact names ... each letter you hit takes you to that part of the phone book.This is also a very durable phone =)",4
"Yeah, it IS small

So, I haven't bought one of these yet, but I've seen some folks with them and messed around with it. The phone's got a great design and it's really small. Believe me, that part is totally cool.But, other than that, it is a VERY basic phone. That's a big price tag on such a basic phone. Dig?",2
"Great Phone But Missing Software

This is one great phone, sleek, light, small, thin. Motorola got the form exactly right, just slightly larger than a credit card, and only a half an inch thick. The screen is excellent.Motorola missed big time on this one, not including Motorola Phone Tools and a USB cable in the purchase - now how cheap is that. I just spent all that money on a super exclusive cool phone, and they make me buy software for $30? That's actually kind of crazy.They also messed up on the phone book. 450 Outlook contacts, that were spawned from 200 core contacts - each cell phone, business, email, and home entry for an individual is a separate entry. Way way too unwieldy. They need to update this error big time. They've also missed on priority numbers - you know, you identify people you call a lot, and they go to the head of the list. I'm used to the problems now, but wow what a miss on their part.The camera, oh it takes pictures. They look decent on the cell phone, but forget much more. The shutter speed must be very slow, you have to hold the phone solid to not get blurry pictures (when viewed on a computer screen full size) - on the phone they look great.Overall - my nits are truely nits, this is one heck of a great phone. If you're price sensitive, buy the V500 series. If you want cool, get this one.By the way, I'm a long time ATT customer and had no trouble (read it took less than 10 minutes to buy and activate this phone) with Cingular. In fact the service seems better. I just wish they would port over your voice mail.",4
"Good phone if you want to buy another one sooner.

I've had my phone for over two years now and I'm heading out to buy a new one (something other than a Razor). The Razor has a poor mechanical design. I've dropped three times in the last two years and it's broken it twice. Way too fragile for normal daily use. The software is also pretty week. It regularly needs to be shut down and restarted to that it will transmit multi-media messages. I also didn't particularly care for the functionality of the buttons, but maybe that's just because I liked my Samsung better.",1
"RAZR - Beware

I have experienced a lot of problems with my RAZR phone. I have had to send it back twice to the Motorola repair center. The phone keeps losing its speakers so you can't hear anything. Also, the address book is lousy. The only redeeming feature is that the camera is pretty good. I am planning to buy different phone even though I still have about 1 1/2 years left on my service and will have to pay full price. The guy in the store told me that they get the most returns on the RAZR than any other phone.",0
"Amazon rebate ?

I bought a Razr in Aug/Sep timeframe and then sent a rebate form promptly early in Nov and its been almost 10 weeks and am getting the run around.I do not think Amazon has any reason to fulfil the rebate and am stuck waiting another 8-10 weeks.Do not buy the phone if you are even remotely thinking of redeeming the rebate.",0
"Good Phone overall

I've had this phone for about 6 months now and overall it seems like a good, solid performer. Two things could make this a great phone though. First, the screen is all but impossible to read in anything close to sunlight which makes it dangerous while trying to view in the car. Second, the battery life could be longer. Although it depends on your use, overall it seems to need recharging more often than other phones I've had.",3
"Don't buy it

Although this phone is thin and looks nice. I'm disappointed I bought it. It just doesn't work well. I agree with many of the negative reviews of this phone. I had my old cell phone (Nokia) for years and it worked great. I've had this one less than six months and have had nothing but problems.",1
"over rated phone

I purchased this phone about 5 months ago. This phone has a lot of problems, some times it difficult to make phone calls it keeps telling me ""call failed"" I thought that the network is busy but when I put the SIM card in my old Samsung phone there was no problem at all.The other problem is static, people can not hear me clearly because of static, and however I have full service 4 to 5 bars. The software is very slow when you scroll between menus. After I disconnect the phone from the charger the screen start to blink and the resolution goes down.I called Cingular and they replaced with another refurbished phone that have the same problems. Finally they are going to send me a new phone hopefully this will work.I owned so many phones with different brands and the best are Nokia and Samsung.",0
"great but expensive phone

Pros:-Great sound quality-Good antenna and reception-Nice color screen-Great form factor-Great speaker phoneCons:-So-so camera-When the phone is in standby, the time is barely visible on the outer LCD-Buttons on the side of the open flip are hard to useI love this phone and I knew what I was getting when I bought it. The only thing that disappointed me was the outside LCD. I like to use my cellphone as a watch too, but the clock is BARELY visible on the outer LCD when the phone is in standby mode. Don't expect much from the camera too. I got an unlocked phone as I travel frequently to India. Quad-band is definitely a plus, and bluetooth works well too.",3
"Not as good as it looks

This phone is too thin and too wide when flipped open, it is not comfortable when I hold it in my hand and try to dial a number. Just picture yourself holding a half deck of poker and try to use your thumb to press on the surface of the card. The unbalance weight between the top portion and the bottom portion as you flip the phone open is another design flaw; I always feel awkward when try to press the number keys due to the uneven weight between the VGA and the keypad. The speaker level for incoming call is also very low. Even though I had the volume level set to the highest, it is only loud enough to hear the person's voice in a very quite room. I think that I will have a problem when outside a noise area. My only regret is that I should have walked to a store and look at it in person before buy it online.",1
"Nothing special, not that bad, just OK.

This cell phone is a good phone for folks interested in 1)showing it off, 2) downloading Top 10 tunes as ring tones, 3) taking photos to send to friends, 4) showing it off. My husband I and both bought the phones when changing to Cingular, figuring that they might have some good features we could use. We have had no trouble with them so far. However, if you need substance over style, you can probably do better for the price. We had some nice little LG phones when we were with Verizon which worked very well and were easier to use in the organizational functions than the RAZR. If you need a phone that you can use easily for work, don't purchase the RAZR. If you need a phone to show off, go for it.",2
"Sleek

I love this phone because of its dimensions. It is so thin that you can just slide it into your pocket without any problems. Also, the battery last for a very long so you do not have to charge the phone every couple of days. The programs in conjuction with the camera makes this phone amazing. I would buy this phone again if for any reason I were to lose the one I have. It is so user friendly. The camera is very good. You can use it if you are cheap and want to have another background on the phone and do not want to pay for one. Take a picture off your computer screen. The different ring tones on this phone are awesome. It can store many phone numbers and has a lot of memory to store pictures. This is the best phone on the market right now.",4
"CINGULAR & ATT RIP OFF AND DRIVE YOU NUTS

Do not deal with Cingular and or ATT because these companies will drive you crazy. I learned this a hard way, in the last 3-4 months I have been double charged every month because the Cingular and AT&T made a mistake on my account. To explain this further I had a 2 year contract for my wireless telephone with AT&T. Within a few month AT&T sold their wireless service to Cingular and after that I was paying to Cingular for the account. I decided I wanted a new wireless telephone device about August of 2005, I was told if I wanted a new telephone I had to open an account with Cingular, so I did and that is when the whole problem started because now I was being billed double by both companies, Cingular and AT&T. I also received a phone which I did not like and sent it back for which I was not credited for. I am 52 year old man and I never had so much problem with any company in my life as I have had with Cingular and AT&T. The customer service is a nightmare and for the last three or four months I have been constantly on telephone arguing about my incorrect bill and the credit due for retuned wireless phone with no success, every time I was bounced around and every time the telephone call lasted three to four hours with no result in sight. The customer service at both companies are robotic and custome service can care less about solving problem. Stay away from the nightmare called Cingular Wireless and AT&T if you care about your sanity. I have learned that I am not the only one who had this problem, other people had to go thru the same horrible experience as I did. It seems like these companies found a way to rip people off thru wireless phone service.",0
"Cingulair users

Although I don't have the RAZR V3 yet, I got rid of myEriccson Z500a phone. But, the problem is not the phone.It's Cingular. No matter what, they all have the sameproblem. Your phone will cut off in the middle of your conversation. You can hardly hear the other party.As your about to answer the phone, it cuts off with the first ring. And a bunch of other technical problems similar to other Cingular users.My advise is Stay away from Cingular.Sprint is soso technically and has an awful customer service.I used to have T-mobile, the phones never gave me a problembecause their phone service and coverage is great. Anywhere in the world; therefore, I am going back to T-mobile and I'm sure that the RAZR V3 will not have any coverage/tech problems.",2
"I Am Glad I Bought This Phone

i bought this kinda like an experiment, not knowing what to expect. im glad i bought it. it's the best phone i've ever used, and i actually think the high price was worth it in the end. i mean common the peoples pictures are in the phonebook, not their name , but their picture. well worth it.",4
"LOoks cool

I dont ave this phone yet but from what I understsnd here are some pros and cons:Pros:Has A cameraLarge color screen inside and outsideSpeakerphoneCons:Bad quality cameraCant change waalpaper on outside when the phone is opened(It has to have the cingular pic)SPeakerphone to soft to hearDoesnt come for prepaid unless you buy 300 dollar unlocked one.It looks really super cool and I cant wait to get mine for my birthday!!! For once my mom is actually getting me a contract!!!!!!!!!!!",3
"24 hours or 10 days?

I never received my order because what was most ship in 24 hours became estimated ten days. I terminated my order.",0
"V3 Razer - the missing link

If this machine comes with a SD memory slot, i think this a best buy in town.",2
"I Glad I Have It

i got this on amazon pretty cheap, and im glad i got it. im a nokia kinda guy but this is well worth it",4
"Anyone have success in porting # after buying from Amazon

I want to buy the RAZR and keep my current number on Sprint. It seems Amazon says the rebates would be invalid. Anyone have experience with this?",3
"Your location may call for TMobile

Even though Cingular offers this deal in other parts of my local coverage area, the offer does not apply to my zip.TMobile does offer an equivalent of this deal in my area.Ergo ...",0
"Well worth it

I have received nothing but stares of jealousy that are well warranted.",4
"Great material, good design, compromised function for size

First things first...I got the Motorola RAZR V3 from a Cingular Company store when the price dropped to USD299.99 - retail price, no contract required. As opposed to USD199.99 for a two year contract or FREE if you get a contract from Amazon. Don't buy from Cingular franchise/independent dealers because they don't make money from selling the phones alone so they mark up the retail price above what Cingular company stores sell them.I use the phone for my T-Mobile service. I legally unlocked the phone via Cingular. No firmware updates, web site unlocking or hacking required. The only downside is that there is Cingular branding everywhere. But for the cheap price to pay for the phone, it's not a problem at all. All I did was have T-Mobile send me their settings over the air (OTA).The Phone...* Design - Kudos to Motorola for finally coming out with a great design for a clamshell phone. It's unbelievably thin, light and functional. All thanks to the aluminum material. Of course they weren't the first company to make full use of it. Nokia made the first daring route of using metal alloys by introducing their 8800 series more than 6 years ago. Apple followed and introduced 1-inch laptops starting with the titanium PowerBook and, of course, the aluminum revisions.With the clamshell closed or open, it looks like one killer design. I like the way they incoporated side keys for a supposed one-handed operation, but in reality the keys are not easily accessible when flipped open. But still a good thoughtful addition.The keypad is another cool design. Laser precision cut - one piece from an alloy material. I agree there isn't much tactile feedback, but that's the price to pay for a thin phone. There is still tactile feedback, mind you, and it's enough to let me know I pressed the key. However, the keys are so flat that it's hard to distinguish from one key to the next except for the slight separation from the translucent rubber material (where the blue light emits) in between keys.* Screen - Finally they introduce a main 262K color screen and a 2nd display with 4,096 color screen. This beats the standard 65K for other phones. Despite the feat, sadly both screens easily gets washed out in bright sunlight. Motorola should equip the screen with anti-glare glass and contrast enhancing screens to aid the viewing. To save on battery, you can adjust the brightness, turn on the screensaver or completely shut the screen when not in use for a time.* Making a call - This is where the V3 shines. So far no dropped calls, static noises or whatever. Signal strength is very decent. I could hear the callers and they could hear me very well. The speakerphone is mighty loud for a phone this size. It is very useable and convenient.* Menu - I jump from phone to phone and found Nokia to make the best, most intuitive menu. IMHO you don't need to read the manual in a Nokia phone because you will find the settings in places you expect them to be.My last GSM Motorola phone was a Startac series and I swore never to come back to Motorola until now. Frankly the V-series designs suck. But the RAZR made people like me notice Motorola once again.The menu for the RAZR is finally very good. Not great. It's still not as functional as I would expect, but it's getting there. You would still have to crawl your way around especially if you want to find settings for MMS and WAP.* Functionality - For a phone this thin and good-looking, it's surprisingly very functional. Although I am disappointed by the miniscule VGA camera specs and lack of EDGE feature. My two year old Nokia 6230 and Nokia 6600 came equipped with those features. This is less than a year old phone. What gives?* Bluetooth - Works 99% of the time with the top of the line Motorola HS850. The calls transfer flawlessly to the headset. But there were instances when I couldn't make it transfer quickly or at all. Rare, but still happens. Btw, get the black HS850 European version. The US version with a blue color is just too preppy and tacky. To each his own.* Fit and Finish - In my job, I've seen so many other people with RAZR phones that I've examined how it goes thru the daily wear and tear. One phone bent at the top. Unlike a plastic phone that can scratch or crack, the metal furthermore bends. If you drop it...Because of the material and design, the only user replaceable part is the battery cover. Yipee. I've seen two phones with a flickering screen. Also another phone with the back cover discolored from tossing it around the table-tops. If you're the careful type or you can simply afford to toss them after the season, it's really not for the faint of heart.There is evidence of poor construction. The battery cover does not fit properly on some phones. On some phones they fit great. On others you will have to make it snap.* Phonebook - I have to tackle this separately because most people think that you CANNOT have multiple numbers under one name. That simply isn't true. They are the type who don't care to read the manual it came with. On their defense like I said the menu system is bad that a simple feature as adding numerous numbers under one name is not evident. There are two steps you MUST do in order to refrain from the phone from displaying the same names multiple times in the address book.Step 1: Under the Phonebook menu go to Phonebook Setup (find it!) and change the VIEW from All Contacts to Primary Contacts. This will refrain the phonebook from displaying the names multiple times.Step 2: Under each names, make sure to assign a primary contact number so that this number is the one displayed when you view that name. If you want to scroll thru the list of numbers of, all you have to do is simply press the left and right keys (from the 4-way Navigation key...for those that don't read the manual it's that circle key with a center button).Oh yeah, you can only assign multiple numbers to one name IF you save your contacts to the phone, not the SIM. And by doing this you expand the features by being able to assign photos, voice dialing and custom ringtones to EACH number (not just to each name).* Battery - I'm perplexed why they can't offer Li-Polymer batteries instead of the aging Li-Ion type. Nokia has made the switch years ago.Battery life is decent. I get at least two full days with the Bluetooth on, occasional calling, SMS, MMS and internet. Of course heavy users who talk all day will find themselves charging the phone nightly. It's disappointing, of course, but it's what I expect for the size and specs.Cingular versions come with the no frills, carton box packaging with home charger (plus L=shaped adapter) and something to wipe the screen. No software, no case, nada! It's customized for Cingular use with Cingular branding on the battery cover and screens.The retail versions come in a cool box complete with case and mini USB cable. Of course that still depends on the country you get it from.Why do I rate it only 3 stars? The price doesn't necessarily justify the available functions for the phone. You can justify paying the price for the design. Because for the same [retail] price version, you can get a more technologically advanced and sturdy GSM phone from the European/Asian market.It is thin. Yes, it is. But did you did notice it's wide, too. Right? What it made up for the thickness, it got back for the width.If you search the internet forums, you can maximize the features of the phone further. You will need the mini-USB to USB cable and a Windows PC and a lot of tinkering. Beware the phone is susceptible to malfuntion if you do the wrong settings.* MP3 - This doesn't have an MP3 player. It DOES play MP3 ringtones. You don't need to buy them online or purchase software to compress files. I use a Mac and change the settings in iTunes to compress the files to MP3. Then pass on the file via Bluetooth.All in all a cool phone that gives exactly what you expect in terms of form and the corresponding function. I'm itching to see how Nokia will respond.",2
"Lovely phone - get what you pay for... !

Right off I have to say that when it comes to cell service and phones and the inherent contracts: you get what you pay for, in more ways than one, and buyer beware! I do my research, ad nauseum, before getting into a new contract or into bed with a new cell provider. I've been a Nextel subscriber for two years with an i90 and an i730. Both lovely phones - service very professional from Nextel - coverage and features what I expected. But like I said, I researched that to death before I bought their phones or their service. Got the phones from Amazon.I, too, was taken by the looks of the RAZR, and so was my wife once she saw one. But was it as good as it looked and was it worth and worth switching carriers for? For one, Nextel wasn't making it easy to stay with them - they got into bed with Sprint and I had Sprint for years and still have nightmares about their customer service. (Plus, the price for an ""upgrade phone"" for Nextel was *unacceptable* from my point of view. Everyone knows you get a cheaper phone with a new contact!)I got two RAZR's at a local retailer - sorry Amazon, but your rebates with Cingular aren't worth the effort - and paid $99 each, best price *anywhere.* I got a family plan which is on par with Verizon's and saves me a bunch of money over Nextel. A *bunch* of money. Two words: rollover minutes.I spent just an hour charging the phone, reading the manual and configuring the phone to function as well, if not better, than my i730, which is a *great* phone, and noticed similarities in function and detail and quality to Sony, Motorola and Nokia phones friends of mine have. I repeat: I read some of the manual, which is something many people seem to avoid.For anyone complaining about the phone/ address book, shame on you. I was worried about the address book based on reviews, but after five minutes with the manual and using the phone, I got the RAZR to do *everything* my nifty i730 could do and then some. There are so many ways to configure the address book it's silly. You can assign and create ""categories"" for numbers and addresses and even have the phone only display certain categories so you only have to flip thru the numbers you want to flip thru.As for the complaints about battery life, the RAZR has a six-plus hour talk time on it, better than half the phones on the market today. I can say that cos I feel like I've researched about half the phones on the market ... :) Do this: plug your phone in when you go to sleep at night. I can *guarantee* you it will be fully charged in the morning.Fragile phone? How clumsy are you? I've beaten up lots of phones over the years and you should expect just about anything this side of a brick to break when you drop it. Half of my i730 is made of the same material the RAZR is and has a lousier belt clip to boot, which has allowed my i730 to fall the the ground way too many times. I'm happy with the material and it's expected durability. Stop throwing your delicate, *expensive,* micro-electronic device around like it's made of teflon. *Be careful.*I am not on the camera-phone bandwagon primarily because what is required to merge unlike technologies is by it's nature usually expensive and difficult. (A good example is the ROKR, the so-called iTunes phone. I have an iPod, and if that phone had come close to actually blending the best of the wireless world and the abilities of iTunes and the iPod,I would have bought it, but it came far short of doing that cos blending two ideas like that isn't the easiest thing to pull off well ...) The RAZR is not expensive because it has a great camera or a large memory stick or can capture full-motion video and zip it over to your dorm room buddies in the blink of an eye. It's expensive because it's a *slick* looking phone and makes other phones on the shelf self-conscious. Most of the professional reviews of this phone gave it low marks for camera abilities, so don't be surprised by that. Want a good camera phone for Cingular? The Sony s710 got great reveiws; good luck getting it for less than twice what the RAZR costs. That's the difference.Last thing - I got the phone knowing I have 30 days to send the whole thing back if it's not working out for me. So there's a little consumer-friendly cushion to give me some time to fully evaulate the phone. Still, I did my research so there wouldn't be too many surprises when I got the phone.Hope this helps.",3
"Decent

There's quite a few things I like about this phone, and a few things I dislike. We'll start with the likes:It's an attractive, light weight, and quite durable little phone. I've seen other's complain about the phones durability and I don't understand that means I have thrown this phone on three seperate occasions and it still works like brand new, without one single scratch. Hopefully that will straighten out any doubts you have on the matter of it being sturdy. All of it's features are easy to use, and the phone fits in places most cell phones can't, do to it's size. The speakerphone is loud and it doesn't cut out on you like other's i've owned. Now for my complaints on the Razr: If purchasing this through Motorola it comes with a very nice metal box, games, and a 3D phone book. You have to use Cingular as your provider and they take out the metal box, the games and the 3D phonebook and that should be included for the price of this phone. My major complaint is the volume on it is all the way up and I sometimes have a difficult time hearing. The phone is very difficult to keep clean and prints don't wipe of easily. You can not use a memory card and you really need one with the limited space it has. My last complaint is the phonebook will only let you store one number per name, so you have several of the same names with different numbers which makes it a bit unorganized. I would also like to add that I was disappointed that it didn't come with software. Altogether, it's a good phone without a lot of features and is quite easy to use which was exactly what I needed. It is a bit pricey for what it comes with.",2
"Read the fine print

Be very wary of Amazon's new promotion for a the $50 Razor with new Cingular service. If you read the fine print you'll find that porting your number to a Cingular account ""makes you ineligible for the Amazon.com rebates."" Other than that the phone is decent, it looks cool (thin but wide) and is a good deal for $50 if you don't need to port an old number.",2
"Great looking phone....if yer into that sort of thing

I'll start with the bad first, given the amount of interest this phone has generated.1) The Phonebook application is a little...wonky. Some people have said you can't add more than one piece of contact info per contact, which is NOT true. You can, but its nearly hidden underneath the ""MORE"" function while editing the contact. However, its not convenient and you cannot add additional e-mail addresses or phone numbers to your contacts using the Phone Tools app...which is annoying, since T-Mobile charges $30-40 for the hardware/software bundle.1a) It also takes forever to scroll through your Phonebook contacts. I thought it MIGHT be caused by having some SIM contacts, so I transfered all of them to phone memory. No dice. The scroll speed is untenable. Even my wife's Moto V330 is quicker. What gives? I had to create a voice prompt for almost every contact in my list.2) Even at full blast, the volume just isn't loud enough. Plus, the ""audio sweet spot"" on the speaker is hard to keep next to your ear. If you are planning to get a Bluetooth headset and use that exclusively, this shouldn't keep you from getting the phone.3) Compared to a Samsung V205, a Sony Ericsson P910i and Motorola's own V330, the RAZR gets poorer reception. The previous phones mentioned all get four bars at my house. The RAZR gets 2. This even after calling T-Mobile tech support for help. Their advice? ""Keep turning the phone on and off and it will hopefully find another tower.""4) T-Mobile offers NO games for this phone yet. Given how high profile this form factor has become, I find this level of support to be somewhat poor. I know - you don't buy a phone for its games. But just to show how lacking T-Mobile's support is...the RAZR includes a demo for BeJeweled. After the (very) short demo is over, it asks if you want to buy it. Clicking the link brings you to a webpage that says ""Sorry, we don't offer games for your phone yet"". My wife's V330 has a similar issue. She's had it for over 4 months and services like T-Mobile STILL offer no games for the phone. Again, I know you shouldn't buy a phone based on the number of games offered for it, but its still a feature, something to whittle away the time while waiting at the DMV.5) Camera phone still only 640x480. Decent pics at that resolution, but given that there are cheaper phones on the market (I didn't get this phone for free) with higher pixel values, this is a moderate oversight on Moto's part6) Phone response is fairly poor as well. Example - going through my contacts by pressing keys (going from Q to R to S)...so very slow. You think the phone hasn't responded so you mash the button again, at which point it responds to TWO button presses and you have to start all over again.7) The Phone Tools application is a little user unfriendly and totally geared to people who mess around with Outlook CSVs on a daily basis. I've managed to get it to work, but not without some work.Alright, so now for the good.1) This phone is a veritable conversation piece. Oohs and ahhs all around...if you care about that sort of thing. I usually don't. I just want a functional phone that gets good battery life, gets a decent signal and can withstand a beating (I'm a klutz). But if you do care about the conversation-worthyness of your cell phone, this one has it in spades.2) Great battery power. I've had it on for 5 days at moderate usage and I've still got 2 bars left.3) This is a sturdy phone. My kid has already dropped it on cement twice and I've seen NO scratches at all. Maybe I'm lucky, as another reviewer mentioned that poor build quality on his piece. I've not had any issues. The phone is rock solid.4) The usual amount of ringtones and wallpapers....all of which are amazingly expensive. Why does it cost 2 bucks for a hi-fi ringtone lasting 20 seconds when I can buy the song at iTunes for a dollar?5) The PhoneTools software allows you to create your OWN ringtones. I haven't played around with the software yet, so I'm going to guess that your abilities to import MP3s or CD-audio will be truncated to some degree.6) Excellent Bluetooth performance. Haven't had the opportunity to test file transfers and such, but the RAZR's connection to my Moto BT headset is great. Doesn't matter which side of my body they are situated. Decent sound quality even at 20 feet of unobstructed space.7) Did I mention this phone is attractve?8) Ringtones can get quite loud, even without degrading ringtone sound quality. I wish the speaker was this loud.This phone has some serious shortcomings - most important among them is the poor performance of the Phonebook app, poor signal quality and low speaker volume. Ordinarily, I'd be bringing the phone back, like, tomorrow. But the design of the phone and its excellent BT performance makes me want to hang onto it.Hopefully, Moto learns from their mistakes and releases a RAZR V4 with better earpiece volume and snappier response times.",2
"Big improvements; minor problems

Problems:* Volume buttons make a sound when you're trying to put the phone into ""silent"" mode. Somewhat embarrassing in the middle of a theater. [There is a software hack to change this.]* Alarms can go off (and by default they are quite loud) even when the phone is in ""silent"" mode. Very embarrassing during a ballet. (Note: An ""alarm"" is not in the calendar; it's different than a ""reminder"".)* A Cingular movie plays when I power up the phone, wasting my time. [There is a software hack for this too.] However, I can press ""hang-up"" to skip it.* The camera is very poor in high-contrast light levels, ie with both bright and dark regions.* Bought via Amazon, the phone was activated before shipped. That meant I could not port my old cell number.Improvements over previous Motorola phones:* Significantly clear and louder outgoing voice than on the V60, according to listeners. (I tested both in succession before deactivating my old phone.)* Motorola has fixed the phone book! If you set it to view ""Primary"" numbers only, then you get one line per person. This makes the phone book much more useful. And it's better than most phones now b/c you can store multiple work, multiple cell, and multiple e-mail addresses for each person, a very unusual feature.* The side buttons cannot be depressed accidentally.* Much louder ring volume.* With 4 on the toggle thingy, there are now 7 buttons which you can customize, plus short-cuts.* The big, colorful display is great. The calendar is much more useful with more information on the screen. The phone book can be searched quicker (but a page-up/down would be nice). And more of a text message can be viewed. Also, the vibrant colors make the background very pretty.* 9 is no longer tied to ""911"". (On non GPS phones, 911 is dumb since your location is not known. I use 311 locally for emergencies.)* Pictures can be attached to the phone book, and not just to each person, but to each number. (This is the main value of the mediocre camera.)Conclusion:I just wanted a useful phone that does not make a bulge in my pocket. This is it. Good reception. Good sound quality. Some features which add value, and some which don't, but few which detract. This is the best phone available for someone like me.Note: This Cingular version does *not* come with the fancy box, a bluetooth headset, Motorola PhoneToolsLite software, or the mini-USB-to-USB cable. It comes with the mini-USB charger, and that's it. (Only the uncouth would ask about a belt clip.) It also lacks the Golf and Pool java games that some people like.Addendum: I have dropped it twice now, and it still works fine. Reception is vastly superior to the S-E T-series GSM phones, but not quite as good as the Moto V60 TDMA. The speakerphone is superlative; people say they can't tell it's on, except that it seems to be half-duplex (ie only one party can talk at a time). I can make dinner plans while I tie my tie in front of a mirror, in a part of my house where many people's cell phones get no reception at all!",4
"Image...but little substance / avoid Cingular!

First the phone:+ Very nice, colorful display+ Reasonable speakerphone quality considering its form factor- It's cleverly marketed as being razor thin, but this isn't the most compact phone out there - not by a long shot. My 1.5 year old Samsung E715 also has no antenna, VGA camera, color display, internet access, etc. and is SHORTER, NARROWER and LIGHTER than the Razr - that makes the Razr thin, but at the cost of additional length, width and weightOn Cingular:- Started charging me for service the day I ordered the phone however they didn't actually put it in the mail for another week (and after I spent 30 minutes on the phone with them to see why it hadn't been sent)- Seem to have adopted AT&T; Wireless old customer service standards (which were horrific) - it took me 5 transfers and 90 minutes on the phone to cancel my service, at one point I got a rep who said ""Didn't I just speak with you?"" Yes, she had and then transferred me somewhere else, who transferred me back and she was then trying to transfer me back out again?! Who designed their workflows, a bunch of 3 year olds??- After the previously mentioned 90 minute call, tried to confirm cancellation a week later (only 20 minutes on the phone with 2 transfers this time) to find out that my service had NOT been cancelled - needed to send me a return shipping label- 1 week later, return shipping label arrives - the next day I put the phone in the mail using their 2 Day Fedex label - they receive it 3 days later and, of course, do not cancel my account- Call again 1 week after I've confirmed that they've received it, they show no record of receipt - said to save me time I should leave voicemail for a 'supervisor' with the fedex tracking info which I do later that day (only 20 minute call with one transfer this time)- Three days later call again to find out that the 'supervisor' has done nothing and that my account is still open, finally find someone willing to cancel my account (though I wait on hold 15 minutes while he's doing whatever)Moral of the story, if you want this phone buy an unlocked version and sign up with T-mobile or another provider. The extra money you spend now will save you countless hours (and I do mean HOURS) of aggravation with their ""customer service"" staff who don't seem to grasp the meaning of the term.",1
"I love this phone

I've heard about this phone long before it ever reached US soil, and wanted it very bad based on looks alone. Took me awhile to get it but it was worth the wait. This IS a great phone.Let's touch base on appearance first. Obviously, it is gorgeous. Not all of the casing is metal, but the plastic parts are made to blend seemlessly in. It shines brightly and attracts people to it like a moth to light. I've noticed people catching glimpses of it from what seemed like a mile away! Get used to people wanting to hold and use your phone. It's thin, and wide, but do not find it's wideness a problem. I'm a female and have tiny hands and it fits fine to me. Being that the keys are flat, you have to look at the keypad while dialing anyway, so what's the point of complaining that you can't dial with the hand you're holding it in? The black around the external screen is a nice touch to the silver. The external screen itself only serves it's purpose. It's tiny, and the colours are not wonderful but it always shows the time for you and useful for caller/picture ID. Can also be used as an external viewfinder for the camera. Back/battery cover was no problem getting on like some people have said. They must of had bad models. Snapped on right away. Looks of this phone are flawless and deserve a five star rating on their own.Internal screen... what more can you say then WOW! First time I seen it, I about had a heart attack. The colours are so VIVID and stand out from the screen. It almost looks three dimensional. I'm not the only one who gave that reaction. EVERY single person that opened that phone jumped in amazement.Keypad is the second most attractive feature on this phone (after the internal screen). The thin, gleeming metal mezmerises you. While it might look fantastic, don't be fooled because it works just as good. Very easy to press the keys, almost effortlessly. Everything is in the right place, it lights up nice and bright, everything is big enough so you do not have any problems hitting the wrong keys. I like the added message key that takes me straight to my messages. As well as the web button that takes you directly to the browser. Great additions. Another thing I like, is how the keypad gently vibrates during certain operations instead of making noises. Without hearing those annoying tones, you still know that you are pressing the keys.Sound quality is A+ as I always expect from Motorola. Never once has a call not been loud and clear. Speakerphone is just as good, I can hear it from other rooms. The ringer modes work great, vibration mode will not fault you. I've had problems with other phones vibrating so softly... you couldn't tell you were getting a call. This one will vibrate like crazy! You can customize your ringer options to what you please.Reception has been 100% perfect so far. No dropped calls, nothing unclear or scrambled. I use Cingular service in the Las Vegas area and the calls are crystal clear like I should expect. Better then most internal antennae phones I've used!Menus are a bit complicated for a first time user of phones or the Motorola firmware. I've had Motorola phones previously (the v400 being the most recent) so I already knew how to get around this phone. The software is a lot like the v400s with a few added features. The phone book is a little confusing but I've never had problems with it. Read the manual if you get lost, it's no big deal like some people have made it out to be. Every feature is placed under the right categories. Everything is very customizable. Three skin options are available and they are all very nice and really make the menus and gui stand out.Included wallpapers are great. I usually hate included wallpapers and immediately buy my own... haven't so far on this phone. There are not many but they all are great shots or animations and look so beautiful on the screen.Included ringtones aren't bad, either. I prefer mp3 ringtones so have bought my own, but if you like using standard tones... you'll find one to your liking on here. Many to choose from.Camera quality is what you would expect from a cell phone. People complaining about quality need to realize they are shooting pictures from a phone... not a real camera. Every shot I've taken has looked great in all lighting conditions. Easy to take and send photos. Camera does not take video but can view video. A feature I will more then likely not use unless I wanted to purchase Cingular's news or sports service that stream videos online to your phone.There are no games included. I never play games on cell phones so it's no biggy to me. If you can afford a cell phone like this, then you're probably too old to play the hard-to-make-out games on phones anyway. Most of the decent games to play are never included on phones anyway.Battery life is decent, depending on usage as usual. I can usually go about three days without charging with normal daily use. If you are on this phone, making calls and playing around all day long... you will be charging it every night.All in all, this is an amazing phone. You can't go wrong getting it, especially when the price is getting lower. I was debating on getting this phone or a smartphone and I'm glad with the decision I made. If you want all the useful (and actually needed) features of a cell phone... with the looks to kill then get this phone. It'll make you happy.",3
"Great Phone, Awful Price

The Razr V3 is definately one of the better phones I've had. For starters the manual isnt great at giving you some of the details. The phone in general has great looks, obviously very slim and fits into any pocket perfectly. I wouldnt recommend it if you have big fingers though because you might find a hard time trying to punch the numbers in. Im not a huge camera phone fanatic so I never really cared much about the quality. The reception is excellent, battery life is amazing, and if you like buttons and gadgets, this phone has plenty of them. Quad band does allow you to take this phone pretty much anywhere in the world. All you need to do is rent a sim card or something overseas. All in all its user friendly except like I mentioned earlier the manual could of been more percicive about a few things I ran into. Unless your job doesnt need any flashy objects that attract clients to you by making you look rich, I wouldnt recommend buying this phone at its original price. Its a great phone, but thats just asking too much for it. (...)Pros: Very Slim, Long battery life, user friendly, flashy and impressive, lots of cool features.Cons: Not good for people with big fingers, too expensive.",3
"Overpriced, Basic Feature Set, Imperfect Design - RAZR V3

The Motorola RAZR V3 is a ""pretty"" phone; this is especially the case when viewed in photographs (like what you'll see here on Amazon.com).DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PHONE BEFORE SEEING IT FIRST HAND. Though even that did not stop me from making the impulsive purchase online, seeing it ""live"" did present me with my first, second-thoughts. Those being: that the front of the phone looks a bit awkward mostly because of the tiny black on less-black display on a big brushed aluminum face; and secondly, and most terribly, that it's just too wide! What, after all, really is the purpose in making an uber-slim phone if you're going to have to pancake it? Alas, I bought the phone anyway.Upon receipt I noted the following: the side buttons are located on the screen half of the flip rather than the keypad half which is a departure from every other Motorola phone I've had and, essentially, makes them utterly useless when in a call (changing volume for example would require you to pause the conversation to press the buttons); also, the battery cover for this phone is a cheap piece of plastic that may or may not fit all that well (mine took a bit of finagling to get it on); it comes questionably spare of accessories (at least from Cingular)(for this price shouldn't it come with more than a home charger and useless keyfob).In the end, I returned the phone. The keypad is pretty and the phone itself holds some aesthetic value although a closer look dimishes this somewhat. In terms of useability, I would rate it sub-par as the pictures it takes are as good/bad as any other current motorola and its side buttons are poorly located in addition to its awkward width. Last but not least, for what it offers, and perhaps by any standard, the phone costs way too much. Even with the rebate, it's not worth it frankly. Though I'm inclined to get the newest toys, I swear that the v60 (yes v60) with the slim case is still the best thing motorola has produced in terms of cell phones to date.I just ordered the nokia 7610 and I'm pretty sure I'll like it much more than the razr - will review when I get it!",2
"Exceeded my expectations

It seems clear to me that many of my fellow reviewers of this product were short-changed. I, contrastingly, love this cell phone. It would appear that the fault does not lie with the phone itself, rather with Cingular.I'll cut right to the chase. This phone is sleek, attractive, sexy, the ultimate cell phone. At 33, I have been waiting for this phone since back in the day when Motorola's phones were the size of one's head. The screen is hot. The sound is crystal clear. Ring tones are easily downloaded. Pictures are what you would expect from a gadget whose prime directive is not as a digital cam, rather as a cell phone. Secondary functions remain just that, secondary. Despite this fact, the picture quality is clear, and pictures are easily downloaded to your pc.Think of the V3 as the Delorean of cell phones. My opinion has always been, regarding cell phones, that if it doesn't fit in my pocket (without bulk), I don't want it. At 5'6"", and 30"" waist, I can easily slide this phone into any one of my Levi's pockets.Unfortunately, many preceding reviewers got jipped. I bought the V3 overseas, and even the packaging was impressive. It came in a gorgeous metallic box, matching the V3's exterior shell, and it included the following accessories (no joke): LEATHER CASE (soft, superior quality), CHARGER, USB CABLE, USB CD-ROM, EARPHONE HEADSET, and MANUALS. I must add, of course, that I purchased the V3 unlocked, i.e., from no particular carrier.CONCLUSION: I could discuss the beauty of the V3 ad nauseum; rather, ladies and gents, I'll leave you to your decision. I hope that my opinion has helped you place the preceding reviews in perspective. Enjoy!",4
"Pocket Friendly....

I have had my phone now for about a year now. If that doesn't qualify me to write this article then I don't know what does. The biggest reason I got this phone is because unlike many people, I don't clip my phone on my belt, I put it in my pocket. For years I was troubled with the antenna sticking me in the side of the leg. Buttons would always be pressed whenever I moved a specific way. This phone has relatively none of those problems. Sure there are buttons on the side, but you have to press them more firmly then you do on most phones, which prevents any of them being pressed while in your pocket.Another thing is the size of the phone. I like the phone because of its thinness and its ability to just slide into my pocket. Some people don't like it because it is too wide, but for those of us who have big hands this thing is great. Which leads me into my next point, the buttons on the inside, they are not necessarily big but bigger than you find on most phones. There have been many times where my fingers would hit two buttons, because like most people, I use my thumb to dial. And if you are worried about the buttons not having that ""button feel"" the buttons actually press down and feel like regular buttons.I have seen some complaints about the battery life for the phone. Personally, I use my phone for about a half-hour each day on average. I can go 3-4 days without having to charge it. Now, if you are using the thing non-stop all day long you are going to lose battery life pretty quick, but this is often the case with many phones on the market.The biggest thing that I don't like is that the screen on the front scratches easy. But if you keep it in the case it usually prevents any scratching. Honestly though, there really isnt much to complain about with this phone. I have enjoyed it for over a year now and am still enjoying it. This really is a great product from Motorola.",4
"More durable than you think!

I bought this phone in May of 2005. I'll admit, it was mostly for the trend factor. Standing in the store holding it, I was pretty sure I would break it. I had six years of cell phone experience behind me with barely a scratch (well, except that one time it fell out of my pocket), and I was suddenly afraid that in three days, I would be able to overturn everything that Motorola engineers had worked for.Eight months later, I still don't have a single scratch on it. I am notorious for putting it in a sweatshirt pocket when I'm wearing pants without pockets, then when I get out of the car and it falls straight out onto the concrete, skids for a few feet under my car, and then my fumbling rubs it a little more over the rocky surface. It's been opened and closed way too many times, thrown onto couches (and inevitably bouncing back onto the hardwood floor), and the run-ins with concrete are more than I care to count. Despite the fact that the past eight months has made me significantly more clumsy, my phone still looks like the day I bought it.I am also the type of person who doesn't think about my phone once it leaves my pocket. This results in a lot of days in a row without charging. I tend to go between 3-4 days without charging it. I use it regularly during the day, sometimes resulting in 30+ minute phone calls here and there. Unlike past phones I've had, 2 out of 3 bars doesn't necessarily mean you have 10 minutes of battery life left. It is, by far, the best battery I've ever had on a phone. After eight months it still works exactly the way it did when I bought it.My biggest complaint is the volume. I find myself pressing it pretty hard into my ear to hear the person at the other end. I've always had small issues with cell phone volume, but once I put it as high as it will go, I (and everyone else around me, unfortunately) can hear just fine. Cranking up the volume on this one still hasn't done too much for me. Without this issue, I'd be more than happy to give it 5 stars.If you're more interested in a portable camera with phone capabilities, I suggest getting a cheap phone and a more expensive digital camera. It has the image quality that I expect from a phone - but I suspect I'm in the minority of camera-phone users nowadays. When you're outdoors in good lighting, or potentially indoors where it's really bright, you can get recognizable photos at 640x480. And don't let the zoom feature fool you - as you zoom, it decreases the size of the image. So your 160x120 image you get at the 4x zoom really is just a 25% crop of the non-zoomed photo. I'm a photographer, so I usually have a camera with me - but there have been a couple of occasions (such as shopping) when I need someone to see an image right away, so I can click one off, send it to a friend, and get instant gratification. So much faster than taking a photo, going home, emailing it, and having to travel all the way back to the store!While there are lots of bells and whistles on it that I anticipated myself using, I really only use it as it's original purpose - a phone. I make calls, I check voicemail, I rarely use it as a camera, and I now use it in place of my alarm clock. It functions well in all of these settings. In retrospect, I might have saved a little money and bought a different phone. If you just need something to make phone calls, chances are you can find a free (or very cheap) phone that will do the job.The best thing about the shape for me is that I can slip it in a jeans pocket and not look extra bulky. It's slim enough that I still feel relatively comfortable with it in my pocket when I sit down. It's very light. Sometimes when I have it in a jacket pocket, I even panic a little because I don't feel the weight and I'm afraid I don't have it. It's wider than most cell phones - I haven't compared it, but I imagine the full volume of it is more than some of the smaller phones out there. I like the large screen, though. It's easy to see and read, and when I hold it in one hand and dial, it feels comfortable. Even with my small hands, it fits great and I never have any issues. It's easy to flip open with one hand as well.If it wasn't for my personal volume issues, I would give this phone five stars. It's lasted me well, and let's face it, it still looks cool. There are other great phones out there, but I definitely think this one is still a major competitor after over a year of being on the market.",3
"RAZR Fan

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

I've had the Razr for about 9 months - it has been a great phone (although I think the nokia interface is better than moto). I would definitely recommend it although it seems it needs no recommendation, everyone and their mother now has this phone.My only complaint is that the phone, specifically the keypad, recently started to smell. It's not a cleanliness thing as my wife's Razr also recently started to smell weird, definitely something to do with the components or adhesives. The smell is pretty acrid and actually makes it hard to use the phone. A quick online search reveals that a lot of other people are starting to have this problem after owning the phone for about 6 months. No solutions or responses form motorola on the topic however so beware.",3
"The word PHONE is back in Cell Phone.

Choosing the V3 was a matter of just going through all the phones on the market to find the one that stands out the most. First of all the start of the year 2006 has seen a big change in mobile phone development. Many companies, such as Siemens, have now abandoned the cell phone market. Motorola have scaled back on the number of models they have released in the past 12 months. The selection is much smaller than the start of the 21st century. Apart from the lesser range we have a new type of phone. First of all photo cameras are now almost a standard inclusion unless you aim at the cheapie range of devices. A color screen is the major bonus on all high-end phones. The V3 has one of the best ones. These new phones are lighter and have a longer battery life. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) means roaming anywhere in the world is now possible. Talking and listening are hyper clear as if the person is standing next to you. New functions make most of the high-end range of phones practically little PCs or a Palm. The shape and size of the V3 lean it in the direction of a Palm. The V3 comes with a leather case. It is a very nice case that uses a magnetic clasp. By flipping open the lid you can easily read the time on the front color display. The leather case has an input hole on the side for recharging. There is a hole in the case for a speaker. It has back clip that can be used for fastening on your belt. The V3 is lighter than an iPod mini. The front panel has a screen that can be used for seeing a small display of the time or can be used for taking front pictures. There are three buttons for changing the ring tone presets, dialing names and taking pictures when the flip top is closed. When open these buttons perform new functions. The camera is a tiny pinhole size red lens. This VGA camera has x 4 zoom and takes photographs of up to 640 x 420 in size. To be honest if anyone believes that phone cams are anywhere near as good as even low-end digital cameras then they are only going to be disappointed. The phone camera is great for sending pictures to one another using the MMS system but for the photo album they can look low in resolution, sometimes blurry and even badly lit with streaks running down them. Now and again you can pull off a good shot worthy of your home album collection but don't expect miracles here. For MMS the quality is great and the V3 phone has a big enough display screen to showoff MMS for all its worth, so lets flip open the phone to see what's under the hood. You don't know which catches the eye more when you do flip the phone open, the screen or the keypad that lights up neon blue and looks like it has been ripped clean out of a control panel onboard one of the UFOs that crashed in Roswell. There is no other phone out there that looks as cool as this one does, either closed or open. The wide screen size is just less than 1.75 inches which makes this one of widest phones on the market; a step maybe back to the world of bulky brick phones in girth but the extra girth certainly does not have the weight or thickness. In fact, this is the thinnest phone on the market today and feels as good as a full size phone at a fraction of the weight and looks truly imaginative and good-looking up against the side of the head. In fact it feels like a phone where the flat phones create a more ambiguous feel. The phone is back in cell phone! The phone functions as everything from a dictaphone to a speakerphone. You answer calls by flipping the lid or pressing a key when open to answer a call, you choose. Voice recognition, call waiting, you name it, you got it here. Backlit menu systems, clocks, graphical text message indicators, voice mail buttons, voice mail indication, volume select/display, signal strength indication, call timers, redialing, missed call indicators, call logs, voice activated dialing, any-key answering, auto-answering, speed dialing, mute, vibration. The phone book capacity has up to 100 entries. The phone can act as a Modem. Minimum standby time is 250 hours and minimum talk time is 360 minutes with a 2 hour charge time makes it hard to beat. You get a free headphone and jack in the box. However the real gem of the lot is in the wireless Bluetooth feature. Get yourself a Bluetooth USB adaptor (costs extra) and set it up on your PC. Install Phonetools (CD is in the box) and forget about using the phone USB cable. Now activate Bluetooth in the V3 and activate a Bluetooth Phonetools connection. Now you can wirelessly control your mobile phone. Your mobile phone can be in the bedroom and you can be answering calls on your PC in the study, send SMS... do whatever you want remotely. You can write memos, use the phone tools, dump images, sounds and set your calendar. Wireless Bluetooth to your PC is truly amazing, amazing, amazing. If you want you can buy a Bluetooth headset, however why would you want to hide the V3? Bring it out and flip it open! If this is the first flip phone you own you will probably be aware in the first few seconds of holding it that this is not something you can afford to drop. The V3 will most likely smash and break. It is just not as sturdy as a flat phone. So you will be pressed to take more care with it. Your lifestyle will play a big part in whether or nor this phone can survive with you. If there is one negative, it is that when the phone is closed you may accidentally press the ring tone preset to silent. It is possible to do if you don't keep the V3 in its case. The case prevents that from happening. There is also a low level hum that can he heard if you hold the keypad up to your ear, especially in a silent environment - you can't hear it when your ear is against the speaker or in public places. You can also hear it if closed and if you put your ear against it. So it is not technically a silent phone, but if you think placing it next to you in bed at night is going to keep you awake, you are wrong. Although an extremely light hum can be heard when making calls, there is still no other product that sounds as clear as this phone does. It is really just cribbing about something that doesn't affect this marvelous phone in any way. Overall you won't be disappointed with the V3. It is awesome.Pros:- Design- Bluetooth- GSM- Screen- Nearly everything!Cons:- Really needs to be kept in the case- Will smash if dropped- Ring Tone Preset button is badly positionedEven with these cons it is still leagues ahead of most phones.*Note: Any problems with not been able to make calls (such as calls cutting out after two seconds), sending SMS, MMS or using WAP are all provider related. It is recommended that if you have problems, take the phone to the provider (any provider shop outlet will do) and ask them to setup Calling, SMS, MMS and WAP. You will have to wait 20 minutes but your phone will be fully operational and without problems after.",4
"RAZR V3 REview

While the form factor is excellent, the quality is very poor. I am on my 4th one since buying the phone and service package in Feb. '05.First, the screen went deadSecond, the keypad went inoperativeThird, it would not power up at allFourth (the current one) the screen has sharp lines across it. Can go away with a hard reset, but it's a nuisance.While the service provider has willingly replaced each one promptly, I would not buy this phone again. The fact that the price has droped form $500 to free in 6 months further supports my positon.I asked the service provider to replace this phone with another model, but they refused. They expressed willingness to replace it like-for-like as often as needed, while it's still under warranty. Amazing.I wonder who absorbs the cost of warranty on this unit. The manufacturer, or the service provider?",1
"Excellent Phone

I'm up in the North East and Cingular is great up here. I have had them for several years now and have tried other cell phone providers, but they are the best I think. This phone is great. I have had it for six months now and it works great. Reception is great, I get a signal in areas where other phones I have had I couldn't. I have dropped it several times and still not a scratch due to the metal housing. Great screen. Bluetooth works well. Phone is very loud. The battery life is great. I have read where some people say it is horrible. I'm on the phone all the time and I have never used up the battery to go under two bars. Great phone. The one drawback I found was Cingular will not insure the phone.",4
"COOOL phone !

This is a great phone with everything I wanted esp. bluetooth,camera and most important STYLE ;)However I noticed one problem on the phone..Bluetooth does not work at times, the phone gives an error message saying ""Bluetooth not enabled"". It occured twice in last 2 weeks but I could not reproduce it, seems to be random error. I had to reboot the phone and then it started working just fine. Not sure if its only my phone as I think nobody else had this problem.Overall I love this phone, its loud and clear with easy to use user interface and again it looks COOOOOL!About Cingular, it does not offer anything free! There was not a single game on the phone and no cool ringtones or backgrounds. Most of the services like text messaging are priced at nearly double the rate of tmobile. Thats something to consider before moving to Cingular!",3
"Great Phone, great deals available

This is really a nice phone, but is available in the USA for cingular only. However if you have a retailer who can unlock the phone, you can use it with any gsm service.I got an unlocked phone for free after rebate and had wireless BT included for free. Today, there is good deal at buy.com, better than amazon. The same phone for free after rebate and a free Blue tooth handsfree kit.Tapas, NJ, USA",3
"cool looking, but fails in functionality

I've had this phone for 6 months now. Here are the gist of its pros and cons.Pros:- cool looking (although it has lost some of its coolness because it seems that everyone has this phone now)- suprisingly long battery life- ok camera- bright and large screenCons:- sound quality is VERY VERY VERY POOR!!! BAD! MALO!- can only save sms and mms messages in the SIM not the phone memory. (For those not familiar, SIM memory only holds about 30 or so messages)- You can not put the phone to manner mode (vibe) with a single button. It requires at least three key strokes. (this may sound like no big deal to some, but to me, I don't want to 1.flip open the phone, 2. press two more key strokes 3. scrol down to vibrate, during or before a meeting.- the menus are hard to get used to.Opinion:If you only care about how you will look with cool looking phone, then the razr may be the phone for you. However, if you are used to the good sound qualities of panasonic, sonyEricsson, or Nokia, this phone is sure to dissapoint. The phone is sleek but the sound quality is poor (noticible cracks at high volume) and the speaker volume just does not get loud enough. (for example, if you are walking around midtown manhatten, you will not be able to carry on a conversation with ease because it will be too hard to hear the end caller). If you are going for style AND good sounding phone, there are options. Get the new samsung D807 which is just as thin as the razr and has splindid sound quality and better firmware. If you are a heavy data user get the new smaller blackberry or the Nokia 6682 (the new simbian platform allows third party apps and lots of goodies). If you are thinking about buying the motorola Slvr, DON'T! It uses esentially the same firmware as the razor and the sound quality is just as poor. (my relatives all own the above mentioned phones)CONCLUSION:Don't get conned by clever marketting. Motorola phone are below par in sound quality and others such as the nokia and the samsung has good if not better looking phones, if style is your thing.",1
"Beautiful, but beware of the dust

The razr is the first cell phone I've ever had, so I can't compare its use to other cell phones, but know that it's every bit as beautiful as the pictures show. The generously-sized screen is also nice, and the camera and photo are decent. Of course, the most attractive thing about this phone is how thin it is. Not only does it look sleek, but it slides into my pocket VERY easily, so I'm not bothered with a huge lump in my pocket or a phone holster. This phone has more capabilities than I care to mess with, but know that a lot of them require dishing out a little more moola (it only comes with one game, and it's a demo).My main disappointment with this phone is that dust seems to very easily find its way up under the screen. This is very easy to fix - all you have to do is slide a pin under the upper corner under the screen protector and down the side. There's some kind of sticky glue holding it down, and the screen protector comes off with a bit work, and sticks back on very easily. Once you have it pried off, just wipe the dust off the underside with a lint-free cloth, and then stick the screen protector back on. Good as new. If you damage the screen protector, I hear that they can be purchased for about $4.00",3
"Overall a very nice phone

I've read many a review on the Razr before purchasing one through Amazon with service through Cingular. I've had the phone for a week now and find it very easy to use. Coming from a Motorola V60P, the phone is a joy to carry around.I've seen many negitive comments about the phone book, while it is not the best, it certainly isn't hard to use. Two pushes of a button and I'm in my phone book. I also do a lot of text messaging and have no problem with the keypad.As mentioned, the ear piece volume is fairly low, even on it's highest setting, but the speaker phone quailty is excellent.The screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight. The phone is sturdy and built well... I have not dropped a call on it yet.I would have no problem recommending this phone to others.",3
"Just hope your phone never quits working

I had been very happy with my Motorola phone until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"Thin, lightweight, and cute

I bought this phone earlier last year when it first came out. I have had it for almost an year now and I like it so far. I havn't had any problems with it at all. The phone itself is somewhat small (not the smallest phone out there) and thin. The programs included in the phone are adequate but not great. The phone also has a limited memory chip. You can only store so many files on the phone at a time. The sound is just okay. Although it does play mp3 files (so you can record you own ringtone), the ringtone always comes on 1/2 a second later when the phone starts to flash. The sound quality is acceptable but not fantastic--Motorola E398 is far more superior. I personally LOVE the programs that Motorola offers on their cell phones. They are far better than Nokia. The V3 uses mini USB to charge and to transfer files. Mini USB cords are used by many digital cameras and I happened to have one. So, I didn't have to buy additional accessory for the V3 phone and I could create my own background pictures and ringtone. Just download the Mobilephone tools. I had it with my other E398 phone so it worked perfectly. All in all, the phone is good but definitely not worth paying the full suggested retail prices. I only paid half the price though, so it is acceptable to me. I also have a comment about the 17 y.o. who also reviewed this phone. Your dropped call problem does NOT originate from the motorola phone itself. It's because of Cingular. I had them before and would NEVER get them again. My suggestion is to get an unlocked V3 and go with T-mobile =)",3
"great hardware; horrible user interface

The hardware is great. Small phone, excellent reception, large display...The user interface is really quite poor. All my previous phones have been Nokias (8290,6590i,6100), and it's shocking how much worse the Motorola UI is. Nokia gets all the little details right, Motorola gets them all wrong. (e.g., address book entries can't have addresses in them!.)",2
"Nothing extraordinary, mainly a lot of hype around the looks

The phone is ok. I didn't find any difference between RAZR and the Motorolla V300 I had earlier. All the features are the same.Razr has a big huge color screen, bluetooth enabled and can capture videos. But there is no improvement on any of the calling features.So if you are getting the phone free after the rebates you can buy it, else it is not worth the $200.",2
"Motorolla Razr V3

It seems like when anything becomes popular, people begin to put it down, but the Motorola Razr V3 isn't all hype and style. It lives up to its hype and is a high end fully functional phone that just so happens to look absolutely gorgeous. The Razr comes in two colors, black and silver, both made with anodized aluminum making the Razr very durable and has gives a nice solid feel. If you've owned an Ipod Mini with the same anodized aluminum, you'll know how it feels. It has high end features - camera, full color display, bluetooth technology, video/picture capabilites, internet, text messaging, instant messaging, speakerphone, voice capabilities, video capture, streaming and more - but it is all packed into the most thinnest phone out in the market. Although it is quite wide for a flip phone, turn the Razr on its side and it all makes sense. Being wide, Motorola took the advantage of the space to put in a large size LCD screen that gives you crisp and bright color and clarity. This screen is quite large on a flip phone, but absolutely gorgeous. There is also an stamp sized full color external LCD screen that displays signal strengh, time, and acts as a picture caller ID. It doesn't display date however. I don't know why they omitted this. The external LCD can also serve as a viewfinder when you want to take a self portrait instead of having to look into silver dot like other phones. The phone comes with a VGA 4x zoom camera that takes decent enough pictures, The camera feature is just an added bonus and is hardly a necessity.Flipping up the Razr, you can see why it's been tooted as the thinnest phone out there on the market. Even when the it's closed, it's thin, but when it opened, it practically disappears when looking at its side. It is very pocket friendly and lightweight. You'll hardly notice it in your pocket. The keypad is very interesting. It's one flat surface instead of individual buttons. This is very different from any other phone I've ever seen. The flat smooth surface makes navigating much moore smoother and easy, but it may take some getting used to. It is backlit with a cool blue light that makes it easy to navigate even in the darkest of nights. The menu interface is very easy to navigate as well. You'll use the two top buttom to either go back or select or you could just use the center button on the navigation wheel. The navigation wheel itself can be reset to accomodate your needs. Press down, up, right or left to access whatever you want - phonebook, calender, alarm clock, messages, etc.Sound quality is good, but may be too low in noisy areas and signal strength is excellent, at least for T-mobile customers. The speakerphone is great. It's loud without being too static. Battery life is good. Taking pictures usually takes up a lot of battery life, but I didn't have a problem here. Overall, with its solid construction, great high end features, gorgeous design meshing form and function, and easy menu navigation and user friendly interface, the Razr comes out as a great phone for serious users and for those just looking to turn some heads.",4
"Great phone!

Pros:1. Haven't had any problems with dropped calls (cingular)2. Great camera, zoom and lighting features.3. Easy to use interface4. Great looking screen and display5. Loud and clearCons:1. Battery life. I've known a few people with this phone and they have had the same problems. The battery will last a few days as long as you don't talk on it, but for me, I use this phone as my main communication device, and texts, camera, and general usage will suck the battery life right up. My advice is to charge it every night, it should make it through the day provided you aren't using it all the time.",3
"Okay phone

This phone is overall just a little bit above good/okay. I cant stand the text style and its kind hard to find everything but after a while you get used to it and overall is a pretty good and it has the regular features like alarm, voice recording, camera, video and the speaker phone comes in handy sometimes ^^ it is a popular phone because it is thin but it is kinda big for the hand as it is wide.",2
"Blackjack 2

Just to warn people, I ordered this and it doesn't fit with a BlackJack 2",1
"Works as expected

The OEM equipment pretty much works as expected. As mentioned elsewhere, the button on the headphones allows you to hangup, which isn't as useful as having it function as a mute or volume adjustment. I had no problems with the fit of the earbuds.",3
"Not quite universal but it has potential

This is a solid cell holster that would be a five star except my LG Vx 8600, thin like the razr, does not fit securely enough for me to fell comfortable. The holster does feature a Velcro strap that will secure a phone with an antenna, the 8600 doesn't have one though. This is a perfect fit for my Motorola E815",3
"2nd one that's broke! :(

This is the 2nd and LAST one of these I buy. It looks great, nice lambskin and all, but the plastic part that snaps into the belt holster is CHEAP! too bad",0
"Nokia HS-3WH

I purchased this headset to complement my Nokia 6230 mobile phone. It is necessary that you have this (or a previous version of the headset) to enable the FM radio feature of the 6230. It features the wide Nokia connector needed to connect to the phone (there is no mini or submini style plug on the 6230).The headset features a snap to allow you to ""wear"" the headset around your neck. You can dangle the earpieces when not in use and have ready access to them when needed.The headset is dual function - it works both for listening to FM radio and MP3 music on the phone (who needs an iPod Shuffle?) as well as for telephone conversations. The microphone works quite well in standard and mobile environments. There is a pushbutton on the cord that can switch radio presets, switch the MP3 player to the next song, or allows you to hang up a call - depending on what mode you are operating the phone in.The white color is somewhat similar to Apple's iPod headphones. The earpieces give good sound reproduction with more than adequate volume. They are a bit large, and aren't comfortable for long term wearing unless you are using the supplied foam earpads, which are black in color and may not last indefinitely or be easily lost. Nokia offers a ""Sport"" version of the headset that would be a better fit for joggers.The cord used is of good quality and has a coating that seems to resist tight knotting - a definite bonus.All in all - it is not the most comfortable to wear, but it definitely gets the job done and is quite durable.",3
"Good idea...

I love the design idea on this headset. You can wear it around your neck and have the earpieces at hand all the time. The problem is the earpieces themselves are the worst I've used. They are completely uncomfortable and keep falling out, and it's not just due to the cord being too thick. In terms of quality it's a great headset though, but it was basically a waste of money for me since it bothers me so much. If this headset was designed with custom fit eargels like the Jabra headsets, it would be excellent.",1
"Clunky and uncomfortable

I am so disappointed with this product. The earphones are large and uncomfortable. The wires are heavy and bend oddly because they have protective hard cloth around them, presumably to make them more durable. And when I speak with someone I sound like I am far away, which makes sense because the receiver falls down by your belly button. I will never use this headset. It was a waste of $12.",1
"Excellent Shopping experience.

Purchasing with this vendor was definitely an experience, very prompt responses to queries, very prompt shipping.",4
"EXCELLENT CELL PHONE CASE

Could not easily locate a case for the C-139 anywhere in my area. The case was delivered quickly and has provided the protection for thephone, that I had hoped. Easy transaction.",4
"i830 Holster

This holster is working very well for me, holds the phone securely yet is easy to remove for calls. The price was excellent along with the free shipping, it was a win-win.",4
"good case!

It's a really good case and fits the phone perfectly... I really like it and it is very handy.",4
"Great little phone

This phone provides intuitive interface and functionality that more expensive phones lack. With my 2GB memory (about $30) I can store lots of pictures, movies, and music to enjoy when I'm waiting in line or taking a walk. I'll agree that it's been difficult to open when driving, but the sound quality has always been quite good. Since switching one of my phone lines to Verizon and getting their highly rated LG 8350, I can say that the Sony Ericsson z550a is in many ways superior.",3
"not the greatest

I was disappointed with this...it is hard to open and you can't hardly hear the person on the other line. It is fairly easy to use as far as figuring out the menu...not a lot of frills.",1
"IF ONLY IT CAME WITH THE GIRL !!

What can I say, smooth lines, typical Samsung cutting edge technology. Wonderful features, if only it came with the Girl it would be the best thing since slice bread. I wake up in the middle of the night just to play with it. Life is short, have some fun before you get old.",4
"Minimal Macintosh support

If you are a Mac user you will not be able to syncronise your contacts easily. In fact, it's a royal pain, but it can be done.[...]You can use bluetooth to transfer files to the phone, but to get files off the phone, you must send them one by one from the phone itself.This is extremely disappointing, because the rest of the interface of the phone is really quite passable.Samsung gets kudos for a cool looking phone, but looses marks carrying into the negative for not including decent software support for the Mac.Most disappointing indeed.",0
"Phone for Lefties

CONS:This phone seems to be suited to lefties. The charger plugs into the lower right-hand side of the phone which makes it really difficult for righties (like myself) to type text messages with one hand while its charging. The space key is also at the lower right hand corner (the # key) which tends to put your thumb in an awkward position. I've been using Nokia and Ericsson phones for years so I'm not used to having to jerk my thumb all the way back to press the # key to type a space so when I'm tying long messages, my thumb sometimes cramps. I bought this phone cause my best friend has the earlier model and really likes it. She's a lefty!Another complaint I have is that it takes so much steps to send a text message. Unlike Nokia where you just select options, send, and select a contact from your address book, this one has 4 more steps. You have to select the address book, type in the 1st letter of the name, check it, select, then it'll ask you AGAIN if you want to send it. Sure it only takes 2 seconds longer, but its quite a bother when you're in a hurry.Another thing is that after it sends the message, it reverts back to the standby screen, so if you want to delete the message you just replied to, you have to go back into menu, messages, select it, and then delete. Again, it only takes a fraction of a second but its still a bother.This phone also doen't have timed profiles, or profiles at all for that matter. If you've never had a Nokia or another phone that has profiles then you won't miss it, but as someone who was very much dependent on timed profiles, its quite an adjustment not having it. And on that note, you can use an MP3 file as your ringtone but when it comes to message alert tones, you're limited to the ones that come with the phone which is a real bummer!PROS:The 3.13 Megapixel camera is pretty good for something so slim & small.The Bluetooth file transfer is quite fast even when transferring relatively large files. This is a blessing since I have to rely on bluetooth to transfer stuff to and from my laptop because the PC Suite that comes with it (obviously) isn't compatible to Macs - which is another CON, actually...I love the World Clock.I love the fact that you can save up to 3 Alarms. I have one for weekdays when i have to get up early, one for weekends when I can sleep in a little later, and I still have one for other occasions when i have to set an alarm for something or another without messing with the other 2.The Converter (currency, measurement, temperature, etc) is pretty handy though it isn't exactly the easiest thing to use. I still use it quite often. It beats having to manually compute everything.My Mom also like the fact that the screen is really big and you have the option to make the font of text messages HUGE so that she can still read messages even when her reading glasses are missing.All in all, I'd say its an 'okay' phone. Its definitely not as user friendly as Nokia or Ericsson, but the camera is pretty good and my complaints are all relatively minor and easy to work around or get over so if you're used to Samsung phones, go for it! You won't have to adjust that much. If you're a Nokia user, then just make sure you're ready to live life without times profiles and personalized sms alert tones.I hope this helps!",3
"Overall good, but the camera is disapponting.

My biggest disappointment is the built-in 3 Mpix camera. Images are almost always out of focus and blurred - no matter the lighting conditions, or which settings you are using. Viewing and scrolling through previous pictures is also very, very slow, especially if the pictures are stored on the memory card. The camera is fine for occasional and spontaneous pictures, but I guess I was hoping for something more.On the other hand, the user interface is great and the phone is packed with features. However, I have to say that most of these features (although cool) are of little use to me (for instance, conversation recording). The features that I do use, instead, are also found in older versions of this phone, such as the Samsung t629 which only costs $150 from T-Mobile.Therefore, overall, I'm not sure whether this phone is worth its sticker price.The package came with a USB cable and headsets.",2
"Totally awesome!

Where to start?This is by far the most fun phone I have owned. An absolute gem. I ordered the limited edition wine colour to replace the black version and it is stunning! The fit and finish of the phone is second to none. It feels so great in the hand. I am generally unimpressed with the way most sliders (LG Chocolate) move up and down. However, with the D900, it slides with a smooth ease that is only rivaled by it's Samsung T629 cousin.Pros:Solid receptionCamera/Pic quality (3.13 megapixel)Ease of music playerStyleQVGA screenFit and Finish qualityRingtones sound greatEarpiece clarityStrong vibrate modeBuilt in photo editorA2DP Stereo headphone supportAbove average (thin phone) battery lifeBluetooth works flawlesslyCons:Menu can be confusing.Received pics small (?)Cannot set custom tone for messagesSpeakerphone only averageIt's hard to find many flaws in this device. I love the reaction I get from my fellow phone geeks when they see it. Above and beyond that, it just feels and performs like the $300+ price suggest it should. I'm extremely please with this purchase.__________________",4
"Excelent Item

This phone is simply the best one I ever had, it is the 15th cellular I own in 10 years and the best of all. I would change this one only for another samsung with better features. The camera is great and the display is fine! I am very happy with it!!!",4
"Good size, good quality

I purchased this phone for the following reasons:1. size2. bluetooth3. quad bandI use the cingular service and a plantronics 510 headset. No problems with either with this phone.I was using a motorola razr before, and this phone is easier to use in features and especially menus.",3
"Great Buy

Everything about this phone is awesome: the size, the functionality, the features. The camera is especially impressive, it has so many settings that I bet it compares to the sony erickson camera phones! I am very happy with everything this phone can do, and I would recommend it to others.",4
"Solid performer!

Got this back in Oct 2006 when it was bleeding edge (3 MP camera in the slimmest slider in the world). Even now, the phone stands out enough; true, Samsung makes a hundred slider phones that from afar look exactly like this but up close all of my friends know better. Simply because this phone is small and extremely light weight yet the rubberized body feels solid without any creaking or 'plasticness'. This feels expensive. Plays a host of audio files for your music, beautiful screen on which colorful wallpapers contrast with the jet black body, and quad-band GSM that makes life very easy for travelers like me. Battery life was great - 5 hrs with intensive use. My only cons for this are the camera having ridiculously slow speed so you better hold this thing still if you want good pics; the PC software is horrible at managing SMS messages, you cannot backup/copy-paste like other phones such as Nokia; and the phone doesn't accept 2GB microSD cards for 90% of firmwares. 9.0/10",4
"Good substitute for clamshell.

When my beloved Motorola clamshell flip phone broke, I needed an acceptable replacement immediately. I don't like the Razrs, and I needed a quad-band, so this looked to be the best option. I've had it about a month now, and have adjusted fairly well. The feel is similar to the clamshell - sturdy, and the sliding operation is like the flip feature I was accustomed to. The beautiful, large screen is the best part of this phone, but the rest works well too. Navigation is fairly easy. Overall, it is really nice. The only complaint I have is that the texting options make the process of sending a text message much more complicated than with my old phone, but I am adjusting.",3
"Great phone, Great features with minor annoyances

Performance and features:Navigation through the phone menus is very responsive. There's no lag when you scroll through your phone book. Internet browsing is much quicker with EDGE. The phone has superb reception and is very reliable (I haven't experienced one drop call). The 3 megapixel camera takes brilliant pictures when your hand is steady. It has a built in flash which doubles as a flashlight. One huge annoyance that another reviewer mentioned was the fact that the phone doesn't save directly to your memory card. After taking a picture you have to manually transfer the file to the card. The built in MP3 player is great and plays loud through the stereo hands-free earbuds.Feel:It fits real nice in your hand and slides open with ease. It's a little light however, so it doesn't feel solid in your hand.Looks:Samsung has the market on the ""black-look"" for electronics. The phone is beautiful and slim but it doesn't have the shock factor as my other slim Silver Motorola SLVR (based on friend's reactions to phone). If Samsung were to came out with a silver edition, hands down this would be the best looking phone in its class. In the dark you don't notice black phones so I wish the keypad lights were brighter with a better color than white. A nice eye catching blue light (like Motorola) or white w/ blue tint would have been nice.Overall the phone has tons of great features you'd want from a small phone. Though its far from perfect, its still a great phone for the price.",3
"Bought two, both defective for Cingular

Phone went through power cycles when I pushed the send button trying to call people. Not worth the time or money. I currently own and have owned the Samsung D807, and I sm happy to have reverted back to it. FYI , i ordered two of these phones, D900, and they both were defective when pushing the send button. I currently have Cingular and it could be my network, however i don't care. I am glad the retailers returned this for me. Good luck!",0
"This phone and T-mobile

I haven't been happy. This phone is horrible. They replaced part of it and it still doesn't work right. I tried customer service over and over. The only way to get help is to refuse to pay bill until they respond to the problem. Not happy all the way around.",0
"watch out! the features are a facade for the poor sound quality

I rarely write reviews, but feel I need to warn people about this phone. I purchased it because of the handy features, such as speaker phone and quad band coverage. However, I immediately noticed when talking on the phone that the sound is choppy or echoes. It happens almost every time I talk. At first I thought it might be the reception where I live, but my wife's Samsung phone rarely has choppy sound. I have spoken to the techs at T-Mobile, and after running tests to find out what the problem is, they sent a new phone (plus $9.99 shipping). The new phone had the same problems. My recommendation is not to be pulled-in by the nice features this phone has, and to choose a different model with much better sound and reception.",0
"Motorola V188

Prior to buying the V188, I/we didn't have a cell phone. Gasp!!!! You're kidding? I'm not. Had the phone for almost 2 months. I finally decided to take the plunge, cause the commercials for the Razr V3 were driving me nuts. Thought that would be a cool phone to have, if I had a phone. Went and looked at one at Best Buy. Couldn't find the calendar feature. Went home and downloaded the manual for it. Gotta love the internet. Went back and found the calendar and fell in love with the Razr. Ah, but this review is for the V188. Yes, I know. Hold your horses. Started checking into service. Found out the Razr was exclusive to Cingular. Had reasons for not wanting Cingular. Then found out T-Mobile just started carrying the Razr. But I want a black one. Exlusive to Cingular. Hmmmm. So, bought the T-Mobile V188 for $50 off Amazon and I'm getting a $150 rebate that I'll use to buy an unlocked black Razr off the internet. Anyway, I wanted the V188 cause it's Motorola and the features are the same or close to being the same as the V3, so I'll have plenty of practice. The calendar feature is the same, which is important to me. Overall I love this phone. Small, but not as small as a coworker's Sprint which doesn't have an antennae. I wish the volume for both the ring and listen level were higher. With it in my pocket, the ring is not as loud as my coworker's Sprint. If I could turn up the listen volume another notch or two, it'd be great. Twice I've pulled the phone out of my pocket and the phone was saying ""unregistered sim"". Turned it off, and back on, no problem. Weird though. I bought a display V3 to carry around to see for sure I'd like it in my pocket. The V188 is more compact, meaning, not as wide, but it is thicker. The width of the V3 wouldn't bother me, it'd even be better, since I have big hands and the thin-ness of the V3 is less obtrusive in the pocket, for me at least. As far as battery life, I charged it up last Sunday evening. I turn it off every night and with the couple calls I made, the low batt warning came on the following Saturday. Pretty good I think. I don't talk as much as other people so talk time, I can't say. I really like the V188 and would have no problems keeping it, should I get smart and put the rebate check in the bank.",4
"Excellent signal, excellent sound, no problems!

I have had this phone for over four months now. I have not had any of the problems listed by other users, except for the size of numbers-they are a bit small. I have gotten excellent reception with this phone, even inside most stores and when using over bridges--both places where I have had NO reception with other phones, including other Motorola models. Sound has always been crystal clear, no echo and RARELY breaks up. I really enjoy this phone, and agree that it is EXCELLENT for a low-end model. Sturdier and higher quality than Samsung, in my opinion.",3
"Somewhat cheap design, adequate phone

This phone is small and has the advantage of being able to operate just about anywhere because of its quad-band capability (which not a lot of phones have). The complaint about a pouch case below isn't valid; you can buy a wide variety of after-market cases cheap.Ring volume is fine. Speaker volume is fine. There are functions that I'll never use on this phone and the small buttons can cause you to enter those functions (AOL messenger, etc) by mistake. My previous phone, a V60, had a convenient external button for voice activated dialing and was built sturdier. This one looks like if I drop it, it's done for. And voice activated dialing requires you to hit two keys in succession, which is a bother.The manual this phone comes with might as well be written in Urdu - it's that opaque - but you can find out how to use this thing by checking online forums.Overall, a decent, but unintuitvely designed phone that gets the job done. For the price, it's probably a good value. If I had to do it over again, I'd probably spend 50 more bucks and get something designed better. But it's hard to find a quad-band phone that doesn't have even more unnecessary features than this one.P.S. One year update. One of the buttons stopped working. I used some computer spray to clean out the dust. Still didn't work. I opened up the back to get at the keyboard. There are no screws to open up the phone, just permanent rivets. It's not repairable or cleanable. I went to the phone service provider to see what he could do. He said I needed to get a new phone. So much for quality goods.",2
"Great little phone

I have had this phone for three years! It still works like the day I bought it except I think that the battery is finally getting tired since I have to charge it about every other day now instead of once every 4 or 5 days like when I first got it. I have dropped this phone at least two dozen times (on hard pavemnent and floors) Still workss great. I have no complaints about the speakerphone. I can hear it just fine. I don't do text messages (what a pain in the a$$, just send an e-mail)I want a phone that makes and recieves calls...that it...and this phone does a great job. In three years I bet I have only had 5 dropped calls (a testament to the phone and the service) I get a signal when no one else can...same service or not. As far as the voice tags, read the manual, you can reprogram the phone to make voice tag calls with whatever buttons you want. On my phone I just push the center button and one then say the name. It has speed dial so i only use the voice tags for people I routinely call while driving...pretty easy. Its a great phone and that is all that I need.",4
"Nice phone, easy to use

I like phones that do 2 simple thing. Answer a call or make a call and thats what this phone is good at.",4
"Poor Quality Lasting just past the 1 year warranty

The biggest problem started shortly after having had the phone for only one year. I am disconnected when flipping it open to answer a call. Now I flip it open then press answer. I sometimes still don't get the call because I can't answer fast enough because it takes the phone time to stabilize to being flipped open before I'm able to answer. This phone is a perfect example of throw away technology. It's as if it was made to last a year and no longer. I'm very disappointed. It puts you in a position of having pay for another phone,change carriers or sign up for a two year contract in order to get a new phone. So much for customer service and standing behind your product. I've also had, and continue to have, problems with intermittent volume changes during a conversation.This phone is junk when compared to the Nokia (least expensive model) I had for almost 7 years (only giving it up because technology made it obsolete).",0
"This thing is built like a tank!!!

First of all I agree that the speakerphone is not the best but I'm here to tell you that this thing is built like a tank. I have dropped this phone no less than 50 times; on sidewalks, subway, running, etc., and it just keeps going and going. Yes, it's a no frills phone but I challenge you to find a tougher phone.",3
"Below Average phone (Basic Need Only)

I really missed my samsung camera phone, this phone just lack everything compare to my old phone except better in battery life and little bit less bulkie. I brought this phone Last July... that's about 1 year ago and this phone still survive? wow. I was bit suprise i dunno why make this phone stand? if u don't use speaker is really hard to heard phone call. Exterior Screen is too old school basic like a pager. Interior screen solution is low and music tone is crap. Point is only get this phone if u just want very basic phone and i do really mean it. Look whise is not a attractive either.",1
"Solid, Simple, and Good: A good choice for a low end phone

Motorola is somewhat notorious for producing phones that are buggy, or overpriced, or without features that so many other providers offer. The motorolas I have used in the past were right in line with that assessment.The Motorola V188, however, is a perfect phone for someone who doesn't need fancy features, stylish casings, or bluetooth. For the average user, this is a reliable,quad-band, speaker-enabled, flip phone that is compact and simple. Inexpensive, the V188 also has wallpaper, HIFI ringers, a simple color screen, easy to navigate menus, calender, games, and the usual Motorola add-ons. It is a little over 3 inches long, 1.8 wide, and a little over an inch thick. It fits neatly into a pocket or purse. For me, having a useable speaker phone is a big plus. The sound if clear even in a car, and is far superior than the speaker on my last Samsung. Most importantly though is the quad band capability on this phone, which makes it easy to travel worldwide with. Talk time with a full charge is a little over 3 hours, or 14 hours of standby.If style, camera phones, or gadget equipped phones are your thing, this phone is definitly not for you. If you want a simple, reliable, inexpensive primary or backup phone that you can take overseas, then this is a solid choice. I use it as a primary, and it hasn't let me down yet.",3
"2 time loser

I've had the v180 and the v188 (motorola's atempt at an upgrade?).Firstly, I've had the outer plastic screen ontop of the caller ID crack within 4 months of getting both phones, and this was from completely normal use. Secondly the speaker phone function is completely useless unless you are in a dead silent area, otherwise it isnt loud enough. The phone also get terrible reception, the first time I had this phone I was with cingular, second time I was with T-mobile, I got sub-par reception with both phones/companies, when people with the same carrier would consistently get better reception no matter where we were. I've had the microphone begin to fail, ridiculous numbers of dropped calls (sometimes going 10 calls in a row all of them dropped within 15 seconds or just failing the call altogether (this being in an area I normally get 3-4 bars while i'm NOT holding the phone))This phone is the biggest piece of junk I have ever owned, and so is the v180, the only difference between the two is aesthetic (the front faceplate on the v188 isnt as easily removed).stay AWAY from this phone, even if you get it free with a plan, its still not worth it! Go with ANY other phone, or pay a few bucks for a better one, you'll regret it within a few months when you get this piece.",0
"Incredible little thing!

Okay, I was a Nokia fan for 5 years. Decided to give Motorola chance when they came up with a nice looking, small flip phone that does everything you need and without a camera! The speakerphone feature is very convenient and it weights nothing. I have not experienced call drops yet. This device is really excellent.",4
"I like this phone

As a long time Nokia user I was sceptical about switching to a Motorola phone. But since nobody wants to offer the Nokia flip phones I decided on the V188.First of all, T-Mobile was offering it for free so what did I have to lose? I like the small size, the blue lighting on the keys, and I was surprised at how good the sound quality has been. The basic functions are easy enough to figure out on the menu but sometimes I still have to hunt around to change something.Overall I would recommend this phone and I would recommend T-Mobile. It doesn't offer the camera or video of other phones but I think it is a great basic phone.",3
"boldly basic

While the list of things this phone doesn't have is _long_, what it does have is far more important.It has functionality.It does what it says it will do with little or no deviation, if with Motorola's quirks.This is a quadband world phone, with speaker. The best thing about this phone over older Motorola's is that saving phone numbers default to the SIM versus the phone memory making it much easier to keep all your phone numbers the next time you switch devices.",3
"Fine, except...

Much has been said about this phone's reception ability. However, no one has spoken to its biggest problem -- that is, its 1.8 MB of memory. This phone can only hold about 30 text messages. So if you anticipate wanting to keep texts for the future, this is not the phone for you. You'll end up deleting texts that you'd prefer to keep.",2
"Simple and Very good.

This is exactly the phone I was looking for:1. Got an excellent Speaker2. And No Camera (Who needs a camera on a cellphone anyway?)Very satisfied with this simple and compact phone.",4
"There are better phones........

Hey I can't help my opinion. I own this phone and it's not as great as these overly exicted people say! It's a good phone to start off with but TRUTHFULLY there are better phones... Like the Motorola V330. That's a better phone altogether. This phone's speaker phone does suck. It's ringer volume is Mediocre, Sprint and Nextel have a louder choice of phones. It's very small the same exact size of the V180, and there's nothing but an ugly poorly made leather pouch to put the little thing in. It's a beautiful phone to look at. But once you put it in the pouch (I bought from the T-Mobile store)it's no longer good looking... The menu is a bit confusing at first, but the battery life is good, picture quality is good, reception is good (no dropped calls). But I must say that sometimes it's hard to hear someone on the other line. Not that they're breaking up, it's just too low sometimes. The vibration option is weak and the graphics and ringers that come with the phone are also weak. The games are ok. Anyway you decide! Have fun!",2
"Beware

I have had this phone for over a year, and it worked great at first.Now, I can hardly get a signal, even near a cell tower!!My family can use their cells in the house, I can't even get a signal across the street! Avoid this phone! I thought maybe my sim card was bad, so I swapped it out and tried my card in my husband's phone. It wasn't the card, it is the phone. I talked to a dealer, and she has had several v-188 phones returned. Stay away from this phone!",1
"A Highly Capable Phone

I am not under 13 but i didn't feel like signing in. First of all, I got this phone free from t-mobile around June and it has been pretty reliable. The only problem is people cannot hear me when I am talking to them but it is only because the phone has been dropped countless times. People don't realize how good this phone can be until they Buy/Download Mobile Phone Tools. The phone has a mini-usb connecting port built into it so all you need is a cable which comes with most digital cameras/mp3 players. After i found this software I realized that the phone plays very loud, very high quality mp3 ringtones. You can even make them yourself by taking it out of songs. The phone also displays pictures that can go up to 640X480 pixels. Faceplates on this phone look funny because it is solid black so anything else besides the top & battery cover is black. The only real problem i have with this phone is that it only has 1.8 MB of memory. After using the software you will see how rapidly that goes.",3
"NEEDS HELP

THIS IS ONLY THE 2ND CELL PHONE I HAVE EVER PURCHASED. IT IS SMALL AND EASY TO HANDLE.HOWEVER I FIND THAT THE INSTRUCTION MANUEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND.I HAVE THE VOLUME TURN UP AS HIGH AS IT WILL GO AND IT IS STILL DIFFICULT TO HEAR THE PERSON CALLING ME.THANK YOURAY",1
"Worst Phone EVER!!

Whatever you do, don't buy this phone. Looking back, buying this phone on eBay was the worst purchase I have ever made, and I honestly mean that. Forget any other featurses- as a phone, the v188 fails. Although calls come in fairly clearly on my end, those who I am talking to constantly complain about how bad I sound, are asking me to repeat myself, etc. (Literally every other sentence, the caller asks me to repeat myself!) And this is from my bedroom, where I have good service on all other T-Mobile phones I've used. I've been a T-Mobile customer for almost 3 years, and my family has 4 lines with T-Mobile- none of our phones have ever performed this poorly.This whole experience has been extremely frustrating. In fact, I have already switched to a different phone, the Nokia 6101. I strongly recommend that you go for the 6101 instead. Even if you don't need a camera, the 6101 is the way to go. It's the exact opposite of the v188- calls come through clearly on both ends, and the reception is excellent. With the Nokia 6101, I've even been able to make and receive calls from my basement, something I haven't been able to do on any other phone I've owned.",0
"Just hope your phone never quits working

I had been very happy with my Motorola phone until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"Mediocre

The plasma screen cracked within one month of purchase. The phone never fell nor did I treat it roughly. It just cracked in my pocket.I also found myself a bit frustrated with the extremly small buttons.",1
"Utter Krap

I'm really not that selective about cell phones. I don't want a camera, I don't care what it looks like, I don't need no fancy bluetooth garbage. I just want a phone that will call people, and I really like voice dialing, which was one of the reasons I selected this phone. That was where my disappointment began.This phone does have voice activated dialing, but it is very limited. You can attach a voice tag to a limited number of contacts stored on the phone (rather than contacts stored on the SIM card). That's it. You can't actually dial numbers or give any voice commands other than a half dozen pre-selected contacts.Beyond that, the phone seemed fine for the first few months. I was impressed with the battery life, and it didn't have any notable reception problems. The predictive text output also works quite well.After about the six month point, however, I began to have problems. The first is that the battery has become virtually useless. I have to charge it every day, even if I only talk a half hour or so during the day. If I charge this phone all night while I sleep, then leave the house with it at 8 am, the battery will be completely dead within 12 hours.The other significant problem is with the ringtones. Over the last month, the phone has begun to choose its own ringtones. I never know which one is going to sound. I have one ringtone on the phone that is mildly offensive and not appropriate for work or other formal places. I really like it, but I can't handle the fact that it could play at any time, no matter what ringtone I've set. Sometimes it plays the t-mobile jingle for a ringtone, which is useless to me when I'm in my car because it's so quiet, not to mention how mother-f***ing annoying it is.I'm sure that the battery life is going to continue to decrease and that I will be forced to replace this phone before I'm eligible for a discounted upgrade in six months. So my overall assessment: a useless hunk of crap.",1
"Not Bad Until it Breaks

I want to echo comments below--I am also a 2-time loser with this series of phones, the V-180 and V-188. The exterior LCD on the V-180 cracked at some point while it was in my pocket, for what reason I have no clue. T-Mobile said that this is a ""known problem"" with these phones and offered a warranty repair in two weeks with no temporary replacement. No thanks. Two weeks without your only phone is a long time. So I payed $50 and got a new V-188. Motorola had clearly improved this phone with a beefier plastic housing around the exterior LCD. After 4 months, that cracked while in my pocket, but the LCD was in tact, so I guess the upgrade worked. Later on, I dropped the phone once and now I have intermittent reception--it will work fine for a while and then not for a while. Yeah I dropped it and all, but I had two cheap Nokia bar phones before this that I could fling across a parking lot without any damage.Other than that, I do love the flip phone concept--it's light and smaller than most other phones and the interface is intutive. If you want a cool, cheap, little phone short on superflous featurees, I recommend it. Just make sure to treat it like fine china.I would like to go back to Nokia, but surprise given all the phones they make, the selection amongst the carriers in my area is pretty unimpressive.",2
"Static problems and low volume after one year

This was a decent phone for about 6 months but I started noticing that the volume diminishing over time. In the last few weeks (after 1 year and just after the T-mobile warranty ran out), the phone has developed a lot of static and people say they have trouble hearing me. My wife's phone (the same model) is still working reasonably well after one year but she uses it very infrequently. From the other reviews I've seen, I think you can expect about 4-9 months of decent function out of this phone but it doesn't seem to withstand normal wear and tear.",2
"Basic phone with poor reception

A nice looking phone for a cheapie, fairly easy to use (with some odd quirks, I'm used to Nokias and Samsungs), with basic features that are enough for those who mostly want to make phone calls. The organizer works well and it's nice to be able to send text messages to multiple numbers, but the phone does have the annoying Motorola trait of only having one number per name entry.However, the v188 failed at even being a basic phone for me, as reception was notably worse than my Samsung X105 (which I've just gone back to after a few months of using the v188), and it got especially horrible when friends who also had T-Mobile picked up Motorola V330s.The printed manual was also poor, seeming like the writers just made sure they wrote about all the features as opposed to explaining them in-depth.",1
"Not So Moto

I upgraded to Motorola V188 from Sony Ericsson with T-mobile as my service provider. The phone looks amazing with its nice GUI and other graphical features. It is sleek and nice to have.But during my two years of service with T-mobile, I never had any issues with dropped calls as with this phone. On an average I get see two-to-three calls being dropped. The conversation gets disconnected; People cannot hear to what I am saying. I am finding ways to not to use this phone anymore.I am Not so happy with this Moto Phone..V188",1
"Very good no-frills phone

I'm in the pro-V188 camp. I think it's a solid, good-quality cell phone. The color screen is a bit small compared to more expensive phones, but hey, you get this for free before the generous rebate, so stop bitching about this not being a high-end phone, for it's not meant to be a high-end phone. It has good reception and voice quality, and is built rather like a tank: solid, durable, a little on the thick side. If you want something stylish go with a RAZR or PEBL or SLVR. If you want something small and lasts forever, go with a Sanyo PCS phone for Sprint. But the V188 is a good basic phone, no doubt about that.",3
"Piece of junk

I've had all the problems everybody else has had - poor reception, ridiculously low speaker volume, lack of features, the ceaseless dropped calls, and the crack in the front plastic screen within 3 months. However, I have to say one good thing about it - last night when my call got dropped for the five millionth time, I in a fit of rage, snapped my phone in half - don't ask. But, the bottom half works just fine with speakerphone - thought that was kinda cool - break it and it works better....lol",0
"Decent phone, but has its quirks

I was getting tired of my Cingular-issued Samsung x427 and their overpriced plans and decided to switch over to T-mobile. I have never seen a cell phone worth paying hundreds of dollars for, so after a thorough analysis of all the phones T-mobile was offering for free, I settled on the Motorola v188. It was a toss-up between the v188 and the Nokia 3220, and I probably would have went with the 3220 if it didn't have such a lousy directional pad and didn't look like a toy. Overall, the v188 is a decent phone and I don't regret choosing it, although there are quite a few annoyances that may or may not be specific to this phone, or the Motorola line in general. I will discuss them below.First, a few good things about this phone. It looks sleek and professional and has a backlit external display that shows the phone's vital signs as well as the time and a select few other options that vary by service provider. Pushing the volume up/down keys while the phone is closed will show you the current ring style, though i wish it would display something useful like the current date or at the very least -change- the current ring style. Reception is excellent (no dropped calls) but this of course also varies by provider and coverage. As a basic phone, it functions rather well, but when it comes to many of the extraneous features (and even some core ones), this phone loses its luster.Don't get me wrong; I didn't buy the v188 because I wanted a personal entertainment center. But I don't think it's too much to ask to have simple things like a functional calculator in which you don't have to scroll through a list in order to use any given mathematical operation, including decimal placement and the enter key.Cosmetics:When I first started using the phone, I was stunned by how bright the keypad lighting was. In a dark room, the phone looks like a weapon from TRON and it is difficult if not downright impossible to read the letters/numbers on the keys. This wouldn't be so much of an issue if Motorola had included an option to disable keypad lighting, but alas, they have not. (The keypad light brightness was an issue I had during the first few months of usage, but I am editing this review to mention that the light source has dulled over time so it isn't quite as bad anymore.)On that note, there is no brightness setting for the screen itself. There is a contrast setting, but that doesn't help when you're trying to read small black letters printed on a bright white screen.While by now I am accustomed to the keypad layout, I found it odd that the send button is colored green, but the end button is colored blue like every other key on the keypad. It made it difficult to find at first.Construction:Seems sturdy enough for the most part, but the back of the phone feels as if it is hollow; every time I grip the phone, the back of it gives in a little. On the plus side, the phone feels very solid when flipping open or closed.Functionality:The processor is a little sluggish. I type text messages using iTap rather quickly and the phone has a hard time keeping up with my typing, which results in words I didn't intend to say being inputted into my messages.On the topic of messaging, there is no indicator to tell you how many messages your message actually consists of unless you are keeping track of the character count. You are only notified that you're sending more than one message once you hit the send button. If you have unlimited messaging then it's irrelevant, but if you're paying for a fixed number of messages then you may find yourself wasting additional messages containing the last word or two from your original message.Another thing about messaging- the phone apparently has the ability to automatically clean your inbox and outbox after either x number of messages or x number of days, but this feature does not seem to work at all for me--my mailbox is constantly full even though it should clean itself after 10 messages accumulate. I would be interested to know if others have this problem as well or if my phone is defective.Voice dialing is a nice feature to have on a phone. Cell phone SIM cards are probably the greatest thing invented since the discovery of fire. Unfortunately the two features do not mesh well; you cannot enable voice dialing for numbers stored on your SIM card.The phone also allows you the ability to set custom ringtones for individual people in your contacts list, but once again if those contacts are stored on your SIM card you won't be able to use this feature either.You can store multiple telephone numbers for each entry in your contacts list, but you won't be able to differentiate between those numbers. This means that unless you belong to MENSA and can associate long strings of numbers with names and locations, you won't be able to distinguish between a cell phone number, a work phone number and a home phone number. The phone instead uses some kind of categorization system for differentiating between personal, business and other numbers, but it is so unintuitive it isn't even worth mentioning. I believe this categorization method is also not compatible with SIM cards, but I could be wrong. I will retract this statement if someone who knows what they're doing says otherwise.There is no one-key solution to toggle vibrate mode. The best you can do is press volume down + 0, but the phone will still make noise in the process. If you want to toggle vibrate mode and be discreet about it, you have to navigate to Settings/Ring Styles/Style/etc. I got around this by establishing the Left arrow key as a shortcut to the Ring Styles menu, but the whole point of this diatribe is that Motorola does not offer one-key vibrate toggling like every other major phone manufacturer, and their two-key solution is not discreet.Miscellaneous:The calculator sucks. Seriously. Go to a T-mobile store or kiosk and perform this exercise on the phone to see what you're up against. Pretend you just paid for dinner that cost $42.50 and you want to tip the waiter 15% of that. Try calculating what the gratuity will end up being. Do a few calculations using different numbers and different operations. Whoever designed this calculator is probably the same type of person who puts on leather and latex gear and beats up people for money on the weekends.The ringtone selection is lousy unless you throw office raves regularly. There are probably around 30-35 different ringtones; of those, most are generic techno/trance songs and a handful of those are actual telephone ""rings."" Of those only two or three are actually audible in a public setting.Speaking of audibility in a public setting, the receiver volume is much too low. If you're talking on the phone in church or the library then the highest volume setting can be deafening, but if you're walking down the street or you are in a busy cafe or something then the highest setting may not be enough.On the same subject of inaudibility, switching to the speakerphone isn't much help. The speakerphone is much louder than the receiver, but whoever you're talking to will probably sound as if they are talking through a tin can. Furthermore if the volume is high enough you won't be able to understand anything the other person is saying because their speech will be so garbled.When the phone rings, the ringtone plays through the speakerphone on the backside of the phone. That works well enough, but if you put a clamshell case on this phone your speakerphone will be nullified and your rings muffled. If you're planning on using a clamshell case, it would be a good idea to check if it has a hole in the back to accommodate the speakerphone. I don't know about OEM cases, but the generic ones I've seen do not have such a hole.The game selection is lousy. Included on the phone are a full version of Billiards, a demo of Bejeweled, a demo of Blackjack, and some other thing called FotoFunPack. Like I said I didn't buy this phone to be my personal entertainment center, but I don't think it's too much to ask to put a fully-functional copy of something simple like Nibbles on here so I can kill some time on the subway. It has become evident to me that either the manufacturer or the service provider deliberately puts lousy ringtones and software on these phones so you are forced to purchase such frivolties from the service provider.Verdict:The Motorola v188 is a decent phone that probably won't let you down if all you want to do is talk. However if you want to take advantage of all the other features, you may find yourself limited by the firmware and/or the hardware.If you are considering this phone, I strongly encourage you to head to a T-mobile store or kiosk and use their demo phone to make a phone call (if possible) using both the receiver and speakerphone, type a few text messages, do basic arithmetic using decimals on the calculator, and toggle into vibrate mode and back a few times. If they don't have a demo phone then utilize their 14-day trial period to run through these exercises. This should give you a feel for how well this phone's functions and features will serve you in most of the situations for which you may need it.",2
"Bought phone, am satisfied

So, I bought a cellphone to use as a cellphone - not a black berry, not a camera, not an ""entertainment unit"" (I'd buy a psp if I wanted that), or because I wanted a ""cool accessory"". I just needed a working phone for a cheap price. I have not been dissapointed thus far. You do have the option of setting the phone to vibrate, then ring, and I have found that this allows me to hear most incoming calls. This phone rides around in the bottom of my backpack all day and is doing fine (which is why I say ""most"" incoming calls). I don't think its the ringer volume per say, but rather the location.Its small and light, gets good reception. I didn't find the menu layout confusing as some people did.It has a calendar function which I found useful. And the battery lasts for 2 to 3 days (I do spend a lot of time on the phone) and charges up again within an hour or 2. The games it comes with aren't that great - they're not supposed to be. They're just there to whet your appetite so you buy the full versions from T-mobile.Also, some people lament the lack of an outside ""call answer"" button - they have to flip it open. I think that's great because that way I'm not accidently answering phone calls. I like the outside display.So, summary. Good battery life and recharge. No problems with reception. Light, small, can ride around in a backpack.",3
"If your looking for a simple phone, this is it.

To be honest, this is my first Cell. But when I finaly decided to purchase one, this is exactly what I was looking for; simple. I didn't want a camera, I didn't want a PC (or Mac, if you prefere), I didn't want an MP3 player, I wanted a phone. And this is exactly what it is. Nice crisp grahpics, uses the HiFi Ringtones, has voicemail, and text messaging. It also has enough features like AIM, a web browser, a calander, and Get More Options (dependant on SP?), to be multi-tasked. But it still knows its' purpose, a simple phone for a simple user.",3
"A Wonderful Choice

I was upgrading from virgin mobile when I purchased this phone. Best decision I've made in awhile. The service and recepetion is wonderful with t-mobile and this phone. One reviewer said they wished there were icons to designate home/cell/work/fax etc...but there are, when you add a contact you can choose what type of number it is, and in your phonebook, a little icon appears next to the number. The text messager is nice, you can easily send a single message to a bunch of people at once. I found that the volume level could be set VERY high, contrary to the other reviewer a few entries before me. I could hear it in my car with the music loud. The vibrator was also stronger than they made it out to be. There are many ringtones to choose from, from simple rings and sounds to more intricate songs. From t-mobile, you can also purchase a HiFi or Megatone ringtone, which are very clear and a bit more fun. It is small, and lightweight as well; Fits in my purse nicely. The backgrounds included with the phone aren't bad at all, I happen to like a few, but once again, you can download others online. I also set voice recognition to a few of my best friends, and special ringers for them as well. It does have a bunch of nice features, and for the price, I highly recommend it to accompany your T-Mobile service.",4
"V188- constant bleeping from my pocket

Motorola went out of their way to make the volume buttons on the outside of the phone (exposed even when closed) make a loud, stupid beeping noise. These buttons are not recessed, so about three times a day this phone makes this stupid beeping noise from my pocket with EVERY step I take until I pull it out and carry it in my hand. (And no, I'm not fat and wearing tight pants.) No, there's no way to turn it off that T-Mobile or I can find, except to turn off the ringer, which kinda defeats the purpose of carrying the phone in my pocket anyway. I guess the point Motorola is trying to make is that this phone should always be carried in your hand and looked at. Who knows if Motorola knows how to turn off this beeping, since they don't offer customer support on this phone.I have to carry this phone for work, but at least I've saved two friends from making this Motorola Mistake by showing them how obnoxious this phone is to carry around.",0
"This is the worst phone I've ever had

This is my first Moto phone, and I'm not happy with it at all. Before this phone I had a samsung. When it was time to get a new phone I went for the v188 because it's small and inexpensive. I was very happy with the phone at first...easy to use (you can probably get away with not having to look at the manual), and the sound quality was pretty good. After only six months of having the phone, I'm having problems like dropped calls, call failure, and lots of static.Needless to say, I can't wait to to get my new samsung that will be arriving in a couple of days!!!!!!!",1
"Nice little phone but...

I have been using V188 for 7 months. It is nice and small to fit in my back pocket. The speaker phone is nice.However, it seems to hang up the call middle of the conversation!Also it is a bit slippery.It is also hard to open so consider using both hands. while driving, although is not safe to use any cell phone, using your earphone is a must unless you want to get your hands off the wheel to answer the call.Using the voice dialing is a hassel since you have to use the nav botton to get to it. It is easier to dial it! A down grade from V60-V66 with side botton for faster voice dialing.I got the phone because I wanted Motorolla and a small phone. I am ready for a chage, may be T809.",2
"The ultimate practical phone

I got one of these for my mom and one for myself. As a former CS rep for a major wireless carrier, I consider myself to be well educated in cell phones.Pros: Flip Phone, light, small, responsive cpu, keys are spaced well and responsive for fat/shaky fingers, Excellent Speakerphone that works while the shell is closed, very long battery life, ring tone can be switched from loud to vibrate to silent by using volume keys in standby (standard moto feature).Cons: Not flashy, no mp3 or impressive audio features to gloat about. (like i said, very practical) Non-standard moto charger (you will need a new car charger if you have the 3 pin funky moto connector they have used for years)",4
"An awesome, small, simple phone

My first criteria for the phone is small. Between other phones available for T-mobile and Verizon's, this is one of the lightest and smallest. I have no need for fancy features (e.g. camera) so this is a nice choice.I got this phone only a week ago, I haven't found anything I don't like about it or the service. Other pros:- long talk time. Talked for 5.5h and it was down by 1 bar. The battery didn't get hot either.- speaker phone is pretty clear",4
"Works great for about 5 months

I picked up a Motorola V188 because I wanted a simple, small, inexpensive cell phone w/ no special featuers, and this phone fit the bill. I had to go back to the T-Mobile store within a couple of months because all my friends complained that they could barely hear me. The store gave me a new one for free, and this one worked great... for about five months. Now, whenever I have to use it, the call always has a lot of static. I need to tap it a couple of times to get rid of the noise. This time I'll pay to not get stuck with this phone again. I've had Motorola phones before and they've worked great so I may end up with another Motorola, but definitely not the V188.",1
"good display, and ummmm yea........

bought it from a t-mobile store, new when i renewed my contract, i loved the display, crisp graphics, but thats about it that's good on this phone. i'm comming from a nokia 3595.the moto's reception is bad. it breaks up and it cut a conversation. 3 days after i bought it, less than 50 mins used. oing back asap. back to nokia :), too bad thier display sux",2
"worst of the avilable phones...

The first V188 that I got came with a defective speakerophone. I returned it and the second one that i got was has some software issue and the phone scree becomes black and shuts off every time I open the phone to make a phone call.. The battery also drains really fast. Basically it is a simple phone to make and receive calls but the phone is too flaky and no less than a toy phone.",0
"BLIND MANS PHONE

THE NUMBERS ON THE PAD & THE CORESPONDING LETTERS R MINUTE, YOU ARE GOING TO NEED A MAGNAFYING GLASS TO DIAL, NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL, STAY AWAY.",0
"a great phone

this is a simple practical phone. its light and small.i have dropped this phone a couple times and still works. theres just one thing about it. i dont like the sound quality very much. i purchased a hi-fi ringtone (high voltage by AC/DC) and and it sounds way to flat from when i listen to it on my iPod. but overall, the plans are great. i got T-mobile with this phone (which is better than cingular) and i get free AIM on it when i am far away from the computer. even though sometimes i dont get full range in open areas, which is strangeand when you are on speakerphone it interferes with other radio signals.i really enjoy this phone and encourage you to buy it.",3
"Returned

I returned it.Experienced high pitched noise at all times......faint but there.Speakerphone volume is so low as to making it usless in all but silent environments.Ringer volume is also underpowered.Battery life is ok......not great, ok.Menu layout was confusing.",1
"Just renewed my lease and got it from T-Mobile

I was happy with my previous phone V300. This one gives lot of dropped calls, lot of static when travelling in car... Recommend buying some other phone.",2
"This phone is hot

This phone is the best. I'm only twelve and this is my third cellphone my first phone was an old Motorola phone the service was pretty good and all but everytime I went to make a phone call most of the time all I heard was the person on the other side breaking up with me and it was my phone that was doing it so, I dropped Motorola and started with t-mobile and got me a nokia 3390, it was really good for a prepaid phone and it was quality service. Now I have a T-mobile V188 for motorola and it's perfect for my summer activities that keep me on the go I'm really happy that I havent got hacked Paris Hilton style either. The calls are clear and the service is just what I need so I recommend this phone to anyone who needs a small phone and a quality service",4
"Nice looking, but poor quality where it counts

This phone comes with all the ""standard"" features: spearkerphone, voicemail, external caller id. It looks great, but unfortunately, this is where the quality of the phone stops. It literally takes ""forever"" for the phone to turn on and off. You have to hold the ""on"" button for 5 to 6 seconds to get it to turn on or off. This is unacceptable for a flip phone where the 'on' button is hidden and you cannot accidently press it. I realize this sounds impatient, but if you don't hold the button long enough, the phone will not turn on and you have to start all over again.It is also slow to switch from menu to menu, kind of like when you have a slow computer and you press a key and there is a delay until the computer responds.The phone also takes forever to reconnect service when I come out from a tunnel or subway. The wait is sometimes 30 seconds to a minute. Again, this might sound impatient, but it feels like an eternity when the phone is just sitting there at the main menu and doesn't appear to be making a connection attempt. There are also multiple welcome screens, again this is unacceptable. I know it's a Motorola phone, I don't need to be constantly reminded.Overall, I give this phone 2 stars due to the excessive wait time. I keep coming back to it because of the look and the apparent value, but if you are planning to buy this phone, find a friend who already has one and check it out first. If the wait time is unacceptable, move on to another phone.",1
"Simply does not work

I do not know how they can screw up something as simple as this phone, but it ismply does not work. The problems which I experienced with it are:1. turns off by itself2. freezes up3. does not turn onOtherwise the design and the simple features provided are great, but it simply does not work. So do not but this thing unless you have the free time to ship it back and get something that actually works.",0
"i like this phone

i like this phone it gives good features and other things. all my friends have that phone it's mad hot.",3
"Defective clip- waste of money

I brought this holster because of the styling and price, but be aware that the clip is glued on instead of stiched or pinned to the holster, so it will loosen within a month or more of use. Mines is falling apart in less than a month of use. Its money wasted, look for a better product elsewhere.",1
"Watch Out

All I have to say is - my clip is separating from the case itself. Making it extend further form my body than I would like. Don't know how long it going to last. However, I have gotten compliments on the case. I think I got what I paid for. The seller shipped the item on time and that I appreciate.",2
"Pouch is not leather

Wrong advertising....the pouch is not leather but then at this price what do you expect. The belt clip is already torn off (within a week)!If you want a case that will last for a while, go for the genuine palm case. Much better built.The charger seems to be fine though.",1
"Very Good Leather Case but poor Vehicle Power Charger

I like Leather Case very much and still is in good condition. However supplied Vehicle battery charger is dam cheap and of poor quality. I threw it.",3
"Unsatisfied

The product was fine however onla last on monthe. I was expecting better quality and durability. I didn't happen.",1
"A replacement battery that has been problem free

I purchased this Li-Ion battery as a direct replacement for my original Motorola cell phone battery, and I have not been disappointed. Physically it appears to be an exact match. It fit the cell phone's battery compartment exactly, it charged using the original charger, and it holds its charge. I've had no problems with this replacement, and have left it in the phone since purchase. In summary, I have been pleased with both its performance and price.",4
"Good deal - fast service

Got the batteries quickly and they work great. What an improvement in our phones!",4
"Bad Batts

Odered two for our two phones. Mine won't maintain a charge for a week when I don't make a single call. My wife makes a 10-15 minute call and has to charge the phone. Something wrong with these batteries.",0
"Surprisingly pleased

My son damaged his cell phone and we needed to find him an older one to use until we could afford another one. I had an old one at home it just needed a new battery. I checked battery stores in town and couldn't how expensive one could be. We decided just to try ordering one on line because it was to inexpensive to pass up. We were so happy when it arrived quickly and worked...have had for about a month and all still it well.",4
"Very disappointing

This battery was listed for my cell phone. It did not hold a charge. You get what you pay for.",1
"Good buy, very fast shipping

Our old LG phone batteries were only proving 2 or 3 days charge anymore. I found OEM 4 Less and thought, for 10 dollars for 2 batteries, including shipping, could take a chance. We are VERY pleased with the level of communication, very fast shipping of what we ordered. Batteries arrived via US Post in 5 days (faster than we expected) Batteries had never been used, although they are old batteries with date stamps almost as old as our originals. But they charged up just fine, and so far seem to be holding a charge like an almost new battery. I would do business with this company again, and recommend it to my friends.",3
"LG Battery

LG battery performed as stated....no problems whatever..Runs a full week on a chargeWould buy one againNo problemo",4
"great battery and quick service

The battery works great in my old phone - it certainly beats what I could get at Verizon for $40 more. The service was quick and the transaction easy.",4
"Don't do business with Bargaincell!

Bought a cell phone battery that, of course, died one week past their return/refund deadline. Refused to refund or replace even though the product is CLEARLY defective. This company is a ripoff and will never do business with them again. Consider yourself warned.",0
"It works!!

I rarely need to use a car charger, but when I do need to this one works great. I haven't ever had a car charger for my current phone, so when I got this one and it was the right one and it worked, I was excited. I would definitely purchase this product and others like it from this company again.",4
"An adapter that works

I wanted an inexpensive way to charge my LG VX8100 and my wife's VX5200 from our car's cigarette lighter. This does the trick. It's not a computer interface, but it does get my phone charged. The charging only happens when the engine is running, but that hasn't been a problem.",4
"be careful here

Not all h700s are the same. Some say they have a range for 33 feet, others 30 feet. I'm not sure why, but I own two. One I purchased at a retail Cingular store for about $80. It says it's good for 33 feet; the sound quality, both receiving and listening, is very good and I would give it, overall, four stars. But I saw an h700 here for $40 -- same model pictured above -- and bought it as a backup. It's very disappointing and I plan to return it. The sound quality is poor and the battery dies in an hour. I suspect it's defective. It matters to me not whether it has a range of 30 to 33 feet -- on both models, once you are about 15 feet from the cell phone, there's static. But I suspect that while the models are the same, the one that's good for 33 feet may be newer and improved. So keep that in mind in checking these out.",0
"Great Bluetooth Headset!

After years of using wired headsets, I decided to upgrade to a Bluetooth compatible phone. Synching the phone and headset were a breeze. Also, the headset has amazing range. You can talk up to 24 feet away from the phone before it gets too much static. The total range is over 36 feet before losing connection. It also works great while driving. The best feature is the ability to flip the mic open to turn it on and flip the mic close to turn it off. Keep the mic closed if you are not using the headset. It will drain your battery within a day.",3
"Same as it ever was

I bought this item again after my first one died. The first one lasted a couple of years, and I used it every day as I have a long commute and do a lot of support via my cell phone.I've been pleased with the performance and reliability of this ear set. I like the fact that I can close the boom to conserve battery, my first ear piece (prior to the H700's) was ""always on"".I also like the fact that this unit charges with a mini-usb which allows me to have one charger for my Blackberry and the headset. I usualy end up charging the ear piece about once a week, so battery life is sufficient as well.",4
"Good product

Good bluetooth however when i got it you could tell it wasnt new it was refurnish!!!!But it works fine",2
"Poor Quality

The quality was poor. I was able to use it for three weeks before it seperated and came apart. It was poorly put together. I would not purchase again.",1
"Motorola H700 Review

The Motorola H700 Review is great! I like that it is small and fits into my pocket/purse without taking up a ton of space. Also, when you close the boom, it turns off the blue tooth--which saves the battery AND doesn't allow the headset to call people when it's bumped in your pocket. The reception is good. I charge it every night, so I've not tested out the length of the battery life. I also carry my phone when I'm on the headset, so can't comment on the distance.",4
"Poor sound

I'm using it with a Sony Ericsson phone. The reception is so bad in a car, I only use it when I have to. And lately I've opted just use the phone sans headset, because of the quality. On more than one occasion, the person I'm calling says ""Are you in a cave?"".About 3 months after using this headset, the top volume button fell off after I dropped it on the ground.Works fine if there's very little outside noise, like in my quiet home.",1
"Good service

This was a great purchase. The product was high quality and was received quickly. Nothing to complain about. Thanks for the deal!",4
"Good Value

I purchased the H700 to replace a Plantronics unit. It is small, more comfotable and lighter. The sound in and out is good, and the price was definitley right!",4
"you get what you pay for

It's great for all uses sound is good and has a pretty loud speaker but the Mick picks up to much background noise beside that it's a good bang for the buck if you don't buy it in a retail store",3
"excellent price, good sound quality, very pleased

very small in size, not very noticeable on the ear,, love the fact that the ear piece is not all the way in the ear,excellent sound quality .great price on amazon.com in store over $100.",4
"works great, however mic picks up a lot of background noise too.

Gave this as a gift to my son who is on the road a lot. It arrived in a timely manner. He had an easy time synchronizing it to his phone, finds it easy to use, gets good reception. Only negative comment is that the microphone picks up a lot of background noise in certain situations, which can be annoying to person receiving call. Because he has a hearing deficiency in one ear, I was concerned about how this would work for him, but my son loves it!",3
"Disappointed

I was really disappointed with this product. It may be defective, but I can't hold a conversation with the earpiece. Everyone that I have a conversation with are complaining about the reception. This product works well in the house, but while I am driving it is USELESS. The purpose for the purchase was so that I would be able to talk on the phone via the earpiece while commuting to and from work. This product hasn't been beneficial and I get frustrated and turn off the device. Money wasted!!!!!",0
"Compared to my previous bluetooth H350

My new one looks fancier, but the sound quality is not as good as my prior Bluetooth from the same manufacturer. I cannot run the volume at maximum. If I do, it is very scratchy and garbled. My previous H350 had clear volume at all levels and lasted forever between charges.",2
"Motorola Bluetooth H700

This item was good in all areas except VOLUME others could hear mebut I could NOT hear them very well with the H700 volume all theway turned up and my Sprint MOTOKRZR Cell Phone volume turned allthe way up. It was very clear and picked up ok and easy touse and match etc but volume esp when traveling in car was toolow to hear the converstations well. Tried many different calls.",2
"Wireless Earpice

While this earpiece may be very stylish and comfortable to wear it is extremly hard to hear unless you are in an enclosed environment with no noise what so ever. I find it very difficult to hear the caller while i'm driving, even with the radio off. I have searched the internet and noticed that this earpiece is an average price $80.00. I only paid $30.00 for it and I feel I over paid. Needless to say Motorola droped the ball on this product. For the record it was not only my ear piece that had this problem. I also checked out 3 others, owned by different people.",0
"This is seriously a so so product.

Okay the only problem I have with this phone is it does not get good range you have to keep it on the same side as the phone and where your device is. It has absoulutely no range.",3
"Small and Cute, but low sound

I got this one from Amazon a few weeks ago, it is very good product, I used to buy 3-4 sets earphones with over 120 dollase each year before I got this one. Now I am satisfied with this model, small and cute.Sound quality is good, my friends told me they heard my voice clearly.The volume is not adjustable to satisfied level, quiet night is OK, but it is not good when walking on the street or in the stores. Hope Motorola will give us a pwerful product soon.- Hank from NY",3
"defective

I ordered my H700 right here on Amazon, from Amazon themselves. I just received it two days ago (1-11-2007) and I'm planning on contacting Motorola for a replacement today. The specific problem that it had right out of the box is that the button to sense whether the mic boom is open or closed is REAL sensitive. I can't even slightly touch my earpiece without it turning off and on repeatedly. Sometimes it even turns off and on just with it sitting on my ear and I'm not touching it. I owned an HS850 that I never had this problem with. I'm hoping that my particular H700 is just a lemon and I'm going to contact Motorola today to get a replacement. If it wasn't for this problem I think it would be the best earpiece to own, and if the replacement works properly I'll be real happy. More later.",2
"Works Great!

I bought this for my Motorola KRZR K1m. Works great from the start. Everyone one I have talked to has said I sound more clearer (aside from some background noise) than I did before I bought this headset. This headset uses a mini-USB charger, one is included, but I don't use it since my phone uses the same charger.I use this headset mainly in the car, but I have been told if I have the radio on they can hear bits and pieces of the audio, and they can hear the car engine at times when I accelerate. Other than that, background noises aren't as bad a on a normal cell phone, but with my cell phone, this headset picks up more background noises.The range on this headset is pretty good, I sat the phone on the other side of the house, and walked to the furthest corner (which is well over 30-33 feet), and I could still hear everything (keeping in mind this was a 100% charge), and they could hear me. As I got further away, it started to break up slightly.",4
"Not as good as wires

I got my H700 from the Cingular store. The user experience is pretty good - call volume is reasonable and you can hear the caller pretty well. On big reason for the good sound is that the headset only presents the caller's side of the conversation; nothing from your side of the call is fed back through the headset's ear speaker.The experience for the person on the other end is not so good. The microphone is very sensitive - background noise can be heard just as well as the person speaking onto the headset. Using the H700 outside in wind also creates unwanted noise. The Bluetooth link is somewhat susceptible to interference, resulting in static. Of course, the person actually wearing the headset can't hear any of these problems.Overall, the H700 is great inside in a quite environment. I use mine at my desk and it works great. The convenience of the headset tempts one to use it on the go - but because of the reasons above I use the phone itself for calls of any importance in airports, the grocery store, walking the dog, etc.",2
"garbage

This headset is A total piece of garbage nothing but static and sound quality is like being in A tunnel ,Buy plantronics much better quality",0
"bluetooth

it was what i ordered however i thought i was ordering the other model, everyone says the sound on it is muffled, the place i ordered it from was great no complaints about them.",1
"lost

this thing is so small... works great when you have it but i always loose it :(",3
"Seems like a fake ...

I have an other motorola bluetooth headset whic work so much better than this one. The sound qulaity is poor .. the packaging looks authentic ...but the unit does not seem real Motorola to me.",0
"love and hate it

When I first got this I was amazed at how well it fit, had a little bit of crackling. Now I know the ear piece has a lot of crackling. People can hear me well and I forget I even have it on my ear, but I can't even walk 5 feet from the phone and people say that I am fading and their voice is crackling. I wanted so bad for this to be the right bluetooth. I have a Samsung A900 phone and I have tryed the Samsung WEP200 that I like but everyone says I sound to far away, I also have tryed Sony Ericson that I almot through out the car window it is so bad. So now it is back to the best bluetooth for my phone and my ear. I wear glasses so it is hard.",1
"Cyberguys Sport Lanyard

Excellent Lanyard for USB useage. Bought it for my son and wanted something durable enough to last. The lanyard cord is strong and should hold up under daily wear without issue. The quick release clip is a plastic assembly which appears quite strong and should do the job without breaking. Overall, an excellent bargain for the price and what you get. Shipping was quick with e-mail follow-ups. Will definitely purchase again when the need arises.",4
"Terrific Purchase

This lanyard is working great with my cell phone. If I don't have any way to store my cell phone on me I just put it around my neck. It is not too flashy and it is unobtrusive and very comfortable. It is also not too long and not too short. I have been using it for about 4 months now and it is very durable. I highly recommend it.Update 2/10/2008 I am still using it and it is as perfect today as the day I bought it.",4
"Good lanyard

Good lanyard for USB (thumb) drives. Has a convenient quick disconnect feature.The shipping charge on this item is high.",3
"Love this product

This product is perfect for anyone who has a thumb drive but no lanyard or other item already attached to it. I could not find anything like this at any of the big stores i.e. Circuit City, HH Gregg, etc. I hopped online and found this right away...thanks!",4
"Ordered these twice. ""Good **stuff**............

Perfect light duty lanyard. Use 'em an all my 'cell phones hooked around my belt (lanyard shortened)to prevent cell phone (s) from making accidental trip to ground when ""unholstering"". Also really neat around neck with 'phone in shirt pocket. Secure as phone doesn't again make drop to floor when bending over. Works for cameras, etc. too. Secure clasp releases easily. CAUTION: Test secure, tight fit into crimped ferrule, as one of mine (of 8) DID come loose.",4
"Great handy item

I keep my phone around my neck most of the time. This thing works great. You can un clip it if you need to. snaps back in a flash. If you use your phone as a camera it's very handle. Prevents droping to the floor. Vey cool item to have.",4
"Cyberguys Sport Lanyard

Dear Sirs;This product is the perfect way to carry my cell phone. It works as well as I'd originally thought. I have also shared several of these lanyards with friends and relatives for this purpose.Thank you.",4
"Not solid black - has logo all over it!

I thought this was an all black lanyard, but it has their logo printed all over it in orange. If you enlarge the photo you can see some of it, but the picture doesn't show the bright orange logos. Not exactly what I needed for a professional device holder.",0
"Sport Lanyard

Purchased for my Canon digital camera, works very well, great for trips like Disney World, lets you be hands free.",4
"Good cell phone dangler

It keeps my cell phone close by - hearable, reachable and never misplaced or missing from a holster.",4
"nice lanyard, but...

Nice little lanyard. I bought several as I use different mp3 players for each music or podcast type. One of the lanyards came with a string too short to loop back over the plastic clip. This made it a real pita to use.It's the little things that make a difference.",2
"Not too good

first year use is good,then found sometimes can not finish charging with one of four batterys",2
"this thing is great

I have had one of these for about 3 months now and I love it. We even went out and got a second because we have 2 650's. There is a small problem of getting to far from your phone or having the phone on a bad place but it is great overall. Love it and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bluetooth earpeace.",4
"Ok but not great

Sound quality pretty good if you can keep the earpiece in your ear.I found if I held the earpiece in my ear and covered the other ear I could carry on a conversation in a noisy bar.Only problem I've had is that the unit is much bigger than it looks in the pictures. The belt clip broke for me after 3 weeks and it's hard to deal with due to size unless you intend to wear it constantly. YMMV.",2
"Extends Talk Time

This non-oem battery will substantially extend your talk time. Make sure you do not possibly void your manufacturer warranty by sending your phone in with this battery still in it. (Put the OEM back in before sending it off or taking it to the phone store) Warranty issue may or may not apply.",3
"A $50 Paperweight

This product doesn't work. I have a R.E.D. Tantrum Audio Helmet that supports A2DP. The concept is that you can wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding and be able to listen to music and make and receive phone calls through the included Motorola bluetooth headphones. This system only works to its full potential if everything, including the music, streams through bluetooth. So, I searched for an iPod bluetooth adaptor and after some research stumbled on the Jabra A125s. Long story short, it's unusable. The sound cuts in and out (usually out) constantly such that it's not even worth pairing to the headphones. I know the culprit is the Jabra because tests other bluetooth solutions work perfectly.After giving up in frustration, I attempted to contact Jabra and see if this is a common problem with this device, or if I had a faulty unit. I've sent three emails and one letter but have heard NOTHING back from Jabra.Stear clear of this product.",0
"Usless.... almost

My recommendation is don't buy it it has a very limited range of application. The connection is frequently lost unless you are totally motionless. Don't even think going jogging with it, even if you are only walking and have the iPod in your back pocket this thing moves, gets loose and the connection is lost. Seldom seen such a bad connection plugging system, the device just hangs in there totally loose. Don't they field test these thing at Jabra? Bad design is my verdict. One star is my vote.",0
"A few flaws on a potentially great product

I have the BT620S headphones along with the A125S adapter and they work great together! I have no problem syncing the 2 and listening to my iPod music, but the A125s has a couple of nasty issues. First, the device falls out of the iPod very easily. There are no clasping hooks like some other docking devices have, so I have had to rig my own method using Velcro to keep it attached to the iPod. Second, I primarily use this in my office at work, but cannot do so if the battery runs out. I initially figured I could plug it in and still listen while it charged, but I could not. I even had a little hope that charging the device while connected to my iPod would possibly charge the iPod as well, but no. Outside of these 2 frustrations, it works wonderfully syncing and playing my music.",2
"Great Ipod adapter for with BT620

The Jabra A125s is the only adapter that I can find that promises decent integration with the IPod. I was not disappointed. This adapter was designed specifically for the BT620 headset which I already own. The two devices work together very well except for the initial ""pairing"" pain. The device's range is about 10-15 feet in open area in my house.The documentation is not the best but good enough to guide you through the pairing process. I found that After the initial pairing, subsequence connection can be hit or miss. Sometime, I have to hold the ""answer"" button on the BT620 a few seconds to make it connect. Sometime, I have to hit the play button to connect. After a few tries, the two device pair consistently afterward.Here is the sequence that works consistently for me:- wake the Ipod by touching the click wheel.- plug the adapter into the Ipod.- power on the BT620 by pressing the ""Answer"" button. The left ear light will give off short flash blue every second.- press the adapter ""multifunction"" button to turn it on. It will flash rapidly in blue.- within a few seconds, the adapter light will flash slowly and long in blue and the Ipod should be playing and sound should stream out of the head phone.",3
"Making Ipod bluetooth compatiable

I wear the new Oticon EPOQ hearing aids with a streamer. before I purchased the Jabra, I had to physically connect a cable between the Oticon Streamer and the Ipod. Now the interface between my Ipod and hearing aids is completely wireless. For those that haven't investigated Oticon EPOQ hearing aids, I would urge you to. Instead of being hearing impaired, those of us that wear hearing aids become hearing empowered!",4
"Its good

It works great with my Jabra BT620s, however it falls out of the iPod to easily. Other than that, it works just fine.",2
"works great with a little help

got the jabra 125s to go w/motorola s9 headset and ipod. many issues pairing with other adapters and motorola was NO help, but one call to tech service at jabra and i was jogging. yes the thing has a tendency to move away from ipod connection but a simple rubberband solved the problem. tried 2 other adaptors before i got this one so i am somewhat experienced with the issue. i am happy and jabra tech support is the absolute best. they even sent me a free charging cord when i lost mine.",3
"Jabra A125 IPOD Bluetooth Adaptor

I paired the Jabra A125 with a Motorola Motorokr S9 headset and am very pleased with the performance.I normally wear my IPOD and adaptor with an armband except when playing golf. Then I wear it on my ankle. Both ways provide great reception.",3
"jabra bluetooth music adapter for ipod

Product is a good product wth one major hitch. . .it comes off too easily from the ipod.",2
"Only useful when the speaker is 1 ft from the transmitter

This unit worked fine in my car, when my iPod was about a foot from the receiver. But the reason I bought it was so that I could put my iPod in my bike's seat bag and have it work with my bluetooth headphones. No go. If I was holding the iPod in my hand while riding, the audio worked fine. As soon as I put it in my seat bag (which is still less than 4 ft. from the headphones) the audio would drop out constantly. Do not waste your money.",1
"Jabra Music Adapter

This product is exactly what i had hoped it would be. The adapter easly connects to my Jabra Wireless head set. The estimated range of 30* feet sometimes surprises me at my office; by leaving my Ipod at my desk i can travel upstairs and around work still enjoying my music. I am the kind of listener that casualy enjoys a song or two and with this adapter i really do not mind the bulky-ness that my ipod looks while with this product on. It does not have any locking features to securely attach this to any ipod so for those runner listeners this may not be for you. But overall i like this product and would recommend this to a selected few until a future product precedes this one.",3
"Don't waste your money.

The adaptor does not hook to the Ipod. Sitting in one spot is okay but please dont move. The Motorola D650 works one hundred percent better.",0
"Works but Flimsy

It works just fine, if you are sitting your Ipod in 1 place and not moving it at all.The adaptor does not hook in it just sits attached to the Ipod.",1
"Works like a charm.

I bought the item to plug into my iPod and my iPhone. I use it with the Motorola Shokr Bluetooth wireless headset. The items work great and the charge on the Jabra outlasts the charge on the headphones. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to cut the wires and enjoy listening to music wirelessly.",4
"Jabra, Ipod, Oticon hearing aids

I purchased this product to pair my hearing aids with my Ipod. It worked great. Only problem: it fits somewhat loosely so if you are walking around with your Ipod in your pocket etc., the Jabra will separate from the Ipod. Solution: easy, just get a rubber that fits snugly and put it around the Ipod/Jabra. Have used mine for two years with no problem, the only reason I purchased a second was I attributed trouble to my Jabra which should have been applied to the streamer.",4
"poor quality product

What others have said is true, it loses its connection unless you are standing still.There are other flaws: there is no warning when the battery will run out. Some may consider it an advantage that it has its own battery instead of drawing power from the iPod, but you know how much charge is left in the iPod. A second charger would be unnecessary if it drew power from the iPod.It often has trouble making a connection to the headset.I strongly recommend against it.",0
"Works With Ford SYNC Bluetooth Audio Streaming

At only $21 I didnt have much hope for this actualy working, but amazingly worked with SYNC Bluetooth. I just used the pin# 0000 and it paired right away.Because i'm not bouncing it all around, I can't comment on it cutting out during a lot of movement.The Jabra sounds great and did everything I wanted it to do, which is no small feat seeing as there is almost NO info from SYNC about using Bluetooth streaming audio. Using the 125s with a 2008 Ford Explorer works great!",4
"Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Adaptor - not as good as it seems

When I came across this product, which was by accident, I grew excited...thinking, FINALLY. As I read the product information - I thought it was a great idea. So I decided to buy it coupled with the Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Headphone for my brand new ipod. I gave a true run of it, testing it out for a couple of months. My final thought is that I don't think the technology is up with the great idea. I found it very frustrating that my signal was constantly being interrupted, the volume only seems to go to a level '5' on a scale from 0 to 10. AND the adapter doesn't stay in the ipod. I don't think I would recommend this product.",1
"Not dissapointed

I purchased this because there was not a whole lot out at the time in this area. But since you have to have something to get your iPod bluetooth capable I went with this and was not dissapointed.Cons:Like everyone else has stated it doesn't lock into the iPod. I have never had a problem with it. I usually just put my iPod in my arm band upside down.And it is bulky. But what can you expect when you have to plug it into the bottom. This is really on iPod for not making them bluetooth capable.Pros:Connects quickly and easily. And that is what it is for.",3
"10 meters my @..

It's no better than the icombi. I cannot put it in my cargo pants pocket and have continuous connection.",0
"don't buy

I just bought the Jabra Bluetooth Music Adaptor for Ipod. It doesn't have the 2 little pins on the side like the others have to hold it secure so it fits loose in the Ipod and I keep loosing my connection. Running, walking, riding my bike, doesn't matter what, the slightest movement makes it loose the connection. Definitely not a good buy. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!!",1
"DOA - Does not charge - Returned

I should have listened to the last review. It doesn't charge. Wasted some $ and effort to ship it back for return",0
"jabra

I received the item and it would not take a charge. I decided to get another and it will charge but the battery quickly drains after only a few minutes. Looks like I wasted my money and time. Oh well. DON'T BUY THIS ITEM!!!!",0
"Could not connect to iPod

I bought this Bluetooth Music adapter for iPod to connect to S9 headphones. I have several Bluetooth items that work well. I could not get this device to connect to my headphones. After multiple attempts, I will have to make a return and try another item. The headphones connect great to my Droid phone. I don't like the fact that Amazon will only give a partial return for this item. It was a Christmas present that didn't work.",0
"inexpensive wireless solution

I like the Jabra bluetooth adapter for ipod; it is an inexpensive wireless solution. I use my ipod mostly for working out or doing chores around house and yard. I have an armband for my ipod namo, and it fits nicely through the dock port opening within the neoprene holder. I use it with Samsung bluetooth headphones and sound quality is good. It occaisionally drops out briefly, more frequently when battery is low.",3
"Not powered off the iPod (a bad thing)...it's not a great bluetooth iPod solution but it works...

Biggest problem: NOT POWERED OFF THE IPOD! Means you need yet another charger and have to remember to charge yet another item. That means 3 chargers to pack on vacation, and 3 battery sources that can be dead.I tried to pair this with my iPod video and as other readers have said... it doesn't stay plugged in (even while walking and having it in your pocket). It plugs in rather loosely and has ""play"" that makes you wonder WHEN it will bend the wrong way and break (leaving the connection stuck in the iPod).Also it's not built to last. The paint started scratching off on day 1, and it feels very cheaply built. It doesn't give you a clear indiciation of it turning off, so I've often left it on to find it drained when I was ready to use it.",2
"Jabra Adaptor

it works great and is easy set up. Only flaw being the keeping itattached to the Ipod while in motion (walking).",3
"Bad Design Limits Usefulness

I bought this to use with an Iphone. Yes, it DOES work with Iphone but not perfectly. It really wants to play Ipod audio, and trying to play other formats with this device can be difficult because it thinks all commands are being sent to the Ipod function. But it works! It does stream audio to your bluetooth headset and does integrate with a separate bluetooth link with your phone. The problem is that the connector does not lock into place, and this is a serious flaw in my opinion. It is held in by the friction of the contacts only, and will fall out easily. It is not compatible with many kinds of cases for the iphone, and I would imagine the same problem occurs with Ipod cases. Other than the price, I cannot recommend this product.",1
"Good design, poor implementation

This is a five-star design coupled with a 1-star implementation. I'm using it with an in-dash stereo that will stream bluetooth music, not a headset, so the motion problems others experience shouldn't be an issue. But they do seem to be.The design is marvelous. I get in the, start the car, turn this thing on, plug it into the iPod, and we're off. When the two connect, the stereo will start the iPod playing wherever it left off. The stereo controls on the dash pretty much work as is, so I don't have to find the iPod; i can pause, resume and skip tracks just fine. In this respect, it actually works better than I expected.The implementation is the problem. The connection skips in and out. The ipod doesn't act like it's coming unplugged. And the problem eventually stops - if I reseat it after it pauses a couple of times. This makes it worthless for short trips. Maybe the rubber band trick one of the other reviewers recommended will help. Then again, I thought it was a ""warm up"" issue, so maybe not.",2
"bluetooth adapter

Produst works well and service was excellant. The adapter would be better if it locked in position.",3
"worked great for about 2 months

I am also a user of the Oticon EPOQ hearing aids. This product was GREAT for letting me listen to my ipod. But. After about a month of use, it did become very loose and would decouple from the ipod very easily. And now, after about 2 months of using it, it seems to have stopped working completely. It pairs and connects to my streamer, but no sound comes through. It's too bad, really, because it was shaping up to be a really nice solution. Looks like I'm back to a wired connection until I find something better.",0
"Works very well for me !!

I love it! I bought this bundled with the BT620S headeset and could not be more pleased at the present time. Sure, in the future technological innovations will surpass the ease of use, quality, etc. but this (to me) is the best avail today for wireless connectivity with high quality stereo. The bundle provides either AC or USB charging of devices. Pairing bluetooth a little tedious yet patience often needed with bt devices. Firm ipod connection. Compare pricing beforehand as it varies and discounts can be had.",3
"Worthless, do not buy!

This adaptor sounds terrible, needs it's own power, but no AC charger is included (USB charge cable only), and worst of all, won't stay connected to the iPod accessory connector, unless COMPLETELY still. So no carrying in your bag or jacket, and forget using it with any kind of case.Completely useless!",0
"Works like a charm

the product is perfect, arrived in 3 days and I use it with my nokia 6030so i can listen to the radio feature when i work out.",4
"Works fine

Works well with my type of phone. However, I wish the earphones were a more comfortable fit.",3
"HS-7 Dual Headset for Nokia

This headset works great for my Nokia telephone. The sound is awesome whether using one or both earpieces. I could not find one in eletronics retail stores to fit because my telephone is an older model. I would purchase this product again.",4
"not working properly

Hello, i just receive few days ago because i'm from canada and my parent just came back to florida. So when i try to plug in my nokia phone the pin to connect is a little bit to tall. I think 2-3 mm so when the pin is in the phone i dont ear anything but if i pull out a little bit i'm able to ear. It's very hard to find the right head set for this phone. I buy almorst 5 different kind and all of the doesn't working.",0
"Worked as expected

I bought these for my Nokia 2610. The headset performed as I was expecting, giving me a freedom of a handsfree and at the same time are cheap to have. I will surely recommend these for Nokia handsets, not having a bluetooth in them.",3
"HORRIBLE

SITE LISTED THAT MY PHONE WOULD BE ELIGABLE BUT IT WAS NOTTT..HORRIBLE SERVICE AND CLIENT..LIED AND DECIEVIED TO CUSTOMERS. DO NOT ORDER FROM HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!",0
"Not perfect, but much better than feared ...

After going through some of the negative reviews on this site I had concerns about the 8525 but ordered it anyway ....After a few weeks of use:-battery life is not all that bad (yes, you do have to charge it every 1 or 1 1/2 days..). Turn off wifi and bluetooth when not needed to conserve battery. Phone can be recharged via USB cable/laptop (which is great!!)-it has a PDA form factor, but I don't think it is awkward to use as a phone.. and the volume is fine; speaker and ringer volume can be set to extremely loud-you do have to re-boot every once in a while-purchased a 2GB micro SD card which gives lots of storage ...-signal is not better than the Motorola V551 which I had before, but not worse either..-virtual keypad for phone use works great, speed-dial ditto (no need to go through the 1000s of contact in my contact list to find the 50 or 100 most frequently called numbers... just program them into the speed dial)Now the complaints:-direct push - for non-MS Exchange email (POP3) I have not managed to set up direct push, need to check emails manually, which does not bother me all that much, but it would be nice if direct push would work if it is advertised (of course that's not a function of the phone per se, that's rather a Cingular/ATT or Microsoft issue)-battery life could be better-it would be nice not having to reboot every 1 or 2 days ..-Wifi signal comes weaker than on my laptop (if laptop has good or excellentsignal, then the 8525 has only one or two bars..)-have not been able to synchronize via bluetooth (although synchronizing via USB is better anyway - also recharges the battery at the same time)-MS ActiveSync which comes with the phone sucks (not the phone's fault, of course). It allows practically no customization, can be set up only with one Outlook user profile.. I am looking for other alternatives.The 8525 does combines PDA function and phone function in a relatively small package, great all-around item .... Now I'll not have to lug my laptop on all my trips any more, since I can store, edit, receive and send important documents, have access to my 3000+ Outlook contacts, can browse the web, and, yes, make phone calls as well..",3
"Good phone

But somehow i expected more! I am very disappointed in the WiFi capabilities of the phone.",3
"Damages Easily

I purchased three of these on 8/21 and am on the 2nd one right now. The 2nd one is broken (It's the piece right above the camera eye) but still stays attached to the phone, I will use it until it no longer stays attached. They damage easily and I won't buy the same type next time. Price is not expensive, so I suppose it's not meant to last long.",0
"Defective Item

I ordered this cover and it broke after 2 weeks. Eforcity was really good about sending out a new replacement product immediately. Unfortunately, my replacement product arrived broken.",0
"WARNING - DO NOT BUY!!

A PIECE OF JUNK THAT BROKE AFTER BEING ON MY PHONE FOR 2 DAYS!!! WARNING - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!",0
"Software never worked for me

I took a chance and it didnt work for me. I have a LG VX-8600. Had to return the product...good luck to you.",0
"Limited Usability

This USB adapter does the job, but only marginally so. It seems to require a wall plug to work. If I try using it directly with a laptop or USB charger, it does not work. Instead, I must piggy back with another device/cable having its own AC/DC power supply. I wish the seller had made that clear.",1
"For my cell phone

This is a good cable for my cell phone which is an LG. Other places was much more expensive but I only paid postage and a penny on this one.",3
"Data Cable for LG vx8500 Phone

Very good quality cable which worked great to access the phone directory using my PC.",4
"queston?

hey i want to buy this cause i need a data cable for my phone.i was wondering if this data cable would fit my LG EnV 2 VX9100please answer thisand sorry for putting this in the wrong section",4
"USB 2.0 Data Cable for Verizon LG vx8500

I received just what I wanted and more. This cable has a Headset Charger Input which was not on my original cable from Verizon.",4
"Worthy piece of equipment!

Definitely a buy if you want to add wallpapers and such to your phone! Just make sure to download the software bitpim to actually be able to use it!",3
"Awesome cheap data cable

This is the cheapest data cable that I have ever found for a phone. Remember to load the drivers that come on the disk prior to use (or trying to use).",4
"basic cable

This cable saved my from having to get the music bundle for my phone. cable works as expected, although the included driver disk is a hard to use, but i just looked up my manufacturers drivers and they worked fine after windows installed some others.",3
"It is what it is

The cable fits perfectly well. I have not had any problems. It is alot cheaper than buying it from verizon directly.",4
"Cable is great...

Software on CD is garbage. You will have better luck googeling the drivers you need yourself. Otherwise, great price for the cable.",1
"Works fine with Mac OSX/Leopard & BitPim

Works just fine with BitPim 1.0.6. (1.0.7 test did not work for me.) I have a MacBook with Mac OS 10.5.6 (you don't need to download drivers.) Did not work with auto-detect, but it recognized the USB connection in the manual settings. Hope this helps someone.",4
"Exactly what was needed

I searched several websites to find this cable, and hands down it was the cheapest here. Most other places were $15+ while here, it was a little under $4, including shipping. As described, the cable was brand new, and worked perfectly. Absolutely no complaints.",4
"Simple and effective

Works great with my LG8550. Charges and syncs data. I'm just using bitpim, none of the verizon software. [...]",4
"Works as advertised

It's a simple USB cable that works as advertised. The only real disappointment was the entirely too long shipping time. 11 days from order to doorstep is not exactly what I would call stellar service, regardless of the cost.",4
"Great Price, Great Charger, Does Not Transfer Data

Bought it for my wife's LG Chocolate (8550) and while I was not able to get it to synch with Windows Media Player (even after downloading bitpim)this cable is a great charger. A much cheaper alternative to buying expensive chargers. The only way we can transfer music to her phone is by using a microSD Card with a USB reader/adapter.",2
"Good and Cheap

Received quickly.At two and a half bucks, this is quite a deal. Compare to Verizon's music kit at $20. I did have a problem with the shield pulling off of the connector. I replaced it with a drop of super glue, and it's good as new.",3
"Works great!

This works great, just like it's supposed to. It lost a star because they sent a CD that I have no idea how to use and it came with no instuctions whatsoever.",3
"Never got it to work

I contacted them, did what they said and it does not do anything. The PC recognizes it as a modem but I cannot transfer files",0
"It works!

It works perfectly with Bitpim (www.bitpim.org) to sync the phonebook, pictures, and ringtones on my vx-8550 (new version Chocolate). You just need to download the newest USB drivers from LGE.com.",4
"USB Cable Review

I assume the cable works fine, but I could never get it to do what it's supposed to do. It would have been nice to know that additional software was needed before I could use the USB cable to put music on my phone.",3
"Prompt and exactly as described

The cable and software came promptly and exactly as described. The only reason for not making it a 5-star is really my own fault. The software, etc. is not Mac-compatible (a question I had not asked). However, neither is what Verizon sells for $40, and it's the same thing! Thanks for a good purchase and prompt service.",3
"Just as advertised

I ordered this data cable for my Verizon LG enV (vx9900). The driver disc that comes with the cable works, though finding the right on is a chore. Your better off to Google ""vx9900 drivers"".The cable itself works great. Smooth and snug fit, fast transfer.For $2, you can't make a better choice.",4
"Good cable

Does what it's supposed to! However you might want to download a driver from the internet if you have a VX9900. BitPim doesn't help the computer recognize the device.",4
"Gets the job done

The included software on the CD wouldn't load onto my computer. But after a little fiddling and internet research, I managed to make a connection between the phone and computer.",2
"Cable works, but drivers don't.

The important thing is the cable works, but you might as well throw the CD in the garbage before sticking it in your computer. No VX9900 XP drivers. I don't remember what IS on the CD, but I had to go hunting on the interweb for some drivers that could work with my phone. Not a big deal for me, but Verizon doesn't make it easy for you because they want you to blow 25 bucks on their accessory instead of using this $1.50 one. I think I found drivers through Howard Forums or something.",3
"It's a data cable

Does what a data cable should do. The driver cd that came with it didn't have the vx8600, but the cable fits the chocolate and Rhapsody detects the phone and lets me sync with it, which I found quite nice since I don't have any of the Verizon or LG sync software. It would probably work with other music management software but I haven't tried.",3
"VX8600 USB Cable

Does what it is supposed to. well built. Didn't use the supplied cd (used a downloaded driver) for my LG VX8600. Also, though the description says USB 2.0, this cable is recognized as a COM port device and therefore will transfer data at that speed, which is pretty slow; but this should be expected. Arrived in a few days. solid product, good service, fast shipping.",4
"USB 2.0 Data Cable

I received this product in much less time than predicted by the seller, and am very pleased with it.",4
"Great Product Comes Up Short. Literally.

Received exactly as stated. My only complaint is in the description- they don't state the length of the cable. My tower for my computer is in another room that I keep at 65 degrees which is maintained constantly. I had to extend this cable by soldering on another 3 feet of wire, as the usb ports that are connected to my computer are mounted on my wall. I projected the cable to be about 6 feet, and if you do yourself, you're in for a surprise. This cable is only about 3 feet long, otherwise everything is fine. One last thing...The description doesn't state this but, the cable actually comes with the drivers for the phone models, which really helped me.On a better note, shipping took a mere two days compared to the six days USPS estimated.",3
"great cable, charges too

I ordered this cable on December 1st, got it on the 8th. Very quick. Brand new. It came with drivers but I didn't need it because I found drivers online. The cable fit perfectly with my LGVX9900, and to my surprise it charges too. I use it to put ringtones on it for free :)",4
"Right tool for the job

I have a VX9900 enV and this cable works great with it in conjunction with BitPIM. Not much to say about it really, it does what it should.",4
"Cable wouldn't stay connected

The product arrived fine and on time from AccessoryOne. But the cable would not stay connected in the USB port on my computer. I had to hold it just right for the cable to stay connected. I threw this cable away and wound up buying Verizon's Music Essentials Kit for my LG VX8600. The Music Essentials Kit provided a cable and driver that work fine.",0
"Works great. on LG VX-8600

I had it up and running in minutes with my LG VX-8600 (Verizon). I downloaded BitPM free software to use with the cable. I just followed the installation instructions that came on the CD that comes with the cable.I clicked on ""discover phone"" in BitPM to have it automatically find the phone. (I didn't even need to go and look for the com port as the installation says because BitPm scans the ports until it finds the phone)Note..When installing, make sure you pick the right driver.. if you have XP, choose the XP driver, not the NT, or Win98 or other driver. It's part of the file name..look for XP in the driver file name.",4
"-1 star Does not work

I ordered this from Bargaincell, and it doesn't work. They did offer to replace it, but I also ordered a travel charger and car charger which came from mynetdeals. None of these cables or chargers worked with my LGEnv. I decided rather than risk messing up my brand new phone, I'll order all cables from Verizon. Cheap is only good if it works.",0
"Works well

Works well. Driver installation is somewhat tricky becuase it is not obvious which driver among all on cd you have to install. No synchronization software is included so you have to use a third-party tool like bitpim. Which is ok.",3
"Software a joke, cable doesn't work

The CD that comes with the cable contains only confusing html files that try to point to drivers and software to download. The cable never made a good enough connection for Windows to recognize it. It kept saying ""A USB device has malfunctioned."" However, the cable is not worth sending back. The shipping is more than the cable itself.",0
"Driver download for Data Cable

You need to find and download a driver for this cable before you can use bitPim. I found a driver that works for my Verizon LG Vx6000 here: http://www.igonemobile.com/downloads/index.aspxVerizon has Win XP drivers for many phones along with its free Music Manager download as of 7/2/07. It allows you to rip CDs and transfer the songs to your phone all in the same application.http://www.vzam.net/vcastmusic/step1.aspxLG Vx8600 headphone adapter is for a small 2.5mm stereo jack. You will need a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter for most headphones.The $30 Verizon Music Essentials data cable, SW CD and headphones is not a bad deal.",2
"Does not charge!

It may be a data cable, but it does not charge the phone when plugged into a USB port. Useless for its intended purpose.",0
"nice

this item is very nice and works the seller sent it out fast, thank you to all",3
"cool

got it a day later basically ordered around 10 pm and got it around today so great shipping and it works great, drivers work and everything! awesome deal for 3 bucks :)",4
"Data cable

Unfortunately this was not the proper cable for my phone. Not the sellers fault and cost of return not worth it.",0
"DON'T DO IT!

I bought this for my LG Mint Chocolate VX8500. When you go to install the driver, you're supposed to select your phone from the list. Well, it just so happens that the list is extremely incomplete, and my phone wasn't on there, which probably means that yours won't be either. Don't waste your time on this cable and just buy the music essentials kit that is actually made for this phone.",0
"High Def. at a reasonable cost!!

I just got a 42"" Olevia LCD HD TV and immediately went looking for a HDMI cord. I saw this one and decided I couldn't not try it for the price. I'm glad I did, the picture is fantastic and it only cost me $5.",4
"Poor service

After I received the cable and plugged it into my computer, I noticed it didn't charge my phone at the same time. I emailed the company to ask if there was something wrong and the response was ""it not supposed to"". That was it...no suggestions about what I could do, not even a sorry for the inconvenience. Some of the WORST customer service I've seen in a long time.",0
"Are you kidding me reviewers?

Obviously the people who purchased this cable have know idea what its intended use is.. It is not to sit there and look pretty, it is not a waste of money, it is not a decoration. It is for developers.. If you download the Sidekick SDK, you can hook the SK2 up to your PC and send ringtones and games and applications directly to your sidekick instead of paying tmobile out the butt for this stuff. There are a lot of decent 3rd party utilities that are free, such as apps to give you current gas prices, nfl scores, stocks, weather, etc.. For the price of this cable and how much money it can save you, it's worth it.. But for you cluebies, enjoy paying tmobile for expensive ringtones..",4
"[...] Are You kidding me!

He is absolutely right in his assesments but he fails to mention several things that you should be aware of.1)Like where to download the sidekick sdk.2) The difficulty in getting it to run.3) Having to download other things such as Java and Ant.4) And once you get all of that done you have to know how to set environment variables. and path system variables.5) And you need to know where to go to do all of this.6) All of this is very difficult. I worked on it for four hours and it is still not working. Be forewarned.For those of you who want a use for your cable and use Microsoft Outlook not Microsoft Outlook Express ( Why did they name these so closely/ )for calendar, appointments, to do list etc. your cable will work perfectly syncing with a third party $10 downloadable software product endorsed by T-mobile. Go to www.tmobile.com for info or www.intellisync.com. You should have gotten a pamphlet with your phone.The cable works just fine but when a reviewer decides to go off topic of reviewing the product and making personal comments he/she should follow through with all of the information necessary for you to make an intelligent purchase.",4
"What's the point?

If you received the USB cable with your Sidekick you already know that the only thing you can really do with this cable is watch it sit in the box. There are no connectivity applications available at this time that utilize the USB cable for the Sidekick. No sync functions, no downloadable ringtones, no nothing! Makes you wonder why they even included it with some of the devices ;-/ If you are thinking of getting a cable in the hopes of playing with these types of things on your Sidekick, take my advice, save the six bucks and go buy yourself some lunch. It will be a far better deal and infinitely more satisfying!",0
"don't get ripped

Don't buy this unless your sidekick's os blew up. You can't sync or do file transfers yet on the sidekick.",0
"Worthless

There is no real use for the cable, like the other guy said, unless your sidekick's os blows up......its worthless.",0
"Simple and Straightforward

If your looking for a simple way of getting your phone to connect with your PC it does not get any more simple than this.In adition it's simplisity it is backed up by it's pricing. On the whole It is a product that serves it's perpose.",1
"Clever Design - Surprisingly fragile

I have now owned two of these - my first one lasted a month before the tab at the bottom of the case broke. It didn't render the case useless, but made it so the phone could slip out with little difficulty. It broke because it got squeezed against an airplane seatbelt. Shortly after, I dropped the phone from about 24"" onto a hard wood floor. The case protected my HTC Sensation, but the corner of the case broke off. Replacement case is holding up well so far...This is a pretty slick design. The phone pops into a fairly rigid surround. That surround then slides into the cover either face in or face out. The cover has the belt clip which is contoured to minimize its poking into you while wearing it on a belt. (It is one of the few cases I have used that I barely notice when I'm wearing it.) The clip can be rotated 90 degrees in either direction. If you insert the phone face out, the case serves as a stand for using on a desktop. There is a wire prop rod that holds the belt clip open so it serves as a stand while on the desk. The case & cover do not make the phone ridiculously largeAll in all a very good design with a so-so implementation. If the case were made of a slightly more elastic plastic that was less brittle, I would rate it higher.",2
"Useless if you got Verizon phone

Pictures, ringtones, and all the other features except for the address book does not work.",1
"Samsung A920 A620

I used it to transfer my phonebook from my old SPH-A620 to my new SPH-A920. The technician at the sprint store was not able to do it, so I did a few searches and found datapilot.",4
"good case ... bad belt clip

the belt clip -plastic- broke in less than 3 months. Otherwise this would have been my best case. Size is bulky though but i didn't mind it for the good protection.",1
"Not good

This battery is horrible, it's suppose to be extended life? It dies quicker than my original battery I had in my Nextel. It last 2 days if I'm lucky and don't use my phone a lot if at all. Don't purchase it.",0
"GREAT product

For those that don't use their bluetooth because of having to always charge up the darn thing, this product is awesome! I spent the money to get the headset, then never used it because I couldn't keep up with the charging. I have a hidden jack in my car for this and I just leave it plugged in my car all the time. It's fantastic! Love it!",4
"JABRA VEHICLE CHARGER

I pluged it in and it worked fine. The item came faster then I expected.",3
"good product but not practical

The features provided are good, but when you actually start using, it doesn't fit over ear comfortable, not good design to wear over the ear for long time.",2
"Samsung Blackjack Phone

I purchase this phone to replace my Treo 600 phone. So far I am quite pleased with the phone. Here are some of my thoughts about the phone:Great Features:- Internet Connection speed is very good. I can finally surf the web with decent speed using this phone- Phone display is awesome- Camera is suprisingly very good- Softwares works well (organizer such as calender, notepad, contacts, etc)Not so great things:- Email works, but it takes a while to configure it... There are two kind of emails that come with the phone, the default email application and cingular express mail, each with its own advantage and disadvantages- Battery life is not great. (You have to charge the phone on a daily basis for minimum usage)- The phone is slow compared to Palm based phone.A",3
"Great set.

My Nokia phone has an extreme proprietary connection for headsets. With that I mean, any other but two specific models manufactured by Nokia will not work. I know. I tried. So of course, they overprice those two. Fortunately, here I found one of them at half price, and for this kind of headset, it works perfectly good. The service was fast. The price great.",4
"Quick shipper

This was just what I need to be able to use my phones fm radio. no problems with the ordering or billing.",4
"good sound

good sound for the price. best sound of all the nokia headsets and I have them all. Only flaw is the earbud wire is so short from the collar rope that they constantly pull out of your ears.",3
"i never get the item

i never get the item i buy and i wanted now",0
"hard to install

I tried to install software on my XP, but has some error, not I put it aside, it wastes my money.",2
"Great product!

Small and easy to use. Had a little trouble configuring it with the headphones and the computer, but it was all my own ignorance. It works great. Makes my bluetooth headphone work with Real Player and Skype, just what I needed.",4
"Great

Item did not have software for it to operate with Windows 7. It was my fault, I didn't read all the specs before I hit the Buy it Now button. Seller did provide a link for me to use to download software. Link didn't work. Seller did offer a refund. I haven't gotten around to sending it back yet. Sending it back would cost almost as much as the item itself. Seller worked well with me. Was great!",4
"DOES NOT WORK IN WIN7

I got this years ago and tried to use it in win7 with my BT headphones. It does not work.",0
"Finally Works with Vista

I bought this item a while back since the version of my HP Tablet PC did not come with bluetooth installed, and everytime i tried to install the software it never worked. Every once in a while I would re-visit and try installing the software and to no avail. Even after downloading the drivers off the Motorola website. Upon searching Google i came across a thread that explains how to get the dongle to work regardless of what version of Vista you have. The thread is here ( [...] ). its a big download but it installed and my system now has bluetooth. i would have giving this item a 5 if it worked from the start, but since it did not and I had to go in search of a solution, I will give it a 3.Hope this helps those that have it.",2
"Not happy

The adaptor seems to work but it's hard to tell because the software for it doesn't do what motorola says it does. Motorola support is non- existant. One of the support people I talked to said she would find out what was wrong and call me back. I never heard from her. I sent email and never was answered. Don't buy anything made by Motorola.",0
"great and easy to use

Have used this for about a month now with my Motorola Rokr S9 and my Samsung Trace phone. Easy setup and great customer support.",4
"Great!

For the record, I have a Moto Q which is a Verizon phone and I can do OBEX file transfers and all sorts of things withthe Pc adapter of course you may need a separate plan to actually access the network using this equip to access the internet but it works very well to send music files and pix and all sorts of things!",4
"Excelent product

I bought it recently to use with Skype and my Motorola bluetooth. At the beginning I have problems to set up speakers when was not using it but right now I know it is only removed the usb adapter and I can listen the i-tunes in the regular speakers. It is working very well so far.",4
"WORKING WITH WINDOWS VISTA

Believe it or not, I FINALLY GOT THE PC850 to work with windows vista. I can connect to my cell phone and everything!",2
"Worked As Advertised

I am not sure what I am comparing this product to, since it is my first experience with Bluetooth technology. The product was easy to install, and worked as advertised. I was quickly able to connect my phone and headphones to my computer. What I didn't anticipate was the relative slowness of Bluetooth compared to my wireless G network. This is not the connection that you would want to use to download music or any other large files of data to your phone. I gave up on trying to download a song to my phone after several minutes. It is much faster to use the USB interface. However, Bluetooth is a convenient way to synchronize your phone's calendar, or download a 20 second ring tone. Bottom line, the product does what it is supposed to do.",3
"First review irrelevant

The Bluetooth adaptor works as any bluetooth device should. The wireless technology is designed to provide a wire-free network connectivity method which conforms to the Class 1 Bluetooth specification.You can use any 3rd party Bluetooth device to accomplish the same network connectivity. The file transfer limitations of pics or music is a function of the software used to download these file types to the Bluetooth device; e.g. mobile phone.",4
"Bluetooth Hotsync Interface for Palm 650 PDA

I bought this to try as an alternative to performing a USB hotsync from my Palm 650 to my old Pentium III Compaq desktop running Windows XP. The Bluetooth interface works fine (it works slower than the USB cable connection, but the downloading is simple when it's cable-less).",3
"NO VISTA SUPPORT

This product DOES NOT work with Windows Vista ""Any Addition""BEWARE if you intend to use it with Vista, it DOES NOT work!",0
"Rough around the edges - but useful

Still a new and not-so-user-friendly technology. But if you're fairly tech-savvy and willing to take the time to figure out the bells and whistles, this can be a very useful device if you have many bluetooth enabled products including those not made by motorola. For instance it took some playing around with to figure out how to get it to sync with the palm OS software on my smart phone. It's great for music headphones if you got them. But the catch is you can't listen to music with bluetooth stereo headphone and sync your pda at the same time - the music get very choppy. The software (like some of the other reviewers said) seems it has a lot of bugs with no downloadable drivers from the website. If this is the case I think this should help:[...]It's a 130MB downloadable "".ZIP"" file that (I think) is more updated than what the product comes with. BEWARE it's still not compatible for Vista users.",2
"PROBABLY A GREAT PRODUCT BUT.....

This is probably a great product but I realized after it finally got to my house and I ripped open the packaging that it doesn't work with WINDOWS VISTA. Motorola has announced it is releasing a new bluetooth adapter with Windows Vista support rather than updating the software for this particular model (PC850). So if you have windows VISTA heed my warning, save yourself the time and the money and get a different model or brand and make sure it is compatible (on the products webpage) before you purchase any product.",0
"Unusable

I wasted about 4 hours trying to get this thing to work with the Motorola headset. I tried numerous things in the software. The driver software appears to be very buggy. Tech support is available but of typical mediocre quality.",0
"Good adapter, not compatible with WINDOWS VISTA

This is a good bluetooth adapter, however I didn't realize that it wasn't compatible with windows vista. Motorola tech support said they don't have any plans to distribute vista drivers for this which I think is lame because they are still selling it on their site. They should have support (or future plans) for new operating systems if they are still selling the product on their site. Anyways, it works well with XP and does what it's suppose to.",3
"The problem with ""bleeding edge"" technology...

The idea I had in mind sounded like it would be both fun to implement and provide exactly what was needed. That is, putting a Bluetooth headset in my shirt pocket and having the mobility to move around the podium giving my lecture to both a live audience and at the same time giving it as a video conference lecture to a remote audience over Skype. And, the cost was to be minimal as I would use an existing Motorola Bluetooth headset that I used for hands free cell phone conversations when driving. And, given that this was a Motorola supplied device - well, it should be so easy to implement.. Skype even had this device recommended on its web site.Well, the idea was great, but the implementation was a nightmare. Without dragging you through the specifics, let's just say that I could never get it to work with any level of stability on a high end IBM ThinkPad running Windows XP. Sometimes it worked like a charm but most of the time the setup would either drop the microphone or just never get going with it. After 12 hours or so spread over 3 days of trying everything under the sun, including some very unhelpful Motorola support folks with incomprehensible accents, I scrapped it for an omnidirectional speaker from Radio Shack for $40 that works wonderfully, and I'd recommend that you do the same. It actually does work like a charm and the implementation involves plugging the 15 foot cable into the microphone port on the side of your laptop.",0
"Bluetooth music

I purchased this adaptor to stream music directly from my computer to my Motorola HT820 bluetooth headphones (the older, bigger ones). The adapter was easy to install and works with the A2DP technology of the headphones for stereo sound. The reception is not the best, but works a few rooms away which is nice. Also I was unsure about how it would interface with a music player, but after setup and enabling the headphones for stereo playback, which was quite simple with the instructions, the bluetooth manager notifies you that music will begin once you open a music player. I opened ITunes and pressed play, and sure enough the music was sent to my headphones. Also with the A2DP technology, I can use the headphones to control playback and volume, which was also quite nice.The sound quality of the stereo music was unimpressive, but that may be due to my headphones which I would not recommend for a venture into stereo bluetooth.I admit I'm not at all cell phone or bluetooth savvy (probably from not being completely swept off my feet by the technology) but I'm satisfied with the product.",3
"I couldn't believe it's true!

I couldn't believe it's true! I was skeptical at the ridiculous low price offered for this battery. To my amazing surprise, this battery is bit for bit as good if not better than the original Nokia battery the phone came with. I can't find better words to describe my satisfaction with this battery. I recommend anyone and every one to replace their batteries with this type.",4
"Solid workhorse phone, stylish, reasonable feature set

The Katana is a very solid phone wrapped up in a stylish package. It takes the RAZR look and feature set and goes it one better for less money.If you want to watch television, play MP3s, or shoot videos with your phone, this is not for you; if, however, you want a good reliable cell phone that has a well thought-out interface, pulls a good signal, has plenty of battery life, and has some sensible bells and whistles (Bluetooth, very basic camera, web backup for phonebook, a nice bright screen for basic web stuff, etc.) it is an excellent and affordable choice. It is sturdily constructed, and I am very pleased with it after using it heavily for over a month.",4
"Some good, some bad

I first tried the new Sprint Razr as my upgrade phone but returned it for a variety of reasons, but will use that phone for comparison. So far the Katana seems a better fit for me, but I don't think it will be for everyone. This would be a 5-star rating if I was only judging a phone by its usefulness as a phone rather than all-around usefulness.The Good: nice size & shape, keys easy to see and push, great sound quality. The Bad: limited features.Do you just want a phone to be a phone? The Katana will be fine for that--which is why I'll probably keep it. I live part-time on a farm, and part-time in a city. Every carrier gets signal in the city, but Sprint is the only one with a digital signal on the farm so I am limited to their service and am resigned to the limitations associated with that.I have the Razr v3i for when I'm overseas and love it. So when my Sanyo RL-4290 was stolen, I tried the Sprint Razr v3m as a replacement. Awful! I never had a signal problem on the farm with my old phone (RL-4920), but the Razr was unusable since it only picked up every 3rd word of a conversation. Plus had this annoying tendency to ""update"" the phone anytime I went to a new area (often, since I travel a lot). If you use your phone mostly in one city neither of these things will affect you and you may like the Razr a lot--it certainly has slicker features than the Katana. But another strike against it was that the v3m is just so inferior to the v3i which I am already used to. Cheap and plastic-y, poorly etched keypad, disappointing to me but probably not that noticeable to people without exposure to the very nice European Razr. I can't wait until the US carriers switch to SIM cards so we can use the same phones as the rest of the world.I like gadgets, but the Katana is sorely lacking in power-user creature comforts. Per the user manual, contacts (vCard format) are the only thing that can be imported--not to-dos, not appointments, not photos. My Timex *watch* has more functionality in this respect!!! The phone has built-in voice activated dialing, but you must record each contact name separately (the Razr recognized the spoken name from what was typed in the ""Name"" part of contact screen--mysteriously cool). Also, the Razr has built-in voice commands for a lot of actions, where the Katana can only voice-dial. You could spend $5/mo for Sprint's voice-activated service but it's not worth it to me.It's annoying that the Katana can't export its photos directly to a computer or another phone (must be transferred using Sprint Picture Mail interface). And even if you painstakingly type in your to-do list (since it can't be imported), it only holds 20 entries. The calendar holds 100 events, so that's not so bad. But typing them all in using a phone keypad is a nuisance.And the Razr has this useful ""On Demand"" function that used the phone's GPS locator to find nearby shops, restaurants, etc. no matter where you are at the time. I am really bummed the Katana doesn't have this.My Palm TX was stolen along with my old phone, and I've been trying to consolidate functionality so I can get along without the extra gadget, but this Katana phone is in no way capable of even coming close. Like I mentioned earlier, my Timex Ironman watch syncs with my computer and it's not bad as a PDA replacement for the basic appointments, birthday/holidays, contacts, and notes. And I think it's silly that a phone can't even compete with A WATCH for this kind of basic data management.Nevertheless, even if a phone has wonderful and amazing features it is useless to me if it can't hold a signal in a rural area since after all its most important function is as a phone. And Sanyo is known for its good internal antennae and sound-quality, and the Katana is far superior to the Razr in this area.Bottom line: The Katana is a good choice if you don't expect the latest features, and appreciate sound quality and clear connections. I recommend this model for use as a phone.I think power-users willing to carry a phone both relatively large and heavy will be thrilled with the Treo (my husband has one, and I'd get one myself since it's an actual PDA with phone service, except it's just too darn large for me to lug around).And the Razr will probably appeal most to people who like the coolness factor and stay in a location with a strong Sprint signal all the time and don't care about a ""tinny"" voice sound for their calls. I suspect there are many teenagers who've grown up with cell phones and don't even know how good an old-fashioned phone call can sound so they're oblivious to poor sound quality.",2
"A very nice voice phone

I just upgraded from a very old Nokia, so having the ""new"" features of the past few years is really rather nice. I used Mac OS X's Address Book's ""Send these contacts..."" feature to instantly load up the address book on the phone, so that's nice. It doesn't sync, of course, so you get some duplicates, but that's easy to handle.It would appear, however, that contact shuffling is the limit of the bluetooth. You can't get photos off the phone except by paying Sprint for their vision plan. Same for ringtones and other data. The BT only does contacts and voice devices, and even then only OBEX Push.For this one reason I'm considering the A900. For every other possible thing I'll say I love this phone and it's very, very easy to use and very powerful. I just wish the BT support was a little more advanced.",3
"The Katana for people that just want to make and recieve a call

The katana seems like a really nice phone. I had a Sanyo 8100 for over 3yrs and never had a problem. Infact had two. My wife had one. We never even had to replace the batteries. The Sanyo Katana doe's everything I want it to. It has clear reception, it has wireless technology and can voice dial. That's all I want in a phone. I'm not really sure why people want to be able to make videos,take pictures and play MP3s on a phone. Although the Katana doe's take a halfway decent picture. It's not a feature I have to have. If your looking for a stylish looking phone and want reliabilty I would suggest the Katana or at least a Sanyo. The one thing I don't like doing is holding a phone to my ear while driving. The Katana with it's voice dialing and bluetooth allows me to make a call without having to look at the phone and that's a feature I really like.",4
"Great phone

I have had this phone for over a week now and I am very satisfied with it. I would guess that this phone was designed to compete with the Razr and it does that well. For starters, it is almost the exact same size and shape as the Razr. Like the Razr, it feels great in your hand. The flip portion and overall composition is more solid than the Razr and the flip always closes with snap. The main buttons are laid out well and are backlit in a cool blue color. Some have complained that the buttons are too slippery but I disagree. The menus and functions are self explanatory, making the phone relatively easy to set-up and adjust. The camera is fairly easy to operate and it easy to send pictures to other phones. I haven't tried the Bluetooth yet, I need to get a headset.The one thing about this phone that I do not like is that, out of the box, I cannot connect it to my computer. The phone does not have a USB connection like the Razr. I will have to wait for a third-party option for that. Sprint does have a ""Wireless Backup"" option for $2 per month which will automatically sync the phone contacts with a Sprint website but at this point, does not sync with Outlook.Overall, this is a great phone. If you want style and function without all of the extras (ie. MP3, TV, PC sync etc.) this is a good choice.",4
"Katana

I am very pleased with this phone, the first few days I bought the phone reception was really bad but after the sprint guys fixed their tower I have had no problems whatsoever, very clear voice quality, battery runs 3 to 4 hours continous talk time andits is sleek looking phone. Graet phone for someone who just wants a compact sleek phone with clear long lasting battery.The camera is very average and this phone does not have any fancy features like the fusion does.",4
"A lot bigger than I thought - But the pink is cute.

I bought my phone from Sprint online in the pink color option. I didn't realize that it is a lot larger than I thought it would be! For girls on the go that want a cute little phone, this is probably not the one. I am having a really hard time adjusting to it's size. Yes it is slim but it is also very long. It reminds me of a cordless phone. I wish I would have known this before I bought it, so that's why I am sharing my opinion.The bluetooth does an amazing job and the speaker is crystal-clear. The functions are very self explanatory and easy to use. I like the blue key-lights also. My friend has the razr and we compared hers and mine next to each other. They are nearly identical as far as size, with the Katana having a slightly larger screen. She said the Katana is ""really nice looking.""Maybe I just need more time to adjust (I previously had a samsung a880). As far as reception, there are a lot of sprint towers where I live, so I haven't noticed that much of a difference, still seems good. It's a good phone, with lots of bells and whistles.",3
"text messaging completely unreliable

I am very unhappy with this phone. I had a Nokia for 2 1/2 years that worked wonderfully and the best reception I ever got on a phone. I had to upgrade because it was just worn out. I use text messaging and rely on it heavily. I connected a Sprint brand bluetooth to my new Katana phone and stopped receiving most of my text messages, expecially ones sent from another network. This has created complete havac and chaos in my life, that may have caused irreversible damage. I called sprint to ask them to give me something saying I had not received these texts and they are saying they can't, even though they can see these messages had not been received by my phone!If you use text messaging, do not buy this phone, especially if you are going to use a bluetooth with it. When I went to the Sprint store on two different days there was another person in there each day, two different people with the same phone & same problem!I guess a 1 star is the lowest rating I can give it",0
"Did not make me jump up and down

Bought this phone with new service, basically it's an OK phone with a few quirks.#1: If you buy the plastic belt clip, you need to use a nail file and skinny down the clip arms that hold the phone to the clip. Otherwise these plastic bits will catch the sides of the battery panel on the back and it will pop off the battery panel. Once I filed them down it works perfectly.#2: No video capability, somewhat of a downer.#3: When the phone is closed, the time display in the sub-menu is a little on the small sizeIt's a decent phone, I certainly would not pay full price for it, it is pretty basic and looks clean. Nice feature: the vibrate function is more subtle than other phones, so if it goes off while sitting on your desk, it won't scare the pants off of you, etc.",2
"Nice Phone... but

Soriunt convinced Sanyo to disable the file transfer capabilities of the Katana so that you can only transfer address book entries (one at a time). I have not found a way other then through the PCS Vision Service to copy ringtones, wallpapers and screen savers to the phone. It would also be nice to be able to synchronize the address book and calendar with Outlook.",2
"EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED

I have had sprint phones for a long time and was assured that after my last phone disaster the Katana was the best phone out there. Well I hadn't even had this phone a year and it is losing the little rubber attachments to it and it won't stay shut. This phone is a piece of junk.Since the phone won't stay shut, it also won't keep it's battery charged. I have never dropped it. There has never been a point where my phone should even show a little wear and tear. I am extremely careful with it and don't even flip it open or shut. I use both hands.The thing that really ticks me off is that it has stopped vibrating. I took it into the sprint store and they told me that it just happens in some phones. WELL IT SHOULDN'T!I apologize if I'm very heated about this review, but DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE! It wouldn't let me give it ZERO stars.",0
"Nice Phone Impressive features, Complements The RAZR well

The sanyo katana is an impressive phone for those that want the super thin clamshell of the Motorola RAZR, with the power of sanyo. i hope to see a new version soon with power vision and multimedia features",4
"frustration

I decided to buy a Sanyo phone hoping to be able to use at least some of my old equipment - my previous phone was Sanyo, and it was ok - I'm not a power user, I need a decent contact list and voice recognition for names - that's about all I use.Here's what I got with Katana:1. *none* of my old equipment works (i had 3 chargers, a headset (not Bluetooth) & a USB PC connector.2. the headset jack on the phone is not standard 2.5 mm - it's some weird slot requiring a special adapter (sic!) to connect a regular 2.5mm headset jack. This adapter is sold with the phone, but if you lost it - too bad, you can't buy it anywhere.3. After I bought Katana in a Sprint shop nearby, I told a salesperson that i would like to buy a car charger. ""Sold out"" - was the answer.4. I ordered a USB PC connectivity kit. After I installed software (yes, it took some trying, you guessed right) - I quickly found, that you can't download nor upload sounds. Why? No explanation.5. the keypad on the phone is exactly the same as on my old Sanyo, but the functionality of the keys is *completely* different. Why? Did it become any more intuitive? Resounding *no*.6. the user WTL is right: it's very difficult to open Katana using one hand. My previous phone was much better in this sense.7. Sanyo moved volume control keys from the base of the phone to the flip part - very inconvenient.8. voice recognition for names works ok, but the quality of playback is really frightening. no, functionality does not suffer here, still it makes calling experiense quite unpleasant.9. the quality of the pictures taken by the camera is outrageous - even comparing with the camera in my old Sanyo. I don't really know how they managed to make it so bad with 1.3 M pixels. And yes, i set the picture quality to ""high"" in settings.",0
"big disappointment

I just paid $300 for this because my old phone was stolen and I wasn't eligible for the discount you normally get when you buy a new phone. On the plus side this phone has good audio quality and seems to be better at maintaining a connection than the last two phones I've owned. And it's a good looking phone. The camera isn't very useful, but that's true of most camera phones.The downside is that this phone is crippled in fairly significant ways. Sprint claims you can use it as a modem, but it doesn't work with a Mac - the Mac sees the USB device but doesn't think it's a modem. And you can't do much in the way of transferring pictures, contacts, ringtones, etc. with this phone - either they've deliberately crippled the phone or changed the interface to be incompatible with that used by other phones, which pretty much amounts to crippling the phone. I find this inexcusable and so will probably be returning this phone and perhaps changing carriers.",1
"GOOD PRODUCT

THE RUBBERIZED CASE FITS VERY GOOD AND THE PHONE WITH CASE COMES OUT OF THE CLEAR PLASTIC BELT SWELVEL EASILY. I HAVE NOT DROPPED THE PHONE SINCE I PUT THIS CASE ON. THE PHONE CLOSES GOOD WITH THE CASE ON. THE ONLY DRAWBACK IF IT COUNTS IS YOU HAVE TO SLIDE THE TOP HALF OF THE CASE OFF TO TAKE PICTURES.",4
"Razr Skin Tight- protects, but not so pretty

It certainly protects the unit from scratching, and it even offers a little shock protection. It gets loose when the phone opens, but not enough to fall off. It gets a little gray as it attracts lint and dust, and the end result is that the gorgeous appearance of the Razr that you bought for its looks in the first place is completely hidden.",2
"Great deal in my opinion.

I don't know how in the world they offer all this stuff for this price, but they do! I was skeptical, but I ordered anyway, because at this price, what have you got to lose? The battery alone is worth that. At the verizon store an extra battery is $39.99, and a car charger is $29.99(I think). That's $70.00! This battery fits perfect and functions perfect, and it even has that nice chocolate ""shine"" to it. The car charger and home charger aren't as high quality as the lg ones, but they get the job done just the same. If you are gonna use your chocolate as an mp3 player, you are gonna need this package, or at least something similar, because the chocolate's battery life is notoriously short. I am completely satisfied. The 4 stars instead of 5 is because the quality of the chargers is not quite as good as the standard lg brand.",3
"grand

ridiculously cheap and works great. Battery is supposedly smaller, but it still has had no problem lasting through 2 days without any sign of dying which is more than I need.",4
"good solution for power backup... and reasonable price

just got the package.... the items work as described... battery fits perfectly... the chargers quality is not as good as the original LG charger, but works well as a backup.",3
"Combo Pack

Wall units are terrific, car charger gets extremely hot after just minutes of use, do not feel safe using it.",3
"Decent deal to replace chargers.

If you lost your charge cord and your car charger quit working (like in my case) then this is a nice set for the money. Not the best made chargers in the world, but they do the job. The desktop charger is ok, just kind of wierd - it has a little cord sticking out (you can see it in the picture on the left side) that you have to plug into the RAZR and then just set the phone in the cradle. I guess it's strange to me because I'm used to Nextel's drop in charger, though I knew it couldn't be like that because of the RAZR's design. It has an extra charge slot in back for another battery also, so that redeems some of the 'wierdness'. Not a bad purchase.",3
"Very pleased with items and service!

I love a bargain, and this is truly that! All pieces arrived well-packaged and all items work as described. I will do business with BargainCell in the future and will hopefully enjoy these items for a long time... RonnM",4
"Excellent Value for What it Offers

All three items work great. Keep in mind that you'll need to use the wall charger that comes with this set, or an existing wall charger to be able to utilize the home tray.Side note: The tray itself will fit the phone fine. If you have a case around your phone, you might have some issues. I found I could turn it upside-down and although it looks a bit odd, it achieves the same end result.",4
"Great deal for my RAZR

Everything offered in this package is just as described, and you cannot beat the price. I'm a satisfied customer!",4
"3 piece Value Combo

I am very satisfied with this product. You can't go wrong for the money.",3
"All the tools in one convenient package

This is a great set of items for your cell phone. anything you need is included and comes at one time getting power right to your phone. great quality and useful too.",4
"Worth it but don't work it too hard...

The price was right so I got this set. The desk cradle broke after a while but the car charge and wall charger are working good many months after the desk cradle fell apart.For the price of 1 charger at Target, you get 3... So I am still happy with the purchase.",2
"Great for the price

This package is great if you have V3 razr phone.One thing I might warn of, when plugging the phone into the charging cable that hangs out of the unit, the battery in the back charging compartment will not charge. Once you unplug the phone, it will start charging.So you can only charge a battery , or phone, one at time.Frank",4
"3 pc value combo for Motorola cell phone chanrging

I love having the option to charge the phone plus an extra battery - always have a charged battery on hand if I need it - in hurricane country that's a plus!",4
"Not for a W490

The chargers work fine however my w490 Motorola did not fit the the charger stand.",2
"Great Product

This contains everything you could want for your cell phone. The extra compartment for charging the spare battery is a great feature. It really cleans up the desk!! And the retail price of any one piece is about $20. Great package, great price, and speedy delivery!",4
"Cheap and works

Cheap and works.All these register for the Verizon phone and work. Awesome value package. Yor really can't go wrong.",3
"Mediocre

I bought this package at the Cingular store. I've never used a Bluetooth accessory before now. I don't particularly like it because the part that sets inside your ear is too far up on the headset itself and I can't put the earhook over my ear and have the actual earpiece in my ear at the same time. It;'s very uncomfortable to me but I got the headset, charger and car charger in a box set all for under $100. Not too bad, but the audio quality isn't that great either. I will keep looking to see if I can find a headset that doesn't require the earhook to stay in place.",1
"No Show

Product was never receivedI have written 3 times and no one has returned my emails.I am about to have VISA reject the payment.",0
"Okay for small objects

This car mount is installed very easily. I did it in less than 5 minutes, but I've had the center console apart before. Its cut to fit well and the trim snaps back in place with no modifications. You should be able to remove it later with no trace it was there. The downside of this mount is that it isn't particularly stable. Its just a relativity thin sheet of steel on one axis and likes to vibrate on that axis (near vertical.) This might not be a problem if you're mounting a small device holder close to the mount plate. However is a issue with larger objects. I have a RAM system with a 3.5"" arm attached to this plate and it likes to vibrate when the car is in motion. It doesn't make the GPS unusable or anything, but it does make fine text harder to read on the move. If you have a heavier device or particularly if you're using an arm mount I would think about getting a more secure mount plate.",2
"not a good product

This product is not good at all. First, I spent a lot of time getting the phone to fit in. The case is very-very tight. Then, every time I have to charge the phone I have to take the case off because there is not enough room to plug the charger in. The plastic teared off on one side.",1
"I thought...

Having recently purchased a t619, I didn't want to pay the 20 at the store for a case. So I did what everyone does, I checked online. I found this case, ordered it, and recieved it yesterday.IT DID NOT FIT MY PHONE AT ALL.This case was made SPECIFICALLY for a t609. Even though most cases are made for both, this one is not. Do not buy this if you have a t619, you will be disappointed.",0
"Best Bluetooth Headset I've used, and I've used a lot of them

I picked up one of these Oakley RAZRWIRE's and I must say that they are absolutely amazing. The style is a great conservative look, so unless you have a pink hair or something it will look good on the majority of people. The thing I like the most about this device is that the sunglasses make a great platform to hold your bluetooth headset. As a result I have forgotten that I had the device on a few times, it's that comfortable. As far as audio this is where I believe this device beats the rest. The speaker boom system allows me to position the speaker where I want it, allowing comfortable fit for long wear as well as optimum hearing. I was in the middle Times Square in New York, which is an extremely loud place, and was able to talk very easily to my friend on the other end.I love these things.",4
"Nice battery, not so nice phone.

This battery will last you for two-three days (barely three days), but the phone is wacked. Sometimes it will turn off randomly -- I don't think it's the battery, I think it's the phone.",3
"Great Battery Life thus far...

For those of you who own the PM-325, you probably have noticed that the lifetime of the ""stock"" battery is not too great. I picked up this battery and must say that thus far I have been estatic with its performance. I ordered it over a month ago and I can count on one hand the amount of times I've had to actually connect my phone to a charger. I use my cell as my main phone and have a bluetooth headset so obviously it's getting its work done. The only reason I am not giving this battery 5 stars is because I have only had it for a little over a month and don't know if this excellent performance will be able to continue as it has been.",3
"Exceptional

Would do business again. User error on the shipping address and seller refunded $$.",4
"data cable for samsung phone

I bought this to retrieve pictures from my little brothers phone after he passed away. I had taken the phone to walmart to see if they could get the pictures out and they couldn't get them. I found this and it worked good. I was able to transfer the pictures of my brother that were taken by a friend a few days before he passed.",4
"Worked perfectly

I don't understand the other reviews when I got this and installed and followed the ""instructions"" I was able to add custom ringtones and photos. I had no problems though I never tried videos because I did not care to.",3
"It's Garbage! Don't waste your money!

This product is garbage it does not work! I have a Samsung T309. I thought this would be a convenient accessory to have. It does not work. The company's Technical support guy says that it will work with the P207 or the T309 drivers. It does not work with either driver. Their sales and Tech service people don't listen. Furthermore, they refuse to exchange or refund for the product. So, I am stuck with this piece of garbage and lost my money!Datapilot Cell Phone Data Transfer Suite Universal",0
"Gets the job done...kinda

Works great except you cannot transfer the voice memo files - just the photo & viseo (P207 rogers)E.S. Day",2
"ATT Plan

AT&T is a great company. Never have any unexpected problems. Not favorable in Toas NM...",3
"Cell Phone

This phone is better than I expected. Nice size, great quality and for a picture phone it takes great pics. I have accidently dropped it twice and was really concerned but it held up great.",4
"At&t blows

I have so many dropped calls with at&t. The only reason I signed a two year contract is to get a new phone. Too bad all my friends and family are on at&t, I'd switch back to Sprint....they never dropped my calls.",0
"Awesome screen protector

This screen protector is much better than the one that comes with the phone. I could never get all of the air bubbles out of under the screen protector that came with it.The JAVO screen protector installed easily, and the air bubbles were smoothed out quickly using the provided tool. It significantly reduces the glare from interior lighting. The material is thicker and more durable than the Cingular-provided one (doesn't show the wear from stylus use nearly as much).",4
"A good screen

While this screen won't make the impossible, possible (viewing your Cingular 8525 / HTC Hermes screen in direct, full daylight) it does cut down on the glare on your screen (I haven't noticed much at all) and easy to clean as well as being very resistant to scratches.It is difficult to clean the underside once removed and it is very important that the new surface it is being applied to be scrupulously clean as well.Installing the screen protector was as easy as the product describes.All in all, not a bad product. I don't know if it is worth the premium that they are asking.The Cingular 8525 COMES with a screen protector. I didn't know this when I ordered my phone, so I picked this up before my new phone arrived. I recommend using the screen protector that comes with the phone first and only purchase this product if you find the screen protector that ships with the phone lacking.",4
"Get it right the first time or it's ruined.

While better than the freebie screen protector that shipped with the phone, the sticky underside of this screen protector becomes a lint magnet if you peel it off -- and there is no getting something off the sticky side. Alas, the very cloth they give you for cleaning sheds lint from its edges.Do it in a clean room or get it right the first time -- and if it's just a little crooked, don't try to get it just a little straighter.My old screen protector was peeling and pitted -- now I have a screen covered with lint. I'm not sure a non-sticky solution would be better, but this one is underwhelming.",2
"Swann SW-P-HGA Wireless Network Booster

Unit boosted signal strength when attached to my network card, but failed to boost when attached directly to wireless sending unit, and actually produced reduced signal. Did not meet up to expetations",2
"not needed at all

The antena is not at all helpful. it does not improve the range significantly. It may be helpfull when using one camera only as it improves when pointing directly to the camera but still not imroving the reception noticably.",0
"Swann SW-P-HGA Wireless Network Booster

Did nothing to improve my indoor reception,don't waste your money.",0
"SWANN DIVE

Told by Swann Tech Support that their 2.4 Ghz wireless camera inside an average house would need a booster antenae to eliminate the interference. Bought this antenae and still got interference, so I called tech support and was then told their wireless camera system is not labeled correctly and it is unsuitable for use inside or in an urban area, because it gets interference from cell phones, microwaves, wireless phones and cable television. Swann tech support lied about needing this device, and it did not help at all to avoid interference or get a better image.",0
"I don't know how much differance it makes.

picture still comes in a little fuzzy. I'm not sure the booster makes any differance",2
"network booster

Money wasted. I don't see where this helps at all. Reception isn't any better with or without it.",1
"Extend your Wi-Fi range

I needed to extend my Wi-Fi range for the use of a laptop in the back yard. Does the trick. In fact, it extended my 200 foot range to 1,000 feet and still got a good signal. Very directional, high gain. Beats trying to run CAT-5 or CAT-6 cables that is for sure!",4
"Network Booster

This item did not work out for me and I would like to send it back if possible.",0
"Disappoint

We still unable to installon the roof the antenna because looks like need to conect a receiver, and I can't find on your site, and the antenna doesn't come with any instruction.Can you help us with that?",0
"Better than expected.

This product has surpassed my expectations as to how well it works.It has greatly increased the amount of time I have to talk and time between chargings with out increasing the size of the phone too much.Keeping it comfortable to use and still fit in it's holster.Definatly a smart purchase,and the price was right.",4
"Pretty good, but not great

I was very excited to receive this case. It fits pretty well except there's a little gap at the top because there's no opening for the on/off switch. Also, the case looks a little cheapy. I do like the case, but I think it should have been $10 less.",3
"Great cover for the price

it was only $7 dollars and it's pretty durable. i got it so it wouldn't slip out of my hand and so far i haven't dropped it!",3
"iphone 4 case

Prompt delivery. Colour is great but a bit dull compared to picture. Makes handling of cell phone easy, doesn't slip at all. Good choice for its price, indeed!",4
"A Classy Look

I bought this one right after I got the phone. Before all the antennae controversy. It fits great for the most part. The case pops up a bit at the top of the phone. So not perfect. But I like the fact that I can remove it easily. You can see the Apple in the back. It's easy to keep clean. The case is also very reasonably priced. An early model that fits and looks nice!",3
"Great Product

Fit my phone perfectly, Great color, very durable, not too thick and not too thin.",4
"Not perfect but very attractive

Seeing my iPhone in its case some thought the iPhone 4 came in blue and were very excited. It is a good looking case. However, the plastic covers the on/off and volume buttons so you have to push a bit harder than you would otherwise. Outside of that minor issue, I think the case is just about right.",3
"Not a perfect fit

The iPhone 4 case doesn't fit snugly at the top--it bows out. I will replace it with something better once it comes out.",2
"Don't expect this to protect your iPhone

Case will not protect your phone. Only had the case for a few days, dropped my phone about 3 feet onto the parking lot, and the front of the phone shattered. But if you want your phone to look pretty, this is probably the case for you.",0
"Long Life Battery

Lots of talk and standby power. Be careful. This Battery is fatter than the standard one, and will not fit in phones with tight covers.",4
"Great Replacement Battery

I have had great success with this battery. Much nicer price than buying them at the Cellular Retail store.",4
"Perfect, better than original

When I ordered this battery, it came very quickly and was a better battery than what came with the phone.",4
"battery improves favorite phone

A GREAT VALUE, THIS BATTERY REVIVED A DYING PHONE. ACTUALLY TWO DYING PHONES AS THIS WAS THE SECOND I BOUGHT.PHENOMENAL SERVICE AND DELIVERY. EFORCITY IS THE BEST.",4
"Didn't work out of box

The battery would not hold a charge straight out of box, but at the price it was sold, I knew it would be hit or miss. Order another from a different web site, and it worked. Threw this one away.",0
"Cell Phone Battery

The description of the product was acurate and detailed. I was sure I was ordering the correct item.The item turned out to be better than I anticipated with extended charge capacity I charge my phone infrequently now. It was a great purchase all around.",4
"Quick and accurate

This item arrived even sooner than I expected it and works great. I was a little leary of a battery that cost so much less than what I was finding at other suppliers but I am very pleased with the results.",4
"Great Battery

Much more powerful than Verizon's standard battery at about one-fourth the price. Bought four of them for four phones. Can now go more than a week between charges, if phone is not heavily used. Note: batteries received were actually 1500 mAh, not 1400--can't complain about that.",4
"Small phone with enough features

The features on this phone are pretty limited. For example, it does not have voice dialing, and no profiles. However, it has all the standard new features, so you can play Java games, browse the web, etc., in a small, cool package.Some reviewers here are extremely biased. For example, one reviewer posted reviews for five phones within a span of a week, according to him, all Samsung phones are crap, all Motorola phones are good. See the trend?",3
"Sophisticated Tin Can

Remember when you were a kid and you tried tying two tin cans together with string to make a ""telephone"" system? Well, Samsung has faithfully recreated that tin-can sound with this phone. It looks and feels slick and smooth, but hey, doesnt a cell phone first and foremost need to be used to converse?! A real disappointment!",1
"If I could give this 0 stars, I would

This phone is absolutely terrible. Sure, it looks pretty and has cool features, but the one feature it is missing is a little thing called being a good phone. I have been through 5 of these phones already, and every one has a terrible echo. T-mobile has been terrible in that they have not let me get a different model phone without paying for it. So basically, coming from someone who has gone through a good percentage of T-Mobile's stock of 3-E315 phones, stay away.",0
"Very poor signal

Had this phone for 2 months now, since my E715 crashed. The signal reception is poor and spotty when compared to my E715 or the V300. Also, is too easy to turn on the camera accidentally by touching the side switch. All other features are nice though. Would not get this phone again.",1
"This phone drives me absolutely up the wall!

After only having this phone (and T-Mobile) for two weeks, I am switching over to Verizon... The reason? Reception! I live in the heart of Manhattan and I have never experienced as many dropped calls or poor signals as I do with this phone -- and, T-Mobile. Sure, the phone is tiny, cute, and relatively undetectable when it's sitting in my pocket, but that really doesn't make much of a difference when I cannot use it for its intended purposes. Also, the speaker on this phone is VERY difficult to hear... I cannot tell you how many times I have had to ask people to repeat themselves during a conversation. Plus, the audio quality is very poor- everyone sounds like they are bouncing off of metal walls.I really wanted to be happy with this phone and T-Mobile, but it has become quite apparnt to me that, ""get more,"" also refers to getting more frustrated.",0
"a very nice phone

I have owned this phone for over 1 month and I like it very much. This pretty phone has a lot of useful functions like photo ID and miss call reminding by light. You can also download a lot of ring tunes/wallpapers from the server. I downloaded a hello kitty wallpaper from the T-mobile wireless and it cost just $1.49. The battery is good, for me, it can last up to 3 days with the phone on all the time. The only cons are the utilization of phonebook function. You cannot finish phonebook search with one finger, have to switch between left and right keys.",3
"Great phone !

This phone is very user friendly. The picture quality is pretty good. This phone is highly recommended!",4
"Pathetic excuse for a cellphone.

Sure, this phone has cool features and is nice looking. But the signal is horrible. Even when there ARE bars, it's impossible to send texts. You'll get so frustrated with it that all you'll want to do is chuck it at the wall and scream. The signal on a phone is the most important factor and if it isn't even a good one, then what's the point of even having it.Do not buy this phone.",0
"Talking with an echo...

I just got this phone and I am starting to see why it was free... when talking to people, it always sounds like the other person is in a tin can and there is a horrible echo. The ringtones suck, and t-mobile rapes you if you want to buy new ones, which, by the way, you CAN'T assign to indivdual people in your phone book! Also, the phone drops my calls all the time and I know it's not me because my friends have t-mobile and it works fine in this area... very dissapointing...",0
"Very cute and girly phone

Just got it yesterday, transfered my number to Tmobile. The phone is very cute, supprise me with video recording ability(kind of didn't research through). TMobile's service is very nice, too. Finish my number transfer within 5 hours. The phone looks smaller than pictures. I am exploring more features.cons? well, no IR port...",4
"I luv this phone!

This is my second phone. Before i had a nokia 1221. I love this phone!! After looking around for months i found the perfect phone (e315)! I wanted this phone becasue it has a camera but then i found out how cheap it was and i was conviced! The camera feature is very easy to use and video feature is fun to use (not that great quality though) Also the ear volulme is great,clear, and crisp compared to my old nokia. Also this phone is VERY light! I find the predictive text very helpful to write quick text messges. I felt like i knew everything about the phone with a day! It is very easy to use! I also love the photo caller I.D! Mine also has AIM which is fun to use while out and about.I could only find two minor megatives1) There isn't flash. I think the pictures could be better with flash. (cannot take pictures at night without a light on)2)There isn't a complete silent button. The # key puts the phone in ""silent"" mode, but it vibrates. I want a button like on my nokia where i can have it completely silent.Overall i think i will have this phone for a long time. T-mobile is a great provider and easy to read bils.",4
"Small, excellent reception, good basic camera phone

I bought this phone as a backup. I didn't need the camera, but I got the E315 for a good price. The main screen is very vivid. The external screen is not the best but acceptable. I am used to using a Symbian phone so the Samsung interface is quite cumbersome to use quickly. Also, it takes far too many buttons to do simple basic tasks (you can assign the pad buttons to shortcut to certain functions). The ringtones are loud but distorted at high volume. It will accept a datacable to connect to your PC, but Samsung sells this with software for $70 off their website. Look for other solutions if interested. GPRS (wireless web) for t-zones is quite good. Not as robust as a symbian web browser like Netfront or Opera, but it does have a good looking font and pages render fine. However, if it is a long page with some graphic images, scrolling becomes so slow it is impossible to effectively operate. Stick to text-based WAP sites and it works well. All in all I like the phone, but could not see using it as my primary. I'll stick with a Symbian based phone (Nokia 6600, 7610, 6670, 6620, Siemens SX1, etc.)",2
"Excellent Phone!

I've had this phone for about 6 weeks now. I absolutely love it! it has great reception everywhere I have gone, and the sound quality is perfect. Sounds like I am talking on a land line. Other reviews said that the sound is tinny or echos, but I've not experienced any of that. It's very small, yet functional. My only complaint is that sometimes the camera button will get pushed while the phone is in your pocket, but that's not much of a gripe. I highly recommend this phone to anyone looking for an inexpensive T-Mobile phone!",4
"could be better

i have had this phone for about a month now. it is a decent phone and i mean only decent.proscompactlight weightnice graphics and displaygood battery lifecamara takes decent picturesconsringer volume is kind of lowspeaker volume is ssoooo low and muffled i am always asking someone to repeat themselvesno speaker phonecan only assign ringers to groupsover all it is a decent phone for the price but i can not deal with everyone sounding so muffled on a scale of 1 to 10 the sound quality alone is a 2!coming from a die hard samsung fan i am about to buy the nokia 3220",2
"Samsung E315

I have had a few cell phones in the past, but this is the best. With T-Mobile it costs nothing, and you can take pictures and movie clips on the go. It has an organizer, a to-do-list, a phone book, lots of memory and more. It is really an awesome phone, especially considering they are just giving them away. I have had a couple of Nokia's in the past, and was never really impressed with them - this is soooo much better. I do believe that you can buy a cable off of ebay for around $10-$15 that plugs into a USB port & then you can download the software from Samsungs website - I am not 100% sure, since I haven't tested it all out yet. But then you should be able to transfer pictures & clips from your phone to your pc.",4
"Good phone but with design flaws

I have owned two Samsung flip phones before I bought this phone. You would think that Samsung will keep the good features from previous models and even make them better, but that's not the case with this phone. I believe many of the flaws are due to software design. For example, when you press the option key in the phonebook and want to add a new phone number to an entry, it is actually saved as a new entry (with the phone number used as the name) instead of a new number. What is the usefullness of that? This can definitely be corrected on the software side.Overall I like the phone: Very good camera with sharp pictures taken indoor. That's the #1 reason I bought it. I am OK with flaws on some of the features. After all, I am not entering new phone numbers every day.",3
"Good Looking but not enough reception

I liked this phone's appearance verymuch as it is so sleek and beautiful but it had very bad reception power.I have Nokia 6610 and I recently bought this Samsung E315. I used to feel Nokia 6610 had very poor reception of T Mobile (in my home) but this new E315 has worser than Nokia 6610.My recommendation : If you have a strong T Mobile signal in your area - It is the best phone to buy (ofcourse it does not have blue tooth & speaker phone).International (esp. INDIA) : For those people who wants to use it in INDIA - you can go for this phone as it runs on 900 MHz (which matches with AIRTEL / BSNL / IDEA ...). HUTCH can not be used as they run 1800 MHz.Also please check GSMWORLD.com for different International GSM carrier frequencies and compare them with the phone that you want to buy.",2
"satisfied

just got this phone. i can definitely see where others are coming from when they mention a ""tin cup"" sound. one can definitely notice the difference between the sound on this phone versus other cell phones. that being said, the thinner sound doesn't really bother me much. the phone still delivers good sound quality- it is just that the sound is very metal like. otherwise, this phone is really cool in all other aspects. thin, light, loaded with features. wish it had voice dialing.",3
"Sleek looking clamshell style phone!

Great phone! I've used this one for a year and it has held up very well. I've had great reception and no real dropped call issues.Battery life has been good for using this as just a phone but when I use the camera and/or video, it drains the battery quickly. I think that is expected for a phone battery and my wall charger provides a fast recharge.The phone is very small. It's small size, camera and video features are the 3 main reasons I was attracted to this model.With it's small size, this phone has a tendency to ""fly"" or ""flip"" out of the hands while opening it. I ""practiced"" opening mine while sitting on the bed (for soft landing) until I found my comfort level and have never dropped mine again. However, the first time someone else used my phone, she opened it and it also ""flew"" out of her hands - so now if one uses my phone, I hand it over already opened...If you want a camera/video phone, you must realize that w/o optical features, you will not have quality photos. It's my understanding that technology is still evolving in this area... and now, there ARE ""better"" camera phones, but even those are not quality, not yet.I consider these extra features as ""fun gadgets"" that are always there for you to capture a moment otherwise lost. Some don't care about that and that's fine too but some of us DO enjoy that for what it is.You can print your photos as 3x5 (sometims 4x6) on matte paper that will look pretty ""decent""...but glossy paper makes them look bad, at least for my expectations. While my photos can be quite clear looking, none are lab quality. I always use a one-step photo fix to brighten up my phone pictures. It's quick and helps the resolution. Also, you might want to check out the shooting mode and photo size features before you snap away. VGA (640x480) will give you the best shot on this phone. Maybe add a light source to enhance more. I sometimes use my grill LED light, it's portable and works. (tee-hee-hee...and I own a digital SLR but am just a gadget-gal at heart) I use night shot in a darker area indoors - in the daylight. Frames are cute but make the resolution worse and the file smaller. Play around, it's kind of fun but certainly not serious photography nor will please everyone!For me, video has been sweet to have even if they ARE just short clips. (all the better, people run out of words quickly when knowing they are being filmed) Outdoor videos (of course) are always much better quality, as are photos. We have found ways to use video and enjoy it as long as we don't lose sight of this as more a ""toy"" feature! Definitely fun but not for all...I don't always carry my digital camera with me so this has provided me a means to get a picture of something just because I wanted that shot - and besides, these features are simply fun to dabble in. I don't see where they have lessened the quality of the phone ""as a phone"".You have choices in other phones if you don't like these additional features. The E105 pretty much looks like this phone but without the camera/video.This phone, to me, is aimed for casual phone users. As far as no speakerphone...this model doesn't have one and is stated so in the feature write up but you can assign some phone numbers to different keys and quickly dial a frequently called number. I use the ear buds, close the phone and tuck it in my pocket when walking or driving but mostly, I don't talk and drive anyway.I've had 4-5 dropped calls in the year I've owned this phone but those weren't the phone or TMobile's fault. I called T-Mobile and they found that one of the towers near me was having troubles and when I reported it, was just a matter of time before it was fixed. That happens and perhaps more so in some other areas but that is not the phone itself or the TMobile service.Another time I had reception or no service problems, I simply turned off my phone for 20 seconds, turned it back on and the phone signal honed into a closer tower. Problem solved.Cell phones - including this one, do not work in hospitals (or certain areas of hospitals) and those types of areas. You can still use your phones features but just no calls unless you go outside that area. That is not your service or the phone. Call TMobile for more information. My husband has Cingular, my son has ATT (through Cingular now) and this happens with their phones too.Another son lives in Arizona and I am told that the mountains cause signal loss. (?) My son lives a home that has some kind of metal or steel (or whatever) in his walls and that also blocks his in-home signal and will drop his call when he nears that/those walls.Basically, there might be other reasons for dropped calls and you need to call TMobile for assistance or perhaps email them on their website.Sometimes when phoning TMobile, I get right through and other times there is a long wait but you can opt for a free call back within a time frame or just go to the website. I know that is frustrating but but have always had my call back in a very timely manner.With TMobile, I have experienced better customer service on weekdays - more so in the mornings, but worse over the evenings and weekends. I would not rate TMobile as a bad carrier because my good experience has outweighed the not as good and I have had not as good service with other carriers.Recently, I called on a Friday evening and had the unfortunate experience of talking with ""SnotBoy""...my name for that arrogant jerk. Anyway, his service was so poor that I decided to call back the next day with the same issues where all was very pleasantly fixed, minus SnotBoys attitude. All carriers have a SnotBoy, if you get the picture... We're all human - well, most of us...Onto the battery. I let mine drain down before I recharge b/c I have learned this is the best way to charge a battery or it can be ruined. If you need your phone sooner and are unable to talk with it plugged into a charge, you COULD always buy a secnd battery and once you learn how often you need to charge your battery for your usage, you could charge the second battery before that time frame and just switch out. Just an option...I don't mind some of the ringtones within the phone (they have to please a great many people to give many something to start with) so I downloaded a few right off the website where I was able to listen to them first. There was a minimal fee to purchase but this also gave me what I liked and have been in my list for a year now. I rotate ringtones.We can gripe all we want but what company doesn't make it's money off accessories (including ringtones)? If you want a new tune and cannot find another way to get one, you'll have to pay for one - bottom line. Too bad ragging doesn't get you free tones but all the cellular companies know this is an area where people would like to have more choices and they all want us to download more..... ($$)One review stated this phone to shut down completely when you close it. No, it does not. The phone only shuts down when you turn it off or remove the battery or the battery dies. The external display does not stay lit to conserve power since this phone has a battery draining camera - but you can press the side button to light it up momentarily.I like this phone. It does what it claims and looks good too.",3
"Great phone

I've had this phone for about two months, and I LOVE it! This phone has:1.A great camera/video recorder (as opposed to the Motorola V220 go phone for Cingular which I owned previous of this phone). You can add many effects to the picture, as well as add frames, change the picture size, take pictures in night mode, flip/rotate the pictures, 5x zoom, multishot, and use the self-timer.2.Really neat LCD screen, which, even though shuts off after a while (to conserve battery power), allows you to take a picture while the phone is closed. It also doubles as a great mirror.3.Great reception. I always get at least four bars wherever I go, even when my cousin (who has a Motorola V600) gets no reception at all. I haven't dropped a call since I got it.4.Sleek, compact design, which not only feels good, but is handy for storing in my pocket.5.Sound quality is above average, very crisp, very clear, even when the speaker volume is low.6.Picture ID, which is displayed on the exterior screen7.So many ways to customize, varying from wallpaper, ringtones, exterior diplay, service light color, text color, etc.8.AIM, which (considering how much I LOVE to chat) is my favorite feature on the phone, other than the camera of course.9.Cool games, including bubblesmile (which is my favorite game on the phone), chess, golf, and fun2link.10.Of the messaging features, the following are included (depending on your plan): text messaging, picture messaging, browser messaging, and broadcast messaging.The ONLY downers to this phone are that there's no speakerphone (which sucks and is about the only thing that I miss about about my old V220), and no bluetooth (which I want SO badly after trying it out on my friend's headset for the Motorola V330). I seriously recommend buying it, either for yourself or as a gift to another. The price is pretty steep, but the phone itself is well worth every cent.",4
"Fantastic..

I bought the e315 nearly 10 months ago. It has served me very well thus far with tmobile service.The camera is not too bad, it's great for pics that you will keep on the phone, but they are poor quality if you want to use them for anything else (computer, internet, print).Everything works very well on it.The only qualms i have with this phone are:1. the quick picture button on the right side of the camera is very handy, YET, it takes pictures quite often when its in my pocket. Every few days i happen to look and notice 4-5 black pictures in my gallery.2. the storage space is a little bit annoying. it sets aside 4096KB for pictures and 3072KB for video, and you cannot do anything about it. I do not like videos on my phone, so why cant i use that memory space for pictures?3. no bluetooth. it sucks, i want one of those sweet little bluetooth headsets!other than those three downers, i love the phone. it is a very reasonable size and weight.both color lcds are very crisp, and just awesome.as long as you are not buying it solely for it's picture ability, this is a fantastic phone, and an even better price.I would buy one again given the chance.",3
"Good phone overall - Camera functions need improvements

As other reviewers noted, the Samsung E315 is a solid performer.The built-in camera, however, is only average, with picture quality resembling that of a cheap webcam (colors and lighting are not reproduced well, white balance is often off, resolution is low). In addition, it is not possible to turn off the loud ""clicking"" (or ""shutter"") sound when taking a picture. While a picture taking sound is required by law in Korea, Samsung's home country, Samsung's engineers could easily have modified this feature and made it optional.Other reviewers have noted the E315's long battery life. The phone achieves this by shutting off all displays when not in use for a minute (or another set time). Because the external time display shuts off, too, leaving the display completely black, one has to push a button to view the current time, regardless of whether you are in a dark or well lit environment.I rate the E315 only as a 3 because the improvements over the prior model (such as the E305), have been moderate at best.",2
"THE BEST PHONE FOR TMOBILE

I got this phone a month ago and Im very impressed. I had a virgin mobile phone before and I think I made a great choice to go to tmobile. This phone is cool. The ringtones are pretty cool. It has a nice size and everything. It has an ok video camera. It has a cool multi shot thing it is an awsome phone!!!",4
"Love This Phone!

I've had this phone for about six weeks now and absolutely love it. When I first opened the package, I was amazed at how small it was; small enough to fit inside the coin pocket on my jeans. And it is also very light weight but also feels very solid. Looks good too. The video screens on the outside and inside of the phone are very clear and attractive. The menus and features are easy to use and customize. It has some cool features. Taking video clips and voice memos are a couple of my favorites, and I can download games and ringtones if I like. The voice quality isn't the greatest and I think the headset volume could be a bit louder, but those are minor complaints. I've had no significant problems with phone at all. It works great every time.",4
"Great hardware but crazy menus and no bluetooth.

T-Mobile recently sent me a letter saying that my Motorola v60 wouldn't be fully compatible with their new voice mail and text messaging, so I went shopping for a new phone. After looking at several in a store, I chose the Samsung e315.Physically, the phone was wonderful. It was amazingly lightweight, and although it was small the buttons were still usable. The screen was nice and bright. I got good voice connections with it. The battery life was respectable. The camera seemed to take decent pictures, at least based on the screen view. Finally, the price was good (and may have been even better if I had looked here on Amazon first, although I don't know Amazon's rules for cell phone upgrades).Unfortunately, it didn't have Bluetooth. I figured that wouldn't be a big deal, since a data cable accessory is available (as a special-order item) for connecting with a computer. I didn't expect to take a huge number of pictures anyway, but without the data cable each picture would have to go through the wireless carrier, at a fairly high cost.Without the cable accessory, the camera feature was essentially useless, because the phone shrunk the pictures (640480 in the camera) so small that they're useless (160120, I think) when it sent them through the wireless carrier. Forget about using the camera unless you get the cable accessory too -- or if there's a secret way to get the phone to send the pictures at full resolution hidden somewhere in the menus.That brings me to my next complaint about the phone. I found the menu system to be a mess, and the text-input system was painful to use.The part of the menu system that gave me the most grief was the phone directory system. I had most of my phone numbers in my usual SIM card, but I wanted to copy them into the phone's directory so they'd be there when I use a different SIM (for international travel, where my US SIM card costs a fortune to use). How could I do that? As far as I could tell, there was no easy way to do it. Additionally, I couldn't find an easy way to edit a phone directory entry once it had been entered, other than deleting it and entering it again.Some other parts of the menus were somewhat confusing too. The calculator feature was quite nice, but it took more key presses than necessary to get to it. The menus were quite pretty to look at, however troublesome they were to use.I didn't try out all of the ring tones. The default tone was pleasant. I couldn't figure out how to set the phone to my favorite setting, which is vibrate first, then ring -- but I didn't try very hard to figure it out.Text input was a real headache. I was unable to find a way to type in words that weren't in the phone's dictionary, except using the repeating-digits input setting (A=2, B=22, C=222, D=3, etc.). I couldn't use a handy trick I used on my previous phone, typing in a word similar to one in the phone's dictionary and changing letters, because the backspace deleted the whole word. The text-input system was particularly clumsy with names, which added a lot of pain to dealing with the phone directory.One good feature of the phone's menu system was in taking photos. It was easy to get to the take-picture part of the menu, and very simple to store the picture after taking it. That's the one piece of the phone's menu system I'd want to keep from this phone.So while I really liked the physical package of the phone, I found the menus were annoying and often confusing, and the text-input features were pretty much useless. Without Bluetooth, a special-order data cable accessory is a must, because the alternative is sending the picture through the wireless network, which is expensive and ruins the image quality.After trying to use the phone for a few days, I returned it to the store in frustration. My first choice would have been a Motorola v600, which has worked wonderfully for my wife, but they've gone out of production, so I returned it for store credit until the Motorola v330 is available. Until then, I'm back to using my old Motorola v60, which has always worked well for me. (And for pictures, I either carry my ancient digital camera, which has seven times the resolution of a camera-phone anyway, or have my wife take pictures with her phone.)It's possible that shortcuts exist in the menus that I didn't find, which would have made the phone more usable. Maybe with the data cable accessory I could have managed the phone directory from a computer, and avoided the headache of the phone's own directory menus. Certainly the data cable would have improved access to pictures and provided an acceptable alternative to Bluetooth. Maybe it's possible to configure the text input so that it works. But I didn't find the shortcuts in several days (except for getting used to having the menu's select and back buttons reversed from what I had used on previous phones), which was longer than I wanted to spend learning how to make a phone useful.This phone might appeal to someone who knows all the shortcuts of Samsung phones, but for someone used to Motorola menus it's just not a usable phone. It's a real shame too, because it's so lightweight and has such a nice physical feel.",1
"Cute phone, but can I call someone without pressing 20 keys?

The major positives of this phone involve appearance (tiny, cute, great color display, decent camera picture quality, etc.), but for a business phone, or even someone who has a high call volume, this just doesn't cut it.MINOR CONS:- Contrary to the description, there is NO SPEAKERPHONE.- There is no way to completely stop your phone from ""doing the (multicolored) 'disco flash.'""- You can only enter three numbers for each name in your phonebook.MAJOR CONS:- IMO, the up and down arrow keys on the left of the phone should always be designated for volume of the phone speaker or ringer volume. Who cares how loud the keypad is? The (faulty) designation of this key to ""keypad volume"" when the phone is not in use forces navigation through various menus with a minimum of 10 keystrokes (I'm not kidding) -- every time you change environments and want your phone to ring louder or softer.- Worst of all is the process of accessing names and numbers from the phonebook. Example: say you miss a call from ""Amy's work,"" but need to return the call to ""Amy's cell."" Motorola keystrokes (I use them as an example, b/c this was my last phone): enter call log, select Amy, select Amy cell, call. Samsung keystrokes: enter call log, select Amy, select options (oh wait, there are none, b/c I need her other number), exit, exit, phonebook, select Amy, select view, select cell, call.CONCLUSION:There is a general lack of intuitiveness with this phone, resulting in way too many keystrokes than should be necessary for basic functions. I dunno, maybe I should get a PDA? But I just want to CALL people. And do it with ease. Is that too much to ask? I want my Motorola back!",2
"just okay

I bought my samsung e315 about 2 months ago.Positive featuresIt takes pictures, easy to use menu, flip, small and compact.Negavtive featuresDrops calls (i have gone gone to t-mobile to replace the phone because of this. i was told that it was a common occurance. If the calls drop on the new e315 as it did on this one, i will probably look into getting a new phone) and no speaker phone. I can not lock the key pad (since i have a child, it would be nice to lock it if he gets his hands on it.)Every phone has their pros and cons. I would've given the phone more stars and a better review if it wasn't for the drop calls...which in my opinion is a huge negative.",2
"Sleek design drops calls

I bought this phone for $199.99 from T-Mobile over six months ago. At first, it was great! So small, sleek, light, great quality camera, nice sound quality, always service, easy to use. But then it got dropped in a sink full of water, I let it dry out completely and it worked back to new, but drops calls constantly! T-Mobile wants to charge me another $70 to replace it, yeah right. I will deal with the dropped calls. Another thing which is annoying is my LCD turns blank every so often lately.It is also missing a couple features, such as:-saving a sent SMS into a folder-speaker phone-better rigtonesAll in all, it's a lovely phone and I have been please with it, just as long as it's taken care of very well and you have insurance you should be okay.Best features:-light weight-ringtones download easily-great reception-vibrant colorsBut overall, one of the most annoying things my phone does it when I recieve a text message and I don't read it immediately it chimes every 2 minutes. So it sounds like I am recieving a ton when it's all for one... and there is not a way to change the alert setting!I would reccomend it if you can get it for a low price or free.",2
"Great phone but...

This phone has given me nothing but problems. I'm in a great T-mobile service area, but it has disconnected over half of my calls. It's very sleek and stylish and the camera feature works great, but the dropped calls are unbearable. I'm sending it back for another model. I recommend you not buy this phone.",1
"Best phone I've owned

I've owned 13 different phones in the last 5 years, and this one was unarguably the best. The features were horribly lacking, but it did what phones should do - make and take calls. And it did it perfectly.",3
"Great Phone

I used the Customer Reviews on Amazon to research phones and cel service. Now that I have a new phone and plan, I thought I should do my bit for the next person ... so here goes ...First, thanks to all who contributed before me. Your reviews were extremely helpful in helping me make my choices.After reading the reviews I went down to the T-Mobile store in Portland OR (Washington Square) to physically check out the phones, fully intending to come back and buy from Amazon. However, I ended up buying from the T-Mobile store instead. More on that later.I was originally looking at a Nokia 6600 or 3650 but decided on the E315 after inspecting the devices.My major reasons for skipping the Nokia's were their size and the keyboards. In spite of the Nokia's ""huge"" size and large keys, the key are just too close (read flush with each other)so it is too easy to press the wrong key.My reason for selecting the E315 was it's small size and the fact that it is very easy to setup and use. That was my number one consideration. Does it work well as a basic phone? The answer is a resounding Yes.The E315 does not have bluetooth or speakerphone - neither was a consideration for me.However, even though the E315 has no speakerphone, you can turn the volume up pretty high ... high enough that I can place the phone on my desk and still hear what the caller is saying. Also the mike on the phone picks up what I am saying very well from this distance, so I end up having a ""virtual"" speakerphone any wayVideo and still pictures are suprisingly good. Have not figured out how to download/upload pictures or video yet. I suspect I will have to buy a cable and download the Samsung SW or buy some other package. Will investigate this one day but it is not a priority.I did not sign up for any of the T Mobile services that would allow me to email/transfer images from the phone etc. through them because I dont think I will be doing too much of that.(...)I also liked the ability to come back and talk to someone face-to-face in the store, in case there were problems. Once you purchase the plan/phone, you have 14 days to come back and cancel, or change. I did that twice and had no problems. No-restocking fee nothing. The people in the store were great.I like the way this whole T-Mobile experience has started, and hope it continues.Finally with respect to signal strength and coverage. I don't notice any apprecialble difference between T-Mobile and Cingular ..... at least in the Portland downtown and West Hills area.",3
"Great phone!

I really like this phone, and had done a ton of research to make sure I would choose the right phone...I did and I'm glad I bought the e315 (bought it directly from TMobile at $25, they told me I would have problems changing contracts (i.e if I want to change plans) if I went through Amazon. I now think that this was a lie, but either way the phone was cheap.In regards to all the comments/complaints of other reviewers, here's what I have to say about the phone's features:- phone book is a bit hard to use (I used to have a Nokia so enough said), but it's not that bad, and I don't enter new contacts every day.- you can't really have vibrate and ringer together. There is an option called 'vibra+melody', but it only starts ringing maybe 10 seconds after it vibrates, I prefer both at the same time so I don't miss the call. Plus you don't get text message alerts if you choose this option. No big deal, but I liked this feature on my other phone.- love the small size of the phone and that it's a flip, and the camera and display resolution/colors are really nice! I love the camera, it works very well, and love the fact that you can also take a picture from the outside display (and have pics as caller ID).- Overall a great phone with lots of features, yet not too complicated. I didn't see any other flaws with it, it's a great choice, you won't regret it.Regarding the Tmobile service (I'm in San Francisco/bay area), it's not as good as my Nokia/Sprint combo, but it still works very well.",3
"Nice little phone

I had been waiting for this phone to come out because most of the camera phones on the market are either too heavy or big, even though they have very good features. This phone has almost all features as the other ones and it almost as light as the 'non-camera' one (E105). i can't feel it at all after i put it in my jeans pocket.It's been working nicely since I got it and I was surprised by all the bad reviews shown here on amazon. the last person talked about how difficult it is to add a number to an already existing entry. I just did that this morning without looking at the phone manual and i had no problem at all. (And also I dont really have too much experience on different cell phones and therefore adding new entries shouldn't be a problem for most of the people.)Besides the light weight and tiny size, it also has a camera that can take both pictures and videos (of course with not very high quality) but for the money i spent i think the camera works pretty good. (it's just some cool stuff coming with the phone for you to play with, if you want to take great picture you might as well get a digital camera, right?) one bad thing about the camera is that the shutter sound cannot be turned off. (i read through the manual and i could not find a way to disable it so i assume it can't be done. please let me know if any of you can turn it off)either as a cell phone or something that you could play around while connecting with your friends at the same time, samsung E315 does a great job. it surely worths the price and can definitely complete its tasks.(by the way the service light is very cute)",4
"Very nice phone, but missing a few things...

I've been using the Samsung e315 phone for about a week and a half now, and am very happy with it so far. After deciding on the T-Mobile service, and that I wanted a flip phone, I was comparing this phone with the Motorola v300, v600, and the Samsung e715. It seems that this phone is smaller and lighter than the Motorola phones, and that it gets far better user reviews, so I decided to rule them out. The e715 looked tempting for a while until I read all the bad reviews about its screen dying after 6 months of usage. It seems that this phone is the best flip phone choice currently offered by T-Mobile, although the e730 when it comes out in a few months will probably be better.This phone sounds *almost* as good to me as a landline phone; it's quite pleasant to use for long conversations.Pros:- very lightweight.- very small, fits in pocket easily.- good sound quality, crisp and clear.- easy to use keypad and predictive text input.- low SAR rating so it won't fry your brain.- instant messenger built in - works very well- comes with a nice selection of ringtones, message tones, etc.- optional service light on front of phone blinks to show coverage - handy when in spotty areas.- external screen so you can see who's calling without opening phone.- photo caller id option, show's a picture of your caller.- seems well built.- attractive design, aesthetically pleasing.- allows you to assign different ring tones to different groups of people, or to different people.Cons:- no speakerphone option.- no bluetooth.- computer connection kit is very expensive and doesn't work with iSync on Mac OS X.- no speech activated dialing.- headset plug appears to be non-universal type, so it might be harder to get third party headsets for it.- no built in support for sending email (that I could find, this may be wrong).All in all, highly recommended.",3
"Reasonable features, slightly too expensive

I had an E105 before the E315. Overall, both phones are easy to use, sturdy and reliable.This is my first camera phone so I'm enjoying that new toy. I like the photo caller ID which even works on the external display.I guess it's easier to focus on what I'd like to see improved. The shutter sound when you take a picture is awfully loud, and there's no way (as far as I know) to turn it down/off. The built in rings on this phone are pretty bad (though there are a couple that were better than on the E105). Speaking of the E105, it had a display brightness setting you could change to increase battery life. The E315 apparently lacks this setting so the display is always at its brightest (though it does look good that way). I'd also like to see voice dialing, a speaker phone and Bluetooth features.I'd really like to sync this phone with my Outlook contacts, but it is way expensive to buy that cable and software so I won't be doing so any time soon. The E315 comes with a charger, and hand-free ear piece, but omits the belt clip that came with my E105 (which doesn't fit on the 315).Contrary to what others have said, you can use groups so that you can assign group rings. Not only that, but you can assign different SMS tones to the groups.I haven't had it long enough to speak about battery life, but it shouldn't be too bad. My E105 lasted several days in stand by if I didn't talk to anybody, and at least a couple of days if I did use it.",3
"Wonderful phone!

I carefully studied all my options when selecting this phone. I was first drawn to it because it is so cute, but that's no reason to buy something. After comparing the features of a number of T-Mobile phones, I came back to this one. I got it in the mail three days ago, and it's clear that it's perfect for me.First, as a phone, it works well. The ringer, even on the lowest volume setting, is still pretty loud. There is no speaker phone, but it's not really necessary as there is a hands-free headset included with the phone. I haven't had any problems with sound quality.The camera is very cool. It has some cute effects, like sepia and negative colors, as well as some fun borders for pictures. The pictures can be taken in a number of sizes (up to 640 by 480 pixels.) Pictures can be used for picture caller ID (I really dig gimmicks like that) which also displays on the external color screen. Pictures can also be sent in messages to email addresses, so you don't need any cables to put them onto your computer.The picture quality on the computer is about the same as a mid-quality webcam picture. It's not crystal clear, but not too fuzzy either.The phone comes with a few full-color java games, which aren't bad, and the opportunity to download more games. The included ring tones aren't spectacular, but again you can download more, and the sound quality is pretty good on those.The phone has both AIM and ICQ on it, so you can instant message people while you're on the go. It's not an entirely practical feature, but it's nifty.This phone also has ""T-Zones"" which I haven't explored much yet. One can use it to get movie times and weather reports, as well as download ring tones, wallpapers and games.The phone also has an organizer with a calendar, calculator and to-do list.I notice that many of the negative issues mentioned by other reviewers are covered in the user manual. The predictive text input (t9) allows the user to add words to the dictionary (a very convenient feature that wasn't present in my old Samsung r225.) If the word you wish to type is not offered by the dictionary, the left soft key will have the ""add"" option so that you can type the word and it will save in the dictionary.The phone also has pretty good battery life, considering how much I've been playing with the camera over the past few days since I received it.The only negative aspects of this phone for me, are:-the ringer is still pretty loud on the lowest setting-the wallpaper on the small external screen is limited to the four choices that come with the phone: blue, light blue, green and purple.",4
"GREAT PHONE OVERALL!

I will just give you a brief overview.1. Great design and feels awesome.2. Easy to use.3. Good camera and has capability of taking pictures of yourself (like when the cell is closed).4. Poor video (but who really needs it)5. VERY good battery life.6. Excellent sound quality.7. Sometimes if volume is very high the person to whom you are speaking, they hear an echo because the speakers makes the sound and the sound goes back into the mic). Don't set volume all the way up.8. Top pick out of the t-mobile free phones.",4
"Great phone!!!

Mine has great reception. I suspect the poor connection problems others have reported have more to do with with cell tower availability than with the phone.I use the camera daily during my property evaluations and thus end up with a pretty high volume of photos. I avoided the T-Mobile picture messaging charges by connecting the phone directly to my computer with a data cable I won on Ebay for only $0.98 plus shipping. Here's the Ebay listing:FOR Samsung E315 E316 E317 D415 x427 Data Cable+CD+MoreI then downloaded a free e315 data handling program from the Samsung web site. The program is:Samsung PC Studio II PIMS & File ManagerI connect the cable to my USB port, fire up the program and download the photos into my computer.By the way, Samsung sells the cable and software as a kit but they charge $80.",4
"Great for first timers - managed to reduce shutter sound

Before you read this review I think I should mention that this was my first cell phone (can't believe I waited this long) and that I got it for free from the official T-mobile.com website (great promotion for new service) - so I may be a little more euphoric than normal!But I did spend a lot of time reviewing different phones before making my decision which was also influenced by T-mobile's great family plans. The other reviews on Amazon were very good, helpful and quite on the mark.Regarding the shutter sound - yes it is very loud by default, but you CAN reduce it. There's no documentation on this. Quite by accident I reduced the ""key volume"" and the shutter sound was reduced as well. To reduce the ""key volume"" - get to 'idle' state and then simply use the volume keys on the left side of the phone to adjust the ""key volume"". The shutter sound changes accordingly - Samsung really should have mentioned this somewhere.Now getting back to the phone itself - it's really more than adequate for a first timer like myself. It took me a little while to get used to everything, but then again this was my first phone ever. Now, just about a week later, I feel very comfortable using the phone - so I guess that speaks well about how intuitive the phone is.Rather than go into more details, I think I'll summarize the good and the bad of this phone. Also, I bought the Samsung e105 for my wife and I think it'll be useful to compare features below where applicable.Cons:1) 'Special' earphone jack - not your standard earphone jack. So if you need a new earphone set, you'll have to buy from Samsung. They should tell you things like this in the phone details, but they just don't.Note: The Samsung e105 has a standard earphone jack.2) Ring tones - the default ones that come with the phone are quite terrible. The only one I liked was the default 'Tmobile jingle', but of course my wife wanted that for her phone as well and so I had to choose some other wierd tune (to distinguish between the two phones).Note: The Samsung e105 actually has a different set of ring tones that come with the phone, and some are much nicer (in my opinion) - I'm trying to get my wife to switch to one of those!3) No infrared port - I'm not exactly sure what you use this for (I think to talk to a computer). But the Samsung e105 has this feature.That's about it for the cons.Pros:1) Auto time update: You can set the time/date manually, or have it automatically set according the region you're in. There's also an 'autoupdate with confirmation' in which case it'll ask you first before setting the time.Note: The Samsung e105 does NOT have autoupdate, you have to set the time manually.2) Lots of memory on the phone. Also there are various 'memory statuses' on the different portions of the phone. E.g. you have a separate memory status for each of the following: a)Pictures/Video b)Voice memos c)General stuff (like phone no.s, to-do list, etc.)It's nice that at different menus, you can check the memory status for the particular menu you're on (like those listed above) - the Samsung e105 has only ONE memory status for the entire phone.3) Great camera - you can also record small movies (obviously not very high quality). Lots of fun!4) Very nice small and sleek design.Actually I could go on listing all the nice features, but these are available in the general description of the item.Neutral observations:1) The battery life seemed quite adequate - I went about 6 days without charging my phone (just as a test to see how long I could go without charging the phone and still leaving it in standby mode, not powered off - I also used the phone for minimal conversation during this time). This seems to be in-line with the specs.2) There's a special 'data kit' that you would need to buy if you want the phone to talk with a computer (the kit contains a special cable and special software). I'm not sure if you could use this method to download the pictures/videos from the phone to the computer (without paying for T-mobile service).Summary: I may have been easily pleased, but in my opinion this phone is really neat. I highly recommend getting it, especially if it's at a great price.",4
"Samsung - Un-sung phone manufacturer

This is my third Samsung phone, second with T-mobile, and the e315 is another winner. Like any new phone there is a learning curve, even from handset to handset from the same manufacturer. Overall this phone is just as easy to use as my last 2. 3 Menu display options was a nice new feature over my last one, I didn't like the desktop style menu so I changed it to the bar style.Some have said entering multiple numbers under one enrty has been a problem. I didn't have any trouble. Don't take my word for it, I'm biased. Here's a quick rundown, decide for yourself:From the Phone book menu > 2. New Entry > Chose number type (1. Cell, 2. work, etc) > Location (1. SIM or 2. Phone) > Enter name(same as previous entry of that name) OR select the name from previous entries (either way you get multiple numbers under one name) > enter the new number > Save!And to the review that said you can't have more than three numbers in one phonebook entry, I have 4 under one entry (2 mobile #'s, a work # and a home # under my gf's name). I also added a 5th made up number just to test and it took that one as well. Maybe a new/updated software release to remedy this problem? I don't know, but there's no 3 number per entry max now.The only negative is all these silver/metalic exterior phones scratch easily. My other 2 Samsung phones still work but look like they souldn't because they are so scratched up.The e315 is another great Samsung phone. I'll wrap this review up with three words: simple and efficient",4
"DON'T BUY THIS PHONE

I bought this phone about a month ago. I have had Samsung phones in the past and loved them. I upgraded to this phone because of the camera. The camera works great. Unfortunately, I miss several calls and get the messages days later. The phone either does not ring, or I can't call out. Once I finally make a call, the signal is lost and the call is dropped. I called T-MOBILE and they sent me a new phone, that one didn't work either. I sent it back to T-MOBILE and they sent me a third phone. That phone beeps constantly for hours at a time. It's enough to drive you crazy. T-MOBILE will only replace this crummy phone with the same exact phone. This phone is not worth the frustration. Don't buy it and don't use T-MOBILE!! Samsung only sends out refurbished phones...no matter what. T-MOBILE does not back there merchandise, they blame the problems on the manufacturer. Try cingular...or Sprint....BUT NOT T-MOBILE or SAMSUNG!!!...EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING!!",0
"Bug in the Samsung e315 phone

The speaker in the handset sounds distorted, just enough to be annoying. But the bigger problem, is that there is a software bug in the current version of the e315 phone which I'm sure will be fixed in a later version. You cannot ""add entry"" when trying to store additional phone numbers under a phone book entry name. For example, if you have entered a home number for ""david"" and later scroll to ""david"" wishing to add another entry for his cell, it will not associate the cell number with his name, showing both a home and cell number for ""david"". There is a longer painstaking way to do it. But the bottom line is that the ""add entry"" does not work the way the book or the menu indicates it will. Samsung technical support agreed that it doesn't work and their response to me was ""too bad for you"". I'm sure they will fix this in a later version regardless of their attitude about it to the customer today.",1
"good phone but always drop calls

This phone really gave me good time that I like it very much, however, it often drops calls without any reason. Tmobile offered me another two new phones twice, but it still have this problem. I think, either the phone is not good or Tmobile offers very poor service.",0
"Samsung phones break after 2 years - cheap phones

I have purchased two Samsung phones in the past 5 years, and have had to replace each one after two years. The last Samsung phone I purchased, the Model SPH-N400, only two years ago in July, the flip on one arm broken off/separated from the hinge. WHen I called the warranty department about this issue, I was told that I would be responsible for getting this fixed, and it would cost be about $100+ dollars to fix the phone. What a joke when the value of the phone I bought 2 years ago was $134.99. I will never buy a Samsung phone again, and I recommend that no one elase does either.",0
"Bad Phone along with Bad Service!!!!

I have had this phone for 4 months now and it is a piece of junk! The battery life is short, the phone feezes, and the reception is horrible. Plus, now and then this phone drops calls. Anyone looking to buy this phone- beware! Looks can be decieving! Oh- and T-Mobile has bad customer service!!!",0
"samsung e315

um the samsung e315 has a 2000 not 1000 in the phonebook entrys and it has a video camera (not mentiond)pros:video.camera.picture caler id.extireir and interrier color screen.sirvice light.cons:none!!!! (...)",4
"BUYER BEWARE T-MOBILE=CROOKS- charges a $200 cancellation fee

I purchased this phone for my wife. As soon as you purchase the phone, before you receive it T-mobile activates your service - THAT IS WHEN YOUR 14 DAY RETURN POLICY STARTS TICKING. We received the phone set it up, a few days later my wife tells me that the couple of times she used the phone at work, in the middle of the call, the phone call disconnected. I tell her maybe T-Mobile had a problem with their system, lets wait and see if this continues. Next week, the call dropped a very important business phonecall - We knew that we could not continue to use t-mobile if it is dropping important calls like this. Now my wife finds out from a co-worker that t-mobile has bad service and she uses Verizon. So we called T-mobile to cancel our service because we are not getting service and we want to swtich to Verizon, - they said that we are outside the 14 day cancellation period (by a day or two) and they have to charge a $200 cancellation fee - I said that the 14 day no fee for cancellation is for any reason at all - I have a reason I AM NOT GETTING SERVICE - to bad they say - tough luck!!Now I am stuck paying $200 to get out of the contract (not to mention the $100 I paid for the phone).Unfortunately, I find out late that t-mobile is known for bad serviceUnfortunately, for t-mobile it will cost them in the end because I will make sure that everyone I know and ever meet will hear my story about t-mobile which will cause them to not choose t-mobile as their service providerYou might get a free phone or more minutes - but you also get crappy service -",0
"QUESTION QUESTION

Does anyone know if there is a way to change the T-Mobile text that appears on the internal screen? Want to edit it, but can't seem to find a place within the phone to do soThanksOther than this the phone seems to work farely well and looks decent",3
"Yeah

I got my samsung e315 today and it is a good phone so far but i am having trouble getting the picture caller i.d. to work. I assign a picture to a number, but the picture doesnt show up when a number calls. can any1 help me",3
"Flimsy import from south korea

This South Korean phone has very poor reception on the T-Mobile GSM network and is very flimsy. The battery door is not latched properly and can come off easily. The screen is smallish and dim, and the keypad feels just cheap and insecure and unresponsive. User interface is confusing, and the ring tones are too soft (even at the highest volume) for most situations. The built-in camera is capable of VGA resolution but has very poor image quality, worse than the competition. The silver styling is classic but not a stand-out.For T-Mobile, consider the cheaper and much better Motorola V300.",0
"Battery life needs a lot of improvement

This phone itself is fine, but the battery life is extremely short. I am not for sure but seems like its battery is one of those which need to be completely drained before recharging. Otherwise it develops memory and then slowly its life becomes very less.Camera is not very useful because of resolution. But otherwise the phone looks sleek.Depending upon coverage there may be delays in how fast you can make phone calls. Coverage in my area is not very good. So often this phone loses service and I have to wait for a minute or two to be able to make phone calls. This is not a completely this phone's fault though.When the phone loses connection, it goes into an automatic network search mode. It displays Searching for a long time. Even after connection, my phone takes about a minute to load the phone book.The display is not readable in bright sunlight. I think that is the problem with most of the color display phones.",1
"Don't really like it

Pros:Sleek, small, and light.Speed dial.Changable faceplate/housing.Video recorder (bad resolution though)Cons:1) No speaker phone.2) Battery life is bad--cannot go over a day without recharging.3) Camera resolution is bad--not very good pictures.4) Calls drop occasionaly.5) Easily damaged--dents, marks, etc even when I just put it in my bag.6) No Profile setting.7) Call log is annoying. Everytime you get a call, it stays on call log instead of combining calls from same person into one display. Also, you'll get the latest call time of incoming/miss call only. So, if someone calls you 10x, you don't know when and when other than the last one only. When you make an outgoing, you won't get a call time on that.8) Voice memo has only 30 seconds.9) Phone turns off completely until you flip it open or press a button to have light. So, when you have a miss call, you wouldn't know it until you flip open the phone. However, when there's voice/text message, the front light will flash.Other than its pretty face and slim size, I wouldn't recommend it. Reception is pretty bad, and batter life really sucks.",2
"Samsung E315 Phone

I have owned this phone for about 6 months and I love it reception is fabulous, very clear best purchase I have made in a long time",4
"Good phone for about 3 weeks....

I have had this phone for almost a year now and I must say that I cannot stand it anymore!This is my very first flip phone so in the beginning I was excited about it. Now I drop calls a lot, sometimes it will not let me dial out even when I have a full service bar, and alot of the time in the middle of a phone call it will make some wierd noise on my end but then the person I am talking to says it makes this really loud annoying fax machine noise.It also has a horrible battery life!And it scratches way too easily.The video recorder is only like 10 seconds long and that as well as the camera doesn't have very good resolution. I would not recommend that you buy this phone. I am able to get an upgrade in less than a month, that is the only reason I still have this GOD AWFUL phone!",0
"My 1st Samsung

First and foremost, I must note that this phone DOES NOT have speakerphone. Fortunately, the earpiece, in comparison with other manufacturers phones, is not gigantic. It actually fits comfortably in my ear. It also has a call and end button on the earpiece, which other manufacturers usually don't include in the initial kit. It's definitely a cute phone, very stylish! I was impressed by the exterior display and the ability to see actual caller id pictures on the outside. The camera and video are also impressive. The camera offers different size, color and BORDER options. As with any other camera phone, taking pictures and videos does eat the battery. Otherwise, for talking only it has a reasonable talk time. If you're used to Nokia's you would be thoroughly disappointed. You do have the ability to program GROUP ringers. The HIFI ringers don't work well with this baby (to say the least), but the poly's sound great. Paired with Tmobile, the phone gains a bit more appeal. If I had paid full price, I would have opted for a Motorola. It's not my preferred phone, but it's pretty good. I'd give it 3 stars with an added star because it's a Tmobile serviced phone!!",3
"Fairly OK phone - Didnt like it too much

I took this phone after having my Nokia for a year and a half. My friends always seemed to be telling me about how bad T-Mobile service is - but I never seemed to be having problems with it at all when I had my Nokia.But soon I realized it, the service is decent - but the phone was awesome. This phone comparatively not good at all. I get so many call drops and never seem to get decent service. Features are good and the phone looks sleek - but I guess its not providing me the service that I need most - to place crystal clear calls w/o any drops.",1
"not to great

It looks great, but there are a few major problems with this phone.I have NEVER had this many dropped calls and I've had t-mobile for 2 years.The screen tends to freeze and you have to wait a few seconds to use it.The vibrate function is very weak.",1
"Hunk of Junk!

After my Motorola V300 died on me, I decided to try out Samsung. That was a big mistake! I received this phone and had a lot of trouble right from the start.The first thing that I noticed was that when talking to someone, it basically sounds like the person is on top of their phone talking to me. All of the people I call also tell me that it sounds like I am screaming into my phone and can't really understand what I'm saying. This only gets worse if you're talking to someone who has the exact same phone as you. The sound quality is horrible. I sent my first phone back to T-Mobile and they so kindly sent me a new phone, but the sound quality was exactly the same.I then realized that you cannot have different ring tones for different people in your phone book whether you save their number on your phone or in your SIM card. What century are we in here? I can only have one ring tone at a time?The camera quality is extremely poor and if you take too many pictures in one night, your battery is pretty much shot. One good thing about the picture feature is that you can have external photo caller ID. The only plus of this phone.Customizing your phone is very difficult. I don't want to have to read my manual...I'm a lazy person and want to be able to just figure it out while playing around with my new phone, but you really have to dig to get some of the features that you're looking for.Overall, this phone is horrible. I can't wait until my contract is up so that I can get a better MOTOROLA!",0
"definetly wouldnt reccomend

its a cute phone, has good features but..IT SUCKSi am in a t-mobile area and i never have service. i drop calls all the time and can lose service for up to 10 minutes. my sister had the free little blue samsung and it always had service.. i bought this for 100 and it never does! unless youre ready for dropped calls, i wouldnt reccomend it.",1
"Awesome Phone!!!

Great phone to have for the first time. Good reception of T-Mobile. It is a good phone to have.Pros:Great reception.Picture caller ID.Battery life.Nice Graphical User Interface/software.Great design of phone book and shortcut access.Nice camera for given cost.Cons:No cutting edge technology of Bluetooth if u really use it.Too small....voice memo is bit not handy as other features.",4
"things I wish I knew before I bought this phone...

I was switching over to T-mobile from pay-as-you-go virgin mobile, so I really wanted to find the perfect phone for my new ""real"" plan (bills and all). I was torn between this samsung phone because I kept finding mixed reviews about it. But I took a chance and have been pretty satisfied with it. But there are still some things I really wish I had read about in other people's reviews that would've given me a better perspective before I bought this phone.1. The battery life isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I know a lot of people bash it while others find it ok...I find it to be just that. It's not spectacular, especially when you talk on your phone for more than 40 minutes a day (free nights and weekends are fun) but the standby time is decent in that you don't have to recharge for 2-3 days.2. I could just be stupid, but I had the hardest time figuring out how to add more than one phone number to a person in ""contacts."" For some reason, it would always put the new number as a subcategory away from the person's name. I finally figured out that you have to type each number seperately and then go to the list and choose the name off of it. (I was just so used to being able to add a number by choosing the name first)3. The camera on this phone is meh...if you're taking a picture of something that's not right there in front of you, the quality sucks. Plus, it has a hard time focusing on objects so the picture comes out dull instead of looking sharp and crisp. Don't get me wrong, the camera is alright, just remember that you're buying this for a phone, not a camera.4. Having no speaker on this phone is annoying sometimes. When I drive in my car, I really wish I had a speaker phone. Even though it comes with a headset, it's not the same.5. When I first heard the ringtones that came with this phone...I wanted to cry. I guess the inventors of samsung decided to have new-hip(ish) ringtones and they had some real winners like ""cat's dance"" and ""traumerei"" (a weird remake of On top of Old Smokey). I figured I could avoid these by getting at least one decent one online, but apparently you are charged by t-mobile for the ""broswer message"" that is sent to your phone by the website, to download the ringtone. It sucks, because it's not technically a text message, but you're still charged for it.6. Writing messages (such as texts) or acutally typing anything at all is a pain because of the way they programmed it. If you choose to have the Capital lettter for the beginning of each word option, for some reason it automatically switches to all lower case after to type the second letter. It's not really a huge problem, it just gets to be an annoyance after a while, having to keep clicking back and forth.Ok, I think that's it with all my gripes about this phone. Other than that it's a nice phone with the sleek style. I really like how it's lightweight and small so it fits into the tightest pocket. Hope all this helps guys!",3
"absolutely wonderful

i have just recived this phone after having a nokia 3595 and a nokia 6010. nokia always died and dropped my calls, but since i have had this samsung my reception with T-Mobile has gone up. i havent dropped a call and over all its very simple to use. i love my samsung e315!",4
"Good but sometimes features are confusing

I had this phone for only a month but I have already fallen in love with the sleek look. Some of the features and the steps to get to it seems kinda redundant, but that's how it is if you want to get it to work. The side button on the phone only works for adjusting the key volume, which is kinda silly. All my previous phones has the side button to adjust the ringing tone or the voice volume of the other party. Oh well. The battery life of this phone is so far so good.I really appreciate this reviewer who explained how to store several phone numbers for a person in the phone book. How did you figure that out?? I think it's cool you shared that. I was getting annoyed at first because of that until I read your instructions. Thank you very much!!I have a question if anyone out there can help me figure out. I am not sure if my phone is defective or if it is a standard feature.The display on the phone turns off automatically after 5 seconds when you flip close the phone. Now, why in the world would Samsung come up with that design??? I can't see the time, info on any missed calls or if I got a phone message because the display goes completely blank, to conserve battery I suppose. So each time I have to flip open my phone when I need to see if I missed any calls. I could not find the setting for this to keep showing the time on the phone display. Help!!!!!!",3
"World Dual Band phone

1. World phone, although dual band, some countries (asia europe) run on 900 band, and in the US, its 1900 band. the signal is pretty good in champaign IL, can't wait to test it in Malaysia.2. Handsfree is very good, no el-cheapo black piece of ear bud, looks more like headphone(one). however, the jack is propriety so it is harder to find thirdparty replacements. but it is nice and clear on t-mobile.3. Nice sound! even though it is 40 chord polyphonic, for those of you who likes bells and bing bing tones, this is great, sounds better than those ""broken radio"" mp3 tones that sounds like cheap speakers. buy YMMV in this case.4.Size A bit small though for ppl with big hands, it is definitely a ladies phone, however, if you get a casing, then the size increases greatly, and it feels better in your hands. The buttons are not as tactile as other phones and flushed with the surface of the screen5. battery life is good - average (YMMV based on sound and etc), but charge is fast though, but i always leave it on for a good number of hours before i take it off. Charger is rated from 110 to 240V. good for world use, comes with its own socket adapter.6) tones in general not easily customizable as a whole, i hate some sounds like when i select stuff, but i love others(like keypad), but in the end, I just silenced it all because my hate was more than my fetish. the piano keypad tones were very nice though. =(7)external and internal SCREEN size is good, no comments, it is really a big bonus plus. love the side dedicated buttons for camera and scrolling, an alternative that i like. Really hate the big T-mobile button in the middle though.",3
"Love this phone

To the reviewer who wanted to know about the exterior display......I find it a little annoying myself that the screen goes blank. It would have been nice if Samsung had come up with some way for it to stay on, especially since it has such a nice color screen. But in order to conserve the battery it automatically shuts off. But don't worry if you have received any messages, or have missed a call; the screen becomes active with the alert to let you know. The screen will stay on until you open the phone to view the missed call etc.Along with other reviewers I think it is rather dumb for the side key to adjust the key volume, but I've found that when on a call it will adjust the volume of the speaker.Other than a couple of annoyances that the phone is really good, solid and attractive. So far I am really happy with it.",4
"An Excellent Camera Phone

Pros:-Good camera - very nice pictures , also has cool styles like black and white, and more. you can even take self portraits with the outside (exterior) display, very cool. you can even change the picture sizes.-Style - I love the design-Great interior and exterior screens - both in great vivid color-Buttons - good size and easy to press-Menus - 3 different kinds of menus to choose - grid, pages, or bars, all very easy.-camera zoom - really great when you have a hard time getting a good closeup shot.- size - nice and small, fits in pocket well.- games - cool games with nice graphics, i don't really play them often but they're fun enough.- organizer - nice calendar, there is a voice memo, and a to do list- wallpapers - many many wallpapers, mostly animated with very sharp quality and bright. super nice.- phone book - very easy to use, and with the camera you can use photo caller ID for the person. awesome.Cons:- not so good VIDEO camera - the camera is great for still pictures, but the video camera is very jerky, but it's not a big deal really.It's a great phone and I highly recommend it.",4
"Great phone! 4.5 stars!

This phone is great. I made $50 after a rebate and bought it from an authorized agent online. I was going to buy through Amazon but you have to put $100 up front and from the other ppl I didn't have to pay a thing (also got a free car charger and 2 day shipping).Anyways-I previously had a Motorola V300. This is smaller and lighter. It has great clarity. The colors (inside and out) are awesome.One con is that the battery life is horrible compared to my V300. I used to be able to use my phone 4 days before it went dead-this one probably wouldn't last more than 1.5 (at the MOST!).Also-the service light is cool but isn't very practical. It blinks every 5 seconds when it has service (to let you know). But if you're wondering if you have service you have to sit there and stare at it and wait for it to blink (5 seconds is actually a long time when driving!)-so it would be easier to just pick up the phone and look at it! It also flashes a blue light rapidly when you have any type of message but if you have a missed call it doesn't!Some people don't like how the external screen goes black after a minute but I don't find it very hard to hold down the side arrow for 1 second...One more thing-there's no quick way to SILENCE the phone. If you hold down the pound key it turns it to ""silent mode"" -which is VIBRATE. To actually silent the phone you have to go to ""alert type"" and choose ""light only"".Overall, great phone (4.5 stars -between ""I like it"" and ""I love it""!)",4
"Great user interface

I just got my phone today so I can't comment on the durability. I'm upgrading from the S105 (whose screen just whited out, like reported on other Samsung models (715)), but I wanted to respond to some of the complaints about the navigation buttons for the phone book. I too used to be very annoyed with Samsung's phone logic and not being able to tell whether someone was calling me from their home or mobile, but there's a way around it. Just make a separate entry for a person's mobile, home, and work phones and tag it as such (e.g., ""Joe H"" or ""Joe M""). Then, when they call you can tell where they are calling from and when you hit redial you'll know where you're calling. Also, when you browse for their name you can just hit the t-button when you get to their name and it directly dials that number without having to go into another submenu (the t-button dials directly when there is only one number assigned to an entry).Others have complained about the t-button being right in the middle of the navigation pad, but it turns out that you can use it like the select button in most situations. It also doubles as the camera snap button, too, which is a great feature.This phone is definitely much smaller than my S105. I like the new headphone jack cover for it too (which is a sliding cover, rather than that flimsy rubber cover for the S105).Another great improvement: you can cancel an incoming call by just holding down the volume button. On my old S105, you had to open the phone and hit the call cancel button.Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised by all the improvements made in this phone compared to the S105, which I used to find very annoying. But, like others have written, the range of ringtones is quite sad.",4
"Good phone

The external display will wakeup if you push and hold the lower arrow button on the left side of the phone.Overall a good sturdy phone. Camera quality is decent",4
"The Best T-Mobile Phone Available

I have been using the Samsung e315 for over 3 weeks and my experience has been extremely satisfying. It is definitely the best T-Mobile phone available at this time. If you are trying to decide whether you should buy this phone or the Motorola V600, this is the one to get!The camera takes very good pictures, the video is decent, and all features are very easy to customize. The camera zoom is definitely a nice feature to have. In addition to this, both the internal and external screens are very bright and display vivid colors. If you think flip phones are heavy and bulky, think again! The Samsung e315 is packed with powerful features that work brilliantly in a small, stylish, and easy to use phone.I used to get poor T-Mobile signal strength in several areas of my home with the Motorola V600. After switching to the Samsung e315 on the same T-Mobile plan, I know not to believe that ""signal strength depends on your service provider and not your phone."" This phone gives me near perfect signal strength in the same areas of the house where my V600 would constantly drop calls. In my opinion, the clarity of calls, the signal strength, and the overall performance of this phone are unparalleled.The only feature I am not too excited about is the choice of ring tones. However, I believe you can download your favorite ones to this phone if you like. Further, if this phone had a speakerphone and bluetooth, it would be perfect!I usually change phones at least once a year, but it looks like I am going to be keeping this one for a while.",4
"horrible echo

The phone overall is okay. In my family, we have two of these phones. With my phone, I hear an echo every once in a while. My husbands phone has an echo every time he uses the phone. So everything he says is repeated back to him again about a second later. It makes every conversation very difficult. With that said, the point of the phone is to talk to someone and this phone does not do a good job of allowing you to do that.",2
"Average phone.

I've had this phone for almost a year. I got it for free after a rebate. It's all right for my first cell phone, but I'm thinking about an upgrade.The design is small and cute. The buttons are a little too small for my liking, and they're a little noisy in my opinion. Therefore, it was hard for me to send a text in class. Haha.I barely had any dropped calls. Maybe it's because of my location?The sound quality was just average. Sometimes, the person I'm talking to would sound tinny. And you have to hold the phone at a certain angle; many people told me I sounded like I was underwater. Haha.Don't expect much from the camera. Both the pictures and the videos were very poor. I did like that you can use the external display to take a picture, but that doesn't really do much. Speaking of the external display, I hated that it was COLOR. It's not very practical since it shuts off every 10 seconds. So if you wanted to look at the time, you'd have to open your phone and then close it. How annoying.This phone was pretty average. There wasn't anything really amazing about it, but I got what I paid for.2.5 out of 5 for me.",2
"Crappy phone

I got this phone, and after taking a video it would not shut down. It broke because I took a video. This phone is not a very good phone at all and I would not reccomend it at all.",0
"Samsung let us all down again

I've had this phone for 9 months and here's what I think about it:Pros: compact...and that's about itCons: poor sound quality,poor reception,it shows 6 bars but when you open it to make a call it magically drops to one bar or none at all.Adress book is so complicated that after inputing close to 100 numbers in I still find it hard to use!Software on this phone is horrible considering any featureNo bluetoothOverall...crappy phone!",0
"Eh, could be better

ok ive had this phone for about 5 months and its of ok quality. It scratches very easily. I dont like the idea that there is no battery cover, i had to replace the battery because it was scratched up so badly that it almost cracked, and i barely ever drop it. Although, i dropped it in a puddle and nothing happend to it.Pros:Camera of good qualityoutside color screencan take pics with phone closedgreat screen qualitygamesaimto-do list (makes it easy to remember things)simple to usevideo featuresmallpretty good receptionquiet vibratespeed dialcool headphone jack slider piece (fun to play with)currency converter(if you can figure out how to use it)able to put locks on certain features3-way callingCons:only holds about 60 picsvideo quality is realllllly poordoesnt save outgoing text messagescant send 1 text to multiple peoplecant put your own pics as exterior screen backgroundquiet sound qualityoverall i think this is a pretty good phone, but if u can find a better phone for around the same price go for it",2
"Cute Phone, Horrible Reception

I've had this phone for nearly a year now. At first I was very excited because this was my frist flip phone. My previous Samsung phone had excellent reception, so I figured this would be the same. It's cute, small, and has many nice features on it. Then I began noticing how many calls it was dropping and the horrible reception. I have 2 friends with the same phone and all have the same issue.Yesterday I was talking with one of my friends who has the same phone, and within a 10 minute conversation the call was dropped 4 times! After dealing with this phone for so long, I am fed up. I just got my tax return and I'm going to get a new one today!",0
"Not a bad phone

I've had this phone for about 8 months now and it is a very good phone. The camera one the phone is okay but the video quality is poor. The screen light on the front goes out after like 30 seconds so you have to press the side button to get it lit up again. The phone gets scratched very easily. My mom dropped my phone once and cause the whole side to get extremely scratched up. The Tmobile service is kind of messed up, and while in a call I could hear my voice echo.But theres no speakerphone. Even through all its bad features i still tend to love this phone. Its definetly a good phone to buy for a 1 year service agreement but with 2 years forget about it.All together the sound quality is good.Not a bad phone",3
"Eh.

So-so phone. I had to replace it twice. Friends complained of a static-y connection when I used it.",2
"very good basic phone

this phone is a very good basic phone. it has many qualities that set it apart, including the LED service light on the outside that blinks when service is available and blinks at a faster pace when you have a new voicemail or text message. i really like that feature because it enables me to know if i have any messages or missed calls waiting without even opening my phone. the signal with this phone isnt all that great. the camera quality is nice and basic but nothing that will blow you away. it has good video capabilities but they are very choppy. the customization is cool and the keypad is very easy to use. my only other complaint is that it lacks a password protection feature for text messages. overall, its a decent phone.",3
"best phone for quality and reliability

excellent phone for my parents who care less about bluetooth and expended memory. this phone is solid and reliable...dropped it a few times but still ticking and in excellent condition. menues r fxnal and easy to use. screen is excellent and bright with excellent polytone. camere produce suprisingly good pictures. and java game feature is more than what i need. if i can figure out how to disable the camera button on the side without having to flip the manuel...it would be great...other than that i have no other complaints...only praises. the more i use it the more im loving it. this would be my 2nd order for this phone. quality and workmanship is the best i have ever encounted, amonst the sea of cell phones i have owned. if u don't need bluetooth...(which just drain the batt in my other samsung pda phone...n leave it off most of the time)...this would be the best choice for a basic phone use. i have no regrets recommending this phone.",4
"Great phone!

I've been using a prepaid plan and phone for over 2 years, but needed to move to a more traditional plan because I knew I was going to be using a lot more minutes (using a cell phone as a business phone), and a traditional plan is more economical than prepaid when you use more minutes. So...I started doing research to find the best rate plan from the best company with the best phone for the best price. To all those who have gone before me and left reviews, ""Thank you."" This review is my contribution...First, the plan and company. T-Mobile is good. It offers the best bang for your buck, offers great incentives on phones (like this one), has good coverage and features, and only offers a 1-year contract (no being tied down for two years to a crummy company or phone). I've had this phone and plan for 1 month now and am quite pleased with the service. The only qualm I have is that the wireless access (T-Zones, etc.) is very spotty and I wasn't able to get a good resolution to the problem; however, since I'm not really into web-surfing on my phone or downloading lots of ringtones and wallpaper, it's not a big deal to me.Now, the phone. PRO: 1. Size. One of the most common comments I received when showing off my new phone to my friends was, ""Man, that thing's tiny!"" The Samsung e315 is small enough and light enough to fit unobtrusively in just about any pocket, but unfolds to the perfect size and shape to comfortably hold to your head for long conversations. The buttons are firm and easy to push and are not cramped together. 2. Ease of use. The menu is very easy to follow. I did skim through the manual to familiarize myself with all of the features and find out about some of the more obscure functions, but I changed the wallpaper, set the ringtones, input numbers into the phonebook, took pictures, set picture caller ID, played games, set up shortcuts, and used the calendar and the to-do list (and even made a call!) without looking at the manual. 3. Features. The included games are entertaining. The camera takes decent shots, and the self-portrait mode, using the external display as the viewfinder, is great. I also like the picture caller-ID. The calendar and to-do list provide basic personal organizer functionality. The ringtones are pleasant enough, and the vibration function works well. The service light is a nice feature as well, allowing totally silent operation. The programmable shortcuts are a nice feature as well. 4. Call quality. Calls sound good on this phone. There are few artifacts in the sound, and not a lot of dropped segments. If you've got one or two bars, you've got good call quality. Even if there are no bars, chances are you can get an intelligible call through. I think I've had only one dropped call in the month, and that was in an area of marginal signal strength and the call was a bit of a test to see whether it would get dropped or not. 5. Display. Both the internal and external displays are bright, crisp, and colorful. 6. Volume. The ringer can be set nice and loud, the call volume is also good and loud. 7. Battery life. I get 2-3 days of normal use out of one charge. 8. Miscellaneous. The blue backlighting for the keys is cool, the phone fits very comfortably in my hand, and all of the openings are covered with either a rubber boot (the recharge slot) or a slide cover (very nice for the handsfree slot).CON: 1. Not all of the options in the menu are crystal clear. Those who never read the instructions would not be able to get the most out of their phone. 2. In direct sunlight, the displays get washed out to the point they're almost unusable. 3. The external display is very limited in what you can put on it. Also, unless you press one of the external buttons to activate the light, it is unreadable. 4. The rubber boot for the recharge slot is not attached and so could be easily lost. 5. The vibrator could be stronger.All of those cons are picky little things that if remedied would make this very good phone a great phone. All in all, I would highly recommend this phone with T-Mobile service, especially since you can get it free from T-Mobile, or gain $100 from Amazon. :-)",3
"I brought the Samsung e315 after a Motorola V300 ...

I had a motorola v300 while I still miss that phone I happen to like the e315. I brought this phone about 4 months ago and I am still liking it. Although I see that they are giving it away - that was not the case for me :( Anyway, let me first say that this phone takes VERY good pictures, just like a digital camera would. You can also take pictures of yourself but closing down the flip and pressing the camera button. I LOVED that. You have caller ID pictures that are displayed externally when somone calls if you choose to do so. You can also record like 10-15 second video clips. I also like that feature. I don't get any dropped calls, and I get pretty good reception.The cons to this phone. You cannot individually assign ringtones - I just found this out today. I didn't like the ringtones that came with the phone and I WISH that this phone was a speakerphone. Other than that I like my phone and don't see myself getting a new one anytime soon!",4
"My phone review

Pros:1.Good reception ( unlike sony ericcson T610).2.Ultra light weight ( unlike some motos).3.Decent battery life(but not like some motos).4.Vivid screen display.5.Lots of internal memory.6.Loud ringer.7.Attractive graphics in the main lcd display.8.Photo caller I.D9.Different caller groups and associated ring tones.Cons:1.No speaker phone and Bluetooth.2.No voice dialing.3.Software bug in the phone book entry editing.4.Horrible buit-in ring tones ( u should download good tones to hear something pleasant).5.Picture from camera appears to be a long shot alhtough it's taken as a close-up using the screen/view finder.6.Phone switches off itself sometimes without any low-battery warning/display( when there is atleast 1 bar in the charge indicator).6.The center button in the menu navigation is somewhat larger than the up/down/left/right keys.",2
"Compact and stylish, ready to go with you anywhere.

Contrary to other reviews, I really dunno if they are living on the same planet or they are just negative people in general but the phone accomplishes it's intended mission well.Pros:1. Compact camera phone, one of the smallest you will find.2. Good battery life3. VIVID main screen, CRISP and clear. Try to find one better.4. Solid feeling phone unlike other clamshells that just feel flimsy when opening and closing the lid.5. Clean design. That's if you like simple understated designs.Cons:1. Terrible ringtones.2. Phonebook access clumsy3. distorted sounding rings at high volume4. External color screen looks washed out. But this is true of all clamshells with external screen. Would rather see a LED external screen.5. Clean design, if you like flashy looking phones you won't like this one.This is a compact light camera phone that pretty much does what it needs to do. Be able to go with you everywhere while offering camera features.A trend these days is for manufacturers to bring out clamshell phones that are huge. Why? Isn't the whole purpose of a clamshell phone to be small and can become larger (and more comfortable to talk with) by opening up? This phone sticks to that intended purpose of clamshell phones, it's small light and works well. I like Nokia's candy bar phones but what's with their clamshell phones? I don't want to fry pancakes and eggs on my phone!On thing I don't like about GSM phones vs CDMA phones is that the user interface is different. I'm not sure why it would be different since the user interface software is independent from the underlying network. The CDMA phones just seem to have a more intuitive less nested interface (Sprint PCS and Verizon). The same phone will have a convoluted interface when used with the GSM version of the phone. The GSM phones tend to have a soft OK or Select Key versus a hard OK or select keys for the CDMAs. If you've never switched between the different networks it probably doesn't matter.One thing in common with all new phones is that the ringtones suck. I dunno why phones these days can't come with some of the old school rings. Why is it that I have to choose among video game sounds or songs that plague phones these days? You'll most likely want to download new ringtones with this phone as well.In summary I like this phone over my Sony Ericsson T610 phone which is plagued with problems in quality and design. (only 3 numbers per name? come on!, No hard pauses, please!!).So if you want a solid, well made stylish phone you can't go wrong. I'd still recommend everyone to go to their local retailer and feel and see the phones for themselves first since phones come in all differnt sizes these days. Like the Nokia ones are almost twice the size of this one and you wouldn't be able to tell online. Good luck!",4
"Finally a phone thaat does what its supposed to-WORK!

Threw my Motorola v300 away. Bought this one after reading reviews. Boots up faster, better reception, better battery life and the data cable for internet access charges at the same time!I'm sure it doesn't have all the fancy junk that I don't use but thats ok-I just want it to work.Skip the Motorola headaches and buy this phone instead.",4
"Great Phone + Great Service = One Happy Camper! (But don't get the insurance)

**Original Review 6/17/2005:**This is my 2nd Samsung phone (I had an r225m before this, but my most recent phone was a Moto C650). I was very pleased with my r225m, even though it was just a basic phone (see my review on the r225m's page). Let me start by saying that T-Mobile is a great service provider. I get decent coverage in my area and they are very friendly. This phone is packed with features in a small, sleek package.PROS:Sleek, small designAudio quality is goodBattery recharges quicklyService light is coolAbility to take pictures with the phone closed and use the exterior screen as a viewfinderGood camera qualityInterior and exterior screens are crisp and vibrantFeels high qualityKeypad is well laid out and keys are spaced wellCons:Good ""trendy"" ringtones, but lacks standard ringtones.Battery life is the worst of any phone I've ever owned, but is stil pretty decent.Overall this is a great phone for everyone, especially since it has T-Mobile's excellent service.**UPDATE**UPDATE**10/21/2005**7 and * keys stopped working. Called T-Mobile. Phone is still under warranty, and without a fuss, they sent out another e315. All I had to do was install my old battery into the new phone and send my old phone back in the provided box and prepaid label. Very easy. New phone works fine.**UPDATE**UPDATE**11/13/2005**Lost phone on bus!! (Waaahh!!!) I have the Asurion insurance that is offered by T-Mobile. The insurance is such a rip-off. I pay $6 a month for it with a $70 deductible. I pay over $70 a year for insurance thats $150!!! I could of bought my choice of phones for that. Asurion was not freindly or helpful at all. They were trying to get me to accept a less comprable phone (Samsung e335 or Moto V330). I finally chose the Motorola because of video capture and bluetooth. T-Mobile helped as much as they could to get me a more fair phone offer, but they just offer the insurance, they don't provide it. I am very sad about my e315 that is gone, but who knows, I might like the V330 better. Expect a review on the V330 soon.-Alex",4
"One of the best T-Mobile has to offer!

Samsung E315 is indeed one of the best phones in current T-Mobile lineup as of March 2005.Pro's,1. Excellent screen.2. Very good voice quality and reception.3. Small and light weight with decent battery life.4. Average quality camera for a cell phone.5. Reasonably priced.Con's,1. Works only in USA. No quadband.2. Same styling as every other Samsung I have seen including the keypad (at the other end is Nokia who keep trying new styles).3. No bluetooth or any cutting edge feature.In short, Samsung E315 is safe bet for people who like flip phones and want T-Mobile. T-Mobile doesn't have any new phones in their lineup and this makes the E315 a winner from a bunch of crappy phones. Your other choice would be V600 or Sidekick 2.",3
"Great Sleek Phone

I've been having this phone for five weeks and I'm very satisfied with it.Pros:Small, light weightCamera much matter than my previous Moto V300 and has video recording functionLarge internal memory: 9 MBLarge External color screensI have good reception all along, never dropped a call, even has two bars in the spotty areas where my V300 shows no barsCons:No speaker phone, but again I seldom need to use itOverall it's a really cute sleek phone much lighter and smaller than my previous Moto V300 and the external color screen and external service light is such a plus.",4
"BEST PHONE EVER!!!

This is a simply the E-105, with a camera and video recording capabilities. The screen is vibrant and clearer than the e-105. The only downfall to this phone is that it lacks a speakerphone, but samsung phones rarely incoporate this feauture into their phones. Most people would say it needs bluetooth also, but that doesn't really matter to me. For the price, it can't be beat",4
"Works great as a phone.

Pros:-Phone is small (virtually smaller than any other phone on the market)- sound quality is amazing, no static at all.- price+contract. it should be -100$ after mail in rebates, which is excellent. It implies you virtually have 2.5 month free.- I do not like all the bells and whistles, but phone camera is great and easy to use.- I HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS PHONE TO BE DISFUNCTIONAL (it is the main reason I have bought it). Check other phones and you will see complaints about phones.Cons:- no regular phone rings. (I really miss my old cell phone ringing tones. New phones are packed with funky ringtones, but it is a problem of every modern phone.",4
"wrong door

The battery ships with a wrong door, that actually blocks the built in camera. the battery is not recognized by some versions of the BB OS. Stick with OEM batteries.",0
"Hands free

This was not my first cell phone purse, but it was one of the best. I purchased an extra one for a friend of mine because she started having memory issue and couldn't keep track of her phone. She loved it and even went online and purchased a second one in a different color. She uses it constantly. I always kept mine attached to my purse for the most part and I also love it.",4
"Cheap but functional

I knew this thing was going to break, because it cost me less than a cup of coffee. It's cracked and looks pretty jacked up, but it still works, even after 5 months.It's not the world's greatest charger (it charges my iphone by 10% on a 30 minute drive), but that's why it's in my car as a back-up charger.I'm glad I bought it and I'd buy it again, even knowing what a mangled mess it looks like after 2 weeks of use.",3
"Do not buy this JUNK

It worked for 2 months (used 5-6 times) and then broke. I had bought it for $4 however it did not last even for 4 months. I think it is absolute junk. please do not waste your money.",0
"functional but not high quality

This is a basic charger. The quality of the build is low from a materials stand point but overall works. There is nothing special about it. It does what is advertised with no frills. It is a device that I would use to charge my phone but not one I would leave plugged in all the time as it is not nice to look at.",2
"Inexpensive and functional

The product works with my ipad and my kids ipod...very functional, and the best part was that it didn't cost much.",4
"Cheap is as cheap does

I purchased this mostly because it was cheaper than many alternatives that I could find, and I found that I got what I paid for. The charger lasted for about a week before the plastic casing around the part you plug into the lighter split in half. It worked for a little bit longer with some tape around it and then just stopped working. I say spend some more money and get something that will last much longer.",1
"car charger

Use charger all the time, after some use it gets a little sloppy, loose that is but I credit that to the rough use of the teenager",3
"Doesn't work with an Otter Box

I bought this to charge my iPhone in the car and sadly the connector for the phone is too wide to fit the opening in my Otter Box. It does work great on my iPod and if I take the Otter Box off (kind of a pain), but I wanted to let others know so they wouldn't run into the same issue!",3
"Works w/ iPhones, but not iPods!

I ordered this item with the hope that it would work both with my iPhone 4 and iPod classic. But this one does charge the iPhone but not the iPod. A bit disappointing. But charging the iPhone works fine...",2
"Horrible

Arrived in the mail broken. Cheap cheap cheap. doesn't fit correctly and is clearly not produced very well. Spend 3-5 more bucks and get something worth your time and money..not this garbage.",0
"Car charger for ipod, nano 3g, ipod classic, ipod touch

Car charger stopped working after 3 1/2 months of use. Use caution when ordering. Charger was left in same place and take care of. When contacted the company for refund or to get another, i was declined.",0
"Product not what is pictured!!

Be very weary of Blue Harbor Online. The company sent me a product that was nothing like the description or what was pictured.",0
"Not what I ordered

The product I received appears to work OK but was not the charger that I ordered. It is simply identified as ""Car Charger for 3G iphone"" made in China. No other identification. When looking on Amazon, it looks most like an item from Importer 520 selling for $.01.",2
"Cheap Plastic - Bad Quality, Don't buy

This product quality is really really bad. I regret spending even $2 on this product.",0
"Warning! This item doesn NOT work with iphone 3GS

Warning! This item does NOT work with iphone 3GS. However it will power a older style ipod. I mistakenly purchased this charger (can't beat the price) but it does not work with the newer iphone's",1
"Wrong item sent

The item sent to me was not a car charger but a car playerfor the Ipod Nanowhich I did not need because my car has a Ipod Nano carplayer already installed",0
"It works.

At first I was woried it wouldn't work with my version of iPod touch but it does so I am happy. Also it came on time.",4
"Stopped working after less than a month.

This charger was one of the cheapest, but wasn't worth the savings. In less than a month the product stopped working and upon examination it was clearly fried! Even the outer plastic looked as though it was melting. Definitely not worth it.",0
"car charger for the apply ipod nano 3g

It was great, great, just what I needed. cheap is good. hate filling out this for every item purchased. Easier to go to store.",4
"Don't buy this

These are not good for long term. The phone gets really warm when charging. Instead go with the original chargers. If u can spend 200-300 USD for a phone u can afford an original charger. I stopped using these after couple times.",0
"works but had a weird affect on my ipod

This product served its purpose as an iPod charger, quite nicely. But if I was to plug in a dead iPod, it would cause my iPod to totally reset.",2
"piece of junk

Plugged item in auto power outlet and it began smoking when I removed it!! This thing is a fire hazzard! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone!",0
"Exactly what I ordered!

This car charger for my iphone was exactly as described and charged my phone immediately. It is a very good product even though it is generic. I like the style and design of this car charger. Order today and you won't be unhappy.",3
"Very Very Poor Product - Doesn't Work

Worked for about 2 weeks, don't waste money on a cheap product. Pay a little extra for quality. You get what you pay for.",0
"Great Service

I have not used the product yet but wanted to make a comment on Bastexwireless's customer service. Our great Post Office misplaced my order so I called Bastexwireless and couldn't have been happier with their service. I even had emails answered on both Saturday and Sunday which shocked me. Bar none their customer service is the best I have ever been in contact with. They secured me a backup charger within 3 days.",4
"Low quality.

I found that I got what I paid for. Item is of very low quality. If the phone is already juiced up a bit, charger will work fine. But if u try to charge when ur phone is switched off, it doesnt work. And charging time is very slow!",1
":)

Happy with it...convenient, gets the job done. Cord is a little short, but the price is right!",4
"Great buy!

This charger does what you'd expect it to. It was affordable and was received in a timely manner.",4
"Annoying buzzing sound

I bought this to charge my iPod in the car. Unfortunately, it adds an annoying buzz to anything I listen to. The buzzing is very loud when the iPod backlight is on, but drops down some once the backlight turns off.I had intended to leave the iPod plugged into the charger all the time, but to avoid the buzzing I only plug in the iPod when the battery is low.For all I know, this might happen with any charger I buy. In case it matters, the car is a Toyota Prius.The charger was only a penny plus shipping and handling, so maybe I shouldn't be complaining.",1
"Car charger

This was a great buy. The charger works as well as more expensive ones. It more than meets my expectations.",4
"Defective product

This item was defective, the bottom part of the charger that screws on to the body of the charger and houses the fuse is stripped and kept falling out and getting stuck in my cigarette lighter. Then I was unable to close the top of my center divider so I had to use my cigarette lighter on the dash board.",0
"Make Sure You Know What You're Buying

My advice to you is to read the description of this product 2-3 times to make sure you know what you are buying. This is not a car charger for the iPhone 3G S or even the iPhone 3G. There is a reason it is heavily marked down. If you want a car charger for any iPhone bought in 2009 and on, stop reading this review right now. With that said, if you have outdated Apple products as I do, then this product is perfect. Worth every penny (of course the product costs only one penny, so I am taking a few liberties with that statement...)",3
"Great charger

Finally an affordable 5 volt charger that I can use when I am listening my iPod nano through my vehicle's stereo. Apple is selling these thngs for $40 dollars. this one was, well alot less than that. Works great.",4
"okay

It works. Shoddy chinese workmanship but it does the job... If you got a few extra bucks get an American version, otherwise, this does the job for the time being.",2
"Cheap, but good!

The device feels very light and plasticy, but it performs great.For the price, it's a great deal!",4
"Not Compatible With New iPods

Apple's new generation of devices (the 3G iPhone, the 2nd gen iPod touch and the 4nd gen iPod nano) no longer support 12v FireWire style charging, they only support 5v USB style charging. This adaptor will not work on the above listed devices. Apple has been slowly dropping FireWire support from the iPods, so expect this to be the case will all future devices as well.",0
"Surpisingly Great!!!

I wasn't sure if I should buy this or not because of all the bad reviews. But I decided that it was so cheap that I might as well just try it! I have an iPhone 3GS and it works GREAT!! so happy!",4
"dangerous product

We bought this for a road trip with our children. It worked for the first day. The next time we plugged it in, it started smoking. This product isn't even worth the low price.",0
"Used it twice and it fell apart!

Spend a little more money for a better quality car charger unless you have plenty of time,money and patience to spend on this one..................",0
"It Broke!

The cord broke a month after buying it. It worked great up until then and I was very pleased. However, I was hoping for it to last a lot longer.",1
"IT does the job and it works with the iphone 4

Feels cheap but hey, for the price, i cant complain. It worked with our Iphone 4, 3GS, 3G, and 2G. We happen to have all the iphones models. Cable is not short but it ain't long either.",3
"DID NOT WORK

Product came in time, but did not work! I've contacted the seller and recieved no response, waste of time and money.",0
"Can't beat the price

Was skeptical that I would actually receive a $3 car charger for my iPhone4 that works, but it does! Plugged it in and it started charging immediately. The cord is long enough that it can be used while charging, but not so long that it gets in the way (if you are using any type of windshield/dash mount the cord may not be long enough depending on where your outlet is located). I rarely ever use a car charger as my iPhone sits in a charging cradle all day at work, so if it only lasts for a few charges, it's well worth $3.",4
"Did not work....

didn't work with my verizon iphone4. I liked the white color so gave it 2 stars other than that it would have only got 1 star from me.",1
"Didn't Last A Week!

Not only did this not charge my ipod (somehow it drained the charge!!!) but the plug portion broke off inside the charger in the car. Had to toss it. Don't waste your money!",0
"piece of junk.

It's great it only cost $5 and some change but I used it twice and the piece that connects to your iPod just fell off. Waste of time and money.",0
"Exactly what expected..

This was exactly what I expected it to be. It is long enough to view the ipod while it is charging. We use it all the time and it is a great product. The only thing I don't like is the bright blue light when it is charging. It is a little distracting at night. But other then that it is perfect.",4
"iPod Car Charger

It works very well with my FM transmitter. For those of you who just have an auxiliary connection in your car and don't want to purchase an aftermarket stereo system just for your iPod, this is the way to go if you just need a quick charge before you are on your way!",4
"5/5

Though it did not function in the way i expected it to, it does indeed do what it is designed to. i misread the description believing that it lets you use the device to play your mp3 in the car, but it charges it. however, i have found it to be quite useful. it works like a charm",4
"great

This fits with IPod and Iphone 3G and Iphone 4. So dont waste money on separate items. So far it is working great and no complaints at all.",4
"Works, but causes interference when charging

Does the job as expected.Only issue is that if you are charging your I-pod while listening to it, you will here a slight background hiss.",3
"Excellent value

Still can't believe the price. Works perfectly. Very good service and very good value.",4
"Charges!

This does exactly what it is supposed to do - charges my first generation iPhone. And it was cheap.Not much more to say.",4
"Exactly what it should be - plus fast shipping

I have a fairly old ipod and was looking for a simple car charger. Of course, Apple wants $30 for it, but this one was about $4. I ordered it, expecting it to arrive in the assigned 3-5 business days, but it surprisingly arrived the day after it shipped! As everyone else has pointed out, it feels like a cheap plastic charger worth $4, but it works beautifully. Even if it breaks in a few months, I have no problem justifying buying another one.It isn't meant for newer ipods/iphones, so just make sure of that before you buy.",4
"Not compatible with 3rd Gen iPod

I ordered this because the description says it is compatible with the ""iPod 3G"". I have the third generation iPod and it does NOT work with the adapter I received. The adapter I received has a label saying ""FOR 3G iPhone"". I do not believe the adapter for the iPhone 3G is the same as the adapter for older iPods. When I tried it, my iPod just froze up and did not charge. I contacted the seller three times but they refused to acknowledge their error and send me another adapter. Either they sent me the wrong adapter or the adapter does not work as advertised. Do not do business with these people.",2
"Good one

I bought it and worked fine, item sent as described. Quite practical when you're travelling and using your GPS at the same time.",4
"only if it fits

Good product, it does work but only if it fits. It doesn't fit phone with otter box, GOOD GRIEF!! I'LL TAKE A KNIFE AND CUT THE SIDES TILL IT WILL FIT. MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A CAT.:)",2
"not as advertised,

It did not work or was the wrong charger. I have an iPod Classic and it would not charge on the car charger I was sent.",0
"Does the job

This product does the job it is intended to do, namely charging devices. It feels cheap and flimsy, but what do you expect for 2.99 delivered.***UPDATE***This product fell apart with extremely light use after about 3 months. I had to downgrade to 3 stars. Still worth the money, but definitely not a 5 star product, even at the price. You get what you pay for.",2
"GREAT buy!

this was SUCH a good deal. you pay for these at apple for like 30 bucks, i got this for what? 1 dollar... and it works perfectly!! im so glad i found this. even if it stopped working i wouldnt care if i had to buy another one for a couple bucks",4
"Plug is really wide, prevents car stereo cord from connecting

It's ok but it kind of scares me because it gets really warm while charging. I bought it to use with my iPod Touch and the biggest problem is that the plug is so wide that I can only plug in a very narrow/small plug into the headphone jack while it is plugged into the charger. I wanted to use this in my car, but the plug that I use to connect to my stereo is too big so I cannot connect both charger and stereo cord at the same time.Only thing I've found that is small enuf to plug in while on this charger is the apple headphones - they have a super small plug. Anything else - other cords, stereo connectors, other brand of headphones - will probably be too big.",2
"Car Charger Review

The car charger works very well with the iphone G, and GS. You can't beat the price",3
"Great for iPod mini!

I bought this charger for my iPod mini (I know, I should just buckle and get a new iPod already), and it works exactly as it is supposed to. Would definitely recommend.",4
"nice piece

This unit does exactly as it sez. Charges you Apple product for your cars butt lighter. No muss, no fuss.",4
"Best 5 bucks I've ever spent!!!

This item was like 2.50 bucks, and the shipping was like 2 bucks. I mean , these cords are more expensive if you were to go anywhere else and buy them, especially from apple. It was exactly what I was looking for and more! Great purchase, at the cheapest I've ever seen it. This is a legit deal. I had thought before that there is no way that it could be this cheap. But it really is, and it works awesome! Thank you so much!",4
"charges quick, works well

Nothing too much to comment on here, it charges fairly quickly. When I use it on my way to the beach to make sure my iPod doesn't die, it is fully charged by the time I get there, thus making me satisfied. It is a good product.",4
"Not Quite...

I got the Razr for it's sleek styling but this cover, which I was hoping to be a slim fit leather, made the phone quite a bit bulkier. I thought the production quality was rather cheap. There were uneven stitches and crooked seams.It does it's job, but not a product I would recommend.",1
"wife loves it

bought this for my wife so she would not bang up her phone she loves it stylish and clips well to her pants. perfect for her constant conersations",4
"Not happy

This product broke within two weeks of having it. The front piece also would not stay attached to the phone. It was not what I had expected.",0
"Good quality for the $$

My original shield from the AT&T store was a bit better quality, but this is ok. It doesn't look too ""cheap"". I've had it for 3 months now and the black plastic around the camera part had broken off, not a huge deal. The clip works really well.",2
"Nice in theory, terrible implementation

The latch is pitiful. The phone fits nicely but that latch is NOT secure. With in 30 minutes of having it my phone came out and hit the tile floor at a customer's house. Tons of fun watching your $500 PDA hit the ground and the battery come flying out.Phone is ok but the case is getting replaced ASAP!!DO NOT GET THIS CASE!!",0
"Bulletproof your 8525

First off, I must say, the previous reviewer must not have gotten the right case OR did not put the phone in correctly OR was drunk. This case is perfect. Every button and port is perfectly accessible. Yes, the case does give more industrial look, however the black coating (which after 3 months of high intense use still does not have a chip in it) is much sexier than the silver grey this type of case is also available in.",4
"loose latch, belt clip breaks easily

Same comments on the latch opening easily.My complaint about the belt clip - it is made of inexpensive plastic and broke off after two days mild use. Wouldn't buy again.",1
"Not to be trusted...

When I recieved this item, I had mixed emotions for the product. On one hand, the black finish looked very nice, and the clear plastic covering protected the screen but was still easy to read. Also, all of the side buttons are fairly easy to reach with average-sized fingers (except maybe the camera button), so navigating the phone with the cover still closed is pretty easy unless you need to use touch functions or open the QWERTY keyboard.However, due to the padding and the nature of the metal materials, the case is very thick and bulky - when using the belt clip, the phone sticks out far enough that it does not even rest evenly on your hip, but leans at an angle.BUT, the deciding factor in my two-star rating is that this case was the cause of the only two times I have dropped my Cingular 8525 (which at such a steep price, is not something I like to drop). The problem lies with the snap-shut system that closes the case. Because the metal is so thin, it does not secure very well, and can come open pretty easily. To fix this, I simply bent the piece of metal downward and towards the phone, so that it was much harder to both open and close the case. This, for the most part, solves the problem, but it is still dangerous and caution is DEFINATELY in order.My favorite thing about this case is that you can open the case and slide the keyboard open without actually taking the phone out of the case. This is nice because it enable quick replies to text messages. This is the only reason I did not give it a one-star rating.I am currently looking for a soft case, preferably a leather sleeve case that I can just pull my phone out of off of my hip, rather than bother with a clip anymore.As a final warning - BE CAREFUL if you buy this case. Plus, I seriously do not believe it is worth its steep price point.",1
"Good case if you don't wear it on your belt

Originally, I purchased this heavy-duty case to protect my new expensive 8525. However, wearing the case on my belt with the belt clip, my phone fell out of the case several times when the case cover accidentally opened up. Luckily the phone was not functionally damaged, but I have several big dents and scratches on the case. I'm going to stop using a case now, since the phone is now already beat-up.The latch mechanism for the cover will loosen up with use, especially since you'll have to open and close it repeatedly to access the touch screen. Also, it took a bit getting used to, to have to open the case to make a phone call.The overall quality of this case is very good tho, because it fits the phone very snuggly and the holes line up to all the buttons.I guess its a great case if you don't wear it on your belt. But I can't justify such a huge case if I carry it in my pocket.",1
"The cheap plastic clip makes this case overpriced.

I have no issues with the case itself, but, as with some of the other reviewers, I, too, had the plastic clip break on me after just a few days' use. Very disappointing.",0
"Protection, with drawbacks

Advantages:1) Superior protection: I have dropped my phone twice onto concrete and there has been no damage to phone or case.2) All buttons accessible, though a bit difficult to get to in cases.Disadvantages:1) Signal quality is worse when the phone is in the case!2) Belt clip useless, since the case can easily open, spilling out the phone when on one's belt.3) Side ""ok"" button difficult to press, same with top two front front buttons (above ""start"" and ""ok"" buttons).Summary:Usable only for protection during transportation, and does this well.Phone should be removed from case during usage.",1
"A little bulky, but does it protects the phone

I recently purchased the black metal case for my 8525, and have had a few problems w/it. First the belt clip is kind of small and broke when I tried to clip it to my belt. Second the aluminum case isn't the sturdiest, so now it's sort of bent (referring to the hinge, I guess I've been really rough on my phone), but I just bend it back to where it's supposed to be (referring to the hinge). But the case does what it's supposed to do...my phone looks and performs just as the day I got it. When I informed the vendor that the belt clip broke I just wanted a new clip, instead I recieved a full refund, so that was a pleasant suprise. I actually liked it so much I bought my wife one when she got her phone.",3
"Very Very bad and suffering for a bad decision

Please please dont buy this just by seeing the photos.It looks nice and great but practically this is a piece of junk1.it makes buttons more deep down there by making inaccessible.2.The stylus grove is not good there by making stylus to project out and it will slip3.the flip is improper.I mean who on earth would do such a lousy design.It opened and my fone hit the ground thrice and i cingular does'nt insure this instrument.4.The screw.one of the worst part.It cannot sustain the weight of the total phone with the case.why the hell is screw for?6.Once i hook up this fone to the belt i don't want that my fone would twist and turn7.and the worst of all,when the flip faces downwards,which happens by twist and turns,the flip opens and cell fone hits ground wowowwww such a nice design to a piece of junk and hats off to the lousy designer and I hate my self for buying thisif you love yourself dont buy this",0
"clip a problem and others

I agree with the clip problems. It becomes unscrewed about once a week. The worst thing is though, the screw in attachment broke in 2 making it unusable in about one month. Also the case pops out of the clip when sitting or bending over and the phone falls out of the case whein it lands. What is the point? Do not buy this until the fs the clip and the weak case latch.",0
"Get another alternative

Thanks God that the phone can survive a moderate fall. The case pops open very easily AND despite to supposedly snug fit at the time you receive the case, its all loose after that. Another disappointment, the circular 'knob' that screws into the back of the case that attaches in turn to the belt clip often screws out causing, again you guessed it, falls.",0
"Great Looking Case but...

This case looks great. Fits is good and all exterior buttons are accessible. However there are some major limitations. The design of the belt clip makes this thing sit pretty far off your belt (noticeable even with an untucked shirt). Additionally, I have no confidence in the latch that holds the front and back together. It is very easy to get open. If this happens while you are carrying it on your belt the phone will go scattering across the floor.Look elsewhere if you belt carry your phone. If you pocket carry, like I do, this case works fine.",2
"Cingular 8525 Armor Case

Excellant case. Very good protection for the phone. Phone fits nice a secure.",3
"Not for the Cingular 8525.

I bought this for my new Cingular 8525. The phone will technically fit in the case but the side buttons are not accessible and get mashed when I put the phone in the case. Apparently the case is for a previous model phone. Bad purchase.",0
"Excellent!

The case fit perfectly with my Razr and look great. It's a hard transparent plastic that protect it and still look beautiful. And the price for both was a bargain.. Excellent.",4
"no good

for hard shell can't use for long time.It's easy for broke.",1
"Outstanding buy

This was a super buy. Not only is the price great but you get the exact same quality charger and case then if you paid 50 bucks at the wireless store... and the clear case is not bulky at all.. very satisfied",4
"What a deal!

This was a great buy. My phone looks great and it's easy to put on/remove. The charger fits both my phone and my hubby's.",4
"Cell Phone Battery

The cell phone I had at the time was always dying on me, so I bought this battery and it was revived!! A great investment..",3
"Works just fine for the price

Not the highest quality sound (slight hiss or white noise with the volume up fairly high) but perfectly fine for everyday casual use. Mine had a straight cord, instead of the curly cord pictured (didn't matter to me but might to some). Certainly can't beat the price; even when I could FIND one locally it was at least $20.",3
"iPod Cassette Adapter

I love it. Nuff said, but not really. It doesn't look anything like the one in the picture. The one I got didn't have a strechy cord like it looks like in the picture, it's all black except where the blue is which is a grey. But if you don't care (which I don't) it's a good product with an awesome sound quality except at the really loud volumes, which has *some* noise.",4
"Rubbish

I did not believe the negative reviews but boy was I wrong. I thought how can you go wrong with a tape adapter? You can! This product is very different from a high quality one I have from Sony - it is ten years old and still works, except for the cord having a small short from years of abuse. This Scosche adapter is rubbish! The magnetic head for transferring the audio to your device is small, half as small as my Sony's. Also it is not flush with the base of the adapter as it should be. The result? If your device is not sensitive enough, it will read absolutely nothing. No sound, no point, don't buy!",0
"Better than some

The one I received does not have a coiled cord like the one in the picture. I chose this one over others because I thought it had a coiled cord. On the other hand, it works fine. I have had others before that were mechanically noisy, but this one is pretty quiet. I have never had an FM transmitter work worth a darn for me, and it is nice to have a practical use again for the old cattette slot.",2
"Worked great for a couple of weeks then died

Worked well for a week or two, then started emitting a loud thumping noise then constantly ejected itself. Maybe this is a one off, defective unit.",0
"Excellent sound quality for such low price!

I bought a used car months ago and it comes with a factory cd + cassette stereo with no Auxiliary input. I was so close on spending hundred of dollars upgrading my stereo just to have the aux input for my iPhone. Then I found this cheapo item on Amazon and I thought, hey I could waste 6 bucks on this just to see whether it will even work. Mind you that I've been using FM transmitter for a while and they all performed badly. It's hard find an empty frequency in San Francisco Area so I rarely use that FM transmitter anymore. BTW This adapter I received look nothing like the posted pictures. Mine is a black one with a regular straight cord.Since all I have to do is insert this device in the cassette slot, it took less than a second to ""install"". The sound quality is impressive. I play a lot of rock music and they all come out loud and clear - in fact they sound as good as listen to one of the cds I have in the car.I'm so impressed with this thing I have to write a review. If you're like me, someone who is thinking about upgrading the stereo just to have the aux input, or someone with a smart phone/mp3 player who has a car that comes with s stock cassette stereo, you should try this adapter first. You'll save a lot of time and money. I know I did. Worth every penny!",4
"not great

I'm still not sure why some of these work and some don't, this is one of the ones that gets ejected from my car stereo all the time",1
"Does the job with a little difficulty and no frills

First off, like all the other reviews say, this is a black product with a straight, non-coiled cord. So if that was your primary motivation for buying this product, look elsewhere.The adapter works pretty well -- it's easy as pie to use (especially as compared to iTrips), and the sound quality is pretty good. My only complaint is that there is a clicking and grinding noise when the adapter is in use. This really isn't that much of a problem if you are like me and play your music fairly loudly, but if you're the softer music type, the noise would get really annoying.Overall, for the price, it works.",2
"Great!

I like this product! Sound quality is good and it is lowest priced car cassette adapter! It's just the picture is misleading-- it's black, not white. The wire is straight, not ""coiled(?)"".Like it anyway.",3
"Still working perfectly after 19 months

I was a little worried when buying this item because of the negative reviews, but the price was right ($5.99).I'm happy to say that this adapter has only failed to function once. We use it in our car and it did exactly as some other reviewers described: reversed direction and began auto-rewind. This happened on the first cold day of the coming fall in New England and my conclusion at the time was that caused the problem. Since then it has never failed to play and never stopped and tried to rewind, even though the days have gotten colder.The sound is adequate for most non-name brand car stereos. I've noticed no difference between this and the previous ""Monster"" brand adapter that died.I would buy this product again given the low price. I will also keep this review updated if it fails.*UPDATE*It's still running perfectly after almost two years of use. We keep it in the car all the time and it is exposed to hot summers and freezing winters. This is a good product and I would buy it again if I needed to.",4
"Good for the money

When I got this, it was not a spiral cord like shown, it was just straight, but that does not bother me. It was working pretty well for about 2-3 weeks, but last week it started to skip. Now I don't know if that is because I didn't use it daily, or because the Texas heat got to it, but it skips pretty frequently. Now I try to use it everyday to see if it makes a difference. But for the price I paid for it, I am not really complaining. It's great for it's price, and it is hard to find tape decks because very few cars, unless older have them. But a good product for the money.",3
"WORKS LIKE A CHARM!

This product was very easy to use and turned my seldom used cassette deck into a useful component with connection to IPOD.",4
"Not as pictured

I selected this item because it is pictured in white with a coiled cord. It arrived in flat black with a cheap straight cord. It does not even work in one of my tape decks. It does however work when I switched the adapters in another deck. So it does work but don't believe what you see.",1
"Different Than Pictured

i bought this item and it's nice but different than expected. it's not blue on white it's black on black. the cord is not coiled it's a straight black cord but it seems very cheap. It's working now so i can't complain to much. I guess you get what you pay for. pay nothing, get nothing. overall rating... it's ok.",2
"much chiefer

I've seen this brand in walmart and best-buy. they were over $25. I'm so satisfied. Sound was not bad compare others.",4
"Not like pictured, does the job

I got this cassette adapter for my truck. As other reviewers said, it isn't the one pictured with the coil, and it's black. Mine must have been sitting in storage for a while because the 3.5mm connector to your audio device (mp3 player, phone, whatever) was oxidized and had a bad connection (intermittent sound, either left/right working but not both, etc.) I believe that once I give the connector a decent cleaning that it'll work fine.Beats an FM transmitter any day of the week though.",3
"Excellent! Can't beat the price for what you get!

This product has been on point since day one. No complaints. Great deal! Jump on this one!",4
"Works like it should

This device works great in my car.Cheap and working, what more can you ask for?",4
"Wow- best product on the market

We bought this not knowing how it was going to sound and we were totally impressed. No hiss at all. Good product. Great value",4
"Does not work in my car. Tries to keep switching sides then ejects.

This does not work for me. It tries to switch sides (i.e. auto reverse) and then ejects.",0
"Loud, but it does work.

This device definitely does what it is supposed to do. However, it is REALLY loud in the cassette player that we have in our car. I'm not sure if other models are quieter or not, but this does spoil the overall experience. I can't recommend any others. But, if I do decide to replace this one, I will link the reviews for comparison.",2
"Skipped, and made a loud noise while in use

This is the first device like this I've ever used but wow this was an awful experience. I got the item today and was very excited. When I put it in there was an awful noise that continued during the use, it was louder than the music. After trying to ignore the noise the music randomly paused and skipped or would stop all together. Don't buy this, big waste of time and money!",0
"Worth it

I was debating between this one and the monster one. I ended up ordering this one, and wasnt dissapointed at all. Definetly worth it. Have had it for a few weeks now.",4
"Loud and clear sound. No hassle.

Very simple to use, sound is loud and clear. I highly recommend it.I picked the Scosche as I was looking something under 10$. There are few items for 2-3$ but was concerned about the poor sound quality reviews.I do have a very good FM transmitter but a tape adapter is any day simpler.",4
"Great alternative to changing out a deck

This works better than I expected. Great volume control, works with the subs, and easy to ""install"" (my other option was just change out my deck) The cord is plenty long enough which is what I was fearful of. Now it does make a winding noise when the tape is in and is plugged into nothing, but that is to be expected.",4
"Does exactly what I needed for a low price

I was skeptical about buying one of these online for so cheap but it works great and I don't have any complaints. The sound quality is good (although you'd probably be able to notice if you have a newer car with an upgraded sound system, especially if you turn the music up loud). I've had it for about a month and it's still working just fine",4
"Excellent !

The product was delivered as advertised in Amazon. Light weight. My '98 Chrysler Sebring neither has a CD player nor an Aux port. So I use this cassette adapter to play songs from my Apple Ipod through my car stereo. I did not find any significant drop in sound quality. If I had to pick one con, when the car has A/C turned off and no songs, but you still have the adapter in the slot, you can hear a very slight buzzing sound of the cassette running. Not a big deal, just FYI. Have been using it for about 8 months with no issues. The product was delivered on time. Overall, satisfied with this. Will recommend !",4
"Scosche PCA1 awesome tunes- The Kooks sound even better

Works excellent. Way better than the wireless. Clear and clean, just like direct connect to a radio jack. Excellent quality for the price.",4
"not what i expected, but good

The image shows a white one with a coiled cord, n got a black one with a straight cord. But it works just fine.",3
"Works great.

It works exactly like it's supposed to. The only problem was that it didn't look anything like the picture. The one I received was all black, but that was fine because I like the one that I received more than the one in the picture. Once again, Great product!",4
"It doesn't work.

My daughter was so happy when we received it. We had lost the Belkin one we had for long time and fm transmitter thing didn't work at all. However, when we inserted it for first time, the tape mode went back into the radio mode. I kept inserting it and it finally played the ipod!But the sound would go on and off, on and off, on and off. So annoying. I only bought it for $6 something, so I am going to throw it away.",0
"It works

Needed something to hold me over until I can buy a iPhone compatible headunit. This works just perfect with my iPhone, allowing me to listen to media (ipod, twit live, aol radio, etc) in my car.",4
"Extra iPod player

For those of us who still have cassette players, this adapter is great. You place the cassette in the cassette player,plug it into your iPod, raise the iPod volume level to high, press PLAY on the cassette player then PLAY on your iPod. The music then can be heard from the cassette player's speakers! Cool, huh. This also works the same in your car's cassette player. The only problem I had was in fitting the cassette in the cassette player. I had to work with getting the slim cord to fit so that I could shut the cassette door, but when I finally did it, I was pleased with the results. This under-$10 Adapter is well worth it!",3
"DO NOT BUY

I bought this to replace my half broken old 1 from a different brand, turned out the half broken 1 works much better. i can barely hear any music from this, i had to to turn my ipod on max, and the car stereo on near max to hear SOME music. I was gonna return it but the hassle and the shipping fee just doesnt worth it",0
"garbage

so little sound coming out of it I ended up cutting off it wire and using it to fix the broken one",0
"Do not buy this one!

I thought I could use this for my MP3 player that I used for my audio books while I'm driving. Well, it did not work. I have to turn the volume all the way up both on my MP3 player and on my car and even after that the voice came out of the car is so low you can not hear it if you are driving on highway. Mind you, I'm not driving a dinky cheap car. It's a QX4 SUV with added base so the sound system is very good.Totally waste of money. I was thinking of return it but it was so cheap and it just not worth my time to the post office, plus the postage I have to pay to ship it back.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.",0
"Great for the car and boat!

I've had really good luck with these. I've probably bought 4 or 5 of them and they have all worked perfectly. It was very difficult a few years ago to find a new car stereo that had a cassette player (and CD) which I needed for books on tape. I tried this because I never had any luck with the iTrip thing. It took too long and was too complicated to find an empty space on the radio.Anyway, this works perfectly. It does what it is supposed to very well. So well that none of the 'borrowed' adapters have come back to me.",2
"Useless

Right stereo channel stopped working after two days..Do not recomend. Not worth the expense of sending it back. Cheap is cheap.",0
"Wrong Item Received

The cassette adapter I got wasn't as pictured. I received a Phillips adapter - which is actually what I was trying to replace when I purchased this. The jack on the phillips it too fat to fit my phone with the case on. Amazon customer service was unusually helpless and told me that they could not send me the correct part or do anything to make sure I would receive what is actually advertised. Seems petty, but when you have a considerable daily commute - going without your music can be torture! I ended up buying an extension plug at wal-mart out of desperation.",0
"So nice!

If you have a older car with a tape deck, but not AUX port, this is the the BEST option for playing a smartphone in your car!",4
"Tad expensive but works!

No issue at all.. Does a fine job & the sound quality from my car stereo is acceptable",2
"You get what you pay for

Purchased this a couple months ago. Worked fine for the first several weeks. After that it started making an internal repetitive sound wasn't sure if it way the adapter or the stereo. Bought a cassette cleaner and tried a couple other tapes after that, it wasn't the stereo, it was the adapter. Still works, but makes an annoying sound that unless you have the volume up fairly high you can hear over the music. Like I said in the title for the review, ""you get what you pay for""",0
"terrible

DIDN'T WORK! THING WOULD PLAY 1 SONG THAN REWIND. WORST PURCHASE OF ALL TIME. DO NOT BUY!!!",0
"Wrong product

Was sent the wrong product, not what is described here. I already have a Philips adapter, and it doesn't work. Had to send back. Boo.",0
"Piece of junk!

Bought mine at a local Walmart, but still feel the need to comment on the awfulness of this product here, as I often like to get opinions here regardless of if I'm buying on Amazon or not.In my car, using my Zune, I noticed immediately that the L/R spectrum was off, and heavily favored the right hand side. The left channel was lacking all bass, and only high frequencies came through. I decided to try on my brother's minivan, just to see if it was a fluke. In the van, the L/R spectrum was fine, but I noticed severe distortion happening. Everything sounded squashed and muddy (not DNR, volume of Zune, or any other setting). Returned immediately (packaging was thrashed as if a wolverine had gotten a hold of it lol), and luckily Walmart was good about the return. Decided to buy the generic Philips cassette adapter, and it works like a champ.Bottom line, don't waste your time/money with this junk adapter.",0
"Cheap but definitely not worth the price

After having a Philips Cassette Adapter that lasted me for around a year, it finally broke and I decided to look for a cheap replacement, thinking that all adapters would be the same. After purchasing this product, I definitely know that's not true. As soon as I tested it with my usual music, static was extremely evident, which is odd considering that on the box, the description says NO STATIC. Very misleading, but for around 8 dollars, I can't be too mad. But still, this product was very disappointing and I can't recommend it to anyone.",1
"Received wrong product

I received the wrong product, I was expecting the adapter with the spring cord. Also, my adapter has already stopped working well.",1
"does not work in my car.

Does not work in my car. I've compared it to my old tape deck adapter and don't see any differences.",1
"Poor quality and breaks almost immediately

I used this only about two or three times and it has already malfunctioned. This item is very poor quality!",0
"Works well

It's very cheap and easy to use, but I often have a problem with my tape deck trying to 'flip over' the tape to the other side, and it even ejects it sometimes. Over the course of using it for 2 hours, it might try to flip about 20 times. Each time only takes about a second, but it is annoying. It may just be my tape deck (on a 2001 Nissan). It doesn't annoy me enough for me to stop using it.edit: After using this thing for a couple months, I have grown to like it much more. It has stopped having the problem where it tries to 'flip over' the tape, and now will function for hours on end with no problems. Maybe it just had to get worn in or something.",3
"Good sound and no interference

I bought this to use with a set of DVD players that mount on the back of the headrests. So far it has excellent sound (not tinny or too muddy) reproduction and the best thing is that it doesn't transmit high-pitched interference from the engine like some I have owned in the past.",3
"Plug is angled, not straight

The website and the package both show a straight electrical plug.However, the plug is actually angled, and does NOT FIT through my iPhone4's case -- the ""bumper"" style case is sufficiently thick, that the plug does not insert all the way.I'd trim the case, except the case's plastic is so hard (polycarbonate?) I don't think even a sharp razor would cut it.Cannot comment on the adapter's sound quality.",0
"False Advertisement....

I searched hard for a adapter that has the coil because I went threw 3 that didn't and the cords kept getting bent and stopped working. I'm very disappointed because what they show isn't what they give you, seems pointless to send it back because it was only 4.50....guess I'll use this one until it breaks and then go back on the hunt...",0
"Would probably work better with others...

Something about this tape doesn't sit well with my car. I have a '98 Buick Riviera, and when I try to play the tape, after ~20 seconds the tape is automatically ejected. The car says it's due to the tape getting wound up, which obviously is not the case here. Real cassettes and other adapters work well, but something about this tape doesn't sit right. Oh well; I'm not too broken up about it, as the price was rather low.",0
"It works

Got this for my dad, as bhramaputra has a cassette player on the car. Put some music on a cheap MO3 player and played it in the car. Sounds good.",4
"Works really well

I really like using this product in my car's cassette player, since I don't use cassettes anyway it just sits in there and I don't have to move it. The sound quality is awesome, too. My sister bought the same sort of adapter from an electronics store for $20+ and the quality is actually worse. On this product the cable is never shaky, and the wiring has worked well for me so far. I've had it for months now and it's awesome!",4
"Low Price=Low Quality

I had good luck with this brand in the past- in fact, with this purchase I was trying to replace my last iPod adapter that had a remarkably long lifespan (for these units) of over a year that was a Scoshe. However, this unit was apparently not the same model because it had very poor sound quality- heavy bass and no mid tones, and even with my music player at full volume on the scroll bar, I had to crank up my car stereo to max to hear a tinny, low-quality music play. Not worth it, I'm keeping it as a spare but not for daily use.",0
"WORKS GREAT

Works perfectly, haven't had any issues with static. The sound is clear and absolutely wonderful =) Especially for the price! We've only had it for a month or so, so if it junks out soon, it still wouldn't matter. It's good for the price.",4
"Gone through countless of these, seems as good as any

This is the way we have to hook up our iOS devices in our older Tahoe that doesn't have an auxiliary input for the sound system. Have gone through a ton of these things, they don't seem to last very long before something wears out or goes bad on them. Some have developed shorts in the wire, some have made the tape deck convinced that the tape is in need of cleaning and/or needing to be auto turned over. This one so far has lasted a few months with no issues. It is quiet, and plays music in the sound system reliably. Here's to hoping it will last a little longer than others have.",4
"It's easy to use

At first all of my friends laughed at me because I had this old school adapter, but once I started playing my iphone on it, they fell in love with it and so did I. I knew that I didn't want to buy one of those expensive adapters, so I just purchased this one for so cheap. It's easy to use and plays your music better than any CD. It plays ipods, iphones, mp3s, and any other thing that plays music, as long as the cord fits.",3
"Cassette Adapter Review

The picture shows a spiral cord but the seller shipped me a product with a straight cord. Not quite what was advertised.",2
"Don't Buy This!

I bought this and it doesn't work. I contacted and sent the seller an email but won't respond. It's a rip off. It keeps on switching sides or ejects",0
"Great Customer Service

When I hadn't received this via mail after weeks, I called and found out it was lost in transit so they replaced and shipped out next-day-ups. I had it in my hand within 24 hours of calling them.Thanks for your great service.",4
"We love this new battery + back

The extended battery and back has increased the useful time of our cell phone by about 100%. It works very well, and we're very pleased with it.",4
"Nextel i530 Battery

Very pleased with the product. It has given me the service that I expected but did not receive from the battery that came with the phone.",4
"works well

Mounted easily and securely to my dashboard with only minor disassembly required.I had to remove an air vent, drill a few pilot holes, and screw the bracket in. Then I replaced the air vent. Overall a fairly simple procedure.",3
"I love it

This product works great with my LG Chocolate. Comes in handy when I take long trips. Price was great too.",4
"So So quality charger.

I started out really liking this product because I could charge my phone quickly while on the go, but soon found that the wiring link separated and it became useless. I wish that the manufacturer could develop good sheathing so that separation of wires does not occur (due to the plastic cover over the wires breaking and coming off). Well, I guess the old adage ""You get what you pay for"" really applies in this case. :(",1
"GREAT CAR CHARGER

HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG FOR 1 CENT! THAT'S WHAT I PAID FOR IT AFTER X-MAS PLUS SHIPPING.",4
"nice!!!

the product is great an even better seller the item got here bfore the ETA im very pleased.",4
"RIP OFF JUNK

This charger does not fit the LG Chocolate as advertised. I gave it 1 star because that's the lowest rating available. It should be zero star. I threw it in the garbage and lost my money.",0
"good deal

Good d e a l, s h i p p i n g and d e l i v e r y",4
"Took Me A While...

I went through a little brain damage getting this thing to pair up with my phone... but that's probably because I didn't take the manual literally when it advised to hold the answer button down for a full 5 seconds. :) I kept seeing the blue light flash and would release the button, not realizing I needed to hold it down until I saw the alternating blue/red lights flashing, indicating it was in pairing mode.Now that I have it paired, I think I'm in love. Fellow drivers in my city can now breathe a sigh of relief that I am hands-free in the car.",3
"awesome

Very easy to use. Cant quite figure out how to flip from 1 call to the next yet...but the charge lasts a long time, and it works great.",3
"Good Bluetooth for the price

This is a small unit that fits directly in the ear. It is reasonably priced and works well.",3
"Garbage

I've followed the directions to a T and after attempting to connect this thing to 4 different cell phones I give up. The price was cheap, I should have known better. Threw it in the garbage.",0
"Crap

This headset is a piece of crap. Nobody can hear me. Should have spent more than $[...]. What a waste.",0
"Very good - could be great - if...

I am using my Sony Erickson card with my t-mobile service to write this review. So, how is it working out? Hmmm....Okay, so the card cost me $200 (I did not get a free one - if I had perhaps I would like it more). In my job I need constant available internet access, so I broke down and invested in this. It works. You can get internet access anywhere you can get cellular signal. The antennae is all but useless (it keeps falling off due to poor design) but the card works about 80+% as well without the hassle of the antennae anyway, so it is a wash. Reception is very good, and even when you have 2 (out of 5) bars, you can keep working. One [red] bar is pretty much death. You might get Google or some other easy-to-load website, but that's about it.What really annoys me is the connection speed. Occasionally I will get a blistering 24MBs (that is a good mid-point wi-fi average for a cell phone company). But I am spending $50 a month (on top of the $200 card) and my computer tells me that I usually get speeds slower than dial-up, except when I am at a hotspot. Hotspot speeds are what you would expect, generally 11MBS (very nice) to 54MBS (Whoah! Slow down there speedy!!), but the whole point of spending this much money is to get internet access anywhere. That means I am driving in my car and decide that I simply cannot live another day unless I pull over, flip open my laptop, and order another copy of the new Harry Potter **right now**. With this card you can do that, but you may be waiting a few minutes for the page to load. It is best to say that the speed is spotty. You never know how fast or slow it will be when you are on the ""EDGE"" or ""GPRS"" network.Look: If you absolutely *must* be connected to the net at an on-call basis, yes this is a solid investment. If you don't have the antennae plugged into the card (it pops in and out ""too"" easily), then the card is not that much of a nuisance. I have started to leave my card plugged in all of the time and I hardly notice it. But... if you can live with free internet access from the library, or using the hotspots at ANY Starbucks (like there aren't a million of those) then I would pick up a $5-$10 wi-fi Belkin network card and spend the $20-$30 on a t-mobile hotspot account that allows you to get those super fast hotspot internet speeds I mentioned above any time you are either at Starbucks, the library, or an independent coffeehouse that has free wi-fi access.Lastly: just so I am clear... If you DO buy this card and then spend the $50 a month with t-mobile, you DO still get total access at any Hot Spot as a priority, and you ONLY sign on to the somewhat clunkier GPRS wi-fi if there is no regular signal to be found nearby. So after the initial $200 blow to your wallet, it is really only an extra twenty bucks a month. The factors you need to consider are how much you would spend to get internet access at home versus just having this card and service so you can get internet access at home - AND - anywhere else by using ONLY this service. As an example: my total internet bill is $50 a month. I hope this helped.",3
"Know What You're Paying For!

I'm not really the type to review things, but I was looking for updates for the GC89 and I saw this Amazon page; thought I'd take a look at what other people are saying. Turns out, not much, and what is being said indicates that there's a lot of confusion. I thought I'd set things straight. So read on!What You're Getting=======First things first: this card is a twofer! There are two networking ""widgets"" in this card. One lets you access Wi-Fi networks (what I'm guessing many people reading this have at home or at a coffee shop nearby); this may also be referred to 802.11b, 802.11g, or the very new 802.11n. Other electronics allow you to access cellular networks, referred to as GPRS or EDGE (in this case, T-Mobile's cellular networks... others are also possible, but let's not get ahead of oursevles). That's what you're buying: a card that allows you to access two different networks. Not bad for $50 (which is what you can expect to pay for it elsewhere online, or at the T-Mobile store if the manager feels especially generous).I don't bother with the external antenna since the signal strength isn't bad around here... more than what I get in the same spot with my phone anyways. It's fairly compact, only a piece the width of the slot and half an inch length sticking out. It's a light grey, which matches my laptop. Oh, and the antenna is only for the cellular network; I believe it has no effect on the Wi-Fi.Installation=======Installation went smoothly, took about 5 minutes in all, including READING THE INSTRUCTIONS. Always read the instructions, even if it's suppoosed to be ""Easy as 1-2-3!"". Many things aren't, and if it is, then you can be pleasantly surprised. In this case I was; I didn't even need to type in any account info (as I already have an account with T-Mobile; if you don't have service with them yet, you will need to activate your account first; SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS!).Usage=======I'll talk about the Wi-Fi first, since it can be summed up in two words: it works. I don't need it, as my laptop already has Wi-Fi built-in (as should just about all laptops these days) but I figured I should test it out. This particular card supports 802.11g, which isn't important to most folks except for the fact that it can work with older 802.11b networks as well as getting you faster speeds on 802.11g networks. I suppose it's nice to know that if my onboard Wi-Fi ever breaks down I won't have to pay for repairs.Ah... the contentious cellular data. This is where things get tricky. Remember, this second part is working off of the same network as cellphones. Cellular data is generally no faster than Wi-Fi on ANY network. In many locations, it is slower. With T-Mobile's EDGE network, I am consistently getting around 10% of a DSL connection, or 3-4x the speed of a dial-up connection. It's a little slow getting things started, but web browsing is just fine. Downloads are okay; just don't wait until the last moment to download a 25MB PowerPoint presentation. The benefit? It's available anywhere you can get a cell signal, and not just at libraries or coffee shops. You can get it while driving around, on a train (sometimes even underground if the company put signal points there) etc. It works just fine for me.Service=======T-Mobile HotSpots are for Wi-Fi access. Like at your home and office, except at Starbucks, Kinko's, airports and other places T-Mobile expect people to want to have net access. Again, the card works. Not much to say here.The T-Mobile EDGE network has pretty good coverage where I travel (San Francisco Bay Area). In fact, I'm using it for this review right now. As I said, speeds are okay and consistent. Again, I need to stress: it's not as fast as Wi-Fi by any means, but it's good to have data access everywhere I go. If I really need the speed, I know I can go to a HotSpot and get the boost.I also need to clarify: EDGE access has a contract like a cellphone because it uses the same network as cellphones! I don't know how the other reviewer ""often lost jobs"" because of the connection; I really can't imagine a scenario where it would directly affect her (missed an e-mail? and if the service has cost someone a job, you would think that they'd switch or something and not wait until multiple ""jobs"" are missed), but at the very least it's amazing that a BUSINESSwoman won't read at least a portion of the CONTRACT she's signing to figure out that it indeed has a contract period JUST LIKE A CELLPHONE. So, it's a little suspicious. Anyways. Yes, it can slow down a little bit if a lot of people are making phone calls or using data, just like if there's a lot of people on your home network things go slower. That's how things work, so keep that in mind.In terms of customer service, I've had T-Mobile for, oh, 3 years now (including phone-only service), and the staff has always been very helpful. In the case of T-Mobile, it really is a case of, if you hear about their customer service staff being unhelpful, you need to consider just how rude the person calling may be. Now, that might not be very professional, but getting angry at the staff doesn't help solve the problem.Comparisons=======Not going to compare Wi-Fi service simply because there aren't any other really big players in the Wi-Fi service business.You do have some options with cellular data. There are better resources to find out more information (google howardforums, for starters), but I might as well give some brief summaries.Sprint: In terms of pricing, they're pretty close to T-Mobile. I don't know about their customer service or coverage, but from what I hear (take this with a grain of salt), it's not so hot. No Wi-Fi service.AT&T;: AT&T; actually has pretty speedy service (called 3G), comparable to a slow DSL line... IF you stay in large urban areas. And sometimes they don't even cover all of a city. In those spots and outside of large cities, you get dropped down to EDGE speeds. That's right, the same kind of network as T-Mobile. What's even worse is the cost. $$$! A data-only plan costs $60/month; include their Wi-Fi service plan and it skyrockets to $100/month! I suppose if your business is paying for it, it's not an issue, but it's definitely not something I would even consider paying for. Even if you already have a voice plan with AT&T;, then it's not any cheaper if you go the legit route. It comes down to $50/month if you're sneaky about it, but you'll also need a PDA phone to use as a modem. Even if this were your only connection (no DSL or cable), it'd still be extremely expensive. Customer service is ok.Verizon: Also has a speedy 3G network. Coverage is also not so hot, but supposedly somewhat better than AT&T.; Legit cost is $60, but you can be sneaky about it and cut it down to about $40/month with a PDA phone. The downside? Verizon is VERY vigilant about how much you download. You definitely can't use this as a dedicated connection: they will cut you off without any prior warning! So, no getting your money's worth by downloading everything through it. No Wi-Fi service.Compare it to T-Mobile. Data-only access it $40/month, which is EDGE plus Wi-Fi. If you have a voice plan, both services costs only $20/month. So for what you would pay for other companies to just have data access, you could get both data AND voice. But wait! It's actually possible to get data access for even less if you have a voice plan - for $6! The process is a little complicated, and not for everyone, but if you want the cheapest, reliable data access available, this is it.Conclusion=======The Sony GC89 provides reliable connectivity to the T-Mobile EDGE network and HotSpots. T-Mobile's EDGE network is very reliable and allows data access anywhere on the T-Mobile network. T-Mobile's HotSpot service is very fast and available in a lot of places, not just Starbucks (the software for this bundle includes a directory for locating HotSpots). T-Mobile data services are very cheap, and I would recommend it to just about anybody who needs general data access.",4
"Pleasantly Surprised

I type this review from the capital of Virginia with only 1-2 bars reaching, stretching, straining toward my distant EDGE/GPRS/T-Mobile tower. I've been with T-Mobile when it was Voicestream (in the Year 2k).Before I decided to buy the card I checked the service map for my area and found it to be accurate; I basically get 2 bars on my cell phone, at home. Before I decided to buy the card, I read all the reviews I could find - some going back to 2006 - and still decided to give it a try. Before I decided to buy the card, I compared it to all the other carriers prices/plans/products and @ $50.00 a month including HotSpot access it was the best value so I ordered the card.I rec'd the card today, called T-mobile to add the $50 sevice to my current Family Plan. When the rep told me it was only $19.99 including HotSpot access, I asked him to make sure it was only $19.99 and not $49.99. As I told the rep, I did not want to pay more, but I did not want a surprise later. I was pleasantly surprised as he confirmed the lower price.So after dinner, I grabbed my wife's laptop from her lap, installed the software and during the long 3 minute process I had to endure snickers and comments like, Is it working yet?, How's it going? - as she made fun of yet another piece of plastic and wires entering the domain. As I scoffed at and ignored the do you want to reboot message, I snapped in the sim card from my little used family plan line, slid the card in and waited a technological lifetime - 2 minutes - for the card to find the Cell Tower.As the previous reviewer detailed quite accurately, Edge is much slower than WiFi. While I'm not sure if the speed is fast enough to replace my cable modem, the ability to connect anywhere I receive a signal along with the many T-Mobile hotspots (that I used to drive/walk by) plus the pleasantly surprising price of $19.99 may just be compelling enough to get rid of 2/3 (internet/phone) of those $99 triple play bundles, with a net savings of about $45.00.Now, does anyone know of a signal booster.........",4
"Much slower than EVDO cards

I wasted my time and nerves using this slow card/provider at so many different places in Chicago and nationwide that I can now claim with confidence it is practically useless.We bought T-Mobile GC89 for Internet access via cellular network. We don't typically use its Wi-Fi functionality because all of our newer laptops already have a built-in WLAN. I chose this provider because this card supposedly also works in most European countries where T-Mobile is very present.So far I tried to use it at home and at work (Chicago), at my in-laws' house (Chicago suburbs), in Minneapolis suburbs and at a conference in Las Vegas. Although I had a strong signal (4/5 bars) at every single place, the internet browsing experience seems to be worse than during my long-gone modem years. I even upgraded the firmware and downloaded the latest software version for the card, but that didn't help. Various ISP bandwidth tests usually report around 100 kbps and rarely close to 200 kbps, but my subjective experience is so much worse that I'd rather pay $15 per day from my own pocket instead of using this card in a hotel and wasting as much time as I did.We have several different Verizon PC cards at work and their speed is comparable to DSL service, which is an order of magnitude faster than this one. I used to give the PC5740 Verizon card to my staff when there was a need for weekend remote network administration or possible emergency and we all loved it. Last weekend I gave this GC89 card to one of my staff members whose DSL was down while he needed to perform some DBA work from home and to use his words, it was useless. I tried to use this for remote access to work via VPN and connect to my PC there via Remote Desktop and I have to confirm it is virtually useless.One good point about T-Mobile is their customer service, which seems very quick and professional, while Verizon's customer service was so poor that I swore the next card I buy won't be Verizon, but I must admit I shot myself in the foot by bying T-Mobile. I'd rather have poor customer service with high speed Internet than vice versa.After researching other providers, I found out that Verizon and Sprint typically have the much faster EV-DO networks with speeds close to DSL access, while EDGE and GPRS protocols used by T-Mobile and AT&T; (Cingular) networks are miles behind.This card and/or T-Mobile's internet access speed is so slow it's virtually useless for any remote administration work, remote desktop access via VPN, serious internet downloads or even browsing - avoid by all means.",0
"Look elsewhere

Bought the Sony Ericsson GC89 wireless card one year ago. Total desaster. First OneStopWirelesshop is totally incompetent. I started getting inaccurate emails from them the minute I entered the order. They claimed that T-Mobile needed more info to enter a new account. T-Mobile is my carrier and had all the info necessary. Then, after five and a half months when I sent in the rebate forms, I was denied the rebates (two for[..]total) They(OneStopWirelesshop) claimed that T-Mobile had contacted them and said I had discontinued service.(I still have the service after one year). T-Mobile said they had not and were not allowed by law to contact a third party about my account.Now about the service. The speed is slower than old 56K dialup. You may be connected but don't expect anything except checking mail and occassionally Yahoo.com. Also, after I updated the software at T-Mobile's insistance, it expires every few months. When I complained, T-Mobile's solution was to drive around until I found a wi-fi hot spot and login to renew the software. (I deleted the update and reinstalled the original).All tolled, mediocre-outdated equipment, criminal service by vendor (OneStopWirelesshop), and a we don't care we have you under contract attitude by T-Mobile. (I could have gotten extremely better performance by getting cable broadband at a similar price and free equipment.)",0
"Not Bad for the Price

I purchased my card used at a substantial discount and signed up for the 39.95 unlimited data plan. Connection speeds range from 150kbps down and 50kbps up (Home) to 50kbps down and 15kbps up (work). Speeds tested using speedtest.net. At home I get 3-4 bars on the T-Mobile Connection Manager software and only 1-2 bars at work. Previously I had 0-1 bars at work, but I bought an external 7db antenna and the connection is improved. With the antenna plugged in at home the increase in speed is not noticeable. I reside in Southern California and have not had any issues with coverage. I mainly use it for Online college classes and checking e-mail from work, so speed is not paramount. If you are looking to stream music/video or VPN you should look to Verizon, but be cautious of the 5gb per month limit. One of my classmates has the Verizon service and page loads are extremely fast; almost comparable to my cable service at home. They also have more modems to choose from so do some research. The free wi-fi HotSpots are a nice feature but I haven't used one yet.",4
"T-Mobile Wireless Internet Card is Worthless

Considering I am a business women and I was a full-time student at the time I chose to get wireless internet with T-Mobile. I paid $150 for a wireless internet card that you can purchase for $35 on the internet and I didn't realize that I was in a one-year contract. I used the internet service for 4-5 months at which time I had several interruptions in my service. The internet service was very slow at times and did not work properly. I often lost jobs due to the service of the internet. The internet service was so bad that I refused to pay them another $50 a month for service so I paid the $200 early termination fee. At that time I signed up service with Adelphia cable. If the internet service was not so terribly bad I would not have opted to terminate my service. I could not afford to go another day without internet service. T-mobile customer service did not help me with my service issue and I often had to leave home to use the internet somewhere else. I had no choice but to cancel my service and pay the $200 + $150 I already paid for the wireless card. The internet wireless card that I paid $150 for will also pick up WI-FI internet. After connecting my new cable internet in my ho",0
"Okay Charger but great service!

Initially mine was defective and would not charge my Creative Vision M but Bargain Cell has been AWESOME! and replaced it with a working charger.Thank You Bargain Cell!",2
"Coverage is top-notch, no problems at all

I went through every single plan out there and had it all on a big spreadsheet. This plan gives the most minutes, service, coverage for the least dollars.",3
"V9 MOTOROLA RAZR

Very impressed with this transaction. Paying $24.99 for a 200 dollar phone was the best deal that I have seen this year. Amazon definitely offers great deals. The V9's 2MB quality picture is the best yet. Amazing features, attractive look and simple to use.",4
"Great handsfree, some quirks with music/audio streaming

I got this from last week, and installed it just a couple of days ago in my 2004 Toyota Sienna, using a custom wiring harness from parrotkits.com. Since cars sold in the US do not typically use the standard ISO connectors that the Parrot kits are made for, such adapters are needed.The installation itself was a little bit of work, but with the harness, relatively straightforward. There was simply no way to go wrong, each connector fit exactly where it needed to. The only trick was to locate suitable spots for the three parts:* The main unit (""blue box""). I attached this in an open area inside the dashboard behind the stereo head unit, using velcro tape.* The microphone, which already came with adhesive tape under the stand. I attached this at the front of the ceiling console, right above the rearview mirror, and ran the wire behind the ceiling cover, through the left A-pillar, and under the dash. It was just long enough to reach the blue box, and none of the wiring is visible.* The controller, which I put on the center console below the temperature controls. There is a little bit of wiring visible here, since I just opened up one of the nearby covers (left of the center console) and ran it under there. As shipped, the wire from the MK6000 controller comes out at the bottom, but if you are willing to drill a hole in your dash, it is also possible to route it through the backside instead. (To do that, you gotta be damn confident that you are going to keep this thing installed... I was not).Once installed, the unit powered on with my car as expected, and everything appeared to be working fine. The first thing that happened was that it muted my car stereo for a second, while commanding me to ""Please pair your phone"" (or somesuch). I obliged, and my phone (aNokia N95-4) paired without any problems. It then proceeded to transfer all my phone contacts. So far so good.I tried out a few things to test the unit. I called my voice mail to record a message and play it back - no problem. The car stereo was muted during the call, as expected. I did however run into a couple of serious problems with audio (A2DP) streaming: If you make or take a call while streaming, then hang up, the unit does too. (Although my phone kept streaming, no sound would come through the speakers, and none of the music controls would work). Also, anytime you pause and resume music playback, it stutters (1 second on, 2 seconds off...). The only way to get out of these situations is to turn off and on the ignition - clearly not an option if you are driving. Pretty bad, right? Well, fret not, patient reader: A firmware upgrade fixes these issues. As shipped, version 1.00 was installed, but version 1.03 is available at parrot.com.That brings me to the upgrade process. You must have a computer with both bluetooth hardware and an internet connection located within about 10m (bluetooth reach) of your car. It must be running Windows. Running Windows inside a VM (such as Parallels or VMWare) will not work, since it needs direct access to your bluetooth hardware. It must have a NVIDIA graphics card, and screen resolution must be 1280x960@24bpp. OK, just kidding about that last one - but you get the idea. (Should anyone from Parrot listen, I would have a few nonprintable choice words for them...). Oh, and if you do want voice synthesis (to select contacts in the MK6000 itself), you need the English-only firmware, not the multilingual one.All set up and working, and with a whole 2 days worth of use under my belt, I now proclaim myself an expert on the device and its little quirks. First, what works well:* As a handsfree unit, this thing is the best there is. Since it powers on and connects to your phone when you start your car, there is no fuss - just push the green button to mute the car stereo and make or take a call, precisely as if you had a factory or aftermarket stereo with built-in bluetooth support. Where I was most impressed, though, was with the voice pickup/sound quality. Driving at about 50mph and talking to my wife, she reported just clear voice, no noise. She was also able to hear my 3-year old in the back seat, talking softly to her, as if she were in the car with us. It certainly beats some of the other handsfree units I tried, even the otherwise decent Motorola T505. (I still doubt it would measure up to a regular wired headset, but I have not done that comparison yet).* Audio streaming from my cell phone (e.g. music player, internet radio application, etc) works as expected: The car audio mutes. This was to me the biggest selling point of this device over a bluetooth-enabled stereo unit, since I could start streaming from my cell phone without having to manually switch inputs first, and since - I thought - I could then keep listening to the car radio while using the GPS features (voice navigation) on my cell phone, and automatically interrupt the stereo whenever an instruction was given. In retrospect, manually switching the input would probably have been better - see below.* Handsfree volume and audio streaming volume are independently controlled. Also, each is separate from the phone's own volume control; they are cumulative.* Your phonebook is synchronized with this unit each time you start your car. This allows you to use the MK6000 to scroll through your contacts using the center wheel: The first push gives you the phonebook, a confirmational second push reads out the letter ""A"", and a third push reads out your first contact whose name starts with ""A"". At each step, you can rotate the wheel for the remaining choices. There is also a voice recognition feature in this unit, but I have not familiarized myself with that, as I just invoke my phone's voice command prompt by pressing the green (call) button.Now I promised you some quirks, didn't I? I often find that to be the most useful part of user reviews. Here goes:* There is a 1-2 second delay from when the phone initiates audio streaming over A2DP and the MK6000 mutes the stereo until the sound is heard through the speakers. While this may not be noticable when playing music or streaming general audio, it is actually quite annoying for me: I also use my phone as my GPS navigation unit (by way of Nokia Maps), and the result of this quirk is that the beginning of each instruction is chopped off. I tried pushing the play/pause button twice as a workaround (to play, then pause the music player, to keep the MK6000 switched to the bluetooth input), but after the following instruction, the MK6000 switches back to the car stereo nonetheless. My other workaround is to simply push the ""4"" key on my phone keypad to repeat the instruction if I really need it, and/or to just look at the display.* There is also a 1-2 second delay after streaming has ended until the MK6000 switches back to the car stereo. Normally this should not be an issue - but the result is that any time a notification is displayed on my phone (e.g. when I dock it in my Brodit cradle and it starts charging, or when the battery is full, etc), the car stereo is muted for a couple of seconds. And since I mostly listen to NPR, this mostly happens while they are making an interesting point about something... :-(* Likewise, there is a 2-3 second timeout while the MK6000 plays some silly fanfare once it has connected to your cell phone, about 10-15 seconds after starting your car.* Since the MK6000 controls its own volume, none of the steering wheel controls do anything. (I find myself trying to use those to raise/lower music or call volume, which of course just works on the car stereo instead). Oh well, as I said, I've had it installed for 2 days - I'll get used to it.* Similarly, you cannot adjust other audio settings (bass/treble/equalizer, balance, fade...), and quite frankly, the MK6000 frequency response is a little ""cave""-like. (I usually turn treble to full and bass a little higher than medium to compensate for such an effect).FWIW, I also looked at theMotorola T605briefly before buying this one, believing that they had similar feature sets. Not so: For the T605 to stream audio over your car speakers, it requires an auxillary input and a mute line in your stereo head unit, and as such, is not going to automatically mute most factory units.However, since I am still within my return period, I am contemplating replacing this unit with an aftermarket stereo. Part of the challenge is to find someting that (a) has decent handsfree quality/voice pickup (i.e. microphone NOT integrated into the deck itself, which rules out Sony), (b) has decent mapping to the Toyota steering wheel controls (either directly or with adapters such as the SWI line from Pacific Audio), and (c) does not look too gaudy with oversaturated colors, blinking lights, animations, etc.. That narrows the field considerably. My short list includes thePioneer DEH-P7000BT(though with theSWI-PS adapter, my up/down buttons would probably seek in tuner mode, not select previous/next preset), and any of several Kenwood head units with theKCA-BT200bluetooth module (though reviews have the handsfree voice quality at ""so, so""). So in the end, despite the quirks, it looks like I'll be keeping the MK6000... :)",3
"AT&T is evil

I used Cingular/AT&T for a year and a half. Reception was okay, but the customer service was terrible. They do not care about their customers, but are entirely focused on their bottom line. This is not the type of company I would choose to deal with. I'll spare you the gory details and simply recommend you choose someone else.",0
"AMAZONEWIRELESS RULES!!!

This is my third contract update through AmazonWireless. If you are eligible for an upgrade, or you aren't sure, Amazonwireless takes all the guess work out of it. I got a great phone, and it was the one that I actually wanted. ATT wanted to charge me 250 and extend my contract for another two years, but I went through AW.com and got it for a penny and renewed my two year contract with ATT. They had it on my doorsteps within 3 days, if you check periodically, they offer free shipping, and if you have a family plan, they can help with that too. My Mom recently got a Windows LG phone, and she loves it, and her best friend who is on the same plan, got at Captivate by Samsung. They take all of the work out it.. LOVE IT!!!",4
"You can do better for the price

Coverage is excellent. Rarely any dropped calls. After taxes and fees I pay about $54 per month for this service. When you consider they charge 30cents to send and receive text messages and there's no data whatsoever, 54 bucks is a lot of money. Only 450 minutes per month really isn't very competitive with T-Mobile and especially Boost. I will decide have to decide in the next three months what to do .. should I renew or go somewhere else. I'm likely to switch from AT&T. Since it's time to buy a new phone, I'm finding that all of AT&T's phones are ""smartphones"". They just assume everyone has data service. So, if I stay with AT&T I'll have to buy a HTC, Blackberry, iPhone, etc, but I will only be making calls with it. If I'm going to actually add a data plan, why not go unlimited with T-Mobile or Boost. That's where I'd recommend looking. You'll be surprised how quickly 450 minutes can get used. It sounds like a lot, but it's surprises me when I see the bill and see I've come very close to 450 minutes every month. AT&T needs to step-up and be more competitive.",1
"love it

There was a time when I thought AT&T was evil so I switched to Verizon...then Sprint...then T-Mobile. Well now I am back with AT&T and have had the best luck with them over all of the others. Even the customer service is awesome. I was debating between the Blackjack and the Tilt so I went into one of the local AT&T stores. I told them up front that I would be buying the phone on Amazon.com and they where still happy to answer all my questions. Just go to a AT&T store and you will see for yourself.",4
"Great Rollover Minutes!

I was skeptical at this program at first,but found it works great,thanks much,will use again,and is highly recommended!",4
"AT&T is evil

I used Cingular/AT&T for a year and a half. Reception was okay, but the customer service was terrible. They do not care about their customers, but are entirely focused on their bottom line. This is not the type of company I would choose to deal with. I'll spare you the gory details and simply recommend you choose someone else.",0
"AT&T is evil

I used Cingular/AT&T for a year and a half. Reception was okay, but the customer service was terrible. They do not care about their customers, but are entirely focused on their bottom line. This is not the type of company I would choose to deal with. I'll spare you the gory details and simply recommend you choose someone else.",0
"Think twice before you switch

I used Verizon for 3 years before switching to AT&T.; Price plans seemed identical so I wasn't too concerned. Problem is I had to pay $60 to activate the two phones I got. Didn't care too much about that until I got the first bill and found $20 in bogus fees and charges tacked on to the bill. Verizon's bogus junk was always less than $10.I'll be switching back to Verizon when the contract is done. Customer service was mediocre (about the same as Verizon's). Bogus charges kill the deal.",1
"AT&T is evil

I used Cingular/AT&T for a year and a half. Reception was okay, but the customer service was terrible. They do not care about their customers, but are entirely focused on their bottom line. This is not the type of company I would choose to deal with. I'll spare you the gory details and simply recommend you choose someone else.",0
"review20

Shipping and price great. The snap was slightly different in that it did not detach from the case. But it works good enough.",2
"Great, works well.

I've been very happy with this cover, fits over the phone nicely. I've had no difficulties using the camera - when the phone is open you may have to make an adjustment to one of the straps, but is easily moved out of the way of the lens and stays out of the way. The cover all in all has held up, protects the phone and is not overly bulky.",4
"Okay, but not worth the money

I bought this for my Razr V3t thinking it would fit snugly and there wouldn't be any problems. The worst problem is that the part that goes over the camera slightly obscures the lens on one side. A more aesthetic difficulty is that the circular part does not go over my glowing blue Motorola logo, and the case isn't exactly symmetrical. Other than that, it does the job of protecting the phone and keeping the screen scratch free pretty well.",2
"careful if you are porting over a phone #

Good pricing but BIG hassle - Amazon didn't pay attention that we had an existing a Nextel account that we were porting #'s over onto our ATT account - they put new phone #'s on the wonderful phones we got at an awesome price and they put the new phone #'s and opened up NEW ATT account we didn't authorize. What a BIG problem. Amazon didn't tell us the phones were active with new phone numbers so when we got the phones we ported over the Nextel #'s to our existing ATT account. Wonderful right! Yes until this week get a HUGE big on the NEW ATT account we DID NOT AUTHORIZE. When we purchased the phones we emailed them the phone #'s we wanted to port over and called them but to no avail. Atter several calls and getting transfered four times and telling the story over and over - finally got to someone at AT&T; that will fix the problem - but we still have to work through disputing the big bill on the new acountWhat a big waste of time.",3
"Flawless replacement

For someone who is prone to losing little expensive knick-knack accessories, this thing is a Godsend. It is priced what it is worth unlike brand-name equivalents sold at major retailers. It shipped fast, and did as I paid for it to do - sync and charge my ipod, without having to pay ridiculous margins for a piece of plastic wrapped wire.",4
"Doesn't work with iphone, disconnects after a few minutes

After few minutes the connection to iphone stops when itunes is open. Have to re-attach cable.Seems to be ok with itunes closed so far, but I use itunes.Also seems ok on adapter.",0
"will go bad in 1-2 months

I bought 3 of these cables from your store. One for my girl friend and two for my self.The cables did worked fine for the first 3-4 weeks but after that the connection to the cable is intermittent. When connected to ITunes, the computer won't recognize the device at all and when connected to the power adapter, the connection will be intermittent and the charging will work only once in a while.All 3 cables bear no mark of any physical damage. The cables do not look bent and there is barely and wear to the cable because of the usage.I hope you consider my comments and look in to this, because there are seriously some flaws with this product. I highly admire OEM for making good products at reasonable prices. But I won't expect the parts to go bad with in 1 month of usage. As of now, all the 3 cables I bought are unusable and I have to rely on the intermittent charging to charge my device.",0
"Only Charges the iPod does not Sync

I thought that it did both.It works fine, just not what I thought it was.",3
"Charges but doesn't connect to Itunes...

My first cable charged my Ipod but didn't connect with Itunes. I contacted the company and they sent me a new one, no questions asked, so I can give them 5 Stars for service. The replacement worked for awhile...it's now three months later and the replacement now does the same thing; it doesn't connect with Itunes and only charges. I tried my girlfriend's OEM Apple cable and this works fine, so it's definitely my cable. I don't know if I'm still under warranty, but this seems like a design flaw and I wouldn't recommend this product.",0
"Junk

This item fell apart the first time I used it. The casing on the end that goes into the iPhone came off and the wire inside broke off the contact. It is junk, don't buy it.",0
"DO NOT ORDER

This product is terrible and does NOT work. I can not get it to charge my phone when plugged into the wall through an adapter or through my computer's USB port. My computer tells me that it does not recognize the USB device. No wonder it was so cheap, I should have known better!",0
"Originally sent a different cable than what is shown.

The cables I received worked fine however they were not what was shown in the picture. The cables I got are thinner at the phone connection and break right when the cable starts. I know as we have three of these and they all have done this. I gave a 1 star review and was contacted by the seller the next day. They indicated that they did not have the ones shown but could give me ones in black or a different type. Upon request they provided a picture of both so I could see what I was getting. I indicated the black would work and I got them within a few day.Every company makes mistakes, it is how they respond to issues that speaks to their service. My issue was resolved quickly and to my satisfaction. Would buy from them again.",3
"the USB cable sucks

The cable slowed down my computer and my iPod whenever I tried to sync it with my iTunes, and plus, it snapped in two in about a week.",0
"My New Ipod Sync Cable

Works like a charm....It was funny because I went into shopko and there sync cable was 35 dollars lol but with amazon I spent less than 10. Great company to order from and I am satisfied 100%",4
"They work

You may get some occasional connection error with it and it will let you know. But overall, they work just fine. I haven't tried connecting it to my computer since the first batch froze my computer, but those cables were faulty and since got a replacement.The new ones work great.",4
"Nice Cable

This cable is a great value. It's also much longer than the standard cable that Apple provides.",4
"Worthless

The cable did not work, so I had to go to Best Buy and purchase their name brand- luckily that one worked. This was a waste of money.",0
"Works well enough

Works as well any chord I guess. It plugs pretty tightly into my iPod though. I keep thinking it's going to get stuck or I'm going to have a problem disconnecting with it but I haven't. Satisfied.",3
"A Cheap Alternative

Well, here is another cheap alternative to buying an iPod cable from Apple. ...And so far so good. Even my original Apple cable lasted maybe 18 months before I wore it out. I've had a couple more since then. This one seems okay for general use though I haven't had it long enough to give you an expected lifetime with the heavy use I put them through. It seems a reasonable substitute for the brandname version so far though for the price.",2
"No complaints

I bought 2 of these since they're so inexpensive, and I was already paying the shpping charges. They work perfectly fine, and I have cables pretty much where I need them without having to transport one from one place to another.",4
"Great product; skip the high price of Apple

This product was about 10% of the price that Apple and major third parties wanted for a replacement to my lost iPod cable. It came fast and it works just as well as the old one!",4
"Generic cable works fine

This is a perfectly serviceable cable for about 6 bucks including shipping. Arrived in a week. Don't waste money on brand name cables for iPod, HDMI, printers, etc. Go with generics.",4
"USB Doesn't charge iPhone...

This item doesn't charge my iPhone at all.. It shows as if it was however, it doesn't! That's what I get for purchasing something that was only $6. Went to Apple to buy a retail one and it works fine.",0
"They work

Cable work okay and charges iphone. it could fit better and could be more sturdy.",2
"Great Product

Does what it should: charges and syncs. Compared to the price Apple, and other companies at Best Buy, charge for a similar cable, the choice between buying this cable and others is easy.",4
"Still waiting

I ordered this product (more than one of them, no less) almost two weeks ago. The company has not only NOT shipped the items as of yet, but have not even bothered to answer my query when I asked why. I'm very disappointed- I expected to have the cables by now.",0
"Handy Item

Pretty much a self explanitory item, a charging cable. It was a little hard to plug into the bottom of my Nano but it does the job.",3
"Works Great!

I've had this for a few months now and I have yet to have any problems with it. It charges just fine!",4
"It works...

Product arrived on time and in excellent condition. I'm very pleased with this product; it works as it should with my Ipod Nano (2nd Generation) with no problems. However, like one previous reviewer stated the connector that connects to the Ipod is tight and you have to be gentle with it when disconnecting from your Ipod to prevent damaging the connector or your Ipod. Be sure to press the release buttons on the side and remove gently.I would recommend this product and would purchase it again at this price.",3
"great price

I can't believe the price on this item...even when you add shipping it's still cheaper than getting in the car to find a store that sells this. I should have bought several...",4
"sync cable

This cable is perfect, finally gets rid of some clutter around my desk. Works like a charm with no problems, excellent quality. Delivery was in time frame promised. Once again, it pays to shop at Amazon.",4
"IPOD cable

Not much to say about this cable, but it is well made and long (which works for me)Nice bang for the buck---The item arrived, as expected--no issues, great service as usual",4
"IPOD sync/charger

This cable was just what I needed, arriving quickly, in great condition, and at a very reasonable price.",4
"Serves Its Purpose

I was amazed at the value of the item for the money. Serves its purpose well as I keep it in my car for a quick attachment to my Ipod.",3
"Works for Nano but not Video Ipod

I purchased this cable as a secondary cable to connect my Nano into my car. It works fine. I'm too cheap to buy another Apple branded cable, that's why I decided to purchase this one.We did try and hook up my son's Video Ipod into my car using this cable, but it did not work. He had to use the cable that came with his Ipod in order to use his device in my car.",4
"Ipod Cable

I bought this Ipod cable for my son's Ipod Nano & we have had no problems with transferring music from the computer to the Ipod. I would recommend getting this cable & don't let the price deter you from buying this product, it works perfectly.",4
"Looks Great, Works Great!

A little worried about the dock end plug, but for the price, it's a great value!",3
"Its okay.

Takes a little longer to charge and the wire popped out of connecter over time, probably better to get original version.",2
"STAY CLEAR !

The cable is just anther poorly made knock-off piece of junk that looks absolutely nothing like the image...whereas the image shows a sturdy cable with wide connectors the cable you will get is a superthin fragile one...same junk you can pay less than a dollar for with other sellers....here is the email i sent to this wonderful seller:IMAGINE my surprise to see the same piece of sh-t cable i received to replace the junk i purchased (from another amazon seller) back in may ($1.OO)...lucky me got to pay three times that to get same ,likely chinese cheap made cable that looks NOTHING like the SANOXY cable pictured(the ONLY reason i purchased from you was BECAUSE of that image showing a much better made cable)...shame on me for not listening to all the reviews for the majority of sellers hawking these cables that i would be sent a P.O.S. product since the cost is low and you wouldnt expect anyone to bother returning..and of course shame on you for living up to that expectation..obviously a company of losers...that said please GFYSELF....SINCERELY, ANOTHER SCREWED CUSTOMER",0
"Great customer service.

5/20/2012-""It is not the same cable that is shown in picture. Thinner cable and weaker connector ends. Not sure why they can't show the true item they are selling. I will update if this gets resolved.****Update 5/31/2012They have great customer support. They corrected the issue very quickly. They sent a new cable and told me to go ahead and keep the old one.Very satisfied with this seller.",3
"Fire!

Bought this to use on a road trip with a 6 year-old. I loaded several of his favorite shows on an I-Touch and plugged in this cable. About an hour into the trip I heard him scream that the cord was getting hot and pulled over to see what was going on. Sure enough, the cord shorted itself and ""smoked"". I was so mad I through it away. Wish I would have saved it to post a picture of here. Buyer beware.",0
"Doesn't work, and slow priority shipping!

I highly recommend that you not purchase this product because 90% of the time it didn't work! Just didn't charge! Plus I paid $9 so that it would be priority shipping, but it took a week to get to me! Had to go to Fry's to get one that worked.",0
"Stopped working in less than a month

Worked great for the first couple of weeks now won't work at all. It will connect briefly but then disconnects.",1
"If it's not original-it's going to break

I've bought several of these over the course of time and something always goes wrong with them. This one's no exception. After a few months it quit working. Seems the connecting parts are not well made and the cords themselves tend to fray and the wires inside break (even when they're not wound tightly).",0
"Good Product

Everything was just as it said in the selling description. Shipping was fast. The cable worked without any problems... AWSOME!!!!",4
"Works great!

Why pay $20 for the OEM cable when this one works just as well? It's a great deal and I haven't had any problems with it at all. I recommend it!",4
"Great Deal

Works great on my iphone using the wall charger or synching with my laptop. Can't beat the price.",4
"It works!

It works, thats it. I tried other non apple iPod cables, but they didnt work well, this one does.",4
"Ecellent cable

This cable works exactly the same as the one apple provides. I lost mine and bought this one instead of the $20 ""Apple"" cable. Highly recomended. It does charge as well as sync.",4
"Syncs & charges a 5th gen iPod perfectly

I had no issues at all using this cable with my wife's 5th generation iPod (video). Eforcity fast shipping and a great price = zero complaints.",4
"First Rate Product

I received my order in record time. Product looks just like the Apple original and I have had no problems with syncing or charging. In fact this cable has worked faster than an original I have that still works. Definitely works well and seems a bit longer. Makes a great backup cable or a replacement in my case for an old frayed iPod cable. Have used it with both an older iPod and a newer iPhone with no problems.",4
"Faulty Cable

The iPod cable that I purchased from this seller worked for less than a day and the wires disconnected from the portion that connects to the iPod.Although it was only a dollar, I still lost time while waiting for the cable and then after it has broken.Review: 0.5/100",0
"iPod Sync cable. It's cheap and it works.

I bought this for my daughter to replace the factory apple cable that came with her iPod. In my opinion the replacement Apple cable was just too damned expensive for a short length of wire and a couple of ends.This one works just as well as the original at a fraction of the cost.",4
"customer service

Well I must say that customer service is a great help I was not satisfied with my order but customer service got right back with me and fixed my problem and for that I am very satisfied.",3
"Pick your seller carefully! iPhonesiSell was great...others not so much!

This review is for the second iPod sync and charge cable I have purchased on Amazon. The first one I bought for $2 and its uselessness caused me psychological stress of untold dimensions. The SECOND one I purchased from iPhonesiSell for around $5 and, by golly, it works. I was worried at first because it lacked the buttons on the iPod end and it looked very similar to the piece of crap I bought for $2. Plus when I first tried it, nothing happened. If this happens to you, try removing the power cord or battery from you PC or laptop and trying the cord after restoring power to your computer.What is really, really impressive is that before I figured out the problem I contacted iPhonesiSell and Jason immediately shipped me another cord after trying it out on his own iPhone and iPod. Now that I can listen to my music again, I no longer have the theme song to Quantum Leap in my head and better yet, my general good feelings about humanity have been restored.I feel so synced and charged. :)",4
"Excellent Value & Quality

I received the 2 USB charging cables ordered earlier than I thought. They were exactly what I expected and worked! Great deal.",4
"Absolutely Satisfied

I have been using this charging cable for the past week, and I'm happy to say that I have found no problems whatsoever. Previously, I had ordered another iPhone charging cable that wasn't OEM, and it broke after 2 uses! I highly recommend going with the OEM cable because the quality is substantially better. The service was also fantastic. I received my product on time, with no problems. I would highly recommend iPhoneiSell to others.",4
"So far, so good

Had it for almost a month- so far it works with both syncing to computer and wall charging. Let's hope it lasts.",4
"Apple Ipod USB Docking Cable

Ok, but not exactly the same as my original cable, as this did not have the side pinch clamps. Service was excellent.",2
"Basic Iphone Sync Cable

Works ok, sometimes it seems to have shortages. Definitely would reccomend though. The cord is made from decent quality. But then again it's just for something as simple as a sync cable.",2
"Never again

AT&T had the best coverage in Oklahoma that I have ever had in a phone company. That is the only good thing from them. They charged me and extra ten bucks a month for a service I didn't ask for or want. They (and Verizon) are the most expensive plans. Their customer service blows. They are currently trying to get money for a month of service I never had. I had an iphone for over a year. I love my iphone. I love it. I hate AT&T. I will never return to them. If they were a person I would wish their child was born with Downs. I went to t-mobile with my iphone and paid $30 less a month for the roughly same plan without a contract. That is $660 over a two year contract. I found out AT&T was going to buy T-Mobile and I'm now happily on Virgin. I pay $25 a month. I might move up to the $40 plan. That is still less than half what I would have paid AT&T.",0
"Problem with seller standing behind their product.

The product was shipped to me in a plastic bag with a mailing label stuck to it. Upon opening the plastic bag, I found the item had been crushed and broken, aparently during shipping.I contacted the seller the next day and was told to send the item back and they would ship me another one. The product was sent back to them, at my expense, one month ago today. I have yet to receive the replacement product.",0
"Broke After a Few Weeks

This thing worked fine for a couple of weeks and then the wheels came off. The grasping arms would not stay together and my phone kept falling out. Took it apart and found the teeth on the cog inside broke, so in the garbage it went. Would not recommend this to anyone!",0
"Poorly constructed

It wouldn't hold my iPhone 3G, which kept sliding off. The spring arm mechanism was broken within 10 minutes. The price was cheap enough, but as they say, you get what you pay for. It went in the trash the first day.",0
"Useful!

I use it for my Zune in my car so I can flip through songs (it's touch screen)while still keeping my eyes on the road.",4
"Zune Holder

""The Holder works great, it holds my zune very well but the only thing i disliked about this product is the sticker that holds the stand. It peels off when the inside of your car is heated.But the clipper that attaches to the AC fits perfectly.",3
"wouldn't know

I accidentally purchased this one, my phone is a Droid so it sure isn't gonna fit in this rink a Dink, but have submitted two return requests, only to have heard nothing thus far. Very disappointed with this but love the universal one I found...",0
"does the job well for little money

This little gadget works great. I got two of them. We use them hooked into the vent. They hold the phones snugly and still allow you to easily remove and place the phone. I have the LG Incite and an LG EnV.I tried using it with my Creative Zen X-fi. It holds it well enough but only vertically. It does not open wide enough to hold it horizontally. That was disappointing.",3
"Great, but some place fragile

I got this so that I could distinguish my phone from my wife's. In that respect it does it's job. There were no directions on how to put it on my phone, but after a few minutes I figured it out. It has protected our phones after a few drops just great. I have gotten many compliments on it. My only problem is that the rubber in some areas is so thin that it has already broken. But then again this is so cheap, you get what you pay for.",3
"Not the correct Skin

This is not actually for the L7c... the one that I had shipped to me was for the L7... buyers be careful, it may not be worth your time or money.",0
"questionable benefits

the advantages of a family plan are questionable at best. overall it's not cheaper per minute. the main feature is that the minutes of the plan are shared between the lines (one person can use 90% of the total minutes, for example). also, you get free talk between family members ... but hey, you probably live with the people on your family plan so how much are you going to be talking with them on the phone?note that each line on the family plan is it's own contract. if you cancel a family plan, you are charged the cancellation fee for each line. if you cancel one line, the remaining lines remain on the family plan. for example, if i have two lines and cancel 1, the remaining line remains on an (overpriced) family plan. really make sure you won't need to get out of your contract before you sign up.",2
"Good phone, small

This is a good phone, very small, great call quality. I'm not going to do a huge review but just wanted to let any prospective buyers know the phone comes unbranded and with a black faceplate installed (the pink one they show is included as an extra). I had read that elsewhere so I ordered the phone -don't let the pinkness stop you if you are thinking about this phone.",4
"Worth buying for the price

This product is effective for the price. I've used it on a few long trips and liked it. It does tend to pick up some static from time to time but it's much less expensive than all of other IPOD add ons.",2
"Great for Ipod

I bought this for my fiance for Christmas in 2006 and he's still using it up until now. He loves this little contraption! He uses it during long and short drives. He still thanks me once in a while. Yeah, it does get some static but you can change the channel so there would be none.",4
"great ipod acc.

this tiem is a great acc. for ur ipod. it charges, holds and transmitts to the car radio with close to cd style sound. me and my gf love it.",4
"Don't Buy it...

This Car Kit does not work for the Creative Zen M. I had to return them.",0
"Worst Service Ever

I've never had such bad cell phone service. Constant dropped calls, static, randomly fluctuating signal. I don't recommend Cingular/ATT, really the worst.",0
"Do not buy - this is worthless. Go with Fellowes WriteRight instead.

The cleaning ""cloth"" is a one-ply sheet of paper that probably can't be used more than once. One screen protector comes in the package - pretty pricey for five bucks plus shipping.It does not include the ""installation card"" described on the package. The Fellowes WriteRight screen protectors for PDAs do include a card, and it helps to smooth out bubbles as you apply the film to the screen.It doesn't go on clean to begin with. As I started to apply the thing I could see there was already dust on the sticky side - so it wasn't ""bubble-free application"" as it says on the package.After trying to clean the dust off the damn thing, I just quit and threw the whole package away. Stay away from this one and save your money! Get the Fellowes WriteRight Universal Screen Protectors from here or Best Buy and cut it to fit your phone. It's cheaper per sheet - 10 - 12 in a package for not much more - a much better deal than this product.If I'd seen this in a store, the Engrish packaging would have made me think twice about it (and put it back on the shelf):""Screen Guarder - The gre atest guarder for lcd screen""""Clean handheld screen with the clothh provided...""""Peal and fold the plastic backing about an inch away.Be ssure the sticky side is facing down and not touched with your fingers.""",0
"Waste of Money

This product was a total waste of money. No matter how hard I tried I could not get the bubbles out from under the screen guard. Plus I put my phone in my pocket with a couple of coins in there and the guard had a scratch on it when I removed my phone from my pocket..Bottom line - the screen guard was guarding my trash can within one day of using it! Don't waste you money.",0
"great idea

This screen guard went on easy, fits great, no bubbles on install and protects my Moto Q screen as advertised. Even though the Q is not a touch screen device, it is still a good idea to protect it. Small investment to make. No adverse affects on visibility at all.",4
"Dust Magnet--Don't Buy

This product is not what its cracked up be, if looking for a screen protector, look elsewhere. I can use the cloth and clean my own screen which is great but the screen protector really makes the screen look bad. Waste of $10 and customer service won't respond to my email, matter of fact, email to customer service didn't ever deliver.",0
"Decent product

I got this because it was good price and its works as intended. Not much can be said, it’s a screen saver.",2
"Worked Great

For whats its worth, this item worked great on my Q when I used it. No longer have a Q, but I also forgot to rate this item.",2
"Smooth

Fitting this on my MOTOQ was very smooth. The protector does what it is supposed to do without changing the looks of the phone.I am still struggling to find a screen protetor for my HTC aria which fits as easily as this one and as smooth as this.",3
"Horrible Seller Product not as Described!

I purchased this product. >:( Firstly it did not come with any attaching tools like implied. Second it was only 1 protector not 6X as listed. Thirdly when I contacted customer service they were like ""sorry its a listing error"" and pretty much ""screw you!"". I highly recommend finding another source for this product.",0
"Scratch guard for my Motorola Q

This screen guard fit perfectly on my Motorola Q's screen and does not come off.",4
"OOHHH Shiny!

While not being entirely enthused about the costs, this product does just as it claims. The only thing I didn't like was that, after a while, it started coming up (read around 3 months). I am hard on phones though, so the average user may find this just the ticket!",4
"Perfect fit and protection for my screen.

This works very well to protect my screen, although it is not a touch screen phone it does keep it from getting scratched.",3
"plastic clear screen

i really like this product it comes in handy keeping my phone LCD monitor free from scratches.",4
"Exactly what I expected.

This is exacly what I was looking for. Believe it or not, it can be a bit tricky to put it on, but not impossible. Good clarity.",4
"You need a magnifying glass to read the instructions...

Ok, now that I understand how to attach the guard, the instructions need a magnifying glass. The package comes with the screen guard sandwiched between two protectors, a lint cloth, and a squeegee.Each of the protectors has an adhesive tab, so you peel one off using the adhesive tab to reveal the sticky side of the screen guard, apply that to the phone, and THEN peel off the TOP plastic protector using the second tab. That leaves the REAL screen guard in place.Other than that, it seems to work. (uh, the guard is not scratch resistant, and tends to look ""oily"" when cleaned.)",2
"Better off buying this at a local retail store

I had multiple problems with this item. The company sent me a 2nd cover but had the same problem. You're better off going to Best Buy and buying it from them. I did get a full refund though from the company on Amazon.",0
"Screen Guard.

It works very well. easy to apply.I am glad I have it.",4
"Scratch Resistant Screen and Lint Cloth

This product is great... I'm glad it came with the cloth, too.",4
"LG Phone Battery.

Whole process was good. Delivery was reasonable. Product works. Would buy from here again in future.",3
"simply, it works

The Battery is a tight fit but it works well and holds strong. Being the cheapest I could find i've had no real problems",2
"Boost Mobile will save you lots of Money.

I have been using boost mobile for about 3 years now. I tell you i do not have to deal with the hassle of a contract. If you dont like something in your plan, you can easily change it. If you cant afford your bill one month, you can switch to pay as you go. You cant do that with a contract, they will simply shut your phone off. I have noticed now that Sprint has taken over boost, they are going more to the phones without sim cards. I prefer the Sim because if your phone breaks, you could just remove the Sim and put it in another phone. Now if it breaks you have to deal with the dreadful send your phone off to be fixed or replaced. I still prefer Boost over all the other carriers.. Again this is my opinion.",4
"Try tracfone instead !!!

Tracfone gives better deals in minutes.It is perfect for those with light, in town usage. It only uses one unit per minute, two if you're outside of your area code(roaming), and long distance doesn't cost any extra. The airtime doesn't cost a fortune, and you have no credit checks, or monthly bills. Reception is good because they utilize many different providers instead of just one. They also have a referral program, so you can earn 100 extra minutes for free if your friends and family buy one too(they also get 180 minutes). If you want a referral to get started with 100 free minutes, just e-mail me at amitgames@yahoo.com , I'd be happy to send you the link!",0
"pretty good... but.....

I really love the features of this phone. Everything everyone says that it has - it has. Mine came with up to 7 hours of talk time, which in real talk time is about 3-4 hours which is excellent. It also came with 16 mb of memory which is awesome because no other phone had it. Here's the but .... My husband's screen went out on 2 of them! I thought, unlucky break. We both came eligible for upgrades in January 2008, but I decided to keep my phone because it is sooo good! My husband was using an old phone we had in storage because his screens had gone out way ahead of upgrade time - so of course he upgraded. About a week after he upgraded, I noticed my screen didn't come up with the call - it was very slow. Before I could take the time to get upgraded and have a new phone on the way - my screens blanked out. First the inside screen - now the outside too. Yes, I can answer it if it rings. No, I cannot tell who is calling unless I specified a ringtone for them, thankfully, I did for my family. No, I cannot tell if I missed a call, or have messages waiting, and obviously, I cannot check text messages and there is no access to my address book. It's a powerful phone ... but .. the screen...is not reliable. I had my phone less than 1.5 years (AT&T lets you upgrade early - thankfully!) My husband had his about 1 year and it went out. Anyone else have the screen problem?",2
"Not bad for the price

I bought this phone for the sole purpose of making calls and because of the bluetooth feature. I have handsfree bluetooth link in my car, and it has been a great help in allowing me to focus on driving and not holding a phone. I had a Motorola Razr V3 that was given to me when I signed up for my plan, like most products built now days the stupid thing died just out of warranty period, and don't ever expect a helping hand from Motorola, and much less T mobile they both could care less. When I received this phone I installed the SIM card and started to use it, I have had it for a few weeks now and the reception is better than the Motorola, plus I was able to install a few games and apps. on this phone that make it just what I was looking for and then some. The best part of this is that I did'nt have to lock in under another contract with T-mobile and when the contract is up so will my business to them. I think its a great phone for the money, packed with features, and especially the bluetooth integrates really well with the handsfree in my car.",4
"Didn't last very long

My fiancee and I bought a pair of these at the same time, about a year ago. Within the last month, both of them developed the same problem - the video screen stopped working. So I can't navigate through the menus, I can't tell who is calling me, and I can't look up people's numbers. What a piece of junk.",0
"Junk at best

I've had my cell phone for 18 months, and it has been torture. I have to wait 3 months to get a new one...so I bide my time. It turns off all the time now, with no reason at all. I get cutoff on almost every call over 5 min, and it doesn't respond sometimes so I have to power it off and reset. The ATT store just stares blankly at it when it does this and they try to sell me a $399 Iphone. Sad thing is it is better than the previous Motorola I had that died and I lost all my contacts!",0
"DO NOT BUY WHITE SCREEN PROBLEM

We bought 3 of these sony ericsson cell phones in June 2007. 2 of the 3 have white screened. One has been replaced by warranty so far. They send the same phone as a replacement so who knows how long that will last. They were not abused phones only routine handling. When we bought them the ATT salesperson recommended them over another we were looking at. No one mentioned this had been a problem.",0
"WORST PHONE EVER

I hate this phone!!! Every person I have ever met that has this phone also hates it.I don't do any advanced operations. I just want a phone that works as a phone... simple.This one is cheap and flimsy. Somehow the chip inside often comes dislodged shutting the phone off. And the worst feature is a camera button on the side that can not be disabled. If you keep the camera in your pocket as you walk it will continually take pictures.Stay away from this... you will be disappointed.",0
"Sony Ericsson Z520a

I have had the phone for 2 years. I complained to Cingular about all the dropped calls. I have another phone with Cingular that works fine in the same house. Cingular or should I say AT&T said it was not the phone but the area i live in(BULL).",1
"Stay away from this phone!

I am on round 3 of this phone and Cingular (ahem... AT&T) seems to think it's okay to keep sending me a broken one. Phone #1 would just turn off all the time. It didn't matter if the battery was fully charged or not, it would just turn off and cause me to miss all sorts of calls. Phone #2? Same problem. Phone #3? Same problem PLUS it now only displays a white screen and I have to guess when I'm calling people. I'm getting a new phone from Cingular in the next few days... but DO NOT GET THIS PHONE!",0
"Nice phone, but fails quickly

I got this phone from Cingular about 15 months ago. It's a decent phone in terms of features, etc., and I've always preferred the Sony UI to the others. Just like the last Sony phone I owned, however, the contacts with the power adapter started failing soon after I got the phone. Whether the phone charges or not is pretty temperamental, and to get the phone to even connect to the charger in the first place requires a lot of connector-wiggling and wishful thinking. I'm browsing unlocked phones on Amazon now because several of the buttons on my phone have stopped working. I can still navigate through my call lists, etc., but the main selection button on the left hand side, the numbers one through three, and the power button have all stopped working. It's been this way for more than a week, and restarting the phone (which requires battery removal, since the power button won't respond when the phone is on) doesn't do anything. Cell phones should be made to last more than a single year, and both Sony phones I've had have failed in about that timeframe. After this second problem phone from Sony Ericsson, I'm going to be trying out a different brand.",1
"Stay away from this phone

All the features are nice but it will drop calls. I am waiting for a chance to get a new phone. :(",0
"Pretty darned good!

January 2006: I got this phone last week to replace a multiband (GSM and TDMA) S-E phone after Cingular discontinued the multiband service <grump>. I was worried that with GSM only I would not get the coverage I got previously, but I was wrong. I get really much better coverage with this phone. In fact, I would say that this phone is the best I have ever had for picking up signals.The problems: What I have seen reported here and in other reviews are generally true. It's just a matter of how much they bother you. In particular: (1) the light turns off quickly and when it is off you can see nothing at all. (2) The outside buttons (volume and camera) are pretty easy to press by accident. OTOH, they generally don't do any harm, and they do light the light. (3) Nav key is pretty small; I can see someone with big fingers might have trouble (I don't).The positives: (1) Seems very good at picking up signals. (2)Supports MIDI ring tones which are lots smaller than MP3. (3) Voice dialing seems to work smoothly. (4) Easy to turn ringer to silent when in a meeting or whatever. (5) Several ways to get to contacts quickly. E.g. voice dial; shortcut from Nav Key to contacts; hit a dial key to get to contacts starting with those letters.And one final point: Go to the S-E web site to do the setup you need. They have a set of web pages to configure the phone; they ask you your carrier, phone number, etc etc and then SMS the right info to the phone to set up all the web stuff you need (except the SMS-to-email gateway, strangely. )Overall, I am very happy with this phone; it is probably the best I have had. A few nits, but they really don't bother me much.============================After a few weeks of use, I am adding the following:I'm still very happy. Another thing that works very well is the Infrared. I snagged some music from the internet (mostly free MIDI stuff or samples of recordings) and uploaded it to the phone with IR. It was effortless and required little figuring out. I think there was an easy-to-find place on the phone to turn IR on and my computer just pinged and asked me what I wanted to do with my new-found IR partner.One other small disadvantage: The -beep- prompting you to speak the voice dial is quite faint. I missed it a couple times and just sat there waiting to speak the callee's name. Also, the vibrate is pretty weak. I had it in my pocket and did not even notice an incoming email. Maybe a call would be more noticable since it lasts longer.And I agree that the camera is not too useful, at least so far. But hey, that is not why I bought it.I'm still happy with it, and my rating of 4 stars is unchanged.=============================And now 6 months later: Ok, ok, the camera button position stinks. I tend to take pictures of the inside of my pockets since it that is where it somehow manages to get pushed. But I did find that you can turn on the light by pushing the volume button twice.Another issue which is partly my own fault: I tend to miss calls because the ring tone is too soft. That may be because the song I chose starts out too soft. Use care!====================================10 months later: I took the phone with me on a trip that took me through Heathrow airport and on to Bangalore India. The multiband-edness of the phone was great...it worked well in all locations. I sent and received an SMS message in LHR, and I actually bought a pre-paid SIM card in India to use in the phone (Air-Tel) and it worked wonderfully. There are even some features that I have never seen before (immediate messages on the screen showing amount of time left for example) that worked fine.=======================================Probably my final edit on Sept 30, 2008: Google ""white screen of death"" and z520. You'll find a description of what happened. Essentially, the phone still works, but the screen is all white. Not very good for using the directory, but ok on bluetooth. You can hold the cover in a certain position and get the screen to work again for a while, but I'm in the market for a new phone...I suppose it lasted longer than most phones gotten with a 2 year contract from a service provider, but I'm not terribly pleased.",3
"Making and receiving calls, and much more

Basically, what I need in a cell phone is the ability to make calls to people I want to speak with, and to receive calls from people who need to speak with me. That's it!Of course, any old phone will do that, but there's my image to look out for, so I also want it to look expensive and sleek, to be able to pick up signals even in office blocks, have long battery life, and have tons of cool features to talk about, even if I never use them. The ability to withstand sudden impacts and the occasional passing shower is also an asset.So far, this phone has met all my needs as follows:(1) It makes calls just great(2) It receives calls clearly(3) It looks trendy with its cute little handle-shaped antenna, which is very useful as a handle when pulling it from your bag(4) It's not the most expensive, but it looks like a million bucks(5) It picks up signals in office buildings (and elsewhere)(6) Excellent battery life(7) It fell and survived (JAN 16 - EDIT: IT FELL AGAIN AND THE INTERIOR DISPLAY IS DAMAGED. THE PHONE HOWEVER STILL WORKS)(8) It got drizzled on and survivedFeature wise:(1) It has a camera and can take video recordings(2) You can set up speed dialing fairly easily(3) It has flashing lights when it rings, and you can change the light shows (or turn the darn thing off already)(4) Lots of memory for lots of numbers, e-mail addresses, birthdays and so on(5) You can set different lights and ring tones for each one of your friends(6) You can show a different photo on the display outside to the one inside.(7) It has a stopwatch and calculator(8) It has a loud speaker! (All the better for us all to hear you my dear)(9) Media player, and use can use a headphone (sold separately)(10) Voice activated commands (Answer and Busy, or you choose)(11) Changeable covers to meet your mood (Always gray, thank you)(12) Big numbers and letters for easy dialing and text messages (if you're the texting kind)(13) It can vibrate!!!!!!!! (Call me back! Call me back!)(14) I had somebody send me Crazy Frog as a ring tone, so I can REALLY annoy my favorite people. (It's got Bluetooth and infra-red for transferring data - but don't ask me how to use them - I just like saying that I have it)(15) Lots of shortcut keys to get to things quickly(16) Internet services (I can't use these yet, because my provider doesn't offer it)(17) it has a very nice alarm clock featureThings not so great about it:(1) The position of the camera button is bad for me. I use a Body Glove case, and when I pull out the phone, I sometimes inadvertently take a picture on the way out. Similarly when trying to open it in a hurry.(2) The picture quality isn't the best(3) It's not easy to open with one hand(4) While the volume buttons are conveniently placed on the side, I sometimes hit them when answering a call.(5) The sound is kinda tinny(6) Not enough cool ring tones (yeah, I can get more, but using Bluetooth means I have to read the manual)(7) You have to remember to use the arrow keys to get to other tabs in the menus to see all the features(8) Speed dialing needs two buttons (I'm accustomed to holding down one button)(9) The lights go out really quickly before you can finish deciding what you're looking forOverall, a great phone for the price, and it looks good too.Amanda Richards, January 10, 2006",3
"Almost perfect. Nice deal for the price.

I've been using this cell phone for more than a month now and up to now I'm glad with the purchase. Being a Motorola user for the past 2 years, I preferred this phone over the Motorola V3 black since now everybody has the V3. At every corner you see someone using it, whereas the Z520a is not even being sold here in my country... that, and a 60$ difference when I bought it. Also, the fact that the Z520a came with over 17 MB of internal memory and the V3 only has like 6 MB.Now, the Pros: Nice design, sturdy construction, its small, better user interface than Motorolas, 17 MB memory for storing lots of pics, vids, themes, games, and of course, mp3 ringtones. Useful external screen, the battery last almost a week without charging. I like the file manager, it sorts files by type and gives access to the entire flash memory and the address book is very accesible, displays useful information and it's neatly organized. The external speaker plays mp3s loud and clear enough. The option for taking self portraits with the help of the external LCD is great. And the side lights are a nice add-on to show to your friends (look: shiny lights!!).The Cons: Well, first, I would have given 5 stars to this phone if it came with any type of slot for additional storage (My kingdom for a transflash slot!)... second, both LCD screens are hard to see on a sunny day. It's difficult to open the phone with one hand (something I could do easily with my old V-551). The speakerphone is not so loud when you are in a conversation even if the volume is all the way up. Finally, I have a Motorola HS-820 bluetooth headset that I used with my last phone, but it seems the Z520a doesn't likes this headset. I cannot voice dial and if you make a call using the phone's keypad you have to keep the phone open, or it will hang the call, which is not very pleasant. Maybe its a configuration setting I'm not making but who knows. On the other hand, the wired hands-free that comes with the phone is very nice. It has great sound and you can use it as a one-ear headphone for mp3's since it has better sound than a lot of other cheap headphones.In the overall, I think its a great phone except for those problems I mentioned. I recommend it.",4
"Nice phone

I bought this phone from Amazon. I like the unlocked ones so I can keep my current plan. Now talking about the phone. You will find a lot of infomation on other website. I just want to clarify something:The recieption is good. My old Nokia phone performs poorly at my home, but this one seams really good. Finally I could walk from my bedroom to living room, to kitchen without someone tell me 'I can't hear you'.The external camera button is a little bit loose, but still need to push it for a while to active the function. I saw some reviews saying camera always got turned on by accident. I don't think it's happening to me. You really need to push and hold to turn it on.The picture quality is less than what I expected, at least doesn't look good on the phone. But I wasn't planing on using it for anything serious.The screen shuts off fairly quick. Majority of the time you are talking with a black screen. I guess we just has to get use to it.One last thing, this package don't have data (USB) cable. But I hae bluetooth on my computer, so it doesn't matter to me.I am looking forward to use it in other countries to test out the quad band. Also looking forward to get additional covers so it stands out among other blue/sliver phones.",4
"Excellent phone after MUCH research

I have very much enjoyed using my T610 for years (via T-Mobile US), but I wanted to upgrade to better PIM support. After a great deal of searching and review reading, I picked this phone for features and value. I use the bluetooth every day (the IR only occasionally), and I've been able to retire my shaky T3 (sorry Palm) entirely. I had only a small hiccup setting this up for T-Mobile (unsupported), and the ease of use is FANTASTIC. Not the phone for everyone, but if you want your phone to take over PIM duties, offer good WAN browsing, news, email, and messaging (as well as very decent still and video cameras), this is an EXCELLENT value. As for the phone calls, the speaker is very good, and I get clear reception. If you really want to listen to music on your phone and not your iPod, this isn't the phone for you (no storage expansion). If you just want to make phone calls, this may be too much phone for you (too many goodies). In comparison to the T610 in the same usage area, there is slightly more tendency to get drop outs, and that's why this review is 4/5 stars.Pros: Near-PIM usabilityExcellent voice and data (sorry, no EDGE - only drawback)Very handsome form factor (the grey stone cover beats the PEBL any day)Great UI softwareCons: VGA camera (still good, though) & can't turn off shutter soundCan't adjust backlight timer (on/off only)Antenna may not be as good as previous models.",3
"Adorable - It's a SONY!

I bought this phone in April and I must say don't buy a phone on looks alone. Though I love the phone the most annoying thing is I get almost to no signal anywhere inside buildings and sometimes outside the phone will just cut out due to no signal.Besides the signal problem this phone is great - mine came with a free bluetooth headset and 2 free face plates, one of which is furry to touch. You can buy faceplates separately, which is a nice change to only Nokia phones getting them.The phone itself has many settings and allows you to go on the Internet and download songs, sounds, themes, music, games, videos and much more.Some things that are special to this phone include changing how the light glow around the phone, a MusicDJ, a VideoDJ, PhotoDJ, world clock, remote control, media player, camera and infrared port.You have other average settings like calendar, alarms, scheduler, themes, master reset, sound recorder, tasks, notes, synchronization, timer, stopwatch, calculator, code memo, profiles, language, shortcuts, speed dial, silent mode, key sound, wallpaper (internal & external), screensaver and brightness.Overall it's a great little phone and I'd recommend it to my friends.",3
"Don't waste your money

I have had this phone for about six months. After a month, I got the white lines thru the outside screen so I can't see who is calling unless I open the phone. Last week, the down and left arrows just stopped working and I can only navigate thru menus by going up or right!It's a piece of junk and way overpriced. Please buy a different cell phone. I am careful with my things and there's no way I damaged this phone. It just doesn't work properly.",0
"Awesome Phone for the Money - 5 Stars for Value

Amanda Richards hit the nail on the head, but she didn't get into how nice the Bluetooth is on this phone. In addition to being a VERY SOLID (both in build and function) phone with a lot of features you wouldn't expect to find in something this low in price, you'll also get FULL Bluetooth 1.2 capability.What does this mean?Well, you can transfer mp3 ringtones to it, you can connect a headset to it, you can transfer themes and photos to and from it and you can even tether it to your laptop to use as a modem!If you want a fancy phone, you'll have to pay for it. But, if you want a decent phone that has an awesome battery life, a sharp, colorful screen, Bluetooth that works and custom themes, then you can't do better than this!I like this phone and use it often as a backup phone.",4
"A troubled product with good features

I have had this phone for about a year, for better or worse and have had the full experience of the horrible firmware that it has. Random restarts, muted calls, failing rendering of the menus, etc. Don't buy this phone unless your sure or more likely a masochist.Feature wise it a very strong phone, the bluetooth working correctly, syncing, reception, etc. But, killed by buggy software making the phone unusable, just plain bad.",1
"Serviceable

This is a solid flip-style cell phone, in my humble opinion.I bought the phone for one main reason:I wanted a flip phone with a voice recorder feature. While Motorola phones to come equipped with a voice recorders, the amount of memory that one is allowed to use for voice records is very limited. With this phone, I can compose many short notes to myself, such as what items to buy from the grocery store, whom to call, what the license plate number was of the person who hit my car, etc.The phone's camera is also adequate for my purposes. However, I'm not a big photo taker. I have used the phone to document damage to my car (after I had a broken car window, for example).The data cable and free software pack is that you can download from Sony's website allow you to transfer images and sounds to and from the computer with relative ease, free of charge.One annoying feature of the phone: it takes a non-standard headset, charger, and data connection cable. So, you cannot use handsets equipped with standard 2.5 mm connectors. unfortunately, I have not found a very good Bluetooth headset that works well with the phone. So, one's best bet is to use the standard headset that comes with the phone.as previous reviewers have commented, the phone's screen does blank from time-to-time.It is difficult to use the voice-activated dial feature. Recognition is very poor with this phone. Motorola phones, in general, have slightly more sophisticated voice-activated dial features.It is also fairly easy to record conversations using the voice-recorder feature. So, let's say you're on the phone with someone in the car, you don't need to have pen and paper in hand to take down addresses or phone numbers. You can simply record the needed information and playback. I often use this feature when I'm calling restaurants or merchants for addresses, telephone numbers, or directions.I've found that battery time is generally quite good.As with all cell phones, make sure you determine what features you want in advance, do your research, and purchase a phone that has all the features you want.I, for instance, am most interested in the voice-recorder that this flip phone is equipped with. I can live with the phone's other deficits.I would suggest going in to one or more stores to make the purchase, if possible. I realize that is not always possible, particularly with phones that are not very popular or with unlocked phones, as in this case.nevertheless, if you do your research somewhat carefully and thoroughly, you can generally find a phone that meets your needs.",3
"Irritating side buttons

This telephone is quite featureful. I've managed to do things like download MP3 ringtones from the web with it with little hassle. If you don't want to use the fancy features so much, then the interface is much more cluttered than you wanted, but overall it's not so bad.Two things I hate about it, though. One is that the position of the antenna is such that when talking to someone I sometimes curl my fingers around it and reception becomes awful. I hadn't realised what use a sticking-up antenna actually is. The other is that having tiny buttons on the side really doesn't work for me. I keep activating displays about my appointments and whatever that I don't care about. When the phone bumps other things in my pocket it takes pictures of the inside of my pocket; every so often I spend a few merry minutes deleting them all again one-by-one. If I pick the phone up wrong I hit a side button that seems to drop the call. Altogether, it's far too easy to press the side buttons, and annoying when it happens. I'd certainly not buy another of these phones for those reasons.Also, if you leave the phone on too long it crashes or the screen stays blank or whatever, so I try not to leave it turned on continuously for more than a day or so without 'rebooting' it.When I first got the phone, I found the user interface not very intuitive, but reading the manual carefully solved a lot of those issues, so if you also find it more awkward at first than it should be then check the manual for handy shortcuts and suchlike.",1
"Worthless

When I first got this phone I was pretty excited to have all the features I wanted and I did enough research to think this was a good buy. I was happy with the phone for a few months but then its shortcomings became blatantly obvious.Right away I noticed the lack of decent ringtones and software but whatever. It is impossible to carry this phone without taking about 30 pictures of your pocket a day. The outside camera button cannot be disabled and I am constantly hearing snapshots being taken from my pockets. Next to this button are volume buttons that also act as silencing of incoming calls and call decline. These are also almost impossible to avoid when either taking the phone out when receiving a call or when you are trying to flip it open. I always end up unintentionally declining calls.The WORST of it started about 6 months after I got the phone when the outside screen started getting lines through it, making it impossible to read and it started to not properly dial out and receive calls. about 8 times out of ten when dialing out all I get is a series of clicks and the call won't go through until you shut it off and restart it. Then you get to make one or two more calls before having to restart again. I tried my sim card in several other brands of phones to make sure it wasnt the network and they all worked fine. When it is in this crapped out mode you also cannot receive calls but you don't know its happening. Once in a while I get tones indicating I have 3 or more messages where the phone never even rang.I RMA-ed the phone to Sony and they promptly sent it back with a fixed screen but the phone still does not dial or receive calls properly. Now the sound crackles when I am on a call as well. Sony tells me to send it back again. You have to send it with delivery confirmation and it costs about $20 a shot. Also you have to go without a phone for 2 weeks. My wife got the same phone and it is starting to do this as well. I argued with Sony that they must be aware of the problem if two phones in the same house are doing this in less than 6 months. They refuse to give me a new or different phone. Good luck with this $200 paperweight.",0
"Cell Phone

Overall it works great. I had a different phone that would always drop calls and never getting me my text messages. This phone has no problems with that and I am able to hear better and also change my volumes more easily.",3
"Very cool feature-wise, but very fragile - don't buy it!!

I loved this phone for a little more than a year since I've had it - very cool features. I have video-recorded with it, taken pictures, used a blue-tooth headset, customized it to my needs, and loved it. The antenna's great, never had any connection/signal problems. The battery is very good. Looks very cool, is sleek and light....everything nice except one fine day it lost its signal reception inside the house. I took it to Cingular to check the SIM, etc. It seems the antenna has developed some problems and picks or doesn't pick a signal at it's own will! As luck would have it, it's just out of the 1-year warranty period; can't afford a repair. Not reliable any more, so I am living off a borrowed old phone, looking sadly at my sleek Z520a and wishing it was working as before. I'd say it's rather fragile, so you need to weigh the pros and cons before buying it.Update on Jan 10,07: I took it to a repairshop, and they told me it was a very common problem with the Z520 or 525s: Screen going blank, poor reception or ""No Network Coverage"" on the phone where all the other brands with the same services are working fine! After that I researched more and saw it on forums.cingular.com and other such sites. I was foolish to not have researched before I bought that phone. Please don't commit the same mistake!",1
"Not very good

I bought this phone in February of this year. . . after pretty typical use, it was non-functional by August.",1
"Meh...it's okay.

I really, really wanted to like this phone. I wanted to like it so much that I forcibly ignored its problems until I could ignore them no more. I bought this phone to replace my Sony Ericsson candybar phone (T616), which was an awesome phone, but died much too soon. I decided that I would move away from the candybar phones and get a flip phone. I chose this phone because it looked sturdy, it was stylish, it had a camera, and it had an infrared port, which I always use to transfer photos to my laptop. At first, the phone seemed great. It is definitely a tough flip phone with a great keypad, a bright screen, multiple ringtones to choose from, and an inutitive menu. The main problem I have with this phone is that it freezes during calls. Practically every call that lasts longer than fifteen minutes will be cut off because my phone has a conniption fit. I have to commiserate with the other reviewers who mentioned having to take the battery out. I have had to do that, as well, though sometimes just turning the phone off will do the trick. However, the fact remains that I shouldn't HAVE to do this. I just want my phone to work correctly!I gave the phone three stars because I think it has great potential. Unfortunately, its ability to keep my calls connected is declining as time goes on.",2
"charger ssinks, poor shell design

I had this phone for about three weeks. I absolutely hated it. The charger that came with it broke on the first use, so I got a $30 charger for it, and that too broke on the first use. I sent it back.I also did not like the shell of this phone. The cover is slightly recessed, and there isn't a good place to grip it to open it. I lost a couple of incoming calls because the cover slipped back down when I tried to open it and thus ended my call before I even answered it. I had to set the phone to answer the calls manually after I opened the shell to prevent me from losing the calls.The screen icons are also very tiny, and not overly intuitive.This was probably my fifth cell phone, and I liked it the least of any phone I've had. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.",1
"worst phone ever

I have had alot of cell phones and this is the worst I have ever had.The buttons on the side are in an bad place. I take lots and lots of pictures of my pocket because of them. It turns off by itself. The screen blanks out. It has two of the worst games ever included with it. It is not a user frienldy phone at all. Dont' waste your money on this phone.",0
"The worst phones my family and I have ever had

We originally purchased 4 of these phones. The had problems from the start. There was a silent recall, tons of memory problems and makes the commercial of least drop calls a standing joke in our family.Due to all the problems and warranty returns we have had 12 of the phones now and most likely counting.For all those that put up with such a bad phone from Sony/Cingular it is just that they make it so hard to replace them. We just suffer through the process ... Cingular finally changed out 2 of the Sony z520s with different models ... but two of us still have to suffer.Good luck if you like this phone ... either you are one of the very lucky ones to not get a defective phone (as there are literally thousands of postings from thousands of people on the Sony and Cingular sites) or your expectation of quality is not very high.",0
"zero stars really

Got this phone with a contract in April 2007. By Nov. it white screened. No problem, it was under warranty and att sent a replacement. That one white screened after about 6 weeks. They sent one more telling me they had a ""three strikes"" clause and that if this one broke under warranty, they would send me a different phone altogether. Guess what? The third didn't even last a week before it white screened. They weren't dropped or otherwise abused. They're just lousy phones. ATT sent an LG to replace the third failure.",0
"Love everything about it Please bring it back!

I love this phone and everything about it! I love the open handle at the top/ I have been hanging this on my pocket book and pockets for years. Mine is over 10 years old and I love it! I love the special ring tones and personal pictures for each friend that calls. I love the camera . I have over a thousand pixs of my grandchildren taken from this phone. I love the easy picture main menu. I love the speaker phone as it is clearer than any phone I have used. I love the flip phone as I never have butt dialed anyone. I love the themes and the changeable covers. I cracked the glass middle and still use it because I cant find anything better I like.",4
"sony cell tel failure

I ORDERED THRU AMAZON, CELL TEL CAME FROM ?????IT STOPPED WORKING AFTER ABOUT 8 WEEKS,I CALLED ?????THEY SAID MORE THAN 30 DAYS THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ANDI SHOULD CALL SONY, I CALLED SONY AFTER A COUPLE CALLSOF BULL THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING SO MAILIT TO THEM IN A FEW WEEKS THEY WILL TRY TO FIX IT, IF THEY CAN THEY WILL MAIL IT BACK. WHAT A JOKE OF ANEXPERIENCE !!!!!!!!!!!!! I WENT TO AT&T; AND BOUGHT A NEW DIFFERENT CELL PHONE.",1
"Sturdy and durable, but not the best design

Based on what the other reviews have said, I guess I got a non-lemon phone. I've been dropping it (and putting it back together) for about 2 years now. This last drop, though, broke something inside its tiny and already slightly addled brain; now it doesn't have much reception to speak of. The design of the phone, while cute aesthetically, is pretty much crap when it comes to usability.The stuff I'm happy with:1. The battery life is terrific. I only need to charge it every few days and it charges fast2. I've dropped this thing on all sorts of surfaces and it's survived3. Super easy to make my own ringtones - I browse through the phone's file structure from my computer and drag-n-drop the mp3 I want as a ringtone into the music folder. Then, on the phone, I select that file as my ringtoneMy biggest peeves with the phone:1. I never have enough room to store my text messages before it makes unhappy noises2. The bluetooth ability is limited - no easy file transfers between the phone and your computer. Pairing to other devices and syncing contacts work fine, though. I can also use this as a remote for my Mac, which, while cool, is not very useful3. The UI is irritating to learn and I had to customize buttons etc before the phone was really useful",2
"returned the cell phone and didnt get refund

when i got the phone i didn't like the screen resolution and i returned it the same day. this was on february 17, 2009 and i asked for refund. up to now i have not hear anything from the vendot. i raised a complain to amazon customer service as well as the store. and again i have not hear anything yet!",0
"Awesome Phone!

I've had this phone for 4 years and its been through everything with me. I've dropped it a few times and taken it everywhere with me and it still works great!",4
"SCREEN

The only issue is I have had 2 screens go bad, but I pick up used models on Ebay and such change my card and I am on my way",3
"great phone for the price

I agree with the other reviews in the fact that the camera isn't great but everything else about this phone has worked out perfectly.",3
"The COOL factor by itself is worth the bucks

OK, I admit I have had a love hate relationship with SonyEricsson for ages. I love their latest gear but seldom have they got it right the first time.This time they DID, and on a pretty inexpensive unlocked phone. Setting was a breeze, signal quality killer. Only catch is that if you want to get the auto settings from SE this phone Z520A (A stands for American) is nowhere to be found in the SE site. In fact they tell you the phone doesn't exist! But bouncing around at some point I fell onto a page that proclaimed, click here for more phones and I picked the Z520i ( i=International :) )(sorry should've jotted down the URL) and voila my wife was MMS, SMS and Browsing in 5 minutes flat.Only gripes I have is that the phone does not come with the 5 covers it seems to imply from their advert on the SE site and it does not come with the proprietary USB cable. I used the one I have from my P990i and the phone was immediately recognized as a USB device by windows XP SP 2 !The software to manage the phone is free at the SE site so all around This is a great little jewel. And the light show is just ""gorgeous"" (my wife's comment) I just called it cool !) Since the light show can be set for individual callers, we tried that but you can not tell one flash pattern from another, I doubt anyone can! Perhaps next version will have different colors, now THAT will be GORGEOUS!Oh and the Amazon price and delivery just blew us away!",4
"Faulty Model!

THIS IS A FAULTY MODEL! I got this phone last January. By April it completely shut off and refused to turn back on. I got it replaced no big deal. Then it started to randomly shut off and then the screen completely turned white. The phone is completely useless and the warranty expired 2 weeks ago. I have to buy a new phone. When the phone worked it worked great but expect to pay money for a new phone before your contract expires! Stay away from this phone!!!!",0
"awesome phone

So far great phone. I haven't experienced any of the issues claimed by other users.",4
"Worst phone ever

I got this sony ericsson Z520a phone a year back and already had 3 changes with cingular. It freezes all the time & we had the most dropped calls ever (Cingular sucks). We had previously had two phones with the screen losing half of the pixels with white bars and got exchanged. Even now one of my phones has lost the pixels but Sony won't do anything, their customer service sucks!I agree with all other reviewers that this is the worst phone ever !",0
"excellent

I have had this phone for three months and like it a lot. Good build quality, long battery life from a charge, and picks up and holds a signal very well. It is small and fairly light and fits in the pocket well. It does occassionally take a picture inadvertently but that doesnt happen too often and I periodically go na delete all those pics. Volume when wearing headphones is far too low and it doesnt have the standard headphone jack. You need to buy one compatible with SE cellphones. You cannot delete the ringtones that came with the phone but you can add more of your own. I like this phone and would recommend it.",4
"sony-ericcson z520a

I only had the phone for a couple of weeks and the screen went black on me. I am returning phone to Amazon for refund but reordered phone again. For the 2-weeks or so that it did work i liked it. It is easy to access the internet & e-mail by following instructions on Sony's website. I really like all the different features i.e.-programming your own music tones. Hopefully will have better sucess with replacement.",2
"nothing but trouble

I have read the other reviews and I seem to have the same problems with this phone. Within a month of buying this phone brand-new, it started shutting itself off. This a major problem since this is my only phone. It also freezes a lot and you have to take out the battery to re-start it. I drop calls all the time and have a funny noise that sounds sort of like an atomic bomb in the background of most conversations. I also hear myself a lot through this phone. The weird antenna thing has started to seperate and very recently, within the last month, my screen has gone out so I can't see what I am dialing. I have only owned this phone for a year, this combined with the fact that these problems are consistent between owners of the phone is the reason why I gave it one star.Now, people ask me why I didn't get a new one since the problems started within a few weeks of buying it. I called Cingular and they admitted that it sounded like I bought a phone with a 'software problem.' You think? Then they told me that they were going to mail me a refurbished one in place of the one I bought. I paid FULL PRICE for a brand-new phone that turned out to be a broken piece of crap and the only thing they offered is to send me a refurbished phone, a.k.a. someone else's broken piece of crap. Way to keep your customers guys, I have been with Cingular for three years. Needless to say, I am getting a new phone soon and I am shopping for a new wireless carrier and doing a lot of research before I buy a phone.",0
"Freezes, sudden busy signal, sudden call drops

I agree that this is one of the worst phones I've ever had. Sudden busy signals that then lock up the phone -- sometimes I can't turn it off to clear the problem -- dropped calls during non- impacted hours, etc. I still have a year on my contract, so I'll wait to buy another phone, but based on this experience I would never buy another Sony Ericcson phone.",0
"Z520 Many features and many problems

I had this phone for over 8 months, and I like the features but after 3 mothns the inside screen stoped working well after a single drop from my belt holder, my other Motorola had a lot of drops and way harder. The service people from Sony informed me that I had bumped it, and the cost to repair it was USD 100, so I decide not to do it. The screen works half of it, and the other half does not work, after talking to other user seems that screen problem is suffered for many users.The other problem is that the phone freeze a lot of times, or sometimes just goes off without a reason, and to re start first I have to reset it taking off the battery.I really do not advice to by this phone",0
"Sony Ericcson z520a

I Purchased a Sony Ericsson z520asome time late last year,suddenly the screen just went blankand it never came back onI wrote amazon who told me that they would replace it for meif i could ship it back which i did and a replacement was`sent.But the screen of the replacement keeps on going blank and coming backon each time.I never bothered to write them backI only no that i will never buy a Sony ericsson z250 again",0
"Decent phone when the screen actually works

This is the second phone i'm returning to Cingular with screen problems. The first phone's screen turned completely white. Second phone has white lines obscuring 1/2 the screen. Cingular rep denies any inherent problems. I hate it when you know companies are FOS and they won't fess up.",1
"pleasantly surprised

Pros:call quality, customizable ringtones, external screen, bluetooth, ""calls"" list accessible from main screen, out-of-the-way internet button--prevents you from accidentally connecting to costly servicesCons:no send/end buttons, no way to change timeout on internal display, speaker on back side, battery cover difficult to removeI was a bit worried about making the switch from Samsung to Sony Ericsson, but I have had the z520a for a few days and I have been quite pleased with this new phone.Most important to me is the call volume and quality. Calls are clear and I don't have to isolate myself just to hear what the other person is saying. Sometimes I even turn down the volume because it is so loud.Unfortunately, there are no send/end buttons, which are common on most other phones. That has taken a bit of getting used to. Also, when using speed dial, you have to hit the number of the speed dial entry and then select ""call"" --whereas I am used to being able to hold down the number on my Samsung and after it is depressed for a second or two, it will automatically dial that contact.Many others have commented on the external camera button as being quite a problem. Many fail to mention that it must be held down for 2 seconds in order to activate the camera. So, I have not had any problems with that--no pictures of the interior of my pocket or unsuspecting victims watching while I talk. In my opinion, it as not as much of a nuisance as others make it out to be.The bluetooth feature is nice because I can edit mp3s and .jpegs on my computer and send them to my phone and assign different ringtones and photos to my contacts.The speaker (for speakerphone and ringer) is on the backside of the phone. So if the phone is laying on my bed, it will muffle the ringtone quite a bit. This just means that I need to set my phone face down if I'm going to lay it on a surface that would absorb sound. But, overall, the ringer is very loud.The battery life is very good, so far. But, I realize that it will take a few weeks to get a real feel for the true power of the battery. Also, I found the battery cover a bit difficult to remove. There is no button release. It must be slid down, and I had quite a struggle with it when I had to put in a new sim card. Fortunately, the battery cover isn't something that has to be dealt with frequently, so that's not really a big deal.I have been a bit disappointed at how quickly the internal display shuts off. And there is no way to change this setting--at least none that I have found.The external display will always display the time--if you so choose. But it is rather small and hard to see. However, pressing the side volume button will turn the external display on and will show the date, time, and wallpaper of your choice.The toggle button can be customized with shortcuts. And from the main screen, you can access your recent calls list. I appreciate this feature since I am used to being able to press the 'send' button on my Samsung to get a list of all recent calls.There are loads of options to take advantage of for contacts. I only make use of being able to add cell, home, and office numbers for a single contact, and customizing a picture and ringtone.Bottom line: this is a great little phone that gets the job done as a phone (which is precisely what i'm interested in). Aaaaand, it has some fun little extras that make it even better.",3
"Looks nice, just wish it worked well

I'm on my third z520a in the six months I've owned it. The only reason I haven't gone through more is that I've accepted this phone is a lemon. The phone freezes and can't be shut off, requiring removal of the battery to reset, frequently drops calls, doesn't always let me place calls, and just plain does weird things that result in an unreliable and frustrating call experience. What is even more annoying is that I purchased expensive, model-specific accessories that will become useless paperweights when I replace this with a new phone - a phone I will be out additional hundreds on, not to mention the cost of accessories. I'll never buy another Sony Ericsson product.",0
"Unreliable and Frustrating

I have a locked version of this phone. I started out with it on a Cingular plan a few years ago. It transitioned to an AT&T; plan when AT&T; bought Cingular. Any issues I describe below were present both before, during, and after the transition from Cingular to AT&T;, so they seem to stem from the phone and not the service.My experience with this phone has been rather poor. From the very beginning, the camera feature has been a nuisance because of how easily activated it is from the phone's side button. The phone will be in my pocket and I'll be walking and out of nowhere I'll hear the ""click"" sound it makes when you take a photo. Every few months, I check my photos and I'll have accumulated dozens of new photos of the inside of my pocket. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any way to disable this button. The best I can do is turn off the volume so that I don't get startled by random snapshot sounds.Other than that, the phone was functional and useful for the first several months that I owned it. Reception seemed decent, though not perfect. I don't really use any features other than the basic phone, so I can't comment on them.After several months though, it started to act glitchy and that behavior has continued and worsened since. If I leave the phone on for too long, it'll get bugged so that it doesn't ring when new calls come in. Or it'll vibrate but won't give a ringer (even if the audio is one), but when I pick it up it just gives me dead air -- it won't let me actually answer. Or it'll randomly give me a garbled display and not even respond when I try to answer. Often, it'll get frozen and my only way of fixing it is to take the battery out -- at that point, the power button no longer even functions.At this point, I try to turn my phone off and on at least once every day. That seems to keep it working okay for the most part, but even with that it still bugs out sometimes. For example, I turned it off and on this morning. Several hours later, someone called and it didn't ring or anything. However, it did ""ding"" when the voicemail came through.I would recommend against this phone. It is unreliable and will become a source of frustration for you.",0
"HORRIBLE!!!!!

I've had this phone for 8 months, and it's been nothing but trouble. People have called me, I've opened up the phone to have found the phone to crash, and when I turn it back on, it doesn't show what was missed. The phone will randomly freeze, forcing you to take out the battery and turning it back on. The final straw was the white screen of death when I tried to access the calculator. The phone crashed completely and now I have to get it replaced.",0
"Great!

I Got This phone for Easter and I absolutly ADORE it! It is so cute and trendy and i love the handel antenna. The only bad things are the phone is very slippery. I have dropped it twice. IT SURVIVED THOUGH! it is still in perfect condition. Another is that it is hard to open with one hand. It also CLIKs when you open it. The buttons on the side are also very easy to hit. The camera button is on the side and it was hard to find at first. But the phone has very many cute features. Like you can choose your background colore and the pictures are very unique!!! OVER ALL IT IS SOOOOO WONDERFUL!!! :)",4
"Suckage on an unparalleled level

My family and I received 3 of the Sony Handsets when we migrated over from AT&T; to Cingular. Initially, we were quite pleased with the Sony phones; they were fun, cute, and had lots of unique features. However, our pleasure soon turned to pain. Approximately 3 months after receiving our phones, strange things began to happen. Below is a partial list:1) Phones power off in the middle of a conversation2) Phones take photographs even when they are not being handled!3) Phones ""lock up"" and the battery must be removed to restore function4) When the battery is removed to restore functionality, a ""please insert SIM card"" message is displayed even when the card is inserted properly.These items listed are the main annoyances; there are a plethora of others I did not take the time to mention.I contacted Cingular's warranty department and their faith in these phones is so jaded, they are replacing them with Motorola phones despite the fact that the warranty only provides for replacement of original equipment with the same equipment. Maybe that should be food for thought. . .",0
"!!!!!! Crappy phone !!!!!

This phone is whack (no good). I've had to return it twice because off malfunctions. The first i returned it because it would shut off by it self (even if it was fully charged). Then the second time i had to return it because the screen went blank. They were brand new, and not dropped or anything. I suggest getting some other type of phone!",0
"For those who is wondering

I bought this phone as a Christmas gift for someone, so can't leave any feedback yetOne thing I was trying to learn before ordering, is if this phone is UNBRANDED, but Amazon staff was not at any help.YES this phone is unlocked and unbranded, it does comes with two face covers (blue and gray) with the wall charger and hendsfree earbud.",3
"Really like my phone

I really like my Sony phone. I needed a new phone but did not want another contract and Amazon had one of the best deals I found.",4
"I love this cellphone

I wanted to buy this but i didnt coz my cellphone was still in good condition until well something happened and I had to get a new one, I am glad i bought this one coz this cell is great regardless of what the other reviews might say, it is a great cellphone",4
"You get what you pay for.

The car adapter doesn't stay in the phone. The plug constantly slips out.Same with the Earpiece plug.Not worth the money or the hassle.In this case I got what I paid for.10 bucks for three items that all work at a substandard level.",0
"Got what I paid for

I did not expect top quality for the price but overall it fits my needs. I was mostly interested in the car charger and it seems to be working just fine. It fits well in my outlet (Saab) as well as in the phone. The leather case is improperly stitched and likely won't last long. The earbud is actually not too bad. The sound on my end is not the best but at least I can hear clearly. People on the other end say it sounds fine. Not very convenient to wear, but again, I got what I paid for.",2
"Don't bother

Don't waste your money on this. The charger broke within months. The earpiece wasn't together when I got it and the case was annoying. Couldn't use the camera with the top part of the case on the phone. The plastic tore within a few months because of having to take the top part off. Couldn't charge with the case on either. It wouldn't fit into the slot far enough for it to start charging.",0
"Extended battery with shortfalls

First the battery does not come with the charger. The battery charger cradle does not have a power supply. You must use the power supply for the Ipaq. This was a big disappointment as I was expecting a second power supply. Next the battery is big and with the new cover it greatly increases the thickness of teh Ipaq and makes the back a strange shape so it no longer sits flat on a table or keyboard.You can get similar of even larger capacity batteries for less cost. I bought this because I thought I was getting a second charger.On the positive, it has increased the operating time of my Ipaq significantly as the original battery did not have sufficient operating time to be of significant use when travelling.",1
"Extended Battery

Keeps my HP 3715 running for days. I generally use it in place of books. Even without turning the PDA off, kust letting the backlight dim out, I still get several days of usage. If I used the PDA for much more, I would probably loose some up time though. The only issue (and it's not really an issue for me) is that it changes the size of the PDA. It still fits the cradle just fine (good going HP) but hard case and such no longer fit. The seperate charger that comes with it is a bonus. No extra power supply to plug in (it taps into your existing cords) and it charges either the regular battery or the extended battery.",4
"Good value, but missing features are annoying

This docking cradle (which I use with my Treo 680) works as advertised-the connectors to the Treo, in fact, are much more sturdy than the ones in the cable that comes with the 680, and I've been able to use the cradle without removing the Treo from either of the cases I have for it. The lower price (it was about $20 cheaper than the Palm branded cradle) does come at a cost, however, as there is no sync button (requiring you to sync through the software menu on the Treo), and no charger for a spare battery, which would be helpful given the Treo's short battery life.",3
"This cradle has worked flawlessly

My SprintPCS Treo 700wx slips into this docking cradle quite easily. It doesn't take much effort to remove either considering the pins that have to slip into the bottom of the cellphone. I might prefer a little more weight at the base since it can fall over easily if I'm playing around with other cords and wires at the back of my desk but this is a minor item. This cradle has worked flawlessly and I am very pleased with it.",3
"Poor quality, Difficult to use.

I bought this with the idea it would be great to have a Drop-In charger/sync stand for the Treo. I had a stand for my previous PDA(a Sony Clie) and loved it. However, this one I found does not work smoothly. You have to press down hard to make the contacts ""snap"" into the Treo, and then you have to wiggle it back and forth to get the contacts to line up to make the needed connection. Because it takes so much effort to get it to snap in/out of the unit, one of the plastic tabs located in the contacts row broke off and now the phone wont stay in place at all to make contact. It made the stand virtually useless. As I see it, they could have done much better in getting the mold to more closely match the Treo's shape. After it broke, I just gave up and have accepted to just use the origional, lay on the table, Palm sync/charge cable instead. I would pass on this one, it's junk.",0
"Finally got a cradle for my Centro that works as expected

This is my 4th attempt at a cradle for my Palm Centro (AT&T). This is the first one that has worked immediately and consistently through the port replicator of my Dell laptop. It is a bit light-weight, but that hasn't proven to be an issue. The sync button has worked every time, and setting the Centro into the cradle is easier and less finicky that the others I have used. Charging seemed to be quite fast, even though it lacks an AC charger. This one is the keeper for me.",4
"broke after a few months

I bought this Insten cradle for my Treo 755p. It stopped working after a few months so I give it one star. Now I have to buy another cradle.",0
"Skinned Treo won't fit

This cradle works fine, and is an economical choice. It works fine with a Treo 680, and probably fits other current Treo models.But my ""Speck Skin-Tight""-encased Treo will not fit.",3
"Cheap Monster Signal Cable

It works well but the wires are unshielded so I had tons of EFI interference that was highly audible through my speakers. These cheaper cables are just not worth it because if you really want clean audio you will be buying another cable in the future. I recommend the higher end monster cables that are shielded. those are a dream",1
"Excellent swivel holster

Awesome buying experience! The holster is tailored fit, easy in, easy out, it works great! The seller Eforcity shipped out the same day, fast shipping, arrive as expected, well done!EFORCITY Premium Li-Ion Battery for iPod Video 30GB,White 2-Port USB Car Charger Adapter",4
"You get what you pay for

Bought this case to replace the one my girlfriend had, and not even owning it the item broke in the same spot as the other one she had. She used nail glue on it and its not going anywhere, however the shipping was good, and if she wanted another one I will buy it again from this seller....",3
"Not too functional

This is definitely a cute little pouch which matches my pink RAZR very well.Unfortunately, you can only slip it into your pocket or wear it around your wrist as there is absolutely no clip on the back.Personally I like to have some versatility in my cell phone holder. Sometimes I'll want to slip it into my pocket or purse, other times I like clipping it to the outside of my purse or *gasp*, even my jeans! This case looks good but there's not a lot going on behind the scenes.If you just want a cute accessory for certain occasions..this is a good choice. If you're looking for something with a bit more functionality, this is not it.",1
"rate of capability on price is pretty good.

pretty good deal, but only in black. i also got a pink one for my gf, and the product is not as good as it looks like in the picture. the black one is good though.",3
"HORRIBLE!

My case is horrible... Already shows fading, cracked already from taking case off the phone. Never dropped the phone etc. Don't waste money on this case. Emailed the seller but they did not respond.",0
"Only holds one card and fits poorly.

It's definitely a clearance item that the manufacturer is trying to get rid of. You're better off buying something else.",0
"good value

Received the phone case today and am very pleased with purchase. Good price and good functionality. One card fits perfect, you can squeeze in 2 but it's a little tight",4
"Flimsy

I spend $300 for a phone and get this flimsy $2 case to protect it? Get a defender or otter box . U dont buy a porche to put cheap gas in it. Go the distance and protect your investment with a quality case. I knew better. My bad.",0
"Stay away.

The case took almost a week to arrive. You buy a cheap case, you're going to get cheap case quality. Stay away. The inside of the case that contacts the phone is not smooth at all. Will scratch your phone. Looks as if someone dropped it in dirt. Could not clean whatever gunk was on the case. Thank God it didn't scratch the aluminium on the case. A credit card didn't even slide all the way down into the case. Good luck trying to fit two in there. Spend your money else where.",0
"Worthless

The phone does not fit into this junky case properly. Completely worthless and just a money grab by the seller. It was cheap with the coupon code because it doesn't fit! I tossed this case is in the trash where it belongs. I realize purchasing a cheap case is a gamble, but I never expected it be so bad that it doesn't even fit the phone. Completely useless.",0
"did not fit properly and cheaply made

barely covered the side and didn't have a lip to protect front. also the plastic was very thin and was hard to take on and off",1
"Ok item. Not that effective

I bought this product on sale. I have always wanted a case that can hold my id and CC for certain occasions. This thing cam barely fit the iphone 5 and it leaves the front silver bezel open for scratches. The case also seems to small to it my iphone 5... Made too small. Also, it is impossible to insert two cards without separating the case from the phone. Ok product for the price",2
"iPhone 5

The case does not fit perfectly on the iPhone5, hangs off the side a little where it touches the volume control button. Can only fit 2 cards in holder and the light blue case gets dirty easily.",1
"Waste of money

It doesn't cover my iphone entirely.The case is no longer white, I never have this kind of problems with other cases",1
"Nice

I was satisfied by this item.Cover looks very nice with the white iphone 5. Happy with my purchase. Worth for the price.",3
"Love It!!!!

Love it, it can only hold one card in the back but very convenient though.... And love the color too :)",4
"Can hold 1 card & does not cover front of phone

I got this product for very cheap. I do not think it was worth the little I paid for the following reasons:1. It can really only hold 1 credit card (max). I wanted it to hold at least 2 (my ID and credit card) - it cannot.2. The card that it holds is difficult to get in and out without taking the entire case off. This means very limited functionality. There is nothing like looking ridiculous in front of your friends and coworkers as you peel off your phone cover every time you need to get your card out.3. The case covers the back of the phone well, but leaves the front very vulnerable to damage. Since the front is more likely to get damaged, this makes it's protective functionality very limited.This is a really cool idea, but it is poorly executed. If you can get this item for cheap, are aware of these 3 major problems, and you still really want it anyways - go for it. Otherwise, save your money and get a better phone cover.",1
"v710 alone provides better call quality than HF600

You're probably better off with just a car adapter to power the phone and a technique to attach the phone to the dash so that it doesn't roll around on something like a car seat. The v710 provides best speakerphone quality to both ends if used alone.I also tried to control the speaker volume from the phone (there's nothing on the speaker unit to do that), and wasn't satisfied.",0
"The best sound and hands-free Forget iPhone

Forget Bluetooth. Forget iPhones. When I had my Motorola V60 (and others) I had the best sound and the best transmission ever. People have been complaining they can't understand me on my iPhone and won't take it anymore!My first iPhone--a 3GS--was so inaudible that I removed my SIM card and reverted to my old V60 in the middle of a trip. And yet, I have had 3 iPhones since. All have nifty mini-computer gadgety stuff -- but the telephony sucks. Even with my Bluetooth!So, POd, I just removed my SIM card again (4 years later) and pulled out my V60 from 2003-6. I'm getting the retractable again, because it is unbeatable! I'll keep my iPhone and use it as a Touch -- just do my email etc on it.But this is unbeatable. I can't understand why they haven't made models for newer phones with that different connection. I'd love that!",4
"Fantastic Sound quality

I've been using this car kit for about 3 years and couldn't be happier wih the sound quality. The only problem I have with it is that the 12V plug is too tight for the accessory outlet in my Lexus RX330, but it has fit fine in several other cars that I've owned, including Nissan and Chrysler. If you intend on using it in a Lexus, get an adapter for $12.99. It will save you trips to the dealer to have the accessory outlet put back in. I've had the same problem with the 12V plug on my GPS unit.I don't understand why the other person rated it so poorly, but mine is loud and clear with my V300.",4
"100% satisfaction guaranteed

This bubble free 100% guaranteed screensaver for my Apple iPhone 5 is one of the best screen savers I have ever purchased. it is well worth the purchase there is absolutely no bubbles. it looks perfect. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants hassle free , bubble free screensaver! You will not be disappointed..",4
"Just what I needed

I have a motorola V3I and I needed an arm band to use my phone on runs. I purchased this product and used a velcrow stretch strap and wraped the phone on my arm. It made it easy to change songs and easy access to the phone if needed. This product works better than any arm band out there.",4
"Great Holster keep my Motorazor V3t in place.

Nice holster,looks and holds phone secure.Very good price for a holster that last long.",4
"Holster doesn't hold

This holster does not lock the phone into place. The slighest bump releases the phone and sends it flying off. I would not recommend it at all.",0
"What's the deal??

I received the battery on February 23rd; by March 23rd, it couldn't hold a charge. Nice work.",0
"EXCELLENT SERVICE!!!!!!!!

I bought a phone charger from the seller and was sent in a wrong model so I decided to not waste my time and effect to return because the amount was too low for me to ship it back. The seller contacted me and told me that they would refund my money and I didn't have to return the item. Wow!! Now that's service. You won't find service like that anymore. I will definitely do business with them again. Thank you so much for an excellent service. Very ethnical!!!!",4
"Body Glove Ion Mobile Phone Case for Nokia 3300 Series

This is a geat looking phone case!! It has a great fit and is made so durable. I feel it's the best looking one out there. I have a teenager who also liked it so much, she bought one for herself. I have always liked Bodyglove products, I love the quality. I feel it also adds class to my faceplates.",4
"Very stylish and functional Design

This is the phone case to have. I ordered all three colors for myself, and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. The cases fit perfectly. The openings at the bottom are perfectly designed to allow you to connect your charger or headphone. Removing and replacing the case is not as difficult as other reviewers have commented - once you've figured out the best way to do so. Which makes using the phone with a desktop or car charger unit not a problem. The case design allows easy use of the phone buttons - including the top Power ON/OFF Button. The design is very stylish and the overall tailoring and fabric quality/durability is top notch. Overall, an excellent product that met all my expectations. I recommend buying one of each color like I did. ;)",4
"very good

i got it ,it looks nice and fits the phone just fine.",4
"Great case!!!!!

This case is very stylish and intutitive. It protects the keys( from smudge marks) and is very durable. You can't go wrong with "BODY GLOVE" products. The only reason I gave this product a 4 out of 5 is , because the phone is sometime difficult to get out.",3
"Exactly what I was looking for

The material is very good and more versatile than leather. Looks good for casual or business attire. The phone fits perfectly and it still looks good. There is no chance of the phone falling out of the case. It also protects the face very well. However it covers the volume button on the side. But I can still easily adjust the volume through the material. Also you have to open the bottom flap to charge. Which is simple enough, but it would be easier if there was a hole cut for it. There is a hole for the headset, though. The clip for your belt or pocket is perfect. Good product. But don't get this case unless you intend to use it with the clip. Unless you don't ming the button sticking out in the back (which holds it to the belt-clip).",3
"So much for ordering on the web...

The case looks great and provides good protection for the phone. The belt clip works great. The fit is very good, except that the holes don't line up well for the 8260 Series phone (presumably they do for other 8200 Series phones). If you have an 8260, don't get this case; get the Body Glove case made specifically for the 8260. I made the mistake of thinking all 8200 Series phones are created equal, but they are not...",2
"No Holes for Accessories

This looks sharp and feels sharp but it is not good for a person on the go. The Swivel clip is smaller that most and does not secure very well. The main thing I found wrong with this is accessory holes. No hole where you plug in hands free and the hole for power is misaligned, and one hole for Volume control.",1
"excelent buy

this cover is almost what i expected. i own a nokia 8290 and work in civil engineering(tough environment); it fits tightly perfect. So tight that the hole for the IR broke a little; although the phone manage to twist a little inside the cover what makes the holes going out of alingment specialy the one for the IR and the Ringbell. But it sure protect your phone investment the best possible way against falling, kicking, bumping, etc; thanks to it's neoprene cushion. that is also waterproof. the clip is easy goin' nice hold, fast release. it worth every penny.",3
"Nicely designed!

This body glove is extremely well designed, I have gone through several different holders for this phone, and every one of them has failed, due to the difficulty to designing a holder for the odd design of this phone. This one has yet to fail on me, and it dosn't seem to be giving any indication of doing so.",3
"Good Product

The main reason i went with this item is due to the fact that bluetooth just hasn't quite got the quality yet that i'm looking for. This headset has pretty good quality. The earbuds sound pretty good when talking to people & listening to music...how often do you get to listen to a conversation in stereo? :) I haven't had any complaints about the mic so I am guessing that it has pretty good quality too. The only thing i don't like is that it lacks the options to flip through your recently dialed numbers with the button. The only choice you have is to dial your last dialed number. Also when a call is coming in, if you hold the button down to long it ignores the call. This is probably an option but i didn't know about it at the time.",3
"Plantronics MHS113 Stereo Mobile Headset worked great

I've been using this mobile headset with my Cingular CU500 about 2 years now and they worked great. Ordered them from Amazon and received them within a week. Great service.",4
"Nice battery life extension though a little cheap looking.

The battery is great and does extend the charge life of the phone admirably if you can put up with the extra bulk (though probably not as much as you'd expect). Please note that the new battery door is plastic and not aluminum like the rest of the phone. So it looks a little cheap. This wasn't a problem for me since I put my phone in a case anyway which covers the door.",3
"Flawless Transaction

Battery has double the life of my normal battery. The cover that comes with, while plastic, looks and works perfect. I ordered two, and they were here faster than expected, no communication necessary. Flawless transaction.",4
"Great idea for the Razr Phone

This works great. Battery adds more talk time and standby time. Also, the cover fits well and makes it look like it came that way from the factory.",3
"Great Product and Price

This battery greatly extends the use of this phone between charges. It adds a small amount of bulk to the phone but it is well worth it, and it is not that noticeable. I had also reprogrammed my RAZR V3 with a complete custom software package that is designed to save battery power. All in all, the difference is like night and day.",4
"Excellent Phone,Super Small, no problems at all! Love it!

I have had this phone for at least a year and half, maybe almost 2. I'm surprised to see the lower ratings given by other users. It is SUPER small, which I love. Slips right into your pocket and is very light. The interface is easy to use- big phone book, lots of ring tones, tracks incoming calls, outgoing calls, etc. Text messaging easy to use- predictive T9 text makes it so simple once you figure it out. It doesn't have a camera or someother high tech stuff, but if what you want is a PHONE for making calls and not feeling like you have a rock in your purse or pocket- this lil' phone can't be beat. The battery holds up well, I rarely have a droped call. The external display shows time and incoming phone numbers when the phone rings. Call waiting is great- and there is call waiting ID. My husband got this phone for me and I didn't realize that it is so tiny in comparision to other phones, until I recently started shopping for another phone for my daughter. I think I'm going to go with this one again, as I know it will work well in our area, and the price has come way down from the over $200 that we paid nearly 2 years ago. It has web capability and IMing capability but I've never used it. In summary- I'm looking for another one because we like it so much- I haven't had a single problem with this phone in nearly 2 years!",4
"Mathilda loves it.

I like my phones like I like my super-model walk offs: The first phone walks, the second phone imitates and innovates. Well, Samsung isn't imitating anyone with their innovation.Whether you are teaching kids how to read good (and how to do other things good too), or if you're eugooglizing your best friends after a freak gasoline fighting accident, this phone will work for you.You'll never be late for a show, or a nice prime-rib of Micronesia dinner with Samsung's built in calendar. It even reminds you when to go to the daye spa. D-A-Y-E.So next time you have to choose a ridiculously, ridiculously good looking phone, choose this one.",4
"Extremely durable, nice little phone

I have had this phone for a year and had no problems. yesterday i accidentaly put it through the washing machine and guess what -- it still works! I am amazed. I like this phone and I like Cingular, I have had no problems with them whatsoever. I lot of my friends say they have heard bad things about them (but don't have any firsthand experience), but I have been very satisfied.",4
"Very Satisfied

I've had this phone for several years. For a while after purchasing this phone I had quite a few problems with the connection breaking up and such. Cingular couldn't help me other even after exchanging the phone out. They told me at the time that it was the phone and not the service. As a result, I started shopping for another phone and wound up with the Motorola V551 which I've been using for over a year now. I like this phone, but not the size and weight, so recently I switched back to the Samsung 307 because it is so much smaller and easy to use. Well, guess what, the signal strength is far better than it was, and calls are as good as the Motorola, so it was Cingular all this time and not the phone. I would highly recommend this phone for anyone who is not necessarily interested in having a camera phone. An especially nice feature of this phone is how the numbers are enlarged on the screen when entered on the keypad. No more squinting to make sure you've dialed the correct number. The calendar with alert reminders is also a very nice feature. I am now entirely happy with the performance and features of this phone. I may never go back to the Motorola.",4
"Not worth the style

I have had this phone for 1.5 yrs. I am on my second phone because I thought there was a problem with the first one, but I soon realized with the second one, its just the phone. The phone is slow to keep up with you, you can dial a number and instead of the numbers showing up on the screen instantly, you have to wait for it to catch up with you. When you open the flip, the screen is black for a couple of seconds. I am not happy with the phone anymore, I thought it was soo great...small & cute....NOT worth it. Can't wait to get a different phone(might go back to Nokia)!!",1
"Flip-open stopped working

3 days after the warranty expired, the phone started to get stuck. And 3-4 more days later it stopped completely! Electronic part that was connecting the lcd to the phone was split in half due to over-usage, I assume. I have no idea how they design flip-open phones that brake due to that kind of usage!Samsung said since the warranty exprired (3 days!) they will fix for $60. Cingular said I should buy a new one for $200. I am not doing any of that!",1
"Nice design, however, problems with the lcd

I bought mine in March 2004. I dropped it twice, just while putting it into my pocket or purse and now there is a line across the lcd. Before I ever dropped it, there were times when the outside displays very dimly. I owned a nokia phone previously, I dropped it several times and never had a problem.",1
"Cingular is deceptive!

My review is on Cingular. I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used. THEY LIE. THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area. If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular. Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.",0
"disapointed

I JUST BOUGHT A SAMSUNG S307 I HAVE T-MOBLE WHEN I PURSHASE IT I WAS TOLD MY SIMS CARD WOULD WORK WITH IT, BUT THEY LIED. THE PHONE NEEDS TO BE UNLOCKED AND IT SEEMS LIKE NOBODY KNOWS HOW TO DO IT. [...] SAMSUNG WILL NOT HELP ME BECAUSE THEY THINK THE PHONE IS STOLEN.THANK YOU",0
"good job all around

the reason i give this product a 5 is because nothing was bad at all. It came within a few days, great price, and the product works great!",4
"poor quality or defictive item

The charger simply doesn't work. I paid for an item that, I repeat does not work. Instead of charging the battery it discharge the battery. I have to use the original charger provided at the time the phone was purchased for my Motorola Virizon phone in order to be able to recharge the battery",0
"dont buy it

this charger is a flop.it works when it wants to and if your phone is dead it wont charge it,and it if it do charge it wont completly charge when your battery meter says it is...dont buy it",0
"Great Product

I think this cell phone charger is better than the original one I got with the phone. I love it. Very reliable.",4
"Cheap, effective charger

Much cheaper than the VZW version and works fine with my E815. I thought the problem was the phone, but it turned out to be the original VZW charger that lasted only 1 year.",4
"1 penny charger...

Paid one penny for the charger and $2.99 for shipping.It worked on arrival. It even has a red light to suggest that it works.Its a penny charger! even it works for a few days, it still gets 5 stars!",4
"Works great!!

I have had no problems with my charger. I recommend this product over paying $20 bucks more for the motorola charger.",4
"Motorola V262 Cell Phone Wall charger

Purchased three of these and one was dead on arrival (DOA)! Still recommend as price was great and the other two units have performed flawlessly.",2
"It works

I got this for a pretty good price, and it works. I would recommend this to anyone.",4
"Charger Review

Am very happy with the charger and the price of it. Even with the S&H charges, this was less than buying a new one and it is working perfectly.",4
"works great

I bought this to replace the original charger that came with my nearly 3 year old Motorola v400 phone, which had never had a good connection and finally stopped working entirely. This charger works great with my phone, was a huge bargain, and arrived very quickly.",4
"2 bad chargers

I ordered this charger for my Motorola E815 phone after my replacement one I bought last summer died last month. Well it did not work when I recieved it, I contacted the seller and they happily sent me another one, however that one would switch between charging and not charging. I don't know what the problem is with the charger, I have had no problem using the charger my boyfriend lent me, but these ones I keep ordering do not work properly.",0
"Generic Brand works just as well as Company brand

I had lost my regular charger and needed to replace it asap so I purchased this one. Worked just as good as my regular one did.",4
"Does What it Ought To

I hope the title isn't too lackluster because this is a great product. I don't have a way to technically tell you if these chargers are any better or worse than their stock, name brand counterparts, but I can tell you I've been using all three and they work. For the price of these versus the 'official' ones, I feel I got the best deal. Especially with the fact that it was the original, 'official' charger that blew out on me (after less than a year), thus requiring my search and eventual purchase of this fine product. Though I only needed the wall charger and my data cable still worked there was no way I could turn down this deal. I can keep the extra data cable at work and have a charger for the car too! If these prove to outlast my old chargers (and they show no signs that they won't), then I'd STRONGLY RECOMMEND this product. Thanks guys :)",4
"Cingular 8125

Great Product,Works right out of the box, shipping and payment easy as pie. I would recommend getting the 1 gb mindisk from kingston, its only 7.00 bucks.",3
"disappointing

First off, the product looked great and came promptly and was priced well. The wall charger works well, but unfortunately that's where the good news ends.The car charger works, except that the first time I tried to unplug my phone from it, the tip of the charger came apart (wires dangling and all) and I had to grab some needle-nose pliers to unplug it all. Some epoxy helped keep it together but it came apart again recently so I'll add more glue this time around.The data cable does not work at all. I have a real Samsung cable and bought this USB cable in the hopes of keeping a spare for my office (and leave the other at home). It doesn't charge, does not sync up, so basically I can't use it for anything ... it was a disappointing experience overall.I've rated it as 2 stars because I might have gotten a bad batch, and at least 1 of the 3 items worked out of the box.",1
"SUPERB--BUT CAN'T ORDER MORE PRICE TO HIGH NOW!

EVERYONE I KNOW WANT'S ONE NOW--GAVE MY SISTER-IN-LAW ONE FOR THE LAKE ---COULD HAVE TAKEN ORDERS FOR LOT'S MORE-----",4
"Solar Panels still a sensitive product...

I bought this about 6 months ago and it worked like a dream. I have bought other solar fountains in the past, this one lasted the longest before dying. I think that the technology for encasing solar panels in water just isn't there yet. I loved this fountain though and really enjoyed watching my humming birds take showers in it! I would (and maybe will) buy it again because it is perfectly suited to my needs. But beware, as with all solar fountains... they do not last long. The technology needs to improve!!!",3
"Stopped working

This was wonderful for the first two weeks. Now it is barely working even on the sunnest day. I do not recommend this product.",0
"Great for a couple of weeks

We wanted a small pond in our backyard but didn't want to have to use electricity. I thought this solar fountain would be perfect, giving some circulation in the water, plus looking pretty. It did just that for a couple of weeks ONLY when in direct sunlight, but since then, has decided to quit working most days. I don't know if there is a short or what, but the fountain does not even come on most days now, even in direct sunlight. Unfortunately we threw away the box so I haven't tried to return/exchange it. I'm now looking for an alternative.",1
"disappointing

well, I must have gotten a defective one. I placed it in our pond which has full direct hot sun and it made lots of noise but didn't pump at all. I tried putting it in just a big barrel full of water to see if it would pump in that, and nothing. I returned it for a refund and won't try again, too disappointing. I have other solar products doing just fine in the blistering sun here.",0
"Huge disappointment

Simply put, this doesn't work well at all. It gets clogged up with the tiniest algae and even when it is working, the ""fountain"" is a joke. The water barely reaches 4 inches. It might work in a bird bath if it wasn't so huge.",0
"problematic in the long run

I bought one of similar design from Harbor Freight. It worked as advertised, until after a few weeks. It became waterlogged on one side and the flowing water from the fountain part would tend to flip it over upside down, such that the sun wouldn't hit the solar cells anymore. I have been able to remedy the problem by drilling 1/8in. holes in the bottom of the base floating unit, to more evenly distribute the water inside base. That helped to stabilize it in the tub of water where it sits in the sun. The plastic cover fogs up, which blocks out some of the light to the solar cells, but it still will push water up 5-6inches in the bright sunlight.It is convenient to use. However, IMHO the best solar-powered fountain would probably not be self-contained, you would want to buy a quality 12v DC pump and then run it off separate wiring, batteries, and solar panels which are remote from the fountain pump itself, which would be installed somewhere in the pool/birdbath. That's what I plan to do later myself.",1
"How cool is this? I love it.

It allows you to have a small pond or container with circulating water. A delight to watch, keeps the water from getting stagnant, etc., with ZERO operating costs. I love it.",4
"worked for about 10 seconds then died. No real warrenty

Placed it in a pool of clean water it spun up and the fountain squirted a few onces of water the it just went silent. I tried drying it out but no luck... Definitely a piece of junk. Mfg will only issue a refund if I pay 13.95 to ship it back to them.",0
"Too much sun?

I read the reviews before buying and therefore didn't expect this to last long, but I was quite irritated when it stopped working in the middle of the first day! So I checked it out and discovered that apparently we have TOO MUCH sun here in inland SoCal! It worked great until the middle of the day, but by noon, the sun was so strong that the motor went too fast for the impeller and it just couldn't keep up and quit. So I put a piece of duct tape over half of one of the solar panels to cut the power a bit and it now works like a charm. Today, it went right through the middle of the day without a hitch.",2
"Solar fountain

This solar fountain has no battery reserve, so it only works in direct sunlight. The direct sunlight has to be pretty intense for it to even have a 3 inch spray. Do not buy unless you live somewhere with really intense sun, not ment for New England summers!",0
"Sony Ericsson 990i

Excellent functionality. This is an upgrade from my previous Sony Ericsson 900 phone. Access to contacts and all information is much faster, the operating system provides much easier use of all features. Camera has much more resolution. Wi-Fi is the main reason I bought this product and it works great.",4
"A complete device.

Got this phone after a series of combinations of phones, pdas and phone / pda combos tried and tested over the period of past couple of years. (O2 Xda II, I-mate Jam, Nokia N90, Nokia N80 - just to name a few). As I had read the reviews stating software problems and bugs the first thing that I did was to load the SE PC software in my computer and then hooked up the phone for a software upgrade. The process takes a bit of time but its pretty automated and even someone with basic computing / IT skills can do it easily. I have used the phone now for over a month after updating the software and have tried out each and everything, like working with multiple applications at a time, playing games while taking calls and so and so forth. There have been not lags, no crashes, no restarts! Its working great.Everyone knows about the features this baby has. For me screen crispness and resolution is also very important. My last gadget was SE K800i. Although the screen sharpness of P990 does NOT match up with K800i but it is not far behind as well.In my opinion, P990i is the best phone / PDA combo on the market right now. Very neatly designed (like its predecessors) for heavy phone / SMS users and for serious PDA users as well.Very well balanced, extremely feature rich, good form factor, nice screen, great connectivity options (WiFi, Bluetooth etc). If you are out for a combination device, look no further.",4
"It does not work

I have been using it now for 5 days and I can not believe that Sony Ericsson would release a device that does not work. The phone crashes pretty much every time you try to get connect to the data network (forget about using WiFi throught more than 4 web pages). And yes I do have the latest versio of the software.It takes more than 1 minute to boot this thing up. All applications load with a good 1-2 seconds delay, actually the software on this device is amasingly slow. It is very hard to switch to a speakerphone during a phone call. Email software is really slow and hard to use. It takes 2-3 clicks to tell your email program to go download new messages. Good luck trying to make ActiveSync work - please tell me how if you ever succeed. It does not run Good Technology or a Blackberry software so if you want realtime access to your email - you won't get it.I am not sure who the target market for a device like this is and still quite shocked that Sony Ericsson would release something that is this bad.",0
"High class device

1. The device is VERY reliable. I have zero problems with it.2. The device is very study, my kid landed it more than once on all kinds of surfaces under many angles and it is still alive nice and shiny!3. The included software is quite complete and very useful.4. The audio recorder is not a toy but a real tool I can rely on.5. The battery life is exceptional.6. The camera is just enough for a casual shooting and videos.7. The videophone is terrific!8. It is sophisticated devices that takes time to appreciate. There's still no better phone even after two years have passed. Awesome.",4
"The best business PDA for its time

This product is definitely outdated by today's technology levels. However, for a business person on the move this product had the most thoughtful set of features I could find at that time in a phone. I had 2 years of absolutely trouble free superb service from this phone. One of the features I liked the most was the ability to create specialized lists of contacts from whom alone, the phone would allow calls called the ""accepted calls"" list. This feature is extremely useful to people who spend a lot of time in meetings and run projects. This product convinced me that in many ways symbion OS is far more stable than even MS-mobile OS. If not for the fact that it is bulky and out of date today, I would still buy this phone. Sony ericsson took a definite step backward in features when it went to X1 after this phone. THIS WAS AND IS A MATURE PHONE.",4
"P990i Nice phone overall but takes getting use to

I have had this phone for about 1 month now and it is a great looking phone that screams out (im expensive) however it is a little bulky.-GOODS-0 I like the business card scanner, it scans business cards and inputs all the info on your contact list, however it does not always transfer all the info correctly.0 The 2mg pic camera is a good alternate camera that takes descent pics.0 I like the radio feature that allows you to listen to local radio stations if you opt to (sony ear phones required).0 I enjoy playing the golf game that comes with the phone, it really is an upgrade from usual phone standard games.0 contact list/recent calls/missed calls is well orgainized and is user friendly.0 supports microsoft media and pdf-BADS-0 My RAZR had better connections; when I call sometimes I get bad audio feedback and I have to hang up and call back to get a better audio feedback(very annoying).0 the phone does temporary freeze up if you are too quick for the processor and you pick to many options at once.0 The speaker option is available at the beginning of phone calls and then goes away, you must choose between this small time frame to pick speaker phone or not.",2
"Advanced phone with Loaded features

I have been using this phone over 6 months.Pros :Its a Smart phone.Its also a 3G phone -- 3G is one of the best technology for faster internet on phones. you can do video conferencing via phone( you see people while talking on phone). You can watch live streaming video with out wait.T-Mobile USA is going to launch 3G network capabilities in summer 2008 as per web sources.This phone has a 2MP camera, bluetooth, speakerphone, touchscreen, qwerty keyboard ( just like laptops)and it has a detachable key numeric keypad.It also has video player,reocorder, games.It has a cool feature- business card scanner. when you take picture of the business card, it automatically grabs the information from it and stores it in the phone book.It has many more features which take a day to write.speakerphone works great. reception (i.e. bars) are good.Cons :Didn't find cons much.sometimes ,i feel like programs take little longer to load.keypad buttons are slippery.Overall this is an highly advanced phone with LOADED FEATURES.",3
"What a JOKE!

Ill make this qwik and painless.. dont buy this phone. I researched top of the line phones for months and this one seemed to be the best. HA! I bought it and it had sooo many problems.. Not to mention the very UN-userfriendly interface, the 990's best feature, the touchscreen, turned out to be its worst feature.. it made doing anything into a complicated task of measurment and hand eye coordination to access the correct button and navigate through tha bass-ackwards menus. Ohh and did I mention that it freezes and shuts off all of the time.. save your money. I went back to my 2 year old nokia and Im loving it in comparison.",1
"Do not waste your money on this

I am a fan of sony ericsson, I love the cellphones they make I bought the P990 and I regret it, it constantly freezes, turns off on its own, I can't call because when I try is like if I have no service and I do have all signal... So I don't recomend this Item. I believe sony should make something better, the phone looks nice and it is not so big I guess that if sony could fix all the problems it has, wich I believe might be related to software problems It could be a great phone, (I tried everything, I even upgraded the software and It's still the same) In my personal opinion this phone still has a lot of work to be done on it. Sony should have waited longer and tested it a little bit more. To finish this I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS PHONE, buy something else instead the W series work, I am using the W300 instead and I have no problems.",0
"One of the worst phone i ever used

i change my phone every 2 month so i ve tried a lot of phones and this is by far one of the worst. it freezes.. restarts for no reason.. applications crashes.. and when you call a computer service line.. e.g. when you call customer service and you have to choose different options.. the phone doesnt register that the line is connected and on the screen is just says dialing and it wouldnt let you choose any options..",1
"I Love Surfing, and the P990i Takes Care of That

My wife bought this smartphone for me as a present. I love it! And the glitch? Non-existent!However, I didn't feel that way in the beginning. I thought this phone was a waste. For one, it was slow. Additionally, it kept hanging up and crashing. Finally, this darn thing was so complicated.After I downloaded the phone's software on my computer and did an update, it fixed everything. It got rid of the glitch, and this awesome gadget is now operating the way a laptop-slash-phone machine is supposed to be running.Generally, here's what I think about this phone:The GoodWi-Fi - imagine sitting at the airport, reading your RSS feeds, checking your e-mail or your favorite Web site, and talking to your loved one -- all at the same time. And since you have wi-fi capability, your Internet is free. You can't beat that.Picture - this phone allows you to take a picture, crop it, enhance it, save it, and send it to your friends. It's all done in the phone. And since you have a wi-fi, you can upload your newly-taken picture onto your blog and share it with the rest of the world.Multi-media - good video capability, but I haven't tried streaming videos; you can also talk on the phone while viewing pictures or surfing, to name a few.File Manager - it's easy to move files from your your laptop. Basically, go to the File Manager, click and drag, and you're done. That goes for all the other documents that you want to move or copy to the phone. I tried copying and pasting MP3's, videos, spreadsheets, Word documents, and PDF files, and they turned out just fine.Synchronization - unfortunately, I haven't tried synchronizing with the Outlook.Contacts - you have speed dials, and it's really easy to do a search for one of your contacts.Antenna - I have Cingular, which is now AT&T;, and I don't get a lot of dropped calls. I owned a smaller, regular Sony Ericsson K700i, and that thing kept getting disconnected. Not this one.Screen - it's crisp. Also, you can change from portrait to landscape when surfing, which is nice, too.The BadIt's complicated - you need some time to learn how to operate this phone because the manual and the Website don't tell you everything.Screen Visibility - you can't see what's on your screen under bright conditions. So, when you're taking a walk under the sun and you want to call somebody and you need to search that number, good luck.Speaker - it lacks the ""oomph"" factor. The company certainly could have done better.Camera - at 2 mp, this is anemic. Heck, smaller, regular phones now pack in 3 mp.Memory - you can only install up to 4-gig memory stick. Why not 8 gigs, like the I-phone?The UglySize - Size doesn't matter, right? Wrong. In this case, bulky is bad. I usually put my phone in my pocket. After a while, it feels like I'm dragging a dead cow.Qwerty Keyboard - it's small, and it's challenging hitting the right letters.Crash and Hang-Ups - you'll experience them with this cell phone, so update it right away to prevent them from happening.",3
"great value!!!!

Is the best phone ever! I have more than I need and exceded my expectations by far. The interface is very friendly and the only thing is that with the keyboard close, it limits the phone utilites ánd to acces to other needed stuff, you have to open the lid and the menu appears completed.",4
"Disapointing

I was a big fan of the p900 and really looked forward to getting the 990, sadly the phone is constantly locking and crashing...I have to take out the batteries to rebot.When charging from mains power supply the phone does not allow me to answer incoming calls! very frustrating for such a promising smart phone.. I going to change the sim card to element this as an issue but dont hold out much hope..",1
"WiFi ROCKS!

Make sure once you get it you download the latest firmware. New Symbian OS is slow. Camera is very good, and the WiFi ROCKS! Excellent wifi reception range. Better than my HP iPaq. So it replaces a lot of gadgets. Outlook sync works fine. Boot time is eternal, but overall a very good next gen phone. Mac users will have to wait for isync to catch up in Leopard to be able to sync with it.",3
"Great Item

This phone is amazing, the amount of things it can do,The camera is Wicked,the WLAN works amazing, everything is great, the only complaint i have is the slow OS, it is noticably slow from say the p900, but they tried to fit soo much into it, i can understand why. still a great phone and id reccomend it",4
"Works great!

I've had the phone for a week now. Did quite a bit of research before I bought it. Read all about the bugs and stuff. But I just had to try it out myself. And am I glad that I did! It's been working great for me.The phone came loaded with the latest firmware updates, so I've found no bugs so far. The OS is nice and smooth. The features are quite easy to learn, considering that this was my first smart phone/PDA. The interface is quite user-friendly and visually appealing. It's got lots of cool features, many listed out in this website. Some came as a pleasant surprise, for example, you can transfer your information from you old cell phone using bluetooth! While I was typing this review, a colleague walked into my room and wanted to check out the business card scanner feature. I tried it out for the first time, and the both of us were blown away! :)The basic phone functions are very good as well. My callers said that they could hear me more clearly than on my old Nokia. Speakers seem good for voice calls, havent tested out for music yet.The only major challenge I faced was in installing an email utility. I struggled with Blackberry Connect for a day. Installed it, but could not get it to work. Finally, I installed the Exchange ActiveSync that came free with the phone, and it's been working great.I called SE customer service a couple of times. They took the calls promptly and seemed eager to help, but they had to lookup manuals for every question I had. I was bummed that they could not help me with the Blackberry Connect problems. That's why I'm giving this phone four stars instead of a five.Overall, it's a great phone/PDA and a cool toy!!",3
"Best Phone I Have Used

I have used Nokia, Samsung, and now Sony Ericsson-the P990i being my first Sony Ericsson. I read many negative reviews and a few positive reviews of this phone. I finally determined that almost all negative reviews were the result of owners not updating the firmware and not using the phone properly. This phone does everything it is advertised as doing and it does it very well. The picture quality is amazing, the WiFi works perfectly, (after getting used to the operating system) it is easy to navigate around the screens, and the battery lasts for days with my normal usage-an hour of talking, 30 minutes of internet, take a few pictures, look at the pictures, etc. I removed the keypad and think it looks great and can use it with one hand, thanks to the touch sensitive screen. It is not too large-fits in my front jeans pocket easily and the price is the best I found for all that it does.",4
"Phone frezes often. Avoid!

This phone is packed with features so we bought it. It turns out the phone freezes very often including on some simple operations.If you don't mind removing the battery and restarting the phone every now and then, this phone is for you. If you want a reliable phone, avoid at all cost.",0
"Get to know it and all will be well

Pros:- quality camera- it is a comfortable device to hold against your face and talk with, screen is slightly recessed so it does not contact your face and you do not need to continually clean it. Fundamentally it is a good phone.- Flip can be removed if you want a candy bar-style device with QWERTY kb- good accessories bundled including charge/sync dockCons:- no standard 3.5mm headphone jack- uses proprietary expensive, low capacity Memory Sticks :-(- OS and UI slow but not much more so than a 400MHz Windows Mobile device- Complicated and inconsistent menu structure (alleviated by learning hotkeys)- slightly bulkyGive it at least a week before you decide whether to love it or hate it. I hated it at first, now appreciate it as a good phone first with extras whereas some PDA competitors are mainly extras with a mediocre phone tacked on.",2
"Excellent, value for Money

Excellent features, It's a real smart phone..Get the mobile, Charge battery FULLY for 4 Hrs., upgrade the firmware, & start using it.... hassle free. I read all the reviews posted on different sites, and had second thought.... .but desided to take a chance, and it was worth. I haven't fased any of the problem since I purchased mobile. This was LOVE at first sight. Excellent, value for Money.",3
"SLOW!!!

I had the P910i before and thought this is the natural upgrade. However, I found this phone to be very slow and not compatibable for bluetooth sync with my iMac. Would have stuck with my P910i.",0
"This phone feels so old

I had the opportunity to play with this phone, as well as extensively use the Treo 680 and a Nokia N80 Internet Edition phones. By comparison, this phone feels so outdated. It is big and clunky, and the user interface and experience leave a lot to be desired.The phone is made of a plastic, but the quality of the finishing is bad in my opinion, making the phone feel cheap. With a 320x240 resolution and such a big screen you're going to see the pixels, making all the icons and images look so 90s. The graphic toolkit used by the phone doesn't feel polished. If you scroll too fast, portions of the screen will get messed up for a few fractions of a second, until a refresh happens. The applications are placed in weird locations. By default the web browser is hidden under ""Entertainment"", and I had to read the manual to find it there. Trying to type in a URL didn't work as expected. Overall I found the phone to have too many annoying features.Comparing it with the Treo and the N80, the engineering team that designed this phone is in serious need for a user interface experience guru. The phone is just not user-friendly.At this price, you could do a lot better with other devices. I ended up returning the phone.",1
"Not even a public beta

Bought this phone yesterday (not from Amazon).Amazing little device with a lot of innovative features. For example, the phone notifies the user of failure to connect to a WiFi network by crashing and rebooting. A dialog box pops up after the reboot to tell me that the phone restarted to ""improve performance."" Same thing happened when I tried to scan in a friend's business card, tried to fetch my email, take a photo, sync by bluetooth... the list continues. In fact, in just one day the phone restarted itself to 'improve performance' so many times, the performance must be getting really great by now.Maybe a firmware update will help? Downloaded the Sony Ericsson Update Service (2.6.4.9). Ran it on my XP box at work - once installed, it played a Sony Ericsson eyecatch animation, then crashed with a 'java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException', but at least it kept planing the eyecatch over and over. Ahhhh. Tried it on my XP box at home - this time the installer came up with an empty window which stayed empty. No luck there. Finally tried it on an old Windows 200 laptop - this time it worked, recognised the phone, downloaded about 150M of something from the internet, pretended to flash the phone with new firmware. The result - same firmware, and more 'improving performance' messages.The bottom line is - it is a very promising device. The hardware is good, the software is not even a public beta quality - proof of concept prototype at best. Not ready for public consumption in any shape or form. This seems to be a trend among smartphone manufacturers - release the product once the hardware is finished, promise to finish the software in new firmware releases, stop releasing firmware updates as a superseding model is in the works - leaving the consumer with a kind of working device. Sort of. Sometimes.",0
"Good but not perfect

I've had this phone two weeks. A few times, when just going through the menus, I've gotten the ""blank"" screen mentioned previously and wondered ""what happened."".So far, I don't think reception with Cingular is quite as good as I was gettng with the Razr.Putting it in or out of my horizontal belt case opens the camara lens twist door on the back of the unit. This in turn, for some reason, deactivates the ""keys locked"" feature which is a pain because when closed, the flip open keyboard sticks out from the rest of the phone and the slightest bump starts things happening.FM radio will only function with wired headphones as it needs the wire for an antenna.On Razr, during a call I could push a button to activate speaker phone. On this phone you must go into a menu during the call and select the appropriate two options. This seems to be a step backward in functionality. Sony support confirmed there is no other way.I like the way the software handles contacts, calendar tasks and all other data entry. Easy to input and access data in a variety of useful ways.For me, the size and weight of this phone is perfect as before I could not accept carrying around the Palm and Blackberry sized units.Ranking high on the list of reasons I made the move was the Wi-Fi capability. I haven't tried this yet as my router is on order. If it works, it will be very useful for me.Bottom line, all the phones I've had before have had inconveniences to get used to. The Sony P990i is no different, but I don't see any show stoppers.I'm glad I made the purchase. Biggest advantage is total functionality in a good looking ""regular"" sized phone. (No question, it is a looker)UPDATE, October 31: I take everything negative back. In the last four weeks I've learned more about how to use the phone and have to say it is awesome. No complaints.",1
"Best Smartphone Package!

Even though I purchased and grew fond of the Nokia E62 and E70, I decided to give this smartphone a try due to my good experience with the SE W810i model.My first impressions on the first couple days were absolutely DISMAL from the numerous crashes that required taking out the battery to cut off the phone. After the 15th crash, I called SE customer service and calmly gave my opinion on the performance of this phone. By suggestion from the operator I downloaded the firmware upgrade from the SE website and must say that all is well. The technology packed into this phone is amazing, and not mention the eye-catching looks of the silver covering.The ability to input info via the qwerty keypad and the touchscreen/stylus is a HUGE draw for me, a former Palm pda/Treo 680 owner.Accessing WiFi and setting up bluetooth with my MacBook Pro was pretty simple, but synching the address book and calendar is a different story. In lieu of no Mac iSync support I am using a third party software called p990iCal to sync my calendar data and using bluetooth transfers for my address book vcards, and both methods work just fine.Navigating the phone does take some patience and time, but using the manual with good common sense is usually enough to suffice.The bright, crisp screen is relatively large compared to the Nokia E70 and the qwerty keyboard, though small, is a joy to type on with my thumbnails. There is one gripe about typing on this keyboard: I love the support for Quickoffice on the smartphone, for I am addicted to writing on the go with Word. Where the Nokia E70 and E62 shines concerning text processing on the qwerty is where the SE p990i rests on its laurels. The SE cannot keep up with my typing speed whereas the Nokias could without a doubt. After pressing each button there is a taskbar that pops up at the top of the screen showing the selected character being highlighted and then placed into the document body. This truly slows up the typing process...and if you keep typing as the p990 tries to catch up, it gets lost and inputs jumbled letters. I have disabled the predictive text feature, but that apparently only handles the words and not the individual characters.I have deducted one star for this reason alone.The screen that shows spectacular imagery in clear color cannot be seen at all in outside sunlight, so be aware of using this outdoors. The photo quality is amazing and the flash is very strong while the video quality is great but not stellar. The media player application plays mpeg4 video files that my Nokias were unable to play, and the music player and FM radio is great as long as you have good headphones(the speaker is in mono). I surely took advantage of the space I had in a 2GB memory stick I had used with my previous W810i model.The task manager is an absolute godsend! Instead if having to go through the menus to access recent apps you can go here and reopen them again! Voice dialing is good but must be programmed for each contact entry which the Nokias did not require at all. Handwriting recognition on the touchscreen appears to be the same as any other Palm device.This is definitely a neat little tech package for those who love gadgets. Downloading the firmware upgrade should alleviate any problems concerning its performance.Update for May 2007:I have long since this review sold my p990 device and returned to Nokia. I am currently using the E61i until my preorder for the E90 Communicator is fulfilled. The p990 was and is still a great device, but just not for my purposes. This is a real shame, for I will always have a soft spot in my techie heart for touchscreens and styli in navigating that p990. I just couldn't tolerate the inconvenience of no Apple iSync support and a slow Quickoffice Word interface in writing my poetry and blog entries. Nokia has provided reliable stability in both these areas and I plan to remain with them as a loyal customer. The p990 is still a capable device for what it can do, only as long as it is updated to the current firmware and can adequately meet one's needs.",3
"LOVE IT

I love this phone. I've wanted a p-series phone for like 4 years now and once i got enough money, i bought it from amazon. Before buying it, i read all the negative and positive reviews about it on this and like 10 other websited. i made myself research for like a month on the phone because i dont just want to waist 600+ dollars on a phone that turns out like crap. But i went for it anyways and it turned out great. It is very easy to use for a pda. Before this i had a sidekick 3. After the sk3 i bought a t-mobile mda, but returned it because it was too confusing. That was my biggest fear buying the p990, but it proved me wrong. I also have NOT been experiencing and random shut-downs or long wait times. It's actually alot faster than my sk3! The screen resoulution is outstanding for a touch screen. the camera is awsome and i love that it doubles as a flash light. The buisness card reader ACTUALLY WORKS! I tested it with a buisness card with a website, e-mail, phone, name, and company name and the damn thing read everything and saved it in the phone book flawlessly. Wi-fi works great too. I connected to my Hotspots account and the phone performed great. 3G is kinda usless for me right now scince t-mobile dosent offer 3g, BUT! i just read that t-mobile just signed an FCC contract to roll out a 3G network in 07!!! So the video phone with soon come very handy. Overall, its the best phone ive had yet. Great look, intuitivness, and sound quality. It truly is THEE PDA Killer.",4
"No problems for me

After the first day, I was frustrated with the phone (software problems, connectivity) until I updated the software and found further menu's and how-to's. Now it's perfect. I recommend the phone for people who likes gadgets, pda phones, smartphones, etc, but if you're not into that, this phone can get very complicated to use.I havent had problems with rebooting or program crashing so far, unlike some other customers. If you want a hi-tech phone, I recommend getting this.",4
"All I could ask for in a phone...

I bought this item from Amazon when it first listed for $649.99, and after reaading all the negative reviews.I have been using iMate for the past 3 years, and wanted something similar but something that looks like a normal phone. The P990 is just that. All the power of the PDA with a great phone, MP3 player, FM Radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, good camera, and if you load the correct software, it makes coffee for you.I have faced some problems mentioned in the other reviews, and the phone has rebooted couple of times. But then again, I am a Windows user :)I connected the phone to my laptop and it synched all my outlook (calendar, contacts, email). The FM radio is great, and the MP3 player is as good as my iPod - and ever since buying this, I find myself listening to lots of music - something that I never did with my iPod, simply because it is there!.I put in a 2 GB memory stick and there is plenty of space there for photos, music and other stuff.If they had released it with a more stable firmware, it would have got 5/5.",3
"BUGS, BUGS, BUGS

I'm a gadget addict, had to have this phone because , on the paper, it's the best phone/pda/younameit that was ever made. Now the TRUTH: This device is full of bugs, it's ssssssslllloooww, it freezes, it's bad news. I had to return mine ( did not buy from amazon). Do your own research and see what people say.Shame on S.E. for releasing this. Like many, I was waiting for over a year for the P990. As I said , love gadgets.JT",0
"Terrific phone with a learning curve

I have owned several different types of phones (Cingular 8125, Cingular 3125, Cingular 2125, Sony 600i) and this has moved to the top of phones that I have used.Pros**Styling: Love the styling of it. It is a good looking phone that is a little funky but has a nice clean look.**KeyPad and touchscreen: I love having the keypad on the front so that I do not have to type a phone number on the screen. It is convenient. Then to be able to flip it open and be able to type in on the screen or with the small keyboard. Nice.**Syncs with Outlook: I have had few problems having it successfully sync up with Outlook and to have all the contacts for easy access...very nice.**Phone quality: So far so good. My calls sound good and people tell me that it sounds good when I am tlaking to them.**WiFi: I love it. It still surprises me that the high end smart phones don't carry t (such as the Palm phones) but this phone does and it works well and is easy to use.**Lock feature: It is a quick slide action on the side to lock the keyboard so you don't accdiently dial. There is no need to press 2 buttons to unlock as it is just another flick on the side of the phone and it is unlocked. Easy to use and quick to use and thats appreciated.Cons:**Kinks: Yes, there are some kinks with the software but this is to be kind of expected in that it really is a computer that acts like a phone at times. But, I haven't had the problems that others appear to have had in regards to slowness, etc.**Camera: Good quality, but it takes a bit to get comfortable in using.**Learning Curve: I have used windows mobile and I have been comfortable using that software as an interface for my phone. Now switching over to Symbian has taken me a while to get use to icons and functionality. It is a good operating system from what I have seen, but it has taken me some time.Overall, it has been a terrific phone and I plan on using for it the next year. Well done Sony.",3
"Full Featured Cell-PDA-Camera-Music Player

When i purchased this phone over 6 months ago, I was leary of all the issues that the reviews and comments mentioned. But nonetheless, I purchased it to see how it was for myself. I had a P910i and it paired with my car's Bluetooth flawlessly, but I was extremely bugged that the P990i could not pair up with my Bluetooth on the BMW. But with a couple updates from Sony Ericsson it was fixed.In the beginning there were a few bugs, like the certain softwares on the phone took longer to load (i.e. camera), and if you had a couple programs running together (i.e. music player, camera, web browser) it would have a tendency to freeze up. But the wonderful parts about this phone are that Sony Ericsson's firmware updating team has been doing a great job in keeping this phone up to date and running at it's best, it's features are second to none. (2mp camera - great pictures, Wifi, QWERTY, Sony's music player[MegaBass], PDA, web brower).So don't worry about the other reviews that claim it has bugs, all the majors issues have been ironed out and the phone is running well (with the latest update from SC) It's a great phone, but I only wished that SC made it slight smaller so it wouldn't be so bulky in the pocket.Firmware:Phone: CXC162037 R9G007Bluetooth: CXC162058 R5A01Organizer: CXC162036 R6D23CDA: CDA162007/1 R6D23",4
"That business phone keeps you busy!

When I first heard about the P990i and the specifications, I was really impressed. After I received it, this became less and less. So many bugs and crashes with a cell phone! Incredible! So I waited for the long promised firmware update, everything should be ok then, at least they promised. But this phone is still of minor use. Here are some major reasons why:1. No transflective display, barley to use outdoors in a sunny state like CA!2. Far away from the promised 14 day standby (6 days in best case)!3. Restarts quite often when using it with 3rd party applications!4. Also built in applications do crash sometimes!5. No icon ""appointments today""!6. A backup saves only a part of the settings and no third part applications/settings (and even worse: all recorded voice commands are lost)!7. Crashes sometimes during a phone call!8. User buttons can only be defined with a few and different functions, dependent on the button!9. Number keys can only be defined for phone numbers, no additional functionallity like ""Bluetooth on/off""!10. Office sync does not work for international phone numbers!11. Have you ever had a phone that takes almost 2 minutes for booting after turning it on???These are only some of many problems this phone still has. After all that trouble I wish I could give it back and buy a working phone from a different vendor. It really seems like this phone and its software was built up in a rush and nobody ever was testing it in real business conditions (leaving the SQA for the stupid customers). This is really poor after all that long development time. I will definitively never buy a SE phone again, the market is full of much better working devices. And it will become even better in June... Good to know that there are at least some companies who really know what counts to keep their well paying customers!",0
"Helmet Intercom

These headsets work very well for us. The two-volume selection is great. I have mine set on loud since I use a half-hlemet and my wife prefers the lower volume in her full helmet. They do an excellent job of filtering out wind and engine noise. Range is at least as advertised. They were easy to start using and work well with our cell phones. We haven't used them long enough to know what the battery life will be, but so far we are very satisfied with their performance.",4
"So far, so good!

It's only the beginning of March, but I ordered these now because the price was the lowest I've seen it...won't be riding for another month or more most likely. Despite that, I got them all set up and ready to go.There are several steps to pairing the units up, it's a very easy, straightforward process just the same! First attempt was successful.The installation into my HJC full-face helmet took a mere 5 minutes...very easy!Much to my wife's dismay, I asked her to help me ""road test"" our new toys. She begrudgingly agreed. I set up a 25"" commercial grade, metal blade fan (to simulate wind noise) and sat right in front of it with her behind me. This fan cranks and is pretty loud! I was within a foot of it and could hear my wife clear as a bell(on the highest volume, she could hear fine at the lowest setting). If things are different on the road, I'll change my review. I obviously cannot say much about battery life yet either.The only thing I did notice was that when my interphone is connected to my cell phone, my wife cannot activate both of our intercoms with her button. I most likely won't keep mine connected with my phone anyways...problem solved! Who wants to talk on the phone while they're riding anyways?",3
"BIKER'S DELIGHT!!

A must-have for any helmet-wearing biker! Easy to install in just minutes. Great reception and great features. I plan on getting a second one to chat with hubby on the road.",4
"it will be perfect if more than two can be paired. otherwise it is brellient.

it will be perfect if more than two can be paired. otherwise it is brellient.",3
"Great product

I had heard and read positive things about this BlueAnt Interphone before I bought it. I took them with a grain of salt. Once I got it, it was very easy to install, connect to my phone and use. The clarity is great. I was on my bike riding home when my wife called. After about a ten minute conversation she asked what time I was leaving the office. I told her I was two blocks from the house and she said I sounded better than on my normal Bluetooth headset sitting at my office desk. She never even thought I was on the road. The voice dialing feature is just icing on the cake. It makes placing calls easy too. I definately recommend this product for anyone.",4
"work very well whiles battery lasts

This unit would benefit from an upgrade in battery technolegy,it does an excellent job on cell mode and just as well in intercom mode.The only problem with it is without recharging, talk time is only about 2-3 hours.I may Have to buy second units to use enroute on long rides. Otherwise very good.",3
"Love this system!

I bought 2 of these for Christmas, my husband bought 3! They paired easily with our cell phones. So far so good. While we would like to be able to communicate with a group instead of just one person; the cell phone capability makes this a good choice. My whole family rides and it's nice to be able to communicate on a long ride. This is a great product and well worth the price!",4
"Interphone Bluetooth

This product works great with my icon full face. you can hear it clear with the visor up or down and it doesnt matter what speed you are going. i have a sport tuned exhaust and its loud but it does not distort your voice through the microphone. Overall this product is definitly a great buy!!",4
"wow really nice

Works great, told it sounds like I am setting home on the sofa. No wind noise. Got new phone no voice dial,(hafta buy it) Best unit I have used.",4
"Blue Ant

Outstanding product, used with a Bluetooth transceiver and phone, not to mention used with another Blue Ant as an intercom....",4
"GREAT INTERCOM SYSTEM

I had read lots of reviews about this setup, and was hesitant... but now am so glad that I bought it. It is EASY and comfortable to use. Everybody says the intercom only lasts for 4-5 hours... that is about right... AND it is what is advertised on the box to do.... in STANDBY mode, it will go a lot longer. It is easy to charge and light, no issues with noise at any level, (3/4 helmets).... I would buy it again.",4
"blue ant serves its purpose

i purchased two kits so we could talk while riding and with this system it does that decently. one of the charges did not work right out of the box luckily had two. programing wasn't very hard just a little confusing. havent't got the sets to get in the high volume mode so at 60 mph with flip up helmets it is a little hard to hear. the mounting system does secure to the helmet as good as i would like.even with the minor problems it is nice to not be tied down to wires and be able to walk around the bike when getting ready to ride and still talk easily is good.",2
"BlueAnt Intercom

My wife and I have been using the BlueAnt Interphone as a rider/passenger intercom for a few weeks now. We have been pleased with it's performance. Wasn't too hard to get set up. Haven't tried it with my cell phone yet. Would definitely recommend the unit.",4
"EXCELLENT QUALITY

Works perfectlly at speeds over 70 mph. Works with all cell phones except TREO's. A bit expensive to use it as an intercom with your passanger. Battery duration...excellent. I RECOMMEND IT",3
"Great inexpensive solution for shorter rides

I always use these interphones like this: full face helmet, earplugs in, 60 to 65 mph most of the time and I can easily hear my riding partner (my wife) about 90% of the time. We get separated by several vehicles and quite a bit of distance and can still easily hear each other. It's quite impressive! I have been disappointed with the battery life as mentioned by others. I think they seem to last about 3 to 4 hours if we keep them on all the time. There is no way to charge them on longer trips other than plugging into a wall for a few hours. I would at least like to see some sort of motorcycle battery or double-A battery charger solution for this problem. My wife uses hers with her phone and it works great for that. I saw that phone mode lasts longer. Maybe if we both use our phones and call each other, we could stretch it out to closer to the 10 hours ""phone time"" advertised. I haven't tried that.",3
"Blueant intercom

Excellent product. Battery last only 4-5 hours. Voice is very clear even at 70 MPH. I loved it!",4
"BlueAnt Interphone

We do a lot of offroad woods riding and the range ""in the woods"" is only about 50 yards. It's very easy to loose someone plus once you loose range the radios disconnect from one another and you have to physically reconnect them when you get close again. I would not recommend this product to off-roaders such as Enduro's, Hare Scrambles, or GNCC'ers. It does work well on an ""open"" Motorcross Track. The overall durability seems to be really good and the product is very well built. The audio is superb!! The range is our only issue. We were anticipating much more. Too bad they can't attatch an external antenna that runs up the back of the helmet or something. The range would be increased 10 fold.",1
"BlueAnt helmet interphone

Purchased two of these kits for my son and I to use next month on a motorcycle trip to Colorado. I have not used mine yet but my son indicates that the sound quality is excellent while riding his motorcycle. I'm looking forward to syncing mine to my cellphone and Garmin GPS. While it is a little premature to rate this product, my initial observation would suggest that it is well made and should make our upcoming trip more enjoyable.",3
"Misleading Advertising & Poor Customer Service

I bought two of these units on the basis of an advertised 10 hours of talk time on the Interphone and Mobilicity web site. Very shortly I found the batteries only lasted about 4 hours in intercom mode. I called Interphone U.S. customer service and they had to contact the factory and said they would get back to me. They never did get back, and after two more calls by me they came back and said the batteries would last 10 hours in phone mode, but only 4-5 hours in intercom mode. I asked them for a refund but they said no...that the products met specifications. I explained that I never would have purchased the units int he first place if I knew they only would last 4-5 hours in intercom mode. Now they have changed their website to state 5 hours of time in intercom mode. I also sent an email to their headquarters and got no response. I would never buy anything from this company as they do not stand behind their advertised specifcations on their product, and do not have good customer service.",0
"Substandard Snooty Product support = Buyer Beware

I ordered the Blue Ant X5i from Shopcell - an Amazon market place vendor. While the product was delivered promptly enough, alas - it wouldn't even switch on.My first step was to call ""BLUEANT"" customer support (North America) . After a moderate wait I was able to get a live support rep. We went over diagnostics, but within the first minute of the call, his question was ""How much did you pay for this product?""..When I answered $30 on Amazon.com - his response was "" Must have been refurbished! - send it back to the seller!!""....When I mentioned the description says - brand new and it arrived in new packaging his answer didn't change.At this point - it became pretty obvious that he'd lost all interest in the call and wanted to just get me off the phone...Then I asked about their product warranty - I even have a product warranty card - he said, ""call the seller first or return it to them!""....What kind or condescending product support/warranty is this - product support has no business asking about product price...I highly doubt their product warranty means anything to them or - or even if they will stand behind it.Their product support and brand standards are probably just like their product - substandard and indifferent",0
"4 star performance

I bought 2 interphones before going on vacation. We put them on our helmets and off we went. We both had 3/4 helmets, and going down the road at 70 there was so much wind noise it was hard to understand but you could still hear. On vacation I bought a flip up full face helmet and that made all the difference in the world. These things are really great, it kinda all depends on how much the wind is blowing with a 3/4 but with a full face you can hear no matter what speed.I would have rated 5 stars but it states that the talk time is 10 hours, we did not get any where close to that leaving the unit on interphone continuously, but if you just turn it on interphone just when you want to talk and then put it back on standby then it lasts all day. Leaving it on interphone all the time, we just got about 2 to 3 hrs talk time.Also it would be great if you could communicate with more than just 1 other unit like when you are traveling with several people. We had some friends that went with us and they bought them also, but we could not communicate with them just each other. Overall it is the best thing out there",3
"It's nearly there

The BlueAnt Interphone works as advertised with good volume and clarity. It's weakness is it's short battery life. We have used them on several rides and marvel at the way they function as a Bluetooth with the Zumo and phone, but it is the bike to bike communication that is really great. It says in the advertising that they reach 490 feet, however we have had up to a half mile separation and still had communication. You can carry on a conversation as if you were sitting next to someone on the sofa. After about 4 hours, you're out of battery and all is lost. You'd think that in today's era of 8 to 10 hour rides that an otherwise excellent device such as this would be able to last the ride. There's no way to charge the battery on the go or replace the battery with a spare. You have to put the unit on the 115v charger to get it to work again. I really can't reccomend this product unless you intend to use it only for short trips.",3
"Excellent product

These units have a 'low' and 'loud' setting with volume up/down for the 'low' (default) level. I haven't used the 'loud' as I really didn't want to do that to my eardrums but I assume the volume adjustments operate there, too. At the default setting with moderate vulume setting, wearing full-face helmets the wife and I could communicate with no problem up to 45mph. I wore earplugs; she did not. Above 45mph she was unable to hear me attempt to talk to her, but I (with the earplugs) could hear every word she said as clear as a bell.In face, I have used the unit with my cell phone up to 80mph. This unit allows voice answer capability. To answer, say 'hello' a couple of times; to not answer, keep yer yap shut :) the wind noise is not recognized as voice and the call is not answered. I tried voice dialing at Interstate speed, though and had no success except at low speed. Undoubtedly due to the wind noise in the mike. My voie commands were recorded in a very quiet environment and so that failing I attribute entirely to the cell phone's voice recognition.Would I buy this product again? Absolutely. It paired with my cell phone extremely easily. Pairing with the other Interphone unit would likely have been equally easy had I paid more attention to the instructions up front.I wish they made a mobile charger available so the unit(s) could be recharged on the road. As it is, once the batteries are discharged it's all the way home to recharge with the wall unit. That's not really a flaw, just a wish for more convenience.Terrific product, excellent sound quality. Wear hearing protection and you should have excellent communications capability at any speed.",4
"BlueAnt for Motorcycles

To say this unit really works well is an understatement. I connect my interphone to my motorcycle GPS via bluetooth (a BMW Navigator III [made by Garmin]). At the same time I connect my cell phone(Motorola V505) to the GPS via bluetooth. My GPS automatically switches between the voice GPS directions and cell calls.A buddy and I both have interphones in our motorcycle helmets and we communicate on the road via bluetooth using the intercom feature. The range is spec'd as 500ft, but we find the functional distance closer to 1000ft. One can switch back and forth on the fly between the bike to bike intercom and the GPS/Cell Phone using the multifunction button on the interphone.Battery life is good for a whole day's riding in the intercom mode. In the standby mode the battery life is definately many days, because I sometimes forget to shut off the interphone.This is the best device of its kind I have ever seen. It gets rid of CB radios for bike to bike communication, with a constant hot mike (no keying required). Many kudos also go to my BMW GPS Navigator III and its ability to manage the Cell Phone and GPS directions. It also displays the Cell Phone address book, shows the ID of incoming calls, etc. etc.",4
"short battery life

This works really well when it works, but I can't wait to throw it out.I've used it for over a year now, and I had 4 different intercoms before this one. It's by far the best in sound quality and ease of use.The problem is that you only get to talk for the first few hours of each day. It doesn't seem to help to try to turn it on and off every time you need to speak, (which is difficult to do anyway). With a removable battery so that you could carry extras this device would be really excellent, but as it is, the better it works, the more annoying it is when it suddenly stops working.The product description says 10 hour battery life. That is just wrong. We have two of these and we charge them all night on our trips. We get about four hours out of them with very conservative intermittent use.Maybe they are good for answering your phone on the way to work, but they are no good as an all day travel intercom.",1
"It's about time

Helmet to helmet 9 of 10Blue tooth to cell 10 of 10Battery lasted 6 hours 8 of 10Love it.",3
"BlueAnt Interphone is a WONDERFUL product

I bought the wife and me a BlueAndt Interphone (2) prior to going to the Grand Canyon--a 700 mile one way trip. You can get the full 5 hours out of the driver to passenger mode. We were in heavy winds, 80 mph, and I could still hear all of what she said. I didn't have a windshield either--but a full face helmet. The cell phone function is really sweet too--much safer than pulling over each time you must answer a call.Pairing the units was easy. Using the units is easy!!Lastly, check out the price--you can get a couple of these units (for you and passenger) for about $200-$250. Compare that to other products.",4
"Interphone Bike to Bike communication

Okay...This is the one. It works great. My wife and I both ride Harley Davidsons. It is a great addition to our riding. We only have used it as a bike to bike intercom,it works excellent. No you can't be 1 mile away, But it doesnt claim that it does that either. I have researched variousbike to bike systems. Buy this one!!!! It works. clear sound even at speed. It has made our riding even more fun. If you need to use your cellphone, pull over and use it! We just want bike to bike communication andfound it with the Interphone System.",3
"Interphone works great!

This is a product worth buying if you use a GPS, Cell Phone or want to talk between bikes or rider to passenger. The hardest part about using it is taking the time to read the instructions so that you can get it setup correctly. Once you understand how it works it works very well. I have used it with my Zumo GPS and iPhone without problems, battery life seems decent and the sound quality is very good. I recommend it highly. The only reason I did not give it the full five starts is that it takes a minute to get a feel for the various button steps required to sync with a Bluetooth device, sync between headsets and control volume levels, etc. Once you get that down it is a great product.",3
"Substandard Snooty Product support = Buyer Beware

I ordered the Blue Ant X5i from Shopcell - an Amazon market place vendor. While the product was delivered promptly enough, alas - it wouldn't even switch on.My first step was to call ""BLUEANT"" customer support (North America) . After a moderate wait I was able to get a live support rep. We went over diagnostics, but within the first minute of the call, his question was ""How much did you pay for this product?""..When I answered $30 on Amazon.com - his response was "" Must have been refurbished! - send it back to the seller!!""....When I mentioned the description says - brand new and it arrived in new packaging his answer didn't change.At this point - it became pretty obvious that he'd lost all interest in the call and wanted to just get me off the phone...Then I asked about their product warranty - I even have a product warranty card - he said, ""call the seller first or return it to them!""....What kind or condescending product support/warranty is this - product support has no business asking about product price...I highly doubt their product warranty means anything to them or - or even if they will stand behind it.Their product support and brand standards are probably just like their product - substandard and indifferent",0
"I Returned this item

The earpiece on this item is way too thick and is therefore too uncomfortable to use even in helmets with removable ear pads like my Shoei RF 1000. Consider the Scala Rider whose earpiece works well in a helmet.",0
"Huh, what did you say? What? What was that?..... &^&%$

After reading some glowing recommendations of this product, I feel as though I must have gotten a different product than what you all described. After installing this into 3/4 helmet, I was excited to be able to finally speak with my wife during my daily drive through LA traffic to work. She is pregnant and due soon, and I was nervous about being out of touch for an hour drive each way. As I left the house, I gave her a quick call to check how it works. At about 25 MPH and below, with the face shield down and locked, it works ok. But as I got up to highway speed, it was horrible. At 40 miles per hour, I could barely discern her voice over the wind noise. And this was after I put the bluetooth into LOUD mode. I stopped and readjusted the speaker, but it did no good. I couldn't hear a word she was saying. And the last words that I could hear from her as I sped up was ""The wind noise is too loud. What did you say?""In all honesty, this thing is useless to me. I have sent three days trying to get this thing adjusted to be intelligible at all. I am not hard of hearing. I use my iPod all the time. But unless there is some severe defect with my particular device, I really don't know what all the excitement is about.",1
"Best deal!

This item is exactly what it means: a reliable helmet interphone. I use this device since two years an it is working great. The sound is loud and clear even over 120 km/h. Fully charged provide a valid link at ~ 200 - 250 m, after 6-7 hours the distance decrease at ~ 60 - 70 m. It is easy to mount and maintain.Bottom line, it is a perfect deal. The device give satisfaction for every cent from its price.",4
"Horrible Customer Service

My wife and I both ride and could never afford the expensive communication devices such as the chatter box. So, I happened to read a review about these things and ran into a nice one that talked about the blue ant. Everything they said in the review was correct, these things really work well. For one, my wife was in the house and thought I'd test this Bluetooth feature, and I walked up the street to see how far I could get before it crashed and lost the signal due to loss of line-of-sight. I didn't expect to get past my driveway (in my pajamas) and before you know it I was out in front of my neighbors house and started to loose it. I knew right then what I had was a winner, it was working and working great! Next day we tested the bluetooth out on the road and we could get about 500 meters in distance just using the blue tooth, not the cell phone. If you need to communicate with more than just the two, just use the cell phones. You can use this with snow gloves on your hands, one handed operation usage. Another nice feature is the fact you don't have to talk like a walkie-talkie, it's bi-directional, and both can talk at once like a telephone, it's very easy to install.Some may say, hey, who wants to talk to your wife of almost 10 years anyway, that's what rest stops are for, me, I would, since I love her but here's the thing. You don't have to have it on all the time. It has about 700+ hours of standby, and 5 hours of talk-time. If you want to talk and it is on standby just press the button for 3 seconds and it hails the other party, they don't even have to press anything, you are connected. I cannot say enough good things about this little device and it comes highly recommended. The cell phone feature works just as any other Bluetooth device works, which I don't recommend while driving the bike. Someone calls, just press the button and it answers the call. Dial out and talk with someone on the road, they would have a hard time believing you are on a motorcycle talking to them on the phone.UPDATE:Hope nothing goes wrong with this gadget, because customer service is non-existent from these people. We loved them at first and used them on our motorcycle tours but one of them stopped working. We tried for months to either get it replaced or fixed, and was like beating a dead horse. Their customer service is from out of country... so you know what that means. One of the heads mics just never hardly worked, so I'd get that one, so I could do all the talking ;)",0
"MC Helmet Bluetooth

Affordable easy install. Difficult to hear over 30mph. Mic is great other party can hear at higher speeds. Unit will only work with one bluetooth. Can't use cell phone and GPS together.",1
"Love it

I just installed and go to try this product out. So far it works just as described. The install was easy but i had to get online to view the manual as the instructions were not included. I have a full face halmet and the mic does seem like it may become an issue over time as it tends to rub on your lips. I also did catch some occasional static but not enough to really complain. Overall a great buy for the money.",3
"BlueAnt motorcycle intercoms

I purchased two BlueAnt motorcycle helmet intercom systems. I'm having a problem with being able to make out what the other person is saying at speeds above 30 MPH. It sounds like they are talking under water. Have tried several different things but no luck. I will be contacting the BlueAnt technicial support group next. Not real happy with them at this time. Might be a simple fix, but for what they cost they should work much better then they do.",1
"Great product

I've used this about 3 times so far... I'm very happy with it's performance. I use it for driver to passenger comm. and at freeway speeds my wife and I can carry on a conversation just fine (non-faired bike). Both helmets are full face, I haven't tried it yet on my open face helmet though.The wart on the side of the helmet is much smaller than other units I looked at, so I'm happy about that as well...Once you get the two units paired (blue-tooth term) you can just talk back and forth... no comm button to push.Bottom line: great product, works well, very happy with the purchase of two units.",4
"awesome product

I purchased 2 Blue Ant Interphones prior to a long motorcycle ride last summer. These blue ants are the best thing I've found for bike to bike full duplex communication at a very affordable price.We prefer to use them on cell phone mode, the batteries last longer that way and you dont need to keep within any distance to keep the signal.I was separated from my travel companion at a very critical point of the ride and I had no idea where to go, with the blue ant on cell mode I was able to talk to my riding partner the entire time until we were able to meet up with each other, it was a life saver. I was in a strange city on an extremely congested highway and allthough we were miles away from eachother at one point, I was never alone.The full duplex feature is also a must, I had another bike to bike communicator and it was really tough having to wait for the mics to key in and out, you were not able to warn of a hazard or needing to make a fast change, there were also issues with wind keying the mics while driving rendering the product totally useless and annoying. This is not the case at all with the blue ant. With the blue ant we can talk simultaniously and still hear each other, the wind does not key them on. The voice activation is fantastic and they are really easy to operate.We both wear full face helmets and have no problems hearing each other at upwards of 70 mph. I did have some difficulty hearing an inbound cell phone call at the higher rate of speed but I was able to tell the caller that I was riding and I would call them back - they could hear me just fine. They also recharge very quickly.This is an incredible product and a must buy for anyone who rides with a regular riding partner. Get this and you will be happy!",4
"Love my BlueAnt

This is a great product. The clarity once connected to a paired headset is awesome. I love being able to talk to my husband when we are out riding. Since we are riding our own bikes, it keeps us on the same page and we are able to warn each other of things to look for. The only cons are that I can't seem to get it to work with my Magellan 4250, it pairs but I can't hear it on the ear piece, and we usually have to play with it for a few minutes to get the two headsets connected. That may be a operator issue! I would recommend this product to anyone that rides a bike with someone else and wants great, clear, communication.",4
"Easy startup.

I got the devices and connection to the cell phones was super easy, worked first time. Placing calls, receiving calls, and installation into helmets was all simple. My wife and I put on our helmets and walked around the house and the sound seemed fine. Will test on bikes tomorrow.Device to device connection is a bit complicated, if the step-by-step directions are followed precisely and quickly it all works, but it is a somewhat demanding sequence of steps. At least it only needs to be paired once as long as you only want to talk to one partner; I would certainly not recommend this product if you are planning on doing device-to-device connections and have to pair with a different device often.In conclusion this product is great (so far) with communicating with a phone and having that phone do the communication or if you want to pair with one other device directly (passenger or one regular riding buddy) only. Like I said I haven't tested it while riding, but the sound is clear enough I don't see it being an issue (I use a full face helmet).",3
"My experience with BlueAnt

I bought two BlueAnt interphones, hooked them up according to directions and my wife and I took a short ride. Conversation was possible up to about 60 mph with open face helmets. With closed face or a face shield it might be better. Later that week we took a long ride and my BlueAnt unit went dead after 2 1/2 hours. I called their customer service and was sent a Return Authorization Form. I returned the form, the unit, and the proof of purchase the next day, then I waited. Ten days later I had not heard from them so I called customer service again. From that point on I talked to customer service every other day for two weeks. I finally worked my way up to the head of customer service in Australia and was still given the runaround until I told him I intended to go over his head. I received a new unit two days later. To my dismay, the replacement they sent also went dead after three hours. I called customer service again, and they did not believe me! Somehow it was my fault. I hooked it up wrong, or something. At any rate, they said, I shouldn't expect more than three to five hours using it as an intercom. The ten hours they put in their advertising applies only to cell phone use. The bottom line is, the only way it will become an effective intercom is to turn it off when you're not talking. That wasn't what I paid nearly $200 for. By their advertising I was lead to believe I would have full intercom capability for ten hours. I purchased the units through Amazon, but the seller was MobileCityOnline. They will not allow you to return items after two weeks or thirty days, depending on what it is. In either case, I was screwed. BlueAnt's advertising is misleading to say the least, and their customer service is the worst I've ever encountered. If you return a defective unit it is sent to Memphis while the North American service representatives are located on the west coast. Head of customer service is in Australia. All of that means they can give you the runaround for a month without even trying. I would think very carefully before investing in a BlueAnt interphone. There are other brands available that are probably better and less expensive. Plus, they may have good customer service.",0
"good sound, but not good enough product

i bought my interphone and it worked just fine like one or two monthsbut then i started having some troubles with the batteries. It started to sound like battery went down, but the intercom continued to work fine till the end of the day. Now, no matter how many times i charge it, its always beeping like the battery is down.But the real problem i had was with the mic. The mic stays in place with two little plastic strings that after like 6 months broke, and left the mic holding in place with just the wires. Sooner or later it was going to happen. Wires broke and mic was disconnected.For a 100$ just 6 months working... not such a good dealBy the way, now i have a midland bt rider... and it really have a worst sound quality but it seems to be a more quality manufactured product",1
"You will not be disappointed ...

We were on a 2500 mile road trip around Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Colorado and needed bike to bike comms. I ordered two of these BlueAnt intercoms and they arrived the next day whilst on our road trip! (Thanks Amazon).I don't have a lot of patience when it comes to setting up gadgets. I usually leave it to my techy boyfriend to sort out things like this, but he was in the shower! I had them fitted to our helmets and scanned the user manual and we hit the road in 30 mins. They work very well and have plenty volume to be used when wearing ear plugs as well (Road King with no screen and riding at 85mph).I think the range on these things is about a mile, with perfect transmission, the only exception is it's got to be line of sight. If you go around a bend in cliffs the signal is broken until you can both see each other again but that wasn't a problem really.The battery lasts about 5 hours if you are nattering all the time but when you press the button once, (easy with gloves on) to put it in standby when you're not chatting, the battery lasts about 700 hours apparently! Don't worry if you're on standby and your mate wants to talk, it turns yours on automatically.They charge-up really quick too, when we forgot to do this and put them on for charge in the morning they were ready by the time we'd showered and packed the bikes.They made our trip all the better for having them and I think they are very good value. I'd recommend them to my biker friends for sure. (Also, I thought that once you had linked two comms units together so that they were paired on the road that you had to go through the pairing procedure again after having turned them off completely, but I found that not to be the case, they are still paired even if they've been off for days).Safe riding!",4
"Rob

I just bought the interphone. So far I'm very happy with it, all functions work just as the product info claims as well as all of the good reviews that I read. I read as many reviews as I could, there are a few negative reviews about the product, but all of the problems that others have had, I have not. I paired my phone on the first try. Now as soon as I turn on the Interphone my phone picks it up right off and does not lose the connection. My phone has voice recognition (not tag, which you have to program with your own voice), all this works very well. Sound quality is good up to about 60 miles/hr after that the road/wind noise makes it difficult for me to hear (you know how noisy your own helmet is, you can gauge how well you will hear at various speeds), whoever I'm talking to can hear me fine. A head wind is worse or more traffic. My phone also has GPS and it works well with this. The automatic volume adj seems to work very well also. All the buttons are easy to use and I always have gloves on.The reason I chose the Interphone over the Scala model is because I have a closed face helmet and I did not want the boom connected to the main frame of the device and have to run up on the underside of the lining. I like the interphone design so there is only 1 wire that comes on the outside off the helmet. I figured that the boom would always get hooked on my face when putting the helmet on or taking it off. Also the lining inside my helmet is removable, installation was a snap. I really could not imagine how it could have been easier to set the whole thing up. I spent a little time adjusting the exact location of the ear piece and the boom. The cost of this is a third that of a chatter box (2 way radio system w/Bluetooth), not to mention a third of the size. Even though it would be great to communicate with multiple riders on the same system, I figure that I would just call them on my phone, there are no distance restrictions then! It does not support streaming music, that would be a great feature.",4
"excellent headset

indeed a great product. The range is not 500 feet, but more like 500 yards. There is some confusement in het documentation, but the range b2b is definitely hundreds of yards.",4
"Functions as advertised

Gift for my husband, and he loves it. Says it functions EXACTLY as advertised, paring easily with Zumo550 which then pairs with his cell phone. Switches seamlessly between navi music, voice instructions and cell calls. Single speaker works well on loud setting. Cannot tell he's on a bike when we're talking. At around $100, this was a super purchase - would highly recommend. Well done BlueAnt!",4
"Good interphone

I bought a pair (yes, you'll need two) to use it as an intercom when riding with my wife as a passenger. I have a ST1300 that has nice wind protection, so the Blueant works fine in this conditions. Of course you can hear the wind still, and have to speak loud, but the device does what it supposed and does it well.I even run a test. I gave one device to another fellow rider and use it as a bike-to-bike comunications system. It works really great. This devices has a 130 meters range... or, as far as you can see the other biker!Battery life: You have to use it on stand by mode if you want to last a whole day. This is not a problem since the operation is very friendly. Just push the big button once and the unit goes to standby. Push it again and talk. And this can be done either for the rider or the passenger.",3
"Impressed with the BlueAnt Interphone

This Interphone has great volume and clarity (with module helmet). With all the varies battery reviews, I wanted to test it myself. We charged them and left them on ""Standyby"" (we did not connect our cell phones to the unit). Standyby time was over 4 days. It was on, but not connected to talk to the other unit. After recharing, we decided to check the actual talk time. We kept each unit open to talk at any moment. This was only about 4 hours. When we used them only when we wanted to talk to each other (which is not the entire trip) they lasted all day without a problem.The distance is based on the line of sight. We were in the mountains and when taking curvy roads, you do not get the full 490 feet. Straight highway runs - 490 feet is easy.For long trips, you can buy a separate battery charger, for those who have a cig plug. Not sure you would be able to ""charge while riding."" You can use google search engine to find them for about $10.00My only complaint is that you are not able to connect more than 2 units, not 3 or 4. So group rides with communication is still not an option.Other than that - worth the money!",3
"Fantastic bike to bike communicators

My husband and I bought these for touring. We have been waiting to try a bike to bike communicator because of mixed reviews in the past. We bought the Interphones and our expectations were greatly surpassed. The clarity is amazing and the range is excellent. We lost connection once because of distance and one button push and you are reconnected. The one-time-only pairing and learning to reconnect takes a little patience to learn but once you do it is very easy. The sound is remarkably clear and the external noise cancelling is excellent. Neither one of us could hear each other's engine noise. Being duplex you can dialog, you don't have to do the one person at a time ""over"" speech. It's very cool. Get them, you'll like them!",4
"battery charging

I like the BlueAnt InterPhone at speeds below 60 MPH and for short rides. in my opinion there is a major flaw in the design, short battery life before recharging is required and there is no way to charge the battery on the run.another thing I would like to see is an ear bud and a DC charger option.",2
"Do Not buy Nokia HS-4W

I bought the Nokia HS-4W Boom HeadsetThis Nokia Headset is horrific.I use the Nokia 6230The headset disconnects/loses its connection with the phone all the time so when the phone rings I have to answer from the phone since the ear piece just won't respondVoice recognition only works if I touch a key on my cell phone.It lowers the volume of the phone automatically by half when it does respond.Sometimes it even produces some horrific noise.In conclusion DO NOT BUY this product.",0
"great product

this was a gift for my brother and he was so soprised when he opened it, now he uses it all the time and it works so fine nice audio quality and it was a very good price and shipping time.",3
"Conectividad inalambrica

Esta es la primera vez que tengo contacto con un ""manos libres bluetooth"", es facinante la sensación que te da, el poder hablar por varios minutos sin tener la molestia de un cable o el peligro de quedarte con una contractura muscular en el cuello. El aparato en sí es genial, te da una conectividad de aproximadamente 10 metros, el sonido es nitido, la resistencia es adecuada (ya se me ha caído un par de veces), la bateria tiene una duración aceptable. Los únicos problemas son: 1. despues de una hora, se te hace pesado el aparato (me imagino que eso pasa con todos los aparatos) 2.los primeros días te da una sensación de mareo (que puede ser circunstancial) 3. cuando te lo pones, parece un auricular de sordo (pero me imagino que en el futuro, habrán esos que no se noten). Por lo demás lo recomiendo como un ""must have"".",4
"Not bad, a decent performer.

It is a stylish, one piece design, lay flat in the pocket, of a bluetooth headset.I've been using Bluetooth headset for about 4 years now; Motorola is OK but short talk and standby time. Sony Ericsson is pretty good, but not too sturdy. Jabra has a charger loose connector problem. Nokia? So far, so good.Mind you, bluetooth headset provides only a paired connection to the cell phone, the rest is performed by the phone; if a phone has voice dialing, than you can use it to do voice dialing, just make sure it is enabled on the phone. Once it is enabled, the button on the headset acts as the call/hang up button on the phone.My Sony Ericsson S700i does not have re-dial voice command, but this Nokia headset can send 2 beeps to have the phone perform such function, not bad!One good thing about this headset is that it will connect to the nearest previously paired phone without re-pairing again like the other headset. That is good if you have 2 or more phones with bluetooth like I do. I paired each phone individually with the headset, and carry only one phone at a time, but always carry the headset, and I can use it with either phone without pairing again.",3
"sound to low for outside use

Item works great indoors but the sound is too quiet, I thought about having my hearing checked but after reading other reviews I learned its not just me. I work in building construction with lots of loud noises and can't hear unless I press it unconfortabally into my ear. Do not recomend",1
"sound quality a disappointment

I loved the comfort and ease of use of this headset. I especially liked that I could use my Nokia chargers for it. Some drawbacks after about 3 months use were: the volume was always too low! Even at the highest level, (and my excellent hearing)I had to press the ear mike into my ear while talking. This made my ""hands free"" a ""one-handed earpiece"". The function buttons on the top side of the earpiece were a problem to find while driving. All the buttons were tiny and felt the same - adjustments were troublesome. The answer/hangup function on the bottomside of the boom was convenient however, as was the comfort of the piece and the fact that I did not have a plastic/rubber thing in my ear (which I find distasteful). The charge time did not seem to match the specs. The piece had to be recharged frequently and did not hold much of a charge between uses. In all, I would actually put up with the shortcomings again in exchange for the comfort and design but the volume issue is a disapointing dealbreaker.",2
"Clear in the ear but bad for the other guy

I really liked how the Nokia sat on my ear and didn't move around. It was clear to listen to but sounded fuzzy to the other person. After leaving myself a couple of messages to hear how I sounded, it went back to the store. C'est la vie.",2
"Needs More Volume...

I chose this bluetooth headset after my corded Nokia Boom headset and Jabra Boom headsets broke. I use a Nokia 6230 (great phone) and previously had a Nokia 6610 (also a great phone).I prefer the behind the ear headset over the bug in the ear versions. I chose this set because the sound quality and comfort of the corded boom was excellent and my overall satifaction with all Nokia products I have owned. I also liked the fact that I could charge the headset with my existing Nokia phone adapter. 1 less thing to carry.After I received the headset I charged it up and began using it. Connecting it to the phone was easy and connection quality is solid. I have not experienced any drops. Those I talk to can here me loud and clear.While I am very pleased with this product on many levels, I cannot recommend it. The audio is not loud enough. I do not have any hearing problems and have never had issues with volume from other headsets. Like another reviewer mentioned, unless you are in a quiet environment, you have to push the speaker closer to your ear to hear conversation clearly. This defeats the purpose of a hands free headset and makes the product almost useless to me since I use the headset primarily in the car and while outside.I plan on trying the Jabra BT250v. The pop port connector on my corded Jabra headset broke, but I did like the ear gel concept. It focused the speaker into my ear and could always here callers well without the phone volume on max. The Jabra has the same behind the ear design I like. This combined with the ear gel should provide good audio quality. The downside of the Jabra is that I will have to carry an additional AC adapter to power it up.",1
"Poor audio quality

I am happy with this product with one exception: It needs more volume. I have good hearing but this thing is hard to hear. If I have to keep pressing it in to my ear, what good is it? I would not recommend buying this thing unless you only want to look stylish because you won't be able to hear anything unless it is dead quiet outside.",1
"Works good

I bought this headset almost a year back. It is working well all this time.Initially I had some problems when I switched it off. My cellphone will go on mute, its because the headset has the same button for mute & turning it off. Then I followed the proper method of switching it off i.e. disconnect it from my cell & then turning the power down.It also got disconnected few times during calls, but that was very rare.Overall its a good one. The design is very comfortable & light, you won't even realize that you are wearing it. The audio quality is better than when I talk directly from my phone.I would recommend this.",3
"Hello? I CAN'T hear you!

Totally agree with other reviewers that point out the fact that the sound level, even at max volume, is barely audible. Completely useless in a car unless you press it uncomfortably deep into your ear AND hold it there. So much for hands-free! Why won't Nokia recognize this problem and either fix it or come out with a version that works?",0
"just little big

phisically is just a little biger than expected but it has good reception and to have ""mute"" feature is excellent for me",3
"Problem with HS-4w

I bought the Nokia HS-4W Boom Headset.It worked for 10 days, and I had the same problem that Itai Lustgarten ""remeraz"" (Israel) had. However, I took it to a local technical service store, and they fixed it. Has worked without problems since. They said that a cable was loose.Oscar Foianini",3
"Great

GREAT! Just what I was looking for, Thank you. Would recomend to all who are in need of this item.",3
"USB data cable

The item did not do what I thought it would, i.e. let me download photos from my Nokia 6102 phone, but it was delivered on time and as advertised. The failure to do the job was more my fault than any other persons.",3
"I have a Old Nokia 6680

I have loads of back up phones spare phones as such one of those phones is a Nokia 6680 i cant charge it on the normal charging point faulty contacts i have a new battary for it which works with phone. So im wondering if i can use this USB Cable for charging the 6680 with Let me know thanks.",3
"satisfecho con mi producto

a mi me parece que este es el producto original, la calidad del material es muy buena, el precio es aceptable y lo recibi en el tiempo que me dijeron que lo recibiria.",4
"Cable works great

I bought the data cable for my son's Nokia 6133. It works great. He able to connect to his PC and download music to the phone.",3
"Quality cable

There is not too much that can be said about a cable. It does the job it was intended to do and the quality is good enough that it should continue to do its job for the foreseeable future. This cable meets those criteria.",3
"Only worth what it cost

This item is an after market cable. It doesn't fit my phone very well even though it is listed as being compatable. The original cable worked much better. This one will not stay connected to the phone. It keeps slipping out and braking my connection and causing my ""synch"" to fail. I have to physically hold the cable in place. The locking device doesn't work. At a cost of $1.00, that's all it's worth.",1
"Easy to connect and use

Cable connects directly to phone allowing you to use the Nokia Phone tools, contact management and even USB mass storage.",3
"Great experience!

Recieved the item within 3-4 business days, less than the shipper said. Great product, works perfectly. Minor mishap with the software that the cable uses, but it turned out to the the software manufactuer's issue. Great product!",4
"Good to retrieve data from my old phone!

Got this data cable super affordable and now I have access to my docs and pics from my old phone. Great buy!",4
"Nokia cable CA-53

The CA-53 cable works well with my Nokia 7370. Didn't have any problems plugging it in. The product was well packaged and arrived on time.",3
"As good as advertised

Nokia and service providers ask $29.95 for this item. I paid 1.99 and its just perfect. Delivery was not expensive and I got my purchased item within the week I ordered it. What could be better?",4
"Works Fine

My daughter can download music and pictures from the computer to her phone with no problems.",4
"Fast, quick and easy.

Fast delivery and exactly what was needed. My cell phone provider wanted $45 for this.",4
"Incredible

This product sells for up to $50 and I paid about $10, including shipping. Simple to use and works wonderfully. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to use their phone as an mp3 player or transfer pics and vids to their computer",4
"USB cable

bought for nokia phone with memory chip and essentially useless. It works but it has its own unintuitive software. Buy the memory card and card reader. I think it works much better.",1
"Amazon.com made me happy!!!

I am very pleased with the quality, efficiency, and also the price of the CA-53 cables I ordered from Amazon. I would not hesitate to order other products in the future.",4
"Nokia USB Data Cable CA-53

The cable works great. I used it with the Nokia 6126 model and it made excellent connection with the phone. No issues as of this time.",4
"did not work with my cellphone

my bad it was the wrong code so it did not work with my cell phone.",1
"Excellent cable

The price is good and the cable is working well. I had a very good experience with this cable.",4
"It works

Ok so I went to my local cell shop and I asked for the cable compatible for my brand new 6265i, fancy box, cool graphics. The price? Over 30! mmm let me think it over. Yeah right.It's just a cable and it does what is supposed to.I think I payed more for the shipping than the actual item... : (",2
"You get what you pay for

This cable functions fine (at first), but it probably won't hold up to everyday use. I've inserted mine maybe 20 times, and one of the spring-loaded contacts just became permanently stuck, making the cable worthless. Sure it's dirt cheap, which is nice compared to the expensive real Nokia cable, but with what these accessory vendors charge for shipping, I'd recommend ordering several of these at one time from a source with a good deal on multiple items. I'm now trying to decide whether to do that myself or shell out for the real deal with a real warranty.",1
"great....

I have a 6126. This cable works perfect. The nokia software is great especially for being free. For those of you having problems remember this: 1) the cable does not go in easily the first few times. DOnt force it in but be firm 2)ignore all the software with the cable. go directly to nokia and get the free most up to date version 3) follow the directions they could not be easer as the software walks you through use and installation 4) always plug the phone into the same usb port - i noticed this glitch with my printer that the new windows tried to reinstall software as ""new"" even though you have been using it a number of times before. FOr some reason it registers it to a specific usb port only so just use that same one all the time. otherwise i love this. for $2 when ever other company is $50! Quick shipping from bargaincell.",4
"Data Goodness!

This Data cable allowed me to access my Nokia 6085 (Black) phone's memory and Firmware update using Nokia Suite, It does what it is designed for.PROS:(+) CheapCONS:(-) May not last for multiple uses as the port connector on the cable may eventually break over time.Notes:(*) DO NOT use the Driver CD that comes with the product",3
"Did what was needed.

I received the Eforcity Nokia CA-53 Cable, albeit rather tardy from the USPS. The cable needed the newest driver from Nokia to work and so I downloaded it and it worked well. Good investment for the money...much cheaper than from Nokia.",3
"Great and was cheap

Works great and was cheap. forty to seventy dollars at the main stores. bought it for less than five dollars. What more can i say.Thank you",3
"Incompatible for Nokia E62, E61 devices

The CA-53 cable is not compatible with the Nokia E62 phone, despite the title of this product which indicates that it is. The Nokia E62 ships with a DKE-2 USB cable anyway.",0
"No Complaints

Works fine. Difficult to connect but connects securely. Comes with an unlabeled cd (couldn't tell one side from the other) that has a great selection of ringtones and wallpapers, though the tones aren't labeled in any helpful way. I was impressed. It also has links to any 1st party software you need though I'm sure a Google search would be just as easy.",4
"IT IS A 6-PIN CABLE!!!!

It's only a 6-pin cable! It works fine under Win XP and Vista, together with nokia's pc suite. You can download and upload musics and wallpaper, etc... But if you want to unlock the phone through certain software and cable, it wont help. You need a 13-PIN cable!!!Good luck with all you nokia 6126.",3
"Not your fault I think, doesn't work

So far the product doesn't work. However, I had another of the same from another vendor and that didn't work. So, don't blame the vendor.The CA-53 was delivered promptly and it was cheap. I bought because of good reviews of the product. So don't count my review just because my CA-53 doesn't work. I think the problem is my phone.",0
"Be Careful

So, my mobile is 6131, i bought this cable by 0.16$ and the shipment by 4.86$ crazy huh, why i give 4 stars, just to be fair enough, the cable is good, you can do almost every thing, fast transfer for files, connecting to the internet (in case you have GRPS activated from the network provider) and data and synchronise and so on, which all i was doing fine with the Bluetooth, slower but fine,why i bought this cable, to be able to update the firmware from 5.5 to 6.1 and i was wrong and the operation fail in the middle of the update and the mobile shutdown half uploaded and died, there was no other way but going to NOKIA and ask them to fix it and i paid fortune,so if you don't look for firmware you can buy this cable and you will be extremely happy, it is 0.16 but never buy it for a firmware update, please please please",3
"Worked well

My phone needed a software update and this cord did the trick. My phone is as good as new now.",3
"Didn't work for Nokia 6070

The cable looked good, and it had a cd in the package containing windows driver installation. Installation was a breeze, but it failed to recognize my Nokia 6070. I just wanted to copy all my contacts before I threw away my old Nokia 6070, but, luck dind't favor me this time.",1
"NOKIA DATA CABLE

This cable is a ""MUST HAVE"" item to maximize the capabilities of your Nokia phone. It is a very small price to pay.",4
"Winner for the Money

I bought this for 9 CENTS. Thats the cheapest thing I have ever purchased. I now can connect my phone to my computer and install any applications and games I want relatively quickly.Definitely a good buy. You can't expect anymore from a data cable this cheap. Nokia website prices this at ~$20.",4
"plastic footbase broke and now its useless

I bought this cable 3 months ago but its plastic base foot broke and now it will not remain in the phone. The company will not replace or refund. Just waste of money. Very poorly made cable.",0
"Nokia Data Cables

I received my order in 3 days via UPS. I received exactly what I ordered and am very happy with the quality and the price. I will order again from this company.",4
"As cheap as it gets

This cable is really too good to be true. The price for this cable is unbelieveably cheap..and so is the quality! The connection piece broke off after my very first insert of the cable.That's what you get for a buying cheap!",0
"Eforcity Nokia CA-53 Compatible USB Data Cable for Nokia N80

Eforcity Nokia CA-53 Compatible USB Data Cable for Nokia 3230 / 3250 / 3300 / 6111 / 6125 / 6126 / 6131 / 6136 / 6170 / 6086 / 6230 / 6230i / 6233 / 6235 / 6235i / 6236 / 6236i / 6255 / 6255i / 6256 / 6260 / 6265 / 6265i / 6270 / 6280 / 6282 / 6630 / 6670 / N75 / E65 / E50 / N80 ie / E61i (no software and driver)Excellent inexpensive cable saving a lot of trouble transferring data between phone and computer. The bluetooth inside Nokia N80 does not always communicate with all computers similarly equipped.",4
"USB = Ultra Super Buy!

Very affordable cable and did exactly what I wanted it to. I plugged this into my USB port on my PC and was able to do the following:- Make my own ringtones and place them on this phone (software required for this, I used Cool Edit Pro 2.0)- Drag pictures that you have taken onto your desktop- Drag any specific files that your phone can transfer to and from your PC to the designated phone device.I am very pleased with this product. Take good care of it, and you should have no problems.",4
"Nokia Phone USB Connecting Cable

Excellent utility USB connectivity cable between Nokia Mobile Phone and the personal computer. It allows for storing, preserving, and securing all data from Phone to the computer, it helps prevent the loss of phone-stored data, and interact dynamically between the mobile phone and the computer. I highly recommend having this very useful Eforcity Nokia CA-53 compatible USB Data Cable.",4
"Low quality cable

The cable doesn't quite fit my phone. It makes a connection, but it's in at an angle and not really seated. Skip this one.",0
"Frustrated

I feel foolish having even considered purchasing this item. The price should've been my red flag but I still gave it a try. A crutial piece of plastic broke off of it as soon as I plugged it into my phone and then remained there, thus creating a new project of removing it. Most importantly, the cable doesn't work with Nokia phones, the company claims it does, but Nokia's drivers can't read it. I fought with this thing for hours, then broke down and called Nokia only to find out that most third party cables are not compatable. However, Nokia's representative was extremely knowledgable and helpful and that did reduce my frustration. Thankfully I paid next-to-nothing for this product. I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH THE USELESSNESS OF THIS ITEM.",0
"Nokia Compatible Phone Data Cable

The price was right and the product came promptly but the accompanying CD did not work at all, however I was able to download the software from the Nokia to get it to work and once that part was figured out it does the job just fine.",2
"You get what you pay for...

I would give this product NO STARS at all but the minimum was 1 star. This cable broke the day after I received it! One of the prongs just fell off! Well I guess the old addage is true, you get what you pay for...",0
"Good product

This usb cord allows me to connect my nokia to my computer so I can transfer data (musicm, pictures, etc.) If you have a nokia that has these compatiblities, then you definitely need this cord.",3
"Works PERFECT on our Nokia 2156 Cell Phones!

Not a single glitch. Fair priced and FAST shipping. NO problems or hassles connecting and syncing using Windows XP OR Vista. What's not to love?",4
"Works like a charm

I wasn't going to pay a compnay $65.00 for this cable here in canada. Ordered through Amazon, and 10 days later it was here and worked like a charm. What can I say other then dont look any futher for a ca-53 cable just order and enjoy.",3
"cable

i haven't got the package yet.i made a mistake on the address. the correct address is :4823 hwy 58 b.chattanooga, tn 37416.",0
"Eforcity Nokia CA-53 USB Data Cable.

The product works reliably and it cost lesss than 50% of what the cell network or the phone manufacturer would supply it for.",3
"great product and service

i received the item quickly, and it worked well just as advertized. No problems encountered.",4
"Totally pleased

I almost didn't buy this cable because it seemed ""too"" cheap, the Nokia price is $50.00, and well you know - ""you get what you pay for ..."" But not this time. I think I paid $0.88 for this cable, and it works just like the $50.00. Beats me how they can do it, but I'm a happy customer. It works!",4
"Works like a charm!

This cable is quite handy to have, if your computer can't wirelessly connect to your cellphone. Makes it super easy to drag 'n drop files, images, ringtones, etc right into your phone's memory. I'm glad I got it at such a great price, too!",4
"As Advertised....

Everything was great with the product and the receiving of the product. Everything was as advertised, which is great!",4
"It is real!

I thought, at this price, that this product had to be a fake. But it works like a charm with no problems at all!",4
"good

This was nearly free and works perfectly. As long as your phone is on the list of compatible models you should have no problems.",4
"value for money

I ordered the item purely on basis of cost and received it with 4 days which pleased me to start.Having read other reviews, I plugged it in to phone and computer with some trepidation and was delighted to see it worked perfectly immediately.Would recommend product and supplier to anyone.",4
"Excellent cable

I bought this cable from Eforcity, which provides the fast shipping and good customer services. With the price being 25% of the OEM's price, I figured all I was getting was the cable. And the cable is excellent!!. I highly recommend to deal this company next time.",4
"Works for me!

I know a lot of people said this product didnt work for them but it works for me. Its as easy as downloading PC Suite and plugging your phone in. Super fast processing and shipping.",4
"There's no number lower than 1

Absolute piece of junk. Check the warranty date, because this piece of junk is designed to break the day after the warranty runs out. I bought one from Nokia and it still works....5 years later. Go directly to Nokia and buy the real thing.",0
"Wroks good

Doesn't fit real tight, but as long as you don't wave the phone around it works.",3
"Good cable, Horrible software.

I recently purchased a nokia phone and it didn't come with the cables. Seeing as this cable was only 2$ where as the nokia brand cable was over 30$, it was a simple choice.The only problem i had was that the drivers for the cable were too old and didn't let me connect but the seller was very good at letting me know which drivers and software i needed for my NEW phone.overall, this was a good purchase because now i can connect to my pc and update my contacts or upload mp3s to my sd card without removing the battery.",3
"great and works

This cable is REALLY cheap but it WORKS!! I used it with my nokia 6126--the cable is hard to get in the port at first, but once you know you're not forcing it in the wrong way, it gets easier and I have had absolutely NO connection problems. Good luck!",4
"worth the money

I actually bought the cable on ebay for like $7.05 but now I realize I should have bought it here instead. Either ways, it works perfectly and I didn't have to spend a fortune on it. By the way, for anyone who has a nokia 6126 or anything similar to that, you don't have to install the Nokia PC suite at all, just connect the cable to your computer, then choose the option that says ""data storage"" on your phone and then your file will automatically open on your computer. All you have to do is copy and paste what you saved on you computer and transfer them to your files which will then transfer them to your phone. It's worth the money.",4
"Nokia 6126 USB - Needed new software from Nokia Site

The main attraction of this product is the low price.I have a Nokia 6126 Phone that is mentioned to be compatible with this cable. Well, it is...but it took an hour of experimentation and software downloads.The driver disk that came with this product didn't work on my XP machine. Apparently, the Software driver on the enclosed CD-R may possibly be out-of-date for some phones.It was necessary to download the PC Driver and the Nokia Software from the Nokia Website (a free download as of this writing)- After that, it worked just fine, although, during the install, there were some strange warnings that the USB cable was defective (it was not).Overall, I am satisfied to have save a bunch of money for a simple cable that probably should be provided with the phone in the first place.",3
"worth it.

i purchased a USB cord for my nokia 6265i at at a retail store for 60 dollars and it don't work for my phone . i bought one of these and already the price affordable ! i just received this product in the mail just yesterday and it works perfectly . GREAT PRODUCT !",4
"Lousy product that fell apart

DO NOT buy this product as it does not last. Worked for one month and the fell apart.",0
"Great alternative

I recently bought a Nokia 6265 and wanted to upload some music to it and create my own ringtones. However the Nokia CA-53 cable was around 50 dollars. This was a great alternative. So far everything that I have used it for is working flawlessly. I would highly suggest buying this item if you wanted a cheaper alternative than the CA-53.",4
"This was worth spending my money on!

This product helps you copy anything on your computer to your nokia phone.I love it to death and use it almost everyday.Eforcity really did a good job shipping it to me and I completely want more bussiness with them.",4
"The Real Deal

This is the real deal folks. A great bargain. I'm very pleased with my purchaseof this affordable, inexpensive, and sturdy cable. I recommend this to anyone whoneeds to download data from their Nokia. It did the job for me. Fast andefficient shipping. Thank you Amazon.",4
"Wrong product description

Didn't fit my Nokia 6085 even so the original product description claimed it would. I had to show them that they had it labeled wrong since after I complained they changed the description. At the end they gave me a refund but it was a hazzle to get to that point.",0
"Suprise Price

Not only was this item cheap (+shipping under $4) it worked perfectly. This cable in the stores was over $10. I thought it might be a cheap imitation but was worth the gamble. Good shipping time & a perfectly priced item.",4
"Not the sturdiest cable, but works

I bought this cable to back up my contacts from the SIM card in my Nokia 6085 phone. I loaded Nokia PC Suite (a free download), connected the cable and was able to make the connection and transfer the data to my computer. Mission accomplished! Now if I lose my phone, I can copy the contacts from my PC to a new SIM card and not have to type 100+ names and numbers back in.My only caveats about this cable are (a) as others have mentioned, it is difficult to get it to ""click"" into position the first few times you use it. You have to play around with it a bit to figure how it locks into place. Hopefully you can manage to do this without breaking the phone connector, because (b) it is built of rather flimsy construction. I don't have an OEM cable but imagine it is much sturdier.Still, for the price, how can you go wrong? To cover all bases, consider ordering two just in case the first one breaks or wears out.",3
"Unreliable

Bought my cable last year and only used it for a couple of weeks before I decided to replace it with a cable from Nokia.This Eforcity unit is made of cheap-feeling material. Takes a bit to plug into my computer and once it is in, still doesn't work a lot of times. So I had to unplug and go thru the process a few times.Yes the price is low. But overall the item is too unstable.",1
"Simple phone cable works fine

The cable does what it's supposed to do. The quality seems good, and it's obviously made to match my specific phone. Good price, quick delivery.",4
"Awsome Deal

This product works just as good as the one they are selling at my local wireless store for $60.00............AWSOME DEAL can't beat the price with a stick!!!!!!!!!!Thank YouJason Horton",4
"nokia usb accessory excellent

The hardware was good and such an excellent price.Software was on a neat little CD but not updated to run on VISA.I was able to download the latest software that ran on VISA from a NOKIA site so that was no problem.",3
"Perfect

This was exactly what I needed and was under $5 including shipping. You just can't beat that!",4
"Works great!

All you need to do is download the latest version of the software From Nokia's web site if you have a newer phone than the included mini CD supports. The software is free and as long as you get a version compatable with your phone this cable will be all you need to quickly and easily transfer data to and from your PC. Buy the cable here because Nokia is Charging FIFTY FREAKING BUCKS FOR THE CABLE!",4
"Another successful venture

just what I wanted at just the right price and shipped promptly. Love it when a plan comes together. Thank you",4
"Met expectations

My phone did not come with the cable so I was struggling to transfer my music from the phone. The cable just made syncing and transferring files so much easier.",3
"Excellent case

Easy to use and more comfortable than a vertical case. I spite of other reviews, has held up well for 5 months of daily use. Am buying a spare for when they stop making it.",4
"Are you sure this is what you need?

I thought ""pay the extra $$ for a genuine Motorola product."" With only 8 weeks of usage the ratchet/swivel becomes worm and moves too fast. The holder elastic starts to give and only holds the phone bythe base. As the ratchet rotates out falls the phone......with nothing to stop it but the ground. Finally got to 3 times a day and scratches on the phone attest to that.It looks nice but be warned. YOU decide if that's what you want! Me, I'm buying a plastic case to have no sliding problems again.",0
"Best looking case for the 8100

Don't waist you time with a cheap looking leather case, the Body Glove Cellsuit is the way to go. This case has style!!! It definitely enhances the look of your phone. It is trimmed with silver lines, has an opening for the camera lens and includes a ratcheting belt clip. You won't regret purchasing this item!",4
"Best Case, Hands Down

Long story short, this is the best case for the 8100. When I saw this case at the store, I was worried that the 'scuba' type plastic would be rough on the phone, but in reality it is very soft inside. It fits the 8100 like, well, a glove. I actually retured the leather one because I was so unhappy with the fit, but I have been very impressed with this one. It has a rotating detachable belt clip, plastic guards for the screens and keys, and a hole for the camera. It protects the phone while still allowing full access to all the buttons, charging ports, etc. Stylewise, it is black neoprene type stuff, with silver piping accents. I has a small plastic Body Glove logo under the screen on the outside. Overall, an amazingly durable, extremely well-fitting, and quite good-looking case for the 8100. Pick one up.",4
"Skip the booth at the mall. Spend the money on this one.

This case fits perfectly on the Sanyo 8100. The outer plastic cover protects the small screen without covering the camera lense.It does scratch my ear a little. It has a "quick release" holster, which makes it easy to release- and harder to attatch. But, those are absolutely the only downsides to this case. It's easy to put on and take off. It looks great on the phone.Nowadays, there are a lot of cases sold that are garbage. Just because a case is "genuine leather" doesn't mean it's quality. So, skip the little cell phone booth in the mall. Get this case. It's worth the money.",4
"Good Case with some flaws

The case fits good and looks nice but the button on it scratched the back of the phone and comes apart easy.When I am on the phone the edge of the case scratches my ear and its hard to get the phone on the clip. Other than that its ok.",1
"Small but nice

I just got this phone yesterday. I have AT&T GoPhone service and it picked my SIM card right up with a very strong signal. It is about half the size my other phone was, but is very cute and very easy to use. The microphone is very strong and very clear despite the fact it only comes about halfway down your cheek towards your mouth. I am very happy with this phone. The only downside is that it does not have Internet access, but that's what I have a computer at home for =).",3
"Too small

My mistake, but I purchased this for an elderly relative with bad eyes and clumsy fingers. This is not the phone for him! It's about the size of a credit card with tiny buttons and screen.It might be a good choice for people who desire a pocket sized unit and have no need for the bells and whistles included in a lot of phones.Also nice that it's unlocked. I could easily install the SIM and use whatever GSM carrier I choose. Unlocked is the way to go!",2
"Great Sarter/ Back-Up Phone

This was the very first phone I bought for myself. I absoultley loved it! It's great if you need it just as a back up phone or as a cell phone for your child. All it can do is talk and text so there are no issues about incurring data charges. Needed my 9 year old sister to have communication at all times so I got this for her and don't regret it at all. It's small and compact so it can be discreetly hidden in a pocket or bag but it's very loud so it can easily be heard. LOVE this phone and the only reason I gave it up was because I needed a data plan. But again, it's a great starter or back-up phone!P.S: Would not recommend for Senior Citizens as the buttons and numbers are very small.",4
"Excellent Hands-Free Kit

I can't praise this product enough. It works very well with any blue-tooth compatible cell-phone (regardless of brand)(I have tried SonyEricsson, Samsung and Nokia.)As long as the blue-tooth function is turned on on the cell-phone and the phone and the car kit has been paired with eachother, the car kit will work even if the cell-phone is in a holster, a pocket or a purse. When the phone rings - if you want to accept the call - all you have to do is to press a button on the small 'remote' control unit. Then you will be completely 'hands-free'.If you want to place calls, it's an advantage to 'stick' the telephone on the dashboard so you can see the display (also an advantage if you want to see who's calling...). There are other hands free kits that also come with a small screen which would give you the display without having to remove your phone from a pocket/holster/purse.Installation is very easy and straight forward - on the same level as installing a car stereo. The only thing that may be a bit tricky is where to place the loud-speaker. In one of my cars I installed it on the dash-board facing up. This is not optimum wrt. feed-back to the microphone...In the other car, I have installed it on the floor below the driver's seat. That works well.Anyway - I love it.....u-hu! Little more than a year down the line the unit has failed (in one of the cars)...Unfortunately Sony Ericsson only offer 1 year warranty, so I guesss I'll have to buy a new one.....At this stage, if I could, I would remove one of the stars....",4
"Missing pieces

Arrived car kit Sony Ericsson Bluetooth p 00, but minus the power supply cable and so I cannot run the device, hoping to send it to me as soon as",2
"not perfect, but recommended nonetheless.

pros: looks great. low-profile. makes the treo 650 less slippery, fits in with the look so you feel like you're still using the same device.cons: not quite as easy to slip in and out of a pocket ('cause of the extra grippiness). sometimes gets a little moisture between the plastic and the rubber case, but nothing that would damage the phone.",3
"Not so Hot

Pros- Provides a good grip for the Treo, making it easy to hold and less likely to slip out of your hand.- Controls are easily accessible, with the main buttons being covered but still easy to differentiate with your thumb and press the button you want. The Keyboard itself is uncovered allowing for easy typing.- Rubber is thick enough to provides a decent cushion for those times that you do drop your phone.- Cover does not interfere with the camera, charger/computer sync cable, head phone plug, IR port, stylus or memory card.Cons- Screen is unprotected. Although the cover sticks out from around the edges of the screen, the screen itself is unprotected. Has not been a problem for me, as I use a stick-on screen protector.- The rubbery material stretches as it ages... The cover on my phone is now loose enough that the phone will actually twist inside the cover.- (On versions with a belt clip) The loosness of the cover leads to the anchor for the belt clip actually pulling out of the cover. It can be pushed back into position, but everytime it gets pulled out it gets a little worse. The cover on my phone has gotten to the point that it will actually snag on my coat and pull the anchor free, dropping my phone to the ground unless I catch it first.- (On versions with a belt clip) The belt clip is designed such that it will slip off the belt a little too easily.Overall, I cannot recommend this product. I have enjoyed mine while it lasted but the continued stretching of the cover has gotten to the point that I am back on the market for a new cover.... I am thinking of trying out one of the hard cases this time.",1
"PalmOne Treo 650 rubber case

Saved my phone several times when I dropped it. The only thing I didn't like is it gets loose after a few months.",2
"Worth Every Penny!

I did my research ahead of my purchase, so I had high expectations. The FlexiSkin met all of them! It's easy to install and fits perfectly. No dirt is caught by the skin, and it increases grip just right without being sticky.This is the first case I have had that I really love.",4
"Does not wear well for extended use

This condom cover is OK if you just need something to protect the phone. If you wear it on your belt you should look some where else. The clip has come out 3 times on me already almost damaging the phone. I am surching for a replacement as I type this.",1
"Good compromise between protection and accessibility

Clear skin cases are a tempting alternative to the conventional leather ones: they are not as bulky and old school looking. However, finding the right one can be a hassle: the plastic material employed can be of poor quality, the cutouts may be misplaced, etc.I found one minor design flaw in this product, but overall Boxwave offers a very decent choice.Pros:- it fits very well in your pocket and it doesn't grip too much to your clothes, compared to the ones offered by Palm;- case+treo ensemble stays fairly small, which is nice;- cover does not impede accuracy when accessing phone buttons;- nice colors to choose from.Cons:- the case does not protect the keyboard: it remains exposed to dust build up. Palm option protects the whole thing and it's also slightly thinner, but the price is --- to me --- way too high, at $40.00Conclusion:This product is of good quality and the price is right. Compared to the one I have tried, I would say it's the best value.",3
"Breaks easily - poor material for high use/Belt Clip use

My husband purchased this and although it looks cool, it has broken after only 6 months of use. The notch that hooks the case to the belt clip broke off as well as the banding holding the top of the case. My husband had to resort to using a rubberband to hold it together!One of my co-workers also has this case and it is broken along the top band as well! If you use your belt clip a lot, this is not the case for you!",1
"TERRIFIC product to repair my Plantronics Bluetooth headset

I stupidly left myPlantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset [Retail Packaging] in my car too long before realizing how the sun and heat were going to expedite the disintegration process of the foam covering of the earpiece. I don't use my Bluetooth earpiece often, so when I did go to use it, the soft foam just crumbled in my hand. I was irritated with myself because I had no idea where to get a replacement foam covering.I should have remembered all the times Amazon has come to the rescue! When I found this foam replacement set, I was delighted because buying it would address another, nagging problem I've had -- the Plantronics headset picks up any slight breeze and makes it intolerable for the person on the other end of the phone conversation. So, buying this set let me replace the eartip PLUS add a windscreen to the speaker boom, too.Putting on the eartip cover was tough because it's a TIGHT fit, and you wonder if you're going to tear the eartip in the process (I didn't). Putting on the windscreen on the speaker boom was not as difficult, but it also was a tight fit. I did have the speaker boom windscreen fall off once when I was transporting the headset around in my pocket.What's really nice is that still have left-over pieces to this set that I can do another repair job in the future (as long as I remember where I stowed these pieces!).Highly recommended!",4
"Wonderful, did not know this existed

This is a wonderful product. My wife and I both have Plantronic's Voyager BT headsets. The friction ring (little rubber O-Ring) broke on hers and wondered it was covered by a warranty or was it just a lost cause.I quick internet search brought up this item. For its price we thought we'd give it a try.First the O-Ring was simple to replace and it fixed her head set. Second mine headset's ring broke about 2 months later (Plantronics, are you listening). I just replaced it with the new ear bud, it had a new ring on it already.I can not say that I notice a difference between using the included Windscreen ""microphone socks"". But what the heck, we did not have to buy new headsets.",3
"Does the job

They're just like the OEM ear tips that came with the Voyager 510 BT headset. They come complete w/ the o-rings that keep them snuggly fit into the headset.The windscreens look kind of questionable to me... I didn't end up using them. They don't replace the mesh screen that's on the microphone boom of the headset, they simply slip over it like a sock. It makes the tip look goofy though, so I decided to leave it off.Great for replacing your misplaced earbuds. Can't beat the price!",4
"Work great but...

...the shipping cost more than the item. Still, very fast delivery and I couldn't locate these locally at all, so a worthwhile purchase.",4
"A Perfect Fit

There's not much to write about such a simple product -- they're comfortable, come in different sizes, and work exactly as expected.",4
"Voyager ear tips for wireless cell

My husband uses his Voyager hands free ear piece for cell phone and has actually replaced the first one. The ear part wore out and I just ordered these replacement tips. Comfort, easy to replace for a very good product. Will be getting more or buying a whole new product when this wears out. (Believe me, he uses it a lot. He does sales and gets tons of calls and is on the phone a lot. Plus he is fairly hard on stuff.) So, yes, we recommend.",4
"a great buy for users of the 510

the wind screen works great... the ear buds work, they are the same as the original, they arent just the foam piece, its the whole adapter..... i'm buying 5 more packages before they quit making them for my 3 510's and my friends that use 510's...",4
"ear cone windscreen for voyager

can only use one size..wish you could get just what u want and need..but service is very good..will use amazon again..this is second time using this service..",4
"Replacement Eartips for Voyager worked out well

Lost my old eartips to my Voyager bluetooth headset and found this replacement listed on Amazon. The eartips and windscreen have worked out very well for me over the past couple of months.",4
"Great sound, but poor fit

Though there are three sizes, none of these eartips fit me well. They keep falling off. The voice clarity is good, but only when the earpiece is firmly in the ear.",1
"Great product

I have been looking for a replacement cushion for my beloved 510. This product is inexpensived and is the factory pieces that fit well. People tell me the windscreen works quite well when out in the wind.Plantronics has winning product with the 510.",4
"They don't fit a Voyager Pro

Watch out people -- the notched circular connection on these ear cushions does not fit the opening on a Plantronic Voyager Pro -- the diameter is too small, and they fall out. However I ordered the ""medium gel eartips"",Plantronics Medium Eartips for Voyager Pro [3 Pack] pack of 3, and the connector on those does fit. So I'm keeping the gel eartips (not this item) and throwing out these foam ones.",0
"Everyone with a Voyager PLT-510 should buy these...

I have been using a Plantronics Voyager PLT-510 since about 1996. On average, I wear it anywhere from two to six hours a day during the week. The only complaint I have with it, is that the small cushioned gasket between the unit and the ear bud wears out quickly. Not too much of a complaint though, as I frequently put it on and take it off for client meetings and place it in my pocket or my laptop bag. As far as I'm concerned, this is the only con concerning the PLT-510. If you own one, definitely invest in this accessory kit! The only reason for a four-star rating is they could have made the cushioned gasket out of a better quality material (maybe rubber) so it would be more durable.",3
"exxcellant a littel slow on shipping

The product was exactly as described, The slearer the item took avery long term to ship the item and once it arrived I wass pleaseed. i was happy with with,",2
"I returned it as it would not pick up the Bluetooth signal from my device or my device did not send one.

I own an iPod Touch which has bluetooth that I wanted to use for a headset instead of the earbuds with wires. I can't make a judgement about the Voyager headset. I think I just made an error about the use of bluetooth on my device.",2
"Work perfectly

I bought this to replace the tip on the voyager I sometimes use. It fit perfectly, and works as advertised. If you're looking to replace the tips on your voyager, this is it!",4
"Perfect!

Got these for a friend, who simply loved them! They worked perfectly and made her ears so much more comfortable. Thank you!!",4
"Works with Voyager 510 several tip options

This comes with several size tips, more than I will ever need or use. I wasn't sure if they would fit my old Voyager 510 but I ordered anyways and they fit perfect. They are nearly identical to the stock tips that came with it. The price could be a little better, but I'm happy it works.",3
"Exactly what I needed.

Great factory replacement parts for Plantronics PLT 510. Ear cushions with O rings fit tight with no problems. The new foam cushion feels great on the ear. My old earpiece had a black covering that was coming off in my ear. The windscreen is great too for the microphone. Makes your bluetooth like new again.",4
"Fits the V510, not Voyager Pro + model

I thought this would fit my Plantronics Voyager Pro+ model, but it doesn't. It fits the Plantronics V510 model. I couldn't find ear tips or microphone cushions for the Voyager Pro+, so I ordered this one. The ear tips are useless for that model, but I use the cushions to cover the microphone screen. It covers most of the microphone, has eliminated most of the wind noise and stopped all of the whisker pulling from the Voyager Pro+ model, so it was worth the money.",4
"Liked it

For my needs this was just right. I was able to replace the ones I lost and this did it for me.",3
"Ear Pieces for Voyager Pro

Ear Pieces for Voyager worked great. Helped with the fit for my ear and they were very comfortable. They are good quality and lasted right up to the point the voyager quit working. If only the voyager was as good quality as these ear pieces, I would still be using them.",4
"Revitalize your old headset.

Revitalize your old headset. The voyager 2 is my favorite blue tooth but mine was getting old and the earpiece lost its spring first and the entire foam part next, making it very uncomfortable.This brought it back from the dead and I am again wearing it every day.",4
"Works well!

What can I say...The parts fit and great to have replacement parts!and for decent price too...",4
"Cone Windscreenc For The Voyager 510 Headset

Voyager Windscreen come two in the package. I have only one left becasue the windscreen cone comes off when the jacket gets taken off when the headset is in the holster. I thank that i may have to glue it on the headset.",1
"Not impressed with the Smoke Grey

These cases are great, the fit is perfect, and through experience I can tell you that it DOES protect your Treo from the occasional oopsie.The upsides:It's inexpensiveIt protects your TreoIt fits perfectlyIt's quite 'sticky', so put your Treo on the dashboard and it's not going anywhere.The downsides:It's quite 'sticky', so it's hard to pull from a pocket in a hurryThe 'Smoke Grey' color just looks kind of dirty, like it's supposed to be clear but it's old.Would I buy this product again? For sure, in a different color. A great buy if you're not looking to spend a ton of money on a case.",3
"Stopped Working after 10 days

The charger stopped working after 10 days and I would not recommend this product to anyone needing a wall charger.",0
"Ok for the price

The lost cost reflects the quality. The bootom edge under the keyboard could tear over time in a filled purse or bag. Regardless, the overpriced store versions are not that much better. I would still buy it.",2
"Great

My husband is pretty brutal on his phone. This skin is perfect for him. They look good to.",4
"rubber cover

Great buy! It fits my treo 700wx perfect. My phone doesn't slide around my car now and the grip prevents my phone from slipping out of my hand. Nothing more frightening than having my phone drop and breaking!",4
"Nice rubber case, real cheapo belt clip

Once again, Cellet has a nice product, except for the belt clip. the clip is so sorry that you cannot hardly use it. If you want a nice rubber case to carry in a purse, buy this one. but don't count on using the belt clip.",1
"Makes your phone easier to grip

I have owned the cover for about a month now and it makes holding the phone easier and when in my vehicle i can lay it on the seat or dash and I don't have to worry about it sliding off in the floor as the rubber grips each surface.It also keeps the cover from getting scratched up.I highly recommend the cover and I am very happy with it and the price is right!",4
"Great

Makes the Treo easy to hold on to. No more slipping around in the car, purse, etc. Love it.",3
"I found this handy

I bought this cover together with a Palm case that was all of $5.00 - they are both great -Simon",4
"GreaT Buy!

If you are looking to protect your phone from scratch's ,wear, tear. This item will work well for you. I also, found that it makes the phone more grippable. The silicone is light weight and will preserve your phone for years to come! ENJOY!",4
"Typical Silicon Case

As the title states. Great fit for the Treo 650 out of package. Doesn't restrict use whatsoever. Stylus is a little difficult to remove with the case on. Provides a nice, secure feel. Doesn't slide around in the car. Gradually stretches out with time - as with any silicon case. Recommend buying more than one. The black makes the phone look really clean, a nice contrast to the keyboard. Great case for the price.",4
"Fits my phone perfectly, leaving all that need to be uncovered ok.

The cover fits well, and covers all the what it can, leaving all buttons uncovered. The only problem is that it does not fit on my old leather case. Color is more of a dark gray, than real black.",4
"Good!

I like the little rubber glove for my treo. It fits perfectly and protects the phone well.",4
"Looks and feels Great

I've had my Treo for about 2 years and it's a bit scratched so the skin makes it look like new. Plus, the texture of the skin keeps my phone from sliding on the car seat when driving. And when I'm digging in my purse trying to answer a call the texture of the skin makes it easier to find. And it looks great.",4
"Nice for the price

The product arrived quickly and as ordered. It fit my Treo perfect. I would call the color more of a gray rather than black but other than that it is fine. Hey, for the price it serves my purpose - better than the $20 the phone stores wanted!",3
"Silicon Skin Case

Great protection for my Treo. I have trashed my Treo over the years. I've dropped it so many times it have a crack on all 4 corners of the screen. But it still works like a champ. This is a great phone. But I decided I needed some extra protection as I have had this phone for over 3 years.The case tore a small chunk out near the top of the screen. Not sure how that came about. But that is why 4 and not 5 stars. I am now my cognizant of being careful of the skin getting caught on something.This case has helped keep the battery and back cover secured when my Treo takes a fall or when my daughter gives it a push off the desk.It is inexpensive and easy to put on and take off.Beside hiding the nicks and scratches, it give the Treo a cool new look.",3
"Thin, flimsy and NOT form-fitting

When I received this case, I had little difficulty placing it on my phone. The reason being the case was larger than my phone, so thin that it was flexible to a fault and the cutout placement did not match the phone.To give an approximation of how thin the case is, the silicone is roughly the thickness of a disposable latex glove used in the medical industry. A rubber band is thicker. Typical silicone cases will absorb the impact of a fall should the phone drop and hit the pavement. This is not that kind of case. I would recommend this case only for those who need it for decoration.",1
"Good, but tares

It's a good product if you never take if off, however I had to reset my phone a few times and when I was taking if off it tore",3
"loved

The treo skin case is balck and absolutely beautifull!!I loved it, loved it, loved it. Thanks",4
"Not Bad for the price

The cover for the treo is a bit cumbersome, in that it gets in the way of some of the buttons. But for the price, not a bad deal.",2
"Silicon Skin Case

The price was amazing. This was exactly what I wanted. My keypad is no longer covered which makes it very accessible for typing. Strongly recommend this product to Treo users.",3
"not worth the freight

This worthless piece of crap tore very easily when I tried to put it on my phone. Apparently this is sold for 1 cent so people wont try to get a refund, buit i want my freight refunded, too.Oh yea, the screen protector i bought are a joke, too. It completey prevents me from using the ""touch"" function of my touch-screen.both products are a ripoff and the vendor knows it, that's why the marketing is so deceptive.",0
"treo case

this case is great, protects my phone from being damaged. easy to put on the phone, makes the phone look new",3
"Satisfied

This one was better however for my 750wx phone was not good. I gave it up to my sonin law",2
"good looking, decent case

The case is a hard shell the does protect it. It looks pretty good. The clear screen protective flap is great. I tend to drop my phone a lot (not good for any phone but especially not for a treo) and the case has protected it from any scratches. The swivel belt clip is ok, it doesnt release very easily so sometimes it is dificult to get the phone out. other than that it is nice. I would buy it again, in fact when they have blue ones in stock i will buy another one.",3
"Silicone Case

This item fell apart in a week. There was little protection provided when it was still ""in-tact""",0
"Very Good

I had 2 skin cases before are were not nice looking, this one makes the same job but it fits nicely and looks better.",4
"Not crazy about

I felt myself constantly ""adjusting"" the case. I want it to fit and not move...........this one doesn't......sorry",1
"Palm Treo 650, 700w, 700p, 700wx Silicone Skin Case - Black

Nice colour!!! Excellent traction. Decent price. However, the case does not fit the phone snugly; in fact it is a little loose, especially at the bottom near the microphone and the entire case tends to move slightly as a result.. bloody annoying!!!! The designers should make the case to fit better. Definitely needs to be re-designed!!!",1
"not very good quality

I've been using this skin for about 2-3 weeks now on my treo 700. Let me first say that you usually get what you pay for. The Skin does not fit the phone very well and it looks cheap and generic. The one good point is that it does seem to protect the phone ok.",1
"As described, just not for me.

I used this case for about a week until it became rather annoying. The case does what it's supposed to by protecting the device from scratches, however, as someone who keeps the device in my pocket (rather than on my belt) I found it rather annoying to get in and out when I needed it- the silicon grips the fabric in the pocket.Also note, the black shows dust, a lot of dust. Perhaps other colors do not, but if you want a clean look, DO NOT get black.",2
"Palm Treo Silicone Skin

This order was from a couple of years back. The item arrived a few days after I oredered it, but the item itself was very thin and not what I expected. Nevertheless, it was an OK purchase.",2
"Fine

Fine product but I doubt anyone still uses a Palm Treo. I know I no longer do with all the cell phones available that have all the features of the Treo and then some.",4
"Lousy Cheap Case

I had this about two weeks and it broke. Only fit tight for a few days. I had another case that I got with my Palm 650 that lasted years. I would not recommend this unless you like to throw away your $$ like I did",0
"Phone case

What do you say here, it is a rubber case and it wraps around a cell phone. goes on easy, buttons are still accessable. Looks cool. helps with scratching.",3
"Solf Case

Slides around and gets in the way of the text keyboard makes it look awkward.",0
"treo 650

This item was what the entry said it was at a good price, except there was no case. Palm helped me find the right software to be able to synch it, I appreciated palm's support.",3
"Bad and Loose Case!

I received this case immediately but i expected what i saw on the picture n wasnt exact. I should have expected this for the price. I have the Treo 700wx and case i got was too loose n rubber band thin. I am using it but kinda annoying. If u have another kind of Palm Treo might work for you.",0
"good

the product is good, the problem is that I received the regular 510 voyager and not the USB one. The description needs to be corected which makes the product more expensive than other web sites. I feel like I've been had.",4
"Never again

A friend showed me the 510, I was very impressed, I orded on, in a few monthe the volume started going down, the volume got lower and lower. I called my friend, he told me he stopped using his 510 because the battery died and there was no replacement. 2 weeks ago I emailed company asking for an address to send my 510 in for repair. No response, I am finished with the outfit.",0
"Best I've Tried

I had this model for a year or two (2007-2009?), gave it to my mom, and upgraded to the Plantronics Voyager PRO (Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth Headset). I enjoyed great sound quality, great battery life, and great range. I've had bad experiences with two different Motorola products; so, it's refreshing to find the Plantronics bluetooth wireless headsets so well made.",4
"Comfortable and Clear

I have bought 3 of these (I keep losing them.) Very comfortable; clear sound both for me and the person I'm talking to. Highly recommended.",4
"The Best Company to Order From

The product I recieved was defected, but the company contacted me as soon as possible. They refunded my money and agreed to fix the problem. They were fast and reliable. I would order from them again.",4
"Good ergonomics, acceptable performance

I have both an HBH662 and a Cardo Scala-500. The HBH662 is more comfortable to wear for extended periods and has what I'd call better ""build quality"". Volume is generally okay, and quality of sound transmission is excellent. I do have occasional problems with static, but don't know for sure that this isn't due to some form of local interference. The unit seems to meet/exceed the claimed distance limits as far as I can tell. I haven't timed battery life but based on casual observation it lasts about as long as I expected based on the mfg's claims.My only significant complaint is that the headset periodically loses contact with the phone (Motorola Razr) even if the two are sitting together on my desk or in the car. I don't know why, but have not noticed a similar problem with the Scala-500, which leads me to believe it's an issue with the SE headset and not the phone itself.Overall I'm happy with the headset. However, due to the minor issues mentioned above and the cost (around $80 when I purchased it) I give it a rating of 4/5.",3
"the best i've seen yet

this is the third bluetooth earpiece that i've purchased for my motorola 815 cell phone. i am finally happy with this purchase. the other earpieces that i have purchased have not met my standards for a number of reasons including comfort, volume & static issues. this earpiece is extremely comfortable to wear all day. the volume is certainly adequate even while driving in a vehicle. the reasons that i gave this 4 stars are due to the 5 hour talk time, and the caller id only scrolls the number...not the name. maybe it does with the sony ericsson phones...not sure. all in all i highly reccomend this bt earpiece.",3
"Sony Ericsson, please give us an upgraded version!

The HBH-662 has most of the Jabra BT800's benefits with none of its pitfalls. Too bad it has apparently been discontinued - if only Sony Ericsson could give us a new, upgraded version. My report card:Design: A-, nice simple design. Buttons are few and easy to use without being overly sensitive, not to mention their excellent tactile feedback. Uses the same ""2 clip"" charger as the S710a phone (and many others pre-Walkman-phone), which is a plus if you have one of these phones.Aesthetics: A-, it's a functionally attractive design.Build quality: A+, excellent materials and solid construction.Comfort: B+, not perfect but acceptable. Combination of ear clip design and ear canal protrusion can pinch the ear a bit, but it's really not bad; a good fit is achievable but the process is goofy and takes some practice. The headset is light enough and very stable.Compatibility: B-, no problems pairing or using this headset. Caller ID is flawless. However, many key handsfree features are mising, e.g. redial.Outbound sound quality: A-, callers can hear me great, but noise cancellation could stand a little improvement. Mic hole is pressed against the user's cheek, but seems to work regardless.Inbound sound quality: A, volume and sound quality are both excellent.If it had the handsfree functionality of newer headsets, I'd go back to the HBH-662 in a heartbeat.",3
"Superb!

This is my second BT headset. First was a Motorola HS-820. The HBH-662 has much better sound quality. The Motorola unit would often have garbled receive audio, even when right next to the phone. Also, listeners on the other end complained of echos, and recognition of names in voice dialing was hit-and-miss. With the HBH-662, I have none of these problems. The LCD display is very useful, much better than that silly flashing blue light on the Motorola headset. The HBH-662 comes with a lanyard that you can use to hang it around your neck, quickly checking the caller ID before attaching it to your ear. This makes a lot more sense than walking around looking like an android with a flashing wart on your ear.Alas, life is not perfect. There are a few small negatives with the Sony headset. The LCD is quite small, so older folks may have trouble reading it. Also, the range is not quite as good as the Motorola headset; however, if you stay within the recommended 5 meters, you shouldn't have a problem. The main button which answers and hangs up calls is a little small and takes some getting used to. Other reviewers have complained of low volume, but I find the headset almost too loud most of the time. Perhaps this is a phone issue (I have a Sony Ericsson T637).Overall, highly recommended!",4
"Great headset just a tad low on volume!!!!!!

I have a Sony Ericsson S710a phone and I have this HBH-662, received it from my cousin. I had the Moto hs805 and 850 prior but I returned the first and lost the second. This headset works great with my phone though and I can see the name of the caller displayed in the ID bar as long as their number is in my phone. Volume could be a bit higher, but I do use the earhook, going to try eargels and will get back to you on that. Overall it's great but the volume could be a tad high.",3
"DO NOT BUY IT IF YOU DON't HAVE A SONYERICSSON PHONE

DO NOT BUY the HBH-662 IF YOU ALSO NOT OWN A SONYERICSSON PHONE. SonyEricsson will NOT guarantee this item if you don't have a SonyEricson phone. This information is NOT printed on the product's box or anywhere else. Bluetooth is a universal technology. Still SonyEricsson refuces to talk to me because I have a Blackberry not one of their phones. The customer service told me in plain English: Buy a SonyEricsson phone and then if you have a problem, then call us. Otherwise don't bother!!!!!!! I will send a complain letter to BBB too. I wish I knew this before I bought it. Never AGAIN buy anything with the name SonyEricsson on it!",0
"Car Charger doesn't work

I bought this kit for the car charger which I was never able to get to charge my phone. This kit was a waste of money in my opinion.",0
"Case Accomodates the Open Phone

I'd like to correct a misconception of one of the previous reviewers. The case is like a bookcover, and each side of the open phone slips into it. So, you are fully capable of using the phone open or closed without removing the phone from the case. However, it is a rather tight fit, and there are a few spots where there is some puckering of the plastic, leading me to believe it will break in time. However, if we get some use of the cases and they protect the phone for a while, then I am all for it, considering I did primarily purchase the set for the car charger.",2
"get what you pay for

For $10, buy this for the car charger and hands-free thing. Throw the phone cover in the trash or feed it to your dog, as that's all this cover is good for.",2
"this value pack is no value!!

the charger is fine, and the ear bud marginal, but the case is AWFUL. it doesn't even fit on the phone.",0
"Makes no sense

This product is crap. Why would you have a fitted cover for a flip open product like this. This is a generic product for LG phones. Since most of the features require the phone to be open, the leather case is silly.Buyers beware.",0
"Perfect Fit

I bought two of these. One works great,easy to use, secures phone in place. I'd give it 5 stars. The other won't hold the phone in place, so is useless. No stars for it.",2
"Perfect and Easy!

This item was easy to find, purchase and use. Saved us several dollars as well. A true win-win. Thanks.",4
"the picture is deceiving

I was really excited to see that the whole phone was covered by the skin in the picture, but when the skin actually came in it didn't come with all the parts in the picture. Your phone will not look like the one in the picture. It was a waste of money. I paid so much for this skin because I thought the whole phone would be pink just like the picture. I am really disappointed.",1
"i want that

i wish i had something like that and my birthday is coming up to i wouldnt care if thats the only thing i get for my b-day. my friends would be so so so so so so so jealous",4
"Krusell Arm Strap with Multidapt

This is a one-size-fits-all product that uses velcro to adjust the strap to your arm size. During running I have found it necessary to be very careful to maximize the amount of velcro contact, or the strap will come loose. To do this I have to tighten the strap to a point that is somewhat uncomfortable. But the strap does work. Part of my problem is probably the weight of my cell phone / pocketpc. This strap would likely be perfect for a very light device.",3
"Great for Krusell multi-adapt case owners

Ich bought this one almost a year ago, and have y-been using it regularly sith that. Like other velcro products, the grip goeth down over time, so Ich may need to buy another soon. Other than that, it is a great product.",4
"Road Warrior defeated in less than 1 year

I bought this battery for my wife's cell phone last Christmas (2000) Last week (7/2001) the battery quit working. Even though it shows a full charge it dies after less than a minute of talk time. I would not recommend this product.",0
"Road Warrior LiIon Slim Battery for Motorola StarTac Phone

This battery DOES NOT WORK with my Motorola digital StarTac wireless telephone (ST7760). The manufacturer (iGo Corporation) says that even though its batteries are made to Motorola's specifications, they do not always work with the intended phone. He suggested I purchase a Motorola battery for my Motorola phone.",0
"Reach Me Anywhere!

Two years ago for my birthday, my mom got the brilliant idea that the perfect gift for me would be a pager. I'm not a doctor. (...) I'm not even a teenager who just wants to be cool. What would ever possess her to buy me a pager? But on my birthday, there it was...the Motorola LS550 Pager.DesignThis pager is standard size in my opinion. Not too big, but not too small. The screen is located on the top and displays the time and date. A clip is on the backside so you can attach the pager to your belt or pocket. The right side has rubber gripping so you can grasp the pager easily. The front of the pager has 3 buttons- one is plain, one has a dot, and one has a check.The plain button is the way you view the numbers and scroll through the pagers received. The checked button is pushed to select a specific page or an option on the menu. The dotted button is the way to access the option or return to the main menu screen. Getting the hang of which button to push was a little tricky at first.The Motorola LS550 Pager comes in 4 dazzling color choices. You can choose black, red, blue, or teal.FeaturesThe Motorola LS550 Pager can hold 40 pages. The time the page was received is also recorded. Unfortunately, the date is not recorded which is not a big deal, but would have been a nice feature.Alerts: vibrate or a choice of 5 audio alerts.Alarm: You can set an alarm to go off as you need it. You can set the alarm to go off daily, or weekly, or just the one time. This is a nice option. It can help you remember to daily take your medication, or remind you of a weekly appointment.Private Time: I used this feature a lot! It allows you to receive pages, but will not alert you when one is received. It will not vibrate or beep. On the screen, there is a small Motorola symbol that flashes when a page is received. During Private Time, only the symbol flashes without the sounds or vibration. I set my pager to this setting when I was in class or church. I could check to see if the Motorola symbol was flashing and then return the call or check my voice mail at my convenience. This was my favorite feature because even on vibrate it would buzz or rattle against stuff if I had it tucked in my purse or backpack.Delete Messages: You can choose to delete pages one at a time or clear the memory all at once.Pager Off: If you wish, you can turn your entire pager off. You will not be able to receive any pages.I actually ended up liking this pager a lot even though. I started out thinking it was a stupid idea. I commuted 45 miles to college every day and I liked that people could leave me messages while I was at school.This pager was a little complicated to use when I first got it. I was able to get the hang of it after a little practice. Everything was simple and straight forward. There are no thrills or extras. It's a basic pager that does everything I needed it to do.I liked the size of the buttons and the screen. I have seen other pagers where the buttons were so small, I had to use my fingernail to push them. The Motorola LS550 is easy to use. A man or someone with larger hands should not have a problem.This pager uses 1 AAA battery. I go through one battery every 2-3 months so it does last quite a long time. Replacement is easy and the pager holds the memory while you change the battery.Overall, I think this is a great pager. It met all of the needs I didn't even know I had. I have no complaints. Whether you have a high demand job or just want another way for people to be able to reach you, check out the Motorola LS550 Pager.",4
"Add this to your hurricane supply list

What a life saver these instant battery packs turned out to be for me after Hurricane Wilma when we had no phones for over a month and no electricity to charge your cell phone. I had them on hand since I am always running my cell battery out of charge. What a fantastic idea, thanx!!!Myndi Rosenfeldt, Florida",4
"Fits in to Your Active Lifestyle

I agree with the previous positive reviews and only want to add that I keep these inexpensive little battery boosts in my car, motorcycle, boat and always at least couple in my pocket.By force of habit, I take them with me when I grab my cell phone and keys before leaving the house; they're so convenient.As much as I am on the go and often neglect to carry my charger with me, I'm never worried about how many battery charge bar indicators are showing.For a few dollars, I have an backup power source for my phone, which can be quite a lifesaver when you're traveling to fairly remote areas of the country.Get at least 4 or 6 of them and distribute them among your briefcases and vehicles.",4
"Greatest thing since sliced bread

Rarely do you find a product that works better than the manufacturer claims. This is one of those times. I bought the Cellboost for my Samsung phone from a local drug store chain. My phone was not quite dead, but near there. The package claims to give you 60 hours of standyby time and 60 minutes of talk time on a 1 hour charge. To be quite honest, I haven't used 60 minutes. But, notice I said a 1 hour charge is all you are suppose to get. Well I charged it for one hour at work. I took it home and charged my phone with it for another hour. None to full charge. I woke up the next morning and popped this in again for approx. a half hour and my phone stated FULLY CHARGED. It doesn't stop there because I'm actually charging my phone with this device today (bought this 2 days ago) and the charging icon is on my phone. So, this device is definately a good item in an emergency. You may just get a full charge out of it. I recommend everyone buy at least one for an emergency. It claims to be good for 3 years (i.e. you can not touch it for 3 years and use it). I'm guessing the estimates are based on year 3, because right now its performing about 3 times better than they claim.",4
"Great item... but i cant use them anymore

have had nothing but good experiences with this item. unfortunately i no longer have my Nokia and have several of these 2 packs left. i will let them go for $9.00 shipped. (at yahoo).",4
"wrong product sent

I ordered this item because they said it would fit my cell phone and when i got the produce the packaging it can with had other nokia phones listed but not mine. it doesn't fit. Look at your listing! the nokia 6255i is there but not listed on your product info and DOES NOT FIT THIS PHONE. please make sure you know what you are listing before you list it.",0
"One catch

This cable is a good price and works well with one catch:In Windows XP, when I first attached my Nokia 6255i, Windows recognized the memory card inside the phone as a flash drive. Nokia PC Suite did not recognize the phone at all. In order for Nokia PC Suite to see the phone, you must use the ""Safely Remove Hardware"" icon in the System tray to ""Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device."" After doign this, you must wait for Nokia PC Suite to see the phone, which could take a few minutes.This conflict was not resolved by uninstalling and re-installing Nokia PC Suite or the DKU-2 Cable driver from Nokia which came with my phone.By the way, this cable comes with absolutely no instructions. You must install the DKU-2 Cable driver from Nokia to have hopes of this working properly to sync your phone.Conclusion: more complicated than syncing through IR but much faster. That speed increase is important for syncing playlists to your phone from Nokia Audio Manager.",3
"Best Way To Transfer with Nokia 6230

The DKU-2 cable is the easiest way to transfer to a Windows XP machine. Bluetooth and Windows XP SP2 do not work well together.",4
"Works perfectly !!

Hooked up to Windows XP and my I 870. Used the driver downloaded from the Motorola website. Works great !!!",4
"Nextel USB Connection Cord

It was a nice package. as ssent before the date decribed and came in perfect condition. I wish software came with it though because i have no use of it now. But still a good product by the sender.",4
"Didn't fit BB8700

This case doesn't fit the Blackberry 8700, it never close well. Also it doesn't have protection for the screen.",0
"Nightmare

When I got this item it was larger than I thought It was the size of a small video game but bulky. However, I was not going to complain because I got it for a great price. However, within 4 days it stop working, I could not see anything on the screen and I was without phone for 3days which is a nightmare because I have no home phone line. Like that old saying if you think it is to good to be true it is. Don't buy this phone!!!!",0
"don't bother.

this thing is hard to use. it freezes constantly, and even resets itself out of the blue. oh yeah, it's as thick as a brick. was 2006 really that long ago?",0
"great

this phone met all of my expectations as well as my granddaughters she loves it it was really a blessing for her and the way the company sent out so quickly and at a price that we could afford thank you",4
"You Definitely get what you pay for.

I purchased this phone as a backup phone for my daughter until she got her new one. This phone is horrible. You definitely get what you pay for.",0
"AWESOME! PRACTICAL!

Ok, BlackBerrys (at least the ones Sprint currently sells) aren't multimedia devices. Yet, the 8703e is a great phone and PDA. One thing that struck me when I first got it was how good the call quality/clarity was. I wasn't expecting such good performance in this area from a smartphone. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised.One area BBs do well in is email (push email). You can set up to 10 separate accounts and have all those emails sent directly to the BB. Its a great way to stay connected (without having to check manually) when you're on the go. There are many other apps that also take advantage of 'push' services which really make the 8703e shine.Pinning: This is one thing that I've really started to enjoy and never even knew about previously. Each BB has its own Pin. If you get the Pin of another BB user, you can IM each other free of charge. Sites like pinstack.com have 100k plus users from around the world who enjoy quick conversation on their BBs.It's hard to sum up all of its features, but needless to say, I've begun to find my BB indispensable. I take it with me everywhere and continue to marvel at its usefulness.",4
"Better than expected

Rarely do you find a product that works better than the manufacturer claims. This is one of those times. I bought the Cellboost for my Samsung phone from a local drug store chain. My phone was not quite dead, but near there. The package claims to give you 60 hours of standyby time and 60 minutes of talk time on a 1 hour charge. To be quite honest, I haven't used 60 minutes. But, notice I said a 1 hour charge is all you are suppose to get. Well I charged it for one hour at work. I took it home and charged my phone with it for another hour. None to full charge. I woke up the next morning and popped this in again for approx. a half hour and my phone stated FULLY CHARGED. It doesn't stop there because I'm actually charging my phone with this device today (bought this 2 days ago) and the charging icon is on my phone. So, this device is definately a good item in an emergency. You may just get a full charge out of it. I recommend everyone buy at least one for an emergency. It claims to be good for 3 years (i.e. you can not touch it for 3 years and use it). I'm guessing the estimates are based on year 3, because right now its performing about 3 times better than they claim.",4
"These are disposable - more trash for the landfills

The information presented about this product neglects to tell you that these things cannot be re-charged. After you us the power boost for "up to 60 minutes" you throw the thing out. I guess that's what they mean by "convenient". When I followed the link for "technical information", there was absolutely no information displayed.I suspect savvy buyers of cell phone accessories might say, "of course they are disposable!" But I am the average busy person who is used to getting all the information I need from Amazon to make an informed buying choice in less than 10 minutes. I usually don't have to search other web sites for consumer information.This product has been misrepresented when compared to other products I have purchased from Amazon's 3rd party vendors.",0
"Greater than you could imagine

Rarely do you find a product that works better than the manufacturer claims. This is one of those times. I bought the Cellboost for my Samsung phone from a local drug store chain. My phone was not quite dead, but near there. The package claims to give you 60 hours of standyby time and 60 minutes of talk time on a 1 hour charge. To be quite honest, I haven't used 60 minutes. But, notice I said a 1 hour charge is all you are suppose to get. Well I charged it for one hour at work. I took it home and charged my phone with it for another hour. None to full charge. I woke up the next morning and popped this in again for approx. a half hour and my phone stated FULLY CHARGED. It doesn't stop there because I'm actually charging my phone with this device today (bought this 2 days ago) and the charging icon is on my phone. So, this device is definately a good item in an emergency. You may just get a full charge out of it. I recommend everyone buy at least one for an emergency. It claims to be good for 3 years (i.e. you can not touch it for 3 years and use it). I'm guessing the estimates are based on year 3, because right now its performing about 3 times better than they claim.",4
"wonderful

The product is great... the stylus fit perfect into my Palm Treo 700wx.... they are nice and heavy and made with great quality....Exactly what was advertised in excellent condition!No delay in receiving product!",4
"Read before you buy

Misrepresentation of product, you see a picture of a stylus pen but this product is not a writing stylus pen. Also beware, I purchased this thinking I was getting 3 stylus but only got one.",0
"A Trust seller

Length:: 0:10 MinsI'll decrive this product in two words SECURE and GOOD",4
"good replacement

If you're a tool like me and lose the nicemetal stylus this is a good option...They fit tightly and work well enough,I'm still having a hard time gettingused to the weight difference andthe slightly different feel.Overall decent low cost replacement.",3
"sinner

I put this item a 3 star due to the fact that my stylus's were not pen's as described when i was ordering but i did receive 3 as stated, over all im happy with them.",2
"Not a pen

The title of this product is misleading. This is a stylus and not a stylus pen. I ordered these because my last remaining stylus pen was leaking ink when I unscrewed the cap. Although the title says ""pen"", you cannot use this product to write on paper. The Palm website says it comes with a ""Stylus"", so it's reasonable to believe a ""stylus pen"" has ink and you can write with it.",0
"convenient

A nice, compact power adapter, I use these to charge the d.light solar products from time to time, so they accomplish that job very well. I would buy these again if need be.",3
"Works as described

This is a charger for Nokia phones.My phone uses a BL-6F battery.It charges the battery.I am happy.",4
"Nice

I bought this charger because the original broke, then I replaced it with this one. It works very good and I got it for a good price.",4
"Works like it should

The charger that originally came with my phone died. This replacement is exactly like the original (as far as I can tell) and works fine.",3
"It works

I have an old Nokia phone which I use personally. This charger is simple and all that it needs. Although, all charger needs to have a retractable cord.",4
"Watch out !!! Make sure it is an authentic NOKIA product !!!

Prices can be too good to be true.Well, sometimes good things really happen.But be discriminating.Just make sure you are getting an original, authentic NOKIA AC-3U.First sign would be if it comes in an authentic NOKIA retail packaging.Watch out for vendors who claim: ""bulk packaging"".There are many ""look-alikes"", and many, totally different units that are ""work-alikes"".Next, look for authentic NOKIA documentation on the product, and Warranty Certificates.Do not be fooled. Even some authentic Nokia products may turn out ""lemons"" (though strict Nokia quality controls minimize this), but at least you'll get full protection with warranty certificates.Many of the fakes, look-alikes. work-alikes, and Nokia wannabe's, will work seemingly ""alright"" at first time use. But they may not last long, or worse, may damage the unit you are charging in the longer run.I made it clear with the vendor to send me a unit that is in sealed, original manufacturer's packaging, but he didn't. There was no way I could establish authenticity (other than the vendor's unconvincing words). Finally, I am happy to get full refund with Amazon's A-Z Guarantee.",0
"Great!!!

This is exactly that what I was looking for!No regret!!! I will suggest this stuff to anyone who willing to get it!",4
"it works well

hello amazon;we have had a chance now to use this charger several times, and it performs well, and is a compact size to throw in and take along.arrived on time in new condition. we're happy campers!curt",3
"Perfect Travel Charger

Charger works perfectly as a secondary charger for use at the office. It may not be the most compact accessory one can find online, but it serves its purpose wonderfully.",4
"Feel free to order, if you don't want to receive what you want to receive.

What was sent to me is not even a Nokia product, and is not even the right connector for my Nokia X2-01 phone, which the AC-3U charger is supposed to be compatible with. Thankfully Amazon is taking it back without a hassle.",0
"Works!

Works as advertised, a real deal if you add things to it and it's shipped for free.",4
"Review of Nokia AC3U battery charger

Bought this as a second charger for my Nokia 5210 xpressmusic phone. Arrived quickly, works great. Totally satisfied.",4
"Perfect!

I wanted to have an extra charger for travel purposes and at home. This is a brand new Nokia charger, exactly like the one that came with my phone. It works great. Also, getting the charger for $2.90, inclusive of shipping, is an excellent deal. So happy with this purchase.",4
"Are imitations

The chargers are imitations made in china, the charges are not originals, deceived people whit this, i bought but i think are originals, but they are imitations",0
"A charger that works, in ways that can easily be imagined

This charger works. Its orderly provision of electrons to the telephone is clear; I'd say even indisputable.Sure, I've had other chargers before. And those chargers worked satisfactorily. They supplied an electrical flow, of given specifications defining current, voltage and frequency, to the device whose energy requirements they could satisfy. Whether they be telephones, MP3 players, batteries, computers, cameras or sundry other of the myriad energy-consuming portable contraptions whose presence and activity have suffused the public spaces of contemporary society, and that have changed our conceptions and practices of social interaction, information retrieval and intertextual narration, those devices absorbed the energy they needed from their respective chargers, and then went on to perform their intended functions.And then this charger arrived.It came in an unassuming box, and an investigation of the accompanying literature made clear that there was, in the end, only one way this charger was likely to be used. Upon accepting the tightly defined boundaries of the charger's identity -- its proclivity to perform only a single action, but to do so in a way that was adequate to achieve the evident goal -- I was ready to proceed with the device's inaugural employment.Plugging this AC-3U travel charger into the wall, and then proceeding to plug it, in turn, into the phone, confirmed my expectations that it was capable of fulfilling the tasks that I had set for it. The electrical current seemed to flow into the phone, and the phone in turn accepted the current while visually confirming such, along with the progressive charging of the battery.It was then that things were clarified. This charger works.",4
"Replace Item

I had to replace charger great working. No problems with it. Cat chewed old one up so got two one for purse and one for home",4
"Cell Charger

This charger works wonders for my phone. It charges completely and was in the exact condition as listed. Thank you Nokia Charger Ac3u Ac-3u 3555 6555 5310 5610",4
"good

I was very please with my item, it was exactly what I needed, It just took longer to receive than I anticipated. The price was very reasonable.",3
"nokia AC-3U travel charger

Works well, very cheap, solves the purposes... why would anyone goto bestbuy or frys to buy these kinda products, even if its given for free the cost to drive to nearby shop will be more than :-)",4
"Good price/Good product

I was hesitant to purchase this charger for my son's phone, because it was so cheap. I'm glad I did! He is using an older phone and finding a charger has proved to be difficult. It works great!",4
"Good Charger

I have an old Nokia phone with small pin to charge. I am planning to donate this to my brother. Its original charger was broken, so I would like to buy a charger to replace that. This is a decent Original charger from Nokia. It works!Thank you.",3
"Works great

Chargers are made by Nokia, work great with Nokia phones and accessories.I always like to purchase OEM for all my electronics.",4
"Does not work

Seller was great & mailed item on same day I bought it.But the product does not work. I bought this for my dad's Nokia Xpressmusic 3510. His original charger sometimes does not stay put. It still charges but he sometimes needs to put it against something in order for it to stay in the phone.The new charger looks fine and fits in the phone, but did not charge when he used it. He immediately grabbed his original charger and this time, it stayed in the phone so he ended up charging with the original.",0
"very good

Got on time. It came out ok. Happy with the product. If I need one in the future ,will buy it again.",3
"My three work fine.

I ordered three, and all are good, so I'm ordering a few more. I use these to charge d.light solar lanterns for their first full charge, and again if they have been over-drained.",4
"Photo and description are incorrect

The part delivered was not the item illustrated, nor was it the item described. It is not a Nokia branded item and it has a micro-USB connector, not a circular one.",0
"Charger misrepresented

This is not Like the original. The jack insert is different. It will not charge my phone. Had I known this I would have ordered the original. The product was misrepresented. This whole experience has been a waste of time and money. Do not buy this.",0
"Trash

Bought on amazon it came out of the package with exposed wires and only lasted a month would not repurchase",0
"Works fine.

What can you say about a phone charger - it works or it doesn't.This one works fine. I don't much like the super mini connection, but that's Nokia's design so what can you do.",3
"not the actual charger...

this is a micro usb charger and this phone doesn't charge thru the usb... will return this product asap!! not happy with this!",0
"review title

Excellent. Thank you very much. I don't know what to say. I got the item I ordered and it works fine. Ok...",4
"Charger

This charger works great. Got it in mail in just a few days and hasent messed up yet. Its charges my phone quickly and normally within a few hours my phone can go from dead to completly charged",4
"works great

I needed a replacement for my Nokia phone and found this one. Even though is was very inexpensive, this worked great and haven't had any problems since I got it 6 weeks ago.",4
"Nothing to worry about

When I ordered this replacement charger, it was cheap! I was thrilled to get exactly what I needed at a good price and have it ship super fast.",4
"Nokia AC-3U charger. It's just great.

This is my second Nokia AC-3U charger ordered from same seller.I purchased one 12 months ago. and it's still working well. Purchased the second one last month so I can have one at home, and one in office. Both are working fine.",4
"So far so good

Product came quickly and was as advertised (a Nokia product). Works fine so far (3+ weeks) with my Nokia 5800. Key will be how it holds up over time. Last aftermarket charger I ordered (non Nokia) lasted less than two months.",3
"Really awesome

i had like 50 of these and lost them all so i invested some money into this one and it works perfectly",4
"charger

My husband loves it. He has an old phone and Amazon was the only place I could find it. Amazon you Rock!!!",4
"Noki Charger for 1661 phone model

The charge is light weight and it does what it is supposed to do. A good product for the price.",4
"Adequate generic charger for NOKIA phone

It's not as great as the official NOKIA one and you can tell the parts are pretty cheap, but it should hold up for a year or so. Good replacement if your charger breaks or got lost.",2
"Nice Working Wall Charger

I know it is very hard to decide whether this charger will work good or not, if I buy even though I am paying very less money for the product. If you are looking for Nokia Music Express 5310 wall charger then go for it. It will definately work. The reason I gave 5 star is due to shipping. They ship very fast. Thank you very much Amazon.",4
"Nokia brand charger

This is a Nokia brand charger so compatibility shouldn't be a problem unlike those no-name third party chargers. The charger does feel a bit cheap and flimsy(I haven't encountered a Nokia charger that wasn't like this) but it works fine with my Nokia XpressMusic 5800 and Nokia 6126 model phones. So, feels a bit cheap but works fine and low price.",3
"Reliable charger

The charger works perfectly. I've had it for almost 3 months now and no problem.",4
"GREAT PRODUCT

IM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT, IT'S EVERYTHING IT SAID IT WAS..AND A GREAT PRICE ALSO...AMAZON IS GREAT TOO....",4
"Good experience

This works fine with my phone and was very cheap. I would have had to pay $30 for it if I bought where I got my phone and it was the exact same thing.",4
"Nokia Wall Charger

I received this product and it did not work. The quality was very cheap as the cord was so fragile that it looked like it would tear any minute. I did not return it becasue shipping cost more than the actual charger. I got what I paid for:(",0
"Just works

I ordered this as a spare for my Nokia Bluetooth headphones and it works just perfectly.",3
"It works!

It charges my phone and cost virtually nothing, so what's not to like? I don't think the quality is up to spec, so I wouldn't leave it plugged in if I wasn't home.",2
"It's good and cheap. useful

It's good and cheap.Very useful. The last one i bought is really sucks. but this one is great. It is a real nokia charger and shipping so fast!",4
"worstttttttttttttt

worst charger ever it got to pieces this charger is unbelievable It broke right away it sucks never buy it",0
"misguided by the name ""travel charger""

i ordered this product because i wanted a charger what i can use in my car. i was misguided by the name ""travel charger"". its just a regular one what i already had with me. i totally wasted my money.",0
"As Designed

Bought this to charge up some small lanterns and it works as designed so far. Nothing to say other than always look for the best deal with these.",4
"Nokia AC-3U Travel Charger

I rate this product a 5 because it fit; i had two choices to pick from. Fortunately I found the right one.The Nokia Travel Charger seemed to be the closer one to choose comparing it to the original Charger. I was able to decide the one I liked. I liked it because it worked & it was hard to find because this is an old cell phone. I would recommend it if I knew someone w/that Nokia..",4
"Works Great

Not much to rate as it's a Nokia Phone Charger that works, and at this price it is certainly worth purchasing.",4
"Nokia AC-3U Travel Charger

What can I say, it's a charger. I like the fact that I didn't have to pay $20 at T-Mobile. I only paid about $4. I recomend that you buy at Amazon for any cell accessories. You wont be disappointed.",3
"not good

i have to anchor the charger with a tape on the phone in order to charge it. it didn't fit into the battery port. it turned on and off. it did not charge anymore after the first 2 tries. stay away from it.",0
"nokia charger

well the company had sent me the wrong charger to begin with but fixed everything by sending me the right one and for this cheap great product!",4
"Serious failure!

It is extremely true that NOTHING cheap is good!! (Not sure if that's actually a saying, but it is now.) Right outta the box, it SUCKED! Wouldn't hold a charge, wouldn't even register electricity! My phone cried after the experience. Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, I repeat one more time, DO! NOT! select this product. Not entirely sure about the vendor, either. Feast.",0
"cargador super

los cargadores son super buenos tal cual como en la foto ya me hacian falta por que los mios estaban dañados gracias.",4
"works great!

Cheap replacement chargers for my old nokia phone that I use as a back up in case I lose my current phone.",4
"Works with my nokia nuron

I lost my charger for my nokia nuron and had to buy one from Radioshack for $25. My friend suggested I buy one on Amazon and I found this one. After ordering online I received the charger in about 5 days (including the weekend) which to me is pretty fast. Works great and inexpensive. After work I'll be returning my charger from Radioshack. Definitely would recommend this one.",4
"Excellent service

This charger arrived really fast.I though my phone was broken because it would only charge when placed into 1 certain position or resting flat and standing upside down with the car charger.I was pleased to find out that I just needed this new charger which I am very happy with.Before replacing any cell phone, test it first with a new charger.",4
"happy with it

I purchased it for Nokia 5610 express music cell phone,it doesn't fit so good but it worked ..there is some delay in its arrival ,took about 8 or 9 days but its very cheap and worth to wait ..",4
"Is exactly what I needed

This charger works perfectly with my phone and was a great price! It arrived quickly. I am very happy with the purchase.",4
"Charger from Amazon.com

The charger worked fine, but the cord was way too short! Sometimes I have to plug in my phone and still use it while it is charging. This charger cord is so short that I can no longer do this. Other than this factor, I found it to do a fine job as far as the actual charging goes!",3
"Works perfect

We needed a charger for this phone. We bought this one and it worked perfectly just as any travel charger should. We are very pleased with it. Thanks.",4
"Great deal

I was impressed that the cost of the item was so low and then when it was offered with no shipping charges that was a bonus. I received the charger within 5 days of ordering. I would recommend anyone needing a charger to go through this company. Thank you.",4
"Just what I wanted.

I buy all my replacement chargers on Amazon. Can't find them cheaper any place else. They arrive quickly and work as well as the original ones. In fact, this one is exactly like the original one. Yet it cost 5-10 times as much to buy it from the dealer or a store in town.",4
"great

This product is great! Definitely good price and works well. Definitely worth it because I would've had to pay $20 at T-Mobile.",4
"Very reliable

I got this exactly when they said they would come, and it works great. I can't believe the price, it was being sold for $30 at Radio Shack.",4
"good for the price

for what you pay it's worth it. These things don't cost much anyways but at stores you pay premium price",4
"Great price, and it even works!

Worked as expected and charged my phone at a great price. Of course I found the one I thought I'd lost soon after I received this one, but now I have one for home and office.",4
"Nokia E71x Compatible

I ordered one of these initially when my dog destroyed my phone charger-- after I confirmed they worked with my Nokia E71x I bought two more since they were only 2.55! An honestly great deal.",4
"Same as factory model...perfect

Nice to have a back up charger or an extra to keep at the office. Just like charger that came with the phone. Don't hesitate...buy it.",4
"Glad I Bought It!

I needed this charger badly after breaking the original one that came with my 5310 phone. It came within a couple of days and works perfectly. I'm glad I found it and bought it on Amazon.com",4
"blue tooth review

The blue tooth arrived promptly and we set it up to charge. However it would not hold the charge and after conferring with the company, it was determined to be defective. The company wanted to see my charge on my credit card which I declined to do, not believing that than information was relevant.",0
"Perfect Case

We originally purchased a case at the Verizon store when we bought the tablet, but after taking it home and trying to use it, it failed miserably. The tablet itself was only held in half of the case by a few tabs and it only had grooves that it was supposed to ""sit"" in while in the propped up mode - not at all secure enough to actually use the tablet - it fell over at the first tap. We returned it, and I found this case on Amazon. This completely encases the tablet like a picture frame, and you slide the folded under cover into the tab on the back that secures it well. Have not had any issues while using the tablet in the ""viewing"" mode, and it protects the tablet well when not in use. Highly recommend.",4
"CELLET STINGRAY RUBBER CASE

This is by far the best Treo case and belt clip I have found.Pro: Lite, Thin, price, form fitting, all ports accessible, well constructed, protects face from moisture with full plastic faceCons: Full plastic face: If you are a speed typer the full plastic face will slow you down and leads to typing the wrong letters. Though you can still use the touchpad the plastic face makes it more difficult. The IR port is 2/3 covered by case but still works.",3
"Does not Fit Nokia E62

I bought this case because I could not find a nice leather case for my Nokia E62. I got the case and it will not close around my phone. I e-mailed Accessory one and they sent me a different case that is much better and actually fits my phone.",0
"Not what was described!

I was disappointed with this case. In the product description it said that it would work with the slide open LG Chocolate. It is just a pouch and a very tight fitting one at that.",0
"mine broke the first week

I usually don't feel compelled writing reviews but this product deserves one.Background: I work in the mobile division of my company and as such have many mobile devices for which I usually purchase a case. As such I believe I can compare the quality of different case.Findings: This is a BlackBerry style case with a clip to attach it to your belt or trouser. The back is made of leather the front of transparent plastic. The Krussell lettering is dominantly displayed on the case (which I personally dislike) but their accompanying brochure states that Krusell is a lifestyle statement so maybe it's important to someone.Expensive: I have wonderful BlackBerry cases for 7$. Over 20$ for a case is really on the high side but again maybe it is a lifestyle case for a select group of mobile users.The case is very tight: I read that in the reviews and didn't believe it but it is really really tight. 1mm on each side would make it so much easier to put the phone in. This is a minor point for me as I was not intending to put it out and in often.It is hard to use the keyboard: The transparent plastic over the keyboard is relatively rigid and it happens all the time to me that inputting numbers means inadvertently input of neighboring numbers. It is pretty annoying when you need to press 20 numbers (and clear) instead of 10 to input a phone number.Pushbutton brock: In the back of the phone are two riveted snap fasteners. The intend is to allow users to open the back and use the camera. The snap fasteners are made of plastic and have a tiny backing plate. When using the fastener the second time the backing slipped out of the leather and it's permanently disconnected now. It's technically my fault so I am not sure I can give it back to Amazon.I would shy away from buying this case. The N73 is a beautiful phone and maybe the best solution is to just buy a screen protector.",0
"Good

Is Good, protecs every corner of your phone, the keyboard and the screen! Its very good! 100% Recomendation!",4
"good

i am satisfied good product nice buying from you trhrt rthrth th erth qeth eth th 3rg g5 3egt 5 35gt45 q45g ergh htyw trh",4
"n73 case

this is an elegant type of case for keeping the n73 well protected. It is a bit pricy but it's well built.",3
"Stylish

YES....this mobile phone case is tight but does loosen up after awhile.I found it beautifully made and have it for months, yet it shows no sign of wear or tear. I admit to not using the belt clip so cant vouch for it. It can be somewhat awkward taking a photo but this is due to the design of the N73 and the camera slide cover. I think this case represents true value, looks smart and does a great job protecting my Nokia ...what more can you ask for. It gets my vote.",4
"A Complete Disappointment

!!PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT FOR YOUR N73!!I bought this product from Amazon (seller: SF Planet). Trying to get the mobile into this case and taking it out is a nightmare. The case is EXTREMELY TIGHT fitting and so practically useless. I wonder whether this case is really designed for N73 as advertised.My honest opinion - please do not waste your hard earned money on this product!!",0
"Good product

I got one of these when I bought my Nokia N73. It does what I want a phone case to do: it clips on my belt, and protects the phone (particularly the screen). It *does* have a couple of drawbacks, however:1. The case is *very* tight; getting the phone into and out of it (such as to change the battery or SIM card) is a major undertaking. (This might get better with time.)2. The snap cover on the back that covers the phone camera unsnaps too easily. When hanging on my belt, a moderate pressure on the top of the phone (such as getting up from an overstuffed chair) is likely to pop the snaps, leaving the phone dangling from your belt. The zip case keeps the phone secure, however.For low-impact environments I think this is a great product. For 'heavy-duty' or 'power user' environments, though, the snap problem makes it, well, problematical. IMHO.",3
"capable, simple phone with a few problems

i've had this phone for a couple days and i am liking it, i don't much about cell phones though, i just like something i can us for texting and a few phone calls.over all its a great little phone with all the basics, although it does have a cheaper feel to it, but i could just be used to the heavier razor. i like this phone, its easy to figure out.but here are a few cons to this phone if you're considering:-you can't rearrange the display menu. which is kind of bummer because you have to hit a few buttons to get anywhere, but its not horrible, just a couple clicks and you're there.-the camera button is right on the side, so if your holding the phone and accidently hit it while texting or dialing its a bummer.-the ringtones are crap. sorry. this the one thing that i have nothing good to say about. they suck. i hate buying ringtones because i think its silly, but i am going to because these ones suck/-its really quiet. i can barely hear it ring. but thats okay for me because most of the time i am texting and not everyone wants to know when i get a message.-the backlight stays on while charging, i don't know if that is changeable or not, but once its stops charging, but its still hooked into the charger, it stays bright, which in turn runs the battery down.other than those little complaints, i have to say its a pretty simple, easy phone. i would suggest it for someone who needs something easy, a first time cell phone user, or just someone who doesn't want to deal with all those extra buttons and features.",2
"Gawd Awful

I bought this phone November 2006, and it has been a terrible experience. The phone seemed fantastic for the first 3 months, and then it started malfunctioning. This phone has the worst reception of all phones i've ever had. It has dropped almost every call I have ever had outgoing or incoming. Everytime I tried to send a text message it would always say Retry over and over and over and usually I would just give up. I got so frustrated that one of my friends gave me his old Tmobile phone, a 1997 Motorola with an antenna and no battery cover on the back, and I prefered that phone to this POS Samsung. I will never trust samsung phones again, particularly this brand.",0
"Small yet very Powerful

I bought this phone after dealing with the new SideKick 3 from Tmobile. As much as I enjoyed using the SK3, it was a huge brick to talk with and the camera was horrible and they did not improve the screen. Hence I got this new phone and can still take ten times better pictures with it. Same megapixels but the sensor in it is higher quality and the screen is very crisp and bright. Emailing pictures is as easy on the SK3 and the overall quality is amazing. Signal range is great too, no dropped calls. Charges very fast!",4
"Very small, light, affordable & just right

This phone has the features that any good phone should have. It weighs 2.8 ounces and even with the battery installed it feels extremely light. Though it is very small in size, the keys are not tiny. The keys are arranged and spaced fine. When closed, this phone has volume up and down key and a camera key accessible on the outside. It has a nice dark grey body with a shiny black background for its screen and camera on the outside. When closed, you can turn on the camera using the button outside and take a portrait picture of yourself. Following are the Good and Bad points about this phone.The Goods-Very light (2.8 ounces), slim and small (3.9 x 2.0 x0.6 inches). Not too small either. Has a sleek finish.-Quad band (850 MHz;900 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz) International Phone-Bluetooth wireless-Sound quality, clarity and reception is really good.-MP3 player that supports MP3, WMA, and ACC formats.-1.3 MP Zoom Camera with video recorderYou can use video recorder in two modes. Default mode records clips upto maximum of 10 sec so that you can e-mail them instantly. If you use second mode you can record clips longer than 10 sec but of course limited to the memory available in this phone (max 21MB). You can choose to record video in different formats. You can also choose to save picture in different resolutions. Camera and video quality is really decent.-Zoom voice feature. I really liked this feature as in noisy environment or in a place where your phone is not so close to the actual speaker, you can turn on this feature and the phone's mic acts a lot more sensitive and you can hear the speaker very clearly even if speaker is situated farther.-Picture messaging-Voice Notes-Voice activated SPEAKER INDEPENDENT dialing.This phone has a voice recognition software that attempts to recognize the name of the person you want to call and then connects to that person. When the phone is closed you can use multi purpose button on the headset by keeping the button pressed for more than 2 sec the voice recognition software activates then you can give any phone command or calling command to call anyone from your contacts.-Speakerphone on this phone is loud enough.-Sends and receives instant messages with Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, or ICQ-Software interface in this phone responds pretty quick. There is a grouping feature using which you can group your contacts and assign a particular ringtone to a group.-Phone is High Speed EDGE data transfer capable. I did not use this feature so far.-SAR (Radiation rating) is nice it is 1.07 when close to ear and 0.9 when you wear it on body-Phone book on the phone can hold generous 1000 contacts with 5 numbers for each.-T-Mobile MyFaves capableThe Bads-After using this phone for a while I thought of adding this point: This phone has a camera button on the right hand side. There is no lock for this button. So it is very easy to accidently press this button. Sometimes you do not realize and the camera could be on for several minutes eating away the battery life.-Just 21 MB of internal memory. Samsung could have been more generous for this quality of phone.-No memory slot. Personally I don't need memory slot as I use my iPod for music and other data that I want to store. However considering the fact that most other hi-tech phones of this quality do come with memory slot, Samsung could have provided one for this phone.-Phone displays date-time, signal and battery strength on the outside but only for few seconds and then the screen goes blank to save energy. If you are used to seeing the time on the front LCD this phone does not provide the time on the outside unless you press volume key for more than 2 sec. That is if you keep outside volume key pressed for 2 sec the outside LCD shows the time etc again for few sec and then goes blank.Overall in my opinion this phone has really useful features that any good phone should have. I was not big on the points (Bads) this phone lacked in. If you are looking for affordable, small, very light, quad band, bluetooth phone with camera+video+mp3. This is just the right phone!",4
"Thin and Lightweight

I upgraded from my Motorola V180 to this camera phone because I upgraded my plan to have the myfaves feature. My review is a little comparison to my old phone considering this is my first Samsung phone.Appearance- Thin and lightweight. Keypad is big and easy to press. You won't be able to change menu screen.Battery- It charges quickly, but it also drains quickly. Maybe it's because it's due to me playing around with the camera.Call Quality- Clear calls.Camera/Video- My first camera phone, and I have to say that it's pretty decent. I still have to figure out all the camera settings. I added photos of my cats if you want to see picture quality. When I transferred them to my computer it came out a little dark. Not too sure if this happens to all camera phones. There is no flash, but you can use the nighttime mode. Video playback is decent too.Games- There are four games. Forgotten Warrior, Freekick, Arch Angel, and Midnight Pool. I don't use them.LCD- Very bright screen. Light will dim and turn off after a minute of idle time. Outer screen light will not be on when phone is closed. It's a drawback since I like to see the time displayed on phone at all times.Music/Video player- I don't use it, but there is one downloaded video that came with it. It doesn't have a memory card slot so I don't think you'd be able to save a lot of files if you're into that kind of stuff.Phonebook- Customized ringtones for callers must be saved to phone. A number that is saved to phone and SIM will have double entries. Lots of extra spaces to put email address, work #, picture ID, etc. under one name.Sounds- Vibration and silence mode can be turned on by pressing just one button. My old phones used to ring and vibrate at the same time whereas this phone will only vibrate first and then ring. Speakerphone is soft though, and you have to click twice just to turn it on.TXT/IM- I hate using T9 form, and unfortunately it's the default setting and you won't be able to change it. It's very tedious to make 3 clicks to put it in normal mode everytime I create a message. 200 messages can be saved to phone while only 30 is saved to SIM. I think it all depends from the settings you saved from your old phone. IM is great.Voice Dial- I do not use it.Other- Downloading files is very quick. Sometimes there is too many clicks just to do a task like deleting a file or message. Transferring personal made ringtones from computer to phone can only be saved as an alarm tone. It was also disappointing that I had to buy more ringtones and games for my phone as the SIM did not transfer my files from my old phone. It has a stopwatch, timer, unit conversion, and tip calculater that my other phones lacked. You can set the calendar on the front of the screen if you want to.If you like a basic camera phone, then this is good for you. To me the pros outweighs the cons so I'll be sticking with it.",3
"A sleek improvement on the T609, but... where's microSD?

I held back from buying a Samsung T609, knowing that this phone would soon be released. The functions are almost identical, and the new form doesn't disappoint - sleek, thin, yet feels sturdy and works great. However, they took out the microSD memory expansion slot! Why the tradeoff, Samsung? Beware if you're looking to use its MP3 functionality or to make good use of its 1.3MP camera: with only its 21MB of internal memory at your disposal, it won't hold much.",2
"Nice phone, some flaws

I've had this phone for about a week. I've used Samsung phones before, but my last phone was my first Nokia.When compared to the Nokia, this phone is......smaller, slimmer, lighter, prettier...not as battery efficientThis is the first phone I've had with Bluetooth and I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to transfer contacts from Microsoft Outlook. One glich was that the phone didn't display the numbers correctly on all screens. I had to open each of the contacts on the phone and click ""save"" to get them in the right order.As previously mentioned, the four way button isn't programmable so there's no way to change the right button from voice recording to anything else. I used the calendar on my Nokia often and was able to access it in one click. The Samsung requires five clicks.The voice dialing is okay, but you've really got to enunciate. For instance, it has trouble with the difference between Sarah and Karen. Using last names helps.The Samsung is a media player which is great, except that the memory is not expandable. You'll only be able to add a few songs to the phone.One feature this phone supports that I've never seen before is the ability to use one of your voice recordings as a ring tone. That's fun because I had my girlfriend record her own ring tone.",3
"Good phone with a couple drawbacks

First off, this phone is very thin and light. It is hardly noticeable in my pocket and has a cool design. I have tried the 1.3 megapixel camera and am pleased with how it functions in comparrison to my previous phone the Motorola V360. The calls seem clear, the signal is strong and it has been pretty reliable.The drawbacks in my opinion are1. The external screen is always off. It only stays on for 3 seconds after closing the phone. However, while charging the phone it stays lit up the entire time. I like to check the time and look for missed calls/messages on the external screen but this phone does not allow that. There is not even an external button you can press to light the external screen back up.2. I have a hard time with the Samsung Text message software. Perhaps I am just used to Motorola's UI but I find it more difficult to text using this phone.3. I agree with other reviewers who stated that it seems you must do several click throughs to accomplish certain tasks. To delete a message you have to click several times.Overall This is a good little phone and I think any samsung fan would be very happy with it.",2
"Samsung's bad menu system just got worse

ok, this is a sturdy phone, and I loved my e635 very much but didn't like how the slider phone screen gets scratched so I opted for this flip phone. I figured by now they would have the menu system flaws worked out, but it's only gotten worse (did Samsung even try using this phone!? They truly are the king of non-intuitive menus and their manual is next to useless):One of the hot keys for the camera is on the side of the phone. Now, under normal circumstances when the phone is closed I would expect these external keys to be disabled, but that is not the case, so I end up with a bunch of pictures of the inside of my pocket!!! This is an AMAZINGLY stupid design flaw, and I can't find any way around it! A note for another reviewer, you can clear your default picture location (go to camera-left soft key-6 go to my photos-options-5 set default destination) so at least it won't upload them and charge you and will only save them to memory, I had to do this on my e635 as well.There are two soft-keys on this phone at the top, the one on the left is for the menu which makes sense, now the one on the right should be for the phone book as it is on the e635, however instead it is used to access ... t-zones?! What the heck? I don't know about you, but I go to my phone book infinitely more often than t-zones. At the very least they could have at least made this key programmable. The phone book however is directly accessible via the down key when you first open the phone.One cool thing about t-mobile is after 3 months you can call them and get your phone unlocked.Is t-mobile so hard up for cash that they use phone TRICKS to nickel and dime you out of your money?",2
"Pretty good, for awhile

I liked the key pad, the t9 messaging functionality, and generally the layout of the keys and buttons (the navigation arrows are a little small so I have to use my thumbnail instead of thumb). The pictures are good, but a little softer than better (more expensive) cam phones. The customization is kind of weird--I'm stuck with a ping background in phonebook that I can't get rid of (not bad if I were a 13 year old girl, of course), and the ""rainbow"" option for text only works for direct dialing, which I virtually NEVER do. But the worst thing was that after having it for less than 10 days, it got a ""burned out"" section in the bottom left hand portion of the screen. It affects all the screens, covering roughly the bottom 1/9th of the screen, and is only about half as bright as the rest of the screen. I liked it, but have to return it. Bottom line is that if they're discounting it so deeply they're giving it away, there's always a reason (usually cheapness in the mix somewhere)--there's no such thing as a free lunch, so I'm returning it for a better phone. Probably the 6133, but we had problems with that also (supposedly because of an older, 32Kb SIM card, but I'm dubious) and had replaced.",2
"Worst phone I've ever had

I have to wonder if anyone actually TRIED using this phone before it went into production.1. The maual leaves a lot out on how to use this non-intuitive phone.2. In order to see address book you have to press menu, then scroll to phonebook and click,then scroll to contact list and click.3. The voice recognition never lets you ""teach"" it your voice. It's less than useless. More often than not, the coversation goes like this.me: Call Janeit: Do you mean Jane Doe?me: Yesit: Do you want home or mobile?me: Mobile.it: Did you want home or mobile?me: MOBILEit: I'm sorry, that is not a valid listing.The camera button is on the outside--clever if you WANT it on, but often I end up taking pictures of my chin or my pocket. Then, before you can go to the main screen, it asks if you want to send it to My Album (at an additional cost). On that screen, you have the choice of clicking on My Album or Yes or Option. When you click Option you are given a new menu, which you will have to scroll to the next page of to find Delete! Now you're ready to make a phone call--if you can find the number!In many parts of my town there is little or no signal, even though T-Mo says there should be.This phone is a nice looking piece of garbage. Too bad it took me more than two weeks to figure that out, with their lousey manual. It's mine now.",0
"T-Mobile Samsung t619 Phone

This phone was free with the ""My Favs"" plan. The phone is OK. Not great, not super duper, just OK. It is a tiny phone that weighs next to nothing and has a rather cheap feel to it. The camera button is pushed everytime I pick-up the phone because it is very flimsy and practically pushes itself.You have to jump through way too many hoops to get this phone setup the way you want it. The ringtones provided with the phone really suck, as do the Fav icons. But not to worry, T-Mobile sells ringtones and Fav icons, which is why they give you the crappy ones. Thanks, T-Mobile!!!I really like the My Favs plan, but if I had it to do over again, I would spend some money to get a decent phone along with the plan.Can you figure out why the phone was free??? Gosh, Batman, you're so-oooo smart!",3
"Satisfied BUT.

Excellent item but the door broke almost instantly. Will still go on phone but falls off constantly.",1
"Work Great with my PPC-6700

Although I switched to iPhone, there are still number of programs that I use with this phone. Thanks to this extended battery, I could now use my PPC-6700 longer and browse the Internet with Wi-Fi without disruption due to low battery.",4
"Wonderful Battery, Terrible Plastic Door

The battery works beautifully and stays charged for days compared to the old (standard) battery I replaced, which would often die during the day. It is larger and sticks out the back of the phone more than the standard battery, so be aware of that, and that's why they provide the plastic battery door with it.However, the cheap plastic battery door is just that: cheap. Mine arrived with one of the two insert tabs already broken, although it doesn't seem like it would have fit securely onto the phone even if it had been intact. Don't expect much from this door, you might have to tape it onto the phone to keep it secure like I did. I actually purchased an additional standard battery along with this extended battery, and I've given up using this extended battery and am now using the new standard battery because I can't stand having this cheap door taped onto the phone any longer. Had the battery door functioned well, I would have given this product 5 stars.",1
"How to fix the battery cover problem

Hi,Like others, I found that the battery cover didn't fit properly. I found that with the battery removed from the phone, the cover fit Ok (although not perfect). With the battery in the phone, the cover fit poorly and was difficult to install yet came off far too easily.The replacement battery has a black plastic jacket on the bottom side. The root cause for the poor fit is the additional material that this plastic jacket adds which causes the battery to sit up too high and lopsided (the side with the contacts sits lowest).I sanded this plastic jacket on the bottom of the battery using 200 grit sand paper and removed a thin layer of material, mostly on the side opposite from the contacts. This levelled out the battery and also lowered it within the battery compartment.I'm happy to report that the battery cover is now much easier to install and also is less apt to fall off.Hope this helps someone...",3
"Cell phone battery

It worked well right away after being charged and has continued to work well with my phone.",3
"It might just be me, but...

I can't think of anything positive. Case doesn't even approach looking like it would stay on. Hard to tell if the battery is of high quality because the case constantly falls off. I would suggest going with the standard sized replacement battery or another version with a different case.",0
"plenty power

ordered two to replace the thin one that came with the phone. now there is no need to change the battery in the middle of the day when doing so without being plugged in may reset the clock to 2005. even though the thicker battery means the phone case cannot be snapped, the phone now fits the case so snugly that it cannot fall out by just inverting the case. wish i would have had THIS battery all along. AND the backup battery is still awaiting its first use. perfect!",4
"Extra Power

This was great for the PPC 6700 made by HTC. With this battery you could make it almost a whole day and use it.",4
"Excesive shipping form this seller !!!

I bought 6 batteries formm this seller, even though I bought 6 items they charge me individual shippment but they send it in the same packege!!! abusive seller!!!",0
"Nice Energy Source

My new battery arrived earlier than expected..good thing! I charged the battery and used the silver door that came with it and I was able to go on with my ""wireless telephone life"" as I know it. The extended time of usage was very significant. I am very happy!",4
"Not Bad

This batrery is not bad, I thought I would get a little more out of it but it's better than charging my ppc three times a day.",3
"fastest delivery

first of all I expected the battery to come in a few weeks and it was at my door at the end of the week. I was very happy and the product did the job",4
"Very pleased

I have nothing but good things to say about this purchase and product. It works and looks great. I only wish they could make a PDA phone that wasn't as big as a boat.",4
"Great Battery... Not so Great Door

The battery adds hours to the life of my phone, even though it adds some thickness to the phone, it is well worth it. The door that comes with it is pretty much worthless, it falls off even while just holding the phone... Luckily I have a case that holds it on, otherwise this product would have been pointless...",2
"Don't waste your time!!!

This battery is not worth the time and bulkiness of your phone. I can barely see the difference than the standard battery. Stick with the original",0
"Good extended Door, but...

Here's the deal I bought this extended battery with the idea of getting more talk time, I don't think I am, I think I am getting about the same amount of time with the smaller thinner original battery. I would recommend this as an extra battery but not an extended battery. The extended silver door does not fall off so this is a plus and very much should be noted. My advice is though if you need more talk time go directly to the source of the maker of your original battery that came with the phone. It's bound to be more expensive but you get what you pay for.",3
"Received as advertised

I just received this battery today, so not much else i can say other than it is pretty much exactly as it was described. The one thing i can say i'm quite pleased and relieved about is that the battery door that shipped seems to be solidly held in place. Unlike the other people who reviewed this item, my battery door does not fall off, nor does it seem it would fall off even if i dropped the phone. Maybe the seller saw these reviews and improved the doors since, but mine is flawless.My only initial dissapointment is that the battery does add significant weight and size to the phone. Since i just received it today, i haven't really had much experience in taking the phone places to see if it's going to be that much more of an inconvinience, so that remains to see, but i'm optimistic.I am happy to report, however, that the battery's life is a huge improvement over my factory battery that shipped with the phone over 2 years ago that only holds about a 1 hour (talk time) charge. I've already used this battery for 3 hours and only went down to about 65% - AWESOME!",3
"Well Done.

No reason to go in great length. Battery adds exceptional life and the battery covers stays in place while appearing to be OEM. Very please overall. Great value.",4
"Battery case

The battery works great but the 'plastic' cover plate that was furnished sucks. It never fit right and now several plastic clips have broken off and now I have to tape the cover to the phone. Bad!",1
"Battery great, battery cover not so good

My previous standard capacity battery barely kept charge for a day, and that was without using the phone! I am happy to say that this one lasts much longer -- I don't have to be so conscientious about charging every day any more. It took a couple charging attempts to get it to fully charge, but now that it does, it charges fast and is working great. My only complaint is the included battery cover. It doesn't fit very well. The first time I tried to put it on, I wondered if it would even fit. I almost had to force it to get it to go on. Even at that, it barely is on, and doesn't latch in all the way. It also comes off easily (although fortunately the battery didn't come out too so it didn't lose power). At $12.70 with shipping though, I would still recommend this product. (Note -- my order was shipped from SF Planet, even though at the time I posted my review, it says it's shipped by BargainCell)",3
"PPC6700 Extended Battery

I take a lot of calls and do a lot of Internet and Email on my phone plus I track all my time in Pocket Excel and use a Bluetooth headset all day. This battery has the punch to keep me going from when I take it off of the charger at 8:30 AM until I put it back at 11:00 PM without needing recharges from the USB or computer connection during the day. A++ product. The only down side is that it won't fit into the standard case. I picked up a cheap mini camera case at Wal-Mart.",4
"Great battery

Good investment if you have a 6700. Door is a different subject though. I work at night for 12 hours I use my phone as a mp3 player and with the battery I can use up to 12 hours.",3
"this cheap battery stopped me from throwing the PPC6700 in the garbage

This was cheap enough to buy, and the battery life is three times plus what the standard sprint/audiovox battery was. I also have not had the problem of the cover coming off. Now I can use my device.",4
"Lithium-Ion Batter with Silver Door

The battery works very well. However, the silver door that comes with the extended battery falls off easily.",3
"silver door & extended battery work as advertised

a great product, it does exactly what it promises. the battery life of the included regular battery for the PPC-6700 is absolutely pathetic, given the phone's great number of features and high demand for juice when used to surf the web. This battery just about doubles the time you get with constant use of the phone. The cover fits perfectly with the original case, the color matching perfectly as well. This battery should have been part of the original package, but as an add-on, there is no better buy for a PPC-6700 owner.",3
"Big Battery = More Minutes, Not Longer Lifespan

This battery did what I bought it for...extend the amount of time I could use my phone without recharging. It just didn't do it for as long as I thought or hoped it would.My rough guess is it at least doubled my talk time when new; at the expense of making a what was already a brick into a cinder block. With this battery on my phone, it looked and felt huge. For the size, it seems that it should have given even more time in call.After about a year the drop off in performance was very noticeable, to the point that the battery would need recharging daily...about the same as the normal one it replaced.In summary, it does what it says, is huge, and should be considered an annual expense if you use it a lot.Also, price a new case...it's doubtful a snug one will expand enough to accommodate the increase in size.",2
"DID NOT LAST A DAY

CELL PHONE BATTERY--WAS NO GOOD, DID NOT LAST A DAY. TERRIBLE PRODUCTAND TO COSTLY TO SEND BACK. WILL NEVER BUY AGAIN.",0
"The Good the Bad and the Ugly

I got this phone with Verizon service. If you look at the features, it seems like a pretty impressive piece, but if you want to use it for other than just a phone, you have to deal with many shortcomings.The Phone: Sound is clear, speakerphone is nice and loud so if you have to be looking at the keypad, you can still hear what's going on. I suppose that's also an advantage if you're one of those obnoxious people who like to walk around in public sharing their converstaions with the world. You can attach ringtones and pics to your contacts to individualize them. A headset can be used with a small included adapter or via Bluetooth. The phone can also use voice commands, but I haven't figured that out yet.The Camera: It won't replace your digital camera, but takes nice pictures. If you don't like shutter lag, you won't like this camera. It's about 2 seconds for the camera to focus after you push the button. You can turn autofocus off, but I have figured out how to focus manually yet. Count on getting a micro SD card if you want to be able to get the pics off your camera. The is no way to transfer pics with a USB cable for this phone yet. It does support Pictbridge and bluetooth printing, but I don't know anyone who prints pictures exactly how they were taken. I need to get them to my computer. You can attach pics to messages, but they are automatically downsized before sending.The Music: For $30 you buy the Music Essentials Kit, which gets you a USB cable and a stereo headset (and required drivers). I was unable to get it to work on my PC, so ended up using my laptop to transfer music. To do so requires Microsoft Media Player 10 (it will not work with version 11). Once it's working syncing your music to the phone is somewhat straightforward. Media palyer converts your songs to WMA format and transfers them through the cable. I haven't tried to put music directly on a microSD card and plugging it in, but I am told that the phone adheres to digital rights and licensing, but I haven't run into any music that I can't transfer yet (including downloaded songs off ofUsenet). Once you load your music though, it sounds great. Another caveat: If you got this phone, you probably like cool toys, and might be thinking of getting a stereo bluetooth headset to complete the picture. This phone does NOT support the stereo bluetooth profile (in addition to other profiles that might allow your phone and PC to communicate). I believe the only phone that supports stereo bluetooth at this time is the new LG Chocolate.Conclusion: This could be a really nice phone if Verizon hadn't crippled it in an attempt to make you use their services for multimedia purposes. They want you to pay $1.99 per song from them, and to use their services to share pictures. This would be a great phone if you could easily sync the phone and PC through a cable (or bluetooth), to include music, pictures, contacts, calendar, notes, etc. The user interface could use some improvement too, but that has nothing to do with the phone.If you want to go with Cingular instead of Verizon, check out the Sony Erricson (?) W810. 10/13/2006 I posted a review of the Sony Ericsson w810i",2
"Better than Expected

Although I hate writing reviews, I really wanted to write about the Samsung a990 phone for two reasons: 1. I'm amazed at the advances and quality products Korean companies have been producing (which is a small tiny country in Asia); 2. It's been a very long time since I've been ""happy"" with a phone, while growing increasingly more and more UNHAPPY with Verizon.One of the biggest reasons I have stuck with Verizon is because they carried this particular phone. The second reason is because, while Cingular keeps growing and improving, Verizon still gets the best reception everywhere (hands down), in Los Angeles at least. Motorola phones have failed me in elevators, in stairwells, in basements, attics, you name it. However, after having used Samsung cell-phone products for the first time over six years ago, I have not used any other brand. My old Samsungs get reception in all the mentioned places, including, in the trunk of my car, in the garage of my building (yes, I rang myself looking for my phone, and it worked just fine). We then tested the sound quality after being amazed, and it sounds just like it would outside. Having said that, I did not expect any less from this a990, which is a higher version of my previous a670 -- and God only knows how many times I've dropped the phone, crackig it on five different places, but still... works like it did the first time I took it out of the box.Sound quality and reception is phenomenal, as I've mentioned. The a990 does exactly what it's supposed to do in this area. At 3.2 megapixels, the camera does the job of any other automatic, practical digital camera. If you're looking for something that has incredible autofocus/picture quality, then you might as well get a Digital Canon SLR. However, for a camera phone, this is the best camera you can get. One of the main reasons I really wanted this phone was for the ""practicality"" feature. Not having to carry a separate digital camera in my purse saves me the bulkiness, and having to flip back and forth. Also, because sometimes I don't carry my digital camera, and when my nephew does something cute, THERE! I pull out my phone, and get great pictures I can load into Snapfish, and order prints whenever I want.The Swivel Flip portion of the phone is almost useless since the camera lens is on the back of the phone. However, if you were taking a photo between you and your friend (like most people do these days, taking their own photo with an extended arm), this feature is BETTER than useful. On your previous phones, you couldn't tell whether you were in the picture or not, but the a990 allows you to see before you take the picture. However, it is about the only use for it. The best part is that these photos can play on my ipod's slideshow, and no one call tell the difference between a regular digital camera and my phone.Things I love about it (in no particular order):1. PRACTICALITY, not having to carry that darn camera around (less bulkiness)2. Sound quality that is Samsung-like, and it works everywhere.3. Camera quality and resolution; best of any camera phone.4. Lots of features and options including voice activated usage. Not like my other phones where I had to program it, but it actually has an AI that recognizes the names. You can say, ""Send Text to David"" and it's ready to go!5. Text, Pix, and Video messaging... no big deal.6. All its slots have covers; the charger has a mini door, so does everything else, including your headphone's jack which has a very nifty and cool slidding door.Things I don't love about it:1. Headphone adapter?!?! I am not fascinated by the adapter that needs to be added before you can use a regular headphone; however, this phone was specifically made for a bluetooth set, so I guess it's a fair trade-off. In fact, I purposedly bought a bluetooth headset specifically for this phone, so I can't imagine anyone wanting to purchase a $500 phone (even at the Verizon discounted rate of $250, which is too much for a phone now a days), and still want to use their slinky, analog, headphones. However, it still gets 4-stars simply b/c people will still want to use a headphone to hear music (I personally, don't care for the music feature, this is a camera phone).2. A little bulkier and heavier than all of my previous Samsung phones (the price you pay for a good camera).3. The swivel-flip side of the phone, as mentioned, has only ONE use I can think of, and which is not as significant. Also, when the phone's ready for pictures, all the menu options are sideways which makes it a little bit of a hassle to navigate. Think of using your keyboard's control keys (the up, down, sides), while your monitor is lying on its side... yes, a little annoying.4. Although I love the fact that the lens is protected, I am amazed that it's archaic enough to be manual. You have to slide a button to open the lens, making it feel sort of... disposable, if you know what I mean.Nevertheless, the benefits outweigh the cons, and the cons aren't significant enough to bother me in any way. It meets/exceeds its intended purposes (phone and camera), hence, the rest is no big deal. I have not tried the V-Cast, but having already become a slave to APPLE's iPod, I have no plans of becoming a V-Cast slave (my nano's much smaller than a digital camera anyway).Overall: love the phone, even if I'm growing less fond of Verizon.",3
"Impressive....well maybe not

I have owned a number of phones over the course of the last couple of years - Blackberries, Treo's, LG Phones including the LG VX9800, Chocolate and the Motorola Razor.PhoneImpressive call quality. Much better than my chocolate however, the reception is not quite as good as the chocolate. That is not to say reception is bad it just isn't as good as what the chocolate could do. The chocolate was one of the best phones for reception that I have ever used.CameraVery good image quality. Keep in mind that it does not have a zoom when in still picture mode (camera). The zoom is only active in video mode. If you do buy the phone make sure you change the default setting for the camera to auto. It comes set on portrait photos.MusicThe phone uses a mini-SD and WMA format for songs. This can be annoying since most online services provide MP3 format only. To convert your MP3s to WMA format you have to buy Verizon's music essentials kit for this phone for 30 dollars. I have also experienced some skipping in playing back songs via the headset that comes with the music essentials kit. It is not serious but it is noticeable.TextingI am very impressed with some of the texting features on this phone. It has the ability to do a delayed delivery. I get up early in the morning and lots of times will create a message and save as draft because I don't want to wake the recipient up. With this feature you can finish the message and do a delayed delivery and at a given date/time it will be delivered. Very nice!! Also, a prior review said that you couldn't set the T9 as default. That isn't true. Just go into messages, settings, entry mode. Set the entry mode as ""word"" which is what Samsung refers to their T9 mode as.BluetoothI am currently using a plantronics 655 Bluetooth headset. Call quality is excellent and there have been no complaints from people on the other end.RingtonesRingtones on this phone are very limited. However, I have figured out a work around. If you know someone with an LG or Motorola phone (like my wife), have them create a Pix message and attach one of their ringtones to the message. They can send it to you, you save it and then can use it as a ringtone!!Update 1/13/07I returned the phone this evening. Personally, I had to issues with it. The most serious issue - poor reception. My wife has a Motorola RAZR. When I put the two phones side-by-side and compared signal strength, the Samsung was about a 1/3 less. Our house location has poor reception anyway, so this was a significant issue. I was constantly loosing calls because of this.The second issue, which I mentioned above was the skipping of music. It is my opinion that this is due to the processor. The processor bogs at times, causing the pauses in the music.I ended up getting the new LG 8600. I will be writing a review on it soon but want a few days of usage before I do. Stay tuned!Update 1/14/07Have used the new LG VX8600 and the reception is much better than the Samsung. Also, the music doesn't have the pauses/skips that I mentioned either (and yes, it was the exact same MiniSD card and music).",4
"Great phone compared to others!

I bought this phone mainly because I like new cool electronics. It had the swivel screen which automatically activated the camera, bluetooth and other features.Pros:**Swivel screen, automatically starts camera after being turned.**3.2 Megapixel camera (takes excellent images).**Manual camera functions- ISO: auto, 100-800. Metering: average, center, spot. Scene Modes: auto, portrait, landscape, macro, night, daylight and backlight. Self Timer: 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec. Burst Mode. White Balance: auto, sunny, cloudy, tungsten, florescent. Color Effects: black and white, sepia, negative, emboss, sketch.**Open and close flap for camera, great for dropping it in the dirt. Camera will never get dirty.**Video w/ zoom.**Contacts button is right on the keypad.**Very nice media player, plays mp3s either downloading on the phone or transferred from computer to phone.**Loud speaker phone.**Loud ear piece, sometimes you even have to turn the volume down because it's too loud.**Voice command works, but you can't be in extended network to do it.**Lots of built-in memory on the phone.Cons:**Can only set one shortcut key, so if you need missed calls and alarm on the keypad you can only have one of them.**When zooming into a picture that is already taken it takes forever for the picture to come up.**Menu options are confusing, locating certain options is difficult.**T9 text: for you quick typers who like to use T9, be ready to switch back and fourth from T9 to abc mode. There are so many words that aren't in the dictionary. And you can't program new words in. Also once you start a text message it automatically starts in abc mode, you have to switch to T9. My old motorola used to stay in T9 and I could program words into the dictionary.**Not the easiest phone to work with. I've had it 3 months and i'm still going to the manual sometimes to figure things out. And this is like my 8th phone I've ever had.Overall it's an amazing phone. I absolutely love it. Aside from the T9 (which is the biggest downfall for me) the phone is perfect. Spending the $350 on it also stunk, but hey if you want a phone that does tricks, this is the one for you!",4
"Good Phone

I've had this phone for about a month now and I must say I like it quite well.The Good:The main reason i bought this phone was for the camera. For a phone, it is an amazing camera. This is the best resolution on a phone in the US right now (there are also some Nokia's with 3.2, but twice the price). The auto focus is very good especially when i want a picture of something really close. Another plus is that verizon decided to include some pretty cool picture editing programs in here. There are the basics: sepia, black and white, and also around 13 others. You can decorate the photos with little clip art and stuff, and probably my favorite part is that you can copy a piece out of a photo and put it on another picture. This is useful for laughs like putting someone's head on someone else's body. Also, whenever you take a picture you will get a big 'wow' effect (or whatever it's called) from the people around you (because the screen swivels). It has an included multimedia player and an mp3 player (has to be unlocked in the secret menu :/ ). One thing i really like is the ability to start and play songs with the phone closed, but it does take a while to load. This is a vcast phone, like most of verizon's new phones, but i found i really haven't used the vcast that much (due to price). The sound on this phone is very good and it has 2 speakers on either side for good stereo sound, and the ringtones are loud enough to be heard fine. Of course it includes picture, text, and video messages (though the picture and video have to be downsized to be sent). The phone itself is very sturdy in my opinion and i have even dropped it a few times (it lands like a rock) and there are no scratches on it. I also do like how everything has a cover over it, which protects from dust (major problem for me before). Everything else has the basic verizon interface (not too big of a fan) and functions just fine.Cons:Most of the cons here are nothing to do with the phone, but rather verizon. I switched to verizon because they supposedly have the best network and service, but i found that sprint had much better reception. Like i said above it does include vcast, but i rarely use it becaues the rediculous 1.99 charge for a 64kpbs song. What i typically do is download the song off allofmp3 and then tranfer it to the memory card (no need for the music essentials kit, other than the headphones, becaues i have a SD card slot on my computer). But a good idea is to just get the memory card because if you get the 'kit' (with usb cable) then you can only access music, while the memory card allows access of pictures, sounds, music, and videos. One thing i really don't like is the headphone slot. Samsung has included their 10-pin (i think it's called) slot, but it comes with an adapter to 2.5mm headphones. I can't really find any good 2.5mm headphones, so right now i'm buying an adapter from samsung to 3.5mm (regular) off ebay for like $5. The cover for the headphone slot is a really cool sliding one, though it took me about 5 minutes to figure it out (nearly broke it). The camera is very nice, but the autofocus takes a bit too long (can be turned off). The multimedia is also kind of slow and about 1 in 30 causes the phone to restart when i try to play music (pretty annoying). Text messaging and picture messaging are great, but apparently on certain versions of the firmware, you can't add a word to the text dictionary, which can be annoying. There may seem like alot of cons, but these are the only things wrong with the phone (mostly petty things), and they can be gotten over in about a week.Overall:Even though i listed a lot of cons, i would highly recommend this phone. Especially for the price now on amazon ($350 in the verizon store). The camera is great, and the music features (though laggy) are also very nice.",3
"buyer beware

like all of the phones now being offered by verizon, this phone had its ability to play mp3s disabled by verizon. like the lg 8700 my kid got and a new 8300 a friend got, verizon changed the software to eliinate your ability to enter the 'secret' menu and enable mp3 playback.the camera takes great pictures. had to add an internal antenna booster to prevent calls from dropping- my old lg phones with the external antenna stub ( 8100, 8300) had much better reception.if you want to playback mp3s, better to go with at&t; samsung synch instead of verizon. wma versions of the music sound like cr*p compared to mp3s. but corporate greed for profits wants to force you to buy songs from them instead of transferring your mp3s to amicro card for playback.btw, unlike lg phones, this model has two secret menus.update: the problem with calls meant they exchanged my 'new' one for a refrub with updated samsung software 'zh07' on it.",2
"worthless product

went through 15 samsung A990 in 4 months. the problems are during phone conversation,it turn off by itself. error leaving and entering service show on the screen constantly,alot of signal faded error. alot of call drop,mp3 player file malfunction. unable to use wireless headset due to softwares .problems have not fixed yet. still waiting for newsoft to solve the problem. hopefully before i retired",0
"Doesn't stay in place

I was very excited to get this headset because I thought it was really cute. However, when I got it and put it on my ear and tried using it, I quickly discovered that if you move your head at all, the head set falls away from your ear and nearly falls completely off. Unlike most headsets, no part of this one actually goes in your ear, so it isn't very securely in place. Overall, it will work for what I needed it for which is talking on the phone while driving. Shipping was very quick, I received it days before I was expecting to, however, I am disappointed with the headset.",1
"Excellent Product

I bought this for my girlfriend and she absolutely loves using this product. This device offers hand-free communication with the use of a phone that has bluetooth. Product was nicely wrapped and included everything described.",4
"The worst

Came without charger/ directions. Bought a charger, device does not work!!! Wish I would have read the reviews before buying. The pretty pink caught my eye",0
"Better late than never-i love the item, the fast shipping etc

It works great but most of all it fits the cell phone color and therefore I am a hero in my wife's eyes. Great item, serious sellerThanks",4
"Purchased two and neither one worked

I purchased this headset from a local retailer because it was on sale. It looked nice but wasn't the most comfortable headset on the market. It's bulky and heavier than most of the newer models. I tried to use it and I could hear just fine but nobody could hear me. Everyone would tell me that it was so muffled and distorted that they could hardly understand a word that I said. So I figured I just purchased a bad one and exchanged it for a new one. I had the exact same problem with the new one plus there was a very loud and annoying buzzing noise in my ear. I absolutely wouldn't suggest this headset to anyone.",0
"Motorola H500- Magenta

This was a great product. I like that it was easy to put on your ear. I loved the color it was very girly. I have this bluetooth for 3 days ans it went through the wash machine and it dried out and it still worked. It went through the wash again about 3-4 weeks later and after the second time through the wash it didnt make it, but you cant get lucky 2 times in a row. I review this as a great headset. Very easy to use perfect size easy to hear. All around i loved it.",3
"Pretty Pinky

I love Motorolas products. I was told i talk to close to the phone. And, if i use the bluetooth, i cant! and i sound much better and i can drive my standard mustang much better.. hehehe Thanks for the quick shipment!",4
"great

Got it sooner than expected and it was just what I ordered. Works great.",4
"Good product

Finished installation a week ago in a Ford Escape. The reception sound is great. The other end of the phone sometimes sounds distant or scratchy, but not that much different than most cell phones. Overall very pleased with the results.If you are mechanically inclined, it is not a hard install, just took time. I wasted a lot of time trying to buy a harness. They were made for the Parrot and none of them fit my car radio pins, so even if I wanted to use one and cut the wires, that wasn't an option. So I installed it directly. Easily found an ""always powered"" wire and a ""ignition powered"" wire behind the radio and tapped into them. The other wires to the controller and mike were no problem to install, just plugged easily into the ""junction box"". Used the speaker that came with the unit to reduce my installation problems, and it's sound is excellent. The mute wire was the only problem. Took a jumper wire with a 12v bulb in-line and started touching the pins on the back of the radio while it was playing. The bulb allows grounding without blowing any fuses or damaging the radio. When the sound stopped, I checked the front panel and it said ""PHONE"". Finding a connector to go with this pin was the hardest part of the install. Eventually went to Radio Shack and bought D-Sub connector, part #276-1430, broke one of the pins off and attached it to the mute wire and plugged into the pin I had found earlier. Everything worked like a champ.Am going to buy another unit to install in a second vehicle. It will be the same Motorola model.",4
"good

This products works well with more expensive phones like the Smart Phones. My phone isn't as fancy so it works ok. I did have to have it professionally installed in my 2007 Toyota Tundra.",2
"Good

Product is good. Easy to install and what I expected. My husband had to adjust the speaker part of the phone for better clarity. If you have an issue with people hearing you on the other end, adjust the mic! Works good.",3
"Awesome Product

I purchased the item as a gift and installed it and it works beautifully. I have the IHF1000 in my car and the HF850 with today's advanced phones is equally as good a product.",4
"Not compatible with iPhone

DOes not allow voice dialing with iPhone and, as many other reviewers mentioned, does not ""play well"" with the iPhone.",0
"Works Great!

I purchased and reviewed several of the devices that clip on the sun visor. The audio quality was not great. The audio quality on this device is outstanding. I can hear clearly and the people on the other side state they can hear me.Works great.",3
"Not loud enough

It's a nice unit, but the 5-watt speaker is not loud enough. If you're sitting in a parking lot, then it's fine, but with a little road noise, you can't hear the caller well enough. I often have to pull out my earpiece and plug it in. I've tried moving it to a few locations within the passenger compartment, but it's still not loud enough.The microphone works great! People on the other end claim that they can't tell that I'm using a speaker phone.Installation is not that hard, if you're handy with car electronics installations (toughest part is finding a good power source). However, the connectors on the main control unit tend to be a bit loose and don't make good contact. Using a sharp fine-tipped nail, I was able to tighten the connectors a bit for a better contact. If you're not handy with wiring and aren't having it professionally installed, stay away from this. Also, the control panel has a long wire to connect back to the controller. This wire has a small connector on the end of it, but the connector is about 2-3 times thicker than the wire itself. So, if when drilling a hole to run the wire, the hole must be much wider than the wire.Quality of the product seems to be average. I do enjoy the non-intrusive small control panel. The 50-million functions assigned to the multi-function key is a bit annoying -- you never know what you're going to get when you press the big blue button.",3
"Stay clear of this one

I bought this through Amazon two weeks ago, I finally had a Saturday off to install it and found it was defective. It would not go into pairing mode. I called Motorola's USA tech support only to get India and a guy reading the manual getting famillar on my dime. After 1 and half hours of indian dialect he tells me that I have to send it back at my expense so they can evaluate it. I tell him this wont do. I calle Amazon and they tell me to call Motorola. This is the last Motorola product I buy and maybe the last time I shop via Amazon. At least if I bought local I could be talking to an american and not some indian. Do yourself a favor dont buy this product.",0
"bluetooth

This is a good product, but motorola need to include a normally close relay with the kit and caller id and also a hand set(if you need to make a private call).",3
"Installed on 2001 Audi A4 - Works absolutely great

As many have commented, the instructions are ridiculous. BUT, after a few minutes they make sense.So instead of boring everyone with the same details that have already been said I will talk about installation. The installation took me about 45min, I needed a volt meter so I can be sure i was using the right line. If you do decide to tap on existing fuse, please try to find accessory items (glove compartment light for ex is a better choice than brake system).Installation involves- connecting to an ""Always On"" power source (new fuse slot, or tap to existing)- connecting to a ""Key On/Off"" power source (new fuse slot, or tap to existing)- connecting to a ground (availabe near fuse box... connected to body of car)There is plenty of wire to allow you to route the components where you need to.Once the primary connections were made, you place the bluetooth transmitter (rectangular box) somewhere under the dash and zip tie it so it doesn't fall on you. What I did was to remove the cover over the pedals and zip tie it under there.I then routed the controller on the left of the driver and taped it behind the turn signal knob. This is a good spot because the controller is bright, you don't really need to look at it all the time so I'd advise placing it somewhere where the brightness won't bother you but it is still accessible if you need it.Then I routed the microphone around, pulled back with my fingers teh door moulding slightly and routed the cable up the windshield on the A-Pillar and then hid it behind the headliner by the windshield and then with supplied clip I clipped it right over the rear-view mirror. It looks great, you can't see the routed wire at all.For my connection, I found out how to tap into a factory hands-free speaker that came with my car. I'd advise against that! It is not worth the hassle. I would advise using the supplied speaker. Just mount it also over the pedals (kick-plate area) or even if you could route it under the seat depending on the space in your car.I used this with a blackberry Curve - You press the dial button and automatically you are greeted by teh Blackberry's voice controlled dialer. Works great!I also used it with a Sony Ericsson Bella.Registering the phones is not difficult. If I change handsets I can re-register the ""new"" handset in less than 30seconds. Since this device only supports 1 handset at a time, you have to re-register the device.Quality - Amazingly, when my AC is blasting at full blast people can't hear it. This indicates to me that noise cancellation is working great (made to zone-out repetitive noise). If I am stopped people can't tell at all that i am on a handsfree kit. If I am driving, they can tell but I have never received any complaints. I get on and participate on conference calls regularly.Favorite functions -1. I can mute/unmute very easily2. Syncing is amazing, as soon as I start my car only 2 second click and my call is transferred to the car. When I cut the car off I can continue talking until I open my car door. The call is auto-tranferred to the handset. I can also, for privacy switch to handset easily from phone or device.Least favorite -Bright screen when driving at night.when you increase/decrease volume, the device beeps a little too loud.Good luck, great product. Don't be afraid to install yourself if you've ever installed a stereo.I have been using it for about 3 months now and i will be ordering one more today for my wife.",3
"Nothing but problems with 2 of them

I had one professionally installed by Verizon Wireless contractors in my wife's Honda Civic and one in my Ford Five Hundred. Her's often does not work on inbound calls. She can her the caller, caller cannot hear her. They have been troubleshooting it, but no solution after 3 weeks. We even upgraded her RAZR firmware, but still a problem. Had mine installed for 1 week and now my microphone does not work. Stone, cold dead. Does not even hear my voice commands. Very, very disappointed. When they work, sound quality is very good. Also, the Verizon installers would not hook it up to mute the radio, as they did not want to accept responsibility for any radio problems. Unfortunately, they did not tell me they would not do that until they had installed.",2
"Motorola HF850 Deluxe Bluetooth Car Kit

The first month this kit worked perfectly.Then I had problems hearing from the Motorola microphone. The problem continues even though I have repositioned the microphone. I am still experimenting with the microphone position.",2
"Motorola HF850

The Motorola HF850 is a great product. I have had one in my Nissan Altima for a couple years now.I recently purchased one more for a 2009 Toyota Camry. I installed it myself. The kit is not hard to install. It only requires you tapping into one accessory wire, a constant battery wire, and a ground. The hardest part is finding these wires to tap in to. If you are not good at taking a few parts of the dash apart and isolating the wires to tap in to, you may want to find a professional installer. I chose not to use the after market wiring harness to install this device because I have heard that you have to have the radio on (not sure if that's true) in order to use the device with the plug and play wiring harness. Also, I was afraid I would have to have the radio password to get the radio going again after disconnecting it. The speaker is loud enough. The sound doesn't have to come out of the radio speaker system for me. I have been well satified with this product for the past couple of years.",4
"Overall really good so far

I installed it on my jeep today. So far it is really good. It is quite loud and people can't tell that they are on speaker phone. I have no problems with vehicle noise interfering with my calls. Other people with smaller, quieter cars complained of problems with noise but I don't have that problem and I drive a really loud car. My only complaint is that the double sided tape that came with it to mount the control panel and the mic really sucks. They both fell off within hours of the install. I solved it by using some other double sided tape I had so it wasn't a big deal. The install was really easy for me. If you know your way around cars and your car's wiring its really easy to install...otherwise have someone else do it.",3
"bluetooth

Recently installed the unit. Took about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Not easy to get to all the places under the dashboard and related areas and install all the wires and components.So far, has worked as advertised. Have not used the device to a large extent as of yet.No problems with the vendor and the shipment. Did what was expected without any issues.",3
"Second unit works fine...

First unit delivered worked normally for 6 days then went dead. Replugging its power cable brought it back to life: just like a cat it happened 9 times and then I sent unit back for replacement. Second unit has been in two weeks and works fine. My recommendations? Good unit but SAVE ALL RECIEPTS - you may need them again...",2
"Motorola HF850

We installed these kits in 3 of our service trucks for use with Motorola i580's. The kits are simple to install, easy to link with the phone and work very well, even in our louder diesel trucks. I especially like the feature that mutes the radio automatically when you make or receive a call.",3
"Hands Free - so easy and safe

This is the second of these units I have purchased. While there is some difficulty in adapting to newer cell phones, this unit works very well in my wife's car with her RAZR 3 cell phone. It creates a much safer means of communication as it requires only touching one button on the dash mounted unit to initiate or answer cell phone calls. The voice recognition makes it even more safe as it allows your attention to remain on the task of driving and not dialing. Such devices should be required for all cell phone using drivers. By the way, while this unit is less sophisticated, it gets the job done and at a very reasonable price.",4
"Great product.

I'm glad I decided to invest in this device. Saves you from getting tickes, or better yet, having an accident. Easy to install, easy to operate, and sound quality is better that the hand held phone.",3
"Wonderful product

Recently had this installed in our truck.It works as advertised. I can hear people clearly and they can hear me with no problem. I had a habit of talking too loudly in the beginning, but have sinced changed my ways.I opted for the the HF850 as opposed to the 1000 because my phone had all of the missing features built in, so I didnt really need to spend the extra cash. I have a Motorola E815 phone which I'm also happy with.I had to remember what buttons did what at first but have sinced gotten everything down (using it for 5 weeks now).System comes on when I start the truck (gives a beep to let me know its on) and all of my calls are only a press of a button away.System will disconnect when the call ends automatically.Don't know how I ever lived without it.Only problem I had was placement--couldnt find a decent spot in my truck to mount it (uses doubled sided tape). It's ok in its current location, but its kinda a stretch to reach it. Not a problem on the HF850, just with the design of my truck",4
"It depends on who you're talking to...

I purchased two of these units, given the styling and typical quality of build by Motorola.I am technically proficient, so I installed both units. While the directions provided were not the best, it was pretty clear what-went-where, so I tackled the projects head on. The one that I put in my wife's 2000 Ford Explorer was a breeze. About 1.5 hours and it was done. Installing in my 2001 Audi A8L was a different story. Roughly 7 hours of time, much of which was spent disassembling the dash and re-assembling! There are kits available now that allow you to wire directly to your vehicle's stereo harness. GET ONE!Now, apart from the installs: Using the unit to speak to someone on a land line is great. No problems, good sound, they hear you fine, etc. The problem develops if you are speaking to someone who is also on a bluetooth enabled device. Doesn't matter if it is a headset or a hands-free bluetooth car kit. There consistently is a feedback/echo loop that starts and cannot be stopped unless you quit speaking for a period of time. I'm not sure if it's the version of bluetooth that the unit operates on or what. I tried re-positioning speakers, mic's, changing volume settings, etc. Nothing seems to work. I now have to look to see who is calling before answering in the car. If it is a land line, no problem, life is good. If it is someone I know on their cell phone and they typically use a bluetooth device, I disconnect the link and answer on my handset.I know that this is a long winded explanation, but I want people to know that there is a potential hiccup to this unit that I have yet to resolve.",1
"Why did I wait?

I had a hands-free system for my last generation cell phone. When my company gave me a Blackberry the hands-free wasn't compatible so I abandoned using it. Finally I got tired of missing it and found this unit which is compatible with my Blackberry 7520.I downloaded the users manual and decided the installation would not be hard for me. The unit came and I installed it. It was easy to do for me, having been inside the works of my Jeep dash many, many times.The unit integrates with my stereo and mutes the sounds when calls are in progress. The microphone, speaker and power lines are quite long so unless you plan to install the controls in the back seat of a huge mini-van, the set will work fine.Sound quality is great, the controls are easy to use, and I am once again driving with both hands on the wheel. What a liberation!",4
"Works great!

I purchased this item and had my local car radio shop install the unit for me. They placed the speaker beneath the dash in the passenger side and the mic close to the rear mirror. I was suprised at how well it worked the first time around. Pairing the unit to my Motorola RAZR was very simple. I didnt need to yell for the other party to hear me. It sounded very clear and no noticeable noise during use. This is a great addition to my Nissan Murano.",4
"Average to good

First the good news. I have had it installed on my car for about one and half years and it mostly works great. It has remained paired with my phones, and I have had few connection problems. Most calls are clear on both ends. Sometimes, road noise can be a problem though.Now the bad. Voice dialing only works when I am in a parking lot. Otherwise road noise interfers and the system can't hear me. So basically it is not a hands free unit (for outgoing calls).I had the unit professionally installed. The first unit was defective, and I had a very difficult time working with Motorola. Their support (in India) is terrible. In the end I returned the unit to the store (this was a lot of trouble as the store did not want an opened unit back, but you only find out that it is defective once it is opened). Also, how do you send a partially installed car kit back to Motorola for evaluation? The installer only found out that the unit was defective after he had completed the istallation. The second unit has worked fine.In all, I have been happy with the unit and would recommend it with two caveats. First, don't expect a true hands free unit. Second, don't expect any customer service from Motorola.",2
"Easily the best electronics ""TOY"" I've ever owned! A Godsend!

This is easily the best Bluetooth product available on the market! PERIOD! I thought it was going to be a fair product, but after trying this thing out, I was VERY impressed! Wow is all I can really say. I'm using the speaker that it came with and I can't believe how loud it gets. I was worried that I was going to be getting a cheap speaker with this product but...not the case at all! The calls you make are crystal clear and the people on the other end really think you're using your phone handset. Most people are shocked when I tell them that they are in fact on a speakerphone.It's a truly amazing product! Kudos to Motorola for this awsome item! I can't imagine driving my car without it!And for those people that complain about not being able to have a private call, well all you have to do it take 2 seconds and go into your phone and shut off bluetooth. Or if you want to use a bluetooth headset to make a private call, well then all you have to do is go into your phone and disable the car kit set. It's that simple.I elected to not have the sound go thru my car speakers only for the fact that I'm lazy and don't want to mess with all of my amps. Actually it doesn't even take that much. You don't even have to have the unit automatically mute the sound on your sound system! It's awesome!Amazing! I'm buying one for my other cars this week! I love it!!Gd.",4
"Motorola HF850 Deluxe Bluetooth Car Kit

This is an excellent bluetooth product. What I like most is that it can be used with any phone with bluetooth capability. In my past car kits - each time I changed phones I needed a new car kit. The only feature I miss is a built in means for charging my cell phone. Nevertheless the total hands free feature with voice dialing is super!",4
"Bluetooth Car Kit is an excellent product for those who drives longtime to and from office!!!

My office is far from home and Was looking for a handsfree which can help me take long conference calls while going to and coming from office. This product from Motorola integrates well with my blackberry pearl with no problem. I got this fitted into my Honda car in New Delhi just paid 5 dollars and it is intelligent. If I am having a conversation on the phone while I get into the car and starts off the engine, within few seconds the handsfree system takes over automatically. Same way when I switch off my engine it waits for my conversation to finish before turning off the handsfree.. Pretty cool.",4
"Great hands free car kit

We travel full time in our RV and had a similar car kit that was not bluetooth installed in our RV so we could both participate in the conversation. We upgraded to the Motorola V325i phones which are bluetooth, so ordered this car kit. The speaker is crystal clear and plenty loud enough for both of us to hear the conversation. Those we call say they cannot tell we are on a speaker phone. A minor inconvenience is that it does not charge the phone. I highly recommend this car kit.",4
"Motorola HF850 Deluxe Bluetooth Car Kit

I received this as a gift from my husband and I love it. It was great when we traveled over Christmas. A must have.",4
"shipping delay

it's been over 48 hours (more than 2 full business days) since i placed the order and just received an email from amazon that this item is shipped today. after placing my order i read reviews from others complaining about the same issue with this seller (box wave) and also noticed the shipping charge through amazon is more expensive than buying directly from the seller's website. item price is the same. very slow in shipping and no tracking # or any other shipment information is provided. i can't comment on the product itself yet as i have not received it.",1
"stickers won't come off the clear screen defeating the whole purpose of it

I was very disappointed in the quality of this item and had to throw all of it out since the stickers/tags wouldn't come off without leaving the paper film on the protector. After struggling through at least 2 attempts I gave up. Very unhappy with the quality and won't purchase it again - wasted time and money.",0
"Good, and useful

My parents are way to concerned to buy me a regular phone because, 1. it cost too much money, 2. my parents were afraid that my friends would non stop text message me, and charge my parents, and they didnt want me to call people i didnt know. So they thought it was a reasonable choice for me. My parents know how much I use the firefly. Whenever I need to ask my parents something or talk to them while I'm at the mall, or at a friends house, i dont have to run around looking for a pay phone, or ask if i can use their phone, i can just press the button and KA-baam! I am on the phone with my Mom! My parents have cingular, so I got a plan with them. This is a great product.",3
"Great phone for kids

We bought this phone for our 9 year old so that she can get in touch with us while she's at soccer and we're at dance with our younger daughter. She has also taken it on field trips. It makes me feel more comfortable knowing she can reach me if she needs to, and to let me know when to pick her up.We don't have to worry about her wasting minutes since the only numbers she can call are the numbers that we have programmed. Her phone was actually ""stolen"" and returned because the child who stole it couldn't call anyone but me.The only downfall to the phone is that it is a pain to program the numbers. It takes a lot of time until you get used to it.",3
"Great for Kids!

We purchased this phone for our 6 year old son. It was extremely easy to setup and program (not sure why so many people say it's hard???) If you have half a clue, it's no problem at all. The hardest part is trying to get our son to keep up with the phone. It comes with a clip that we usually clip to his belt loop and then stick in his pocket. It only took a few minutes to teach him how to use it and we go through it occasionally to re-enforce it. This is a great piece of mind for me knowing I can always reach him. A few negatives... First, there is no obvious way to replace the batteries. Once the batteries go, you have to replace the entire $99 phone. Next, there is no voice mail. Finally, minutes are not cheap! at .25 cents a minute, calls have to be short and to the point!",3
"not happy!

This phone would be fun if my son ever got to use it. When the minutes run out you better get ready to pull your hair out because it is a pain to refill it and if you don't keep up with the minutes they turn your number off. The customer service at firefly is not very helpful and you can not buy minute cards anywhere to refill this so you have to keep going back to the website.When you do pay for minutes on this phone by the time they take all the fees out most of you minutes are gone.This has been the biggest run around. I don't recommend this phone!",4
"Not just for kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am an 9 year old girl who got this phone so i could keep in touch with my family & friends. But i don't think this phone is only for children it's for adults who don't need a cell phone or don't know how to work a bigger cell phone or they just use it to call people for emergencies. It's little and easier to call people than searching through your phonebook you have eveyone you need on speed dial. And cingular is where i got my phone for 29.99 and get the durable one. But i just wanted my message to get out that it is not just a kids phone.",4
"Great emergency line

I sent my 10 year old son to baseball camp with this phone as a just in case measure. On the second day of camp, I found my car with a flat just when I was supposed leave to pick him up from camp. I immediately contacted my son and ask him to alert his coach to the problem. As I hunted for a ride, my son called back to say the coach did not hang around to see him safely picked up. I was quite happy to stay in contact during a situation that could have been a disaster.",4
"Love the parental controls, and figured out how to set up voicemail!

I just bought the Firefly for my daughter's 9th birthday. It's a great first phone, and I love the parental controls.I was able to figure out how to hook up voice mail to it too!!! You simply get your carrier's message retrieval phone number (I did this my just looking at what number I was calling to retrieve my own messages off of my cell) and then program that phone number into your child's address book. Then call it from the FireFly, and it will automatically take you to voice mail set up. Once in the call you can activate the number keys by clicking on the green phone button (to the left of the address book button) and you'll see a row of numerals as well as a * and a # option. You do have to scroll back and forth, but it allows you to enter the tones needed to complete the voice mail set up (including recording your busy/away messages) and then be able to retrieve, delete, and save messages. Now the phone doesn't have a way for you to be notified that you have a voicemail, but it does have a MISSED CALL feature and since the amount of calls they are getting are limited, it's no big deal to just automatically call your voicemail if you get a missed call notification. My daughter got to record both an away message and a busy message, and has been retrieving her voice mails with no problem, so it's not difficult to use at all.We just added her number to our Cingular family plan rather than dealing with prepaid minutes that expire. I bought her the bubble gum pink cover for it too. Cute!The only negative I had with it, is that the silver paint that is around the entry keys chipped away from the plastic too easily, but at least you can replace the covers. I'm very happy with it. As for some comments that children will be teased for having it...um, by whom? Most children don't have cell phones, so I don't see that being a problem. I didn't buy the phone to make my child look cool, I bought the phone for the parental controls as I'm a responsible parent. My daughter is just delighted that she has a cell phone of any type. So far she has been calling her Grandma every day (which Grandma LOVES as she is out of state).I recommend this phone for the pre-teen child.",4
"a tiny phone just for kids like me and it has 5 keys! :-()

i like this phone becase it is tiny and for kids like me and it has 5 keys!",4
"Perfect phone for my 4 year old... yes... 4 year old.

We live in a pretty rural area and my 4 year old will be riding the school bus next year to and from pre-k. As an admittedly over-protective mom, I discussed with dad at length getting a cell phone for J. He's our oldest and fairly mature for his age, and has a track record of taking care of his other high end technologies (iPod Touch, Compaq netbook, Nintendo DS)so we felt this summer would be a good time to introduce ""cell phone etiquette"" so when it came time for him to ride the bus he would be prepared.Hardware- I am pretty pleased with the Firefly, as soon as it arrived I charged it (took about an hour). It's small in comparison to other cell phones, even smaller than the Nokia most of us used as a first cell. However it fits in his small pockets and comes with a back pack clip, which is where I plan on attaching it. It has an easily adjustable ringer/vibrator/flashing lights, which he had no problem learning how to use quickly. I programmed in phone numbers for mom/dad/grandma and the babysitter, though only taught him the Mom and Dad buttons the other numbers were so they could call in. I am pretty familiar with cell phones and programming it was very easy. He figured out how to change the ring tones and lights himself. The lights are quite bright and flash in many colors, and even change color based on who is calling. Battery goes days without charging (he's not chatting with friends). I, so far, am the only one to drop it, onto the concrete patio, but there was no damage. It has a port for a headset, but we haven't tested it yet.Network- I can not comment on the Firefly network since we use an AT&T; SIM card. When the phone arrived I just pulled out the Firefly SIM and put in the AT&T; SIM and that was that. Our phone did not need to be ""unlocked"" like the contract phones you buy. AT&T; has excellent service in NJ so he's had no problem there and it's only $10 a month (I can spend that at Wawa in the morning.)If your reading this review, your already considering a cell phone for a younger child and I would say go for it. Plenty of parents think I am a little nutty for getting it, but it's really mom and dad's call. If I am late to the bus stop, or the not so vigilant bus driver lets my little guy off at the wrong stop I need a way to contact him. Yes, we survived without cell phones as kids, but I have quite a few memories of getting lost, missing the bus and falling off my bike, wishing I could call my mom. Technology, when used responsibly, is a good thing.",4
"Easy to navigate. Easy to use. Easy to activate.

I bought this phone for my son and gave it to him today for his 7th birthday. I read some other reviews and was concerned because they said the numbers are hard to program. I didn't feel it was hard AT ALL. It shows you how right in the user's manual. You do have to use the call and end buttons to scroll through the letters and numbers, but wouldn't you expect to have to do some scrolling on a phone that has no letters or numbers? All in all it took less than 30 minutes to program mom, dad, and the other numbers he would need into his phone book. I was concerned about the (MANY) negative reviews as well about how hard it was to add minutes to the phone and how irritating it was that they expire and if the phone isn't used Firefly will disconnect your phone number. Well, our phone carrier (AT&T - which used to be Cingular) used to sell this phone but doesn't anymore. I took it to my local AT&T store and asked if we could add it to a family plan and they did it with no problems. That said, if you have AT&T as your cell carrier you shouldn't have to worry about minutes AT ALL. It was only $26 to activate it and it's 9.99/mo for him to be on our phone plan. Viola! Minutes fiasco avoided. He has now used it several times to call numbers I put in the phone for him to ""brag"" about his new phone. I would DEFINATELY recommend this phone to others as a first phone for their child. I feel very safe knowing that he can call me whenever he wants AND I don't have to worry about who's calling him because of the parental controls. It was very easy for me to set up and seems to be equally as easy for him to use. We haven't had the phone very long, but the ""problems"" other people have said they had with this phone I certainly didn't have. This is, in my book, an A+ product designed for KIDS. (Yes, I said KIDS for all those teens out there saying this phone is nerdy).",4
"Cell service for my 12 yr old without the worry

Reception isnt that great and set-up is a little time consuming but I dont have to worry. Prepaid minutes and I dont have to worry who he's talking to.",3
"I've heard of it...

I've heard about the Firefly on the news. It is a cell phone that parents can give to their kids for emercencies, and it will not not let you do anything else. It is a great way for parents to make sure their kids are safe. You can bring it to school (and leave it in your locker) or if you are going somewhere with your friends, you can take it with you.P.S.- It looks so cute!",4
"Cheap and ugly PAPERWEIGHT

We got this phone for our 10-year-old daughter, more for our peace of mind than hers. Then, the problems started almost immediately. The internet interface is almost impossible to use, and is impossible if you own a newer phone. You simply can't program the pnohe on line. The phone connectivity was terrible - and we live in a city with great coverage. Worst, the battery lasted maybe 30 minutes on standby, and maybe 5 minutes of calling time.I think my daughter was able to use this phone 3 times before we gave up.Save your money - buy the cheapest cell phone possible and add your kids to your own plan - shared minutes are much cheaper than the Firefly both in actual costs and in frustration!",0
"Horrible Phone

I purchased this phone for my son for when he is riding his bike in our neighborhood and playing at the park. The phone is easy to use and is small enough to go into my son's pockets but......the service area coverage stinks! We can be standing in front of each other and I can call him on a land line and the phone does not ring. On a rare occasion the call goes through. If there is a problem be prepared to hold on the phone for customer service for at least twenty minutes. The web site is hard to navigate through and it does not answer many questions unless you are willing to email them and wait for them to email back. There is no warning when minutes are used for the month. All in all it is just not worth the hassle. I would not recommend this phone to anyone who really needs your child to be able to answer the phone when you call to check in. Good idea but poor execution.",0
"firefly by sami sanchez

firefly mobile is good for kids because kids cant have big phones.!",4
"Still the phone made by 3-year-olds

Ok, I admit, I don't own a Firefly and am sorry to everyone who got the wrong idea from my incorrect data. (it, unfortunatly, came from an unreliable and anonymous source). Sure,I still think that(compared to other prepaid phones) is a rip-off for people under 12. Every one of my friends have phones from Sprint, Nokia, and Nextel. After careful consideration, I have decided that it just depends on how old you are to use it. Once again, sorry for the wrong info.",1
"HORRIBLE cont. part 2

I previously wrote a review for the Firefly. Just to clean things up a bit I'm going to correct it. Yes, I still think this phone is ridiculas- especially for 100 dollars. But after talking with my unfortunate 13 year old friend who had (his parents have now gotten him a normal cell phone)the Firefly, I've decided that this phone is alright for kids aged 7-11. Now parents, PLEASE, save your preteens and teens some angst- buy them a normal cell phone! I still think that younger kids could use a normal easy to use (such as the the Virgin Mobile K9 (25 bucks)) cell phone. But what ever- do what you want. But teens will not want this phone!",1
"NO WAY!!!

If I would buy this in the future for my kids, they would be laughed at!!!! My bests friend's over-protective parents bought her this cell phone, now SHE IS THE LAUGHING STOCK OF THE SCHOOL!!!!! Ok, Ok this phone is good for ages 5-8 but preteens and teens do not need this, this is an embarassment for them, and to my bff, now they call her ""Baby Brat, Baby Brat"". When I was in 4th grade I had a Nokia cell phone, the same phone as my mom!!!! So please if you are going to buy this for your kid, please, oh PLEASE dont give it to a 13 year-old. Oh I woulnt even give 1 star for it, maybe like a negative 1 million!!!!",0
"AWESOME First Phone for YOUNGER Kids!

Wow, way too much negtivity with reviews based on things about this phone that aren't even true.(mostly by kids who don't even own this phone)THIS phone IS AWESOME for children ages 7-12, especially as a FIRST cell phone. It PURPOSLY DOESN'T HAVE a keypad because we all know how kids tend to run up ridiculous text messaging charges with their cell phones.THIS phone is geared towards younger children and not even meant for teens.It doesn't ONLY allow kids to 'call home' either, as some reviewers have stated. There are dedicated buttons for both mom & dad's #'s, one for 911/emergency and space for 22 other numbers in the phone book! I know, that as a mom, my 11 year old daughter doesn't NEED more that the amount of numbers it allows. PLUS, yes, the parents use a pin # and CAN control the numbers their child can call-BUT its not MANDATORY that a parent control the pin #! lol I trust my 11 year old enough, that she KNOWS the number I choose and she can add another phone number if she wants.My daughter just LOVES her phone and its a shame that some 'spoiled' kids nowadays feel they have to have a cellphone with all the bells and whistles-which wind up costing mom and dad a fortune in un-necessary charges. A younger child aged, 7-12 does NOT need anything more than this GREAT lil Phone offers!NOR, has my dughter EVER been laughed at by friends/schoolmates for having her Firefly phone. On the contrary, they have all said how 'cool' it is and a few have even gotten their own already as a result of seeing hers!lol(or plan to in the near future)The minutes are fair and each refill of a $25.00 card gets you 120 minutes which are valid for 90 days. For my child and children in her age group, its the PERFECT PHONE!",4
"Good starter phone for the younger set

The target market for this phone is kids ages 8 to 12, although I recommend it more for the younger half of the group. 6 and 7-year-olds might be able to use it depending on the child.We know how kids are reckless about making and receiving too many phone calls. Firefly lets parents control who they call. The phone comes with a PIN so parents can program the phone and kids can't change it unless they figure out the PIN. The female button is typically the button for calling mom. The other one for calling dad. I programmed it so the female calls home and male calls Dad's cell phone.The address book only shows phone numbers for the people that the parents entered into the phone. The child also can't view his phone number, so it's possible to make it a one-way phone (calling out). I am comfortable with technology and I couldn't figure out how to program it without reading the instructions and this is a rarity for me.But it's easy to do once you get it figured out... a little tedious as there are no numbers on the phone. But that keeps it very lightweight. Besides, once you've entered the acceptable phone numbers -- you won't need to deal with entering phone numbers again except to add someone new.It might be a good phone for my 6.5-year-old because it would let him get in touch with us should anything happen. For my 11-year-old, I far prefer her sidekick since she can type to me (I'm hearing impaired) and besides -- it's better letting her get calls from friends on her own phone so she doesn't take up our phone line.This comes in multiple colors. I read some kid reviews who said it was an ugly phone. I think the male / female icons should be something else. But it's a simple phone -- how can it be ugly? When I was in the paging business, jellybean pagers (similar to the Firefly phone -- oval, different colors) were a hit with kids. So I can't imagine the issues with the looks.It also has a useless, but cute and fun feature where you push a button and it does fireworks -- the phone lights up, makes music, and shows a cartoon in the screen. It will probably get old fast even though there are about five different choices. You can also program the keys to have different colors in the screen. Kids like that stuff.All in all... it's a good starter for the younger set. Nothing fancy. Give it about 3 to 3.5 stars.",2
"Parent peace of mind is worth it

I'm here because I'm going to buy this phone for my 7 & 9 year old daughters. Yes, $99 is a lot to spend on a phone. But you know what, right now I don't care. We just moved to a new neighborhood and my 9 year old got off at the wrong bus stop on Friday. The bus was early so I had no idea what happened. She wandered around for a while, scared and upset until a neighbor found her and brought her home. She was blocks away. My daughter has some communication issues but at least she had the good sense to recite her address so someone could help her. Over dinner tonight, my daughter suggested that if she had the Firefly phone she could call me if she got lost. She's absolutely right. I don't care what it looks like. I don't care how ""cool"" it is. I only care about the fact that she can reach me in an emergency and I can control the phone calls that she makes and receives. She's only 9 (and her sister is 7) and they're both way too young for a ""regular"" phone. The peace of mind a device like this affords is worth it.",3
"Great Idea!!!!

This phone is a great idea for the kids. Yeah it is a bit expensive and you could give your kids a regular cell phone and buy minutes or add them on to your plan for about $10.00 a month extra with most companies BUT they also will have FULL use to call ANYONE, anytime they want! This way they are limited to the numbers you program in (and also 911 access in an emergency-which all kids should know) so you do not have to worry whether or not they have been on the regular cell phone with their friends, for hours, burning up the minutes. Then YOU wind up with a huge bill! This phone is also a bit more rugged than ""adult"" cell phones. My son is 11 and he LOVES it! ALL his friends think it is cool and want one now too! He has yet to find one kid he knows that thinks it is not cool. I would reccommend this to any parent.",4
"Peace of mind for parents

This new phone called the ""Firefly"" is the absolute cutest thing I've seen. It's small enough to fit just about anywhere from a backpack to a pocket, and it's just the thing I've been looking for. I have very active kids (as most people these days do) and I'm never quite at ease when they leave my side because that would mean that I'm not there if they need me (which is probably more of a problem for me than it is for them). This new phone is perfect for the younger kids, 8-12, who just aren't ready for the freedom of a standard cell phone, but they still have the ability to make and receive calls from the people I program into their phone. All I know is that this is the ""comfort zone"" I've been needing so that I know my kids can reach me in the event that they might actually need me. And, with Christmas rapidly approaching, I can tell you what's going to be under a lot of their friend's trees this year. I'm already getting calls from other parents asking what their kids are all talking about. I hope they made a ton of these new phones to cover the demand that I'm figuring will ensue this holiday season.",4
"Parents Beware, Minutes expire and Phone DE-ACTIVATES.

I purchased this phone for my (10 year old) kid and added $100.00 worth of minutes. During summer vacation, she kept it on a shelf and never used it. When school started up again, she turned it on and to our chagrin found out that it says it only has limited service. I called Firefly customer service and a very bubbly representative (until I questioned this practice, that is) told me that after 90 days, the minutes expire unless you keep on adding minutes. 30 days after that, the phone de-activates and requires a payment of $25.00 to re-activate. Sim card is sent by mail.I personally think that this is a shabby practice, especially since this information is buried in their web-site.Good Luck with this phone!",0
"Great phone...

I just purchased this phone and think it's a great idea. What if your kid is at soccer practice and it ends early he/she can call home and say mom/dad pick me up practice ended early. It allows you to program the phone for easy calls to Mom, Dad and 20 other people you add to the phone book. You can also set the phone to receive calls only from the people in the address book OR you can set it so it can receive calls from anyone (parents choice). I think this phone is aimed more at kids around 7-10/11. It also has an emergencies 911 button on the right hand side (you need to hold the button for 3 sec. then press the green phone symbol on the phone to place the call). I think it's generally a good idea... i.e. if your child stays over a friends house and wants to call home... your child is on a school bus and the bus gets stuck somewhere he/she can call you and let you know they are ok and theres a problem with the bus... I would recommend to anyone who has a child in that age range",4
"great i love it

i just got this phone exept i got mine from target stores .i love it. if i were a parent i would buy them one the only thing is 100 dollars but o well i still like it!",4
"Totally Awesome Gaget!

My husband and I gave this to our daughter, and it makes her feel like a ""big girl"". She adores the lights, and her friends are all jealous! She also likes that she can call me to pick her up from a friends house, without asking if she can use the phone!!The little Firefly phone is giving my ""big girl"" a little more independence, and me a little more piece of mind!!",4
"Firefly's hidden stipulations

When we first purchased the Firefly some months ago it was great. The price was right and it was safe enough for my 11 year old. I had no qualms with the product or the service. Then after a few months of not being used the display showed ""limited service"". After calling Firefly I was informed that the minutes had expired and they had cancelled our service!! I didn't know the minutes would expire or that I had to keep refilling the minutes. It didn't say that in any of the paperwork that came with the phone. The representative told me that at the bottom of the registration card it says to go online for terms of services and that this information is listed there. Why don't they put this information with the phone?? What about people who don't have internet service? I thought that was very sneaky. Now, for me to get the phone reactivated it will cost me $25, I will have to purchase more minutes (none are included and the $50 worth I already paid for are expired) and a new phone number will be issued. It will be cheaper to buy a whole new phone. The product was okay, but the hard to find terms and conditions make me unwilling to buy into this product again.",2
"Zen cable

Product is a generic product and compatible with the Zen product I own. It functions differently than the Zen product but works as well as the original product purchased for the Zen. An economical purchase overall.",4
"2-Piece Value Combo Pack Of Brand New Home Wall Travel - Review

I have purchased two separate orders from BargainCell, for different items, and I have been quite impressed in the quality, and the quick speed in which I have received my orders. Any time I am looking for replacement electronic parts and accessories, I will first look to see if BargainCell has what I need before I look elsewhere.",4
"Should have got the car charger too

Works great! Nice price. My only regret is that I should have gone for the set with a car charger.",3
"Be sure the skin is for the right year/version!

This is a great and useful ski, but make sure you get the right version. I have the latest Pearl, and all the holes on the skin are in the wrong places.",3
"Perfect

Everything is perfect with this object.1) Gives grip2) Gives protection3) Looks hot.",4
"good quality and price

The OEM Blackberry Pearl 8100 Flexi Skin case Orange is nice and have a good price.",3
"Inexpensive asset to my not so inexpensive phone

I needed the bright orange color because I work outside a lot and wanted to be able to locate my ""crackberry"" if misplaced. It serves that purpose very well. I have acess to the buttons on the side and it keeps it clean. This was a much better investment thant the fancy leather clip case I bought when I purchased the phone!",4
"Fine for what it is..

This is a good, affordable, rubber sleeve for my Blackberry pearl. It provides vibrant color, decent grip, and protection from scratches on the chassis. It offers no screen or keyboard protection...but that is no surprise, one can deduce that by looking at it. Unfortunately, at the time I purchased it I didn't realize that I have the updated Pearl (8130). It has slightly different buttons and the camera is horizontal as opposed to the vertical one on the earlier models. For that reason the cutouts don't quite fit my side buttons and camera. I was able to find one that is specifically for my phone and ordered it. I would suggest this if you want basic protection for your Pearl and want a nice splash of color.",2
"the best

I have a little hearing problem and with the B150 I can use and hear very good. This is the best bluetooth I have every had and I have tried at least 6 others.",4
"trucker hheadset

thhis headset iis great iit is the first one that can be heard in a truck I also hear better with it highly recommend.",4
"blue tooth b 150

The product is excellent. The backgroung noise is non existant. The stand-by time is really good. The broadcasting time is excellant. A very good product. I have bought three of these for myself and friends. Very nice product. Thanks.",4
"Great Headset

This is a great bluetooth headset for thoes who don't like the ones that hang on your ear. Very comfortable and range is excelant can hear perfetly form 33 feet away from your device.",4
"Best in performance and support response

This is the best headset I have used in a trucking environment. The volume control is excellent as I have a hearing problem and find that i have to turn the volume down which was a pleasant surprise.I had a problem with the 12 volt charger. It charged the head set fine,but I Left it on all night and the next morning the battery was dead. When I arrived home I connected it to the wall charger and it charged fine.At 8 pm I emailed VXI support about the problem and was shocked to receive a replay the next morning asking for info on the problem. I returned the Email and told them they could call if they wished. At 1pm that day I spoke to Brian at VXI and we solved the problem.I am very impressed there service and to speak with a live person without going Thu push 1 for English process.So drivers if you want a good headset with first rate service get the Blue Parrott",4
"Best I've found!

I have tried several bluetooth and wired headsets over the last couple of years and until now I have not been satisfied with any of them, for one reason or another. Mostly because the volume wasn't enough to be able to have a clear conversation while driving my tractor trailer. This B150 headset has changed all of that. I am now able to hear each and every word, plus my voice is heard as clear as if I were actually talking on the phone itself. I waited before posting this review, to be sure if I really liked this headset or not. Well, after 3 months I can honestly say that this is by far the best that I've used. If your tired of throwing your money away on all of the new and improved junk that is out there, than I suggest that you buy this headset.",3
"this is what you've been looking for!!

OK DRIVERS,THIS IS THE HEADSET YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR,EASY TO LINK TO YOU'RE FONE,PLENTY OF VOLUME,WE ALL KNOW THAT'S A PROBLEM,ALSO NO BACKGROUND NOISE FOR THE PARTY YOU'RE TALKING TO,IT STAYS CHARGED ALL DAY FOR ME I JUST PLUG IT IN AT NITE,I PROBABLY SPEND 4 OR 5 HOURS A DAY ON THE FONE,HAVEN'T HAD A CHARGING PROBLEM YET,NOW WHEN I SAY STAYS CHARGED ALL DAY THAT COULD BE 10 HRS OR 20 GREAT PIECE OF EQUIPEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!",4
"Blue Parrot headset

I use myBP headset in my semi truck. I can use it with the radio and CB on and the window down and have no problem hearing the conversation. The person on the other end can't hear anything but me.",4
"Absolutly great

I have been a truck driver for 44 years and this is the best thing to come along since diesel fuel. The sound is great the controls are easy to access and ithe battery lasts a long long time. This is the bluetooth I have ever tried, and I have tried them all. Many states are fining drivers for driving and talking on a cell phone, but this is completely legal, I highly recommend this bluetooth!!!!!!",4
"VXI CORPORATION B150 Bluetooth Headset

Excellent sound quality on both ends.decent battery life but not quite as long as advertised but that could be the result of charging off a power inverter",3
"BLUETOOTH

I HAVE BEEN USING THE OTHER TYPE WITH THE WIRE HANGING DOWN AND IT ALWAYSGETS IN THE WAY. THIS BLUETOOTH WORKS VERY WELL BECAUSE THE MIKE COMESDOWN TO THE MOUTH SO NOISE IS GET DOWN TREMENDOUSLY AND SINCE I DRIVE ATRUCK IT WORKS GREAT",3
"Great BT headset

I've always had problems with other BT headsets. Mostly bad audio and pain around my ear from the weight of them. I finally stumbled on this headset which was designed for truckers who are always around noise in their job. The headset has great audio but the downside is the overall size of whole unit but personally I'm willing to overlook that for better sound. It's very comfortable when it's on your head. You get 2 different ear piece covers, one vinyl the other foam. If you don't wear it all the time putting it on does require 2 hands but it only takes a quick 2 seconds to flip it on.",4
"Clear as a Bell !!!!

This bluetooth headset is the clearest crisp sound yet! I drive a truck and use this for handsfree cellphone use. It is really great and holds a charge well!!!",4
"Worth every penny

If you're a truck driver or otherwise work in a noisy environment and want a Bluetooth headset you can't go wrong with this model. Very highly recommended. The model I have does not have a charging base, the charger plugs directly into the headset.",4
"works great for truckers

This is the best headset for truckers. The back ground noise can not be heard from caller. The ear pices is just the right volume. the Mice takes some use to it. When you talk, you talk in a normal voice. and don't have to speak up to be heard. If you put the mice at your mouth, it will distort the sound. The best place just below your lower lip. The paring has to be done every time to turn the headset on. Will not automatic paring at turn on. Good thing its easy do to.The charge time is great and really holds the charge in stand-by and talk time. the only thing I don't like its heavy and sometimes the mice gets caught on the shoulder strap, when looking side to side.",4
"Bluetooth Nirvana (after searching for years)

I've had another bluetooth headset for more than two years. I've never been happy with its performance-it was small and light, but at freeway speeds I just could not hear the other party.I purchased this headset four days ago. I could not be happier. This morning I sat it on my head for a long commute, and forgot it was there within 5 minutes. The road was wet, but even with the accentuated tire noise I could hear every word. I made several calls, and one person was not aware I was in my car.I have a slight audio discrimination problem, which makes it hard for me to hear over noise. This headset has a leatherette ear cushion that fits over the ear, blocking most noise. It can also be turned quite loud, uncomfortably so. This is great, because you are never wanting for volume.It comes with both wall charger and car charger, so I'll never have to carry this one in to the house to charge it.Look at the photos before buying: notice that this is a big headset. That's part of what makes it work so well, but if you want the compromises inherent in the tiny designs, don't buy this.UPDATE: After another week, I'm still totally excited about this product. a couple of days ago I ran a conference call from my cell phone, from the car. One of the other parties was on a lousy speaker phone. I could hear them perfectly.UPDATE AFTER ONE YEAR (January 2009): Just keeps working. Still pleased as punch. Battery still lasts forever.",4
"blue tooth headset

My husband drives a big rig for a living and most of our communication is by cell phone. His other blue tooth is so sensitive that it picks up every noise while he is driving. I found this head set with boom microphone and noise canceling technology online and amazon had the best price for it.It really makes a difference in what I hear on my end There is not nearly as much background noise as with the other head set.",4
"Great for truckdrivers

My husband drives truck and this works great! It is the first headset that he has had that makes us both happy.",4
"A great Truckers Headset

This is a great headset! The truck noise is dramatically reduced. No complaints from anyone that I talk to. Lasts a good amount of time after charging overnight.",4
"wonderful

This is the clearest, most comfortable bluetooth headset that I have used. It is clearer than my cell phone by itself. I highly recommend it.",4
"flawed

This would be great product if it lived up to its specs.Pros:1.comfortable2.ease of use3.fantastic sound quality on both ends.Cons:1. Battery doesn't hold a charge2. 12V adapter seems to ""cook"" the battery.3. has a habit of dropping connection(I think this common to all BT devices)I'm currently on my second ""Road Warrior"" headset. The first one became extremely hot when charged with the 12V adapter plug & wouldn't hold a charge for over a few hours., I suspect that the truck voltage(14.1V) is too much for this little battery. I haven't tried the auxiliary truck plug on this one as I don't want to fry the battery. The AC power brick has a rated output of 9V so I suspect the 5V difference is what does in the battery. This one I have only used the AC adapter & the battery life is at best abysmal. The info supplied claims a standby life of up to 100 hours & talk time of up to 6 hours. Not even close. Yesterday my unit ran 6 hours standby & 1 hour talk before it had to be recharged. If this unit lived up to it hype I would give it 5 stars, but with its poor battery life I only give it 2. If you can live with the battery issues its a great unit.",1
"Best bluetooth for truck drivers!

I drive a truck and found out how hard is finding a good bluetooth headset. Many I have tried worked fine, but the biggest problem was that other party could not hear me (because of engine noise). When I accidentally found this one I gave it a try. And it is awesome. People think that I am talking straight to my phone. Call quality in my opinion is even better when I use this headset.PROS:- perfect voice quality- battery lasts long- noise cancelling microphone makes others to hear you- solidCONS:- bulky- expensive (but worth this money)",4
"If You Want to Hear and be Heard!

When I put this headset on to talk to family and friends I always adjust the volume on my phone down a couple of bars. The sound quality and amplification are great, I'm a little hard of hearing(age I guess). I bought one for my wife and when we are traveling on business the conversations are never interrupted by not being able to hear each other. I have tried many wired ear plug/microphone sets and this blue tooth set is the best!",4
"blueparrott review

This is one of the best headsets I have ever had. Buying from this seller also saved me alot of money because they are very expensive at other places.",4
"Works Well with Dragon NaturallySpeaking on Vista PC

Nuance gives the VXI BlueParrott B150 a rating of 4 out of 5 dragons, and my experience confirms that it is much better for voice recognition than the 2-dragon Voyager 510. Recognition errors dramatically decreased when I switched to this microphone. Contrary to one of the comments, I use the microphone with a laptop that runs on Vista and have no problems. Initial recognition of the headset by the computer was a breeze, and the two work together just fine. I have not tried to use the headset with the more primitive voice recognition software Vista provides.",4
"No problems

Works as I expected. Volume goes up pretty high if you need.I use it with my computer. I've never tried it with a phone.I get a metallic ticking noise if I turn it up loud, but I've got the same sound when using other bluetooth headsets with my computer so either its a bluetooth thing or my computer outputs the noise.Either way at more normal sound levels the noise is inaudible.",3
"Works very well

These bluetooth headphones work really good except for one small thing. When you turn them on, they don't automatically take calls from the phone. You have to tell the phone to use the bluetooth. But they are the style that my girlfriend wanted and they work very well other than that one minor annoyance.",3
"Best Headset for Truck Drivers

The only bluetooth headset that works in noisy environments. It is bulky but that is the only down side. Tried everything else; this is the only option for us here!",4
"Disappointed

I drive truck and bought this headset because I needed a boom headset so I could use ms voice command in a noisy environment. The mic works as advertised. I can dial, call from my contacts list or open a program using my normal speaking voice. The problem is hearing. Everyone sounds like they have a mouth full of marbles and it's very hard to understand them. Also, everytime I turn off bluetooth or the headset I have to re-pair it to the phone to get it to work again. My other headset, a Plantronics voyager 510 has great sound but the boom mic is too short and picks up all the background noise in the truck causing mis-dialed numbers but other wise is my every day not in the truck headset.",1
"Blue Parrot B150 Headset

This is a great headset! I am a Tractor-Trailer Driver and the ease of use with this headset is great! I has good sound and transmit quality and lightweight so it does not feel like it weighs a ton on your head.",4
"Truck Driver that can be heard and hear

After many different headsets throughout the years I can say with out hesitation that the Blue Parrot head set is the one for the person who wants to be heard clearly and hear all that is said. After 17 years over the road driving and nearly as many in the military my hearing is not what it once was. This headset by far out performs all others I have tried over the years! If I am going to praise the clearity of this headset I must also be honest with you. The one and only fault I have is that with being one the road all the time the charging base does not quite hold the headset well while in motion. While sitting still no problem. I will be order another for my wife soon!",4
"Top of the Line

This is the best blue tooth, or even any wired headset I have ever used.It has excellent volume and I run It about mediam or it will blast your ears even in my Semi. People on the other end can not tell when I put the window down at 65 MPH. It looked a little heavy, but was not at all. My LG has a Very easy time with voice commands compared to other headsets I have used. With a two year warranty you can not go wrong with this deal!",4
"One of my Best Buys

My husband is a truck driver with some hearing loss. We had tried several different hands free blue tooth products however none of them worked for him or me. It would either pickup all the back ground noise making it hard for me to hear him or the highest volume level was not loud enough for him. This product solved all those problems. I can hear him clearly and he can't use the max volume it is too loud. We couldn't be happier. The headset looks as though it is heavy and would be uncomfortable but he loves it. Many of the drivers he knows are now in the market for one of thier own. They are alittle hard to come by for less than 100.00 and in stock but they can be found. The only small drawback is you will need to have a car charger for your cell. The headset will drain your cell phone batteries but the headset holds a charge wonderfully. My husband uses his phone a lot while driving. He just keeps his cell plugged into the charger while he is in the truck.",4
"Comfort and earpiece quality sacrificed for the BEST VOICE quality available

PRODUCT EXPERIENCE:1. Voice quality and noise cancellation - either in the office or on the road - is FANTASTIC. By the way, I live in rural Alaska where the roads are neither very good, nor quiet, and this headset performs better than any other I've found to date for voice quality and noise cancellation.2. Ear piece sound quality is less than ideal. With the volume turned all the way up, it's still not quite loud enough when I'm driving (though fine for the office). At max volume, the earphone's audio quality becomes a bit distorted.3. Battery life (both standby and talk time) is outstanding.4. Connectivity with my cell phones is a breeze - exactly as described in the user manual.5. Connectivity with my computer - via BT dongle - hasn't worked yet. Most likely my error.6. I'm a little guy (I'm only five - five), and have neither a big head nor lots of hair, so I'm confused as to why the headset is not quite big enough. It simply doesn't comfortably fit all the way over my head. Were the headset bit larger, it would be perfectly comfortable and its weight is hardly noticeable.FINAL THOUGHTS:I've been searching for a BT headset with great voice quality for a long time. I've gone through several Motorola BT headsets with appalling to mediocre performance, and currently have several Plantronics (including the 510 and 910 BT headsets) and many wired headsets as well.I work in banking and am some what of a road warrior (the state of Alaska is my territory) with offices at home and the bank. While at home, I prefer to either Skype or use my Blackberry for client calls. While on the road, it's either the Blackberry or a little Nokia with great reception (for personal calls). The Blue Parrot connects and transitions between them easily.To date, the Blue Parrot (VXI B150) has the best voice quality and noise cancellation, according to feedback received from people I talk to with it. Earpiece volume and clarity come in 2nd place to the Plantronics BT 510.When voice quality is the deciding factor, the Blue Parrot is the winner every time.When comfort and sound quality are the deciding factors, I prefer the Plantronics 510.",3
"Fantastic

After trying 3 different Bluetooth headsets, this one actually fits the mark. The VXI CORPORATION B150 Bluetooth Headset and Charger work as advertised. Additionally, it is very comfortable like my Aviation Headset and easy to use, and doesn't look like an ugly piece of jewlery handing out of my ear. The B150 actually needs to be turned down in light traffic because the ear piece is so effective. Everyone I've spoken to using the B150 thinks that I'm on a regular land-line rather than my cell phone.It is so comfortable and effective, I some times forget and walk away from my phone. Great product that I highly recommend.Gulfstream G550 Pilot Examiner",4
"About as good as it gets

I tried 4 different types of BT headsets, and this is the best. Because of the need for batteries, they have to be heavier than wired ones. Therefore the over the head design is far more comfortable, and functional too.Netagives?The buttons seem to respond slowly.Sound is a little digital sounding, but better than most I tried. State of the art is not very good in this area.Any time it gets away from the phone it has to be reassociated, which is a pain. I suspect this is a falut of the phone, not the headset. It does cause me to go back to my wired headset a lot though because you can't realistically turn it on with short notice.",4
"best blue tooth headset ever had

I bought this headset April 2007. I drive a truck for a living and listening to a bluetooth in a loud truck is very hard to do. Another problem with bluetooths in a truck is that whoever you are talking to has a hard time hearing you. This headset provides a solution for both these problems. I have never had something this good for a bluetooth in a long long time. I would recomend this very much.",4
"BLUE PARROT REVIEW

I,M A TRUCK DRIVER AND THIS HEADSET IS PERFECT FOR USE IN TRUCKS, MY FRIENDS TURNED ME ON TO THIS MODEL. I USED OTHERS THAT SAID THEY WERE NOISE CANCELLING AND THEY DID A NICE JOB IN MY CAR BUT SOON AS I USED THEM IN MY TRUCK NO ONE COULD UNDERSTAND ME. THE BLUE PARROT HAS A NICE QUIET SOUND TO IT, EVERYONE SAYS I SOUND GOOD ALSO WITH THE THE CUP EARPIECE I HAVE TO TURN THE VOLUME DOWN OR IT BLOWS ME OUT SO YOU HEAR VERY WELL WITH IT. THE ONLY THING I HAVE EVER HEARD CLOSE TO THIS WAS THE PLANTRONICS 510 BUT THE EARPIECE WAS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THIS",4
"A ""Must Have"" !!!

Being a truck driver, I am exposed to louder than normal noises while carrying out my normal duties during any given day. I have tried many other bluetooth headsets none of them have worked as advertised. That is not until I got my VXI B150! This product has ocmpletely eliminated my need to hold my phone while driving or moving around the truck. It has exceeded it's specs as far as its talk and standby times. Sound quailty is tops! People that I talk to cannot tell if I'm on the headset or am holding my phone to my ear. I am completely satisfied with this product and recommend it to anyone who is around higher noise levels.",4
"Awesome unit!

I have always had trouble with both hearing and being heard on Bluetooth headsets. I tried the B150 as a last resort and all of my troubles are gone. I can hear it beautfully and those on the other end tell me that it is clearer then talking directly through my phone. I would highly recommend it. The only drawback is that it is somewhat bulky and not a sleek pocket sized unit, but it works!!!!!",4
"Fantastic voice resolution!!

The voice clarity from this is excellent even greater than wired headsets. I'm using this for voice recognition and I've seen fewer errors than I've ever seen with a wired unit. My only knock has to do with the battery life between charges. It can only go 3 to 3 1/2 hours before it needs to be plugged back in.",3
"B150 Bluetooth Headset

The product worked great while it worked. It had been returned by a previous customer.I was responsable for return shipping which I do not think I should have been.Still waiting on the replacement.",2
"Headset Does Not Function with Windows Vista

Headset does not function with Windows Vista, March 8, 2007Reviewer: Richard Mccoy (Madison, WI United States) - See all my reviewsI gave a couple of stars to the product as I like its design and because it would function effectively with a bluetooth phone or with a Windows XP PC. It was well rated for use with Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition softwareBUT, BE AWARE: This device will not function with a Windows Vista PC and the manufacturer, VXI, is not at all optimistic or helpful about fixing the problem. Buyers should be informed up-front of this problem, but they are not. I returned the headset as it was useless to me.",1
"Unreliable product

My first copy of this headset failed to function properly out of the box. It would not respond to the button presses used to control it. Its replacement worked up to expectations for one day. On the second day, it stopped transmitting voice and was unusable.",0
"durable and longlasting

We tried other phones through AT&T thinking they would be cooler than our A707 Sync - we have gone back to the original phones. We love them! No problems, nothing fancy. These phones are for those who stick with the basics - a little photography, video or recording, a little text messaging. They last and last. Bravo for a good phone amongst a sea of flimsy phones with too many frills.",4
"A707

I have had this phone for a little over a year and it is a alright phone, I did find though if you use a bluetooth headset, the ringer takes a few rings before it will come up to par on sound, and I did fine also my Mom has a razor and the motorola would pick up in areas a single ahere i would lose on this phone.",3
"Whats With The Bad Reviews?

First off let me just say i have owned numerous cell phones, and i have not been more pleased with any more than the SYNC.I owned this phone for 2 years, and never, not 1 time had a single problem out of it. It never dropped a call, and was extremely durable. I know i dropped it near 50+ times!The Battery life is very good on it, could go 5+ days on one charge (I'm a text-freak too). Very stylish and great looking! AT&T; really nailed it on this phone. During the time i owned it i didn't find a flaw, or anything that i didn't like. It has a good chunk of built in memory and i have near 50+ ring tones on it, the phone i own now, the Motorola RAZR, was full after 5 ring tones, and i do not like or recommend that phone.Sadly, it met it's end at work one night, when i accidentally tossed it into a trash can filled to the rim with soft drinks :(. Worked for awhile and finally gave up, but still comes on and works every once in a blue moon.All in all this is a fantastic phone, and i would recommend this phone to anyone.",4
"1 star because zero stars not an option

My husband and I both have one of these lemons. This has got to be the all-time worst phone for dropping calls. Everyone we talk to knows the call will be dropped numerous times. It's a nightmare when calling a company that has an automated system that puts you on hold for the ""next available representative"", you wait several minutes, it drops the call, then you have to call back and repeat it all over again. Only way I'd ever take a Samsung phone again, is if they paid me for wasted time and paid for the service too.",0
"Love, love, love it!

I've had my Samsung Sync for over a year now, and it's without a doubt the best phone I've ever had. The quality of the phone is great, the memory for pictures and music is outstanding, and most importantly, it's durable! I've dropped mine countless times, and there have been some circumstances where it was thrown full force into the ground (don't ask). It still works perfectly, despite that the casing is slightly worn.The phone is easy to navigate for people who aren't so cell phone savy (my dad has the same phone and managed to figure it out, which is something haha). The battery life is amazing, even after a year (it obviously isn't as good as it was at first). The camera is really great, especially considering it's just a phone camera.Overall, this phone is great :)",4
"Bad Phone

The red phone is pretty, but it continually dropped calls--all three of the phones I had dropped calls. I am technically challenged and found programming difficult. I could take pictures, but really needed a phone I could talk on and complete a conversation. Also, I had trouble hearing on the phone.",0
"SPIN!

I like my phone alot, even though somethines i get jealous of the fancier ones. There is something that really makes me go FADSSDJ!!!!! its when you sit the phone so its standing straight up and then, sombody else calls it and when on vibrate, it spins in a circle!!",3
"Too many repairs

My family has four of these phones on a two year plan, purchased new. In less than one year, three of the four phones needed repair, one of them twice. Only two of these repairs were covered by warranty. This is a simple little phone to use, but the breakage is unacceptible. We are not that hard on our phones. Also, we need to replace two batteries already because they will not keep a charge for more than a few text messages. This phone is expensive to maintain.",1
"Battery life horrible, decent camera, nice color

I bought this phone as an inexpensive replacement for my outdated motorola. I wanted internet access without the cost of a blackberry or palm. Several of my coworkers owned the phone and it was selling for under $100 with a 2 year contract.First of all, the color is awesome, but color doesn't make the phone. You cannot personalize ringtones for text messages or alarms except for the preset ones they have in the phone. Granted you can use it as an mp3 player, provided you buy a micro sd card or else your limited to adding like 4 songs with the memory it does have already built in.The battery life is very very short. I have resorted to buying a car charger and an additional ac charger to keep at work as my phone has completely died twice on me so far. My motorola could go days without charging, I am having to charge this one every day, even with my talk time being less than an estimated 2 hours and not using the mp3 player.At least I can access the internet, well i can read my emails and with a lot of work I can usually access the one web page I bought this phone for.The pictures for the most part are pretty clear and the sound for the mp3 player isn't half bad except you cannot use a bluetooth set to listen to music but have to purchase a bluetooth stereo headset or just a stereo headset to listen to music if you don't want to disturb anyone.I wouldn't recommend this phone unless your not really into the bells and whistles and just want in for emergencies and taking pictures.",1
"OK

Well its an awasome phone but the memory fills up REALLY fast and i personally dont like that there is only 2 sounds to alert you that you have a txt msg!! (vibrate and some sort of ding sound!! p.s.annoying) There should be songs! Its also GIANT.",2
"mp3 ringtones

i was wondering if anyone else is having the problem of putting music onto your phone then trying to use that song as your ringtone? can anyone else do that with there phone because i cant on mine...",0
"Love this phone! Stinker for texting though...

I love my Sync! I bought one in September, its my first phone with 'toys.' Previous phones have all been inexpensive and functional, nothing more. I bought a 2 gig micro-SD for it, loaded it with music and photos, and now I find it hard to be separated from it! I'm a stay at home mom in her 30's, I'm not much of a techie, but I sure love this gadget!The only downside is if you like to text, its a real pain to add recipients. There are several menu options you must go through before you can get to your address book when texting. Even if you try to enter texting via the address book, its still a few steps before you can begin. That's the only flaw--otherwise, the text predictor is great, the camera is fantastic for a cellphone at this price, and its a whiz to use. I let my kids play with the music feature when they're bored in the store--even my seven year old can navigate it.I also love all the sound profiles--I love having multiple options based on where I'm using the phone.Oh, one last gripe. I hate AT&T; for placing their logo on the front screen anytime the phone is opened. I like AT&T;, but I paid them for this phone. I do not want to walk around advertising for them.",4
"I have never hated a phone before. This will be my first.

It's pretty. That is the only nice thing I can say about this phone.I got this on an upgrade because my cousin insisted that we get these. I have used nokia and motorola phones in the past and have never had a problem with these other brands.1# get used to dropping calls left, right, and center. I had forgotten what a dropped call was until I came home with this one. Everyone I know that has it has complained about the same thing.2# get used to charging this thing every day. At first I thought it was my battery. No such luck. This thing sucks up power like it's going out of style. Don't take it on a road trip unless you have a car charger or you just don't want anyone to call you.3# this phone will not get a signal in all the places I would normally get a signal with my other phones.If you bought this and are within your thirty days, please get rid of it and get something else. I had to buy another one because I could not live with this thing.",0
"Awesome Phone!!!

Everything I would need in a phone, including large numbers on the screen, except for voice dialing.",4
"This phone sucks!

I have owned this phone for a little over a year and it sucks! I have had nothing but problems with it and now it's out of warranty so it's a paperweight until I can upgrade at an affordable price. Unless you're looking for a pretty paperweight, NO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE!!!!!",0
"Sync Bad Phone and AT+TService!!

BAD phone/Sevice! Renewed my Cingular/AT+T service with 2 of the Samsung SYNC A707 devices with AT+T. Been 45 days and could not be more disappointed! Very Poor quality! been through 2-3 batteries each phone and now one does not get any signal (eventhough bars showing). Spend many hours with AT+T tech - since over 30 days AT+T/Samsung not very helpful at all. I read these reviews everytime I purchase something new -please DO NOT get this phone or AT+T service!",0
"Don't get it for any of the music features

I got this phone for my daughter and the phone features seemed fine, the big number display when dialing was very helpful other than that it was your everyday modern flip phone. However she also wanted to listen to music and that's where the trouble began. We bought a music bundle that came with the USB cord and headset to transfer mp3s from PC to phone. Loaded on the software and USB driver and plugged in the phone, Windows XP recognized it as a camera, it is supposed to work with both Samsungs own PC Studio 3 (the included software) and windows media player v10 or greater, neither would recognize it. I am no newb to PCs so I did the usual (changed USB ports, reset the computer, reset the phone, went online to Samsungs sight and went through all of their troubleshooting) nothing worked so I called tech support. Their answer; reset your computer and unplug the USB cord from the phone just as your desktop icons disappear, then when windows is starting and you have the bar running under Windows (the word) plug it back in. Amazingly this worked and we loaded on the music, problem solved...until she listened to music, 3 songs later and the phone says the music files are there until you try to play them then it says ""the file does not exist"" on all of them (btw before you think it, no corrupt files from the PC). So I plug it back into the USB to try to unload the files but guess what, now it won't recognize the phone again, apparently you have to use the tech support unplug/plug trick EVERYTIME. And as a bonus the highly touted song ID does not work period(tried different sources, different distances away (all very clean signals), all very popular songs and artists...nothing). The phone is being returned, I highly recommend doing the same if you got it for any kind of musical feature.",0
"An Awesome Phone

The Samsung Sync SGH-A707 is by far the best cell phone I've ever owned, and even though I've had it over a month, I'm still excited to have it. It's not perfect, there are some problems which I'll list, but the Sync SGH-A707 has all the features I could want in a cell phone, except for one major omission, voice dialing, and everything works well.My number one criterion for a cell phone is voice quality. No matter what extra features the cell phone comes with, in the end I use it as a phone and I need excellent voice quality both for transmission and reception. The Sync SGH-A707 delivers. I've had no fuzzy calls, no fade-outs, and no dropped calls. All my calls have been clear on my end and when I've asked, I've been told my voice can be heard clearly at the other end.The phone is large, but not too large and the weight is right. It fits exactly perfectly in my hand and the ear piece lines up with my ear while the microphone is right in front of my mouth. However, if you send a lot of text messages and are a speed texter with your thumb, you will have to get used to the phone's width. Since it is slightly wider than other phones I've used, it slows me down somewhat trying to stretch my thumb across the keys to enter a message. But I don't see this as a problem.The Sync's screen is large, awesomely colorful, and the menus are easy to use. It's too bad you cannot change the order of the menus, however there is a configurable menu that is accessible from the Options key so you can put your most frequently used menu items up front. The keyboard has a four-way navigation key with a button in the center. You can configure what functions each of the four arrow keys brings up but you cannot change the function of the center key. When you are not in any menus, the center key always brings up the web browser. I don't have use for a web browser on a cell phone, the screen is too small, so I'd prefer it to call up a menu. But that's not changeable.The Sync has six profiles, or modes, that change the way the phone operates. The profiles are Normal, Silent, Driving, Meeting, Outdoor, and Airplane. The Airplane profile allows you to listen to music, watch videos, play games, use the calendar or calculator or other programs but disables the cell phone function so you can use the Sync on a flight. The Outdoor profile sets the volume controls on maximum and causes to the phone to ring loudly and vibrate when calls are received. The Meeting profile silences the phone totally and causes the front screen to flash when a call or text message is received. You can switch quickly and easily between the Silent and Normal functions by holding in the hash (#) key for 3 seconds.The Sync SGH-A707 comes with a 2 MP camera which takes fairly decent photos and movies for a cell phone, remember, it's not a camera, it's a cell phone. You can take a photo with the clamshell closed or open. Since it can take a 2 Gb microSD card you can take a lot of photos or movies and save them on the SD card.The Sync can receive XM satellite radio (for an extra fee, of course), mobiTV (again, for an extra fee), and has an internal MP3 player and can take a 2 Gb microSD card which can hold several hours of music. The sound quality is good for a cell phone; remember it's not an iPod, it's a cell phone. I've loaded it up with tunes and listen all the time. It also can play movie files but I can't imagine who would want to watch movies on a 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm screen (one and three-eighths inches by one and seven-eighths inches). The MP3 player has external controls so you don't have to open the phone to pause or skip a song, however the controls are so very sensitive that if you lightly touch them they activate. Every time I put my phone in my pocket I end up either skipping a song or pausing. The phone corrects for this by making the controls inactive after 30 seconds. So once I start a play list I have to hold the phone for 30 seconds until the outer controls become inactive before I can put the phone in my pocket. To reactivate the controls you have to hold a side button in for 3 seconds. That means if you want to skip forward a few songs you first have to hold a side button in for 3 seconds to reactivate the controls. Or you can open the lid of the phone and use the inside controls. This feature is annoying, but it's even more annoying to have such extremely sensitive controls on the outside of the phone that you have to be careful what you touch.The two most major negatives for the phone in my opinion are the lack of voice dialing and the very badly written user manual. Whoever designed this phone and left out the ability to do voice activated dialing is an idiot. Why would I want to use a hands-free bluetooth earpiece and then have to open the phone to dial it? If you want a phone with all the features of the Sync A707 and you absolutely require voice activated dialing, buy a Nokia N75. The N75 is almost an exact duplicate of the Sync A707 with the differences being that it has voice activated dialing, it lacks the stereo bluetooth capability that the A707 has, and to access the N75's microSD card you have to open the battery case, while the A707's microSD card can be accessed from the side of the phone. (For me, I'd have had to pay $95 for the N75 while I got the A707 for free so I chose the A707.)The second major negative is the lousy user manual. It is obtuse and doesn't explain everything about the phone, and what it does explain, it doesn't explain well. For those of you who own the phone, did you know that pressing the hash key (#) and holding it in for 3 seconds will quickly switch the phone between silent mode and normal mode? This is a feature I use all the time and it isn't mentioned once in the manual. I know about it because it is a feature of all Samsung phones that have a silent, vibrate capability. In many reviews of this phone that I've read online I've seen comments that it's too bad the phone is missing some capability that I know the phone has. But the reviewer didn't know about it because you can't find it in the user manual or it's not explained well in the user manual. For example, a reviewer here recently said the outside screen shuts off and you can't see the time unless you open the phone; in fact, if you press the left side volume key you see the time. (You can change the outside screen to stay lit longer but it sucks battery.)In conclusion, on the whole, in spite of it's faults, I love this phone and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone.",4
"Going from cellphone-phobic to cellphone-philic

I've always been cellphone-phobic, but this phone has completely changed that. Granted, I've always bought the most basic device available, and this phone is a huge upgrade. But it not only does everything I want; it's got me using functions I never thought I'd use. In fact, I used to have the cheapo 250/month plan and last month was surprised by a 100 minute overage. Now I've got 450 with rollover and may upgrade yet again.I'm a pretty basic user. I want to make and receive calls and get messages, and I want flexibility in the phone's settings. The speaker has to be great, and my hearing-impaired Dad has to be able to understand me. I want to be able to see the display and feel the keys. I want to be able to dial it with my thumb while holding it in my hand. And the speaker phone has to be usable when I'm in the car. I don't spend all day on the phone; even if I used it at work I'd be running maybe 2-4 hours.Nerd that I am, I sat around with the owner's manual when I activated it. I highly advise spending some time doing this; many reviewers simply haven't spent any time going through the well-organized menus, setting preferences, and learning which key does what.Basics: The keys are large and highly visible, and the display is fantastic; I can easily see it without my glasses or in poor light & glare. The call quality is great, and the phone's speaker and the speakerphone are very clear. Even my Dad can understand what I'm saying. The keys are big enough that clumsy me can actually text a little (a completely new experience).Glamour factors: The phone's feel is great. The exterior is soft and slightly rubbery in a good way, so it doesn't slide around and slip out of my hand or off the edge of the desk. I've had it bumping around in my purse for a month now and it has no scratches. Sure, the display shows fingerprints, but that's what shirtsleeves are for, right? I quickly learned how to open it with one hand; then I learned that you can silence the ringer or reject calls from a toggle on the left side while the phone is closed. The toggle doubles as a volume key. And I like the soft 'clunk' noise it makes when you close it, and have left the cute bleeping keypad tones (you can change that but it amuses me). I'm almost embarassed by how much I like to handle the phone. As for accessories, I plan to get a snap-on belt clip that doesn't obscure it's pretty color, and a headset adapter so I can use my favorite headset. And maybe a data cable and memory card...Functions: There are options on options in the menus, which can be set to show sub-menus as drop-down lists. The soft keys are easy to set, and you can set tons of shortcuts in the options menu. I've actually used the camera and downloaded one ringtone, though I haven't bought a data cable or memory card yet. The phone charges quickly, and the charge lasts me a long time. ven when I was very ill, forwarded all my other phones to this one, and talked on the phone for hours a day, it took most of the day to run it down.Any downsides? OK, the power cord and headphone jack are one and the same, which is dumb but hasn't bugged me yet. I only use a headset for driving, but the speaker phone is good enough that I can just hold the thing in my hand. Speaking of headsets, I need to get an adapter, because it doesn't take a 3/8 inch plug, another silly thing; however, you can buy an adapter for under $5 on Amazon. Also, I'm used to having the display always showing as long as the phone is turned on, but the external display on this phone (which I have set to an old-fashioned analog clock so I can see it from a distance) can be turned on by pressing an outside button for a few seconds; however, it turns itself off after only 10 seconds.I never would have tried this phone if it weren't free, but I'm delighted with it. I'm not about to get rid of my ipod, and I'm not going to start using my phone to checking email or surf the web; I don't want to be THAT connected. But this does the job delightfully. It's just too bad that it took me this long to get a phone that works for me.",4
"A Phone That Grows On You

I bought this phone after much deliberation. Previously I had the (not sure of the technical name) white slider phone from Cingular by Samsung, and I ADORED it, so when it got stolen I was crushed. Since I absolutely loved that phone, I bought another Samsung, hoping it would have the same quality.Overall, it is just O.K. It is very large, and I'm not sure I like that. It gets VERY easily fingerprinted/scratched/dirty. The camera is pretty good, but only if you hold it PERFECTLY still, and it takes awhile to turn it on and zoom in etc. But its really very good if you have the right circumstances. The red color is hot, its not as cherry-red as in these photos.It has some texting glitches, which bug me as I am an avid texter. I don't really use the music function, and I couldn't if I tried, because you have to pay extra to get a cord to transfer music from the computer to the phone. You can't use full songs as ringtones, either, and it is very difficult to clip them down. I don't use the internet or play games, so I have no idea how that works.Basically, I text and call people. That's about it. The address book works just fine, the texting is buggy but fine, its all just fine. Call quality is mediocre to good.Its just a FINE phone. I don't love it, I won't buy it again, and I'm looking to get the new Sony Ericcson.UPDATE (12/6/08): Well, as time wore on with this review, I came to love the phone more and more. I think I just get attached to my one phone and then hate anything new at first, but it really is a fantastic phone. I don't find the texting to be ""buggy"" anymore and can't think why I thought that originally, and while the music feature doesn't REALLY work, a phone is a phone and not an mp3 device, after all.The real pro about this phone is its durability. I dropped it in water twice and on the floor (including hard stone tile) more times than I can count, and the phone never experienced any problems. Sure, the display got way scratched up, but remarkably, the phone never stopped functioning. It worked perfectly right up until the day it flew out of my pocket while I was riding a motorcycle and got instantly run over. I nearly cried.Overall, this is a great phone, and I would highly recommend it.",3
"Nice Phone!

I've had good luck with Samsung phones in the past, and this one did not disappoint. I chose this phone because the font is larger than any other phone I've tested, and I have middle-aged eyes. I have an iPod so I don't use the music feature, but the camera is nice. I have had zero problems with dropped calls unless I was using my ex-Motorola Bluetooth headset, which has since been returned. Nice clear sound, easy to navigate the menu, easy keypad. No complaints.",4
"good but not great

We just upgraded our old v551's for v365's and this samsung sync, the latter based on the review in consumer reports. there are some excellent reviews already on Amazon so I will just add my pros and cons.Pros: Cheap, you can get it for nothing on some ATT packages;external micro-sd slot you can add 2 gig of music/podcasts to it without having to use slower bluetooth connections;camera works well outdoors, as does music player if you just want to hear a song or better yet a talking book type presentation;bluetooth works well and is fast with most devices (see cons below if you use Macs);good connections but the earphone volume is low so it requires you to hold it harder to your ear in high ambient noise;reported low SAR levelsCons; no voice dialing without paying att another $5 A MONTH;proprietary charger/headphone jack, you can use stereo bluetooth phones but it will eat the battery;small battery capacity (spares are only a few bucks however);standard ringer volume is low, especially in a protective case;its a plastic phone - it will scratch as soon as you look at it, doesn't look like it would take a fall from a pocket or purse to a hard floor;doesn't support iSync on the Mac, though you can read and transfer all the non-locked files, photos, music, ringtones etc you want with the bluetooth exchange program (the motos are supported for isync) - however you can copy your contacts to the phone from a mac, just not read or edit them;battery life is not great;expensive to use the medianet links, though if you are into it - we only use it for traffic and weather maps - its quite handy if you can squintoverall we still like the motos better as phones, but will keep this one as more a phone with aspirations - after we have had it for another few months we will update our experience",2
"Love it!!

I looked at red phones forever, before deciding on this one. I looked at the red pearl and others. I really did not like the looks of the pearl, and I like a flip phone because I always call people from my purse with others. Anyway, I went to the cingular store and this phone stuck out from across the room! It is an awesome shade of red. When I got it home, I played around with all of the features and grew even more fond of it. I love this phone. I had a razor before, and I still plan on using it sometimes, if I can ever put this one down.I have had no problem with dropped calls, like I did with my razor. There is one spot on the bridge that my razor would always drop on, but this one does not. As for the battery...I have had this phone for exactly one week and charged it once. I am always on the phone and my razor never lasted this long.I have never enjoyed a phone this much! It is sexy and functional!",4
"love it!!!

i have had this phone for a few months now, and i swear i love it more and more every day!!!. i have had other phones and this one by far is the best!! with my last phone i was so used to the bad reception, to the point where the only place i could get a signal in my home was if i was standing by the window in my bedroom literally. i always have good reception with this phone, it has only dropped a couple of calls. i can go a full week before i need to charge my phone. i think that for a phone it takes really great pictures. it has a large display, with big keys(my mom who has the same phone absolutley loves this about it) texting and e-mailing from a phone has never been easier. i will say i do wish that i could arrange the address book how i want it and get rid of all of the pre-set contacts. but all in all i love this phone, and my mom who dropped hers and busted the front display screen still thinks that this is the best phone ever",4
"Great Camera, OK phone

If you want a decent CAMERA phone and don't want to spend to much money, this phone is pretty good.Pros:1) 2mp Camera, works very well. Outdoors, on a sunny day, the photos look as good as an regular inexpensive 2mp camera. You really can't tell the pictures are taken on a phone.2) Looks nice.3) Connecting to the Internet is very quick.4) Expandable memory with MicroSD cards.5) Works with gmail and google maps.6) Can be used as a bluetooth modem.7) Can take self portraits when the closed using the display on the front.8) Can assign individual ringtones and message alert tones to different people in your address book.Cons:1) Not enough internal memory. Fills very quickly, you need a MicroSD card.2) Video is only MMS resolution.3) No flash for indoor photography. So unless the room is brightly lit, pictures can be blurry. There is also no optical zoom, but most cell phone cameras don't have this either.4) Internet Browser is slow, and has problems loading normal web pages. Says they are to big. You can run the OperaMini Browser, still a little slow but works with larger web pages.5) To many steps to send a quick MMS or text message.6) You cannot leave active ringtones and caller id photos on the memory card, they will be copied to the phones memory when in applied.7) Can use mp3 ringtones, but message alert tones must be midi or mmf files.8) Won't record audio in wav format.9) No way to enter Wait in DTMF dialing. And Pause requires you to hold down the * button for a few seconds.10) Cingular/AT&T; has locked some Pictures, Sounds and Programs you cannot delete them.",3
"Okay phone, terrible AT&T service

Little background information:I live in a medium-size metropolitan area in the deep South where there is no 3G coverage. I bought this phone before Cingular was bought out by AT&T;, so you can see I've had it for six or so months.On to the review:I bought this phone after doing a ton of research. I'm a techie, and I'll spend weeks researching to find the product that meets my price/performance/featureset balance. This phone struck that balance pretty well: Two MP camera, ability to play MP3s and WMAs, plus (from what I'd read) decent call quality.The camera is nice. No flash and the pictures tend to lean towards a green color saturation, but they're very nice for a camera phone and the green hue isn't egregious. This was actually one of the main reasons I bought the phone, and I've not been disappointed in the slightest.The MP3 and WMA capabilities are also very nice. The player comes with a built-in player that does a pretty good job of organizing and playing your music. I'm sure there are some great java applets out there that play music much better, but I don't care that much to look. Regardless, many a time when I was without one of my real MP3 players, I would load up an artist or album on my sync, hit the play button, then close the phone and clean or cook or whatever I had going on. The play quality was decent and the speakerphone reproduced the sound as well as one could expect. I would say the music-playing capability of this phone is close to top-notch.Call quality is much worse than I had read. Many times I can barely understand the other end, and my phone conversations are accented by more ""whats?"" and ""huhs?"" than any other phone I've ever owned. The sync seems to do really well when you have a strong signal, but three bars or less and it sounds as if the other end is completely mumbling. I think this is partly because of the phone and partly because of AT&T;'s terrible service. Several other people in my office don't use AT&T;, and they can always tell when someone in the office is using an AT&T; phone because of how often that person has to repeat themselves. I doubt it's lack of 3G because these non-AT&T; coworkers don't have 3G either. It's very frustrating to spend more of your cellphone conversations repeating yourself and asking the other person to speak more slowly and clearly than you spend actually talking, but like I said, I don't know how much of that is the phone and how much is AT&T.;Other problems:About a month into owning this phone, I would completely lose signal while in the middle of the call. The other person could hear me, but I couldn't hear them. The phone would lose all signal and I would have to power-cycle the device to reacquire it. This would happen on almost any call longer than 30 minutes. This began happening maybe a few weeks after Cingular's service was switched over to AT&T; service, so I suspect that may have been the problem. The phone doesn't exhibit this behavior much anymore, though it does occasionally crop up.The problem I have with it now is that it loses data signal about an hour after it's turned on. This sucks for me, as I pay for the unlimited MediNet so that I can surf the web, check email, get directions, or whatever else I need. Again, the only way to fix it is to power-cycle the phone. The phone began exhibiting this behavior roughly a month ago and has not stopped.The menus are entirely too complicated. You have to go through at minimum five menus just to send a text message, even if you use the little shortcut menu. I'm a software developer who's worked on websites and windows applications, so I feel no sympathy for Samsung for not having an easily navigable user interface.Having to hold the volume button for four seconds to have the front LCD come on so you can check the time or for missed messages is absolutely inexcusable. I can only assume that this was done to extend battery life, but it's ridiculous. Who holds down a button for four seconds just to see what time it is?The batter charger uses a proprietary plug. While I absolutely detest this practice, it's been the norm for manufacturer's of USB devices for several years, and I don't think it's going to change. If you're like me, you already have a shoebox full of all the different phone chargers for all of the phones you've owned/still own, and this will be another to add to your collection.In all, this phone is barely above okay. As great as the camera and music-playing capabilities are, if a phone fails in it's main responsibilities of cellular phone calls, then it's not much of a cell phone. It really saddens me to have to replace this phone, as I love it's features and could live with its overly complicated menu structures if the call quality wasn't so terrible. But like I said, if a cell phone doesn't make decent calls, then it's failing in its main area of responsibility.",2
"Charge Lasts Forever!

I love this phone! The color is pretty, the sound is great, and the battery on this thing lasts forever! If I'm not using the phone much, it can wait two weeks before it gets charged; if I use the phone once a day or a couple of times a week, it lasts a week on a charge; it'll still last two or three days on a charge if you're a heavy user. I can only think of two negative things about this phone, one being the fact that the battery charger shares the same slot as the earbuds. That means you can't use your earbuds and charge your phone at the same time if you're in the car. The other con is that this phone offers limited characters when text messaging. Some of the most common symbols, such as the parenthesis or the ""and"" symbol aren't present, while there seem to be an abundance of the symbols one doesn't seem to need. Who uses the greater than or less than symbol when text messaging??? I would definitely get this phone again, though!",4
"Makes screen insensitive

I installed this product and then found that I could not use the screen with a pen. It protects the screen so well that you cannot use the Treo.",0
"More Info Needed

Why doesn't this description tell how long the cord is? Thats kinda important. When using the treadmill at the gym they have TVs well my regular earbuds doesn't reach and allow comfortable movement. Need more info.",0
"Garbage - Doesn't work

Plugged it into the phone and it says ""Not Charging"" with a stop sign on the screen.Plugged in the original charger and it works fine.DON'T BUY THIS GARBAGE!",0
"Does not charge 6030

I purchased this and it does not charge the Nokia 6030. The plug does fit though but no charging happens.",0
"The best

Verizon is the best in all aspects including customer service but is a bit more costly then some. Not sorry I went with them and would do again.",4
"Black Berry Storm

This is the phone has had the most glitches and drop calls than another cellphone that I have ever had. The verizon family plan has turn out the be one of the most expensive and complicated phone plans that I have signed-up for. I do not recommend this phone or verizon to anyone.",1
"I'm disappointed

Cradle doesn't have second USB port to synchronize data with computer and charge from A/C adapter simultaneously. USB of a computer charges very slowly, so it's very convenient when you can charge from A/C adapter and sync data with computer at the same time. because of it's necessary two USB port and both function. The image of this cradle doesn't show how many USB port it has, but official description declares that cradle can do both - A/C charging and data synchronization. Yes, you can do both but separately.",0
"Worked great!

I have a Palm PDA M515 which I've had a long time. It doesn't work that well anymore because I can't sync it to my computer. But I keep it because of the great games that are still on it that we love. One day I couldn't charge it anymore--it wouldn't hold a charge for more than a few minutes. I found this battery on Amazon then found a website that had great instructions for installing it. It was a little tricky--I needed to purchase a very small, special-shaped ""screwdriver"" in order to open the back. Once that was done, everything else was easy (but be sure not to over-torque the screws--they can be torn). My beloved PDA works beautifully again!",4
"works as promised

Using for 1 month definitely good charge about 3 days with moderate use, I don't text talk only an hour a day and leave phone in standby",3
"Works as good as expected

This little gem really gives a little boost in cell reception all by itself. I added this to my cell phone (along with the short adapter that is required) and it certainly gives me reception in places that I had no service before. Granted, it only increases the reception by about 1 bar, which is usually enough to get a call out, but it still drops calls on occasion. Still I can't complain since without it, I had NO SERVICE at all.",3
"Sanyo 6600 case

The case fit well but as one reviewer said the paint comes off. I dropped the phone and it was unharmed but the belt clip broke. I have ordered 2 more just in case I break another one. You can't beat the price or the protection for the phone.",3
"Sturdy

Great product and has not cracked or anything. The paint is rubbing off though.",3
"Love it

I love this phone. I've had it for about 6 months now with no problems.My favorite features:1. Camera hidden inside the slider portion, so the lens isn't damaged in my pockets.2. Easy file transfers.3. Simple for texting.4. Very clear, although that could just be due to Cingular in my region.5. It's thin enough for my pocket, but wide enough that I can actually push one button at a time. A lot of phones just don't play nice with tall guys' big hands.6. It's just a pretty phone. People look at it and ask me about it all the time. I especially like the colorful, glowing LEDs everywhere. (What can I say, I'm a little bit a.d.d.).Things I don't like:1. Why would I use my phone as an mp3 player? I already have an iPod.2. Complicated menu structure. Like just about every other mobile phone, I wish it were easier to find functions.",4
"Wrong

The product I ordered was not what I received. Wilson makes the best products I've ever purchased and being a master heavy truck tech for 25 yrs I've been installing and wiring radios and antennas a long time. I ordered the correct one but did not get it. Now they say just return it for the correct one but I ordered the correct one I have to pay for shipping again. That's not right. Time after time I order something and it's either faulty or wrong not just the antenna and not just Wilson. Products in general. I have to pay for someone elses screw up. Not the first time this has happened.",1
"Better than the car charger for the v300 phone i have.

It works alot better than the car charger I bought....... This one didn't break on me like the car charger did that's why I have to buy this on.... luckily it was only a couple of dollars so it wasn't that bad.",4
"Not much improvement in 4G in MESA AZ

Expected more improvement in signal strength at 4G right in the middle of MESA Arizona given the 15db that is specified. Placed it high on outside roof front of Motor Home with very poor results in stationary position.",2
"Fine SonyEricsson craftmanship

I bought this case for my wife's W300i, and it fits perfectly. It does a great job protecting the phone and it has holes exactly where you need to plug cables.",4
"Cell booster

This is a small unobtrusive ceiling mount antenna I purchased for a cell phone amplifier system. It works great, easy to install, no need to paint, it's a neutral color, uses industry standard fittings.",4
"its ok

it isnt exactly what i thought i needed to get my cell signal better. i called wilson and they told me it wasnt exactly the antennna i needed",2
"Product Description a LIE!!

System Includes: 3 watt dual band 40dB gain cellular repeater (DA4000MR) * 18 external 9dB gain omni-directional antenna ( 288-PW ) Internal 9 dB gain directional antenna ( 426-PW ) 30' of DA240 cable for external antenna ( 240-30NM ) 15' of DA240 cable for internal antenna ( 240-15NM ) 1?14 threaded mount ( DM194 ) 1?14 threaded mounting ferrule ( F114 ) 12 VDC power converter ( DP515 ) 110 VAC power supply ( DP255 ) * Not sold individually; only available as part of a system.Well that's the LIE they post.System includes: Nothing but the internal Antenna.No repeater.No External Antenna.No Cables.No VDC power converter.And to boot, is states, ""not sold individually."" So WTF!!Thought maybe the package wasn't complete, and returned it for replacement.Nope, got the same crap.1 Antenna and a couple of screws to mount it, and that's it.Pretty useless as delivered.Pretty criminal in their deceit.",0
"Items stated as included from the description ARE NOT INCLUDED

The description states that the item included an external antenna and repeater, along with some cable. The package received actually contains just the dome antenna, nothing else.",0
"Evi's little helper!

Very nice, handy, working exactly as described(charges, connects to computer, syncs your camera etc)fits in my case with the rest of the stuff or in my pocket!VERY useful on the road and @ home,I have been using it with my cellphone too.I'd give it a 5 if its design was futuristic/elegant!",3
"Great piece- slim battery only

Appears very solidly built with a very snug fit- I'm not at allworried about the phone slipping out.Nice touch- the phone can be flipped open while it's still inthe holster.The only drawback for me is that the ""standard"" battery is toothick to fit- only the thin battery is compatible.",3
"Holster for Samsung i500

If you use the standard battery or the extended battery the phone will not fit into the holster. Only the slim battery fits into the holster. It's advertised that the holster works with any battery. Well that's simply not the case. I am very dissapointed.",0
"Buy many

Finally, a holster for my i500! They work great, for a while. I purchased 5 of them, in case they went out of production and need replacing. Turns out, they last me about 4 to 5 months each. The neck, toward the top of the holster, fatigues, cracks and then can no longer grip the phone. At this great price, though, replacing them is not so bad.Steve",2
"It really does work

I just returned from a trip to Western Texas, including Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains, and other remote locations. I already own the Wilson antenna and decided to take the plunge and add this to my collection of gadgets.My boyfriend and I tried this out on two different phones (Verizon/LG and CellularOne/Audiovox) and we both found that it increased the signal by about two bars above what we had with an external antenna alone. The external antenna usually adds about two bars, so in combination we were able to go from one to five bars with this equipment. We also went from zero to four bars a few times.There were a few places where it did not work, but they were along the Rio Grande, looking into a remote Mexican village. But other than that we found that we could get a signal almost anywhere.I live in the mountains, where physical obstructions are common, and I bet that if there were no mountains this would work even better. So if you travel in the Midwest, it should work extremely well for you.One thing to pay attention to is that when you plug it into your car's powerpoint you have to trigger a power switch on the amplifier's plug, too. In bright light it is difficult to tell if this is on or off. Obviously, if you use it while it is turned off, you will be less than impressed with its performance. I won't admit how many times I did that.You need to get an external antenna before you can use this, so check out the other Wilson products for that. Also, be aware that Wilson sells an AC adapter for this if you want to use it in your house.This is a bit pricey, but it allows me to go camping and still keep up with my Web site design business, so for me it was a very worthwhile investment.",4
"Wilson 811201 works as advertised!

I live in Southcentral Indiana. I commute 35 miles to work. Driving to work I have a signal for the first 8 miles and for the last 8 miles. The middle drive has NO signal at all. I read a review that recommended buying the wired amplifier if you live in a rural area. That is why I selected this unit. I bought the magnet mount antenna (5-6dBi gain), 811201 amplifier, and a phone adapter all for $237 shipped (not from Amazon).I tested this out the last two days and it worked great. I get 5 bars most of the way through the drive now. There was one part (~1/2 mile) where I got 1 bar and it dropped the call one time briefly. Other than that, it worked great...better than I could have hoped. I bought this unit for my daily commute to work, but I am excited about using it for road trips as well. It didn't extend my range to 50 miles, but it did reach about 20 miles with moderate hilly terrain with plenty of tree cover.The only drawback are the cords coming off of my phone. I have the amplifier cable, hands-free headphones, and if I had another DC outlet I would hook up my cell phone charger. Fortunately all the cords are pletty long enough for my car so it is just a matter of organizing and routing all the cables.I strongly recommend this product. If you live in the city, the wireless amplifier might be the best option. Other passengers will be able to share the improved signal boost too.Enjoy!",4
"Dual Band Amplifier

Great price and fast delivery of the dual-band amplifier for cellular telephone and wireless Internet connection. Significantly boosts up and down load signal strength. ""Don't leave home without it.""",4
"You will need a Swivel Belt Holster, just not this one.

If I could give this half a star, I might have to consider it. A swivel holster is a great idea. Unfortunately, this one isn't worth a dime. If it was free, I still might turn it down. That's how frustrating it is.For starters the clip doesn't detach from the holster part. It is very uncomfortable when sitting. In my case, I sat down one too many times. After using it for only a week and a half and it cracked. It's made out of cheap plastic.Even if you're lucky enough to have it not break on you, it has other weaknesses. It has two short plastic tabs holding in the phone from the bottom. It does make it easy to get the phone out. The problem is that it makes it too easy. The phone tends to simply slip out of the things if you brush up against anything or sit the wrong way.My advise is to go to an accessory store and get one of the leather holders that has a detachable swivel arm in the back and a belt clip. I have no idea why Amazon doesn't sell those, but whatever their reasons, don't let it be your loss. Don't settle for this cheap accessory. It's cheap, it's clunky, it's uncomfortable, and it's totally not worth it.",0
"Not fit for a Sanyo MM-8300

I just got the newest Sanyo MM-8300 and this Holster doesn't fit! The phone will not stay in the holster no matter what I do. If the phone is in a leather case it will fit securely but I know over time it will probably break it, being such a tight fit. It will also ruin the leather case. Luckily the leather case I got has a belt clip on it anyway, it doesn't swivel, but it's better that this Holster.",0
"Cheap, breakable plastic but cheap

I am buying 2 more of these today. My husband has broken 2 already. They last about 4-5 months and then crack or break. Both times he's had it break at the swivel. My husband hates the leather case and the plastic swivel holster at Sprint is the same cheap plastic but more expensive so we'll keep buying these until he replaces the phone.",2
"Satisfied

Needed to buy batteries for both of my bosses out dated Nokia bar phones, was glad to see someone still had the batteries. The batteries did not charge 100%, more like 90% but it was more than enough to get them to their next phones. Shipped quickly without problems.",3
"Nokia

Everyhing was fine I had no problem in shippment, it is what I order, and working fine.",4
"Ratcheting Swivel Belt Holster for Samsung x427

I was disappointed with the performance of this phone accessory. My Samsung x427 repeatedly fell out of the holder when I had it clipped to my belt. Not very secure! The clip now resides in a junk drawer.",0
"One little problem

The problem with this is that you cannot open the phone without taking it completely out of the holster.",1
"Pleased with Razr V3 twin charger unit

It has now been a month with this charger and I am very pleased with product. Priced right rather than Radio Shack's version. Recommended",4
"Seller didn't provide correct information this product

I ordered this product because product discription said it would fit my i-pod classic, come to find out when product arrived it was totally the wrong item from the discription I read. I tried contacting seller (Hi Lo). He said he would make right by exchanging it for correct item. That was about 6 weeks ago. He has done nothing. I would not buy a thing from this shady seller. Awful customer support and false advertising on product sold.",0
"Fits my iPod like a glove!

I'm using this case with my 30GB 5.5 Gen iPod video and so far I'm very satisfied with it! Openings to the click wheel, hold button, earphone jack, and USB port are right where they should be. There is a plastic shield for the screen...I left the clear packaging film on the front of my new iPod so the click wheel is still protected, and the film didn't peel off when I put the iPod in this case. The lining is very soft and holds the iPod nice and snug...you really have to pull to get the iPod out of the case (which is good in case the snap closure was to accidentally open). The case has a very nice feel to it, and it won't make your iPod bulky.I found the case at a local wal mart for less $$.",4
"Hands down, my favorite cases for a video iPOD

How could I have neglected body glove from making an mp3 cases. I have a 5th generation 30GB iPod video. This fits the iPod perfectly. The headphone jack - no problem, the ON button - no problem, the line connector to iTunes - no problem. I dont have a cradle... dont need one... i just lay if flat on the desk. The feel of this case is perfect, you can really feel the grip and the BELT CLIP! Hands down my favorite one. It's not the Clip Wheel type where you can snap it back and snap back on... I don't like those because they swivel too much and move around and just annoys the heck out of me. When you jog, it my turn and turn and latch your headphones. Had that type with my cell phone and I threw it away and just stick my phone in my pocket. But this SCUBA MP3 SUIT made for 30B/60GB Video iPOD is by far the best.The inside fabric is soft and mesh so it won't scratch it anywhere. It has a plastic face screen to keep your screen smudge and scratch free. The operation wheel is open, so you don't have to mess with a thin sheet of cover on it and having to run your fingers a couples times more just to penetrate through that seal.It does come with an Velcro Arm Band for those who want to sport it on your arm or elbow, however you want.I've used it on my BIKE. I don't use the arm band, what I do is use the BRAKE WIRES that are in coiled in the front near the handle bars and stick two of them in the belt clip and let it hang, stays sturdy and face front so you can operate it easily. I have also seen riders wrap it around their water bottle with the arm band, because they have a front stationed water bottle holder. Great idea.Try it out.... you will be happy.",4
"Does not fit an IPOD Classic 160

The description given by the seller of this product states it fits an ipod classic 160, not so. It is made for the ipod classic 30 and 40 G. It is a well made item, I just wish it fit my ipod. The problem is this; it's too fat for the classic to have a nice snug fit, the clear plastic screen is smaller than the ipods, and the openings on top don't align with ipod 160's. I don't see how I could send it back because you have to destroy the plastic packaging to get the case out. I think the seller doesn't know what this case really fits.",1
"Perfect fit

This cover fits perfectly. It protects my phone (which I am prone to dropping). It looks good and is quality. Plus, it is a great price.",3
"Great Service

I was very pleased with the service from this product. I had to exchange what I had originally purchased and they were very helpful with everything. They helped me find what I was really looking for and exchanged it with no problems.",4
"A Nice Cell Phone Case

My new cell phone from Verizon, which otherwise was free, didn't come with a holster, the first one I've gotten that didn't.I balked at paying the price Verizon was charging for theirs, purely because of principle.This one arrived on the same day as the new cell phone and even though I didn't save all that much money on the deal, I'm very happy with it.Some of my colleagues have after market pouches for their phones and paid less at local stores, but none of theirs are of the horizontal variety, which I like a lot.My only concern is that the clip is rather short and I tend to wear wide belts. However, I wore the case last night and it held onto my belt plenty tightly, so that might not be a problem. The clip is as as long as it can be given the horizontal configuration of the case, which I already stated I like.This little product is attractive, well made and is sturdier and less expensive than Verizon's offerings.*********************My first pouch met an untimely demise due to an unfortunate accident that made it unusable.That case worked very well and the accident that did it in would have destroyed any product, regardless of quality.The new one I have fits my VX-5300 even more snugly, which is better and makes the case seem less universal and more custom made.This is a good product and I can't recommend it enough.",4
"Good pouch

Nice, comfortable pouch. Clip is slightly stiff to get on and off, but the pouch is very comfortable and doesn't chafe when worn on belt, like many clip ons do.",3
"Broke after a month

I bought this pouch for my dad. When I got it it looked pretty cheaply made, but for $2 + shipping I didn't really care. After a month the belt clip ripped off from the case. Buyer beware.",0
"leather case for my lg chocolate 3

it fits my lg chocolate 3 perfectly and I absolutely love it. it holds onto my belt without any trouble.",4
"VERY GOOD

I purchase the leather case 1 month ago .Yes i have the leather case and i LOVE IT.This was a very good purchase.",4
"Sort of surprised

At the price, wasn't sure what to expect. But, quality is as good as any of the higher priced cases I've bought in the past. I would buy from them again.",4
"Nice and convenient cell pouch

I was getting ready to purchase a cell phone case from a cell phone store for almost $30.00, but I saw the Universal Horizontal Medium Pouch Leather Case at Amazon. I purchased it for about $3.00, but when I recieved it looked brand new, and holds my cell phones very well. I can either carry it in my hand, clip it to my pants or pockets, or clip it to my purse. It is compatible with most sizes of cell phones. The Nokia 6085 fits perfectly in it, and also most of the Motorola phones.",4
"not a bad phone holster

I have an LG VX8300 phone that I use in this holster.At first, I did not like the holster because the phone did not quite fit.It was a struggle to force the phone down deeply enough to allow magnetic flapto close. But after a week or so, with some work I am now able to use it with confidencethe flag will not pop open and allow the phone to come out.",2
"a great deal

purchased for a samsung phone other then the ones listed but easily altered to fit by inserting a small strip of adhesive backed foam.",3
"Slightly Large for Cu400

Got one for my mother's LG Cu400, but it ends up resting a little loose in the pouch. With the flap though, it still works fine.",3
"Its good

I bought this and another case for my V3. This protects the phone well if you drop it. But after a while, it chipped, cracked and the color wore off. But for someone who often accidentally drops their phone it works well. It fits great and doesn't interfere with the phone what so ever. You might want to consider getting the protective films used for PDAs as none of the screens are well protected. I do find the top cover pops off occasionally, but the case itself adds no bulk what so ever, important b/c that is one of the purposes of getting a razor, right?",3
"Red Hard Case Cover for Razr

I now have the sports car model phone. The bright red case slipped on easily and works and looks great. I was sceptical about the plastic, but it is a hard plastic and feels like an original cover. I gave 2 as gifts and they love them too.The packaging is also 1st rate.",4
"beware

so i love how this fit my razr. I think it was so cute!!! but the problem is when charging it the charger can't plug in all the way and i think it destroyed my battery. just beware.",2
"Protects my clumsiness!

I had a razor phone - which I was constantly dropping. I purchased this protective case for it and it has been wonderful. It provides good protection for the phone without being too big or bulky. It doesn't ""get in the way"" of using the phone. I would highly recommend this product.",4
"red razor clip-on skin

We got this for my razor and it worked well. Fire engine red, it just clips onto your razor by snapping it into place. It's a perfect fit, and gives your phone a thicker feeling while you use your phone. It doesn't come off unless you pry it back off. Would recommend this for all razor users, it keeps your phone from getting scratched!",3
"Received good equipment

Received the equipment in good time. Was quality stuff....for what I paid for it. Does the job quite well. I would order more from this company.",4
"Leather carrying case is no good

I bought this set because it was [inexpensive]. U get what u pay for. The leather carying case does not fit the phone perfectly. I'm constantly moving it around so that it doesnt cover the keys on my phone. The case also doesn't have a clear plastic cover to protect the screen, which I think would be the most important part in geting a case. Why would you need a leather case for, if it doesnt have a clear plastic face cover? The clip for the case also isn't good. It allows the phone to fall off your belt easily, by pressing a button. If your going to be working, I wouldn't suggest it because it would let the phone fall easily. Right now I don't even use the clip anymore. The charger works, and that's the only reason this product is geting a 2 star rating. But I would highly suggest buying a different case.",1
"It does work if you can find Andrews

I had to dig about 30 minutes to find Andrew's helpdesk number...They got me connected and it now works and adds about 2 dots to the signal strength reading on my phone. I am happy. Make sure that you order the adapter cable for your phone.",2
"No instructions and not compatible with Ericsson

This product comes with no instructions. I went to many cell phone outlets and none could plug it my cell phones (Ericsson and Nokia). I wasn't able to find the web site for the manufacturer. Buying this product is a visit to a post office for return of this product back to Amazon.",0
"Buenisima

Esta antena es excelente donde la cobertura de tu equipo StarTac es de una barra o ninguna pero que al menos a 100 mts. del equipo hay cobertura. Muy buena.",4
"Two strikes

Great idea for an antenna, but I give it two strikes. It says that it comes with a connection kit, but the documentation assumes you already have a way to connect the (coaxial?) cable to your phone. There is no connection kit included. The only parts included are the sticker to attach it to your windshield, a small packet of glass cleaner and one page of instructions. According to the manufacturer's Web site, if you try to remove the antenna after installation, you destroy the antenna. For now, I'd say it's better to risk someone ripping off your external antenna then taking a chance that this permanently mounted antenna will be compatible with your next phone.",1
"Great alternative to an external antenna

After investigating a large number of options, I chose this antenna over an external one for a stealth installation. The antenna comes with a long enough coaxial cable, and the cable is terminated with a mini-UHF plug that fits into the antenna end of the Nokia 61xx complete car kit. Perfect! No other cables or adapters were necessary in my case. I installed the antenna only recently, but so far the reception has been great with no dropped calls while driving around town.The price is right, no wind noise from an external antenna, and almost invisible installation on the rear window. Overall, it's a great product that is perfectly functional. I knocked off one star because of the sparsity of instructions, especially the complete lack of technical specification. Andrew's web site isn't particularly helpful, either.",3
"Adequate but neither loud nor sturdy

Don't get me wrong - this headset does get the job done, and is more comfortable than those atrocious "ear buds". This device clips on over your ear and positions the mic perhaps midway down your cheek (unless you have a really tiny face). Audio reproduction is thus adequate but tends to pick up background noise. Similarly, the speaker in the headset would probably be pretty good if it were form-fitting with your ear, but as it stands I find it hard to hear, especially when driving. (And after all, that's what you usually want the headset for, right?)My final concern would be the lightweight construction. It isn't falling apart, by any means, but I get the impression that if I accidentally sat on it - or subjected it to the sort of manhandling it'd get when tucked into my laptop bag - that it might readily be damaged.I'd still rather get a better headset, if one were available. That being said, it does do the job.",2
"Overpriced piece of junk

No matter who I talked to, they would always hear an echo and sometimes, they couldn't hear me at all. Skip this overpriced piece of junk and go straight for the brian cancer if you want people to hear you.",0
"would have been a winner except for the echo

Easy to take on and off (once you figure it out!), and usually stays in place. However, if my ear is sweaty or oily (a lovely thought, I know), it tends to slide around my ear. For the most part I had no problems hearing the other party and other people never had a problem hearing me. Background noise from being inside a car didn't affect the quality of sound that was transmitted.The biggest problem I found was that most people I talked to complained that they heard their own voice echoed back at them. This was not something that I could hear on my end but I verified it when I had someone call me using this headset. This is *very* annoying for the person being called.",2
"Excellent product

I have tried other hands free systems, but am now convinced that nothing works as well as a headset where the microphone is close to your mouth. This product provides excellent sound, and the other party hears you just as easily as if you were using the phone alone. The only (minor) drawback is that it's a little difficult to put on. However, once it's on, it is very comfortable. I've only had it for 2 weeks, so it's hard to comment on durability, but I am contemplating buying a second unit - one for my car and one for my home.",4
"Good, but can slip

I use this headset when I am driving and need to make cell phone calls. I was surprised at how clear sounding my calls were and people I have called have told me that they could not tell that I was using a headset, it sounded just like the phone itself.The only problem with this is that it has a tendency to slip. I hangs off your ear and can rotate down so that it feels like the mic is moving away from you ear. I am not sure if it moves far enough to effect sound quality, but it can be annoying.",3
"Didn't work for me...

I tried, for quite a while, to get used to this headset. I liked the fact that it had a mike that came close to your mouth and didn't dangle. First of all, I found the earpiece very, very difficult to get on. Second, once on, it would slip so that the mic was moving away from my face and the ear piece was moved away from my ear, eventually falling off. And, finally, when I would get it to stay, it hurt the outside of my ear.To be fair, I know other people who use this and like it alot. Maybe I just have larger ears, but, it just didn't work for me.",0
"Not what I had hoped for

I bought this for use with my Motorola Timeport. When I tried to use it with the motor running in my car it would hum loudly in my ear. If I used it without the car running it was fine. I returned it.",0
"Better than I figured it would be.

It's certainly not expensive, but it really performs quite well. I find the ear bud a little to large for my likes, but it's something I can tolerate. Sound quality is good, and the mic, while virtually unseen, works fine.",3
"Earbud

Great product because it allows you to have both hands free while on your cell. It is also very easy to install.",3
"Problems

This hands free device works well, when it works! In order to get the unit working I must press and hold the Ericsson adapter against the phone to make it work, not exactly hands-free. When I took the unit out of the package the plastic housing around the microphone fell apart.",0
"Good value for the money

For a $10.00 ear bud, I think it's a very good investment although it's a little bit chunky due to the connector between the cord and the phone.The quality is good and clear without any noise. My friends also receive my quality voice at the other end. The connection is fine with my unit and has not fallen out, I don't need to press it at all to make it work. It's just easy of PnP. I also purchased another one for my co-worker. It's safer to have it on the road.",4
"A real bargain

This earpiece sounds [inexpensive] but works great. In fact, it works even better than those Jabra handsfrees.",3
"poor fit

Doesn't fit my ear very well--falls out or is uncomfortable.",1
"Great sound quality, but it interferes with reception

The earpiece allows for great sound quality and is quite comfortable. The microphone also works well, but (according to people I have called) it applifies everything. If there is even a slight breeze, the microphone picks it up. The one thing that I was unhappy about: it significantly reduces reception. I tried using it in several areas, and in every case, the reception indicator was a line or two (or three!) below what it was without the handset plugged in.",3
"Odd Connector

The earpiece, once I figured it out (no real instructions), is very comfortable to wear and it provides very good sound quality and volume. My only complaint is the connector for the Nokia phones. It sticks out from the phone, increasing the chances that it'll be snapped off accidentally. It also has no "release" button, so I'm worried that putting the adaptor on and off the phone will result in something breaking off or wearing out over time.",3
"Acceptable

The headset works very nicely and I can hear very well with it which is a surprise considering I have a small percentage of hearing loss. It doesn't get 5 stars from me because it just doesn't fit in or on my ear comfortable. I expected a better fit or more adjustments from it. Then again it could just be that I have an odd shaped ear.",3
"LEGAL ASSISTANT

VERY GOOD HEADSET. I LOVE IT. VERY LIGH AND EASY TO CARRY. GOOD SOUND QUALITY. IT IS LOUD TOO.",4
"Speaker could be better, but it's okay

The charger works fine, but the sound quality on the the speaker could be a little better. I found the "fade-out" (loss of sound at beginning of conversation) excessive, but nothing that would keep me from buying another one. It's okay.",3
"a must buy!

If you purchase the touchpoint 11oo phone, this car kit is a must buy. It works wonders. The antenna allows for there to be better frequency, it feels like your talking with the person in person. A must buy!",4
"Lack Quality for Convenience

The earbud provides convienent hands-free phone operation. This is a great safety feature while driving. The earbud/microphone has a sound delay and is less clear than phone use without the adapter.",2
"Boo

Bought this product a few days ago, and I'm off to return it tomorrow. While I like the concept, and the design, i had a few problems:1- too many cords everywhere! i know this is probably unavoidable, but it was just annoying...2- poor sound quality. the speaker cut in and out3- microphone had major feedback, wherever i placed it in relation to the speaker.but it was relatively inexpensive...",1
"Decent and not over priced

For the price it is an okay purchase. Simply a reasonable device with reasonable audio microphone and speaker. This device is worth the money if you need hands free functionality fast and don't need something fancy. The only negative is that it blocks my ashtray (change holder) and drink holder due the cigarette lighter placement. Would I purchase another? Possibly yes. Just find a good place to rest the phone unless you set to auto-answer.",2
"XS size is perfect fit for Motorola V180

Wanted to bring my cellphone with me on a 25-mile skate marathon but didn't have room in the little zip pouch on my water bottle belt for the phone _and_ the energy gels _and_ the skate tool. My regular phone holster/clip didn't have a flap to secure the phone, so that clearly wasn't going to work. The Timbuk2 pouch clamped securely around the belt of the water bottle holder and allowed me to attach the phone flush against my waist in a horizontal position so that it wouldn't interfere with arm-swing. If they'd put another square centimeter of velcro on the flap to make this really bombproof, I'd have given it 5 stars. In any case it did the job just fine and my phone was never in any danger of falling out.",3
"A very misleading advertisement

This part of the item description is very misleading:""For all PCS, Cellular and Nextel Carriers""This item will *NOT* do Cellular (800/850 MHz) or Nextel (IDEN)Here's a breakdown of the CAE50 model numbers. The CAE50PCSis what this ad is for.CAE50CEL = 800/850 Mhz (Normal old Cellular)CAE50PCS = 1900 Mhz (PCS)CAE50NXT = IDEN (Nextel)CAE50-DA4KSBR = Dual Band 800/850 & 1900The last model is as close as you can get to a do everything unit, but it still won't do Nextel. Make sure what your carrier is using in your area before you buy any cell repeater.Happy & Wise Shopping. - Joe",0
"Tired of nextels service

Doesn't seem to help that much, switching service when my contract runs out.",1
"Does the job, not well

For the price it is hard to complain, but this case has a few critical flaws. The primary flaw is that the case covers the iPhone's proximity sensor. This sensor turns off the screen while you are on a call holding the phone to your ear. With the sensor blocked, your ear is free to trigger all sorts of commands and you will get frequent rogue calls. The other failing with this case is that there is no hole for headphone use. To use this case properly with an iPhone would require removal of the phone from the case each time you made a call, or listened to music. It may be possible to fix this with some careful cutting.",1
"Good case, Excellent value

My requirements for an iPhone cover were:- silicone- economical- no belt clipI researched extensively before purchasing this one. Its price was so low that I kept my expectations in check. However, I've been using it vigorously for a month and remain pleased. The case is snug, the buttons underneath easy to press, and I'm able to plug in a headphone adapter without any problem.This case is thinner than more expensive ones I've seen - hence the 1-star deduction - but still feels thick enough to protect the iPhone from a small fall. The chief benefit of silicone, however, appears to be increased grip; I haven't come close to dropping it. The case does collect a bit of lint, as some reviewers point out; but I suspect all silicone does, and I don't notice anyway.Cheers,PS - At the price I paid, $0.01, this case's value is outstanding. I'd say anything up to $5 would be fair. Beyond that, it'd suffer from the same problem as many others on the market, i.e., too expensive. Something's awry if a case costs a significant fraction of the phone it's protecting.",3
"Just what it says

cant complain just what it says it is. not the best skin out there but the very best ive seen for the price, and it does not fall off.",3
"Good Cover to protect ur i phone

I am pleased with this item although i have scene better covers but of course they cost much more. this one does its job to protect the Iphone. so for anyone who doesnt want to spend too much on a cover this is the one to get",3
"I lperforms as advertiseddd.

The Premium Black Silicone Skin Case for Apple iPhone is ok. I have tried several iphone cases and each has advantages and disadvantages. This one is very sticky. So it will not slide out of your pocket. You can put is on the dash of your car and it will stay in place. But it is also somewhat inconvenient to pull out of your pocket because it is so sticky. It also feels a little funny in your hand. But it protects the iphone real well. So I give it a positive review. I find I change covers from week to week. This one is as good as the best.",3
"With a manipulation works perfect

1st as you should know you pretty much have to file down the ""nubs"" so that the case can even be opened-->easy to do, all u need is a nail file2nd the screw for the clip is not particularly secure (i.e. it unscrewed and I nearly dropped my palm)-->when screwing it in place use a little super glue BUT its obviously permanently fixed once you do thisAll in all its a great case for your palm...when your alerts go off you can see the screen light up through the case which is nice...furthermore you can use the toggle button on the palm and never even open the case.",3
"Good with modifications

I like the case very much! But when I got it, not so much. The thing is, with the design, you push in the left side to open it, that pushes the pegs in and releases them from the slot. But once you put your palm in, there's no room to push the side in anymore, so you're kind of stuck for taking it back out (if you close the cover it's incredibly hard to get it open again). HOWEVER! if you carefully sand off the pegs with a bit of sandpaper or a nailfile, then it no longer gets stuck and you can use it normally and as described. I like it this way! :)By the way, their screen protector is really good, it's very thin and comes with a protective sheet on both sides that you pull off to apply, I may have to order some separately. :)",2
"Nokia Charger. No ifs ands or butts.

This is a Nokia charger. Standard stock item. Nothing special about the product. What was special was that my first arrived broken, but the seller replaced it immediately no questions asked. Great Service.",4
"Great product, fast shipping!

Nokia AC-4U Travel ChargerGreat product, fast shipping, great price compared to other retail stores.",4
"Good value

I just leave it at the office, so I can listen to mp3s all day without running out of power.",4
"Just what I wanted

I needed a charger for my Nokia 6555, and I got one. Arrived fast,very cheap. 5 stars.",4
"Worth it!

This charger is of high quality, it works just great and I'm glad that I spent the money to get it instead of buying yet another 99c charger...now that was a mistake. My advice, spend the money, do it once and have it last a long time.",3
"Works!

Can't ask for more, arrived within 5 days. Using it right now to replace the original one i broke for my N95-3. Works like a charm",4
"OEM quality

I suppose it is OEM, it says Nokia on it and it was 400 times more expensive than the other options. In any case, it works just fine. The cord is sufficiently long, and it has a velcro strap with which to secure the cord when you are storing it.",4
"Original Charger for my e61

I like this original nokia charger..Very cheap but shipping is more expensive than the original price.",3
"good charger

will work for 6101 /6102 and probably many other modelsit does it job and not bad atall",4
"Good price.

The price is unbeatable. The product is in good working condition. The only problem is that the metal parts of the plug is spread apart too much so it's hard to plug it in a socket.",3
"Beware: This charger does NOT WORK with all Nokia phones - even if the plug fits!

The item being sold here is actually a Nokia AC-4U charger (might be nice to include that information somewhere, seller!). Though it is a ""small barrel"" charger, it WILL NOT NECESSARILY work with any ""small barrel"" Nokia cell phone (particularly newer models). Even worse, it may *appear* to work, but not actually charge your phone! This is what happened with my Nokia E51 - the plug fits fine, when I plug it in it beeps and says ""Charging"" and shows the charging animation. But then when I go to pick it up in the morning, not only has it not charged the phone - the battery is completely dead! It actually *drained* the battery faster by having it plugged in!The ""compatible"" charger that Nokia recommends for most of their newer phones is the AC-8U. Unfortunately you'll find you have to pay substantially more to pick it up. This is what is posted on Nokia's web site about the AC-8U: ""Charge any Nokia device with a Nokia 2 mm charging interface."" Sounds good! Now contrast that to what it says about the AC-4U (the item being sold here):""* WARNING: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous.""Uh oh! That doesn't sound good! Not only may it invalidate your warrany, it ""may be dangerous"". Beware of exploding batteries!This is inexcusable on Nokia's part, especially if people have actually damaged their phones this way. It also makes me wonder about what might happen with the ""imitation"" chargers you can buy at reputable places like Target and Radioshack. Here's a hint, Nokia: If using an old model charger can cause your phone to explode, alter the connector type so no one uses the wrong one by accident!",1
"Absolute crap, doesn't even deserve 1 star

Don't buy this adapter!! The picture shown is not what you will receive, the picture shows a genuine Nokia adapter but what you get is a cheap piece of crap that doesn't even have the same specifications as the Nokia adapter. So if you don't want to fry your device, don't buy this.",0
"as described just a charger

item arrived as described, regular charger with the new nokia tip. It works great on my E61.",4
"Nokia vs. fakes

I was using a generic phone charger with my Nokia E50 before and the average charge time for a dead battery was about 3 hours. The battery life was way below standards. After using the original nokia charger, I can charge two dead batteries in less than 3 hours and the phone does perform better in terms of battery life. Using an original nokia charger also protects you from inadvertently damaging your phone or your battery.",4
"Very substandard

I purchased two of tese chargeres. They both worked perfectly for ""One"" day, charged my Nokia N800 and Nokia Ld-30 GPS receiver. The next day both chargers cease to function and both my devices were fried. Im out over $300.00 from an $8.00 purchase. I will never purchase anything from this vendor and I recommend no one should. Unless it is from the manufacturer of the original device I will not puchase. This was a costly lesson to learn. I would recommend that Amamzon drop this vendor.",0
"Works, But Not the Best

There's not much to say about this charger - it's the official Nokia charger for most phones made in the last two years, and it works from any mains connection into which you can fit the US-type blades, regardless of voltage.I've used this with my E90 and N810 with no problems, though I might add that it doesn't seem to charge even half as quickly as the charger that came with the devices originally, despite being the same size.",3
"great

It was an OEM Nokia charger for really cheap. It was a great deal",4
"Cheap and it works

If you're at work for extended periods, travel a lot, or your phone has poor battery life then keep this in your bag - it's invaluable.Otherwise, just buy one and keep it in you're bag just in case - it's cheap and functional.",4
"Really cheap stuff! DON'T BUY!

I should have realized that one does not get an authentic Nokia charger for $6(it was marked down to that from $24). Here I am thinking that it seems like such a good deal and this cheap charger with the name ""NAKLA"" shows up. I think ok, maybe this is one of those third party things which might just work and then plug it in. Initially, I plug it in for a whole hour and I see that it has charged to about 20%. A normal Nokia charger would charge it to almost 90% in that time!I was on a 15 minute phone call and then the battery just died on me. I plugged the charger and then there is this black screen that I have never seen before on my E71. I was trying to firmly press the pin and the pin just snapped. I regret having purchased this product. I need a new charger now and I am not even sure if I can turn my phone on again. Maybe this mistake has even cost me my battery.",0
"Work as advertised

Bought two of these so I can have them in various places (work, school, home) to charge my Nokia E71x phone. Worked as advertised. One of them did not worked when arrived (the plug didn't go all the way in to the phone). Contacted vendor and they promptly sent another one out. These are just chargers so there is not much to write about.",4
"Works properly with e71

Purchased this charger to replace a broken e71 charger. Works correctly. Unbeatable price. Nokia AC-4U is the charger model number. I would pay twice as much for it. Great stuff.",4
"Wrking Fine

Have no probs with this cahrger till date but the phone screen went blank and dont know why. I can't see who calls neither can I dial cos its a touch screen. had to ger a blackberry fone.",4
"Its a wall charger...

Not a whole lot to review - Shipping was fast and ordering was nice and easy, product showed up just as described - Its a wall charger for a nokia phone, I plugged it in, it works - Hooray!.",4
"Works great!

I decided to buy this product when the original charger of my Nokia N70 broke, It was a perfect replacement, it worked without any hassle. My only complaint is that it took so long to get it delivered to my house, almost 2 weeks long.",4
"Item is as described

I liked the product and it came on time am very happy with the product. It is as shown and described and a good fit to my NOKIA 5300 phone.",4
"Original or like original

This charger has the exact size of the connector for these types of phones. The reason that this is important is that I have bought a few of non-original Nokia chargers and they get disconnected (come out) very easily. This one charges fast and stays in.",4
"Fast Delivery and Product works!

The phone charger arrived within three days after the confirmation of the order and the item works perfectly well!",4
"Better than the original

This wall charger is really good. Battery is charged faster than with the one I that came with my cell phone.",4
"Nokia Caharger

This item works exactly as intended. I received the real NOKIA charger. My phone that I bought from ebay came with an aftermarket charger, that stopped working after a couple of months, you would need to fiddle with it indefinitely to get it to charge and then it would move a mm and stop charging. This charger works every time, so far (a couple of months) without a problem.",4
"Just what I expected.

Save yourself $30-$40 over what any of the major carriers would charge for a replacement in store. No complaints.",4
"My Charger

This product is just as good as my original nokia charger, also the shipping was extremly fast I ordered it on a Friday and it came on Monday",4
"Does the Job

I bought one of these for a back-up charger. Does the job.I prefer my tiny Nokia CA-100 USB charger though and use it the most.Works nice with my Nokia N95-3 phone and Nokia 800 Internet Tablet.",2
"Original part, cheap price

Thought I was going to get a cheap replacement (not the one pictured). This was the same nokia charger (ac-4u) that came with my n800. The only difference is that it did not come with the velcro strap.",4
"Great replacement charger!

I bought this charger to replace my original Nokia cell phone charger, and this one is a perfect, much cheaper version that works great! An original Nokia charger replacement would've cost me over $20!",4
"Cheap and best !!

I, in general am not very careful with all my equipment and wires associated. I ended up damaging/breaking my charger tip for my N800 when I tripped over it, and needed a new one. With this charger priced so low, and it being the OEM version, I just couldn't pass it. So, I bought 2 of them, one for a backup. They were delivered in around 3 days, and work perfectly. No issues at all. Very happy.",4
"Nokia e71x/e71 Charger

This isn't a really good product, the reason is for the end of the plug that connects into the mobile's charging port. It's very small and fragile, this is the 4th one I've had to buy within two year of owning the Nokia e71x. I am also a bit careless but that's just not a well thought of charger. I would recommend this product because Nokias are very good mobile except for this particular designed Charger.",3
"The product does not work

The product does not work, does not work, I feel cheated, just not working,should not mislead consumers that way, not honest.",0
"THIS ITEM DID NOT WORK

I received the product on time, BUT IT DOESN'T WORK. It worked the first time I inserted it into the phone, but after the first time, it stopped working. I tried it on 6 different electricity jacks, and on different phones, and it's not working! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER!",0
"WARNING: DONOT PURCHASE THIS CHARGER

Plain and simple, i bought this charger to charge my e71x, and it is not working. If you have a newer nokia model do not waste your time or money buying this item.Its not even nokia made like it says in the add, its made by Nakla-wtf!",0
"It's a faked Nokia

I checked the product when I received it. It is not marked as NOKIA but NAKLA!! Is that why there is only a side view of the charger on the website? I am angry about it not because of the charger not working well(it works fine so far), but because of the dishonest behavior of the seller. It says Nokia AC-4U Travel Charger on the website, except the product itself is not.",1
"Non OEM ( Knock off ) charger.

The item supplied to me was not an OEM Nokia charger as stated in the description. I received NaKLA ACP-12E charger instead. The units plug was loose in my phone. It was not marked with the Under Writers (UL) logo. I dared not plug it into the wall and instead took steps to return the item.",0
"Worked as Advertised

Before I ordered, I saw some reviews saying that the charger would not work with their phone. The charger works fine with my Nokia model 6133. Cheap and was sent very quickly.",4
"Small, fast, cheap.

Not much you can say about an AC adapter :) It's compact, it charges quickly, and it's inexpensive. To those whining about the charger not working with their phone, surely they should have checked the manual/spec for their phone to ensure that it works with the AC-4U before buying. Electronics aren't lego - Just because it fits the hole doesn't mean it's OK :P",4
"Nokia AC-4U

Got a Nokia AC-4U charger for my phone. Very fast shipping. The Nokia AC-4U works very well with my phone and there seems to be no problems with. This seller is highly recommended.",4
"Worth it

This is a great product! Bought it after forgetting my charger while traveling. Arrived in brand new condition and charges my E-72 efficiently. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a Nokia charger.",4
"Seems to Fit Nicely

This product seems to fit snuggly into the port. I've purchased three chargers for my phone (E71 Unlocked) in a year and a half and this one seems to work so far. The original charger had a short, one car charger got a short after about year and felt loose and one that I recently purchased which is another car charger and it is loose and has an extremely short cordNokia DC-4 Mobile Charger(although very stretchy, but useless because it pulls out to easy).Pros: Charges phoneCon: Takes up two or three ports on power strip",2
"GREAT!

I bought this charger because my sister had accidentally vacuumed her old one for her Nokia N810 Portable Internet Tablet and it works great! Shipping was like 50 cents in U.S. money and it came within 2 days! i loved it!",4
"DOES NOT WORK w/ Nokia e71x-REGARDLESS if REAL ac4u's DO work!!!!

i've purchased an official AC-4u charger from an AT&T retailer, and voila. It HAS worked! after losing this device, and trying to replace it w/ THIS ac-4u. No luck. Be careful if you own my phone or ANY other that MIGHT fit!",0
"Works for E71

My original charger died after 3 months due to Hawaii's moisture and humidity. The charging port was covered with rust and no longer function. I found this charger by searching for ""E71 charger"". There were a lot of sellers averaging around $5 with shipping. If you live in or near California, I recommend buying from Dealscaly. They sell it for $1.49 with shipping and it arrived to my California's address within 2 days! Great deal for a brand new original Nokia charger.",4
"review for management

Thank you for directly calling me for resolving the matter of my item not being shipped and sending another one.:)",3
"Nokia failed me

Nokia could not get me a charger to fit my Tracfone nor tell me model number needed. So, I turned to old reliable, Amazon, and took a shot at this one. Amazon shipped right away, but this model didn't fit. Later, a different model charger from Amazon did work.",0
"Good thing this item is cheap

Including the factory charger, this is the third time I have had to replace the charger since purchasing the Nokia e71x in Feb. 2010. I have never had to replace a charger for any other phone I have ever owned, and therefore I believe that Nokia has made a poor quality product to begin with. This charger works great (as did the other two in the beginning) and comes at a reasonable price. Good thing since I am extremely apprehensive as to whether or not it will last more than a few months. Just hope it will last until I am able to upgrade to a phone that does not have a small headphone/charger jack.",3
"great product

i was looking for a case for the zen vision and this product did not pop up. but when i read a review for another case there was a link for this product. i am glad i clicked it . the previous reviews for this case were great compared to the other one. it looks good it holds the zen in place with acces holes to all the inputs. also this product came from sf planet. they were great to shop with and a fast shipper",4
"Very nice

I am very glad that I decided on this case over the few alternatives. It is very aesthetically pleasing and looks very professional. It fits my Vision: W perfectly. The seller I bought it from sent it first class, and I recieved it in two business days.My only problem with the case is the kickstand. I appreciate the idea, but it does not seem to work properly. It snaps back to its closed position as soon as you let go of it, even if the player and case are on the table. The kickstand only proves to make it hard to open the case, as it gets in the way of the strap which must be unsnapped in order to open it.Other than the kickstand, this is a perfect product!",3
"Great alternative to the one made by Creative!

I looked a little bit more on Amazon and found this case for my new Zen W and boy was it worth it! It is a nice leather case, the craftsmanship is very good and it has a great attached kickstand! Just got it and it's AWESOME. I'm glad I found this instead of buying the one Creative makes which seems shawdily made. Also, the vender sent it first class so I got it in 2 days.",4
"Not for me. Horrible

There was no protective screen. It looks like it but when I got it there is nothing protecting the screen at all.Two. No belt clip. What a waste.Three. There is no holes for the charger. So everytime you wish to charge this you have to take it out of the case. And it fits snuggly.This case is a waste of money. Buy a better case.",0
"Just What I expected

I received my case today and i am satisfied by it. From the picture i saw on the page and the previous reviews written about it i was not surprised when i opened the package. I recommend it if you own a zen vision w. I had cracked the screen before and now that i have it repaired, i did not want that tragedy to occur again. The case fits perfectly, yet all the buttons and output areas are still exposed fore easy interaction.",4
"Great Case

Great Case. Fits the Zen vision: W like a glove. Has a little stand attached that I haven't fully figured out how to use. I like it because it's stylish, practicle and will protect the player very well.",3
"Zen fits perfectly

Seems to be made of good quality materials. Too bad the Zen doesnt get enough use in general.",4
"Nice case!

I bought this little case while buying my Zen Vision W 30Gb, and I can't imagine having the player without it. It has definately saved it from major dings, having been dropped a few times, and more than likely saved a lot of scratches.The only downside is no storage for anything like headphones or the video-out cables.",3
"Fits and looks great.

Love the case... too bad the Creative Zen W battery died on me and cannot find a new. Creative company stopped making them. The case fits a little tight but it time the case should stretch. I would recommend this product.",4
"zen vision w leather case

Ordered and recieved the case in about 3 days. It seems to be very well made and heavy duty, plus a back rest. I use the Zen a lot, so I will see how well the case holds up, but it looks great!!",4
"Sturdy, convenient

It removes the bulkiness of the zen and compacts it well within this case. The case is quite good looking and robust, in terms of protecting the player. Like most of the reviewers, the stand is something that is bit of an oddity here, Its intent is good, but the implementation leaves a lot to be desired.All in all, its a good case and you can purchase it with confidence.",4
"perfect fit

Its a perfect fit. Only downfall is the cover when you use the kickstand to watch a movie, if you don't flap it under it will flip back and cover the screen in the middle of the movie.",3
"Never Used

Although I have long since upgraded my cell. I never used this item and the seller was angry when I refused to change my buyer opinion of this product. The cases were too small and the incorrect item for the cell phones.",0
"Way better than a Razr!

This thing does everything a razr can do, but without all the software bugs. Alao, its design is far better, its not so long and wade, it slips right into your pocket because there isnt an antena or sharp edges. Its also very durable, I'v dropped it twice and it still works perfectly, and whatever material surrounds the metal casing is virtually scratch-proof, so it still looks great too.",4
"A beautiful phone but with some limitations

I love this phone. I love it so much when, having had it for just two weeks and accidentally immersing it in seawater so that it died, I bought another one. My original one was a free upgrade but after two weeks I was willing to spend 100 on a replacement. I liked it that much.I've now had my PEBL for over six months. I still love it, but some of its limitations have become apparent. I'll list the pros and cons and you can judge for yourself.**Pro the PEBL**It's a clamshell - why would anyone ever buy a phone that isn't a clamshell and risk phoning someone up when kicking their bag in a pub (yes, I did this with a normal phone, but fortunately phoned the friend I was in the pub with so we realised; saved a huge bill!)?Beautiful design and, as yet, I haven't found it at all flimsyThat fantastic opening manoeuvre which is just so coolSome good standard ringtonesBattery life seems fineMenus are reasonably customisable and there are lots of useful optionsThe phone is lightweight, fits in a lady's pocket and that smooth shape works wellReception seems fine wherever I use it and it's always easy to hear people and for them to hear me**Cons for the PEBL**The camera is really pants. The one on my previous Samsung was 10 times better and that was an older phone. The video feature is equally pants.Texting can be slow... you type quite far ahead of the actual phone sometimes, and I'm no speedy teenager at textingThe software that came with the phone doesn't work with my PC running WinXP (I think this is a conflict with my computer as it is meant to work); however, I have some other Bluetooth software which will work for transferring files and stuff, I just can't use all the address book features that are in the proper softwareThe main thing about this phone for me is the good design and it's very easy to live with. Despite the poor quality of photos I still give it 5 stars because I think it's that good. It won't suit everyone but that's why there are hundreds of different models of phone out there!",4
"Perfect Pink Phone

I really am happy with this phone overall. The pros: great color, it's not a RAZR so not everyone has one, I like how it opens up, looks great, works great. The cons: slightly bulkier than I'd like it to be, because it's an unlocked forgeign phone, some of the spelling of words are different than what we Americans are used to. Other than that, I would recommend it to anyone who wants something that works like a RAZR, functions like one, but just doesn't look like one. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it. I am on a Cingular network plan, and it works just fine.",3
"Awesome phone, crappy battery

This phone is super sexy and has awesome features. It does a lot more than your typical razr phone, I love the voice feature of just being able to say what number i want dialed and it will dial it. No need to program your voice for each name or number, It just knows! The only flaw with this phone is the battery dies SOOO fast! My old phone held a full charge for about 2 days before the battery starts to die, with this phone, the battery is dieing after about 12 hours. Would I buy this phone again?? In a heartbeat!",3
"Girlfriend Loves It!

My girlfriend has been wanting a new cell & when we saw this one for $99 she couldn't pass it up! I know it's an international phone but was really surpised when everything (manuals, quick guides, etc.) where in Italian but whatever a quick Google search & I had the language changed to English & I was on my way to programming it to work on the AT&T network. I bought an unlocked cell from Amazon before so I knew I wouldn't have a problem getting it to work with AT&T, took all of 10 minutes to input all the needed info & she was in business. This phone overall is pretty sweet, even thinking of picking up a black one for myself. Can't say anything negative about it, but for reviewing sake I'll nit-pick & say that expandable memory would be nice & maybe a better camera but she's not one that lives & dies by her cell's camera, she wanted a cell that not everyone had & she wanted a pink phone, this definitely fit the bill!",3
"don't spend this much money

I give it four stars because it's a good phone but, you can get this same phone from the motorola website (yes, it too is unlocked) for $165.99! It's a real good phone, but why spend money that you don't have to?",3
"durable and cute!

I love this phone! It is really cute and it works better than any other phone i have ever had. It is very clear and even the people I call tell me they can hear me clearer than they can hear most people!",3
"cool phone but make sure your sim card works with it

feels good in your hand......looks good BUT I couldn't use it because my sim card is old technology and my company won't upgrade me without changing my plan.... so if you have the same issue, don't get it!!!! Can wiht Italian wording which I didn't attempt to change cuz I sent it back.",2
"Motorola Pink PEBL

Great phone for my daughter in Europe and USA. Works great. Durable. Standard mini-USB power connection. Thanks!",4
"PEBL

It's a great phone - the only annoyance was that it wanted to text in italian and it was a pain to figure out how to change all the language defaults to english. that said, it wasn't a big deal and i'm very happy with it.",3
"unlocked quad 4

loved this phone - works fine with my current service (T mobile) has great features and it's PINK!",4
"you can buy bthis phone on motorola for 139.00

just get an unlocked phone at motorola site FOR 139.00. RIP OFF",0
"Good

It does what it's supposed to. Needed for your Wilson antenna. It's the only adapter that works with the Treo 600, and, yes the 600 and the 650 use different adapters.",4
"Great replacement battery

I needed a battery for my CU-500 because the old battery would not hold a charge.This battery works well and will allow me enough time between charges.Arrived quickly and was packaged well.",3
"good

got this for a family member they had to have a cover over it on the phone cause it didn't fit perfect. But it did the job.",2
"Great Service, Great product

I ordered two LG batteries for my elderly LG phones. The first ones sent did not hold a charge at all. I wrote to the vendor, mailed back the two defectives and immediately received new batteries that are working great. It's difficult to know if batteries are good by just looking at them- batteries are a crap shot. The true test of a good vendor is how they react in a customer service situation. I would give these guys 6 stars if I could.",4
"Makes an old phone new.

I purchased this to turn my old LG CU-500 into my drinking phone, after losing a 400$ smartphone out on the town. This battery works great, and probably lasts longer than the oem battery.",4
"Not Bad Not Bad At All!

I did have this cell phone for a half a year. it was a great cell phone but like all cell phones it had a few problems here and there.For example it would get really hot in about 5 minutes.Another problem was the un internal intenna if you were to drop it and break the antenna then your just f******* screwed. Anyway now i have an a630 its ok i like samsung",3
"too many problems

I had this phone since three years ago, the reason i got it cause is free. however, my girl was complain that some time the phone doesn't wake up like normal phone does. it will stay on black screen for couple second or sometime just lock on the black screen. but once you take off the battery and resite the phone it will work again. i thought most of these phone can last at less 5 years, what's up with that. well lucky my girl is going to get a new phone next may so i don't think it will be another samsung cheap phone.",0
"Best Phone EVER

This is my 4th phone.I have had a cell phone since I was 8. This Phone is great.but it needs ringtones...it has about 15(well I download most of mine)!!It's good on vaction because of the mobile web and GET IT NOW.U Have service where ever you go.AND IT HAS UNLIMITED TEXT AND CALLS TO ALL VERIZON PEOPLE.Dont have pre-paid have Verizon.",4
"This Phone Sucks!

I have owned this phone for less than 6 month. The battery died and will no longer hold a change. Then the flip part of the phone cracked. Verizon says oh well, guess you'll have to buy a new one (They sell it at $150, what a joke!). Sure, when you sign up, the phone is free, but the worst customer service and the quality of the phones will cost you more pain and suffering then an Iraqi in Guantanamo!",0
"b-day gift, x-mas, and report card-i deserve a phone!

i am 12 and got this fone for my b-day, x-mas, and my straight-a report card. its a really good fone, but my friend has a similar fone with about 70 more ringtones, makes no noise when texting, and has a larger, brighter screen. its still a good fone though.",3
"Good phone.

I've had this phone for about six months and have had no problems with it. It's a little plain, but if you just want a phone instead of a toy, it's great. Holds charge for about 3 days with normal use (I talk for about an hour to an hour and a half a day).And just in reponse to another reviewer's comments- I've had a similiar experience with Verizon where I was required to purchase a replacement phone (not the A650, this was an older Nokia) when mine broke. Yeah it sucks, but it happens. And I wouldn't really compare the inconvenience of buying a new phone to being imprisoned. And for the record, I beleive most Iraqi POWs are held in Iraqi prison facilities, not at Guantanamo Bay. You're probably thinking of terror suspects, as THEY are held at Gitmo. That's understandable though- you're definitely not the only American to confuse al Qaeda and Iraq.",4
"Great phone

This is a great phone. I just got one, as well as my parents each got one. The display if vibrant and easy to understand. The sound quality and reception are great.For those who need a phone with caller id and a display on the outside, this phone is not for you. Same with bluetooth, not for you. I don't know why people get this phone and then complain about missing features that are obviously not there from the get go. It should not have been bought in the first place.This is a great minimal feature phone.I love the fact the using a open source program called bitpim and a usb data cable I can sync the phone with my mac for phone numbers, addresses, and wallpapers.Great phone, if it has what you want.",4
"Got a title

This Phone is one of the best that i have ever used. it is great and cheap and hey it even looks good.Sound Volume: 9/10 Perfect but the elderly may have liked it louderSound Quality: 10/10 No skips or haven for me to say what?Features: 10/10 For a cheap phone it has an amazing amount of featuresRinger Volume: 8/10 Nice but not that loudRinger Quality: 9/10 Its a cheap phone so no polyphonic ringers but does its jobFaceplate: 10/10 Doesnt get scratched and looks coolScreen Size: 10/10 This is cheaper than the lgvx3200 and the screen is biggerStyle: 10/10 Looks really goodReception: 10/10 Never less than 2 barsColor on Screen: 6/10 It will looks really bad unless you turn down the contrast then it is excellentSize: 10/10 Very compactMenu: 10/10 Very easy to useGraphics: 8/10 Very good but parts of the menu might not be appealingSpeed: 10/10 Very fastKeypad: 8/10 Its a very good keypad but it gets hotDropped Calls: 9/10 Not to many dropped callsBattery Life: 10/10 Perfect for a clamshell",4
"Great Basic Features with a Few Problems

GOOD:This phone works great as a basic Tri-Mode phone. Dropped calls are rare when in motion, and the sound quality - both incoming and outgoing - is quite good. This is also a nod to Verizon's excellent network coverage and roaming abilities.MEDIOCRE:The voice-dialing feature is a very poorly designed afterthought. You can't record a voice tag and link it to a number in memory - instead you have to manually re-enter the number into the ""Voice Dial"" section. Any time you re-record a voice tag, the number must be manually re-entered. If you want a safer phone to operate while in motion, this is not the phone for you.Downloading ringtones is obtuse, expensive, and non-intuitive. I don't care about ringtones, but if this is important to you, Verizon charges you for web-time during browsing and downloading, and the Get-It-Now structure on this phone is a little frustrating.BAD:The headset jack is not robust enough for normal wear. I have traded in this phone once during 18 months of normal use due to broken solder contacts on the headset jack. There is no excuse for a fragile headset jack on a non-Bluetooth wireless phone.Then again, Verizon doesn't offer a tri-mode phone with Bluetooth in my area (Minneapolis). Fewer customers roaming on analog networks means higher profits for Verizon, and worse service for customers using its high-featured phones. Only Cingular seems to really serve this section of the market, but Cingular's network coverage is slightly inferior in the areas I frequent.The phone's software is a bit buggy in regards to the microphone. Operations performed during a call can randomly turn off the microphone, and the only way to turn it back on is to either restart the call or reboot the phone. If I don't fuss with the phone during a call, microphone operation seems stable.SUMMARY:This phone gets three stars because it gets the basics right; I can make and receive calls and text messages reliably while tower-hopping. If voice-dialing, cheap & easy ringtones, and/or regular headset operation is important to you, you may want to look elsewhere. I certainly will when my current contract is up.",2
"Many Features Yet Average Satisfaction

This flip phone replaced a non-flip phone. The smaller size is convenient but comes at the price of losing almost an hour of talk time compared to larger phones. (The A650 gets about three hours.) It performs well and Verizon service is very reliable.The color screen is sharp and there are a lot of nice features like a monthly calendar display and easy to set reminders and alarms. The voice dialing is easy to set and use. Entering text is easier than my old phone. Unfortunately, Samsung's taste in graphic styles is not very svelte (a la Nokia). The fonts, colors, menu layouts and background pictures are not as attractive as many other phones I have seen.Two very irritating things about Verizon's treatment of customers using this phone: First, Samsung's website shows the phone is capable of accepting messages with photo attachments that can be used as screen savers or backgrounds and Kodak's oPhoto site offers an easy way to send such messages but Verizon restricts this feature to camera phones. Second, the generic black ear bud offered on Verizon's web site is terrible. I had one like it for my previous phone and it fell apart a week after I started using it. Again, Samsung's website shows how far below potential is the service Verizon is offering by selling a Samsung ear bud in silver that matches the phone, adds a send/end button on the cord feature and costs almost ten dollars less than Verizon's inferior offering.",2
"Serious Quality Control Problem

This phone has so much potential. I really wanted to like it. But I went through 4 of these phones between June and September.There is a SERIOUS quality control problem with these phones. The first one just didn't get signal beyond 1 or 2 bars. Anywhere. The second had a speaker problem. I could hear people, but they frequently couldn't hear me. Third phone would randomly shut down regardless of battery life. Fourth phone, the monitor would randomly stop working.Verizon can be a great service. As you can imagine, I spent a lot of time on the phone with their customer service department. They're nice, they're friendly, and if this model phone were of the same quality I wouldn't be writing this review.I've since switched to an LG VX3300.",1
"Great Reliable Phone

I have had the Samsung A650 phone for a year now and I have been very pleased with its performance. The battery life is great-I usually charge it twice a week. This phone has survived bouncing around in my backpack and being dropped regularly with no signs of damage. It has a relatively user friendly interface and I haven't had any problems with call quality. In summary, this is a great, simple, reliable phone.",4
"Good and reliable phone.

I've had the Samsung Sch a650 for about 10 months and my service is with Verizon Wireless and it's really a solid and reliable phone. I just use my cell phone for talking and nothing else...no Internet, videos, organizer...etc. And I've owned a Samsung cell phone before and I really liked the previous phone I had with Sprint. I think Samsung phones are well designed, sturdy (dropped it a few times) and provide good quality voice. This phone is no exception. What I liked was that it's relatively slim and compact. Has excellent audio quality. Samsung's UI is also really simple and easy to learn. Talk time is good. And combined with Verizon Wireless service -- it's the best cell phone/plan I've ever had. What I don't like is the way Samsung designs the charger port at the very bottom of the phone. This port is relatively unprotected and can get very dirty and wet (which destroys the phone). My wife has destroyed 2 of these phones b/c our 12 month old son decided to use it as a teething toy (her own fault). It initially comes with a plastic cover which you can place there but it's really impractical. I wish they designed a plastic pieces that stays attached to the phone. For me, I've had no problems since I keep in my pocket and pretty dry. If you're looking for a solid basic phone with easy to use features and good quality...get this one.",3
"5 out of 5.not a kid 31

This Phone is one of the best that i have ever used. it is great and cheap and hey it even looks good.Sound Volume: 9/10 Perfect but the elderly may have liked it louderSound Quality: 10/10 No skips or haven for me to say what?Features: 10/10 For a cheap phone it has an amazing amount of featuresRinger Volume: 8/10 Nice but not that loudRinger Quality: 9/10 Its a cheap phone so no polyphonic ringers but does its jobFaceplate: 10/10 Doesnt get scratched and looks coolScreen Size: 10/10 This is cheaper than the lgvx3200 and the screen is biggerStyle: 10/10 Looks really goodReception: 10/10 Never less than 2 barsColor on Screen: 6/10 It will looks really bad unless you turn down the contrast then it is excellentSize: 10/10 Very compactMenu: 10/10 Very easy to useGraphics: 8/10 Very good but parts of the menu might not be appealingSpeed: 10/10 Very fastKeypad: 8/10 Its a very good keypad but it gets hotDropped Calls: 9/10 Not to many dropped callsBattery Life: 10/10 Perfect for a clamshell",4
"Hinges Break Too Easily

Our familiy owns threee Samsung SCH-a650 phones. So far, two of them have broken in the exact same place: the right hinge material near the antenna. Both occurred soon after the one-year warranty was up.This appears to be the result of weak plasic in this area. With the hinge plasic broken, the phone opens and closes with difficulty. There is no longer a nice snap shut, and it will open too easily. Eventually the phone becomes unservicable and has to be replaced.If you have this phone, I recommend that you treat it more gently than is normally required for this type phone.",1
"Decent Basic Phone

This is a decent cell phone for those who do not need extra features like a camera or a built-in mp3 player. Although these are most likely caused by lack of reception, many of my calls have been dropped and battery life has been very short (mine has died within one day since charging). The phone also has a tendency to heat up during prolonged calls - more than 20 minutes or so. There is no external screen which means that caller id is basically displayed on the main screen. Overall it is an adequate phone for light users.",2
"great cell phone for the price

I have owned this cell phone for 2 years now and it has never given me any problems. Its probably one of the most durable cell phones i have ever had. Its been dropped onto pavement many times, thrown and what not and never failed to work. I have a new cell phone because it was time for me to upgrade, but if your looking for a cheap very reliable cell phone this is defenitley the one to choose.",4
"Pretty Good

What I like about this phone is that is has a color screen, it's light weight, and it has internet acces.. I would like it if the phone would be able to recieve pictures, but I guess that's only available in the more expensive phones from Verizon. As for everything, this is a great phone for what I use it for.",3
"One of the greatest!!!!!!!

I loved this cell phone for the durance of time that i had it before i broke it by dropping it in water. anyway to say this phone is anything short of spectacular is false. it was great the bars were always full. it alson had a very nice look so it. better thatn any motorola or sanyo people! it has features like no hands feature and unlike some cheap nokias you can even plug in a headset to listen to people. I would definetly reccomend it toall of you if you are looking for a nice cheap color phone loook no further this owns any nokia.",4
"Not Bad Not Bad At All!

I did have this cell phone for a half a year. it was a great cell phone but like all cell phones it had a few problems here and there.For example it would get really hot in about 5 minutes.Another problem was the un internal intenna if you were to drop it and break the antenna then your just f******* screwed. Anyway now i have an a630 its ok i like samsung",3
"Great Basic Color Phone- 4 and 1/2 to 5 stars

I had an A670 and it got stolen. :-( So now I got this phone instead. I just got it today so I am not sure about the battery yet.Pros:Cute, small, lightweight,great size. i love the keypad-especially the way it lights up. It has EMS (enhanced messaging service-send text messages with pictures and sound and stuff)analog roaming, and you can change the wallpaper when it turns on and off. I also love the design and the fact that it has a full size screen unlike a lot of small color phones that don't have a full screen.Cons:(not too many)not that customizable-my friend has the x426 which is basically the same design and a very similar phone except it has more ringtones and you could customize more sounds such as the keypad, and power on/off sounds and you could also change the color of the service LED. It is not such a big deal however and so far that is the only con I have. It also has no camera but if you want a camera phone don't buy this phone and complain it has no camera. The outside screen is nice to have but not extremely essential-it doesn't matter so much to me that the phone doesn't have oneI am so far very satisfied with this phone. If I could get another camera phone I would get the a670 because I like samsung phones the best and it had a good camera and stuff but i couldnt get a camera phone because it was expensive and i am glad i got this phone instead of the LG color phone i was also thinking about buying.I would recommend this phone to anyone who doesn't want a camera phone but wants a small nice flip phone. It is great for teenagers like me or kids or even adults. By the way, you can change the voice mail and text message alerts-just go to messages, message setting,message alert,type, and it will let you choose the ringers.",4
"Good phone to get started with

Im 13 years old and i have this phone. I received it in july 2004 for a gift. This was my first cell phone (and still is). If your looking for a pure phone, then this is the phone for you. I never drop any calls and there is almost always full service. The battery life is so-so but i charge mine a lot. It's small and sharp looking. I text a lot so its nice having ems. The only downside as with every verizon phone is that it has no games. Overall if your looking for a phone for talking or for SMS this is the phone for you.",4
"Review of Verizon (samsung) A650

I am 14 years old, and just going into high school. This is a good phone for my age... especially since I am paying for it myself (although people my age and younger are getting their parents to pay for top of the line phones with all the stuff). The phones alright i guess. I wish it had an option on ""get it now"" to buy wallpaper, because their wallpaper really sucks. Honesly, Who wants to have fish or a clock in their background. I saw that someone wrote something about how hot it gets... I couldn't help but laugh, because that happens to me so much... thats why i asked for a handsfree mic thing-a-majig for christmas. I havent had a big probelm with it yet, but its only been 2 or 3 months. Theres a few nics and dents on it from dropping it. The overall apperaence of it isnt the most attractive... just normal. Service seems pretty good. Most of the time I only have 2 bars, but it still works jsut as good. Ive been on a major quest to get wallpapers.",2
"Not a good design

I have had this phone for about a year (from Verizon) and it has constantly has had problems. The phone has stopped continously ringing since about 9-10 months ago and instead rings for a second or two before falling silent. It also will answer without being open. The phone takes about 3 to 5 minutes to load depending on the signal. The features are also terrible with few wallpapers, no games, and bad ringtones (at most 20, half are bells in different tones).",1
"Worst Phone Ever

This was the worst phone I have ever owned. The battery life was very weak, lasting only half a day! The phone gets very hot when you talk on it. Verizon service is not very good either, my husband had the same phone and it got so hot while sitting in a counter that the inside melted. Mine had the same problem. When we tried to return them verizon said that we would have to get the same phone. Who would want to deal with those problems again?",0
"Don't buy this phone

I have now had two Samsung A650s. Both have cracked on the exact same side near the indicator light. It has been three months since I paid $50 for a new phone. Now, Verizon is saying that Samsung won't replace the phone since it apparently has water damage. The water damage indicator on the back of the phone must be sensitive to humidity since I never dropped it in the water. So my only options are to either repair it myself or pay $170 for a new phone. I will never get this phone again and I wouldn't have bought it this time around except it was the only one I could get for under $150. By this time, I've almost spent that much, so I might as well have bought a good one to begin with. Don't buy this phone if you can help it. A phone should last longer than 3 months.",0
"A GOOD PHONE

4.5 Stars!!! This is the first phone I have ever had, since I am just going into middle school. I think this phone is good, but is doesn't have a camera. It is very easy to use and it caller I.D. The numbers are spaced out good and it is very clear. The few things I would like to have on this phone would be some better rings (but you can just get them at www.vzwpix.com!), some equiped games (you can get them at www.vzwpix.com, too!), and wallpaper.(you can get them too!)Overall, this is a very good phone! I would still like a camera. You should get this phone if you haven't ever had a phone before. Again, you should get this phone.",4
"TOO HOT TOO HANDLE

I got this phone the other day, thought it would be a good basic phone, and the first problem was the volume settings. Just because you use the volume control on the side, it does not adjust all of the settings with sound; like you have to individualy set the ringer volume, than the speaking volume, etc.Another major problem was that it would burn up when talking on the phone about 2 min in the conversation. It would heat to about 100 degrees F. It was hot enough to cause burns to the cheek and chin. Doing research, I relieze that all Samsung models (a610, a650, a670, etc.) have this same problem.The phone is not pre-loaded with any games, nor any good ring tones, except the 10 pathetic tones and bells.One more thing, the reason Verizon is offering the ""Buy 1, Get 3 Free"" is because they know there are flaws, plus this phone has been availible on the market for years and they need to deplete their supply for new models.I recomend the Kyocera KX1v!",0
"Bad Model...

Initially the phone worked fine until 5 months later. Without dropping the phone (which Verizon accused me of) the screen turned black. For $50 I received the same model replacement phone. This 2nd phone gave me problems 6 months later with call reception. I either couldn't hear the caller or the caller was coming in and out. After much complaints to Verizon, they exchanged my phone with another one (same model). Now this 3rd phone is giving me problems also. The reception is fine, but now no one can hear me. My voice comes thorough very low, faint, and with the complaints from my friends that I sound like I'm far away. I have had it with this phone and with verizon. Very poor customer service and handling of this problem. I can't wait for my contract to be up.",0
"Don't quit your day (or night) job

This phone has 2 problems: 1.) The screen is impossible to read in daylight, 2.) The keys are not back lit so you can't dial in the dark.If you make all of your calls from indoors under non-natural lighting, this phone is a good basic model. I use it as a calculator and an alarm and there are tons of other features I don't use. Supposedly you can download games using the Get It Now feature - I saw another reviewer complaining about lack of games.I do like the ability to set multiple phone numbers for a single entry, the speed dial options, and the voice options which are mostly accurate when I don't have road noise in the background.The only other complaint I have is that there seems to be no one way to universally set the volume of all the sounds the phone makes. When you want to turn it to silent, I found I had to not only set the volume of the ringer, but the volume of the voice mail notification, the alarm, and the service area indicator all separately. But maybe I just couldn't find it on the menus.I ordered a leather case with the phone. The clip spring quit working within 2 weeks and the car charger quit within 2 months.In summary, for a basic phone that you are not playing games on or taking pictures with, you are better off with a high-contrast monochrome with backlit keys.",2
"A GOOD PHONE

4.5 Stars!!! This is the first phone I have ever had, since I am just going into middle school. I think this phone is good, but is doesn't have a camera. It is very easy to use and it caller I.D. The numbers are spaced out good and it is very clear. The few things I would like to have on this phone would be some better rings (but you can just get them at www.vzwpix.com!), some equiped games (you can get them at www.vzwpix.com, too!), and wallpaper.(you can get them too!)Overall, this is a very good phone! I would still like a camera. You should get this phone if you haven't ever had a phone before. Again, you should get this phone.",4
"Mediocre Phone, Freezes Up Often

I've had my Samsung A650 for about a year and a half now using Verizon wireless. Its a pretty mediocre phone.Firstly, it has about the fewest features I've ever seen on a phone. Its barebone all the way. Secondly, the signal strength is poor. Whenever I compare signal strength on my A650 to another phone next to mine (usually a verizon phone since my whole family uses verizon), the A650 will always have a weaker signal, sometimes much weaker. Thirdly and most importantly, it just freezes up sometimes. Nothing works. The buttons don't work, and you can't make calls out or receive calls. You have to actually physically remove the battery, and then reinsert it and then restart the phone. My phone freezes up every one or two weeks, no reason and no warning.",1
"Love It !!!!!!

This wonderful compact phone was my first. I have droped this thing so many times and it still works as if I just took it out of the box 2 years ago. So my contract is almost up so that means i have to get a new phone, yah it will be hard to part with it i might have to save it and put it one display ( i know it sounds wierd but that is just me i save things like that for memories).",4
"Fine Phone

I drive trucks cross-country on rigid time schedules. The Samsung A650 with its tri-mode of operation leaves very few dead zones where I am unable to call out or receive a call. That's important in case I need service (eg. blowout, no-start) or am delayed by weather or an accident.",4
"Wonderful Phone

I have used this phone for 2 years, every day, and have never had a single problem with its performance. (No instances of dropped calls, poor reception, or lack of service). Never once has it been powered off from the day I purchased it, and nothing has had to be replaced. Excellent, excellent phone. It now rests in its original box, should I ever need to call upon it again.",4
"Misleading

Although these phone cases say RAZR V3, V3c, V3m in the title when you search them on Amazon, they don't necessarily fit the phones. I have a V3m phone, but the cases don't fit my phone. I've emailed the company and they had no real answer. They don't acknowlege that when you search for V3m cases, these cases come up as solutions and actually say V3m on the title of the search. Furthermore, it took around 15 calendar days to get my cases which was longer than estimated. I would never order from this company again. Instead of them tracking down the package they sent, they believed it was my responsibility to find the lost package. Pathetic.",0
"Nope! Didn't like the phone case.

This product has already broke into pieces and is no longer protecting my phone the way it should be.",0
"good overall

it's good protection for the phone. my phone is pink and i chose this so it would make it purple, and it did, but some of the pink parts are still showing, but i guess it can't be helped. The only thing i didn't like is that it was extremely hard for me to put on the front part of the case, and really hard to take off too, so I haven't taken it off since I put it on. I think all the designs of the case match the parts of the phone so that's good. For the cost i think it's a good case. I just have to break it to get it off.lastly, the side buttons are harder to reach, but I get used to it.",2
"Good item, recommend

As long as you have the right type of RAZR for the case, it fits perfectly. It doesn't fall off but will come right off if you decide to take it off, so it's nice. It allows you full access to the buttons, but you have to get used to having a barrier surrounding the button. It took a little getting used to before I got the button thing down, but now I can do it no problem. It might be harder if you have large fingers though... Overall, I love it and it protects my phone from scratches.",3
"Nice buy for the price

This is a nice plastic, hardcover for a Motorola phone. It takes a bit of effort to get the cover on, but it does fit. Secondly, your phone may not close all the way, at least mine doesn't, but it closes enough to make your phone 'shut off'. A few dings may crack the case, but it wont completely tear it apart, at least not yet. Look at it this way, at least it won't be your phone!",3
"Wouldn't be prudent

The shipping on this item was very good, but the quality is terrible. Needs recharging almost everyday whereas the OEM battery could last for days. The use of the phone has not changed so that cannot be a factor.",1
"USED!!! Not New! Questionable OEM...

This item is obviously USED and just repackaged in a plain plastic bag. This battery arrived scratched and scruffed up with black markings clearly evident of previous uses. MY OEM battery was made in Japan but the received battery is labeled as Made in China. The received battery also only hold charge for half the time of my OEM battery. Cost of return shipping for an exchange is not worthwhile. Buying another replacement for this replacement from another vendor.",0
"Nokia OEM BLC-2 3.6 V Cellphone battery

This battery is the original equipment manufactured for specific Nokia cellphones. It charged up and works perfectly, as expected. The similar battery it replaced lasted for over 3 years. The price paid was less than half what the cellphone service quoted, including shipping.",4
"Works for me...

I believe this to be the OEM battery. The only real difference I can see is there's no Nokia hologram sticker on it but my original one also was made in China as is this new one.It doesn't seem to last quite as long as the original but it may be I'm using the phone more.At any rate, I'm satisfied as my old battery has had it, and I'll probably buy from them again if they sell something I need.The battery did arrive before the estimated delivery date.",4
"Dead battery!

I recently purchased this Nokia battery from Amazon. It was a dead battery so a local cell phone company replaced it with a battery that works. While this is the first Nokia battery purchased at Amazon, it's the second identical Nokia that's gone kaput within the first year of using. I cannot recommend this product.",0
"Nokia Cell Phone Battery

This product works great, it saved me on purchasing a new cell phone. The battery last a long time before I need to recharge. For only a few dollars it is a well worth buy if you want to save a little money verses buying a new cell phone. The company was prompt in delivering this product. Will do business with the supplier again in the future.",4
"Satisfied customer

I needed to contact the vendor, since the first one simply did not charge up. The vendor was accomodating, and sent one that works just fine. I am satisfied.",4
"nice case

keeps your phone protected, clean, and looks sharp.the case easily seperates from the belt clip.",3
"Good Phone w/ Media Playback

This is a good purchase. It came with $50 air time to start the subscription.Good durable phone.For people who desire Touch Screen phone, it is a good deal. It does not cost arms and legs! Hooray!",3
"EXCELLENT DATA CABLE FOR NOKIA 6620

Until I purchased the DKU-2 Data Cable for my NOKIA 6620 Cellphone, I was unable to download various information to my computer. Now, with the DKU-2 Data Cable for my NOKIA 6620 Cellphone, I can go online, download information stored in my NOKIA 6620 Cellphone such as specific messages from my mobile phone, and many other applications! The DKU-2 Data Cable was not available to me except through AMAZON. And, therefore, I'm very grateful to AMAZON for my being able to purchase the DKU-2 Data Cable for my NOKIA 6620 Cellphone!",4
"Useless

Roxio pretends that the created ringtones can be used with an LG VX8100, but Verizon offers no way to use sounds as ringtones, and Roxio's directions to the phone don't correspond to the software options on the phone. After wasting a couple of hours in futility with this software (which often crashes on a Mac), I found myself mumbling ""iPhone... iPhone... iPhone"".",0
"Not Worth The Price

This program is a simple Wav Editor. No way to save your final results. Only available option is to send to their website and then download to your phone. I wonder how many other people share your ringtones. I did not find it to be compatible with my Motorola RAZR nor with T-Mobile as advertised. Agent469.",0
"does not work as advertised

Xingtone 5 is advertised as being compatible with a Nokia 6030 phone. After buying the product I discovered it is not compatible with the phone. Roxio admits there is a problem but continues to advertise it as compatible. Don't assume that your phone will work with the software even if it is listed on the Xingtone website.Not good",0
"Great Program!!

We bought this for our sixteen year old daughter and she had the program installed and her ring tones created and on her phone in no time at all! Software runs great on Windows XP and the tones sound great on her Pantech C300 phone running on the Cingular network. Not only does it save us in download fees, she has a greater variety of music to pick from by using her own CD's.",4
"Find free software on the Internet

A complete waist of American dollars. Sooo not worth the money. I've gotten better quality with ""free"" software from the Internet. If I were the merchant selling this junk, I'd be ashamed to take anyones money. And if I were the creator, I'd hide my face in shame.The, ""Tech Nut"".",0
"not worth a penny

software worked great until the website went down that sends the ringtones to your phone, could never get a hold of customer service, so much easier to download free apps online",0
"Do NOT waste your money!

This product is NOT worth the disk it is printed on!There is NO customer support and this product does NOT work with Vista (No matter what they tell you)!I could not get this program to work at all - even following the instructions on their Fact Sheet!For a far superior product use DJTone Express!",0
"Cell Phone Battery

The battery matches my samsung phone and allows it to work.I am very happy with it.",4
"Works well to keep makeup off of phone.

Had a slight problem with the cover sticker coming off on the outside piece, but in general, it is great to keep the makeup off of the phone.",3
"Hard to install and not very durable

I should have been wearing magnifying glasses when trying to install this on my Razr because the fit has to be PERFECT or you can see bubbles on the edges. I wound up throwing the out the outside skin after my botched installation attempt. The inside skin started picking up junk on the edges after a week or so and so I pulled it off.It IS crystal clear, I'll give it that, but big marks down for installation hassles and lack of durability.",1
"Perfect Product

I bought two sets so I can change them in a year but they fit perfectly, cant even tell they're on they are so clear and easy to see through",4
"Really amazed, this is a great little product!

OK, for the price, I am thinking that I am going to get a cheesy piece of plastic cling wrap or something along that line.Nut-uh.This is a tough piece of plastic that is crystal clear. The application on my razr phone was simple. The instructions were so easy that even I figured it out, and the shield fits the screen so closly, I now cannot tell that I have a screen guard on my phone.I am very impressed. Now my nephew is wishing that he had ordered one for his phone before it got all scratched up. I am going to check this same maker to see if they make IPOD screen covers.Good deal, no worries here.",4
"v3 screen protector beats the tacky clipons

I like the v3 for its slim design, I don't evenly like using those slimprofile clip on holsters. As for protecting my v3 I've looked at those clip on colored plastic cases and its defeats the slim look. These screen protectors from Eforcity were shipped quickly. Comes with good instructions, a special plastic squeegee, and micro fiber polish cloth.There no adhesive but some kind of polymer peel away both sides and sticks on. I can be removed and reapplied but if you are careful the first time then you'll be fine. Its not as thick as laminate but just right to not be obtrusive but its not flimsy like, kind of like car tint.",4
"Not as strong as described

The protective covers were flexible, but didn't have enough magnetic pull to stay on the glass that needed protecting. The flimsy paper ""spatula"" that is given with the product to help iron out any air bubbles did not work well, it created more air pockets. The film was easily gummed up and became blurry and fogged. I never got a first use out of it. It was no where near the strength claimed in the description. Honestly, the protective film that comes with the new phone works better... and that's not saying much.",0
"DON""T

If you enjoy mind numbingly tedious work with no hope of a satisfactory result; then by all means order these.",0
"Absolute Must-Have

This is an absolute must-have for anyone with an LCD-display phone. It's true, though, that it does take some care, finesse, good light, and fingernails to apply the protective shield to the screen.Mine came with a set of two (inner & outer displays), and a small swatch of pink microfiber cloth for cleaning the screens. The protective shields are themselves covered on both sides by a clear plastic film that must be removed. There is a label on each side telling you in what order they should be removed and how to install the shield. You do have to flick up the invisible edge of the film with your fingernail before you can pull it off. The inner surface of the shield is adhesive, but it can be removed and repositioned.It isn't as easy as it sounds to get it positioned perfectly, and I found that I couldn't completely get every bubble pressed out. However, once I put my case back on the outside of the phone and turned it on, I couldn't see the bubbles at all. For something so thin, it's amazingly sturdy. It also seems impervious to fingerprints, and the display is just as clear and bright with it on. The little cleaning cloth should also be handy for glasses and camera lenses.The problem one reviewer had with the shield touching the keypad must be particular to that phone. It doesn't seem to be doing that on mine.",3
"v3 razor screen shield works well

I like this film a lot. Its quality is very good, similar to quality auto tint. Precision cut, professional product it appears to be. I would recommend this company.",4
"Inten screen protector is awesome

I've got my V3 for more than a year, and just recently I've decided to get it a screen protector. This 2 pieces one is really good, usually what I found in the market are those 1 piece ones. This Insten one comes with a nice package with free cloth so you could clean your screen before applying the screen protector.My phone screen had a tiny scratch from my last drop of the phone, but after I applied the screen protector, it disappeared .. haha what a surprise ..Nice item here ..",4
"Definitely worth the $

This was definitely worth the shipping. The item itself was a few cents, under a dollar. The protectors are absolutely invisible if you apply them carefully, first making sure that the cover is straight and then applying it slowly going from one corner and using the squeegee. I did the smaller one first and had no trouble at all, I was a pro by the time I got to the larger cover. They work great and are totally invisible. A very good product that I wish I had for all my previous phones. Can't recommend it enough.",4
"Not Bad But!

This product isnt that bad but i found a better one online that had more to it with material for the screen shield. So i gave this one to my mother while i purchsed the other one, plus the one i got has a lifetime warranty with coverage so i wont have to worry about damage done to my phone by the product and i can get the product replace at any time. Overall not bad but could be better.",3
"A Perfect Fit!

So glad to have found this item on Amazon. The clear, scratch-resistant guards fit almost perfectly onto the Motorola Razr V3XX with a minimum of air bubbles which, as a previous poster included, do not show up when the screens are lit. Thank you for a great product, fast delivery!",4
"Great product to own for any Motorola Phone Owner!

What a terrific purchase! I was so tired of constantly wiping down my screens over and over again, but this little shield truly was worth its weight in gold! Although it seems insignificant at first, its great to have a clear scratch free, dust free screen every time I pop open my phone!It is a MUST OWN for those who want to keep their screen staying pristine!",4
"nice cover

I tend to be a little rough on a phone. This cover is easily applied and so far seems pretty sturdy. I would purchase again.",4
"Good Screen Protector

It works well with my black Razr v3. A little tricky to put on but not too bad.",3
"It works... but..

The product is good. It fits nicely, takes a bit of finesse to install, stays on and does a good job of protecting the screens, I think. But, where is this ""lint cloth""? For two pieces of plastic no bigger than a credit card all told, it is really pricey, and the shipping is a rip, and to top off the injury, they don't even send you the little ""bonus"" they advertise. I give it 4 stars because it works, but the marketing is a bit slippery.",3
"That was an experience

I have two RAZRs. My first attempt was a disaster and I decided to use the outer screen as a template for what the screen size is supposed to be. (Why they have the wrong size I'm not sure). So the second try I cut it to size before separating it and applied it without a hitch. Then on the second phone I was at my fiancée's house which has many cats and flying little fuzzy hairs everywhere. (Not a good idea). So the application went smoothly but there were fuzzys under the screen rendering it kind of pointless to have a protector on it to keep it clean. It was impossible to use it and I threw it away. So 1/3?",3
"Extremely Scratch-Resistant. Slight Hiccup Installing.

Installing the two cover pieces was easy and almost instantaneous. There are two tabs you need to pull, one removes a plastic slip so the ""sticky"" side is exposed and can be applied to each of the two phone LCD screens. The second tab you remove after applying the sticky side.Well, the second tab I couldn't remove easily ... ended up gunking up the scratch-resistant surface (but not the LCD screen itself). After scratching for a few minutes, the gunk went away. It was a good proof-of-concept test ... the screen doesn't have one scratch on it after I was done. 4 stars ... 5 if the second tab could be removed easier.Side Note: This worked on a V3a MotoRazr just fine.",3
"Worked.

I'm always dropping the phone and its great too cover up the window on the phone too.",4
"Wish I had bought more

Works great, when my cat attacked the phone he scratched the protective strip instead of destroying the screen. Wish I had bought more as backups!",4
"Nice product

Nice lens cover - almost invisible. The hard plastic does not seem to interfere with the phone or function. The lens fits great and is less noticeable on the larger screen, where as the lip of the smaller - outer screen seems like it could get rubbed, due to being slightly raised. It's really not that big a deal. I even put the lenses on my son's phone without him noticing.",3
"nice screen guard for a great price

The screen guard went on the phone pretty easily. You do have to take your time putting it on especially to make sure you get the air bubbles out but you can always take it off and try putting it on again. The plastic gets a bit greasy from putting it next to your head but it is easy to wipe off.",4
"Unfortunate

I was really looking forward to protecting my screens so when I got the guards I immediately wanted to put them on my phone. Unfortunately they come with a sticker on the front that leaves way too much residue. I tried to rub out the residue with warm water and a towel, it just got worse. I tried to use nail polish remover (carefully) to take the residue off and it still wouldn't come off! After this whole process the screen was full of my fingerprints and residue all over! I had to throw them out because there was just no way of getting them clean!",0
"Works just fine

I've had it on my phone for a few months now and it's still stuck on securely. It's doing a good job!",4
"good

really really good product works perfectly a i have this in my phone my husband and my sister in law",4
"Just as I expected it to be

Trying to place the cover on without having any air bubbles was the tricky part, other than that this product is very good.",3
"Tricky but nice

The screen guard is nice it was a little tricky to get it on straight with no bubbles. Now that it is in place I don't even think about it. Good item.",3
"Greatest thing ever

I was trying to keep the original plastic on the phone and it was a pain and looked bad. I found this product and it works great. Now I have a phone that looks good and is protected.",4
"Protects

I hate getting scratches on the displays of my phone. This is inexpensive and extremely easy to apply. So far it seems to provide good protection.",4
"WARNING! you get what you pay for except in the outrageous shipping!

Ok, so i thought, why not, everyone else seemed to be able to use it. IT BITES! the inside cover caught every piece of dust in the air before i sealed it. And the outside cover was THE WRONG SIZE! i had to cut it to fit, it was HUGE! This was not worth it cause of the shipping. They could have stuck it in an envelope it was so small, instead they stick it in a manila envelope and charge u 5 plus for shippingBUYER BEWARE!",1
"2 Piece (Outer and Inner LCD) Scratch Resistant Screen Guard Protector...

the 2 piece outer and inner LCD scratch resistant screen guard protector was okay. Had to be installed with care or air bubbles underneath.",2
"DenverArtist's Wonderful Phone Review's

I like this product and I recommend it to everyone with a Motorola Razr! Its easy to put this product on the Razr and it is Scratch Resistant!",3
"Does Not Last, But Worked Great While It Did...

It wore out in a month, but for a penny, I'm not complaining. It was great while it lasted. I think I put it in, then pulled it out of my pockets too much. Causing the glue on the lenses to come loose.If you say, Drove a truck for a living, or something where the phone sits there a lot, but might be prone to small scratches, then this might last 6 months before it craps out.the lenses is still in perfect condition, but the glue is not nearly as robust as the screens are. I would purchase this item again, but only if I were ordering some thing else as amazing-zon will still charge me $4 freight for their revenue stream.Questions ?:518 894 0445 CST",3
"So far, excellent and very easy to apply

I bought this because the glass had cracked on the exterior display of my Razr V3 in normal use. I'm not particularly rough with the phone and am not sure how it happened, but I replaced the glass and bought this protector hoping to avoid breaking it again. No problems since. I was also very impressed with how easy it was to apply. I'm a veteran of many PDA stick-on screen protectors and have found them to be generally difficult to align properly and apply without bubbles appearing between the protector and the screen surface. The adhesive on this thing is very forgiving during application but has stayed put. Good job overall.",4
"Not a necessary accessory...but

I purchased this as part of a package, so it only ended up costing about 1-2 dollars. It definitely works...wouldn't say everyone needs it, but it definitely was worth it for the price.",3
"screen protector

i wish i had known about these scratch protectors when i first got my razor but i didn't. that's ok because i have them now and it's great!! they help to keep the screen free of make up as well! i received my order quickly...would definetly recommend",4
"Cell phone Screen guards

2 Piece (Outer and Inner LCD) Scratch Resistant Screen Guard Protector Shield Kit for Motorola RAZR V3 BONUS Lint Cleaning ClothThese work GREAT hubby would have needed a new phone the first month after dropping it if this wasn't there protecting the screen. Highly recommend. Will buy for next phone too.! Even bought as a gift for a friend.",4
"junk, do not buy

The stickers that are used to pull the plastic sheets apart do not come off and you can't see the screen. Would not buy this again.",0
"Better Than I Thought At First! - Problems? Read This!

I ordered 2 of these just in case, but at first I thought there was a BIG problem! The tab for pulling off the 1st protective layer removes easily, but once you have the cover in place, the tab for holding onto the cover while positioning, won't come off without leaving a sticky & papery residue that won't come off...BUT, I finally realized that there is a 3rd clear layer that comes off with the second tab!! You really can't tell until you pull off the 2nd tab, thinking of throwing the whole thing away, then you realize, that there is a screen cover left in place on your phone! I wish they would tell you these things in the instructions! (But they would probably be in Japanese).It does also say it comes with a plastic squeegy to smooth out air bubbles, but the two I got didn't have one in the package, just the cover and a nice screen cleaning cloth. I Recommend, NOW that I know there are 3 clear layers to the covers! And that they DO work!",0
"SCREEN PROTECTOR

This screen protector has fulfilled all that had wished for when I made the purchase.",3
"Just amazing!

This screen protector works like a charm. Its quality is amazing, so it is a must-have. A+",4
"Screen cover

This is great for all phones. It keeps your phone looking new. It keeps you from scratching the screen and easy to clean.",4
"Nice protection

Great product - installation was easy - the only problem was that I had to use alcohol to remove sticker residue from both inner and outer guards.",3
"Service & Item

The service Was excellent.The item is not so good. To charge the phone I have to take out the shield...",1
"useless

This product is useless, it came with two screen protectors. One for the small outside screen and one when you open the phone. The one for the outside screen is ok, but the one for the larger screen does not stay in place. It was a waste of my money. I would not purchase this again",1
"Crystal clear, worth the small cost, will order spare!

I bought this screen protector after the link popped up while viewing accessories. It is crystal clear. You cannot tell it's on the screen unless you get some bubble or lint underneath (I did end up with one tiny bubble that is only visible from a certain angle - but then I was very tired when I applied these).One user stated the keypad outline (ridges & numbers) will imprint on the protector unless you wipe it off occasionally; but I have found that this slight shadow imprint shows up on the actual screen anyway.Application is simple but you need to take time and care. I do suggest using 'eyeglasses cleaning liquid' spray which I used with the cloth provided in package. This way I started with a pristine screen inside and out.DEFINITELY worth the small cost to protect your screen from scratches and the awful damage I have seen on other RAZR's. Fits my V3xx perfectly.Also, you can always peel it off if you want to remove it or reposition it. I will be buying a spare or two.",4
"good basic phone

I had an older Samsung that someone broke and wanted something simple and similar - this is great - works just like the old one with a few new modifications. Sound quality is good and it is also small. I recommend it for anyone wanting a basic phone or a backup phone - it worked instantly and easily when I slid my simcard in.",3
"I would marry this phone.

I spent a few weeks comparing phones before settling on the w300i. It's been about 18 months since I started using it and I've never had any problems with call quality or signal strength. This is one darn good phone!",4
"Superb

I have had 1 of these phones and i must say that it is by far one of the best phones i have ever had. It has a lot of different features and there is so much versitility thaat the owner can actually customize the phone to suit their personility.It has excellent internal memory and sound quality. The only drawback to this phone is thet the camera is not all that good. but hey who cares about video recording capability or the quality of the pics when you can have 10+ CD's downloaded to your phone which u can listen to anywhere and the battery life far outlasts that of others.Plus this phone comes with neopets mobile so all you neopet fans here is your chabce to create a Laturi pet.",3
"W300i is a mature product

I bought this on a lark. I've had other SE phones and they've been hit and miss. this model is fully developed and works like a champ. Bluetooth integration is strong. Walkman application is great and works nearly seamlessly. I would recommend this product to a friend.One caveat. Be sure to budget for an extra memory card as the 256MB provided will not be enough. The M2 cards are kind of expensive relative to Micro SD but more SE phones will be using so hopefully the prices will continue to trend down.",3
"This Phone Has Got IT ALL!

This phone has got it all, fun style, great graphics, fewest dropped calls, cool games, tons and tons of options, has video, camera, and sound recording, I mean the list goes on this phone rocks!",4
"awsome!

this is a really good phone!! the only problem is that it has a crapy camera but everything else is great and makes up for the camera :-)",3
"Hott Phone!!!

I had been obsessing over this phone for months when finally it came time for my upgrade...errr uhm...actually i upgraded early. To make it short the phone is hott. The sound is ok...the screen is fine. If i wanted a big screen i would simply haul around a television. Or a laptop. ITS A PHONE PPL!!! LOL But yeah one reason i purchased this phone is becuz i was in need of a mp3 player upgrade as well as a cell phone upgrade. I am happy with the Mp3 player and the quality of the music especially given its a phone. The battery life im not too proud of course i prolly just got a phone with a bad battery. I was disapointed at this phones built in memory limitations. As far as built in memory it sux badly...but u can buy more memory for ur phone of course. I liked the camera quality not five stars but good. Sometimes u may slip on the buttons given they overlap but not if u watch what ur doing and the look of the buttons is certainly in my mind worth an occasional slip up this has only happened maybe twice and to be fair i wasnt exactly dead target with my aim. If u want a texting phone this is not it...its a bit awkward to figure out how to use the text on this phone.( for those who try to wing it without reading the manual) but hey I had it all figured out in two days given im technologically challenged thats not so bad. Another bad thing about this phone is the battery charger I just dont like the big flatness of it...its so long and i feel those little copper things on the end of the charger that insert into ur phone will break upon being removed there so thin and brittle looking. The charger part is way too big in my opinion though. but basically I love this phone im glad i chose this phone and it seems to be a very durable phone though i would not pay the 200 for it...just go to cellone and pay the 100 dollars with 50 dollar mail in rebate....I recommend this phone to those of you who like an mp3 player on ur phone and camera not recommending for texting....I have been told its hard to hear me when i talk on the speaker phone i am looking into this it was said that the phone picks up too much background noise....but i can hear others just fine all other features work great.",4
"SONY ERICSSON REVIEW

THIS IS A GREAT PHONE IT CAME IN GREAT CONDITION AND IT HAS ALL THE FEATURES I WANTED. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PHONE TO ANYBODY WHO WANT ALL THE LASTEST FEATURE IN A PHONE",4
"Me likey dis phone

This is a great phone. I researched every phone on the market and went through three that I bought and sent back before I found this one. I mostly wanted a phone with great sound and battery life and one that could have a variety of ringtones. This one allows you to make ringtones from your own music instead of having to sign onto some service. Everyone I speak to says the sound is very clear and realistic with no background noise and the battery life is outstanding. It also feels very solid and well built. The keys are all a little small and I haven't quite figured out all of the stuff it can do. It does have this wierd but amusing game? that teaches you guitar chords. I play guitar and wasn't expecting it but it's a nice refresher as it has all the upper neck chords.",4
"Amazing sound!

This is a great phone, can run 3D java Games, the mp3 sound quality is superb and you can even use ANY headphones you want (the ones included are not that good), can play 3GP videos, and you can take pictures and video with the VGA camera... battery life is great! the menus are pretty easy to use and with nice animations, in short I really like this phone, recommended!",4
"Caution regarding keypad

The phone's features and performance are fine, but I have a major issue with the keypad design. Becuse of the flush, round, overlapping keypad buttons, I constantly misdial this phone, and find it near impossible to dial accurately one-handed. My hands are relatively large, so this may not be a problem for some users. I do not think this isssue is due to lack of manual dexterity on my part, as my prior phone was a Motorola with a standard keypad design, and I never had a problem with dialing. If you're interested in this phone, especially if your hands/fingers are larger than average, I encourage you to test dial before buying.",2
"Great phone with a few fallbacks

I've had my W300i now for about 3 months. Here's my list of positives and negatives of this phone...+ Great Bluetooth pairing and reception. It was very easy to figure out and pair my first ever Bluetooth device with this phone. The Bluetooth also seems to work beyond the 30 ft range.+ I've experienced better reception and fewer dropped calls with this phone versus my last phone.- The keys are extremely hard to find reliably especially if you have big fingers like me. I'm always hitting mulitple keys accidentally.- Turning on the speakerphone during a call is at least a three step process. My old phone was just one key. This is stupid.+ Very lightweight.- Did not come with an English manual and shipping company still has not provided one in spite of saying they would months ago.",3
"Indestructable!

This little phone is amazingly indestructible! I have not only dropped it numerous times, but actually ran over it with my car...and it still works fine!! The ONLY thing i did not like about it is that the center circular button tends to get a minute amount of dirt encrusted in the edges. I highly recommend it for people who tend to either a)misplace their phones in potential danger zones or b)drop their phones a lot.",4
"Phone!

This phone rocks like the Halley's Comet! It's really great. I especially dig the walkman feature of the phone. I also like the camera as well. I love this thing. The volume is great for playing music also. It allows you to change the equalizer to different presets like megabass, treble, etc. I recommend this phone if you plan to do alot of traveling.",4
"The better phone i've got

I didn't have too much time to test it but it's an excellent phone.The best in price/features relation. Excellent sound, the best feature on the phone. Very intuitive OS and many practical options.",4
"Great Phone

You do not need the ear phones to listen to the radio, just insert the hands free section of your ear phones, make sure to unplug the ear phone jack from the hands free section, click right menu key for more then scroll to ""Turn On Speaker"" you should now hear the radio just fine without the ear buds. This phone is Awesome, just love this phone!",4
"Great Cell Phone

I had to replace my Motorola Razr and after doing some research decided to go with this phone. Cnet.com rated it well, but like any other phone there were some complaints. I personally love it. So far I have had no issues with it after owning it for five months. I use it as a cell phone and my favorite thing about it is the battery life. It will last for a couple of days with average use. Also I can chop up my mp3s and create my own ring tones. While I don't use it as an mp3 player the sound quality is pretty good on it overall. The orange text behind the black background is great for reading the phone on a sunny day. It is a wonderful phone and I wish I would have discovered Sony phones earlier.",4
"I'm 2 for 2 when it comes to buying cell phones

I've only bought two phones for myself and both of them are still going strong. The Sony Ericsson W300i is terrific for texting and talking because of great signal reception and ease of use. My only complaint would be the camera. Overall, it takes pretty good pics, but they are grainy when transferred to the computer. Same with the video recording. The video is small and not very clear once it's been transferred to the computer. I love this phone though and love the fact that I can change the color of the black part to pretty much any color i want. I found a guy on ebay who sells the covers and backs in hot pink, lime green, cobalt blue, turquoise, etc...nice! I hope that the next phone I get does as well as my first two have.My very first cell phone was a Nokia 6010. It didn't do much, but it served it's purpose and I now consider it the tank of cell phones because it's still working and I keep it as a back up.",4
"Great little cellphone

The Sony W300 phone is stylish and works great, both as a phone, a walkman and a radio. I listen to the radio on a regular basis and really really like this feature in the phone. In addition, the included headphones and mike make hands-free talking on the phone a very pleasant experience. The headhpones are comfortable and adjustable, allowing you to block out external noise by fitting them more tightly if you choose. Audio quality of the other caller on the headphones is so much better than on the phone speaker (although that works fine too). The mike is on the headset cord and it comes with a clip so that you can position it below your chin, and picks up your voice without any problems.The phone is very small, fitting comfortably in my pocket, and has good battery life. The user-interface was easy to learn, and has lots of features that I appreciate, such as alarms, calendar and tasks.The main complaint I have so far is with the software that came with the phone. It wanted to install a bunch of Microsoft .NET junk on my laptop, which I didn't want to do, so I'm still looking for a better 3rd-party program to let me transfer mp3 files to the phone.",4
"Great talk time, great ear volume, mediocre speakerphone

When I started looking for a new cell phone I wanted a cell phone that I could talk longer than fifteen minutes on and a phone that had loud ear volume so I could hear in loud places...This phone satisfies both those by far. My non-rigorous estimate is about 6 hours of talk time between charges, and the volume has been more than adequate even in the loudest bar or wind tunnel. Thank you CNet for the vast, accurate information.I have come across two issues - one of which CNet warned me of but I took as a known sacrifice for the two requirements above; the other which took me by surprise.Cnet warned that the flip phone feels flimsy. And there is definitely a wiggle in the hinge that makes me lose confidence. But as long as this isn't a sign of some future premature break it is a small price to pay.The surprise was the speakerphone. I did not remember the review saying it was going to sound distorted, but it ends up having a hollowy tin quality that I don't like at all. However! the phone comes with superior ear buds for when you are using the music player on the phone (which I never use - I just got the Walkman Phone because they tend to have wicked long batteries) that double as a headset. So, whenever I want to go handsfree, I just use the headset and I'm golden. It may not be as ideal as speaker because I have to contend with the wires, but the sound in the ear buds is crystal clear, so, again, it's a small price to pay I guess.",4
"Good Phone for above avgrage User!!!!

I got this phone as replacement for the old V557, with which I had lot of problems lately. I was not able to make or receive call, it use to drop calls. But things have been better since I got this Sony Ericsson W300i. Its cool, stylish, phone for BASIC USER who just wants to make or receive calls and dont want to do extra ordinary with help of phone.PROS1. Stylish n Light Weight2. Bluetooth n Infrared3. Radio4. Amazing Battery life.5. MP3 ringtoneCONS1. Small Screen Size.2. VERY VERY Poor CAMERA.3. Buttons are overlapped so sometime can press wrong key.Overall, I will recommend for those, who just want Basic+ phone, who likes to listen to some music when getting bored, transfer some information via bluetooth/infrared, synchronize your contact with outlook.Good phone. I will give 4 out 5.",4
"Fantastic

After carefully reviewing many alternatives, 10 days ago I finally got a W300i to replace my Motorola V600. After years of buying Motorola and Nokia phones and be used to buy for every ""optional"" cable, software and adapter, the first great surprise was to find in the box a lot of accessories (cables, adapters and software).The speed, audio quality and the many features are unbelievable.Camera is average, keys could be bigger, the rest is just perfect.Excellent phone !!!!!",4
"Very good phone

This phone is an excellent phone, crammed with features. It has a VGA camera, FM radio, bluetooth, infared, MP3 player, removable memory (and comes with 256kb micro memory card. The only faults are that the camera, (both still and video) is relatively poor when viewed on the phone itself, and secondly because of the construction of the phone the top half tends to be wobbly. But for the price and the features this phone is value for money and a good entry level Sony Ericsson Walkman phone.",3
"Worked for only 18 hours

I bought this phone based on the reviews here at Amazon, and the fact that it came with a ""Full US Warranty"". The phone itself quit working after only 18 hours. I made a grand total of three calls on it. To make matters worse, the ad here at Amazon is misleading at the very least. The packing documents sent with the phone says that there is no refund and no warranty.Let the buyer beware! Don't trust this phone and don't trust the people selling it to you.",0
"Great phone, but not a good camera.

I have had this phone for over a month and have had no problems with it. Don't expect to take great pictures with this phone. It will do if you don't have a good camera available. The radio and mp3 players works well. My only complaint is that you have to have the ear phones in if you want to listen to the radio.",4
"Excellent Phone, Fabulous Call Quality

I've been looking to replace my old Nokia 6190 for a long time. It's the first cell phone I bought in 1999. Yes, it is that old and it still works.I never liked any of the phones sold by T-Mobile. They felt like cheap, plastic phones with tiny buttons and the call quality was horrible.I purchased this phone based on the reviews that emphasized the call quality. The day I received this phone I took the SIM chip out of the 6190, popped in the W300, and was up and running.I don't use the camera, recording, FM radio, or any other features. I'm concerned about the call quality. The Nokia 6190 was very good and I had no complaints. With the W300, the call quality is equal to a regular telephone handset.Battery life has been excellent. I'm very happy with this phone.",4
"Older cell phone

I was told the unlocked, name-brand phone I ordered from Hassle Free Cell would not have a warranty. They suggested I buy a warranty through them for 2 yrs. @ an additional $25.00 cost. The cell phone I ordered did not work right at all. I bought a new, name-brand battery. The phone soon quit working despite the battery being charged.When I tried to file a claim under my warranty, I was told that it was still covered by the manufacturer, and also that the warranty wouldn't cover the phone since I'd had it less than 30 days. I called the warranty company, CPS, and told them the phone came with no warranty. CPS was very nice, and informed me that since it was a name-brand phone (Sony Ericsson) from a large company, they were sure the company would stand behind its product and fix my problem.When I contacted Sony Ericsson, they did, in fact, stand behind their phone, and told me where to send it for repairs or a replacement. When I read the date code on the phone's tag to customer service, I was told ""that phone is out of warranty"" (which I took to mean, it's an old phone!) I was advised to include my receipt with the phone, and it would be fixed.So, Hassle Free Cell sent me a poorly working phone, and also mis-informed me about the ""no warranty"" thing, just to try and sell me a warranty plan that it sponsored. I would recommend dealing with everyone, but be aware about Hassle Free Cell.",0
"This is a very nice phone, but...

I'm not sure if it was worth the price paid ($200+), but that's my own mistake. It works very well but there are so many phones out there with more features.",3
"zCover will scratch your ipod.

I am writing to inform anyone thinking about buying a zCover skin for their ipod video or nano that your ipod WILL be scratched after using this product. This product DOES NOT protect your ipod like the company advertises.I have been using a black zCover skin with my 30 Gig ipod video for about 3 months. The ipod started brand new and is now more scratched than I was expecting. There are major problems with this product.First, the zCover clear plastic screen protector falls out of place very regularly. If you attach the ipod to your belt using the clip you will find that the cover falls off and your screen will be scratched. (In my case, deeply gouged)Second, dust WILL get under the skin and act as a sandpaper-like abrasive to your ipod. Your ipod will move around inside the skin and the dust in-between will scratch. The resulting damage is worse than normal scratching that would occur through moderate handling with out a case of any kind.Third, the zCover belt clip will destroy the back chrome surface of your ipod. Although the clip is strong, it is poorly designed. The clip has two plastic pieces to it, interior and exterior. The visible exterior clip is attached to a long flat piece on the interior that sticks through the skin. This interior piece is almost as long as the clip and is in direct contact with the back of your ipod. The edges of this plastic piece as well as the embossed zCover insignia scratch a pattern into the chrome.Do not buy this product to protect your ipod from scratches. There may not be a sure-fire way of completely protecting these MP3 players but you could do a lot better. In my opinion, a skin cover is definately not they way to go. Dust is their enemy. Unless the skin is ""painted"" on, it's going to scratch. The zCover's protection is unacceptable. I was a victim of false advertising. Get yourself an attractive leather portfolio and stay clear of these goofy looking abominations.Jason,Minneapolis, MN",0
"A must for touch screens

I used a Palm T5 for several years without a screen protector, and it is still going strong. However, the screen does show wear with abrasions from use and abuse. This purchase allowed me to protect the screen of my new Palm Treo as well preserve the life of my T5, which still works great and stores all my audiobooks. Take extra care when putting these things on, though. Cut them accurately to fit your screen and make sure you get them on perfectly smooth on your first try. If you do, you will forget they are there and protect your screen wonderfully.",4
"Not worth a cent...

I bought this data cable for my i450. I received it pretty fast, no complaint there. The problem started when I installed the program on my computer. When I bought it , it clearly stated on the product's specifications that it was comptatible with the i450 among others. When I got it, it did not have my model # on the disc. I did not contact the seller to get it replaced because when I read the instructions on how to return the product, I had to pay to ship it back, and it would cost about the same as the product itself. I am very dissapointed with this purchase... Buyers beware!",0
"Poor

When searching for an item to transfer info to my phone I hoped it would do as I asked before purchasing, unfortunatley it does not. Not compatable with requested phone or functionality. Poor product.",0
"Great Value

THe shiiping on the cable great got to the house fast. That's where the fun ended. My computer running XP would not load the drivers for my phone from the cd that comes with the cable. I have an i836 Motorola. I searched off and on the net for a few days and found Motorola's Website and found the drivers. The other complaint is the phone won't stay connected to the cable. This could be the phone or the cable. But I have been able to print a list of all the phone numbers.",1
"Excellent replacement for your TMobile Battery

IF you buy just a battery from a T-Mobile store you pay $30 just fr the battery. Here you get a battery, car charger and a home charger for less than 1/2 the cost. WHy wouldn't you buy this :). Great service. i am very satisfied.",3
"Great Value

I needed a new battery for my T-mobile Dash because mine wouldn't hold a charge very well and took a long time to charge. I also thought I should get a car charger since more often I was finding myself away from home with a low battery. While searching for a new battery I came across this great deal. Package arrived in only 3 or 4 days, everything in good condition. The battery has been working great. Car Charger appears to work fine too, but with the new battery I don't need it as much.",4
"wow

i was looking at batts on ebay thay want $30 bucks for the 1060 mlap one so you will save money by getting this works grate charger is cheep but works",3
"Good Purchase for the money

Good purchase for the money! The battery was a great replacement/backup - and the car charger works fine.",4
"Low cost and works

This item is great if you need any one of the items listed. Very low priced for battery, car charger, and wall charger. I got this item only for the battery but everything else has worked out great",3
"Speedy delivery

This item was delivered within a few days.I don't use the car charger but the other charger works just fine. No problems with it as yet. As for the battery, it has to be charged everynight so it is not as good as the original. I give it a three because it loses the charge too quickly even though it revived a phone that had been out of use for months. If you purchase this battery don't just buy one. That was my mistake.Hey you get your money's worth for buying a cheap product.",2
"Excellent Product & Service

I recently purchased a cell phone battery and accessories from SF Planet through Amazon. The items were the lowest price on the web, exactly what I ordered, and being a few days before Christmas, it was delivered on the 24th. Amazing!",4
"OK for the price

The wall charger stopped working a few weeks after I received it, but I was able to send it back and the seller sent a replacement. The battery, however, does not seem to be much of an improvement to what I had previously. It will still only hold a charge about 24 hours, which means I have to charge it almost every night.",2
"Best Deal / Quik Service

This is an amazing deal. I purchased the battery 2 years ago and thought, if it last 6 months, then I am still ahead of the game from the accessories the carrier sells. Well, its been over 2 years and really only needed the car charger and the wall charger...and now I have extra battery foi backup...its amazing the quality and service for the price",3
"Great Deal !!!

When I saw this item I thought it was to good to be true but I ordered two anyway. The products arrived to my house in three days in perfect condition. I have now used this product for about a month without problems from the battery or either charger. My phone was only lasting Maybe two hours before it went dead now it may last up to two days without recharging. This is a GREAT BUY !!!",4
"A must

If you own a T-Mobile Dash, HTC-S620 or HTC-S621, this combo works fine. The battery fits and works perfectly while the lighter power charger and the travel charger operates correctly (and considering the original AC charger, you have two, one for your office or elsewhere and one for home).100% reliable.",4
"Works great, buy it

My HTC-s620 phone is about 2 yrs old. Not the snazziest smartphone any more, it still works nicely for me. I got WM6 installed on it, I like the new interface, it works. Recently it started just turning off in mid call, and I had to charge it every day. The battery was dying. So I ordered this battery, and immediately my phone is alive again. I get reception in places where before I had none. I am back to charging it every 2-3 days. It just works. It's also nice to have the vehicle charger (though I already had one) and the wall charger (ditto).",3
"Great item,great deal

Great tem to buy was a good deal n great package deal 3 for 1",4
"Great buy

The price for the bundle was great. Having the car and wall chargers come in real handy. Also the battery is great as well.",3
"Phone chargers overheating

The battery works OK, car and wall chargers became very hot when charging the phone.",1
"The single best bargain for a mobile phone I know of

Truly an extraordinary offer, I've never seen either the car charger or the battery alone for this price, let alone both. I'm a happy camper.",4
"My Review

It is a great product and value for the price they are asking! Everything is great quality. My stars are stuck at 3, but, I would definitely give it a 5 star review!",2
"Great Value!

This is the perfect fix for my Dash phone. My battery went out after only a year and for the money I paid for the phone, I was upset. However, I found this deal and it revived my phone back to it's original condition. Thanks!",4
"Seems ok

I have used the chargers couple of times and it seems ok. I have not used the battery yet so no comment on that one.",3
"Excellent

Excellent, what a value compared to what you would pay when purchasing a replacement battery from the Manufacture.",4
"Good for a year

I did like this product. I mean, who can beat the price. Plus I was able to charge my gps with the chargers. My only concern was that all three items lasted about a year before they died or broke in some sort of way. But, being that most people buy new phones in a year or two's time--it's a great deal.",3
"Excellent value

Excellent choice for your ""old"" HTC Dash phone. Mine was in perfect condition (except for the battery), so it found new life as a very decent MP3 player when I switched carriers. The battery in this kit has performed very well, at least as good as the original when new. (Time will tell about durability.) For the price, the two chargers were almost freebies and very convenient. I can easily recommend the battery itself, which is already at a very decent price, but for the same shipping and almost nothing more you get the two chargers in this combo. Definitely, Bargaincell honors its name.",4
"Performing as expected...

Purchased this item for a third party user when original battery would no longer take the charge. Recipient is pleased with performance of battery and wall charger. I do not know if car charger has been utilized as of yet.",3
"Great Deal

This is a great deal for the price. My HTC Dash was basically unusable due to a faulty battery. It would shut off after a couple minutes of use. This new battery solved the problem immediately and I can now use wi-fi or talk on the phone for hours.",4
"ehh

The battery that came is decent, and the wall charger is fine too. Holds more of a charge than my other battery. BUT, the car charger is not compatible with the phone. The car charger is the piece that I really wanted, and it's not compatible. So it's a toss up: good battery, no charger.",2
"A little bit dissapointed

The positive view: The battery is for HTC, works fine.The negative: The traveler and wall charger are for V3 Cellphone, not for HTC as the description says",2
"worth the value

All items work fine and well worth the 8 bucks or so I paid. Purchasing each of these items separately at a retail store would have cost much more. Would recommend this product.",4
"HTC Dash replacement battery and charger set

The battery dies in one day thats the bad. the good is that the set came with a home and car charger and all three were only about 5 dollars total so for not wanting to spend alot of money it was overall a good purchace",2
"Excellent Value!

Excellent service. Product came on time and exactly as described in the ad. definitely recommended!",4
"i fell for this s**t

nothing works...all it is, is plastic with random wires in it making it seem like it's real..i was pissed when i tried it out...o well right whan can you do...",0
"Great deal!

This is a great deal and I would definitely recommend getting it. Shipping was quick and everything was as listed. I had no trouble with the battery and am very happy with the whole package.",4
"This battery is better than OEM

Short review.Chargers work great but I'm most impressed with the battery. It has lasted longer already than the OEM battery (T-Mobile Dash).Quite impressive for the price.",4
"FAST SHIPPING!

Ordered this on Friday, and received it on Monday! I live in Florida and it came from California. Unbelievable! Would doing business again anytime.",4
"Bargaincell 3-Piece Value Pack of HTC T-Mobile Dash

The Battery was just a little to thick and my cover would not close. Other then that everything else works fine.",2
"Good combo

This is a very good an affordable battery combo for my HTC Dash, why pay more?",4
"Great product

I love this product. It isn't the best charger or the best car charger but considering how much you paid for it, the value is incredible! Also I feel that all aftermarket batteries work better then the original t mobile battery that the phone came with. I recommend this product to anyone who is considering it. Just go ahead and buy it! Its a great deal and it arrived on the earliest day they said it would!",4
"Cheap, and built like it. The battery is the hook.

My power adapter died after a week. The car charger is OK, but feels wiggly. I don't have a lot of faith in it lasting too long, but it might surprise me. The battery it came with saves this deal. It has been great.",1
"Good Bargain

So far so good. I really just needed the battery and car charger. The extra wall charger was a bonus. Battery fits perfectly and holds a charge as well as the original when it was new.",4
"Great Bargain

I ordered this for my Dash whose original battery died on me during a trip. The replacement battery is very good and holds charge even better than the original battery did when the phone was new. The Dash drains out the battery if you check mail too often or use it as a music player but this battery is good and even more so because of the fact that it is relatively inexpensive. The chargers that came with it work fine too. 4 stars only due to flimsy construction of the chargers, but no complaints from the battery.UPDATE: January 2009: The car charger broke off as it is really a cheap piece of plastic. But I bought this primarily for the battery and that is running solid. So no changes in the stars.",3
"Either the Dash is a Battery Drainer or needs a Stronger Battery

This battery seems to work as well as my original battery worked when it was new. The Dash seems to drain batteries rather quickly. Leave a couple applications open, and battery drains fast. I do not spend too much time talking on the phone, and get maybe 2 hours of actual talk time.",2
"Doesnt work with HTC 3G Dash like the title says

The product I received didnt work with the HTC 3G Dash like it says in the title. Wasted time and money",0
"its working good and very good price

this battery working well and the price vrey good and i dont have any problem with itthanks",3
"So Far, So Good

Item arrived in record time. About three weeks now and so far it's holding it's charge just fine. I did not encounter the problem others had where it was reported to be slightly larger than the original battery making it difficult to close the cover. This one closed just fine. Can't beat the price!",3
"Great Battery

I bought this battery when mine dies after a year and my phone works like new again... definatly a great buy!!!",4
"Amazing Price. Works great too!

Bought this as a backup and when I needed it, it seemed to work better than my original battery. Def. a great buy.",4
"Battery ""bubbled"" after less than 6 months

After less than 6 months of using this battery, it has ""bubbled"". The chemicals inside have expanded and so the once-flat sides are now pushed out and rounded (kinda like those bad laptop batteries you keep hearing about). It hasn't ever been in extremely hot or cold temperatures (it never gets left in the car or outside). So because of this, the back won't even fit on my Dash correctly anymore. Also, the battery life is down to maybe 12 hours (making maybe 1 or 2 phone calls during that time), probably a side effect of the battery bubbling. I would not recommend buying this battery as a replacement.",0
"htc t=mobile dash battery

this battery works better and holds a charge longer than the battery that came with the phone!!!!",4
"exellent

i love it my dash died every 2-5 hours even when it was fully charged now it works like brand new ive got to recamend it to everyone. [...]",4
"Fixed it right up!

I ordered the T-Mobile Dash online and it arrived fine, but the battery life was far less than expected. The battery shipped with the phone sucked. You could nearly watch it go down. Now, with this new battery, the phone does just fine.",4
"Dash ION Battery

Ordered and received an ion battery replacement for my Dash mobile phone. After the initial charge, the battery holds a charge for an additional day over the original battery. Very pleased.",4
"Works just like the OEM version

I haven't had any issues with my spare battery for my Dash works just like the OEM one. Seems to hold a charge just the same (which isn't fabulously long). Having a couple spares helps when I can't charge my phone.",4
"2 days without recharge

Great replacement battery. The original battery only lasted half a day of use. Now it last two days on a single charge. I am a heavy phone user, plus I use the bluetooth while I am in the car. I have not tried with WIFI enbaled yet since the WIFI module in this design tends to drain the battery fast.",4
"htc dash battery review

is what it is. great battery, holds a long charge.and it arrived well before i had anticipated! (>_<)",4
"TMobile Dash - replacement battery

This has been an excellent purchase. Battery life is great and I have no concerns now that I'll be without juice for any part of the day.",3
"Untitled

The item was in perfect condition, fast shipping, and was the solution to my problem.",4
"Best replacement! So happy with this product!

I can't express how much this product has helped me. The battery that came with my Dash was ok in the beginning, but quickly deteriorated. The new battery arrived promptly and keeps my phone (which i use very heavily) charged all day and it still has 2 or 3 bars at the end of the day! I love it and would highly recommend it!",4
"Perfect Replacement

A perfect replacement to my wife's old, worn-out battery that wouldn't hold a charge for more than a few hours. At less than $15 (incl shipping), this battery replacement is perfect and a no-brainer!",4
"Cell phone battery purchase

With the price of a new battery for my 1 year old phone near $40 at the dealer store, I was amazed to find one on Amazon.com for just over $4 plus shipping. I was hesitant, but decided to take a risk.I was amazed when a brand new battery arrived in perfect condition rapidly at my door. I will never buy cell phone accessories from the dealer again. It has been installed and is working perfectly.This seller provided an excellent product for an exceptional price and it arrived at my door quickly. I will do business with them again without reservation.Thank you, great job.",4
"satisfied

Bought this a few weeks ago. It took exactly as long as they said... like 5 days. Works great! I would recomend this item for DASH T mobile. My original battery only lasted less then a year.",4
"Good price, different specs

I was glad to find a replacement battery that didn't cost a fortune. So far it works good. Will last a day with moderate talk. Only complaint is it is different specs than the OEM. OEM is 3.7v and 960mAh. The new on eis 37v 1050mAh. I think this means it should last longer but seems to be the same or a little less.",2
"Works as advertised!

No complaints from me, replaced the OEM battery with this and my phone no longer shuts off randomly and it keeps it's charge for a few days versus a few hours with my old one. Great replacement.",4
"This is the battery for HTC S620

Works perfectly!!!Fits and operates like the original battery, I mean, the one that comes with the device.",4
"Good replacement

After about a year of fairly heavy use of my t-mobile dash. The battery no longer maintained the life between charges I was used to. It went from being able to listen to music/podcasts for 6+ hours straight to about 2.5hrs. This replacement battery brought it right back to its original battery life.",3
"good battery

The old battery had to be charged almost every day, and when it got down to about 60%, suddenly the phone would shut off. This new battery keeps a charge for several days before needing to be re-charged.",4
"Perfect battery for a perfect price

What can I say? The batteries in the T-Mobile Dash simply don't last long. Perhaps that is because I use it to download emails, listen to audio books, listen to music, and every once in a while, I even talk on it. So I was please to find this replacement battery for such an affordable price.It works great! shipping was cheap, fast, and efficient. It could not have gone better....",4
"Great Buy

After about 1 year my Dash wasn't holding a charge like it used to. I tried reducing the frequency that my email was retrieved to once/hour instead of every 15 minutes, but it only helped a little bit. I bought 2 of these replacement batteries (because they were so cheap) and they work great. My battery life is just like it was when I bought the phone and I had no problems and the battery fit in my phone perfectly.",4
"best for the price

I thought my t-mobile dash was ready for dumpster. When I decided to try a new battery.During my search I found this one. It took almost a week but it was worth the wait and I am very satisfied...",3
"Didn't work

The electrical charger does not work. I bought two, and neither of them worked. The car charger seems to work. The case fits. But the main charger doesn't work, and that's the reason why I bought the sets (one for my sis, and one for me). I'd return it if it was worth it, but shipping cost more than the product.",0
"Carbon fiber-like painted

Awesome service. Got product fast. Case is painted carbon-fiber-like as opposed to actual, even though it says premium carbon fiber. Otherwise, good fit and has not unsnapped.",2
"Great product, but one consideration

Make sure you are not using the extended duty battery with the extra deep battery cover.I was glad I bought this and pleased with the quality. To accommodate the product, the case does protrude a bit.",4
"great replacement

My original battery for this phone started to die about 2 months before my contract was up to upgrade to a new phone. It was great to find a replacement so cheap (less than $9.00 including shipping) and the shipping was very prompt. The replacement battery works just as well as the new one did when I first got the phone. Great product!!! I'd buy from them again if I had the need.",4
"Battery does not hold a charge

Sadly, I bought two of these. They don't hold a charge. The old one I had in my phone works better. Hard to believe that this was 'new'",0
"Great value; works just like original

I'm using this in my LG VX8600 cell phone. It works equally as well as, and lasts equally as long as the vendor's original included battery and has about the same capacity (800 milli-amp-hours vs. 750 milli-amp-hours in the original).[...]",4
"Perfect

Everything works as it was described, and there were no glitches of the sort. They all came in plastic bags, but their quality was unharmed. Having an extra battery really helps since I tend to text and call a lot. At this price, I really have no right to complain.",4
"exactly what it looks like

These products all work fine. Just as expected. It's nice to have an extra battery when traveling.",3
"Hardy little case

This case was very sturdy, I dropped it quite a few times and all I had to do was snap it back together. It did finally die though when I forgot to take it off before entering my vehicle. When I tried to get out, it had caught the seat belt and the clip broke. Considering the price though, I could just buy another one!",3
"8 months ago I was going Nagasaki all over Verizon.

I had to reconnect every 3 minutes, and the average download speed was about what you would get with dialup. It was pitiful, and Verizon had to refund 5 months of service where I had to connect an astounding 1400 times.However, in the last few months these guys are getting their act together. I've had trips from Pensacola to Jacksonville and Tampa to Jacksonville where I maintained a constant connection, and was able to download large files and email while enroute. I just checked my connection speed and got an average of 535K down, and 85K up. Thats 10 times better than it was a few months ago, and will get better with 3G service.If you need the internet on your laptop wherever you go like me, then this is finally a good option for a lot of people. The service is expensive, but you can get a USB adapter for your desktop at home to plug this V640 Expresscard in to.You can also get deals on these card on the web and Verizon will program them for you regardless of where they came from so if you find one for CHEAP dont hesitate to take it into a Verizon store to have them set it up for you.A year later and I'm finally happy with this service, but I'll take credit for Verizon's improvement cause I spent most of the last year screaming at them on the phone because of connection speeds of less than 18K at my home. 4 googleschnitzles",3
"Verizon's ""broad""band extremly slow

I've own a Verizon data card for over a year now and the connection speed is becoming extremely slow. I tested everywhere including in house, on the road, airport etc. The avg download is about 400K and upload 140K. These are significantly slower than what I was promised at the store and the results of my tests when I first bought it (800K/400K).I called Verizon. The tech support guy was very rude and basically said this speed is normal and ""broadband"". He also tried to come up with excuses such as you are indoor although he had to agree that my signal strength was good. He also said as long as you could connect, you couldn't argue because there was no promise of the speed on the contract. (So basically even if your speed was 1K, they wouldn't see a problem with it.)My conclusion, I will never use Verizon again.",0
"Performance continued to degrade

The difference between Dec 2006 when I signed up and now is striking. I used to get very fast performance, but over the past year it has steadily decreased. Seems verizon has done little to nothing to maintain, expand their infrastructure, at least IMHO.",0
"Great follow up

Initial package was not in working condition. Once negative review was left the seller contacted me asap with an new charger - Thank you!",3
"Works well

The chargers seem to work fine, the wall charger did seem a bit cheap, but it hasn't had any issues. I primarily purchased for the car charger part.",3
"it worked so, thats good right?

it worked. and has for the last couple weeks. You get what you pay for tho.",3
"The phone is charging - ergo, it does its job

I use the car charger and gave the home charger to my step-daughter who has the same model phone. My husband has the ""real"" version of the car charger for his phone. What I noticed is that his has a much more secure fit once you put it in. Mine kind of falls out if you move the phone too much - but now that CA is a hands-free state, there's really no reason to move it around so much.There is a very wacky electrical problem with my car. I don't know what caused it yet. I will come back to this review and say whether it was this or not next week after I take it in.UPDATE - Car charger had nothing to do with the electrical problem in my car. The rest of the review still stands.",3
"nice product

This was an excellent purchase for me. It performed up to my expectations. The price was also very reasonable",4
"good charger

This charger works perfectly fine.The only complaint that I have is that the wire on the wall charger is a bit short. It kind of gets annoying, but for the very low price, it's great. I haven't actually used the car charger yet, but I tried it out when I first got it and it works fine too.",3
"Does the job

Much cheaper from Amazon than what my cell phone company tried to squeeze out of me for a 3 year old phone charger. Very happy.",4
"Some improvements, some regressions

I migrated to the HBH-PV710 headset from the HBH-PV610. The improvements are the smaller size, the lighter weight, and much more sturdy ear loop. The ear loop on my 610 kept breaking at the curved joint. Sound quality also sounds better to those I am speaking with on the phone. The regressions of the 710 from the 610 include much shorter range (about 5' before I hear crackling!) and slightly worse audio quality for the user of the headset.",2
"Smaller but worse hearing quality

OK, I had HBH-660 for about three years. The device was great on all aspects but the battery life. Right now it is as good as dead. I can barely talk more than 30 min on it. So, I decided to go for same brand since I do have Sony Ericcson P910 phone.I bought this HBH-PV710 thinking that it it an upgrade. Well The battery life indeed is an upgrage. It last longer than I thought it would. The downside of this piece of device is that the sound quality is horrible. A lot of white noise and what not. Also, if you go a distance higher than, I would say, 4 feet from the phone...good luck to you.The design is slick and headset sits well on the ear. The hanger is not made of silicon but rubber but it is not soft. After about 1 h holding on the ear I felt pain in my ear lobe. True my ears are very, I would say flat, close to the head...so it might be my problem.The device doesn't show the battery life of who's calling you as compared with HBH-660, which for me is minor since instinctively i am looking at my phone to see who's calling.The company advertise on their website that the device works at 10ft. Well in my case it is simply not true. You have to be on the line of sight with your phone no further than 5 feet or otherwise you are loosing clear communication.I do not recomment this device at all.",1
"Works just like the original

This is not a knock-off, but the genuine article. It works just fine, and I am very pleased with the purchase.",4
"great to have spare battery!!

The camera goes through battery like crazy, so I got a spare one and I keep one charged at all times and it has came in handy several times. If you have this type of battery I highly recommend that you have a 2cd one. Its well worth it!",4
"Battery

I bought this in 2010 and again in 2011. I'm not sure if it's the battery or the user aka me. I use my camera A LOT. So, it could be that reason that it didn't last too long. After a few months, it started to last less and less. But, like I said, I use it often. They did change the color, but that's about it. It was blue and now it's black.",3
"You really need a spare

I purchased this as a spare battery for my wife's camera for our trip to Europe. It worked great, one battery would last most of the day so she needed this to keep taking pics. The only problem was she lost it somewhere inside the Vatican Museum, so if you find it....enjoy. :-)",4
"Ripped off on shipping

There was an error on the credit card at first. When reordered the promise was to recieve by Christmas for extra shipping. Did not happen. Not happy!! Was delivered on the 26th. Not happy!",0
"for my camera

This was a good price, and works great. I just needed a new battery and this one is exactly for my camera.",4
"Battery works great

I've used this same battery in my Kodak EasyShare V530 digital camera for a few years now, and I'm only just about to replace it. Great quality and long-lasting!",4
"As expected.

OEM battery works just as you'd think - exactly like the one that came with the camera! No need to get ne NOT made by Kodak, as this is available.",4
"a very good product

This battery works great, it is just what I was looking for, the product came on time, I am very pleased with that, I do recomend it...",4
"Bought for a V530, works perfect

I have a Kodak V530 I bought many years ago and was only getting 10-15 minutes of battery life. After popping in this replacement battery and giving it a full charge I was able to spend an entire day at the county fair and record over an hour of video and take pictures all day long without the battery running out.Perfect replacement part from Kodak, glad to see at least one manufacturer still makes quality products!",4
"Works As It Should - Good Replacement

I'd had the original battery from my Kodak in the camera for a good 4-5 years and it finally wore down to only being good for about 5 minutes between charging. Compared to that, this replacement battery looks like gold. I have yet to see how it stands up against being left on the charger when its done charging, but that review would be years in the making.",4
"Battery

I have had the original batteries since I bought the camera in 2005. So four years is pretty good as far as I am concerned. I only hope these last as long.",4
"Camera battery that was hard to find elsewhere.

I had a hard time finding this particular camera battery in stores. I found it on Amazon Marketplace quickly, and at a good price. It was shipped to me at a lighting fast speed, and it was exactly what I was looking for!",4
"Long lasting battery

Great price, great lasting battery. I bought it almost a year ago and it's still working.",4
"Charge is good until it's not

This battery works well for so long as it's able to hold a charge. Memory issues arose after only a year of use, however, and I had to purchase a new one. I love my camera, but it's power supply leaves something to be desired.",2
"Not worth the money

Eats batteries, always needs charging and doesn't hold a charge no matter what batteries are in it. I would not recommend this to anyone.",0
"It is compact and works great!

I was looking for a replacement charger so that I could keep a spare one. This is smaller, and works great.",4
"GOOD TO HAVE FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY

This charger is very convenient in case your cell phone runs out of juice. It even has a flashligt!It gets hot and will take forever to chage your cell, good for emergencies only!I DOWNGRADE IT TO 3 STARS!",4
"Phone not compatible

Item description said my phone compatible with product but when I received the item, the specs do not include my phone as compatible",0
"SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!

This cable saves me a lot of money. I don't need to buy stuff online when now I can download it straight to my PC. makes it easy to transfer Pictures, videos, ring tones, contact numbers. It is great to put things on and off. Also great for keeping a back up.",4
"Don't expect much

For the price, I thought I'd give this data cable a try. A try was all I got. I got this for an older phone to transfer data and pictures to a newer phone, but never could get the phone recognized by the software.",0
"Not as good as it looks.

No instructions, came unusable twice, had to returned. It was more expensive because I paid for the shipment three times! (once when I first placed my order, twice, when I returned it for the first time, three times when I returned it again)It is not worth it, better go to your local phone store, you will spend less and might get a higher quality item.",0
"Does not work

I purchased this cable a while ago for my Nokia 6800 cellular phone.For the price, you can't beat it. But that's where it ends. It seldomly works with my phone, if it works at all. The connector is of low standard and I suspect that there's something wrong with the pin configuration, which doesn't exactly match Nokia cable. It also doesn't work at all with third party software like Oxygen, which gives you better control over the standard Nokia communication suite.You'll better off to buy the authentic Nokia cable for $10 more.",0
"does not work for 7250

This item does not work with 7250 since 7250 can only transfer files through infrared or gprs. The product info on this is misleading - make sure you check your phone first. I didn't attempt to return the product since it will be at an additional cost for me to return it.",0
"Works like a champ

There is not a lot to this device, but it works just like you'd expect.It has three pieces:(1) An IR sensor. This plugs into the top of your iPod into the remote control jack. Because in this position it blocks the iPod's headphone jack, it also plugs into the iPod's headphone jack and has its own headphone jack in the back of the IR sensor. If you use this jack to connect to your stereo, be aware that the iPod volume control does affect the output on this jack, which can be a nuisance if you wanted to use the volume control in your stereo for that purpose (it is pretty easy to accidently overdrive one volume control when trying to use two at the same time). To avoid that problem, get a dock, which has an audio line-level out at the back and connect the iPod to your stereo through that; then only the stereo volume control will affect the playback volume.(2) A stand. This allows the iPod to stand up without a dock. If you have a dock, you don't need the stand. Apart from a line-level out, a dock also provides a socket for re-charging; you can recharge your iPod without a dock while it is plugged into the stand, but it becomes rather tippy and leans too far backwards.(3) A remote control. This simple remote has volume up/down buttons, jump back, jump ahead, and pause/play. Note that it does not have a ""menu"" or ""select"" button, so it cannot be used for full iPod operation. I only used the NaviPod remote to program a universal learning remote, which worked great. Note: universal remotes that are not ""learning"" remotes - i.e. remotes that can only operate through factory-installed codes and which cannot learn arbitrary commands from arbitrary remotes will almost certainly not work with so esoteric a device as the NaviPod, so if you have such a remote: you have been warned. The fact that the NaviPod remote does not have a ""menu"" or ""select"" button is not a problem when it is used as part of a stero system at the other end of the room (the iPod's display isn't reabable at that distance anyway) but if you for some reason were thinking about using it a few feet away on your desk, you might find that limitation an annoyance: the remote is simply not a complete replacement for the buttons on the front of the iPod.As a compatibility note, the NaviPod is compatible with the iPod mini's and 3rd and 4th generation iPods. The 1st and 2nd generation iPod's (those with mechanical buttons around the wheel) are not compatible. Those iPod's did not have a remote control jack on top (if you are unsure whether your iPod has one, look at the top - if next to the headphone jack you don't see a small slot with four metal contacts inside it, then you're out of luck).",4
"Very useful pal for the iPod - but look at the latest news

*** DO NOT MISS THE LATEST NEWS ON THIS ***Though iPod is extremely portable, a wireless remote becomes quite useful, especially when the iPod is hooked to an audio player in the house. Navipod does its job quite well. Navipod stands out as a very useful gadget and it doesn't have any competitor so far (save the speaker systems which come with iPod charger and remote).The best part is that Navipod is small and extremely easy to use.The worst part is that the remote is circular and not ergonomically designed. It would have been better to have a rectangular remote, probably an iPod look-alike! It takes power from the iPod and could drain the iPod if the buttons are kept pressed accidentally. It is not possible to choose a different playlist/album through the remote. Also, for this price, it could have been more rugged and less fragile.Though it works with iPod (3G & 4G) as well as iPod Mini, it aligns well with the top of the bigger iPod while stretching beyond the top right portion of the Mini, looking a little weird.The simple steel support works well to make the iPod stand and be more accessible to the IR remote. But it is a little combersome if the iPod is hooked to the power cord.THE LATEST NEWS:Today (03 Mar 2005), I found a new model of NaviPod in the Apple store. The new remote, named NaviPro, seems to be a major improvement over its predecessor. It is oval in shape, much bigger, and it has 13 buttons as follows:Basic Functions:- Play/Pause- Next Track/Fast Forward- Previous Track/Rewind- Volume Up- Volume DownExtended Functions:- Next/Previous Playlist- Next/Previous Album- Next/Previous Chapter- Shuffle Songs/Album/Off- Repeat One/All/OffYou may visit tentechnology.com to take a detailed look.",3
"Works well, nicely done.

I use my iPod for the living room stereo - it sits in a dock on top of the stereo cabinet. Before buying the NaviPod, I had to get up and walk over to the iPod to change a song - a bit of a pain. But the NaviPod allows me to do this and more without getting up.Not only does it allow you to skip songs forward and backward, but it also allows you to control the iPod's volume (it has a mini stereo jack on the back to plug your stereo into). This was a nice added bonus which I didn't even realize it would do when I purchased it. You can also pause playback and even turn the iPod on and off from across the room by holding down the pause button (same way the iPod itself works).Seems fairly well designed - no complaints so far other than the slightly high price.",3
"Navipod Control

I was pretty disapointed to find out that this product did not work with either of our two iPods. Also that it does not come with a docking station so it requires you to buy more equipment to make it work. I am planning on returning it to Amazon.",0
"Great -- if you need a paperweight

The phone part works well and coverage is good. I don't care for the flywheel-based OS, though that is personal taste. I also don't like the halfway keyboard solution -- not full QWERTY, not standard 12-key. The autotyping is flawed, editing text messages is difficult, and there is an annoying delay between depressing a button and the response.This is all small potatoes compared to my big problem, however. Suddenly, after a several months, when I was linking to my computer, I got an error message. When I rebooted and reconnected, the software DELETED ALL MY CONTACTS AND APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PHONE. The software would then crash my computer when I tried to start it. I uninstalled and re-installed the software from the CD more than a dozen times, made other tweaks, and still the software refuses to do other than crash when it begins synching. Cingular told me to go to Blackberry and I can't find any fix or any way to get through to live customer help. So my ""cellphone/PDA"" is just a phone that will hold no information, contacts, calendar or anything else requiring synching. If I wanted to continue using it, I would have to get a separate PDA. I need a new phone/PDA, so this is a total loss. Lesson for me: avoid Blackberry products.",0
"Good Device

I've used the Blackberry 7100g as my company communication device for about 2 months, and overall, it's been pretty good. It's great for those urgent email messages, but as a phone, it does not rate highly in my opinion. Unless I'm using the earbud, the parties are hard to hear without the volume being raised to a very high setting. The reception is suspect, and I've had a few dropped calls in the short period of ownership. Additionally, I've had to remove the battery and SIM card a couple of times because the unit was not responding.Yes it's functional and handy, but my expectations of this device are higher than what I have experienced to this point.",3
"Stop think twice before buying this phone!

This phone is a pretty good phone; much more liek a phone than the original Blackberry phones. It is about the same size as the TREO 6xx.Here is what I liked about the phone:1) Push email was really useful. That is when the email automatically gets sent to the phone.2) The scroll bar was cool and easy to use.3) Bluetooth was very easy to set up.4) The browser emulated 4 different browsers; rendering the pages slightly differently but adding functionality with certain emulation.5) Able to read attachments without extra software.6) Fairly inexpensiveHere is what I didn't like:1) Big on the waistline; attached to the belt it was a pain.2) Very little software customization out there. No themes, no 3rd party software that was free.3) Push mail service and data service was expensive.....4) No accessories; i.e. cases; docking stations.5) The syncing was a pain.6) Can't transfer files via bluetooth only the earpiece was available through bluetooth.All in all this phone is above average I liked it, and if there weren't other pim/smartphones out there I would have kept it. Due to its size, cost, and compatibility I found the Audiovox SMT5600 to be a much smarter buy.",2
"blackberry

Here is what I liked about the phone:1) Push email was really useful. That is when the email automatically gets sent to the phone.2) The scroll bar was cool and easy to use.3) Bluetooth was very easy to set up.4) The browser emulated 4 different browsers; rendering the pages slightly differently but adding functionality with certain emulation.5) Able to read attachments without extra software.6) Fairly inexpensive",4
"better than expected

Like the previous customer, It's great for those urgent email messages. However I don't have a problem with the phone component. I love the keypad. I haven't had any problems with the reception. Might be area specific. Dropped calls rarely have anything to do with the phone, but rather the carrier.I have had one problem with the sim card. This was due to the fact that with the blackberry I had to change the sim card so that I would be on the cingular network and not the AT&T; network.I am enjoying the blackberry and I love the fact that I can set it up to turn off and on automatically.I hear the 8700 is better on the web browsing, but I like the sexiness of this phone.",3
"Blackberry 7100

Reception is horrible... Very hard to hear a conversation unless you have the bluetooth...People never hear me as well so the mic must be bad as well..Switched it 3 times and still the same... Drops calls and very bad reception.Not recommended...",0
"Not to bad

I was originally using a Blackberry 7510 with Nextel Service, which was great, but Nextel service is limited out in remote parts of the country. So made the switch to Cingular and the 7100. The service is available about everywhere in the country. I drove from Florida to Colorado and never lost a signal. However, compared to the Wife's Motorola, the signal strength is not the best. The email system is good, the same as any other Blackberry. The battery life is excellent. The thing that bugs me the most is the ringer selection. There are about 30 different ringers, but they are all weird sounds, No normal ringers to choose from. Only cheezy sound effects. Oh well. It is cool that you can email your self any picture you want and then use it as a desktop on the phone. Overall good deal.",3
"Great (Addictive) for E-Mail, Loust Phone

RIM Blackberry has still not quite figured out how to make a cell phone. Don't get me wrong...The e-mail functionality is incredible. However, the phone quality is poor -- bad reception, dropped calls and weak design.It is so bad, that I do not think you can use the 7100 as a primary phone in the U.S.I am keeping it for data, but without the monthly voice plan. I am ordering another phone for voice.Would that it were were not necessary to do so...",2
"No stars for customer service and returns

Word to the wise! Don't make a miskate because the return policy between Cingular Wireless and Amazon.com is awful. I have been trying to resolve a return for weeks. In the interim, I received a bill ($149.00) from Cingular Wireless for a service I never used on a phone I don't have and never used.",0
"Frustratingly subpar device

Consistently dropped called, extermely poor reception (in areas where other blackberries work perfectly fine), horrendous ear-and-mouth-piece for both listening and speaking into, flawed flawed flawed performance...I mean I can't even use call waiting without dropping both lines. The half-QWERTY keypad is alright but you might want to go for the full keypad...otherwise it beats the purpose of having a blackberry. Address book maintence is poorer than a standard cell phone. I can't short-cut add a number into my addressbook without copying/pasting the number into my address book explictly. Overall...stay away from this piece of junk, wait a couple of months and shell some money for the Motorola Q (the RazorBerry).",0
"It's so convenient!

I love having the ability to get all my email forwarded to the blackberry, it's so convenient. And the improved typing system on the 7100 makes it extrememly easy to reply to them all in a snap. The large color screen is definitely a big improvement over regular phones. The 7100 offers not only email capability, but also a large Address Book, Task pad, Memo Pad, Picture storage (which you can download from your emails), numberous built in ring tones, SMS (aka text messaging), an easy to use internet browser, games and so much more. I love my 7100 and would recommend it highly.",3
"Decent email device, not a great phone.

The Blackberry 7100g is certainly a novel concept but execution suffers from all the first-attempt flaws one fears.My biggest grouse is the lack of flexibility in the feature set and set-up. It is designed to integrate with your work email system and contacts or calendar manager - ask anything more and you are stuck.- It is frustrating and difficult to do mundane routine tasks if they have not previously integrated with your email suite (Lotus Notes in my case).- If you choose to separate work and play (RIM why is that so hard to contemplate) it gets worse. For instance, you cannot save numbers to the SIM without a host of steps, and once done, it takes 10 seconds to load those numbers every time you access them. The only solution is to save my grand-aunts phone number at work!- The Java browser is inept at best and page loading times make dial up feel state of the art.- The screen kills the top 20% with an annoying static graphic - why use so much of the screen to tell me the time when it could be used to display an email message. Does it really take a consumer clinic or a consultant to tell a designer that?I am tech happy and love playing with buttons, but this is just too much work. The whole Blackberry revolution is uplifting and showcases how technology makes our life so much more efficient, delve deeper and you realize why technology also serves to frustrate and alienate.",2
"Not The Phone From The Picture

When I saw this phone on Amazon, I got really exited because it was kinda like a blast-from-the-past for me so, I confidently placed the order thinking i was gonna get the phone that was illustrated. When I opened up the package, I was surprised to see this pretty beat up phone (even though I was promised one in great condition) that looked nothing like the phone from my teen years. The only reason this guy got two stars was because the shipping was fast and got to my house earlier than expected. In conclusion, if you are looking for the phone in the picture I would look somewhere else but, if you are looking for fast shipping this is your guy.",1
"old but sturdy

The phone is fine in general. The problem was that a working charger was not provided, cables and headphone/mic was not provided as said as well. The back of the phone was damaged and was not verified before purchasing. I was about to return it but I didn't want to pay for the shipping and the restock fee, therefore only getting back less than half of what I bought it for.",1
"Blackberry 7100G GSM Phone ATT Rogers T-Mobile UNLOCKED

this phone was great, i tossed and crushed plenty of times and this thing lasted for ever.",4
"Excellent BlackBerry Experience

I am really impressed with this phone - checking my emails on the move is the best way to deal with my urgent emails. I am currently using vodafone through (airtime manager)and the recepion is great.",4
"Cheap Junk

I am using the Blackberry 7250 through Nextel and need to move to a GSM service for business in Europe. I got a 7100g and immediately put it back in the box. I expected it to be different, but it's just a piece of junk compared to the 7200 series. The case is light and cheap feeling. The thumbwheel is hard to access and the menu structure is less friendly. Unlike the 7200's, the 7100 screen turns off with the backlight. No backlight - no screen. This has got to be tough on battery life. The screen has a large title bar across the top that takes-up way to much of the screen. What's left of the screen is simply too small compared to the 7200. Back in the box and back to Cingular to get the 7290 with the big screen, great thumbwheel, individual keys and quality feel.",0
"Great Blackberry, Horrible Phone

I'm part of the market RIM targeted for this phone - people who really didn't want to carry that blocky blue thing and wanted something a bit more phone-like. Looking around the building, I think they're succeeding, but wow, what a terrible phone.Physically: the phone is light - it also feels flimsy and the casing feels fake. I've already dropped it a few times (par for the course for me in general), and it's survived, but I feel like a stiff wind causes some risk. The screen is already scratching, though slightly and unobtrusively.Blackberry-like features: I also won't extol the virtues of the Blackberry - either you get it or you don't - except to say that Outlook/Exchange integration is excellent, the best Calendar integration, in particular, that I've seen. I don't know why the Contacts don't sync wirelessly, which for me isn't much of a problem but may be more difficult for others. I get emails to my Blackberry faster than they appear in my Outlook. Level 1 messaging, which isn't defined absolutely anywhere for the customer, is a great feature. I cannot comprehend why you can't default the mailbox to your inbox, rather than the everything-you-do-box, but c'est la vie.Much gnashing of teeth about the keyboard. I can empathize, but having never used the normal Blackberry keyboard, I can't compare. I don't love SureType - it doesn't pick up new words well, and I'd like some autocomplete - but it's fine. My bigger problem with the keyboard is I mistype all the time, and I have small fingers. Not sure what happens to the larger-digited among us.My real complaint, though, is that the basic functionality of a phone is _painful_. I ask very little from a cell phone: mostly, I want quick access to the address book, so I can find names when I'm at a traffic light or walking, and I want to do it without looking at the screen very much. In this, the Blackberry fails miserably. I have to turn this dial and click that and type lots of letters and then turn the dial again. Makes me want to throw the thing out the window. This is not a hard problem - every manufacturer has solved it! - RIM could do so too.I want easy-to-lookup Contacts (one problem with the Contact Outlook integration is I don't have names like ""Joe"" and ""Mom"" and ""Home"" in my contacts), but I concede the problem there, though it's solvable.I'm getting mixed results on the reception, either with the phone held to my face or with the included headset.So yeah, I'd buy it again, but I'd hold my nose.(Wrote the same review for the 7100g and 7100t, since they're the same phone)",2
"Not the ultimate smartphone anymore, the 8700 is much better

If you already use a BlackBerry, you don't need me to spend a bunch of time talking about how useful the mail service is. If not, there are plenty of articles about the basics. So, I'll focus on this phone's useability and shortcomings as compared to previous BlackBerries and as compared to other smartphones.The first thing you notice about the phone is the feature you will appreciate the most; the large color screen. I love how everyone harps on the size of the BlackBerries. The fact is that you can't have a large screen and a keyboard on a phone the size of a matchbook. The size of the unit is about as compact as could possibly be expected for what it does.The second thing you will notice is that the battery cover is slightly loose. This makes the whole phone feel cheap, which is a shame because it's actually well-made other than that one flaw. You do get used to it, but it's amazing how much a small defect like that can change your perception of the phone.The useability of the unit is as good or better than the previous iteration of the BlackBerry, the 7290. It takes a few seconds to grasp that instead of having a screen full of icons that you scroll through to get things done, you now have a compact text menu that accomplishes the same thing, usually faster than before since you have fewer things to scroll through to get where you are going. I like it better.Another big improvement: this thing is much easier to hold and use as a phone than any other BlackBerry. Hands down. No possibility of accidentally hanging up on your call because the side-mounted escape key does not perform that function anymore. This was one of my most severe criticisms of older BlackBerries. Now you have a real dial and hangup key. Much better. Also the earpiece is natural and the sound is much clearer. Older units were almost impossible to keep centered on your ear and the sound volume rarely was high enough.The Bluetooth functionality is still nearly zero. I can't tell you how annoying that is. I keep hearing that they are planning on un-crippling it soon but for now the only thing you can use with it is a wireless headset. The one I have worked pretty well with the older BlackBerry units but I find that the volume is too low on this new one. Maybe there is a software or firmware upgrade that will fix this, but I have not explored that yet. NOTE TO RIM: FIX THE BLUETOOTH. NOW. (UPDATE: BlackBerry still has not fixed the Bluetooth. I have now been through three units via warranty exchange and have used three different brands of Bluetooth headsets. None have corrected the volume, and all produce an echo that is heard by the other party but not by myself. Very disappointing. I am seriously considering the 8700c as an upgrade.)Another thing, and this applies to all BlackBerries not availing themselves of the expensive but excellent BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software solution: there is no ""wireless sync"" of your email, even though the option appears on your phone. I cannot understand why they don't grey out the option so that users can avoid spending their precious time trying to chase this handy but unavailable feature. With BES, however, your corporate Exchange Server will be continuously and wirelessly synced with your Outlook. This is the ultimate solution.Failing BES, which ordinary users without a corporate server will never have, (plus it costs $2500, making it hard for small businesses to afford either - are you listening, RIM?) you can choose to use the Web Server or the Desktop Redirector. I recommend highly that you stick with the Web Server. The Redirector forces you to keep your desktop computer on all the time, and it is annoying even when it is working properly. Web Server is the way to go here.With the Web Server, your emails come to you realtime, automatically. It's great, and is the key attraction to BlackBerry in the first place. As to the functionality of composing emails, I can only say that the full QWERTY keyboard of the 7290 and other iterations of the BlackBerry is better than this one. I miss it. On the 7100, there are two letters per key, and the phone figures out what you are trying to spell using predictive text software. Generally it works OK, but it is tedious to spell proper names, technical words, etceteras. You need a little more patience. On the other hand, it's a giant leap forward compared to regular phones where you have to multitap to get the right letters. Further, what you give up in text entry you gain in phone dialing, which is MUCH easier on the 7100.This is a true integrated device. When someone calls, it instantly looks up your contact and displays the name as it appears in your Outlook address book. If someone emails you, when you open the email, if you click the wheel the options that are presented are specific to that email; only options that you can actually accomplish will show. You can call the contact who emailed you from this screen, respond to the email, SMS that contact, etceteras. No lookup is required.I found the sync between Outlook and the 7100 to be flawless. MUCH BETTER than Palm OS, and as a longtime Palm user (since 1995) I know what I'm talking about. You can even sync it to multiple address databases (I sync to my personal addresses and my corporate addresses simultaneously) and it did fine with 4500 addresses in memory. It has NEVER locked up on me or performed even a soft reboot.There are a bunch of ringtones, which I could care less about, but they are now polyphonic which is a large leap forward for RIM. And, a speakerphone that actually works rather well.The holster is great as long as you don't try to clip it to your belt or anything else. In other words, it's useless. The holster on the 7290 was very useful and well made. Not sure why RIM moved away from that - big mistake. You won't use the holster. I recommend you just carry the phone in your hand or pocket. Choose a pocket that doesn't have keys or change, though, because this thing will get scratched if you don't take care of it.Overall, I like the phone. I just hope that RIM will address its shortcomings in the next round and come up with the ultimate integrated phone solution (which - trust me on this - doesn't currently exist. Period.) I think it's the best available, including every Windows Mobile device, every Palm device, and every Symbian device, many of which I'm familiar with either from personal experience or from having researched them. The 7100 should tide you over until the ultimate phone does eventually get created. We are probably within a year or so of a five star smartphone, for those of you that can be patient.",3
"A very good cell phone, but...

This is a very good cell phone and Amazon.com gives the best deal. But, you can't transfer your old phone number from different provider to Cingular through Amazon.com. If you transfer your old phone number, you won't get your mail-in rebate. Please read amazon.com mail-in rebate rules carefully!!!You can read about how to transfer your number through this link : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/508597/102-6686881-6992121",4
"Excellent Marriage of Blackberry and Phone

On my request quest for mobile e-mail, I purchased the BlackBerry 7290 from Cingular. While that phone had a good color screen and filled my require for bluetooth, I found it to be an absolute brick to carry around and to hold to your face when a regular phone was desired.The BlackBerry 7100g released a week later and I promptly traded in my Blackberry 7290 for this one. This device is almost perfect. The screen is large and vivid and very easy to see. It has all of the features that are common to the blackberry's such as the scroll wheel.The thing that impressed me most with this device is its usability as a phone. While larger then today's typical cell phone, it is modeled after the candy bar phone and is very comfortable to hold and talk on. The reception is typical compared to my other phones. Having bluetooth and speaker phone both combined into this device makes it the most usable phone that BlackBerry has available.The only things this device lacks are:CameraReal Music/Sound Ringtone capabilitiesMMS messaging capabilities",4
"RIM 7100g is a winner....

Until now, the cell phones I've been carrying around, get smaller and ligher with each iteration. My last cell phone was a Siemens SL56 - so you can imagine the flashback to late 90s I had when I got my BlackBerry 7100g. Due to my job and the amount of email I get, my company bought me one. I've been pleasantly surprised, the good most definitely outweigh the bad so I'll go through them below.Good1) Email push is wonderful. Real-time emails from my corporate server and my gmail account. Now when I'm in a meeting or on travel I can increase productivity by not having to wait to answer email. I can respond to friends faster also.2) Speakerphone. This is the loudest, most clear speakerphone I have ever heard.3) WAP brower/screen size. I don't know the exact dimensions but it's a big screen.4) Price - this is cheaper than the smart phones with better email integration.5) Weight - it's surprisingly light for a phone this size.6) Holster sensor - this is really cool. You can set your phone profile differently depending on whether its in or out of the OEM holster. Ingenious.7) Suretype - some people hate this. Since I've never had a previous BB and my previous text messages were painfully composed on a standard numeric keypad on the Siemens SL56 - the suretype technology is wonderful. In the 2 weeks I've had the phone, I've sent over 100+ messages and have only corrected a word manually 5-6 times due to Suretype picking up the wrong word.8) PIM synchs faster than the IPAQ to my desktop.9) Scrolling wheel for navigation - again - this is so much better than arrows or 4-way buttons. The wheel is just way more intuitive. It somewhat simulates the scroll on a mouse.10) Multi-tasking: You can have multiple applications going on simultaneously including a voicecall.Bad1) Size - even though its got a better form factor than previous series, it still feels like a brick especially when I hold it up to my face.2) Regular voice-calls. I hear other ppl perfectly. I've been told that if I'm talking in the car while the window is down, I'm incomprehensible. I could get away with something like that on my previous cell phones.3) ""No voicemail"" SMS popups - when all of your voicemails are checked it sends an annoying SMS that your mailbox is empty. You have to manually delete/close the popup. I know I'm picking at little things, but it's the little things that really annoy me. If anyone knows how to bypass this, let me know.4) Answering a call. It's a little tedious. You either have to press a tiny green call button or push the scroll wheel in (if you have bog fingers you could easily accidentally scroll to the ""ignore call"" option and send someone to voicemail by accident. Wish they would have a bigger more obvious button to answer voice calls.Overall though, I'm really pleased with this phone. If it were a little smaller - it would be a 5 star phone. I've never owned a BB so maybe I'm being too easy on RIM, but this is a nice feature packed phone which is perfect for the corporate user from a data/voice perspective.",3
"Perfect!

I have a very unique experience with the Blackberry 7100. For the reason that my first purchase of a PDA-phone was a Treo 650. I used the Treo 650 for exactly one week, and then traded it in for my current Blackberry 7100. The Blackberry 7100 is vastly superior for a few signifigant reasons.The reasons are the smaller size of the Blackberry 7100 is outstanding. The Blackberry's e-mail is much easier to sync with my corporate e-mail (which is the main reason I purchased the Treo 650 in the first place), and the phone quality is simply excellent. The Treo's phone was too large and the volume was insufficient.Lastly, the Blackberry is the easiest full PDA phone you will ever use. The new Blackberry has accomplished what they set out to do from the begining. That is to create a phone with an e-mail , browser, and contact manager, that will take you a few days to become comfortable with, not a month.",4
"All you need in a Blackberry PHONE

After carrying around a pda and a phone, I decided to go for something that included both functions effectively. I had a ""smartphone"" before and though it was small and nice, it was very difficult to type in appointments and data with the tiny keys in it. The Windows Mobile was pretty good but not what I really wanted. I purchased this phone and immediately saw that I no longer had to bring 2 devices with me. I have a good function phone with great PDA functions included. I also set up the phone to receive my personal and my work email. Its good to have all these features in one phone. The bluetooth works flawlessly and though the phone is a bit on the bulky side, its not very heavy or uncomfortable. I recommend this phone if you are tired of carrying 2 devices to keep your schedules, tasks and emails. Really good phone with great features.",3
"Very Fuctional Business Phone

If your looking for a slick thin phone that has 100 options and gadgets and advertises with the chic crowd...you know someone wearing sunglasses advertising it, then this phone is not for you. If your like me and and you spend 50 hours a week at work a lot of it traveling and you need the basics done well then this is the phone. No it doesn't have a camera and no it doesn't play music. It does do a really good job of ""pushing' ur emails to you, sync's well with your PIM, the phone is definitly the loudest(one of my pet peeves with my other phones was that even all the way up I could barely hear)phone in the earpiece. I 've gotte great reception, the screen is just the right size. I think the browser works well. I've not yet had a probelm with battery life. If I had to describe the phone its a work horse for business. The 3rd party software is limited but the only thing I use is a E wallet. I recommend it.",3
"Underwhelmed.

Praise:1. The new PocketMac software for sync-ing Blackberry to Mac is fantastic.2. The reception is excellent.3. Battery life is very robust.4. Screen resolution is better than average.5. Menu layout is fairly intuitive and navigation is simple.6. USB charging capability is handy.Complaints:1. Mac users, the PocketMac software doesn't come with the phone. It's available aftermaket only.2. The trackwheel is undersized and difficult to roll accurately.3. Because BlackBerry contracts to info-secure government agencies, the bluetooth doesn't support any data transfer whatsoever. Forget using salling clicker or any other fun/useful bluetooth application.4. The plastic casing is thin and seems inadequately flimsy to house such versatile, rugged software.Summary: The addition of Mac syncronizing is practical, giving well-designed accessiblity to icalender, address book, and macoffice. The phone is savy, but the regulated bluetooth capabilities are extremely frustrating. If you want to have more fun with your phone, check out the Sony Ericsson W600i.",2
"Excellent Edition

I've used, and enjoyed, the normal form-factor BBs, and at upgrade time I was torn between the 8700 and the 7100g. While the email capabililty is a must, I'd grown tired of talking into what appeared to be a calculator. Besides the bulky ergonomics, I couldn't get past the idea that my voice just couldn't reach the microphone with the older form-factor (7290, etc...).Choice made, and I couldn't be happier. This phone is excellent for me. No coverage problems (not that that's normally a hardware problem, anyway), and no difficulties with the hardware switch from old to new.Pros:1) Screen is phenomenal. While the 8700 is better, this one is excellent.2) Form-factor is perfect for people who want to treat their BBs as phones.3) Home screen layout is preferred. Where the older models are a massive grid of oft-unused icons, the 7100's default is to put the moneymakers up front. You want memos and tasks, head to a sub menu. You want messages, phone, calendar, and browser - one click's all it takes.4) Browser is getting better, but its still got some maturing to do.5) The backlight is gold. 7290? Not gold. Pyrite, even. This one? Greatness. First time I turned it on I was delighted, and that was at the factory default 60% brightness. I've since turned it down to 50%, but its gold I tell you...6) Dedicated send and end buttons. So trivial, but so perfect.Cons:1) Sure would love bluetooth file transfer, too.2) Doesn't wash dishes.3) Ringtones are the suck. Games are the suck. Perhaps its that I'm on a corporate account, but I get no love from the various ringtone and games download sites.4) The LED, it keeps blinking. Why, LED, why?! I have all the secondary notices set to none, and you still blink, LED! Why?!?!",3
"OQO batter worked like a charm

I had two batteries for my little OQO computer. Both failed about the same time. I found one on Amazon, ordered it and it was promptely delivered ... in excellent condition. Good vendor, prompt service. Can't ask for much more.",4
"Nokia battery charger

Great product! Inexpensive & works great! Received it in timely fashion. Would reccomend it to anyone. Thanks for the great service!C. B. Adams",4
"Nice stuff...

Leather case is nice and the car charger works well... Good items... Slow shipping tho..",3
"Very nice phone case

Well made case, fits my samsung pdaphone very nicely. Magnetic catch on the flap. Doesn't pivot on the belt clip, but thats fine with me. Nice quality leather.",4
"noise is big

I bought this earphone for my wife. She is using Samsung T319. The first earphone we recevied doesn't work so we have to ask them for replacement. The second one we got is fine but there is always annoying cuicuit noise when it is used. I am satisfied with their service but very disappointed with this earphone.",0
"Hands free headset

Well it's fine as long as you hold the connection tight to your phone, but as soon as I let go it seems to lose connection and I don't even realize that the person on the other end is still talking. So.... that's not good. It's really comfortable though... in case that counts.",1
"Love this case!

I've gone through a number of cases for my iPhone 4, looking for that perfect one. This is it. It looks great, fits perfectly, and most importantly, protects my phone. I try to be careful, but I seem to drop my phone at least once a day! I had great success with Boxwave products when I had a Blackberry. Their line of iPhone accessories appear to be equally strong. Not only would I recommend this case, I'm purchasing another for my husband's new iPhone 4s. (Mine is a 4, not 4s, so I can confirm that this case fits both Verizon models).Before buying this one, I tried the Otterbox Commuter. I loved how the Otterbox protected my phone, but I went through TWO -- both had outer covers that snapped off at the very same corner, in the very same place. The Boxwave HyperTech case doesn't have the exposed corners of the Otterbox (and similarly designed dual-layer covers I looked at), so it slides in and out of my pocket or handbag without snagging and breaking the case.I've been recommending Boxwave products to family and friends for years. High quality, great value.",4
"Great Case!!

This is my 3rd case for this phone and I have only had it since April 2011. I like this case because it is sturdy and attractive at the same time. I have had other more expensive cases and they broke very quickly.I would recommend and I would buy again for my self.",4
"Love it

I love the case don't have any problems or anything to bad to say its a good product it was ship fast I gave it 5 star",4
"No problem with battery

Bought a couple of weeks ago and no problem. Works great for my moto q. No sync problems as stated by other reviewer with my phone.",4
"3rd party batteries are a bust

This seemed like a cheap alternative to shelling out 50 bucks to Motorola for a new Q battery however, I have recently discovered that when this battery is in my phone, it will not sync with my computer, but when I have a Motorola battery in it syncs just fine.I have had other problems when using third party batteries in other devices such as laptops etc. The lesson to be learned is; spend the extra coin for a manufactures battery to avoid compatibility issues.",0
"Too clumsy for a touch-typist

I tried this keyboard with my Treo 650. It was very difficult to get it to work. I used the web download to automatically download the most current drivers (or so I thought) to my Treo. That driver didn't work. I then used the driver that came on the CD. Finally worked, but only if I unchecked ""reconnect,"" which is the opposite of what the instructions said to do.Once I finally got it working, I was very disappointed with the accuracy of the keyboard. I could barely type anything without some kind of typo caused by the keyboard. The space bar in particular repeatedly failed to register, and I very frequently had to go back and insert a space.Overall, I found it not much faster (and tons more frustrating) than just using the tiny thumb keyboard on the Treo itself.For the $$$, I would expect a lot more.I do not recommend this for people used to touch typing.",1
"Good Keyboard

I haven't delved into the foray of Bluetooth keyboards before, but I had this keyboard recommended to me by a friend. Following his recommendation, I decided to try it out. Was I impressed? You bet!Firstly I had to install the device driver to my iPAQ 4700 and Nokia 6680 (both of which are supported by this keyboard). This went very smoothly, and was easy enough to understand.After this I had to simply turn the keyboard on and the driver program found it when I selected Active Keyboard on the devices. No manual pairing was necessary, which I was please at.Actually typing on this keyboard was great, and compared to the crappy Nokia and HP implementations was a dream to use. I also found the function keys came in quite handy and cut down on navigation time.Build quality is what you would expect from this sort of product. I couldn't find any problems with it. All in all, I am very impressed with this keyboard, and greatly recommend it.",4
"An Awesome New Look For Fall 2000!

I have heard some say that this "cheap" plastic snap-on is "chinsy" or "cheasy", but I like it! I was narrowed down to the Handspring Visor Deluxe and the Palm m100, however, I chose the m100 because of this new feature. I love colorful accessories and found this to be attractive and the Palm m100 useful. The Pacific Blue Faceplate is one of my favorites and I can match it to many other items I have for school.",3
"Awesome

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.",4
"This faceplate looks exactly like the picture.

If you like the picture, you will like this faceplate. Simple as that!",4
"Adorable

this faceplate is so cute! its pretty and preppy and just a must have to make a dull looking PDA look fantastic! i just love it! the pink is so loveable you will not actually want to show your PDA off!!! MUST HAVE!",4
"Not what I expected

When this came in the mail, I was very disappointed because it looked like cheap plastic. I expected a shiny rich colored blue mist color (just like in the picture). Instead, what I got is this cheap looking blue mist plastic face plate. I gave it two stars because the price is cheap (but I still had to pay shipping and handling). Even so, I still probably would not use this because it's just too cheap looking!",1
"VERY CHIC

I am very impressed with this particular faceplate. It looked like the shiny wooden dashboard of those nice cars! It gave my palm pilot a very classy and elegant look.",4
"beautiful

It is a nice color!!!!and fits great It really does accent it.",4
"Perfect!

The item was shipped very quickly and looked exactly like the picture! Very pleased....couldn't ask for any better! Seller kept me posted and was very courteous and prompt. I would definitely buy from him again. Also, item cost less (including shipping)than anywhere else.",4
"Great Service

I loved the "ruby red" faceplate for my Palm M125. I received the merchandise quickly and ordering the merchandise online was easy; without any hassle. Keep up the good work!",4
"very cute

I got the silver mist faceplate, and my Palm M100 looks very cool. The only thing that gave me any trouble was that the original faceplate didn't come off very easily; I thought it was just supposed to pop off, but I was afraid maybe I was supposed to unscrew something, because it felt like it was going to break if I pulled it any harder. But I finally just wrenched it off, and it was fine. The new one snapped on easily, and it looks great. I also love that you can get the faceplates so cheap on Amazon. I recommend buying one; it's fun and worth it.",4
"Nice look, but ....

The Turbo Black faceplate has a really nice executive look. The only drawback is that if you hate to see fingure prints, you are not going to like this face plate. The ultra smooth, glossy black surface is a fingerprint magnet! Also, if you are using a case, such as the Body Glove one that uses a clear plastic sleeve to hold your Palm, then you are eventualy going to take this cover off, or stop using your Body glove cover if you Hot Sync daily. This faceplate sticks to the clear plastic like legs to vinyl seats, making it a pain to take out and put back when when you need to Sync an M105 in it's cradle.",3
"Dare to be different!

I love my Leopard print faceplate! Though, I will say the actual product was slightly different in color. My faceplate seemed to be brown-toned and didn't have any black like the online image depicts. It also didn't fit as snugly as my original faceplate, but I love it anyways!",3
"Attractive and distinctive

The ruby pearl face plate is a rich and warm color that makes it easy for me to find my palm pilot. The other day my boss came into my office while I was using it and commented on how good looking it was.",4
"Good lookin'

The ruby pearl color is real attractive and makes the thing look like a 1955 T-Bird or something. Glad I bought it.",4
"I can't stop loving this faceplate

By now anyone who reads these faceplate reviews regularly must think I'm a nut. Well, you're right. I love my Palm M105 like a close friend that accessorizes well.That being said, there is no more versatile a faceplate than the Silver Mist. If you only have the dough to buy one of these plastic wonders, buy this one. If I could only have one (horrors!) this would have to be the one. It is universally stylish, coordinates well with silver cell phones, and looks impressive whether you're a teenager or a stuffy business type. I really can't say that about the other faceplates, as much as they entertain me.Buy this now. You'll be glad you did.",4
"Better than I expected from Glitz!

I'm extra happy with the Glitz faceplate,... partially because it's very unique compared to all other faceplates. In low lighting it just looks mustard or pale yellow, but in any kind of bright light, this faceplate sparkles with metallic gold zigzags....Subtle, understated, yet entertaining, unless you hate the color gold you'll reach for this faceplate again and again for your Palm.",4
"very nice

I like having the contrast of the blue faceplate. Nicely frames out the information on my screen. Easier on my eyes. I like it much better than the black. The faceplate changes easily. And it looks really neat with my blue Palm Glove!",3
"A fun add-on for the palm m100

I got the silver mist faceplate for Christmas, and I love it. Some of the other colors are a little too gaudy to use all the time, but this one just looks sleek.",4
"Excelente Faceplate!!

Excellent accessorie for the Palm M100. Of course, only the Palm M100 has the feature of changing the faceplates, that is why it's extremely cool. I really recommend this faceplates since it looks very nice, elegant and cool. Silver gives the Palm user a look of someone who is sophisticate and intelligent. Buy it!",4
"The Best Color faceplate

This is by far the coolest color faceplate. I was using the green mist, which is also very cool, but I have set it aside permanently for the Pacific Blue.",4
"Tanesha

I am a huge fan of leopard or anything animal print, so this is definately a good buy. This faceplate is for the person who is daring, yet ready to make a sophisticated statement. The non-chic need not apply. Hats off to the designers, this one is a winner!",4
"Very reliable

Received the package in perfect order. Thank you.",4
"It's not really BLUE...

...It's more of a TURQUOISE color, almost teal. If you're looking for a light blue color, this isn't what you want. But, if you like turquoise, this is definitely for you!",2
"Nice Color

Green Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Nice Color

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Over-priced! However...

Ever wonder what it's made of? Plastic!What you want is a product that improves your productivity! What's a piece of colored plastic gonna do?It's very cool, but the color maybe be annoying after a while. You're gonna use your palm for hours, but the bright colors may cause stress. It also doesn't match with business suits or uniforms. And people will comment on the color of your palm instead of what the palm actually does! I often walk into a room, then I open my palm, and then people are looking at it, but are they looking because it's colorful or it's a palm or maybe they never seen one? Sometimes they come up to me and ask about it : I pretend I don't understand them and speak with a foreign accent. The only problem is that I went to school with it, tsss teens today!Try to write with a colorful pen. If you look at it sometimes, then ask yourself if it bothers your concentration. Then if it doesn't, you know what you gotta do!It's also a productivity item... in some ways. If colors motivate you, then purchase it!On the box, it says thirty canadian bucks, but some places are selling them for forty! Are Canadians nuts? Or should I move?",2
"Nice Color

Pacific Blue is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Nice Color

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"REALLY UGLY

One deceptive thing about the ad above is that the picture shows the palm head on. There is a reason for this. The faceplates cover only half of the palm. The front. From any othe angle, you will see that putting on a colored faceplate (which is stupid to begin with, considering a pink palm would be repulsive anyway) leaves you with a Half Black, Half colored palm. I would actually give this -43 stars if I could. This applies to all faceplates but black one.",0
"Very elegant

It took a great deal of swearing to get the original faceplate off, but it was worth it to personalize my m105 with this very attractive Silver Snake pattern. The pictures onscreen don't do it justice, and I find that it's not at all distracting.",4
"Great Palm--great cover

My girldfriend loves this Palm cover--and her M100 too. These are hard to find in this color and Amazon had it! It has been solid, has not faded or scratched, and looks great! Adds personality and fun!",4
"Cool, Funky, and Fun

I bought this for my wife and she loves it.",4
"Ruby Pearl mmmmm :)

I originally bought the Blue Mist. It was okay. Then I saw this Ruby Pearl cover and had to have it. The color is great! It's a weird kinda shiny pearly red color.",4
"Cool Faceplate

Nice blue faceplate. Cool to the eyes. Easy to install. I suggest people get this Pacific Blue color. Affordable.",4
"Totally cute!

...I think that these are just about the greatest accessory for palm. I own the citrus faceplate and it just wows my friends and they all want one. But now I'm obsessed... I've always loved things that can be personalized and now I'm even happier with my m100. I'm going to have to start collecting these...",4
"Individuality and Personality

Add some individuality and personality to your light, slim new palm m100. The only palm model with a removable face plate that totally personalizes your palm and transforms it from a small computer to a stylish, convenient personal organizer to call your own. Really adds some personality to your pda and I expect to see handspring immitate this inexpensive accesory which transforms the way you look at your pda. For this price the face plates are worth it and I recommend them to anybody who purchases one of these new, stylish and compact palm pilots! A must have!",4
"Makes my 'plain' Palm m125 look 100% better...

I don't know who is responsible for the idea behind removeable faceplate covers, but whoever it is has earned my thanks. I liked the Palm m-class PDA's even before I knew you could alter the covers...but when I saw that it was possible to make my Palm look a little more stylized, I immediately went out and grabbed one. I echo one of the other reviewers thoughts about specifically the 'Pacific Blue' color over the others. What may look good on your computer monitor may look entirely different in front of your eyes. This cover looks amazingly cool in person...but there IS one downside: It WILL draw attention from others whether you like it or not. Now this CAN be a problem depending on who you are. Personally, after I got used to it, it didn't bother me. In fact, I'm fairly certain a few folks have decided to purchase an m-class Palm as a result of seeing mine and how versatile they actually are.Don't just buy a Palm and hide it away, with one of the many versatile faceplates available in nearly 20 colors (and counting) you can make your Palm into an exciting way to organize your life. From Leopard print to aqua-blue to green, this little digital device can suddenly become a major fashion statement -- if you want it to be. I am personally finding out that the more I get used to my Palm, the more I use it, and I am also finding out the cooler it looks, the more I use it. Suffice it to say I am VERY satisfied with my purchase -- but be warned: Do NOT forget to check out what these plates look like IN PERSON before buying. TRUST me when I say they CAN look quite a bit different on your computer screen than they do on front of your PDA.",4
"versatility

Makes the palm look great except now they need to make the covers to match the faces.",3
"red cover

The red Palm faceplate looks very sharp with the contrasting black back and cover. I definitely recommend it for lovers of the red/black combo and/or for those who like adding a little spice to their otherwise-boring electronics.",4
"Fun, Distinctive and Ok for the Office

Once I knew there were faceplates, I knew I just had to have one. But given I use my m100 in the office as well, I couldn't go with the red (too bold) or the green mist (too artsy). The silver really isn't that much more exciting than the black, so I decided to go with the blue. I settled for Pacific Blue, though the Blue Mist would have been ok. The nice thing about the blues is that they go well with the Royal Blue PalmGlove. In case you're wondering: the faceplates REPLACE the black faceplate that the m100 comes with, which is easily removed. Once removed, the new faceplate just snaps on. If you want, you can then reinstall the cover the cover that comes with the m100.",4
"Green Mist looks o.k. in pictures - looks awesome in person!

I am so thrilled with the Green Mist faceplate that I am taking a moment out of my hectic day to write about it. This color complements the screen color of the Palm more than you can tell from the pictures. A more accurate name for it would be Green Gold.I bought it because I read somewhere that it looked better in person and it was cheaper than others, and I'm much happier than I thought I would be with it - I can't take it off!It's one of the lowest priced **true** Palm faceplates, and after testing a series of off-brand faceplates for less than a dollar each I purchased on eBay, I want to warn everyone DO NOT BUY OFF-BRAND FACEPLATES - THEY CAN DAMAGE YOUR PALM AND GENERALLY DO NOT FIT THE DEVICE PROPERLY. Palm's faceplates cost a lot more than imitations, but at least you know they are fitted to the device correctly. Don't make the same mistake I did - only buy Palm manufactured faceplates!",4
"Best of the bunch, imho

The Green Mist looks a bit like metallic puke, the Red Mist reminds me of 1980's Lee press-on-nails, the Silver just looks like you are trying to emulate a PalmV, while the Blue mist and Pacific blue are fun yet distinctive. They've got that fashion factor going and yet won't draw guffaws in at the company meetings due to gaudiness. Now some hardcore techheads might snicker at the "just a trendy toy" factor of the m100 vs. a PalmV or higher but I think the product's appeal can extend beyond the trendoid-nokia-toting high schooler or the "computer illiterate". Frankly, some of just don't have $300+ to drop on the higher end models, and if you are a little crafty you can hack this thing up to approach the speed and memory of the more expensive models. It's great for entry level and the price minded. But I digress. This faceplate is my fave, but I too wish they'd bring the prices down to $10, which is what they are worth.",3
"Great Product!

I love these faceplates. The silver mist is my favorite right now because it gives my m100 a professional, but fun look. My second favorite is the green mist. These are pretty much like the Nokia faceplates only for a different product. The only problem I have with it is it doesn't match the back which will stay black no matter with faceplate you have on. I guess that isn't a really bad problem so I think if I could, I would rate this 4 1/2 stars, but the price is kinda high for the product. Luckily most people that own one of these have jobs. I don't because I am only 13. Well, over all a great product!",3
"Definitely the best color

I had one of the lighter blue covers while i was waiting for the Pacific Blue to be available in stores, but once i got the Pacific Blue, i've had it permanently on my palm. The blue mist faceplate cover is just gathering dust.These faceplates are a cool and inexpensive way to make an m100 more interesting than the plain-black default.",4
"You Have To See It To Believe It

The picture of this faceplate doesn't do it justice. You have to actually see it to believe it. If you have purchased Palm products before you should be familiar with this shade of blue. Pacific Blue is the same shade of blue on Palm product boxes just a bit darker. Also if you look at the faceplate at certain angles in the light, you will see how nice this color is.",4
"Better than it looks in the picture...

The picture that is shown for this item makes it look like a much paler blue than the faceplate really is. I am actually trying to get ahold of the Pacific Blue cover, but no one has that in stock, so i picked up a Blue Mist to satisfy my need for a color faceplate.Some reviews i've read criticize the faceplates for being only the front of the palm. I think it looks neat, though, with the blue front and black back. I suppose if you're getting the faceplate so other people will think you're cool, that might be an issue. I got the faceplate so i'd have a colored border around the screen, and i don't spend much time staring at the side or back of my m100, so even if i didn't like the half-and-half look, it wouldn't be the end of the world.the only complaint i have is actually more the fault of my m100 case than the faceplate. I use the leather flip-case for my palm, and it covers up almost the entire faceplate. but i can still see part of it, so that's not the end of the world either.",4
"Green Destiny

The green faceplate really brings out the two colors in the LCD screen. Besides being the cheapest out of the pack, it really "frames" your Palm to perfection. BUY THIS COLOR",4
"Add Some Style To Your Palm

I bought this faceplate for my Palm m130. It's easy to use and just snaps right on to your palm. It works with the m100 series, which means it also works with m100/105/125/130. I recommend buying more than one.",4
"subtle yet snazzy...

Love it! The original black faceplate was quite satisfactory but my husband (having already selected Turbo Red for himself) brought home Blue Mist for me. Nice, but didn't do anything for me. We took it back and I immediately knew Silve Snake was it for me. The glossy grey/silver/black snake pattern doesn't detract from the display at all, nor does it strain the eyes. I don't regret my choice :)",4
"Keeping Things Interesting

Let's face it, these faceplates are frivolous; however, they are fun, and now inexpensive too.PalmOne m100 Handheldare easy to remove and put in place, once you get the hang of it. Some colors are better than others, a quick review follows:Original Black -- use it in front of your boss. Or your Goth buddies.Silver is ok -- not bad but its nothing special either, cell phonish.Pacific Blue -- very nice, fine for the office too.Red -- all the red colors are fine, and tend to draw attention.Blue mist -- very attractive, not out of line for work either.Arctic White -- goes great with that iPod.Purple Passion -- Ghastly. Remarkably horrible.Burl Wood -- This one is a real success. Very, very attractive, and when used with thePalmOne m100 Series Slim Leather Carrying Caseit looks outstanding in any setting.There are other brands out there who make Palm faceplates too. They usually aren't quite as well made, but offer choices you can't find elsewhere. Two very nice colors available this way are Titanium Green and Dalmation (not exactly a color but very cool, I put a photo of each in the ""photo sharing"" section.) Both colors can be found on Palm's web site.",3
"It is what it is

As faceplates go, you can't ask for more.The color is a bit deeper than I had expected, but it is definitely nice to have a change of scenery when looking at your palm.",4
"Don't let your Palm run around naked...

First off, look at all of the faceplates before you buy anything - there are about 19 in all. Second, budget the price of a faceplate (or 2+) in addition to the Palm device if you're researching the purchase, because most people want one eventually.I am completely happy with the Blue Boa plate because it's dark enough not to cause eye strain from light/dark contrast, it's a subtle pattern instead of a solid, and the blue is just amazing - it's everything I've ever wanted from the color blue. No joke.The colors of the faceplates do not come through on my monitor like they do in person, I guess because it's a 2D/3D problem, and lighting can make all the difference. I liked the Silver Snake plate better onscreen than I do in reality because the contrast just doesn't work for my eyes.My perspective on productivity and price: Several people commented that the color faceplates were the deciding feature in purchasing an M series Palm over other models. I truly believe the faceplates enhance productivity because they touch an aesthetic or feeling (or inner toddler) or whatever that triggers positive thoughts about the device in general, so you use it more and it gains greater value in your life.",4
"Great color but pricey

I love the color although I wish there was more selection available from PALM. I think the faceplates are a great idea and they're very fashionable however the prices still need to come down. Amazon does have the best prices so far but PALM really needs to sell these at something like [price]. If they did I'd probably buy 10 or more.",3
"Love that Pacific Blue

The pacific blue faceplate cover is a very attractive accessory for the Palm. It's subdued and stylish, and unlike some of the other faceplate colors, it doesn't scream "look at me!". It's great for the office and for those who like to make a fashion statement without going overboard. Very classy.",4
"The Best

You should get this item! It is casual and yet safictacated at the same time. The color puts a bang into it!",4
"Leopard Print is wonderfully wild!

I've seen some knock-off faceplates that tried a leopard print, and failed. Palm's version is the best I've seen, though I feel like I could design a better print. At any rate, it's the wildest faceplate Palm makes (in my opinion) and that was enough for me to buy it and like it. This faceplate has also received more compliments than others because of its striking originality, so wear it when you want to dress to impress. :)",3
"Great, but not really silver

I recently got the Palm m100 and as a gift, I recieved the "Silver Snake" cover. I was thrilled because I love snakes, but it isn't really silver. The picture is somewhat misleading. It has a silver background, but more greenish-gray scales. It is very attractive and quite shiny--not matte, like the first run of covers and the m100 itself. Also, the tab on the top to attach it to the m100 is "silver snake," not black, so if a coherant line is important to you, keep this in mind.",3
"COOL COLOR!!!

I installed this cool faceplate on my new Palm I got! What an awesome color. I get compliments on it all the time when I'm out and using it. Plus it's easy to find in your purse! Totally easy to put on, and change around with other colors.",4
"Very snazzy!

This makes my PalmM100 stand out in a crowd. It was easy to put on once I figured out the picture-instructions. Might have been easier with a little more words.",4
"An Awesome New Look For Fall 2000!

I have heard some say that this "cheap" plastic snap-on is "chinsy" or "cheasy", but I like it! I was narrowed down to the Handspring Visor Deluxe and the Palm m100, however, I chose the m100 because of this new feature. I love colorful accessories and found this to be attractive and the Palm m100 useful. The Pacific Blue Faceplate is one of my favorites and I can match it to many other items I have for school.",3
"Awesome

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.",4
"This faceplate looks exactly like the picture.

If you like the picture, you will like this faceplate. Simple as that!",4
"Adorable

this faceplate is so cute! its pretty and preppy and just a must have to make a dull looking PDA look fantastic! i just love it! the pink is so loveable you will not actually want to show your PDA off!!! MUST HAVE!",4
"Not what I expected

When this came in the mail, I was very disappointed because it looked like cheap plastic. I expected a shiny rich colored blue mist color (just like in the picture). Instead, what I got is this cheap looking blue mist plastic face plate. I gave it two stars because the price is cheap (but I still had to pay shipping and handling). Even so, I still probably would not use this because it's just too cheap looking!",1
"VERY CHIC

I am very impressed with this particular faceplate. It looked like the shiny wooden dashboard of those nice cars! It gave my palm pilot a very classy and elegant look.",4
"beautiful

It is a nice color!!!!and fits great It really does accent it.",4
"Perfect!

The item was shipped very quickly and looked exactly like the picture! Very pleased....couldn't ask for any better! Seller kept me posted and was very courteous and prompt. I would definitely buy from him again. Also, item cost less (including shipping)than anywhere else.",4
"Great Service

I loved the "ruby red" faceplate for my Palm M125. I received the merchandise quickly and ordering the merchandise online was easy; without any hassle. Keep up the good work!",4
"very cute

I got the silver mist faceplate, and my Palm M100 looks very cool. The only thing that gave me any trouble was that the original faceplate didn't come off very easily; I thought it was just supposed to pop off, but I was afraid maybe I was supposed to unscrew something, because it felt like it was going to break if I pulled it any harder. But I finally just wrenched it off, and it was fine. The new one snapped on easily, and it looks great. I also love that you can get the faceplates so cheap on Amazon. I recommend buying one; it's fun and worth it.",4
"Nice look, but ....

The Turbo Black faceplate has a really nice executive look. The only drawback is that if you hate to see fingure prints, you are not going to like this face plate. The ultra smooth, glossy black surface is a fingerprint magnet! Also, if you are using a case, such as the Body Glove one that uses a clear plastic sleeve to hold your Palm, then you are eventualy going to take this cover off, or stop using your Body glove cover if you Hot Sync daily. This faceplate sticks to the clear plastic like legs to vinyl seats, making it a pain to take out and put back when when you need to Sync an M105 in it's cradle.",3
"Dare to be different!

I love my Leopard print faceplate! Though, I will say the actual product was slightly different in color. My faceplate seemed to be brown-toned and didn't have any black like the online image depicts. It also didn't fit as snugly as my original faceplate, but I love it anyways!",3
"Attractive and distinctive

The ruby pearl face plate is a rich and warm color that makes it easy for me to find my palm pilot. The other day my boss came into my office while I was using it and commented on how good looking it was.",4
"Good lookin'

The ruby pearl color is real attractive and makes the thing look like a 1955 T-Bird or something. Glad I bought it.",4
"I can't stop loving this faceplate

By now anyone who reads these faceplate reviews regularly must think I'm a nut. Well, you're right. I love my Palm M105 like a close friend that accessorizes well.That being said, there is no more versatile a faceplate than the Silver Mist. If you only have the dough to buy one of these plastic wonders, buy this one. If I could only have one (horrors!) this would have to be the one. It is universally stylish, coordinates well with silver cell phones, and looks impressive whether you're a teenager or a stuffy business type. I really can't say that about the other faceplates, as much as they entertain me.Buy this now. You'll be glad you did.",4
"Better than I expected from Glitz!

I'm extra happy with the Glitz faceplate,... partially because it's very unique compared to all other faceplates. In low lighting it just looks mustard or pale yellow, but in any kind of bright light, this faceplate sparkles with metallic gold zigzags....Subtle, understated, yet entertaining, unless you hate the color gold you'll reach for this faceplate again and again for your Palm.",4
"very nice

I like having the contrast of the blue faceplate. Nicely frames out the information on my screen. Easier on my eyes. I like it much better than the black. The faceplate changes easily. And it looks really neat with my blue Palm Glove!",3
"A fun add-on for the palm m100

I got the silver mist faceplate for Christmas, and I love it. Some of the other colors are a little too gaudy to use all the time, but this one just looks sleek.",4
"Excelente Faceplate!!

Excellent accessorie for the Palm M100. Of course, only the Palm M100 has the feature of changing the faceplates, that is why it's extremely cool. I really recommend this faceplates since it looks very nice, elegant and cool. Silver gives the Palm user a look of someone who is sophisticate and intelligent. Buy it!",4
"The Best Color faceplate

This is by far the coolest color faceplate. I was using the green mist, which is also very cool, but I have set it aside permanently for the Pacific Blue.",4
"Tanesha

I am a huge fan of leopard or anything animal print, so this is definately a good buy. This faceplate is for the person who is daring, yet ready to make a sophisticated statement. The non-chic need not apply. Hats off to the designers, this one is a winner!",4
"Very reliable

Received the package in perfect order. Thank you.",4
"It's not really BLUE...

...It's more of a TURQUOISE color, almost teal. If you're looking for a light blue color, this isn't what you want. But, if you like turquoise, this is definitely for you!",2
"Nice Color

Green Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Nice Color

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Over-priced! However...

Ever wonder what it's made of? Plastic!What you want is a product that improves your productivity! What's a piece of colored plastic gonna do?It's very cool, but the color maybe be annoying after a while. You're gonna use your palm for hours, but the bright colors may cause stress. It also doesn't match with business suits or uniforms. And people will comment on the color of your palm instead of what the palm actually does! I often walk into a room, then I open my palm, and then people are looking at it, but are they looking because it's colorful or it's a palm or maybe they never seen one? Sometimes they come up to me and ask about it : I pretend I don't understand them and speak with a foreign accent. The only problem is that I went to school with it, tsss teens today!Try to write with a colorful pen. If you look at it sometimes, then ask yourself if it bothers your concentration. Then if it doesn't, you know what you gotta do!It's also a productivity item... in some ways. If colors motivate you, then purchase it!On the box, it says thirty canadian bucks, but some places are selling them for forty! Are Canadians nuts? Or should I move?",2
"Nice Color

Pacific Blue is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Nice Color

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"REALLY UGLY

One deceptive thing about the ad above is that the picture shows the palm head on. There is a reason for this. The faceplates cover only half of the palm. The front. From any othe angle, you will see that putting on a colored faceplate (which is stupid to begin with, considering a pink palm would be repulsive anyway) leaves you with a Half Black, Half colored palm. I would actually give this -43 stars if I could. This applies to all faceplates but black one.",0
"Very elegant

It took a great deal of swearing to get the original faceplate off, but it was worth it to personalize my m105 with this very attractive Silver Snake pattern. The pictures onscreen don't do it justice, and I find that it's not at all distracting.",4
"Great Palm--great cover

My girldfriend loves this Palm cover--and her M100 too. These are hard to find in this color and Amazon had it! It has been solid, has not faded or scratched, and looks great! Adds personality and fun!",4
"Cool, Funky, and Fun

I bought this for my wife and she loves it.",4
"Ruby Pearl mmmmm :)

I originally bought the Blue Mist. It was okay. Then I saw this Ruby Pearl cover and had to have it. The color is great! It's a weird kinda shiny pearly red color.",4
"Cool Faceplate

Nice blue faceplate. Cool to the eyes. Easy to install. I suggest people get this Pacific Blue color. Affordable.",4
"Totally cute!

...I think that these are just about the greatest accessory for palm. I own the citrus faceplate and it just wows my friends and they all want one. But now I'm obsessed... I've always loved things that can be personalized and now I'm even happier with my m100. I'm going to have to start collecting these...",4
"Individuality and Personality

Add some individuality and personality to your light, slim new palm m100. The only palm model with a removable face plate that totally personalizes your palm and transforms it from a small computer to a stylish, convenient personal organizer to call your own. Really adds some personality to your pda and I expect to see handspring immitate this inexpensive accesory which transforms the way you look at your pda. For this price the face plates are worth it and I recommend them to anybody who purchases one of these new, stylish and compact palm pilots! A must have!",4
"Makes my 'plain' Palm m125 look 100% better...

I don't know who is responsible for the idea behind removeable faceplate covers, but whoever it is has earned my thanks. I liked the Palm m-class PDA's even before I knew you could alter the covers...but when I saw that it was possible to make my Palm look a little more stylized, I immediately went out and grabbed one. I echo one of the other reviewers thoughts about specifically the 'Pacific Blue' color over the others. What may look good on your computer monitor may look entirely different in front of your eyes. This cover looks amazingly cool in person...but there IS one downside: It WILL draw attention from others whether you like it or not. Now this CAN be a problem depending on who you are. Personally, after I got used to it, it didn't bother me. In fact, I'm fairly certain a few folks have decided to purchase an m-class Palm as a result of seeing mine and how versatile they actually are.Don't just buy a Palm and hide it away, with one of the many versatile faceplates available in nearly 20 colors (and counting) you can make your Palm into an exciting way to organize your life. From Leopard print to aqua-blue to green, this little digital device can suddenly become a major fashion statement -- if you want it to be. I am personally finding out that the more I get used to my Palm, the more I use it, and I am also finding out the cooler it looks, the more I use it. Suffice it to say I am VERY satisfied with my purchase -- but be warned: Do NOT forget to check out what these plates look like IN PERSON before buying. TRUST me when I say they CAN look quite a bit different on your computer screen than they do on front of your PDA.",4
"versatility

Makes the palm look great except now they need to make the covers to match the faces.",3
"red cover

The red Palm faceplate looks very sharp with the contrasting black back and cover. I definitely recommend it for lovers of the red/black combo and/or for those who like adding a little spice to their otherwise-boring electronics.",4
"Fun, Distinctive and Ok for the Office

Once I knew there were faceplates, I knew I just had to have one. But given I use my m100 in the office as well, I couldn't go with the red (too bold) or the green mist (too artsy). The silver really isn't that much more exciting than the black, so I decided to go with the blue. I settled for Pacific Blue, though the Blue Mist would have been ok. The nice thing about the blues is that they go well with the Royal Blue PalmGlove. In case you're wondering: the faceplates REPLACE the black faceplate that the m100 comes with, which is easily removed. Once removed, the new faceplate just snaps on. If you want, you can then reinstall the cover the cover that comes with the m100.",4
"Green Mist looks o.k. in pictures - looks awesome in person!

I am so thrilled with the Green Mist faceplate that I am taking a moment out of my hectic day to write about it. This color complements the screen color of the Palm more than you can tell from the pictures. A more accurate name for it would be Green Gold.I bought it because I read somewhere that it looked better in person and it was cheaper than others, and I'm much happier than I thought I would be with it - I can't take it off!It's one of the lowest priced **true** Palm faceplates, and after testing a series of off-brand faceplates for less than a dollar each I purchased on eBay, I want to warn everyone DO NOT BUY OFF-BRAND FACEPLATES - THEY CAN DAMAGE YOUR PALM AND GENERALLY DO NOT FIT THE DEVICE PROPERLY. Palm's faceplates cost a lot more than imitations, but at least you know they are fitted to the device correctly. Don't make the same mistake I did - only buy Palm manufactured faceplates!",4
"Best of the bunch, imho

The Green Mist looks a bit like metallic puke, the Red Mist reminds me of 1980's Lee press-on-nails, the Silver just looks like you are trying to emulate a PalmV, while the Blue mist and Pacific blue are fun yet distinctive. They've got that fashion factor going and yet won't draw guffaws in at the company meetings due to gaudiness. Now some hardcore techheads might snicker at the "just a trendy toy" factor of the m100 vs. a PalmV or higher but I think the product's appeal can extend beyond the trendoid-nokia-toting high schooler or the "computer illiterate". Frankly, some of just don't have $300+ to drop on the higher end models, and if you are a little crafty you can hack this thing up to approach the speed and memory of the more expensive models. It's great for entry level and the price minded. But I digress. This faceplate is my fave, but I too wish they'd bring the prices down to $10, which is what they are worth.",3
"Great Product!

I love these faceplates. The silver mist is my favorite right now because it gives my m100 a professional, but fun look. My second favorite is the green mist. These are pretty much like the Nokia faceplates only for a different product. The only problem I have with it is it doesn't match the back which will stay black no matter with faceplate you have on. I guess that isn't a really bad problem so I think if I could, I would rate this 4 1/2 stars, but the price is kinda high for the product. Luckily most people that own one of these have jobs. I don't because I am only 13. Well, over all a great product!",3
"Definitely the best color

I had one of the lighter blue covers while i was waiting for the Pacific Blue to be available in stores, but once i got the Pacific Blue, i've had it permanently on my palm. The blue mist faceplate cover is just gathering dust.These faceplates are a cool and inexpensive way to make an m100 more interesting than the plain-black default.",4
"You Have To See It To Believe It

The picture of this faceplate doesn't do it justice. You have to actually see it to believe it. If you have purchased Palm products before you should be familiar with this shade of blue. Pacific Blue is the same shade of blue on Palm product boxes just a bit darker. Also if you look at the faceplate at certain angles in the light, you will see how nice this color is.",4
"Better than it looks in the picture...

The picture that is shown for this item makes it look like a much paler blue than the faceplate really is. I am actually trying to get ahold of the Pacific Blue cover, but no one has that in stock, so i picked up a Blue Mist to satisfy my need for a color faceplate.Some reviews i've read criticize the faceplates for being only the front of the palm. I think it looks neat, though, with the blue front and black back. I suppose if you're getting the faceplate so other people will think you're cool, that might be an issue. I got the faceplate so i'd have a colored border around the screen, and i don't spend much time staring at the side or back of my m100, so even if i didn't like the half-and-half look, it wouldn't be the end of the world.the only complaint i have is actually more the fault of my m100 case than the faceplate. I use the leather flip-case for my palm, and it covers up almost the entire faceplate. but i can still see part of it, so that's not the end of the world either.",4
"Green Destiny

The green faceplate really brings out the two colors in the LCD screen. Besides being the cheapest out of the pack, it really "frames" your Palm to perfection. BUY THIS COLOR",4
"Add Some Style To Your Palm

I bought this faceplate for my Palm m130. It's easy to use and just snaps right on to your palm. It works with the m100 series, which means it also works with m100/105/125/130. I recommend buying more than one.",4
"subtle yet snazzy...

Love it! The original black faceplate was quite satisfactory but my husband (having already selected Turbo Red for himself) brought home Blue Mist for me. Nice, but didn't do anything for me. We took it back and I immediately knew Silve Snake was it for me. The glossy grey/silver/black snake pattern doesn't detract from the display at all, nor does it strain the eyes. I don't regret my choice :)",4
"Keeping Things Interesting

Let's face it, these faceplates are frivolous; however, they are fun, and now inexpensive too.PalmOne m100 Handheldare easy to remove and put in place, once you get the hang of it. Some colors are better than others, a quick review follows:Original Black -- use it in front of your boss. Or your Goth buddies.Silver is ok -- not bad but its nothing special either, cell phonish.Pacific Blue -- very nice, fine for the office too.Red -- all the red colors are fine, and tend to draw attention.Blue mist -- very attractive, not out of line for work either.Arctic White -- goes great with that iPod.Purple Passion -- Ghastly. Remarkably horrible.Burl Wood -- This one is a real success. Very, very attractive, and when used with thePalmOne m100 Series Slim Leather Carrying Caseit looks outstanding in any setting.There are other brands out there who make Palm faceplates too. They usually aren't quite as well made, but offer choices you can't find elsewhere. Two very nice colors available this way are Titanium Green and Dalmation (not exactly a color but very cool, I put a photo of each in the ""photo sharing"" section.) Both colors can be found on Palm's web site.",3
"It is what it is

As faceplates go, you can't ask for more.The color is a bit deeper than I had expected, but it is definitely nice to have a change of scenery when looking at your palm.",4
"Don't let your Palm run around naked...

First off, look at all of the faceplates before you buy anything - there are about 19 in all. Second, budget the price of a faceplate (or 2+) in addition to the Palm device if you're researching the purchase, because most people want one eventually.I am completely happy with the Blue Boa plate because it's dark enough not to cause eye strain from light/dark contrast, it's a subtle pattern instead of a solid, and the blue is just amazing - it's everything I've ever wanted from the color blue. No joke.The colors of the faceplates do not come through on my monitor like they do in person, I guess because it's a 2D/3D problem, and lighting can make all the difference. I liked the Silver Snake plate better onscreen than I do in reality because the contrast just doesn't work for my eyes.My perspective on productivity and price: Several people commented that the color faceplates were the deciding feature in purchasing an M series Palm over other models. I truly believe the faceplates enhance productivity because they touch an aesthetic or feeling (or inner toddler) or whatever that triggers positive thoughts about the device in general, so you use it more and it gains greater value in your life.",4
"Great color but pricey

I love the color although I wish there was more selection available from PALM. I think the faceplates are a great idea and they're very fashionable however the prices still need to come down. Amazon does have the best prices so far but PALM really needs to sell these at something like [price]. If they did I'd probably buy 10 or more.",3
"Love that Pacific Blue

The pacific blue faceplate cover is a very attractive accessory for the Palm. It's subdued and stylish, and unlike some of the other faceplate colors, it doesn't scream "look at me!". It's great for the office and for those who like to make a fashion statement without going overboard. Very classy.",4
"The Best

You should get this item! It is casual and yet safictacated at the same time. The color puts a bang into it!",4
"Leopard Print is wonderfully wild!

I've seen some knock-off faceplates that tried a leopard print, and failed. Palm's version is the best I've seen, though I feel like I could design a better print. At any rate, it's the wildest faceplate Palm makes (in my opinion) and that was enough for me to buy it and like it. This faceplate has also received more compliments than others because of its striking originality, so wear it when you want to dress to impress. :)",3
"Great, but not really silver

I recently got the Palm m100 and as a gift, I recieved the "Silver Snake" cover. I was thrilled because I love snakes, but it isn't really silver. The picture is somewhat misleading. It has a silver background, but more greenish-gray scales. It is very attractive and quite shiny--not matte, like the first run of covers and the m100 itself. Also, the tab on the top to attach it to the m100 is "silver snake," not black, so if a coherant line is important to you, keep this in mind.",3
"COOL COLOR!!!

I installed this cool faceplate on my new Palm I got! What an awesome color. I get compliments on it all the time when I'm out and using it. Plus it's easy to find in your purse! Totally easy to put on, and change around with other colors.",4
"Very snazzy!

This makes my PalmM100 stand out in a crowd. It was easy to put on once I figured out the picture-instructions. Might have been easier with a little more words.",4
"Very elegant

It took a great deal of swearing to get the original faceplate off, but it was worth it to personalize my m105 with this very attractive Silver Snake pattern. The pictures onscreen don't do it justice, and I find that it's not at all distracting.",4
"Great Palm--great cover

My girldfriend loves this Palm cover--and her M100 too. These are hard to find in this color and Amazon had it! It has been solid, has not faded or scratched, and looks great! Adds personality and fun!",4
"Cool, Funky, and Fun

I bought this for my wife and she loves it.",4
"Ruby Pearl mmmmm :)

I originally bought the Blue Mist. It was okay. Then I saw this Ruby Pearl cover and had to have it. The color is great! It's a weird kinda shiny pearly red color.",4
"Cool Faceplate

Nice blue faceplate. Cool to the eyes. Easy to install. I suggest people get this Pacific Blue color. Affordable.",4
"Totally cute!

...I think that these are just about the greatest accessory for palm. I own the citrus faceplate and it just wows my friends and they all want one. But now I'm obsessed... I've always loved things that can be personalized and now I'm even happier with my m100. I'm going to have to start collecting these...",4
"Individuality and Personality

Add some individuality and personality to your light, slim new palm m100. The only palm model with a removable face plate that totally personalizes your palm and transforms it from a small computer to a stylish, convenient personal organizer to call your own. Really adds some personality to your pda and I expect to see handspring immitate this inexpensive accesory which transforms the way you look at your pda. For this price the face plates are worth it and I recommend them to anybody who purchases one of these new, stylish and compact palm pilots! A must have!",4
"Makes my 'plain' Palm m125 look 100% better...

I don't know who is responsible for the idea behind removeable faceplate covers, but whoever it is has earned my thanks. I liked the Palm m-class PDA's even before I knew you could alter the covers...but when I saw that it was possible to make my Palm look a little more stylized, I immediately went out and grabbed one. I echo one of the other reviewers thoughts about specifically the 'Pacific Blue' color over the others. What may look good on your computer monitor may look entirely different in front of your eyes. This cover looks amazingly cool in person...but there IS one downside: It WILL draw attention from others whether you like it or not. Now this CAN be a problem depending on who you are. Personally, after I got used to it, it didn't bother me. In fact, I'm fairly certain a few folks have decided to purchase an m-class Palm as a result of seeing mine and how versatile they actually are.Don't just buy a Palm and hide it away, with one of the many versatile faceplates available in nearly 20 colors (and counting) you can make your Palm into an exciting way to organize your life. From Leopard print to aqua-blue to green, this little digital device can suddenly become a major fashion statement -- if you want it to be. I am personally finding out that the more I get used to my Palm, the more I use it, and I am also finding out the cooler it looks, the more I use it. Suffice it to say I am VERY satisfied with my purchase -- but be warned: Do NOT forget to check out what these plates look like IN PERSON before buying. TRUST me when I say they CAN look quite a bit different on your computer screen than they do on front of your PDA.",4
"versatility

Makes the palm look great except now they need to make the covers to match the faces.",3
"red cover

The red Palm faceplate looks very sharp with the contrasting black back and cover. I definitely recommend it for lovers of the red/black combo and/or for those who like adding a little spice to their otherwise-boring electronics.",4
"Fun, Distinctive and Ok for the Office

Once I knew there were faceplates, I knew I just had to have one. But given I use my m100 in the office as well, I couldn't go with the red (too bold) or the green mist (too artsy). The silver really isn't that much more exciting than the black, so I decided to go with the blue. I settled for Pacific Blue, though the Blue Mist would have been ok. The nice thing about the blues is that they go well with the Royal Blue PalmGlove. In case you're wondering: the faceplates REPLACE the black faceplate that the m100 comes with, which is easily removed. Once removed, the new faceplate just snaps on. If you want, you can then reinstall the cover the cover that comes with the m100.",4
"Green Mist looks o.k. in pictures - looks awesome in person!

I am so thrilled with the Green Mist faceplate that I am taking a moment out of my hectic day to write about it. This color complements the screen color of the Palm more than you can tell from the pictures. A more accurate name for it would be Green Gold.I bought it because I read somewhere that it looked better in person and it was cheaper than others, and I'm much happier than I thought I would be with it - I can't take it off!It's one of the lowest priced **true** Palm faceplates, and after testing a series of off-brand faceplates for less than a dollar each I purchased on eBay, I want to warn everyone DO NOT BUY OFF-BRAND FACEPLATES - THEY CAN DAMAGE YOUR PALM AND GENERALLY DO NOT FIT THE DEVICE PROPERLY. Palm's faceplates cost a lot more than imitations, but at least you know they are fitted to the device correctly. Don't make the same mistake I did - only buy Palm manufactured faceplates!",4
"Best of the bunch, imho

The Green Mist looks a bit like metallic puke, the Red Mist reminds me of 1980's Lee press-on-nails, the Silver just looks like you are trying to emulate a PalmV, while the Blue mist and Pacific blue are fun yet distinctive. They've got that fashion factor going and yet won't draw guffaws in at the company meetings due to gaudiness. Now some hardcore techheads might snicker at the "just a trendy toy" factor of the m100 vs. a PalmV or higher but I think the product's appeal can extend beyond the trendoid-nokia-toting high schooler or the "computer illiterate". Frankly, some of just don't have $300+ to drop on the higher end models, and if you are a little crafty you can hack this thing up to approach the speed and memory of the more expensive models. It's great for entry level and the price minded. But I digress. This faceplate is my fave, but I too wish they'd bring the prices down to $10, which is what they are worth.",3
"Great Product!

I love these faceplates. The silver mist is my favorite right now because it gives my m100 a professional, but fun look. My second favorite is the green mist. These are pretty much like the Nokia faceplates only for a different product. The only problem I have with it is it doesn't match the back which will stay black no matter with faceplate you have on. I guess that isn't a really bad problem so I think if I could, I would rate this 4 1/2 stars, but the price is kinda high for the product. Luckily most people that own one of these have jobs. I don't because I am only 13. Well, over all a great product!",3
"Definitely the best color

I had one of the lighter blue covers while i was waiting for the Pacific Blue to be available in stores, but once i got the Pacific Blue, i've had it permanently on my palm. The blue mist faceplate cover is just gathering dust.These faceplates are a cool and inexpensive way to make an m100 more interesting than the plain-black default.",4
"You Have To See It To Believe It

The picture of this faceplate doesn't do it justice. You have to actually see it to believe it. If you have purchased Palm products before you should be familiar with this shade of blue. Pacific Blue is the same shade of blue on Palm product boxes just a bit darker. Also if you look at the faceplate at certain angles in the light, you will see how nice this color is.",4
"Better than it looks in the picture...

The picture that is shown for this item makes it look like a much paler blue than the faceplate really is. I am actually trying to get ahold of the Pacific Blue cover, but no one has that in stock, so i picked up a Blue Mist to satisfy my need for a color faceplate.Some reviews i've read criticize the faceplates for being only the front of the palm. I think it looks neat, though, with the blue front and black back. I suppose if you're getting the faceplate so other people will think you're cool, that might be an issue. I got the faceplate so i'd have a colored border around the screen, and i don't spend much time staring at the side or back of my m100, so even if i didn't like the half-and-half look, it wouldn't be the end of the world.the only complaint i have is actually more the fault of my m100 case than the faceplate. I use the leather flip-case for my palm, and it covers up almost the entire faceplate. but i can still see part of it, so that's not the end of the world either.",4
"Green Destiny

The green faceplate really brings out the two colors in the LCD screen. Besides being the cheapest out of the pack, it really "frames" your Palm to perfection. BUY THIS COLOR",4
"Add Some Style To Your Palm

I bought this faceplate for my Palm m130. It's easy to use and just snaps right on to your palm. It works with the m100 series, which means it also works with m100/105/125/130. I recommend buying more than one.",4
"subtle yet snazzy...

Love it! The original black faceplate was quite satisfactory but my husband (having already selected Turbo Red for himself) brought home Blue Mist for me. Nice, but didn't do anything for me. We took it back and I immediately knew Silve Snake was it for me. The glossy grey/silver/black snake pattern doesn't detract from the display at all, nor does it strain the eyes. I don't regret my choice :)",4
"Keeping Things Interesting

Let's face it, these faceplates are frivolous; however, they are fun, and now inexpensive too.PalmOne m100 Handheldare easy to remove and put in place, once you get the hang of it. Some colors are better than others, a quick review follows:Original Black -- use it in front of your boss. Or your Goth buddies.Silver is ok -- not bad but its nothing special either, cell phonish.Pacific Blue -- very nice, fine for the office too.Red -- all the red colors are fine, and tend to draw attention.Blue mist -- very attractive, not out of line for work either.Arctic White -- goes great with that iPod.Purple Passion -- Ghastly. Remarkably horrible.Burl Wood -- This one is a real success. Very, very attractive, and when used with thePalmOne m100 Series Slim Leather Carrying Caseit looks outstanding in any setting.There are other brands out there who make Palm faceplates too. They usually aren't quite as well made, but offer choices you can't find elsewhere. Two very nice colors available this way are Titanium Green and Dalmation (not exactly a color but very cool, I put a photo of each in the ""photo sharing"" section.) Both colors can be found on Palm's web site.",3
"It is what it is

As faceplates go, you can't ask for more.The color is a bit deeper than I had expected, but it is definitely nice to have a change of scenery when looking at your palm.",4
"Don't let your Palm run around naked...

First off, look at all of the faceplates before you buy anything - there are about 19 in all. Second, budget the price of a faceplate (or 2+) in addition to the Palm device if you're researching the purchase, because most people want one eventually.I am completely happy with the Blue Boa plate because it's dark enough not to cause eye strain from light/dark contrast, it's a subtle pattern instead of a solid, and the blue is just amazing - it's everything I've ever wanted from the color blue. No joke.The colors of the faceplates do not come through on my monitor like they do in person, I guess because it's a 2D/3D problem, and lighting can make all the difference. I liked the Silver Snake plate better onscreen than I do in reality because the contrast just doesn't work for my eyes.My perspective on productivity and price: Several people commented that the color faceplates were the deciding feature in purchasing an M series Palm over other models. I truly believe the faceplates enhance productivity because they touch an aesthetic or feeling (or inner toddler) or whatever that triggers positive thoughts about the device in general, so you use it more and it gains greater value in your life.",4
"Great color but pricey

I love the color although I wish there was more selection available from PALM. I think the faceplates are a great idea and they're very fashionable however the prices still need to come down. Amazon does have the best prices so far but PALM really needs to sell these at something like [price]. If they did I'd probably buy 10 or more.",3
"Love that Pacific Blue

The pacific blue faceplate cover is a very attractive accessory for the Palm. It's subdued and stylish, and unlike some of the other faceplate colors, it doesn't scream "look at me!". It's great for the office and for those who like to make a fashion statement without going overboard. Very classy.",4
"The Best

You should get this item! It is casual and yet safictacated at the same time. The color puts a bang into it!",4
"Leopard Print is wonderfully wild!

I've seen some knock-off faceplates that tried a leopard print, and failed. Palm's version is the best I've seen, though I feel like I could design a better print. At any rate, it's the wildest faceplate Palm makes (in my opinion) and that was enough for me to buy it and like it. This faceplate has also received more compliments than others because of its striking originality, so wear it when you want to dress to impress. :)",3
"Great, but not really silver

I recently got the Palm m100 and as a gift, I recieved the "Silver Snake" cover. I was thrilled because I love snakes, but it isn't really silver. The picture is somewhat misleading. It has a silver background, but more greenish-gray scales. It is very attractive and quite shiny--not matte, like the first run of covers and the m100 itself. Also, the tab on the top to attach it to the m100 is "silver snake," not black, so if a coherant line is important to you, keep this in mind.",3
"COOL COLOR!!!

I installed this cool faceplate on my new Palm I got! What an awesome color. I get compliments on it all the time when I'm out and using it. Plus it's easy to find in your purse! Totally easy to put on, and change around with other colors.",4
"Very snazzy!

This makes my PalmM100 stand out in a crowd. It was easy to put on once I figured out the picture-instructions. Might have been easier with a little more words.",4
"An Awesome New Look For Fall 2000!

I have heard some say that this "cheap" plastic snap-on is "chinsy" or "cheasy", but I like it! I was narrowed down to the Handspring Visor Deluxe and the Palm m100, however, I chose the m100 because of this new feature. I love colorful accessories and found this to be attractive and the Palm m100 useful. The Pacific Blue Faceplate is one of my favorites and I can match it to many other items I have for school.",3
"Awesome

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.",4
"This faceplate looks exactly like the picture.

If you like the picture, you will like this faceplate. Simple as that!",4
"Adorable

this faceplate is so cute! its pretty and preppy and just a must have to make a dull looking PDA look fantastic! i just love it! the pink is so loveable you will not actually want to show your PDA off!!! MUST HAVE!",4
"Not what I expected

When this came in the mail, I was very disappointed because it looked like cheap plastic. I expected a shiny rich colored blue mist color (just like in the picture). Instead, what I got is this cheap looking blue mist plastic face plate. I gave it two stars because the price is cheap (but I still had to pay shipping and handling). Even so, I still probably would not use this because it's just too cheap looking!",1
"VERY CHIC

I am very impressed with this particular faceplate. It looked like the shiny wooden dashboard of those nice cars! It gave my palm pilot a very classy and elegant look.",4
"beautiful

It is a nice color!!!!and fits great It really does accent it.",4
"Perfect!

The item was shipped very quickly and looked exactly like the picture! Very pleased....couldn't ask for any better! Seller kept me posted and was very courteous and prompt. I would definitely buy from him again. Also, item cost less (including shipping)than anywhere else.",4
"Great Service

I loved the "ruby red" faceplate for my Palm M125. I received the merchandise quickly and ordering the merchandise online was easy; without any hassle. Keep up the good work!",4
"very cute

I got the silver mist faceplate, and my Palm M100 looks very cool. The only thing that gave me any trouble was that the original faceplate didn't come off very easily; I thought it was just supposed to pop off, but I was afraid maybe I was supposed to unscrew something, because it felt like it was going to break if I pulled it any harder. But I finally just wrenched it off, and it was fine. The new one snapped on easily, and it looks great. I also love that you can get the faceplates so cheap on Amazon. I recommend buying one; it's fun and worth it.",4
"Nice look, but ....

The Turbo Black faceplate has a really nice executive look. The only drawback is that if you hate to see fingure prints, you are not going to like this face plate. The ultra smooth, glossy black surface is a fingerprint magnet! Also, if you are using a case, such as the Body Glove one that uses a clear plastic sleeve to hold your Palm, then you are eventualy going to take this cover off, or stop using your Body glove cover if you Hot Sync daily. This faceplate sticks to the clear plastic like legs to vinyl seats, making it a pain to take out and put back when when you need to Sync an M105 in it's cradle.",3
"Dare to be different!

I love my Leopard print faceplate! Though, I will say the actual product was slightly different in color. My faceplate seemed to be brown-toned and didn't have any black like the online image depicts. It also didn't fit as snugly as my original faceplate, but I love it anyways!",3
"Attractive and distinctive

The ruby pearl face plate is a rich and warm color that makes it easy for me to find my palm pilot. The other day my boss came into my office while I was using it and commented on how good looking it was.",4
"Good lookin'

The ruby pearl color is real attractive and makes the thing look like a 1955 T-Bird or something. Glad I bought it.",4
"I can't stop loving this faceplate

By now anyone who reads these faceplate reviews regularly must think I'm a nut. Well, you're right. I love my Palm M105 like a close friend that accessorizes well.That being said, there is no more versatile a faceplate than the Silver Mist. If you only have the dough to buy one of these plastic wonders, buy this one. If I could only have one (horrors!) this would have to be the one. It is universally stylish, coordinates well with silver cell phones, and looks impressive whether you're a teenager or a stuffy business type. I really can't say that about the other faceplates, as much as they entertain me.Buy this now. You'll be glad you did.",4
"Better than I expected from Glitz!

I'm extra happy with the Glitz faceplate,... partially because it's very unique compared to all other faceplates. In low lighting it just looks mustard or pale yellow, but in any kind of bright light, this faceplate sparkles with metallic gold zigzags....Subtle, understated, yet entertaining, unless you hate the color gold you'll reach for this faceplate again and again for your Palm.",4
"very nice

I like having the contrast of the blue faceplate. Nicely frames out the information on my screen. Easier on my eyes. I like it much better than the black. The faceplate changes easily. And it looks really neat with my blue Palm Glove!",3
"A fun add-on for the palm m100

I got the silver mist faceplate for Christmas, and I love it. Some of the other colors are a little too gaudy to use all the time, but this one just looks sleek.",4
"Excelente Faceplate!!

Excellent accessorie for the Palm M100. Of course, only the Palm M100 has the feature of changing the faceplates, that is why it's extremely cool. I really recommend this faceplates since it looks very nice, elegant and cool. Silver gives the Palm user a look of someone who is sophisticate and intelligent. Buy it!",4
"The Best Color faceplate

This is by far the coolest color faceplate. I was using the green mist, which is also very cool, but I have set it aside permanently for the Pacific Blue.",4
"Tanesha

I am a huge fan of leopard or anything animal print, so this is definately a good buy. This faceplate is for the person who is daring, yet ready to make a sophisticated statement. The non-chic need not apply. Hats off to the designers, this one is a winner!",4
"Very reliable

Received the package in perfect order. Thank you.",4
"It's not really BLUE...

...It's more of a TURQUOISE color, almost teal. If you're looking for a light blue color, this isn't what you want. But, if you like turquoise, this is definitely for you!",2
"Nice Color

Green Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Nice Color

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Over-priced! However...

Ever wonder what it's made of? Plastic!What you want is a product that improves your productivity! What's a piece of colored plastic gonna do?It's very cool, but the color maybe be annoying after a while. You're gonna use your palm for hours, but the bright colors may cause stress. It also doesn't match with business suits or uniforms. And people will comment on the color of your palm instead of what the palm actually does! I often walk into a room, then I open my palm, and then people are looking at it, but are they looking because it's colorful or it's a palm or maybe they never seen one? Sometimes they come up to me and ask about it : I pretend I don't understand them and speak with a foreign accent. The only problem is that I went to school with it, tsss teens today!Try to write with a colorful pen. If you look at it sometimes, then ask yourself if it bothers your concentration. Then if it doesn't, you know what you gotta do!It's also a productivity item... in some ways. If colors motivate you, then purchase it!On the box, it says thirty canadian bucks, but some places are selling them for forty! Are Canadians nuts? Or should I move?",2
"Nice Color

Pacific Blue is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Nice Color

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"REALLY UGLY

One deceptive thing about the ad above is that the picture shows the palm head on. There is a reason for this. The faceplates cover only half of the palm. The front. From any othe angle, you will see that putting on a colored faceplate (which is stupid to begin with, considering a pink palm would be repulsive anyway) leaves you with a Half Black, Half colored palm. I would actually give this -43 stars if I could. This applies to all faceplates but black one.",0
"Cbeans

At first they quickly sent me this product, but then it was the wrong one, without the on/off button that was the reason I love this handsfree. So, I sent it back and they did sent me a new one and its fine now.",3
"Great Buy, Original Equipment, No BS !

I'm glad I made the choice & bought from these guys.I hope my old nextel/motorola phone can hold together, 'cause I know this charger will last a long time. Way better than the original i got with the phone back in 2001.These guys mean business !",4
"Great phone, durable, too!

I have owned 4 Samsung "flip" phones, and all of them have felt flimsy and broke after 11 - 20 months. I got tired of replacing them and tired of the poor battery life. This Sanyo RL2000 is terrific! It's a little bigger than an opened flip phone, but it doesn't weigh more more. However, the battery life is AMAZING! I only charge it every 3 days or so. Sanyo rates the talk time at around 4.5 hours, and I believe it. The battery lasts at least 2x as long as any of the Samsung phones I've had. Also, the reception is very good. I often get 4 bars of signal strength (whereas my previous phones had 1 or 2 in the same locations). Dropped calls are VERY infrequent. Also, all of the menus (including for the Internet) are logically layed out and easy to navigate. Speakerphone works well. It's a bit buzzy, but not bad and it's loud enough. The last positive is that the charging cord has a lock so that it won't slip out in the car (unlike some other brands/models). The only negative comments are that the ringers included with the phone are not great. I downloaded some new ones. Also, the ringer is loud, but could be a bit louder. Overall, I'm very pleased with phone. I can't see going back to a flimsy flip phone with a weak battery. For me, a durable phone w/ good battery life (and the push-to-talk feature) is more important than a flip phone w/ a built-in (albeit weak) digital camera.",4
"Great Phone, Great Volume, Not Simple, but east to learn

I got two of these phones at Christmas, one for me and one for my parents. They are great phones. They seem to really have the ability to pull a signal in and they seem pretty durable. I love the speaker phone feature and the fact that I can actually hear the person on the other end of the call. I thought it would be a little simpler to operate, and it isn't, but it isn't all that hard to learn how to use.",4
"Great Phone! Sanyo Does it again!

This phone is not a 5 star phone, as most Sanyo phones are. But it is still a great phone. I don't own this particular model yet, but it will be next in my collection! This phone has so many positives that the minor drawbacks are insignificant by comparison.For starters the new Link feature allows you to have direct communications, just like Nextel users have enjoyed for so long. The speakerphone made popular on the SCP 4900 is also included here, allowing easy hands-free. The screen is VERY high quality, allowing you to fully enjoy the wireless web. And, the signal strenth is great due to the superior antenna technology that Sanyo uses.This phone is, however, rather sizable compared to newer cell phones. It's not equipped with a camera or any of those other features people have grown accustomed to. As a phone however, it's great. I will definitely forgo the convenience of a camera phone for the performance that this phone provides.I highly recommend this phone for those who talk a lot and need a reliable phone with a strong signal. Some of the flip models are better for those who want a phone with a camera.",3
"RL2000

I love this phone. I would not reade it for anything. Even though Sprint has discontinued them (I think this is a BIG mistake) everyone I know that has them would not go to anything else. I have dropped mine numberous times (I work outside and I am hard on phones) and it is durable and built to take it. No other phone I have had has stood up to the durability, quality or features I have gotten out of this one. The only thing it lacks is a cam and a PDA. But I would rather have this over any others even with those for this price.",4
"Best Sanyo Phone to Date

This phone is truely amazing, however had the stars been in any way related to Sprint, I would have to give them two stars. I have owned this phone for 2 years and have dropped about five calls out of thousands. I have service well beyond when the avaerage Samsung(never buy Samsung phones!!!)has run dead while searching for a signal while right next to a cell phone tower! The only drawback is the size, and to me it is actually benificial because I have had the phone for two years and have never lost it or had any problems whatsoever. As for Sprint...Thery are great as long as your contact with customer service is limited...very limited! I had a rep hang up on me today after being lied to yestarday from another rep. There customer service department has caused me soo many problems throughout the years, but their phone service is great.",4
"Big

I just got this cell phone about four days ago. It's really, really big. My last phone was not a flip phone but it was pretty small. This one does not fit in my pocket very comfortably. I guess I'll get the clip. I can verify, however, the signal strenght seems excellent. I thought my last phone was great because it would get a signal at places where my wife's flip phone (sprint also) would go to roam. This one seems even better. Signal strength is very important to me so I may keep the phone even though I don't like the size. Ringers aren't important to me but I will say I think they purposely put horrible ringers on there so you will pay to download some. The speakerphone seems to work great. Also, it may end up being durable but the plastic on it, including the buttons, feels cheap to me. We shall see. The readylink works great but my wife hates it because it makes it harder to ignore me!",3
"Durable long lasting

I'm surprised no one has talked about how long the battery lasts. its about 3 or 4 times longer than any other cellphone I've owned. I've dropped my phone numerious times and I've never had a problem with it. Signal strenght is great. If I can figure out a way to get it to sync with my Linux Computer I would love this phone. (I've had it about a year now).",3
"I love this phone

Out of all the Sprint phones I have owned this is my favorite",4
"Great Phone

I know this review is irrelevant, since these phones have not been produced for years, but I want to say what a great phone this is. Mine turned 7 last month, and I still use it. I am sad to report that it is about to be retired since my new job provides an iPhone. However, this is by far the most durable phone I have ever had. It has been dropped off of roofs, burned by welding sparks and dropped on concrete numerous times. It has never failed to turn right back on when the battery was reattached. It almost never drops calls, and the 7 year old battery only needs to be charged every other day. This is a great phone, and I want to give Sanyo credit for it.",4
"i guess the apple never falls far from the tree.........

this phone is wonderful. i've dropped it countless times and it has one scratch on it. to the gentleman that gave this a one star because his father couldnt figure out how to use it, all i have to say is that its quite evident that technological prowess does not run in your family. i would think that making a post here on amazon would be straightforward but it seems that you were not able to figure out how to use this either.",4
"not that good if time is money

my father uses this phone he say it is too complecated and e",0
"sexiest lil thing I ever held

Not the most technically advanced Nokia out there, no.But if what you do with your mobile phone is TALK and make a statement while you're at it, this is THE puppy.The quality of materials, the finishing, durability is top notch, best Nokia has ever done in a standard offer mobile phone.It feels heavy and smooth, almost slick in your hand. When you push the screen to open, it glides.Its sexy!And darn expensive :(However, thanx to quality of materials and manufacture, it should last a little longer than the rest of them.",4
"Great service, item was not as pictured and low quality

Great service, item was not as pictured and low quality. Fast refund when returned, but it cost me $10.00 total shipping and for that I qot zip.",0
"very satisfied

have been using this phone for almost half a year now without any problem. very satisfied with its overall performance. the speakerphone was definitely perfect. highly recommended.",4
"excellent phone, don't get the samsung D807

My LG is really the perfect phone. Verizon are bums for disabling the best functions but changing the MP3 code is quite easy with a simple google search. My service with verizon has been great from MA, NY and N. Jersey. I've yet to get more than a couple dropped calls in three years of service.",4
"Cheap, but good.

The purchase price of this replacement power supply was so cheap that it made me nervous. So, I bought two just in case one didn't work. Both work great. It was an excellent bargain and they arrived very quickly. I was more than pleased with the purchase.",4
"Just What I Wanted

This cover is exactly what I was looking for. It looks great, was easy to put on and protects my phone from all the drops (I have kids). Thanks for carrying it!!",4
"very poor quality

This case is really a cheap (beige) plastic case painted black on the outside with texture applied. The one I received had visible globs of paint, and the beige inside was visible when I tried to put the case on. Also, it did not fit as well as my clear plastic case.",0
"Great, Great Blackberry Pearl cover!!!!

I have been looking for some type of protective cover for my Blackberry Pearl and have tried basically every type that is offered on Amazon as well as other sites. This case is very very sharp looking!!! I am constantly getting questions and comments from friends, co workers and even strangers asking me, what kind of blackberry is that? That is a really cool case etc. It offers great protection for my blackberry as well. I pair it with a protective plastic screen cover and it feels practically indestructible. i have even dropped it from my pocket to the street and the blackberry was completely unscratched an in perfect condition.Amazing quality for the price!",4
"slightly dissapointed

This is actually one product I'm a bit disappointed in. Being an owner of other fluke products, mostly multimeters and such, I was surprised by the quality of the TS25D, while it functions as advertised and has some nice features it just doesn't feel like typical fluke quality. For instance when sliding the mode switch the speaker crackles, which to me indicates that a cheap switch was used (and it does feel that way too), not a big deal but it makes you wonder if there's anything else the skimped on.",1
"Nice Functions, Beware Dead Battery

This set functions as advertised, however I am not confident it will hold up. The TS25D is made in China and the quality is suspect. The toner is a steady tone (does not warble), the LCD screen is soft and flexible rather than hard plastic or glass, and the buttons don't work all that well. The box says it is ""moisture resistant"" but nothing is sealed so I don't see how it could be. All in all, this set does everything I need it to and I really like the size and functionality but you may want to check out the JDSU Ranger as an alternative. A flaw to keep in mind is that this thing needs the battery to function at all, so always keep a spare with you. One other thing that may or may not be an issue for you is that the size, shape and smooth texture of this set make it much easier to accidentally drop than a traditional butt set and it is not drop test rated. Textured or rubberized plastic would help. These are just my first impressions, only time will tell how durable this set will be.Update:This thing has held up fine, however the auto off feature has never worked right. Many times the switch has been accidentally turned on to talk or monitor while in my toolbag, resulting in a dead battery when I need to use it. Since you can't use this with a dead battery, I can't recommend it.",1
"Handy for light duty, good price point

Purchased one of these to test lines at various facilites, it is not built as tough as other fluke gear, but does perform every task I need.This might be the handiest peice of equipment, DTMF tone detect and Caller ID and tone generator and allows you to talk over a dry pair. I can't think of anything else I want! And frankly I don't see the more durable models having all the features. I imagine the JDSU Ranger would be another good choice, but I do like the fluke name.",3
"Wrong one!

I didn't know there were different Q9 extended battery versions, so I ended up ordering this only to find it didn't fit my phone. Very bummed and got to send it back. :-(",0
"good investment protection !

I was already using this type of case before, mine was showing its age only after a year!(thats good), so I decided to look around online for similar products, to my surprise I did! This case may make your phone seem block like and cumbersome but it will take a beating and hold up very well.",4
"Doesn't charge my phone very fast or at all some times

This charger takes so long to charge my phone. The regular AC one works fine but I can't seem to get this one to work for my phone. Palm 700p. Although it may be something I haven't figured out yet so I'd look at all the reviews before deciding to buy. If you see the same theme you know its not just a bad one but a flaw in design.",1
"Cheap OEM = Good Buy

This car charger is the actual Palm brand charger, as opposed to one of the cheaper ones that might have more of a tendency to overheat. It's just cheaper. Pretty happy with it.",4
"good quality

this fits a d mag light good and would be best on a 2 inch duty belt. the snaps are heavy duty and will hold up for years",4
"Looks Great on my duty belt

Fits great, got here quickly and looks outstanding and keeps my mag lite where I need it ,,,at the ready hooray",4
"Does the job

I've been using this in private security at night for about 6 months now so I carry a mag-lite around for about 4 hours total per shift. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it bounces around. It's nothing major, but I've heard leather holsters do a bit better in stabilizing them. Other than that it hasn't broken and I don't have to carry around the light in my hand or pocket so I'm satisfied with it.",3
"So-so.

If you don't do any climbing or anything very active while using it, I guess it's okay. I would recommend something with a better grip on your flashlight. It's more suited to a police night stick than other tools.",2
"Repulsive smell

I can't use this case because the smell is disgusting. I had to purchase a different case.",0
"Palm Zire case has bad odor

The case has a very offensive odor that you cannot detect until it is out of the package. Palm should recall this item.",0
"Perfect case!

This is made for the Zire, so of course it's a perfect fit! No strange smell or too snug of a fit, like I've read in some reviews. I wish it opened like a clamshell or wallet, so you didn't have to remove the Zire to use it - but all the cases like that are just too big and bulky. I work in a hospital, and this case fits perfectly in my pocket.",3
"My thoughts

I sold this item twice , I t was given to me as a gift on two seperate birthdays , now I have a different case , but durring the time Iused it It worked fine , I gave it a low rating cause it doe nothing else , it is what it is, Plus thier are better options out thier than this one.",2
"Really like it...

I bought this item used or blemished or something (reduced price), so I did not ever experience any problems with an odor. I love the color, the look and the fit. My zire fits absolutely perfectly in it. I work at a hospital, so I also like that the material is somewhat ""rubbery"" and can be disinfected easily. I have nothing but good things to say about it.",4
"This case stinks!

The material of this case exhibits a very strong smell. I own this case for two weeks and it still smells bad. Unfortunately, you don't notice this while it's in the wrapping. Have it unwrapped for you and check it out before you buy it.",1
"Odor-free - unfortunately, also exterior pocket-free.

Okay, so not entirely odorless. There was certainly an odd plastic or latex type smell upon first opening the package, but it dissipated within hours and all I was left with was a slim carrying case that fit the Zire perfectly - not too tight, as others have reported. My only criticism is that there is a belt loop on the back where I think a small pocket for ID and money or a credit card should go. I mean, who puts their PDA on their belt? At any rate, a great case for the money. I'm satisfied.",3
"A good case

I bought this blue carrying case shortly after I got my Palm Zire for my birthday. It's a nice color and the Zire fits in the case well. (It's not too tight, as someone else said.) The color is rather nice too. There was a little smell at first, but it wasn't that bad. Unfortunately I lost my case and I wish there had been a way to connect the case and handheld together to prevent losing the case. I will probably buy a new one or a similar red one I saw somewhere else. I would recommend this case to others.",3
"Zire Carrying Case

I read the reviews about the smell and I had the complete opposite reaction. The case is fantastic! I also had the clerk open the case because of all the "bad smell" reviews and I thought it smelled fine. It actually has a mild "citrus" smell - like an orange. The case is a perfect fit and looks cool!!",4
"Zipper Universal Case is Better

The universal case that zips and opens flap up is better and it looks more professional. The case inlcudes 2 velcro pieces to velcro to the inside of the case. It's padded and much easier to open and use considering we were only given to hands and we have write with one of them. With the mail in rebate we got the case free when we bought the Zire.",0
"Nice case; nice color

This case form fits the Zire and has a strong belt tab as well. Very nice. My case had no stench at all. The case appears to be of a rubbery material and not plastic as stated in other reviews. Overall, you won't go wrong for the price.",3
"The Mysterious Case of Zire

As someone else recommended, I had the case removed from the package at my local Staples store, and yes, there was a very strong odor of a mysterious scent. It was unlike any plastic or rubbery substance I had ever smelled before. My wife was with me and she did not know of the strange reputation this Zire Case has. She smelled the odor right off and exclaimed, "What the heck is that smell?" We went to Office Max and the scent of the Zire Case there was not as strong, but still detectable. By this time however, my wife did not approve of purchasing one of these and I was inclined to agree with her. It is too bad, because the case has a very nice fit and is different from anything anyone else is selling. My recommendation is to wait and see what else becomes available for the Zire.",1
"The smell is one thing but the size...

As others did, I had the package opened in the store. I noticed a smell that was indeed weird but I would not say the case stunk. Anyhow, there seem to be more or less smelly cases around. One thing though really surprised me: I put my Zire in the case (withouth the original flap!). It fit perfect, too perfect. I could hardly get my Zire back out. Maybe it was just bad luck and it happened to be a badly sized case but I certainly would not pay any money for it. Rather buy one of those Palm leather wallets that have velcro patches inside. Those work perfect.",0
"No Smell here!!

After purchasing, I read the reviews which talk about a strange odor, but there was none here. I had bought the Zire for my son, and, because he is 12, the case seemed like a necessity. It fits and protects well, and I would recommend it to anyone!",4
"This case is stanky

Just to concur with the other review. This case does indeed stink. The fancy plastic that they used to form the case has a very strong odor for some reason. Other than the stench it is an excellent case. I can't begin to understand why Palm released a product that smells bad.",1
"Would get 5 stars if it weren't for the smell

Functionally, the case is exactly what I was looking for.But the smell really is weird. After a few hours I couldn't take it any more. I removed the PDA from the case. The case is now soaking in some hot, soapy dishwater in the kitchen sink. I hope that will remove the smell, otherwise the case will have to go into the trash. Also, I had to change my clothes and wash them too. Unbelievable--all from a little case!If it weren't for the smell, I would have given this product 5 stars.",2
"Avoid at all costs - disgusting smell

Nice idea. Horrible execution - I mean horrible smell. This case is going back to the place of purchase first chance I get. DO NOT BUY THIS THING.",0
"Repulsive smell

I can't use this case because the smell is disgusting. I had to purchase a different case.",0
"w simonton's agreement with susan

I totally agree with mrs. caiaccio's assessment of the product, it does indeed smell wonderfully of citrus fruits!",3
"A sad case

The comment from freedom4u is no exaggeration. The fit is extremely tight, esp. when you first put the Zire in the case. My Zire developed "creaks" after going in and out of this case a few times--when I pressed the power button or grasped the Zire to plug in the hot-sync cable, the plastic case would give a bit in various spots--there was no longer a solid feel to it. I ended up getting a replacement Zire.A much better solution is a simple zippered case. If you don't like the idea of putting velcro patches on the Zire itself (I don't), just wrap it in an optical cleaning cloth to keep it from getting scratched from hitting against the zipper.",0
"Nice Case

This case is very nice. It does have a "smell" to it at first but it fades with time. I like the size & shape & can't see haveing the palm/zire without the case.",3
"Blackberry Case

This case was less than I expected. It fixed loosely on my 9100 unit and the holes did not match.",1
"Wrong Color

The color is much darker than the one pictured here. Instead of a bright, pretty aqua blue, it's a dark blue.",2
"Wrong color; wrong back cutouts for Verizon Pearl

The title says it all. Received dark navy blue, nearly black, instead of the blue pictured... camera not usable on Verizon Pearl without cutting a hole, which looks sloppy. But, it was cheap so not worth the expense or hassle of returning. [...]",1
"Doesn't fit all models of Blackberry Pearl 8100 series

This skin is made for the Blackberry Pearl 8100. The size fits also on the 8110 model, but the holes do not line up. My daughter solved this by cutting some new holes.It's otherwise a terrific product. Hot color, flexible, protective - everything you'd expect.",4
"Great product; great service.

This is a great quality product... looks and feels good. It arrived quickly and I had no problems at all.",4
"Excellent case!!

I received the item in the time indicated and I love it. 2 thumbs up to this seller",3
"Phone Battery

The battery came quicker than expected and has worked great since recieving. I had to charge the battery first as expected but the life of my phone has gone from a few hours to a few days.",4
"Great deal for a good battery

I purchased one of these OEM Motorola batteries as a spare for my ancient Motorola i530 Nextel phone. The Motorola i530 Nextel phones are almost completely obsolete and it is getting harder and harder to find this battery. Last time I tried to order one from Motorola they advised me that they were sold out of that model and due to its age they make only a limited quantity of the model I needed. I was suprised to find genuine Motorola OEM batteries for a phone this old on Amazon for a deccent price. Motorola offers these batteries brand new for around $30. I picked up the exact same battery on Amazon for $10.50. I don't know about you but saving $20 is a no brainer any day. The quality of these batteries are great. They are brand new with no scratches or dings and they hold a charge like my current battery did when it was brand new. I will purchase more of these batteries when I need more.",4
"Just what i needed!

I bought this as a spare battery, for the small amount of cash i paid for its great! I just charge it and carry it with me when i travel! Works great, just as advertised!",4
"Good but watch buttons

Nice case, a bit of a pain to get on and off as expected, i do hope everyone relizes that they charge only .01 for the case cause it is all in the shipping and is about 5 bucks, plus that way you cant return it.Good case, but it makes the buttons on the side very hard to press.",2
"motorola krzr case

This case is just what I needed to protect my krzr phone. I like that it is clear to let the color of my phone show through. Thanks for great service and great product!",4
"No useful device

I bought the ear piece. The device never work at all due to the lack of drives. I do NOT recommend to purchase this item. If you bought it and it is not working, we should ask for you money back.",0
"Have a clear reason for your purchase:

All, I hope you find this helpful. I will start off by saying that Logitech is a wonderful company and they make great products. I own their wireless mouse and their wireless ClearChat headset. Both of these work excellent and I will recommend them to others.Now, on to this product; it is almost useless to use with the PC. That obviously includes Skype and the others. If you are trying to listen to music wirelessly, you can forget it. It is not strong enough to carry those waves.The most frustrating thing was the Set-up with the PC. You have to be very patient with this thing and play with it to get any faint sound out of it.Finally, I must say it works great as a Bluetooth headset. My conclusion is that don't buy if your primary use is for PC, but you can buy if you need a Bluetooth.",2
"One flaw

One flaw, your entire conversation goes like this:Friend ""What""You repeat yourselfFriend ""Wha'd you say""You repeat yourselfFriend ""I still can't make it out""You repeat yourselfEtc, etc, etcOr you simply take a minute while they're saying ""What"" and disconnect from the device so that you can communicate.",0
"Best Bluetooth Headset ever Created!... for a cell phone.

I noticed all the negative reviews on here for this headset and felt I needed to chime in. Let me point out that all the negative reviews seems to be for use with a computer; I have no interest in using my headset with my computer (over-rated when you have a nearly unlimited cell phone plan and have no need for international long distance). This review is strictly meant for using this device with your cell phone.I have owned at least 5 different BT headsets, a lower-level Jabra, a high-end Plantronics, and a mid-level Samsung, to name a few. And I hear it from my friends and family when the device does not work well. When using any of these devices, family members frequently say, ""What?"" or ""your headset is awful.""I owned my first one of these Logitech headsets about 1.5 years ago (purchased on eBay for about $20). It lasted a year and only met its demise when a cat decided it was better suited as a toy than a headset, and the ear loop broke off.Apparently, these headsets (the same model, only not packaged with the bluetooth adapter) became incredibly rare, as the price went up to almost $100. However, you can get the exact same headset with the bluetooth adapter for half that price! On with the review:Pros:My friends/family can't even tell I am on a headset when I use this. It is crystal clear, no distortion.This headset has the best wind-stop technology I have ever used; as in it actually works.Battery life lasts at least 2 days (I charge it whenever I charge my phone, and don't usually have a problem).It fits more comfortable to me than an in the ear device. It is larger than most headsets, but I like the size as it helps keep me from losing it. It probably wouldn't be comfortable to wear for several consecutive hours, but why would you want to? Just put it on when you are on the phone.Negatives:There are some flaws, despite being the greatest headset ever. It is an older model, so it does not have BT 1.2 (which carries a greater range). If you are leaving the room while on your headset, expect to have to bring your phone with you.The ear ring will break... eventually. It is inevitable. But, if you treat it right, don't try to rotate it a full 360 degrees, and keep it away from cats, it will last.Finally, it is no longer in production, which means once they are gone, they are gone. That is why the headset (not packaged with the adapter) has gotten so expensive. Those who use them keep wanting them.",4
"One of my best purchases

I have been using this wireless headset for my iphone and for my PC. I almost use it all day long, and I am very please. The tricky problem is to pair it with the USB PC unit after using it with the phone. Most of the times it connects by itself after advertised ( meaning after 20-25 secs after restarting the unit with the bluetooth service of the phone set off). But sometimes it does not connect well and you have to pair it. The first time i had the problem I called customer service. They knew nothing, i was very upset. By accident I found the way myself. You just have to keep pressing the multiuse button of the headset for over 15 sec and then click the button of the USB unit connected to the PC. Blinking blue light in the USB set and three flashes of blue light in the headset. I have to do this one every two years, particularly when i don't use the unit for a long time and the battery gets completely dry.",4
"I wish I could get a replacement!!

I love my logitech earpiece with wind screen. It is the best that I have owned in regards to bluetooth. I have owned two different motorolas, something else from costco.It is the best!! After you get the over the ear shaped to comfort, you forget you are wearing it!",4
"cordless headset

I honestly did not like this headset. When I use it the person who I speak to can never hear me or hears me extremely low. The installation process was also a headache.",1
"Absolute Nonsense!

The title says it all.Don't waste your time thinking you can use this device for your cell phone or applications like skype on your PC. It falls way below standard when used in both cases.",0
"Do Not Buy!

I was so excited to receive this new gadget, but I should have listened to the previous reviews. The sound quality is terrible! I've purchased cheaper products that performed way better. My computer does not pick it up as a headset and on my cell phone, it sounds like a jarbled mess. Save yourself the money and don't buy, you will regret it!",0
"Logitech cordless headset

My wife and I have been using our Logitech headsets for over six months and have experienced great reception. I have been able to stay connected at a distance of 25 feet, sometimes that causes a problem if I walk away from my phone and do not realize it until the connection to the phone is lost.My wife recentlly lost hers and we got a new one from Actbuy going through the Amazon.com site.It came trough in 3 days - regular mail- and is trucking along great.",4
"Works fine - Directions Suck

When I got the blue tooth, I had a bit of trouble getting it set up. connecting it to my cell phone was easier than getting it up and running for my computer.with the cell phone, I followed the directions, once I found them, and go it going pretty quickly. When setting up the computer connection, the directions were useless. it took trail and error, and a couple of re installs to get it working.But after the trouble of figuring it out on my own, it does what I want it to =)",3
"Logitech Junk

This product should be recalled and not ever be sold again. It is complete junk and why anyone would sell this must be because they certainly could care less about the customer and want to have a short fast cash flow. I bought two sets and the best we could do after having computer guys work for days on them is one worked for aproximately one hour and never again.I will never buy nor recommend Logitech again because they have demonstrated total irresponsibility toward their products and have no concerns for the customer and providing service with the product they sold.",0
"very good

the product was brand new, in perfect condition, i got it at home in a few days, it's one of the best things i ever bought.",4
"Do Not Buy this product

Logitech should have postponed they're release on this product. I've had it for a week now and it only worked on the first day. After you recharge the headset (which only lasts for 7 hours when used with ventrillo or teamspeak) it auto disconnects from the receiver and will NOT reconnect. I visited Logitech's forums and have encountered several other customers complaining of the same problem. The product is flawed right now, so I would not recommend buying it at this time. If/when it gets fixed, i'll update my review.",0
"Do not buy!

I was like others very excited when I bought this product. It arrived and after trying to get it to work for two days I am returning it. This was for work use and even our IT guy couldn't get it up and running. Waste of money!",0
"Troubleshooting Connection Was an Issue!

I had the same problem as another person where it worked the first day but not after that. I had to hold down the power button on the headset until it flashed red and blue and the button on the receiver until it was red and blue and then they reconnected. This is a very handy product!",2
"Do Not Buy

I purchased this product and was very excited about receiving it, but it does not work on the computer and Logitec Support couldn't help me. They actually suggested I get a different computer! Works great on cell phone as a bluetooth device but forget the computer and Logitec for support. **I had to come back and edit this review...after some almost giving up on this product I did something that no one should do and tapped the hesdset on to the reciever and guess what it started working. I have not been able to get to work as my main mic on the computer yet..but will keep posting progress, lol",0
"Easy to use. Love it!

I've had this for 3 months now. I use Y! Messenger voice, and got a phone with bluetooth capability. I was looking for something that I can use for both my cell phone and Y!Messenger voice on my PC. And was excited to find this. This product is easy to use and I haven't any problems with it. I primarily use it when I'm out of the house and turn it off and leave it in the car when I return home. It is sooo helpful to use this while driving and out running errands. I just wish that there were a car charger for this item. Though I bought it to use it for both my phone and PC, I haven't used it on my PC...yet. But in the meantime, it works great for my needs. Comfortable to wear, button(s) are easily accessible with one hand and I can hear my friends clearly and they say they can hear me fine no problem.",3
"Does not work with Vista 64 except in Skype

I purchased two of these (silly me) to use with Ventrilo and other chat software. It turns out that the headset ONLY works if you are using the software that comes with it, which is extremely basic and mostly meant to be used with programs like Skype. It also DOES NOT work with Vista 64-bit, except in Skype.The technical support person at Logitech was wonderful and very helpful, but there is no fix for this and does not appear to be one on the way.I ended up purchasing a Bluetooth adapter for my PC, and using the Bluetooth headset (Jawbone) I use with my phone. Worked like a charm and cost $20.If you're running Vista 64, you may want to consider that option instead.",0
"Logitech cordless headset

I've not used this item with my laptop, but the purpose for a cordless headset with a cell phone has been very successful. It is not as comfortable as the one I previously owned, quality is same, product is made as well as any small item of the like. I wouldn't drop it often. Setting up was with ease.",4
"Overall this is a good product

The ease of use and comfort of the product is better than I expected. Sound quality is good. The only feedback I've heard was there was an echo for the person I was talking to. I turn the volume down, which reduced the echo, but made it a little difficult to hear when there's ambient noice. I would recommend.",3
"Hmmmmmm

I bought this product for skype applications and on first attempt after installation software was not able to make it work. I called Logitech and they were unable to as well. They suggested I had a defective unit. The company I purchased from graciously sent another device and I was able to reinstall the software and utilize with ease using the Skype application. I was very pleased. Additionally, the device could be used as a bluetooth headset for my cell (which was much easier to hook up and worked fine). The problem came when I tried to use for my skype application last nite. I shut off the phone, as directed, intiated skype and made a call that did not work (yes I checked all the audio settings). I am perplexed. I will explore whether my laptop's bluetooth fuction is the culprit. At this point, I wish I would've paid 20 bucks more for the other headset I was considering. The verdict is still out but feeling a bit frustrated, B",2
"One of the best

Ok, I also had to chime in with these one liner reviews like ""bad bluetooth, no go well"" and stuff.I've owned this one and the last generation (which I thought was better).Here are the pros:- Great sound (receive and transmit). People can't tell I'm on a headset which almost never happens with any other product.- Noise canceling actually really works great! Works so well, sounds passable to the called party on the highway with the windows sunroof open- Easy simple controlsCONS:- Not comfortable for long periods of time. I could never get it to feel comfortable- Looses link to phone occasionally and you have to turn it on and off again to rediscover. It seems to do this more near the end of the battery charge, but does it full charge too.- Ear loop eventually breaksThe generation before this was even more uncomfortable, but sounded even better. That one wasn't as poorly constructed and would have lasted a while longer but I lost it. It also suffered from drop outs.I would not use this for computer usage..there are other products more suited for that. It is clearly meant to be a cellular device, don't know why they are marketing it any other way.",3
"Not very durable

I bought this to replace my wallet and hold my Blackjack. The case is very nice and functional. Unfortunately, it is not very well made. The inner layer of the front cover, where the magnetic catch is located, started separating two weeks after I received the case. After a month, it was no longer useable, because the cover had completely come apart. Very disappointed in this product. It was great when new, but it should last longer than 30 days!",0
"It Does It's Job Well

It's a case. So it protects your Blackjack. It does it well and I enjoy using it. It's a pretty sleek case.",4
"Good case - doesn't flip open

It's a good case/ pocket with great attachment features. Not sure why it's listed as a case for flip phones because it doesn't flip open? It certainly is easy to find loose in my purse and it does protect my phone but heavy enough I won't use it FT if the purse has a cell phone pocket, as most are starting to. And again, if you want to flip open your phone you have to extract it from the pouch and then flip open your phone. Hence not a flip case which is why it only got ****. Also the case is MUCH darker than shown. Think dark denim & red. Still can't beat the price or the multitude of ways to carry it! Great for outdoors",3
"Brilliant.

I love this product, it was hard to find one too. I think it is stylish, (I got the dark grey/red one)& very practical. I was so pleased the armband , utility clip and neck cord came in the box-excellent value. Other sources had these items as extras. I have the Motorola Razr flip phone and it works really well in this case. It really is the best case design I've seen right now. I think it looks sporty and smart, not trashy like alot of cases and I think it would suit Males and Females.Well done Naztech, lets have a 2nd generation Ipod shuffle case/armband from you now.",4
"Perfect!

I couldn't find a case for my phone ANYWHERE sooo of course I had to search Amazon for a few that suit my girly personality. I found a ton! The one that seemed to fit me perfectly was the one above and when I received it (about 4 days later) it fit my phone perfectly! They have oppenings for every speaker and the volume control and it comes with a handy belt clip (that can be used to sit your phone up). The only thing that I would change would be to cover up the volume control since I don't use it anyway..lol!",3
"Get what you paid for

Once again, another ""get what you paid for"" product.It would work 10% of the time only after jiggling the usb corb or the actual adaptor in the car port. For it's description as a ""USB charging device"" it didn't fit a USB cable. It was very loose and only works at certain angles. I ended up throwing this away.",0
"White Universal 12 Volt USB Car Charger for Apple iPod or USB Charging Device

It does not work! I connected it to the car's outlet and into my iPhone 4 and it started charging but 10 secs after it said it could not charge it.Tried again and did not work, so in the end, it is not doing what I bought it for (to charge my iPhone in my car).",0
"Junk

Basically exploded the first time I used it. The case fell apart, and I had to mash all the inner workings back in, and use duck tape to hold it together. After that, it would get really hot when used (maybe that's because of the breaking / mashing / tape, but I'll never know).If I'd paid more than $2 for this, I'd be pretty irked. But I guess you get what you pay for.",0
"works well and still working

I am using this for over 8 months and it is still working fine. Will recommend this to others.",4
"Good Company

I ordered this adaptor and it was shipped but the USPS lost it. The company shipped another unit, no charge, and I did receive it. Product was exactly as shown and this company does support their customers.",4
"Accessories for IPod

Great to use at home or in a car to charge Ipod shuffle, don't need computer anymore.",4
"Shuffle charger for the car

I love having this in my car. Now my Shuffle is always charged or can be charged when I forget to turn it off when I turn off the car...lol Great price and fast shipping.",4
"Works but......

It does not look anything like the picture, and when I opened it it was coming apart.....It still works but It did not look like anything in the picture",2
"Hmm...get what you pay for??

I'll paste here the same response I gave to the seller for why I gave the experience a bad rating:""My main gripe with this product deals with the confusing nature of the product information. One of the most important pieces of info has to do with the voltage ratings of the device. As you probably know, using a device with a higher voltage than what the Zune or iPod allows would fry the mp3 player (as has been voiced in other customer reviews for the product).First off, my Zune 2.0 is rated for about 5V (as is most mp3 players from what I know). This is way below what you say for your product on your product page (12V) even though you say the product is compatible with Zune. Even worse, on the actual packaging of the product, it says rated for 5V on the actual charger, but it says 12V on the product packaging. How do I know which to believe? Let me not take that chance...""True, I've never used it, but why risk it. By the way, I bought my Zune and this charger at the same time, and DAMN how hard it was to figure out if these 2 are the same voltage! If you're getting a new mp3 player and are looking for a charger, just get the mp3 player first, then search your nearest electronics store for something of a comparable voltage. Hope this helps someone!",1
"Worked well for IPOD nano, Zune, and Sansa

We took a couple road trips recently and we used this baby a bunch of times for three different devices, and IPOD nano, Zune, and SANSA. No problems here.mgn",4
"Fried my ipod!

My charger came from Accessory Export, LLC Storefront. It looked slightly different than the one in the picture, but I didn't think anything of it. The second I plugged it into my ipod, the screen went nuts. My ipod is now totally non-functional. After this happened, I checked the output voltage on the unit and it read 12V. I wish I had looked at that before plugging it in. Some ipod chargers run at 9 volts. Apple's charger puts out a whopping 5 volts. But 12 volts is just way too much juice. Needless to say, I am not very happy with Accessory Exports. If you buy this unit, make sure it looks like the one in the picture, and for goodness sake, check the output voltage before hooking it up to your ipod!",0
"50% batting average

I was looking for a cheepo Ipod USB car adapter...and that just what I found. It is cheap in price, even in construction. But what's the difference? It just works. Label say 12V input, 5V output. It has a red LED on the side that tells you it is plugged. It is made in China.My old 30G Ipod's battery is now loosing its charge faster as it is getting old. Now, I just hook it up on this thing and no worries that it will stop in the middle of my long drive. It plays while charging at the same time.I prefer the USB than the wider iPod cable because, more often the wide cable adapter gets broken by an ipod firmware update; not the USB.Update:I ordered a second one. This one does not work except for the red LED.",2
"very neat

Bought this to charge my iPhone in my car, it works great. I have nothing bad to say about it and have never had an issue with this adapter. I have used it for 6 months or more. Worth it!",4
"Horrible

I threw it out after it almost burned my hand. Just spend the 10 dollars more on a quality car charger.",0
"crappy

i bought this obviously to charge my phone in the car. and it didn't even work. the light came on, but it wouldn't charge my phone",0
"Not to shabby for a POS

It works even after a year. the housing is slightly split and the prongs escaped the housing but it still charges! It is lightweight and cheap but hey, I've totally gotten my moneys worth out of china with this one!",3
"break quickly

It worked well at the first but then broke quickly after several uses. It is better spend a little more on something more sturdy.",1
"They didn't work fir me

These did not work on my I-phone 4. The phone shows the elect symbol in the top corner when plugged in but a caution message comes up saying that this machine does not support this device. The price would be great if they worked I would like to get my money backWhite Universal 12 Volt USB Car Charger for Apple iPod or USB Charging Device",0
"DoesWhatIt'sSupposed2Do.

Maybe I'm just lucky, but fortunately, unlike some other reviewers of this product, it did NOT fry my mp3 player(Sansa e280, in this case). In fact It works perfectly, and forless than $5 it's hard to beat. I only wish I could have found one in black to match the gray/black interior of my Civic. Nice little gadget though.",3
"Great concept, poor design

I like the idea of having a case that can stay on my belt when I need to use the phone. The phone snaps easily in and out is this holster. The problem is that the clip on this product is designed in such a way that it digs into your body constantly when secured to your belt/waist. The only comfortable place to attach it is to my pocket, but this isn't very secure. It isn't a total waste of money, I still clip it to various articles of clothing... just not my belt.",1
"BlackBerry Pearl Sleeper function Cellet

Cellet makes great products. This is my 2nd Cellet. My 1st was a vertical case. I love the security of the clip & the sleeper function. It's also very snug & fits my phone perfectly",4
"Okay - But Not As Pictured

I was excited to find the case identical to the one I have been using for several years - with the dual belt clip (spring clip and snapping loop) and magnetic flap (no snaps or other hardware). After having read previous reviews about customers who didn't receive the product as advertised, I contacted the seller and specifically told them NOT to fill the order unless it was EXACTLY as pictured on their advertisement.After having received two cases with magnetic snaps on the flap (which is less secure and causes the flap to stick out from the case), I am sending them back. The seller has agreed to provide return shipping label and I am awaiting that now.",1
"I love the product

The pouch looks great! my blackberry 8120 fits good, but with the rubber skin, it is a little tight. Over all, i love the product.",4
"It's different from what you can see on the picture

Completely unsatisfied. The belt clip is different from what is shown on the picture. I am really disappointed.",0
"Good product, good price and fast delivery

completely satisfied. I will buy again from this vendor",4
"You get what you pay for.

I bought one set for me and another for my brother-in-law and both sets broke within a week. I only paid $5.56 for each, but I don't even want a replacement. These are cheaply made and if you use them more than once, they will break. The plastic case was the only thing that I still have. A piece of junk.",0
"Absolute Junk

I know I should have suspected something given the price, but the hard shell case wasn't so hard and the front piece cracked when I put it on. The back piece cracked after a few days of use with no drops or any other reason it should have cracked. The travel charger never worked from the day I got it. I have the V3m and maybe it works with other versions of the Razr, but not mine. The only thing that did work was the car charger. No issues to date, but with the problems of the other 2 items, who knows what will happen.",0
"good product

Product works as stated. The plastic is of cheap quality and would probably crack if dropped on somethingother than carpet. The set works fine though and has been hassle free for more thean a year. Price is great compared to retail and if it does get broken, it could be replaced for a fraction of retail pricing.",3
"Good Stuff!

Value priced and delivered on time. Contrary to some reviews, the plastic case fits properly and protects the phone. A good buy!",3
"Half pleased

I was very happy with the 2 chargers I purchased, but the clear razer V3 cover did not fit my phone. Otherwise I was pleased with my purchase.",2
"Great Value

The front plastic cover does break after 3 months, but it still on the phone. Both home and car charger work without problem. Considering the price, I am very satisfied with this purchase.",3
"Very pleasantly surprised

I must admit, I was skeptical about this package. It didn't seem possible that the stuff would actually work for such a low price. Even though shipping was steep, it was still worth the money. The case fits great, and it hasn't cracked at all. Both chargers work great! I think maybe my phone charges a bit slower with this wall charger than the one that came with it, but I can't complain! I would highly recommend this package. The chargers aren't high quality, but they work.",4
"good value

incredible price for all three items. just for the car charger alone, verizon wanted $24.00. the plastic cover for the phone is very good as the razr phone scratches pretty easily.",4
"A needed accessory

I don't care much for the shell case. But it does provide protection.What's great is the car charger. Very Useful! And the travel charger I keep at the office. It works fine too. All this for a lot less than what Verizon wanted to charge me. A whole lot less.",3
"3 Piece Combo - Good Purchase

This 3 Piece Combo is a good purchase. The chargers might feel a little light weight or cheap but they work never the less and the case is of good quality. For the price, you can not beat it.",3
"Too Good to be True

The retractable cord broke in less than two weeks. Though it is convenient to have a usb cord that can plug into a standard socket or car cigarrette lighter. But, if the retractable breaks, the convenience of transporting the cord is lost and the main reason that I bought the product. I would not recommend this at all.",0
"Wife proof!!

I bought this case for my wife who is really hard on cases, she has been through three separate cases for her Blackberry Pearl and not one was functional or sturdy enough to meet her tough standards. Along comes this case at a reasonable price, she had just finished punishing the last case when this one showed up on the door step, I'm happy to report that it has been three months and she has not damaged or mutilated this case. If this case can hold up, it will have to get and upgrade to 10 stars. By the way the clip separates from the actual case and is adjustable to wear the phone in any position (good feature)",4
"Excellent Product, GOod Condition, Very Much Useful

Its Excellent Product, GOod Condition, Very Much Useful..Thank you very much",4
"Not really extended

This battery is eccentially the same battery you already own. It doesn't seem to give you any "extended" time. Don't buy this as an longer lasting battery, buy it as a second battery.",1
"Hold great... Until it snaps off

I've bought two of these before and the same thing happens to them. While wearing it on your waist, if you hut it just right, the tab on the top holding the phone on snaps and the phone falls out. I was tempted to buy a 3rd, but then thought, there has to be a better design. Both of mine lasted about 4 months each and I would not consider myself to be abuse to this product.I would epect it to hold up better.",2
"Stylish

Almost perfect which is why I only gave it 4. Not quite the perfect fit around the cam but very snug otherwise. My favorite feature is the tread on both sides which help prevent the device from being dropped. I am satisfied with this product and have purchased other boxwave products which is why I keep coming back.",3
"covers

For as small as they are they protect your phone great. I would recommend anyone to get them for your phone if you don't want to spend a lot of money on other covers.",3
"Stylish case

I bought this for my HTC Inspire. It has a real snug fit, real good grips on the side. All the cutouts in the case are accurate and fit real good. The color in the picture fits the color on the actual case they are preety close I can't tell the difference when you hold it up to a light and compare it to the color on the screen. The only thing is the on/off button is a little stiff at first but that only minor. It has softened up as I have used it.",4
"Nice, but the orange is not as vivid as it appears.

I really like the case, but the picture shows a much more vivid case. I was disappointed that it wasn't a darker color.",3
"its ok- easier to grip phone

The case is more of a soft plastic; I thought it would be harder, but I do like how it has grips on the sides. It's a lot easier to hold my huge phone now. Other than that, there's nothing special about it but it doesn't seem like it will crack like my otterbox did!",2
"Orange Cell Cover

I bought this cover for one it is orange, but I also thought that it would be more.. shinny!! But it aint. I guess I didnt read the listing if it. It shows your phone a whole lot and when it rains, your phone gets soaked with wetness!! Overall I did like it.",2
"Fun and Functional

So many of the cases are just thin plastic and don't have any grip. This case is flexible, has sides that are textured so it's easy to grip and doesn't slip. It's a great color and fun design.",4
"BoxWave DuoSuit (Bold Orange)

The product fits nicely over my husband's cell phone and arrived in a timely manner after ordering. However, my husband discovered a small crack on the inside of it after opening the package. Not sure if the product was slightly damaged during shipping or if it was manufacture sealed that way. Either way, it was slightly disappointing to receive a new item that was damaged. The crack wasn't of significant size, and my husband hoped it won't be an issue, so opted to just leave it rather than go through the hassle of contacting the seller and going through the replacement process. I would be completely satisfied if not for this slight issue. Perhaps we were just the unlucky ones.",3
"Bought me a BACK-UP...

Bought this cover over a year ago. When Hubby got the same phone, these were unavailable. Bought him a similar one that constantly slid off. He hated it. Went back to amazon and search high and low...found it! Got him a blue one and bought a second orange one for myself because I do not want to be without this cover.Service from seller was right on time and the price is well worth it.",4
"Good, but doesn't fit great.

It looks good and it's definitely slim, but the fit isn't that great. It bows out a little on the sides, and makes the power button pretty hard to use.",2
"Not reliable

When it works it works good, but if you leave it on for more than an hour even if not connected to it, the soud quality just sounds like pure static. You can barley even here what is playing. I haven't tried it as a transmitter yet only as a reciever for my mac book. I have to turn it off for a while then turn it back on and it sounds good. but can't even watch a movie without having to pause and turn it of for a while.",1
"Good for some things

I use this product to play radio and music transmitted from my bluetooth enabled laptop to my stereo system. It is great for this; I can listen to public radio stations that are otherwise too far away to pick up.But I would like to get another unit to attach to my TV so that I can listen to the TV through my stereo system (without wiring). However, when used as a receiver the DC800 requires that you enter a code (0000) via a keyboard. That is ok if you are transmitting from a computer of phone but not from a TV. I do not understand why they made this necessary; since they don't explain how to change the code it provides no security benefit - it just reduces functionality.",2
"Order Enough Of These

It would have been very nice to have known at the outset I needed one of these devices for each end of the chain. I want to listen to music from my Mac on a boombox located in the livingroom, and only after logging on to Motorola Support did I learn I need one for my Mac and another for my boombox. Since I haven't yet heard any music, it's diffucult to rate the product, so I'll give it a neutral rating of 3 stars.",2
"no music

I got this to play my music from my laptop to my home stero.Laptop has built in bluetooth,and it does not work at all.",0
"Excellent for what is does, but it doesn't do everything.

It connected without difficulty to my HT820 headphones. Within minutes, I was hearing my XM audio stream through the DC800 Gateway to the wireless headphones. However, what I really wanted to do, was to stream into my Mac Mini. My computer connected and paired to the Gateway without difficulty, but I could not direct the audio signal to the computer.",2
"Works for me

While the device looks rather plain, it was easy to set up and has worked as expected. I have had no problems with it.",2
"Amazing product

Hi,I am writing this review after using this product over 2 years, yes I had bought this product back in November 2007.This device is used mainly to connect it to the Motorola headset to listen ti music/tv programes/movies.I am verry satisfied with its quality and usability as it has been giving me flawless performance since past two years.",3
"Bad for Guitar Hero, Great for music

First, I can say that this is the best bluetooth interface to my stereo system that I can find at a reasonable price. It is simple and easy to setup so that I can feed music to my stereo or listen to it wirelessly.I stream music to this device from my ipod bluetooth interface (A125s). I listen to music from my stereo via this device using my bluetooth headset (BT620s). This device paired easily and consistently keep the pairings. Connection to the A125s dropped occasionally during music playing but only for a short time and not enough to be annoying yet.Now, for the bad part. The audio lag is very noticeable and is at a varying amount. This make playing games like Guitar Hero almost impossible if you are keeping rhythm by listening to the music. On GH4 (World Tour), there is an audio calibration that can help compensate for the lag but I still have problem due to fluctuation in the delay. GH3 has no such calibration so I can't play any songs beyond the easy mode when using this device.I should note here that the audio lag may be a common problem with all bluetooth audio devices. There are three devices in the loop here (my stereo system, the bluetooth gateway and the bluetooth headphone) and each of them probably contributes to this problem in someway.Overall, it is a good device to have. The audio lag is a big let down for me but for others, this issue is probably not a big deal.",2
"blue tooth gateway

Getting connected to my home entertainment system with my Motorola blue tooth headphone was easy. However will not work with another brand of blue tooth headphone.",2
"As good as I expected.

I have a Nokia N73 with 2 GB memory, and holds hundreds of mp3 songs. I wanted to able to use my Nokia via bluetooth to play the songs by genres on my home stereo. After research, I decided to go with Motorola DC800. The price is very reasonable $67. It comes with all the necessary audio cable. I just plugged the audio cable into my stereo receiver, and very easy pairing with my Nokia by following the quick start guide. The sound quality is as good as I expected, clear, good range, and very little noise. Some reviewer stated poor sound quality, possibilly due to the reduce quality of mp3 format itselt and not the bluetooth device. Might want to increase the bit rate to 192 instead of standard 128 bit mp3 format.pros: Very affordable price. very small. easy installation.cons: Does not pair with regular motorola bluetooth headset HS850. As stated on the manual, it will pair with motorola stereo headset HT820, and possibilly with other motorola stereo headset like MOTOROKR S9.",3
"Wow and flutter is back

I got my DC800 and plugged it into my stero and began sending music from one of my laptops to the DC800 and driving my stereo. To my surprise the blue tooth magic worked and my songs came out of my home theatre system. Then I noticed that the music would speed up and slow down, just like the old days when your turn table (for you post vinyl people, that is how we played records) began to fail. Its called wow and not the good kind of wow. Clearly the clock circuitry inside this box was changing its frequency and causing a poor conversion from digital to analog. I tried this on a second PC just to be sure it did not have anything to do with the digital stream (would would have been shocked if it had) and I got the same result. This product does not perform as it should. You cannot listen to music sent to your stereo from your computer as it has the very annoying wow.",0
"Great idea, but intermittent sound quality issues

I've been using this for close to a month now, and while the convenience is undeniable, the quality is lacking.It was very easy to set up, but it was weird that they cable me audio-out cables as well as audio-in cables. I guess in case I wanted to wire myself again? Either way, the set-up and connection with my MacBook Pro (10.5.7) was extremely easy. I could do with a longer plug, but that's minor.More importantly, that sound quality is ""fair"". I have CD quality music and some stuff from a friend that is not as good (320kbps officially from LimeWire, but it was ripped from a CD, and then re-encoded). Both have the same issues. When I originally connect and begin streaming to my stereo, the sound quality is not too bad. Less tin-ny than my laptop speakers (obviously, I guess, since the stereo is better quality), and not too many noticeable crackles. But the volume leaves something to be desired. When I was wired, I had my stereo at three-quarters volume and my computer at half volume, and it was pretty loud. Now, with the stereo at max and the computer at three-quarters, it's loud, but not overly, which is okay, I guess. As I continue to play the music, however, the sound quality decreases at an increasing rate. After an hour maybe, the sound becomes very crackle-y and hard to listen to. I'm not sure why that is (either a Mac 10.5.7 glitch, a Bluetooth A2DP glitch, or a product issue), but whatever is it, disconnecting and reconnecting every hour or so (or pausing the music for a bit every so often) can be annoying, but it is far from deal breaking.Overall, easy to set up, convenient, and decent (but not great) sound transmission quality (usually) when used with a MacBook Pro and Mac 10.5.7.EDIT: And just like that, for some reason it just stops working. Will return. Lot's of hassle and tinkering for a lot of convenience is not worth it. What's convenience if it always needs fixing? I tried to downgrade it to a two-star rating, but it won't let me. Alas.",3
"its a wonderful product, but it does not work with mac

as opposed to other motorola bluetooth products, the DC800 even though still sweet (I tried on a windows based) does not work with MAC. Now in motorola's defense its not Motorola's fault. the DC800 only supports A2DP profile which unfortunately mac does not support. But apparently, Mac will but has to wait until October.",3
"Bluetooth gateway

Works great when i need it. What do you want me to say? I like it when I need it.",3
"Good audio quality

Do not assume all BT receivers have the same audio quality. I unfortunately decided to get cheap and I chose a Belkin for about half the cost for the man cave. That one got returned quickly. This Motorola unit is a receiver and a sender and has fine audio quality. Why, it's almost as if you get what you pay for!",4
"Luv it!!!

This device works wonderfully with my motorola and blackberry smartphones. I also use it with mythe wireless motorola headphones and it's such a joy. I have read reviews about it not working properly with other devices, I don't know much about electronics but seems that one of the tricks is to try to keep devices within the same brand for the best compatibility. Best of all, I got it at a good price!",4
"Bluetooth Stereo Gateway

Product has great range, can get a signal throughout my entire home. Sound quality is adequate for music.",3
"Haven't even gotten it to work yet.

I bought this product from Amazon for a great price. I have it hooked up to my stereo, and with my built-in Bluetooth on my laptop I was hoping to stream music through my home stereo. So far I am unable to do so, no matter what I do. On top of that Motorola's customer support is completely crap and what little documentation of this problem I find in google has no solutions from anyone. Don't buy this product.",1
"Great Product

This is a great product work very well and does exactly what it say it does would recommend this to anyone who is looking for the freedom of wireless technology",4
"Excellent choice.

It runs well with any audio entrance and exit(A/V). It cannot be used close to microwaves devices because the sound presents noises.",3
"Range better than average

Can plug into and receive out of your amp. Thus can transmit my ipod songs and hear them on the stereo. Can also listen to xm or tv late at night.Range on par with other bluetooth devices.",3
"Great buy!

A GREAT buy. Works fine with TEN Technology naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Adapter for iPod. I finally was able to control most iPod functions without having to walk all the way to where the stereo system is located. Sound quality is great and now I enjoy my music without moving from one place to another.You just have to notice that it's sensible to any big object (even a person) that stands between the straight line from the transmitter and the receiver, so think of installing the DC800 Bluetooth Adapter on a high place where nothing can stands across.I'm about to buy another for travelling and leave this one fixed at home.",3
"Must have!

Small, convenient, easy to use, and performs well for those who need music everywhere and anywhere: from your bluetooth cell phone, from your bluetooth laptop and vice-versa!",3
"Bluetooth adapter fr home stereo

Connection was easy! Some times it takes a few secconds to connect to my headphones, but once it does it works seamlessly. I have no regrets in purchasing this product.",3
"Worth it...

For the price I haven't found anything that works like this device. I use it for my phone in my car - though no for speaking, just for audio playback as it doesn't support handsfree. The audio is amazing quality - just like it's plugged in - love it. It DOES cut out once in a while for a few seconds here and there - but it's totally worth the money still.The reason I gave it four stars is for the slight connectivity cut-out problems and because I have to tell my phone to connect to it each time - since it's not handsfree it doesn't automatically pick it up when I turn on bluetooth on my phone (really wish you could fix that).",3
"Doesn't work - No support

I bought one of these. It does not work. So far I've tried two Motorola headsets and a Blackberry. It does not pair with anything. I called Motorola support and all they tell me is ""Just push the button."" They also said, ""We don't support Blackberry."" Profit from my experience. Don't buy this thing.",0
"Out of Sync with Video: Don't Buy for TV!

Unfortunately, this device introduces a half-second delay into the audio stream, making it unacceptable for television or video use. Using the same sound outputs with a wired headset was perfectly fine, so the problem must be in this unit.",0
"Works great

I bought this item so that I could transmit audio from my Imac in one room to my stereo in another. It does that. Very well, in fact.Hook up was a piece of cake. Turned on the unit, went to the Imac, it found it. Done. The Imac is not within line of sight of the DC800 either. They still communicate fine. I give the sound quality an A, and I am very picky. It sounds great.Now for the down side. My Imac has a wireless keyboard and mouse. This means more bluetooth being used. As a result, I have noticed the cutting out that others have mentioned, but I have been able to narrow it down to the mouse at the imac. When you use the mouse, or walk by and shake the table (activating the mouse) the audio may cut out for a second or two. I just shut the mouse off while playing music, and its all good. I'm typing this while streaming pandora on my stereo and not having any issues. It just seems to be a mouse issue. I guess bottom line is, don't listen to the other people who blame the DC800 for audio cutting out, as that seems to be more of a ""bluetooth overload"" issue on the part of whatever is transmitting the bluetooth to the 800, and not an actual issue with the 800.",3
"Best Bluetooth Gateway

I have my computer connect to this in my living room around corners it is darn near 30ft. I have to open the desk computer bay cabinet door to make sure the signal is strong enough. I also can't turn on the microwave without the music stopping. Once the microwave finishes it will pickup and broadcast the music as if nothing happened. I can take the tuner sound and pump it into my computer too. Bi-directional without a physical switch. The Bluetooth connection via Windows 7 is all done on the computer.I have it paired to my Motorola Droid too, so I can stream Pandora or play music from the phone to the tuner speakers.",4
"Works for some devices but not many

The device looks good and is easy to setup BUT appears not to work with many computers! While it connected instantly to the bluetooth on my Blackberry, I still haven't managed to connect it to my Sony Vaio (Vista) or macbook (Leopard). A search of the web revealed that many many others have problems (with Dells too) and the workarounds appear long and complicated. I still haven't managed to get it to work with either laptop. I'll spend many hours more trying before giving it up but if you're considering buying this - note that it may not work with your system. (Google the product and 'help' to see what I mean)",1
"The range is terriffic-sound quality perfect.

Pairing with my headphones was quick & easy.Works great with my HT820 headphones as well as my KRZR cell phone. I was able to vacuum my house while listening to XM radio through my stereo. The headset did cut out a couple of times, then I figured out that my refrigerator was blocking the signal. Walls between my headset and the adapter didn't cause any problems. I even went a few yards outdoors with no problem.After switching over to answer a cell phone call I was able to pick up the adapter signal again afterward with just the touch of a button.Another reviewer mentioned the slight delay. I noticed it while watching a newscast on TV. I imagine it will be a little annoying while watching a drama. I haven't tried that yet.",4
"The good and the bad

The good:It's a great product in that it converts audio into a Bluetooth signal that can me listened to with a Bluetooth headset as advertised.The bad:You have to pair this thing every time you want to use it. Not sure if it's just this particular unit or a design problem with every one. The extra minute pairing each time is annoying.",2
"Not bad but not good

When it works it seems to work well. When it fails, its horrible...As a music lover married to a music lover we use this to listen to our smartphone songs on our whole house music system. The problem is when the dc800 seems to lose connection and drop sudio for a few seconds...very very annoying ...So we are looking for an alternative...",2
"TV Solution For The Hard of Hearing

I have always had difficulty in understanding movie sound tracks due to a voice range hearing impairment. With the DC800 I can now enjoy televsion once again without having the volume so loud that it is uncomfortable for all others in the room.",3
"DC800 for Bluetooth streaming stereo audio in car

I got one of these for Christmas and have used it to connect from several items (laptop and iPhone 3G) to my home stereo. It sounds great.I was going to purchase a new stereo for my car just to have bluetooth streaming from my iPhone ($200 with install). I have been using an audio jack input to my car stereo from my iPhone.I checked the power input for the DC800 and it runs great from my laptop from a USB cable (it has a mini_USB power input on it).I already had a power outlet adapter with dual USB cable inputs for charging other devices.I connected the DC800 to the USB power outlet adapter and connected the audio outputs from the DC800 to my audio cable.My iPhone now streams music to my car stereo (very clean sound)AND it also acts as the speaker system when I make a bluetooth call on my iPhone.Total cost is about $65 and it works wonderfully.",4
"cuts out constantly

this adapter is a great piece of equipment. most of the time.... my stereo is only 20 feet from my computer and the adapter quits in the middle of songs, when i place my hand over the side of my computer, whenever the microwave runs, and sometimes (often) just between songs. closest thing to perfect Ive found, but still very disappointing. I usually have to reconnect bluetooth several times during the day while listening to music.",2
"Works as advertized

This unit works as advertised, and I was surprised to find that a USB bluetooth device for my computer came with this product as well. Both units work as advertized.Thank You",4
"Item works very well!

I received the DC800 Bluetooth Stereo Gateway today, and hooked it up to my television which I would like to use my bluetooth earbuds with. I had read a review that said that there is a big delay which causes a lip-sync issue and that this would not work well for watching TV.. I figured it wouldn't be that big if there was a lip-sync issue when I was using the ear buds, though, so I ordered anyway. As it turns out, the audio quality is quite good, and there is a very slight delay, but not noticeable, at least to me. (Like maybe a 1/16th of a second delay or something like that.) The only way I can tell there is a very slight delay is to have the TV volume up at the same time as I am using my earbuds, and then I can hear the ever so slight delay. I wonder if perhaps the delay the other reviewer was speaking of was actually a delay introduced by his earbuds/headphones, and not by the DC800? For the record, I am using a pair of Bluejay Freedom Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds. Very happy with this product.",4
"Worked Out of the Box and Signal is Strong

For Bluetooth devices that support A2DP Profile. I'm using this to plug into the headphone jack of my home theatre system and listen with a Bluetooth headset so the sound is not broadcast through the Home Theatre speakers. The DC800 set up exactly as the instructions said and paired with the Bluetooth headset on first try. I could get 50 ft away from the DC800 (clear line of sight) and I still had a good signal. To my surprise I still had a signal when I went into another room and put a wall or 2 between me and the DC800. Eventually I lost the signal going further away and into more distant rooms. I also noted that my Smartphone can connect Bluetooth to the DC800 even though I'm in the opposite corner of my 1600 sq ft home. Works very good.",4
"Doesn't work as well as expected

I bought this transceiver to listen to music and watch movies while on the treadmill. The treadmill is right in front of the TV (and the transmitter) and the audio constantly cuts in and out. I'm frustrated enough that I'd like to return this item but I think I've had it too long. Might look for something else instead.",0
"A bit pricy, but good quality.

The price if this makes me squirm a bit, but it does exactly what it says it will and it does so well...You can use this for either inputing or outputting audio via bluetooth. At our house we have this hooked up as a 'choke point' to our sound system. In other words, I have all sound running into this gateway first, and then out of this into the sound system. That means that if I ever want to list to audio over my bluetooth headset, all I have to do is turn in the power off on the sound system and turn my bluetooth headset on. It's great for video games or late night movies when your spouse is sleeping and needs to not be woken up.There are a lot of different uses for something like this, so your imagination really is the limit. That being said, I still feel that the price is high for what it is. Sweet spot for me would be $40-50.",3
"Still going strong after 6 years

I bought the DC800 in 2005, initially to stream stereo audio from my PC to my home stereo. I've since moved to streaming from various smartphones that I've owned, as well as going the other way -- streaming from my home stereo toBluetooth headphones. It has always worked virtually flawlessly.Set up is ridiculously simple. One holds down the large M button on the front to put the unit in pairing mode, then one searches for the DC800 on the device with which the unit is being paired.The audio connections are equally simple. Connect the left and right audio out on the back of the DC800 to spare audio inputs on your stereo receiver. For the audio in on the DC800, connect from a left and right output (such as Tape Monitor) on your stereo receiver.There are two minor problems I have encountered, however. First, when I use my microwave, I experience dropout, sometimes for the entire period the microwave is running. I am not sure whether this is the fault of the DC800 or the devices I have used. Second, I have the stereo audio outputs of my TV connected to my stereo receiver, and if I am streaming the TV audio to Bluetooth headphones, it is slightly out of sync with and lags behind the picture.All in all, however, Motorola has made a terrific little device. The price has gone up quite a bit over the years, but it's a testimonial to the quality of this unit that I'm still using it after all of this time.",4
"Good value for the money

This is a second one I bought to stream TV sound to Bluetooth earphones with TV speakers turned off. I needed two of them, because it can be paired with only one set of earphones at a time, and if two people want to listen with two sets of earphones, you need two adapters. It has a good range, I can hear it in any section of the house. It could deliver a little louder signal, but I can still reach a desirable sound level by turning up the earphone volume. The quality of sound is very good, but it has a fraction of a second delay, which is typical for all bluetooth adapters.",3
"DC800 exactly what I was looking for

Okay, first things first it's not audiophile quality but no-one with any brains is expecting it to be. I was hoping for decent MP3-ish quality and it does that well. If it's not doing that for you, I'd imagine either you're using it with crap headphones or you ended up with a bad unit and should get it replaced.I'm using mine hooked up to the headphone jack of my very good quality receiver. I use a splitter, to separate the L & R channels to input to the DC800, and plug my headphones into a Jabra Clipper. Pairing with the Clipper went flawlessly. Everything works as intended and I get to watch the tube or listen to music after the wife & kid have hit the sack. Lets me watch all the AdultSwim stuff that I don't want my kid to hear and all the scary movies that would probably give him nightmares without keeping the missus awake. Also works fine downstairs while working out.If I was going to b!tch about anything, it would be body of the power transformer. It's off to one side of the actual tines of the plug so depending on the orientation of your powerstrip, it may block the neighboring outlet. Not a big deal, but still... The unit itself is bigger than I thought it would be, but also, not a big deal.Still, very worth the price. Am very pleased with it and hope it lasts!",4
"Motorola DC800 BT stereo/headphone adapter

I purchased this item to be able to send Pandora and iTunes music from my computer (iMAC) to my household stereo system wirelessly. The original item delivered worked for about 5 minutes, then yielded totally garbled sound. I paired and connected to another computer with the same results. After initial problems contacting the seller, the seller promptly sent a replacement. The replacement paired and connected just fine, the sound through my stereo system was better than expected, and worked all day and into the evening. On Day #2, the sound was bad...broken and garbled. After searching the internet, i found no clues about likely BT interferences. When I switched the sound source from Pandora to iTunes, the problem went away. Back to Pandora, problems returned. Repeated once more, same results. More internet searches, no clues. I perused the Pandora web site, and noticed that they offered an upgraded sound quality with their subscriber service. Once upgraded (faster data bundles?), the DC800 seemed to send pretty good quality sound once again. I'm just guessing that the lower quality sound from the free Pandora is bundled in such a way that it gets scattered over the wifi spectrum in the house so that other wifi activity in the area breaks up the music when broadcast over BT. The reason isn't immediately obvious because Pandora is coming into the house via DSL and to the computer via ethernet, and sounds fine on the computer (I haven't tried Pandora via wifi router in the house). But there is other wifi activity in the house most of the time. Bottom line, is that for music stored on a computer, the DC800 is a pretty good little device. For internet radio, YMMV. I would also suspect that there was nothing actually wrong with the initial unit sent to me, and offer my apologies and thanks to the vendor.",2
"1 year review

What I needed was simple - to be able to stream music from my A2DP devices to the receiver in my home office. I didn't find too many suitable devices for this purpose and it basically came down to this and the Sony Bluetooth Gateway. I purchased this one because it was a little bit cheaper. Anyhow, here are the goods and bad:PROS: The sound quality is actually quite decent, especially if you remembered to set the audio quality to high (dependent on the host device). I forgot the exact number of memory slots this thing has but I'm able to pair my iPhone, iPad, PC, and MacBooks (x2) to it and any of those device can stream music to it. Now here's the problem..CONS: Unfortunately I have the DC800 setup within a couple feet to my wireless router. Do note that Bluetooth and WIFI runs on the same 2.4Ghz frequency. So when I'm streaming music and if I have a couple of devices accessing WIFI at the same time, the music will stutter, skip, stop for a few seconds and come back on, etc. It's very annoying. I've actually tested it and the result was consistent. I also tried bringing the streaming host closer to the DC800 and unless it's within a foot away it doesn't really help. So I tried a Class 1 Bluetooth adapter on my PC to see if it helps. It kind of did, but the problem was still there. Rather strange, Youtube videos, if I play at 480p or below, the sound is fine. Set it at 720p and the sound becomes very inconsistent. Setting it at 1080p gave me video but no sound at all. Then I went ahead and tried a Bluetooth 3.0+HF adapter on my PC and voila, music streams perfectly. However, now Flash videos (like Youtube) gives me no sound at all (but gaming and music sounds excellent). Not sure if this is a problem with the DC800 or my Bluetooth adapter. Seems so hard just to have everything work. Now I'm contemplating the Sony stereo gateway...",2
"Fantastic

I work third shift and my wife is disabled and somewhat bed ridden. Now when I need to sleep during the day she can watch TV without disturbing me. I have paired this unit with an LG Blue Tooth Stereo Headset. I have used it myself and was able to walk outside and check the mail and still I am able to hear what is happening on TV. Very easy to set up and it comes with several options for connecting it to either a TV or an MP3 player. I would recommend this to both friends and family. Great price too!!!",4
"Great value and outstanding range

After reading a lot of the reviews, I chose this product because it was recognized as having the best range of all similarly priced bluetooth receivers. After testing the range of this receiver, they were definitely right. I tested it beginning just a few feet away, and steadily moved up to 30 feet away and the signal was still perfect. I even positioned two walls between my HTC Droid Incredible and the bluetooth receiver, about 25 feet away, and it still functioned perfectly. Pandora sounds great and I could not notice any discernible differences in sound quality between the bluetooth and normal mini jack to RCA hookup directly from my phone. And it was very easy to set up. Turn on the bluetooth receiver, pair up your phone with the receiver, and done. Takes less than one minute. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this to anybody looking for a bluetooth receiver with range and quality.",4
"very disappointed

This item has a very short range. I would not recommend this if you have a lot of distance for your signal to travel.",1
"Awesome Product

This product is awesome, it is easy to link. I used it with my Ipad and Iphone and connect the bluetooth reciever to my hone theater system and watch video clips e.g. youtube and Netflix and we stayed till 3 AM just enjoying it and got me and my friends into trouble because we stayed up late without even knowing it.It is a must buy item.PG",4
"Works Great

The item works great....transfers signal very well. I hooked this up to my 10 year old TV and turned it into bluetooth signal and send it to a Nike headset",3
"Bluetooth Stereo Gateway for home stereo

This unit can works well and without problems. It requires the stereo head set I use to be paired with it each time the headset is turned on or after the headset is charged. The unit can only be paired to one device/headset at a time. Although the unit works well, I believe a plain wireless on infrared headset system would suit my needs better.",3
"Motorola DC800

The product works well although the setup is a little strange. One disadvantage is when the unit connects a bright blue led flashes at a rate of about once a second. I use the unit with a Jabra earpiece to watch tv without disturbing my wife, but the flashing was irritating in the bedroom so I covered it with tape. The tape works but you must have free access to this button/light to program the unit to work with a different bluetooth device. Value for the dollar excellent.",3
"Works as Advertised

I have been using this product for over 1 month with no problems. My specific use is to connect an extra set of PC speakers to the Bluetooth Gateway so that I can listen to online radio through my Treo 800W mobile phone. The solution was relatively inexpensive, easy to setup (although I did have to purchase an RCA to 3.5mm female adapter) and it works great.",4
"Works pretty well

This bluetooth adapter works pretty well for watching movies or playing games without disturbing anyone in your house or apartment, especially late at night. One caveat though was that I would notice a fading in and out of the sound when the volume is low. But when you turn up the volume the fading in and out goes away. Other owners have stated similar issues but I don't know whether there's goes away when the volume is turned up. So 4 stars for this product due to that unusual issue. Otherwise a good buy, for people who want a wireless solution. Make sure to get a comfortable pair of bluetooth headphones, I have a Motorola HT820 and my ears start to hurt after extended use.",3
"Perfect for Home Office

I had a problem.Prior to the purchase of this item I had an audio cable running from one side of my home office (where my PC is) to other side where my stereo is. The distance is about 10 feet. This worked fine but looked unsightly and created a tripping hazard.It occurred to me that perhaps a pair of bluetooth devices might solve this problem. So I ordered a couple of DC800 adapters after comparing prices and features.The DC800 is as simple as pie to setup. Plug it in. Turn it on. Press the ""pairing"" button on both devices. In about a minute they start flashing together in a slow motion rhythm (reminds me of the bat signal). They're talking! Connect the audio cables on both ends (ie. the PC on one end and the stereo on the other). Done!To my ears, the sound quality is the same as the wire that was replaced, no flutter, no distortion. My musical taste is mostly instrumental from various periods in the past (eg. baroque, classical, etc). But KD Lang and Tony Bennett sound great too. I couldn't be happier!Problem solved.",4
"great for listening on headset in my basement

I was seeking a way to watch t.v. in my basement while running on the treadmill and lifting weights in the early morning hours. The T.V. had to be turned up way too loud so that I could hear it while on the treadmill. I started by purchasing an FM transmitter and using my arm-band fm ""walkman"" type of device. The reception was terrible unless I stood right next to the transmitter.I bought the Motorola S9 stereo headset and the Motorola DC800 stereo adapter. These two paired easily and the sound is unbelievable. I can run on the treadmill and watch ""loud"" T.V. and there are no reception problems. I would highly recommend this set-up to anyone.",4
"Great for connecting wireless input and output to stereo

I use this most of the time to connect the Bluetooth audio output from my iMac to the stereo, so that I can listen to internet radio using real speakers. The computer and the stereo are in different rooms, not even adjacent rooms, and the DC800 has no difficulty connecting to the Mac. Sound quality is very good; I have not had the problems that some other reviewers mentioned about sound quality.The DC800 will do more, though. I can listen to whatever the stereo is playing, such as broadcast TV or a DVD, via Bluetooth headphones (I use Motorola BT820s). I can listen to my iPod through the stereo using a tiny Bluetooth iPod adapter (from Sony) that attaches via the iPod's docking connector. Now, it's easy to connect an iPod to a stereo by just plugging a stereo cable into the iPod's earphone jack, but then you have to leave the iPod near the stereo or use a long cable. With a Bluetooth connection, you can sit across the room, holding the iPod, and use the iPod's controls to select music. You'll also need some sort of remote for the stereo's volume control, because the volume setting on the iPod has no effect on the volume of the Bluetooth connection, at least using the Sony adapter.The DC800 was easy to set up and easy to pair with the Bluetooth devices I have. It has no controls other than a power switch (I leave it on all the time) and a button to press for pairing. It just works.One thing it WON'T do is two Bluetooth sessions at once. I can't play the computer's sound through the stereo via Bluetooth and at the same time listen to the stereo's output via Bluetooth headphones. There's no real need to do this (just pair the headphones directly with the computer), but I tried it to see if it works -- it doesn't.I definitely recommend this product.",4
"Sound quality may disappoint you!

Great idea. Very convenient and easy to set up and use, but the noveltyis going to wear off quickly as the sound quality is quite poor.We've used this to stream music from bluetooth devices to a stereosystem and it doesn't perform well, even with the bluetooth audio sourceright next to the DC800. As it buffers the incoming audio, the pitchvaries quite noticeably. It's like playing an old record, with one handon the turn-table alternately slowing and then speeding up the playback.It'll drive you nuts! Save some money and buy yourself a decent cable instead.",1
"allows me to play music on my laptop through my stereo

I've owned this product for 2 or 3 years now. I love it, period. I came here hoping that Moto still made these so that I could grab a second one for the bedroom.The way I understand it is, the majority of users fall into one of two categories: 1) People want to use this with bluetooth headphones in some way/shape/form, and 2) People want to play the music on their computers and hear it on their home stereos.I've always thought Mototola mis-marketed this thing. I don't know all the possibilities with the first option, but the second one is dead simple. I can play music and not have to run a long cable from my PC to my stereo. Moto pushed the first option because they could also sell the matching headphones.At the time, I was so happy to find this device because it meant that, aside from electricity, my laptop experience was completely wireless. And at the time, this device cost me 2 Jacksons, which was a bargain. The only other device at the time that gave me similar functionality cost about 2 Benjamins. I see now that there are a few other manufacturers that make a similar device in a similar price range.The pros:-easy to set up. My laptop has integrated BT, and it sniffs out the DC800 no problem.-audio plays. That's all I want it to do, and it does it well. The quality is good, and the way I figure it is, if you're happy with headphone jacks then you'll be fine with this.-there are so many devices and software packages out there that will also do audio streaming, but they require codecs and network configurations and so on. If all you want is to use your stereo speakers instead of your pc speakers, this is for you.Cons:-I can't figure out how to get my computer (Windows XP) to automatically connect to the device when I turn it on. It works with the BT mouse but not the DC800. So therefore I have to manually pair it when I turn on the PC.-There were a couple of months when I was getting audio cutting in and out in a very annoying way. I figure it was some kind of interference, and between removing the BT mouse, changing channels on my wireless router, and my neighbor moving out, it got fixed.-It can't play Crysis. Well, I wouldn't suggest using this if you are going to play video games. There is a ever so slight lag, and if you're one who is anal about audio and video being out of sync, then you should reconsider. I'm fairly anal but I can handle watching internet TV/Netflix on this without pulling out my hair.Other thoughts-If I'm using iTunes, I use my iPhone as a remote. Elegant and understated simplicity.-Some people say the sound quality is real bad. I read somewhere else that there is something even more specific within the A2DP stack where you can have compatibility problems making two devices play well. Maybe try updating your PC BT drivers, or switching BT dongles if you're using one.-I have XP. When I first got this thing, I always had to make the connection to the DC800 before I opened up whatever app I was going to play audio with. If I didn't, then the audio would get routed through the PC speakers. I think an application will figure out from XP what to rout audio through only upon its startup. This isn't really a con of the DC800, it's a con of XP or the applications, I don't know which. What I've done is gone into the control panel, and within audio devices specified the default to be Bluetooth audio. It works great for me because I don't have to restart apps now after connecting to the DC800. If you do need to listen to your PC speakers (or headphone out) then I'm not sure if this will be as good for you as it was for me.",4
"Bluetooth Home Stereo adapter

This product fits my purpose. I have a home theatre and I get yelled at if it's too loud. I put on my headphones and voila, silence in the house. If I get a cell phone call it rings through the headphones and silences the stereo. Works great.",4
"Good Adapter, Good Range

This is a good Stereo Adapter, it can stream music to and from a device.For example the adapter is hooked in to your Home Theater System, when properly connected this device can send music to wireless headphones, or you can send the device music from a cell phone (that has the proper blue tooth profile), or send music from your MP3 collection at your PC to your home theater (provided that your home theater is somewhat close by).The range I use is about 12 feet and I have had no problems with reception.It even comes with a Cell phone headphone adapter that converts the plug to RCA style cables (the red and white cords). It is well equipped to hookup most simple installations.I have mine hooked in the the Mini Disc (MD) CD-R port in my system, this provided music in and music out, so I do not have to change any cables.So far the only problem I expierence is Streaming music from my PC to my Home Theater System. The software/driver disables my PC's sound card and sends all the sounds to my bluetooth dongle then to the DC800. Which is okay - - until I want to hear the music on my PC again. For some reason the software/driver will not re-enable my PC's sound card. I have to reset my PC. Which is not a big deal, just a little annoying.Hope this helps any who wish to buy this.Cheers!Motorola Bluetooth Stereo Transceiver DC800 streams stereo music",3
"I like it! Sound Everywhere!

This is a great addition to your wireless music experience. I recently purchased a Samsung Q1 UMPC which support audio gateway over bluetooth. Combined with the DC800 I can now stream my music subscription to my home stereo. The sound is incredible, and the range is really good. I can pretty much walk around the family room as well as the adjoining room without any signal drop. It is best to keep a line of sight with the DC800 from your bluetooth device to get the best reception.",4
"turn any other device into bluetooth

Turns my TV in my bedroom into silent device so I can watch while my wife is asleep. Works great!!!",4
"Poor sound quality - get a wire

The unit is certainly convenient to use, and pairing is rather straighforward. Range is about 30 ft in my (not very exhaustive) test. BUT: The big issue is sound quality! It brings you back to the time of tapes (muffled sound, missing highs, loss of airiness and vigor) and scratched vinyl records (hiss, and most annoyingly, regular pronounced cracks and pops that sound like bad scratches on the record).A direct A/B comparison of the source CDs (Classical) and 320kbps mp3 rips made from them shows the expected noticeable slight degradation when used with a cable; but when played through this unit, it leads to what I consider unacceptable loss of fidelity, clarity and presence. Why even bother about the digital age when this sounds like a low-to-midrange 60s and 70s setup?",1
"Didn't work for me

It paired with my iPhone just fine but the output level was so low that I had turn my stereo up all the way to get usable volume. No one in tech support (non-native English speaking) could produce any specifications to determine whether the unit was operating as designed so I returned it. Not recommended.",0
"Motorola Batt for c139

Battery works fine. I was glad to find a replacement this cheap. I didn't know if a batt for this old phone would still be made.",3
"OLD USED BATTERIES

The batteries they sent me don't even take a charge. ZERO volts. Bad batteries. Don't waste your money. They can't be brand new.",0
"amazing how quickly they discharge

I have 3 cell phones: Mexico; US, and Europe.I thought my Mexican OEM battery was near death, so I bought another - I have to charge them every day!What a joke!",0
"Old OEM SNN5947A

11-8-2011 Update:This battery stopped holding a charge after 6 months. A full charge will go flat after 20 minutes of talk. These batteries should be rated ""Unused Old Stock"" rather than ""New"". My old battery that came with the phone was an SNN5947C dated 20080110 which lasted 3 years, 3 months . This battery is an SSN5947A dated 20070116 - a year older than the one it replaced. I don't know if the A and C makes a difference. These batteries were used only on my emergency phone, which is rarely used. The seller would not replace it - he stated that there is only a 90 day warranty. Certainly not a good battery for an emergency phone.",0
"phone battery

Eventhough it came from overseas it works great and I am now connected again to the world.Arrived as fast as it could.",4
"Cell phone battery

Received this item before the time stated and it works great. It sure helped me try to get that old phone of mine working double time. Would recommend to anyone that is looking for this item. Thank you.",4
"Finally located it!

I had been looking all over for a new battery for my cell and couldn't come up with one. Everyone told be to buy a new phone. Thank you Amazon for carrying the battery I needed. It arrived promptly and my cell phone now holds its charge.",3
"Cell Phone Battery Replacement

This is a replacement battery for my cell phone. The old battery would hold a charge for just a couple of days. This works fine.",3
"Cell Phone Battery

The first cell phone battery sent was bad, but upon bringing it to SF Planets attention it was promptly replaced with a good battery. That kind of service goes a long way with me. I would order again from SF Planet.",4
"Wireless Unlimited has good customer care!

Wireless Unlimited sells a lot of stuff, so once in awhile a mistake happens. When I emailed customer support I received a personal call back to discuss the problem. Problem solved! Thanks You for your concern. I would do business with Wireless Unlimited again! Company has A+ customer care!",3
"Battery review

I looked at a lot of different stores, and Amazon was the least expensive place to carry this battery. It works great and the best part was it only cost nine dollars and change!",4
"Not sure

I purchased this for my wifes Trac phone and it does not seem to hold a charge now as long as the original one did. Dont know if it is the battery or the phone but I think we will be getting her a new phone this Christmas anyway so it does not matter.",2
"great savings

I couldn't find this battery on my phone maker's website. I'm so glad I got this at such a discount. I just put it in yesterday so I don't know the results after use yet, but am happy so far!",4
"A Better Idea!

I needed a replacement battery for my V170 and found that buying a Tracfone C139 phone on sale for $12.99 was a better idea, and Walmart sells them online for $12.88. The battery that comes standard with this phone is a new Motorola SNN5749A (the same as the V170), manufactured within the last year, and if your V170 quits working you have the C139 to use as a backup phone. It also has a travel charger (plug-in, thinner profile, and prongs that fold-in) versus the bulky one that came with the V170 and it works with both the V170 and C139. Just my opinion after looking everywhere for just the battery and getting frustrated that Motorola wanted $39.99 for an OEM battery on their web site.",1
"when ""new"" means old

Be aware that what the sellers of this battery describe as ""new"" OEM does not mean newly manufactured. I just got one from Wireless Unlimited that was made January 8, 2006. Seller claims it should still hold a charge but I have seen many references to these batteries having a shelf life of around 3 years.",1
"cell phone

The battery in my cell phone died. I was pleased to find a replacement one so reasonable. I was glad to not have to replace the whole phone.",4
"great service

received my order quickly, great service what else can i say. received my order quickly, great service what else can i say",4
"Works great. My cell phone keeps its charge like it was new.

I just plugged it in, charged it completely and turned on my cell phone. Works like new like when I first bought the phone.",4
"The Right Stuff

I was leery at first, due to the tiny price... but quickly found out that this is a quality product. I recommend it.",4
"OEM Motorola Battery

I recently ordered a cell phone battery for a Motorola cell phone. I first received the wrong one but after contacting the vendor I received the correct one. Time for both transactions took about one week and the new battery performs just great.",3
"For husband's phone

Don't know how it will work because after I bought it, his phone battery resumed holding a charge so we haven't had to use it yet.",2
"New Battery

This really revived my old phone. I expected it to cost a lot to replace and it had got to where a full charge wouldn't even last all day. Very happy with the price and speed of shipping.",3
"Cheap $ = Cheap product

Got this battery mid-December 2011. It appears the seller has changed, so hard to know if from the exact same supplier now. Parts sourcing & production tend to change quickly these days.My original battery would initially last a whole week (with very minimal talk/use, turned off at night), but now this supposedly 'new' battery (with a 6 yr old date-stamp = very troubling?) lasts only 2~3 days with same very minimal use, turned off every night.I give it 3 stars because it was so super-cheap, only $2.50 with free shipping, so didn't expect much.Btw, I put this battery through the rec'd 3 full charge/discharge cycles when first got it, but didn't seem to have much impact on the duration of a full charge..maybe adding 1/2 day's worth of extra charge by the 3rd cycle.",2
"Decent Case

I only had my case for a few days, but I really like it. Great looking case & the fit is really good; I would say great but it does cover a slight part of the softkeys, making them somewhat awkard to get to -- not really that big of a deal though. I like that the screen is protected and the key board is open.",3
"Case only as good as weakest point

We have had the case for about 3-4 weeks. We were looking for something to protect the phone as we visit jobsites and areas under construction. The case it self was great, but after breaking the button for the belt clip a second time (we repaired it once), we have abandon the product for a softcase. The back of a softcase absorbs the phone being caught or bump into things where as the aluminum case is rigid and the button snaps off when it has any twisting energy applied to it(not in line with the button's axis). In a more moderate enviroment the case may be a good match, but I wonder if would be a matter of time before it snaged on a seat belt with the same result. It did bounce well",1
"Blocks signal.

This case protects the phone very well. so well that it also blocks the phone signal. if you take it off you get at least one bar more than you had without the phone. and in a mettle building, there is no way you are gonna get signal. i guess it is a good case if you are always somewhere where you get full bars. but i wouldn't recommend it.",1
"The Motorola Q Did Not Fit Into The Case

I tried for hours to get the case to close and gave up when it only scratched my phone.",0
"Still small for the phone

the case was nice, but it did not fit my phone - so they still have it small for the phone",0
"I love this charger for my desk

I absolutely love this charger for my desk at home and at work because I don't like just having my phone just laying on the table. By having my phone sitting in the charger - I can face the phone towards me so I can always see the display and it's charging at the same time. I like being able to see the display because I have a clock screensaver on my phone, so it doubles as a clock. Also - at work, I have my phone on mute. I place the charger/phone right next to my computer monitor. Whenever people call, the display changes to show the incoming call. I see it, and I answer the phone - all without disturbing anyone else in the office.This charger is very sturdy and fit with the phone perfectly. It doesn't take up a lot of space, it's about the width of the phone itself. It's also a good looking, stylish charger.The only downside is that you have to purchase the power source separately - in other words - that AC adaptor unit thingie. You may already have it because one comes with the phone. But if you don't, or you want to have one dedicated to this charger and the other to be your travel charger, then you'll need to buy another one. That's what I did and I have no regrets. I think it's definitely worth it.",4
"Good charger

It was good for my phone... 10 YEARS AGO! Wow, what happened to phones... they exploded into mini computers. This is good for recycling.",4
"Cheap looking

The picture of this case makes it look better than it is. I was disappointed when I got it, it looks like cheap plastic.",0
"good deal

Found it to be a good deal and does offer protection for cell phone screen, and very easy to apply.",4
"Equal product, better price

My first cell cover was an official Verizon blue rubber and it cost 14 dollars on sale. I thought the price was ridiculous, but I didn't mind because the cover was so nice. Unfortunately it broke and I vowed to never pay that much for a piece of snap on plastic again. I just received my Eforcity cover, and it is just as cool and the price was a fraction of what I paid before. It looks more durable, but even if it breaks, at least I didn't pay 14 dollars.",4
"nice

item shipped quickly; it's more of a see-through green case, and I would have preferred it not see through (maybe that's why it has ""clear"" in the title) ... but it's fine",3
"Great cover

This cover fits good on your phone, it slips on very easily. It protects your phone if you have a tendency to drop it too. I have bought a few of them in different colors and am very happy with them. It has a very smooth finish, which looks nice. The only problem I have is, it makes it a little harder to push the buttons on the side of the phone.",4
"Ear bud too big. makes sore ear.

I was so excited to try this headset.It is a nice small size, easy to carry and the charger is very cool becase it can connect to car lighter, USB or regular outlet. The sound quality is good. Unfortunately the earbud is too large. I had read this comment in other reviews that said if you have small ears this may fit too tight. I have average ear size and found that after wearing for 15 min my ear was sore. I ended up returning it and purchasing a Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset which I am thrilled with!!!",2
"Sound is lacking

The headset is remarkably clear and pretty darn small. I like the multiple charging options and the ability to pair with multiple bluetooth devices. The sound clarity is EXCELLENT with one problem, it's not loud enough! When adjusted just right (basically resulting in you needing to hold it in place), the clarity is perfect on my end and on the other end. But walking around, or driving, it shifts and it's hard to hear whomever you're talking to. Great for people at a desk but bad for those on the go.",2
"Perfect

First, the function and performance of this little headset are flawless. It synchronizes quickly with any bluetooth phone. Then the sound is the same quality as if using the phone without a headset.Both microphone and ear function without causing that deep-in-a-cave effect.While all of the above is what I would expect from a perfect headset, this gem comes with a bonus: the ability to charge from wall outlet, USB, or car. There's no need to change batteries because you can recharge in the office, in the bedroom, or while on the road.This is a good quality device at an attractive price.",4
"Substandard Snooty Product support = Buyer Beware

I ordered the Blue Ant X5i from Shopcell - an Amazon market place vendor. While the product was delivered promptly enough, alas - it wouldn't even switch on.My first step was to call ""BLUEANT"" customer support (North America) . After a moderate wait I was able to get a live support rep. We went over diagnostics, but within the first minute of the call, his question was ""How much did you pay for this product?""..When I answered $30 on Amazon.com - his response was "" Must have been refurbished! - send it back to the seller!!""....When I mentioned the description says - brand new and it arrived in new packaging his answer didn't change.At this point - it became pretty obvious that he'd lost all interest in the call and wanted to just get me off the phone...Then I asked about their product warranty - I even have a product warranty card - he said, ""call the seller first or return it to them!""....What kind or condescending product support/warranty is this - product support has no business asking about product price...I highly doubt their product warranty means anything to them or - or even if they will stand behind it.Their product support and brand standards are probably just like their product - substandard and indifferentUnfortunately I can't give them less than 1 star",0
"Hulk like Bluetooth! Hulk no smash Bluetooth!

Great item. I usually wear it w/o the earclip and it stays on. Sound is extremely good, it sounds like the person is next to you and they can hear you just as good. You can charge it in you car, computer and house outlet, what more can you ask for. I got the white headset because my car is white.",4
"One Little Annoying Thing about the BlueAnt

First, I had a Jabra, then a Jawbone - neither of those worked properly and the Jawbone just wouldn't stay on my ear no matter how hard I tried! So, I get the BlueAnt X3 micro - first impressions: nice style, lightweight, easy to pair to phone, fits well and doesn't fall off of my ear. Callers report that I sound just like I am talking through the handset and they can't tell I am using a bluetooth headset. Even my voice recognition feature on my phone works better when I use the headset versus not using it - so an A+ for sound quality, comfort and fit!Then I find out it has a slight problem. I have the Samsung Gleam as my cell phone. When a call is coming into the phone the headset rings and I push the button on the X3 to connect to the call. The call connects, but I can't hear the caller. The caller can hear me and themselves in a weird echo. If I pick up the handset I can continue with the call but not through the headset. If I place the call using the x3 everything works as it should. I finally found a way around this ""bug"" - when a call comes in I have to flip open the phone and answer the call by pushing the ""send"" button. Then the call is connected to the x3 and the conversation can go on as normal.I contacted BlueAnt customer service after trying all the troubleshooting in the manual. They had no answer for me, other than to get a different phone! Not sure about their customer service - but I guess I can deal with this minor inconvenience for now. Would be nice if everything worked perfectly though!",3
"Excellent Product

This bluetooth works great. The volume level is superior to any bluetooth I have had before. I can even use it while I am driving on the highway and hear the person very well. It fits very nicely in my ear, and I don't even have to use the earhook. I have had other bluetooths that feel like they are going to fall off my ear even with the earhook. That is not the case with the Blue Ant X3, with the earhook there is no way it can fall off.",4
"BlueAnt Headset is Amazing

I received the BlueAnt Bluetooth Headset in just 3 days. It is amazing one of the best headsets I've ever owned. I would definitely recommend the headset. It isn't very expensive but works great.",4
"Poor Aim!

Ear Bud (stereo part that goes inside yor ear)is irritating to the sensitive ear canal. With the ear hook there is no need for and ear bud, you have to aim twice to put it on instead of just once and you need the ear hook. This product wants to be to many things at once. Bad for prone ear infections, no air flow.",2
"blue tooth from BluAnt

product didn't work, will not even power on after a full charge.The company would not even respond to me after I made them aware the product would not work.",0
"Kind of sucky

Mediocre sound quality. Every person I tried to converse with had trouble understanding me. Quality not sufficient for use. Suck level: Alpha!",1
"blue ant

this product when I have it Ilike too much but I only spoke less than 2 hours and when you get charger it charge quitkly thats the reason I dont like it so I decide to send the back and this is the time that I dont have answer of the other product.",0
"BlueAnt Bluetooth

Works great! Sound quality is very good. Love the two line set-up this product has.",3
"Not good for Skype

I bought this to work with my Skype account. When everything works as it should the headset is alright, but not exceptional. When it doesn't work I miss calls, get error messages, and scramble to figure out where I should be talking, and pushing buttons like crazy trying to figure out what it takes to get to bluetooth headphone heaven. I eventually gave up and bought a Plantronics wired headset.Adjusting the headset volume was hit or miss and impossible to do when in the middle of a conversation. I accidentally hung up a couple of times trying to increase volume. Also, the sound from the earpiece would leak into the microphone if the the earpiece was not pushed snuggly into my ear canal.I don't get enough phone calls throughout the day to warrant wearing the thing all the time, so when a phonecall came in I would have to go through the annoying process of getting the hook fitted around my ear and the earpiece firmly planted in the canal.The biggest problem was that it would take a few seconds to come out of sleep mode once a phone call came in. Sometimes the device would actually be off (which it did on its it own) and I would have to turn it on. But I never knew what state it was actually in. The whole process turned from a convenience into a frustraing experience. Then I would have to apologize to the caller for all my hassles.The sound quality wasn't worht the hassle. What I was hearing was average. People on the other end of the line said I sounded fine but that I sounded like I was in a tunnel. So I would end up shouting, hoping that would minimize the tunnel effect.The device is light, and you don't really notice it when you have it correctly installed in your ear.If you don't like reading manuals or figuring out what all the flashing lights mean then this is definitely not for you. This is not a plug-and-play device.My advice for casual Skype users, either get a wired headset, or a dedicated wireless VOIP/Skype handset.",0
"Didnt live up to expectations, but might have been defective

I received the unit, but the packaging seemed like it might have been opened before, so my experience might be based on a defective unit.My hearing of the other party was fine, but what they heard from me was very choppy. Its almost as if the noise cancelling was cutting my voice off. Is that the way noise cancelling works, and is it defeatable?I wasnt happy with the unit, but I am trying a replacement one and will report back.I am using it with a Mortorola Verizon V710.",1
"Great headset

As wired headsets go these are a littl on the pricy side but the quality is second to none. Ive had my headset for 2 months now and absolutely love them. Sound quality is great but the fact that the earbud seals in your ear helps significantly by blocking out outside noise.Like others have commented, with this headset you will be turning down the volume on your phone to get it to a comfortable level. This is because of how well it blocks out the outside noise. You will never need to turn it up to block out surrounding noise.",4
"Good Prodcut

The shure headset if a great product, it takes a while to get used to the fit in your ear, but once that is through it sounds great.",4
"Flops all over the place

The microphone may work alright, but no matter how I tried, the earpiece refused to stay in place. This came with neither the triple-flange nor the foam earpieces I would have expected from Shure. None of the 6 rubber earpieces that came with the Shure would stay in place, and the over-the-ear hook was extremely flimsy - its only apparent purpose being to hang the device from your ear so it wouldn't fall onto the seat. When I held the earpiece in place, the sound was tinny and volume very weak.I returned it and bought the ETY*COM mobile phone headset instead, which performs very well - the way this one should have.",1
"FINALLY a cell phone headset worth using!

I have tried them all... cheap ones, bluetooth ones (Jabra and Sony Ericsson), expensive ones (Jabra and Plantronics) and they have all been terrible in one or more areas. This headset is:1. Loud enough so I actually have to turn DOWN the volume on my phone when I use it.2. Clear enough so I don't repeat ""What?"" over and over again, AND callers can understand ME too!3. Comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time*.*If you don't like earbuds that actually insert INTO your ear then this isn't for you. This headset goes well into your ear canal.",3
"Brilliant Engineering, slightly unclear documentation

Shure's QuietSpot headset is the best headset on the market, period. The only problem with it is Shure's coyness about how it works and why microphone placement is *absolutely crucial* when using it. Once you understand that, you understand everything you need to in order to want it more than you want anyone else's.The ""problem"" with the QuietSpot--mentioned by other reviewers here--is not a failure of engineering or quality control, but one of emphasis in their documentation. Barring an actual defective unit (which will usually not work at all) there is nothing wrong with the QuietSpot that proper adjustment doesn't totally eliminate. I believe that Shure doesn't tell you this for fear of alienating technically unsophisticated customers. Since I have nothing to sell you, I am blissfully unconcerned with boring you and can write something useful. Please note that I write this on the basis of a close examination of a working QuietSpot and an educated layman's knowledge.Observation tells me that, Shure's QuietSpot headset uses active noise cancellation and it is the only cellular headset on the market that does. This means that the mouthpiece of the headset uses two microphones: one takes in the sound from the world around you while the second takes in the sound from your mouth.Using a trick of wiring, this dual-microphone arrangement uses the sound from the outside world and uses it to weaken the sound from the microphone closer to our mouth. Since both microphones take in surrounding sound, the strongest sound that *isn't* cancelled out is your voice.For this to work, the microphones need very good alignment with your mouth. The QuietSpot demands that you have the 'mouth-side' microphone pointed directly at your mouth, and the 'world side' microphone pointed directly outwards without mis-alignments like having the microphone-housing too far below or two far above the side of your mouth, or having the microphone housing turned on its side.The tough part about this is that the boom that holds the microphone can twist and bend while the QuietSpot is in your pocket or case, turning the microphone head around onto its side. If the microphone-head is turned on it's side, or set too far above or below your mouth, then both microphones pick up your voice with equal intensity and the arrangement does exactly as it's supposed to: It treats *your voice* like background-noise and sends everything you say off into oblivion.The solution is easy and useful: you have to learn to put the QuietSpot's microphone in the right place every time you put it on. Once you learn to do this with the windscreen on, you have what is close to the perfect headset. I have used the QuietSpot, standing in bars in New York City with the jukebox blasting and not had to raise my voice very far above an ordinary conversational volume and with the QuietSpot's noise-blocking earpiece, I could hear my listener perfectly. The two-way noise elimination of a well-adjusted QuietSpot is amazing, providing a sense of intimacy and privacy in conversations that no other headset ever gave me including one or two that cost more.The only other thing you need to know about the QuietSpot is that it is particularly sensitive to wind=noise and unless you intent to never use it outside, it is best to keep the windscreen permanently attached to the unit. You can do this with a needle and thread through the foam, or with a thin-strand of wire. Once you've done this, you'll have to learn to make the important adjustment by touch but even then, it's still easy.Now that you know all this, give the QuietSpot a try. You won't be disappointed.",4
"Finally a headset that works!!!

I drive a convertible and I have gone through 6 different hands-free devices that didn't work. Wind noise is awfully high with the top down, and my wife could never hear me when I talked on a hands-free. That is no longer a problem. The Shure works great! It is comfortable, clear sounding and best of all - I'm audible when I speak. If it had a ""turbo"" button, it would be perfect, but other than that - it is terrific. This is the best I've seen...",4
"The finest wired headset

I've recently purchased a set of Shure e2c headphones. This headset, seems to be based on a similar design, which I would consider a benefit. I have a Motorola E815 and I have the volume set to 1, 0 being the lowest setting. At this setting, i can drive my Civic down the freeway and hear the person on the other side easily. My phone has bluetooth and i've owned 2 bluetooth headsets to date. They were both Motorola models. Both were too quiet and not comfortable for me. I'm one of those guys with big ears, and I wear glasses. Typically, headsets don't fit me well. This one is great. The earpiece it comes with fits in the ear, making a tight, noise-reducing seal. Think of an earplug with a built-in speaker. This is what mainly allows you to keep the volume way down and still hear the person you're talking to. The boom mic places the microphone off to the side of the mouth, well in range, but far enough so you don't breathe on it and make noise. There is a windscreen included for outdoor use. For me, the windscreen makes it look like i'm talking with air traffic control, so i left it off. It looks much sleeker that way. The earloop is made of very pliable rubber. It hangs around my ear comfortably, even with my glasses. It's reversible, so you can wear it on either ear. Shure also comments in their manual that you can remove it, but i think the loop helps to keep that headset in place, so left mine on. I can move my head rapidly side to side and it stays on fine. So, overall the comfort is good and the audio quality is excellent. The only caveat, this is an inside-the-ear earpiece. If you don't like that, this may not be for you. Since i like my e2c headphones, this wasn't much of a switch. For anyone wanting a quality headset at a reasonable price, look no further.",4
"THE best headset.

On your side, the review I found that said ""this is the first headset I've had where you had to turn DOWN the volume"" is right on the money. I can finally concentrate on the conversation instead of ""I can't hear this person.""On their side, everybody says it sounds great and generally don't know I'm on a headset. My phone is an older phone (a Samsung A620), which has a terrible built in mic. Most headsets have not helped. But, with this one when I plug it in, people always say ""oh, that's so much better!"" If you use the cellphone at all, you need this product!",4
"Great noise cancelling, but can be unreliable

First off, I drive a loud car (hatchback, exhaust, low profile tires) which makes most normal cell conversations just unbearable. I have trouble communicating with my girlfriend by phone anyway, but the car just exacerbates the problem to where we just kinda waste time till I'm out of the car. At stores, she constantly asks ""What's the baby crying bout?"" or ""Why's that yelling?"" referring to people around me. It often appears that others around me are as loud or louder than I am to the other party.I was eyeing theBoom headsets, since they're supposed to have awesome noise canceling headsets derived from their helicoptor headset technology. The demos are amazing and convincing. I've tried a lot of lower-end cheap headsets, and then found this. I decided to take a risk getting it.The difference was incredible! My girlfriend could no longer tell if I was driving or not, if I was in a store or by myself. Normally I had to drive with the windows up (in Hawaii, it gets hot!) and yell. Now I could talk normally with the windows down and music playing at 70mph, and she could hear me clearly with slight background noise. Incredible, almost unbelievable! I ordered her a set and it's made a great difference. We often play the ""difference"" game, where I unplug my headset and talk, and then plug it back in. The unplugged sounds like I'm in a tunnel for her, and I usually can't tell what she's saying. Also, the included foam windscreen really does make a difference.That brings up another advantage; the QuietBoom uses an earpiece like their in-ear-monitor headphones, almost like an ear plug. The headset includes 6 different attachments, and I've found the harder clear plastic one to stay in place in my ear without being too uncomfortable. I can talk for 3-4 hours at a time (and often do) without a problem.However, there are two big drawbacks. First, the volume of the headset is much less than that of the normal cell phone microphone. This can be partly alleviated with the volume of the cell phone (but it is a noticeable difference).Second, and the most negative, is that I've noticed a huge difference in the quality of the calls from my girlfriend's headset. It seems sometimes that the set is cutting out her voice as well as the background noise, and the same thing happens to me. After reading Robert J. Trede's review, I'd have to say I think that her headset has suffered a failure and started to perform badly. I'll have her send it in for repair/replacment, and then see how it goes. If it fixes the problem, I'll be very happy. Unless the replacment sets fail often like they did for Robert, in which case I'll be severly dissapointed and might spring the $150 for theBoom's headsets.Overall, the headset performs incredibly and I cannot use my cell phone without it anymore. It's great for noise-canceling and reasonably comfortable. However, there may be reliability issues and we'll have to see if they are adequately resolved. I recommend them, but I know one person that I recommended them to that has not had positive results (see John Reeher's review here). I still continue to use mine, and if they ever break will probably get them replaced or buy another pair (unless I get rich and move up to theBoom).",3
"QuietSpot - As Good As It Gets

I've tried all the ""high-end"" cellular headsets - wired and bluetooth. The QuietSpot is the best - far and away. I can have a conversation in my truck at 70 mph with the window down. I can have a conversation sitting directly under the PA speaker at the airport. And I can do it without shouting. There is nothing better out there - and believe me I've tried to find the perfect cellular headset. IMHO, the QuietSpot has three flaws. First, when you are in a very quiet environment, you have to keep the microphone very close to your mouth or speak in a relatively loud voice. This is likely due to the noise-cancelling feature of the microphone - when there is no surrounding noise you have to ""convince"" the headset's electronics that your voice is not the noise it is programmed to cancel. Second, the boom is a little short for me. From what I've seen it is the right length for most people but not for me. Finally, the headset is not rugged - which is good if you are concerned about the way it looks on your face but not so good if you use the heck out of the thing. I just ordered my fourth QuietSpot. The first one developed a short in the wire. The second one broke at the point where the boom met the earpiece. The third one I lost. The fourth one is on its way to me now after I tried yet another high-end headset type and found it did not measure up to the QuietSpot. To be fair, I occasionally put a headset in my pocket or otherwise abuse it - I'm rough on my cell phone, too. When you use the QuietSpot, what you will notice first and come to appreciate most is listening volume - you have to turn it down - yes, down - to be comfortable. And the sound that comes through to your ear is remarkably clear and easy to understand. I keep trying to find something better and right now, the QuietSpot is the best.",4
"poor mic volume

As other reviewers have remarked, no way to position mic close enough to mouth to provide adequate volume. Ear piece volume and clarity is fine, but this product is worthless to me if the person on the other end of the line has a hard time hearing me. Item is going back for refund.",0
"Shure Headset is the best!

Over all of the headsets that I have used the Shure if by far the best.The noise canceling feature is excellent especially in my truck or any noisy environment. I still like the clarity over any Bluetooth unit especially when talking to my clients.",4
"Disappointing and inconsistent

When it works, the quality is good, but often it cancels out my voice to the point that I have to abandon the headphone. Not sure what to recommend here, but it appears that softer and hoarser voices do not perform as well with this device. Also, how about an in-line mute and volume control?",0
"Best headset! ...Wish it had a cable that remains flexible in cold weather

Noise canceling microphone that is close to your mouth allows you to be heard even in extremely noisy environments, even in front of a loudspeaker playing loud music, or on a convertible driving on the highway with the top down (with the foam windscreen that comes with the headset over the microphone). Just make sure the microphone is pointed directly towards your mouth (placement is critical). The sound-isolating earphone allows you to hear in the same extreme noisy environments, with high sound quality.For product designers at Shure, just a couple of product improvement suggestions: 1) Consider using a cable for the QSHB3 headset that remains flexible in cold weather. The current cable becomes stiff (not flexible) when cold; 2) Consider offering a Bluetooth version of the QSHB3 headset, with the boom and noise canceling microphone. There is no Bluetooth headset like it (excellent noise-canceling characteristics, microphone close to the mouth, windscreen, and sound isolation).All things considered, this is the best headset I have used, and I have used, tried, and tested quite a few. It is worth giving-up Bluetooth capability just for the good sound quality and the noise isolation and cancellation that the QSHB3 offers.",4
"Didn't Last Long Enough

After giving up on the Bluetooth craze, I went back to the wired headset. I chose this model because of the boom mic, since I often find myself in very noisy situations (don't ask).I had good performance out of the mic, it sounded a tad ""tinty"" but few people complained they couldn't hear me (especially compared to the bluetooth).HOWEVER, the cord gave out after just a few months. A short developed somewhere near the plug. I'll admit I'm pretty rough with these headsets, and other models have developed similar problems.Still I'd like the QuietSpot to have lived a bit longer.",2
"Earpiece great, mic bad

I can hear great with this headset but no matter how hard I try I cannot get mic adjusted so that people can consistently hear me. Incredibly frustrating. This is a shame with such a great ear piece.",0
"After 15 headsets, the ONE that delivers!

It may sound like hyperbole, but I believe this is truly the best headset made for a mobile phone. I may not have tried every one out there, but I have owned at least 15 -- from the Nokia earbuds shipped with the phones, to the original Nokia bluetooth to half a dozen other bluetooth headsets (up to, and including, the fragile Jawbone!). This headset, while wired, blows the rest away. I actually use it in my car while driving and can hear everything and am heard perfectly -- and did I mention that my car is a convertible and I have the top down when using it?! Really! When I use this headset with my Blackberry 8830, I am told that it sounds better with the headset than without! Also, the Shure feature of multiple ear adaptors is key -- by sealing the speaker in your ear no outside noise can interfere with your ability to listen to the other party. This is particularly important, again, when driving. I have the same feature on my Shure headphones that i use when working out -- i do not like them for long plane rides but they are perfect for an hour of cardio or a long phone call. Of course, I look a bit like Madonna doing the ""Vouge"" video . . . ok - only the headset, otherwise i could not look LESS like Madonna . . . but the ""fashion statement"" with the foam microphone cover is a bit comical. Still, the foam is the main reason the noise level is so low (plus the dual mics) -- it eliminates the wind. This is also a very sturdy piece of equipment. I am still not sure the over the ear piece is helpful or not -- basically it stays on because it is in my ear adn the arm is not that heavy. Also, the arm is VERY flexible so while it gets abused in my briefcase or car, it always bends right back into position. I am ordering two more so i have one in each car, and also one for my girlfriend (who now has headset envy!!).",4
"Good ear seal

I was having trouble with wind noise in my convertible causing too much noise to hear phone conversations with normal over-the-ear headsets. This headset has a soft rubber grommet which seals to the inside of the ear. There are several grommet sizes to fit most ears.The seal prevents most wind noise and dramatically improves the perceived volume.The rubber piece is good for about 6 months before becoming hard. 2 of each size are provided.",3
"Best Phone Headset EVER

This is truly the best headset I've ever owned. I actually own two, in case I lose one. The windscreen is quite helpful when its windy outside, even though it looks a bit silly.I wish they made one that sounds as good that's wireless!",4
"Very nice wired headset

I was sick of the poor performance of all the bluetooth headsets I've tried (3 different models), so decided to go back to a wired one. This noise canceling one is really good. The ear piece is so loud and clear I have to turn the volume down when I use the headset. People on the other end say they can hear me very clearly.The only downside is the rubber ear wrap around - it's a little too floppy and doesn't stay in place well.",3
"Iffy

It seems like this works really well in an area that has noise. When you want to use a headset in an area without noise, however, this seems to make it difficult for the person to hear you. Does work well while driving to block wind noise on both sides of the conversation.",2
"Overall good quality but the mic is a bit quiet.

I love this headset. It has great clarity and blocks outside noise well. The only drawback is that people I called while using the headset complained it was hard to hear me in terms of volume. It was not always the case with every caller, and the ones who noticed the low volume said they could understand me. But several times I unplugged the headset in the middle of the call to see if that made a differece...and it did make a noticeable difference in volume. So I don't believe the low volume is simply the result of the caller on the other end.",3
"Good news and bad news...

I have mixed feelings about this product. Like many of you, I wanted a headset which will work well in noisy environments. Bluetooth doesn't cut it. The good news is that this headset (when working) is fantastic. I travel to Hong Kong often and frequently need to make calls from the subway or noisy streeets... and they ARE noisy. When using this headset, people on the other end of my conversation said they had absolutely no problem hearing me. I also could hear those with whom I am speaking very well... The sound quality far surpassed any other headset I've tried...That's the good news... The bad news is that there's a real reliability problem with this model. The first headset I had worked flawlessly for 8 or 9 months... Then suddenly, people on the other end of the line said I sounded ""far away"" and they could barely hear me. It was as if the ""noise cancelling"" mechanism cancelled my voice as well as the ambiant noise...To their credit, the support people at Shure sent me a replacement within 24 hours of receiving my malfunctioning unit. But unfortunately, I have had nothing but problems with the headsets I've received back from them. I say ""headsets"" because I have now returned 6 ... Yes SIX units!... All with the same problem. They seem to work ok for two or three days, then suddenly that same problem kicks in, preventing people speaking with me from hearing me... I almost have to yell for them to hear me... That's not a good thing when in public and very irritating when calling from my home. Again, Shure is great in sending out reqplacement units, no questions asked... but all I really want is a unit which works.I have a good friend who has had the same problem with his headsets... Just like mine, his would work ok for a day or two... then that same problem would show up.I actually had a long phone conversation with one of the repair guys at Shure. While he wouldn't admit this is a design flaw, it was clear they get many many headsets back with this same problem. Again, the problem seems to be that the noise cancellation seems to ""go into overdrive"" and cuts out ALL the audio input, not just the ambiant noise. The microphone may function properly if I remove the unit from my ear and hold the microphone directly in front of my lips... but that is (of course) not an acceptable solution. I do think this unit would work fine if Shure would extend the boom another inch. I asked the guy at Shure if I could order a unit with that extra long boom... but he said that was not possible.I have read all the reviews here and see this is a common problem... So as much as I love the unit when it is working properly, I can not recommend buying one, as they are almost SURE (pardon the pun) to fail.There is another brand called ""TheBoom"" (No space between words) which has noise reduction... The noise reduction is based on the mechanics of the sound hitting the microphone, not on electronic intervention. This headset gets rave reviews but is very costly... At $150 a pop, that's a little rich for my blood... but I'm considering springing for one, as I need a headset which has the functionality I need AND is reliable. If it's any consolation, they send a very nice chocolate bar with TheBoom when you order one.So that's it, my friends... The Shure QuietSpot is fantastice when it works... but just don't count on it working for very long.",2
"The best noise cancelling headset.

The Shure Quiet Spot is simply the best noise cancelling headset I have found. I work in pro audio, and sound quality is the bottom line for me when I buy a headset. Both for my ear, and the person I'm talking to. I can talk in my convertible with the top down on the freeway, and the person on the other end can hear me clearly. Most of the time they can't even tell I'm in my car. The sound quality in my ear is great, and the flex sleeves are very comfortable. I have owned several other headsets, including many highly rated and expensive bluetooth models, and nothing I have used even comes close to the Quiet Spot.",4
"disappointing sound volume

I was surprised with the low volume level, especially after reading the reviews here. With the volume on my cell turned all the way up, the earpiece is still pretty quiet, and I even have trouble hearing some people at all. However, I am using the headset with an LG VX3300, which I suspect has a low powered external jack. But, even with a $10 inline Sony earpiece (with a regular earbud that doesn't go into the ear canal), the volume is higher. Also, people on the other end of the line hear me more clearly when I'm not using the headset.",1
"Pro Vocal Mic

Shure makes professional vocal performce Mics. So I knew the speech quality would be top notch and it is. I find it light to wear and the ear volume is excellent.",4
"Some info for people still using this - Converting to standard 4-ring connector

Short review: This is an awesome headset. It is about exactly the same performance as the Etymotic wired headset, but the Etymotic one slowly falls down because it doesn't have the ear hook. So I continue to use this Shure Quietspot, as I have for five years.IF THERE IS WIND NOISE YOU MUST PUT FOAM OVER THE MICROPHONE. PERIOD. THIS GOES FOR ANY HEADSET (except bone-conduction ones, which sound like crap). No wired or bluetooth headset cancels wind noise. They only find ways to block it. Foam is the best, cheapest, easiest way.I wired up this headset to fit directly into my mobile phone (it's a samsung galaxy, but the wiring would work for an iphone or any other modern smartphone). I did NOT use an adapter because they are clunky and lots of them don't work. So for those of you who are inspired and can do a tiny bit of soldering and heat-shink-tube-using, here you go:Buy the Cellet 3.5mm headsetCellet 3.5mm Hands-free Headset with Boom Microphone (6-Feet Long Wire)from Amazon and cut off the headset (just using the connector and wire). I immediately put a small piece of heat shrink tubing over the connector plastic (where the connector meets the wire). Connectors can fail from the wire moving/twisting around too much.Okay, cut off your Quietspot 2.5mm connector. From the Quietspot and the 3.5mm connector wire (I'll call that ""Cellet""), pull out some individual wires for connecting. Don't forget to put heat shrink tubing over the cable before connecting them up.Blue wire from Shure is not used.Shure red to Cellet red.Shure white goes to Cellet green.Shure copper/""plain"" goes to Cellet copper/""plain"" AND blue.Note that the little wires that are colored have a coating. You can remove it with a lighter and then sanding off the soot, or I think you can just put flux on them before soldering and it will still solder well enough (you can google it).This works beautifully for me and I use the headset in my car every day.",4
"Best Headset I've ever owned

I did my research years ago when I purchased this off Amazon. It's been the best headset for all these years. It followed me through 2.5mm cell phones to 3.5mm cell phones with an adapter. Sadly, the other parties can no longer hear me with it. I even tried a new 2.5 to 3.5mm adapter with no luck. I'm looking for a new headset and there's NOTHING like this one. Shure had it right and I wish they still made it. Not everyone likes bluetooth where it's hard to hear and be heard. I can't believe there's nothing like this on the market anymore. Jabra all has bad reviews and I tried a Plantronics one and returned it. I'm mourning the loss of this headset and wish it'd magically work again.",4
"Great headset - nothing like it since

I liked this headset to point of purchasing a second, then a third QSHB3 and then later two QSHI3 (inline) to have as spares. I've found nothing like the QuietSpot since Shure discontinued them in October 2008.They've been one of best comfortable in-ear headsets I've used. I've been on multiple hour drives with the QSH in my ear and at no point did I have to take it off because it became uncomfortable or painful to use. The sound insulation the inserts provide allowed me to hear the other party clearly-- and without having to crank up the volume of the handset.The sound quality on the microphone is great-- one person commented to me it's clear sounding and I don't have to shout. Great stuff.",4
"Great for my iphone!

Works great with a jabra adapter for the iphone.nothing to charge, sound and voice is great. just leave it in the car.I like the boom microphone almost in front of my mouth, no having to talk out of the side of the mouth.",4
"Does not work for the first few words!

I got this headset after reading up on the reviews here, and I was sorely disappointed. (I returned the product yesterday) When the person I was talking to could actually hear me, things were great... The problem was that the headset didn't always pick up my voice. It might have been because I had it adjusted incorrectly, but the comeplete lack of instructions/ documentation did not instruct me on how to adjust it properly. After trying it for 3 weeks, in a few different situations, and playing with the adjustments, I could not get it to work properly. The search for a good handsfree device continues...",0
"Best noise cancelling ever, Wonderful!

I have several of these. I also have lots of bluetooth headsets. For those times where I can live with a wired headset (which is most of the time) I use this one. You can sit in a crowded restaurant and the person you are talking to thinks you are alone in a quiet office.Brilliant design that every phone maker should license and build in to their handsets.It has two microphones, one facing your mouth and one facing out. They are cross-connected so any sound that comes through both sides is cancelled. Only sound coming from your mouth is picked up.Stays in your ear without the loop, and seals the ear canal so well that I actually have to turn DOWN my volume.The earpiece is the same as the Shure e2c consumer-grade in-ear monitor (which I also own). So you are essentially getting 1/2 of a $100+ in-ear monitor for your phone. That means excellent sound quality. When combined with the best noise cancelling I've ever used, I can say that this is the best kept secret in telephony.I use this on my cell phone and on my land-line phones. No one ever knows where I am or what kind of phone I'm on.Highly recommended...",4
"Great, except I had to give to my wife

Very nice sound and mike. Fits on ear well, but I had to give to my wife, because I have a RAZR that doesn't have a jack for it!",3
"Easy to hear your caller great noise suppression

I've had this unit for about a year, it acts as an ear plug on the ear I'm wearing it on, and I can hear my caller even in strong winds. The audio quality is great. Since the microphone sits directly in front of my mouth the caller can hear me just fine and many times they don't know I am in the car. Since it's a wired unit, there are no batteries to charge and it's always ready to go. If you don't mind things in your ear this is a great head set.Update: Moved to an I-Phone from my Palm phone. I had to get a 2.5mm adapter to 3.5, The phone does not see the headset most of the time and won't route calls to it. Same with Blackberry Curve. I hope sure will make a new model for these phones, I miss using it.",4
"Quality Product

This headset is pure quality. Everytime i use it, people ask me if I'm at home because even on the road it sounds very crisp and clear. I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quality headset. SHURE only makes quality products.",4
"Great sound, stable feel

I had the generic type of earbud that stuck in your ear and the mic dangled on the cord. I always felt it was about to fall out of my ear and at full volume could barely hear anything. I got this Shure headset because I don't want to have to deal with charging a bluetooth set. It's easy to stick in your ear with one hand, the ear hook is a soft rubber that bends easy and is comfortable. The fit is nice and solid so you don't have to worry about it falling out of your ear. It sounds great even at low volume and other people say they can't tell I'm in the car. This is a great headset.",4
"Best Headset ever

Skip Bluetooth, nothing compares to this headset. You have to try it to believe it.",4
"The best Headset I've ever had

After using a Motorola H700 Bluetooth (which I had it replaced in warranty but it was not broken, it was just bad) and countless wireless/wired headsets due to my having to talk while driving 500 miles a week for work, this Swiss headset has performed way beyond my expectations: crystal-clear reception and perfect noise cancellation (they hear you and not the noise around you). You'll think you are using a land-line. It has a 2 year warranty. The only thing missing is a volume control so you not have to grab to phone to do it. Worth the money. Used with a Sprint Palm Centro. Jorge Salazar",3
"Doesn't work well with the Razor V3

Works well with my home cordless but barely audible on my Razor V3 Cell Phone. Very distorted.",0
"Clear with top-down at 60MPH

Top down at 60MPH in my Miata and callers have no idea I am in a car unless maybe a semi roars by doing 80.Better if the windows are up but even in flat out open-air motoring calls are still legible. Loud and clear in my ear, too, thanks to the nice seal the rubber earpieces give.",4
"Poor fit. Soft mic

I decided to try out this wired set since bluetooth sets never sounded good to me. So far it's turning out to be a poor purchase. The fit is terrible for me. None of the earpieces fits me well. I use the small, slightly hard one and have to jam it to get it to stay, so it's quite uncomfortable. It also only ""fits"" in my left ear. None of the others come close to fitting. If the ear support worked, it might be ok to have a loose fit; however, the ear support has a terrible design. Unless you have Ross Perot ears, it just pulls the mic away from your mouth.The mic itself is soft. This is not due to the active noise cancellation thing as the long review claims. After taking the earphone off and putting the mic right next to my mouth with the proper side aligned towards my mouth, it still sounds quieter than the mic on my phone. It's true that if you speak ""sideways"" into the mic, the noise cancellation sends your voice to oblivion, so that is something to be wary of, but I tried all sorts of positions, and even if it is properly aligned, the mic is a little soft and doesn't sound that great.But because of the fit, I can't position it even close to the optimal position, and as a result the mic gives sounds only about half as loud as my phone's builtin mic. I'm using it without the ear support since that makes the positioning even worse. If the boom was maybe an inch longer it'd be ok, but as it is, there's not much room for adjustment.If you have ANY doubts about fit, you should AVOID this headset. Even if it fits well, unless you really need a noise-cancelling mic and a noise blocking earpiece, it's alright but not great.",0
"Not quite best in class

As an audio reception leader, Shure as predicted had excellent reception. I have tried them all, from Etymotic to Jabra, looking for the best fit in both performance first and comfort second. The QSHB3 had a good fit around the ear and felt comfortable within the ear channel. The unit was quiet with no wind noise thus generating a five star rating for reception. I am rating this item poor overall because recipients could not hear my voice transmissions very well from either of four different positions thus yielding it useless.",0
"Pretty good

Little tough to keep stable in your ear and it's strange to have it go so far into your ear. But it works well and solves the issues I've had with so many other headsets where the person I'm talking to can't hear me through background noise.",3
"Good news - Bad news

Note: I wrote this review for the QSHB3 headset (fits Motorola), but the issues discussed here are the same for the Nokia model (QSHB4).I have mixed feelings about this product. Like many of you, I wanted a headset which will work well in noisy environments. Bluetooth doesn't cut it. The good news is that this headset (when working) is fantastic. I travel to Hong Kong often and frequently need to make calls from the subway or noisy streeets... and they ARE noisy. When using this headset, people on the other end of my conversation said they had no problem at all hearing me. I also could hear those with whom I am speaking very well... The sound quality far surpassed any other headset I've tried...That's the good news... The bad news is that there's a real reliability problem with this model. The first headset I had worked flawlessly for 8 or 9 months... Then suddenly, people on the other end of the line said I sounded ""far away"" and they could barely hear me. It was as if the ""noise cancelling"" mechanism cancelled my voice as well as the ambiant noise...To their credit, the support people at Shure sent me a replacement within 24 hours of receiving my malfunctioning unit. But unfortunately, I have had nothing but problems with the headsets I've received back from them. I say ""headsets"" because I have now returned 6 ... Yes SIX units!... All with the same problem. They seem to work ok for two or three days, then suddenly that same problem kicks in, preventing people speaking with me from hearing me... I almost have to yell for them to hear me... That's not a good thing when in public and very irritating when calling from my home. Again, Shure is great in sending out reqplacement units, no questions asked... but all I really want is a unit which works.I have a good friend who has had the same problem with his headsets... Just like mine, his would work ok for a day or two... then that same problem would show up.I actually had a long phone conversation with one of the repair guys at Shure. While he wouldn't admit this is a design flaw, it was clear they get many many headsets back with this same problem. Again, the problem seems to be that the noise cancellation seems to ""go into overdrive"" and cuts out ALL the audio input, not just the ambiant noise. The microphone may function properly if I remove the unit from my ear and hold the microphone directly in front of my lips... but that is (of course) not an acceptable solution. I do think this unit would work fine if Shure would extend the boom another inch. I asked the guy at Shure if I could order a unit with that extra long boom... but he said that was not possible.I have read all the reviews here and see this is a common problem... So as much as I love the unit when it is working properly, I can not recommend buying one, as they are almost SURE (pardon the pun) to fail.There is another brand called ""TheBoom"" (No space between words) which has noise reduction... The noise reduction is based on the mechanics of the sound hitting the microphone, not on electronic intervention. This headset gets rave reviews but is very costly... At $150 a pop, that's a little rich for my blood... but I'm considering springing for one, as I need a headset which has the functionality I need AND is reliable. If it's any consolation, they send a very nice chocolate bar with TheBoom when you order one.So that's it, my friends... The Shure QuietSpot is fantastice when it works... but just don't count on it working for very long.",2
"A great hands free headset

This is the only hands free kit I will use. Wonderful for noisy airports and outdoor environments. My only small complaint is that the wire gets a bit too ""stiff"" in cold weather, so if you are leaving the thing in the car in the winter, something to keep in mind.",4
"Sounds better than using the phone w/o a headset

What I hear is as good as what I hear on the phone handset, and my customers tell me it actually sounds better than the handset. I can wear it much longer than any other headsets I have tried. I really wish they made a bluetooth version, all the bluetooth headsets I have tried are inadequate to replace this, even though I hate wires. I have been using it about 1 year.The only thing to be careful about is the aiming of the mic. It is VERY directional, and if it is pointed wrong, you will sound horrible to your callers. I used a 2nd phone on the other ear so I could tweak it in real time and hear what it sounded like.",4
"Good Reception, Ok-ish transmission for QSHB4

At first, folks on the other end complained it sounded tinny and metallic. What improved it was putting on the windscreen--no complaints since then.It's a little bulkier than most headsets, but can be squished into a pocket or bag without harm.Overall, the Shure QSHB4 Headset (I used it with a Nokia cell phone) performs well, once you've got the right sized earpiece, and several are supplied.",2
"Above expectations for any environment

Its real-life noise-canceling circuitry works wonders. People who listen to you cannot believe you are in the middle of an airport or busy place: they will hear only your voice. And the clarity of the earpiece is spectacular. I tried many different wireless -Blootooth- and wired ones (paid by my employer since they are for work) and this is the best. To me this is the new industry standard.",4
"CAR CHARGE

JUST GREAT-- never without power source now. Both my husband and I carry this in our vehicles and feel a little more safe because we have a source to call for help if needed.",4
"good charger

it charges my phone in my car, and it hasnt broken yet. theres not much else to say, its just a phone charger.",4
"Timely shipment and quality product

Very satisfied with my purchase! I received it within a reasonable amount of time and it works well.",4
"Fast service incrediable price.

Product was priced much less than on phone makers website and arrived quickly in the mail. I am 100% satisfied.",4
"The Best Data Cable For Sanyo SCP-2400 Cell Phone

I have purchased many other data cables and none compares to the one that I just purchased the SCP-2400 Cell Phone MA-8212P which fits alot of other cell phones. This data cable came with the software and verry easy to install with step by step instructions so easy to set up you will be verry pleased with this product.J Wilson.Cincinnati. Ohio",4
"Product just ok

This product has a great design, but the quality of sound is just ok. If the manufacturer improved the sound quality, this product would be fantastic.",2
"junk

My daughter got me this for mother's day, didn't keep the receipt or it would have been returned. Impossible to use, you can't understand what anyone says it is so fuzzy sounding. The answer button doesn't work. And yes, my phone settings are correct.",0
"BH-800 - comfortable, tiny and great sound!

The BH-800 Bluetooth Headset is tiny - doesn't scream, ""Hello! I'm wearing a bluetooth!"" The little led light is very subtle as well. It's also very comfortable; I don't even use the detachable earloop but even with the earloop on, sunglasses were no problem because it is small and bendable. This is my first Bluetooth Headset and I didn't think I would like it but, after just a few minutes, I forgot I had it on. I have it paired with a Nokia 6102i phone and the sound is excellent - both incoming and outgoing. The bonus of having both Nokia phone and headset is that I don't have to carry extra chargers - the BH-800 uses the same charger as my 6102i. I like the fact that, after the initial pairing process (easy), I just turn it on and it automatically pairs with my phone. I also like the fact that the volume rocker is easy to use. The last call re-dial is easy and, since I mostly just use the phone for calling home, if I need to call again from the road, a quick double-tap takes care of it (I don't have any fancy stuff like voice-dial enabled on my phone). Also nice that I can actually hear my phone ring now - using just the cell, I couldn't ever hear it ringing over my music but this rings in my ear and I can definitely hear it! Some online reviews complained about the tiny on-off button - yes, I have to use my fingernail to push it but at least I know it's not being turned on accidentally in purse and running it's batteries down! The carry pouch is very handy, too, keeps everything in one place. I don't use my cell phone often, mostly for emergencies and to let my husband know when I'm on my way home from work, but now, with the hands-free law in California, I needed something for the road and this is a nice way to jump into the 'Bluetooth world'. This is a keeper!",4
"So far so Good

Excellent product, exactly what I would expect from Nokia. The volume button needs better placement because I am always adjusting the volume down by accident. The ear loop is not necessary. My big ears hold the headset perfectly. I use the chain on my rearview mirror to hold the headset while driving and it works out great. it doesn't hold the headset securely enough to wear as a chain. I will be upgrading my phone (currently have nokia 6103) in december '08 so we'll see how it works with the upgrade.So Far So Good.",3
"Nice functional headset

I like this headset. I wear it without the wire ear hook as it fits nicely in my ear canal. The audio quality is good. It is easy to set up and easy to use. One of the best bits is the clip which comes with a ""silver"" chain so you can hang it round your neck which makes it hard to lose. I wear it continuously but have replaced the chain with silver rope so it does not tarnish, People often think it is my phone itself and comment on its small size.",3
"Quality earpiece with some annoying bugs

Pros:Sound quality is very good.Battery time is very good.Uses a standard Nokia charger.Different buttons for power and call operations.Good grip on the ear.Small and light.Cons:Sometimes disconnects while it is in standby mode, and needs to be paired again. (Both with a Nokia E71 and with an iPhone)Doesn't work with multiple phones without re-pairing the earpiece every time.Overall:Considering its price, it has a very high value.",3
"Excellent Bluetooth Headset

This is a wonderful headset.CompactLightStylishGood audio on both sidesGreat value !Nice quality.It works great with my Apple iPhone 3G and looks cool too.A necessity here in Albuquerque where you can only use your cell phone in your vehicle handsfree.Highly recommended !!",4
"Headset

Excellent size, appearance and ergonomics, but sound quality on both ends and lack of noise cancellation makes this a returned product and disappointment for me.",1
"stereo bluetooth?

The connection to the headset with the mobile phone was great, even when the battery was dying the MP3 player sound only went down, never lost a connection. The battery lasts for about 2 hours. The sound is just an even tone, I would hardly call it a stereo headset. phone calls are great they sound decent & all the features on the headset work. For music, NO...For a wireless phone, Yes.",2
"Works great with my corporate enterprise service

I have had no problems. Works great with my corporate ""enterprise server"". If your company supports this device for email, you will love it. I travel quite a bit and I now leave my laptop at home for daytrips (I bring my PPT presentations on a USB drive). I recommend the phone service as part of it. My co-workers had a separate phone and then switched to all on the BBerry (both phone and email)...it was more conveniant and he looked like a dork with two devices on his belt!Using the phone is not as slick as a regular cell phone, but if you use your phone for 90% business like I do, the benefits od the enterprise server outweighs the negatives (e.g. being able to look up internal company numbers wirelessly through the enterprise server).Motorola Bluetooth headset works well with this unit.Cingular works fine for me (no worse than any other provider). I am in the Chicago area.I haven't figured out how to add a separate instance of my personal email and contacts on the unit. I don't want to intermix them with my work contacts/email. I am pretty sure there is a way to accomplisg this, but I have not had the time to work through it.I'm sold on this unit.",3
"Great alternative to laptop while travelling, as a business tool

This is my second blackberry. This model is significantly better than the previous model. It has a much brighter screen, a lighted keypad, bluetooth, improved firmware etc. The best thing about blackberries is BES software that provides seamless connectivity to the my corporate Microsft Exchange based outlook software. It provides bi-directional updates between Exchange and the blackberry. No need to do explicit syncing anymore. Its ability to view email attachments is very useful. One essential thing that is missing is a speakerphone. While travelling, this is indispensible as I can check all the emails, without having to boot up my laptop and finding a wi-fi hotspot. Works fine in europe and asia. Other things I wish they add are an mp3 player, a mpeg-4 video player, a gps device and a wifi voip phone. Since the technology to do this already exists, hopefully the next version of blackberry would fill these holes. I need to reduce the number of tech gadgets I carry around.",4
"Great phone, lousy service

This is a great phone, if your primary use is email; If you really need voice service, and only occasional email, consider the Audiovox SMT5600 instead. Regardless, I hope you have more luck with Cingular than I did. There's simply not enough time or room to recout my problems with Cingular but I'll provide a brief recap.I have service with Cingular and with AT&T.; The problems began when I tried to merge my two services into one account (Cingular did acquire AT&T;, right?), upgrade my service plan, and upgrade the AT&T; phone. Simple enough, right? Wrong.After (literally) four visits to the store, 10+ phone calls (and speaking with over 30+ people), and completing several forms on the web I thought I had finally solved the problem and everything was fine. THEN my phone showed up ... it was the wrong one. Attempts to get the problems resolved on the phone failed (we can't do that here), attempts to return it to the store failed (that was sent to you by our phone sales group, you can't return it here), and a final desperate attempt to resolve it through Cingular's Office of the CEO was meet by ""you shouldn't have tried to transfer your service from AT&T; to Cingular"" (i.e. it's your fault) and ""you're trying to order the most expensive phone we have, what do you expect us to do, give you a free one?"" (i.e. you're trying to cheat us).My experiences can basically be catagorized in the following fashion:* You're an AT&T; customer, you'll need to call Cingular for that.* You're a Cingular customer, you'll need to call AT&T; for that.* You're a corporate customer, we're the retail group. You'll need to call business services for that.* You did that over the phone, you'll need to take up that problem with telesales.* You did that in the store, you'll need to take up that problem with them.* That can't be done over the web.* I don't know how to do that.I think the crowning touch however, was the retail store that refused to sell me the phone because my account is tagged as a ""sponsored"" account that gets an equipment discount. The manager wanted to sell it to someone who would pay full price!Good luck!...msg",0
"SSSSSLLLLLLOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!

I bought this Blackberry for use on the Cingular network after using a Nextel Blackberry that my wife got for her work. I assumed that this device would work pretty much the same as hers.Boy was I disappointed. The data access was unbearably slow, to the point that I just had to return this thing. I tested the device all over town, and it was always slow.A couple days after I returned it, I received a welcome pack from Cingular with a coverage map showing which areas had their new high speed access and which areas didn't. Unfortunately, original map is color, but the copy mailed to me was black and white and it was almost impossible to tell which area I was in. I live in Southern Cal., which according to Cingular's web-site is in their newer, high speed data area. Given the speed of this device, I'd guess that I'm in the lower speed area.I've also tried using Sprint PCS's version of Blackberry (which just came out) and it was very fast, but doesn't not have bluetooth, which is what attracted me to this device in the first place.",2
"Beware if you return it!

Its a nice phone. I have had a 7230 for years and thought that this would be a nicer screen etc. But, the screen quality was the same, so it is quite a small upgrade really.The biggest warning to everyone is that returning this through Amazon is a true nightmare. If you read the fine print, Amazon will take it back, but you have to call Cingular immediately separately.Here is what you have to make sure to do:1. Make sure to get the UPS tracking number for the return package. That is the only link between Amazon and Cingular. Amazon doesn't take any responsibility for the plan and if you don't have that tracking number then they will say they think you still have the phone.2. The phone activates the second that it ships so you are paying charges the whole time even if you never turn the phone on. So if you talk even one second on the phone, you are paying for at least a week of shipment time as well, so if you don't like the phone don't turn it on.3. Cingular doesn't know anything about Amazon as a reseller and Amazon doesn't know anything about Cingular, so what you have to do is to call Cingular and have the UPS tracker for the package so when you return you can prove that you really did. Also, you'll need to print out all the return web pages and fax it to Cingular to prove you really returned it.4. It takes about an hour and a half, but if you are lucky like me, you can get it taken care of.",0
"No Blackberry Enterprise 4.0 Support

Since Cingular merged with AT&T; and are now offering the 7290, the service is poor and the phone not compatible with corporate Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES).Cingular no longer makes the older AT&T; 7280 Blackberry available but AT&T; Wireless continues to offer great support for the 7280 and support for BES 4.The 7290 does not fully support the latest version of BES 4.0. Unlike AT&T; and other wireless vendors, Cingular has not released BlackberryOS 4.x so integration with BES 4.0 is very limited.",0
"Horrible phone and service, great emailer

Like many of you, it seems we bought this device because we wanted to get our emails and be able to place/receive calls with 1 device. Should be simple this day and age, huh?? Wrong. I don't know if this is a blackberry issue or cingular-- frankly I couldn't care because the end result is-- this doesn't work.My old cingular phone received ""5 bar"" reception just about anywhere I went (San Fran area). I thought that by upgrading to a blackberry and staying with the same provider, this wouldn't be an issue. My own home went from a ""5 bar"" household to a ""1 on a good day"" household. I have the bluetooth accessory and find myself in the stupid position of having to leave my phone outside on my doorstep while I talk in the living room on my bluetooth (only room with even 1 bar reception)I get dropped calls at least 5 times a day, have trouble hearing someone because the ""mute"" button sometimes wants to engage and have to be careful about where my fingers are holding the phone so I don't accidently hang up on someone (even though the phone usually takes care of that little detail whenever it wants to...)I am losing friends, business associates and family because of this crappy phone. When I went to Cingular to try and change to the Treo, they told me I would have to pay full price, re-sign another 2-yr contract and that I wasn't eligible for the in-store discount on the Treo because I was an exisiting customer.I am now in the uncomfortable position of either breaking my contract with Cingular, or buying a separate cell phone.But this is a great email tool that works great with my company's network. (But... lousy, painfully slow internet service...)You decide....",0
"Best phone I've owned so far...

I've own many phones in the past. So far, this one has topped them off! I didn't want a camara, mp3 player (or other ""kid stuff""), but a phone that would do three things: 1.) Be a phone; 2.) eMail; 3.) Calendar and applications that would sync with my Mac in an easy and non-confusing way. I got it!",4
"Bluetooth vs. Battery Life vs. Slow Processor vs. Bugs

Fifteen months ago I bought my first BB7210, and feel it's one of the best business tools I've ever used. Battery life was good for at least two days talking 3-4 hours per day or 5-6 days in low use, and the integration of Outlook with the phone was AWESOME. In Dec. 04, I upgraded to the BB7290 mainly for the Bluetooth feature. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! Battery life barely gets me through a day, and the lag time from menu to menu is much slower than the BB7210. The unit is slightly larger and heavier than the BB7210. After using the device for only two days, callers could NOT hear my voice, though I could hear them clearly, and I had a great signal? Cingular is replacing the device; however, RIM will need to make some serious changes for me to be as enthusiastic as I was over the BB7210.",0
"Ok phone, but deceptive features

The phone is ok. A little slow actually. Bluetooth is useless unless you plan on forking over $50 for an earpiece. The main reason I got this phone is for third party applications (like ssh, instant messaging, etc.). These were necessary for my job.However, this ""unlimited blackberry plan"" does not cover data access for these applications. See blackberry for more info on this issue. Cingular requires that you purchase an additional plan to get these apps to work! Something not mentioned here. Cingular support regarding this problem is contradicting, ignorant, and outright misleading.Save your time and your money, go with another provider.",0
"Blackberry 7290 - Cingular

I couldn't be happier with this Blackberry. Cingular service is clear and I live in an area that all cell phone companies have reception issues. I setup 4 email addresses and I receive mail from all 4 accounts seemlessly. What a great invention especially for those of us that need to be in email contact for business reasons.",4
"Perfect for a small business owner

I purchased the 7290 on e-Bay ($35) to replace a 7280. They look almost identical, but what a difference. I bought a Philips Bluetooth earpiece at Fry's to complement it ($15.00), and the reception is superb.The Cingular coverage in L.A. is excellent and I never drop any calls. With backlight, the screen couldn't be any brighter (one big difference over the dimly-lit 7280). Syncing with either Outlook or ACT! is a child's play.Best smart phone I've ever had, by far. True, no MP3 or camera, but, hey, this is a business machine.",4
"Excellent for email

I bought a 7290 for my wife to use for work and personal business.We are on the Cingular network. Although we live in a rural state and Cingular's GSM has a lot of holes here compared to the old TDMA style service or CDMA (Sprint, Verizon, etc.) we are pleased with our coverage and have experienced very few dropped calls.The 7290 isn't the best phone in the world, as one might imagine. Road noise is a real problem for us (we were used to flip phones that produced zero road noise at 70 mph). However, reception is EXCELLENT and the email options far outweigh the hassle of putting up with some road noise. If you need to put on a good presentation, consider using a cheap flip phone for voice calls. If you make most of your phone calls from the home or office, this blackberry works great as a phone.It is ROCK SOLID stable, especially compared to Windows Mobile devices. I can't speak for Palm devices as I have no experience with them.Bottom line: The 7290 is fine for some applications, but not for others. Consider your needs and read the quality comments here on this site.",2
"Cannot Recommend 7290

I would not recommend this phone. I bought mine used on Ebay because I thought Blackberry was a good product. It worked fine for about 2 weeks and now it chronically drops calls and says there is no service. I don't know if this is the fault of T-Mobile, my carrier, or not. I put my SIM card in another phone and it shows 5 bars.The address book is really clunky. It takes too many steps to get where you want.The web page support does not seem to answer many questions.You need a ""patch"" to fix the Daylight Savings Time problem with the calendar.",0
"terrible phone.

I hoped a phone combo would eliminate having to carry a phone and PDA looking like Batman's Bat Belt.The phone sucks - breaks up and message notices arrive often a day after the call.This is now a very old unit. I will see if an upgrade means better phone or do I hold out for the mac phone?",0
"GSM Blackberry Much Improved

I got the Blackberry 7290 to replace my Blackberry 6710 which was one of the first generation GSM devices from Research in Motion. The 6710 was always a little slow and reception was spotty perhaps because of being limited to dual band coverage. Still it worked well enough all over the world.The 7290 is a great successor to the 6710. The color screen is far superior to the earlier 7200 series and it is easy to read without backlight in normal daylight conditions. The screen is also designed with a ""no glare"" finish that is very nice.The new device is quad band and so reception seems better in the areas that I travel in. A friend of mine is travelling in a remote part of Asia now with a new 7290 and he is giving it a big thumbs up.Not much to complain about. The older larger 6710 fit my hand better but such is life. Perhaps a little more use will turn up a few more quibbles.It is also convenient that the batteries from my 6710 fit the new device.Overall, I would say the 7290 is a great choice especially if international coverage is an issue for you.",4
"Great Phone, Mediocre Customer Service

This is a GREAT device. But I was so unhappy with Cingular Wireless, I decided to send it back during the 30-day return period. I used to be with T-Mobile. The coverage wasn't the greatest for me, but the customer service was 5 star. I will put up with some minor coverage issues to have great customer service. Cingular may have a bigger network, but they need to serve their customers better.",0
"designed by the maquis de sade

A good product is designed well so it serves the customer efficiently and effectively. The Blackberry not only does neither, but is an incredible hindrance to being productive.First of all, whoever designed it did not have a basic understanding of ergonomics. The phone is too wide to comfortably hold for any length of time. It's heavy and awkward. The wheel to navigate it has inspired a term, ""Blackberry Thumb"", for people who develop problems in their hands.Many times I wind up disconnecting the phone when trying to answer a call. It's very frustrating to both parties.It constantly freezes and/or fails to place the call that you just dialed. The address book involves so many steps that I don't even bother using it any more. I have a whole list and can go on and on. But I have to get going. This is by far the WORST phone I've ever encountered. I would recommend not to put yourself through the hassles encountered by many people who got stuck with it. It's also overpriced for what it promises",0
"My First Blackberry

I live in chicago, and I go to school downtown where I see these things everywhere and i wondered what all the hype was about. I Just got my first one and it is amazing. The phone is very clear, although it looks kinda weird holding a frizbee size phone to your face and the end button is right where I hold the phone. The email and text messaging is so easy, considering I have never had a full keyboard on my phone. The setup took 30 seconds on the blackberry website and I had my first email in about five minutes. I am SO happy my buddys talked me out of the treo. There is no excuse, you need one now.",4
"Love it!! A new door has been opened by RIM

I have patiently waited for a blackberry with Bluetooth and it came! I'll start with the Cons, the bluetooth sucks the life out of the handheld when it is connected to a bluetooth device, 1.5 hours drains 50% of battery. However the upgrades in the software, inlcuding picture capability, password manager, and more ringtones, plus a more sophisticated PIm makes this the best handheld to date that has been released that features e-mail push technology. The screen is much clearer than previous versions, a wonderful toy!!!!",3
"Accidental disconnections

I am still learning all the 'wonderful' things that the Blackberry 7290 can do. For right now, I am using it mostly as a cell phone and to get email.What I find annoying is the design of the trackwheel and side button. The side button -- which disconnects a phone call -- happens to be right where I would normally hold the phone. Result: I often inadvertently disconnect a call. Very maddening!",2
"Excellent device and service

I own the Blackberry 7290, and think it and the accompanying service from Cingular are excellent. Reception is fabulous, just about anywhere, especially when compared to my old Nextel account. That one dropped calls all the time!Somebody below noted a problem with ""disconnecting within 10 to 15 seconds"". I experienced something similar (about 40 seconds after connecting, the person I was talking to couldn't hear me while I could still hear them clearly). After contacting Cingular's tech support, they instructed me to update the Blackberry's software and since that time there hasn't been a single problem.I also use it to connect to five different e-mail accounts, and have used the built-in web browser frequently - especially when I'm travelling. All in all, a really great device. I don't know how I lived without one for so long!",4
"Great Device!!

I've had a 7290 since they first started shipping. The first one I had had the problem that many of the early ones do -- after a while, the person on the other end can't hear me, but I can hear them fine. Cingular replaced the device and now it works fine.The web access is very slow. I don't really care about this feature, and anyway that's a Cingular network problem, not a 7290 problem.As an email device and a cell phone, the 7290 is superb. The bluetooth works very will, and the bluetooth headset integrates nicely with the 7290. The battery life is great -- while using a bluetooth headset I don't need to charge the battery for 3-4 days.All-in-all I'd very highly recommend the 7290 for anyone that needs a mobile email device, cell phone, and PDA.",4
"Feels like a freesbee in your pants

As a phone it sucks: big, uncomfortable... I remember with nostalgia my little old Nokia, and the fact that I could type a number and make a call with one hand and my eyes closed.As an e-mailer: it has become a necessity for me. The fact that it's synchronized with my Outlook e-mail and calendar makes it indispensable. Super handy in airports and business travel.Just learn to live with it!",2
"Same voice problems

The same review above. This is my second phone where gradually over time people stopped hearing me even though I had full signal strength. I took out the battery with the power on- waited 30 secs and it seems to work, we'll see...",1
"Do NOT buy this if you are a single user...

PLEASE NOTE This unit does NOT synchronise fully with your desktop email program unless you are using it as part of a corporate network. After endless hours on the phone with cingular and blackberry tech support it transpires that you must buy an additional $3,000.00 server to make this unit synchronise effectively with Outlook or other desktop organizers. This is not as advertised! Furthermore, the instructions for the blackberry are completely inadequate as are the online help options. I am furious and have returned my blackberry to cingular for a full refund.",0
"BES makes a huge difference

The 7290 is a great choice model if you need a Blackberry. I love having my blackberry synchronizing with our Blackberry Enterprise Server, that way i am fully in synch with my Outlook.BES is a must really for any Blackberry user.Customer Services is a pain with Cingular, but you shouldn't be dealing with them too much.",3
"Arrggggh to Cingular Wireless

I share the experience of the previous consumer who tried to upgrade phones and switch from AT&T to Cingular. I, too, had to call Cingular more than a dozen times and call both AT&T and Cingular, even though they are purportedly the same company. They could not have made the experience more taxing or less pleasant. Every problem I encountered was my fault, not theirs . . . and I've been an AT&T Wireless subscriber for more than 6 years. I'm switching companies. Great merger, guys.",1
"Worst Screen Protector Ever

I have bought a lot of screen protectors, and they can be hard to install well, but these are the worst. Impossible to install well and start peeling up at the edges almost immediately. Also, I bought a 3-pak and one of the three was missing altogether from the package.",0
"horrible numeric keypad

the device looks like a --cencored--!bad numeric keypad layout.",0
"cell

this is a phone that can turn your rate on getting girls all the way to the top.I dont think that i will regret getting this phone especially if its free.",4
"Great !! and it's FREE !!

Since the UK nokia 3650 i bought is not compatible, i've bought a new nokia 3650 in amazon.com for FREE!! and i can't stop using my phone since the first day i got it !PROs:1. Large screen (It's really HUGE!!), colourful view (although Samsung has a better view with 65K colors, while nokia 3650 has only 40K colors, but trust me, 40K is clear enough even for the photos!!), bright enough (can still see under the sun)2. Convenient buttons with the ""call"" and ""end"" buttons (Some phone doesnt have separate buttons for call/end), 4-way Navigator button, Menu button(just one click and u can choose whatever applicants u want to use eg. Calender, Real One..), Camera button (just click it and start to take a pic !), Tzone button (for the GPRS surfing, emails..)3. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) which is really GREAT! Send photos, video clips, or soundclips to your friend's mobile phone (his mobile phone must be compatible with MMS service, and has signed up for the MMS). You may prefer to surf net with your computer, but it's really convenient to surf net and check your emails regularly (or u can set up to have email alerts!) while walking on the street, eating, waiting for bus..4. Bluetooth technology, can be used with PDA, digicam, and laptop (which have bluetooth as well) to connect for wireless internet at your PDA/laptop...etc Java Symbian (which other phones doesn't have!!)5. 3Mb built in Memory and 16Mb Memory card, which allows for large storage of photos, notes, to-do lists, phone books (can store nearly unlimited phone numbers).. etc6. Surprisingly, the Image quality is much better than i've imagined. Definitely clear enough, and even when sending to emails.7. Have ""Loud speaker"" function, where u can use it just like a Walkie Talkie, without having a headache after chatting for hours!8. Has Photo caller ID !! (which Samsung doesn't have !!) I heard this only works with T-mobile, but i'm not sure about it, coz I have no problem using it with T-mobile..9. So many other functions to use.. eg. To do list, calendar (with time and alerts), notes, recorder, Games, Real One player, currency converter, calculator, composer...CONs:Well, I would say that although it's a Triband phone, thus u can use it around the world ONLY IF you're using a US wireless service (which is quite expensive to call from overseas for a long period). You can't use this phone to subscribe another wireless service in other country (eg. UK, Asia).The T-zone for surfing net is much slower than a computer, but still okay for checking emails.The keypads are weird. Take me very long time to type a sms/email. Try to get familiar with it !~The size is undoubtly bigger than other phones, but still small enough to fit in your pocket. Compare the features of this phone with other small-sized phones, and u will know why is it worth !!",4
"Nokia 3650 ... A delightful surprise.

This is the first ""top of the line"" cell phone I have ever bought and am really thrilled by the product. All the cell phones I have owned so far have been by Nokia (8260, 8290) and you can call me a loyal Nokia customer. Now on to the review based on my tinkering with it for the past two days.Reception:The most important requirement in my book. The reception is very good compared to some of the smaller nokia models. Extremely impressed.Size:The previous unit I owned was probably the smallest phone ever manufactured (Nokia 8290), if you discount the one Ben Stiller uses in the movie Zoolander. I really liked that phone since I am a small person and I can slip it into my pocket without it feeling bulky. This phone is almost twice as large as the 8290, but not as big as some reviews have made it out to be. I am still getting used to the size, but for the features it packs, I can live with the slight bulkiness.Keys:The keypad is definitely weird, but I am already used to it. So I should stop complaining.Camera:I have never owned a camera phone before, and the in-built camera is pretty cool. The resolution is adequate. People have to realize that the primary function of the camera in this phone is to take silly pictures and email them to friends and family. If you are really looking to take high resolution pictures, wait a few more years or use your digital camera. I am sure this feature will change the way I use a cell phone. Isn't technology wonderful??User Interface:I am used to the simple user interfaces of the 8290 and 8260. But this one phone packs a lot more features and so is a little more complicated, but is still a breeze. I like the level of customization that is possible (e.g., it allows you to specify two hotkeys for the most commonly used functionalities; unique ringtone for every contact in the list )Memory:Approximately 3 Megs inbuilt and 16 megs memory card. That is pretty adequate for my intended usage of the phone.Email (t-zones):You need to sign up for T-zones (the basic ... version for 1MB/month or ... for 10MB/month) to access the internet features. T-mobile has a promotion right now with the ... plan (first month free and unlimited data transfer during the month).It was pretty straightforward to setup pop mail accounts. I setup three different pop accounts that i use in less than five minutes. The only trouble I had was that T-mobile does not explicitly state the SMTP server information and I had to dig around for this information. Nevertheless, the phone handles emails well. I only intend to use this phone for emails when I travel and do not have internet access available for my laptop and I think this phoen is adequate for that purpose.I think 1MB/month is not sufficient if I plan to check email occasionally and email pictures captured by the phone. But that is a T-mobile related issue and not specific to the Phone.Misc: Not crazy about the video recorder. The polyphonic ringtones are cool. I do not own a mac, so bluetooth is kind of useless to me at the moment. The color screen is adequate for all practical purposes. Compatibility of nokia chargers and earphones among various nokia models is a bonus as now I have three chargers from older phones and I have them at home, work, and my bag and a charger is always handy.Summary: This is the first feature-packed phone I have bought and I am pretty impressed. The only cons are the slight bulkiness and, it does look cheap. The inbuilt camera is pretty cool and the reception is awesome. I still have not tinkered with some of the features, but am very satisfied with what I have seen so far. Would give a 4.7/5.0",4
"The best phone I've had.

In the last 2 years, I have had the: Nokia 5190 & 8290, SE T28 & T68i, Samsung 8500, 460, S105, and now the Nokia 3650. It's a fantastic phone.PROS:- Highly customizable. You can create your own labels for the phonebook and you can also organize your menu to the way you want. The housing covers are also a nice bonus. The soft keys can be used as shortcuts for whatever you want them to be.- Camera: It's great. I never thought I would use a camera phone, but I have. Looking at apartments last week, I took pictures. I was in the bookstore and took pictures of books I was interested in, so I could later go online and read reviews about them. I've taken pictures to schedules posted at the bus stop. I could go and do my thing and no the options for when the buses come. It goes on and on.- Video Recorder: WITH T-MOBILE YOU CAN RECORD SOUND ALONG WITH YOUR VIDEO! NOT WITH AT&T; OR CINGULAR (to my knowledge), ONLY WITH T-MOBILE. This is fun to have to. My roommate's cat is crazy and I wanted to prove what an aggressive cougar she is. I took a video of her going after me when I was trying to feed her. Sound and all.- Size: I put it as a pro because it's much smaller and lighter than you'd imagine. I was really surprised when I got it, especially how light it is. People seem to discount that the antennas attached to other phones should be counted as part of the phone's size also. With all my antenna phones, I was afraid of putting it in my pocket for fear of breaking the antenna.- Sound quality: With all my Samsung phones (and I love Samsung) I got splotchy reception in my apartment. I expected worse out of the 3650 (with the internal antenna) and got better. Much better.CONS:- Nokia didn't make the extra step to make a 65K color screen. My S105 had 65K colors. Although it's a lot more, the difference is hardly noticeable, so it's not really an all out con.- Keypad: I love the keypad because it's different and unique. It does take getting used to - especially texting.All in all, it's a fantastically fun phone. It sure does turn heads. I'm almost self-conscious using it because as soon as I pull it out, people are looking at it. It's that hot!",3
"great phone!

this phone has a lot going for it but it there are better products out there (sonyericsson p800 would be one).pros:- GSM 900/1800/1900- wireless web ready- built-in camera/video recorder- voice-activated dialing- IR port- Bluetooth- speakerphone- world phone- large color display- expansion slot for adding memory cards- with promotions from Amazon, this is a very good deal, especially given the features setcons:- the circular layout of the keypad is counter to how i've trained my thumb to key in numbers- could be lighter- too bulky for a pants pocket- battery life could be better- only low-resolution still shots (ok for the web but not for printing)- screen is only capable of 4,096 colors- cannot record sound while recording video",3
"quite happy

I've had this phone for ten days and can't seem to stop playing with it.One pleasant surprise I found is that T-Mobile provides free web/wap browsing and pop3 email access through phones that can use it (no minutes used, no per meg charges). They don't advertise it, but it is well documented on various forums (such as howardforums.com and fatwallet.com) and my account details on the T-Mobile website list ""Included WAP Browsing: Active"".You can also load a lot of applications on it, and sync your Outlook contacts and calendar. To do this, bluetooth is the way to go. All you need is a bluetooth adapter for your computer, and the Nokia PC Suite (free download from Nokia website). Don't buy the Actiontec USB bluetooth adapter (check the recent reviews for that product, detailing driver installation problems).The phone is larger than what passes for fashionable these days, but that doesn't bother me. It fits well in your hand and has lots of features. It can double as a small PDA. I don't think it would be as functional if it were just a little flip-phone.The button layout looks weird, but it makes it easier for typing email addresses and other website URLs.The camera is surprisingly good for a cell phone camera. Using the included email access, you can take pictures and email them to your friends at no cost. If you send the pics as MMS messages, there is a charge, but sending pics via email is free. It can even shoot video clips!You can also do online instant messaging (not SMS text messages) for free. There are many applications you can use for this. Agile Messenger is the one I use. It's a free download, and supports AIM, ICQ, Yahoo, and MSN. Apparently it must be using port 80 (see below).The only limitation on the free WAP browsing is that only ports 80 and the two ports used for email are open. Everything else is blocked. This means that you can't access SSL pages (where you see a locked lock on your browser's status bar). For example, you won't be able to log in to your bank, or buy things from Amazon using the free WAP access. It can be done, but the cost for that capability is an extra $19/month.I am very happy with this phone so far, and I think T-Mobile offers very good plans. I chose the 1000 minutes national plan ($40), but I may have to switch to the 3000 minutes regional plan ($50) if I use it too much.Great gadget.",4
"Good Phone, Awesome Features, innovative design

I had great faith that Nokia will not disappoint and it did not. People have criticized the round dial the large size but I appreciate Nokia for innovating and trying out new designsThe dial is cool and the size is not offending and has a good feel to it when you use the phone.Size:Yes the phone is not as small is the flip phones or the T616/T610(will refer to them as T616) but it has a good feel. The phone feels good to hold and use and talk, I used to own a A460 and did not like talking on it.. never felt comfortable with the grip..If you are living in a place where it snows, you will appreciate the fact that you can feel the phone when you hold it and use it under horrible weather conditions. I used to carry a Palm IIIxe(used primarily for calendar, games and to maintain a To Do List) and a Samsung a460 but now I only need to carry one device which I got for free!The only phone which i would like to replace this phone is a Handspring Treo but which is of comparable size!Nokia has a lot of support:Unlocking this phone is easier than most GSM phones as Nokia phones are well researched and you get all kinds of information on the web.http://www.angelfire.com/pro/nokia3650/Nokia uses face plates on almost all phones = If you scratch your screen all you need to do is buy a face plate (Does not cost much) and you can replace the screen yourself (I am not referring to LCD screen only the front panel and battery cover).Screen:The screen is very pleasing and you can use any image for the wall paper... you don't have to pay to buy wallpapers most images work fine! You can also click a pic and use it as a wall paperCamera:This phone has a better camera than the T616 with better clarity and image quality. Also you can record videos. Though to record long videos you need extra space on the MMC card and additional software. This is a phone plus PDA which also has a camera for a very low cost. The camera is not meant to replace a real camera and is only to click pics for fun and send them across!! So do not expect more.. !!Though it's only a matter of time before the quality of the camera improves that it will replace your real camera!PDA:Most people who want a good calendar app, note a few things down and maintain a To Do list and do not want to maintain two phone list( one on their pda and one on their phone) will love this phone! Though one misses the touch screen on regular PDAs the T9 text input does a good job!http://www.t9.com/t9_learnhow.htmlT616's calendar does not allow you to enter weekly events, from what I have seen you have to enter such events in outlook and then sync! For 3650 the calendar app is complete and satisfying and I sync with Outlook only for backup.Voice Recorder:The quality of the recording from the mic is good if the person speaking is close to you even if you are seated on the last bench in the hall the quality is acceptable. The only thing I don't like is that the default recorder cannot record longer than a minute and you need to buy additional software to be able to do that! The same is true for being able to record long videos.http://www.psiloc.com/?id=prod&nrp;=100Ring Tones:Ok this is something that much better on the T616 in comparison! The quality is not as great... and the volume cannot be really loud though contrary to other reviews its good enough!Profiles:This phone has different profiles which control the various settings for ringers and alerts and you can configure them the way you like but for integrating your calendar with the selection of a profile you will need an additional software package (Some people claim that the newer firmware does not need it, I am not sure about this) Still this is a great feature and one of the reason for using a Java VM and Symbian is so that third party software providers can make software to suit your needs...Games:I don't play much but seems people love playing games on this phone....Battery Life:Good enough, regular phone use without too much use to IrDA and Bluetooth, you will mostly charge your phone once in two days.Tzones:If you have unlimited Tzones then you can go ahead and configure many (don't know the upper limit) IMAP and POP mail accounts and send and receiver mails with attachments easily! Also you can browse the web... haven't done a lot of that.SMS:One of the main reasons for shifting to GSM and TMobile is so that I can SMS my friends all over the globe. Most cell phone providers in other countries using GSM will allow sending and receiving SMS from any GSM phone. It's a craze in other countries don't know why only TMobile allows you to SMS and other GSM service providers ( ATT and Cingular) don't allow international SMS.Any ways this a good reason for shifting to T MobileNetwork Coverage:Well don't know of the rest of US but works great where I live. Yes Verizon does seem to have a better network but if you will not be traveling much then it does not matter. The quality is clear even when the network seems weak and I have got GPRS coverage too in all places I have tried.MMC Card:People have used 512 MB MMC cards with this phone and they seem to work great. What this means is that you can record really long low quality videos and complete seminars! Also encode movies and watch them... Also back up your phone data onto the card if you don't backup to a comp. I think this is an awesome feature to be able to upgrade your memory just like most PDAs. Though people claim that to be able to use 512 MB cards you will require Nokia to do a firmware upgrade on your phone.Overall, Nokia does a great job at making 3650 a good basic phone but also has tons of goodies to be able to replace a PDA and provide a fun camera!PS: to lock you keypad click on the right select button and then the * key. Hmm the lack of being able to lock your keypad once you beging a handsfree conversation is by far the only thing I hate.",4
"Heck of a phone!!

I was concerend at first regarding two things for the Nokia 3650: Might be too big and the keypad might be annoying. After much use I can safely say neither are a problem. The phone is big enough that the screen is HUGE and can easily read even emails on it but is also small enough that it fits in your pocket no problem. The screen is is truly incredible, very bright and vivid colors. The keypad is strange at first but after a few days I can type much faster with it than a standard cell phone. Your hands just wrap around it perfectly.I didn't get much done for an entire week at work just placing with all the features. IMAP4 is awesome so I can read and write email with my company's exchange server. The bluetooth sounds very cool but I haven't purchased a wireless handsfree yet (next on my list). There are tons of Java programs and games available online that run great on the phone.The camera is very cool too. It won't replace a 4MP digital camera but while on the go it takes very clear pictures. With my company several people got this phone and its great being able to send video and pictures to each other while traveling or to people's email if they don't have the phone.The entire operating system on this phone is incredible too (hard to believe this phone is even related to a Nokia 3390 or 8290). Very easy to understand menus but function much more smartly like a PC (even can multitask so when you return to the phonebook it is still waiting on the same person).This is handsdown the coolest phone I have seen. The new Ericsson P800 may do more but this Nokia is the most capable phone I have ever used (and you can't beat Amazon's price and fast shipping). If you are looking for a good solid phone then you can't beat the Samsung S105, but if you want a phone/camera/PDA with a great screen and lots of Internet capability then the Nokia 3650 is defintely for you.",4
"Finally.

Well, I ordered this phone in August and promised myself I wouldn't write a review until I got all of my rebates in! And now, over three months later, I can write a review of my lovely free phone.This was my first cell phone and I'm very happy with it. However, in addition to the long rebate wait, my first phone did die on me with the blinking Nokia logo and all of that. But Amazon express shipped a new phone right away, no questions asked. I've been fine since then.There's not much to be said that others haven't covered. If you're a Mac user, this phone works very well with iSync, and iCal (I no longer carry a planner, it's all on the phone) and there are programs available that can make the phone act as a remote for your Mac (very nice for playing iTunes). The camera is fine, there are some amusing games available (including a Gameboy emulator), and you can read ebooks on it. This is one of my favorite pastimes--the program I use allows you to view the text lengthwise on the screen and it's surprisingly easy on the eyes. The screen on this computer is very, very nice. Quite sharp.I use a third-party PDF viewer to display bus schedules from the mbta on the phone, which is extremely convenient. I use AvantGo for news, etc.It's not that big at all--this was my one big concern before ordering from Amazon, so I went and checked one out at the local cellphone store (Salesman: "Those are nice phones; they cost $300, though." Me: <looking dumb> "Wow, that's so expensive!") and was pleasantly surprised by how small it is. Okay, so it's not one of those miniscule flip-things, but the screen is much better.The 610 does look nice, and was not available for free when I ordered the 3650--I can understand people wanting one of those instead so you might want to compare and see which suits you best. But, for what it's worth, I like my 3650 very much.",3
"Worth it if you use the screen

I read a lot of the reviews and carefully researched this phone. I also visited a Circuit City to see the phone in person. As a OS X user, bluetooth and iSync support was mandatory. Also, I wanted to play games, surf the net, AIM, take photos and email then, etc. This phone is bigger then a Sony Ericson, but after holding the new Sony's in my hand, I find them way too small. I can;t imagine using that phone for anything other then a phone. The screen is way too small compared to the 3650. The 3650's screen is perfect. The dial pad is awkward the first week, then it's second nature afterwards...Pro's1)Sybina OS2) play games on nice size screen3) email/surf on nice size screen4) great features and sound5) bluetooth6) can run applications7) headset speaker phone feature8) blue keypad lights are cool9) camera is half way decent10) painless syncing with iSync via bluetooth11) Holds more address info when addresses are synced from X's Address Book12) Reads and displays AIM personal buddy photos when taken from X'sAddress Book13) Can get opera browser to surf withCon's1) keypad takes a week or so to get used to2) only comes with 2 games (more of a whine)3) Aren't many apps for the OS yet4) A lot to learn, gotta read the manualIt comes down to what you want from the phone. If you want small slick Zoolander type phone, get a Sony-Ericsson. If you want to surf the net, play games, take notes, make shopping lists, AIM, etc you really want the 3650. The SE may do those, but it's a joke on the SE's small screen compared to the 3650.",4
"it now works with a MAC

Now the 3650 works with the Macs Isync program for transfering your contacts. It will also work with the Macs bluetooth. I got the phone and love it. I go online through the phone on my Mac G4 Powerbook with a Dlink USB Bluetooth adaptor. Its takes some work with your providers tech support to tweek the settings but it works great after that. If your having problemes with your Mac make sure you have the new versions of Bluetooth and Isync downloaded. Have fun.",4
"Still can't synch via Bluetooth to PC

I have had this phone for about 2 months and for the general contact info, phone-calling features, plus email, it's great. I have taken photos and put them in my contact files which is a cool feature, and I store videos of my dogs swimming in a river so I can show them off to friends.However, I have yet to be able to connect the phone to my PC. There is no way to directly connect the phone to USB or any other kind of hard wiring. You must use bluetooth or infared, for which you will need to purchase an adapter (unless your PC comes standard with such a device.) So I purchased the Hawking bluetooth adapter from Amazon.com. After hours of conversations with Hawking and Nokia, I was unable to pair the phone and the PC, so I returned the Hawking device and purchased the Belkin bluetooth recommended by one of the tech people at Nokia. After more hours on the phone with Nokia and Belkin, I have been able to pair the devices and send text and photos to my PC from the phone, but I cannot open and use the PC Suite, which does not recognize the connection.Now after speaking with Nokia tech again, they say that Belkin is not supported by them. I wonder how I got that information then! There is another one that they support, which I may have to go buy. But for now, a tech at Nokia is looking in to the situation further.I want to be able to back up my contact information especially since I lost 4 years of information when my Palm III died and a virus ate the info on my palm desktop.Once I get the bluetooth working, I will probably give the phone a higher rating. But the fact that accessories don't always work with this phone is frustrating. I also purchased a headset that supposedly worked for the phone but didn't. It doesn't take just any headset like my other phones have. Also doesn't come with car charger.",2
"It's a no-brainer - just get it! Here is why it works for me

This is a great little Phone/Camera/PDA device. Fist of all the phone is feature laden - create your own call lists very intuitively, speakerphone works good, caller ID, etc. (Actually I have found everything on this device to very intuitive).I love 35MM film and I have no desire for an expensive digital camera, so this little camera fit the bill for me perfectly. The pictures are very sharp for what it is. Don't expect a zoom or anything fancy but it does take good photos.The video camera quality is kind of jerky but still is a very cool feature and I am real glad it's in there.I got really interested when I saw that this phone had a built in calendar that syncs to Lotus Notes. I use the Lotus Notes calendar at work and also to keep personal appointments. It was always a pain if I didn't have a print out of the calendar with me. Now I just sync up the phone to my laptop and all the appointments load right into the phone in a snap via infrared. It was very easy to get this to work for me. It will enter repeating appointments, you can have an alarm sound when you are due to be somewhere, etc. I do all the typing on the PC and download it into the phone. You can type on the phone too and it's not as hard as you would think, but obviously it's easier to sync the phone to the PC instead. The laptop I have at work already had infrared built in and it "saw" the phone there right away.I also bought a Bluetooth adapter for my home PC and once I set up the software for that it was a snap to transfer photos to my PC. That way you avoid the extra cost of e-mailing them from the phone.If you get this phone you should also get the "Body Glove" brand case for it to protect it. The Body Glove is tailored just for this model and has cut outs in all the appropriate places - infrared, microphone, speaker and speaker phone, charger - all have the appropriate cut outs. The case also has a great detachable/swiveling belt clip. Makes it much more convinient to keep the phone with you and protects it. It may sound strange, but I think that somehow the way the case wraps around the phone helped improve the overall sound and volume of the speakerphone. I love the speakerphone.If you are thinking about it, don't wait any longer. This is one great little device. When I was a kid growing up in the 70's this kind of stuff was only on the Jetson's. Well, now the future has arrived. If only they could get that video to work with the phone as a live video phone...we are getting closer and closer folks! Will something better come out if you wait? Of course it will - but sometimes it's good not to worry about what might come out tomorrow and enjoy what you can already have today. This is a great little device. You will love it.Tony",4
"Excellent Phone

I've had my Nokia 3650 for several months now and I love it. It's my first Nokia. I've used many other brands and models of phones from cheap to expensive and this is the best one, by far. I will summarize my experience:Pros:Long battery life/quick chargingExcellent reception, even on speakerphoneBeautiful displayThe camera is great, for a phoneVery long list of features that deliver as promisedBluetooth works flawlessly with my iMacMost of the features of a PDA but it's the size of a phone (finally!)Have experienced no problems and have yet to say, "Man, I sure wish it could..."Cons:The appearance (aesthetics) tend not to excite peopleI've yet to see an attractive or convenient case for itIt tends to be a bit larger than these new, super-tiny phones (although personally I prefer a larger phone so I can more comfortably view the screen and dial with ease).",4
"Cool Toy !

I bought this phone on Amazon.com after a $300 rebate. The GSM network by TMobile is not so great in northern Virgnia, and often my call drops or disturbed.The phone got a large color LCD screen, and feels like a PDA. You get pretty much all basic applications come with it. The built-in speaker is a plus, and helps while driving. Display is very crisp, and you can add an image to each number. The 16MB memory card comes with the phone, and you can store upto 250+ images.Combining phone numbers, email, and address as one contact is a plus. You should go through the user manual before start using the phone.Here are some issues with the phone.-The ring tone is very low that i missed many calls. Finally settled with Desk phone ring at highest volume-The keypad layout is pretty new, and takes days to accustomed to it-Its size is a problem. The case is not commonly available-PC Suite for 3650 failed to get the data from my old Nokia 3360",3
"Fun, functional, surprisingly light

I've been using this phone for a few months now. Overall I really like it. When in a pinch, I can set it down next to my laptop (using IrDA) and get on the internet using GPRS! The camera feature is fun. Thee pictures are by no means as good as even a cheap digital camera, but it does come in handy for all those times you wish you had a camera. The PDA functions and sync software aren't the greatest in the world, but given the price that you can get these phones for, it's worthwhile. Reception is as good as can be expected.I do see the keypad layout as a con, but it's not that big a deal. I usually call via the contact list anyway. The battery life is, under normal circumstances, just great for normal use. I charge it once a day, and usually lasts me the next if I slip up and forget. Some complain about it's size. It's light enough that its size isn't such an issue. As long as you have moderately decent sized pockets you can carry it around easily in them. The only thing I wish it had was a charging cradle.",3
"Great phone.

Overall I love this phone. There are a few features I wish were designed differently, but they are not major. The digital camera takes decent pictures, especially outside during the day. Even takes good pictures in low light at night as long as you have a steady hand.Screen has great color and is very sharp. It is sometimes a little hard to see when in direct sun light, but is very easy to read in any other light.As far as call quality, it is very good. It seems to get great signal. My friend has the Motorola v70 with an external antenna and I usually get better signal than him. The speakerphone could be a little louder, but works well if you're close to the phone in a quiet room.I have used the infra red to send pictures and receive software updates from my laptop and it works great. Have not had a chance to use the Bluetooth yet.The video recorder works good, but I wish you could take longer clips than 10 seconds. It also takes about 20 seconds to save the clip, so you can't just keep on shooting since it takes so long for the phone to save the clip.The included 16MB MMC is plenty of space for me. You can take around 200 pictures on high quality with that card.Biggest problem I have is you have to send each picture one at a time via infra red, and not the whole image folder. You can upload all the pictures to T-Mobile's storage service on the net, but that uses up your internet usage.Overall, I love this phone and I think anyone who loves cool new electronics will love it too.",4
"Minor flaws, but nothing to keep someone from buying it

It took me forever to shop for a phone. I looked a bunch of other phones (samsung s105, panasonic GU87, i don't even remember) and a month after getting this phone, it's da-- good.Bad:Same as what everyone else says. Keypad takes a few days to get used to, and the phone's big (not really, only 5 inches) but fine if you have big pockets (me) or you're a girl/woman and carry a purse. It's got so many features, it takes a lil while to get used to but there's no way around that. T-mobile doesn't have the biggest coverage area but it's all good if you're in a big city or on an interstate (and ATL, where I live). Vibration's a lil weak and ringer/speakerphone aren't gonna be loud enough if you're in a club or something, but most people don't go to clubs to take a conference call.Good:Good sound and signal. Screen's big and easy to read. It's got tri-band GSM, so you can use it if you're a businessman or just a kid who wants a phone and it works almost anywhere in the world. Bluetooth and infrared (I can't afford all the stuff you need for bluetooth, so I use infrared) means no wires. The phone menus are easy to use and keep track of everything you do on it and include calendar, to do list, address book, and you can download more programs for anything else you could want to do on a phone. You can send and receive e-mails and go online. This thing isn't about to replace your PDA, but it gets close. The MMC card lets you listen to music and watch movies (I just bought a new card so I can listen to 2 hours of mp3 music or watch 2 full-length movies, but I had to get a video program to make the file size smaller). I even have games on there that are like Playstation games (no, i'm not sh----- you). The camera quality is better than a lot of phones. It's not like you can toss your regular camera, but you'll use the phone camera. Voice and one-touch dialing are nice. Buttons are all easy to press. The phone doesn't feel cheap or flimsy. Battery life's a week and and a few days if you don't touch the phone, but if you play games and everything, it'll only last you about half a week (no s--- the more you use it the faster the battery drains). And thas about it.It's not the perfect phone. It would have been if Nokia wasn't dumb as a brick with the keypad and phone size. If this was a flip phone and it had a regular keypad it would be the perfect phone. But if you're torn between this and a smaller phone with less features and stuff on it like the motorola flip phone or the samsung s105, get this one.",4
"TriBand

The reason you cannot use this phone in other places other than the U.S. is that the phone is not UNLOCKED. All the phones in the U.S are LOCKED to specific provider. When LOCKED, you are ONLY allow to use the phone with the provider's SIM chip. You can get this phone UNLOCKED for a small fee and it can be used with any SIM chips.Good Luck",4
"Great potential - poor delivery

I like the OS for the phone and the ability to get new applications in Symbian or Java. But it really needs a better keypad. Sending messages or writing emails is a pain.Blue tooth is a great concept and pretty good when it works. But it doesn't seem to work more then 50% of the time with the Belkin Bluetooth adapter I got for my computer. Have to always trick it into connecting. Fairly good once connected.PC software that came with the phone is not great. Adding contact is not as simple as it could be. And import seems to be limited to outlook.Turns out that the good ring tones have too quiet. Basic beeps are louder, but annoying indoors. Phone is hard to use outdoors and in windy or noisy conditions due to low sounds output.I like the display and the camera feature. Very handy for the times where you want t0 share a scene. But with no protection for the camera lens you have to stop and clean it before each shot and it seems to be getting scratched. If there was a case or holder for the phone it might help, but none have been released yet. And the phone is not a standard size.Battery doesn't last anywhere near as long as indicated. Display must really suck the power, as any use of the phone will count against the talk time, even just letting a friend play a game on it. And the battery indicator is not linear. Atleast it charges fairly quickly.Be warned that everything seems to cost: ring tones about $..., applications $..., services are often for an undisclose price to be charged to your account. Be wary.",1
"Fantastic phone!

Once you get past the odd keypad layout, this is a great little phone! You just can't get a phone for anywhere near this price that has the screen and software available. Reception is clear and it gets great signal strength (especially compared to my old Sony Ericsson T68i). Bluetooth works great - I can even use it with my Sony Ericsson HBH-60 headset with no problems at all.Strongly recommend going with T-Mobile and getting the $10/month "T-Zones Pro" so you can use the built-in web browser without paying additional fees for online time. T-Mobile really has the best data plan I've seen.",4
"The best camera Phone

This phone is great 4 taking pictures,so if your a picture taking person you should consider buying it.I have one and i like to use the,camera,e-mail,MMS,SMS and the video recorder.i downloaded a mulitimedia player from the nokia.com so that i can now video record clips from my phone and send them(via blutooth)to my computer.then e-mail the clips from my computer.However the volume of the ringtones are limited but thats my only fault with the phone.I don't use T-mobile service so i dont know if they would support all of the phones' features.",3
"phone is excellent in the chicago area

I had the Sony Ericsson T-610 which dropped calls so I switched to the nokia 3650...couldnt be happier...never drop a call..excellent reception in chicago area where i live....features are great..no complaints....great phone...even though it looks big, fits in my pocket of my jeans easily",4
"Nokia 3650- Tmobile- Worth It

I love this phone. I really like the screen resolution. The menu and features are great. Good reception. The pictures are really good quality. No complaints at all. Wokrs great, I would recomend it.",3
"Fun Being first

Make no mistake, Nokia makes a good product. I held off for a few months in writing a review. I didn't want to be reactionary. But then I forgot. So here is my review. I purchased this phone during a small window in May of 03 when it was offered for free. I think it was only offered at that price for a week, then it jumped back up after rebates. I'll tell you this: Its fun being the first kid on the block with a Camera phone. The phone took great pictures, considering its main use is communication. The Odd Keypad layout is very attractive, but for a guy that text messages a lot, after 6 months i NEVER got used to it. I appreciated the predictive text, but it isn't as good as the T9, on the samsungs. The Phone book was easy to use, as were its other practical uses. Most importantly, the T-mobile network in the Great Los Angeles area is at its best with this phone. I had an Samsung S105 before, and the Nokia gets better service, bar none.The down sides of this phone are mainly its size, and the sluggishness of the OS. Forget putting this phone in your pocket; get that out of your head, especially if you are a female in a tight pair of jeans. The only pocket this phone fits into is a cargo pocket. lucky I wore Cargo shorts all summer. After the mystique of the camera wore off, friends and co-workers would make fun of how large it was. I'd simply reply ""Its big, like a Cadillac"", they'd chuckle, but in all honestly, it was an inconvenience. Often switching from one application to another take a few seconds, which got old. And it takes longer to boot up than a P1 running windows 95.Here a quick summary...PROS:Signal strengthCameraAffordibilityMemory Card (16Mb)Interchangeable FaceplatesEase of MenusCONS:Size, Size, SizeSluggish operationCamera lens scratchesAll in all, its a decent phone, but with number portability, you should be able to talk you provider into giving you a better phone for free.",3
"Fantastic all-around phone

With Bluetooth, a great screen, decent camera and snappy resposne, this is a perfect phone for just about anyone. You don't have a touch screen but that also means that the screen is more durable. It took me a little while to get used to the keypad but even that didn't take long (I generally don't dial by numbers much any more - the contacts list or voice dialing works fine).On the Bluetooth side, I use my Sony-Ericsson HBH-60 wireless headset and it works great. I've also used this phone to do wireless Internet access through both my iPaq 1945 Pocket PC and my notebook PC. Transfer speed on T-Mobile seems about equal to dial-up speed.Big thumbs up and you can't beat the price!",4
"Cheap looking

This phone has great functionality but unless you are a 12 year old and don't mind being embarrassed by taking this phone out of your pocket then buy it. The first thing I thought when I saw it was that my TV remote is smaller, which is true. The second thing I thought was how it looks nothing like the picture. I was expecting a nice, sturdy case but what I got was cheap looking, tacky plastic. Buy another Nokia instead, I sent mine back and exchanged it for the new Ericsson.",0
"My little Celebrity

I was worried about the reviews of this phone being too large or the buttons being hard to use, but I have had my phone for roughly two months and I absolutely love it - not to mention the fact that it was a major star of last week's Alias episode (oh so cool!) This is a great phone and I highly recommend it.",3
"The Nokia 3650 is a very disappointing phone

I purchased the Nokia 3650 as an upgrade to my 3390. I have only had it for three days, and I am very disappointed with this phone. There are three major flaws that I've identified in my short period of ownership of this phone (1) it turns itself off (even with a fully charged battery). If this is a power saving feature, there is no mention of it in the user handbook and how to disable it. (2) I don't like using the vibrating alert feature, so I am dependent on the ring volume. At maximum volume, you can hardly hear it (I don't have hearing problems...my old 3390 was set at 1/2 volume and was loud and clear). More calls missed. (3) and this is probably the most concerning to me, even though I have all bars for a full signal, in downtown Denver, I literally have to turn and stop walking when using the phone for the antenna to get the signal and not cut out. This in and of itself appears to be some sort of major design flaw with the antenna. I'm returning it to T-Mobile, with the hopes that they'll get Nokia to resolve these design problems.",1
"My wife loves this phone

5 stars here( the price was great FREE).I picked this phone up for the wife, and she only complains now in then, I have to get the book out and figure out how to fix things.Most of the time she pushes a wrong button now and ten.She is always taking pictures.This phone does everything except cook meals.",4
"The only thing it doesnt do is the laundry

The Nokia 3650 can be described with one word: WOW! This phone is one the best phones on the market to date, with it's built in camera, video recorder, and bluetooth. I use most of its features on a daily baisis, such as the converter. The converter converts pretty much any unit to any unit such as kilometers to miles. It has a composer as well, just like my old Nokia 3390 did. It composes ringtones in monophonic, but it's still cool. If you're a businessman, and have a hard time associating people's names to their faces, you can easily take a picture of them and embed it into their contact information, so anytime they call, or you scroll through the address book, you see their face. T-mobile's service is good. I live in the Bay Area, and I barely have any dead zones. I had Sprint PCS before, and T-mobile is far beter. The phone is GSM, which was useful on my trip to Israel, because I got to use it there.All in all, this phone can easily compete with Sony Ericsson's P800. The P800, might have a steeper price tag, but for this price (free after rebates), the 3650 is a wise choice for anyone looking for a VERY nice phone",3
"Awesome Phone

My last phone was the ultra-crappy Kyocera 2235 with Verizon. (If you're thinking of getting it, I absolutely urge you to avoid it at all costs!) This beauty of a phone really lets me live the good life (and for FREE I might add). I've had the 3650 for 3 months now, and it's the greatest phone I've ever used. Not only is the T-Mobile reception pretty good, but the built in still picture/video camera is amazing. The pictures are fantastic for a phone, and although the video isn't as great, it records sound, and is good enough to capture the magic of a moment. The color screen is big and beautiful, and shows colors very well. The t-zones internet is good, but sort of slow, so don't count on it as the actual internet, just a very cool feature that is good for e-mail, and other things like movie times and sports figures. The keypad takes some getting used to, but is no reason not to buy this phone. Also, some people commented on the size of the phone. It may be larger than most, but it's much lighter than you'd expect, and the size really doesn't bother me. I've had no problem putting it in my pants or jacket pocket. It feels big in the hand, but can really fit anywhere. BUY THIS PHONE NOW!!!!!",4
"Nokia #1

This has to be the finest phone Nokia ever put out! This is thefirst phone I have seen that has a Secure digital flash card (16 Mb)storage. It can be removed and put in a card reader to download the pictures (JPEG format) you took with the phone to your computer. And the camera takes half decent pics to boot! They look better on the computer screen then in the phone. You can also take any pic with a digital camera, use photo software to resize it to 640 x 480, put it on the SD card and show it on the phone screen! Nokia mentions none of this in the user guide. The other features on this phone are great. The menu system is icon driven, very easy to see and use. The layout of the buttons is kind of wierd, but you get used to it. It also has PDA style memo and calendar entries. Also a great calculator. Too much more to mention. GET THIS PHONE, YOU WILL LOVE IT!",4
"Cutting edge phone for every James Bond fan

I'm very impressed with the web browsing on the 3650. I can get directions, find shops nearby, use the yellow pages, and look up directions right from my phone. I feel like I have a GPS in my hands when I'm using this superb Nokia device.The 3650 also captures pictures in 640 x 480, which isn't bad at all for a phone camera. After transferring the pictures back to your PC, you may wish to do some color correction and digital noise elimination in Photoshop. Many of the early digital cameras (1995 - 1996) offered resolutions only up to 640 x 480; in fact, I still have an old digital camera (circa May '96) that doesn't even offer resolutions that high.Bluetooth connectivity with the 3650 has worked well for me. I've been able to transfer files to and from the phone via BT. The USB/BT adapter that I own is made by Belkin.I'm also amazed by the battery strength of this device. I had a long conversation with someone and later noticed that the phone's battery meter still showed full power. That strength is a dramatic improvement over my Nokia 8290.So much is good about this phone that I do not have the space to discuss everything. I highly recommended this fantastic piece of technology from Nokia.",4
"fantastic phone

This phone is amazing! I almost drained the whole battery the day I got it by just taking pictures. I've had a lot of fun with it. The pictures taken look a lot better then i thought they would, but I don't know how they look on a computer, I'm still deciding whether or not to get tzones. The video, however, was a little less than I expected. It's kinda blurry, but I guess you can't ask for too much from a phone. I was a little aprehensive about the size of it, but it really isn't that bad. The circular keypad isn't bad either. Plus, someone brought to my attention that most of the calls you make will be in your address book, so you won't even be using the keypad that much anyway. The battery charges really fast. I also haven't had any problems with reception or lost calls yet. The speaker phone is a great feature. It is also very light. I just can't say enough good things about this phone. My only real problem with it is how long it will take to get the rebates back, seeing as you have to get your first bill before you can even send off for them.",4
"Excellent Phone with minor flaws

I have been using this phone for 2 months and I must say it is absolutely wonderful. The reason i did not give it 5 star is because it does have minor flaws. Some of the most glaring are:1. After a few days of using the phone i realised that the response time was quite slow on this phone. You would have to wait 3-4 seconds to enter a menu. This also happened when the battery was fully charged. Sometimes its just frustrating to wait for so long.2. In very rare cases, when you switch from one screen to another there is a lag. For ex: You are in the contacts page and want to exit it. On clicking the exit button the new screen will load but parts of the old screen will linger on for a few seconds. Visually, very unpleasing.3.Size is a little big. Sometimes its difficult to carry it around. You will need big pockets !!!4.Very rarely, the phone will not let you log back in even though you enter the correct password. It will give you a general system error and you will have to restart the phone.These are the most glaring of problems I have come across. But dont get me wrong. Despite these, I LOVE the phone and its great. Rest everything is great about the phone. I will not go into the laurels since most of you would be interested in the drawbacks only. Thats what you want to look for while shopping.BOTTOMLINE: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the phone if you can put up with minor flaws and are not a size freak.Happy Shopping!!!",3
"Best Phone for the price

I have researched for cell phones for a month and found this one the best for this price. Battery life is fine has a big screen and have tons of features, it's size is little big but if you need lots of features, go for it. Fun features are 10sec video with sound, nice picture quality, games and more games to download. IR also works fine with Nokia suite for 3650 app. which is available for download from Nokia's site. It also works as a PDA. So you get everything for a very low price.Somebody had mention about boot problem, I had it too once but it's not a problem if you hold power button for few seconds till it finishes boot process it will work fine.Well, if you have this phone enjoy it, but if you do not have this phone(believe me) get it.",4
"The Best Nokia or Cell Phone Available in the U.S.

I will not belabor the technical aspects of this phone--but I will sing higest praises to Nokia for making it available in the U.S. Now, if Americans would avail themselves of the data functions of this phone and not just the voice, AT&T, T-Mobile and Cingular "Internet" dl/ul prices would be cheaper.This is, simply put, the best phone on the market to date! The camera is great, that it shoots short videos is amazing, and couple it with the very comfortable Jabra Bluetooth headset, and you have a true deal that even P.T. Barnum himself would be envious of.There are other phones with more vivid colors or larger screens, etc., but you get so much more phone than any other is capable of today (in the US). You can't go wrong--and it's free! How can you beat it? You can't.",4
"My super new phone

This is a great phone. I reset the left and right button to be video camera and still photo. Reset the resolution to high for good pictures. Now use the infrared to downoad to the PC and email to your friends. I also reset the background image and downloaded tons of free games (regular and java) and more than 80 songs and set them as my ring tones. Added all those images as tags for my contacts. It does take me a while before I tracked down a transparent cover with clip (I ordered from Canada...) and a crystal keypad.... You can also compose music, use your phone as a remote control (download that - free), to-do list, e-mail, etc.",4
"A good semi-pda phone

GREAT PHONE ...one you get use to the nubering layout, also i think its better than the convesional mobile phone layout.My previous phone was a 6310i (the best phone in the world) so the size of the 3650 was not an issue. The good things about the phone arePros,1...symbian operating system2...a large screen3...The ability to synchronise your address book and contacts (every field)4...The system is totally user configurable5...video with sound capability6 .. memory expantion slot (16mb inc)7.. there are a lot of third pary symbian apps for the phoneie mp3 player, tv remote control etc.Cons,As a power PDA user, I miss the ability to synchronise my outlook inbox and notes with the phone. I also think that the software included is not as flexible as the pcsuite included with the Nokia 6310iNokia gives a new meaning to bluetooth compatability",4
"4 days with the 3650, what do I think?

OkayBeing a bit of a gadget freak I had to get the Nokia 3650 phone. I've had it 4 days and it's not disappointing. What do you really care about?Photos - Taking the phone out for the evening is fun - in most cases (and dimly lit bars) you can get a good picture of fun being had. The phone struggles in really low light conditions, and even in the 'night' photo mode your object has to hold very still to get a sharp photo, (not good after one too many drinks). One thing I really like is that after you take a picture the phone automatically sharpens it and in most cases gets a good pic. The camera is dead easy to use and works best with portrait photos of individuals and small groups of people. Outdoor photos in plenty of light work great.Easy to use - One of the reasons for going Nokia is their amazing user interface, having just moved on from a Sony Ericsson T68 it had to be better, and the phone didn't disappoint. Although not as simple as the earlier versions of the interface, it's still leagues ahead of all the other manufacturers.Interface - Due to some PC nightmares, my bluetooth connection isn't running. My big gripe here is why can't you get a cable to wire the connection between the phone and PC - either I missed it or this is a weakness. I don't like being forced to use IR (painfully slow), or having to mess around with bluetooth - I think this is something future phones need to figure out.Faceplate - the faecplate the phone comes with is pretty ugly - I think this is a plan by Nokia to make people buy there xpress on covers but it's easy enough to change them. Plan on this in your purchase.Well that's about it for now - I'm going to keep playing with the phone for a bit (maybe till I next renew my contract anyway!)Cheers",3
"Minor flaws, but nothing to keep someone from buying it

It took me forever to shop for a phone. I looked a bunch of other phones (samsung s105, panasonic GU87, i don't even remember) and a month after getting this phone, it's da-- good.Bad:Same as what everyone else says. Keypad takes a few days to get used to, and the phone's big (not really, only 5 inches) but fine if you have big pockets (me) or you're a girl/woman and carry a purse. It's got so many features, it takes a lil while to get used to but there's no way around that. T-mobile doesn't have the biggest coverage area but it's all good if you're in a big city or on an interstate (and ATL, where I live). Vibration's a lil weak and ringer/speakerphone aren't gonna be loud enough if you're in a club or something, but most people don't go to clubs to take a conference call.Good:Good sound and signal. Screen's big and easy to read. It's got tri-band GSM, so you can use it if you're a businessman or just a kid who wants a phone and it works almost anywhere in the world. Bluetooth and infrared (I can't afford all the stuff you need for bluetooth, so I use infrared) means no wires. The phone menus are easy to use and keep track of everything you do on it and include calendar, to do list, address book, and you can download more programs for anything else you could want to do on a phone. You can send and receive e-mails and go online. This thing isn't about to replace your PDA, but it gets close. The MMC card lets you listen to music and watch movies (I just bought a new card so I can listen to 2 hours of mp3 music or watch 2 full-length movies, but I had to get a video program to make the file size smaller). I even have games on there that are like Playstation games (no, i'm not sh----- you). The camera quality is better than a lot of phones. It's not like you can toss your regular camera, but you'll use the phone camera. Voice and one-touch dialing are nice. Buttons are all easy to press. The phone doesn't feel cheap or flimsy. Battery life's a week and and a few days if you don't touch the phone, but if you play games and everything, it'll only last you about half a week (no s--- the more you use it the faster the battery drains). And thas about it.It's not the perfect phone. It would have been if Nokia wasn't dumb as a brick with the keypad and phone size. If this was a flip phone and it had a regular keypad it would be the perfect phone. But if you're torn between this and a smaller phone with less features and stuff on it like the motorola flip phone or the samsung s105, get this one.",4
"Great phone - pda - digital recorder !

Get this great phone, get a blutooth USB thingy, download the manager software from nokia website and this works just like a pda. You can expand the 16MB with a MMC/SD card. Very happy with it. Wish it had a case...",4
"My super new phone

This is a great phone. I reset the left and right button to be video camera and still photo. Reset the resolution to high for good pictures. Now use the infrared to downoad to the PC and email to your friends. I also reset the background image and downloaded tons of free games (regular and java) and more than 80 songs and set them as my ring tones. Added all those images as tags for my contacts. It does take me a while before I tracked down a transparent cover with clip ... and a crystal keypad ... You can also compose music, use your phone as a remote control (download that - free), to-do list, e-mail, etc.",4
"Great phone for palm user

Have this phone for 2 months now. If you are a Palm user, it is great!Downloaded 800 contacts with 1600 phone numbers to the phone via the Nokia software suite, my Palm Contacts datafile, and the IRDA port of my laptop for FREE! Took 1 hour. Now, I just look up and dial I can (and do) beam /receive contacts to / from other Palm users, too. Try to enter 1600 phone numbers by hand, and you'll see what I mean.Also works well with the (new) Jabra BT200 Bluetooth headset: don't even feel it, and am still startled when it rings in my ear.Great phone....thanks Amazon....",4
"So much more than a phone..

This unit is so much more than a phone. The key to this phone is the 16mb removeable mutimediacard, because the phone will not freezed due to memory issues, like others may do. Simply purchase a larger 128mb or 256mb chip and away you go. Other phones may do similar tasks but may not have the removeable memory feature which is key when incorporating Calendar, Photos, downloading programs, and video functions.",4
"It's almost smart... but flawed, and annoyingly so.

This is my first phone since owning an Ericsson RX280L, and I had gotten used to unlimited Internet access and long battery life as necessary features for a phone and service. The Nokia 3650 will browse the Web, and the battery is fairly long-lived. On those counts, this is a perfectly acceptable upgrade. However, when you rate it on its own merits, there are some points to consider.One, it uses MMC flash for storage. MMC isn't exactly the most popular format -- Secure Digital (SD) would have been a far better choice -- and so comparable capacities cost more for MMC than SD flash. What I find disappointing about the MMC choice is that offering MMC *and* SD isn't very difficult in itself. In fact, Lexar sells the Trio which handles Sony Memory Sticks, SD, and MMC quite nicely and compactly. Minor point, perhaps, but consider your current flash memory investments before buying the phone.I love the camera. Good snapshots, neat little movies that pick up sound, and even a sound recorder. So the added utility of the phone is very attractive, making the flash memory issue a little more than minor (imagine owning five SD cards and realizing none of them work in this phone).The Symbian OS is a dog. It's a slow dog, that annoys me to no end. The bootup time for this is comparable to Windows 3.1. Really! A PocketPC or Palm device, by comparison, has no boot time (well, the Palm OS has no boot time, PocketPC negligible for warm boot). I'm not a big fan of this OS, or its abilities.Nav of settings, utilities, etc. is a little complex. There's a handful of ways to get at phone settings, for example, and there's probably a million little shortcuts you can use... and would probably not want to memorize. Programmable front buttons let you choose oft-used apps (Camera and Bluetooth, for example) and it supports one-touch dialing... well, one-key plus the green ""ON-Go-Dial"" circle.SIM card support; store numbers on your SIM or the MMC card or the phone memory. Seasoned travelers would likely store numbers on the SIM. Onto Bluetooth and synchronizing.Nokia's PC Suite is powerful, if you can get it to work. Setting up your PC to use a Bluetooth stack isn't trivial (lookup Jon's ""Definitive Blueeooth Guide"" for the best help; also geekzone.co.nz). When it does work, it's wonderful. Pull off images, upload WAVs to use as ringtones, save all settings for backup, synchronize Outlook contacts and calendar to the phone, superb utility if you get it to go.All this leads me to a solid conclusion: the Treo 600 kicks its butt. PalmOS, SD card support, most mature synchronization utility available. Aside from the cool camera functionality, this phone is not the best you can buy, leading me to believe that the true future of mid- and high-end phones, as well as PDAs of the same class, to be full convergence of the two. And so with that in mind, get this phone if it's free with a new contract... then wait for smartphone prices to drop.Fred",3
"Love it

I purchased this cel phone a few months ago because several co-workers had it and loved it. It is a great little phone. I work for an airline and I have been able to take it with me to the UK and can keep contact with my family with no problems. The pictures turn out really well (not as good as a digital camera) but people are always impressed when I email a photo I have taken from the phone. I have had no problems with the body of the phone or with reception. It gets better reception than any phone I have had. Plus, it's free! I received my 2 $150 rebate checks in no time at all. Highly reccommended & I'm about to buy one for my mother for christmas.",4
"One of the best phones currently available!!!

Being from the wireless industry, I have the opportunity to try many unique phones. By far, this is the best phone that I have ever used. The Pros:Very easy to use.Full Color menu with tons of applicationsThe Latest Technology - send photos and video to any recipient with easeIn-tenna boast a very powerful reception and qualityCons: The dial pad is slightly different, but very easy to use.Overall, I highly recommend this phone. With an included 16 MB memory card, I can store over 200 pics that offer great 4"x6" resolution. Definitely a buy for those shopping for a new phone.",4
"Impressions after 3 days w/ Help for Bluetoothers

After 3 days and a good bit of online research, here are my experiences: The 3650 has a good feel, very lightweight, nice design, clean interface and fairly easy to navigate. I agree with others that it has a cheap/non-durable feel v. other Nokia products I've used or held. I can't imagine it would survive a hard drop on concrete. I bought the phone primarily because of the bluetooth connectivity & PC sync capability (I'm an avid outlook user). The camera is a bonus and I honestly don't expect much from it given the resolution.A few things to note: Nokia's PC Suite software is not terribly robust. It provide poor, non descriptive error messages and sometimes lets prompt boxes slip behind other open applications. I also understand from a posting on Expansys.com (great site for wireless purchase & review of wireless products) that the PC Suite software uses Bluetooth software not compatible with most USB Bluetooth dongles. I'm giving it a shot anyway.3 days w/ limited use, isn't enough time to review a product. After struggling mightly to get the bluetooth connection to work for data syncing (IR operates at about 1/7th of the speed, so Bluetooth is prefered for me)...Will update as I use the phone more...One snag I hit is that the Outlook sync prompts would not let me select my calendar & contacts folders. After calling my IT department and Nokia (their tech support is fairly basic and does not offer help with Outlook) I found a .PST file had been moved. I removed the pointer in the folder tree for the PST file & after that I could ""see"" the calendar & contacts folders in the PC suite software.Hope this helps!",3
"The best FREE Phone-Entertainment-Internet-Business device!

This phone can be used as a phone, digital camera, voice recorder, digital video recorder, full screen movie viewer, file storage solution, document viewer, travel info companion, foreign language translator, internet access, actual MP3 Music with voice instead of polyphonic ringtones. All of the above is expandable with the MMC cards (my 128MB MMC card holds several video clips, 2-hour movie, music files, my documents & presentations, photos and everything else). All features are easily accessible via menu button & j-stick. Also this phone is equipped with InfraRed and Bluetooth for wireless transfer of data between other devices. Nokia 3650 is based on Symbian Operating System, so there are plenty 3rd party software available for it - anything you could think of.This phone is not for writing memos! I own this phone for about a year, and I never type on it - there is no need. I hardly ever use the keypad.99% of people complaining about this phone actually complain about Amazon rebates, bad signal reception by their providers or they don't like the looks of the phone. All of this has nothing to do with the Nokia 3650 phone and it's functionality they are getting for FREE.There are no other FREE phones that offer the same features!",4
"fun phone

Of course any color phone is going to have a short battery life. The same way that any color lap top has a shorter battery life, it uses more energy. I love my phone, people are generally suprised that it is a phone when they see it. You get used to dialing the numbers at a rapid pace just like any other phone. I got my phone straight from the provider i use for my cell phone, so i dont know about the amazon rebate, my phone cost me about 99 dollars. For basic functions and a few advanced ones its a great phone.",3
"It does what is says it's going to do.

I got this phone in October and it's been great so far. All of the features work. It is bigger than other phones but it is soooo fun to play with when you have some extra time on your hands. I've really appreciated it while standing in long shopping lines. I think you can get the most from this phone only if you sign up for internet access through your service provider. The icing on the cake is the fact that it's free with Amazon and T-Mobile rebates.",3
"I'm lovin it !!

very good phone for the price you pay. That is $0. Every thing is excellent. no problems. people say it is big but i think u gotta hold your phone properly in your hand to feel it.Just go for it. This phone will redefine the next generations of mobile phones people will be using.",4
"Little PDA.............

I love my Nokia 3650! The built-in camera really surprised myself and some friends as it takes some pretty impressive pictures! I feel that it should have a "shutter cover" to protect the camera. That is why it only received 4 out of 5 stars.You can buy additional software since this phone is a Symbian OS product. With all the cool software out there, I am truly using this phone as a PDA.",3
"Best phone currently on the market!

Hey Gary Chia or whatever your name is... pretty good review but you can use this phone on any international GSM network. If you buy a t-mobile subsidized model all you have to do is request an unlock code from t-mobile and they'll respond with an unlock code anywhere from a day to three days. Think before you type. I used my phone all throughout Europe with providers from each country i was in.",4
"Nice features, but it's a phone first...

I'm shocked that one of the biggest cell phone companies would fall into such a horrible design trap. In their effort to make this phone look "cool," they placed the buttons in a circle around the center of the phone. How many people are used to dialing with such a keypad? It's not prohibitively difficult, but it's enough of a hastle to simply go with a comparable phone with a normal keypad. Nokia should remember that the 3650 is a phone first. Unfortunately, in this case, they sacrificed usability for appearance.",1
"Just about the best!

This being my first mobile, I am very happy with what I started off with. Crystal clear reception and the features are amazing. I had a whole load of contacts on my PDA and the infrared data transfer was a breeze. The size is a wee bit big, and the buttons need sometime to get used to. The photos come out fine(0.3MPixels). Just need a blue tooth device to start transferring to my PC. Beautiful piece!",4
"Krazy Keypad

Nokia has been known for thinking outside the box and creating innovative designs. I think they may be going too far with the 3650. I owned the thing for one day and couldn't deal with the circular keypad. Maybe I'm just retarded, but my fingers are trained to dial using a traditional keypad and it just took too much effort to have to learn where the keys were on this phone. Another criticism is that this phone is too damned thick. If it weren't for these 2 things, I probably would have grown to like the phone, being a big fan of Nokia in general. I'm now using the Motorola T722i and like it a lot (even though I'm not a fan of the flip phone).",1
"Cell phone with lots of promises!

I was amazed to see this phone as being the best seller. Probably because its free with new service and promises to do a lot of things.Pro's,1. It has a big color screen with decent quality.2. It is based on Symbian OS, which means you can load many applications like mp3go, document viewers, games etc.3. Has a slot for MMC card. Which means you can add a 128MB MMC card and put lots of mp3 on it.4. Speakerphone mode very well in silent areas.5. Faceplates can be changed easily once the old one gets scratched or to just for fun.6. Camera is the best you will find on a cell phone. It has a real utility inspite of low resolution and is very easy to use.7. Good reception and no ugly antenna like in Motorola and Samsung phones. Antennas break in your pocket.8. Can record even a video and also play them fine. The processor on the phone can handly 128kbps mp3 playback and still function as a cell phone.9. Comes bundled with a 16MB SD card and about 4MB internal memory to store hundred's of pics. This better that most 3MP digital camera's!10. Uses standard Nokia charger/battery/headphone jack etc. Which means you can use most of your old Nokia accessories.Con's,1. Battery life is poor, needs daily charging. Nokia designed new color screen phone but kept old battery.2. Menu's aren't as intuitive as on traditional Nokia phones. This one uses Symbian which is more like a PDA. Also way too many buttons.3. Screen's backlight turns off very quickly, even when u r playing a game! Haven't found a way to change this. Very annoying.4. The battery door is a bit flimsy and moves. The case is also ordinary plastic not metallic like an Elph or V60.5. Its huge compared to other small phones and also a bit bulky.6. Keypad is weird and takes some time to get used to, esp for SMS use. Games aren't fun either because of the keypad.7. MMC card slot is not easily accessible like in a PDA. A bit painful to upload/download mp3 songs and pics.8. Doesn't support SD cards, only MMC.9. Low max ring volume means you will miss many calls.10. Weird implementation of Bluetooth means only some BT devices work with it.Its not perfect though. It needs better battery, screen and keypad. Also its too big/bulky for a cell phone. This phone from Nokia has almost every feature you can ask from a cell phone.",3
"Mac USers: It is now compatible!

This phone is loaded with features and since yesterday, is now compatible with macs. It's easy to use and worth every penny.",4
"Very nice phone!

I've had this phone for 2 weeks & I have to admit that I am very impressed!The only phone I can compare this to is my Samsung S-105 which is also a very nice phone.Reception is great! I've yet to lose a call & it does as well as my Samsung which is traditionally a "good reception" phone.The circular keypad is actually great for me! My Samsung's keys are so small & tightly packed that texting is a chore. Not so on the 3650. Very easy to type.Which brings up the software....it is great! Much more intuitive than the S-105's offering.The camera takes very good pictures for sending to email & it sends them quickly. Same with the video.So why would I rate the Samsung evenly when the Nokia does many things better?Well, the Nokia is big. Not too huge but too big for my tastes. My wife carries it in her purse so size isn't a factor for her.The Nokia is also light....which is good & bad. It feels "cheezy" but has yet to show me that it is, in fact, "cheezy".It's just plain & simply a fun phone! Grab one for the wife or older kids...they'll love it!",3
"excellent phone and features

I love my 3650 w/T-Mobile. Far better reception than my old Sprint PCS Qualcomm, better sound quality, better display, faster access to stored phone numbers.The other features are icing on the cake, and what excellent icing! The problem with digital cameras is you don't take them everywhere, but how about when it's built into your cellphone? Ditto for PDA's, I've had a Palm for four years now and almost never take it with me. Now I've got all of those in one device that I *do* carry around all the time. All it's missing is an MP3 player and I'd be all set. :)Downsides: some emailed text messages from non-phones have a number instead of the sender in the Sender field, so when you reply you need to use the ""find email address"" option instead of reply -- no big deal, and this may be T-Mobile or something weird with my account rather than the phone. AIM is awkward either via XHTML browser or SMS commands, but there are downloadable IM clients out there that can help if you care about that -- really if you want to AIM people while mobile you'd be better off with a Hiptop or Blackberry or the like, not a phone. The screensaver isn't as cool or as customizable as everything else is.",4
"An awesome phone

I bought this about 2 months ago, its a great phone, the options are great, the games and ease of use with the menu's. I thought the keypad would be a pain or hard to get used to. The first day it was kinda tricky, but after the first day it seemed normal. The screen is big and easy to read. The battery lasts very good. With normal talk time, Id say 2 days without recharging. The video is also pretty good. I havent played with that too much but its a cool option. The camera quality suprises everyone I show, and it has come in real handy a few times. I have a new baby (6 month old), so those times you wish you had a camera, it came in VERY handy. ...",4
"almost perfect, but....

Great Phone!!! Everything you need for style and function is in this phone, except: large size, button position, great color(but not the best), rather not efficient battery usage..That's all!!!",3
"Great Nokia packed with features

NOKIA 3650 is packed full of great features...all of which are easy to operate. The camera is especially easy to use. I have had no problems with lock up or reception as others have reported. The only problem I have had is keeping other people from playing with it. The functions are very entertaining, and creating pictures and messages to send to others is easy to do. The dial is an especially creative with its circular design. It really makes the phone stand out from the rest. The entire phone is a real attention getter, but proves to be just as practical as it is attractive. Battery life is much longer than I would expect for the functions this phone performs.I have not dropped mine as another reviewer did, I will continue to avoid doing so as it would be a careless thing to do. Look for rebates from nokia or service providers. It will be well worth your investment no matter what you pay.",4
"Its a great Phone for its value

Its really a great phone with lot of java enabled features if you are really a techie, you can do manythings on this phone. I loved this phone, as java is open programming platform you will find lot of freeware utilities to play with. I installed some freeware software available and those programs are really cool. Good thing is any java techie can write their own programs (isn't it amazing?)",4
"Wonderful Phone! Get it for free while you can!

This really is an excellent cell phone. Other reviewers have told all about the large screen, fantastic pic quality (to par with still pictures taken by a high-quality web cam) and great features.I would like to add that it does not feel too light or flimsy to me. What needs to be considered is that it uses a very small, very lightweight, li-ion battery, which some reviewers may not be used to. In previous phones I've owned, the battery weighed at least three times what the phone itself weighed. Not so here. Not only is the battery light, it charges FAST with the included AC charger.Another great feature is that the outer screen comes off with the faceplate. So, if you're like me and tend to drop your phone and scratch the screen, it's nothing to worry about. I know that this is a fairly common feature, but it's irritating to have a phone without it.Another thing that I like is that if you decide to change covers, the body of the phone is a neutral off-white that will match anything. No annoying black or silver!Some reviewers have criticized the storage. While the phone memory itself is relatively small at 3 megs (well, that's small when you're taking 640x480 pics with a cell phone!!) you need to remember that it comes with a 16 meg removable memory card.I've been taking pictures of everything in sight for the last week and I still have tons of space. The high quality thumbnail sized images I've taken have been around 1 kb. The memory card holds 16 megs. You do the math and tell me it doesn't hold enough pictures!Having the internal antenna hasn't been a concern for me. I can't really gauge how well it works compared to phones with extendable antennas, since i've had different service providers in the past, but it seems to be far superior. And so much more attractive.Another thing that's attractive is the customizable wallpaper on the standby screen. Those of you that have looked at the provided pictures may worry that you're stuck with the ugly t-mobile wallpaper, but you can take a picture and save it as your wallpaper inside of 10 clicks.The only thing I didn't like about the phone is not only a matter of personal preference, but easily remedied. The number keys are made of hard plastic, and ""clicky."" The center button in particular makes a noise as loud as the keypad tone! Makes it a little hard to be discreet in a meeting. But as I said, it's not a big deal, and can most likely be fixed by spending a few dollars on a softer keypad, though I can't confirm that.My second complaint isn't about the phone itself, it's the fact that it didn't come with a car charger. I know that car chargers aren't expensive to buy separately, but had i paid full price for this phone (which i didn't ... thanks amazon!) i would have been annoyed that I spent [alot of money] on a phone and still had to go out and buy a car charger. I suppose that the included ear piece makes up for it.One word of warning: You may be getting a free phone, but you can expect to spend a lot of money. You'll want to use the t-zones (if you're a t-mobile customer that is), and the cost of emailing a few pictures from your phone or downloading some new ring tones can add up alarmingly fast. If you choose not to do that, you can buy a bluetooth accessory for your pc and transfer your data that way. Either way, it's not cheap, a big concern if you're a student like I am.Granted, it's a perfectly functional phone without buying either, but not nearly as fun.Grab this phone for free while you can! You won't regret it!",4
"I love this phone

I have a PocketPC PDA which is great, but once I held the Nokia 3650 in my hand I understood what the PDAs are aiming for but don't quite get. This phone is really a little computer that fits in your hand and you can operate it with your thumb. It does everything that I use my PDA for -- the only thing it's missing is a CompactFlash expansion slot for a network card so I can connect it to my home wireless network and the Internet.",4
"Acceptable so far...

I did a lot of research on the phone before I bought it and my premonitions are realized. The phone, being packed with overwhelming function and gadgetry, is slow at times. In particular, from screen to screen when selecting a function. after playing with for a while you will feel like you're using a slow computer, where the programs takes a while to load up. I've only had for a couple days, so I havne't had a chance to try out all the functions yet. One concern I do have is how lint free the camera lense will remain. The phone can be taken apart easily for cleaning, but I think that'll only loosen the fitting and allow more dust and lint to get in. And yes - the dial pad WILL take some getting use to. If you just want a phone you can plug in, charge up, and be ready to go, this is probably not it. For its many functions will require a lot of setting up.",3
"after the long wait....

i've been waiting for this phone to get released here ever since i left the UK 2 years ago when it was just about to be released there. well, it's finally here, and actually i have yet to purchase it for two reasons - one - amazon doesn't 'do' cingular wireless (my current carrier) WHY?? - and two - the lack of bluetooth support from nokia for the mac OS's...i'm really responding to the review from the person who contacted nokia cust. service and spoke with someone. well, i went to the nokia website and kicked off. i have done this in the past and they've gotten back to me. basically, they need to know there are MAC users out there that will use it. and as a MAC finatic and a lover of nokia's there's no way i'm getting the cheap and nasty sony ericsson t68 (my husbands is already wrecked). so if you like this phone and have a MAC i suggest letting them know they should get their acts together.",3
"Awesome

Easy to use. Love the sound clip. Nobody else has anything close that will touch this. EVERYONE raves at the design of it. Love the different dial pad. Easy to type text messages, too. Must have for any telephony-techno-geek.",4
"Vindigo Maps Make this a Winner!

Okay, I'm not going to state the obvious (5 stars!) But I do want to say that I've been looking for a ""Mapquest-on-a-phone"" for lack of a better description. I love using Mapquest to print me a map of a location before driving out. I live in L.A. and so driving directions can be frustrating.Vindigo seems to be the only app for the Nokia 3650 that can draw maps on the screen! For $3.99 a month, I think it's an excellent value! It's tricky finding out how to download it. Even Vindigo's website won't tell you! So here it is: Menu> Services> mMode> What's New!> New Games Frenzy> Go> Vindigo 2.0>Download and pay with e-Wallet and you're off!",4
"Okay, Now I need Some ones Help

I have the phone ordered and arriving Monday.I do not even want to open the case it comes in if someone cannot explain how it connects to Lotus notes calendar.Someone please just generally explain that it was easy to do and does actually work.",3
"Great! ...

This phone is great!... It has a camera and all sorts of games. It has an awesome display!",3
"Best thing to hit cell phones since digital signal

Is this phone the end of privacy, or is it the best new commercial product introduction of the year? The answer, I think, is both. This phone does everything it advertises, and with a Java-enabled Linux core the potential for what is to come is staggering. Get one quick, this may end up being an EBay classic in a few years.",4
"Pathbreaking cellphone

The circular keypad attracted me. The phone (or is it a computer!) is easy to use. It is lightweight. I have a silver express-on cover and it looks great. The software is awesome. It is open-source, so I hope that great new software is in the pipeline. The 3650 is packed with features. Also, the screen resolution is great. The call clarity leaves something to be desired. The calls sound better on the handsfree that is supplied with the 3650. A few complaints. The after-sales service in Bangalore, India is atrocious. There is still no accessory available. The Nokia Service Centres are clueless about the software. They have no protective plastic bits for the lens, and so on. Local adaptation of the manual is desired. I am happy that this is my first mobile!!",3
"Cool ployphonic ringing tones

This is excellent phone. I like the polyphonic ring tones.",4
"Nothing but aggravation!!

I had this phone for 4 months.Cons:Poor receptionSuper bulkyCamera phone resolution is so-soPros:Good speakerphone",1
"Good phone but no touch screen

This would have been a perfect phone. Too bad it doesn't have a touch screen, otherwise I could have just use it as a PDA.",2
"Can you say: "BRICK" ???

When I first saw the Nokia 3650, I thought that this was the answer to all of my prayers for a phone with all of the bells and whistles available. Nice big color screen, camera, GSM, speakerphone, etc. And it was, except for one HUGE (punn intended) drawback: This thing is absolutely painfully large and heavy. Size wise, this thing takes me back to circa 1990 when phones were big, bulky, and you had to carry them around in their own briefcase. Sure it's got some nice features (like I really need a video camera on my phone that takes poor quality 15 second clips of choppy video!!! Sign me up!). But give me a break, do I really need ALL of these things on a cell phone and if so, does it have to be the same size and weight as a brick (it's even bigger than my land line 900 mhz cordless telephone!!!). Am I really supposed to be keeping this thing in my pocket? I think I'll hire a guy just to tag along with me everywhere I go, carrying my phone for me. If I used this phone daily, I'd have to switch arms every day just to make sure my arm muscles grew larger at the same rate!! And to tell you the truth, I have seen this phone side by side with the Sony Ericsson 610 and the screen size is almost identical (Nokia takes up 25% of the top of the screen with it's logo and a clock!), they are the same with respect to clarity (despite what other people have said on here), and the cameras on each takes almost the same exact quality photos (indistinguishable on the screens of both phones - not sure about if they're emailed). The Sony Ericsson 610 is smaller, sleeker, lighter, pleasing to the eyes, has just as many (if not more) useful features, and quite honestly is an all around better phone. Don't even get me started with the absurd layout of the dial pad on the Nokia 3650 (I think a monkey designed it). Can you say "UGLY!"? Hey Nokia, I'm sticking with the Sony Ericsson 610 - you can keep your electronic brick with the pretty screen. Now, pass the bananas!",0
"Wow what a phone

This phone does everything and is compatible with palm pilot apps, software, and systems/devices",4
"de best

this phone is tight, i highly rekamend it to yall",4
"Worst customer service

I have received after 15 days, even if I am eligible for number portability, T-mobile was unable to port my number. very bad customer service.",0
"Awesome Phone? PDA? Camera? or Video Cam?

The best thing out of Finland!",4
"Security Concerns

My only concern in ordering phones from Amazon.com is that last I checked, they want to know your DOB, and Social Security number on behalf of the carriers.Amazon has no business in collecting this information. The carriers have been doing this for years. Anytime you buy a phone from them they collect that information anyway. Although according to govt. agencies even they have no business collecting your SS#.Providing credit card number over a SSL connection is ok and I do that all the time on amazon.com. But providing DOB, SS# to amazon.com (even if its using SSL) will make your vital information live on one more database i.e Amazon's database which is ridiculous and not acceptable. So amazon doesn't get my business for the phones.",0
"TOO BIG!!

The phone looks and sounds good its just to BIG!!(Nokia 3650)",3
"WOW!!

This seems like an awesome item,I really like it ,and I plan to buy it so just you dudes wait! I give this item 5 stars because it seems useful ,and I practically LOVE it!",4
"mobile lover

i like because it has every thing in it affter bying this their is nothing to by any thing more",4
"i want to know more data

if want to see new model of 3650 this i mean that new generetion of it. can you send data to my e-mail address?",4
"Not compatible with mac

After hearing many rave reviews on this phone and assessing it's many pluses (mainly bluetooth and expandable memory), I was disappointed to find out that this phone and it's software is not compatible with a mac....And after talking to a Nokia support employee at 1-888-665-4228, I learned that they have no future plans to make it compatible. Too bad, Nokia gets a thumbs down from me! I guess I will be waiting for Sony Ericsson's T-610P.S. After asking if I could listen to my favorite internet stations via real player, he also informed me that the capability was there, but that no providers support it at this time.",2
"5 stars ...

The phone is great except the size. I've used this phone for a week and then returned it to the local store and upgraded to the SAMSUNG S205 instead. Great features but the size and the keyboard really bothers me. Other than that, five stars! ...",4
"A must buy

This is a cool phone. Oh, my mistake, it is not only a phone. It is everything you want in your hand. Camera, camcorder, video, music, internet, what else do you want?",4
"Great phone, lacking in OS X support.

About 6 months ago, I wrote a sticky note for myself entitled ""When I'll get a phone."" T-mobile made the Nokia 3650 available on April 1 and I received mine that day. After a month, here's how it's going:full .Mac integration: Address Book groups, multiple iCal calendars (at mediarights we use about 12), IMAP mail, all over bluetoothiSync support isn't there yet (this month, allegedly) but the Bluetooth adapter (D-link DBT-120, from tekserve) works well for exchanging midi files, photos, addresses, appointments and .sis (program) files.The IMAP mail program is great. I don't expect to ever write much mail on it, but when I need to it's more than serviceable. I do wish I had smarter junk mail filtering, but the .Mac screening does pretty well.color screenIt's beautiful. I don't notice ""only"" 4096 colors on this tiny thing. Anyone who says different is lying. It's very very bright when the backlight is on, and dim but not unreadable when it's off.affordable Internet plan (only sidekick has this?)I pay $10/month for 10MB from T-mobile. I've used about 2/3rds of it. You can use the phone as your primary Internet connection for your computer via bluetooth, and if I ever needed this I'd tear through those ten megs and wish for sidekick's unlimited plan. Until then the 10 megs are plenty.GPRS/GSM network and good reception(only T-mobile has this)The reception is great nearly everywhere, even in Park Slope & Williamsburg, two areas where cell phone reception is notoriously bad. The photo pictures send very quickly, and the web loads fast enough to be usable.a nice camera, 640x480 at least!The camera works wonderfully - much better than any other camera I've seen on a phone/palm/hiptop device. You can see some pictures from Shea Stadium or our garden in Brooklyn taken with phone and judge for yourself. To me, the quality of the pictures is the most pleasant suprise of the phone.The picture syncing should work exactly like iPhoto. Of course, it doesn't yet on the Mac, but I think there is a utility like that for the PC. Once I get my head on straight, I'll join bluetooth-dev group, I'm hoping a fairly simple script could bring over all new photos at once and delete them from the phone. What I'm really hoping is that someone else will do this, of course.There is a lot of good documentation available for developers, but the Nokia Developer's website is ridiculously difficult to naviagte. There is no one page with all documentation indexed by phone or platform, and most of the URLs resists bookmarks. I also hate looking at URLs with commas in them, but that's a personal bias. And forget about Mac support - even though the sample code (C++ and Java) is perfectly readable and heavily commented, you can only compile it into a .sis file on Windows. Most of the good stuff is on the Series 60 and Java pages. There is also a Linux port, so there is hope. I wish there was better developer support for Mac OS X, since the Symbian platform is becoming the standard.The video is in the new 3gpp format. I stress ""new"" because it's entirely unsupported on Windows & Mac OS X. It's supposed to play on the Real One player, but not until the next version.And speaking of Real One, it's nice that it comes with a native Symbian Real One player, but it won't stream anything better than a 40kbps stream. I guess this is to keep bandwidth costs down, but it strikes me as not quite ready. Rob Glaser is betting the bank on Real One being the best mobile streaming software, but I'm not sure they've got the inside track yet.",3
"Boot failure

The phone has some cool features that I liked. However, the phone stopped working altogether after a month's use. When I tried to power the phone on, a flashing 'Nokia' logo appeared for a few seconds and the phone powered back off. I took it to a T-mobile store and they told me that the phone wasn't going through the boot cycle.T-mobile was nice to promptly send me a replacement phone. However, after a weeks use, I had the exact same problem and was forced to send the phone back. Now, I think I have had enough of this phone and it's time to move onto to some other phone that doesn't keep failing to boot. All cool features aside, what are you going to do when the phone refuses to power on!!",0
"Don't get T-Mobile

Do not use T-Mobile for any reason, ever. I'm a 33 year old male who has never experienced a more disorganized, immature, confused company in my life. I bought 2 phones, they activated 4 and during activation somehow managed to give me a phone number that was long distance for anyone to call (about 80 miles south of me in California). When I brought this to their attention they made my phone number further away in the other direction (250 miles north near Washington). I've spent 2 months arguing that I've never had 4 phones. During my last conversation they wanted $400 in disconnection fees for the 2 lines that they disconnected (and I never had)!!!The phone itself has a lot of cool features, but it somehow magically disconnects from customer service if you ask for a T-Mobile respresentative's badge number. The T-Mobile customer service is the absolute worst and just so you know there is no coverage at all in South Dakota - even though everyone else's cell phone works on roam. I strongly recommend finding an alternative provider before looking at any additional phones.",0
"It's nice phone...

Reception of this phone is excellent. I have received it after two days.There are two problems with this phone:1) rotary dialer buttons are a bit small and they are not suitable for all hands.2) games come with phone suck.",3
"terrible!

I bought 2 of these phones...one for me and the other for my wife. We've had them for several months now and had nothing but problems with it. We both had upgraded from a Motorola T720i (terrible as well). Our nokia's turns themselves off everytime constantly. The volume is very sofy even when turned all the way up, making it very hard to hear. Ringer volume is also very soft even at highest setting. We've ordered replacements with hopes of better quality.",0
"not so good....

although this phone is quite cool to look at it is huge. not huge as in comparatively with such phones as the T610 (Sony Ericsson) but huge compared to my dad's Buick LeSabre. the phone does not have 65K colours and has a pathetic camera. the camera is not as good as the T610's or even as good as the camera my sister got free in her barbie doll set. a very dissapointing phone. so big and heavy it tore a hole in my jacket. meanwhile ... from nokia similar price and much better is the 7250i (this is the ugly phone by the way) - do yourselves a favour - dont buy the 3650",0
"I wife loves this phone

5 stars here( the price was great FREE).I picked this phone up for the wife, and she only complains now in then, I have to get the book out and figure out how to fix things.Most of the time she pushes a wrong button now and ten.She is always taking pictures.This phone does everything except cook meals.",4
"Nice phone, but it doesn't work

I bought this phone and had a great time trying out all the features. It was awesome! Within three days it died, just like Maxintosh's. (Flashing logo, no boot) I got a replacement, Woohoo! It died, too. I love the phone, so I asked Amazon to replace it one more time. (They were somehow unaware of any problems with the phone, and I was too.) The third phone now has the same problem in less than three days.Cool phone, but it's no good if I spend more time waiting for replacements to arrive than I do using it. I'm going to the Ericsson T610.",0
"Well-equipped phone

As you well know, has Bluetooth, IR, Camera, PDA, and of course phone functions. I have used every one of them: Bluetooth to sync info to Outlook, exchange data with other phones, and to make the phone act as a fax-out, IR to send information to the phone and to make it act as a modem for my PDA (Sharp Zaurus SL5500), and the camera to just randomly snap pics. Syncing info with Outlook is kind of gnarly and twisted but works eventually.",4
"Love It!

I got the phone through ATT, so I cannot talk about the T-mobile service... But the Phone is awesome!Basically just charged it up and started playing with it. Incredible options, nice suite of PC connectivity software, and beautiful screen. Have downloaded some jPegs for excellent graphics...Honestly think that this phone spanks most of the others I have had, and definitely knocks out my wifes Sanyo (PCS) in terms of screen size, quality and features.Have been taking pictures of decent quality as well.I also picked up the wireless bluetooth headset from Nokia and like it... although I got to admit the phone is much more fun.",4
"Good phone, DO NOT buy from Amazon.com

I've played around with the phone before, it has great features and takes good quality pictures.Unfortunally, this phone is currently under severe back order from Amazon.com. DO NOT order it unless you are willing to wait for over a month to get the phone. I ordered it on beginning of october and waited 2.5 weeks and it wasn't even shipped. So I canceled and reordered. It's been over 2 weeks again and it is still has not been shipped and Amazon just kept on delaying the shipping date.",2
"Nokia 3650

This is my first cell phone. It does many more things than I expected it to. To those people who claim that their 3650 does not record video and sound, it is NOT true I have found software that enables your 3650 to record video and sound at the same time.",4
"Not compatible with a mac

After hearing many rave reviews on this phone and assessing it's many pluses (mainly bluetooth and expandable memory), I was disappointed to find out that this phone and it's software is not compatible with a mac....And after talking to a Nokia support employee, I learned that they have no future plans to make it compatible. Too bad, Nokia gets a thumbs down from me!P.S. After asking if I could listen to my favorite internet stations via real player, he also informed me that the capability was there, but that no providers support it at this time.",2
"Regret buying

I was quite excited to be getting this phone, given all its functionality. The size & key pad were not (and still are not) hinderancs. The ENORMOUS problem has been with its bluetooth functionality. I have spent over 25 hours talking with Nokia customer service & 2 different Bluetooth manufacturers (Belkin & Linksys). None can fix the problem. The bluetooth companies blame Nokia & Nokia blames the bluetooth companies. Meanwhile, my phone's functionality (a KEY reason why I bought this phone) still does not work, I've wasted over 25 hours with tech people, & no answer seems in sight. This has been an exhausting and extraordinarly disapointing purchase. I could NOT recommend this prodect - or Nokia, given their poor customer service - at all.",1
"So full of problems and bugs!

So far I have been very disappointed in this phone. Basically, it has corrupted it's own memory (I had to restore from SD memory), cannot seem to sync up the Time and locks up more than a few times a week.Using bluetooth is a real hassle since it locks up 3 out of 4 times when I use it. The sound quality is fairly awful also.. but I'm not sure if T-Mobile is to blame or if the phone is just really bad. I'm willing to bet it's the phone.All in all, it has so many cool features but half of the time it doesn't seem to work. So, unless I just got a junk phone.. this Nokia is not really impressing me much.Oh, one last thing.. it actually interferes with Cordless phones (yes.. not just using bluetooth! I have been asked not to use my cellphone by Cordless phone users because it causes major static disruption)Sorry to be so negative. It sure seemed like it was going to be a great phone. I guess I'm stuck with it.. so I'll just try to deal with all the problems. :)",1
"Wait until T-Mobile knows how to use Bluetooth

I just got this phone today and I'm sending it back. The buttons stuck on the only 2 calls I made and the phone gets uncomfortably hot! T-Mobile customer service is not at all helpful and I couldn't find anyone who knew about how to hook up bluetooth to my laptop. I have a new laptop with bluetooth already installed and I was able to get the laptop and the phone to connect to each other but I was stalled at a screen that asked for some identifying info from T-Mobile. I was prompted to call them to get my user ID, password, etc. One person I had on the phone sent me to a web page on the T-mobile site to get some software for the bluetooth connection. Only Windows versions of the software were available. When I said I was on a Mac, he either hung up on me or my cheek hit the disconnect button on this poorly designed phone. The rebate deal is great, the phone was free. But, it's still not worth it to me.",0
"Get the phone, try a different service

I am located in downtown Chicago, and the T-Mobile service there is terrible. If you need to reach people or be reached without interruption, do not get this service. I have been outdoors on Michigan Avenue and gotten "No Service" on my phone. I live in Lakeview, and I have had calls dropped every five minutes or so, along with constant "No Service" or "Network Busy" messages. This is even outdoors, where there is no excuse for bad coverage.When I called their customer service, the T-Mobile rep said to me: "Currently, we are having trouble with 13 of our towers in Chicago. It took us a year to get going reliably in New York when we started there, and we have only been in Chicago for six months." The smart money says, don't make the mistake I did--wait six months and check T-Mobile's record then. From talking with associates at work and friends, the other major players--Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T--work fine now in Chicago. Go with one of them until this second rate operation rights itself.",4
"Problems

The features of the telephone are excellent. I often use the Text Messaging, and I also have downloaded a few games, which provide a huge upgrade over snake, and some other basic games available. While I enjoy the phone I purchased on April 15, 2003, I have had to return it 5 TIMES!My phone has also had the same problem each time, which is the phone will appear to have shut down/turn off. When you press the power on/standby button, your phone shows Nokia, and then nokia fades out, as if the phone is restarting. It repeats this vicious cycle 3-4 times, when the phone turns off completely.Maybe the problem is my Memory card? Maybe it's my battery? Each time I've called w/ questions, they insist it is not either of these two options. I have tried another battery, and the same thing happens.My point is that being as the phone is fairly new to the US market, any problems/questions you may have with service will be mighty testing.",1
"Phone is Good, T-Mobile Service is very bad

I am using T-mobile service. In Washington state serivice is very bad. Customer service is not friendly. They know we have year contract so they Use it.NO to T-MObile.Anil K Patel",0
"best ever seen this kind of phone

In my opinion that nokia and samasung are the best phone and don't buy the sony ericsson phone.",4
"Great feature phone

GOOD:have a lot of new featuresBad:The phone size kind of big",4
"No Service Available

We purchased the T Mobile Nokia 3650 phone and service and the phone is amazing.One problem...I can't talk on it.We were sold a service that isn't available in our area.We live in area code 47401 and were told we were in T Mobile range We finally got them to admit that we are in limited range of service.Needless to say,we have no service and the reps at T Mobile have been of little to no help in resolving our problem.I still am not sure if I am going to get a refund for the phone and a cancellation for the service without having to pay penalties!!? It is extremely frustrating.",0
"hi hello I' m joey james de arca I'm very much happy

hi hallo I'm joey james de arca I'm very much happy because if I win this cellphone my mother is very much proud to me. And beside of that I can comunicate my all freinds, and I can call my father because he's not here in the cagayan he's in cebu because I relly relly love my father.",4
"attractive mobile phone

I am very much eager to have this product of amazon. I am very excited about this product.",3
"OVERRATED...

This phone obviously has been givin some buzz because of its video camera feature, but the quality really [stinks] and you can only record 12 seconds. And if you're trying to film something that's moving, the quality is horrible. A major drawback to this phone is its quiet ringtone. YOU CANNOT HEAR IT. plus the ring tone is like 4-poly or something, much less than the samsungs with 40-poly. my sister's samsung s105 makes my phone sound [aweful]-- her ring tone is much richer and louder. also her LCD screen is much more vibrant. This Nokia has only 4,096 colors, whereas the samsung phones have 65,000 colors. Overall, the Nokia 3650 lacks quality in basic features like screen color and ring tone, but has extra features like video camera and phone voice memo. The phone has an overall plastic cheap feel to it too; i feel that if i drop it, it'll be the end.another drawback is its alarm system. YOU HAVE TO SET THE ALARM EVERY SINGLE DAY. You cannot set a fixed daily alarm with the alarm feature. (Instead, you can use the calendar feature to ring every morning at 6am, but then it will mark every day on your calendar, making you think that you have some appointment or meeting when it's only the alarm!) Another thing is that it's so confusing! It will take you a whole 2 or 3 days to explore everything... I mean, it took me a whole day to figure out how to change the ringtone... I couldn't find the right menu. it so happens that the ring tone feature is under the profiles menu.. What the heck?? It should be under SOUNDS or something. This phone is very limited as well.. you can only take so many pictures and video caps before your phone will go ""NOT ENOUGH MEMORY. PLEASE DELETE SOME DATA FIRST"" at EVERYTHING you do, even if you're not trying to take another picture or video.Overall i regret not buying the SAMSUNG v205 camera phone... i think i definitely want to get flip phones..",1
"Some Doubts about Nokia 3650

I am planning to buy this phone, but I don't know whther I can use it to connect my laptop to internet using America Online (AOL)? Can anybody send me details?",4
"Amazing

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"Enquiry

Is this item work in Saudi Arabia?How much it with shipping & handling?",4
"Nice Looking Phone But ...

This phone is HUGE compares to most of the regular phones these days. I bought the phone for its Bluetooth and Internet access capability. The Bluetooth connection works well with generic Bluetooth connectors but not its Infra-red. I had very quickly given up on the Internet access since I could not even connect to it most of the time and when I could, it's slow. However, the emaill access and synchroniztion to Microsoft Outlook works wonderfully as long as I could access the Internet. I have complaints that I sound soft through the phone. It is also annoying that I'll get a text message whenever I get a voice mail. So, you have to delete the message AND the voice mail separately.The ring tone is soft and so, I usually miss my calls. The battery does last for a significant time between charges, at least when it is currently new.",2
"Poor Quality from Nokia

Well, the features are sure fine, but here's my negatives:[T-Mobile is the service provider]1. T-Mobile doesn't have a network that let's this phone (or others) auto-change time when you travel. So you need to update this yourself even though the phone let's you set it to auto adjust. Not bad, but poor service.2. Default ring tone is Get Your Freak On by Elektra's Missy Elliot. Great! But then they hype you to buy it for a buck anyway.3. More critical. I downloaded 5 ring tones and set them for 5 distince contacts. When each one calls I hear only the default ring tone. This feature doesn't work. Same with showing the picture, too.",2
"pretty good phone!

I was expecting this phone to be a real annoyance, but in the end, it was pretty cool! The screen is big making it real easy to do whatever ya need. The camera function is so cool! The pics are really clear and great for posting on a website (I made one just for my camera phone pics!). My two problems with this phone is the size, and the keypad. It is a pretty big piece of hardware, but if it is a purse or something, it won't be a big deal. Also, the keypad is round making it a weird adjustment for a while, but you'll get used to it. All in all, a great buy for anyone lookin for a cool gadget to show off to friends and a very reliable mobile phone!",3
"great phone, but a little too big and confusing

The phone is great, but for more than one week, I can't find the volume button and I have problem to adjust the ring tone volume:) For some funny reason, they don't allow you to adjust the volume except during a call, and they hide the feature of adjusting ring volume in a secret place: the profile! What the hell I should know it's about ring volume! But after you get used to it, it is really a great phone, and I found the full functioning calendar super useful. Now I store all the meeting and oppointments on this phone. And it does has a long battery life!The negative things:1.This phone is way big and heavy comparing to other brand. I almost feel that I can use it as a self-defense weapon :)2.Some most used features are hidden deep and not easy to find3.The quality of the camera is not impressive, just so-so and so-so. But if you are not crazy about the whole phone-camera idea, then you should be fine with it.3.",3
"Absolutely great!!!!!!

I have had this phone for a week now and I am delighted with it. Everything works as advertised.",4
"u will miss lot of calls

I don't know how many calls i missed with this phone bacause ringer sound is so low. If you put your phone in your purse or your pocket, you will not hear your phone ringing. Plus, without my handset, I coudln't barely hear. Only reason I bought this phone is that it had a camera. But I found out I couldn't send multimedia messege like the commercial unless the person I am sending it to had same carrier as i did. Do yourself a favor, avoid this phone!!!!",1
"A great phone

I got this phone a month ago from amazon.com. Now I am become more and more satisfied with this phone, and it is free!For its appearance, when saw it at CircuitCity, the plastic model there is not attractive. Also, it is bigger than Motorola 722, which is also free at amazon. However, when I was holding my 3650, I feel good. My hand is sort of middle size in men (with tennis racquet 4 1/2 grip). It just holding this stuff perfectly. The surface is well made. Some one complained that the screen cover is easy to be scratched. It is true. But not that bad, I put it in my pocket with no other hard things and feel it is acceptable. In addition, it is easy to get full replacement of both covers.The design of this phone is quite unique, esp. the keypad. If you think you want something new, not 4 lines with 3 button each. It is a good choice. And the pure blue color backlit is quite fancy, you will love it in darkness. The thing I want to mention is I think this design is for man, esp. for man with age 25-35, mature, but still very young.The screen is only 4,096 colors, but it is good. I had put some full color photo as background and got vivid display. It is enough, I should say. So do not worry about this point. I also compared this screen with Motorola 722, the great difference is that the 3650¡s screen looks bigger and sharper. It looks that 3650 had smaller display element, and the black separation lines between elements are much thinner than 722. Therefore, the graphic looks more continuously and comfortable.The operating system is Symbian. It provided the full function a mobile should has. The GUI looks more like a color screen pda, compare with 722. The text name of program is under each icon, so you won¡t confuse even at the begining. The functions are easy to use, with build-in topic help, which is available nearly everywhere. The overall interface is quite comfortable, from font to layout to color. The speed of CPU is a little slow, you will see the loading process while switch between function.The communication functions are great. The IR and Bluetooth give you the freedom to connect to PC and other device. Loading your favorite picture to phone is easy. I mention this, because my friend wants to share the photo on my 3650. But no way to load it from PC or by wireless way, or it will be extra pay for hardware upgrading or multimedia message service. Also, by IR and bluetooth, you have the power to access Internet at anytime by making it as a modem. The connection speed through IR is 9600bps, not fast, but it is really good that you get extra function without extra pay. This is useful, one example, suppose when you are on your trip. You can be online at anytime to get priceline.com for your great savings for ticket and hotel. Printed coupons? Forget it!The camera function is fine, but do not expect too much, it come with photo quality more like a web camera, suitable for portrait maybe. The image is not sharp. The best thing brought by the camera is the feel of fun, not photo quality.For the battery life, I make calls for about 30 mins per day. The battery can last within 3 days. It is not as long as advertised.",4
"Nokia 3650 Phone

This phone is an okay phone. The pros: screen saver, you can put any background onto your phone, take somewhat decent photos, many ring tones, it takes only a few minutes to completely charge the phone.The cons: they charge quite a bit each month for their internet service, you can ONLY email pictures from your phone if you purchase the internet service, you can barely hear a lot of the ring tones from your phone, you must stay very still when you snap a picture, if you get too close to a person's face, they wind up looking like Mr. Potato Head in the picture, the phone itself feels like it's made of very cheap plastic, you can't get good reception a lot of the time, especially at home.",2
"Great Phone--A Best Buy

The Nokia 3650 is a great phone! I purchased it off of Amazon.com and am very happy with it. Usually, the free phones that stores give are junky and are always needing fixing; however, the Nokia is a great phone. The one problem with it is its a little big, but otherwise, its an awesome phone.Thanks Amazon.com for letting me own this great phone for free!",4
"Good phone.. a little tough to configure

Out of the box the phone worked like a charm. I was a little concerned after reading some of the reviews. However, the phone was very "quiet" (had to do some volume adjusts to get it to a normal level). The tweaking took some time because the manual is quite large and doesn't include everything that I needed to do. Such as: FREE TIP #1-To change your background screen: go to Menu-Tools-Settings-Phone-Standby mode and turn off the background image. Now you can turn it back on and tell it what image you want for your background.Other than that, I am a little disappointed that I have to manually go into the connections folder and keep activating the infrared when I want to use it. I guess this is a safety issue. My main point is.. this phone isn't exactly user friendly. However, after some work you can get it to work really well. It has some great options.. so I can deal with the horrible configuration.",3
"Top 5 electronic things I have ever had

This phone is definitely one of the coolest elect. things I ever had(being student I have many). I have this phone for 4 months now and I am fully satisfied. I tried to use every feature and its thoughtful design (software/hardware) still amazes me. Turn on its blue tooth, and blue jack ppl. They will be amazed that who sent them that special message/picture. Needless to mention that its camera can be used as the best flattering device.Solution for 'not very hi tech ppl' for not so loud ringer is 'desk phone lo'. As to getting that so-called amazon rebate... well I GOT it, finally... after 4 months. Though I guess this rebate system could have been better/faster.",3
"Get a different phone

I've decided to get a different phone. My biggest complaint is that this phone spontaneously turns off (even when it's locked). When it is on, the ring tones are hard to hear. The default "Select" button is in the middle of the arrow buttons, and it takes me 3 or 4 tries to push it sucessfully.",1
"Its a good product, but....

Hi,I recently purchased this product thru amazon.com. I am using this for the past 3months. Here are my views.Pros------Good features and nice look . Good mobile except for the below mentioned cons.Cons---------1.At frquent intervals ( around every week or 10days once), the instrument gets switched off automatically. So i need to re-boot this every time . I really don't know whats happening, may be becoz of new technology, we may have to buy this product after a year or so , so that we will have a good one with all patches applied :)2.Bad customer support from amazon.com . i was suppose to get a Nokia PC suite 2003 software CD along with the package. But i did not receive the same. later i contacted amazon quite a few times and the service is very poor and they won't bother for this. Finally I downloaded the s/w from the web.But , it really a good product. Thanks, Sai-california",3
"Great features, poor engineering

I have had this phone for 6 months and it's been a great phone, especially when you can get it for free from Amazon! After having used it for so long, I figured I'd write a review for all of you who are pondering over whether to get this phone or not. Here are the pros and cons:Pros:- Great color display, large screen!- Really easy to use interface- T9 text messaging has never been easier...you can even send pictures to your friends through email- Very lightweight for it's size- Camera has a pretty good resolution in comparison to other camera phones, easy to use- Gets good comments from people everywhere I go!- You can save multiple numbers in your contact list instead of just a few numbers for each person- Snake is taken to a whole new level...- 16 mb memory card can be used to download pictures onto your computer!- Fast battery recharging time, only 20 minutes and it's done- Reception is pretty good, compared to the other Samsung phones I used to ownOk now for the cons...- Sometimes, the phone will turn off for no reason. Lately it's been doing this quite a bit.- The ringtones could be louder- Slow to respond - I'll press a button and it will take awhile before the screen loads up- Fragile: I dropped it on the floor and it broke apart- You MUST put it on keyguard all the time because the buttons are too sensitive- Speaker phone is not loud enoughI have no complaints about the keypad, because I eventually got used to using it and Nokia is making another version of this phone except with a traditional horizontal keypad. I would recommend this phone to people who would use the camera feature (I do, it's VERY handy) and for those who are careful with their phones, since this one is rather fragile and can't take much abuse. Overall, a good nokia phone :)",3
"Never liked Nokia until I bought the 3650

Well I was dying to get a camera phone and I still want the Samsung E105. It costs like $250 after all of the rebates and it seems to be an outstanding phone. It's new from Samsung that just came out about a month ago. You cannot buy it from those crazy mall employees, they don't even know it even exists. The Nokia 3650 however is not a bad phone. The size takes about a week or 2 to get used to. I liked being able to flip my old cell phone. I am afraid of scratching the face of the Nokia 3650, maybe rubbing up against something. I have not dropped my phone yet but I used to drop my Samsung S105 all the time and it just got scratched all over. Poor phone. I would recommend this phone to just about anybody who does not mind the size. Oh by the way the speaker phone is AWESOME!! Let's see if Samsung can come up with a speakerphone. Has features that other phones don't even offer and I will not even mention them so you can be surprised yourselves. Go buy one and give it a try.",4
"Good phone, but buggy

I'm on my third Nokia 3650 now... the first two broke the same way, the phone turns itself off and upon restarting it the "Nokia" logo flashes and slowly fades out three times and the phone turns back off. This is actually very well documented around the internet (see nokia3650.net) and Nokia's not much of a help. There's no way to boot the phone when this happens, leaving you essentially stranded. T-Mobile is very nice about quick replacements, but for people whose cell phone is their only phone, this is a major inconvenience.On the upside, the phone (when it works) really is very cool. The camera takes half-decent pictures, the signal is very strong, the sound is great, the screen is bright and readable even outdoors, and the expandable memory is extremely convenient. The thing is definately on the large size, but I was willing to put up with that when I thought it was reliable. In general, I find the phone crashes fairly often (all 3 of them) and even randomly turns itself off from time to time (also documented). I never had trouble adapting to the round keypad, but your mileage may vary. Symbian may not be the most stable thing, but it's very fast, powerful, and user-friendly. The thing is also built like a tank, I've dropped it several times from reasonably frightening heights and it just bounces and keeps working.Downsides to this phone, besides the fact that it is buggy: The ringer volume stinks. I've tried every trick out there, boosting the MIDIs, using WAVs (sound awful), and it still doesn't kick out enough sound to make it audible. Keep it on vibrate, except that the vibrate is so loud that it's the "BZZZZZ!!" sound that always gets my attention first.I don't know what I'm going to do, as I'm a little wary of being out of a phone again. I'm test driving the T610, and if it can keep a decent signal the places I need it to, I may just settle for the smaller, hopefully more reliable, phone, even if its camera does stink.",1
"The 3650, long live excessive communication abilities

This phone is just too cool. I've never thought a cell phone could actually make me more appealing to the opposite sex, but I'm telling you, this phone demands attention. Built in digital camera that takes great Hi-quality photos, built in digital video camera with audio inabled upgrades, games that rival the sega game gear, polyphonic ringtones, the entire web at your finger tips including Aol Instant Messenger. Its awesome, but much like all products who try to cram ungodly ammounts of functions into a single piece of technology, it becomes problematic. The problems are, however, few and far between. It gets a little glitchy with some applications, but nothing major. The email account is very slow, but it does work, and is faster than the postal service. The Bluetooth is kinda questionable when tethered to a microsoft product, but thats more Microsofts fault than nokia's. Although it comes with a price tag higher than what we're used to for a cell phone, its worth it. I've had mine for 6 months and I'm still stumbling across a variety of very entertaining and useful features...",3
"Good buy for ur money

Well, the phone is loaded with great features...work superb...but the first thing you need to do is buy a cover for the phone...coz the screen and the plastic body can easily get scratched - i found this the hard way...but on the whole, combined with the excellent service from T-mobile, i think its a good buy...",3
"Fantastic phone!

I got this phone when changing providers from Sprint to T-Mobile. It's a really cool toy. I have no problem with the keypad's layout - I actually think it makes the phone more exciting. I wasn't thrilled at all with the games - I expected much more. Also, be aware of purchasing cheap accessories. Getting a face plate that is not manufactured by Nokia kills the volume of the speaker. The back plates of the phone feel a little loose - if I didn't have a leather case for it I would have probably lost them by now. There is a very limited supply of accessories on the market. I spent days looking for a decent leather case and even the one I have now does not fit the phone very well - it slides to one side all the time.The battery life is good, the phone has great ringer tones. I am also very pleased with T-Mobile service. I have had the phone for a couple of months now and never had a dropped call.I recommend this phone to anyone who is comfortable with the size and the keypad layout.",4
"Fastchat (PTT) + Nokia 3650 = International Walkie Talkie

This phone is a Symbian OS based phone which is compatible with this new push-to-talk app., called Fastchat. My friend and I bought this phone to try out Fastchat (Fastchat was offering free trials). BTW, Nokia 3650 is one of the few Fastchat compatible phones that are out in the market. I downloaded fastchat on this phone and now I send walkie-talkie messages to my friends in UK and France for free (US is covered too) every day. No minute usage or expensive internationall calling. I even send picture and video clips to my MSN Messenger buddies and chat from my phone. If Fastchat is loaded on Nokia 3650, it will become a really COOL international walkie-talkie and mobile Instant Messenger.",4
"Great Phone.. Excellent Reception.. so-so PC software

Great Reception.. as long as you are in the coverage area :)Don't expect it to replace your palm, though.. also the PC synchronization software is not as well designed and seamless as the software most palm users are used to.Overall a good buy. Unless of course, you can afford the Samsung palm powered one!",4
"Awesome Phone

This is an incredible phone. The reception is incredible allowing a person to listen to hear even the most mundane background noises on the other end. I especially like the loudspeaker feature which is good to use if driving. The camera takes good, clear pictures. Everything you could want from a phone. Only slight complaint is that the phone is a bit larger than most of the new models. Would definitely recommend buying",4
"Everything I expected and more....

This phone is one of the best mobile device investments I've made in a while. I initially planned on using the IR/Bluetooth features to enable my laptop or ipaq to connect to the TMobile GSM/GPRS network internet service. Although I can do this quite easily, I'm pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoy using the built in browser and email clients on the phone itself. The connection speeds have varied - anywhere from 9600 to 43200, depending on location and other factors, etc. When I got the phone, I immediately downloaded Nokia's 3650 PC Suite, and synchronized all of my contact and calendar information in a snap! The sync was VERY smooth - no duplicate entries, no lost contact data (things I've experieced with other sync-enabled phones). Although the 3650's screen only handles around 4000 colors (would be great if they'd up that to 65k color screen!), the pictures it takes are better quality than I expected as well. Viewing them on a PC desktop screen demonstrates that.Another nice feature is the ability to download Java and Symbian applications to the phone. I've downloaded a few games, travel apps like Mobi's Worldmate and HandyDay, etc. I'm a programmer as well, so I know that the apps supported on this phone will exponentially increase over the next few months - which means more tools and fun available for me! Overall - the way the software and functionality of this phone are laid out is very classy and user-friendly.Now let me address some complaints I've heard. First, I've heard complaints about the phone locking up. This has NOT happened to me, and I'm not really sure why anyone else has experienced this. When you move from basic phone into PDA territory, you - as the user - need to be aware that things like open applications, pictures, video clips, games (etc.) all take up storage and operating memory. Too much of any of those and you theoretically run the risk of locking up - so it's incumbent on you to manage the device wisely. The second complaint I've heard is about T-Mobile's service. I just moved from Cingular to TMobile - and I had ZERO problems with Cingular. The plan I WAS on let me go ANYWHERE on ANY NETWORK and not get charged roaming fees of any kind. It was THE plan to have, and it cost Cingular a LOT of money (and layoffs). Although I'm aware that Sprint seems to have better coverage than TMobile in certain parts of the country, I had a bad experience with Sprint and left their service a couple of years ago. So...my experience with TMobile has been flawless. I've had great coverage (and I travel a lot), and I'm also excited about their wi-fi hot spots (that are soon to be all over Tennessee). Their customer service is available 24/7, and you hardly ever wait (and if you do, it's 2 or 3 minutes max), they are friendly and very knowledgeable. The thing you have to keep in mind is that these companies are competing fiercely for subscribers. A lot can change in 6 months, so if TMobile didn't have great coverage in your area when you shopped around last year, look again and you might be surprised.",4
"Mac Compatible? Yes!

This is a great phone for using with Mac.I can transfer pictures and files via Bluetooth, or sync addresses via iSync (v1.1). Not to mention that T-Mobile coverplate matches the new PowerBook color.Other great features: there is a real player which you can use to get a few audio stream from the internet . Games for this phone have high quality graphics, and the center dial works very well as a joystick controller.About the camera: I would rate the quality as acceptable for open sunny places and as poor for indoors. However, it is really fun and easy to use.Ring Tones: I uploaded a midi file of my choice and it will play it as the ring tone!There is even a handsfree function and a voice dial feature.",4
"A World Phone, Computer, And ISP In Your Pocket

An address book, calendar, to-do list, digital camera, video camera, and portable gaming machine. This phone has almost everything I could possibly want in a smaller-than-it-looks package that fits easily in my back pocket. In addition, the audio quality is amazing compared to other phones I've owned from Nokia and Samsung. Polyphonic ring tones means no more annoying cell phone alerts. Plus there's a speaker phone, voice dialing, and Palm synchronization works right out of the box with my mac via bluetooth. Free downloadable games and feature upgrades only sweeten the deal. A current software download adds audio capability to the built-in video recorder. Only two gripes: 1) volume control is on the front instead of on the side where it would be more convenient, and 2) the infrared port cannot be used to sync data on a Mac; it only works for using the phone as a modem (most likely a temporary problem until someone writes a freeware application to rectify the problem, and not a problem at all if you happen to have Bluetooth). Right now, infrared syncing only works on Windows via the included Nokia PC Suite software. If you want an all-in-one next-gen phone at a reasonable price, this one is pretty amazing.I just wanted to add that, despite other reviewers' reports to the contrary, this phone actually does record audio with video, regardless of whether you are a t*Mobile, or AT&T; customer. If your phone does not come with this capabilty out of the box, you need to download the free Video Recorder software update, available on Nokia's website.",3
"nice phone, but hard to carry

well, I owned this phone for 10 months now and its too big.. all the features are great. really a great phone...but kinda too bulky and heavy.also that circular dial pad isnt comofrtable. thats why they changed it for the new 3660. overall its a nice phone.",3
"The phone has great features, but the software/OS is buggy

This phone is great for features, its camera is amazing, and it gets good signal. I would love all of this were it not for the awful OS. My first phone inexplicably died 8 months after purchase, sitting right on my desk. The replacement unit was great for a month and now, sometimes the phone locks up when I try to look at the Call History or text Messages. I'd say the phone locks up on me almost daily.As I said, I love the features, but in the end, it sometimes doesn't function well as a phone. So beware.",1
"Watch Out Never Recieved REBATES!!

The phone is fine, however, the rebates promised from T-Mobile and Amazon have never appeared. I even sent the rebates reciept confirmation and am still being told they have never recieved my rebate form. If you buy the phone based upon rebates dont bother if you want a good phone this is it just dont be suprised if you dont get your rebates read in the reviews many others never recieved theirs either.........UPDATE: I did recieve my rebate, but it took a long time but T-Mobile and Amazon made good on the rebates offered and since purchased another phone off amazon and recieved the rebate in a timely manner.",3
"Looks good , nice features, not usable indoors

Got it yesterday, seemed cool, lots of features, came all set setup and ready to use (battery charged, acct setup).Used around house seemed fine, today in office no signal, in Target no signal , in grocery store no signal.Seems like in N.J. w/ Tmobile not usable indoors at all.Tried N. Jersey and central Jersey. Outside seems fine.So if u want it for the cool look/features but not to make/receive calls then it's fine.Not sure if it's the built in antenna or tmobile or both.",1
"Great phone, got to get a good case though

I like this phone. A lot of features, very friendly to use, responding quick(I used to have an Ericsson T21. OMG, it couldn't even catch up with my inputs--i had to wait before entering the next entry). People have talked a lot about it. Here I just want to point out three things.1. Many people complained about the case. Actually I just got my Krusell case from a canadian merchandiser for 22 bucks. Made by a European maker, it fits the phone perfectly, even with opening for camera. I like it very much! Go google it!2. It only plays music of real-player format, i.e., those ending with .rm, .ram, or something like that. It may be hard to find high-quality .rm music. Also the hand-free earphone coming w/ the cell phone is good for chatting, but when it comes to music, forget about it. Anyway when you are on bus or waiting in a line, it's good to have it.3. Expand your memory. I replaced the 16MB MMC with a 64 MB one. Now I uploaded more than 40 songs, and still got a lot of space for pictures.",4
"Very Nice Phone for a Very Low Price

The Nokia 3650 can be described with one word: WOW! This phone is one the best phones on the market to date, with it's built in camera, video recorder, and bluetooth. I use most of its features on a daily baisis, such as the converter. The converter converts pretty much any unit to any unit such as kilometers to miles. It has a composer as well, just like my old Nokia 3390 did. It composes ringtones in monophonic, but it's still cool. If you're a businessman, and have a hard time associating people's names to their faces, you can easily take a picture of them and embed it into their contact information, so anytime they call, or you scroll through the address book, you see their face. T-mobile's service is good. I live in the Bay Area, and I barely have any dead zones. I had Sprint PCS before, and T-mobile is far beter. The phone is GSM, which was useful on my trip to Israel, because I got to use it there.All in all, this phone can easily compete with Sony Ericsson's P800. The P800, might have a steeper price tag, but for this price (free after rebates), the 3650 is a wise choice for anyone looking for a VERY nice phone.",3
"Great phone, great sound and pictures too!

Nokia was the first company that made a device for people with hearing aids to be able to use cell phones. So I have always owned a Nokia phone. The 3650 is by far the best, and most advanced of any of their phones yet. The phone does everything, pictures, communications, e-mail, video recording, games, calendar, mega ring tones, and yet is fun to use.The new style keyboard takes a little getting used too, but after you do you find yourself playing with the phone quite a bit. If you like new technology, and lots of choices you will find this phone well worth the price.The only thing Nokia could improve upon is the feel. It's feel does not instill any confidence that it can withstand any type of accident. Not as solidly built as some of the phones they made in the past.",4
"Not a Star Trek Tricorder, but...

pretty damn nice. Does what they say it will do and some things they don't (see above review "quite happy"). I didn't really want this phone but Amazon was backordering the motorola camera phone.I'm very glad about that now. Loaded the opera browser after some fiddling, and bluetooth works great. Even installed opera over bluetooth using NOkia's PC software suite. Camera phone works well as can be expected. Check my moblog at http://madcow.textamerica.com to see examples.It even has various emulators, and I've load the C64 Frodo emulator. Kids, this ain't your daddy's phone. It's got an OS (google symbian software sometime), AND a file system (something my friend's Handspring doesn't have). The Wap capabilities will get you to many sites. The phone MMC card at 16 megs is a bit limiting but you can buy bigger ones. Definitely get the bluetooth going. I bought the belkin F8T001 adapter after some research.",4
"Still can't synch via Bluetooth to PC

I am on my third bluetooth adapter, trying to synch my PC with my Nokia 3650. First I got a Hawking Bluetooth Adapter, but Nokia said they don't support that. The tech rep told me they support Belkin and Socket. Since Belkin was the cheaper and smaller, using USB, I bought that. It didn't work and Nokia's tech said, "we don't support Belkin" !!! ERRG. So I got the Socket. It doesn't work. Nokia tells me the problem is with Socket. I call Socket, wait for 3 hours on hold and never get through. I send an email. No response. I leave a voice mail. No response. I'm wishing I didn't buy this phone.To top it off, Amazon.com denied my $200 refund claiming I didn't send it in on time (I did) Since I can't find the post office receipt, I can't proove it. MAKE SURE YOU SEND YOUR REBATE FORM IN REGISTERED MAIL AND KEEP THE RECEIPT!! Otherwise, AMazon.com may rip you off for the $200. Live and learn.",1
"Great Little Phone

This is my first cell phone and I was a little worried, but with the rebates making it free, I figured it was the best deal right now. I couldn't be happier. I didn't think I'd really use the camera feature but sure enough it came in handy the day after I got the phone when I went rock climbing. The included 16 mb card hold tons of pictures at decent resolution. They're plenty big for emailing. My only complaint is that I have to get a bluetooth adapter for my computer. I would have preferred a simple chord to attach it by usb. Not really Nokia's fault. I love this thing. Can't think of a feature it doesn't have.",4
"I had this phone for 2 years and loved it!

This phone is a little clunky, but wonderful! The symbian operating system makes this phone infinitely expandable. Some of the programs you can download and install include: eBook readers (to download and read books from the New York Public Library, for instance), remote control software (to control your TV through infrared or your computer through bluetooth), game emulators (I had hours of fun playing games with a game boy emulator).The operating system supports multitasking, so you can switch back between a phone call and an ebook without ever quitting either program... so you can turn the speakerphone on, and play a game while you're on hold. I grew to like the circular orientation of the number pad... while confusing at first, it made sense after a while.Also, since the phone's PIM synced up with my Mac (via iSync), I never had to type a phone number or email address into the phone, which made for speedy usage.The more advanced nature of the phone's operating system makes it prones to crashing. If a program isn't coded correctly or it crashes, this phone is prone to go into a ""reboot loop"", where the phone can't start anymore, and the only remedy is to take it back to T-Mobile or Nokia through the warranty. Meaning, if a program crashes your phone (which happened 3 times over 2 years to me), you have to get the phone replaced. Not good. So make sure you have a carrier with EXCELLENT customer service (like T-Mobile, as opposed to Cingular or Sprint).Overall, I loved the phone, and the benefits far outweighed the costs.",3
"NICE AND GOOD

I got this phone like 3 weeks ago and its good. Its really good with T-Mobile. I think it is a good price and i need it because im 14 and i go to school and its pretty far.Pros-Nice screen-good camera-good sound recorder-good memory-Good video recordercons-It looks kind of big and weird-The ringtones are to light and cant hear well-The ringtone maker is hard to use-The recorder only does up to a min-The phone number is in a circule-The phone buttons are a little to soft-The phone has only a couple of numbersBut over all the phone is good and nice its much better then the sony errison t610 i switch with...It has good respution also...If you like nokia buy this...",4
"Excellent Phone and Amazon Rebates work.

I bought this phone around new years 2004 (...) P>The phone is great and here's a list of great features I like about this phone:-Comes with an extra 16mb MMC (so you get 4mb phone memory and addtional 16mb, totalling 20mb for your phone)-IR and bluetooth ports (excellent for transfering pictures from phone to computer)-Large Screen - great for browsing the web on your phone. (recommend getting Doris Browser for browsing web)-Easy to install applications and games (you can find many online and just send them from your computer to your phone via IR)-Loud Speaker is a plus (I use calendar alarm and phone alarm all the time and the loud speakers can always wake me up)-Free headset for driving.-Great signal strength (compared to my last phone Nokia 3390 Gold, I use to loose signal in the elevator where I work, but the 3650 I have full strength)-Charges battery very fast (same comparison with my last phone, use to take me 1 to 2 hour to charge a drained battery to full, but with the 3650 adapter I can get a full charge in 30 to 45 mins.!)-Plays midi files as ringtones (you can download many free midi files online and just send to your phone via IR)-Voice Recorder (great application that it comes with to just record quick voice messages)-Video Recorder (one of the only phones out there that can record videos! only records 10 seconds but its always great to record something really quick to remember it)-Camera (great quality in sunlight, and you can store hundreds of images because of the additional 16mb mmc which is also upgradeable)-Voice acctivated dialing and one touch dialing (just something fun to use when you dont want to dial someone's number in.)Draw backs that I've had:-Loud Speaker died out once (probably because I use the clock alarm and calendar alarm daily, but the great thing is T-mobile replaced the phone for me for free. They shipped the phone to me, and I shipped the deffective phone to them, and they paid for all the shipping.)-Keypad (a lot of people find the round key pad as a problem, but after a while you do get use to it.)Thats all the draw backs I can think of. I've had this phone for over 4 months now and I use it daily. The phone is not too big as some people may say. Its bigger than most phone on the market, but it is still a small phone that you can just put in your pocket. Navigating through the menu is easy and if you know shortcuts (like pressing the number instead of arrows to select an icon) then applications can be selected fast.(...)",4
"Nice phone for all the bells and whistles-battery life short

I really loved this phone when it came out. I have to admit it's the best one in the US if you want a PDA type phone along with PHOTOS and VIDEO. You will need to BUY a blutooth link adaptor however ($40). The Worst of this phone is the Battery life! It's about 24-27 hours on my phone! It sucks to charge a phone every other day or all the time, which is my case. Second, the size, it is BIG and bulky. Third, when you take pictures, you can't see the picture as you take it, only just before, then a window pops up and blocks the image. So, you might have to retry 'cause you can't see at the exact time you shoot, if someone blinks. I was glad that I got both Amazon and Nokia's rebates- so the phone was free, only saving grace to make this phone tolerable. However, the book is long and there are so many things I haven't learned since the book size and a little too ABC's style to get to an actual quick answer to basic questions, which is daunting. There are so many smaller phones with pics which is probably more practical. However since my Palm 7 was stolen, I do carry everything on this phone and it does have a SIM chip so every thing can be carried onto the next phone, BUT you must DOWNLOAD it ONE by ONE into the phone/chip(LENGTHY). If you want video, in addition to all the bells and whistles this is a nice phone; battery life and size..? this is something to think about before you commit to buying this phone with your plan.",2
"Packed full of features

Owned this phone for 3 months and just love it!...so packed full of features its hard to know where to start. It has a great built in camera (you can add a photo to each contact in your contact list) bluetooth enabled which makes for seamless and fast connections with other devices, and it runs on the symbian OS, which means you can download games, email apps, browsers, and a host of other stuff (my favorite download is the lie detector - which monitors the callers voice to determine if they are lying! sooo cool!) The email application works well, as does Text Messaging, and MMS services. The colour screen is bright and easy to see, and Nokia use a high screen resolution.Whats the downside?...well its design is very funky. Some love it, some hate it, but from a practical level the round keyboard takes some getting used to. However you soon realise its been well designed to use in one hand with your thumb operating it comfortably. It has a light flimsy feel to it (no doubt all that plastic) although I have dropped mine once onto tarmac and it was fine. The Symbian OS is stable but sometimes a little slow.",4
"Good but not too good

Pros: Loaded with everything. Comes with a 2MB card and has tons of stuff to play withCons: TOO BULKY. No java or symbian based applications. Circular keyboard takes time to get used to.",2
"It's a phone, a PDA and a camera!

On the Nokia 3650 everything is impressive; the color screen and the many features. The memory is easily upgraded to 128MB with a MMC or MultiMediaCard and is available for around $$.",4
"a review from a sincere gadgeteer...........

i think the 3650 is a pretty amazing phone. a couple nights ago i tested the email abilities. awesome.....pictures ...video...digital recordings all were sent to my mac email.this was a very intuitive process. i think it is very important that these functions happen without too much effort. i really love the 16 mb card that comes with it. no one should really be able to complain much about a lack of space. you can easily set the settings to send everything to the card instead of the phones internal memory. i love being able to take video and pictures right from the two main buttons on the front. of course you need to program them....but it is very simple. how nice would it be to be watching the sunrise at the grand canyon and send one of your loved ones, who check their emails regularly....video and pictures..with a little voice recording of encouraging love and support? i am an artist. stained glass...video...photographer. its not a canon xl1s....but hey lets give nokia a little respect....it gets the job done...for now. i am a very serious advocate of the handspring visor...with the visor phone attached. have had it from the beginning and love it......even tho handspring really let this product fall between the cracks. i carry them both.... i love gadgets but look forward to carrying only one. i believe in my heart this is still open to everyone to try to create the "ONE"......if you read this and want to see this happen, email me.....i have been asking the universe for the information needed. i am not weird.....a little ecentric maybe...but really passionate about true functional, creative, supportive gadretry.....i have alot to share if someone wanted to listen. last night a tech from nokia named jeff stayed on a 3 way call with me and cingular for over an hour...their dime. THANK YOU NOKIA AND CINGULAR!!!!!!!!! technical support is so important.....they were true . thank you if you read this whole thing.....its from my heart. peter 843-626-4527",4
"DO NOT BUY!!!

Hello! I recently purchased this phone directly from T-Mobile and it's awful! My sister has one as well and they in fact, do shut off "automatically". I've had the phone exchanged 4 times, my sister 5 and they have all had that problem. Customer service sucks and they are trying to charge me 300$ if I want a new phone from a different brand. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!",1
"TOO bulky

The pictures clicked is are not great, poor color, poor enginnering of the phone(the back lid of the phone always keep shaking). And I hear echo while talking on the phone i dont know whether its because the service I have(T-Mobile) or because of the phone. I do not recomment others to buy this phone.",0
"Nokia 3650

Very disappointed because this phone is way too quiet, almost inaudible in all but one of its many ring tones. Sound clarity and range are good, but battery life is poor, about 2 days max. If the ring tones could be heard I would rate this phone a lot higher. It is also very spendy! Too bad a normally well made product came out without checking to find out if it can be heard.Shame on you NOKIA!",2
"Nokia 3650

When I first decided to purchase this cell phone it was for it's style,I have never seen a phone anything like this in my life. I feel in love with it. Now that I have the phone and use it on a daily basis, I am even more in love with it. The menu's are so easy to understand, the screen and the color is just wonderful. For anyone looking to buy a new phone check this one out, I have a feeling you will be happy with it.",4
"Don't waste your money or your time!

I purchased this phone as a upgrade when I had been with the world's best wireless provider (T-Mobile) for a year (YAY ME!). Initially I was so in love with the phone itself since the phone I had before it was a dinosaur to me- the Samsung R225. A few weeks after I purchased it, the initial infactuation wore off and it was a regular, old, fat phone which is actually one of the first things people delight in telling me when they see it! ""WOW! What a HUGE phone!"" ""I've never seen a phone that big!"" ""It looks like a remote!"". While I do hate attention it brings, I sometimes secretly enjoy the perks of this phone-like the camera (both reg. and video), high-quality color screen, the real one player, as well as its uniqueness (is that a word?). There are a lot of cool tricked out things to do with the phone as well, as far as faceplates, flashing what-nots, etc. but who would want to bring attention to this phone. I am currently showcasing this ""UCO- Unidentified Cellular Object"" in a delightful magenta faceplate that allows it to play nice and fit in well with the other phones on the playground. A word to the wise: Don't get sucked in by it's witty features and convinience- be prepared to deal with the unending taunts, compliments, questions, and awkward stares of those who want to know more but are afraid that your monster of a phone will bite their head off mid-sentence! For those of you who choose to purchase this delightful piece of machinery-make sure you make your decision to return it within the 14 day trial period!",2
"good and bad

Been using this phone for about a year.pros:big screencamerareception is good (tmobile)cons:operating system problemsphone shuts off anytime it likesringer sometimes rings at a lower tone so u miss callsthe phone is fat",2
"nice phone, little bit delicate for routine use

This is excellent phone with lots of features. I've it from AT&T wireless and happy with it. It can do Bluetooth, Irda & Wifi. Reception of phone is much better than T68i.",3
"Great phone

Great phone, but need to get used to the 'keyboard'. Phone has PDA functions which fits me. Reception is excellent in my area.One of the reasons for me to buy the phone was SMS, so I can communicate with friends/family in The Netherlands, that part is not working well. Sometimes I can send SMS sometimes not. People can reply and sometimes not at all. Very unreliable service from T-mobile ! Needs improvement, also depends on service contracts with other Telecom's. Sync with outlook works well, does what I need.Tip : You need to get the phone unlocked (via T-mobile) to use a sim card from foreign telecom provider.",3
"Delicate Babe Magnet

The Nokia 3650 is a great phone. The look of the phone is an attention getter, great for meeting new people! The camera mode works well enough, just don't expect high quality photos, especially in dark enviroments or moving subjects. The video mode is nice, takes good 10 second clips with audio!On the other hand, however, the Nokia 3650 is one fragile phone. I have dropped it twice, and each time the phone popped open with parts flying everywhere. Second time I dropped it the LCD display cracked, NOT cheap to repair! I assume a carrying case would lessen the damage. This brings up another problem; it is very hard to find accessories for this phone in the USA at the moment.Bottom Line:The Nokia 3650 is great as a cell phone and has TONS of very nice features, BUT it is very fragile, so don't drop it!",3
"ITS THE BOMB

i got this phone feb 28 2005 so far i no problems with the phone. camera is great .a litte big but not too big .the the keypad the bomb and the is screen is large. its has mp3 if u get the software for itGOODskeypadlarge screenloud spekerBADSlitte big.",4
"Cool Looking - But Impractical.

I must admit I bought this phone because of the unique appearance and the online reviews. I bought my husband a Motorola T221 at the same time. I am real-estate salesperson and a busy mom who relies on my phone heavily. I value battery life, reception, ease of use - and thought the camera was an excellent plus. Java is beyond me, as are most of the features on this phone.It might be a great tool. I don't know, nor do I have the time to figure out all of the pluses. It is awkward to hold, has a poor battery life and getting your messages is a five-step process because of the extensive menu. Also, the design of the phone is wonderful - but you can't find a case for it that will protect the screen! The only cases out there have a plastic guard over the keypad. The size of this phone prohibits putting it in your pocket, so with no case - in the purse or briefcase it goes. If this phone were in my purse of briefcase for a few months - it would be trashed.I'm returning it for the Motorola. This might be a great item for some - but for someone who just wants to make & receive calls, get their messages, not drop calls and take a few photos when the opportunity arises - this is not the phone for me.When I want Java and email I'll go to my pc.",2
"Good phone, but poor T-Mobile Service

This stylish -- uniquely so -- cell phone from Nokia is large but surprisingly light, and the color screen is one of the best I've seen on a cell phone. The circular dialing pad does take some time to get used to, but likely not as hard as you'd think. The ring tones are nice and loud enough for everybody, and the built-in camera is easy to use. But T-Mobile ranks as the worst mobile operator in the country. The German-owned company has sporadic cellular coverage outside the New York metro area, tends to overbill its customers, and has a user-unfriendly website. While I wholeheartedly recommend the 3650, I advise you stay away from T-Mobile. Get AT&T Wireless instead.",4
"This phone rocks!

The phone is terrific although its kinda big.",4
"tha234

i love this nokia phone and i have been ready to buy it because it is my dream phone. i like it because of its camera and recorder the phone is one of the phones nokia settled down and worked well and it has a lot of features..WAYNE WONDER MAKES USE OF IT AND I AM SURE HE LOVES IT VERY WELL......",3
"good phone, but its slow

The phone overall is good. It even plays gabeboy games with one modification. It just has times where it is so slow it is irratating. For the money you cant beat it.",3
"Great phone

It is a great phone...better than my pre-owned Motorola V66. I love the oversized screen... It makes it very easy to read it. Also the dial pad buttons are just fine and easy once we get used to them... Great phone.. Great Buy....",4
"The best phone there is!

I got this phone for my b-day and its one of the best presents i ever got! This phone is totally awesome with its cool polyphonic ringtones, big screen display, fast internet connection and definitely the picture and video options. The only thing that sucks is that the 3650 has around 4500 colors compared to the 3660 which has 65000 colors for better pics. Anyway, this phone still rocks!",4
"Nokia 3650

Great phone compared to my old Sony ericsson T68.Clear calls, great pictures, good signal.Overall A+++.",4
"Volume, Volume, Volume....

I've given this phone 4 stars because it is basically a great design. I love the bluetooth and - I know that I'm in the minority - but I LIKE the size. It actually feels like there is something in my hand when I'm talking. What I don't like is the volume - both ringer and especially caller voice volume. I've probably given my age away - 55 - because I like the size and while I still hear reasonably well I DON'T have the hearing of a 20 year old. Most times I am straining to hear the caller's voice. The increase volume button is on the front of this phone and you must ask the caller to pause for a moment so that you can find the button and maxamize the volume. For some reason the phone seems to not hold this maxamized position between calls. Even at maximum you may have trouble hearing if there is background noise. My plan is to wait a little longer to see if Nokia comes out with a software update for the phone - doubtful - they seem a little like the old Microsoft.... Keep pumping out new products with little attention given to the old ones... thus creating a reason for an upgrade. I probably will end up purchasing a new phone at full price just because of the low volume level.",3
"Ok Phone, Bad Service

Overall the phone is okay and probably a three star phone. It takes awhile to get use to the circular dial. If you are a Sprint user, forget about the four digit dial. Also, the phone freezes if you press the buttons too fast. The most disappointing aspect is the poor coverage with TMobile phones. I purchased the phone because it was the best deal out there in terms of phone cost and number of minutes included in the plan. I signed a one year agreement and purchased through Amazon. i had no problems getting my rebate or activation of the phone. With routine travel to DC, San Diego, Denver and Orlando the coverage is extremely sporadic and sound quality is very poor. It seems like TMobile is basically in the process of buying business to justify improvements to their network. I will be switching to Verizon the day my contract expires. I discourage users from signing up with TMobile.",0
"One of the very few cell phones with modem

I understand the the cell phone is a little big compared to the other cell phones but think about with how many cell phones can you take a picture quality as good as the Nokia 3650? How many cell phones can you connect your laptop to the modem in the cell phone and also I dont think many cell phone come with a video recorder. Looking at all these features in a small gadget like this I am amazed at the sleekness of the 3650 phone. I have now been using it for quite sometime and I am happy with the performance. The only disadvantage would be that the screen is a little delicate a gets scrateches but since it is not an expensive replacement and also if you take care or buy cover for the cellphone you should be fine.-Abhishek (http://abhishek.n3.net)",3
"big phone, big screen, strange key layout

this phone I purchased to replace moto T722imoto is good, but battery is badthe first feeling of this phone is: big, big like good-old 51xxthe screen is big too, and it has a superior plus, it looks really good under either light or dark, though it has only 12bit color, the screen is still clear under sunlight is a huge plusbt is new to me, and it takes about 45 mins to figure out how to hook up, initial setup includes the phone and bt name and passcode, once it's done, I have to connect bt serial port to "hook up", once it's connected, I can use the phone as a modem or run pc suite (both tools can be found at nokiausa.com)the key layout is like good-old dial phone, which is circular, luckily I get accustomed quickly, and feel not too much different from others, just one thing to complain that the directional button is not assigned as shortcut key, like moto does, there're only 2 shortcut keys, it's not enoughcamera is very, very impressed, though not like real digital camera, the pics, even live view, is good, and transferrable to pc (through pc suite), and looks good on pc (640x480 is good enough for a phone)realplayer can make the phone acts like internet radio walkman, but there're some complains: 1. can't disable speaker even though the earphone is plugged in; 2. the volume is weak through earphone; 3. only support rtsp procotol, no http, no pnmscreen saver shows a clock, which is really convenienttri-band is another big plus, just remember to "unlock" the phone before use it overseas, and just ask T-Mobile, they'll provide the code for FREEconclusion: if size doesn't matter for you, this phone is a good choice, with nice big screen, good reception (a little bit better than moto T722i, which has good reception), good camera function, 100% wireless connection (irda/bt) between pc, you'll not feel sorrythe reason I give 4 stars is realplayer problem, too few shortcut, and bt setup",3
"Super!

This is a phone/camera/internet/toaster-oven. I assume the toaster-oven part - after all, it does everything else. The color is great, the thing seems to have no limits. I can even make it work. This phone is delightfully intuitive. At age 63 it's not that easy to figure out this stuff, usually.I have the T-Mobile service. Works like a charm and doesn't cost as much as I thought it would. They don't lock you in for two years, either.Go for this one. It's an adventure!",4
"not the best ..

funky dialing is a pain, call quality is iify, could live with all thatBUT T-Mobile is useless where I live. Only works 50 ft down the yard fromthe house and within a 1/2 mile of one highway. 60% of the area is dead-zone. T-Mobile's answer to no call service was ""I'm sorry, we'll give you xx minutes free added to this month.""Free minutes in a dead-zone, that makes sense.. yeah right!Get a Motorola Razr on a better carrier.Switched to AT&T;, and I have a real cell phone. This model didn't workwith AT&T; network.",0
"had for over 2 years

I got this phone (Nokia 3650) two years ago. And it's the best phone I've ever had. With other cheap free phones I felt the need to upgrade every 6 months. Not with this phone. It has everything.It is about the size of my hand, and it is easy to find in your purse. I take pictures everyday, and then email them to myself and print on photo paper. The quality of the pictures are good! When the pictures pop up on my computer screen they are not tiny, they take up at least half the screen. Super easy to send pictures to anyone- the phone emails straight to anyone's email address, or send to another camera phone. My dad and I email picutes and videos back and forth all the time, it's a great way to stay in touch. In your contacts folder, people can have more than one number (home, mobile, office, fax, etc.). I know my old phone's contacts were a mile long because of all the entries (Mom Hom, Mom Cell, Mom Work, you get the picture). The curved dialing pad is not that hard to use, I enjoy it. Older people who are used to 4x3 dialing are just stuck in a rut and don't want to adjust to anything new. They keypad is very easy to get used to. Other great things - good ringtones, you can make pictures your background, you can attach pictures to contacts so when someone is calling their face pops up, lots of games to download, lots of features to tweak (colors, graphics), the text messaging is SUPER, and the GPRS, let's talk about that!I used the GPRS/internet feature all the time! I check my email, check movie times, get directions, play internet games, get the weather, all with just a push of the button (after you set it up, easily done at T-Mobile.com.I don't reccommend buying this on Amazon.com. I just wrote this review because I know that myself and others come here just for reviews, not to purchase. The best thing to do is buy straight from T-Mobile at one of their stores (not a cart at the mall, or a cell phone store) or at tmobile.com. Then when you call customer service for anything you know you are covered. I have been with TMobile for about 8 years. Yes, back when they were Voice Stream, yes back when they were Aerial. Customer service is always excellent, never had a problem. Great prices for service - we have 3 phones on one plan and all share minutes- all for about $90 a month. Never had a dropped call, hardly EVER lose my signal (I live in Dallas-Fort Worth area and Kansas City area). This is the 1st cell phone I have every purchased, all the others TMobile has given me for free. Hell, if you can't afford this phone, go to one of their stores and get a cute free one, they have about 4 to choose from.All in all, T-Mobile is fantastic, this phone is fantastic.",4
"complex to use and died after 6 months

It took time to get used to the keypad and it's not worth the effort. Then it kept cutting out/ending calls. Finally it just died. And Nokia says they give a 1yr guarantee, but its not that easy. I'm switching companies after this.",1
"May have all the features, but is it worth it

This phone has all the features you could think of, internet, video, audio recorders, camera, etc. The camera may be handy when you have nothing else, but the resolution is horid and its almost useless. I dont ever really get to use any of the features. I really like the speaker phone! It is so bulky everyone always gives me wierd looks because they cant figure out if it is a phone or palm pilot. The material it is made out of seems real flimsy. It's difficult to quickly text mail with the circled key pad. The ring tones are hardly audible. Sometimes it goes online on its own and I get charged. Nokias are easy to navigate, but overall the phone just has too much useless stuff and is too big.",1
"I love my phone!

This phone delivers everything I wanted. Video, pics, clarity, comfort, volume, battery life, email (pics, videos, etc.) Buttons are very user friendly for the things you do most.",4
"A good phone with great features

I got this phone at the last minute the day before I left on a trip to Europe. I took it with me and was very pleased with the performance. The camera is so easy to use that I was taking pictures more with my phone than with my regular camera. Additionally, I was able to email the pics back home with ease, which came in very handy. The internet access allowed me to keep up to date with headlines and news back at home with just touch of a button. The battery life was excellent and the reception in various parts of France and the UK was surprisingly good. I have also been pleased with the phone in the US. Its reception has been as good as or better than my other Nokia phones and the internet access and features make it well worth the price.",3
"Pretty good phone

Keypad is no biggie, you quickly get used to it -- and the layout is great as a thumboard for typing messages and such. RF is great, and there are lots of add-on applications for the Symbian operating system making this phone a great little tool. I do wish the phone were a bit smaller, but it's not a major issue.Regarding the rebates, maybe folks aren't reading the directions right or something? I got my rebates quite promptly.",3
"What More do you want out of a phone

This has practically the best features available + it's free. Amazon gives you great offers, the key is how sharp are you to be able to use it.",4
"Excellent deal

This phone, in addition to all latest cell phone features, comes with almost as many bells and whistles as a PDA. The screen is almost as big as that of a PDA. The calendar, address book, and the to-do list have many useful options and the large screen makes it even easier to work with them. The display is bright enough to see everything even in the sun (unlike many PDA's and other cell phones). A free phone with this many features is a steal (unless you don't want to sign up for T-Mobile service).",4
"good phone for the price

Truely, this is a great phone at this price.. Bluetooth works great with my laptop.. Nokia has a good support.. The only flaws with this phone were the following,1. the keys are in circle and difficult to use for SMS etc.2. the ringing is not as loud as of Motorola or Ericcson.3. the speaker phone is also not too loud. Can hear it when noise around u is less.4. sometimes the phone switches off by itself.5. the GPS service for AT&T is not having a good coverage.",3
"Way Cool Gadget!

This is one cool gadget. Stuff that cost extra on my previous phone (data cable and software) is not needed here - I have an infrared port on my laptop. My Outlook Address book transferred via infrared in seconds. The software to do this is free from Nokia's web site and installs in minutes. You can also do it with the BlueTooth connection (a BlueTooth USB adaptor is under 40 bucks!) What I think is really cool, is that the phone is a modem for my laptop - again via infrared or BlueTooth. A also use a BlueTooth headset, and again, it was a snap to install.My only complaint - the darn ringers are way too quiet. I've missed calls with the phone only a few feet away, or on the car seat next to me with the radio on (and not that loud!)Apart from the retro-layout of the keypad and the huge (for a cell phone) screen, the phone also has another strange feature - no external antenna! Yet the reception is great!",4
"Nokia 3650

As cell phones go, the Nokia 3650 is a little big, but that doesn't bother me. It's got a nice size, easy to see, color screen and a built in camera. The pictures aren't really great but I didn't get it for that. I was looking more for security. I can easily take a picture of all of the nuts I encounter on the road every day. Or if I get in an accident, I can take a picture before the cars are moved. Or if I go shopping and I'm not sure about something I see, I can take a picture and look at it again when I get home.After reading the book, the Nokia 3650 was easy to set up and once set up it's even easier to find what you're looking for and to use. It's got speed dial, voice activated dialing (which unlike other phones that I had pretty much works for me)and a speakerphone. Another thing I like is that you can put a person in your phone book and have multiple numbers and information for them.The Internet is easy to use with T-Mobile's T-Zones. I really don't see that I would have a need for Internet access on my phone frequently, but I did set it up for the local movie theaters so if we're out and decide to go to a movie I can go online and see what is playing where, or to go to Mapquest for directions or check my email if we go out of town. It also takes short video clips, has a calculator, alarm, infrared port and bluetooth, which you use to transfer and sync stuff to your home computer.The only negatives that I have found are that the ringer just doesn't ring loudly enough and the speakerphone could also use to have a louder volume.",4
"Beautiful phone

this phone is amazing.let me tell you the truth, the only reason i got this phone was because amazon was offering for free. i was not to happy about its abnormally large size. i thought that i would have prefered a smaller camera phone, but my opinion has drastically changed since then. when i received the phone and plugged it in to charge right then and there i new that this phone was a winner. contrary to popular belief, it is not that big of a phone. in fact, it is smaller than the camera flip-up phones when they are opened. i bought the t-mobile unlimited t-zones service for [a reasonable price] and this phone is perfect for surfing the web and talking on aim. i found out this morning that i can connect to the internet on my laptop using the ir port to beam the connection to my laptop and boy am i happy. to end this review i would like to say that this phone has grat reception and a superior battery life. the camera is not all that great, but is good enough to make 4x6 prints. the onboard video camera with real player is amazing. so i suggest that if you are looking for a good color camera phone for FREE the Nokia 3650 is right for you !",4
"All in one and good one...

First thing, I was amazed with the clarity and size of the pictures.It's features are enarmous.. MMC media card makes life lot easier for storing pictures and what not..I even tried it as a webcam, mp3 player.. they work pretty good.Only thing is it converts mp3 files to wav format.. heck what.. it works that's fine.Size is little big but I can trade off with the features.It has a loud speker which is very convinient.Bluetooth + Infrared makes anything compatible..J2ME capability is a very good advantage.Ringtones.. wow this is amazing.. You can even customize person's voice as ringtone to his/her number..Few drawbacks are..Can't hear the ring properly.. it's very feable. Any ring tone..Overall good phone to buy..",4
"Its my lifeline

I've had this phone for 6 months and it never ceases to amaze me. I have a Hawking bluetooth dongle which enables communication between the phone and PC. There are endless software resources for the Symbian OS loaded into the phone. Some of my personal favorites areBemused (controls Winamp MP3 player via bluetooth)TimeTracker (keeps track of all your minutes and is completely programmable)Digital Red Bowling, and ridiculous amount of other 3rd party software. This phone is more popular in Europe as I understand and there are a whole bunch of companies specializing in developing software for the 3650/7650 there.There is a really supportive discussion board that deals primarily with the 3650 at www.nokiafree.org...Another good thing about this phone is you can get really into the software and advanced features or simply use it for its primary purpose- to talk. Therefore this phone is very versatile and will satisfy hardcore techies and soccer moms alike.I had a problem with the ringer a few months ago (the external speaker got blown out) and T-Mobile customer service was superb. I went to my local T-Mobile store, showed them the problem and they sent me a new one and it arrived in 3 days. It was very hassle-free experience.As a highly technical, detail-oriented, technologically aware person, I highly recommend this phone. Though admittedly, I do wish it was a bit smaller. But I am getting the Jabra FreeSpeak headset this week which will make handling the actual phone obsolete. I can't wait. Also the only really audible ring I found in Nokia's preloaded tones is 'Desk Phone Lo.' But the ability to load MP3's and MIDI files as ringtones is pretty sweet but needs to be louder (the latter is usually louder). In conclusion, get this phone and you'll be instantly cooler.",4
"If you like gadgets you'll like this phone

I wanted a Bluetooth-enabled phone to use with a wireless headset. This was one of the few available. It's not a bad phone at all.I think for what it is they did cram a lot of stuff into it. It is very flexible. You can load tons of software into it. You can even load the game Doom on it.Here's my pros and cons list:Pros----1. Very flexible/powerful OS. You can load games, applications, etc.2. Nice screen. Not super-high color but the images are smooth and gameplay is good.3. Bluetooth works well.4. It feels Windows-like in nature. You can load things and then switch between them. You have a desktop and icons.4. Sound quality is good.5. Battery life is good.6. I like the fact that you can switch out the covers. FYI, that includes the clear-plastic cover for the screen. So, if you scratch up the screen then just get another cover, problem solved.7. It's nice to be able to transfer to/from my PC without using a cable. I use Bluetooth instead.8. It can synch with your PM apps like Outlook.Cons----1. The screen can be somewhat hard to read in direct sunlight. This is pretty normal though.2. It is a little big. It is something you would probably want to put on a belt-clip.3. Polyphonic ringtones are not loud enough. I set it to ring and vibrate and then in noisy environments its not bad.So, if you want a phone that has everything and you don't mind the size, go for it. If you are the type of person that gets a phone and says "I like it but I wish it had..." then you should get this phone. Unless of course you want it to do your laundry. Then you will have to wait for the bluetooth-enabled washer and dryer ;)",4
"Good phone - poor sync software

I've been searching for the ""perfect"" GSM phone for about a year. I tried the Sony/Ericsson t68i for about a month and then returned it because of its poor signal strength and high rate of dropped calls. Then I got the Samsung V205 which has excellent call quality but can't sync with Outlook.I was hoping that the Nokia 3650 would be the best of both worlds the signal of the Samsung with the features of the t68i.... but alas it too is lacking.The GOOD:- Excellent call quality - as good or better than the Samsung- Strong feature set - lots of goodies including Bluetooth- Good color screen, but not as bright as the Samsung which is fantastic- Fair polyphonic ring tones, but not as vibrant or loud as the Samsung- Infrared works- Bluetooth worksThe NOT GOOD:- Really stupid keypad - alpha print is too small too see if you are over forty years old and the keys are too small to push comfortably and the blue backlight just makes them less readable- Navigation ""rocker button"" not accurate - I move the cursor about 30% of the times that I intended to click the center (the t68i joystick is much better)- And last but certainly not least, the WORST feature of the phone... IT'S SYNC APPLICATION FOR OUTLOOK IS JUNK. You can only download ALL your Outlook contacts - not just some that you have marked with a particular category. Furthermore, the phone has a ""group"" feature to assign contacts to groupings - but the sync application doesn't map ""category"" to ""group""! I have about 500 contacts in Outlook and I only want about fifty of them in my phone - but it's all or nothing with the ""Nokia PC Suite."" In general the sync app is poorly thought-out and is clearly a quick hack thrown together so they could claim hot sync with Outlook. The t68i sync app is much better. Too bad the t68i can't operate as a basic voice phone if it could IT would be the perfect phone.If Nokia fixes the syncing deficiencies (or some enterprising software firm does) I might raise the rating to five stars despite the keypad. The Nokia 3650 is within reach of a ""nearly perfect"" rating - but isn't quite there... yet.",3
"it's alright

Most of the complaints have already been addressed, but just in case you haven't seen the other warnings - if you plan on getting that 200 rebate from amazon, you won't. This is the third time amazon has ripped me off when it came to rebates. So, they've ripped me off, when it comes to cell phones, for 450 dollars.",2
"Good Phone

One of the few phones I've used that delivers what's promised. Solid phone: easy to use, works predictably, does lots of cool stuff.Also has some features I didn't expect. It synchronizes _very_ well with iSync, even down to photos you've taken and attached to people. That works for transfers originating from the phone or the mac! I can read my .mac email without problem.I wish the ringer was louder, but the vibration's good 'nuff.",4
"Best Upgrade Yet

Okay--I am not yet to the point to admit that upgrading my cell phone every year is necessarily normal but anyway--I love this one! It was a good choice. It does take a while to get used to the circular dial pad. However, at 33, I can remember dialing Grandma watching the numbers going around in a big circle waiting for the number to finish dialing. (I know--it was the other way!) I will admit I was hesitant to order the phone because of the circle dial pad. But I have found the predictive text to be so helpful when writing a message or even having to enter manually someone's name, it is still just as easy as before on my old phones. So that is no longer an issue for me...now it is just a conversational piece. :) I have friends on-line all over the world...it is so great to have this new digital camera (AND BONUS: Video recorder!!) to (from the phone!! no less) send them pictures of me and what is going on around me. Needless to say, I am having a great time! The phone has quickly taken the place of my PDA. The menu is great! It has a familiar feel like my Handspring but it is in glorious color. Overall, you can't go wrong with this phone. So far service has been great and the reception clear. I do wish the volume would go a tad bit higher when on speaker phone. But again, good choice to go with.",4
"Feature rich, fun, and svelte.

This handset is NOT as large as you think. Many people see the picture and assume it must be a boat. It isn't.Having said that, I wish I could give a 4.5 rating - it seems to be snug in that area. My only complaint so far (Having owned it for 4 days) is that it's too light. I would like it to be just a little heftier or feel a touch more substancial.Silly, right? Maybe.The display is gorgeous. It is over 4000 colors, which is reasonable for sure. It doesn't run the normal Nokia software either - they used the Symbian OS and this gives a nice Calendar and ToDo list function as well as other software too. It's pretty slick. You can easily sync to Outlook if you so desire. If you only need a PDA for basic calendaring and ToDo lists you could most likely do it all on this mobile phone.The camera is certainly more a gimmick than a photographic tool certainly. But I've used it a lot this week sending photos to friends, my girlfriend, and even my parents. It's quite handy. If you're not prepared to spend a lot of money each month on your mobile bill you will NOT want this phone however - it's easy to rack up some big charges!In the first two days I used 1 MB of data. Granted, I was going completely nuts with it.MMS works well, SMS is handy. The unique positioning of the keys aggrevates some and excites others. I like it, personally. It makes it a little weird to dial numbers but text messaging and sending email is easier if you can believe that.The video quality is poor by camcorder standards, average by the webcam standards some people use these days.It appears that there is no limitation to the number of contacts you can store - it's based on the memory on the phone so you can have hundreds. Thanks to Bluetooth I sent over 200 of my contacts directly to the phone from Palm Desktop and Outlook without punching in a single number or plugging in a cable. Kickass!T-Mobile has a 14 day return policy, AT&T; 30 days. Try it out and see what you think! You may just fall in love.",3
"Nokia 3650 - Cellular Digital Assistant

I purchased this phone based on research, features, and bang for your buck, and personal experience with other digital devices.Background:I hesitated buying a cel phone for a long long time. When the Nokia 8290 came out (the small nokia's) I bought one based on it's size and capabilities.Because of the work that I did I became familiar with and a user of computers, laptops, 2 way pagers, Palm and Windows CE PDA's, Gameboys, Gaming Consoles, and other emerging digital technologies for personal, business, and entertainment purposes.When I saw and read about a few of the model phones that Nokia was working on, I said finally someone is combining the best Cellular Phone technologies, Pager Technologies, Wireless Radio Technologies, PDA features and compatability and PC connectivity.The Nitty Gritty:The Nokia 3650 has it all. I was easily able to infrared beam my contacts from both my Nokia 8290 and my Palm Compatible Sony CLIE. The 640x480 jpg pictures it takes are clear and easily useable either locally or send via MMS or email to other phones or internet users.I haven't used the video feature yet, but the videos that come with it and the real player look promising.The user interface combines the best of cel phone, pda and windows XP/Mac OS style features and functionality.The main controling is done via a thumb pad that allows you up/down, left/right, and select.Comes with over 3MB internal memory as well as a standard 16 MB Multimedia card that you can upgrade to hold a lot more pictures, applications, videos, or audio files. The SIM chip is supposed to be able to hold up to 250 Contacts.Infrared Compatible with Palm PDA's (I don't know about Windows CE units, but I would guess that as long as they are standard IRDA compatible it should be ok)Allows internet browsing. Has a message center that allows you to check your various email accounts (AOL, Yahoo)(I'm using AT&T's mMODE). AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger Compatible. It's pretty cool.Has standard text messaging capabilities as well as new Multimedia messenging abilities that allow for pictures and sounds to be send to other MMS compatible devices or via email.Bluetooth wiress technology compatible, JAVA and Symbian software compatible.Comes with a calendar, 2 games, notes program, calculator, money conversion program, voice recorder, note composer, and alarm clock (which works even if you turn the phone off).You can add images and sound tags to any of your contacts. Don't let the round dial throw you off, this phone is the all in one gadget you've been waiting for. If you take advantage of the rebates that are offered you should be able to get this phone at a very reasonable price.OG says check it out!",4
"State of Art

I bought it from Amazon.com with T mobile Service plan. I stay in minneapolis and T mobile service is awesome here.Things that i like about this phone :- Excellent color display which is reasonally big compared to cell phone standards.- novel keypad, although it took some time to get adjusted.The Central scroll key is really cool (esp while playing games :)- Camera is awesome. Colors of pictures are rich, sharp. Good 640 x 480 resolution (i set image quality to highest and the pics were awesome)- Excellent security ( Can set an optional code, so that u need to enter it when ever u switch the phone on. Also, u can set a code when ever SIM card changes. So, even if somebody steals ur piece, i guess they cant use it )- can work even outside US ( Europe and Asia ).- I never used SMS before, but this cell has it with predefined/customizable templates which really reduce the burden of typing and we can send text messages any where in the world. (for sending multimedia emails u need to subscribe to t zones ..which is well... hmm...pretty cheap)- T mobile has given a default email id(yourphonenumber@tmomail.net) to every piece with which u can send text based email from your piece using SMS.- Can link to local bluetooth, infrared enabled devices. My laptop has an infrared port and i downloaded all the pics from the camera.- Can act as a wireless modem to connect ur laptop to internet.( I didnt test that )- can download any J2ME based Java applications. ( i didnt test that )- has Calendar, calculator, sound recorder(which can record conversations), ring tone composer ( u can create ur own ring tones and set them) & loud speaker.- Handsfree is given for free.- can add pics to every contact in the list of contacts.- classify contacts into groups and send group SMS messages, group emails.- can play recorded/downloaded video clips using real one player.- Although its a PDA, camera, video camera cum cell phone, the battery lasts pretty long.Things i didnt like :- a bit bulky, but the good features shadow it.- built in ring tones(except for a couple or so) are not that audible in crowded places. The ones that i created were good.- Good cases are readily not available. I had to buy a Bodyglove's neopreme cell case from circuitcity :( )Well, bottom line is... i feel i bought(Got) an AWESOME piece for FREE !!",4
"The Future in Hand

This phone is, first of all, an amazing piece of technology. Combining many (most) features of a PDA with a mobile phone, it represents the coming - or, rather, ongoing - convergence of computing and mobile communications. And at an amazing price: free (in the US, at least).The 3650 uses the Series 60 Symbian operating system. Some of the features and applications included out of the box are: WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser; still picture camera; video camera (both video and audio); sound recorder; calculator; calendar; notepad; alarm clock; an email client; two games (Snake and MixPix); and RealOne video player.The phone carries 4 megs of memory on board, and uses MMC (Multi-Media) cards of up to 1 GB (depending on the firmware build; though for some reason Nokia recommends not exceeding 128 megs) (it comes equipped with a 16 meg card).Presumably because of the fairly limited on-board memory, it seems Nokia has chosen to keep the applications it loads onto the phone somewhat modest (eg, a WAP browser instead of a full mobile web browser such as Opera - more about that later) - thereby ensuring that this device is taken more for a super phone (with which you'll be satisfied) than a disappointing computer. Fortunately, the phone has a great deal more native capacity for apps than its initial offerings indicate.Right now I have loaded on my phone the Opera mobile web browser mentioned earlier; an excellent video application from Phillips that allows for unlimited sound and video recording (the phone's native video app is limited to 11 seconds); an assortment of games (such as Karting, Interstellar Flames, and Chess Genius) that have approximately the same visuals and playability as games on the first Playstation; and Mobile Crystal Player (an app that allows you to play videos you've converted into a proprietary format on your PC). One of these days I'll get around to downloading the FULL LENGTH MOVIES (such as the Matrix series) that are available free through some of the 400 Yahoo clubs devoted to the 3650.The Opera browser allows you to surf the whole web (as opposed to the WAP browser, which is limited to WAP sites) and it works great - once you remember to turn off animations (Java is a memory hog) and view images (which you can also download) selectively (because of this, it's not quite the same experience as surfing on a PC, but it's pretty close). And with T-Mobile service, unlimited internet access is only $5.00 a month.Some people take exception to the circular keypad, but I've found that you get used to it in a few weeks. And then it's a joy to use.Only a very few mobile devices offer more memory, larger screen, and greater functionality - and those devices (such as the Sony-Erickson P900) have a high price tag (P900: $800). If you're in the market for a mobile phone - or if you'd just like to get your hands on the future - I can enthusiastically recommend the 3650. You won't be disappointed.",4
"All-in-one

This cell phone is an indication of things to come in future..An all purpose device, it has utilities which i never thought would be there...it can be used to store mp3, take and store digital pics, video..other features like currency converter, memo, music composer, games adds valueThough the size is a problem, i think the features more than compensates for it...but if your main criteria is size, this phone definitely is not for you...Also be sure to buy a case.",4
"A great first phone!

I walked by this phone in a t-mobile shop a few weeks ago and thought to myself... "If they were giving *those* away, then maybe I'd get a cell phone..." because I've been a hold out for ages. Well, I finally gave in. This phone is great. My friend eyed it suspiciously, said "Well, its a little big, but its damn cool.. Sort of like.. A chunky baby!" Yup. Its a cute chunky baby phone. If you're looking for a phone that (to quote another friend) is "skinny & doesn't do anything" this is NOT it. You will not be able to fit it in your garter belt under your ball gone. But hey, its super snazz. The screen is boooooo-tiful. Its comfortable to talk on, the keypad (for a newbie) was easy to get used to, the camera ROCKS. Sure, it could be a little flatter, and I wish they had a non-leather cover standard (i'm still a little nervous about the camera lens & screen, not really safe floating in my purse).. but shoot! It syncs easy as pie with my mac, and its beautiful, and the t-mobile service is great around here. Way better than my friends with AT&T or Sprint. Oh right! And it works in england. Did i mention, its way cool? :>",3
"Cheap screen scratches easily

I carried this phone in my pocket, with nothing else in the pocket, for one day and by the end of the day the screen was completely scratched and dulled. They are using a cheap material for the screen, and its large size makes it to easy to get scratched. I'm returning mine.",1
"great phone

this phone is awsome.. I havent taken so many pictures until I bought this phone.. the round keyboard takes time to get used to but once I have used it a few days.. It was old hat..Highly recommend this phone",3
"A ton of fun

I've only had this phone for a little over a week, but I'm already having a lot of fun with it. I've used it to keep in touch with friends, play games, check my e-mail, and even record a video of my dad airborn over a cliff. This phone is the perfect blend of functionality and features for the price. Some of my favorite features are:- Nokia PC Suite Free Software which lets you syncronise calandar, to-do list, notes, and contacts between the phone and bluetooth enabled computer- E-mail software which enables me to check any pop3 email account. For me, it's my student email at Penn State U.- Expandable memory. I spent 30 bucks for an MMC card and can now put up to 128 MB of stuff on my phone. As soon as I find an mp3 software for cell phones, I'm set.",4
"Great Phone

For the price you get for this phone (free) you can not beat it, there are nice options its not that big the camera is great for asigning pictures to numbers you get from going out the night before :). The circular pad is different but no less dificult to use. The display is sharp and all in all I think its a great phone.",4
"Best Phone EVER

I got my 3650 about a month ago, and I'm blown away. The camera's quality is great for a cell phone. Its loaded with features right out of the box. But seriously, the best part of this phone is its expandability. I bought a 64mb MMC card and got a few good programs for the phone. I recommend checking out a program called "Photographer". It ads zoom features and takes much higher quality pictures, even panoramic photos. Theres also MP3 players available for the phone, even 3d games. With the exception of the P800, this is definitely the best phone on the market, but when it comes down to price/value, the 3650 is the best.",4
"Nokia 3650 is the best on the market

Amazing reception, battery life and flexibility. The camera is easy to use and i sync it up w/my outlook every day via bluetooth. This is really worth it.",4
"No Service

Bought the Nokia T Mobile service and when I tried to use the phone I found that I had been sold a service that does not exist.We have no T Mobile service in Bloomington,IN.T Mobile has been terrible to work with.They are not refunding me for the phone or service as of yet.They are rude and uncooperative in trying to resolve this problem.So,beware!",0
"Great phone

Great phone and now even better you can download the update from Nokia and record video clips with sound.",4
"Good Phone - I would shop again with Amazon.com

A great phone, bought it in Sept 2003. Since then it has been working great. The battery charges quickly compare to my old phone.It has some good features. One of which is the Calendar. I use it a lot to remind me about special events and different tasks. It works just handy.T-Mobile's T-Zone service is good too. I could surf the internet when needed.It shows the minutes I used after each call.Also the timer helps me understand how many minutes I am utilizing while I am talking on the phone.At first I thought the circular dialing may be difficult but after using it, did not bother me at all.It has so many more features which I did not get chance to browse or use yet.Over all - I like it especially with the best deal on Amazon.com, it is worth the price.Pros-- Bulit in camera and video features- Scheduler, Calendar, Notebook etc.- Bluetooth ready- Good reception.Cons-- Big phone to accomodate the display.- Heavy in weight. I wish it was more light weighted, I could have given it 5 star.- The default ringtone is not loud enough. You may miss the important phone while walking on the busy/noisy street/area.- Does not automatically alert you if you have used your plan minutes.",3
"An entry-level phone not for a pro.

At first Glance, the phone seems to have almost everything that you wanted. After a while you might realize that you got more than what you bargained for! For instance you might notice that it is really cumbersome to use the round shaped keypad. Than you may notice that the 3650 likes to turn it self off sometimes even when the key lock is active!Sometimes it just locks up and freezes, other times it auto dials your friends, it must be telepathic. Other than all of that, the blue tooth software runs like a charm. Oh and did I mention that even after you unplug the ear peace the phone still tells you that you are using your head set :-)",1
"my first week with Nokia 3650

i'm very impressed with this phone. i read a few review before buying it, and found a few things to be wrong in them.First, you CAN record sound and video at the same time. Just make sure you speak up and there isnt any other noise going on in the room. Second, the screen is very light and easy to read - unless your driving, which you should be looking at your phone anyway! Lastly, the pictures are not perfect quality for printing, but it's mainly a phone, not a camera! When you take a picture, hold the camera as still as possible, that makes the pictures come out crisp and clear.I hope this is helpful!",4
"Excellent phone - not as big as it looks like

I simply love this phone. If there is a signal problem its just due to the service provider. got nothing to do with the phone.Best features I found so far:******************************1. Clicked away photos which were very good web/email quality. (can't print them but who cares). I always got a still+movie camera in my pocket now.. the best feature so far i liked. The movie quality is thumbnail size so not useful.Caution: Don't take spy pics2. The phone has around 4 MB of memory + 16MB of flash card + 380KB on SIM card. Thats pretty good memory.3. Voice recorder is great if you don't have a pen/paper around to write messages while on a call...Just record the conversations for upto a minute.4. I could attach thumbnails to to my friends' names in the address book so whenever we talked, their face came on the screen.5. Calender, alarm (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and scheduler functions are very userful.6. Messaging to all over the world is great as most of the world uses GSM technology. I could send pics and chat with family/friends across the globe. This is tri-band phone so will work everywhere in the world.7. Ringtone volume is very low BUT ONLY in the normal mode. All you got to do is to choose the OUTDOOR profile and the ringtone volume will be sufficiently loud + vibrator mode will be on.8. Very lightweight, handy and not as big as it looks like in pics.Features I did not like:************************1. Round key pad is quite annoying while typing messages so even my mom can type SMS messages faster on her rectangular keypad than me.2. Worst thing is that it doesn't have a data cable so unless you have a laptop with an IR port or a bluetooth card, you can't connect it to the PC.3. Phone material feels cheap and finish is not that good. Don't drop it unless you want scratches and paint marks.4. Don't believe when they say GPRS is superfast. It is NOT. It is an old 2.5G technology and it doesn't compare with the really high speed sprint PCS CDMA-2000 3G technology. GPRS is only good for viewing text based pages with zero graphics and they take their own sweet time to load. You may feel nostalgic about the old 14.4Kbps modem days in 1998. I got this phone after using sprint for a year but I feel the PCS vision internet is great and you can connect it to your laptop/home PC and get broadband internet (144kbps) for free !! Sprint doesn't encourage it for obvious reasons and you may have to download the dialer software from unreliable sources (like kazaa) but my roommate uses it and it works !! ....",4
"Now Mac compatible...

As of 6/02/03, this phone is Mac compatible. Apple has released iSync 1.1, which provides Mac compatibility.",3
"Bluetooth works great

I have had this phone for almost a year now. It is one very dependable phone. Just got the chance to use it's Bluetooth capabilites. Paired it up with an IBM laptop with Bluetooth to use as a modem when WiFi is not available. The Bluetooth works great! I use it with T-Mobile and took it with me to Europe on vacation. Worked great!",4
"Nerd Heaven

I bought this phone a few days ago, and it is awesome!Out of the box, it is pretty cool(...)!Cool Features: Bluetooth, MMC Card [16MB included- but upgradable], large screen, plays any MIDI you can drop into it, IR connectivity.TONs of software: It runs Symbian OS, so there are lots of programs/games to install. I have installed 'Active Desk' [a replacement desktop/theme organizer] and AgileMessenger [supports MSN, Yahoo, AOL, ICQ and other IMs] along with 'Extended Profiles' [lets you custimize when differnet profiles come on, or how long they last + more]. Check the Yahoo groups for 3650- there are several of them with lots of good backgrounds, games, ringtones, etc. There are replacement web browsers [Opera, NetFront], screen savers, IR Remote software, and even a Gameboy emulator [haven't tried this one yet]. Hell, there are even movies you can download and watch on the unit [once you get a larger MMC card].Negative Features: Bad battery life when usign Bluetooth & IR excessivly, strange keypad layout [you get used to it], bluetooth learning curve, slow 'boot-up' [about 30 seconds].I have this connected via Bluetooth to my PC [with a few headaches setting it up] but I have been having problems connecting to my TG50 clie [need special drivers from the internet].So, at this point, I can check my e-mail, browse the web, chat on MSN or Yahoo! messenger [hard to do with the keypad- predicive input helps] and go anywhere in the US that T-Moblie has coverage [or most cities and interstates that have GSM 1900Mhz].If you like gadgets that you can tie into your computer, palm, car, etc. then this is the phone for you!",4
"It's big, has issues, but it's still a fun phone...

I have the 3650 with T-Mobile service and although it certainly has some serious shortcomings, it's a really fun phone to have in your (large) pocket when going out with friends.The camera takes fairly decent 640 X 480 photos, but if you want any kind of detail, subject must be within arm's length and you must have a steady hand. I've taken a number of shots and you have to be careful when pressing the shoot button to not press so hard that your hand moves, or you've got a blurry shot.Battery life can vary depending on usage. I've had stretches where I'm not using the phone and the battery's still got a couple of bars left, but the other night I was viewing pictures and the next morning I woke up with a dead phone.On that note, there is a well documented issue on various message boards around the web where a user will go to bed with a fully charged phone and wake up with a dead one. There is a relatively simple fix for this that involves folding up a piece of paper and placing it between the battery and the battery cover. I was skeptical, but it did work for me.The software package that comes with the phone, which is also available on the Nokia website is functional and offers quick transfer of file and contacts if you have Bluetooth.SMS, sending email, and general phone number dialing can be a bit tricky at first because of the non-standard keypad, but it does get a lot easier with some time.Whenever I break this phone out, I invariably get comments about how large it is, but that is perfect for someone like me who is apt to lose items out of my pocket.Overall, this phone is a lot of fun and I haven't had a major problem with T-Mobile, which I did have back when they were Voicestream.",3
"Great for the working/traveling/busy-with-life person

How is this phone useful for the working/traveling person who wants to carry all address/phone/calendar info with him/her all the time, in a small, light and very cool-looking device:1. Synchronizable PDA: If you have an office job, and already keep an online calendar in your company such as Lotus Notes or Outlook, you can synchronize your calendar, and have your phone remind you for everything you have to do, everywhere you have to be. Yes, adding new stuff to the phone directly requires a few more buttons to push, but when you synchronize, it makes life so easy, and you don't have to carry a PDA AND a phone at the same time.2. Taking Pictures: You saw something on the road completely funny, or you have to write down some traffic-jerk's licence#? Just take a picture.3. User-friendly calls: Not much to say here, but the user interface makes it very easy to place calls.4. Games: Although you won't have too much time to play games, especially if you are that veru busy person... it is still a great help on the plane or while waiting for someone.5. Huge screen: Great, bright, colorful screen. Perfect.6. Internet access: You can get your emails, access other websites, etc. Yes, it is not as fast as a computer, but if you need it, it's there.7. Profiles (ring/alert/vibration settings for different environments): You can select and customize settings for meetings, normal times, outdoors, completely silent environments like movies, etc.There's much more to this phone than these that I have counted. Check this phone out before you go out and buy a phone. The only thing you will see is maybe the size of it. While every phone is getting smaller, this is not particularly a small phone. But to have all these in it and also a good, wide screen, and not being heavy at all, it has to be at this size.",4
"OK phone, but the service needs work

The phone itself was ok - it felt a little cheap when you held it. I'm fairly knowledgeable about computer equipment, so wasn't too daunted when it came to exploring the menu interface. My advice: don't go exploring too much, even with the user guide. (Yes, I was the child that Dad would give a user manual to and tell me to teach him how to use the new toy.) There are sections that refer you to page numbers, and what's on that page has nothing to do with the topic. Also, there's an email option available through the Messaging option, but I was told it wasn't supported on T-Mobile's system. Have to use the ""Multimedia"" option. What?!!My biggest gripe is their distributor system...I'll find another service with another phone, quite likely. This one didn't impress me enough to buy it again.",2
"Cool Looking - But Impractical.

I must admit I bought this phone because of the unique appearance and the online reviews. I bought my husband a Motorola T221 at the same time. I am real-estate salesperson and a busy mom who relies on my phone heavily. I value battery life, reception, ease of use - and thought the camera was an excellent plus. Java is beyond me, as are most of the features on this phone.It might be a great tool. I don't know, nor do I have the time to figure out all of the pluses. It is awkward to hold, has a poor battery life and getting your messages is a five-step process because of the extensive menu. Also, the design of the phone is wonderful - but you can't find a case for it that will protect the screen! The only cases out there have a plastic guard over the keypad. The size of this phone prohibits putting it in your pocket, so with no case - in the purse or briefcase it goes. If this phone were in my purse of briefcase for a few months - it would be trashed.I'm returning it for the Motorola. This might be a great item for some - but for someone who just wants to make & receive calls, get their messages, not drop calls and take a few photos when the opportunity arises - this is not the phone for me.When I want Java and email I'll go to my pc.",2
"Horrible service

I loved the phone, and I don't think any other phone in current market can beat it but lags with patchy and horrible service. It has all functions anyone can ask for, including palm type, easy link to computer for synching, very nice camera, awesome screen and the dial. Only cons, I see is the size of it and the material it is made of, once it is dropped, marks and cracks on it really hurts if you are attached to this beautiful phone.",1
"Don't drop this fragile phone. UI and screen are beautiful..

I just received this phone. It feels like something Barbie would use in her little red plastic Corvette. The Symbian UI is beautiful though and the camera is fun, but just please don't drop this baby (reminding self). It ain't no Motorola...I bought it for its Bluetooth so that I could try out wireless anywhere web surfing. I plan to use my NX-70, Expansys bought Bluetooth Memory stick, Nokia 3650, and the Netfront Web browser to access sites. Who knows if it'll work!One thing I've realized is Palmpilots are about to go bye bye because all that functionality is already present in the Nokia 3650. The only upside to a Palm is a larger screen. That's why I think the Tungsten T|3 is a real device. Palm knows you can't shoehorn a 320x480 screen onto a cell phone...",2
"Got phone but has some glitches

I love the phone, its features,Nice battery life.Camera, infrared, bluetooth all work fine.but the first piece i had started getting problems after a few months. Some of the keys would stop working for a few hours. Tmobile sent a replacement. worked fine for a week, and keep rebooting itself. they sent another replacement in 2 days, and all seems fine now.",3
"My Wife Took My Nokia 3650!

My wife liked my Nokia 3650 so much that she switched chips with me and is carrying it.My favorite features:1. Speaker Phone. Nice when driving or multitasking. Good audible range. I slip it in my shirt pocket and speak into the air. Works great!2. Display is very good for its size. The camera takes 640 x 480 color images. I bought a 32 meg card to increase storage. I recently used the phone as my principle camera on vacation to the Smokies. Worked great.3. Contacts is a nice feature that can pull your chip's phone numbers and store them. Just add email addresses and you can send the camera pics to any email via the multimedia option.Disadvantages: The blue lighted round keyboard. In low light it is hard to see. This can be a problem when text-messaging or adding contact details.I'm buying a 2nd phone which will be another Nokia 3650. (...) :)",3
"Functional phone - limited ability to connect with Palm

What drew me to this phone was Nokia's claim that it connects via Bluetooth or IR with Palm devices, where I keep my contacts and calander. Unfortunatly, after I purchased the phone and a bluetooth USB device (Nokia support said customers who brought Belkin and D-link USB devise were having success connecting with the phone). I found that while the software takes the my palm address book and calender it is unable to put it on my phone. Nokia support (which seemed pretty good) said they have found out it only works with actual Palm devices not with the Handspring version of the software I have nor any other versions like Sony.As a cell phone it works fine and has some great features. I did not get it for the pictures, but have found my kids love that feature and keeps them entertained. As for durability, it has stood up to their handling.Suggestions:If you want to connect with your PC via palm, lotus, or outlook call Nokia support and ask what bluetooth or IR devices are users not having trouble with. The situation may have changed by the time you read this review. Also ask what types of problems users are reporting in connecting thier calender and address lists (in addition to palm it clams to take notes, organizer, and outlook data).In hindsite I should have spent the extra money on the Handspring treo like my wife - who has had no problems.",2
"Great features

Like any other new gadget, you have to learn how to get around using the keypad. After that it is a pleasure to use.I am a user of AOL online service, and was disappointed at how much I had to dig and search to learn how to set up the phone to use with AOL. The instructions were not clear, (at least for me).I had to call T-mobile, AOL, and search both web sites to finally understand how to set up the phone. (Boo, Hiss!)Maybe NOKIA and T-MOBILE should include a supplement to their printed instructions.Other than that, with ... rebates I recommend this phone and service.",4
"With lots of features

I just bought this phone in Amazon.com for free after mail-in rebates. This phone has lots of cool features. I uploaded my 120 contacts from outlook(PC) to phone without any hassle using the IR port. It worked very well. The camera feature is very exciting. It has 640x480 resolution. Transfering images to PC is real easy using IR port. But it is little slow. I didn't find a way to increase the IR speed. But, still it is lots of fun to use the camera.In built video recorder is real cook but you can take only 10-15 sec of video upto max of 93KB.Another roomy feature is it comes up with 3.4MB phone memory + an extra 16MB memory card. This can be upgraded to any higher memory card. This phone also has tribands. GPRS feature which can be used to browse the internet.The round keypad is not at all a problem. I got used to it in 1 day. Don't worry about the keypad. The weight (4.2OZ) is also not a problem.Overall I really liked this phone. Had lots of fun...",4
"wow...

The only thing this phone doesn't have is a full sized keyboard. And you need a well-padded case - but they're available via the internet. Who knew you could have this much fun with a phone?!",4
"Great Phone - Can't beat FREE!

Works great. You need to download software from nokiausa.com. Synchronizes with Outlook (a few issues there!!) using the infrared port on your computer. The phone can be used as a modem (again using infrared). Modem works flawlessly with AOL - great speed too (can't compare with DSL/Cable, of course - mostly slower than regular dialup too but absolutely great when you are traveling). Have not tried the Bluetooth.POSITIVES* Modem* Speakerphone* Outlook SyncNEGATIVES* Software CD not included* PC Software has bugs",4
"Absolutely great phone

I got this phone after returning SE T68i to Amazon. Before I got the actual phone, many wrote that this is not as big as one could imagine. When I got the phone, believe me, it IS big. My wife was teasing me for going backwards on style - that makes up to only 4 stars.Otherwise, the keypads dont look funny to me. I in fact like it. At night, the lighting on the keypad and the screen is just gorgeous.But the quality of the phone surpassed the size factor. It is a great phone with exceptional reception, voice quality, display size and quality, rich set of features - ringtones, wallpapers, preferences etc. When I browse the web, I could see a LOT in a page as opposed to normal phones.I primarily bought this phone to have bluetooth connectivity with my Palm Tungsten T. This works great. Even the SE T68i was great on BT and IR. I was not disappointed at all.I infact downloaded some ""cool"" wallpapers for this phone - Spidy, sceneries, babes etc :-) I have not downloaded many games yet.SD Card for memory is a great concept. I already transferred files between my computer, Tungsten and 3650.Battery life is very impressive - for a Nokia phone!! Very very impressive.Last but not the least, camera, I have been telling that camera-in-a-phone is a dumbest idea - but not anymore! It is very handy but the resolution is very average.The only disadvantage is the unavailability of a good holster/case for this big phone. My previous SE T68i came with a very ergonimically designed holster - some genius must have designed it. I am waiting for at least one good holster to come out. Till that time I will be walking like a man with a sand-bag on his pocket!Mahesh",3
"Well-equipped phone

As you well know, has Bluetooth, IR, Camera, PDA, and of course phone functions. I have used every one of them: Bluetooth to sync info to Outlook, exchange data with other phones, and to make the phone act as a fax-out, IR to send information to the phone and to make it act as a modem for my PDA (Sharp Zaurus SL5500), and the camera to just randomly snap pics. Syncing info with Outlook is kind of gnarly and twisted but works eventually.",4
"May feel ""cheap"" - but is not ""cheap""

Although I did not necessarily agree with the reviewers who contend the phone feels ligtweight and therefore cheap, I will say I have dropped it a couple of times and it holds together well. No dents, cracks or anything. Well made.Fun to take photos and immediately email them from the phone to friends. Hope my cell bill does not go through the ceiling! Good phone> I am learning the rest of its Symbian OS features",4
"Love the phone but , get ready for a fight.

I love the Nokia 3650, it is a great phone. The calls are crisp and clear. The camera pictures aren't half bad, nice for taking pictures of your kids for ex. and setting them up as a screen saver for your phone. The only real dissapointment has been the Amazon rebate, still won't show up a submitted even after I have written and complained that they promised it would show up on their rebatestatus web site after 2-3 business days still waiting been 7+ days. I am really starting to doubt I will ever see this rebate it so if you can't afford to spend the money don't count on the rebate coming.",3
"Good Phone. but TMobile Rebate isn accurate.. only $100 !

I purchased this phone 3 weeks ago.. and so far I love it. Great features. Nice pictures and I just love the SMS features.Only thing I dont like about it, is that the supposedly TMobile Rebate of $150 is not accurate !! I sent in the rebate and they gave me only a rebate of $100 while the rebate form clearly says $150 for service plans $39.99 or higher and TMobile customer service isnt among the best either. Their customer service staff is almost rude.",3
"Great phone, lacking in OS X support.

About 6 months ago, I wrote a sticky note for myself entitled ""When I'll get a phone."" T-mobile made the Nokia 3650 available ... and I received mine that day. After a month, here's how it's going:*full .Mac integration: Address Book groups, multiple iCal calendars (at mediarights we use about 12), IMAP mail, all over bluetoothiSync support isn't there yet (this month, allegedly) but the Bluetooth adapter (D-link DBT-120, from tekserve) works well for exchanging midi files, photos, addresses, appointments and .sis (program) files.The IMAP mail program is great. I don't expect to ever write much mail on it, but when I need to it's more than serviceable. I do wish I had smarter junk mail filtering, but the .Mac screening does pretty well.*color screenIt's beautiful. I don't notice ""only"" 4096 colors on this tiny thing. Anyone who says different is lying. It's very very bright when the backlight is on, and dim but not unreadable when it's off.*affordable Internet plan (only sidekick has this?)I pay [a monthly fee]for 10MB from T-mobile. I've used about 2/3rds of it. You can use the phone as your primary Internet connection for your computer via bluetooth, and if I ever needed this I'd tear through those ten megs and wish for sidekick's unlimited plan. Until then the 10 megs are plenty.*GPRS/GSM network and good reception(only T-mobile has this)The reception is great nearly everywhere, even in Park Slope & Williamsburg, two areas where cell phone reception is notoriously bad. The photo pictures send very quickly, and the web loads fast enough to be usable.*a nice camera, 640x480 at least!The camera works wonderfully - much better than any other camera I've seen on a phone/palm/hiptop device. ... To me, the quality of the pictures is the most pleasant suprise of the phone.The picture syncing should work exactly like iPhoto. Of course, it doesn't yet on the Mac, but I think there is a utility like that for the PC. Once I get my head on straight, I'll join bluetooth-dev group, I'm hoping a fairly simple script could bring over all new photos at once and delete them from the phone. What I'm really hoping is that someone else will do this, of course.There is a lot of good documentation available for developers, ...",3
"Review after 1 year of use - Good phone with bad ringer vol.

I am writing this after close to a year long of use. The only reason I bought this was - it was FREE :-) and comes with Bluetooth and IR. Now let us go to the review.As a phone - reception is exceptional, BT works great, screen resolution is mind-blowing. Phone book is very detailed and good. Call logs are good. These are basics for any phone. For all these parameters, this phone stands apart EXCEPT the ringer volume - I will get to this later.Size - it is a big problem. I bought a holster, then an original case from Nokia and it doesnt work anyway. By the time I open the velcro flap to get the phone out and hit the talk button, the call goes to voice mail. So I abandoned using any case. This phone is a bulkier.Keypads - It looks different and great and especially at night, it is eyecatching but it is a pain to use. I use internet a lot via phone so it is more painful.Ringer - Like many mentioned, no matter how high you set, the sound is not enough. I have a tiny Motorola V66 that will drive you out of the house with its ringer volume! Workaround is to keep "Vibrate & Ring". In the car and mall keep "Outdoor" profile.Handset volume - I havent seen many complained about this. This is another nuisance. When you either send/receive calls and if you did not press any other key, you can adjust the volume. If you had pressed any options while calling some customer support, you can't. It took me a while to understand this funny behavior. Workaround is hit the "back" key to return to enable volume adjustment.Battery - Great. Never had problem. I turn on my BT all the time and works still fine.Screen size - I love the screen size. This is pretty much the size of my Tungsten T.Other features - Calendar, To-do etc., are as good as a PDA. You dont really need any PDA if you have this and setup an easier sync process.There is no "Auto-keylock" feature. This feature has been spread across two different features.Camera quality is ok. Dont expect too much from this one. Memory card feature is great. This helps you to transfer images back and forth to a computer.There are dozens of sites to offer wallpapers etc. I downloaded some utils/games for this phones for my son to play.This phone is great in most part except, size, ringer vol and handset vol.For a free phone, hey, you cant complain so much.Hope this helps",3
"Excellent Phone; Minor Annoyances

Coming from older Nokias (6160, 8260, 3360), I was skeptical about getting a slow, application-laden camera phone. But after a week of heavy use, I'm very happy with the Nokia 3650. I recommend it to anyone looking for new phone features who isn't concerned with the 3650's larger size.Good:- Intuitive menus, organization- Bluetooth support- Contact list / phone integration, contact grouping- Large, bright display- Configurable filesystem layout- 16 MB memory card can store hundreds of photos- Camera is surprisingly useful (I didn't think I'd use it)- Loud and varied polyphonic ringtones- Strong reception- The round key layout works well after getting used to itBad:- The phone is large; if it were thinner and shorter, I'd give it 5 stars- Slight delay when starting applications- Nokia's PC Suite user interface is terrible- Contact and calendar synchronization work, but have no facilities for filtering, conflict resolution, etc.- Vibrate mode is weak compared to earlier NokiasT-Mobile Service:Reception with T-Mobile in San Francisco is consistently good. I haven't yet been dropped and have only noticed poor reception inside buildings and on typically spotty sections of highway. I did some testing by switching SIM cards with a friend's Sony/Ericsson T68i on AT&T. The Nokia had ~25% better reception on both networks. T-Mobile's service was better than AT&T in Hayes Valley and Pacific Heights and on par in Sonoma county. I now get service in a friend's apartment where AT&T didn't work at all.",3
"Great phone that replaces your PDA

I've been using this phone for several monthes and I can suggest it without any doubt. Here are the key features:- The included application offer great PIM (Contacts and calendar) features.Actually replaces most of the features of your PDA.- You can install any compatible application you like including games(Very nice), MP3s, e-mail clients players and advanced web browserslike Opera. Word, Excell readers are coming soon.- Memory is expandable up to 128mb by MMC (Soon to 256mb)- User interface is great. Very easy to use as usual from Nokia and you cando everything with one hand like a normal phone.- Syncing contacts and calendar with bluetooth is great. Windows is supportedby the included Nokia PC Suite and Mac is directly supported by Apple intothe OS (iSync). Trasferring files with bluetooth from or to a PC or MAC is veryeasy (Mac OS X have a much better blutooth supprot anyway).- Photos are of good quality even if limited to 640 x 480 pixels. Movies are ofnice quality too even if short. Photos are stored in jpg, movies in .3gpthat is a mobile version of MPEG4 that is now very well supported in playingand for prooducing content by Apple's Quicktime on MAC or PC.- Technically is based on Symbian OS that is a much better os than Palm orPocket PC and is the same OS used by new generation smartphones byMotorola, Sony Ericsson, Siemens, Panasonic and many others the"de facto" standard for advanced mobile phones. Java support is included.- Voice quality is very good, battery life is good (3 days of normal use).- Works abroad as it is a triband GSM - GPRS",4
"Ringer problems

I was very happy with this phone for about a week until I took the phone out and noticed that I'd missed about 10 calls. It seems several of the Nokia 3650s have a lovely little problem with the ringer. It starts out fine, but as time goes on, it gets quieter and quieter. Eventually, even with the ringer set to full volume, you can barely hear the ringer at all (though when you test the ringer under profiles it sounds just fine). The only solution is to have it set to vibrate at the same time and then the ringer volume is fixed.At the moment I'm being sent a replacement phone, if this one does not have that problem I'd give the phone 5 stars. But to have a phone that does everything except work as phone is ridiculous.Discovered the problem: Firmware version 2.54 is very buggy. The most recent (3.12) should be fine. You can check what version you have by pressing *#0000# in standby mode.",2
"Wirless Airline Pilot

As an airline pilot who finds himself somewhere different every night and wanting to stay in touch with his family, this phone is the best! I love the video and camera features that allow my wife (got her one too) and kids to send me video and photos of them everyday while I'm away. The Nokia 3650 is like a little PDA and it's software is very intuitive. I've only had it a few days but we are still having a blast with it. With memory getting cheaper I plan to upgrade to a 128MB memory module and store tons of photos and vidoe clips of the kids on the phone for review whenever on the road...can leave more regular photos at home now that I got this. Quality seems good and with a year warranty I should be good if somthing does happen.",4
"Best features around, but too big a package!

I recently bought this phone at a local AT&T; Wireless store. Initially, I loved it. It had amazing features for a phone (see other reviews for feature rundown). However, after about 5 days, I went back and exchenged it for the Panasonic GU87. Why? It was much too big for me. I gave up all of its features and actually spent $$ more for the GU87.Here is a selective comparison for anyone interested in these two phones, and not sure which way to go. Note, I think the Panasonic GU87 is only available through AT&T; Wirelss.Nokia: Remote control sizedPanasonic: Just as thick, but shorter, and sleeker clamshell designNokia: Great Screen, crisp images. Icons are not anti-aliased, but still clear.Panasonic: Even better screen (more colors. But the font is not anti-aliased. This may be asking too much, but the menu page has pretty, anti-aliased icons.)Nokia: Great camera. Nice 640x480 resolution. Images are a little soft and painterly, but they can be improved greatly in Photoshop by just applying auto levels, contrast, and color. Good night time images when light is adequate.Panasonic: Very small, thumbnail sized images (something like 172x136 resolution). Color is good, and blowing up the image 150% is okay, but the lack of pixels is a downer. Night time images are horrible - picture a film from the 1920's with verical striations and artifacts.Nokia: Great operating system. Highly customizable window-like interface with easy controls. Applications stay open on a list, so you can jump between things easily and never lose your place.Panasonic: Confining OS. Not as customizable. For example, and this may be minor but it is annoying, on the Nokia, you can turn off the sound effect that plays when you snap a picture. On the Panasonic, you cannot turn of the shutter sound effect. Even on total silent mode, that annoying sound blares out. Jumping between apps is also not possible. You must exit and navigate to get from place to place.Nokia: Highly customizable profiles.Panasonic: Take your pick - normal or silent. Vibration alert is even annoyingly iconified on the screen, as if it were not standard to have the vibrate on.Nokia: Great battery life.Panasonic: Mediocre battery life.Nokia: One alarm that snoozes.Panasonic: Four alarms, but no snooze.Nokia: Snake! (multilevel and environments)Panasonic: Tetris (it doesn't even speed up over time)Nokia: Tons of memory,which is even upgradable if you get a high capacity chip.Panasonic: Limited phone memory.Nokia: Great phonebookPanasonic: Okay phonebookAm I disappointed I exchanged the Nokia for the panasonic? No. My main selling points are size, and glitter. The panasonic is sleek and has enough glitter for a disco (try customizable blue, green, or orange glows on the front display!). If your main selling points are like mine, go for the Panasonic. If you don't mind bulk, but want top notch features, go for the Nokia. But wait, I'm talking about phones and didn't even compare the phone aspects. They are pretty much the same - great reception, great sound and volume, and speakerphones on both. Panasonic can even record a conversation for about 15 seconds (I can't remember seeing this feature on the Nokia) - not that I use this feature ;). The phone aspects are similar. Nokia has the brains; Panasonic has the looks.",3
"Fun Free Phone

I bought two of these phones in June. One for the wife, one for me. Signed up for the Family Plan to save $10 per month (share slightly less minutes with family members). Rebates arrived in about 9 weeks as promised.We send each other pictures of the baby using T-Mobile's T-Zone service. Very cool! Last night at the Cards/Brewers baseball game in downtown St. Louis, I took a 15 second video of a Scott Rolen home run. I then "sent" the video to my wife's phone and she was watching it miles away a minute later. How fun is that!I check my work email account and browse ABC news, ESPN news, and CNN news at stoplights. It even worked way out in the country on a vacation trip in July (Lake of the Ozarks). With my Yahoo account I set up all kinds of "alerts". I get breaking news, weather, etc. Your phone will have an email address of its own so your friends and family anywhere can send you email.The Bluetooth capability is useful also. I sync up my contact data with my iMac regularly. The new version (iSync 1.5) even supports calendar synchronization -- all wireless.Games? I play Doom, Star Trek, and a tank game. Lots of fun..Doom takes some hacking to get to work on a 3650 though.The keyboard is goofy, but gets a lot of looks. The only caveat is to be sure your employer allows camera phones before buying.",4
"Love Nokia

I like new technology and that's why I bought this phone. I was little hesitant due to the new number format, but I get used to it shortly. Have no complaint so far, everything works great. I would suggest this phone to anyone.",4
"supported by iSync

Just a note for mac users, as of yesterday, I believe Apple's iSync 1.1 now supports this phone for bluetooth connectivity and data transfers. FYI.",3
"Great phone, needs help as PDA

I got this as a single device replacement for my cell phone and Palm Vx. Its performance as a phone has been a tremendous improvement over my old Ericsson T19LX - call quality using AT&T service in New York is great, as is having my PDA address book integrated with the phone so I don't have to worry about updating phone numbers in multiple places. The size is quite respectable considering how much functionality it contains, but definitely somewhat large for a current model phone.As a PDA, it is functional but suffers from some flaws. Importing contacts from Palm Desktop did not work - many entries where I had a home and mobile number showed up with one entry called homemobile and dropped the other number. When I moved everything to Outlook and synchronized it worked fine. However, it still does not sync note fields for to-do and calendar entries, and Nokia says they have no plans to fix that. The phone's to-do editor does not let you make an entry without a due date, and also does not let you turn off the alarm that occurs on the due date. Accessing POP3 email works, but if you want to delete a message from the phone while leaving it on your server you still have to leave the header on the phone and scroll past it in your inbox. I solved some other problems by installing ActiveDesk and ActiveMail from Cibenix, which I would definitely recommend if you purchase this phone.Overall, I would give this 5 stars for packing some great hardware into an attractive package with great phone functionality at a good price. However, the PDA software flaws knock it down a notch.",3
"Not dissapointed

After reading scores of reviews and comparing this phone to others I finally decided to go with it and have not been disappointed. I had a hard time because I really wanted the small size of a flip phone with the features of this phone. There was nothing in my price range that fit so I sacrificed the flip feature. It has fallen several times and each time the cover has popped off and the keypad has flown out. It freaked me out the first few times, but the phone has never ""broken"". It makes me wonder if it is designed to take the impact that way saving the interior workings from damage...? I've only once in a whole year had a problem with dropped calls. It has a great signal and the volume on the ringer (at the highest level) is just right for me. I love it that you can have a different ring for each contact. It saves me time running for the phone if I hear a familiar ring. I always know who I need to call back without even looking it up. The vibrate feature works great. I can usually even hear it vibrate if it is near me! My husband has a T610 and at first I really preffered his phone for the size (fit in the pocket size), but mine fits in my purse pocket perfectly so I have no need to complain. I prefer the way his menus are set up, but mine were definitely more user friendly (easy to use right out of the box). His just lets you do a little more. I used my camera on a cross country trip (our real camera was broken) and got some nice tiny pics that otherwise would not have been taken. All in all I'm happy with everything. Just wish it was a flip phone (personal preference).",3
"Be the envy of your friends!

I've had this phone for about one year, haven't had a single problem with it. It take pictures at almost 1/2 of a megapixel, 800x600, and although the video isn't as good, the fact that it has video at all is awesome. It can also hold MP3 and WAV files (and use them as ringtones), and with a few free programs, you can put a .swf file on it too!It looks like it might be uncomfortably big, but it's not. I just barely feel it in my pocket. I have never had it run out of batteries, and I keep it on at all times. The only slight problem is that sometimes it pushes random buttons while in my pocket, but not that much.",4
"Good Phone for Tech Loving folks

This phone is really cool for Tech Loving Folks who like to use any of the following:1) Use Bluetooth to connect to other devices for Data transfer and/or use this phone as modem.2) Use Infrared. (if don't have bluetooth. this is handy)3) PIM-Contacts/Calendar Syncronization If already using it or plan to use it in future.4) Camera comes handy for certain occasions a person cannot carry regular one.Unlimited Internet for additional @$19.99 from TMobile is very cheap and helpful in use where there is no internet access but TMobile access is available. I tested it to work with my iPAQ PDA using Bluetooth and these 2 devices make excelent combination. TZones is included, as I was told, in it. But Phone TZone display is very small.Another thing I found useful is AvantGo support for this phone, Real Media Player, Alarms are easy to use, Bluetooh Printing (Not tried tho) and support MMC card .If want to have contact/calendar synchronized (PDA, PC's/Laptops,Phone, Data Watch-sync thro PC), I believe, this is a really cheap device with new subscription and excellent in features.If not using most of the above, there are other Decent Phones that have Camera and other regular stuff.Many people don't like Dial Pad shape but this is "different".CONS:1) Little Bulky.2) Be careful, battery doesn't last good if playing with features a lot.3) that's itMy Best Combo will be:----------------------iPAQ - Blutooth Compatible PDA's+Nokia 3650+PC/Laptop with Bluetooth Adapter+Smart Watch or other Data Watch that can sync calendar/contacts with PC.",4
"The most features in any phone in the market.

This phone has the most features of any phone in the market. Camera, tri-band, connectivity with Bluetooth and IRDa, and static and removable memory to maximize your usage of the functions.The size is larger than many phones out there, but it is a reasonable compromise for the features. Even newer phones from Nokia are yet to have all the features of the 3650.As a phone, reception is phenomenal, I have never suffered any dropped calls. Though you are better off locking keys when not in use. They are quite senstitive and may make a call without your knowledge, and it has happened to me more than once.Overall, a very good deal and a great value for free.",4
"Nokia 3650 from T-Mobile

I received this phone as a birthday present, and have been absolutely thrilled with it. I was looking for a device that would be not only a phone, but also would have many functions similar to a PDA (like a Palm), but I didn't want something big like the Handspring Treo. The only shortcoming to this phone is that Nokia apparently doesn't make it easy to get the latest ROM updates, which the latest version allows for using 256 MB MMC memory among other things. Hopefully this will change. Otherwise, this phone is great.",3
"Re: Good feature but bad reception

Some more Cons to the phone after using it for three weeks:* Phone fails to start a couple of times during power-up. Some startup threads failed to load and you might need to try again or reset (erase) the phone.* Slippery to hold.* Favorites menu can't be customised as predicted. Very few application supports the favorites menu (not even todo!)* Calendar synchronization does not note your change of timezones, nor it works for me (I end up with lots of duplicates and decided to ditch calendar sync)* Quiet wave ringtones, pray to hear phone rings when you're on a bus or train.Good phone overall, especally for early adoptors who can bare with the weight. I am sure things will improve, general customers should wait for next wave improvements.",3
"Good phone for Mac Users

With Apple's latest update to iSynch, the Nokia 3650 makes a good adjunct to the mac. One quibble. The phone does not yet sych with iCal. A minor almost quible... it would be nice if it were possible to browse the phone's memory and to place files on the phone without using the BlueTooth file interface. Instead, they should let you use the standard file browser. Apple also updated QuickTime 6.3 to include support for the audio and video files created by most multi-media cell phones. The PC version should also benefit from QuickTime's update.",3
"Great phone, but......

I am very pleased so far with this phone. The only two problems i have had have been with the carrier(T-Mobile). One was that i could NOT access my account online until just a few days ago (July 06,2003) and i bought the phone and service on June 2nd, 2003. The other problem was due to the first one (i realized just recently too). I was receiving email alerts on my phone and i could not STOP THEM from any of the setting on the phone...i had to delete the email account from the T-mobile website, and that's when FINALLY the (mostly JUNK) e-mail alerts stopped!!!!Other than that i have been pretty pleased with all the features of the phone.NOTES: BEWARE OF THE THINGS THEY DON'T say at the time of purchase!!!1) Do not expect the picture quality of a digital camera because you'll be dissapointed, the camera in this phone is just for low resolution-spontaneous-on the spot-emergency type of picture. They look good in the computer and GREAT on the phone, but nothing like a good digital picture can be.2) All of the sound features on this phone are pretty low volume, even at the maximum level. So if you are in noisy places you're pretty much relying on the vibration of the phone (if it's near you) which is a very powerful vibration if i may add.3)The battery life is not too long but HEY, it charges fully in about an hour or less!!!!! Not bad at all!4) WHERE ARE THE ACCESORIES???? NOKIA or accesory manufacturers PLEASE BRING ON THE CLIPS and more variety of cases!!!5) Extremely customizable phone, very cool stuff: background picture, color schemes, customizable ring tones for different callers, thumbnail pictures for callers.6) Voice activated dialing!7) VIDEO DOES RECORD SOUND!! (another review said otherwise).8) Nokia customer service AWESOME...T-Mobile customer service, GOOD.9) UNIQUE circular keypad design is a PLUS for those who seek to be UNIQUE. Keypad lights up in an very cool neon blue color too.10) Calls sometimes don't come in, and phone froze one time in a month, not to bad for all the things it has going on(i blame it on the service carrier). Has a 128MB capacity for memory card, brings a 64MB card.11) NO LOST OR STOLEN insurance COVERAGE!!!!!! so take care of it and keep your eyes open, this is an expensive lil toy!!!!!12) International capabilities, and many other things. Great features overall.",3
"Is, in fact, compatible with Mac

While Nokia doesn't make Mac software for this phone, the truth (as with many other computer peripherals) is that Macs don't require any additional software to work with this phone. I have used Bluetooth and iSync to not only flawlessly sync this phone to Palm Desktop and iCal on my PowerBook, but have used the Bluetooth functionality to install several programs onto the phone, including one that added audio capability to the video recorder.Just because Nokia doesn't support Macs doesn't mean this phone won't work just fine on one. It does. I actually find syncing the phone to be far less cumbersome on my PowerBook than on my Toshiba laptop running Windows XP. I would recommend this phone to Mac users before Windows users.",3
"Nokia Redeems Themselves

After leaving my Nokia Phones behind lastyear when i got a Sony Ericsson T68i, I have finally decided to come back to Nokia and give them a try. The Nokia 3650 is an amazing phone. The built in bluetooth alone was what drew me to it. However, my old Ericsson HBH-15 headset will need to be replaced as the Nokia only works with teh Ericsson HBH-60 and Nokia headsets. The screen size and colors is another beautiful thing abotu this phone. Browsing on WAP (T-Zones Internet) is simply amazing with this phone. No more scrolling and it is fast too. The built in Camera and Video Recorder are a nice addition too but still not ready to replace my real digital camera. It's fun to be bale to snap a quick picture and then send it to a friend to get advice or just say hello. As for the keypad, it is awkward at first but aftera few days, it becomes comfortable to use and makes text messaging a breeze. nokia has finally redeemed themselves to me with this phone.",3
"with all that I know, I would not do it again

I got this phone when it first came out. I was extremely happy with it. The games were great and the screen was the best I had ever seen. One month passes by, my phone will no longer turn on. It took Nokia six weeks to fix the phone. It was gone longer than I had it. All was well again and now I was on a trip. In the middle of the mountain terrain my screen starts fading. All of the sudden it starting turning on and off, over and over again. Now I have to call Nokia and send it in again. I am fixing to switch back to trustworthy Samsung. Unless you are getting it absolutely free don't waste your time or money.",1
"Great Phone - Inaudible tones

Look, this phone is great, it has a fun quality to it. It takes great little photos for a phone, the video function is really fun too. But I've already had to exchange it once. There is a definite bug with the loudness of the rings. While setting the tone in the profile section, I play it at the loudest level, which isn't even loud enough. After setting this profile, and someone calls, the phone barely rings!! Two of the 3650s have done this to me. If you use this phone for business, you better get something else, cause you're gonna miss lots of calls.",1
"pretty okay phone

I've had this phone for almost a year (...). I actually like the keypad, it's unique and not at all hard to get used to. The screen is large and colorful, and the there are many great polyphonic ringtones to choose from.The downsides might just be my specific phone or my service, but here they are:- phone is very large, compared to most others- my battery seems to last just a couple days when I don't even make any calls during that time- the ringtones, at the highest setting, are really quiet when vibrate is off, and extremely loud when vibrate is on.. not in between.- even when I make the volume the loudest, what I hear from the phone is still much, much quieter than my friends phones, and it's difficult to talk in loud/normal rooms.- I don't get service in the subway (understandable) or elevators (when many of my friends do) or even in stores, sometimes.I don't really use the camera/video feature except for the thumbnails of my contacts, which I find nice.. seeing a friend's face (small) pop up on the screen when I get a call.I find the to-do list and notes and calendar, etc, all useful.Overall.. there are nice features on here, and I guess the only negative thing that is certain to be in all Nokia 3650 phones (since the other downsides might just be my phone) is the big size.",3
"Ignore muwap SHILL from Washington DC

Ignore the idiot below who's abusing Amazon's review feature in order to shill for muwap.com's ringtone service. IT SUCKS!",4
"Good feature but bad reception

This phone has all the latest feature you think of. I am using it for last 2 months. Here are the CONS it has :1. Sometimes does not respond (Hangs ) , You need to reboot it to get it working2. Ringtone sound is low(though it is Max) , you will miss lots of call.3. Reception is not good , I feel Samsung's S105 has better reception than this phone.If you are loooking for all the feature go for it..Other wise do more research.",2
"I love this phone!

The phone is bigger than most cell phones, but that's one of the reasons I wanted it.Those tiny phones may be fine for some but I needed something that wouldn't get lost in my handbag. I like all the features, although I don't use most of them on a daily basis. The camera is nice to have, although not a replacement for a quality digital camera but its nice to text message a vacation pic. I've had my phone for 14 months and have not had any serious issues with it. It;s very easy to find accessories and downloads are a breeze for ringtones, etc. Though a little pricey, I find it worth every penny.",3
"The Best phone in the market!!!!

It is really GREAT phone, it is very cool, a bit big, but who cares, as long as it has photo and VIDEO camera in it. Battery is great, ringtones, games, extra features (for example music composer!!) are the nicest. I bought it when it was 350.00, and still I think the phone is worth it. And reception is just incredible. In one year I NEVER had any problems with the reception. Just get one if you are a Nokia fan, as I am.",4
"amazon

So, it has been 29 days since I placed the order. Still have not gotten the phone. I wish I could rate the phone but I can't.But amazon.com sucks. really sucks. But just in case, you still purchase throught this site, remember to check your 'spam'? mail. After they send you the initial purchase order email, they also send you one that tell you to contact the plan servers. The second email can get lost, and that is cause of the delay.",1
"pretty good phone

I've had this phone since july. The features are pretty cool. the reception is good in most places except lower levels like a basement. everyone thinks its a cool looking phone, even though it is a little bigger than most phones. the round dialing pad is easy getting used to. and i use the camera often because i can transfer the pictures via infared to my laptop.",3
"AMAZING PHONE!!!!!!!!!

This phone is worth every penny...i had an old nokia phone so i decided to upgrade & it was worth the money...it plays wav files as ringtones (it converts it to 10x smaller than normal wave files)...great sound,clear reception..has lots of games....i can play NES,gameboy color emulation also.....i also love the key pad...soo diff from regular phones..the only complaint i have it the 4096 colors on screen compare to most 65,000 colors on screen phone..but its great...",4
"Perfect Phone/Camera

Its a great phone with the coolest "extra" features. It is sleek, though a little bulky than other phones, but a great style. The sound is great, speakerphone is good, utilities are great and is very user-friendly.The camera is perfect, great clarity camera wherever you go. Other cool features include sound recorder, where you can record 30-40 second clips and use them as ring tones. This is a cool feature, it blowed my friends minds. Its a great camera to own:) Video recorder function is very handy. The colours and screen (its huge) resolution is great:)",4
"Great!! Nice choice.

This a great phone to have.Pro:-Circular pad,with little practice, it is very comfortable.IR and Bluetooth works great,you need to read setup before you have other devices connecting to it.Overall no problem,battery life is good,except when you have bluetooth is continuously ON.Speakerphone that is so good.Cons:-Phone must have a sliding cover to cover the screen when not used.Ringer Volume is low.Phone must come with application/Software like FullSreen caller,MP3 Player and other daily usage application.Customer's will then know what good this phone can do.",3
"Good features... and poorly written software

I needed a phone for my business (in-home computer repair) and the 3650 had just come out and looked like a good choice. That was in August of 2003. Since then, T-Mobile has replaced the phone and battery once and I still have the same problems - the phone constantly crashes. I get errors like "Appserv main closed" which causes me to miss calls and lose text messages.And if you use a car charger (I've bought 2 of them), the battery will not vibrate until you have charged it for a while using the regular wall charger. I've missed a lot of calls this way - if you listen to music while driving, you're not going to know someone is calling you w/o vibrate.Ultimately, I regret choosing this phone. If someone calls and I'm not there to pick up the phone I know that person will try one of my competitors rather than sit around and wait for me to call back. The only plus side is a nice carrying case that I picked up. And T-Mobile has been pretty awesome about the entire thing.Good - T-Mobile rocks, phone looks cool, nice carrying case that hooks on your pocket, features.Bad - P.O.S. phone that has resulted in lost customers and thousands of dollars.",0
"Excellent but for the size...-Muthu

I have used several models before, but Nokia has the lead over Samsung and other brands. This is a excellent gadget to be proud of... that too without paying a price(Iam lucky to get it free from a TMobile dealer without any downpayments).Good:- Trimode(SIM open ...so it can be used in countries using 900, 1800 & 1900 frequencies- Most of Asia and Europe)- Awesome screen display and ease to use menus.- With this TMobile has plans less than 20$ for those who just need a phone for emergency and just 1 year contract.- Good pictures- Upgradable Memeory,infrared and blue tooth(But u have to spend around 80 bucks for a good bluetooth enabled headset)Bad:- Size, what else. Get a case else u end up in lots of scratches.- Menu popping up while capturing picture(Are you supposed to take the picture without aim??)- Low ring volume even if the volume is set to high.- Key pads little unusual(round about) but thats not a big deal.- With TMobile Dont expect a coverage like Sprint has. They have good coverage only thru all the major cities and freeways.- Fast battery drainage but dont complaint about this if you play a lot around taking pictures and video clippings.Why not to have a free 300$ wonderful gadget in your pocket?",3
"i really like this fone

this fone seems to be a heavy one.... but trust me... its not... its big though but the features it has r excellent...thanxMalik",4
"Better than a PDA

Unbelievable!! It's a world phone, has an address book (synchronizes with Microsoft Outlook etc), calendar, to-do list, digital camera, video camera, and much more. This phone has everything I could want in a PDA and fits easily in my pocket. In addition, the audio quality is amazing and you can download lots of useful software to add extra functionality from Nokia and Nokia software developers. Polyphonic ring tones - no more annoying cell phone alerts. Plus there's a speakerphone, voice dialing and the list goes on. Also available are downloadable games, feature upgrades and cool accessories. The service from T-Mobile is excellent and I had my new number and service up and running the same day I got the phone from Amazon. T-Mobile also has the lowest call charges for travelers using the phone in Europe that I could find. Would highly recommend it.",4
"Great functionality

I've had this phone for 3 days now and I like it more each day. The bluetooth connection is awesome for syncing with my Outlook and I plan on getting a bluetooth headset as well. Thanks to the contacts and calendar it looks like I'll be able to get rid of my PDA.....what a relief. Sending pictures and videos is fun. I can even check my webmail and aol mail from this phone! I'm very happ with it. My only complaint is that it is a little bulky but it's still light-weight",3
"disappointing

This phone looks great in the description; it has loads of cool features. However, the picture quality is really pitiful- you almost can't tell what you have taken a picture of. Also, it is too large to fit in any purse cell phone pockets or holders- it is really huge. Another thing is the buttons are very hard to use. I just returned mine and am shopping for another one!",1
"Great Phone, Camera, Camcorder but not Price

The camera is great and takes really good pictures, as does the camcorder. I havent had problems with it and i think its fantastic. The only problem is that the keypad and the menus take a little time to get used to. I love everything about it except the large price tag, yet compare it to some of the current phones offered by Nextel and you see what kind of a deal your getting, you are getting twice as many features for the same price",3
"Never got my phone

I thought this would be a great phone--I ordered it and a matching T-Mobile plan based on the recommendations on this page. I waited over 2 month for it, and an Errikson T616 to arrive but they did not. Amazon notified me there were errors in my application. It tried fixing them--twice. I awaited my phones and equipment, but nothing happened. Amazon failed to notify me in a timely way that there were problems. The end result--I'm without my phones and my order was cancelled. I cannot believe being treated so poorly.",2
"Superb product for the price

For the first time I feel like I have a functional ""all-in-one"" device. The phone is great as a normal GSM 3-band phone, and it has a good radio. In the elevator where I used to lose the signal on a Nokia 8890, this phone has a strong signal. The blutooth connection with PC Suite syncs my contacts, calendar & to-do list with my Outlook automatically, with no messy wires. I can access my office email seamlessly (it's on an Exchange Server). I even downloaded an Opera browser and I can now access the web, which is convenient when commuting to work on the train. I use the bluetooth to also attach to a wireless Jabra earpiece, which is cheap and more for speaking when driving or walking than a wire earpiece. My mobile experience took a great leap forward with this phone.",4
"hate it hate it hate it hate it hate it hate it hate it hate

REally really hate it. I bought this phone in May of 2003. In June I sent it in to be repaired. Got the phone back in October only to have the phone die on me again in December. Sent the phone back in. This time they sent me a new phone. Guess what? It is broken too. I really wish that I would never have spent my money on this piece of junk. From now on I will stick with Samsung.PS would have given it a negative number of stars but not an option",0
"Do U really want it?

I brought this phone because it is a tri-band phone. After unlocking the phone which T-mobile does it for free. I was able to swap my friends gsm from att and make calls. It has a video camera but u can recod only 13 secs. I liked the contacts of this phone. It lets u store the address and contains a full blown address book. The blue tooth feature is a cool thing. I was able to sync with MS outlook using the Software i downloaded from Nokia website using the infrared feature of the phone.It is big and bulky like a brick, only good thing being it is not as heavy as a brick. Lack of cases is antother jarring point. The unique key pad is cumbersome. It takes some time to get used to it. I was not able to play some of th mp3s i had with the real player provided.Some features are cool but u don't use it on a daily basis.",2
"Circular touch pad? You've got to be kidding

I was an early adopter of this phone. It was one of the first phones to ship with Bluetooth and a built-in camera.I can't wait for a few more months to go by so I can justify getting rid of it.DISLIKES:1. Circular touch pad. What a poor idea. You will never get used to it, I predict. I have never found it intuitive. It always slows down dialing.2. Too big to carry comfortably in the pocket.3. Operating system requires too many steps and is not always intuitive.4. Resolution of camera is poor, and lighting/shakiness is terrible in low light.LIKES:1. Bluetooth2. Large size is better for holding and speaking, more like a home phone.3. Speaker phone is really handy, and is loud.Make me an offer, I would love to get rid of it! The people at Nokia who thought up the circular phone pad should be required to use it for the next 10 years.",1
"So much potential, but so darn big

They were still a hassle.It was my first cell phone, so I was quite happy with the voice quality, nice screen and wealth of features.Then I lost the phone on a trip. I wish I'd had phone insurance. This time, I got a Sony Ericsson T610 as a replacement.I am so much happier with the new phone. It has made me realise all the weaknesses of the 3650, which include:- it's far too large- it uses up battery way too quickly (I was charging every second night, if not every night)- did I mention that it's far too large?In the end, I have no idea why it's so big, and the battery life is relatively poor. I'm glad I made the switch.",1
"Bulky, strange, but fun

If you like features galore, yes it is quite useful. But the keypad is not driver/walker/phone-holder friendly. It is bulky. It may look small, you may think oh, it is not that big, but when it is in your pocket you think, wow~ it is really not that small...screen is huge, very user friendly applications, and you wanna get a belt clip or some kinda case- cause the face plate sometimes pops open when it hits the ground...",3
"Good Phone, but weak ring & speaker!!!

I recently purchsed this phone and the truth is i can barely hear the ring tone. I have missed several important calls because of this. I have increased the volume to max, still of no use. The speaker also has got very low volumne. Camera feature is good but the pic comes out pretty dull.",2
"DO NOT BUY!!!

Hello! I recently purchased this phone directly from T-Mobile and it's aweful! My sister has one as well and they in fact, do shut off "automatically". I've had the phone exchanged 4 times, my sister 5 and they have all had that problem. Customer service sucks and they are trying to charge me 300$ if I want a new phone from a different brand. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!",1
"Needs repair twice in three months!

The phone works fine when it is functional; however, the product is very cheapily made and extremely fragile. Moreover, it oftenly turns itself off. Twice in three months, it just would not start again after it "automatically" shuts down. When the phone works, it's a beautiful little gadget, but for half the time I owned it, it was sitting in the repair shop.",1
"Only One complaint

I really like the new phone. It took a lil getting used to , with the circular key pad. The service on T-Mobile is great, much better service than my old AT&T. (I'm in DC!) THe only thing is that often the ringer is too soft and u can't hear it ring when ur in another room, or in a noisy environment. Other than that. The gadgets are definitely cool and everyone oohs and ahhs over the cool new phone!",4
"Great phone with some amazing features

We have been working with the 3650 for awhile now and have developed a video player (with help from our UK partners) for the phone besides the built in Real Player. Our site www.zoovision.com offers music videos and more. It's still in the test stages but this amazing phone works great with the service. If you visit the above link with your 3650 and click on the get player dowload you can see for yourself how much fun watching music videos on the 3650 phone can be.So visit www.zoovision.com with your 3650 Buy it from Amazon for a great price and get the data option with your account activation and have fun watching videos.",3
"Terrific phone! Nokia always solid

I have always like Nokia phones b/c they are so reliable. THis one fits perfectly into that mode. Decent camera, great reception and acoustics and the screen is great on the eyes. I totally recommend and T Mobile has solid coverage.",4
"awesome!!!

this phone is so cool! i can send pictures anytime anywhere! it's light, simple and very modern. at first the dials are hard to read but once you get used to it, it's the best ! the negative thing too is i hate the fact that it is kind of big but for the price ...it's definitely worth it.",4
"Love the phone...

This is an awesome phone.. I don't think I will ever get used to the circular keypad, hence 4 *s instead of 5. Other than that this phone rocks baby! It serves as a mini PDA .. atleast for the functions i use. I love being able to sync stuff with my laptop over IR!",3
"great product but a bit heavy

great product but a bit heavy. it does it all and has good functionality. i like them and use it with my jabra bluetooth connector A120s i also used it with my Razor2 and it worked but i do not use the phone that often.",4
"excelent...almost perfect

good sound, excelent commandslittle incompatible with some deviceslittle uncomfortable but needs timeI give them 8 of 10.",3
"Truly Sony - Like.No.Other

So Far i got it today , and its amazing , comfterble , very clear , works perfectly on my laptop , + on my sony ericsson k800i with AD2P , u get all the services and features of this device.5 Stars all the way !",4
"Clunky and Bright

These headphones are OK, but for one of the most expensive bluetooth headphones out there I just expected more. And I found more in less expensive, sleaker looking, competing headphones. The Sony's won't strike you as bad if they are your first go at bluetooth A2DP headphones. But once you've tried others, the Sony's faults become apparent.They are clunky, overly ostentatious, and hard to put on quckly and properly. They really can't be used when lying down because they start to hang off your ear, and they can't be used when running or exercising becuase they bounce all over the place. On the other hand they have the best battery life I have seen thus far and sound quality is decent (but far from best).I've tried 3 other bluetooh headphones (the Logitech Wireless FreePulse, the Bluespoon Nextlink headphones, and the gorgeous Samsungh SBH-170, the Motorola and Jabra offerings looked entirely too big). So far only the Logitech and the Samsung have impressed me. The Logitech has by far the bestquality and can easily recieve streams with extremely high bluetoothbitrates (that means little to no tell-tale bluetooth clipping soundsas well as extremely high fidelity sound). It however was uncomfortable when worn for long periods of time, could not fold up into a more compact shape, and had no phone call support (no built in mic). The Samsung didn't have the sound quality of the Logitech, but it had EVERYTHING elseand so it won out for me at least.Diehard Sony fans, may want to wait for the DR-BT21G for over the ear headphones in a better form factor, or go for one of the bluetooth chorded in ear solutions that Sony offers.",2
"Pretty good headset, but not the most comfortable

First of all, I originally purchased this headset because I wanted a bluetooth headset that could do both Hands-Free protocol for using my cell phone, and also the Stereo Bluetooth protocol for all other audio functions on my Windows Mobile 5 cell phone. People who have used a Windows Mobile 5 cell phone with a bluetooth hands-free device have noticed that the only audio function that is transmitted to the headset are phone calls, while functions such as music playing and GPS navigation audio continue to play from the cell phone's speaker.For a cell phone to send ALL the audio to the bluetooth headset, the cell phone must have the newest updates to Windows Mobile 5 with A2DP functionality, and the headset must be capable of the ""Stereo Bluetooth"" protocol.As a stereo headset, this device works fairly well. Sound quality was good, but not great. I understand that you are probably not going to get the same audio quality through a Bluetooth headset as you are going to get from a wired connection, but it still functioned well enough.As a Hands-Free device for a cell phone, there are a couple of very positive features. First of all, this headset is amplified. People that have a difficult time hearing through a regular Bluetooth Hands-Free device will find the higher volume levels available from this device to be very appealing. The hidden microphone was of good quality and people that I was talking to were able to hear me clearly.The headset also has a novel way of connecting the left and right speakers, using a retractable wire instead of a solid support like many stereo headsets.Unfortunately, this headset was not terribly comfortable for me to wear for an extended period of time. It was also not easy to quickly put on, particularly if you intend to just use the device for a cell phone hands-free device. Finally, the user looks incredibly goofy with these two large growths sticking out of the side of his/her head.I tried to modify my headset to just be a mono unit by disconnecting the wire from the left speaker. My goal was to turn this into just a mono headset like every other hands-free device. When I did so, the audio quality became extremely bad, making it unusable.The concept is good, and I would like to see a device that can use both protocols for Windows Mobile 5. Unfortunately this device didn't do what I needed it to do, and I have since moved on to something else.",2
"Thought I'd love it...

I really liked the design of this bluetooth set. I looked all over for it. I wanted a stereo headset that I could remove or drop one earpiece so that it wouldn't look like a stereo headset (for use at work.) I planned to listen to books on tape during boring meetings. :) But this headset was very uncomfortable after just a few hours and didn't transmit my voice well -- people complained that I was too loud and hollow sounding. Probably because the mike is on the ear piece, no boom. Anyway, I wish it could have worked better. No problem with returning it for a refund.",0
"Headset Review

This particular Bluetooth headset did not work very well with my LG Fusic. Whenever I would turn my head, the signal would constantly cut out. I placed the phone in my pants pocket, around my arm, and even a foot in front of my face. Maybe it would synch better with a different phone. The retractable cord did work well though. The headset is also a very convenient travel size. They secured themselves around my ear pretty well and I did not feel they were too big.",1
"Great product overall!

Great product. The wireless is very useful and all the buttons are on one ear for easy access. The only thing that I think could improve is the sound leaks out from the headset. I know that can't be helped with this style of earphones but with technology these days. They can make anything. Super product overall!",3
"looks nice, easy to use, but heavy

this headset is one of the coolest looking around. with the retractable cord (the left ear button), you never have to worry about space/storage concerns or broken band parts. the pairing/setup is super fast and the controls are so conveniently placed and almost intuitive -- if you're right handed. the phone sounds are clear. pushing the right ear button once activates the cell phone's voice-command menu, and holding the right ear button down automatically redials the last call you made.they're relatively comfortable to wear. the clips flip away smoothly and at a slight angle to accommodate ear lobes of all shapes and sizes. only problem is they're a bit on the heavy side for not having any other support. i don't think i would be able to run in these, but i am going to test them on a bicycle as one of the ear pieces has an ""auto wind"" notation on it. if you have really firm cartilage in the upper part of your ear, i think these will be just fine.my current cell phone doesn't support a2dp, so i can't listen to my 1gb of music currently stored on my phone's memory card. thus, i can't attest to its musical sound quality. be sure that your phone supports this when purchasing a bluetooth stereo headset. i'm waiting for my new blackberry 8100 to arrive, so i'll update my review of the headphones once i can test it with that.",3
"SONY DR-BT30Q Stereo Bluetooth Headset

I recently purchased the SONY DR-BT30Q Stereo Bluetooth Headset for use with iPhone and a bluetooth dongle/adapter. The headset worked immediately and flawlessly. The connection is easy. Those who want to use with iPhone/iPOD, turn on the headset and then turn on the device after inserting the bluetooth dongle. The headset charges well and the charge lasted over several hours of intermittent use. The headset is extremely light and no headband or straps-a simple retractable thread connects the two halves.Positive features are, a) very light weight, b) no wire, band, or connecting metal/plastic, c) ease of connection, d) easy controls (Volume) and e) appealing design (although it is shiny!).So far, no negative features.",3
"Great BT Headphones!

I just received this product in the mail and I have to say, they are great! I bought this intending on using it with my Samsung YP-P2 MP3 Player and it works like a charm. I also tested this headphone with my cell phone and it's really 50/50 depending on where you carry your phone. But in the end if you intend on using these heavily for cellphones then I suggest you to look elsewhere. If your intending on using it for MP3 players I say look no further! Sound is not outstanding but it isn't awful either. I say the sound is pretty much equal to just about any off the shelf headphones under $40 that sony or any other manufacturer makes. I have nothing else to say than this is a great product and it's def the way to go if your looking say bye bye to wired earbuds or headphones.",4
"Bulk sized

The product is bulk, and you need to have a strong ear cartilage to hold it. It hurts your ear if kept for long hours. The wireless range is not that good; I would say may be 20 to 25 meters. Major defect is when using a telephone, people complaint they do hear you clear. Before buying this product I went through the reviews, and I override the consumer reviews for which I am paying the cost. I request you to go through the consumer reviews. All the drawbacks mentioned in the consumer review about this product is true. I would only give this product a three star. It also priced very high.",2
"Perfect

This stereo Bluetooth headset is a perfect addition to a A2DP enabled phone (I have a MOTO RIZR). A single charge usually gets me through an entire week of heavy usage.The A2DP protocol digitally compresses the audio stream before sending it to the headset, so if you use 128Kbps CBR MP3/AAC (e.g. iTunes), you will notice reduced audio quality. However, a high bitrate VBR MP3 plays beautifully.I love this product so much, I refuse to buy an iPhone, because Apple refuses to support A2DP (probably because it makes their crappy low bitrate music sound terrible).",4
"rlsandy

these cases are the best protection for my camera and the price was the greatest.would most likely order from this vendor again",4
"Cingular T-Mobile Blackberry 8100 Pearl Battery + Car + Travel Charger

Car and travel charger are excellent. Battery is not from the original manufacturer but it works great. overall a good buy for the price.",3
"Cell Phone Case

The case that I received for my phone was of very poor quality and did not fit the way it was supposed to. I have since sent it back to get a refund issued.",0
"Decent Equipment

The charger and headphone work great but the phone did not fit in the phone holder, the phone holder is a piece of JUNK!!!!",2
"New battery cheaper than new phone!

We've had 2 Motorola V710 phones for several years now and it does everything we want from a cell phone. We didn't need all the latest features to allow one to connect to the internet. Our original batteries didn't seem to be holding a charge as well anymore and were pleased to find this battery as a replacement. It's not a Motorola branded battery but works well. We'll get added years out of our current phones with it.We did purchase it here on Amazon.",3
"Motorola v710 Extended 1300 mAh Replacement Li-Ion Battery w/ Door

Fit and work great. I am still watching to see if they hold charge and have more tha a year of life in them.",3
"Great Protection for the Price!

I purchased this holster for my wife. It's great for keeping your phone handy on your hip and the phone fits exact in the holster.",4
"Save your money

I bought this cradle to be able to snap in my unit -then recharge and hot sync. Unfortunately all this cradle does is support the unit vertically. After you put it in the cradle you still have to plug into the pda to hot sync, just as you would have to do without the cradle. To recharge you have to disconnect the usb hot sync plug, plug that into a usb/ac adapter and plug that in to the wall outlet.Unless you need a special holder to keep it up as opposed to laying it down or leaning it, the wires that come this the original pda packaging does the same.- Waste of money.",0
"USB Desktop Cradle for Palm Z22

Very handy! The USB cable that comes with the Z22 Palm device is not very user-friendly. This docking device is extremely useful! It allows me to view my Palm from the upright position on my computer desk, fits the device like a glove, has the USB cable attached to it for easy transfers, and was very inexpensive! Highly recommend it to anyone with a Palm Z22!",4
"Good Quality

Very good quality and the finish is also good. Like the colours of case being close to the colours of phone. Good value for money.",3
"Bad design!

This cable does not have the little keys on the device connector, and it is constructed with pins on the top and bottom of the connector. What this means is it's possible to connect the cable inversely which could do serious damage to your phone and/or computer!I would *strongly* advise against buying this cable. It is very likely dangerous to your devices due to the bad design.It also does not click firmly on to the phone, the retaining clips on the cable are constructed poorly and do not work. The item shipped is not exactly as pictured, whatever that little booklet looking thing is was not a part of the shipment.Complete waste of 5 bucks. Not worth the cost to ship back for a return. This item will be going in the trash since it might get plugged in backwards and destroy my 350 dollar (replacement cost) phone.",0
"not what it says or shows

the drivers that i got for it was not for the phones that it says i have a katana 6600 and it dont have the drivers on the cd it is only for the 8100",0
"Cord never worked

Called and did receive a response but the cord never worked. It was a waste of money.",0
"Cingular has reliable service!

Get this Cingular refill card with a cingular prepaid phone or activate Cingular service on an old Cingular phone. All you need is a starter kit or just the Cingular sim card and a phone. You can use your old Cingular sim card if you would like. Call Cingular for old phone activations. The service is very reliable now that Cingular has spent money on over 47,000 cell sites in America. I live in an area that T-Mobile and Sprint can not or barely get reception. Verizion gives me one bar sometimes or not even any reception. Cingular gives me a guranteed 1 bar or more. I can make or receive calls. Cingular has improved now but, the customer service is still horrible. I only had tp call the customer service twice about an issue with the newest Cingular sim card that it was incompatible with the Nokia 3220 refurbished. They sent me a sim card after I received an email to contact the sales dept. if I had an issue like that. I received the email 1 week from the day I ordered the Nokia 3220 Refurbished from Cingular's web site.",4
"Turn your cellphone into an Ipod!!!

Let me just say this, who needs an Ipod when you have a sony ericsson W810i and this cable, Just get a memory stick 4 gb and you can carry more music that casey cason!!!",4
"it works

Not much else to say but that it works. We can now listen to our music stored on our Sony Ericsson phones through the car stereo system. How cool is that!",4
"Sony Ericsson Music Cable

The cable was fine but it needs to come with a female to female connector so you can use it with headphones. You have to go out to you're nearest radio shack and buy one.",3
"BlackBerry

BlackBerry is great and the service is great but the Amazon service is very confusing and no contact phone numbers. Could have purchased faster but due to its unclear explanations and description had to wait and do more research.",4
"AT&T 3G

I have a Blackberry Bold and of course was required to get this plan if I want to use it the way it is meant to be enjoyed. Everything works as expected and it is nice to surf the web, send & receive email and use some nice apps.AT&T; seems to be fairly expensive to me compared to some other carriers and the price they charge for text plans is very expensive which is why I only give this plan 3 stars.",2
"I have it though AT&T - could be faster!

It seems like the system responds pretty slow compared to other systems that I've used from friends that have recently gotten Iphones and so on. Also it's 10 dollars more than what is charged for the Iphone.Pretty much a rip off, too bad I didn't know about this until after I got my phone and all. I could have payed for a better phone and saved the money in the long run, as well as gotten faster service.",2
"Freedom!

I now feel free to use my Blackberry fully, without worrying about running up my bill. It's a great relief to be able to look up info on the web, send data, etc. without worrying about how long it takes or how big the data package is.",4
"Blackberry data plan

I can't imagine having a blackberry without the data plan....that would make it just a phone. I have nothing to compare it to as I've never had a device like this before. All I can say is that I'm very happy.",4
"Perfect

This was a lovely purchase the gift went over very well… The item is still being used Love it Thank you",4
"Walkie Talkie

We use the above on trips when we are RVing or when we are going somewhere in two cars and want to communicate. They have performed over and above our expectations. I would recommend these radios to anyone who is serious on communicating this way.",4
"Nightmare experiance with AT&T

I was an AT&T customer, never again after this experiance. Switched service and am not looking back. All hardware and plans were returned and canceled. The customer service from Amazon was great and I will continue to shop at Amazon.",0
"Works, but has a couple issues

If you buy this cable, I am going to assume you will be using BitPim to access your phone. I have an LG VX5200, and the only problems I encountered were that you had to have the phone off, then open BitPim and plug the phone in, then turn the phone on, in order for the program to recognize it. Also, the cable with all of a sudden 'disconnect' and then 're-connect' without warning, every 30 seconds or so. It doesn't physically disconnect, only it drops the signal and then finds it again. SUPER annoying. but overall, it accomplished what i wanted it to... eventually...",2
"It doesn't work.

This cable didn't work as expected to connect my son's cell phone to his computer. The software it come with didn't work, so the cable didn't work.",0
"Works for me!

I'm not sure why other people seemed to have problems with this cable; the one that I ordered works like a charm! The mini-CD USB driver disk supplied the proper files for my WinXP (sp2) PC after plugging it in, BitPIM found the phone quickly and accurately, and I was able to copy everything from my old phone to my computer without any problems (phonebook, pix, etc). I also bought theBargaincell- 3-Piece Value Combo Pack Of LG Chocolate VX8500, VX8600, KG800, Env VX9900 Includes: Vehicle Cigarette Lighter Power Charger with IC Chip + USB Data Cable + Home Wall Travel Plug in Ac Chargerfrom Bargaincell for my new vx9900 (enV), and the drivers on this disk worked for that cable as well. This is good, because the disk supplied with that other package did not work correctly (see my review of that product for details). In the end, I was able to transfer everything from my old phone to my new one. Thanks Bargaincell! (and thanks BitPIM coders ;-)",4
"cable did not work

the cable usb i tried and did not work for my vx8100 verizoni tried couple time and cant pass info to my pc",1
"Works

I had to get a usb for the original ENV and this did the trick. It works and have had 0 problems with it.",3
"Does what it says it does.

I had no problem using this cable with a Vx8100 and the bitpim software.Don't even really need to be that computer literate to figure it out.http://www.bitpim.org/",3
"Best BlueTooth Headset yet!

I purchased the 5500 Plus Model headset from a co-worker because it was not compatible with his phone. So, I tried it out on my 7250 BlackBerry handheld. Setup was a snap and the BlackBerry paired with the unit flawless and quick!! The quality of the headset is the best out there, barnone! I live and work in NYC; NOISE CENTRAL!!! This is the perfect place to test this device. Wind, alarms, horns, jackhammers, rain, construction; nothing I've encountered so far has drowned out my voice while talking thru the headset. No one has ever told me they couldn't hear me or I sounded far away or muffled like some other sets. NY has the loudest firetruck airhorns in the world! One day, while walking down 8th Avenue, a firetruck sat in traffic blaring the airhorn for cars to move out of the way. The noise was deafening! Sure enough, my friend on the other end of my headset couldn't even hear the Firetruck airhorn or the other cars blowing their horns! I was close to this noise too. I was so amazed! This headset is a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for! I would advise you to call support first and verify it's compatible and works with your phone because I know it may not work with all phones. I recently upgraded to a BlackBerry 8830 World edition and also have no problems connecting this headset. Great buy if you're looking for the BEST lightweight, great fitting, noise canceling Bluetooth headset!",4
"No One Said It Would Work Everytime

I purchased this device with great anticipation of finally finding a Bluetooth headset upon which I could completely rely. Instead, I have found the nXzen to be inconsistent at best. It often takes too much time to connect with my phone (other times not connecting at all). When I have needed to make a quick, important call, I have frequently had to turn it off and place the call directly through the phone. I live in a state that will soon require hands-free cell phone use while driving. Will this device give me peace of mind? I don't think so. I must admit, on the other hand, that when it does connect (and work), the sound is pretty great. Actually considerably better thaqn wht I have had in the past. What to do, what to do. Reliability 2 stars, Sound 5!",2
"NxZen Digital Wireless Headset

I just purchased the NxZen Digital Wireless Headset model 5500 to go with my new HTC TYTN II PDA and I'm very disappointed! After reading many reviews and recommendations, I switched from as cheap ($55.00) Nokia bluetooth to this thinking it was an upgrade. What I found waa quite the opposite. The tonal quality on both sending and receiving (in a quiet environment) was very ""TINNY"" and just very cheap sounding. I can't even imagine trying to listen to music on it. It is junk, especially since I paid 3 times the price. I, honestly, feel I was ripped off.",0
"Inexpensive, works fine

After the Sprint store couldn't find a car charger for my Sprint M610, I found this on Amazon. Works great. No problems.",4
"Nice Product Even at Such a Low Price

Works for my cellphone. Can be compared to OEM product. Would like to recommend it for both its price and quality.",4
"Good Product for a Low Price Item

It is a good product for a low price item.I would recommend this product to others.",4
"What a great charger for my car

I'm so excited that this charger works perfectly. For the price I was expecting to get a box of toothpicks, but to my surprise I got a working car charger for my phone!",4
"Great Product

This product does what it says it will do. Speedy charge, no overcharging. It works great.",3
"What more can you ask for at this price.

Works just fine. The charger charges the phone just as fast as the phone store one for 35 times the price. There is an LED to let you know there is power to the charger.Delivery was fast and ahead of schedule.",4
"Perfect!

Ordered this car phone charger for my best friend. It works great on her phone and it was very cheap. Thank you so much for offering this product at a low price.",4
"charger

I have had many chargers (especially for the car) break after just a few uses, but this charger is PERFECT. I have had no problems at all with it. it's perfect to charge my phone on-the-go. I would have paid MUCH more for the same product; I can't believe the cheap price tag. this is exactly what I wanted & very fast shipping from seller. thank you!",4
"Stay Away

I bought two of these chargers about three months ago and they are both broken already. The sideways phone connector does not fit well into the phone with the charger cover flipped open, so you have to force the charger into the slot. This caused the connector plastic to break open, exposing the wires, which broke soon after. Stay away.",0
"Junk

Got what I paid for -- could not insert into phone. Either something broke or item arrived defective. So what does one do with a penny item?",0
"Good Product

Exactly what I needed since I travel in my car alot. Now I am able to charge on the run.",4
"credit

in fact this company sent me the wrong charger and has now promissed to reimburse me the full cost without me retruning the charger since the item is only valued at 3+ dollars. I have yet to see the credit but I belive them.",3
"Very Disappointed :(

I have been waiting for my car charger for more than a month, since they messed up my shipping address. As of today I haven't received it yet!!!!Hopefully I receive soon........",0
"Cool Phone except for the reception

Awesome features, Very Sturdy, Sexy looking. My problem was the reception. Which was non existant except occasionally. I could never get more than one bar and if I did it was for about 5 seconds. The speaker is very sensitive and my friends complained about how loud and distorted I sounded when talking to them. I could have lived with the sound but what good is a phone if you can't talk on it? They don't sell these in America and apparently my wife ordered if from overseas somewhere unknowingly.",1
"Nokia BlueTooth Car Kit

I have used these kits in both a BMW and MB SL500 for various phones - works great as a retrofit handsfree system. Has audio system coordination to radio.",4
"Adhesive NOT GOOD.

The clip is an excellent system and idea. I don't know what idiot at Rivet thought to attach the clip to phones with adhesive. After having my phone drop several times due to the adhesive giving out, and one time breaking a $400+ dollar iphone - I was PISSED OFF. I still have my rivet clip, and I would very much like to use it, but these idiots don't want to make a case with the ""pin"" part built into the case, so the clip is useless. It's almost laughable to have such a sturdy metal clip attach to your phone with adhesive. It seriously makes me sick. Anyone know a WELDER? The only way I'd EVER use this clip is if the pin were WELDED to a metal case. (or better yet, simply manufactured to be a PART of it!)",0
"Finally a compact versatile device:

Finally someone has designed a compact device to attach to my cell phone. I bought the dash mount for my and my wife's car. Available is a clip that I have attached to my briefcase (you can use it on a backpack).I had a bulky plastic holster that always seemed to be in the way, now this tiny precision made accessory is available.The rivet attaches to the back of your cell phone; camera, i-pod or whatever, it slides into the v-clip and voila.I love this product and recommend it to all my friends and co-workers.",4
"Do NOT buy if your are not sure of compatability

Please check the itech website first for a list of compatible phones before purchasing this item, I bought it for my Treo 680 and it wont recognize it. I even tried it with a Sony z525 and a Motorola RAZR, and it still wont pair up, so be sure.",0
"Motorola V3 Phone cannot find this device

I have been looking for a Bluetooth headset for a while. I like this unit simply because this type of the design eases the burden on my ear. After I received this unit. I tried to pair rhis unit with my Motorola V3 for three hours but I still cannot get them to recognize each other. Moreover, the ""MFB""(Multi-function Button)on the clip won't function anymore after serveral on and off.I ordered this unit with Amazon's one day service for the reason I have to go for my Christmas trip two days later. The freight cost more than the unit price already. It is really wasting my time.Sincere suggestion: Don't buy this if you are using Motorola V3.",0
"Good and innovative product

The product is pretty good and the audio is also good. It's got a long battery life (up to 10 hrs talk and 200 hrs standby). Plus, you don't have to wear it off your ear - either clip it to your shirt / jacket or hang it around your neck.We use sony ericsson for our phones. And it pairs quickly and fine.",3
"iTech Clip IIe headset

Not a bad blue tooth headset for $20!! Has small ear piece that just hangs in your ear and does not interfere with glasses. The electronics and mic are in a small 2"" X 3/4"" clip-on unit that also has the led indicator. Works pretty good. The volume control is on the clip piece and the shaft of the ear piece has the on/off/answer/etc. switch. This switch is a bit awkward to use but I have gotten used to it. Earpiece is loud enough and have had no complaints about the microphone quality. Over-all, not a bad unit for the price.",3
"Good clip

I like it! Often when I commute I clip it on my shirt and forget about it until a call comes in. I place the earpiece without taking my eyes off the road and I am talking. Once when I went met up with friends at a restaurant I forgot that it was clipped to the my shirt until I seen the blue light reflecting off the table. I like the fact that this device works well when I wear my glasses, and even fits comfortably under my motorcycle helmet.",3
"A little different, but best I've had

This is my 4th BT headset, and so far the best I've had. It's a little unorthodox with the wired headpiece, but for me it works. I like to keep my headset in my pocket, and the smaller ones have me fishing in my pocket when my phone rings. I have a plantronics 640 which I like and is now my backup. I've allmost lost it several times because it is so small. The iTech clips to my pocket and chirps when my phone rings, allowing me to keep the ringer volumn low. I easily grab the wire to the earpiece, put the bud in my ear, and answer the call. Sound is very good, and battery life is exceptional. I'm ordering a second one as I'm worried it may be discontinued. It pairs perfectly with my Treo 650- so check itech's web site to make sure it works with your phone.",4
"A good alternative to those annoying over the ear models

I wear glasses and find that the typical over the ear headset is very cumbersome to put into place when I am wearing glasses. Sure, I can put it on first and then put on my glasses, but even then the area behind my ear is crowded -- and uncomfortable. Plus you are forced to put them on before hitting the road -- they are virtually impossible to put on once you are driving (not to mention dangerous).The iTech Clip is a good alternative. While not perfect, it sure beats what's out there now. The microphone is in the clip, which like any clip can be used on a shirt, T-shirt, sweater, etc.The earphone is just that -- an earphone (like an iPod earphone except that there is only one).I like to clip it on my shirt before heading off to work and keeping the earphone in my front pocket or dangling. When I get a call, I just place it in my ear and hit the little button on the earpod.Call quality is excellent and folks tell me they now hear me better than my last Bluetooth ear-piece, which cost 4 times as much. I recommend this product, though it took a few attempts to get it to pair with my phone. You just have to play around with it and it will eventually be recognized by your cell phone. Once paired, it is a snap to use.",3
"iTECH Clip IIe (Glossy Black w/ Silver Button) Bluetooth

Nice and easy to use,the talk time is reaily long.good to have one.",4
"Excellent bluetooth for the price

Outstanding Bluetooth for under $25 and as good as any under $100! I loved not having to wear it on my ear! It recognized my Sony W300i instantly and never dropped a connection! I wish I would have bought more than one because I pulled on the earbud all the time and treated it pretty roughly and it has developed a connection problem from the wiring being stretched. If I ever find another good deal on one from an American Co I'll buy a few extras!",3
"Great Idea But

I bought two. One works still although it loses it's connection with my phone sometimes. Also is no longer found automatically by my phone. It's a great concept and alternative to the bluetooth on the ear trick. I like it overall.",2
"Works as advertised

Works well with Razr 3V. Good standby battery life...well over a week.I'm not sure I like the constantly flashing blue light, though, since it's distracting when driving at night.",4
"Clickie background noise

Returning this one. Clickie background noise and it sounds like you are in a tunnel.",0
"a good solution for headset echo, but iffy connections

do people constantly tell you that they hear an echo when you're talking to them on your bluetooth headset? that's because the mike is about an each from the speaker. i had given up on finding an affordable headset without this echo problem until i found this one. the quality of the individual components of the headset - earpiece, mike - aren't fantastic, but it's easy to put the clip on mike wherever it's comfy, and keep it far enough away from the earpiece to avoid the echo. too many unexplained dropped bluetooth connections for my liking, but overall a good headset for the price. i use it much more than any other i've had",2
"Terrific!

My much-more-expensive Motorola Bluetooth device was irritating, for a number of reasons. One, the slim and sharp-edged hook over the ear competed with my glasses bow and consistently hurt my ear, meaning I took it off more than I left it on. This one clips to my collar, works perfectly, and cost about a third the price of the Motorola one. It also comes with a tether to hang around the neck if you want to keep it relatively unseen. Excellent product.ADDENDUM: So tell me, why is it whenever you find something that does precisely what you were looking for, it becomes unavailable? Sigh....",4
"Good item

Once I got it paired with my phone the bluetooth was great. It was not the bluetooths problem in pairing but mine in not reading the phone's instructions. Product works great better than any wired headset I have had.",4
"Does not work with many bluetooth devices

This headset is not compatible with any of my bluetooth devices.Be sure of the compatibility before you purchase it.",0
"iTECH Clip IIe Bluetooth headset

Everyhing you'd expect from a bluetooth headset and then some. Works great w/ my Treo 650. I like the fact that its an earbud and not a regular bluetooth headset that dangles on my ear. It makes me look conspicuous like Im listening to my mp3 player instead of looking like Im waiting for a call at work.",4
"iTech Clip bluetooth headset

What I liked about the itech bluetooth is you don't have to wear it on your ear. I usally leave the earbud in my shirt pocket and when it rings I just take it out and push the button on the ear piece which answers your call and put it in my ear. I would not say this is the best bluetooth devise but this was the first one I found that you don't have to keep on your ear what I like and serves my need. Oh and the bottom piece just clips on your collar or where you button your shirt. I put mine over my second button which works good and the clip works very well by keeping it in place.",3
"Excellent sound, battery life and inconspicuous to boot!

This is a fantastic headset! The clip form factor is great as you can securely attach it to your clothing (there's also a lanyard that comes with it); Since all of the controls aren't located on an absurdly small platform they are very easy to manipulate using gloved hands. The sound quality is superb-people you're speaking with always think you're using the handset, even in windy conditions. Battery life is sick-I often use this through the work week on one charge on Sunday night, speaking a few hours a day on it. Also its nice not to have some ""bluetooth jewelery"" conspicuously sitting on your hear-most people don't even notice the small earbud. Great buy if can get one, even at the regular price!",3
"great product!!!

This is a great product with excellent battery life and very light-weighted. I have a sonyericsson Z610i and I have no problem with the phone recognizing the headset. The most important part is--it looks COOL.",4
"Very Confortable

Nice product. Excellent battery Life. The best thing you don't have a transmitter just a side to the most sensitive part of your brain.",4
"Works great! Easy to use!

I have a sony ericsson w300i and I had no problem with the phone recognizing this. I love it, it's easy to use, and the sound quality is great. I'm very happy with it.",4
"Surprised - but very positively so.

I have gone through several Bluetooth earpieces for my Treo 650 in the past year and this one has ended up as my favorite. When I first started, I bought one and traded it in because I was dissatisfied which the first few. Then I kept one out of frustration rather than satisfaction and lived with it for several month until I lost it. After a few months without one at all I decide to get another. I spent the money on one that looked sexy and was highly rated. But again, the sound quality wasn't satisfactory. When I saw ad on Amazon for the iTech clip at such a low price I decided to give it a try as a backup and am happier with it that any other. It isn't sleek and sexy and discrete, but actually seems more practical than the standard design. I imagine that having the mic clipped to my shirt right below my voice works better than over on my ear especially with wind or car noise. And the clip design makes it easier to not lose.",4
"Very practical device

The wireless hand-free from iTech is amazing, light, little, with a very good range and atractive shape and color. I would recommend it to anyone.",4
"iTECH Clip IIe (Glossy Black w/ Silver Button) Bluetooth Headset

This headset gives a lot of static compared to the other one I have. It was easy to sync with sony/ericson phone, but the sound is just not good.",0
"Very good.

Very good product. Easy to set up and easy to use. The battery life is long. Simply a very good product.",3
"great product

i bought this for my 6682 and this product is great.it prevents scratches when your phone is in your pocket with change or keys.it also protects your phone well from drops.",4
"Wrong Item for my phone

This was the incorrect item for my phone",0
"nice case, questionalbe reliability

I'm using this case very extensively with my 6620. It fits the phone snugly, and the plastic sheet covers the keypads too (which I like). There are openings in the platic cover wherever you'd expect them - microphone, loudspeaker, speaker, joystick etc. And I use it regularly to hold the phone in my belt. The leather seems decent too. My only reservation though is the price - when you can get a phone for free these days, I do think twice when charged $20 for its case.** An update: after about 6 months of use, the case broke down. And I've (accidentally) dropped the phone by itself more often, but the phone survives admirably well. When a complex pice of electronics such as a phone can survive several falls, I'm not impressed with the plastic case breaking down after a few months. Amazon doesn't let you change the star rating, so I couldn't lower it from the 4-stars I gave initially.",3
"snug case

Belt strap isn't too useful and adds unnecessary bulk, but the rest of the case offers good protection.",4
"Perfect pouch for Nokia 6600

Just perfect. Good quality leather. Good craftsmanship. Attention to details. Solid belt clip which stays firm. Great buy.",4
"Great case

Great case! Fits exactly on my Nokia 6600. I recommend this case! Very fast shipping also.",4
"Great case but serious weakness in multiadapt design

I love the snug fit and design of this case. The first case that I had, didn't allow proper access to the buttons on the side. The case itself seems quite durable but the weak point is in their multiadapt system. The clips seem to only be held on by a thin sliver of plastic either side of the adaptor and over time the stresses of daily of use cause this to eventually break. I am on my second case because of this and have noticed this one is cracking as well. It takes a good few months to happen but I like my cases to last the life of the phone. They need to redesign this to make them thicker and more resistant to stress. If it wasn't for the multiadapt weakness I'd have given 5 stars but I consider it a serious deisgn flaw and so reduce it to 3.",2
"Review: Nokia 6060 Cellphone

The Nokia 6060 and 6061 cellphones are pretty easy to use. They are lacking the outside window for a person to see who may be calling. The cellphone has to be opened to view the incoming call. However, in leu of this, the phone is an easy to use cellphone. The cell phone does not have any buttons on the side, where a person can accidentally push while using the phone. The 6060 and 6061 incorporate all the other features a person may desire, of course, depending on your service provider, but it has call waiting, call forwarding, voice mail, menus to set up the phone, etc. Overall rating of 4 stars. The buttons aren't too small. The screen has very good color and graphics. The screen could have been a little bit larger, but it isn't bad. It fits in the hand nicely. It is light and compact when folded. A person can choose to answer upon opening the fold (but you wouldn't know who called) or you can wait until you open the phone and push the answer button.Michael N. Washington",3
"3.5mm audio adapter for motorola

there's realy not much to say other than it works i had my doubts but so far its good",4
"okay

got it and it works. sure they over charge on the shipping but it was like 1 cent 0-o that way I see it, it was 5 bucks for the piece. which is good enough.",3
"Adapter

The adapter is great. I can use my regular headphones with my phone now with this, and I can also use my phone's mp3 player in the car. The shipping didn't take too long and it was a reason price. Good Buy.",4
"Does the job

Simple adapter for RAZR phone to allow RAZR's MP3 player to be used in auto, home, or for headphones. Works great !",4
"Great

This little thing is needed for for any razr, I dunno why motorola doesn't put it along with your phone when u buy it, but ya this little thing produces great sound quality! I reccommend to buy!",4
"Nice and great service

Due to a mistake by the courier thought this wasn't a good service, i was wrong, this is a great service and i fully recommend AccesoryOne. Nice Service and productThanks",4
"does what it should

This little dongle adds the ability to use your own headphones with your Motorola Razr, etc... Only issue is that you need to unplug to answer the phone. Small price to pay if you don't have stereo bluetooth.",4
"Great

Great little handy adapter. It's nice to be able to use the phone as a portable mp3 player as well.",4
"Shipping was high

Shipping was to high. $9 dollars When it only cost this person 2 dollars to ship. But it was still cheaper than buy from best buy",2
"3.5mm Not 2.5mm

My mistake, but wanted to prevent someone else from making it too. Standard headset connectors are 2.5mm, not 3.5mm. At first I thought the item was defective, then reviewed my order and realized I had ordered the wrong size adaptor. The price for the item was under $3 (less than what I would pay to ship it back with tracking, as the return instructions stipulate) so I won't bother. Incidentally I was charged $8.97 for shipping and handling of a 3 oz. package sent by first class USPS mail (my order also included a small Jabra headset that arrived with a broken cord clip, but was otherwise functional). According to the USPS rate calculator the rate on that size package is $1.47, so it appears to me that Accessory One is making money in places you may not realize.",0
"compatible?

This cord worked fine for media functions with my phone which is not Motorola but couldn't answer calls.",2
"Nice adaptor

Now I could listen to music on my krzr K1. it works very well. no problems so far. I had it for about a month now. I recommend it.",4
"Excellent

I was considering buying another new Ipod, but wanted to try a cheaper alternative first. I'm glad I did. I've tested this adapter for about an hour with JVC Marshmellows, and Sony MDR-V700s on my v3m. So much better than the ribbon cable inside an Ipod. I could hear the mids and lows, and it provided plenty of bass as well. If you want a cheap alternative to an Ipod, and you know how to ""mod"" a razr, this is the product for you.",4
"A fari option for the KRZR/RAZR

I bought this to make my Motorola KRZR useful for listening to music. I found my phone's USB port to be very sensitive, so shifting the adapter would often cause the music to switch from the headphones to the phone speaker, which could be a bad thing when listening to music in quiet settings.I have an iPod, and often forgot to use this adapter. It was inconvenient to have to bring it along to listen to music. This is a flaw of the phone, not the device, though.This adapter worked well, I just didn't find it incredibly useful.",3
"Great Service

I orderd the cable adapter and I received it about 3-4 days later. It was the exact thing that was shown and that I needed. GREAT SERVICE. I would reccommend this company and product to anyone.",4
"Works like a charm

Does just what it says. Makes it easy to watch a movie on the RAZR without disturbing everyone around.",4
"This one works

I purchased cheaper non OEM adapters, they where a waste of money, they did not work. This one works.The audio quality from the phone is sub par, I would not blame the adapter for this. The music is not iPod quality, if you wanted to listen to audiobooks this is fine, although jumping through all the hoops to to get an mp3 of audiobooks into a phone can be combersome. Kinda makes you want to scrap the whole idea of using your phone to listen to mp3's and get a iPod just for it's simplicity.",4
"good sound, awkward design

I have a rizr z3 and this device works fine w/ it. The sound quality is just the same as when it came from the computer. It just depends on the headphones used.The only thing about this I don't really like is the design. the bulk part feels like it's easy to crush or pull the wires out by mistake. Of course I'd never try to do it on purpose, but say you're walking and the wire from your headphone gets caught on something. If you're walking fast and the caught wire doesn't pull the headphones off your ears, it's gonna pull on the other end as well, and I feel like if that happens, the thing will break.Still, for the price, it's very good. Just smaller than I'd thought it'd be.",3
"A great deal, and a must- have item.

This turns your phone into a legit music player. With it you can hook your phone up to speakers, headphones, or anything that accepts a 3.5mm jack (standard headphone size). I impressed my friends by plugging into their car iPod adapters. Works great with iTunes on my SLVR L7.I tried buying cheap imitations on eBay, but they didn't work. Get the certified OEM adapter and enjoy the musical power of your phone.",4
"Feels cheap but works fine.

It's very light weight and feels frail like a buttered biscuit, but it works great and isn't too size-ably intolerable.",2
"Motorola accessory

I gave 4 of 5 stars only because it doesnt have a button to go to speaker phone like i have seen in other versions. The reason I bought this one though was because you could plug your own ear buds into them not like the verizon ones I had before.",3
"Best 3.5mm adapter for motorola phones

I had mine for about a year and a half. Mine came with the motorola SLVR L7 and now I just upgrade to the razr V3xx and it sound just like a regular MP3 player.If you have the Krzr or other motorola phone that supports MP3, BUY IT.",4
"LOVIN IT!!

I LOVE this audio adapter, I use it for my Motorola RIZR to connect to my car stereo, but it would be cool if you could talk back to the person who was calling you but you can't in fact you'd have to take that piece out in order to talk to them. Other than that it works great.",4
"This one worked!

I needed a mini-USB to 3.5mm headphone adapter to hear music on my Motorola SLVR and, by golly, this one worked. Go figure. (But not before I bought the wrong, too small 2.5mm adapter first. Don't make t h a t same mistake.)",4
"Works perfectly

But it should have been provided with the phone, since the built in music player on the KRZR K1 is useless without it.It's hard to separate the performance of this item from the phone it is connected to. The combination of this adapter and the KRZR K1 gives good clean sound through the Sony MDR-G57 headphones I have to hand. So this adapter is doing all that can be expected of it.",4
"great buy

for the price you cant beat it. this adapter works really well with my old motorola razor that I use as a music player in my car and gym. It has been almost a year that I bought this item and it's still doing what its supposed to do without breaking apart",4
"Really Good Sound

This adapter is useful for converting the plug on any mini-usb device to 3.5 for use with standard headsets. It puts out really good sound for my W490 with Sony headphones. If you're looking for something to use as a back-up mp3 player, this is really good.^^",4
"Gets the job done

On my SLVR L7c, it works OKAY. It puts out mono audio that is very low in volume. Otherwise is still a great product.",2
"Great product

This is a steal for 1.50+shipping. the only thing is if it is yanked out by accident the music on the phone plays out loud. but i have had no problems with mine.",4
"Motorola Razr V3xx Headset Adapter Excellent Value

Original Motorola headset adapter from mini usb to stereo headphones is well built & value priced., Product performs better than expected and delivered as promised. Great value from a great seller you can trust.",4
"Again, you get what you pay for...

The case I received wouldn't stay shut, so I emailed the seller and they sent a second unit. This one was somewhat better, had to use scotch tape so the case wouldn't pop open, used it for the weekend and went back to old 'skin'.",0
"fantastic valus

I have a friend that paid over 25 dollars for this same item at the phone store",4
"You Get What You Paid for...

This Was Very Good Price But after I Took It off Like 10 times it Broke so I Have No Case No More... :(",2
"Pice is good but quality is poor

Fits to the phone perfectly. But Swivel clip is not comfortable.I wont' recommend this product.",1
"This is the second one..

I keep breaking these for some reason. Not sure if it's cheap plastic or what.",2
"Works just like I hoped

I was worried when I bought this, after all the price is essentially free + Shipping. I was mostly worried about the spring breaking like has happened on other holsters I've used. So I simply ordered two at the same time. They work quite well, they hold my phone very securely, but release it when I want it without trouble. No problems with them yet.",3
"One problem

The phone clip was great, and was very little money, but when I got them they did not fit my sony erricson phone, and my only other option was to go through all the trouble of returning it.",2
"Carbon Fiber V3 phone cover

This is a really cool idea. I am always getting asked where I got it!As to putting it on the phone? Well it is easy enough. Just place and snap. Please be use care when removing the cover though as the battery cover likes to come off with it. I lost my battery cover this way, I am so glad that I could buy another one from Amazon!! So with that $16.00 mistake lesson learned!The one small thing, and I do mean small are the screws that hold the belt clip nub. There are four very small screws about 3mm in length. You'll need to use caution in dealing with them as one or two might still be hiding in the plastic bag that comes with the packaging. You will also need a very small Phillips screwdriver as well. I am impressed with the mounting base though, all four holes have brass fittings. The clip receiver seems strong enough, although I must admit I do not trust it, the phone costs to much money to replace if the clip were to fail. I just like the carbon look I put the belt clip on, but I think I'll be taking it off as it fits in my front pocket just fine.",3
"Not bad for the price

This fit my razr phone right out of the bag and looks pretty cool. As far as the other reviewer and the Carbon fiber issue, of course your not going to get a real carbon fiber case for that price...It's plastic like every other case our there. The only reason I give it 4 stars was because it is advertised as carbon fiber but actually looks more like a black and grey checkered pattern... The picture is what you get. The screws for the clip are very small but I think they will be secure. If this one was to break, I would definatly order another.",3
"Carbon Fiber Razr Cover

I did not like the way it fit my phone. I have bought another cover since which fits much better. The cut outs for the viewing window and camera lenz do not match very well even thought the cover is snapped in place and can not be adjusted. The buttons on the side of the phone are difficult the actuate with the cover in place. Not a good buy at all.",0
"Buyers Beware: Could have been packed better!

Arrived in several pieces. Couldn't even try to fit it on my phone.",1
"Carbon Fiber Razor Phone Cover

This product was of very poor quality. This is not real carbon fiber that was discussed. It was also the wrong image on the site. The image on the site was of relevance to a Cingular phone which is different in dimensions. DNL is a very nice company though, as there was no issue what-so-ever with my refund.",0
"A Reasonable Alterntive to Palm Prices

I purchased this cradle more than a year ago. Worked very well for that year until it went belly-up and started producing unrecognized USB device error codes. I will, however, order another as an alternative to the pricy one offered by Palm.",2
"Very suprised

Yes I was very surprised to see a good quality product for such a low price. It looks good on the desk and does what it's suppose too.Got here in less than 4 days (I live in Canada).Really happy with the item, purchased another one for the house.",4
"Good alternative to an expensive Palm cradle

Works great and is accompanied by a seperate cable to be used in your car or any 12 volt (lighter) outlet. Although not as sturdy as the ""genuine"" Palm cradle, it is a much more economical alternative to the one sold by Palm. I have used it almost daily and am very pleased with its performance. If there is one minor negative it is merely that the unit is very light and I found that fastening to my desk with Velcro kept it from falling off.",3
"works great

This works well with my Palm TX. It fits fine, and syncs easily - the button is in the bac though, so can't place it in an inaccessible place.",4
"Does the job, but.....

Good idea, VERY good price but...I just purcahsed my palm t5 and wanted the cradle to dock the unit during sync operations. The advantage was it would also charge while sitting in the cradle.The problem is the design doesn't allow the pda to be connected while it is in it's protective case.",1
"It did not work!

It did not work from the beginning. I have a Palm TX and I am glad I ordered the retractable cable because I would have been azz out!",0
"Uses battery - unacceptable product

Great idea but the execution doesn't work. The clamshell cover is a snug fit, but doesn't quite allow the clamshell to close so it sort of bounces open and closed. Everytime it opens just a tad, the screen lights up, which uses the battery. Very notable decrease in battery life with this cover.This cover is thin and an excellent fit, but the design just doesn't work for the Katana's ""open"" range.",0
"Does not close and no screen cover

This case makes it very hard to get the phone to turn off when closed and there is no protection for the screen. It is a simple, slick case that grips well. The return fee of $2 makes it a buy it and keep it item. Shipping cost is the hidden cost.",0
"Works OK -- If you ""train it""

The negative reviews have a point: Unless this skin is fitted perfectly, it will tend to hold the lid open a tiny bit, waking up the phone and using battery. I found that if I pushed and pulled the skin into just the right position the phone would shut. I then placed a rubber band around the phone at night while I charged it. This seemed to help it ""settle in"" the skin. After ""training"" it a couple of nights, the phone seems now to stay closed in my pocket.My complaint is that the skin makes it hard to use the side button for adjusting the ring volume. They should have provided a cut-out for that button as well.",3
"Not that good

This cover does not allow the phone to close properly and everytime it is moved (ie: in my pocket) it wakes it from sleep mode. The battery dies within a day with mimimal use. It does protect the phone, but I have seen a harder cover that is a little slimmer and works better.",2
"Yes, it doesn't close..., but

Yes, it is true that this product does not close properly.... BUT it looks like the problem is the top part only.. I cut the bottom half of the both sides of the top part with scissors, and now it closes properly. Maybe you can try this.",1
"Katana cover

For the first few days it was just fine. But it did not hold up to constant pocketing and un-pocketing.",2
"Very Satisfied Customer

Cover fit like a glove, snug and very flexible. Look forward to buy from again.",4
"Ingenious cell phone case

This is the best cell phone case I've ever used. It adds no bulk and the phone is fully functional with it on, so you never have to remove it. It also costs less than any of other cases I looked at.",4
"Cell phone cover review

I got exactly what I ordered and it works great. My cell phone doesn't get as beat up anymore.",3
"Good for iPhone 4 - not for Lumia 900!

While the case itself is nice and offers a lot of protection, it doesn't fit the large Lumia 900. Even if you managed to force the Lumia 900 into the sleeve I don't think you could get it back out again. My old iPhone 4 fits (without the bumper); I think the Lumia 800 may also fit since it's a smaller phone. Three stars for good quality. Disapointed that it was too small for what I really wanted.",2
"Not worth the effort

I bought one of these a while back because it was cheap Charged it overnight and it was dead in less than 12 hours with no talk time. Not worth the trouble to ship it back. Save money and aggravation and buy OEM or OEM spec.",0
"Replacement Batteries that Work!

If Bargaincell has what I am looking for in the future, I will buy from them again! My batteries for my new RAZR V3xx work very well and I got them much faster than expected. I am keeping my eye open for a stand alone charger for them now so I can keep them charged while my phone is in use :-)Thank you Bargaincell!",4
"cell batteries

I ordered two of these batteries for my cell phone. It took longer than expected to arrive. I paid $3.99 a piece to have them delivered, you'd figure that I could get them in a timely manner. Also, these batteries do not hold a charge for very long. I am still having to recharge them at least twice a day. That is how my original battery was when I decided to replace them with these sorry batteries. I am not satisfied at all!!!!",0
"Battery Park

I've been getting parts and pieces for my old phone and all the ones I've gotten here on Amazon have fit and worked just fine. I usually keep my phone on the charger, but sometimes there is no outlet. With this I just keep a couple in a bag and pop them in as needed. A good buy.",4
"Best price for this capacity Motorola RAZR V3 battery!

Shopped all over to get a couple of these extended life (but standard size) 850 mAh batteries for my RAZR V3, and these people had the best price I could find. Other places want $5 - $10 more, and storefront battery stores want about $33 for this battery! The website said their prices are low because they ship directly from their factory in Singapore if they are out in the US warehouse, and you should get the battery in 12 - 14 days. Placed my order, a confirmation bounced back with a USPS tracking number. The number didn't reveal any activity for about 5 days, and then said it was leaving Singapore. Two days later is was in NYC,(!!) and en route from there. Three days after that I had the batteries. FYI, with these batteries a RAZR V3 will stay at a full 6 bars on the internal battery meter with the phone left on for 36 - 40 hours.",3
"I thought it didn't fit, but it did...barely

I wouldn't buy this unless it's an emergency, because it's one of those chargers that reports errors, and makes your phone start beeping non-stop when it's done charging. I don't want this because I like charging at night, the other chargers don't do this (I guess what it does is it starts fluctuating power from the wall, like switching off, when the battery is fully charged..so it beeps as if it's being plugged in over and over).When I first got it, I was trying to carefully plug it into my phone--and I didn't want to damage the little metal things inside my phone OR on the charger. It wasn't going in smoothly and it didn't match up or seem to fit inside at ALL. So I went a day without a phone and I did more research to see why the heck they'd lie that it fit my phone. Finally I got fed up because I couldn't find another charger ANYWHERE where I live and I tried forcing it.FINALLY it fit! But I had to shove it in.. who knows if it was damaging my phone. But it was charging so I was happy (my cell is my only phone.. so I was cut off from the world). Then I tried getting it out and couldn't figure it out! I had to jimmy it off, and broke off one of the side hooks that helps it secure itself. I was able to put it back on, and finally learned a routine so to speak, for taking it off, but it's cheap. It's very cheap.So, the charger works, but it's very hard to use and it isn't convenient at all. I don't recommend it unless it's an emergency. For me, it was.",0
"wrong information was given about this product

This adapter was supposed to charge ww600i as listed , but it did not even fit it . Its totally false information being given for this item ..will never purpchase it from this merchant ever ..cant belive Amazon has these untrustworthy merchants",0
"love it!

It arrived in timely manner and it performs its function well. It is more durable than my original one. I love it!",4
"It works--just barely

I guess you get what you pay for. This charger works, but apparently not quite the way Sony Ericsson would like it to. When using this charger, my SE W300i often reports charging errors. This never happened with the original SE charger (which my dog ate, hence the new one).",1
"The phone cover i've been waiting for

Very good cover. Though the one piece clear front cover does make it a bit harder to operate that middle multi-function button. But the cover has held up so well considering the punishment i put it through dropping it from the second floor of a building.",4
"Snug as an iPhone in a ...

After searching local stores in Melbourne and discovering a decided lack of variation in flip cases, I turned to the web and found theBoxWave CorsaModa Leather iPhone 4 Case (Vertical Flip Cover).Though it took a few weeks to arrive, it was well packed and has lived up to the reviews I found during my initial search - well-made, a snug fit, quality leather, with a soft velvety lining. The red stripe down the front, as well as the red stitching around all the edges, gives it a racing car look, just enough oomph to make it different without any tawdry bling. I really love the compact feel of my iPhone inside its leather home and the extra protection afforded the glass front and back [I've also applied clear film to both surfaces for extra scratch- and fingerprint-resistance]. The flip front closes neatly via magnetic leather-encased tabs that meet at the bottom [microphone end] of the phone - when the phone rings, it's easy to open and flip back the cover with a quick finger-flick at the edge.The case comes with the option of vertical or horizontal flip - I chose vertical - and the price I paid, including postage, was the same I would have had to pay for a reasonably-made vinyl case in Melbourne. The vertical case also comes with a screw-in belt-clip for phone-cowboys.All up, I'm very pleased with my BoxWave CorsaModa case.",4
"Great Phone

This is a top class phone. Im going to list the top 10 reasons why u guys should buy:1. Its the smallest pocket pc.2. It runs on Windows ( mine has never crashed and its fast)3. Great music playback.4. Great Movie playback.5. good to check emails on.6. nice resolution on the screen.7. long battery life.8. good support by clubimate.com9. sleek design10. Its CHEAP!!Update the phone and u are Good 2 GO!",4
"Solid Smartphone for Reasonable Price

I purchased this phone about a month ago after several weeks of research. Most reviews cited this phone as a mid-level Smartphone and at the Amazon price seemed like a good choice. Worked better than expected for the first 3 weeks, however I did have some complications with the phone hardware (the mic and ear piece died without warning) however Amazon sent me a brand new one without questions stating that the manufacturer had warned there were some defective phones sent out and that the problem was being addressed.Having said that I am very pleased with the functions, form and feel of the phone. Having the keypad integrated into the touch screen is much more convenient in my mind that a regular keypad. Turn the screen off and you don't have to worry about making ""pocket"" calls. The touch screen also responds well to finger taps so you dont always have to use the stylus. It is smaller than most PDAs but still has a big screen and is a little heavier and gives the feeling of actually holding something (unlike the wispy little phones being made today).I immediately purchased a SanDisk 2.0 Gb disk for storage, your phone will fill up fast with contacts, scheduled events, etc. I recommend removing several of the programs that come with the phone simply because you will most likely never open or use them. Comes with basic Windows mobile software like Word, Excel, Media Player and Explorer. Syncs up well with your computer and any planners/Outlook contacts you have and software instalation was a breezeI am on a Cingular plan and have good reception just about anywhere, including areas where other cingular phones have no reception. Conecting to the internet was easy and pictures and graphics look great on the phone.The biggest draw backs are the lack of external buttons that make it difficult to program shortcuts and the earpiece is extremely quiet. Also the camera is not as refined as you might expect for a phone like this. Well light outdoor environments are your best bet. Finally setting up folders and searching directories is rather cumbersome though not too dificult.All in all I am very pleased. I think if you are looking to upgrade from a basic cell phone to something that can offer the features of a Blackberry or Treo this phone is a reasonable alternative if you dont want to spend $500 or $600.",3
"More than my expectections

It's nice and useful more than I could imagine when I bought it. The wireless function is very powerful when you are able to catch the line (in your home or in the hotel or .... free wifi ...). A lot of software are available to personalize your PDA / smart phone!The shipment was very good and the transaction through credit card was perfect! Thanks a lot, it was really a good deal!",3
"Excelente tamaño y funcionalidad básica

Tiene un excelente tamaño en comparación con otros teléfonos de su tipo. No pude sincronizarlo con Windows Vista. Le queda a uno haciendo falta el WiFi.",3
"i mate jam

i just purchased this imate jam and its totally fantastic,it has a big high reseliotion screen with a pure 1.3 mega pixel camera, it is very small as a pda its like a normal mobile,you ca use sdio slot for w.lan,it is a heavydeuty phone that feels like a brick,world,exel,powerpoint,outlock,wmedia player,msn messanger are included ,i think you will be an adiot to buy the expensive kjam cause no defrence exept the keybord windows mobile is very good u feel like you are using a laptop .",4
"Good product, wonderful service from imate

Pros:1. the product works very good, convenient and easy to connect to my outlook calendar to keep everything in order.2. imate service is very convenient, you can chat with experts online, it also provided free software, wonderful.3. battery is longlasting, do not need additional one.Cons:1) few bluetooth earphone can connect to this cellphone2) sometimes the alarm rings 1 or 2 hours ahead, ruin your sweet dream.3) if you set password, and if a call comes in when the phone is locked, there is chances that your phone will not respond to any other function rather than dial. you have to reset the phone. don't worry, doing so will not damage your setting, just reboot the system.overall, good product though there is some flaws. I like Windows Mobile.",3
"Excellent item

Excellent item,however because i use outside US where the mobile networks work on 900 and 1900 mhz i have i little problem in some areas",4
"Great Product

Tow weeks so far I have it and still I can discover new things and new ways of using it as PC rather than a Phone.I noticed that the speakers need some improvments as well as the voice quality.One importand issue with the languages that is has MOST of them but NOT Arabic language and I wounder if it has a software to update it.For the $$ I paid for, it is a GREAT value I got for a PC & Mobile.I recomend it for all new PC Phone user as a simpl way to learn and as a great fetures to discover.",3
"Good Phone but Some Caveats

Good little phone with a lot of functionality. The main issue with this phone is the complete lack of support from the company and software issues with the phone, such as speaker-phone issues, that the company is aware of.I wanted this phone primarily to use as a PDA and to sync up with my Microsoft Outlook. If you are not an outlook user, I am not sure if this is the phone for you. The phone works well and it serves the purpose that I need it for. Good price for the functionality.Some nice features:*Big color screen*Very responsive touch screen*You may pick what you want to show up on the front page, including the day's appointments.*Multi-email account functionality. It is easy to switch between accounts and folders.*Conference call feature*Complete syncronization with Microsoft Outlook, including contacts, tasks, and appointments.*Notes feature that allows you to draw on the screen and save your drawings and notes.*In call notes feature that allows you to take notes during a call, and save those as part of the call record.*Handwriting recognition (transcriber) feature that allows you to use the entire screen as a pad, the software then transcribes your writing into typed text.*Easy switching between multiple data input methods including on-screen keyboard, transcriber, palm writing style and one other handwriting feature.*Syncs up with Outlook very quickly*Pocket word and excel*Decent 1.3 mega pixel video camera.Some caveats:*The phone is extremely slippery. The brushed metal finish is much like that of the Motorola Razor, and will slip out of your hand in a heartbeat. *When making a call, it is very easy to touch the screen with your face thus putting callers on hold, or simply hanging up on them.*The screen is also delicate, like most PDA phones.These issues can be cleared up by purchasing a Boxwave Flexi-Skin Case i-mate JAM FlexiSkin - The Soft Low-Profile Case (With Flip Cover (no clip))and the Crystal Touch Screen Protectori-mate JAM ClearTouch Crystal Screen Protector. Those two will set you back another $45 or so put together, but if you don't get them, your phone will be scratched up or broken in no time at all.*There is a problem with my phone and I cannot get the speaker-phone to work. I-Mate seems to be aware of this problem and does not seem to have any intention of fixing it.* I-Mate support is spotty or non-existent. The ""live chat"" feature in support is disabled and also non-existent. When I look at that website, it feels like someone made it and then never looked at it again.*The memory is tiny. I was deleting email, but not emptying out the trash box, and the phone was very sluggish. It took me a month, a hard restart, and more headaches to figure out what was wrong with it. So, you must purchase more memory.*You must read the entire manual start to finish. Skipping this step will result in seriously reduced phone functionality.*Pocket Skype on the phone is an older version and I can't figure out how to get the newer version loaded.",2
"Phone not working

Sir/Mam,I bought unlocked phone but it is not detecting my Airtel / Reliance simcard (In India). Is there any other interfacing software required to activate that. While purchasing, seller has assured me that it'll work in any netword since it was in unlocheked condition but it very odd feeling for me that seller lied with me.I'll appreciate you, if you provide solution for that.Amit (amitk_vnit@yahoo.com)",0
"i-mate JAM

The phone worked as well as I expected. Handy organizer, calculator, media player etc, etc...The most difficult thing which I still haven't figured out, is how to connect via wireless modem card. Another thing that would have been cool would be a speakerphone option. Otherwise I recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile PDA?entertainement system in the palm of your hands. Other devices may have caught up to it but I am not sure. I like mine.",3
"I am really proud..

I am really proud to use this mobile among my team mates..for this i really thank Amazon..",4
"WIDNOW MOBILE PHONE

I DON'T RECOMMEND TO BUY WINDOWS MOBILE PHONE. WHEN I GOT THIS PHONE, THE CAMERA IS BAD. I LIKE LG CU500 BETTER THAN WINDOWS MOBILE PHONE.",0
"jam jam jam jam.

IF THERE IS 10 STARS I WIL RATE THIS ITEM 10 STARS CAUSE ITS CHEEP AND EXCELLENT AND LIKE YHE NEW JAMN AND EXACTLY LIKE THE KJAM (UNLESS THE KEYBORD ,AND JAMS PROCCECER IS FASTER)SO ITS A VERY HOT ITEM.**IM NOT UNDER 13 BUT I USE IT BECAUSE ITS EASIER**",4
"Good Pocket PC but impractical Mobile phone

I purchased imate Jam basically to use as mobile phone but lack of keypad and impedance of using stylus plus its bulk and weight make it a lousy mobile phone. I did not like the soft key pad. It is not as practical as the real thing",2
"ok phone

good phone, looks good, easy to use, but memory is small, 128 mb would be better.",2
"Great Phone/PDA

Wonderful PDA/Phone.See other review for details.Highly reccommended.Available on Ebay for $300 new as of August 2006",4
"Does not remove scratches...

Although aware of other negative reviews, I went ahead and ordered this product. It DOES NOT remove scratches, so do not bother.",0
"Works Well on the Nintendo DS

I bought this product because I had a lot of scratches on my Nintendo DS's touch screen and it was starting to look pretty ugly. It worked really well and got rid of most of them. I was surprised at its effectiveness and would recommend it to anyone who would like to get rid of any light scratches on their DS's touch screen.",4
"Works as promised

I must admit, considering the hodgepodge of reviews for and against this product, I was a bit skeptical. But, since I strive to keep my electronics looking like new and I especially hate scratched up devices, I had to give it a try.It took a few applications, but this product did what I expected of it and more. It removed the scratches from my new cell phone finish and polished it back into a mirror shine. I didn't use it for the display, but two plastic trim pieces which looked horrible in bright light until I rubbed on the displex.It requires a little work and elbow grease, but gave me what I expected - results.",4
"Great, but don't expect miracles

At first use, I noticed just a slight improvement to my cell phone. But, using it two more times, I noticed more and more of an improvement. yet, some small, tiny scratches were still noticeable. Worked great, but do not expect miracles.",3
"Made screen worse!

While I figured this was too good to be true, it was inexpensive and the previous reviews seemed to be split down the middle, so I thought I'd try it. Not only did it not buff out the fine scratches on my MP3 player, it left a ring on the screen, as if moisture got just under the screen. Really wish there was a product that could help my screen (which accidentally got put in my purse next to a nail file). Only gave one star because the system won't let me give zero stars.",0
"Good but buyer beware

This product works... everyone who says it doesn't work on your ipod... you're crazy, i have a 5th gen video 60g ipod and it was the black one and covered in deep scratches and looked hideous. In about 10 minutes i removed most of the scratches and there are only a few very light scratches now, with a couple more applications i think they would all go away.My only complaint is that the tube is way over priced and comes about half full. It only came with enough to basically clear my ipod of scratches this one time and thats it. And it costs 13 dollars with shipping. Overpriced and the tube is only half full... but it works and i guess they don't have any real competition.",3
"Good product

It took a little time and effort but this product did get the scratch out of my week old 60 gig iPod. And that made my day.",4
"Not for matted screens!

I don't do reviews but feel it's important for people out there looking to repair their LCD monitors/TV's. This does in fact buff out the area treat so you're left with a semi gloss hot spot on the matted screen! Seems like this should be listed in the product description as to avoid ruining a screen as has been done in my case. I can't say if it buffed out the scratch as the one I have is pretty deep but didn't want to GLOSS that patch anymore than has already been done. If you have some small scratches on a gloss screen I believe this product will work well for you but buyer beware otherwise!",1
"Works......with lots of rubbing

Well, I had low expectations with this product. It does work, but with caveats. Unless your scratches are very light, you are in for about an hour of constant rubbing. Hard rubbing. My nokia 6350 had fairly deep scratches on the screen and outer display. I used the whole tube getting them out and it took over an hour of constant rubbing. If thats cool with you, go for it!",3
"does it work? yes but.......

I got this stuff because i really wanted to remove scratches from my cell phone. To get to the point of whether it works or not, it does. Although you do have to work at it. At first it looked like it was making the scratches worse but i kept at it because i was not gonna just leave it looking worse. I had to apply it several times before the scratches were polished away. So the scratches are gone now but the down side to that is that now my screen is all rippled looking. Maybe i did it too much but also it isn't too noticeable when the phone is on and in use. When it is off or the screen is black it's kinda noticeable but if you were to run your finger over it you can for sure feel that it's not smooth. The product itself is a white paste and if you were to rub it between your fingers you can tell it has a very fine grittiness to it, so it pretty much sands and buffs away scratches rather than fills them in. so if you are looking for a product to get rid of scratches but you want something to fill in the scratches this isn't the thing for you. Also it might make a difference on what your screen is made of. My screen isn't glass so i don't know if that makes a difference.",2
"Didn't work for me.

I usually don't like to say anything bad, but honestly this didn't work for my scratches on my cell phone. I got the scratches from a nail file in my purse. Maybe they were too deep? Who knows?",1
"I Was Hoping for More

I bought this product to fix the scratches on my cell phone. I was skeptical but proceeded to purchase it. The product arrived in a timely manner. I applied the product as instructed & the scratches remained. I applied another coat the next day & still nothing happened.",1
"Works well on DVD

I had bought a dvd box set a little over a year ago but never bother to watch it until today. Second episode in, the dvd started to skip and then freeze up. I was very annoyed with myself for not checking the dvds when I bought them a year ago since I can no long return or exchange it. Luckily for me I had remembered I bought a tube of Displex. I covered the semi-deep scratches with the Displex then used a microfiber cloth to rub it up and down on the scratches. I spent roughly 5 minutes rubbing the scratches and I noticed it started to fade. When I put it back in the dvd player, the episode played through without a single problem.I haven't tried it on my cell phone so I can't given an opinion on that, but I have used it on a dvd. I recommend this product!",4
"Worth it 100%

My phones fairly new and i had forgotten it was in my lap when i stepped out of the car, so it dropped and had several scratches across the screen. I came across the displex polish and had to get some. So i got it in the mail today and you just follow the directions and took about 10 minutes to get rid of the scratches completely, your hand will get tired, but i mean my phone looks as the first day i got it. So i recommend getting it... and a screen protector",4
"I REALLY like it!

I was definitely skeptical about this product, but reading the good reviews made me at least want to try it. I figured the 6.50$ I paid would either be worth it or a sort of ""I tried it, it didn't work and now I know."" Anyway, I'm not much for directions so when my product came in the mail, I opened it up and applied it to the scratches on my phone. Before rubbing it in, I let it to sit for about 5 minutes and then using a screen cleaner, I rubbed it in. At first, I wasn't super impressed. But it did make my phone look shinier and new again, which sort of made the scratches less noticeable. So I kept trying and the scratches really did become less visible, especially when i focused on one specific area. Although, the scratches on my phone weren't horrible, but they were normal ""seen-pavement-a-few-times"" scratches. So I'd say if it doesn't work for you, your scratches are worse than mine or you're not doing it right. My only complaint would be that I wish it worked faster. All in all, the my phone looks closer to how it did when I got it, so I'm happy.",3
"scratched laptop lcd screen

I recently got a new laptop and one day I found a small scratch on the screen while cleaning it. Although it was not deep I could see it if I looked carefully enough. I bought this product aware of all the mixed reviews and when I got it I gave it a try figuring I had nothing left to lose. I was initially disappointed, it didn't do anything to the scratch, but after an hour or so of rubbing the scratch became very hard to see to the point where I could only discern it under the correct lighting/tilting the laptop to see it. I kept polishing and now its to the point were i cannot make it out unless I really really try! Although it will not remove the scratch completely it does markedly reduce its visibility. Don't buy this product expecting it to work like magic, and keep polishing until your sure your not seeing any more benefit from it (I used almost a quarter of the tube).",4
"skeptical at first....

I was skeptical at first because I had read a few negative comments. but i used it on my blackberry 8900 screen and it reduced the scratches on the screen significantly. it is not a quick fix. you have to apply it on the screen and polish the heck out of it. bottom line it saved me from replacing the screen and i would buy this product again.",4
"Important sidenote

Although it may take a few buffs, it can get the job done, and get rid of some of your scratches. It's a tad small though. About the size of an average adult pinky finger.With all the new phones coming out, i feel like i should point out that scratch removers should NOT be used on touch screens. If you buff out too much, it will mess with it's sensitivity. It COULD be used, but it's a bit risky.Another note: People say it doesn't work, but it does(eventually). It's not going to get out a scratch within a matter or seconds. You might as well try using sandpaper for a result like that. It's slightly abrasive, to keep from damaging any more. So use a bit, and keep scrubbing.",2
"worked on laptop

I had almost dropped my laptop that i got 2 months ago, but caught it before it had hit the floor. In the action of catching my laptop I had scratched the screen with two of my nails creating two long scratches onto the screen. I looked up scratch removers for LCD screens and laptops and this product came up. I got it in the mail from amazon in a couple of days and I just used it. It completely removed the scratches in an instant. I didnt even use alot ! I applied it to the scratches and polished the area as it directed with the cloth they provided. Now my laptop screen looks good as new! I highly recommend this product to anybody who has scratches on their laptops.",4
"It did work, but I'm not sure if it wasn't just because of the extensive rubbing

I had a nasty scratches on my cell phone display (caused by a very unfortunate nail filer accident) and I tried all sorts of products that turned out quite useless. This one performed better, but only after really amazingly a lot of rubbing. At the end the scratches were gone, but there was this smooth dip on the display still visible around the edges. I covered the display with an Invisible Shield cover film (from http://www.zagg.com/) and now the dip is totally unnoticeable.",3
"Displex scratch remover

5 STARS!!!! anyone that didn't get awesome results must be using this product wrong. First I used it on my Casio watch/stop watch that has a plastic crystal. It had deep scratches from gardening and beating the lense against just about everything. There were 2 deep scratches and many fine ones. I was going to throw it out so, instead I tried this. I polished for about 2 minutes and most of the scratches were gone. I put some more on and in 2 more minutes It looked like Brand New! What else can you ask for?used on pda and I-Pod. Worked perfectly. I have enough left over to polish many more things. Great Product.",4
"False advertisement, not suitable for iPad

The listing for this products states that it is for use on the iPad. However the description says do not use on screens with a coating. As stated in the user manual, the iPad and iPad 2 have an oil resistant (oliophobic) coating on the display, which will become less effective over time. Also, iPad is not listed under the subtle ""attention"" section of the user manual. Also, some iPhones have a similar coating. this product whould likely ruin your oil resistant coating. This will result in excessive smudging and streaking while using your ipad and your device will always be more difficult to clean.If your iPad is under warranty, use of this product may affect your warranty agreement as the iPad user guide specifically warns against such products. Some customers have had scratched screens repaired under warranty.Amazon should not allow this misleading product listing, which describes the product as a ""scratch remover for iPad""",0
"Didn't do a single thing to the scratches on my Palm Pre

Got a pretty deep scratch on my palm pre... so I looked around for a scratch remover. After reading the reviews on this, a lot of people said it removes scratches from their PDA or cell phone - it sounded like it'd be exactly what I needed.When I got the product and read the instructions, it says it apparently does not work on polycarbonate (plastic) or touchscreens... the palm pre's screen is both. I tested it on the back of my phone where i have small scratches for minutes - nothing. Tried it on the front with the big scratch for minutes - nothing.Based on the reviews, I'd assume this works well on glass products.. it doesn't work on plastic products though",0
"Not Bad

I had a deep scratch on my cell phone display. After many applications it took the scratch out for the most part. I can still see where the scratch was, but it looks WAY better.",3
"Confused and Disappointed

So I bought this based on the positive reviews, but after using it as directed (both versions of the directions -- on the package it says rub vigorously, but on the tube it says rub gently), I got no positive results whatsoever. I spent about an hour trying to get small scratches out of my cell phone screen and a glossy LCD display, but the product did nothing for either. Now the LCD has a barely visible discoloration around the scratch, but otherwise the product did absolutely nothing for either item. Even though most of the other reviews seem positive, I'd say you should at least research a few other options before going with this one.",0
"Displex Polish

Good product and fast shipping.My review about this product: it really polished any glassI used it on my iPod 2nd.Gen.and function as intended,but there are things to consider.-Its not recommended on touch screen-You can't see instant result on the first application-You must apply 3-4 times to see the polishing result-A little force is required to apply the compound-Circular motion when rubbing to achieved best result-Apply small amount on scratches-Requires 4 times/more rubbing to remove deep scratch-Avoid to much rubbing since this is a rubbing compoundit will make any surface thinner.-Avoid using it on metal surface of your ipod/ItouchCONS:-Quantity is just small and you may run out ofcompound specially applying on large surface.-This compound may removed the scratch but actuallyit will damage the surface but you will not able tosee it because its only noticeable seeing it in amicroscope, that is why its not recommended usingit in a touch screen devices.I recommend using this product on non-touchscreen devices and you need patience inapplying this one, its not a magic compound.I'm a comp.tech specialized on refurbishing/reconditioning products to look like new.",4
"This stuff sucks!!!!!!!!!!!

my camera has some scratches on it. I didnt expect this stuff to take out big scratches, but it didnt even take out the small scratches. This stuff actually made mt screen worse. Im seeing scratches on it that i have never seen before. If you are reading this review, remember, to never,never,ever get this crap in a tube.",0
"Good cleaner, poor scratch remover

Tried this product on glasses (plastic lense) and cell phone screen. Tried multiple applications and a lot of rubbing, but it had no effect on even small scratches. It is a good lense cleaner.",0
"Not worth it totally waste of money does not work

I will not recomend these item to no one please don't lie it does not work at all i waste my money.Very disapointed!",0
"Didn't work

I tried removing a scratch on the screen of my dell laptop and it didn't work. I applied the remover 4 times without any noticeable change.",0
"This product does NOT work!

I was skeptical about buying this based on the reviews, but the price was appealing and some of the success stories had my hopes up. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with the smallest scratch on it that I wanted to fix. I followed the directions the sender sent me which stated I needed to apply pressure while polishing my screen. This ended up giving me a white pressure ring around my tiny scratch. Then I saw there were directions on the bottle that said, "gently polish" so I feel lied to. This product is not worth the $7 and doesn't do any good.",0
"Good stuff, though not perfect

First, I was using this for something it wasn't intended for. This product is intended to remove scratches from cell phone screens, which is not what I was using it for!I have a 25" HD LCD computer monitor, a fairly expensive high-contrast color accurate model that I just don't have the cash to replace. I left my 4 year old daughter in my office while I stepped out to use the restroom, and she decided that the photo of a road I was editing needed a car on it, and applied a Hotwheels car, and etched the crap out of it.Displex works by abrading the hard edges of the scratches, removing the light bending ridges, and restoring a more natural image delivery. Having used it before I knew it took a lot of effort, and I spent a solid hour working through the tube and polishing the monitor, and in most cases the display is 99% as good as it was. Unfortunately, as the plastic cover of a large screen is much thicker than what is found on a phone, Displex just isn't the right product for deep scratches, so I still have a couple visible bits that I had to use the Vaseline trick to fix.Given that I was working way outside of what this product was intended for, the result was actually quite good. But as it isn't perfect, a new monitor is in the future for me.Pros: great concept with the lubricant and the polishing material all in one, with a simple method for use. Apply, rub until it dries out, remove.Cons: not appropriate for buffing out deep scratches, small container (only 5 grams) so a big job will use the whole tube, and GEEZ you learn how weak you are rubbing a 3-inch circle for an hour. Your arms want to fall off!",3
"Not good for LCDs

The Displex Display Scratch Remove does not work for LCD TVs. After using the whole bottle not even a single cm looked better than before. Do not buy if you are trying to fix a scratch on a LCD.",0
"Not worth your money, vasaline works better,

I have tried this and it did nothing but leave a smear across the screen, I tried it three times with the same out come, I wouldnt recommend it",0
"Complete Crap

This did nothing but make the scratch look twice as bad. I tried it several times and each time the scratch grew wider.",0
"Did not work

I bought this to remove some scratches form a laptop display, but this product actually made them worse.I'm still giving it two stars because I may have used it on the wrong kind of material.",1
"Didn't work at all!

I bought this product because I had dropped my PSP between the couch cushions and when we put the recliner up it had a scratch on the screen, It wasn't horribly deep, but bad enough to bother me. From what I could tell this would have solved my problems, but it didn't. It came out a runny liquid, I followed the instructions but the scratch was still there, so I tried it once by letting it sit overnight and still nothing. I have tried this product a total of around 8 times on the same area, it was the worst investment I ever tried. But what was I expecting from a cheap 6 dollar product?",0
"Useless

Tried it on a cellphone screen, and I'm pretty sure it added more scratches than it removed. At least i received it fast",0
"It sort of works!

I used this product to remove a light scratch on my HTC Thunderbolt smart phone. It did not remove the scratch, but it lessened it to the point that unless you tilt the phone at a certain angle and really look you won't know the scratch is there.It DOES however remove the top coating of the screen so what I have now is a roughly quarter sized area where the scratch is that gathers finger prints more easily than the rest of the phone. Normally I'd chalk this up to the fact that its location happens to be in the highest traffic area of the phone's display where your thumb is doing a lot of swiping, however you can really see the difference by using a misting of Windex or Clean Screen on the display. What you'll notice is that the mist beads in a different pattern over the area you polished. Clearly the polish has altered the surface of the display.This product is better than nothing at all, and maybe it's the best scratch improver out there but it was not a scratch remover in my case.",2
"didn't help and made new scratches

I used a clean cotton cloth (none were included as stated in the description). I think it has created new scratches! And the deep scratch I was trying to buff out, no luck..I followed directions. Disappointed and upset. My screen protectors are coming today, going to put those on, and prevent any new scratches..is all I can do now.",0
"Don't bother!

Total hype. This product does not work as claimed. Even after many applications and time spent with my 60gig video iPod the scratches remain. Beware that the product costs seven dollars and they charge another seven to ship it!",0
"Worthless

have some light scratches in my eyeglasses and after carefully following directions and actually doing the process twice it removed nothing. Highly disappointed in a $10 tube of worthless paste.Update: money was fully refunded. Great service but bottom line, product does not work and is worthless.",0
"Close but no cigar

I got this hoping to use with my 5th generation iPod nano. I had a bunch of scratches, some moderately deep, other minor. This stuff didn't even touch the minor ones. I rubbed with a cotten pad: nothing happened. I tried i dremel: nothing happened. I think that the reason it works for the previous ipods, and not mine is because the 4th and 5th gen ipod screens are made out of scratch resistant glass. This stuff works better for plastic displays. The bottom line: Save your $money$.",0
"didnt work for my camera screen

OK, yes i know this is more of a scratch remover for cellphones, (or so it says) but i decided to give it a try in my sony h20 camera screen (since i read good reviews of people using in their cameras, ipods, and psp) my screen had a medium size sracth on it, but to my big disappointment it let a big yellowish stain all around the sratch! it ended up looking horrible! it looked worst than it was.I dont know if this works on cellphone screens but it certainly didnt work on my camera screen.",0
"Scratches way worse

All this did for my camera was make the scratches I already had more noticeable and add a few extra along with it.",0
"worse than worthless

I tried to use this stuff to polish the scratches off of my palm pre. Now they're all quite a bit more visable. They look like little rainbows.",0
"Didn't work for me.

I used this on the display to my digital camera that had gotten scratched with keys. I have a very small canon pocket camera that I bring with me when I bike. I followed the instructions and this did absolutely nothing to the scratch. I know it may be that the display is different from a cell phone or a hand held game. So all LCD displays are not alike .",0
"Perfect for psp

I got a psp back in may (its july now) and with it I bought a case which now I now does not protect it. It got covered in scratches ans I found this. Now my screen is cleaner than when I bought it my wallet is still full and I have a logitech case that will help keep it clean.",4
"Use this product with caution

I used Displex to remove a tiny but deep scratch on the screen of my new Samsung Blackjack. As I polished, the scratch began to grow flatter and wider. I just assumed that was normal. So, being the optimist I am, I continued to work at it. After several applications, I ended up with a 1/4-inch diameter ""dimple"" on the screen that is much more noticeable than the original scratch!This product might work well on small, fine abrasions, but use with caution on deep scratches.",1
"Don't Waste Your Money

I bought this product to remove some lite scratches on my windows mobile phone, it did nothing to improve the appearance. I hope no one else bothers to buy this product because you will be very disappointed.",0
"Did no harm

I was unsure about the product from the wide disparity in reviews, but since there appears to be no alternative, I tried it on an LG Decoy phone. The good news was that, despite warnings from others, there was no negative consequences--no pitting, rainbow sheen or other problems created by the product.It did take out some minor scratches but all the noticable scratches are still there. They are definately smoothed out to the touch, but readily visible.",1
"This Product Actually Works!

Like an idiot, I walked around with my brand new BlackBerry in the same pocket as my keys. When I checked my emails the next morning, I realized the screen had several deep scratches and a couple of areas where the keys had rubbed the screen so much that text was not visible behind the scratches. I started looking on-line for a solution and found this product. I was skeptical that it would actually work on the scratches because there were so many and a few were quite large. Nonetheless, I tried the product on a small area and after a couple of minutes, the treated screen was as new. I worked on the larger scratches and they, too, disappeared after a few minutes. You do have to apply a good amount of the product for it to work, and you also have to rub quite hard. The results when finished are very close to a brand new looking screen. As I mentioned, it worked on deep scratches as well as areas with a great number of light scratches that obscured the screen. So nice to find a product that actually works on this problem.",4
"Good but it aint easy

This product works, mostly. If you have pretty deep scratches on your electronic device (in my case a PSP), you'll need to do some extra hard scrubbing with this stuff. I was able to mostly get rid of the scratches, but it took some work. Make sure that you realize that this stuff aint magic, that it's going to require some work from you. When it buffs out the deep scratch it leaves what looks sort of like a smudge, but that's only visible in a certain light at a certain angle, this in turn buffs out the scratch. A good product.",3
"Excellent

A few weeks ago i was installing my lcd tv in my room and a speaker fell down and left a long and nasty scratch on the display. Well i was worried out of my mind that my $1,000 investment had just suffered a miserable tragedy, but this took the scratch out and now when the tv is on it is just like new although when it is off you can see where i rubbed the liquid in which is a small price to pay, but who cares. As long as you cant tell it was ever scratched when it is on it doesn't matter to me!",4
"Really good, but not perfect

My Blackberry screen got scratched and I really wanted something to take the scratches out. The reviews made it clear you really had to rub a long time and I did and did and did..... The result was that all the light scratches came out fine, but the deep ones needed multiple applications and still were visible, although much, much better than what they were. All-in-all, it's a great product, although not perfect.",3
"Works,,,,Well

i used this product on a Blackjack II screen that was covered in cloudy patches of scratches. It did take 3 applications, and about 10 minutes of hard rubbing, but hey, the cloudiness is gone.however, there was one big scratch, and it didnt really work on that, so i would say..great for small scratchesnot so great for anything else.",3
"Works Great!

I am surprised that a couple of reviewers say it doesn't work. It worked perfectly for me. Perhaps they did not invest the 10 minutes of time to really rub it in. You have to rub a drop at a time for a minute or so and repeat a bunch of times. But 10 minutes later(if you have deep scratches like mine) you have a display that looks brand new. I could barely see through mine before and now it's like new. Be patient and keep applying a little at a time.",4
"What I received is not what was advertised!

BEWARE - Bait and Switch Ad!!!!The ad clearly stated a tube of the scratch removal product and 10 cloths to apply it with. I received the tube, but no cloths. When I contacted the seller, their first response was that their ad did not state the cloths were included. When I replied with the excerpt from their own ad, they said sorry, they didn't have them anymore.No refund, no offer to substitue another product, no satisfied customer.I will not purchase from this seller again.",0
"Total Crapola

this just made the scratches on my phone worse. i did everything it said to..i rubbed till my arm hurt and then i rubbed some moreand i just made new scrathes and now my phone has a rainbow effect from the really little scratchesthis product sucks.. please believe the reviews and dont buy!",0
"tooth powder works better than DISPLEX

minor scratches may be taken out with too much rubbing and the surface is made translucent...not to good if you are trying to view the time on your cell phone...I used tooth powder to clean up what Displex did",0
"Will never deal with the vendor again

I will never buy anything from this vendor again. Poor service and late delivery of the product.",0
"Magic Scratch Fixer

This product is amazing. I'd read the reviews and recommendations for Displex on PSP forums. Frankly, wasn't sure it would perform. My PSP display was pretty much trashed with scratches from a cell phone rubbing against it and then my lame attempts with a polishing kit, rubbing compound, and automotive polish at removing those scratches. Basically, there were scratches absolutely everywhere. It takes a long long time rubbing, but all the scratches were removed and the screen returned to absolute mirror finish.A couple of tips - a little goes a very long way. Use only one or two drops on an area and rub firmly and for a long time. That tube is probably enough to completely polish a PSP screen 10 or 20 times. A lamp shining on the display can help show where the scratches are while you polish. Do not save the cotton cloth used to do the polishing - they are disposable (the kit contains about 6 squares). If you try to reuse the cloth, it will actually scratch your dispaly from the dried product. Rub until you think your arm is going to fall off, and then keep going. It takes a lot of work. The PSP actually has two layers, a sort of clear topcoat that is pretty thick. Then there is a base of plastic. If the scratch is deep, you'll rub down through the clearcoat. Not to worry, that clearcoat does not affect the view. Lastly, once you've gone through all this trouble, buy either a plastic film screen protector or a case. You don't want to go through all this rubbing again.June 15, 2011 - It's been six years since I wrote this review. I still have that original tube of Displex. I have used this on all kinds of scratches. I use this the most on DVD's. Netflix DVD's tend to have a lot of scratches on them. Instead of wasting my time exchanging a scratched DVD, I try to clean up the scratches first. Out of about 50 skipping DVD's I've tried to clean up, I was able to fix all but 4. The 4 difficult ones had really deep scratches. The only tip for using this on DVD's - rub back and forth across the DVD (radially - between the center hole and the edge of the DVD), not around in a circle. It still takes a lot of work to remove those nicks and scratches.There really isn't anything magic about this product, it is simply an extremely fine polishing compound, that might leave a bit of residue in fine scratches. After all these years, I strongly recommend this product.",4
"Displex

I really got this to get rid of some scratches on my Sony PSP. It worked wonders. I was worried that it would leave kind of a White residue and ruin the screen, not the case here at all. I tired it on my Mom's glasses, they're like new. I tried it on a CD, it's just fine. You only need one drop. The thing I don't like it that you have to rub it for a bout 2-3 minutes and your fingers get tired. It should be in everyone's house, you never know what will happen",4
"Amazing solution to my problem!

A small statue fell off a shelf above my computer desk and created a very obvious two-inch scratch right in the middle of the LCD display on my new 20-inch iMac G5. After several months of research, including calls to Apple Computer, I finally happened upon Displex here. I ordered it from CoolCyberCats and received the tube in about three days! I used one drop on one of the included small cloth patches and rubbed over the scratch for about four minutes. The scratch is gone! The product worked beautifully! I don't know if it would work on a laptop LCD if it lacks a clear cover layer, but on my desktop machine it was a wonder. Both the product and the supplier exceeded my expectations!",4
"Be Adventurous, Just Not Hopeful

I couldn't even tell you how I did it, but I scratched the facing on my phone a couple weeks ago, and I'd only had it for about a month. I have a habit of obsessing over the condition of my most prized possessions, so of course, I had to search for a product that could remove the scratch. I came upon this and decided to give it a try.I think the most intelligent thing you could do when faced with purchasing something you know nothing about is to look at the price. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. For $12 and change, including shipping and handling, I had to see if Displex was worth the hype and though I don't consider it a ripoff, I came out mildly disappointed.The biggest problem with the scratch on my phone (an LG env2) was that it was half on the screen, half on a coated area. Judging from the other reviews, I was going to take my chances and ignore the warnings about polishing in coated areas because the phone just desperately needed a tuneup. Fact is, this product doesn't remove scratches, so to speak. It merely smooths out the surface the scratch is on. My scratch grew into more of a groove than anything else (something I could live with) but it's still more than visible with the naked eye. I'm not going to say it made it worse, but it didn't make it any better.Also, don't by any means use on a coated area. I took my chances and it removed a little of the finish on my phone. Yes, it sucks, but someone has to be the first penguin to jump in the water, right?I tried this on an old phone I don't use anymore, the facing of an iPod, and my current phone. This is the gist of what I've learned:- You're flat out not going to remove deep scratches with this product. Small scratches may seem less visible after several minutes of work, but they won't disappear completely.I know a lot of people have been raving about the product and I wish I could say the same, but maybe I just have higher standards. Or maybe it just didn't do for me what it did for others. But I'll tell you two things I'm sure of: a) I didn't use the product wrong. I followed the directions word-for-word and b) I put the time into it. So it's not like I could've tried harder.For $7, it's worth a try, but just be aware that you get your money's worth. If this was a true miracle product for the dirtiest of scratch jobs, it'd cost a hell of a lot more money.",2
"Works on light to medium scratches

I have used this product for 5 years or more. I have used it to remove scratches on PDA screens (Palm and Sony), cell phone screens (Nokia), and camera LCD screens.Success requires patience. A small amount is applied, and then rub and rub and rub. Wipe clean and check the scratches. If they're still there, repeat.This product is not going to remove gouges, nothing can do that. It's not going to fix cracks. But if you have light surface scratches, and if you follow the directions, you will be able to successfully remove those scratches.EDIT: Do not use this product on matte finish displays (e.g., Kindle, Nook). These displays have a pebble-grain finish that disperses light. Displex will polish down the pebbles and the screen has a ""hot"" reflective spot afterwards.",4
"My HDTV no longer has a scratch in it!

I used this product on a Vizio, 42 inch LED HDTV, but I imagine it would work similarly on any HDTV. My wife knocked over a vacuum cleaner, which left a 8 inch scratch in the middle of the screen, which we had had for about 3 weeks! After researching products and possible solutions (you can make your own at home with rubbing alcohol!), I decided I was willing to pay $10 for someone else to do the experimenting, since I didn't want to make my TV worse.It took 5 minutes to apply this product to a cloth and rub it in. I did not have to rub hard, and the scratch was gone in seconds. It works because the scratch is really a scratch in the anti-glare coating of the tv screen. So, essentially, you rub away the coating where you apply the product. Thus, you do not have a perfect new screen, but the scratch is 98% less visible, and you can really only tell that the glare coating is missing in the formerly scratched place by looking at the TV from various different angles and noticing a slightly different reflection. All in all, I'm 99.5% pleased in the product, and I'm ecstatic that I don't have to look at a scratched screen anymore.I was really bummed when the TV was scratched. Now, if you didn't know where the tv was scratched before, you would not be able to find the damage. It's a LOT better than either a) being sad about your scratched TV, or b) replacing said TV for lots of cash.",4
"Perfect for my purposes

I will start this review by stating that my 5 star review does not cover all purposes. A month or two ago, my 600 dollar LCD TV screen developed a scratch that was pretty noticeable almost 100% of the time. I wasn't exactly sure how it happened, but it was not covered by warranty and replacing it would cost hundreds of dollars. I looked around for a solution to fix it, and was recommended a couple of products. Eventually, I settled on Displex.My bottle came by itself, without cotton pads. However, I have several microfiber cloths on hand that I purchased cheap, so I was able to apply it. Don't use it with any cloth you wish to keep, however, as it will dry and potentially scratch items.It took three applications of a couple of drops to turn this highly visible scratch into one which does not interfere with viewing at all. It's still slightly noticeable when the screen's off and I look closely; another application or two might fix this, but I don't really care as long as I can watch movies in beautiful High Definition without a large streak down the middle.This was a fairly deep scratch, so I am unsurprised that one application was not enough for it. While I cannot speak for its effectiveness when used to fix an iPod or cell phone, I would imagine that it does superficial scratches quite well. It may take more than one application, but it worked quite well for my purposes.All in all, I am very happy with the product. It's reasonably priced and effective, and a single tube will go along way. It saved my LCD screen and saved me a lot of money.",4
"Very impressive!

15 days ago I found out a 3 inch scratch on my HDTV LCD Sharp Aquos done by the woman that cleans my apartment. Instead of using the TV's cloth, she used a standard cloth and maybe some kind of sharp residue left on it scratched the display. When I first saw it I was so pissed off and thought I would have to replace the whole display.I was complaining to a friend of mine and she told me to google for some kind of solution and I came to find this product (thank God!). Today I tried it (just arrived!) and after rubbing with the cotton patch for less than two minutes, guess what? No scratch whatsoever, nothing, nada... I can't even find where it was. I am sooooo impressed... and happy of course.Based on my experience I do recommend this product.",4
"Helped, but didn't remove the scratch completely

Displex definitely made the scratch on my cell phone less noticeable but it took several treatments with considerable effort.",3
"As advertised

After my BB got the screen scratched the second day I owned it, I started to shop for a new lens. I happened to find this product and was saved all of the time and expense of replacing it.You do have to use firm pressure and maybe a second application if it is really stubborn,....but whoa, works great!",4
"Its not magic

If you are expecting to hide an accidental scratch to buy some time, you might not want to try this because it did not work over here.",1
"crap product

this product was worthless. It did not work and I tried both the directions and other user suggestions but nothing helped. I will not buy again nor do I recommend for anyone else to buy.",0
"Did not come with cotton cloth

This product did NOT come with the cotton cloth as advertised. According to previous reviews, it looks like they used to include it. If this is no longer the case, please make a note of that in the description, or buyer beware that you may or may not receive what you were promised.",0
"Looks Clearer / Still Scratched

I got this for my Samsung Galaxy S3 because of very shallow pocket scratches on the edges that seemed to be getting worse. First thing I noticed was that it made the screen look worse! If that happens for you don't fret. I think it was just showing how dirty the screen was with oil from my fingers. After rubbing for about 10 minutes that filmy cloudy look rubbed away to a beautiful clear screen. But it did NOT remove or make the scratches less evident.As far as a polishing agent goes it works. As far as a scratch remover it does not. I don't recommend it based on that fact.",1
"nope,.

removes some smaller scratches, but not the big ones and also removes the nice smooth finish for a nasty rough one that is easily smudged.",1
"Best iPhone screen polisher

Have bought it before, it's the best cleaner/polisher for iPhone/iPad screens.Doesn't last enough because the tube is too small.",4
"poor performance

Useless! Does nothing. I really tried a couple of times to get this product to get out scratches in the glass. But didn't work",0
"Remove scratches

The screen of my camera had some slight scratches Coolpix this product off completely. The instructions do not say it works in sunglasses, but it worked well.",3
"No help for my BlackBerry

I have a BlackBerry Curve that I use for work. Yes, I know I'm the only person on Earth who still uses a BlackBerry. Anyway, my phone screen got pretty scratched up after just a few weeks of use. I used this scratch remover -- I actually did several coats of it -- and did not see any improvement in the scratches. Zero success. I'm just going to have to live with the scratches.",0
"I love it although I cant use it on my touch screen :(

I love it!! Works great for my other glass surfaces... I needed the one for touch screens but that is my fault for not investigating a little bit more .. Either way, Thanks so much for the fast shipping and all the information given :) Great Company! :)",4
"Waste of time and effort

Bought this product to repair a cell phone and it did absolutely nothing. I read all the online reviews and was really pumped about it. To make sure it wasnt me, I tried it on my 20gb Ipod, that had some light scratches on it. Everyone on here said it would work on the ipod, but it also did nothing....So much for the miracle product...",0
"Didn't work

Didn't work on nexus one phone but since it states not for touch screens I can't complain. The reason for only 2 stars is that it made my screen look worse than before",1
"waste of money.

applied exactly as directions indicate. this product did not remove, nor even affect the scratched area in any way. I recommend not purchasing this product.",0
"DOESNT WORK

Have to say that it didnt work for me, it didnt even work on the superficial scratches. Very sad to say I lost my money",0
"Why even sell it?

To start off the product does little to remove scrathes. It does slim to none to even fill the scrathes let alone make them less visible. It only removes scrathes less visible to the eye. I would not recommend buying this at all.",0
"Buyer Beware !!

I just bought this to repair two scratches on my Touch Pro, It removed most of the scratches but left a noticeable oval blemish on the screen and dulled out what parts of the screen not scratched.I followed the instructions to the letter, taped off the areas on the screen with writing and spent almost one hour vigorously rubbing, no results other than the dull finish it left on the screen. Since the screen was completely dull I then used my Dremel on its lowest speed to try and buff out the dull screen which improved and did remove most of the scratch but did not work as described in other reviews. The scratch was removed and the equivalent of a fingerprint smudge was left.Very disappointing, I would NOT Recommend using this product if your screen has few minor scratches, it will make it worse. As to the favorable reviews I saw, I can only say they are suspect and believe they maybe fabricated to generate sales!And please don't tell me it was using the Dremel that caused this because if I had not my screen would have been even worse!",0
"It Doesn't work

I have bought this product for my Z9 phone. I went to Florida and scratched the LCD in a few places.I have applied the polish, and the scratches are still there. There isn't much else to say.",0
"Didn't help..

I ordered this in hopes to remove some scratches on my new phone but the product didn't help at all. The scratches still show. It was a waste of money.",0
"Made It Worse !!!

Tried to use on a Motorola Z9 phone and carefully followed instructions to the T.The result is, that where I applied the product, I now have a permanent splotch of milky haze on the display in addition to the original scratch that is still there.Careful with this stuff. It doesn't work on any surface.",0
"be careful

i have a prada phone , with the prada logo on hte front of the phone - i used this product to try and remove some scratched i had ,,,,once i started buffing , the chemical used in this product started removing the logo on my phone little by little .....be careful",0
"Works great, but fragile.

First of all, in all fairness, let me say I am really hard on phone clips and cases. This clip worked really well until I snagged it on the frame getting into the car. It actually didn't break until it hit the pavement. Most of my other clips have snapped off at the belt attachment. It also takes a little practice to get good at clipping your phone into it, but once properly clipped, it did hold the phone securely. It was also easy to pop the phone off to answer it. Not sure if it works for any other phone model.",2
"Does not work with SCH-U740 Alias phone

Phone charged the initial time, but stopped charging the phone. I bought a charger from verizon for my phone and it works. It is just not good quality.",0
"Didn't work at all!

Mine also did not work, obviously not worth purchasing, and I'd boycott the Seller as well. Doesn't look like I'll be getting any kind of refund.",0
"Worth buying

The charger works great in my Sansung SGH-U600. I was worried because some people report problems with this but it works well so far. The only thing that still puzzle me is the price. How was this thing values mere cents and the shipping fee is around 30 times its price?? Well maybe one day I find out. :-)",4
"Product Defective

Shipping was a little slow, and to top it off, I plugged it in and nothing, nada. This charge does not work. I got a piece of garbage shipped to me. I guess you get what you pay for.",0
"phone charger

This is a 120V wall charger for Samsung cell I bought it to replace the one I lost works well very good value.",4
"Works great as replacement

The original travel adaptor broke off at the connector and this replacement works great and no problem or issue at all.",4
"yet to arrive

i don't yet know if this charger will fit, as i have yet to receive it. it's always a toss up when one needs a new charger for an old phone. even if the model numbers match, the plug may not fit properly. the phone manufacturer does not keep stock in old parts, so as to encourage the purchase new a new phone. that said, this is a generous 2 stars, as i have no idea when i will receive this order. here's the deal............if someone goes to the trouble to research and order a charger for an older phone, i would think that implies that they NEED IT NOW! $1.27 order with a ship cost of $5.96 for less than one oz. weight.......suggests that this could have been sent faster than the suggested 7-10 days for snail mail from coast to coast.",1
"Not like i wished...

It didnt work... it was cheap. Worked maybe 40% of the time. other time it wouldn't charge anything",2
"Phone Charger; Great deal

After my phone charger broke, I shopped around for the best price for a replacement. Verizon told me the charger would be around $30 (I forget the exact amount). My phone is pretty ancient & since I am due for another one in November, I wanted to spend the least amount humanely possible. I found the same charger here on amazon for $0.04 + s&h! I paid for the quick shipping (I needed it asap), which ended up making my grand total $8.02. The shipping was a little expensive especially compared to the price of the product, which wasn't amazon's fault. I received my order pretty quickly & the product works great. Overall, it was a fantastic deal!",4
"100 % satisfied with the product and delivery.

I am happy with the product and on time delivery of this product.",4
"slow shipping

Item works fine. But the shipping was incredibly slow, and the seller never responded to my request for shipping update.",4
"It's not the original charger but works and the price is decent

It's not the original charger, but it works. It has a nice green light on it that burns when the charger is plugged in. The cord's also a little shorter than the original. But it's a good buy for a couple of bucks.",3
"better than the original

bought this charger to replace the original charger that came with the phone, after my dog ate it for dinner. fits better, and the angle on the plug is much more convenient when you're trying to use the phone while plugged in.",4
"samsung wall battery charger

It's kind of short compared to my original one, but it does the job good and for a really good price too.",3
"Great Product at a great price

Power adapter for samsung at a fraction of the cost. Worked perfectly, delivered on time. Highly recommend.",4
"razr phone a good buy

great product and excellent phone. the service and network are working well too. disappointed that I was unable to port my old number over when buying through this medium.",4
"Disappointing, but still maybe best choice

I'm very disappointed in this phone for a couple of very serious usability issues - you can't tell if this phone is on or off - the outside window is really worthless. The outside glass is so shiny, whenever the backlight is off you can't see anything in the window. Do you use your phone to tell the time - too bad, can't see it. Want to see signal strength - sorry, can't see it. Want to see anything in the window in outdoor light, sorry. It really is pretty worthless.Camera is OK, not great. Performance seems good. Features are ok, although I miss being able to program top level top keys - they are always Shortcuts and Menus.Size is very nice, fits great in hand when calling. Keypad is really pretty good for texting. The predictive text input is better than earlier Motorola phones.The problem is that with all the choices T-Mobile has right now, I'm not sure there is a much better phone. The RIZR has many of the same issues as the KRZR - external display pretty worthless with the backlight off. None of the Samsungs seem to get very good reviews. Nokia 6133 is ok, but seems a bit flimsy.So, I'll live with this for the next two years, but I'll certainly miss being able to check signal and time at a quick glance.UPDATE: I've had this phone for six months now, and I feel a little better about it. I still really hate the fact that the front screen is worthless, but the phone has held up really well, and the keyboard is pretty easy to text with. A hint: get screen protectors. This really solves the fingerprint problem you can read about in other reviews.",2
"Style, Camera, Music/Media, Net

First and foremost this is a Style and Media phone. Silver is far more luxe than tired black and it synchs w/ this shiny glass front much better. T-Mobile's silver KRZR k1 is glam. The sound of the media player is peerless (to my knowledge). The sizable micro mini memory card holds plenty of media, and this is a good thing for a phone which records up to 3+ minute movies at a time. What's more, you may even arrange playlists to suit your mood & the battery life seems much better than one might expect w/ such a bright screen to boot. However, I might dim it a few notches for optimal battery life. It will still be plenty bright.The camera is quite noteworthy. More adjustments than I can get into, just know that you need to adjust both camera and video to take best quality photos. They are not the default settings. You might also note that, any time you zoom a pic or vid, you are greatly reducing its clarity. Other than that, adjust your images to 2 megapixels and your photos will be quite large and quite clear. I'm one of those w/whom the difference between HDTV and a good TV is almost unrecognizable. I like a nice, crisp photos... I don't study them. GREAT camera... great video.Music, videos and photos may be downloaded via bluetooth or a USB cable which is provided.Now on to the Net. This is where the rubber meets the road for me as I don't really use portable music players. Right off the bat, I downloaded Opera's Mini Browser. It's far more robust than the factory installed. I was able to go to Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo mail and many other sites as well. The KRZR also comes loaded w/ Y! Messenger & AIM. Good stuff. This phone does NOT have an email client.I'm a smartphone owner (Nokia 6600), so I'm used to an email client for a couple of accounts and being able to use Opera Mobile which allows one to attach files and send messages, open multiple windows, store passwords and bookmarks, download mp3s as well as access nearly any website. Unfortunately, sick American corporations have determined that since we will pay an extra $20-30/month for PDA service (basically the same phone w/ a QWERTY keyboard), why offer more affordable smarthphones. THANKS TO AMAZON you may still purchase smartphones, but usually w/o the discount attached to a service plan.As for reception, this has as much to do w/ locale as phone and service operator. T-Mobile is a GSM carrier which means you may use your phone all over the globe. It also means you may text overseas & you have a SIM card to transport your phone book and account easily to any other GSM phone you may have or purchase. If you purchase an unlocked GSM phone in Timbuktu, you may insert your card and go. Not so w/ Sprint & Verizon. Ya gotta go through daddy. At one time TDMA/CDMA services (Sprint & Verizon) had better tracking, but GSM (T-Mobile & AT&T;) has caught up. T-Mobile has excellent reception and tracking... at least in the places I've been to & my phone worked in Europe w/ ease.I always thought of Motorolas as cheap and the RAZR as gimmicky. Moto's interface is a bit dated and could be a tad more intuitive, but the KRZR seems to be of good quality so far.As for Wirefly, well, I'm no fan of the company. One worker had the nerve to ask for my credit card info. Nice try, but I don't use my credit card twice for the same purchase. What the fffff.....!Overall, The KRZR K1 is decidedly an upscale unit. It has USB, bluetooth, stereo bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera, Opera Mini, memory card, records 3+minute videos, will hold numerous songs, works overseas, has excellent sound, a bright screen and sexy looks to boot. HOT and HAUGHT! It's a wonderful phone - more for the Dolce & Gabbana type than the 'down and dirty' type.",3
"Nice phone with good features

A phone with all features but all of moderate quality. I mean it has music palyer, camera, etc but those are not of very good quality.Camera : Camera tooks nice snaps but many time due to wrong position of camera and a key picture got distorted. You have take 2-3 shots to get perfect pictureMusic Player : It is a basic palyer, speaker quality is also ok.Battery Life : Very good battery life it works for 2-3 days for me. If you use media player, camera etc then also it lasts for considerable time.Scree size : Much smaller than razer.Overall a good phone with killer looks. Good deal those who wnat motorola but not want big and bulky phone like razer.",3
"If there were a ""zero star"", I'd have picked that rating...

This phone was designed very poorly. From a cosmetic standpoint, it has a mirrored finish that is constantly smudged with fingerprints. After a week of carrying my phone in my front pocket, the mirrored surface cracked. The phone still works, but now I get to look at a cracked surface for the next two years while I work off the new service plan with T-mobile I'm locked into. Another problem with the display on the phone while it's closed is that it's hard to see the time and date. The buttons on the side of the phone are too recessed to be easily pushed to prompt the time to light up.The set up menus aren't very straight forward on this phone either. They've tried to make it very flexible, and in some instances that just confuses matters.There is this 20 second backlight that blacks out the screen every 20 seconds. Like me, I'm sure you're saying ""you can turn that off..."" But, I certainly can't find it, nor can the service people at Tmobile. So, when I'm trying to get into my Yahoo mail, which takes forever and multiple key strokes, the screen will go black while waiting for the web browser to launch. When you hit a key to make the screen come back on, if that key corresponds to an actual command on the (now black) screen, it'll still activate what ever the command is. So, while the screen lights up again, it's now trying to do some command that you don't want, so you have to back up and try again... I'm sure that there are ""safe"" keys that I will eventually find that will wake up the phone without activating a command, but I should have to do this. Like with any screen saver, a keystroke should just wake up the screen and not actually ""do"" anything.Another problem with the phone is the key pad. The ""up, down, left, right"" arrows are very hard to hit without hitting a key next to them. So, once again, I spend my time reversing commands that I inadvertently hit along the way. I used to have a very simple Samsung phone with Sprint and I never thought I'd miss that antiquated guy, but I do...Sound quality is average at best. Not sure if that's the phone's fault, Tmobile, or my area of coverage...Good luck if you but this phone model. The K-RAZR is a step down from the RAZR, not an improved version.",0
"mkraze

this is a well made product with many features.the only downside i have experienced is the batter life.",2
"everything but exciting

This phone probably does deserve a five. But its not getting one.It has a great camera, gets better reception than the Razr v3, and has new software that allows you to download firmware updates. The buttons are more responsive than the Razr and older Motorola's. That said it lacks flash, its just a Razr with a few improvements.",3
"Indestructible

Greatest phone ever! Dropped it many times, still hasn't broken itself. I even slammed the car door on it accidently, only a small crack. Still works. Must get for active people!",4
"Did Not Like the KRZR!!!

FUNCTION FOLLOWED FORM On this one!! You can't see anything in the outer window, especially in the sun light. So you can't see who's calling or what time it is without opening the phone. It hurts your ear when talking. The buttons are difficult to push. It's my third Motorola and the prompts are different than others...Motorola should maintain consistency to keep loyal customers. Too many prompts to reply to a text. Thought the functioning of this phone was totally sacrificed for it looking 'cool'. I returned it and got my money back.",0
"Nice Looks, Poor Software

The phone looks nice and is made pretty well. It held up to daily use in my pocket for over a year and I never gave much thought to protecting it. It survived drops to the street. It survived a complete soaking while I was caught in a rain storm with the phone in the pocket of my cycling jersey. I liked the small size a lot.The software on the phone, however, is complete garbage. I don't know how it is that Motorola sells so many of these (and it's older brother, the RAZR). The menus are slow and unresponsive. Setting the alarm takes - at minimum - 7 clicks (with lag in between). That's assuming you are simply enabling an alarm you had already set up. If not, prepare for another 5-10 clicks. Alarms may not be an important feature to you (or to me really), but you can expect a continuation of this maddening user experience in all other areas. I don't have a single nice thing to say about the software.",1
"Useless, unreliable phone

I got this phone as a free replacement when my Nokia 6133 started having sound problems. This was supposed to be a free upgrade, a kind of ""we're sorry"" for the issues I had with the Nokia.This was a serious downgrade in every aspect.Here's a quick list of various problems I have on a regular basis:-People send me a text message and my phone rings instead-- I don't get the actual message for several days-People call me, but I'll get a ""Missed Call"" message without the phone ever ringing-People will say that they called me, but I get absolutely no indication of a call (though sometimes I'll get the ""Missed Call"" message... several days later)-I hit the Reply key when I get a text message and the entire phone shuts down-The entire phone frequently freezes for no particular reason-I hit a key (usually in response to a text message) and the phone's screen will go white and make a strange clicking noise-Frequent dropped calls, poor sound quality, echoing, and more!This list is not comprehensive. There are so many weird one-time occurances that it would be impossible to list. Bottom line, this phone is worthless. Don't even get it for free.On the plus side, though, it makes a good alarm!",0
"MOTO KRZR

I personally LOVE this phone. I'm the kind of a person who always carries a mirror with me, (because I check a little bit obsessively) but I LOVE this phone's design. The front is a mirror and you can check yourself out. It's also really sleek and pretty tiny. It fits perfectly in my palm and I love it.I switched from a Samsung phone and I must admit that there were a lot more features on that phone (like making up a speed-dial # for everyone)and a many others I can't remember because I've had my KRZR for over a year now. I would either get the KRZR or LG Shine probably because I am completely sold for the mirror exterior thing. Overall, unless you're looking for the mirror exterior thing like me, you should probably get a Samsung or LG for more exciting and useful features.",3
"Great phone and great size

The phone is great, slick, small, screen is a bit dark in direct sunlight but call quality is great, which is the most important part to me.",3
"Don't like it compared to the Sony Ericson phones

I bought this phone after losing my sony ericson k600i. Compared to that phone I find the voice quality of the calls poor. Everything is muffled to the point where you can't hear any words with ""s"". Day in and day out, this is the ""feature"" that I need most. I would advise anyone who is thinking of purchasing this phone to go to a store and make a call from it first.The menu system is probably fine if you are used to motorola's but it seems quirky and nonituative compared to the sony ericson series. Just the mechanics of sending a text message require you to go through more steps and button presses than the Sony's -- again people that are used to motorola probably don't care, but it doesn't have to be as tedious as it seems.There also does not seem to be anyway to bulk load contacts via bluetooth from another device (0nly one at a time) -- you have to buy additional software at extra cost and do the bulk transfer from your PC.If you load additional network applications such as opera, there is no default option to allow the application to always use the internet -- you have to give the app permission every time you run it unless you want to hack the phone internally.On a more positive note the phone looks cute and camera is better than I expected. Quad band GSM is nice also -- it worked in China.",1
"Not Crazy for KRZR K1

This phone did not impress me whatsoever. I returned it. The keys are hard to use for texting, the way the phone menus are set up is cumbersome, etc. The quality of the MP3 player is not impressive, nor the quality of the photos from the camera phone. The shiny casing gets full of fingerprints in no time. All in all, my old LG 8000 is a far better phone.",2
"KRZR

I love this phone. Very small and light. Easy to use and the coverage has been great for a phone with an internal antenna",4
"CUTE SLEEK AND SUCH A SEXY STYLE PHONE

I LOVE THIS PHONE AND I GET TO PUT MY OWN MP3'S AS RINGERS THATS A PLUS!!!",4
"Worst Phone EVER!

I bought this phone thinking it would be a big step up from my Motorola V360 but I was very wrong. The phone is so delayed whenever you push a button and it takes about 5 seconds just to think about what its doing. Also, very poor craftmanship on this phone. I had it for a week b4 it cracked and the sad thing is, I never dropped it or anything. Just cracked when it was sitting in my cell phone holder in my car... What's up with that? So now I just paid $300 for this phone and I have to wait until I can scrounge up the $70 deductible to get a new phone from tmobile. Take my advice... Don't get this phone and if you do decide to, make sure you get phone insurance... It's been 2 weeks and I'm already using mine!",0
"OOOOOH SOOO COOOOL !!!

This is the best phone I have ever had. Reception is crystal clear, and it is also a mp3 player, with the ablility to add a memory card. Video, and voice recording capabilities, and a 8x zoom camera. And best of all very, very user friendly.",4
"Nice cellphone

This is a nice cellphone. I got it from a local cellphone shop. Free and only 1 year contract. Eventually prices will be free like the motorola Razor V3. Small phone and I like the mp3 player mode :)",4
"Not happy with Wirefly

I don't even know what I think about the actual phone yet, it might be awesome who knows--I ordered it 4 days ago saying that it was in stock, requested expedited shipping and all I got was a confusing e-mail back telling me that they were NOT in stock and asked me to wait 48-72 hours for them to receive more stock. I am still waiting, and have not even heard if they have gotten the phone in when I should have received the phone one or two days ago. BAD SERVICE. It is extremely frustrating, and I do not recommend this company because they are disorganized and do not have good customer service.",0
"MOTOROLA

If this is a great camera phone how come not one picture is posted from this phone ? also nobody is talking about phone reception quality or anything must be junk I gave it one star because it looks good and every review is lame and im not sure if i want to own it without knowing",0
"junk

This is a piece of junk, you cant hear through it. Dont waste your time or money.",0
"Works great!

Great and affordable headphone. Never a problem. The seller Eforcity shipped out the same day, lightning fast shipping, highly recommended!",4
"""New"" dead batteries

I recently bought 3 new batteries for my cell phone and all of them go dead after less than 5 minutes of conversation. It's not the phone because the old battery lasts for days. I just got ripped off by Amazon. The vender sent me defective batteries without any contact info like a phone number or email address to contact. Very frustrating experience. The same thing happened in July with 2 ""new"" batteries that went dead in minutes. Guess I will be shopping elsewhere in the future.",0
"Getting this-for this price-changed my life

I've had this phone, which stopped working, for about 2 years now sitting in a drawer. I figured it MIGHT be the battery, but the local cell phone company (Alltel-since gone out of business) wouldn't even test it-but they WOULD sell me a new battery for $45, and specifically told me, if the problem wasn't the battery-and it might not be-I was out of luck, no return, no refund. So, instead, I got a cheapy no feature one from them, just because I have a good plan that I got before they went nuts on the price of their plans prior to going under. When I saw this price, I figured, hey, what the heck-spending $7 and getting screwed was a LOT better than spending $50 and getting screwed, so I gave it a chance. You gussed it-it was the battery, and now it works perfectly. YIPEE!",3
"Nothing Is Quite Right

I paid a premium for high capacity batteries. What I got was the low capacity batteries. No amount of emails changed anything. I paid my money, and I did not get what I paid for. My advice, avoid this bunch.",0
"Battery as promised

This cell phone battery was an exact replacement for the original battery. Holds a charge as well as the orginal. Very fast shipping - battery arrived even sooner the predicted arrival time.",4
"Motorola is BAD and phone is DEFECTIVE DO NOT BUY

I too bought this phone ( sprint) when old contract other crappy company ( very bad: TMOBILE---do not USE them!) ended so i went to sprint since my family was w/them. Oh boy the RAZR 3m hot item so I get it nice slim looking phone...only 6 months later the battery starts doing what all other reviewers have had dying even after fully juicing it up, sprint is NO help and says keep on truckin' over to motorola, ( i too didn't buy insurance b/c other cells had lasted long long time so expected no trouble) motorola on the other hand says, gee too bad... but we can send a new battery since...get this... we KNOW ( and had known) that the battery manufactured with this phone is DEFECTIVE!! I said, why didn't anyone tell us (owners) ??? they had NO answer for that. Sent me a new battery ""extended life"" what did that mean? a big fat battery with new back for phone to accomodate this huge sucker... I call them and screetch WAIT! i got the phone for its slim fit in purse and pocket, gee too bad says motorola take the battery or NOT .. no replacement phone is coming, but we will TRY to fix it if you send it for two weeks (yep no phone in meanwhile) I throw fit and finally get them to send me a slim ( albeit same defective brand battery) and tell them I will use it till it does what first one did, then will be stuck with big fat extended one so none of my phone covers will then fit phone and phone will NOT be slim ( it looks pregnant! with big fat battery) soooo, i too recommend you avoid this phone ...in fact avoid MOTOROLA their customer service is NIL and they suck. You will do better with any other brand since you might get service. I used to think MOtorola was great, I KNOW better now....",0
"battery life sucks...customer service is even worse

I bought this phone partly because my brother's motorola phone, not a razr but the flat one, lasted for days without having to charge. This razr doesnt even last a day. True, there is much more stuff the 3G phone can do but the talktime and the standby hours indicated on the box is very misleading. I did complain to Sprint but they told me it's good if it lasts for a day. She told me some people charge it twice a day. What the hell is that? Might as well be a landline. Other features that I thought was misleading was that live TV doesnt come with Power vision. I think the ads say you can enjoy live TV but they dont tell you, you have to sign up for ten more bucks on top of the vision plan. Not that I planned to watch TV on the phone but I thought it was misleading. I havent tried the phone as a modem thing. Sprint service is the worst I've encountered in my life. They gave me 5 different numbers to call on different occasions. It seemed like they were deferring it to other departments/Nextel. It would get cut off while I'm waiting. What else...They put you on hold forever. So I had to call probably close to ten times to finally get my battery replaced. Plus the service at the retail store is bad. They told me there was nothing wrong with it. But the battery not lasting one day and saying that's good is just wrong. I charged it for a day as instructed initially but still the battery doesnt last. What's worse is they did something to it so I wasn't able to get any incoming calls. I had to reset it. Maybe there is something wrong with the phone. But if I call in, this will probably happen; i will get the inital customer service, then theyll transfer me to another and say theyll take care of it, it'll get cut off, ill repeat the process, then theyll say call another number, do that, put me on hold for about 30, which then ill call again repeat the process and will do this a couple more times till i come back to the inital service. then theyll do it all at once. so dont do what they say. its just a big runaround they want you to do so you'll quit bugging them. Yes, i'm thinking about ending my contract.",1
"Love it!

I'm very satisfied with my Razr V3m. I have no complaints so far. I switched from Sprint to Verizon where I had the LG Fusic. The Fusic was not as good as my Razr. MP3 music skipped regularly as if the phone's processor could not keep up the stream. Sound quality is also better with the Razr. I am looking for a better way to listen to music on my Razr. I have the optional Motorola earphone set and they work reasonably well but I would like to try some Bluetooh stereo headphones. Has anyone had any good luck with Bluetooh stereo headphones like the Motorola HT820?",3
"Save your money

My 2 yr contract was up with Sprint and I wanted something new. Although my old LG phone, w/o a camera or MP3 player, worked great, I decided to get with the times and get something that I could surf the web with and watch TV while I was on the train. I initially wanted the Blackberry, but I was in shock when I saw that not only did I have to pay Sprint for its service, I had to shell out cash for Blackberry's too. The Razr had a great screen, large and sharp, it was really slim, didn't feel it in my pocket, and it was cheaper than the Blackberry, so I figured I'd go for that. It worked well in the store and the sound quality for calls was a tad better than the LG I was giving up. Also, accessories are dirt cheap, if you don't buy them from Sprint. Ebay rocks!So, now here are the issues:1. Battery life. While it will last 10hrs with the standard battery, I hope you're not going to make any calls or surf the web or play any games. That's when the fun starts. I had to get the bigger battery, but now its not a slim phone anymore. I tried using it as an MP3 player, kills the battery. I had to buy another charger for my office to make sure I didn't have a dead battery for the train ride home.2. SD Card. Useless b/c its behind the battery and a pain to remove.3. Takes forever to end a call. I have to press off 3 or 4 times.4. Text messaging is a pain. Actually, most of the functions are a pain. What would take me 1 or 2 keystrokes with my LG, takes 4 or 5 with this phone.5. Camera is easily turned on without you knowing it, a great way to kill the battery, even the bigger one.6. Headphones can only be used when the phone is running on battery. You cant charge and listen at the same time. Useless as well because any of the Sprint features drain the hell out of the battery.7. Web Browser. SUCKS. This may or may not be Sprint's network, but sometimes web sites load and sometimes they do not. I usually get some Bad Request error or some parser error. I'm looking to see if I can replace the web browser with Opera lite.Motorola does sell the software tools that allow you to synch your address book to your computer like a Palm. That works well and makes it easier to update the address book because using the phone to do it is a real pain. All in all, its not the worst phone I have owned, but it comes close. I can't wait until the year is up because its gone.",0
"F!!)K this Phone.....!

Accidently, detroyed my previous cell. So I ran to Sprint to replace it and the V3 caught my eye. I had a $200 coupon, so I went with the V3. A major f!!king mistake. The battery is deficient enough to be called 3rd world. The technologhy is juvenile and suffering; sought of like Sprint...! APPLE, here I come...",0
"Ultimately Dissapointed

The initial attraction of this phone to me was the ability of playing my tunes and receiving calls during GYM work-outs. Voice activation/recognition calling was cool too. During my initial 30-day trial period with the phone, I was basically satisfied as I was blissfully unaware of Bluetooth and of my ability to go wireless.Not being a ""tech-type"" or having much experience, my needs were met via the provided corded stereo mic/speakers. The first couple of weeks illustrated good battery life and no problems other then my accidentally activating the camera/video feature; a frequent mistake that I still make causing me to totally drain the battery several times a week.I use the phone primarily for working-out and making personal calls while at the office. In my location, reception within my office can be hit or miss so the phone frequently goes to voice mail.What I'm most disappointed with, is that this phone doesn't support any Motorola Bluetooth stereo headphones with the only exception being a bulky, un-gym-friendly set which realistically, should be used only to mow the lawn or go quail hunting!My Sprint CSR's were very eager to sell me the Bluetooth MOTOROKRs9 stereo headphones for a whopping $129.99 all while demonstrating that they had no clue as to knowledge of their product. The phone WILL link and make/receive calls thru the headset but WILL NOT play your stored MP3's. Instead the music will come directly from the cells internal phone speaker.[...]Good luck!",1
"weak is the word i would use.

Well like most of you I was excited to see sprint finally got the razr. So like a fool with my contract coming to an end I choose to get it. When I first started moving my contacts from my old phone to the new gray v3m I noticed how slow it would move from screen to screen was kind of annoying but I could live with it. I have owned this phone since 01/2007. I should have just taken the phone back when I had the chance. Since then my up arrow navigation key completely stopped working. The center round button fell off and had to be reattached. The micro memory card slot sucks and keeps saying there isn't one in there so I have to take the battery off and reseat it anytime I want to listen to music. I have sent this phone in twice to Motorola who has the worst customer service I have ever seen. They fixed the up key the second time I sent it in. But they scratched up the screen. Texting is very slow, and if you have 300+ text messages in your inbox it slows the phone way down. If you text and have an incoming call the phone will freeze sometimes. And if you open the phone are you are getting a text it will not show it until you hit end close the phone open it back up again then go to messages and look.. WHAT A Piece of junk, as I write this I am looking at the Samsung Upstage because I have gotten to use this phone less then 6 months and I am tired of it never working. I am not the only one with problems with the v3m my friends outer screen doesn't work at all and she's only had hers for 2 months... so all I have to say warning.. your better off flushing you 250.00 down the toilet it would be more entertaining.",0
"I hate this phone with a passion!!!!!!This phone made me an anti-motorola guy.

Ok, when I first ordered the phone from Amazon, I was sooo happy that I got an updated model of the RAZR, because I had the original one with Cingular, AT&T; or whatever their name is. But anyway, a couple days I noticed that the phone wouldn't connect to Sprint's TV, and the Music Store, and can you say that this phone is sooooooooo, soooooo, sooooo, slow!!!! And when I tried to text my friend it would enter a letter thats not even on that number!Ok for example: like the letters ""GHI"" are all on the number ""4"", ok, when I push the number ""4"" twice for an ""H"", and freaking ""J"" comes up! Thats on a totally different number!!! I contacted Sprint, and they did EVERYTHING that they could possibly do. So then I said to myself ""it has to be this phone"". So I gave amazon a call, and they gladly sent me another one(same phone). Then I received the new phone in no time(Thanks, but wait) Then I sent the defective one back. Ok, the new phone worked perfectly! BUUUUUTTTT, then I noticed that the phone did this odd thing, it 1.Turned the screen solid white. 2.Froze up. 3.Went back to the wallpaper 4. And then froze for another minute. 5.And then it would say ""No service"", and it goes back to normal. It does that about 20 times a day!!! And then I have to charge the battery up over twice a day!!! Soooo, I called Amazon back, I didn't call Sprint back because this is the second phone thats doing the same thing, and Amazon said, as I copy and paste the section of a email that they sent me :""I am sorry that your replacement shipment was also problematic.As it seems that the problem with this item is more widespread thanwe originally thought, we are not able to send another replacement.We will investigate and remedy the situation with the item; however,I cannot guarantee when the error may be fixed.""WHAT!!!!!!! I was like what am I going to do now!! I dont blame Amazon for the phone, but they should know what they are selling, I am so freaking mad! And so I am now stuck with ANOTHER defective RAZR. They said I could send it in for a ""1 cent"" refund(wow, 1 cent), and then I would be without a phone. So I kept the phone thinking that it might stop. But it didn't, then I was thinking about getting another phone with another Service provider after I found out the I have been charged TWICE from Sprint for text messaging! I called them and I rep said "" We charged you twice in-case you cancel your service"". Another ""wow"" that came form my mouth!So to finish this ""review"" I am getting another phone with Verizon Wireless( I have more family members with Verizon's anyway!), and I am returning this paper weight AS SOON AS I get my new phone. Because the phone I am getting has almost no problems with slowness, and freezing up. Its the LG Chocolate(Black).The only reason why I got Sprint was because I have two friends with Sprints( not the Motorola V3m of course), and that their free minutes start at 7, but I dont think two hours are worth, a defective phone, and getting cheated! This is the wost electronic item i have EVERRRR owned. And I am a sucker for electronics so I own a lot of electronic items.Long story short do not I mean DO NOT think about getting this phone a day in your life. And I mean that.And I at least thank Amazon for working with me on the first replacement.",0
"My head said Samsung, but my heart said RAZR

-When I was upgrading to a new phone, I quickly narrowed my choices down to the RAZR V3m and Samsung SPH-M500. I was looking for a thin phone with an internal antenna, camera, and removable memory card.It was a close call, but I chose the V3m because it looks sleeker (especially in the Project Red version, which I have), is a bit thinner, has a bigger screen, and has a better-looking user interface than the Samsung. However, the Samsung has some advantages as well: overall it is smaller and lighter than the RAZR, has a quicker-responding user interface, allows unlimited video recording time (V3m limits you to 30 seconds per clip), has a micro SD card slot that is easier to access (doesn't require battery removal like the V3m), has better screen resolution (18-bit vs. 16-bit for the V3m), allows voice memo playback through the earpiece (V3m offers speakphone-only playback), and accepts a standard 3.5mm headphone plug (the V3m requires a mini-USB plug).What bothered me about the Samsung was that it looked bland, had a clunky (albeit faster) user interface, and had a smaller screen. In other words, I fell for the RAZR's looks ... and I'm glad I did! In spite of its shortcomings, the V3m has more features than I will ever use and is well-suited for my needs. Still, if you are more practically inclined than I am and place greater value on sheer functionality, then you would probably be happier with the Samsung.",3
"Looks nice, but...

This phone looks good. Sound quality is excellent. Battery life is average.My main problem is with the Transflash. My transflash card socket broke the third time I tried to use it. Of course, that was 8 days after the 30 day warranty had expired. I recommend buying the insurance, or never removing the flash card from the phone.On the plus side, Sprint told me that they would be willing to sell me a new phone if I wanted it!When working, the phone is nice. Sprint customer service is another story...",1
"Phone doesn't matter if carrier's service is atrocious

It doesn't matter how many bells and whistles come on a particular phone - it's only as good as the carrier. With Sprint, you will be headed for disappointment and frustration. Customer service, when you can actually get through to them, is incompetent. Prepare to have hours of your time stolen from you when you deal with a billing problem with Sprint. After switching credit cards, I've spent days trying to give them the new number to bill to, with no luck. I've had charges for services I never ordered nor authorized appear on my bill, and then spent literally hours of time e-mailing, trying to access their website and calling, with no resolution. Find a phone and a plan you can like with another carrier.",0
"Great phone but Sprint service is terrible.

I could not place an international call from my RAZR. At the end of the day, Sprint found that my phone was defective. It took me 3 weeks of hassle and dozens of calls to unfriendly customer service to get the phone replaced. It is a great cell phone but Sprint service is terrible. You may want to consider buying a RAZR from Verizon.",1
"Sprint Power!

It had great service and an AWESOME battery!Where ever I would go,the Sprint powered phone would have 3 to 5 bars almost ALL the time.",4
"Sprint is horrible

I have no problem with the phone itself, but Sprint is the worst phone company on the face of the planet. I hate them. The world would be better if they went out of business. And if you think I'm a disgruntled ex-employee, I'm not. I'm their worst nightmare: a VERY disgruntled ex-customer. I would say that Sprint isn't really the worst PHONE company; they are, in my experience, the worst company of any kind ever to exist. The service I got from them was worse than horrible. If it had been slightly better, it would still have been sub-standard.",0
"Sprin Power!

It had great service and an AWESOME battery!Where ever I would go,the Sprint powered phone would have 3 to 5 bars almost ALL the time.",4
"Pretty face. That's about it.

Features* Very light and slender, good build quality. This phone is a classic example of marrying reasonably good hardware to really bad software.* Images are stored on an mini-SD card that can be read on any computer - if you can remove it. The card is a bit inaccessible. Don't lose the adapter that allows it to be read in an SD reader.* Compact and well made quasi-USB charger. It's the same charger for Motorola bluetooth headset.* Mini-USB connector for charge and data. It will charge with a mini-USB data cable connection if the phone's USB drivers have been installed. Otherwise you will get an ""unable to charge"" message. This drove me nuts as its very poorly documented. Sprint's web site has an obscure link in the support section for software downloads, if you specify XP as the OS you can find the Motorola Sprint PCS Connection Manager. Installing this introduces several USB drivers, enables charging via the computer port, provides some diagnostic software utilities, and lets the phone act as a modem! I haven't tested this to see if will work in Parallels for OS X. Motorola doesn't provide anything for OS X, but a generous Mac developer has.* Flip phone with external clock and number information.* Runs Google's very impressive Gmail client. Ignore the ""possibly not supported"" install warning, it works.* Somewhat to my surprise, I can browse this phone using the os x bluetooth browser and extract images that way. I can also drag and drop MP3s into the music file and play them.Issues* quasi-USB chargers! Argggh. Appearances are deceptive. The cable is mini-USB, but the output is 5V and 550mA. The USB standards is 5V and 500 mA. Those 50 mA seem to matter. In any event I get ""unable to charge"" messages when I use an external USB charger. (See this thread and the footnotes below for more details [1]). Based on the seemingly authoritative post [1] it might be safe to use this charger with standard USB devices.)* you can't search the address book. Really. Yes, you can match on the first few letters of a first name, but that's so feeble I don't consider it search. It works for 20 contacts, it fails for for 500. You can't search on the last name, the city, etc.You can create ""groups"" and assign contacts to groups that are used to filter views, but I half-suspect there's no ""all"" view. You can do a ""voice lookup"", but, of course, names are not phonetic. I was able to get the voice lookup to work if I modulated my voice carefully, raised my pitch, spoke in a quiet room, used the first and last name, and pronounced the names phonetically rather than as spoken. Then I ran into the voice look phone number bug. If a contact has more than one number, you are supposed to say ""mobile 1"" or ""work 1"" to dial the right number. There are only 3 or 4 word options, so recognition should be trivial here. Wrong. You really need to use the keyboard input at this point.* extremely annoying juvenile ring tones If you want something geriatric, you pay for it. Or choose a beep. Or record something as a voice message and save it as a ring tone. (Probably the secret here is to use the USB/minijack audio adapter and a dual minijack connector to connect directly to the output from a computer audio output and record that way.)* no iSync support. There is an effective hack however - I can sync contacts, calendar items, and alarms. I suspect iSync will lose the ""group"" assignments however.* no input for a 2.5mm jack - need Bluetooth, proprietary headset, or a $6 USB to 2.5mm adapter which is annoying to find. Dumb.* address book is limited to about 500 entries and 2,500 numbers/emails. That's good, because the contacts functionality is SO bad that you probably only WANT 10 numbers.* You can't use it as an external ""modem"" to connect a computer to the net -- OUT OF THE BOX. You need to know to locate and download Sprint/Motorola's free PCS Connection Manager software. XP only. I haven't been able to get it to work yet, but I've only tried for a few minutes.* Using Spring 3G services drains the battery in no time. The story that the iPhone uses EDGE because of power issues is more credible to me now.* It's very slow to hang-up. This is a surprise, I don't know why.* mini-SD card is stored beneath battery -- essentially not removable* weak text input by default -- the default is to disable predictive text entry from the 3 letter/key cycle entry. You can actually enable predictive text with the kb entry, but it's an obscure configuration option and it doesn't work everywhere.* Sprint has loaded the most prized UI locations with junk, while hiding the calendar, alarm clock, voice recorder and calculator in ""Tools"". However, you can change the key assignments to put Tools up front.* the games are all very limited demos. Delete them all.* The micro-SD card is about the size of a fingernail, and not much thicker. Impressive. Push the battery downwards to lift it out. It's not obvious where the SD card goes; lay it on the metallic surface near the arrow and gently press it in.* The ""web"" is a ""walled garden"" -- all sprint, junk, and third rate portals. (AOL? Puhlease.) Way down the 'options' menu is a 'go to url' option. I was able to navigate to Google and install the superb Gmail app on this phone. There's an obscure preferences option to change the home page and a button to revert to original. I changed to Google Mobile of course, but I kept the original as a bookmark.* If you turn off bluetooth power, then turn it on again, you will need to power cycle the phone before it will be reachable by bluetooth.* I enabled the 'track location' option for third parties, but so far Google doesn't seem to have picked this up. I wonder if Sprint is charging a large amount for this data. I don't know if enabling the $6/month GPS option does anything useful.* The corresponding Motorola bluetooth headset dials the last number called if you press the single large external button. This happens very often -- by accident! I'm constantly dialing people who think I'm making obscene phone calls. The only way to prevent this is to turn off the Motorola bluetooth headset -- but the UI for that is very bad. The headset and phone together are so bad they're almost good in a hideously bad sort of way.Reconfiguration (mostly making this a Google phone)* Change screen settings so top is messages, left is tools, right is ""content"" and down is contacts.* Change web home page to Google Mobile and login to your personal Google HomePage. Add widgets to that Home Page that will work well with the phone. (Now I understand why these widgets are so fashionable ... duhhhh.)* Install Google Maps and Gmail reader from Google Mobile.* Learn to use Google SMS to request location specific information* Configure Google apps with the locations you want (I have to learn if these can be configured via computer).* Turn of auto-guess with the non-predictive text entry",0
"Good phone

I purchased this phone at a local Sprint store about 3 weeks ago. It was a good thing that Sprint decided to offer the Motorola phones because before that you had to sign up with Cingular or Verizon in order to get a Razr and I was just about to switch plans when I found out that Sprint started offering Razr's.The obvious good points of the phone are that its very stylish and ultra thin and very light....you can hardly feel it in your pocket. There are also a lot of good features like speaker phone, camera, video, memory add-on slot (the phone comes with an extra memory card but you can purchase up to 2GB of additional memory), Bluetooth works seamlessly. The screen is nice and big. Overall, the phone looks great.However, like any product there are some drawbacks to this phone. Relatively speaking they are minor issues. The first is that the camera button on the side of the phone is a bit loose and so when you move or shake the camera you can hear it rattling. When I first heard it, I thought there was a loose part inside the phone but quickly found out it was the button. Its not loud but its definitely noticeable. I went back to the store and checked the demo model and it had the same problem...the rep also went and took out a brand new phone, same model and it had the same loose button issue. So it didn't appear to be an isolated problem. The second drawback is that the volume buttons are on the left side of the phone (when its open) and the camera button is on the right side. So whenever I tried to adjust the volume with my right hand I would inadvertently press the camera button with my thumb. Not a great layout design but you eventually learn to work around it.Other than those minor issues, the phone is very functional...and I'm happy with it just be sure to get all the discounts that you can on it because its definitely not worth spending more than say $50 for it.",3
"Nice

I have been using this phone for a few weeks now and I am happy with it.Pros:It looks elegant, has clear voice and is gentle on the battery. It takes a micro SD card and comes with a media player to play mp3. The volume on the phone is pretty good.Cons: It is hard to pull out the micro SD card and stick it back in as it is lodged in an impossible location. This will be a problem if you intend to swap out or edit cards frequently. This phone does not have the standard 3.5mm output for audio. Instead, it provides a mini-usb jack for audio which also doubles as the charging port. What this means is, you cannot charge the phone and listen to music simultanously unless you have a wireless headset. You also cannot charge the phone while streaming music through a FM Transmitter.",4
"I Love My New RAZR!

As I'm writing this review, I actually have the music player on my RAZR playing. I got my RAZR last week and I absolutely LOVE IT. I paid the full price because I really wanted it and the guy at the Sprint Store was extremely nice and helpful and had it all set up in about 5 minutes. My favorite thing about the phone is how thin it is and how amazing it looks.The only negative aspect of the phone is that it froze before, but my friend that has a RAZR from Verizon said that hers did the same thing before, and I should say that at the time I had an application running and I had just reorganized all my pictures while the battery was low so I'm guessing that was the reason.The Sprint Power Vision is also an amazing feature. I was so excited to watch TV on my phone and it didn't even use a ton of battery like I thought it would.The interface is very easy to use and I like how everything is customizable. I have noticed that some people have said that the Sprint service isn't very good, but I have never had a problem with them and I ALWAYS have service, even in the basement of my work which is pretty amazing.The 1.3 Megapixel camera is very nice for a camera phone and it takes very clear pictures. It doesn't seem to have any trouble with the phone moving, like my last camera phone did.The external storage is also a very welcome feature. I liked how they supplied a 64 MB MicroSD so I didn't have to buy one myself, but I think I will be buying a 2 GB MicroSD so I can have TONS of songs on my phone.I should also point out that the pictures online don't do the phone justice. I actually thought it looked ugly online but it actually looks really cool. The color isn't as much a dark gray as pictured, but a grayish-blue which I REALLY like.Just like the other features I have been raving about, call quality is spectacular. I was able to hear the person I was talking to very clearly and they said that they could hear me clearly as well.Overall, I think that this phone is amazing and if you are thinking of buying it, you DEFINATELY should.",4
"one crap phone, really

i got my razr because my other phone broke, for free. at first i was happy because it wasn't some stupid-looking free phones without a camera and stuff.on my other phone, i used speed dial. but the razr doensn't allow it. and they have the stupid voice recognition.. but like that really works.BATTERY LIFE IS LITERALLY NON-EXISTANT.my other bulky scratched up phone would last 3 days if i didn't make any calls and only several times of opening up the flip phone.if i talked on it, it would last about a day or more still.the razr doesn't even last a few hours of talking. i made a 30-minute call to a friend and i was charging it for a whole day without any use, it was down to only one bar (out of three.)razrs are a pain trying to text. i have long nails (most of the times) and sometimes my fingers slips and i type something else. even if i have short nails, it wouldn't be any better.the large screen gets dirty easily too. its annoying cause my other phone wasn't this bad.i had to get the same phone twice cause the other razr didn't let me go on the internet when i got vision. the people gave me free money for 2 months of vision, but i dont know.. i went to two different stores trying to find whats wrong, so i dont know if its on my new (stupid) razr.i've never loved or liked the phone.i want my other bulky phone back.",1
"Phone looks nice but has some problems

My 2 year contract was up with Sprint so I got this phone using their upgrade program. I thought it was the best looking one of the phones they offer, because I like phones small and thin and I also like them to have a good quality camera. They offer some phones with just a VGA quality camera but this one has a 1.3 megapixels camera. I'll keep this review short and just list the good and bad points about the phone.GOOD:* small* thin* you can watch cable TV channels, some LIVE, and some included free with the pictures pack. I watch CNN, FOX News, E!, etc. You can even watch The Disney Channel live and use video on demand to choose a certain episode of the show to watch from a list of episodes. This is a good feature for long car trips or bus trips if you get bored.BAD:* It is hard to hang up. You have to hit the end button 2 or 3 times to disconnect.* When watching TV you better have headphones because the sound is loud and if you hit the down button it goes mute. I had to cover the speaker on the back with my thumb just so I could hear without it blasting thru my whole office.* If you want to use headphones good luck because there is no headphone jack. You have to buy a separate mini-USB to headphone jack adapter. And you'll need one kind if you want to listen to TV or music (the stereo kind) and one kind if you want to use a phone headset (the mono kind).* They put the volume, camera, and ""action"" button on the flip part of the phone, so when you go to flip open the phone you hit these buttons with your fingers. I've accidentally disconnected people before just trying to get the phone open. On the left side of the phone you have just one inch of free space to open the phone. So you have to be very careful opening it so you don't hit any of these buttons.* No address book searching as another reviewer mentioned. You can filter by ""friends"", ""family"", etc. but theres no search feature. Happy scrolling!* Very hard to get to the mini SD card.* Front screen is black when not in use so you can't see the time unless you press a button or open the phone. Other phones I've had you could always see the time on the front.",2
"Worst. Phone. Ever.

This phone has given me problems since the day I bought it. Originally, it was just slow. Slow to load programs, slow to load my contact list, and there was a lag when I typed a letter for text messaging. I had thought that was a function of how many features were on this phone and let it go as a funny (though mildly annoying) qwirk in the phone's software. However, over the past month, things have gotten MUCH worse. Now, it turns itself on an off for no reason. It freezes. It gets no signal 3/4 of the time (I live in Chicago so there should be a signal everywhere). I take the battery out and reset the phone 20-30 times per day. Since Sprint only offers a 30 day warranty on the phone, I couldn't return it since I had it for 6 months. They were going to make me send it to Motorola to get it fixed which takes as long as 2 weeks. Finally, I snapped at the Sprint Customer Service rep and demanded a new phone or I'd go to Verizon for a free one. Since I'd been a customer for 8 years, I'm happy to say they sent me a Sanyo Katana and I couldn't be happier. The moral of the story: the razr is a terrible phone. Motorola is going out of business for a reason. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! (PS - I've had 2 or 3 friends who've had the same problem with this phone. This is not an isolated problem!)",0
"I have a POS Razr phone tooooooo!!

My red Motorola Razr was purchased through Sprint Jan 07. As of today July 24, 2007 I have to charge it twice a day, it turns itself off while in use, and within talking for just a few minutes it starts beeping at me and gets really hot. I called Sprint and of course they are useless, telling me if it's a battery problem they will replace it, however if the phone is defective and I did not purchase insurance within 30 days of purchase (which I did not, my last phone lasted 4 years) I would have to replace the phone at my own expensive. I told the Sprint dude he was crazy and that if I bought a toaster from Target and 30 days later it stopped working they would replace it free of charge. This dude wanted to argue with me which just added fuel to the fire, get a clue buddy. Why should I replace something at my own expense that should last longer than 6 months??",0
"Worst phone I've ever purchased

This phone is completely crappy. It has a delay that keeps me from getting important calls and is always messing up when I try to access email from yahoo or google. I don't recommend this phone to anyone it's a waste of money.",0
"Flashy, Trendy, and... Slow?

After having a crappy Nokia for over two years, I was really excited to buy a new RAZR. After playing with the store model, I purchased one with a bluetooth headset (which is amazing, and has possibly even better sound quality than the phone itself). The phone comes with some nice screensavers (and some weird ones) and fun ringtones, it gets great reception, it takes very clear pictures, and unlike the other reviews I've read, it has not had severe enough problems that I have had to deal with Sprint's customer service (so I really can't comment on their speed).However, I have found that the phone does have a few disadvantages. The main setback is the phone's speed. Often, it freezes while performing some of the simplest tasks, like hanging up from a phone call. In the most severe case, I shut down the phone, and it returned to normal upon powering up, but the problem has become more and more inconvenient over the past couple of months. Another issue is the alarm clock. According to the manual, the user can set the phone's alarm to ring no matter what the volume setting is. However, my phone alarm always sounds at whichever setting it's on. I'm really glad I tested the alarm before I actually put it to use. I don't like leaving my phone volume on during the night, since I have a few obnoxious friends, so this is an inconvenience for me. The final problem is more of a Sprint-related problem rather than RAZR-related. My phone is unable to receive transferred files via Bluetooth from any other non-Sprint phone. Although Bluetooth is amazing when I'm using the earpiece, the wireless network is otherwise pointless.",3
"nice product

they sent me the wrong items at first, but a quick email, and it was fixed, got the right ones in good time, they fit wonderfully!",3
"Cinderella after midnight

I think this is a nice phone, but extremely expensive, considering the plastic casing and the not-so-handy design.It looks cool, though. Not as much as I wanted a cell phone to be, but it was the best that I could get.Be warned, mine suddenly stopped working after I owned it for less than 6 months. I woke up and discovered I slept close to a dead phone.I had bought it on a whim, and was quite satisfied until I had yesterday morning's not so nice surprise.I could get myself another similar one, but I think that it would be wiser to look for one with a better design. Something sleeker and, maybe really solid.I guess I should not expect that from clamshell-type phones any more.Purchase at your own risks :)ahem: i'm back. It's been one month since it has been 'repaired' and the camera is NO MORE functionning. Will Mauritel give me a new one?? Anyway, this choice of mine was a really bad one. Wondering which phone I should look after now.....",2
"This phone, and the company that supports it, STINKS!

Do yourself a favor and heed this warning... and I own this phone, so take it from me...If you are interested in a Windows Mobile smartphone, look somewhere else. Avoid this phone, and all i-Mate phones, at all costs because if it ever causes you a problem where you'll need support from an actual person, you'll never find it.Try to send them an email? You'll get a reply in about four or five days. I have tried to get support dozens of times, and each time they reply, they just send me my user name and password for their web site. And then they claim victory and close my ticket.I've had my phone for 12 months. I still cannot register the phone on their web site for some reason. When I ask them to fix this problem, they send me (you guessed it) my username and password.Oh, one more thing... the joystick on this phone is terrible. Doesn't work most of the time. Falls out of the phone, sticks to one side, breaks off,... name it.It's all frustration here folks.Trust me... phones break for all sorts of reasons. For the money you would spend on this, you can do MUCH MUCH better.If you read this review and buy the phone anyway, you'll remember this and kick yourself later.As soon as I find another phone, this one goes in the trash. I'm shopping now.",0
"Great Phone and Customer Service

I must start off by saying I would have given the SP3i a 5, but mine was bought new and everything worked except the basic phone functions, so I had to contact I-Mate for repair. They emailed me an RMA the next day. Their Service Center (Topps Solution) treated me great. They had to replace a board. They received the phone on a Tuesday and I got it back on Friday. The communication was excellent all around. I like the games like Links and Tennis, and the camera is fun, though only VGA. It isn't a Motorola KRZR K1, but then it doesn't cost anywhere near it, either.",3
"All I expected and more

I give this little device a 5 because it's one of a handful of technical gadgets that's got so many features in such a compact design.First of all, it's a phone with a lot of PDA type features including email (Outlook, Mobile Windows, etc.), calendar and such. It's probably not the best device to be conducting business from - you're probably in search of a PDA that's also a phone. This is just the opposite, it's a phone and PDA second.The mobile Windows allows you to view video and listen to mp3. It does support memory expansion, which is perfect for a sub $400 phone! The only hickup is that accessing the memory requires you to remove the battery! Annoying.Another annoying thing is the headphone jack is proprietary! That's really annoying...but I've got an iPod and don't plan on listening to much music on my phone.Other than these 2 minor problems, this is an awesome phone/PDA. It's very slim - not as slim as a RAZR, but fits nicely into any pocket. It's got an amazing screen - it takes up almost half the phone. Vivid colors and easy to navigate menu functions.the dialing buttons are nicely raised - I've got big fingers...so this is good. Ther is a joystick that takes a little getting used-to...but its nice.overall, I really like being able to synchronize with my office outlook. Now I can keep track of my meetings and keep a list of contacts in my phone. I know it's a feature of many phones, but I do most of my business in Outlook. It's nice to be able to easily sync the two. The layout is nice too!It's got BlueTooth and USB connectivity (infrared for you old-timers as well).It's got a vga camera - again not the best, but if you need to take a quick shot of something, it's really easy to use. 640x489 resolution. If you want to upgrade, there's a bigger better model which has a 1 megapixel camera and built in WiFi. It's expensive - known as the imate sp5m.Watch out for support - it's not very good. The only nice thing is that there's a pretty large community of users out there that can help you out with problems. Reading reviews from a lot of other web sites, it turns out that the joy stick is a bit sensitive - so don't use it too much. Be gentle, this is not a toy.You can find community based support on the internet, just google sp3i and you should find a number of great places to help you out.By the way, documentation can be downloaded from O2 Asia: just google O2 Asia and it'll take you there. It's in English in PDF format.Enjoy",4
"good features; bad engineering

i own this phone and I guess i am not entirely satisfied with it...i bought it under $150, and probably its good for that price....i guess the problems are too many to list here....do yrself a favor 1) google ""problems SP3i"" and 2)don't buy it for more than $100 at any rate. This phone will work, but will break off in 3 months.",1
"Didn't Last 1 Week

Decent phone for the 6 days it worked even though I could never get it to access the Internet. Went to use it today and it died on the charger. Tech Support? Good luck. No wonder they are selling them for $350 off the imaginary list price.",0
"good phone - no tech support

there is no tech support in this country and there is not a person to ""speak"" with regarding problems. I cannot access AOL mail, and they have no solution, and will not let me return the phone.",1
"nice product

they sent me the wrong items at first, but a quick email, and it was fixed, got the right ones in good time, they fit wonderfully!",3
"Great product

Excellent design, a bit pricey and reception is not the greatest for weak stations i.e. fm. Overall well built, attractive overall great product.",3
"Good Phone but not all features will work for your service

The unlocked 6233 is a great phone with only one drawback for US users. It was not fully compatible with Cingular's voice mail system. For some reason the voicemail indicator light would not register when there was a message. When it did work it would not register when the message had been deleted. According to both Nokia and Cingular the software for the phone is not updated yet for this Cingular feature as the phone is primarily made for European and Asian 3G and GSM networks.",2
"WRONG INFORMATION

It's not a 850/1800/1900 as amazon says .. It is 900/1800/1900 .I alredy sent an e-mail to costumer service . But they didn't change yet . And probably never will .",1
"Great phone but not At&T USA compatible!

As another reviewer noted, the listed description of this phone is wrong, read down to the detailed specs and you will see. It is not 850mhz compatible, actually it is 900mhz, so it will not work with AT&T in North America. For that, you'll need to go with the Nokia 6120 or 6300, which are similar in features and do actually offer 850/1900mhz.",4
"It also could be a good choice for Chinese customers

That`s the key word ""unlocked"". I bought one for my friend who lives in China.And he just put his Chinese SIM card in and use this phone directly instead of recode or renew the core for Chinese display and input.About this phone , it`s cool.",4
"By far one of the most underrated phones by nokia

Ok, this is not the best phone in history, but I consider it to be one of my personal favorites. It is so for two main reasons: for one, no one and I mean no one that has used this phone (even just once) forgets how perfect the keys are to use and touch. Very well designed and as mentioned in another review, navigation and text messaging with these keys is wonderful. The second reason is that the system in itself is pretty quick (access from one folder to another, opening apps, loading sms, etc), unlike most nokia models which are constantly criticized for carrying symbian software that is too slow. The camera is just a plus, it's nothing special, there is no flash and the only way to appreciate the 2 megapixels of the camera is to take a picture in conditions with plenty, and I mean plenty, of sunlight, otherwise the quality of the photos are pretty average.",4
"Nokia 6233 cell phone, is a phone for all seasons.

Whether it's for business or pleasure, the Nokia 6233 phone gives you the best of both worlds. Get quick access to important information via mobile broadband while listening to your favorite music files through stereo and 3D surround sound speakers. Write letters on the go to colleagues or friends with the enhanced Java email client. Connect easily over-the-air to your office or home PC to share or move information to and from your phone.Whether you're taking 2-megapixel quality pictures while on vacation, or sending your boss video excerpts of your last client meeting, the Nokia 6233 phone bridges the gap between business and pleasure in modern mobile phones.Nokia 6230 is actually new generation phone built in Series 40 platform; it has a lot of new features:- Nokia 6230 is a very compact and stylish cell phone.- Color display (65,536 colors, 128 x 128 pixels)- Nokia 6230 has 6 Mb of memory.- Integrated digital camera (640 x 480 resolution)- Video recorder and player (record up to 2 MB- FM-Radio, you can just listen to it, or use it as alarm.- Speed dialing & voice dialing,- Voice recorder.- Built-in stereo FM radio.- Music player for MP3.- Calendar.",4
"Didnt fit the phone.

I got this for my mom and it didnt fit her phone, even tho her phone is listed as it would work.",0
"Works great

This unit fits great with no slop and even has an overcharge protection circuit. It has a light so you know that a connection has been made. And the coil cord is resilient and reforms its coil nicely after use.",4
"Works Great

This car charger works great, and having the T-Mobile Branded makes me feel secure that it came from a T-Mobile store, not the T-Mobile price.",4
"Works fine but size is big compared to other car chargers

Works fine in car. Only complaint is, it is LONG and stands tall when plugged into car. Compared to other car chargers I had, this one is like 30% bigger.",3
"SMOKE and FIRE

I bought this along with the wall charger. The wall charger - literally - caught fire and the car charger went dead after two weeks. It isn't work the low price.",0
"This Charger is Great

Why don't the Cell phone companies sell this great product. The service was great. The responded to my late night request the next morning by email telling me the product had shipped and within a week I had the charger. I had an old cell phone with a really bad battery so I ordered two batteries with this charger. It's really nice to be able to charge the spare while I am using my phone or at night charge both.",4
"""IT WORKS""

LOOK ITS JUST TO CHARGE YOUR CELL PHONE-WISHED THE PANEL SCREEN HAD A BACK LIGHT SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT IS DOING.",4
"don't waste your money

Item looks nothing like the one pictured. My RAZR phone did not fit - case too small.",0
"Decent . .

Really good sound quality for the price range. Suppresses outside noise very well due to such a snug fit. Since there are six (three different sizes for each ear), most people should find a decent match. Some of my friends found it kinda' hard to get used to sticking it in their ear but I thought it was rather soft and comfortable. It also stays in the ear quite well even while shaking one's head (Yep, I tried. I like a good tight headset.) According to everyone I called, the voice quality was also pretty good. Never had anyone complain to me about not being able to hear me unless it was windy or lots of background noise. (Don't think any other phones really do well in those conditions anyway.) The one downside is that due to the cylindrical design of the wire, the wiring came apart on the inside (took it apart to figure out why) because I used to wind the cord when not in use. Lasted about six months though. All in all, a pretty good headset . . just don't wind it up or fold it too much.",3
"Jabra EarPhone

I've had two (broke one and lost one) and am ordering two more today. Nothing beats the simplicity of this gem. I use for my cellular phone (an LG 4400) and for my cordless house phones. Input sound is great, noise blanking fine for the recipient of my calls. Get very positive feedback from everyone I call. One of the best things I like is that there is nothing needed over the ear. It fits nice and snug in the ear.",4
"I hate it

I had a previous good experience with a Jabra headset. This one was recommended for my Panasonic cordless phone by Jabra. However, the sound quality is terrible. It lacks any kind of high frequency response, and so sounds very boomy and full of bass, making it almost impossible to use. It also needs a foam cover, since any kind of slight wind movement makes it extremely noisy. I contacted Jabra about this product, but received no response. Maybe it would work better with a different phone, but definitely NOT with my Panasonic.",0
"Not So Good

I bought 2 of these (one for me and the other for my sister); we both didn't like them. At first, it seems like the fit is perfect... then after about 15-20 min. my ear starts hurting (so much that it's impossible to wear) - I used this for about a week, thinking my ear needed to get use to it - that didn't work. Also, I found the mouth piece too far from my mouth - this isn't a problem if you talk very very loudly. I also noticed that there is a constant quiet fuzz sound in the background. My sister experienced all of the above as well. All in all, I ended up taking them both back. Still looking for a good one!",0
"Jabra Ear Buds

This is my second purchase. My dog ate the first oneAlso, I gaves my sister and brother-in-law each one got Christmas. The love them.",4
"Not the right size

This stylus is not the correct size for my T-Mobile MDA(US) as noted by other reviewers earlier. The slot on my MDA has become loose, which is why I needed them. Nevertheless, these are too short in length to slide all the way in.I'd say choose another item.",0
"Doesn't Fit

These are not the same size as OEM. They are shorter when collapsed so they don't reach far enough into the silo to catch. Additionally, they are not the same as pictured. These are chromed and have a black head and point. The body feels thinner as well. Will not catch in an MDA unless you wrap it with tape to make it stay in.",0
"Too Small - Slides Out

The product is just a little too slender so it slides right out of the phone. I'm not sure if it was just the pack that I got, or all of them in general. It's definitely not my phone. My girlfriend has the same phone and it fell out of hers too. I put a piece of scotch tape around it and now it kind of works.",0
"Beware - the item shipped may not match the photo!

If you are looking for an EXACT replacement of your lost or broken MDA stylus, you may be disappointed in this item, as I most certainly was when I received it. The item shipped was not in the same style as the photo, but instead an oem replacement with a different shaped top.The original stylus that came with the T-Mobile MDA had a slanted top that matched the curve of the bottom of the MDA smart phone, as shown in the photo. The item that I received has a different shape top that does not slant to match the curve of the MDA. You can see a photo here:HTC Stylus Pen for T-Mobile MDA (3-Pack)Although the stylus ""fits"" my MDA phone, it does not fit as snug as the original stylus. I believe that posting a photo that does not match the product is false and misleading advertising.",0
"T-Mobile MDA 3-Pack Stylus Replacements

This Stylus is an exact replacement for lost T-Mobile Stylus which is no longer available from T-Mobile or HTC the manufacturer of the MDA phone.",4
"Surprise! It's a pen too!

I don't know whether this is a description omission, shipping error, retail upgrade, or whatever, but after I had been using this stylus for awhile quite satisfactorily (good fit in my MDA, etc.), one time the end cap came off and voila - a ball-point pen! I had seen these advertised but hadn't wanted to pay extra. Talk about value added!",4
"Good for the Price !!!

The stylus are good quality but not the actual ones. However, the fit well. The slot on the phone does not hold the sticks in place very well after years of wear. I increased the thickness of the stylus using some clear tape. The stylus now stays in place perfectly.",3
"Absolutely perfect

The stylus that originally came with my phone fit perfectly. I just used it one time and forgot to put it back. The stylus here fit just like the original...no issue with being too small or falling out of my phone.Great product, fast delivery...exactly as I expected.",4
"Product Fine, Design Faulty

Several people have written how these are no good because they fall out of the phone. Hello!! Why are you buying another one? Probably because yours fell out of the phone just like mine did. These fit exactly like my original stylus. Unfortunately, HTC (who I am a BIG fan of) has a poor design. Who puts a stylus in from the bottom with such a loose fit? The tip is the only part of the stylus that catches anywhere inside the phone. Just put about three wraps of Scotch tape around the barrel and you'll survive to tell your story another day.",3
"T-Mobile MDA Stylus 3 Pack

Some time stylus slip from the hand set. When insert stylus in hand set, make sure it fit frimly, prompt delivery.",1
"Original was better

These don't extend as easily as the original set that came with the MDA, but the work fine",3
"Suited my needs

Too pricey for a 3 pack of stylus' but I needed them",2
"What can I say?

Hey, they are just 3 styli? for a T-Mobile MDA phone. They arrived quicker than promised and they were fine! Exactly as represented.",4
"T-Mobile MDA Stylus

T-Mobile MDA Stylus are good buut littel bit deferent then the original one how comes with the phone hope this is helpfull",3
"Just like the original MDA stylus

I have no complaints. There exactly like the Stylus that came with my t-mobile MDA.",4
"Glad it's easy to get replacements

The stylus slot of my MDA is not holding the stylus well so I lost my original ones because they dropped out. I ordered these and they arrived very promptly. They seem about the same as the originals and work fine.",3
"Exactly like the original stylus

Mine were exactly like the original T-Mobile Stylus that came with the MDA. They fit in the MDA perfectly and snuggly and were of high quality ... would definitely buy again if I need some more.",4
"Item not expected that way it is delivered.

Service is prompt. But....I bought 3 Stylus pack for my TMobile MDA. It is showed as a pack in description. But are delivered as 3 cheap quality separate styluses with no packing. They dont fit tight in my MDA and I already lost one because it didn't fit. Cheap quality stuff. Wouldn't buy again.",2
"Not the right size.

They fall right out of the phone. Cheap material used. Not as shown in the picture.",0
"Replacement

These exactly replace the original stylii on the MDA. Unfortunately, the original was poorly designed and uncomfortable to begin with.",1
"They work!

I was leary they would not fit correctly or telescope properly, but I was wrong. The only thing is that they do tend to close a little to easily when using them. I lost the original almost as soon as I got the phone, so I can't compare. The packaging of the set I receive indicates they are T-Mobile brand, but I have no way to verify it.",4
"Very Pleased

The after market stylist works fine. When i lost the orginal i was pretty bummed....but when i went on line and found replacements i was ok. The after market stylists dont lock in place as well as the orginal but if you take about a 2 inch strip of scotch tape and wrap it around the base of the stylist it fits nice and snug. Peace Out Yo.",4
"MDA Stylus

These styli work great. I haven't notice anything different between these and my original except that they don't collapse quite as smooth- but who knows... my original might have been special? Besides, smooth collapsing isn't a real concern for me- but I thought I would add this note just in case it was for you. This product is exactly what I was looking for and for the best price around. If I needed too, I would buy them again.",4
"Great product

My PDA requires this stylus and the product is very good. However, I have problem with the stylus that it falls out easily. The original stylus was the same so I have to live with it...",4
"Sleek, but clunky

After dropping my Inno once it put the fear of breaking the screen high on my list of fears. I found this case after a search of Amazon and thought it sounded great. It arrived late, which just built up my anticipation. It comes in one of those impossible to open clamshell packages, so the packaging was destroyed when I took it out. With some effort I was able to slip it onto my Inno. It felt great and looked good, too. Then I discovered the problems, the Inno wouldn't fit in the car or the home docking stations with the skin on it. The rubber (silicone?) was too thick and wouldn't allow the connectors to make full contact; therefore, it was not a product I could realistically use. I contacted Antone, the company that it shipped from and they would not accept my return as the packaging had been opened. Three companies were involved in the problem: Amazon wouldn't assist as it was a not purchased from them, Antone flat out refused to talk to me as the package had been opened, and American Express sided with Antone. So, if you want a protective case, this is the one. But, if you intend to utilize your docking stations, look elsewhere. I'm still looking.",1
"Good protection, with a catch

This product works great to protect you Inno if you are carrying it around in your pocket or tossing it in a bag. The skin takes some wiggling to get on, but it fits great and the screen cover keeps the screen from getting damaged. But... once you put it all on you find out that now it wont fit in the home or car dock. I pulled the small piece of foam from the back of my car dock, and was able to squeeze it into place, but thats not something I want to do twice with something this expensive. Because the only place I use it is in the dock, this nice skin is now of no use to me. I scored it a 3 because if you don't dock your Inno, this is a really good product. If only I could use it, it would be a five for sure.",2
"Not a standard jack, a sony jack

This wireless headset works quite well, and works with any Sony-Ericsson phone (I'm using it with my T637 just fine). Though the description above says it's a standard 2.5MM jack, it's not--it's the Sony Ericsson handsfree connector. It works MUCH better than the one that came free with my phone. Well worth the $4.99 it cost me.",4
"There Is An Alternative

Sure, it's cheap but that darn earpiece just won't stay in your ear. I highly recommend the Jabra Classic Ear set with Gel-like attachments. It will stay in your ear comfortably! Make sure it fits your Model!",0
"One word - it sucks

I don't know if it is from Sony or not. But it is completely useless.",0
"li-ion battery

outstanding value. battery works perfectly,great extended life for increased talk and stand by time. arrived promptly, fit phone appropriately. even picked up a charger for .01$,would rec. to anyone.",4
"Cell phone battery was needed

These batteries last me on average about 30 months. I have ordered the same thing about 2 and a half years ago, and it is substantially cheaper on AMAZON than on eBay or other vendors. I was satisfied with prompt service and delivery, and would recommend the vendor to others.",4
"bad battery

I bought this battery because the one I had wouldn't hold a charge... this one lasted 2 days!!!",0
"Holster damaged blackberry!!

The cigarette and home chargers work fine but the holster damaged my blackberry. The design is just not right, everytime you try and release the device it will damage it (specifically the chromed section).",1
"DO NOT BUY FROM THIS VENDOR

The worst piece of junk I have ever seen that they are trying to call accessories for a Blackberry. The holster doesn't fit the phone and they keep your shipping charges!! That's how they make money because the product is junk!! DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!",0
"Waiting

Still waiting on this product since I ordered it on January 1 2010 (3-5 days shipping)",0
"Rubber Case

This case is stylish and very functional. It is well worth the money and would recommend it anyone who has a blackberry pearl",4
"Works Great

A cheap addition to my blackberry accessories, everything works great, although I do not use the swivel holder. Both chargers work fine.",4
"Holster does not work with my Pearl 8110

Like one of the other reviewers said, the holster does not fit the phone correctly, so it is loose and can fall out easily. I've tried the home charger and it works, mobile charger have not had the chance to try yet. Somewhat of a scam with a holster that's not even designed correctly! I'd like elsewhere for accessories.",1
"PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!

This product is made of the cheapest material I have EVER SEEN!. Please do not even spent one cent on these bundled items. The label on them says made in China (of course), but they are of such cheap, plastic quality, I have never seen before. The cell phone holder does not even fit my Blackberry Pearl 8100, as the top of the holder is off center, and does not ""clip on"" to any part of the phone. Therefore, the phone is ""loose"" in the holder, and can easily fall out. I charged the phone with the car charger, and after 2hrs the phone was still only half charged. I was too afraid to use the wall charger. I think these products might ruin my Blackberry! I will be returning these items, and hopefully I can recieve my money back, and try to find products with better quality!",0
"excellent kit for the Blackberry pearl

I bought this kit for the Blackberry pearl.. and have no regrets whatsoever... the holster, the car charger and the travel charger for the dirt cheap price is an unbelievable deal.. and they all work fine so far... I would recommend any body who has a Pearl to try this.. I have owned these products for a month now",4
"So far, so good!

I was a little skeptical buying all of these accessories for such a low price, but so far everything has been in perfect working order. (I've been using the phone for a little over a month now.) For such a great value, you can't go wrong. I have a BlackBerry Pearl 8130, and the chargers work perfectly with it. No complaints here.",4
"Motorola SLVR Snap on Red Crystal case

This however is a Motorola SLVr l7 accessory but it does not fit METRO PCS motorola Slvr L7",0
"Does not work. Don't waste your time.

I have purchased two of these, and I feel like an idiot. I was told that the new version is supposed to work. BS. I did my homework, checked for compatibility and bought this and a stereo bluetooth device. Both were Bluetooth v1.2, A2DP, and 0000 or 1234 passcode compatible. Neither have worked. I have even tacked down friends with compatible bluetooth devices with no success. I give this 1 stars (because I can't choose 0). Good luck with the companies tech support = voicemail. No reviews = bad product (usually).",0
"Cheap and tacky - won't protect your screen.

Shame on me for thinking I had gotten a great deal when I ordered this case. Nowhere on the product description does it state that there is no plastic protection for the video screen - it's just a square hole in the metal case. Having always used a leather case, I just assumed ALL cases would have this added protection. While I know I could purchase separate plastic pieces to serve the purpose.........why should I have to? Don't waste your money. This is cheap, tacky, and a rip-off......even at less than $5.00.",0
"Excellent!!

I bought this case assuming it probably wouldn't fit my 80GB iPod classic, but was pleasantly surprised. It fits snugly, and I love the hard aluminum case. It looks very sleek and is considerably less bulky than a leather case. The case has convenient slots for the charger at the bottom, as well as the hold button and headphone jack on top, but it's incredibly fast and easy to remove the iPod when necessary since the container just snaps open. It also comes with a removable rotating clip on the back. I recently bought three iPod cases to find out which one works best, and this one is definetly my favorite.",4
"All I need!

This is just what I was looking for. This case fit my iPod Video 30GB perfectly, love the light weight of the case. I would highly recommend this.",4
"Flimsy and Poor Fit

I bought this for my Motorola Krzr K1m. It lasted 4 hours and Ripped. Beyond that it did not fit the phone well at all. The top can not completely fold back into the closed position with this case on. The side buttons are only covered by flaps of the silicone gel material.Beyond that the shipping doubled the price of the case. It was shipped in a box, though that might seem all well and good, this could easily have been shipped in an envelope at 1/3 the cost.All in all, it was a rip off. Save your money.",0
"No muy practico

Seria mejor si se adaptara mas al telefono",2
"Cute , but not the best .

This is really a sticker , not a Gel type skin . It is hard to put on and the corners will pop up and peel if you are not careful to smooth them out really good . It looks very cute on the phone , does cover it well and gives some protection . I was disappointed in how thin it is . If you drop your phone , forget it . I rather have the Gel skin anyday to this .If you just want your phone to look cute and have a steady hand to apply this you will like it .. if you are looking for something a little more sturdy and easier to apply get a gel skin or a good case instead .",2
"Late and appears to be used

Bought this item and another battery from this seller on 1/12/09 with express shipping. The delivery date was supposed to be 1/19/09. This was the day that it was actually shipped. Recieved both products on the same day 1/22/09. Upon inspecting the car charger and both batteries, all 3 were poorly wrapped and had scuff marks on them. They appear to be used items. I wasnt aware of this as the item descriptions doesnt have them listed as 2nd hand or used in any way.the case on the other hand was palm brand and appeared new.For the price paid, i guess i should have known. It wouldnt have been a problem had they been up front with me about the item status and shipping times.I would have saved my money and went with standard shipping had i known an ""in stock"" item would take so long to get to me, especially since they are being shipped 1 state away..Overall, Im unsatisfied with the condition, shipping times, and overall experience.",0
"Horrible me engañaron

No es Original el combo, solo el forro, lo demas es todo generico, tengan cuidado.",0
"Beautiful but Dumb

This phone is so pretty and nice and I love it.... but the CLARITY SUCKS! I even returned it to try a second one and the clarity sucks on it too. I hooked up my bluetooth earpiece and I could finally have extended conversations w/people without having them have to repeat every other sentence (which gets really annoying.. let me tell you) I'm tempted to go back to my 2yr old phone which had no problem with clarity (but is ugly :( So, unfortunately, don't buy a book by it's cover. boo.",1
"1 cord not sold w/ product --- can't connect w/o that cord

Plantronics sells this product WITHOUT the 'connect-cord.' Without that connect-cord the headset doesn't connect to the phone. If it doesn't connect to the phone it's useless. I'm sure the headset was fine but never got to use it b/c the manufacture doesn't include that cord which is an extra $30. I would have just paid for the whole thing at one time and have it work then find this all out after I received the product.Plantronics - come one.",0
"it is ok

the package was not very good. it arrived ok, but it seems dirty and this has the impresion of used product",2
"not impressive

Not what I expected. Didn't stay tight to the phone, stretched easily. Took it off after 1 day.",1
"Beware - This is an extended capacity battery!

While it's not mentioned in the product description at all, this is an extended capacity battery and will protrude out of the back of your phone which will require a new battery cover plate. Although such a plate is included with the battery it made of extremely cheap feeling plastic and, to top it all off, it's black. That's right...black. Why on Earth would you make the cover black when the phone is silver? The battery itself appears to work just fine (hence the three star rating) but the poorly written product description is unacceptable. I now either have to pay to return it or buy a new case for my phone as it now doesn't fit in my old case.",2
"V60 cell phone battery

I just installed this battery in my V60 cell phone and it works fine. We will see how long it lasts.",4
"Excellent except for straps.

The product is great. It was exactly as advertise. Except one of the straps comes unscrewed from it's clasp. I've since removed the strap.",3
"Phone cover...

Tho the general condition is a bit chintzy, I still love this cover as itdoesn't cover up most of my red phone as others have. Strong clipclips to anything!",3
"Poorly Sewn

Fits Samsung phone that it's supposed to but it's quite cheap looking. In this case you get what you pay for.",2
"quality screen protector, easy installation

After extensive research on the net for a quality screen protector for my new Galaxy 8.9, i came accross body armor and boxwave. I bought both and like the boxwave for the screen protector. Boxwave is very easy to install and the instruction is easy to follow (i've installed several screen protector prior for my smart phones and ipad.) I had trouble installing the body armor and the quality is not quite as good as the boxwave product. After installed boxwave screen protector, it looks and feels just like without any screen protector (i got the clear not matted type.) I would highly recommend this product to frirends.",4
"Great battery, great deal, very pleased.

My prior battery never lasted this long. I can now go up to 6 days on standby without a charge. With numerous phone calls, it will last about 4 days on a single charge. Love it! This battery and cover was one of the best buys I made in 2011. I purchased the battery because I wasn't sure if my phone was dying or just the battery. The cost was worth a test to see what the problem was. Turned out it was just the battery that was failing. The new battery gave life back to my phone. The item arrived quickly and well packaged, too.",4
"Great Seller

Seller did a great job displaying and describing item. Did a great job shipping item. Battr worked great, last much longer than originial size battery.",4
"Hard to Compete with Super Price

My daughter's cell battery just started dying. I had meant to upgrade when I first bought it. I finally did and to my surprise the price had fallen out of the bottom. Great performance great price.",4
"Good product

Product was as advertised and works great. The only complaint is that it took longer than anticipated to arrive - 2 weeks.",2
"Great products

Works well. Installs very easy and in different combinations. A little vibration with the base but can be easily be fixed.",4
"Excellent product.

I had this mount professionally installed in my wifes 2007 honda odyssey touring, and it looks great, works well, and puts the phone right where you want it. I have tried many other mounts including Proclip / brodit, and this is the only one that works.Highly recommended",4
"Works as expected. Install is a challenge.

Works as expected. Honda '07 install is abut 45 mins (but give your self several hours if this is your 1st time). This compared to a Mercedes ML '98 install of 5 minutes (Note: each install is unique and uses a custom part!). Will need to get new keepers for dashboard as dashboard removal deformed several. Still, I would recommend the mount.",3
"Battery for Motorola E815

The item was delivered in a timely way. Price was reasonable. I don't notice a significant difference in battery run time between this battery and the OEM battery.",3
"puts new life in my old Motorola e815

This is a true extended life battery & I'm so pleased with the noticable extra time on my cellphone.",4
"excellent value

Works great at much reduced price compared to Verizon price. Company was very good at replacing a faulty unit.Would absolutely recommend.",4
"e815 review

excellent battery nice cover and better than factory i learned the bigger battery is longer time than the factory 1 do your research when buying replacement battery, it works and functions better than expected, very happy",3
"motorola battery

Nice battery. Good service from this supplier.Original Motorola battery for my cell phone.Prompt shipping on the battery, and receivedquickly.Thanks.",4
"Works for me!

Mounts easily. I just use it to hang my Ipod. It gets it off the seat and off the console. Looks good too.",4
"GENUINE OEM quality for generic brand price - GREAT buy!

Price for both chargers less than the price for one Verizon Wireless brand charger. Searched a long time and could not find a better deal.",4
"Works Like A Charm!

I have used Panavise products many times over the years, and they were all excellent. This one was no exception. Installation was straightforward, and was completed in less than 5 minutes. I have tried other products, but NOTHING compares to Panavise!",4
"3.5 mm ?

Don't bother getting this. ""Conveniently designed to attach to your LG eXpo via the 3.5mm headset jack."" The Lg Expo has no 3.5 mm head phone jack unless you have the adapter plugged in all the time.",0
"Great for iPhones

Yes, this inexpensive charger will recharge an iPhone (or any 4th generation or newer iPod.) I used this on my iPhone 3GS and it worked perfectly. The package only includes one USB cable, which you use to charge-up the iRecharge battery. You need to provide your own docking cable (included with the iPhone or iPod) to charge/power the iPhone (iPod).In my very non-scientific test, I discovered the iRecharge will charge the iPhone battery at the rate of about 5% per 10 minutes. (I drained my iPhone to 30% and it reached a 100% charge in about 2 hours, 20 minutes.)It is light weight but a bit awkward to use (it was designed to seat an iPod Shuffle while charging, so attaching the USB-dock cable requires somewhat nimble fingers; even more-so when detaching the cable.) If you have an extra docking cable, I suppose you could leave one attached at all times as long as you are careful not to short it.Overall, an excellent portable, emergency power source for your iPhone or iPod.",3
"Junk

This clip is absolute trash. It sounds be, very durable for construction work because it's RUBBERIZED. What a joke that is. Within the first day of work the belt clip part broke. It just fell apart. I guess u get what u pay for.",0
"Well Protected

This cover is exactly what you would expect. The extra corner protection and extra screen protection appears that it can take on so much more than a few hard falls. The cover is really two pieces, the inner rubber/silicone wrap and the outer back and side hard case. The outer hard case tightens the inner case nicely and the how thing fits rather firmly. The case makes it easier to hold but with the trade off of adding bulk. The access holes are perfect. The sim card and sd card are covered, but not a problem if you leave them alone as I do.The only thing that didn't get it 5 stars for me is that it turns your pocket inside out. This was expected by myself though as it adds bulkiness to the phone and a lot of feel.I like it!",3
"Outstanding

This case has provided phenomenal protection for my droid razr! It's been dropped multiple times on the pavement and never a scratch or crack. It just bounces on the rubber edges.",4
"my comment

The name is a 3 in 1 boxwave only problem is the picture shows a screen protector and a belt clip all i got was one piece to go over the phone and for that price it wasn't worth it.",2
"Tough

Tough and rugged case. I have dropped the phone several times and the case does its job. The phone was a little hard to get in the case and having trouble finding something to use as a belt clip on, any suggestions?",4
"Excellent case..

I have had excellent results with this case. Fits well,looks good, haven't dropped it yet so cannot comment on that feature.I don't understand all the whining about fit. You just have to think about a bit....",3
"Droid razor case

The case fits phone well and is made of quality materials. The color is bold and rubber bumpers on corners has saved the phone during bumps and drops several times.",4
"nah

plastic part looks too cheap in person...thank you anyway ....rubber part was awesome though..shame that thet did not match up",1
"review

Awesome case. I love it! This is probably the best case I've ever purchased and the color selections are awesome!",4
"Not satisfied

Completely unsatisfied with purchase. Item does not cover phone properly, when put the first rubber cover on....no problem, but when you put hard plastic case on-it pulls the rubber and rolls the rubber onto the phone screen. I had several people try it, they all said to return this garbage",0
"Returned after 1 day

I received the case and it does look pretty sturdy. The problem is it doesn't actually fit my phone. I have the Droid Razr Maxx and I can't put the case on the phone without damaging either the case or the side buttons.",0
"Golf GPS

It saved me from buying a new golf GPS, It's good to have some companies out there that are reasonably priced",3
"Lithium Battery was awesome

Lithium Battery cost me $7.00 with shipping and handling, would have cost $40.00 plus tax and shipping at local retailer. Say no more!",4
"Terrible

Whatever battery you buy, don't buy this one. It loses a bar of power every day even without using it. Talk on the phone for 45 minutes and you've pretty much wiped it out. After 5 months of use it spontaneously died - wouldn't charge, wouldn't work at all. I had to replace it with the original battery that came with the phone some 3 years ago (which actually works better than this battery ever did!).Complete waste of money.",0
"Battery has no life

I bought two batteries for my wife's phone and neither lasted as long as the battery being replaced. I do not believe these batteries are new. They have to be recycled.",0
"Can't beat the price

I have a Samsung A707 phone whose battery was loosing its charge rapidly. Went on line and saw this closeout. Bought a few of them for myself and family that have the same phone. Turns out that the batteries probably have the same shelf life that the original batteries have, ie, they lose power even though they haven't been used before. But, they don't lose power any faster than the original batteries, so I figure having a back up wasn't a bad idea. Just don't think you are going to get the same one to two year useful life out of these as you did the originals.",2
"good

got this product thru Amazon.com. Shipping is fast and reliable. The purchased item was okay.",4
"Poor quality battery - avoid.

I bought 4 of these, since that was the same price as buying a single Samsung battery. I should've bought the name-brand one, since these don't work well at all! The charge meter on my phone is completely inaccurate now, shutting down shortly after getting to a single bar of charge left. Previously, it would go to no bars, and I'd STILL have an hour of talk time left. Even my ancient original Samsung battery works better than any of these generic replacements. AVOID!",1
"FALSE INFO

the cable is good to go. but the software is not software at all. they are link files to websites that give you the runaround. Now I need to make another purchase for the software. I can't download anything to my phone without the software for my Motorola I855 boost mobile phone. It's very difficult to obtain software for some moto phones. myjal mediapal is the only one i'm familiar with for downloading tones and backgrounds but it's a trial version only.",0
"works perfectly

The cable has connected any device that I have attached (i455, i730, i850) and they are instantly recognized. The software cd has nothing compatible with my phones, so it is useless to me... but I bought it for the cable and it functions as specified. Seventh or eighth time using this seller (Eforcity). Recommended.",4
"Not able to sync contacts.

The cable did contact the phone and computer but it is not able to access phone book...",0
"Perfect

This much needed item arrived in a timely fashion and enabled my daughter to transfer pictures from her Nextel camera phone to our computer. She had been unsuccessful in sending the pictures, 25 of them, from the phone to her email. This allowed her to easily transfer the data.",4
"Wroks great!

I ordered and received a USB Data cable and it does what I need it to do.",3
"Horrible

The ad they had shown was for a nextel usb cable but when I recevied it, it was the wrong cable! I've tried to get in touch with them mulitple times and no one returns my emails. So in conclusion I WILL NEVER order from this company again. If I wanted to waste money I could just burn it.",0
"Cable works, BUT.....

This is a decent cable. It works just fine. Here are a few things that you should know though. First they enclose a disc that purports to give you everything you need to add ringers and pics to your phone. Won't work, and in fact the disc attempts to install active content to your PC (virus or spyware no doubt.) Second, it wont work anyways. Iden phones are tricky. You need a program like MyJal or Harry Thompsons Webjal to transfer things to your phone. In addition to that, unless you are VERY tech savvy you may want to get a program like DJeXpress to help you get all your files in the right format for your phone before transfer.If you want to get pictures off a Sprint Nextel phone like the i850 without paying for data access or picture mail?All you need is one of these cables and the Motorola IDEN Media Downloader software.[....]Hope this helps someone, as I had a heck of a time figuring this all out.",3
"Phone model advertised NOT supported

Eforcity Synchronzing and Charging USB Cable for Motorola Nextel i930 / i920 / i870 / i860 / i855 / i850 / i836 / i830 / i760/ i730 / i733 / i710 / i670 / i205 / i305 / i315 / i325IS / i530 / Nextel i875 / i885 / i880 / i833 / i736 / i605 / i560 / i325 / i355 / i275 /i265 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Phones / 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Phones (Purchased on 07/28/2007)I own the i265 and its not supported you can not sync nothing paid one cent for it amazon got the rest with ""shipping"" $4.95. 1 star if you say i265 make damn sure it works for the i265 , here is the supported phones that came with the cable , this is from the software C.d. that was provided.....Supported Phones:""i90 i730""i30sx/i35s/i50sx i55sr/i58sr/i60c/i80s/i85s/i88s/i90c/i95cl/i530/i730/i205/i305""V60 T720""V60/T720""i830 i860""i830 i860""GSM_CDMA_TDMA""C363/V320/V120/V26x/V27x/V323/C33x/C34x/V710/V810/E815/A840/A860E1/E1000/E1070/E3/E375/E790/E680/C350/V180/V220/C650/V975/C975/V3V300/V360/V400/V500/V525/V600/V878/V872/V980/L6/L7/U6/V8",0
"Not what I thought it was

I thought it was a cord that u can transfer ringtones and other stuff but it just some program that will upgrade the phone and that didnt even work it kept saying error.",1
"my review

I didn't get very good instructions on how to use this product or what it does. I was hoping I would be able to download ringtones and wallpaper from my pc to my phone but don't know how to do it.",2
"they where helpful

Eforcity Was great! the Item I received was not what I had expected but they promptly refunded my money and really worked to make me happy. and I hope if they ever get a product that will work with my Motorola i850 phone they will let me know. So far nothing will (Not their fault!)But they still took care of me. Thank you!!!",1
"Good Business

Fair Price - Shipped out in a reasonable timely fashion - Product was as advertised - Would do business again",4
"good

this cable works if you need to transfer data to or from your phone to your computer.",4
"Does not fit the i836

The plug that connects to the phone is much larger than the original Motorola product and does not make contact because of the poor fit.",0
"Eforcity USB Cable

Cable was shipped timely and received. The software CD a copy not what was shown in the picture, which I don't mind, but is was not the software. It was ""instructions"" on how to download the drivers to your computer. It is not easy to follow and I have not been able to use my USB Cord. I am fairly savvy in computers and this instructional CD is not helpful.",2
"Good customer service and price. I love it!

Good customer service and price. I love it!I was simple , I got over 57 misic file in one minute!Get it!",4
"Sturdy and attractive

I am pleased with this product. It fits my Dell Axim X5 like a glove, and just barely stretches enough to fit over the extended life battery as well. It is very attractive in person, with nice feeling, soft leather and uniform attractive stitching. It is well-constructed and has weathered several weeks of my abuse without any indication of degradation. The magnetic snap closure stays closed.It was purchased as a replacement to a previous case whose belt clip (a removeable, swivel type) had worn to the point that it fell off my belt frequently, particularly when sitting down. I purchased this product because it had slots in the back for my belt to go through, which is how I have been using it. I've had no problems with it falling off, and it has neither marked-up my belts nor given any indication of tearing the case at the slots. But for this reason, I have not used or reviewed the belt clip that comes included with this case.",4
"Nice PDA case

The case is very well made, obviously a quality build, sturdy and looks good. The multidapt clip system is very well done. The clip slide on and off easily enough when you want it to, without any chance of it coming loose when you don't. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the flap over the top is kinda stiff. While this is nice in that it helps keep my PDA in the case, it's also a little tough to get it out while moving. I can stop and pull my PDA without any trouble at all, but it takes both hands for me to feel like I'm not going to drop it, or have the flap on the case push it out of my hand. If you are looking for a quick draw holster this is not what you're after, but if your looking for a nice case to keep your PDA with you that looks nice also then this is the one.",3
"Sturdy and Good Size

This is the perfect belt case for a PDA, nice feel, tight clip, will help with the wear and tear on any electronic device of this size.",4
"SLVR L6 is as advertised

This phone is exactly what I was looking for. It's small, functional, and is well built. I was tired of phones that were loaded with bells and whistles, but wouldn't make a decent phone call. This one delivers. The only knock I'd give it is that when the ringer is set to vibrate, the phone is so light, its a little hard to notice unless it is on pulse. I'd rather have it light though. Overall, favorite phone i have had.",4
"Great phone

This phone is what I was looking for. It's small, functional, great price and is Motorola. This one delivers. Overall, great phone, love it.",4
"Good service - no problems

I had no problms with this order or the product.",4
"Get one!

Great to have. Very handy - don't need a computer to keep your Zen charged up.",3
"Great!

Great to have handy in the car. It charges the Gizmo (Zen M 60 GB) super fast! And it's pretty, too, if you care. Snow white.",4
"Creative Zen Rapid Car Charger

Works like it should. No problems. Recommended",4
"Good Deal

Item works well - charges the Zen in about 1.5 hours. Only reason that I did not rate this at 5 stars is that the LED (tells you that the item is properly plugged into the car and into the Zen) is not very bright and is hard to see in bright sunlight. Since the Zen tells you that is being charged, this flaw is not really much of a problem.This item is worth having if you use the Zen in the car very much.",3
"Great

A real help when I forget to charge at home and am on the road.",4
"charger for ZEN

It the Creative Zen MP3 player is plugged with the charger and play at the same time in the car, it gives out squeaky sound.",1
"Car Charger

My opinion is, you would be better of purchasing the ""Creative Zen"" charger, not this cheap knock off version. The only reason why I purchased it because I misplaced the real deal (while moving) that I purchased from Creative. I knew that this wasn't going to be as good as the original one I purchased, but I didn't expect it to me so cheap. People don't intentionally drop stuff, sometimes it just happens. I dropped this cheap imitation knock off and it cracked open. Hopefully, I will find the real one that I purchased from Creative, which by the way I dropped at least 3 times since I had it and not to my surprise, this particular still works. I just can't find it at the moment. :-<",1
"Now & Zen

I have no use for this device since Zen is out and never was in and Apple rules the world.",1
"exactly what i needed!

this was exactly what i wanted! i could not find it in stores, and with the price of gas as it is, its silly to drive around looking for small items like this! plus i tried and had to return them! So I ordered this, it came quickly and does exactly what i wanted! Now i can listen to books while i travel since reading and driving is not recommended (ha ha)and not worry about the MP3 running out juice before i reach my destination!",4
"Creative Zen auto charger

Product worked great with my Creative Zen Sleek Photo. It was also color matched so it looked great too.",4
"At Last

I have been looking for this Zen MP3 charger for awhile and I finally found it on Amazon. It was exactly what I needed.",4
"Creative car charger

The charger worked great, the price was the best part. IT arrived on time, excellent service.",4
"Good but for one thing...

If you plan to charge your Zen product while playing music in your car via an FM device instead of a direct AUX cable connection, you will get a ton of static/interference. Otherwise, I loved how it worked.",3
"Zen car charger

I decided to include a car charger with my recent purchase of the home charger due to the pricing of this product. I thought, for the money if it's not of great value it's worth the gamble. Well it turns out the price is great as the quality of this product. I can finally listen to endless music in my vehicle and no longer worry about battery life.Very satisfied!",4
"Does what it's supposed to do...

Good car charger and worked as expected. Like others, I also encountered a loud hissing noise while playing my MP3 player with the charger connected.",3
"Great Product!

Easily fits right into your car-charger port and allows extended hours of viewing for your Zoom Vision W (30GB & 60GB). Initially it's a little hard to fit the end of the charger into your player,but after a applying a little force, it fits like a charm! Good Buy!",3
"Does what its supposed to do!

I've only had this charger for about a month and so far so good. I really like that it locks into place on my Zen so it does't fall off.",4
"Works well.

Serves its purpose and works well and quick. I like the light on it that shows if it is plugged in the right way because it is a hassle to try to look at my MP3 player every time, I can just look to see if the light is on.",4
"Not as pictured, ordered two, both dead after 1 use

I ordered two of these to keep my Zen Vision:M charged on the go. After one use each both of them have stopped working. The one pictured is not what I received; there was more of a wedge-shape to the 12-volt adapter. The charger pictured looks more like the one I ordered two years ago from a different company that is still functioning perfectly. It could be that Fosman has changed its design as these components never seem to be trademarked, even my other charger is a mystery.As I paid $25 US for shipping two of these and three small Zen-compatible data cables to my address I don't think I will be bothering to cough up for the return postage. Hopefully the data cables and a 12 volt to USB adapter will be a better solution, or at least one that can survive more than a day. Disappointed with the quality of this purchase, especially with such a high shipping & handling fee. No reflection on the seller; the goods were shipped in original packaging and not previously used...just poorly made.",0
"Great piece of equipment - a must for travelers!!

I was very happy that I purchased the Zen Rapid Auto Charger for my Zen Vision M player. Now, along with a separate tape cassette type converter for the dash, I can play all my tunes and not lose power on a long drive!I am extremely satisfied with this product and recommend it highly.",4
"great car charger

I bought this from amazon,& it is grrrrreat charges my zen vision m in 1&1/2hrs. buy it you will love it if you have a zen.........",4
"Works well to charge, but not during play.

This charger comes in handy on a long trip to charge your Creative Zen Sleek before and After play. The only issue I have is that I hear a buzzing sound when charging during playing.",3
"zen car charger

I got this for a such a low price when I ordered my zen case. It works perfect & it's great to have in my vehicle for trips or if I forgot to charge at home. Received very quickly as well.",4
"replacement

Replaced the original manufacturer's product with this one, which already has outlasted the original. Quick service.",4
"Weak connector

The connector broke a week after I got it. The wire pulled right out of it, and without misuse.",0
"Cheap, but it works

This is my second one. Very good price and it works. Just be gentle with it or it will break.",3
"car charger

I order this car charger with high hopes. It only worked for one week. I am very disappointed with this product and hope to return it to the seller.",0
"Fantastic value

After a long search for a charger for my Creative Zen Vision: M, I found this product. I was surprised (pleasantly) by the low cost and decided to take a chance. I have been very happy with how this works in my car and recommend it highly.",4
"travel charger

This is a generic charger for Motorola phones and headsets-please see which ones in their description-. It works fine.I had to push a little harder to connect it to the headset than my original Motorola charger i lost but seems to work fine and the price was right",3
"Works great!

The stereo adapter works great. I can finally connect my phone to a PC speaker to play music. Experiencing 0 problems with the adapter.",4
"Don't spend the money!!!

The product does not properly fit the RAZR. Once trimmed to fit and placed, the crystals bring to fall off. This produst is $70 worth of crap!I'm sorry I had no choice below 1 star to rate it.",0
"Excellent Mobile Phone

Well, this is not a phone.... this is a computer. I am a computer person. Since I have this MDA mobile phone, I am able to connect to internet and browse web pages with no problem. Bluetooth is straighforward. I installed some pocket-pc games that keep me entertained in some lazy times. I can use it as a mp3 player, camera, storage, keep favorites, and more. The stereo earbuds that come with the product allows me to listen music and receive phone calls at the same time!!!T-mobile is doing an excellent job in keeping signal where I got dead spots with ""other"" provider.",4
"Best phone I have ever had!

I am not going to write about options this phone has - that you can read from official Nokia web site, but...This phone is unusual, beautiful, stylish and has a very good reception, works with bluetooth. The only minus I can point is that if you have to dial a lot of phone numbers - that's not the phone for you. It has a rotator and to dial you have to rotate to each and every number. Though if you can program numbers in to the memory and use it from there - that's another thing: you can use bluetooth or infrared or GPRS to transfer numbers from your current phone, it is convenient and fast!I have this phone since it was released in Europe and I still have it as my favorite, I am going to use it as long as it works and Nokia's phones work a looooong time.",4
"AMAZING phone

yes, the dial takes some getting used to. but once u get the hang of it, it becomes very very easy. a lot of people say texting takes too long. i agree it takes longer than on a keypad, but the intuitive programming in text mode is very helpful.before buying this phone, i read every review i could find online. and i have to agree, that the reason u would buy this phone is for its styling rather than its practicality or ease of use. however, for a phone that's supposedly built for looks, it's packed with features. sure it doesn't support java and doesn't come with any games, but when was it decided that a phone had to have games? other reviews complained that the camera resolution is also not that great, but i think for a phone camera it's decent. besides, i don't use my phones to take pictures. i have a 6 megapixel camera for that.summarily, i'd have to say this phone was worth every penny. it has everything a cell phone needs. it dials out, it recieves calls (great sound quality and reception, btw), has voice dial and voice activated features, stores contact numbers, has a date book and planner, text messaging with a multimedia format, et cetera, et al.and oh yeah, did i mention how gorgeously STYLED this phone is? thin, lithe, retro-60's chic, pulsing lights, and a mirror finish on the screen. 'nuff said. i'm keeping this phone until it falls apart. and then i'm going to buy it again. ;-)",4
"Voice dial.

The last commenter had some very valid comments; I'd like to add that although it's a bugger to dial with that little rotary (and text messaging is downright akin to sending smoke signals), you can use voice dialing to dial. I use this with a bluetooth headset (Jabra 250V) -- just press the button on the headset, the phone beeps, say the name, it plays the name back to you for confirmation, and it dials. The phone stays in my backpack or pocket the whole time.You can also download software from Nokia for this to manage contacts, numbers, schedules, move around mp3s and pictures, create ringtones, and lots of other neat stuff. You can do all that over the unit's bluetooth.Good points: audio quality and reception, speakerphone (LOUD for such a small device) bluetooth, infrared, radio (you need a special headset for that, not included), camera (lousy quality, but heck, it's there if you need it), small size (like 2 iPod shuffles), zappo-neat Tron styling and glowing buttons. You can hang up by snapping the pop-up earpiece closed. The perfect hardware to use while ordering shaken, not stirred, beverages.Bad points: Icky dialing and operation. Non-user replaceable battery (though Nokia will do it for you; I tested them on this, and their customer service was GREAT. Has a bit of a reputation (propogated by Nokia marketing) for a ""fashionista"" phone. Mirror ed screen makes seeing the screen difficult in daylight (which is not a problem for me since I live in Oregon).",3
"Most wonderfulll mobile in the world... BY FAR

This phone is amazingly wonderfull... Best Style in the world.When I want to impress someone, I leave my Sony Ericsson P910 at home (who would imagine that!) and change to my new 7280;The ""dial"" system amazes everyone (altough it's not something you get used to it easyly...).It's small, it's the most beautifull, it has so many other features... bluetooth, infrared, and more and more...I would like a belt house for it... when I find it, I will give a 5.Sami",3
"The lipstick!

This phone is quite unique, but you need to be very careful with it. If you are known to be even slightly rough with anything, then you might want to look at their more stout 7380.This phone is not a woman's phone by the name 'lipstick' but it probably would be safer being kept in someones purse. I kept it in my pocket and am a very skinny guy, hardly bumping into anything, and it still tends to hit the hang up button alot (thus turning off the phone).Also once you get it in your hands you can feel that the entire case feels like a very thin, almost eggshell like plastic. It feels breakable, but underneath is a thick metal plate holding all of the mechanics safe. So even if it feels like its going to shatter in your grip or fall apart in your palm, you really only need to make sure you don't scratch the plastic.Main flaws of the phone (for me);~power button is raised and not flush with the phone (obviously due to style), which caused me to accidentally turn off the phone when it was in my pocket and by slightly leaning against just about anything.~rotary dial is literally the soul of the phone, and mine died. There is a seller on ebay that has cheap replacements for $17, and its easy to switch out. But by doing so you will have to break the warranty sticker on the phone.~my phone had random stickers on the red plastic (once slide open), which were hard and obnoxious to remove! I think my phone might have been a refurb!~As with the other very sexy 7380, the mirror front is a nice touch but makes it impossible to use outside in most daylight.~possibly just on mine, but the speaker is somewhat weak. It eventually gave out and all sound came from the side port (speaker phone out i think). I'm typically good at personal repairs but i doubt that i can fix something like this easily so its going to have to stay like that.With all of this in mind, do remember that i'm a somewhat physically active guy, but no moron. I kept my phone safe, and refused the craving to play with the dial by swinging the phone back and forth with it (cause it is sort of fun...but DONT!). But even with my caution, just keeping it in my pocket eventually damaged the dial and the the fact that it kept turning off is sort of annoying, but my own doing.If your looking for a high tech phone that is pure style, then get this. If you've ever broken a phone before by your own actions, look for something else!",4
"Failed to work with Windows 7

I purchased this headset because my previous headset broke. I needed something with a low profile, which could be transported in a laptop case without risk of being damaged. After reading the reviews, I elected to purchase this product. When the product arrived, I tried to integrate it with my Windows 7 laptop. This laptop has built-in bluetooth capability, but unfortunately, I could not discover the headset. The bluetooth dongle was able to be plugged into the device, but the drivers failed to install for it. I tried installing the BlueSoleil software included with the headset, but I kept getting an error that indicated I needed a newer version of the software for it to be compatible with Windows 7.After searching for a while, I was able to find the latest version of BlueSoleil, but the installation failed with Error 183. Even when I tried to run it in Windows XP compatibility, the install failed. After 3 weeks of trying, I have been unable to get this headset working with my laptop.Another reason I recommend against this product is the design of the headset. Plain and simple, it is not designed for people with long hair or large heads. Since I typically tie my hair up in a low-to-mid ponytail, the headset could not fit comfortably on my head.Getting support on this product, by the way, is next to impossible. This product is imported, and the Hisonic website is actually for their Karaoke products. I've waited about 10 days for a response from the company regarding updated drivers for the dongle and headset, but with no luck. All around, this product is a bad deal.",0
"Stereo profile great, headset profile terrible

First thing, the drivers shipped with these are a joke. They are from 2004 and they don't install with Vista. The drivers that Vista found blue screen when trying to pair. I downloaded the latest BlueSolei but they want me to pay for them. I haven't decided what to do about that yet.The user's manual is pretty bad. It has instructions on how to pair the headphones with various devices, and they all disagree on how to get the headphones into pairing mode. The website that is in the back of the manual doesn't even list these headphones as something they sell, much less actually give support.I finally get them paired to my PC. The headphones support two bluetooth profiles: advanced audio, which gives stereo sound and the media controls (play, pause, next/previous track); and a headset profile, which gives mono sound and a microphone. I bought these because I want to listen to stereo music and movies, but also want to use it for gaming; talking to my friends while playing.The advanced audio functions are wonderful. The sound quality is great. Much better than expected with bluetooth. The controls work with no extra software.The headset functions are terrible. The sound quality is terrible. The sound is garbled and you can almost make out what is being said. After muting the headset (with the bluetooth driver) it switches back to advanced audio and the same playback is beautiful again. I even tried out a friend's headset that he uses for his cell phone and it sounded fine, so I'm pretty sure it is the headphones that are at fault.I haven't decided what to do yet. If I was only interested in the stereo playback, I would keep these. Since I really want a headset with a mic too, I am considering sending them back.",2
"Super cool device

I use this with my Blackberry Curve. The play/pause/volume and skip controls make listening to my music a breeze and the sound quality is pretty good. Occasionally the sound drops out for a half-second or so, and the controls take a while to get used to.",3
"great product (bought from another site)

I have this product it works perfectly on my desktop, laptop, android cell phone and on my iphone 3gs sound quality is excellent in-call sound is high and so is the microphone. Overall excellent product. I might purchase more for my family as gifts; these are comfortable to wear while sleeping as well (listen to music) battery life does last for 10hours (listen to music and using for phone calls) 3hours to fully charge using the wall adapter usb port 4hours to charge (my own experience) on this product, but still I love it.",4
"Hard to Classify

So, I purchased this headset because I was wanting to use it on my laptop and desktop. I figured as a bonus, I could use it with my Android. It works pretty well with my Android, even if it's a little annoying to get it connected; if I don't do the steps in the right order I have to pull the battery from my phone to reboot it.My desktop has Windows 7 Ultimate and my laptop has Vista (I believe it's just the Home version) and I can't get this to work with either.It was impossible to try and find anyone to support it, heck I can't even find the manufacturers website. The bluetooth dongle that it comes with is garbage, but I did eventually get the drivers loaded on my Windows 7 machine. I don't know if it was a coincidence, but shortly after trying to first load the drivers for the bluetooth dongle (which failed several times), Windows 7 wanted to update. I let it update and also walked away from it for a day. I came back and it wanted another update, I updated it and then after monkeying with it, I was able to get the dongle to install. Yay! BUT, I can't get the headset drivers to install now. It detects the device, but fails out when it attempts to load drivers for it. Boo!I can't even get the dongle to load on my Vista box, it wanted to me to install some Toshiba bluetooth manager. That POS software clocks out my computer whenever I try to connect the headset to it.I decided not to return it because I was a little afraid what that process would have been like, plus I liked using it with my phone more than I thought.I really enjoy the style, I can wear them for typically over an hour before I notice them. Phone calls have been spotty, some calls it worked just fine and others not so much.So...I would say if you're purpose is to use this with a phone, go for it! If you're wanting to use it with a PC...Um...maybe not.",1
"a fantastic flashlight

I originally saw this flashlight at WalMart, and bought several for family and friends. They were a huge hit and everyone requested additional ones but the store was sold out, so I went to the URL on the package [...] which redirected me here to Amazon. I am thrilled to find this source - now I can stock up for future gifting. These fit on the smallest pocket/purse items, such as cell phones or the cases for tiny fold-up reading glasses, and are fantastic for reading restaurant menus and concert/theater programs or finding items in a purse under the dimmest lighting conditions. Stick one on a flat keychain surface to light up home and car door locks. They are so small/thin they do not seem to add at all to the size of whatever you stick them on, yet they provide really good light.",4
"wonderful little flashlight

I was so surprised with this little flashlight. I have had many keychange flashlights. This one actually has better lighting than some full flashlights.",4
"At least it's tiny.

""Illuminate your life!"" says the package. But only if your life is very small and dark.The advantage here is that this flashlight is very small. I stuck one to my cell phone and it still fits in the case. But the two LEDs aren't very bright. They're good enough to help me get my key in the lock, but are pretty worthless unless you're within 2-4 inches of what you need to see.",2
"must for every mom

It was promptly delivered and shipped free. It works fine n is a life saver in dark when you kid in your hand n need to find key hole to get in the house. Its an led light so it has lot longer life. Other places sell it for $10 + s/h. This is a good deal.",4
"Not good

Believe me, they can do better than this. The reception is not good. My friends always complain they can't hear me. I had to take off this headset and then everything is normal.Waste of money, though it is not expensive.",0
"Very disappointed

I bought it 2 months ago. The first week it worked pretty good. But after it went off automatically even I just took it from the charger. Plus it has a very bad design for the control button. The button is hard to control for on/off. Sometimes it's really painful to turn it on since if you push it for a little bit long, it's in discovering mode. And it can be easily turned on when it is in the pocket and redial the last phone number. Trust me, my friends are being called by it for couple times which makes me keep it out of pocket.",0
"Great for the price...

Even though this product seems a little outdated in its appearance, I have been pleased with it. It was good for the price. I use it in the vehice and when I am in my apartment. It frees up my hands to drive and also to multi-task at home. Some of the reviews complain of not hearing on it very well. That was a concern of mine when I bought it, but I haven't had much trouble with the hearing it at all. There have been only a few times. Other than that, it fits on the ear pretty well (although this is my first bluetooth product). Overall, I have been pleased.",3
"Looks aren't everything

All i really have to say is that, it looks prettier than it works. it just goes to show me that i should of just spent a little more money for better quality.",1
"Anacrónico

Básicamente el auricular es bueno, el problema es que corresponde a una generación de celulares descontinuada. El cargador vigente es el mini USB y este auricular emplea la entrada anterior de Motorola por lo que nos obliga a traer 2 cargadores portátiles y dos para el carro. Por otro lado, es bastante más grande que los de modelo reciente y algo estorboso.",2
"just a little bit heavy

the Motorola HS815 Bluetooth Wireless Headset - Blue/Siver, is just a little bit heavy but have a good transference of sound, and it is listened to strong.",2
"bluetooth earpiece

I hate this product.... It only lasts after one conversation.This is what I get for buying a used product- sometimes buying new is the best.",0
"Click and Get

I am very much satisfied with this product and your service. The delivery was as per the date and the product quality as exactly we expected. I would like to give a tag to your product and service is ""Click and Get"".. The Most Reliable and Trusted Online Service. Keep it up guys.. Great Job!!!ThanksSnehungsu",4
"Motorola HS815 Bluetooth

Works well. Wish it had a separate on/off button. Very sensitive, can re-dail a number too easily. Overall, very satisfied with purchase.",3
"Okay -- At Best

This headset is truly nothing special. I've used it for just over a month, and the unit does not keep its charge for the stated time. 45 minutes is the approximate time I've experienced. Additionally, the distance range from phone to bluetooth is far from perfect. If you leave your phone in another room, or the signal must pass through walls, the other party on the phone cannot hear you, and the phone states ""Bluetooth Signal Weak.""However, when the unit is charged, and when there is not a far distance between the unit and the phone, the reception is very good. Generally, I can hear other party very clearly, and they can hear me. The volume can be adjusted very high, which is nice when there is background noise.The design of how the unit hooks on the ear has much to be desired. You cannot really adjust the headset very well, as the earhook only moves in one direction -- that is, it swivels to allow use of either ear.Overall, I am certainly not thrilled with the product. I wish I had put the money toward another, better unit.",1
"Love it

For the money this is a great buy. This is my first bluetooth headset, and I have to admit I'm hooked. My only problem is learning how to press the buttons to get the right response--connect, hold, disconnect, etc. Maybe it's me.",3
"Just an ok headset

I bought this headset about a month ago. After I used it for couple times, I find it lacks lots of good features. 1) It doesn't have automatically re-connect feature after the BT connection is lost with the phone. You have to go through the hassel to reestablish the link. 2) no mute function which is a must feature for business. 3) If you put in the pocket, you could easily hit the re-dial button.Instead of this, I would highly recommend the scala-500 which is the best BT headset I have used. Purchase from CompUSA for $10. Much better model.",1
"Entry level to Bluetooth

This product works great with all of my bluetooth phones. If you are looking for a low cost device that provides a lot functionality this product is for you. The only negative is the size, it is larger than the newer bluetooth devices.",3
"pretty good purchase

I've been using the device for three months after I broke a Scalia headset. The device pairs quickly and easily to my RAZR V3. It is a bit difficult to get the thing on my ear at times but once it's on it stays there. The sound quality is okay, not as good as the Scalia. I've never been told in all the times I used it that I could not be heard. So I guess the microphone works well. Overall, for the price, it's a great purchase. You can spend more for others and probably get better features and reception but if you only need it while in the car or when shopping it's well worth it.",3
"Poor sound

This product's microphone doesn't pick up my voice very well, and injects a lot of hiss. The few times I've used it, I've had to switch to the handset in order for people to understand me. I'd use it if I had to make a call in the car -- where I can talk loudly and I need my hands free -- but not otherwise. This is really disappointing, since my wife has a different model Motorola headset and it's clear as a bell.",1
"Good input, Bad output

I could hear well on this bluetooth, but people could not hear me very well (voice sounded far away, static in the background). Finally, I had to give up and return the product.",1
"its a very expensive unit for a fair price

it is a great product for the money Very pleased with the unit and the people who i bought it from",4
"Could not even get it on

This device hurt my ear. I was trying to replace my old set with this one, but have to return it.It is not flexible enough, so it takes a few minutes to put it on and requires both hands. Once it was on my ear started hurting. Bad, outdated product. Pay more buy somthing better",1
"Works for me!

I have found the HS815 to be comfortable and reliable. And the price was fantastic!!",4
"Poor Product Not Worthy of Your Money

Unreliable product, unfortunately.The on-off switch to the Bluetooth is wildly inconsistent, sometimes it will work and other times it won't. Sometimes it won't turn off no matter how many times you press the ""off"" switch. I put this piece of junk away and will buy a better, more reliable piece.",0
"HS815 BLUETOOTH WIRELESS HEADSET - BLUE/SILVER

THE ON/OFF SWITCH IS VERY SENSITIVE AND TURNS ON WHEN BEING CARRIED IN CASE OR HANDBAG MAKING IT NECESSARY TO CHARGE MORE OFTEN. THE CAR CHARGER WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH RAZOR MODEL 3V I HAD. THERE WAS NO CLUE TO THIS WHEN I ORDERED IT AND HAD TO BUY AN ADDITIONAL CAR CHARGER. SEEMS OTHERWISE FINE.",2
"Junk

Worked for a very short while, but unreliable.Battery life ... about an hourHook up to device ... sometimesAmazon replaced it with a new unit, which was just as bad.I will now have to buy a new unit.",0
"JR's Wireless Bluetooth

The Motorola HS815 is a very simple earpiece to use. It is comfortable. I keep an extra one so I can talk to family on long driving trips. I also have purchased one for my husband. I like the capability of being able to use it on either ear. I will purchase another one in the future.",3
"Great item!

Purchased this for my husband, and he is thrilled with it! Since I have to look at it, the looks were also important to me. It is unobtrusive and yet attractive. The sound quality is excellent, and even works well in the mountains of this area, which is rather tricky at best.",4
"Motorola HS815 Bluetooth Meets My Expectations

I was very pleased with the quality of this product and how well it works.The quality of sound is very good as well as the microphone capabililties.It is everything that I wanted in a Bluetooth for hands on driving of my vehicle while using my cell phone.",4
"Very marginal product

Like others, I bought this headset because it's a Motorola, and I figured it'd worked beautifully with my (Cingular) Moto Razr. (I actually bought two, one for me and one for my wife; we have the same Razr phone.) Was I disappointed! The biggest problem is that the phone doesn't know to automatically hook up with the headset when they are both near each other, even after I've paired them. So each time I want to use the headset, I have to dig through my phone's menu to establish the connection. This is a royal pain. What's more, it's almost never clear whether the headset is 'on' such that the phone can recognize it. About 25% of the time, even when I've turned on the headset (hold button down 5 seconds), the phone doesn't 'find' the headset. I have to keep randomly pressing the button until, by luck, the phone and headset hook up. Very frustrating. My brother has a cheap (~$30) that works great. Buy plantronics. Stay away from this.",2
"Very easy to use

This headset is very easy to use and the battery life is long for the headset (If you use it all the time, it will last all day; If you use it once or twice a day, it will last you for several days). The volume control is in a conveneient place and you can use the earpiece in either ear. The sound quality is very good when talking on the ear piece.I only have problems answering the phone with the earpiece (it won't answer the phone when I press the earpiece button), so I figured out how to set up the earpiece to automatic answer after 5 seconds (you do this by setting it up on the phone) and this function has worked very well for me.Take into consideration that I use this headset with a Motorola Phone (SLVR Pink L7) and that may be a reason why I have little trouble with this headpiece.",3
"Pretty good

So far this headset has worked pretty good. It took a couple of times for it to fit better on my ear. It feels loose, but it doesn't fall off. Good clarity- people can hear me and I can hear them good. Just wish ear piece could be adjustable for people with smaller ears!",3
"So far no complaints...worth 15 bucks.

I can't complain for 15 bucks, does what it suppose to and is being very useful companion for my phone.",3
"Worked fine for 18 months or so

I got this as a gift and it was a loyal headset and then one day it refused to take a charge. Cheaper to replace than repairing it. For the current price, less than 25 you cant go wrong in my opinion.",4
"Easy to use and excellent performance

Reception and transmission are excellent. It is very easy to use and is quite comfortable. At the price purchased, the HS815 gets a big thumbs up.",4
"Fatal problems

The good: easy setup, lightweight, sound quality.The horrible: the ear lock flips vertically (dog ear friendly), keeps on calling people by itself which is very embarrassing.Bottom line: get the hs820 instead.",1
"Probably a Good Headset

Here's the problem. I purchased this headset to go with my SprintPCS Treo 650. It is recognized by the Treo...mates properly. Finally, I get one call out of it. At the end of the call, the headset locks up and only a reboot of its firmware program by plugging it into the charger, will reset it. All in all, it is useless for me. I have upgraded the Treo to the latest firmware but it is no different. Fearing a defective headset, I tried it with my wife's Motorola cell phone and it works perfectly.With tech support, one company is pointing at the other for the flaw. I had checked the respective sites for compatibility issues prior to purchasing the headset, but they were wrong in their reporting. Alas, the saga continues with the heaset permanently plugged into its charger, never seeing use.The reason for the ""3"" rating is that I believe this to be a good headset, but the wrong match and no support for me.",2
"Improve at on and off button.

When I put it at my shirt pocket,it's so easy to switch on by itself.",2
"Good Entry Level Bluetooth headset

As an 'entry level' BlueTooth headset, this is a great deal. $20-$30 bucks, built by Motorola, and it gives hands free capability! Like some other people mentioned... don't put it in your pocket unless you turn it OFF first - otherwise you'll redial the last call. I got mine used for $20 from an 'Amazon Marketplace' vendor, and am glad to try out BlueTooth with this name-brand device. I may move up to a more expensive headset in the future, but for now this covers my limited needs - it works with my Motorola RAZR, and it was cheap.",4
"easy

i was skecptal at frist because of the price. but if u want a good ear piece thatis very easy to pair, then this is the one for u.it seems to be big but very comfortable.",4
"Don't use this for recording

My first Motorola HS815 was great. I used it to record my weekly podcasts by phone. Then, my editor started noticing static and said I soundly like I was in a barrel. I don't know what happened but I assumed it was this bluetooth since I had also started experiencing static when chatting on non-recorded calls. I bought a new one of this same model. It is no better than the first one. It could be my phone, but the phone works fine (no static) when I'm not using the HS815. Just thought I would mention it in case you are planning to use this device for recorded phone calls.",2
"Blue ears

I allready purchesed 2 pair of hs815i believe it is a very good product for a number of reasonsi like the loop behind the ear. very easy to change left or right earhas a very loud speaker (i drive a truck you know)i find the sound quality very clear and crispy.and for the price you cant go wrong.i had some other Motorolas before but i find the HS815 the best for the money and the loudness.very good productG RISKA ONT CANADA",3
"Coulda been a contender...

I purchased a T-Mobile stripe and was, at first, quite pleased. The ergonomics are decent - definitely better than my 1st generation RAZR (ugh!), despite the rather small screen size. I like the slim profile and smoothed edges. The camera performs well enough for a phone - some day soon the phones will actually have good cameras. Sound quality is acceptable. BUT... and this is a big ol Hurley sized but... the Bluetooth is crippled so that it only permits interaction with headsets. I could not interface with my laptop or my other phone via Bluetooth. It appears that T-Mobile has disabled these aspects of Bluetooth to force me to use their web based $ervice$ to extract photos from my phone or obtain ringtones or wallpapers. I sure wish T-Mobile had been a little more precise in their features description so I didn't have to go through the hassle of returning this otherwise fine phone.",1
"Grade S for satisfactory

Samsung Stripe t329 myFaves Phone (T-Mobile)Good Things: The phone is unbelievably light. Easy to useBad Things: 1)Is it Bluetooth compatible? the sales rep said it was, but I can't get mine to work.2)It rings even while on silent mode, it a very LOW ring, but it woke me up 3)The lock application takes too many steps to lock/unlock also there's no one button shortcut. 4)The camera is very low quality.4)The speaker phone is LOW and you cannot close the phone while using it.I just switched to T-mobile because of their 1000 minute promotion, however I may be switching back to my old service. I'm not satisfied with my free phone (it was supposed to be $30) or the reception.",1
"You get what you pay for.

I really do not think that this is the charger that you are looking for. I sure found that out, I mean it fit my LG Fusic great, and charged about twice although after that it was shot. So I would suggest forking out a little bit more money and buying something a bit better.",2
"It came, it worked, it destroyed

Update 10-16-12: Have had the charger about a month and it was working great. Did notice that I had to jam it in a little bit to get it to work, but it was charging. Well, today I tried to plug it in and realized that part of the charger had broken off inside my phone. I am currently unsure whether either will ever work again. Not good.",1
"Phone charger

Just what we needed and just as expected when it arrived. An extremely affordable replacement home charger. Worked like a champ! Can't beat the price either!!",4
"LG Cell Phone Home Charger

Just what I was looking for an extra Home charge for my LG VX 9700 cell phone. Had one needed a spare to go. Great value. Richard",4
"Not a good charger...

After a month of having this charger it stopped working. I had bought it for my Fusic LG phone and even though it was a good price it just stopped working after a month. Sad....",0
"it was just what I needed

At first, I was taken back by how cheap it was selling for. Since it was less than $4, I thought it was worth the risk. I have to say it's better than the one that came with my phone. At least this charger has a light indicator on the plug so you know it's drawing power. That's pretty good. This can't be beat for the price you pay.",4
"Works

I got this for a original VX9800 I have that I lost the power cord for. I got it in the mail and plugged it right in and started charging right away with no problems. The only downside I could see is it feels a little flimsy but they get the job done and as long as I don't go throwing it around or treating it like garbage they will last a while.",3
"Great price, good quality, perfect charger for this model cell phone

This product arrived quickly, works perfectly for the cell phone I bought it for, and when considering the combined price of the item and shipping, cannot be bought elsewhere for the total cost or convenience. I would definitely purchase this again if necessary.",4
"excellent price

just what I was looking for. works perfectly and at such a low price. I would buy from them again.",4
"not compatible

this never worked with my phone... it kept coming up as incompatible and the nokia people said nothing but nokia would work. i don't know more thatn that but it did not work... i usually get stuff to work.",0
"close... but no cigar.

Give an infinite number of monkeys an infinite number of typewriters, the theory goes, and they will eventually produce prose the likes of Shakespeare. Well, it looks like nokia have been trying out this theory with handsfree/headphone kits. And they're nearly there... but not quite.Why? oh why? oh why? Do all mobile phone manufacturers insist on making music capable mobile phones with no way to get a fully functional handsfree custom set of headphones working with the mobile? why would a ""designer"" or an ""engineer"" do that? Have they ever used the devices they design? Who knows, eh? Maybe it's just the universe conspiring against me to make life ever harder ;-)I've got the same problem as the other reviewer(s) here where the bundled earphones fall out of my ears, so at the moment I can't use my phone's music playing features (which is really annoying), unless I use a standard adaptor and for-go the really useful handfree mic that you get with the ""official"" headphones.Until I saw these headphone...Naturally I assumed the headphones would be of the same or similar quality as the bundled nokia handfree headphone which are just about acceptable. Unfortunately, these headphones aren't that good at their best, but to add insult to injury the headphones (just like the ones bundled!!!) don't fit in your ears properly and the bud shaped speakers are left (by the poor over ear clip design) facing half in your ear and half out. Because of this design (which you might be able to change by heating the plastic to non specification temperatures and re-shaping it) there is virtually no bass, and the tinny sound is simply utter rubbish. In the interests of scientific testing I also forced the ear buds to point directly in to my ear where the sound was much better (but still not great), but unfortunately you can't make them stay there which is kind of pointless.overall? I still maintain that monkeys shouldn't make headphones, we just obviously don't share enough DNA to copy the design over to humans. I can only suggest they stop paying peanuts for the designs, and start getting humans (or even robots?) to make the headphones. Even if the cost of cash v's peanuts seems initially high and economically unviable, I think the public might start buying these products once they approve of them.Oh, sorry, just went off on a rant. The headphones? They're crap.",0
"wasted opportunity

a great idea these headphones seeing as the headphones that came with my 6230 (HDS3) fall out of my ears every 10 seconds and you have to hold the microphone close to your mouth...So these headphones solve that problem with a great design, clips over the ears to hold them in place, brilliant clip-on mic/control pad that can go on your collar, nice rugged plastic.However this is all wasted when you plug in... the sound on these headphones is awful, no bass, no sound balance, no subtlety: just blaring all the horrible tinny mids so it sounds like a 50p set of headphones from a christmas cracker. Should have stuck with the other ones which fell out the ears, at least they sound good...Pointless.",1
"makes my phone a decent mp3 player

I have a Nokia 6620 and bought it with the intention of it acting as an MP3 player as well as a phone. I put in a 1 GB MMC and loaded it up with AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, and other rock. Overall, the headphones are pretty good, though they could be a tad louder. (You can push the ear buds into your ears further to get louder sound, but they won't stay there.) I haven't yet made a call while wearing them, so I don't know how well the mic works. I think they are worth the price. I'd rate it 4.5 stars if I could.",3
"worst Bass

Dont purchase this item... It's not worth to listen Mp3. It supress all bass :(",0
"perfect for jogging and talking

yep, i'm one of those annoying peeps who talks too loud into his mobile while riding the tube to work, so shoot me!btw, great headphones, shame the mobile finally died after 6 years constant use & abuse",4
"Nokia Okia

This is a nice headset, friends. They're durable, very lightweight, sit comfortably over the ear and provide excellent stereo fidelity, while allowing some room for outside noise... I'm a letter carrier so I want to still hear what's going on around me while I'm listening to the radio or taking/making calls on the job. An all around good buy for the bucks.",4
"cell phone stereo headphones

they reproduce very good stero sound from the FM part of my phone have yet to try the mp3 capability. they sound ""odd"" during a phone call only because the person's voice is in both ears. otherwise overall a good set.",4
"Works for what I use it for.

I HATE earbud headphones, and they kept falling out when I put my helmet on, so these little babies looked like the solution to listening to the mp3 player and taking calls while riding (don't tell me its dangerous... its not loud enough to drown out ANYTHING.) The upside is these work really well in a helmet. The downside is A) its still a pop-port, i maybe should have gotten the 3.5mm adapter. and B) the microphone section is WAY too bulky and doestn have volume controls... and C) when not wearing the helmet, the left one doesnt fit right, and i dont have cauliflower ear or anything. Overall, though, its just what i needed.",3
"Excellent Product

I've had lots of trouble locating a headset locally so I opted for the online purchase. The price was good and the product has been excellent. I highly recommend this if you want stereo quality.",4
"Great headset

I like this product. The headset is comfortable to wear and the sound quality is good the cost.",3
"A++++

Served the purpose of partially protecting my sons phone, but what can say they are rubber & he's a young boy.",4
"Save your money

They look cheap and get dirty fast no matter what. Dust sticks to the rubber and it just isn't worth the purchase. They tare easily.",1
"Nice and cheaply priced to boot

Fit well. Seems to last long. Helps keep my phone in my side pants pocket. Priced well.",4
"Delivered as promised

The battery has the capacity to get me through a day. That was the goal. I am satified with the purchase.",4
"Who in their right mind is gonna buy this battery?

Who in their right mind is gonna buy this battery? Its advertised as an ""extended lithium-ion battery"" for SEVENTEEN bucks and they don't bother to tell you what the Amp/Hour (or milliAmp/Hour) rating on the battery is??My opinion: Caveat Emptor! (Buyer Beware)",0
"Big

It works fine but is kind of big and it's probably better just to get an extra battery.",2
"Batterys required

The original mAh (milliamphours) was 500 or 600. the 900 was a good improvement and did not increase the size of the pack.I have used it several times and it does appear to last longer than stock.I am glad these were really cheap and both on amazon. I bought one 900. and one 1000. Get both, you will thank me on the long trips!There is not much data on the difference between ""Hi-Capacity"" and ""Extended""But do your research, use google, read what you can learnand trust some of the reviewers because we are here to try to really help900 mAh Li-ion Battery for MOT V66 BLUE1000 mAh Hi-Capacity Li-Ion Cellular Phone Battery for Motorola V66 (Silver)How to tell? IT doesnt say the mAh?500- SNN5611B C4L311AGNCFC900- SNN5611B C4L243*GMEIC1000- SNN5617A C2PAC.YHLFAC (Says SNN5609 on amazon)The SNN### is the color and style (slim, extended, standard, silver, blue, etc)Not much different? Not really.How Do I know mine arent 500 or 900 or 800?I dont really unless I tested it using an electrical testing device.How do I know the 500/600 are stock? I did my research on the phone to find out what it was stocked with. Using the manual, website, google, etc.Is it worth it to buy the ""900"" and ""1000"" if it doesnt really say they are those ratings?Up to your choice, youre still using the phone for a reason!Believe me, good little cheap phones like these dont have lots of data to find.These are also older GSM 900mhz cellular systems.. compared to G3 G4 these days its oldJUST GET THE BATTERY!!I also have the Motorola Phone Tools v3 and v4 but never find the time to play with them on the usb cable...",4
"You'll likely be disappointed

If you purchase this cover for the LG Chocolate, you'll likely be disappointed. I could never get the covers to pop on and stay. I always felt like I was going to pull the 2 portions of the phone apart. I was able to get one part of the cover to stay, but then when I put the other part on, one or the other would pop loose.I will say that the company that shipped the cover was real responsive to providing another cover - just the half that wasn't working - but it didn't work any better. After messing around with it for 2-3 weeks, I finally just sent the whole thing back. They gladly refunded my money.",0
"Unavailable

I ordered this product Nov. 23, 2008, and about two weeks later (after I received an email saying it had shipped), I received another email saying it was out of stock and they were not planning to restock, so I don't understand why it's still being offered for sale. In light of my experience, I would think it would be a waste of your time to order this product (plus the hassle of waiting to receive a refund).",0
"Works Great!

So far, so great. It does indeed seem to hold more charge than the other batteries I've had. And it doesn't cause the phone to shut itself off while charging, as another battery did.",4
"Dull color

Its kind of Dull color. I would advice checking out silver, or himalya white instead",2
"The real deal - Audiovox, not a clone or a copy

The Audiovox phone kept giving me a message ""Not our charger"" when I used a third party car charger. So I searched Amazon and found this charger that looked to be the real thing. And it was very cheap because the CDM 8900 phone we use is quite out of date. So I took a chance and ordered it. Now a lot of products call themselves ""OEM"" or ""Original"", but many of them are really either just copies or just items that are usable in theory. But in practice, many of them, such as my old charger, are not really compatible. That is why my Audiovox phone was complaining and not charging. Evidently the voltage coming out of the bogus charger was not within the acceptable range for Audiovox phone. But this charger IS the real deal. It came with Audiovox instructions in an Audiovox box. And most importantly, it works fine. I no longer have any compatibility issues. It is a high quality product and is well manufactured. I reccomend this purchse.",4
"GREAT, HANDY, AND FULL OF FUN!!!

I bought this phone couple of days ago, i got used to it fast it is so easy and fun, do not listen to the bad reviews as they keep wanting more out of a phone, i personally recommend this phone to anybody that wants a camera phone not to mention the video recorder feature it has!! 4.5/5 (nothing is perfect) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED",4
"Useless Triband, might as well have only GSM 1900

This phone is advertised as a tri band phone. But the three bands that are supported are GSM850, GSM1900 and GSM1800. There is no GSM900 which is used all over the world except the USA. This phone thus can only be used inside the US only.The GSM850 and GSM1800 are useless bands, the 850 is used at very few places in USA and the 1800 is used some places in Scandinavia. But those places have GSM900 also.Any true international phone has to have at least GSM900 and GSM1900. Actually these two bands are enough. This phone boasts tri bands and only one band is useful, what is the rationale for this.Another big thing missing from this phone is the Bluetooth. Bluetooth is now considered as a must have feature in any decent mobile phone.SonyErricson goofs up again.",0
"Software to hardware ... a BAD phone

As another reviewer reported, the phone decided no one should hear me and I must use the hands free cable to make calls. This isn't all that bad except when the cord is all tangled up or not connected. Great feature.Other great features:- the connectors on the phone are fragile and protrude excessively- the user interface was designed by monkeys-- navigation is just plain stupid and inconvienient - anything you actually want is 5 levels down-- the phone directory is hard to use and you will never find something unless you remember what you called it-- the fonts are almost unreadable - cartoon letters on noisy backgrounds-- everything is hard to do with this interface-- some buttons are configurable and some aren't-- I write software for a living and I know crap when I see it- a camera on a phone is a pretty dumb idea anyway, but for those that think it important ... this camera is great at taking pictures of your pocket- the camera accidently turns itself on and drains the battery just when you need to make a call- there is no button on the outside to send a call to voicemail-- I sure would like to be able to send to voicemail with the camera buttonI hate this phone.",0
"Sony Ericsson Z500a

The following review is for the Sony Ericsson Z500a, and has been composed by one or more person(s):The Sony Ericsson is only a good phone for those who do not plan to spend very much time on their cell phone. This particular phone by Sony Ericsson, is definitely not their best! The maximum time this phone will hold the charge is approx. one hour. Therefore, if you intend to purchase this phone you might want to invest in a car charger also.If you are buying this phone because of the camera feature, it is highly advised you try a different phone. As they say you get what you pay for and this is a very cheap phone with little value to wireless communicators.This phone has, on more than one occasion and with more than one person, shut off and/or malfunctioned for no apparent reason. The overall rate for this phone is a stunning 61.3%*!*This percentage was obtained from an online source.",0
"WAY too critical of this very plush, feature-full phone

The camera is not the best on the market, in that I agree with the other reviewer, but this is an entry level camera phone which is sold at both Cingular and AT&T; for $100 (nice job on eBay). It has a great video camera, mp3 player (although 2-3 songs is the max it's a great feature), EDGE high speed internet, external picture caller ID's, etc. The list goes on for how well this SE phone does in out performing anything in its pricerange.GREAT BUY, definetly a great, solid phone.",4
"Very good

This phone is very nice, it has nice features and it's FREE!!! you can't beat that it is better than most camera phones out there get one now!!!! 5 stars out of 5",4
"It's super ugly!

I had this phone for 2 days before I decided to return it. The main reason was because of the size. It's gotta be the biggest phone, by far, that Cingular offers. I know a lot of people like big phones, but I swear this phone was designed for Shaq. The phone is also the ugliest phone that Cingular has. It's really fat and it has an internal antenna, which some people like, but I personally think it hurts the looks of the phone. I also found the ""click"" noise the phone made everytime I opened it annoying.The phone does have some pretty good features that I guess will appeal to a lot of people. It has EDGE for data, but I'm to poor to afford going online on my phone. It also has a 500+ space phone book, but I am a loner and I don't know that many people so that doesn't affect me either. In the end, I traded it for a Samsung E317 which I think has a better camera and screen.",1
"Wondering.....

Wow this phone is awesome but could anyone please tell me if this phone being sold here is UNLOCKED?!?! Just email me at swimchick12@ameritehch.net. Thanks!",4
"difficult to use

The screen and the sound are very good compared to my T68 and T616. You can now have animated wall paper. The phone is loud and pretty clear. But the ear plug is not loud at all. I use the same ear plug in my T616; and it is very loud.I think this phone is designed to be used for the Internet. Whereas the T68 and T616 are designed for calling. When you display the main manual, 1/3 of the items is Internet related. And they design the 5-way button really big. It is very easy to push around with this button.The worst thing about this phone is that the buttons are very difficult to push. The buttons are placed too far apart. They are very hard to reach with only the thumb. Beside this, all the buttons are flat. Although they are pretty big but because they are all flat and far apart, the buttons are very difficult to press. One good thing is that the buttons on the side of the phone and all the shortcut buttons can now be customized. By comparasion, the buttons on the T616 is small but they are raised and place close together. So, when you are holding the T616 in your hand, it is much easier to push the buttons with your thumb.This phone does not support bluetooth or infared anymore. The phone have a big phone book and can play MP3 and has a very good display with theme and stuff like that. BUT you can't get all these files from your computer easily and cheaply becasue there is no easy way to connect the phone to your computer. You can sync with other phone via MMS and get the ringtones and pictures from the mobile web; BUT! it is gonna cost you.The speaker phone is pretty good. But the phone only let you use the speaker phone after you have made the connection and you have to flip the phone open. And you have to push the button twice to enable the speaker phone. And you have to tell your friend to hold his hoses while you are trying to switch to the speaker phone. This is just too much.It has voice dialing but you cannot catagorize the phone numbers anymore. No more voice command for Home, Mobile, or Work. So, you will have to record 3 different voice for every single person in your phone book if they all have 3 different phone numbers.Style wise, the Z500a looks cheap with the cheap plastic look. The T68 and the T616, on the other hand, look very classy.I am not a big fan of flip phone. The only good flip phone is the Motorola V60i. (yes. I have a V60) The new models from Motorola are not that easy to use though.Bottom line. If you can push the buttons with ease, then the Z500 is a pretty good phone.",2
"Picture Quality is REAL BAD !!!

I bought this cell phone because I am from JAPAN and expected the same quality as Japanese advanced technologies in this cell phone.The picture quality is real bad. You can't choose or edit the photo much. If you are sensitive for visual, I don't recommend this phone at all.",1
"A nice, cheap, jack-of-all-trades phone

I got this phone about six months ago, and at the time I didn't care for it. My mom got it for me because it was cheap. But over the next month I came to really admire it for all that it did: take pictures, record video, allow for the creation of ringtones, and receive signal better than any phone I had ever had before.It's sort of a ""jack of all trades, master of none"" phone, as it doesn't really do any of those previously mentioned things as good as some other phones (except receive signal, perhaps). I like it that way.The only problem is that a few days ago my screen started bugging out on me. Sometimes the screen doesn't light up and display when someone calls, or when I open up the phone. The sound has also started fading in and out. It could just be my particular phone though. I'll try and get it fixed, and then see if it works better.That's the only blemish as far as I'm concerned, though.",3
"GREAT PHONE!

let me start by saying that this is an awesome phone! i absolutely love it, i just got it on wednesday. thew screen is vibrant, the camera is very good and the video recording is awesome! this baby can also record sound and can be used as a speaker phone. i love how the buttons are places, its easier to text message with this kind of buttong setup especialy if you have big hadns like me. the z500 also supports edge technology, fast internet fast transfering! and the button lights are wonderful, its a beautiful amber/orange color. looks so cool in the dark. did i mention this phone got a external color screen that you can use to take self portrait on.i know people say that this phone lacks the bluetooth.... personaly i dont even know what that is, ill never use it :) anyways, you want a fun and cool phone that makes all ur friends envy you, get the sony ericsson z500. oh yea, also, i dont feel like the cover of the phone is cheap plastic-like at all, it seems really solid my phone is also totaly gray, not blue.",4
"My favorite Phone to date....

I have owned this phone for a half a year and it has been the most durable, reliable and easiest to use cell phone I have ever owned. I really have no qualms about my phone except that it wont let me send my pictures to my email because it wants a password I never gave it. Other than that the phone is amazing i get good quality pictures and its perfect for capturing random moments. If youre looking for a durable phone with amazing service get the z500.",3
"Worst phone i've ever bought

I hate this phone more than anything in my life. I bought it back in February and have had it replaced 4 times since then. Do not buy.CONSpoor receptionpoor picture qualityfreezes up like a computerdoesn't ring very loudpoor sound quality altogetherBULKYPOOR SCREEN QUALITYno antenayou can't see the screen in the suncan't read the outside screen when the light is outvery slow response to keystakes pictures in purse when closed (only 2 of mine did that)POOR BATTERY LIFE, won't last a whole work dayannoying warning about hearing damage if the ringer is on high (except for the fact that i can't even hear it when it's on high)annoying clicking when you open or close phonethe home charger won't stay in the phone, only my car charger stays connectedsometimes the buttons won't workPROSyou can change the ugly cheap plastic cover",0
"A Teen's Phone

Let me tell you, as a teen, this phone is awesome! It has everything a typicall teen needs in a phone: media messaging, yahoo and aim, mp3 ringers, and a digital camera. I have had it for a couple of months myself.Lets start with the appearance: all the girls that have seen it said it was ugly. All the guys look at it in awe and go ""that is AWESOME,"" then they all envy me. Dunno whats going on there. The Interior is OK. The oversizes keys are nice, because i usually hit the wrong numbers on other phones and end up dialing the police department when i wanna call bob or something like that. The screen is pretty good, 65k colors, as is the outside display, and it seems as if Sony is favoring this screen size.Durability: hey, real nice. I have dropped this phone ALOT, the worst that happened was that it froze and i had to turn it on and off again.other stuff: cingular charges alot for ringers, but there are alot of free site sout there. it plays mp3s really nice. when i bought the phone, sony gave me a free download.... Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow =). People hate me even more. I have also gotton other games like monopoly.this phone transfers data insanely fast. I have heard people say the camera sucks, but it dosn't. the smaller the picture, the better quality, and it is most noticeable on your computer. The small pictures are perfect once they reacch your computer. I dont really like the video though. The phone isn't big... other phone are just small. It fits my hand perfectly, as welll as my pocket.One thing i dont like is that AIm is on the menu, while yahoo isn''t... you have to acually go iinto the browser to open it up, but thats ok, i don't use yahooo alot. this phone has been very helpfull to me with it's internet access. I have used mobile mapquest and yeloow pages countless times.... parents always seem to get lost these days.very nice phone.",3
"Need more improvements in some basic features

Pros :Packed with lot of features.Cons:1. The screen is unreadable in sunlight.2. Even though it is weighs just over 3 ounces but looks bulky.3. Cheap look like dollar shop toy.4. No data cable provided to sync with Outlook.5. Very limited themes and ring tones.",2
"Great Phone for me

I've had this phone for a year & half and I really like it. Like the other reviews from people who have actually used the phone for any amount of time, it's a really good phone. I've dropped it so many times and it's never broken! Very easy to download things onto. I get very good reception, and I think in the time I've used the phone I've had 3 dropped calls. The battery time, I think is great. I just really like the phone, it's been great phone for me.",4
"It's a pretty good Phone, But............

When your battery dies you're screwed. The only true problem I've had with this phone is letting the battery completly drain itself. The charger and the phone have relly tiny contact zones making a connected circut relatively difficult. When I need to do a full recharge I have to do all sorts of crazy loops and whatnot to secure the charger to the phone. If Sony Ericsson were to make a charging cradle for these phones I'd be most happy.Otherwise the phone is pretty good for its price, there's a lot of memory, the resolution is alright and the phone is comfortable and stylish for larger individuals like myself.",2
"How do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways

1. Within first two weeks, the phone crapped out on me. Couldn't turn it on. Had to send it in for a replacement. Major hassle, although Cingular was good about providing return shipping label and even a piece of tape to seal the box shut. Still, I ended up losing all my stored phone numbers because I hadn't saved them on my SIMS card. (Why doesn't the phone just do that automatically?)2. Within first week after I got my replacement phone, the replacement crapped out on me again. The Cingular guy told me to remove, then reinsert, the battery and then when I turned it on it worked.3. My sound just stopped working. I get no alert when I receive a text message. I get no ringtone when I have an incoming call. When I tried to ""Edit Profile"" to select another ringtone or message alert, I got a message ""Can not play sound"". Okaaaayyy...4. But the reason I loathe this phone the most is the keyboard. I even tested it out in the Cingular store, but it wasn't ""live"" so I didn't get to see how totally unresponsive the keyboard is. I am the fastest text messager this side of the Mississippi, but not with this phone. I am constantly having to go back and replace an 'n' that should have been an 'o', and an 'h' that should have been an 'i'. You get the picture. It really slows down text messaging.I can't believe I'm stuck with this phone for two years.",0
"Don't do It

I own this phone. I dropped it one time in the four month's that I have owned it and the screen is blue. That's why I'm on Amazon now looking for a replacement. Of course I didn't have insurance on it. However, I've never had to have insurance on any of my other phones and I dropped them a thousand times. If you don't plan on getting insurance than don't get this phone. It won't last a good six months.",1
"It broke.

When I got the phone I loved it. It had everything I wanted, despite its hideous shape and rather larger size. Now I know better.First off, like I said before, the phone is rather large and very ugly looking. I can't set up my email on the phone and my local Cingular Wireless store was no help at all. My phone completely broke about a month ago. It would freeze, turn off by itself, turn blue or black and sometimes not load properly. It got to the point where I had a fully charged battery and my phone would turn off 1 minute after turning it on. I went to the Cingular store and asked if there is anyway I can get a new phone, since the one I have doesn't work. They wouldn't let me buy a new phone because my plan had not reached 2 years yet. I threatened to cancel the service because I could not use my phone but I was still paying the monthly bill. They would not let me cancel the service either. The only option that they gave me was to call Cingular Wireless and have them mail me the same phone I have since it is under warranty. Anyway, I did as they said and Cingular sent me the same phone a few days later. I was shocked to open the package and there lay the phone - no battery, no front or back cover on it, and no sim card - it was bare. I at least expected a new battery and for the phone to have a cover and not be bare. I had a sim card for my previous phone and NOTHING was saved on it, nor could I save anything on it beside my phone book. I had pictures, ringtones, games, videos, etc on my old phone that I thought could be transferred to my new one. After realizing all of this I called Cingular back and they told me that they never sent batteries or the font or back of phone because you can use the ones from your old phone. Well - my battery was part of my problem, but I later got a new one. Anyway, I had to use my old phone parts on the new phone. They also said that the only way I could get my pictures and videos off the phone was to email them. I told them the phone email never worked and they said to go to the store, the same store that could not help me the first time. They also said the only way to get my ringtones and games back were to re download them, but I would not have to pay. The fact that I do not have to pay again is good, but I don't want to sit and have to download all the ringtones that I purchased again. They were going to guide me through the process when I lost my connection on the phone. I soon had a voice mail from them telling me to call them back on the number 611. I did and no one answered because it was past their hours. I was quite upset since someone had just told me to call them back. I have yet to have anything from my old phone back on my new one. They also expect my old phone be mailed back to them in 10 days, when I still don't have anything from it on my new phone. And I don't want to send it with personal information and pictures on it. They said that if I don't mail them the phone they will charge me for the new one. I am VERY dissatisfied and aggravated over the whole situation. I never recommend this phone or Cingular to anyone.",0
"Almost Good

I did research and read reviews at many sites before decided to try this one. I do not need high tech web browser or other never-use features on most phones in the market.I wont complaint about good or bad reception. It depends upon your carrier's coverage and signal strenght.I like many features they have on the phone, though speakerphone will work after the phone is connected, not while dialing. Nice calendar, and ok calculator.Dont like buttons and navigator. You have to push hard, and not friendly navigator. Anyway, they work. It's hard to see the screen in bright daylight. The look-poor plastic housing and face cover are not high quality. I afraid that it might melt if I leave on the dash or sunlight longer than 30 minutes. Or may be 10 minutes or less at Death Valley, CA.For mine, I have to return my z500a to Cingular after activated for only 4 days, and second charge. The phone was dead on me with no reason. I took care of my baby z500a very well, no single drop. I decided to change another brand.It might be defective on this phone, but not worth to try another one. I'm done with this brand.",2
"Unpleasant features and too many failures. *UPDATE*

My previous phone was a Nokia 6360 (that's old), so this z500a looked pretty nice, with two color screens, a better speaker, and a still/video camera. However, these features are forgotten when you want to carry out basic telephone functions: the buttons are recessed too deeply and feel too uncertain (there's no good, solid click) to use without carefully using a fingernail to press each button slowly, waiting to make sure that the phone processed the press. The ring volume, when I tried to change it, always seemed to have the same loud volume, whether I tried the minimum or the maximum settings. It also would have been nice to have the ""Beep Once"" option, where, instead of ringing, the phone lets out a very short beep, and then just vibrates. The phone is too hard to answer, too: opening the phone just a bit answers it, but if it snaps shut, it will hang up. The different settings (one is ""Any Key"") should do something, but I've tried them all, and it's not possible to have to press a specific button to answer the phone. The extra buttons on the outside of the phone also cause problems when trying to answer a call, interrupting normal functioning when pressed accidentally (which is all too easy). There's also no keypad lock that I've found.This phone also has problems that are bigger than simple aesthetic design features: after turning the phone off, removing and replacing the battery is sometimes necessary to turn the phone back on; the connection from the phone's power port to the cord seems tenuous at best, with the merest imperceptible touch causing the connection to flicker (making it impossible to talk on the phone while charging it), and a few other problems that are mostly related to power.This phone is hard to dial, hard to answer, and hard to transfer photos from. Granted, those first two are pretty important, but it would have been nice to get a USB connection bundled with the thing. Until I figure out a good (cheap) solution, my pictures are stuck in a phone (which, in relation to photo viewing, turns off its backlight too quickly or not at all).UPDATE:If Amazon allowed me to change the star rating on this review, I would give the Z500a only one star. The above stated problem with the power connection has worsened. I now have to spend several minutes fiddling with the connection to get solid contact. The ""Camera"" function is getting even more irritating, as well: I've deleted several ""wonderful"" pictures of the inside of my pocket and the interior of the (not-so-inexpensive) holster I got for it. This happens because its button is on the outside of the phone, leaving it totally unprotected. I have been told by Cingular that this phone was intentionally left without a keypad lock because it folds. Idiotically enough, the designers then proceeded to put buttons on the outside of the phone, as well.I've exchanged this phone twice, hoping that its problems disappear, but that hasn't happened. I'm going to try to get this phone replaced with a different model - three strikes and it's out.The units I've received of this phone were not defective - they merely reflect a horribly flawed and ill-conceived design.",1
"Don't buy this phone w/o the plan unless you use Cingular

I bought this phone from Amazon a couple of weeks ago without the plan, and found out it wasn't unlocked. I thought since it was a GSM phone being sold without a plan, it would be ok, but I was wrong. It wasn't too big a deal, because its not that hard to get a phone unlocked - Most cell phone kiosks in your local mall will have someone who can do it.Then I found out the problem was even worse. Apparently, Cingular got greedy and doesn't want anyone to use their phones with other plans, so they have started making phones with different sim card slots. The standard sim card slot that GSM phones use is 32k. This phone (and others that Cingular is now producing) has a 64k sim card slot that will not recognize sim cards that are 32k. So even after unlocking, you can only use this phone with Cingular, until another cell phone company starts making 64k sim cards.I dislike Cingular very much (terrible customer service, bad service in my area and now this sim card slot nonsense) so I am returning this phone now. In summary, don't buy this phone unless you will be using it with Cingular.",2
"Phone is solid, while Cingular not

I got this phone from Brandsmart USA, not from Amazon. $30 after tax for the phone with $30 rebate, plus it's only 1 year contract. Even better deal than Amazon (vs. -$130 but 2 year contract)Pros:1) Phone is solid, though feel plastic on everything.2) Reception and sound quality are nice. Speaker voice is loud and clear.3) EDGE Internet speed is faster than T-mobile's GPRS.4) Battery life, shorter than T610, but is decent.Cons:1) No unlock. Cingular does not unlock their GSM phones, no matter how you talk to them, i.e. travelling overseas. It's their policy that they do not allow other SIM card on the Cingular phones. They also use 64K sim card instead of 32K from T-Mo. In order to unlock the phone, you have to buy accessory and code from Ebay to unlock the phone, which cost $25 including shipping. I finally decide to stick to my T-mobile plan, as they had unlocked my old T-610 a few months ago for me. To get a better phone, I have to pay for upgrade though. So if you are with Cingular, GSM doesn't mean international phone; it means a GSM phone can be only used in the US with Cingular.2) No bluetooth. You have to purchase either USB or serial data cable for synchronizing and downloading MP3 ring tone, etc. This can cost you another $20-$30.3) Camera quality is fair, not good.4) Plan sucks. For $39.99 range national plan, T-mobile gives 600 anytime. I got mine with a promotion, so I pay $39.99 for 1000 any time, free night & weekend. As a new customer, you will get 450 roller minutes. Everything is more expensive with Cingular.5) Customer service. In addition to not providing unlocking, Cingular's CS closes at 9 pm, while T-mobile is 24x7. The penalty for early termination is $240 in FL, while T-Mobile is $150. MP3 ringtone costs you over $2 from Cingular, plus you have to pay the data transfer time. A Cingular CSR (I believe it's a black lady) hung up on me when I asked why they can not provide unlocking service. She said she didn't know what unlock code I am talking about. ""Hold on, I will get you a manager...""6) Evil company -- Cingular. When I called Sony Ericsson customer support why the feature of time and cost (calling card feature) was removed from t610 (t616), SE told me that they got the instruction from Cingular and removed this feature not only for this z500a phone but also for later more advanced models such as K & P series. In north America, all these SE fancy phones, are customized for Cingular, though you may be able to get a few OEM unlocked ones from Canada. You know why? Because Cingular doesn't want consumers to enjoy the convenience to use calling cards and save money; they want to collecting more money from their subscribers for using their international long distance (2 cents a minutes vs. $2 a minute). As a result, Cingular subscribers used to use calling card feature with a click of a button now have to dial 30-40 digit numbers each time for an international number. EDGE and games are just other means to collect money from you. Transfer rate is 3 cents/KB. Downloading a MP3 ring tone will cost you $2.5 + 200K*3 = $8Conclusion: Within 3 days, I returned this Sony Ericsson Z500a and canceled the contract. Stay away from this evil company.",3
"Worst phone ever

We purchased 4 Z500a phones and 2 were broke within 2 months, the other 2 were broke in less than 1 year. They are cheaply made and are not built to last. We are currently using phones that are 2 plus years old, and are able to withstand the test of time. On a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best I give this phone a 0.",0
"It's a phone.

I got this phone 6 months ago. I do not go particularly easy on it physically (It lives in a cluttered purse with a ton of other crap and occasionally gets thrown on the floor or banged around). I don't load a million ringtones and themes and stuff like that, but I do have quite a few pictures and recorded or created ringtones.That said, I think this phone is terrific, as a phone. In defense of this phone, most of the people who have been complaining about issues with it on here seem to either:A. Want to treat it like a supercomputer and/or battering ram.B. Obviously haven't read the manual.C. Don't realize that yes, like people, ANY phone can occasionally die unexpectedly for no apparent reason.C. (Con't.) Don't realize that customer service people occasionally do not care about your specific problem, or cannot work miracles on a permanently screwed up phone.D. Need to go out and buy a digital camera if they want fantastic pictures.If you want a phone that performs like an amazing phone with quite a few other nice features, and you don't have a hangup with the aesthetics of it, this phone is for you. If you want a phone, computer, and camera, go buy a phone, computer, and camera separately, or pay the extra money for the perfect gadget that has them all, and quit griping about the phone that won't take spectacular picutres or receive your emails.As for those rare people with legit random technical difficulties in your phone, I think you may have some bad luck, and tearing apart the good name of the phone because of that really isn't fair.I love my phone and suggest it to anyone who uses a phone for practical uses (even slightly more than practical) and doesn't particularly care about minor issues like the sound it makes when it closes or the fact it is slightly thicker than the average cellphone.P.S. I do have one suggestion if you treat your phone like I do, go out and spend the ten or so dollars to get a protective case, car keys do bad things to plastic.",4
"It's nice

Ok, so i bought this for my father. I played around with it for a while. I dont think he likes it very much b/c he's use to a nokia, and sony ericson is def different. Dont buy the phone for the camera. I like it overall, besides the fact that if u press the clear button it always asks if u want to delete somthing. But i love the way u can store numbers, its really easy. U can have caller picture ID. The phone does make a solid click when u open and close it. There are nice wallpaper backrounds already built in. The ringtones are not so good though. The phoen doesn't feel cheap at all. The buttons have an orange glow. The screen is normal sized. Overall its a good phone.",3
"ill, not quite what i expected.

I bought this phone online so there was no way to know what it actually looked like. When it arrived i was excited but upon opening it i immediately wanted to return it. It was ugly! Well not super ugly but i just didnt think it looked good. For one thing, it seemed big for some reason. It's weird, I mean its only slightly longer than my super old motorola t720 but it just looked like a big box. There is no antenna which is cool but because the phone has absolutely no curves except for its irregular shape, everything extends all the way to the edge like a box making it much larger. I was totally disappointed, having always bought Sony products because of their sleek designs. Sony should be ashamed for bring out something like this. Also someone mentioned that it looked to a big maxipad which i thought was hilarious but after I got it i just couldn't keep that thought out of my mind. I didn't want people lookin at me holding something that look like that. Then after charging the phone for 24 hours i tested the screen. It was horrible, the screen was blurry as everyone has told. I like the menus but the screen just kills it. The screen also looks very washed out because they don't seem to use black or something. It's all gray. Also when the screen light goes off, the screen is completely black, you can't see a thing. The keypads also look very cheaply designed, no red and green call buttons, it just doesnt look nice. Then there's the rings tones, they'r a total joke. There's like 5 or so rings tones that i'd be embarassed to have go off. You're gonna scare off all the girls with those stupid star wars sound effects. Then having not used the phone for 2 days after the full charge, I turned it on and it gave me a low battery warning and died. I was like ""what the hell"", this phone is suppose to standyby for 10 days or whatever and i've barely touched it. I'm not sure if it was the battery or charger because when you stick the charger in, the screen lights up and then disappears completely. There is no charging indicator at all to let you know its charging. Another annoyance. I have not tested how it calls and stuff because i did not want to activate the phone yet. I'm returning it for the motorola v551, dunno why i didn't get that in the first place. Well its only fair to say that, maybe the z500 may take time to get use to, since i only checked it out a little, but i'm not gonna waste that time. (wow, i just got the v551 and what a difference!!!)",2
"PHONE IS LOCKED

If you are not in the USA and not subscribed to CINGULAR WIRELESS don't even waste your time on buying this phone. It's LOCKED and it's almost impossible to get it unlocked. I BOUGHT THE PHONE ONLY without a SERVICE PLAN, waited over 3 weeks for it to arrive just to be disappointed when i inserted my sim card (not of CINGULAR WIRELESS) and read on the display screen INSERT CORRECT SIM CARD.I am so disappointed. Now i have to check with CINGULAR WIRELESS to see if they can give me the unlock code for this phone.I guessed i assumed wrong and thought that by choosing PHONE ONLY NO SERVICE PLAN the phone would be unlocked.INTERNATIONAL SHOPPERS BEWARE....BE VERY AWARE.But from what i can see of the phone, it's a nice one, haven't had the chance to play with it as i can't get into the menu, but the screen is really nice, and the phone overall is a nice one.",3
"All you need in a dependable phone!!!!

I got this phone as an upgrade for my T237. This is such great phone. Has large buttons for my big fingers, camera is easy to use and it takes great picures. This is a fon that you can navigate without having to look at the manual. I love the way it looks and it is very sturdy. The screens are also a plus as the picture id shows up on the outside screen. You can not go wrong with this phone!!!!",4
"z500a

This phone is ok, for my standards, but could be a little better. I like the camera,(and video camera). That is a great feature for this phone. And, unlike some other phones, you can have unlimited recordings. Overall, it has many great features..except for one feature, that is the best.FREE RINGTONES!!!If you go to entertainment, and then choose sound recorder, record your favorite song, save it, then go to settings, ring tone, and on the list is Memo 1, or whatever you savedd it as.",3
"phone ok

I have had this phone for about 2 months. So far ok. Two things I don't really like:(1) earphone/power are really hard to plug in and out. Why not all phone manufacturers agree on using the same type?(2) In ""recent calls"" menu, on my other phones I can view how much time I used with the call. With this phone the time only displayed right after the call for about 30 seconds. You can no longer not track after that.",2
"Customization?

Let me start off by saying I would probably rate this 3.5 out of 5 stars.Thumbs up:-It's not bulky as others stated. Fits nicely in my pocket, and is easily handled.-Sturdy construction-Light compared to others-External picture caller ID.-Pictures can be taken with the phone closed-Themes for the phone-Loud ring-MP3 ring tones available-Speaker phone-Nice backlight for the buttons.-Very long talk-time for a flip phone with a color external screen (anywhere from 6-8 hours, depends on how much you play around)-Customizable keys with a few one on the outside-Program to make your own ring tones (MusicDJ)-Power-saving modeThumbs down:-Extremely short battery life when playing around with different programs (i.e. the camera or MusicDJ)-When the phone is opened, it automatically answers the call and this cannot be changed-The buttons on the inside were made as if they were depressed into the phone, so it is quite hard to write text-messages.-External screen is not customizable-Internal antenna is very sensitive to how its handled-Camera and video are very poor quality for a camera phone-Screen is a bit blurry and is impossible to see without the backlight-Sounds like you're on a cell phone-The only preloaded games are demos-The preloaded ring tones are terrible-The interface takes a little getting used to-No red and green hang-up and call buttons, which I miss dearly-To use a 2.5 mm earpiece jack, you must buy an adapter or buy their earpiece-The phone's manual is a jokeOverall, the pro's do outweigh the con's. However, if you are not interested in using the internet on a phone, you might want to look around before making a decision. The phone is very nice, but if I had the choice, I might've gone with a different phone. The long battery life and the external caller ID is what made me choose this phone over others, but just to be sure its good for you, look around first.--Just a few side notes: Cingular's customer service is quite pitiful, considering the 6 people I talked to didn't know anything about my account information. They were nice but lacking knowledge. One reason I did go with them was because of a discount. If you go to basically any college or work at any store r business, ask them what discounts you can get. I am currently getting 10% off a month from PSU.Cingular charges $2.50 per ring tone, plus the cost of having to connect to the internet through the phone and downloading the tone. To me, this seems as if they are gypping people out of money.Cingular did not configure my phone. When I received it, I wasn't able to connect to the internet or send picture messages. I didn't realize this until I took it to the store and they told me what was wrong. However, they couldn't fix it in the store and I had to go home and call the customer service number.I would give Cingular a rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The people were nice.. maybe it's because they had to deal with a number of irate customers?******EDIT:After having the phone for a few months, I don't know how I feel about this phone. I think I'd change it to 3 stars, and I probably would've bought a different phone. The battery life is still pretty darn good even after 6 hours of use every day with a complete recharge every night.The phone has problems with turning off periodically. Even during calls. The phone reminded me of my computer when it froze a few times. The phone will stop making calls and it won't even dial every once in a while. I have to take the battery out to fix the problem. The voice of the other person gets distorted after 40 minutes of use... a reboot of the phone fixes it.The power plug and headset plugs are hard to get in and feel as if they will break either the phone or the plug with too much use, and this is a big problem for me. It makes a snap that doesn't sound good everytime I plug them in.These problems are minor nuisances that won't affect the common user, but if you are using this phone for heavy use, it gets very annoying.",3
"i dig this phone

though i went thru hell,trying to get this phone free from cingular which i eventually did at the cost of my very suitable att contract,the cingular customer service is horrible.....they need to recruit a whole bunch of them,anyways asides from that i think the phone is great,i mean c'mon guys its a phone,not some gizmo,i used to use the z600 back in the uk,its pretty much same xept for the video,my only pitfall is the lack of infared and gprs,i love this phone i can actually feel it,and if you dont like your cover get another colour,the phone is not as bad as they portray it to be,it keeps me busy loads to do on it when i have the time,i recommend it to anyone,its awesome.",4
"there are better phones out there

this has been one of my least favorite phones. as people have noted:ringtones aren't loud enoughthe screen is not bright enoughthe volume when speaking is not loud enoughthe charging cords (home and car) are tempermentalthe quality of pictures is poor even by phone standardsand lastly the most annoying thing to me is the short battery life.try finding yourself a samsung with the features you like and you'll probably be happier with your purchase.",2
"Sony's first attempt at a flip-phone didn't go over so well

Well my dad has this phone, I play with it all the time. Sony ericsson is famous for being the quality, reliable phone brand. Their famous for their cute little candy-bar style phones, and they decided to go for something different on this one. Unfortunately sony bombed with this one. It's definitely not the best ericsson out there. Let me tell you what I noticed:It looks to me like they tried to incorporate a multimedia twist into this phone, but didn't pull it off. Let's start with the exterior. It's not a very attractive phone at all. It's rather large for a flip phone, I'd say that their candybar phones are smaller. It's thick and wide, but not insanely big, it's just a cm or two over the norm. Anyway, the outer cover is rather cheap looking to me. It's plastic, cheap, flimsy looking plastic. Like a toy phone. I'm usually not picky about the material but come on. It's dull, light blue, matte plastic, like you would find on, say, Tupperware. The outside screen is okay, it has limited colors, kind of grainy, and it's very small. But eh, it's okay. You can take a self portrait with it.Now when you open the phone up, you'll be disappointed. You'd think that a big ol' phone should be hiding a massive screen inside, right? wrong. For shame. They had all this space to work with and they made the screen tiny. They definately didn't take advantage of all the free space. And the screen isn't all that great either... it's just okay, looks sorta washed out, etc. And forget being able to see it in sunlight.The menus are pretty much the same as the other ericssons, pretty simple and easy to use. The backgrounds of the screen are pretty neato though, they have some cool animated ones. But if you're one of those people who like the a big digital clock, sorry. It's tiny. The buttons are okay, they're a yellowish orangish, which is kind of weird. A light-blue cover with orange keys. Weird. but anyway, now to the features:-Speakerphone could be louder. It's not that loud. And I'm not so sure that the other person can hear me very well either. I'd just stick to talking on the headset.. sony isn't known for their speakerphone quality. Reception is decently clear for me. I can't complain.-Ahh.. the camera. The selling point. Let me tell you, it's not that great. The pictures come out mediocre quality, and when you send them they loose quality. And the video. Iccchh. don't plan on recording anything moving rapidly. the video quality is very very fuzzy. not so much choppy, as it is fuzzy. It's okay for like, recording a person talk up close, but not for anything moving really fast because it'll just slur the video into mulch. And when you play the video back, the volume is very low you have to put your ear up to the earpiece to hear talking. Oh and also, you can use photos for caller ID, which is a nice feature.The ringtones are nice SOUNDING, but the preloaded selection sucks. If you're a middle-aged business man, I'd put this on vibrate all the time. The ringtones are like, made for 4 year olds and queers. There's one that sounds like a baby, anotehr that has a chicken clucking, one that sounds Asian, racecars (vroom.. possibly the gayest ringtone ever) and the only remotely normal sounding one is the cingular ring.. and it's pretty gay sounding too. Ringtone volume is okay... sometimes it's loud, sometimes it's not so loud. weird. and you can choose selected ringers to go with selected people.Other features include AIM, MEdia mall, the games (which suck, there's only 2, golf and blockbreaker or whatever) organizer, etc.I'd say this phone has most of the high end features, but they skipped a little on the quality. It's not sony's best phone, clearly. But if you want the mediocre features at a mediocre price, then go ahead. But I wouldn't buy this phone.. there's better.",1
"Sony cell phones

Since this phone probably won't be available by the time you read this, this is just to help reflect the quality of Sony cell phones in general.Many of the negative reviews almost convinced me not to get this phone, but I actually got paid 60$/phone to get this phone, through a corporate deal, and a rebate!What I like:Reception is very good. I live in a small town with generally poor coverage, yet I get signal almost everywhere and have only dropped a call a few times, in one location way out in a hilly rural area on my way home. I get very good reception inside a large building I work in, where almost everyone else I know has problems, especially in the elevators, where I still get good signal.I like that there is no antenna. Makes it much more pocketable, and it's one less thing to break.Very important!!! I have dropped this phone a million times and from very good heights. I can't tell you how many times I have dropped this phone getting out of my vehicle, or had it fall out of my coat pocket, out of a bookbag, etc. The thing is really dinged up, and the worst that has ever happened is that the front cover came off, and I had to put it back on (nothing broke, it just snaps on and off). This is a huge plus in my book, since all cell phones feel like they are very cheaply constructed.Good battery life. I haven't had many cell phones to compare this too, but I've never run the battery down yet, and I don't really think much about having to charge it. My guess is that I would get a few days of moderate use from it. If you use things like the camera, video, games, etc, the battery goes down quickly, but the only thing I ever use even occasionally is the camera.Ability to record is nice, especially since you can use recordings for ring tones, alerts, etc. Ability to play mp3's is nice, but with a few MB of memory, it's not useful for much more than the ringtones.Menus, buttons, and overall look and feel are very good.Reliability is excellent. I have absolutely never had to reboot the phone, or had any kinds of odd problems with it.Camera quality is good.Call quality and sound is always good.What I don't like:Dust does get under the cover as others have mentioned. The cover is reasily removeable though, so this isn't a problem.Speaker volume could be better. No, I'm not hard of hearing, but if you are in a noisy environment, the highest volume is still somewhat difficult to hear unless you hold the phone tightly against your ear. This is not a problem 99% of the time for me, but I have definitely had occasions where I wish I had a bit more volume.This is all after 1 years use. If the phone does well for another year, I will definitely consider another Sony for my next phone.",4
"Ehh, it's alright..

SONY Z500A* The design of the phone is just ok. It is what my friends call ""The Brick"" It's a large phone, and the buttons are just hard to work with. When I got the phone, I was sending text messages, I stopped with a finger cramp b/c the buttons are so different to push. The inside screen is kinda dark, but bearable.* Features- The features are good on the phone. You can make and recieve calls, take pictures AND videos, and send and recieve text and picture messages. The one BIG gripe that I have about the text messaging feature (i'm not sure it this is b/c of the phone or the network) but it sometimes takes up to 12 hours to receive a text message. If i reboot my phone, it works, but having to reboot it all the time gets quite annoying after doing it 10 times in 30 minutes. The internet is EDGE, it is much faster then regular GPRS and CSD for phones. I like to check movie times and weather so it's good.* Battery Life- The battery life is also OK. I use my phone a lot to text, talk and use the net. I always keep it plugged in over night, so it usually keeps a charge for however long I need to use it any particular day.* Call Quality- The call quality is Good. I haven't yet dropped a call, but the one thing I could say bad is the call connection time. I'm sitting waiting for the phone to ring, sometimes up to 30-45 seconds. It is annoying. But the speaker phone and regular calls sound great, with great connection quality.* Overall Opinion- My overall opinion of the phone would be a 3 out of 5 stars. It is a good phone for a person who likes fun and easy phones with some of the bells and whistles. Themes, Games, Ringtones, and pictures (unless taken with the Camera) cost money to recieve. It would be a good to use for a teen or child, but I would absolutley not reccommend it for a buisness user. The phone is really good for its talk time, quality, and internet. The pictures are also fun for caller id and backgrounds.",2
"This phone has a short life

This phone is alright. My battery charges quickly and stays charged for longer than any other phone I have had. The camera works well and has some fun features. The speakerphone works well. However, the screen on this phone sucks. At first it would just have a dark blue tint over it and the tint would come and go. Now half of my screen is dark blue and the other half fades in and out. I have had it for just over six months. Everyone that I have talked to with this phone has had similar experiences with the screen. I do not recommend this phone to anyone for this reason. Also, ever since I first got this phone, the outer screen looks as if there is dust under the cover. Additionally, the phone is rather large compared to other picture phones.",1
"SONY PHONE

I've taken to this phone rather well. It sounds really clear, the speakerphone works really well, and I find it extremely nifty that I can record and make my own custom ringtones. I suppose the only real ""complaints"" I have regarding this product is that pictures taken with the camera appear a little grainy... and the battery seems weaker than those of most other phones, since I found that I had to recharge it again after only two days. Then again, I kept fiddling with the camera, so I might have drained it myself. But, overall, this is a pretty nifty phone and you might think so, too.",3
"I like it okay

I've taken to this phone rather well. It sounds really clear, the speakerphone works really well, and I find it extremely nifty that I can record and make my own custom ringtones. I suppose the only real ""complaints"" I have regarding this product is that pictures taken with the camera appear a little grainy... and the battery seems weaker than those of most other phones, since I found that I had to recharge it again after only two days. Then again, I kept fiddling with the camera, so I might have drained it myself. But, overall, this is a pretty nifty phone and you might think so, too.",3
"Worst Phone i had ever had

This is the worst Phone I had ever owned. Already on my third phone in 4 months. My first phone lasted for a month after which i could not hear the caller's voice. even the Buttons were so phony as if made of cheap plastic.We have to gently touch each buttons and i am pretty sure those buttons will not last for my 2 Year contract.So many dropped calls and missed calls. Very poor signal stength. After 2 sony erricsson replacement phones, Now i got replaced with Motorola V551 . Thank God I escaped from that Horrible phone.Hope sony Ericsson comes out with a better phone worth of the money. Shame on them to produce such a bad phone.Dont waste your time and money buying this phone.",0
"Good enough

I bought this for my wife who uses it for emergencies and then a litlle more. It's not your top of the line phone but it is reliable and it works very well. We've had it for over two ears now and it's still as good as new.",3
"Not bad.

I'm a pretty tech-allergic person. I've had this phone for about a year, and have been very happy with the reception I've gotten in and around urban and rural areas. Cons are that the camera lens and external display are not very well sealed, so dirt is sneaking in to fog them up. Unattractive, but not life-threatening. In addition, the external display seems to have gotten confused these days and doesn't consistently display the time and other icons, but rather a blank blue screen. The other day, the audio stopped working, meaning that people can call me, but I can't hear them, even though they can hear me. Despite all that, I am trying to replace it with the same model because I like the basic features and don't need fancy bells and whistles.",2
"Surprising from Sony

I bought this phone the minute it came out even though slimmer, more expensive phones were coming out around that time. I probably paid 170$ for the phone at the time. I had previously owned a Sony Ericsson T300/306 and found the phone to be bulky and impractical. All I knew was that I wanted a flip phone with a camera and WAP.I demand a lot from a cellphone.. mostly reception, durability, and practicality. Being in a long distance relationship, my cellphone is stuck to my ear almost 24 hours a day. The shape and weight of the z500a is perfect, while open there's a place along the fold of the phone for your finger so your hand doesn't cramp while on long phone calls. The z500a doesn't have Bluetooth after all.Reception, I never had any difficulties. If anything, especially while traveling, my phone would have reception while my friends' phones wouldn't. The only dropped calls I ever had were the fault of Cingular itself. The battery, even after a year plus, still gave me just as much talk time as when I had first bought the phone.It's the little things that made me fall in love with this phone, mostly because the bigger things worked so well already. The colour external screen with caller preview in combination with the side buttons allow you to turn off the ringer or direct the call to your ""busy"" voicemail. I've also never taken pictures on accident with this phone, thanks to the foolproof hold-down-for-two-seconds camera button located on the side of the phone then a separate button on the other side of the phone to take the picture. I couldn't live without the nifty little applications, especially the stopwatch, timer, and alarm. My favourite part were the sticky notes that could be placed on your standby screen until being taken off.Owning this phone for more than a year with no problems, my z500a survived repeated droppings and even violent trips against walls, cement sidewalks, asphalt, cars, etc. Given the way the phone is built, it won't break into a million pieces when you throw it. At the most, it'll split into three parts, the top and bottom covers then the main phone itself. This makes putting it back together easy. So if you're clumsy or have a quick temper, you don't have to worry.This phone isn't for everyone. It's big compared to flip phones now a days, and very obvious in your pocket. If you're obsessed about (lack of) size, having this phone might weigh you down too much. The lack of Bluetooth could be a real set back in itself, though the shape of the phone makes up for it. And obviously reception isn't so stellar for everyone (or so other reviews say).But if you can live with its size, it's a very durable and dependable phone that's more attractive than the more recent z525.",3
"A phone that is finally better than the Nokia phones

Before I got this phone, I had a Nokia flip phone. Unfortunately my dog chewed it up, so I went to a Cingular store to get a used flip phone they had availible and that was the Sony Ericsson. Even though the screen was hard to see outside (it was also was the same thing with my nokia phone) and the camera picture quality was a disappointing (worse than the camera on my nokia phone). I really don't care about using the camera feature on my sony ericsson anyways. Everything else had features I wanted and worked pretty good. The reception on the Sony Ericsson was alot better than the reception on the nokia phone I used to have. This phone was very reliable and I never had any phone related problems with it. Times that makes my phone act goofy is just because of the phone service carrier and their glitches (Cingular).",4
"Poor Quality

This phone was amazing when I got it. I've had it for about a year and I'm waiting for the day to get rid of it. The faceplate that is supposed to be ""easy to change"" is a tad bit too easy to change. It falls off almost every time I use the phone. It also has a problem with freezing. Every so often, the phone decides to not work and either switches off or on or decides to stop working and won't turn off leaving me no option but to remove the battery. The camera isn't great. I've gotten decent pictures from it though. The games are dissappointing because all of them on my phone are demos and allow very little game time. Ringtones for this phone are horrible. None of them are decent. I've also found that on some days, the phone decides to just not ring. The only positive thing I've found about this phone is it's speakerphone function.",1
"an ok phone

well... the phone is a good one for a kid it has all the features that a kid would want. camrea is average, no digital camrea though. it is very thik and bulky though.easy 2 use. gets great service in oklahoma. takes a long time to connect a call",2
"Trend Force Review

My phone is the sony ericsson Z500a.The design is a clamshell which is good because this allows for larger buttons on the keypad which is great!The features of this phone are excellent for the money. This phone has the following features:OPERATIONS-Operates on digital GSM/GPRS/EDGE850/1800/1988Hz systems-World Capable-Weighs only 3.88 ounces-Standard battery: up to 3.5 hours talktime and up to 250 hours of stand by timeCONVENIENT FEATURES-Built-in VGA camera with 4x zoom-Photo caller ID capable-Message and voice mail indicators-Call waiting-Silent mode for meetings-Three-way conference calling-Supports english and spanish languagesDISPLAY FEATURES-128 x 160 pixel 65k color display-External 4k color display with Camera Viewfinder and Photo Caller ID support-Changeable wallpapers, themes, and screensaversMEMORY FEATURES-Stores up to 510 names and numbers with multiple numbers per name-Easy last 30 number redialSAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES-Port for optional portable handsfree device-Voice activated dialing and answering-SpeakerphoneADVANCED FEATURE CAPABILITIES-Wireless Internet Express with one button access-Multimedia Message Service- send pictures, sounds, and text with interactive messaging-Video capture, download, and playback support-Text Messageing Service- send and receive text messages and email-Mobile Instant Messaging using AOL Instant Messenger-Email capable: POP3/IMAP 4/SMTP-MP3 Ringtone Support-3D gaming support with Java-Downloadable ringtones, graphics and games-Wireless modem capable via optional Serial/USB cable-High speed data transmission via EDGE-Calendar and contact list with synchronization-Removable Style-Up front and back coversCALL QUALITYThe call quality of this phone is good, but it could be better. The sound is crisp and very clear. Also the speakerphone does not work if the phone is closed. Also the user cannot use the speakerphone until the cal has been connected.MY OVERALL OPINION-I say that this phone is a great improvement for Sony-Ericsson. The phone has an immense number of features for the price, although the are not the best. I would recommend this phone for someone who wants all the newer features ( except Bluetooth) in a sophicated phone that does not cost an arm and a leg. Also this phone is very simple to use. I am very pleased to own this model.",3
"Not worth it

This phone would be ok if it came out in 1999. Better technology and quality can be bought for the price of this junk.",0
"Hate it

I hate this phone.I had it for 2 months and the screens broke on it the speaker you could barly here the person on the other line. I just switched to the motorola razor v3 and i love it.but anyways the batterydies within 8hours(when fully charged). Cingular wireless is good but i didnt like this phone",1
"I Hate This Phone

I Recently Bought The s710a Because This One Sucks I Will Tell You Why The Camera Is Awful Quality Reception Is Bad Extremely Thick For A Flip Phone I Can Understand My New Phone The S710A But This A Flip Phone Not One Of Them 1999 Phones Ringtones Are Very Bad Sound Quality On The s710a I Have A Mp3 Player But Here Nothing I Talked To The People At The Cingular Store They Said This Is The Best Phone Bulls**t That Is Why I Bought The Faboulus S710A",0
"Z500a is a Great phone

Design: A clamshell phone. Good for those with big fingers. Not to small and not to big. Has an internal Antenna.Features: A good buy for its price. It includes so many features. It includes a Media Player, CAmera wiht the ability to record as long as it has memory. It has fast internet for a Small phones thanks to EDGE. It can Fit manny Ringtones. The Games looks great. And its capable of running 3D games. And Messaging is a breese with T9 software, and with Sony Ericssons Quickshare.Battery Life: THe battery life is average for its size. It has a talk time of about 4 1/2 hours and a standby times of 250 hours.Call Quality: Call quality is awesome. Compared to many of my other Cingular Phones this phone has clear calls. And when im driving i can understand what people are saying.Overall: This phone is amazing. This phones manages to put so manny features onto a cheap phones. This phones has a very good price range.",0
"I loathe and despise this phone!

First off, let me say that this phone shuts itself off at random times. It has a full battery but this caused me to miss quite a few calls as I had not realized that the phone was off. Secondly, if you are like me and want to play a quick game, you better be near a charger. I had full battery and decided to play a quick game while I was waiting at the dentists office. 15 minutes later, I had no battery. The battery is quite sufficient on the phone call aspect. Lastly, I use the hands free a lot. On this phone, it only works sometimes. On the times when it does work, I can hear myself echoing although the other person doesn't hear it. The rest of the time when I try to plug in the hands-free, I risk blowing out the eardrums of whomever I am talking to. If it doesn't work, the other person has to listen to a ton of feedback. Also, the place where the charger and hands-free plug in is a bit wiggly after only 5 months. Forget about this phone and go get yourself the Motorola MPX220. It is worth the extra money.",0
"More ups than downs

So overall I think this is a pretty decent phone. Ive had it a week now, so I cant comment on long term performance but this is what I have noticed so farDESIGN: I've heard some poeple say it's ugly, but I think it looks interesting. I've also heard that it looks cheap, I can say that it seems durable.NAVIGATION: At first it was a bit odd, sony does things differently than the Nokia's and motorolla's I had been trying. But I got used to it very quickly, and while I wont say its a better navigational system, its not worse! The best feature is the ""calls"" menu, it has a tabbed system for a)all calls b) missed calls c)outgoing calls d) recieved callsCheck out sony ericsson's website, you can play with the phone in a java applet!BATTERY LIFE: It seems like they said this could go 12 days on standby and like 6 hours of talk time? No, but it's not bad. It needs to be charged once every 3 or 4 days with normal use. The speaker phone seems to be heavy on the battery!CONNECTION QUALITY: Well its not Nokia quality, but its good. It has an internal antenna which I find to be very nice. It updates its signal quality like every 2 seconds which I find almost annoying. Its not the best reception you will find, but I find it acceptable. Also when you lose reception, some phones seem to be able to reconnect, the z500a will just drop the connection.KEYPAD/FEEL: the number pad is nice and big, the phone is on the large side, but not too big. I quickly got used to it in my pocket. The 4 directional might be tricky if you have big fingers.GENERAL COMMENTS:-The screen isnt very vibrant, in sunlight its difficult to see-It has an excellent speakerphone!-I hear the camera quality is superb but the screen resolution makes it looks BAD, I have yet to transfer an image to PC and view it.-NO BLUETOOTH (Im kicking myself about that)-Sony uses its own conection for headsets, so your options are limited-It's a media phone so it can stream video and play mp3's and such but it only has 6 megs of memory! Seems kind of dumb to me-When you close the phone the inside lcd doesnt turn off, same with the outside lcd when you open it! Seems like a waste of battery life, but it does ok even with that flaw.-Not many ringtones, but it has a neat DJ program where you can make your own ringtones using a 4 track sample mixer-Voice recognition works well!-The side ""volume"" buttons only control volume in call, otherwise they just display the phones ""status"". I find this absurd.-The phone vibrates well haha, seriously...it works well.-It's an EDGE phone which means its rediculously fast at data transfer.Overall I would say this is a 3.5, but I think its more deserving of a 4 than a 3 because when you take it for what it's meant to do (make phone calls) it does that quite well!",3
"Get a NOKIA cell phone instead...

I've been using my Sony Ericcson Z500a for 12 hours now, and it will be RETURNED very shortly. Here's just some of the problems I've encountered in the first hours of use:1. GARBLED PHONE CALLS: Shoot, why get a cell phone if you can't have a conversation? I would call someone, and at first the sound quality was SUPERB. But as we would talk for a minute or two, all of sudden the conversation became so garbled that I couldn't make out a thing. Then all of a sudden, the line would clear up for a few seconds, then it would get garbled again...it was totally frustrating. Then I made a phone call to Cingular Customer service from the phone, and that phone call was so garbled from the first second that I couldn't even make out their phone menu options. The call quality on every call was absolutely terrible. This literally NEVER happened with the old Nokia phone I had previously to this one.2. I took the phone and showed it to my wife, and noticed that the little display screens had turned a beautiful shade of blue! All the phone functions, including the ON/OFF switch were useless. All I got was a lovely ""Blue Screen of Death."" The only way to ""unfreeze"" the phone was to remove the battery!3. I purchased a musical ringtone from the Cingular Media site, just to see if the phone could download and install a ringtone. It couldn't. The ringtone was 148kb in size, but the download FROZE at 145 kb, and then terminated. Never got the ringtone to the phone. Attempted to redownload, but now I get the error message that I didn't purchase one!4. Before I could even attempt to download the ringtone, I spent several minutes on the phone with a Cingular customer service rep just trying to get the phone to connect to the Internet...(the ringtone is actually downloaded from the Cingular web site...) Eventually the phone did connect, after several attempts...5. If you like to talk A LOT on your cell phone, then look elsewhere. After 12 hours of use, the battery indicator is already at the halfway point. Plan on charging this little guy EVERYNIGHT if you are a moderate to heavy user of cell phones. Shoot, if you are a heavy user of a cell phone, you might have to charge it everytime you're not talking...So, if you don't mind garbled transmissions, incomplete downloads, and your phone freezing up for no apparent reason, the Sony Z500a is the phone for you.But if you want a phone where you can actually have a conversation without going ""WHAT?"" every few seconds, and would like your battery to last longer than a few hours, get a Nokia...you won't be sorry.",0
"Extraordinary piece of garbage

I inherited this phone from my sister who moved overseas. The phone does have some good points which I will iliterate:1. It is quite large, so you cant lose it.2. One button push to put into silent mode.3. No one will want to steal it, since it is such a piece of crap.However good these points are, they are far outweighed by the bad.1. this phone is reminicent of the old Tandy 500 computer with the speed of processing simple commands, such as dialing a number.2. The ability of it to recieve a signal is awful, frequently dropped calls, callers unable to contact the phone, while others with different phones not having any trouble on the same service.3. The outside display is open to get dust inside rendering it unreadable, with no way to clean it out without destroying the case.4. The buttons are so small and recessed it is very difficult to accurately dial a number.5. The screen saver, which you cannot disable takes the push of a button to go off, then you proceed with the command, which is very annoying when you dial a number and every other time, you miss the first number.In short, there are much better products out there, which will go a long way toward saving your sanity, so, DONT BUY THIS PHONE!",0
"The Worst Phone I Have Ever Owned!

If you know what's good for you you'll buy a different phone. I am a huge Sony fan, but this has got to be the worst phone I have ever owned. Thank goodness I got it free after promotions or I'd be even more angry.I've had to go back to my old phone since this one has decided to crap out on me. I should have gotten the insurance on it, but never needed it for any of my previous Motorola phones (I swear, you could drop-kick Motorola phones and they'd still work). But this one decided about 3 months after purchase (and after the limited warantee expiration) that no one should be able to hear me speaking. I can hear the person on the end of the line fine, but the mouthpiece will not transmit what I am saying.I tried removing the battery and reinserting it the first few times this happened (an annoyance, but it seemed to work), but now even that's not helping.I didn't ask for much from this phone, just basic photo and video capabilities, and decent clarity...now it looks like I'll be using my old phone until I can find one that has the capabilities I want and the *quality* that I want.",0
"Great Phone with Great Features

DesignThe Sony Ericsson Z500a is a clean, compact device with fun features sure to keep users entertained. Externally, the Z500a contains an external 4096 color STN screen allowing users to conveniently view time, caller information, network status, and battery levels. Situated above is the lens to a built-in camera, capable of capturing photos at up to 640 x 480 px resolution. While the internal antenna is concealed within the top hinge to provide aesthetic appeal.Basic FeaturesCool Style-Up covers dress the Z500a to suit style and tasteDual internal and external color screens able to show up to 65,536 colors (128 x 160 px) and 4096 colors (96 x 64 px)Built-in VGA camera with 4x zoom and video recording capabilities including easy photo sharing through Sony Ericsson's QuickShare solutionIntegrated MP3 audio player and 40-chord polyphonic sound engine with MP3 ringer supportConference calling and integrated hands-free speakerMessaging via Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), IM Wireless Village and email (POP3, IMAP4, SMTP)J2ME MIDP 2.0 support for application, ringer, wallpaper, graphic and game downloads including 3D gaming through Mascot Capsule 3D engineEDGE technology for high-speed data transmission with WAP 2.0 compliant browserBattery LifeTalk: 5.50 hours (330 minutes)Standby: 250 hours (10.4 days)Clear call quality with great receptionsOverall OpinionThe Sony Ericsson Z500a is for those with high expections like me. You can use this phone anywhere in the world and still be connected to your loved ones. I would recommend this phone to anyone who expects more than an ordinary cellular phone.",3
"I do NOT like this phone

What other reviewers have said about this phone is true. The screen appears washed out, the phone feels like it's made of cheap cheap plastic, and it makes an annoying clicking sound every time you open and close the phone. And it's bulky. And the buttons are hard to press. Cool features, but a lame phone. I returned mine. I used to have a Samsung VGA 1000. So I'm going to try to Samsung P777 slider phone.",1
"Ups and Downs

When i first looked up this phone i was crazy about it,it was hard making the decision to get it,bcos the negative review was whip lashing....but when u gotta have sumthin you just gotta have it.it didnt cost me anything i got it for free from cingular since i was migrating from att wireless,the cingular CS is deplorable,i was so dissappointed why the hell did att sell?huh can someone tell me.....anyways im not here to talk about cingular,but to review my phone,ive had for for a month now and i absolutely love it,im actually editing my review from when i just had it for a week,wasnt so crazy about it then but now i just cant do without it:MY ISSUES WITH IT:at first i had a big issue with the battery life,thot you cant really use all the functions without the battery going dead in about 2hrs,but now i figured you have to charge the phone consistently till it gains its full limit,now i've had it for a month,the battery life is okay for me,than when i 1st got it.i still stick with the ringtones being a joke,thats very selfish of cingular they use that as an avenue to get people to download songs while charging $2 dolls for it,well ive got news for them.....u dont have to do that people,the phone has a recorder so usually i just play songs from my computer on my mp3 list and hold the phone against my pc speakers,its records the songs exactly and then i can listen to them on my phone and also use as my ringtones,so stop throwing money to cingular,they already charge us enuff.The mp3 player on this phone is utterly meaningless,i mean how many songs can u possibly get on it,besides it runs ths battery too,so forget it.I hate that the phone automatically picks a call when u open it,i dont like been restricted to looking at that outer screen when someones calling,i mean i can barely make out the no#GREATSSSSSSSSSS....................Apart from those i like the phone i mean c'monnnnnnnnnnnn its a phone not some gizmo 3rd generation invention,i think the camera is very okay fair enuff,i like it,still its usuable,it gives u a lot to play with as well,like picture effects,frames u know all that.i love the speaker,the volume is just right,the buttons are not as bad as they say it is,its actually okay,honestly!!assigning of pics is cool,i see my husbands face pop up when he calls me ........,the dj stuff is another fun thing to do,when reading the reviews,the negative ones 4get to mention the cool things the phone has.the outer body is not exactly flattering but you can order stylish covers fron sony ericcsson and dats exactly what i did now i change my covers to suit my mood,it gives the phone a whole new look,its refreshing.the picture and video are okay for a phone,and the screen is really okay,how big do u want it...puhleezzzeee,i think its aight.the sunlight thingy is true though,you cant really see the screen,but if u choose a darker theme and shade the screen,it shouldnt be so bad,IMPROVISE PEOPLE.In all i just love a phone i can have fun with and my Z500a,is one i most certainly do have fun with,the size is okay it fits my palm good,and it doesnt look cheap,so if you get that from anyone tell them to wait till the get inside!!!!In all its very durable and i know its something u'll enjoyciao!!!!!!!!!!",3
"Its Not that bad...But its not that Great either

This phone isnt exactly crap. Its okay. The features are awesome for the price. Its great at first but it seems to malfunction with age. Its becomes EXTREMELY delayed! The picture fades and the camera is horrible (from the beginning)! I do, however, think that is pretty good at functioning amidst turmoil. The battery life is probably the worst function of the entire phone. Most of the malfuntions can be corrected by taking the battery out and reinserting it. Although it is fairly durable, it is HUGE! Its larger than my cordless phone at home. I know that SONY, one of the leading technological companies, can design a phone with the same features in a smaller package. I have seen the upgrade and I think its worth trying out. I have heard that it is not as delayed as this one. However, this one only became delayed with age, so...who knows?!",2
"Almost all you could want in an entry level phone.

I wavered between giving this phone four or five stars, and settled on five when I considered its target market - the entry level. It's clearly better than any other phone in this segment if you ask me. Does it stack up to more expensive phones? No, not completely. But it has a lot of features usually reserved for higher-priced models, it's pretty good looking and it gets really good reception, which is still the most important thing to look for in a phone.The features that sold me on this model vs. the competition in its price bracket were the external color screen (with photo caller ID!) and the EDGE support. These are not common features in lower-end phones. The camera, to me, was almost a bonus - although it obviously comes in handy with the photo caller ID (it is not required, though - you can upload photos from your PC and use them too). Photo quality is what you'd expect from a VGA camera phone - not bad, but it's pretty obvious what sort of device you used to take pictures with. Honestly, if you want to take serious pictures, buy a real camera. The screen quality was a pleasant surprise - I'd read some complaints about the brightness and readability, but I think both screens are perfectly fine, and I find them useable in any sort of light.If you read a lot of reviews, some people say this phone is built like a tank, while others say it feels ""cheap"". I think this contradiction can be explained by the quality of the plastic used in the phone's construction vs. the feel of the hinge assembly. Honestly, the plastic cover of the phone is matte plastic and feels a bit brittle (the phone's covers are replaceable, so maybe you can find something better), but the hinge really bears special mention because it lends the phone an especially solid overall feel in use. It is a Japanese-style hinge with a positive and quite forceful ""snap"" or ""click"" in either direction - both when you open and when you close it. It is not simply spring-loaded or magnetic like most hinges on American or European phones. I wish more phones used Japanese-style hinges here, because it really does give the phone a quality feel. I have had a lot of problems with hinges going loosey-goosey over time on other flip phones here and I really doubt that will ever be a problem with the Z500a.Call quality is probably as good as it gets in this country, despite the internal antenna (which was apparently stowed for cosmetic appeal, but I kinda think the phone looks like it's missing something without the stub). Talking mobile to mobile while in motion, there can still be an occasional dropout and there is an obvious delay (my wife and I each have this phone, which is how we've tested this), but talking land-line to the Z500a it's almost difficult to tell the Z500a user is on a cell phone at all. A definite improvement over our old Siemens phones.In regular daily usage, this phone is really a pleasure. Some people complain about the recessed buttons, but I don't find them difficult to press and this sort of design helps me avoid pressing buttons by mistake. The phone's interface is clean and never gets in the way, the menus are responsive and quick, and the phone book seems to store quite a lot of information for each contact. Combined with the good call quality, the EDGE high-speed internet support, the dual color screens, the camera, and the high-quality hinge assembly, I think this phone's a real winner in its price bracket.",4
"a good value

after a disasterous relationship with a Motorola V-180, this phone is a delight. It's relatively easy to use, but for optimum usage, you should read the manual which is fairly comprehensive and well organized.The usage of this phone is fairly intuitive to the user and will help guide you through features which is what I appreciated about Nokias and what I hated about the Motorola's.Size: clam shell design is such that when fully opened, the length rivals a real phone; which for whatever reason, i appreciate.exterior display: is programable to show a picture of the person calling you. will display numbers and time (although if you have it on ""normal"" setting, the display can be quite small. ""car"" setting will show you the time in larger numbers while maintaining the backlight display. if your phone is in normal mode, the screen will go to sleep and you will need to press an exterior button to show you the time.)interior display: full color. size is ok. perhaps a little small for its size. it is difficult to view outside in sunlight however. there might be a way to fix that- i need to consult the manual.Camera: this is my first camera phone, but i see nothing wrong with the quality. it does have a zoom feature.speaker is loud and clear, and comes out of the earpiece so before using it, the phone reminds you you could damage your hearing and requires you to push a button again. I'm really one for one-button operation so sometimes that does get annoying.favorite thing about the phone: has a built in recorder that makes it possible to make *anything* into a ring tone which for me makes downloading ringtones unneccessary.this is a most welcome feature as the included ringtones that are already on the phone are *terrible*. i am not exaggerating.the big drawbacks for the phone are fairly minimal:the alert when you have a message is LOUD. and i mean LOUD. any of them. i think ""click"" was ok, but I haven't figured out if there's a way to dampen the volume on the alerts yet.battery life: i'm torn on this- i tend not to turn my phone off at night (it's my only phone)so a fully charged battery seems to have only 3 strong days plus for me. however, the charging is FAST. a 20 minute drive to work plugged into your car adapter will no doubt give you enough juice for an entire day. I haven't had the phone long enough to find out if that will kill the battery faster or not and i'm kind of torn as to which i'd prefer- faster charging or longer battery life.best unexpected feature: the text messaging has a dictionary.",3
"i wanted so much to like this phone...

i bought this phone on ebay for a staggering $270 (included shipping and all that). why you may ask? well, don't ask. i thought it was cool. i wanted the phone, but didn't want to switch to cingular (i am an at&t; customer). so, i bought this phone, slipped my SIM card in and i am good to go. here's the pros and cons so far:pros:* excellent call clarity, but that would depend on your area, plan, coverage, etc. people can hear me fine, and i can hear them fine, and isn't that reallywhat it's all about?* speakerphone is nice. very nice. no complaints from friends to take them off it.* menus are pretty intuitive. that is, if you've worked with a sony ericsson phone before.* address book is very thorough and you can store a lot of information for each contact.* themes are a neat concept.* the options (zoom, brightness, special effects) for the digital camera are cool, but see below.* phone has a nice solid feel when opening and closing the flip.* option to record a sound and then use it as a ringtone is cool!cons:* VGA camera is horrible! i know, i know, it's a camera PHONE, not a phone CAMERA. however, the images are some of the worst i've seen. don't know if the camera is really that bad, or the display is just not that good, but yeah, don't count on taking nice, clear photos on this phone, or anything remotely close to good.* inside screen display is ""fuzzy"". this is just a sony ericsson thing, i've heard. the colors and clarity of the screen are soft. i think SE does this to conserve battery life. kinda hard to see things on the screen in direct sunlight, or if you're not looking at it just right.* screen does not make use of space available. poor design on SE's part.* available games through sony ericsson's site are lacking in number and interest. maybe 'cause this phone is new. only seven games available to download and none of them interested me.* phone only comes with 7 or 8 ringtones. HUH?! 7 or 8? that's just unheard of. not too many you can download from SE's site, either.* no bluetooth or infrared.* battery life is NOWHERE NEAR the 10 hrs/250 hrs (talk/standby) it says on SE's website. not even close. talk time might be 3-4 at best.the ""eh, it could go either way"":* phone is kind of bulky. the thing reminds me of a giant, silver maxi-pad when it's open. you may or may not like this.* plastic parts on the phone feel cheap. someone commented that my phone ""felt like a toy"". it kinda does, really. the finish on the plastic doesn't look sleek at all, but rather matte and really makes it look like a low-budget phone. it almost seems like this was a prototype phone and what i got isn't the final model! just a ""draft"". it's not very stylish or refined.this phone seems like it's packed with really cool stuff, and in some ways, it is. the specs on this phone are pretty impressive when you look at them. but, you have to ask yourself if you're the kind of person that's going to use all these features. are you going to send videos through MMS? are you going to listen to streaming audio through your phone? are you interested in ringtones and themes and games (if so, this really isn't the phone for you).in summary, this phone isn't worth the money. it IS a good phone with some cool bells and whistles, but it's not worth anything over $175, period.",2
"Best Phone I've Ever Owned

Previously, all of my phones have been from Nokia. Needless to say, I was a little nervous about switching brands. I'll begin by saying that they basic controls on this Sony Ericsson are quite a bit different, but they were extremely easy to figure out. This phone is quite a bit larger than most other flip phones out there, and it is a bit heavier. Because of its substantial size, text messaging is easier and talking is more comfortable. It's still small enough to fit in my pocket, which is a major plus.Everything on this phone is customizable. For everyone contact you can include up to five phone numbers, a picture, a special ringtone, and tons of other personal information. The factory-installed ringtones are pitiful, and Cingular ringtones are extremely overpriced. That said, anyone can easily use the sound recorder to make their own ringtones off of their stereo (or singing friends).The camera phone is sufficient. The games are only demo versions so be prepared to invest in downloading a real game if it's important to you. My favorite feature is the speakerphone, which has surprisingly clear sound quality on both ends of the call.For the price, you will not find another phone loaded with this many features. Why waste your money on a phone you'll only use for a couple of years when you can a Z500a with the same features and a smaller price tag?",3
"Ignore the harsh critics

This is a great phone.Especially since I got two of them for $50 total.The screen is great. Yeah, the camera isn't all that great, but the pictures I sent to my computer looked fine. I didn't pay to get a camera that happens to be a cell phone, I paid to have a cell phone that happens to have a camera. I am happy.I got the data cable from overseas from a site in the UK and if anyone is looking for a camera to hook to their laptops, guess what. . .this is it. The new Edge 3G data technology that this phone has is disgusting. I am getting broadband speeds in my car with my laptop.I think that the screen is beautiful myself. 85,000 colors and a pretty sharp resolution is all I see. I have downloaded some pictures online to use as the wallpaper in my phone and they look pretty sharp to me.The only con I can find is that because the faceplate can be changed, some dust can get into the little screen on the outside and that is kinda annoying to me. Personally, I like the size of the phone since it feels like a phone. I hate it when phones are so small that you are holding them with your fingertips. That's how they fall. LOL But for its size, how can you really complain? it weighs just over three ounces!Get this phone. It has all the features of many $500 an up phones but without the $500 and up part.",4
"A very good cell phone, but...

This is a very good cell phone and Amazon.com gives the best deal. But, you can't transfer your old phone number from different provider to Cingular through Amazon.com. If you transfer your old phone number, you won't get your amazon.com mail-in rebate. Please read amazon.com mail-in rebate rules carefully!!!You can read about how to transfer your number through this link : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/508597/102-6686881-6992121",4
"Average

In terms of features, I'd have to say this phone is pretty nicely loaded. I bought this phone a month ago. I really didn't like the way that it looked, but my number one criteria was reception and I was assured that was top notch in this area. As I used it though, I started noticing things that I'd never experienced with other phones (previously have had Motorolas and a Samsung):1) Simply turning the phone upside down caused it's reception to drop dramatically. This posed a problem, as I can not be constantly checking to make sure that my phone remains right-side-up in my pocket or bags!2) The phone has an internal antennae. For some reason blocking it with your hand causes a partial or, if your signal was somewhat low already, full loss of signal.3) Closing the phone causes a drop in the level of signal. Frustrating, considering most of us prefer to keep our phones flipped shut!4) Problems 1-3 caused me to consistently miss calls. In order to check for a missed call, I had to open and check the screen. (The outer screen shuts off automatically, even when you turn off the energy save feature. The screen becomes useless.) It never seemed to ring or vibrate to alert me to these missed calls or new messages.5) The keypad *really* needs to be more sensitive. When you suddenly can't seem to dial your own home number correctly, you know there's a problem. Of course, this can be avoided by using the phone book or dialing slooowly...It is possible that I simply received a fluke phone. Obviously some people are perfectly happy with this phone, and it really does receive high ratings from a lot of sites, including Consumer Reports. But for me, the combination of a phone that was a little squarer and chunkier than I preferred and required me to carry it open and right side up with its ingenious internal antennae bare to the sky was just too much.For those seriously considering this phone, I would simply recommend that you keep a close eye out for the symptoms I was experiencing. If you catch them early on, you can always return it.",2
"Good sound quality

I went looking for a new cell phone with only one need in mind: the sound quality. My previous Cingular phone (a Samsung) had horrible sound quality. It constantly dropped calls, I couldn't hear anybody, and nobody could hear me. I was about to drop Cingular before I decided to give them one more chance by switching to a different phone.I chose this phone after seeing it recommended on Consumer Reports. The sound quality is VASTLY superior to my old phone. I have not had a dropped call yet (after a month of use) and the sound is clear even when the signal isn't that strong. It turns out that all my complaints about Cingular were really problems with my old phone, not the service.Now the cons: this phone is bulky. Personally, I don't mind because it is easier to find in my purse. However, a person who carries the phone on their belt or in their pocket may not like the size. Also, the buttons are somewhat difficult to push, and the user manual isn't very intuitive. However, as I stated before, the only thing I really cared about was the sound quality, and in this regard, I would highly recommend the Ericsson.",3
"Happy with the phone!

I just bought this phone a few weeks ago and I am very happy with it! I LOVE the fact that you can use REAL SONGS for ringtones, and that you can assign a different picture (even of the person) and ringtone to everyone. I think the camera is good hey it's a phone...sooo as camera phones go, it's good! I had the Motorola V220 and the pics weren't as good (I returned it) I do agree that the phone is a little large, I had a Motorola V180 and the size was great, the color was too, black and silver with blue lights. I do miss that!!!!!! I gave it to my daughter. The screen colors are bright not like some SE, the T237 was HORRIBLE! It holds ALOT of pictures for wallpaper and screensavers and alot of ringtones, I'm addicted to getting 'em!On the con the battery life is not good, but most flips suck 'em dry! My test of true phone clarity was my once a week night out....could I use it in the bar or would I have to go outside? To my surprise (and DELIGHT!) I could use it in the bar and actually HEAR with no cut offs a RARITY as cells go! I was worried I'd wasted my $$$$$$ and would have to live with it, then take back my Motorola :) But again I'm for the most part happy with it....(but I do miss the COOL blue backlighting and black/silver of my V180!)",4
"An enhancement to most ERICSSON's

first off my previous phone was the T610 and love the phone!second, The Z500a has the same features and layout like all ericcsons. few minus and plusAs for other thingsMemory-I am not too dissapointed that the memory is 7mb (if you delete everything that can be deleted on the phone it will expand to 7mb), because if you compare to the new Motorola RAZR, A630, and Nokia 6230, this is just standard. But i really do wish the z500a supports Memory stick (it doesnt).Sound-It has a media player software which you can play music just like how you play it on your PC. This isnt a great feature cause of the 7mb memory, it is pointless to have it. If play music while the phone is open, the sound is automatically set to minimum volume (not loud). If you play the music through media player and close your phone, the music will continue to play (all songs repeatedly) and will play at maximum volume (you can change music on the side buttons). This phone is loud enough, Ringtone and speaker phone is great. also with 40 channel polyphonic tone, sounds more fresher then 32 channels.Display/ScreenI would say the screen is alot prettier than most phones. The color is quite the same as t610, just a bit sharper. Whats very neat is that you can have a screensaver (gif) but at the same time when you click to the front cover, the background can also play as a screensaver (gif). ok ok most phones has this feature but its smoother the most phones. oh yea, and the buttons are caved in, meaning you will have to put alittle more effort to button pressing. <-- very annoying and faustrating sometimes, im use to the quick press and go.Camera/VideoThis is a dissapointment, the camera is almost the same quality as the ERICSSON T610! its not better, but with the brightness adjustment atleast you can see everything. Whats really strange is that the Video Camera has better picture quality then the Picture Camera, very weird. Video camera is acceptable, it captures mostly every movement and not as much frame skipping.Connectivity-this is the BIGGEST dissapointment, the elimination of Infrared (IrDa) and Blue Tooth (BT) (both fastest data transfers available). This is why most people prefer Ericsson. Since the IrDa and BT are not available, the only connection z500a has is the DCU-11 (USB; slow). Another is through WAP/E-MAIL, i have no idea how to do this but i bet is more of a hassle.EDGE technology-Ok, downloads and streaming are pretty quick, but this does not effect DSU-11 data capable. even if it had IrDa, it will still take no effect. Edge is more like for the internet usage and other downloading services. Not a big deal, almost a useless feature if you get the DSU-11.Overall-This is a great phone, it is an enhancement to my ericsson t610. I only bought this phone because of the video and MP3 capabilities. everything else is pretty much what all ericsson phone has. I choosed Ericsson phones because they do have more features than other cell phone companies. I trust Ericsson and plus this is a good phone for its price!",4
"Kinda big for Cingular 8525 aka HTC TyTN

I just purchased yesterday the Cingular 8525 as my very first PPC phone and like I have with my last 4 phones, I have purchased Krusell cases for all of them. Krusell has by far the very best materials, craftsmanship, and attention to detail than any other case available. If anyone knows, I do as I had spent 10 years in the wireless accessory industry and made a ""name"" for myself in the phone customizing world.This case would have received excellent markings from me for my new PPC phone however it is a little big (tall) for the phone when inserted. I didn't want to go with a fitted case for this type of phone and opted for a pouch, and this is an excellent choice. I saw all the available models on Krusell's website specifically for my model phone and selected this one for style and functionality. I love the convenient slots for additional memory cards which is clever feature that will find use by me. Beautiful case as usual from this manufacturer, however that really is my only gripe about the height of this case, however I'd like to remain positive and think that it is ""future-proof"" in that I'm sure it'll get use for many years to come with other phones/gadgets.",3
"Krusell Pictor

Good quality leather. The small storage compartment is great to store business cards and a memory card. The clip is much better than other products I have used. The Krusell name badge has fallen of once as it can hook onto objects",3
"ANTONLINE WILL RIP YOU OFF does not fit a 6126

This item does not fit a 6126 and Antonline refuses to waive the 15% return fee and return shipping cost. DO NOT DEAL WITH ANTONLINE. if they make a mistake YOU PAY FOR IT.",0
"Extremely deceptive product description

If you choose to purchase this item, be extremely careful to read the fine print. I bought this about two weeks ago, thinking it would fit the Nokia 6133 that I have (the product title read ""TMobile Holster with Ratcheting Belt Clip for Nokia 6101, 6103/6102i, 6126/6131/6133, 6136"") and when I got it, the package states on the front, very clearly, ""Designed for Nokia 6101, 6103"". Since then (and contacting Amazon), the product title has been changed to reflect the fact that it is designed only for the 6101/6103 model.",0
"Better than the original Verizon case

I like that the clip doesn't have to be on the case. It's not a perfect fit, but close enough. The original case was a more snug fit, but the clip on the back was not useful to me.",3
"motorola case

really nice the only case i see has no problem when charging the only thing is ther should have been a black",3
"What a savings!

Sprint wanted $39.99 to replace my cell battery. I found this equivalent replacement for way less, and it is working just fine!",4
"is this even gps??

Buy beware older phones tend not to be gps capable. What that means to you is that the phone cannot be activated on your account. Becareful before you buy.",0
"Do not take Cingular

When I signed for this plan with Cingular, I had never thought that a big and established company like Cingular would have so poor call quality. I keep getting dropped calls almost constantly and this is not a remote problem. I have friends who have cingular and everybody complains about the same. Called their customer support but they never admitted that Cingular network has this problem. Changed my phones 2-3 times hoping it to be a phone problem and not a network problem. Nothing worked. Now I am desperately waiting for my contract with these guys to get over and go to some other company.",0
"Cold Customer Care

I had my cell phone STOLEN and Cingular could care less - would not waive the penalty for 'breaking the contract' of $200, would happily ""replace"" my phone with an upgrade for $200, or I could just keep paying until the plan was up, with no penalty, while my service is suspended (seeing as how I have no phone!!) - either way, it costs $$$ and Cingular is happy! While I am NOT.",0
"Bad Plan, Bad Service, Bad Network

While my cell phone useage has not really increased, my phone bills since switching to Cingular are through the ROOF! The reception is poor, i can't even use it in my house in NW DC and my phone gets terrible interference noises. It's going to be cheaper to pay a cancellation penalty than to keep this till the contract runs out. Very disappointing",0
"Cingular does not standy by their product, services or information

When I first joined, I called customer service about roaming. They informed me that if my phone said ""ROAM"", then I was roaming, otherwise I was not.Recently I had large roaming charges, although my phone never said ""ROAM"". Cingular refused to remove any of the charges for the following reason (in an email):""We see that all the charges applied to your account are valid charges. The actual rates charged will be determined by the information contained in our billing system, not based on the phone's display. Hence, we would not be able to apply any credits against the roaming charges. ""We went back and forth several times, but Cingular stuck by their reasoning. All they did was thank me for my loyalty and wrote a half page marketing blurb about how they are a top service provider and how I can upgrade my phone and service. Unbelievable.Do not go with Cingular. In the event you love them or one of the phones they offer, then first ask yourself several questions.1. How will you exactly know when you are roaming?2. How will you know if information provided by Cingular is accurate?3. Do you want to buy Cingular phones that Cingular will not stand by?4. Are you ready to understand billing software and systems?5. Are you ready to deal with a company who can't take responsibility for products, services and information it provides?Don't waste your time with Cingular.",0
"worst company with good coverage

the good thing about cingular is that there are many people on it ,and so its free with in the net work.but it sucks in customer service and from drop calls",0
"Love My Cingular

I've been with Cingular for 7 years and my billing has always been accurate(I've heard horror stories about other providers). I live in MD close tothe PA line and found when I went north I was in Roam-they accomodated my question about this by adding ""no roam"" to my 39.99 plan at no charge. When I was getting billed for Internet charges (I do not use the phone for that) Cingular immediately removed the charges and put a block on that soI couldn't accidently go on-line. Every month for 7 years my bill has beenthe same, within a few pennies. And twice when I forgot to mail my payment I got a $5 charge - but they did not just cut off the service.",4
"Its ATT

Not much to review here folks. I bought it and amazon was great for choosing the options. I am still with ATT unfortunately.",3
"AT&T coverage

I am very disappointed in the signal strength I have with AT&T. According to their coverage map, I live right in a zone of ""best"" coverage. If that is the best they can do, it's pathetic. AT&T's grand coverage claims are why I selected them as a carrier, but I have no reason to recommend AT&T to anyone. The phone constantly disconnects during calls, data connection is iffy and there is little improvement anywhere else nearby.",0
"Bad all the way around

I paid a 400 dollar cancellation fee just to be rid off AT&T/CINGULAR. I cannot even begin to tell of the horrible customer service, dropped calls, etc. I'll stick with Verizon from here on.",0
"Slow, but the Amazon price is better

Because of earlier reviews I was paranoid that my phone service would be cut off when I bought my phone through Amazon. The Amazon price was about $70 less than directly through Cingular, so I decided it was worth being out of touch a few days. I sent an email to all my friends and family warning them that they might not be able to reach me until the new phone arrived. As it turned out, there was nothing to worry about! My phone service was not cut off and I was easily able to transition my addresses in my old SIM card to the new phone. The phone took a good 2-3 weeks to get to me, but in my case it was well worth the price.",3
"V3xx Motorola Razr

The phone was nice but it or the service dropped called almost every time I made a phone call. Also, it would not end a call when I pressed end. You would have to shut the phone off, or it would occasionally end if you pressed end enough times. I was very unhappy with the phone.",0
"cingular jail

Worked great in Europe, but in the DC suburbs there are dead spots all over the place. Can't drive for 5 minutes (in a major metropolital area) without being cut off. The rollover program is great - I have 6500 rollowver minutes, but, alas, can hardly make a phone call..I got this phone before Martha Stewart went to jail; she went to jail after I got this contract, and now she is out.... and I still have this contract!!! Test it carefully and beware of the the 30 day return limitation.",0
"Bad service / Bad support

Washington DC and Arlington VA 3G service is spotty at best. Do yourself a favor and stay with Sprint or Verizon. Cingular will also not work in the metro.",1
"No Contract Length information

Service agreement keep saying early termination and all the other clauses. However it did not mention the term of contract or length in years. I think this is important information and should be mentioned in main plan page.",0
"This process was so Easy!!

I loved ordering my phone and plan from Amazon. It was so simple to just pick my plan and phone and wait two days! If I were you, I would order the bare minimum plan and change up later unless you know for sure that you have picked the perfect plan BECAUSE you will have to pay $250 to Amazon if you change your plan below what you initially selected. You can increase the original plan but not go cheaper for the grace period. Also my phone showed up slightly defective (Samsung Eternity) and I called Amazon and they shipped me another right away. You can't beat this service and not too mention the discounted prices.",4
"A great service

I have been with Verizon for almost 8 years and moved to AT&T; coz. of roll over minutes feature as part of the plan. Sony ericsson is a great phone except as mentioned in the cnet reviews, the cons remains with it.The service with AT&T; is great, no loss of call or echo in the voice as mentioned in other reviews. I believe that it's not the service but the mobile instrument that the echo and voice clarity is dependent upon.",3
"AT&T Family Talk

I am working for goverment and AT&T is not giving me 15 % discount on total bills. They told me before I bought service that I will received discount on total bills and also in my account shows discount on internet. When I received bill only main line gets 15% discount.",2
"Good additionsli

I was worried about this case adding bulk to a product that has been designed to be slim, sleek, and light weight. The added size and weight are barely noticeable. I have showed it to other people who have refused to get cases for theirs and they were impressed as well. I haven't had any issues with cooling. Great way to protect your investment!",4
"I GUESS FOR THE PRICE SAYS EVERYTHING

Couple of months it worked just fine but man oh man battery last nothing. i only use it for my car but i can never rely on it cause is always death and i charge every day..",0
"Small, lightweight bluetooth at budget price

I got this baby a couple months ago and for around twenty bucks you can't beat it. Sound is clear, size is small. Comes with charger/carrying case. Can be worn with behind the ear ""hook"" or in your ear ""loop"". Easy to pair with my phone. The only negative thing I can think of is it picks up wind noise if really windy. Intuitive controls for volume up/down, redial, voice dial. I have recommend to my friends.",3
"Good value!

This a a good product for the money. It is easy to use and you can hear calls nicely. It's not the most comfortable thing to wear, but it does what it's supposed to do, which is being able to have a conversation over your cellular phone hands-free with no wires!",3
"Best Headset ever!

I love the headset! It fits perfect in my ear and it's so small unless I have my hair up you can't tell I have it on.",4
"Only 1 thing wrong..

This is a great headset, but i have 1 problem. i have a small ear so it's a little tight but great sound, and the people in the other end can't belive taht i;m not on my cell.",3
"Dont forget the Jabra ear pieces!!!

Echoing the majority of the reviews, its great for price and general sound quality but like others, I've caught it numerous times falling out of my ear. The included ear pieces simply don't work, they're garbage, and thats exactly where they went once I got the Jabra ear pieces (If you can still find em-Radio Shack was discontinuing them so I got em dirt cheap! Once coupled with the correct size for my ear, the sound quality actually improved(sound goes directly into your ear canal so I realized that the Volume on the ehadset really does make a difference, I no longer have the volume maxed out, that really hurts my hearing now!)! DOWNSIDE is that it wont handle many drops to the ground (but what does?) The last drop actually loosened the earpiece stem from the main unit so its wobbles like hell and now it might just break off alltogether so Im looking for a replacement. Otherwise, I'd say its a GREAT ITEM! - JUST DON'T FORGET THE JABRAS!!!",3
"Excellent product

great quality, and super fast delivery, price was the lowest in Amazon for a brand new ear piece.",4
"Good sound quality and volume. VERY light and comfortable.

Nice product. Good battery life. Incredibly small and light. Fits my ear perfectly, although I wouldn't jog with it. I'm a big guy and the ear pieces that fit over the ear, DO NOT fit me so this was a good find. VERY reasonable cost on Amazon for a good product.",4
"Not bad for the price

The only complaint I have is that it sometimes falls out of my ear. When it does stay in, it still feels like it's going to fall out. Otherwise its not bad for the prices. You get used to it.",2
"great headsest

the headset is great, works really well with my samsung phone...the only problem i have with it is sometimes its hard to make it stay in my ear, but its really great and i would buy it again",3
"nice

i couldn't believe how small it is compare to the pictures i saw online. however, one bad thing about that is that i lost it already. now i have to think about buying another one. anyways, it's a cool headset. i would recommand it to anyone who's thinking about buying one.",4
"This Thing Is So Cool

I love this headset. I use it all the time. Its nice because its so small no one knows you have it in. The only thing I would advise is to always keep it in the same place when not in use. Because its so small I have misplaced it a couple of times. Amazon had it at a great price. In the stores it goes for around almost $90. The shipping was really fast and inexpensive.",4
"GOOD BUT SENSITIVE

THIS PRODUCT IS GOOD IN GENERAL, GOOD RECEPTION, NICE FIT. ALL EXCEPT FOR ONE THING. IT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING CONSIDERING I'M VERY CAREFUL WHEN TAKING CARE OF MY THINGS. I CAN HEAR WHO I'M TALKING WITH BUT THEY CAN'T HEAR ME. I'VE RESET IT MANY TIMES AN TESTED INCOMING AND OUTGOING CALLS. I'M NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT I DO PLAN ON GETTING ANOTHER ONE, I LOVE THE SIZE. BUT IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN I'LL BE SURE TO LEAVE A FOLLOW UP REVIEW.",1
"Excellent sound.

Its fits pretty good in my ear,since it has a choice of S/M/L ear piece.The sound is excellent.It can pick up commands only in quite rooms.On streets and open window cars,it cannot detect my verbal command.",3
"Great performance, sorry fit

I love the way it sounds nad most of the time, the person i'm talking to has no problem hearing me. But for some reason, the dang earpiece doesn't fit snug enough and I often find myself catching the bluetooth as it falls out of my ear. Plantronics earpieces fit so great! I wish Samsung could adopt a similar model.",3
"The best bluetooth for cell phones

Very good product. Works very well, even in noisy environments. No complains about it, and it's very small.",3
"Nice sound and size, but the darn thing doesn't fit in my ear

I should have listened to the other reviews. Great product, but the ear piece is just a strange design. Forget the little hooked covers you are suppose to use - they are all too big for my ears - and I'm not a small person. So I have to use it without them and it hurts my ear. Major design flaw.",0
"Great size, faulty design

Loved the size and the quality of the connection, but it fell out of my ear the second time I used it, never to be seen again. I've found a model with a detachable ear hook and will use that instead. Too bad, I quite liked it.",4
"Great Headset

I needed a bluetooth headset because of all of the driving I do in traffic but I didn't want to look like a dork with some giant blinking contraption sticking out of my ear. I took a chance on this headset even though I read a review saying that it didn't sync up well with the VX8300. I couldn't be more happy. Even though it is small(about 1-1/2"") the buttons are still large enough to use with ease. It also fits snug and comfortabe in my ear and works well with my VX8300.",4
"The most perfect BlueTooth

I'm so delighted Amazon has this bluetooth in stock. After over 2 years of use AND a trip in the washer & dryer over a year ago, I've finally lost my bluetooth. I must get another one right away!",4
"Good replacement battery at a lower price

The only issue was how the battery charged. My original battery 'told' me it was charging and when it was done through messages on the screen. This battery does not give any message, but the charger light turns from red (charging) to green (done). It may have always done this, but I always paid attention to the message screen on the phone itself. Also, a little tricky fitting the battery in the charger, but it does work, after a few tries.Much cheaper than the brand name battery for my phone.",3
"Cheap workorse!

I'll keep this short...these batteries work GREAT and are so cheap you could afford a dozen compared to OEM. In my experience...A+++.",4
"Flimsy

I bought this with my razr v3xx phone. It didn't last a week. The two thin strips connecting the front and back tore off in no time. Don't buy it.",0
"motorola v3xx

don't waste your money on this one. The fit was such that you had to remove the case to use your phone. And the case broke within the first two weeks of use.",0
"no stereo - mic doesn't sem to work

bought this because I like the headphones on my ipod, and wanted something similar for my treo 680. So I bought the iPhone headphones (Apple Store Rep: ""Sure, they will fit your treo""). Not sure if adapter is defective or supposed to work this way but there is mono only and the mic doesn't work.",0
"Only meant for ROKR

I didn't realize that this adapter is only meant for the motorola Rokr. I tried the adapter with my Blackberry 8100, and it doesn't work at all. I hope I can return this.",0
"Not Very Good

I bought one to try it on my LG Venus that I recently received, and I have to say that I am underwhelmed.One of the first faults toward these cables is that some headphones, when fully plugged in, will only produce sound in only one earcup. This is probably due to the fact that the female 3.5mm jack wasn't made very well. The problem is fixed if you slightly pull it out, but that's just stupid to live with.The next thing I notice is that this adapter is made with some sort of funky conductive metals. There are passages in music that completely cease to exist, as if the data is just terminated inside the adapter. This could also be in fact that the dac inside the Venus is horrible, but I am not sure for certain.Save yourself the money and look up another adapter would be my recommendation, but there might be some people that have headphones that work fully plugged in and they also like the sound that's coming out of it.",1
"Not for Office Phones

If you are hoping to use your automobile, earbud-type headset with your office phone (mine's a Panasonic DECT6.0 cordless set), this will NOT work. The headset plug that works in the phone has only 2 contact rings (mic and mono audio). This adapter has three rings for L and R audio, and mic. I tried two headsets, and I get only audio. At least it was only $4 wasted.....",2
"Doesn't work for all Cingular Phones

Even though this is advertised as a Cingular package this doesn't work for all Cingular phones...I have an 8125 and it will convert the signal but it only comes out in one ear phone.",0
"Didn't work for us

I bought this so that my husband could plug his cell phone into an adapter to play his music through the car stereo. It may be his phone, but it didn't come through in stereo.",1
"Adapter

Love this little adapter! I did not want to have to upgrade my current earpiece just because I upgraded my phone. So this adapter is letting me get further use. I hear clearly, those who I'm speaking to hear me clearly, can't say enough good things about it! Highly recommend!!",4
"Item is Good

The item is fine - it was too small for what I was wanting to use it on. Very nice to do business with.",2
"Worked fine

The price was right and it has worked just fine for my daughter to plug earbuds into her LG remarq phone.",4
"Phone adapter

Bought this phone adapter to replace one with two rings instead of three. You need the third ring to get better reception and make calls. Two does not work.",4
"BAD, DID NOT WORK!

I thought it was going to work with my blackberry pearl but unfortunately it did not connect.So it failed me.",0
"Works as advertised

I bought this adapter to help replace a headphone cable that needed a 2.5mm plug in. Turns out the headphones were fried but i tested the adapter and it works just as intended. Great price for this little guy, it would have been like 9 dollars at RadioCrap so yeah. Thanks Amazon for you many wonders...",4
"Did the Job for an LG Phone

The intended purpose was to connect the audio from the mp3 player feature of an LG Wine II phone to the aux input of a 2008 Toyota Highlander stereo system. The LG uses a 2.5 mm four wire jack, and was built to accept a headset. The Highlander uses a 3.5 mm three wire female jack - standard issue on many portable audio devices. Also needed is a short 3.5 mm male to male adapter cable. Combine the two and you will have what you need to do the job.The issue with the LG phones is that the 2.5 mm jack is slightly recessed in the phone's case. The ""shoulders"" of the 2.5 mm end of this cable are wide enough so that they sit on two plasic ribs of the phone's case, so that the 2.5 mm plug cannot quite go all the way into the phone's connector. Despite this, I do have audio on both channels, so I'm satisfied. The fit is tight enough so that the connection stays made.At this low price, it's worth a try, and it did the job for me.",4
"Poor quality sound

I ordered six of these, and every one of them has terrible sound quality. The wire connecting the male and female jacks is extremely small. I would not recommend this unless the sound quality does not matter at all to you.",0
"Adapter Cable

2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter cable was exactly what I wanted, a short, flexible cable to essentially convert a cell phone 2.5mm jack to a 3.5mm jack. It worked well.",4
"Incompatibility

From my personal experience and reading the reviews of others, this adapter may work on some types of phones, but it appears to be largely incompatible with most phones. I don't know of any way to ensure that your phone will be compatible with this adapter, and, therefore, I can't recommend this product to others. I have purchased similar adapters like this at radioshack and they were compatible, but kept breaking and malfunctioning after about 6 months of use. I've been through 3 radioshack adapters and I always take very good care of all my electronics, but their adapters keep failing. After all the frustration, I would honestly recommend that you just spend a little extra money and buy a decent, inexpensive mp3 player or upgrade your cell phone to one that has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. This will save you a lot of time, money, and annoyance. Besides the incompatibility issues, the supplier shipped the product very fast. With standard shipping, the product arrived here (Pittsburgh) in 2 days.",0
"Excellent

This product works wonderful with my daughters headphones. She can now listen to music on her cell phone without me having to listen to it.",3
"Barely does the job.

I bought this item along with a cigarette lighter audio cable, hoping to be able to play songs on my phone through my car speakers. Well, it barely gets the job done.The cables actually do all fit and everything, but the audio is absolutely horrible. It sounds like the singer is singing in a tin can, without a microphone. The background of the music is way too loud, and the artist's voice is way too soft. This cannot be corrected with modifications to equalizer settings; i.e., changing bass or treble. You just lose too much information through this cheap adapter. Maybe it would be alright for hooking up a headset to your phone to talk through, but to use it for music is a waste of money. It makes the music sound like garbled...garbage.If it weren't so cheap I'd go through the trouble of returning it. It's not even worth paying to send it back.I don't recommend this adapter to anyone unless they're using it strictly for phone calls. 1 star for actually working *somewhat* functioning, and another for having some kind of use. Also, there are apparently a slew of other problems that people have had with this adapter, so I'm sure it doesn't even deserve two stars. Good luck? Just find a device that has a normal jack. Adapters in general seem to suck the quality right out of recordings.",1
"Exactly what I wanted, cheap.

This adapter does exactly what I want it to do. It lets me use an earbud/mic combo with my LG 2.5mm headset phone. It was very inexpensive, came very quickly, and I Love it!",4
"Kinda worked

The problem is some phones have different locations for the black lined thingies. And this one was different so it did not work very well. You have to have it half out to get full sound and the bass is horrid with this adapter but it gets the job done. Not fully working Hauwei Ascend M860 I bought 4 and there was only ONE that worked PROPERLY so pick wisely or get a whole bunch",2
"Ordered by mistake

It wasn't what I needed. I am sure it worked fine but it was not what we needed. It was ordered by mistake.",1
"Good product

I was looking for this type of adapter and found it. I am pleased with this purchase.",4
"Works great ! ! ...

Item arrived quickly and works great with my Metro PCS Samsung SCH-r450 slider phone and Sony Premium Sound in ear plugs.",4
"Headset Adapter 3.5mm to 2.5mm Audio Adapter and Converter Cingular AT&T

Well all I can say is works awesome with my Samsung Rant... exactly what I was looking for. Now i can listen to my mp3 music from my cell in a good & clear quality sound through head phones or through my car stereo Thanks",3
"It does what i expected from it.

It just works well... exactly what I was looking for. Now i can listen my mp3 music from my cell in a good & clear quality sound with my Seinneiser 3,5mm headset. It is just perfect and efficient.",4
"Link to Music

I buy it for my new phone env3 and it worked really well.. I add headphone and i use it all the time and it work really good.. I used it daily lol",4
"3.5mm to 2.5mm

Excellent Product. The cable fit right in with no worries. Sound quality was great with the cable.",3
"Does not work for me

This cable does not work as advertised with my 2.5mm jack-equipped Aigo mp3 player and Nuforce NE-7M earphones. This might be due to the inclusion of a microphone on my earphones, which extends the 3.5mm plug by one section.",1
"Decent cable, but doesn't work for the 8100 Blackberry as advertised....

This cable is just fine, but it won't convert Blackberry 8100 or Pearls to standard headphones as advertised...bummer.",2
"works okay

Works fine. I only get stereo if I push the plug hard into my phone. not sure if it's the adapter or my phone.",2
"Just what the doctor ordered!

Well it's no secret that cell phones are taking over every small electronic device. So why not Mp3/AAC files? This little and affordable I might add, cable. made it so I can listen to my music on my phone through head phones or through my car stereo by converting one of the ends of cable to the infamous 1/4 jack. Great buy!",4
"Not what I expected

The product picture showed 3 contacts. I expected to be able to use this with my phone. This is audio only. The product name did state it was audio, but the discription was lacking any real details. When I used it with my phone, the audio was scratchy and noisy. This could be due to th fact that my phone also needed a mic.The shipping time was very fast.",1
"Not what picture shows

Look at the picture. I see an adapter with 3 lines just like my headphones with mic. Look at my product and there are only 2 lines. Only for audio. Not what I wanted and not as described. UPDATE: Customer service was great. After hearing of my issues they got back to me and promptly shipped the correct item. Unfortunately, that one was not compatible with my phone (no stereo and no mic). They then refunded my purchase.",1
"does its job

I was a little disappointed that the item I received did not look like the picture - it had a straight male end instead of the L shape. However, it does what it needs to do, and for the price, I can't complain.",2
"Horrible Quality

This adapter does not work for voice communications, period. It was purchased for using headphones instead of an Xbox mic, but it produces no sound and you can only hear. Ridiculous.",0
"edit: excellent customer service, previous: not the product pictured

Edit: originally I gave it one star (review below) BUT after contacting the company they sent the exact product pictured for free and it arrived very quickly. I agree you shouldn't have to file a complaint to get what you ordered but they acknowledged their mistake and made it right in a timely mannor. Good on them.--- previous review ---They're selling an adapter but not the one pictured. The one they sent me doesn't have a cord, its a one piece, which is fine with me. But more importantly they sent me a three contact TRS connector not the four contact TRRS connector pictured. ... And it arrived late.--- * ---Once again after contacting them they made it right.",3
"perfect

just what I needed, exactly as described. this was for a friend and he was completely satisfied with the quality.",4
"Picture misleading

I purchased this based on the photo which is extremely misleading. Looks nothing like what actually came. There are two black rings rather than 3 black rings, which is what I need. What I really need is a 2.5 to 3.5 audio adapter converter. So I am partially at fault for not reading carefully but the picture shows a 2.5mm to 3.5 mm.",0
"Very simple.

Very simple product. Feels a bit cheap but you get what you pay for. So far it works fine, but don't expect it to last too long unless it stays in one place at all times.",2
"Adapter

Adapter did not work - they said it was due to issues with hurricane and would refund money and replace part. They did refund money but did not replace part! So, now I have no adapter for my phone. It was 20 minutes after I posted a bad review they called begging me to remove my feedback and they would stand up to product. Well I did remove it and they refunded my money but never replaced the part.",0
"Works great with iPhone and V Moda earbud mics

Works as described, and seems like decent quality. Works great on my Gigaset phone with my V Moda earbud iPhone microphone.",3
"Worked just as described

I have a Samsung Convoy and wanted to be able to connect a 3.5mm headset to the 2.5mm jack and listen to stereo music. This was just the right product. Product arrived quickly and worked great.",4
"works on LG enV

the problem with most adapters is that they only have 2 rings where it goes into the phone. probrably for the hands free mic. this adapter was made for a motorola rokr e1. if your ear buds have 3 rings on the tip this should work. and it will be in stereo.you don't have to pull it out halfway to get both sides to work. it locks in and stays there. sound quality is really good.some headphones are louder than others.most likely due to ohms resistance.i have a LG enV vx9900no more ear buds for me!",3
"Motorola 2.5mm Adapter

I can't say this will work for all phones, or even all Motorola phones, but it was a life saver for my V365.Don't make the mistake of picking up a standard 3/32"" to 1/8"" adapter at Radio Shack or Walmart. It won't work in your phone. Sure it will fit the jack perfectly, but when it's plugged in, all you get is one channel. Moto uses a non standard jack configuration that probably has something to do with the way it will mute the music if a call comes in.There are some headphones and earbuds made to fit the jack as is, but with this adapter, a whole new market of higher quality headphones becomes available.",4
"Works with xbox controllers

I bought this to use with my xbox 360 controllers. I wanted to use my own standard 3.5mm headset that I am comfortable with and not the standard 'drive thru' style that comes with the xbox controllers. Mic and mono earpiece work perfectly.",4
"Works With LG OCtane( as stereo Headphone Adapter)

This adapter works great and allows me to use standard stereo headpones(which have a 3.5mm male plug) with my LG Octane(which has a 2.5mm female jack) to listen to music. The adapter is about 5"" long with a 90 degree connector on the male connector end(the end that plugs into the phone).",4
"What it should be, not Xbox Compatible

I got this to try and use as an adapter for my Xbox 360 so I could use my 3.5mm headset with it. While the build quality of the adapter is good and I have no problems with the product itself it does not work with the Xbox, so if that's what you're looking for keep looking.",3
"1 month, and still works beautifully.

I use it for my LG Octane from Verizon. Works well with my ear-buds, allows seamless switching between phone calls and music you are listening to. I have been very pleased with the quality given the low price I paid. I use it daily when I run at the gym and it doesn't have any issues cutting out. Seems to be a solid product in the month I have owned it.",4
"works perfect for lg scoop

i searched many of these adapters and even got one that didnt work. but this one worked perfect for my lg scoop. it fit! it played in both ears! cheap!",4
"Works Great! (Smart Phone to Panasonic Wireless 5.8 GHz House Phones)

This product works great for being able to use my iPhone ear buds ( 3.5mm) to my home land line phones, which are Panasonic 5.8GHz wireless phones ( 2.5mm). The typical ear buds for most smart phones come with the 3.5mm plug with three rings, which I suspect is for stereo. Price was good at $3.29 with Amazon Prime (no shipping cost).I tried a similar adapter from Radio Shack that did not work. I could hear incoming voice, but the person on the other end could not hear my voice. It only worked one way. It cost $10.00 plus tax, so the Happy Cellular price is definitely a great deal. This product was delivered in less than 48 hours!",4
"Warning: Does not work for Xbox mic chat

I should first note if all you want to do is use this for a phone then this will work fine audio wise and you need not read any further.If, however, you are planning to use this for adapting a PC headset to work with an Xbox controller you're out of luck because it will not work for that purpose. Seeing as how this item is one of the top results that appears when searching for an Xbox 360 headset adapter I feel it is time someone posts a negative review so others are not mislead by this product and are not out $5 like myself for something of no use to me.Now if you simply want audio from the chat from live through your controller this may work though it would be distorted. Most importantly however, it will not feed any input into the controller however. Hence, you may be able to hear chat but no one could ever hear you.",0
"Didn't work as advertised

I only get sound to one ear unless I pull the headphones plug partially out. I was trying to connect a smart phone to UE superfipro 5.",0
"purchased for friend

I purchased this for a friend and they have not complained so I guess it works well. I would recommend it.",3
"Didn't work on my Samsung flip phone

I bought this adapter so I could use my new headset for my Samsung Smooth flip phone. When I tested it, I could hear the caller, but all he heard was static.",0
"Worked better than expected

Bought this in Oct. This adapter worked perfectly with my LG Octane and 2 different headphones. It fit snugly and the sound quality was wonderful. However today I noticed a short in the wire between ports which now gives music an echoy quality and will soon short out I'm sure. For the price I'll buy another one.",3
"Works

Not really sure what all you can say about this. It works great converting a 3.5mm plug to 2.5mm plug.",4
"good

good why would I want to keep writing writing and writing while all I wanted to say is good. strange.",4
"Works; just not for what I need

I bought this so I could use my computer headset with an Xbox 360. The idea was to plug the audio feed of the headset into the tv and the microphone feed into this adapter and then to the controller. I live in a 4 man dorm and I thought it might be considerate. It does not work for this. I wasn't sure if it would, so I took a gamble. I use bluetooth with my cell phone, so I have no use for this product.",1
"Be Careful - The picture shows 2.5 to 3.5. Specs are the opposite.

Be careful to know what you need. The picture shows a 4-conductor 2.5mm to 3.5mm which is what I needed. However, the specs say 3.5 to 2.5 which is what they sent. Also, note that 3-conductor is for stereo headsets. 4-conductor is what you will need if using as a phone headset/microphone.",0
"Only one channel in headphones...

I'd be better off sticking the stock ear buds in my ear than using this cable. FYI, I have a Cingular 8125 Pocket PC... Maybe you'll have better luck.",0
"Poor description

It should be noted that the adapter is 2.5 mm male to 3.5 mm female. It will not work with an iphone/",0
"not good

same as others .I bought this adapter for my mp3 player so that I can use my sony earphones. Unfortunately, this one did not work.",0
"Works wonderfully.

I got a new phone recently and one of the reasons I got it was because it could play music so I could stop carrying around my phone and my MP3 player. When I got home I discovered that my Bose earphones wouldn't fit in the jack. I didn't want to return the phone because I quite rather like it. I ordered this and received it quickly and it works fantastic. I haven't lost any sound quality and as often as I take this thing out of the jack and put it back it seems to be holding up quite well. This ended up being life saver.",4
"3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter

this is a good item, it works great i will recomend it, just use the correct headset for it and u are good.",4
"plays on right and left speaker !!!

I bought this after a FAIL purchase from Radio Shack. I read the reviews on here and decided to go with this adapter, and it worked! One thing you can't get from buying in a store in product reviews. SO if you are looking for an adapter that plays on both right and left speakers (to replace a crappy one you bought that only plays the right speaker) THIS my friend, is exactly what you want LOL!!",4
"Works in Samsung Convoy 2 Cell Phone

This review is for the 3.5mm (female end) to 2.5mm (male end) audio adapter.The item arrived head of schedule, which is always a plus. The postage for the item ran more than the item itself. Considering the cost of materials and postage, it was still a bit high. However they have to pay someone to package and address it, so I'm willing to call it even on the shipping.The adapter works as advertised for me - I connected the adapter to a male-to-male 3.5mm audio patch cable and to my Convoy 2 cell phone. I then plugged the 3.5mm audio patch cable into the auxiliary jack in my Jeep Commander radio and the MP3's were accessible.There is no noticeable sound degradation due to the adapter (the degradation of the sound of the Convoy 2 is a whole different topic!) and the only annoying feedback or circuit interference noises came when I moved the cable around testing it's reliability. Under normal conditions I don't think this will be an issue as I am using the adapter (MP3-to-vehicle).However I cannot speak to any such noises if using the adapter with headphones - I don't think the connections are loose enough to cause an issue while jogging, but cannot verify that.The price is minimal (even considering the shipping) and the construction quality seems adequate.Recommended.Jim",4
"Decent adapter

This is a decent adapter for the price. It works as described. Its construction is somewhat light but for the price, you can buy a few as spares. The 2.5mm TRRS male is not a right angle, but more like a 45. I recommend.",4
"It Works for the LG Wine II UN430 Mobile Phone, But...

it's durability is highly questionable. Yet after striking out on a few similar adapters, this is the only ""affordable"" adapter tried that worked in stereo for the LG Wine II UN430 phone. While it fit securely on both ends, the connection to the phone did waver in maybe one position (i.e. the sound went to one side) when I first inserted the adapter. I haven't had that re-occur yet. Then again, I've only had it for a week.Additionally, this seller (Happy Cellular, a.k.a. HDE) sent this adapter to me in WHITE, not black as clearly stated in the description. After contacting them, they apologized but offered no options for rectifying the situation after stating that they were only selling it in that color. I have contacted Amazon.Since I only have black-colored equipment, the color was a key reason for me purchasing this item (along with a previous review that at least stated the adapter worked with this particular phone).I'm happy that I can finally use my headphones with my cell phone via this adapter. I'm unhappy with how my transaction with this seller went down. Also, I'm skeptical that this adapter will last. [It's been my experience that these adapters don't last more than a year, but some are better than others. This one has about a 4-inch wire, which is likely more susceptible to damage.] If the transaction had gone better, I would have purchased multiples as backup from this seller. Instead I will continue to search for other options first.",2
"Total Waste of Money

This is a complete piece of crap. When pressed in all the way, you will not get stereo - tried this on two headphones and two audio devices. Further, if you want this thing for mono, the sound you will get out of the one working headphone (the left evidently) is extremely soft, regardless of volume level set on your device.Do not buy.I hear radio shack sells 3.5mm to 2.5mm adaptors. I suggest going there, which is what I'm about to do. It likely costs more, but if it doesn't work, you can just return the thing. No point in returning this thing when the return shipping costs more than the product.",0
"Just what I needed

These adapters seem somewhat hard to find. This item has the 3 rings and worked great on my Sanyo Incognito. I didn't need to fuss around at all with pulling the adapter partially out for it to work. It just worked, and that was music to my ears :)",4
"good price, ok product

i ordered this on a friday and got it on tuesday the following week. shipping was suppose to be 5-8 business days.I bought this product to use one my phone so i would be able to play music in the car. it works fine but every now and again the music will go in and out because of the connection.overall good price for what you get",3
"LG Env3

the product I received appears to be the product in this pic. it has the 3 rings as per pic, and is what I needed (as I learned from my research). this is the 2.5 mm adapter that fits in a 3.5 mm slot. it works with my LG Env3 phone - both audio & voice. very pleased that this little connector enables me to use headphones, talk on my phone, as well as listen to music.",4
"Horrible product.

This adapter simply does not work. Both the headphones and the object being plugged into work fine, yet this adapter only pops and hisses when being used. It does provide mono-audio, but does not pick up my voice. Waste of money if you were planning to, you know, communicate with it.",0
"Not the product I ordered. UPDATE: order fixed

I ordered a 3.5 to 2.5 mm adapter to plug my computer (via headphone jack w/ male to male 3.5 cable) into my Xbox controller to play soundboards on Xbox live as a joke. What I received was the opposite- a 2.5 to 3.5 cable. Now I can plug my Xbox headset into my computer's mic jack (and not have the earpiece work), but I already have headphones and a mic to fulfill that purpose. It looks like it was made by someone else entirely. The color is the same, but the cable itself is shorter. The male end doesn't have the right angle shown in the picture (which would've been nice for an Xbox controller), and the female end has a longer, bulkier outer shell which does not have the 3 rings as shown in the photo. I'm not the only person this has happened to. I don't know whether the sellers themselves are stupid or they think buyers are too stupid to notice, but it's pretty obvious people on Amazon are getting screwed trying to buy the cable I attempted to buy. They have the male and female ends mixed up in the description. Buyer beware.UPDATEI received the replacement that had the right male and female ends after asking for a replacement. It works fine and is priced pretty low. Overall, not a bad buy.",2
"For music only. Does not work with mic.

Bought this because I recently got an LG Octane cell that I love except for the 2.5mm headset plug. I use a wired headset with a boom mic at work due to background noise causing too much interference with the mic on my Bluetooth headset. Headset has 3.5mm plug. Bought this to use the headset with the LG. While I can hear the caller with both ears, the MIC does not work! I had another adaptor I had used with an earlier LG, and it had the same problem, but hoped this would work based on the (admittedly vague) description and a review specifically stating it worked with the Octane. Apparently, that reviewer only wanted it for music, even though that's not what he stated. Anyway, the same headset worked fine in a Motorola Droid RAZR with a built in 3.5mm jack. I knew this was a crapshoot. I lost. Hope to keep others from repeating my mistake.Also, the adaptor I got is white- the pictures of it vary depending on how you search for it, and change from the item description to the picture in your shopping cart. This is a pretty sketchy listing for Amazon. Wasn't sure what I was getting, and didn't get what I expected. Oh, well. Only $3 wasted.",1
"Works for stereo sound with Samsung Convoy 2

Everthing plugged in normally and fit tightly.Had full clear stereo sound.I did not test with a microphone as that is not what I bought it for. I bought it so I could plug my Samsung Convoy 2 cell phone into my aux port on my stereo in my car to play music ....works excellent!",4
"I bought this so i could use a different mic on my xbox 360 controller

I got these because I have two Headphones with mics that i wanted to try on my xbox 360 controller. I have the Skullcandy lowrider headphones with a mic and my dr. dre Diddy beats and they both didnt work. I can hear through one speaker of each headphone/earphone but i cant use the mic. Overall it works just not for what i wanted to use it for.",3
"Doesn't work for my phone :(

I was hoping I could use this adapter to listen to music or podcasts on my cheap phone (Samsung Stunt), no, it doesn't work. I took a chance, I know. Saw that it work with other Samsung phones and HOPED it would work for me, oh well.",0
"$8 piece of crap

I purchased this adapter for my LG Lotus because I wanted to listen to music on my phone, and it worked properly for about 4 months until now. When the adapter was left in the headphone jack, it would start auto-dialing the last number in my History list whenever it was toggled, and there's no audio going out to the left earpiece. If I could get my money back, I'd want it now!",0
"Headphone adapter

I purchased two of these adapters for two different Env2 phones and they work great.",4
"Sort of Works: LG8350

Got this for my older LG8350 so I could use 3.5mm headphones. I say it sort of works since if I plug it in all the way much of the sound/music is distorted (like one of the channels is shorting-out). I can hear both channels but sound is horrible. But the trick or semi-fix is to pull the adapter's plug out just a tiny bit - now the sound is perfect. I'll see about adding a small washer or something to keep the plug from full insertion. A1-Accessories shipped pronto (arrived before the rest of my Amazon order) and as described. Not perfect but I'll make it work.",2
"Headset adapter

The product works excellent. The only issue I had was that the company sent me the wrong items. Once I contacted them it was resolved quickly.",2
"Fit perfectly, worked perfectly

A very simple product, it worked perfectly, there's no science to it. It would be great to have it in white so it would go with my iPod head phones.",4
"Needs better description

I too, got this for my Blackberry Pearl and of course had the same problem, (that's what I get for not reading the review). They should do better in the description on this item (Amazon get on them!).Trying to Amazon sell it to recoup a little money so I don't have to ship it back AND pay a 20% restocking fee!!",0
"as spected

well.. it work's well for the mpx220, as i espected to do. it is just a converter, nothing from the other world.great sound, great quality, great product.",4
"Nice adapter

I really like this adapter since it is nice and flexible. It looks to be a quality part.",4
"just what i need

it works just like it says. i have a Samsung phone that i use it on. All i use for it play MP3 player on my stereo in my house. i don't know if it would work with a headset to use for phone calls as i don't use this phone for phone calls. i would buy again if i need to.",4
"Shelley

It tends to short out on one ear if I don't keep it positioned just right. It tends to get old to have to reposition it often in order to hear my music in both ears.",2
"Can only use for 1 side of audio and voice,

Ok alot of these people are saying that the trick with this is to pull it out a tiny bit, and yes that works but the reason that is, is that it is only meant for 1 channel of audio in and 1 channel of voice out.. which is why there are two rings on the end of it.. if you want to get both audio channels you need one with 3 rings. I didnt even think about it until after i got it and can only listen out of one ear, if i pull it out half way i get both ears but it is still only the left channel of sound..so if you are wanting this adapter to listen to music then u need to get one with 3 rings on it.. this would be great for turning a set of ear buds with a mic on it into an xbox mic but not for listening to music.",1
"Oh that Chinese quality

This is the last time I will be seduced by the cheap Chinese adapters. Trust me - THEY NEVER WORK!!! These had intermittent sound every time you move the wire unless you like to constantly hold the jack just right so you can hear. And the mic did not work at all. I purchased two and the same problem with both. I have filed a return with the seller. I know it's only a couple of bucks but it's more the principal. I'm tired of people selling junk as something actually functional and being swindled $2 at a time.",0
"great product

Great product, small price. The adapter works great in my phone. It is not too big and makes it easy to use while walking. Great product for anyone with multiple music product, easy change outs.",4
"Scammed

The product took forever to arrive to my house.. And when it did.. I got a nice little note that let me know I 'donated' money to the cancer foundation of America with my purchase. Which wouldn't be a problem IF I would have known it was included in the price. Not to mention.. It didn't even work properly.",0
"Excellent for Motorola phones

I bought this adapter to use in-ear headphones with microphone on my Motorola Barrage work phone to listen to music and be able to take phone calls through the headphones. It works great. Very happy with the adapter.",4
"Tech accessories

Same as adapter earlier purchased from another source. Only adapter allowing us to listen via headphones to our LG phones and interface with car audio aux inputs and listen/interface in stereo, unlike similar adapters marketed by Radio Shack.",4
"Low volume

The problem with this product is the fact that the volume is set very low.On my LG enV3 I turn the music volume all the way up and I can't hear it.The seller was fast however. That was the reason I gave it two stars and not one.Do yourself a favor: Don't buy this unless you enjoy low volume.",1
"Very nice

This adapter comes very well finished, it have an excellent performance. Excellent product, very satisfied with it!!! Absolutely recommended =o)",4
"Works with LG phones!

This little adapter works with the LG Octane and Envy model cellphones. Can be used to attach to MP3 car jacks (with a standard 3.5mm cable) and any common headphones or earphones. Due to LG not making phones with universe headphone jacks, this type of adapter is needed but difficult to find. Major retail chains do not sell this correct size. THANK YOU HAPPY CELLULAR! You sure can make a person happy!",4
"One must adapt in order to survive.

I needed a smaller plug in order to add a headphone to my cell phone. This little item was perfect for the task. I now mow my lawn while using my cell phone as an MP3 player, thanks to this little adapter.",4
"truly a stereo adapter - works for LG env3

I wanted a spare adapter but the Motorola OEM model cable is no longer available. I bought a different brand and it turned out to only play music in mono. This no-name adapter cable has the same dimensions as my original Motorola one.Worked fine although the jack feels a little loose going into the headphone port of my cellphone. With this adapter, I could hear music coming out of both sides of my ear buds. Recommended.",3
"Great adapter

The adapter is fantastic - works with my Verizon LG Envy phone, and Verizon does not sell this adapter any longer.",4
"Excellent Product

This adapter is precisely what I needed to let me use my smartphone-style headphones with my DECT phone at home. Sound is clear, though I wouldn't expect it to be otherwise unless the manufacturer really did something wrong.I'm not sure if different vendors here sell slightly different versions, so I'm just pointing out that I got this product via AFC-HOUSTON.",4
"Does what it does

Got to my house in a couple of days, and worked perfectlyUsed on a Verizon LG enV^2 and with Sony headphones.Great",4
"Works in stereo for XV6700

Adapter works perfect for reproducing stereo sound on a Verizon XV6700. Tested with Sony earbuds and a car 3.5 input.",4
"Works with older phones

After buying 4 different adapters, this is the only one I found that works with my older non-smartphone (tried it on an LG Cosmos and Octane). I bought it to connect a retro handset to my cell phone, and I get both earpiece and mouthpiece function with this. Works like a charm.",4
"It doesn't work

I bought this adapter for my Blackberry Pearl so that I can use my Shure earphones for it's MP3 player. Unfortunately, not all adapters are universal, and thus this one did not work.",0
"Works perfectly with Samsung Intensity II cell phone

I purchased this adapter so my daughter could use her Sony stereo headphones that have a 3.5mm plug with her Samsung Intensity II cell phone (which has a 2.5mm jack) for listening to music. I had problems with other adapters not fitting properly because the plug on the Samsung is recessed slightly and the bulk of the plug did not allow complete insertion and some have a different wiring configuration to the rings on the plug that caused audio problems. THIS ADAPTER WORKED FLAWLESSLY. I also verified that it works with a microphone/headset for hands-free calling. As an added bonus the 90 degree angle on the male plug end makes the phone with headphones plugged in fit more easily in your pocket. This was well worth the price. Now that I know it works, I may need to buy a spare in case my daughter loses this one.",4
"Does not meet my needs

I purchased this item with the belief that it would support voice and audio (bi-directional). Fortunately it only cost a couple of dollars, because its only good for listening not talking.",1
"Does not look like the picture

The item I received looked a lot likeUniversal 2.5 Male to 3.5 Female Headphone/Adaptorand it did not have the three rings on the 2.5mm end that signifies it can be used for voice communication. Just make sure you check, I was able to contact the seller and get a refund however it took a while for me to diagnose the problem.",1
"Cheap, temporary.

First of all let me say that I purchased this product to convert my PC mic into an Xbox 360 mic. While talking to my friends through Party Chat, they were able to hear me (although unreliably), however I was unable to hear their voices at all through my headset, and had to settle for the television audio.This part is cheap. It transmits one way audio, and is very touchy. However, I must say that shipping was very quick, and I cannot complain about the part's quality because I took a chance on it after reading countless negative reviews.My advice: Search for a different part, and always make sure to take in account the reviews. If you're looking at this part in terms of an Xbox 360 adapter, I would consider finding a cheap headset, I've found countless great deals on this website, all you have to do is search :).",1
"Works great with my Samsung Convoy

I got this to use my Samsung Convoy clamshell phone with a Scosche "handsfree mic and audio cable." I plug this 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter the phone's headset jack, then the Scoche cable into the adapter and the aux input in my car stereo. Now I can use my phone hands free. :) And my callers say the sound quality on their end is good, too.",4
"Did not work with my device.

It was a gamble going in. Some reviews stated that it worked some, not so much. In my case the adapter carried the voice to my phone but my voice did not make it out. For a few bucks it was worth a try. By the way, my phone is a SCH-U640 Samsung Rugged Duty Flip phone.",1
"Really good case, but one little thing.....

I ordered this as a replacement for an old Case-Mate case and it fits my phone very well without adding any bulk size to it. it did interfere with my screen protector that was installed so i might need to get a case friendly screen protector in the near future. the one thing that i am concerned with is that the white part of the case is absorbing the color of my clothes. its not a big deal to me but i just wanted to post that.",3
"Great Product at good price! And a great STAFF!

I recently purchase this car charger and was very happy with it performance and the quality of the service that this company gives to it's customers! I had a question about this product and they e-mailed me right back with the answer in an hour! Not to many companies will do that now a days! Or if they did it would be a AUTO REPONSE, they are my favorite! But not this company they e-mailed me right away! I would come back here to buy a product anytime! GREAT SERVICE is the most important thing when buying on the net!",4
"works great.

It works fine in the vehicle and connects easily to my phone. It is easy to store in the vehicle.",4
"Don't waste your money.

This is the worst phone case I've ever owned. It wasn't expensive, but was still a complete waste of money!",0
"Nokia case

I bought a Nokia telephone on e bay as a backup. This case fit perfect and has been tough enough to survive camping trips and other outdoor activities.",4
"Quality product

Very impressed with the case. It cost almost double what others cost but it is worth the extra money. Very well made and, importantly, you can use the phone without having to take it out of the case. It comes with a standard belt clip but you can buy additional clips to attach the phone to a bike, mount it in a car, etc.",4
"NEW MOBILE PHONE USER

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE NOKIA 1260 BODY GLOVE, AND I LOVE IT! IT IS VERY STYLISH WITH THE LEATHER AND SUEDE. IT FITS NICE & SNUG AND PROTECTS THE PHONE FROM SCRATCHES AND EVERYDAY WEAR & TEAR. ALL MY FRIENDS HAVE BEEN LOOKING TO BUY A BODY GLOVE FOR THEIR PHONES NOW TOO.",4
"It works but has a minor flaw

The Samsung case for the SGH-495 works OK, but the upper part that fits over the flip section of the telephone is not held in place except when the 'phone is closed.It would have been much better if Samsung had replaced the solid leather strap between the main case and the flip section with a piece of elastic material to provide some tension when the 'phone is either open or closed.It is a good quality case, however. Nice leather and does provide protection for the 'phone. I would have added the extra star if the part of the case covering the flip section didn't keep sliding off when the 'phone is open.",3
"comfortable and lightweight

This stylus is extremely lightweight and comfortable to use. The tip is small enough to get very accurate touch, without overlapping on the nearest item regardless of how small the target maybe. It also comes in a good variety of colors that are fun and bright. My only criticism is that sometimes there is a ""drag" from the soft tip if you are sliding or swiping.",3
"Very good product at a good price.

The stylus works exceptionally well on the Kindle Fire. Would recommend this product because it is well made and priced right.",4
"needed a great stylus for a great price

This stylus is awesome. The color is exactly what i was looking for.This stylus works great with the kindle fire.",4
"Better than my finger

pretty color but I don't quite know how to attach it. Works well and worth the price. Would buy again.",4
"Colors

When I Ordered the Kindle in purple, I thought the stylus pens would be purple also, not orange. They look terrible together, although the two orders were placed at the same time",0
"Stylus pen

I`m very happy with it so far. Works great. Beautiful orange color goes with my orange kindle cover. Easy to hold.",4
"good buy

Good buy for the price. It is light weight and easy to use. I bought one at a store for twice as much... decided to take it back!",4
"Very Responsive Stylus

I am very pleased with this Stylus. I've only tried one other and it was terrible. With this, the rubber tip is very responsive when used with my Kindle Fire HD. I don't have to apply very much pressure at all for it to register my strokes. It registers my handwriting much better than the previous stylus I had. Also, there isn't hardly any delay. When I write or type, it records instantly. I've read reviews online how rubber tipped stylus' break easily, so I hope this one lasts. The only improvement I'd like to see is to be a bit longer, but most stylus that I've used are this standard length.",4
"Works Great!

Works great, keeps those fingerprint/smudges from getting all over the touchscreen. Seems to work better on the screen than my fat fingers! The orange color matches the orange Acase I also bought perfectly. Tether cord clips into the headphone port so the stylus is always handy and doesn't get lost, though a longer tether cord would have made it even handier. I will be replacing it with a longer cord.A stylus should come standard with the Kindle Fire!",4
"stylius

Great pen,like the way it feels in your hand and like the touch on my kindle fire. grwat price for a good pen,will buy more of these.",4
"Kindle Fire Stylus

Just the right size,.Works great !! Fingers do not smear the screen.Fits really good in the kindle fire cover slot.",4
"Boxwave stylus

This stylus works just as described. Glides very smoothly and prevents smudges on yhour kindle or iPhone. Very highly recommended.",4
"A cheap most have stilus

Is a cheap most have stilus if you bought a Kindle Fire. I bought this item because I got the "CaseCrown Bold Standby Case (Orange) for Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet".",2
"great stylus....needs better connector clip

I love the stylus itself, but the connector clip broke due to its flimsy short taper.Otherwise I highly recommend it for feel and performance.",3
"A Must Have

No more fat fingers. No more finger prints on my screens! As an added bonus, I actually press what I'm TRYING to press instead of having to go back and retry typing. I'm very glad that I purchased this and I use it on my iPhone, also.",4
"Cheap

This didn't last a month. It was very cheaply made and fell apart. Also, it smudged the screen almost as much as my finger does.",0
"As good as it gets

I purchased this stylus to highlight readings on my iPad in the iAnnotate app. For that, it works reasonably well, although if the print is too small, it can be easy to accidentally highlight the wrong thing. I had hoped that I might be able to write notes in the margins the way I would if I were reading and marking up paper, but other than maybe three or four scrawled words, it isn't sensitive enough/small enough to make that really functional. I think, though, that both of those issues are really limitations of the iPad rather than the product since I've had the same experience with other stylus models. I think it's still worth it, though - I have loved transitioning over to highlighting/reading digitally (for work purposes) as opposed to on paper, and once the stylus is out, it does make navigating the iPad a touch faster than it would with just my hands.",3
"Kindle Fire Stylus

How did I ever function without this little gadget?!! It's convenient, easy to use, and no finger smudges on my screens now. The little plastic adapter that inserts into the headphone jack is a great invention. My stylus hangs right from my iPhone and is there when I need it. Love this thing!",4
"Boxwave Capacitive Kindle Fire Stylus

I have been using this on my new Kindle fire and I like since you don't dirty up the screen with your fingers and can be more accurate when touching the screen or typing in words for the web or emails etc.",4
"It's works....

I thought a stylus would come in handy because it's a bit clumsy to peck things out with my fingers. I wasn't sure where this stylus was supposed to be stored. I thought it could stay in the headphone jack at all times. The string is too short for that. I store it in there and just take it out when I'm using it. I don't know if I like it just hanging there but that's where it is. If my cover was different I could probably store it inside but there isn't room. Maybe I don't need a stylus but for now it works. The quality is fine, the color is great, I'm just not sure if it's necessary.",2
"Excellent first experience with Capacative Stylus

I purchased two of these items - one for me to use on my Kindle Fire and the other for my wife to use on her iPad 2. Neither of us have ever used a stylus before, and didn't know what to expect. Since I don't have any previous experience with other brands, this review is a 'stylus vs. fingers' review, not a brand comparison.After using them for about 10 days, neither of us would willingly go back to our fingers. Some of the things we liked about using a stylus in general:- Our device screens aren't covered with fingerprints any longer (though regular cleaning is still needed).- Using a stylus makes it easier to use screen controls on smaller screens without having to expand the screen. Especially when you've fat fingers like me.- Text input is faster and more accurate.Some things we liked about the Boxwave stylus in particular:- Attractive colors.- The price was VERY reasonable.- The size is comfortable in our hands.- Pocket clip or jack clip gives us choices about carrying the stylus. Mine fits inside my Fire case for storage, but I use the pocket clip constantly. My wife keeps hers clipped to the iPad.- Packaging was not excessive.The Boxwave stylus has been a really good first experience. If you're considering purchasing one, this is a good choice.",4
"So-so

Stylus is as described, but feels very cheap. Does not feel like it will last very long. Rubber tip does not feel very durable, but is very smooth and glides easily across the screen. If you use it at too great of an angle the rubber tip collapses and the metal ring contacts the screen, so you have to be careful using it. Headphone jack adapter for storage is a great idea and very handy.Overall it's not bad for the price, but next time I will probably spend a little more and get something that feels a little more substantial.",2
"Cute, but...

It had me at ORANGE...and it is a fine little stylus at it's business end, BUT the OTHER end fell apart after a few weeks of use. Inserting it into the audio outlet to secure it to my Kindle Fire is apparently NOT what that bit of plactic is engineered for, but on my OTHER Minisuit stylus this is not a problem, as it is molded differently. Since that end piece cannot be utilized in any other way...obviously BoxWave needs to go back to the drawing board for another look.",2
"Worth what I paid for it (maybe)

Hoping to avoid smudging on my Kindle Fire screen, I purchased this stylus. In that regard it is somewhat better than using my finger. It still leaves marks on the screen--just not oily marks. No problems with functionality: It does what it is supposed to, and actually does help with selecting items/locations on the screen with greater precision. It isn't particularly comfortable to use. I find the pocket clip gets in the way when I hold it. Perhaps if the stylus was a little longer this wouldn't be such a problem. With the next stylus I purchase, I'll simply select one without the clip. That purchase will likely be in about six months, as I anticipate that as the life span for this stylus. I'm very careful with my electronic devices and accessories, but I anticipate the rubber cap popping out of the end of this stylus within a few months.",2
"Cleverly thought out but...

This stylus is clever. The attached lanyard can be connected to the earphone jack when you are not using your earphones avoiding the misplacement or loss of your stylus. The only complaint I have is the color. I bought four of these in different colors; silver,blue,red and orange. However, when I closely compared the orange and red stylus' they were very much alike in color, not at all like the description of ""Bold Orange"". Otherwise, I have no other complaints and would purchase them again.",3
"BoxWave Capacitive Kindle Fire Stylus

works very well-when you have big fingers and the key board is so small. Ibought bright orange on the end I hold it on my kindle with a short piece of industral velcroan a piece of duct tape- that way I'm less apt to loose it and it should alwways be on hand.",4
"it works

It's a very nice color and it works well with my Kindle Fire. It is as advertised. I wasn't sure what the little tassle thing was, but it goes into your Kindle earphone jack if you want to have it hang/attached there. I just clip it to my case since has a typical pen style clip thing that you can't see clearly from the photo.",4
"Love it!

Love this stylus!! Recently got the Kindle fire and was introduced to a stylus. At first I didn't think I would like it since it ""hangs"" from the kindle but I was pleasantly surprised. I will admit you don't need something like this for just reading books but when playing games it is awesome! Doesn't smudge up your screen like fingers do. Would recommend this product.",3
"works great

I have only used it a couple of times. So far holding up fine. been using with the kindle fire when I play games.",3
"a bit pricy but okay

Work well on the kindle, all though a little to responsive .When scrolling you will experience it opening links rather than scrolling on. THAT SAID, IT.S BETTER AND FASTER TO TYPE WITH AND MUCH MORE ACCURATE THAN BIG FINGERTIPS.",2
"Didn't last a day

Probably a good stylus for those who don't have monsters disguised as children lurking around their house waiting to destroy everything.5 minutes after I took this out of the package, my one year old snatched it and broke the clasp holding the string on the end of it.3 hours later my three year old had bent the clip back so many times it fell off.By the end of the night my one year old had chewed the tip off.Yeah. I know, I know... ""Well YOU shouldn't have let your children use it."" That may be very true, however, I purchased my tablet to use with my children and there are many apps and books they enjoy under my close supervision. I did not encourage them to chew on the tip or bend the clip and reprimanded then when they tried.I have since purchased another brand that not only was cheaper, but is much more sturdy! I have tried to destroy one in the same manner that my children managed to destroy this one and it is much sturdier!",1
"Works as expected

For this price I thought I might be sending it back, but it works fine.",4
"Great price!

This item was greatly priced! It would have cost me about 5 times as much just to go to the store to buy one of the same quality! Next time I need a new charger for my phone, I am definetely ordering from here!",4
"On the spot.

This battery works beautifully in my PPC-6700. After a year of using my old battery, it began dying in the middle of the day despite charging it the previous night. This new battery holds a charge for up to 3 days depending upon my usage (I'm not a big phone talker, but I text a lot and talk a little bit too, as well as send/receive email).I highly recommend this product to other owners of the PPC-6700. The battery I received had a ""UT Starcom"" label on it, who are in fact the makers of the PPC-6700.",4
"BULGED and SMELLY battery will not fit

This battery came bulged... to even get it into the charger, I had no choice but to remove the batteries label to make it thin enough to fit. During charging it has a strong odor of chemicals coming from it... When trying to fit the battery in the phone I have to push it in very hard twords the connectors--seems the battery is not only bulged but to wide as well.... then I had to bend the batter door to get the bulged battery covered. The fun really began after trying to remove the battery again from the phone... being too wide it was very difficult to remove--I was afraid breaking my phone. I am MUCH happier with the extended battery I purchased at the same time from some other seller on Amazon--Wont ever buy one of these extremely low quality batteries again. Bleh!",0
"Fantastic Service....

The battery arrived 2 days ahead of promised date..in two days..renewed my phone... works just as good as original...Awesome...",4
"Product as advertised!

Battery received was as advertised and is functioning perfectly. My only request would be that the seller offer more than one shipping mode. I needed the battery for my cell phone before I went to a training class out of state. Needless to say the battery arrived at my house while I was in the middle of my training, which did me no good. I almost ended up buying another battery so I would have one for my trip but plan on getting a new phone in June so did not need two.",4
"Just like Factory

Seems to be exactly like the OEM battery, and works like new. Thank god because the one that I had for over a year started to lose charge to 20%after 10 minutes. Now my charge lasts all day, and I use the phone and additional programming on it regularly.",3
"Good deal

So far, I've been very happy with this battery. I think it might not be quite as long-lasting as the original battery was when I first bought the phone, but this was a very affordable replacement option now that the old one has worn out. It arrived pretty quickly and was as described.",3
"Battery replacement

The battery replacements for our old cell phones work just fine, and it was easy to locate what we needed on this site.",4
"new life for phones

After having this phone for more than a year. It needed a new battery, like everything else that has batteries does.",4
"Replacement battery

Outstanding service with rapid delivery. This product worked exactly as it was supposed to, at a price that was even better than the service.",4
"Doesn't work

When I received my battery it was clearly used - scratches on the metal contacts were noticeable. The battery left my phone in a reboot loop. Do not buy this battery!",0
"Not that hot

I bought this battery as a replacement and was promised that it will solve my frequent always dying battery problem. Guess what, same problem all over...think twice when purchasing this product...",0
"PLEASE DONT BUY THIS!

This product is a complete waste of money. I bought it because I was having trouble holding a charge with my previous bettery. This battery turned out to be even worse than that battery! It constantly overheats and cant even last 30m. of conversation. I have since moved on and purchased a Blackberry Curve which has a very impressive battery. I can text all day long without the battery getting low and I can have up to 3.5 hours of conversation. Make the change!!! You wont regret it!!!",0
"Works great

I have had the batteries for a couple of months now and they work well.",4
"Reboot Loop

I purchased one of these just under a year ago and it worked pretty well in my PPC6700 for a few months but then wouldn't hold a charge very long. I recently purchased another one and my phone won't even boot with it. It just continuously reboots. I had a replacement sent to me and it does the same thing. The original battery, and the replacement I received a year ago still boot up and charge so I don't believe it is the phone or the charger.",1
"awsome shipping time BUT battery doesnt hold a charge for over a day.

The battery that was delievered was a 1500mAh battery for my xv6700 which is higher then the standard issued 1350mAh battery. the fit is extremely snug but since one doesnt remove the battery often this is OK. downside is when its fully charged the battery doesnt hold it for longer then a day. so i'm stuck where i started. mine could of just been a lemon but i will not buy another to find out.",0
"Not a good battery

To be honest, this battery doesn't last much longer than the original I had for 1.5 years. I would look for a higher end battery. The price is great, but in this case it's worth it to spend the extra money.",0
"Looks used, doesn't last that long

The battery we received had scratches on the white label, came in a scratch wrinkly clear bag. It does charge but doesn't hold a charge long enough (less than a day). A new battery shouldn't look like it's been handled so much which makes me think it's refurbished.",1
"Didn't work

This battery was worse than the one I was trying to replace. It would only hold a charge for one or two calls. Total waste of money!",0
"Works as advertised

Product replaced my failing battery which was losing its charge after 15 minutes of talk time. The replacement appears new and provides power consistent with the original battery.",4
"Exact battery

This was the same battery, manufacture and model, as the one that came in my phone.",3
"Correct Battery

This is the same as the original battery. I previously bought another battery on Amazon for this phone that was not the same (different markings, cheaper looking build), which appeared to have a lower capacity. This product appears to be exactly the same as the original. In particular, as shipped from BargainCell, the battery is labeled 1350 mAh and not 1200 mAh as described in the product description.",4
"Dekcell Battery for Verizon XV6700

I've been using my XV6700 with the new Dekcell battery for some weeks now and it has continued to charge quickly and hold its charge very well. My XV6700 had been under-performing for quite some time, primarily due to the battery. It wasn't just talk time, either, the 'computer side' of the phone really didn't cope well with the power issues. After purchasing and installing the Dekcell battery, all of those problems either disappeared or were drastically minimized. I have to say, I'm very pleased with the battery, especially considering its low cost.",4
"Good factory replacement

This battery looks and works exactly like the one that came with the phone when it was new.",3
"Inexpensive and a great value

Battery was the most inexpensive that I could find and has been great. I can easily get almost three days use without recharging. Much better than I expected.",4
"Didn't get a Dekcell

I didn't get a dekcell, but did get a BTR6700 LiPo Battery that was rated for 1600 mAh. I think it's running way better than my original battery when I first powered on my device, but that was 3 years ago. It's definitely better than that battery now as the old one lasts 30 minutes or so on a call. The new battery lasts about 2.5 days now even with 40 minute calls each day and moderate usage. I'm on a ppc 6700. brightness setting to 1 up from off. EVDO and bluetooth on 24 hr/day. Good value. Manufactured July 08. Not sure what the others got. Ordered in mid January and got it 5 days later. I have been evaluating it's life and all appears well.",4
"Satisfied

Normal delivery time where I live, and more importantly merchandise is exactly what I wanted. Thanks",3
"Perfect Choice

This battery works perfectly with my older cell phone.Don't even give this one a second thought. Perfect.",4
"Cell Phone Battery

Had trouble locating a battery that would replace the one in my cell phone. Called Amazon and found one immediately at a great price. When the battery was received it was exactly the one that I needed and is working fine.",4
"Thicker than most...

This screen protector may be thicker than you imagined...it's more like a thin sheet of plastic than a protective film. Without a doubt, you lose stylus sensitivity at the cost of achieving a more durable protective covering. Oddly, it creates a trampoline effect at the center of my screen with a greater loss of touch/sensitivity than at the outer edges. This was quite annoying at first, and now I've finally adjusted to the different sensation.The produt also claims to ""Improve Handwriting Recognition."" If so, it's barely recognizable for such a strong claim. I still have trouble with my device recognizing the following letters: u, v, w, n, m. I didn't notice much, if any, improvement with ""recognition"" or the ""anti-glare"" feature for this screen protector. I did notice less dust accumulation, and it does seem a bit easier to wipe clean.My son also recently took my Pocket PC for a dip in water - totally submerged it in the toilet! The screen protector was still intact and retained it's adhesion, since I peeled back a corner to see if the visual water damage might be water trapped behind the film...no such luck. As a result, there is now slightly less adhesion at the edges of where it was pulled back. The manufacturer claims that the film can be removed and reused, but I'm skeptical of this claim...based on my experience.Overall, it's quite an effective product, and certainly better than not having any screen protection. It maximizes scratch protection. But, personally, I'd rather have a thinner film that maintains greater stylus sensitivity. The thinner films are also sold 4-6 per package, versus this Clear Touch Screen Protector that comes one (1) to a package. I've wondered if this product might be thinner if you buy it without the ""anti glare"" feature? Worth looking into.",2
"chocolate car charger

it is okay after charging your phone several times it tends to get loose and start coming out of the socket",2
"Poor standby time

According to its description it is 900mah. But it is not. I bought 2 of them and battery lasts only 12 hours. If you dont talk at all standby time will be 15 hours.Normally it is supposed to be good for 100 hours.Go and buy original one from motorola store.",0
"DO NOT PURCHASE FOR THE NOKIA 6010

The Battery as it is shipped, and as it is labeled, DOES NOT FIT the NOKIA 6010 model. It is too thick and the back cover will not fit over it.",0
"Did not fit

This battery does not fit the Nokia 6010. This battery is too thick. The phone cover will not fit over this battery.",0
"Wrong size.

This battery is .4 inches thick and will not fit in the Nokia 6800 phone. Buy the 900mah that is .3 inches thick. It will fit.",0
"They could hear me, but I couldn't hear them

This is a pretty good product, if you are not in a noisy environment such as a car with the window open or a jeep with the top down. I was walking a very, very strong wind and the person I was talking with said they could hear my voice loud and clear...without hearing the wind. The problem was that I couldn't hear them. The device never really fit in my ear very well. It sort of just sits in your ear. It doesn't seal or fit snugly at all. So I couldn't hear them. And with any external noise at all, I could not hear the person. It was frustrating. I really wish that it had a different type of ear fitting, because I loved how well it blocked the wind. I wouldn't recommend this for use in any vehicle or noisy location, but would recommend it for other purposes.",2
"Comfortable and easy to use

This has been the ear piece for cellular phones w/o bluetooth. Best Buy quit carrying it and I was very happy to find it in Amazon. My dogs have a tendency to find thing I don't want them to chew, so I am grateful I can find it at Amazon.",3
"Good Buy

A colleague and I both bought this ear piece so we could have our hands free to type and work while speaking. For this purpose, the MX505 works great! Some of the reviews I read warned against this product because you could not start or end a call with it. However, I like to grab my phone and see who's calling before I answer anyway. The sound it great and the ear piece is very comfortable. If I had to give the MX505 any constructive criticism it would be that the ear piece, while comfortable, takes some time to put on. If the phone rings and I don't have my ear piece on I really have to move fast to answer the call. All-in-all, I would buy it all over again.",3
"Nice product

I use this product in a motor control center where there is a lot of high voltage humming from the equipment, and it works great!",4
"Works well for my application

I bought this headset for use indoors at work. I didn't want to pay a ton of money for a professional headset for my Cisco IP phone so I bought an adapter from Radio Shack that allows you to use a cell phone headset and then I got this. It's comfortable to wear and I am a big fan of the over the ear headset as opposed to the traditional headband kind. I'm not on the phone all day though, I only use it for longer calls where I want my hands free and conference calls. One thing it took me a couple days to figure out: you don't actually want the tip of the voice tube in front of your mouth. It's designed like other shorter headsets to pick up from behind the corner of your mouth. The first couple times I used it, people said I sounded far away, but after I switched to the shorter voice tube it works perfectly. A quality piece of work from plantronics.",4
"Decent Headset

Pros: Lightweight, comfortable, great sound qualityCons: Volume could be a little louder than ""max"" volume allows, Could use a volume adjustment for outgoing sound.",3
"One of the greatest headsets out there!

I love my Plantronics MX505 Headset. It is very comfortable to wear and the sound quality is the best. I would tell everyone to buy this headset.",4
"Great product but can't use with hansfree/voice activated dialing

If you have a phone that supports handsfree/voice activated dialing then don't get this particular model. It doesn't allow for you to dial without grabbing the phone physically.The model you would want is the Plantronics MX510-X1. I returned this unit only because I wanted the entire handsfree aspect. It is very comfortable and sound quality was great.The description is misleading for this particular model.",3
"Got a lemon?

My Plantronics MX505-X1 stopped working after after two weeks. Prior to that is was a satisfactory headset.",0
"Plantronics MX505 Black and Silver with Windsmart Boom Headset with 2.5mm Plug

I always thought that Plantronics was top of the line and the best headset to buy. The only problem is, everytime I use it, my customer asks me if I'm talking to them. This is unacceptable.",1
"great sound for both people

I have tried a lot of ear buds. I use mine constantly for work, driving, and just walking around. There has only been a couple of times where I have had to reposition it. Unlike the over the ear style, with more use it doesn't loose it's shape and continue to fall off your ear. The best part of this ear bud is it doesn't pick up wind and has excellent sound. I have had mine for over a year and haven't needed to use the spare mic that comes with it.",4
"Good, but missing feature claimed in description

To amplify what A. Shick says below, this headset does NOT support connecting/disconnecting a call from the headset control, despite what the description very clearly claims. That feature is only available via the 510 X1.I exchanged the 505 I ordered, as having to drag the phone out to answer it sort of defeats the purpose of using a headset. The 510 X1 gets five stars from me.",1
"Not perfect, but VERY good!

First the good:This headset works better than anything else I have tried ... and I have tried many. So far it is the only one I have found that will let you communicate effectively in a convertible with the top down. At times, I find myself wishing for a little more volume when the top is down, but not always, so I think that it is sensitive to the person on the other end ... if they are a quiet talker, then it can be a challenge, but it is SO much better than the competition, you can't fault it too much.It is light and comfortable. I can (and do) wear this for hours on end without any discomfort at all. It stays put through normal activity and doesn't get in the way ... even if you need a snack while on a call.It's compatible ... sort of ... if you get a 2.5mm male to 3.5mm female adapter, it will work well with Androids, iPhones, and Blackberries at least ...Now the parts where it could improve:Not being available with a 3.5mm plug in this day where the market is teeming with 3.5mm phones seems hard to understand. And although there are plenty of adapters out there, you have to choose carefully as many are really cheap Chinese models that will only last a week or two before the wires break.It isn't difficult to break. Now, I've never broken one without abusing it (sitting on it, stuffing it in a packed suitcase, etc) but these really don't take much abuse. That may just be part of the deal when you get something this light and comfortable ... I haven't seen anything better, so it is more of a warning to you.The mute button is very easy to activate accidentally ... if it weren't a useful button, I would glue it in place. Instead, the one in the car gets a rubber band wrap to keep the button in the ""talk"" position.Bottom line ... it works REALLY well, but it has some limitations. If you can live with them, I think that you will love it.",3
"Does it's job.. Sort of.

User: Andy WolfPhone: Casio RAVINE tough phoneVehicle: '00 Jeep Wrangler 4x4, no doors/topOk, For starts I bought this thing so I could talk on the phone while driving (as I hate people who talk/text and try to drive as well. I could have looked elsewhere, something smaller and more elegant- except I drive a Jeep with no top/doors. This was basically the only under-$60 option I had short of buying a aircrew headset with a plug adaptor.Fit: Holy hell, is this thing uncomfortable. Yes, I can wear sunglasses while wearing it, but the little rotating bud that fits in your ear is uncomfortable. They really should have taken the ""soft earplug"" approach over the ""I wanna jam a hard plastic object in your ear at a strange angle"" approach.Sound Quality: Good on the transmitting end. People could hear me over the roar of the engine and wind. Receiving end was hit and miss. Unless the rotating plastic bullet was directly in your ear (it often comes loose), you could barely hear someone. It sounds very metallic. I still had to shout, but I did that in aircraft and Humvees, so who cares. It works.Appearance: The name is Bag, ma'am. Douchebag. But that pretty much goes for any bluetooth headset, namely the ones with boom mics. But hell, those are the only ones that ever seem to work. It stays in the vehicle, clipped to the charger. I looked like Tom Cruise in mission impossible, except I wasn't saving the world, I was driving to the store for milk. Oh, and there is no way to answer the phone unless you have auto-answer, otherwise you have to open the phone up. No ringing in the earpiece.Other than its dorktastic looks and lack of comfort, it does its job. Good thing it was on sale and the shipping was free.",2
"poor sound

I use a headset all the time this one is very hard to get on and I find that the out going signal is very low. I have to take it off for people to hear me a lot of the time",1
"Works well, but painful to wear!

I found the sound quality to be very good with this headset and the volume and mute controls worked well. The problem is the earbud! I have small ears and although the under ear loop works well, the bud that fits into your ear is just too big and becomes quite painful after a short time. I work from home and spend about 70% of my day on the phones, so I need something that is comfortable for extended periods. I would buy this model again for the functionality ONLY if the earbud was changed to something smaller and softer for better comfort with extended use.",2
"Good quality sound, hard to place in ear, mute button broke

The sound quality on both ends is good. The mic seemed to pick up my voice clear and the sound in the ear piece was always clear. The downside was that the ear piece did not fit in my ear very well. Also it is difficult to place into my ear. I've missed many-a-calls trying to get the ear piece into my ear. The mute button/switch broke after about 2 months.",1
"For Home Use...

This mic is very comfortable and works great with my landline phone. I did not purchse it for cell use, but I don't think it would perform any differently. Putting it on takes a little practice, but once mastered, is very easy. I've also used it with Xbox Live and it's way better than the Microsoft issued headset. The volume control, while a little bulky is an appreciated asset. I recommend this headset.",4
"good headset quality - bad fit around the ears

I have had this headset and used it for about 8 months. I liked the quality of sound and the mic picked up my voice pretty well. The volume control and mute functionality was great!The downside was that the headset didn't fit around my ear very well. It sort of hung on my ear mostly - wasn't snug. Perhaps my ear is small or the headset isn't just built right - I'm not sure. But because of this I won't be buying another one of these again.",2
"excellent headset

I guess it's a matter of personal preference, but I like this headset very much. The under-the-earlobe clip is comfortable and secure and the sound quality is good on both ends.I seriously cannot understand what gripes the people who gave it one star have with this thing.",4
"Looks better than it works

Pros: Sharp-looking. Supposedly reduces noise from wind.Cons: Very difficult to get this to go on and stay on your ear (an over-the-ear design would probably have worked better). The 'windsmart boom' is basically a plastic tube with a baffle at the tip...when you talk into it, your voice must travel up the tube to the mic in the headset. And guess what happens? People think you are talking in a tunnel (because you basically are).Not recommended.",1
"False Advertising and stupid design

Does not have answer/end button, as advertised. I don't care what other bells and whistles ti has, if I have to open the phone to and push the button while driving, what's the point. One star for wasting my time.",0
"Plantronics Headset

I was excited to get this product as it was exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately it would not fit my cell phone or IPod so I am stuck with a useless set. Sending it back costs as much as the product.",1
"DOES NOT WORK WITH THE BLACKBERRY PEARL!!

Based on the product description - ""works with Blackberry"" - I bought this headset. I rec'd it quickly, but didn't get the black and grey as ordered. Instead the vendor sent me the tan one. That didn't really matter, but the plug is too small (2.5 mm is not the size the Pearl uses) for my phone. Extremely frustrating because of course I had it out of the blister pack to find this out and now I cannot return it. Argh!!!!!BTW - tried to use an adaptor - no dice. Don't buy this for the Pearl.",1
"Bad design; or was it supposed to be a device of torture?

The way it clips over your ear is very bizarre and hard to get used to, even for someone that is used to over-the-ear headsets. The volume produced by the microphone is barely adequate.Interesting experiment, but I think I will probably be sending this thing back.",0
"Excellent little wired headset

I got tired of my wife and several friends tell me they had a hard time hearing me over some previous bluetooth headsets. Because that is caused from the bluetooth using ""voice activated"" technology it always cuts off the first word as you start to speak. So I went back to a wired headset since it is always on. I only use it for when I'm in the car since that is when I need it most. I get in the car, plug it in and I'm ready to go.This is a very nice wired headset. It fits comfortably on the ear with a swivel speaker to adjust the position in your ear. It has a nice volume knob on it as well, along with a mute button(which I haven't tried yet)You can raise the volume very high as well. I have had to turn down the volume a few times. It has two extension mics to suit where you like it positioned. I'm very happy with it. And if I lose it like my last two bluetooths it isn't as big a hit to the wallet.",4
"Good headset.

I used to have one very similar to this one for my xbox a long time ago, the only difference is that this one does not have a volume control for the mic, that I was hoping for. Anyway it's still awesome and is quite comfy even for long periods of use.",3
"Perfect

I had one of these for years. Finally wore it out. I work at home so I am always on the phone in conference calls. This makes it easy for me to multi-task while talking.",4
"Works as expected

Works as expected.Np problems when I plugged it in. Configuration and range are fine. Nothing more to add until I use it for awhile.",3
"Works fine for about a month and then breaks down

I bought two of these in the last year and the story is the same. It works great for about a month and then the sound goes. I figured, something happens to the microphone, because I can still hear fine, but the person on the other side complains of static and breaking of the sound. I would not recommend it.",1
"For the Price a Good Unit, but Not As Good for Mumblers

My consonants aren't well pronounced and my voice is pretty smooth--not loud. I have a hard time finding headsets that work. I was expecting this one to work well since it had a boom mic. But people still had a hard time hearing me. They don't have a hard time when I talk on my Samsung Epic Touch. So, this was a worse experience for my listeners. It doesn't have any noise cancellation, which might be part of the issue. It's a great headset for the price, but if you're a person who tends to mumble or be soft spoken, I would try another Plantronics headset. My trusty dusty is the Plantronics MX150. People can't tell a difference between that and the mic on my cell phone. I just keep buying them. I would love to find another since I have to keep buying the converters for the headset jack and that's been tough to find ones that work.As for comfort, I thought it would be better than some, but after wearing it for 30 minutes or so, I still get a little ear fatigue and need to take it off. The sound on it is pretty good. Better than the MX150, but obviously not representative of what the person on the other end is hearing.",2
"good

well, its a easy product, but it is just I hope buy, the quality is no so great. . .",2
"Not designed for a human ear

I do not know who this product is intended for... but obviously not a human...I know i have slightly off center ear canals, and often have trouble finding a headset that fits my ear properly, but on the whole, they all FIT just are uncomfortable.This headset on the other hand, doesn't even seem to be designed for the human ear...It has a WEDGE (guitar pick) shaped hear piece that sits LONG wise against your ear canal. It doesn't fit IN or ON the ear canal, it just pushes against your ear and hurts, doesn't fit and falls off with the slightest wiggle.Never in my history of any wired headsets have I come across one so non-ergonmic. I was NEVER able to use this once without it falling off my ear and being severely uncomfortable.Plain and simple... DO NOT BUY (in my opinion)",0
"Plantronics MX505 headset

Once the unit is in place around your ear, it is easy to forget that it's there, but it is not quick or easy to put on. If you need to remove and replace the unit often or quickly, this is not the device for you.",2
"Does the job

Mic works very well. I used it while driving, in the house, and while walking the mall. No one has complained they cannot hear me, like they have complained about other headsets I have used. It could be that my hearing is not the best, but the ear mic volume is a bit low for me. I can still hear those I am speaking with, it is just not as loud as I would like. I thought it would be louder than what I can hear when using my cell phone. Unfortunately, it does not have the cell phone answer button next to the volume control as some other headsets do, which I ended up missing more than I thought I would.I would recommend this to others.",3
"Breaks every time

I agree with the other reviewers that the clarity of the calls is excellent. However, after replacing this headset four times in the almost the same number of months, I'm not buying this model anymore! It's ridiculous. They stop working almost on cue. The supposedly flexible ear piece just snapped on my last one and I've had it maybe four weeks. This is not due to abuse. Also, the removable/replaceable microphone pieces are great in concept, but they tend to fall out in purses, cars, you name it. Plantronics - how about some improved quality control??",4
"Poor audio quality, uncomfortable

I was very disappointed with this product. The wire includes a volume/mute control. I don't know if mine is defective, but I can only hear at a reasonable level when both the phone and headset volume are set to max. By contrast, with my Jabra C500 I keep the phone volume at 3 (out of 8). Also, the ""under-the-ear"" design and swivel earpiece aren't that comfortable or secure (the headset flops around a lot, and the earpiece hurts after 15-20 minutes). I've owned several other ""over-the-ear"" designs with earpiece gels that are much more comfortable for long term wear and stay put. In addition, this headset it a _lot_ pricier. The C500 for $1.50 + $3 shipping is a no brainer compared to this. I bought two for $9.",0
"Not comfortable, won't stay on.

I'd give it another star for audio quality, as it really is awesome, but the sheer awkwardness of the design precludes getting any pleasure from the quality of the audio. The earbud is too large for my ear, and made from hard plastic, which is only comfortable for about 3 minutes. And no matter what variation I try, the thing only stays on my head if I'm looking straight forward without turning my neck. Not good for car use, where I need the freedom to look around and make sure I'm safe on the road. I don't mind the lack of start/stop button so much, as my phone has the option to auto-answer while the headset is on. Though I do like that there is a volume control on the headset. My other headset has no control, and is painfully loud even with my phone turned down.",0
"Quality I expected

I bought a Plantronics bluetooth headsetPlantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headsetfor the car and was extremely happy with it. I wanted to leave it in the car, though, because I knew if I took it with me when I got out, I would never remember to put it back in the car. I decided to get a wired headset to keep in my briefcase because, despite being very technically literate, I'm still leary about something emitting radio waves stuck in my ear all day. The MX505 has been great. Most importantly, it's durable. It also has good sound quality and the people I call have no trouble hearing me.",4
"a little hard to put on

It was a little hard to put on but other than that is has worked out good. Very clear.",3
"Excellent Headset and Clever Design

I love this headset. It's lightweight, easy to adjust for right or left ear, with clear sound on both talk and listen. This headset sounds great when talking, unlike others that sound faint to the listener. It's very clear to listen with, and comfortable due to it's lightweight design so one can leave it on for hours. To switch ears, you simply pivot the ear bud and voila, it fits the other ear. It has a mute and volume control, but I never use them since my phone has a mute button on it and the volume is adjusted the way I like it.I really like this headset and would buy again if I lost it.Plantronics MX505-X1 Windsmart Boom Headset with 2.5mm Plug (Black and Gray)",4
"This thing is crap

Very crappy headset. I had many complaints about the sound quality from people that I called. And the way that it fit into my ear was very uncomfortable.",0
"Great for my XBOX 360 controller!!

I've always had problems with my xbox 360 headsets breaking shortly after buying them... So I decided to switch to something else... I tried this headset and I love it!!! You don't even need the adapter cause it has volume control and mute on the wire. It's Perfect.",4
"Great Headset

The headset is very comfortable, has volume control on the cord and the ability to mute. For the price, it is hard to beat.",4
"Amazing comfort and sound quality - best headset around

I use a headset all the time. Nothing beats this for sound quality and comfort. I chose it over bluetooth anytime. I have worn this for a few hours (work conference calls), and I forget I am even wearing it. Some people recommend the M510-X1, but check on the Plantronics site for compatibility with your phone. Just because you have a 2.5 mm jack doesnt' mean that one will work. I've used this headset with many phones, as do my friends; it works for all of the 2.5 mm headset jacks we've seen. Fabulous sound quality when it is windy or loud in the background too.",4
"Highly recomended

This is by far the best headset that I have ever used, and I have used plenty! The sound quality is great on both ends of the call. You can hear callers very clearly, with no loss of sound. In fact callers sound better to me on my head set than on my phone. The calling party will also appreciate the voice quality that is captured, I have been asked by several people what phone I'm using because the sounds is so clear. Wind noise is completely eliminated except in the most extreme situations. I can drive down the road with the top down and windows rolled down without a problem.I have tried just about every other headset out there, including 4 different Bluetooth headsets. The sound quality does not even compare. BLUETOOTH MIGHT BE SEXY, but if you want a product that works and delivers outstanding sound quality then this is the headset for you. If you're looking for a headset/status symbol then keep on looking, but please don't call me on it :-)",4
"Excellent mic wind resistance, poor headphone

I've been searching for a good headset for a while and thought I'd give this one a try. I generally liked the Plantronics MX150 and wanted to give this one a shot.Mic clarity:Overall, the sound was quiet, but clear. Resistance to wind noises was exceptional. Driving around in a convertible did not affect voice pickup quality too adversely. However, the sound volume grew slowly worse with time over a ~6 month period. In the end, the sound pickup just was too faint to use.Earpiece clarity:This was a major issue with this headset. The speaker was just not powerful enough, even with the phone volume turned all the way up with multiple phones. In addition, the sound is highly directional, requiring lots of adjustment to position it. It also wiggles out of place very easily.Overall comfort:Even after extensive use, the wide design of the piece that goes into your ear is painful after ~30 minutes. This is obviously not going to be an issue if you don't use the headset that long. The headset also tends to tilt away from your face (dependent on head shape) such that it requires frequent adjustment.Durability:Mine effectively became useless after ~6 months as the mic stopped picking up sound. Overall, an interesting idea with less than ideal execution. I with they would use the windsmart boom with a more comfortable and better performing earpiece ala MX150.",2
"Get the MX505-X1 instead

This one does not have a button to start/end calls while the X1 does. However, the product description is not clear on this. If your phone supports the headset button feature, I strongly recommend the X1 version, which often is the same price or less (at least it was when I bought it).Other than that it has great sound quality and is durable. Some may not find it all that comfortable owing to the rigid plastic ear piece that slightly enters your ear canal, but it does not bother me.",3
"Best Headset Ever!

Excellent sound, comfort and flexible configuration to boot! Works on home cordless phones or mobile phones! Bluetooth maybe wireless but they still can't match the sound quality of an excellent wired headset like this one.If you want to hear and be heard loud and clear with minimal ambient noise, get this headset. Plantronics scored big with this design. I'm gonna get the xbox 360 version of this fine, durable headset.",4
"The King of Headsets

Great item. Windsmart boom is perfect, not a spec of wind noise. Blow directly into it and still nothing. Amazing fit, I've worn it 8 hours straight without an earache.",4
"Good headset, wrong description

This headset is my favorite, I have owned several. If you need one-touch call end/answer, though, you need the mx-510, not the mx-505.At least Plantronics says so at the end of their flyer on this headset line.[...]No price difference, but a significant feature if you are wearing your cell phone in a holster, under coveralls, as I do.",2
"great design and great quality

Having tried so many headphones for my Treo with dissatisfaction, I can now finally settle. This is a great design with great quality. The wearing mechanism is the best to my liking. There are other secure wearing mechanisms, but those are overkills, either too complicated or uncomfortable. Other simpler mechanisms just did not work for me. The simplistic ear-plug types, for example, never stay in my ear. The MX-505 is the best compromise I have tried. Easy to put on, stays securely, and can be worn for a long time without discomfort.One thing that may not be very obvious to the buyers is that it uses a unique removable microphone tube, which is not an active microphone element, but an empty tube functioning as a sound resonator to magnify the sound. The microphone element itself is located in the main body of the set. I like this design very much, and I'm very much surprised that it works at all, much more so when it works so well. In fact, it's unclear to me how much the microphone tube actually helps, because occasionally I make calls without the tube and it all seems fine and the other party would say my voice is very clear when asked. I'm going out more and more often without the tube now,especially when I don't expect making many calls.The removable microphone tube is a very unique advantage. Some users may benefit from the interchangeability of two different microphone tubes of different lengths, but to me personally the biggest advantage is the removeability not the interchangeability. I usually wear these for listening to long recordings on my Treo, so I like being able to remove the microphone tube and have it back on only when I need it.By the way, for those who are interested in the interchangeable option, the two different tubes seem to have very comparable performance with the longer one having a slight edge.The built quality is also appreciated. This is much better than some of the headsets I've tried in a similar price range. At least I don't see any parts that should break down easily.On top of the nice features, the quality of both incoming and outgoing sound is very good. Highly recommended.",4
"I like what I got

I bought this headset based on price and the fact it was made by Plantronics. We've used Plantronics equiptment for years at work and they are a great company with a lot of models and styles to choose from. I got tired of buying inexpensive headsets at the local big box stores that wouldn't work after 6 months. It comes with two speaking tubes, I use the longest one. I can't imagine who would use the shorter one. I think a longer tube would be a better choice. The comfort and ease of wearing the ear piece is fine, I can hear very clearly and I have had only one person complain that they can't hear me very well. I would buy it again if I had a need.",3
"Perfect for a truck driver!!!

I was looking for a nice headset that I could actually hear my husband on since he is an OTR truck driver. Clear comfortable headset!!!",4
"Plantronics MX505 headset

I really love this headset. I had one before and it was great but only lasted 8 months. I don't know how long they are supposed to last but I think that cut it a bit short so thats why I only give it 4 stars. I do use it alot, though. I especially like the in line mute and volume control, and the fact that this is NOT over the head. It's comfortable after long periods and it sounds great. No one even knows I'm on a headset. Oh, and it stays on! I've tried a few different others and this one I'll keep going back to. I even bought the plantronics bluetooth headset and that is a great product also.",3
"Worth the $8 price tag, no question.

I have had a few of these (broke them, totally my fault) and I use them with the adapter for my Android phone. I am very sensitive about clients and calls with press people hearing me clearly, easily and consistently. I take this headset and the sister 3-in-1 version any day over several bluetooth headsets I have purchased over the years. I know its an older product, but it works extremely well. If they made them out of Titanium, I would buy it at almost any price because I have trashed (again, my fault, dog ate one, I crushed the other) two of them. Thankfully they are inexpensive.",4
"excellent headset

ordered 2 of these this time (May'12) and i still i have the one i purchased in 2008 from circuit city. love this headset",4
"An Excellent headset

I like the convenience of blue tooth and wireless, but our family keeps coming back to this top quality wired headset for sound quality. We use it so much that we just wear ours out, because we use them periodically for travel with our mobile phones, but also have them on our portable home phones. If I know that I am going to be in some wind I will use this headset instead of my wireless - just as a comparison and I use a Plantronics Voyager Pro Plus and it is a great wireless headset, but for real sound quality on both ends you can't beat the Plantronics MX500 series. I hope they keep them around for a while.",4
"FYI, this does not answer the calls

Even though the description says it answers calls, it doesn't. Also, the volume on this is terrible if using in a car. I could not hear worth a dang. I had to end up buying a blue-tooth.Update 6/2012.While I couldn't use them with my cell phone on the road, I do use this at home frequently on my cordless landline. It seems to work just fine. I moved this up to 3 stars as I feel that it is a decent option for landline use.",2
"great for the price

I bought two of these to place strategically where i might take conf calls in my house. I've used each for a few hours now and they sound clear. I had one call where I guess I sounded far away but with a quick adjustment of the mic they said I sounded clear. I was pleasantly surprised that it this headset as comfortable as it is, while staying pretty well in place as I pace and talk.",3
"Honest product

I was looking for a wired headset since I did not get used to the bluetooth ones.Being a Plantronics customer helped in this quest and now I am more than happy with the results.My only initial concern had to with the ear support, from the pictures over the web, I thought it might easily fall. But the placemente is very steady and the audio is very good.",4
"Great Headset... Incorrect Details

First, I love this headset. It's very comfortable and has very good sound. That said, the details currently state that it has call answer/end/voice command buttons, when it does not. That is the MX510 which is basically the same headset, but it has a button on the control pod. Don't buy this if you want the button, but it is a great headset otherwise.",2
"Wired head-set

These are the very best in sound quality, both ways. If you can handle it being a wired head-set, you'll be very impressed with it's performance.",4
"Best Mobile Headset I've Ever Used

I do not like Bluetooth headsets even the Jawbone, which I agree is a great headset, but I hate charging it and the drain Bluetooth has on my Blackberry's battery. I've used Jabra for some time now and have been satisfied...UNTIL NOW! After trying Plantronics MX505 Windsmart Boom Headset, there is no going back for me. No one I've talked to can tell that I'm on a headset even when I'm in my car and the window is cracked. This is a truly awesome headset.",4
"Superb Voice Quality

I work at home and use my cell phone for many work calls. I've searched far and wide for headsets with top notch sound quality so I project a professional image. Most headsets have fine incoming call quality, so I've been mostly concerned with outgoing call quality (which many cell phone headsets are terrible at). Well, the MX505 is excellent for both. It's slightly cumbersome to get on, and a mirror helps get it on straight, but it is comfortable once on and the awesome call quality trumps any quibbles I may have with the design. It comes with two microphone booms - one longer than the other. I found the shorter one to work better. For me, I think the longer one was TOO close to my mouth, resulting in slightly overdriven/distorted outbound voice. With the shorter boom, my cell phone calls rival the clearest landlines. I have reached this conclusion after recording and reviewing several test messages on various voice mail systems. Thankyou Plantronics for being the one headset company that actually cares about engineering for sound quality.",4
"Good battery for the price

After only 11 months my wifes Nokia 6010 battery wouldn't hold a charge for more than 1 day. I was thinking of just replacing the phone due to the normal cost of replacement batteries. That was until I saw this battery and the offered price. This is a very good deal and so far the battery has been working well. Now she can go 4-5 days without a recharge.",3
"Does NOT fit Nokia 6010

I bought this battery because every description says that it fits the Nokia 6010. It does NOT! It rattles around in my battery compartment with half an inch to spare in each direction. When I returned the battery for refund I only got a partial refund too! Not my best Amazon experience!",0
"Lithium Ion Battery for Nokia 6010 and Various Others

I ordered a Lithium Ion Battery for a Nokia 6010 Cell Phone. I received a box for a Lithium Ion Battery for a Nokia 6010 Cell Phone, but the battery inside the box was the wrong one. I returned it for the correct battery. I have heard nothing from you until now. I don't have any product to review, just what I consider lax service.",0
"N-O-T Designed for the American Market, Problems with Cingular and Other Carriers

I will not argue about the quality of this phone. It really is an amazing phone, especially if you are into music and/or fashion. However, this phone was N-O-T designed for North America. It only supports TRI-BANDS and it does not support GSM 850.If you have no idea what this means, it only means that after buying the phone (which is not really a cheap one) your phone may or may not work, depending on your location and your carrier. Don't even think about using this phone with Cingular or Cellular South (just to name a few). Even though Cingular also uses GSM 1900 (which this phone supports), what it really uses is a complex mix of the GSM 850 (which this phone does N-O-T support) A-N-D the GSM 1900. In other words for ""dummies"" like me: If you use Cingular and in the lucky event that your phone works at all, it will be working with only one band, when in reality it is supposed to work with two. You will experience static, dropped calls and bad connections ALL THE TIME, even though the phone is indeed a good phone, if used in the region it was designed for.I think it would be of much help if future reviewers would please specify where they intend to use the phone, the frequency of their carriers, their carriers' name, quality of the phone calls, rate of dropped calls, etc. I am a big fan of Sony Ericsson and we all know that a phone like that will not be a bad phone. What we need to know when buying a phone that was not designed for our region is whether the phone will work for us or be just a pretty piece of junk that we can't use.If you like this phone I would suggest that you wait a couple of months and check out the US version: the Sony Ericsson W580i and the S500. They will be released between June and August and they are world phones, which means that they support all four bands (850, 900, 1800, 1900), so you can use them all over the world. Be aware of this purchase, it could end up being just a Walkman - and for that, you would be better served buying an IPod.",0
"Great Phone

The W850i is a great slider phone. It sets itself apart from others with the new walkman interface and light effects. The camera is good, the only drawback is lacking auto-focus, but if you keep your hand steady the pics are great. The slide itself is really smoothe, and easy to open and close with one hand. The navigation buttons on the front are a little hard to push, but easy to get use to once you get it.",4
"Worked For Me

Bought it as a spare for my phone. Worked well. I eventually ditched it in favor of a different phone. The battery draw while off-network was way too high. It would be dead by morning unless I was on PCS. The extended battery version lasts a bit longer.",3
"Doesn't fit on holster

Doesn't fit on holster. At least on the holster I bougth at the same time from the same company.",2
"Works Like Apple Cable for Half Price

Works Like Apple Cable for Half Price - I have had it for a few days and no problems so far.",4
"Works!

Works as expected to charge and sync and iPhone 5. The connector is more snug than the Apple version but has been no issue. Seems to be solidly built otherwise.",3
"received a bad cable

Ordered two of these, and one is bad. It does not work at all, no synch nor charge.The working cable does both tasks quite fine, however it's surprising that it works at all. The metal connector coming out of the plastic housing is not perfectly square, it is slightly slanted.The only vendor that is officially licensed to create Lightning cables at this point is Belkin. I wonder if Boxwave is an official licensee. If they are not, I wonder when and if Apple will shut them down.",0
"Sync Doesnt Work

This cord works for charging only on my iPhone 5. If you plug it in with iTunes, it will give you an error. iTunes cannot see the phone using this cord. My Apple sync cord works fine. It also is harder to plugin the lightning connect into the iphone compared to the Apple cord. It takes more force.",2
"Replacement

I needed a replacement battery and this worked just fine. It was the exact same battery for my phone at the time. Cheap and fast delivery. Thanks!",4
"Motorola V66 Battery

This battery is fairly long-lived and well worth the money as a spare battery.",3
"Excellent

These guys did a great job.They called to confirm that I wanted a silver batterysince there was a discrepancy between the pictureand the SKU number. ( I wanted a black one, they had it in stock)I received the battery quickly. It was a real LG one, not a knock off.And the battery worked fine.I recommend these guys and will buy from them again!",4
"DON'T BUY IT

It's just a waste of money - the case cracks VERY easily. I had to take it off my phone nearly 1 week after I bought it. Not worth it at all! Save your money!",0
"Fits fine at first, but then stretches out a bit too much

When it arrived, I worried that the case wouldn't fit my RAZR. After some finagling, I managed to squeeze it on, and it was nice and snug. But after a few months, it seemed to stretch a bit, and now it doesn't fit as well. The only other downside is that it sort of blocks the camera lens when open, so you have to press the case against the phone to keep it in alignment with the lens. No big deal, just a tad inconvenient. Otherwise, can't beat this price!",2
"Just what I wanted

Headphones worked just as advertised and operate as OEM pieces. I would buy again no problem.",4
"Do NOT do business with Bargaincell!!

Bought a cell phone battery that, of course, died one week past their return/refund deadline. Refused to refund or replace even though the product is CLEARLY defective. This company is a ripoff and will never do business with them again. Consider yourself warned.",0
"What a find

I priced these in several places, most running around the $30 mark, plus shipping. I couldn't believe it when I found this one. My old one died and the phone is older, hated to spend a lot on a new charger if I may need to buy a new phone in the near future. It's new and works great! This find has made it possible to extend the life of that old comfortable phone. Thanks for the great buy and helping keep me in my retirement budget.",4
"You get what you pay for

This battery charger broke in a week or two, just stopped working. I paid nearly nothing for it. The shipping cost more than the item.",0
"Really well designed

After using the mono bluetooth headsets, this is going to be like moving up to the cadillac of headsets. I love my set and use it for both my phone and my stereo system.",4
"This is very handy little charger!

This is my second BoxWave car charger. I originally bought one for a cell phone. After a few years of use and moving it from one car to another, it finally came apart. So I bought this one as a replacement and like it even better because it is so neat and compact. I use it with a BoxWave MiniSync, but it would work with any USB charger cable. This is nice little car charger at a very reasonable price.",4
"Works perfectly!

Very sturdy, not a cheap unit and well worth the extra cash to get the quality!",4
"Nice concept poor product

Purchased this in August 07 for install in a new 07 Toyota. Day of installation transmitter and receiver would not pair up. Install shop spent over an hour on the phone with Scoshe technical support. Finally came to the conclusion it was defective. Amazon was great - they sent out another kit that same day and I could send the other one back when I received the new one. Kit isn't even a year old and it's been nothing but a hassle since I got it.Issues:1) Answer/end button on mic doesn't work.2) Microphone sound quality is very poor. Party on the other end always says they hear static and back ground noise/echo. Adjust the volume on car stereo - echo stops but background noise static is till there and then it's hard for me to hear other party. Not even worth using b/c it's more annoying than anything else.3) Not reliable. Works when it wants. Bluetooth transmitter cuts out constantly and sometimes won't even pair up. Every single road trip I've taken this has happened. 3 or 4 hours in and transmitter will just cut out. Light on transmitter blinks as if trying to pair w/receiver but never actually does pair up. Turn it off and wait. Try again a while later and sometimes it'll work - most of the time it won't.Great concept/idea - not so good product.",1
"Blackberry Case

I paid around $1 plus shipping for this item. I figured if it was garbage I wouldn't be out much. But it turns out that I LOVE IT! It beats out the cases that I've spent $15-$20 for.",4
"Great Value

When I ordered this item I was a little concerned about the quality (you get what you pay for they always say) but when I got it and started to use it I really liked it. Getting the phone in and out was a little difficult at first (tight fitting) but after a week or two it stated to loosen up and works great.I would recommend this item to anyone with a Blackberry who wants to get something better then the included belt clip.",3
"Better than my finger

I recently purchased a Kindle Fire but was having some difficulty getting my 66 year-old finger to get it to respond properly. I read about using a stylus on touch-screen devices and decided to give this one a try. It works great! I now have no difficulty making selections or scrolling. I am so glad I found out about it. I especially like the clip (like a pen) and small size that is easy to grasp, like a pen. I clip it to the elastic band on my Kindle Fire case when not in use so it is always ready and easily found.",4
"No more fumbling or frustration

This stylus makes it easy for a grandma with arthritis in her hands to manage her Kindle Fire very easily. Angry Birds is no challenge now. However, until this stylus came into the game, I had a hard time entering my e-mail address or selecting the small categories in some apps. This has made using my Kindle Fire easy and enjoyable. Great product.",4
"Nice Tool

It is much better then my clutzy finger as it works very well on the fine print while surfing the web....",3
"Love it.

I love this stylus. It is made for the Kindle Fire and the cover made by Amazon. The stylus fits perfectly in the earphone plug so I know where it's located. Fits comfortably in my hand.",4
"I love it

I have 5. One for my Kindle, one for my phone, one for my GPS. Two spares just in case. Love them. :)",4
"Great item

I love this stylus. I use it on my Kindle Fire, iPad and IPhone. Great size and comfortable to use.",4
"Great Little Stylus!!!

We ordered this for our new Kindle Fire. It is absolutely wonderful!!! It makes every use of our Kindle so much easier!!!",4
"Great

I use it all the time on my Kindle it's great for playing games so that you dont have to use your finger. I clip it on my cover and it stays put.",4
"A Waste of Money

First - the point is too soft and drags across my Kindle fire screen leaving a smear.Second - the clip fell off almost immediately and DOESN'T go back on.Overall - a waste of money",0
"cheaply made

i have read three books and the top is already worn. i really think it is cheaply made and not worth the money. it turns oages, but that's all its accurate for.",1
"excellent product

Received the stylus in 2days in good condition. Started using it immediately for text entry. It worked will's increasing my entry speed greatly. I'm very happy with this product.",4
"Help Is On The Way.....

For all you folks out there that have dexterity issues, THIS stylus is your answer.Easy to grip and use. Love the little headphone jack that comes on it too. Makes it easy for me so I don't lose it. I just plug it into my Kindle and I always have it right there when I need it. Also has a clip to secure in a pocket. Thanks AMAZON....YOU ROCK !!!!!",4
"Styling off

This stylus if the best guide for my kindle fire. I could not have read effectivly without it. It is so ease to use.",4
"Great, but soft part breaks after few months =(

The stylus is actually really good, but a little too small. My hand is actually big. Also that after about 2 - 3 months, the part of where you use to touch the screen, it kind of got ripped when I was playing Fruit Ninja, then I could see the inside of it. So, if you use your Kindle Fire a lot, then don't get this stylus.",3
"Kindle Fire Stylus

I absolutely am so happy with this product. It was suggested by a coworker and am so thankful she suggested it!! Would highly recommend to others!! Thank You",4
"Very pleased

I am very pleased with this product and would purchase again if necessary. The first one I purchased (and lost) cost more but this one works just as well.",4
"Works Well

I recently purchased my first touchscreen tablet, the Kindle Fire HD and love it. However, sometimes the items I wanted to select were so small that I had to enlarge the text to be able to select it, then downsize it back when I was done. So I purchased this stylus and found I could select without having to enlarge the text and it also is great for the kids who tend to get my screen all smudged up. Very nice style at a very nice price.",4
"great stylus

I bought a few of these for my wife and I to use with our new Kindle Fire HDs. They work great",3
"pen

Works fine This is the second one I have and I like using it more than my fingers. I think it protects the screen",4
"Great for people with fat fingers

I have small, fat fingers and this is an excellent product for those like me. I have a Kindle fire 7" and sometimes the size of the information is small and this has solved the problem of multiple mistakes. I'd get another if this ever breaks. I tried other things like pencil erasers, etc. and nothing works like this. Good product.",4
"Just right

Does exactly what it should and is a good fit in my hand. The touch is very light so no screen damage from this stylus.",4
"I like the stylus, but.......

The little plastic end that fits into the kindle broke on the second day of use. The stylus works fine.",3
"Great Gift

Great Gift. My friends fingers are too big for the touch screen and the cord fits into the Aux hole on the machine,",4
"This makes using my Kindle so much easier!

I have very big hands (for a woman) and along with that I have arthritis in my hands and fingers. We were given a Kindle and one of the things that held me back from learning more about it, frankly, was that I just didn't seem to be able to fit my fingers comfortably on the keyboard.When I saw this device, I thought it made so much sense! I was kind of surprised that it wasn't offered as an add-on, when the Kindle was bought. I was so sure that my husband and I would like it that I ordered two of them.I have become much more acquainted with my Kindle, although I still have a long way to go, but if I didn't have this stylus, I believe it would still be just sitting there, unused.I can't recommend it enough!",4
"Featureless

The Motofone F3 is about the most featureless phone that I have ever seen from Motorola. It is garbage! Personally, I have owned two of these ""bottom-end"" cellular devices (which I would not even recommend for use by a kindergardener) which I had to return for malfunctioning for no reason at all. There are not only no features which would redeem this piece of junk, there are no accessories (earpieces, cases, NOTHING). I can now see why Motorola is selling it's handheld end off as the best it has had the ability to do for years is update it's aging RAZR Phone.",0
"Very GOOD for what it is supposed to be used for

thin, light weight, resistent. I only use cellphones to make and receive calls. I used to have a V3 but then the keypad stop working without any logical reasons. If you just need a cellphone that is the smartest option.",4
"Amazing what $35 buys.

My Razr V3 got washed. The iPhone requires a data plan that I don't want, so for $5 more than the monthly data fee, I went for function. It was the electronic paper display that brought it to my attention and heavily influenced my decision to buy. It provides significant contrast and readability in sunlight. On the ""not so up""-side the character set is primitive and large. Texting and even scrolling thru the phonebook is like state-of-the-art 1985 calculator.*I'd taken to putting my phone in the watch pocket of my jeans or the cargo pocket of my shorts- small size is important in that respect. F3 is 1/2"" taller than a folded razr, thinner and not as wide. In all but the shallowest watch pocket it fits great, is easy to retrieve and isn't bulky. It will share a front pocket nicely with my wallet in khakis. It has nice heft without being a lump in the pocket.*I dropped my sim card and battery in, powered up, denied the voice walk-thru and the time and date set themselves (AT&T;)*Phonebook on sim went to just one number per contact*Sound and reception just as good as the razr but the mic lacks the passive noise cancelling feature (probably to keep the phone sealed from dust and moisture) so background noises are transmitted a little too well.*No calendar or calculator, two features that I had become accustomed too.",3
"Engineering Excellence At Its Best

The Motofone is an incredibly simple little phone, and that simplicity is perhaps one of its greatest features. In this age of ""smart"" phones that will browse the web, do your taxes, serve as a navigational computer for the space shuttle, and build you a new house, its nice to have a sturdy, well-built phone without all of that extra fluff.This phone has few real ""features"", mostly just the ability to make phone calls, speaker phone, basic text messaging, and extremely good battery life. Oh, and its ridiculously low cost as well. So if you're looking for a multimedia phone, this isn't for you. However, if you want a phone, and nothing more, I don't think there's a better choice...Despite this phone's low cost, its incredibly well built. Indeed, the best word to describe the build quality of this phone would be ""solid"". And that description doesn't just fit the exterior of the phone, the sound quality of the phone is fantastic and amazingly, the speaker phone is better then what I've got on my desk phone. It also has very good reception, picking up signals where other phones often can't, in my experience. The ringer is also quite loud and can easily be heard at its loudest setting, or, you can turn off the ringer and use a vibration signal, or just turn off all of the incoming call alerts. Oh, and the user adjustable alarm is also very loud.As for the user interface, it takes a little bit of getting used to, but once you do, its very efficient. And, interestingly enough, it gives you the option to use voice prompts for the menu. Not something I'd have expected to see in a phone as cheap as this.The only real problem comes in the text messaging ability of the phone. Due to the unique E-Ink display, messages display in a mixture of upper and lower case letters, and any message sent from this phone will show up on other phones as all lower case. Still, considering how the E-Ink display allows the Motofone to have such a long battery life, its a worthwhile sacrifice if you don't do too much text messaging.Overall, this is a great phone. I've had it for months now, and I'm still very pleased with it.",4
"Marred by Design Mistakes

Bought this phone as a backup to an old phone that was dying. Problem is, this one wasn't too much better. For example:1. 4 days on standby is all I got before the battery was down to half power. My Nokia at least got 6 to 7 days before hitting that mark. Inexcusable for a phone with alleged limited power consumption.2. Few phone stores sell extra chargers for this unit. It's an off size overseas charger type system. Better pick up a spare at Ebay or you're screwed.3. Text messages had better be short. It insists every letter must be at least an inch high and about as wide. Reading H-E-L-L-O on the screen takes about 5 seconds to scroll through the letters and piece them together in your head to form a word.4. It doesn't set the time from your cellular service. You have to set and reset it.5. Removing the battery or allowing it to go too low will wipe out all your settings.6. Ads tout its toughness, but I had the battery door pop off at least once and it feels fragile (although it may not be).7. It requires that you set a date (again, manually) yet never displays the date nor does the call log tell you the date of any call you may have missed.8. You like menus with a bunch of settings? Too bad, get another phone. This one is strictly about a 4 function phone.On the plus side:1. You can read this puppy in the brightest light.2. Decent sound quality3. The quickest phone I've ever had to turn on and shut down. About 2 to 5 seconds either way. Of course, that's because the screen tells you nothing but the time.4. No openings to get dust and dirt in to (other than the power connector), but it's a fingerprint and smudge magnet.5. One of the lightest phone I've ever used. So light you may forget about it.",1
"Cheap phone, way outdated

This is a real cheap phone, however, you get what you pay for.It is very good with battery capacity though, lasts for a week or so.Other than that, it is very outdated, hard to use. You'd be much better off with getting a cheap phone from a prepaid company.",2
"Dependable little bugger

This phone is intended for a very specific customer - namely one who hates all of the extra junk that is crammed on phones these days. This phone has excellent battery life (I get 5-6 days on a charge), excellent reception, the earpiece and speakerphone are loud and clear, it's Razr thin, and fits very nicely in my pocket.Negatives are that texting (actually, anything to do with reading text, such as names in address book) is rather difficult to do. 6 letters can be displayed on the screen at a time, so you have to scroll quite a bit to read a text. Next, although this phone is supposed to be virtually indestructible, the battery cover comes out just as easily as on most other phones. So don't test this thing by throwing it around.And if you get it, try pulling the battery out while it is on. The screen does some nifty stuff.",3
"Great basic phone

I've had mine for several months now, using AT&T; in Michigan, and am VERY happy with it. The reception in weak signal areas is better than any other phone I have owned, voices are clear and easily understood, the battery life is great- I charge mine about once a week, and the screen is EXCELLENT!!!! I use my phone as a watch, and this is the only phone I have owned since my old monochromatic green screen one that I can read in any light. I would rate the screen a 9/10 and every other phone, even the cool new hi-res color ones, don't get a better rating because I can't see them at a glance in bright light. That said, the screen is limited in resolution so reading any message can become a bit of a chore. Fortunately I essentially never send messages, and receive about as many as I send.The only serious drawback has been the lack of automatic clock setting. I always trusted my cell phone to be accurate, as it was constantly updated by the network- this one is not, and is not as accurate as I would like.Still a good phone, and a great one for $35!",3
"Great BASIC Phone

I am a cellphone novice. My only other cellphone was a Nokia go-phone. All to say, I just need a phone to make a call - no other bells or whistles. This phone has good reception and speaker. I have no trouble with the sound quality and have heard no complaints from people that I am talking to. I think that this phone would be frustrating for people that are used to a lot of extras, or who do a lot of texting, but if you just want a good, reliable phone to make a good old-fashioned call, then this one is hard to beat.",3
"Good product for the money

It is exactly what it claims to be, a no frills cell phone. If you are looking for a cell phone that is just a cell phone, the Moto Phone F3 is an excellent choice. It also looks cool.",3
"Bev's Review

THIS PHONE WAS NOT UNLOCKED AS DESCRIBED IN THE AD. I TOOK IT OVERSEAS AND ACTIVATED IT. I BOUGHT A CHIP AND THE PHONE COMPANY TOLD ME THAT THE PHONE WAS NOT UNLOCKED AND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE MANUFACTURER'S CODE TO UNLOCK IT. IT COST ME MONEY TO BUY ANOTHER PHONE. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PR0DUCT TO ANYONE.",0
"NAZTECH CABRIO CASE

NICE CASE. GOOD QUALITY. PHONE FIT A BIT SNUG TO START BUT LOOSENING UPAND FITTING BETTER WITH TIME.",4
"battery did not seem to be in new condition

The battery was wraped in bubble paper, not in original package. It was charged fully when I received it, but after it lost it charge, it has not been charging properly since.",0
"beauty is only skin deep

Do not be fooled by the ultra sleek sexy look of this phone!I have never experienced so many annoying situatations with any other phone. The Samsung 509s has a battery life of 5 hours--if the phone has been used occasionally. (THis is with the light settings, alert settings, volume settings, etc. set to CONSERVE as much battery as possible).THis phone is the worst! EVER!",0
"this phone makes me almost perfect happy but not quite

following the line is my old review, which is mostly true, but, having used this phone for a while now, I must say that it is too quiet for lil old hard of hearing me (too many concerts without ear plugs?) and also I need to add that the battery needs to be charged every other day, unlike my old nokia, but this may be common for camera phones.the photos are also very grainy by today's ""megapixel"" standards. and it is very very very very quiet for me.I would drop my rating to 3.5 stars if amazon would let me._________________________________________________________________________old review:so I am not so super techie when it comes to cell phones. my last phone was an ancient free nokia that was only a phone. this time around, I wanted a phone, camera, video & voice recorder...that was it. I text only a bit and didn't need a radio/mp3 player or game thing or email thing.I wanted a solid camera phone. wasn't drawn to flips or sliders. didn't care to spend too much.I tried out (through t-mobile...they let you try out a phone for 14 days (30 here in cali) to see if you like it) a nokia 6133 and I hated it. way too quiet for me. not intuitive enough...felt like it could break at any moment.switched to this and it's like night and day. simple. solid. slender. I am very much in love.I do wish that the headphones and charger had separate ports. they share one and that is the only gripe I have with it. well, that and the snooze alarm is only 5 minutes but I should prob ween myself off of that little addicition anyhoo.but I am very satisfied with how this functions as a phone and a camera and recommend it to anyone needing something simple. nice bright display. sweet jingly options for ringtones...Good Times!",4
"Charging problems

This phone is nice and thin and very comfortable. The only problem that I have had with this phone is that the charger and the hands-free use the same slot on the phone. I have had problems with the contact and I have to sometimes put a rubber band around the charger to get it to charge. My sister has the same phone and has had to have hers replaced twice because hers won't charge at all.",2
"Perfect phone for the price

Great phone, i got it in plum but it still looks black and manly. It melts away in your pocket, i literally forget I have it and have to pat my pocket to make sure. The data download rate is excellent and unlocking the phone was a breeze. The camera was OK not a plus or a minus, but i did wish i could record longer video. BlueTooth is awesome, i love the object push which i use nearly everyday, and the BlueTooth won't slaughter you battery like some other samsung phones. And the battery will last a good 48 hours with moderate usage. 5/5",4
"Love this phone

I bought this phone a little over a year ago and the only problem that I ever had with it is it doesn't work in Jacksonville, AR for some silly reason. It will go off other servers towers but not there. And its really tiny too but I love it. My phone is still in great condition after a year and believe me, I've dropped it a few times. But you get get the t-mobile web and it takes pictures and videos. Overall it's a great phone.",4
"Good, but not great

I bought this phone. Works great in the US, but does not work at all with service providers in India. It's a delicate phone and pretty long. I am unable to hold in my trouser pockets.",2
"love it love it love it!!!

When we switched to tmobile from cingular (thank GOD!), this phone was free and I've always liked candy bar or block phones over flip.At first I was skeptical, but then started using it and it is the best! It's easy to operate: although I had problems with texting at first (yes I'm 22 and am so slow at it!), the alarm system, the ease of the phonebook/speed dialing, showing ALL of the missed calls, programing anything in... it is the best!I saw someone saying it wouldn't fit in their pants pockets: I SO disagree! I almost always keep it in my back pocket. I usually can't even feel it and forget where it was! It's also really great to throw in a wristlet or a small purse: just make sure it's somewhere easy to grab. It can be slippery because of the slimness.Overall, I think it's a great phone. I haven't had ANY problems with mine since July 2006 (it's now Dec 2007).A+ thumbs up! So try it, don't forget there is a warranty if it breaks or sucks.",4
"not the best phone in the world

All my friends use the same service as I do and none of them have the clarity problems that I do with this phone. I break up every other sentence while talking to them .. it gets really annoying to have to repeat yourself everytime.The sound quality kind of sucks. I keep the volume on the highest level and still have to hold my other ear closed and press the phone to my ear to hear most of the time.other than those problems, I like the phone. The camera takes quality pictures, and texting is easy. Ringing volumes are loud enough to hear anywhere, pretty much.If I went back in time and knew what I know about this phone, I would not choose it again.",1
"Pretty Good

Good sound quality. Great screen. Calendar and alarms alert even when phone is turned off. The charger port malfunctioned and had to be exchanged. My experience with Samsung phones has been that they are good quality and reliable.",3
"Plum Bad

I upgraded to this phone about six month ago and have had so many dropped calls. The reception is horrible! Just about every call that is longer than five minutes is dropped. I don't get service in the grocery store, at work, at my boyfriends house or at my mothers house. I don't think that it is the carrier because my previous phone did not have these problems. It is very small and lightweight and the autolock feature is nice. The camera takes clear pictures and the alarm clock has admirable features. The display screen is clear but the buttons are just a little too small for my fingers. I would suggest choosing another phone because having one that does not get service is kind of pointless.",1
"Avoid

- Battery lasts for short time- User interface is unintuitive and is not optimized for typically carried out tasks- The phone manages to unlock itself and start calling people! This situation is even worse if you have a bluetooth headset. This is perhaps the worst thing about this device",0
"Pictures are worth a thousand words

If the PICTURE that Amazon is using to represent this product is any indication, then this IS NOT the right battery for the CF62T. After reading the two conflicting reviews, I was at odds for which on to believe. I need a spare battery and would like to save some money, but my REAL battery and Amazon's picture of this CF62T's battery are COMPLETELY different. As the skeptical reviewer states - spend more money on a battery that you KNOW will be the right one. Go to a store in person and get your phone outfitted. Otherwise, BUYER BEWARE!",0
"You won't find a better price

I needed a spare battery, but couldn't find one under $40 anywhere. This battery was a good find and actually lasts as long as my original battery that came with my phone. And yes it does work. :)",4
"If you have a CF62T phone, don't order this battery.

The label on this battery states it is for use on the Siemens CF62T cell phone. Don't believe it! This battery won't fit into that phone. It is too long, too narrow and the terminal is in the wrong location. Spend a little more and get the right battery somewhere else.",0
"A Real Fine

I was happy to find this product. If you need this battery for you phone you need to find one or get a new phone. I couldn't believe I found it here not having to run around town hunting one down and it was a great price too. Came quickly and works.",4
"Check what the Ship You

Although the battery ships in a container that looks professional and represent the model number I purchased, what is inside (just like we're always told) is what matters. The product, upon arrival, is not what I purchased, (and paid more to match the battery I was replacing)- it was a common 600 instead of 750mhz model, and as such isn't at all what I wanted. The downside of a free internet, though I feel secure using Amazon, is that this type of huckstering is hard to, and usually not worth the effort to get buyers rights. I do not wish to see the vendor who sold me this, but I would love to get the respect I deserve as a consumer, which is sadly lacking.",1
"Fits the CF62T, But...

I ordered this $20 battery instead of the less-expensive $10.00 alternative because I wanted a battery that performed like the original. I was initially happy when it showed up, because marked right there on the box it said it was a 750 mAh (milliamp-hour) battery. When I went to install it, however, I noticed the battery itself is marked as having a 600 mAh capacity.I thought maybe the battery was mis-packaged. So I contacted Amazon's customer service via the link on their webpage. That was a month ago, still no reply.So did I get ripped off? Did they send me the $10 battery in the $20 package? Was it mislabeled? Who knows. Just don't depend on Amazon's customer service to look into an issue like this. They've got their money, and apparently that's all that matters.",0
"Perfect battery for the phone

I bought this battery for my wifes Siemens phone CF62T phone. Great battery! Exactly as described. This is the battery you want if you own this phone. Goes all day and doesn't run down much at all.",4
"Fits fine but won't last as long

After almost 4 years my original battery had actually become swollen to the point where it was pushing the back cover off the phone! It was also not even holding a day worth of charge.I bought this battery off of Amazon despite the nay-saying reviews on here about it being the wrong one and the fit not being right. It fit perfectly so no issue there.There was one discrepancy however, the barcode/label on the box said the battery was rated at 750mAh (a measure of how much energy the battery can store) & I was pleased because this was the rating of the original battery. However the value stamped on the actual battery itself once I opened the box was 600mAh. Meaning it holds 20% less charge than the original battery.The voltage of the battery (3.7V) is the same, so it powers the phone fine but it doesn't last as long as the original. About 3 days depending on usage as opposed to 4 on the original.Before I posted this review I even made sure I've gone through a few charge/discharge cycles (new batteries need this before they operate to their full capacity) to validate my claim.Based on the pricing I found this was OK for the battery to hold less charge. The 750mAh versions were almost twice as much or 1/2 again as much. Not really worth it for 20% more juice. But be aware of the differences so that you can make an educated purchase/decision.",3
"Siemens CF62T

This is the right battery for the CF62T. Some of the other reviews said this battery wasn't the right one and that was indeed confusing but I decided to take a risk-glad it worked!",4
"Lithium Ion Battery for Siemens CF62T works best for me.

I bought this battery for my cellphone CF62T and it's working pretty good for me..",4
"You CAN find it at a much much LOWER price elsewhere

I just had to respond to the other review because it simply isn't true. You CAN find it a LOWER price elsewhere. I got mine for LESS than a dollar! And the shipping was LESS than five bucks. Also, I agree with the other review that states that the battery is NOT the one you need. The picture IS different from the one for the CF62T. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for the batter AND for a LOWER PRICE!",0
"Good replacement battery

This is the right battery for the Siemens CF62T (T-Mobile). Yes, the color is different from the original one but it fits perfectly in the phone, and it has good autonomy. I was also hesitant to buy it because of some of the review, but I made the right choice.",4
"It IS the correct battery for the SIEMENS CF62T... !!

The picture as shown on 12-06-2006 IS the Siemens CF62T's correct replacement battery. T-Mobile doesn't sell these batteries anymore. This product is getting old, and batteries for it are getting very hard to come by. Radio Shack just discontinued carrying their replacement for it, and the Kiosk at the Mall I bought my last replacement (at $39.95) doesn't carry any more (at any price) either. I'm buying two, as who knows when this source will disappear too!!",4
"DONT BUY THIS IF YOU VALUE YOUR SANITY!!!!!

IT sucks,they call it a charger for creative zen micro but it doesn't actually CHARGE your zen micro. Save yourself some time, money, and anguish and buy the REAL CHARGER from creative themselves. Also paying $6 s&h for something that only costs $6.50 made me feel kindof..... stupid. They sent me a second one saying that the one I bought was defective but the second one ended up being ""defective"" as well? And reading the other review looks like his didn't work either so that ends up being 4 defective items total. Coincedence? I don think so! (F.Y.I I would have given this product 0 stars but according to amazon there is no level beyond hate)",0
"Does not Work!!!

Bought two since they were so inexpensive. Neither recharged my Zen Micro even after a full day! Don't waste your money!",0
"Do Not Buy, It's a Ripoff

This product does not work. PERIOD. I wrote to them for a refund and so far haven't heard back but in fairness that may be because I wrote on Saturday. They also shipped the item in the wrong box. It was a cell phone charger box. This tells me that doing business with these folks for any item is not a smart move especially since given the other reviews they are knowingly shipping a product that does not work at all.",0
"Happy Customer

Some of the rating categories don't really apply but I marked them all positive since I'm happy with the item and what I paid for it. I highly recommend this seller.",4
"Did not work

I bought this charger hoping to use it for my Zen Micro MP3 player at work. This charger did not charge my Zen.",1
"waste of time

This thing doesn't work. The only reason I bought it was because I lost my USB cable and when I found a replacement for that on amazon I saw a link to this one so I figured it'd be nice to have an AC charger for when I take it to work.First time I tried it I thought it ruined my player. I couldn't get it to power on. The battery was almost drained when I started charging it so I thought maybe I should wait until it's not so empty. So I charged it through my PC. A few weeks later I took the AC adapter to work and plugged it in while I was listening to music. Then it just stopped. There was a big yellow line going down the right side of the screen. I figured at that point my Creative Zen was toast. I kept it charging on my PC just to see what happened and finally I guess the battery had to drain completely before it would start to charge again.Do not buy this. It will not work with the Creative Zen.",0
"doesn't work

I have to agree with several other writers here, this product doesn't work. It will not charge your Zen Micro. Don't be penny wise yet dollar foolish. If you want to charge your Zen Micro without using a computer, buy the Creative charger. It's overpriced, for sure, but it works.",0
"Doesn't Work

LED lights up on the charger, but it doesn't work with my Creative Zen Microphoto. Would not recommend this.",0
"Wroks great!

This charger is great, it plugs directly into the Zen, no need for the adapter you need to charge on the computer. It charges faster than on the computer too. About 3 hours if your battery is completely dead. Also you can still use your Zen while your charging it, can't do that while it's charging on the computer unless you have Creative Media Source installed and even then you can only play it over your computer.While it's charging it shows the flashing battery icon in the upper right corner, and when it's done it will go away completely.",4
"Don't Need a Stink'n Contract

I shopped around before deciding to go with Virgin Mobile. I was a previous Sprint PCS customer so I knew the Virgin Mobile Network would be adequate (they use the Sprint Network). The Virgin Mobile plan is simple and there are no hidden fees. Here is the breakdown...$0.25 a minute for the first 10 minutes of the day and $0.10 a minute after that. Or, $0.35 a day and $0.10 a minute. Text messaging is free to receive and $0.10 to send.You have to top-off your Virgin Mobile phone at least $20.00 every 90 days. If you don't use your phone much, but enjoy the convenience of having it, it will only cost $6.66 a month to operate.",4
"Expiration date; poor service

Please be aware of two things about Virgin pre-paid:1) Each top-up card has an expiration date. If you are unlucky like I was last time, you might get a card that expires a couple days after you receive it, and then if you didn't notice, you'd be screwed out of $50.2) Don't count on Virgin to help you. Their customer service sucks. Long wait times, unhelpful service reps, and just annoying website.If there's a 7-11 in your neighborhood, you may want to check out their Speak-Up prepaid service, which is cheaper and has better phones, plus your balance is good for one whole year (as opposed to 3 months with Virgin).",1
"Get the best Prepaid company!

I've had 3 prepaid phones. TracFone, completely horrible. Never think of buying it! T-Mobile, pay too much for your minutes. (okay if you want a nice phone, and only for emergencies) And last Virgin Mobile, the BEST one. They are mostly month-2-month. Basically you buy a phone card every 30 days. Their plans can go to (lowest) $15/month with 100 minutes, to (highest) $60/month with 600 minutes and unlimited nights and weekends. They also offer plans between them. Virgin Mobile is almost like any other cell phone company except its all prepaid. You can chose the plan, you can chose texting plans, AND nights are from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Thats 3 extra hours compared to the nights starting at 9 and ending at 6. Of course, that extra early hour may not be useful to some people, but then again, it could. You are never held to any contract. And almost everything can be done online! Activating phone, adding air time, changing your plan. And when adding phone cards to your account, you don't have to call a number. You can do it right on your phone! I have put a lot research into virgin mobile, and come to the conclusion, its pretty great for a prepaid cell phone company. Email me if you have any questions at: slideslide765@yahoo.com Seriously, email me for questions/comments.",4
"Gauge Your Usage

When I bought my Rave K7 it came with $10 worth of airtime which quickly was spent due to the $2.50 you're obligated to for any call less than ten minutes. So I topped up with $50 and this was better, because when I talked to someone today while waiting to vote I chatted for about 180 minutes and used $16. Not that bad, if you compare it to your land-line long distance charges. I don't plan to put that kind of time on it daily, after all, I bought it for mainly a travel phone, to hail a cab or order pizza, that kind of thing, but it helps to know how much you think you're going to need because you will need a credit card to add to your balance.",4
"Virgin Mobile is the BEST for Prepaid Phone Service

Virgin Mobile is the best prepaid service provider. TracFone is just HORRIBLE (minutes go as high as $.50 a minute and text messages are $.30 each and I think you have to pay to receive text messages with TracFone. With Virgin Mobile, its $.25 a minutes for the first ten minutes of the day and $.10 a minute after that. Text messages are $.10 to send and free to receive. A lot of content is available at virginmobileusa.com for putting on your phone (ringtones, celebrity voicemail greetings, MTV and Comedy Central Content, and a lot more). You only have to play $20 every three month which is A LOT cheaper than most cell phone service providers. And best of all, NO CONTRACTS!!! Virgin Mobile is the way to go for prepaid phone service.",4
"Don't Use Virgin Mobile

I bought a Virgin Mobile phone for emergencies, the coverage is OK, not fantastic. However after little more than a year of use, I turn it on one day and it connects itself to VM and announces it is 'updating' itself. After the update is complete, I can no longer text message. I call technical support, they say 'we can't fix it, and your out of warranty, you need to buy a new phone'.Thought it was a fluke and I got someone stupid, so I called them back, same reply 'you need to buy a new phone'.Stay away from Virgin Mobile, it's nothing but an expensive con trick.",0
"Virgin Mobile is the worst

I too bought a $50 Top-up card for my daughter for Christmas. When she needed to top up in March, she was told the card had expired. There was NO expiration date anywhere on the card or the material attached to the card. Multiple calls to customer service resulted in no help. Virgin Mobile resolutely REFUSES to honor a Top-up card that it says has expired. You are just ripped off. Asked how they knew it had expired, since there was no expiration date on it, they said it is in the Top-up code, which means they can say ANY card is expired. DON'T BUY THESE CARDS, THEY ARE WORTHLESS.",0
"Go to Wal-Mart

Virgin mobile phones/service is great, but I suggest going to walmart to get these top-up cards because then you don't have to pay S&H. The mins. are .25 for the first ten minutes and .10 after that. I strongly suggest getting a virgin mobile plan (kyocera phone), but not for the heavy talker, then you will be spending to much money",4
"Virgin mobile is the best pre-paid phone I have found.

Both my teenage son and I have Virgin prepaid mobile phones and before that, I had a Cingular prepaid phone.The minutes never seemed to add up with Cingular.Virgin is always there to answer calls for help like when I initiated my service for the first time and wrongly entered my phone number. They fixed it within minutes.The top up cards are a great value and so easy to add to your phone.Nothing but ease of plans and simplicity of use with Virgin.",4
"Horribel Service and Rude people!

PAY as you go phone review...Virginmobile is trying to get your money! be careful! you get a 1000 minutes card for 50$ thinking that you will have these minutes by entering the pin number but NOOOO! there is another step you need to follow. you have to pick voice minute package which is not among any of the instructions. if you do not pick that plan, you are paying 20 cents a minute. You call them and they do NOTHING about it (except giving you 15 extra minutes -it is like a joke!).The customer service people are extremely rude and they even hang up on me! they also threaten you by saying that your call is monitored?!?!Never ever use their services for especially pay as you go phones... I would give them 0 or negative starts if I could...",0
"50 dollar top up card.

virgin mobile also has 20 and 30 top ups or u can register a credit card and whenever u run low have more minutes add that simple.25/10 plan works good for those that talk less for the ones that talk more theres the 35/10 plan.Then those who talk alot theres the $30 a month plan.",4
"Day2Day plan

the day to day plan to me is the cheapest and the least confusing. i would usually use about 200-300 minutes every month so for me this is the best plan but it might not be for every one anyways im just trying to be helpful bye",3
"Poor service: they can NOT activate the phone more than one month

I bought a virgin mobile phone in the early of July and have been working with Virgin mobile for one and half month. They still can NOT activate my phone. Can you believe it? Good mobile phone carriers can get phone activated with 24 hours. I called them many many times to find activation status. Every time I was told that it is under investigation or it has been escalated. Finally I talked with their supervisor last Thursday and she gave me extra $10 for being so patience and she asked me to call back in 24 to 48 hours to get a new number. I waited one week to call back and was told that it was escalated to their headquarter and need another 1 to 10 business. I was tired to deal it with them. Today, I decided to return the phone to them. The phone is very good. But their service is disaster.",0
"I would give negative stars if I could.

Do NOT do business with these people. They charge you out the nose for their service, then they have all these rules and such to basically charge you for things you are not using, then refuse to pay you back. These jerks are taking advantage of kids, teenagers, and young people who can't afford a regular cell phone. I am on a mission to tell people how bad this is. Keep it in mind before you buy any of their products.",0
"TRY AMPD MOBILE INSTEAD

Go with Ampd Mobile instead. Their prepaid service is AWESOME! Their phones are way better than what Virgin Mobile has too.They have the JET, ANGEL, and the HOLLYWOOD. THEY will be coming out with the RAZR and the MOTOROLA Q pretty soon too.Their prepaid service is far better than VM.Rate= 10 cents per minutes anytime anywhere.Wireless web access is free unless you download. This is not WAP. You can actually surf the web like you do on your computer and its FREE.Uses Verizon CDMA and utilize 3G technology so you can have clear talking and broadband speed for wireless web surfing.You also get dozens of AMPD mobile live access to many different sites.The phones are THE BEST.Each plays MP3s.Comes with 128 MB memory card.Stereo headphones for the the phone.USB Cable.Has a video camera.car charger and battery.National wide Walkie Talkie.RATES ARE WAY BETTER TOO.10 CENTS ANYTIME ANYWHERE.$20, 30, 40, 50, TOPOFFS ALL EXPIRES IN 60 DAYS.99 CENTS FOR DOWNLOADING SONGS.99-1.00 FOR WALLPAPER1.00 A DAY FOR UNLIMITED WALKIE TALKIE SERVICE.4.99 FOR GAMEYOU JUST CANT BEAT THAT. SO TRY AMPD MOBILE INSTEAD.",2
"Try tracfone instead !!!

Tracfone gives better deals in minutes.It is perfect for those with light, in town usage. It only uses one unit per minute, two if you're outside of your area code(roaming), and long distance doesn't cost any extra. The airtime doesn't cost a fortune, and you have no credit checks, or monthly bills. Reception is good because they utilize many different providers instead of just one. They also have a referral program, so you can earn 100 extra minutes for free if your friends and family buy one too(they also get 180 minutes). If you want a referral to get started with 100 free minutes, [...], I'd be happy to send you the link!",0
"Aweful, aweful, aweful

Ordered 2 phones with 'pay as you go' service.No one was home to accept the package so it was sent back to the local FedEx office.Called FedEx to have the package re-routed since I work during the day. FedEx said a 'Re-route' could only be done by the shipper.Called Virgin Mobile customer service to have the package re-routed. I was rudely informed that it can't be done and was basically told if I didn't like it, I should just return the phones.I refused the delivery from FedEx and was told I would recieve a refund.Months have passed. I've called Virgin Mobile's customer service many times to discuss my refund. I've filed complaints with BBB and FCC.STILL no refund.",0
"Virgin mobile Sucks!

Virgin Mobile is a rip off!They don't give good service for one thing.Minutes go by too fast and I barely ever use my phone. I only use it twice a week with 3 minute calls.Its a complete rip off!If you like features Virgin Mobile is NOT for you!",0
"Best prepaid service by far.

The top up card came with a card that said it had expired December '04 but I entered it anyway and my minutes appeared on my phone.I read other reviews that said they got cards with expired dates as well.Just enter the code and see what happens, if it doesn't work, call Amazon or Virgin mobile.Mine worked.Good luck!",3
"LOVE IT!

these virgin mobile top up cards are great, expecially for teens, or for people getting their first phone. its quick, n simple. buy the card, type the code number in on your phone, and your done. some people may say that they aren't good for people who talk alot, i would have to disagree. at least if you go this way your using all of the minutes you paid for, and not buying minutes, not using them all, and wasting the minutes along with your money. 5 stars!",4
"Virgin Mobile Top Up Card

Purchased card in August. When it arrived, it was 8 months expired. When I was finally able to talk to someone at amazon they replaced it right away.... with another one that was expired. Just buy it at a store.",0
"Try tracfone instead !!!

Tracfone gives better deals in minutes.It is perfect for those with light, in town usage. It only uses one unit per minute, two if you're outside of your area code(roaming), and long distance doesn't cost any extra. The airtime doesn't cost a fortune, and you have no credit checks, or monthly bills. Reception is good because they utilize many different providers instead of just one. They also have a referral program, so you can earn 100 extra minutes for free if your friends and family buy one too(they also get 180 minutes). If you want a referral to get started with 100 free minutes, just e-mail me at amitgames@yahoo.com , I'd be happy to send you the link!",0
"TRY AMPD MOBILE INSTEAD

Go with Ampd Mobile instead. Their prepaid service is AWESOME! Their phones are way better than what Virgin Mobile has too.They have the JET, ANGEL, and the HOLLYWOOD. THEY will be coming out with the RAZR and the MOTOROLA Q pretty soon too.Their prepaid service is far better than VM.Rate= 10 cents per minutes anytime anywhere.Wireless web access is free unless you download. This is not WAP. You can actually surf the web like you do on your computer and its FREE.Uses Verizon CDMA and utilize 3G technology so you can have clear talking and broadband speed for wireless web surfing.You also get dozens of AMPD mobile live access to many different sites.The phones are THE BEST.Each plays MP3s.Comes with 128 MB memory card.Stereo headphones for the the phone.USB Cable.Has a video camera.car charger and battery.National wide Walkie Talkie.RATES ARE WAY BETTER TOO.10 CENTS ANYTIME ANYWHERE.$20, 30, 40, 50, TOPOFFS ALL EXPIRES IN 60 DAYS.99 CENTS FOR DOWNLOADING SONGS.99-1.00 FOR WALLPAPER1.00 A DAY FOR UNLIMITED WALKIE TALKIE SERVICE.4.99 FOR GAMEYOU JUST CANT BEAT THAT. SO TRY AMPD MOBILE INSTEAD.",2
"Easy prepaid

The top-up card is pretty easy to use: you buy it, you go to Virgin Mobile USA's website, and you "top up" using the PIN code on the card. There's no expiration date on the card so you can use it to refill your Virgin Mobile minutes whenever. This also means if you see a discounted card somewhere, get a bunch and save.Unfortuantely you cannot use the top-up card from your VM phone; you must go through the website.You need to top up every 90 days (not 3 months). If you fail to do so, you can't use the phone, but you get a 60-day grace period (and keep the unused balance). If you still don't top up after the grace, your number will be deactivated, at which point you need to reactivate it. Good thing is, activation is totally free.",4
"Don't Need a Stink'n Contract

I shopped around before deciding to go with Virgin Mobile. I was a previous Sprint PCS customer so I knew the Virgin Mobile Network would be adequate (they use the Sprint Network). The Virgin Mobile plan is simple and there are no hidden fees. Here is the breakdown...$0.25 a minute for the first 10 minutes of the day and $0.10 a minute after that. Or, $0.35 a day and $0.10 a minute. Text messaging is free to receive and $0.10 to send.You have to top-off your Virgin Mobile phone at least $20.00 every 90 days. If you don't use your phone much, but enjoy the convenience of having it, it will only cost $6.66 a month to operate.",4
"Virgin Mobile Is The Way To Go For Prepaid Cell Phones!!!

Virgin Mobile is the best prepaid service provider. TracFone is just HORRIBLE (minutes go as high as $.50 a minute and text messages are $.30 each and I think you have to pay to receive text messages with TracFone. With Virgin Mobile, its $.25 a minutes for the first ten minutes of the day and $.10 a minute after that. Text messages are $.10 to send and free to receive. A lot of content is available at virginmobileusa.com for putting on your phone (ringtones, celebrity voicemail greetings, MTV and Comedy Central Content, and a lot more). You only have to play $20 every three month which is A LOT cheaper than most cell phone service providers. And best of all, NO CONTRACTS!!! Virgin Mobile is the way to go for prepaid phone service.",4
"Top-up, but using your voice mail takes minutes also

Using your voicemail is not free, it takes your top-up minutes. Cards are better that auto top-up in case your phone is stolen.",3
"Great!

Voicemail can be heard through your home phone which is FREE! I love how they make it that you only have to pay $20 every 3 months and there is NO contracts! Just splendid!",4
"30 dollar top up card

it can last u for 90 days but u can add 90 to ur phone and have it active for a year with the virgin mobile service preserver.",4
"Read the fine print

I actually read the fine-print (read lookout guy's reveiew) *and* I also checked the account. I've got the minute2minute plan and there has been NO SUCH $1.50 access fee that I ever had to pay. Infact, I've had some days where I would have, say, 15 minutes of total calls, I would pay $.25 for the first ten minutes of calls on a day, and the rest were without charge! This is probably a mistake on their part, but I could clearly see, and *doing the math* as our friend Lookout Guy suggests, that my total costs equal the top-up card that I'm buying. If he's getting so screwed, either he should have read the fine print, or take Virgin to court for deceptive charges.Keep this one thing in mind: Those who fight for principle are the one's who still care about it. Those who don't, for whatever reason, don't care. So either stop whining or do something about it.",4
"Expired?

Amazon is sending out top-up cards that show an expiration date of December 2004, but they still work. The expired status caused a moment of anxiety, but apparently it doesn't really mean anything.",2
"Horribel Service and Rude people!

PAY as you go phone review...Virginmobile is trying to get your money! be careful! you get a 1000 minutes card for 50$ thinking that you will have these minutes by entering the pin number but NOOOO! there is another step you need to follow. you have to pick voice minute package which is not among any of the instructions. if you do not pick that plan, you are paying 20 cents a minute. You call them and they do NOTHING about it (except giving you 15 extra minutes -it is like a joke!).The customer service people are extremely rude and they even hang up on me! they also threaten you by saying that your call is monitored?!?!Never ever use their services for especially pay as you go phones... I would give them 0 or negative starts if I could...",0
"Good value.

The expiration date on the card was December 2004, but it worked nonetheless with no problems. And if you combine it with some Gold Box offer or the A9 discount, you can end up having more air time than you paid for.",4
"OK item - cheaper option available on Virgin website

If you want a cell phone to use infrequently, there is a top-up option on the Virgin website where you only pay $15 every 90 days (which works out to a little more than $5 per month.) To use this plan, you have to register a credit or debit card with the company, and they will automatically add the $15 every 90 days (or you can choose two other options.) The Virgin website has recently been improved a little, and while it is still somewhat confusing, it's now possible to understand how the plans work if you read carefully. If you don't like the idea of registering a card with the company, I'd agree with the other reviewers who suggested getting top-up cards at Wal-Mart or other retailers in your area instead of online.I've found Virgin and Tracfone have the best deals for infrequent cell phone users. Both have pros and cons. Any ""little"" problem with your phone can cause big headaches, but overall, I've saved A LOT of money and the phone connections have worked well with prepaid service. (Just keep your fingers crossed you don't have to make too many calls to customer service -- especially if you decide to go with Tracfone!) Good luck!",2
"excellent for retired folks

Bought two phones and cards (and rechargers)as gifts for traveling parents who don't ""need or want"" cell phones. Told them both they are more for us than them so that we wouldn't worry if they found themselves in trouble on the road. Easy for us to moniter and replace minutes, so they have no worries other than being instructed in the initial use and remembering these instructions. The manual is easy to follow. Virgin Mobile uses the Sprint network and coverage is fairly good.For us, this has been a great find and we recommend it for those in similar situations.",4
"A Great idea!, Sorry that I didn't switch sooner

I am so glad that I made the switch to Virgin Moble. This the right idea for people to don't use a cell offen, but they do need one its there for a low cost. The Top-Up card are one of the ways that you can add money to your Virgin Moble phone. Its easy to do and you can control the amount of money that you want to add to the phone. This a really Great Product!",4
"Warning! Read before buying this card from Amazon!

I purchased six of the $20 top-up cards from Amazon, for myself and as gifts. I as stunned to find out that the cards, all purchased in December 2004, had expiration dates (not seen until card is removed from package)of 12/31/04. The phones and top-up concept ($20 once every 90 days) are great. Just don't buy the top-ups from Amazon unless you plan to use them up immediately.",0
"Best low cost cell plan for low useage people

I am not a cell phone heavy users. All I need is a low cost cell phone plan. I have been using pre-paid cell phone plans for many years. I have used Motorolla's prepaid plan (8 years ago), Tracfone (for duration of 2 years), T-mobile pre-paid plan (for short period) and now Virgin Mobile (about 1 year). Based on my useage level (about 20 minutes per month), I found that Virgin Mobile offers the best price. The biggest problem for T-mobile is its coverage. Virgin Mobile has better coverage than T-mobile. Tracfone is more expensive than Virgin Mobile and Tracfone does not offer the small tiny cell phone like what I got from Virgin Mobile. Also, Virgin Mobile's web site is far more powerful and convenient for users. I can even track all my communication logs from the web site. Overall, I am very happy with Virgin Mobile's pre-paid cell phone plan and I have recommended this plan to my friends also. If your cell phone useage is low, this is a very good plan.",4
"Virgin's pay as you go plan

Since switching to the Virgin pay as you go plan I've saved a ton of money--probably $50 since February. I used to pay $35 a month for a plan and never used all my minutes. One of these cards last me at least a month, usually more. The customer service help is pretty good too.",4
"A great deal for non-frequent phone users.

I bought the kyocera K9 Virgin Mobile pre-paid phone for $[...] and had a $10 store rebate on it December 2004. It also came with a $10 pre-paid card to start off with it's usage. So, basically it cost me $10 for the phone. It is easy to get it activated and you can ""top-up"" with pre-card you pay.I used to pay $40 a month for my own phone service which I did not use that much so VM phone is a great way to go. My brother also got the same phone for emergency uses and he likes it too. $20 for every 90-days to keep it activated and you can find out how much is left on your account by clicking ""check balance"".I still have this phone and it's June 2006 and it's working great. It saved me so much money. 25 cents for first 10 min and 10 cents after that each day. It's better than phone booths ~35 cents per minute (in my opinion). Sometimes certain stores have the top-up cards for a deal like two $20 cards for $30 (save $10) and these cards expires like 1-2 yrs later.Virgin Mobile is a great way for non-frequent phone users like myself. (It is NOT a great deal if you are a frequent phone user). Parents will love this deal for their kids in cases of emergency. I'm thinking of getting one for my 5th grader.",4
"Expried

It's almost passed two third of this year, but Amazon have last year's card that must be used it before Dec-31-2004. Now they are still selling it.Today is Sep-2nd-2005. Watch your order from Amazon.",0
"Good phone plans, cheap rates.

The top up card came with a card that said it had expired December '04 but I entered it anyway and my minutes appeared on my phone.I read other reviews that said they got cards with expired dates as well.Just enter the code and see what happens, if it doesn't work, call Amazon or Virgin mobile.Mine worked.Good luck!",3
"Virgin Mobile Cell Phone Service

I found the Virgin Mobile Phone service to be the best for my needs because I don't use the phone that often. I only carry it in the car for emergencies, so I don't care about the 25 cents a minute costs. The service is very reliable. A very easy way to stay ""paid-up"" for the service.",3
"Amazon selling expired VM cards

I ordered a $20 and a $30 Virgin Mobile prepaid card from Amazon.com in February 2006. I received the cards one week later; however, both cards had 12/31/2004 expiration dates. Amazon.com customer service was little help, telling me that VM was honoring the cards through 12/31/05 (um, duh, it's 2006). Furthermore, they told me they won't accept a return on the cards because prepaid cards are sold ""as is.""",0
"High marks for ease of use

I have used Virginmobile, T-Mobile to Go, and Tracfone. I won't go into a big dissertation on their relative merits. Any could be a good or poor choice depending on your situation. I discontinued using Virginmobile mainly because a location where I'm most likely to use a mobile phone seems to be in the shadow of a hill relative to Sprint's tower.As for card function, I found the $20 Top-up card I used to be very easy to apply. T-Mobile is a little more cumbersome, and Tracfone is a lot more cumbersome. I bought my card from a drugstore and did not run into the expiration date problem that others have mentioned.",4
"Affordable solution for infrequent cellphone usage

This phone-card and Virgin mobile phones are great for those who do not use a cellphone frequently, or want a backup phone or a special-purpose phone (eg emergency phone)You have to buy the phone but to keep the service active you simply have to add $20 (or $15 with some promotions) every three months. There are also some promos that keep your service active for a year. Your minutes never expire but you have to keep topping up as required by your plan (eg every three months or longer) to keep the service active.To make it even easier to accumulate air time, Virgin Mobile has introduced a ""Kickbacks"" program where you get free airtime if the friends you refer get a VM phone, activate and TopUp. This can be an easy way to get more airtime. You still have to manually TopUp every 3 months if your plan/promo requires it even if you get lots of referral airtime. Speaking of freebies, the first time you TopUp online with a credit card, you get a $5 bonus airtime. This is a one-time offer per account.Virgin Mobile has three different plans you can chose. The cheapest one has NO recurring fees. You pay 25c per minute (for the first ten minutes per day) and 10c for each additional minute on that day. A 10-minute call would cost $2.50. A 20-minute call would cost $3.50, a 30-minute call would cost $4.50. No monthly fees. The usual features are available for free (voicemail, caller id, etc), but you pay airtime if you listen to your voicemail on the VM phone. It is free for you if you use a landline or someone else's phone :) Text messaging costs 5c to send and 0c to recieve, but after 3/15, receiving text messages will also cost 5c.This card is ideal for keeping your service active every three months. This can be handy when you are buying Amazon stuff and want to reach the $25 limit to get free shipping.Depending on your state tax laws, you may not pay sales tax when you buy these cards in-store.",3
"great gift idea!

If you have a Virgin Mobile phone there are a few ways you can top up, but this is the best way for a gift. If I'm topping up myself, I usually do it online to avoid being charged tax, but sometimes you can find these top up cards ON-SALE at major department stores. I once got two $20 top up cards for only $30!californya2003",3
"BEST SERVICE AND AFORDABLE

BEST SERVICE EVER. THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO PAY. MONTH TO MONTH, DAY TO DAY, or MINUTE TO MINUTE. WHAT EVER SUITS YOU. NO CONTRACTS. BOSS DIDENT PAY YOU THIS MONTH DONT WORRY BILLS DONT GATHER UP.",4
"$20 top up card.

I luv virgin mobile there cheap rates. A $20 top up card last me about a month.",4
"i love virign mobile!

Hello, Being 14 and being a talkitive teenager that pays for his own minutes without having a job... thsi phone is good. i get great service (recpetion) in the Lansing,MI area. now im 14 so i would know that virgin mobile is made towarded to teens. i love my new phone (nokia ""shorty"") the ringtones are LOUD and has nice screen. now if your a first timer than i would recemend the k9 or Party animal for only 20.00 over [...]website.service(s):Minute-to Minute: .25 for the first 10 minutes of the day, after that only .10! (for rest of day)Day-To-Day: .35 daily charge for .10 all day long, everyday!Month-2-Month: 30.00 a month up to 60.00 a month (varies)so i would recemend this phone for a young/older teen for a first time/expierance cell phone user. these phones are small,lite and easy to use.",4
"Expired 2 month ago

Ordered on 2/9/05 and received on 2/16/05 which was already expired on 12/31/04.",0
"Expired

The card, if it worked, would have been a good deal. Unfortunately, the card I received with the cell phone I ordered was expired and Virgin Mobile would not honor it. I contacted Amazon and they sent a new one . . . also expired. I will give kudos to Amazon for crediting my account for $20.00.",0
"You should know what you're doing

Prepaid plans are what they are, and anyone using them should understand upfront what the pros and cons might be. The thing about prepaid is that it may look like more 'per-minute' than a bundle of say 500 minutes at $30, but that $30 turns to $60 with taxes, access charges, etc...plus overages and roaming start going into absurd levels with the trusted brands.Prepaid is a good option for people who use a phone for basic communication, rather than as the sole mode.",2
"virgin mobile top-up card

hey you have good deal for $20 but i was wondering if you could add $25 or 35? If you can thanks.",4
"Forget this item

The Virgin top-up card Amazon sent me was expired by more than a year. It's impossible to see the expiration date before opening the card. Due to their policy of not refunding cards, Amazon refused to take it back. However, to their credit, the Amazon folks did get on the line with Virgin and got them to accept the card. However, this was way too much hassle and involved three or four phone calls. You don't save any money anyways on this item, so just top up directly at Virgin's website and save yourself the hassle.",0
"awesome!

VM has helped me out a lot for being my first prepaid phone. these cards have come in handy many times! thanks vm!",3
"Virgin bureaucratic lunacy

This is not a review of this particular top up card, but of the Virgin service. I've had a Virgin phone in the car for 7 years, specifically for use in emergencies. I hardly ever use the thing. I don't like cell phones and don't use them for ordinary functions. I've been topping the darned thing up every 90 days for 7 years. I attempt to do so again this week. First, I'm told 2 credit cards are no go; but my two banks say they're fine. Today I try to use a top up card. Refused. I call in. Guess what. I've maxxed out my top up $. They won't take my $20 for the next 90 days. LUNACY! What do they care about how much I use the *!!**## phone? They're getting their money. The service lady who handled my increasingly irritated call was cool and of course it wasn't her fault. She extended my service by 90 days but said I'd have to use up some of my top up balance, with the implication that my phone would cease functioning otherwise. Presumably I'll have to decide whether I want to try another company. Or call my own landline on the Virgin phone and just leave the phone off the hook to eat up a couple hours. I repeat: LUNACY.",0
"Easy as can be

I bought the time card and it was sent via USPS.",4
"virgin mobile SE47 slider cell phone

This the greatst phone i have ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to have another virgin mobile but this one is a lot better. I like the color screen and the ringtones you can buy. I have rintoners by usher and Jay-Z. I also like the sliding action and when you slider the up or down the phone makes a noise. I love the backrounds and the screen savers too. If I could iwould rate this phone over 5 I would rate it to a 9 or 10. You wont regret buying this phone. Even though it cost $150.00 it is definatly worth it. ADVICE: down leave it in your pants or it might get washed!",4
"Very Nice Indeed!

I just recently bought a Virgin Mobile cell phone and I do say- I really love it! Very easy and hassle free. See no acivation fee's, no needing to have your parents involved, etc. And adding money (which leads to more airtime, and Virgin Xtra's) is so simple! Just purchese a top-up card, or register your credit card to their system, and they'll do the rest. It really helped me to learn the value of a dollar, and how to manage a cell phone- especially now that I pay for it all!! :D I'd recommend anyone to get a Virgin Mobile Cell phone- and with all the 'virgin xtras' that you can get, this phone never gets boring! Mine in particular (the Audiovox""Vox"" 8500)is a pretty decent phone.. Compact, sleek, many options, easily handling, etc. Doesnt damage quite easily, and can with stand a lot of the day to day usage I expect from it. I'm surprised that a phone can take some of the stuff it does! Take a look around at www.VirginMobile.com - Maybe Virgin Mobile is right for...you.",4
"Horribel Service and Rude people!

PAY as you go phone review...Virginmobile is trying to get your money! be careful! you get a 1000 minutes card for 50$ thinking that you will have these minutes by entering the pin number but NOOOO! there is another step you need to follow. you have to pick voice minute package which is not among any of the instructions. if you do not pick that plan, you are paying 20 cents a minute. You call them and they do NOTHING about it (except giving you 15 extra minutes -it is like a joke!).The customer service people are extremely rude and they even hang up on me! they also threaten you by saying that your call is monitored?!?!Never ever use their services for especially pay as you go phones... I would give them 0 or negative starts if I could...",0
"Card expired

First we received a Virgin Top Up card when we really needed a Tracfone. When we did the search for Tracfone the Virgin Top Up came up which is why we purchased. Since we opened it before realizing the mistake we found that the card had expired. We were told that there was no refund. Then we were told that the card would be honored but when we called Tracfone they said they would NOT honor it. We were told we would get a refund to our checking account. It did not happen. We will NOT purchase anything from Amazon again. Especially since we could go to Dollar General and get the top up card for half the price. The shipping charge from Amazon was ridiculous!",0
"where do you put the card?

I couldn't find a slot for the card in the phone and they don't accept this card at the grocery store.",0
"Annoying website and answering machine, but good service

Virgin Mobile's prepaid service is pretty good, if not exactly cheap. It's definitely for people who don't make a lot of calls, since each call costs 25 cents per minute (10 cents after first 10 minutes each day). If you just want a phone only for needy cases (not for mindless chats), this is a good deal. Minimum refill is $20 (twenty) every 90 days, so you can keep a cell phone for only $80 (eighty) per year.Pros:- 90-day balance period, plus 60-day grace if you don't refill- Free voicemail, unlike T-Mobile or AT&T Wireless or Verizon Wireless- Stylish phones- MTV content- Uses Sprint PCS network, decent voice clarity, ok coverage- Great customer service, resolves problems quickly- Easy to activate and refill- Easy (and free) to get balance on the phone- No credit check, no taxes or surcharges, just flat fees- You can stay completely anonymous if you wantCons:- Extremely annoying menu system when you call- Very annoying website, slow and stupid and confusing- Initial cost of phone is high (i.e., no subsidies)- MTV content costs extra- Sprint PCS not available in many rural areas- Network can be busy in the evening",3
"Great Policy, Easy To Use!

I really love Virgin Mobile. I bought a Virgin Mobile phone for my teen daughter and I love the way the system works... and it is easy to add minutes, easy to keep your phone active, and has a totally fair minute usage plan. Top-Up cards fill the account and the balance can be used for airtime (minutes) messaging, ringtone downloads, and other features known as Virgin Xtras. This is a great way to help ensure that your teen has a phone for emergencies, and personal use but an excellent way to control the expense, while teaching them the responsibility of cell phone usage. It is also an excellent choice for people who don't use their cell phone often. My brother-in-law doesn't use his cell phone much at all... only but a few monutes a month. He wastes $30.00 each month on cell phone service, but he will be switching to Virgin Mobile because with Virgin you only need to Top-Up with at least $20.00 every 90 days to keep your number active, and you don't lose those minutes. $20.00 every 90 days is much less than $30 every month! So he will waste less money with this plan.The extra features are great!!",4
"Virgin Mobile Extended Expiration Dates

I too purchased a top up card with the expiration date of 12/31/04. I called Virgin Mobile and they said they extended the expiration date until 12/31/05. Just wanted to let people know the cards are still good!",4
"EXPIRED Card -- Don't order Top-Up card here!

While I love the Virgin Mobile service and the freedom of not having a contract, you should do your Top-Up through their website virginmobileusa.com instead of buying a card from a retailer. The card I received from Amazon is expired by six months! (As of this writing you can also get a fantastic deal on clearance phones at the Virgin site.)When considering the cost of call time, which may seem high, keep in mind you are also paying for all associated taxes, caller ID service and voice mail! Makes it quite reasonable to pay 25 cents/minute for your first 10 minutes of the day and just 10 cents/minute thereafter. And there are no additional charges.Bottom line: get the service, but don't buy the Top-Up card at Amazon.",0
"Don't Need a Stink'n Contract

I shopped around before deciding to go with Virgin Mobile. I was a previous Sprint PCS customer so I knew the Virgin Mobile Network would be adequate (they use the Sprint Network). The Virgin Mobile plan is simple and there are no hidden fees. Here is the breakdown...$0.25 a minute for the first 10 minutes of the day and $0.10 a minute after that. Or, $0.35 a day and $0.10 a minute. Text messaging is free to receive and $0.10 to send.You have to top-off your Virgin Mobile phone at least $20.00 every 90 days. If you don't use your phone much, but enjoy the convenience of having it, it will only cost $6.66 a month to operate.",4
"Buyer Beware!! Purchase your Top-Up cards elsewhere!

It thought I was saving time by buying my card online instead of having to go out to the store and get one, but I was WRONG! Don't get me wrong, the phone and cards are great, but be careful if you purchase your Top-Up cards online!! If it takes more than 72 hours between the time you order the card (activated by Amazon at time of purchase/shipping) and the time you receive it, the pin # will ""go cold"" and it shows up as an invalid pin # when you try to top-up. You won't be able to use it without faxing a bunch of information and a copy of the card to Virgin Mobile Customer Service. I went through this recently and it was a real PAIN! I'll be purchasing my cards at my local store from now on.",0
"Good Way To Go

I got my phone (Vox 8500)in March and have been using it ever since I received it. It is a good phone plus the Top-Up card I received today has an experation date of Dec. 31, 2004 and I don't have to Top-Up again until June 13, 2004. The back of the card has a space for you to scratch off to reveal the pin number. I think it's good that it has a long lasting use by date since I can keep it until I need to Top-Up again to keep my account active. I only needed the phone for occassional use and it is good for this and inexpensive. The phone is clear and loud and easy to program and feature packed. Get this phone if you don't want a high cell phone bill but want a cell phone that you can use. I like the long experation date so I can buy them in advance and hold them until I need to use the card. Well worth it.",4
"Very happy customer!

I have been a Virgin Mobile prepaid phone user since 2002.I started with a Kyocera 2119b and about a year ago updated to the Kyocera Flasher V7 camera flip phone.I am extremely happy with their service and especially, the price scheme. I am a low volume user and V. Mobile is still the least expensive prepaid plan I have found. If you use top up cards, you have to pay $20 per 90 days which is basically $80 per year.However, if you register a credit card for top up, it will automatically be charged $15 every 90 days (or when your balance drops to $5, whichever comes first) Which means it is only $60 per year!Oh yeah, you can send/receive short text emails for only 5 cents (256 characters). Each phone has a normal email address so you can get email from anyone! If your phone has a camera or video you can also send picture messages (higher cost per msg)Recently, they have an alternate price plan which is a flat rate of 18 cents per minute no matter how many minutes you use.The previous standard plan was 25 cents for the first 10 min and then 10 cents per minute after that.I've switched to the 18 cents/minute plan which is cheaper than the other plan as long as you talk for less than 19 minutes per call.I can't imagine why any low rate user would waste $30 per month for the contract type of cell phone - V. Mobile prepaid is the way to go.",4
"VirginMobile is the BEST for Prepaid Phone Service

Virgin Mobile is the best prepaid service provider. TracFone is just HORRIBLE (minutes go as high as $.50 a minute and text messages are $.30 each and I think you have to pay to receive text messages with TracFone. With Virgin Mobile, its $.25 a minutes for the first ten minutes of the day and $.10 a minute after that. Text messages are $.10 to send and free to receive. A lot of content is available at virginmobileusa.com for putting on your phone (ringtones, celebrity voicemail greetings, MTV and Comedy Central Content, and a lot more). You only have to play $20 every three month which is A LOT cheaper than most cell phone service providers. And best of all, NO CONTRACTS!!! Virgin Mobile is the way to go for prepaid phone service.",4
"EASY

Bought my first $20.00 card on line the other day, easy instructions and in a coupla' minutes I had the extra 20 on my Virgin Mobile 8610 Cellphone.....But, I noticed today,WalMart is selling the same $20.00 card for $19.48",4
"Not a bad Card but I would prefer using a Debit Card

The card is not bad at all, with this card, you get 150 minutes of air time, But if you order this card online you will pay extra for fees/shipping and handling charges. Which I already did not knowing that I could of used my Debit/Check Card to buy minutes for my prepaid cellphone. If you have a virgin mobile prepaid phone, you can use a Credit Card or Debit Card to buy minutes easily, but if you want to use the ""Top Up"" card then I would say buy it at a Department,Pharmacy or Discount store, and save on the shipping and handling charges. Also, when my card came to me from Amazon, on the card it said that it expired on Dec 31, 2004! LOL I knew it would still work because other people have had the same complaint about the dates being wrong but the card still being able to be used, so no problems there, but yea if you decide to get the card through Amazon don't be alarmed by the wrong expiration date, it will still work. All in all, the card is good, I simply scratch the panel on the back of the card to reveal the 16 digit pin number and enter that pin number onto my cell phone and thats it, I start talking immediately, so its not bad at all.",3
"Beware! Virgin Mobile Going Down-Hill

This is a warning to all you new users of Virgin Mobile. The service and value keeps going down hill. They are now nickel and diming people to try to cut a profit. I've had the service for 2 years and it was simple but good in the beginning. Now beware of alternate plans, like the day-to-day and month-to-month especially. If you switch plans you can lose up to $30. Just lost, gone. I lost only $7.80 when I switched because of my timing, and when I talked to customer service, they were really unfriendly about it and told me tough luck, ""that's we have over 20 lawyers"" writing our fine print terms. Watch out folks, this wireless service is going to deteriorate rapidly.",0
"Very Convienant for casual users & Month2Month users

The top-up cards are very convienant for all virgin mobile plans including month2month. A heads up for month2month users, you have to use a debit/credit card for the first month BUT for your 2nd month and thereafter you don't have to use a credit/debit card! Instead you can use a top up card to pay your monthly bill including the $10 if you go over level 1 etc. Good info for the kids out there. Be sure to check out VM's website for auto top up which is only $15 for 90 days but you need a debit/credit card for that.The top up cards are easy as pie to use, just scratch off to get the pin number, call up virgin mobile or go to their website to enter the pin number and viola! You have $ in your balance.Now a headsup for anyone who is interested..I want to add that the previous reviewer is incorrect in stating after 3-5-06 it will be .5 to send/recieve. VM has extended that to May 2006. Text Message packages are in the works that will range from .04 per text to .01 Also Picture Messaging will finally be cheaper!As of 2-1-06 Virgin Mobile have made changes to their website. The My Virgin Mobile is more detailed. Also The Inner Circle feature has already begun. ""The Inner Circle"" which allows you to add up to 3 phone numbers from ANY carrier and you can make UNLIMITED night & weekend calls to them. You can only change numbers a few times within a month and after that I think it will cost $2.99 to change numbers. You MUST sign up by April 30th 2006 because after that the inner circle plan is gone!Also month2month folks will want to know that it will get better and more competitive. As of 2-1-06 MORE minutes have been been added! about time! Level 2's night & weekend minutes have been increased to an additional 850 minutes instead of 350 for a total of 1000 unlimited minutes, level 3's N&W; have been increased to FREE night & weekends. Anytime day minutes remain the same. Now these could change of course but hopefully May 2006 will bring good changes for Virgin Mobile users or future users!You can use your debit/credit card to pay for the cards online and instantly recieve your pin. Advantage to this is you DON'T have to pay sales tax!",3
"Amazon selling ""expired"" cards.

Just a warning - the last two times I purchased these cards from Amazon, they sent me cards which display an expiration date of 31-DEC-04.The cards still work just fine, but it's a bit unsettling when you receive it and look at the back of the card.",3
"Expired Card that is not refundable

The card was expired when arrived and Virgin Mobile does not refund expired cards! Bogus!",0
"expired

i got my card today, 3/23/05. the card says it expired 12/31/04. virgin said to send it back. what i complete waste of my time. why don't they fix this problem... i see others had the same problem!",0
"Longtime Virgin Mobile Customer

Having been with Virgin Mobile for almost 5 years now, I have to say I really like the company, but I agree that the automated phone service is horrid and the website aggravatingly slow. That being said, when you can manage to get a live adviser, the customer service is pretty decent. If you want a good cell phone without being forced to go with a longterm contract, you really can't go wrong with VM.As for purchasing the top-up cards, you can buy them at most Target stores.",3
"Great way to get minutes

I used Amazon to get Virgin Mobile $20 Top-Up Cards for my Mother that is in a rest home and uses her cell phone when she goes out. She lives 2 towns away and this is a great way to get her this important item before she runs out of mintues.Thanks Amazon!Jay Intagliatawww.level47.com",4
"Amazon is the Best Place to Buy

There are several ways to top up your Virgin account. Amazon is the cheapest because there is no sales tax and no shipping.",4
"Does what it says.

Does what it says. I used this in a pinch. Did nothing more, nothing less. Quick and easy.Was actually faster than going out and buying one, because the code is just emailed to you.",4
"Love it!!!

I love the clear crystal hard case for my T-mobile dash. I have a habbit of just throwing my phone in my purse with everything else and my phone doesn't get scratched or dirty. I would recommend this case to ANYONE!!! It does a GREAT job in protecting my dash.",4
"Not the greatest fit ...

I am keeping it only because I'm already out my shipping dollars and it's not worth the trouble of returning it. It does not fit my brand new C331 nearly as well as I would have expected. And the mic hole at its bottom is on the wrong side, so I'll have to punch my own hole in the right place. I should have bought a true no-name for 1/4 of the price on eBay ... Next time I will.",1
"Not so hot

The holes for the earpiece and mic don't line up and the belt clip protrudes a lot (so does the knob that is part of the cover) - and isn't strong enough - it keeps falling off my belt. It was REALLY hard to get on and the plastic has a lot of glare. Pbbbtttt - I have one for each of my phone and they both stink.",0
"...

Great service from the seller, but the product is not that good. The volume went out within 30 days. People would call and you could not hear what they were saying, and they could not hear me. Still having a hard time with Samsung to get the warrenty fulfilled. Your money is better spent on another product.",0
"Samsung Bluetooth Wep 170

My previous Bluetooth Wep170 by Samsung functioned well but over time parts just kept wearing out. The ear loop broke and I took my husbands but then I lost my bluetooth altogether. This replacement unit is working great but the loop is very uncomfortable. The sound and useability is okay but I think it could be improved upon.",3
"WEP170

This product would not work with my blue-tooth cellphone. However the manner in which it arrived was acceptable and timely.",1
"Spare Charger

I bought this package for the spare chargers which are always handy. I have used the chargers extensively without any problems. I never used the phone cover and gave it to a friend who found it very useful.",4
"Good value

Very good value for the price, both types of chargers for less than the price of just a cover at the phone store.",3
"Works Great!

Just bought my SYNC, and a week later purchased this data kit as it is one of the cheapest on the market. Don't let those generic kits for $15 fool you, THEY DONT WORK! You get what you pay for, and in this kit you get it good! Just forget about pulling pictures from your phone, it's not going to happen. The only way to get them off is going to be through a BlueTooth device or sending them.",4
"I love this phone!

I am not actually Makayla, I'm her brothe in law and I just purchased this phone and I'm loving itPros: Sleek design. I'm 6' 5'' and the smaller phones I had before we convenient for their size, but always too small for my hands. Now with this phone, it really is for me. User interface is bright and brilliant. It is very smooth to use, and the processor is quick.COns: No USB CABLE OR TRANSFLASH CARD with purchase.",3
"Don't waste your time

The money I wasted on this feature is ridiculous. The downloads are slow and spotty at best. I was always getting errors. Mind you, this is in New York City were the signal strength is excellent.Oh, remember everything is extra.Forget the whole thing.Buy a memory card and download from your computer, much cheaper and quicker.",0
"Read the instructions

In order to charge the unit and the spare battery together, you must plug both AC adaptors in,(slightly poor design). I didnt figure that out for two days until I read the instructions. Otherwise, delivery was as expected the unit works as expected.",3
"Good desktop cradle/battery back up

This is a very good combo kit for the HTC Hermes/ATT 8525, etc. It has a functional cradle for the phone and spare battery. You have a device to sync, recharge the phone and have a backup battery waiting with the kit. The only negative is that you must supply a usb sync cable which is really no big deal.",3
"If you have a problem, they don't return your email

I boough a base for a Cel phone HTC 8525 , stop charging it and I sent an email asking for a solutionnobody return an email.",0
"8525 Accessories

Good idea to have a mini-docking station for the 8525. Pricing was reasonable and, it is useful when in the office to have the station rather than carry it around. Put the speaker on and you have hands free operation. However, two flaws I detected were; battery charging compartment is tight. You have to jam the battery to fit. Second, the camera button on the right side is activated when you slide the unit in and out of the cradle(unless you turn the phone off which defeats some the uses for the phone.) Overall, 6/10, above average.",2
"don't waste your money

The leather was nice but the clip sucks, it lasted a week. Once the clip is gone it's nothing but fodder.",0
"Don't buy this item, unless you want a neon green product

This product is not as pictured. It is actually a neon green - almost glow-in-the dark looking. I contacted the seller, expecting them to explain that they had shipped the wrong item. Instead they told me that it must be my computer screen darkness. I have looked at this item on multiple computers and it is my belief that this product is being misrepresented.",0
"Still waiting

I orderd 3 cell phone covers on 3/08/08 and they all said they were in stock,After I orderd this I got a email from Accessory Export Saying they didnt have the item,and that it was on backorder.So I told them I wanted to get it as soon as they got one.Still I have heard anything about when they might get one in.Other than that the other orders have been in great condtion and are great quality.",2
"Worked like a charm

Works great. Truly plug, download and play USB. Could've gone cheaper with non-LG brand product, but not disappointed at all with results of the official LG USB Data Cable.",4
"Doesn't work so far...This thing is worse than useless.

This doesn't come with any instructions, though it should be PnP and straight forward. My computers won't recognize it and keep asking for an SD card. IF I HAD A SD CARD I WOULDN'T NEED THIS THING ALLTEL/LG, WOULD I? Just email the pics to your email account and save the $40 and disappointment.",0
"Junk

This charger is complete junk. I had two that lasted a very short time with minimal use. One about a month and the other a couple months.",0
"Rescued

I use a cell phone only for necessary contact away from home, and have no wish to change my phone. Lost a couple small pieces off the front end of my car charger, and despaired of replacing it as Motorola and local stores had nothing that would give me old-time connectivity. Most of these merchants were only interested in selling me a fancy new phone. Found the product on Amazon - it was as advertised, price was excellent, delivery was quick, and it works!",3
"Fake Nokia battery, made in Korea and China not Japan

I just received my ""Nokia OEM BL-5C Li-Ion Battery with Authentic Nokia Hologram"" in the mail and it has a Hologram alright it's just been lifted in the corner of it and pried off another battery. This one was manufactured in Korea and ""further processed in China"". I was foolish enough to fall for this, trust me this is no bargain! Thanks BARGAINCELL, in South El Monte California, with no phone number on your invoice, thanks a lot!",0
"Not for E815, or wrong item

I ordered this for my Motorola E815 because I had lost my charger. The charger I was sent did not work with the E815. It was a mini-USB charger. Not a good experience. (Except that, in the meantime, I found my original charger!)",0
"Product and service are outstanding

The battery on my ""Sprint"" LG 5350 had expired, and my local sprint store offered to order me a replacement. They wanted $79, plus tax, plus 4 weeks, for the new battery, but would happily give me $75 off a new phone instead. I asked if they could transfer my phone book to a new phone. No, they could not. Instead, I ordered this battery from Amazon and received it in under a week for less than half the Sprint ""list price."" The product's performance? Exceptional. I recommend it without any qualifications.",4
"Use it sometimes

The original mAh (milliamphours) was 500 or 600. the 900 was a good improvement and did not increase the size of the pack.This is the 1000mah with extended size pack. It is silver and looks fine for me on my useful little phone.I have used it several times and it does appear to last longer than the 900mah i have bought to replace the stock.I am glad these were really cheap and both on amazon. I bought one 900. and one 1000. Get both, you will thank me on the long trips!There is not much data on the difference between ""Hi-Capacity"" and ""Extended""But do your research, use google, read what you can learnand trust some of the reviewers because we are here to try to really help900 mAh Li-ion Battery for MOT V66 BLUE1000 mAh Hi-Capacity Li-Ion Cellular Phone Battery for Motorola V66 (Silver)How to tell? IT doesnt say the mAh?500- SNN5611B C4L311AGNCFC900- SNN5611B C4L243*GMEIC1000- SNN5617A C2PAC.YHLFAC (Says SNN5609 on amazon)The SNN### is the color and style (slim, extended, standard, silver, blue, etc)Not much different? Not really.How Do I know mine arent 500 or 900 or 800?I dont really unless I tested it using an electrical testing device.How do I know the 500/600 stock? I did my research on the phone to find out what it was stocked with. Using the manual, website, google, etc.Is it worth it to buy the ""900"" and ""1000"" if it doesnt really say they are those ratings?Up to your choice, youre still using the phone for a reason!Believe me, good little cheap phones like these dont have lots of data to find.These are also older GSM 900mhz cellular systems.. compared to G3 G4 these days its oldJUST GET THE BATTERY!!I also have the Motorola Phone Tools v3 and v4 but never find the time to play with them on the usb cable...",4
"broke instantly

This charger broke instantly. I only used it once and it stopped working. Don't purchase this brand. It's not worth the time it takes to return it.",0
"A good buy

Not only does the heaset look good but it works great too. The sound quality is great and the other person can hear you just fine. The only not so good thing about the headset is that its not a very snug fit and that the buttons are not that great of a quality..but that may just be my ear.For the price its a great handset.",3
"Works Well but Call Button is Frustrating

It have both Motorola's H350 or H500 and both work quite well, fit well on the ear and are not too heavy (like my old Jabra BT800). The problem I have had is when placing them in the Motorola belt pouch (not included but an accessory I like to use rather than keeping the headset in a pocket), both of these headsets will get their call button pressed and make unintended calls. In 2 days, I have made at least 6 unintended calls to 4 different people. I never had this problem with my Jabra BT800.",2
"Ok for the price

The quality is ok and you get what you pay for.Pros:Long battery lifeLong talk timeGood range from phoneCons:The sound volume is poor when using on the highway.The button is difficult to press when the device is on your ear.Holding the on button will sometimes connect to the phone, and other times it will dial the last contact on my phone.I lost this headset last week and I'm replacing with the H700 instead.",2
"So-So

Fits okay and sound quality is fine. Just turn up the volume. But as for the voice activation...you practically have to shout to get a response, and that response may dial the wrong number as happened to me on several occasions. And don't even think of using that feature on a noisy street, you'll totally confuse it!",2
"Good Headset

I bought this headset because it was on sale at a decent price compared to most bluetooth headsets. I got to say that I am pretty satisfied with the performance of it so far. Long battery life. Good reception even when its in my pocket. Callers have no difficulty hearing me and I have no problems hearing them. If any flaws exist, they are a somewhat loose fit around the ear when you put it on, allthough mine has never fallen off. Also you do need to press down a bit hard on the button to answer calls. Aside from that, its a good working headset. Thumbs Up!",3
"Comfortable and easy to use

If you don't like things jammed into your ear, this is the perfect bluetooth headset. It actually rests on your ear, but the sound clarity and volume are excellent. It is also very lightweight. It doesn't have a lot of confusing buttons or settings. Very easy to set up and to use. I chose Motorola because it is a company that actually makes cell phones, so I figured it would be reliable. I've had it for 2 years and it still works great and holds a charge for a good week.",4
"Love the handsfree feature

Sometimes the voice seems muffled. Volume is good, but when driving above 50 mph, the road noise makes it hard to hear. I love that my hands are free while driving. I got my wife one too and she loves it as well. The talk time is great.Only complaint is that sometimes the answer button might get pressed causing the last number to be re-dialed again. This happened to me once and my wife got an interesting voice mail about 10 mins long.",3
"Good Enough

This product is very stylish. I have problems occasionally when I push the button to turn it off and it would start calling my contacts. My biggest complaint is that it hangs very loosely to your ear. Other devices have a sound tube that projects into your ear and fits snug. This device is completely supported by the piece that wraps over the top of your ear.",2
"Dave A

Great product for the price. It works well, and beats using the wired headset that comes with most phones. Motorola headsets are a plus for people with Motorola cell phones that use the USB wall charger because the headset comes with the same wall charger, so you only need to bring one charger for both devices when you travel.",4
"This item is great

This item is great and I recommend it to anyone who is thinking of purchasing and headset. Although I purchased the blue headset, you are not limited to this color, I would imagine that the black and pink headsets are exactly the same and are just as good quality as the blue headset.",4
"Good quality and value

I love my Bluetooth Headset H350. It's small and comfortable to wear; I wear glasses, and have no discomfort wearing both at the same time. The call quality is not perfect, but it's very good and I haven't had any real problems hearing the other end or being heard. Sometimes the other end of the line is a little quiet. It charges quickly (about one hour from totally dead to full), and has a good amount of talk time before it needs to be recharged. Pairing with my Samsung M510 was incredibly easy. I definitely recommend this!",3
"excellent product works great with ps3

this headset works great with the ps3 the sound its crystal clear buy it for your phone or ps3 its awesome and for that price its a must buy",4
"Simple, Light weight, Easy to Use

I have had this bluetooth ear piece for at least 2 years. It is durable. I drop it all the time and it is still going strong. It is light weight, so it doesn't bother you too much for long conversations. The battery lasts a long time, after several years of use, the battery still goes several days between charges (with a couple hours of conversation and the rest of the time on standby, takes approx 2 hours to charge fully).I use it with a T-Mobile Dash phone. It is easy to pair up and the initial code for set up is 1234. Before this phone, I used it with a Razor. It connected well with both phones. Occasionally, you have to turn the ear piece on and off a few times before the phone finds it and connects, don't know if that is an issue with my phone, the ear piece, or just bluetooth in general.I'm surprised the price has not dropped at all for this item (although I can understand why as it is a quality product). I bought it 2+ years ago at a Sam's Club for $25.Another Pro about this item is that it is easily interchangeable between left and right ear, so if you get tired of having it on one side during a long drive, you could easily flip it to the other side quickly (even while in the middle of a conversation!)I highly recommend this item.",4
"Inconsistent sound quality.

I bought this to pair with my wife's cell phone but she didn't like it and gave it back to me. She said it didn't fit her ear well and the sound quality was bad. I paired it to my cell phone and some times it was great but other times the sound was awfull. I now use it just for Warhawk on PS3.",2
"More volume, please!

It functions okay, but I find that I can't get it loud enough in noisy situations like an open car window, or the manufacturing floor where I work. Also, people I talk to tell me I have that ""tin can"" sound. I also get a lot of static. My son's Jabra works a lot better. I'm running this with a Motorola Z3.",1
"good product

i bought this blue tooth and i love it, it doesnt fall off your ear like other blue tooths ive used. its clear and ive never had 1 person not understand me. its very good for 30 dollars",3
"good but not perfect.

Works very well, the only problem is once in a while it tens to malfunction and refuse to connect, but it seems to be working well now.",3
"bluetooth headset h350

they are a must have and they are not expensive. everyone who wants to drive safe will want to have one of these and the color goes well with my blue razr phone",4
"Short Standby time

The standby time is only 8 to 10 hours. I was under the impression that the standby time should be 16 to 18 hours after full charge",2
"Just returned it

I tried out the H350 for about a month. The sound is really good for being able to hear, that's why I gave it a 3, but the rest of the time people couldn't hear me. Unless I was in the car with the windows rolled up and the music off. Otherwise I had to talk really loud or push the mic closer to my mouth. I just got a H500, hopefully that one works better.",2
"Wonderful

The headset arrive sooner then I expected. Works great with my phone. Would recommand this to anyone. The only thing that you need to get used to is wearing it on your ear. It is like wearing glasses for the first time. Just make sure that before you buy this or any bluetooth headset that it will work with the phone that you have.",4
"Very Good Headset, especially for the price

I bought one of these primarily for my PS3, but i also use it for my phone, and i must say its very clear, sound quality is good, never hear complaints from anyone i talk to too. Very comfortable as well, easy to wear, ear strap thing is removable so the headset can be worn on either ear. Excellent buy for the price",4
"Ear Bud

Was a great earbud while it lasted. My kids got ahold of this and thought it was a toy. Easy to use and comfortable to wear.",3
"Well Worth It !!!!

The item was shipped in about 5 days. The sound was extremely clear. I would purchase from this seller anytime. Thank you.",4
"Too little juice

There are good things to say about the H350. It is light and simple to use. I liked the flat ear piece and found the ear attachment loop to be convenient.However, it simply doesn't hold a charge long enough to make it worth purchasing in my opinion. I can't rate it more than a 2. I also have the Plantronics Voyager 510 in the car and it is well worth the extra money. The last thing about the Motorola H350 is that the lack of a boom makes it just a little inconvenient for people to hear me.It isn't a horrible product, but limited battery power is enough to make me return this.",1
"Works pretty well.

It's comfortable. Sometimes I don't no I have it on. Clear reception. Once in awhile it will slip off,but no big deal. I'm very satisfied.",3
"Bad battery life

Was disappointed to find that this headset had very poor battery life. Longest time it has held a charge without having to be re-charged is 3 hours.",0
"Avoid at all costs--piece of junk

I received this item as a gift. The ear hook is difficult to adjust to change from right ear to left ear. In fact the plastic on the hinge broke when I tried to adjust it in the first fifteen minutes that I had it. Like other reviewers have mentioned, it does not fit very snugly on the ear. Finally, I was excited about this model because I thought it would work well with my Motorola phone. After one day of use, I could never get my phone to retain the connection, even after going through the setup steps again. I opted for the Plantronics 330 instead and have been very satisfied--fits snugly, easy to adjust, and sends a strong signal.Plantronics Explorer 330 Easy-To-Use Bluetooth Headset for all Bluetooth Enabled Phones",0
"This headset is junk

First, to the reviewer who mentioned that the H350 didn't fit very well, it's not just your ear. It didn't fit me right either. Second, maybe I got a bad one, but the audio quality was very poor (both for me and the person on the other end). In fact, when I called T-Mobile to complain about the headset, they couldn't hear me very well either. I think a boom would work better. I'm junking this baby and trading up.",0
"Works great, awesome price!!!

I am confused by other reviews. I also bought this for a Motorola krzr k1 and it works and fits fine, not loose at all. I didn't get any ""software"" with mine, but I did not expect any (the ad does not indicate you would get any). Not to mention, I already had Motorola tools. I can't complain for the price. I recommend.",4
"USB Data Cable for Motorola RAZR

For the most part the perfomance of this product has been adequate. I do worry a bit that it doesn't seem to fit snuggly into the phone but it seems to work fine despite. I don't think you would have any problems it will work fine.",3
"It works great

I is a great item, makes it simple to download my pictures in to my computer.Thanks.",4
"it doesn't help

I looking for the Usb data cable work for my cellphone motorola krzr k1m ,but the software included with the USB doesn't have my cellphone model so I can't use it,and the usb i recieved look different than what I saw and odered.",1
"I'm still looking for software to hook-up my Mac and Razr V3

I'm sure the cable is good, I just can't use it until I find a way to connect my Cingular Razr V3 to my Macintosh G4",3
"Mediocre

Nextel's Motorola i830 cell phone is a generally mediocre phone. The i830 has excellent service rarely ever drops any calls. The i830 is somewhat comparable to the i860 minus a few features. The i830 generally seems to have better service than the i860. Unfortunately good service is just about the only plus of the i830.Unlike the i860 the i830 has horrible battery life which makes hard to go anywhere without worrying about having to take a charger along. For an average talker a brand new i830 will last about two days without being charged as opposed to the I 860 that will last about four. Sure the charge time isn't to long on the phone but it is still a hassle having to charge it so often. After a few months it will be noticeable that the i830 will need to be charged more frequently and eventually you will find yourself charging the phone whenever you aren't using it.Sure the i830 is conveniently small but the downfall to that is when you drop the phone it will sustain some serious damage. It might not be noticeable after the first few drops but six drops later it will become evident how flimsy the i830 actually is where as the i860 will hold up much better. A common problem with the i830 is the antennae falling off which is unheard of with the i860.The i830 does not come with a built in camera but it is possible to purchase an attachable one. This isn't a problem with the i860; it has a built in camera and a fifteen second movie recorder. It is possible to download different ring tones onto the i830 but due to the lack of memory it isn't possible to have a wide range. Where in the i860 this isn't a problem.Overall the i830 is a mediocre phone. It offers exceptional service but lacks durability. This phone is made for an average talker. This i830 does offer several features that would be useful. One feature that the i830 doesn't have is an alarm clock, which is generally unheard of in the cell phone market. The i830 should not be number one on your list but I suppose it can be considered.",2
"The sleek and stylish new Nextel i830

The new Nextel i830 is UNBELIEVABLY small for a Nextel phone, and just a small phone overall. If you like a touch off class and style in your cell phone, (the broze is very sophisticated), then the Nextel i830 is for you.Although this phone does not look to good in the pictures, it is SO much better looking in real life. The only complaint I have about this phone is that Motorola didn't change any Menu features or internal features from the i730, although the sleek new design makes up for that.I have recieved nothing but compliments with my new phone, and I am enjoying it very much. Some people complain about the keys being to small and close together, but I do not seem to have any problem what-so-ever. The i830 is very simple to use once you get the hang of it. The ringer is the loudest I've ever heard, and you can download quite a bit of ringtones that Nextel has to offer, for 2 dollars each.Overall, if you are thinking about upgrading to a Nextel or upgrading your existing nextel phone, definitly do it if you want the smaller size, sophistication, and Nextel's unbeatable services.",4
"HORRIBLE, PLEASE BELIEVE THE BAD REVIEWS

I don't honestly care if this review is helpful or not, but I must stress out the fact that the bad reviews for this phone are definitely true. Bad battery life, bad reception (or NO reception), awful design, small but not exactly to its advantage (too small of buttons - no I don't have fat hands) So yeah, don't get this phone.",0
"Terrible

I have had this phone for about 2 years and it is horrible. There is no reception, the battery dies after about an hour, and its impossible to send text messages. By far one of the worst phones out there.",0
"Best East Coast USA - Baja Mex long distance mobile solution

Received the phone last weekend. Very satisfied with i830's performance and with Nextel's costumer service. Phone is unobtrusive and light, yet solid and functional. Coverage around the Hartford, CT area is excellent: no drop calls yet. Direct Connect feature is outstanding: can talk indefinitely with friends and family in Northern Baja California, Mexico (no more costly long distance bills). Overall, a complete solution to mobile communication in a striking, exceedingly elegant package.",4
"Utter Garbage

Clearly the worst cell phone if not the worst designed piece of electronics I have ever had the misfortune to own. Very flimsy, very poor battery life, multiple software glitches, losing addresses, losing appointments, turning off randomly, very poor reception, unable to send text messages.",0
"Good Phone

The I830 is perfect for people who need to carry their phone in their pocket, purse, or belt with increased comfort. The I830weighs only 3.6 ounces and comes in your choice of Silveror Bronze color. But had ordered it off of Nextels site. They even gave me a code that saved me $50.00. Here it is for you all to share (CL897L) case sensitive. On the shopping cart page. It is like an invoice thing. But I think it is a very good choice. You will enjoy the phone.",4
"Great phone, love the size, but a bit overpriced!

This is the smallest Nextel phone I've ever owned and I really like it overall. The bronze design is cool and really gets attention. The features are all pretty good. What I don't like is that the battery hardly lasts a day and it's a bit overpriced compared to other phones from other carriers. But, it's the best option for Nextel!",3
"Garbage

My daughter has owned almost every phone Nextel has made and this was by far the worse. It was broken more often than not. Thank God I purchased the additional insurance on it or I would have gone into bankruptcy just trying to keep it working. She finally sent it to the cell phone cemetery where it belonged. Nextel needs to make another updated verson of the i95. That was the best phone they ever made.",0
"So So...

I just received my i830 in the mail on Monday and so far I am very satisfied with the service BUT my biggest issue is the lame battery life. This morning I took my phone off the charger around 9:30 an dby 1:30 I had lost one bar of battery life. Other than that the phone and service is pretty good but not good enough for me to recommend this phone without some sort of extended battery life.",2
"WARNING

My problems with nextel did not stop when I canceled my service. I will get to the problems with the service. When I went to get a new phone a day before my contract expired, I of course wanted to keep my number. So as I went to get my Cingular phone (highly recommended), I had the old number switched to my new number. Today, I get in the mail my nextel statement for the month with a $200 early termination even though I had not canceled my service, but had simply got a new phone and switched my number over. This was on icing on the cake after 2 years of absolutely amazingy bad service from nextel. In my town, not a small town by any means, there are very few places that have any service. In the largest subdivision, you cannot get service anywhere. I constantly get comments from people trying to reach me that get the classic nextel line...Please hold while the nextel subscriber you are trying to reach is located. Most of the time I would not even recieve incoming calls, calls would go straight to my voice mail. Not only would I not get the calls, but often I would not even get the voice mails until days or even weeks later. When I did actually take calls (and call out), I cannot count the number of times I've had my call dropped. I recieved so many different error messages sometimes I wonder if they just spend all their time at nextel thinking of different error messages to program into their phones. That brings me to the selling point of nextel, the famed and well-loved direct connect feature. This is an absolute joke. Direct connect only works MAYBE half the time I tried to use it. Even then, in the middle of the conversation I would be greeted by the loud beep of my phone telling me I wont be talking to that person anymore. Of course, I would expect nothing less from the nextel network. Text messaging with nextel is next to impossible. If it did not take hours to send or recieve a message, it took days, or maybe didn't even come at all. The internet access was fine, it the rare instance that it worked. Of course, when you don't have service, you don't get the internet access either. I was constantly getting the message ""network not available"". Calling and trying to complain to nextel is futile. Trying to get through to customer service takes forever and once you get through they do nothing. My experience with nextel has been nothing short of a disaster and I write this trying to warn anyone considering nextel. Stick with Verizon or Cingular and you will be much happier in the end. Don't make the same mistake I did.",0
"DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!

First, do not waste your money with Nextel unless you absoutely need the direct connect feature. Their service is awful, dropped calls are a daily occurrence and there's nothing more annoying than ""Please wait while the Nextel customer you are trying to reach is located."" But...onto the phone.Pros:1. It remains the smallest phone Nextel makes...extremely light, fits well in your pocket.2. Nice display that can be read easily in almost any light3. Exterior buttons are convenient and easy to use4. Keypad is very small, but also easy to read with blue backlight5. Although it is small, it seems as durable as all the other nextel phones, does not feel at all flimsy or like it's going to break...it's solid.Cons:1. Battery life is awful! This phone barely makes it through a day. If you talk often, it won't make it through the day.2. Keypad can be a little annoying, the buttons really are very small3. The number one reason NOT to buy this phone under any circumstances is that the reception on this phone is absoutely disgusting! The phone constantly drops calls and if you literally stand in a 10foot x 10 foot room, you can go from no service to full service and back through no service within 1 minutes time, EXTREMELY unpredictable.Worst of all...this is a KNOWN problem. Two Nextel stores by my house will not even sell the phone because there have been so many complaints. It is by far the worst phone Nextel makes as far as reception goes. It is being replaced now by the I-836 in which the problem has apparently been fixed. Bottom line, DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE...unless of course you have another carrier's phone near buy in case you need to make or receive calls.",1
"If you want to waste your money this is the phone for you!

I originally wanted a compact phone that looked great and had great service. So when I gor my i830 from Nextel's site I was extremely happy because it was all I expected and more until I started using it. The battery life is terrible. The exterior is SO SENSATIVE that the first day that I had it...it was scrached and dented. It is made of aluminum and is destroyed just like aluminum. So your phone quickly begins to look very badly very quickly. If you are a man then this is not the phone for you. The buttons are very small and should give you alot of problems just to dial a number without error. In case you don't get the drift, you need to look into another phone if you want a good quality phone all around.",1
"Nextel's shining bronze star!

Finally, Nextel brings long-time users like myself a choice other than carrying around a brick. I've had Nextel service through my employer and also personally for years. I've gone through a gammit of phones - i1000, i88, i90, i95c, i730. I'm sure some have been left out. I almost consider myself an expert on their phones. The i830 is a vast improvement over all predecessors. It is incredibly thin. I can carry this in the front pocket of my jeans and one barely notices. The bronze is simply gorgeous!The LCD displays incredibly vivid and bright colors. I really liked the i95c and prayed for a smaller, thinner and lighter version. I cannot use this phone in public without being approached by admirers and fellow Nextel users. Everyone gawks over it's size and beauty. The bronze is more visually stunning than silver. However, I don't think the i830 is a phone for heavy business users due to battery capacity. I still use the i95c for heavy M-F business traffic. My i830 is perfect for afterhours and weekends. I do carry an extra battery and have a car charger to ensure I won't be stuck when battery goes dead. You will most likely need to charge phone each night. It has 60 hrs of standby and 1 hr talk on full charge. Overall, I'm very very pleased with this product. *Note: I have an extra i95c in very good condition with slight scratches and is fully operational for sale. SIM card is included and no contract. This was my personal phone. Flat $120.00 includes shipping in USA. I will accept paypal only. Please email me if interested at leel1@netscape.com.",4
"Phone has lots of problems

Have had this phone for a year, the screen to the earpiece fell out. This happened to a co-worker too but Nextel would not fix it without a hefty price. The battery won't keep a charge after a year either. The size and design is good but the problems need to be fixed.",1
"Motorola i830

This is a very compact phone loaded with good features. Size is the best feature but Motorola gave up battery performance for it. If you use the compact battery that is included with the phone you get about 30 minutes of talk time before it goes dead. You can buy a regular size battery and that only increases talk time to about 1 hour. You need to charge this phone constantly which for me is a big negitive.",2
"This phone stinks compared to the i860

all i can say is if you get this phone you must realize that a smaller phone means smaller battery. the battery life is horible on this phone. it never made it past 1 whole day. the other things that i did not like about this phone is that it has a tiny screen & the metal cover gets scratched very easily. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PHONE, GO GET THE i860 BECAUSE THAT PHONE ROCKS!!!",1
"The Small Phone Choice for Nextel Customers

I'm surprised by all the bad reviews and that is why I am bothering to write one. I have had this phone for 2 years and purchased the same phone for my mother and sister. Since we are on the Nextel plan for business we were somewhat limited and picked this one because of it's size. I will admit it is terrible for text messaging compared to some of the other phones out there. And it's not built to browse the web etc. But we just wanted a phone not a sidekick or a blackberry. I have had no problems with battery life or pieces falling out or overheating. I'm sure the other reviewers aren't lying, and as Nextel stopped making this phone maybe the model was prone to certain problems but as for the three phones I purchased, none of them had problems with parts, reception or anything else. If you want a small phone for Nextel, I think it's the best way to go.",3
"Nextel I830- 4 stars for a Nextel

I have been a cellular user for 10 years, and I have had Sprint, Verizon, Cingular, AT&T; and now Nextel. The only reason that I have this phone is for professional buisness reasons. I am not, and probably never will be a fan of Nextel service, cellular call quality, or their customer service which is bound to get worse now that the Sprint/Nextel unholy alliance has gone through.But regardless of my personal feelings, I still rate the I830 a four star phone, for being a Nextel. Against phones from Verizon, or Cingular the I830 is a 1 1/2 star at the most, for the following reasons.Pros1. Compact size, until you have this phone in your hand, you have no idea how nice a small phone can be.2. Durable, and quality construction, for a style fashion piece, this is a very tough phone. The majority of phones that I owned felt like they were made out of egg shells.3. Ultra reliable direct connect capability.4. Looks. This is a super smooth, and hip phone.5. Media, and menus run smooth.Cons1. I do not have enough time or words to properly express my disgust with Nextel cellular phone call quality. Nextel phone calls have all of the crisp sound of two tin cans tied together with string. Even living in the second largest, and most concetrated cell phone grid coverage area does nothing to improve your chances of making, maintaining, understanding, or completing a Nextel cell call. I carry a Verizon cell phone. and a prepaid Cingular phone in the event that I have to make a cell call. NEXTEL CELLULAR QUALITY IS THE WORST THERE IS, WAS, OR EVER WILL BE.2. The buttons are small.3. Battery life is terrible 1 1/2 hours on DC, or cellular if you are lucky. I highly recommend the extended life battery. It will increase your talktime to about 5-6 hours.And there you have it. It you have to have a Nextel, go with this Nextel.",3
"The phone is good, but the service is not.

I just purchased this phone throught amazon.com. It is a very sleek and stylish phone compare to other nextel phones, not to mention how light it is. However, I strongly recommend to purchase this phone from nextel dealer. To self-activate this phone, I had to go throught a great deal of trouble. Nextel's customer service is so bad, you wouldn't believe their customer handling skills. It took me almost 1 hr and half to activate the phone. (the number Amazon gave me for activation was not even right number, I had to find the right number out on my own) After all these, they gave me a number that was already used by some law offices, so I had to get a new number. The worst thing is that Nextel doesn't really want to deal with Amazon.com. Everytime I told them I bought my phone from Amazon, they just didn't know what to do with me. I think it would be a whole lot better if I bought the phone from other authorized dealer. At least the dealer would've dealt with customer service, not me. So please consider buy from authorized nextel dealer(the actual store and person). The better option is, if you have a choice, don't go with Nextel.",2
"Love the Phone...

I love this phone.. it is sooo much smaller then my old Nextel phone (the I95) it is easy to ues. loud when you want it.. the only that sucks it dont get GREAT reseption... it has more optios..Im a picky person. and i still like this phone..",3
"Unlogic Description

Nokia 3100 is using BL-5C and Nokia 5100 is using BL-4C, and in the product description it mention some models that does not use the same model of battery, the two models completely different in size and one model cannot fit the Compatibility phone of the other, so i suggest that the seller should check which model is this battery, and what is the mAh of it",0
"Cell Battery

Just like the OEM. Great for a second battery and the price is right. Last about the same as the original.",3
"Great Battery

I was unable to speak for more than 20 minutes on my cell phone with the original battery - Since replacing with Utstarcom Audiovox OEM Vx6700 I am able to use my cellphone for a whole day without charging the battery.The battery was delivered on time. Thank U.",3
"OEM replacement battery

This is the same battery that came with the device. Works as it should for a new battery.",4
"Horrible

this was a horrible item.....the case doesnt fit........the clip was broken........all around not worth it!!!!!!!!",0
"Way better than other cases for Motorola A630!

This case is alot smaller than the OEM case recommended from motorola, It also keeps your phone closed. Not like the one intended for this phone. It's true it might not seem like it wouldn't fit but it does, the leather just needs to break in alittle. I was a little nervous buying this product going off the 1st review I read but I am very happy with this product overall. Case fits right, I also recieved the mini clip, works alot better than those swivel one's. Overall, it's the best case I've found so far for the motorola A630.",3
"Works well

My order was processed within a few hours after I placed it. Very speedy! I got the battery for Motorola V120C cell. The battery works well.It has already been 7 days since I first recharged it, which still doesn't need recharge.",3
"Quick and great price

I usually hate to order on-line. My first order was the Kindle which can be only order from Amazon.It was easy and quick. I beleive I got it the next day and it was during Christmas time. Since thenif I can't find it in the store or it is very expensive for what it is. I look on line in Amazon.I have order this battery for less then $6.00 which will cost me over $20.00 if I got to most stores.",4
"Great Price!

After being quoted $35 for this same battery at the local battery store, I was a bit skeptical when I saw it offered for only $7 on Amazon; however, figured it would be worth taking a chance. Indeed, it was worth it! The battery arrived quickly and is exactly the same as the original battery from our old workhorse Motorola cellphone, and has been holding a full charge for several days. Thank you Amazon!",4
"OEM replacement - perfect

The old battery started to wane. I bought this as an OEM replacement at a good (low) price.It is an exact OEM replacement by Motorola.",4
"Used Batteries

Ordered one battery from BTO Inc and received two! However both were used (visibly scratched up). Neither one would hold a charge. Not worth sending back.True they are OEM batteries but inoperative used OEM batteries.",0
"Phone Battery

The battery works excellent. The charge lasts for several days. It seems to hold up well under alot of use.",4
"cool piece

this product is good and the seller is good too.I had an issue with the cover but it was replaced immediately .The support from customer is good too",4
"Great little product

Good sound! Mic works fine too. Much safer when driving. The salesman recommended this over several other hands free products because of the comfort of the earpiece--and it really is comfortable and unobtrusive--doesn't stick in the ear too far like some; stays put. I'm really happy I bought it. Other than an expensive wireless model--couldn't ask for more.",4
"Good buy

This little gadget works great. I only gave it 4 stars though because the button on the wire used for hanging up and answering, so you don't have to touch the phone, doesn't work on my brand/model(Sanyo). I wish that the information given on the unit specified this. I probably would have purchased it anyway. It was just a titch disappointing, but I got over it. Otherwise it was worth the money.",3
"Best Small Headset I have found

It is very light weight, small and slips in your ear easily. If you adjust the flexible boom microphone against your cheek the earpiece stays in nicely. The microphone has 4 openings which I am sure contribute to the good voice quality. There is a button on the cord that lets you answer and hang up without touching your phone. And finally the price is very reasonable!",4
"Cheap case

This case only lasted about two weeks before it started coming apart and with it on the phone, it is hard to hear the phone ring. Would not recommend.",0
"Good overall

The look and style is nice and it definitely helps protect the phone. The fit isn't great since it is 2 halves that snap together. My bottom half tends to slide down. Also the access to the charger connection is somewhat blocked.",2
"My Review

I am a little disappointed in the product because it does not 'snugly' fit on my phone. The bottom part of the case continues to slide off the phone, so I have to constantly put the phone back in the case, which is annoying.",2
"zebra cover

Cute and met criteria for visual desired...very cheap--broke first time I removed it from phone.",2
"One of the Best Cream Sodas

I have had many different flavors of cream soda, and Mug Cream Soda ranks with some of the best. The flavor is smooth and mellow with a goodly fizz kick from the carbonation. Now I'm getting thirsty.",4
"Sound quality is fantastic

I bought this handset strictly because I thought it was cool and I could have some fun with it. As it turns out, it has become an invaluable business tool. The handset is very well made and the sound quality is fantastic. Not only can you hear the other party much more clearly than with a standard cell phone, but they can hear you much better as well. I have had many customers think I was on a land line. (And I've tried it with many cell phones). As a result, whenever you make or receive an important call (say, a conference call with your best customer), this handset is a must-have. I am now going to have to order my fourth one, because often when you're out in the field and a client sees it and tries it, they will covet it. And as a bonus, I can promise you that you will get some truly strange looks from passersby when you use it.",4
"get that cellphone away from your head

Really like the retro cell phone handset - not because it's cool - but because now I'm not holding my cellphone right next to my brain. What happens when you continually have electromagnetic frequencies coming in directly next to your head? Nobody really knows. So, why take a chance on something that could 'bite' you down the road. It's also convenient when you want to use both of your hands and be on the phone at the same time (and you don't want to use a headset). You can do the old 'hold the phone between your ear and your shoulder'. I like it and would definitely recommend it for anyone who is concerned about the EMF's that may be doing harm from long term cellphone usage.",3
"Read these comments in full before buying!

My father has difficulty holding onto his Nokia cell phone, and his hearing is not great. I thought I had finally found a product that would help, but it doesn't. I don't know if the problems he is having are because his phone needed to use an adapter or if they are a part of using this device in general. First, there is frequently a beehive like buzzing when you try to hold a conversation. If you play around and play around with the cord, the buzzing will disappear until the cord gets moved again. Even when the buzzing has stopped, the volume for hearing the conversation through the handset is half as high as it was through the cell phone alone. Since the phone was suppose to be used by a person with poor hearing, this makes the handset pretty worthless for my intended purpose. If you visit the Novophone website, you will not find any company address listed. You don't find the address until the box arrives with a return address. Communication has to be done through submitting a website comment. Before you make the purchase, the guy is Johnny-on-the-spot about replying to questions you submit. After you make the purchase, you never hear from him again. The are NO instructions or troubleshooting ideas that come with the handset.5/09/10 I stand by what I wrote earlier. Contrary to the comment Novophone gave my review, they still have not responded to any requests for support I have sent to them since purchasing the phone. I wrote to them again, as they suggested in their comment, with my concerns a week ago; and I have not gotten a response. Before I purchased the phone, they responded in one day. The handset and adapter was purchased from them directly so they have no excuse that I should be dealing with a third party.5/18/10 Novophone still has not responded to my last two requests for support. They are listed as being processed. One is 15 days old and the other over a month. I'm advising you to stay away from doing business with this company. I had my brother take a look at the handset. He said it acts as an antenna and is never going to work for my father because he has far too many pieces of electronic equipment around his apartment. Under the circumstances, what I am left with is an expensive piece of junk.6/15/2010 Contrary to Novophone's comment that they would support their phone, there has not been a response.12/11/2010 Still no help or response from Novophone support. Decided I might as well use the handset as a paperweight. Sadly, that use doesn't work either--too light. Maybe next spring I will hang it from the tree in my front yard. Now THAT will be a conversation piece!",0
"Almost great

This is a very cool phone and it works perfectly. It's getting 4 stars instead of 5 because I dropped mine and it broke. What broke was the the button that sticks out of the phone about a half inch on its side. This is the button that you push to answer your phone with. This is a design flaw in the product. If the button was recessed into the ample sized handset, it would have been fine.Shipping time from the vendor was within the range published.",3
"Feels great in your hand, but doesn't sound as good as it looks.

What I like most about the Novophone, is how well they've managed to reproduce the look and feel of the classic Henry Dreyfuss ""G"" series handset (which was the most common handset found on Western Electric phones back in the '50s, '60s and '70s, and is still the standard handset for payphones in North America). The weight and balance in your hand feels perfect, and even the phone cord feels like the genuine article.Unfortunately, looks aren't everything, and the sound quality of this handset leaves a lot to be desired. Although people on the other end of my calls could hear me (they typically seemed to think that I'd put them on speaker phone), the real problem was on my end, where I found that even with the volume all the way up, the sound coming out of the handset's speaker just wasn't loud enough; there was a mismatch between how loud I sounded to people on the other end, vs. how loud I sounded to myself. Basically, you don't hear your own voice the way you do on a regular phone, which just doesn't sound right. I also know this wasn't just because I had a bum handset because I actually bought two Novophones--one with the ""Multi-Function button"" and one without (because I actually found the button's placement to be annoying).Things were made worse in my case because of the fact that I wanted to use it with my iPhone 4. The Novophone ships with a 2.5mm plug (designed to fit the standard jacks on older phones), which means that to use it with most newer phones, you'll need an adapter. In my case, I had to get a 4-pole 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter so that I could plug it into my iPhone's standard 3.5mm jack. Besides the fact that it cost me $8.95 + shipping (from Novophone), the worst part was that the adapter doesn't fit into the jack very snugly , with the result that any tugging or movement on the phone cord generates static and audio feedback. One person even said ""bless you"" because he thought I'd sneezed! So basically, not a good experience.However, my story does have a happy ending: Despite my disappointment, and because I still loved the concept of using a handset instead of holding my cell phone against my head (or dorking around with a bluetooth headset or annoying people by putting them on speaker phone all the time), I ended up buying a Moshi Moshi handsetNative Union MM01H Moshi Moshi Retro Handset for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Mobile Phones (Soft Touch Black)which although not as ""retro""-looking as the Novophone, has fantastic sound quality and a snug-fitting 3.5mm plug that fits perfectly in my iPhone 4 (even with the bumper case on). So if you're thinking of getting this for any phone with a 3.5mm jack, I definitely recommend going with the Moshi Moshi instead.",2
"Great item!

As someone who is not worried about the ""nanno-gamma-whatever"" rays, I bought this solely for the fact that I missed being able to cradle a handset between my head and shoulder while keeping both hands free for other jobs and I have to say it's perfectly suited for that! It has a heavier/sturdier feel to it than most of the other varieties available and I would have given it a full five stars if the 'answer' switch on the side would also end the call (it doesn't).",3
"Phone that attaches to your cell phone. (Old style hand set)

Novophone Retro Cellphone Handset with Multi-Function buttonBad productImmed. upon every use the first thing the person on the other end said was, ""What's wrong with your cell phone, I can't even understand you and barely hear you?""Can't use and was a waste of money.",0
"Works with iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre (with adapter)

I love this handset. It's exactly what I was looking for. I don't really love the feel of talking on a cell phone, and I like to cradle a handset between my head and shoulder, so I was looking for an old fashioned handset to plug into my cell phone. This handset is perfect. It's comfortable and sturdy, and with the adapter it works perfectly with my iPhone 3GS and my husband's Palm Pre. He uses my iPhone adapter with his Pre, and it works perfectly. You can order this without the multifunction button directly from the company, but I decided to go for the multifunction button version and it works just fine for me. Even though I'm right handed, I like to cradle the phone on my left shoulder, so the button faces out and I never hit it accidentally. The multifunction button works just fine on my iPhone even with the adapter (the company website warns that with an adapter the multifunction button may not work). I can use the button to answer or hang up on calls. When there is no call, hitting it will activate my iPod on the iPhone. Hitting it a second time will pause the iPod. I bought this mostly for at-home use, but if the handset was plugged in and inside your bag, you could potentially drain phone battery power if the button is hit and your iPod is running without your knowledge. Regarding reception and sound quality, everyone I have spoken to says the sound is great.",4
"on the shortlist

I got this handset for my birthday, I think. I'm not sure, it was a few years ago. I absolutely love the weight of it, the ability to adopt a classic shoulderhold while on a cellular phone, the clarity of sound and how people think you're effing crazy walking around with an big telephone to your ear.",4
"Great except for a couple of design flaws

I loved the idea of being able to hold a headset instead of the phone. The only issues I have with this are:1) the disconnect button is on the side and I often bump it by accident hanging up my call2) the phone does not come with an adaptor for use with the newer phones.Sound quality is good, construction is sound other than that button placement.",2
"I love it 'cause its well-made, looks cool AND it protects my brain.

This handset is exactly like holding a standard Ma Bell 1970s sturdy old plastic handset with a spiral cord. The answer/hang up button on the side is the only visible modification (somebody simply drilled a hole and screwed in a switch).It's comfortable to use in the same way as the telephones I grew up with, AND it's HILLARIOUS: your phone in your hand or pocket as you walk down the street talking on what feels & looks like like a land line...I suppose it's what we imagined when the idea of cell phones first came around, as opposed to the little tinny good-ish sound quality things we all use these days.",4
"Don't buy it

Terrible sound quality. I was told I sounded like an alien on the other end. My husband and I both got one and were testing between the two of us to see whether perhaps only mine had a defect, but it was the same with his headset. However, the customer service was great and easy, I called the next day, got the RA number right away without any questions, and we got our money back (including shipping) very soon after we returned the product.",0
"Cheap

The phone is very cheaply made. Not solid.I can almost hear person on other end and they can't hear me.",1
"Retro Handset

The handset does not work on my mother-in-laws Nokia phone it was purchased for, I am waiting for the adapter to arrive, but the handset does work great on my wife's phone so I expect it to work great for my mother-in-law after the adapter arrives and we are able to connect it.",3
"Can't work with iPhone - no adaptor exists for this combo

The website clearly states two phones that this handset DOESN'T work with (Razr and Nokia) They fail to mention that in no way shape or form can this work with an iPhone... no adaptors exist for the iphone! I just paid $5.39 (shipping charge that can't be refunded) to look at the darn thing and send it back. Waste of time for iPhone users.",0
"Fred E Calcote ""plant freak""

This product is of no benefit to me as it does not fit my cell phone. I have an older phone and information provided did not state that it would not fit this type phone.",0
"Great for elderly and handicapped!

My mom is in a nursing home and relies on her cellphone to keep in touch with the family, but it was getting more and more difficult for her to use since it is so small and she has Parkinson's. This handset makes everything easier for her. I think this is one of the best things I ever bought her! Now she can hear others very clearly, and we can hear her.",4
"Non-Existent Customer Service

I like the idea of having an old style phone in my hand while talking on the phone. These are the phones I grew up with. Antiquated, yes, but a solid design. I bought the Novophone with this intention in mind. Good product with nice voice quality, but after about six months or so I started having connectivity issues with my Motorola Barrage. It's to a point now that I can only occasionally get the microphone portion of the handset to work properly, and this requires rotating the connection where it meets the phone in a circular motion. Even then, it crackles and pops until I lose the mic again. Frustrating beyond frustrating. What's even worse, I tried contacting Novophone through a couple of different avenues, but to no avail. No response whatsoever. I am very diplomatic when I contact customer service folks, much in the same way that you should always be nice to the people that cook/serve your food. I'd say I get a positive response from any customer service contact I make about 95% of the time. Not with Novophone. I'd agree completely with the other reviewers that have had similar issues. Support after the fact is important these days, and Novophone could care less. They are still actively selling their product on their site, so caveat emptor! I like this type of handset, but this time around I'll be buying the Moshi MM01H, as it has substantially more reviews anyway. Much more positive too, I might add. . .",1
"More novel than practical

I bought this product and unlike others, I have no problems with it hooking up to my phone and the sound quality is fine. But this IS a large headset, so where the fun of walking around a store with it does get you some funny looks and is amusing, the size makes it not practical for regular use. I do use it if I am at my desk and the phone rings because it does feel better to talk into then a regular little phone. The one thing that does not work is the button on the head set. I think its supposed to either answer the phone or switch between calls when call waiting kick in. For me it does nothing at all, now this could be due to the settings on my phone and have nothing to do with the set, or it can be the button does not work with some phones. Either way, I bought it as a novelty and it works just fine. But really, it is too large to carry around with you all the time.",2
"Could be better

Could be better. It feels perfect, just like an old phone handset; but there is no feedback from your own voice into the ear piece. Also the heavy coiled cord is great, accept that it is too heavy for the jack so it falls out and drops the call. If they can figure out how to fix both those issues and can still sell the handset for the same price i will buy another, but without the hangup button.I use a treo 700, Sprint is my provider. The sound quality is pretty good when its pretty good, and terrible when its bad. It gets particularly bad when I'm calling a land line. This probably has nothing to do with the handset, the providers compress the audio data to save on transmission costs. I imagine that the digitization just isn't compatible with all the systems that handle the data. I wish the FCC would step in and get them all on the same page.",2
"I Hate Small Cell Phones, I Love this Gadget!!

We have only had this for day, but what a difference. I can do all sorts of work, hands free, just like the good old days. Maybe I am old fashioned, but after several different models, blue tooth just didn't cut it for me. Have the time I couldn't hear, the other half they couldn't hear me.Sounds is clear, works perfect, just like an an old receiver. This is easy to use, plug and play and your off to 1980. Gotta love that!One other big bonus. If there is a chance cell phones do cause brain tumors, you no longer have than mini broadcast tower next to your ear, your back to the exposure level of an old fashioned phone.",3
"This thing is great!

It's so much easier to talk on this handset than on a tiny little flip phone. I'm 6'1"" and today's mini cell phones are just too small for my comfort. Plus, I can hear people more clearly and they can hear me more clearly. Of course, it looks cool, too!",4
"Flat out great quality

I'm using this with a razr phone, used an a mini-usb to 2.5mm adapter, and it works great. I felt a tingly feeling using my cell phone, now using this headset, it's disappeared. I'll get one for my sister who just recovered from brain cancer.",4
"Neat but..

Cool retro phone, looks authentic. Button does nothing as far as I can tell. Would be nice if the whole old school phone was available that a cell phone plugged into.",2
"Looks good, sound quality is horrible

I am extremely dissapointed in this phone. I bought this for my business so I would not have to hold the cell phone near my head, while the quality sounds good to me, anyone I talked to on the phone, could barely hear me and they ALL asked if I could do something with my phone because it sounds very strange. I also started experiencing dropped calls about every 2 minutes. I have never dropped a call until I began using this phone. Perhaps there was a short so it would hang up on my customers...Not worth the money. I need to sell mine and buy a better one, guess I will go with a name brand more expensive one.",0
"Sound quality is not great, AND, this phone does not come with adapters!

I got this phone because my girlfriend has a similar retro handset, and I thought it would be fun to have one. Her's is bright pink, and I wanted to get one that was black so my husband could use it too.I was very excited to get this one, but was very disappointed when I opened it and realized that it did not come with any adapters so I could not use it for my iPhone. I was able to get the correct iPhone adapter by ordering it though the company's website, but that cost an additional $15 and I was frustrated to have to do this - there was nothing on the Amazon site for this product that said it would not work on the iPhone, although other cell types are listed.I ended up ordering a YUBZ headset which came with 5 adapters for free (one worked for the iPhone as well as my husband's Samsung.)As to how this Novophone performs - I would give it a straight C. It looks very cool and is very light, but I couldn't hear well on it and more than that, I was unable to answer the phone or hang-up by using the button on the phone. I don't know whether or not I got a defective product, or it just doesn't work well for the iPhone.Just make sure before you order this phone that you also order the right adapter, and that it works as advertised. I was very disappointed.",1
"Plantronics MX200 Headset for Mobilephone (Black) sold by DBROTH

Plantronics MX200 Headset for Mobilephone (Black)Guess I clicked on the wrong item and saved 24 cents over Prime. Mine came from DBROTH in two days via First Class Mail. Looks like photo, except on/off button is Verizon branded, apparently original OME, included extra 3.5mm adapter. Better made then most, in fact, it is getting very hard to find a 2.5mm single ear bud these days, let alone one that is of good quality. Works great with my wife's Verizon phone, good match. Very hard to find a comfortable fitting ear price for her, but she is very happy with this one and loves the on/off button. She doesn't listen to music on her phone, so no issues there. Why would anyone buy a single ear bud, then complaint about the sound quality of music? Go figure.DBROTH should clearly state that theses are branded other then Plantronics, some would be highly upset about that and it surely keeps them from receiving five stars.",3
"the plug is too small for my blackberry so i can't use it

I have no idea if the headset works because it does not fit my phone even though the ad said it works with blackberrys, so I had to buy one with a larger plug at Frys and still have the 2 i bought from you in the package, just not sure how to return them or if I can",1
"I hate this earpiece!!!!

I only bought this stupid earpiece because it was the smallest one that Sprint had. I am going back and returning it!!! I just bought this thing about two weeks ago for my LG PM225 phone. Since the earbud is made out of plastic and not rubber it shattered when I dropped it on the floor!! So now the speaker is exposed!! Also, it is definitely not meant for women...the rubber clasp gets in the way of my earings and it's BARELY clinging on to my ear!!! I could barely hear the other person especially when I'm driving on the freeeway and people have told me it sounds muffled!! Another thing is that the hang up button is so close to the bottom of the cord it's just easier to hang up from your phone rather than reaching for it!! It looks stylish and all but if the quality of this thing is terrible. If I could I wouldn't give it ANY stars!!",0
"good and inexpensive

I bought this product to use with my no thrills Verizon phone, it works well and just sits on the ear not in it, so it is comfortable to use. Can hear speaker more clearly than with other headsets I have tried.",4
"Great price!

I ordered this as a back up in case my Jabra (so far works great) one has problems. I've used this type in the past. The rubbery part becomes more flexible and doesn't really stay on earlobe. It is a convenient piece but has the soft plastic problem after continued use.",3
"BEST HEADSET I'VE USED

So as a technology nut, I've tried every earpiece available, including $150 bluetooths, and all other wired headsets. Honestly, I have yet to find one that is as good as this plantronics. I do not understand the bad reviews left by some of the other users, but I felt compelled to write one in defense as I honestly think this headset is great. It is very light, completely non intrusive, has great sound quality for both listening and speaking, the unit is very comfortable, easy to use, and very sturdy. Of course, if you drop it, or do something like that, much like any other electronic, you may have a problem, but I am rating this product based upon normal use, which clearly does not include dropping or damaging it. Try dropping any phone or mp3 player, or any other device....it will be destroyed.Overall, I very much like this product, and I believe my opinion is not an uneducated one, but one that has an extensive comparative background.",4
"Decent.

This was the exact item I purchased from Verizon for much more $$$. I liked it, so I bought a backup for my laptop bag. On my Samsung Fascinate, however, there is no functioning mute button. When my husband used it with his Blackberry, he said the button (on the earpiece) functioned as a mute button. For me, it hangs up the call. BUT it works well, has great sound quality, and is the most comfortable earpiece I've ever used.",3
"Great Clarity & Convenience

Very clear audio; it's easy to use, doesn't pop-out when walking or exercising (I use it for earphone, but also as antenna for FM feature).",4
"Works OK

The only downside of this headset is the funky piece that is supposed to go over your ear to hold it in. I know someone else commented on this. It feels like it is going to fall out if not positioned right.The mic and ear piece itself give good clear audio and for the price, you can't go wrong!",3
"Best buy for this product

I just received the plantronics MX200 headset and it is amazing I can hear great now with my cellphone. If you are looking for a great product get it cheap here and it works great...I bought 2 because the price was better then store prices..",4
"cheap, convenient, not for audiophiles.

Sound quality is poor, but it's loud enough. Very uncomfortable due to seam in plastic holder. However filing or cutting it away solves the problem, makes it almost as comfortable as the similar earphone with weaker rubber ""clip"" that Plantronics sadly no longer sells. Note that Model 200 lacks the one-touch answer button that the similar MX203 has. They work with the Treo and Cento.",2
"Not as good as the previous model

I had the version of this earpiece before this one, but lost it and had to replace it. I don't know why Plantronics changed the form, but this model doesn't seem as snug in my ear as the old one. I think it has something to do with the rubber clamp for your earlobe. Otherwise, it works just fine.",1
"Architecture

This product is horrible since it only imitate another well known product but absolutely horrible since it keeps fall out of my ear and the audio is barely audible. I wish I would test it out right away and return it before the time for it expires! Horrible product! Wish it was long enough so I could at least try to use it as a leash for my dog gumbo! Right now it sits in the corner of the house as an eye sore! What a rip off! Would get this item again even if it were free!!!! Would rate this as a NEGATIVE 5 Star but since none is available...I am giving it a 1*! CAVEAT EMPTOR: If you like to be ripped off...go ahead and buy this product!DDS",0
"Sound coming in is good, going out crummy!

I bought this as a trial for someone else. So I have several to compare it to. The ""clip"" on the ear is evidently made for someone other than my size and shape of ear. It is not comfortable, nor does it keep it firmly in my ear.The sound coming from the other party is fine, just a little softer than the average earphone. The special mic which is supposed to reduce wind noise evidently reduces your voice with no wind noise. To attain the same pickup as say a Jabra c500, you would have to tape the microphone to your bottom lip. Needless to say, the person I talked to kept asking me to speak up. I bought two of these to check out and they both performed the same sad way.So if you want to hold the mic to your lips, get this unit. If you want both hands free, don't try it.",1
"After kissing a bunch of frogs, this one's a prince!

I've gone through maybe 8 bluetooth headsets and a dozen wired headsets. Nothing satisfied me. This one does. It hangs securely in my ear, easily slips on and off, doesn't interfere with my earrings or my glasses, and the sound is the next best thing to being there, both for me and for the other party. And it's CHEAP! Many of those bluetooth headsets I bought were $75-150 and they didn't do the job like this one. I'm back here to order one for my husband and another for my desk.",4
"Works great relative to a low bar

It is the only headset in it's price range that I've found with a wind guard; it really does block the wind (I can talk while outdoors! riding my bike, running, etc). Sounds about the same to better than many of the other headsets I've tried.",3
"Doesn't fit all blackberry phones!

I bought this to go with my blackberry pearl 8130 and it did not fit in the jack so I had to buy a 3mm adaptor. It's pretty good, gets good reception. I wanted this because I hate the blue tooth headsets.",3
"Excellent headset

The best headset I've ever used. The ear clip keeps it steady. Requires an adapter (very cheap) with newer phones, but well worth it.",4
"Reliable

Bluetooth headsets offer nice convenience....when they work. With the Plantronics MX200, it works..always and with excellent sound quality. This headset is also comfortable to wear and rests securely in my ear.",3
"Great!!!!

I have tried several headsets and this one has been the most comfortable. I have a little trouble getting it set in the ear but once it is set it is great and does not fall out.",3
"It is labeled Verizon, not Plantronics

I was surprised to see the Verizon logo on it. I googled the model number that was on it, but it was not found as any kind of Verizon product.It looks similar, but we're talking about a simple device. The rubbery part is a different color than what is in the picture, too.It is working fine so far.If it weren't for the hassle of returning it, I would have, just because I am partial to Plantronics.",2
"Great Headset

Tried others. This is the best at a great price. Great sound quality both ways. The send-end button on the earpiece is great, especially when driving. Durable too. I use this headset every day for numerous calls and got over a year out of the first one.",4
"Love at first try.......Only last 90 days

I loved this headset at first. The quality, sound and appearance are excellent. However, since I purchased the first one I am 12 earbuds and 3years in. They become faulty after 90 days. I have no Idea why. They all just stop working. I can hear perfectly however, no one can hear me. I have even changed phones and still only one side works. I can hear crystal clear but I can not be heard. This is frustrating at best. I began purchasing them in bulk because I could almost predict when they will stop working. I am on the site now trying to purchase some and they have skyrocketed from $2 to $11 $12 and $23. This is insane. I have the Samsung V620 slider phone and I have 4 of them so I have determined that it is not the phone. I have tried other flip phones and the same issue is there. I have had to purchase another Plantronic UPepB to see what happens with that. Its not as comfortable to the ear nor have the same quality, such as one touch dial from earpiece but I am on day 2. I will rate this one after 90 days.",2
"it fits perfect in the treo 650

perfect choice for my new treo 650. it fits perfect with the treo's back towards front, keeping the screen and keyboard perfectly covered and protected. in the dark side i must to say that the little pin that keeps the treo hold to the clip produce a little peeling in the treo's upper side. anyway it is a ""perfect"" choice as i was said. nothing is perfect i think.",4
"YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

This was a waste of money. There is only one tiny little retainer that holds the phone in place and it releases with very minimal pressure. After only a few minutes of examination I promptly tossed it in the trash.",0
"Great Holster

Holster fit the Treo 700P perfectly and held on the belt well. The screen was well protected. Compared the other holsters this work GREAT.",4
"Simple, functional

This is a good phone holster, but it can take a bit of time to get used to it. While most other Treo holsters rely on a clip over the top to retain the phone any time it is in the holster, this one requires you to push down on the retaining clip to ""click"" it to the phone. If you forget to do this, the phone will fall out.One benefit is that getting the Treo antenna snagged on a piece of clothing or a seatbelt CANNOT cause the phone to be pulled loose! The clip must be lifted to release the phone.Once you get used to this behavior, other holsters seem less secure.",3
"phone falls out

This holster was good for the first day or two, but after that if you don't have the clip TOTALLY locked in place, the phone will fall out..I do not recommend this holster at all for the Treo 700 to anyone. In less than five days my phone has fell out of the holster three times for no reason which has scratched the face all up now... I'm very frustrated what has happened to my phone because of this product.",1
"Cellet holster for Treo 650

It's a great holster. I recommend it to anyone looking for something to hold and protect their Treo 650.",4
"Not-so-rubberized

I have bought the Cellet Elite Rubberized Holster before. They usual last 3-6 months before I break them, but that's not really an issue, since they are cheap to replace. These particular holsters were more plastic-y that rubberized, which makes them not as nice (IMO). The price was great, shipping was a bit high. Net is 3 stars.",2
"Not for the Treo700wx

Thought I'd spend some money, and get the less expensive case with the cool swivel clip. I was DUMB!The Trio is easily knocked out, and now my VERY EXPENSIVE phone has knicks and dings after jumping out at the mall, at the gas station, on the sidewalk, etc. Just look at the picture! There's nothing holding it in!I ultimately bought the horizontal style leather case and love it! I just had to come back and tell everyone what I think of this cheap waste of money.",0
"Cellet rubberized coated swivel belt clip

The belt clip is an ideal holster for my Palm Treo 650. The trouble is that the mechanism that holds the clip is not very strong and subject to breaking very easily. The part that holds the pin of the mechanism is not strong enough. With normal wear and tear that molded piece has broken 2 times and I had to replace the holster.",2
"great product

For the price I paid I expected to get a cheap item, that is why I bought two. But to my surprize, it is a high quality item that works wonderfully. I would recommed it to anyone. (no need to buy two!)",4
"HORRIBLE, RUINED MY PHONE!!!

I BOUGHT THE TREO 700WX, AND THOUGHT TO GET A HOLSTER THAT WILL PROTECT THE SCREEN, SAW THIS AND BOUGHT, WELL LITTLE DID I KNOW A TINY TINY PIECE OF PLASTIC IS THE ONLY THING HOLDING YOUR PHONE TO THE CLIP AND IF IT HAS AN OUNCE OF PRESSURE THE PHONE WILL FALL FROM YOUR WAIST. I BOUGHT MY TREO BRAND NEW AND NOW IT HAS SCRATCHES ON THE BODY... DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY EVEN THOUGH IT IS CHEAP, THERE IS A REASON WHY IT IS THIS CHEAP AND OTHERS THAT ARE OF EXCELLENT QUALITY THAT COST $20 MORE...",0
"Cellet Elite Clip for Treo 650

The clip is very sturdy and so far it has held up. I've had it for about two weeks. It only cost $0.65 plus S/H which was about ten times the price of the product and it came in the original package. For the price you can't beat it but you always remember you get what you pay for.Chicago, IL",3
"Very Good holder for your Treo

I've had this holder for my Treo for about a month and it is just perfect for me. I'm in construction so I put my Treo in the holster and clip it inside my pocket, the screen faces in so it is protected and it keeps me from calling everyone in my phonebook while I'm working. It's inexpensive and a very good product.",4
"JUNK TRASH GARBAGE RIP OFF WASTE CR*P

I saw the reviews, saw the price drop, and thought I'll get two, and that way if they are right , I'll have a back up. Joke's on me. Two of these holsters lasted 10 days. Don't waste your money or time. Shame on you Cellet!!",0
"Treo Clip Holder

After about a week of use, the rubber that secures the phone into the clip wore out. I eventually bought a different case.",2
"XM-Power Adapter

This part was exactly what I needed for my XMreceiver. But when I plugged it into my car'spower outlet it blew a fuse! I haven't takenthe time to figure out why.",3
"Works perfectly for the Nexus!

I purchased this for the Samsung Nexus as a replacement for the cord that split and was no longer working. It fits perfectly, works perfectly and I'm thrilled! It was certainly cheaper than buying the whole ""car kit"" again from XM.",4
"Just Like OEM

Works perfectly - just like the OEM unit that went bad after almost five years.",4
":(

ordered two, and only one works. Buyer beware you have a 50/50 chance it wont work. extremely dissatisfied overall. at least I'm not out too much money.",0
"XM Auto charger

Having my xm pioneer portable for many years now, the wire had frayed at the plug in point. The Belkin replaced it with no problems and was surprisingly inexpensive.",4
"replacement part

I bought this part to replace the original part for my xm radio that had stopped working. I would recommend this replacement part for the xm roady xt.",4
"I guess its OK. I bought the wrong one

I bought the wrong one for my needs. I might as well keep it as to return it. I guess its ok.",4
"Works just fine with Roady

Works nicely with my Roady satellite car radio, looks and acts just like the original when it was operational. (I think over time the original cable had gotten damaged internally from all the bumping around).",4
"Bellin F5X005

I got this item for my XM radio in my car. The item works every good. I would recommend this item to everyone",4
"Works well!

Bought this item to replace the original and it works just as good as the original, and was much less expensive than from the radio manufacturer.",4
"rew068

Cannot properly review this item since it arrived and did not work. The unit was checked again with another fuse but it still did not work. I suspect that the circuit board is bad.... Oh well !!!!",0
"Wrong plug

Bought this as a combination Deal with an XM Skifi2 cradle. Plug was the wrong size. The dock was OK, but this plug was completely different from my original. I suppose it's Amazons fault for pairing it the the Skyfi2 cradle. But for 5 bucks, it's not worth sending back.",0
"Does not work for the ONYX'S Cradle!

I received two of these. Both of them did not work like they were instructed to. I bought this as a set (antenna, cradle, and the power cord as amazon suggested and said that it would work for the onyx). Well they were wrong! I am going to try and custom fit it in my self and see if I can replace the metal (power) piece in the cradle with the one on this power adapter, as they are the same size and should with if I try that.",0
"Does not work with power connect dock.

The package offered from Amazon.com for the Power connect dock, antenna and power cord, do not. Work together as suggested in the ad. I purchased it as a set and when arrived would not plug together. When I called Amazon to return thy power cord, they would not make it right, only suggested I should purchase the correct power cord.",0
"Great 2 amp Power supply

I ordered 5 more of these adaptors because I do a lot of home electronic projects that require a 5 volt supply. This adaptor is actually a 12volt DC to 5 volt DC (converter) switching power supply good for up to 2 amps. I dissamble the adaptor body (and chuck it) make a modification or two and hook it up.This is the best value you can get for a 5 volt power supply.",4
"Didnt work with my XMp3i Portable Satellite Radio

Shipping wasnt as quick as others experienced, but not slow enough for me to complain about. I was disappointed to discover this charger doesnt work with the XMp3i Portable Satellite Radio. It will plug into the device as a stand alone. However, in the car to use the antennae the cradle must be attached. This plug didnt fit the port in the cradle. :(",2
"Works great for XM MiFy

The price is right and it's perfect for using XM MyFi in the car. Charges the battery while you listen.",4
"Perfect

This is exactly what I was looking for. I have an XMp3 radio and wanted to use it in the car. All I needed was the power adapter, not all the other accessories. It has worked great!!! Very happy with purchase.",4
"Basically a Replacement for the Original

This adapter is essentially identical to the original that came with my MyFi. That's good in some ways but bad because my original one broke at the end because it's a cheap plastic screw piece that holds a spring. I expect this one to have a similar lifespan so only 3 stars. It works fine though and if you don't pull it in and out of the power outlet a lot (which I do) then it will probably work fine for you.",2
"Glad this was available

Ordered this for a pending trip so our portable XM/Sirius would stay powered up. It arrived very quickly and works great !",4
"Belkin F5X005 Auto Power Adapter for XM Inno

The product was delivered quickly and was just as it was described in the add. I am pleased with this product.",3
"Its a power supply!

Its a 12 volt power supply for an XM radio! I plugged it into my radio, then plugged it into my lighter and Ill be damned if it didnt work great! Magic!",4
"Good item to use in car

Good item to have in your car when you need a back up for SiriusXM radio, and you left the power plug at home. This power plug is hard to find,however Amazon had it.",4
"XMP3 car charger

this one has been more reliable than the original one that came with the radio. Also remember the XMP3i model fits a different adapter",4
"Excellent Quality in this car plug in adapter for XM

I have seen other products advertised for this need. They were very poorly constructed and broke under very little normal use.This unit however is a quality unit. After hours in use it is like new and shows no wear. It is at least as good as the original adapters produced in the car kit.",4
"SkiFi2

This adapter doesn't fit the SkiFi2 car docking kit!!",0
"Buyers Responsability to see it fits their XM Satellite Radio

This is actually a great product with a 1 year warrantee for use with ReadyXT,XPress, MiFi,TAO XM2go,AirWare,inno,Helix, & NeXus, It attaches securely to the lighter port in your car & monitors connection with an LED light indicator for unlimited playtime in the car.",4
"Not for the Roady

This adaptor will NOT work with the Roady or Roady2 radios. There is no mention of this and I had to return it as the connection does not fit.",2
"Poor service

This item was listed first in my search for a power cord and turned out to be the wrong one. After calling customer service they told me it was mine and Amaozons problem and there was nothing they would do about it. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY, there are too many other options out there.",0
"HATE IT

I ASK FOR THE PLUGE AND THEY SENT ME THE WRONG ONE AND I CALL THEM AND THEN THEY SAID I HAVE TO PAY 30.00 MORE. NO THANK YOU",0
"works great

Bought this for a replacement on my Pioneer Inno. Busted my old one in the boat last summer. Someone who shall remain nameless was standing up when the driver gunned the boat. Fell into the wires and pulled the charger sideways and snapped it. Figured I would have to buy an entire new car kit for $80 just to get the OEM style charger. Luckily I found one on here. Works great. Have had for about a year now and no problems.",4
"Inexpensive and works

Exactly what I needed to power my XM Roady XT in my Jeep. There is enough cord to reach from the power outlet to the top of the dash. Why pay more?",4
"Great replacement product for original equipment that stopped working

It's only been a few weeks, but so far this replacement car power adapter for XM Inno has worked great. In my opinion it's worth it for the low price as compared to the replacement cost for original equipment.",4
"Does not work with SkyFi 3

Looks like a good quality unit and at a modest price. Altough listed at another site as compatible it will not work with the SkyFi 3.",3
"Does not work with an XM radio - Don't buy it.

Item said it would work for a power source for my XM radio. Plug in not the correct size for the radio! A waste of money.",0
"does not fit the ski fi cradle

it did not fit into the sky fi cradle as advertised. It was part of a package w/ antenna and cradle. it did not work on the cradle.",0
"Not what was displayed or ordered

This item was not what I ordered nor what was displayed, and I returned it twice - they paid the postage. Fortunately, Amazon refunded my purchase price promptly. I do not know whether Amazon has fixed the product page to reflect the correct item.",0
"mbr-100 is pretty good but has issues, iphone 3.0

the mbr-100 was easy to setup and paired quickly with my iphone 3g (3.0).easy to use, but volume sounds a bit low when connected to the aux input in my car....had to jack the volume up a good bit. overall good quality sound. nice, small, sleek package item. give it a try.",3
"Dynamite product from Sony Ericsson

Just hook a cassette tape adaptor in you car and attach it with MBR-100 and enjoy all your music on the go.Together with any bluetooth car-kit ,you will have a fully integrated system in your car , Music and calls.The great thing in the MBR-100 together with a W950i ( Like mine ) is that you don't have to worry about reconnecting your device to the phone every time you enter the car , It's been done automatically and it connects Both ,the MBR-100 and your Bluetooth car-kit at the same time.",4
"Aspiring at best...

Best thing I can say is aesthetics - looks nice is simple in use, but...Sound quality is okay, but it KEEPS SKIPPING! I tried this with two devices - my pocket PC and my laptop, both played choppy sound no matter how close the devices were placed. The best I achieved was around 30 seconds skip-free music. NOT recommended.",0
"Very average product

MBR-100 does not do justice to its functionality at all. Bluetooth connectivity is bad and slight obstructions cause it to ""break"" the music streaming. I use my Nokia N82 to stream the music to this device. As long as I am in the same room with my phone and device, the connections works properly. But using it with my phone in the kitchen/hallway nd this device in the room causes a lot of skips and misses. And I thought I could listen to the songs wirelessly without the need to go to the room again and again to change tracks. Very dissappointed.",1
"2008 Mazda3 auxiliary input jack for the stereo

Pair a Blackberry Curve 8310 (or iPone) with the MBR-100 and plug the MBR-100 into the auxiliary jack on in your Mazda3 center counsole storage bin and you have a really slick setup for not a lot of money... I have used a number of bluetooth headsets and find the Sony MBR-100 to be very well behaved. Add a Sony car charger to the mix and you never need to remove he device from the car. The device does appear to work while charging but with a bit of a buzz so best to charge with the device not paired. The sound is as good as a direct connection via 3.5mm.",4
"there are better choices

At the time of purchase of this, I was looking for a device to use my bluetooth phone as an mp3 player and Audible player, using headphones or a cassette adapter in my vehicle. The connection with my phone was easy to establish, and the device plugs simply into a standard 1/8 stereo jack. It worked well, for over a year, until I lost it. In the year of its life, 3 main problems emerged.#1 The power jack is proprietary and horrible. Very fragile, requires perfect support under the device and cord to maintain connection.#2 Sound quality was ok at best, but during passages of electronic music, an additional electronic noise from the adapter became evident.#3 Very low output of sound. On headphones, even at the highest setting on my phone (the device has no way to adjust volume on it) it was often hard to hear narrators over minimal ambient noise. When hooked up to my car stereo, i often had to run the stereo near top volume just to get adequate listening levels.All in all, the device performed well, but the 3 problems led me to purchase another device, the Jabra BT 3030 stereo headset, which in 1 day has beaten this device in all 3 problem areas. It uses a standard usb miniport to charge, it has adjustable and loud volume on the device, and sound quality is much improved. It is early yet with my Jabra, but I am very excited by the upgrades. Oh, and it's 25$ less on Amazon!",2
"MBR-100

It is a great product but the battery life is not good. It would be nice if it could tell you when it needs to be charged instead of just dying on you. The Motorola headset does a better job at telling you when is about to stop working.",3
"Good device, bad instructions

I have used this device daily for about 3 weeks. I was about to return it because I could not make it do what the instructions said. A search of the internet turned up the problem. The instructions were wrong. Hold the button longer than it says, and it works fine. Been perfect ever since. The audio is good. Not perfect, but very good. Certainly for car with road noise anyway. Battery lasts a long time between charges. Now I can listen to the music library I put on my cell phone. I love it. A little cheaper than an MP3 but sound quality that isn't much worse. Just remember, hold the button for more than 5 seconds, and it will blink green/red just like it says. Stupid instructions.",3
"Compact, Long Life, Good Sound Quality

This product reflects a very good compromise of function, form, and quality. It has excellent battery life (better than I expected), very good sound quality at its price point (my Sony Ericsson W880i produces better sound through the MBR-100 than an iPod connected directly to an amplifier), and fits in a beautifully crafted, compact package.A huge bonus is that it plays nicely with multiple devices. My Toshiba Portege R500, my Sony Ericsson W880i and my wife's Sony Ericsson S500i are all paired with the device. If one music source is not streaming audio, it will allow the next device to connect (once paired) and stream audio without having to touch it. No human intervention is required once paired for the first time.The way we have it connected allows either of us to come home and press play on our phones to have immediate listening music in the house. It's excellent and, as I've mentioned, it sounds quite nice.I would recommend this product to anyone who seeks to eliminate some wires from their setup or who wants to just hop in the car and stream audio without ""plugging in"" to anything.Just remember you might have to start your music session by manually initiating the connection from your device prior to playing (you do not have to touch the MBR-100, but you may need to ask your phone / device to connect first).",3
"perfect

i looked all over for a portable bluetooth receiver i could connect to my cars audio input. supprisingly there are very few and i bought the blackberry one first only to find out you have to plug it in to make it work ( no battery ) it was a good device but i wanted battery powered to keep it hidden from sight and to eliminate another plug in device for my car. this one does exactly what it is supposed to do and it sounds GREAT !!my iphone synced easily but you can not use it for calls, only music and videos so that is the only fault i can find........... finally sony made something i likemike",4
"Works with iPhone 3G-S

I bought the MBR-100 because I was tired of plugging my iPhone into my BMW's auxiliary port. The cord started to get annoying and because my 530 had a retrofitted AUX jack (which is located in the glovebox) it was even more of a hassle. I decided to try the iPhone's built-in Bluetooth A2DP audio capabilities. Although pairing with the iPhone didn't go smoothly, it does work beautifully after paired. I have the very latest software, so I can tell you it should work if you do too. The sound is close to CD quality and nearly identical to directly plugging into the headphone jack when I did a comparison. As others have noticed, I wish there was an output volume adjustment on it because the level is a tad low. iPhone doesn't allow for any volume adjustments while transmitting Bluetooth audio. Bonus is that calls are transmitted through the MBR-100 making a really nice speakerphone for the iPhone. You have to turn the iPhone's Bluetooth off and back on or else it stays connected and drains the battery on the MBR-100. Not its fault.. more an iPhone quirk. Still gauging battery life as of now after making sure it goes to standby. I can tell you Sony's charger plug absolutely sucks however. I'm going to baby it so it will last.",3
"great for pairing with HP iPaq 6515 Pocket PC phone

This device pairs with no problem with the HP iPaq 6515 Pocket PC phone. It comes with various cables for connecting in different situations. You can use it with a cassette adapter to play the sound over your car stereo. You can plug headphones into it. Or, you can connect it to the line-in jacks of your home stereo. Handy gadget to have when you want to serve up some music in many different settings. The sound was a bit rough sounding at some points, possibly due to not being able to adjust the volume for it with the iPaq 6515. This may be a limitation of the cell phone and not the MBR-100. But, it is nice to have in a pinch.",4
"Excellent gadget

Excellent gadget. I use it with my Sony S500I. Record my music onto a M2 card, and I then plug this device into the mp3 adaptor or auxiliary port on the car stereo and your set to go.Music sounds good, bluetooth works great!",4
"Doesn't Work with iPhone

Can't really review this product because it wouldn't pair with my iPhone (3.0). My iPhone would see it but when it denied the password. Talking to Sony customer service was no help -- not sure why a standard like bluetooth wouldn't work with all bluetooth devices. The CS rep was basically telling me that I had to use a Sony phone which negates the entire point of an open standard.",2
"Works well with Motorola i670 Phone

I purchased this item to use with the Motorola i670 phone and it works well, but I had read an information sheet that said it would work with the push-to-talk feature. It does not. You still have to use all of the controls on the phone itself, and the only function the unit gives you is mute. Not exactly what I wanted, but I can live with it. While driving, you should use the phone feature, not Nextel direct connect, or you will keep having to reach for your phone to talk.",3
"Not up to Plantronics quality

I was surprised that this product only worked for the first two weeks and now people have a hard time hearing me on this headset.Will check into my warranty.",2
"Does not fit well

This unit does not fit the ear well nor stay on, I would not recommend it, it was a waste of money for me.",0
"GREAT for long BF3 marathons

if you play any battlefield games on the xbox 360 you know you cant do good on this game if you dont have that headset on. I have the original headset and dont like the expensive wireless ones(hate re-charging). I wear beanies hats and sometime I get my quick fix before work and don't like messing up my hair. this headset hang on your ear (under not over) perfect for people that wear glasses. ooohhh BTW forget K/D(CoD), PTFO(BF3)",4
"Excellent for Use with Blackberry

I use this with a Blackberry Bold 9000, and it works flawlessly, and people I know say my voice sounds perfectly normal and not muffled. With the Blackberry, voice dialing is possible and the MX256 makes it a joy to use. I did have to purchase an adapter cable for use with the Blackberry as Blackberry requires the use of a larger sized multi-pole plug (larger than the standard 2.5mm plug supplied with the MX256). Unfortunately, I paid FAR MORE than the current selling price... I believe I paid a bit over $50 a couple of years ago.And, having owned a number of Plantronics products, this one certainly is up to Plantronics quality standards. It simply keeps working, and have never had a problem with it. Highly recommended.",4
"Wan't what I thought, probably works fine with Motorola

Not what I thought it was, my fault. Thought it was only the small plug tip, but instead was a very specific one for and old Motorola phone only.",1
"NICE

Bought for my mom and she loves it because of how easy and well it works",3
"Don't Buy This Case For Your Motorala V235 Cell Phone...

It doesn't fit correctly!The case is very nice & well made, however it just doesn't fit the Motorola V235 phone correctly. It's one piece & was difficult to put on --to the point I feared damaging the phone. Once on, it's really only good for clipping it to your belt, because when you open the phone the top part of the cover will either slip around & scrunch up which closes the phone (NOT a good thing especially when trying to answer/talk), or not let you open the phone all the way until you pull the top part of the cover up/off.And forget taking any pictures. If it's one of the times you've managed to get the phone open with the case more or less in place, the lens is almost totally blocked. In order to get a clear shot, you have to take off the top part of the cover.I gave this product one star because I'm sure for the RIGHT phone, it would be a great case as it is very well made & the clip is sturdy. But this is NOT the right case for the Motorola V235, & it's useless to me. I ended up having to spend more money elsewhere to get the right case.",0
"No Go

The case is very bulky and adds a lot of thickness. The belt clip is strong - too strong - it is hard getting it on/off my belt. There is no option to leave the clip on my belt and just snap it off. Should've gotten a different one. Also, the plastic inside is hard to clean off. Not recommended.",0
"Great Bargain

Quality of the product is great for the price. I like the changeable clips and the way the cover fits the phone.AUTHENTIC CELLET ITALIAN LEATHER BERGAMO CASE (with BELT CLIP) + CAR CHARGER for MOTOROLA MOTOKRZR KRZR K1 - RETAIL PACKAGING",4
"Great! Everything I hoped for.

This item was exactly what I expected- Maybe better. My boyfriend is rough on a phone clip and has already broken two. This one has lasted him tho & he loved the color. Great product!",4
"excellent product

I have purchased from this company and am 100% satisfied. My previous belt for my razr broke so I bought this to replace it ... The holster is stylish and the price is great. It also came speedy fast as does everything I order from this merchant.",4
"Awesome times

I love this phone. There is only one problem that prevents the final star. You can't really hold it with your shoulder. Every time I try to balance it, as I have with other cell-phones, the reception gets bad and the person on the line can't hear me. Great phone though. All the basic features I wanted, and it's so darn cute!",3
"my bubble gum pink slvr

Loved and still loves this! But don't expect the screen saver on display to be on it because you don' have it.. boo hoo.Good phone none the last (it survive MANY drops from me).",4
"So far, works great

It is always good to have a real pen available.This products works great for me.I don't know about how hard will be to get refills, though.",4
"no real complaints

I've had this little carrier for a couple of months now, and don't really have complaints about it. The only thing that maybe I could say negatively about it is that my Treo is kind of hard to pull out of the case once it is in...it won't just slide out easily, but of course this same quality keeps it secure and from falling out inadvertently. But I have thought that perhaps some kind of little strap to come over the top and hold it it might be better (than the rubbery, grippy stuff inside), that way, when you wanted to pull it out, you could just pop open a little snap or something and then slide it out with ease. But this is a very ticky-tack complaint...it's not like it's all that difficult to pull out...I'm just being as critical as possible for the sake of this review.",3
"Great case until Treo slips out and breaks

When I first got this case, I loved it. The Krusell clip system is the best out there. But after a few weeks, the stickyness of the inside of case wasn't sticky anymore and the phone doesn't stay in the case.Because the clip pivot is near the center, the phone spends a lot of time upside down because top of Treo is heavier than bottom.Then it slides out and hits the ground. Why Krusell didn't put any strap or something to hold the Treo in more securely, I'll never know???Krusell, you owe me $400 for my Treo 650 replacement!",1
"Treo slips out of the case and breaks after a few months

The case looks really good, but the clip breaks easily, and that's not the worst part, the worst part is that your Treo will fall off the case because the leather will give way. You could break a $300-400 piece of equipment for a good looking but horrible case function wise",0
"Krusell treo 650 case

I really like the case except for one problem, after a few months the phone falls out of it. The phone goes upside down and then falls out of the case because the leather has stretched. You could solve that problem by adding a strap to the case at the top. Other then that I love the case.",2
"Krusell Palm Treo Cabriolet Case

This is a horrible case. It is big and bulky. Worst of all, the phone keeps falling out (already pretty scarred from repeatedly hitting the pavement). I do not recommend buying this case. I wish someone had warned me before spending so much money for such a worthless case.",0
"MIA

After searching for hours finding the right cover to replace my old Verizon model, I settled on this one and ordered it from another online store because the price was lower. It never came so I got a refund. This particular model shows different features on different sites so I can't order from Amazon without more pictures. Hence I wait.",1
"Bueno

Esta nuevo y mi esposa no ha tenido problemas con él aunque por lo que se ve da la apariencia que con el tiempo el teléfono se saldra del estuche, perfecto si lo ocupa una mujer que siempre lo tiene dentro de su cartera.",3
"Good Product

Luxurius, confortable, cheap, leather is very authentic, my Treo is on top with this product. Thanks.",3
"Do Not Buy!

I bought this adapter to use with my Creative Zen Microphoto. It does not charge the microphoto. The pc will fully charge the microphoto in a couple of hours but I left it plugged in to the Zip-Linq for 14 hours and it did nothing. The Zip Linq may work well with other mp3 players but not the Microphoto!!",0
"Does not work!!!!!

I purchased this item at the same tine that I purchased my Creative Zen Microphoto 8 gB MP3/FM receiver (Which by the way is great!. I purchased it because the Zen can usually only be charged by hooking it up to the computer through the usb port. Since I use the Zen while I an working at the computer, this is no big deal. But I thought that if for some reason I needed to charge it up, this wall plug adapter would come in handy.Well.............. I plugged in the Zen and left it to charge for several hours and nothing happened. The battery level was the same. Soooo I let it charge all night - nothing. No difference in battery level. It's a great idea - if only it would work!",0
"Loser

This didn't work with either my IPOD Video version or my Cingular 2125 SmartPhone. Avoid!!",0
"View of Zip-Linq AC Wall Plug

very good product. Useful to me because i have a laptop, i cant leave it on overnight just to charge my MP3 player or my camera... A+++",4
"Didn't work for a Creative Zen Microphoto

Unfortunately it didn't work for my MP3 player.",0
"works well

does exactly what i needed it to do/what it says it does. i got it for my ipod; apple makes one, about $29, as you can see this one is a fraction of that price, so im happy i did a little research.",3
"Works as Advertised

I have 2 of these and I'm using them to charge various MP3 players, a PDA and a Holux GPS unit. Also powers a gooseneck USB LED light.",3
"Does not work

The device does not work. I plugged it in and it never turned green or charged my MP3 player. I had it plugged in for 9 hours. Don't waste your money.",0
"Confirmation - it does not charge an iPod shuffle

What a waste of money. I wish someone had posted before the Dec. 22 posting (which was excellent) pointing out that this device doesn't work on an iPod ""shuffle"". I spent more to ship this item than I did for the item itself, so I am also stuck with one.Rats!!!",0
"DOES NOT WORK WITH Ipod SHUFFLE

This charger will not charge an iPod shuffle. I received an email from zip-linq saying so, I also bought one and tried. They are coming out with one that will charge an iPod shuffle soon, but this is not it!! If you want this for anything else I suggest going to zip_linq and checking compatibility first. It is a good price but turned out to be a waste of money for me. Would cost more to return it than what I paid.",0
"Don't waste your time.

Bought it after reading the one review that sang its praises.Truth be told it DOES'NT work with the Creative Zen you can leave it plugged in over night... with very little change in battery level.",1
"Works until it blows up

I bought this amazing item to charge my MP3 player. It worked fantastically for one charge. I told my friends about it and they were jealous. However, it never said on the box that this item would double as a fireworks/smoking device the second time I used it! If I had known that I would have paid at least double the asking price! What a bargain! Now I am getting way more use out of it than I planned by using it as a decoration and conversation piece on my coffee table. Thanks Amazon and Zip-Linq for being so awesome!!!",0
"Nice adapter for USB charging

I got this adapter to charge my ipod, iPhone, and an HTC 8125 phone. It hasn't been a problem charging any of these, although it seems to take a bit longer (1-3 hours) to do a full charge. Usually I have done it over night, so it hasn't been a major issue. For the price, it is a nice alternative to buying an apple charger.Update:This will not charge my iPhone 4. For some reason it does not recognize the device. Had to knock off a star for that.",2
"am I lucky or something, it works with most of devices I have, including bb

I bought it because I need an AC adaptor to work with travel router (lost the original, still have USB power cable)other than working with the travel router, it also works with my pdas (Asus A626, which is not compatible with some chargers, but this one and the one with V3 do; and HP 211), all nokia phones I have (I have USB charging cable and plug adaptor), and on top of all, blackberry pearlperhaps I have some luck that it works with my devices, and, for NYC customers only, J&R; also sells it for better price",3
"Zip-Linq AC Wall Review

This item I believe is one of the best USB chargers in the world, especially for a cheap price. The size of it is not questionable because I have seen bigger ones. This is for you if you have an MP3 player that you need to charge (if you have a USB cable for it) or anything that needs charging (again with an USB cable).",4
"Universal charger

I have used this charger on all of my MP# players. Works great!",2
"Zip-Linq USB adapter

I bought this product to charge my Sansa e250 MP3 player. It works perfectly! Works with the USB cord already supplied and charges quickly. I definitely recommend this product for anyone who doesn't always like to charge thier MP3 player through their computer.",4
"Great Item as a PC Alternative Charger

I bought this as a way for my wife to charge her SanDisk Sansa w/o using the PC. It works great! Plus she can now charge her player anywhere there's a outlet...It works well, w/o any problems.",4
"Same as with other harsh reviews

I've bought every aftermarket charger for the Creative Zen MicroPhoto, and found that this and the other ones do not fully charge it..! Only the official chargers work with the MicroPhoto and Creative products, so don't waste your time and money on this wall charger or other ones. Get the official charger because it ACTUALLY works, LoL. Do you know what I do with this charger now? Nothing. It has been sitting on my floor for, how long has it been?- since I bought my Zen. Now it has a nice layer of dust and I still don't have the heart to throw it away. Maybe someday it will work? Na.",0
"Using it as a power source rather than a charger

I have a device (a svga-tv image converter) that is powered (rather than charged) by 5V USB, and when my computer went kaput, I could no longer power it.This little adapter has been plugged into the wall and powering my device for weeks continuously, with no problems. A perfect solution to what I needed - so for anyone looking for a 5V USB wall power solution, this is $5 well spent.",4
"it DOES work with 5g iPods (iPod video)

Unlike the previous reviewer, Les Ferch, who states that this product doesn't work with 5g iPods...it DOES work with them! I am charging one with it right now! See, the problem is that it sometimes seems to not charge at all and you have to unplug it a few times or disconnect the iPod from the usb cords, and then it will start charging. Sometimes you can charge it right off the bat. The first two times I tried charging my 5g iPod, it worked completely fine. It started charging right away. Then after I moved directions of the Zip-Linq wall plug, the iPod seemed to not charge anymore. Just play around with it and it will work.",4
"Perfect for the ipod shuffle

I just bought it and used it on my first road trip, I love it... It is great to not have to turn on your computer just to power up the ipod shuffle. Apple wants nearly $30 for the same charger and this one is smaller and only $4.99. A great deal.",4
"Inexpensive alternative to the Apple USB Wall charger

I bought the Zip-Linq AC Wall Plug usb adapter as an inexpensive alternative to the official Apple charger. It charges my iPod 6GB mini without any problems and it doesn't put a dent in your wallet. This charger can also be used to charge other devices such as a cell phone if you have a usb cable for that.Edit 1/12/2006:I have upgraded to a Black 4GB iPod Nano and it does charge it without any problems.Edit 7/29/2006:It charges my Samsung A920 cellphone along with the Samsung charging usb cable plugged into the zip-linq ac adapter.Edit 9/29/2008:This won't charge either my 4th Gen iPod Nano or my Samsung Smartphone. I guess it won't work with some of the newer generation electronics.",4
"Does not work with Creative Labs Zen Micro Photo

Do not waste your money, this was under recommendations, but I would NOT recommend this with your Creative Zen.My daughter purchased this after saving up for an MP3 player, this just does not seem to give enough power, we plug it in and 12 hours later it is still charging. Plug the MP3 into the computer USB and it is done in less than 2 hours.It may work fine for some other things but not the Creative Zen. It would cost more to return and they will only exchange it, so guess we are just eating the cost and S & H. I should have read the reviews before; would have seen that you get what you pay for, don't waste your money.",0
"Does NOT work with my Creative ZEN

Does NOT work with my Creative ZEN. Can leave plugged in overnight and it does NOT charge at all. Later I founf another charger I purchased did not work with the ZEN either, but the replacement charger DID work with a Sansa MP3 player. Maybe it's just the Creative product that cuses the problem?",0
"Does not work with 5G iPod (with Video)

I bought three of these after readng that they work with the iPod and provide 5V 1A output like the $30 Apple adapter. Consistent with Amazon and the Zip-Linq site, the package stated 450mA output. However, as reported elsewhere, the unit itself is slightly redesigned from what is pictured and states 5V 1A output on the adapter. So far so good. When I plugged it in, the LED on the unit lit up. I then plugged in my 5G iPod with video using the Apple USB to Dock cable. No joy. The ipod recognized it was plugged in (it came out of sleep), but the charging indicator never appeared. In fact, the battery charge indicator went down while it was plugged in. I tested a second Zip-Linq adapter to be sure and it behaved the same. So, this adapter may work to charge an iPod Shuffle or Mini, as stated in the other reviews, but it will not charge a 5G iPod. Note: The Zip-Linq site lists a white USB AC Adapter for iPod coming some time in November. Let's hope that one works with a 5G iPod.",2
"Great Alternative over having to plug into the computer

This was purchased as part of my sons birthday present for use with his Sandisk MP3 player. Does exactly as it was hoped to do. Plug the MP3 in for charging from any outlet as the MP3 was designed to be charged thru the USB port on the computer. Added alot more flexibility, convenience and ease of use. Good product. Good price. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone that has an MP3 that needed to be plugged to a computer to charge.",4
"works, but takes forever to charge

I purchased this so I could charge my creative zen microphoto, because the wall charger for that was too expensive, and I figured I might as well buy an adapter that charges any item with a usb port. This is dirt cheap, but it takes a couple of days to fully charge my zen, when it is supposed to be ready to go within 5 hours. Im not complaining too much as it is so cheap, and it at least works.**UPDATE** Nevermind, i would give this a 1 out of 5 stars, b/c this piece of junk just stopped working. When I first got it worked alright, just took forever to charge, but now it doesn't even do that. My zen will says its charging, and when I unplug it the meter is empty. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!!!!",2
"Works for Sony MP3 players

I got this to charge my Sony MP3 player (Sony NW-E005 2 GB Flash Digital Music Player (Black)). Judging from the previous reviews I felt that I was really taking a chance here.Well. I got the item in 2 days (my shipping address is downtown San Francisco, CA). Plugged it in, then in went my player. To my relief it charged fine.From reading the other reviews it looks like a bit of a gamble, but at least for the Sony MP3 player, this thing works as advertised.",3
"Listen to what they say!

Yup, thought for 10 bucks I'd give it a try. Wrong answer, save your money. Doesn't work with my creative zen micro photo. Tried to charge all night long and didn't do a thing. I just went to the creative website and found that they had the charger for the zen micro on sale for $10. Live and learn.",0
"Not a good charger

My husband and I both put our players on this connection for 24 hours - it showed charging, but at the end of over 24 hours, the devices were still not charged. I DO NOT recommend this product for anyone. Carry a laptop and plug it into that or maybe try the car charger - this one's a DUD!",0
"Dosen't work for the ZenMicro 8gb.

I bought it so I would have to spend so much on the wall addapter from Creative. But I soon found out that it lied to me. My player says that it is charging, but really it isn't!",1
"SOO COOL

I GOT MY DAUGHTER A COSMETIC SASHA PHONE AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS NOT REAL BUT IT IS SO I TOLD MY DAUGHTER YOU CAN PLAY WITH IT. SO SHE THOUGHT THE EYE SHADOW WAS BLUSH AND THE LIPSTICK WAS EYE SHADOW",4
"Great Price - Great Product!

I ordered 3 of these - one for each of our vehicles. I was a little concerned because of the inexpensive price of the charger but I have been using it for 2 months now and has worked perfectly!",4
"Great buying experience

I saw the item and bought it, it arrived in a short time, no problems.",4
"Good Product

I received this several years ago and no longer have a Nokia phone, but when I used it, it was great. No issues at all and it was super inexpensive!",3
"Works great.

I picked this up to power my GPS. It came with a USB cable that powers the unit when it is hooked up to my computer.So instead of spending another $30 for a whole power cable, I got this and it works great. The usb connector is on the side of the adapter and not the end, as you can see in the picture, but this helps keep the cable from sticking out from the dash.The usb connection fits tight and doesn't pull out by accident.It was a good buy.",4
"useful for some

Some devices need more power coming through and this device will not allow enough through to charge my BlackBerry.",2
"This thing works

I just got back from a month-long trip in which I used this little device to charge my camera, cell phone and iPod. It's really amazing. I did notice a few times that the contacts had to be aligned, but it may have been my plug-in.",3
"As good as Spiderpodium for half the price

This smart phone holder is just as good as theBreffo Spiderpodium, only it is half the price. There is virtually no difference between the products.Both work very well when inserting into the AC vent of a vehicle. I travel often and rent all sorts of different cars and have yet to find a car in which I could not contort this little guy to fit in the AC vent, in order to hold my iPhone for Navigation, music, etc.I never travel without this producat and my 3.5 mm audio cable.",4
"Spider

This iphone holder is ok. I like the idea but it isn't that easy to get it a position to hold the phone and when you do then if you get a call you have to pull it out of position verses just being able to pick up the phone. I have better results with a $5.00 phone holder I bought at the office supply store.",2
"Spider Stands

Such disgusted looks...huh? But a very sturdy space saver for the tech-nerd who has too many books, laptops and other things on his or her desk. I have two cell phone s and this purchase was a great one to help me get organized. Also, people can't walk by you without committing on them. I also have one for my IPad.",4
"Cover is a must.

If feel this cover is a must if you plan carrying you system to many venues. It surely helps from scratching you system while transporting it.",4
"Passport 250 Series Cover review

Very good cover. However, I was hoping for an enclosed bottom as well, which would allow for airline travel. This would greatly enhance this cover, for as it is now, it is mainly a padded gig bag, not a total solution for completely enclosing the amp.",4
"Required item for the P-250!!

I made the poor decision not to buy this case when I purchased the P-250. Of course, after my 2nd gig, I scratched the side of one speaker while carting it through the back hallways of a hotel. I immediately went back to Amazon and ordered this case.Please be advised that it doesn't cover the bottom. But I think it is padded enough to protect the P-250 from scratches and light bumps. This is a must have for any of Fender's P series since the plastic cover is easy to scratch and mark-up.",4
"junk

save your money! DO NOT BUY THIS!! it is a waste of money! yeah, it works really well for about a week, then the clip snaps off. if you end up not taking my advice, you will get it and realize it is the cheapest thing ever (quality wise). this is crap. don't buy it.",0
"Nice CASE!!!

The case is really nice, it really protects the phone from dirt and scratches, however, there are some flaws in its design such as it won't allow any accessories to be tied to the corner of the cell phone because the designed opened hole on the case sort of blocked the entry of any large object. Then there is the flaw of the open position of the battery chargers. The open spot is not really designed in the right angel or maybe it was just a little higher, but I can not get my battery charger plugged in without taking off the case.Other than the two flaws, the case is really nice!ps. i still don't think it's worth the price, but i was in a hurry so i didn't care as much.",2
"Best Phone so far !!!!

In terms of performance and fun, the Sanyo 4500 is clearly the best phone I have ever owned (so far).I am the ""gadget"" type of person who if forced to label my personal ""bad habits"" I would label the number one habit as being a ""tech freak"" , I have owned at least 10 cellphones over the past 6 years and the VM4500 is simply the best. This is the 1st phone that I have ever owned that I liked (nearly) everything about it,for the longest I have wanted a phone (since the old motorola startacs) with a loud ringer , my past 3 phones all had terribly low ringers on them (even after trying some of the ringer downloads).I believe the best feature on this phone is the speakerphone , it is a serious convienience to have this feature to simply eliminate having to have the phone up to your head (when put on hold or checking voicemails while driving) and like the other reader stated the speaker phone is nice and loud (no,I do not have a hearing problem :) I simply need the volume louder when in the car to get over the road noise).Personally speaking , I think the dark blue color is awsome !! The battery life is very good although I purchased a slighly heavier aftermarket battery that after frequent usage for several hours had lost only one bar of power. Personally speaking I love using the readylink feature (Sorry Nextel users , I have had both and Sprints is MUCH more user friendy).The camera/Video on the VM45OO I would rate as good to very good (but not excellent) the picture quality is much nicer than my previous Verizon Phone and Sprint's unlimited online storage site is awsome ! Signal quality I would rate as very good to excellent , after 4 months of (Heavy) usage I have had only had 3 dropped calls ,which in my opinion it is just as reliable as the Verizon service that I was previously with for 3 years , I might also add that I have noticed somewhat of a link between people who get a lot of dropped calls and lower priced phones , regardless of the carrier the cheaper phones tend to drop more calls. If I had to list something that I really dont like about this phone I would have to say the location of the earphone jack which is located on the lower left side of the phone (this works against you when you use an earbud and place the phone in your pocket) ,Thats it for now (Ive already got my eye on the MM-7400 by Sanyo) Thanks for reading !",4
"Best Cell Phone I've Used

This is simply the best cell phone I've ever used. Sure, it has lots of features 75% of the population will not use everyday...if you're in that 75%, then spending the cash for this phone probably isn't for you. However, if you're like me and got rid of your landline phone and need a solid cell phone, then this phone is great. I really like the voice dial (it's built into the phone -- you don't have to pay Sprint's fees for Voice Command for this particular phone if you know how to use it) and the speaker phone. The battery life has been wonderful. I get around 2 hours of talk time per charge and I've gotten as much as 2 weeks of standby between charges. My advice is to look over the phone's features...if you will use 75% of them on a semi-regular basis, then this is the phone for you...otherwise, find you a cheaper model and save some money. (NOTE: I only gave 4 stars because I had a couple of bugs with the phone...like it forgetting my voice dial...nothing major at all, but 5 out of 5 and it's not perfect, but it sure is close.)",3
"OK Phone, But Not Worth the Price

Reviewed this phone earlier and also had some dispariging things to say about Amazon. Strangely, my review was never posted. In any event, I've had this phone for approximately four months and I'm generally happy with it. All of the features work as advertised but it seems to be missing some very basic functionality. For example, it doesn't have a built in minutes of use timer--you have to go on-line to get your current usage. Again, OK phone but not worth the $250.00 plus cost.",2
"Big disappointment!

I purchased this phone after reading all the great reviews. Boy am I disappointed. The reception on this phone is terrible, the signal bars are misleading, calls are often dropped when 4 bars appear. The main reason I purchased this phone is for better reception and that is also the reason I will be returning it. A slick phone is useless without reception.",1
"Best. Phone. Ever.

I've used a lot of cell phones, and I was never really amazed by a cell phone. All I ever wanted a phone to do was work. After owning a motorolla that was broken more than it is was working, I really needed a phone that just worked. This phone works flawlessly. I never lose the signal, even inside. The speaker is clear, and I can allways hear the other person. Not only does this phone do everything basic, but it has more features than I could have ever imagined. Just to name a few: vga camera, CAMCORDER, speakerphone, voice dial, wireless internet, calander and to-do list. There isn't a better phone out there.",4
"A very durable phone - LOOOONG batttery life!

I have used this phone for the past 3 months and am very pleased with its performance. The battery life is indeed remarkable - I have left the phone floating in the bottom of my huge very messy briefcase/bag for over a week and not only was I able to place a call (in fact - still didn't charge it for a couple of more days and the battery, although flashing, didn't cut me off) but it wasn't any worse for the wear. It's a tough phone! Easy to use, nice screen. My only complaint would be with the speaker phone - great if you're walking around and just listening to someone speaking, but not good if you're in an area with a lot of background noise and trying to talk.",4
"Worth Every Penny!

I've had this phone now for about a week and have absolutely NO COMPLAINTS! I bought it off of Ebay brand new for a more reasonable price. I love the navy blue color, it's very unique compared to all of the silver phones out there. I don't know what another reviewer was talking about, but you CAN take self portraits while you see yourself on the screen (you just choose "self portrait" in the options screen, duh!). The viewing screen is a nice size as well. You wouldn't need any other phone after this, you have the phone,camera, camcorder,speakerphone, walkie-talkie etc. You can even make and receive calls without opening the phone! This phone is one of the best on the market right now.",4
"Great phone..... Terrible service.

I've had this phone for about three months now. The phone itself is great. The options are all there.. lots of fun. The service on the other hand is horrible. I can't even use it inside my house or the call gets dropped.I'm debating buying out of my contract to go back to my AT&T wireless service which was great. Too bad this phone isn't offered through that company.",2
"SILVER, not black

TOO BAD THE PHONE THEY MAY ACTUALLY SEND IS SILVER...",4
"BEST PHONE I HAVE SEEN

Well this is my second cell phone, the first i had was the samsung S105. I just bought it today and all i can say is OH MY GOODNESS!!!! THIS PHONE IS A PIECE OF ART.Yes, im sure you are saying YOU ARE GOING TO FAR NOW. Believe me, once you try this phone, you will agree. I dont know alot about the technical aspect, but what i do know is that this phone has great qualities and beautiful service. The video is great with a flash, it has SPEAKER PHONE AND VOICE DIALING. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR???? IT holds 51 images whic you can send to email. It also has PICTURE ID so when someone calls you, you can see a picture of them which you took. I have wanted a camera phone since they came out and was going to go with the nokia 3650 but the size is like WOAH. I was going to next the new samsung phone but its too tiny and no voice dialing or speaker phone. This is the phone , THE BEST PHONE OUT THERE.",4
"VM4500 (SCP-5500) ....IS HORRIBLE!!

I have had this phone now for a couple of months. The first one was a complete "lemon". The second one that Sprint traded for the same one in silver is horrible as well. (Now I dont even have the blue color one!) Numerous dropped calls...I mean NUMEROUS!! Sprint folks reluctantly agree that there is a manufacturing defect with this model phone. So much for the excitement of getting the "Best" sprint phone!! Another problem is that you have to repeatedly call them to tell them u r having the problem...and they think you are giving them excuses. They then want to trade you another "refurb" phone since you've had it for more then 15 days!! A bunch of "- - - -"! Anyway...My suggestion...DO NOT GET THIS PHONE!",0
"OVER CHARGING

I HAVE THE PHONE, I LOVE THE PHONE, BUT WHY PAY $499.00, WHEN YOU GET IT THE PHONE FROM SPRINT FOR $379.00, YOU WILL SAVE A $120.00",3
"Great looking phone but it pretty much ends there...

As a Sprint PCS employee and former owner of a Sanyo VM4500 this type of cell phone gets returned to us alot for refunds for the very same reasons I turned in my own VM4500. 1) If you are a current Nokia cell phone user thinking of swiching to this phone BE ADVISED that you will not I repeat will not have the excellent clear and static free calls you once had on your Nokia. You will be getting comments from the same people you talked with before saying things like "your voice sounds wierd" "I cant hear you" etc. During phone calls you will hear a CONSTANT "hissing" noise in the backround that never goes away and your voice truly sounds more dull and not as clear and natural as if you were to be using any Nokia brand. 2) Another thing you will notice if you switch from any Nokia model to this VM4500 is the absolute horrible (for lack of a better word) ringer tone selection and configuration. The majority of the assigned tones will emberrass most people in public. I give this phone ( 1 ) star for its great look and another one for its nice loud working speakerphone. So the bottom line is if you want to look "cool" and have a great looking phone...go ahead with your purchase but remember that the guy or girl next to you using his or her not so stylish Nokia will be heard alot better and more clearer than you. This post is not a matter of opinion...its a matter of fact because the two complaints mentioned above are the cause of at least one customer daily, coming into our store complaining about this Sanyo saying " I was woundering if I could change the phone I bought yesterday for another one?" We of course understand their frustration and say...sure",1
"Sprint DUH!

Nice phone but then you have to deal with Sprint. Prepare for interminable waits, multiple phone transfers and lots of automated phone trees while you attempt to accomplish the simplest tasks. Nearly every interaction concludes with "can't", "won't" or "what you need to do." Life is too short to be aggravated over cell phone service. If you haven't already made the mistake of signing up with Sprint, investigate other carriers before you do. We did not and this has been a royal pain for our business.",0
"What a waste of money.

Got this phone late November, and the screen went out 2 days later. Sprint replaced with a new one. The second phone they gave me would not store numbers. When I tried it would shut down and start up again. Got my money back. I'll wait for something new from Samsung!",0
"Sprint- Bad Service

Buyer beware... do not buy Sprint. I give them zero stars! I purchased a Treo 600 for metro Atlanta. Basically the service was very bad. I called to cancelled and charged me $112 and change. As a business customer or any customer why am I being changed for poor service. I am not going to speak bad about their customer service because they tried. But they do not understand about business relationships and how to assist the customer. If you intend to buy a phone from them get the least expensive plan first. Then will not loose as much monsy as I did for just 7 days of service.",0
"This Phone Ain't no JOKE!!!!!

WHATS REALLY GOOD WORLD???HAHAH...FIRST OFF, I'VE GOTTA GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO SANYO FOR MAKING THIS "TIGHT" PHONE..THIS PHONE IS THEE BEST OUT THERE RIGHT NOW...THE FEATURES ON THIS PHONE ARE OUTSTANDING...THE 15 SEC. CAMCORDER (WITH THE LIGHT FOR NIGHT USE) THE CAMERA WITH FLASH....ITS OUT OF CONTROL FOREAL THOUGH...IT ALSO COMES WITH THE SPEAKER PHONE WHICH IS KINDA OFF AND ON AT TIMES....IT HOLDS A LOT MORE MEMORY....I JUST RECENTLY HAD THE SANYO 8100 AND THE 4500 BLOWS THAT MODEL OUT BADLY...SPRINT HAS THE BEST SERVICE AND I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS PHONE FOR ALL YALL PHONE GEEKS...IF U WANT THE BLUE ONE I THINK YOU CAN GET IT ATY BEST BUY....I GOT MINE AT THE SPRINT STORE...AND IF U WANT THE READY LINK SERVICE...IT'S LIKE $15 EXTRA A MONTH...WELL WORTH IT PEOPLE...IF YALL GOT ANY QUESTIONS HIT ME UP AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS...LILSHAQ84@YAHOO.COM OR SHAQDADDY84@HOTMAIL.COM.......HOLLA AT YA BOY...1",4
"Great phone, but needs more functionality

I got this phone a few days ago, I switched over from my old V60 with ATT that I had for 2 years prior. It was either this one or the other Toshiba top of the line phone they had at the store. The number one reason I got this phone is the speakerphone can be used when the phone is closed, which is very convenient for my work conference calls when I'm not in the office. This is the loudest speakerphone available. You can be across the room and hear it like it was right there. I only wish the microphone was as good, you have to keep the phone close to your mouth for the other party to hear you well. The reception on the phone is better than Verizon in buildings, which is contrary to popular opinion, I know. My friend has a Verizon LG, the newest one that came out and I have better reception than her most of the time and when she has no reception I have 2 bars minimum. But there are a few blackout zones like my house where the reception isn't as good (but don't go by me, I've had 5 carriers and all 5 had problems). Whenever someone calls you, you do not need to open the phone to talk to them, you can just press the button on the side and their call is transferred to the speakerphone - that's really handy. You can also call while it's closed by saying the person's name - it dials automatically and routes the call to the speaker.The camera is great but not the best, that's the Toshiba, ditto the screen. But with this phone it is really easy to spy on people as you can turn on the camera by holding the side button without opening the phone (the camera is on the back) so you can take pictures of people without them knowing it. It has a self-portrait function that does its job, but the Toshiba is better in that respect also. The video camera makes this phone stand out from the competition at other providers, but again, the Toshiba beats this phone simply because of the quality of the video and the length allowed. However, the Toshiba has to be open to video a party other than yourself so the other person can see it. This one is better for spying. You look inconspicuous just holding the phone closed.You cannot have different backgrounds for the main LCD screen and the little one outside, it's all one picture. You can have different pictures for caller-id for people in your phonebook but this is limited by the fact that you can only store I think 20 or so pictures in the phone's memory. A small drawback is that you cannot have a banner of any kind on the main screen and the preset animations for calling and looking for service don't want to show themselves when the phone performs these functions for some reasonIn terms of the downloads for phones, Sprint is one of the worst companies out there. There is nothing good on the site to download like ringers and so on. The phone comes with all the tones you'll ever need though, a good assortment but just one full game called Bejeweled. I tried to play it but it's the stupidest game ever invented. This also has Tetris included, but it's the trial version where you can play for like 2 minutes and then you have to buy the damn thing. Each game is $2.50 to download off the website and ringers are $1.50 for the tones and $2.50 for actual songs. I've heard you can record your own ringer in the mic and assign it to the phone but I have not seen this in any of the menus. If anyone knows how to do this, please post it here.Two things that this phone lacks is a notepad right in the menu so you can quickly store a message to yourself. The v60 had that feature and it was very useful. You could get around that by saving a draft but it is very clumsy as you have to go into the menu, select yourself as the recipient and then save it.There are several things you cannot do while this Sanyo is closed that you could do with other phones: you can't lower the volume or put the phone on vibrate by pressing the up/down keys, you'll have to open it for that to happen. Neither can you record your voice from the outside without opening it and going into the menu.For those of us who have had a Motorola at any time in our lives knows that the most annoying this about it is when you get a low battery the phone signals really loudly and keeps beeping until you either turn it off or charge it. This ""feature"" cannot be turned off. Even when you put the phone on silent, the beeping would persist! Well, with this one it's much better. The battery indicator just becomes empty and red so you know what's going on but it doesn't bother you.Battery life is OK. I have to charge mine at least twice a day... but I am an atypical user because I use the speakerphone on full blast for hours at a time and that kills the battery life. I love the blue color, it's different from all these damn silver things everyone has. The user interface is fine, the 'back' button is the best facet of that, extremely intuitive.The bottom line is that if the most important thing for you is the camera and a good screen, get the Toshiba because it has better resolution than this Sanyo. But if you want a phone for what it was made for -- great communication and a user-friendly interface, then this is the phone for you.",3
"Best Phone Ever

I just cancelled the horriffic Nextel service. The VM4500 has everything you can imagine eg..phone, camera, video camera, speaker phone and crisp color screen. The sound quality is top notch and the Readylink service (PTT) is acutally more clear than Nextel. I actually got more minutes for the money than Nextel and Sprint service is a LOT better (i've been with Nextel for about a year and all they gave me was a headache).",4
"this phone is awesome

I had this phone over a year now, I drop it many times and I mean many...many times... the battery comes flying out...there are dents here and there but the phone works great. Its a sturdy phone.The only thing is my phone is all scratched up. I had numerous phones and carriers in the past and this phone is diffinitely one of the best. I recommend it.",4
"Great phone

I first got my 4500 (blue) back in April of 2004. I always lost reception and dropped calls. I put up with it for a year and a half TOOO LONG. i went into a sprint service center and they gave me a new one. . and now this new same model works PERFECTLY!! i have yet to drop a call!!! i say my first one was a bad apple!! The battery life is excellent. i love every bit about my phone!! BUT i think i want one of those new PDAs!!! ;)i give the 4500 an A!!!",4
"PLEASE READ!! THIS WILL EXPLAIN LOWER REVIEWS!!

Quick review: ONLY buy this phone if it is hardware version 2.01 or higher. The original hardware version (1.01) is full of bugs and problems, and is NOT worth your money. It's JUNK. The NEW version (2.01) is AWESOME, and you will love it, and get good reception where others are searching for signal. This new phone is by far the best cell phone I've ever owned (no joking), and I've had 15-20 phones at least. The camera is good for a phone built in, the video camera is cool, and I love the unlimited Vision service. The PTT (radio/walkie-talkie) is cool to, but seems overpriced to me, but you don't HAVE to have that service just b/c the phone is ready for it. In all, I have NO COMPLAINTS about this phone. For more explanation, keep reading. If I've already answered you're questions, you can stop reading now. Ok, the first scp-5500 I had was a refurb, sent to me to replace a defect 5300. Keep in mind the scp-5500 and VM-4500 are IDENTICAL, no matter what anyone else says. Here's the main thing to keep in mind when deciding to purchase this phone: the original hardware version (which is usually the silver ones) are loaded with bugs. When I first got my original 5500, it was ok, but gradually got worse and worse reception over time, until it got to the point that I could not get signal unless I hooked up to an external antenna. I was at the point that I hated the phone and was ready to disconnect service with sprint. I had the handset into a sprint store to have it serviced by a sprint technician 3 times within a month, and all they would tell me was that they reflashed the software, and the phone should be better. Never hapened. Even though the phone was under warranty AND I had the additional handset insurance, they would do nothing but order me another REFURBISHED phone. The sprint representative I was dealing with told me they would normally give me a new phone in this case, but they were out of stock. Another customer next to me asked about the EXACT same phone, and it was magically in stock. I finally went to another store, and explained my problems and anger with Sprint in general to a representative there, who had my phone looked at by a sprint technician, and gave me a BRAND NEW PHONE a minute later. The NEW hardware version, 2.01 absolutely ROCKS!! I get signal where others have nothing, the phone has exceptional sound, I cannot complain about this phone at all except for the battery life. I use my cell phone A LOT however, probably much more so than most people, so I have ordered an extended battery. The normal phone user would most likely have no problems with this phone. Bottom line: under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you buy a phone that is the original hardware version. ONLY get hardware version 2.01 or higher. You WILL love it!! I would highly recommend the holster from a Sprint store (yes, they're $20 instead of $5 at the mall, but they hold the phone much better), the car charger of course, and the data cable. You can hook the phone up to your laptop via the data cable, and if you have the Vision service (which you should), you can surf the 'net for FREE! I LOVE THAT!!!",4
"Finally a Phone that Lasts

I purchased this phone up around Dec 2003, and as of Feb 2005 this phone is just as fabulous as it was the first day of purchase! I've had many phones over the years and I never considered myself rough or tough on my cell but somehow after 3-4 months the phone became utterly useless making me regret getting the ""deal"" phone. You know the phone that just happens to be on sale and is practically the same price as it would take for a pair of movie tickets.I found with other phones dropped signals grew rampant shortly after purchase, and battery life decreased to about 2 short length phone calls. But with this phone, the standby power lets this phone last up to atleast 2 days full power, so I can actually make phone calls while not at home tied to the base or in the car connected to the charger!I personally don't feel that I needed a camera or even worse video capabilities with my cell BUT I need a speakerphone. I'm not a fan of headsets, and since it's now against the law (in my area of the country) to drive with a phone in the drivers hand, the speakerphone option is excellent. This cell totally delivers with the speaker, and 90% of the time the person on the other side of the call doesn't even realize that they're on speaker! Plus they can actually understand what you're saying even if you're not close!Sadly I wish they hadn't discontinued this phone. It's a beautiful phone with the crystal clear screen. Quite a preformer a year later!",4
"This thing rocks

I purchased this phone two days ago, after I decided that I didn't want to go through the trouble and poor customer service with AT&T Wireless...especially after it was purchased by Cingular. I ended up saving a good $200 for switching and I'm pleased with my purchase. The Amazon.com editorial covers all the bases. This is an excellent phone. Perhaps the naysayer got a lemon or didn't fully charge the battery, or ventures into buildings and places with poor reception or copper lined ceilings which do interfere with cell phone signals. I did not need a manual to operate the phone, buttons and options are very intuitional. Clarity of calls is exceptional, perhaps even too loud. Numerous features are available to customize your phone and if you're like me, will be tinkering with it for months. The complaint I do have with the phone is the cost of the extras, such as downloads/uploads.",3
"this phone is nice......but......

i agree with the others..this phone is great and easy to use.....i'm glad i got this phone....they give you 2months free pcs vision but the webaccess is slow and not currently working...i've had the phone for a few days.....the speaker phone is good at times..ppl can't tell you are on the speaker phone..but at times ppl can't hear at all....the only negative thing is AMAZON SENDS YOU SILVER PHONE AND NOT THE COOL NAVY BLUE ONE SHOWN.......",4
"Worst Reception Ever

I got this phone 3 weeks ago and I am already returning it. It had the worst reception from all the phones I've had. I live about a mile from a Sprint tower and calls are dropped all the time. My wife has a Samsung i-500 and that phone never drops a call in the house.I tried going on the web on both phones at the same time, her phone worked without any problems. My phone did not even connect.I've tried the web access and tried making calls from many different places and most of the time it just does not work. Last week I spent 20 minutes trying to make a call. Twice it went through just to be dropped within seconds. The phone showed a strong signal, then it dropped a few bars, then back up, etc. I never had these problems on the same area with my 3.5 years old Motorola Timeport.Also, the camera quality is nowhere near all it's hyped up to be.",1
"Not Worth It!

The phone has a ton of features and if it worked as it is supposed to, it would be a great phone. I was pulled in by the blue color. However, the phone has major power issues. My first one kept losing power and cutting off as if the battery had been disconnected. The second, a refurbished replacement, would not take a charge...so after two days with that one, I'm off to get a third one. There are cheaper phones that are much more reliable, and that you will be more satisfied with.",0
"Best sprint phone

expensive but perfect in every way, great battery life, takes great videos",4
"Great features but short on implementation

Switched from ATT specifically to get this phone. Initially worked fine. With time began dropping calls and not putting calls through even with 4 bars of service. Went to a Sprint store and they told me this is a common problem with this phone and they are working on a software upgrade. Tried to live with it for another week, but when your phone doesn't work for an hour here and there it becomes a problem. Went to another Sprint store and they said they have no idea if or when there will be a fix, in fact the associate never even heard about this being an issue. Anyway the Sprint warehouse was out of stock, so he gave me a Toshiba VM-4050 to use for now. After using both phones I think I will stick with the Toshiba. Bells and whistles are nice, but I have a cell phone so I can use it, not to look cool. At least the Toshiba works all the time, and has most of the features of the Sanyo plus a better screen.",0
"Great phone...if it works.

I purchased this phone in March of 2004. At first, it worked great, just like my Sanyo 5300. Then in May I began experiencing numerous problems - people would say they called me but the phone would never ring nor would it show up in my missed call log, dropped calls all the time when the signal strength was on 4 bars and the endless redialing loop, i.e. the phone would keep redialing a number and never place the call. Sometimes it would be stuck in the redialing loop for over 30 minutes! I took the phone to my local Sprint store where they updated the software. This did not fix the issues so I took it back to the store. They tested the phone and it failed their testing so Sprint is going to replace my phone under their 1-year warranty program.Let me say I take good care of my phone - never dropped it, keep it in a case - it is in mint condition. (The lady at the Sprint store even commented that my phone was in such great shape.) I have read on other web sites that individuals with this make/model of phone are experiencing the same problems. During the time the phone actually worked, it was great. However, it should not go haywire in 2 months. I am glad I am getting a replacement phone but the inconvenience of it all is frustrating.",0
"Great phone

The so-called "sprint employee" california-usa-1 obviously hasn't seen hard sales statistics on this phone, because not only is it popular -- very hard to find in stores here in new york -- but everybody who has one loves it, so I don't understand his "high return rate." Maybe just in his store because he's so happy trashing it. He probably got a hidden agenda. I have this phone, and I don't work for Sanyo or GE (Sanyo's partner), and I tell you this is a totally fun and functional phone. It's the best phone I've purchased. Of course every phone has some problems, this one for example could use better battery life, but just look at how ugly Nokia phones are, and how flimsy and obscene Samsung phones look, and you'll appreciate the good styling on this phone. And the great many functions work well and also mesh well with the fun factor. If you are with Sprint and have some extra cash get this phone.",4
"Sorry Sanyo, your VM4500 needs a new mic. & ringer tones.

I have to agree with the Sprint employee that posted a review on here. This phone has the coolest look but when it comes to its microphone and ringer tone selection it just plain SUCKS! People tell me my voice sound pretty bad and when i get closer to the mic. they say I sound like im hyperventalating. Also there is not one ring tone I like. I guess Sayno/Sprint wants us to pay and download the nice tones which im not going to do. To top is off Sprint charges its customers $15.00 a month to use the walkie talkie feature! Im returing this phone tommarow because I hate it. And im never going to get a Sanyo Cell again!",0
"This phone is not too shaby

This phone does indeed have the most features any Sprint phone I've purchased, but if you already have a contract with Sprint you will have to pay the full price. But it's worth it if you like that techie type of stuff.",3
"Cool phone

this phone is great but the price is too high if it was lower alot of people were going to buy this phone every thing is great and i am happy of this phone if u all think so u can buy this phone too because it gots everything",4
"Nice look; bad reception

I currently own this phone and I bought it the first week in January because of the sleek design. The phone is physically appealing and has a few nice features. But, thats the only good thing that I saw in this phone-the features-. The reception is terrible and the phone will tell me that it is charging, when of course, it really isn't. This phone also loses signal while all four bar icons are still on the screen. I also have contacted sprint on numerous occasions and I was informed that if I wanted another cellular phone I would have to pay retail value-I already paid retail value for the cellular phone ($411 to be exact)-. We must remember that the main reason that we buy cell phones are for calling purposes, then the features the phone has to offer. I give the features a 5 out of 5 but the actual phone and its reception, I give it a 1 out of 5.",2
"Phone Okay, Sprint Not and Combined No Good.

The phone is okay, but for the price it is not. Many phones now a days have similiar feature to this Sanyo VM4500, but alot cheaper with better carriers. My experience with sprint has been terrible. Even with their new investment of improving their network and service, it is pretty much still no good. You hear hissing in the background and the connectivity bars are all misleading. You can have 4 bars and still have it ""digitally roam"" and the dropped calls are just annoying. I think it's always better to go with Verizon.- tech saavy a.j.",1
"Great Until You Get to the Camera

This phone has a lot of great features, and a lot of rave reviews. It was my top choice for a new phone...until I tried it in the store. There it took FIVE SECONDS from when you hit the button, while in camera mode, to when it actually could be bothered to take the picture. At which point, if you've moved the phone to try to figure out what's wrong, or your subject has moved, or the funny thing you were trying to capture, you now have a nice shot of the ground.Some people may not mind that, or may just accept it, especially with all the other great features, but it would drive me insane. Instead try out Toshiba's VM4050, with essentially the same features but the best picture quality, best screen quality, and it takes pictures instantly, even in motion. Or the Samsung VM-A680, which is only slightly slower than the Toshiba, and just lacks speakerphone. (Everyone keeps talking about speakerphone, but really, who needs it? I know I don't.)",1
"The best package of a cell phone and organizer

I have found nothing I hate about the phone, the toshiba that sprint has coming out just doesn't suit me as well as sanyo and isn't my style. This phone does all I ask of it. As did my last phone I had, I'll gets lots of use out of it before I upgrade once more in the future",4
"Great phone, great features

FULLY LOADED PHONE, SO FAR BEST ON THE MARKET.",4
"Don't buy!

This phone is flashy and has some fun features, however I don't feel that it is worth the materials that it is made from! Sprint has a great eye for new technology, yet they never seem to know how to use it properly. I can never seem to get a signal now that I have purchased this phone, and either the "network" or phone is constantly malfunctioning. I'm already on my second phone due to manufacturer faults and would not recommend it to anyone!",1
"whoever says this phone is dumb, is dumb themselves

honestly this is the best phone i've had in years. it has a digital camera that takes clear pictures when taken in high quality resolution and also takes pretty decent videos for a camcorder hybrid. as for that guy from houston that said this phone sucks, READ THIS! you CAN set a different ringtone for each contact in your phonebook AND you can also set personalized images for when somebody calls...for example you can take a picture of your friend and set it so that everytime he or she calls you, their picture shows on the external and internal lcd. ALSO, you can view the pictures you take without using a PC. all you have to do is select the picture, go to its options and click expand..and VOILA!this phone is truly one of a kind. i've had it for almost a month now and it has been through hell in that time. i've dropped on the street, it's fell off the top of my table, it got wet in the rain and it still works at the optimum level. the sound quality and reception is excellent compared to the samsung N400 and sanyo 8100..which happen to be the last two phones i owned. so to everyone out there that's still debating about whether to buy the phone or not... BUY IT. it really is worth the money. besides if you're a new sprint customer and you purchase it from amazon.com, you get back more than half of the money you spend on the phone.",4
"Anyone else have power problems.

I picked this phone up when it first came out. I have had nothing but problems with the battery. Now dont get me wrong with a fully charged battery this phone is excellent. But dont expect your blissfull feelings to last very long because very quickly it will no longer take a charge. I come back now to see it was discontinued. Lame. Oh",0
"Great phone ever had

i like this phone that it has every but everyone i know never buys it because too much money if they lowerd it a little more every one i know will be running to buyn this phone i am sure they will because it is a cool phone and i have no problem with this phone.",4
"VM4500 is horrible!!!!!

There are numberous problems with the Sanyo VM4500. Just do a search on Google and you will see. As for my situation, I bought 4 of these phones for my family. 1 worked for a couple of days and had to be replaced. Another worked for 3-4 weeks and then started dropping calls. This phone would show 4 bars and we would be sitting next to her and try to call her phone and it would never ring. The 3rd and 4th phones have trouble with connecting to network - which by the way, takes MINUTES! Thank God we have not been in an emergency situation and have to wait to connect to the network. And in some cases, like this morning, the phone couldn't even find the network, so it put me in "Digital Roam." I hate this phone and would do anything to get rid of it.",0
"THIS PHONE IS THE BEST PHONE OUT THERE

WELL WHAT CAN I SAY , I HAVE HAD THE SANYO 5150 , 5300 AN NOW THE 5400 THIS IS THE BEST PHONE OUT THERE IN THE MARKET, SPRINT HAS THE BEST SIGNAL , I HAVE BEEN WITH ATT , VERIZON, CINGULAR, AN AT WORK I HAVE NEXTEL AN THERE SERVICE SUCKS , I READ SOME OF THE MESSAGES SOME OF THE READERS PUT ON AN SOME SAID THEY HAD DROP CALLS WHEN THEY HAD FULL SERVICE MEANING THEY HAD 4 BARS WELL THERE IS A BATCH OF SANYO VM 4500 OUT THERE THAT ARE DEFECTIVE PHONES , THAT SOMETIMES EVEN IF U TAKE THEM TO THE SPRINT PCS STORE TO GET THEM CHECKED THEY WILL PASS THE TEST , I HAD THAT PROBELM WITH MY FIRST VM 4500 THEN I CHANGED IT THE SECOND DID THE SAME THING AN THEY COULDNT FINE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT SO THEY CHANGED IT , KNOW I GOT A GOOD UNIT AN ITS WORKING LIKE A SANYO PHONE SUPOSED TO BE, ITS WORKING FINE , EXCELLENT. THE READY LINK IS AWSOME AN THE REST OF ITS FETURES THIS IS THE BEST PHONE I HAVE EVER HAD AN EVEN I HAD SOME PROBLEM WITH THE FIRST 2 PHONES SANYO IS STILL ON TOP AS THE BEST CELLPHONE COMPANY.",4
"Bad Service From Amazon.com

The phone are awesome by the service from Amazon.com are suck. I ordered 5 Sanyo VM4500 on 1/25/04, on the day, they support to deliver the phone to me, the stated that they delay my shipping until March. The phones are awesome phone but the services from Amazon.com are suck.",4
"Avoid this dumb phone.

When you buy a very expensive, top of the line phones with a lot of stuffs (such as camera), you expect that convenient features which are almost standard in very cheap/free phones should be there too. Not so. For example $700 tag Treo 600 does not have voice dialing, no voice memo. This one, which is dedicated mainly to phone features and currently most expensive among any cell phones, does not have the ability of assigning different ring tones to different phone numbers in the contact list for incoming calls. What this means is that while you drive if there is a phone call you have to actually look at the phone to see who is calling. If you know who is calling by different ring tone you can choose not to talk at that point. Also, this means that you cannot set anonymous calls to vibrate or do nothing mode.Don't expect that since this phone is expensive it will include most of the hardware that is necessary. Unlike Samsung/LG phones which are much cheaper, this one does not provide a cradle. In order to use it as a PDA, you will need USB cable, which is not provided. You will have to purchase separately. That is not all. You will also have to purchase two different software. One for Contact List Sync, another for pictures/ring tones. You end up paying $100 more to make use of this phone properly. But then the whole thing will not be as you expected or you like.Low resolution screen. Doesn't look sharp, but very grainy. Pictures don't look good. Disappointing quality. Buttons are too small to use (I don't have big hands). Direction buttons are ugly to use and not intuitive. The only reason I had to buy is that it has a speaker phone that I really need. If you don't need speaker phone, go for Samsung phones. They are much much better, solid, ergonomic phones. Considering the overall quality of this phone, it should be around $150. Too much over-priced with low quality. I strongly suggest that you go to the Sprint Store and compare with the Samsugn phones. Don't simply buy this one according to the reviews in Amazon.I just wonder how other people can give five star rating for this phone. I am using it everyday, and I have to ""grin"" every time I use. There are better phones in much better price. What is frustrating me is that it is less convenient and has less cell phone features than LG/Sprint phone that I used three years ago (just for one year though).There are a couple of good things for this phone though which deserves at least one star. First it has a damn good speaker phone feature. And you can use it like walkie talkie with other Sprint phones that have ReadyLink feature, whic I really don't use.NOTE: I have some information about free software for downloading pictures/information from phone to PC (and vice versa). It is called BitPim (http://bitpim.sourceforge.net/). Unfortunately, the developers seem to have Samsung VGA1000, and Sanyo VM4500 is not supported. And there is no plan for future support. I already tried. It doesn't work. Sigh...",0
"Best Phone: Sanyo quality flip phone + speakerphone

I took few minutes of my busy times to tell the world about my experience using this new phone. If you think you loved or admired the Sanyo SCP-5300, this one will blow your mind.1- The speakerphone makes it one of the biggest difference. I leave the phone on my desk, speakerphone on, work on my laptop while talking...the mic captures my voice very well: Can hands-free calls get any better than that?The speakerphone volume is so loud I keep it at less than the middle. Incredible! A button on the side easily enables you to to take calls without opening the phone and hear the caller over the speakerphone...just so practical.It features many practical little options that make huge difference with the 5300. On top of many other bells and whistles, you can take 15-sec videos and send them in seconds to another pcs phone or email.I went thru the Sanyo SCP-4500, 4700, 4900, 5300 and now VM-4500. There's no doubt this is The phone I'm going to keep.",4
"Great Phone

I've had this phone for a few weeks and I love it, the speakerphone is great and Sprints coverage around the Boston area is fantastic (came from att gsm -- biggest nightmare ever). The voice dialing is the most accurate I've seen on a phone. HOWEVER, I do think that the menu system could be more customizable (be able to assign more then one shortcut) and I do not like the fact that they do not display how long the call was in the call logs. Also the phone is a little big but it is light for its size. I would definitly recommend this phone to anyone who likes to have everything in a phone, and is willing to deal with its size. I love it and would not trade it for any other phone on the market.",3
"Very happy with this power-user phone

Unlike some of the reviewers here on this board, I've owned a Sanyo vm4500 for almost two months, and I agree with everything the Amazon official reviewer says about the phone. It's absolutely the best phone out there right now. Some say the new Toshiba video phone (also for SPRINT PCS) is better, but to me the Toshiba looks a bit too big and bulky, and you just don't feel the word "fun" when you look at it, vs. the cutie looks of the vm4500.As a cellular phone this one gets top-notch reception. I live on the outskirts of Cambridge but I get four full bars all the time, and a coworker also loves its reception out in Lexington, where Verizon and AT&T (worst service) tend to fade out quickly. I understand Verizon has better nationwide coverage overall, but for me SPRINT is good and this phone does a faby job of keeping connected.I won't list the amazing number of power features you get with this phone. The user interface is amazingly intuitive, and you gotta love the bright screen! The buttons are easy to push and are backlit for evening usage. The pictures are not Canon S400 like but pretty decent for a camera phone. And, of course, the video clips! Only 15 seconds, but this is absolutely a God-send when you have little kids and you don't want to carry a camcorder or bother with video editing later.This is a totally cool phone that makes everyone drool when they see it.",4
"Only drawback: Battery

I've been using this phone for about 4 weeks now. I have used Nextel in the past and the new Sprint Ready Link PTT capabilities are nearly equal to the Direct Connect feature from Nextel.What I like about this phone:-compact size-camera that takes "ok" still and moving pictures-easy upload of pictures to web-downloadable ringtones-PTT-reception is very goodWhat I don't like about this phone:-The PTT is not error correcting. What that means is that since the PTT from Sprint is essentially VOIP (voice over Internet) -- if your phone can't connect to the Internet is stops with this honking error message. Rather than retry it sits there waiting for you to press a key to acknowledge the error. This unfortunately disqualifies the phone for serious use by many companies.-Battery life seems very short. I believe this is because of the Ready Link constantly communicating with the Internet. I'm getting maybe a day of medium use.-The ReadyLink tones sound like something that should be on a Barbie walkie talkie for kids. Believe me half the time you'll never hear the. Oh - and they need an alert feature too.",4
"better in every way

I've been using my new vm4500 for 1 week since i tragically washed my 5300 without insurance. i was very skeptical about dropping the cash for this phone, and without any rebates, it's pretty pricey. after reading several positive reviews, i picked it up at best buy for $350 and and never regretted it. The navy color has really grown on me and unlike an earlier reviewer, i don't feel the phone is large at all. especially with the slimmer battery (which has performed wonderfully) it definitely feels slimmer than my old 5300 did. programs run faster (pac-man smokes now) and i like the menu. the video recorder is a sweet plus to go along with the camera. i subscribed to mobitv, the live tv package, and it's pretty sweet as well. as soon as the frame rates get a little faster, this is going to be an excellent option. the audio is beautiful through the speaker. the only thing i haven't tried yet is the ready link, only because i don't know anyone else who has a rl capable phone yet. voice dialing is right on, and other than the stupid ""my buddy"" dog that hops around the screen (you can easily turn this off through the display menu), i would say this phone is as perfect as it gets for right now. i've owned a nokia, a lg, a kyocera, a samsung, and this is my second sanyo. no doubt, sanyo, and the vm4500, is the way to go if you want a loaded out phone that is functional and fun.",4
"All around excellent phone

I have had this phone 2 weeks. I switched from AT&T; who has just about the worst service of all the major phone carriers. I never had signals going into buildings with AT&T; and the Nokia 6310i (more a fault of AT&T; rather than the Nokia). I ate the ... early termination fee, I was that fed up with AT&T.; I live in Orange County, CA. The service with Sprint at least in all the places I have gone thus far has been FANTASTIC!! I have been all over OC, gone up to Victorville, and to Torrance, with 4 bar reception almost everywhere! The reception on this phone is without equeal. My brother and several of my friends have Samsung phones with Sprint service. When they have 0, 1 or 2 signal strength bars, I have 4 bars, full strength!! The phone you choose absolutely can make an impact on the quality of reception, and a reduction in ""lost signal""/""dropped calls"". It pays to buy a high end phone rather than struggle with the ""free after rebate"" or even the [money] after rebate phones. Yes [money] is a ton of money, but for me who uses about 2000 minutes/month, it is absolutely worth it.The speaker phone is great. I have used it several times, this is one of the reasons I wanted this phone. The video clips while only 15 seconds in length each, are a lot of fun and include sound. I do think the one area Samsung is better is the quality of the image from the camera. I think photos are somewhat but not significantly cleaner looking with the Samsung. However, with bright lights or direct sunlight, the image from the camera in the VM4500 phone seems to be overcome and hide the main object you are trying to take a photo of. But beyond that, NOTHING currently available from any other carrier is as good as this phone, in my humble opinion. I do wish the phone had bluetooth and modem capabilities however.The voice dialing features built into the phone work wonderfully. You don't need to pay the $5/month to Sprint to have their voice dialing service as voice dialing is built into the phone. You can attach voice dialing to 30 phone numbers.If you are a heavy talker like me, I would buy the extended battery especially if you use the web, camera, and video clip funtions much. The extended battery doesn't add that much depth to the phone either. You can extend battery life significantly if you turn off some of the ""bells and whistles"" the phone has. Things such as sound and animation when the phone is turned on or off. Shorten the length of time the displays and kepad are lit after a phone call is completed. Turn off the Nextel like ""Push To Talk (PTT)"" service Sprint now offers, called ""Ready Link"" if you don't know anyone else that has Sprint service with a PTT capable phone. The PTT function when enabled is constantly on, communicating with a cell tower waiting for an incoming PTT call and eats up battery life. Turn off the flashing led's which notify you of events like missed calls, received voice/text/email messages, etc. The lights are cool looking, but unless you are in a meeting or a movie theatre, they are not necessary. Turn off the GPS tracking function which is continuously sending location information to the nearest cell tower to track where you are (Did you know that phones are now doing that?). Emergency 911 calls however will still be able to track you but that is good. All these functions I just mentioned are cool, but not necessary all the time, and as a result contribute to a shorter battery life. By turning off or shortening the time in use of these functions, I have been OK with the standard battery, but I bought the extended just to have in case.I would have ranked the phone 5 stars had it had the previously mentioned bluetooth and modem capabilities. All in all, I absolutely love this phone. A friend of mine 1 week earlier signed up with and bought the Verizon/LG6000 camera phone. I prefer all the features of my Sprint/Sanyo VM4500. The reception seems to be about equal with both phones in the area we live. However the LG6000 camera is really, really bad, especially at night. Just FYI.",3
"You will not be sorry

I used to have the A600 from Samsung (the one with the roatating display) until I tragically lost it one night. I was uninsured and nobody else carried that phone anymore. So I went to Radio Shack and found the VM4500. I didnt get a rebate so I was a little skeptical about paying $370.00 for a cell phone but I finally decided to go for it. Now I am glad I lost that other phone. This phone has many impressive features, including the video camera/digital camera, and the speakerphone, not to mention the dual color displays. For a Sprint phone, the battery lasts a while, and it charges fast (about 45 minutes). The phone's LED's on the back are really bright when you use them when taking pictures or videos. In fact I cant look at them for very long, in the dark they are almost blinding. Theres also a cool little multicolored LED in the middle of the video lights which has many functions you can assign to it. The speakerphone is REALLY loud and very clear, this blows away even most land line speaker phones. I havent used the ReadyLink service because I dont know a single person with a Sprint phone besides me. The keys and screens are nicely illuminated. I like the fact that you can start the camera and place a call without even opening the phone. Another thing I found interesting was that text messages go directly to the phone instead of going to that Sprint SMS mailbox thing. You still have to go there to send a reply but apparently (according to the phone) you wont have to soon. This phone also has A LOT more memory than the other Sprint phones. All in all this phone is worth more than the price that I payed for it. I love it, and I'm positive you'll love it too.",4
"Simply awesome!

The features on this phone are great. The menus are easy to navigate and there are mini-help/info buttons for most features.The digital camera is quite impressive when you bump the quality up.The only downside I've found is that there aren't more speed dial options, and the ""alarm"" is modeled as a ""callback alarm.""This phone is amazing. I hate to rub it in, but I have the blue one ;) ...I upgraded from a 3 year old, standard, non-color, non-cam, non-feature samsung and I couldn't be happier now!Also, extended battery boasts 5.25 hrs talk time, and is very worth every penny!",4
"Sanyo VM4500/SCP-5500

So I like the phone alot. It is my first color/camera/3g phone. So far I am very impressed. I was a little mad about it not being blue. I think the silver kinda makes it look like every other phone on the market. I am having a problem with the IP services always timing out. But that could be a problem with sprint. I love the speaker phone. Having used nextel for the last 3 years you kinda get used to it. The screen is very nice...excellent resolution and color. Battery life is ok. I would defenitly recommend the phone.",3
"Amazing phone with so many uses

I found the Sanyo VM4500 to be great. The reception is great, no dropped calls. Those mentioning dropped calls might challenge the service rather than the phone. I've used the picture and video features at work as well as at kids events. The online web picture sharing is way cool! I found a great deal on a case, car charger, AC charger and extra battery on eBay for $8. I've had most phones made since the Motorola "Brick". This phone is by far superior and the features and "toys" make it a must have. Even hooking up the laptop and surfing the web works great! For that you'll need a third party software and a data cable found easily on the web. Easy to use, easy to carry, great reception, pretty good high resolution pictures(while only a few in memory) and the 15 second videos with sound that can be emailed or sent to another phone makes this handset the best one out there today! Well done Sanyo! The only negative is the battery life is a bit too short, but hey, it is after all functioning as a camcorder most of the day! :-)",3
"charger

got it very quickly and in good condition, I'm thankful fo the sturdy packaging since USPS tends to destroy anything that isn't. The charger itself is good, it lights up when it use and charges my phone fully in a decent amount of time. Have had it for months and don't suspect I'll need to replace it anytime soon.",4
"Not for use with LG Rumor Touch

I purchased this charger to replace a LG STA-U34WDI charger for my daughter's Sprint LG Rumor Touch cell phone. Her dog had chewed and destroyed the plug and cable.This replacement arrived and I find that it is meant to replace a LG STA-P52WS charger which uses a wider micro-usb plug than the LG STA-U34WDI charger.Also, both the original LG STA-P52WS and the STA-U34WDI chargers have an output of 700 milliamperes. This inferior replacement only has a rated output of 350 milliamperes.That's half the output of the original chargers!Avoid this inferior unit and look elsewhere.",0
"One sweet looking phone.

Thin, agile, definetly the coolest looking phone available right now.I personally can't wait for the Apple/Motorola iPhone with iTunes music store integration. It is rumored Cingular has already made a deal to carry the phone. Once available, I will be getting myself one of those and pass the RAZR onto my gf.",3
"would love to buy

would love to buy this phone. but have an account with cingular and they say i have to wait till my account is up gradable but can't tell me when it is, or the months change every time i try to get the phone at a discount. but like your price and would like to purchase and upgrade my account for more peck time minutes",4
"i got a v3 razor silver

At the time before I got the v3 I had verizon. I had verizon for 4 years and loved it had 2 startacs (remember those!) lost both of them in one year. Bought a cheesy phone in till I was ready for a upgrade a lg510 (paid full price for junk you know how that goes!) got sick of it because it was junk. So I bought a 740i BMW used and it came with some optional timeport Motorola bmw phone came in very clear with verizon it was like a improved startac no color screen or nothing I do like the outside call id screens all my phones have had them. I don't like nokia's I am all about flip phones another thing I never liked were Nextel's you always hear other people yapping away making a racket I hate that. Okay ill admit it I thought it was cool at first but the service in mass is not very good. I like to talk on a phone not walkie-talkie. So someone broke my bmw window and stole my timeport L.So I got a Motorola v60 (worst mistake ever) I heard that that was the Mercedes optional phone in the s class so I figured id give it a try. I got the one before the push to talk verizon thing and it had a different style antenna a little cherry tree looking thing had a steam with a pull out antenna that came out a couple of inches or so and it always liked to break. So I replaced the antenna the first time grand wireless(a verizon retailer) told me that it had a lifetime warranty on the new antenna a couple weeks goes by and I go to take a call while I am walking on my lunch break and it broke again and I lost the broken part of the antenna the top of it and I did not know that you had to have all the pieces of the antenna in order to get a new one that's kind of hard to do when the things only the size of your index fingernail so I had to pay another 49.99 for an antenna and I keep having the same problem losing the broken part so I went threw probably 4-6 of those things now I was getting ok service with my latest phone the v60. Around the time I was spending all this money on defective antennas my father bought an lg vx6100 camera phone (the thing always acted up dropping calls the whole nine yards). in the meantime my 4 year contract was up I was going to renew with verizon even though they were starting to fall off. They were on top for a while so I was waiting on the new at the time Motorola V710 my friend also got a vx6100 and it always went into silent or driving mode and was supposedly easier to use then a Motorola. I always liked Motorola and found the menu just fine I don't care for lg phones (verizon claims there the best).Apparently lg makes flat screens my friend bought a 42inch lg widescreen HDTV one for 3300 from [...] my other friend had the sharp aquis 37 inch both of them have HDTV my friend with the sharp paid $2400 for his tv its bigger clearer way nicer the lg flatscreen is hurting trust me it comes in very unclear(kind of got of topic sorry)So here's the rundownI went to 3 different grand wireless locations nobody had the new at the time v710 in stock(they were all waiting on it or something) so I looked around the mall thinking what to get. I saw the v3 commercial thought it was kind of stupid looked like a girls phone that would just break by touching it. It was not in till I went to cingular and saw it when I really fell in love with it but they wanted CLOSE TO FOUR HUNDRED Dollars there was no way I was going to pay that for such a slim and delicate looking phone. The guy told me he could do it for Thee Hundred Fifty Dollars still did not attract me a 2 year agreement with a new company is a stressful decision. At this time I thought about saying screw it and getting a nextell They got very expensive plans and my friends with them make them seem like the ""thing to have"" but none of them had service and I hated calling them and hearing please hold while the nextell customer your are trying to reach is located and after wasting your minutes it goes to there voicemail. So that was out t-mobile had slightly cheaper plans then cingular. Another one of my friends had cingular before his nextell and got rid of his cingular shortly after they joined with AT&T; when I found this out is when I was really interested and I then I found this amazing deal online at some site I forget were it was some fathers day special my mom told me about it after I told her I was going to go spend Three Hundred and Fifty dollars on a cell phone. The deal was basically the one on this website with a different headset(they had not come out with a Motorola one I guess) I paid only $249.99 with a free BLUETOOTH 2.4 ghz headset not the cheesy one, Or the Motorola one offered on Amazon it was a belltronics m3000 it was priced at 89.99 retail at the time(I hardly use it to be honest I found it online for 50.00 bucks when I wrote this I personally like the Motorola one it was not available when I got the v3) and on top of that they rebate ALL of the $249.99! So I got the v3 for close to a hundred bucks with the headset a 2 year and OF COURSE PHONE INSURANCE I DON'T SEE HOW ANYBODY CAN BUY ONE WITH IT especially a small device like the v3.I went with the 9.99 text message package and free picture sending for a year of the 2 years. I was very nervous with my decision. I was not sure if cingular had that good of service. When it came in and I surprisingly good service and the clarity of the calls reminded me of my timeport the headset is good because it is wireless And very loud and clear the v3 does have a semi loud speaker but its not loud when your on it the speaker phone is ok. I am extremely pleased with my v3 it has started to do the interference thing but I am going to get a fresh one it does also pull a nokia and make your radio TV ext make that awful noise. I hate it. The main features that attracted me to the v3 were sleek looks futuristic look and the VERY LARGE COLOR SCREEN on the inside and a lot for the color screen on the outside of the phone. The v3 does have flaws. If you are looking at this phone defiantly get insurance the screen seems liable to break pixels and the camera and outside screen don't have any cleaver shutter like the lg vx6100. I love this phone best service I have ever had way better then verizon and nextell it does have its dead spots like ANY cell phone. The upgradeable memory, large display and the mp3 ring tones are nice however I cant seem to get the headset to play ring tones it only beeps L Well this is my LONG report about the v3 razor phone and I would recommend it to anyone who wants cheap plans nice phones and good service I pay 39.99 a month for 650 minutes the downside with my plan is it does not have nights and weekends but they give you 5000 a month and I only pay 39.99. I got rid of the text message thing A)50.00 for 650 minutes is sad and B) I HATE TEXT MSGS especially those goons who have those super fast flip out keyboard cell phones(you can never respond in time I tell my friends to call me). I hope u didn't find this report to in depth and found it useful. The v3 is a grade a quality phone. If you need some self esteem or want to be hip again I would recommend getting this phone I have never seen people in awe of a phone my friends love it!",4
"NIce Plastic phone

Dont buy it, its plastic, its all a trick, false advertising, thats why its cheap. dont buy it, its not metal like it says.",1
"Donno how it is, but looks amazing

i have just purchased the phone yesterday & it is supposed to arrive in 6 days...the phone looks great & is OK on features.the battery of motorola is a problem.I have used lots of motorola phones in my life, but only thing thats a major problem is battery.But, considering the looks of this piece or art.. i really wanted it.On the positive, i believe motorola phones can be customized a lot and have few small nitty gritty features that are very handy.Will post another post-usage RAZR review soon...!",4
"Motorola has QA problems

I should have listened when people told me about Motorola's quality issues. When I tried to charge my brand new phone, it gave an ""Unable to Charge"" message. Shouldn't Motorola have caught this before shipping it?",0
"Awesome phone but not for people who can't READ

You know what, after reading several bad reviews about the RAZR-V3 (I own the Cingular black GSM one) , I began to get infuriated over the fact that a perfectly good piece of technology is getting bashed for no reason. No reason other then STUPIDITY.Case in point, I have read reviews stating that the phone does not have video. It does!!! If you go to the menu screen and go to ""My Stuff"" (at least on the phone I have), you can access the video camera! Duh!Also about the phone book not able to carry more then one number per name. That is also not true. Now I've not done much personal research on that feature but as far as my manual showed me, you can put SEVERAL numbers under one name. How'd I know that? Oh yeah, cause I like...READ the manual.Of course, to give those people some benefit of the doubt, the camera has a LOT of features, a lot of buttons, and can take some getting used to. But hey, that's what you have to deal with when you buy a new piece of technology with the gazillion features that the consumer market wants. It's gonna take a little time to navigate and get used to all the features. But hey, you have to take the time to learn, just like when you get into a car for the first time, you aren't going to be able to drive it off the bat. It takes LEARNING.Therefore, the RAZR V3 is an incredible phone, loads of fun, with great sound and a nice LCD screen. ( I love the outside screen too, it's bright and full color, very nice!) It's sleek, sexy, and just plain fun to own. This phone may not be for everyone, but for those who do like this kind of thing, you're gonna love it.",4
"beautiful, but disappointing...

okay, just got my razr.beautiful design, really.easy to use, easy to dL & uL ringtones, pictures.logical os, mostly.but...the earpiece volume sucks! lower than my previous motorola (a t721...i think).useless on a busy manhattan street...really disappointed in this; what good is a mobile phone if u can't use it outdoors??may get it hacked, to increase the volume. but this shouldn't have to be this way...",1
"It's just okay...

At first, I loved and everyone loved it just for the looks... But after awhile, it gets old. And I have minor problems here and there such as black out of the screen... The rebate sucks, you have to wait two months to send the rebate form and after that you have to wait another two months to either get the rebate and not to mention that you have to really careful with their requriements...",2
"Phone is cool, but contacts and volume/vibrate needs work

Overall I agree with the ""cool"" features of most of the reviewers. My problems are:1. The phone book lists every entry seperately (example if I put my husbands work and mobile in my phone, the address book lists 2 entries, Husband and Husband 1) This can be fixed by setting one number as primary and setting book to only show primaries, but then if you want to see other numbers you have to go back thru the settings and set to view all numbers, then set it back again after you view the number you want. This is a very annoying feature for me.2. The ringer volume is terrible. I have tried different ringtones, but still don't hear it if it is in my purse, or if I'm in the grocery store with it in my pocket or in my car. Never had that problem with my Nokia.3. The vibrate feature is so light, even when the phone is in your jeans pocket you can barely feel a flutter. My Nokia you could feel the vibrate and sometimes even hear the vibrations.",2
"Not much to complain about..

So far, so good. I ordered this phone to replace my old Motorola i530, and I am very impressed so far. It makes the i530 feel like you're carrying the whole phone booth.The styling is great - everyone agrees on that. The interface is intuitive, the screen is big, bright, sharp and colorful. The fit and construction are quite good as well, it feels light yet solid.I could care less about the phone's camera and photo taking ability. It had absolutely nothing to do with my choice of phones. I would never expect a phone to take a decent image and I have a camera for that purpose.Here are the only things that keep me from giving it 5 stars:1. The outside screen is low on contrast without the backlight - but still readable in most lights.2. You have to open it to adjust the ringer volume - minor annoyance.3. The material on the keypad and outside screen is outstanding at showing fingerprints and always looks dirty. It's really amazing in this regard - its the same effect you'd expect if you just coated your fingers in grease and handled a mirror.4. Motorola doesn't include the USB cable or software to connecting to a PC. Kinda dumb they charge $50 for both of them. I suppose they want you to buy their desktops and ringtones rather than creating your own. Luckily I already have the USB cable, just need to track down the software.5. There is no standard mini headset jack to connect a simple and cheap hands free headset. No big deal - bluetooth headsets are cheap enough now. They just eat the phone's battery.These are all just minor annoyances really and they certainly wouldn't keep me from buying the phone again or recommending it to anyone. Overall a great phone.*Comment on Amazon's Customer Service*Excellent from what I've seen. The day after I ordered the phone, I notice they had an offer for a free bluetooth headset which I missed. All I had to do was add it to the cart and enter the code. I emailed amazon and asked if it was still possible to take advantage of the offer since my phone already shipped. I wasn't expecting to get the headset.. Not only did they send me a headset, they sent me a better one than in the offer (HS820) and they sent it 2 day shipping (I ordered 2nd day air when I bought the phone). Awesome.",3
"Pretty, but..........

I should have done some research, I bought online at the spur of the moment. It's a great looking phone, but let's start with the outside LCD screen. You cannot keep it clean, every time you turn around, you'll find your wiping off the screen either on your clothes, or with the mini screen cleaner they provide with the phone. But more importantly, you can't ask the LCD to stay lighted, it shuts off after a few seconds. Sometimes, at night, it is nice to see it lighted, and my last Sanyo phone let me do that. I'm also having troubles connecting to web pages. I had made my own web page with my favorite links that I set as my home page on Sanyo phone for Sprint, but this phone will not open it, as well as many other pages not accessed through the Cingular menus. I don't know if the browser is more limited, or what. Then I paid another $40 for the 3rd party software that supposively lets you connect to your phone to manage the address book, and multi media functions. This product worked until it did a live update (a day later), now no matter what I do, uninstall, reinstall, un-update, it will not work with my phone. The software vendor told me it was a problem with the phone........ SO, if I had it to do again, I think I'd do my comparison shopping.",1
"Look carefully at ""bad reviews""

Oct 7th 2005If you look carefully at these so called ""bad reviews"" you will notice most of them either don't know how to use the phone OR may have been the 1-2 out of 1000 that received a faulty phone which happens from EVERY manufacturer, EVERY brand, EVERY type of phone.Now my wife & I have had ours for 12 days so far with no problems whatsoever, we ordered 2, I got the Black one she got the silver one. Got BOTH for FREE btw.Just a word about those of you like us that want a ""shared plan"" from Cingular BUT Amazon does not offer those plans while you order, I ordered 1 phone with 1 cheapest single plan each, now when Amazon sends you the conformation that your order has been shipped you get your ""Cell phone Numbers"" right then in the email.I simply called Cingular gave them the phone numbers of each phone told them the deal and had the service changed to a ""single 700 rollover mins shared plan"" before we even got the phones in our hands, so there is no problems at all in that respect. Once we got the phones I called back to check and yes the person from Cingular had done everything as asked, I also checked from the phone itself as you can go to ""My Account"" from the Main Menu page and phone goes online and checks everything about your account, how many minutes, the plan, when the next bill is due, etc etc, and sure enough everything was as it was supposed to be.As far as signal strength it is excellent in my area, I can go all through our house upstairs and downstairs and it stays between 4-5 bars, I don't recall seeing less than 3 bars all around town so far, the phone gets a great signal, and Cingular ""in my area"" puts out a great signal.My wife just came back from a business trip, she was about 150 miles away ""With NO ROAMING charges"" btw our last cell phone service ""Alltel"" would have been roaming within 20 miles.Anyway when she got to the hotel she called we both had perfect signal strength, we both put phone in ""Speaker Phone"" mode and she just laid the phone in closed position on the night stand while she unpacked her suitcases, I put mine on my night stand and we talked for about an hour with no problems at all, and it was a FREE call ""Mobile to Mobile"".We sent a couple text messages to each other that worked no problem.She used the phone as her Alarm clock the next morning which worked perfectly.Now as for what 1-2 reviewers have said about the battery life, most likely they have gotten one of those 1-2 out of 1000.I've had phone 12 days have charged it 3 times and have never let it go to the point where is says it ""needs"" charging, so average 4 days per charge and just like the manual states it appears as though battery life is getting a bit better after a few charges, So I'm easily going to get 3-5 days per charge, and that's with a lot of fiddling around with it because it's new and 1-2 hours talk time.Some one mentioned they dropped the phone on its hinge and it broke. I have yet to drop the phone but it seems to be very well made to me, either way I would suggest getting a Krusell cover for it which I did but has not been delivered yet, and also insurance for $4.99 a month from Cingular which covers anything and everything for life of the phone, thus that problem is solved.Someone mentioned something about the ""address book being slow"" not even sure what that means, I only have about 8 numbers in it so far but it comes up virtually instantly for me, maybe if you have 100++ numbers in it might take a couple seconds? dunno.As for searching through the phone book, they mentioned you have to make a new entry for each number for same person, NO you dont, you have the option to show numbers any way you wish, either by ""Name"" or ""Speed dial #"" or ""Voice name"" or even by ""Email"" and with or without a picture of the person.Want it faster and easier if you have a lot of names/entries? then set it for ""list only"" ""no picture"" and by ""primary number only"", simple. You can also separate numbers even further by putting in ""Categories"" such as ""Business/Personal/General/VIPs""Bring up Category your number is in only that way even if you have 100s of Names & #s it thins them to category.When you have ""primary number only"" listed all you need to do then to get all the other numbers & Email listing for that Name is to ""Highlight name and use left or right on the Navigation button to get all the other numbers"" once again very simple and easy to use. I find the Phone book to be excellent & fast.1-2 have mentioned something about ""ear piece volume too low"" I'm in total agreement with ""Harry G from TN"" the ear piece volume is fine just make sure the ""volume"" is turned up and it is just a good as any other cell phone I have ever used, but like Harry mentioned make sure your ear is right at the ""top edge of the phone"", too low and volume will sound low.Now myself I find the phone overall to be excellent, gets a great signal, has way more than enough features for me, works very well for its intended purpose ""PHONE"" seems to be very well made, nice size, looks great, has a really nice screen with sharp image & colors.I have only ONE complaint so far......The screen which looks outstanding inside under any indoor lighting, especially if you are in the dark, well that same screen outdoors under ""sunlight"" is virtually unreadable. So there you have my one gripe.I will come back and update this if anything changes, but as for right now and for FREE and can hardly see how you can go wrong with this phone.(Update 4/30/06.)Well 7 months later and these phones are still working flawless with ZERO problems of anykind.I charge it maybe twice a week so battery life is still great.Neither my wife or I have this alleged sound problem some seem to have the earpiece and speakerphone volume are plenty loud.My wife is constantly playing solitaire on hers, so she has worked the hell out of that keypad the last 7 months and no problems.These phones are the best we have ever had by far, so like I said before take these ""bad reviews"" with a grain of salt.Some may indeed have a faulty unit which is going to happen regardless which phone you buy, but I bet a large percentage of these problems are simply operator error.These phones are excellent and I would recommend them to anyone.Still the only slight fault that I can gripe about on them is the screen is hard to see in bright sunlight.and it took an extra couple weeks to get rebate but was no problem, just a single phone call and problem was solved.(Update June 23th 2006)Have had these phones over 9 months so far without a single problem, they work flawless.As I said above anyone giving this phone a bad rating either has that rare bad one of the bunch or simply doesn't know how to use the phone. I have dropped this phone 3X so far, last time was 4 days ago in the parking lot on concrete and no problems at all, not even a scratch. (Of course the Krussel case is outstanding and helps a lot)We used both our phones while on a Cruise to the Caribbean and as long as we were in an area/Island that had cell service we had good reception and no problems at all, and as long as we were in a US territory (Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John) the calls were not roaming.You get the phones for FREE, Amazon is good to order from with no problems, Cingular so far for us anyway have been very good and the service (in our area) is far better than what Alltel was.There may be some phones out there as good, some im sure will have a better camera, however I seriously doubt you will find a better all around cell phone & service.",4
"great phone, cool features

I think we can all agree hat this phone is one of the coolest on the market. that would be why I got it. but the more and more I use it, I'm glad I got it, because it has so many features. speakerphone is a definitely really helpful and cool tool. people have a hard to time telling when I'm on speakerphone since it's such good quality.I love this phone, it's great, and the only thing I can complain about is that it scratches kind of easily...but they don't show up that easily. so this a good bet for everyone.**see constomuer photos**",4
"This is the best phone i had ever had, and i had alot of them...

Yes, thats true. I had over 7 different phones and almost every service provider but the RAZR phone is the best. It looks and works great. The Graphics are awesome. The service is good too,even in the basement. Not only the phone is stylish and the best thing on the market but it is also very comfprtable to cary, it doesnt get in your way when you put it in your pocket and it doesnt take alot of room in the purse. The camera also takes very good pictures. I like the flat bottoms, something different. Its amazing how the phone is free after the rebate. If i was you, i would not think about buying the phone or not, i would just get it and see it for yourself what it has to offer.",4
"Best phone since v60t

Those who giving this phone bad reviews need to go to the user manual and read it.Its a very simple phone which looks great and have tons of extra that you will love, which the user manual shows you in detail and easy to follow long step by step. I brought this phone regardest of the bad rating I read about and its not true, and about it being fragile like anything else BE CAREFUL for a phone to be so thin it a little fragile, so if you like this phone and want it buy it you want regret it you will see...",4
"Unacceptable

This phone is barely acceptable as a phone only. The camera cannot be used without incurring data charges since there is no way to get the pictures off the phone. This is the only device I have ever owned that had a USB port and no way to use it. THE USB PORT IS USELESS WITHOUT PAYING AN ADDITIONAL $30USD for ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. I have been unable to get the device drivers to allow me to copy files/pictures/address book entries/anything to/from this phone and Windows.I spent more than two HOURS on the phone with both Cingular and Motorola support with nothing to show for it. I cannot consider buying another product as poorly supported as this.",0
"A BIG WASTE OF MONEY

I'VE HAD THIS PHONE SINCE CHRISTMAS AND I HAVE HAD TO GET A NEW BATTERY TWICE! I HARDLY EVER TALK ON IT, AND IF I DO, IT'S FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE.MY PHONE WILL SHOW ONE BAR EVEN AFTER A WHOLE NIGHT OF CHARGING. AND IT TURNS OFF WHENEVER IT FEELS LIKE IT.I AM SO FED UP WITH THIS THING.PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY!!",1
"sleek design but BUZZING SOUND on LCD screen and Keypad

I would definitely say that this phone is one of the best looking phone out there. But the Cingular Motorola RAZR black that i got a couple of months ago. Started making the buzzing sound on the LCD (high pitched buzzing) and some low buzzing sound on the keypad. I checked all my family's razr and some friends and THEY ALL HAVE the same buzzing sound if you listen closely, goodthing is that it would went away if your on a call, but if it stand by mode and you pressed the keypad, you can hear the sound that im talking about. go to a pretty quiet place to check this issues. Pretty bad. i had to go 4 times replacement in 2 weeks and it still buzzing on lcd and keypad. well i got no choice but buy a different phone. i'm not sure if this a software issue or just the phone itself. anyone have the same problem?? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! Cingular should do a recall this phone. But anything else i give them props for the style and functions of it. Its just the buzzing sound threw me off completely. Im pretty meticulous on the phone so if your not bothered by the buzzing sound, good for you. I would not be a hypocrite, i gotta be honest, no matter how i hate this phone, i love this phone just for the fact that its design is flawless and striking nothing else.",1
"Very Poor Functions in a Cute Package

I have had this phone for less than 24 hours. I already find it to be a waste of money, and absurdly 1995-like in its menus. I give it two stars for its looks but I will be returning it within the 30-day exchange period. I have always used NOKIA phones and will almost certainly get another one -- NOKIA's interface and functions are vastly superior. Very briefly, here are the RAZR's major bad points:1. Bluetooth requires SIX!!! menu steps EVERY TIME you want to turn it on, and you have to turn it on often because it powers off on its own in all sorts of cirucmstances. The most egregious example is that unless the phone is plugged into the travel charger in your car, the phone's Bluetooth power shuts down WHENEVER THE BLUETOOTH HEADSET IS CLOSED. What this means is that if the phone rings and your Bluetooth headset is in your pocket, you cannot simply open the headset, put it on your ear, and answer the call. You must FIRST power on the phone's Bluetooth with SIX steps before you can open the headset to answer the call (or you have to run to your car, start it, plug in the travel charger, and then turn on the phone's Bluetooth power). In other words, you will not be able to use your headset to answer a call that comes in when your Bluetooth headset is closed. On this shortcoming alone, this phone is not worth 10 cents in 2006. I have used Bluetooth constantly with my NOKIA for two years, so I know the difference. (Cingular forced me to retire my old qwerty ATT Wireless Nokia before they would let me add a third line for my dad).2. ""One-touch"" Speed dial -- I still cannot figure it out. It's not explained in the manual. Apparently you have to save the numbers from your SIM card to your phone. Or not -- the manual doesn't say and the entire thing is buried in menus where you would never think to find it, so I haven't. I did a Google search for the instructions and I still can't find out how to do it. That's how I wound up here. You can press a one-touch number and see the phone tell you, for example, ""Speed No.2 Empty,"" but there is NOTHING to tell you how to assign the number.3. The camera is a fraction of the quality of the 1.3 megapixels my wife has on her far more intuitive and simpler LG.4. The manual is just awful vs. NOKIA and LG manuals. The English-language portion ends with a ""Feature Quick Reference"" section that ""helps you locate and use additional phone features that are not described in detail in this guide."" This Feature Quick Reference section is EIGHTEEN PAGES LONG, i.e., 18 pages of features with at most three lines of explanation.It's a good looking phone, yes, but it's more like a stage prop than a functional piece of technology. It is shocking that this is the world's most popular phone, because from the technology perspective its critical functions are obsolete or lacking. I would NOT try this phone unless you have the option of exchanging it back for another model if you don't like it, because if you use Bluetooth, the camera, or one-touch dialing, you probably won't.",1
"This phone is great when you don't have it.

Everyone says, so cool... but guess what.. it is not!I am very disappointed. I like the look and some cool features. But the phone's basic feature is to connect to other people and make your life easier not complicated.It fails in delivering these very basic needs. I can't throw (return) it as it started giving problem after a month, therefore I have to live with it. I thought that it was because I moved to a different area. But no! That area is the high bandwidth area - according to Cingular people. I have changed the phone twice so far and I am in the process of changing it third time. I have got refurbished phone, which I never wanted. Surprisingly my room-mate is having the cingular service too and he has Nokia 3600 which never disconnects, but his motorola v551 disconnects.Mine disconnets anytime- after dialing or receiving, while talking or while driving.Definitely screen is not visible in daylight!You can barely hear what other person is saying (thank god I have Bluetooth - a great help or use speaker phone so that everybody else can hear too!!).But the sad part is that the phone becomes extremely hot, while using bluetooth!! As if you kept it under direct sunlight for long hours! Which means that the battery is dying fast.Using address book is little disappointing as it uses just first letter to search. Therefore if you have 50 names with 'S' then sometimes you may have to press 'S' upto 25 times to get the right name.There are limited nos. of voice dialing ( I thing it is 10).If I keep the phone in my jeans pocket, then it beeps while sitting or shifting (no! it's not a feature!).Many of my friends have asked me to throw it as they are irritated too (I don't blame them because it disconnets me many times while talking to them).But sometimes it works amazingly well(why can't you work all the time, you dummy!).It's screen is bigger and it is lighter and thinner than other phones.Very stylish and attractive. Different kind of ringtones.As long as you don't know or come across the downside of this phone, you will love it for sure.It's like - Neighbor's Envy, Owner's Cry!This is my biased opinion based on what I am going through. I know many people like this phone, but I am not here to praise. I am just here to inform that what you may get into, so that you can make an informed decision.Good luck in getting the working model of this one!I am hoping that I will get one, one fine day!",0
"Reception issue

I have been using Cingular and have had no issues with reception with my Nokia 3550. However, with this phone which I've had for less than a month, I notice there is a high pitch ""whirling"" static sound whenever I talk to someone either local or long distance. I don't believe it's Cingular's coverage, but something with the phone. I've read online reviews and other people who have bought this phone have had other issues with it as well. All I can say is do some further research before you buy it, looks are great but reception is more important.",1
"I'm glad I got insurance when I bought this phone

In the Spring of 2006, the service contract on my phone and my husband's phone were ending, and I wanted to replace my old Samsung (I forget what model now), which had been buggy in its second year. My father had recently gotten a RAZR and was liking it quite a bit, and both my husband and I liked the sleek look of the phone. After reading some mixed reviews, we decided to take a chance and get two black V3 RAZRs. Since that time, my husband and I have *each* had to return 2 phones (so, altogether, 4 phones returned); I'm just glad that we got insurance on the phones. There hasn't been any one problem: my husband's first phone ate batteries, and tech support could not figure out why; on his second phone, the external screen died for no apparent reason; on my first phone one of the little silver hinges (which, as I found out, is made of cheap plastic) broke, making the phone hard to open and close; and today both the internal and external screens of my second phone died. We are not hard on our phones; my husband's mostly sits in his desk, and I keep mine in a case. They simply broke.In general, I've found reception on the phone good, the sound good (though you have to hold the phone just right to hear clearly), and it remains a very cool-looking phone, but at this point I would be happy to sacrifice ""cool"" for ""reliable."" A phone that costs as much as the RAZR simply shouldn't have this many problems. I would not recommend buying one of these unless you're willing to replace one or more.",1
"I hate this phone!!!

It might look cool but it has really bad reception!!! It buzzes in my ear when I talk to someone!!!",1
"way too outdated but can't complain too much for being paid for using it

If somebody thinks this phone to be top of the line in 2005, I wont be surprised, but if it's said in year of 2007, I can't help but laughing. Man, there are ton's of better phones out there now. This phone is just a basic phone if it's not looked as outdated.Who would like to use a phone with a technology 2 years ago, anti-intuitive menu, awkward address book and no extendable slot?Well, at first I would like a phone to be a phone, a mp3 player, a gps and a pda...That would be a pda phone like Cingular 8525 or Treo 700. But I have to pay $150 for that comparing to what I am paid $125 here, that is a difference of $275 with which I can buy a mp3 player or a gps that can do a better job than a pda phone. Therefore I decide to let the phone be a phone.Somebody said that there is a headset in his box, none in mine.What's in the Box""RAZR V3 handset, lithium-ion battery, travel charger, user's manual. """,1
"Some featerus I really want but missing

Great looking phone but just by starting playing with it I already see some features I expected to have are not there.1 If you like to keep different #s for the same person and categorize them by type (cell/home/bussiness) this phone does not do that. It displays the same name of the person multiple times. To me this is really annoying. I don't want to see the same name several time in my phone book. I want to go to details and select the # I want for the person2 I don't see a way to assign different tones to different group of people. I like my old phone because I knew who was calling when it rang without even looking at the caller id.I hope these features can be added through the firmware upgrade",3
"Great Phone, Read this!

I held off getting a Moto-V3 for several months,because of the bad reviews i have read about it. Even the sales Reps. at my provider wouldn't recomend it! but after having several phones over the years, including some nokia and others,my wife and i ended up with motrola V-180's and had really good service(absolutely no problems) I really liked the looks of the V3,so a few months ago I weakened and got one. I like the phone very much, dropped it once with no dammage, has good batt. life, and with out a doubt it has the best reception ever. Since I don't use mine as a radio or slow text m.(slower than moris code,proven!)Internet use is rediculous, I really do like my Moto.V3 ""as a PHONE"" Again I haven't had the power down, quirkey problems i had read about!! Its a keeper!!",3
"Overall, great phone, couple mirror things ...

Great phone, lives up to the hype. My own issues so far :- Address Book Names - no sort-by-last-name.I sync my address book via Bluetooth and iSync (MaxOS X). Motorola only supports a single name field ... so you cannot sort your address by ""Last, First"" I'd looking for a work around/hack.- Volume is a bit low on the headset, unfortunally I think this is a new trend in audio devices due to hearing loss lawsuits.",4
"Good Hype, but weak on usability

After all the hype I had heard about this phone, I was disappointed when I got it. It's overall ergonomics aren't that great. Yes, it's thin, but it is also wide and tall. It doesn't fit conveniently in my average-size hand, and one-handed dialing (holding it in your hand while using your thumb to dial) is difficult. The flip-up screen raises the center of gravity and makes the phone want to fall out of your hand. Try dialing any phone number with a 7, 8, or 9 in it, or worse yet, try to use the * or # keys when checking voice mail, and you'll see what I mean. The flat keypad looks great but doesn't give you any tactile feedback, so it's easy to mis-dial if you're not careful.The large, high resolution color screen is nice, except for the fact it gets easily smudged when holding it to your ear. Makes it a little embarrasing if you want to hand it over to someone else to make a call--they look at the greasy screen and get turned off! It also seems to easily attract dust that gets underneath the membrane and can't be cleaned off.As others have indicated, it can be difficult to hear on this phone. When you are able to get the tiny speaker hole at the top middle of the phone exactly aligned with your ear it works fine, but if it is even slightly off, you can hardly hear anything.The software functionality seems reasonable, except for a curious thing the Motorla software engineers did. If you like to pre-program keystroke sequences, for example to automatically enter the sequence of numbers to access your voice mail, you will discover quite a bit of variability in the duration of the automatically-transmitted tones. Sometimes a tone will be sent for a short duration, other times the same tone is sent for several seconds. Also, the shortest duration programmable pause is quite long. I guess they wanted to simulate the kind of variability you might get by manually pressing keys, but the net result is an agonizingly slow dialing sequence compared to my previous Nokia phone. This is a small inconvenience, though. My complaints are really centered around the phone's ergonomics.Bottom line is that if style is more important to you than usability, this phone is the one to get. No doubt that it is definitely the ""in"" phone to have right now. If you care more about ease of use, look elsewhere.",1
"Good quality, bad feature set, crippled usb

Pros:Quality is really good. Huge screen, really solid, light, flat. Antenna is further from the ear/brain(?).Cons:Hardware:- buttons are too flat (cannot dial without looking), joystick is useless- absence of lights outside (to signal a missed call or voicemail)- absence of a standard headphone socketFirmware, software:- crippled usb (requirement to use drivers when just charging, so must use proprietary charger)- lenght limit on phone numbers- inability to work with calling cards- you cannot assign speed-dial to functions (only to address book entries)- absence of ""both ring and vibrate"" modeIt seems that some parts were designed by entirelly different teams.",1
"EH, Its

I loved my RAZR when I paid $450 for it In January 2005. After 6 months I was so sick of all the little seizures RAZR's are now known for. And God is this thing slow. I Love Cingular though.",2
"Reliability is what makes this phone worth it

Forget about the hype this phone gets, sure it is stylish, but the one thing that makes this phone great is it's reliability. This was the first cell phone I ever bought, and I have had it for a little over a year now. I know that I have not had any more than two dropped calls with it.This phone is durable as well. I use it as an alarm clock to get up for work, and one morning, I don't know why this happened, but I forgot to put it back on the stand after I hit snooze, and when I next woke up I was laying on top of it, I must have been really tired that morning, but the alarm clock went off just fine and everything still functions perfectly!The only thing I don't like about this phone is the fact that it is used so often in the commercial, as well as entertainment media, that it is almost now unoriginal. This does not dismiss the fact that it is still stylish and very reliable, and that is why I gave it 5 stars. Excellent choice!",4
"Better than my past phones

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

the phone is pretty cool. one of the MAJOR problems i have with it though is with the messaging. when you are typing a text message you can very easily erase the whole thing the way the buttons are configured. i have erased countless messages because of this. i also don't like that the phone stores only 10 calls in the calls list...both received and dialed.",3
"Nice sleek phone

I loved the sleek shape of this phone.From the ad itself you can realise how easy it is to actually put it in your pants without any discomfort.The battery life is however very less if you had to compare this with nokia phones.The phone does look very delicate at times and would not be an ideal phone for people who are prone to rough handling of phones.The keypad is very big and helps in easy text messaging. I like the small display window outside which gives a minituarized look of whats on your screen.I bought the black Razr and it just looks very nice.The screen does get greasy when ya touch it, so the screen would be better protected in its original plastic covering.All in all a good phone for people who want to make a style statement.",3
"Fashionable, cute, yet not yet all it's cracked up to be.

Ever since I have got this phone, I have recieved so many compliments on it. People go "" Is that a Razor? Look how thin it is! Look how cute it is"". I get lots of people oggling and wanting to hold my phone as if it was some kind of newborn.There is no doubt about it, The Razr is a sleek, beautiful phone. It's a great phone for anyone who is a fashionista, or who likes to be to date on trends. It's not a phone for those though, who enjoy chrystal clear reception and a smorgasboard of technology, you won't find that here.My razr's reception cuts in and out a lot, even when I have all bars are up on the screen. The speaker phone is adequete, but not as good as it could be. They keypad is a bit ackward and takes some getting used to. If you're a woman with long nails, it's hard to dial the flat keys. Also if you are a woman, this is the kind of phone that easily gets lost in your purse, because it is so thin.The picture quality is good, the camera is good too, although it is bit ackward I have heard from other people I know with this phone. It works fine for me.This phone is very durable. I have dropped it many times, and it has never broken or scratched. The color is nice and very unique, I choose it ovet the silver which was the one avaible at the time, I would also choose it over the pink.Over all, I would say, if you are really into fashion, trends or being hip, get this phone, I would really pass on it if you are looking for the latest and greatest thing in technology. You won't find it here.",2
"Good Times.

Okay, it does look cool. And yes, you will be the envy of any person with eyes. I have not had any problems with my phone. Don't listen to those nay-sayers who will tell you it sucks. Yes, there is a buzzing sometimes when you make a call, but that is not the phone. Any experienced cell phone user knows that is the result of poor reception, your carrier's fault. It's not a big deal at all, make sure you have a bar or two and make a phone call. My only complaint is that the speaker can be a bit quiet when you are making calls. But its not a big deal, that means you can't be playing Metallica at 50 decibels and talking on the phone at the same time. Seriously, the battery life is great, I have Cingular and the service is good, this phone owns, or pwns, all other phones. Get it. Love it. Make everyone else want it.",4
"Nice Phone- Go Amazon!

I love this phone. It really stands out, and has great features. And plus, with the amazon.com rebates paying nothing for it is amazing. I got my phone about 2 weeks after I order it, and although it was defective, amazon.com customer service was fantasic. I contacted them via email, and within just hours I recieved a reply email, and news that another phone had been sent next-day delivery--for free. They even payed for the shipping for me to send back the defective item. Nice job Motorola, great phone, spectacular job amazon.com- as always.",4
"Happy I ignored the 1-star reviews

I almost let all the negative reviews dissuade me from even trying this phone, when I needed to upgrade from my Nokia 6310i (it had terrible reception, and I assumed it was Cingular's network).I upgraded to the Razr, and have 5/5 bars in the same areas the Nokia had 1or2 out of 7! (far north side of Austin, TX)Navigating the menu is extremely intuitive, even after years of using Nokia (I can only guess reviewers who complain about Motorola's menus have received a sharp blow to the head; it's almost the same).My only two complaints have been noted by others:--display is unusually dim outdoors,--the 640x480 camera sucks.But I wouldn't let those stop me from trying the Razr. (NOTE: epinions.com has only one negative review of the Razr)",3
"The word PHONE is back in Cell Phone.

Choosing the V3 was a matter of just going through all the phones on the market to find the one that stands out the most. First of all the start of the year 2006 has seen a big change in mobile phone development. Many companies, such as Siemens, have now abandoned the cell phone market. Motorola have scaled back on the number of models they have released in the past 12 months. The selection is much smaller than the start of the 21st century. Apart from the lesser range we have a new type of phone. First of all photo cameras are now almost a standard inclusion unless you aim at the cheapie range of devices. A color screen is the major bonus on all high-end phones. The V3 has one of the best ones. These new phones are lighter and have a longer battery life. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) means roaming anywhere in the world is now possible. Talking and listening are hyper clear as if the person is standing next to you. New functions make most of the high-end range of phones practically little PCs or a Palm. The shape and size of the V3 lean it in the direction of a Palm. The V3 comes with a leather case. It is a very nice case that uses a magnetic clasp. By flipping open the lid you can easily read the time on the front color display. The leather case has an input hole on the side for recharging. There is a hole in the case for a speaker. It has back clip that can be used for fastening on your belt. The V3 is lighter than an iPod mini. The front panel has a screen that can be used for seeing a small display of the time or can be used for taking front pictures. There are three buttons for changing the ring tone presets, dialing names and taking pictures when the flip top is closed. When open these buttons perform new functions. The camera is a tiny pinhole size red lens. This VGA camera has x 4 zoom and takes photographs of up to 640 x 420 in size. To be honest if anyone believes that phone cams are anywhere near as good as even low-end digital cameras then they are only going to be disappointed. The phone camera is great for sending pictures to one another using the MMS system but for the photo album they can look low in resolution, sometimes blurry and even badly lit with streaks running down them. Now and again you can pull off a good shot worthy of your home album collection but don't expect miracles here. For MMS the quality is great and the V3 phone has a big enough display screen to showoff MMS for all its worth, so lets flip open the phone to see what's under the hood. You don't know which catches the eye more when you do flip the phone open, the screen or the keypad that lights up neon blue and looks like it has been ripped clean out of a control panel onboard one of the UFOs that crashed in Roswell. There is no other phone out there that looks as cool as this one does, either closed or open. The wide screen size is just less than 1.75 inches which makes this one of widest phones on the market; a step maybe back to the world of bulky brick phones in girth but the extra girth certainly does not have the weight or thickness. In fact, this is the thinnest phone on the market today and feels as good as a full size phone at a fraction of the weight and looks truly imaginative and good-looking up against the side of the head. In fact it feels like a phone where the flat phones create a more ambiguous feel. The phone is back in cell phone! The phone functions as everything from a dictaphone to a speakerphone. You answer calls by flipping the lid or pressing a key when open to answer a call, you choose. Voice recognition, call waiting, you name it, you got it here. Backlit menu systems, clocks, graphical text message indicators, voice mail buttons, voice mail indication, volume select/display, signal strength indication, call timers, redialing, missed call indicators, call logs, voice activated dialing, any-key answering, auto-answering, speed dialing, mute, vibration. The phone book capacity has up to 100 entries. The phone can act as a Modem. Minimum standby time is 250 hours and minimum talk time is 360 minutes with a 2 hour charge time makes it hard to beat. You get a free headphone and jack in the box. However the real gem of the lot is in the wireless Bluetooth feature. Get yourself a Bluetooth USB adaptor (costs extra) and set it up on your PC. Install Phonetools (CD is in the box) and forget about using the phone USB cable. Now activate Bluetooth in the V3 and activate a Bluetooth Phonetools connection. Now you can wirelessly control your mobile phone. Your mobile phone can be in the bedroom and you can be answering calls on your PC in the study, send SMS... do whatever you want remotely. You can write memos, use the phone tools, dump images, sounds and set your calendar. Wireless Bluetooth to your PC is truly amazing, amazing, amazing. If you want you can buy a Bluetooth headset, however why would you want to hide the V3? Bring it out and flip it open! If this is the first flip phone you own you will probably be aware in the first few seconds of holding it that this is not something you can afford to drop. The V3 will most likely smash and break. It is just not as sturdy as a flat phone. So you will be pressed to take more care with it. Your lifestyle will play a big part in whether or nor this phone can survive with you. If there is one negative, it is that when the phone is closed you may accidentally press the ring tone preset to silent. It is possible to do if you don't keep the V3 in its case. The case prevents that from happening. There is also a low level hum that can he heard if you hold the keypad up to your ear, especially in a silent environment - you can't hear it when your ear is against the speaker or in public places. You can also hear it if closed and if you put your ear against it. So it is not technically a silent phone, but if you think placing it next to you in bed at night is going to keep you awake, you are wrong. Although an extremely light hum can be heard when making calls, there is still no other product that sounds as clear as this phone does. It is really just cribbing about something that doesn't affect this marvelous phone in any way. Overall you won't be disappointed with the V3. It is awesome.Pros:- Design- Bluetooth- GSM- Screen- Nearly everything!Cons:- Really needs to be kept in the case- Will smash if dropped- Ring Tone Preset button is badly positionedEven with these cons it is still leagues ahead of most phones.*Note: Any problems with not been able to make calls (such as calls cutting out after two seconds), sending SMS, MMS or using WAP are all provider related. It is recommended that if you have problems, take the phone to the provider (any provider shop outlet will do) and ask them to setup Calling, SMS, MMS and WAP. You will have to wait 20 minutes but your phone will be fully operational and without problems after.",4
"Worst Cellphone I ever had

I bought this phone in september 2005. It looks really nice and flat but:1-Phonebook is prehistoric you can't store more than one number under the same name unless you enter the name again.2-The charger seems to have some connection error after 2 months, I have to move the plug up and down till this ""sensitive pieace of ..."" gets electricityI had NOKIA and SONY ERICSSON before and used them for at least 2 years with no problem.Motorola after 3 months started giving me trouble..WIll never buy and recommend this product.",0
"Best phone I have ever owned.

This phone is absolutly amazing! This phone is great if you want a reliable phone, packed with features.First of all, the case is so cool. The aluminum makes this phone super light and very sturdy. When I hold my friend's phones it feels weird, this case really does make a difference.If you text message, this phone will be a wonderful buy. The chemical-etched keypad makes this phone great for text messaging, and I really like the predicative text, it works great! Taking pitures with this phone is so easy, and even easier to send, you'll never be unable to share a moment again. This phone is so cool, you can play actual songs, really! The songs sound really good and it is hard to notice the difference from it and a stereo. If you are an avid cell phone gamer you need this phone, it supports 3D graphics!The battery life of this phone; especially with how many times I've used it. I got like 4 hours talk time. I love to show this phone off as much as I can, so my standby time is like non-existant for me.If you have Cingular, which why wouldn't you, you will love this phone. Everywhere I go I get superb reception. And dropped calls? None. This phone has one of the clearest call qualities I have ever experienced, you could hear a pin drop!This phone is possibly the best phone I have ever used; and I have used alot. This phone gets great reception, makes crystal clear calls, and is sure to impress anyone.",4
"Good Phone, Not so great Toy

I'm on my second Razr in three months of ownership. The first one malfunctioned after a day in my pocket, and I had to send it in under warranty. The keyboard was all locked except for the on/off button--I was told by Moto that this is a malfunction that they get frequently. So the first thing I'd mention is little durability. Second, it's a bit buggy and awkward to navigate. For example, if you want to turn your phone on vibrate in a meeting and it is on a ring mode, there is no quick way to do it, and more importantly no silent way to do it. You must click approximately three buttons to go from ""Loud"" ring mode to ""Vibrate"" mode, and each click involves a noise equal to the ring setting at the time. So if you're called into a quick meeting at work with your phone in your pocket, and it's not already on silent or vibrate, you either have to embarrass yourself by making noticeable loud technology noise, or you better pray no one calls.Another problem I have had with both Razr's I've owned is the retention of data in games. It came prepackaged with a Golf game, that unpredictably and periodically deletes all settings and progress you've made--I still like the game so I've built up my character a bunch of times, but it would've been nice to be able to keep my character for longer than a week. Another consideration regarding java / gaming apps is that there is no way to turn off sound on the application, i.e., the only way you can do it is within the game itself. It makes noise even if you have all functions on your phone on silent. And if that game plays music every time you turn it on, well then, you can never play when you're supposed to be quiet--there's no work-around to this.Another minor quibble I have is the proprietary head set, if you lose your headset, then you're going to have to search and pay a premium for a new one. The phone is also very very slow. There is a 0.5 to 1.5 second lag with every key you press, so say you need to open up the contacts, search for a name, open the name, then dial a number, you're looking at about 5 to 10 seconds minimum to begin to connect. This is a far cry from my old LG, which response time was virtually instantenous. The process to do a three way call is cumbersome and time consuming as well, with noticeable lag in between each step, and you can't link the calls until both are connected.On the bright side, however, is that the phone is super thin and fits very very well into my pocket. It feels as if it's built sturdy. It's plenty loud and I never seem to have a problem holding a audible conversation. And seems to get pretty good reception.All-in-all it's a great ""phone,"" and although packed with features, it's downsides can outweigh the potential upsides of the features, and as such it's not such a great ""toy."" I'd only recommend this phone for someone who could really get a lot of utility from an ultrathin phone (e.g., someone who's carrying a lot of crap in his/her pocket).",2
"Good phone

I recently purchased this phone with a 2 year contract with cingular. So far I have no major complaint. The phone looks very good and it has a good array of functionalities. One thing to note: the $150 mail-in rebate needs to be sent with the second month's bill. So you cannot send it immediately. The only thing that bothers me is its volume: the maximum is 7, but it is not enough for my ears (and I think I have no hearing problems) when the environment is noisy, such as inside a bus. I cannot say much about cingular coverage. I used it in Boston (in the city) and in Philadelphia (mainly in upper darby and in the University area). While so far I haven't noticed any blind spots, the bars are not ""raised"" enough in all areas.",3
"Looks great but lacks performance/features...

This phone looks good but beyond that, there's little to praise about. I've seen and used many cell phones and this is by far my least favorite as far as software and functionalities.Pros:Looks amazing, very slick!Cons:-Screen isn't very bright and the resolution isn't very good. I used to have a Sharp GX22 and Sharp makes the best screens by far! I'm really not used to the lack of screen quality in the V3.-Scrolling through the phonebook is a pain. This phonebook doesn't allow you to search with multiple letters. You can only scroll to the first letter of all names. So if you're searching for John for example, you'd have to start at the beginning of all the ""J"" names and slowly go down the list.-The camera is horrible. Even for a 300k pixel VGA camera, the pictures are all blurred. My Sharp GX22 has the same spec camera but pictures are much more clear. For a good camera, I would suggest Sharp GX32, Sony k750i, Sharp 902... or if you wanna spend a lot of money, get the Nokia N90 or Nokia 8800.-Motorola software is the least user friendly of all. Takes a while to get used to. In order to set speed dial numbers, you have to save the phone numbers to phone memory and then individually go into each contact and set the speed dial key.Overall, get this phone only if you're willing to put up with all the downsides. I'll probably use this phone for a year and then get one of the newer Nokias once the prices become more reasonable.",1
"Mostly I love this phone

I've had this phone for about 4 months. (I got it when it first came out.) I love it. The only reason I gave it a 4 is because the screen constantly looks smudged, and I am forever wiping it. For those of you having battery trouble, I ""thought"" I did at first too. The problem is that when you leave it on Bluetooth, it drains the battery really fast. That is because the phone is constantly in ""on"" mode. Turn off the bluetooth when you aren't using it and you will be surprised how much longer the battery lasts.",3
"Small Annoyances. Overall Good Phone.

Overall, I like this phone, for the reasons many other people have already stated. So here are the annoying quirks. Firstly, the ringer, even at the maximum volume level of 7, is rather difficult to hear in a modestly noisy environment (such as a crowded store). It depends partly on which ringtone is used, but it's overall softer when contrasting with louder Nokia rings.Also, the startup time (the time from pressing the ""ON"" button until the wallpaper appears) is unusually long (at about 25 to 30 seconds).Secondly, the battery lid has bent on both sides of the rounded edge, after about two weeks of sitting in a pants pocket. So both side views now reveal a widening gap where the lid joins with the back of the phone.Thirdly, although the phone is amazingly thin, the phone is rather wide (wide enough to cause some bulk discomfort in the pants pocket). This also makes it arguably (slightly) more difficult to open with one hand than narrower flip phones.Fourthly, there are dedicated buttons for text messages and Web access. Depending on which features you use heavily, this may actually be a blessing. Perhaps Motorola has done some research proving that people use these two features heavily, but I think that a dedicated camera button (like the ones on some other Motorola models) would be more useful. That way, one of the soft keys could be freed up for another shortcut.Fifthly, the Razr charges through a mini-USB port (which is an excellent idea), but it's different from what other Motorola models use (which isn't so nice). This means that you'll need different chargers and car chargers between Razr and different Motorola models.Sixthly, the Razr uses Bluetooth Class 1 (as opposed to Class 2). Class 1 means that it gets much more range, but it drains the battery faster than Class 2. I've heard that Class 2 is more widespread in Bluetooth phones.And lastly, it's a little bit too easy to mistakenly press any of the three side buttons (volume control, voice record, and voice dialing) when it's sitting in a purse or pocket. This can mean unpredictable volume adjustments and slightly faster battery draining since the backlight turns on whenever any of these keys are presssed.BUT...these are minor things that make this phone almost perfect instead of perfect. It's a good phone. Great battery life. Lovely screen. You'll likely enjoy the Razr.",3
"Good phone however

Love the size. Can't beat the price. Reception certainly much better than my Nextel phone. Interface isn't exactly what I'd call great. You have to press a lot of buttons to check email for example. Address book doesn't stack a persons phone numbers under their name. You'll have one line item for each number (i.e. cell, home, work etc). My biggest complaint is it is not loud enough. Even with volume at max you will struggle to hear people while driving in traffic or at an airport.",2
"Beware of buy.com offer for free RAZR!

I just purchased this phone from Amazon and absolutely love it. Obviously the top feature is the appearance. It just screams WOW. The Amazon rebate was a big sell for me and can trust Amazon in honoring the rebate.This review is primarily a response to Dong Sung Huh's review from 8/22. Do not...I repeat....DO NOT!!!...purchase this phone through Buy.com. Although Buy.com is a fairly reputable online merchant, their cellular phone sales are handled through Inphonic. The Inphonic rebates are essentially a scam and I have heard nothing but horror story after horror story about dealings with them. Currently Buy.com offers the RAZR black for $250 with an offer of 2 $125 rebates plus a free bluetooth headset. Don't get trapped into this. You will have nothing but problems getting them to honor the rebates. In addition, I have heard several problems with people not receiving their headsets. Just not worth the hassle IMHO. I am not employed by Amazon. I'm just a fellow consumer trying to protect your interests.For a perfect example of problems dealing with Buy.com for this phone, please see this cNET posting.http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-7817-0.html?forumID=74&threadID;=115370&messageID;=1310751",4
"Blk Razr 850 headset.

The phone and wireless headset are cool! The headset is loud when I pump up the handsfree volume on the phone and crank up the volume on the headset too. Ive had the $260 items for two weeks from Cingular. The phone is great for calls and the speakerphone works great. Nice screen and easy menus, bluetooth connects within 3 seconds, havent dropped a call yet.Complaints: the headset feels like it is going to fall off but it hasnt yet. The overear arm is just poorly designed. I have to handsfree mute from the phone. Every three days or so- phone turns off and resets for five seconds. Camera quality is a 3.5 out of 10.I would buy the gear again but not pay more than $175 for both items.",4
"All These Bad Reviews - Made Me Nervous But....

I bought the phone as it was free with rebate and I needed a less expensive service than Virgin. After purchasing it I went on Amazon to read the reviews and began to have second thoughts, well not any more.A lot of the complaints seemed to be from really fussy users who want perfection, e.g., like a phone that is ultra thin AND can position itself between your ear and shoulder without dropping...please..My review:The phone is light, compact but feels solid. Unlike my old cell phone I barely notice it in my pants pocket. The start up time was around 10-15 seconds, a little slow though signal strength was good. Audio was alright, tested the speakerphone, no problems there. Most cell phones could use more volume, this one was no exception.Keypad speed was good, no issues hitting the keys, the screen is very bright as well. Ringer was loud enough (can you use different ring tones on this?) for my purposes. The outside screen is visible except under strong direct sunlight, but what phone is under those conditions?Figuring out some of the functions was confusing (like speakerphone directs you to page 88 where there is no relevant information) but overall this phone is no harder to figure out than my old Audiovox 8610. I haven't used the video or camera yet, those are just icing on the cake as I bought the phone to make/receive calls.The design/looks of the phone are the strongest point, the light up keypad is nice to use in the dark and the sleek brushed black aluminum body is very attractive. I read some issues on durablity, time will tell but I will handle it with care. Dropping phones seems to be the norm today and people don't expect any damage, doesn't seem quite fair, most other expensive equipment wouldn't fare so well.Overall I am very satisfied with the phone, it met my expectation curve.",3
"Be careful how seriously you take these reviews

I own a razr, I rate it at 4 stars becuase it's major flaw is that it's too quiet. The sounds are loud, the speakerphone is loud, but the speaker in normal talk mode is very quiet and impossible to hear in a semi loud room. This is my major complaint, but I've had it on every cell phone I've ever used. The battery life so far is good, the build quality is good. It does pick up smudges easily.What I want to say is take these reviews on this site as what they are; reviews from random people who may or may not know what they are talking about. I'd confer with a friend that you know that has one or check reviews all over the internet, don't base your opinions on just the reviews on this site becuase alot of these reviews the people either don't know what they were talking about, didn't read tha manual, or were angry becuase they are upset at cingular, which isn't in the scope of this review anyway, it's about the razr.",3
"The best phone I've ever owned

Pros:- Dimensions - this phone is wider than your typical flip-phone, which makes it extremely convenient to use due to wider buttons and larger screen. When folded the RAZR is very slim and is very convenient to carry around with a belt clip.- Looks - unlike some other models out there, this phone actually looks and feels like it belongs in the 21st century. I especially like the black version.- Features - I'm not gonna list all the features here, Amazon already does that. But... I've had a v600 before the RAZR which had a lot of the same features but they were inconvenient to use mostly due to the aweful user interface. v600 was also very slow. This phone has a much improved user interface and is a lot faster. One of the things that used to bug me about the v600 is that you were only able to activate the speakerphone after the person you were calling answered the phone. With the RAZR, you can activate the speakerphone immediately after dialing. Motorola took care of a number of these annoying issues.Cons:- More features - I am getting greedy here but it would have been nice to have an MP3 player, a higher resolution camera, and a video camera.- Feels somewhat fragile- Dealer told me that I can't get insurance on the phone - that can be a problem when riding the NYC subways every day.Conclusion: I have no reservations about giving this phone 5 stars.",4
"good phone, good service

My wife and I have had our RAZRs for a couple of months now. We got them when we change our phone service to Cingular. We're happy with both the phones and the service.My phone is thin, thin enough that I can put it in a shirt or pant pocket and it creates no bulge. In spite of the thinness it's solid and comfortable to talk on. It seems reasonably sturdy, but I don't think it would hold up well to being sat on. The screen is large and easy to read, but it gets dirty easily, as do the shiny keys, and I frequently clean both. The menus are easy to navigate once you figure out the shortcuts and smart key, but the lag others have noted is real and would probably be extremely annoying when game playing. For regular phone duties it doesn't seem to me to make much difference.The camera takes photos that are very nice on the phone's screen and for e-mail; they'd probably look like trash if printed (no probably about it - I tried the experiment and they DO look like trash). The alarm clock is loud - when I forgot once to turn it off it woke me up from the living room, two doors and a hallway away from the bedroom. The battery life isn't bad; it lasts for about three days (I make two or three calls a day). It recharges very quickly (less than two hours, the shortest time I've waited to check on it).Cingular's coverage has been excellent, much better than the coverage we had with Sprint. Sprint was fine along the Interstate, but not in rural areas off the Interstate. We've had coverage just about everywhere with Cingular (in Louisiana and East Texas; my parents say they get good coverage driving through New Mexico and Colorado, where my wife and I got none with Sprint last summer).Another aspect of Cingular's service that I've appreciated has been customer service. On a billing issue and then a technical issue I was able to get a living human at the other end of the line after minimal navigation through their automated system, and in both cases the human was extremely helpful (both issues were immediately resolved). We've always had a horrible time getting a human to talk to us at Sprint, and sometimes we'd be kicked off the automated system after being instructed to go to the web site. So far Cingular has been a breath of fresh air.",3
"Excellent Phone

Bought two of them for my wife and I. Great reception in comparison to my previous carrier. I have the black and my wife the silver. Reception is excellent throughout my area. No problem with battery life as I have had to charge them only about every four days. Got them on a one year contract. Cost a little more but I wanted only one year in case of difficulties. So far I am extremely pleased with the performance and functions that the phone provides. They are available through the cellular dealer in Sams Club for $99.00 on a two year contract or through WalMart for $84.00 on a two year contract. A one year contract will cost you about $40.00 more. Great phone.",4
"Sturdy and has fast download

I live and work in the Las Vegas area and use this phone to go bookscouting. Even in some cell tower sparse areas of Nevada the download aspect seems to work well. I am not really using it as a phone but as a download device and it beats my old GE phone by a mile. It's also very sturdy in spite of its appearance. I can't really comment on the phone capabilities as I rarely use it for that - but for downloads it works like a dream.",3
"BEST PHONE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have had 7 different phones in the past 3 years,and this by far is the best. Yes, we all know this phone looks incredible, but the features while great are not without fualt. It can be tricky to find the video option. Also the screen is somewhat sensitive to dirt and dust. The camera does take very high quality pictures though I did hear otherwise, the pictures and videos on the RAZR are as good or better than any other phone out there. Overall, I give this phone 5 stars because it is a combo of the best features and is one the most recognizable cell phone ever made. I would reccomend the RAZR looking for a phone packed with features and good looks.",4
"Looks but that's it!

The Razr is all looks. If you are looking for a phone with all these capabilities, then you should look the other way. The most you can do with this phone is talk. All on all ......it's just a pretty phone........o yeah ....the camera is horrible!",2
"Yes to RAZR, no to Cingular

I was going to buy this phone and deal, but the reviews and comments on Cingular are horrendous. Apparently, they've taken on so many customers (this is especially true in the North East) that there networks can't support all the callers during peak hours. Dropped calls, no reception, etc.So sad.",2
"Poor cust serv on amazon's part

This phone showed in stock from amazon so i renewed my contract with cingular and had to wait 1 week before they told me they were out of stock. then said i could have free overnight shipping (but thats only when they get it in stock) and a $5 online dicount because of the wait. unfortunately i couldnt wait so i cancelled and ordered the silver razr.they took away the free overnight shipping and my (huge) $5 discount. I had to pay for the overnight delivery and still wai two days cause 12:00 noon doesnt count tward a shipping day.The silver is a great phone in m opinion. If you want to trust amazon's online availablility then i say try for the black. i cant mention how badly dissapointed i was that i had to cancel and rebill and settle for the silver because of amazon's poo customer service. Couldn't even tell me when it would be in stock. They said sometime between 1-2 weeks for sure.Great phone poor cust service....i give the phone a 5 star rating......but amazon a negative if it were possible.",0
"Razor

Love it!! Best phone I have had so far. The picture quality of the display is great, the camera and overall phone quality are also excellent. I wish the volume of the earpiece was a little louder but overall a great phone. Cingular coverage in the phoenix area is sketchy and unpredictable at best...... previously I had Sprint wich had better coverage but I really wanted this phone so I switched.",4
"Amazon Shipping

I ordered this phone on June 23, 2006, 2 day delivery, which I desperately needed.On the 25th, I get ean e-mail that there is a delay with the order.On the 27th, I get an e-mail telling me that Cingular has approved the order.On July 3, TWELVE DAYS AFTER I PLACED AN ORDER WITH 2-DAY SHIPMENT, I get an e-mail requiring me to confirm my order before they can ship. I do so. Tomorrow is July 4. So I will end up getting a 2-day shipment over 2 weeks after I placed it.",0
"Another ""unable to charge"" victim...

Same problem reported by others below: enjoyed my phone for about 48 hours before it died forever with the ""unable to charge"" message. Would have given it four stars if it actually worked...",0
"1 Year Contract with this Phone?

Buy.com offers this phone for zero fee with 2 year contract plus free bluetooth headset. Therefore I have no reason to purchase this phone from Amazon.com unless Amazon offers 1 year contract.The Amazon.com rebate form says minimum of 1 year contract is required. Therefore, I suggest doing this. Buy this phone from Amazon.com with 2 year contract(which is the only option). Before activating your phone, call cingular wireless and say that you actually want 1 year contract. I am sure you can do this without paying cancelation fee even if you have already activated your phone if it happened within 30 days. You will have to pay extra activation fee though.I am giving 5 star for this phone if I can get 1 year contract by this method. I am going to find out if this works. I want other people who already purchased the phone do the same thing and let others know how this works. Thanks!",4
"Unbias Review

I like my black razor! I'm thankful to have been blessed with it. Many people go for sheek and style if that's what you want than this is a great phone for you. There are a couple things about the phone that I REALLY love and it may not be the same for ALL the black razors out there. I like the screen size it's excellent much larger than my old Motorola V600(great phone too!)The speaker phone on my razor is excellent it's so clear and people cannot tell when I have them on speaker, headset or on the phone. My V600 made it obvious! The volume is decent - most cell phones do not have great volume to begin with but this phone has in my opinion ""better"" volume. The video feature is very nice, although I'm sure I probably won't be using it. I like the headset that came with the phone it suits it well. It's not the blue tooth headset it's a wire headset. My phone came with 4 games all of them but one are demo's. All razors are different so ..... don't take my review 100% because yours may come with slightly different features. It's nice because the phone fits anywhere in a girls purse(ladies you know how easy it is to fill up a purse!) Well this phone doesn't do us justice because it just gives us more room to shove things in! That's actually another reason I love the phone =)Okay... as for the negatives I do not like the fact that my razor came with a european plug and a adapter for our plugs?!?! What is the deal with that?!?! I don't like that at all... I also do not like the fact that you cannot use the speaker phone while the phone is closed - that was a big err for me because I use the speaker phone a lot but I do not want to have my phone open all the time. I know there are adapters now but the fact that the charger and the headset go in the same area is just not a well planned part I personally feel. One thing about Motorola's I totally dislike this too is they keep switching the keys around that is such a pain! I can't see why the need unless it's for people whom are left or right handed OR it enhances the design or something??? It's just frustrating! I don't like when I use my headset and I have this golf fish on my phone that lights up when it's about to recieve a call they are at completely different ends plus I keep it in the carrier that came with the phone you can't keep it in there when you have those things on there. Many would say take off the fish but I like it there and I like knowing when the call is coming before it even rings.... so my conclusion on this phone is that yes it's nice no doubt on my part but I think there was some poor planning design and function wise or maybe because design wise fuctions had to be limited. I think certain things could be changed to make the newer ones better! Over I do like my phone I wanted to throw out my 2 cents to those whom are considering the purchase.It's a good phone - probably not one to have on a construction site but it is a great phone.",2
"Good fashion but function is horrible

The look of this phone is great, but reception, the menu, and contact list are terrible. I can not recommend this phone unless it is a secondary phone that you need to be super slim. Motorola also makes you pay $30 for their sync software which is horrible as well.",1
"Attracted to the phone because of it's size and slim-ness, but very dissapointed

I bought this phone from Cingular, and while I haven't had any major problems with the carrier, the phone is too fragile for everyday use. I've taken good care of this phone and keep it in a leather case, but it's already acting up. The phone randomly shuts off, especially during calls, even though the battery is charged. It seems as if the battery is secure in it's compartment, so I can't figure out what is wrong with it, beside the fact it's just a poorly designed phone. If size is what you're looking for in a phone, I'd look elsewhere.",1
"Okay phone but NOT okay cust service(cingular)

I would have rated this phone as a 3.5 star but just because of the cingular line that comes with it, I will not rate it any higher than a dismal 1. I for one switched from T-mobil to Cingular mainly to get my hands on a black razr. Little did I know about the horrendouous customer service than cingular had. For starters, I missed out on the mail in rebate from Amazon thanks to cingular not sending me the bills for the first 3 months even after repeated follow-ups. The only mistake I made was to combine my SBC and Cingular billing and ever since both my bills got screwed. None of the online websites could display my minute usage. Even my phone started giving error messages like ""Data not available"". A call to a cingular customer support takens atleast 15 mins to connect and even after repeated complaints they did not fix the issue and kept biling me for excess minutes. Finally after about 2-3 months of this experience, I was able to get through to a supervisor on the issue and she outrightly rejected my issues/complaints on the grounds that I could always have called cingular customer support for such information!!! Yaa maybe if all I did from morning till evening was dialing their cust service line. Anyway, immediately after the incident I parted ways with cingular and vow to never ever again try them out. Net net, I lost about $450 on the phone;150(amazon)+150(missed MIR)+150(cingular cancellation fee). The best part is that cingular also does not let you cancell the connectoin without paying up until the end of your billing cycle. All in all, if your are looking for a black razr, but it on e-bay unlocked for $200.",0
"I luv the RAZR

One person said in a review ""While this phone is thin, it is too bulky to handle, and seems flimsy.""I could not disagree more. It feels extremly sturdy, and while it is not a tiny phone, it is very thin. It weighs more then you would expect, but I don't mind because it feels a bit more well made.I had an off version of the Motorola V557 that I have had for well over a year now. I got it free, so I gave it up to a friend who needed a phone badly. I am a cingular customer. I was wanting a new phone anyways and it worked out well.I got the Nokia 6102 about one or two weeks ago. I have to say while it is a good deal for the price I just didn't like it at all. So I returned it and got the razr. I spent a bit more on the razr, but it was reasonable. (...).The razor is simple phone, a good phone. It comes in a very pretty case that will make you happy each and every time you open it! It has a good quality camera (it's NOT a digital camera, its more like good quality web cam) and I find it very easy to read, and dial because everything is so clear and spaced out nicley.I got the black version, and I nick named it KIT after the night rider car, it reminds me of it. Yeah I am a dork!I had read some complaints that this phone didn't come with enough stuff, well at it's launch price point I would say yeah it was overpriced. Now it has come down and it is a good deal in my book.I am very pleased with it so far! Pleased enough to come write a review!I also love all the cool accessories you can get, including vynle(sp?) skins in any color you want.",4
"Not a good product, I'm on my 3rd Razor in 5mos.

While the look and size of the Motorola ""Razor"" phone seem very appealing, the phone itself has been a frustrating experience. I've been a cell phone subscriber and frequent since the days of GTE mobilnet, how I loved my Sony CMD500, I should really switch it back on if possible.The UI is terrible, everything you need is at least 3 keys away to get to a menu or directory, and takes forever to load.The phone freezes, has charging errors, drops calls, refuses to make outbound calls, echoes when talking, intermittently picks up other calls from other parties. In a nutshell, it works flawlessly about 20% of the time.I can't recommend this product to anyone other than Motorola's product development and QA team, they're clearly not finished with it.Currently, Cingular is offering me an upgraded phone to a different Motorola model, do I trust Motorola this time?",0
"Cingular is a Weasal Company

The phone is okay, but the Verizon phone (V3c) has 10x the memory and better reception. Cingular is spotty, even in the middle of urban areas. Also, the company policies are some of the worst in the business. I would seriously consider Verizon, Sprint, or T-mobile first.",0
"OK..... maybe too thin?

its cool. don't care for the thickness. the sounds are lame. nice black finish. the camera BLOWS. the sound is OK. JUST OK.",2
"Chep phone

I don't know why motorola insists on not changing its standard interface on their phone's, the only remarkable caracteristic of this phone was its stylish look, after that it jsut another chep Motorola phone.",2
"AWSOME

This phone is awsome.. i have had nothing go wrong with this phone.. it has great reception, great pictures.. and it event takes videos.. which can make the moment even funnier. I deff. suggest buying this phone. It is worth the money no doubt.",4
"really sharp cell phone, but

This cell phone is really sharp and gets a lot of attention, but when I first got it, the screen malfuntioned a few times the first 2 days I got it. Sinse then it has been fine, I wish the screen on the outside was brighter though. This review pertains to the Black Razr.",3
"Amazing phone! I was very shy about purchasing it...

I first want to say I was extremely skeptical about purchasing this phone. I had read so many reviews bashing the phones menu quality and durability, as well as numerous bugs reported in the software. Aside from the durability (I can't comment at this time on this) none of the problems have shown themselves. I am extremely pleased with this phone.Most of the time when you read feedback online you will have to realize that most of it will be negative... Because those of us having a great time with our product are busy using it, not writing reviews. This is why I really wanted to post my opinion.So how stylish is it?What really needs to be said that hasn't been already? We all have seen this phone and know it's probably one of, if not, the most stylish handset to date. Ultra thin is not the only ""cool"" factor this phone boasts. It's the overall craftsmanship of the handset that really sets it ten steps above the competition. It's truly a peace of modern art.Its looks cool but does it perform?The answer is yes and no. Yes to the crowd desiring a basic handset. This is a very good handset for those out there desiring a phone. If your looking for a PDA or Blackberry look elsewhere. Even though the phone is basic, it performs all of these functions flawlessly. The phone still has a camera (that does take video! Search the ""My Stuff"" menu to find the option), play games, text, multi-media, Bluetooth, internet, and a bunch of other cool features. I think it's truly amazing they packed as much as they did into such a small package. So if you're looking for a phone that performs the ""basic cell phone"" functions, you have found it. Need something to plan your business trip to New York? Buy a Blackberry! I wanted to address the ""dim"" screen reports. Yes the screen is dim in bright light. There is an option to turn the screen brightness up. In setting - initial settings - brightness, you can actually turn it up quite a bit making it almost too bright.Will it really break the first time I drop it?I have not tested the durability of this phone, but I can give you my best guess. After handling the phone it seems to be incredibly sturdy, but it is still thin. I would say if dropped in the closed position it would probably be fine. If open, you may crack it in half, depending on the fall distance and surface. My suggestion to you is to get full insurance from your carrier (cingular does provide it) and not worry about it.Overall, this is my favorite phone to date. I would definitely recommend this to someone looking for a phone that looks amazing and performs flawlessly. Those of you looking to schedule your lunch appointments with your laundry should look elsewhere.",4
"Five months and still good...

I have just read most of the one-star and two-star reviews here on Amazon and feel I needed to add my two cents.I got my RAZR from a Cingular store in NYC back in July. I have been satisfied since then. Cingular's reception in NYC is great with this phone. I have never had a call ""lost"" or dropped. Everyone says that Verizon is the best; however, one of my roommates has Verizon and does not even get reception in the apartment.The volume on the phone is fine; I disagree with most of the one-star and two-star reviews on that feature. The speakerphone is also great.This is my only phone; it is my work and home phone. As a traveling consultant, I have used it successfully on several interviews over the past five months, without any issues during any of those calls.The only inconvenience is that the screens easily get smudges and fingerprints on it, which is not a huge issue to me.The phone works well in NYC. I highly recommend it.",4
"Excellent Phone

Ok, let me start off by saying this is an excellent phone. There are many features, such as internet access, AIM, camera, video recorder, etc.Many reviews here are reviewing amazons selling of the phone, instead of actually reviewing the phone. The phone is NOT BAD! It is excellent, alot better than most phones on the market today. Reception is great, period. Many people in my family have Cingular as a plan, but no RAZR. They get terrible reception 90 percent of the time. I get 4-5 bars everywhere I go. No signal boosters, nothing. I have even gotten phone service in tunnels.So, if you are looking for an innovative, sleek looking, feature packed phone, then the RAZR is for you!",4
"Great phone overall

Just got a black and pink version for my wife and I. Overall we are both pleased. As far as the buzzing that's been mentioned, it is very light, and it goes away when you talk, so unless you hold the phone directly next to your ear when you're not talking, I don't see how it's a problem.I agree that he speaker volume being a little low, but it has a great speaker phone to compensate. The camera isn't perfect, but its only a VGA, so you shouldn't expect professional quality. It is useful for adding photos to your phonebook and sharing pics with other users.The large screen is great, and I didn't find it any more difficult to navigate the functions than my old Sanyo. In fact, I found that there were more ways to personalize the controls on my V3, so that I could get around the features quickly.",3
"quit whining

the only real problem with this phone is that it has been over-sensationalized on TV and other media. The guys at motorola who designed this phone knew that style sells, and if your buying this phone for functionality over design, you need to spend more money and get a more functional phone. Let's be realistic people, it's a PHONE! and as a phone it functions flawlessly. If you want to access the internet, use your computer or laptop; if you want to take a picture use a real camera. Don't blame your phone for bad reception, blame yor wireless provider. The volume is not too low, you people who complain about this must be deaf. I am in the Army and in field artillery and I can hear on this phone and my bluetooth headset just fine..in fact I have had to turn the volume down when indoors. I'd give it 5 stars but there is one thing I don't like about it...everyone is always asking to see it!",3
"Great Phone (especially at this price)

--PROS--I bought this phone from Amazon about a year ago, and thanks to all the rebates it was free. This is the first cell phone I have ever owned, and I must say that I am very happy with my purchase. Obviously the phone is very thin and cool, which is what I wanted. I hate having bulky pockets, and this phone fits nicely into my pocket without making me feel weighed down. At first, I was concerned that is was so thin that it might fall out of my pocket when sitting or lying down, but I can't ever remember that happening. Also, I had some concern over its durabilty, but after dropping it several times due to my own clumsiness, I must say that it is incredibly durable. After a year of good hard use, it's still in excellent condition with only a few minor scratches on the back.Sound quality is good, but sometimes I wish it were a little louder (such as those times when there is alot going on aournd you), but all in all I can't complain. The ringer also seems loud enough and I rarely fail to hear it ring (again, only those times when there is alot of noise around you, but that is to be expected). Speaker phone is also very nice. Voice quality is crisp and clear. I get great reception with this phone everywhere I go. My Freshman year at college I was on the ground floor, so most people only had 1 or 2 bars at best, but I consistently got 2-3 bars, and sometimes even 4. Reception's never been a problem and this phone has a great antenna. Also, dropped calls are few and far between with Cingular.The phone also has Bluetooth which works wonderfully and you can use AIM and browse the web with it also. I don't use the phone much for it's internet capabilties, but if you plan to browse the internet etc with it, make sure you get a Media Package from Cingular because the kilobytes add up quickly. Text messaging with the phone is quick and easy and very intuitive (especially with the quick complete feature that greatly speeds typing time). Sending and recieving images is also a breeze.--CONS--I only have a few real complaints with this phone. First, the camera is pretty weak compared to some of the newer models out now (which sport 1.3 megapixel and up), and the zoom is passable. Don't get me wrong, the pictures the phone takes are great, but certainly not top of the line any more. Also, while the phone can play back video, you cannot take video with this phone (however, since some of my friends can take video with there Razr, I'm pretty sure you can fix this by hacking it). The keypad, while very sleek and stylish easily retains fingerprints, smudges, and oils from you hand and face (as does the screen). Also, since the keys are basically flush with the surface, dialing by feel can sometimes be tricky (like when you're driving). To me, these drawbacks are minor, however, and do not significantly detract from what is otherwise a great phone.--BOTTOM LINE--I can't recommned this phone enough, especially if you are looking for something that is both stylish and very good for making phone calls (at least with Cingular). Messaging is also great. If you want super high-quality pictures, however, I would suggest looking at some of the newer models (including the newer Razr models) which all have much higher resolutions.",4
"Love Phone - Battery Charge is Too Short

I love my new Razr phone that I purchased almost a month ago. The only negative that I have run into is that the battery holds it charge for too short a time. The phone needs to be charged daily. I have heard that Motorola has come out with a longer-life battery which should be made standard when the phone is purchased. Otherwise, this is the best phone I have ever owned.",3
"It's.... Fine.... (2.5 Stars by the way)

The Motorola RAZR V3 has its own advantages and disadvantages. The sleek design and loud speaker phone are just some of the many things that attract people to the RAZR. Having no antenna also adds to the RAZR's sleek design. The camera also has 4x zoom capabilities, and can shoot video. People's main calling to the RAZR is its Bluetooth compatibility. Several of the draw backs to the RAZR are that the buttons on the phone easily get dirty and constantly need to be cleaned off. When the buttons get dirty it also makes texting or even dialing a number difficult because the buttons get sticky and don't like to cooperate when you push them. The screen is poorly designed mainly when you are in sunlight it is extremely difficult to see, especially when you have dust particles gathering behind the screen (which according to a Cingular employee, only seems to happen to RAZR's). The RAZR also has no MP3 player, which is also very popular on the cell phone market. The RAZR's camera is .3 MP, and only seems to take decent pictures if the lighting is absolutely perfect. If the lighting is just ok, your pictures won't turn out very well. This is a major downside for me because I constantly am taking pictures of me with my friends, family, and other random things I come across. The online features of the RAZR, don't get me wrong, are great, but is so incredibly slow. It's awesome to be able to check how many minutes and texts you have left, and also be able to buy ring tones and backgrounds, but it seems to take 15 minutes just to check your remaining minutes.In all, the RAZR is the perfect phone for you if you want to look like a movie star when ever you're on the phone. But if you want a phone with much better picture taking capabilities, a better screen design, an MP3 player, and much faster online streaming, check out the Samsung SGH-ZX10.",1
"Nice little phone

In my experience this is one of the nicest cell phones currently on the market. The Amazon rebate can't be beat for new customers, but if you do buy it, be prepared for some frustration. There can be some delays in the credit approval process since Amazon has to send your application through their portals to the Cingular people. Mine took about two weeks to get shipped out. They also gave me a phone number in the wrong area code originally, but this was easily fixed on the phone with Cingular Customer Service. The rebate takes forever to arrive, too. Don't even think about trying to get through to Amazon rebate status people over the phone...I tried numerous times and was left on hold for over twenty minutes. Never got an answer. The email support folks are very vague with their responses, too. Just be patient.As far as the phone goes, it's amazingly slender and gets lots of good looks from people. It has a lot of nice features. My biggest beef with the phone is that its vibrator is very weak (yes this sounds bad, but bear with me). Apparently small phones just can't produce very powerful vibrations due to the lack of available space for the motor. I have had it on vibrate in my pocket on numerous occasions, touching my leg, and not even noticed it ringing.One more note...I've learned that if you don't power cycle your phone (turn it off then back on) at least once every week or so, you'll start having some major reception issues. I, like many people, never turn my phone off. After about two weeks, the reception starts getting really bad, even in areas that had perfect reception before. I learned from tech support that the phone automatically downloads software updates, including signal patches, that are not implemented by your phone until you reset it.",3
"Great phone

I have heard a lot of talk about this phone being flimsy and not working properly. This is hardly the case as I've now been the clumsy butterfingered owner of this wonderful phone over a year. Perhaps it was blessed by God? It came with a great little program called ""Motorola Phone tools"", and with it I can take any mp3 I want and make a ringtone.The only problem I've experienced with this phone (other than having crappy Cingular service, which you don't have to have but my father got some stupid deal at work so I'm stuck with it) is the quality of it's pictures. Though the ones I've taken were ok, it seemed when I zoomed in to see something, it shrunk the picture. But before I even take a star off for this, can anyone name me a camera phone that takes quality pictures? I can't. Perhaps I'm biased, though, as I don't really care about taking pictures.As a person who usually had a horrible time handling electronics, this phone came as a pleasant surprise.",4
"tips and add-ons

A friend at work had one of the silver RAZRs since winter, and it never failed to attract attention; hey, can i play with your phone?The way it feels and the keys function are so -good-, this phone is wonderful hardware.Like many people i feel the software is week, specifically the address book. That a first-class design in hardware should have such second rate software is a crime. Those who have mentioned the weakness of only searching phone book entries need to google for the new firmware update; Motorola has released new firmware which enables the video camera feature {locked in early Cingular branded phones} and also enables searching the addres book by more than one letter. Still no fix for the ""multiple entries required to store more than one number per contact"" issue, though, and THAT is a crime and a shame. I'm personally going to deal with it though, my new RAZR is black, and SWEET to hold.The call dropping issue is strictly regional; here in the SF area coverage between Cingular and AT&T; towers is phenominal. There are some hilly areas with dropout, but in the past year our coverage has increased wonderfully. The speaker phone is amazing, clear and strong. Friends at work was great, and I'm happy with my sound quality as well.The bottom edge of the phone is not aluminum, that bit is painted titanium. Cool, but my friends phone had tiny nicks and chips due to being carried in his pocket with keys. Search for cellular skins, there are some AMAZING stick-on (removable & non-damaging) skins to protect and customize your RAZR. if you can bear to cover it up!I got a black this past week and picked up a cute clear plastic case on EBay for cheap. I figure I'll keep mine covered. Would be a crime to damage this baby.It's not as good a camera as some phones. It doesn't have the software capability of a PocketPC or Smartphone. But.. it's a PHONE. It's a great phone! The camera is there for spontaneous snaps, and once I got the hang of the menus it was thumbs-up and blogging... what a treat, e-mailing photos instantly to an online blog!Check out the Motorola Modders website if you want to ""unbrand"" your Cingular or T-Mobile phone - removing the annoying logos & proprietary info in the software. MotoModders is also good for tips on how to update your firmware if your local storefront is too stupid to know how to do it {they're out there, the GOOD stores where the staff is tech savvy, but the bad ones outnumber them}.I think this is a great phone; if you're not a ""road warrior"" needing e-mail and document editing or more than java programs on your mobile, and if Cingular/AT&T; coverage is good in your area, you'll love it. 4 stars rather than 5 because Motorola are lazy cows who won't provide decent address book software, more memory, better camera.",3
"oh razr, how i loved you so...

...i was starstruck by you as i continued my quest for a new phone. there you were, a shimmering artifact of technological revolution. i adored you. i needed you. you fulfilled so very many of my childhood aspirations, especially my dream of becoming a rogue international spy. but alas, now i hate your guts.as i type this, i'm actually wondering if you're alright, as i just threw you across the room. why don't you ever charge correctly? what, exactly, does 'unable to charge' entail? why do you die even when you are being fed by your umbilical cord of electricity? and why, sweet love of mine, why is it that you decide that receiving my calls is something to do only on your whimsy? don't you understand the frustration you cause me by not only refusing to RING when my friends CALL me, but not even alerting me that i have new messages?? why do i even have you? your camera does come in handy, i'll admit, but your pictures are of poor quality, and just aren't worth the effort anymore. what's wrong with you!? our love clearly cannot work. i'm sorry, but i'm leaving you for my old sony ericsson, whom i still love dearly. i hope someday you can forgive me, but i just cannot live like this any longer.",1
"Great Phone and Great Service From Amazon

First of all, let me say that amazon.com and their customer service are the best around. Second to none.It started off about a month, month and a half ago, when I ordered a regular Silver V3. Within 5 days I had a brand new Razr in my hands. Only one problem, it was defective. Dead on arrival. I emailed amazon.com customer service and within 2 hours of talking to them, a new V3 was in transit to my house.The next V3 got to me about 8-9 days after my original order. This time it worked perfect. Being a prior moto customer I was already familar with the menus and what not. I fell in love with this phone right away.Great design, nice layout, and the features I expected. I was even pleasantly suprised by the VGA camera quality. Granted this is no megi pixel digital camera, but for a VGA, I think it takes great pictures.After having my silver V3 for a week or so, I see that they released this black special edition version. So I emailed amazon.com again, and they once again fufilled every request I had. Within 3 weeks (after shipping process) I now have a special edition Black V3 Razr.Same phone, same features, but better (IMO) looking in black.5 star phone and 5 star service from amazon.com",4
"Great looking phone....if yer into this sort of thing

I'll start with the bad first, given the amount of interest this phone has generated.1) The Phonebook application is a little...wonky. Some people have said you can't add more than one piece of contact info per contact, which is NOT true. You can, but its nearly hidden underneath the ""MORE"" function while editing the contact. However, its not convenient and you cannot add additional e-mail addresses or phone numbers to your contacts using the Phone Tools app...which is annoying, since T-Mobile charges $30-40 for the hardware/software bundle.1a) It also takes forever to scroll through your Phonebook contacts. I thought it MIGHT be caused by having some SIM contacts, so I transfered all of them to phone memory. No dice. The scroll speed is untenable. Even my wife's Moto V330 is quicker. What gives? I had to create a voice prompt for almost every contact in my list.2) Even at full blast, the volume just isn't loud enough. Plus, the ""audio sweet spot"" on the speaker is hard to keep next to your ear. If you are planning to get a Bluetooth headset and use that exclusively, this shouldn't keep you from getting the phone.3) Compared to a Samsung V205, a Sony Ericsson P910i and Motorola's own V330, the RAZR gets poorer reception. The previous phones mentioned all get four bars at my house. The RAZR gets 2. This even after calling T-Mobile tech support for help. Their advice? ""Keep turning the phone on and off and it will hopefully find another tower.""4) T-Mobile offers NO games for this phone yet. Given how high profile this form factor has become, I find this level of support to be somewhat poor. I know - you don't buy a phone for its games. But just to show how lacking T-Mobile's support is...the RAZR includes a demo for BeJeweled. After the (very) short demo is over, it asks if you want to buy it. Clicking the link brings you to a webpage that says ""Sorry, we don't offer games for your phone yet"". My wife's V330 has a similar issue. She's had it for over 4 months and services like T-Mobile STILL offer no games for the phone. Again, I know you shouldn't buy a phone based on the number of games offered for it, but its still a feature, something to whittle away the time while waiting at the DMV.5) Camera phone still only 640x480. Decent pics at that resolution, but given that there are cheaper phones on the market (I didn't get this phone for free) with higher pixel values, this is a moderate oversight on Moto's part6) Phone response is fairly poor as well. Example - going through my contacts by pressing keys (going from Q to R to S)...so very slow. You think the phone hasn't responded so you mash the button again, at which point it responds to TWO button presses and you have to start all over again.7) The Phone Tools application is a little user unfriendly and totally geared to people who mess around with Outlook CSVs on a daily basis. I've managed to get it to work, but not without some work.Alright, so now for the good.1) This phone is a veritable conversation piece. Oohs and ahhs all around...if you care about that sort of thing. I usually don't. I just want a functional phone that gets good battery life, gets a decent signal and can withstand a beating (I'm a klutz). But if you do care about the conversation-worthyness of your cell phone, this one has it in spades.2) Great battery power. I've had it on for 5 days at moderate usage and I've still got 2 bars left.3) This is a sturdy phone. My kid has already dropped it on cement twice and I've seen NO scratches at all. Maybe I'm lucky, as another reviewer mentioned that poor build quality on his piece. I've not had any issues. The phone is rock solid.4) The usual amount of ringtones and wallpapers....all of which are amazingly expensive. Why does it cost 2 bucks for a hi-fi ringtone lasting 20 seconds when I can buy the song at iTunes for a dollar?5) The PhoneTools software allows you to create your OWN ringtones. I haven't played around with the software yet, so I'm going to guess that your abilities to import MP3s or CD-audio will be truncated to some degree.6) Excellent Bluetooth performance. Haven't had the opportunity to test file transfers and such, but the RAZR's connection to my Moto BT headset is great. Doesn't matter which side of my body they are situated. Decent sound quality even at 20 feet of unobstructed space.7) Did I mention this phone is attractve?8) Ringtones can get quite loud, even without degrading ringtone sound quality. I wish the speaker was this loud.This phone has some serious shortcomings - most important among them is the poor performance of the Phonebook app, poor signal quality and low speaker volume. Ordinarily, I'd be bringing the phone back, like, tomorrow. But the design of the phone and its excellent BT performance makes me want to hang onto it.Hopefully, Moto learns from their mistakes and releases a RAZR V4 with better earpiece volume and snappier response times.",2
"Style vs. Function

The GOOD:Beautiful phone. Stylish, thin, black, with great reception (using Cingular in St. Louis area) and clarity. The screen is very clear, colorful, and large, great for playing games like chess - I can actually SEE the pieces! :)The BAD:First, after 33 days the black RAZR started making this very high pitched noise if I just opened the phone and put it to my ear. Several Cingular employees also heard it. I returned the phone not once, but twice through the warranty exchange and each phone did the same thing. I tried using a different battery, a different SIM card, but to no avail - all three black V3 RAZR's made that high pitched noise. At this point I became frustrated - it sounds obsessive-compulsive, but I am not paying over $300 for a phone that makes that noise.Second,the camera sucks. I'm not a photographer, and I don't plan on buying a nice camera, nor do I intend to buy a digital camera. I just want the camera on my phone to be ""good,"" not decent or crap. The 4 x digital zoom distorts the final pic so much it's worthless. Even without that you end up with a blurry, pixelated pic not worth your time. There is a great lag between the time you snap the pic and when the phone takes it.Third, while you can watch video, you can't record it. And even if you can tolerate taking pics, you have no memory to do so. With ten pics, I'm already at 20% capacity.Finally, while the overall phone feels sturdy, the side buttons (and I've tested three new phones) feel a bit flimsy on certain phones and not on others, and the top screen (when the phone is closed) is actually askew to the point where I can see the copper wiring underneath on 2 out of 3.The UGLY: If you want a very nice looking phone (just don't drop it - but why would you, it's $300) that has excellent clarity and only plan to make and receive calls, I'd buy it! If, however, you are one of the crowd who demands greater functionality (while probably sacrificing some of the eye-candy appeal of the RAZR) from your toys, I'd suggest a different high-end phone.",2
"Slick phone - read the manual!!

First off, the phone design is excellent.I would also like to quickly dispell some of the negative comments in the reviews below.Multiple numbers CAN be added to individual contacts, and any serious buyer (as well as all those who claim the phone cannot do just this) should actually READ THE MANUAL (also available on Motorola's website) to see how it can be done EASILY.The low volume complaint is true, however, my previous phone (Sony Ericsson T610) had the same issue, so this was a moot point for me, as I was used to the lower volume of the earpiece.My phone can actually record VIDEO, granted it is a bit choppy, but the phone I received as of October had this feature enabled right out of the box.These seem to be the biggest reoccuring complaints, other than the slow interface, which I have found to be fine with a little trial and error, and again, reading the manual.Cingular Wireless has been good to work with, and even though I messed around with the phone a bit too much and locked the SIM card, they were really nice and provided me with the proper key to unlock it (but they are not under review here - the phone is).I highly encourage a bit of research, a bit of skepticism, and of course if you still buy and don't approve, it's very easy to return a phone before 30 days on most contracts.This is the best phone I've purchased yet, and for that I give 5 stars.UPDATE: AFTER 1 MONTH OF USE...I still love this phone.A few other realizations:There are a number of websites available showing how to improve your device (legally and without voiding any warranties). And if you like, there are methods of ""flexing"" the firmware of the phone to enable more features and gain more storage space (not sure about warranties after these though).I highly recommend getting a mini-USB cable (one should have been provided with the phone for the price) in order to help with transfering images etc. to and from the phone.MobilPhoneTools is a decent application for doing this as well as things like adding your own personal ringtones from your own mp3 library (without paying for them!), but you have to purchase this software through Motorola.I FINALLY DROPPED IT!!! - onto the hard concrete floor of a Food Lion during a session of holding too many things while shopping...and the phone is FINE! I found after a quick inspection what I thought were scratches on the exterior LCD that would not come off by polishing, but they came off with some effort from my fingernail (a technique used if you've ever owned a quartz watch). I have to say the build of this phone is excellent (and I may invest in a screen protector...just in case).There is a slight screen noise from the interior LCD when held up to the ear, but I find that it is lessened during calls and stops completely when the screen backlight turns off (after about 1 minute or less of talk time), so I wouldn't consider that such a rotten quirk.Overall, I've still to find an aspect of this phone that would make me not recommend it.Still 5 stars!",4
"A very cool phone indeed

Razr V3 is indeed the coolest phone I've ever owned. It comes with a wide range of features, including a VGA camera, a very versatile messaging center, support for JAVA applications and Bluetooth. The menu navigation is quite logical, however, not as clear and straightforward as with Nokia phones.The phone is made of metal and it perfectly supplements my metal digital camera and my metal PDA. It pairs perfectly with my HP ipaq hx4700 via Bluetooth.The display is great, it provides enough space for navigation, browsing and photos viewing. One thing that strikes me, though, is the viewing angle - the display is viewed best from the front, if you look at it from either side, it gets whitish or overexposed.The keyboard was a great surprise to me, I expected it to be flat and nonresponding, much like with cheap calculators. To my great surprise, although the keys do not stick out, pressing them (reinforced by a loud click) is quite ok even for people with bigger fingers like myself. The keyborad is actually VERY large in comparison with other contemporary phones. One more thing: the phone lacks a joystick, which is in my opinion one of its great advantages.I have replaced (modded) the original phone software with its 'retouched' version, enabling video recording, animated menus, improved phonebook and other features and getting rid of provider personalization. Extensive information on such modifications can be found on the internet, just use google.The phone comes with synchronization software, which works pretty well, yet it lacks direct support for Outlook. I had real difficulties importing my Outlook contacts into the app (thru CSV).On the whole, a very good (looking) product with multiple features.",3
"Very disappointed

I bought this phone thinking I was moving forward, but- It's clumsy to navigate. Even simple tasks take several actions.- Impossible to 'touch-dial'. There's no 'feel' to the keys.- It has a most annoying phone book memory, which I understand is common with all Motorola phones. It stores only one phone number per entry. So if ""Ron"" has a home phone, work phone, cell phone, etc. I need three or four ""Rons"" in my directory.- I can't get to ""Ron"" by typing R_O - have to type ""R"" and then scroll down through all the ""R's"" until I get to Ron.Other Problems include:-Low earpiece volume-Very weak vibrate-Poor camera quality.-The ""Flip"" is a bit clumsy to do with one hand.Yes, it's cool looking, slim and light to carry.Now if only it was convenient to make a phone call.I miss my old Nokia.",0
"It's tough looking cool

I got the Motorala RAZR for christmas when I already had an LG that did everything right. Perhaps that is why i'm bitter. Below is a list of things that are irritating about the RAZR. They may be small but it's the small things that I use most often.1: ....Delay.... There is significant delay for almost every function. Press phone book... wait... press f... wait... call friend. This is the function that is used most often and yet there is about a half second delay after each button is pressed. I'm used to a near instant response from LG phones and older motorolas. This delay is on everything that refreshes the display. I can't stress enough how annoying this is.2: Max volume is too soft. For example, I was sitting in a department store with the volume of this phone at its maximum and had much trouble hearing what my friend was saying. I had to ask him to repeat himself so many times that we eventually just ended the conversation because it was taking to long to communicate. This happens in most public places and in the car. It's not that you can't hear the person. It's just that it takes too much strain to understand the words that are contaminated with the background noise in these everyday situations. I never had this problem with my previous phone.3: Alarm Clock interface is poor. This may seem like too small of function to be complaining about but it is common for people to use their cell phone as their daily alarm clock. If you have a regular 9-5 job and don't need to change the times of your alarm the RAZR works okay. Note that there is no Mon-Fri enable option so you will have to remember to enable it every night. If you are a student or if you have irregular work hours this alarm clock is even more annoying. They have you name the alarms rather than just displaying what time the alarm will go off. That way, if you're unsure what time the alarm goes off, you've got to go through some 2 delayed button functions to just see the time. This is just something that really irritates me. If you're used to better, it will irritate you too.4: Volume button on monitor end of phone rather than the button end, probably because the buttons wouldn't fit there with such a slim design. Just hold one of these phones open in your hand and try to adjust the headset volume as you would during a call. It's an awkward and slow process. The good thing is that the earpiece is so quiet that you could just keep it at full volume for almost any use.It looks cool though. But everybody has one now anyway.",1
"Cool phone

This is the coolest phone I have ever owned. After a lot of thought, I decided to go with the black and when I got it, I am happy that it looks much better than the silver RAZR which I had seen in the store. It is really sleek and the keypad is awesome. The display is big and can be viewed easily.A couple of negative points (reasons for not giving 5 stars)1. Navigation is not as easy as in Nokia phones (similar is the case with my other Motorola phone which I used previously).2. Has no extendable memory (5 MB internal memory) and no MP3 player (not much of a negative point IMO)3. A li'l wider than other phones.Inspite of all this, it is worth the buy and the 2 yr contract. Cingular signal is really good in my place and haven't had any problems so far.",3
"terrible operating system, poor phone overall

this phone gets one star for the appearance. the sound quality on the earpiece is terrible and i don't think i've ever run into an operating system and menus that were less intuitive. don't be fooled by it's chic appeal.",0
"Style... but no substance

My partner and I got these phones because they're the ""it"" phone around L.A. right now.The reception is the worst - for anyone who lives in L.A., I don't get reception on the corner of Ventura Blvd and Balboa. For those of you who aren't in L.A., please understand that that is the HEART of the ""Valley"" and there's no reason why ANY phone shouldn't get perfect reception in that area. Plus, my other friends with Cingular have reception in these areas.The phone has the lowest volume of any phone I've ever had - Nokia's always been the worst, until now. I can't hear the person on the other end when driving on the freeway - and I don't drive a convertible, I drive a quiet luxury car.The menu programming is an abyss of confusion, and the phone's camera is crap. Sprint's Sanyo PM 8200 has the best camera phone I've seen yet - until my shiny new Sony Ericsson S710a comes in tonight.My best advice - forego style and stick with substance. The Sony is a world's better phone and worth the extra cost.Mahalo!",1
"CAUTION - read the fine print

Amazon will charge you $250 if you port your phone number on most of there phones.",3
"awesomest phone EVER

i got this phone yesterday and i love it! i cant believe i have it! the black is so cool looking and the design is just awesome. i really like the inside and outside screens! so far all my calls have been clear as can be and i have no disappointments with this phone!! surprisingly the voice dialing works amazingly! everytime i tried it, it worked- unlike all the other phones ive had with this feature. i really like the message button on the keypad that will take you straight to your messages when you press it- making it sooo easy to text! speakerphone is great and easy to hear and be heard on! AIM is a great feature on this also! photo caller id is cool too and the camera is great-able to take photos with the phone open or shut! overall i cant say enough good things about this phone!! go buy it",4
"cingular + RAZR = headache

Dont lose your peace of mind over this deal. Its worth spending money than to get trapped in this offer.",0
"Okay Phone

Ordered the phone on Sunday received by Thursday. First the phone, it's a nice looking phone but that's where it pretty much stops, Motorola is very behind on the features they offer for phones and the display has been the same for the past atleast 10 years since I had my first Motorola, the phones that offer the best features for wallpaper, color schemes is LG, there phone features are awesome. Now on Cingular service this was my first time signing up, when I first got the phone I kept getting unregestired sim, called the first lady said the phone was defective so I contacted Amazon(a new phone is on the way) called Cingular again another lady said it could be the phone or sim card, happened to come on here and read reviews and saw where someone else had the same problem, he said he contact cingular tech support and they were able to help, I called and spoke with someone and tech support(thanks, it worked...kinda) anyway the tech support person said they where having problems with there towers that the werent regesiter new customers???makes no since to me, anyway she said I would need to keep turning my phone on and off until it picks it up...well eventually that worked but I can't believe you would have to go through all that with a cell phone company just to get to service...that sucks big time!! I had tmobile before and compared to the problems I had with them they don't even compare to the problems I've had with Cingular for just a day of service. So all in all I would just get the silver razr through tmobile and only have a 1 year contract as oppossed to a 2 year contract w/Cingular. I still have about 20 or so more days before I decide if I want to stick with Cingular or kick them to the curb!!",2
"Nice Phone, but BEWARE you cannot get rebate if you take your old number (Cingular)

The reason I bought this phone from Amazon was for the $150 rebate. I waited a week to get my new phone and I do really like it except I find myself constantly having to clean my fingerprints and smudges off the screens. The problem is that I wanted to take my Sprint number with me. I looked up the information and to my complete dismay, Amazon, currently does not have a relationship with Cingular to deal with number portability. They have an agreement with every single other mobile phone company they sell plans and products for. So basically you are instructed to contact Cingular to cancel your order and re-order with them but by doing that you are becoming ineligible to receive Amazon rebates, ie the whole reason I bought the phone from Amazon. It is my right to be able to take my number with me and I feel ripped off that it will cost me $150 to do so.",2
"Great phone

THis phone is so good. IT is also very cool and i was worried that i would have to buy a service plan with the phone but i did not have to which was great because i wanted to use my old sim card. THis phone is as good as they all say it is.",4
"I love my new Razr V3 BLK Phone!

I bought my two Razr phones on sunday morning( 12/18/05) and received them both Wednesday night (12/21/05)at 5:30pm.They both work great and I havn't had any problems with them yet!Motorola phones are made well and I havn't had any problems with the last 4 motorola phones I have bought.Art",4
"Good, but there is room for improvement.

Hardware 10 , Sofware: 7. Average : 8.5The functions should be easier to manage.I would appreciate if it could have a radio.But talking about design it is almost perfect. It is extremely slim , what I really appreciate.",3
"I LOVE IT. FANTASTIC

BUY THIS PHONE WITH CINGULAR. Especially DO NOT go with VERIZON. (see Verizon RAZR reviews & especially read the 1 & 2 star ratings) Verizon is horrible.I've had T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T;, Verizon, AND Cingular in the Connecticut area in the past three years. Cingular is BY FAR THE BEST SO FAR & this RAZR is GREAT! I love it.",4
"RAZR thinn, good features, easy to use... NO issues !! Whatelse you want ??

Like many other people I was skeptical about the performance of this phone, but i was wrong, this phone lived upto my expectations. The VOICE is CLEAR and LOUDER , NO issues with the quality of sound. Easy to adjust volume while talking on phone also. Signal reception is good, so far (10days) I have no call drops(Cingular Service). Camera is good, you can take some nice pictures with 4x digital zoom.Many people complained about storing multiple phone numbers under one name, They are wrong, we can store multiple numbers(like home,mobile,work,fax etc) under one name. But, you see same name listed multiple times in the phonebook.This is required for voice calls.Charges quickly and it lives longer.Take Bluetooth ear piece (Body Glove), its really cool and convenient and easy to use.NEGATIVE POINT > I dont see many free games in this phone, may be I've to PAY and download from cingular media site (I've not tried yet).Suggestion : Please read the phone and ear piece user guide incase if you have trouble/inconvenience in finding some feature. Please Dont write a review until you use it for few days.BOTTOM LINE : I'm very happy with the phone and the Body Glove ear piece as well. This is not an extraordinary phone but it is really a cool phone. Buy with confidence, unless you get a diffective phone, you dont get disappointed with this phone.",3
"Get it if you like to be like EVERYONE else...

The phone feels sturdy yet conveniently thin and compact. The display on the front is hard to read. Difficult to hold against your shoulder if you need both hands and don't have a headset. Everywhere you go, you'll see this phone so don't accidentally lay it down and get it mixed up with someone else's!",2
"Razr best phone that any Provider has

I work for Cingular Wireless and this phone in Silver and in black are the phones that we sell the most. Not only is is small but the way it works is great.Email capabilities- so people who don't need blackberry quality email but want e-mail can use it.Pictures- Takes decent pictures, aren't going to be as good as the Sony Ericsson S710a but it still is nice to have if you are on the goSmall, thin, sleek- of course the number one thing abouit this phone is going to be its sleek design and size, it fits easily into any pocket and is great for purses or breifcasesIf you get this i would suggest that you get insurance through you service provider so that if you do end up breaking it they will replace it. It is not as fragile as everybody thinks (i had a customer who had it run over by a car and it still worked) but it is something i encourage on all of the more expensive phones.",4
"Rated it 1 because there is no 0 stars option

This is a LOUSY phone. I have had it for 3 months now and it has given me so many problems and caused me so much inconvenience that I cannot even list all of them here. Here's a list of some of the problems I have had with it, apart from the fact that it has a bad UI....1. The phone has frozen on me about 6 times so far. I have to remove the battery, wait for 30 seconds and insert it again to reset the phone.2. Most of the times I make a call I get a lot of static noise and the line goes blank.3. In the past week or so, the battery has been draining out completely everyday (Remember the phone is only 3 months old)4. Each time the battery drains out and the phone shuts off, all my ringer settings etc gets reset to the default ringer tone, volume etc.I have already asked Cingular to replace my phone. Unfortunately they r going to send me another Razr, I would have preferred a different model; less cooler, but one that works. My previous phone, which was a black & white screen basic old phone (Samsung), was far more reliable than this one. Just today I overheard somebody's conversation about wanting to buy a Razr and I discouraged her from doing so. I am happy about it :-)",0
"Amazon's number portability

Amazon number portability sucks. I bought the new Razr phone and now can not transfer my number because amazon sucks. They have no agreement with Cingular. If I had know this I would have kept Sprint.They want to charge me $250 for an $179 retail phone.",3
"This phone sucks and so does Moto

Just an fyi on the worst case of customer service I've experienced in my life. About six months ago I bought Moto's V3. (Tmobile via Amazon, $200). When I turned on the phone, the display on the screen often was reversed as if read in a mirror. I returned the phone to Amazon, which immediately replaced it. Unfortunately, the replacement's screen would go dark every now and then for no apparent reason, requiring me to remove the battery and install to get it back. By then Amazon would no longer exchange the phone, I sent it back to Moto via UPS. I called Moto weekly to find out how long it would take to be repaired or replaced. For two weeks no one could find it in the system. Each time I called I was told it was being investigated with their highest priority. On the 20th day after the package had been received by Moto, the customer service rep finally told me the box was empty and they were again investigating. Seven days later, Moto finally called me to say that they had concluded their investigation and that the box was definitely empty and I should contact UPS for reimbursement.",0
"Nice and Slim, But not worth the money

This phone is way overrated. I like the size but that is about all I like about it. The speaker volume is way too low. It can hardly be heard when driving down the road without pressing it into your ear very hard. Just not what I expected. Buy something else.",1
"Excellent phone!

I really love this phone! It works remarkably well! Sound is perfect (except when I have a bad signal - no fault of the phone!) It will endure countless falls - someting I really love. The camera works almost like any expensive digital camera. It is a great package in a phone.",4
"rebate

It appears you do not want me to post my horrible experience with the rebate. I just want to caution other that you have a problem with itl Beware",0
"motorola v3 black version

i just got this phone in hong kong..i waited for the price reduction..kick ass phone!!!!",4
"this phone is an amazing feet of ssience!!!

this a telephone that is amazing!! it lets you talk to your friends and family and bill colelctors and such but with one thing thats really neat and that is the fact that you do not have to plug this phone into the wall!!!! i did not believe this when my brother told me that it could do that but i saw it on the cable news shows and now i believe!! isn't ssiences an amazing thing???!!! wouldnt you like to have a phone that you can take to the store that does not have a chprd attatched to it!!! i love tecnologyy!!!",4
"omg

i got this phone and hated it it was nothing like my new replacement at sprint. the samsung ""blade"" or mma900. the samsung at lest has buttons that you can feel so i dont have to risk getting into an accident while driving.So get the blade by samsung i think that amazon will have it soon and samsung made it for sprint but it will end up every where in a couple of months",0
"Nice Looking Phone!!!

this is probably one of the sleekest phones out there. only one problem the battery life is horrible, dies in about one day. and there arnt much apps. but who cares the phone looks hot! (the black one that is, not the silver)",3
"Don't Buy This Item from Amazon

Don't buy this item from Amazon. They charge $100 extra. Buy the item directly from Cingular for $149.99 or less.",4
"GET T-MOBILE RAZR!!!!!!!!

Don't get the cingular razr. The t mobile one is better! the t mobile razr has stronger reception (verizon is the best reception, but at least t mobile is better than cingular) plus AIM and camcorder. Plus, its cheaper than cingular silver razr. SO GET THE T-MOBILE RAZR AND AVOID CINGULAR RAZR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",1
"Want a new cell phone but keep the same no., HOW?

as the title said, I am interested in getting this cool phone but i would like to keep the same no. do anyone know if that's possible???Thanks!",3
"razor problems

i have a razr with cingular and live in wa state.i guess it depends on where u live but here is what has happened to me......got cingular,didnt like the free phone,took it back,got a razr,(ya i paid the $200 for it)worked fine for about 2 weeks,called the # for cingular,they asked what was wrong(did ya drop it? etc etc)none of the above,(i have insuance on it too)cingular said it has a 30 day return policy(i told the lady on the phone i have been with cingular longer then 30 days),she said it dont matter,the store has to take care of it...........the lady at the store said(through email) their store manager cant do exchanges because of lack of inventory,but yet when we called cingular they said the store can take care of it........any other people in wa state have this problem with the tacoma cingular store............it's in the lincoln plaza..i have have the name of the sales lady to the store and her email if anyone wants to help me",0
"AT&T Former Customer need to save current cell number.

I want to obtain this deal to get the RAZR for free. Unfortunately, I'm still with AT&T; billing plan and I want to be able to have my current cell number to be on the Cingular RAZR cell phone. I have no way to contact customer service on Amazon for phone service.How am I be able to use my current cell number for RAZR cellphone? There is no way on the Amazon to do that..",4
"Don't Judge A Cell Phone By It's Look

At first this cell phone looks really great. It is skinny and small and looks cool. DONT BE FOOLED!!! This phone is horrible! The external screen is very bad as it does not fill up the whole space they gave it on the screen. The camera is horrible. The screen gets smudges in a day. HORIBBLE PHONE!!! Get something better like the V551 or the S710a!",1
"Wow!

The Motorola RAZR V3 is a remarkable phone. I cannot believe how little it is, and it is actually light, for an aluminum casing.Camera is surprisingly decent in the right lighting for just a VGA, except when I go to view them, they look cloudy in My Media, 2 of mine have done this, may not be a problem to any one else.The use of it as a phone is great, besides the fact that the earpiece is a bit low, but if you have Motorola Phone Tools, you can easily fix that. If not, spit out the 30 dollars it takes to have it, *ouch*.Great signal, great sound, great phone, that needs MINOR improvements.Don't see myself getting any other phone, until, of course, the new one comes out. :)",3
"Does everything it's supposed to...

I have had this phone for about 3 months now, and I love it. For the camera it's got, it takes great pictures (if you want print quality pics, get a digital camera). The video camera is an awesome feature, too. Mine didn't come with the video enabled, but I figured out how to mod the phone, so that's ok.I think one of the things I love most about this phone is the ease of customizing it to fit my personality. With Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools software and a USB cable (neither is included, which is why I only gave it 4 stars) you can put your own ringtones, graphics, etc. on the phone.The only quirk I've noticed is that sometimes the phone 'hides' phone numbers that have been stored in my address book, but I'm sure they'll figure this out soon!Overall, I'm very satisfied with the phone and it's functionality. I had realistic expectations (I don't expect a mobile phone to do more than make calls, really), and it exceeded all of them.",3
"Great phone

It is both stylish and functional. Black by far is the best color. Great reception and worth the price. The only problem with the phone is it is a fingerprint magnet but you can clean it. It is pretty durable i have dropped it three times and no scratches though i would recomened buying a case. Also beware of the bluetooth eats up your battery. The video quality is pretty good it can record up to a minute if ajusted. I recomend getting the Usb data cable and software for the phone so you can put your emails,data, etc. on your phone. In concluesion worth the buy.",4
"Overall quite impressive indeed.

This phone is just great! a reliable phone, packed with features.The aluminum makes this phone very light and very sturdy. I dropped many times and no damage!If you text message, this phone will be a wonderful buy. The keypad makes this phone just great for text messaging, and I really like the predicative text, it works well. Taking pitures with this phone is so easy, and even easier to send, and you can play actual songs, with really impressive sound. The battery life of this phone is just OK. This phone has one of the clearest call qualities I have ever experienced, and gets great reception. Overall quite impressive indeed.",4
"Great phone except for earpiece volume

I prefer to use my bluetooth headset to get sufficient earpiece volume. They need to add one or two notches more volume to the built-in earpiece to make it perfect.",3
"Excellent Phone and Not Bad for Price

I had purchased my RAZR phone just this past weekend and I must say that I am quite impressed. I was a little hesitant to buy the phone due to some people seeking out flaws but then I said well every cell phone is going to have its flaws. I have friends who have them and have said that they love theirs and have had them since they had first been on the market.As far as everything goes it is a very good phone and at a good price for such a good phone. My first call on the phone was as clear as day and the ringers you can hear very well! The advantage of two LCD screens is that you can take advantage of the camera, close the flip and take a picture of yourself! (Not that I do.) You can also take pictures of people who are listed in your phone book and when they call you their picture appears on the external display.The speakerphone feature is also very good, loud and people on the other line can hear you very well also.The only thing I find lacking in the phone is its ability to display fingerprints on the displays and buttons. Due to its making of metal on the outside finish and nickel copper plating for its number pad, it is very easy to spot fingerprints and it can be quite embarassing to you when you are showing off your phone to other people. (Not trying to sound fashion like).Overall, the phone is an absolute marvel from Motorola and I was very indeed pleased and impressed when I recieved mine!",3
"Great phone, good service, don't believe the negative hype

First off, the phone rocks. It is thin, cool, and very usable. The only problems are with the earpiece volume being a little low, no flash on the digital camera, and the issues with multiple numbers under one name. Cingular's service is usually savaged in Chicago, but I found it is better in the dead areas than verizon, t mobile or sprint (and no worse anywhere else). It's not very good in basements, but everywhere else it works well. By the way, the price is great (free after rebates) and I am very happy with the customer service. It would be a 5 star transaction if the aforementioned problems would be addressed.",3
"BEWARE - What a phone if you cannot listen....

What a phone if you cannot listen what other person is saying. Razor's volume level, while listening is so low that you have to guess what other person is saying. I bought this phone 15 days back and thought I have got a defective piece, so I requested for a replacement which I got (Thanks to Amazon) but to my surprise even the second phone has the same problem. To confirm my problem I called one of my friend who was having Razor, and he confirmed me that Razor has sound issue... You just cannot listen what other person is saying on the phone. It is worst if you are driving in the car even if all the windows are closed. Just to make sure that still there may be some solution to this problem I called Motorola Technical Support and they also confirmed this problem in ""some of the phones"". What they offered me is repairs to correct the issue which didn't sound quite true because it was a new brand phone and I saw 3 phones with the same problem.I think people who say good about it use the phone for all other things except to talk. Beware.... You don't want a phone which cannot perform what primarily it is supposed to do.",0
"RAZR Rules

The motorola Razr is Extremely functional and is one of the best phone on the market. It gets excellant Reception and it is stylish. It is small and it has an excellant Screen. The camera is excellant quality and the battery life is long lasting. With the drop in price it is definately worth the buy.",4
"Don't believe the rebate offer!!!!!

Great phone, but those kudos go to Motorola not Amazon. The user interface is a bit tricky, especially if you are coming from a different brand like Nokia or Sony-Ericsson, which is the only reason it is getting 4 stars. The thin profile is very nice to fit into pockets without looking bulky. It is also powerful in terms of signal - it beats all other cell phones that have trouble in my home area, where coverage is spotty.Warning about Amazon's ""free"" rebate, which is still being offered for this phone. As instructed, after waiting until my second billing cycle (to ensure I hadn't returned the phone or cancelled service) I dutifully sent in the paperwork, albeit just before the postmark deadline. It is now four months later and I have not received my rebate check. There doesn't seem to be any way of getting help with this problem either. So much for the free phone.",3
"Outstanding Phone

This year for my 14th birthday I recieved the Motorola V3 Black RAZR. It's sleekness and design is fit for a king. The screen is the perfect size, and extremely easy to see. The camera is usable, but I prefer my digital camera, of course. The menu is easily accessible and extremely easy to use. I could go on and on about how wonderful this phone is, but it does has its turn downs. To start off, oil from your hands are easily transfered to the phone, causing streaks along the screen, and the keys, but thats only minor. IT IS EXTREMELY FRAGILE, drop it once, it might be the last time it works. As for reception, I have four bars in places I would never expect to get good reception. Battery life is good, too. I would recommend this phone to any cell phone lovers.",3
"Motorola RAZR V3 is off the hook!

I've had this phone for over a week now, and it is the best thing I have ever bought. I loved my old phone, but this one blows it totally out of the water. I love the Bluetooth functionality, a godsend when you are trying to talk to clients while out of the office. I've had no dropped calls and the volume both ways is very good. Overall, it had everything I was looking for in a cell phone and a few things that I didn't think I needed but find out I couldn't live without. Do yourself a favor, if you are in the market for a new phone then give this one a test drive. You also have two choices in carriers now, but can only get Black through Cingular. So, check it out and you will not be disappointed.",4
"Just hope your phone never quits working

I had been very happy with my Motorola phone until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"Did Not Work as Expected

To me, this is the coolest looking phone I have seen. It’s solidly made. The reason I am giving it a 1 is because of the earpiece volume. To hear the other person, the volume has to be set to the maximum level and even then what comes out of the earpiece is distorted, especially when talking to another mobile phone. To me this makes the phone useless. You can use the speaker feature on the phone, but there are times when you want to keep conversations private. I switched to Cingular to get this phone, but I am canceling my service. I am also very unhappy with the number of rings that I get before my calls are sent to my voicemail. With Cingualar, at least in Dallas, you have a maximum of three rings before your calls are routed to you voicemail. Sometimes, this does not give you enough time to answer your calls. I am returning it and going back to Sprint.",0
"Best phone that I have ever owned.

This is the best phone that I have ever owned. I purchased my phone through Amazon.com. The service is excellent. The phone arrived within a week of purchase. The customer service for Amazon was a great help for any question that I had. The bluetooth enables you to upload pictures or music files to the phone from your computer. The phone is compact and fits in my pocket. The features on the phone are great. The only thing that I can think that is a negative is that the battery life doesn't last as long as I expected. I use my phone a lot for work and the battery only lasts about 12 hours. The bluetooth uses a lot of battery as well. I am planning on buying the motorola cd rom so I can sync my phonebook and date book with my computer as well as my Ipaq. Thanks Amazon!",4
"beware

If you drop this phone from even the slightest distance off the ground, it will BREAK. I dropped mine from a desk chair to the floor (approx. 2 feet), it hardly bumped the ground, and the phone is kaput. Unless you are the most unusually careful person in the world, do not buy this phone. It is not worth the hassle of replacement.",0
"Sleek Design But Low Quality Components

I just got this phone from Cingular a few days ago and with all the hype I was hoping for something better. Sure the phone has a sleek thin design but the camera is only .3mp ( compared to 1.3 from competing cellular companies) and the internet for the non VCAST phone is completely unacceptable. I tried the mobile Television made for Cingular and I got a video of around 3 frames per second. There is also no MP3 player in this phone so it really isn't worth the hype. I suggest getting a ROCKR cellphone or a pocket PC cellphone both of which cost nothing with 2yr activation and can handle much faster internet and all the major features the RAZR lacks.",1
"sleek but problems already.

I had the RAZR (pink) for 2 days and the phone started a low pitched buzzing noise whenever it was on. I got a replacement and the 2nd phone started buzzing after another day. The salesperson said they have had problems with this phone and thought they (Cingular)had returned all the problem phones. Guess not. Now I have to exchange this one too. What a hassle. One the bright side, it has very long battery life and pretty sleek looking.",0
"Too many quality issues!

Drops calls too frequently and my wife and I both had to return ours (within 9 months of purchase) for warranty exchange for having stuck buttons on the keypad.",0
"Awesome Phone!

This phone is simply awesome! I have had it about 10 months now and I have never had any problems with it. The wide screen is great so the camera feature can be used to it's full potential. I also LOVE how ultra thin it is. I am not allowed to have my cell phone with me at work but because my Razr is so this I have had it in my back pocket every SINGLE day any no one has noticed! :) I like how I can set a pic to each person and when they call me I can see their name and picture on the front of the phone before I even open it! I highly recommend this phone.",4
"RAZR V3 (SLV) Phone

Piece...of...C.R.A.P!!!Simple...At $199 (for upgrading my phone) I would expect this phone to last a little longer than 3 months.The first week I had this phone, you could hear a ""buzz"" sound from under the keypad. Took it to Cingular, they said there was nothing wrong with the phone. Ok, not a problem.About 3 weeks later the sounds starts again, but this time the keypad doesn't work. Pressing any button would result only in activating the voice recorder and no way to turn it off unless you closed the phone or pulled the battery. Ok, Ok...maybe I hit a wrong button or something. Things happen...Take it back to the store, all I get is ""We can't find anything wrong with this phone. Are you sure you are hearing a buzz sound????""So...on to the New Years weekend...The phone has stopped working completely for the entire weekend. The only button that works is the on/off button. And the ""buzz"" I hear under the keypad is now louder. I tried everything from turning the phone on/off and removing the battery. Nothing...I'm taking my phone back to Cingular and getting the cheapest phone they have in the place. That way if it goes south, I won't care!!!!",0
"Cant damn screen!!

Ive owned this phone for a while and finally convinced someone else to sell me their phone. You cant see the screen in the daytime. I really have to like cup my hand over the screen when the suns out and even then its hard to tell what your doing. And the navigation through the menus and the rest of the phone sucks. I promise you... Get this phone and be sorry.",1
"Bad Phone, Horrible Customer Service From Cingular

I originally thought Motorola was a good, solid brand, so when I first signed up with Cingular, I chose a Motorola V180. Had good reception for the first 4 months, then came the dropped calls, and ""call failed"" attempts. Cingular's warranty dept. replaced the phone, after several calls. 4 months later, same thing happens. Another 4 months goes by, and guess what? Yep, same thing happens. Just got the third phone before my 1 year warranty expired. Then, yes, in 4 months, more dropped calls and calls failed. By now, I figure it's the cheap ($49) phone, and since I had no warranty left opted for the $250 Motorola Razr. Well, after 2 months, the dropped calls and failed calls returned, along with the dirty screen, and useless USB as mentioned by other reviewers here.This is where the horrible customer service from Cingular begins. I called, as before, explaining the problem, only to be told it is not the phone but the service. Ridiculous, I say, because when the phone was new, I had perfect reception, at home, and on the road. Now, I can't even use the phone at home, and a 6 mile stretch of a major Interstate freeway (I-880). I had asked about the reception at my house when calling about the previous phone, and was told I was in a ""medium strength"" area, and should have no problem. THIS time when I called, I was told I had NO coverage at my house, the complete opposite of what they said 3 months prior. When I mentioned that it wasn't only at home, she asked where I was having reception problems on the road. When I told her, she said ""oh, theres a blank spot there"". I asked what do you mean? She says ""there's no tower near there, so if a lot of people are on the phone, you can't get out"". Cingular recently put up billboards claiming ""fewest dropped calls of any major carrier"", what a crock!!!So, I was stuck with a useless $250 phone, and a $175 early termination fee. I really had no choice but to drop Cingular, and eat the $175. I switched to Verizon, got an LG VX8300 phone, and couldn't be happier!! So far 5 months, and no problems!!I absolutely DO NOT recommend Cingular, or Motorola, to anyone.",0
"Junk - Worst Phone I've Ever Had

Do NOT buy this phone. I got this phone free with activation and, based on the largely positive reviews, thought it was a good deal because it was a good phone.WRONG!Dropped calls is what the RAZR specializes in. The two phones I owned previously were Nokia's and I NEVER experienced a dropped call. Not even once. But with the RAZR, it's routine. The first time it happened, I thought my face had brushed against the buttons on the keypad -- at least that's what I tried to convince myself in hopes I hadn't made a mistake.A lesser issue and easy enough to live with if not for the dropped calls is how nasty the phone gets, particularly the screen. This happens by simply using it. I guess we humans are a dirty bunch, with our oily skin... amazing how the RAZR picks up every ounce of it, as witnessed by the always-smudged surfaces of the phone and screen. Yuck. I thought it was just me needing a good shower, but my girlfriend noticed this with her RAZR, too.Despite all the glowing reviews here, I CANNOT recommend this phone under any circumstance. Maybe it's the design of the flip-phone that's the problem? I can only recommend the non-flip Nokia's that I have previously used.Stay away from the RAZR if you fear dropped calls. What if you're dealing with an emergency and the phone drops? It really is a major issue.",0
"Awesome phone with everything you have ever wanted

We purchased two black Razrs yesterday. So far, it is the best phone that we have ever owned. It has crystal clear reception, and we have not dropped any calls even in places our previous phones would drop calls. While we have not found all of its capabilities, every new discovery of a new feature shows us how well the phone is designed.The best part is when someone sees the phone when one of us uses it and says ""what a cool phone""!",4
"DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE

Like a gullible American who watches too much television I was swayed by the razr's primetime commercial. Sadly, the only thing that was true about this phone was that it was the thinnest phone on the market. The razr did not meet my expectations of a $500 phone by any means...First off the phonebook is ridiculously slow. It takes you a long time to scroll through your list and you cant shortcut by pressing the first 2 letters of the persons name. Along the lines of a faulty contact you cannot store several numbers on a contacts name. For example if you wanted your ""Aunt Debbie's cell, home, work, and fax number you would have 4 different entries instead of 1 and sub numbers to choose from. This is ridiculous!Another problem that I have with the razr is its reception and sound quality. With my Nokia 6820 I could roam all over my house and have at least 2 bars of reception. With my razr i get from 0-1 bar/s of reception and those calls eventually get dropped. The antenna on this thing does not work because even when I have full reception my calls are dropped. I could be driving and all of a sudden I can hear myself talk with a lot of reverb (echo). That is very annoying.The upside of this phone is the thinness, mp3 ringtones, and camera. All those things are awesome. The hardware is pretty much the same. Therefore you get the same features of a cheaper Motorola phone for about $200 more.Now isn't this phone just a steal of a deal?",0
"Utterly awful

There's only one good thing about this phone: it is well-shaped. It fits in your pocket nicely. Otherwise, my god is this awful. It's as if the marketing department designed the software: the UI is appalling and confusing, common things take several clicks, and it's loaded with useless features like Cingular Mail and mediaNet. I'm not sure what genius thought that ""Tools"" like the Calculator belong in the ""Settings"" menu, but there it is. The user interface is also just plain ugly, not even close to the stylishness of the phone itself.You should be getting this phone for free these days, though I'm not sure zero dollars is really even a good price for it.",0
"MOTOROA RAZR V3 Is an Awesome Cell Phone.

MOTOROLA RAZR V3 cell phone is awesome. I have used several phone in two years, but this one is the best. It is better than me other Motorola phones. Unlike other phones this phone includes Speaker Phone, 4X Digital Camera, Bluetooth Technology, and MPEG4 Video Playback. This phone is the thinnest phone you ever had! It comes in two colors, Silver and Black. The black one looks really good.The regular price for the phone is four hundred dollars, but if you get a new plan for two years with Cingular this phone is for free. You had pay two hundred dollar right now, but you will get your money back by mail in rebate. You will have pay about hundred dollars with other service providers. It is always better to buy cell phone online, if you buy the cell phone from the store, it will be way too expensive.Senior Associate Editor of PC World Grace Aquino says that, ""Like most Motorola phones, the V3 has a volume/ringer control and a phone-book button on the side. The unit is compatible with Bluetooth headsets for untethered calls. And like most recent cell phones, the V3 includes a 640-by-480 resolution camera with a 4X digital zoom. You switch to picture-taking mode by pressing the camera button on the side.""Also, in the magazine Business Matthew Maier said, ""The RAZR proves that form and function aren't mutually exclusive, even in the technically arcane world of high-end cell phones. Not since 1996's Startac had Motorola scored a killer design, so the company gave its industrial designers free rein to pursue the materials they coveted -- with few cost constraints. The result was the first phone made solely of demanding metal alloys that didn't sacrifice next-generation features such as Bluetooth technology and a high-resolution VGA digital camera. Taking its design cues (and name) from razor blades, the slim, lightweight phone has been a hit with both gear heads and the fashion-conscious, reestablishing Motorola as a design-minded brand. There's no way this is a one-hit wonder"".Motorola RAZR V3 is the best phone of today, and it is too much in demand. Motorola has sold nearly 1 million of the $500 Razors since their launch in early November. So, it has to have something extra. This is the best phone to buy today.(...)",4
"Not what it's cracked up to be

The Motorola RAZR V3 is worst cell phone I have ever had. The only nice feature is the camera and there are a lot of other cell phones with better features that have cameras too. Also beware of the so-called rebate. If you don't mind jumping through 50 million hoops to get it, well go for it but if your time is money, run from this rebate and this phone. 5 co-workers in my office thought we would take advantage of this offer and what we thought would be a cool, hip cell phone. How wrong we all were. Cingular is fine. They have their issues like all the cell companies now for customer service but it is the phone itself & the rebate program that was an issue for ALL 6 of us. 3 people had problems with the buttons on the phone and had to send them back before they even got their rebates. The acutual rebate thats up to 4 months to receive and that is only if you have correctly jumped through all of the hoops. One mistake and you are screwed out of the $150 rebate.Another problem with the phone and it's limited features is that other than the initial tone that you have a message there is no way to know that you have a message waiting unless you pick up the phone and look. All my older model cell phones featured a tone and/or a light on the outside of the phone to let you know that you had a message.I have never written a review before on Amazon or otherwise, but I feel that people should be aware that the cool, hip advertising of the RAZR is not what it is cracked up to be.",1
"Good Phone - Avoid Cingular Service

It's important to note the difference between the phone that you have and the service you get. Both are important when it comes to thinking about your purchase.The Motorola RAZR phone was very hot just a few years ago, and has now fallen out of the spotlight to the chocolater, pearl, and upcoming Apple iPhone. In particular, the web/email features are quite lacking. That said, the v3 phone itself is a reliable and good device, that is super slim and perfect to be used when you need something small and handy. I have a blackberry as well, and use my RAZR whenever I head out for dinner and need a phone that I can slip into my pocket or jacket.Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about Cingular. In many places, particularly Northern and Southern California, Cingular has spotty coverage which causes you to drop your calls. Furthermore, customer service is polite but is most unhelpful, particularly compared to other service providers. I have spoken to many Cingular customer service reps and supervisors (an issue in itself), and while all have been very polite, they have never actually delivered on any of my requests. The Cingular coverage and service makes your RAZR phone unuseable, so much so that I was willing to pay the early termination fee to switch to a different provider.Bottom line, the RAZR is a fun and useful phone, just look to get it through a different service provider.",2
"The RAZR V3 Phone is Affordable, Sharp Looking and Practical!

I've had so many poor experiences with cell phones, that I'm finally thrilled to own a phone that meets almost every need I have! In addition to having about 90% of the features that I require in a nice phone, the Motorola RAZR V3 is extremely attractive and is very affordable. The phone does NOT feel like a toy and I don't think you'll have to worry about breaking it with great usage. It's a Motorola phone that has been designed to deliver all of the ""goodies"", but focusing on quality.I've experienced only 4 calls being dropped in a 4 month period. The clarity of calls is unsurpassed, as far as my experience goes, and the controls on the side of the phone (volume, etc.) make it simple to make changes to your current call. You won't be fumbling around and you'll find yourself wondering how you could have ever carried a different style flip phone in the past!Everyone has certain features that they like to have in a cellular phone-some many focus on ring tones, while others require that their phone have a speaker phone. Choosing a good phone can be frustrating and often quite confusing. It helps to listen to others who have already bought the phone and are now locked into whichever Cellular Phone Agreement that applies to them.As far as design is concerned, the V3's surpasses the typical clamshell design and raises the bar to a higher level with the impressive aluminum construction. You'll enjoy a very large color display (176 x 220)with 220,000 colors-yes, 220,000 colors! The outside cover has a full color display (98 x 80)and will allow you to see Caller Information, Photos, Signal Strenth and the Time! With too many features to tell you about, you'll find most all of the phones features and on-screen menus by utilizing the sleek 5-way center button on the backlit control panel!The price through Amazon and through some other sites are incredible. I tried getting the same phone through the provider I have and it was about $99.00 on sale. I chose to purchase it online and agreed to sending in the Rebate-which was promptly sent to me.The phone is not perfect. If you buy a Motorola RAZR V3 and have any problems with service or the phone, contact the seller or the service provider. There is ALWAYS a chance of getting a ""Lemon"", but don't let that totally discourage you!",4
"Great phone with many capabilities! However, a few drawbacks...

I received the Motorola Razr V3 for Christmas and I love it! I would like to sum up the good and the bad for you in this review:PROS:Sleek and small: It can fit into your pocket without even noticing it's there (however I recommend a case because, as with all phones, there is a risk of scratching the camera lens or something else)Bluetooth: No strings attached! Whether in the car or at home, you can walk (or drive) without dealing with wires.Accessories: With the Razr, there's more available accessories than you know what to do with, this gives you room for choosing the best product and the one you like the best.Multimedia:The razr can be connected to the computer where the possibilities are endless! You can take and send pictures, music, ringtones, and almost anything else from your phone to your PC or from PC to phone.Reception: Although I don't get service at my own house, it seems almost everywhere I go I have full service (of course this really depends on your service provider)Sound Structure: You may look at the Razr and think that it's going to break with just the slightest amount of force. And, of course, it you bend one half away from the other, it will probably break. But I imagine just like any other phone, if you bend it, it will break. They're phones! Not 2 by 4's!Many other positives about this phone but hard to name them all, basically anything not listed as negative below is a plus.CONS:Volume: Maybe it's just me, but I've also heard it from others, but the volume while talking on this phone could be louder. I found when in a busy place the only way to hear clearly is to press the phone to my ear or calling the person back later of course.Also, not so much having to do with the phone, but rather the accessories. Although also listed as a pro, the bluetooth accessories tend to be a little more pricey than the wired ones, but I guess that's what you pay for quality.Lastly, although the phone may look cool, EVERYONE wants to look at it. Your friends will want to hold it, play with it, etc. However, this con should not discourage you from buying the phone, I mean, afterall, it is really cool.I would also like to point out that if this is going to be your first phone, I would recommend seeing if you're going to have service in and around your home. It is very irritating to have a cell phone and not be able to use it in your house (there are many websites that can tell you this or you can ask the provider you are thinking of going with)",4
"Phone Works Great and Stylish

I was skeptical before buying this phone because I had read some bad reviews, but bought the phone anyway because I was having some problems with my last phone. Since I've had the Motorola RAZR I haven't had one single problem with it. In fact, it works great! The screen inside the phone is large and the screen outside is big enough to show the picture of the caller along with the time, the battery strength, and the signal strength. This phone is unbelievably thin, only a half inch (1/2"") thick! I bought the USB cable from Radio Shack for $10 and can transfer all my photos to and from my computer and phone with ease. It also synchronizes my phone book and calendar. The Motorola software also lets you crop pictures on your computer to perfectly fit the screen and lets you edit MP3 songs for your phone. I just take songs that I downloaded and put them on my phone as ringers FOR FREE! No more paying for downloading ringers or ring tones.If you're looking for a bunch of kiddie games to come with the phone you'll be disappointed. But, if you're interested in a phone that works plus has extra features, you'll be surprised and satisfied",4
"Terrible

Overall the RAZR is a huge dissapointment. The OS seems to have been designed by a chimp (one of the more stupid ones) and the 'cool' appearance just gets annoying after a short time. The buttons can't be dialed by just feeling for them, which makes them look cool, but really hurts functionality. Any amount of moisture will cause it to stop working, and it ALWAYS has at least 1 bar less service than my friends' phones with Cingular. The commercials are the most misleading. While the phone is relatively thin, it's actually quite large in its other dimensions. Also, there is an annoying humming sound along with a VERY soft ear volume making it very difficult to hear some people. Mixing that with the fact that just about everyone on earth has this phone now a days, what seemed like a sleek alternative has turned out to be just a big pain.",0
"Good phone - No rebate if # ported!!

This phone is really cool for sure. I ordered 2 and now have a black and a silver one. The talk quality is worse than Sprint (my last carrier) and you get charged for all of the extras (email, Web, text messages and picture messages). All in all I thought they gauge you on the extras. The nice thing is that the phone comes with a usb cord and I bought the Motorolla mobile phone tools at a discounted price directly form motorolla because I already had the cord. ($20). By the way - any small sony usb camera or mp3 cord will work with this phone (as long at it is the same shape).Now on to THE REBATE. You WILL NOT GET IT if you want to keep an old phone number. The prting of the phone number takes away the option to get the rebates. I lost out on $300 bucks with two of the phones! Sucks for me and you too.The shipping also took 10 days to even be sent. I was really dissapointed when it said ""usually ships within 24 hours"" then 10 days later the Amazon support team told me that it allways takes a long time because they have to approve your contract then contact the supplier of the phone to send it. (where did my ""24 hours"" go?) it took 3 weeks total to get the phones after order. hmmmm - kinda long. Then got jacked on the rebates (the origional reason to order form Amazon!)THE PHONE FUNCTIONALITY -The programming is really weak. You cannot give one person several different phone numbers. you have to have the name show up several times in the phone book to have multiple numbers for one person. I have some people that show up 5 times! Home, Cell, Fax, Pager, alternate! Yikes - You would think that I know five Marks! I have like 100 contacts in my phone book and only actually have like 40 people in there.The camera is so-so. for 1.3 megapixel I would expexct better. The phone also has a bummer ringing in the earpeice that is off-and0on noticible. (like the other reviews said).2 SAVING GRACES -The functionality to use Mobile phone tools (software purchased sepperately) to add outlook contacts and ringtones to the phone. Again you get 5 or more entries per person because each item in outlook like cell, fax, email are all creating a different phonebook entry that you cannot combine like in ""better"" opperating systems in phones.It is really cool that you can create your own ringtones and put pictures on your phone with the application though. If you go on to any ringtones sight that you preview the ringtones you can put them on your phone for free. just click to listen then view your temporary internet files (in the controll pannel) then select the MIDI sequience files that are in the temporary internet files folder that you played for the ringtones. Copy them by right clicking COPY then paste in a new folder you create and call it something like ringtones. Then use the application (mobile phone tools) to put it on your phone.The other MAJOR saving grace of this phone is its size. It is so SLIM! it fits in your shirt pocket of pants pockit without hardly noticing it. That is sooooooo nice.Overall the phone is a keeper - that is untill a better one comes out that is more user friendly and has better functionality (which would be really easy to be better).Good luck",2
"Great Phone!

I switched from Verizon Wireless to Cingular about a month ago. The service between the two is about the same (both are very good). Verizon has some great phones and ive had about 5 from them but none of them are as good as the Razr. People say it breaks easily but i have had no problems whatsoever. The battery life is great with mine, i charge it once every 3-4 days and that is with a good amount of usage. It can do a lot of things but if you are looking for a computer in a phone buy a pda. As far as phones go this is the best looking on the market. Another beef i have with other reviews is people saying the camera sucks. I have had the LG-VX 8100 which is Verizons top phone and the Razr's camera is WAYYYYY better than the LG's. You cant expect amazing quality out of a camera that is in a phone, thats why its not a camera its a phone. Its the best out of any of my friends and relatives and they all have some pretty nice phones. I would highly reccomend this phone to all. If you are skeptical get the insurance for 4 bucks a month. YES cingular gives insurance on this phone. GO GET ONE IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT IT!",4
"I love my Razr v3

I know the Razr V3 isn't the newest of phones and that a replacement for it will be available soon; but I must say this. The Razr V3 black is the best phone I have ever owned. From its great features to its sturdy build, the Razr V3 may look fragile but looks can be deceiving.I have had my Razr V3 for nearly a month. Prior to owning the Razr I owned a Sidekick II and was a t-mobile customer. I gave into the Paris Hilton hype and got a Sidekick but after I bad service and a device that malfunctioned often I decided I needed to move on and I fell in love with the Motorola Razr V3.As many of you should already know the V3 is a super thin light weight and stylish phone. When you first get it you are afraid to hold it the wrong way in fear that you may break it. However the phone is sturdy and built well. I dropped mine, no I didn't do it on purpose but she fell to the ground and after a few moments of desperation wondering if I scratched or broke the phone I decided to Pick it up and to my relief not even a scratch was on it. So the V3 is defiantly built to last and like I already said it may look fragile but looks can be deceiving and in the case of the V3 are deceiving.The phone also gets great reception and the call quality is good. People do not complain as much as they use to when I had my sidekick about not being able to hear me. I can also hear people better. The V3 also has a speaker phone that works really well.The V3 has a load of features; camera phone, dual display, video camera, voice recorder are just a few of the features available.Let us start with the camera. It has both still and video capabilities with a 4 x digital zoom. The picture quality is fantastic for a Camera phone and better than some digital cameras I have seen over the years but it still is just a camera phone. The video portion of the camera is good as well the video is clear and sound quality is good, but don't plan to shoot any home videos with it. The most you will get is a 6 second clip. Perfect, for a Multimedia Message. Multimedia messaging allows you to send a Video message or a picture to a friend with another phone that has the ability to view pictures of videos. MSMS as it's called is basically an upgrade to traditional text messaging, or as I like to call it. Texting on Extacy!There is also a voice recorder great for those of us with bad memories or if you need to take a memo really fast.The phone also has dual displays. What are dual displays? Well it just means the phone has two screens. The V3 is a flip phone so there is a small color screen on the outside and a larger screen inside.The outer display is shows the same information the inner display does. Both share the same background. The inner display is 176 x 220 pixel, up to 260K TFT Color, the inner display is 96 x 80 pixel, 4k CSN Color.The inner display is great for mobile gaming. I recently reviewed Crash Bandicoot: Tag Team Racing and was amazed at how bright the display can be and how fast the displays graphic accelerator was. Gameplay with the phone is easier than you think. You can use the navigation keys or number keys to play the game. The games seem to be pretty responsive to the controls.The phone is also Bluetooth enabled allow you to sync data with your PC or another phone via a Bluetooth connection or connect a wireless headset to your phone. I have tried the Plantronics Voyager 510 headset with the V3 and they work great together. I can get up to 100 feet away from my phone before any signal degradation.Now with any new phone a lot of people worry about the types of ring tones they can get on to their phone. MP3 or Poly is the question. With the V3 you can get either or onto your phone and if you purchase the Motorola Phone Tools software you can create your own ring tones.Before I end this review we must talk about the battery life. The V3 has excellent battery life. Up to 4 hours of talk time and 10 days of stand by time. I do not think I have seen my battery status go below three bars and I am one heavy talker. Another thing I have noticed about the V3 and its battery is that it doesn't heat up. On my other phones after about half an hour of talking the back of the phone where the battery is and the ear piece would be hot. With the V3 there is no heating what so ever.Overall the phone is great and I have no complaints. I love the phone and would recommend it to everyone. So if you want a Razr V3 black head over to cingular and get one :).",4
"Caveat emptor

I just got one of these, and my impression so far is a positive one. Since there are already numerous reviews on what's good about it, so I will focus on what I didn't like...The phone advertises that it can be charged via USB. This, however, cannot be done unless you purchase a USB cable and their phone tools software separately ($30 for the latter). Also, the ""custom wallpaper"" and ""MP3 ringtones"" are also misleading. Either you purchase their Mobile PhoneTools software, or the only way to get ""custom"" wallpapers and ringtones is to pay individually for each one.The user interface is also terrible. It looks pretty (colorful backgrounds and icons), but it is not especially functional. The menus are all slow to respond (upwards of a quarter-second delay after every key press), and with the default settings, you spend more time fumbling through the oversized icons than actually performing the desired tasks. The phone book is especially awful. Rather than adopting a heirarchial phone book system, they keep it flat (ie. one entry per number). There are some workarounds to this, but even then, they lack the simple yet efficient system adopted by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, and others.Finally, the memory... all whopping 5MB of it. There's about 1MB of crappy animated backgrounds and unwanted ringtones that you cannot delete as well, and no room for expansion memory (eg. flash memory devices). With flash memory at less than $20 for 256MB, I don't understand why Motorola would only put 5MB in their high-end phone (originally listed at $500+). Between the camera, custom wallpapers and ringtones (if you shell out the cash for them), and other media, that 5MB is really inadequate.",3
"Gimme a break...

I never seen people so picky about a phone, I would hate to see these peoples spouses. I just bought the black razr, I really enjoy carrying it around in my pocket and not feeling a bulge. I like the camera, because I didnt buy it to be a camera, I bought it to be a cell phone...and on that level it works great, love the loud speaker phone, the big easy-to-see screen, and the great look. So yes the main reason that I bought it, not to complete my existence, but to make calls works great! How about that-what a novel concept-to buy a cell phone for its calling ability not for its stupid add ons!",4
"If you're going for looks, it's a 5. For durability and usage, it's a 1

Bought the phone in December. Loved the way it looked and fit in my pocket. Hated the operating system, since you can't simply have one entry with multiple phone numbers: you have to have a different entry for cell/home/business etc (much prefer Samsung for that). About a month ago I noticed that dust was getting under the display, to the point where I could not make out entries when outside. Last week the phone started acting up: it would spontaneously shut off. Called Cingular. Got a 'helpful' service person who asked if I had ghosts. (ha ha).Got referred to the warranty department. He said the phone was recalled due to the dust issue (thanks for letting me know) and had me open it to get serial number, etc. I did, and noticed a lot of crud on the battery and interior. Also noticed that one of screws holding it together wasn't in tight: in fact, it fell out as soon as I shifted the phone. Mentioned both things to the rep, and he asked a few questions, including if what color a circle was. Well, it was red, which indicated that moisture had gotten into the phone, thus voiding the warranty. Never mind that it was the fact that the phone wasn't sealed properly (it had never been near water, nor had anything spilled on it. Only thing I can think of is that it was put on a damp bathroom sink).Calls to Motorla and visits to service departments did nothing. So I need to buy another phone. Even though there were construction issues. Even though the phone was recalled. Even though moisture was allowed in due to a poorly constructed/sealed phone.Definitely going with a different phone this time.",0
"Good phone, shady rebate!!!

I bought this phone about 3 weeks ago and must say that the phone itself is very nice. So far, I have absolutely no complaints! HOWEVER, you have to wait 6 months before you can even send in the rebate. This is not that big of a deal but here is where it gets interesting. I bought the phone with new Cingular service and wanted to transfer my existing number (from my old service provider) to my new account. If you do that, then you lose your rebate eligibility. So if you're like me, beware of the ""conditions"" of the rebate. Still an awesome phone though. Although it could use some more choices for ring tones.",2
"HUH?

I bought this phone from a Cingular Store. The phone is slim and sleek and the camera phone is pretty good I must say but there are some things that drive me crazy, so much so I am returning the phone.1) I'm 23 and can barely hear sometimes on it.2) If you're anywhere with a lot of light, the phone's backlight doesn't illuminate bright enough to be able to see ANYTHING on the screen. My friends Motorolla phone does not have that problem.3) I was walking in a VERY light sprinkle and it damaged the phone. Granted, water damages phones, but I've been in strong rainstorms with past phones with no problem.4) The screen and keyes are shiney and get dirty VERY easily. I spend most of my time cleaning it.5) Scrolling through things takes forever as the phone will be behind every click you make.Just a few thoughts I wish I had. By the way, don't waste your time in the mall or cingular stores buying equipment. The deal is online, not in the store. I learned the hard way.",1
"Very happy!

I absolutely love My RAZR phone. he last phone I had didn't have half the features the RAZR has, so I am in hog heaven with this phone. The 4X zoom on the camera makes for great picture taking (also the pictures are much better quality than most of my friends camera phones). The wireless internet is easy to use and makes sending pictures a snap.Also, the RAZR looks super cool and has made several friends jealous (always a bonus!).As for the phone service - I've found Cingular's customer service to be exceptional, haven't had any dropped calls and the roll over minutes are a great bonus!All in all, I am very happy with the phone and the service! Five stars.",4
"Beauty and no brain

This phone, and all the other versions of V3, stores the same contacts multiple times. i.e. same name with cell, home, work and email address would be stored as 4 different entries. So now if you have 100 contacts stored on your phone with four different numbers(cell,home,work,email etc), there will be 400 entries stored in your phone. and if you have to browse through then there are 400 entires to go through. Very very annoying feature.Did Motorola ever tested this phone before releasing. I guess not. What a waste of money. I am giving it 2 stars only because I am able to make phone calls with it!",1
"Pleased with Motorola RAZR V3 and Cingular's Service

When I purchased my Motorola RAZR V3 Black Phone with Cingular service plan last year, I wasn't sure how well the phone would perform; but I liked the fact that it has a slim design, the keypad and screen are protected when the phone is closed and the phone supports Bluetooth technology. As I have used the phone for nearly a year, I can report that the Motorola RAZR V3 has a reasonable amount of battery life, as I have used it for several hours at a time without need for a recharge. Also, it can usually maintain a connection during a phone call and the cellular service signal is weak (about 1 bar). The sound quality is good and the built-in camera takes reasonably good photos. As for roaming, I have driven as much as 30 miles and had no connectivity problems with the RAZR. My only real complaint about the Motorola RAZR are the small buttons located on the outside of the phone. Though intended to be convenient, when stored in a pants pocket, they can be accidentally & unintentionally pressed if there are other objects in close proximity. Though I had frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues between the RAZR and a Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset that I purchased at the same time as the Motorola RAZR, when I replaced the H500 headset with a Jabra BT150 Bluetooth Headset, the connectivity issues disappeared. Hence, I do not recommend using a Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset with the Motorola RAZR: use a different Bluetooth headset instead.As for Cingular's service, I am generally pleased with the quality of their service. Though some reviewers have mentioned problems with Cingular's service, my only recommendation is that before you choose any cellular service provider, find out which provider has the best coverage and reputation within your area.Overall, my overall rating for the Motorola RAZR V3 Black Phone is 4 out of 5 stars. Certainly there is room for improvement, but the Motorola RAZR has, in my opinion, a proven design for both aesthetic and practical reasons.",3
"Got to get the black

The RAZR isn't the white-hot pay-through-the-nose product that it once was, and other ultra-thin phones have come out since, but the titanium casing is still the standard for fashion, and the black is just timeless. Add to that the price of a big fat $0 with a Cingular contract when you order through Wirefly, and what's not to like?",4
"The Best Cell Phone I've Owned

Wow!!! This is the best cell phone Cingular has on the market. The Motorola Razr V3 has it all. That is great reception, lots of features, it doesn't have that cheap phone look, and easy to use. I did a lot of research by surfing the web checking out consumer reports on various phones and this had the highest ratings. Now I understand why. I've always been a fan of Nokia, but no longer. This phone is the best the market has right now!!!",4
"You should like this phone

I am one to always have and use a lot of features. I like the Razr and would recommend it. Positives: light weight, small size, speaker phone works well, display is easy to see, voice dial is accurate, bluetooth, and it is great conversation piece. Negatives: Speakers (normal and speaker) not as clear sounding as my Nokia 6600, no IR port, has a USB port but not software to use it - even for charging the phone, battery life a little short, video recording time way too short, difficult to find a name in the address book (a lot of keystrokes!).",3
"CAUTION - Rebate Issues

Be careful...I purchased the Razr in October 2005, and I still haven't got my rebate back. Eventhough, I had done everything correctly and never changed the contract which I had initally signed for, I got a reply from Amazon saying that the contract has been changed and therefore the rebate cannot be given. I have complete proof that the contract has not been changed, which I send back to them. But no response till now. Guess, I will have to speak to my lawyer now.",2
"Great phone, poor manual

This is a sleek, sexy phone that is a joy to use. If you are the type of user who prefers to read the manual to discover the various features, be prepared for some frustration. I had to find several commands by trial and error (ex: searching for a specific number in the phone book or sending a photo to the phone). That criticism made (and for most who don't turn to manuals, it won't matter), this is a feature-laden phone that technophiles will adore: bluetooth connection for sending photos; reminders popping up from syncing my computer's calendar, a gorgeous big display, and the envy of others around you. For the non-technophiles, it is just plain beautiful.I have not experienced any of the problems reported about it being a fragile phone. When opening it, it feels sturdy and ready to withstand a few years of use. I have chosen not to get a case. If you tend toward dropping things, a case would probably be in order.",4
"Not a good phone

We got in one month back. The voice is not clear. Always I had to use speaker to talk to others. Returned this phone and got the basic Motorola V188.",1
"Disappointed...........very disappointed

I finally decided to purchase the Razr based on the facts that my current service is not very good in my are, my GF has Cingular(free wireless to wireless), the Razr had tons of cool features, my old phone's battery is dead, and it's the only phone that came close to the thinness of my Sanyo SCP 6200. Well, I have had this phone for about 4 days, and I am planning on returning it as soon as the replacement battery for my scp 6200 arrives. I expected a brand new phone to have better audio clarity than my 4 year old phone. The sound is so weak, even with the vloume all the way up, that I can not hear anything if there is the slightest amount of background noise, like when driving.......Extremely disappointing. I'm also concerned with durability, I have a tendency to drop my phones and the V3 does not seem very sturdy. My Sanyo has survived dozens of drops on blacktop without ill effect. Luckily, I found a place to buy a battery for it for only $10.00! In short, unless you have superb hearing(suprman) I would avoid this phone. All of the whiz-bang gadgets are useless if the item won't even preform it's main duty of being a phone. I have also learned that my previous provider is expanding coverage in my are, so I'm glad I didn't cancel my service with them.",0
"Come on seriously

I bought the SLVR for my girlfriend and a Razr for myself. I figured the Razr looked good enough and decided to buy it. Remember when you were younger and you ate something you weren't supposed to? (Chalk... Glue...)This is the same deal, except instead of retardation, you received a ton of crap instead. The battery casing sucks, as it won't snap on properly. When I discussed it with Cingular in person they showed me how I could fix the problem. Sure I can fix it easily each time I snap the case back on by giving it an extra tap, but if I paid a few hundred dollars for a phone, no extra tap should be neccessary. The phone also stinks in terms of the buttons. (The batteries is an issue thoroughly discussed, instead of venting and repeating, I will say- I concur!)Its not the fact that it appears all to be one giant button that angers me, it is the fact that they have two little buttons picked out for you, next to the wheel and under the soft keys.Look, I am a poor college student, I could barely afford the phone. I can't afford all the internet features that it can perform. But the phone has a button that forces you to go on the internet, each time you so innocently graze it. Thats what we call- annoying.WORST PHONE EVER.",0
"Two words...LOVE IT!

I love this phone, its thin and really easy to use.",4
"PURCHASE AT BEST BUY!!!!!!

At the Best Buy in Pinole, they sell the razr for $99.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",4
"razor sharp

I think th Motorola RAZOR is the best phone you cant go wrong with the Razor. The razor is small, very thin and a very sharp phone.Matt M.",4
"DOn't actually have the phone

To the kid below me you can't record video. Just watch it.",2
"not bad not bad.

took more then 3 weeks for amazon to get the phone to me,I like the phone, but what is the software that you guys below me are talking about?mine didn't come with no softwares.. and also my screen looks kind of ""glaring""and when I look at the right side of the screen on the right, it is completely dark, and when I look at the far left side of the screen on the left... it is totally bright... is there a problem with my phone? or what?",3
"Good Phone, Bad Headaches

This phone is definately cool but beware. Unless you use it on speakerphone all the time like I do now, you'll get pretty bad headaches. Dunno why.",2
"The world's thinnest phone is here! Now! In our days!

If you know phones, you must know that this the best yet! A 4x digital zoom camera captures the world, in style! The phones memory is more complex than that of an iPOD video, which holds 7500 songs and 7 hrs of video! You're friends will FREAK OUT! You will become a star! T-Moblie, Cingular, or Verzion, you'll enjoy Motorola's best enterprise yet!",4
"Nice phone but avoid Cingular

Nice phone - Slim and fits beautifully in the pocket - don't know it is there, until it rings. It charges off a USB cable from a PC so no need to travel with a charger. Picture messaging is excellent when it works - technical ability of Congular is sub standard.The phone is excellent but it can only be as good as the service provider. I haven't tried the over service providers but cingular is well below par.",4
"Too big, not enough features...

While this phone is thin, it is too bulky to handle, and seems flimsy. Its also hard to navigate through common features such as the alarm clock, and the camera isn't great. I wouldn't recommend it for this price. This phone seems almost archaic, like one of those really old cell phones, but just with a camera tacked onto it...",1
"Very nice product...

I got mine off theelectronicrevolution.com, and I am very impressed. It's a change not having a bulk in your pocket from your cell phone. It's a great all in one phone. The only thing is that for me, the keypad causes marks on the screen, but you can just wipe them off. But I will urge anyone thinking about it to get it.",4
"Excellent!!

Bought two black for wife and myself. Couldn't be happier with them. And, after the rebate(s), they're FREE!!",4
"Great Phone / Horrible Service provider

I have been very satisfied with this cell phone from day one. The battery holds the charge for a long period of time (at least while the battery is still new) and the phone looks sleek. However, the Cingular service has been horrible! I have 2-3 bars on my cell phone when I am home, but you cant not hear anything. It constantly droppes calls, the receiption is pretty bad almost anywhere compared to T-Mobile. My friend lives about 15 minutes away from me and he has the same problems with Cingular. Whenever I have to make an important call I have to use someone else's cell phone (as long as it is not on Cingular). The phone was activated about a week earlier before I actually received it from Amazon and Cingular charged for an extra week of service. That wasnt very nice of them. I am returning this phone and switching back to T-Mobile before the 30 day period is not over yet (23 day period in my case). T-Mobile is giving away free Razrs now through Amazon, so this would be an easy decision.",1
"pathetic. Worst experience

This was my worst experience bying anything online.I placed order for cingular service twice and they didn't approve me despite of my excellent credit. Don't know why.I went to a local store they gave me razr free and activated the line in minutes. Amazon is worst for bying cellular services. Cingular wouldn't entertain any enquiry and amazon doesn't have any contact information.",0
"Motorola Razr V3 - Top of the Line Cell Phone

There is a reason why the Motorola Razr V3 is the most popular cell phone around. The color is a magnificent black plus it is very stylish and cool. People are proud to be seen talking on these phones because they are a status symbol. Movie stars, celebrities, and regular folks all clamor for it. A Razr V3 is to cell phones what a Lexus or an Escalade is to automobiles. Before purchasing mine, I researched for weeks. I read dozens of reviews, both positive and negative. The negative reviews stated the phone was flimsy. However, that is not the case. Yes, it is very thin. But, it is made of strong material and feels very sturdy. Also, there are a ton of features to keep a person busy for hours. I do not like to read the manual. It is a lot more fun to just explore the phone to discover its features. In the past the price of these phones was astronomical. However, the prices are now within reach of people with a budget. If you have a bluetooth headset (I have the motorola h700), you can program names to be voice dialed. That comes in handy while you are driving. A corded headset is included in the box. Give Motorola credit for including a headset instead of forcing you to buy one separately. I highly recommend this phone to anyone who is interested in having a cell phone that is built of the highest quality material and contains tons of advanced features.",4
"Verly slick phone, but can't use my existing headset

Bought this phone with Cingular service. Thusfar, its worked very well, long battery life, and its slick looking & slim. The camera has great clarity (better than my old Samsung A600, which I loved for 2 years). The only downsides are:1) I can't use a normal headphone jack, its some sort of strange USB port (or bluetooth which I don't have yet)2) Difficult to pull of the back panel to get to the battery & SIM card. Had to call Cingular so they can walk me through it... of course I did throw away the instructiosn which probably would have helped",3
"Bad celly bad!

This is the worst, most over priced cell phone I've owned in the last almost 10 years! My last phone was the Nokia 6820 and is much nicer the this crap. The only benifit I've gotten from this phone is a slightly nicer camera phone, which is kinda irrelivant seeing as I have a 6.2 MP digital. My Nokia is more durable, has better menus, longer battery life, etc. I hate the Razr V3!",0
"For truck drivers Cingular

provides the best national coverage at the best price. I just got the razr and am still learning to use it but it beats the heck out of my Nokia 3596. The worst problem I have with it is the screen get greasy when I put against my ear.",3
"Overhyped status-symbol jack-of-all-trades, master of none

The Good: Size, battery life, charge time, customization ability, big lcd screenThe Bad: Incredibly poor industrial design...the buttons on the side are easily pressed, and they will do things like change your ringer style, volume, etc without you knowing it. The buttons are absolutely stupid...designed for the hands of a japanese nymph with dwarfism. Even if you set up hot keys, you'll have to look at the godamned thing first....NOT a safe phone while on the road. It also likes to drop calls and do weird things, such as power off during calls, even when it's in use. The camera is practically useless....especially any video, oh look, some animated blobs.I really hate this piece of garbage. It's all style with very little substance. Avoid this trendy junk.",1
"Razr doesn't cut it

The slim and attractive appearance is undisputed but the ease of use (menus) and reliability needed more attention. They promptly replaced it, both times it didn't work, including a battery that wouldn't hold a charge after only 10 months of use however the replacement battery won't hold a charge near as long as the previous 6 to 8 phones I've had. I might have understood if it were a cheap phone, but with a hefty price tag (I'm embarrassed to say how much I paid for it), I expected the best and got much less.",0
"Documentation

Great product from what I can see so far, worst documentation that I've seen in a long time. In addition to entirely missing instructions on some important basics, there is a keyword problem in the English index. Was able to find some topics quicker in Spanish, which I do not speak, because the Spanish term was what one would expect the English to be. The index is just annoying, the missing instructions are hard to believe. A saving grace, however, is that phone support was excellent. Say ""Agent"" at the first opportunity to get past the lengthy recorded answers and speak to a human. In a few short minutes I had answers to how to delete an address in its entirety, how to transfer addresses from SIM to phone or the reverse, and at least the basics of how to work with speed dialing, which the manual does not cover. Have yet to figure out the 4-digit speed dial numbers that are assigned.The documentation is an annoyance, however, not a reason not to buy. It's an excellent phone with nice battery life and hands-free features. Couldn't find a listing that said it works with Macintosh iSync, but tried that with a G5 Bluetooth connection and it seems fine. Did show me that I need to clean up my Address Book entries on the computer first, however.Bob Hunt",4
"This phone is Amazing!

I got this phone for christmas and Im 16 years old AND Im a girl. So I know about all the technology that should come with a cell phone. It's got everything. AIM, Text, internet, an amazing color screen, camera, and its super thin so I can keep it in my pocket and never miss a call or text. When people talk about that it's not a ""high quality"" camera, cell phone were not made to be use as cameras in the first place. If you want a good quality camera get a Kodak easy share 6 mega-pixel digital camera. And for people with drop calls... that's your service provider (T-mobile, Sprint, etc...) not the phone. I Always have 5 bars where ever I go. This phone is amazing no matter what people say. Thanx for reading. Luv Laurel. :)",4
"Very disapointing device, even for the basics

The dimensions of the device were appealing to me as it allows for easy carry in jeans or shirt pocket.However, that is where positives end.One can complain for the lack of features compared to the competition but this phone fails the most basic function - it has extremely poor reception. I live in an area with very strong signal, almost always maximum strength indication with my previous Sony-Ericsson and Nokia phones and not a single failed/dropped call in 5 years. Very different story with the razr (both mine and my wife's). As if failed calls were not enough, Motorola provides no software to allow PC connection (unbelievable for a device they claim has PIM functionality), the operating system is very slow, and the user interface is clanky.Very disappointing!",0
"What rebate?

The phone is OK and Cingular seems fine but I cannot believe how difficult it's been trying to receive the rebate. Thanks Amazon for wasting my time. Ridiculous!!",1
"This phone stinks.....Literally!

After a few months I noticed a really BAD smell coming from the dialpad of the phone. I tried cleaning it with everything and nothing worked. I had no idea how the phone picked up the smell.....I was worried that for some inexplicable reason it was coming from.....moi? (I smoke) But much to my amazement a friend of mine was experiencing the same problem to the point that she ended up buying another phone. I then decided to google ""Motorola Razr Bad Smell"" and sure enough, there were a NUMBER of hits from people reporting the same thing....If you want to buy this phone...very cute, very sexy, very slim....make sure you carry a bottle of perfume with you because the smell becomes very, very annoying.Would I buy another one??? Nope",1
"Worst cell phone I've ever had..won't buy another one.

I could go on and on but I'll keep it short. I've been a cell phone user since bag phones and I've had many, many, portables. The Razr is the worst. The only thing I can say good about it is its size, I can carry it in my pocket. The worst about is the inability to see the keypad in bright sunlight. it looks nice but it's not practical and forgot seeing the letters for text messaging. They need to make this phone with a matte finish keypad so it's more visible. It doesn't drop calls, at least with Cingular BUT the Razr earpiece is lousy, I have to keep moving it over my ear to hit an audible spot and usually end up just using bluetooth so I can hear. Buttons on the side of the phone are easy to punch by accident. I WON'T be buying another Razr until they improve it.",0
"Problems with the RAZR

I switched from a Motorola StarTac to a RAZR. I am very disappointed.Problems:1. The screens (inside and out) wash out and are unreadable in even moderate sunlight.2. It is very hard to hear a conversation without positioning the phone very carefully3. The white-on-silver number keys are hard to see in the sunlight4. The information on the outside screen, like calling number, is displayed in text that is too small to read if you normally use reading glasses5. There is no way to tell the phone's status with a glance at a distance. On the StarTac there is an LED that blinks green-green when the phone is on and normal. Blinking red indicates a missed call, message waiting or no signal. On the RAZR you have to pick up the phone and push a button to see this information. Once the RAZR was off for a day and I did not notice, because I did not push the button to check.6. The control buttons are on opposite sides of the phone, so when holding the phone in your hand to press the button on one side you tend to also press one or more button(s) on the opposite side. In fact, it is very easy to press the buttons just trying to open the phone.7. The tone when dialing numbers is so soft that it is impossible to hear if there is any background noise. This results in mis-dialed numbers.That said, I do like its thinness",1
"Screwed on the rebate

I like the phone but I'm still waiting for my rebate after a year. Can't seem to get through the system..... I bought two and I'm out $300 bucks.... next time I buy from someone other than Amazon....",0
"white noise anyone?

I'm not sure if this is a problem specific to my service area, but my razr phone interferes with many electronics--like my car stereo, television, etc. If I'm watching tv, i can tell when I'm about to get a call BEFORE the phone begins to ring because the tv gets this weird static...same goes for the car stereo. anyone else experience this? Also, when I flip the phone open (and no one is on the other line) you hear this high-pitched sound...happens when I'm on the phone as well and sounds almost like a teapot whistling in the background.",2
"Nice, functional, but could stand to be a bit louder

This is a great, stylish phone which holds up a lot better than some people say. However, it isn't very loud. It's often hard to hear people talking when it's on the highest volume. Speaker phone helps some, but that means everyone else can hear your conversation and no one wants to be like Dennis Franz on those Nextel commercials - annoying.",3
"Don't see others problems-All is well !!!!

I purchased this phone and a cingular plan back in October 2005.(...)I have read other users complaints about Cingular's service and I have not found one instance where there was a problem. I got this phone for my wife aso and she loves the phone and the service as well. Anyone I have spoken to that has this phone is very pleased with the phone as well as Cingular's service.I have had cell phones since the days of the ""brick phones"" with service from Cingular, AT & T, and Cingular again with none of the problems others have had.Maybe it's because I am lucky or that the Chicago area is my calling area, but I can give Amazon, Cingular, and Motorola nothing but good reviews in (...), service and quality. I hope your experience goes as well as mine did.",4
"don't make the same mistake as me

i used to love motorola clamshell phones. i used to have the original star-tac, i even loved my v-60. HOWEVER. the RAZR was such a disappointment. after reading the other bad reviews, i still committed to the phone since i had such great experiences with past motorola phones - that was a mistake. worst cell phone ever. it's uncomfortable to hold, and the service through cingular is spotty.",1
"My Opinion

As all electronics do, this phone has its upsides and its downsides.UPSIDES:1) It looks great.2) The camera/videocamera is great, and it provides a very clear photo.3) The reception is great. I have no problem with the volume being to low. Sometimes it gets too loud and I have to hold it away from my ear a little while I talk.4) It's a lightweight phone.5) The big display is good feature. It has good color resolution.6) It has 6 MB.7) The ringer is loud. I was in the middle of a really noisy fast food restaurant, and I heard it ring.8) It connects to computers very well.DOWNSIDES:1) On some cellphones, you can choose a different picture for the mini display. On this phone, you can't.2) It's a dust magnet, but I guess all cellphones are.3) The control pad is a fingerprint magnet. When I was showing the phone off to my friends, I put it in the light and all my fingerprints showed all over the pad.4) The camera is always getting dust on its lens, but it doesn't seem to affect the photo quality, so I'm not sure if this is a downside or what...5) It can't read WAV music files.I really love this phone, though, and I'd definitely recommend it.",4
"Great sound quality, but quirky software...

The sound quality on this phone is excellent. It's far better than any land line I've ever used. Communication between two RAZR phone's are crystal clear. I love the sound quality.This phone is also a great phone for doing just about everything you could possibly think of on a phone. In conjunction with the $30 functionality software for integrating with the PC, you can make your own ring tones, manage files, add personalized photo's, etc.However, there is a problem with this phone that makes me a little nutty. The software on this phone has a memory leak. If the phone is left 'on' in the on position, ie the phone is on but in the 'hibernate' mode, and not shut down via the red power button, the phone will take on a behavior all it's own. Since my cell phone is also my 'home' phone, I leave the phone on all the time and simply recharge when necessary. I've noticed several times where the phone would not follow commands from buttons properly, or, the volume chooser will go up and down and up and down on it's own. In every instance just 'shutting down' the phone didn't resolve the problem. The phone needed to be shut down for 5 minutes or more, an irritation for sure.I'd say that the development staff for the software on this computer need to perform further testing when the phone is left on all of the time.",3
"Hot and Good

The razr is really a pretty good phone. It is really thin, but it is about the same size as my wireless home phone, which makes it (for me) more comfortable to talk. The sound is pretty good, it gets good reception. The camera is also pretty good (ive seen better on phones though). i gave it 4 stars becuz its kinda hard to track missed calls. Other than that, great phone. A-.",3
"Buyer BEWARE

I have owned many of phones over the last ten years and this by far is the best Motorola phone that I ever have owned. I could never recommend a Motorola product prior to the RAZR. HOWEVER the RAZR has a huge drawback to it. If you look under the battery you will notice a white dot that is outlined in black. If this dot turns red at any time your warranty is voided as Motorola claims that the phone was subjected to moisture. This occurred to me just after having the phone for 5 months. I assured Motorola that the phone was never subjected to water of any nature and the technician advised me that ""the phone does not necessarily need to be subjected to water that it could be from being subjected to moisture or humidity"". I had advised that this could result then from anyone who puts the phone in their pocket or resides somewhere that the climate is very humid. The technician advised ""that is correct"". Motorola will graciously replace the phone for, in my case, $100 over the price that I paid for it. So again the phone is excellent but is very susceptive to problems with moisture and Motorola does not stand behind the product! For this I rate the product 2 stars out of five as it appears that this is a product that Motorola will make alot of money off of especially if people need to constantly replace it!",1
"Razr Hip and cool

Dont be the only person on the block without this great cellphone! It is the best. I love it and you would too.",4
"Razr is great - drop Cingular

10 years into the cell phone revolution the phones have gotten smaller, lighter with great features but what's the point when you can't carry on a conversation? I have found Cingular to be by far the worst in terms of dropped calls in the SF Bay Area. I suffered thru AT&T and their conversion to GSM and Cingular is not any better than that service no matter what they promise. Cingular also has very consumer unfriendly 2 yr. contracts that you will be paying on long after that shiny phone has lost its lustre. They are constantly changing their rollover minute plans to screw you out of your minutes. When i downgraded from a higher national plan to a lower national plan they took away all the minutes I aquired in a year. In other words maximize the revenue - minimize the service is their motto. I could live with this if i could make a decent phone call - i can't believe there are so many dead areas in a place with 13 million people.",1
"Pleasant Surprise

Excellent phone. Unique software architecture which is quite a departure from the style and format of Sprint PCS phones which was my previous carrier. My only issue is that the various menu interfaces are not as intuitive as sprint phone software menue interfaces. I have still much to learn and explore as far as phone functionality go but fortunately Cingular blesses you with a very detailed phone manual which Sprint was always negligent in providing such detail in their paperbound manuals. There are many charts and quick-guide cheat sheets in the manual which make for easy hunt and peck assistance with phone functions another quality lacking in Sprint.By the way, though my previous phone was blue tooth I had never used a headset with the device. It is truly wonderful to have both hands free and to even be a dozen feet away from your phone while making and answering calls. I love bluetooth, get a headset and put it to use, you wont regret it, especially if you like to be fully functional with your hands while having on the go conversations.",3
"Not all that

This phone is very slim am dissatisfied with the speaker volume. try out before you buy.",2
"Love It

The RAZR is the best phone I've ever owned, I just love it. Before I got it in February, someone said the antenna was weak and it dropped calls easily. I've had one dropped call, when my wife was driving through a canyon. The signal is strong, the phone works very well and is easy to use. I got a Bluetooth, and I'm now totally hooked. After going from Nokia to LG, LG to Samsung, then Samsung to Motorola, I know there's always learning curve, but I don't mind. If a phone exceeds my expectations, I can handle the differences.",4
"Customize it if you don't like it

I read some comments that say that the volume level is low, that the lights go out, and other things... You know what, that's a good reason to have a usb cable and some software and knowledge. If you want to raise the volume level and make the lights almos t permanents a lot more stuffs just search the web and you'll find solutions for you problems. Get Info!!!! The only thing is that it's slower than other cell phones, but dude, ""It looks great""!!!",4
"Great phone with one major flaw

I have enjoyed everything about this phone, except for one major flaw, which some other reviewers have also mentioned. The earpiece volume is extremely low. If I am anywhere with any noise at all (in the car, outdoor event with noise, etc.), I cannot hear what the other person is saying to me. It is so bad, that I am going to have to return this phone. I was hoping that I just had a faulty unit, but some of the reviewerss mentioned that they have gotten their's replaced, and they are all the same. I don't use an earpiece, so if you primarily do us one, this may not be a big issue for you.It is a wonderful phone, otherwise. But, this is too major of a fault, to keep the phone.",2
"Moto Razr

Good phone, bigger than i expected but very thin. Big screen and very functional.james M",3
"Nice Phone with lots of feautures

My wife and I recently upgraded to RAZR phones from Samsung P207's during Cingular's [...] deal [...]. The P207's we upgraded from were beautiful phones but they froze/locked up all the time and got poor reception - anyway, mine finally froze permanently so we both upgraded to RAZRs - I have the Black RAZR and my wife has the Pink RAZR!We have had them for a few weeks now and they are working great. They are sleek and stylish, get fantastic reception and have a long battery life. The camera and video camera functions work well and the RAZR is very easy to personalize with mp3 ringtones (etc) and configurable buttons. Also, they are Bluetooth headset compatible which is very convenient when you are driving. (We got the Motorola H500 headsets on sale - I got silver, my wife got pink of course). Finally, like someone else said you can charge the RAZR via a USB cable which is convenient if you are on the go and forgot your charger but not your laptop. :)The only weak feature about the phone is way the Phone Book works - it's not difficult to use, but it does require you to save the phone numbers to your phone's memory vs. the SIM card if you want to have more than one phone number per contact.This is great in some ways because you can easily assign icons to your contacts alternate numbers and also switch between alternate numbers for your contacts very quickly by using the left and right keys (assuming you have set all your contacts up).However, you will also have multiple listings per person - unless you use the work around I listed below (ie. If you have one phone number for ""Mom"", she will be listed twice: once for the number on your SIM card and once for the number on your phone memory):The only workaround I have figured out is as follows:1. First, save all of your contact numbers from your SIM card to your phone's memory.2. Next, edit each individual contact to assign names and icons to each number (there are icons for cell, work, home, etc.)3. Now, put all of the numbers saved to your phone's memory in the same category. For example, you can put everyone from your phone's memory list in the ""Personal"" category.4. The last step is set your phone up to only view the ""Personal"" category. Once you have done this it won't display multiple phone number/name listings per Contact.Although it seems like a pain to do it this way, it's much better to have a backup on your SIM card than it is to lose all of your numbers if your cell phone dies.Overall, this phone blows away every previous phone that I have used - especially for $49! The only reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the way the Phone Book works, but that doesn't stop my wife and I from enjoying our phones to the fullest!",3
"^%$@#!!

The Hype says:""Getting on the Internet is easy with the RAZR V3 as it supports Cingular's GSM-based Wireless Internet Express service. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.""I say:CACA! If you plan on connecting to the internet using this phone and bluetooth you had better get a mongo battery for your laptop because it's the slowest, laggiest, painfully irritating, useless piece of doggy doo that I have ever had the displeasure of using! You could run to Seattle and knock on Amazon's front door faster than connecting to the site.Update: 6/7/2006I tested the actual bandwidth and I connect at 39.1 kbps, that's slower than dialup with a 56k (53.3) modem. When connected to Cingular's GSM it says connected at 115.2 kbps when I connect via bluetooth and 230 kbps when I use the USB cable. Either way the actual speed is 39-41 kbps and I surely don't have the patience for that.One last annoying feature ... Cingular ""brands"" their phones so you can't download games to your phone or delete certain ringtones etc., as you can with other providers. There is also an annoying ""HELLOMOTO"" video/commercial that uses 25% of your available space for videos of your own. There is no way to delete this and recapture this waste of space. This truly is about the worst product I have ever purchased.",0
"As a phone, the Razr is awful. Stay away from this phone.

I purchased a black Razr from Best Buy with a Cingular service plan. Without question, it was the worst handset I've ever owned. The unit's recepotion constantly broke up in my apartment (I get full strength on my three year old Sanyo with Sprint), and it's really hard to hear on the unit (the volume is awful). The one bright spot for me was the speaker phone, but that wasn't enough to keep it. I cancelled my Cingular plan and gave the phone back to Best Buy. I really liked the style of this phone, but unless you plan to carry a second phone for your calls, I cannot recommend this unit.",0
"Excellent...we both love it

I have to admit when I first used my husbands razr I didn't like it much at all. But after a few times it grew on me and I love it more snd more. it is easy to use and it takes up very liitle space, and although it is small the read out is big and easy to read.",4
"best

i own this phone and it is the best phone ever. i like the video camera the best. the only bad thing is i dont like the wallpapers",4
"Motorola RAZR Blk Phone

This is the best phone in the world! I love it so much! I'm telling you to get this phone.Everytime you look at it you get chills up your spine.Just look at it. You know you want it.If you think the price is too much just go to Sam's Club and get it for only $98.87,Yes that's the price. So go and get a black razr phone and it will change your life FOREVER!!!",4
"AWESOME

My previous one phone was a motorola v600, the screen was very small and of bad definition and the phone was a little bit slow . Now with the new one motorola razr v3, all those defects of the previous model remained exceeded.",3
"Never got the rebate

Hi,Watch out for the ""rebate"" claims. I bought a cingular phone in May '05, submitted the paperwork in accordance with the instructions, and here it is Oct '05 and I've still not seen any rebate check. As far as the razr phone, I dont have one, a friend does, and it's really nice. Just dont count on getting it for free!",3
"No Delivery No Phone

Amazon is advertising this item in stock (December 20 2005). But a week after ordering, it still hasn't shipped and the order can't be cancelled or delivery accelerated of course. Beware Amazon's ""ships in 24 hours"": it isn't true.",0
"CINGULAR SUCKSSSSSSSS

Review is not specifically for the phone but Cingular... All Cingular is bothered about is their money.Cingular has the worst netwrok ever..Pros of Cingular:500 rolloverCons:Customer Service (Worst Ever)No way to track actual minutes used thought they have something known as *646#Takes 90 days to get actual minutes. They say they are doing me a favor by telling me how many minutes i use!!!!!!!!!!!!Can't change ur phone number if u shift to some other state not in their billing cycle. (Please explain me this)Everything other than that.....the worst though is Cingular customer serivce.. no one out there knows what ther are doing. You just keep getting transferred to 10 people and no one actually helps u. They have weird rules.. They cant keep track of our minutes if you go on vacation to a different state in US. Apparently billing cycle is diff.. or whatever that means. They tell after 90 days exactly how many minutes u used 90 days back.. absolutely ridiculous.NEVER EVER BUY CINGULAR.. and EVEN IF U DO DON'T GO FOR FAMILY PLAN. THEY HAVE A LOT OF HIDDEN THINGS.. [...] Tmobile my previous service provider were 100 times better in all terms....",0
"Wait for the next version toarrive.

When are people going to learn not to buy a first model?? Far too many people are reporting identical problems with this phone!! As with anything, cars,computers HDTV, etc. This first model is fot the stupid, willing to act like a guinea pig, to see what to fix for the future. While this phone came out with a bunch of bells and whistles, what you really want from a good cell phone is quality reception, ease of use, and value fot the dollar spent. This phone needs to go back to the drawing boards, and fix its problems before the next model is unveiled. Save your money, and wait until they fix the techncal problems.",1
"da bomb

im a 12 year old girl. i got the black razr last week. my dad, brother, aunt has it 2. it is my first cell phone. its sooo cool. i can put it in my pocket with its ultra slim design. i just luv it",4
"AMAZON SUCKS

Don't ever order thru AMAZON... they will not ship and will take a long time.. They will just say that have not got CREDIT APPROVAL from CINGULAR... But I called Cingular and learnt that my approval was done 10 days back but these cheaters will delay because they don't have in stock.",0
"Poor Quality Phone

I bought this phone and had nothing but trouble with it from day one. The feature that did not work was the clock. There is no way to set the clock on this phone and the clock was always either off by two hours or the clock didn't work at all. I have returned this cell phone twice and decided to go with a different brand.",0
"DON'T GET IT

whatever you do, do not get this phone. I can barely ever hear on it and am constantly saying ""what?"" its very annoying to whoever I'm talking to. if I could I would take it back and get anything else",0
"Just for the design. Nothing inside

I give 2 stars, 1 for the phone and 1/5 for Cingular. The Black Razor is hot, indeed, for the stylish design. Thin and flat, light weight and cool keypad. Beyond those, there is absolutely nothing new compare with other models of Motorola. Handsfree speaker is loud, but the ear speaker is noisy. If you turn on bluetooh and talk on the phone at the same time, there is wave sound interference and cause you headache. This never happen to Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson phones. Camera is horrible, photos are not clear and sharp even when viewed at the phone. Battery life is still short and battery dead after just couple months regular used. This is a common problem of Motorola color phones and after several years, they still can't fix it. That's it. Functions ? read advertising, but believe me, nothing interesting.About Cingular: This is the worst carrier I've ever seen. They re-hire every impolite customer servicce representative from AT&T; to work for them to drive their customers crazy. They bill 2 minute for a call you make to a person in 1 minute. They try to find every smallest thing to charge you. They chain you in a 2 year contract and then ruin up your freedom. Very dissapointed.",1
"Nothing to it after the ""bling""

Short review - if you actually want what this phone only promises, do yourself a favor and buy a SidekickLong review:Pros:One - It's a cool looking phoneOK, that, and battery life on standby - over 7 daysCons:- menu interface from ""heck"" - common functions are ""10 clicks deep""- no sync - if you want it on your phone you're going to enter it via the 10-digit keypad (or possibly pay an additional $30 for whatever software Motorola offers, but I never looked at it) The USB interface does nothing for you.- charging - it has a mini-USB interface to doesn't charge via USB (???? or mine was broken - dunno 'cause I sent it back)- every single data bit that passes from the phone is billed against your data account- it's not that good of a phone (at making decent phone calls)- it's worthless as a chat tool, web browser, or email tool- it's marginal as a cameraIf you have to have the coolest phone on the block then this is the device for you.If you want an actual useful piece of gear, or one that doesn't have outrageous charges to get the full functionality offered look elsewhere.Every piece of contact information has to be entered manually because as far as I can see there's no software included with the phone for Sync. Motorola will sell you some $30 add-on (to a $400 phone - how awesome!) that appears to offer management of pictures and sounds, but I see no mention of actual useful phone data entry.Issues I had with my phone -It made terrible phone calls - particularly when calling my home number. There was a constant, electronic chatter - and calling my number with another cell immediately showed no issues with the line. This happened every time i called.The impossible mountain of moving my contacts to a new device - All of my contacts have multiple phone numbers, email addresses, and in some cases URLs. According to Cingular (as they are the only ones I talked to) there is no way to sync this data to the phone - it all hs to get punched in via the 10-digit keypad. This is insane for a phone of this pricetag.The use of my ""data plan"" - I was astounded to see that every single action you take with this phone from a ""data"" perspective is billed against your account. Yep - signing on to and off of AOL COSTS YOU BITS. This is insane. That, coupled with the actual limit to the number of messages you can send before insane charges occur in just another part of how Singular (and other carriers) are ""doing it wrong"" with ""extended data devices"" like this phone. On my Sidekick I message, browse, and email to my hearts content without every worrying about my current ""bit count"" and what's going to show up on my bill.Lastly -It just died - when I when to actually try and use the phone again after my first week of ownership, I found the phone dead, unwilling to power on. Charging for day did nothing.I may have gotten a lemmon, which is why I did not comment on the Bluetooth - but it took about 40 attempts to get my (also new) Motorola headset to sync with this phone.In re: BT - I will say that it's an unbelievably poor thought-out number of key-clicks to toggle bluetooth on & off - like a dozen.I sent this thing back - it's worthless. I'm replacing my 3-year old Sidekick (one) with a Sidekick 2. I think once you've gotten used to a QWERTY device you can't ever go back to entering data via a 10-key.Don",0
"BEWARE the incorrect message

I ordered a cell phone from Amazon, the Motorola V3. When I checked my account the next day, a weird message told me that I was not approved, and instructed me to cancel my order. I was puzzled, but did as directed. Later that day, I went and got a great deal on a free phone from my local membership warehouse store.Later in the day, I was checking my e-mail and found one from Amazon. It explains that sometimes cell phone approval is slow and included the following:""Until this is resolved, it is possible that the information in the""Your Account"" section of the Amazon site will incorrectly indicate thatthis order requires your attention and may direct you to cancel - pleasedisregard this until we get more information.""WHAT???!!!They tell me to cancel the order, knowing that this is incorrect???Well, I followed their screwy directions, and they lost an order and alot of goodwill on my part.Amazon has been successful, they must know what they are doing, but this kind of behavior makes you wonder...To new cell buyers, BEWARE the incorrect message.",2
"problematic

I used to work for an authorized cell phone dealer. the v3 and motorola in general were the most troublesome. Motorola seems to be in the business of high mark ups and cheap quality (clever marketing tool). They are very sleek and trendy phones, but they just don't last.I have never seen so many people come back with the same problems on these phones. There is a lot of high tech stuff, but its simply too much for such a thin phone. In my experience, too much technology causes headaches especially with cell phones. For Motorola and the V3 in particular, everything from the screens (especially the screens), to the features, to the multimedia are potential for problems. you are asking for it, if you choose motorola.Phones like this are given out for free for two reasons, they are cheaply made, and they are bait to get you to sign a new two year contract (this is where the money is). Do not let some salesman try to sell you on a phone so willing to break on you.",1
"Motorola RAZR

Possibly the worst cellular phone I have used. Flimsy, poor quality and absolutely the worst sound of any cell phone. Went back to the V551 also by Motorola which has the best sound quality. Considering the original cost of $199, shame on you Motorola for putting that ""CASH COW"" on the market before you tested it.M. P. F. / Oklahoma",0
"Too many problems

I purchased this phone because I really liked the design of the product and was happy with Motorola products in the past. However, for the past 5 years, I have had only Samsung phones. I'm sorry to say that the Razr is all design and very poor quality. My phone constantly loses its ringtone setting. Additionally, I often answer the phone only to realize that although I can hear the person on the other side, they cannot hear me.There are phones out there that are a better compromise between style and performance - i'm going back to Samsung.",1
"2 Razrs down; 3 I'm out

I purchased my first Razr in September 2005. December 2005 a black screen with a lot of numbers and codes appeared. I could not use the phone at all. Two or three weeks later Motorola sent the repaired phone back. Last week, June 2006, my ""new"" phone started with the black screen, numbers and codes. I contacted Motorola and Cingular about the problem. I received another phone in 2 days (I paid for the speedy delivery).The bottom line is even though the phone is less than a year old, if I have problems with the new phone, I will get a replacement phone that has been refurbished. The Cingular service rep said that I could not get another phone at this time. They know that the phone is a lemon. I absolutely hate Cingular service and policies. I wish they had some serious competition down here. The other companies are a joke in this area. They are worse than Cingular. I like the size and weight of the Razr, but it would be a bonus if it actually worked.",1
"Severely flawed phone, regardless of how popular.

I was encouraged to upgrade to this phone (from a Nokia phone) because of its features. After a month of use, I find this phone almost unacceptable. Yes, I realize that it is one of the best selling phones, but it has a lot of flaws--at least ones that the service provider was unable to correct. Here are the problems I've encountered:1. Security - I have set the phone to be locked and require a code when turned on. Alltel has verified my report that this is easily bypassed by simply closing the clamshell during the startup process. No code is needed, allowing anyone access to the phone and competely bypassing the security. This is a major flaw.2. Startup sound - unable to turn off. Unless the phone is in vibrate or silent, this loud, obnoxious series of tones sounds every time at startup and shutdown. Quite embarrassing in office situations, and annoying if other places (church, restaurants, airplanes especially). Every other phone I've owned has allowed the user to turn it off. Alltel says the Razr cannot be silenced. Unacceptable for a businessman.3. Address book - what a mess. For each business contact, I have several phone numbers (cell, office, home, fax). Razr endeavors to create a plethora of multiple contacts with the same name just to store the variations. If I add email, I end up with 5-6 entries for a single contact. Nokia and LG allow one user entry with multiple phone numbers, making it easy to find a contact and select the appropriate number. Additionally, there is no way to enter an address for a user, or a note. If I put it in email, it gets rejected because it is not a proper format for an email. There is no where to put any notes at all.In short, the phone is an annoyance and I'm working with Alltel to exchange it primarily because of the security issue. I don't understand how it can be so popular with all the problems.",1
"Power Off Problems

Initially I did not want to purchase this phone, because I thoughtit would not be very durable. However, I wanted totry a phone with blue tooth. The phone fit nicely in mypocket, and seems to have nice quality sound with my cingularservice. However, the volume is somewhat low. Also, it isvery hard to see the screen in outdoor light. I then selectedone of the pictures I took to use as the background on thescreen. By the way, the picture quality is just so so onthe V3. Supposedly, the V3C is better, but this was not aoption through Cingular. After setting up the background,I noticed the phone screen would go blank when I opened thehandset. I actually had to power down, then turn it backon to get the screen to come back on. This was very annoying.I finally figured out that if I switched back to the originalmotorola background, then this problem disappered. however,I have two phones, which I purchased at the same time, about1/29/2006. The other phone has had consistent problems withpowering off for no reason all the time. Now, the straw thebroke the camels back is my phone does not power on anymore.I even tried using the other battery which was charged butwith no success. I finally called Cingular, and they aregoing to send me some new replacement razor phones this week.I only wish I would have not gone against my better judgement,and purchased a more durable proven phone.",2
"Such an improvement

Yes, it is trendy and cool. I mainly upgraded to the razr because I live in a very rural area and had problems losing calls or having a very bad signal. I have had the phone over 1 month and have not dropped a call yet. In addition all of the pesky dead spots I experienced with my last phone are gone now too. I Love my razr and have been very happy with the quality.",4
"So for so good

Just recently I bought this phone. I received it 2 weeks from the date I order. Amazon did not ship until 9 days, though it says ""usually ships in 24 hrs"" . But it did not bother me though.The phone looks sleek and sexy. Everyone around me think it is coolest phone ever. I am getting compliments from all over.I did not have any problems, just opened the box, charged the phone, put in the SIM and with in a minute started talking.The phone menu is little confusing, but once you get used to it , you should be fine.I hate this menu within the menu options. Sometimes i dont notice these smmall menu icon display which indicates that there is one more level of menu to the existing item.. Grrr....As for as car charger and USB cable is concerned, dont waste your money. I bought a belkin car charger(47.99) and belkin mini B USB cable ($4.65) from walmart. Search for it in the Audio section of walmart.Will write again",3
"Read if you want more info on the RAZR phone

First of all, let me clarify that I'm giving it 4 stars because I haven't had it for a long duration of time to give it the full 5 yet.A few other clarifications, another reviewer didn't like the analog clock on the screen. This is easily changed to digital when you initially set up the phone. Visit ""settings"" > ""personalize"" > ""home screen"" > select ""clock"" and choose between digital and analog.Another reviewer commented on caller id and ""next call only"". That is also very easily solved.This phone IS durable. The sound is good. Set-up took me 15 minutes tops. The camera takes good quality photos. My last phone was a motorola v553 and the camera was AWFUL. I also had to have the phone replaced FOUR times in less than ONE year.Overall, this is a great phone. It's smaller, of course, so it needs a little extra precaution as opposed to the thick phones that can be dropped over and over and suffer minor scrapes and such. The keyboard is thin like the rest of the phone, but it's durable. You don't have to handle it like it's an egg at all. Don't let the size deter you. If you treat the phone like it's meant to be treated, and take care of it as it is an expensive electronic, you won't have any trouble.The screen is huge and the color is GORGEOUS on the inside and outside screens. Everything is very easy to set-up and get working. I download true tone ringtones and the sound quality on this phone is the best yet and I've had motorolas, nokias, sony ericsons... all kinds.I'd highly recommend this phone. The only thing I can't comment on is the color. I got black and I love it, but I haven't seen any of the other colors in person.",3
"Nice hardware, terrible interface!

The MOTO RAZR is a total let-down. It's good enough to want but bad enough to throw across the room!You can experience the best things about this phone, just by handling it at your local cell phone store. The hardware is beautiful and solid. But those sample phones are usually dummies without an interface to try. Buyer beware! The interface is horrible! Every single function of the phone is badly implemented.One shocking example: One-touch dialing.The process to assign a one-touch shortcut to a contact actually requires assigning a contact to a number on the keypad. Assigning a contact to a number already in use will ask if you want to replace the existing contact in that spot--choosing ""Yes"" to replace the contact actually DELETES the old contact from the phonebook!!! That's right, assigning a one-touch shortcut to a contact can be DATA-DESTRUCTIVE.I wish this were an isolated case of a broken feature, but the user interface is riddled with these sorts of bugs. Even the little things are broken, like the beeps the phone makes when you scroll through the phonebook (usually the first beep is cut off mid-beep, and the beep tone is different depending on how long you hold the scroll button.)If you're still considering buying this thing, let me mention a few hardware shortcomings too:- The flat keypad makes it impossible to dial by feel, because there isn't enough space between the keys.- Speakerphone reproduces ringtones well, but makes voices all but incomprehensible.- In-phone speaker placement makes it hard to hear the call unless the phone is positioned perfectly next to your ear.- It's nearly impossible to hold this phone in the crook of your neck, a.k.a., the ""poor man's hands-free"" technique.(...). I got an old Sony-Ericsson T616 for free to replace it, and the T616 has been a breeze to use compared to the RAZR.",0
"Black RAZR V3

This phone has defanitaly made my entire year. I received this phone as a birthday present and I am throughly encompassed with its slick and sensible graphics and layout, respectivly. The calls are incredibly clear, even from my room. My room usually only gets about 2 bars of Cingular service give or take (unfortunatly) and with the RAZR I get about 4 (give or take once again). I have had several good comments on the camera, even though other such reviewers on this site have said differently. It may not have the megapixels that some techincally advanced people would have liked to have, I myself do not posess such needs, and the camera has throughly impressed me compared with my friends phones. The phone has great ringtones, and like most phones posseses the ability to use your mp3's of your computer and use them as a ringtone(although I have only attempted this one time and miserably failed) The size is what I bought the phone for of course, (along with the ultimate prestige of having it) and size is something I DIDNT get! The phone is SO thin, and although rather long when opened is a PHENOMENAL addition to any cell phone that Motorola has ever produced. It slides in my pocket with the greatest ease I have ever seen! All in all the VERY best phone I have ever experienced and probably will experience for a great time.",4
"A basic phone with many flaws

For starters I'm 20 years old. I owned the Samsung Blade (Sprints answer to the Moto Razr) which is a good phone, but god-awful battery life. I switched to Cingular because I didn't get any service from Sprint. I decided to stick with the slim phone look so I got the Razr. Little did I realize the phone is simple and extremely basic, even down to the menus, graphics, etc. I read about many of the problems the razr has, and eventually mine had those same problems.The number 6 key has to be hit hard to work, so texting with this phone can get annoying. The phone keypad vibrates and makes a buzzing noise which you can hear while talking on the phone. The phone volume is ridiculously low. If you are anywhere remotely loud you can't hear. Even in silent places it's sometimes a pain. For some reason this phone's screens get really really greasy very easily. I always have phone calls in which I can't hear what the person is saying, only chopped up bits and pieces, while the phone says I have perfect service. This phone is very limited to customizing unless you want to buy the data cable and go online to learn hacks and tricks to modify it. The pictures it takes a very low quality. The systems OS is behind in years, it's so slow! The phones memory is small, so don't plan on taking lots of pics, vids, or ringtones and games. I will be taking this phone back after owning it for a month and getting a new phone. Good thing I have phone insurance.",1
"Fancy looking - Crap phone

I took a cingular plan with mortorola ROKR phone. uhh.. i just returned the phone after 3 days. Its sucks lot of battery, enough if you don't use MP3 player. I had to recharge my phone almost every day. If you talk continuously for 2 hours, the phone goes off. Returned ROKR picked RAZR black.Motorola RAZR looks nice though.I was thrilled to have Razr blk . We had few of my friends who fancied for this phone. We just realised all the phones has a kinda noise. Try this for yourself. Keep the phone close to your ears. Listen to it with little attention. huh.......you would definitely hear the transitor tuning kinda noise. I checked with few of other friends' phones .All gave the same irritating noise. Worst thing is when u make calls the person on the other side can hear the this noise.Careful : Watch out for this .If you are prepared to live with the noise , this phone is really cool.Pros :1) Nice lookingCons :1) Battery life is poor.2) Crappy Menu structure3) Noisy.",0
"Black RAZR V3 Phone

I recently bought this phone from Amazon because of the $150 rebate. I am very disappointed with my black RAZR V3. I like the look of the phone and some of the features like the hands-free speaker which is loud and clear. But a cell phone's basic feature is to connect to other people, but it fails in delivering this very basic need. I did not purchase this phone for the bell and whistles, just to make and receive calls.One of the most irritating things about this phone is I find myself constantly having to clean my fingerprints and smudges off the screens. Also my 1st day at work I started to notice that my RAZR phone interfered with my work telephone, the telephones of my co-workers and my portable radio. Therefore I have to turn my phone off at work as no to cause problems. When in my car it interferes with my car radio, at home it interferes with my home telephone, stereo, television, etc.My biggest disappointment is that the ear volume of the phone is ""TOO LOW"" even though it is set at the maximum volume I can barley here a conversation. I called Motorola to inquire about the volume and could not here or understand the tech person.The only good thing I like about my black RAZR V3 is the speakerphone capability. Needless to say I will be returning this phone. I should have kept my old Sony phone.",1
"cheap motorola krap

I bought this phone as a secondary phone for my tenants to get in touch with me. So I only would use it maybe 3 or 4 times a month. After having the phone for only a year, the phone just one day stops working. I never dropped it or damaged it at all. Most of the time I had it, it would be sitting on my dresser. With such little usage and no damage done to the phone, this is terrible. Its almost like the phone knew when the warranty would be up so it would just break on its own. I will never buy another Motorola phone ever again.",0
"Great slim highly functional phone

My first GSM phone was a Motorola. It just about worked. I then became a Nokia junkie and stuck with the Nokia - the User interface on the Nokia was beautifully simple. I then became a CrackBerry addict - I kept the Nokia as the Crackberry was not a good phone. Now I have given up the Nokia in favour of a slimmer phone. The TEXT functionality is not as good as Nokia but otherwise the sound quality is excellent and the User Interface is good enough. I have broken my addiction to the CrackBerry and now it is the laptop and the Razr. I dropped one star because of the TEXT functions.",3
"Phone Not Yet Shipped

Beware of Amazon's ""Ships in 24 Hours"" message. I ordered this phone on December 13, and it still has not shipped since today, December 22. I have been told that because of choosing free shipping, it takes longer to ship out. It should take longer to deliver, not longer to ship, and I have ordered other items with free shipping and this hasn't happened.",0
"the worst phone ever bought

ok, i got the phone just a couple weeks ago and was using it allday for photos.when i came home that night i set my phone at the top of my desk (3 foot drop) and my cat kicked it off jumping up to my desk it fell to the floor and hit a book and the front screen poped out. that made me really mad. the next day when someone called my i opend my phone talked him and closed it and the hole bottom part bent in like it was cardboard. my friends front screen poped out to. DONT BUY!!!!!!",0
"Amazons poor policies

Again Amazon plays games not offering service in the Maine area. After checking with Cingular service is available but Amazon is not offering it. It was hinted that it has to do with the laws in Maine on time lines of the rebates. Bad Bad Bad",3
"Cell Manufacturers----Take Note

What is going on these days. Do cell manufacturers think everyone has hands small enough to use phones being made lately. I mean these things are REDICULOUSLY SMALL. Smaller...thinner? NOT the way to go. For me, bulky is better. This phone, great width, great height, awesome screen size. BUT IT""S WAY TOO THIN!!!! No wonder driving while talking on your cell is so dangerous.Sure you have bluetooth headsets, but how can you drive and fumble with those things as they constantly fall out of your ear and you have to feel around on the floor for it. i remember bag phones. Full size receiver with the number pad built on and a way better HANDS FREE speaker function than any of the phones made in the past 12 years. Maybe Moto can get together with say.. XM and get me a phone that plays MP3's and gets XM radio and is big enough to actually use.",0
"Motorola

I love this phone. Its the best cell phone Ive everowned up to this point. Its sleek and cute too!Motorola has always been my choice and they did asweet job with this cell.",4
"V3 Razr power

Battery life is very very poor. does not hold even one day ! are there different kind of batteries with the original supply pack,if so surprised .",1
"its awesome

this phone is really neat and service is very clear you should really buy one now!",4
"i love it!

when i saw this phone on TV, i thought it was cool but i never really thought i would get it. When my mom got it for me for my birthday, i loved it. it was thin and it had a camara and internet and all kinds of funs features on it. i just didnt like that it came with only one game and the ringtones were not very good. but my friends love playing with it and i get great reception with it.",4
"J. Schaulis was right

i was going to buy ths cell phone but when i was about to pay i saw that cingular only offers a 2 year contract, and i really dont wanna be stuck 2 years with cingular, i was a a mall yesterday, and i went into a tmobile store and what did i see?a razr, the lady said it was released there yesterday, and now i log into t-mobile's home page and: yeah, you guessed it, its there.now im just gonna wait for it to be in amazon and buy it from here.the lady at the store also showed me the reception quality on my area, and its very good, i hope its better thatn cingular.",3
"Roaming charges

I am thinking about getting this phone with Cingular. I like the thiness and look of the phone. I read the fine print and noticed that they have a 79 cent/min charge for roaming on all of the plans offered through Amazon. I'm with T-Mobil now and don't have to pay for any US roaming. Under Cingular, if I roam more than a couple of hours a year, I might as well have paid $200 for the phone. Can anyone who has purchased this phone through Amazon with Cingular service tell me if the roaming charges are accurate?",0
"Not impressed... Contemplating taking back.

I will be honest. I am one of those trendy college kids that MUST have the best of everything. I definitely didn't end up with the best phone. There was so much hype over this phone that I assumed it was the best, my mistake. Yes, the phone is stylish and trendy but it is also too wide, uncomfortable to hold and most the time down right filthy.The external screen is too small and hard to see unless you position it a certain way. It is both uncomfortable to hold, and uncomfortable against my ear. I also find myself constantly asking people to repeat themselves. When I turn the volume up the highest it will go, it does not help. In fact, it makes things worse. When I turn the volume up all the way the person's voice does not get louder- it just seems to exagerate this buzzing air noise and the person's voice sometimes gets a little distorted... it's almost like a slight echo that I can literally feel against my ear.Also, don't get too comfortable while on this phone without a hands free set. This phone is almost impossible to hold with your shoulder.I've heard good things about the Razr's speakerphone. I on the other hand am not impressed with it at all. When I use it, I find it very hard to hear as my Razr speakerphone picks up all background noise from my end (again, an echo of sorts)as well as all the noise from the person on the other end. It seems to magnify even the slightest noise. Maybe that is just an error with my phone.I will not go into how fragile this phone is. I believe that it is common sense that when you have a phone of this build, you obviously must be a lot more careful and aware with it. I personally don't believe that constitutes buyers remorse. It bothers me to think people are giving this phone a bad review based on their neglegence.I honestly can't believe the price they have on this phone. It is beyond over priced soley based upon its popularity, not quality.",1
"Motorola Razr - Emits a frequency

Its been only two weeks since I got my Razr phones (two of them).And I hear a low frequency sound when I keep close to my ear. both my phones I can hear the sound. You can clearly hear the sound when you dont use the phone.Its annoying. Other wise its nice and compact.",3
"Stylishhh doesn't even describe it enough

I just switched from Nextel to Cingular and decided to take up the offer that amazon is putting out on the Razr phones. I didn't realize how much my Nextel SUCKED until I actually started using the Razr with Cingular. So far I have had service everywhere with little to none dropped calls. Also, Cingular's customer service has been awsome so far.As for the phone, WOW. EVERYONE is impressed by this phone, even though its well over 6 months old. I have to admit that I am a cell phone freak and I always have the latest and greatest, and this phone is satisfying my hunger GREATLY! It is just so thin, and still rare, that people just love to look at it. Bluetooth has been working pretty good, and the phone is pretty packed with features.The screen is awsome, it looks like its a mini plasma screen. However the camera is so-so, nothing to brag about, which kinda sucks since it has such a high-tech screen. The keypad is awsome, totally flat, but still easy to use.The only things I dont like about this phone is that the menu speed is a little slow, and the camera. But overall, its been an amazing phone that really turns heads. I love just wipping out my razr, and then letting it slide back into my pocket where its virtually invisable.",4
"Motorola razr phone

I was really excited when I first purchased the phone, it looks great. However within 1 month I started having issues. It drops a lot of calls. The keys started messing up and getting locked. If you charge it for too long it will shut down. If you do not charge it long enough it breaks down and leaves a message that states ""unable to charge"". This phone turned out to be a joke that was on me. I returned it because they couldn't fix it and the second one that they sent me was worse than the first. The man at the cingular store stated that a least 2-3 people a week return the phone for similiar problems. Take my advise do not buy this phone!!!!!",0
"Can you hear me now?

In March my wife and I switched to Cingular and decided to get the hip bling bling phone The Razor. Everyone in the family has Cingular and it made sense to be able to call them anytime and not have it count toward our monthly minutes. Plus they have rollover minutes.I have the black Razor, my wife has the silver. The biggest complaint we both have is the volume of the ear speaker. My sister-in-law can't use the phone at all because of this. I find that I can hear a little better if I put the phone up higher on my ear and am listening to the screen instead of the ear hole. Several times, when trying to hear better and pressing the phone firmly to my ear, the connection has dropped. I don't know if it is because of my pressing too hard or not, but usually after redialing and not pressing as hard it doesn't do it again.Pros-Sleek, fits in just about any pocket-aluminum outer case is sturdy, my wife has dropped hers a couple of times and it still works-Large screen-loud speaker volume-keypad is nicely lit for night/darkness-good camera/movies and storage space- built in vibration mode, don't need to buy a special battery like some older phones-lots of storage for games and ring tones-nice outer screen for caller ID-ability to take your own picture with phone closed-Impressive Battery Life. I don't make many calls, so am mostly on standby, but I can go 30 hours and the phone still has plenty of juice-Blue Tooth enabledCons-LOW earpiece volume-difficult to read screen outside in bright light-the manual is the size of a small phone book-hard to open with one handNeutral-Finger pads may be difficult to hit for people with large fingers-buttons you can access on the side when closed for various functions. My wife hits them all the time (in her pocket and purse) and accidently sets her phone to silent and misses calls. I like the ability to change ringtones without opening the phone and going through the menu.-Everyone seems to have one now and the novelty has worn off.About my Cingular serviceWe upgraded from Verizon with phones that were not multimedia nor connected to the internet. So naturally, our Cingular service is more expensive. However, they seem to charge for everyting. For instance, you pay for just about every download you make, including ring tones. Its like paying double, you bought the ring tone and they charge you a download fee on top if it. You have choices on how you want to pay for multimedia but even if you choose a plan that gives you X number of Multimedia Messages you also have to pay the plain IM fee even if you don't send regular IMs.It took Cingular 3 billing cycles to fix an error that was made when the account was set up. They are very nice, but come on, 3 months!?!?We live in West Metro Atlanta and seemed to have fewer dropped calls with Verizon. It may be the coverage, it may be the difference in the phones.Another note is that a I know someone with a Verizon Razor and the software is different.Bottom line is that the most important aspect of any phone is the ability to hear the person you are talking to!!! I would probably do more research and choose a different phone if I had it to do again.UPDATE: After 5 months my phone malfuntioned. No matter what button you pushed, it only dialed the internet. Cingular was wonderful. It was still under warranty (not the extended) and I got a new phone sent to my house in 1 day. They split the expedited shipping cost so it was only $7.50. The ear volume seems a little better then the old phone. Pictures seem washed out, even with reducing the brightness. This is minor and I am keeping the replacement. There is documentation in the box on how to replace the replacement phone if defective. The downside is I lost my ringtones and photos.",2
"Form before function, in my experience.

The honeymoon's over. I've gone through 2 razrs; I'm done.I loved the razr. Got the mobile phone tools, set up the bluetooth, threw some great clips from my mp3s for ringers, took lots of pics, so on. It's sleek, it's modern, and friends were envious.2 weeks ago I called Cingular Warranty services to arrange for the replacement of the SECOND razr that went kaput on me. They replaced the first because it lost any and all reception (which was pretty miserable in the first place). This time, the fancy metal template of buttons got stuck, specifically on the number 8, rendering the phone pretty useless. I happily shipped the possessed phone away. I thought it harmless to ask if I could have another phone to replace this. I was offered the Nokia 6682 (free replacement. I've been VERY satisfied with Cingular's service, having once been a Verizon customer, but that's a whole other review). I'm much much happier and wouldn't try another razr. Like another reviewer writes, there are other similar (better!) razr-like phones coming out.Do a little research and wait it out is my suggestion if you need something this slim. I wouldn't suggest this phone to anyone I liked. The novelty will wear out, and you'll have a phone favoring form much more over function. I'd like to think that most have had a better experience; this is just one of a frustrated once-razr owner. Cheers!",1
"Lots of problems

I have had two problems with the V3 and a friend of mine had 1 problem.1. It stopped working completely after I had it for 3 weeks. Then I waited a month to get a replacement.2. I backed up my phone book on to my computer a few times. The last time I was trying to copy pictures from the phone to the computer I lost the connection (using USB cable). I tried with another computer, but it seems the USB port (or modem) of the phone no longer works. I'm not looking forward to taking it to the service and waiting another month. On top of it, the warranty continues from the original date of purchase, not from the time of the replacement phone.3. My friend used her's with a Jaba bluetooth headset and the circuit board got fried. The phone had to be replaced. I've used mine with the same headset with no problem.In short, although I like the phone and it's features I am a fed up with the problems and would not encourage anyone to buy one.PS. The volume doesn't go up very high so if you have any hearing problems this phone is not for you.",1
"Once Great Cell Phone

Like the previous Motorola phones that I've had, this one has the easy intutive system for navigating its numerous menus --- I'm sold on using Motorola for this reason, compared to the Noxxxx, Motorola is great!PROS:Almost everythingAwesome designGSMI found the volume to be excellent compared to my last phone (motorola v60).Good antenna, extremely low rate of dropped signals --- also, since the antenna does not protrude, I anticipate it will not require replacement (I had to replace the antenna twice on my old v60 --- broke off from carrying in pocket and/or dropping)Excellent color screen.Good camera for a phone.Great size, easily fits in a shirt pocket.Great battery life (with Bluetooth off)Easily customizable but items that I never use (media mall, media net, etc.) remain in a prominent place and can not be put in some obscure location.CONS:The most significant negative feature is the screen --- it is extremely hard to see in sunlight.Display on front (when closed) is hard to read.Price (if you are upgrading your phone with Cingular --- they wanted $199) However, since I was changing from AT&T; to Cingular I was able to buy the phone at BestBuy for $70.The manual that comes with it should be better writen.Screen gets oily from normal use and must be wiped off frequently.Alarm Clock interface could be better.Date Book Alert is not very loud.Accessory support at Cingular Stores rather poor --- two Cingular Stores did not have the USB cable (had to buy one at Wal-Mart).Of the four or five phones that I have owned, this one is by far the best in all respects. Even with these cons it is still eons ahead of other phones.EDIT: Change from 5 stars to 1 star... I loved the features on the phone and the flip lid was great. PROBLEM: After about 3 months the screen would not light up --- took the phone back to AT&T; and they sent me a reconditioned phone which lasted about a month --- took that one back, they sent another reconditioned phone, Long story > short: I had 5 phones in one year, the 5th phone finally worked and kept working for a couple of years. Because of my experience with this phone, I will not buy another Motorola.",0
"Works great so far...

I bought this phone mainly for its looks and size.I don't need a phone that makes movies, opens the garage door, and communicates with the space station. This phone gets great reception and I have never had a dropped call. I get reception in places that my friends' phones won't even get a bar.This phone slips easily into my pocket and it looks great. Now that it has come down in price, I can't think of a reason that I wouldn't buy it again. It functions well and I have no complaints.",4
"Difficult to operate

I originally bought the Razr, and then exchanged it for the Ericsson w600i. I definitely recommend the Ericsson over the Razr. The camera is much better in the Ericsson, it has a lot more memory, and its menu system is much easier to operate. The ericsson comes with cable and software to connect it to the PC, for the Razr I had to buy the $80 Datapilot software.",2
"yes

Let me start by saying this: i read every review for the razr on amazon.com. I am a kid, 15 years old, so my ideas may be different than an adult's. If you have looked at them, you see they most definatly vary. This phone is based on personal opinion.Specifics:-The screen is great, but not very visable outside-Battery life is OK, if your not doing anything. If you use the camera quite a bit, charging it every night is almost a must.-Many people complain about the menu, and how AIM is right on the main screen. The order of the main menu and the main screen can all be changed with ease.-FINGERPRINTS, very annoying, but cleans with any fabric easily.-i have only had it for about 2 weeks, and the outside screen kind of feels like it may fall off, but nothing so far.-the hinges are already showing wear, but nothing major.-it takes some getting used to, the buttons on the side are usefuloverall, i do like this phone. It is user friendly, and you just have to customize it for your specific needs. It is made for anyone, and everyone.Buy it, you'll love it. Trust me.",4
"Futuristic Design - Backwards User Interface

Although very nice looking, the V3 has some serious shortcomings that can range from merely frustrating to absolutely infuriating when you come from the Nokia / SonyEricsson world. Keeping it Brief:1- Address book is not consolidated. If you have several phone numbers for 1 contact, that contact will appear as many times as there are numbers in the contact list2- The interface does not allow you to 'hide' contacts stored on the SIM chip. All contacts are combined. So avoid backing up your contact list to the SIM chip, because you will end up with duplicates in the list3- No ability to bulk-delete contacts from the SIM chip (only from the phone). Get ready for some heavy-duty manual labor deleting every single entry by hand4- Contacts copied to the SIM chip will loose their attributes (e.g. home number vs. cell number vs. work number, etc) - The contacts will be reset with a generic attribute5- The clock can be either digital or analog, but does not allow you to switch to military/European format (e.g. 22:00 instead of 10:00pm)6- Cannot delete the default images in the gallery - unless you purchase additional connectivity hardware",1
"Not a bad phone

I bought this phone because of its sleek and stylish design. PROS and CONS:CONS: 1. The phone feels fragile and gets smudged easily. I find myself wiping off oils and finger prints constantly. Due to it's price, I would recommend purchasing the extra warranty on the phone from Cingular due to the risk of damaging the phone. 2. I find that in speakerphone mode, the call is almost inaudible while driving on the highway. I wish it could be louder. 3. The menu is complicated. The contacts must be entered as one entry, which is annoying if you have more than one phone number for a contact. 4. The phone doesn't have a setting to disable the roaming function. 5. The phone makes a buzzing sound near electronic devices (TV, computer, radio, etc.).PROS: 1. I have a bluetooth enabled PDA and I can transfer pictures from the PDA to the phone (and vice versa). Perfect for sharing photos or using graphics for wallpaper or picture caller ID 2. Battery life is long. 3. Video function is not that great, but is nice. 4. Audio is also better than a Sanyo 8200. 5. The phone doesn't feel heavy inside the chest pocket. All in all, not a bad phone. This phone is high maintenance and I don't recommend it to someone who have no patience for it's complex menus or minor shortcomings.",2
"Not the most reliable phone

I first purchased the silver Razr, then traded it in for the black. I had similar issues with both of them.1.) The best features about the phone is the looks and the slim design. Comfortable to carry around in shirt or pant pocket.Also the screen is big, bright and sharp.2.) The strange thing about this phone is sometimes the reception is excellent and sometimes it is very lousy in places you would expect it to be good (like outside). The same goes for the volume in earpiece. Sometimes it's loud and other times it's a struggle to hear the other person talking.3.) This particular phone is uncomfortable on the ear, at least for me, especially if reception is not that good and you have to press the phone to your ear. After some time of this, your ear can be sore. Other phones are more comfortable on the ear. I recommend trying it in the store.4.) Battery life not that great and screen requires constant cleaning.5.) Scrolling thru phone numbers and menu items takes time. Not recommended while driving.Overall, a good phone when reception and ear volume are clear and loud enough.",2
"Stay Away!!! Zero Starts

Do your self a favor, and stay away from this phone. You can barely hear from this phone, and keep begging to speak louder. Extremely frustrated with the phone voice quality.",0
"I love it, but...

I have to say that especially in aesthetics, this phone tops all others. However, over the last 5 months, I have had a couple of issues with some things.The main thing I can't get over is the fact that they say you can use your own mp3s as ringtones, but it is so difficult to do. I sent them via email to my phone, but they all sound like they're underwater. They automatically get converted to .amr files @ 8 kbps. (I also had to pay for the data transfer and multimedia message every time I sent one to my phone.)I'm sure it would work better if I had Motorola Phone Tools installed on my PC, but somehow, I think I'll suffer without so I don't have to pay the extra $29.99 (not quite an outrageous price, but after buying this phone, I can afford little else). And that does not include the USB cable.My next major rant is about the camera. I love having a camera on my phone so I can picture message people and such, but I wish the camera were of a better quality. It can't handle too much light, and it can't handle not enough light. It can only handle a narrow-ish range of light. A good number of my pictures come out nearly all white or all black. But I guess having the phone weight a mere 3.26 ounces makes up for that.Also, the camera can be slow sometimes. After I delete a picture and want to go right back into the camera, it says, ""Please wait"" for 2-10 seconds. Normally, I wouldn't mind, but there are pictures that require a split-second reaction, and this camera, well...Which reminds me... sometimes, when you take a picutre, then save it, it won't save exactly what is on the screen. It seems to save the frame after what you took, sometimes causing a blur or missing the object that was only there for a split-second.The only other negative thing I can say is that the glass, the body, and the keypad get dirty easily, but they are easy enough to clean, as long as you have a micro-fiber cloth handy (the kind that is used on glasses). Oh, and that you get better reception outside (obviously).And the rebate takes 8-10 weeks, and this is after two months of usage, but this is to be expected. After all, it is $150.On the positive side, I love how thin and light it is. The keypad is my favorite part. It looks so different from any other phone (except the Sprint RAZR knock-off...).I love that it flips open. Voice dialing works better than I imagined. I love that the picture of the person calling you appears on the outside screen. The speakerphone is the clearest I've heard on any phone. The battery gets excellent life (usually 2-4 days, depending on how much I use it). I love that there are buttons on the keypad for the message inbox and the browser. I could go on and on.I give it a 4.2 out of 5.",3
"Sleek looking phone

A pretty damn good looking phone.However not the sturdiest of phones, My phone fell in the theatre from the seat height and the battery came loose. Also fairly slow software and the mic is definitely sub par.",3
"Coolest phone

I have this phone for a few days and I really like it so far. All my friends and co-workers think it's coolest phone they ever seen (...).The Amazon's instruction came with the phone said put in the sim card and battery in the phone, wait 15 min then it should work. I left the phone overnight, next morning the phone still said ""unregister sim"". I called Cingular custumor service, she couldn't get it to work either so she transfered me to another Cingular technical support. The technical support person got it working in 5 min. Actually, I prefer to call Cingular customer service to activate the phone because who knows the phone might get lost in the mail, you know what i mean.If you are planning to transfer your phone number from the current service (home phone or cellphone) to your new cell phone plan then forget about it. Amazon website said currently they don't have any way to do this for Cingular. You could call Cingular to transfer the number for you, but this requires Cingular to cancel the plan you openned with Amazon and create a new plan. (...) CHECK WITH AMAZON",3
"Never had a problem; just a great phone!

I've had the Motorola Black RAZR for three months now and it is a great phone. I had researched it for a while and I'm very happy with it. It is truly just a cool phone that provides excellent functionality and call quality. You better be prepared to read the directions because it is complicated at times and you'll want to take advantage of most if not all of what this phone can do. And you must go for the Motorola H500 blue tooth ear piece. It takes 30 seconds to pair up the first time and you won't regret it, it's that good. It's nice having the phone that everyone wants. Only mystery is battery life of course. Listed @ 290 hours for stand by and 430 minutes for talk time, I think it falls short. I'm recharging about every 4 days but using it a lot so the line is blurred between pure stand by and talk time. My call quality is great and the accessories available on E-Bay will make your head spin. Be sure to check them all out.I haven't experienced the problems that a lot of people have mentioned in their reviews. I'm sure there are a few drawbacks I haven't had to deal with yet but I've thoroughly enjoyed using the phone especially the blue tooth that has been nothing but spectacular. Besides it's a cool phone and EVRYONE notices when you pull out a RAZR and isn't that what cell phones are all about?",4
"Nice phone, easy to use, bright screen

My husband and I received two of these last week (one silver and one black). So far, we have had no problems with the phones or the service from Cingular (we switched from Nextel). Cingular was able to transfer our old phones numbers over to these phones without an interruption in service.I have not had any problems with the volume on this phone, as others have indicated in their reviews.I have also not had any problems with dropped calls, as others have experienced.The phone itself is very intuitive to use. I have not opened the book that came with the phone and have been able to do everything that I needed the phone to do. It is simple to input numbers into the phone book. I also like the alarm function, which is also easy to use. The camera function was very intuitive, as was changing the placement of the fuctions on the screen.The phone is very slim and lightweight. You can hardly tell that you have it in your pocket.The speaker phone is very clear when you are in the car, or the office. Much clearer than our previous Motorola phone that we had with Nextel.The screen is very bright, making it easier for old tired eyes to read it without their reading glasses. Not that we are telling ages here.At this point I am very satisfied with my purchase of this phone from Amazon. If my opinion changes for any reason I will update my review.",4
"Great functional phone!

First and foremost what I look for in a cell phone is functionality. In that I mean its abilities to make and recieve calls.I've read that this Razr recieved the most sophisticated antenna ever put into a Moto phone. I believe that hands down. I rarely lose a signal and calls sound near perfect most of the time.The camera is good, not great, but good. Much, much better than my old Sanyo SCP-8100 (Sprint). The digital zoom works flawlessly and leaves no pixelation when zoomed (a common problem with dig. zooms) very clear. A friends Sanyo SCH-a670 leaves great pixelation when zoomed. Better software in the Moto I assume.Speaking of software I highly recommend the Moto Phone Tools 3.0! I bought this with my Razr because I knew I wanted to pimp my phone to the max. It works awesome! All those MP3 ringtones I use to Download for $3 a pop - gone. I make my own wallpapers and MP3 ringtones now. For free. Plus when you plug the phone to your USB port on your PC it also acts as a charger! Charging the battery as you load media onto your cell.The bluetooth works flawlessly as well. I bought the Motorola HS850 headset. The calls are crystal clear. You could answer and make calls while never opening your phone. The voice dialing works superbly on the Razr.This is a quad (4) band GSM world phone. You could go to Japan and use this thing.*EDIT* this phone STILL works awesomely. It has been handed down to another family member and then rehanded down to another family member. It continues to be a true Die-Hard! Like the Toyota of cell's - but without the sticky throttle thing. :PThis Razr could also be used as a modem to connect you laptop or desktop to the internet. Anywhere theres a GSM signal. A nice feature I thought. Especially for gadget freaks.The internal color screen is the best I've ever seen on a phone to this date. No kidding. Bright and vibrant. Some of my wallpapers seem to be 3-D.The phone is very thin and light. When opened it fits naturally to your face. Just the right size. Earpiece to ear, mouthpiece to mouth.Pro'sClear calls, great antenna.Good cameraWorld phoneCan store 1000+ phone numbersCan be used as a PC modemAwesome internal color screenBattery lifeBlutoothVery thin and lightVoice dialingMany customizable featuresConsNo expandable media slotNo video capability (Cingular) without hacking the phoneNo dedicated media buttons.All in all I'm thrilled with the phone. Next year Motorola is releasing a Razr V3x. 2 MP camera (external), video calls (with a seperate inner-hinge video cam, expandable media slot, List price @ $900. You should probably expect deals for $400 - $500 in the stores.",4
"Works with Cingular-blue/AT&T! Great phone!

I am a Cingular Blue customer, i.e. former AT&T; customer rolled into Cingular billing, but with my old AT&T; sim card.I bought this phone a couple weeks ago. The phone did not work out of the box with my AT&T; sim card, it kept booting to a screen that asked for a password. That was a bummer, as I really wanted to keep my great AT&T; calling plan. So, after a little research, I found a non-branded cell phone store (privately owned, not T-Mobile, Cingular, etc.) where they did instant unlocking for a very reasonable fee (around twenty bucks).That did it! After 5 minutes and pocket change, my phone was unlocked and worked with my AT&T; sim card. And, now I can put *any* sim card in the phone, not just Cingular/AT&T.; So, for example, any European or American pay-as-you-go sim will work. Very cool.As for the phone itself - I love it. I have been using cell phones since the early 90's, when minutes were measured in dollars, and this phone is the *best* phone I've had. Great size, great features, great reception. Bluetooth. Speakerphone. Highly customizable interface. MP3 ringtones. Compact. Huge, bright color screen inside, and nice color screen outside.One of the easiest to open foldable phones. For example, the seam between the two halves lets you slip a finger in to flip the phone open quite easily. I loved my old V60 years ago, but my main complaint about that was you *had* to use two hands to open it. When it was closed it was too smooth to flip open with one hand. The Razr allows one handed flip - very cool.Don't worry about the battery life warnings. My phone easily goes a couple days with regular use, and many days with just a little use. I mean, I suppose charging once every two weeks would be fun, but practically speaking just plugging it in every couple days without thinking about it works fine for me.My only real complaint is there is no headphone jack! The *only* port is a little mini-USB type B port, which is for charging, data transfer, and headphone plug. But no standard 2.5 mm plug. Of course, it has bluetooth, so any bluetooth headset will work. In fact, I use the Jabra 250v and love it. It works really well. But sometimes I like the simplicity of a *wired* headset, without having to worry about batteries, and that's the only area where the Razr stumbles. I have yet to find any way to adapt a standard 2.5 mm plug to the mini USB plug on the phone. And the only headset available with a mini USB plug built in is Motorola's, and they only offer one, which is the little dangley earpiece kind with a dongle on the wire for the mic. I really don't like those.CONCLUSION: Love the phone. Love the features. Love the reception. Would like a headphone plug.",3
"Good looking on the outside but not so good on the inside.

The phone looks good and has a great design. Here are the negatives. It falls short on features that other cheaper phones has to offer. Navigating the software is slow. I don't understand why a company like Motorola didn't include numbering the selection features so navigating is faster and easier. You always have to scroll for the selection features you want. This is very annoying. The Razor has a big screen, but all the feature selections text is small. Only when you dial a phone number is the text easy to read. The wallpaper is in both the exterior and the interior. You can't have two separate wallpaper. The wallpaper is tinted when you make feature selections in the background making it very hard to view the text. This is the most annoying. Only when you select no wallpaper on both the exterior and the interior can you view the text and the external clock better. The camera phone could be better. My other cheaper phone took better pictures. And when you are talking on the phone and you need to give someone a phone number from your cell phone book, you can't.Here are the positives: The ring tones are loud and not distorted. The speaker phone sounds good. The calendar works great. You can reorder the feature selections. I like the key pad. The alarm clock feature is excellent as you can set more than one with different ring tones. The alarm and calendar also work when you turn off the phone. I discovered this one afternoon at a movie theatre. I tuned off my cell phone out of respect for my fellow movies goers and, RING! RING! RING! The alarm came on right in the middle of the movie.Despite its short comings, I'll live with it until a better phone comes along.",2
"Great phone

I was skeptical of buying the RAZR because of the reviews here. I bought it anyway, and I am very satisfied so far. It's thin and doesn't have an antenna sticking up which makes it perfect for people who keep their phone in their front pocket. It's also a good phone for people with big hands. It's actually pretty wide and when folded open it's long enough that you're taking into the receiver instead of talking into the air.The phone feels very sturdy. The outside is aluminum and the keypad is copper. One guy said it was not metal, which is a lie. It does have some plastic, but most of the outer surfaces are metal (obviously there is plastic covering the screen). Some people said Cingular wouldn't replace the phone and wouldn't give people the insurance option with this phone, which isn't true.One reviewer says you can't go from ""Loud"" to ""Vibrate"" without making a lot of noise. This is not true. The volume rocker on the left is a shortcut to change sound profiles, and will demonstrate the ring volume when you hit it, but you can just change the profile through the menu instead.A few reviewers ranted about the camera. I'm actually pretty impressed with how well it adjusts to various lighting conditions. Why complain about a 640x480 camera when the screen is 176x220? Even if it was a 5MP camera it would still be a phone without good optics or a flash, so why bother? Get a real camera if you want good pictures.Some reviewers complained about reception. I have good coverage in my area and the RAZR is slightly better than my last Nokia. Voices sound a little more natural and I have 5 bars of signal at least as often.Some people complained about call volume. If you have hearing problems this could be a legitimate complaint since the max volume seems pretty regular to me. It's loud enough for me to hear with the window down in my car, though, and you can always switch to speakerphone. The speakerphone can get extremely loud.One guy complained that it wouldn't charge via USB. The phone comes with a piece of paper that specifically says that if you run the battery down completely it can't recharge via USB.One guy complained that it takes forever to scroll through contacts. The address book fits 7 contacts on the screen at a time, and when you scroll past the bottom it does get slow (it only scrolls 2 lines per second), but you can go directly to any letter with the keypad, and you can make all kinds of caller groups, so if you're manually scrolling through pages and pages of contacts you're too lazy to figure out the phone.",4
"A road-weary user gives his 2 cents worth

I've had my RAZR V3 phone for nearly a year now, and during that time I've seen prices fall through the floor and exclusivity of this phone erode to almost nothing. But what is left is a pretty darn good phone: good looking, functional, durable. And at current prices, it's a steal.Long after its release, the RAZR V3 is still the best looking phone on the market, without a doubt. For a while, cellular phone makers were racing to see which company could produce the smallest handset and I wondered more than once whether I would one day end up holding a thimble-sized phone up to me ear and then maybe losing it through a small hole in my jeans' pocket. But Motorola took the miniaturized component technology other companies used to make the same phones on increasingly smaller scales and they used to it make something that feels good in the hand, slips easily into a shirt pocket, and is great to look at.I'm not a technical expert, so you'd be better off looking at other reviews for the highly technical aspects of this phone. But if you want the views of a guy who is pretty tough on his phone and who has an appreciation for aesthetics and utility, then read on.Some pros and cons of the phone:Good:* The design speaks for itself, but there is more to it than meets the eye at first. The keyboard intuitively knows when it should light up to help you dial or write a text message, and its laser-cut design strikes the right balance between being as slim as possible while also offering tactile feedback. The quality of the screen is very good, except in bright light.* The quality of the connection is great. I've rarely had any dropped calls and I never experience any static. I live in a 16th century building with stone and marble walls more than four-feet thick, and yet the signal strength good enough that I can use the phone inside the apartment most of the time -- at least on par with friends who visit with their bulkier phones.* The Bluetooth signal connects without much trouble. I can connect to my computer without even trying (giving me slowish and fairly expensive Internet access on the road -- not enough to make me surrender my Wi-Fi area, but good enough to help out in a bind). I don't use an earpiece much (it makes me feel like a crazy man having animated conversations with an invisible friend), but when I do use it it works seamlessly.* Durability is surprisingly good for such a stylish and thin phone. I travel A LOT (I flew nearly 100,000 miles over the last year -- I just calculated my poor phone has been to 14 countries) and I put this phone through the battles, and with one speaker problem Motorola quickly fixed under guarantee, this has held up admirably.* It's got a good amount of memory. Store phone numbers to the phone rather than to the SIM (you can store important numbers to both, as a backup) and you will have what seems like a limitless number of phone numbers at your disposal. And with contacts stored to the phone, more than one number can be kept in a single file.* Switching between bands while traveling between the U.S., Europe, The Middle East, Oceana, and Asia happens automatically, unlike older Motorola phones that required you to make the switch manually. It also locates the cellular service provider with the strongest signal automatically, though it's easy to list a preference in any market if that provider offers better roaming rates.Bad:* Some kind of filter to make the screen clearer in bright light would have been an easy and welcome addition.* The battery life isn't great, especially if you use the phone a lot. I have two batteries and I keep both charged up so I can switch while traveling. That gives me a full 24 hours of intense use. I dealer I spoke to in Paris told me that better Li-Polymer batteries to fit the RAZR V3 are on the way, but that was several months ago and I haven't seen them yet. That would be a nice upgrade from the retro Li-Ion batteries the phone uses.* I've been a Motorola user for about eight years (a period in which I've had five phones that I can recall), so the menu is no mystery to me. But I've heard from enough friends familiar with various platforms that the Motorola's menu is weak, and they can back up their claims. I'd like to see Motorola upgrade its menu as dramatically as it has phone design.Summary:* The RAZR V3 is an unexpected design triumph from a company that was on the verge of becoming an also-ran in the handset wars. With one bold and skilled move, the company is a major player again. Rivals have had plenty of time to respond to Motorola's RAZR V3 salvo in the cellular phone design wars and up until now they're about as successful as those emulating the iPod -- another design triumph that inspired a parade of soulless copies from the competition. My advice: get the real thing.",3
"Public Service Announcement - Differences between Black and Silver RAZR

In case you were wondering, the ONLY differences between the black and silver RAZRs are:1. The Color2. The Price Tag (at some stores)There are NO new features in the black RAZR. It has all the same specs (and bugs) as the silver model.In choosing a RAZR you should consider which color you like best, and whether or not you're willing to pay the price premium some stores are charging on the black one.You should also read the reviews for the silver model, since both phones are the same inside.A couple of other notes:-The keyboard on the black RAZR is silver. Some people do not like this.-The RAZR (probably the silver one only) is rumored to be coming to another US carrier very soon (Hint: starts with ""T"", ends with ""obile"")-There will be a lot of new sharp looking phones with features superior to the RAZR coming out this fall.",3
"Excellent Phone, but not perfect

I've had this phone for a little over 4 months now, dropped it twice and am still happy with it. The good, the bad, the ugly:- Common sense will allow you to navigate menus and use every inch of the phone. Like anything else, if you lack common sense, it may be a learning curve for you to figure out.- Durability: I dropped it twice (albeit, while in the leather case). No cracks. That's the benefit of aluminum. It landed on the hinge corner, scraping it, and exposing metal after taking the paint off. It's not rounded and has a shiny tidbit, but it didn't crack! And the paint is so well done, it doesn't chip or peel or flake around the area.-Signal: I had a Siemens and Ericson phone prior to this one. I now get signal where I couldn't even think about it. Even if it's two bars...I'd get nothing with my other phones. Excellent pickup on this one.-On top of all that, the clarity is perfect, the ringtones are perfect (I have the back in black mp3...sounds great). I don't use the camera, so that's something I won't comment on. As a phone as a package, it does everything as advertised and then some.Cons:I have oily skin and doesn't help on top of anyone with ""normal"" skin, but this requires the thing to be cleaned often. Even oils from fingers will transfer to the screen when closed. No worries, though. Take care of your things and they'll take care of you.Bluetooth: Bluetooth works so amazingly well, I've convinced 4 others to buy phones with bluetooth with their next phone. I have the Jabra 250 and the clarity is amazing. If you had problems with a wired earpiece before, or never used them since they sucked...this will blow your mind. However, my problem with the Razr is the ringtone. Once bluetooth is connected, you cannot change the ringtone. It is a set default ring. I was dissapointed by that one. Also, with the bluetooth connected, you cannot listen to other ringtones. It almost shuts down all audio on the phone, unless you are using the headset. I wish there was a quick disconnect on the phone without having to go through menus either. There's been many a time that I left my headset on in the other room, but have my phone with me, it rings, I answer but can't hear or say anything, because everythign is being pumped to the earpiece in the other room. :) Common sense, right? BTW: yes, it works two rooms apart.Lastly, digit dial. I know it wasn't advertised and I shouldn't expect it. My old Sprint PCS phone did it though. Digit dial: you speak the digit (one-two-three) and it will dial 1, 2, 3. So if you don't have a phone number associated with a name, you just speak the phone number and it will dial it. This phone doesn't have it. It does however allow you to program the address book with voice, so all you have to do is hit the button on the headset, say the name, and it dials.But, that's my quick take on it. Hope it helps.",3
"Morons?

***NEW INFO***I certainly don't expect the average phone user to go through all this, but for the ""geeks"" out there, the RAZR is one of the most heavily ""modified"" (meaning hacked) phones out there.Hacked in the good way. I've only had it a week but I've discovered (and succesfully been able to) how to:Increase the speaker volume past the ""max"". You can actually make it so loud it might break the speaker!Enable the video camera. That's right, this phone can shoot video. It isn't spectacular quality or anything, but it's a lot better than none.Put on amazing graphic skins that will make everyone green with envy.Boost reception significantly.Change the cingular logo in the outer screen to anything you want.Change the startup and shut down (helomoto) animations to anything you want.Install a zillion free java games and apps. You never need pay for one again.Make contacts searchable by more than one letter.Remove as much of the stock junk (pics, videos) that comes withthe phone, DRAMATICALLY increasing memory.Oh yeah, you can now get a battery with TWICE the capacity as the stock unit.And about 50 other things I can't even remember. All you need is to have the phone unlocked (about $25 at your local 'hole in the wall' cellular shop) a usb cable and a little time to learn how.Several of my friends have the stock RAZR which everyone else thought was cool enough. But now mine is the one to beat. Lol.For the interested, just start a google search and follow the links.***END NEW INFO***I just got this phone a couple of days ago after switching from cricket. Cricket was ok at first, it was cheap no contract etc. But for some reason, suddenly reception at my house (and I work from home with my cell as my only line) went from good to horrible. Cricket was 3 or 4 bars in my house when I got it, but the last month I have been lucky to get 1.So, I decided to switch plans. After some review it looked like cingular was the best option in terms of features. I signed up and got the razr for $100.You people complaining of easily understood features must be morons. Like this Mensa student:****************On the bottom right corner of the main screen you have AIM (AOL Instant messenger), I dont use AIM and i dont need it there. It doesnt make any sense, not everybody who buys this phone use AIM. It should have been more like a Address Book or something. If you want to store more than 1 phone number for the same person(e.g. home, mobile) it shows up as 1 entry for each in the address book making the phone list complicated.***************Uh yeah, the AIM button is a HOTKEY!! YOU CAN EASILY CHANGE IT TO ANYTHING!!Also, try opening the manual and read all about how to make multiple address book entries for the same person sort by PRIMARY CONTACT (thus displaying only one per person). I mean, seriously...As to the phone itself and service....Well after cricket everything seems hyper cool. I can now get email on the go, go on the web if needed (unlikely) and so forth.The cingular + razr reception and clarity seems very good to me, but I do live in a major market city. Time will tell how it is when I travel to smaller areas. However, cricket only worked in my home area anyway (one of the reasons it was so cheap).Maybe it's just my ears but my old phone and many others I have used alwyas sounded like a tin can. I often had a hard time hearing people until I plugged in a headset who's speaker had more of a low end. The razr sounds really good as is which is a plus.I would have liked the option for a standard 2.5mm wired headset, since the proprietary one motorola makes is one of those sucky, fall out of your ear kind with mike on the wire. Guess I'll get a bluetooth.So to sum up:Slick phoneNice screenSounds GoodGood receptionSome people are too stupid for modern technology",3
"A very good cell phone, but...

This is a very good cell phone and Amazon.com gives the best deal. But, you can't transfer your old phone number from different provider to Cingular through Amazon.com. If you transfer your old phone number, you won't get your mail-in rebate. Please read amazon.com mail-in rebate rules carefully!!!You can read about how to transfer your number through this link : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/508597/102-6686881-6992121",4
"DOES WHAT A PHONE IS SUPPOSED TO DO

Geez, all this angst about what the razr does and doesn't do. I've owned several phones and this one excels in most of the ""real world"" applications, such as: 1. I hardly ever get a dropped call, 2. It is thin enough to rest in my front pants pocket without feeling like I've got a hummer in there. 3. The body is tough and seems like it will last a good long time. 4. no antenna sticking out, need I say more? 5. I can see the screen-all the time. 6. menu is easy to navigate. 7. The camera works great in a pinch. If I wanted to take ""real"" pictures, I would have a ""real"" camera with me. So, all in all, it does what it should without any major annoyances. Could they improve it? Yep, and they will, but for now, I'm happy to have a small, light, easy to use phone that does most things pretty well.",3
"Nothing against the phone, but Cingular sucks big!

Cingular used to have tolerable customer service, but I don't what it is, ever since the ATT merger, their CS had gone way down hill. Recent problems include: double charging my credit card; impossibly long waitng time when trying to talk to a CS live person; when actually able to get a hold of one of them, he/she sounded rude, cold, and like they don't care they just want to get your off the phone line as quickly as them can. Definitely not recommended Cingular until their services improve drastically.",0
"A great. cellphone!

This is the very lastest in technology that money can buy, it' got everything.From a camera to organizing all your dates and events, this phone is great for those on the go people, with not very much time, but lots of things to do.There was one thing i did'nt like about this phone though.It's a flip phone, which normaly is quite stylish, but when you open this one out it's really big, really thing, but really long, making it look sometimes old fasioned to me.Other than that this is a great product.A cool querky desing makes it ultra desirable to the professional end of the market.Overall, i really enjoyed this phone.Well built, well desinged, and most of all, stylish.Really, it's quite something.Sam Worrall rating:4 stars.Motorals best product in a long time.",3
"sweet

this is the best phone ever i got one the other day and the bluetooth is really awsome i really recommend this phone.",4
"Didn't meet expectations

I bought the razr thinking that it was one of the best products on the market, and am disappointed in its performance. Things to consider if you are thinking about buying it:1) volume is very low. it's fine for normal situations, but if you are in a semi-noisy environment, the highest volume is still difficult to hear2) placement of buttons on the phone - volume control is on the opposite side of other buttons. when holding the phone and trying to adjust, your thumb hits the other buttons so you have to hold the phone in an awkward position to only adjust what you want to adjust!3) backlighting dims to save energy - this is great, but its difficult to see things (numbers, incoming calls, etc) when you are on a call and the lighting has gone off.the phone is indeed sleek and compact, but i think these are only marginal improvements over other models and don't compensate for the design problems above.",1
"Overrated and horrible!

When the razr first came out a few years ago, I was among the first to get one. I was easily drawn in by its sleek and stylish look. However, this phone was extremely below the standards of what I expected.First off, the buttons are horrible. It takes longer than it takes me on other phones to send a text message. Second, the battery life is ridiculously bad. I would talk on this phone for 1 - 1 1/2 hours and I wouldn't have any battery left. As opposed to my Nokia, where I can talk for a good 4-5 hours without any problems. Also, the reception is really bad. I'd always have people complaining about how they couldn't hear me or that they were hearing static, even though the phone showed I had reception. Most of all, the phone is flimsy and cheaply built. AND, when you take pictures with the camera and then go back to look at the picture, it comes out blurred at times.Something else that annoyed me: when I was on a phone call and the call waiting came on, I'd click over to talk to the person who was calling. But when I would click back to talk to the first person I was talking to, the phone would hang out. NOT COOL, especially if you're on an important phone call. The list of what I don't like about this phone is endless but to sit here and wrack my brain and try to think of what else I hate about this phone would just be too time-consuming.I would NOT recommend this phone. I am seriously not impressed with this flimsy piece of junk. Save your money and save yourself the heartache, and invest your time in another phone.",0
"Not good -- poor volume and reception

If you need to hear your calls or want decent reception (at least in Downtown NYC), I would pass on this phone. Sure it looks swell, but even at the highest volume position, callers are barely audible above common street noises. I can't fathom why Motorola hasn't fixed this serious design flaw.I've also found that reception on this phone is much worse than on my older, less fancy Motorola. Callers immediately noticed the poor reception when I ""upgraded"" phones, even though I didn't preface the conversation by telling them I was using a new phone.Appearance matters, but not when the basics aren't met.",1
"Trouble with Battery?

Just got the RAZR 3- phone is great. However, am having a lot of trouble with battery life- it is dying very quickly. Manual says needs a few full charge/discharge cycles. I think i'm up to 4x. Anybody else with this problem?",1
"Worth the cost

its sleek, smart, and a good fone. Camera is below average but then i bought this fone to use it as a fone, so it doesn't matter.This fone is worth its cost.",3
"bad phone and worse service

the phone is bad...the battery life terrible...barely 24 hrs...and worst is that when is i went to the cingular store to get things rectified..not only were the sales rep(from whom we got the ph) rude and impolite but also gave us a hard time.we cancelled the service and returned the phone...so good luck...if u are planning on going with cingular.ps cingular has the WORST customer service i ve come across.they just wont listen to u...",1
"Worst phone and service ever!

This phone sucks bigtime. First of all the usage is complicated. Its not user friendly. It shows a very good signal on the phone but the voice breaks up most of the time. Sometimes it disconnects just like that even if the reception is full!!. On the bottom right corner of the main screen you have AIM (AOL Instant messenger), I dont use AIM and i dont need it there. It doesnt make any sense, not everybody who buys this phone use AIM. It should have been more like a Address Book or something. If you want to store more than 1 phone number for the same person(e.g. home, mobile) it shows up as 1 entry for each in the address book making the phone list complicated. Dont buy this phone or you will have to repent.",0
"worst phone I have ever owned

I hate this phone...I was drawn to it by it's appearance and size but what a horrible dissapointment. I had to get motorola mobile tools and 'hack' the volume so I could hear it - the loudest default setting is just too low. The display is impossible to see outside in bright light, I detest it that it has such a poor means of displaying missed calls, if the same caller has attempted to reach you multiple times, it displays the last call time only. I just returned this phone for a replacement because of dust under the display screen, I was told that it is a 'known' issue, but that my replacement phones warranty will expire this month at the same time as the original that I purchased.",0
"Good features, but fragile phone

I like the features of this phone. It has bluetooth, camera, yahoo IM, web browser, etc. The picture quality of the camera is below average, however. I would say it would be equal to what was average quality maybe 7 or 8 years ago. Not good. The pictures are dark and you cannot focus on the subject very well. The bluetooth works well so far as does the web features. It is slow to access the web though. Small picture files take about 30 seconds to send.The phone is very thin when opened hence the name RAZR. The black one that I have (I am sure they are all like this) is made of thin plastic and breaks very easily. If you drop this phone, and you will, it will probably break. Make sure that you get insurance on this phone when you buy it. In comparison, I had a Nokia and another Motorola in 2005 and probably dropped them a total of 50 times and neither ever broke. Also, the hinge seems flimsy, so it could break during heavy use. Be careful.[Note: There is a $50 deductible for insurance claims. ]I have Cingular and the service is good. I did break the top portion of my phone already. I did get the insurance, so it is supposed to be covered. The reception is OK in MD. Not great. I cannot get reception near mountains very good. That may be expected. I like the phone, but think it is very fragile. I would not recommend this phone unless you like the style and need bluetooth. Other phones are more rugged. The Nokia my wife got is a much better phone, but does not have the bluetooth option. I wanted that, so that's why I bought this phone. Check out other bluetooth enabled phones before making this purchase.The bluetooth syncs well with my Mac Mini and I can share files and pictures between the phone and computer. This should work equally well with other bluetooth devices and PCs. The pictures that I brought into iPhoto from the phone could not be easily touched up and almost always overexposed.Overall, great styling, good features, OK reception, but fragile and will break unless you are very very careful.",2
"No quality control

I took the SIM out of my RAZR and put it in a Nokia 6201i which works fine. I did this becuase:1. Earpiece volume on RAZR was so bad phone was useless2. Nearest repair site was 167 miles south of Silicon Valley purchase site3. The Motorola support web site indicated that the phone was in warranty but when I tried to complete an online service request the web software edited my zip code as invalid( and continued to do so over a three week period after I reported it to their phone support staff and is still doing it) Without valid zip form will not process)4. Phone support for my problem has been useless-the phone will rot in its box, life is to short!",0
"My first Motorola

I was a Siemens user the last 5 years. I loved the customization options and I always liked hacking my phone. I was very reluctant before byuing this phone but I said to myself ""what the heck even if I don't like the software I'll have a great looking phone!""I was so wrong!After receiving it I started looking at its features. The camera is OK for a phone (I was never thrilled about cameras on phones). The phonebook good and the calendar also. It has a good earpiece and a loud speaker. The signal also is very good butI guess you can see lots of reviews verifying that.I really fell in love with the phone though when I connected it to my computer and started looking around in the web... I was amazed by the amount of hacking you can do with this phone! For all those of you who like playing with settings and stuff it is a must! (as any Motorola I assume)I would give it 5 stars but just as a tribute to my older Siemens phones I don't... Maybe for my next Motorola ;)",3
"cingular no honor

the phone is only ok-gets smuggy easily. Cingular charged twice the price on my first months bill and said that because I brought it from a third party that there was nothing they could do. The activation fee is 36.00 not 18.00 as listed. And they start charging you time from when you order and not from when you get the phone. They say it is so you can start to use your phone time minutes(before you get the phone?) Cingular is on the bottom of customer service in Consumer Reports and now I know why.",0
"Dont buy from Amazon

dont buy from amazon if you plan on trasferring some other phone number to this new phone and service. Mail-in-rebate is voided. It is so weired. They make money anyway.",0
"Love this Phone!!

Dont listen to these other people! They say that the battery lasts for a day and a half. Who cares! If you can spend $10 on an extra battery, then do it. I did i and i love it. This phone is the best one ever made!!Thanks for looking!",4
"Great Phone, bluetooth tip!

I think just about every pat of this phone has already been written about. This is a great phone with a pretty intuitive interface (though, that doesn't go for the Verizon version from what I've seen). The one downside is that call volume could stand to be louder, especially if one is in a crowded area. A bluetooth headset effectively eliminates this problem.Speaking of bluetooth, I was supremely impressed by how open Cingular left the bluetooth options (again, the Verizon interface differs in this respect). You're able to transfer any wallpaper, ringtones, and videos on and off with ease.The only hurdle is pairing the phone for the first time. The trick is to initiate pairing on the PC while the bluetooth connection is active. For example, send a file from the phone to your PC (using the ""copy"" function while a file is selected) and quickly initiate pairing from your PC. You only have to go through this once, after that everything is a breeze. Hope that helps anyone who was as stuck as I was. EDIT: I just realized that this works best with the Broadcom/HP Bluetooth stacks I use on my laptop, if I figure it out for the MS default stacks, I'll post on it.",3
"volume issues?!

i just purchased this phone and service plan. i am moving from verizon, which is non-competitively expensive. this phone out performs my verizon phone in every category, including volume. additionally, is is SUBSTANTIALLY LOUDER than any phone i have owned. and, it's a phone i can carry without having to tighten my belt three notches to prevent cuff drag.",4
"Black Razr is the BOMB!!!

Just picked it up but already love it. Simple to use, fits in my pocket, large display screen + reception is GREAT. I had a Motorola V22 and traded up for a small fee. Well worth it, BUY THIS PHONE!!!!!",4
"Great Phone, Great Look, Great $40 Price!!!

I think this is a good phone. I owned a Moto V551 and this is almost the sameexcept it lacks as much memory. This phone has some good skins, themes, features,and a huge screen. It's camera is great considering it's only a VGA. I owned aSony Ericsson T616 and that camera stunk, I'd take this one over my old Sony.It could use more memory but overall it's a pretty good phone, especially whenyou can get one for only $40. If you're interested email me at Gibsoncat320@aol.com,I'd be happy to help you out. There are better phones out there but this wasn'tmeant to be a ""Top of the Line"" phone. It's an awesome looking all metal phone,get one if you really want one!!!",3
"I miss it.

I bought this phone ofr my in-laws a few months ago and it works great. Unfortunately, I don't get to see their phone very often. Unless there is something better, this will be my next phone.",4
"Awesome....not much more i can say

This phone is awesome.... just everything about it. It probably has the best picture quality in a cell phone ive ever seen.",4
"Sleek and sexy

Finally, Got my new phone. Love it love it. slightly wider than expected but it's really razor thin. Never a fan of motorola phones until know. Highly recommend this and the new PEBL?",4
"Awesome phone... but had some disappointments.

I loved the phone ever since my dad bought it for me over the summer. I read the manual 2 times but i could never find out how to record video on it. Help Please!!",3
"Problems with Motorola Razr Black

If you read some of the reviews in this forum with *5 ratings then those all things are true. But I found few problems with this phone. I bought this phone 2 weeks back from Amazon.com with 2yr contract.I am getting very less volume when I am speaking to others over the phone. As I am hearing less volume, I am speaking on a high pitch. This is really irritating me. I donno did someone noticed this problem or not...When I open the phone and keep on my ears then I am hearing some continous distortion. To verify this problem, I went to shopping mall and I took the cingular wireless sales representatives phone and I heard more noise then on my phone. Strange part is.... I can hear this only on certain angle.... position of the phone on my ears.Please help me if this is the common problem with this phone.",1
"1 word, 1 Star: Horrible

One of my friends owns this phone and I tried using it. I think it's an overall horrid design. The phone itself only has a few settings and is the most ugliest thing I've ever seen. It's hard to navigate and even worse to use.Just because it's `thin' is no reason to get it, because instead of being `chunky' like other phones it's a lot wider to make up for the `thinness'.Don't go near this phone. You'll thank me for it in the end.",0
"Great phone, great color, right price, but one caveat

I personally think the Black Edition RAZR phone looks really cool, better than the regular silver version. The phone is otherwise identical to its silver twin... but, really, it just looks so cool -- and you'll differentiate yourself from The Crowd.The phone is very capable and packed with features. Unlike some high-end Moto phones from a year or two back, this one works very well and has a decent interface. Everyone I know who has this phone simply loves it.[...]",4
"Poorly contstruct hinge

The back breaks easily and the wires are in the backand this causes the phone not to workeven if it slips off the chair the hinge can breakand they say it is user abuseI cannot believe thisand they want 100 dollars to fix it or moreBEWARE! Not for kid use and not teenager friendlyso do not waste your money!",0
"Need your help

I don't know speak english, i live in Venezuela, i lke know if this phone is compatible with technolgy GSM (Digitel TIM) can i use this phome in venezuela? thanks fo your help and sorry gramaticals error",4
"How could you live without it?

Works faster if you have an EDGE phone for going online.",3
"Made my antique cell work go again

Was told by the folks trying to sell me a new phone that there was no battery left on the market for my old cell phone. All I need is 2-way communication...not a fancy picture taking baby changing cell phone. Got the BL-6C battery and I am good to go. Had it now for nearly a year and everything works perfectly.",4
"Long Lasting Battery for my Cell Phone

I have a NOKIA N-70 and this is a larger size Battery so it last longer. This has really work out Great for me. Please do not tell anyone Keep it a Secret!Hollywood Dan",4
"Works but is mislabled

This adapter doesn't work for the LG VX5200 although the amazon review says it does. Although the part I ordered arrived, the part is not compatible for that phone. If that is your phone, the part you are looking for is part #356808. For the real guide to the adapters you are looking for check the company's website (not sure if I'm allowed to list it, so I won't)",4
"Like it, great prices on Amazon

Love this product, I bought it for my mother who doesnt have cell service at her house. We put an antennae on the steel roof that was meant for a car and run the cord inside. We can buy these adapters fairly cheaply when she needs to buy a new phone, however, there are no new verizon phones that have an antennae port anymore.",3
"359909 Wilson Ant adapter

This adapter does not fit on the sprint HTC TOUCH as stated on the wilson Web site",0
"Very happy with the product

I am very pleased with this charger, I use it to charge my HTC pocket pc cell phone, and also for my girlfriends Motorola Razor, it is very compact and easy to carry, fits in a pocket comfortably. I'm going to order another one for my friend.",3
"Nice Look, but Not So Good for Holding a Charge.

I learned a very valuable lesson when I bought this portable charger. Never buy something just because of the Name. Up until this point, I trusted the Motorola name. I purchased this thing hoping that I could rely on the ability to charge my phone when or if I needed to while on the go. When I received the thing, it would not completely charge. I had it plugged in for about 30 hours, and the light kept flashing ""charging,"" and never changing. I returned it for a replacement. I didn't have any problems getting a ""new"" one in its place, but it wasn't all that either. The initial charge was about 8 hours; normal I guess. Even after a ""full charge"" it would not completely charge anything. The charger went dead quickly. I would not recommend this product to anyone, except maybe a recycling company.",1
"GREAT little product!!

Convenient way to keep your phone charged on the go without having to bring a bulky charger with you. Quick and easy to use, I highly recommend this for people on the go!",4
"BLACKBERRY BATTERY BACKUP

I have not used this product yet, but it looks like just the thing for recharging or backing up your Blackberry battery when a plug in charger is not available. I intend to use this when traveling on airplanes so my Blackberry will not run down. Don't forget this is a mini-USB plug and my Blackberry required a micro-mini-USB plug. I bought a conversion adapter for less than $5.00.",3
"Thank God for this case!

I was having a really tough time finding a case to fit my i580, and just a bit of advice, DO NOT go through Nextel and pay $29.99 or more for any of their cases that claim they fit the i580! I ordered 3 before I realized they do not fit because number 1, the i580 is too thick for these cases, and number 2, they do not have the right openings for the i580's buttons so when you finally fit the damn phone in the case it turns the volume up or down or turns the speaker on or off over and over! I'm so glad I found this case! It is made perfectly for the phone, has openings in all the right places, and best of all matches the rugged tough style and color of the i580 with it's grey with light grey details. I love the fact you can detach it simple buy unhooking the snap at the top for easy cleaning removal. The price is certainly right after spending over $100 for garbage with Nextel! You will LOVE this case!",4
"Cellet Stingray Case

This product works very well with the Nextel i580. The design is great and is not bulky. Also, the plastic (on the inside) does not stick together when opening the flip phone -- a problem with other protective cases. Would like to find replacement clips just in case of breakage or loss.",4
"Big Clip

The clip with this cover is very bulky causing it to stick out too far. Also, clip is made of what seems to be a really cheap plastic and would easily break off.",1
"cell phone cover

product was well protected, delivered on time and is well worth the money to protect your phone.This cover is always good to have if you drop your phone and the price is outstanding.",4
"excellent product

I am very pleased with my new Cellet Stingray cover for my Nokia 6030 cell phone. I looked at several different stores, including the cellular store where I live plus at least two large stores in a metro area, and could not find a protective cover made exclusively for my telephone. I finally found it on Amazon.com -- the first time I ordered it the store didn't have it in stock, but when I ordered a second time (this time from Accessory Export) I received the item I wanted in a timely manner.",4
"Great!

This is a high quality and very attractive case. Fits my phone perfectly and you can't beat the price!",4
"To Much of a headache!

I will get right to the point...My phone constantly calls people in my contact list daily (without my knowledge). The keypad freezes for hours at a time and I cannot use the phone at all! The screen goes crazy and just automatically scrolls out of control. I have had this phone for 8 months and had to replace it twice already! It really wears on your patience. You can adjust the touch sensitivity, but it doesn't help. I have had it! Most of the time I can't even use the damn thing! UGH!!!",0
"Hershey, eat your heart out!

Ive owned this phone since Memorial Day. I tryed the display model first before buying and thought the touch sensitive buttons were very annoying. But i adjusted the sensitivity of the buttons in the Settings & Tools menu, in the Touch Keypad option, then hitting Sensor Level, and picking from: Low ...Medium...High...and Super. I have it on HIGH, and now it doesnt bother me, and ive learned how to use the buttons.The battery life on this phone runs out after about 3 hours or so of use, tops, when your talking or using the camera function, for either taking Pix or Flix (videos) In my experience, it doesnt last as long as id like. You might want to upgrade the battery, so it lasts longer.And never charge the phone will talking on it. I heard that the best way to charge the phone is to when it has either one or no bars, shut the down, then charge it. And be carefull not to overcharge it, becouse that messes up the battery...so theres an option where you can have the phone make a sound when it has completed charging. Which you can find hitting OK for the menu , then under Settings & Tools...then Sound Settings...then hitting Service Alerts...finally hitting the Charge Complete option, either picking On or Off.The camera this phone has is nice. It takes pretty high resolution looking photos, for a phone. Its pretty cool cuz you can choose between various resolutions: 1280x960...640x480...320x240...176x144...160x120.Which is pretty awesome.And taking videos is conveniant. You can adjust the time limit for the video, when youre in video mode and going into options and going into the time limit option and picking from either 15 seconds, or Available Memory, which time is only based on your phones own memory or a memory card, which you can choose between which you want your videos saved to by default. I thought that was cool.The spin-wheel looking thing on the front of the phone, is actually just a directional pad for taping UP, DOWN, LEFT or Right...and OK, in the center. (The latest LG Chocolate the chocolate 2.0, actually has a metal type of spin wheel that actually spins for easier scrolling)I didnt know if a slider-phone would feel comfortable while talking, but it feels normal. And it slides up and down easily, and feels like its sturdy and built well. And the ear speaker looks small, but is pretty clear and can be set to be pretty loud. It also has a SPEAKER PHONE, which is usefull. The micophone for talking into is sorta hidden and is tiny, but people can allways hear me loud and clear.A word i think used a lot to describe the design of this phone is ""MINIMALIST""...and i think less is definatly more becouse it looks awesome. It has that whole APPLE inspired look going on, which was no coincidense, im sure. It has this futuristic/retro look to it, and i think is pretty hot in WHITE. (the other colors like Strawberry pink and mint green, are sweet as well)I mainly bought this phone for fashion and for its music player capability. Which i finally figured out how to upload songs to it, where it actually works. ( Make sure your downloaded music IS NOT copy protected. If you use a media player like WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER, i believe version 9 and up, offer and option within the TOOLS option and under either the Copy Music or Burn Music tab...there youll see a copy/song protection box....MAKE SURE THATS LEFT UN-CHECKED, or your phone wont allow you to play the song files, even if youre using your own music library.)Speaking of the portable music player capability, the LG chocolate is my first mp3 player...ive never had one, and allways wanted an iPod, but i never could afford one, and my computer is too old and nothing ever meets system requirements. But with this phone i bought a CARD READER (A Sandisk brand Mobile card reader/writer called the ""MOBILE MATE SD+ "" which is compatiable with many different memory card types, including MICRO SD ,which is the memory card LG choclates use.)The music player side of this phone gets the job done, and you can catagorize by PLAY LIST, ARTIST , GENRE, SONG, etc. Some of the options for the music player includes SHUFFLE, Repeat , etc.The phone even has a button on the right side thats dedicated to accessing the MUSIC player,alone. (not to mention its own dedicated Camera button and END button for exits out of something or holding it down to shutdown the phone, or start it back up)The ear phones adapter it comes with only fits 2.5 jack head sets. but you can buy a pair of ear buds by LG that has another adapter, and also a 3.5 adapter, which has a button on it for answer incoming calls. This 3.5 jack is essential cuz youll want perhaps better headsets or ear buds (the package is sold sepretly for around 20 bucks, and is worth buying since you need earphones anyway...since the LG does not come with earphones.Until you get your earphones, the phone has a speaker which you can listen to your song files or whatever, with. The earphone adapter is a bit bulkly, but its not gigantic, just kinda ugly-ish, but it doesnt stand out that badly.I really appreciate the Portable Music Player side of this phone, its a neccessity for me since ive collected the entire discography of QUEEN, MetallicA and AFI, among many other albums. So this makes the LG Chocolate the biggest selling point for me, besides the fact that it looks hott. Hotter than the iPhone ,in my opinion, but thats just on the looks, period.The only weakness this phone has is the stock battery life (which is just ok) and the Touch sensitive buttons, that are about 80 to 90% dead-on accurate. becouse sometimes you usually find yourself pushing a button twice, or more. BUT it didnt take me long to get used to the touch screen buttons.This is the best fashion phone ive seen, and it works pretty good too.I recommend this phone for people who want to make a fashion statement,and who also want a decent music player, and do other multi media.I really like this phone, and it looks awesome. I love the white color.",3
"Hate this phone!

I bought this phone because it was new and cute. It was cool for the first few months I had it, now I constantly want to throw it against a wall. The touch buttons either freeze CONSTANTLY making it hard to navigate the phone or is ultra sensitive resulting in random calls to people on my contacts or most recent calls list. The phone also calls when it is in my bag or in my pants pocket.. even with the LOCK ON! The sensitivity of the phone will also cause scrolling through contacts or text messages difficult because if you press too hard, itll freak and wont stop scrolling. The camera on the phone is also very fuzzy.The only good thing about the phone is that I've dropped it accidently and non-accidently many times and it has managed to stay functional.",0
"Battery sucks

After a few months, my battery life dropped to 5-6 hours, a tech at Verizon told me I could purchase a ""heavy duty"" battery for a mere $50 or so. No thanks: would you buy a car if the dealer asked if you wanted to upgrade to a heavy duty battery?Also, the touchpad on my chocolate goes brain dead intermittently, hope the replacement is better. In summary, I DO NOT recommend the chocolate.",1
"Money-sucking device (but cute)

I almost returned this because it ""had"" no voice memo support. It does have Voice Memo, an undocumented feature that Verizon Support couldn't find either. Lucky for them I found a knowledgeable person in the store.The most annoying thing about this phone is the giant sucking sound of consume, consume, consume. Almost everything is a pay-extra feature. $30 for a music kit (and then spend hours online trying to make it work). A couple hundred more to buy a micro-SD card to hold more than 12 songs. Or buy each song from ""Get It Now"" and pay $2 each. It's easy to accidentally click on the ""connect to web"" and start racking up charges. Seems like everywhere you click in the menus, they are trying to suck more money out of you. Even your own items - like the small selection of generic ring tones, the photos you take, anything mailed to you - are stored under the ""Get It Now"" menu item. The constant exhortation to buy more (now!) is enough of a drumbeat in our culture without having my phone do it too.It does seem to have features you can use while on the phone, which is cool. Unfortunately it's easy to accidentally activate them with the gentle-touch buttons if you accidentally touch the phone to your face while listening. It was almost impossible to navigate a voice-prompt system (Verizon Support) because of that.You can get past the extra $$ and the headache of their Music Kit by buying your own Micro-SD (1 gig $40 at Fry's) and feeding in your own songs.Originally rated one star when I was returning it, I'd give it 3 stars now. It works and has the features I need, but they are buried in clunky menus and spottily documented.",0
"Chocolates not created equal.

I had my phone for two or three years now and love it. I have dropped it plenty of times, it is scratched but works great. It has also gotten wet a few times and phone has managed to survive. My husband has had horrible luck with his mint and later white chocolate, perhaps I just got lucky with mine.",3
"Hot Chocolate

I don't think people should buy advance devices or phones if you aren't planning on utilizing the features on the phone. It's like buying an Audi A8 but you walk everywhere???? I Dont get it??",4
"Ignore the other reviews

I bought these 2 weeks ago, and almost didn't because of the reviews here.It turns out that they are everything that I would want in headphones (for my Palm Treo 650): The ear buds rest comfortably in my ears; the quality of sound is very high; I can adjust the volume using the headphones (for those of you used to changing the volume on your treo, you will not believe how useful this is ... if you asked me before, I wouldn't have thought that this was much of a benefit .. it is); and, obviously, hands free calling - in stereo!Get these, you will not be disappointed (especially for the price).",4
"Does not work as expected!

This does not work well with Treo 600 at all. You have to keep a button pressed all the time to talk on your phone, what kind of hands-free is that!",0
"They work for me

They work for me as intended. I mainly use these for listening to MP3's. They also can be used for making phone calls. There is a button to allow the phone to hang up. Also there is a separate volume control, which makes it easy to control the volume as background noise changes.",3
"Dont buy these head phones !

I had these head phones/ear piece for under a month and they fell apart .",0
"cheap

I had them a couple of months and they fell apart. The earbuds also didn't fit well either, but that became a mute point after they stopped working.",0
"Nikon Coolpix 2500 minisync retractable charge cable

I received the minisync retractable charge cable, when I tried to use it, it would not fit my camera. I have a Nikon Coolpix 2500. According to the Ad, it is suppose to fit that camera. I returned it to the company, as yet No refund.",0
"Sound qualtiy

i had the previous nokia, the hs-11w. it was an excellent product. it was the only earpiece that i could hear with. i'm a railroad engr. i could hear all conversations on the engine. this upgrade, the hs-26w, has very poor hearing capability, the volume is too low. even with the volume turned all the way up, i can't hear normal conversation. very disappointed.",0
"Fit the phone great

The case is a precise fit for Treo 750. Once the case is on, the entire phone looks good.",4
"Scala BTA II universal bluetooth adapter

Item works great and is available CHEAP! Useful for the Cisco WIP310 wifi phone offered by FreedomVOICE Systems with the FreedomIQ service.",4
"with persistence, it works well!

I selected this product as an unobtrusive Bluetooth transmitter for my Polycom desk phone. There are times when the speakerphone are not appropriate and the wires from the headset get in the way. This device fits nicely on the side of the phone and plugs directly into the Clarity Polycom. At this point, I am using a Plantronics Voyager HD bluetooth headset, which synchronized quickly with the unit.I would have given this five stars except:1. The initial order did not include a power supply. The photocopied instructions mention charging the bluetooth unit prior to use...but with what? There is no mention of a required power supply for this battery operated adapter, so I was a bit of a loss. After contacting the seller, a power supply was sent at no charge. (Please update your description!).2. The initial bluetooth adapter didn't synch with any of the bluetooth devices. Another seller contact...and a replacement unit appeared the next business day. This replacement unit is the basis of my comments above.Net...communication from both the seller and buyer. Please annotate the description to mention the charger/power supply (either as a separate product or bundle it with the unit). From the buyer (me) to quickly get in touch with the seller. Am I doing something wrong or is there a defect in the product?",3
"Motorola RAZR V3 Black Phone

The model is good enough to talk and even to take pictures.But if you by any chance remove the battery cover you might have problem putting it back. i am serious.",2
"Very Good Phone and Service

I bought Motorola Razr a month ago. It has been very good so far and the cingular service has been very good as well.",4
"USB Data Cable

I've only used it a few times, but it works great on my V300 cell phone.",4
"A must have product at low price!

A very good product. For traveling people with GPRS Internet access. The charger is good when you are away of power.The MPT version is Ok but more value is for seem editing (for professional and expert users only).",3
"Never works

I receive this cable with a cd broken.After install the driver, I plug the cable following the instructions but never works.Very bad product.",0
"cords not up to standards

Every cord has broken right at the connection point. Very poor quality cords. I would not buy these again.",0
"Cutest thing ever...but don't lose it!

These are terribly cute and functional, but the ball chain that comes with it is not very secure. I had mine LESS THAN TWO DAYS before the ball chain snapped and I lost both my Tetran and my iPod headphones. I will be replacing both of them, but I won't be using the ball chain to attach it to my purse again.",2
"Cute but not practical

I purchased this to help keep my ear bud cords in check when I put them in my bag or car. It's a cute idea and would work great if you are just storing your earbuds on your desk. The spokes on the ball get caught on things in my handbag and computer case and tangles easily. The one good aspect of this ball is the ""mouth"" to put the earbuds in. It's a compact way to hold your earbuds without them unraveling.",2
"Fun stocking stuffer!

I liked the look of these little guys so much that I bought several, some for friends and one for myself. I really enjoy it, but I think you have to be someone who enjoys cuteness over function. My only disappointment was I thought their mouths would close tighter when not being squeezed open. When idle, the mouth is agape as it is in the picture, which means smaller earbuds aren't completely secured.",3
"Great Phone

This is an excellent phone, not only is it compact, but after a few minutes you can easily navigate through the menus. It also includes a camera which is great. I get reception almost everywhere. If you talk for a while it does get warm, however I've never experienced any other problems with it. Very good phone, I recommend it.",4
"favorite cell phone ever!

This is almost perfect. It gets great reception, even with the antennae down, in fact I have only used the antennae once. The calls are clear, I have no problem hearing anyone I talk to and they have no problem hearing me. I love the color display on the outside. Very nice and unlike my old audiovox, I can see what time it is anytime I look at it without having to wait for the Verizon logo to change back over to the time. Being able to take pictures gives you SO much more choices for phone backgrounds. Right now my background is a unicorn picture that I had saved on my computer. ^_^ Below are what I think are the phone's pros and cons since I find pros and cons to be so helpful when I am shopping online.PROS:--great reliable Verizon reception--great call quality (no distorted or dropped phone calls)--ringer is quite loud (both the preloaded AND the downloaded and I don't have it on the highest setting)--camera takes pretty good pictures if it's main purpose is to take small pictures to send to friends & others or set as a phone background--battery life is good (the battery display is a little misleading (it says it's lower than it really is) but rest assured that you're good to go until it starts blinking)--display screen is bright and colorful and clear and the verizon logo doesn't take up half the screen and cut off the tops of my pictures like on my old audiovox--the phone is very nice looking and conveniently small (bigger than my old audiovox but currently the smallest phone availible from VerizonCONS:--no speakerphone!!! i haven't missed this feature yet but some people might really rely on this.--some features take some playing around time or manual reading to figure out (like how to change the txt msg ringer or set the phone to vibrate) of course if you always read your manual before using something than this isn't a problem for you.--no stopwatch feature like on my old audiovox. (you may not care about this, I haven't missed this feature, but I did like having it.--you can't turn the shutter sound off on the phone. This doesn't bother me, but it may bother some. You can change it to something else. Mine chimes and I hardly even notice it, but I like that it makes a sound so I know that the picture took.--no preloaded games but what phone comes with preloaded games these days except maybe nokia--the 15 preloaded ringtones are not the best, but I hardly ever use those anyway and the ones I do use I actually like for the purpose they serve (like txt msg alert)--the vibrate feature on the phone is not very strong which I like but some people like an electric-like shock to hit them when their phone goes off*This is the fourth cell phone I owned and I love this one the best. I liked my audiovox but it wasn't as cute as this one is.",4
"Great Standard Phone

This phone may not come with all those special features that comes with the more expensive phones, but it comes with features that are enough before you indulge yourself with unneccessary extras. It has a two video clip capacity, I think each with a 10 second limit, up to 225+ photo capacity, color display, sleek design, and may I mention extremely durable. I dropped this phone four times on the floor and it has yet to get a scratch. Downloadable games (Great titles like Splinter Cell 3, Rainbow Six, and Call of Duty) for $6.99 each, and web service for 5.99 (I'm not sure if its monthly subscription). Its reception is clear and most of the time Im using it, many people cant tell Im using a cell phone when Im talking to them. T-Mobile's service was disappointing but Verizon totally met my standards. This is not a phone for the teenage celluar freak, but it will meet many people's needs who need a mobile phone with a little extra fun on the side.",4
"Old Faithful

This Samsung is the most reliable phone I've ever had. I've had it for two years, dropped it NUMEROUS times, and it is still going strong with only a few scratches. The battery life has declined during this period of time, but it still lasts about two days before charging. While it does not have as many features as the new phones that are out now, I am impressed with how many applications I use daily - alarm clock, scheduler, memo pad, etc. Reception is usually good too.In all honesty though, the camera is not terribly great. Pictures tend to have a weird color tint when you transfer them to your computer and are often blurry. I still enjoy the camera, if only for the fact that you can fiddle with the options (black and white, brightness, flash, etc.) to make pictures look decent. The video option is rather lame though, as the footage is choppy and you can't even transfer or send it to anything.Recently when I was on a shuttle, two girls, both with Razors, saw my phone and exclaimed that they used to have it as well. Both said they missed it and liked it better than their new phones. I am supposed to be getting a new phone too, but I know I will be keeping this one as a back up. If you are looking for a decent and relatively cheap phone, this is a good one.",4
"Sturdy & Reliable.

Almost 2 years ago, my fiance and I signed up for a 2-year contract with Verizon. We got a great deal for both phones. And two years later, both phones are in excellent condition with very few scratches and dents. This is a great phone for someone who would still like the option to take pictures and short videos but does not use it heavily. I have 38 pictures saved on my phone right now and sending picture messages is extremely easy and relatively quick with this phone.Pros:- Sturdy: It's not as thin or flimsy as some of the newer ultra-thin phones. I have dropped my phone so many times and my phone is still in excellent condition. Another thing I really like is that when you drop the phone, the battery doesn't detach easily. Everytime I dropped my old sony ericsson, the battery would also detach and I'd have to restart my phone.- Compact: Though it is on the thicker side, this Samsung is very compact but not too small where you fear loosing it.- Good Buttons: For those who text message a lot, the way the buttons feel can really make a difference. The buttons on this phone are smooth and great for texting.- Menu & short cuts: On the side of the phone, you can adjust your ringtone volume by simply pressing the up or down arrow. If you hold #, your phone goes into vibrate mode. If press the camera button on the right hand side of the phone the camera & video menu pop up. You can also choose which shortcut you'd like when you press ""up,"" I have mine set on the calendar.- Long battery life: I'm not one to spend hours on my cell phone, but for every day use, this phone is great with respect to its battery life. There have been times when I forget to charge my phone and go 2 days without charging and it is still close to fully charged.- Camera has flash & other neat options: You can also adjust the brightness level, have a self timer, take multiple shots, 10 different ""fun frames,"" and 5 different colortones like sepia, monochrome (black & white and negative.- Zoom: You can zoom upto X4.- Phonebook: Contacts are easy to access and it's easy to search for entries. I like the fact that you can enter multiple numbers under one name. You can enter that persons home, mobile, fax, office and pager number. You can also enter an alias and email address. You can assign a personalized ring tone and picture and you can categorize your contacts in different groups.- Voice commands:By pressing & holding the * button, a voice command menu appears. It's a nice feature but is not something I often use.- Speed dailing: One feature that I do take advantage of is speed dailing. It's nice only having to press a button to instantly connect with another person.- Menu styles: There are 2 different menu styles you can use. I like the nature option which has cute animation for each subcategory you scroll through. My fiance uses the icon style which is a more simple design.- Custom welcome and goodbye screen.Cons:- Video quality is poor and very pixelated. My phone only holds 2 15-second videos.- Despite the generous 15 ring tones, it's hard finding a ringtone that doesn't make you want to pull your hair out. Out of the 15 ring tones, there are only about 2 decent ring tones.- Antenna: I don't use the antenna very often but when I do, it has a hard time staying up and is very flimsy.- Picture quality is not the best. If you intend on taking a lot of pictures I would recommend investing in a better picture phone.- Does not have V-Cast.- No MP3 player.Overall: This cell phone is exactly that, a cell phone to make calls. It has some additional features like picture taking and video and organization tools like the phonebook and planner but it is still a fairly basic phone.",3
"perfect phone for regular people (not electronic-savvy)

When it comes to mobile phones, the most important aspect should be that it doesn't drop calls. Being that this is a Verizon phone, I've never had a call drop on me. With this phone, I've never had trouble hearing people, them hearing me, etc. But that's not to say I love this phone, simply because the design isn't attractive. It isn't too big, it isn't too small and it weighs not too light or heavy. I've dropped it once, maybe 2-3 feet on concrete and all I got were some scratches, no damage at all. Also, barely any glitches. I think for the past 2 years I've had this phone, I had to power off maybe less than 5 times to reboot the phone.PROS*excellent commnunication (clarity, no dropped calls, etc.)*battery life is good. i don't talk on the phone much so i only need to charge maybe twice a week. but if you talk a lot, i've noticed i can go on maybe 2 hours.*camera takes decent pictures. this is a phone, not a camera so don't expect miracles.*i like simple things like being able to link a ringtone/picture to a specific caller.*one thing i noticed that my new LG phone doesn't have this phone does is that it has ADJUSTABLE volume for different functions, i.e. calls, vm, text msg, alarm.*stores up to 500 shortcuts which LG doesn't (it only has up to 100). it's nice to have all the entries be a shortcut, that way you can use some of them as people's birthdays to remember the shortcut.CONS*because it's a flip phone (i think it's a clamshell), i shouldn't have to LOCK the phone. but when it's in my bag, the side camera button gets pushed and VOILA i have 10 pictures of darkness in my picture gallery. STUPID.*when taking a picture, there isn't an option to turn off the sound. everytime i take a picture, you hear ""CLICK"" from a mile away and makes me feel retarded in public.*texting is a bit annoying since the font is big. you have to scroll back and forth but it's not a big deal.*calendar reminder setting is stupid, you can only remind yourself 1 hour in advance. also, you can only input a certain amount of ""events"" once it's full you'll have to delete the old ones ONE BY ONE. there should be a way to delete all the past entries without having to go into them individually.*also, i paid $8.99 for 7 ringtones. some are really loud so the sound gets distorted.I paid some money to download some ringtones because the preloaded melodies don't do it for me. I also signed up for 100 text messages for $2.99 which I think is an okay deal. I think it's something ridiculous like .50 cents per picture message, which I do not utilize.But generally, I've been a loyal Samsung customer. I'm switching over to LG and hope it's as good as Samsung. But since Verizon decided to strip us of our freedom and cripple the phones, we will all be stuck with the same user interface (MENU) no matter what phone. I liked Samsung for their menus and other misc. attributes which will no longer be available.",3
"Nice Styling, but lacks in other areas

I've been using this phone for about 5 days now and the thing that bothers me the most is that the ringtones are too quiet (can't hear the phone ring in a loud restaurant) and there is no Vibrate & Ring at the same time option. It can only Vibrate THEN Ring. The vibrate is also really weak. So if you're like me and you hate missing calls, maybe you should look at some other models.However, the construction is solid and the phone looks real slick. I believe its the smallest phone that Verizon currently offers and possibly the best looking. The reception on this thing is also clear and up to par with my older Audiovox CDM-9900.Pros:-Small and Stylish-Good battery life-Extendable antenna-Clear earpiece-Easy navigationCons:-Low volume ringers-Weak Vibrate-No Speakerphone-Setting the Call ringer to vibrate does not set the message notification to vibrate, its a separate control. So you could be in a meeting and get a text message which will make your phone ring even though you set the call ringer to vibrate. Be careful.One tip about transferring phonebook entries over to your new phone. If you ask the right person/right store, you can get all your phone numbers transferred from your old phone to your new phone in a matter of minutes. The Circuit City I went to had this machine where they connect both phones (old and new) at the same time and do the transfer. This saves ALOT of time!",2
"not bad, could be better

Well, my first cellphone, and I chose verizon due to the good reception. And for the phone, I loved the look of this phone, and the size. I have had it for a little over a month now, and i am somewhat satisfied. Its not terrible, for such a teeny peice of technology, it's very advanced, but so are all phones.My pros:- is very nice/classy looking- can download cool rings very easily (does not come with great ones)- the picture quality is very nice in my opinionMy cons:- cannot turn of [camera] shutter sound, but can change- not as customizable as i would like (the menu, fonts, sounds etc)- only 3 options for LED screen (1 digital clock, 2 analog)- wish it had longer battery life. It lasts 2 full days and one night without turning off, at normal use. dies at about 9 or 10 on the second night.Basically its a fine phone, i defiantly wish it had more options for customizing, like colors for the menu, optional clock displays, and such, but it works, and its fun.I guess what I REALLY would want, is to be able to put my photos in folders, like to have a few folders, and you can have personal photos come up as the caller ID, and I wish it would transfer into their contact info, and not clutter up my album when I simply had the photo for caller IDIts a niced, beautiful phone, and it functions entirely as a nice cell phone should.",3
"4th Phone

Well....this Samsung A670 was my 4th phone and I must say the best. No offense to Nokia, but my other 3 phones with Nokia were LAME. Each time my phone broke and all services were pretty rude at getting my phone fixed (T-Mobile, PSC Wireless, and Tracfone). My mother had recieved a Verizon phone when she switched jobs and never listened to join her plan until I started junior high school. Verizon not only has a great plan and is helpful when my mothers phone is broken, but has almost unlimited options for your phone,but back to the story....I wanted this phone really bad and my parents were worried about me switching for a 5th time,but finally they got me the phone on Christmas. The Samsung was an excellent phone, it is small, many options like vibrate, ring, or both, a great color screen and great picture images (just read the manual when you get the phone or you wont understand how to work the camera). I am also a great camera person! Anyway you can do 2-Way txt messaging and internet access. It only has about 16 polyphonic ringtones and you can download more! The only disadvantage is there are no games, but when you are at Verizon they give you they give you the option to download some when you are there or online, but otherwise the phone is great and all my friends love it. If a parent is reading this I totally recommend it to any teen who wants not only a cute phone, but one with good reception and good service. Trust me Verizon and Samsung is the phone and service for that teen and a parent who just needs a phone for emergencies!Have a great 2005 and may all your dreams come true!",4
"Excellent Phone, Terrible Service

I purchased this phone through Verizon's New Every Two program last summer. This is my third Samsung phone and I have become a loyal Samsung user. Without taking into account all the extra features that cell phones come with nowadays, the purpose of this phone is to make and receive calls, and it does that better than any other phone I have seen recently. The sound is clear and I am more likely to retain a signal than any of my colleagues who use Verizon but have a different cell phone. All the reviews I have seen on this site that criticize the phone's reception probably don't take into account the fact that they are operating in a location where ANY cell phone would suffer. I use my phone primarily in the metro Washington DC area. I am also a police officer, and if my radio ever went out of service I would entrust this phone to be my lifeline over any others.Now to the negative aspects. As I said before, I obtained this phone through Verizon's New Every Two program. I believe at the time that Verizon was giving customers $200 off any phone they wanted. Now it has gone down to just $100. With $200 off, I got this phone for free. Now, if I went to get this phone brand new today, it would cost $270, and even if I were eligible for the New Every Two program TODAY, I would only get $100 off so the phone would be $170. It seems to me a bit ridiculous that a phone was obtainable for almost nothing a year ago, and now it costs that much. I lost this phone in the line of duty (did not have the phone insurance, which I should have had). I'm not asking for any leeway in terms of replacing the phone because I did not have the insurance, however, it is assenine that customers are being charged more for a phone that uses older technology.I highly recommend this phone, but when it comes to Verizon's customer relations and innovative ideas for new phones, I am sorely disappointed. There should be something better out by now.",4
"I'm going back to old phone! Terrible connections!

So I thought it would be good to trade-up from my old motorolla. Now I'm going back. Who needs a camera and video and color when you can't talk to anyone????",1
"Sansung A670 review

I love this phone. It has so many cool features that are easy to use. The phone is a great size. There are many different settings. The phone takes great pictures. the text and pix messaging on this fun are good, easy to receive and work. The cons are that it gets bad reception alot, alot of times it says call lost in the middle of a convorsation and the phone gets warm which is nice in the winter. SO the features and everything about this phone is good except the actually talking part. Oh and battery life is terrible! my favorite feature is when someone call you can set it so a picture of them shows up on the phone. I think sound is good on the phone all u have to do make the other persons voice louder is press the button on the side up.",4
"You can't hear me now....

This phone puts Verizon's entire ad campaign at risk of being a lie. The reception is so awful on this phone that I am considering returning to Nextel/Sprint and paying the early termination fee to get away from Verizon. No matter where I am, and no matter how many bars the phone says I have, conversations are garbled, words get dropped, and everyone is frustrated. Shame on Verizon for permitting such a piece of junk in its lineup.",0
"good overall

this is a good phone and has good battery life. The only problem is dust building up in the front display",3
"phone is total garbage

I'm not going to even discuss any of the phone's features, camera, etc. No need....regardless of any of the nice features of today's cell phones, the main idea is still to make a phone call that sounds good. And this phone frankly sounds horrible. My girlfriend bought it with a service plan from Amazon and we could not be more disappointed. With plenty of bars, the phone makes conversations very hard to hear, dropped words, static, scratches, etc. I've seen lots of people say the same thing. STAY FAR AWAY from this phone. Now my girlfriend and I have the contract and a phone that needs to go back (with the ported number she needs to keep) so now we have to worry about cancelling the plan, keeping the number, and being eligible to get another phone at a good price and recognized as a ""new"" activation again. To sum it all up, worst phone I've ever used.",0
"Looks Kewl, but the menus are hard to navigate

I am a kid, but i dont want to use the kids review.M daddy got this fone for work so he let me fool around with it for a few minutes. I couldnt find how to change the ringtone or how to add an entry to the phone book. The menus arwe very hard to find things. The reason i rated it 3 stars is because it has a flash thingy for the camera and the outer screen is color so you can take pics with it. All u hav 2 do is wait for the camera toload and then close it. To take piks press the camera side button",1
"Great phone, but does have a few cons

This phone is great, color, easy use, great menu. But, the camera does not zoom, no ability to adjust any lighting so the pictures turn out too dark or too much light. No games, which really threw me for a loop. Ringers are okay, but nothing special. All in all, the phone is nice, good reception, nice color, and easy use. With the price I paid for it, I was disappointed in the extras that were not there. Should have games, better ring tones, camera use could be more better and settings should have more. I would recommend this phone, but not to anyone who wants a lot of extras on their cell.",3
"Sansung A670 review

I love this phone. It has so many cool features that are easy to use. The phone is a great size. There are many different settings. The phone takes great pictures. the text and pix messaging on this fun are good, easy to receive and work. The cons are that it gets bad reception alot, alot of times it says call lost in the middle of a convorsation and the phone gets warm which is nice in the winter. SO the features and everything about this phone is good except the actually talking part.",4
"Samsung a670 not that great

The phone gets heated too soon, about 20 mins of talk time is enough to get your chin heated up. Don't forget to get a hands free if you HAVE to buy this phone....",1
"Great phone

i love this phone! so many great features and it is so easy to use! it can only store 2 videos at a time tho. but battery life sucks and i think it works great! i havent had any problems with it and i got it used and have had it for months. You will love this phone! i know your probably thinking why does a kid need a cell phone but thats not your problem.",4
"TERRIBLE PHONE TERRIBLE MANUFACTURER

I have had this phone for less than two months. Up and until last week it was a very enjoyable experience--Despit there being no pre-loaded games. And then, a few days ago, the right hinge cracked, and then the entire phone began to fall apart. Samsung is AWARE of this problem, as well as the repair shops that fix Samsung phones, yet this issue is NOT covered in the warranty--What is a warranty for then??? DO NOT GET THIS PHONE. If you do, BEWARE. You have been warned.",0
"Nice Phone, Bad Casing

M. Lolich has experienced the same delimma. Two weeks after the warranty expired the right hinge casing broke off, followed shortly by the left and the screen no longer functions. Naturally, to fix the problem I would pay over $130.00--that's just an estimate. If you buy this phone be VERY careful when opening and closing, don't lean on it with your ear to your shoulder, and keep checking under any protective covering so you catch the break before the warranty expires. Otherwise, it's not a bad phone.",2
"What's with all the bad reviews?

I just got this phone today. I don't see why people are complaining about the reception. I live in North Carolina, my friend called from Florida and I could hear his voice perfectly clear. Then I called my uncle who lives in Chicago and the reception was still great. This is a good phone and has some nice features.",3
"Hot Phone~

If you want to buy a cell phone, keep away from it. It is really hot. Hot? Yes, so hot to burn your cheek after 5 minutes use. That is why this baby only have 2 days standby time at most. My last nokia need to be charged only once a week if I did not call too much. But this one, I have to charge it almost every day. Also the signal is not as good as my old nokia. I had thought sumsung can produce good cell phone. But the A670 dispoint me, as unreliable as Motorola. Maybe next time I should try LG or Siemens.",1
"This phone is pretty cool!

I like the camera and video camera. I also like the Get It Now feature, where you can download ringtones and games. It also has a planner and voice recorder. It even has text messaging and you can check your e-mail and log onto the internet.It has voice recognition so u can dial hands-free. I like this phone and plan to keep it for the rest of the plan. I am a teen and this phone rocks!",3
"I had this before the a650 then i had the a850

I used to have this phone and it was awesome i had it for ever it lasted beatdowns etc.Ringer Volume: 9.1/10 Could be louder but works outRinger Quality: 10/10 Doesnt miss a beatCall Hearing Volume: 9.1/10 Could be louderCall Hearing Quality: 10/10 PerfectKeypad: 9.9/10 Great but looks wierd. buttons are hugeScreen: 10/10 Big and colorfulExternal LCD: 10/10 ColorLooks: 9/10 Small but very plainCamera: 10/10 Far zoom and really good for the timeMenu UI: 9.4/10 Fast and easy but ringer for messages is wierd to changeBattery Life: 10/10 Just goes on and onDurability: 10/10 Takes a serious beatingFeatures: 10/10 Perfect for the priceReception: 9.7/10 Not as good as my a850.",4
"Cute little phone...pretty good all around

I am 13 and I just got this cell phone pretty recently. *I would really give the phone 4 and 1/2 stars but theres no 1/2s so i had to give it a 4. I had the audiovox 8910 for a little while also-Pros-*small size, pretty lightweight and cute design*verizons smallest and best quality camera phone- better pics than the other phones but a lot smaller-is a lot smaller than my CDM 8910 but took much better pictures anyway*takes 12 second videos and can store 2 at once to use as wallpaper *but without sound if its wallpaper* or to turn the phone on or off or just to view*nice menu animation*color front LCD is very nice-front picture caller IDCons*no speakerphone (but the 8910s speaker wasnt a great speakerphone like a regular house phone and you still had to keep the phone open to talk even on speaker) so it doesnt matter much to me anyway*no video messaging*battery life is a little short-the 8910 had a better battery-but the indicator goes down to 1 fast- mine usually lasts up to a day and a half on 1 bar-i usually go 3 or 4 days between charges with moderate to heavy use-but the battery life isn't so terrible-it doesnt die constantly on me*no AIM-but AIM just makes you spend a lot of money on text messages it is an unecessary charge-and you can still have IM forwarding where your messages are sent to your phone as texts-you don't need a phone with AIM software to do that-just text messaging-set it up on aim.com with your sn*unless you press star and turn everything to vibrate at once you have to change calls, alarm, messages etc all to silent separately because only changing calls to silent will still make your phone ring for any other msg, alarm, etc.*preloaded rings are very plain and stupid sounding so i downloaded some but if i make some of them on level 5 they sound too loud-like almost fuzzy but preloaded rings sound fine loud but i still hear the downloaded ones on level 4 fineeven though it has a few disadvantages they arent major things- i live in queens ny and i always get good reception and barely ever any dropped calls and my calls are always very clear verizon has good service all in all i am usually happy with it-i went to new hampshire and i was in a roaming area under US cellular but i have roaming so it was fine-i didn't get as good coverage but it was still pretty good-verizon has a large roaming network. all in all i am very happy-you should get this phone i would definitely say it is better than the 8910 and would recommend it more than that oneall in all i am very pleased with this phone and would recommend it to almost anyone",3
"Overall, a good phone

Its small, light and has some nice features. However there are a few things to mention, the flash is near useless. It's not strong enough to make a difference. However, in a good lighting situation, the pictures do come out alright. Next problem, the predictive text entering. This phones predictive text input doesnt even match to the one I had on my nokia. If you use text messaging often, you may find yourself frustrated just trying to type a simple message. Handsfree headset problem, unless the handsfree set you are using has an answer button on it, you must open the flip phone in order to answer a call using your headset, a pain in the butt. There is no speaker phone feature. Other than these minor problems, the phone has worked great.",3
"amazing endurance

My husband and I have had three of these. I got mine wet while ocean kayaking in hawaii last month. I had to buy a new phone, expensive without the contract (since we already had a fairly new one). My husband washed his through the entire washer cycle with his clothes. It dried out, and with a new battery, works perfectly. Last week I dropped my (new) one from the 21st floor balcony of my Waikiki hotel to the patio below on the 6th floor. The inside screen is now worthless, which seriously diminishes the usefulness of many features, but the phone works perfectly, the alarm works (although now I cannot change my wake time!). The front screen still works to show me the current time and to identify incoming calls. Amazing! I will keep it for a while, but next time will get the insurance.",4
"Broken hinge after 1.5 years of use

I enjoyed using this phone for some time. It was functional, it felt solid, and it had a nice low profile look.However, after around a year and a half, the continued act of opening and closing the phone has caused the hinge to crack, and to gradually break off completely. I now have to hold the phone together with my hand while I talk, which is extremely awkward. This is especially frustrating given the rest of the phone is so well made. Furthermore, it seems to have unfortunately failed just before my ""upgrade"" opportunity (in a couple of months), and right after my purchase of some extra accessories (batteries/chargers).Search around online for ""a670 hinge"" and you will find a lot of other people with problems like mine. This in itself wouldn't be a problem if Samsung would willingly replace the phone. However, they are not claiming it as a design defect, and neither Samsung nor Verizon are offering to replace it. Bad form for both, although perhaps Verizon isn't as much to blame.I would avoid both Samsung and this phone because of this incident. This phone is seemingly designed to be durable, but it frankly is not meant for the long haul, and is too pricey given its average performance.",1
"im 14 haha

ive had this phone for 2 years - and i've loved it! its a small without being fragile. i rarely used my clip-i could just slip it my pocket (even in tighter jeans). the camera was good- the video was a little disappointing. you could only take 2 videos at a time and the quality was very poor. My phone has been thru soo much. ive dropped it down a whole flight of stairs more times than u can imagine. ive only recently had a problem with it. wen i flip open my phone, the screen doesnt light up anymore--so i cant text. i also cant call anyone whose number i havent got memorized. but it has nothing to do with the makers of samsung, it was just that i didnt really take care of it :)---battery life is great i could last a few days without charging it. the only VERY DISAPPOINTING thing was there was NO SPEAKERPHONE!!!! that was sumthing i hated. the phone supplied u with about 10 ringers, but they were all lame. wen i bought ringers, and the volume was on high, they were very distorted.OVERALL - I REALLY LIKED THIS PHONE. no matter what phone you get theres always something you don't like about it and wish u could change. i would recommend u get it .i am getting my next fone in april, and i am looking at the LG chocolate and the EnV. i want my next fone to be an LG cuz i just want to see wat else is out there besides Samsung----hope this helped PEEEAACCEEE",3
"After Almost Two Years With The Samsung SCH-A670

Two years ago, I decided to switch from Cingular and AT&T Wireless to Verizon Wireless. There was a deal on these, so I bought 3. After two years, the other two have been replaced, and only one remains. After two years, the phone was accidentaly washed in the washer and the 3 key doesn't stick down like it should, but it still works. I'm thinking about replacing this cell phone. I should have gotten the LG VX6100!",2
"I love this phone!

Ahhhhh I love this phone! I'm super organized and this phone allowed me to be that organized with all my contacts, schedules, text messageing, etc. I accidentally dropped mine in the toilet though and it stopped working, because it has massive water damage. But I wish that Verizon still offered this phone because I would totally buy another one! I miss it, I don't know what I'm gonna do without it!",4
"A Pretty Good Phone

The Samsung A670 is a pretty pleasant phone. Since I'm a kid, we like nice compact,CUTE cell phones. For that reason, i chose this phone. When i first got this phone,i really enjoyed it, but once during a call, the call got lost.I thought it would be a one time occurance but it happened over and over. It also gets really hot if you talk on it for a long time. Despite those reasons, this phone is pretty good. It takes good pictures and videos. Its also fun to play with while you are bored although it does not contain any games. Well overall, its cute, takes good photos and videos, and you wont be embaressed to walk around with it ;]. So i would recommend it.",3
"Cracked Right Hinge

My Phone suffered the cracked right hinge. My estimate for repair is $160.00. This failure was not covered by warranty. Apparently answering the telephone is considered abuse. I would avoid this telephone.",0
"Awesome phone!

I just got this phone...and I love it...I love taking pics of my kids and having them on the background of my phone. Games are not that important to me. I love how clear it sounds...and how easy it is to use.",4
"Samsung

Samsung A670 is a lame phone. Also, the battery life is not good. It didn't have many features so its just a waste of your money. The Ringtone Volume was too low. I would suggest Samsung improved this phone. I am not sure if i ever want another Samusung again. I have all these samsung accessories and they are in no use they just sitting in the box colleting dust.",0
"Not worth the money

My daughter and I both got this phone. Within 2 months, her display was totally distorted, and she couldn't see phone numbers or text messages, and of course couldn't see to take pictures. The time/date display on the front was intermittantly bad, too. As for mine, the battery would die within 2 days. It had to be recharged daily or by the middle of the second day, it would shut down for low battery. I don't think I'll try another Samsung, this was a bad experience.",1
"HORRIBLE

I didn't purchase this phone here but warning DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!! i started having problems with it a month out the supplier wouldn't help me, samsung wouldn't help me. I managed to keep the phone going for a year but now after constant fighting and fixing it...its overi just ordered another onei'm never buying from samsung again",0
"Phone dies after THREE MONTHS!

DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!After three months, the screen stopped working. I took it to a customer service center and was told that the phone had been corroded by water damage. I didn't ever drop the phone in water or spill anything on it. I don't even live in a particularly humid area. When I called Samsung, they told me that they would not replace the phone because water damage constitutes ""electromechanical shock,"" which voids the warrantee. I asked Jon, a Samsung customer service representative from Samsung's Texas office, how this could possibly have happened to the phone without water actually ever touching it, and Jon told me that corrosion can be caused by a) placing the phone on a table next to a cold glass of water, or b) carrying the phone in the rain. Jon explained to me that most people don't understand what a sensitive piece of electrical equipment a phone is, and he's right, I didn't understand that Samsung phones are too delicate to be owned by people who drink cold water or live where it rains. Those of you who do not live in the desert should be aware that Samsung phones are extremely susceptible to corrosion, and that Samsung will refuse to replace or repair your phone if does corrode.",0
"Samsung phones break after 2 years

I have purchased two Samsung phones in the past 5 years, and have had to replace each one after two years. The last Samsung phone I purchased, the Model SPH-N400, only two years ago in July, the flip on one arm broken off/separated from the hinge. WHen I called the warranty department about this issue, I was told that I would be responsible for getting this fixed, and it would cost be about $100+ dollars to fix the phone. What a joke when the value of the phone I bought 2 years ago was $134.99. I will never buy a Samsung phone again.",0
"Awesome

My friend has this cell and says it is the best and wants me to get it so i am going to follow her advise. I know a friend of mine bought a different one and she already has gone through 3 phones because it froze on her. this wasnt this phone though!",4
"Loved my phone... just lost it.....

I've had the phone for a year...left Sprint and its sorry service... loved the phone only dropped a call going under a bridge... same bridge every day.. so i try not to have calls there... I didn't get in surance... didn't think i'd lose it... i now regret it... just brought a LG VX6000 lets see if i'll bite the bullet.. it only has to last til april... i renew then... I miss my A670... its short bar\ttery life is my only complaint.... 2 days.. and recharge...",4
"i think this phone is okay

i've had this phone for about 3 months now and its already breaking down. its very slow, the camera is already messed up and the it turns on and off whenever it feels like it. this phone isnt that bad. the camera is good and it keeps you very organized.",0
"Stupid phone made by stupid company

You can use this phone to cook eggs but never try to talk to someone over it. There is no support from the company. Never buy any Samsung product.",0
"This Phone Is Useful!

Okay, so I want a Cell Phone from Verizon Wireless and I like the Samsung A670. (Samsung says it's a SCH-A670) The Extendible Antenna makes it easy to get a Reception. The Cool Various Scene LCD Background is Standard. This phone is GREAT!!",4
"STAY AWAY

I got 3 phones for my family. The minute I opened the box, I didnt like the phone.1. You can not set alarm only on weekdays, so I have to wake up at 6 AM on Saturday and Sunday also.2. It does not have font selection. So you are stuck with larger than life font size. Not a big deal, but while most of the phones are trying to give real fonts, atleast different font sizes would have been nice.3. Ringtones are horrible. In addition, you can not record a sound and use it as ringtone. Some phones do support them.4. Speed-dial is slower than finding a name and dialing. Its not user friendly.Okay, so what, I dont need any of these... Listen to thisWhile charging the phone get HOT. I charged the phone over night and this morning I woke up to switch off the alarm, dame it, its like 100 C. Its too hot. In addition, if I talk for more than 5 minutes my cheeks get hot and burns. So STAY AWAY.I am going to discuss this with Amazon, who is so far best with customer support. If Amazon doesnt help me, I will take this matter with Samsung, but if no body can help, I WILL DO MY BEST TO SCREW UP SAMSUNG PRODUCTS, NOT JUST THIS PHONE.MY ADVICE, STAY AWAY. THERE IS NOTHING IN THIS PHONE THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE A SECNOD THOUGHT OF BUYING. IF ALL YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS A (...) - BUY THIS AND GET BURNS. PROBABLY YOU CAN SUE THEM EVENTUALLY.",0
"Poor Voice Quality

The voice quality of this phone is extremely poor. I can't believe Samsung still make this kind of crappy product. Shame of you Samsung! I will never buy any Samsung product.",0
"Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This phone is one of the best phones ever had, its a camera phone with one of the best screens ever. Two thumbs up",4
"Good but not great -.-

THis phone is so cool to use and take pictures but there are some flaws in it. FOr example you cannot send txt messages from it!~ The camera is good with zoom and plash. THe small light weight design is what i most like about it, And the fact that you can use the front of the phone as a camera too is amazing. I give it 4 stars just because it dosnt have the txt and picture messaging.",3
"Feature rich phone; poor battery life

I traded in my venerable Sprint PCS Sanyo 8100 for the Verizon Wireless Samsung A670. Firstly, Verizon Wireless connectivity is far superior to Sprint's. As far as the Samsung, the menu is not as intuitive as it should be and the battery life is pitiful. I could go for 5-6 days between charges with the Sanyo, whereas the Samsung needs charging every 1-2 days with minimal use. Verizon replaced my battery but there was no improvement. Other than that, a very nice phone....well put together, nice size, etc.",3
"Phone's Audio died after less than 2 years

Verizon's attititude was ""tough <fertilizer>! Renew and buy a new phone.""When it worked, this phone had the absurd habit of taking photos of my wife's purse; it would bump up against something which would activate the camera.So caveat emptor.dave",0
"Best Verizon Phone

I had this phone for 4 years. It finally ""died"" on me...only because of years of use. But these days, for a phone to last that long, it says alot. Verizon should keep this phone available all the time. They no longer carry it and if they did, I'd get this phone in a second over any phone they have - even the nifty new ones that have all the features that this one may not have. But if call quality, great battery life, and overall ease of use are the top requirements, this phone is a keeper. I never lost a call, had background noise, or lost signal strength. Even when everyone else around me couldn't get a signal, I had one. I miss this phone. The new one I have now from Verizon has all the gadgets I'll never use, but it also echoes in my ear when I'm trying to talk and I hear every other word from people when they are talking to me. This phone should be a staple of verizon's and make it available to everyone, at least give it as a choice.",4
"If only it had a speakerphone....

This was my ""free"" phone (with a two-year committment to Verizon). For today's trendy cellphone users who want to be seen in possession of stunning latest-gen technology, it won't cut it. This is a nice, small durable metal phone for people who want to make and take calls -- period. Yes, it will take pictures of elemental quality (even on the ""quality"" setting), but you have to go through the drill of using the network to send these things around, if that's your idea of fun. It's too bad that none of the smaller, inexpensive phones have simple USB ports on them, because then you could just download your pictures into your computer and be done with it.My only real motivation to upgrade to another Samsung phone (also free with the two-year committment) was that this phone has no speakerphone! Yikes! Apart from the sheer convenience and enhanced safety that a speakerphone provides, in more and more states you dare not let the police see you driving around with a phone next to your ear or you'll get busted.The little phone is very tough even when handled roughly. It has an extending antenna that doesn't seem to do much of anything, and although it provides average transmission and reception performance, that's exactly what it is -- average. So much of the success and failure of cellphone usage has to do with the antenna sites you typically use, so if you can, check those out thoroughly so that you'll know where the ""coverage holes"" are. This is true with any cellphone, no matter how expensive it is, or how many cute features it has.Well, after all, it was free with the two-year committment to the Verizon calling plan, so the price was right. Some people change service providers for cell service, internet, etc., almost as often as they bathe, so if you aren't one of these, check to see what the service providers offer for ""free"".",2
"Good ole Reliable Friend

The Samsung A670 is not the latest and greatest, by any means. Doesn't seem to have much capability for adding ringtones, unless you use the built in WAP internet browser to get them, which costs money.On the plus side, I got a great usb combination charging and data cable on ebay from Infinite Wireless. This lets me hook my laptop directly to my cell phone and use it as a modem. I still use up cell phone minutes, but I don't incur any special Verizon data charges. Since I have free nights and weekends, which don't use any minutes, this has worked well for me.It's very important to get a combination cable, so that you never deplete your cell phone battery -- even if you are on the internet for four or five hours at a time. After I hang up, my battery is still fully charged.Phone also comes with a decent camera.",3
"Best Phone Ever Owned

I have had this phone for almost 2 years now. I have dropped it many times- still works. In Dec 06 it went through the washing machine in my pants, I let it dry out for 1 day and guess what- IT WORKS. I am still using it as it works perfectly - even the camera.I used my sisters Razr phone this weekend and I hated it. The redial feature was slow and the phone not comfortable. I will be keeping my Samsung for as long as it lives.",4
"THE BEST PHONE EVER!!!!!!!!!

this phone is great. It was my first phone ever and when it came time to get a new one i just couldnt find a phone as great as this one. So if your looking for a phone that will be able to handle almost anything cause let me tell you mine went through world war 3 and its still working like new and not to mention the camera i noticed on this one was much better than any of the other phones that tryed out and my phone did get a few scrathces but that will happen in time if you dont use a case some of the ringtones on it sometimes arent really loud enough even with the volume on high but there are a few that are just perfect:) i was and still am real pleased with this phone and it is an excellent phone for anyone!!!!!!!!:)",4
"Indestructible

If you're hard on your electronics (like I am) this phone is for you. It's practically indestructible. I put mine through the washing cycle (as in washing machine, yes) three times, let it dry overnight, and it still works perfectly. I've also run it through the dryer twice, dropped it countless times, thrown it at a wall, and ran over it on a mountain bike. The camera still works, and I think the reception actually got BETTER after going through the washer. All it has is some scratches on the casing and a bent antenna. This is a perfect phone for a on-the-go, klutzy person.",3
"GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

This phone is great!!! I love this phone. I have had no problems with this phone at all. The camera is pretty good, and it's small and cute in size, and it has good reception. I would definitely reccomend this phone!!!",4
"the recption on this phones is nice!!!!!

I purchased this cell phone about one year ago from Amazon, I received it in just 4 business days. My favorite things about my samsung cell phone is the reception, its clear and it rarely drops calls on me. This little phone looks nice, and all around Iam really happy with my purchase. I recommend it to anyone looking for a nice camera cell phone that actually works, reception is the most important thing a phone should offer, and this one has it, all the way",4
"a review for people as exceedingly exacting as me

This dual-band color camera flip phone on the Verizon network is a surprisingly good handset. I was a bit frustrated at having to choose between the 2 Samsung models - one being tri-mode (a650), and the other being dual-mode (this phone, the a670). Those tricksters made the one with the front LCD the dual-mode one. Honestly, who buys flip phones anymore that don't have the front display? There is no way in hell I can go backwards in technology. When the StarTac phone died, so did that whole concept. So of course I bought the A670, and thought I could live without the analog frequency. Also, I've heard that the A650 (which is the tri-mode version) has much worse battery life because the phone is constantly switching between digital or 1xRRT and analog mode, the latter being a total power drain, as is just the switching at all.Anyway, the bottom line is that this is a great phone with excellent reception, as long as you don't need analog. (I have only owned tri-mode phones up to this point, and I fortunately have not missed the analog frequency at all. I was initially worried about that.) The sound comes in clearly, and I'm told that I sound clear on the other end. Another strong suit of this phone is the form factor and exceptional build quality. Not only do I think it's the most gorgeous phone offered by Verizon, it's also compact, perfectly curved and shaped for pocket insertion, and it's very solidly built. It feels sturdy to hold and use. It weighs a little more than the similar LG and Audiovox models, but it's a difference that you grow to appreciate because it just feels much more substantial.If your needs stop there, then hold it - you've got yourself a new phone.For me, there are some irritating points about this phone beyond the basic call-making and form factor. Namely, the software. It's not customizable. It's very rudimentary. For all the effort put into the elegance and construction of the design, you'd think some attention would be paid to the inside.If you are a text messaging freak like I am, then this phone probably is not the best choice for you. It's not the worst, but it definitely leaves something to be desired. For one thing, the font is terrible. It's like bolded 14 point Courier New. This means that you have to scroll down one line for every word, practically. And there is no way to adjust it either. Another thing is that the key stroke recognition is very slow. Often, you don't realize that the keys you hit didn't register, so you are well on your 2nd or 3rd word when you realize you have to fix the first word. Irritating. Finally, you are able to add words to the T9 dictionary, but it doesn't stay for long. Very curious bug. I don't fully understand what's going on with that, but I know that I've added quite a few curse words, and I've had to re-enter them so many times, and it still doesn't take. Another thing that would make this phone a better SMS-enabled phone would be if the menu offered the ability to send a text message right off of the contact name, rather than having to scroll through the SMS menu to start a message. It would also be great if you could begin composing a message without having specified a destination address. Often I'm thinking of what I want to write without necessarily wanting to scroll through the 9-step contacts menu. The final shortcoming of the text messaging is that you can't scroll up and down lines once you've typed. Whether you press the down, up, left or right buttons, it will only go back and forth word by word. Very annoying if you want to change something at the top of your message. To further annoy you, after a certain number of characters, it stops allowing word-scrolling altogether and you have to go character by character. And you have to keep on clicking over and over again because it doesn't do the smart auto-scrolling when you keep the button depressed. Very, very lame and very, very carpal tunnel-inducing.One of the small things that I love when phone manufacturers include is the reminder beep. The Samsung A670 definitely has that for SMS and voicemail, which is the most typical offering, but I think it would be great if they borrowed a page from Motorola and added one for missed calls. And make it configurable! Also, when the phone is set on vibrate, it only vibrates the first time when the SMS or voicemail gets sent, but does not offer any reminder vibrations. This is a mistake.One thing about the ringer setting is that, aside from the global vibrate mode (set by pressing down the # key), the call ringer setting is independent from the SMS/vmail ringer setting. This means that if you only toggle between sound and vibrate, you're fine, but if you wanted the phone to be silent (and not vibrating), then you have to set the call ringers to silent AND you have to go to the SMS/vmail menu to set those ringers to silent as well. It sounds ridiculous, but I learned the hard way that this is absolutely true.There are several pre-installed professional-sounding ring tones to choose from. It's a sad trend in the industry that phones are coming with fewer (if at all) ring tones that are not songs or chimes. Samsung offers a fair share of annoying tunes, but it's nice that they offer at least 3 actual ring tones that would be acceptable in an office setting.A cool feature that I discovered is that, as long as you don't have ""active flip"" set, if you receive a call while the phone is open and you accidentally close it during the ringing, it doesn't hang up that call, like other phones I've had do. You can basically keep opening and closing the phone throughout the ringing and it won't hang it up nor answer it until you deliberately press ""answer"" or ""ignore"". Very cool. I've inadvertently closed the phone without necessarily meaning to screen out the call with previous phones. Also, after sending an SMS, I can close the phone right away and it still continues the 'sending' process (which can take about 10 - 15 seconds) - something that has saved me some time. Send it, and fuhget about it! It's a feature that I still wonder how phones ever got away with NOT having.I also like the fact that the display is very vibrant. There is a power save mode which takes it down a notch, which I find quite nice actually because at times the non-power save mode can be *too* bright. Another power saving consideration is that you have to keep the side button pressed down for at least 2 seconds in order to activate the light on the front LCD. This is nice and avoids overuse of the light when you accidentally just tap it. Some users find it annoying though, that they have to keep it pressed for soooo looong just to get the light to come on. I rather like it.The battery meter is a bit misleading. There are only 3 bars, and the first 2 bars come down really, really fast. So it seems like the battery life is atrocious. Really, though, the battery life is not as bad as it seems; it's moderate, and that last bar hangs on for quite a long time.If this phone had speakerphone, it would be a near-perfect phone.Even though I spent a great deal of time talking about the flaws of this phone, there really aren't phones out there that don't have major software (and hardware) shortcomings. Relatively speaking, this phone's flaws are not that bad. In truth, in terms of call quality and form factor alone, and all in all, this is the best non-PDA phone on Verizon's network and my favorite phone I've owned to date, and considering how many phones I've owned, that is saying quite a lot.",3
"Better than the LG 6100

As my wife and I were both eligible for a phone upgrade, we went to our local Verizon store. The two models which seem to be the most popular are the LG 6100 and the Samsung A670. I chose the LG because of the analog possibility and because of the speaker phone. My wife chose the Samsung because it was the smaller of the two phones.We live about 4 miles from downtown in a semi fringe area. I could not even receive a signal at home with my Motorola 720.(my current phone). I assumed that the problem was with Verizon's network.Well, we got home and tried out our new phones.The LG could barely get a signal and dropped my call every few seconds. The Samsung connected easily and never dropped my call. I tried both phones in various areas of my house as well as outside the house. Consistently, the Samsung did fine, whereas the LG was next to useless.After ""playing"" with the LG for a while, I realized another annoyance that I could not live with. Both the left and right sides of the phone are lined with buttons.(three to be exact). It is virtually impossible to remove the phone from a pocket or its clip, without accidently pushing one of these buttons. When you accidently push one of these while the phone is ringing , you lose the call and it is sent into voicemail..very annoying. Even if you accidently push the button while the phone is not ringing, the phone beeps and changes the ringer volume.The Samsung only has two side buttons, both located at the top of the phone. If you grab the phone anywhere except at the top of the sides, you will have no problems. This takes only a couple of grabs to get used to.Both phones seemed to have equal (and very good) sound quality.The bottom line is: The next day I returned my LG phone and traded it for another Samsung A670. It is a great phone....one I can easily live with for the next two years.",4
"Nice and functional

What is important to me in a phone is ease of operation and how long it holds charge in the battery. The battery consumption with this phone is reasonable and I normally put it on charge every 4 days. This is not bad for a phone with color screen and lit up buttons. It is easy to turn off the sound or change the ring to vibration and vice versa. There are quick buttons for that. The front display shows all the information you need without a need to open up the phone. The size is smaller than average phones. I don't care very much about the camera, but I used it a few times and the picture quality is good for a camera phone. You can also assign pictures on caller ID so instead of the number, the picture pops up when you receive call. I think this phone is in general a good choice.I just have one personal objection to it. I normally use the calendar heavily to remind me and organize me about what I have to do. The organizer in this phone is ok but you can set notifications for at most 1 hour ahead which is normally late. I need to be reminded a day or sometimes a week in advance. This is the only thing that bothers me about this phone.",3
"Incredible Phone

Up until a week ago, I owned a really old Nokia phone, you know, the cheap ones you can find for sale at the super market. It was time that I get a new one. So, I found the Verizon Wireless site, and liked the deal. I found the Samsung a670 on there and was totally focused on getting that one phone. I'll admit, the features are what really attracted me. So, I bought it, and two days later got it in the mail. I instantly fell in love with it.It's just so sleak looking. I loved the size. It felt so sturdy as I opened it. The display is bright and clear, and the lit up buttons just look cool. I checked out the camera, which is really fun. I've tried the video feature as well, but it's not quite as impressive. The voice recognition is great, you don't even have to program it. The ringtones weren't great, but I just bought a few on Get It Now, I like ""XRinger"" personally. It also has no games, but I bought Tetris, which is really fun on this phone. It takes some time getting used to it and working out all the features, but that's the fun part. I love this phone, here are my pros and cons:Pros:Small, sleak, and sturdy.Bright and clear screen.Easy to use interface.Outside display very useful, and clear.Nice camera feature, including flash, and the use of the outside screen to take pictures of yourself.Picture caller ID.Get It Now network.Loud ringtones, strong vibrate.Voice recognition, very impressive.Strong signal and sound.Cons:Extendable antenna is a bit hard to pull up.Battery life not so good when used a lot, but I plan on getting the extended battery.And that's it. I can't think of anything else wrong with this phone. I really don't care about having a speaker phone. The antenna is no big deal since you don't usually have to use it that much, the phone works fine without it, at least in my area. This is a must have phone.",4
"Good phone-but be careful with the camera button

This is a very handy cell phone. It has a ton of ring tone extras, the keys are easy to use and after a short while, you will be able to figure out how to navigate through for messages, files, etc.One area of concern though is if you are not careful, you can accidentally turn on the camera. This can be avoided by not holding or picking up the phone from the sides. The phone is a sleek version of Samsung's earlier flip phone. I had my previous flip phone for years, so this one is a little more delicate, yet still quite sturdy, having an alloy base and not plastic.This is a digital dual mode phone. I have had fewer dropped calls and verizon has been a very good network for my needs. I do not usually utilize electronics to their fullest capacity, although I have taken some great snap shots with the camera feature. What is cool, you can create your own slide shows.Most recently a warning went out about downloading ringtones, etc. This phone seems to have canned ringtones for anyones liking. The battery the phone comes with has a fairly good life, however, after you charge it and you unplug the charger the system lights up.....I wonder how much power is used for this, and I wonder even what the intent is that it does so.The display is great, however, in the sunlight it becomes obscured and if you are on a call more than a minute or two the display goes blank to preserve energy, which although good, makes you have to press keys to get the view screen.Again, I like my flip phone. I hope that it has the life that my last one had.Verizon though will make you send the phone to Georgia for repair, so you could be without a phone for awhile.You can also get some neat accessories to go with this phone.",3
"Samsung: A Great Buy

This Samsung phone is great. It's easy to use and has so many great features, like a flash for the camera, picture caller ID and it all comes in a nice compact handset. Plus Samsung phones give off much less radiation than others like Motorola and it is so compact and user friendly. This is a great phone that gets amazing reception!",4
"Nice Phone-If You Know How To Work Cell Phones

I got this phone on Sept 9 2004 and it has not had a problem. I dropped the phone several times on concrete and besides being a little scratched up, it still works fine. Some people have been complaining about its short battery life, but if you know anything about rechargeable batteries is that you must charge it overnight before you first use it. Other people have been complaining about poor reception, but if you turn it on with its attennea extended and don't touch it for at least 1 minute when it is on, there should be no problems. The battery counter on the phone is not accurate, and it goes down to one bar after one day, but I have just left it on and used it regularly and it lasted 5 days before it needed to be recharged. This is probably a bug that is Samsung's fault. I have noticed that the phone freezes when you want to review a voice memo that you have recorded, but if you save it first, and then review, there should be no problems. The phone does get hot after about 20 minutes of use, and gets hotter until you finish your phone call.-This is a problem for some samsung phones. Overall the phone does seem sturdy the plastic is very thick. The external, keypad, and internal screens are nice. The camera takes decent pictures, but don't expect pictures you would get from a digital camera. The flash works, and the phone's ringtones are very loud. The video is very choppy and saves slow, reception is clear, but I do know about the problem that occurs when you hear an echo of yourself when you're talking-Samsung users know about this. Get it Now is slow and you can send text messages with the phone closed. Occasional programing is required to keep the phone running smoothly-just press *228 and hit send. Overall I'm satisfied, and I do recommend it.",4
"WONDERFUL CELL!!!

This is a great phone. The reception is great, I call my mom on it and I have no problem with static or anything. The antenna really helps with the reception, but not a drastic difference. The features are okay, they could be better. There are no games; you have to download them which isn't too bad but I think they should come with at least one. The ringtones are alright; there is the ability to download better ones. The screen color is GREAT and the flash for the camera makes the picture wonderful quality. And the best thing is the pictue ID which is when you take a picture of someone and apply it to their phone number. So when they call you, their pic. appears on the front screen. You can take videos with the phone along with photos which are great, vibrant colors. All in all, this is the best (and only) phone I've had and it is great. I truly reccomend this phone for someone who is interested in great reception but not many features. Please consider this phone....I can tell you it is worth the money!!! I got this phone for Christmas and I was truly expecting the best quality. And guess what?!?! I think this phone is better than my highest expectations! That can give you a clue of how spectacular this phone is...and is really worth the cost...which isn't too bad to begin with. Give this phone a chance...you will be pleased.",3
"Love this phone

I have had this phone for over a year and its awesome. It is easy to use and has a lot of options. LIke the internet and instant messanger. It takes clear pictures. You can take a picture of someone and when they call their picture apears on the front of the phone. My mom has the verizon color clamshell phone and no matter where we are she gets better reception than I do. My problem with the phone is that after talking for a while the phone gets very hot, also there is no speaker phone and it often says call lost.",4
"great small phone, cheap, good reception, okay battery life

Summary: I'm glad i got it, fits in my pocket easily and shows a pic of who's calling when they call. Wish it came with games.Pros:Pretty small, color screen inside and out (so color pics of callers show up on the outside when they call!), cheap now-a-days, video, flash camera, good reception (though that may be Verizon's excellent coverage in the Bay Area), speaker volume can be set VERY high ... simple, clean design that does anything most folks will want.Cons:-Battery life leaves something to be desired (approximately 2.5 days with medium-heavy usage).-Ringer volume is far too low for some situations with custom ringtones (preloaded ringtones are plenty loud).-Newer phones have better color screens, but they are usually bigger, thicker, or more expensive.-pictures are not fantastic (though for caller ID they are fine).-no pre-loaded games.There have been some people complaining about this phone in the reviews here, however, it seems that they either live in an area where verizon has poor coverage (usually it has excellent coverage relative to other carriers, but not everywhere) or they were expecting this phone to do more than any phone reasonably could.",4
"Cute, small, and amazing reception!

I like this phone so much I give it 5 stars. First, it's small. Compared to other heavy and blocky phones out there, this one just fits perfectly in my palm. Second, it's cute, but that goes with smallness. I hang my cell phone accessory perfectly with it and it looks great with it, also customizable pictures on wallpaper and pretty good picture quality for such an inexpensive price. And third and not the least, this phone has greatly amazing reception! I kept getting call drops and missed calls with my previous Cingular phone (with a very very pricey phone also), but now I almost never get dropped calls unless I'm like 2 floors underground. Verizon is awesome. Also you can download many games and ringtones with this phone so that's cool. I downloaded tetris and I play it whenever I'm bored or waiting for someone. I think for such a small phone it has everything you need.",4
"My Kewl Phone!

This phone was good but, the camera is not great, when i first got the phone the camera was great but when i got a cover for the phone the camera was not good, the camera still works but not very well, the phone really keeps you organized but my main issue is that there are never ringtones avialabe for this phone. :(",2
"I like this phone

This phone is very nice, the only thing is that you can't fully customize it....like you can't put images on the front display and you can't change the menu color and other minor things.",3
"Swell phone

I got this about a year ago and is BY FAR one of the best phones on the market. It may look like a runt but its connection is solid and it delivers on all its promises.Take it from me, I also have a Treo 650 and I would take the A670 over it any day. In fact I am cancelling my Treo account and selling the phone because its so unreliable in every area it promises goods of. The only thing the Treo has that this doesn't is internet and more memory (up to 1GB with a card.) But even with that said, the Treo doesn't even have a flash to go with its snapshots. And this makes all the difference in pictures.The pictures taken by this phone are very good. The connection is great. The only thing is that battery life is too short. I even got the extended battery and it is still too short. That is why only 4 stars.If you get this you will really like it. :)",3
"the battery is fine if you do not have too many calls

usually it need twcie charging one week. If you take pictures, things will be different. Overall it works well, but this 150 $ rebate from amazon is only applied for the primary phone of family plan. So do not be cheated on this.",2
"LG 6100 reception is fine for me & A670 features r horrible

Okay, I live in the metro area in NJ, 30 min from NYC and I got constant dropped phone calls from my old Cingular/AT&T; provider. The phone that my sister and I got was the Samsung A670 and LG VX6100 from Verizon. After getting our phones, we had were finally able to make phone calls from our house without having dropped phone calls. I believe that the reception is fine with the LG VX6100 and Samsung A670. I even get better reception from the LG VX6100. But my problem lies within the features of the phones. Compared to the LG VX6100, I only have cons to share with the Samsung A670.*Cons*-Camera is horrible (Can't turn off sound but can change it, when it is first set to camera mode the color is fine but it morphs into a ugly greenish blue color and there is no way to fix it easily, It sometimes takes takes alot more time for camera to load, the flash make the pic look blue)-The menu screen is ugly-your own pic gets cut off when u want to set it to wallpaper-The color pallete on this phone is awful, it all seems to look grey and blue even though it has other colors-The video isn't worth it. It is not smooth because its choppy but it has sound.-I thought you can set a wallpaper on the front color LCD but you CAN'T. It only enables you to have a white background with digital clock, or two different analog clock with blue or orange background.-can't flip open using one hand easily with a thumb.-No games-15 annoying presetted ringtones-no speakerphone-no analog-not great battery lifeits a phone with a okay camera, atleast the camera quality is better than the NEC 525",1
"This phone really sucks!

ok 2 words... low battery... the battery life on this phone is so bad that once it only lasted like 3 hours on my phone... the camera and games are the things that kill it... the only thing that u can probably do without the battery dying is use the phone to call people.. and plus this phone is considered wet even if it rains or one time i went swimming and i set this phone like about 20 feet away from the pool on a chair... it gets slightly wet like 3 drops of water and it doesnt work for at least a day. there are so many other better phones that verizon has to offer and around the same price zone. im so glad i accidentally broke this phone... my advice... try the new motorola e815... its like so high tech and amazing that it even amazes my friends... it has a button for everything... youd be better off",0
"IT'S NOT THAT BAD!!!!

I have had all the different wireless carriers and VERIZON has been the BEST. Yeah i have dropped the phone many times and had problems after that but i went right to Verizon and they gave me a new one. THERE IS A 1 YEAR WARRENTY ON THESE PHONES. after that, thats were you get the insurance and you won't have to pay for a brand new phone evertime something happens to it. Its only $4.99 a month. and for the Reception part it must be in your guys area cause were i live I NEVER EVER DROP CALLS and my friends say the same. Everyone says how clear my pictures come out and i am in my mid 20's so i talk on the phon all day long. my battery never dies. If you know anything about cell phones you should always charge your phone every night. I think all you other people are over exaggerating. LEARN HOW TO USE THE PHONE I BET YOU SEE THAT IT REALLY DOES WORK!!!",3
"Sound quality is poor.

Tried my new phone for three weeks. I used it to call some cell phones, home phones from different carriers and services. The Sound is just not good.[...]",0
"Avoid this phone (and possibly Samsung)

-- terrible voice quality-- ridiculously low battery life-- phone becomes hot (yes, hot) after 5-10 mins use-- can't remember if this phone ever finished a long (>10min) call without dropping signal.-- one of our phones stopped working after 4 months of use. Verizon salesperson says this is due to ""poor handling"" on our part. How do you handle a cell phone poorly? We had to buy another phone.Frankly this is my first experience with a ""picture"" phone, not sure if all picture phones are this bad. So I am not in a position to compare. My last Nokia with AT&T; lasted 3 years without dropping a call, and Verizon signal strength is supposed to be superior to AT&T; at least in the San Francisco Bay Area. My friends say Samsung clam shell model phones are best avoided, in general, i.e. unless you think screen saver is the most useful feature in a cell phone.",0
"ok phone

this is my first cell phone and i dont think it is the greatest but i think it is ok. it has a good picture quality and memory. u can take a 12 second video clip and make it ur backround. i dont really like the look or the phone though because it is very bulky. so i give this phone 3 stars because samsung has better looking phones for cheaper and they have the same options.",2
"One-time use and it doesn't look good

I bought a similar product from another website (for about the same price [$3]) and am somewhat displeased, though for the price, can't complain much. It did protect my phone when it fell, but the cheap, thin strap that holds the front and back covers together snapped, and now it fits even worse on the phone. Even before it broke, it didn't line up properly, as is accurately depicted in the photo. I'd pay a little more money and get something that works well and looks good.",0
"Okay case....

The opening in the case where the charger plugs into the phone is a bit small, this has me opening the case every time I put it to charge. The transparent plastic does not cover all the buttons, and has torn away from the main cover after a month's usage. The clip is too tight on my belt, i think a swivelling case would be better.",1
"Can't Beat The Price!

You can't beat the price on this phone case! It fits your Samsung A580 perfectly and has a belt clip and wrist strap for easy carrying. Plastic covers the screen and numbers on the inside as well as the little window on the front for time and number display and the quality is good for the price. I only have one complaint about this product. The plastic on the bottom covers your mic, so if you want to be heard by your callers, you're going to need to take a small, sharp pair of scissors and cut a hole. Once, I did that, I had no problems. Don't worry, the plastic doesn't tear or get ruined from the incision! Overall, I give this product 4 out of 5 stars.",3
"NOT good

Once you put this on your device, it is fine, but if you move it wrong way or try to remove it - you will have to replace it.",1
"Samsung Bluetooth Earhook Disaster

When I was reading reviews on the Samsung Bluetooth, it looked like the earhook might be a problem, so I ordered a spare.GOOD THING!They were both broken within 36 hours.I now use an earhook that I fashioned myself from a piece of #12 insulated wire. Too bad - Samsung makes a great Bluetooth - it shouldn't have to be a do it yourself project!",0
"It broke as soon as we took it out of the box! Why so fragile?

I thought it was gonna be a nice durable earhook, but it didnt last 2 minutes.. and it broke by barely touching it..",0
"Somewhat faster than keypad alone

The chatboard is almost the exact same size as the phone, a little thinner, and about 1/3 the weight. Those Ericsson engineers know how to make things weightless! One bad side effect of being small is that it's a little hard to hold/balance while trying to type fast.My biggest complaint is that they use rubber buttons instead of the plastic ones on the phone. The rubber buttons have a lot of wiggle to them, so I noticed that I end up using my fingernails to press them rather than just my fingertips as on the phone's keypad. This also causes me to type a little slower since I'm not sure I hit the key correctly. Also the 'Yes' and 'No' buttons are in too dark a color to easily read, but the rest are very clear.The other weird thing is that the keyboard seems to simply mimic the phone keystrokes, meaning that if you want to type a 'c', you press 'c' on the chatboard and then watch the phone cycle through 'a', 'b', and finally 'c'. The show is even longer when you type something like '!'.One awesome feature is that even thought the phone is scrolling along at it's own pace, there seems to be a decent buffer so it always catches up to me no matter how fast I try to go.The keypad is a standard QWERTY setup, so if you're familiar with a keyboard finding a key is fast, but you won't be able to use it like a full keyboard... this is strictly a two thumb, or one finger interface.One BUG is that I've had the thing go nuts several times repeating zeros or ones till the display fills. And the key wasn't stuck down. Another problem is that sometimes when I type a zero (or maybe two zeros fast), the chatboard types '+' instead.Overall the chatboard is still faster than using the keypad, even if you learn to use the phone's shortcuts with the volume slider. I'd estimate its about twice as fast. So for those who often need to send mail/SMS via their phone, it's worth it. The price is even right for the occasional chatter who likes toys.Integration to the phone is pretty good. You can even enter new phonebook entries with it.The WWW/Attach/Email/SMS fast keys are a little silly, at least in the US? They just start the phone is message mode, and each button adds its own undeletable prefix to your message. Maybe these features are more useful on another wireless service provider?Some advice: read the tiny instructions... there's a few important key combinations you won't figure out on your own.",3
"Incredible Snap-on Keybord For Ericsson T18 phones

This keyboard is one of the best removable keyboards I've Ever Used. I've used many portable keyboards such as ones for the Palm V and the handsping and none of them come close to the durability, versatility, and compact size of this keyboard.",3
"always have fully-charged 2nd battery

If you have more than 1 battery, this stand is great! While I am using my phone with battery #1, I am charging battery #2. When #1 run out, I will use #2 and charge #1 ... ergo, I always have a fully-charged 2nd battery! :-)This stand uses the small charger that came with your phone....END",3
"Item is not as described (no rear slot for spare battery)

I don't know what product the person who wrote the description and the other reviewer are describing, but this item does not have a "rear slot" and cannot charge a battery without the phone (at least not for the T28 World phone, it actually works with a whole bunch of different Ericsson models, including A2618, R310, R320, R380, R520, T20, T28, and T36, even though that's not what the description says). It's pretty obvious that it doesn't have a rear slot from the picture of the item, but I ordered it thinking that perhaps the picture was incorrect but it turned out that the description was incorrect.",0
"PDA Accessory

The product was okay. It was difficult to get the protector to line up on the device properly.",2
"More than pleased!

I received the product promptly (within 3-4 days). It was packaged well and undamaged. Upon opening the package, the charger works great and I am able to use my cell phone again. I'm very satisfied!",4
"FIVE stars...down to THREE.

When I first got the carrying case, I was really impressed by the sleek design, cool color, and good fit. The phone will snugly fit in there, even with the earpiece attached. That's what I would rated five-stars. But, that soon changed after using it for a couple of weeks. The color is fading especially around the edges. It is not that easy to clean the accumulated dust off the blue fabric. Also, the belt clip is now somewhat loose, allowing the case to easily fall off as you are getting out of your car. I guess as far as belt clips go, the Motorola StarTac Holster's clip is the best I've used because it "hooks" around the belt, not just "clips" on it. That is why I conclude with a three-star rating.",2
"Comfy, but not very secure.

When I first got this case, I was very impressed with it, in particular, the comfortable fit. It made it a lot easier to carry my phone around. No antennas jabbing you in the gut when you sit down. :)Unfortunately, there is a drawback -- the phone tends to slip out of the case rather easily...as a result, it has fallen off my belt a few times, and I am currently waiting for a replacement phone to be sent out. Perhaps a thicker battery (and thus a thicker phone) would solve the problem, but I may have to get another case that will hold my phone more securely.",2
"Looks good, but could be better in design and function

The case does the job of holding your T28. The blue color is a lighter shade of the phone. The case is actually a holster more than a case in the sense of case that stays on while you operate the phone -- you must remove the phone from the case (attached to your belt) to use the phone. It looks good, but the design is left to be desired.The design of the case causes the face of the phone facing out away from the body (with the antenna up.) With this design it would have been nice to provide a clear plastic face on the case to allow you to see the display without having to physically remove the phone from the case -- in the instance you receive a phone call, especially if you have the hands free device installed.Since there is no display on the case to see the display on the phone, a better design would have been to have the front of the phone face the person rather than away (antenna on the bottom.) The current design is inconvenient in the way you grab the phone from the case, the front of the phone faces your palm when you lift it up, forcing you to turn the phone around to see the display. This isn't all that easy to do in one motion with one hand on a phone that's quite small. I've found it the least cumbersome (with one hand) to grab the phone by the antennae to lift it up and turn it to face me, but I still need the phone to "slide" across the palm of my right hand to get to where my fingers can curl around and reach the button to flip open the phone. Overall, not very convenient for one hand use.The flip side in redesigning the case with the phone face facing your body is that the antennae would be on the bottom, causing more of the phone to be exposed and the case having less grip on the phone. Perhaps the fault is more with the phone itself, having the antennae on the right side of the phone rather than left.I would like to see a case that always stays on the T28 phone, such as the leather cases you always see nokias encased in, though it would appear to be impossible based upon the flip style of this phone.",1
"Great case

I love the small size of the Ericsson T28...and this case compliments it well. At first I didn't think I'd like the horizontal case, but I really like it. It keeps the phone close to your body while not jabbing the whole contraption into your hip. Its very comfortable. The phone easily slips in and out of the case, and stays in securely. The only thing holding me back from giving it a five star rating is the clip. It could be a little more secure. Sometimes it slips off the belt.",3
"Carrying Case for T-28

I believ it is a very nie case and handy; I would like to know if it is possible to import such carrying case to Malta.",4
"Nice looking but......

The Ericsson Classic Phone Carrying Case for Ericsson Phones is sharp looking but unfortunately it comes off your belt too often. The detachment takes place whenever you seat or kneel down. I was fortunate to feel it coming off and falling down on separate occasions. Unfortunately, I lost the carrying case just minutes after I had answered a call while driving. I didn't lose the phone, because I had put it in my jacket pocket while the carrying case remained attached to my belt. The carryig case must have come off when I stepped out of the car to pick up my kid from school. I went back to school grounds to look for it after I realized it had come off, but it was too late. Someone else had picked it up. I am glad my phone was not it.",1
"comes off your belt

I have two Ericsson brand cases (horizontal too). All of their cases use a belt clip which is not secure and can easily come off. Their clips do not have the part that hooks back up to prevent it from lifting off the belt. Other Ericsson non-OEM clips are much more secure.I use it as a protective case to keep the flip closed when I carry it in my briefcase. The leather is nice.",1
"A Perfect Match For T28

I enjoy using Ericson's products, they speak of quality and style and so does this elegant Case.",3
"GREAT!!!!!!

This is a wounderful case has a great belt clip. It has a nice sophisticated look. I would recommed you buy this item if you have an Ericsson T-28.",4
"Good case - should have used a magnetic-snap closure!

This is a very well constructed case, manufactured by Ericsson. It completely covers (and therefore protects) your Ericsson T28 or T39 phone, except for the antenna, which protrudes out of it. The only drawback in my opinion is that this case uses a velcro closure, which is noisy. I would have preferred a magnetic-snap closure, which is quieter. This is especially useful if you are in a meeting, and wish to divert an incoming call to voicemail. Since you need to open the case to get to the phone, the velcro is disturbing, a magnetic closure would be be much better.",3
"GREAT 2!!!!!

Always keeps your phone in a handy place. Easily accessible. Good protection for your T 28 phone also.",4
"Ultra Slim is an understatement

You really have to see this battery to believe how slim it is. Slip this battery into your T28 phone and the battery will be completely flush with the back of the phone. It won't bulge out like the other batteries. If you are interested in small size, so you can carry your phone unobtrusively in a pocket, then the relatively high price is worth it.The drawbacks of course are the high price and the relatively low battery life. Battery life is good enough that you can talk relatively often and still charge once a day. If talk time is your thing, get the 1400mah extended life battery instead.",3
"Good

It is a very nice and usefull battery. It lasts a long time. If you forget to charge one day you will have some battery left.",4
"Picture not same as shipped unit

The picture is different than the unit I received, which was a CLA-11. The connectors on both ends of the CLA-11 are different: the end that plugs into the cigarette adapter is much larger than what is shown in Amazon's picture, and the end that plugs into the phone is like the travel charger that comes with the T28.",2
"Works great.

I'm quite happy with this car charger. It's much faster than the old one I used for an earlier Ericsson CF388. Quite simply, it does what is supposed to.",4
"Almost perfect

The connector that fits to the phone has a pass-through port so you can still plug in an ear piece. Top notch construction. The only flaw is that the connector gets in the way of the T28's flip, so it only opens about 95% for me. It makes an unexpected slap sound when opened, until you get used to it. Obviously its no big deal, and doesn't affect the phone's use.One strange thing is the the phone beeps once in a while on its own (probably just a "Hello, I'm on" reminder feature?). For a while I thought the charger was getting loose, but it seems normal.",4
"Finally a "Handsfree system" that works!!!!

I purchased this item with reservations. Although, I knew that if we did not like the way it performed, we could return it.Let me start off by saying that I have purchased several "handsfree kits", and each one has been a huge disappointment.This kit did take several hours to install. And a word to the wise, if your not mechanically inclined, let a professional install if for you.Both my husband and I were thoroughly impressed with it. We even called each other and were barely talking above a whisper and the sound was crystal clear and we could actually hear each other. Those other "handsfree" kits have limited volume control. What's the purpose of having a handsfee kit if you cannot hear what the caller is saying. You can talk in a normal voice and be heard perfectly.I highly recommend this product and believe that you will not be dissappointed.",4
"Ericsson HCA-10/20 (Advanced HandsFree Car Kits)

I've owned this kit for over one year and just got around to installing it in my little commuter car (2000 Suzuki Swift).Although professionally installed the process only took about two hours. I installed an HCA-10 Advanced Hands Free Car Kit, an Ericsson HCE-10 External Handset, a PanaVice In-Dash mount specific to my model Suzuki and a glass mount external antenna. These accessories were installed to accommodate my Ericsson T28 handset but the kit will also accept a variety of Ericsson handsets including the new T39.Ericsson's engineering is usually advanced and this setup is no exception. Utilzing the T28 or T39 handsets the car kit is almost fully voice activated. I can (with one button touch) call upon 100 voice tags to place calls and can either choose to answer an incomming call or send it to my voice mailbox with only a voice command (no button touching). If the incomming call is a number stored in your voice tag files the incomming caller will be announced through the speaker (no staring at the handset LCD to figure out who's calling).I was given the choice of using the external speaker that is provided with the kit or routing the PCS phone audio through my car's factory speaker system. I chose Ericsson's speaker because routing the voice through the car speaker system required additional cable/hardware fabrication and install time (possibly up to 3 more hours). The included speaker works very well and it's volume is easily controllable.I added the HCE-10 Exrternal Handset as an afterthought but am glad I did. The handset, while not ""street legal"" in some municipalities has a two distinct advantages. It mutes the external speaker providing some privacy and the microphone in the handset is clearly superior to the remote microphone secured to my car's headliner.The remote microphone is sensitive to location and the road noise transmitted inside the car. The HCA-10 uses a simple elevated threshold algorithm which means it clearly hears only what is louder than the vechicle's background noise. The Suzuki Swift, while not as noisy as a truck, is still no Mercedes. The remote microphone works well at less than 45 mph in the Suzuki but clips off ""soft"" speech at freeway speeds. The HCA-20 is reported to have a better ""voice recognition"" component in it's noise cancelling algorithm which should improve conversations in noisy little cars.The kit comes with a ""simple"" music mute system (turns down the radio volume when the PCS phone is in use) but I've learned that many OEM car audio systems, including the Delco unit in my car, are not equipped with a ground interupt terminal on the back of the radio and once again you'll be forced to spend more time and money if you desire this added conveinence. On my installation the car audio system is muted by my right hand on the volume knob when the call comes in.All things being equally, Ericsson produces some of the most sophisticated handsets and their Advanced Car Kits are no exceptions. Now that they have teamed up with Sony I expect even more cutting edge products.Pro's - Almost totally ""hands free"". 100 voice numbers and true voice activated answering. External speaker has volume control and is loud enough to ""hurt"" your ears at full volume. No surprises for a professional (or amateur) installer.Con's - Mediocre noise cancelling algorithm on the HCA-10. All accessories for Ericsson car kits are expensive. Ericsson technical support, either by phone or e-mail, is very weak. Only one man at US tech support is knowledgeable on car kits and he is responsible for trainning all US commerical installers, training all technical support personel and researching all technical questions on all US accessories for all Ericsson products. Not much time to speak to end user on the phone.",3
"A world of difference!

I previously used a "made for Ericsson" Taiwanese hands free kit but my wife could not always hear me and we were constantly going back and forth with "can you hear me." Well, the original Ericsson hands free kit was on eBay for only $15.00 plus $10.00 shipping so I bought it. Took about 1 hour to install but what a difference. I can now hear properly and my wife said that it sounds like I am calling from my desk phone.Now if I could only figure out how to turn the radio off when I get or make a call. My radio does not have the automatic muting switch built in and I cannot find the Ericsson HCE-14 Advanced Music Mute anywhere.If you want or have to use handsfree in your car, this is a very good purchase.",4
"its ok, not great

My problem with the charger is the little plastic grips that hold the phone, within a month mine got bent and it was difficult to put the phone on. Maybe I torqued it too much when I removed the phone each time. Just a design flaw but one that makes it unusable or difficult to use.",1
"Smart Charger.

Knows that it's a charger and tells the T28 phone that it's hooked up and automatically changes the profile to home or office. It even keeps track of different cradles (home and office!)One warning if you have two T28's at home (e.g. husband and wife) keep track of which charger goes to which phone otherwise they keep trying to reset and override causing an error (a dollop of pink paint on the base of one of the chargers made it 'hers' and solved the problem.) Well worth the extra money over the ordinary travel charger.",4
"Does not come with AC Adapter/Plug

Just received this charger today in the mail. What...Ericsson did not make clear in their product description is that the desktop charger does not come with its own AC adpater which means that you need to use the travel charger that comes with your T28 phone. Although it is no big deal, it nevertheless is annoying to find out that you cannot leave the desktop charger at home and the travel charger at work!!!",2
"Excellent Work

I just place the phone in the cradle and after adjusting the profiles to Home when in charger and call forward, voila! It's done. Charges and forwards!",4
"Get Product for a Great Phone

Let me first of say that the T28W is a great phone, but one drawback to it being so small is that entering all the numbers you need into the memeory is very time consuming and clumsy at best. I got this cable a few days after I got the phone, after finally getting totally frustrated at having to fiddle with the tiny keypad to enter the data. Let me tell you this is a God send!!! It's just so much easier now updating my phone book and I'd recommend it for everyone with this phone.",4
"I gut the cable but where can I find the software ?????????

I gut the cable but where can I find the software to update my phone I did not find it on ericsson web site .... Please help",1
"Ericsson T28 Travel Charger

This is a duplicate of the charger that comes with the T28 World phone. It's a well-made device that is compatible with the desktop stand, but can also be used alone with the phone. The modular design allows compatibility with nearly any voltage and frequency mains(eg, 110V 60Hz, 220V 50Hz). While the insertion force into the phone seems at first a tad high, the connector is, in fact, sturdy and stands up to repeated connects and disconnects.",4
"Feather weight

I've never held a charger so light. Usually you feel the full weight of an iron-core transformer, but this feels like just an empty plastic housing. It really compliments the weight (or lack thereof) of the T28 phone... nice on a long trip. I've used it in the US and England without a problem (after I figured out how to remove it from the phone... you have to lift up, not pull).Note in England, they have they're own type of electrical outlet, but both of the hotels we stayed in had the right sized outlets in the bathrooms. The oulets were marked ""shaver only"", but it worked fine. I guess the European adapter supplied with the kit it really made for continental Europe. Luckily the English accommodate for their visiting neighbors.",4
"A decent car mount.

I have had many car mounts in my life, this mount from Ericsson proved to be a no brainer.It includes a swivel mount that rotates on two axis.The screws are designed to peirce the dash, so you might not want to use this one in a leased car.On the other hand, the mounting holes matched up perfectly with my prior mounting bracket.",4
"Ericsson Car Holder with Ball Joint for Ericsson Phone T-28

The phone holder performs well for the money. There should have been more hardware for different mounting situations.",3
"A decent car mount.

I have had many car mounts in my life, this mount from Ericsson proved to be a no brainer.It includes a swivel mount that rotates on two axis.The screws are designed to peirce the dash, so you might not want to use this one in a leased car.On the other hand, the mounting holes matched up perfectly with my prior mounting bracket.",4
"Great

This item is very goood. It has a lot of hours and it is very thin not the thinest but good. I like if i forget to charge it i still have battery left. I would recommend this product.",4
"decent, but not exceptional

I purchased this to replace a RAZR that was having ""issues"" just after the warranty expired. The Sony is not nearly as pocketable. It also does not get as good of reception as the RAZR but is generally acceptable. What I really don't like is that it doesn't have a dedicated hang up or call buttons. The controls on this phone are very difficult to use and you will need to read the manual even if your a teckie. By the way, the manual is so so; it didn't even mention how to use it with speaker phone! The music feature is stupid; you need proprietary headphones and the sound quality is awful! Still, it does seem to have good battery life and the screen is far superior to Motorola's especially in bright sunlight. Sound volume and call clarity are fine in most cases.",2
"as good as it gets: SE Z710i

this is the 2nd SE phone after T637, and this phone is just betterusing it with T-Mobile, it works pretty well as phone and modemvoice: the strongest part, the best sounding phone I ever used in 6 years, the speakerphone is OK, not so loudreception: another strongest part, with T-Mobile, it can get some weak signal when all other don't get signal at all; however, the antenna is located at the top back (where the loop is), touching this part will lose receptionoperation: typical SE style, pretty easy for SE users, 3 dedicated buttons: web, messaging, taskcam: excellent, even though it doesn't have auto-focus like K750 and K790, it looks pretty good, even it's better than nokia 6270bt: very easy to use and pair, with pc suite installed, file transfer and sync is just a piece of cake, the transfer speed is 300-400kB, this is the maximum of bt 2.0 speedscreen: the main screen is pretty bright, even I have to set the brightness down, animated standby screen is simply cool; external screen, however, is monochrome (it maybe a plus when using outdoors, the main is barely viewable under sunlight), it display info only, it's a kinda inconveient when doing self-picaudio player: I seldom use it because it doesn't support ogg vorbis, which I mainly use, streaming audio supports real only, no shoutcastconclusion: this phone is a pretty good phone for the price, quad-band is a must for Cingular users, fast EDGE modem for web and tetheringscore: I give it 95/100, there're some consrare memory card (M2), and it's not hot-pluggablelack of ogg vorbis and shoutcast supportno default USB mode (always asks when plug in, kinda annoying)",4
"Great little phone! but...

This phone form Amazon actully comes with the 64MB version of the Memory Stick Micro(tm) (M2(tm)) NOT the 512MB one pictured with the phone. It also feels a bit light in the bottom when you hold it open in your hand.. almost a hollow feel. But other that that this is a pretty cool little phone with a 2MP camera. It also seems to get really good reception as another reviewer has stated. The antenna is in the loop on the phone so you have to get use to not covering it with your finger. The way the phone is shaped you want to hold the phone with your index finger convering the loop which can lose reception...so you just have to remember that when talking to someone. The inside screen is really really bright! I turned it all the way down to save the battery and the phone is still bright like a normal cell. The Radio and song file drag and drop feature is cool too, especially if you ride the bus and listen to a lot of music.",3
"Perfect companion.

Srudy phone during all scenarios. MP3 player is great, no compatibility problems. The software supplied lets you replace your PDA with this phone. The camera is more than decent, (much like the 1.0-2.0 megapixel cybershot cameras of the nat so recent past) No problems what so ever, the design is rather smart and simple, without the lack of elegance. The flip-phone factor lets you talk comfortably, and safely with the antena safely away form your brain. The surface is a curious texture that seems to prevent any scratches. Tiny design details that make it a Sony product. AMAZING battery life, surprising for an MP3 phone.",4
"Couldn't be happier so far

I wanted an unlocked GSM/GPRS phone to replace my Cingular-brandedpalm Treo 750 Smartphone (at&t;/Cingular), which from the start I'd been wholly unimpressed with. I began longing for a mobile phone that was just a GOOD MOBILE PHONE, that didn't crash all the time (yes I mean you, Treo), and that didn't have aspirations to be something else, a hybrid phone/can opener/whatever. I was drawn to the entire new Nokia line, but their prices kept me away. I was slightly skeptical about the Sony Ericsson line's focus on music (I already have an iPod, thank you very much), but I liked the price point and the positive reviews made the choice much easier. Although I've only had the phone a couple of days, and it's technically not supported by Cingular, my service provider, I seem to be continually wowed by this phone: it's design, call quality, features, abundance of free ""themes"", games and add-ons (especially in comparison to the paltry offering for the Treo) all make me think I definitely made the right decision with the Sony Ericsson Z710i. I'm even getting use out of the FM radio.",4
"great phone

Hey this is a great phone. I have had it for a week now and it works flawlessly. I have never owned a Sony Ericsson phone before but I am really happy. The Camera is awesome and the call quality is clear and it gets great reception. Definetly a phone to pick up if you are looking for a new one.",4
"Great Phone but the reminders are not repeated....

This is a great phone with cool multimedia features. It has a built in FM Radio but you have to use the supplied head set that has a unique adpater, meaning you cant use anything else. I was hoping that I could use this phone to replace my HP PDA but whe the reminders come up they dont repeat themselves so if you dont hear the reminder you will not be notified again. The vibration is not very hard meaning sometimes you cant feel it if it was in your pocket. The coolest thing I found about it was you can record phone call conversation with ease.",3
"a good phone, but there are some flaws...

hello readers, in this product review, i'm gonna talk about the sony ericsson z710i. so i'll try my best to break it down and such. here i go...first and foremost, this phone operates under the GSM networks, such as tmobile and at & t (cingular). so those who want to bring this to sprint or verizon will have no such luck.secondly, if you look at the official product review, it would likely mention that it comes with a 512mb memory card. unfortunately, it's just not true. as i comes with a 64mb card. if you read other reviews, you would likely know of this. if not, well now you know.for some odd reason, the outer screen of the phone isn't colored, but maybe sony has a method for it's madness, perhaps?now, i can't always bash this phone for it's shortcomings, as it does have some redeeming qualities:appearance- i admit, one major reason i got this puppy was cause it's a pretty looking phone. the black/grey like color with the silver trim is quite a sight to behold. when you open it up, the buttons light up in a nice blue color, andaesthetics- (did i spell it right?) as for how the phone feels on your hands? well it is a bit thick, even by today's slim as a slice of paper standards. but for users who have dealt with sony ericsson phones, it feels quite alright. but one major flaw is to access your memory card, you have to remove the battery case. and since it's not exactly a very popular phone, it's not very easy to find accessories for it.battery life- pretty good actually, i've gone for hours vibing to the music i jammed into it. (i forgot to mention, but i bought a 1gb memory card for about 20 bucks, giving me a lot more room for video clips and music.) and the call time? i don't really notice, but i can assume it's somewhat reasonable.call quality- i can't really give it that much of a good score. maybe it's just my luck, (or my network) but some calls come out garbled. but if you hang up and call again, you'd get better resultscamera- not very good actually. sure it takes 2 megapixel photos, but the quality is not the best sony can offer. (my sister's sony w810i has a much better camera) but at least it comes prepped with some decent photo editing software in it. it can also shoot video. again, not good, but something is always better than nothing. oh yeah, before i forget, it has no flash.software- i actually like the software for this one. the navigation buttons are customizable to a point that you can for example: press up to activate your bluetooth signal, press left to open your calendar, or press down to start playing video games. the music application is okay, but like i said before, sony has done better in this field before.internet- unfortunately, i can't rate this because i don't use it.overall- not a bad phone at all, but i'm sure you can find something better from sony. (like the w810i for example)hope i helped...",2
"Flaky Bluetooth

For all good about this phone read the other reviews. The BT is really flaky for me - I have 3 other BT devices that exchange contacts between each other flawlessly, not so for this phone. Very often it just says ""Can't add contact"". I almost decided to return it and try another copy but the price really went up since I bought it, so I'll probably just keep it.UPDATE: I just got back from UK where I used this phone with prepaid T-Mo UK SIM card. Everything worked great, I had coverage literally everywhere (I was mostly in London and around it)",2
"Great phone....

For 235 bucks you wont find a better phone...by the way, the mp3 files sound great...now i dont need to carry my mp3 player, this phone do the job...just buy a bigger card, the 1 GB Memory stick micro works for me..",4
"Nice

This unlocked phone is very nice. I think it is better in silver color than black color...It is my best phone.",4
"For It's Price It's Not Bad ...

well its a nice phone no doubt ..for its price for a 2003 smartphone its very nice indeedbut the problem of the joystick in the middle is a tad bit odd ...you push it down for a ""select button""but some times it dosnt always work ...but it is a nice phone ...i like tha capability of the expandable sd card ... don't buy a sd card thats over 1gig big other wise you will have to format a 2or4 gig SD card to the FAT32 file system Vs. the FAT file system for 1 gig and below...",3
"Don't buy it (zero stars)

Don't waste your money, yes it fits on the celular thread but it is not the same design and after less than a month using it it doesn't remain up.",0
"It Just Works

Better than original? Probably not. But as good, and that's all I wanted as a replacement for one that somehow got lost.",4
"perfect if your phone stops charging

get a 2nd battery and this is perfect. dont have to wait for your phone to charge. change the battery quick and you waiting by an outlet for your phone to charge. battery fits fit in the charger too and you can charge a battery and charge your phone with a battery in it also.",3
"For my Droid incredible

Works great, got me the 1750Mhz battery from sedio so the size of the phone stays the same and I got longer battery, this charges my spare while the other battery is in the phone. its been great no complaint so far, keep in mind I don't put the phone on this at all, I just charge the second battery with it, so that I have a full battery ready to go.",4
"Not Bad

It seems to work well for what it is. Both batteries fully charge and ur phone is secure in the cradle. Only had it for 2 weeks and it still works. Only gripe is the charging lights on the equipment are very bright at night. I put some eletrical tape on both of them and problem fixed.",3
"Loving this casing!

I had bought a classy looking leather sleeve for my phone, but discovered that i was unable to make pictures with the phone in the sleeve. The sleeve is also bulky, which I don't like.I came across this boxwave suit and it adresses both problems. No bulk and picture taking ability.",4
"Exactly what I wanted

The case is very thin profile... Omnia 7 is a very slippery phone... Its designed in such a way that for me at least it slips out once in a while... This improved the grip ten folds and I like the feel now of the phone with a firm grip... The other thing I like about it is that it doesn't ruin the look of the phone which other silicon cases do (which I purchased before I bought this one)",4
"Works fine

I was a bit apprehensive when ordering this since I know that sometimes the fit would be loose or slack. But the BoxWave fit - well - like a glove. Snug and firm and I can still access volume, power, camera buttons. Of course the case does hide the buttons a bit and you do lose some of the tactile fidelity when attempting to depress the buttons but that for me is a minor issue.Recommended.",3
"Poor Fit and Overpriced

I should have listened to the negative criticism for this case.....it's quite bulky and poor fit......I am processing the return of this crap!! Please avoid this!! This is really junk if you ask me! Enough said!",0
"Good Case

This is a good case, I like it!Yes, It'll make the hardware buttons hard to press, but on the other side it protects your phone and the valuable screen. I really like it. The only thing I don't like is that after the seller send the item, I lost it (and DHL keeps telling me that is in transit), but it arrived like a week after.4 stars because indeed is a little overpriced",3
"OverPriced..

This case is overpriced for what it does. IT stretched after just 3 times of removing it and putting it back on. Makes majority of the hardware buttons very hard to press and kiss your auto focus good bye after you put this case on.Its worth it if its priced and around $5. Also it took the shipment almost a month to arrive.",1
"Cover

Very nice looking but stretches when you remove it from the phone a lot of times, and the audio doesn't fix with this",3
"Samsung Omnia 7 GT-i8700 DuoSuit (Jet Black)

This case makes your camera button useless. It's impossible get a good picture because the plastic don't let you use the autofocus. Loses the sensibility.Try to find another thing.",1
"Perfect fit!

I love my BoxWave skin/case. I find that my Droid Razr is a little bit difficult to hold because of its large size, but this case makes it so much easier to grip. It fits perfectly. It's easy to get on, but it's very snug and could never accidentally come off.The cutouts are placed perfectly, too, except there is a set of raised holes at the bottom of the back of the case, and I don't know what that's for. I read in the review for another skin that the hole at the bottom right on the back of the Razr is a microphone, but this case covers that hole, and it doesn't seem to affect the recorded sound quality when shooting video (so maybe that's not a microphone).The textured grips on the side of the case kind of obscure the color of the phone (making the purple on mine less visible, unfortunately), and I would have rather had the whole case clear (rather than being three-fourths frosted on the back), but I'm otherwise very, very happy with this skin/case. It perfectly suits my needs (making my phone easier to grip, giving it protection if dropped, and making it possible to set my phone face-down without the screen touching the table). I would definitely buy it again (especially at the current price of $8).",4
"lightweight

I like this cover. It doesn't add bulk to your phone. You can enjoy the light weight and thin features of the phone with this attractive cover. It also makes the phone easier to grip so you're not as likely to drop the phone. I would give it 5 stars but the cover doesn't provide coverage for the jacks and portals.",3
"Extended Battery & Door

The battery and door did not fit my RAZR V3, even though the picture shown was a V3, not a V3C. I returned it for a full refund.",0
"Talk forever...

Great product, great vendor. SF Planet provided good communications with quick responses to inquiries, and prompt shipping. Items delivered were as described. The extended battery, with the required extended battery cover, provides exceptionally long standby and talk times, and my previous one had a very long lifetime. I highly recommend both the motorola battery/cover and the vendor ""SF Planet"".http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-V3c-OEM-Lth-Batt/dp/B000HTQ210/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m;=A19R3BN6ZSO9A1&s;=electronics&qid;=1279572432&sr;=1-1",4
"Poor signal reception

The sad part about this replacement antenna is my BROKEN antenna gets a better signal reception than this new antenna. I don't know if it is simply defective but I have never had dropped calls so frequent on my i730 while at home. Mind you I have a headset attached to my phone and hold the phone up. I used to typically have 4 bars of signal previously and now average about 1-2 bars. I can switch to the broken antenna and get 3 bars. I plan to purchase an OEM antenna replacement for this.",1
"Very Pleased

The item was affordable and exactly what I needed. It was shipped promptly and arrived sooner than I had anticipated.Thanks Amazon!",4
"Didn't work

I ordered this to replace my antenna on my Motorola i730 phone and it did not fit. The threads were not compatible with the phone, and the threaded fitting was too long in comparison to the original piece. Also, the picture shows a black antenna and the one I got was grey...Don't buy this!",0
"Sony HBH-DS970 okay with the right thing

I really think that this is a pretty decent unit. I love how the earbuds feel and sound. I ride a motorbike and this worked well in that application especially since I could tuck the microphone at the edge of my helmet and still have good accesss to the turbo button. It was a bit difficult to pair at first, but worked great after I succeeded. It worked great for the phone and not so great with my Katana DLX in phone MP3 player (I blame most of that problem on the MP3 player and its Bluetooth interface). Make sure the unit you are pairing this with is as good of quality as the DS970 or you'll be sorry. I tried it with my son's LG Musiq and it sounded a lot better although it still had a few continuity problems.",3
"Not for everyone but good features.

I used to have Motorolla S9 bluetooth and used it primarily with my HTC Mogul PDA-phone. Comparatively the range of signal on the Motorola bluetooth was 5 times stronger. but when in range the Sony bluetooth had way better sound quality considering the superb headphones. Also I'm not big on the over the neck design when I'm on the bike it constantly keeps hitting my chest and I had to strap it somewhere!PROS:Good sound quality for listening to music, microphone quality is awesome when used for making phone calls. battery power is pretty good. the display is also bright.CONS:using the buttons are kind of hard to figure out sometimes.Sound is weak, almost can not hear when the environment is noisy.the over the head design is good for gym until you are using machines and have put your head down on a bench.Your ears are bound to be in pain after a 1 hour use.",3
"Not Good Enough

Sound Quality Great,earbud comfort Great, Range Poor, Battery Life Poor, Recharge connector should be standard to be able to charge via car lighter.",1
"Good sound, medium reception, satisfactory batteries

The first time I used my new DS970s ""for real"" was yesterday, while studying at the library. The sound was good (I'm no crazy audiophile, but I listen to enough music to know bad sound), but the reception was a bit choppy at times. Even though it was less than 20cm from my phone (SE G900), when I wrapped my fist around the DS970, the music stopped. However, I think that may be my phone's weak BT signal, and not the headphones' fault.I also used it to make calls (No complaints there!) and to listen to music from my PC. The sound from the PC was great (I'm even considering using them as headphones for watching movies regularly), and there was no noticeable sound lag when watching videos.Battery time was good, IMHO. While I was studying, it lasted for about 5 hours of music.The one thing that might be annoying is that if you want to use it as a headset for anything other than your phone (i.e. Using it with Skype or something), you need to pair it every time you make the switch. I wish SE would make it possible to pair its Headset profile with multiple devices (You can use it as the phone's headset while listening to music from the computer. That is not a problem).Also, if you're multilingual, note that the screen probably won't display any non-English letters. It doesn't show any Hebrew letters. That's too bad, because it's probably an easy fix for SE.All in all, I feel it's worth the price.",3
"the item works pretty well

i think that the sony ericcson stereo headset works like a charm i love it for when i am driving",2
"Needs to be re-designed...big time!

Ok, straight to the point:I use this bluetooth set with my sony ericsson i500S and:Pros:1. The stereo sound is amazing, but it can not be changed to anything else.2. Nice small screen that displays song playing and who is calling.3. Ear pieces do stay in ears very well and comfortably.Cons:1. When used as a hands-free set the sound (your voice) that goes out is horrible. People I talk to using this piece complaint that they have hard time hearing me. Believe me, it has nothing to do with the reception.2. While listening to music and a call comes in you hear a horrible beeping sound, which can not be turned off, that's very annoying. Even when you get just a text message while listening to music it rings, which is not as annoying as the beeping, but it is not necessary.3. Battery life is not that great. You only get about 2-3 (straight) hours of music play back.4. The actual piece (where screen and buttons are located) does need a clip so that you can clip it onto your shirt or jacket.5. Way too much money for a bluetooth whose of all features, only one is awesome....the stereo sound.My advise....do your research and find something better.",1
"Just okay, not fantastic.

I've had some problems with static off and on when using it with my verizon phone and with my Ipod. It will also cut in and out on me, and or the sound will be garbled at times.",2
"Could be better

I did like the easy way to connect, not only to pc or to the celular. I wonder if the music quality could be better",3
"Phenominal Investment

This phone was a great investment for me. I was a bit worried because I didn't know many other people who had it, but I am so glad that I bought it.The phone is loaded with features, very dynamic and is sleek in design. The camera is decent. The bluetooth works really well. It just needs better ring tones. It also gets great reception which is really important.",4
"OPPSSSS..............

After I order the product they send me an email about after five days and told me that they dont have the product in their stock. R u kidding ... u should have check ur stocks before u advertise on the internet and charging my card. They return my money but I needed that phone to gave some one but I wasnt able to get the phone. That was messed up and I will never buy any product from this seller in my damm life. I promise it?",0
"Simple Camera Phone

If your not a phone fanatic then this phone is very suitable for you. It has good features for the simple user who may not know this phone can do these things. The only fault I found is that it did not come with external memory. Other than that nice. And nokia has good battery life.",3
"Gift to daughter Nokia 6126

Daughter is very happy with the Nokia 6126. Now, little sis is demanding one. Very nice phone.",3
"Nice phone, but some bad flaws

I like parts of the phone, but the flaws are so large, I wish I bought a different one. I'm not a fancy text-messenger or want all these super features, I just want a phone that's easy to use, that has a clock, and can do the occasional photo or text message.What I do like:1. I like the inside layout/buttons. The buttons on the inside of the phone are easy to see, easy to press.2. Nice bright display inside.3. Clock display on the outside panel.What I don't like:1. The stupid design of putting buttons on the side of the phone. You can't pick it up or hold it without pressing these buttons. I'm constantly changing the volume accidentally or turning on the camera - and then I have to change the volume back and turn off the camera. What a poor design choice.2. The battery life. If you don't use the phone (like if it is just sitting on your desk), it is great. It lasts a long time. But if you actually talk on the phone, it drains the battery like crazy. I brought it with me when I went into labor. After the birth, it was doing fine. Full battery charge (according to the meter) but it was solid dead after a 1-2 hour conversation with my sister.3. Not sure what I did, but the covering on the lens for the camera was cracked pretty immediately. I had my old Nokia bar phone for 2 years and it never cracked. Maybe it was something I did, or maybe this one is not as durable.Anyway, it works fine. I've had a few more dropped calls on this one than my old Nokia 3220 though.",2
"I love this phone!

This is a great phone and has everything I want. I love the button that opens the phone as it is very helpful for one-handed use. The only criticism is that the camera button along the right side is very sensitive and is activated easily when fishing for the phone in a purse or pocket. This button is flush with the case. I would rather activate the camera after opening the flip. Also, the profile button on the same side of the case seems useless as you have to open the flip before you can actually choose the profile. Otherwise, the phone is coolio!",3
"Great Phone But.....

I bought a Nokia 6126 in December of 2006. It was a great phone but it has one major flaw. The internal LCD is very fragile. It does not have any kind of hard surface on it. It's like touching a LCD computer monitor. I had the phone in my pocket with some loose change. A coin worked its way between the interior screen and the keypad. In the course of about an hour it ruined the screen and the phone will not work. I sent it to be repaired and they wouldn't cover it under the warranty and wanted $160.00 to repair it. I told them to forget it. I ate the cost of the phone and purchased a Sony Ericsson W810i.",0
"Love this one...

We have used this particular model cell phone for a few years and we love it. When one of our phones died, I was very pleased that I could order a new (not used or reconditioned) one. This seller's delivery was prompt. I recommend this seller.",4
"Excellent buy

This phone replaced one that I already had. The product arrived early much to my surprise. All features on the phone were as expected. The only puzzling thing is that it has a ""fido"" theme by default.",4
"great phone

I have had nokia phones for many years- I love this phone- I got it FREE with an upgrade with ATT- the camera is great and clear - I have only had a problem with the battery after 16 months- recently, I have dropped the phone numerous times and I can only use it with a headset or speakerphone- trying to negotiate with ATT for new contract - but as usuall they are pushing me a it too much for a more expensive package-walmart also sells unlocked cell phones which you can use with your sim card- never knew this easy and cheap-",3
"I expect more from Nokia

I didn't buy from this seller, so maybe he/she has somehow found better quality phones than what I have in my pocket, but I doubt it.My intended use for this piece of equipment is as A PHONE. I'm not sure why I would care more about the camera than I do about the sound quality. It's not very good. I have a Nokia 6102i that has wonderful voice quality. This one doesn't come close. Yes, the 6102i is not even available anymore - mine is old, but I won't give it up until it quits working. If it was available, I would replace this one with another one. I am now in search of something to replace this one with, because when you use a phone for business you want your customers to be able to make out what you are saying.I had to return the first phone (purchased from Radio Shack) - we thought there was something wrong with it because if you let the battery die you can't turn it on again unless you pull the battery out and put it back in. But this one does the same thing. I wrote the manufacturer an e-mail but they didn't respond. But really the sound quality is what gets me. I can live with the battery trick.The signal is probably average for an internal antenna phone. I carry them both, and my 6102i has a MUCH better signal.My suggestion - shop around a little more. Only get this phone if it is the only Nokia that they will give you for free. Don't pay for it. Nokia makes some good stuff. I am at the point where I won't own a phone that isn't a Nokia. I've been carrying them for 15 years. But this one is definately not their best work. That is, if you are looking for a PHONE and not a camera, or a music player, or a nice display. If those are all you care about, check out the other reviews who address these things, because I don't care about them.",2
"Nokia 6126 cell phone-nice

Received phone on time,nice phone updated the miro card to a 2gb. Dont use the internet,music player sounds great,camera is great. I add T-mobile and the minutes are good. Very nice phone for the money,I have nothing bad to say about it. It`s the first phone i have owned. Later i`am going to get the bluetooth head set,speaker phone works great. Nice phone i`am very happy with it.",4
"Good phone

I found this phone quite nice. The speaker phone is quite loud, and the screen is large and bright. The button to flip the phone open with one hand is very usefull, although I dont know yet how durable it is. I bought this phone especially because it is a quad band, for good international coverage while travelling, for the speaker phone and because it looked like a good Nokia clam shell. I am happy with all these functions. The battery drains quickly if you use the speakerphone (as with most models) so it would be good to keep a spare.",3
"Nokia!! Is it Nokia??? Well that's too bad...

I'm a Nokia fan. Always buy nokia phone.Have 2 of these. Same problems on both.First of all - what's up with the paint????It started peeling off in about a week, leaving ugly scrapes and traces of paint. Okay - I could live with that, I just peeled it off totally.Now it looks ugly. Period.Now I can't hear well. It's not me - it's the phone.So now looking for a new one to replace.Ai ai ai NOKIA....bad one!",1
"Nokia 6126

The Nokia 6126 Pros:texting on keypad is fastexternal screen is bright and largekeys are slightly raised for good tactile feelExcellent Internal Screen resolution and color depth.Press button to openSlim enough to shirt pocketReliable on call signalMusic player can be used while multi-tasking other phone operations without slowing down software.When using headphones with a Nokia adapter, audio quality is very good.Micro SD slot under back cover, where you don't have to remove the battery.Pairs well with Bluetooth devicesFast power up and power down timesNokia 6126 Cons:poor placement of exterior, volume - power - camera - rocker buttons, not tactile enough to feel, you have to visually find them most of the times.Needs a side access for micro SD cardno back light timer adjustmentBattery talk time and standby time is not good.Navigation speed through menu is just O.K. Faster than Motorola, slower than Samsung.Speaker phone audio quality is not as good as with other phones. (High frequency audio drop off) Speaker volume is just O.K.Ear piece volume is slightly low, and needs to be centered just in the right spot over ear canal to hear.Camera photo quality is not good, (video noise)Using the low light option seems to reduce video noise at the expense of slow shutter speed.Still image color is not accurate.Can't categorize music play lists",3
"Nokia 6126 a decent phone but poor battery life

I received this phone from my brother (he used to work for Nokia in Texas) because my other phone broke (nokia 6102i) and my contract with Cingular was for another year (yeah, it sucks).Background: I was not eligible for the upgrade yet, so that meant I had to purchase a phone at retail price (without the contract) which would have run up upwards of $300 and more. So I got this phone (unlocked) as a gift, and the switch-over was relatively easy and trouble-free. I copied my address book from the 6102i onto the SIM card, and when I moved the SIM card to the 6126, the address book was there (taa-daa!). What I was not able to move were the photos I snapped with the old phone. Those I had to send via email, which I saved onto a microSD card and then was able to move to the 6126 (it has a microSD slot, which read the 1Gb card easily).Features: I have always liked Nokia. This phone is no exception (except one which I will discuss later). It is a clam (ie. flip) phone and is almost as slim as (but slightly lighter than) my Motorola RAZR. I like the menu layout of the Nokia. The camera is up to 1.3 Megapixel resolution (settings of 1,024x1,280, 960x1,290, 600x800, 480x640, 240x320, and 120x160). The photos are decent in daylight, but not too great in poorly-lit areas (but that goes for every camera phone I've ever encountered).I like the black and silver coloring. No external antenna (sweet). The button on the side to open it is extra (not necessary). The internal display is nice and large, and colorful. I like the navigation keypad. The textured covering on the rear flap is different (I like it, and is about 50-50 with my friends).There were plenty of hands-free features. There's a speakerphone, which is loud enough to be used outside, Bluetooth for connecting to a headset or for sending files, as well as voice dialing and commands. There is POP3 and IMAP4 e-mail support, audio messaging for sending voicemails directly to another cell phone, and USB cable support (I haven't used this yet).There is a large 1,000-contact phone book has room in each entry for five phone numbers, e-mail and Web addresses, a job title and a company name, work and home street addresses, a birth date, etc. The SIM card can hold an additional 250 names. Other extras include standard stuff: vibrate mode, text and multimedia messaging, calculator, voice recorder, a calendar with reminders, notepad, stopwatch, and an alarm clock.Hands-free features were plentiful, as well. There's full Bluetooth for connecting to a headset or for sending files, plus voice dialing and commands and a speakerphone. For hard-core emailers, there is also POP3 and IMAP4 e-mail support.I tested the quad-band GSM phone in San Francisco/Bay Area using my existing Cingular wireless service. I got the same quality as the old Nokia 6102i phone. Call quality was decent.Now, for the negatives. A minor drawback with the design is that the MicroSD card slot is located behind the battery cover. Although, you don't need to remove the battery itself, but you do need to remove the cover. My other beef is with the battery life. The 6126 has a rated talk time of 3.4 hours and a promised standby time of 10 days. When I maxed out the talk time, I got about 3.5 to 3.75 hours talk-time (impressive). Because I am always on the phone, it is hard to guage the standby time. However, when I paired and activated the Bluetooth, and connected with a Nokia BH-900 earpiece (By the way, the BH-900 earpiece is sub-standard compared to the Motorola HS850, but that is another review altogether) that is when I got a feeling about the battery life in standby. For half a day of minimal use (20 min max), and standby the rest of the day my battery is now at 20-25% capacity. When I turned off Bluetooth, I was able to go a full day with some use and still have over 50% battery capacity. So it seems that when the Bluetooth feature is activated it is eating up more battery juice (which makes sense). I have yet to find a control that tells the phone to automatically turn off Bluetooth when there is no active device around.Conclusion: The Nokia 6126 is a nice phone with many features. I only gate it 4-stars because of the battery life. This is a must, especially for a frequent traveler (like me) or those who use the phone/Bluetooth earpiece a lot. Nokia has to improve on the battery life, and this is easily done with a patch to automatically turn off Bluetooth when there are no Bluetooth devices around.",3
"Did not work well with Cingular in Detroit

I am a bit of a phone nut and love Nokia products. After using a Nokia 6230b with Cingular in Detroit and Virgin Mobile in England for over 2 years, I decided, now that Nokia offers a quad-band phone, it was time to upgrade.Phone arrived on time and seemed like a very quality piece. Beautiful screen, well put together, etc. I used it for a few days and a few charging cycles. Here is what I found:-Very poor battery life. I could not go a whole day on a charge with heavy use-Very poor call quality. I could not carry on a converstation with people as the sound would cut in and out, ever with a full signal. I swapped my SIM back to my old 6230b and everything was fine.-You need to position the phone just right on your ear or you cannot hear the caller on the other end at all.-I learned that I really do not like flip phone (why are most phone flip anyways?)-Don't really like the ultra small signal and battery meters-I like Nokia's original test message input interface better than the new setup on 6126So, I returned the phone. Amazon was great to work with and I got a credit quickly. I will buy from them again.Yes, it is possible that my phone was faulty handset, causing the bad call quality but I did not want to go through the hassel of getting another one. Plus, some of the other negative told me it is not the phone for me.Plus, the whole experience reminded me that the candy bar 6230b is one of Nokia's best phone ever (just needs quad-band)...Now I just need to search for a quad-band candy bar Nokia to replace the 6230b...eventually.... Maybe a Nokia E50...",1
"Awesome phone for the price.

Got the phone brand new for like $180. It's just sweet.It's stylish (It does look way better than it appearred in the default image.)It's powerful (Web surfing, built-in MP3 player-very good quality).It's handy (You can sync with your computer and get the images, tones, wallpapers, screensavers, etc. for free. Unlike many other phones which bound to the carrier, only allow you to purchase them from the carrier with outrageous price).The price is high. But it well-worth it. It's a quad-band. It's great for international travelers. You aint bound by any 2-year lengthy contract (ones that if you terminated, they would charge you like 200 bucks as for T-Mobile). Unlocked phones are pay-as-you-go phones. No more future fees.Some people complain about poor battery life. I think they should change the battery. Chances are theirs may be defective.Hmm, anything else? Oh yeah, this phone is not a everyone-has-one kind of phone like the Motorola RAVZ, so enjoy being cool.Very good reception. I always have 5-bar signal.Very good voice quality. You don't even have to use the speakerphone because the normal mode is loud enough.The phone is a decent-budget one considered it's for high-end users phone. Among its family, the 6131 is better (only radio feature added, no more no less), but the radio is ridiculously expensive, you'll have to pay like 40 bucks more (for what? a radio? Hello?). The 6133, as everyone know, is a disaster because it's crippled by T-Mobile. The 6126 is a no-brainer.And last but not least. It's a Nokia.",4
"Phone Great but Cingular-AT&T customers beware

First off I really like my new phone, but it did take a while to get used to after having Motorola's for the last 4 years. Battery life is the universal complaint and the reason for 4 stars.Cingular and AT&T; customers be forwarned, the company does not like that you can buy unlocked phones. Customer service stinks. I could not send multimedia messages and was informed since I did not buy from them, they could do nothing. And that my phone was junk, send it back and buy from them. I had researched this phone to make sure it was compatable in my area and was sold here also( for $50 to $100 more) and was unlocked.Thanks to an AMAZON rep. I was referred to the Nokia website and I had my phone running in less than a minute! Thank you amazon. and Nokia website is great also! Cingular-GET OVER IT! This is one of many reasons I will never renew a contract with your company.I am a work from home mother of 2. Not too tech savvy, but am trying to keep up. Love to text and MM message. But mainly got phone for camera and are satisfied.",3
"WOW SUPER LOUD SPEAKERPHONE

on the Suncom network here in Fayetteville, NC and my call quality 28314 is EXCELLENT. period. the inside display is BRILLIANT...i mean you upload any of your photographs and the display is so photo realistic because of the 24bit (16 million- One byte (eight bits) per channel gives 256 (28) intensites for each of the channels which gives 16,777,216 colors for each pixel (often approximated as 16 million despite the fact that it's closer to 17 million). The human eye is popularly believed to be capable of discriminating between as many as 10 million colors. so if you ever wanted to carry all your personal photos from your digital camera to show off this is awsome now you will need to buy the usb adaptor cable separetly so its best to buy at the same time. no Infrared...but the cable is cheap like 6 bucks...also you will ahve to buy a micro SD card up to 2 gb for storage.ok so what made this phone so above else is the sound of how loud it is...even when i hookup my jabra BT250v or BT150 its SO LOUD i have to lower the volume rocker ...and the speakerphone my god...also this run symbian s60 3rd edition so its really fast...compared to my last NOKIA 6230i...which had issues...but call quality was great...now the worst part...the batter talk time is really that reported 3 hours something....so if you talk alot get yourself a car travel or expect to at least plug in every other day...i love it mainly for that awsome internal screen...and sound quality..the camera was better then my cousins motorola razor but not as good as my old nokia 6230i...i know its 1.3 megapixels for all of them but for some reason they are not all equal....lets see if your Tmobile their version is the 6133 but its reported that it has 48 polyphonic sounds vs this version of 64. and this version doesnt have an fm radio nor a infrared. but if you want that then the 6131 european version has it...but its a european spec model so the battery charger is bulky and needs a 220 adaptor(cheap)well its a great phone and i think its also better then the sony w810i which i used as a loaner phone...speakerphone quality and sound quality could not TOUCH THE NOKIA 6126...I SWEAR IT...NOT TO MENTION the screen...couldnt come close...",4
"Battery Life Offsets Phones Great Features

Two month update: Battery capacity is really pathetic. Lucky if I can go two days without a charge under very light usage conditions. With just a few calls a day plan on charging every day. If I had it to do over again, I'd get a phone like the Moto V235 my wife got - much, much better battery life.Three month update: Black rubberized paint on phone peeling off. Expect this to happen on all these phones. Definitely like the Moto V235 better. Its much more durable.The 6126 is a nice voice phone upgrade - providing you only use it less than an hour per day. It has a bright display, tactile large buttons and an elegant style. Voice quality is quite good both reception and transmission. And the menu can be easily customized to quickly get to those features most often used. Signal sensitivty seems as good as my old Nokia 3595 which was well designed as a phone. It also acceptable for occassional web surfing and MP3 player usage.What this phone is not:For heavy web usage - battery capacity and display size both too small. Get an IPhone or equivalent large screen display device.For constant music playing - again battery too small.For someone with hearing or vision issues - the icons and print font size are quite small making them hard to see. The alarms and phone rings aren't that loud meaning you may not hear them if the phone is in a pocket/purse or noisy environment. The battery vibrator does help. This is a phone for discret usage like a quite restaurant. Reception voice level isn't that loud but you can turn on the speakerphone which is more that loud enough.For constant conversational use with Bluetooth - again its a battery life issue.For someone looking for Mil Spec durabilty - the inside screen has no hard protective cover making it susceptible to damage if thrown into a purse or pocket with other small hard items floating around. While the phone seems well constructed, I wouldn't chance dropping it too often. This is an elegant device like a fine watch.Similar to a sports car, the 6126 does a limited number of things exceptionally well - but it is high maintenance and doesn't have the range of functionality of a minivan. And for $190 it is quite expensive for a voice phone replacement which really doesn't compete with a true smart phone device. (I got mine for $60.)I like the fact that the SIM card and Micro SD are protected under the back cover. It may entail one more step to access, but how often do you really need to pull out either?To get the best use of this phone make sure to turn on all power saving features and make good use of menu short cuts to avoid lengthy periods with the bright screen on. This really eats up battery life.One other point, make sure to lock the keyboard after use. This way the buttons on the side of the phone don't activate various features leading to even shorter battery life and unintended usage.And finally don't hold the phone by the bottom. That is where the antenna is and you'll degrade both the signal sensitivity and battery life with your hand. Hold it by the hinge area of the phone.Expect about 2 days of battery life with maybe one hour of phone usage per day. Get a car charger for less than $10. It is cheap insurance to ensure you have a charge.",3
"Screen has gone crazy

I liked the Nokia 6126 phone until a month ago. This is the second 6126 phone from AT&T; in 2 years. The first had the black paint around the touch pad flake off. That was minor. The replacement has lasted about a year and the two screens (inside and outside) both went crazy. Sometimes the color is wrong, once it rotated the image 90 degrees. Now most of the time there is no image, just gray or a dark blue. I tried the rebooting routine ... taking the battery out ... . No good. Sometimes shaking it works.Now it is frustrating and I can only answer incoming calls. Phone works, you just can't see what is on the screen. I love Nokia. The last Sony I had, died from the white screen of death. Now my Nokia 6126 is on life support. I'm tired of AT&T; sticking it to me when their (free) phone craps out. I don't need a camera, internet, music, or qwerty keyboard. Just a reliable phone????",0
"Nothing but trouble!

I've had this model phone for about a year now. When I say MODEL phone, it's because I've had to replace it twice. This phone suffers from MANY bugs, most notably:- The screen freezes then says ""operation failed"" when I try to take pictures (this has happened on both phones).- Generally poor voice quality. On the 1st phone, I was too quiet, and on the 2nd one, I sound like I'm an anonymous tipster on ""Dateline"" - my voice is all garbled and no one can understand me.- Can't send picture messages - the phone restarts itself (has happened on both phones).- Camera displays black as green, so everything looks horrible.This phone was cheap so I got it, and I regret it. Don't fall for this trap!",0
"Great phone with many features.

Nokia enhances their S40 interface with Version 3 and I am very pleased with it. The push-to-open button on the side is handy and both screens are beautiful. The camera at 1.3 megapixels works well for this phone, but I would recommend buying a Micro SD card for storing more than just a few, as internal memory is limited. Works great as a Bluetooth modem with EDGE service on T-Moblie using both Macs and PCs. My only complaint with this device is audio quality, as there are occasional pops and clicks. Other than that, it's a good phone overall.",3
"Garbage

Bought this to transfer the pictures over from my old phone to my computer but it doesn't work on either a mac or pc. Your wasting your money if you buy this.",0
"Nokia N73 ME: Outstanding phone

Actually, I bought this phone by mistake, since I thought it wouldn't be shipped all the way to Colombia, but it did (in less than seven days). To this point I had only bought books through Amazon and in trying to buy other products had failed due to shipping restrictions, although Amazon and its reseller E-tronics came through this time. Great job guys.Ok, down the brass tax: the Nokia N73 ME is a complete multimedia experience, camera, music player, and yes a phone, complete with all the extras, which led me to sell my old iPod just last week. And since I didn't own a camera, it was fantastic. The camera works great (for a phone), although, you have to become a wiz at adjusting all the settings it comes packed with for your picture to come out great in environments with little light. I'm totally psyched with it, shooting everything that moves. The Symbian OS is well designed and pretty robust, supporting any kind of application you might find.The only downside is that at the beginning it was a little slow while browsing in between applications. But you can fix this problem by downloading the Nokia Software Updater which allows you to update your phone's firmware. I updated my N73 with the latest version (v.4.0727.2.2.1) and the problem was solved, along with dozens of other bugs. And in sync with the Nokia PC Suite it's like having your office in your pocket. Really it is.OK buddy, that's it for now. Hats off to Nokia for making an awesome phone. Your bank account might get pissed off, but your life will most definitely improve: your life in there. Oh, and the best of all is that my childish and unfounded need for the coveted iPhone is now gone. Righty Oh!",4
"awesome phone

I've used the N75 phone on Cingy/AT&T; for about a year and this phone uses the same Symbian 3rd ed OS. So I still have the same gripes about that but..The differences that I like on this phone:-Awesome camera resolution. Really digital camera-like. Even the indoor night pictures w/ flash came out great! Most people think it's a camera because of the way it looks and they give you that weird look when you ask them to take a picture of you ... and you hand them a phone!-Better battery life than the N75-I thought I'd have a problem with the smaller keypad area but I can actually text quicker on this because the keys are closer together and more responsive.-the keypad and phone itself (except for the screen) doesn't attract fingerprints as much as the N75-speakers sound fuller and not teeny-more themes and ringtones than my branded N75-lighter than the N75-easier sim card accessThe Cons:-I've gotten used to the flip style so having the screen exposed made me think twice about shoving it into my pockets.-joystick not as easy to get used to.In other words, an awesome awesome phone.A little pricey but well worth it! Get it!",4
"Awesome Phone!!!

This phone will not let you down! The reception is full bars always(like most Nokia phones). The pictures blow away your friends phones. The music options are cool! Just put like 8 hours of music on the phone and it did not even dent the memory! This phone is worth every penny!!",4
"Doesn't work

This sofware does not work with Motorola Razr v3a on the AllTel network.I'm glad I didn't have to pay much for it. Can't get any resolution or help fixing the problem. No solutions found on any of the forums.",0
"Works Well

Software was easy to install and pc found phone perfectly. Has been running well with MS Outlook. Has saved a ton of time in syncing calendars and contacts. Definitely recommend.",4
"Works great

I have the Razr V3 phone & Phone Tools 4 works great. I was able to transfer pictures to & from my phone/computer. I created my own wallpaper & ring tones with no problems.",3
"Phone Tools

Phoe Tools works well... quick and easy. One fault- one cannot keep as much of a song/rintone as one would like. It only takes a ""snippet.""",4
"Great for Razor, a pain to setup for the Krazor (K1M)

Using this software for the razor works great. You are able to transfer pictures, videos, contacts, etc between PC and phone. Setting it up for the K1M is time consuming. You would need to download a development driver from Motorola and specify a different type of phone (I think V3M was what I used)",2
"Pleased

I had to reinstall the program 3 times before it would completely install. Once in, it works just fine.",3
"Ringtone Editing not available for all model phones!!

Ouch, what a bummer. I was hoping this software would be the answer my custom ring tone issues. I finally got the software working (which is indeed a pain but functional) with my MotoRazr V3m only to find that the MotoRazrV3m does not support the 'multimedia' feature of this software. So no custom ring tones for me.However it appears that it will back up your contacts and the other features it claims, if thats what your after, sure it works.If you have a MotoRazrV3m and are looking to make custom ring tones (that you can actually set as ringtone!) This software is not your answer.But all hope is not lost! You can hack your phone using 'P2kCommander'. This actually worked!! Google search ""Motorola Phone Tools can't transfer files"" and follow the tutorial step by step. Finally my frustration is eased, and Im rockin' Slayer when my homies call! You suck Motorola!",0
"bad product

The disc would not load on my computer. Turns out, the cord was bad. Luckily, I contacted Motorola and they were able to offer me a download of the product.I wouldn't purchase anything like this again from a vendor",0
"Motorola Cable

Good product, just what I needed at a good price. Arrived faily quick. Thank You, Will order again.",4
"Just what I needed!!!!

Item was just what I needed to make full use of my phone. Highly rcommended.",4
"worked just like it should

Software installed without a hitch. It didn't auto-detect my V3 RAZR, but recognized it with a simple manual set-up. Downloaded a couple mp3s to the phone in a flash.",3
"90% pleased

Prompt delivery...and a great price, the disc wouldn't run on my cpu but after a quick email they sent me a direct link to download the program. I would definately buy from them again.",3
"What I expected.

I didn't have any trouble at all. The directions weren't 100% accurate with what I was seeing on the computer screen vs. the written instructions and that is why I didn't give it 5 stars. I installed OK, Manipulated files on my phone, uploaded MP3's, ring tones, etc. Everything worked well for me.",3
"Get it!

Worked like a charm. Excellent deal. Makes it a whole lot easier to enter data into your contact list. Also will sync MS Outlook to your calendar. There is also a program to allow your cell phone to become a dial-up modem for your laptop. Worth the money!",4
"Product exactly as advertised. Works great!

This product allows you to back up your phone book entries to your PC for retrieval if necessary. It is great! We recently lost all our phone book entries and it has been a nightmare trying to recover the entries. This won't happen again thanks to this product.",4
"Shipped immediately

Vendor shipped product immediately. Loaded on my desk top, but not laptop. Vendor gave a download site for software when I notified him. Would buy from him again.",2
"First package didn't work, received prompt replacement.

I received the product very quickly. The disc and cable did not work. I contacted A1 Accessories and they sent me another disc and cable that worked very quickly. A bit of a hassle. But good product.",2
"great deal

I recieved the disk and cable as expected. I installed it on my computer. I still could not get it to work so I called customer service the person who helped me advised me to contact Motorola which I did. They helped me out I was very pleased with there service as well, however I still cannot load my music to my phone because my computer is not new enough to recognize my phone. I am still very pleased with the product and the service I recieved. I just need a new computer. I felt the price was very fair because I had gone to Motorola first and they wanted alot more money for the program that I paid less than $ 5.00 for. Thank You",3
"only ok.

This product didn't do the things I wanted it too but I got it for so cheap that I'm not too mad. The program doesn't let me put ringtones on my phone like it said and also it duplicated my contact list so now I have 2 of all my saved phone numbers. Besides charing my phone and somewhat managing my contacts it dosen't do much else.",1
"Works well with XP and Sprint V3m, synchs to Lotus Notes

I got this for my hubby's Sprint V3M. He's got XP on a Sony Vaio. The install program automatically pulled an update down from the web, and everything went smooth. Because of the bad reviews we've seen, my hubby was careful and stopped the install about halfway and a third of the way to make sure that nothing untoward was happening. It restarted ok each time, and everything is fine. No fancy footwork needed.A couple of tips - make sure that your computer recognizes that you have new hardware (your phone) when you connect your phone to it via the cable. It should say that the new hardware is ready for use. You will need to do this after the new driver has been found/installed - most computers will need the driver to recognize the phone. Also - in case it is not obvious, your computer must be connected to the web (we have DSL) during the install/setup.My hubby is not into ring tones. So he has not played with that feature yet. He also does not keep his appointments on the phone - so he didn't play with that. But it works great to backup and synch up addresses/phone numbers. It actually automatically synched to his Lotus Notes address book, which makes it really convenient. He did not ask it to do that, but I guess it looked for an address book on his desktop and synched to that.It's pretty good functionality for the price of shipping and a penny!",4
"CHECK your RAZR model here BEFORE you BUY

I've given this product only 3-Stars because I do not yet own it. I expect to upgrade my rating once the software arrives and is put into use with my wife's ancient RAZR V3re.The main reason I am writing this review is to help RAZR owners determine before ordering this software (who have found that there are many many RAZR models and sub-models) to see if their RAZR IS compatible and will install and work. After a long and thorough check of most of these reviews, I see that many of you found that the Motorola Tools software you bought did not work with your RAZR model.There IS a place to check the compatibility of your RAZR with the Tools software > Avanquest.Head there and look for the Motorola RAZR model software compatability chart. If your RAZR model IS supported then rest assured that it probably will install and satisfy. (I'd give it at least a 90% chance).RAZR-ites, sure hope this information makes your Motorola life a little easier.I am out.AVANQUEST I tried again and again to include the URL/hotlink to this helpful, safe, site, but was not able to do so. Sorry.",2
"Motorola Razr v3

It did not work for my phone. I Loaded the software to my laptop, and connected my phone the software, it did not connect to my phone.",0
"can't say

may work on other people's razr, but ours was fromt the first year of razrs and it didn't work at all.",1
"Motorola Razr V3, V3C, V3X Oem Original Usb Data Cable with Motorola...

The Motorola Razr OEM Original USB Data cable was good. I used it for computer internet connection when I traveled",3
"Good For Razor

This cable makes it possible to hook the Razr to a computer so you can change the configuration of it and get rid of unwanted items.",4
"Does not work

Installed software on two different win 7 computers. Neither was able to recognize my V3 Razor. I followed all on screen directions explicitly. Tried it with and without update. Waste of my money but I liked the rugged Motorola cable. All I wanted was the pictures off.",0
"Doesn't work with all Motorola Phones.

Should make sure that sellers know it doesn't work with all phones. I have the Entice W755 and your software doesn't work.",0
"Did not work for Razr

Did not work for my Motorola Razr. Could not update the software without getting an error message. And the cable didn't securely connect to my phone and kept coming out. Waste of money.",0
"merci

merci pour le produit motorola mobilecolette",4
"Didn't work until Update Installed

I tried unsuccessfully to use this product for the first couple of hours that I had it. I uninstalled a couple times. Finally I reinstalled and did an online update. After the update the product worked great and I was able to transfer data from my phone. As long as you update before trying to connect your phone it is a good deal.",1
"Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software. Does the job

I have the Razr v3. I wanted to backup and edit phone numbers primarily. Being able swap music and picture files is a bonus. Charging the phone via USB is a bonus. The Date book functionality on the phone is weak so I am unable to use this part of the software utility to its fullest.Word of advice...Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software will call out for a software update for the computer......BUT it will not update the driver on the phone. You must right click the phone Icon (while the phone is pluged into the USB port) and do this yourself.",2
"Excellent value

The Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 software worked perfectly with my RAZR V3 phone. It quickly installed and updated and walked through driver installation on XP. Once the phone was connected it performed all functions without any problems. The software also remembers several profiles which is handy since we have multiple phones for the family. Finally, the software uses standard cables to interface to the phone unlike some products that require a special cable keyed to the software.",3
"Not all models listed are REALLY supported.

This product (version 4.0) works with my V3 and V3x. It does NOT work with my new V3e.I am using the overpriced Version 4.0 disc purchased directly from Motorola.Software updates still do not recognized the V3e. Not sure which models listed work and which don't, but the fact that non-supported models seem to be listed is sufficient to be skeptical and go elsewhere. Yeah, and it's a penny, PLUS a lot in shipping!So, if the software works for you, it is pretty nice. If not, you're out. I gave a review of one star based on the fact that a model I KNOW doesn't work is in the supported list.",0
"Definitly worth the price

All I wanted to do with my phone was retrieve the photos I had taken. I didn't want to spend $50 for the software from Motorola just to do that. So when I found this on Amazon I had to purchase it. It works fine on Windows 7 64bit so there is no reason for the upgraded version that motorola has out.",4
"Creating ringtones is easy

I would give this a 5-star rating, but I had a little trouble installing the software.Now that it's on my computer, it's great and easy to use. It's easy to create your own ringtones and upload them to the phone. You can either use mp3 files that are on your computer, or grab a song from your favorite CD. Then slice and dice it, fade in and out, and yeah ... a new ringtone!This is also great for transfering photos to and from your phone. You can't go wrong with the price :)",3
"Motorola Razr Bliss

It all started out when I tried to load a picture I had taken with my Motorola Razr into my computer and it didn't work. I did some research and everything pointed to obtaining the Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software.I got the software through Amazon for about $5 total ($1.96 plus shipping) and it arrived within the week. It installed very easy and what started out as just downloading that picture into my computer turned out to be much much more. I found that I can load any picture as well as sound clip into my phone to use as a different ring tone for everyone in my address book. Also, the software allows you to take any sound clip (from a song or movie or where ever) and edit it to exactly where you want it to start and end.With this software it ""improves the heck out of what you can do with your phone!!!""",4
"Does *Not* Work With Verizon Phones!!

I wish i had known this before buying this software. Apparently Verizon has their own software and only they can give you software to sync your phone to your computer. It took a call to Motorola for me to figure out the problem. I have a RAZR v3m.",0
"Motorola RAZR Data Cable & Software

I wish that I had done some homework before purchasing. I received exactly what the listing said, but when I installed it, learned that the version of the software required for my brand-new RAZR was 4.21. I had a lot of trouble updating the software from the website. This would probably work fine with an older model RAZR, but I ended up tossing the program out of frustration. I'll next look for the most current version of the software. All of this was my ignorance and not the fault of the manufacturer or the seller.",0
"Razor communication with your computer

I know you've heard it before, but this really is a great deal. My new Razor V3xxx is a terrific phone but is doesn't really reach it's potential until you connect it to your computer. The software and cable allow you to take control of your phone and use it the way you want. Why pay for ringtones and wallpapers when you can select your own. This saves you money right there. Installation of the software is easy but remember not to install the cable until it specifically instructs you to do so.The only criticism is why wasn't this included with the phone. We know the answer. If there is anyway for the big companies to make extra money with an accessory or aftermarket item it will happen.Overall, great buy!",4
"Good Tool

I purchased the Motorola Phone tools and cable to unlock my phone using a free downloaded program. I did this successfully, and am now able to use my Razr with any wireless service around the world. I also use the product to swap photos and keep my phone book up to date.",3
"Not Good With Razr V3xx

Horrible experience in getting this device to connect w/ the V3xx. Had to do 7 updates and 1 uninstall. Took about 5 tel. calls w/ tech support (who were helpful, if not frustrated, like me!).",0
"works like it should

purchased this item for razor v3c and it works like a charm it also arrived quickly, great buy for the price",4
"not so good

I have tried it several times and it does not work on my Motorola RAZR. I wish I had not purchased it.",0
"Phone tools did not work on my phone

Motorola Phonetools did not work in my Razr v3 phone. I called Moto-support and was told to get the next version. How do I know if the next version will work of not? The version I purchased was suppose to do the trick. I even research what the problem could be and downloaded a speacial driver, and this did not get it to work. So I am stuck with software that is not doing me any good.",0
"Motorola Razor V3 USB Cable with Phone Tools

I could not download pictures with it but it is great to be able to charge your phone while on the computer. I would buy it again for that reason.",3
"Good tool to have

Good tool to have. I was able to transfer pictures from my RAZR phone to my pc. I like it. I give this tool a 8 out of 10....",4
"The only thing we needed, it didn't have!

The main reason we purchased this tool was so we could get the pictures off of our old phone. It was the one thing that we couldn't find on the software. The only other way to do it is online and it is VERY expensive to get all the pics off the phone. They definitely set it up so you have to pay for changing phones and companies. This was our third cellular service though and they are all the same. NOTHING is cheap or easy. Once they've got you, they've got you. Nothing you can do about it.",0
"Great Price!

Works very good but little confusing with software install. Great price and fast delivery.",2
"Razr Software

I love this! I'm able to make my own ringtones and add all the pics I want from my computer! I can crop them and fit them to full screen on my phone! It's great! Makes me feel my Razr isn't out-dated afterall!",4
"Motorola Razr

No problems with the cable - still in the learning stage. Received it quickly and with no problems.",3
"excellent value

moto disk arrived promptly. A-1 sent Version 4.5, Not the 4.0 as on Amazon site. First installation did not work,Tech at Motorola checked, this disk is the new version, will work with RAZR V3, tech told me to uninstall and reinstall program-i did and Moto Phone Tools works fine.very happy with A-1 Saved about $50 on purchase",4
"excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!

very I am pleased with the product. the delivery was fast and I do not have complaints",4
"RAZR CORD + SOFTWARE = A+

I ordered this product not expecting a whole lot for the money that the seller was asking for, boy was i shocked. This cord and software is what every phone should come with, makes life so easy now because we can just move the pictures, calendar, you name it, right onto the computer. Very easy to use and charges while you are ""syncing"" to your computer. Would use this seller again!",4
"Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software

No problems installing on windows XP. During installation, the software went through three update cycles to get to the latest version of the software (5.x).",3
"Works just like it was advertised!

I received it and installed it and plugged it in and setup a phone and it worked...GREAT!ThanksMark",3
"Great tool for the Razr!

Get this! It is great in facilitating music, picture and data transfers to your Razr. Be sure to download the 5.x upgrade. Get an extra battery though, as the charging via your computer will degrade your battery longevity. Highly recommended!",4
"Motorola Phone Tools

My phone, Razor V3xx, requires Motorola Phone Tools (MPT) 5.13b but that's not a problem. The Phone Tool version I received was 4.5 but after launching MPT it searched the internet automatically for SW updates and after about three auto updates I was at ver 5.13b. The phone tools allows me to transfer all or part of my contacts in Outlook, backup my contacts on the phone, take any MP3 file and convert it to a ring tone or even transfer music to the phone. But really! The main purpose of a cellphone is to be used as a phone.",4
"Nice

Comes in handy if you go thru a lot of MOtoraola phones and need to get contact info from a phone with a broken screen to a new one.",4
"razr software

good software that does the job of saving your contacts to your computer and making ringtones. I am sure it does other stuff too but I haven't used it for anything else. Much cheaper than buying it from motorola.",3
"Good. fast delivery

The price is right for this product. I bought an earlier version from Motorola a few years ago. It cost almost $50",3
"Out of Date?

Data Cable works fine. Software can't seem to recognize my phone (Razr V3). Have not been able to use it.",0
"Save Your Money

I am not a computer geek, but I am not computer illiterate either. I purchased this product and my brother did as well. Neither one of us could get it to work. This is a copied CD which obviously did not have the up to date software on it for our Razr 3 phones.Save the $5 (including shipping) - I can't stress this enough - this is JUNK!!Oh... I gave it one star because I couldn't give it zero...",0
"Motorola phone tools 4.0

Purchaced the Phone tools 4.0 and it would not run in any disc rive I tried. It appears to be a very low quality CD disc when you look at the way light reflects off of the surface of the read side. It is not scratched, but full of pits. I hope I can get a replacement that works.",0
"They got me with this one! What can you expect for a penny?

It never detected my Razr V3a phone although it's clearly listed it as one of the phones that it would work with. I guess you truly get what you pay for. If you're keeping score it's: MOTOROLA 1- Customer 0.",0
"Not what I expected

With Verizon service and the Razr, you still can't upload/download pics and tunes without hacking the device. Wish it would've said that somewhere in the description.",1
"Mostly OK

Had a little trouble installing the updates for the software to recognize my V3r.Multimedia editor limted on size of MP3 files it can import. wouldn't take files the size of my favorite music.Works OK for synchronizing contacts.",2
"Razr Cable and Software

The cable works fine and in great condition. The software loaded with no issues. It did the basic phone contact stuff ( add, delete names, synch to calender program, back up data). However if you wanted to manage pictures or video on your phone or use any extra features of the Razr, you need to pay more money........",2
"v3 razr phone tools 4.0

This software works great with my razr phone. Now im able to transfer all my pics and music back and forth from my phone. Great purchase.",4
"Great Product

This is excellent software and my deal with this seller has been a pleasure. The price was better than I could find it elsewhere.",4
"It works

Although there is a bit of a problem when you get a phone call if conected to the pc, your USB stops working. Works fine to transfer files, edit tunes, wallpapers, contacts, sincronize to outlook, etcCheers!",3
"Not the easiest to install or use

I got this to expand the capabilities of my Motorola Razr V3. It took a long time to set up on my computer and was not easily intuitive. The program functions fine, I can download my photos from my camera, create new ringtones, etc, but the program is somewhat clunky. It works fine, but I would never recommend anyone spend more than about $5 on it.",2
"Great for downloading pics!

I bought this software to bypass the media charges from my cell company if I email pics to myself or anyone else. Now I just download them on my computer in seconds!",4
"Same quality, but vastly cheaper

Software and cable are Motorola, not a rip off brand. All updates were easy to download. Basically, with shipping included I now have the updated software and a cable that also charges for $5.I was looking around before I checked Amazon and would have had to buy a cable for $15 and download the software for another $35. Pretty big expense just to be able to access the camera phone snapshots. I am thrilled that this cheap option for the same thing was available and can't figure out how the other places can charge so much and actually sell them.",4
"Easy to Use, Great Product

This product was extremely easy to use and install. I have AT&T (Cingular) as my service and it worked fine since AT&T does not lock their phones/firmware. The version of the software did have to be updated in order for it to detect my phone, but the instructions that came with the software walked you through that process and everything worked fine after the upgrade.",4
"Motorola Razr V3 Oem Original Usb Data Cable with Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software

This software has really helped my wife and myself organize and connect our RAZR to our home PC. The many features have allowed us to acsess our phone lists, videos and photos.",3
"it really works

after install you start the software then turn your phone off then on and the software recognizes your phone. Simple as that!!!",4
"Lets see whats in that phone.

I bought this hoping that I could retrieve some pictures from my wifes Razr. What do you know. It worked. Got the pics.",4
"cheap and gets the job done

Software works great. My 2.0 version would no longer update. This also came with a USB cable to attach your phone to the computer. I use bluetooth for connectivity, but an extra cable for just in case is handy.",4
"Great Motorola Phone tools

Received the Motorola Phone Tools with USB cable rapidly and at a very low cost. Satisfied customer !",3
"Motorola razr V3

The price was great! I do not find that the CD has the V3 phone on it unless I am doing something wrong so it was of no use to me.",2
"Motorola phone tools

I have a Moto Razr V3a and this program would not recognize my phone. I needed an updated version of the program and to get that I had to call Moto tech support. When I did they emailed me a new version of the program that I had to download and install. So basically this one was useless for my phone.Once I got it to work everything was as promised.",0
"Good product but it took way too long to get here

Good product. I paid extra for faster shipping and it took over two weeks to arrive.",3
"Review

Well, the disc doesn't run - not in any computer I've tried.The company gave me a link to the 278MB file that I can download, but I have dial-up service, so that won't work for me. I'm still trying to get a replacement disc...we'll see.I can't really rate this item until I receive a disc that works!",0
"Finally, s/w that really works with the Razr V3m

Used the 'other' Motorola software to no avail, this one really works. Just remember to change your phone setting from USB to modem, works like a charm. And, unlike the prior software, you really can make your own ringtones with this one.",3
"Phone Tools does not suppport the RAZR V3m

The title tells most of the story; Phone Tools V4 does not support theRAZR V3m. I don't think it supports ANY RAZR but I know it doesn'tsupport my V3m. The on-line update feature does not update to a versionsupports the RAZR.If you complain to Motorola Technical Support as I did, they may allowyou to download a recent version that DOES support the RAZR. You need atleast version 4.4xx, sorry I don't remember what the ""xx"" stands for.Motorola really needs to get their act together and get those outdated v4.0CD's off the market and replace them with something up to date!What Phone Tools is REALLY useful for is entering your contact's namesand phone numbers using a real keyboard instead of trying to punch themin through the phone's keypad. (You do THAT by punching the ""2ABC"" keythree times to get to the ""C"" and so on. . .) It's a real drag!!There is a ""Calendar"" feature that lets you enter your appointments. It'spretty limited; the only times you can enter are ""on the hour"" or ""on thehalf hour"". If your appointment is for 9:45 you're Out of Luck!!The included USB cable works just fine once you get a working version ofthe software.If you were wondering why this software is practically being given away;e.g. $1.00 plus shipping, well now you know!",0
"Save your Pennies

there's a reason they're selling this item for a penny.i own the Razr V3m, from Verizon.this software is absolutely worthless for that phone.Verizon has locked out all the features that this softwareclaims to offer.i wasn't surprised.nothing bad to say about it, it just doesn't work.save your pennies.",0
"Motorola Phone Tools Software

The Motorola Phone Tools software is terriffic ! With it , you can transfer photos and video , songs , and custom create rintones , by cropping portions of any song in mp3 format . You can save a copy of your customized content to your PC , so you only have to do the work once , and then it's locked in , on your PC . I give it 5 stars all the way !",4
"had some truble

Downloaded just fine but it wouldn't recognize my phone. After a few tries of live updating (nothing more to update) it kicked me over to manually select the phone and the type of USB cable I was using. Didn't know, so I checked the phones on the list that was compatible with what cable. I found my phone, so the cable that was selected I entered. It worked. I got to download my photos and I am happy with it. Just took some trail and error to get there.",3
"Well......

This product was just as described in the product description, the only thing that it failed to mention was that it appeared to be taken out of the box of another product. It was recieved in an envelope....inside the envelope was a plastic bag, about the size of a compact disc. Inside the plastic bag, was a cd, and the cable. Like I said, the item was as described, but it was taken out of another package.",2
"Free RingTones and Pictures

Took a little bit of sleuthing above and beyond the provided material to get this working with my V3a phone. However, that's not the seller's fault, that's the software vendor itself.Works great with my V3a Razr phone. I can download/upload MP3/midi files as ringtones, download pictures or video I take with my camera, and a whole lot of other stuff I never thought possible. Well worth the few hours spent getting it working. Now to figure out WHAT to choose for my ringtone...",4
"Wish I'd Had This When My Razr Was New

Well, better late than never. I wish I'd had this when my Razr was new. Makes it so easy to add contacts to the Motorola Razr phone and backup the phone's data to the computer. (You know how hard it is to type in a new contact with the Razr when one has to press a key several times just to get the letter desired.) Enter the data in the computer and transfer it to the Razr with the press of one computer key. Also allows your computer to connect to the internet by connecting your computer to the Razr with the included USB cable. It shows up on your computer as another wireless connection. Charge your phone using the computer, as well. If you still own a Razr, get this, you'll love it!!",4
"Does not work!

I tried to use the CD in several computers. It does not work and there is no access code included. It appears to be pirated.",0
"An essential for older Motorola Phones.

This SAVES YOUR CONTACTS to Outlook, integrates your Outlook calendar with the datebook on your phone, and lets you save the pictures you take against the inevitable day you drop your phone in the, er, sink. It also lets you create your own ring tones from any MP3. For the price, it's indispensable. Without a way to back up the info on your Razr V3 (which still has one of the best ranges available on a phone) it's a dead letter. This works fine on a Win 7 Pro 64 bit platform- IF you download the win XP virtual machine (FREE APP from Microsoft- lets you run most XP programs in Win 7). Note Bene: if you buy a ""new"" Razr, it may come with a version of Phone Tools- but older, and quite possibly impossible to update.",4
"motorola phone tools

Did not install on an Acer PC running Vista. It seems to be a surplus edition for the chinese market.",0
"Needed some software updates for Win7

The cable was of better quality than I was expecting for the price. The software had to auto-install 4 updates to work with Win7 (32bit). But everything works fine and for the price , I am quite happy.",3
"Good Cable

I don't even remember how long ago I bought this cable...at least 2 years ago. It's still in use and works just phone.",4
"Worked Great

Worked great once I selected the correct version for my phone. I've had 2 Razr phones over the last 4 years and always thought the software should have come with the phone. I was too frugal to pay Motorola the $50 but could not afford to pass up on this deal. I was e-mailing what few pictures I take to my computer (what a pain!!)",4
"Honest Riview

Well worth the .99 cents I paid. This allows me to not only charge my cell from my office computer but it also allows me to text using my computer keyboard. There are many other added abilities as well. I like the ability to add and remove contacts as well as music and video through the software. I originally purchased this software so I could customize my own ring tones. I refuse to PAY someone for ring tones!RPN",3
"UGH!!!!

I bought this product for my Motorola Razr so I can put songs on my phone. The CD also had other stuff like transferring numbers to my computer, but I never use those applications. When I tried to transfer my songs to my phone it didn't work, but at least I got a USB cable and I was able to charge my phone with my computer. The price was cheap so I wasn't too worried about losing money.",0
"ridiculous

my wife has accumulated bunches of pictures on her old razr and didn't want to spend the $$ to e-mail them so when i saw this cable for a few bucks, i figured this was the solution. i'm no computer geek but i'm not an idiot. i've assembled two computers from scratch and do my own repairs and upgrades. this cable and software was impossible to use. i spent an hour-and-a-half and finally gave up. what a ridiculous product to make it so hard to use. pretty happy i didn't spend the original forty or fifty bucks to buy it, tho.",0
"Motorola Razr V3 Oem Original Usb Data Cable with Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software

I've been searching for months for this package. The OEM price is about 20 times the price I paid here at Amazon.com - no kidding! Arrived before schedule, new condition, and came with everything advertised. It took a little time to install and had many updating to do but worked the first time after installation and works every time since.Anyone looking to purchase this package will be astonished and surely satisfied - I know I am. The application is thorough in design and allows for an extensive view of the internal applications of my cell phone (Motorola RAZR V3). Excellent phone and excellent application for data transfer between my computer and cell phone. An absolute necessity.",4
"No Longer Works On V3 RZR

This item no longer works w/ the V3 RZR. The free online update tool only revises it up to v. 4.3. That still doesn't get it.i contacted the seller a few times, but I got no reply. I requested I be sent v. 5.0 instead.I researched sellers site too, but I was unable to find v. 5.0 at all. No v. 5.4 either.This must be due to periodic updates to the phones bios from the service provider or similar....Otherwise, the stuff I got was the real deal. Non functioning, but The Real Deal.Questions ?:518 894 0445",1
"Software is OK, for Techies. CABLE = Battery Charger. :-)

See Update (*). I installed the software, in Vista, and tried to use it as normal, and by using ""Run As XP."" Neither option allows me to update the software. I am a certified tech, but I grew tired of attempting to update the software. Reinstallation while online did not help. So far, it seems that the update feature does not work in Vista. The software was dead, in Linux WINE, and would not start (though I can run nearly anything else in WINE).The software looks really cool, but has not been very functional, yet. Maybe it would be ok, in XP, but I was tired of messing with it.However the CABLE recharges the battery, and could easily be used as a handy, easy to pack Battery Charger. Also, surely, photos and such could be accessed through the cable.I would give this product a 3 star rating, but the battery charger capability of the USB cable is very handy.* UPDATE. You can install the software, in XP, and update. After updating, copy the ontents of the Program folder, over the contents on a program foder, in Vista. Then you can update, in Vista, and use all features. Even after Powing the Registry, in Vista, and...tweaking other stuff, this was the only method that worked, for me, to Upgrade Motorola software, in Vista.See my reviews for the related products.....Motorola RAZR V3 Blue Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T;) with $35 Airtime IncludedI also purchased:Premium Leather Pouch with Ratcheting Clip for Motorola RAZR V3",3
"Razr V3

I believe this is the 2nd time I've reviewed this product with you. It's a good product, however, was of no use to me as VERIZON(my cellphone provider) blocks the use of transferring pictures from my cellphone to my computer.I was made aware of this on my third call to Motorola to complain that the tranfer didn't work, and also comfirmed it with VERIZON that they have their own software on the phone to make transfers impossible, therefore I have to use their software(which of course makes money for VERIZON)",4
"Isn't software supposed to WORK?

IT didn't work when we got it. So they told us to go to a website and download it there? Shouldn't we get our $5.00 back because the software didn't work?Tag Suggestions (click to add):razr, motorola phone tools, phone software, accessory, v325 cable, motorola, phone, phone tools, chargerMotorola Razr V3 Oem Original Usb Data Cable with ...",0
"Motorola Razr V3 Tools 4.0 Software - Excellent

The Motorola Razr V3 Tools 4.0 Software is wonderfull, because the photos you get with your Razr V3 are better when you see them in your computer. The color of your pictures, wow! For me that don't have a digital camara at this moment, it is wonderfull getting my photos with my phone and then seeing them in the computer. I can sent them throu email, too. It is better to work with your phone list in the computer than doing directly with your phone. Adding music to identify your friend or family is very ease. It have more features that haven't use yet.",4
"Great for the Price

The Motorola software did everything it was advertised to do and the data cable worked first time. Pretty good for 7 cents plus shipping!",4
"Great product!!

The Moto phone tools program is an excellent item for all my video, pictures, and music files. If you want to create your own ringtones, instead of paying for downloaded tones, this is the way to go. You can cut the song anyway you want, except taking the voice out of the music. I recommend this item for any one who like setting up their own tones and pictures!!",4
"NO ME SIRVIO NUNCA

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"V3c phone not supported

I bought this cable and CD to download the pictures off of my old V3c Razr phone but after an hour of installing and updating the software the software said my phone was not supported. So no luck on getting my pictures off of my phone. The cable does recharge the phone though when its plugged into the computer.",0
"Great for making your owm ringtones

This product does exactly what i needed, easily transfers photos and music to my Razr.I was also surprised that it included other programs, one that let's you take any song on your PC and edit it down to any length or portion of that song to use it as a ringtone. WORTH EVERY PENNY and then some considering how enexpensive this item is.",4
"Works sometimes

This program only works about half the time. Sometimes it won't recognize the phone. The ringtone maker works occassionally. The instructions are very basic and nothing can be found on the internet in regards to an error you receive when you transfer the ringtone to your phone. So if you want it strictly for pictures and contacts you are good to go, otherwise, I would forget this program.",2
"Motorola Razr V3 Oem Original Usb Data Cable with Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software I would recommed to buy

It come quick on my mail. I had no problem to install soft. Everything works. Soft fit to my Motorola Razr V3. Easy to use. I have loaded some pictures.What else can I add? Buy it!It's cheap and serve the purpose!",4
"Great!!

The software worked like a charm, it was easy to install and use this item.",4
"Great Tools!!

The phone cable works great and allows for a motorola RAZR V3 to talk to your computer though its USB port. But the really amazing part of this deal is the Motorola phone tools CD. What a great program! I was up until way too late at night making ringtones from my mp3s and moving pictures of my family over to my phone. What fun! Very easy to use and understand. Allows personalization of the otherwise boring RAZR phone at very low cost. I would recommend this to anyone.",4
"The best 49 cents I ever spent.

I had lost the CD for the previous Motorola Phone Tools and was unable to reinstall in my Boot Camp partition. So, I bought the ""Motorola Razr V3 Oem Original Usb Data Cable with Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software"" kit and threw away the cable (no razr here.) At 49 cents you can't go wrong! Now I've got the Moto Phone Tools installed on my new iMac.",4
"A must have for the Razr geek in you.

It's a great tool that you can customize your Razr with! Very pleased with this purchase.",4
"Works As Expected

USB cable works as expected. It easily plugs into the phone and USB port on my PC. One advantage is that you can charge your phone via the USB cable. The Motorola Phone Tools software installs easily and quickly. The update process is a bit convoluted but not all that hard. The only unfortunate thing is that Verizon blocks the ability to add ""multimedia"" to the phone. However, the software does allow you to back up your phone book into several different universal formats.Good product overall.",3
"motorola phone tools

The Motorola phone tools was received in good condition, at a very good price, and would buy from them again.",4
"Motorola RAZR USB and Software

Good product for a great price. A little hard to get set up (didn't want to recognize my phones) but once it was done, very easy to manage addresses and photos in your Razr. Highly recommended.",3
"Not a licensed version. They shouldn't be selling that.

I bought this for my Motorazr V3m. I had installation problems with the 1st computer I tried it on and one other. On two other computers it installed fine and after reading some forums I found out the way to get it to work with my phone.1st I had to download and install Motorola Software Updates (which updates the phone), then I installed the Motorola tools.Everything works great now, I can transfer files, make and set ringtones and copy music over to play with the phone's music player.When I was looking on Avanquest's forums about the installation error I got on two of my computers I found several mentions of needing to manually update to the latest version. They said to email tech support a receipt and they would send the latest version.I sent my receipt and I got this reply, ""Thank you for contacting Avanquest Software USA.That is not a licensed version. They shouldn't be selling that. I am not allowed to update that version.""So, it does work and I guess that it is a deal for a penny plus shipping, but beware if you have problems you may not get help.",3
"Works... if your phone works...

I originally purchased this item to extract some numbers and pictures from my phone (RAZR V3) after it suffered some water damage and would fail to start or hold a charge. I figured with the USB cable might still give it enough power to allow me to access the data. But as it attempted to locate the phone it kept having problems, wouldn't work, and now I have a new phone. And guess what, it works great with it... totally as described. Moral of this story, don't get your phone wet.",3
"Great package!

Includes a cable for a RAZR, but it's pretty much a regular USB to most of digital cameras cable. The CD has all the necessary drivers AND the software - Moto Tools. Pretty nifty program. Make sure to update over the i-net before you use it. Good interface, easy to use.",4
"Phone Tools

Should have done more research on this before purchasing. The seller was great... but the software doesn't install on Windows XP Media Center edition (confirmed by Motorola tech support). However, I got the cable and CD for next to nothing so it's not like I'm really out anything. I'll just have to build another XP machine to install it on. :)",1
"excellent customer service

I received the product quickly however the software didnt work.I was immediately shipped another cd and that would not work.again another cd was shipped.This one worked but my phone could not be recognized so I guess its a problem with the software.",4
"Now I know why it was so cheap

The Motorola Phone Tools v4.0 that I received was very difficult to install. The biggest problem was a Windows message that kept popping up that said that the software ""had not passed the Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP"". The Amazon ad never actually stated which operating systems it's compatible with so if you are running Windows XP, let the buyer beware. if you're running Vista, forget it. Also I kept getting errors when the install started from the Autorun. Starting it manually seemed to work (finally).The first CD I got from SF Planet failed because of an unrecoverable error on the CD. They promptly sent me another one and I used it to install the product only encountering the errors stated above. In hindsight, I probably should have paid the extra money and bought the latest version from Motorola. I really thought that is what I doing.Good luck.",2
"very good product

order arrived on time and in great condition. Does exactly what it is said to do.",3
"Razr V3 OEM software

This is by far the worst purchase I've made on Amazon. While the item shipped in record time, I couldn't get it to load onto my PC. When I contacted the telephone number in the package listed as support, the tech said that the disk was probably damaged (considering the price, I can't complain on that point). He sent a hyperlink to me which (after 4 tries) worked. However the software still doesn't recognize my phone when it's plugged into the PC and I can't reach anyone at the tech support line for assistance. Just goes to show that you really do get what you pay for.",0
"Review of Razr USB cable and phonetools

The cable was sent in good condition; however, the cd came scratched and barely readable.",2
"Not working with Sprint Motorola Razr V3 (CDMA)

I have purchased it to use with Sprint Motorola Razr V3 but this software does not support Sprint Motorola Razr V3 phone. I called up Motorola technical support support but no luck. I wasted my money to buy this product.",0
"Great deal

You couldn't ask for a better price. Once I got this configured it makes transferring data so easy. The only issue I have is with the installation instructions. They could have been more detailed, although for the cost I can't complain. It did take me several attempts and a lot of patience to get the program up and running. Still, I'm very happy with my purchase.",3
"Wouldn't work for me

Even though the product description stated it was compatible with my Razr v3x, the software, even after update, would not recognize my phone. So for me, the only thing good about it was I didn't pay more than 1 cent plus shipping!",1
"Without A Hitch

I have no complain at all. Not that I was expecting to have one. Everything worked without a hitch. Software Installed and worked without a hitch. Crop and customized my music/ringtone without a hitch. Everything worked without a hitch.",4
"Does its job, but has issues with Vista

The cable doubles as a charging cable, which means you can easily charge your phone at work or in the car without specialized adapters.The software is easy to use once it is installed and allows you to backup your phone and synchronize contacts, calendars and multimedia. Unfortunately, its multimedia editor does not support AAC (iTunes) files. MP3's are usable though.For most phones, you need to run Live Update multiple times just to be able to connect your phone, regardless of which version of Windows you use. As of March 2008, the final version is around 4.5, which runs on Windows Vista SP1.For Vista support, you will need the updated Motorola USB driver and you will need to run Live Update as an administrator repeatedly until it finally says that you have the most current version. The actual Phone Tools software does not have to be run as an administrator or in compatibility mode.Curiously, without this software, Vista recognized by KRZR as a standard USB flash drive. With the drivers installed, however, that went away.",3
"Easy to use

The software came in mint condition, loaded into my laptop just fine and now I can adjust my address book, pictures and videos!",4
"Just what I needed

My RAZR v3 was damaged, but by using this product I was able to easily unload my address book and photos, and then upload both to my new RAZR. Quick delivery made it all the better.",4
"Bad CD

I received the CD and was not able to used it was damage or the files were corrupted.The good part of it was that the company sent me a link to download the files.",1
"Cable great - software, not so good.

I wanted the cable to communicate with my PC and the inverse, but the Phone Tools software was not able to find the particular model RAZRV3, even after the updates. The cable was what I wanted, so I can live with that.",2
"4 Stars Motorola

It is very easy to use. Transfering pictures is a brezze with this and it's cool to look at :)",3
"Motorola razer V3OOEM original Usb Data Cable with Motorola phone tool 4.0 softerware

Motorola razer V3OOEM original Usb Data Cable with Motorola phone tool 4.0 softerware did not work with vista",0
"motorola phone tools

this item is terrible it doesnt work and it is a complete rip off!!! Dont anyone ever buy this!!",0
"GOT A RAZER PHONE? YOU NEED THIS!!!!

THIS IS THE PLACE TO GET THIS SOFTWARE THAT SHOULD COME WITH YOUR 170 DOLLAR PGONE,,,, FAST SHIPPING EASY TO USE NOW ALL WM PIX ARE ON MY PC OR BERNED TO DISK.FAST SHIPPING GREAT PRICE,,,AMAZONE ROCK'S",4
"Razr v3c Phone Tools 4.0 Software and cables

Great accessory for Razr phones. If you have this phone and a computer, you can't fully benefit without it.",4
"cd stinks

I ordered this and the cd wont load no matter what you do . The saving grace is that the data cable works fine and I can download music to my phone which is why I wanted it but still cannot create ring tone which why I bought this junk.",0
"Data cable for Razor 3VM

Thought this cable would allow me to play songs on phone. Tried all parts of software and doesnt even have in the manuel you can do it but thought owner told me it did. It is nice for backing up phone numbers and data in phone. Backup usb cable is added bonus.",1
"Short on delivery

The product does not support the most important feature I thought to acquire when I purchased it - namely, the photo/video download feature. Major bummer, making the product entirely useless to me.",0
"Motorola Phone Tools CD

software does NOT allow transfer(upload/download) of pictures to/from RAZR cell phone to/from computer which is an advertised feature of this software...",0
"Did not work at all!!

Wasted my money here! Yes, it was less than $3.00 but that is not the point. I tried and tried, installed and re-installed on my computer, could never get this to talk to my Motorola Razr. Spent 3 hours of my life, which I will never get back, trying to get this software to work. Don't bother with it.",0
"I like the item

I like this item it give me the ease of saving my pictures and other stuff to my computer so I dont loose them.",3
"Did not work for me

When I bought the disk it said it was suitable for my phone but now It is listed as for a Razr. When I purchased it, it listed other phones that the software was good for. So, It was a waste of my money.",0
"No CD, only cable

I received only the cable and no CD. When I contacted them, they said they were out of stock, suggested downloading the application from the Motorolla site. When I couldn't get the apps as suggested, they gave me a refund on my purchase.",0
"Janky, but useful and fun.

Make your own ring tones and save files from your phone. I made the most obnoxious ring from a Venetian Snares track that can still make me jump when it goes off.You can upgrade the software to the latest version, but the large number of updates are downloaded and installed one at a time. The process is annoying. Also, I am unable to save my address information to my computer; the syncing process always fails.",3
"Doesn't do much of anything

Unlike some of the other reviewers, I had no trouble getting the software to work with my phone, but I uninstalled it after about two hours of using it. Frankly, it just doesn't do very much. About the only really useful feature is the ability to back up your phone data to your PC in case you ever need to transfer it to another phone. But that assumes that the software will support whatever phone you buy next, and from what I've read from other reviewers that's not very likely. You can transfer contact information to and from your phone to Outlook, which is fine if Outlook is your contact manager. For years, I've used a Palm for that purpose and I don't see anything in PhoneTools that supports Palm. If you use your phone as a camera or MP3 player, or if you like your own ringtones, then it's probably worth the price; but if you primarily use your phone as a phone to communicate with other people and need to manage your phonebook there are easier and less cumbersome ways to do that. The bottom line on this is that for about $5.00 I got a USB cable.",1
"Motorola software is poor on features

Motorola software has nice images and pictures, slick marketing but it is an empty suite when it comes to functionality and usability. If they had spent more money and time on adding robust features to the software as they did the marketing pictures they would have had a decent piece of software. Here are a few examples. You cannot save your phone book to the SIM card, only to the phone. Then you have to go on the phone and save each entry to the SIM card. What a waste. The sync with Microsoft Outlook address book is flakey and has bugs. You don't know what will happen when you sync. Usually it duplicates all the phone numbers either on the phone or in Outlook and you have to remove them manually. It is light on documentation on how the features are supposed to work; this is frustrating to the user. You just have to try it to figure out what works. You can't back up your phone book to a comma or tab delimited file only in their archive. It is obvious they don't want to give you the flexibly to transfer you phone book to another phone. It is best to delete your entire phone book off the phone and then completely reload it from Outlook each time you need to update your phone book because their sync functionally is scary. Over all I would say the software was designed for the Motorola marketing and not for the phone owner. It is designed to put a ring in the nose of phone owner instead of empowering them. But man do they have some slick pictures on the user interface.",0
"Great Tool for Moto Phone Users

I use the Moto Phone Tools not only to back-up my phonebook but to transfer pictures/music on and off the phone. I don't take many pictures with my phone but I do create some Wallpaper scenes for the background of my phone that I can then transfer over. I also create a lot of MP3 ringtones that MPT allows me to transfer over to the phone.The back-up/restore came in very handy when I updated to a V3 Razr from a V400. MPT allowed me to transfer the phonebook I had saved off my V400 over to my new Razr, saving me a lot of time.This will come as Version 4.5 that will update to version 4.6 and later update to version 5 if you desire. I think some of the older phones are not supported with version 5 so I haven't updated it to that yet.If anyone needs to know where MPT stores the back-up it creates here it is: c:\docs & settings\[userid]\local settings\application data\bvrp software\motorola phone tools\backup\[profile name]\contacts.csvFor the price this can't be beat!",4
"Great software, works seamlessly with Moto Pebl

I'm speaking on a first impression of this software, since I have just received it, but it seems to be great tool to sync a Moto phone. This comes as a good surprise, as I'm used to MPT 3.0, which requires jumping through hoops just for the computer to recognize the phone. 4.0 is a sharp contrast, software instantly recognizes the type of phone, no need to find it on a list, and the software doesn't continuously ""lose"" a signal, like 3.0 would even if the phone is connected by cable. It seems to be able to sync the calendar and contacts well with Outlook. The media studio is great for syncing pictures, videos, and music, as well as editing and creating media for the phone. I would definitely recommend this software for anyone who wants an inexpensive and easy program to synchronize a Motorola phone to a computer.",4
"Great!

This was an awesome purchase and came in a timely manner. This is exactly what I was looking for to help down load pictures from my camera and to create ringtones. Thanks!",4
"For the money it is great

I was surprised when I paid so little for this and installed it and it updated to the new version for free Thanks",4
"Motrorola Phone Tools

Great product for a great price. The software did not immediately work with my Razr V3, however after downloading the free updates (automatically prompted to do so) it worked fine. Upload / download photos and ringtones, create / backup contacts and calendar, and other phone functions that Motorola should have included with the phone in the first place.",4
"MPT is a hassle at first, buy it cheap from reseller!

It took me 2 days, about three downloads, 4 calls to Motorola, and extensive research on techy discussion boards to figure out how to get through all the kinks in this software. This was the single most disappointing factor. Motorola needs to re-train their tech support people to be more thorough in troubleshooting, no one bothered to ask me initially if I was running on Vista, and this would have saved me a lot of time.1. Beware if you are running on VISTA, you will need the latest version of MPT 5, which you have to contact Motorola directly to get via e-mail so you don't have to buy it. Even after getting this version, the software did not recognize my phone (AT&T; V3 and V3xx) so they had to e-mail me missing components in another e-mail in order for the latest version to be updated enough to run effectively on VISTA and to effectively recognize the newer models of Motorola phones (i.e. RAZR V3xx)...2. Which brings me to my next point: all Motorola phones are supposed to be supported, but it seems like Motorola is producing so many different versions of certain models (i.e. the RAZR V series) that the software doesn't support all the various types, and essentially the fix is DOWNLOAD, DOWNLOAD, DOWNLOAD...newer versions that you have to get e-mailed to you from Motorola...3. The file format of MP3s is an issue when trying to transfer music in VISTA..., you WILL NOT be able to transfer MP3s because of a ""CODEC"" flaw...I was able to locate a thread with step by step instructions on how to alter the registry of your computer in order to fix this problem, and it worked like a charm...what is ultimately more maddening is that, once you think you are finally to the promised land, the software is working, its thoroughly updated, all your phones are recognized by the software (the biggest flaw in the beginning), you go to make a ringtone or transfer a song, and BAM---you get a pop-up leading you back to Motorola's website asking you for $6.50 to buy a download patch to decode your media files...I got the same fix by doing a little bit of research and following a procedure on my own computer, didn't have to download anything!...what an opportunistic and greedy attempt to take advantage of the consumer!Word to the Wise: Motorola makes great phones but this software is not user friendly when you have the newest versions of their phones (on MPT 4.0 the ideal scenario is to have it running on XP with nothing higher than a RAZR V3), and at their rate of production for newer, better phones, they need to be keeping their consumers up to speed without having us go through so much to get the program going. so expect to go thru a lot to get it to work...When it fnally does work, it is great BUT if you use I-TUNES purchased media, you won' be able to tranfer it over unless you burn the purchased music onto a CD and import it back onto your computer...I am able to use an enitre song as a download...this is cool, pictures are easily transferred, haven't messed with the video tranfer too much yet...AdVICE: buy this software cheap from a 3rd party seller and make time to figure out all the kinks...when it works it is great",2
"NOTHING BUT A FRUSTRATION

I bought this software and cable thinking I would finally be able to synch my V3 with my pc like I used to when I had an earlier model of Motorola mobile phone...what a piece of headache. The software installed...but failed to find my phone (for which it was designed to sync!).I wish Amazon would not sell problematic products...I hate having to try and ""figure"" out things after shelling out money...no matter how great a price. AMAZON, please do your customers a favor and remove headache products from your catalog. Reviews here say the software works well...but I cannot agree after buying it now.I am EXTREMELY disgruntled.",0
"It would be great if it actually works on it's own

I was hoping to use this disk to organize my pics, videos, phone numbers, etc for my Moto Razor but I just become frustrated! I need a to download an additional driver, supposedly from the Motorola website, but that didn't help. The only good thing is the cable that was included but what good is that if I can't access the info on my phone?!",0
"Phone to Computer Cable

I have a V3 razor phone and cable did not work to connect my computer to my phone. Computer could never find phone and when I tried to do updates for software, I always recieved an error and could not get any. Not one of my best purchases.",0
"Great purse clip

Personally I prefer to keep my cellphone in my pocket. But when I don't have a pocket or want my phone in my purse this little leather pouch is perfect! I always keep it clipped to the inside pocket of my purse so I can just slip my phone inside when I need to. Plus, I love the little ring above the clip. I like to keep a small key chain pen and hand sanitizer (I'm a Mom) hooked there for quick access.",4
"Would not keep my phone inside

At first, my phone would stay snug inside this case, but after a month or so I guess the fabric became stretched and my phone would wiggle its way out. In fact, I lost one phone thanks to this case becoming so loose. Look elsewhere or get one with a velcro closure. Definitely will not be buying one like this again.",1
"Fit was a bit loose for my application, but...

Fit was a bit loose for my application, but...I used a 1/4"" rubber band around the circumference and cut a piece of foam; which came in the pouch and left it inside to better fit my Motorola w376g Phone. All in all, not bad. YMMV.",2
"not worth the low price

I purchased this item in November and it lasted app 3 weeks before the clip fell off of the holster. Even though it was inexpensive, it wasn't worth the price.",0
"You get what you pay for...

This product lasted for about two weeks before the belt clip became separated from the rest of the sleeve. Buy your case from a local retailer so you can easily inspect and return it if/when it fails.",1
"Fantastic product

This is a great product for my Samsung Sync. It's a much better option than the case I originally had which encases the entire phone. The belt clip hangs on perfectly to your belt as well as your pockets if you prefer that. Strong, sturdy and very protective.",4
"Nokia Phone Charger

FANTASTIC PRICE! Fast shipping. Worked as expected. Can't ask for anything else from a company. Would definitely recommend for future purchases!!!",4
"Buyer beware

Received item & looked nothing like what was picture. Contacted the Seller & never responded.",0
"More of a bleh kind of item.

I wanted something cute and stylish for my new Blackberry, and I thought this would do. Looking basically spray painted and very bulky I have to say I was not impressed. If you want it to be a hassle getting your phone when it rings- yeah don't get this. I can't stress enough how hard it was just to simply answer a call. The fitting is tight and the screen smudges up just when I need to use it. I gave the product to my sister and am ordering a clear case that can easily be taken off a belt. I suggest that for anyone who wanted this as well.",1
"Too small

I know few people who have such a small phone anymore. I have what would be called a medium sized phone and it didn't fit. I can use it for money, credit card or keys while working out, I guess.",1
"Great Design

Great design, was just what i wanted. Will stand out from other cell phone covers.",4
"E61i Nokia Case - Fit Great

Cellet case worked great for my Nokia E61i - and fit snug - so it is not too large. I also tried both Krusell cases - but this Cellet is my favorite. It does NOT show the keyboard and screen while on your belt, and the phone is worn horizontal. Phone is easily removed by pushing phone up from a slot on the bottom of the case.The Krusell (Classic 89251) with a clear plastic front, fit very well - but displays your phone face and is worn vertically. This classic would be my choice for a back pack or purse, but my use was a belt - traveling via city train stations - and I did not want the phone on display. The Krusell Pictor (94115) was disappointing as it was overly Large. The E61i swam in the Pictor case and then there was additional space for accessories, etc.No problems with Cellet so far, after 3 weeks of traveling with it.",4
"A great easy to use case. A great bargin

This was the first case that I bought to try on my new Nokia E61i and I lucked out. Didn't really want to spend $60 on a nice leather case. This one was easy to use and feels very comfortable on my side. Fits my phone snug, but not to snug. Can't beat this one. Not sure if the material is leather, but it sure feels like it.",4
"too small for nokia e61i

It is too small for the nokia e61, it fits but very tight, it needs two hands to put it in or out. I ended up using it for an iphone, it fits well on it.",1
"Better than I expected!

Nifty little case case for a Nokia E61/E62. This is my first belt-clip cell phone holster and I was surprised at how well it worked. It can swivel horizontal (where I keep it) or vertical. The magnetic clasp is also a nice touch. The glove leather is better quality than I expected. Good value for the money.",3
"ok

Didnt fit my e62 , as it was supposed to but once ya stretch it out alittle it fits ok, just alittle snugger than I would like",2
"VERY GOOD ITEM

The construction of the product is excellent, I own a Nokia E61i and was looking for a pouch to hold it. I saw this product and bought it. The first day my phone didn't seem to fit into the pouch, but a couple of days later it was working very well. I am very happy with it and highly reccommend to everybody.Agustin Lopez",3
"Not satisfied

I bought the case pouch for a Nokia E62 cell phone that i had purchased, but the pouch did not fit the E62. I am not satisfied with this purchase at all.",0
"This is a Blackberry case, not for Nokia E61

Feels like bait and switch. This case is for the Blackberry and not the Nokia as described. I know because my friend's Blackberry fit perfectly. My Nokia E61i did not fit in the case properly. I did get it in by smashing the case flat first but the fit was so tight that removing it was quite difficult and impossible while wearing it on a belt. I would return it but the shipping cost was more than the product so I'd only get back about $1 after all my shipping costs.",0
"Disappointing

I bought this card for the same reason others did - to upgrade from the PC5740, which has been fantastically reliable but could be faster. Unfortunately, the unit kept losing the signal - in areas that that 5740 handled with ease (for a while I was commuting from RI to NJ on the train, so it was a great apples-to-apples test). Try as I might and with Verizon support (they mostly suggested I do the same things I'd already tried), I simply could not get it to hold the signal, and getting the signal back was a buggy, bothersome process. So I gave up and went back to my 5740, which works even when traveling by train through the Great Swamp in RI and below ground in Penn Station. I will switch to an faster card when I am convinced I can get the reliability of the 5740 at a faster speed.",0
"With the PC5750, Verizon service beats anything ATT has to offer

I tried using an ATT USB 881 modem AND an ATT Option GT Max 3.6 card for my train trips from Morristown NJ to Grand Central and in the building I work in near Grand Central. Of the two, the GT Max was slightly faster. But the ATT network was like an intermittent dial-up connection; real slow, and lots of drops.Before closing the ATT account, I opened a Verizon account with a PC5750 EVDO Rev A PC Card. It's almost like a cable connection; 10x as fast as the ATT network, and a good connection ALL THE WAY from Morristown to Grand Central, although signal strength varies. I'm writing this in the tunnel as we approach Grand Central, and I still have 4 bars. The ATT network was long dead by this point in the trip. I'm going to return all the ATT equipment and close that account before my 30 day trial runs out! I have no experience with any other Verizon cards, but I have no complaints with the 5750!",3
"One more step up.

I recently purchased the PC5750 to replace my PC5740. While being sold on the specs by the local salesman, i was expecting it to be much faster than the previous model. In my home in Key West, Florida i noticed a slight boost in performance, but not nearly as much as the commissioned salesman had sold me on. But to me the defining quality feature that the PC5750 has vrs the PC5740 is the external antenna jack ""not the flip up antenna"" that i am using in order to amplify the signal and pull much more bandwidth than the previous model. So in short the card it's self is only slightly better than the previous models but when boosted by a separate external antenna, it is very impressive.",4
"Verizon's ""broad""band extremly slow

I've own a Verizon data card for over a year now and the connection speed is becoming extremely slow. I tested everywhere including in house, on the road, airport etc. The avg download is about 400K and upload 140K. These are significantly slower than what I was promised at the store and the results of my tests when I first bought it (800K/400K).I called Verizon. The tech support guy was very rude and basically said this speed is normal and ""broadband"". He also tried to come up with excuses such as you are indoor although he had to agree that my signal strength was good. He also said as long as you could connect, you couldn't argue because there was no promise of the speed on the contract. (So basically even if your speed was 1K, they wouldn't see a problem with it.)My conclusion, I will never use Verizon again.",0
"There are other cards that are much better

I purchased the Verizon pc air card and used the card for 1 year. The speed was very slow at best. I paid for broadband access but the majority of the time I was on the slower national access. I recently had problems where I could not stay connected for more than 10 minutes before being disconnected. After 4 days of not being able to connect to the internet I had to go out and buy a Novatel pc card. I am a stock trader and can not afford to be down for 4 or more days. The people at Verizon were absolute jerks. All I asked for was the service they said they would provide. Instead I got no service and a $175 cancellation fee.",0
"Poor Performance

I live in the Midwest. I ""upgraded"" from the 1xRT Serria card to this card to get the higher speed data rates. I travel a lot in my job and have yet to see anything greater than the 1xRT speeds I had with the last card. I have contacted Verizon in the past and they are not helpful.. All they are interested in is getting you to extend your contract. My advice is to go with the Sprint service, my coworkers seem to have good luck with them.",0
"Works Great!

Bough this car charger for my second car.Works great, no problems.Used it for hours at a time while on the road.Highly recommend it.",4
"Excellent

When I purchased the phone i didn't get a car charger. I wanted to see if I could find one online and for a good price. I decided to buy this one for both my wife and I. We used these without issues for over a year now. Great product and price.",4
"Does the job

This charger does the job & costs so little , I can't see why you wouldn't get one or two - the same goes for the other items from this seller ; in fact I called them about the indoor 120/220 volt charger that I got which was the wrong model & they simply mailed me the correct one & did not want/need me to return the original one I got - No better service can you find !",3
"Car Charger Review

The cord is a bit short for my situation, but other than that the charger is working as expected. The price was great. I have used it to charge my cell phone twice with no problems.",2
"I wouldn't bother...

The product is represented as being better then the competitors (of course). In my experience its the same thing. The only other one I've used is the Fellowes product. But, I see no difference. It is no easier to apply, and no clearer. It was packaged with a sticker attached to it that said something like this side out, which is fine other then that the adhesive was so strong that, if I wasn't able to get it off with goof off, would have made the product completly unuseable. I have no idea what they were thinking. Bottom line, don't expect a higher quality from this than any other screen protector.",1
"Depends on what kind of user you are.....

Well.. is difficult to explain, but let's start - FIRST : Is not good under certain light conditions because is not as **Clear** as they say.. SECOND : i installed onto my PPC6700 screen following the right directions and just after the installation this protector has scratches on the surface (it's too delicate??? ) THIRD: The surface is not as SOFT as a screen must be,so is easy to catch dust on the surface... in a few words: If you like crystal clear and enjoy the original screen on your equipment do not use it. But if you are a user who can easily scratch the screen then use this product : Is better than nothing.",1
"SUPER cell phone charger!! Very REASONABLE price!!

Somehow I ""lost"" the charger for my Nokia 6030 cell phone! Certainly didn't want to pay a lot for a replacement! This GREAT CHARGER is perfect! LIGHTWEIGHT! Very LOW PRICE! Works PERFECTLY! Works with MANY OTHER MODELS as well! (See the PRODUCT description for other models with which it's compatible!) Works in HOME only (and that's what I wanted!) HIGHLY recommend!!! Of course, I found my charger a week after I received this one! LOL! Isn't that how it goes? At least I have a SUPER ""extra"" one now!",4
"Good charger

This charger works well. It is not anything special, but it does the job. The nice part of it, is that it works with so many different Nokia phones. There are a few different Nokia phones in our family, and it works with all of them.",2
"Sent wrong charger twice.

I ordered and sent back this charger twice. I gave the right model number for my phoneand was never able to get the correct charger for it.",0
"Cheap but hey it works.

Was pleasantly suprised given the low cost of this item. So far it has worked like a charm. Construction quality is nothing to scream about but all I need it to do is sit on my kitchen counter and charge my three year old spare phone. For that it has worked great. For travel it is very light so it would be good from that perspective but I don't think it would take much wear and tear.",3
"Works fine.

I have it for 3 weeks now. Does what a charger ought to do. I use it for my Nokia 6030. Charging takes around 5 hours to get full charge (slower than the original charger). But I don't mind, considering it's price which is AWESOME!.",4
"great value

I needed a new charger for my older Nokia phone and found it at a great price thru Amazon.",4
"Samsung Retractable Antenna

The item was priced correctly and shipped in a most timely manner.However, the item lacks the total quality of the original; plastic instead of metal in the main. But, it does work. Thank you.",0
"No Directions!!!!

This item has only one direction - take to a ""certified wireless phone technician"" to install this antenna. Save your money and don't get this item.",1
"Wrong Item

I really can not say anyting bad about the product because I am unable to use it :) The product I received was for a motorola phone it looks like and not the Plantronics headset, but this is my fault because I should have sent the product back for the correct items, but it is more trouble than it is worth so just tossed them in the round file, and still do not have the correct charger cords LOL",4
"A simple device that does its job

This is a simple device which is expected to do one thing - charge a cell phone while traveling in a vehicle. It does that job with no problems. It has a nice long cord, and is larger than other such devices I've used, but easy to handle. It has a ""pilot"" light to show when it is operating, useful information in my case because in my truck charging continues with the engine off, while in my car, there is no power to the accessory outlet with the engine off.",4
"Works great for Sansa Clip 4GB mp3 player!

I purchased this item for my mp3 player, a Sansa Clip 4 GB model (also recommended).It charged the mp3 player to 90% capacity in 30 minutes and 100% in about one hour.Did not try the cigarette lighter for the vehicle yet though.",4
"Does not work with my Nokia

I had a similar no name brand version of this USB phone charger that I used for several years with a couple different phones (including my current Nokia 8801). Recently the wire finally wore out and it was time to replace it.I was at work and desperate for a replacement so I found and bought this Philips multi-charger. I've tried the charger using the usb plug (what I mainly wanted), and the included wall plug, but neither work. When I plug the phone in it beeps like it is starting to charge then displays ""Not Charging"".The store I bought it from will not take it back and I can't be bothered to try and have it serviced through Philips. I have used the wall-plug usb adapter with other usb charging cables, so I guess it's not a complete loss. But I cannot recommend this product - instead go with a $1.99 cheapie from ebay.",0
"Awesome...no complaints.

I think I bought this for a couple of dollars. I still have it around. My Mother was using it to charge her old BlackBerry, up until recently. Word to the wise: Come to amazon to purchase spare and/or car chargers for your phone. Don't let them sucker you into paying top dollar at your local cell store.",4
"Works great!

I bought this on Amazon for $1.67, so that I'd have a back-up charger at the office. You can't go wrong for this price. Works on most Motorola phones.",4
"Plastic pieces wont stay together long

I bought this case on the day I bought the iPhone hoping it would help protect it. Immediately upon placing the iPhone in the back part of the case and then putting the front cover on I realized this thing is not going to stay snapped in place long. I was right. I did simple things like placing it in my pocket, taking it out, placing on desk etc. The plastic pieces unsnap readily, so you will find that you will spend time snapping it back together. It comes with a belt clip...NO WAY would I trust this thing to stay together while walking. The chances are too great that my $600 phone would pop out. CONCLUSION: Buy a better/other case if you intend on clipping it on a belt. The only thing I can see this case is good for is propping it up on your desk like a photo album. For $25, its not worth it. I took mine back.",0
"iPhone case seems to work just fine

Purchased at an AT&T; store on Friday along with my iPhone. At first it didn't seem like it fit right either (corners popped out of place) but then I was careful to snap in each of the 4 corners, then around the middle of both sides. Those last 2 connect with a solid and reassuring 'snap' and it's a tight fit. (I hear 5 distinct clicks during this process.) I definitely don't worry about the iPhone coming loose...if anything it's more difficult to get out of the case.Pros: the iPhone by itself is actually a bit slippery sometimes. This case makes it a little easier to handle. It's not too bulky or heavy either. It's a simple, inexpensive case that seems to work fine and doesn't take too much away (hide it or make it hideous like a couple other cases do) from the phone itself.Cons: The iPhone feels great in your hand (even if a bit slippery) and what you gain in 'additional handling ability' with this case, you lose in iPhone feel. The belt clip was a little much--I removed that all together. Also: you probably don't even need this case! The stress tests of the iPhone show it's difficult to scratch the screen (even intentionally) and handles drops onto carpet or pavement just fine.Update: I stopped using this case a few days after purchasing it. I use the iPhone all by itself with no case, and it's usually in my pocket. The phone has no screen scratches (in fact, my pocket seems to polish and clean the screen just fine, I never use the cloth and it looks perfect) the chrome trim around the edge has a few very small/fine scratches, and the back of the phone is getting dirty.",3
"don't buy this

The front lid can come loose very easy. The phone can fall just from walking around. this is a very bad product, shame on you Belkin!",0
"Don't Do it

This case is so cheaply made that i's no worth on even coming into contact with an Apple produt. The plastic is cheap, wears our easily, creaks, and offers no legitimate security for protecting your iphone. You can see how the plastic ""snap points"" will wear out quickly and then you are likely to see your beautiful $600 iphone pop out and smash on the ground. If they were giving this product away for free I would pass on it.",0
"Not Happy

I purchased the Belkin Acrylic Case for my new iPhone, and in the first two days, it slipped off my belt and fell to the floor, and then, on another occasion, came apart, and sent my phone sailing to the ground.I would definitely not recommend this product.Joe LaBracio",0
"Flimsy case to say the least...

This case is horrible! I have had my iPhone pop out of it twice when it was clipped on my belt. Needless to say, I was very unhappy. My phone has already sustained some damge from hitting the pavement. Beware of this product.",0
"Belkin Blew It

We took ours back. This is the first Belkin product that we have had a problem with. Under normal, non-stressful operation, this device fell apart and almost destroyed my wife's iphone on the 2nd day she had it. She was able to catch the phone on it's way to the floor.The AT&T; store from which we purchased this case said they had several of these returned already.I believe that Belkin will either a)take it off the market altogether or b) introduce a ""new and improved"" version soon. They certainly won't keep selling this beautiful but oh so poorly built device.",0
"Great Product

I too bought this case on Friday with my iphone. I have had absolutely no problem with the case, it is very secure and I feel confident wearing this on my belt. I have not had any problems with it falling off.The only cons in my opinion are:1. That you do lose that ""iphone"" feel since it is in the case.2. You have to take it off to use the dock. However you can still syncand charge it plugging the cable straight in to the iphone.All and all, this is a great product and I don't think you will be dissapointed.",4
"Garbage

Re: Belkin F8Z172 iPhonePoor design and loose fitting. I only purchased this piece of junk because some misinformed website gave it glowing reviews. However, the fit is loose and ruins the silver finish on the iPhone.Belkin should replace those iPhones that were scratched from the F8Z172.",0
"iPhone 3Gs doesn't fit in this case

The iPhone 3Gs (and probably the 3G) doesn't fit in this case. From the date of the reviews, it was probably made for the original iPhone (2G).",0
"Case damaged iphone

This is the worst product I can imagine, the case is cheap plastic that has not held up well. I noticed damage to my iphone and upon closer examination I determined that the cheap plastic case was scratching my iphone. If you want to buy a case that will damage your iphone, this is the product. If you want to buy a case that will preserve your iphone, dont buy this, IT WILL DAMAGE YOUR IPHONE, GUARANTEED!",0
"Avoid at all cost!

Very poor design! It came apart and dumped my brand-new iPhone onto an asphalt parking lot! Luckily, it still works! A truly bad product from Belkin!",0
"I works well for me

I was a bit surprised by all the negative comments. I bought one of these with my iPhone in June and generally like it. For the first week or so the case was difficult to snap together, but it has gotten smoother over time. It makes it easier to grab and hold the iPhone, protects it if it falls (obviously, not if you drop it from a great height), and the easel feature makes it very convenient to view the screen and browse email while sitting at a cafe table and drinking coffee.Several people said the case had scratched the finish of the iPhone. I checked mine, and there's not a single scratch or scrape.My one complaint about the case is that you have to remove it to put the iPhone in the charger dock.",3
"Miserable garbage - Ruins iPhone!

I bought this case from my local AT&T; store on the day the iPhone came out. My phone's finish has been destroyed by this miserable case despite never having been dropped or mistreated. I've only carried it in a pocket with no other foreign objects.The back, sides, and bezel are all scratched horribly and dotted with deep pockmarks. Avoid this case like the plague. This is the first 1 star review I have ever given.[Update, Feb 2008]: Belkin never sent the warranty claim form they promised to send me after I complained numerous times. The case totally destroyed the finish on the back of my iPhone. I've since purchased an Agent18 case which I wholeheartedly recommend. This Belkin product should never have been released, and quite frankly, Amazon is doing its customers a disservice by continuing to carry it.",0
"Nice Looking .... Poor Design

Got mine from AT&T and returning it. The case makes your iPhone dock useless. The plastic seems brittle and it has undid itself a couple of times. Luckily, my iPhone did not fall off. The clip is only for belts and will not clip onto gartered clothing very well since it is not spring loaded. Since the clip also serves as a stand, your belt will go behind the clip until you get used to it. Definitely a recipe for disaster.",0
"Scratches your iPhone

I bought this for my iPhone the day I opened it to keep it protected. A few weeks later I took the case off and found that it had scratched the metal around the screen. Supposedly Belkin has pulled all stock on this...",0
"This case WILL scratch your iPod!!!

The idea of this case is great, but the execution is horrible. Yes, the little belt clip/stand is neat, what's not neat is the fact that the case is a bit too large for the phone. this results in little pieces of junk (crumbs., etc.) getting stuck INSIDE the case, resulting in mucho scratches if they are hard enough.I had mine on for a little over 24 hours and already have several areas that are scratched, I'm going to have to replace the little chrome bexel at the least as that thing was destroyed. My advice - get a leather case or just be careful and go naked. If the iPhone is anything like the iPod, there will be inexpensive replacement body parts available, and this thing is SO nice to hold with no case on.",0
"Accessory Export very helpful

I suppose this review has more to do with the seller than the product, but I was very pleased with the service I received from Accessory Export. They were very helpful and did their utmost to ensure that I was satisfied with my order.",4
"I love this case!

I bought this case for my phone on a whim and so far, I LOVE IT! it keeps my phone safe and clean in my purse or bag and keeps my son from chewing on it.",4
"wrong case for enV

PLEASE READ!!!!This cases does not fit the LG enV. Dont Buy",0
"Misleading description

I ordered before brent birckhead's review came up and I got taken. This is not a leather case for LG enV VX-9900. The correct internal dimension is: 4"" x 1 3/4"" x 0.5"", clearly not a size that the VX9900 can fit into.Considering that the seller enters the ""product dimensions"" as 4 ounces instead of the measurments, one might suspect that this may not be an honest mistake.I think Amazon needs to take better responsibility of ensuring that the sellers fill out the description properly.",0
"Nice, but

This carry case is real nice. Does it's job well. The only thing is the magnets that close the case interfere with the outside display. I noticed this when I locked the key pad and run it by the magnet and the outer display would flash and then the keypad would be unlocked. Had to replace the phone the other day because the outer display went out. It would be a better case in my opinion if it was closed with velcro or some other method besides magnets.",3
"I Feel I Need To Revive Cellet From These Reviews

Hello,I JUST got my case, car charger, and wall charger $12.95 combo from them just yesterday (May 11, 2007) and I am very very happy with the purchase. No where can you get that kind of a deal! I read these reviews and was worried that I would be going through a lot of issues with returning the product, but I decided to try it out anyway. Well these reviews might have been only two months ago, but a lot can change in two months. For all we know the company might have accidently shipped the wrong case for the wrong phone, and the customers now have the case they purchased..I don't know. I do know that they got my order right, the shipment was FAST, and the quality of the products are great! Please listen to this review...you will be glad you purchased it and saved yourself a lot of time and money. I think amazon and this accessory company got the problem fixed and are now offering the right case for the right model (the LG EnV VX-9900). I am VERY satisfied with this product. Hope this helps everyone with your purchasing decisions!Ed",4
"phone case

now that I have used this daily for months, it still wears well retaining form and magnetic closure.",3
"Pretty Decent Case

The case I received wasn't exactly in the picture, but I still liked it. The case I got had a removeable belt clip and a integrated belt loop. The phone fit great the first weeks that I had it. But the elastic band on it that began to stretch and it lost it's tightness. This was probably because I used my plastic cover on my phone and it stretched it so. =/ Also, the hole at the bottom of the case is a little too big in my opinion. The hole is big enough for the phone to slip right through if you're not careful. So BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE CASE!!Overall, I like the case but i didn't like the size of the hole at the bottom or the elastic band on the sides. I'm sure if you don't use a plastic cover with this case you won't have the looseness problem. I did like the belt clip and belt loops though compared to other cases. I give it 3.5 stars but amazon wont let me.",3
"Cell Phone Case

The case is nice, except I don't like the way it is sideways. I prefer a case that is vertical. Also, when you take the phone out of the case while it is ringing it automatically answers the call.",1
"Best Case for Voyager

I <3 this case! It's perfect. It's very well made of some great material and fits the LG Voyager like a glove. I have actually purchased two of these cause I lost one in Vegas. But since I liked it so much I ended up buying another one. It comes with a detachable belt clip which I never use cause I always keep my phone in my pocket.",4
"enV Holder

The case is stylish and light and the cell phone fits in nice and snug but the one problem with it is that the magnet doesn't work very well. The cover randomly opens up and it sometimes gives me problems while closing it.",2
"Pretty good case for LG Env

This is a pretty good case for LG Env. I do not use the belt clip, which is detachable.Cons: Only thing which I did not like is: you cannot charge your phone with this leather case on, otherwise it is a great cell phone case.",3
"Works great

Works wonderfully on my K7 (KE433) phone. Snapped right into the slot and instantly restored my signal to full strength. Had it for a month so far and haven't experienced any problems.",4
"It's virtually bullet-proof!

I've had this phone for a good 2 years, and it's been through everything you can imagine. I've dropped it in water, I've dropped it on the ground, my neighbor's Rottweiler got ahold of it, my ex flung it at me out of her car window at about 25mph.... It's held up to everything!I work in construction, the heating and a/c side of things. So a normal work day for me consists of climbing in attic space of 2 story houses BEFORE the sheetrock, jumping in and out of trusses. I have dropped this phone from the second floor open-space to the cement foundation below on accident numerous times. As you can imagine balancing yourself on 2X4's, 25 feet off of the ground, and talking on the phone isn't a trait everybody is born with...me included. The most damage my phone has sustained was a cracked plastic protective cover and a sunk-in power button, along with some pretty severe scratches. But I'll tell you what, after a new flea-market ""El-Cheapo"" plastic shell, it still runs like a champ.If you work in a noisy environment like I do than this is the only way to go. I use the ringtone called ""Low"" (heh, go figure) on the loudest setting and I can hear it over the jackhammers pounding the pavement outside of the doorless, windowless, very acoustic, empty houses I work in. Just don't go to sleep next to it with the phone close to your head.The battery takes a good two to three days before it asks to be recharged, under normal use of course. My teenage bro, as I'm sure with many a teenager, will run it down from a full charge in a day.It's small. It's VERY durable. It's cheap. It's simple. A working man's phone. I'm going to hold onto mine until I find another phone that can take a beating, and it looks like no company outside of Nextel really cares much about durability anymore. If you need an extra backup phone in case your newfangled ""Motorola 29LDOI: Atomic Warhead Explosion Particle Calculating Edition"" phone breaks when someone sneezes on it, pick this little gem up. You can't fail.",4
"Excellent phone with no excess fat!

I have been a long time Cingular customer, and this is my fourth Nokia phone. I just came from a 6340i, and before that I had a 3595 for a couple days. The 3595 was very buzzy, and just had an overall feeling of cheapness to it, that's why I got into a 6340i. Anyway, I just got into the 6010 and it is a huge improvement over the 3595 it replaces. It has the clearest sound quality of any cell phone I have ever heard. In fact, it is clearer than any portable phone I have used as well. People on the other end report that they can hear me crystal clear.The phone has a nice heft and solidity to it that I find attractive. The styling and color are really nice, and the buttons are well laid out with a good solid feel. I like the fact that this phone is simply a phone. No camera, camcorder, PDA, etc. All I want is an inexpensive phone that is durable and allows me to have a nice conversation with someone. The Nokia delivers that in spades. I am very pleased with the Nokia 6010.",4
"Not worth the money (and it only cost $20)

I recently switched from T-Mobile to Cingular and I loved my little Samsung R225 phone. The only problem was the service area prevented me from using the phone in my house. I went to a few different places and everyone told me that Nokia was the way to go if I wanted really good reception. Okay, I took the bait. Instead of taking the free Sony Eriksson phone I paid the extra $20 and got the Nokia 6010. What a mistake. The phone has a hallow sound to it. It's like I hear everything around me echoing through the phone. There is no place to put a wrist strap which may not be a problem for men who wear belts but it is a problem for me. I had to take the phone strap from my old phone and open the back of the Nokia 6010, insert the strap and then put the case back on and hope that it doesn't break the phone and that the strap stays put. There is no way for me to get rid of the ""Cingular"" that shows up on the screen. On my old phone I could put anything I want on the banner. Mind you, there may be a way, but it has been blocked out (Option 3 on the Phone Settings menu is conspicuously missing). The display screen is so dark that you can't read the time and there is no way to change it. Hey, here's a novel idea, how about providing ring tones in addition to the many song rings for those of us who prefer a traditional ring. What happened to a normal ring tone? I don't want to be in a meeting and here ""Futurisco"" playing. The one thing I will give the phone is that you have the ability to create Profiles so that you can make changes to your settings and apply a particular group of settings depending on your situation. Overall, I am greatly disappionted.",1
"Good phone, but does it come with accessories?

I just bought this phone from Amazon.com with Cingular. It is a good phone, in terms of receiption and simplicity. No fancy features. But still a very good basic phone.I just has one question on this 6010 from Amazon.com: does it come with some accessories, like earphone, etc? The package I received just includes the phone, the battery. That is all!No earphone! Could anybody confirm there is no accessory with this phone from amazon?",3
"Poor phone

I live in a moderate to a desolate area in distance from a tower. This phone will not connect when indoors. I tried a mobile antenna on the roof and find the only adapter is a velcro connection that absolutely gives nothing for $15. My old basic Nokia did a pretty good hookup with a mechanical earphone style hookup..I'm looking for a good basic phone, loud ringtones and plug in style antenna.larry@brainerd.net",0
"Washes just fine in the washer!

In today's day and age, it's becoming the normal thing for kids to have cell phones, so I wanted to get that part out before I had bad remarks added to my comment here. I have a ten year old daughter and she uses this Nokia 6010 phone with the KIC prepaid plan so the two of us can stay in touch while she's at her activities, friends' houses, or out in the neighborhood since 2-way radios only go so far. One of the things I didn't want for her was a clip to attach this to her pants for the fear of losing her phone. So she keeps it in her pants pocket. Then it happened. I thought I was going to faint at first because I had to pay $100 for this phone since it wasn't a contract she's using it for. She left the phone in her pants pocket and in the washer it went. After a full super wash with All Clean and Clear and a bit of Snuggle's fabric softner, I'm sure the phone is quite clean now. We realized it was missing when I called it and it kept telling me the customer was unavailable. Then she said those words, ""Mom, did you take the phone out of my pocket, because I left it in there.""My own personal experience of dropping a cell phone in the toilet, I just knew this phone was a goner, but I had hope. I took the phone apart and let it dry over night, put it back together, and can you believe this phone still works like new??? The Sim card wasn't even damaged!!!So now that we know it washes up good, how about the rest of the phone? It comes preloaded with several ringtones, which none sounded like Ciara as my daughter wanted, so we downloaded a few from the free ringtone site we use. Ah, see? It DOES have internet capabilities! It also has a few games to play, but the Bowling is so loud, I at times want to smash it, haha, but she has learned how to turn off the volume. The candybar style phones, such as this one, are so much easier to slip into a pocket or one of those teeny booper purses she uses than the flip phones, so I feel this phone was perfect for her. It doesn't have a camera on it or anything, but just the basics. If you're looking for a phone just to talk on, this one will work fine. I've used it once myself to test it out and the sound is crystal clear which is hard to find in some brands. You can buy interchangeable face plates for it or leave it black. Overall, it's a good little phone and I do not regret my purchase.",4
"A very good cell phone, but...

This is a very good cell phone and Amazon.com gives the best deal. But, you can't transfer your old phone number from different provider to Cingular through Amazon.com. If you transfer your old phone number, you won't get your mail-in rebate. Please read amazon.com mail-in rebate rules carefully!!!You can read about how to transfer your number through this link : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/508597/102-6686881-6992121",4
"First Cell Phone

This is my first try at having a cell phone and I was told that this type get the absolute best reception. My daughter has a LG flip phone and she has to go outside the house to talk on hers. I can sit anywhere in the house and talk on mine, so I guess that means I was told correctly. My only complaint has to do with one of the options through cingular and not really the phone itself. I set mine up as a ""pay as you go"" and I have aol instant messenger on my home pc. well, apparently it's showing that I am online all the time because the phone service has IM on it and if anyone on their computer sees me as ""online"" on the pc, and try to instant message me, it automatically alerts my phone and charges me five cents. I am in the process of trying to get this straightened out but so far nothing is working.",4
"Durable too

I just pulled my 6010 out of the laundry machine, for the second time. After letting it dry off in the sun for a few hours, it sprang back to life, for the second time. Combine that with all the times I've dropped it and shaken it, and it's one heck of a survivor. It still has its original battery and all that. Color me impressed.",4
"All you need is the Nokia 6010

I had a Razr and it lasted about 2 weeks. It is not rugged enough for me apparently. Cingular, which I hate, told me the cheapest phone they had was 199.00. I went to ebay and found this gem for 25.00. The reception is great and I an can actually hear it when it rings. Try that with the Razr or Slyvr or anyother overpriced name with a cute name. I will use the bad boy until my contract with Cingular expires and then I am going somewhere else. AT&T Wireless wasn't too bad to me, but Cingular is a bunch of Aholes",4
"when all you need is a phone

If you use your cell phone as just a phone, this is a good choice. No camera and limited instant messaging support help this camera follow the KISS rule.But just because it's cheat doesn't mean poor quality. Mine managed to surive a day in a snowbank. When I did manage to lose my 6010, I replaced it with (you guessed it) another 6010.",4
"great phone

iv had this phone for about 1 yr now and it is still going strong. it picks up a signal where the others wont.i dont like the fact it dosent have a speaker phone. overall it is a great basic cell phone and durable too.",3
"Meets Basic Requirements

Yes!You can talk with this phone. It has a decent reception. Extremely big fonts which even blind people can see and is so big it is hard to lose it. The battery on mine sucks though...I need to watch it if I talk for more than two hours at a time:) With no additional features...this phone is awesome as it won't keep you occupied and not perform well on your job. I had a sony ericcson before and man, that was something to own...I checked out my cousin's Motorola V600 and it was SO USER UNFRIENDLY when compared to a basic Sony Ericcson T610. The camera and video recording functions were amazing on it though. So, if you just wanna talk and not worry about your phone (except for the charging bit though), buy the 6010, but if you want to take pictures, record videos and not worry about using your phone to talk, then go for the V600. Hope my review was useful.",2
"Hard to see screen and Cingular tries to steal your money

The phone is actually a disappointment. The color screen is VERY hard to read outdoors and even indoors unless the lighting is dim. The rings are too quiet - even at the maximum setting. Other than that, the phone is OK.Cingular plays the stealth service plan game - they tried to tack on 'roadside assistance' plan (I never agreed to such a plan) and had the nerve to say that removing the plan was a courtesy. They also failed to apply my govt employee discount",1
"reliable plain vanilla phone

The Nokia 6010 is what I chose for my Cingular (AT&T) prepaid service in 2005. I used it for about three months and then let it sit for 8 months. I already had a different phone under another company's contract plan. My 6010 had no problems holding a charge after being off of the charger for 8 months. I liked the reliability of the 6010 so much that I let my contract plan go. I don't use a cell phone much, so I like the $1/day of usage plus $0.10/minute prepaid plan that is good for one year with $100 prepayment. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my unused balance didn't vanish when I renewed at the end of the year. The per minute charge doesn't apply on weekends to calls with other customers of the company. The lack of roaming means that all calls are local, charged at the same dollar a day of usage plus ten cents per minute against the remaining balance. I think not paying extra for roaming is great. The clarity is absolutely excellent even while I'm traveling along the highway, and the call is to someone on the other side of the country. The only problem I've encountered is not with the phone but with Cingular/ATT. I've found their people in several of their stores to be totally clueless. It was as if they had been hired one minute before I walked in. They didn't know how to transfer my old number, how to activate a prepaid card, what the features of their plans were, and probably a few other things I've forgotten. They also didn't care how long they kept me waiting while they made personal calls and chatted amongst themselves. If you find a Cingular/ATT store like that, do what I had to do, find another company store where the people know their stuff and take customer service seriously. The know-nothings told me I could check my remaining balance by calling a number they gave me. Not true, that only works with their contract plans. Fortunately, a several months ago Cingular/ATT started sending the remaining balance to the phone's display after most calls.",4
"Nicely Designed Phone

If you're not wedded to the folding-style, this is an excellent phone. Perhaps the best thing about it is its keypad: dialing the numbers is almost as easy as doing so on your home phone. You can also store multiple phone numbers under a single name and ""tag"" each one with a little icon that lets you know if it's home, mobile, work, etc. You can add a ""voice tag"" to 10 numbers of your choice: just hold the contacts button for a full second, speak the person's name, and the phone automatically dials the number. The sound is quite good for a cell phone. The battery has a decent long life before it needs recharging. A small rubber pad built into the back of the phone prevents it from sliding when lying on hard surfaces. The only criticism--and it's a small one--is that there's no quick way (at least none that I've found) to put the phone on vibrate alert (like pressing and holding down the ""#"" key, e.g.). You have to go Menu-Profiles-Silent-Select (which is not too much trouble, but it would be nice if there were a quicker way to do it).",4
"Phone, not PDA

This phone was a color upgrade from my previous Nokia 6340. The 6340 is a great phone (it survived numerous drops without any problems), but the black/green screen was hard to read, especially at night.The 6010 screen is color, but not very bright. It's 1/2"" shorter than the 6340 (4.5"" long). The build quality of the 6010 is not as good as the 6340, but acceptable.One key point is that the 6010 has no bluetooth, IR, or connectivity cable included. You'll have to buy 3rd party software/cables to connect the phone to your computer.Since my old phone was on a different cellphone system, I had a new SIM card. I had to therefore re-enter my old phone #'s into the new phone manually.The 6010 connects to the internet through GPRS, which apparently is not available in my area. My old 6340 had no problems connecting to the internet.As a phone, it has better battery life(very good), call, and signal quality than my 6340. Which is the reason I'm keeping the 6010. But users looking for multiple functions should look elsewhere.",3
"Good choice for a non-camera-phone

An excellent, inexpensive phone for those who want the latest features but DON'T need a camera. Supports games, polyphonic ringtones, wireless internet, IM. The phone has plenty of memory for contacts and extras. It has great signal strength so far, after two weeks of use (Cingular in Seattle). The battery was long-lasting even on the 1st charge.Some cons:This phone is a little bulky - slightly thicker than a deck of cards - and boxy.The keys are hard and very solid; extensive game-playing or long text messages will give you sore thumbs. The keys are hard to press if you use your fingernails (they ""rock"" without engaging), but they are big enough to hit with your fingertips. It is easy to mistakenly hit 8 instead of 5.The screen is very difficult to read when the backlight is off, and the light turns off quickly (15 seconds, there doesn't seem to be a way to change this setting). The screen stays lit during games.This is a NEW phone (Sept 2004), and as of yet there are not very many games available. I have also seen 3rd-party content providers (for ringtones, etc.) that do not support it yet.Since it isn't a flip-phone, the keylock is important, but there is no dedicated button, nor are there onscreen instructions. (The keypad is locked by hitting * while in the main menu.)-- -- --Despite the drawbacks, I am happy with my purchase. Don't buy it just for games (difficult to play/few available), but the other features are excellent. (...)",3
"Good basic phone, excellent reception

Pro: Just a good basic ""stick"" phone like everyone else is saying, and it has great battery life (at least mine does), and a nice user interface -- easy to setup the address book. I'd buy it again.Con: (1) Very ""hot"" magnetically -- will make LOUD pops, hums, chirps and squeals on any nearby powered speakers (hey -- you can tell when a call is coming in!), will jiggle nearby CRT monitors. Much more than any other phone I've owned. It's like it's really trying hard to reach out!(2) Display very hard to read in ambient light -- and you have to push a button to bring up the back-light, then ""undo"" whatever you did by pushing the button. This phone does NOT need a color display -- my LCD wristwatch is easily readable in most any light, but not this phone!(3) Buttons not well placed -- especially the upper two ""soft"" buttons.",2
"Good average phone

Someone in my family lost their cell phone on the bus (to protect the guilty, I remain silent) and needed a replacement phone. We decided on the Nokia 6010 basically because of cost concerns. The phone was in our price range. Here are some first impressions on the phone:Form Factor: This is yet another 'candy bar' phone. It is oblong in shape and has no cover. The buttons are flush-flat and are backlit with a soft glow when any button is touched or a phone call is coming in. The unit is slimmer in design then it's other low cost cousins and is made out of plastic. The phone is slippery and will need a phone cover for the butter fingered.Reception: Pretty good. The sensitivity is a little bit better than average.Sound Quality: Odd. When we were testing this phone out, the caller receiving the call at the other end mentioned that the Nokia's broadcast sounded like somebody talking inside of a tunnel. Lots of echo. Strange.Display: Passing. The screen is bright enough to see in moderate to bright light. The images look a little chunky and the color could be more saturated. But overall, not bad.Ring Tones: Comes with a good variety of ringtones. This model has polyphonic sounding ringtones. This is a fancy way of saying that the sounds are stereo-like and quite full. Pretty entertaining.Navigation: If you have used a Nokia before, you will adjust to the menu system without too much trouble. However, newcomers will find the menus/submenus a bit daunting and non-logical. Read the manual for help. The Nokia menus allow you to enter new phone numbers, activate 1-touch dialing, set ring tones and volume, play games, set a screen image, etc.Overall Impression: Pretty nice basic phone. I rate this phone about a 4.",3
"Great RF Phone!

This phone is totally great. It gets a signal very well. It will work almost anywhere. It is very sturdy, though it is rather heavy and big. It has a color screen, but it isn't very bright or vivid, it is kind of washed out. If you want a basic phone just to talk on then this phone will work for you.",3
"Great phone, except for excessive magnetic radiation

This a decent phone. To me, the main requirements are that it has good reception and a decent phone book (imagine that - I want to use it as a cell phone!), and I have no complaints about those items. But just as another reviewer said, it goes crazy magnetically. When it's by my computer, my monitor looks like it's on LSD, and my speakers make random techno music. I have no idea how Nokia managed to get FCC certification with this phone. ;-) If it weren't for the EMI stuff, I would give it 5 stars.",3
"a comparison with the Nokia 3560

I got this phone because they were offering a promo 1000 anytime minutes (comparable to the Nation 450 plan otherwise) on the national GSM network because i'm such a good customer, and I wanted to jump on the GSM bandwagon soon so that when they started getting rid of TDMA towers, i could accrue more benefits by having a plan for longer. The phone is almost exactly like my TDMA Nokia 3560 phone. Just as an intro, i've mostly had Nokia stick phones.PROS: (compared to the NOkia 3560. None really. I now have nation wide no roaming versus the previous regional plan, but my peak time is no longer 7AM-8PM. It has more web browsing capabilities (which i don't do from my phone), and I believe that you can download music, wallpapers, and games, although you couldn't do it with the 3560. I've gone through 3 Nokia stick phones, and the main reason i chose this one over the samsung camera E317 flip phone for $50 was because i have extra batteries, AC adaptors, earphone, car adaptor, and case from previous Nokias. Oh yeah, you can also display the DATE as well as the time on this phone, which is useful for me, because i wouldn't know the month without a digital watch, which i don't wear.CONS:1)the buttons are pretty hard to push, especially the ones near the top. The ""send"" and left ""choice.?"" button are way too close, and so are the ""end call"" and right button. Exactly how similar are these phones? Well, i jsut switched the faceplates to use my old 3560 phone faceplate, and it works fine.2)Couple of reviews mentioned a hollow sound heard by the person you're talking to. i noticed that whereas the 3560 has a hole in the case near the microphone, the 6010 does not! Not sure how much difference this will make - can't really make a good comparison, because it's 2 different networks.3)Had a discussion with my friend today, and we were lamenting that cell phone companies may purposefully not give you a regular sounding ring, so that you'll have to purchase one. Yes, the 6010 doesn't really have any traditional rings. i prefer sounds that are a little bit low in pitch, but good volume, and definitely not melodious or cutesy, and there just isn't any that fits that criteria in this phone.4)earpiece too loud - I'm somewhat paranoid about EM radiation, so i use the headset whenever possible, but even at the lowest volume setting, it's just TOO LOUD. i have to keep telling the other person to speak more softly. i've been holding the earpiece up near my ear with my hands to counteract this, but that kind of defeats the point of it being hands-free. even without the ear piece, the phone itself is very loud. i have to hold it far from my ear, which allows random strangers to hear what we're taling about. in the 3560, there was an ""equalizer"" function that you could set the base volume to be lower to begin with, and change the volume from that base. not available in 6010. I'm actually thinking of getting the crappiest earpiece i can find that mutes the volume somewhat.5)also not in this phone is the voice recorder function, which i didn't really use, but it was fun.All in all, i'm not that unhappy with this phone. i don't really like flip phones, and i can preach volumes on the durability of these nokia stick phones (ran over my 2nd nokia phone - LCD messed up, but otherwise working fine). My only big beef is the conversation being too loud... I dunno, maybe i have sensitive ears or something. or maybe the new genearation screwed up their ears with loud music or heavy use of headphones turned on too loud, and nokia is adapting to the times. (kind of like movie theaters nowadays, it seems like...)after all, i don't think that my hearing got better as i got older, right?",3
"Durable, inexpensive workhorse

I run a fleet of six cellphones in my family which currently includes 3 of these tough, entry level phones. My kids are capable of killing nicer phones, but have had a hard time with the Nokia 6010. It's a basic GSM phone that works like a tank. There's no speakerphone, but the texting features (predictive if you want it) are just fine (kids just have to text). The cool thing is if your kid happens to destroy or drown the phone, try to salvage the SIM card, grab another phone used online (may require unlocking, not too difficult), plug in the SIM card and you should be up and running again. I've done this three times now. It takes a full immersion or a devastating fall to kill this phone. I've used one of these phones myself for awhile (while I was setting it up for my daughter).There are tons of aftermarket accessories for this phone, and they'll be around for awhile yet.",4
"Amazing Little Phone

With all of these owners and their new-fangled cell phones with their bells and whistles on them, many people are pretty surprised to see me pull out this antique (in terms of cell phone technology anyway). No special screen. No picture capabilities. Just a Plain-Jane ol' cell phone. Yep. Suits me just fine.I get great reception. A great basic service plan. And I still have the original battery in this sucker! Can you believe that? Most people can't. But it's true. I swear! I've dropped it about half-a-dozen times, too, but it just keeps on working. Amazing little guys. My little snoogy phone. Yes...my itty-bitty, little snoogy phone. I love you snoogy phone. Yes I do. I love you...",3
"adaquate

could not determine if item was newserver purpose adequatelyexorbitant shipping given weight of item",2
"Good substitute for the original antenna

This antenna cost less than the original to replace. It seems to have the same reception as the original and it was a lot easier to buy from Amazon than to deal with the manufacturer of the phone.",4
"All the ""must-have"" features are perfect. (but...)

I own and use this phone, and overall, it's excellent. Samsung got the important features right: Size/weight, battery life, reception and call quality, etc.All the ""must-have"" features are perfect. I only wish they hadn't overlooked some ""nice-to-haves.""My wish list:* [major] Give us a speakerphone, man!* [minor] The display breaks phone numbers up at the 5th digit, so dialed numbers look like this:718-555-1212* [medium] The call logs only indicate the names of friends--not their numbers. I.e., it will tell me that my friend ""Joe"" called, but not whether it was from his home, his office or his mobile (if I have all three in my phone book). This is especially inconvenient when it comes to using the ""recently dialed calls"" list.The same problem applies to the caller ID screen that appears when a friend calls. Even with called ID, I find myself asking friends who call me, ""Are you calling from home or from work?"" because all my caller ID reports is that ""Joe"" from my phonebook is calling.* [minor] It's currently difficult to find accessories for this phone--in part because of Samsung's questionable decision to use a completely non-standard jack for the headset connection.I'll leave it at that. All in all, an excellent performer and a great, fun phone. But a phone at this level should have its user interface thought through a little better.",3
"GREAT PHONE...... But it has its flaws

I Just Bought This Phone A little while ago and when i bought it they made sure this is the one i wanted because of complaints that the sound quality was bad. Well that is if you are in certain areas that dont get the best reception because it sounds just as good as my nokia and sony ericsson and my sidekick 2,but it has alot more features that are well worth the money( dual color screens for the photo viewfinder and as a photo caller id, lights up bright on the front with a multi color,changable service light,has a great quality vga camera with effects such as frames, black and white,sepia tone,negative and it can even make a picture look like a sketch,and it does this all sharply so it doesnt look cheap. also it gets great reception and has a vibrant color screen with animated backrounds. it has great battery life and loud crisp clear ringtones including mp3 and polyphonic.You can change your message tones, powering on and off tones, folder tone, and set personal ringtones so it is highly customizable. The phone itself is also very attractive and small. It is also light so it has alot of pocket appeal. The Bad good call quality but still not the best if you are looking for the best i would go for the motorola v400/v551. Also you have to keep the same shutter tone on all the time you cant change it or make it silent, the keys are a bit small but not to where youll be hitting 2 keys at once. It also runs on GPRS not edge so downloads are a bit slow. other than that no problems, and even better it runs on AT&T/cingular's gsm 850/1900 service so youve got great reliable coverage.",4
"Review E317

I have been a Sprint customer for 2 years with a Samsung A500, was a very reliable phone except for sprints coverage area. Now to the E317 and Cingular. I read the E316 reviews prior to my purchase and thought that there is now way that this phone (since it's a samsung) is that bad. Well I was wrong, it definitely has its share of problems. I have no gripes with cingular, this is on the phone only.1. The E317 has very, and I mean very, poor sound quality. Unless the person is speaking very loud or has a deep voice it is very difficult to hear them, even with the volume turned all the way up. This is why I am looking into returning it. Heck, this is the most important thing.2.It does not have the standard 2.5mm Hands Free jack but instead one that is proprietary to samsung.3.The volume control on the side controls the keypad volume when not in use, it DOES NOT control the ring volume or send the phone to vibrate mode like my A500 did (I am not sure if samsung has changed all their phones to act like this). Vibrate must be set by the keypad and the ring volume requires you to navigate in the control menus. The side button will control the speaker volume when you are talking on the phone.4. Has a fair amount of background static that is always constant at some level. Much more than I ever had with the A500.5. The speaker produces more of a computer generated voice than most people will be use to or will like. My A500 sounded more like the phone would in your home, where the E317 sounds like you are talking to someone through the computer.6. The Good - Small and light weight with good color displays. Easy to use camera, even though low picture quality. Easy to navigate phonebook and phonebook is easy to setup.Well I hope this helps you make an informed decision and even though you like the looks of the phone, just stick with something like the Motorola V400. I really look for Cingular to pull this phone off the market within 6 months due to complaints (This is not unheard off).",1
"I dont see the problem? Nice little phone...

The speaker is fine. I dont agree with all the whining about the speaker. It may not be the best speaker out there, but it works just fine. Sleek and stylish, lots of nice features, great user interface, very intuitive. Super lightweight and has a really nice front display. All in all, a nice phone.",3
"Eh.. A nice phone until you have to talk on it.

Okay, so I started reading reviews AFTER I purchased this phone. Seeing all of the ""horrible sound quality!"" comments, I was pretty nervous. And I had a reason to be. The sound quality on this phone is awful! I don't think it has anything to do with Cingular or reception, as I've never had problems with cingular before. I just can't hear anything on this phone and what I do hear is muffled and distorted. My friends are tired of me saying, ""What did you say?"" over and over again and they can't even hear me half the time. Also, I've had several instances of the phone ""freezing up"" on me. I'll have to remove the battery to get it to start working again.It's a great looking little phone and the camera is pretty cool and fun to mess around with - but in the end, it is a phone. When you can't use a phone for it's main purpose, you have some problems. Samsung should have put a little more time and effort into the speaker instead of into all the little options that don't really matter much.",1
"don't let them push this phone on you

i got this phone around the end of may and i'm completely unhappy with it. the sound/reception is terrible, you have a hard time hearing the people you're talking to. already i've had problems with the phone ""freezing up."" when turning the phone on/off it will just get hung playing the start/end animation song. also sometimes when just talking on the phone you can turn it off by lightly touching the hang-up button. i orginally went into the store to purchase the samsung p207 put the representative talked me out of it.",0
"Samsung e317

I purchased this phone when signing another contract deal with Cingular. It was relatively cheap (about $60 with a 2-year contract). This was about three months ago. I've already gotten rid of the phone earlier last month.I could not make calls with this phone. Not that it wouldn't dial up numbers, but I could not make out anything being said by the person on the other line. Horrible reception indoors and out. I live in the Las Vegas area and always had a great signal but no matter how many bars were showing, my reception was still bad. Only once did I have a decent call. Cingular has great service and considering the area I live in... only shows this phone is a bad choice on reception.Other then that, there are a lot of neat things about the phone. It looks great, is very light-weight (was amazed at how light it was), has many minor but useful features, picture quality was decent and cool additions like digital borders and different shooting modes.The color screen was small for my taste but none-the-less very nice. Vivid colours. Text was easily readable. I could not customize the home screen as much as I would've liked. Included wallpapers were boring, even though animated at all times. Being able to change the display text colour can be cool but pretty much useless. Would've prefered to been able to change the skin colours. External screen is wonderful. Shows everything you need to see in the same vivid colours as the internal screen. External screen blacks out after a few seconds though. They should've made it, at least, show the time indefinitely.The numbers on the keypad are easy to use and easy to see. The navigation dial in the upper middle is a little difficult. Often times I ended up pressing numbers when trying to use the dial. Buttons on the sides of the camera are small, but easy to use and provide a little added help with shortcutting.Menus are easy to navigate, can customize the way it appears in three ways. Ringtones included are as boring as the wallpapers so plan on purchasing your own ringtones. Games included are all right but hard to play with a keypad.Samsung made it relitively easy to use this phone. Anyone young to old should not have a problem getting to understand it. I never had to pick up the manual except for the one time when trying to learn how to use the external screen as a camera viewfinder.As said before, camera has decent quality. The colours come out a little faded, but they look better then any previous phone I've had. You can choose many different colour modes (sepia, black and white, emboss, negative, etc.)... a selection of digital borders to add around your photos. Day and night shooting modes (not much difference between), vertical and horizontal shooting, shot series (which enables you to shoot multiple photos quickly in a row (did not like this feature because it made pictures very small). Multiple zoom and brightness/contrast features work well. The funnest camera I've experienced on a cell phone.My favourite feature was the service light (tiny light on the outside lid) that would flash continuously whenever I've received a call, message, or voicemail. If I was away from the phone for a period of time and it was silent, the service light would let me know I need to check it by flashing a lot. Would like to see this done on more phones.The casing of the phone will catch eyes. It size will too. Often people said the phone was very nice looking. I liked the added black touch on the front. Casing scratches easily, though. Will begin to look cheap over a short period of time. The battery IS the back cover, which I absolutely hated because if I lose a battery, I don't want to lose a back cover either. Stupid decision on Samsung in my opinion. They placed the headset jack on the top of the phone for easy usage. Phone closes very securely and does not bang up the phone or keypad while doing so.Sound quality is not great. Volume does not sound high on the highest setting. You'll have to make sure to be in a quiet place.I gave this phone a two star rating because of the reception problems (mainly) and volume. I couldn't make calls so I got rid of it. Not everyone has this problem obviously, but Samsung phones are known for their reception difficulties. So, please keep that in mind while purchasing this phone.It is a wonderful phone for early teens. Adults, business men and women, gadget lovers, stay away.",1
"garbage!

ok let me start by saying this phone looks great the features are great....but i bought this phone about 35 days ago and have had to exchange it 3 times through warrenty already 3 times!!!! for the following reasons.1) first phone would not stay connected, 2)second phone would power off and i would have to take the battery out and put it back in to get it to power back on 3)it allways gave me problems connecting to voice mail and to text messages and dropping calls, let me explain this i live in a spot with full bars other famially memebers do not have this problem. i fell in love with this phone when i seen it but after 3 faulty phones i will never purchase a samsung phone again, i swithed to the motorolla v551 and love this phone no problems with connectivity i miss the color screen on the front but hey i bought this phone for talking not admiring its looks, i hope this helps you choosing a phone but if i were you and you were debating on this phone i would say be verry weary.oh yeah almost forgot to point this out ....you cant hear squat on this phone in a quite space witht he volume all the way up....my convos on this phone was asking what? what did you say?",0
"Pretty good, but why the finicky connects?

I previously had the Samsung E105, with a hands-free kit and everything. When I got this E317, I expected to be able to use the hands-free kit with it; however, the E317 has a different connection jack, so I had to buy another hands-free kit.The menu navigation is fairly good too, but definitely not quite as easy as I thought. The menus seem to be promoting the use of shopping for ringtones and the like, so the first menu item you get is the MEdia mall instead of something more useful like Recent Calls.I have to admit that the external screen would be more useful if it stayed on all the time like on the E105. The phone comes with a rather small selection for ringtones (hence the Shop for Ringtones options?) and wallpapers. I'd definitely suggest a connection cable to transfer your own ringtones or buy them from Cingular, whichever one gets you the ones that you really want.The camera on the phone is not really good; I find that the colors are a little over-saturated. Then again, this is a camera on a phone, so don't expect insane colors and resolution. The button on the right side of the phone is useful for taking pictures of yourself, but honestly, is more of a nuisance than a good option; it's easy to press-and-hold this button while it's in your pocket and you end up with a bunch of black pictures in your picture album.On the up-side, however, the phone is fairly customizable, much like all Samsung phones are. Keypad tones, ringtones (when you've got the ones you want), wallpapers (likewise), text colors, even pictures and text for the external id as well.Overall, the usage is quite good. I have no idea what the other reviewers are getting so riled up about (sound quality is not crystal clear, I admit, but not so bad that I'd return the phone - it's really not that noticeable, unless you're nit-picky). Definitely a good deal if you get it for free, but it's almost a unit that you have just to tide you over until the next best thing.",3
"Good light and small phone

I like this phone. Its small and light with a nice look and color. The volume could be a bit higher. Im not noticing all the problems others complain about while I do agree the volume in the speaker should go a big higher. The motorola v551 is too heavy of a phone to expect to want to keep for a year or more.",4
"Should be taken off the market

Why Cingular continues to sell this phone is beyond me? Surely Samsung had to know what a terrible phone they were putting on the market. The main problem is clarity. There is so much distortion that I really have a tough time understanding what people are saying. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!",1
"Don't bother

Volume/speaker is indequate. Phone is NOT as teeny as predecessor 307. ""Many different ringtones"" equates to exactly 11.PATHETIC.",0
"Cingular Deceptive

My review is on Cingular. I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used. THEY LIE. THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area. If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular. Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.",0
"Poor quality phone but looks pretty :-)

I scoured the internet and did my homework researching this phone, and found only one person complaining about reception and poor sound quality; other then the review above mine here (maybe no one has bothered to review this phone and post their comments). Well, I am number three now.I was very disappointed this phone sounded the way it did, and had such horrible reception. I own a v400 as well on the cingular network, and I know what and where I should have good reception, and the e317 is not even in the same ball park, it is horrible. I am returning it, and going to give it a second try. If something changes, I will either retract my statements here, or qualify them with more bad news with the replacement e317.Stay tuned...",1
"Don't buy -- terrible sound quality.

I downgraded my initial review to two stars due to the terrible sound quality on the phone. I exchanged it for an LG L1400 and all my problems with sound went away.The good:- really small and light- nice displays- Camera & photo caller id featureThe bad:- Terrible sound quality -- the speaker is loud, but it is buzzy and distorted- poor reception -- I find I miss calls frequently because the phone does not ring.- the phone makes a 'snapshot' sound when it takes a picture. I understand that this is required in some countries, but it would have been nice to be able to turn it off.- T9 is not the default for text input (why??!) and I don't think I can change that.",3
"Bad phone in a nice package...

It seems strange that Samsung would try so hard to make such a nice phone that includes great features (picture caller ID, dual LCD screens, intuitive menu,etc), and then forget the most important part - the phone. The reception is great (at least that's what the phone indicates), but the sound quality is horrible. I find myself saying ""What?"" every 10-15 seconds. I saw mixed reviews about the e316, so I'm not sure if the poor sound quality is a standard feature, or if I just got a bad apple. I'm definitely returning this one, but not sure what to replace it with.",1
"Excellent but for one drawback...

I have had this phone for 11 months and it was my first cell phone purchase. Now I am renewing my contract and upgrading my phone. I would not be upgrading my phone if it wasn't for the simple fact that:My Samsung E317 does NOT have speakerphone!It is one feature that this phone does not have that would be the most useful for multitasking while conversating.Everything you ever need to know about the phone is listed in above reiews and the product description. I just wanted to point out the fact that there is no speakerphone as I didn't pay attention to that fact until I realized I needed it. I have purchased a Nokia 6102 for the speakerphone and reception quality well known for Nokia phones (as I was told by a Cingular representative).Quick note: I believe that Cingular is the best service, just based on personal experience. Never dropped a call. =)",4
"Good basics, extras not so much

I got this after accidentally dunking my Moto V551 in a cup of coffee (which, judging from V551 reviews and my boyfriend's experience with his V551, was probably a blessing).I'll admit I was sold by the external color screen. I also had a Samsung previously and was very happy with that phone - it ""lived"" for 2.5 years, brought me through contract and when it did finally crap out it was just the display that died, the actual phone still made and received calls.So kudos to Samsung for making reliably good phones.This phone does just fine for the basics - it has good reception, I never drop calls, sound is on the quiet side but still reasonable. The phone book works is easy to use. The display is bright and the color is vivid. Buttons give good ""click"" feedback when pressed and menus are reasonably well organized. Charges well, except good luck finding a replacement charger besides ordering another Samsung one (see 3rd party accessories below comment below). Everything *basic* works as it should.It's the *extras* where the phone starts to lose points. First, the camera SUCKS. The V551 was crap overall but at least the camera was decent. The E317 has a VGA camera and it's very hard to get a picture you can actually see anything in. Then again, if you want to take pics I suppose you should be using a digital camera, and not your phone.Another gripe I have with the camera function is the external button that activates the camera. Considering the camera is crap this is probably a superfluous feature anyway (you're not gonna go around whipping out your phone to take pics), but it's especially annoying because I am constantly having to delete pictures of the inside of my purse. This also drains the battery.The games are all right - a bejeweled clone, a pipeline linking game, golf and chess.The ringtones blow. Only one ""normal"" ringing sound, the rest are music-like tones that WOULD sound okay except for bizarre sound effects that are inserted - birds, people cheering, cats meowing...Finally, it BUGS ME TO NO END that Samsung phones do not take 3rd party accessories.So:**GOOD**-Good reception - haven't dropped a call yet-Solid phone-Decent volume in calls-Good color display-Decent menus-Okay games**BAD**-Sucky camera-Annoying external camera button activates camera when you don't want it-Horrid ringtone selection-Can't use 3rd party accessories!Overall I expect this phone to be as reliable and longlived as my last Samsung phone, which I was very happy with. If you want a decent phone that's small and has a cool color screen, but don't care so much about the camera and other bells and whistles, this is a good choice.A note about Cingular - it's a fine carrier unless you actually need to call customer service. They're only around business hours Mon-Sat I believe, and quality of the service is VERY variable. If you don't get a satisfactory answer you can call a few more times and you might be able get someone who can actually help you. This has actually happened to me - I had a billing issue and called 3 times. The first I was dropped while on hold. The second I was told the CS person would ""leave a msg"" for her supervisor and I would be contacted within 72 hrs. I thought, fat chance, and called a 3rd time. I got a very helpful CS who solved my problem in 5 mins right over the phone. This aspect of the CS may be good or bad depending on your point of view. Me, I can't wait till contract is up so I can go back to T-Mobile.",3
"Samsung e317

I have used this phone for about three months and It is such an improvement reception wise over the LG phone I had used. It also takes fairly good pictures. I took it to a recent concert and I was pretty close to the stage but I got great shots. My only complaint is that the volume control is on the side so while the flip feature protects from accidental calls I do sometimes hit the button and turn my phone up or down without knowing it.",3
"Problems with ""hide number"" in caller id

Overall no major problems with the phone. Some difficulties with sound quality, but I don't know if it's phone vs. Cinguular.One major glitch is inability to switch into ""hide number"" in caller ID. When you do that, the phone stops dialing out after an hour or so. I thought it was a problem with a particular hand set, got a new one and same thing happens.Will have to exchange it, since I like to keep my number private",2
"solid choice

I replaced a high-end previous generation nokia with this phone based primarily on its small size.The good:*Size. This phone fits easily in my pocket. I had a tiny nokia and this phone was the only flip phone at the Cingular store that was nearly as narrow.*Signal. I find the signal coverage to be slightly better on this phone than my nokia (despite cingular's advice to the contrary).*Battery life. I go a few days between charges. The phone seems to charge quickly, too.*Usability. I thought it would take time to get used to something other than my nokia but the menus were easy to use.The OK:*Camera. The camera is not great in low light, but is fine overall. One annoyance is the camera can be turned on using an external button. I've taken the occasional picture of my pocket. Also, you can't seem to get rid of the camera's shutter sound (I haven't looked that hard, but it wasn't obvious).*Sound quality. I think sound quality is lower on this phone than on my old nokia. I can hear people fine, but there is a little bit of distortion, like you might hear if you turned your stereo up too loud. It seems to help to keep the volume down a little and/or to tilt the phone slightly away from my ear. Like most phones there are volume buttons on the side of the phone so its easy to adjust.*Customization. I don't feel like I have as much control over ringing patterns, displays, etc. as I did on my nokia. Still, those are the kinds of things you get used to.The bad:There are really no deal-breakers for me on this phone. So far its been a good deal.Overall a very capable phone. I'm enjoying it.",3
"Good phone!

ive had this phone for about a day and so far the sound quality is just AWESOME! it was so great, i could just put the phone on my desk and i could hear it jsut fine. So i dont know if i happened to get a good phone out of the bad ones that people are tlaking about or if samsung has improved it or not in the past weeks? months? (i dont know how long this phone has been in the market)but the hands free microphone is annoying, it does not come standard with the phone, and its not a standard hands free plug, so you're forced to buy their mic.the package did not come with a holster thing either, and the instruction manual takes up about the whole the box, but whatever.overall, the phone is awesome, i love it so far =]",4
"samsung 317

Had the Phone on cingular serves for five days now bought the 317 for my self and the samsung 427m for MY Daughter took mine back to day because the sound quality is so bad, had to ask the other person to repeat them selves most of the time. My Daughters 427m sounded great good sound quailty so I traded my 317 for the 427m. the only thing I miss is the front display",2
"Bad sound

The sound quality is horrible! I purchased my brand new samsung e317 on ebay. I first assumed that the seller had jipped me. Reading these reviews, now I know differently. If I had it to do over again, I would have purchased a different phone.",2
"An amazingly durable, well-built phone

I've had this phone for nearly three years. During that time, I can't deny that it's had its flaws, but they have been largely overshadowed by the excellent service this phone has provided me with. However, for the sake of this review, I'll detail the main annoyances:-No speakerphone-Call logs display name only and NOT the number. Very inconvenient when trying to quickly call people back.-Can only send SMS messages to one recipient; no mass-texting. Works with MMS, but is a hassle.-Volume can be a little low, though this is only occasional-Occasional quirks (resets randomly? very occasional)Now, for the good parts:-Good sound quality (to my ears)-Excellent battery life-Snappy performance (I've used my fair share of unresponsive phones that are a pain to use)-Well-built keypad, good tactile response (great for texting)-Decent camera-Calendar and other apps work greatAnd here's the most amazing part for me:I've dropped this phone numerous times onto hard cement. It's been all over the country with me, in pockets, backpacks, left on the ground in the snow, and it's even gone swimming with me in a fairly filthy lake. That's right:this phone survived a swim in the lake, as well as a subsequent drying cycle in the clothes dryer.How many other phones can you say that about? This phone Will. Not. Break. Period. Way to go Samsung!",4
"Not a good phone, better as a camera

This phone has several problems:No speakerphone.Volume control on the outside does not control audio volume; it controls keypad volume -- who needs that?There's no standard jack for downloading photos; you have to buy theirs.",1
"I like my e317

I have had the Samsung e317 flip phone for about eight months now. Its capabilities include Text Messaging, Multimedia Messaging, Ring tones, Games, and Photos. This phone has a screen on the front which can be set to show photo caller ID (which I really enjoy). It is small and compact, and have a exceptionally good camera providing you are not taking far away photos (but I have found this to be the case with all picture phones). The only complaint I have about the design of this phone it that the photo button is on the outside of the phone...thus I have about 43 pictures of the blackness inside my purse. The battery hold its charge exceptionally well. Truthfully, I don't use my phone all that much during the day, but it is always on -- and I rarely have to charge it. The e317 gets the best reception of any flip phone I have owned. Overall I would highly recommend this phone if you are in the market for a descent flip phone with a few extra ""bells and whistles"", but are no interested in spending a lot.",3
"Cute Phone, Bad Sound Quality

I wish I could keep this phone, but the sound quality is so bad that I have to return it.It has some great features- it's very small, great display, the numbers are very BIG when you type them in on the screen...but the sound quality is awful. I really have to press the phone up to my ear to hear and even then, the other person sounds like they are in a tunnel. At first I thought that my earpiece had blown out or something - the way that your car speakers can blow out- but now I think the volume is just lower on this phone than with others.Otherwise though, it's a nice phone.",2
"Do not buy this phone if put in pocket

Hi. Just upgraded my cell service and got this phone. I've had it for two days. I'm wearing levi's jeans today and the camera starts up and takes pictures (in my pocket!).If you keep your phone in your pants pocket, don't buy this phone!I'm on the phone with cingular right now exchanging my phone.",0
"Nice...

This was my first cell phone...and I love it! It's a very cute and compact cell phone! I also love the mini display in the front. I have gotten 3 new cell phones, and all of them have been this one. I just love it!!",4
"Muy Bien

well i got this phone in early march of this year and i over all really like this phone. the things i would like it to have are to be able to take videos, even though it makes up for it by holding up 70 something pictures. the camera quality could be better and i wish it had a flash. the black on the front of the phone is cool but after having a case on it it got marked up. ive never had a disconnected call before. but when you buy music ringtones its kinda fuzzy, but i think all phones do that. i think this phone is more for younger people but to those who are picky about little things than you might like it but whatever. i think it's a really good phone though.",3
"Efficient, useful, high tech phone

This phone is better than the other camera phones out there because it's easy to use, while being very capable. The features it provides are useful. The design is very modern and not too complicated as well. I would recommend it to anyone out there.",4
"Excellent features and style. Definetely recommend

I'd have to say that i'm in love with this phone. I recently received it last week, and can't stop playing around with it. For starters, the external display on front of the folder is great. You can choose what color you want it to be, and it has a neat little service light on it as well. Once you open the folder, the screen size is pretty good. The buttons and layout are nothing differen than you average clamshell phone, but that's ok. The softkeys are nice. As for the features, the phone is incredible. Theres too many things you can do to write down, so I won't go into detail. However, let me just say that once you connect to Cingular's MEdia Net, you will be hooked. Lastly, as far as everyone talking about the poor sound quality, just buy the additional earpiece(probably best to get it in the 3 piece travel package) and you should be hearing fine again.",3
"A great antenna

I am grateful to be able to have an antenna as mine broke off and I didn't want to buy a new phone. I bought one antenna and the plastic came off the metal part where it screws into the phone. I returned it for another one and within a week had the same result. I took some supper glue and glued it on carefully so as to not damage the antenna part. It has worked great so far. I just think that it would be nice if the factory would have glued it better.",2
"A Necessary Accessory

This is a genuine Motorola product. If you have a short commute, you need an AC charger for home or office. Our phone didn't come with one. This is nice and compact with blades that fold in.",4
"Peace at last!

I bought this for my sister who's a crackberry addict. Her phone would constantly dial me while bouncing around in her purse. She loves this cover as she no longer bothers folks this way and it protects her prized blackberry and conserves power in sleep mode.",4
"Leather Phone Case

Item came in good condition, in a timely manner, and as promised. I would use this seller again! Thanks...",4
"Be Careful, There are Currently Two Designs

I know MHL is a pretty new technology, especially to a majority of consumers. But essentially, simply plugging in your phone into the adapter and then into an HDMI port on your TV allows you to watch and hear your phone on your TV.The one thing of note is that there are currently two MHL Adapter designs out there right now. One model, the more popular one right now, the charging cable goes in perpendicular to the adapter and the other two connections, creating a T shape out of the cables.The newer model has all cables running parallel to each other, so the charging cable runs out the same end as the plug in for your phone. IMHO, this creates a more streamlined length of cables rather than a big mess.The BoxWave cable, even though a few of the pictures show otherwise, is the parallel model. I guess they got a newer version and just didn't switch the pictures. But I ordered mine based on customer service assurances and was pleased to open the box to indeed find the parallel model.Either way, MHL is great technology. I highly encourage the growth and development of it.",4
"HDMI to MHL. Adapter from BoxWave

I got it to use with my pico projector and my flat screen tv. It does a great job and was a great price. I recommend this product.",4
"Works beautifully on my Droid DNA

This is working perfectly on my HTC Droid DNA.I can see a mirror image of my phone on my HDTV, including every app I tested.I can RemoteDesktop using Splashtop2 at FHD and the text is clear (as with my HTC Media Link HD test, the cheap old dell monitor, the text was fuzzy) and the delay is minimal.I can hear the audio from my phone's headset jack OR the HDMI output device. If I plug in headphones, the sound transfers to the headphones, if I unplug them, the sound transfers to the TV.It works just fine without power, but if I plug in a microUSB power cable, the phone does charge while the HDMI out is functioning.Out of curiosity, I plugged my OTG cable into that micro usb power port, but it did not work.As expected, HuluPlus is the one exception as they have disabled all video out on all Android Devices (except the Vizio tablet), including HDMI, MHL and DLNA.I received the one where the power outlet is parallel to the cord.I tried three different HDMI-less monitors and I could NOT get this to work over a HDMI->DVI adapter (tho there are MHL->DVI cables)",4
"Excellence - Product, Service, Price, all first rate.

Ordered the adapter mainly based on price. I've looked at local electronics / cellular stores and the Verizon site since I bought the phone almost a year ago, never able to justify the high price or rude service for a gadget I expected to have to strong-arm into working.I was extremely pleased to get the cable about 4 days earlier than the earliest promised delivery date. Even more so when it just plugged in and started doing what was expected with no fuss or update required. Just connect to Hi-Def 42"" Flat-screen and enjoy.Cable and adapter look to be good quality, reasonably heavy duty so should last at least as long as I'll have the Phone. Now I just need to pick up aParrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadricopter Controlled by iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and Android Devices -Orange/Blueand get it's Hi-Def feed recording to have my techno Air Force up and running.Great experience - seller inquired immediately to confirm delivery and resolve any problems - auto-generated follow up no doubt, but still another sign of the over-all professionalism I experienced in the transaction.",4
"Flimsy

You get what you pay for. I'm not in the car often or for long durations so I just wanted something that would plug in if I was low and give me some extra juice before I got to my next destination. This plug couldn't even do that. Also, it finally fell apart after maybe a month. as in the black plastic housing separated at the seam.",0
"Works great

It charges our phones perfectly. One note, do not leave plugged in while starting your vehicle. It will zap it very quickly!",4
"DO NOT PURCHASE

It never worked - it isn't even cost effective to return it. Do NOT purchase this product.",0
"Does not actually charge your phone

This 'charger' lets you talk on the phone in the car, so it supplies immediate power. However, it does not charge your phone. At this price, that is good enough for me. I use it all the time on my way home from work!",2
"Travel adapter

Thank you for your prompt service. The first adapter didn't work very well. Yet, without any hassle, you quickly corrected the problem. Thank you. While I did have a small problem, I know you did not make the part. As a business, you dealt quickly and fairly. Thus the 5 star rating.",4
"it works

Good value - does what it needs to do. I'm definitely happy I bought it. Why the heck aren't we all on the same electrical system anyway!",4
"Not to impressed

Does it work.... YES, however you have to unplug and plug the USB cable in every time you want to sync. It has serious issues with the USB Host Driver.This may be attributed to the computer; however other USB devices used daily have no problem.",1
"Quality

Made by Samsung for their phone, this belt clip is working great. In 4 weeks time, phone has never fallen out. Ratcheting works great, both bottom plug and earpiece jack accessible.Only minor drawback is that you can't open the phone in the holder, but it is very easy to remove/replace, even with earpiece plugged in. Although now I've put a piece of foam behind the bottom end of the phone, and leave the cover (top half of phone) out of the holder. It almost closes, and the LCD shuts off as if it was all the way closed. I like the heft the holder adds to the phone (so small).",4
"Buyers Beware

There is not much write up about this item. However, I should let you know that while this product allows you to skip to the next track using the provided keypad, it doesn't allow you to forward the song by a certain few seconds to reach to distinct parts of the same track. This can be quite unbecoming for those who listen to audiobooks on their phones. Please ""READ"" more or ask for a demo before actually purchasing from another outlet. And oh lest I forget, if you are using FM radio and have preset radio stations (who doesn't) you cannot skip to the next preset radio station without actually fiddling with your phone. The keypad alone doesn't suffice for the radio listener's need.Sony Ericsson rules anyway, what else.",2
"The left earphone plug falls easily.

The left earphone plug falls easily. I could never jog with it. Even if I am just walking, I have to adjust it frequently so that it would not drop off.",1
"These are great

I like these head sets they beat out every other set I have tried in quality and functionality. If my set dies I will be rushing out to get a replacement.",4
"Piece of Crap.

I had the Original one without the fancy control to increase volume or skip tracks for three years and never had a problem. I bought this one and within three weeks the face of the control broke off and it stopped working. I'm buying the original. I was extremely let down with this device.",0
"I like it!

I'm not a professional reviewer, but I just felt like I needed to say a few nice things about this device. Also, I've only had it for one week and I have Cingular service.My initial thoughts are that this Treo 600 is wonderful. As a phone, it works great. Speakerphone is clear and loud, as is standard mode. The camera is so-so, which doesn't bother me since I really didn't get it for the camera. I can surf the web, which is nice but slow. But the PDA part is where this device really shines. I have it hooked up to receive my work e-mail, which is fantastic. I can send and receive e-mail without needing my laptop. This alone gives this device 5 stars. I imagine the Treo 600 does most things my Ipaq did, but I'll have to wait and see.Pros:E-mail is downloadable.Small and compact.Speakerphone.Sound is great.Cons:Keyboard is kinda small, but I'm getting used to it.Web browsing is slow. (But about what I should expect, I guess.)Camera is not the greatest quality.",4
"Great phone - get it from Cingular though, not Verizon

Well, as an early adapter, I guess I should be used to taking it hard. I bought Verizon's PalmOne Treo 600 the first day it came out - over a year after Cingular released it. My plan is 400 anytime minutes, unlimited in-network calling, unlimited nights and weekend, and $5 for Internet access a month. Unless I go over, it should cost me $49.95 a month. I just got my first bill.$1,641.66.It turns out that the connection to the Internet doesn't shut off - even if you chose ""Disconnect"" from the web browser's menu. Even if you turn off the unit. It continues to ping the Internet looking for data every six minutes. Hence my bill show some 1023-minute calls.Steve in Verizon's data division said they've received a lot of calls on this issue and isn't sure why they even offer the $5 web-only feature, when customers need to get the $49.95/month unlimited data transfer or deal with $1,000-plus monthly bills. When I asked if there was a way to stop the pinging every six minutes, I was told no, ""it's a data phone first and a cell phone second.""Interesting, as my friends who have the phone with other carriers have never had this problem. Interesting, as I was never told this when I bought it. All I wanted was a freakin' cell/PDA combo, so I don't have to carry both with me, making me look like I'm sporting a chubby in two pockets at once. With Verizon, the cost for doing so is $44.95 plus your calling plan a month, which for me will come to about $100.After 58 minutes, I was told my bill should be adjusted within 24 to 48 hours.Also, on Verizon Wireless's PalmOne Treo 600 Smartphone web page it lists a 5 MB transfer for only $24.95. When I asked the technical rep about that option, he said getting it would still cause a Treo 600 owner's bill to be over $1,000 a month. He said it was up there for use with other phones. He had no answer when I said there are no other phones on that page.Now, I probably could return the Treo 600 - except I already sold my old phone and Palm on eBay.Of course, if I could just get a free minute for every time I heard ""Oh, that's the new phone. I'm not familiar with it"" none of this would be an issue.Buy the phone from Cingular and don't deal with the problems I had with Verizon Wireless. It is a great product for all the reasons listed in the other reviews.",4
"Great Toy

Great phone quality, the speaker phone works very good, I have my phone service with TMobile. The best part about this phone is its size and combination features of PDA, web browsing and phone service.Forget about the camera portion of this phone, as far as I am concern, this Palm would have been better product w/o this feature. Where is the voice activation? The FM radio Module? The MP3 portion of it great ?with a sd card?, the memory could be double. You?ll need to purchase some good applications for this device; however the ones given are good enough. As for web browsing, and email, receiving and sending emails work good, the browser are a bit slow, depending on where you?re.Overall, this is a very good product if you?re looking for an almost all in one, I change my phones about every 6 mths, I might hold on to this one a little longer.",3
"AMAZON with CINGULAR a nightmare

Thers no doubt the TREO 600 is an outstanding PDA phone, probably the best. Having migrated from the TREO300 on sprint its lightyears ahead. It should have had a higher res screen, it should have had bluetooth (we'll see both of these simple improvements in the next version) Pricing is ridiculous. I chose Cinglar as the rebate on amazon brought the phone to an OK $299, and given well see a newer phone soon not bad. However HUGE issues with the CINGULAR/AMAZON system - 10 days not resolved. The head & tail dont know what each other is doing (long story - probably more cingular & the AT&T acquisition). Anyway go TREO 600 if you cant wait for next the next model. GO VERIZON as has best coverage and skip AMAZON as they cant supply the phone any cheaper than the cellular store..",2
"Do Not BUY!!! Warning!

All three of us in our small company got treo 600s in November. We were super pscyhed about the great features (email, web, camera, hotsync, etc) and couldn't wait to start using the new phones. The problems started less than a month later. The screen on one of the phones started getting a strange red pixilation that kept growing and a new one had to be sent. Then in February, the other two phones phones got sent back because the phone feature suddenly stopped working (a hardware problem). Then, just recently, another phone had to be sent back because of a very loud buzzing (apparently this is a very common problem), and ANOTHER one was just returned because it randomly just stopped getting service.These phones are HORRIBLE. I've had lots of different types of phones and services, and these problems have actually affected the business, and our ability to answer our clients.Don't waste the money! (p.s. i've heard from a very kind treo sales person that the treo 650's have just as many problems)",0
"Just bad luck, maybe.

I got my treo 600 as an upgrade thru cingular online. After couple of days of using it, I noticed that the wireless mode keep on turning off by itself ocassionally. Tried to call cingular customer service, most of their tech support is not even familiar with treo 600, I got transferred around waiting 10-15 minutes each time i transferred, with the machine telling me that my call is important to them. I keep on wondering, if my call was important to them, why am I on hold for more than 30 minutes. Anyway, I ended up returning the unit. It's possible that I got a lemon, but I'm not willing to give it a second chance.",0
"Save yourself the headaches

Not that you'd have a reason to buy this now that the Treo 650 is about the same price, but in case you were thinking of it for some reason...don't. I bought my wife one. Now I'm waiting on hold for PalmOne (24 minutes and counting) to try to get it fixed.Needless to say the problems didn't show up until _after_ the 30 day return period. It won't charge past about 40%, which isn't enough battery life to turn on the mobile phone. It buzzes, it crackles, and it keeps doing so after every conceivable kind of reset, even the ""last resort"" battery disconnect reset.I haven't had these problems with my Treo 650...and I hope I won't, because the support situation appears dismal; a not insubstantial charge for any phone support over the first 90 days, a warranty of only a year, and reports online of people who have gone through several Treo 600s in a row.Incidentally, after around 35 minutes on hold waiting for PalmOne, I got disconnected. Their sales department answers right away, though. And PalmOne wonders why its market share keeps slipping? It's about the service. And you won't find it here. Caveat emptor; if it breaks, you're _not_ in good hands.",0
"Great as a PDA, Phone is terrible

I owned the Treo 600 a little over a year now. My husband bought it for me as an upgrade from the older Treo, first it was so great to be able to sync your data and bring your contacts from your Palm and able to sync calenders and to do list, download games and all that, and even to a Mac, how devine.After a couple of months I noticed that the wireless mode turn itself off more than once a day and most of the time I can not even use the phone anywhere near my own house, I'll get cut off. But I do get good signal inside buildings and even in basement at work so I put up with the loss connections problems.Then my friends and family starting to tell me that they hear interferences and loud, buzzing noise when I called them on the Treo from. Some even says it sounds like a thousand bees buzzing at the same time. My aunt in San Francisco told me not to call her with this phone anymore if i still want to talk to her.I was never a believer in a device that can do more than a few things at a time, i.e. all-in-one printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, and now I will have to add the Treo 600 smartphone to the list. If the device had to try to do too many things, it will never be good at the one thing you want it to do.The Smart PDA is should be call - but not so Smart of a Phone..Finally I would like to add that if you have a preblem with your phone don't wait too long, after your warranty (usually one year) is up, when you have a problem and go to the manufacturer, they will say it is your wireless service fault and the phone company will have no problem saying that it is a hardware problem.I probably will have to get another cellphone, and the Treo will just have to be an extremely expensive PDA for me...",1
"5 REPLACEMENT Phones in 7 months!!!!!

I was so excited 7 months ago when I bought this ""top of the line phone"". But my excitement has turned into regret for spending over $500.00 for complete junk! This phone has crashed and frozen more times then I can count!! I've had 5, YES 5, replacement phones sent to me since I bought this one!! Do NOT Buy This Phone!!!!!!!",0
"Spend your hard earned money on something worthy!

It is less than a year since I got my treo 600. This will be the third set I am going to get in warranty exchange program (I called these guys up today again with couple of problems and they are going to send me a new set).The problem:i) The wireless mode turns off with the slightest hit every now and then.ii)The phone hangs/crashes often. The screen freezes and the keys doesn't work.This phone is not worth your money...try buying something else.",0
"Crap Phone and Customer Service

PalmOne is an example of a company that doesn't care about its customers. I purchased one of these phones and it kept shutting off the wireless signal with the slightest bump. I contacted the service department by phone and after about a 30 minute wait, was connected with a representative who said a new phone would be en route within a few weeks. After 3 months and no less than 8 emails to customer service and many phone calls of waits that exceeded 45 minutes without speaking with anyone, I gave up. I finally got a replacement a few months ago, and now I am having problems with screen resolution, text messages received under different names than the person who sent them, dropped calls and poor signal. PalmOne can't stay in business with this type of product support - good luck if you decide to waste your money on this crap.",0
"Don't buy this phone with such a bad history!

I bought this phone without doing the research I usually do because I've owned a Palm PDA for years. Turns out this phone and the 650 are part of a class action lawsuit because of the problems the phone has had.In my case, I used a headphone from Radio Shack, and immediately the headset speaker on the phone stopped working. A hard reset and search on Google, revealed loads of reports on this issue.I went to the Palm site to the support center, and found absolutely ....nothing about this issue. Which tells me Palm doesn't want to deal with it and validates the reports on the Treo usergroup sites about bad customer service.Palm has lost another customer; I certainly won't risk my money on the 700!",0
"Great phone,but don't use Cingular with it.Use Sprint PCS.

The New-Age Treo's are the best smart devices ever made! I have used the T-Mobile Sidekick, the AT&T; Motorola MPX, a Nextel Blackberry, a Samsung i600, and even an older style Treo in the form of the Treo 300. And out of every smart device I have ever used, the Treo 600 and 650 are 1000 times better then any of them!1# The Treo's have large color screens with full keyboards, but are still small enough to fit in your pocket.2# The battery life is insanely long! Both of the new Treo's claim four to five hours talk time, I have found even longer. I often lay in my bed at night surfing the web for hours and hours, and by the time I am ready to go to sleep, my Treo 600 and 650 still have enough battery life to go a few more rounds.3# Because the Treo's are so popular the prices for accessories, software, add-on's, ect are Much cheaper then those for the other types of smart devices on the market. There is even talk by Palmone to start using Linux as the Palmsource software core, so there will be even more software available. And because Linux is open source, the phones will eventually be cheaper then those running the Microsoft Pocket PC. With the added bonus of the dependability of Linux!4# Because the Treo's are of the Candy-Bar style design, they are much easier to talk on. Because there is no flip, or antenna to fumble with.5# There is a software lancher called ""ZLauncher"" which has many features for your Treo's software interface. One of which allows you to see the exact level of signal strength. By using this tool you can so how much better the Treo's antenna and related components work, compared to any other phone on the market. I get a great signal with Sprint, but with Sprint and my Treo, my service is even better! I get signals with my Treo in places where my Sanyo and LG did not. In fact, I get better signal strength with my Treo, then my friends get with their phones!6# Palmone has a patent on a new design of smart device that they are working to bring to the market. A design nothing like the designs currently available. A PDA phone that will be thinner and still able to have a large full color screen and keyboard. SO the next generation of Treo's will be even better!The only downfall to the Palmone Treo's today, is price. That is because they are still new to the PDA phone market. Once they start making more and more phones, the prices will come down. And once they restructure their PDA manufacturing and company purpose in general, the prices will come down. I don't normally write reviews on phones, because I used to be a Die-Hard Motorola phone fan, and I guess still am. But if Palmone keeps making phones this perfect, then I will only buy their phones for the rest of my life! I can not say enough good things about these phones! Try one and see what I am talking about. Use it with Sprint PCS's $10 unlimited Visions access!Russell",4
"Run ...from this no - service company

I have owned this unlocked GSM 600 phone for 3 agonizing years. Not sure whether to lynch the engineers, techs or marketers!!! Lots of potential and promises and absolutely horrible customer care. Treo and PalmOne really sucks and is pushing otherwise dedicated customers to other smart phones. Blackberry does less but more reliably. So long you silver piece of _____, I am tired of dropped calls, shut offs and resets. JGK",0
"Great gadget, phone terrible

This would be the neatest, coolest, handiest thing in the world if the phone worked well. The problem is extremely loud buzzing makes phone almost unusable. I finally was able to exchange it for another, which is starting to have the same problem. Seems like these phones have a life span of several months before the buzzing starts, and then it's all over. Other than that, it is a great device that works well all over the world.",1
"Cingular deceptive

My review is on Cingular. I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used. THEY LIE. THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area. If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular. Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.",0
"Watch out for A1 Wireless.com

This review is a warning and is being posted at every possible website...including Amazon. And has nothing to do with Amazon itself. I buy from Amazon frequently and am very satisfied.If you are planning to purchase a cell phone with plan, a smartphone with plan and happen upon A1 Wireless.com and are impressed by they're low prices, do yourself a favor: take the money you would spend on whatever it is they have to offer that you want and flush it down the toilet. You will never, ever see any kind of refund from this company.I had the misfortune of getting sucked into ordering a smartphone w/plan from this company. I later found out that the phone has been receiving terrible reviews and decided to cancel well before the order shipped. That was over 2 weeks ago and every time I call this company's customer service they inveriably tell me "" your money will be refunded and you will see in 2 to 3 business days.""They tell me this everytime I call them...about every 2 to 3 business days and I've called them more than 5 times.Don't let the Better Business Bureau affiliation fool you. This site has no interest in consumer satisfaction.Be aware.",4
"Down with Palm

If you like a loud buzzing to override all your conversations, then this phone is for you! I exchanged my first Palm with another, which, thankfully, does the same thing. Hey, gotta give them credit for consistency!A phone that is as big as a poptart, loses connectivity without warning several times a day, costs a butt-load, freezes while using call waiting and switching between applications, and, ah, the buzzing! Yeah, this was the phone for me, and if you want a really expensive and really crappy phone, then it's for you, too! Cash in your daughter's college fund and buy one today!",0
"Cingular 600 Treo

Wow, I love my Treo. Of course it's only been 3 weeks but so far so very useful. Primarily, I use it as a phone and a contact manager for my real estate work.",4
"Does the job

I'm very satisfied. You can't say much about cables and connections except that every piece that came with the 3 piece set worked properly and that's what I wanted.",4
"Excellent product!

These chargers work fantastic with my Palm T/X and were much cheaper than the ones directly from Palm! I highly recommend them to ANYONE!!!",4
"Good, but slightly loose.

I like this product better than the orginal because you don't need a changer just a usb port to connect to the PC and charge but to perform updates the PC connection couldn't be there so I had to resort to my car charger to perform updates.",3
"Does the job.

This charger does the job.It charges at an acceptable rate which is less than the Motorola AC charger.There is a humming sound when the radio is on.The cigarette lighter plug plastic separated after a few months but still works.It still does the job, but is not Palm quality",2
"Perfect For Tungsten E2

After pricing a replacement charger for my Palm Tungsten E2, I took a chance and ordered this product at a much reduced cost. I am totally satisfied. It works better than I had hoped.",4
"HTC

I brought this for my husband in 2011. He has used it every since, well until yesterday when he switched phone. Its fit his phone well. The product come on time and was packed well.",3
"Not exactly what I expected

This item was brand new and somebody could probably use it but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. It fits my HTC Inspire but only after I take off my protective hard rubber case. I bought that to protect the phone and don't trust the snap in case if I drop the phone. The product was fine but not for me. I will do something with it.",1
"Junk

I bought one of these mainly because it was the only holster offered that doesn't also need a case - I didn't want something too bulky. Sure it was $10 and fits what I wanted but what a piece of junk. I broke it within 4 months of use. I am very good to my phones and devices/cases and this thing simply wore out due to use. It's major failing point is the 2 plastic nubs that hold the ""spring"" in place for the clip to stay closed. The nubs break off leaving the holster worthless.In saying that, the case holster is built very cheaply (hence the price) but also the clip that holds the phone in is terrible as it doesn't close over the phone all the way so it is not as secure as it should be while in the holster.I would seriously recommend buying something else as a holster for your phone than this piece of junk. Gone through 2 of them now, should have just bought something else to begin with...",0
"You get what you pay for.

Does a poor job of holding phone. Phone easily falls out. Clip broke one day after 100 day warranty and company will not honor anything.",0
"Nokia smartphone that's a good value

Overall I'm impressed. Ergonomics, usability, and screen/brightness are all fantastic. Speakerphone is the best I have ever heard on any phone, ever!Voice quality was initially quite poor, but I traced that back to an older SIM card. **UPGRADE YOUR SIM CARD.** Now voice quality is acceptable 98% of the time. The other times I just hang up and call back.I gave only 4 stars for the following issues. Hopefully all will be fixed in future firmware upgrades:1. WiFi does not work unless the SSID is broadcast. It simply will not associate otherwise. ('Hidden' mode is broken.)2. WiFi does not work at all with WPA2-Enterprise (using certificates). Certs can be loaded, but the credentials always fail. WPA2-Personal is the workaround I have employed.3. Integrated on-ear speaker (NOT speakerphone) is too quiet. I cannot hear the other party if I'm in a loud moving vehicle or noisy room. I use a Bluetooth headset with in-air speaker to accommodate.Finally, a note about the Web/XML browser: it is awesome! I am extremely pleased with the presentation, especially for Javascript heavy sites. I like it far better than Opera for Symbian. Oh, and there are no games. Come on, Nokia!",3
"Software Quality Control Issues

This phone sadly seems to reflect a growing problem with Sony Ericsson with regards to software quality. Its interface is very slow and crash prone though. Sometimes its almost unresponsive and when you thought you had selected a contact to call, nothing actually happens.Build quality of the handset is very nice and the screen quality is fantastic. I quite like the fact its a big phone as it makes it much easier to avoid dropping it. The Bluetooth interface shifts data at around 20kb/s in the real world and contacts/calendar sync works great with Mac OS X 10.4.x. It will play mp3's, aac and 3gp media and has a memory stick duo slot for extra storage.Now that I am on a contract I will continue to use it (and hopefully get a software upgrade in the near future at the service center) but in retrospect I would probably have chosen the K700 instead which suffers from similar problems that I have mentioned but at least it would have been a cheaper option.",2
"A regretful investment

I have always been a cellphone fanatic and when I saw the specs on the Sony Ericsson s700i I was fascinated...that is until I got the phone. For starters it is too big and too heavy. I can't complain about the camera because given the fact that it's a cell phone the resolution is good (as long as you don't try to capture moving objects). The screen is very good as well. Aside from this the phone is SLOW. There's a lag everytime you try to dial and it gets frozen up momentarily if you go too fast. The sound of the calls is terrible as well. There's a lot of static (and it's the first time this happens to me with a GSM phone), the sounds from the outside completely interrupt any conversation so you have to be somewhere without loud noises. The person on the other line always complains that it sounds terrible. All in all I am very disappointed.Pros- Screen- Camera- LightCons- Too heavy- Too big- Slow- Freezes up- Dialing lag- Can't take pictures of moving objects- Outside sounds aren't filtered out- Static- Uncomfortable to handle",1
"Cable not compatible, waiting on resolution from Bargincell

I am having the same issue as J.Russell.After a few emails with Bargincell, with them telling me I have the correct cable, I sent them this email:Yesterday I went to a Sprint store to see if maybe my phone was the issue, since I agree a bad cable is unlikely. I brought my laptop and your cable. The Katana at the Sprint store didn't get recognized either by my laptop.We inspected a power cable that they had behind the display Katana, and noticed a slight difference in the size of the connector where the connector meets the phone, not the actual housing of the connector, but where the pins connect to the phone. The Sprint store connector ""clicked"" into place, while yours just sits and doesn't ""click"".They also had a data cable in the back and let me try it out and as soon as I connected to my computer it ""found new hardware"" which has never happened with your cable.The 8100 cable is NOT compatible with the Katana 6600 phone as you specify below. I would appreciate you sending me the correct cable for the Katana phone. Because the cost of shipping is 2x what the cable costs, I would appreciate if you send the cable without having to have me send back the wrong cable you originally sent me.",2
"Don't Buy

This is the second of this same item I received. This cable does not fit my phone, nor does the software have anything to do with my phone. On my last review this company offered to replace the cables and provided a link to some free software stating that it would help me connect to my phone, however this ""free software"" does not support my phone. (sanyo M1). I checked with this company after they offered to replace my products to make sure that they would replace both of them. They informed me that I never ordered a second cable. How ever I am stuck with two cables that do not fit my phone and ""free software"" from another site that does not support the phones of today. Well guy's here is the feedback for the second order that you say that I did not order.",0
"Wrong cable

AUTHENTIC MYBAT BRAND - USB DATA SYNC CABLE + CD DRIVER for SANYO KATANA 6600/ 3100 / 2400 / 8400 / 9000 / 7500 / M1 - MYBAT RETAIL PACKAGINGThis cable does not work with the M1 as advertised. It barely fits in, and falls out with a slightest nudge. It is the improper size, and, upon inspection, differs significantly from the proper plug. It does not have 3 metal tips inside of the plug. There is an inconsistency in the widths of the manufacturer cable and this cheap, useless, knockoff.It is falsely advertised, and does NOT work with the m1. I have requested a refund minutes prior to writing this, hopefully they will allow it.I am upset that I eagerly waited for nearly a week for this cable, opened it with delight, and was awarded with a few hours of troubleshooting my computer's configuration, trying it on other computers, etc etc...",0
"DOES NOT WORK WITH KATANA 6600 PHONE

I have the same problems, the connector does not fit the Katana 6600 Phone as stated by the item description. Save your money and the drivers will not install on a windows xp machine. Thank god this was cheap because you will lose your money. I wish I would have read the reviews be for I order this item.",0
"sanyo katana

this product did not work for the katana...the cable was cheep in a good way(cost)...but the katana needs a driver to connect through usb..and sanyo never developed one...",0
"Help!

Okay- first the good. The data cable arrived promptly and in perfect condition, and it fits the Sanyo Katana, but unfortunately the installation cd's instructions do not work and I can't get the computer to recognize my phone when it's plugged in. However, if someone could figure out this problem, the cord would serve it's purpose wonderfully. Until then I must refrain from grading, as I can't get it to work properly, but when I do it will receive a perfect 5 star rating.",4
"Katana Data Sync Cable

The cable arrived in a timely manner. The drivers that came with the cable did not work for me. I am running Win 2k on the desktop and XP on the Laptop. I had to download drivers online and a BitPim Program to use similar to PDA software Ive seen. Other than that. I am so glad to have found this cable. No one in town carrys it and said if they did it would have ran me $30. Thanks.Search for BitPim Program and Sanyo Katana USB Modem Driver (Has to be installed, is available online)",3
"Desktop charger not charging

I've recently purchased this charger for my Treo. The order wasdelivered promptly but the charger won't charge my Treo. It was supposeto charge with AC adaptor (which was included) or with USB. Nither oneworked so I've send it back.",0
"desk top charger

This charger holder works just fine. I would have liked a sync button but I can work around that by using the one in the phone. The blue indicator light works as a night light as well.",2
"PalmTreo 650 USB desktop Charger

Good charger, tight fit, but blue LED is too bright. It actually hurts your eyes if the lights are off.",3
"Great charger

Great seller, got NEW game very fast, works great, will order from you again!",4
"Did not fit

This charger did not fit the Nokia cellphone as advertised. Not worth the trouble of returning, so I threw it out.",0
"Wonderful

Finally found a car charger for my phone that actually works. A couple of chargers I bought from large national retailers were inferior and did not charge.",4
"Nokia 6010 Car Charger

The Nokia 6010 car charger was a great price and works perfectly. It was shipped promptly. I am very satisfied with my purchase.",4
"Functional but at a high cost.

I must first say that the data kit works very well with the Samsung S105 phone. Howevever, I'm not sure if the price will justify the purchase price. You get a data cable and a freeware software program called Easy GPRS 2.04, so you are essentially paying for just a cable. A cheaper alternative is to get an InfraRed Data port for your PC or Laptop and download EasyGPRS. This will be VERY slow, however.Easy GPRS is a bit quirky of a program. It does NOT connect with Outlook, but I cannot say that I would have used that function if it were available. The scheduling functions are easy to enter and are significantly faster to input versus using the phone's keypad. Adding/editing phonebook entries is also a simple task. It includes the ability to keep them on your PC as well as your phone -- another feature I doubt will be much use for me. As a negative to the phonebook edits, if you change anything on the phone's memory or SIM card, you lose the grouping for the entry. Since I have all of my entries categorized into groups, I found it annoying having to go back and add them to the group again. The software included does not have a grouping feature, so this must be done on the phone.There is also a way to put background pictures on your PC. This works flawlessly and is easy to use.Lastly, the ringtone (melody) upload feature is a bit of a disappointment. The data throughput is great. However, the software included to play the ringtons as a preview is horrendous. The sounds that come out are quite off from the way it sounds on the phone and will hang on notes. The software has to be shut down to play another ringtone without the note that was previously hung still playing.All in all, the functionality of the data cable is on the money. It's a nice way to upload data, and editing calendar schedules is a breeze. However, with the quirky ringtone player and high cost, you may be left disappointed.",2
"almost perfect

I bought this in purple for 3.99 here on Amazon to make my black vision M look more girly. Its quit attractive with a nice snug fit.I like the fact that I can still see the lighted icons through the case.I wasn't expecting that as the case is not clear silicone.I simply love this silicone case. The rubber is thick enough to keep my Creative Zen Vision M from falling to its death while the kickstand is a handy dandy thing to have when viewing video.The protective plastic screen cover is a nice feature too, but I would advise getting a clear screen protector on your mp3 player first to avoid scratches from the plastic cover that comes with tis case.If you don't have have a protective screen cover first its not a problem, as the plastic cover that comes with this case is easily detachable.This item also comes with a belt clip, but I wont use it as the vision M is a somewhat heavy MP3 player and I wouldn't trust a plastic clip to hold for very long.The case I bought does not come with with Velcro arm bands, although there are built in slits on the back of this case for them.Once again I wouldn't want to try using them even if the case had them because of the weight of the vision M so its just as well I didn't purchase the more expensive version of this case that comes with them.Overall I would have to say this is the best silicone case made for the vision M I've had so far,and I've purchased quit a few over the years.",3
"An effective screen protector -- does exactly what it should.

Unlike some of the less effective cases out there for the 8125, this is basically the only way I've found to go about protecting the phone without hindering its abilities -- for example, the clear cases available out there may do a great job protecting the phone, but you also have to remove the case when you want to use the keyboard, which seems exceedingly pointless to me.Anyways, this is a high-quality screen protector and I'd recommend it to anyone with this phone, especially if (like me) you put the phone in your pocket, but feel you need some sort of case. This does the job wonderfully.",4
"Looks good if you can get it installed

I guess I'm not the target audience as I had some trouble deciphering the install instructions (this was my 2nd screen protector after my BoxWave was about a year old) so maybe I was led astray by that experience. Anyway when using the squeegy to remove the bubbles... it ended up scratching the surface. I guess I should have had 2 protective films on mine but there was only one and that may have been the problem. Fit is almost perfect. Clarity (when not including the scratches) is actually better than the BoxWave. So it's possible I have a defective one.",1
"Cingular 8125 JAVOScreen 2.0 Ultra Clear Screen Protector

Perfect fit. Completely transparent, both to sight and touch. Durable. Reasonably priced. You need this.",4
"Monaco pink cell phone case

Fits my Cingular 3125 very well, and the bright pink color is fun, and makes it easy to locate the phone in my purse etc. Other users complained that the cover is too thick to fit the charger in, but it has not been a problem for me. The belt clip makes it easy and functional to use; the missing star is because when you snap the phone back in the belt clip the button that holds the cover together snaps open...maybe velcro would have worked better??I recommend the case though.",3
"Great Charger, Insane Price, accomadating company!

I love it! It works great & the price was unreal @ $1.43 (I think?). It cost more for shipping, but was still more than worth it! I do agree with one of the other reviews - the cord isn't long enough to talk while it's charging - BUT you are not supposed to be talking & ""holding"" the phone while you are driving. So, if you are using your earset (which I also got on Amazon for $22 - & I looooove it), you can too charge the phone while using it!I am addicted to Amazon because of deals like this! This is actually my second one. I got one for my husband as a stocking stuffer for XMas! I think I paid .45 for his... He said it worked perfectly, so I had to get one for me too! We are both very satisfied!",4
"Electronics Order

I was able to find the carrying case, bluetooth earpiece,and adapter for my motorola Q. My items arrived earlier than expected although the cost for my items very lower in price than on any other site.....",3
"Auto Charger Motorola Q

Excellent product. I have had it for two months and no problems. Transaction was smooth. A+",4
"Does what it says it does (and was cheap!!)

Was shocked when it showed it was $.01 with additional shipping charges. Was a little suspicious but it works great. I bought three: one for each car and one for my laptop bag. No problems and MUCH cheaper than the $19.99 each they wanted at the Verizon store.",4
"Good, but not great.

The headphones and the car charger seem to work about average, but the leather cover is almost useless. It doesn't quite fit the phone, you have to force it in and it covers the lens, so you have to take it off to take pictures, kind of an annoyance. But if you really want to keep your phone covered up, it's pretty much the only one that you can buy. At least from what I can tell from the searches I've done.",2
"Piece of Junk

The case doesn't fit, the earpiece fell apart the first day and the charger only works now and then. Cheap price, cheap product!",0
"Products do not work

I purcashed this for the car charger and it does not work. It connects to the phone just fine, but when I plug it into the lighter, it does not work. The ear bud is useless too. It's really difficult to hear and the people I called said it sounded like I was in a tunnel when speaking.",0
"You are paying for a car charger

The case is worthless because it does not fit the phone. The ear piece also does not seem to plug nicely into the phone without shaving away some plastic. So basically the only usable component is the car charger, which I have not used yet.",1
"Dont buy

I bought this and the case is junk, the charger is horrible... I returned and bought mine from a company called the wireless boys, llc and am pleased.",1
"Bought mainly for the charger, which broke soon after purchasing

I bought this package mostly because I wanted the car charger. I was only able to use it a few times before it broke because the product is so flimsy.",1
"DON'T BUY THIS THING EVER

This thing is crap, don't buy it. None of it works, just don't buy it. Nothing more need be said",0
"Just what I was looking for - but I was really wrong!!!!

I lost my 110v plug in ac/dc adapter for battery charger, however, I still had the plug in for my car. Searching for the correct 110v adapter was a chore I wish on no one and when found it was almost $20!!! I found this item while doing a new search and for the price I bought one, and to my surprise it has worked great. I've also brought it to work and used with my cell phone car cable to charge my batteries at work. Well liked and used. Great product and price.UPDATE!!! 8.15.05 Today I mailed my charger back to the company under warranty because after 1 month of usage it quite working. If it is covered and replaced with no charge I will once again update this review. Until then I can't recommend itUpdate!!! 9.26.05 Today my charger was returned by the USPO and marked as ""UNCLAIMED - RETURN TO SENDER"". I tried a search for this company to get a phone number and no luck. This was a total was of my money and energy Do not every buy anything from ""Wireless Technologies""Also if I could my star rating would be ZERO!",4
"Only for low current devices

Do not believe the misleading advertising that this is suitable for 'portable coolers'. When a cooler drawing 4 Amps is plugged into this converter it shuts down and won't pass current.At least it didn't melt (like the 12 volt Y adapter did)!I've kept it because it's handy for PDAs and cell phones. However, don't expect to use it with portable coolers and compressors etc. Stick to the more expensive and puropse built converters for those jobs.",1
"Serves it's purpose

Got it to be able to use my car Itrip at work and I haven't had any problems. Works great with any product designed to be use with car chargers.",4
"Great for the office and hotels

I keep one of these in my office and I have one for when I travel. Just plug it in the wall and plug your car cord into the adapter. Mine works perfectly and I can use it with my BlackBerry charger or my Sony charger. Good stuff!",4
"For VERY low-amperage devices, does not live up to specs

The specs for this device indicated that it outputs DC 12V up to 1A, but that is a gross overestimation. I bought this device to power some low-current car devices, radar detectors to be exact, with current ratings around 250-300mA. Plugged one in, as soon as the thing finished initializing it shut off.Being an electrical engineering student at MIT, I took it down to lab and tested it, and found that whenever I exceeded 200mA the voltage would pulse and a bit over 300 the device cuts power entirely.This device is only good for low amperage devices, if your device is rated over 200mA I do not recommend it. I'm giving it a 1-star for its purposely deceiving specifications that describe it as capable of 5x the current draw it actually supports.",0
"Universal Travel Charger, Arrived on time, works just fine

I lost my cell phone's AC charger, but still had the car-charger. Buying the Universal Travel Charger (herein referred to as ""The Adapter"") was a good money-saving option instead of buying another AC charger.The Adapter is a little 12 Volt adapter for using a cell-phone mobile-charger inside the home. It has an AC plug on one side, and has a 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket on the other side, providing a powered 12 Volt cigarette-lighter-socket inside the home.It can't deliver much 12 Volt power, but it's sufficient and only intended for charging your cell phone with its mobile charger, which doesn't draw much 12 Volt power. It charges the phone's batteries, and also provides enough power for talking.For example, if you have a radio (with loudspeakers attached) that can be powered by 12 Volts, it would certainly require more power than The Adapter could deliver, since room-filling loudspeakers require significant power. But, The Adapter could probably power an MP3 player with headphones (which require much less power than loudspeakers).If you try to use The Adapter to power something that draws more current than a cell phone, it's possible that a fuse inside The Adapter will blow out, leaving The Adapter dead. There is no user-resettable circuit breaker.I don't know if it actually has an internal fuse, so if you plug in something besides a cell phone and it seems to be working, then give The Adapter a feel every now and then to see if it's getting too hot. Hot leads to fire. That's why there should be a fuse, but I can't confirm whether there is one.By the way, The Adapter gets snugglingly warm when used with a cell phone. That's the way electronics are designed today. ""Warm"" is OK, ""Hot"" is not.In summary, the Universal Travel Charger works fine for using cell-phone mobile-chargers inside the home. I've had mine for half a year, and use it for hours per week. No failures with mine.",4
"Average Price for an Average Power

This product will work with units specified for low ampere. I bought the item to use with my air compressor, however, it did not work. But, if you want to recharge your cell phone, it will do the job.",2
"Great

It was a very useful device. Comes in handy when you are in a hurry and on the go . Would recommend this item.",4
"Universal -- or not?

This Charger Adapter is far less than UNIVERSAL. My Adapter wouldn't stay Plugged into the adapter. It kept Popping out. I had to find another one to do the job.",0
"Not worth the frustration.

The first charger stopped working within a day of use and I got a replacement from Amazon. The replacement worked ok for US (110) voltage but when I took it abroad (230V) and plugged it in for charging my cell phone it started charging for couple of minutes then stopped working. I was lucky that I had my usb charger with me and managed to charge my phone via that. I would not recommend this product especially for International use.",0
"not enough juice

doesn't produce enough amps to do diddly squat -- don't waste your money",0
"Great Deal!

Nine dollars well-spent! The case is easy to use and it means that the cell is not as apt to fall off.Eforcity Black Silicone Skin Case for Nokia N90",4
"Make your phone not close properly, bad design!

If you look at all the images of them on the N90 they're all open phones instead of close. When you put the skin on the N90 will NOT close completely! I don't understand why someone wouldn't test this and make sure it's fine, now I am left with useless silicone skin and the one that goes on top of the lense is loose.",0
"to be used only with USB cable

It's not a wall mount charger. You've to use by connecting through regular charged to this. The seller charged me $4.99 for shipping. But sent the item by first class USPS, costing only $1.14. Charged me excess of $3.85.",0
"Great product.

The item is very convenient and easy to use. I highly recommend it!",4
"Know what you're getting

I had already bought a 20$ leather case for the LG 6100 from the retail store where I got the phone. I almost returned it when I saw this product offered at 14.99 to include not only the leather case but also the car adapter and ear bud. Glad I didn't return the Verizon leather case. I was disappointed with the quality of the carrying case included in this kit. It instantly felt ""cheap"" once I opened the package. The leather quality is poor. Even if you overlook that aspect, good luck trying to get the phone inside of it without either ripping it or breaking your phone. Thirdly, once we finally fit the phone inside of it, the phone simply wouldn't achieve a full close. The case kept it slightly open. (I guess with some stretching it might eventually close better). Both my wife and I instantly decided the 20$ verizon case was a keeper. Higher quality leather and better fit.As for the car charger adapter, we also experienced initial problem getting it to plug in the phone. After many attempts we finally managed to get it to get in. Interestingly, once we managed to do so the first time, it worked better with subsequent attempts. Must have loosened enough. We also had a problem getting the plug to stay put in the lighter adapter and took lots of joggling around before it finally stayed secure enough to keep the ""red charge light"" on.The ear bud was the one piece that worked instantly without a problem.In conclusion, the carrying case was instantly retired and will not be used. The lighter adapter is mediocre but works. The ear bud is fine.All in all and for 14.99$, it was well worth the money.",2
"Returned it

As soon as I opened it, I realized this was not the same quality as the Verizon package that carried the ""same"" items. The case was my main need and as other reviewers have stated here, it fit terribly, would not close completely, the openings did not line up with the parts of the phone (i.e., earpiece, antenna). We purchased the Verizon version of this 3-piece set for our sons at a special price of $20 each WITH the purchase of these phones. I'm kicking myself for not having purchased 3-piece sets for all four of us.",0
"Case is garbage

I managed to get the case on the phone, but the phone wouldn't close & the case kept pushing against the phone's record button. If you manage to get the case to close, you still have to content with that issue. The hands-free ear piece works fine. Haven't tried the cigarette lighter adapter yet.",2
"Waste of Money

I bought this product and the first time i used it the leather cases started ripping and it does not properly fit on the phone it is intended for. The ear piece is terrible-- it is impossible for people on the other end to hear what your saying. The only good thing about the set was the car charger that I use a lot.",0
"Excellent value for money

The charger works great, the earpiece works great, I can hear and the other person can hear me well also. The case is a bit tight but I don't need it so took it off, I just stick the phone in my pocket (closed) while talking.",3
"So So

My ear piece was basically useless. I could not hear a thing while driving. The car charger worked great. That is the main reason I made the purchase. I agree the case doesn't really fit the phone but I wasn't going to use it anyway.",2
"cell phone case vX6100

This case does not fit the cell phone correctly too bigOther Items are working fine. very dissappointed in the case have to keep pushing the case together to fit to hear the party and not a good case at all.",2
"A real bargain

Phone sleeve was tight on my phone and kept pushing the buttons inadvertantly. However, I cut a slit to ease the pressure on the button and it works fine. I can't use any ear buds but bought this kit for the bargain it was.",3
"Don't Waste Your Money!!!

Very Disappointed. The case was flimsy and the ear piece did not have good reception. It's the law in DC; must use ear piece. The car charger probably would have worked, but I returned the kit.",0
"great case

I love the case that came with this outfit. It fits perfectly and protects my wonderful lg6100. Now I'm not afraid to stuff my phone in my bike pack. It's well worth the money.",4
"Doesn't work

Verizon with Samsung phone.Without this antenna: poor signalWith antenna: no signal, roaming",0
"Zero to Six Bars in Eight Seconds

This antenna is much smaller than it looks in the ad but it packs a wallop. I parked in a dead zone where Verizon was showing between no service and one antenna bar. When I plugged in the external antenna it got six bars. This will be very helpful on those long trips through low-coverage Oregon, where it's Highway 5 or nothing.The trick will be finding a phone with a sturdy enough external antenna connector to withstand the pressure of frequent use.There are two drawbacks that have more to do with the LG VX3200 than with this external antenna: Because LG doesn't make an external antenna for use with their VX3200, using one from any other manufacturer voids the warranty on the phone.The second drawback is that the LG's external phone connector is weakly soldered to the circuit board. Your first attempt at plugging in the external antenna could break the connection to the phone's internal antenna, rendering the LG VX3200 useless without the external antenna.After breaking my phone's internal connection, I took it to Verizon, who wouldn't exchange it, claiming water damage. LG, however, exchanged it for a new one within three weeks.",4
"Great Idea, Inferior Quality

The antenna worked wonders for about 2 weeks. I had 3 bars of signal in an otherwise ""no bar zone."" After awhile, it completely died, leaving me with ""Searching For Service"" if I plugged it into my phone's external antenna jack. When it works, its great! But the quality of the product is severly lacking. I'd STRONGLY recommend buying some other external antenna.",0
"How does it fit?

For the life of me, I can't figure out how this is supposed to hook up to a V300 or V330. Anyone have any ideas?",0
"Works to some degree, but it's not magic

This antenna did boost my ""bars"" by one, but not contantly, and it took nearly an hour to figure it all out. Based on reviews of the ""Universal Internal Antenna Booster"" (the funny looking gold sticker you put on a cell phone), perhaps that $1 item might work just as well as this antenna. You might want to consider whether a phone software upgrade might help your situation. Hooking up this antenna into your external antenna plug does not magically boost your signal by itself. You absolutely must place the antenna in a location of good reception so that it can transfer the signal (with great loss) to your phone. Keep in mind that which direction this antenna points is an important factor. The instructions say to place the antenna on ferrous metal (such as a file cabinet), but I found no gain by doing so. The antenna tips over easily, so sticking to metal does help keep it in place. I use my phone (LG4400) a lot in my basement, and found that by attaching the antenna to the ceiling light fixture, orienting it in a certain direction, then attaching the plug to my phone gave me a one bar signal increase, which is what I needed.",2
"THIS ITEM DOESNT WORK FOR THE LG VX6100

THIS ITEM DOESNT WORK FOR THE LG VX6100",0
"External Antenna for Motorola V330

On the V330, try the hole right next to the stub antenna - remove the plug to access the hole. Love to hear how it works for you!",0
"Nokia 6235i/6236i ACP-12U OEM Travel Charger

It did not charge my cell phone even though I had it on charge all night. I checked the voltage output and it was 20% below the charger that came with my cell phone. It is a throw away.",1
"Works great and at a great price!

I have had the hardest time finding a hands free device for my Nokia phone lately. I've been to store after store. Finally, I decided to search on-line, and found this product. I really wish I had looked on-line sooner. This is exactly what I've been looking for. It works perfectly and it's a lot less money than anything I've ever bought in a store.",4
"Works perfectly--exactly what I wanted

Basic simple -- Clear sound-- Works perfectly--comfy and easy to put on and take off",4
"never worked

flat out didnt work, i called the company and asked them to send a replacement which they did, but the second one didnt work either. at that point i gave up on it and got one from target for $10 that works just fine.",0
"great customer service

They initially sent me the wrong one and without hesitation or a need for me to return the wrong item back to them, they sent me the right one and promptly. Great service. Thanks!",4
"Nokia ear bud

Excellent. This is exactly what I wanted and what was advertized (as opposed to previous experience with a different supplier with whom I am still hassling about a refund).",4
"Not universal

This item did not work in my phone. It must be good only for Nokia phones.",0
"fast and working!

This was a great price, and worked in my old nokia phone, which is great, since the phone doesn't take the off-brand headsets. Thank you!",4
"VERY SATISFIED

I RELY ON MY HEADSET AT WORK, AND WHEN MY HEADSET WENT BAD I WENT TO THE TELEPHONE STORE AND WAS TOLD THEY NO LONGER SELL IT, THATS WHEN MY HUSBAND TOLD ME TO GO AMAZON. COM TO FIND WHATEVER I NEED. THANK YOU AMAZON FOR SAVING THE DAY.",4
"Nokia 6030

Ordered three of these at $1.69 each ($5.07). Shipping was $2.98 for each as well ($8.94) and they all came packaged together in a small padded mailer. So, even though I think the price of shipping was ridiculous, it's tough to complain when I knew that at checkout and ordered them anyway. The earbuds work great for the Nokia 6030 and we're very happy with them. The nice thing about earbuds is you don't have to recharge them!",4
"Excellent product for the price

Cannot go wrong with this product. Purchased his headset for the Nokia 2610. Earpiece sounds great. All I speak with were surprised that I was speaking from a mic from the headset instead from the phone. The answer/end button on the mic is a great feature especially when driving. Great price and fast shipping.",4
"better for my brain

This is my second head set and it's comfortable as earbuds go.I enjoyed my contact with the company and it came quickly and new.",4
"didn't work, altho fast shipping

I bought this because it worked for the other reviewers who had nokia phones, but unfortunately it didn't work for my nokia phone. I didn't ask the company to send a replacement since another reviewer did that and it still didn't work. I bought one from Target ($15) which works fine. So, bottom line is that it may or may not work for your phone.",0
"It works well

I don't always have the best luck with earpieces, but I've had this one for several months, now, and I really like it. The sound has been clear, both for me and the person on the other end. It fits in my ear and doesn't shift around. It seems durable; I haven't dropped it in a puddle yet, but I do cram it into my purse regularly where it is gently abused and it still works fine.",4
"Affordable

Great affordability. Obtained through Amazon in a matter of days and the earbud is working perfectly!",4
"Nokia HDC-5 earbud

It works fine, even came with a nice foam cover for the earpiece. I hear through it fine, but the people on the other side of the conversation say that reception is fuzzy and static filled.",2
"Great service!

After shopping locally for a headset for my 6030 Nokia cell phone, I found that no store in town carried these.After doing a search on Amazon.com, I placed my order with Webtreo.I received the earboom, instead of the earbud headset,which does not work as well with glasses.I received a response to my e mail within 30 minutes, and had the correct earbud within 5 days, along with return postage to mail back the Nokia earboom.Even after paying postage, the price for this Nokia product was less than I'd been paying for an aftermarket product.Definitely will do business with Webtreo again.",4
"Great Product

All I have to say is that this headset works, almost to the point of too well. I got it for my fiance and she loves it. Easy to use, and the microphone is amazing. It will pick up what is being said in a movie if you are on the phone at the same time. Again, great item. Enough Said.",4
"New earbud for nokia

works great. button on mic bud to answer calls. earpiece has foam cover so wearing it is easy on the ear. Mic picks up well...not a good idea to use it in a noisy spot..but you know that with any phone. cord is high quality to resist breakage. 4 contact plug. Very handy...always stays plugged into my phone.",4
"Not Very Good

Not a lot to say here except that it doesn't work very well with my Nokia 1661 phone. This is a much cheaper, shorter, less versatile version of the headset that came with the phone. Seek out something better.",1
"great!

The only thing that went wrong with this is I broke it, got up and it caught on the seat belt and ripped the wiring right out of the soddering. It goes to Nokia phones and I bought mine for like 89 cents here on Amazon so if three dollars is steep for you keep looking.",3
"It works!

The bud is comfortable in my ear, it actually stays in place. I like that there is an answer button on the headset. Very easy to use, very comfortable. I am very happy with this product and would give it my full recommendation.",4
"Great

This product is so cheap,yet very very good quality.The sound quality is very nice and I love the on/off button :)The cord looks very durable and the whole thing is super light.",4
"Does the trick.

This headset does the trick. For some reason, this Nokia cell requires a special headset. Other ""standard"" headsets will not work. This one is perfect.",4
"works some times

Sometimes it works, sometimes it says that it is not compatible with my phone. When it does work; it's hard to hear.",1
"doesn't work with my phone

This headset doesn't work with my Nokia 2320c. The connector is the right size but when I plug it in, there is an error message ""Enhancement not supported"", and no sound goes to the earbud. I had earlier purchased a working headset at Target, but the sound quality was quite bad so I bought this one to see if it would be an improvement.",0
"wrong phone adapter

This item arrived.The adapter was not as shown in the picture and did NOT fit the Ikea phone as described.I am very dissapointed.",0
"The Little BlueAnt that Could

Pros: Loud and clear. Great charging options.Cons: Can't someone come up with a headset that clips to your earlobe for better stability??Although I find this headset pretty comfortable, I have yet to have it stay in my ear if I turn my head too quickly. I love the 3 different charging options, though. The sound is loud and clear. Although others have said you need to be no more than 10 feet from the phone, I've been as far as 20 with no problem.The headset comes with a car charger, a USB charger for the computer, and a wall charger. It is well worth the money as it works atleast as well as my Motorola headset. It was easy to set up with my T-Mobile Dash.I would give it 5 stars if it was designed to really stay in your ear. The piece that goeas around my ear is awkward and won't stay on with my sunglasses. My husband has a headset (not a bluetooth) that he loves because it has a little clip that goes no his lobe and keeps it in his ear.",3
"nice little bluetooth

happy with the purchase; color looks exactly like the picture, easy to install and use, and its pretty good sound quality for what you're paying. only thing I didn't really like was the bulk...",3
"Horrid little piece of junk---but looks rather cool

Pros- looks rather fun and I love the gold shape.Cons -- never worked. I plugged it in to fully charge the device, and then when I went to pair it, the device flashed wildly and then went dead. That was the end of my BlueAnt X3. Quite the bummer. Customer service took a week to respond to my e-mail for support help. My boyfriend has the black version and it's worked well for a year now. I can't recommend the gold version.",0
"Not quite what I expected

I was attracted to this product because it was small, cute and had 3 ways to charge it (computer/USB, electrical outlet & car charger). I have been pretty disappointed since I have been using it. The device constantly drops my calls and loses connection with my phone. I can manually pick up my phone and the other party is still on the line. I have had other bluetooth devices connected to my phone and did not experience this. You can't go very far from the phone before the device starts beeping- indicating that you are too far. People can hear me talking to them rather clearly, but I can't hear them- even if the volume is turned all the way up- which, by the way, is backward and awkward because the volume up button is on the bottom and the down button is on the top of the device. Finally, it is IMPOSSIBLE for the device to stay on my ear. It is uncomfortable because the part that fits in the ear canal is huge and the clip doesn't successfully stay on the top of my ear. This product may be good for someone who has never experienced a quality bluetooth, but I am pretty disappointed.",1
"Only if you have really big ears

When I read other reviews that suggested this device would be uncomfortable for people with small ears, I thought, ""I have normal to small ears. It shouldn't be a problem."" Well, I was wrong. Not only did it not fit in my ear, the over-the-ear holder was designed for someone with really large ears (like really old guy ears that you notice are about 4-5 inches long). This product is designed for large ears only.",1
"Not bad

Its a nice looking antenna and works better then the one on the phone i needed an external antenna cause i spend most of my time in a basement that is surrounded by concreet walls with one window and so i have this antenna out the window hooked to my phone and its working ok so far.",3
"Reception increase not as i expected

for the price i paid, it not bad but it didnt provide the recpetion increase i was looking for. it good for areas that already have recpetion and you just want a stronger signal. ohter than that...find other method.",2
"Stupid and Pointless

I got this because i was working in the forest service and often found myself without cell phone reception, what a waste of money. save the time and effort and just get a verizon phone they always had more bars than my phone did even with this stupid antenna.",0
"Cord could be longer...

The cord could be longer on this recharger. Price was right and the delivery was timely.",2
"Save your money

This thing did nothing to improve my cellphone reception. When I snapped it on, I expected to see an increase in signal strength. Occassionally, I would get an extra bar but for the most part, I can't figure out what possible benefit this antenna brings.",1
"good product

worked properly and the quality is good. worth the purchase",4
"Works Perfectly!

Works just great when you want to recharge your HandSpring Visor Prism in your car when you're on the road!",4
"excellant

Love it work's great What can I say Plug it in.buy one",4
"Charger gets the job done!

There is nothing special about this charger - it simply gets the job done and charges the phone well.",4
"Still using my old cell phone

I bought one of these from 2 different vendors. Both gave prompt service.It is great to get replacement parts for my old cell phone. This charger was as advertised, just like the original, works great. Came quickly, price is right. I'm a happy customer.",4
"OEM Sony Ericsson T610/T616 wall charger.

This charger did not charge my phone as I hoped it would. I hope I am able to get another charger that will work.",0
"Just like the original

This charger is indistinguishable from the one that came with my t610 originally. Seems to work well.",4
"Phone charger

It's a really old product, and not particularly well made. It generally does what it is supposed to do, however.",2
"Cell Phone Charger

This product was perfect just what I needed and in brand new condition! Fast delivery made it a excellent purchase.",4
"Great

Worked as it should have, charged up the cell phone. What more can I say?",4
"works as good as what came with the phone

This charger is just what we were expecting. Looks just like the original issue.",4
"A work horse

It may not have all the bells and whistles of newer phones, but this little dynamo handles the job well.",4
"good buy

This phone is perfect for someone looking for a basic phone with no frills. It arrived in a timely manner and works great.",4
"Great Little Phone

No frills here, just good basic phone use and features. Makes a perfect backup or travel option to more feature intensive devices. Mini USB is a plus for quick and easy connection with computer or laptop to sync contact/calendar info. Great battery life. Lack of bluetooth for wireless headset is drawback, but 3.5mm jack is satisfactory alternative.",3
"Very pleased.

I was very pleased with the Motorola V190 phone. It was shipped promptly and was exactly as described. Price was very good and we were just able to insert our sims card and it was ready to go.",3
"Motorola V190

This phone is a very practical one, nice size screen and it fits nicely in your hands. I really like that. The weak pionts on this phone are; its missing is a camera, you should have different fonts to choose from and you should have been able to put you name on display like the nokia cell phone.",3
"Works better than those I've received from my provider

I really like this phone; it was easy to learn and hasn't failed me yet. I had hoped to use the feature that allows connection to my computer, but, alas, that's another $50.",4
"Great Phone

I was actually sent the V195. Great phone, simple, easy to use, and long battery life, which I really love.",4
"They sent the wrong item!!!!

The phone was sent on time, but they sent me the wrong phone and their sales are final IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE WARRANTY. So i pretty much just waisted my time and money. I haven't had any luck with getting in contact with them YET. Don;t buy it.",1
"Description didn't say what carrier

I am sure the phone was fine, however, I had to return it because it was a Cingular phone and we are Alltel. I went over the product description again and I surely didn't see where it specified what carrier was associated with the phone.",2
"Cell phone

The item was brand new. It was good except it doesn't look like what the picture shows. a little bit different other than that it's good.",3
"why even check to see the rest if the rest isn't the best?

ok. lets get real, your a kid who needs a phone (sometimes parents really do make you have luxuries) and then you want a fli phone with good signal(""no ""wha? what? wha?"" or can you hear me now"") and dont forget design... well just go don to radioshack and get one, as in now! it rocks! plus prepaid is easy to follow and use. CINGUALR ROX MY SOX! the best phone since nokia tracphones.",4
"not what I saw

UNLOCKED MOTOROLA V190 V 190 FLIP GSM BLACK CELL PHONEwhat I ordered I did not receive. The phone was all ""Silver"" not to mention that there was a #30.00 charge to the list price of $54.99",2
"I don't know if I should buy this phone...

I am trying to decide if I order this phone if I will really receive an unlocked phone. There are conflicting reviews on this phone. Some say it is unlocked and others say it is a cingular phone. WELL, what is it.",2
"Good and simple phone.

the one i was sent was the silver not blue version but overall, i liked the phone and it was mainly due to the simplicity of the phone.pros:speakerphonespacing of keysinside screenreceptionbattery lifecons:outside display of the contact name and the word ""calling"" next to it.... it seems redundant to have that.can only have individual ringtones if on the phone itself and not on SIM card.simple functions difficult to find without the help of manual.the cons are minor if you don't mind a few gliches but i recommend this phone for those who want a simple phone with quality over quantity.",3
"OK phone --- but it is *NOT* unlocked

I bought this phone mainly to use in Italy for extended visits and plan to get an Italian SIM card. The phone itself works well (I tend to like Motorola phones -- others may not) and the quad band capability should ensure compatibility with European wireless networks.One big selling point of this phone was Amazon's claim that it was unlocked. However, after trying two SIM cards from provides other than AT&T;/Cingular (one from an Italian provider and one from a Hong Kong provider) the phone is quite definitely LOCKED as it asks for a subsidy code when you boot up with a non-AT&T; SIM card. So I will likely have to fork over another 15-20$ to get a code to unlock it from a third party.I think others have had similar problems --- as the phone was supposedly sold directly by Amazon (but I am sure they are using a third-party supplier), my suggestion to their quality control department is to pay a little more serious attention to this issue of selling locked phones as being ""unlocked"".One other thing -- it appears one may need to buy the software necessary to use computer-communication features on this phone (but I have not done a deep search on the Web to see if the software can be found for free --- what I know is my XP-system does not have a device driver to mount the phone and the phone manual indicates one needs to purchase such software).",2
"simple & easy

Easy to uselong battery lifegood features if looking for a Basic phone",4
"Not Unlocked

The phone was not unlocked as advertised, and the IMEI unlock code could not be found, making it impossible to use the unit. Returned after a week of frustration -- unclear how the vendor intends to profit by paying to ship phones around the country.",0
"Motorola V-190 Cell Phone

This is an excellent basic phone. No complaints whatever.Not many bells or whistles, but does averything that you wanta phone to do. Very good sound quality. Screen very legible . Comes with a good selection of standard utilities that do everything that I want a phone to do, and a lot of things for which I have no use on a phone(sending faxes, internet browsing, etc). The phone has been extremely reliable, no problems whatever and has worked perfectly at all times.This is a phone that works on the GSM system. There is no problem with GSM service anywhere in Canada where I live. European SIM cards for it are readily available, which allow for very economical local use in Europe thus avoiding very expensive roaming charges. I have had no problems with GSM service when I am in the USA, but can only speak for the northeastern USA.This is a mobile GSM phone It does not have bluetooth, it does nothave a camera. It is not an MP3 player. But it is extremely good at the basic function of any telephone : sending and receiving phone calls. Additionally, it has excellent sound quality and has been 100% reliable.As far as I am concerned, for what I want a mobile phone for, it hasturned out to be a most economical and an excellent choice. Highlyrecommended.",4
"Mototola V190 Unlocked Cell Phone-U.S. Version

This phone was advertised as ""Unlocked"". When they arrived, I put my sim chip in and when I powered the phone to use it I was asked for a ""code"" to use the phone. After talking to customer service I was told this phone was not ""Unlocked"" and I had to return them.",0
"Amazon sent the WRONG phone

Ordered the UNLOCKED V190 in black, Amazon sent me a LOCKED V190 in SILVER. The label on the box said it was an unlocked black V190, but it seems the order processors at Amazon did not open it to verify if it indeed was a black unlocked V190. There was a silver locked V190 inside.Thus, I returned it and got a refund.If you order this phone, be advised that you may get the wrong one.I rate two thumbs down on this one.",0
"unlocked, but blocked

Got the phone. It was indeed unlocked.But it was programmed as Cingular, which was not stated in the sales add.Can not use any of my cell service features because it is Cingular.But it works for the basic stuff, so I can not complain.For some odd reason, it has a low sensitivity (shows low signal compared with TMobile phone at same location). But otherwise I like the phone.Please include type of programming in sales add, so people can decide.",1
"Excellent Basic Phone & Unlocked

Pros:Battery Life (with the 1100 mah battery probably the best for a cell phone)Display brightness and colorKey spacing and tactile feelSignal sensitivity (much better than my other high end Nokia 6126, having a stub helps with signal reception vs those which attempt to hide the antenna)Smart Keys (make key functions for you accessible with one button - calculator, recent calls, etc.)Voice Dial (pretty good for a basic phone, but limited to about 7 contacts)Built like a tank (durable)Highly visible outside screen (even in bright sunlight)Not having to work in all the other gimmicks (camera, MP3) allows more focus to be placed on basic phone feature quality.Cons:Functionality of datebook limited (ex. can't repeat item for a limited number of days)Speakerphone not that loudCan't list multiple #s under one person's name in phone listings. (fax, cell, work, etc.)Graphics not that elegant but functionalUser manual really doesn't cover the more subtle functional capability of this phone.Overall, the best buy in a basic flip cell phone. A steal at $40 - $50.Obviously not for the person who wants a camera, radio, MP3 player, photo album, etc., etc., etc.Note: unlocked phones will only provide voice and text messaging services on any GSM network. The service provider has to set them up to provide multimedia, web access and other services. Many low end unlocked phones are last year's new but excess inventory for a service provider and will have their logo and service icons on the phone. This is typical. You also need the user manual for the manufacturer set PIN and other security #s to initially access the phone's functions. User manuals can be found online at the manufacturer's web site.",4
"Switch Phones

Like others have said. The order was switch from a V190 to a V195 without asking if this was okay.",0
"Neat, unlocked, long-life batt, no-frills cellphone with no contract!

I dropped my cell in the tub, and ""rice-drying"" method didn't help.Wanted a simple, working, UNLOCKED no-contract replacement.I am amazed at the simplicity yet power of this reliable phone!Battery is also amazing, I only charged it once a week (stand-by, or at 3-days interval afret heavy use!Amazon and its partners really rock!",4
"A good solid phone

Few bells or whistles and sometimes that is a good thing! No camera, but plenty of battery life and simple features. Good call quality. Got it for my wife, she is very happy. I think this one can take the abuse of the real world.",3
"NOT US VERSION-CANADIAN

I have owned the Motorola V190 before and they are a good little phone. However, this phone was listed as US Version when in fact it was Canadian. No one at Amazon, AT&T or Motorola in US or Canada could help me. Therefore I am sending the phone back. Also it was suppose to be black and it was all silver.",1
"Not a US version and I doubt if there will be manufacturer warranty

I got it when Amazon (3rd party - Blue Center Inc) when they have it for cheap at $58.48 including shipping, but I didn't get exactly as advertised.I got a silver color unit with Spanish or Portugese manual, and the phone is made in Brazil for South America market. Not the US version, and no warrenty card or things like that inside.The colour is not a big deal. But with one thing not exactly as advertised, I am starting to doubt if it is really unlocked and will it work overseas. It will be quite a few months before I travel to Hong Kong, and I feel the urge to find a way to confirm it is really unlocked.It works well for my Cingular/AT&T; simm card.If it is confirmed unlocked and works overseas, that would be a low cost worthwhile purchase, and I will give it more stars.",1
"Great little phone

This is a great little phone. I am going to use it when I go to Europe, in the spring . No camera, but I don't take pictures with my phone",4
"Piece of plastic for making calls

The phone call was not the same as the one that was shown in the picture. It was a different color and a different model. It was also made of cheap plastic, and it got scratched on the face within a matter of days.",2
"Nice basic cellphoneThis is a

This is a nice, basic clamshell style cellphone.This phone fits the bill as a replacement for a lost phone.It has all the basic features speed dial, speaker feature ,auto redial etc.The keypad is easy to use.The battery standby time is excellent.It lacks a camera otherwise this has been a good phone so far.",3
"Fantastic phone

A really great phone. I have used it in the caribbean, canada, mexico, and various countries in europe; and slipping in a domestic SIM card - from my domestic phone, it works great locally in the USA - no surprise.",4
"phone

it worked right out of the box after I put in my SIMM card. However,the phone lasted less than a year.",2
"Great basic phone for the traveler

I get off the plane in any European country (and lots of other places, but I haven't been there yet). I find the nearest place that carries SIMs from the local mobile carriers. I buy a pay-as-you-go SIM. I pop the SIM in the back of the phone, turn the phone on, and voila, I have a local phone number. No muss, no fuss. That's what I need, and that's what this phone delivers.Bonus: fantastic battery life. One less thing to worry about when I'm far from home.",3
"Reconditioned unlocked phone that works in Italy - good for a ""vacation phone""

I ordered this phone in spite of reading another review that stated this phone is not unlocked and doesn't work in Italy. When I first opened the package, my heart sank as I thought that my faith in Amazon had been ill-placed. The phone had a ""Cingular"" logo on the front and was an obviously reconditioned unit with one small blemish on the side. When I turned it on, I saw the Cingular logo and thought ""uh oh, locked phone!!""The story has a happy ending however... In Italy, I bought a Telecom Italia (Tim) SIM card, placed it in the phone, and began using it with no problems. As I type this review, I am sitting in Umbria with the phone at my side. Definitely a very economical way to call home and call within Italy...10 cents per min or so within Italy to other mobiles, and about 60 cents to call the USA.This is a very basic phone, and many of the menus have leftover Cingular features which don't apply (for example, their now-defunct MEDIA NET). However, the phone is a nice size, makes calls, receives calls, easy to adjust the ringer. Comes with a manual, charger etc.A plus is that this phone uses the same mini usb charger as my Blackberry Curve 8310 so I can just carry one charger abroad!I would recommend this phone for travel/vacation use. For constant use, you might want a phone with more features and less Cingular-legacy branding.Hope this helps! Ciao!",2
"Not new

The phone was not new and the battery was changed to a low capacity battery so standby time is about 24 hrs instead of 500 as advertised",0
"Good phone for the price

I bought this for a monthlong trip to Europe, and it did everything I needed it to. I bought a SIM card separately (the ""free"" SIM card you can get with it is a ripoff to use). Basic texting and calling were very easy and straightforward.",2
"cell phone

The Motorola V190 is simple to use, has a clear sound and large numbers. I am a senior citizen and not interested in having a cell phone as my best friend. I just wanted a phone - period. The V190 seems to be filling the bill nicely. There are some features I haven't even attempted to use yet but the good thing is I do not have to.",3
"Good for travel; delivers as promised

I ordered this handset with a wee bit of trepidation, because of the earlier reviews. I received exactly the model described, though, right down to color.It claims to be a Cingular phone, but I've used it with the offered Mobal International SIM card, and with a US T-Mobile pay as you go account. Both worked a treat. It's definitely unlocked, as promised.All I want is a phone that can work in most countries. I have other gadgets to take pictures, browse the web, and play mp3s. This one suits, and at a most reasonable price. The sound and signal quality seem about equal to any other mobile phone I've used. Like most today, it's made in China (sigh), but the construction quality appears to be decent.I also chose the V190 over other models because of the warranty, which is provided by a third party, and because I was in a hurry -- it shipped directly from Amazon. Sure enough, it arrived right on time. Maybe they'll restock.The only quirk I found was the date and time displayed when I booted it up under Mobal - US West Coast time, 3 1/2 years ago! Finally I found the setup option to set time and date manually. The phone didn't tell me (until I asked it) that the European network I was on, Movistar, doesn't support time and date. But that's a minor point.I should also note that while this phone will work in the vast majority of countries, it's currently not usable in Japan and Korea -- but then this is true of most GSM triband and quadband handsets, because those nations have nonstandard cellular networks.There are plenty of inexpensive mobile phone options for stay-at-homes, but not quite as many for international travelers. This one can handle both chores with aplomb. Recommended.",3
"Great Replacement for Someone Who Wants a Phone NOT a Toy or Status Symbol!

I had to replace my wonderful 4 year old Motorola. I was delighted when I found this Motorola one on Amazon--almost a twin to the old one which I had loved. The price is Great! It is palm sized and fits easily in a purse or pocket, but is not so flat that it is easily misplaced.The phone is not loaded with expensive gimmicks that make it complicated to use, and get in the way of doing what a phone is suppose to do easily and intuitively. It is a no nonsense dependable unlocked phone--Without a contract! A phone designed to do what a phone was invented for!Unfortunately it came with some processes programmed in for Cingular. Since my provider (T-Mobile) does not support them, I would have preferred to not have Cingular logos and other items cluttering up the screen.",3
"very good phone

This phone was my first cell phone.... yes I was one of the last person in NJ to never have owned a phone before. I wanted a phone, not a gadget to surf the internet, etc. This is a good phone, working well and not to difficult to figure out as for the features, even for a first time cell phone owner. I bought my SIM card and minutes and everything worked fine.The SIM card Amazon provides as a UK phone number... so I prefered to buy one from the US!",3
"Okay

Doesn't matter the phone or the service, the area in which I live causes a lot of dropped calls. This phone is worse than the last though, and its battery isn't all that hardy either. It will get me through my contract, and then I will scrap it along with my carrier.",2
"BEST!!!

i looked at a couple of the other phones and they were not as good. This one stood out. It was shipped to the wrong house, but othe than that it is great! the voices are crisp and good, and cingular is the best becasue they have the only chat thing. i need a PUK code and they gave it to me. i wish I could give it more than 5",4
"Does the job

This a replacment for my LG $300 cell phone that disintegrated in less than one year of use.It does the basic job of a phone at one sixth the cost. Clear speaker and microphone.Easy to set up.",4
"Amazon holds its retailers accountable.

Product reflects Amazon - a 5 - it works well has been reliable and I know should a problem arise Amazon will do everything to resolve it",4
"Good charger

It works very well, why do I need more words to say it met my needs for a charter and.",4
"New Charger BROKE Already!!! Lasted Few Days Only..

I'm sorry I cant give this product the 5 Stars I wanted to give it, when I received my charger thru the mail it came great, Brand New, Sealed in a plastic bag. At first it was all good and great, but after a couple of uses, I realized it was staying stuck on my phone and harder to take off, then one of the Grey buttons you press to take out the charger got stuck inside which only made things worse. The real mest up thing is that the broken Original charger that came with my phone Still Works, and that is even after i Crushed the lil' connecter with my Wheelchair, badly damaging the tip. Now you know how weak the New Charger I Bought was. But it's ok, its not like I paid $15.oo for it, Plus the trip to the Store, Plus the Tax Fee that is always added to every Store Purchase. So that's why I'm still Happy I bought it Here at Amazon.com :) it only cost me $5.oo or around that price, but still less than $10.oo with Shipping included so I will be buying one again to give it another try. :)Thank You Amazon.com and all the Sellers that make Buying Online Possible, Save me Alot of Money, And for Giving Me Credit! :)AND PLEASE DONT LET MY EXPIRIENCE AFFECT YOUR DECISION TO BUY or Not BUY HERE, I AM A QUADRIPLEGIC AND THEREFORE GRAB THINGS DIFFERENTLY THAN A NORMAL PERSON WOULD... Etc, etc, etc, you get the point. :)",2
"Very smooth cellphone shopping

Got my cellphone and my account worked without any issue. Very happy with the transaction.",4
"Is NOT compatible w/ Sanyo 8200 or 8100

Horrible product. Doesnt even have a hole to connect the antenna in. I tried everything from jamming the antenna into the antenna slot (didnt fit of course) to smashing it into the headpiece connector.",0
"Nifty phone with lots of features in a teeny, tiny package

Wow, the first review of this phone certainly doesn't sound like something I'd want to own. It also doesn't sound like the phone I do own.I love my Sony Ericsson T616. It has the smartest and most computerlike interface I've seen yet on a cell. With this phone I've hopped on the Internet, emailed and text messaged friends, taken and sent pictures to others, played games (including Q*Bert), taken pictures of my friends and associated the pics with their numbers so that their picture pops up whenever they call, sent numbers back and forth via IR and Bluetooth, connected to my laptop via Bluetooth to backup my address book, pics, etc., as well as changed my "desktop" wallpaper, color themes and ringtones regularly. Heck! A friend of mine has actually used his SE T616 as a remote control for his laptop during a Powerpoint presentation!Oh yeah ~ I've also used my phone to make a bunch of phone calls.A full battery seems to have an unusally long life. Provided you don't over do it on the gabbing, gaming, IR or Bluetooth, you can go days before you have to recharge.The only complaints I have would be:1) VOLUME There's no separate volume control for the earpiece and voice mike. I will sometimes get complaints that my voice is coming through too loud but when I lower the volume, it's hard to hear them speak. This is only an occasional problem (usually outside, around traffic) and there's a nifty product that may or may not fix it (see below **).2) SCREEN The screen is made of glass and touches your face. Gets a little greasy! The phone comes with a cloth with which to wipe the screen. Keep it handy!Coolest accessory **You can buy a wireless, Bluetooth headset that fits over your ear. This little baby (which I don't have yet - $100) may correct the volume issue and will definitely keep the screen aware from your face!Hope this has been helpful!",3
"Nifty little phone

This is quite a cute little phone. It's got some negatives, but overall it's a pretty solid piece of work.Pros:-Small, cute, compact, stylish-Joystick is superior to arrow keys-Wide variety of features-Large screen-Pretty simple interface-Usually good callsCons:-It has to be cleaned constantly-Pictures aren't too sharp on the phone itself (but if you send them to a computer, they're pretty good)-Pictures take a long time to snap, and it can sometimes create a blur-effect even when something isn't moving-Sometimes the SIM chip will dislodge and you will have to remove the back to get it started up again (after you drop it, it happens, although once or twice it was just sitting there and it occured)",3
"Still one of the best PHONE

I have had my T616 for phone for a year and half with Cingular. For someone who needs a phone with solid and friendly features, this phone still tops the pack.Call quality is good, and battery life is excellent. I also like this phone's date and time sync with network, so it's updated wherever you go.I don't think my phone is locked, or at least overseas frequencies are not locked out. I often use it overseas (I normally buy a local SIM card when I need extended stay overseas, so it's a lot cheaper to make and receive calls, both for me and for my local clients and friends). I love this ability because all my contacts are on the phone and I don't need to do anything to use them. You can also edit the phone number before you call, and the change won't be saved, so I can take the country or area code off when I am calling an overseas number locally!Another feature I love is to store and use calling card. For those who only use cell phone to call US numbers, you probably don't understand the beauty about this feature. Calling overseas directly with your cell phone's international service defiantly will break your bank. There are tons of cheap calling cards on the market (especially buy them online), and you can call U.K. for 3 cents/min or China for 2 cents/min (right, cheaper than domestic long distance). But dialing those access numbers and codes to get connected is a pain when I use landline phones. With this cell phone you can store 2 calling card numbers and codes. Then I just need to scroll to the international number (programmed as 011-country code-area code-number), press ""more"", choose ""calling card call"", you are connected!! If one card is not working, you can choose another one. Now I can call overseas any time, when I am driving or traveling or when I am laying on the beach. I make overseas calls several times a week, so this feature has defiantly become essential to me. I had other cell phones before, and still remember when I needed to use calling card, I had to write all the numbers and code on a piece of paper, then dial each one accordingly. What a pain!Obviously this phone's camera is not worth using. But what's more important for a cell phone?I surely love some of the newer models, especially SmartPhone with Windows OS. I am looking for upgrade but haven't seen other manufacturer making phones with the features I mentioned above, even some SE's newer high end models don't have these features. So I'll probably have to wait a little longer before I can use some newer gadget.",4
"BEWARE OF BUYING THIS PHONE FROM AMAZON WITH CINGULAR

BEWARE OF BUYING THIS PHONE FROM AMAZON WITH CINGULAR.I tried buying this phone from amazon.com with amazon.com as the seller. I finished the checkout process and then in 5 mins, I got an email from amazon.com saying, ""Your order has been cancelled because cingular needed some additional information, which we cannot provide."" A ridiculous reason, to put it mildly. Couldn't they have asked me for that information? I later tried for a customer service phone #, but couldn't find one. All I found was an email address and I emailed them and got a reply (after 2 days) saying that they cannot do anything!!!Later I bought another Cingular phone at Letstalk.com and during the checkout process, they asked me a lot of questions (""additional information"" according to Amazon.com) and I got the phone without any hassles. I even ported my old phone number.Such a ridiculous service could be expected of Amazon.com only. I don't understand why they sell cellphones when they don't know how to do it!!!If anyone wants to contact me, send me an email at rphanikanth@yahoo.com",2
"Nice features - NO SIGNAL

This phone would be great IF it had a better antenna. This is my second Sony Ericsson phone on Cingular. Both phones drop calls and fail to pick up a signal when everyone else's phone does. I called Sony and they said that they were unaware of the problem. To demostrate the problem, I have taken my friend's Nokia 6010 and my phone inside a local Walmart. Her phone has a signal, mine says ""No Network"". Both phones are on Cingular. I used to think that Cingular was the problem, but it is actually the T616.",0
"If you ever go outside, this phone's not for you

This phone is useless outside of a quiet room. Don't bother calling anywhere from a sidewalk -- especially if the wind's blowing. I can't tell you how many people have said, ""it sounds like you're calling from behind an airplane,"" or ""where are you? at a concert?"". Oh, yeah, and the camera's weak, too.",0
"What are Great Features and Battery Life without the Signal?

The title says it all.* Great package: Features, size, functionality* Great battery life: Go 2-3 days on a charge, 500+ of talk time is easy* Poor signal: I think the internal antenna, small size and miserly use of power makes it hard to get a signal. I get drop outs all the time.If you do not mind the signal issues, this is a great and now VERY cheap phone.",2
"Too many unnecessaries

My main problem with this phone is the "pocket dialing" nuisance. They could have made it easier to lock the keys so you dont end up redialing over and over again unknowingly.Secondly, the camera picture quality, when compared to other models is poor. Even with the "low light" setting, it takes very poor photos.And the most annoying is the volume. The ringer volume is good, but the receiver volume is poor. I wouldnt recommend this camera.",1
"sony ericsson t616

I have had this phone for a few months now, and I love it. It has a many features such as a built in camera, bluetooth technology, and it even has an infrared function, which can be used to send info to and from smartphones and pda's. it is very light weight, and has a wonderful design. The only problems it has is the camera is not the best, it only supports polyphonic ring tones, and it has too many different ways to get on the internet, wich can somewhat often get activated accidentally. overall this is a great phone, with a few minor corks in the design...",3
"Nice looking but..

Pretty good phone, but if I had a choice in choosing I wouldn't pick it. Only because it's kind of small, elegant true, but the buttons are kind of hard to press and ""squeaky"" the joystick is alright but I prefer my Nokia N70, it's easy to use and has a large screen, also it's fun because it has features, I can make mini videos and the camera is excellent, There are better sony erricsson phones out there!",1
"Bad Combination

Pos's: Sleek Phone. Phone store is good. Good Ringer.Neg's: Poor reception. Poor volume. Worst camera. Don't consider this as a camera.. Horrible game.",1
"sony ericsson t616

I have had this phone for a few months now, and I love it. It has a many features such as a built in camera, bluetooth technology, and it even has an infrared function, which can be used to send info to and from smartphones and pda's. it is very light weight, and has a wonderful design. The only problems it has is the camera is not the best, it only supports polyphonic ring tones, and it has too many different ways to get on the internet, wich can somewhat often get activated accidentally. overall this is a great phone, with a few minor corks in the design...",3
"sony ericsson t616

I have had this phone for a few months now, and I love it. It has a many features such as a built in camera, bluetooth technology, and it even has an infrared function, which can be used to send info to and from smartphones and pda's. it is very light weight, and has a wonderful design. The only problems it has is the camera is not the best, it only supports polyphonic ring tones, and it has too many different ways to get on the internet, wich can somewhat often get activated accidentally. overall this is a great phone, with a few minor corks in the design...",3
"long talk time

I have been using this phone for over a year now. the battery is great. I never have that much talk time in all my previous phones. the bluetooth earpiece is great too especially with the voice dialing. in the other hand bad reception (not like nokia, they are the best). I used to be with AT&T and after the became part of Cingular i thought we ganna have better reception... the only thing changed is they offer bad custmer services and less flixable plans...",1
"Phone is great... Cingular is NOT!

First of all... I am a current Cingular customer. If you never have to call them up, you will be fine. They have messed up my automatic bill pay numerous times. Each month, after it is fixed and they assure me that next month will work, I have to go through the process again. The thing that really got me was when I needed to modify my plan to give myself more airtime, I needed to renew my contract. When I signed up, my contract stated that I could change my plan at any time with no obligations. Cingular's response was that in the lengthy contract, there was fine print that allowed them to CHANGE THE CONTRACT AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE TO THE CUSTOMER!!!! All I have to say to that is wow. I will never get cingular again after my contract runs out.",0
"Cingular is deceptive!

My review is on Cingular. I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used. THEY LIE. THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area. If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular. Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.",0
"T-616 sucks

The phone sucks big time!!! I don't know why they have the camera in it, at first place.. The camera is useless.. AT&T also sucks.. I had to leave the county and wanted to unlock my phone.. They don't do that for you.. Whereas T-Mobile unlocks the phone for you after you are with them for about 3 months.. Cingular & AT&T both suck big time..",0
"this phone sucks

i hate this phone. i hardly ever had service when i used it. sometimes the buttons wouldnt work so i had to take out the battery and put it back in to get the phone working again. and sometimes it would just go into cingular extened.",0
"i want this phone

iam IMPRESSED IN IT anfd i want this phonei pay in cash",2
"Do not sign up with AT & T

This is one of the worst, time-consuming purchases I have ever made. I bought this phone and sent back, because I did not like how the phone felt in my hand. I never activated the phone, but soon found out, AT&T;/Cingular was impossible to deal with. I followed all requirements for cancelling service, returning in new condition and notifying all parties involved.I called AT&T;/Cingular to cancel service, numerous times, which they kept charging me for and did not want to cancel. I stressed I would order another phone from them and set-up another account, but obviously they just wanted to get what they could get. After numerous hours on the phone, with many different AT&T; CS people, I was finally with a CS manager who understood my situation.The account was finally shut down, but non-payment was reported to credit bureaus. I tried to buy another phone, with AT&T;, and they now wanted a deposit. I refused and now bought a LG phone with Verizon service.I tried to stress my loyalty to my service providers, but I guess AT&T; did not believe in the ""It is easier to keep a customer than find a new customer"". (I've used cell phones, since 1989, often with three lines)It seems, customer service, is one of the most important items purchased with a cell phone. I hope everyone has better luck, with their carrier, than I've had with this one.",0
"Very Helpful

This product it's very helpful, because you can charge it directly from your computer or in your car or somewhere you have a outlet. The retractable cable is a good choice por charge & synchronice your Palm",4
"Exceeds Expectations

This item surpasses the original equipment that came with my Palm T|X in that it provides charging options at the wall, via USB, or in a car. The retractable cords of the central adapter reduce clutter and have a simple design that locks them in place up on extension, so that I can place the Palm precisely where I'd like it to be, without loops of cord hanging down (or the unit being pulled by an overactive retraction mechanism). It's compact, feels sturdy, and works perfectly. The price was excellent, the order processing occurred within less than 24 hours, and I had the item on my desk in advance of the anticipated earliest delivery date.Really nice to see an after-market product that improves upon the original equipment. I would buy from this manufacturer again and have already recommended the product to others.",4
"Decent product

I like that I can now charge it while it is hooked up by usb to my computer.",2
"worked - but...

Worked as advertised. However - the retract mechanism is a bit unreliable. Sometimes it retracts, sometimes it doesnt.The wall plug and car lighter thing work fine for the palm, but will not work for ipods. Not sure what in the USB hole is not right, but ipods dont like it.",3
"great for traveling

Got this for traveling. Works great. Now I don't have to worry about losing charge of my Palm TX.",4
"nice and useful

this travel kit is very nice. In addition to normal usage, you can recharge your plam through USB which is very useful. Also, i guess you may plug in other USB device to the car charger. But i'm not sure. Anyway, this kit is very nice.",4
"Headset Works With Motorola Tracfone 376g Phone

The description of this item did not mention if it worked with the Motorola 376g Tracfone. I purchased the headset anyway and was pleasantly surprised when it did work. I mainly purchased the headset for the phones FM radio listening function. A great purchase at a great price!",4
"Great Item!

I bought this product as a replacement for the identical one that I broke after over three years of use and abuse. I have the Motorola ROKR E1 phone and I love the sound quality from this headset! It offers easy transitioning from music to phone calls and the microphone for hands free talking picks up my voice very clearly. I was also impressed that the headset came with extra padding adapters for the earpieces that I did not have with my original headset that came with my phone. I would recommend this product to anyone with a a compatible phone for it!The price was great (extreme bargain!!!) and the seller shipped this item very promptly! It arrived in perfect condition and I am entirely pleased with the purchase!",4
"works fine without the ear muff

Bought this for my girlfriend, and no compliants from her which is always a good sign. However I noticed the ear covers/muffs that comes with it was not very useful. It can come off easily, so she used it as without. Otherwise, it is a 5 stars.",3
"Excellent quality

...but crappy design. I equate it to Ford where quality is job 1. Unfortunately design is job 233 and far more important because no amount of quality can make up for crappy design.The quality of sound from these headphones is great. I like the sound a lot. They sound very good, honestly. But the design is very unforgiving like many motorola products. The headphones hurt my ears after only a short while listening. There is no cushioning to the edges of the ear piece, unless you count the very thin hard rubber edge. I do mean hard.The mike is nice being where it's loctated, but it's completely retarded that one headphone is 12 inches longer than the other from the center point. It's just so awkward to use this way. The jack not being a standard size or style makes it impossible to change to another set so you're stuck with headphones made for the phone but if there were something else available I would gladly switch. The mike also induces a lot of noise and has poor pickup. People on the other end often keep asking you to repeat yourself unless you're located in a very quiet location.5 stars for the sound but I'm afraid it's 1 overall.",0
"Affordable and Moto Q Compatible

The headphones sound decent, or well, at least above my expectations considering the low price point. However, convenience is the predominate factor here, as this headset already has a 2.5mm connector used by so many Motorola phones. Works great with my old Moto Q.",4
"I love this handsfree headset!

I love the handsfree headset. I set the phone to auto answer with the headset attached. It works great for me especially when driving and the sound quality is great.",4
"For bigger ears.

Ear buds are a little big for my ear, hurts after awhile. But for the price its a good item.",2
"review of the handsfree corded stereo earbud set for cellular

This product is working well so far. I also purchased one for my home cordless phone and it has been working flawlessly so far. It's been about a month so far and I am pleased with the reception and the mic seems to work well too on both phones. I would recommend this product for the price that I payed for the first one that I bought 3 years ago I could have purchaced eight fron this company on Amazon [...].",3
"Motorola Q Wired Headphones

Very nice dual use product. I use them for listening to Music via Pandora on my Morola Q during workouts.",3
"Perfect choice

I bought it for my wife and she loves it. So there is nothing to worry with this great product and the price is even better. Thank you guys.",4
"You get what you pay for

I bought this item for my mom and only one side of the earphone worked. Guess you get what you pay for. Enough said",2
"Not worth it

The audio quality is fair, but the mic is terrible. There's a lot of static and people on the other end can't make out what I'm saying. This headset is only acceptable for listening to music, forget phone calls. This is one of those cases where you get what you pay for.",0
"Not worth it

I got these earbuds for Moto Q. The fit is poor unless you have huge ear canal. They are big and hard. So trying to get them to stay in your ear is difficult. If you can get them to stay the output level is weak. I tried to use these on a flight and I could barely hear anything. A better solution is to get an adapter and use your favorite earbuds.",0
"Not Bad, If You've Got Huge Ears

Great stereo earphones, but they don't fit comfortably into my ears. They'd be great, if I had giant ear-holes.",2
"moto headset

Stereo quality sound is great. It arrived in 3 shipping days. No fancy labeled packaging, no warranty books or safety info. regarding frequency, waves, etc. Don't know how safe this thing is on my head. Ear plugs are a little large and uncomfortable. Overall, the sound is great and the microphone is excellent placing calls. Don't have to yell.",3
"An Excellent Buy!

I was reluctant to purchase this headset because of its low price. Sprint wants $39 & Verizon's is $30. But, i thought I'd give it a try.... man am I happy!!! The sound quality is excellent for both voice & music! Now I wished I'd gotten 2 sets! Also, I ordered this on a Friday, during lunch time, from my Motorola Q; it was at my door Monday afternoon!!! Way to go, Amazon!!!!",4
"forget the phone

Worked fine with an mp3 player & w/ excellent sound quality, however wouldn't work w/ my mobile phone. W/ the phone I could only get it to work by jiggling the plug in & out of the jack. Pushed all the way in it didn't work, but it did work if I held it in place half way out. Even then, it would only work intermittently... Paid less than $2 so I'm not screaming bloody murder & won't bother asking for a refund.",0
"Don't waste your time

This headset is VERY Cheaply made and will not stay in your ears. If you move AT ALL they will fall out. I had to buy another set so I chose the Nokia headset. They work very well.",0
"Did the trick, I guess

I wanted to keep my Blackberry away from my pockets were I usually have items that can scratch my phone. The holster did the trick, I guess, but felt very flimsy.",2
"It's all about cost vs performance

I am a Palm Treo 600 user, and my Treo broke down so I bought this. I have only had this phone for two days, so I will follow up in a month. The phone is remarkably small and light. The build quality is only fair at best. The hinge feels flimsy, and the tabs that hold the battery cover on are VERY weak. I get the feeling that a fall from any height would break something off, but I don't know yet, My Treo survived once a month falls for years with no problems other than a scuff. The screen is BEAUTIFUL and clear, much better than my Treo's, and the external screen is useful, but it shuts off, showing no information, after five seconds or so. Its a Windows phone and has no touch screen, but it has a lot of functions and the pictures are good. for half the Treo's price, and no contract, it's a buy.One month later: What matters most to me is 1: the phone function itself - this phone is excellent as a phone - nice and loud with a decent speaker-phone and loud ringers. 2: a device to read my books on. - After a LOT of searching, I found a freeware reader, Orneta Reader, that I can use to read text files on the phone with. Overall, I'm very happy - excellant phone, decent web-browser, I can READ on it, and it's SMALL and LIGHT and UNLOCKED. No wonder the telephone providers killed it.",3
"Good Phone

Great phone. everything was well thought out. It is big and heavy though so you can call it a ""Man's"" phone. It's not for these men or women walking around tryin to be all cute - it looks like a brick. But thats exactly why I love it (its my style i guess). As of now it has gone to the scrap yard though because the flex cable linking the phone body to the flip screen gets damaged easily. (I've owned 2 MPX220's and both had the same damaged flexcable issue in 6-8 months after a brand new purchase). So I would say if youre a technician and you can buy 3 or 4 extra flex cables, go with this phone.",2
"Wrong battery twice!

They sent the wrong battery - SNN5717B (instead of SNN5717C) which did not work, I returned it, they again sent the wrong battery (SNN5717B) which did not work. I sent that battery back about two weeks ago and have heard nothing in return. I guess I am just out my $10.00. This is my 1st failed transaction through Amazon.Allan Dale",0
"Works fine

It works fine, but it came in a small, unmarked plastic bag. I am a little dubious about it, but what the heck, it works and it was cheap.",3
"car charger

it was fine---received quickly--product works just fine---just what we needed to keep the phone chargedbest way to shop and avoid crowds",4
"charger

This product is as advertised. Good quality, fits easily into the power source in my vehicle. Cord doesn't tangle at all.",4
"Essential Accessory

Solved a real problem of keeping the cell phone battery charged. Works flawlessly and arrived quickly. Easy to use and keeps the battery charged.",4
"Motorola Razr V3xx Car Charger

Car charger works perfectly with my Motorola V3xx. I was worried because it wasn't OEM but it works great. Excellent pricing. Thanks!",4
"HAPPY PURCHASE

HAD THIS FOR 3 WEEKS NO PROBLEMS SO FAR,ITS NICE GETTING MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR SOMETIMES",4
"Cell phone charger

This charger was delivered quickly and the quality was great, I would recommend this seller to anyone looking for a replacement or additional charger.",3
"Close, but not the same.

A good price, but the product they sent me was not what you see here. It was a generic version without the printed numbers and grip on the sides.",2
"Pink ""Plasticized"" Proguard

Have been using it for 4 weeks and it is broken already. All it took was one drop from about 6 inches above the kitchen counter and it was cracked.I am not impressed and I am not laughing. The color is good.",1
"o.k.

o.k. product -- make my device a little on the heavy side -- doens't offer as much convinence as I thought it would; wish it had something to cover my sd card -- that's what I really wanted since I already lost one.",2
"its ok

the case is ok. it wasn't what i expected and the belt clip does not hold well. The case does not always stay shut. my phone fell out of the case several times to the ground.",1
"cell phone cover

The item was too flimzy to use...I did receive my money back...the vendor was very helpful",0
"I own the blue one. its awesome.

People keep asking me. Hey what kind of phone is that? Im getting the red one too, and the pink one for my sweetie. hollar at ya boy!",4
"Benji cover

My husband bought this for himself, and liked it. It makes your phone feel thicker, and it does protect it from scratches. What I didn't like about the design was that on one side the photo was right side up, and the other side was upside down. They didn't match it up so that it was in unison, and that made it look cheap. That was my only gripe.",3
"Best case out there

This is the 5th Palm treo case I have bought in the last few years, and it is the best by far. It holds the treo snugly without the need for a top magnet or velcro flap. The clip is metal unlike many of the crappy plastic ones that break alot. It is slim and works great!",4
"Fine product - delivered promptly

I got this for one of our carpenters who kept banging up his Treo. He likes it and hasn't damaged his Treo since he got it.",3
"2 Thumbs up!

The Cellet pouch hold the phone well in the upright position. Do not let the rotating clip fool you. It WILL NOT hold your Treo well enough to keep your phone from taking a swan dive. :{ I found out the hard way... My previously unscarred Treo got a battle wound on its maiden voyage out of the house.I like the holder as it is though. It is easy to retieve and place.",3
"Treo 750 Protection

Great fit, great protection, and has a durable metal clip. I use it with the Black Silicon Skin Snap-on Cover.",4
"Was sent the wrong clip

The company sent me the right case but the wrong clip. I contacted the company and went back and forth with them for a while and I haven't heard from them since. Mistakes happen, but fix them.",0
"Elegant simplicity always pleases!

I bought this case for my Treo 700p, and I highly recommend it to anyone who, like me, prefers to use their phone ""naked"" and likes to have quick access to it. This sleek little holster case is elegant in its simplicity and is truly a great bargain. The case is not leather, but is made of a pretty neat waterproof hydrofoam material. I use my Treo 700p on the golf course as a caddy/rangefinder in combination with my GPS receiver, so I actually prefer a nonleather case due to intermittent rain I experience on the course. The Cellet case is great because it's sleek, sits close to the body, and grips the phone snugly so it won't fall out. I certainly wouldn't want anything flopping around at hip level during my golf swing - cell phone case or otherwise! You can also rotate the case on the belt clip from horizontal to vertical or any degree in between, but I wouldn't recommend upside down for obvious reasons! The case is cheap too, and although it lists for $29.99, I got it for $2.99, which is a real bargain considering the quality of the case. The shipping for the case actually costs more than the case itself. I figured, what the heck, if I don't like it, I'm only out of $7 (including shipping). I couldn't be more pleased, and I like it more than the four (4) other cases that I've had for my various Treo models over time (ranging in price from $20 - $60). Give it a try - you won't be disappointed.",4
"For me, best holder ever, for this phone

Excellent, well made. All the others lasted a couple of weeks before failure. This one outlasted the phone.",4
"Works fine with the 755P Treo

Bought this when I had a Treo 680, but it didn't work as well as it does with my current phone, the Treo 755P. I felt like the 680 would constantly slide out of this case and it did once or twice. The Treo 755P seems a little lighter and has never fallen out of this case. It should be a of a tighter, more snug fit but it still does the job.",3
"good pouch

so far so good. it's really hard to get it on and off your belt. but i haven't dropped it from the pouch. compare to my last pouch i was dropping the phone once a day, and i paid for that one $30.",4
"The pouch

Looked great on paper, even better with the mega low price, and the rotating AND standard clips are both great. One problem I have with this, and I don't know if its only my 700p or all treos, but behind the 'cellet' logo, inside the pouch there are 2 metal teeth keeping it in place, which over 1 day, kept scratching up the battery door to the point that I saw the plastic flakes inside the pouch. Thank god I was putting the phone in with the buttons facing inward, or else one of the buttons could have been popped off, or other unknown damage.Being that I paid less than $5.00, I didn't expect the greatest item in the world, nor did I feel like asking for a return or anything like that since it's not worth the trouble.I solved the problem by putting a postage stamp sized piece of tape on the inside of the pouch. It's a fairly ghetto way to do things, but I don't mind.Oh, I would have given this items 3 stars, but with both types of clips included, it was worth 4 stars.",3
"Black Cellett Premium Pouch

I found this pouch to be just what I was looking for. It is stylish without being expensive, it fits the Treo 650 like a glove and it has a thinner profile than the other vertical and horizontal pouches I have used in the past. I would recommend this to anyone that wants style and functionality at a low cost.Ron",3
"Terrific Value

Great product. I bought 5 of them. Too bad I had to pay shipping on each. But, still well worth the purchase.",4
"Cellet Premium Pouch

I like the looks of the Cellet Premium Pouch and it holds my phone fine and its easy to get out when I get a call",3
"Pretty Cool

I bought this for my Treo 750. Love it, love it, love it. I've been asked about it quite a bit.PROS:Belt clip fits very secure.Swivel is fluent but locks in position.I can hold it upside down and shake it a bit, and the phone stays in place.I've gone running with it attached to my waist without problems.Have my phone ever popped out of the case, yes. But I was running while it was pointed downward. What do you expect. That's gravity for you!!It may press your keys, so use your key lock.Fit's seemless on my waist. Does not feel bulky at all.CONS:None. Just be mindful.",4
"pretty good

for the money this is a good case. the top of the phone sticks out more then I would like but it holds and protects well",3
"Perfect

I was scepticle for the price but this case is perfect for me. The Treo slides in and out with ease. Stylish and light weight great case.",4
"Phone Case

The case is excellent and for the price cant be beat. Shipping was slow, but that was due more to the postal service than the company. Definitely worth the money.",3
"Nice fit

Purchased this pouch for my Treo 650 with a clear hard case. Both fits nicely together. I have the best of both worlds! A clear case to protect my phone and a pouch to carry it.",4
"Simple, but Good

I'm very happy with this case. I was just looking for a simple belt carrier that would protect my Treo 700p, but would allow complete access to the Treo when I wanted to use it. In other words, I didn't want something that was attached to the Treo permanently. This did the trick. It's simple, but looks good. Seems to be solidly made as well.",4
"Good charger for the LG fusic

I bought this charger for my LG Fusic. For weeks, I was looking for a good charger for my Fusic LG and I finally found this one. Well if you ever had or seen a Fusic LG phone you know that you have two plugs to charge your phone. This was the easiest one to charge my phone because the end of the charger has a pin like end that just slides in the bottom of the phone.",4
"This adapter doesn't work

On purchasing this adapter, I thought I had a good item for a cheap price. It really is true that you ""get what you pay for."" This thing fails to work completely on a blackberry 7100g. It says it is compatible in the advertisement and on the box. Don't believe it. It is junk. Avoid at all costs.",0
"Did not work with Blackbury 7290

This does not work with the Blackberry 7290, plugs in fine, blackberry shows a/c power for about 1 second and then refuses the power, goes back to battery power. Original charger from cingular is $30, found a compatable one at BstBy for $20. Too bad this one doesn't work as advertised.",0
"The Charger simply didnt work

I got this charger today for my Blackberry 7100t phone...And it simply doesnot work. I am extremely dissapointed with the quality. I will be travelling abroad and dont have much time to go thru the whole procedure of Amazon of replacement.",0
"Ultra Slim Travel Charger

Hi. Please avoid this product at all cost. These are also selling on eBay from $.01-$20.00. Unfortunately, I purchased one of these on eBay, and once I plugged it in I found out it doesn't work at all.The reason I am posting my comments on the Amazon Board, and everywhere else for that matter, is that while surfing for an OEM replacement I have found these poor Chinese made imitations showing up all over the place.Net-net: Spend the 30-40 bucks and get the real-deal as the imitators suck.Tt",0
"It works for my Nokia 6682

What else can you say about a cellphone charger, it's small and does the job.",4
"Motorola v365 cell phone

I did a lot of research when preparing to purchase my upgrade cell phone. The Motorola v365 is an excellent phone. It has features I don't need or use (PTT for example) but as your basic phone with texting and camera it is perfect. I was looking for a sturdier, heavier small phone to replace the Razr v3. The quality is excellent, the ease of use is excellent. I have no complaints at all. I highly recommend this phone.",4
"Broke

Stopped working after a short while. It's a cheap piece of junk--you get what you pay for in this case.",1
"Works fine with Nokia

This unit works fine with my Nokia 3650, and has decent battery life and reception. My only complaints are that the ear-buds supplied take some getting used to; one is short (which makes you press in on it to hear clearly) and the other is long (which sounds better and stays in your ear more snugly but feels more intrusive in your ear canal).The belt-clip for it is actually the charger, so if you lose it... And it is rather off-putting that you cannot change batteries, when it wears out it's done.I have just replaced it with the high-end Jabra BT-800 which has a caller ID window, call alert vibration, a regular belt-case, and can even charge via USB, but it is much more uncomfortable to wear and literally hangs on your ear as it does not stick in to your ear canal. But my callers do notice that it is clearer due to the DSP.",2
"Didn't work

I followed directions and the microphone worked well, but the earphone didn't receive sound from the caller, so it was a bomb.",0
"okay phone ruined by serious flaw

I bought the Nokia 2366i to replace a 3 year old Samsung sch a650. I'm a truck driver and use my cell phone a lot. And I ran my old Samsung into the ground. Never a great phone, but a somewhat solid ol' workhorse nonetheless. It finally broke in two on me - literally.But what a big mistake my recent Nokia 2366i replacement purchase was. I cannot hear the incoming call ringer. On the very highest setting it is extremely difficult to notice an incoming call. I've tried all ringer settings on the highest possible level. No satisfaction. I guess the best solution to this problem is to make a habit of picking up the phone every 10 minutes or so to determine whether a call has come in. Or just simply get another phone - which is what I plan to do.What I percieve to be an overall solid, functional phone is ruined by such a simple glitch. What they were thinking when they released this product is beyond me.Hope this review helps.Will",1
"Needs a louder external speaker

This phone is a nice basic flip phone in all respects except one. I cannot hear it ringing unless it is in my hand already. I usually carry it in my purse and end up missing all my calls. Yes, I have tried different ring tones and have turned up the volume all the way, but it is still too quiet. Unless you live and work in a bank vault, stay away from this phone!",1
"Nokia Rules

I like the fact that when the phone rings, you don't jump out of your skin, or have to apologize as you rush to put the phone on vibrate. The clarity of reception just cannot be beat, and the simplicity of the phone appeals to me in this age of excess gadgetry on phones. I blame Verizon for not offering better Nokia selections. If there was better T-Mobile coverage in my area, I would definitely switch because of their Nokia phone selection. But this is a nice phone and I have it vibrate as well as ring so I can catch it in the car as I listen to tunes.",3
"Less than mediocre phone

I've had this phone about a year, after having an LG phone for 2 years. I bought it because I work in secure facilities that do not allow cameras, and this was the only phone Verizon had that did not have a camera.Pros:-call quality is pretty decent-no complaint about coverage-small package-decent constructionCons:-the menu structure is horrible, and simple features like SILENT mode require you to dig through menus to find them - to make the phone useable, I had to create a user menu and put all the important features in there-I miss quite a few calls because I can't hear the phone ring in my shirt pocket-when dialing a number, I can wait as long as 15 or 20 seconds before I hear a ring on the other end-I routinely get voice messages, but the phone never rang in the first place, and there was no 'missed call' in the call record-there is an array of funky little icons that come and go - I've had the phone for a year and I still can't tell you what they all mean, in spite of referring to the manual more than a few times-simple features like the calculator stink, and are almost unusable-the power connector is proprietary. I lost my charger on a recent trip, so I went to Target to get a replacement - they had one for 'Nokia - All Models'; Sorry, not for this one.The bottom line is that if you just need a phone for an occasional call, this phone is probably OK. If you are like me and you make your living on your phone, this is not the phone for you. I wish I had my 3 year old LG back.",1
"Worst Cell Phone I've ever owned

This Phone is awful. Short battery life, and an inaudible incoming call ring. Don't purchase it, I would not recommend this to anyone even my worst enemy.",0
"Really Stunk!

i got this and it was as thin as paper! and is really hard to clip on,looks really stupid, and the clip on the back is huge and clear and is really cheasy! i think it was like 5 bucks with shipping but still i trew it away in an hour and you probably will to or you probably will keep it but not use it! horrible product!",0
"Fits nicely and matches phone well

This case, while potentially difucult to initialy put on the phone does stay in place very well and is an excellent match to the styling of the phone. I have only three dislikes with it: 1) the phone cannot open up all the way in landscape mode; 2) the paint wears off easily; 3) while thin, it does add thickness to the phone.Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and highly recoment it to anyone with a Samsung u740 phone.",3
"Works great!

This stylus works very well with my Galaxy Nexus. I highly recommend it. The tip works well for typing, sliding pages, tapping, etc. It would have been nice to have a stretchy string for the attachment to the phone and then I would not have to keep taking it off and putting it back on. Overall, the stylus is excellent.",3
"So cute, but it breaks

It's really adorable, but the fluff ball popped off after about a week. However, with some super glue, you can reattach it.",3
"Worth every penny (all 200 of them)

You get what you pay for. This thing fell apart the day after I got it. But for 2 bucks, I guess I shouldn't have expected much.",0
"Good PDA, acceptable phone

I've replaced my Nokia 6310i with this phone. It's not much larger than the Nokia, and can do sooo much more. I use it for everything from keeping shopping lists through web browsing to GPS navigation.As a PDA it functions great, and due to its tiny dimensions, you can have it with you all the time.The drawback is that as a phone it is average at best. The speaker isn't loud enough in some cases, the microphone is a bit weak (unless you use the included headset or a BT headset) and the software (from Microsoft) is very-very basic and has a bunch of small bugs. Some of the bugs are so obvious, in fact, that I can't believe any of the developers have ever actually tested the software before shipping it.So try the phone part before you buy and make sure you can live with the limitations. If you can, the versatility of the device will more than make up for the shortcomings as a phone.",3
"I-mate Jam 128MB Grey Phone

Delivery was on time. No Delays, Phone itself was received New unopened. This is a pretty small PDA phone compared to other brand name PDA. The phone had everthing except for a built in Wifi for wireless networking. I had to spend another 100 bucks for the SD Wifi card. This phone also lacked a speaker phone when only in phone mode. I would preferred to have purchased the ""I-mate Jamin"" model with built in Wifi and a 2 megapixal camera.",3
"Great PDA, Functional Phone

This is a tight pocket PC device with typical smart-phone limitations. It's small, clean, yet has a large enough screen you can actually get stuff done. The screen can be set to portrait, landscape, and switched from one side to the other for lefties or righties (kind of cool).It only appears to support the GPRS slower data connection (on GSM networks), not EDGE. The lack of a speakerphone is a tad annoying, but you'll get over it if your goal is to keep your gear compact and functional.It ships with a stereo headset/speaker for phone calls - and it sounds kind of tinny. So, get a decent headset if you're a talker (and all of us power users are). If you want instant access to email - obviously it's not a Blackberry, but it does an OK job picking up mail via GPRS and syncs nicely with Outlook versions 2002 - 2007 (install Outlook first, then the sync software).Getting the internet set up on T-Mobile took a bit. They are not familiar with the device in tech support and you may wait quite a while to get the details for setting up your internet services; you'll have to set it up manually. But, it's only 2 minutes of instructions once they give them to you.Keep in mind there's no keypads and you'll have to deal with a PDA interface for all your calls. But, it's pretty functional for the price and size.",3
"A Solid Windows Mobile Phone

Produced by HTC and branded by i-mate, the i-mate Jam makes for a very usable phone for any one acustomed to using a Windows Mobile Device. The unit get's excellent battery life and has a lot of storage ram for a device of its class (Though you will still want to add on some memory with an SD card). The unit is not much larger than a regular phone. I ran into some problems getting the unit to be recognized for syncing over USB on both Windows XP and Windows Vista. However, the bluetooth connection worked flawlessly. One night I forgot to disconnect the bluetooth connection between the phone and the computer resulting in the unit staying on without powering off all night. To my surprise while the batter was low the next morning the unit was able to remain on all night unlike other PocketPCs that I have used.The potential drawbacks of the device are the lack of WiFi and no integrated keyboard. The lack of WiFi means that your only options for getting onto the internet while on the go are to have the service provided by your phone company. The GPRS connection used by the phone is a little faster than dial-up.A factor that may or may not be important to some is that the phone running Windows 2003 SE; the most recent mobile OS from microsoft is Windows Mobile 5. The phone does have a battery backup just for the memory, so unlike some other 2003 S.E. devices if your battery is removed or goes dead your data will not be immediatly lost.",3
"The best smartphone without Wi-Fi.

Only need the wi-Fi for qualify as the better smartphone.",3
"poor reception

the reception is very poor don't expect to get even two bar indoors. Its worse inside malls or buildings you'd be very lucky to get a bar.",2
"Amazing!

The best cellphone i've ever had. For around 300 dollars you can not find a phone like this in mexico so far, only blackberry and treo, which is nothing like this. The only bad thing is that it gets frozen quite often as normal computers. Overall its excellent.",3
"good phone

good pocket pc and phone, a sdio card will make the phone a complete one.easy to use and great looks.",4
"La mejor compra de mi vida

Bueno en resumen esta es una de las mejores opciones en el mercado, yo era dueño de un Simenes C65 y una Zire 72s y sin duda fue la mejor fusion que pude adquirir la PDA es muy pequeña de hecho se puede confundir entre un celular grande o una pda pequeña el sistema con 416 de procesador y 128 de memoria es lo suficientemente estable y permite una autonomia excelnte el uso del mismo como mp3 es excelente gracias a la duracion de la bateria, en fin si estan indecisos o no saben mucho de hardware no lo duden esta pda es excelente!",4
"LG HBM-300 Bluetooth Headset

Item shipped quickly as promised. Bluetooth headset has better sound quality than the 3 motorola H700's I've dealt with before purchasing this one. However, it is a lot bigger and bulkier than the motorolas and doesn't prove to be very successful if you're trying to make a fashion statement. Nonetheless, it serves its purpose and I think I got my money's worth.",3
"LG HBM- 300 Bluetooth Headset Black.

I think this product should get pulled out of the market. In orde to change it from left to right side you have to turn the top section not the clip itself, which it has alot of problems. Because when you answer a call and you push the button to answer a call, the whole top section turns.",0
"Good Voice Quality

I am using it with my T-MOBILE SDA , It works with any trouble so far.",3
"A great surprise

I've purchased and returned four headsets in the last month, including the Motorola HS500 and 350, and the Plantronics 320. The Motorolas both lacked volume, and people complained that they couldn't hear me very well. The Plantronics was sleek and worked well, but didn't fit my ear comfortably. So I was surprised to find that this LG is both comfortable, and can reach a higher volume than any headsets I've had before it. The in-ear design may prove uncomfortable, depending on your ear size/shape, but for me it's a perfect fit and a solid product.",4
"Never been a bluetooth headset fan, but...

So I was always one of those people who had many a laugh at people walking around wearing a bluetooth headset in public. I still think it's silly to walk around wearing a headset...makes sense in a car, not walking around.Anyway, I ordered this because I hate trying to mess with my phone and drive at the same time, not to mention the fact that it was only $20. I got it today and am really just blown away. The clarity is amazing on both ends. I am nothing but pleased with this sensational deal!",4
"Unbelievable value for an unbelievable price!!!

I just received the Headset and I have to say - I was incredibly surprised by the speed that Amazon got the product in my office and by the sharp looks of the item. So far I have done a few calls and dont seem to have any of the problems that I have experienced with other devices. The look is really sharp, I have to say that I am a little surprised by the size, which is a little bigger than what I have expected. Overall very quality service and on top of everything there is 1 year manufacturers warranty! Thank you for the great service Amazon!!!",4
"GOOD PRODUCT

NICE, ELEGANT AND IT WORKS OK. IT'S NOT A GREAT PRODUCT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE EAR PIECE IS NOT THAT CONFORTABLE AS IT SEEMS.",3
"Keep Looking

I only paid $25 for this and that was a total waste of money. It paired with my LG phone just great, but things went downhill from there. Physically, the thing just did not fit. The unit would never seat securely in or on my ear and swung wildly about all the time. Outgoing voice quality was terrible. People universally complained that they couldn't hear me clearly. Even the phone's voice command had trouble making me out. Finally, the unit died an ignoble death after a very short stint in a jacket pocket only a few months after I bought it. It was not visibly damaged, it just simply stopped working. I never made much use of it during that time, so I'd have to say it was pretty shabbily constructed. I'd be wary of any other LG headset after having had this experience.",0
"Hmmm UNCOMFORTABLE

So this is my third bluetooth and I read all the reviews and I have to agree that this one is very uncomfortable. I have small ears so it doesn't really fit into mine. The sound quality is good on my end but I am told there is an echo on the other end. I was happy witht he price and if my ears were a little bigger maybe I'd be more happy with the product....:-)",2
"LG HBM-300 - Damn Sexy

Wow, I have absolutely no problems with this headset whatsoever. Clear sound-great range-and most of all its gorgeous. Turns heads all over the place. Man I feel high tech with this thing on. I payed $30.00 off of ebay, but that was a rare deal. Still Amazons price cannot be beat. Buy it, youll love it.",4
"Bad Bluetooth!

Saw good deal for a bluetooth earpiece, so I took it. The installation was a little tricky at first, but once i got it paired with an LG Chocolate, it was functional. Tested it out all over the house, and it was very staticky and distorted over 10 feet. Used it driving, and lost bluetooth link with phone within seconds of driving underneath any tunnels. Not a quality bluetooth earpiece. Look to Motorola or Jabra for a decent one.",1
"Great Working Earpiece

This is a great product. It actually fits into my ear properly and I can hear clearly through it. It is easy to operate and the charge last for many days. I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for an earpiece that fits comfortably and is just the right size.",4
"LG HBM-300 BLUETOOTH HEADSET

Crystal clear sound along with being very comfortable and user friendly make this headset a great cell phone accessory to have! Love it!! Amazon's price couldn't be beat. Very happy with it!!",4
"worth the sale price (but not at full price)

+comfortable+easy to put on+fair-to-good sound quality+full charge lasts approximately 2-3 weeks+fully compatible with Blackberry Pearl and Motorola RAZR+nice style with black and ""alloy"" accents-some callers claim to hear echoing-not the best sound quality (I like Logitech better)",3
"great headset

I had a motorola H300 before... and this is leaps and bounds better.The sound quality in both units are great but I'm impressed by the weight of this LG unit. It is like comparing stones to feathers (a bit exagerated but you get the point...).This LG unit also has a protruding ear bud, which sits snuggly in my ear. The Motorola unit didn't... which often dangled and swayed like the last apple on a tree right before it falls. That caused discomfort and I had to tilt my head a bit to keep the unit against my ear. With the new LG, I no longer have to look like I have a stiff neck while I'm driving.",3
"Not that great sound clarity

plus+:best use for messenger chatting, audio playback.simple usagestylish looksminus-:Sound breaksdesign is a draw back, the straight body and the mic hole directly at the bottom , makes the mic point away from your mouth , so the other end listens only to a small part of your vocal energy which gets reflected from surroundings, ans as you can imagine if you speak out in a open area, you are actually transmitting less!the ear piece is not ergonomically designed, it is to stiff and only makes your ear hole large!! and swell.over time, the whole set up gets loosened and eventually will start falling off which ofcourse makes you do some circus feats in crowd!",2
"best on the market!

I've tried out a lot of Bluetooth headsets from a variety of manufacturers, and this one takes the cake. I had such horrific experiences with other headsets like Blueant and Cardo that I was convinced I would never be able to replace the pink H500 that I lost. I came across this LG headset and it was just as affordable and nice as my lost pink H500. No static, the talk time is long enough, and the sound quality is great. I got an echo a few times, but this one outperformed the other headsets I've used in the past. I use the black one, but it would be nice to have more color options (to match my pink Razr). Great headset!",4
"Echo issue

It's been only 2 days since I bought this headset from Amazon. I hear people complaining to me that they hear echo (of their own voice), when they talk to me. But I don't have any trouble hearing anybody else's voice using this headset.Another issue is this headset is causing pain in my ears. Feels like the earpiece is slightly bigger, which is causing the pain.",2
"My first LG headset and it's a winner

I broke down and bought a Chocolate so I figured why not get a LG headset to go with it. I usually don't spend this much on headsets (i've gone through a ton of them) but I got a good deal on the phone so I figured , why not?We'll I'm super-happy that I did. This is by far the best of the bunch. No setup issues, awesome range and exceptional battery life. Comfort wise this ranks up there with the Logitech. One thing I've always learned, adjust the volume on your phone to avoid feedback, echos. It takes a while but it's a must when tweaking the sound.",4
"echo

This thing is pretty but it echo's horribly and makes the callers who i talk with annoyed because it keeps making their voice echo: especially at higher volume levels. Bad design needs noise canceling technology or a microphone. Do not buy: get a Samsung or Motorola headset instead. You will be happier...",0
"Sound Quality Depends on the Cell Phone

I rarely leave reviews but am compelled to point out why there are often such divergent views on the sound quality of many of the bluetooth headsets reviewed on Amazon. The cellphone itself is usually a part of the problem. Sure, bluetooth is a set transmission standard with respect to the carrier signal, but the digital sound signal over that carrier is often garbled or distorted by cheap components used in a particular cell phone (usually over a year old). I work in the cell phone industry and have tried dozens of headsets. Even the more expensive ones will sound bad if paired with a particular phone. It would be helpful for the reviewers to leave their respective equipment list (cell phone model) so others could see what phone it was paired with. Alternatively, if your phone is newer or has the bluetooth 2.0 protocol then you can probably rest easy that most headsets will sound good. By the way I got this one for my kids as it was cheap at BestBuy before Christmas ($29). Works just fine with the new Nokia 6133 for T-Mobile. Regards",2
"If you like a floppy headset that people can't hear you on, this is it!!

I got this for Cyber Monday for $20 too. I thought I couldn't go wrong for $20. Well, I was wrong--it was twenty dollars completely wasted. I'd feel bad giving this POS away... I could not get the thing to stay put, the boom mike is so bottom-heavy that it won't stay close to my cheek even sitting still! And it pokes out about 3 feet to the side of my head (it seems like it anyway) if I am moving around at all! Almost like it was DESIGNED to get as far away from my voice as possible. But even holding the stupid thing with my hand did not help the sound quality. I got constant complaints that I could not be heard very well.There are only a couple things saving this from a 1 star rating. First, I did only pay $20 for it. Second, it's a decent quality, just piss-poor design. And three, I liked that when I clicked the button (not due to incoming call), it automatically launched the voice dial menu, so I could really make a call without ever touching my cell phone. I guess that is one of the perks of having the same mfr for both headset and phone. But it fails miserably at it's primary design goal, so I heartily recommend staying away from this product.",1
"Looks Great, Feels weird and sounds ECHO-IE!

When I recieved the headset it looked sooo cool but when I tried it on, it looks funny, didn't fit well on my ear and my friends said there was a HUGE echo. SO I returned it and got the Samsung WEP200 for $20 bucks on EBAY when a friend of mine paid $75 for it at the store.",2
"MM

I am not one who usually takes time to write a review, but feel compelled to do so in this case. I am actually returning to Amazon to buy my father a Plantronics Voyager 510 headset for Christmas. Before buying my own Voyager 510, I purchased the LG HBM-300 from a local retailer. Before purchasing, however, I checked the Amazon review. At that time, there was only one--very favorable--review, and I purchased on that basis. BIG MISTAKE. The echo and static were intolerable. Additionally, the headset was VERY uncomfortable. I almost gave up on Bluetooth based on that very negative experience. Fortunately, I talked to an associate who used the Voyager and read some of the HUNDREDS of favorable reviews on Amazon. On that basis, I purchased a Voyager 510 about 4 months ago and have been as pleased with it as I was dissatisfied with the LG. By the way, I bought the LG because I had an LG phone (VX 8300). I had heard that it was best to match manufacturers to maximize performance. That was definitely not true in my case. My advice: buy the Voyager.",0
"Best bluetooth for LG phones

I am extremely pleased with this bluetooth and had no problems with echo or feedback - at least with my LG phone. The white model is really nice looking and very ergonomic, comfortable to my ears.",4
"A Torture to Use and Wear

Let me preface this review by saying I almost never leave a bad review on a product. I prefer to leave positive reviews about products that really work and offer true value. That said, this my first negative Amazon review. In fact this is the only product that I ever returned to Amazon in the 10 plus years I have made purchases from this site. This is my second bluetooth headset and it's really terrible. It was on sale for $20 and now I can see why. I bought the LG as a replacement for a Logitech headset that I managed to lose. The Logitech was a great unit. The sound quality on this unit was fair. Several of the people I called with it said it sounded worse than my old Logitech. Sound quality aside, this unit is VERY uncomfortable to wear. It has an a plastic ear bud that fits inside the ear and a over-the-ear clip which holds the headset in place. Oddly enough the earbud is made out of hard plastic (no skin friendly silicone) and doesn't come with a soft foam cover. I found the inside the ear piece immediately uncomfortable and couldn't wear the headset for more than 20 minutes at a time. However what made this device unusable was the fact that the call button is located on the side of the headset. When you press the call button you are actually forcing the earbud deeper into your ear. Making and ending calls was torture with this headset. I suppose you could take the headset off to press the button, but this really defeats the whole purpose of wearing one in the first place. I don't think I have small ears as I am over 6 feet tall. I cannot imagine a more uncomfortable fitting headset. After 1 day of use I am sending this back to Amazon.",0
"Motorola RAZR V3 Phone

What a terrific phone Motorola developed!!!! Its heads and shoulders above NOK, Samsung, sony/ericy etc. I really like my T-Mobile service, however, the only downside is the price for the phone. My wife was able to get one much cheaper through a different service we both do not like as much as T-mobile. Take amazons offer and you will be happy with this phone, or wait and see if it will be free a little later, which is what im doing since i have the service already......UPDATE---After using the phone for several months now there is some good and bad. The good is the size which makes it easy just to put in my pocket no more hangning it on my side. I like the big screen, the golf game is fun and the background screen feature is great to display family members. There are plenty of different ring tones and is nice to be able to place different rings to different callers, also, the ringer is good and loud and with vibrate and it in my pocket i dont miss a call. The camera is good quality and i can take descent pictures in low light unlike my previous nokia.Negatives--If there is any noise or wind at all other than typical sound in a room its very very hard to hear and difficult to place the phone in the ""sweet"" spot to hear the call. If its sunny forget about seeing the screen unless ya find shade. My ring settings keep getting changed as i go to open the phone and hit the buttons on the side of the phone changing ring setting, frustrating....Even with the negatives i would buy again or get it for free is better due to the slim design and ease of putting in the pocket thats a big positive to me and the large screen is nice when i can see it.",4
"Good phone, good service

Guys who were bashing T-Mobile are probably under ""commercial influence"". Verizon is not much better provider, so its coverage in corn fields of Illionois is better I must admit. In all other respects T-Mobile is doing what it promises. It's affordable, GSM (which is a huge plus if you're a frequent traveller), good customer support etc. Besides, T-Mobile is using Cingular/AT&T; network in most western states. So those who said that Cingular has better coverage were not correct. There's only problem with 1800 GSM is that uses too short wave length which has less building penetratino power than CDMA phones. Let's say big thank you to US government for that.And the person who said that he knows internal of that phone... Hm... even if he's working in Motorola, he's a hypocrat because design of this phone was done by an OEM partner of Motorola. Few engineers there really know how it works. :)",3
"Don't buy this item

When I purchased this phone I was looking for something durable and small. What I got was the worst phone I have ever had. I have had phones back to 1993 when I had my bag phone. The keys are really tough to use because they are all flat. Reception is not good and the worst of all for me, it is the slowest thing I have ever seen. If you text people, don't buy this phone. I tested it against someone the other day. It took me just as long to get to the screed just to write a text message as my friend took to get to the text screen and send it. It's rediculous! I've had this for 4 months on a two year contract and I'm going to bite the bullet and buy another phone at a rediculous price.",0
"Great cell phone for people who want to make phone calls

I purchased my RAZR v3 in August 2005 with T-Mobile service just after its release. The RAZR was a replacement for my Samsung N400 from Sprint. My Sprint service was poor and having recently moved, I couldn't get reception inside my home. When purchasing the RAZR I wanted a phone that provided good reception, was small enough to fit in my pocket, allowed multiple phone numbers per contact, and had an easy menu. The RAZR excels on all four.Reception is great. Never dropped a call. Sound quality is good; volume has always been great. Built-in speaker phone works fairly well when I set the phone in my lap while driving although the caller at the other end sometimes says it sounds like I'm in a tunnel.The menu is fairly easy to use and very intuitive. My last phone was a couple of years old and I had no trouble adjusting to the RAZR.No defects with my phone and the T-Mobile customer support quickly and easily answered a few operations (how-to) questions the first month I had the phone.No problem with attracting dust but the display tends to collect oils from my face . . . the phone touches my cheek so it will pick up oils and make up.Size of the phone is fine and I easily adjusted to holding this ""playing card"" sized phone. It is comfortable and easy to hold. It does not work well sandwiched between my ear and shoulder because it's too small for that. Go into hands-free mode if you need to use your hands for something else.I never experienced a two-second delay when pressing buttons.A coworker has the same phone and we've both dropped our phones several times without any problem. The battery cover sometimes popped off and was easily replaced.Several reviewers complained about defective phones and being charged ""outrageous"" $11 shipping fees for replacement phones. Any manufacturer will have some defective phones so this should come as no surprise. Just make sure to buy from a dealer that provides excellent customer service. As for the $11 fee, that's pretty reasonable to get the phone shipped overnight. Did their warranty promise free replacement via mail including shipping?Have you ever noticed people in public who appear totally engrossed with their cell phones? They stare endlessly at their phone pushing buttons and doing god knows what. If you care more about the FUNCTIONALITY of a cell phone instead of BELLS and WHISTLES, this is a great cell phone. Don't listen to the naysayers.If you're searching for a cell phone that works great as a cell phone this phone is wonderful. If you want bluetooth, this phone has it. If you want a camera, this one comes with 640x480 resolution. 640x480 is great for the web but not very good for printing. If you want higher resolution, get a real camera with a mechanical zoon. This is a telephone, not a high-resolution 5-megapixel digital camera. T-Mobile makes it easy to e-mail pictures to yourself. I bet the bluetooth would let you transfer them too, though I haven't tried. If you want voice dialing, this one has it. If you are a nitpick that must have some special feature XYZ, skip to the next review because I just wanted a cell phone that made telephone calls; life's too short to waste my time playing games or listening to MP3s on my cell phone or endlessly reorganizing my phone lists. This is a great product for people who want an ultra-sleek phone that does a great job making phone calls. All the other stuff is just gravy.",4
"Breaks easily!

I paid a fortune for the special edition magenta phone, but it's hot pink. The volume was low, I thought it was just me, but I couldn't always hear other people. Not too bad though, just low. The screen was always getting dirty, makeup, but I have not had that problem with other phones, had to wipe screen all the time. I found the phone too light to hold on shoulder while doing other things and talking. It is a great looking phone and has some nice features but it broke easy! I admit I dropped it twice. It broke yesterday and now I have a 250.00 phone I can't use. They won't replace, obviously, and can't fix it. I think the flip phones, especially the thin ones, are very delicate.If you take care and don't drop it and don't mind not hearing other people now and then it is a nice phone.",2
"The Razor Does'nt Cut It

I am a busines person and my needs for a cell phone are probally different than some of the consumers here. I disagree with the person who says ignore the naysayers.I bought my Razor Phone in March of 2006 and I have had to return the phone twice. Both times Cingular gave me a new phone. I am now having the same problems with this new phone, the error message battery unable to charge keeps coming on making the phone inoperable. Yet the battery is fully charged.Also the screen of the phone is the worst I've ever had for attracting lint and I have to use a spray to twice a week, Cingular is aware of this problem by the way.And the phone is difficult to hear other people on.This is might be good phone for the average consumer who feels a cool looking phone adds to their image but if you are in business like me I would never own a Razor.",0
"Great phone for both form and function!

This is the best cellphone I have owned to date and I've owned a lot of them. The RAZR does everything I want it to do yet the form factor is so thin and it looks so beautiful that I can hardly imagine it actually being any better.It performs very well and I have zero complaints with it. Voice quality both in my ear and to the person I'm talking to seems clear and not distorted. Reception seems good as well. Sure, voice quality and reception could always be improved with any cellphone, that's a given. But the RAZR exhibits no worse performance than any other cellphone I've owned/tried yet it excels over others in its design. It has such a small and thin footprint when closed, yet when flipped open it is comfortable to use, even for a long conversation. The fact that it supports a wireless Bluetooth headset is an added plus. You can put the phone in a pocket or purse and talk totally hands free with a Bluetooth headset! The RAZR also supports a wired headset and in fact comes with one free in the package. It also has a built-in speakerphone, which works, but is best used in a quiet environment (speakerphone doesn't work very well outdoors or in the car with the windows down).In all, for the price, especially with rebates, the Motorola RAZR seems like a great deal. Here is an example where the cool design and form factor doesn't hamper the performance.",4
"Love at first sight

As a customer in Spain with a lot of Vodaphone ""points"" chalked up, I could get this phone for only 30 Euros. For me, getting a phone is a serious business, so why not get the one you love, instead of having to take whatever you can get? I still love it after ten weeks, carried it to Israel, Jordan, England and France and it never fails. People hear me well, I hear them perfectly, the battery lasts for several days, the phone is tougher than old boot straps, and I only have two gripes. First of all, style triumps over substance; I find the keys all squished together instead of separated. Admittedly this is true of most phones, but makes it impossible for my semi-blind wife to use. Secondly, it does not use the Symbian operating system, so there is no program available for blind people. Well, my wife used a Symbian-based NOKIA for a few days, which was heavier than the Encyclopedia Britannica, and the blind-persons program was not very practical. Motorola, nice job up to a point, but instead of marketing pink'uns, make a phone as beautiful as this, but try to improve some of the facets some people have mentioned, the OS, the camera, and so forth.",3
"Motorola RAZOR V3 & T-Mobile is a combo that rocks

The Motorola RAZOR is, by far, the best cellular phone that I have ever owned. This is the 4th celluar phone, i.e. Nokia and other Motos, that I've owned. The RAZOR has an awesome combo of features, i.e. bluetooth, camera, USB, etc. Yet it remains a solid phone. I looked at several that do more, but bottom line they make poor phones, i.e. too bulky, too complicated.T-Mobile has very good service all-around. I have had service with both Cingular and Verizon. The RAZOR and the lower cost of T-mobile's service are the reasons that I switched from Verizon, which I admit was excellent. T-Mobile's friendly and helpful customer service transfered my existing number without any problems. I have found that T-mobile has pretty good coverage in the Baltimore-Washington area.",4
"Great phone

This is a great phone. I've had it for a little over a week now, and I love it. The only reason it gets four instead of five stars is the lack of a memory card slot. On the other hand, I have pics and voice tags for nearly every entry in my phonebook, and only 10% of the memory is being used.",3
"Great Phone

It seems that people now in days are looking for perfect things,there has never been a phone to fit in a perfect category and people dont look at the good things in the v3 but instead focus on little things that arent noticable.. others argue t-mobile received this phone too late bute its not like the phone was ""played out"" not many people actually have it and it still is very appeling anyway on to the review, ive had my v3 two weeks now got a good deal in [...], the phone is deffenetly a head turner maybe about 10 times ive heard some one say or mention to someone ""look he has a razr"" so the phone is pretty much wanted. it preforms well good sound, speaker phone is great, camera not top notch but does its job well, screen is gorgeous and the key pad is very futuristic. My only minor complain is that the OS in the phone is too similar too previous moto models i wish motorola would have at least created a custom one for this model but it does it job. the phone doesnt seem too sturdy but i dropped it once and only a small scratch appeared i thought the top part would break but its pretty srong, too finish off this phone is great for people that like stylish itemsand feeling cool having something wanted... i highly recomend this phone its defenetly worth buying, probably the best phone ive owened five stars would have been in the review if motorola would have included mega pixel camera and a better OS",3
"I HATE this phone

I've owned maybe 20 cell phones over the past 15 years.The GOOD news about the RAZR?- It's small and light and you barely feel it in your pocket.The BAD news about the RAZR.- EVERYTHING else. Scrolling, sound quality, visability, ease of use. It's just a piece of junk.",1
"Just a look-good feel-good phone.

A year of contract is over, time to get a new phone. (Hey, your monthly fee of the first year is subsidizing your phone cost. Why isn't it getting any lower after 1st year?) Finally T-Mobile comes out with Razr, and Amazon offers it free after rebate finally. Cool phone for free! Sounds like a good deal right? Keep on reading.Amazon item description suggests that this phone comes with email client. Yes, it comes with email client, but T-Mobile intentionally crippled it so you have to use far inferior ""Get More"" WAP mail from T-Mobile. What I don't understand is that a customer has to pay for GPRS anyways, why bother crippling email client?Phone OS is weird. Phonebook is not easy to use, comparing to Symbian. However, Razr responses better than Symbian phones I have used. Bluetooth transfer between Razr & Powerbook is slower than Nokia 3650 & Powerbook.This phone is a quad-band, so you know if you ever travel around the world, there must be some provider able to give you the phone service. But if you only stays in the U.S., it only uses 2 bands.However, I would have to say that this phone is way overrated, at least for the U.S.-TMo version. I would cry in vain had I paid for this phone.The phone construction is not considered good for its class. You can feel that it is constructed from cheap materials and made it look like something expensive. Battery door is hard to put in place, even harder to make it align with the phone . All ""smart"" buttons are flimsy. A630's is even better than this. Sometimes, the main screen touches the keypad, so you get annoying marks on the screen. Oh, and keypads are flimsy too.What else?The carrier is too cheap to give you necessary accessories! In full, non-crippled package, you get all of them. Well, since the phone is free, I won't complain too much. However, T-Mobile omitted the 90 degree USB adaptor. If you are holding the phone & charging the phone at the same time without 90 degree USB adaptor, you'll find it hard and uncomfortable to do so. It's just a sub-dollar part, and T-Mobile is too cheap to give it away for free.Camera quality is so-so, I didn't expect much from it anyway. Screen quality is pretty good, but it sucks that when the backlight is off, you can't see ANYthing on the screen unless you're outdoor or look really hard at it.Form factor of the phone is good. It's small & compact. It has external antenna connector that can be helpful if you have to use the phone in a spotty area. I guess these are only good things for this little crippled phone from T-mobile.Conclusion :This is just a look-good, feel-good phone. Don't let the cosmetic fools you. It's not as good as it seems. You may have bragging rights & all coolness factor using this phone, but this phone is way overrated comparing all the crucial factors of the phone.If you want a cool phone, go ahead. You can't go wrong here. But if you are looking for a practical & reliable phone, look elsewhere.I have never used Motorola GSM phones for years. (And last time I used, it sucked big time.) I decided to give it a try again this year, but I think Motorola has dropped the ball on GSM phones. There are many excellent GSM phones in the market, but T-Mobile doesn't bother selling it. (Or selling without crippling it first, for that matter.)Oh.. I missed StarTac.",0
"Good but has an annoying problem for me

Got this phone about 2 months ago. It has recently started emitting a quiet high pitched whine where you normally have your ear when making calls when the phone is open (and the screen on) as well as a low buzzing noise from the area where you speak into the phone. I had heard about this problem before and I'm not sure if motorola will fix this but I will try to send it in soon. The phone itself works great and the noises are annoying but everything still functions perfectly.",2
"So far, So good

I bought this phone four days ago without having done much research (my old one crapped out and I was desperate), so I'm surprised to see how many negative reviews its gotten. (I got mine with Cingular service, which is fine in my area, so a lot of the T Mobile criticisms don't apply in my case) That being said, I'm very happy with it, but agree with a few of the negatives. Namely:It does smudge easily on the screen and exteriorThe exterior keys do leave it susceptible to changing ringing volume and sequence by accidentThe instruction manual SUCKSThe use of the features and setup are not at all intuitive - I've had to go through my address book and change settings on each entry a few times now before getting it rightThe volume through the earpiece is not loud enough - not terrible, but you do have to turn it all the way up.A few important points though, that have been incorrectly made on other reviews:You CAN save multiple numbers under one name, BUT - you can only do that if you are saving your address book in the phone itself, and NOT on the SIM card. The SIM card will only save a name and phone number, no other details. Also, if you want to back up your phone address book to the SIM card, you're going to be constantly looking at multiple records of the same entries on your address listing - one for every occurrence on the phone memory, and another for the SIM entry. Some phones, but not this one, allow you to view either phone entries or SIM card entries.You can also do one-key dialing for 10 numbers - but nowhere does the manual tell you that they have to be numbered 1001-1009, which they do.And, voice tags for dialing bring up the phone number when you hit the voice button and say the name - but nowhere does the manual tell you that if you wait a few seconds the phone automatically dials the number.Finally, the battery probably does deplete faster because of all the high tech visuals and features - so plug the thing in at night, what's the big deal?Bottom line, I am happy with the phone, but am also glad I took the insurance plan that extends the warranty and covers just about anything else that can go wrong. Jury's out on whether I'd give it a strong recommend to a friend.",3
"For me, flaws were bigger than its beauty

Yes, this phone is beautiful. It will impress all of your friends. It has some wonderful features mentioned by other reviewers. But three things led to my decision to trade it in for a Nokia.1. Remember how old ""cordless phones"" used to buzz? Well, this phone buzzed. I have seen that other Razr users have stated the same thing.2. This phone is so thin that for me, it was just too thin. I like to hold my phone and dial all in one hand (just like most people do). This was not easy to do or comfortable with the large flat design of the phone.3. Finally, there is no external antenna. It is actually in the bottom of the phone, so I am told. For me, living in a more rural area, this cut down on reception greatly.",2
"DUST under the screen!

OK, if you keep this phone in your pocket, you WILL get lint and dust UNDER the screen. And there's NO WAY to clean it out.I've had my phone for 5 weeks and I started noticing dust on the screen that I couldn't clean off. That's when I noticed that the dust was under the screen, not on it. So I took it to a Cingular store and they said, ""Oh, well just thump the screen until the dust falls to the bottom."" Um... what? And then they said, ""Or, just don't carry it in your pocket.""That was it. That's their answer to this problem. Thump the screen. (it doesn't work, btw. the static on the inside of the screen holds the dust like a magnet.)Oh, and if you google ""Dust inside razor phone screen,"" you'll see that lots and lots and lots of people have this problem.Oh yeah, one more thing, Motorola will NOT fix the phone for you. Neither will Cingular. Even if you have insurance. They say it's your problem, not a phone problem.",1
"Total Disappointment--Watch Out for Motorola Speaker/Mic Issues

In short, this phone has been a total disappointment. Watch out for Motorola phones--I bought it and immediately noticed a humming/frequency feedback which was earpiercing, coupled with a fading in and out of both the earphone speaker and the microphone (so that people I called perceived me to be in an area where I wasn't getting cell service). At first, I thought this was a network issue. Then, after 17 days of owning this phone, I realized something was up with the mic/speaker and called T-Mobile ""customer service."" The best they could do for me, because I was technically outside the ""14 day return period"" was to send me a replacement phone (typically refurbished, though they apparently have no way of telling). Replacement #1's key pad was peeling apart immediately, so I called and requested a second replacement. Replacement #2 had the same issue as my first phone, only the feedback noise was worse!As of today, the best customer service can do for me is to continue sending me replacement refurbished phones until I get one that works. Personally, I'm convinced I'm never going to drop any amount of cash on a Motorola phone again. And as for T-Mobile, well, problem solving and customer service is really not their specialty.Don't waste your money, and don't waste your time.",0
"Pleasantly suprised.

I've heard from a few people that this phone is very prone to breaking, but I find it to be quite sturdy. It's a very handy little phone with a lot of luxuries my old Samsung didn't have. It gets great reception pretty much anywhere, which I know I've had trouble with in the past. It's very easy to use, I had it figured out in a couple minutes.If you still have reservations go down to a t-mobile store and try one out, I think you'll be pleasantly suprised.",4
"One real crappy phone except for the looks.

Hi,I recently bought 2 of these phones from the Amazon store. I previously used to own a Nokia 6600 and used to curse it for it slow response and big size. But I never had a problem with the text messaging or dialing or receiving calls.When I first got this phone I found that the reception is bad compared to a Nokia. I cannot make calls at certain places. The call log shows as Failed. Surely if you are in a life and death situation and try to call from this phone, I assure you that it will surely let you down. The navigation is crappy.The camera captures coarse pictures. The battery runs down quickly. Out of 10 calls, 6-7 calls wont even ring on your phone. I never faced this problem with a Nokia. The NOKIA phone was so user friendly and recpetion was excellent. I had absolutely no problems with t-mobile service using this NOKIA phone.The only pros that I find on this phone is: The slim looks, large screen, nice key pad.The cons:1) Bad speaker phone - you cant even hear the other person talk...it would be like murmur. So you would have to say more of ""WHAT?"",""SAY THAT AGAIN"", ""I CANT HEAR YOU"", ""WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?""2) Humming noise in the hearing speaker even when not on a call.3) Bad reception4) Vibration mode is horrible. It can be in your pocket and you wont even feel the vibration.5) I use lot of text messaging. When my inbox was filled with JUST 10 message I get this ridiculous message ""Phone low on memory""6) The battery would die down without any alert, so if you set up your early morning alarm and your battery were to be kind of low...then forget the wakeup ring...I have 2 phones and so its not that I experienced this with one phone. But instead with both the MOTOROLA RAZR phones. I had a samsung phone before..and its LCD screen went blank exactly one month after its warranty expired. So they are also of no use.Buy this phone only if you want to sacrifice your calls but would like to show off with this slim phone.Happy buying.",1
"Good phone, but not without its flaws

I'll start with the bad first, given the amount of interest this phone has generated.1) The Phonebook application is a little...wonky. Some people have said you can't add more than one piece of contact info per contact, which is NOT true. You can, but its nearly hidden underneath the ""MORE"" function while editing the contact. However, its not convenient and you cannot add additional e-mail addresses or phone numbers to your contacts using the Phone Tools app...which is annoying, since T-Mobile charges $30-40 for the hardware/software bundle.1a) It also takes forever to scroll through your Phonebook contacts. I thought it MIGHT be caused by having some SIM contacts, so I transfered all of them to phone memory. No dice. The scroll speed is untenable. Even my wife's Moto V330 is quicker. What gives? I had to create a voice prompt for almost every contact in my list.2) Even at full blast, the volume just isn't loud enough. Plus, the ""audio sweet spot"" on the speaker is hard to keep next to your ear. If you are planning to get a Bluetooth headset and use that exclusively, this shouldn't keep you from getting the phone.3) Compared to a Samsung V205, a Sony Ericsson P910i and Motorola's own V330, the RAZR gets poorer reception. The previous phones mentioned all get four bars at my house. The RAZR gets 2. This even after calling T-Mobile tech support for help. Their advice? ""Keep turning the phone on and off and it will hopefully find another tower.""4) T-Mobile offers NO games for this phone yet. Given how high profile this form factor has become, I find this level of support to be somewhat poor. I know - you don't buy a phone for its games. But just to show how lacking T-Mobile's support is...the RAZR includes a demo for BeJeweled. After the (very) short demo is over, it asks if you want to buy it. Clicking the link brings you to a webpage that says ""Sorry, we don't offer games for your phone yet"". My wife's V330 has a similar issue. She's had it for over 4 months and T-Mobile STILL offers no games for the phone. Again, I know you shouldn't buy a phone based on the number of games offered for it, but its still a feature, something to whittle away the time while waiting at the DMV. Poor show here, T-Mo.5) Camera phone still only 640x480. Decent pics at that resolution, but given that there are cheaper phones on the market (I didn't get this phone for free) with higher pixel values, this is a moderate oversight on Moto's part6) Phone response is fairly poor as well. Example - going through my contacts by pressing keys (going from Q to R to S)...so very slow. You think the phone hasn't responded so you mash the button again, at which point it responds to TWO button presses and you have to start all over again.7) The Phone Tools application is a little user unfriendly and totally geared to people who mess around with Outlook CSVs on a daily basis. I've managed to get it to work, but not without some work.Alright, so now for the good.1) This phone is a veritable conversation piece. Oohs and ahhs all around...if you care about that sort of thing. I usually don't. I just want a functional phone that gets good battery life, gets a decent signal and can withstand a beating (I'm a klutz). But if you do care about the conversation-worthyness of your cell phone, this one has it in spades.2) Great battery power. I've had it on for 5 days at moderate usage and I've still got 2 bars left.3) This is a sturdy phone. My kid has already dropped it on cement twice and I've seen NO scratches at all. Maybe I'm lucky, as another reviewer mentioned that poor build quality on his piece. I've not had any issues. The phone is rock solid.4) The usual amount of ringtones and wallpapers....all of which are amazingly expensive. Why does it cost 2 bucks for a hi-fi ringtone lasting 20 seconds when I can buy the song at iTunes for a dollar?5) The PhoneTools software allows you to create your OWN ringtones. I haven't played around with the software yet, so I'm going to guess that your abilities to import MP3s or CD-audio will be truncated to some degree, if only to keep the coffers at T-Mo overflowing.6) Excellent Bluetooth performance. Haven't had the opportunity to test file transfers and such, but the RAZR's connection to my Moto BT headset is great. Doesn't matter which side of my body they are situated. Decent sound quality even at 20 feet of unobstructed space.7) Did I mention this phone is attractve?8) Ringtones can get quite loud, even without degrading ringtone sound quality. I wish the speaker was this loud.This phone has some serious shortcomings - most important among them is the poor performance of the Phonebook app, poor signal quality and low speaker volume. Ordinarily, I'd be bringing the phone back, like, tomorrow. But the design of the phone and its excellent BT performance makes me want to hang onto it.Hopefully, Moto learns from their mistakes and releases a RAZR V4 with better earpiece volume and snappier response times.",2
"It's not all that great...

I've had this phone for about 5 months now and I'm not very impressed. I'm an older reviewer, do high tech things such as computer programming, like gadgets, background in electronics, but for my phone I want a ""workhorse.""I don't want a game. I don't want a camera. I only need one ring tone (different than everyone else).So why did I get this phone? Because the reviews indicated that this was the best sounding cell phone on the market. Best sounding on both ends. It does do that but there is a price you pay.The problem with the phone is probably the very reason you want to buy one... It's like holding a credit card up to your ear. It's not comfortable. Imaging taking a playing card and placing the edge so it will go right across the hole in the side of your head. Well that's how you do it.You are ""holding"" this very thin thing like you would hold a playing card in one hand. A case helps a little but it still is uncomfortable to hold in your hands. You can completely forget putting this phone on your shoulder and using both hands to quickly do something else. Try to hold a playing card between your ear and your shoulder for more than a few seconds.I don't think uncomfortable is really the word... maybe, unnatural.I've tried all the Bluetooth Jabra's out there including the speaker phone. The BT800 works the best since the people I call don't like the sound of the other ones. Bluetooth really isn't up to speed yet. It takes a while to sync and with the V3 that means going through a handful of unnecessary menu items. For it to be a viable technology, you should be able to sync it without taking your eyes off the road. Also (probably Jabra's shortcomings) if you have the headphone on the right ear, you better not put your phone in your left pocket or there will be dropouts. It's strange because you can set it across the room from you and things will work just fine. Doesn't like going through your body.Clearly the way this product was proposed was to make a phone that looked really cool. Then have engineering do the absolute best to pack as many features into the phone and make sure the basics were right... good sound on both sides, loud ring, good vibrate, screen easy to read. They did all that. Then end result was a phone that looks really cool.As a ""bi-product"" of this design (that could be practical and useful) is that you may behave different with this phone than others. For instance, I don't have a case or body glove on it because I stick it in my front pocket. If it had a case it would be harder to put in my front pocket. You completely forget it's there. It's like another set of keys or change in your pocket. If you are walking across carpet or outside on the grass, you have absolutely no concern about dropping it. It is so light there is no way it can be damaged in those conditions. However, on concrete or a hard floor, I suspect that dropping it on the edge would damage it pretty bad.I did look at the repair manual and the problem is that it only has about four or five replaceable parts. IOW, although tiny, they are complete assemblies. This is the only phone that Motorola makes where they require the technician to go to their school before working on the phone under warranty. I'm certain each assembly/part is expensive. I don't really hate this phone but I'll probably sell it within the next year. You keep thinking that you are going to find something that you really like about this phone and it just never happens.This phone is best for a kid that thinks the ""look"" is cool. It probably would be good for the guy or girl on the go that needs to impress others (yeah there are legitimate reasons for impressing others). But if you use a phone like a ""tool"" and you use it to be productive, I don't think this is the one to get.===========--> I came back to add more info for you after 9 months of use. One reviewer calls positioning the phone near the ear for the best possible position as the ""sweet spot."" That is a perfect term. The point is that the sweet-spot isn't that large... a fraction of an inch up, down, forward, back, might cut the volume down considerably. So you may find conflicting opinions about the volume produced by this phone. In the perfect position the volume of this phone is just fine. You will not have to strain to hear. However you will find that if you are walking or moving while talking to someone on this phone you devoting a constant effort to keep this in the perfect sweet-spot position. Also, besides the up, down, forward, back, you will also find changing the angle inward and outward will also make a volume difference.While on this volume issue, the person on the other end doesn't have a problem hearing you at all ""unless"" you move it from your mouth. The sweet-spot for the microphone isn't near as critical but once you get past that position, apparently it drops out significantly. They won't say ""you faded out"" as to them you 'dropped out.'The talk ""time"" is overrated. The standby time is correct. I've had no problem with the range. I believe the ""meter"" show less strength than what you are actually receiving as there has very few times of drop outs. I'm using T-Mobile, which around here, usually is not that strong but works just fine for me in most areas of the city/state. In addition to T-Mobile verses others... after a year T-Mobile unlocks the phone for you which might save a few bucks paying for it to be done on eBay (you can not unlock with just a simple code).There are tons too many features to list so I'll just list a few to give you the idea of the capability. You can record your conversation on both ends which includes the legal beep so the other party will know they are being recorded. I use this for recording my customers that give me directions to their location. Next time you are with a friend, take a snapshot of them and you can easily place it in your phone book. Not only does the photo show up on the big screen inside, a smaller one shows up on the exterior screen when it is folded closed. There are buttons on the edge of the phone that do different things. Depending if closed or open they do different things... such as change the ring to a vibrate, to a silence, and even a button to ""repeat"" the last action that you performed. It is easy to get use to this and do it while in your pocket without looking.Since there is a lot of confusing about the phone book, I'll add to the confusion. Yeah, you can put in ""Bill Smith"" one time, and include all his phone numbers in one setting, i.e., home, work, cell, fax, etc. There is a ""small"" icon to the right of his name indicating which type of phone number you can select. You can also sub-divide further by ""personal, business, etc."" The entry of the numbers is not that intuitive and the manual should be read and followed ""step by step"" (not quick overview) the first time. I still don't go by the icons since they are small and hard to quickly select while driving... I still enter each name separately such as, ""Bill Smith - Home"" and ""Bill Smith - Cell."" The other division of personal, business, is somewhat useless unless you initially setup your day for a business only directory, since it is hard to do while driving or on the fly.Since I last posted, I had my phone replaced. The numbers quit lighting up in the dark. It senses if dark or light to save energy and turns on the keyboard lights in the dark. I still stand behind everything I said earlier and my opinions haven't changed. But I will add that playing the golf game included by T-Mobile while waiting in the doctor's office makes one like this phone a little better. The BT800 headset is still the best way to go even after the newer Jabra models have came out. I'm still selling in on eBay when my contract is up with T-Mobile and it is unlocked.",2
"Good but not as expected

Hi,I am using this phone for last one week. I was very impressed the list of features, but was disappointed to find out many of them are not implemented well.Bluetooth -Cons -You have to dig deep into menu to turn on the bluetooth and once you enable blue tooth there is no way you can take your calls on the phone. In my prev sony T610 I use to get option and I caould even transfer to phone from bluetooth and to phone with just 2 clicks.pros - Blue tooth works fine.Camera - This camera is worst than my T610 which I regarded as marginal. Razr camera is use less as it is very sensitive to light and it does not takes acceptable pics in any light settings. Camera is useless.Menu - Menu is not very intutive but once you know it is good. You have to spend fair amound of time to learn.Search - I use to hate my T610 for it's search and I got the same here. You can search by only first word of name and then you have scroll down unlike other phone where you can type in multiple chars to narrow the search.Phone Book - You cannot enter multiple phone numbers for single contact. You have to create multiple entries for the same person. Due to this you have to record different voice commads for each number of same person unlike T610 where I record only one for each person and then just say Cell/Work/Home appropriately.Looks - I like the looks and screen is excelent.Ring Tone - Best part is that you can use MP3 files as ring tones.Last but not least - Limited memory no expansion slotConclusion - Don't pay for this phone. If you get it free then you can live with it. Not recomended for people using this phone to do business, for pleasure and style it's good.Hope you all find this review helpfull",2
"Excellent formfactor, has quality issues and crippled features

If style and the size and design of the phone is your primaryconsideration, you will love this phone. If you are techie whowants it to do everything, you will not.The Good:- Super thin and light weight. Can be easily caried aroundin the font pants pocket.- Large LCD screen (176x220 pixels)- Really cool looking keyboard. Feels good too.- AOL IM Client is a great way to keep in touchwith colleages at the office when I'm away.- video recording works on T-Mobile's version. I hear itis disabled in some other carriers.- Bluetooth (BT) works flawlessly. Was able to pull emailfrom my laptop and PDA through the BT dialup networking,and send some pics to use as wallpaper from my PC to thephone using BT file transfer. Also: Discovery by otherdevices can only be enabled for 60 seconds at a time. Ilike this feature since it may be more secure that way.Now, the bad:- the earpiece volume is weak. Even at the highest settingsI had difficulty hearing the other party while driving.It is fine in normal environments.- If you want to use the email client program on the phone,forget it. T-Mobile has crippled it. You have to use theirweb browser interface which is painfully slow and awkward.- There is buzzing/static on incoming calls. I exchanged itfor another one, and it had the same problem. A littletroubleshooting and I discovered it being caused by thebluetooth radio. Turning it off solves the problem. Soplan on having to turn bluetooth off when not using it.- TMobile doesn't offer any java games or apps for thismodel of phone, even though it is capable. You will haveto go to 3rd party sites to find java apps(ie games) forthis phone.Overall, I like this phone and plan to keep it. The size is themost important feature to me, and I'll tolerate some shortcomingsin exchange for portability.",2
"More about Looks than Substance

I wouldn't say this phone is a bad investment - my old cellphone was the C332 from the same maker and the RAZR is definitely several steps up. In general, this is what you should know on the basic level of the V3:1. Camera can be good if you set it up every time you use it. The default camera setting takes light in at bad angles and makes the picture look really strange. I've setup the camera to underexpose by -1 (go to camera setup menu to do this), and upped the brightness to the second to highest level during usage (camera goes back to normal brightness when you don't use it so you'll have to adjust the brightness again everytime). Quality is most optimal for the V3 this way. Not great like a digital camera, but best for the phone's usage. Video application is a joke. Personally, I'd throw it out if I could in favor of more memory.2. MP3 player - plays clips but V3 essentially does not have it. No extra memory slot to help you out either. Consider carefully - big music fans (like me) will not like the V3.3. Handsfree Interface - I'm talking about Bluetooth and Speakerphone here. The phone beeps and flashes a blue light to show Bluetooth is in use, which can be distracting when you want the phone out of sight and mind. V3 also drops Bluetooth occasionally, the technology in the V3 for this is somewhat premature and not all the kinks have been worked out like later Bluetooth phones. *** Speakerphone is fantastic ***! Loud, clear, and will beat your expectations. Earbud that comes with RAZR is also good quality stereo.4. Office features - Datebook, Alarms, Calculator, Shortcuts Setup, Voice Recorder, Instant Messaging. For such an expensive phone, it's got no currency converter. If you work with foreign currencies - skip the bells and whistles of this phone for something more practical. My biggest quip is for the Datebook - an antiquated software that will not let you edit entries once you've entered it into the calendar. The genius designers of the RAZR decided to skimp on this function because they're not making enough profits already. So once you've entered an appointment date on the calendar, that's it! No more rescheduling can be done! Even my old C332 had a powerfully better datebook than the V3. Voice recorder is very useful - I forget little things like where I park, email passwords, etc. and this feature comes in very handy. I love the shortcuts setup function! Don't have to navigate the menu looking for what I want but can just punch in some numbers after pressing the menu button. Very easy to setup and use. Alarm and calculator functions are just like any other phone. Not great but for figuring out a waiter's tip and alerting you when the parking meter needs change - you'll find it alright. I don't care much for instant messages because the iTAP entry method is too painstakingly long and I'm impatient.Does the RAZR meet the requirements of a phone? Yes. Depending on the service provider in your area, you'll have varying drop calls or not but more than likely no. I've had one call dropped in over a month and only because my friend has been using a cellphone with a non-local number. Other than that, I've been getting very good service. Volume on the receiving end is phenomenal, I've been told, but you'll have to setup the phone on your end by pressing the volume key during a phone call to change it. Call volume WILL NOT CHANGE unless you are on a call.Navigation menu is different for every phone and you'll have to learn it - but you can just setup shortcuts to simplify your life. I love the voice commands function! It does work well but still has some problems because this kind of feature is relatively new for cellphones and needs to have some kinks worked out. Lastly, the battery life is truly amazing on this phone! I get a week's use out of it easy. I charge on Sunday, and Friday night, I've only lost one battery mark. I can go on all week without worrying, even if I use Bluetooth and the internet.Most of all, you will like the feel of the phone - it has a tight sound when it closes. The phone is lightweight and it's length does allow you to talk into it instead of just into surrounding air. The keypads are somewhat noisy when you press it. The reviewer below is right - the user interface is on delay mode and the phone reacts to your entries like an old man about to go senile. The phone feels very comfortable in the hands and its unique design continues to make it stand out.The RAZR is more about form than function. It does fit my needs to some degree (again, the Datebook is a quack). I'm somewhat vain myself, which is why I bought the phone - because of its looks and how well recognized it is. I wanted an EVDO phone but that service won't be coming to my city for several more years. In the meantime, I have no regrets for buying the RAZR and if you can get this phone for free or with a few extra perks (I got a free Bluetooth and minimal service contract), I would recommend the purchase. On the other hand, if some features are critical to you (MP3, Datebook, etc.) then seek a different phone. Thanks for reading. :-)",2
"Finally, a nice phone for t-mobile

I was delighted to find out I could have this phone with t-mobile. TM is by far the best deal where I live but so far it's had less than desirable phones. I am very pleased with this phone. The phone isn't exactly small like many reviews claimed but it does fit nicely in a hip pocket. It's very long and wide, but fairly thin. This is my first Bluetooth phone and that feature works very well with a Jabra 250 headset.Pros*Aesthetically pleasing minimalist design*Top notch voice quality*Top notch reception*Charges with USB mini (can be charged with computer)*Adequate battery life (maybe two days worth of heavy use)*Easy to read both displays*Voice activated dialing works smoothly*Easy to set up Bluetooth (Even non-Motorola)*Mp3 ringersCons*Really needs an external LED for missed call alerts etc*Phone and Bluetooth headset must be kept on the same side of the body for best sound*Vibrating alert is very faint*The volume and voice-dial buttons are on the wrong end of the phone making them awkward to hit while talking*The phone feels flimsy (I'll try not to drop it)*The phone is a little on the wide side to dial comfortably with my thumb*Same old Motorola interface (not bad, just not great)",3
"READ MY REVIEW, I'M LOGICAL!

Sorry for the lame title, some of the reviews on here are just frustrating. You really have to pick through them to find the honest ones. Let me clear up first, you can't write a decent review the day or day after you get the freakin' cell phone. This is why I have waited a little over a week to write mine.When you get the phone, you immediately start playing with it, personalizing it, learning how to use it and whatnot. The battery drains that evening and you charge it, and you're still playing with it again all the next day, and you might have to charge it again. Don't come on and write a review saying the thing dies too fast. I did the same thing, but after I was done messing around, the battery now lasts the 4 or so days like it should.That's my first praise of the phone, no problems with the battery life.Next is the problem of signal. I saw a pattern that the people who said they got no signal lived way out west, middle of nowhere generally. I am of the belief that all cell phones made nowadays are of some pretty high technology, good antennas and whatnot. It's most likely a larger percent your carriers services than your phone that decides how good a signal you get.I believe a review I read before getting mine that the Razr will increase the signal to near full when you connect in a call. It does in fact do this, which is interesting. If I have, say, 1 bar of service, right as a call begins to come in, the bars will fill up.Volume: nearly every review which complained about a phone not loud enough was from a person living in New York City! Wear a boom mic headset if it's not good enough for you. The volume is better than any phone I've had before, plus there is an integrated speakerphone, which is nice to finally have. The ringing volume is also exceptional.As many people have said, you don't buy a cell phone to take brilliant digital pictures with. I have a digital camera for that. The only purpose for a cell phone camera is to have pictures of your friends/family for photo ID and to capture rare and sudden events when you don't have a camera with you. Still, it's the best cell camera I've seen, with it's zoom features and large screen.Some have complained about the limited memory. Sure, it could be bigger, but again, it's a cell phone. It's not even one meant to be an mp3 player. But you can have mp3 clips for your ringtones, how many do you need? My only complaint here is that Motorola (or Tmobile?) locked all of the ringtones they included on the phone, which is ridiculous. I have no plans of using them. But I know there are ways to ""hack"" into it via your computer. Oh well.Bluetooth is a nice feature. I had it on my last phone and used a bluetooth headset for a while. Just not my style. But I did go and by an adapter for my computer. It was very handy and synced up rather easily, and I transferred a few mp3 clips I made to the phone, and afterwards, returned the adapter to Best Buy for a full refund :-POther things I enjoy about this phone are as followsDesign: some complain it's TOO thin and thus somewhat unweildy. Not true. How do you hold a phone anyway, with your entire palm? Not usually, just some of your finger tips. I love the design because I can slip it in my pants pocket or inner jacket pocket and hardly know it's there. As far as the apparent fragility of the phone, well no crap. Be more careful with it, it's not your car keys. It's expensive, it's technology, you can't be reckless with it. Also, I found a neat-looking, tight-fitting silicon skin for the Razr that I ordered (haven't gotten it yet unfortunately). It might be a great accessory to have, keeping the streamline design while protecting it a good bit more.I love the exterior display. Very large for its kind, it displays your inner wallpaper and shows status (battery, signal, time) as well as the photo ID of the incoming caller, message status, etc. The interior display is the best, being so very large. I can't get over the quality and vibrance of it, in all its color.I like how you can customize the functions of the feature buttons in and around the phone. These are the ""soft keys"" on the top right and left, as well as where each the up, down, left, and right keys of the navigation pad will take you. Also, the keys on the outside sides of the phone. I have changed them to take me to exactly the places I would go often (messages, recent calls, internet, etc).Voice dialing is great, as it is a main feature I look for in a phone. You can just press the outer left button (customizable as well) and say the name.The keypad is also great, I love how it feels and how it lights up as well. No problems here.I enjoy the alarm clock settings of this phone. You can name different alarms and simply go back and enable them when you need them. This works for me, a student, who has to wake up at different times during the week. My only complaint here is that I wish it would display that the alarm is set and for what time on the main screen.Another drawback with the phone I find is the Recent Calls List. Maybe I have just not figured it out quite yet, but it doesn't seem to show me missed calls vs. dialed calls vs. incoming calls. I'd like to see that difference.Overall, this is the best phone I've had (as it should be, I don't think you should go from one phone to a worse one). But some of the reviews on here made me apprehensive about getting it. I've never written a product review, but I thought I should clear up some myths and be honest.",3
"Great Phone

Recently switched from T-Mobile to Cingular just for the Black Razr. The phone is completely worth it, but i'm not completely satisfied with Cingular so far, and it's only been a few weeks. Can't even imagine the rest of the 2 year contract.Even though they use the same network, T-Mobile connections are clearer. Their customer service is stupendous.Anyways, back to the phone, the phone rocks, and once you flash it you get an extra 8MB space as well Video Recording capability (FYI: RAZR that are branded cingular or T-mobile do not have video recording capability, until you flash the BIOS)If possible try to get a Black Razr with a T-Mobile account, the black one is wayyyy cooler than the silver, and T-mobile is pretty good.",4
"Amazingly fragile! And Motorola customer service was very insulting

A friend has raved about how robust his RAZR was (throwing, dropping, or submerging it). I'm obviously lacking his RAZR mojo. I broke my second RAZR today - the pink one!My first RAZR fell apart after I dropped it (closed) on the carpet. Afterwards, the left-hand hinge quickly fell apart and the phone separated into two pieces. Not surprisingly, I thought the phone was physically defective.I called Motorola about repair. Their customer service reps basically told me I was lying about the cause. I had to call four times just to get the address of the repair shop. Then the repair shop returned my RAZR to me unrepaired because I had ""abused the phone"" - even though the phone was completely unscratched.But I still thought this was a swell phone. I thought my first phone had an anomalous defect. I purchased a second phone, and it worked well.My husband gave me a gorgeous pink RAZR for Christmas. I used it the second time today. It was in my jacket pocket for 3 hours as we ate lunch and shopped. I never took my jacket off. At the end of the day, I pulled the phone out of my pocket.The crystal screen has shattered! What the heck is going on here?Albeit a bit late, I've searched the Internet to see if others had this problem. The reviews are mostly positive, but I found a significant number of people have had ""freak accidents"" similar to mine. And many of those people had to send the phone back repeatedly because the phone kept malfunctioning.Now, I'm a very agreeable phone owner - I'm happy with the RAZR software, the UI, the camera, the Bluetooth in my car, the memory, etc. I think this could be a groovy phone - if it didn't fall apart.I've had incredibly back luck and can't purchase one again.Apology to my husband: I have to commend you for not saying ""I told you so."" You did warn me several times that this phone had a bad service record, but I didn't care. I had to go for the cool look. Now 2 out of 3 phones have broken. You were right. I was wrong. Let's not speak of this again.",1
"NO memory in the phone for storing text messages

I was quite excited about this phone in the beginning. It looks great and the weight and size is definitely a plus. However, I soon found out that the phone does not hold any text messages except the ones that your SIM card can hold. This is not a big deal to those who don't really use the SMS feature but for those who do and those who likes to save their text messages, this is the worst phone for it. I put in my SIM card from my old phone(which already had 28 messages or so) and after I received 2 more new messages, I get a notification that my inbox is full and to please delete some messages. This is kind of ridiculous! This phone is supposedly one of the ""top of the line"" models as stated from numerous reviews and it cannot even hold more than 30 sms messages. I cannot remember having a phone that holds no more than 30 messages, my old phones (Samsung and Nokias) can hold 200 messages in the phone memory!I have already spoken to representatives at Motorola and they also confirmed that the phone itself can only store around 40-50 messages. I pointed out that I only have 30 and I am already receiving the ""message full"" notice. So the guy quickly improvised and said that it is 40-50 messages and also depending on the ""length"" of the messages.I wish I had read reviews on this issue before I had bought this phone because this feature is definitely one that I used to take for granted. So, I'm just writing this review basically to warn those who likes to text and saves text like the way I do that this phone is definitely not worth it. I've also learnt my lesson - NO MORE MOTOROLA!",1
"Very Compact phone without any frills

Love this phone. Does what a phone has to without any extra frills. The battery life with blue tooth enabled is pretty poor. Love the compact size. Pretty sturdy build too.",3
"This is it!

This is a very good phone. period.I was initially worried about some people giving bad reviews complaining about RAZR and poor t-mobile service.But it seems to be fine with me, the phone looks awesome, the sound quality is great, the t-mobile service is good in places I have used so far(NJ/NYC/PA/CT, except low signal bars in some areas, which is the same with most of the carriers) & for the price at Amazon, it is unbeatable.Come on, I can make and receive calls with no problems...take jpgs/mpgs and bluetooth capable device...can be used in other parts of the world after unlocking the phone....and you can too....I was also looking at Motorola V360 for the MP3 capability, but zeroed for this RAZR for the looks and am very very happy with it.GO FOR IT..... [ignore those bad reviewers, either they are careless to take care of the phone or they want everything in one device]...",4
"Good Phone

I have had this phone for a month now and find it to be reliable. The only thing I find odd is that the ringtones mysteriously change at times. A few of my friends have also complained about the same issue. Other than that, I am glad I purchased it.",3
"Great Service, high quality phone

After a month of t-mobile service with thsi razr, I have to say I am quite pleased! I'm on a family plan and in my opinion, it's a great deal compared to other carriers, and we've had only a few dropped calls. One of the phones on our plan was experiencing extremely bad calls, however, but we took it to the tmobile store and the problem was fixed immediately by getting a new SIM card. Now, all three of our phones have great reception no matter who we're calling. Everyone in our local t-mobile store is friendly and konwledgeable, and we've heard good things about t-mobile national customer service.I recommend getting the 400 message package, it's GREAT for the razr because you'll want to send all of your pics to ""my album"" and txt messaging on this phone is a blast for anyone. Also, these messages work with mobile AIM which I use frequently and I never go over my 400 messages still!Now, about the phone:I've heard good things and bas things about the razr, btu I got a great deal on it so i figured that I would try it, and boy am I happy! I've even dropped it on hard ground a couple of times and all's good, however I have heard that if it's open and you drop it hard enough, it may bend, but a leather case should make that an impossibility.The camera on this phone is EXCEPTIONAL for a VGA quality camera, although when I try to take photos in lower light than usual, it sometimes won't let me which is annoying. I really like the zoon, too, although it REALLY lessens the quality of the pictures. The my album feature is great, I love having a backup of all my photos on the internet.The calls on this phone are good, you have to have the phone on the perfect spot on your ear or it isn't quite loud enough, even on the highest volume. It took me a few days to get used to the right spot, but now I've got the hang of it and I have better quality calls than I did on my old kyocera and nokia phones. The speakerphone is OK but it drains the battery and I would rather use a handsfree set.The display is big, but it could be a little brighter. It's got great picture quality, though.The menus are very easy to use and even customizable. In fact, almost everything on the phone is customizable, which is a huge plus in my opinion!People seem to be having trouble with their contact lists or their menus being slow, neither of these problems have happened with me. My menus are fast and my contact list can have multible emails and numbers for each person, and a picture for each entry too.Overall, This phone and the t-mobile services have exceeded my expectations after hearing good and bad reviews, and I would recommend them to almost anyone!",4
"Looks great but I got a lemon!

I bought this phone in Feb (it's now June) and the thing completely died on me by the 3rd month. I liked the look and feel of this phone compared to my old fatty Nokia 6600 and the menu's were easy to customize. However, the speaker volume at max sounded very low compared to my old phone and the metal round hinges that held my flip phone together kept popping out? I thought I was having dropped calls when I realized my phone would just shut off (and no I didn't hit the power button). The backlight to my key pad kept going on and off and the text messaging began to slow down the more I used it. The battery life was great until my phone randomly shut off during a charge session. I dropped my phone on carpet once and the battery cover on the back flew right off. I highly recommend you get the warranty from your service provider. Don't rely on Motorola alone because when I called them they just pointed me to my service provider who would NOT exchange the phone without a warranty plan (which I didn't purchase when I bought the phone back in Feb). Good luck and I hope you don't get a lemon like I did!",1
"Good product... if you get a great deal!!!

I have to disagree... this phone is very easy to navigate. Pretty much like all the other Motorola phones I've owned.My only issue with this phone (other than the phone service) - is it completely died after only 3 mos. So far the replacement is OK, but who know how long that will last??? When I say died... it wouldn't even turn on!!! FYI- keep all your #'s stored to the SIM as well as the phone. It's a pain to have duplicates, but worth it since you can't assign ring tones to #'s unless it's stored to the phone. Lesson learned!!!Although the phone itself is nice to look at- even the blue tooth technology is another expense. You have to purchase that headphone separately... and I paid HOW much for this thing?! If you get an amazing deal, then it's a good phone. Otherwise, the few extra features you get aren't worth it.",2
"Good phone: Solid and Sexy

I've had my razr for about a month now and haven't come up with any complaints.I was worried about some reviews I'd read prior to my purchase, but none of the things I was warned about were really true. I have no problem hearing people on this phone... the volume is fine. Speakerphone works excellently as well.The camera is only a fraction of a megapixel, but even at that, it takes photos of fine enough quality to use as wallpaper.By no means a camera for artistic use, but the razr's primary function is a phone, right?All around, I love it! It has a great feel and I love to hold it. The metal makes it really cool to the touch. Plus, it's the first phone I've ever had that fits in my front pants pocket.Not to mention the automatic wow-factor I've been getting when I pull it out. Every time a friend sees it for the first time, they get a huge kick out of it.So slim, so sexy.... plus, it works as a phone.Perfect for me.",4
"Excellent if you need a small profile

I have had several cell phones that I have worn with a holster on my belt. I find that to be pretty uncomfortable/inconvenient and inappropriate and geeky looking for office wear. I keep this phone in my pants or shirt pocket with the ringer on vibrate...it works great.I bought the phone for its basic features...the other reviewers are correct. If you are looking for superior additional features this is not the phone for you. But if you need a small profile phone with acceptable to very good features, this is it.",3
"Too bad there is nothing lower than 1 star

I switched to this phone after being assured I would have at least the same reception as my previous phone. The RAZR turns out to have extremely poor reception. Verizon Techs have admitted to me that the antennae in the handset just doesn't pick up well. What has Verizon Wireless told me about this problem resulting in dropped calls, delayed voice message alerts and poor signal reception? Just that I have passed the worry free 15 day return period so my only option is ""full retail"" replacement. Thanks Verizon!",0
"Disappointment

Overall the phone isn't too bad...BUT...the volume is horrible. If the phone isn't positioned just right over the ear, you can't hear squat. The features are cool, but if I can't hear the other person, what good is the phone?",1
"Packs a punch

I've had this phone since it first came out and I have nothing bad to say about it. I have dropped it numerous times, yeah it happens to us all and I am going back in a few days to get another one.I have never had the ""dust under the screen"" problem and the only place I carry it is in my pocket. Has never blanked out, very comfortable and if you ever get tired of holding it, the speaker phone works great.I would recommend this phone to anyone who likes to carry their phones in their pockets as it is a very comfortable cell to carry around. If you have the dust under the screen problem, I am sorry, I have never had this problem nor ever heard of it until just now.Thanks for reading.",4
"Ear Piece Speaker is Very Soft

I bought this phone because of all the good reviews, despite my bad experiences with Motorola phones. Its a mixed bag. As is typical with Motorola's the battery life and the signal strength are significantly worse than my last Nokia. I had hoped that because of all the hype surrounding the Razr that they had fixed this problem, but no dice. The screen and buttons get sorta greasy and I am always having to wipe them off. And its not just cuz I'm a greasy person!However, my biggest complaint is that the earpiece speaker is very soft, even at the highest setting and its hard for me to hear people when I am surrounded by background noise (walking down the street, or in a crowd). At least with my Nokia I could really crank that speaker volume up when I needed to.Of course all this became apparent after my 2 week trial. At least I got a good price on the phone and don't feel like I got ripped off.I do love the style and usability of the phone. If it were just louder, I would be totally satisfied.",2
"looks cool and thats about it

looks cool, but a downgrade in signal quality from my samsung. the sound quality took some getting used to because the fact it has a slight echo. i like the fact that it fits nicely in my pocket and the way it looks. i feel sort of pretentious using it though. serves its purpose, but i wouldn't spend the 200 again if i was to do it over.",3
"Wow, and I thought I was picky....

I just purchased my V3 razor (black is the way to go) about 3 days ago and I chose cingular because they have more coverage in my area. My razr has worked great,awesome speaker phone, clear reception, beautiful picture, and I have no complaints. This is my 4th cell phone and by far my fave. When Im reading these other comments some of the complaints seem really petty, I mean honestly-it was made for phone calls, not to be a video camera. If you want more video time, are you ready for this, buy a damn video camera and dont expect a 70$ cell phone to complete your existence. Anyway I love my phone, it is great for the one purpose that I bought it for.....TO MAKE CALLS!",4
"The worst phone I've ever had...

Only had it for a few months. When I would close the phone, then open it, I realized the phone had shut off completely by itself. And this happened on a daily basis. I would close my phone, put it in my purse and people would try calling me and told me it went straight to voicemail. Often I would flip it open and the screen would be completely white. The phone was still on, but the screen was white. Sometimes it wouldn't start or charge (and this had nothing to do with batteries or setting). Well, I lost the phone yesterday and believe it or not, I was SOOO happy to lose it. I've had 7 or 8 phones in my lifetime, and this was the worst one. I would complain about it every single day. Don't say you weren't warned.",0
"Worst phone I've ever owned.

I only have 70% hearing in both of my ears and am regretting not doing more research prior to buying this stupid RAZR. Unless I am in my car with the radio off or in my house, I don't even bother answering my phone. I can't use it on the trains to and from work, outside of my building near the somewhat-busy Chicago streets, or pretty much anywhere else.If you want a phone that you can HEAR the people you are talking to: DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!",1
"The G4 notebook of cellphone

The usual Motorola ""bugs"" (minor issue). Great speakerphone and I don't think I'll need a bluetooth headset with this feature. This is a Cingular phone and unlocked therefore I am not limited to Cingular's network and currently using T-Mobile. Overall: all style and very little substance.Pros:Design: A very solid form made from state of the art material, similar to Apple's G4 notebooks just when every mfg's heading for flimsy plastics. Keyboard is amazingly easy to handle and has a very good feel. The best screen so far in terms of size and and technology (TFT). For a thin phone w/o an external antenna and aside from service carriers, its reception is more than acceptable compared to phones with one.Cons:Smart keys are too stiff, would be better if located at bottom part of body instead of on the flip. Earpiece volume could use a little boost, say a notch? Lack of peripheral plug options. Shot images reversed, taken when flip is close. No software CD to coincide with computer.",2
"Pretty on the outside, battery life is horrible, so is everything else

I desperately wanted to get this phone but now I'm disappointed with it. At first I simply wanted to dump my old, thick, obsolete Nokia for a flip phone with a color screen. I spent months looking and finally settled on the T-Mobile Razr. I loved the look and feel of the buttons. I never dial my phone one-handed. I can understand when people complain about the keyboard being hard to use, but for me, using two thumbs for everything, the keyboard is wonderful. Unfortunately I hate just about everything else about this phone.1. Battery life is TERRIBLE. Just leaving the phone on (not talking) I have to recharge every 3 days, sometimes more often. I did some research and heard this can be due to poor signal coverage and indeed I only typically have 2 bars in my house as compared to four bars with my old Nokia (whose battery lasted two weeks typically). Note, Amazon says: ""250 hours of digital standby time."" Has ANYONE ever gotten anywhere close to this?2. Feels bad in your hand. I especially dislike the weird, thin buttons on the outside edges. If you hold the phone you can't help but press them all the time. Am I taking a picture? Am I turning down the volume? I don't know and I don't want to worry about it. I want a solid-feeling phone in my hand, Also I got a flip phone so I didn't have to worry about locking it.3. Overly complicated interface. I can figure it out easy enough but why does it take 3 button presses to get to my phone book when my old phone only required one? Why can I connect to the internet with a single button press (and get charged for it even if I press it by accident)? I'm no phone designer but doesn't it make sense to reserve the single button for the most frequently used tasks? Ahh, but of course the internet is where you can buy ringtones and stupid java games from your wireless provider. Makes sense now.Yes, it's a beautiful, beautiful phone but do take a careful look before you buy. Hold it in your hand, really try the interface. Check out some other brands and if you're smart, pass on the Razr.",1
"ALL FORM-NO SUBSTANCE; TECHNO TRASH

My first cell phone, carrier T-Mobile. First RAZR has garbled/distorted reception right out of the box. After a month with no improvement, I spend a day and a half having the phone checked out to no avail. T-Mobile sends me another; not only is it a return from someone else, they charge me $10.95 S&H for their defective phone. Second RAZR has same problem. I live in 4-5 bar T-Mobile coverage area. I even kept voice mails to confirm/prove bad reception. Local phone store salesman who has a RAZR confirms he has to use Bluetooth to get acceptable reception, and T-Mobile rep says they have more problems with RAZRs than any other phone they sell. I am going thru the return process for the second time. T-Mobile acts like the problem is only with me, they do not have any history of poor reception or problems with the RAZR. I am just glad I only have 10 more months on a 12 month contract. I have spent four working days trying to get a phone that works with a service I have used less than 2 hours in two months. Buyer Beware.",0
"Amazing phone...perfet companion for a Verizon plan with VCast

I have yet to discover flaws with this phone. I have owned it with a verizon wireless plan for about a month and so far no flaws came up except for the fact that the phone is extremely lightweight (but would you consider that a flaw?) and it is flash locked so you can't upload movies or pictures or mp3s from your pc to it without risking breaking your phone's software using flash-unlock software that can be found on the internet. Better yet, all the extra software for ringtones, games, etc, come with a free 24hr demo to try them out first.This phone is amazing...just be sure not to sit on it!",4
"Looks good... Works not so good!

I love the look of the phone as does everyone else. However the phone does buzz occasionally. Also It is complicated to get to the Video Recording... I still don't know how to do it and if you even can like they state you can. It rings extremely loud which is a plus. I get mediocre reception in rural areas where with past phones that weren't motorola I got excellent reception. Motorla should reconsider a few things with the Razor and it would be a great phone.",3
"Poorly made garbage

I had my old samsung phone for 2 years and needed a phone with bluetooth for driving even though my old phone still worked great. I bought this phone about 7 months ago after being assured by T-Mobile that Motorola had fixed the widely discussed quality problems. It is not true. This phone does not hold up. I am very gentle with my phone, and still am constanly driven insane by the phone shutting off out of the blue (with plenty of power). Only one month after I got the phone it started sporatic errors when trying charge it. It tells me it has the wrong battery even though it is the same battery it came with. Often, I have to turn the phone off, remover the battery and re seat it to get the phone to work again. This is unaccepable... The camera is so low quality that it is not even worth fooling with. After swearing at my phone a lot in public, I have heard many other respond that they are also displeased with this phone.Bottom line, do not waste your money on this phone. It will never last.",0
"3 batteries in 5 months - Poor Performance

I purchased this phone in the middle of January 2006 and have had nothing but issues. At first, my phone just proceded to turn itself on and off as it pleased, wherever I was and whatever time it happened to be. I had enough of this towards the end of March and spoke with a T-mobile representative who basically told me it was a design flaw with the phone and he would send me a slightly larger battery which will solve the problem.We'll I received the battery the last week of March and as of yesterday, my phone won't even take a charge. I spoke with T-mobile again this morning and got nowhere. They told me it was a design flaw again and they would send another battery.I would not recommend this phone. I know other people (including my best friend) who have had this issue over the past few months with the Razr V3 (2 of which have it through Cingular, not T-mobile as I do). I will defintiely not purchase another razr or uprgraded version of this phone again.",0
"Dust under the screen

The problem with this phone is that some white dust gets accumulated under the screen. I exchanged the first one and got a new one because of this reason. Now the new one also started getting the ""white"" dust under the screenAlso my friend's and coworker's phones have this dust. Some of them very badly like 1/3 of the screen is covered by this dust.Apart from this everything looks good.",0
"Thin is in, but fat's where it's at!

This phone has terrible battery life, a big sacrifice for the thin profile. I've actually tried two RAZR's thinking the first was defective because it was unable to get me through the day. The second was the same. What good is a phone that must be tethered to the recharger most of the time? I traded the RAZR for a pudgy Samsung SCH-a950. Not as stylish, but so far the battery life has been great! The RAZR does have a huge display and some nice features. If they could only fix the battery problem!",1
"Great when bought

It was a good phone for the first year but the service I got is terrible in my house. I have to go outside to send texts.",2
"durable

I have used this phone for a year before switching to a new one. It still waits to be used as a back up handset. Worth the buy.",3
"Overall An Excellent Phone Where Pluses Outweigh Minuses

As a T-Mobile customer, I never thought the day would come when I would end up getting a Razr phone too. I detested the device when it first debuted on the market in 2004/2005 at an astounding entry price of $[...]. It seemed to be all the rage among cell phone users, garnering the biggest sales of Motorola's history. Now almost 3 years later and at a much, much lowered price of $[...], I have to say I'm a pretty happy camper using this phone, the V3. My initial impression of the Razr was that Motorola was out to revolutionize the cell phone market with gimmicky, stylish gadgetry winning over substance. Well, I'm happy to say there IS substance in the V3 too.First what struck me was how weighty the phone feels in my hand. It feels heavier than it appears. Build quality is very solid, giving the impression that it could survive a handful of drops to the cement without heavy damage (still I wouldn't recommend it). I'm a pretty big guy at 6 feet 2 inches and this phone feels just right in my hands. The keypad layout is clear and the number keys are easy to press with very little chances of mis-dialing.What matters to me most are call quality/clarity and minimal dropped calls. So far with T-Mobile's coverage, I've experienced almost NO dropped calls. I know there is a wide disparity of conflicting opinions regarding the Razr V3, but in my own case, call quality is generally good to excellent on my earpiece, with the clarity averaging an ""Excellent"" rating on speakerphone. After trying out several Nokia's, Samsung's and even other Motorola phones, this V3 definitely has the loudest and best-sounding speakerphone. So that alone had me sold on the V3. Calls on the earpiece sometimes sound muffled, but you can still hear the other caller pretty well. That is probably the worst case scenario.I've not tried the IM or other special features, though pictures taken with this phone look surprisingly clear and well lit (despite lacking a 'flash' feature). The ringtones are the standard Motorola ones with some extras thrown in. Among the 20 or so, there is bound to be a ringtone you will find acceptable or maybe even like, but the good news is that you can download your own ringtones from mp3 files.Before switching to this Moto V3, I almost ended up with a Samsung T-629 'slider' phone. The 629 is a gorgeous piece of equipment, with a flashy large screen with the best screen I've seen so far. Bold, beautiful colors and text that blaze before your eyes, though the keypad is somewhat cramped. But what led me to return the Samsung 629 was the low volume on both speakerphone and earpiece. T-Mobile even sent me a 2nd unit to see if it was a defect sample, but the volume was still somewhat on the low side even with the setting turned all the way up on the swapped unit.I'm glad to say the Moto V3 has none of those problems. I just wish it had a higher resolution similar to the Samsung 629, but it's the guts of a phone that count, and this V3 has plenty of it. I suggest you try out the Moto Razr V3 first since feedback seems to be all over the place regarding this phone, but in my case, it has worked out very well. I'd easily give it a 4-star rating, maybe even 4.5 stars (1/2 deduction since the screen could have a higher resolution -- for most, it will just do fine). Still I wish Moto had designed a better outer LCD with bigger size and higher resolution plus an even higher resolution on the inner larger screen. Again, for most users, this will probably not even be an issue. Guess I got spoiled looking at the Samsung 629. Still the Moto V3 Razr won out in the end. No contest.",3
"Don't get a Razr

We paid $50 for this phone with a two year extension from T-mobile and it is a rip off. The screen failed within a few months and the replacement phone cost $40 from T-mobile. One year later, the new Razr's battery stopped holding a charge even for a day and we can't hear incoming calls. T-mobile says it's now out of warranty. Their only option for us is to buy a new phone at a small discount- and extend our plan two more years. Seems like what they do is offer customers crummy phones at an initially low price and then keep extending customer's service plans and sell new crummy phones at higher prices when they fail.",0
"Great Phone

After having audio problems with the Motorola L2, 3 times exchange, Cingular upgraded me to a silver razr v3, I've had no problems with the phone, it gets better reception than the L2, its lighter, the display is great and the buttons larger. Battery time is average, speaker phone is really good and it works great with the motorola phone tools I purchased for the L2. No complaints here, being a replacment phone and at no cost to me, its been a great surprise, I never thought I would like a razr - but its easy to use, stylish and best of all - people can hear me!",3
"AWFUL PHONE

THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST PHONE I HAVE EVER OWNED. I PURCHASED IT MARCH 16, 2006 AND I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT EVER SINCE AND T-MOBILE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO RESOLVE THE SITUATION. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PHONE.",0
"GREAT PHONE!!

well, i got this phone after a year of it coming out as it was just to expensive then. paid 100 bucks for it at BB with a 2 year contract back in sept.at first i wanted the black one, but it wasnt part of the sale at BB so i got the silver one and i am very very happy that i got the silver one.from the black one that a friend of mine has, the scratches are much more visible and to be honest it doesnt look as nice as the silver one does.it works great, and there are tons of things you can do to modify the phone and make it even better.i just wish it wouldnt of been as wide as it is, but the slimness makes up for it, that i almost always forget that i have it in my shirt pocket!!go get one now!!",3
"Cool but quiet...

What an awesome design. Being a HUGE Apple Mac user and fan, I truly appreciate this phone. Apple has always been known for their awesome design work. The phone is great with two exceptions; the volume out of the built in speaker on the phone is too low when you are driving with your windows down or sunroof open and the phonebook accessibility is not great. I upgraded to this phone from an old Nokia that had decent volume and the phonebook was accessible by using the keypad to type the first few letters of someones name. Motorola does not allow that with this phonebook. You put in the first letter of the name and then scroll through the names until you get to the number. Not the most efficient method when you have over 200 names in your phonebook. I have been syncing the phone using OS X iSync (Address Book & iCal) over Bluetooth with no problems at all. It works great! All my names and numbers show up on the phone as well as my calendar which is a very nice upgrade over the Nokia which would not sync with OS X. I am going to get a Bluetooth headset and that should solve the volume issue.",3
"Just say no to T-Mobile!

Soon T-Mobile will need to give away 2000 ""anywhere"" minutes to snag customers - their network is that bad!I have an ""unlocked"" version of this phone and used it with a T-Mobile SIM and a Cingular SIM during our bidding process for a national cell provider (4000 corporate users in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and many ""road warriors""). The results of the test: Cingular by a landslide! This is a great phone, so don't hamper it with a lousy network!P.S. I have no ties to Cingular, just contempt for T-Mobile. Our users from Europe and Asia laugh at the US situation with cellular service and rightly so. Just pick the least bad network (Cingular) or wait for another less bad provider (Verizon) to offer this phone. It appears that a few of the past reviewers have had a ""T-Mobile experience.""",0
"Great Phone but Buzzes on Incoming Calls

I recently got a RAZR V3 from T-Mobile and it has a great look and feel. Unfortunately it makes a loud buzzing noise on incoming calls. I exchanged it for another RAZR V3 and am still having the same problem.",0
"Best Cell I Ever Had

Cell Phone is great!Pros: Great function features, very cool style, no antenna, internal and external display.Cons: Video time is too short, a little to wide, could not hide numbers secretly, no flash feature for night camera shots.Suggestions: needs to have a self destruction feature when loosing phone due to all the picture memory and video clips.",3
"Razr Usability

The phone works as expected but when it comes to interfacing the phone through the USB port to the PC, there is numerous issues. I would like to manage my address book and my local photo galary on my PC. This not only allows for a nice back-up but also provides a convenient method for entering data into the phone's address book. This software does not come with the phone and is hard to find. I finally found something on the Motorola web site for $60 ($29.95 software $29.95 Cable) but one has to obtain a cable and the software independently which are not located in at the same place on their web site. The web documentation on the site does not give a full discription of what the software will do and there are no assurances that these functions are supported. It seems that a simple up-load down-load function should not cost $60. Especially in light of the fact that this function was included at no cost with their older two way pagers which cost substantially less.To take full advantage of any product all that is required to make the product functional should be considered and I believe this is a key part of that functionality. Any one buying this product should factor in the additional $60 into the cost when evaluating against other products in this class which now price it above many comperable products.",1
"response to Jared Todd post

You said a drawback was on the Recent Calls list, I believe. If you select this menu item (a soft key on most phones) then it will take you to the received calls and dialed calls so I don't see why you say that it doesn't distinguish those two. And then if you click on received calls, the ones that have a check mark next to it are the ones you answered and the ones without a check mark are missed calls. Same thing with dialed calls. The ones with a check mark are the ones that were answered by the other party or went through (even if it was voice mail).I live in Dallas and I don't find that the sound is very loud for me. I used to have the motorola v400 and it sounded the same. I try not to use my phone in the car because there will be a lot of ""huh"" going on. I don't think other people that are saying this are lying or are too dumb to know. We may all have different working phones. I don't know what it is. But just be grateful that you hear fine on yours but don't put down the others that don't have a great phone like yours.",2
"Great reception & Stylish phone!

My husband and I both have a RAZR. We love them. We have our service through Cingular. We have never had the humming noise in the handset. We also have the Motorola HS850 bluetooth headsets. I love this accessory too.",4
"Razer hell

Used this phone, it crashed then got a new one from Cingular and the new one fell apart one night out partying. Dropped more calls than a leaky bucket...if you are a poser then I guess this is should go well with your LA gear sneakers....k",0
"It only fancy.

The volume is low and there is no catogary to store Home, Office and Mobile numbers by itself.",2
"Don't believe the naysayers

The RAZR is now the most popular cell phone in the country. Almost half of my coworkers now have this phone, and every single one of them is happy. Don't believe the naysayers on this board. The RAZR is cool and after the recent firmware fix, it now works better than ever.",4
"Good only for one year

I have seen this problem with 2 Razor that we own & also the ones my friends own. It is good for the first year & after that the battery does not stay for more than one day. 3-4 calls in a day & the battery is dead.",1
"A great cellphone!

This is the very lastest in technology that money can buy, it' got everything.From a camera to organizing all your dates and events, this phone is great for those on the go people, with not very much time, but lots of things to do.There was one thing i did'nt like about this phone though.It's a flip phone, which normaly is quite stylish, but when you open this one out it's really big, really thing, but really long, making it look sometimes old fasioned to me.Other than that this is a great product.A cool querky desing makes it ultra desirable to the professional end of the market.Overall, i really enjoyed this phone.Well built, well desinged, and most of all, stylish.Really, it's quite something.Sam Worrall rating:4 stars.Motorals best product in a long time.",3
"Not very durable

My mother bought me one of these for my birthday in September '05. Both of them are broken and now I have purchased another, more durable phone.The first phone was accidentally dropped from a height of perhaps 4 1/2 feet while inside of a protective case. The exterior screen prompty ceased to function.The second phone got splashed with hydraulic oil and after the battery died, it would no longer charge or do anything.This phone is about as fragile as it looks. It might be alright for little girls to carry in their purses but anyone who works any kind of physical job can't carry this phone without fear of it breaking.The volume is also very low. I had it at the top volume all the time and I could never hear the other person. I was also a little disappointed by the ringtones. I had another phone a while back (that also broke, unfortunately) which allowed you to record your own ringtone. This phone doesn't have this feature.On the plus side, the pictures it takes are pretty decent for a camera phone. It is a nice looking phone but it is just not durable enough for me. Don't get it if you plan on carrying it in your pocket to work because it will not last.",1
"This Phone Rocks

What a great phone! Reception is great in Dallas and their plans are a lot better than Cingulars.",4
"Worst Phone Ive Ever Owned

As a veteran of numerous phone companies over the years, this phone is another supporting data point to my theory that phone service (mainly in the US) is in a spiralling state of increasing entropy soon to disperse into nothingness. First, I can find no battery cradle chargers for it, no cradle to charge it at all, no integrated car cradle - all of which I relied on completely with my Nokia for years. USB interface to PC usually doesn't charge it, although if the battery is almost charged it might if Im lucky that day. Moto batteries last about an hour on this phone of talk time, and one day with no usage. It has buttons on the outside of it, which will inadvertantly get pressed and change settings. It only displays the last 10 calls! The menu is totally chaotic with features I don't use in the way of ones I want that are harder to get to. I admit, my last phone of 5 years was a Nokia 6150, so very old style, but it worked like a dream and had all kinds of charger cradles, integrated car carriage, etc... This phone can hardly be called a phone compared to that. Perhaps I am too old fashioned - I think if they made a cell phone that just made phone calls, and had a rotary dialer, I would buy it over this.",0
"New look, old technology

This is an address book? It gives you a separate listing, or line, for each phone number. No addresses or notes. So if your contact has four #s, you get four separate listings.Phone numbers are listed by first name then last name. That's it, not filed by last name first. Hey, we're not all in high school where we look up our contacts by their first name.No memory card. So if you have more phone #s than the phone's memory (I think it's 1000 or 2000 #s), just cull them out, because they won't fit on your phone.Unless all your numbers are on the SIM card (rather than phone memory), which limits it now to 100 or 250 #s depending on the SIM card, no way you're gonna get speed dial to work.The font used by the phone is a throwback to a decade or more ago. Not pretty to read.The alarm clock is a pain to use. You can set five alarm clocks, and I like the eight minute snooze, but you must reset the alarm each day, and it takes a few steps.",1
"Best speakerphone I have used

I tried the Sony Erickson w600i first and really loved that little gem. Mp3 player works great and the built in speaker, while it isn't good for music, is great for audio book and podcasts without the bother of headphones or those irksome earplug things. Push the camera switch and it becomes a mini digital camera (not like taking pictures with a phone). And it interfaces with your computer easily. I didn't bother with the included software rumored to be buggy. It just shows as an external drive. The swivel design seemed OK. It's only needed when you use the keypad and that was less often than I would have thought. The problem was it's a lousey phone! People told me they couldn't hear me and frequently asked - What's all that noise?I brought it back and got a treo 650. I thought the features and memory would be great. That was a mistake. The speakerphone was the worst I have ever used. Words chopped off, Low volume. One person could talk then say ""over"" and then the other person could talk.Unusable. I thought the palm personal organizer was easy to use. It wasn't for me, however due to the speakerphone problems I brought it back within a few days so never had a chance to use the pda part much.Then I got the Razr V3. I have used it for about two weeks now. Other reviewers have done a good job of describing it. I can tell you that it works very well as a phone and the speakerphone is by far the best I have used. That includes a few Nokias as well as the two I have mentioned. If a phone and in particular a speakerphone is important to you you might like the V3. I do miss that little w600i though.",3
"Not worth the hype

Dust Dust Dust Dust everywhere. This phone has the tendency to attract dust and keep it tightly within. There's so much dust accumulation on the inside screen that I can barely see the background picture of my [...] I called motorola about this problem, and they feign ignorance. They pretended that I was the first caller to ever report this problem. Look on the internet and you will find a zillion reviews relating to this issue.Call quality is mediocre at best. If you have a choice to not pick this one on your plan, don't!",0
"Look cool, while sounding like you're deaf

Great phone if you are looking for a sleek, stylish model that looks good on your ear. HOWEVER, if you want to make a phone call then you might want to consider another phone.",0
"too late and too expensive

It comes too late and Cingular have already offered it for free for 2 years contract. Unless you like the phone + service from T-mobile.",2
"Slick as a wet penguin

Looks great, has blue on it, which is cool, but has an irritating squeal like when you put a microphone too close to a speaker....Kinda sucks. Other than that, it rocks!",3
"Volume

Can't hear. Volume is too low.Ringing is loud enough though",2
"Great Mobile Phone

It's not a mp3 player, it's not camcorder or photocamera, it's not a game box, it is balanced and very stylish MOBILE PHONE (especially black one).",4
"I didn't believe the low ratings

I looked at all the bad things people said about this phone and thought that they were exagerating. I have had this phone for 3 days. The RAZR is hard to use, the battery runs out almost as soon as you take it off the charger, and too top it off it's already broke. Now it won't turn on or anything, BROKE IN THREE DAYS!!!!",0
"Motorola Razr

Battery life sucks ,just for two days even if u don talk on phone.If u try to play games on it , battery dies out within 20 minutes even if it is fully charged.",1
"BEWARE! Choose a different provider

BBB Reliability ReportThe Better Business Bureau of Washington State processed a total of 11566 complaints about this company in the last 36 months, the standard reporting period.Of the total of 11566 complaints closed in 36 months, 5461 were closed in the last year.The company has an unsatisfactory record with the bureau.PROS Free (reduced price) phone. 1 year (2-year with Cingular or others) contract.CONS Frequent network outages and technical glitches. Horrendous customer service.Go with another carrier. Or be writing a similar review soon.",0
"Displaying ""unknown call"" for incoming calls

I got Motorola Razor V3 phone from T-Mobile couple of days back. I noticed that when somebody calls me, I get ""unknown call"" on my cell phone display instead caller's phone number. I know the caller's phone number is not blocked.When I called t-mobile customer service, he is saying that this is known issue and he is going to let me know the fix for it in couple of days.Has anyone noticed this problem ? If so, how did they fix it. Do I need to change any settings ?",1
"tough little phone

My wife and I own RAZR's. She is rough with her technology. She recently dropped it in water and has on several occassions dropped it on our hardwood floors. I'm impressed with the phone and T-mobile as a provider. They have excellent customer service. You actually speak to someone and who speaks English as their first language.",4
"Just absolutely awful

I have owned Motorola phones in the past and they've all been terrible. I knew I shouldn't have gotten the Razr, but it was a special deal and I had lost my good Samsung phone. So, I got suckered in.Looks great, performs horribly.1. The camera stopped working inside of a few days and all the pics came out as a blurred mess.2. Reception was horrible, and I've never had reception probs with T-mobile.3. Sound quality is terrible. I couldn't understand people. Think of the teacher from Charlie Brown. (Muaa waa wa waaaa waa)4. It says you have 4 new messages when there is only one.5. The response time when you press a button is up to two seconds.6. The volume knob is in a bizarre, hard to get to place in the upper part of the flip.Do yourself a favor and say as far away from any Motorola product as possible, and if you get suckered in... you'd BETTER buy the insurance plan, because it's not if.. .it's when. (For me, it lasted about 2 months before completely falling apart.)",0
"Fashion over Function (or If it were free, then maybe...)

I must admit to being a gadget-freak, so when I saw the RAZR, I just knew I had to pick one up right away. I was really impressed with its size, weight, and large, bright display. However, it was constantly confused about when it was being charged and when it wasn't. The ""charging"" indicator would light up when I unplugged the phone from the wall, and would go out when I plugged it in. There were other interface quirks that started to get on my nerves after a few weeks of use. It also eventually wouldn't hold a charge for longer than an hour. I assume it was just my phone, and would spend the time to fix it if I otherwise really liked using it. Unfortunately, the user interface on the phone is annoying, particularly when compare with Sony Ericsson's - the RAZR is missing profiles (i.e. ""change all these settings at once when I'm in my car, home, etc.), has often used functionality buried under layers of menus, confusing icons and menu item text, etc. This all might be tolerable if the phone were free (with service), but the hefty price tag is definitely not worth it.",1
"Okay Phone

I also wrote a review for the black one!! Ordered this on through tmobile and ordered the black one from Amazon w/Cingular service because my contract w/Tmobile is about to be up!! They are both very nice looking phones, but very lacking on freatures..you would think Motorola would be up to date buy now but they are still lacking!!Also, I read wear someone said they have the buzzing noise I have it too and tmobile has a new phone out to me now and I dont have the bluetooth option on, so hopefully the new phone will fix the problem if not I'm really gonna be pissed! I thought Cingular would be better than Tmobile with customer service but they are not, couldnt even get my phone to work and they kept telling me the phone was defective but it wasnt(was told there towers werent regestering new sims, why the activation dept. didn't know this is beyond me, tech support told me this)so I had to wait about 2 days before I could even used, had a bunch of other problems with just 1 day of service with Cingular so I decided to cancel my Cingular service. All in all it's a very nice looking phone, the black does look better than the silver but I would choose Tmobile just for the 1 year contract!I see where people are having a problem with the noise in this phone, I'm on my 3rd one from tmobile and the buzz is still there...this phone sucks if I could get my money back I would. If you are considering buying this save your money the only thing good about this phone is the looks, features and everything else is very basic. Waste of money!",2
"Just got it

This is my third cell phone in as many years. The large color display is bright and clear. It's so sweet for watching music clips. I love it. I haven't found any downside to this phone yet especially at the price I got it for.",4
"PerFect Phone at The Time ! A+

ProsSmall SlickLoudSturdy ""Dropped about 5 times ""Number contactsBluetoothVoice DialingTalk timeStylishPrice $200 when I got it "" think now it free ""ConsCamera "" it phone what do you expect ""Jubrilwww.jubril.com",4
"Motorola Quality Control and Service Problems with RAZR V3, T-Mobile Backtracking on Promises

I recently purchased the RAZR V3 with T-Mobile as the service provider. I have had my phone for ten days and it does not work. The first problem was that the box contained the information materials in a foreign language with no US contact numbers or user information in English. The quick guide was in Spanish. After the initial charge, the battery went dead and the charger will not recharge. The charger gets very hot and smells like something is burning when plugged in. With no US contact numbers I finally Googled the Motorola service number. It landed me in Argentina where several calls produced promises to send the information materials, charger and battery replacement. Nothing ever showed up. On a return call to the folks in Argentina, the Motorola service rep could find no record of our previous conversations. So I am back to square one and still unable to use my phone.To make matters worse, when I gave the Motorola folks the serial number of my phone which I purchased online here in the United States, they responded that they had no record of any such serial number and that the phone was definitely not registered in the United States. This raises serious questions about Motorola's claim to quality control as well as to the on-line vendors who sell these phones. If the serial numbers are not registered, could these be ""pirated"" spin-offs? Motorola did say they would honor the warranty even without a valid US registered serial number, but so far this has not helped me to start up my phone service. In the meantime the clock is ticking and I am accruing the T-Mobile monthly charge without having the benefit of any use.As for the phone (during the brief period it had a charge), I must agree with other reviews on the weakness of the vibrating function and the seemingly poor quality of the camera. The rest of the phone seemed fairly user-friendly to me compared to the Nokia I had (coupled with the awful service from Cingular).The major disappointment is that Motorola would permit such a lapse in quality control. Their equipment should be ready to be up and running once it arrives and gets its initial charge. Everyone at Motorola and T-Mobile is showing a lot of sympathy for the problem. However, I would prefer fewer expressions of good-will to just getting my phone in good working order. This is yet to happen. In the meantime I continue to wait, and wait, and wait.All I can advise others who might be considering purchasing the Motorola RAZR V3 online is ""Caveat Emptor""--Let the Buyer Beware!Since I wrote this, T-Mobile promised to send me a replacement battery and charger by UPS-Express. After many more days of waiting, the equipment never arrived. After calling and e-mailing T-Mobile many times, I finally got through to someone who then said that the replacement items were never sent and furthermore stated that they would not be sent. They said a non-working phone was not their problem. They were fulfilling their commitment by providing service, regardless of whether the phone worked or not. I have been unable to use this phone with the service for over two weeks now.So much for the alleged ""great"" service of T-Mobile.You are on your own here, and this company could care less about you! Go to a company that puts their customers first and honors their promises and commitments.NOTE: Star rating is listed as 5. Should be 1.",4
"do not buy this phone!

This phone is clearly a marketing gimmick. The worst reception ever on a cell phone. I have had other phones(all Nokias)that did not have all the bells and whistles of this phone, but I actually received phone calls. If you live in an area that does not have the greatest reception, you will really regret this purchase. I hope I save one poor soul from this phone.",0
"Thin, but large in other dimensions

The Razr phone is a great marketing blitz. It's about as thin as a PDA, but not quite. It's actually thicker than my palm pilot. But the RAZR is also about the same SIZE (height/width) as my PDA. So if you want to carry around a slightly thicker version of your PDA and call it a phone, then the RAZR is the phone for you. Otherwise I strongly recommend looking at other phones, such as the Samsung 335, which easily slips into your pocket without being noticed.",1
"Best phone I ever had!

Best phone I ever had! And I have had them all. Been a constant cell phone user since the Motorola Brick (1983-84)I think. In the six months I have had it, it has never dropped a call (T- mobile). I use about 2000 minutes a month and all calls are short (2-15 min.), I have made long calls also and had no problems there either.It has turned off three times since I have had it? not sure what causes this? I don't care what a phone looks like but it must work in my business and this one does everything I need.",4
"T-Mobile

I have had my RAZR for about six months now and won't elaborate on the positive and negative aspects of the phone, as that has been accomplished in other reviews.However, my experience with T-Mobile as a carrier has been awful, and worth noting here. I have had numerous issues with billing and statements--which is fine (to be expected in this industry), but the customer service reps are so offensive and accusatory, it makes me not want to call when I have questions. Perhaps that is T-Mobile's intent, in an attempt to reduce calls, but as a customer in good standing, I would expect Customer Service to be more open and available to questions--especially when, in many instances, upon closer inspection, their billing statement was shown to be erroneous.Put simply, T-Mobile's customer service is frustrating to work with--and when you are locking yourself into a contract for a year, that is not comforting at all.",0
"MOTO RAZR... PRETTY GOOD

My 5th cell phone in 7 years, this one isn't bad. Average bttry life, good reception, fairly quick processor and the Bluetooth works well in my Acura TL. But oooh that LCD in bright light simply vanishes! The keys are small and even with smallish hands I often hit more than one key. The speaker function is loud enough, but the clarity drops of as volume increases such that by the time you can hear it...you can't understand it! A tactile bump on the send and end buttons would have been a nice touch.Obviously, skinny is cool and the silver is nicer looking than the black (unusual). None of my myriad of prior chargers work with the RAZR despite being manufactured by the same company! I strongly recommend that you purchase a genuine MOTOROLLA charger...esp for your car, since many of the knockoffs don't allow you to charge and call at the same time!I wish the text and numbers could be made larger (I'm into reading glasses now) and I really wish the icon for battery strength/charging was large enough to see...or at least have sufficient contrast to do so! AND, they should have damped the flip door so it doesn't SLAM shut. Vibration mode barely perceptible...that's BAD! Lastly, the lighting on the keys at night is marginal at best.WHY CAN'T YOU BUY A SIMPLE CELL PHONE ANYMORE!! WHY THE RIDICULOUSLY AWFUL CAMERA and VIDEO FUNCTION?! For $150.00 you can get a great stand alone SMALL GOOD digicam by any of a half dozen brand names. Talk about crappy and worthless addons! Even with all this, I do like the RAZR and I'd give it a 3.75 of 5. Not because it's all that good...it's just that all the rest are mediocre too.~JEF~",3
"This is cool as all, but not perfect

I use the Tmobile service in the DC/Balt area, and the service is really good.The phone is cool. However, its operating system is kinda weird. It just does not feel like the GUI on the old Sprints I am used to using. The ""back"" key feels out of place. The menus do not feel as intuitive. The VGA camera is useless. The video feature is fine, though. I would like the ability to associate pics with incoming calls but maybe I am ignorant.The phone feels fine in my hands. The keys feel ok, not as bad as some would make you think.But it looks cool, feels cool, sounds good, and I like it. I don't really expect my cell phone to replace my laptop or do whatever else the technorati want.",3
"fancy phone but not good

I've own this phone for 2 months and felt quite disappointed. The phone looks beauty and cool. However, since it is too thin and wide, the feeling in hand is not so good. As everybody knows, the battery sucks. With wired ear bud, it may support talk time from 2 hours to 3 hours at most. But with bluetooth ear bud, most of the time, it can only have 1.5-hour talk time. But when you use BT ear bud, the phone automatically disable all the customized the ring tones, so that you have no way to know who's calling you from the ring tones. The only good thing of this model over my old V300 cell phone is the mini USB port which let me easily download/upload pictures and ring tones from my computer. But the software is not come with the phone. Same as V300, you still have to buy the software. Luckily, you save the money for the data cable, if you have a digital camera or camcorder which uses the same mini USB cable.",1
"Don't buy it if you are a techie

I've bought the Razr V3 and the Samsung t809 from t-mobile.Other than being thin, razr has no outstanding features.- Screen is not sharp- An ugly looking hard to use menu with old looking text and images, my old Ericsson t68i had a better looking interface- You are not able to manage your contacts in a good way- You cannot delete all contacts from the SIM or from the phone so if you make a phonebook transfer from your SIM you are stuck with duplicate a contact list.- Although the USB interface is universal, you cannot use it because the phone doesn't come with any software. You have to buy it from Motorola.",0
"Good looking fun phone with a couple issues...

I've had a lot of fun with this phone so far. I get all sorts of comments on it which is always a fun conversation starter and I love the bluetooth technology (although I have yet to figure out how to use it to the best of its capacity!) For a high end phone though it does have a couple of problems. First off, it is a little hard to hear people through this handset even when you have the volume adjusted to its highest (7). I find this the most irritating. I heard people alot better on my old crapy Nokia. The second thing, also volume related, is the speakerphone. It is not loud enough for you to actally put down the phone, so you are stuck holding the phone close to your face anyways just to hear the person and then close to your mouth when you speak so the other person can hear you. Kind of a waste of ""speakerphone"" right?Other than that I can't complain about this phone. It takes great pictures, has really fun ringtones, and is just oh so cool to look at!",3
"Owned this phone for about 2 month now

It's my observation that I often give better reviews to products when I write a review shortly after the purchase. I believe many others have this tendency as well. After using this phone for about 2 months, I hope this review will reflect more on the actual product rather than the initial euphoria after the immediate purchase.Anyway, on to the review. The best feature of this phone is the design. This is one of the few phones which you can actually put into your front shirt pocket without feeling too dorky at work, which is a great thing. The phone is also very light and stylish. A definite attention grabber in more rural areas. The biggest problem with this phone is the reception. Unfortunately, since reception is the top of my list as a metric to judge phones, this phone fails miserably at that. At the end of the day, I kept my old Motorolla phone from Verizon as my business cell phone. It later does work in many places that the Razr would not.As with other recent cell phones, this phone comes with the standard Video/Camera features. To be honest I have never really used the video feature in any of my phones. The Camera feature can be useful if you travel alot (use it record road names, signs, etc). It does not work well at night though. Other than the design, the most useful feature I found on this phone would be the speaker phone. I don't like to wear headsets, so I use this feature all the time and use the phone like a walkie talkie when I am alone. The phone comes with 1 golf game, which I have not really played.In addition to poor reception, I see that many reviewers complain about the battery life and the ringer volume. I do find the ring volume to be somewhat low, and the battery lasts about 2 days for me on a full charge.*Cellphone etiquette* - I don't want to sound preachy but I am simply amazed by the lack of cellphone etiquette some people exhibit in this country. In other civilized nations it would be considered rude to scream into your cellphone on a crowded train/bus or inside restaurants. Many people do that here, which annoys everyone (even the ones who are doing just that!)",2
"Great phone... read on

I've had my RAZR for a month now. After reading other amazon.com user reviews, the biggest correction I would give is that, in fact,-it is very simple to change ring styles. From my home menu, I have my 'right' button set as a shortcut to my ringstyles, and from there I can quickly switch between all ring styles. To switch from ""vib then ring"" to ""silent"" takes me 4 steps: open phone, press 'right', press 'right' again, close phone. Something else I'd like to argue:-to turn off the sound in your games, regardless of your phone settings, do Menu>Settings>JavaSettings>AppVolume>-volume is just fine for me (and in fact, the speaker runs the whole width of the phone- meaning theres no 'magical spot' where it sounds better.)When I was looking for a phone, these were my criteria:-Small, light, and nifty looking (check)-Quad band for international calling (check)-bluetooth for wirless headset (check)-speaker phone for hands free talking (check)-camera phone for random pictures (check)-mp3 ringtone to have dazling ringtones (check)Other things which I like:-5 Alarms, and it has a SNOOZE button!-Long battery life,-ability to switch ring styles while the phone is closed, (try it! when the phone is closed, hit either of the volume keys to bring up the ring styles menu, then hit the smart key to cycle through the styles, then hit either of the volume keys again)-recording of memos and phone convos by pressing and holding the Voice Key-Large number buttons makes pressing them easyThings that bug me:-While the headset is plugged in and you are in a call, and the phone is closed, when you remove the headset (on purpose or accidentaly,) it hangs up the call.-Motorola phones need seperate entries for seperate phone types in the phone book, even if its of the same person. (ex: dad home, dad cell, dad work, dad fax, etc...)-The external screen cannot be personalized indepentendly of the main screen. Also, you can't see the date from the external screen.-Only 10 names are saved in dialed calls, and 10 in received calles (which includes both received <em>and</em> missed.) My previous phone had 3 lists of 20 entires each: dialed, received, and missed.However, those minor things that bug me are nothing compared to the features that I wanted and are offered. If you do your research and know what to excpect from the RAZR, you will not be disapointed.",4
"Form Over Function

I'm on my second Razr in three months of ownership. The first one malfunctioned after a day in my pocket, and I had to send it in under warranty. The keyboard was all locked except for the on/off button--I was told by Moto that this is a malfunction that they get frequently. So the first thing I'd mention is little durability. Second, it's a bit buggy and awkward to navigate. For example, if you want to turn your phone on vibrate in a meeting and it is on a ring mode, there is no quick way to do it, and more importantly no silent way to do it. You must click approximately three buttons to go from ""Loud"" ring mode to ""Vibrate"" mode, and each click involves a noise equal to the ring setting at the time. So if you're called into a quick meeting at work with your phone in your pocket, and it's not already on silent or vibrate, you either have to embarrass yourself by making noticeable loud technology noise, or you better pray no one calls.Another problem I have had with both Razr's I've owned is the retention of data in games. It came prepackaged with a Golf game, that unpredictably and periodically deletes all settings and progress you've made--I still like the game so I've built up my character a bunch of times, but it would've been nice to be able to keep my character for longer than a week. Another consideration regarding java / gaming apps is that there is no way to turn off sound on the application, i.e., the only way you can do it is within the game itself. It makes noise even if you have all functions on your phone on silent. And if that game plays music every time you turn it on, well then, you can never play when you're supposed to be quiet--there's no work-around to this.Another minor quibble I have is the proprietary head set, if you lose your headset, then you're going to have to search and pay a premium for a new one. The phone is also very very slow. There is a 0.5 to 1.5 second lag with every key you press, so say you need to open up the contacts, search for a name, open the name, then dial a number, you're looking at about 5 to 10 seconds minimum to begin to connect. This is a far cry from my old LG, which response time was virtually instantenous. The process to do a three way call is cumbersome and time consuming as well, with noticeable lag in between each step, and you can't link the calls until both are connected.On the bright side, however, is that the phone is super thin and fits very very well into my pocket. It feels as if it's built sturdy. It's plenty loud and I never seem to have a problem holding a audible conversation. And seems to get pretty good reception.All-in-all it's a great ""phone,"" and although packed with features, it's downsides can outweigh the potential upsides of the features, and as such it's not such a great ""toy."" I'd only recommend this phone for someone who could really get a lot of utility from an ultrathin phone (e.g., someone who's carrying a lot of crap in his/her pocket).",2
"The New Motorola RAZR V3 Won't Cut Into Your Wallet! It SIZZLES with FEATURES!

I've had so many poor experiences with cell phones, that I'm finally thrilled to own a phone that meets almost every need I have! In addition to having about 90% of the features that I require in a nice phone, the Motorola RAZR V3 is extremely attractive and is very affordable. The phone does NOT feel like a toy and I don't think you'll have to worry about breaking it with great usage. It's a Motorola phone that has been designed to deliver all of the ""goodies"", but focusing on quality.I've experienced only 4 calls being dropped in a 4 month period. The clarity of calls is unsurpassed, as far as my experience goes, and the controls on the side of the phone (volume, etc.) make it simple to make changes to your current call. You won't be fumbling around and you'll find yourself wondering how you could have ever carried a different style flip phone in the past!Everyone has certain features that they like to have in a cellular phone-some many focus on ring tones, while others require that their phone have a speaker phone. Choosing a good phone can be frustrating and often quite confusing. It helps to listen to others who have already bought the phone and are now locked into whichever Cellular Phone Agreement that applies to them.As far as design is concerned, the V3's surpasses the typical clamshell design and raises the bar to a higher level with the impressive aluminum construction. You'll enjoy a very large color display (176 x 220)with 220,000 colors-yes, 220,000 colors! The outside cover has a full color display (98 x 80)and will allow you to see Caller Information, Photos, Signal Strenth and the Time! With too many features to tell you about, you'll find most all of the phones features and on-screen menus by utilizing the sleek 5-way center button on the backlit control panel!The price through Amazon and through some other sites are incredible. I tried getting the same phone through the provider I have and it was about $99.00 on sale. I chose to purchase it online and agreed to sending in the Rebate-which was promptly sent to me.The phone is not perfect. If you buy a Motorola RAZR V3 and have any problems with service or the phone, contact the seller or the service provider. There is ALWAYS a chance of getting a ""Lemon"", but don't let that totally discourage you!",4
"I would wait for the Razr2

My husband and I both got the Razr for Christmas last year,since our cell phone provider did not carry the phones we had to have them unlocked so they would work on our system. I loved this phone, then one day the screen stopped working, it would still ring and let you dial and then it turned off by itself and would not turn back on at all. I sent it back to Motorola since it was under warranty, but they refused to fix it since they say it had water damage (it is humid here in Florida but that should not affect a phone of this caliber) so my husband got the Razr Black and gave me his silver, which broke a month ago, this time it was the wiring in the flip part of the phone, this was covered and was fixed by Motorola, however I did not know this but when they fix it they relock it and now I cant use it on my system. I would wait until they work out the kinks in this phone, I have owned alot of Motorola phones and have never had this many problems. It is nice looking and has some good features, it also worked great while we were traveling in Europe and did not drop calls as often as some of my past phones.",1
"very nice

One of the better phones Motorola has put out in the past three years. Works well, great large screen, good battery life even when using bluetooth.Cons:Itap predictive text.Screen while _large_ isn't as nice as similarly equipped Samsungs.Buttons don't 'feel' like they are working in a normal way and it takes a bit of getting used to.",3
"Sleak Design but poor voice quality

I bought this phone two months ago, phone looks very nice but the voice quality is very poor, voice clarity is good with Head phones, Earlier I had a V300 phone, compared to it most of the features and menus are same, except it has a bluetooth. The battery life comes a maximum of three days. It can not be charged while using head phones and viceversa because it has common socket for both.",2
"Good one

Overall, V3 is good. I dont say it is the best. No doubt, it has the looks. It is sleek, not small. Camera is ok, a lot better than most of the phones. Good bluetooth and speaker phone. Cannot compare it with PDA phones, but will definitely satisfy its customer. It has an awesome big screen. Easily fits in the pocket. The touchpad is flat and comfortable. It is not delicate as it looks.The charger and the headset has the same jack. Only one can be used at a time. It is better to have a bluetooth headset.T-mobile service is better than Cingular.",3
"Some bad but mostly good........

I'll start off by saying i got a great deal on this phone ($75) so i'm definitely happy with my purchase. For me there are 2 main drawbacks with this phone.The first was noted by another reviewer which is there is no silent way to go from having the ring on to turning it off as it rings at each regression from level 5 to silent, you can't turn it from ringer to silent another way. You can just turn the phone off but thats annoying too since you cant see what you missed.The other main drawback is that the volume is wayyyy too low. When i'm in any sort of social setting I have a real problems hearing what the other person is saying, even at a mildy busy bar with no music on, just the general activity in the bar is enough to have me straining.But that being said I do enjoy the phone, I can usually find some place quiet enough or step outside and i'm in the habit now of fiddling witht he ring volume before i go somewhere quiet or just turn it off when i get in. It's not that big of a deal. I have no problems with anything else, i find it easy enough to navigate and don't notice a lag time when going through the menus. It seems to be really sturdy and looks nice and i never notice it in my pocket. It is so ridiculously thin!! Although some people think it looks really wide when you hold up their phone to it, theres usually about a 1cm difference in width and a 1/2 cm difference in height, hardly worth mentioning. its got a cool camera that takes good pictures and overall i really enjoy it, and at $75 i dont regret my purchase at all. If I had paid $200, $300 or $400 I wouldve been a bit bothered.If I couldve i wouldve given it a 3 1/2 stars since 3 starts is a bit low....",2
"Good Phone, Decent Service

The phone is decent and pretty good. The service is ok. People are just not doing their research when they purchase items. I've done my research and have used this phone for 2 months now.The phone pretty much does everything I want it to do which for the most part is act as a phone. Speakerphone works well, Bluetooth headset works well.The negatives that I'm hearing about this phone are just not true or people are being unreasonable.1. Bad camera - So what!!! This phone was designed to be a phone. Not a digital camera. Even considering that, the resolution is not bad if you set the resolution to high. If you want good pictures get a digi cam.2. Short video - Give me a break. Again get a digital camcorder. I can record around 70 seconds with my Razr. You just need to set the file limit to NONE.3. Flimsy and fragile phone. With any electronic equipment, if you drop it, it will break. Take a laptop, and drop it from the desk. Something is gonna break too.4. Buttons on the outside of the phone - Lock the phone. Same thing happens with candy bar phones but you don't hear them complaining.5. Short battery life - All phones with a color LCD screen require a recharge after a few days, not just Motorola. If you don't like it, get and old monochrome phone.6. Multiple entries for one name - Again not true. You just need to configure it. Plus since my pda has Bluetooth as well (and most newer pda's do), I just beam the contact from my pda to the raza and it automatically adds the phone entry.An actually negative that I don't like about the phone is the fixed 5mb of memory. Motorola should have utilized some sort of removable memory. Yes, the manual sucks and doesn't say much but who reads the manual. Plus if you can't figure out something, that's what google is for.I swear I don't work for Motorola. I just get irritated with peoples bitchin cause they didn't figure out how to use the phone and expecting a device to do it all. Specially since this phone was free with only a 1 year contract.",3
"RAZR for T-Mobile

Good phone, okay T-mobile service coverage and signal quality.I am originally a Verizon customer, and used the Motorola C343 'el brickie'. Verizon is way more expensive, but then CDMA has better signal quality and their network has better coverage. After a few insanely expensive phone bills on Verizon I'm willing to put up with the rare dropped calls, and having to repeat a few words now and then on T-mobile. So far customer service has been good, though there is a wait, and not all of it is available 24 hours, unlike Verizon.Compared to the C343, the Razr is many times better! and acts the part of a premium phone. It has much quicker recharge, fast GUI response time, actually has a real alarm clock, takes photos and *movies*. The aluminum/metal alloy construction is very solid, and tolerances very tight. As many have noted, Motorola's GUI interface is slightly less intuitive than Nokia or Samsung, though previous owners of Motorola phones wont have problems understanding the Razr GUI.Keep in mind that Motorola is about to refresh their phones. The USA CDMA Razr is about to be released, and should be very close to the already released Korean CDMA Razr. This phone features 1.3Mpixel, charge stand connector, much more flash ram (64MB vs 5Mpixels, so that real MP3 can be played.",3
"Great Phone for T-Mobile!!!

T-Mobile's Motorola Razr V3 is awesome!!! Slim, sexy design, video capture which Cingular's does not currently have, bluetooth, speakerphone, internal antenna, nice screen colors, good sound quality, decent vga camera for a phone - what's not to like? The only thing I could think of which isn't really a problem once you get used to it is the operating system doesn't seem as user-friendly as Samsung, Nokia or LG but once you get used to it it is fine!!! You won't be disappointed with this phone so just get it!!! Yes, Razr V3X is coming out with a 2 megapixel camera and speaker independent voice recognition and 2 way video calling but from what I understand it will be a little bigger and I couldn't wait that long...",4
"New phone after Ericsson

I have had the phone for a month and like it. The reception is much better, the signal does not break anymore in the places it used to. The design is neat, both front panel and overall size. I use holster to carry it and does not take much space. I have an Ericsson bluetooth headset and the volume is so high that I keep both the phone and the headset at their minimum. The speaker is also very loud, I have to lower the volume after switching to it.What it lacks in comparison with Ericsson is convenience of voice labels: each label is individual, so I have to invent different labels for cell phones of my friends (for Ericsson I had to say friend's name and 2 seconds later - one of three words: ""home"" or ""work"" or ""mobile""). I also miss the button ""C"" - Delete from Ericsson, I think Motorola's navigation is not that convenient. A tool to write melodies would not hurt as well, for now I have to write melodies on Ericsson-68i and pass them to RAZR through bluetooth.",3
"Customizable and pretty, but SLOW and has too many useless features.

Pros:1. Customizable menu and home screen. You can choose what menu items the soft keys shortcut to, and make ""menu"" + ""[number]"" shortcuts to other submenu/specific things.2. It *feels* sturdy (because of the aluminum casing), but I don't know if it actually is. I haven't dropped it yet to find out.3. I GUESS the mini external screen is useful since it shows the time, battery, signal, caller ID, and whether you have any new text messages.4. You can directly adjust the volume with special buttons on the side of the phone withouth having to go through the menus.5. Buttons are pretty easy to press.Cons:1. SLOW SLOW SLOW interface. I can't type text messages at the same fast speed I used on my old Nokia 3390 because the letters don't even show up on the screen fast enough to keep up with my fingers. And the screen takes 1/4 - 1/2 second to light up when you open the phone.2. Screen is brighter for my left than for my right. (If you close one eye at a time while looking at the screen normally, you'll see the difference.) This makes it so that it feels like I'm looking through 3-D glasses or something when I'm just looking at the screen. This might be less annoying for other people than it is for me though.3. Missed Call Log does not list each missed call! If someone called you 10 times, it only says when the last time was. This might be a problem if you get 10 missed calls from 2 people. Who called 9 times and who called once?4. Mini external screen is pretty pointless. Doesn't even show the date.5. Somewhat overcomplicated menu hierarchy.6. With the T9 text predictor, if you choose the wrong word but don't notice and keep typing, you can't go back and change the whole word; you have to delete the whole thing and type it all again.7. Ringtone compose is pretty dumb. Doesn't use normal musical durations.8. The ""MotoMixer"" is the most pointless feature ever, unless you feel the need to be able to mix techno beatz on your cell phone.9. Can't get the backlight (and thus the screen) to stay on/visible for more than 60 seconds.I would say DO get this phone if:1. You want your friends to ooh and ahh at your new phone2. You want to be able to mix techno beatz on your phone3. You haven't been able to find another phone that'll let you customize the main screen buttons to your liking.and DON'T get this phone if:1. You're picky about speed2. You want a detailed missed call list3. You're picky about the eye-to-eye screen brightness discrepancy thing.",2
"Over priced-Overrated

I would have been able to rate this phone higher if it had more features. The best thing about the phone is the bluetooth capability,the size, and the great sound capability. However, there are several draw backs which include the short battery life. I couldn't go the entire day without needing a charge. I guess you pay the price for the size because it requires the battery to be small as well. Also, the menu on the motorola is not user friendly. If you don't use the voice command, you practically have to pull over to find the number to dial. Also, you cannot utilize multiple numbers and distinctive rings for a contact unless you save it to the phone and not the SIM card. Bad idea. If something ever happened to your phone, you'd lose a lot of information. If this phone was $100, I'd say buy it in a heart beat. Anything over that........not worth it.",2
"JUNK - stay away

I'm on my second one from t-mobile. The first one was okay at first and then reception continued to get worse and worse. Screen would go blank at times. I've had the second one for about a month and it's beginning to do the same thing. I've never had a Motorola phone before so I don't know if it's them or just the razr. I think I'll stick with Samsung and Nokia though for now on.",0
"overrated

I got this phone when it first came out. Yes I still have it and it still does work but...it needs too many changes to be a good phone. The battery life is horrible and I only get a few days out of it. If I am using the camera the battery dies WAY too fast. The keypad is just too small for texting. My daughter has the same phone and I've noticed our reception is very different. Sometimes she can get service but I can't or vice versa. If and when I get another phone, I will get something better next time and not go with a fashion trend.",1
"OK cell phone

I have been using this cell phone for 2 month. It is pretty good. The only disadvantage I can see is the battery life, which is about 3 or 4 days. Other than that it is good. It is thin. It has got a camera. I am satisfied with it.",3
"Decent Phone

The Motorola Razr V3 has become an extremely popular phone in the past year, and wanting to keep up with the trends I decided to buy it, and try it out. I've had it for a couple of months now and I haven't had a major problem with it. Only a couple of minor glitches, like for example, it is very sensitive to being dropped, the screen will go blank for a couple of seconds, and the other glitch happened once when I was using the web browser, it froze, and for some weird reason it affected my mp3 ringtones not wanting to play them stating there was an error, but I restarted my phone, and it was back to normal.Special Features: VGA 4x zoom camera, video playback, bluetooth, web browser.Pros: Sleek Design, Silver Metallic finish, Large colorful screen, Keypad, Good soundCons: Battery Life, Fragile, No video captureOverall: I'm pleased with my razr. It's Not Such a bad phone, but it does have its flaws.",3
"Razor Software Issues

I wanted a good cellphone that didn't give me the feel of carrying handcuffs on my belt and the Razor is good in that regard. The downside of that feature is that if you forgot what pocket you put it in you will have a hard time finding it when it rings.I am lucky that I have pointy fingers because the small size means a small keyboard for dialing. The software from Motorola to allow it to talk to my XP OS, particularly the driver must be hidden well or I am more computer illiterate than I thought. Motorola's website is a maze of marketing and help screens. The voice command feature on the Razr is inconsistent. I am with T-Mobile that requires the phone to provide the voice command technology. When I was with Sprint they had a web base voice dial that was reliable. Obviously, there is a reason I am not with Sprint but that is a different story.If you want a good bread and butter phone that is very compact Razr does the job, just do your homework as to what other expectations you may or may not have. Its a bit pricey, but you already knew that.",2
"Wonderful

I got this phone from t-mobile they had a buy 1 get 1 free deal so I decided why not. So far this has been the best phone! It's charge lasts forever and reception is fabulous, people tell me they can't even tell Im on a cell phone. The speaker phone works perfect, as well as the hands free set it comes with. I would recommend this phone anytime to anyone",4
"Impressive cell phone

I like this phone a lot more than I thought I would.Pros:The first thing I liked about the phone is the way it feels. It has a solid metal feel and a nice snap when it shuts. I expect it to hold up for a long time.Although this is my first Motorola phone, I find the menus and functions easy to navigate.The Razr V3 has enough options for me that I use it almost like a PDA. The alarm clock feature is great since I can set lots of different alarms and enable/disable them and even assign different ringtones to each of them. It has a datebook with popup reminders. It also has limited browser capability. Of course, it has the usually features such as extra information on the people in the phone book, text messaging, changing wallpaper, speed dial, notepad, etc.It accepts mp3 and other music files as ringtones.Cons:The reception is no better than other cell phones on the T-Mobile network. Since it is a quad-band phone, I expected more.The camera is only marginally useful. The 15-second video is even more useless. The quality is poor, expecially in low light.The manual should contain much more information. The phone is better than what the manual projects.Suggestion: Get the phone and get the Bluetooth accessories. The Bluetooth headset has changed my life. I always used a headset anyway, but the Bluetooth is much better. (The HS850 is a very good match). Also get the Bluetooth (or at least USB) connection to the computer. This provides an interface between the phone and computer. I have made ringtones that sound very good (you get 5 megabytes of memory with this phone) and have transferred photos in both directions. I haven't use it yet to update the datebook, but I will definitely try it out.",4
"Great phone, but has some significant software glitches.

Pros:This is a really nice phone. I've had it for about 2.5 months now. Its a real eye catcher, the speaker phone is great, I typically have great connections made with calls, the screen is amazingly vivid, the pictures are fairly decent (as long is there is ample light) and overall its one the best phones I've ever owned. It is just simply, a really cool phone. But... (and there is always a but)...Cons:This being said, I've treated it perfectly, placed it in a leather case, never dropped it, so it's still in mint condition. This phone has its quirks; I'm tossing them off to be software glitches because one day it will do weird things and the next day it will be fine. However, recently, the phone seems to be slowly disintegrating. First, it was just an issue with calling the voicemail; the entire screen would go white, and the phone would reset. Oops. Well, you can deal with that occasionally. Then it would do that when you would answer a call. Again, this was occasionally, so manageable.Now I am dealing with a barrage of issues only 2.5 months into owning this. This is very concerning to me since im out 300 dollars if these problems don't fix themselves. I've heard the warranty for these phones through the phone carries is only 14 days. They know these phones have issues. Here is what happened to mine over the past 10 days... the blue light keypad doesn't light up anymore (which makes it impossible to press number in dim light areas since the keypad is all flat), the phone doesn't tell me when I have a voicemail, nor does it tell me when I get a text message, and the phone seems to have a small delay when opening things, like when you used windows 98 back in the day, calls are dropped and the screen goes white and the phone resets still occasionally. It's like a little child, I have to check up on it and it's becoming a major pain in the bum, but you still have to love it for what it becomes, a part of you.Neutral:Motorola has some user interface issues, like taking three plus menu clicks to write a text message or change the phone to silent, and super inconvenient ways to change basic settings. However, once you get a grasp of how the phone functions though, you can browse through the phone fairly easily. Just be prepared to take some time learning it.Summary:All this being said, it's a great phone (I just wish it would work like when I originally bought it), but I have friends that say they have similar issues sometimes as well, so these issues may be a problem with the phone. So, if you purchase, don't say I didn't warn you. Just get insurance on this, if you can. It's not worth it if you don't.So my final advise: Buy this phone, but ONLY if you can get insurance. I hope this helps.",2
"Do not buy this telephone

I bought my first RAZR in April 2005, and after ten days it completely stopped working. The supplier happily provided me with a replacement, but I am completely unimpressed. I bought it for its Internet capability, but it is unbelievably slow, and essentially useless for things like checking email. The sound quality is very bad; I strain to hear my callers constantly. The inside screen is impossible to see in anything but low light, gets gummed up easily, and the keypad is practically invisible unless you're shining a bright light on it (which makes it impossible to see the screen)! It randomly turns itself off. You can only store the last 10 calls received, instead of the 30+ my old lower-tech phone could. There's a reason why these phones are now being discounted and offered in special deals.",0
"Looks aren't everything.....

I bought the razr with having only looked at it online. It looks great and has several really neat features. But looks aren't everything! If you don't hold the phone just right (and not where it is comfortable) you can't hear the other person at all. Also, the buttons are flush with the phone which makes it very easy to mis-type a number or type something out of whack when sending a text. I am not overly impressed with this phone.",1
"Looks Cool but goes down hill from there with the basics

This phone has a sleek design and is a marvel of engineering but lacks usablity in navigating the menu to the point that I am returning mine. For example - you get a voice mail. If you press the ""mail"" icon on the phone it takes you to the ""Message Center"" - You then have to navigate down from create message, message inbox to the voicemail line and press a seperate button to call your voice mail box. Now after you listen to your voice mail you are still not done - you have to delete the text message that notified you of the voicemail. I have been spoiled by being able to press one button to listen to my voicemail hence te motivation for my return. As far as T-Mobile's quality as a Mobile carrier in the Austin TX area I would have to say that the call quality is much lower than Cingular and Sprint, I have found myself repeating converations over and over and drop more calls than I did in the early 90's. T-Mobile's plans are cheaper than the others, just recognize that there is a real reason for that.",0
"Almost ...does nt count.

I too was quite excited when I first got wind of this new Moto to follow the very popular V600. I was expecting some crazy innovations AND most of all the ability to record video and playback with sound. I am in a word, DISAPPOINTED.I have seen several other brands achieve this feat time and time again yet Motorola corp'is yet to develop and bring to market a phone capable of doing this simple task. YET the Moto V3 Razr remains one of the most popular handsets out there, it is superlight weight and far more comfortable than it looks at first glance. I do like this phone but my lack of video recording addition does not allow me to give it a rating higher than 3 at this time. Harsh but true. The Nokia 6620 is ugly compared to this, the new samsung (available in europe) is far superior with numerous features like optional black/white photography,attachable speaker,Matrix style sliding face etc...Moto surely can do better and give me the Razr upgrade before the end of 2005. Come on Moto,I still believe in you!",2
"Great Phone

Despite what everyone is saying I like this phoneSomeone said that there is going to be a V3x coming out for cingular which is a lieT-Mobile has pretty cheap rates and has good signal in DCAll of the reviews have complained about the price but it is a popular phone and it just got picked up by T-Mobile so what do you expectOverall its the best phone i have ever had",4
"Over Rated

It would have been nicer if Motorola described the MENU for this phone with a picture. I am constantly annoyed at seeing the AOL logo ""jiggle"" on the main menu, as if to say ""pay attention to me."" Not actually a stress reducing method, specially when you need to make an urgent phone call - and get all these ""jiggles"".Furthermore, the phonebook entries are not multi-levels. I liked my old Sony-Ericson which allowed by NAME to hold multiple entries and to assign a DEFAULT number. Here, you must scroll through three times as many numbers because the HOME, WORK and CELL numbers are all on the main phonebook listing. I prefered having just the name show, and the default able to be called without having to flip through. For example, your friend Nancy is better on the WORK phone rather than HOME phone, but you want to hold all three numbers. RAZR requires you to flip through work home and mobile numbers. That is three times more than if you just flipped through name and defaulted into a second level of numbers under name. More work for you to do.That makes this phone a cheap, over rated phone.More over, the documentation provided by T-Mobile is poorly put together. There is a lack of proper captioning and headings. When I read other manuals, other companies take more time and provide better organization of content to their features. It appears that Motorola just dumped all the features into a plain text document, then printed it. No effort was made to group the material into user friendly reading.Again, this sloppy organized manual makes the phone over rated.So, what else?The thin look is compensated by a WIDE WIDE inch line. So, it takes just as much pocket space. It is just flat and wide rather than THICK and narrow. And the buttons change values as to what has been selected. I was better off with SELECT and CANCEL buttons preset. These change and get confusing. Adds to more stress for me.Again, over rated as to its design.The .3 Meg Camera photo again is over rated. It is NOT a meg,and that means a great deal. .3 Meg is nothing. Does nothing for me. I found out the hard way ... I used the camera and cannot use the photos. A waste of my money to buy this camera.Over rated.And how about the Blue Tooth. Anther surprise. Not all blue tooth are the same. Did you spend a lot of time on your old phone with blue tooth. Well, get ready to double that time here with Motorola. Good luck taking advantage of Blue Tooth -- I just gave up.Over rated.I wish I could return this phone. (Can you guess???)",0
"quit buying based on appearance

I work at Tmobile and have seen nothing but problems with this phone from customers. Customer complaints range from very poor reception and sound all the way to poor battery and over heating (the cingular version actually burned peoples faces.) Do yourself a huge favor and reconsider any motorola purchase you are about to make. Class action law suit don't happen against companies for no reason. Motorola just doesn't know how to make a phone anymore. Forget the old phones you used to love. Motorola promises to bring the integrity back. I have heard that for a few years now. Don't count on it.",0
"The only good thing about this phone is the way it looks

I am quite disappointed with this phone, it is all about looks and it lack all sorts of functionalities. I cannot beleive how poor the software on this phone is designed, even compared to older Motorola products, like V330.The main issue I have with this phone, as well as with other Motorola phones that I have tried, is the way they organize their phonebook. There are separate entries for every phone number of a given contact person, that makes it very hard to enter all those phone numbers and to find them on the phone and also very hard to synchronize with other phones and/or PIMs like Microsoft Outlook.I wanted to transfer my old phone book from my old phone (Sony Ericsson T610) or my laptop to this new phone using the bluetooth connection and I ran into all sorts of problems. RAZR does not allow me to set the phone memory as the default location for phone number storage and the SIM card is too small to handle all my numbers. I talked to Motorola customer support and they said the only way to do complete transfer is to partially transfer the phone numbers from my old phone to SIM card, then transfer them to phone memory on RAZR and then erase the SIM card and reload with a second segment of my phone book in my old phone. The problem is that the only way I can erase the phone numbers on SIM card is one by one, for all 250 of them, unless I buy Motorola's $30 software!Phones are meant for making phone calls first and then for taking pictures and cool ring tones and slick looks etc. Seems like Motorola has left the essentials out of designing the software for this. I recommend against this Motorola phone . I am very unhappy with this phone, but now I am stuck with it for a year.",0
"Um......

I have one of these phones, and at first loved it. Than after a while, I started to loathe it. It's too skinny, and being an avid texter, I hate typing messages on the flat keyboard. I guess that I am biased towards black-berry type phones, but it's not as flashy as it seems. (By the way, I am 12, on my dads review. NOT AS COOL AS IT SEEMS.)",2
"It's okay

Phone looks good, has a good battery life, and the reception is good. The phone itself is very strong and sturdy (as sturdy as a half an inch piece of technology could ever expect to be). On the bad side, the ear piece volume is poor. After about a year my # and 9 key quite working. I have heard similar stories about the key functions, lights, etc. not working after some time, however most of these phones only have a shelf life of one to two years.",2
"Motorola RAZR V3 Phone

the phone is nice but i can never get much service in doors. i've hade the phone for a while and still have a hard time finding what i need to get to.",2
"BEWARE of Amazon Rebate!

I'm happy I finally made the switch from my 5 year old Samsung SCH 8500. I have just one complaint about the instrument - even at max volume, I can't hear too well in loud/crowded places. But my biggest complaint is that I never did receive the rebate from Amazon. I bought this phone in December 2005 and signed up for a 1-year contract with T-Mobile. I got an email in April saying that my submission for a rebated had been validated. I've tried emailing Amazon from the rebate website and also tried calling the toll free number several times. I now get a message that my rebate number is 'not valid'. Needless to say, I feel robbed. I'd much rather have stayed with Sprint (who I found to be much better than T-Mobile) and got the new Samsung phone that they started offering in February!",1
"Great phone, no problem, lightweight

I had heard so much negative about it..flimsy, low volume, slow-software, low signal strengths, etc..none of that. It's a wonderful phone. Volume is just fine, software is great (hey it's Motorola's generic software), and signal is great too). I bought it at Sams club kiosk (anyone can buy there without membership) for like $69, 1 yr comittment, and refund of activation in 3 months). No mail-in hassels..I get headaches from mail-in scams!",4
"It works

I've had 9 cell phones in the past 6 years, so I consider myself fairly knowledgable in this area.All things considered, this phone is pretty good. It's not perfect, but it works; what more do you want?Cons: As with other Motorola phones, the UI is not very intuitive. Also, the thinness of the phone makes it somewhat difficult to handle and cradle on my neck. Battery life is not as good as I'm used to with my Nokia phones.Pros: Voice quality is great. Reception is great in the Boston area with T-Mobile service. Bluetooth is nice. Screen quality is best I've ever seen on a phone.Highly recommend this phone.",3
"broken heart

I was pretty excited to get my new Razr - I was going to be a tech leader! It is cool, light, easy to carry in a pocket, and has lots of neat features that I don't really use. Then, 2 months later, it stopped working - I think the software had a problem and it would not start up. Cingular got right on it and sent a replacement. Then 2 months later, the replacement phone's keypad stopped working. Again, Cingular is sending a second replacement. I am so sad. I am going to give the 2nd replacement a try, but if it goes bad, I am going to have to change phones. I am not tied to my phone, but being without it for a week every other month is a bit much.",1
"Unwise investment - even if it is free!

This is by far the worst phone that has ever landed on my lap. My ancient Nokias are better than this piece of junk.To start, the phone gives a wide variety of programs to use and those that stand out are the outdated picture camera and AIM. Though AIM in my opinion is unsurpassed, it's outdated camera is far surpassed by other competition. This phone gives you a MP3 player, a video player, and all the goodies but the video recorder is horrid with a set limit of seconds and no easy straight way to upload songs and oh by the way, these are short clips not full-length cause of the memory of the phone is just that limited.The looks has to be up there but the phone itself doesn't come close to its exotic appearance. The overall phone lags enough for an easy notice, the phone DOES NOT EVEN COME CLOSE TO USER-FRIENDLY, and bottem line, getting this phone is going to piss you off more than make you smile.There is actually one quality that can be said and it's the reception. I've noticed RAZR's generally give decent reception on any given day on any given provider. So finally a good characteristic.The overall phone sucks. Bottem line and that's it. Not much more to say. It's so bad, you won't even feel slight happiness getting it for free. Horrible buy.",1
"Just hope your phone never quits working

I had been very happy with my Motorola phone until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"ear volume is too low

The 8-year old Qualcomm which my new Razr replaces has much better call reception than this clunker. I work in NYC, and I need good volume on the earpiece. The Razr volume is too low, and it wavers in and out. The voice reception is often distorted, even a block from my office, I can't hear my own secretary. The placement of the phone against the ear is uncomfortable, and even after two weeks of use, I still have trouble finding the ""sweet spot"" where volume is going straight into my ear. My hand makes mini circles left right, up down. Useless.Beautful things don't have to work, just look at Melania Trump. But a PHONE has to have AUDIO competence. I refuse to reward Motorola or T-Mobile for failing the 1st function of a phone. I'm taking it back and spending the $100 bucks on a bracelet which will also look beautiful without the headache.",1
"Trash!

As a professional who relies on his telephone for business affairs, this thing is junk.The exterior buttons on this super slim phone are constantly being pressed by accident and thereby changing volume and ring tones inadvertantly. Just removing from it the case will cause you to depress these buttons. The keyboard is so flat that it is impossible to ""feel"" the digits while you are driving, thus you need to take your eyes off the road to dial a new, non voice activated number.It's not user friendly and was designed for it's visual appeal and not for it's functionality. I'm going back to Sony Ericcson",0
"Thinner than Mary Kate and Ashley after a binge session!

I love my new RAZR. It's an upgrade from my sidekick, which was just a brick to talk on. I figured I could go do both, using the RAZR for voice, and sidekick for data.Unfortunately, T-mobile's customer service was so far below sub-par that you could throw a rock off the grand canyon and hear it hit bottom before reaching the depths of the hell that is their customer care system. 3 hours on hold is unacceptable even in India with outsourced tech support reading from a script.Anyway, onto the phone. I'm not going to read the specs off to you, if you navigated here on the big bad interweb, you're obviously smart enough to figure it out. Or your a bored housewife, or ex-felon, hell I don't care.The phone smudges a lot. It gets oily and dirty, that seems to especially be noticable on the center button of the arrowpad, though the non-convex hotkeys mitigate the problem somewhat. The screen and colors are rich. The stock ringtones are actually not bad, though being t-mobile a lot of them are thugged out gangsta. News for you t-mobile: we don't all live in the ATL, homey. It's a freaking Razr.....put some public domain classical music on there for all the lawyers and doctors out there. Also a picture of the Tmobile spokeswoman wouldn't hurt.....but I digress.It has video playback. That would be nice, except nobody else does, so it's not a huge deal. The camera shoots surprisingly well for a phone, though it doesn't compete to even a 50 dollar digital camera at this point, but camera phones are only used by washed out 20-somethings at rock concerts, and frat boys who think their hook-up of the evening isn't watching while she's faking it, so it's a moot point.It's a bit odd they left out the missed calls, instead lumping it in with the received calls and having a checkmark next to the ones you actually received. Not sure how I like that, except it reminds me of 3rd grade when the teacher put your name on the board with a checkmark if you were a bad boy.Sound quality is good, and speaker picks up more than most other phones: hats off to Motorola on that one.Did I mention it's thin? Sometimes I feel like I want to cut my wrists with it, but then I realize that it's a RAZR, which is a much edgier and trendier way of saying razor. Next time your emo kid asks you for a razor just buy them this phone instead, it may save their life. Note, if you did not understand what the hell I'm talking about in this paragraph, ask yourself 3 questions:Am I: Under the age of 45?Am I: A lawyer, doctor, or executive in a professional field requiring me to wear a suit?Am I or have I ever earned a 6 figure income as a: rap star, metrosexual bookstore owner, prostitute, or hairstylist?If you answered no to all of these questions, and still don't know what an emo kid is, this phone is far too trendy for you.In short, the Razr is overly trendy, but despite rumor its function matches its form, which is thinner than either Olson twin, and much sexier.",4
"don't listen to the whiners

This phone performs beautifully. Don't take the number of complaints at face value. It's sad that people are more likely to review an item only when they want to gripe about it. The average rating does not represent the typical customer experience.My Razr gets exceptional reception, it's very sleek and portable, has all the features i need, and a good battery life.",4
"Really good but not great

I've had this phone for over two years and I am really satisfied with my choice but there are some things that I wish would work better. I'll start with the negatives and then will provide the positives.The first thing I don't like about is how hard it is to see the screen outside. If I am outside and need to dial a number or even go through my directory, I have to create shade with my hand or go somewhere darker so I can read what is on the screenSecond, the battery issue. As some reviewers have mentioned, the battery doesn't last all that well once you approach the year mark. Mine did it about 10 months, that after a full charge overnight, I would use my phone for a couple of short phone calls 2-3 minutes each and would already have a single battery bar left. You can however find a replacement battery for about 5 bucks here on amazon (vs. the 40 bucks at the Cellular stores). I've had my replacement now for almost a year and no sign of going low (I also bough a second one as a back up).Third is the camera that comes with it. I know camera phones are not meant to be replacements for real cameras but the quality not good at all, not even for computer viewing. I would at least like a 1.3 megapix camera in it.I wish the speaker could be a bit louder for use in car as a hands-free option. It works fine if I switch to speaker phone indoors but not in the car. I had to go and get one of those Borg-looking bluetooth headsets.The Good...Excellent syncing capability (even on a Mac). The calendar, even the alerts transfered fine from my mac via bluetooth, no need to buy third party software. Also the address book transfered great, except for the fact that if a contact has more than one number (home, mobile, work, fax, etc) they get listed as separate entries on the phone but it is fairly easy to tell them apart by the icon next to it.Sleek thin design that fits perfect in a shirt or jacket without adding bulk or noticible weight to it.Love the memo/recording option.easy to import your own ringtones from your computer via bluetooth (of course if you are with verizon, they have crippled this option)",3
"cell phone

thanks",3
"The Louis Vuitton of Cell Phones

I bought this phone to replace an older model Motorola phone whose headset jack was failing to work. I love flashy, sparkly things, and this phone definitely draws attention! It works wonderfully, the sound is crystal clear, and I love the enormous viewing screen. I do wish the phone had a video recording option to go along with it's viewing option.One general negative about Motorola products (even expensive ones like the RAZR) -they should come with more than 3 ring tone options.",4
"T-Mobile Sucks!

Bought a plan through Amazon, never could get it to work. T-Mobile blamed the handset and Amazon could not replace it, thus cancel and reimbursed me for the HANDSET. T-MOBILE is charging me $300 for a service I never used: $30 for activation, $200 for cancellation and 2 months of service! After being helpless, they are trying to force me to stay with them by "" waving"" the the fees! If you buy, just pray everything works, because otherwise T-Mobile will make your life miserable for months.",0
"just a phone that cannot roam

I received this phone as a present, and while I'm grateful that my benefactor would bother to get me something so sleek and trendy, I would much rather have something simpler and more usable. This phone is small and sleek, but it's just a phone.I am a person who likes using phones based on their phonishness, smallness and unassuming natures. This phone is indeed phone-like and small, but few of its ringtones are of the kind that don't attract attention, which is indicative of its general overemphasis on useless bells and whistles. Two of these are lousy-quality pictures and expensive games that you can play online for free.Also, people give me way too much attention when I pull this phone out. They are all, ""Hey, look at your phone. It is just a stupid cell phone, but I will give you a lot of attention because you BOUGHT IT AT THE STORE."" It's embarassing.Most importantly, this phone is quite fickle when it roams. I am in the midwest and roam with it every day of my life. I find its roaming reception to be surprisingly unreliable. I am also perpetually unable to reach the mythical T-zone. I don't mind though, as I hear that the t-zone is a land of annoying ringtones.You should save your money by getting one of those free phone with subscription deals. I am a clumsy person who perpetually drops her phones into interesting places. My free phones have always been game and responded by not breaking or blemishing. My poor little razr is pretty scratched up, though, after only a month of use. But if you like being a cool-guy (there is no shame in this) with an annoying ringtone (there is shame in this), you should buy the razr.",2
"its excellent instead of some things

Well the phone is great. it has all the cool fixtures a kid could have. I've had this phone for 3 days now and its awsome. some things that arent good is that theres not alot of memory only 5mb... I could only have 2 songs for the mp3 player. The other thing is that the buttons on the outside of the phone are stubby and need to have some strenghth to press it..of course its not that bad because u dont use those buttons that much. another kool thing about my phone is that when u onlly have one signal on the phone and want to call somone, send a message, or even get on aim is that the signal gets to full. Another cool thing about the phone is aim. its really awsome to send messages to ur buddys.... of course the disadvantege of that is that it costs alot. The camera is good with a 4x zoom in. Of course the figures is really awsome. The really sucky thing is that u cant put more memory in the phone theres no memory card.",4
"Nothing special

I've had this phone for about a week after upgrading from a Samsung E105. I really can't see any features this phone has over that phone except for BlueTooth and the camera. It's thin, but bigger footprint and doesn't seem very durable. For the price, I'd say it's not worth it. May return it for one of T-Mobile's free Samsung phones.",1
"Good deal

Love flashy, sparkly things, and this phone definitely draws attention! It works wonderfully, the sound is crystal clear, and I love the enormous viewing screen. Love this phone. Highly recommend it.",4
"This phone is awful

This is, by far, the WORST phone I have ever owned! I've only had it for 5 months and already the battery is worn out and it is starting to malfunction. VERY disappointed! I will NEVER buy a motorola again! Don't waste your money on this garbage! I will stick to the LG brand, as I am going to have to shell out major $ for a new phone. BUYERS BEWARE!",0
"HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!I have had it for less than 30 days and the battery has already died on it. THe bluetooth accessory which cost me 60 bucks doesnt even work! I have had sprint phones, samsung phones etc....never a problem. This phone is junk! Motorola must be making bank on this phone. Its NOT USER FRIENDLY. THe buttons are not in good places for the volume and for taking photos. Horrible design. its a BEAUTIFUL LOOKING phone, but its function past that is zilch. Stay away from it.",0
"yuk!

i dont know why people like this phone so much. looks arent every thing!! i might be slim, but itz WIDE!!!! it broke so easily, it fell of my bed and broke of my carpet!! try the audiovox 8915snapper prepaid phone from virgin mobile, or thenokia 6101 tmo to go prepaid phone from t-mobile, or the nokia n90. i gave it 2 stars, 1 for being slim (itz still wide!!) and one because u could call on it.i still dont know y u people like it so much.>=(",1
"The Razr and T-Mobile = Bad Combination

The Razr is a nice phone though it is very delicate and breaks easily. Motorola makes great phones. The phone would be great if it was stronger, but its only good feature is its slimness.Next is T-Mobile. Their network is very small. Good luck getting signal, I had T-Mobile service for about 2 days and I dumped it because I could not get any service at my house. If you really want the Razr then get it from Verizon Wireless. They have the Best service in the cell phone industry. I get full bars where people with T-Mobile, Nextel, and Cingular have none. I had Cingular before also and I would drop calls almost every time I was on the phone. With Verizon I rarely drop calls its great. Though I still would recommend a different phone than the Razr.",0
"can use only one hand!

I had a stroke a little over one year. I have to have a phone thats easy to opperate with one hand. light.I have to have a phone all the time. safty issues!! I love this phone. some nice things like a camera to take pictures and a voice recorder.",3
"Alright

So far the phone seems to be alright. I just switched from Nextel so anything is an improvement! I have dropped it a few times and it is still working fine.",2
"05/14/2007 - This phone sucks!

Too bad I had to give this phone 1 star. Amazon should change that so users can give it NO stars. Read on.After owning three (3) RAZR phones in 3 months, I gave up. Good news was that Cingular was very nice each and every time I had to do an exchange. It was no hassle and very easy. But this review isn't about Cingular. It's about Motorola and that waste of a phone they call RAZR. Dust under the view screen was a problem. Low, low, low volume was a BIG problem. Dropped calls. Slow and sluggish command responses. I also bought the software to make my own ring tones and sync up with Outlook, but the software was quirky and had a mind of its own too.I rarely write reviews, but am compeled to urge you NOT to buy the RAZR. The one I own now (thanks to Cingular) is the Sony W600, and have no regrets. No dust. Good volume. No dropped calls. Software works like it's supposed to. Fast command response. No worries.",0
"Still ""THE"" phone to get.

RAZR is the phone to get if you are into 'form and function'. I have the first generation one from T-Mobile and my only problem is the camera resolution, its very low. Bluetooth is great, connect with the car (BMW) and headset (Sony) with no problems. Speaker phone is a must if you have young kids.",3
"no complaints, for the most part

This phone is really slick and good looking but also good quality. It is really clear for both the user and the receiver in all cases (with the phone, or wireless headset, or speaker phone). The interface is user-friendly and easy to personalize to custom fit what you use most. The voice calling is incredible and reliable. The pictures aren't bad for a camera phone, I really like the 4x zoom option. The only set back is if you buy this phone you should plan on getting a internet plan for your phone because there is no way to get the pictures off to a computer or something, or get ring tones or wallpapers.",4
"Truly atrocious phone

I've used up all my negative vocabulary talking about T-Mobile so I've had to go to the thesaurus now that I'm reviewing this abomination of a device. Let me count the ways in which the Razr fails horribly.1. It can only capture video clips of about 3 seconds, which isn't even longer enough for me to send a video to Motorola to tell them 'This phone is a piece of...' (click).2. The Bluetooth integration with Outlook doesn't work. I used to be a computer programmer and I can't even figure it out.3. Motorola has never figured out menus. Just turning off the keypad beeps (one of the most annoying technological inventions in the post Jar-Jar Binks Lucas era) takes you through a labyrinthine maze of menu options. And it then occasionally resets itself anyway.4. You cannot add more than one number per entry (eg. James cell, office, home, etc). I thought this was a guaranteed feature on all phones made since the turn of the millennium, but I'm wrong once again. So all my entries are MarkHome, MarkCell, etc.5. There's something weird with the keyboard layout that makes texting really hard.6. Although you shouldn't be surprised that anything from AOL is useless, AIM has transcended the word 'pointless' and become a unique DaDa-esque experience.7. The manual reads like stereo instructions (""Thanks for buying this piece of..."") and doesn't tell you anything useful at all.This is on top of the delightful service from T-Mobile. You won't need a ringtone because the phone will never be able to receive a call. I'd recommend creating a shortcut to voicemail as you'll use it all the time.Anyway, there are many more things that are truly horrid about the Razr but I'm too irritated to mention them. The best thing about it is that it's small enough to lose.Oh, one more thing - the whole marketing spiel about aircraft aluminum. I mean, is this super-aluminum or something? Or is it the same aluminum that Ford uses to make bad cars and I use to burn food on the barbecue? Anyway, whatever it is, it bounces well when you drop it.",0
"Great looking phone at a great price!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a great phone that has the best possible price at ""free"". The sheer size of this item makes it irresistible. This is the best looking phone in the market. Being a GSM unit makes it very attractable due to the fact that it becomes very portable. In addition I used to own a nokia and the difference in quality is enormous. You can actually feel the difference in the 2 phones. The Motorola phone feels so much better. I have had the razor for 2 weeks now and love it to death. I put it in my shirt pocket and don't even feel it. It is that light. I also do feel that the styling on it is so far advanced that makes it the hottest thing in the market still even if it has been out there since Christmas of last year. My thumbs up go to this phone and recommend to everyone to try it out. I just can't wait for the next generation of phones that will be coming out.",4
"comments for others on moto Razr

The main reason Tmobile comes out with phones a little later then other providers is due to them wanting to test the phones to their full ability to avoid any problems with it when they get it out. This is the reason Tmobile waited to get the razr, becuz cingular got it first and guess how many problems they had with their phones such as the keypad printing out on the LCD, becuz they rushed on ordering them. Tmobiles Razr phone is better then cingulars due to not as many known issues. I like this Moto Razr phone and i would recommend it for people who are looking for something small, sleek and updated with the newest technology like bluetooth...",3
"BUYER BEWARE

This is the worst cell phone i have EVER had. Immediately I heard an annoying buzzing noise when phone was opened. Also, while talking I hear a sound like a teapot boiling. The volume SUCKS! Even at it's loudest, it is sometimes hard to hear. Missed calls aren't always reflected on outter screen. STAY AWAY!!!! DON'T BUY THIS PHONE!!! BUY A SAMSUNG!!!",0
"If you are interested in this phone, look here!

The Motorola RAZR V3 is a good phone compared to others I've seen. It's great looking and feels good too. Here are some pros and cons.ProsThe camera is much more accesableIt has a lot of ring tonesIt is easier to type withIt's very durableIt has video (but is not very long)I don't know why people are complaining about camera quality but it is terrific. A lot better than my old phone!The reception is goodIt has voice activated dialing and speaker phoneHas tons of features for an office person (calculator, alarm, aim, web access,voice records, calendar,etc)You can arrange the settings however you wantCan be used all over the worldHas a moto mixer ( can be a dj!)ConsThe front LCD doesn't stay on for a long time( after like half a minute the phone goes blank:to save energy)Doesn't have a big wall paper collectionNot a lot of gamesCan't figure out how to use blue toothThe phonebook can't hold more than one number under one nameIt is an overall great phone. I can't figure out why people are complaining that the phone book is deep in when you can go to menu-settings-personalize-home screen -home keys-and make left or right soft key phone book. Yes I'm only twelve but even I can figure that out. Also reception! People are crying I don't get any reception and I live in Colorado! Yeah, I wonder why! T-mobile probably didn't put a repeater there! They probably put them all in NY and LA. I live in Los Angeles. The guy who complained about can't seeing in sunlight must live on the equator because it is fine.You all give the phone bad reviews because you can't get good customer service. You people can't be friendly to the sales people so of course you get terrible service. You must go out of your way to be nice! Anyway I gave it a four because it has some cons and the reception is just average. Thanx 4 listening!~karen~:)",3
"if there was a 0 star rating........

if there was a 0 star rating then this phone would get a 0. it breaks so easily.could be lost easliy.looks cool but it is very bad. please do not get this phone.",0
"Amazon is surprising a day late, and $200. short on this deal

I rate this deal at one star because it is a supreme disappointment. I am not rating the phone at 1 star, but just the alleged ""deal"" Wirefly just had this phone with 1000 minute service for 45.99 service (unfortunately you get screwed if you don't live in NY or LA--they pay 39.99 a month for this deal. The phone is completely FREE ...one CASH rebate of $100 up front then another $100 in 180 days. It comes with the BLUETOOTH headset AND the car charger. I returned the phone (alone) that i paid $270. to the local T-Mobile dealer (who were rude and ignorant--told me i had to transfer my numbers one by one (?) so much for in store customer service) The contract is only 12 months on Wirefly (in an AOL promotion) and i like cash back better than an amazon credit. Either their negotiation skills suck at Amazon or they're making a ridiculous profit. After all, Wirefly and AOL are making money--does Amazon have to be a pig??? I used to trust Amazon for the best deals--but no more!!!",0
"T-Mobile and Motorola Bad

My wife has had not the RAZR phone but another Motorola phone with T-mobile for over a year now. All I can say is that when the phone was NEW, the T-mobile service is VERY spotty and unreliable. I have Verizon and it worked much better. Anyway... After a year, the headset jack in her motorola phone is loose and doesn't work with headsets anymore. In addition, her calls last about 30 seconds before getting dropped now. Obviously something wrong with the phone. In my experience Motorola doesn't make very reliable cell phones. We have had 3 different models of Samsung cell phones in the past and they are rock solid, durable, and reliable. Not sure why Motorola can't get with the program. So we just terminated T-mobile service, got her a Samsung phone (SCH-A630) through Verizon and SHE IS VERY HAPPY!",1
"T- Mobile service SUCKS

I bought this phone and Plan as the deal was too good to resist.Now I am not able to receive calls from some service providers, they get a voice message "" This number is temporarily out of service"".I called T-mobile customer service 3 times and after being put on hold for more than 30 min finally was able to reach Tech support. He tried everything and in the end said that they cannot help me [if tech support cannot then who can???]. Now I have been asked to go to a T-Mobile store and they MAY be able to help me.When I ask to talk to a supervisor, I was transferred to a number which was playing the message ""The Number you have reached is incorrect"" ha ha ha how funny.Will never take T-mobile service ever.",0
"Jameson Thottam perspective on RAZR V3

Jameson Thottam perspective on RAZR V3I, Jameson Thottam looked at buying this phone solely because of it's form factor: it's thin, and it flips open. It's just the right size for me, and fits easily into jeans pocket - sometimes I, Jameson Thottam, can even forget it's there! Menus are somewhat quirky to navigate, but you get used to it.Phonebook support is average at best, and won't sync properly with Outlook (loses additional data such as company name etc). When browsing thru phonebook you can only search by first letter, and it will display separate item for each phone assigned to a contact - proper implementation would display name only once, and then let you choose which phone no to dial.Display is nice, but close to unreadable in bright sunlight - I, Jameson Thottam, wonder whatever happened to those nice LCD screens that were readable both in low- and sunlight?Battery life is horrible, I, Jameson Thottam, managed to get 3 days max out of it when batteries were new, and now after coupla months it's 1-2 days. Also, you can't upload Java apps via BT, has to be done over USB cable, and I, Jameson Thottam, suspect attaching USB cable somehow wrecks batteries because the phone would start charging, and after that my battery life went drastically downhill.SMS support is bearable, but you can't require SMS delivery receipts - this is just plain poor design!GPRS & BT combo sometimes breaks down, and phone wouldn't respond to connection requests from laptop via BT - the only remedy is to switch it off and back on.Jameson Thottam",3
"Nice phone- performance is lacking; and it's fragile.

Had phone for about a week- had it in a pocket when I sat down, and the display broke.Aside from this, the performance was nothing special, the keys are not easy to use, but it did look cool until everyone had one...",2
"this is why t-mobile sucks

came out 12 month later.want $199.99 wile others offer it for free.",0
"Get your RAZR (but not from T-Mobile)

This wonderful phone is available in black from Cingular and the RAZR will be available soon from Verizon - think twice before you use T-Mobile. A previous post is correct - the network is much more important than the phone.Also, buy your phone directly from a storefront that is run by Cingular or Verizon - never buy from an ""authorized reseller"" or even on the Cingular, Verizon (or T-Mobile) web sites. If you phone service is important to you, get it from a store that you trust in your neighborhood!",0
"GREAT PHONE!!

REALLY MANY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THE RAZR CAPABILITY BUT, DONT YOU BUY A PHONE TO MAKE PHONE CALLS...ALL THE XTRAS ARE NICE AND DANDY BUT YOU MUST REMEMBER THAT YOU DONT BUY A CELL PHONE EXPECTING A SONY DIGITAL CAMERA TO POP OUT OF IT. PERSONALLY I LUV THE PHONE...SIGNAL IS GREAT..CAMERA HAS SOME EXCELLENT PICTURES (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A STEADY HAND OR THEY COULD TURN A LITTLE FUZZY.LOL.) AS FAR AS THE SPACE ISSUE(5 MB)...THATS ALL YOU NEED FOR A PHONE...DOWNLOAD A COUPLE OF RINGTONES AND CALL IT A DAY...IF YOU WANT A FULL BLOWN MP3 PLAYER IM SURE WALMART HAS A SALE ON THEM....THE MOTOROLA RAZR 3 IS A GREAT PRODUCT AND IF YOU IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW PHONE...ITS PERFECT..GO TO THE TMOBILE STORE AND CHECK THE PRICES, THEY CAN HELP YOU OUT...ASK THEM TO ADD IT TO YOUR CELL PHONE BILL IF THE MONEY IS A LITTLE TIGHT...IF YOU WANT TO UPGRADE TO A TWO YEAR PLAN, RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME TO GET IT 49.99 WITH A 100.00 MAIL IN REBATE.. SO NOT ONLY A COOL PHONE THAT WILL TURN HEADS..BUTS IT CAN BE CHEAP AND YOUR FRIENDS DONT EVEN HAVE TO FIND HOW CHEAP IT ACTUALLY WAS :)..WAS THIS ANY HELP?",4
"Not What I ecpected

Phone is good but ,the battery Life is awefull.Better Luck who ever buys it.",1
"Natalietb

GREAT PHONE! Only 1 problem: Volume is too low. Otherwise, best phone I have ever owned!! I bought a leather cover for it, but removed it, as it was covering the earpiece. Volume now is much better, but still not the greatest. Great photo quality, and big, easy keyboard to read. Good-looking too!!",3
"It's OK

The phone in itself is ok, I haven't had a better phone, but for what it is there are some improvements that I'd like to see. One is that there is a slight delay between pressing the button and the requested menu/option showing up and this delay seems to be longer if the phone has been on constantly for a while (weeks). I think since phones are coming closer and closer to PCs you have to ""reboot"" it every so often to avoid performance loss and my experience proved it, but there is still some delay however. Bluetooth is nice because I can sync everything in the Phone to my Laptop without wires and I really think it was a good move on Motorola's part to include a USB port on this phone. You can sync it with your computer (given that you have the software) and it will charge off USB at the same time. That actually bring a good idea in my head of charging it off USB on my laptop when I'm traveling for extended periods of time, I'll have to see if that works. From my understanding with certain services through your provider you could use it as a wireless modem (that's what Windows installs it as) to acess internet everywhere. Another good use for Bluetooth is transferring pictures and music between phones. Another good fucnction I fancy is ability to make your own ringtones from MP3 (take the song you want, cut out the parts you dont want, upload to phone) and for the people that are going to say there is only 5MB of memory on the phone and you can't fit that many MP3s there, try converting those MP3s to Mono (there is only one physical channel anyway) and 56Kbit/s (quality loss insignificant due to comparatively low quality of speaker) and then see how many fits, and if you don't know how to: Google. Couple last things to tie this up: user can customize what the menus look like, how they are organized and (this is one of the best options in my opinion) complete customization of where the buttons (on the sides of the screen, the arrows and the L+R) send you once pressed; the phone is pretty sturdy, I have dropped it on concrete a couple times and there are just some minor scratches on the body and no other functionality was affected; last this: the speakerphone is nice for driving but I find that it does not work well with certain people, weird.",2
"don't see what the big hype is all about...

I just bought this phone a wk ago and so far, I just don't see what the big hype was all about. The phone LOOKS cool, colors are vivid, but other than that, there's nothing else to really get excited about. The volume is really low, even when I've maxed it out. I've heard a humming noise when I use the phone, the phone book is a pain in the *** to deal with, and earlier today, it froze on me while i was using the web features. I got a good deal on the phone, so at least I didn't spend as much as others did. With my previous Samsung & Sanyo phones, I never had to enter any name in the phone book more than once even for multiple #'s or entries, which isn't the case w/ this razr. I have yet to experience the other probs that everyone talks about...",2
"A good all around phone with distinguished looks.

I purchased the RAZR from T-Mobile when my contract ran out this past May. I decided on the RAZR primarily because it's a slick looking phone and as a person on the run I really appreciated the seemingly ingenious feature that this phone doubled as a makeshift electric razor.Truth be told, as a phone it's more than adequate. It's thin, though a bit wide, and has a gorgeous color screen. Reception was a tad poor, but it's generally not a consideration for me with vanity phones such as this. I purchase them mainly to impress other people so I didn't worry for a second about dropping calls. In fact I quite like the distortion you get from a poor connection. My friends tell me I sound like one of those Cylons from Battlestar Galactica. I appreciate that.Where the phone falls apart is its shaving features. At best the shave it provides is dull and uneven, so much so that you wonder how much consideration was given to this feature at all. I tried it on all the settings, GPRS, CDMA, 3G, PCS but nothing improved the overall results. And forget about using any sort of shaving cream with this particular model. I made that mistake and my Bluetooth hasn't worked since.Nevertheless it's a good phone with a solid feature set. However you might consider saving a few bucks and purchasing a cheaper model with a conventional razor. All in all, you'll get more bang for your buck.",3
"Proves its worth over time

I've used the RAZR as my sole phone for over a year now, and though as a long-time Nokia user I resisted the less intuitive user interface of the RAZR, I've come to know and love this phone. It's easily the most durable phone I've ever used, which is suprising considering its obvious refinement and seeming delicacy. I've dropped it many times on concrete, and the most I've ever had to do is pop the battery cover back on. It's not even scratched. It syncs perfectly with my Mac, I can create and transfer my own MP3 ringtones via bluetooth without a hitch using the bluetooth software that comes with Mac OS X, the picture ID works as expected for a change, the voice dialing feature is easy to set up and use, the speaker volume (for rings, speakerphone, and earpiece) are the loudest I've ever heard in a phone, and it's the only flip phone I've found that's thin enough to fit comfortably in my pants pocket. I think it's wrong to rate phones based upon their ability to find a strong signal, because there are just too many factors at play and even identical models of any phone can show a different number of bars in the same area. It's a roll of the dice. That said, reception has been outstanding for me, even where some other models have failed. If you're not used to Motorola phones, just keep in mind that the user interface will take some time to master, but once you grow into it, you'll appreciate this phone's strengths.",3
"RAZR V3 - THE WORST PHONE

I am now on my 2nd RAZR V3 in the last 10 days. The 1st phone had an annoying humming noise from the ear piece and alot of static.I now have my replacement and though the phone has yet to start humming everyone sounds like static.I should have continued using my Motorola 722I that I have had for the past 3 years.......Everyone sounded very clear.",1
"A winner from Motorola!

The Razr is a very slick phone and I've been impressed by its design and ease of use. Contrary to what some might think, it is very sturdy and durable. The menu is easy to navigate, and the smart buttons allow you to breeze through the menu. The sleek design makes it fit nicely in your pocket and helps avoid the typical ""cellphone bulge""! As for the cons, well (i) the large screen does drain the battery quickly, and (ii) fingerprints are visible on the phone in a heartbeat, you do need to clean it frequently! Overall, this is probably the best cellphone I have owned so far, and I would highly recommend it to those looking for a quality product that looks good!",3
"Great phone for every purpose !!!

I just love this phone. It's really thin and light weight - very nice to handle. Endless useful features. I upgraded my T-mobile plan to T-zone and check my emails with this phone for free. Works great.If you get additional software (mobile phone tools) you even can sync phone and pc via Bluetooth or USB cable.Haven't found anything I don't like on the phone.Camera takes nice pics. Voice recorder works flawless. Screen is amazing. I just really like this phone....and of course - good reception, too !T-mobile has an amazing customer service and it was no problem to change plans to Family plan or port numbers.",4
"Piece of Junk (and ""Award Winning Customer Service"" to go with it)

Sure, everybody likes Razrs because they are the most well-known and popular phone in the world, practically, but they are pieces of junk! Here's the pros and cons, to keep this review short and simple:PROS--thin, just like all the ads say.--cool factorthat's about it!CONS--ear volume when talking is horrible! I could barely hear this while I was riding a half-filled DC metro, I couldn't hear at all walking down the hall at my high school.--numerous and painful software malfunctions. Sometimes the camera doesn't work. Sometimes the Internet won't load. Sometimes the phone shuts itself off. Sometimes it decides it's not going to recognize my SIM card. (Just for the record, my first RAZR lasted 5 months before it started malfunctioning uncontrollably and I sent it back. My replacement lasted one week before I started having these problems--and that was the 'better' version that TMobile had to fix these problems.--cant see the screen worth nothing outside or in a car--pain in the neck.--dust accumulates on the screen. that wouldn't be a problem except for the fact that it accumulates on the INSIDE of the screen, where you can't wipe it off and the already unseeable screen is made worse.If I would have given this 0 stars I would have. If you are a Moto diehard, get the Motorola V360 instead--it doesn't have any problems and it has an MP3 player. If you don't have an obsession with Motorolas, go for the Samsung t609, which is the best phone TMo has on the line write now. It has an MP3 player, a 1.3 MEGAPIXEL CAMERA (that's amazing for a cameraphone) and it has the usual Samsung quality. Whatever you get DON'T GET A RAZR FOR ANY REASON!UPDATE 8/11/06--one month later (this is like a horror story)I wrote a review under the name ""Fed Up with Razrs"" and I recently had it legally changed to ""Fed Up with Razrs AND TMOBILE!"" After a month-long battle with Tmobile representatives over sending me another piece-of-junk Razr (they claimed they could only send me Razrs as replacements, even though I had gone through two of them which had both malfunctioned--see my review ""Piece of Junk""). After this month-long reparte with the J.D. Power & Associate's Award-winning Customer Service that T-mobile has, I recieved an email saying that I could choose one of two options to get a different phone, after reading which I breathed a sigh of relief, finally being rid of my Razrs for good. An hour later, they sent me an email that said that after reviewing my account they decided they could only send me a Razr and that it would ship tomorrow. This is infuriating. Not only can they not cater to the customer and give me a phone that I have not had a two-time horrible experience with, but they told me something and did not even have the integrity to follow up with it, whether or not there was a mistake made. I ended my last review with DON'T GET A RAZR FOR ANY REASON! I now extend this to DON'T GET TMOBILE EVER! Listen to the voice of a victim and avoid Tmo.",0
"Don't be fooled by it's popularity

I thought this phone would be great because of it's design and the flatness appealed to me. I keep my phone in my front pocket, and it fit nicely behind my wallet without being bulky. It has a great coolness factor about it's design, and I was really pleased when I first got it. Then I had to use it. The reception was not good in my apartment, worse then my old cheapie phone. I kept hitting the side buttons when I was holding it to my ear and it kept beeping at me. You have to hold the bottom section of the clamshell on the phone to hold it to your ear properly and not hit the side buttons. If you are a tiny bit off your ear, you can't hear the caller. The square shape of the phone makes it clunky to hold in your hand. Several times the ringer shut itself off or changed on it's own while bouncing about in my pocket and I missed calls. The paint on the keypad buttons has started to rub off after 6 months and the buttons are very difficult to read in sunlight, as is the screen itself. In dark conditions, the keypad lights up, again very cool, but in sunlight they are really difficult to see and the number buttons are not raised, so you can't feel them. I find my fingers are too big for the buttons and when I go to shut the phone off I tend to always hit the 3 key instead. Don't fall for the advertising. The camera only takes good pictures if you are perfectly still and in really great light. Oh- and every game on it- you have to pay extra for, even the really simple ones that used to come standard. And lastly- whenever I shut off the phone, it loudly plays the Verizon jingle, which means if you don't want to hear it, you have to change the ringer to ""all off"", then shut off the phone. This takes three steps on the phone. Three steps to turn it off so you don't bother the people around you.This is not the phone for anyone who doesn't adapt well to new technology, or has little patience with fumbling and adjusting. If your this type of person, give this phone to your teenagers (they will love you for it) and make sure you get one that actually feels like a phone.",1
"style with a lil substance

i just recieved my razr for tmobile and here are some quick notes for potential buyers.pros-this is the best looking phone currently on the market-actually made $25.01 after rebate (price is $124.99 with a $150 rebate) cant believe people paid $500 or so last christmas-awesome speakerphone-volume seems fine on calls (read many complaints on here)-no problem dialing with flat buttons-some cool very loud ringtones already on phone-golf game ready to go as wellcons-tmobile razr has video capture (cingulars doesnt) but its only 10 seconds tops and virtually useless-pics from camera are below average at best-internal and external screens become nearly invisible in any sunlight-agree with everyone that phonebook is way outdated (its like buying a new $2000 laptop and then running it with windows 95)-no external led to indicate missed calls or new voicemailwell hope this helps. if you can get this phone for free grab it. peace",3
"I like it.

I didn't get this phone for top-of-the-line features. The camera is inferior to those on the new Sony Ericsson phones, but I didn't buy a new phone for a camera (already have a digicam). The phone's memory is small compared to a lot of other devices and can't be expanded like some other phones (e.g. Nokia 6230), but I haven't experienced any problems with memory yet. Of course, I'm not using this phone to listen to MP3s (already have a player), just to store some wallpaper and MP3 ringtones. If you want a phone to store a large MP3 playlist, I wouldn't recommend the RAZR for you.I _did_ get this phone to have a cool, functional new phone, and so far I'm very satisfied. The sound and speakerphone are great, the reception hasn't failed me yet, and the battery time is decent for such a vibrant display (it's huge) and small form factor. The only major dissatisfaction I've had is that the inner screen and keypad scratch easily (way more than other Motorola phones). I've had the phone for less than a week, and even though I'm extremely careful, there are already blemishes all over the inside (the outside is flawless). I guess my advice is buy a protective cover(?) when you get the phone; I wish I would have, because this is a beautiful phone.",3
"A phone for the ages!

I've owned so many phones such as the Nokia series, but this Motorola Razr really worked well in so many areas. I was looking for a phone in which I wanted to slim down my gadgetry.I was directed to this phone and it has worked for me in so many ways. It's definite size was a give away. This phone could fit in any pocket you can possibly think of.I'll list the pro's and con's on this phone.Pro's-Slim size-Big LCD screen-Able to change your phone preferences even while closed-Able to take photos of yourself when closed-Wallpaper picture can be seen when flipped closed-MP3 Ringtones are clear and vibrant-Bluetooth Wireless rocks!Con's-Buttons are smooth and it takes time to get accustomed too-Could use better games-Outside screen can get scratched and dinged if not careful-You have to be careful about handling the phone because it's slim.-Phone attracts fingerprints and smudges quickly.Other than that, this phone is great. This phone will serve its purpose for the long run. If your looking for a phone that's sleek, productive, and reliability, make this your phone.",4
"Excellent Deal, Great Phone, T-Mobile Service

1. Phone: Lets start with call quality: It it is excellent. I have other GSM phone and there is no comparition! Reception is clear, free of static and loud. Amazing. Seriously, its reception is better than its looks. This phone is not only about looks! There are caveats though: you can only get silver version, there are no accessories but charger and wired earbud. For the price, there should be at least mini USB cable and at least basic software to let transfer/optimize your address book. Personally, I used a copy of Mobile Phone Tools to transfer all my settings and contacts. That's $30 extra. Motorola does not provide software drivers, so your XP machine will not properly recognize this phone as an external modem. That's a shame, such feature should be standard. there should be free drivers out there on OEM websites. There are only 3 games included (2 demos). Only a golf game is fully playable. The phone is uninsureable; no one will insure it because it is too fragile and to expensive. The battery cover looks like it does not fit right on the sides. Display (both external and internal) are too dark when back light goes off. You will not be able to read it. Initially, I thought my unit was defective, so I went to the Cingular store to compare. They are all like that! The only thing you can do, is to set the backlight to go off at 60 secons so you can read displays. The construction is very fragile: if you tend to drop your phones all the time, this phone is not for you. Yet, since it does not have external antenna, and due to its flat design, this is the most comfortable phone to wear in my pocket. I could hardly feel it there. Seriously, its amazing how low profile it stays.2. T-Mobile Service: If you never venture away from a major city or interstate highways, no one else will give you more minutes. All contracts are strictly 12 months unlike the other carriers. T-Mobile uses GSM technology. I used the phone in Ireland, Kuwait, it will work wherever you go in the world. T-Mobile is probably the only US carrier to give you and unlock code for your device if you ask for it. Meaning, you can use this phone with say, cingular SIM chip, if you desire. As of now, there are no game downloads for this phone from T-Mobile website. It is coming ""later on"". So you are on your own when it comes to extras like games. In my experience T-Mobile customer service is fast, friendly and will resolve your issues fast. Conclusuion: It seems that I brought out a lot of negatives, so why 4 stars? Well, all I want is great voice service, with lots of minutes. Since I rarely venture out of T-Mobile coverage area (roaming is included for free) this phone works really good. It also happens to look great. But that's just a bonus for me.",3
"Can be better - not very reliable

I've had this phone for about 9 months now. When I bought it, this was the only phone of it's kind, thin & wallet like, there were no other makes (like the similar ones from Samsung...etc that are available now or many colors that are available now) and Cingular didn't really offer much choice in terms of phones. Anyway, it was stylish and was very highly rated, now here is the review.1. Good Reception2. Sound volume is average, can be louder.3. Thin but wider than most phones4. The camera on the phone stopped working, when I try that feature, it will just freeze and go blank, the only to restart is to take the battery out and plug it back in.5. I charge it overnight and then make one call in the morning and the battery dies indicator starts blinking.6. Sent it back to Cingular under the warranty, they sent me another one (may be refurbished may be not hard to tell but it has the blue Motorola logo on it, so must be an older one)Conclusion, Razor's glory days are behind it, over the long run the phone is not reliable, if you are in the market today, I think there are other better choices available, I won't recommend this phone.",2
"overrated trend

I wanted this phone sooo badly for sooo long. I finally got it and it's really nothing that special. Just another cell phone - but it looks really cool. If you can find it cheap, go for it. Otherwise don't be like me and give into trendiness...ugh! I kinda miss my old Samsung.RE: the majority of the other reviewsReview the PHONE, not TMobile. Half of you don't even own this phone, you're just looking for a place to complain about your service with them. It's annoying.",2
"Returned the item as the phone has a constant low frequency hum

Bought the phone more for its size than anything else. Was disappointed to hear a low ""hum"" when you open the handset. I thought it was defective and stopped by a T-Mobile store. The customer service individual said the ""hum"" was normal. Nice...the usual teenage kid, deciding to add his on spin on things! He goes on to say, ""I have 10 other phones just like this back here...its just like that"". Nothing like that warm fuzzy feeling when you just bought a defective product and will be spending a boat load of time writing emails and making phonecalls, explaining why you were the unlucky recipient of a defective product.Before jumping the gun, I decided to call on other Razr users, those good friends of mine who convinced me that this is the crème de la crème phone. Well the problem is not just with T-Mobile Razr but with Cingular ones too. Issue is not everyone pays attention when they flip open the handset. The hum is sort of masked when a conversation is happening. But now I finally got enough people to realize that this phone is defective.Oh well, someone has to do some basic quality assurance for Motorola as they have no problem putting a defective product in the market place. Not surprised the phone is free after rebates....coz its defective.One last gripe, the phonebook is soooo outdated and a pain to fill up. If you ever had a Sanyo, Samsung or Nokia phone, you'll hate this phonebook.",0
"Why this is still a good deal.

This is an awsome phone! Not only is it slim, light, sexy, and has an aluminum shell (matches my PowerBook!), it has built in Bluetooth and will dock with the new BMW Assist letting you use your phone wirelessly via your car! Sweet! Also all this complaining about ""T-mobile sucks, Cingular has it for free!"" Let's think about this. T-mobile and Cingular both have $39.99 plans. Cingular gives you 450 anytime, 5000 night and weekend w/ Rollover. T-mobile gives you 1000 anytime, unlimited Night & Weekend, and free digital roaming. So T-mobile has a better plan with more minutes for the same price. So what you say? Hang on, it gets better. Cingular forces you to sign a 2-year contract. At $40 a month, that's $960 you are obligated to pay Cingular. T-mobile on the other hand only requires a 1 year contract. That means you only owe T-mobile $480 before you're free to leave or continue. But what if after a year with your Cingular plan you decide you hate it and want to switch to another carrier. HA! Too bad buddy, you still gotta hang in for another $480. But you got your $200 phone free right? So you only owe $280. So total obligated cost to you with Cingular: phone ($0) + 2-yr contract ($960) = $960. Total obligated cost with T-mobile: phone ($200) + 1-yr contract ($480) = $680. Hmm... Granted, you'll probably still have phone service 2 years from now even with T-mobile, but what if a new snazzy phone comes out in a year? Can't get it with Cingular 'cause you're stuck in a contract.Now I know what you're saying: ""But if you go with T-mobile and Cingular for the same time, Cingular is cheaper 'cause the phone is free! HAHAHA!!!"" Well that depends. With Cingular you get 10,800 anytime minutes over 2-years. With T-mobile, you get 24,000! So what's the total cost per minute for 2-years? Cingular: 960 / 10,800 = $0.089/min. T-mobile: 1160 / 24,000 = $0.048/min. Whoa. That's HALF as much as Cingular! Snap!So I'm going with T-mobile. They have a better plan with more minutes and I won't pay for roaming. Plus they are higher rated in customer service by J.D. Power.",4
"Don't Buy Razor v3 from T-Mobile - It is CRIPPLED

T-Mobile is crippling their Razor V3 - they are intentionally disabling the e-mail client that is built-in to the phone.",1
"The word PHONE is back in Cell Phone.

Choosing the V3 was a matter of just going through all the phones on the market to find the one that stands out the most. First of all the start of the year 2006 has seen a big change in mobile phone development. Many companies, such as Siemens, have now abandoned the cell phone market. Motorola have scaled back on the number of models they have released in the past 12 months. The selection is much smaller than the start of the 21st century. Apart from the lesser range we have a new type of phone. First of all photo cameras are now almost a standard inclusion unless you aim at the cheapie range of devices. A color screen is the major bonus on all high-end phones. The V3 has one of the best ones. These new phones are lighter and have a longer battery life. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) means roaming anywhere in the world is now possible. Talking and listening are hyper clear as if the person is standing next to you. New functions make most of the high-end range of phones practically little PCs or a Palm. The shape and size of the V3 lean it in the direction of a Palm. The V3 comes with a leather case. It is a very nice case that uses a magnetic clasp. By flipping open the lid you can easily read the time on the front color display. The leather case has an input hole on the side for recharging. There is a hole in the case for a speaker. It has back clip that can be used for fastening on your belt. The V3 is lighter than an iPod mini. The front panel has a screen that can be used for seeing a small display of the time or can be used for taking front pictures. There are three buttons for changing the ring tone presets, dialing names and taking pictures when the flip top is closed. When open these buttons perform new functions. The camera is a tiny pinhole size red lens. This VGA camera has x 4 zoom and takes photographs of up to 640 x 420 in size. To be honest if anyone believes that phone cams are anywhere near as good as even low-end digital cameras then they are only going to be disappointed. The phone camera is great for sending pictures to one another using the MMS system but for the photo album they can look low in resolution, sometimes blurry and even badly lit with streaks running down them. Now and again you can pull off a good shot worthy of your home album collection but don't expect miracles here. For MMS the quality is great and the V3 phone has a big enough display screen to showoff MMS for all its worth, so lets flip open the phone to see what's under the hood. You don't know which catches the eye more when you do flip the phone open, the screen or the keypad that lights up neon blue and looks like it has been ripped clean out of a control panel onboard one of the UFOs that crashed in Roswell. There is no other phone out there that looks as cool as this one does, either closed or open. The wide screen size is just less than 1.75 inches which makes this one of widest phones on the market; a step maybe back to the world of bulky brick phones in girth but the extra girth certainly does not have the weight or thickness. In fact, this is the thinnest phone on the market today and feels as good as a full size phone at a fraction of the weight and looks truly imaginative and good-looking up against the side of the head. In fact it feels like a phone where the flat phones create a more ambiguous feel. The phone is back in cell phone! The phone functions as everything from a dictaphone to a speakerphone. You answer calls by flipping the lid or pressing a key when open to answer a call, you choose. Voice recognition, call waiting, you name it, you got it here. Backlit menu systems, clocks, graphical text message indicators, voice mail buttons, voice mail indication, volume select/display, signal strength indication, call timers, redialing, missed call indicators, call logs, voice activated dialing, any-key answering, auto-answering, speed dialing, mute, vibration. The phone book capacity has up to 100 entries. The phone can act as a Modem. Minimum standby time is 250 hours and minimum talk time is 360 minutes with a 2 hour charge time makes it hard to beat. You get a free headphone and jack in the box. However the real gem of the lot is in the wireless Bluetooth feature. Get yourself a Bluetooth USB adaptor (costs extra) and set it up on your PC. Install Phonetools (CD is in the box) and forget about using the phone USB cable. Now activate Bluetooth in the V3 and activate a Bluetooth Phonetools connection. Now you can wirelessly control your mobile phone. Your mobile phone can be in the bedroom and you can be answering calls on your PC in the study, send SMS... do whatever you want remotely. You can write memos, use the phone tools, dump images, sounds and set your calendar. Wireless Bluetooth to your PC is truly amazing, amazing, amazing. If you want you can buy a Bluetooth headset, however why would you want to hide the V3? Bring it out and flip it open! If this is the first flip phone you own you will probably be aware in the first few seconds of holding it that this is not something you can afford to drop. The V3 will most likely smash and break. It is just not as sturdy as a flat phone. So you will be pressed to take more care with it. Your lifestyle will play a big part in whether or nor this phone can survive with you. If there is one negative, it is that when the phone is closed you may accidentally press the ring tone preset to silent. It is possible to do if you don't keep the V3 in its case. The case prevents that from happening. There is also a low level hum that can he heard if you hold the keypad up to your ear, especially in a silent environment - you can't hear it when your ear is against the speaker or in public places. You can also hear it if closed and if you put your ear against it. So it is not technically a silent phone, but if you think placing it next to you in bed at night is going to keep you awake, you are wrong. Although an extremely light hum can be heard when making calls, there is still no other product that sounds as clear as this phone does. It is really just cribbing about something that doesn't affect this marvelous phone in any way. Overall you won't be disappointed with the V3. It is awesome.Pros:- Design- Bluetooth- GSM- Screen- Nearly everything!Cons:- Really needs to be kept in the case- Will smash if dropped- Ring Tone Preset button is badly positionedEven with these cons it is still leagues ahead of most phones.*Note: Any problems with not been able to make calls (such as calls cutting out after two seconds), sending SMS, MMS or using WAP are all provider related. It is recommended that if you have problems, take the phone to the provider (any provider shop outlet will do) and ask them to setup Calling, SMS, MMS and WAP. You will have to wait 20 minutes but your phone will be fully operational and without problems after.",4
"it's okay, i guess..

I like this phone in general, but minor thing that bothers me is that whenever I touch the phone, I leave fingerprints all over this phone, and I find this very annoying. In addition, it does not seem to have a ""profile"" function like other nokia units.",2
"slick & slim

This phone is soooo easy to carry...even in my front pocket. My last phone was small, but too small to comfortably handle. Bluetooth is awesome. I only need one hand to open it. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I just got it the other day & there must be something that bugs me that I haven't found yet!",3
"too cool....

I simply love this phone. It is too cool....everyone keeps asking about it and wants to have the same phone. I feel so good when I see them totally in love with this one. The camera quality is decent. Voice is clear. And it has Bejeweled too....",4
"slick & slim

This phone is soooo easy to carry...even in my front pocket. My last phone was small, but too small to comfortably handle. Bluetooth is awesome. I only need one hand to open it. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I just got it the other day & there must be something that bugs me that I haven't found yet!",3
"Do NOT buy this phone or any T-Mobile service

I have a previous account with T-Mobile, with a free phone that broke down. I found the best new phone and service plan using the excellent Amazon website and ordered it.When I got the new phone, T-mobile refused to move my old phone number to my new phone and account. They complained that I had bought it from an outside source rather than throught them. They aggressively tried to get me to cancel my new phone and account.They claimed that I had not informed them within 30 days, so they would charge me an extra month on my old service.It was a terrible experience. Do not buy a T-mobile phone or serv ice, ever.",0
"it's not bad at all

I just got it~~and I think the phone is not that bad at all, I like it",3
"Excellent Phone ... especially blue tooth feature !!!

Compared to the Sony Ericssion, the Razr is many times better!!!Very good speaker quality & nice blue tooth tech.",4
"Hey Rc2

I hate to break it to you but Apple Computer had nothing to do with the design of this phone. It's all Motorola and kudos to them for bringing something this sleek and sexy to market.",4
"Sleek Design, other than that, falls into ordinary

I bought this V3 half an year ago when it's hot. Didn't test it before I bought it. That's my huge mistake.No 1 problem: camera sucksssssssss. no flash light, how can you take pics indoor or at night without flash? So, maybe its better during day time. Unfornately, sucks again. My wife's samsung has way much better photo quality even though it's much cheaper. My friend has Sonyericson W800, image is almost flawless. Damn.... Can't use this piece of crap for taking photos.No memory card slot. another big minus. but the camera sucks. i guess you don't need memory to store pics. thats sounds reasonable. i dont do text message either. so memory don't bother me a lot.",2
"Screwed My amazon.com and tmobile

Hi,I bought a Razar with a T mobile plan of 29.99 .I was charged $150 and was under the impression i was eligible for $150 rebate .But i did not read the fine print which said this was eligible for only 39.99 and above .So before activating the phone i called both amazon.com and t mobile and was told the 39.99 plan would take int0 affect immediately.But now i got the first bill and i am charged $150 for one month ,most of which were 1800 calls .Also i am not eligible for the rebate (cant even find it on this site).I feel completely frustrated.Should have stuck with cingular .These guys suck Big time",0
"Not enough memory!

What's good for with all that mp3 ring tone, 4X zone-in camer, but only 6M memory to storage it? I put one song in it and 3M is gone. This phone does not have slot for any memory card! No expension ability at all!",0
"Quality is horrible!

My family got three new RAZR phones in Nov 2005. So far all of them have been replaced at least once under warranty service (one as many as three times!). Not sure why these phones are still on the market or how Motorola is still in business - they all have bad batteries that last 6 months or less. To have to replace the phones so often for defects blows me away. Someone needs to file a class-action lawsuit against Motorola - it costs me shipping and handling each time I have to replace the phone (hint hint any lawyers out there)!",0
"style and no substance

I have this phone and I do not recommend it. My provider is T-Mobile, who I also do not recommend because of their unhelpful and unfair business practices. I had a billing dispute and they turned off my phone without warning (complained to the Better Business Bureau and T-Mobile has since restored my service).I lived in Japan for 3 years, so needless to say I was dreading the idea of having to use a bulky, ugly, and outdated phone when I came back. The US is at least 2-3 years behind many countries in the world, and at least 5 or 6 years in the case of Japan. My phone in Japan (V602SH by Sharp) had an SD card, TV out, 2 megapixel camera, a huge, bright and colorful screen, plus a blindingly bright led flashlight! It was a model from the previous year and only $25, but I got it free because I accumulated enough points. Current models take even smaller mini-SD cards, or XD! Anyway, enough about that. You can't get it here. There is no technical reason for it (Japanese world band phones can roam internationally), except that maybe the DRASTICALLY FANTASTICALLY advanced technology will screw up the status quo here and decimate the crappy US cell phone market.The primary reason that I and a lot of people got the Razr was because of the design. I wanted something small and compact and attractive. On this point, the Razr scores well. The aluminum housing is sleek and durable. Unlike other users, I've had no problems with the phone breaking. It seems sturdy and solidly constructed. I dropped it once from a height of about 3 feet and no problem. It did refuse to turn on and I thought it broke, but after a few tries, it worked again.Also I found that very cold weather impedes the performance of the battery (yellow warning meter). When the phone warmed up again indoors, I got 2 bars on the meter.My first gripe when I turned it on was the ugly interface and dull colors of the menus and overall ugly visualization. The menus are hard to navigate and I've had this phone for 4 months without knowing how to increase the volume! I consider myself a computer and technology expert.The other MAJOR gripe is that you can't have multiple phone numbers for the same person! you have to have a separate entry for each, so I have 4 entries for some people (a work phone, home phone, cell, etc). What gives? In this day and age Motorola chooses to ignore this basic feature?! My previous phones was an old 1 color Nokia. Nokia knows how to design a very good interface. Motorola needs to get off their lazy butts and offer an firmware upgrade or some remedy. The camera is laughably bad. 640x480. Pictures look muddy and brown.Text messaging is good though, because of the predictive input style. Other than the style and the input system, I don't have much to say here. The internal memory is shockingly limited. If I recieve more than 30 messages in my INBOX, the phone starts giving me a memory full warning. And you can't free up space by deleting some of the ugly wallpapers and motorola animations that are included. They're locked. Additionally, because all the buttons are on 1 flat surface instead of being individual buttons like other phones, they are a little hard to push and don't give a good springy feel. (one reason, besides cost, that I don't text message at all).Forget about the gimmicky mp4 video or mp3 playback feature. You will NEVER use this (or even figure out how to get it to work). The phone has 5 MB total memory.. the average MP3 is 4-5 megs. The phone has no additional storage options. You do the math here.This phone is all looks and no substance. If you just want a pretty phone that is very nearly useless, get this. Otherwise, avoid.",1
"JD Power

There seem to be a lot of complaints about T Mobile or the RAZR phone in general. As far as service goes, I think it really depends on where in the country you are. Yeah, I dont think it should matter, but the bigger the metropolitan area it is, usually the better the service. If you want to see how any wireless service may perform in your area, just check out JD Powers webiste. It's fairly comprehensive with many subcategories for each service.",3
"Unreliable Phone for long term

Well, I'm on my 4th RAZR V3 now. The first one had broken bluetooth, and a buggy OS. Returned for warranty repair and got a ""refurbished V3"". The second one had lines running down the screen the moment I turned it on, proving the ""refurbished"" phones are still very broken. Returned this on for warranty repair. Got the third V3 and within 2 weeks the screen was going black when opening the phone. Had to take battery out to reset and put screen back on, just to have it continually repeat. Sent it in for warranty repair. This time they (Cingular) send me a 'new' phone that was unusable from the first second I got it. This V3 dropped calls like no manana. In a 2 minute converstation you were calling back the caller 3-4 times. Sent it in for warranty repair and got my 4th phone two weeks ago.This phone has a nice visual aspect but is very unreliable. Terrible camera resolution and the screen has the same bad resolution, nothing like the sony ericsons or samsungs. Never had a problem with my Samsung in 3 years. Less than one year and 4 RAZR's. The screen on the front of the phone is always dark, and in the sunlight you cant see anything, on either. Battery life is about 3 days on a fresh battery, but nothing like my Samsung that would last 5.I would caution against this phone.",0
"Get the pink one!

I have a pink Motorola RAZR from T-Mobile and I LOVE it! I'm going to be honest...the only reason I wanted this phone is because it's pink. And it's not just pink...it's a beautiful shiny pinkish-red MAGENTA! How can any girl resist that color?! I love it, love it, LOVE IT!Aside from the fact that it's very fashionable, the RAZR has also proven to be very functional. It has more features than I really need in a phone...I don't use my phone for e-mailing or instant messaging or even much text messaging, but if I did, this phone would perform all those functions very well. The color screen is HUGE and is ridiculously bright and clear. Also, the screen is very customizable and all the different menus and options on the phone are pretty easy to figure out. The camera function is easy to use and produces decent images. I love the overall design of the phone, too. It's stylishly thin but isn't flimsy. I love the fact that it's not bulky at all but when you open it, it's much longer than other flip phones...most cell phones are way too tiny for me, but the RAZR is just right. Most importantly, the reception on this phone is AMAZING! I called my dad on my RAZR and then called him back a while later on my home phone, and he said that the RAZR was a thousand times clearer than the cordless in my living room. Rock on!I've read a lot of bad reviews that claim this phone is too fragile and breaks/scratches easily. I bought a case to keep my RAZR in so it doesn't bang around too much in my purse, so hopefully that will protect it. (However, I noticed that a lot of the people who wrote the negative reviews complained that the phone broke after they dropped it several times. Well, what the hell do you expect? Things tend to break if you don't take care of them.)There are a couple of things about the phone that I don't like, but I think they're all Motorola-specific things and not RAZR-specific things. The phone comes with an insane amount of ring tones, and 98% of them suck. I don't think there's a way to delete any of the crappy ring tones to free up memory on the phone, either (or if there is, I haven't been able to figure it out). I also don't like the fact that Motorola doesn't offer one-digit speed dial (again, if it does, I haven't been able to figure out how to program it yet). Why would I set up a four-digit speed dial when I can dial the whole number just by pushing three extra buttons? The only reason that doesn't bug me enormously is because the phone book only takes about five seconds to initialize after you turn on the phone, unlike my old phone, which took two minutes to load. TWO ENTIRE MINUTES! (Stupid Samsung phone...)Overall, I am in love with my pink phone. It's very pretty but it's also a great quality phone. I highly recommend it!",3
"Worth More Than The $40 I Paid!!!

I think this is a good phone. I owned a Moto V551 and this is almost the same except it lacks as much memory. This phone has some good skins, themes, features, and a huge screen. It's camera is great considering it's only a VGA. I owned a Sony Ericsson T616 and that camera stunk, I'd take this one over my old Sony. It could use more memory but overall it's a pretty good phone, especially when you can get one for only $40. (...) There are better phones out there but this wasn't meant to be a ""Top of the Line"" phone. It's an awesome looking all metal phone, get one if you really want one!!!",3
"Excellent Phone and Excellent Service

First, I would like to note that I have had excellent service with T-Mobile. In all the areas of the country I have traveled, I have not had any problems with dropped calls or poor signal. I primarily use my phone in Wisconsin, but have used it extensively in Florida, Hawaii, California, and Illinois. When traveling through airports, I have had no problems in Detroit, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, Newark, Houston, Chicago, etc. However, I mostly travel to metropolitan areas and not much into the countryside so that may bias my review. While I agree that some of their phones are of poor quality, the RAZR is a great phone. I have not had any problems with the phone itself and is of much better quality than my old V600. The phone itself is of great quality, and whether or not the reason T-Mobile gets the most tech-savvy phones early or later because of ""testing"", the RAZR with T-Mobile is great. Their customer service is excellent as far as my experiences. I have had complicated requests taken care of within a few days (like porting a number within T-Mobile) when phoning them. With so many other compliants, I would go to T-Mobile's website to see the level of coverage before signing on. In my personal experience, I have had no problems.",4
"Like talkin' on a graham cracker!

My husband has this phone. It has better reception, in our living room anyways, than my beloved Motorola V300. The camera and video are wicked! I also love the Bluetooth. Since my V300 doesn't have bluetooth capability or video, I'm interested in upgrading. The RAZR would be the perfect phone for me, but it's too darn wide! It's like a graham cracker before you break it into quarters. That's how it feels to me. Hubby says it's perfect for him cos his hands n' fingers are big. With smaller phones, he'd always misdial cos the keys were too close together for him. The RAZR seems to be a good phone. I don't hear hubby complain much about it. It's just to wide for my dainty, little hands.",3
"TROUBLE,TROUBLE,TROUBLE

This phone is nothing but trouble, yes it is stylish but it is not a good phone. I don't have the problem with the battery that another person mentioned however my display keeps messing up, even going away. I take excellent care of my phone, I never let my daughter play with it , I'm the only one who uses it. I have only had it about 3 months and have already had to replace it once and now I need another replacement. T-Mobile must be having problems with the phone also because it is no longer listed for sale on their web-site. All I can do is give you my advice....Buy a different phone!!!",0
"It's got problems

Its a good phone, dont get me wrong, but as stated before, its got problems - the battery isnt the best. Also, the ringing volume doesn't seem consistent - sometimes its really loud, sometimes not as much (when on the same volume setting). Also, I got the black one only a month ago, and ive already got a few obvious scratches where the silver colored metal shows through.To top it all off, the screen recently became a problem, its got horizontal interference lines on it now, and the image seems to vibrate up and down.(I've yet to call cingular and get it fixed, so i cant comment on service).It's also just frozen up twice before - you can't do anything with it and you have to remove and reinsert the battery to start it up again.On the other hand, its got great reception, its very small and handy, it doesn't take up space and it has great sound quality.Overall, i'm not too happy. I wish I'd just gotten a nokia.",2
"Two phones returned (Moto horror)

This is the worst case of customer service I've experienced in my life. About six months ago I bought Moto's V3. (Tmobile via Amazon, $200). When I turned on the phone, the display on the screen often was reversed as if read in a mirror. I returned the phone to Amazon, which immediately replaced it. Unfortunately, the replacement's screen would go dark every now and then for no apparent reason, requiring me to remove the battery and install to get it back. By then Amazon would no longer exchange the phone, I sent it back to Moto via UPS. I called Moto weekly to find out how long it would take to be repaired or replaced. For two weeks no one could find it in the system. Each time I called I was told it was being investigated with their highest priority. On the 20th day after the package had been received by Moto, the customer service rep finally told me the box was empty and they were again investigating. Seven days later, Moto finally called me to say that they had concluded their investigation and that the box was definitely empty and I should contact UPS for reimbursement.",0
"Looks cool...

This is a rather stylish phone. I still like the look, but after using it for awhile I don't like the phone all that much.It's not very durable. The external LCD cracked when it was in my pocket, with no evident unusual stress.The interface on this and most Motorola phones has serious usability issues.The volume in the earpiece is unusually low. I kept it at high volume all the time, and still had trouble sometimes.",2
"Not worth it

I was excited to have the phone but now that I have had it for 2 years...Its a pain.1. Battery life - I have to re-charge every day..the battery simply dies after you talk for about an hour or two.2. Reception; Not sure if i have to blame it on the phone or T-mobile but its of low quality.Luckily, am getting close to my 2-year contract and look fwd to dumping this phone.",0
"Not A Great Buy

Less than a month old, battery died. Will be sending for replacement. Already bought cheapest available unloacked phone as backup! Looks good in hand. Not too great features either.",1
"Good phone for the price

I am overall very pleased with my RAZR and with T-Mobile. The phone has great audio quality and a very loud speakerphone. I would recommend that you also get the Motorola Phone Tools software from Motorola's website. It makes adding contacts and downloading pictures a breeze, plus you can make your own ringtones from MP3s. The phone would be perfect if only if had a SD slot like the Verizon version. This phone is limited to only 16M of storage.",3
"Good phone but with flaws

I got my RAZR since Febuarary and the first thing I noticed was that the phone dropped calls that were longer than 5 mins. I thought it was a reception problem but it kept on happenning everywhere I went. So I called T-Mobile tech support and they told me my phone was a factory defect...They sent me a replacement (around $11 shipping at my own cost, so it's not free) and it's been working well.As for the ringtones, it's worth the money to invest on the application software so you can upload your own rigntones (also saves pics, calendar, contacts to your PC). Though you need to convert your own music with a mp3 editing software before loading it to the phone.",2
"excellent phone (don't listen to the self-important)

This is an excellent phone. Great reception, great sound, the speakerphone works, the speech recognition works (even in a car, even with my young son's voice). Also pairs easily with Bluetooth headsets.I can't speak for the camera or the browser or most of the other functions. Sorry, I don't use them.",4
"low volume, inconvenient user interface, missing features, but nice looking and easy to sell

Pros:- nice looking (very nice design for keypad...) phone gets one star for this.- bluetooth (main reason I wanted it), gets another star for this- easy to sell since everybody wants them.Cons:- very low volume, It's hard to hear other people if there is a even a little noise around you, even if you set it on the volume on highest setting. For comparison with Samsung E105 phone I can hear well even if the volume is set lower than highest.- can't see missed calls (phone just displays missed calls and picked up calls together so there is no way to distinguish)- must copy # to phone memory in order to use speed dial. Why should I have to do this?- too big (yes it's thin, but it would still would benefit from some weight loss)After using it for couple days I ended up just selling them and went back to using my old Samsung E105. No regrets about that.Conclusion: if you looking to make $ then definitely get a free RAZR with your new service, sell it for $150-$200 and use $ to buy nicer simpler phone, i.e. samsung x495 (hint amazon sells it for $90 with t-mobile to go plan - no contract). If you don't want to go through this then just choose some other phone.",1
"User Friendly Razr--From a girl's perspective

Being a [former] Sprint customer, I am quite pleased with the Razr, and overall Tmobile customer service. I've recently purchased the phone a few days ago and haven't had any difficulties. Sitting here searching for flaws as nothing comes to mind except: The lack of options for the ""skin"" feature, which is still a minute ingredient. As any girl would know, it's a bit challenging to put a phone in our back pockets comfortably, with the razr it's almost like it's not even there, at least until you sit on it! One thing I was skeptical about was the layout of the keypad. Most 'flat' keypads are difficult for girls to tap because of our nails, the razr equally sections off every key making it easier to grip. Easy faceplate dissection is a nice known feature as well, if you like to match! ;0) Pictures, picture mail, text messaging, video, bluetooth, web etc worked as expected and I am overall pleased!",4
"Volume Too Low

First thing first. Thanks to Ginny' Man's review, I bought this phone through Wirefly. After rebate, it was FREE, and I received a free Bluetooth headset.I had Sony Ericsson T637 with Cingular for the past year. When I switched to RAZR/T-Mobile, I was hoping that people could hear me better. Everyone complained that the background noise through T637 was unbearable. (I live in NYC and I make and receive calls on the streets 85% of the time.)So far, they say they could not tell the difference between T637 and RAZR. HOWEVER, the incoming volume is definitely MUCH LOWER with RAZR than T637. My Gosh, I have the volume to the MAX but I CANNNOT hear the words of people on the other end!!!!I am not into all the gadgets, and to me the most important feature of a cell phone is to make and receive calls clearly.I had owned many different phones but in terms of volume, Nokia had it best. Local T-Mobile customer rep said that Nokia has entirely different speaker system, and yes, they are the best in the industry.If you do not live in the City, I would assume the volume level might be good. But if you live in the City, I would avoid this phone.",2
"Current T-mobile users BEWARE

Don't fall into this promotional/rebate trap. T-mobile has been my carrier for the last 3 years. I figured, what a great time to renew my contract, and get the groovy new RAZR at the same time (essentially free after Amazons $200 promotional credit). I followed the online instructions about transferring existing phone number- I odered the new phone online, it arrived pre-activated with a new cell number. I then called T-mobile to cancel my old line and transfer the number to the new phone. ""Impossible"" they tell me. To keep me happy however, T-mobile cancels my new account and simply renews my old account for another year. T-mobile tells me this is an error on Amazons part and that I should still be eligible for the promotional credit. [...]",1
"A pretty decent phone

My wife and I switched from Samsung phones to Razrs when we changed service to Cingular. We find the reception we get at home is much improved, but because we changed phones and service at the same time, it's impossible to say whether the improved reception is due to better phones or better service.The Razr is a nice looking phone. It seems solid and it fits nicely into a pocket; unlike other phones I've owned, it leaves almost no bulge in a sport coat pocket or a shirt pocket (make sure your pocket has a flap or button, though - this phone slides easily). I can carry it with me and not suffer the fashion indignity of lumpy pockets or the utility belt look. The screen is large and easy to read, and once I figured out how to use shortcuts and the smart key, the menus and features are easy to use. The battery lasts for three or four days with my normal use, much better than any other phone I've had, and it recharges very quickly.On the down side, the screen and keyboard need frequent cleaning. The gel-like material between the keys leaves a pattern on the screen every time the phone is closed, and the stainless steel keypad shows even faint fingerprints quite clearly. The manual is poorly written, but that's the norm with manuals these days. I don't much care for the quality of the camera, but I didn't buy the phone for the camera and the photos it takes are just fine when displayed on the phone's screen.I don't play games on my phone and can't comment on its performance in that regard, nor do I use it as a calculator. It works well as an alarm clock (I forgot that I'd left it on and set to 5:30 and it dragged me out of bed and into the living room when it went off - nice loud alarm).On balance it's a good phone, and my wife's black Razr has drawn some admiring comments. We bought one black and one silver so we could tell them apart (we could have just used different pictures as screen savers - I wasn't thinking), and I slightly regret refusing her offer to choose which one I wanted first.",3
"Best Phone with T-Mobile 1-Year Contract, Not Perfect

Pros:1. The phone looks and feels cool. Size and weight are about right.2. Good signal strength.3. Large crispy color screen.4. Nice feature set - VGA camera, video, bluetooth, themes, voice recording, etc.5. Mini-USB communication/charging port - so it can be hooked to a USB power source (such as a laptop computer) and charge the battery.Cons:1. Only take a few seconds of video.2. Doesn't support MSN Messenger in T-zone. I confirmed this with T-Mobile customer service.3. The shinny keypad gets scratched pretty easy.Bottomline:This is the best phone with T-Mobile's 1-year contract.",3
"HELLO MOTO!!!!!

I purchased this phone from my local T-Mobile store along with an Unlimited Nights/Weekends/1000 Whenever Minutes plan and I must say, I am very impressed. The phone is beautiful and thin, and although this phone has been available for a long time now, I still can't get over how thin it is. Reception is great, and compared side by side to my old Samsung x475(T-Mobile, same network as the RAZR), the RAZR always wins on the reception. Where my Samsung gets 1 bar to no service in my room where I am typing this from, the RAZR gets a steady 3 bars, sometimes 2 but it never goes below that. On my old samsung, calls sounded weak and the audio would clip a lot, sometimes the call would even get dropped. I have yet to see my new RAZR drop calls. The screen on this phone is beautiful, or at least the main screen. The front screen on the outside of the phone is color but it seriously lacks contrast and color saturation. However, for an external screen, it does just fine. This phone also has bluetooth and has worked flawlessly with my bluetooth headset. I have also been able to send pictures taken with the RAZR's camera to my friend's camera-less phone via bluetooth. If you are looking for an affordable, stylish, bluetooth-rocking cell phone, this is the one.",4
"DONT LET THE NICE LOOK DECEIVE YOU!!!

DONT LET THE NICE LOOK DECEIVE YOU!!!I bought this phone in september 2005. It looks really nice and flat but:1-Phonebook is prehistoric you can't store more than one number under the same name unless you enter the name again.2-The charger seems to have some connection error after 2 months, I have to move the plug up and down till this ""sensitive "" gets electricityI had NOKIA and SONY ERICSSON before and used them for at least 2 years with no problem.Motorola after 3 months started giving me trouble..WIll never buy and recommend this product.",0
"All hype

We are very disapointed with this phone. In March, 2006 we switched over to T-Mobile service, got three phones, two were RAZR V3's. The problem, NO SERVICE in any commercial building. If it were just one of the RAZR phones we would have it checked out, but both phones DO NOT WORK inside buildings. We have trouble at times getting service in our own house.We had talked to several people who use T-Mobile and were impressed by the package and service available so we switched. None of those people have a RAZR phone, and none have any problems with reception anywhere. The third phone on our plan (Samsung), has no difficulty getting reception.Don't waste your money on this phone or at the very least, don't plan on using it inside.",1
"There's a potential dealbreaker about this phone

The RAZR is a stylish phone, and the price seems right, and most of the features are okay. Bluetooth was a biggie for me, and this phone seems to perform fine. There is, however, one MAJOR flaw - which is not documented anywhere. The capacity for SMS messages is fixed - it is not calculated from the memory of the machine (which at 5 megs should be plenty) - rather, it is hardwired. My phone maxes out at 30 SMS messages. That's it. You have to start deleting after that. I had to call Motorola and speak with an engineer to learn about this ""feature"". So, if text messaging is important to you (and is the major reasoning behind my getting a new phone), be aware of this limitation.",2
"Best Phone I had So Far.........

I got this phone about three weeks ago, I was skeptical about buying it because I heard so many things about it (too fragile, easily malfunctions when it drops etc.), but so far, I can't complain about the phone. It works great, it has the best reception on any phone that I ever had,(this is my fourth phone in five years). The ringer is great, you can hear it clearly, the extras are great, and it looks very cool. However, even I make sure that I am careful with the phone. I strongly suggest that you do NOT plop the phone down on any counter top or any hard surface, I made that mistake and the outer screen temporarily blanked out, but it quickly came back on. Overall, this is a very cool phone, and I also suggest that you get insurance on your phone so it can be replaced much easier than just buying a new one.",4
"everything I could want so far

I was really put off by all the bad reveiws from RAZR owners on T-Mobile, and my original plan was to wait for the new RAZR V3i to come out. However, after losing my Samsung E715, I was forced to use my upgrade and I got the current RAZR. I'll admit, there probably are other phones that have more features and may not be as fragile. However, look at this phone. Hardly has a phone become so popular due to its aestheitically pleasing qualities alone. It powered up for the first time inside a crowded mall, immediately found signal and continues to carry it in areas where my Samsung always dropped out. The menus take some getting used to, and the camera obviously is not perfect but then again I didn't buy a digital camera. It works well, has a good speakerphone, and luckily T-Mobile service is strong in my area. Do I need to even mention how good it looks, too?",4
"Never thought of a phone as being sexy before...

I never thought of a phone as being sexy before, but this one is. I've had the black Motorola V3 Razr with Cingular for about a month now, and here's my take on it, in no particular order...a) reception and volume are good. Haven't noticed the humming problem that other people are complaining about. Maybe the black V3s don't have this problem...?b) the phone is THIN! It fits into your front pocket quite nicely, which is the reason I got it. My last one was a Nokia that looked and felt like a brick, but I didn't want to upgrade because most phones nowadays look like some ridiculous miniature toy that would break easily. The Razr is a folding design, so it unfolds to a respectable size and fits quite comfortably in large hands.c) the screen is huge and colorful. You have a just-adequate selection of wallpaper and screensavers, and have the ability to download more. If you go on the internet you can find websites selling graphics of almost any subject matter you want, and can purchase them by text messaging. Mine is of the Apollo 17 photo of the Earth as it looks from space. SHARP!d) you can surf the web on this phone, within limits (WML enabled sites only). You can browse CNN but you're only going to get a synopsis of the headlines.e) the stainless touch panel is quite sturdy, and the keys are large enough to use properly. The number pads as well as the gaps between the keys have a blue glow, which looks very sexy in low light areas.f) The phone comes with a good suite of applications and features. I have taken photos with this phone, AND used it to email the photos to my friends directly from the phone, AND used it as a calculator to keep score while playing 301 darts. Mind you, the camera is no where near the quality of a regular digital camera, it's just there to take quick and dirty photos of your travels. If you're a technician like me, you can use it to take a photo of that mysterious component that broke in the field office, and email it to your boss in the head office to see if they have a replacement.g) You can expand the functionality of the phone by downloading additional services like weather forecasts and Mapquest to your phone, for a small additional monthly fee. Never be lost again! Typing the addresses into the service is kinda annoying, though- you have to cycle through the three letters on each number key to spell out a word.h) my phone is in black. The black coating scratches easily. Be careful while handling it.i) the screen as well as the touch panel get greasy quite easily. You will be constantly wiping the phone down.j) The bluetooth option is a great way to download the photos to a bluetooth enabled PC without having to email them to yourself. If you're a real geek, you can even use this phone with your bluetooth enabled PC for dial up networking. Browse the internet in the middle of nowhere!k) I agree with the other reviewer who said the manual was lacking. It is. I had to figure out how to use the bluetooth option by trial and error. In short, enable bluetooth and put it in discovery mode. Go to your PC and select ""search for bluetooth devices"" The device should appear in the folder list on the PC. Double clicking the device connects to the Razr, but to initiate the connection you have to type in a password, which you will repeat on the phone. Every subsequent request I.E. transfer photos off the phone requires you to press GRANT or DENY on the phone. Your bluetooth setup may differ.l) The organization of the applications and utilities aren't too intuitive. The calculator is in the settings folder, and if you download an add-on utility, it puts it into the games folder.m) When you select settings, the default selection is Media Mall, where you can connect to, buy, and download graphics and utilities. Could their zeal in getting you to buy more stuff be any more obvious?n) there are MANY functions which are there simply to show off. There's a button on the side that allows you to link a short recording of your voice to your favorite numbers. Pressing the button cycles through the list for speed dial. Who on earth uses that?o) but there's the best past- the WOW factor. Every time I pulled this phone out everyone wanted to see it. Great to whip out to impress your tech geek friends.In short, it's a phone with an adequate camera as well as many functions that lets it pretend it's a PDA. Bluetooth allows you to use a wireless headset as well as swap photos and data with a PC, is expandable with additional add-on services, AND it looks sexy to boot. Other than the obscene price ($200) there is a lot to like about this phone.",3
"Motorola Razor versus the Nokia 6230

I have 2 lines of service with T-mobile and I recently recieved my new V3. I've had the nokia 6230 for the last seven months and I have been very impressed with that phone and I really like the razor as well.The call volume, quality, and signal strength are better with the Nokia 6230. However, the screen is much better on the razor. Also the nokia feels much sturdier and durable than the razor.Both phones are solid but if you can only have one go with Nokia 6230 its a better phone for actual phone calls and function. The user interface is quicker on the nokia as well.The razor is a solid phone and fits comfortably in your pocket and T-mobile works really well for me in San Diego..",3
"Sexy, capable phone

I picked this up for about half-off when my provider was luring me into a new contract.First impressions were very, very positive. The phone just drips with sex appeal, and the fit and finish of the aluminum body is tight, without the cheap, 'plastiky' feel of virtually ever other cell phone available today.Features abound, and they'd better, at a retail price of $249, even one full year after it's release. You get Bluetooth (which I don't use; I think those headsets look ridiculous), a surprisingly DECENT (not good by camera standards, though) VGA camera that automatically detects lighting conditions, WAP access (though painfully slow at times), and a full armada of multimedia options such as mp3 tones, games, yada yada.Call quality is average. I have had several more robust Nokia phones that performed at a much higher level as a, well, you know, as a phone. The RAZR sounds a bit tinny at times, and you definitely have to have your ear directly on the 'sweet spot.' However, in terms of cutouts or dropped calls, the phone is very, very steady (none so far).The screen is, without a doubt, the most gorgeous of any phone I have ever used, or even seen for that matter. While the body of the phone is a tad wide, and necessarily so given it's slimness, the trade-off is that you get what is possibly the largest screen available on a non-PDA phone. Colors are vibrant, and games are fun to play on it, if you're into all that.The keypad is a bit awkward, and I prefer the feel of raised buttons. However, this is another trade off for the drop-dead overall sleekness of the handset. The keypad works just fine, it's just a little weird.The charging apparatue is definitely a little unusual, and awkward. But it works, so I guess I can't complain.Overall, I admit that I totally went with form over function this time when deciding on a phone. It'c most certainly a work of art, and the drawbacks to such a thin design don't come close to outweighing its sex appeal. You can pick them now anywhere from free to about $150 with new or extended service.",3
"RAZR with Tmobile

I purchased the RAZR at a local computer store on New Year's Eve and am quite happy with the phone thus far.Pros:- Thin, Stylish- External display can display photographs of callers- 7 MB of memory (not 5 as in the older shipments)- Can take and play video- Can use a standard mini-usb cable for data transfer with PC (unless you have bluetooth of course)- Can recharge using a PC, so no need for the AC adapter when traveling with your laptop- Can take self portrait with the phone closed, simply by holding the smart button.- signal strength- has simultaneous vibrate and ring (unlike the V300, which only had vibrate then ring)Cons:- Wished the buttons were on the bottom part of the phone instead of on the cover. Though if you put a lock on the ring settings you do not have to worry about hitting the keys by accident.- Wished there were 2 usb ports, one for power and one for headset- Need a better manual with more detailsAbove all, I like the fact the menu settings are identical to the V300 (my previous phone), so I know every little quirks in the menus and how to set it to be very efficient. I can access the phone book, ring settings, voicemail, recent calls, camera, datebook, pictures, all with a single button click. You just need to setup the phone properly.Battery life is as advertised, based on my experience. I can use it normally (about 60 min talk time) and recharge once every 3-4 days (I usually recharge when the indicator drops to 1 bar). I think if I talk continuously I should come close to the advertised 200 min.Signal strength has definitely improved over the V300. I am getting at least 1 more bar on average with the same tmobile service. Where I used to get dropped calls all the time I can now hear perfectly for as long as I want (or until the person I am talking to hangs up!) So far not a scratch, though I have been relatively careful with it.Camera is the same as the V300, though because the screen is larger, it gives the impression that the resolution of the photos have decreased.All in all, a very worthwhile upgrade for a V300 owner.",4
"beautiful phone, only fair battery life

i bought the razr after reading the helpful reviews here [...]. i've had it for 2 months and overall it has performed well. in response to some of the concerns voiced in previous reviews, here are my particular likes and dislikes...likes:- great-looking shape and exterior finish- no problems with durability so far- mp3 ringtones- camera and video recorder- t-mobile service in san francisco (better than cingular)dislikes:- battery life (only 48-72 hrs on standby)- one software glitch after trying to customize the screen saver with a photo-->resolved after restarting the phone",3
"Packs a Powerful Punch

The V3 has surprised me. I have had notoriously poor reception where I live, and I felt like I might be taking a chance in buying this phone after reading several of the Amazon reviews, but, rest assured, the RAZR is very solid in this respect. Calls are clear where as prior high and low-end Motorolas were poor in the same spots. Fluid phone operation (if customized right), a very crisp and loud speakerphone, and I would say one of the better battery lifes I have seen in a cellular. The video and picture features are poor; these are meaningless to me as a user, but the bluetooth (to a computer, or external device) is fairly simple to use and works well. The keypad is larger than most, which I very much like, and simple to spot in the night/day as the phone illuminates extremely well in a bright blue. I wish that all of the buttons were raised, though, like the center ""5"", or that the keypad itself was not recessed.I don't like that Motorola has removed the icons to place next to phone book numbers that indicate work or mobile or home(etc...), but that is one of very few complaints about the software layout of the phone. Overall, given what is available on the market I think this is an excellent high-end choice for any professional.",4
"Good but...

Hi,First things first..Pros -- the phone is a great thing to show-off. It does look cool and attract attention.Cons -- Coming from a non-motorola world, I definitely have cons with the user interface.1. Mentioned time and again, the duplicate entries in the address book for different phone num's of same name is definitely an eye-sore (and finger-sore too once u start searching the phonebook).2. The ""recently called""/""received call"" list does not display the time of the call right away(though its only a click away).. It just displays the list of caller id's/name's.3. If I set an alarm, there is no icon/indicator on the home screen which tells me that an alarm is activated for xx:xx timeThese might possibly be trivial, but goes a long way in enhancing the user experience.Might hold on to the phone for probably a year until a better one comes by..",3
"Very disappointing!

Let me just start by admitting I sure am glad I waited 6 months of owning the Razr v3 before writing a review. I was psyched when I got my new phone in December 2005 that it worked perfectly, it was just as stylish as promised, the screen resolution was (and is) excellent, and it was just great as I was used to the Motorola interface and all its little quirks.However, just six months later, my phone is unusable. Just--out of the blue--the all the keys stop working. Well, correction, one key still works: the power button. I end up having to drag out an old phone to use because--given a few days--the Razr miraculously recovers. However, it is tiresome hauling a back-up phone around!! I don't know what gives, but I'm tired of this little quirk which can be a major problem if I'm faced with an emergency. Overall, a very unstable, disappointing product.",1
"Well at least it looks good.

As with all my other cell phone reviews, I just have to say that T-Mobile is a great service provider, and in my opinion, the best out there. Compared to coverage and other problems that my friends have told me about Sprint, Cingular, and Verizon, T-Mobile seems like heaven. They have THE BEST customer service I have EVER dealt with, and are very cheap (especially the family plans that now are only $8 for an additional line and only $10 a month for unlimited text messaging for EVERYONE on that account).Now to the phone.I am on my 4th RAZR since January of this year. I have had problems with the hinge, screen, and now this final issue, not being able to recieve any calls. In fact I have had similar experiences with all of the Moto phones I have owned in the past (C650 and V330). Now, T-Mobile has agreed to let me swap my defunct RAZR for a (hopefully) better Samsung E635.Anyway, as everybody knows, this phone is very stylish and slim, but very wide, so it does not fit in many generic cell phone pouches and holders. It is pretty durable as far as scratches go, but the screens scratch easily (do does the keypad) and the screens show fingerprints.Camera is average.Voice quality is good.Speakerphone is average.Video capture is poor.Battery life is average.Screen is excellent (although I have had to have repairs done and it shows fingerprints).Menu design is average.Bluetooth works well.Nothing much really stands out with this phone. It is just an average mid-range Motorola cell phone in a sleek package.My advice - there are better options.",1
"Horrible Phone - unsafe at any speed

Worst phone I ever had. It's so badly engineered, I hardly know where to start.1.Its sound quality and volume are worse than any I've had before.2.Its bluetooth implementation is awful: you can't download large collections of numbers from your Palm.Worse still, it truncates individual phone numbers at a period! So if you use periods rather than hyphens (to conserve space on your Palm's tiny screen), you are screwed.If, after the bluetooth dialing but before the phone gets picked up at the other end (while the phone keeps ringing at the other end), you close your Palm or move on to something else with your Palm, this phone drops the connection. My Ericson T39 had none of these problems.3.You can't turn the ringer off without generating an audible confirmation beep! So if the class, meeting, or concert has already begun, you're screwed.4.The display is necessary to just about every control, but it shuts off in the middle of calls, so you have to guess what might be safe to press to get your display back.5.Worst of all, you simply cannot operate this phone at all unless you are staring right at it. Totaly unsafe in a car. It has pressable regions (instead of buttons). They, and the panel they are part of, are flat flat flat; you can't dial them by feel; at least not in a reasonable length of time and not without errors.There's more bad news, but you've probably heard enough already.All in all, a poorly thought out device.I'm going back to my (much older) Sony Ericson T39 (at half the price) which has great clarity and volume, sensible controls and feel in manual operation even without looking, and responds to voice control for complete hands-off operation. It not only dials when you speak people's names, but can also change all operating parameters by you speaking your environment's name (e.g. ""classroom"", ""car"", etc.). It identifies callers in your own voice, etc.)Yes the newer phone adds a (low quality) camera, but that's hardly enough to justify using such a bad phone.",0
"T-Mobile Service is horrible!

This review is more of the service than the phone. The phone is thin and cool, but T-Mobile might have the worst customer service. My phone would not work, and I seriously had to wait an hour or more just waiting to speak with a representative who was fairly clueless. After waiting an additional 20 minutes on hold to speak with a specialist, I was informed that their office was closed. I'd go with Cingular over T-Mobile.",0
"T-mobile serice sucks

Do not buy any phone or service from T-mobile. Their network is terrible. It drops your call many times a day. Their customer service is very rude. I would never go with T-mobile",0
"Razr phone

I really like this phone because it makes me look rich. I know i sould stuck up but it is true. i am in 8th grade and the only one in my school with a razr. It is a good phone but it is very slow when like loading the menu and stuff. Overall, it is a good phone and i would definetly reccomend it.",3
"not available in 24 hours.

the phone is great... 5 stars. this has taken a week and a half just to ship it out of the warehouse. i need my phone faster than that. come on amazon, get it together.",0
"BEWARE T- MOBILE SUBSCRIBERS

First i had called up t-mobile and asked about taking phone from amazon ( i already have a t-mobile phone) and asked if i can take a new phone and take a family plan They said YES and told me all the details about it BUT THE THING THEY FORGOT TO MENTION IS THAT I HAD TO EXTEND MY PHONE CONTRACT FOR A YEAR this was told to me when i called up after buying a new phone and was trying to make a family plan.they had told me they were sorry it was their mistake they forgot to tell me BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT IF I WANT A FAMILY PLAN I HAD TO EXTEND MY CONTRACT THEN THEY SAID THEY WILL COMPENSATE MY UPGRADING MY PHONE AND THE UPGRADE PHONE OFFERED TO ME WAS THE NOKIA FREE PHONE FOR THE OTHER PHONES I HAD TO PAY AROUND 100-150 DOLLERS JUS TO GET A FAMILY PLANabout the phone its pretty good but signal is bad had a few dropped calls sometimes rest all is good",0
"Bull Crap Discount

How could this be a discount when tmobile itself is offering the same phone for the same price or less. Thats no discount you have there its (...).",0
"Phone works, but name not misspelled properly

I remember ordering a Motorola RAZR, but this phone clearly says that it's a RAZOR. This is a clear breach of typographical misconduct!",2
"Apple computers?

I hate to break it to you as well but apple had nothing to do with this design. Another thing is the fact that apple isnt known for their style and design they are known for the ipod and making the worst posseble computers on the market.I have a few things with this phoneproseasy to navigatelooks coollots of extrasConsbreaks easyeveryone in the united states has one just like itthe buttons/keypad is bad for textingto tell you the truth it gets old to look at because your friend neighbor uncle brother inlaws that guy walking to work and that guy screaming at you has one",1
"Good Phone - (...)

I would give 4 stars to the phone. I am happy with the phone as well as the customer service for the product. The only thing Razr V3 lacks is a good search capability for the phone database. Else it is very good.(...)",0
"Motorola RAZR V3 Phone (T-Mobile)

IT IS JUST OKAY. IT IS THIN VERY THIN BUT VERY LONG. I WANT A SMALL AND THIN PHONE. I HAVEN'T TRIED ANYTHING ON THE PHONE BUT I GUESS I LIKE IT. I CAN'T COMPLAIN ABOUT THE RECEPTION.",2
"This Phone Sucks

I got my first Razr in January. In February, the phone just stopped turning on for no reason. I didn't drop it, there was no damage done to it. The screen simply stopped lighting up. So I returned it to Cingular, and they quickly sent me another one. 2 months later, my phone started dialling the number 2 constantly whenever it was open. Again, didn't drop it or damage it in any way. I cannot call anyone whose number isn't 222-222-2222. I hate this phone.",0
"it is just o.k.

To put it simply the V3 looks great!!, The V3 works just O.k. I previously owned the Motorola V330 and I was very happy with the way that phone functioned, My only problem was that I wanted something slimmer that would not bulge when I had on a suit. I bought the razr about a month ago and I can honestly say that it does not work as well as the V330. I have trouble hearing callers unless I hold the phone just right and even with the blue tooth, ( I have both the Motorola HS850 and the HS700)the volume is still a bit low. I have also encountered drop calls periodically with the razor that I didn't get with the V330 Both phones are with T-moble. lastly the Razr is extremely easy to scratch, BUY A COVER. As I type this I am wondering if the reception problems are due internal vs. external antennas?. All in all I am not that impressed with the razr's functionality only with it's form. the V330 works just as well if not better and for the money one would expect the razor to be a bit sharper.",2
"Wow..sleek AND sophisticated

I recently purchased this phone..not on amazon, actually a T-Mobile booth at Costco. (...). This is my first phone; however my brother and mom (also on he T-Mobile plan have cheaper phones which don't even begin to compare with the Razr V3. It is so thin and lightweight (enough to carry around in my pocket without so much as causing a wrinkle), yet it is very durable, considering the fact that it has been dropped a few times. The screen on the outside f the phone is very nice espc. for incoming calls and caller id. The screen insde of the phone is beautiful...It's big enough to see everything clearly. I love the keypad as well; it combines sleek, appealing looks with funtionallity and practicality. The camera and videocamera capabilities are nice and great quality, Everything was easy to use and understandable too. There are so many features, that this phone truely is a toy for adults. I completely am satisfied and I love this product. So if you want a phone that not only is useful, but is packed with amazing features, trust me, buy the Razr V3!!!",4
"Sleek Looking, Powerful Cell phone

I've had my Razr V3 for about 3 months. This was my first Motorola phone, and I'm used to Samsung and Sanyo. So it took a little while to get used to the different functions of this phone, the different menus, and things like that. I will say that the phone seems to be fairly durable. I was worried I would scratch the large screen on it, and I haven't done so yet. I've dropped it several times, on concrete, in the snow, in the rain, and I haven't had a problem with it. Once you get used to the way motorola phones work, I think you'll be quite pleased with this phone.PROS: -Battery lasts a very long time-Motorola bluetooth wireless headsets work very well with this phone-Cool styling, everyone seems to want one.-Nice colorful screen.-Picture and Video-Loud speakerphoneCONS: -Not very much memory on the phone for video and picture-Difficult to download ringtones, may just be my service-Hard to find a good looking leather case-Plastic snap case sometimes catches on things and the phone goes flying!-Buttons are small and hard to push at times.-Screen constantly getting smudged when phone is pressed against face in use.OVERALL-Not a bad phone, I like the ease of use, and compatability with bluetooth wireless headsets. Phone is very slim and sleek. Packed with features, and I haven't had a problem with it yet, even with the occasional rough treatment.",3
"Thin. Lightweight. Intelligent. Sleek.

I just purchased this phone with T-Mobile having used the Motorola V710 for two years. To my relief, the menu and key operations were nearly identical (Although the RAZR reverses the red and green keys). With my SIM chip installed, the RAZR performed every bit as well as the reliable V710, with all my stored numbers still intact.I love the sleek design. It is so thin and light, it fits into a pocket without bulge or cludginess. The hi resolution video screen is more than twice the size of a regular cell phone making the screen much easier to see.My bluetooth Jabra worked flawlessly with the RAZR. It might be a minor thing, but the AC power adapter uses a standard USB port which is much better than the flimsy connector used by other Motorola phones.All in all, I am enjoying the phone and recommend it highly.",4
"No RAZR for me!

Bought two RAZRs from t-mobile. First one lasted 1.5 months before screen started flashing on and off and different screens flashing on it's own. Second one got VERY poor reception and was returned-manufacture defect. STAY AWAY unless you have at least 3 extra hours in your busy schedule to get it all resolved. It's an overpriced piece of junk and waste of time!!",0
"Attention Grabber

Well...Let me start out by saying this phone is freakin' cool. I love the Design, but who doesn't. I sell T-mobile phones and I love using my pohne as a selling point it has never dropped a call the video plaback is pretty nice at 30fps, even has video recording, exclusive to t-mobile. the battery life rocks and the bluetooth is even cooler. the only downside is the muffled earpiece i often find myself asking...what?. i also dont like the indepth menus on the phone, i think they put a little to much extra menus in changing simple tasks like switching your ringer or switching your wallpaper more difficult than other phones. over all i love it and got what i expected. an awsome phone and great service too.Good luckB.Pollock",3
"Motorola V3 Razr

This phone looks cool and that's about the only good feature I can think of.I bought this phone because it was ""cool"" and quickly realized that it was far more than I needed or wanted. If you just want a phone to make calls on, do not buy this phone.Aside from all of the bells and whistles, the reception is HORRIBLE! The very first call I made, the connection kept cutting out and it was extremely frustrating.This phone is very thin but it's also wider than you might expect. It is hard to hold the phone comfortably because it's so wide.My phone came with several wallpapers (some were animated) and very few ringtones. It came with several alarm-type sounds but only 3 actual ring tones.I took this phone back the next day because I realized that it was not worth the $200 I paid for it, and it was way more than I needed in a phone. If you just want a plain old phone, this isn't it.",1
"Good looks and nothing more

Have to agree that its a great phone in terms of looks and only looks. Had a Motorola V300 before and C650 and the interface is no different. Screen is of great quality but menu is same. Expected more for this quality phone. Camera is so so. Its thin but a little flattened out but slip real easy into pocket etc. U need to have motorola phone tools to sync and edit phone books especially if copy entries from SIM to phone and have duplicate phone number showing which is not good. I wish motorola could have improved on the menu. Its not worth $200 or even $100. Got mine for $75 as an upgrade from t-mobile which is good else not worth it. The phone did not come with some stuff like all games normally advertised on other sites like billiards etc. It had one full game(golf) and demo of Bejeweled. T-mobile has no clue why. Need to buy Mobile phone tools seperately as its not included with phone(too bad). BTW, connection quality is a lot better than V300(which always hung up and dropped calls).",2
"Phone's awesome.....T-Mobile customer service sucks

The shipment arrived on time. The contents were as listed on the website and in good condition. I have no complaints with the phone itself. The rating is low because of t-mobile:- Instructions are incorrect for t-mobile in the package and on the website. Errors in documenting procedures.- Number portability is a pain. It took 2 hrs to get thru to the rep, and then it took 3 days to switch from Cingular to t-mobile while repeatedly calling the rep to find out the ETA. ETA given was always 2 hrs. Liars!!!- Printed manuals have a lot of errors. I guess t-mobile does not have ""quality"" as a selling point.",1
"Good Phone

I got this phone as an upgrade from the V300. It is definitly a cooler phone to have in your hand, but I'm not so sure about it's sturdiness. The V300 could be thrown against the wall (which my little toddler did on occasion!) and it would keep working. The Razr on the other hand switchs off as a result of a simple fall!That said, it is a nice phone. I've had no problems with calls being dropped or poor receiption. It has lots of added features, but most I really don't use.So, all in all it is an excellent day to day phone .... just keep it out of the hands of little toddlers!",2
"RAZR phone

I got this phone for mother's day from my husband, and it's great. It takes wonderful pictures when you forget your real camera at home. I took pictures of our daughter in the hospital, and it takes great in-door shots so her daddy could see how she was doing. My husband was thrilled to see the photos I took. The phone works great and since we live so far up north in the Redwood forests, we get clear, perfect reception. I was so thrilled with this new phone, I love it and take it everywhere. Comes with several fun things to add to the phone too. Try one out, you'll love it too. I haven't had anything go wrong yet,and I've dropped it a few times, with nothing breaking. I have the silver one, it's thin, comfortable to hold, and easy to dial, without trying not to hit other buttons in the process. My friends all want one too! So far, this is the best phone yet.",4
"First Cellphone Purchase

I bought this phone on the internet which will be free in 6mos after the rebates. I drive a convertible and use the phone at freeway speeds with no problem hearing, and the other person never has a problem hearing me. Reception is very clear. No dropped calls. I figured out a lot of the functions before reading the manual, which is a complete dud.(Most manuals today are a waste of time, written by some engineer who doesnt know the language)I want to set it up for voice activation (not explained too good either)I play around with the setting every day, and it is really up to the user to decide what they want it to do. It is a little delicate and use with care. I dropped it into a cup of coffee day 2 and it didnt damage it. I think the battery will get better after a couple of chargings, like a lot of equipment. Also liked the one year contract. 2 years is too long. Tmobile 1500 minutes Ive used up half in 2 weeks and the phone is hot looking and easy to use keys, camera, voicemail, etc. Give the phone some time and keep trying or ask questions.BTW: Some people here complained about dust or dirt on the display not coming off. Maybe it still has the protective plastic cover on the face. If so remove it and use the phone without the plastic. Or maybe it NEEDS the protective cover.",3
"seems cool, but it isnt

i am a forgiving user and enjoy cool technology. however, this phone has exhausted my patience as has tmobile. i take very good care of my eqiupment (two-year old sunglasses with nary a scratch on the lenses) but have had to replace this phone thrice and am about to replace it a fourth. perhaps i was spoiled by the sony ericsson t616 that i had or perhaps its because motorola is a disaster. other than the t616 i have been a committed customer from the brick phone, through the flip phone, past the v86 all the way to the RAZR (my dad works there so i feel obligated). but i shant buy agayn from motorola or tmobile until they produce a product that, a. doesnt break all the time, b. isnt slow as molasses, c. isnt designed to look cool while functioning poorly (see motorolas enormous recall of the RAZR). sorry, but this phone just plain sucks.",0
"Great... When it works

The Razr Phone is great when it works.. but it has a strong tendency to break not shatter but something will happen like the camera will go out. My Razr's Camera stopped working after less than a month of use... pitiful for the cost of this phone. I know that my problem is not an isolated incident because several of my brothers friends have had the exact same problem leading me to say this is unacceptable. If they release a new version i might consider it but for me the Looks of the Razr are not worth the problems it carrys",1
"3rd phone in two months

I got my 1st RAZR V3 through T-MOBILE & discovered the camera wouldn't work. I had to mail it back before they would replace it. The new phone I received a couple of weeks later worked for a couple of weeks but the battery was drained in less than a 24 hr period. Sometimes when you press the number 2 on the third phone (the one I have now) nothing happens and has to be reset to factory settings. It looks good though. Motorola's MOTO motto should be ""It's better to look good than work good.""",2
"Fantastic phone...

My wife and I just got RAZR phones for use on the T-Mobile network. Although I sometimes wish the menus were a bit more intuitive, the quality of the calls and the look of the phone are fantastic. The quality of the reception compared to our old phones are significantly improved. Highly recommended.",4
"Great phone... still needs tweaking

This is my fifth phone, and I really like Motorola's features (personalized ringtones, categories in the phone book that can also have specific ringtones, ease of use for the menus, etc). The Razr is a sharp looking phone, has great specs, fits nicely in my pocket or my purse, and has a very nice display (easy to read too).I miss the status light from my other phones, which was a quick way to glance at the phone and see if I had missed a call or had new voicemail. The vibrate function is a bit weak, probably due to the phone size. The speaker function is loud and clear. My main complaint is that there aren't enough slots for voice activated dialing (only 20, when the phone can hold 1,000 entries and that doesn't include your SIM card). I think 50 should be the minimum for most of us who have lots of friends & family, and/or lots of business contacts that we're in frequent need to call while on the run and using hands-free sets.Speaking of hands-free sets... I don't understand why the Motorola Bluetooth Headsets and phones don't always use the same power adapter. I don't like having to carry cords for my laptop, PDA, phone, and headset!Overall, it's a good phone and I would still recommend it. I use this phone for both personal and business, so it's going to get a lot of use! I highly recommend the Bluetooth headsets too. I never realized how tethered to my phone I was until that cord disappeared... no more jamming the phone in your shoulder either!",3
"Motorola Razr

One thing which REALLY bugs me about this phone is that it's cabable of video playback (it can download) but you can't record from the phone! I don't understand why especially since the technology is obviously there. Perhaps I should have done my homework first.It's my first Motorola (always had a Nokia before) and there's a couple more things which don't impress me. When sending a text message you have to go through a few screens before the text message actually gets sent. Also if I'm writing a text message and I have to stop writing it for one reason or another, the message doesn't save in the memory (unlike Nokia), so that may take some getting used to.All in all though, I do like the sleek design and it lights up really well!",3
"razr

This is a good phone. I love it, ive had mine for a few months now, thanks to my dad who bought me one. Some reveiws say this fone breaks easily, ive spilled a whole glass of water on mine, dropped it while it was open on the concrete at school, and had it fall off my desk at home. Seriously, you have to try to break this phone. The software on it is the same as every other motorola phone ive used in the past. If your familiar with motorola phones this wont be hard to use. The camera isnt the best, but i dont really use my phone to take videos and pictures. lol i kinda use mine to talk. Another thing i love about this fone is when someone calls there picture shows up on the screen, i guess thats quickly becoming the standard for phones. I think if you like being complemented on how cool your phone looks, and talk regularly on the phone then get this. I heard that a new version is coming out it looks cool, it was set for release this year but theres only 2 or so weeks left lol.",4
"Cool looking, weak service, weak interface, eternal wait time

First off, Tmobile service is spotty at best. I just cancelled after a couple days because I sounded like I was talking into a tin can (and I live in the Northside of Chicago, not the country). It took 2 wks to get my phone after I ordered it, luckily I didnt keep my old number. You cant store more than one number under a name, the interface is not very user friendly, but it looks really cool.",1
"n.g.

my wife and I both bought this telephone six months ago. Nothing but problems. Going back tomorrow",1
"Sexy eye-catching phone

The RAZR does everything a cell phone needs: makes phone calls, takes pics (which almost every phone comes with now), that bluetooth stuff I don't really use... but unlike any other phone, it gets you to the center of attention.Slip out your RAZR and hear the ooohs and aaahs. Ladies and gents, you will be known as guy/gal with the sexy RAZR. As X-mas approaches, the RAZR is gonna one hot item. And is it worth the hype? Yes, oh yes.",4
"Poor reception in the south...

I moved from Baltimore to Louisiana after buying this phone. In a few words, it is terrible. I have noticed that people who have this phone with Cingular down here have better reception and no drop calls. If you get this phone and you live in the south, do not be with T-Mobile.",2
"oh my god.

This phone changed my life. I used to be a loser. You know, down on my luck, sad and broke. After I began making my calls with this sleek mobile phone things changed for good (I hope for good at least). People began noticing me, I gained some much needed confidence, and my hepatitis even went into remission. I'll never be lonely again. Thank you Motorola!",4
"slick & slim

I wrote the review under the heading ""slick & slim."" I didn't mean for it to be A Kid's Review. Can you please remove that part?",3
"Razr OK, but T-Mobile is weak

I'm sure the Razr is a great phone, but I would caution anyone from getting it with T-Mobile service. I've got it now and there are many times when I've got no service at all and my friends with other carriers have full bars. I've tried to get them to explain why and I get no reaction. So, get the Razr if you want but stay away from T-Mobile until they fix their service problems.",0
"Amazing phone! Super sexy.

No humming and I've owned it for about 7 months now.People who are technologically inept, should not be writing reviews. Just keep bitching to your friends.",4
"GOTTA HAVE IT!

This is the best cell pone I've ever purchased! A must have for those who love to travel but hate poor connections!",4
"beep...beep...BEEP!

All in all, the razr is a pretty sweet little phone. Being a twenty year old female, of course I have to have the coolest looking phone and the one with all the cool extras. The camera is okay, but not stellar picture wise. The video camera is pretty cool as well, but I don't plan on using it. HOWEVER... the major problem I have had with this phone is the ANNOYING BEEP it gives out when the battery is low. After getting it from the store, it was of course going dead after a few minutes. It beeped and alerted me of low battery. Okay, fine, whatever, surely it will die soon, right? Well, I got the phone at about noon and it was STILL BEEPING long into evening. Very annoying feature. If someone knows how to get rid of that then this phone would be five stars for me..otherwise, if you are bothered by beeping every five to ten minutes, don't bother with this phone.Update: my friend just got this phone and it is a piece of CRAP. Very worthless and fragile.",2
"functional phone

(...)The RAZR comes with a USB cable so that you can charge the phone from your computers USB port. (you can also use the same cable to upload pictures from the phone). The charging/data plug on the phone is a mini usb jack.Cingular has very good coverage since it merged with ATT wireless so they have towers everywhere. When I bought this phone from amazon I switched from T-Mobile to cingular because of the coverage in the Northeast US and international rates. Like the ads say, do actually get more bars in more places.(...)",3
"Looks are deceiving ...

This is just an ""okay"" phone. I was REALLY disappointed with the length of video recording time. I have a Samsung E315 also and I actually prefer THAT phone which easily records about 90 seconds (or longer) of video. You're lucky if you get 3 seconds of video recording time on the RAZR. The pictures, like the other reviewers have stated, are not as crisp as other camera phones. The reception is fine, no complaints on that, but the phone has ""locked"" on me a few times were I can't do anything: turn it off, make a call, etc. I have to take the battery off and put it back on in order to get the phone to work again. Speakerphone is okay. The design is sweet which is why I gave it 3 stars. The displays are huge which I also like. If my Samsung had a speakerphone, I would have never experienced the disappointing features of the RAZR.",2
"T-Mobile Service

The phone maybe fine, but T-Mobile is the worst customer service I have ever come across. They could not get the phone to work, possible a bad sim card, but do charge for the call to the customer service,which was 38 min being on hold and no fix and promises which they did not keep. They also refuse to give any credit for no service or to make up for it in anyway.I have to recommend to stay a way from T-Mobile since they do not want to serve or sell a service that works. A real rip off!",0
"Go with Samsung

I purchased this phone about a month ago. And was hoping that Motorola had over a period of time improved on the quality and also that the reception was improving. My friend did warn me about the poor reception of Motorola. I fell for the sleek design, and the cool hot features.I also work for a good company with a large office, and my earlier Samsung T-mobile worked fine at all the places. But unfortunately Motorola did not work well.I keep the phone so that my family can reach me at any time. But with this kinda reception, this phone does not fit the Bill.I am now planning to keep the service, since I did get into the contract, and will change the phone.",0
"It's battery sucks

I like this phone so much except for the battery.Now I have to recharge it in every three or four days.",3
"Great flip phone

PROS: looks great, sounds great, thin but not too small, huge display.CONS: Low battery life, hard to talk on for more than two hours, cumbersome.RECOMMENDATIONS: Get car charger, & get bluetooth hands free set.I hope this review helped.",3
"Very Pleased

I have had this cell phone for six months and have been very please. I use cingular so I get excellent reception even out in the middle of nowhere. I like to hunt and it makes for a small phone to stick in my pocket. The only problem I have with it is that the speaker phone isn't that great. You will also want to get a low profile cover on it becasue it is so small, it is easy to drop. I have dropped it several times and it has still held up.",4
"I love this phone!

This is a very good phone. It's not perfect, but, i've never seen a perfect phone yet. This phone gets close enough! (I paid $270 and extended my contract to get it...so it better be excellent!)I love the look of the phone....i've already gotten ""what's that?"" and other questions like it. It definately grabs attention. I had heard reports that this phone is too wide, however, it fits perfectly in my hands.Plus, if you get it from Tmo, you get video recording(HA HA cingular customers!!)!The only problem i encountered was the volume. It seemed a little low. However, when I used my motorola headset it seemed fine.I say get this phone if you want a cell phone that draws attention(my last phone was a nokia 6800....that drew some attention too, but, not as much as my RAZR), then this is the phone for you!",4
"good morning t-mobile.

Finally T-Mobile realized and managed to get this phone out the door on their services. It's now available for free on Cingular for such a long time.Although, I like the t-mob service, not willing to pay $200 for this phone. The advantage of this phone with Cingular is that Cingular offers highspeed EDGE standard also in addition to GPRS so you could really use the phone and high bandwidth, if available.On the other hand, t-mob only has GPRS which is much much slower than edge. EDGE is 80-100 kbps while GPRS is 10-2k kbps.I bet the t-mobile RAZR phone doesn't offer EDGE and works only on gprs, just like Blackberry 7100 on T-Mobile is only GPRS while the same model for Cingular does support EDGE. So, even if you buy this and later want to move to cingular or some other EDGE provider, you won't be able to.Plus, I heard that cingular is coming up with newer version of this phone itself.T-Mob needs to make their network better, GPRS alone doesn't cut it anymore.The phone alone is 5* phone, but linked with t-mobile takes away 3 stars. Although, t-mobile is slightly better in terms of plan and contract. Cingular does make you sign the contract for 2 years, while t-mobile has only 1 year contract. Also, with T-Mobile, you can unlock the phone from the carrier after 3 months of usage which basically unlocks the potential of a quad band phone to be used anywhere in the world with any carrier.The family plans are also little cheaper in T-mobile for the same minutes, but then Cingular has roll over. A lot of times, I use less than half the minutes in t-mob and end up wasting all the remaining minutes.In all seriousness, for the phone+ cool, hip and trendy style. (talk of the town when you pull it out)+ good voice (solves the basic purpose)+ generally t-mobile and this phone has great reception even in the hilly areas and elevators+ one of the best speakerphones in the market+ usb support for charging, which is just great. (why couldn't every phone standardize on usb? and cars should also have USB ports.)+ nice backlit and font styles+ seems like a sturdy cosntruction+ multiple types of ringtones supported+ standard voice based dialing just like any other sony ericsson phone- bluetooth too sensitive to distance- only WAP browser, doesn't support all HTML pages quite well. (the newer blackberries have even flash support)- camera isn't that great compared to my Panasonic GU87 and newer Sony Ericsson.Also, I'm concerned that this phone will soon be $200 on ebay without any contract or t-mob itself will lower the price to match the competetion.",1
"Poor reception from T-mobile, 10 calls dropped in a single afternoon

My wife and I bought a T-mobile family plan coming with this phone. Too bad. Calls dropped like hell. Checked the tower map of the network. found several towers in the walking distance. Went to the T-mobile local store and called customer service. No solution! They keep saying that the motorola phones are bad in reception with T-mobile network and suggest us to get a Nokia or Samsung! The only thing good is speak phone...",1
"Motorola RAZR V3 is alot better than the bad reviews... Craig (NYC)

I upgraded to the silver RAZR via cingular...I received a pair of phones the other day and activated them with ease. signal and reception has been great...Actually, Im getting 4 bars at home where in the past got poor or no reception with my old Nokia. As for the bells and whistles..they are nice but not a real need for my use bu they are cool none the less. Internet access was a bit slow but did work...im not sure what people expect. Ive had no issues with call drops so far or with poor sound. The speakerphone is an excellent feature and the voicemail and text messaging was a breeze to set up and use. Sleek design, small size and a nice feel while operating the phone. I did not feel that the phone was flimpsy but given its thin design dropping it on a hard surface probably isnt a great idea because it doesnt seem that the phone is thick enough to take a bad shock. Hopefully, i wont drop it.I can only think of two negatives that kept me from giving it a 5 star rating. One was that the instruction book does not tell enough about all the features that come with the phone (almost like its on purpose...they dont want you to know how to maximize its use). Second, the Cingular set up gives limited ring tones and wallpaper... They are available for a fee via download... If you're into that youll be disappointed...I also found it annoying that they charge you per kilobyte of text downloaded from the net. That will probably add up if you're a big net surfer. Its balanced by the the fact the you get 450 minutes per month and they rollover...plus free nights and weekends...Overall, I loved the phone...very cool..and small...I give it a thumbs up despite all the poor reviews ive read.",3
"I have three, and I may buy a fourth

Well, I like them, and have had three for 4 months on a family plan. They are expensive, and I would not buy them if I had to pay list price, but you can generally get them hugely discounted if you get a new service plan at the same time.The Bluetooth is a plus. It was a little tricky to get to work, but now works OK, so I download the pics to my computer. What is interesting is that you can also upload pictures from a computer to your RAZR by the Bluetooth, if they do not exceed the pixel size that the camera takes. The RAZR memory is about 5 MB, and each picture is about 50 kB, so you can hold about 100 pics.And you can upload .gif format images too, limited by pixel size but not file size. And if you assign them to someone in your phone book, both the large interior screen and the small exterior screen displays the .gif, including displays of motion if the .gif includes motion.But honestly, when you want to take a quality photo, use a quality digital camera, one that was intended to be a camera and nothing else. The same goes for the video feature on the RAZR, which disappoints me too as to how ridiculously short the clips are.I don't do text messaging; it seems to me that is what email is for. Phones are for talking. The voice messaging works well enough.Other reviewers have praised it for being cool. This does not mean much for me, a sedentary middle-aged family man who long ago accepted the pronouncements of his teenage kids that he is uncool.But for what it is worth, it has generated lots of comments -always positive- from other people who see me with it. This was something of a surprise, because my other cell phones never did that. So I would agree with other reviewers that it does get attention. You will have to decide if this is worth anything.Finally, it fits very comfortably in my shirt or front trouser pockets. Its flatness and lack of a protruding antenna makes this work much better than other cell phones I have used. It means I don't have to fool around with all the other accessories such as belt clips and cases. This simplifies things immensely, and I have come to value it as a major positive.",3
"Piece of Junk

This phone's flaws include:(a) Ergonomically unfriendly. Dialing and gripping the phone are uncomfortable.(b) Has a muted volume. The volume is inadequate. It's impossible to carry on a coherent, long conversation on this phone(c) An annoying buzzing sound once the connection is established(d) Large number of dropped calls even in large metropolitan areas(e) Menus are user unfriendly. The menus are not logical. For example, when you miss a call, you usually want to know WHO called and THEN check voicemail. On this phone, you're forced to check voicemail BEFORE seeing the name of the missed caller. Who wants to do that?(f) No memory expansion available. I like to make voice records but I cannot tap into the large bank of photo memory. On my previous phone, the user had the choice of dedicating memory toward voice records or photos.(g) The software that allows synchronization of contacts with one's PC is unreliable. Unfortunately, you can only sync contacts about 1/10 attempts, due to software issues.(h) Phonebook does not support multiple numbers per person. So, if you have 5 numbers for George Bush, then you will have 5 entries for George Bush.(i) You cannot display SIM card memory OR phone memory. So, if you have 3 numbers for George Bush, then 6 entries will show up, 3 corresponding to the SIM card and 3 corresponding to the phone.So, bottom line, this is a horrible phone. Probably the worst cell phone I've ever had (I've had 4 so far). It's unusable.",0
"great phone but.......

(daughters review)it's a great phone but i think there should be more features pros- it's the most cute phone out there HUGE! LCD screen great quality, very clear good picture very thin good for talking on photo caller id! voice dialing 4x zoom camera cons- could be a little more easy to understand at first stupid ringtones only found 3 good ones overall great cell phone get the pink one!",3
"Pretty fancy phone with not much virtues inside

The phone looks really stylish and the design is OK.bad things:--- Terrible battery life, once it is down, will not let you turn it on before you charge the battery.--- Not good at capture the signal, sound quality not so good--- Photos taken by the camera is a litter bit of greenishSo far, not very like Motorola products, would go for other brands next time",2
"Horrible phone

This phone is the worst one I have ever owned. TMobile is great to work with, but this phone I would never recommend. It drops calls and breaks up. I rank it as the worst of the worst that Motorola has ever put out.Junk!!",0
"You get what you pay for... and I got this for free.

OK the good:*I got it for free*It's made mostly of aluminum which is cool*It looks cool*It has a really nice screen on the inside - it's large and the colors are decentThe bad:*It drops calls almost as much as my old Nokia (which was inexpensive compared to the going cost of this RAZR)*I dropped it twice onto pavement and now it resets itself at random. So this is basically my fault, but come on... we all drop our cell phones. They should be able to withstand a couple of drops, especially if it's made out of METAL and not PLASTIC*The camera's resolution is pitiful*The outer screen is unnecessarily tinyBottom line, I expected more from this phone with all the hype from Motorola. But that's what happens when you give in to the media I suppose. If you get this for free then I guess it's OK, but I would never pay for this phone.",1
"A bit of a dissapointment

Sleek looking phone, very confortable to use but definitley a bit of a dissappointment from a use standpoint.Dial out fails when my wifes no-name brand on same serive (cingular) at same location at same time works fine. Not uncommon that it fails to complete a connection even with 3-5 bars of signal streangth.Menue system is ""non-intuitive"" but that seems to be typical of Moto phones compared to others I've had. (granted this is subjective)Camera pics are blurred and again not as good as my wifes off brand. Same pic in the same place at same time.Web browser is one of the bright spots of this phone.Bottom line I probably would not get another no matter how kool it looked.",1
"So far, Very Good

The customer service is GREAT. The phone and T-Mobile is working better than expected and certainly better than my existing VerizonWireless service (which wasn't too bad either).Able to use the phone worldwide and the T-Mobile one-year contract is a real plus.",4
"Trash with flash

Mine looked impressive... but the talk time wasn't all that great, the keypad wore quickly, and a year after I bought it, the display died, leaving me with a useless phone. Even when working, the RF performance was a lot poorer than cheaper phones; even my ancient Sony-Ericsson T28 performs better. All my co-workers who bought the Razor eventually replaced it with something more reliable and more rugged. This is a fashion accessory, not a phone.",2
"Nice little phone

Nice features and my 18 year old daughter loves it, she says it is ""tight"". Nice conversion tables built in for overseas travel for determining weight,distance, currency, etc. Works well in Augusta, GA, Atlanta, and New York City with Tmobile so far.",3
"Great Phone!

This is the first phone that I purchased. (Usually I would get the free phone with the plan) But I use it for AT&T; and I hate AT&T; because all the ""raising the bar"" ads are bull. But the phone hasn't given me any reception problems so far. I really love the sound effects, the menu and the camera. The camera comes out a really high quality and even has a small flash.The only things about this phone is that the texting gets a little annoying. Some phones when you start to text you get AaBbCc and you can text immediately. This one ALWAYS starts out with the ""guessing the word"" type text. I hate that. No matter how many times I change it, it always starts out with that and I have to keep changing it every time I make a text.Also, I know that the Verizon Chocolate has to get its Speakerphone activated at the store or internet, but I have no idea about this phone. It doesn't say it anywhere in the manual. I cant survive without speakerphone and it really annoys me. If anyone knows about the speakerphone, please e-mail or respond! Thanks!",3
"BE CAREFUL!!!

We bought this phone as a gift for our daughter (she loves everything pink). The phone is beautiful, the problem was that when we read the technical specifications on the web page it said bands 850-1800-1900 but when we received the phone: 1. First of all it had manuals in every Northern Europe language but no English or Spanish or Italian or anything we could understand, and 2. It specified in the box that the bands were 900-1800-1900 so we were not able to connect it where we live, so we had to return it.",0
"great case

This case is so versatile that I ended up using it for my new phone, a Samsung Convoy.",4
"Great product.

Great product. The phone is very snug and secure in this case, and the case attaches tightly to my belt.",4
"Motorola Razr V3 Leather Case/Pouch

Motorola Razr V3 Leather Case/ Pouch - Magnetic Button and Expand Cover with Belt Clip - Horizontal BlackWhen shopping for a cell phone case, I was looking for one that would keep my phone secure at all times, but yet have ease of access. This case is exactly what I was looking for!",4
"EXCELLENT!!

This is an EXCELLENT case for your Razar phone. The quality is very good and the leather is very smooth to the touch. It's perfect for your Razar phone cause it holds your phone very secure. It allows you to clip it on or you can run your belt through the loops provided. Get this case!!",4
"very classy

i bought his for myself for my cell phone and im very impresses. its not cheaply made and gives my phone a very classy look",4
"Its what you get for the Money

Very snug fit. Almost doesn't fit. It makes it hard to use the key board or touch screen. The Clip work great. The lock option for the clip is nice. I still haven't found a case I love.",2
"perfect match!! and sooo cute!

I was looking for a cell phone case to match my new pocket book that was a little small. This is perfect to free up space in my pocket book and matched perfectly! Love it and loved the price!",4
"A verry good phone..

I purchased this phone because they stole mine and I didnt want to pay a lot of money for a cell phone.. At the begining I didnt want it .. but now I adore that cell phone... Cute design + good features + good price + everyone stops me and tells me .. oh ! what a cute cell phone.. loll..If you want a phone that works and dont want to spend a lot of money.. this is a great purchase..",4
"This phone rocks without spending all the $$$.

I have had many phones and this Sony Ericsson Z300a gets the job done. I don't need a camera, GPS, music, etc. Why waste time texting when you can talk faster? I dropped it many times and it's still in great shape. I like the fact that it has no external ant. to get caught on things and break. It's simple to operate, loud clear speaker and clear voice transmissions. Does not come with the stupid belt pack which always have broken anyway.",4
"I Like it!

I think it is a good phone! Easy to use, small, and it's pretty cheap. It does what you need it to do, call, and talk...that's all you really need=) It does not have an antenna so you don't have to worry about breaking it and it still has good reception. I would recommend it, one of my friends has one and they like it too....two thumbs up!!!!!",3
"nice, simple phone

I have a cell phone only because I've been stranded in a dead car on the side of the road too many times. I just want a phone that will let me call the emergency services if I need them, or to let my family know I'm not dead, just stranded. :) I really like this little phone because it's small and fits in the ""watch"" pocket of my jeans. It has a few more features than I will ever use, for example... why would I web surf on a tiny screen when I have a computer with a 19"" flat screen at home? I do like the text messaging, and the calculator. The voice transmission is clear and easy to hear, even for someone with some hearing loss like myself. I found the menus easy to use, if not always intuitive.Bottom line - if you want an easy to use cell phone without all the fancy bells and whistles, this is a good one.",3
"Poor Design layout and quality control

I have had only two other phones, LG models, before this one and thought it would be a good phone based on the specs and what I had seen. On buying it and getting to fully use it on a daily basis, less than a month, I found it to be a huge disappointment over both my 4yr old and 2yr old LG phones.The menu layouts are a pain to navigate, not much natural flow in thinking of how to get from one menu down to others. In order to view the calendar you must select view calendar from the `calendar' tool menu where in my other phones you selected calendar and it showed you the calendar how novel. I also found the buttons to feel smaller and harder to use than my previous phones even when comparing them side to side they have similar sized buttons.I also could not figure out how to adjust the voice volume the option to do so is not in any of the menus. There is a key on the side of the phone, + -, for it but all that key does is show you the `status' of the phone, model information, or change the clock format from an analog to a digital one when the phone is closed on the outer lcd. I admit to not looking into the manual but I've only had the phone for a month and only got to activate it in the last 2 weeks.This phone is very sleek and this actually causes a problem in I never got comfortable holding it in one hand, I have averaged sized man hands, and using my thumb to dial/type as there was no physical feature like grooves or an antennae for my hand to help hold the phone. I ended up using two hands to type/dial and opening the phone is also awkward without something on it to help my hand secure it while flipping it open one handed.My biggest complaint besides that I thought the layout lacked any effort is that my phone's screen broke without any impact or accident. I can only guess the screen broke from the force of closing the phone. I kept it in a pouch holster and never dropped it etc in the 31 days I had it before the screen inexplicably cracked.I have to say that of the 3 cell phones I have had this one feels the cheapest and I have dropped the other two cell phones, both flip phones, and neither broke. I even dropped my camera phone in water once and it kept working this phone could not stand the `abuse' of opening and closing itself.I would recommend anyone considering this phone either look into buying phone insurance or purchasing something else I will be trying to move to a different phone if possible.",0
"cheap

This phone feels & looks cheap. I have not found this phone to user friendly either. It was not worth the amount of money I paid for it.",0
"ClearTouch - Nearly Perfect

I've been using the product with my Verizon XV6700 for ~15 months and I finally managed in my clumsy manner to put enough small scratched on the surface of the protector that I feel the need to change it.One fairly minor problem it's had since I first purchaed the triple pack of protectors is that for my XV6700 there is a small gap (between 1/32nd and 16th of an inch) above the top of the protector and the edge of the real screen.The second problem I only noticed upon trying to remove the scratched protector. It doesn't want to come off and there are no instructions for safe removal.",3
"Perfect for your cell phone

The bag is perfect to carry out your cell in your bag or with you.",4
"Worthy Accessory for Expensive Phone

""Excellent service, quality, and delivery time! This is a necessary accessory for a gloss finish phone that shows fingerprints, nicks,etc.Other reviewers mention a tight fit, and that's true. Access is a concern(memory chip, battery,etc) but my experience with phone cases has taught me that they're all like that. I want to protect my phone/investment.I'll balance protection against access. It's worth it! If you're going to invest a good amount of money into (let's face it) a must have piece of equipment, it makes sense to protect it. You wouldn't drag new shoes through mud. This case is put together well, solid, and extends the good looks/functionality of my phone. Which is why most of us buy our phones in the first place, right? Buy this and keep your phone looking and working like new that much longer!""",4
"Great for the price

This is a great product for the price. Occassionally, the clip breaks, that's why I ordered 6 this time. Shipping was very fast. My only complaint would be the cost for shipping. I ordered 6 of these and had to pay shipping on each one. They all came in the same box, so I don't understand why there isn't a reduced shipping cost.",3
"Looks nice, but...

I like the look and the feel of the case. That said:- It was very hard to get fit over the phone.- The camera view is impeded by the top strap.- The clip does not release easily.- The belt clip broke in half within the first two weeks of use.I would not buy it again.",0
"Fits and feels nice in your hand

Lets face it, you want to protect your phone and be able to get to the necessary ports, etc. It should feel good to use. This does it nicely. I will caution you that it does not go on and off easily so if you need to get to the battery compartment (to change it or the memory) it will be quite an effort. Other than that, it is as advertised.",4
"Great case for Motorola KRZR

Very happy with the look, quality, and features of this carry case for the KRZR K1M. Definitely recommend.",4
"It's ok, But...

It's a case, it works, but when you open the phone, like to take a picture, the back of the case is over the camera. You have to unsnap the back and hold it down. Thats kind of a pain. Otherwise it is a very nice setup.",2
"Bad customer service

I received the case in a timely manner, however, I was not satisfied with the product. I contacted the customer service department regarding their return policy and received a very unprofessional response from Tassie. I will NEVER purchase anything from this company again and I would not recommend anyone else to either.",0
"Hated it

This product was sooo annoying. I had trouble using the phone with this product attached.It was always in the way & it broke after 2 months.",1
"Good and bad

I really loved this product when I bought it, but it broke the next day and I can't find the pieces.",2
"NICE BUT NOT APPLICABLE

Although the quality of the product is GOOD. The information surrounding which MOTO Q it can be used with was not expounded upon in the description, which made this product for us unusable.Upon reviewing the return policy for these items, it had to be defective or we would incur a restock charge just made it not worth the time nor the effort, the cost to execute all of this would truely surpass the purchase price.",1
"Works as it should

I had not problems with this. it works as it should. The 10ft length is a great size to have. This was of higher quality than I expected. I would recommend this to anyone.",4
"Headset Review

Only used it once and seems very good. The service and getting the product was very fast. Seems like a great product",4
"carry case

This case in not big enough to even fit the viewer in.I was very disappointed in it.",0
"Case for PhotoShare 2.4

The case fits fine over the PhotoShare photo viewer. However, we seem to use the viewer without the case as it takes up less space.",3
"Wonderful compliment to the PhotoShare

This handy carrying case is designed to both protect and aid the PhotoShare to travel in style. It is a little difficult to get the unit in and out of the carrying case but the level of protection is unmatched.",3
"I didn't like the Photoshare viewer

This case was not good at all. You had to squeeze the Photoshare viewer into it to fit. Once you got it in, you needed two people to get it out.This product was returned and I bought the Kodak, it also came with a case.",0
"Great for Travel

I purchased this case to go with the 2.4 digital system for my military husband. I love the case, but it's a bit snug and doesn't fit exactly, but it absolutely meets its' purpose and travels well.",3
"made incorrectly - Airholes on wrong side of case

I bought the case months ago and only recently opened it. I immediately saw that the airholes on the back of the case was on the wrong side. it it suppose to be behind the viewing screen on the left side where the airholes on the viewer are. On the case they are on right side behind the battery insert. I contacted PhotoCo they sent be another, But that one was also incorrect. I am very sure this is a production error and all are made wrong. They have not contacted me back. The viewer does get hot, especially with the electic adapter. Using the case this way can cause the unit to burn out. So check yours right way.",0
"Beautiful!

For the price I wasnt expecting much..but when the Mezuzah arrived it was so pretty1 I was so happy with my purchase! It came boxed, and was worth more than what I payed for it in my opinion..great deal!",4
"the use of the pielframa

this product was an excellent choice for me,it was a good slim fit in purse or in hand.this was very durable and a good grade of leather.",4
"Best phone I have EVER owned!

What can I say? Read the online reviews and you will find that this is one GREAT phone. The screen is gorgeous. Reception is WAY better than T610 on exact same network. A lot of people complain about battery life. With the newest firmware (R2L0001) this is not an issue. Bluetooth is fast and reliable. Syncs out of the box using iSync on the Mac. Menu navigation is fast and responsive. Get this phone, you will NOT be disappointed.P.S. I use it with T-Mobile in the US",4
"Still one of the best phones out there

This phone will work with both T-Mobile and Cingular in the U.S. (all you need to do is take the sim card out of your current phone and transfer it into your new phone)I have owned this phone over a year now and I still love it. I had a steep requirements list that is still not met by many other models. I paid over $300 to buy it slightly used from europe, now it can be had much easier and cheaper.It replaces my previous Handspring/Palm Treo. Via Bluetooth, it easily syncs all my contacts and calendars with my computer. I never needed to enter a single phone number.I made custom ringtones simply out of mp3s and assigned them to different people who are calling. No need to have an annoying phone that plays a computerized version of a song, this one plays the real thing. You may wish the convert the mp3 to mono and 56bps to conserve space.The phone comes with 36MB of space which is still much more than almost every other phone on the market, more than enough for the average user. Once you take photos and videos, you can easily transfer them to your computer via bluetooth.Another big plus is the thousands of free java games that you can download and place on the phone from the internet. Get away from the horrible selection and charges that your phone service makes you deal with.This phone is small, durable, has a beautiful screen, more features than you need. The camera and video quality is much better than other phones of the same resolution.Th FM radio pulls in more stations than I think any other radio I've used. That said, I never use it, because you are required to use the included headphones which I never bother with.Someone mentioned this does not have a speakerphone. It absolutely does have a speakerphone and it is loud and good quality. It uses the same rear speaker for listening to music and its excellent mp3 ringers.Mac users can use its bluetooth out-of-the-box for syncing and transferring files.PC users can download free software off of sony's website to do the same. With the additional USB charging cradle, you can also update the phone's firmware to keep it up-to-date. (Ignore earlier reviews of a slow interface and short battery life, these have all been fixed with free firmware updates)",4
"this phone have all.

i bought this phone on 6/11/2004 and works perfect! this is the best phone i ever had, because it got all the things that you need just name it, the only thing that not have is memory slot, but for me is not a problem.PROS:1-features like radio, camera, ui icons, screen resolution, infrared, bluetooth, connectivity, video camera, media player, reception, keypad works great!, pc sync, sounds, call quality, mp3, memory of 41mb, design, the quickly response of the keypad and the user interface with 3d icons, the calendar rocks, small size and the phone games.CONS:2- no memory slot, and the batery life is not as they say. the phone with bluetooth discharge in about 2 days, but without it the charge is 5 and a half days.i had a motorola v600 and the phone freeze and have alot of bad things, then a E398 is a v600 but is not a clam shell design and have memory slot of 64mb but freeze too, then samsung E715, then a nokia 7610 and i have to say that nokia hit a homerun with this phone is great but not as the k700i, and now i got the sony ericsson k700i and i have to say that the SE k700i is the best of all.",4
"great while it worked

I've had this phone nearly a year and have, up to this point, been very pleased with it. As all the reviews before me have said, this phone has many great features, looks good, and is a great buy.I am disappointed though that my center joystick button has been getting progressively less functional over the last 2 months, and has finally stopped working entirely. With that button out of commission, I can't access any of the features of the phone (except the camera), including my phone book, messaging, calendars, etc. The phone is thus useless.That said, I am looking for another of the same model to replace it and praying for better durability this time around.",2
"Magnificent Phone

But make sure you get the latest firmware (R2AY004). The unlocked K700i I bought online had 13 month old firmware (R2AE033) which was never updated. This caused a hissing sound on voice calls and made the phone lock up every time I disconnected the bluetooth on my Palm T5 and Zire 72 after surfing the web on these PDAs. Rather than returning the unit to the online retailer, I sent my K700i to the Sony Ericsson repair center in North Carolina. SE updated the firmware (for free)on my K700i and I got the phone back a week later. I no longer have any issues and the phone works great.What a phone! This phone has lots of features. The screen is absolutely gorgeous. Reception is great on the T-Mobile network here in NYC and suburbs. On my T610, I was only getting 1-3 bars in my house and sometimes I would get dropped calls. Now I get 4-5 bars at all times and reception is great. Moreover, with the updated firmware, Bluetooth works great on my PDAs and bluetooth headset.Some people complain that there is only 41MB of memory on this phone. This is more than enough memory for me since I'm not using this phone as a PDA. I have transferred via Bluetooth a few of my MP3s from my PC to the K700i and use them as ringtones. The K700i is a great MP3 (or MP4 and other formats) stereo player. This is why people would love to have an expansion slot on this unit: they want to turn this phone into their MP3 player. Furthermore, the FM radio works pretty well too. But you need to use SE's wired headset (which is included) to get stereo sound from them. As a bluetooth geek, I don't like wires. But you may not mind. The camera is a big improvement from the T610 and actually takes decent pictures. Setting up wap and MMS on the phone was simple. Just go to Sony Ericsson's website and answer a few questions and you'll get all the settings for Wap, MMS and Email. SE sends a text message within a minute straight to your phone. I set up my Email manually as I didn't want another Email address. IMAP4 and SMTP works fine, as well as the Wap browser. I'm shocked by how well it works. Battery life is not that great. I have to charge it every day for 90 minutes. But then again I keep the bluetooth on at all times. Fortunately, all my accessories from my T610 work on my K700i, including my car charger.Again, just make sure you get the firmware updated to the most recent version. At the moment, that is R2AY004. If you do that, you'll discover that this is one magnificent phone. I'll never buy a locked phone again.",4
"Advantages and disadvantages

It's a great phone with a wonderful high resolution screen. The memory is not as mentioned online. It has a physical memory of 41 MB. The only disadvantage I see is that it has a week battery. The official SonyErisccon site says it has an 8 hour talking time battery, but that's not true. It has a maximum 2 hour talking time if the battery is new and if you're not using the camera, bluetooth, infrared and the rest of the features. This means you need to recharge the battery maximum everyday. I wish the company produces a new stronger batter and if it does this moblie would be the best on the market.",3
"The friendly & smart cell phone

A few weeks ago I found myself browsing for cell phone features and user's reports to choose my new one. Coming to Amazon in the past has been a good and valued reference source; users' advice and experience are great! and it proved useful again.Now I have been a k700 user for less than a month and I am happy to report that I agree with all the Amazon users pros and cons I came from Nokia and Motorola and in my opinion two areas deserve further comments:a. It has a great menu system. You get anywhere in a surprisingly short series of clicks; won't raise your blood pressure trying to figure out how to do something. A sharp contrast with the Motorola way, wich never really felt friendly to me.b. The contacts area can store different numbers under one name, and is displayed in a very smart 'tab' system. This is a big problem in other brands, since I used to store 'John's cell phone' and 'John's home' and the list would go very big and cumbersome.I never thought in phone cameras or other add-ons would be so funny until I came to this phone, thanks to its friendly menu system and features I have been taking many decent pictures and short videos that shine in spontaneity, maybe not so sharp but I got a moment I couldn't have taken with a regular camera that was not available at alltimes, like a cell phone can.The FM radio is very nice too, great sound quality, I am even looking forward to the SE Walkman phone for my next year phone replacement.The only Nokia feature I miss is the speakerphone, that was very good, however, with all the plus I got in this SE K700i maybe I won't miss it so much.It was good I came to this phone, Thank you Sony Ericsson. (And thank you Amazon.com users!).",4
"My Personal SE Favorite

I've only had this phone for two months and I've done so many things with it. I've been able to capture precious moments with the vga camera, record audio clips of funny jokes, listen to mp3s and the radio while jogging, and so much more! The K700i is a perfect upgrade for T610/T616 users. The K700i has everything you could imagine on an affordable phone. VGA camera, 40 MB memory, stylish looks, radio, MP3 player, Java games, WAP capabilites.This phone is one of the best phones Sony Ericsson has made to date.Here are some of the pros/cons (yes, there are a few.).Pros: 65k colors, price, Bluetooth/IrDA, Mp3/Video/Camera/Games, Radio (User programmable up to 20 presets), WAP capabilities, style, sizeCons: unsturdy casing, battery life, low 40 MB memory (definitely not enough for this phone as it functions as a video camera, camera, mp3 player, and mini-game ""console"")Overall, this is a great buy if you loved the T610/6 and Sony Ericsson phones!",4
"The MOTHER of all Cell Phones

Now, if you are like me, and require sleek, stylish, has-everything phone; this is THE ONE TO GET!!!This phone has:- Brilliant Color- WAP and WEB access- A Media Player ( that allows you to downloand a few MP3s and PLAY THEM AS RINGTONES OR JUST AS MUSIC ON YOUR PHONE)!- A Radio ( Yes, you heard me, a RADIO!!!you can get reception to any FM radio station even when you CAN'T get services)- The CAMERA Feature( with 4x Digital ZOOM and Panoramic feature!)- Videocamera capability. ( You wanna record an event, now you can. AND, you can decide how long you would like to record!)- BLUETOOTH! BLUETOOTH! BLUETOOTH ( so that you can connect your wireless headset ( Jabra!) to your phone and your Palm Tungsten too). Because of this Bluetooth feature, you can transform your phone to a ReMote Control for your computer!!- JAVE-enabled games ( and you can download other games from the Sonyericsson's website)- 40 MBs of MEMORY!!! (My Palm Pilot does not even have that much memory!!!)-Its TRIBAND, that means, you have an INTERNATIONAL PHONE MY DEAR!!!-And the List goes on......The only downside to this Monstrosity is its battery power. The battery life on this phone is limited. Unlike the Sony T-610, which can last a good week without charging, the Sony K-700i can last about 3-4 days tops. But that is a small price to pay, for so many features. Give it a try, you will be happy you did!!!",4
"A constant vexation unto my spirit

I liked this phone for the first few months, but the center button gradually stopped working. This is a big problem, since it's needed to use almost all the phone's features. Another frustration is that the battery life is extremely short; I replaced the batteries, but even so the phone has barely enough battery life to ring once. To make a call over five minutes long I have to keep it plugged in, which defeats the purpose of having a mobile phone. The charging stand it came with stopped working, because the contact points don't contact very well. In what may be its final display of wretchedness, the piece covering the camera on the back fell off.",0
"Best phone ever built!

I've been a huge Sony Ericsson fan since they launched the T610/6 line, but now i found the KK700 wich is full of gadgets the previous phones didn't have. This has everything you'll ever need, it has a built-in VGA camera with 4X digital zoom and led flash you can use with Photo and Video, 40Mb internal memory, yeah!! i know, it's a lot. It can play MP3's, You can record and play Video on your phone, not like the Motorola V300, V600, and V3 Razr, you can only play video, it has an FM Radio Tunner that u use with the stereo headphones provided, and last but not least, the Game graphics now use 3D Techonolgy.",4
"K700i The Revolution od Cell Phones

Simply the best (not PDA) cell phone from SonyEricsson, Bluetooth, InfraRed, MP3, Video and Photo Camera with 4x Zoom and Light aid, brigth colorfull screen, FM Radio, 40mb of Hard Drive.Anything you wanted in a cell phone.",4
"Daughter Loves It and So Do I!

I bought the pink Motorola Slvr for my daughter's 16th birthday. She's had it for about three weeks and absoultely loves it. She was able to download her songs straight from her ITunes library on the computer. I'm not sure if her contentment lies with the phone or the fact that she waited so long to get one. Since it was our first time getting a family plan, I decided to get the black Motorola Slvr. Even though I'm not an expert with cell phones, I must say that I do love this phone. It's slim, sleek and easy to use. We got a 700 rollover minute plan and unlimited texting for my daughter's phone. I can already see that we don't need that many minutes for the two of us. Amazon is the way to go when ordering everything. By far, the lowest prices and best deals on phones. Really, no complaints so far.",4
"Doesn't fit all models of Blackberry Pearl 8100 series

This skin is made for the Blackberry Pearl 8100. The size fits also on the 8110 model, but the holes do not line up. I can cut new holes in competing silicone skins, but this product is rigid plastic.",3
"Cheap but it works

I was kind of apprehensive to buy this with all the reviews, but it works just fine. It's cute. Kind of a pain to get on though, I can understand how some of them would not shut. I think it has to do with the service you got your phone from- mine is from AT&T and I have a friend who's is from Sprint, and there are a LOT of differences.",2
"waste of money

this didnt even fit my phone. it was a waste of money because i had to throw it straight in the trash. what else was i going to use it for?",0
"Zebra pattern

Girls love shopping and changing their style everyday. I bought this case for my sister as little gift. She loves it and ask me whether there are other patterns. Well...there are and it's not expensive~",4
"Not Worth the Buy

Well at first i was upset that my case just came in some plastic little bag where it could have broken because this product is sort of cheap. It did not fit the phone properly. The top of the case would not shut, thus it would open up more. I did drop it once saving me from any scratches but it still opened all up. Would not recomment, try a leather case or something else.",1
"Good case!

I bought this case for my friend as a birthday gift. He is very pleased for this amazing case. And he says this case fit his phoen perfectly.",3
"Excellent phone SLVR

Motorola SLVR: Slim, fits in purses and pockets; Light 'n convenient; Has all basic features one needs in a phone; iTunes & sound quality are fantastic. Only one complaint - the lowest volume for music is still a bit high for me, when I'm using headphones!",3
"Armband for MP3

This is not a bad product, but it is diffcult to insert my cell phone. Overall I would buy it again",2
"NOT Compatible with all phones

This product is not well suited for my LG Vue, I am still looking for a better armband.",0
"Works!

This armband holder works to hold my Razr phone while I run trails. It's comfortable and secure.",4
"Very Pleased

The strap is very easy to put on, and the mp3 player fits perfectly. It makes it easy for my daily walks and workouts. Thank you, it is working exactly how I wanted it too. VERY PLEASED with the item, and the price was right.",4
"worthless junk

the first time i attempted to use it, the ""window"" popped out and my phone fell on the pavement, i guess i will look for possibly an OEM accessory, or see what i can find local.i purchased 1 for blackberry bold and one for LG optimums",0
"armband for MP3 player

Slides down a lot after running/biking for excess of 20 minutes.Also the inside of it had glue/goop that attached itself to the entire MP3 player. Trying to get it off has been a hassle. Try to use rubbing alcohol to get it off, got most off with that. Still a little left. Tried to clean the inside of armband off with same stuff. I don't want to use it again, afraid the glue will get all over my MP3 player again.If it weren't for the glue, I would rate it at 3 to 4 stars out of 5.",0
"Works well - watch out for the gooey glue!

The good: This arm band works well, and stays on my arm with me cellphone while running.The bad: There is no hole other than the top slot where the cord can pass through... this could be an issue for some cell phones, but it was fine with mine.The ugly: The clear cover is sewn on AND attached with some sort of sealing glue. The glue softens and starts to cover your cell phone in slime.Overall, I'd buy it again... the slime comes off relatively easily, and it works for what I need.",3
"Not that great

The products works great. However, It has glue inside the the case that gets all over your phone. Nor worth the time or money",0
"Neoprene armband

This is a great product for any athlete with an mp3 player or a cell phone. I got it for my brother and it was perfect for him. It fit both his mp3 player, which is slightly bigger than an ipod mini, and his fairly large flip phone (a little shorter and thicker than a razor). He runs everyday, and the armband fits perfectly over his arm or over a shirt in the winter. There is an adjustable velcro strap on the back which the picture doesn't show which makes it fit virtually anyone.",4
"Great for running

This case is just big enough to fit my Motorola Backflip when I go for a run. It fits snugly, and I haven't had any problems with the phone coming out of the case or the band moving on my arm (I'm a woman with relatively thin arms, if that helps). Also, no problems with marks on my phone when I remove it. The only issue is my GPS tends to be a little less accurate when I use the arm band, but it could be coincidence.",3
"Doesn't fit my need

GOOD QUALITY, BUT LIMITED USEABILITY. NO MECHANISM TO KEEP CELL PHONE FROM FALLING OUT OF THE POCKET IT'S MEANT TO BE KEPT IN. VERY BULKY. MADE FOR A BULGING UPPER ARM ONLY.",0
"good product for the price, comfortable and stretchy

I bought this for my boyfriend, after I bought the brand new nano ipod, which they don't have armbands for yet. But, I liked that he could put his phone and ipod in the pocket. The band is a really nice stretch material and very lightweight. It is an excellent product for this super cheap price.",3
"love the versitality

love that it fits MP3 Players and the smaller phones. I can change up my workout music from recorded songs to internet radio.",4
"RELIABLE

RELIABLE AND DURABLE. HAVE HAD MINE FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS AND STILL IN GOOD CONDITION. HAVE USED IT FOR MY COBY MP3 AND MY PHILIPS MP3 PLAYERS. HAS VELCRO BACKING SO FITS TO YOUR SIZE AND HOLDS UNDER ANY SHAKING MANEUVERS. PLAYERS SLIP IN THROUGH THE TOP",3
"Nice item

works well keeping mp-3 player from getting wet from sweat. comfortable. would recommend . One minor thingplastic does fog a bit, but doesnt bother me as I dont mess with mp-3 once I start working out",4
"Not Worth It

We're too attached!!! Get a little mp3 player for $29.99 instead of trying to pack around your stupid iPhone! Leave it home during your workout!",0
"good deal

The armband fit my MP3 perfectly. I would have preferred that it be enclosed on all 4 sides. The top of the case is open, but it works well for my needs.",3
"the best

Ight this is the best buy I use it at the gym and now I m going to use it at work",4
"Very large

I didn't realize how large it was going to be. I'm not somewhat fit- but large framed woman and the tightest setting is still loose onmy arm :( It is well made and well worth the money for a man though",3
"Ehhhh

This is just a basic armband, however it will not work for anyone with a small arm. I don't know if they come in different sizes, but if it is for a child or a small armed person, it will not work or you will have to sew the band shorter. It would be nice if it was closer to one-size-fits-all",1
"Almost there

I bought this armband product and converted it to be used as a wrist band. The reason is that I wanted to use my cell phone as a wrist watch. Needless to say, there were some sewing modifications I needed to do. First was to shorten the arm band which worked great. Second, the clear plastic had to be cut off - that also worked out great, except that this required the ""open end"" to be sewn closed to keep the cell phone in place. The last thing that needed to be done was to cut out the opening ""a little more"" so that all of the keys were accessible on my smart cell phone - without removing the phone from the arm band. This also turned out great.... So I know have the ability to wear my smart cell phone as a wrist watch.... I'm wondering if there is an easier way to get more wrist band options like this?? Is this a business opportunity waiting to happen? Feel free to contact me ...",2
"Lousy quality

This item was advertised to work with the Palm Pre+ cellphone. I used it less than 10 times and it began ripping. Seller only provides a 30-day warranty, so I could return/exchange it. I definitely do NOT recommend this product.",0
"Just Right

Purchased as a gift for my sister. She says it is great for her exercise time. Good for the days you have no pockets; to store keys, etc.",4
"Too small for a Blackberry Storm.

The case is Too small for a Blackberry Storm. Wish they would come out with one that fit!",2
"Strong Design

The armband is strong, flexible, and comfortable to exercise with. The plastic cover for the faceplate makes any sort of touchscreen useless, but if you didn't see that one comming, I'll ask you to get your brain checked. I'm using it with an iriver SPINN (with case) and it fits fine.",4
"VERY durable!

My wife uses this armband everyday and she loves it. No wear and tear so far after 6 months of use either.",4
"I have purchased for Coby Mp3 player. This is good.

I didn't find any problems to report. It is very fit for my mp3 player. The holder size is approx 3.5 inch length and 2 inch wide.",3
"mp3 arm brace

i love it i listen to music when i take the baby for his walks it keeps him and me happy",4
"What more?

It's got it all. Velcro, comfy material, spacious pocket for any device and a transparent screen. Not much left for improving here.",4
"Armband

Holds the phone snug, but probably won't be able to handle the larger Desert Storm era phones that are out nowadays. Tough to access the phone through the clear plastic. Also a bit uncomfortable if your sweet biceps get larger during work outs.",2
"Arm band

Bought the band as a gift to hold an MP3 player, hard for this person to put player in pocket and have enough lead to put plugs in ears so it was handy for that. Plan to get another one for myself!",3
"Holds both!

4 stars because it holds in the heat. It also holds both my phone and MP3 player, which surprised me. Gets mistaken for a blood pressure monitor at work which is nice, because no one knows about the music. But my arm is sweaty under the armband because it holds in a lot of heat from the electronics too. Easy on and easy off, just wish there was some sort of holes or breathable fabric to let out the heat.",3
"neoprene armband

The high quality arm band is a must have item. I use this product ewvery day at work and at the gym.The price is resonable and it will last a long time...go get one for yourself!",4
"Good

This is good for running. It is soft on my bare arm and it does not slide down. I use it with my coby and it fits fine.",4
"NIce product, neoprene worth the extra cost

This product was as described, well sized, and looks to be well constructed. When it says ""small sized phones"" they are using an old standard for small. This would work for a flip phone or a ""feature"" phone, but doesn't quite fit a 3.7 inch screen smart phone. My HTC Incredible will slide into the case, but the top sticks out, and the touch screen doesn't work through the clear plastic.That said, this case is nice, and will work well for an iPod (with wheel) or a standard MP3 player. Recommended for those, but not for a smart phone.",3
"not good for iphone.

I bought this for my iphone, but the fit is pretty tight for the device [my phone is wrapped with an iSkin Revo] in the sleeve. I've worn it a couple of times while bike riding, but the band is kind of small for somebody with a large bicep - they should definitely make a bigger size.Otherwise it's well made and for the price I figured it was worth a try.",2
"Cellet Neoprene Arm

The arm band works very well, but it only last a few months if it's use often. And I use it 2 to 3 times a week. It starts to come apart after about three months. It does not cost very much. I guess that's why it does not last long.",2
"Perfect

This is perfect for all types of MP3 players. It has holes in all 4 corners for the headphone jack so that it will work with any model. There is also a hole in the bottom for a charger connection. I have a Sony Walkman and it fits perfectly with a little extra room. I wanted to see if my Droid would fit too but it was a little too big and stuck out the top. The armband fits nicely and is very comfortable. I am a 5'3"" female with small arms and was worried that it would slide. It looks much more expensive than it is and I am very happy with it.",4
"Oversized for most MP3 Players

I ordered this product thinking it would work as an armband for my MP3 player but it is way too large to be used for most MP3 players out there. It is designed to be used to hold your cellphone, the image on the back of the package shows it holding a Motorola Razor phone. If you need an armband to hold your phone this is probably a great product but I don't know anyone who needs to hold their phone while working out. I would have returned it but it was so cheap it would have cost more to ship it back.",1
"Great fit

Though not made specifically for the MP3 player that I own, it nevertheless keeps it tightly within the case. Good product. I have had no problems with it at all.",3
"Really like this armband...

It's comfortable and I'm able to get my player in and out of it with no problem. I'm also able to use the controls on my player thru the clear vinyl front with ease. I gave this 4 out of 5 stars only because I think the band is just a little wide. While it doesn't hinder anything, it just take a little getting used to when I've used thinner bands in the past, but I do like the look at feel of this one. The top is completely open but there's no fear of the player coming out as it fits snuggly against my arm. I'd definately recommend the product.",3
"never used it

I really can not say if this is good or bad.Got it for my husbands player,but he never used it.",0
"Great

Great Product! My MP3 Player (Cody) fits very well and it does not slide around. Great Product! Cellet Neoprene Sports Armband for Small Sized Phones and MP3 Players",4
"arm band

my mp3 player was a little thinner, so I had to sew the sides for the player to stay in place while I work out, now works great!",3
"Sporty & Handy

This cell phone is handy for me especially I don't like carrying phone in the pocket. This is very handy for me even if I'm wearing a jacket. It's so easy with the velcro to take off or slide on. Ilove mine. I tried holters but always snagged eventually.This works great for me.",4
"Disappointing

I just received this product and I'm a little disappointed.The package contains: one screen protector sized for the Cingular 2125 phone, one applicator (used to smooth the screen protector to remove bubbles) and one cleaning cloth for cleaning the phone screen prior to application.The screen protector has two tabs on it. One of the tabs allows you to pull off the adhesive backing, which worked ok. The other tab allows you to hold on to the screen protector while you apply it so you don't smudge it up with your fingerprints (I'm guessing). The problem with that tab is that it is stuck to the FRONT of the screen protector and when I removed it, it left STICKER RESIDUE on the front of the screen protector that was impossible to remove without using a chemical agent. After much rubbing, cleaning and drying, I finally applied the screen protector using the method described on the package and I was unable to get the product to adhere to the screen without a ton of bubbles between the protector and the phone screen. The bubbles are all over the place and are a little distracting when I use the phone. It's probably good for *protecting* the screen from scratches, but I wouldn't say it's crystal clear.",1
"good Idea...bad design

before buying this, make sure the width of you vent is more than 2 inches in width. also it is made out of very cheap plastic, i ordered it and I opened it and it was already broken. also your cell phone shouldn't be over and inch in width.I stretched it as far as I could and just barely got a 1.35"" cell phone in it and then as I was turning a corner, it went sliding across the floor of my car and snapped in to three pieces.",0
"Phone Holder

I wish I had two more arms so I could give this thing four thumbs up! It works beautifully! The new phone I have....the Samsung t809 is a bit too wide to fit in it...but it'll squeeze in...it was perfect for my old Sony Ericcson t610. And hey..the price right!",4
"Poorly designed cell phone holder

I tried to use this cell phone holder with my Motorola V600 and it worked very poorly. Every time I hit a bump or pothole on the road, the phone came off. The spring is not strong enough to hold the phone firmly in place. I am very disappointed with this product. Nevertheless, you get what you pay for. Next time around, I'll opt for a higher end cell phone holder.",0
"Exterior Display Screen! GONE!

I've had this phone for just a little over a year. The display screen has totally faded, which means that I no longer have an exterior caller ID, which really sucks. I took the phone to Sprint to see what they could do and they told me I was just slightly out my warranty and I could 1. get a new phone or 2. get the insurance, wait a few weeks and then send in a $35 deductible for a replacement. Well I don't think so. I'm switching to VERIZON. SPRINT REALLY REALLY SUCKS. They don't do anything to keep their customers happy.",0
"BAD PHONE

MY HUSBAND ACTUALLY HAS THIS PHONE AND EVERYDAY ALL IHEAR IS, "" I JUST WANT TO THROW THIS PHONE INTO A WALL."" THE BATTERY LIFE IS TERRIBLE AND BOTH THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SCREENS ARE GONE. OF COURSE SPRINT CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT AS USUAL. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.",0
"Awful

-poor reception-misses calls even when it is "in range"Generally cheap. My display has accumulated debris inside the phone so I can't clean it out and it is difficult to read. When talking to someone it cuts in and out.Paying anything for this phone is throwing money away. A cell phone company should offer 50% off since the phone only works some of the time.",0
"LG 1200 Empty Battery problem

I have only had this phone for six months. I am not a "heavy" cell phone user and only charge the battery when I'm down to 1 or 2 bars. I am having a problem that is sporadic; the battery indicates full charge however when I turn it off and on again the battery will suddenly drop from full charge to "empty" (no charge at all). In my opinion there seems to be a problem in the "on/off" button. I have phoned Sprint to ask if they are aware of any design problems; their employees say, "yes, but not exactly like that, but you can bring it in if you want to." I will make the trip to the nearest Sprint store (about 40 miles away) as I do not feel secure that this phone is reliable. I have spoken with two other people who have stated they were not satisfied with "LG" models in general and upgraded to a better phone. I wonder if this is a case of "premature" planned product obsolescence?",0
"No good

I have up front experience with this phone I is no good",0
"Nice phone

This phone is really easy to use. Like listed above, it is simple with not alot of features. It is my second LG phone and I am happy with it so far. The sound is good quality (loud enough), signal strength is good, buttons are slightly larger than on the LG TM-510, small and compact phone, very lightweight, silver finish makes it look very professional, might not have along of ringtones to choose from but it gets the job done.The only drawback on it is features. If you are looking to be able to send text messages, have various ringers, large screen (meaning the size of the font on the screen), and a very well featured phone-then, as stated before, this phone is not for you. If you are looking for a good phone that will serve your basic operations of simply sending and receiving phonecalls, then this phone is what you want.",3
"Good basic phone

I got this phone by signing up with Working Assets (Sprint network) last August. The phone does well for basic features like address book, calling, and calendar. It has a nice monochrome display and the caller ID line can be read with the phone closed. Additionally, you can turn off the ringer with the exterior volume button, allowing you to easily cut off a call you don't want to take. It doesn't have any fancy screen or internet stuff, but that wasn't an issue for me.My original phone did break because the D-pad got jammed. It was replaced for free and I've had no problems since. The reception hasn't been great, particularly indoors, but when I'm inside I usually have a land line around anyway. There does seem to be this weird 1-second delay in speaking, a problem I've had with both phones, so I'm not sure if it's a Sprint issue or the phone itself. You kind of adjust after a while.Overall, I'm very satisfied with the phone.",3
"NOT A VERY GOOD PHONE FOR 3 REASONS

1. not many features-no texting, you can only recieve texts from the internet. Also no internet.2. Horrible reception. When your talking you miss words that people are saying when in bulidings.3. calls dont always make it to you. people have called me and i dont know it until i get a voicemail which is very fustrating. It rings once and goes to voicemail.-dont buy this phone, you get what you pay for!",0
"It's a nice phone.

I brought a LG1200 last summer and hadno problem with it.I like because it smalland I can put it in my pants pocketno belt clip needed for this phone.I use it everyday at work and the callsare crystal clear.",3
"The LG1200 Phone

I have had no problems with this phone. I use it quite frequently and have had no problems with it. I think if you take care of the phone and use it in a normal fashion, the phone will last as long as any other phone, and I have tried a lot of phones! The flip phone is great as it allows you to save the life of the key pad. I would reccomend this product, and feel very comfortable in doing so. I think most of the problems arise from the carrier and how helpful they are in correcting problems. Choose the right company and you will be happy! I chose a wireless carrier with a Month-to-Month option and can cancel service anytime without any cancellation fees. Maybe that's the way to go.",4
"Not-so-great phone

I bought this phone to replace a Sanyo that was stolen. Within a few months, I had to get a replacement since the display screen on the outside (the little box) had gone dead. Within a few more weeks, the second phone's display died, and I've just left it blank, as it was too much trouble to replace - Sprint's customer service is poor.I find the sound quality, key size, and overall features to be acceptable but not great, and wish I had bought a Sanyo again. With Sprint, you are fairly limited to phone choice - I'd recommend against LG if you are looking at several models/brands.",2
"great sprint phone!!!

I have had this phone for 3 years now I would never get another phone. Over the time I have had this phone. I have droped it... kicked it trying to pick it up.... and have ran the battery to dead several times all for it to recharge back in no time... I recommed the extra long battery for this phone I could go days before a recharge which was great for me. But last week I left it in my pants and threw them in the wash all to find my poor little phone dying at the bottom of the washer. I don't think many pones could even turn on after that abuse... but this one did... and well it doesn't work some part of the circut shorted and it just blinks now... but I just ordered another one and hope for it to be as good as the last one...David",4
"AVOID!!!

Nice compact size, but..........display faded within weeks of initial use. the AC adapter also died suddenly. I think the manufacturers and Sprint have noticed, so they replace it with the Samsung A460 instead. Can't stand the A460 either - features too cumbersome to use. Anyway, avoid, avoid, avoid, no matter how cute it looks.",0
"Ok for free

I've had this phone since last August when I moved to Annandale-on-Hudson, NY as I was told Sprint's service went there. Verizon is really better if you're in this area, thoughl. Sprint is okay, but it's hard to get service indoors.The phone itself is ok. I got it for free when I bought it here at amazon and signed a year contract. I haven't had the battery issues some of these other reviewers have, but my outside display is missing several lines making it impossible to read. I've heard this is a common problem. I also use my phone for long conversations with parents and friends at home and the phone gets quite hot if you talk on it for more than 30 minutes. It's nice that it's flip though so that the buttons and screen don't get messed up and it's pretty hardy - I've dropped mine a few times.If you can get this phone for free, it's good - it has the basic functions and a nice alarm (with snooze) in the calendar function and has a big address book with multiple listing, so you can have two mobile, two office, and two home numbers for one person.",2
"No wireless web or text messaging

I just bought this phone to replace a broken one and much to my dismay it doesn't have wireless web or text messaging capability!",1
"The case seems to be for the A460, not S105

The hole for the microphone in the case is on the wrong side. In addition, the case is ill-fitting. Mine is going back.",0
"Good deal

For $... this is an decent deal. The cover for the phone doesn't fit great but it does keep my phone from getting all scratched up. The battery charger for the car is handy, but I don't use it much since the phone did come with two batteries and has a long life. For someone who spends a lot of time traveling of in a car though, this is a good package (just the cover alone elsewhere will cost you at least $...)",3
"Great

Very reasonable price and sturdier than the original. Definitely suits my purpose. For an older product, it was easily available and was delivered as advertised.",4
"Phone charger

they are typical ""universal"" adapter kinda thing. It will hold you off if you are careful enough. I bought it because my original charger bit the dust after a year and a half. They work well... Id buy a second one if it would get me to the six month mark of getting my new cell phone. No need to spend 50 bucks for a new charger. =)",3
"Rapid Home Travel Wall Charger

Works great. I love having an extra cell phone charger to keep at work. Plus, it cost less than $5. Can't beat the price.",4
"Verizon Cellphone charger

I was hesitant to buy a used charger but this purchase has been well worth my money. I have not had any problems with it. It was shipped very quickly. Great buy for the money!",4
"A good idea a poor outcome

I bought this charger having lost my verizon charger thinking that it was a great deal for the price. It certainly was a great price but the outcome has been less than possitive. I have to shake the charger for a few minutes until it begins to charge the phone. After that I have to place it down very carefully lest it stop charging. Then sometimes it startes and stopes charging randomly for a while... it is very annoiying.",1
"Biggest mistake purchase ever

I bought this phone in Jan of 07. I will name off a few things I like about this phone and say I pretty much hate everything else about it.I like the design. It's cool the have a transparent protector over the screen and the way the wires go up into the ear piece is pretty cool. I also like the removable memory factore.Every other feature of this phone is sub-par. I have an iphone now and it destroys every feature of this phone in quality, style, and functionality. If you have big fingers and you don't want to weird using your stylus to send a text message, this would definitely be a bad choice. The OS (whatever it is) crashes all the time when you open or close the lid. The Media player looks and works like it was designed in a day by some underpaid kid in his basement. Camera sucks. Business card reader was kind of cool but I couldn't ever see myself using it. AM/FM radio would have been cool but you couldn't use it unless you had the headset that came with it plugged in (no normal sized stereo headphone jacks will not fit).On top of all the my iphone, pretty much a portable computer with twice the sceen space still gets twice the battery life this thing does.I hate bashing a product this hard but I wouldn't want to see anyone else regretting a purchase this much.",0
"Great but doesn't fit!

There are two restraining clips at either side of the holster that lock the phone in. The problem is that since this is a slider phone these clips make it impossible to actually open the fun. A better design would have been to clip into the lanyard holder at the center.Pros - cheap, came quickly.Cons - Can't open phone. Maybe OK if you just use a headset and never need to access the keypad.",0
"Prefect holster

I bought this and it was exactly what I needed. I found it very disgusting at first, but then realized it is actually a very good way to protect my phone.",4
"A very reliable phone

I don't understand why so many people are going crazy over the razor or chocolate when there are much better options out there.This phone is beautifully designed with a very futuristic look; so far everyone who'd seen it comment on how tiny and good it looks. The screen is very bright so you're never straining to look at the pictures you took. The best thing about it is that it is very sturdy and reliable like most other Samsung products. I'm a clutz and generally drop my cell phone at least once a week, but asides from a few scratches it shows no signs of other damage. If this were a Motorola it would have died in less than a month.Some flaws I've found that are not present in other Samsung phones are: 1) battery life is significantly shorter. If you only make 3 or 4 calls a day, it'll last for about 2 days, whereas previous Samsung phones I've owned last like the energizer bunny on steroid. 2) It will not let you reset your own shortcuts. So if you use your phone as a calender/planner/alarm clock like me, you're stuck with going through menus after menus. 3) the Camera is barely better than the Razor's. Its hard to get clear, colorful pictures out of this phone, and its even harder to take a semi-flattering picture of anyone.Overall though, I'm extremely happy with this phone. There is not perfect phone out there, and I much rather deal with the small flaws of this one than tear my hair out over malfunctioning Motorola cells.",4
"Modest phone, great for those who want to forget they have a phone!

PROS: 1. Small, Pocketable. Not square and edgy like the Razor so it is more pocket friendly than those square-style phones.2. Easy as cake to use out of the box. Simcard in, charge phone, and you are good to go.3. Camera takes good pictures (better than other VGA flips I've seen like the Razor and older model samsung flips). Also the camera has a ton of features and modes like Sepia, Black and White etc...4. Works well with Samsung WEP-200 Bluetooth headset(connects fast). You will NEED a bluetooth headset to enjoy this phone as the speakerphone and sound quality of the handset are sketchy.5. Phone turns on and off fast. Not sure why, but I like this.6. Has a really cool World Time zone feature, a Calender that rivals any Blackberry and a Tip Calculator. If this phone didn't have these it would have gotten 3 stars total from my review!CONS:1. Phone comes with no ring tones, backgrounds, or decent games. The first thing the phone does when you turn it on for the first time is basically take you to T-Zones so you can spend the rest of the day buying ringtones, wallpapers and decent games for it. Unless you really dig the basics then get ready to spend about $30 on the fun pretty stuff you get for free with pricier phones.2. Get ready to miss alot of phone calls. I work in NYC and usually carry my Blackberry 8700g mon-fri and only use the Stripe on weekends when I'm in the quiet suburbs of Westchester or in the park relaxing. Even in these muted environments I still tend to not hear the Stripe ringing when I have it in my pocket or cup holder of my car. Where as my Blackberry would get me pulled over by the cops for disturbing the peace. Compared to the other samsung flips (the e335 and e715) I've owned in the past this one rings and vibrates really low. I've already spend a small fortune on the loudest most annoying ringtones out there and I still barely hear my calls. This can be remedied by wearing the bluetooth headset and waiting for the headset to buzz you when you have an incoming call.3. Another gripe on the sound, is the call clarity is very sketchy; With the samsung WEP-200 bluetooth headset on people hear me either fine or it seems like my voice is going thru extra loud when I'm in a noisy environment. On the otherhand, with just the phone to my ear in the same loud environment(or in the wind) I usually can't hear clearly or the person needs me to speak up to hear me over the background. I'm still not too sure about that but I wear the bluetooth headset all the time and keep my voice low so it sort of remedies it for me.4. Speakerphone! I'm still trying to figure out how to use the speakerphone with the shell closed. On all Samsung phones I've owned in the past (going back to 2003), once you put the call onto speakerphone you can close the shell and keep the call. The Stripe even when on speakerphone mode hangs up when you close the shell. This means you have to carry the open phone or lay it open on the table (by the way, it rocks and doesn't sit still when opened) which is sort of stupid in my opinion. But once again, I wear the bluetooth headset all the time now and no longer use speakerphone so it sort of remedies it for me.5. T-Zones Overkill: I have nothing against T-Mobile raking in billions of dollars a year off of kids buying $3 ringtones, but there is way too much access to T-Zones on this phone for buying ringtones and wallpapers that it gets in the way of using the actual phone. Granted the phone comes with nothing on it out of the box and you will eventually wonder onto to T-Zones to add some flavor to your Stripe, but do we really need like 3 or 4 T-Zone shortcuts hidden on the keypad. I don't like that every other button I press takes me to T-Zones. Maybe your kids and T-Mobile's accountants would, but it takes away from the phone's function as a phone.6. Camera shortcut controls: They are some odd controls that allow the camera to take an upside down picture or reverse picture. Not sure why these rarely, if ever used, functions would be shortcutted on the easy to reach side keys where as a Zoom shortcut would be more practical.7. KeyPad Navigation: After a month and half with this thing I'm still trying to figure out if I can or can't reset shortcut keys on the Navi-Pad. I swore the manuals hint that you could custom reset it and I remember older Samsung phones had this and someone at the T-Mobile store told me how but I'm still stratching my head on it.8. Signal/Reception: In the same areas and at the same time of day my T-Mobile 8700g Blackberry would get all reception bars, when the Stripe would say ""no-signal-found"". Not sure of why this is, but it happens all the time. It could be that the unit I own is faulty or a inherent difference in antenna strength between Blackberries and Samsung flips. At any rate, it is a flaw of this phone.9. Airplane Mode: WTF!? This is the most useless idea ever and it angers me, because I would have prefered a much practical ""Profile"" mode instead.Of all the things on the Stripe about 30 to 40 percent of the modes and goodies (Airplaine mode and Voice Record being the top two) are as useless as a two legged chair to me.BOTTOM LINE: I ONLY got this phone (I paid $40) to take the place my hefty Blackberry on the weekends when I'm out playing or driving around and don't need email and internet updates every 5 minutes. Although the Stripe has alot of features to both improve on, and borrow from older models, I'm happy with the simplicity it brings me as my second phone(and when I want to forget I'm carrying a phone).I definately DO NOT recommend this as main or primary everyday phone to someone that wants all the fancy features. If that is what you want the Stripe will either bore you to death or bankrupt you, since you will be on T-Zones every minute looking for decent ringtones, wallpaper, games and other stuff that come free with more expensive flips.If you are like me and desire a second or a modest cellphone that you want to forget you have on you because you dont want to be too connected then this is the perfect phone. Just get a bluetooth headset and it will be alright as rain!",3
"Great

This is a nice phone. Great details and the camera really suprised me for a VGA. Love the sleak style and it is so small and lite. Cant believe ow quickly it turns on and off and the camera loads and save pictures with lightning speed. Love the phone. I recommend it.",4
"Supermodel body...and brains

In black or gray, this is possibly the best looking phone T-Mobile has had in years. Unfortunately, there isn't much else good about it.Good:The phone responds to button clicks faster (scrolling, selecting, and even pictures) than previous models.The internal display (TFT) is actually visible in daylight. This sounds like a rather low expectation, but a lot of phones are still using STN displays which are hard to see in sunlight.MP3 ring tones sound very clear and have a good full range of frequency response. It sounds much better than a RAZR. The speakerphone sounds good too.It has a huge 22MB of memory.Bad:Reception is not good. I wasn't sure where to start, because this phone has so many problems, but this is the one problem not justified by a low price. I don't mean I am imagining a weaker connection, I mean it often drops service entirely. In the past 2 days since I got it, it has briefly shown no service 3 times in areas where none of my other phones (and I have just about all of them) have ever had trouble.The ringers, and speakerphone, just aren't as loud as the x495 and t209 were. It sounds just as good, as long as you don't want the option to turn the volume up. A lot of phones have a weakness here, but this model is replacing previous phones which were actually good.The vibrator is too noisy because there is no rubber bumper for the flip to rest on when closed (the raised area visible in pictures is plastic). When the phone vibrates, plastic rattles against plastic making a buzz sound. Earlier units sent out for reviews appeared to have proper rubber bumpers.The Bluetooth can't send or recieve files. It's ONLY for headsets or speakerphones. Too bad because...Samsung has invented yet another port shape. Your cable from last year won't work.The date can only be displayed by viewing the calendar. There is an option to show the entire calendar in standby mode, but not just the date like every other phone made. The external display can't show it at all.The shortcut keys (left/right, up/down) can't be changed from the defaults.The ""up"" shortcut is permanently set to the camera, which is completely idiotic because the phone already has a dedicated camera shortcut button on the side.Samsung will not let you add new sounds for text messages. The included message alerts are all annoying bell- and harp-like sounds.When you download files, the phone will sometimes (but not always, mysteriously) play annoying music. You have to turn the volume down to stop it each time this happens. None of the sound settings stop this.As usual, the included web browser is not good (and the phone can't run Opera Mini). It gives memory errors even displaying plain text it thinks is too long. Sometimes it displays text at one letter per line.Two tips if you are already stuck with this thing:1. You can change the WAP homepage (permanently fixed to the right softkey) by entering the following code: *#87927#Select profile settings, then select the only option with a name, then change and save the URL. Don't mess with anything else.2. Point the phone's WAP browser to Google or Yahoo, and enter the URL you want to go to as a search so they can find it and format it for viewing even when the phone's browser can't view it directly.",1
"A phone should have ONE function

I'm sick of phones having cameras, mp3 players, etc. I need to be able to hear a person on the other end and have them hear me. THIS phone has major problems, and only after going crazy for 5 months am I finding out it's this model that's the problem, not my service carrier or anything other issue. The service carrier was of no help solving the problem of constantly losing calls without them actually being dropped. So, I purchased a different phone with good reviews for it's call clarity and lack of bells and whistles...and don't you know, I can actually conduct business via phone now.This phone doesn't have an mp3 player, but does have a camera. The camera takes terrible, grainy photos. So if that's important to you, pass on this phone as well.The positive, is that this is the first phone that I've had that I could hear the ""ringer."" Unlike the other woman's opinion of it's low ringer; on the top volume, it's quite loud when indoors.",0
"Great phone, very pleased!

I was a little hesitant about this phone after reading some prior reviews, but I have been more than pleased with its performance so far. I have no problems with volume, either hearing someone (regular or using speaker), and the ringer volume is fine as well.Menus are pretty intuitive and especially like the white on black text face (although there are other more colorful options)The phone is lightweight and small, easily fitting into your palm. Flips nicely and not too easily, so you don't flip it open by accident. Yes, the back panel is lightweight plastic, but hopefully you won't be in and out of there changing the battery out too often!I haven't tried taking photos yet; but hey, it's my phone, not my camera :)Just bought a Bluetooth headset and I will be trying that and will update my review when I've used it for a while.The only drawbacks so far are:1) Hate the cheesy cover for the headset/charger port. I really have to slow down and make sure I'm delicate when utilizing the port for fear of tearing it off of the phone.2) Can't use the wired headset while charging - as there is only one port for both functions.Overall, I gave this phone 4 stars because it's functional, nice size and feel, and usable easily right out of the box for me. I wanted first and foremost a phone with clear signal and that's what I've got.",3
"Ring Tone

I bought this product for my son and the ringer is so low that he never hears it ring. It is a sleek phone, but what good is it if he never hears it!",1
"Even a basic user like me can be disappointed...

The only reason I stay with T-mobile is because I am locked into a cheap family plan. The lack of phone options & poor receptions is enough switch to a different carrier, however, that is currently financially out of the question.Back to this phone. Like other users have mentioned, it is:--faster than other Samsungs I have used in terms of on/off and switching menu functions--looks pretty cool--works at minimal okayI am only an hour into exploring it and the thing that completely disappoints is the phone quality. The back of the phone is poorly crafted to connect to the main phone (a little piece of plastic sticks out of the back to fit into the main phone). I guarantee that if changed often enough, the back piece of the phone will break.You CANNOT change a lot of menu options that were once on the most basic of Samsung phones. You cannot change the image menu option to a text scroll option. You cannot change your own shortcut keys (the four directional pad in the middle of the open phone). You cannot change your shortcut keys on the screen (the two bottom corners). The screen quality is quite poor. I can't change the contrast so it's hurting my eyes. I can't change how I view phone numbers/contacts in my phonebook either.Camera is okay, no light to illuminate subject and no sound to indicate picture has been taken. Works fine, it's a phone not a digital camera.Again, the lack of basic custom options is what really peeves me. I'll try the phone for a few more days to report back.Like other users have mentioned, Tmobile phones now come with about five ringtones and five wallpapers to choose from so if you want more options, you are going to have to dig into your wallet again.UGH.",1
"Doesn't work with N95

Make sure you check the output requirements for your phone. The N95 requires a output of DC 5.0V, 800mA. This one has an output of 7.6V, 700 mA, as seen on the picture.",2
"Died after a month

Two Nokia phones I have show error message ""not compatible"" when plugged into this charger.Do not buy.",0
"Nice and inexpensive

The first charger didn't last 24 hours, but the seller sent me a replacement no questions asked. Thanks!",2
"Cheap, and works fine

Not a whole lot to say... It is just a charger. It works. If you need a cheap replacement (or second or third for your office / vacation home) go ahead and get one.",3
"Good Product

I bought this to keep in my suitcase for travel. I used it while on vacation and it worked great.",4
"Go Red Raiders

Very nice item; Now with Bobby Knight retiring, it has a little less meaning, but a nice item ! Very quick transaction processing...",4
"Good Value

Bought this item to be able to edit contact list and retreive pictures without having to upload via costly wireless data transfers through Sprint. Software can be a little tricky to install on your pc. Regardless of what the on-screen prompts say, DO NOT plug in cord until software is installed and you have rebooted. Everytime you disconnect data cable from the USB port, the driver must be reinstalled so I just left the cord in place. It works great with WinXP. Too bad there is no support for Mac users.",3
"clunky...but functional

I have a Katana and needed a way to sync my contacts. The Handset Manager does an adequate job. Too bad additional Katana functionality is not available from this or another vendor.",1
"Mobile Action MA-8512

I purchased this device to support the Katana from Sprint, (Sanyo SCP-6600). My goal was to acquire photos without using Sprint PCS and manage my contact list. The USB cable allows me to perform these advertised functions with the phone. Unfortunately the CD supplied as part of the package does not contain the software to support the SCP-6600. I had to download the latest software for both the Handset Manager and USB data suite from the Mobile Action web site. The other problem that I saw was that the USB cable does not appear to charge the phone battery, as advertised, when the cable is connected to both the phone and computer. I had no display indication that the battery was charging and after being connected for at least two hours the batery charge indicater never advanced beyond the two bars it started at.",3
"Program

Everything its ok the USB cable works the program also, but the ringtones, pictures,wallpapers,gifs are awfull. My phone is Sanyo SCP8100, there's not much stuff you can do with it. The good thing about the Program is it can be used with many Sanyo phones.",2
"Razr Pastic Shell

Very solid and well made. I thought it might be a little thicker than it appeared but has done a good job protecting my phone with out making it look stupid.",3
"Better a cracked case then a broken phone

I'm about to buy my second case because the first one is cracked; however my phone looks and works like new as it has been well protected by this case in my purse, pocket and various other places where it has fallen or been dropped. I have a red phone and you can tell that with this case. I'd rather buy this case a few times then replace the phone!",3
"Protective Covering

I go through one of these a year. It has kept my phone from taking the abuse I've heaped on it, protecting it from scratches and bumps etc, but lets the color show through.",4
"Awful Menu - Poor Options - Many Useless Features

I got this unit as a replacement for my old Siemens C61 (so I could use the same set of chargers I've accumulated over the years for Siemens phones, and add a camera). As far as look and feel is concerned, the CT66 is a step backwards from the C61 - I just don't like the way it looks or feels in my hands/pocket compared to the C61.However, the biggest problem I have is with the menu system - you have to go mega-levels deep, to get to anything that I would want to set (like the alarm for instance). What does appear on the top level menus, and as single key activated items are totally useless services to me. Then, one is not given the option to re-program the single-key functions - what a piece of junk. Siemens has totally sold out to the service provider (Cingular in this case), and doesn't provide much of anything in user-friendly options... my previous-generation C61 was much better in this regard.Stock ringtone and graphics options are junk... again, I was much happier with my C61.The camera seems to work... but, I still am going to have to buy a USB adapter to get the pictures off the darn thing - it should COME with a computer interface! UPDATE: I was able to buy a data cable for $9.95+SH+Tax from Cingular ""on clearance"" (everyone else wants about $35+SH+Tax). Cingular provided basically zero information on the product, so I had no way of knowing whether I could get it to work with the Siemans software... lo and behold, the GAMBLE WORKED! I've been able to get pictures off the device, and download files into it. Unfortunately, the quality of the photos is terrible, and the WAV files I downloaded into the device wouldn't work. Only in ""emergency"" situations would I consider using the camera feature of the phone. If you are going to want to take a picture, do yourself a favor, and bring a decent digital camera. In other words, don't waste your money getting the data cable, unless you had an emergency situation in which you just HAD to get a picture off the phone. The money you would spend getting the data cable would be better used towards buying a decent camera.My ""love affair"" with Siemens products may be souring, after extremely good experiences with previous generation A56 and C61 products, the CT66 has turned out to be a disappointment - in many ways, due to Cingular's positioning and marketing of the product.",1
"I want to throw it

This phone is not ergonomical for big human hands and it's easily dropped. Once you drop the phone then your done. It will never work the same again. It usually takes a few careless moments to destroy a phone. This phone interferes with my radios and computer when I place it near them, it causes them(radio and computer) to release a high pitch squeal of some sort.It looks, feels and sounds like junk. Run away, run far away from this offer.",1
"Unnecessarily complex!

I was really excited about getting this phone especially since I'm not happy using a flip phone. Sadly, trying to figure out this phone is almost impossible. Common things like Address Book seem to be buried under several layers of menu. It's weirdly complex to try and figure out how to work it. In addition, it shut itself off in the middle of calls. I'm returning mine.",0
"Best Brand Ever

I'm absolutely in love with SIEMENS. Best phone brand i've ever tried. Ignore the reviews from the technology retarted morons. If you're intelligent enough to push buttons and read, then you can use this phone. It's not as hard as they make it seem. It's got great games, so-so picture quality, the joystick (rather than the up/down buttons) is so much easier and way cooler. This phone is durable (trust me, i've put it through hell, and it still works perfectly) and small. I highly recommend this phone to anyone with half a brain.",4
"A- performance but complicated

I have use so many cel phone brands. LG is the best so far. This siemens phone has all features you can imagine. However, the built-in speaker isn't lond enough. There are also some operating difficulties as well. I have to carry the manual around in the first week. Usually, with other brands, you can just play with the phone and go from there. For example, when using speed dial, firstly you have to push 5 and hold, the speed dial list shows up, then push the speed dial number you assigned. Unfortunately, the manual which comes in its box isn't the most recently released. [...] It's just complicated to look in Siemens website and find the CT66 manual because it's already discontinued. enjoy...",3
"What a Charge!!

Its Great to have a batery that will last longer than a day. I love having the product.",3
"A simple cell phone with basic features.

If you are looking for a phone that lets you browse the web,play cool games,listen to music or watch videos on it you should stay far away from this bad boy,but if you looking for something to use in an emergency situation then this might be the phone for you.This phone has a very old school wap 1.0 web browser that will not let you view most content on the web,it has a very tiny and low resolution screen that makes playing the downloadable games a pain to play and worst of all this thing has very little internal memory(and no expandable mem card slot).On the plus side it has the two way walkie talkie that boost is known for(only $1.00 a day to use),it is very thick which gives it a solid feel and for the most part you will get a fairly strong signal when making a call.This phone is all about basics which it does well so if you dont care about mobile entertainment and are simply looking for a communication device then this is the cell phone for you.",2
"Quality

After trying several types of stylus if finally decided to spend the money and try this one.I am glad I did.",4
"Nice to have a combo with a pen, but the stylus isn't perfect

I've tried three styluses.The first was the ""amCase (TM) amPen Ultra-sensitive Capacitive Stylus"" for $5.95. It was awful. Does not write smoothly; kind of sticks to the glass. And often needs a few milimeters of ""stroke"" before it makes a line, so pretty darn hard to write legibly with.This ""BoxWave Capacitive Styra - 2 in 1 pen and stylus"" for $17.00 was much better. And I love that it has a pen at the other tip. ALso, the magnetic cap is great; it can go on either end while you're writing and has a satisfying way of snapping into place and holding tight. The rubber moves more smoothly along the glass. But it needs a tad extra pressure when you first begin to make a ""stroke"" in order to make a mark without a delay, so the writing doesn't feel entirely natural. And the stylus is a little short compared to a normal pen.But the best by far was the BoxWave Ever Touch. Comfortable to hold. Same length as a pen. And writing with it is very natural. It glides effortlessly on the glass. It makes a mark immediately without extra pressure. I use the Penultimate note-taking app on my iPad, and the combo with this stylus is great. I sure hope BoxWave sees the wisdom of combining a pen with this EverTouch stylus. That combo would be absolutely perfect.",3
"Good stylus and pen

The stylus and pen both work well, and the purplish pink color is really nice. The stylus is smooth writing. The pen is a little on the heavy side, if you like that. My only complaint is with the design which includes a removable cap. This cap jiggles a little when you use the stylus, but the really annoying problem for me, is that I often lose track of where then cap is when I'm using the pen. If you are an organized person who can deal with a removable cap, this stylus/pen is perfect for you.",3
"Aftermarket Lithium Ion Battery for my cell phone

This Litium Ion battery was new, much cleaper that the one from the phone manufacturer, and seems to operate perfectly. I guess I'll know better as time goes on, but for now (90 days after purchase), I am delighted with it. Thanks Amazon.com!",4
"Do not buy this battery

I got the battery which only lasted for a week, fully charged. I was careful and did't leave it plugged. I have no choice now because this battery now needs a charge every 5-7 hours. There are still twelve hours in a day, right?",0
"^^i promise i know as much as kyle

The siemens s66....where do i start? over the last year i have had many different phones, an lg vx6000, a sanyo 8200, a nokia 3200, a motorola v505, a motorola mpx200 and 220, a samsung e315, and the lg 1100...this phone is by far the best. i was very skeptical about it. the reason being that i am an indirect dealer of 2 carriers that carry siemens phones, i have sold te cf62t, the c61, the ct66, the m56, etc....their phones always seemed so flimsy to me. so i spent some time trying to decide between the s66, the nokia 6230, and the nokia 6620. my deciding factors were: screen size (atleast 3 times the size of the 6230), the size of the phone itself (looks big but doesn't bother me in the least bit), and reviews. this phone got great reviews. to top it all off my roommate (kyle--see above) won this phone from siemens. so after playing with his i came to a decision. and i haven't been happier.the quality of this phone is great. the sound is superb and the functionality is above average. out of all my phones i've always made sure (atleast with the last few of my phones) that they had speakerphone, the sound on the speakerphone on the s66 is great. you can hear perfectly and the person on the other end can as well. the menu system on the phone is one of the best i've seen...its very similar to that of the sony ericsson t610/616. very easy to use while still compacting a lot of functions. the battery life is mediocre. i use my phone quite a bit. about an hour of talking a day, probably half an hour to 45 minutes of games (the games on this phone are great). the camera usually one a day atleast. and i can usually have it last all day. not a problem for me because i charge my phone every night anyway. i did decide though that it was smart to invest in a car charger for this phone for those long days when my battery would be dwindling before i am ready to charge it.now on to the features! the 1.3 megapixel camera is easily the best camera i've seen on a phone. to those people that complain about camera quality on phones.....c'mon....its a phone. my only complaint with the camera is how easy dust gets on the lens. i usually have to clean it out every few days (though its not hard to clean at all). the video function is also the best i've seen yet. running at 15 frames per second. its not nearly as choppy and unclear as the samsung e315 or the nokia 6620. i actually tend to use the video portion alot since it is a good quality video.the bluetooth has been great so far. i haven't gotten to use a headset or my laptop with it yet. and from what i've read (and this is pure rumor) i heard that it will not recognize a bluetooth adapter on a laptop. it will only recognize it if its built in. (kind of a bummer because my laptop doesnt have bluetooth built in). i have however used it for transfering files between my phone and my girlfriends t610. great speeds on transfers and very easy to use. i've noticed the bluetooth does not run the battery down much either which isn't the case with other phones (v505).one of the best things about this phone is its abundance of organizer features including: calendar, appointments, tasks, notes, missed appts, voice recording, alarm clock (works very well), calculator, stop watch, countdown, etc...also in the applications is a survival dictionary. which basically translates key phrases into tons of different languages. not very useful for me....but if your in another country this would be great. kinda fun to play with too lol.the phones memory is amazing. the phone comes with 11 mb built in which on medium resolution can store roughly 500 pictures. it also comes with a 32mb rs-mmc card which is amazing for saving videos and pictures. i don't know that i will ever run out of memory. my only complaint on memory is that it isn't shared. the 11mb is on there specifically for pictures, sounds, games, etc...it has no effect on things like the inbox. my text message inbox (and outbox) holds about 70 texts each. when you do 4000 a month like i do you tend to clear the inbox and outbox quite a bit. i have yet to find a phone that had much more than that capacity on it though.the contacts list is great. it not only does multiple numbers for each name but gives a spot for their address, email address, birthday, and a spot to insert a picture for picture id (which works very well by the way).there are a few bugs in the software. they can get a little irritating but after owning a motorola are definitely a breath of fresh air and really aren't bad at all. occasionally (usually while playing a game) the phone will freeze for a moment and then turn off. also now and then when i try to start up the camera it will say application error and i will have to restart the phone for the camera to work. again these things do not happen very often. every phone tends to have bugs so its not really a big deal.my favorite thing about this phone is how much you can do with it...i find myself playing with this phone constantly where as with my other phones there really wasn't much to do. this phone is packed full of features and well worth the price. my recommendation is this...if you are looking for a basic phone, something very simple to use, if you are not very technologically savy....buy a nokia. if you are into features, and enjoy playing around with your phone then this is definitely the phone for you.",3
"I promise I know a bunch about phones.

So I actually won this phone from Siemens, and have been in LOVE with it ever since! I have had it for two weeks now, and have been very impressed. I also own an Mpx220, Mpx200, Motorola a630, and a Samsung e315, and I use this one only all the time! On to the specs...Battery life is sufficient--I am on my phone non-stop doing text messages (over 3000 per month), checking email, sending picture messages, and talking--I'll get a good 24 to 36 hours with each charge. When I have been a little more sparse with my use, I can go two nights without charging easy.Picture quality is stellar for a cell phone, I find its best to make sure you clean the lens before taking any high-res pics, as dirt gets in there pretty easily and makes the pictures a little more grainy. The pictures generally come out clear and LARGE! I leave it set on the medium setting usually, and can store 500 pics with the phones memory alone.I have had absolutely no problem with service, it actually gets a stronger signal than my Motorola and my Nokia phones that I've had before. I'll get one, even two bars more in weak places than before--good job Siemens! Speaker phone is clear and loud, I don't usually set it on the highest setting or it gets a bit garbled, but on 3 it is nice and audible-- and the ring tones are LOUD!!! I set it on the highest setting...The phone looks great, and seems stronger than it looks--a couple drops, but not even a scratch!Couple negatives, which don't bother me but could be annoying to some--it has reset on me a few times, strangely when I SEND emails it seems to shut off after sometimes and then I have to power it back up. This has happened twice a week. Not a big deal to me, again, could be annoying to you.Also, because I do a lot of text messaging, Siemens style of t9 input has set me back a little to learn it. The space key is the 1, and is set really close to the send button, so I've sent quite a few unfinished texts or emails when trying to hit space!Keys are a LITTLE small, but it is not usually a problem. I've hit the wrong ones a few times, and if you have big fingers I wouldn't recommend this phone.All in all, GET THIS PHONE! Anyone into techy stuff or just a sweet looking phone will love it, and the functionality and features are rich!",3
"A lot of bark, no bite.

If you are looking for a functional, user-friendly phone, this is NOT the phone for you. I never thought I could actually ""hate"" a piece of plastic, but i find myself cursing this phone constantly. I am currently looking to replace my S66.This phone puts on a great front: with a sleek design, it brags about its many features and functionality. Unfortunately the only thing this phone has going for it are good looks. The phone is functionally inept. As a long-time Nokia user, this phone falls short in its ease of use. I find myself navigating through dozens of poorly-translated menus, to accomplish the most simple of tasks (ie: turning on Bluetooth, going to the calendar or alarm clock.) I consider myself fairly technologically savvy, and yet I cannot figure out the logic behind the programming of this phone. The calendar and contacts are dysfunctional: Rather than starting at A, my contacts list starts somewhere around the C's, and it took me an entire night to try to understand the complexities of the calendar.Structurally, the keypad is ridiculously small, I find myself constantly mis-pressing numbers. The 1 button is used as ""space"" for text messaging (confusing for us Nokia users) and so close to the ""send"" button that I have sent more one-word text messages than complete ones. The soft key functions change more often than i can keep track of.The battery life is atrocious. This phone brags a stand-by time of many days, while i have had to charge it two times in one day. This may be because I am an avid user of Bluetooth, but my Nokia managed to maintain a charge of two days with Bluetooth permanently on. The screen is too big for its own good - it does not have the resolution or color ability to support its size - images appear grey and dull.I feel as if I have lost a part of my life trying to sync this thing to my PC. I have yet to get it to do so seamlessly after weeks of adjustments. The out-of-date software that you download from Siemen's convoluted website was not written for Bluetooth connectivity and is just plain ugly. For the outrageous size of the manual, there is not even a half page dedicated to the sync abilities of the phone. Leaving you with an awful program and your imagination. This is a far step from Nokia's seamless sync abilities and very functional program.Just plain dysfunctional and a disappointment, don't pay for the good looks.",1
"Sync is cool!

Now I feel like contributing a little since I've had my phone for 2 months now.At first, I was hating it because the battery life sucked and I could not figure out the calender. Then I learned, hey, Bluetooth, high lumination, stuff like that uses up the battery so I only turn on the blue tooth when I need it and set my illumination to low enough to see. That helped A LOT! So instead of charging every night, every other night is possible. I use my phone about 2 hours a day, 2 pix per day, calender checking all the time.. about 5 SMS per day... and I still think my cingular bill is too expensive!I bought a usb bluetooth from FRYS and plugged it into my computer. Installed Outlook and synched my yahoo calender to Outlook then through my bluetooth I synched my phone and outlook. I didnt even need that syncML from Siemens even though I did install it! It was great! I don't know if the sync was provided by the USBstick software or if it was built into the phone or if SyncML installed itself into the USB bluetooth adaptor menu. Anyways, its cool. I just have to figure out how to get the repeating events, like birthdays, to sync. They were dropped.Ringtones and sounds are loud on this thing, but speaker phone.. don't know... The not as clear as the Nokia Communicator I think.The screen.. You know, bigger screen but not more pixels meaning lower resolution than a Motorola. That pissed me off.. but once you look at your pictures on your computer.. WOW!And yes, it sucks that the internal memory and the card memory aren't shared. Or maybe not. Anyways, I got a 256mB card for mine anyways. It'll be the cooler memory stick.. heheheheBut something strange, I poped in my SIM card from my old phone in Finland because I wanted the phone numbers, but my phone wuold not read the card. I wonder why.So, what can I say. I like this phone. I wanted a phone with calender sync capabilities and a good camera. I almost went for that Treo or Blackberry but realized they have crappy cameras. So I saved 300 bucks by going with this phone!Now I just have to figure out if I can use this IR port to open my garage door or change channels on my TV.I've transfered things thru IR and Bluetooth, it's awesome!oCT 25, 2006After owning this for one year, it died! No more siemens for me. How do I change the rating?????",4
"Pretty good over all

I have recently purcheased a Siemens S66 phone. This phone has mean nice features and a few draw backs. The first thing to notice is that it comes with bluetooth, InDR, and a 32 megabit scandisc card (for storing photos). The phone has a very large display and it isnt a flip phone. It is Tri-band functional, and gets service better then any other phone I have owned with a internal Antenna. One of the nicest things I have noticed is that you can actually see the screen just as well in direct sunlight as you can in the dark (major kudos in my book). The only draw back I have found is that they battery life isnt all it is cracked up 2 be and it weasn't untill I got a bluetooth headset that I was completely satisfied, a must have with any bluetooth cell phone.",3
"Good screen, cool games, average phone

This phone has lots of nice features: A nice large screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, bluetooth, and good games(even worms).However, it was a bit bulkier than my Sony Ericsson T637, didn't have a significantly larger screen, and the bluetooth didn't work well with my headset. I don't think the voice quality on my bluetooth headset was quite as good either.I have seen pretty nice photos taken with the camera of this phone, but they show up on the LCD with lots of noise. And it crashed once while trying to take a photo in the less than one day I owned the camera.This was the first phone I've used which had games I wanted to play, including Worms. The size of the LCD made playing games a real possibility.For now I'll stick with my T637, and maybe I'll upgrade to a RAZR when they become cheaper or a new Sony Ericsson phone in the future when there is a compelling upgrade.",2
"It's Okay.

Okay, where do i start off. This is and still is my first phone. I love it, i really can't complain. I use many of the features everyday. Expecially the Spanish translator for my spanish 2 class, lmao. However it does have a crappy battery life. I have to charge mine every day. And only can talk on it for about 3-4 hours. The camera is O.K. Things tend to be dark, and if you carry it in your pocket like me then you are always cleaning the lens with a q-tip. This phone also has covers made for it which i couldnt belive, i bought two and changing them can be a bit tricky. Plus i dont know anyone who has this phone and everyone always tells me how awsome it is. :] All together i give this phone a 3 out of 5",2
"Great Phone

Love it...has all kinds of neet stuff on it. Will buy another Siemens phone when this one goes out.",4
"Exellent

Everything about this phoe is perfect. But if you want the battery to last charge it for 3-4 days straight after the battery has been compleatly depleted.",4
"As expected

These TPU S cases have always been the best cases for me. If you see from my reviews, this is typically all I buy because they fit well, and do not look bad on the phone. The S sign on the back helps with that. As always... good buy.",4
"Perfect fit for HTC Design 4G

This case fits my phone like a glove.Very sleek and stylish,actually complements the already pretty Design.The case is just a tiny bit raised around the front edges which gives protection to screen if phone is placed face down.Same is true of the back,the slightly raised edge around camera protects lens.An added bonus-it solves most of the wobble due to the protruding camera lense when laying the phone face up and texting,etc.Textured edges at sides offer good grip.Couldn't be happier with it. (It is thin so it might not offer much protection in a drop)",4
"Works, but cheapo w/ dodgy software

Cable works fine with official Nokia PC Suite software.This vendor shipped the cable with a suspicious, unlabeled DVD-R of software installers of unknown provenance. Turned this disk into coaster, used Nokia suite instead.",1
"PDA is great - Phone quality is poor

Aside from locking up and needing rebooting twice in 2 months the PDA is fine, however the voice quality incoming and outgoing is less than quality... I am going back to my digital cell and keeping the PDA",1
"Love the PDA / Hate the Phone

Before buying the SX66, I was a believer in pen and paper. After the purchase, however, I have fallen in love with my PDA. Let me high light the pros and cons for you:Pros:* the speaker phone. Wonderful!* the ability to synchronize all my information on my PC using Outlook* being able to show digital pictures* the ability to listen to music without using headphones. Sure the sound quality is poor, but it is still a nice feature* the easy access buttons for everything* the ability to check e-mail anywhere* the familiarity of WindowsCons:* The phone quality is terrible!!!! Please listen to me: If you need a phone that is clear, that won't drop calls, that is comfortable to use, and that will not anger every caller you talk with, don't by the SX66. Siemens help desk even admitted to me that this is the devises plaguing problem.",1
"Solid Offering

I have my Siemens SX66 for about 5 days now. I think amazon.com should explicitly state that the phone is locked. Once unlocked I was able to use all my SIM cards and I am happy with the phone.If you're office is on the road you will love the productivity tools included and the many connectivity options you have (BT, WiFi, IR). My complaint with it is the lack of a secondary storage slot, can't use your portable GPS unit while watching my smallVille reruns. Nice design, solid feel.I seem to be having a problem with the network registration every now and then. Not with all the network providers just one in particular (and of course it is the one I use the most as Murphy would have it) I haven't found anything to suggest it's the phone's fault but I continue to investigate and my Nokia 3600 keeps the connection all the time.I agree with the previous post. This may not be a consumer phone but for a business user buy this and leave the laptop at home. Extra battery suggest for the power hungry BlueTooth port. And be warned this device does not take normal mp3 player headphone jacks.",3
"Speaker problems

I have had the Siemens SX66 for exactly one year and one month. I do not use it for anything except web surfing (great for travelling), email, and as a regular phone. I loved this phone until the speaker began going out (after 4 months), first I had to have it on speaker phone to hear and then even on speaker phone the voices were very distorted. It was still under warranty so Cingular took it back and I got a new one within 3 days! However, the speaker has gone out again, and even though I recieved a new phone less than 9 months ago, the warranty was not extended, so repair is expensive.This is a great product, however they clearly have bugs to work out, and the speaker has been the main problem for me. It seems to go out every 5-6 months. So keep this in mind if you plan on keeping it more than a year.",2
"Oh my, the future is here, and I'm still wearing cotton!

Santa wasn't very good to me this year. I suspect that he heard me accidentally call him Satan the week before Christmas. Or maybe he figured out that I'm a techno-Pagan.I bought myself a toy instead. It's better that way... I got exactly what I wanted and I didn't have to be a good girl to get it. :-)My latest toy is a Siemens SX66 PDA phone. I needed this phone, really I did. My old Toshiba e310 is still in great shape, but it doesn't have enough RAM. My old cell phone was one of Cingular's freebies.It's not cutting edge, but the SX66 is still an impressive little device. It runs the Windows Mobile 2003 OS, so I didn't have to RTFM.Yeah, ok, you want some more details. 400MHz X-Scale processor, 128M of RAM and 64M of flash. For reference, my spare computer is only marginally faster and originally had less RAM. 128M of RAM doesn't hold much in the way of fun, but the SX66 has an SD slot so I can carry around videos and photos on SD or MMC cards.I have Cingular GSM, and they have this silly thing called MEdiaNET. It's expensive, a penny per kbyte. Fortunately the SX66 also has WiFi, and I set it up to check for WiFi first. It also has bluetooth - and of course the first thing I did was make it talk to my husband's Motorola Razr. Hmmm, Santa was pretty good to him this year. The second thing was to have a great bluetooth group grope at work. Engineers...As an aside, there are variations on this PDA for other phone systems. The Audiovox XV6600 PDA Phone works with Verizon and seems to have a bonus - a camera.The SX66 connects to my PC with ActivSync via USB, just like my old Toshiba. It shares the calendar, notes and contact list with Outlook. I don't use Outlook for anything but to keep all that stuff backed up.And if that's not good enough, it also has an Irda port. I had a universal TV remote on the Toshiba, which came in handy more than once. I love a good practical joke.And of course, I had to get some accessories:Logitech Mobile Freedom -Bluetooth HeadsetKrusell Handit Multidapt CaseClearTouch Crystal Screen ProtectorBallpoint Pen - Stylus Replacement",3
"Blue tooth fixed

This is a great unit.I notice one of the reviews mentions Lexus bluetooth problems. I had that also and I was unoffically directed to the XDA developers site. The SX66 has an older bluetooth build and the new build is at that site and it easily corrects the problems. My SX and my 400h are now happily married.",4
"Siemens SX66

I have had this PDA for a year and I do not recommnd buying this device. The battery constantly falls out. Most of the time the inforamtion is restored upon re-installation of the battery, but not always. Several times I have had to re-load and re-synch all of my programs, etc. Also, the phone locks up after 10 calls have been restered in the phone history. You must delete the call history or you cannot place calls. The phone will dial, but time out with never connecting the call.I do not thi9nk Windows Mobile is as robust and reliable as the Palm OS platform. I've had both and the Palm platform is more crash-proof.",0
"This is a great organizer

I purchased this organizer because of my complete lack of organization. I have had other organizers, but stopped using them because of the difficulty of imputing information, and the fact that they were too difficult to remember to cary around. The built in thumb-keyboard makes inputing information extremely easy, so data entry is not a problem with this organizer. Remembering to take it everywhere is also not a problem because I never forget my phone anywhere (and since my organizer is also my phone, I always have my organizer.) After getting used to inputing everything into this organizer, I have yet to miss an apointment.My only problem with this organizer is that I forget to turn the thing off after making a phone call. Althought it will eventually turn itself off, I usually make a few unintentional phone calls before it turns itself off (the case it comes with fits the organizer perfectly, so while the organizer is turned on and is in it, the case usually activates the speed dial function.) This, however, is more my problem then the orgainzer's problem.",4
"Not Ready for Prime Time

I had to return it twice... both times the 'problem' was covered. But now that it is ""out of warranty"" the same problems reoccure.Bottom line... put your money somewhere else... Cingular will not support it. Seimans will...but you have to cut off an arm and and leg.Nice idea that DOES NOT WORK.",0
"Great phone but I have one question

Is this phone upgradeable to windows mobile 2005. I have been looking all over and I cant figure it out.",3
"Incomplete Bluetooth Connectivity to Automobile

I have one major problem - between Siemens, Cingular and Lexus they have taken an otherwise great tool and made it brain-dead for linkage with my automobile (Lexus 430). The Lexus has a phonebook and the SX66 has a command to send its phonebook via BT. The only problem is that it just doesn't work - not even for one number at a time. It mistakenly sends the name in the place of the number. I tried a Motorola phone and it sent a phone number to the car's phonebook (one party at a time). I tried to communicate with Siemens but they were no help. I would not have purchased the SX66 if I had known of this severe limitation.",0
"great review...

The previous review was very helpful and thorough. I had the sx56 and all the features I wanted them to add, they did. ie, wireless b, bluetooth, qwerty keyboard.Anyways, the last reviewer said it needs satelite radio, check out www.mobzilla.com",4
"SX66 vs Treo 650

I need a GSM phone for world-wide travel, I'm a photographer who needs to have a BT-compatible phone, which can upload image files to the Web. (A Canon 20D WiFi's the image to a HP Ipaq 4705 PocketPC, which captions the image & BT's it to the BT-phone, which then Tx's to the Web.) There's a software package available (see http://www.idruna.com), which runs on the 4705..but if the SX66 & Treo 650 are essentially PocketPCs, then why couldn't they get the WiFi'd image, caption the image, & Tx it to the Web? (ie, avoid the intermediary HP4705) I wonder if that Idruna software can somehow be ported to the SX66 or Treo 650. I bet it can't, or they don't want to.The Treo650 is a quad-band phone, & has Edge (high speed data network). Isn;'t the latter, where the Treo 650 is better than the SX66? (still dialup speeds).I'd appreciate any further comparisons between the Treo 650 & SX66. I'm about to spring for one of the, can't decide which. If the SX66 had Edge functionality, I would buy it right now. There are a lot of smaller issues like: USB 1.0 for SX66 (rather than USB 1.1), the screen of the Treo650 is ""twitchy"". The SX66 looks a lot more compact, the Treo650 looks bulky.",3
"Great PocketPC phone

This phone is meant for people who need to work with email and simple office files (Excel and Word) while on the road, but do not want to carry a laptop. It will display photos and short movies with ease.Even though I am an AT&T; wireless customer, I bought this phone a few days ago at a local Cingular store without a contract. The phone came unlocked, which means that I can use it an any GSM network, including ATT&T; and T-Mobile.The phone feels solid and well built. The signal strength seems pretty good, at least as good as my old ATT&T; phones. Voice quality is good, even though its a little akward to hold a PocketPC to your ear. The screen gets smudged easily. I bought a Motorola bluetooth headset, so that I can keep the phone in my pocket. On other boards people complained about spotty blue tooth compatibility, but Siemens now has a downloadable firmware upgrade on their web site. I have had no problems with the headset. The sound is loud and clear.I have unlimited data access through ATT&T; for $20/month, so I went online and found the settings needed to change the GPRS settings from Cingular to ATT&T.; I can now access the Internet over GPRS, but I cannot yet access my ATT&T; Mmode home page. I will keep researching.This is a great phone for anyone interested in a Pocket PC. It is loaded with GSM/GPRS, Bluetooth, and 802.11b. The only thing missing is FM and Satelite radio :)It also has plenty of onboard memory, more than other high-end Pocket PCs (like the HP 4705).Cons:* Microsoft should upgrade the file explorer so that you can open files from over the LAN. The built in file explorer allows you to browse and copy files from local PCs, but not open them. For example, I want to play my MP3s from my desktop anywhere in the house, without first having to copy. There are 3rd party file explorers that let you do this (I found VM Net Browser online), but they cost money.* The wireless manager is nice, allowing you to switch between Wifi, GPRS, and bluetooth networking, however it would be nicer if it had the option to auto switch when a preferred network is found.* Cingular does not offer any extended warranties on PDAs. For $650 this is ridiculous. I love the phone, but I might return it just for this reason. Electronics tend to brake down easily.* The keyboard looks nice, especially with the blue backlight. However, I find that typing with the stylus and the on-screen keyboard is sometimes faster for me.* Does not have a built in voice dialer like other phones costing half as much. Kind of defeats the purpose of bluetooth. (Microsoft has a separate voice command software package, but again it cost extra).* For this price, there should be more bundled software, specially for networking.* Many websites with client-side Javascript crash Internet explorer (such as ZDNet.com).* With such a small screen, you have to scroll alot on web pages. There are layout settings where the phone will resize web sites into a single column, but this sometimes makes the web siteunreadable. The phone also, allows you to rotate the screen horizontally, but this is still only 320px, and most web sites are developed for 1024px and higher. You only see 1/3 of the page.* The phone only has an SD slot. CompactFlash would be nice so that I could use my Samsung 4GB HD.* There is no built in screen cover, like the Ipaq 4705. Since this is a phone that will be pulled in and out of my pocket alot, I am worried that I will scratch the screen.Even with all the cons, I really love the phone. I am a programmer and can develop software easily for it. Being a PocketPC, it can be expanded easily, and most of the cons can be worked around (for a price). I would recommend this for anyone who needs the extra functionality of a PDA.",3
"Good for business use, not that great for consumers

The Siemens SX66 is a WIndows CE based Smartphone designed for business use. For Consumer purposes it is a bit of an overkill and is not particularly optimized for some entertainment purposes. This review is written mostly with business use in mind (I use it with a Goodlink e-mail client) I also include some consumer comments at the end.Screen and Input modes.The SX66 includes a large screen that fits more elements than other smaller screen phones. This is particularly useful to browse through e-mails. It gives you a choice of typing via a qwerty keyboard or through a virtual keyboard and your stylus. It includes many programmable keys that are mapped to many Windows applications, such as Explorer, e-mail, calendaring, tasks and phone answer/hang up.Other useful tools: for talking you can use it as any phone, use its wired headset (included) or use its speakerphone. You can also use it in combination with a bluetooth wireless earpiece. It also has a built in camera and a voice recorder.Business ApplicationsAs many other Windows CE handhelds (PDAs or smartphones) you can find many applications both for business as well as for consumer purposes. Coupled with an e-mail business client software (e.g. Goodlink) you can have Blackberry-like functionality as your e-mails, meetings and other corporate e-mail items can be pushed into your handheld via GPRS or WiFi. One nice thing about the SX66 vs. Blackberry is that the SX66 with the included software can open most MS Office attachments (and you can even edit some of them).Using this phone for business apps (e-mail, calendar, etc) this phone is a great tool. Its large screen and its keyboard options allow for great e-mail reading and for composing short e-mails and SMS messages. For large e-mails, honestly, your notebook is a much better tool.Battery Usage / Power OptionsBattery duration is good but not great for regular phone use, it will typically last one day. If you use it heavily for e-mail or for PDA apps (e.g. taking notes) its battery life greatly diminishes to less than one day. There are many packages in the market so you can charge it in the middle of the day via USB, USB cradle, car charger or regular power adapters. The good news in any of them is that it charges really quickly, so can be back to full charge in about 1 hr.Networking optionsThe networking options are many and very useful. It can operate on quad-band GSM (operates in most countries), it can hook to GPRS, WiFi and Bluetooth nets. It also has infrared connectivity to connect to other portable devices. GPRS is available in most GSM cellular networks, and it will give you pretty much ubiquitous access but slow speeds (it is good for e-mail clients, as they typically push text into the handhelds), for faster access use WiFi and connect in the same networks you connect on your notebook.Consumer usage- Not as good performing video. I have tried a couple of times to play home videos (e.g. 30 sec shots taken with my digital camera) and it has basically stalled and taken long to recover.- Not as good performing games, its video performance makes it unpractical.- Built in camera lacks the quality and resolution and is below some lower cost phones.PROS- Large screen, larger than most phones in the market.- Variety of input modes.- Variety of tools.- Very good software included out of the box.- Pre-programmed buttons allow quick access to most useful functions.- Variety of Wireless networks to connect.- Good-sized memory included, can be increased greatly using an SD-Card.CONS- Battery life is limited. Needs midday recharging if you use PDA or e-mail heavily trough the day.- Included camera has very limited resolution, pictures come out with a lot of noise and its colors are not that great.- Lack of EDGE networks support.- A bit heavy and large format, you need to use its carrying case.- Video playing is very poor. Don't even bother trying.",3
"Great PDA - Phone sound issues

I recently migrated to this phone from a Treo 600 that had a mountain biking accident :-)The SX66 (HTC is the ODM, ""Blue Angel"" is the model) is better than the Treo 600 in the following respects:* More stable - No hung phones/frozen unit in 3 weeks of operation* Better sound quality for other party - had lots of complaints regarding Treo 600* WiFi - can't say enough about how handy this is* Synchronization with Outlook actually works better than Palm Desktop/Hotsync.* I can sync remotely with ActiveSync - this is also very handy* Screen quality is better (roughly on par with Treo 650). No backlighting/sunlight visibility problems, either* Speakerphone is louder and clearer than Treo. I actually use speakerphone mode a lot just to hear other party in noisy environments.* Keyboard is more intuitive - keys are better placed. Also a slight negative - keyboard must be slid out for use and back when not in use (it's clunky to leave it out).* Mic imparts less road noise in a car. When using my Treo in a car the other party complained bitterly and often hung up. No such problem with the SX66.Negatives* Sound volume is just too low - very hard to hear anyone in a car unless in speakerphone mode* I haven't tried Bluetooth yet due to all the complaints I've read about. However, my phone did have the latest Bluetooth stack from Siemens (v1.1 Bluetooth), and I'll keep track of interfering signals such as 2.5GHz phones and 802.11b/g.* Selecting phone number to call out is ""clicky"" - takes extra steps compared to Treo unless you leave the keyboard in the ""deployed"" position. The Microsoft Voice Dialing software ($39 or so) eliminates this hassle, but only works with wired headsets or direct speaking. Still, a big improvement over the extra clicking.* GPRS and WiFi don't always come up in the order I would like, and switching between them is a little bit clicky (lots of steps). You can configure the phone to get around this, but that takes a fair bit of Windows Mobile expertise or RTFM.Conclusion:If sound quality/volume were better, this would be an outstanding phone. 4-band lets me use it anywhere (I'll unlock this before trips to Asia), and I have all my contacts, all the time, and can sync from anywhere. If I can get Bluetooth to work properly with good volume control, I'll revise my rating to 5/5.",3
"Siemens SX66 PDA Phone - My Life Saver

My husband gave me the Siemens SX66 PDA Phone for Christmas. I am a very organized person and decided it was time to get some help. I had the LG G4050 Cellular phone and loved it. I am a small person and carry a very tiny purse, so the thought of having to carry/keep up with a phone and a PDA was not pleasant. It works great both as phone and a PDA. I have no complaints!Well, I did have one problem, when I tried to sync the PDA and my PC. But that was operator error, ;-) - my phone numbers were rearranged. My difficulty has been waiting for accessories.We bought a Gig of Memory and the Motorola HS 810 Blue tooth and have had nothing but fun and functionality from it.-Usually, when I read reviews, the complaints about this phone are:1) Cost: When you think about it, it is really reasonable. Price = Cellular Phone + PDA ???2) Size - It's better than carrying 2 different devices trust me and I carry it on my hip.3) Phone Quality - I don't have any problems. My previous phone would not pick up at my house (in a valley) but this one works from anywhere. I have Cingular and they do a great job.I wouldn't trade it for anything; it keeps my fragile little world in check.Great Product 5 STARS!!!!!",4
"Good, PDA, OK phone

on the whole, I really like my SX66. The reception I get with Cingular (even after the takeover) is not quite what I got with my old AT&T; phone, so I believe this is due to the phone itself.For talking on, the quality is certainly acceptable, but by no means the best cell phone I've ever had. A hands free device is a good thing to have since the phone itself is rather bulky.That brings us to the downsides:* The included hands free microphone/headset broke within a month.* The bluetooth headset I bought (Jabra BT250) has generates a pretty consistent amount of static if the phone is more than a foot or two from the headset.Everything is functional, and because of the data capabilities I have to say I like the phone and wouldn't trade it in for another, but it'd be a definite 5 star device if they could iron out the bluetooth static issue.",3
"SX66

I've owned two Blackberries, two IPAQs, two of the MSDN promo ViewSonics Pocket PCs, some monochrome Palm that I never used, and an MPX220 Smartphone. This is the first device that actually gets close to being a real ""pocket pc"". It's got the QWERTY keyboard of a Blackberry with the platform of a Smartphone, and it's extremely easy to use. I find myself leaving my laptop in my office in favor of carrying around my ""phone"" for browsing during commercials, halftime, vacation. I still want native tabbed browsing, IMAP root folder support, WI-FI priority over the default GPRS connection when checking email, a stock ssh client, etc. It's a little hefty for holding up to your ear for extended conversations, but a bluetooth headset takes care of that. All in all, I'm really happy with the device.",3
"CAUTION-LCD display is NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY

I've had my Siemens SX66 since August 2005 (this is December 2005).The LCD on my PDA phone cracked after just 35 days of use.NO, I didn't drop it or step on it. I don't know how or why it cracked. The only thing I can think of is I may have had it on my hip in the leather holster that comes with it and leaned against something.CRACKED LCD IS NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY.Once the LCD is cracked you can't make phone calls, or do much else with the PDA for that matter. (You can still answer incoming calls).It cost me $175 to send to Siemens to have LCD replaced.I still love the phone.I strongly recommend you buy the aluminum protective case for it, rather than using the leather holster provided.",4
"Mobile workhorse

(Disclaimer: this review is based on the Qtek9090, a OEM version of this unit)Recommended. As a laptop replacement it doesn't meet the mark, but as a mobile workhorse, in airports and on the road it gets the job done. Mine gets primary use as a mobile e-mail system (using the Good technology push-mail solution), which it does perfectly.High marks for usefullness, low marks for battery endurance (and I don't use it as a mobile phone at all!). An additional plus is the abundance of software available for it, in stark contrast to my previous mobile workhorse, the Nokia 9500. I do however miss a USB-Host possiblity (I'd love to be able to use my USB sticks with it).",3
"Better than Treo

Where I work, there are dozens of people with Treo 650s. I hear many complaints from them, while I have few complaints about my SX-66. I had an SX-56 (very similar but w/o the slide-out keyboard) and upgraded.My general comments:+ The SX-56 was a ""frequent crasher,"" as in several times a day. The SX-66, thankfully, does not have this problem.+ I use it for PDA ability far more than I use it as a phone, including using it as an appointment calendar, a checkbook register, a notepad, a sketchpad, a photo album, and a calculator.+ I use it for games, also, including Scrabble and Sim City. It's easy to find good games that are free, and the games that are not free are not terribly expensive.+ The included MS Office apps, and the available Adobe PDF reader, make it a handy accessory for document handling also. I kept my e-book textbooks in it while I was doing my MBA and I often have work-related documents in it as well.I almost never use the keyboard, I'm much faster with the stylus-driven onscreen keyboard (probably because I had the SX-56).- It's still a bit big, for a phone. Not bad for a PDA though.- My stylus broke...partly my fault since I decided it also makes a handy letter opener, but the ""back end"" of the stylus is cheap plastic rather than metal. A $700 phone shouldn't have a single cheap part.- There is STILL no built-in capacity to specialize ringtones by caller. You can find software to do it, but this should have been part of the phone in the first place.",3
"sx66 and windows media player

I've had this phone now for about two months and am happy with it for the primary reason of purchase, which was the ability to handle work email from the road and have that integrated with a mobile phone so that I can more conveniently carry it with me. Since my company has Exchange server, it works great for that purpose.One of the secondary uses though is to serve as an audio file player during the off hours. One warning there is that the device comes with Windows Media Player version 9, and not the latest version 10. That's fine for playing MP3 and WMA audio files that you own. But, for those who might be interested in the new subscription music services from Yahoo, MSN and Napster, version 10 is required. Further, it is up to Siemens when, if ever, they'll release a firmware upgrade of the phone operating system to include WMP version 10. Siemens customer service was unable to provide any information on when, if ever, they might do that.",3
"Just your average no frills cell phone

I bought this cell phone a couple of days ago to compare network coverage between T-Mobile and CingularPros:- Minimalist style is very appealing- Very light-weight- Good battery life- FREE; you can also get money back for buying it from Amazon- Picks up a good reception; much better than a Sony Ericsson T610(although for different networks, I get great reception for both networks at my work)Cons:- Earpiece quality is not that great, especially when you have your ringers set to the highest audio level. The louder the ringer, the more distorted the audio is, which is very disappointing, considering the ringers can't get so loud. It seems like Samsung has yet to figure out how to do audio. Callers are loud, but not necessarily clear. Whether that can be attributed to Cingular's network or Samsung's manufacturing is completely unknown to me.- Some menu functions are ridiculously time-consuming to get to. Sub-menu after sub-menu constitutes bad design. Samsung products have gone through a lot of different software designs, you'd think they'd have gotten better at it. On a side note, menu is very similar to Sony Ericsson T series, just not as intuitive.- Navigation keys are too small. Yes, the phone is small, but the navigation could have been done better.- Screen is not readable in direct sunlight. Most screens aren't, but they could've done better. Also, when you lock the keys, screen does not light back up when a key is pressed. When you're tired and need to unlock the keys and it's dark, it gets a little frustrating.Overall, a very basic cell phone. Quality issues don't concern me too much, as the phone hasn't crashed or done anything bad on me. Bottom line, if you need a cell phone for occasional calling this is pretty decent.",2
"It's All I Want It To Do

I first bought this phone for my 12-year-old daughter because of its size. I then realized that it was also what I wanted in a phone too. I have had more expensive phones with lots more options (reading word documents. PDF files, making movies, playing mmc games, etc.), but I never seemed to use those options often enough. I just wanted a phone to call on with great reception. This phone has it. It is small enough to fit in my pocket without even noticing it is there! It handles my Mac address book and calendar (with the help of datapilot) with ease.Buy this phone and realize that it does what it is meant to do, make calls. If you need more maybe you're just fooling yourself.",4
"Simple, effective cell phone

I've given this phone top marks because, for what it represents itself to be, it is exactly that. Yes, it is a little hard to read in direct sunlight (put ""contrast"" on 1, and it's better); yes, the menu is not 100% intuitive -- more like 85%; but the sound quality is excellent, as is the reception. It feels comfortable and solid; and it is compact. I'm very pleased that I bought it and would recommend it to anyone who wants a simple, straightfoward cell phone that works well.",4
"Fatal Flaw....

I really wanted to like this phone. I did for the most part, but in the end I returned it and got the Nokia 3120.The fatal flaw with the c207 is that I could never ever hear the phone when it rang. There are a couple flaws in the design in this regard. First of all, samsung cut costs and uses the earspeaker as the ring speaker also. I don't think you can get as sharp of a tone as with a dedicated ringer. The other flaw with the ringer is that when you do set the ring volume to the loudest volume possible, the ringer doesn't ring at that volume. Rather, it'll start ringing at the lowest volume setting possible, and then after about 1-2 rings, it'll step it up to the true volume setting. So basically you can only hear maybe 2 rings before vmail picks up!Like I said, I really wanted to like this phone. I not a personal fan of the Nokia's but really the samsung (and everyone) tries to copy nokia's UI, which is a shame, since i don't think nokia's UI is the end all be all.Pros- Amazingly thin and small.- extremely comfortable to hold in your hand. I ended up carrying it around in my hand a lot.- Used the SIM card well. Groups by name. The nokia wouldn't do this.Cons- can't here the ringer- copy of nokia UI- no charging base like older samsung, tho the travel charger is probably more useful.- small keys",1
"Easy to Use, though has a LOW ring to it

Learning to use this phone was a snap.It didn't come with a SIM card, but if you have an existing phone, made in the last couple years, you really don't need a new one.All I had to do was stick my SIM card into the phone, charge it up and I was good to go.My favorite feature so far is that it has Chess on it.Pros:Polyphonic speaker (means you can download and use pretty much any ring tone you want)Free Chess Game built inEasy one touch silent mode.Games (all are Java):BubbleSmile - rotate groups of 3 bubbles to form diagonals of the same colorFun2Link - Pipe Game (link one pipe to another to reach the goalMobileChessUltimate Golf ChallengeCons:Takes a bit long to come out of key lock mode.Ring volume is a bit lower than I would like, but you can get ring tones that are louderWhen I set the alert to be ""Vibration+Melody"" it worked for about a week and then stopped playing the melody, it would only vibrate, so I set it back to Melody only, though I could have done something wrong (but I have no clue what that might be).",2
"Not Perfect, But a Good Phone

The Samsung SGH-C207 is an all-around good phone if you can get it for $40 or less. I wouldn't spend over $50 on it though. I got mine through on online offer with Cingular for $30, and it was well worth that.Though the C207 doesn't have a speakerphone, I can hear the ring perfectly fine. The phone also includes some entertaining games but they could have done better with the ringtones, graphics, and wallpapers included.The Samsung C207 is very small and comfortable to hold. It's the same size (if not smaller) than my sister's Samsung flip phone when its closed. The only problem with this is the buttons are kind of small and close together if you have large fingers.",3
"A Good Basic Phone

The Samsung C207 is my main phone. I don't do any advanced stuff on my phone, so the C207 is perfect for me. It has a great color screen. The phone is very small and light, and is stylish. It does scratch very easily, though it seems to be pretty sturdy. I would recommend this phone.",3
"C207 or better termed ""SEE 207""

I love this phone except for the fact that outdoors in the bright sunlight I have trouble viewing the screen. It also has multiple background pictures to choose from which in my opinion all interfere with my view of the date/time display. Those are the only things I find wrong with this phone. It's a small phone, hence the small display window which I do wish was a tiny bit bigger. Otherwise this phone is awesome. It has multiple types of ringer tones, not just different tones with the same type of sound. It has a longer battery life before requiring a recharge than most phones I have seen. The incoming caller's voice volume can be increased or decreased during the call. It's a discontinued item, but it offered everything I was looking for (through Cingular) and a bit more, such as Internet access, emails etc. etc.",3
"It's a good and very simple phone, considering its most important puropse

If you're looking for a cell phone to play mp3, or radio, or watching videos, this one is definitely not for you.This is a very basic cellphone, but it's actually very useful. The reception is very good, and it's small, so it's easy to save anywhere. Plus the battery lasts about 5 or 6 days on average.But there are some bad things too. It's extremely slow. When you turn it on, you have to wait about a minute so you can see the numbers you have saved. Plus, the volume is not very good, sometimes you have to ""stick"" it into your ear, and that's annoying, obviously...But some other things it has are that you can save a lot of messages, you can watch photos, and the fact that you can assign a password to the multimedia messages, the sounds, the photos and some other stuff, and (at least for me) it's very helpful, specially if you know some kids that just go and start playing with it.I've used this same cellphone over a year ago and I have to say that I'm very happy with it, even though it doesn't do any of the spectacular things that the newest cellphones do nowadays.",2
"Great, simple, tiny phone

After reviewing all the phones available, I went with this one and am happy with it. The Motorola's rated high, but were way too big; the LG's seemed felt flimsy and the others seemed to be a crapshoot as to whether they'd work.This is a very basic phone. No camera (who needs it) or MP3 players or any of that jazz. I haven't been that impressed with the phones that do have those features, so it's no loss to me. Would have liked a couple more display or ringtone options, but can always buy those for relatively cheap.Plus, this thing is tiny! A lot smaller than I thought it would be. That might be a consideration if you've large hands or trouble with the buttons.If you're looking for a bare-bones starter phone, I think it's a great choice.",4
"Samsung should be embarassed

This is by far the worst phone I've ever come across. It's very difficult to hear, or for others to hear you. The phone is the same size as the Nokia, but somehow the managed to make the keys impossible to use. I end up dialing wrong most of the time.The phone should be illegal to use for the following reason: Everything takes several seconds to process. Trying to unlock the phone for example, you press the keys to unlock, then it takes several seconds before you are able to dial. Not to advocate using the phone while driving, but this phone really makes it much more unsafe then it needs to be.Another odd thing that the engineers should be embarrassed by is that the way you turn the phone off is by holding down the hang-up button. So, you use the phone, then hang-up, unknowingly hold the button down an extra second (keep in mind it takes several seconds to register that you are trying to hang up too) and the phone shuts itself off. Now, you either want to turn it back on, which to get it back on and locked to put back in your pocked will take about 30 seconds, or you don't realize it turned off, so your phone is off and back in your pocked and people can't get a hold of you.The only positive is that the phone is small and light. So really, if you think about it, it scores even higher with the battery removed.",0
"well made, fits phone very well

When I first got this, it did not look like it was big enough for my phone, but as soon as I opened the package and put my phone in it I could tell it was a perfect fit. I really like the clear window, which I did not have on my previous case, now I can see who is calling and answer my phone without having to take it out of the case every time.",4
"Ehh. It was ok.

The clip was great at first but about a couple weeks later, I was taking it out to text a friend of mine the top of the clip snapped. I was rather pissed to say the least.",1
"Horrible reception....

I just received this item from Globazar and although the delivery was good I am returning it asap. I have a Motorola Rizr Z3 and was able to set it up just fine but the reception is horrible. When headset is on my ear people can bearly hear me. They can hear my voice very distant and some static. Once the headset is near my mouth then they can hear me just fine. The purpose of it is to talk handsfree but obviously it's impossible. Therefore, I donnot recommend this item, especially if you own a Motorola Rizr Z3.",1
"easy tu use

very easy to use, confortable, the battery lasts easy for a week.",4
"Amazing quality

Not knowing much about blue tooths, I bought this hoping it would work out. I was actually surprised about the sound quality. Very crisp and clear. It also matches my phone. For this price you can't go wrong, and it is working great for me!",4
"motorola H500 Bluetooth

I love this bluetooth, it was very easy to install on my phone, i can hear way better than with just the phone speaker,it's easy to use and it's pink what more could i ask for?",4
"A must-buy

The bluetooth headset is so far beyond earbuds there is no camparison. Easy to use. Not too hard to set up, but once the phone recognizes the headset it is easy to turn it on. I just dial from my phone, when it starts ringing close the phone and put it in my pocket. Can change volume, hang up and redial from the headset. I priced these from many places. Mall Kiosk $150. Department Store $50. This was the best price. And with the way driving laws are going this will be a must-have soon. Earbuds fall out of my ear, or the cord pulls out. This hooks on and stays there. I've asked people I've talked to on it and nobody can tell it's a headset. Battery life is good too. The only thing wrong with this is that it's hard to tell when the battery is dying until it happens. But in all, I am very happy with it.",3
"Didn't Work for Me

Both receiving and sending transmissions were weak and full of static. Thought I'd try it when my Plantronics broke. Going back to the Plantronics 350.",0
"Very pleased

The Motorola Bluetooth is a great little tool for those who want a handsfree headset. It has its kinks, but its overall performance is good enough to overcome them. Worth the buy!",3
"adorable yet efficienct

I have bought quite a few bluietooths earpieces and none were as good",3
"Great Headset

I really like this headset. Very simple to use and very convenient. I would highly recommend this headset if you have a blue-tooth capable phone.",4
"You Get What You Pay For

I was greatly disappointed to find out that the person on the other end of the phone could not hear me and I couldn't hear them. It sounded like I was in a tunnel. Others that have this headset have told me they were also disappointed. I would return it but don't know how!",0
"Go big or go home

Not as good as it should be. Bought it for the wife, she liked the pink color. I opted for the H700. H700 way easier to use, longer range, holds a charge better.",2
"Sent it back.

My husband bought the jawbone for me for Christmas based on the website hype. The very first time I charged it the plug cover came off with the plug. I didn't want to send it back and thought that I would glue it back on, until I read some of the other reviews... I didn't want to spend my time worrying when the next thing would break on it. So sadly sent it back. Will buy a plantronics.",1
"Defective

I got a cell phone earpiece for my daughter for Christmas. It doesn't work. The company was very accomodating about the return. We haven't received the replacement yet so I can't comment on that.",0
"doesn't work well

The first week I got this, I loved it. But then a rain storm entered the area and it didn't work well. could hardly hear and the people I talked to couldn't hear me at all. Well come to find out if there is a cloud anywhere in the sky, I have horrible reception. Bought a second one and it is just the same. So I know its not that a I got a bad one, but the entire line doesn't work if the atmosphere doesn't cooperate with me. Decided to go to an earbud - at least the people can hear me! Save your money for something else. Cute yes, but why have it if it doesn't work!",0
"Pink Bluetooth

Very happy to find a bluetooth for my daughter in PINK! She wanted this for Christmas and I'm glad you had one! We've had it now for almost a year and it still works perfectly! I also bought another for myself! It was shipped fast and in perfect condition.",4
"Best Bluetooth Earphone

This is just the best earphone. It is so light on my ear that I sometimes forget I have it on. The sound is really clear on both ends. The price was really great too ($28.88). I would recommend this earphone for everyone who uses bluetooth. Fantastic purchase!!!!!!",4
"Motorola Bluetooth Headset

This headset was easy to install and works fine with my Razor phone.",4
"Only holds a 24 hour or less battery charge.

Bought as a gift,everything works fine it just doesn't hold a charge. Charge only if at all last a day.",2
"Uncomfortable

This Pink Motorola H500 Bluetooth headset looks great but is very uncomfortable to use. It barely holds onto the ear and every time you turn your head it feels like it will fly off of your ear. Not so good to use unless you can hold onto it all of the time while turning your head.",1
"Moto H500

Works Great long rang, charge last about 3-5 days depends on use. Super easy to setup, sometimes hard to hear in car.",4
"this was a great purchase

this was a great purchase for ride, ride, ride ride, riding in my car car car car car car car",3
"I

I love it great product A + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ +",4
"Great Bluetooth headset

Light weight and simple to use. My charger was bad but AGFA Store sent me a new one very fast.",4
"Not New

I brought this item thinking I was getting a brand new bluetooth. I was wrong. It arrived in a bag and it was used. It has be worn and had scratches all over. When I turned it over it had ""REFURB"" printed on the back. I think the company should have adertised that it was a refurb product and not a new on. I also order the same one in black for my fiance and his was refurbed as well. However, it wasn't scratched up like this pink one. I order this product because I had a new one before and it was a wonderful product and lasted a long time. The only reason why I orderd a new on was because mine was destroyed in the washing machine and dryer. My mistake.",1
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth (Soft Pink)

The delivery was on time, but it was not in the original package, it was in a bag. When I opened the package I noticed a Bluetooth had scratches on it. When I charge the battery,it did not take that long to charge. The sound quality was real bad, even when I turn the volume all the way up, it had a lot of static, I had trouble hearing my friend on the other side,This is the second Bluetooth I bought, the first one didn't work at all, it would not charge, but I did not get a chance to send it back on time, so I kept it and just reordered a new one. I guess this particular model has bad sound quality because I read the review on similar Bluetooth's and all of them had bad reviews on the sound quality, so I would not be ordering another one like this in the future.",1
"Works on newer smartphones, too

I had this headset from several years ago to use with my Motorola RAZR and Q phones. It was still around when I recently needed a bluetooth headset for my new Samsung Galaxy Note. After finding the manual online to put it into pairing mode (i.e. hold the multi-function button for 6-10 seconds until the blue light stays on) I was able to configure the Galaxy Note to find it. It works well. So there's hope for those of us who aren't chasing the latest and greatest gadgets, or need compatibility with old and new devices.",3
"Not good

The mic on the blue tooth did not work. It was a waste of money. I tried everything to make it work, it never did",0
"MotorolaH500

This bluetooth is nice.I like how it fits in my ear. On occasions however it just disconnect with my phone for no reason.",2
"item not as discribed

the Bluetooth is really scratched up and worn! its barely able to see the mortorala symbol!in the description it said that it was refurbed not physically damaged. is there anything i can do about this?",1
"works great

have had no problems with it. my daughter loves it and uses it. she was able to pair it without any problems",3
"motorola bluetooth earpiece

very sleek design, but performance is not as good as I expected.Lots of statics and environmental noises.Especially bad while driving.",2
"Pretty good

The ear piece is comfy and I don't even notice I'm wearing it a lot of the time. My phone does voice recognition and 60% of the time the earpiece gets the name wrong, the actual phone never does. Also, when the battery only has about half the charge, it won't always pick up a call, I'm not sure why. But, it doesn't take batteries, it just charges on the smae charger I have for my phone so that's a big plus. My suggestion is to charge it every night. All in all, a pretty good ear piece!",3
"Bluetooth Headset

The Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset has terrific voice clarity. The setup was very simple and the range may be better than they claim.",4
"Looks Pretty...

I was excited to find the H500 cheap on another site, so I quickly snapped it up. But of course it's cheaper here at Amazon NOW. Anyway, while it was easy enough to pair up with my Motorola phone, the sound quality is horrible. No one on the other end can hear me, though I can generally hear them all right. (This despite the fact that my phone indicated the reception was perfect.) Because there have been many fruitless attempts to use it, I rarely do. So pretty much it sits in my purse and looks pretty. In retrospect, I wish I returned it.",0
"I love bluetooth!!

The only thing I don't really like about this ear piece is that it doesn't always stay right next to your ear. I have small ears that don't stick out and I don't understand why it won't cooperate.Most people can hear me just fine on it but one of my friends said I sound like I'm in a bathroom when I talk to her. The only reason I can think that it would sound like that is maybe it isn't charged all the way?!?Anyway, I'm content with it for now. Maybe later I'll buy a ""better"" one.",3
"Great Price! I use it all the time!

This is a great product, especially a busy person such as myself who likes to talk ""on the go"" I have had great reception both hearing the person I am speaking to, and the person I am talking to hearing me. Also I can't believe that my cell phone carrier would have charged double for what I bought this on Amazon for! A great price, and I now look to Amazon FIRST before I buy anything!",4
"Great gadget!!

I bought the bluetooth due to the hands-free driving requirements in Florida - but - I use it all the time. It works well while I drive (1 hour commute) but I also use it at home while I am cooking, cleaning, etc. The battery holds a very good charge but it is difficult to tell when it is dying (the only bad aspect). It is very comfortable and lightweight, and works great with the Razr.",4
"It's adorable and works well.

Firstly, it's adorable! It's pink and matches the pink Razrs sold at Verizon.Not only is it cute, but it fits very nicely around the ear, is comfortable to wear, it is petite, crisp sound and reliable.",3
"First Bluetooth--I'm having a learning curve moment

First of all, I'm sure that 95% of the minor problems I'm having are due to me...bluetooth is a whole new world for me. I've had it about 2 weeks now and we are finally making friends.Good points: Really easy to pair with my phone and fairly easy to operate so far. I haven't had to ask my resident tech expert for help yet. I love the whole handsfree thing--I got it mainly for driving, but I love using it at home. I can cook, clean and do all kinds of other things handsfree.Not-so-good points: It's hard for me to visually tell when it's off or on. The blue flashing indicator lights are hard to see in sunlight. I don't like how it feels on my ear--I constantly feel like it's going to fall off any minute, but it is really very secure. I have some trouble with it recognizing names in my contact list, but it could be that I have many friends and family with non-traditional and ethnic names. (I don't know whether this voice recognition problem is due to the headset or the phone, either.) It's also hard for me to remember to turn the bluetooth off on the phone once I'm done using the headset.All in all, I like it--I'm sure that in a few weeks I'll have worked out all the kinks.",3
"Bad sound.

It lasted for less than a year and I always had trouble hearing people. It never sat well on my ear, no matter how I adjusted it. Luckily, it was less than $20, so no big loss. I was disappointed because I expected better from Motorola. The volume control was awful. It never seemed to make much of a difference. I wouldn't recommend it at all.",1
"No Surprises Here...

Pros: (These were expected to begin with so no surprises) Comforting material where it comes in contact with the ear. Easy to use with step by step instructions. Comes with simple charger/adapter. Headset works well with my Motorola Razr L7 cell phone. Sound is loud and clear on other end, and person on other side can hear me (indoors -> Not sure about outdoors yet).Cons: Metallic silver color on headset easily began to rub off after only 3 uses (that area is made tacky with cheap material.) Ear loop is slightly big for my small ears so it tends to feel like its falling off. In comparison with many Motorola headset models, this one is quite big in size. That is why it's heavier than I expected. Thickness it's about two of my fat fingers placed together (wider than my thumb) and height, it's about the length of my whole thumb. Buzzing sound when I turn the volume louder to hear person on other side. (can be dealt with)",3
"Moderately OK.

I purchased this bluetooth as a gift for a family member's Sony Ericsson cell phone. We had to play around with it at first to get it working properly. She still has minor issues with the headset, but overall she likes it.We decided not to return the headset because I did pair it with my iPhone 3G, after three attempts, without using the passcode. I was able to use most features easily, with clear reception. So the earpiece isn't defective. The price was to good as well.Buyer beware, and do the research on the pairing capibilities with your electronic device and this bluetooth.",2
"Bluetooth headset Motorola H89036J

I ordered this headset for my wife after she had her pervious set in her pant pocket in the washing machine, so far no complaint from her. However, unlike the H850 that I have, this one does not ""flip out"" to turn on, instead you push a button. It's sometimes difficult to know if the unit is ON or OFF.",3
"blue tooth ear piece

The blue tooth works well. The product is just what I wanted. The voice come in clear and it is easy to set up with my phone.",3
"Great device

I've been very happy with this headset. It's easy to use and has great clarity for such an inexpensive model.",4
"bluetooth motorola h500

simple, classy design that is easy to operate. had some slight problems pairing, but after a few tries, was able to pair successfully. comes in multiple colors, recommended for those looking for a simple bluetooth device.",4
"GOOD!!!!!!

I bought as a xmas present and ended up keeping it! I love it, its light it lasts a long time i can hear real good even in noisy places and it holds a charge for a long time!!! AND ITS PRETTY",4
"don't buy

I purchased this to replace the one I lost that was exactly like it. Apparently they weren't made to the same quality standards. The voice/sound recognition on this one is terrible. I can't make any calls by voice command on it, and that defeats my purpose for using it. I will be replacing it today.",1
"stays put and cute bluetooth

Stays put in my ear...some other models I tried did not. Decent sound...so far I am happy with my purchase and quick ship from Amazon!",3
"Glad my dog chewed it up!

I got this bluetooth when I switched to Verizon and bought a new cell phone. I have no complaints with Verizon's service, but this bluetooth was the biggest waste of money! Everytime I tried talking to people on it they said it sounded like I was talking in a tin can--I even tried different volume levels, and always the same complaint. I had people even say to just call them back when I wasn't using it! I was extremely disappointed seeing that whenever I talked to someone else with a bluetooth theirs seemed to be as clear as talking into the phone itself. The voice commands never picked up the right name either, I would say ""Beth"" and it would say ""calling Tim""--how are those two even close??? I hated this thing, and honestly I wasn't too sad when I came home to find that our beagle had pulled some gymnastic moves and got it off our table and completely chewed it up.",0
"Can you hear me now?

Other than the headset microphone not picking up my voice unless I hold it and yell directly into the mic, it worked great. Definitely low end. Used it with an LG phone.",0
"just as ordered

It came as was described in ad and worked well, no complaints. Packaged and shipped as expected in a timely manner.",3
"not as good as i thought

I bought this for my wife for christmas and i am disapointed in the voice quality. When she is in the car talking to me on it I can barely hear her because of the car noise and even with her having the radio on low it is still annoying to hear everything in the background. For the almost $50 price tag i thought it would be better quality since it was the step up from the entry level bluetooth. I also havent found how to put it on the left ear yet, i feel like i am going to break it if i try to pull the ear loop off.I would recommend spending another $40 and buying the Jawbone bluetooth. I got one as a present and it works great and fits better on my ear. I drastically reduces background noise.Overall, I am not impressed by motorola and thought they would make a better bluetooth for this price.",1
"Great Product

Product does what it's supposed to do. I have not had any problems thus far. I would definitely recommend this product to others. Plus, I love the pink, very girly!",4
"bluetooth

Very easy to use and I love the color. The accessories it came with are a nice touch especially the wipe I can attach to the phone to clean the screen",4
"Easy to use

I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. I tried it out for a week and loved it. I could hear better and it was very easy to turn off and on as well as use while on my ear.",4
"Came just as promised

Not sure why those other folks just got it in a bag. I received a brand new Motorola package. It actually looks newer than the one pictured here.It even came with a Razr cell phone case in the package. haven't let my wife use it yet since it is for Christmas, but it looks like it will do the job just fine.Edit: Set it up last night and it works great. Clear sound and easy setup. Plus the color matches my wife's Sanyo phone. She is happy.",3
"Love the color

I love pink so was thrilled when I saw this product. Thats where my happiness ends. The earlpiece does not lay flat against my ear. The person on the other end of the phone gets a lot of static/wind noise etc.I would return it if I could.",1
"Works great!

The product arrived before the promised date and worked as soon as I charged up the battery. It's sturdy enough to toss in my purse and not break it, yet small enough to not be annoying while I'm wearing it. It was exactly what I expected from the description and I like it much better than other headsets I've bought (and lost or broke). If there is any warning from my experience, it would be that I need to try to get in the habit of not grabbing it by the back edges when I trying to adjust it as that's where the volume buttons are. Other than that, it's just right. I use it with my 8700 blackberry.",3
"nice!

Headset is great, the sound is good, it's easy to use, and it looks nice too! The only think i would wish for it that it could be used for either ear.",3
"Psycho device

While I enjoy the wireless headset, this bluetooth has a mind of its own. It is difficult to control EVERY action of the bluetooth with one button. It redials when I want to use voice activation, when I want to redial it beeps for me to talk. It also has a delay so when you speak for voice activation it almost never registers on the phone on the first try. I almost alway have to do the voice dial twice. It often doesn't pick up well and the phone ends up dialing another person at which point, pushing the one button to disconnect rarely works and I have to take out the phone to stop the call. The other psycho feature is that my phone and the bluetooth seek each other out. I will turn off the bluetooth and see that is says disconnected on the phone and come back 10 minutes later to the bluetooth being reactivated on its own. Very frustrating when you don't know this and try to answer the call by talking into the phone. I've lost many calls this way. Almost more trouble than the wireless convenience can make up for.",1
"satisfied

I am very pleased with the blue tooth headset I purchased. It met with my expectations.",3
"To be returned...

Bought @ Verizon store, found cheaper online. Sound quality is okay, but ambient noise is definately an issue. Had to constantly push the phone against my ear to hear while driving. Also, everyone I called said it sounded like I was in a wind tunnel the minute I left my car, so walking is definately not an option. Accidentally hung up on people repeatedly. Charge time is no more than 2-3 hours, no matter what they clainm, and I made sure to fully charge nightly.",2
"so so

This cute pink headset looks good but fits and works just ok. Problem is that when you drive in the car on the highway, it's too noisy so you have to push the piece up closer to your ear. If you're just going to use it in the office or at home, it works great. I use my phone the most in the car so this isn't the best for that purpose.",2
"Problems with the Matching Pink Moto Razor v3 (Verizon)!!!

My wife was counting the days until she was eligible for a phone upgrade so she could get her 'PINK' Razor and matching H500. She loves the Razor but the H500 kept dropping calls.. NOTE that this is not the same issue that the Razor had with the other carriers, which was phone related, but the H500 would drop off after about 10 seconds (or less). Verizon acknowledged that there is a software problem with the current crop of H500's and the Razor v3, so if you've got a Razor with Verizon and want a pink headset, be prepared to take it back..",0
"Defective

This product was sent defective, I believed it to be new but the packaging is obviously from being refurbished or used. Static and terrible reception. In process of trying to get my money back but now i see they only replace products or charge you a 15% restocking fee. Let's see how this goes. At least only 30 dollars gone.",0
"Replacement for the one I lost

It works better than the one I recieved as a gift from family. The prices have come down as well. Everyone tells me that they can hear me better and the voice recognition seems to work better as well. Would buy again if I lose this one.",4
"Good Little Earbud

Bought it pink especially for my wife. She runs a daycare and needs both hands more often than not so it works great for her.",4
"The Bluetooth is ok

I like the color!! But I'm not happy about how it just sits on the ear. I thought it was one that fits into your ear.",1
"ok

not the sellers fault, just the headset is not that comfortable, does not stay on well, hurts my ear when on for a few mins",2
"bluetooth is great

I love the bluetooth earpiece and love it in pink. Amazon did a great job getting it too me. Only problem is you can't walk to fast or jog with it on because depending on your ear it could fall off. The rest is great and don't forget to charge it every night!",3
"Never had my Bluetooth Headset fall off my ear

I found that once you pull out the ear hook all the way, position the headset until the hook is at its snuggist fit on your ear and where the piece is snugly against your face near the cheekbone, and then snapped closed... that you try and shake your head a bit to test its positioning. Usually this will tell you if it's going to fly off or not. I can usually shake my head fairly vigorously and my headset doesn't move or budge from my ear. If it does, I retry. It's so light and does feel like it might come off but it hasn't. Mine's usually so snug that by the end of say, a full day of car time or shopping, my ear is ready for it to be off.. but the fit surely would depend on the size and shape of the individual ear, of course. But the set is tiny enuf that you can slip it in your pocket/purse and then quickly back on your ear when it rings if you tire of wearing it. Also, I have had no dropped calls with this piece that aren't the ""usual"" phone/environment-related drops in the usual places (I have Cingular) and these are generally behind a certain mtn or deep within a huge bldg. I have been completely satisfied with both its volume and clarity: others have remarked on how clear I sounded and had no idea I was on a headset. I've tested it 30' away from the phone and thru the walls at home and it worked fine. And it's so small, it's nice that it's inconspicuous for the most part. I've had no problem w/ battery life; and it also takes the same wall & auto charger connections as the RAZRs making travel much less of a hassle. Upgraded to a V3i for the tunes, 400 hours standby and other capabilities. Later for that review!",3
"Overall Good Design and Functionality

Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset for all Bluetooth Enabled Phones - Pink [Retail Packaged]I bought this item at a local electronic retailer and had not used it until December last year. Since then, I have an easy time pairing to my Treo 700p, recharging the device as instructed, and getting quality reception and sound during phone calls. Only if there is another bluetooth headset or device nearby, pairing can take up to two tries max. But this is only temporary and fixable if you can isolate your device and its companion H500 away from other bluetooth equipment. I also like the cosmetic features of the H500, like the color and shape. My husband purchased a more masculine color for himself while I prefered the pink. I soon found out that my ears are way too small to support the earpiece comfortably and the H500 just ends up hanging and flopping away to the floor if I simply turn my head abruptly. I only wear the earpiece while driving for now. Because of the fantastic features other than my ear experience, I give the Motorola H500 one star short of five.",3
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth headset

The sound volume can be a bit low when using it on the freeway (when it is most often used). But, overall the sound quality is reallly good. Doesn't pick up a lot of outside noises.The biggest drawback is that when paired with my Motorola cell phone it disabled the distintive ringtones I had set up so now I have to take my eyes off the road and look at the display on the phone to determine who is calling. Annoying for a handsfree ""safety"" device.",3
"First of all--it's pretty

This unit is lightweight and, for the most part, I hardly notice wearing it. I thought it might be a little hard to get used to, but it only became an annoyance after wearing it for more than 2 hours, but simply adjusting the angle on the ear fixed that. I suppose if I really had to wear it that long, I would get used to it after a while. Moto seems to have put a lot of thought into the comfort of the design. It is very easy to change from right ear to left ear.I heard everyone perfectly and had no complaints from the people on the other end, even when I was calling from outdoors. I was worried about looking like one of the ""pod people"" who always have something sticking out of their ear, but my hair easily covered this up and sometimes it is essential that I hear my phone ring while in a noisy place.",3
"Pink H500 Motorola bluetooth headset

Linking the bluetooth to my Sony Vaio laptop is great!Also using it as a headhead it has easy to follow instuctions and link it with your cellular phone.Ladies each ear piece really fits differently on each person, so I'd recommend also to stop by @ a phone store ... I love it!",3
"Small, light, comfortable, low price and it works!

I picked this up on Amazon for under $20 after months of thinking about buying one. My needs are small; I'm not on the phone all that much, but in the car a lot. I'm also not overly picky. If it works...I'm happy.The Motorola is small; about 2.5"" long and yet it seems to pick up my voice quite well and the sound quality on my calls thus far has been good. Better than on my Nokia phone! The earpiece is adjustable, and fits my ear very well.The packaging on this item was kind of weird. Plastic baggie with the charger, bluetooth headset and directions. I guess I expected a box?The unit charged fully in about 2 hours. My Nokia phone picked it up just fine once I enabled the bluetooth to find it.All things considered, for the price I paid and what it does. I'm happy with the purchase. The true test will be the item's durability and battery life, which only time will tell.",4
"Not as good as expected

Thought the sound quality would be better and that it would be easier to use. My wife had difficulty with the volume settings and with it staying on her ear.",1
"BLUETOOTH

I REALLY LIKE THIS BLUETOOTH IF FITS WELL ON MY EAR I HAVE NO PROBLEM HEARING. IT WORKS GREAT",4
"great sound

This fits comfortably on earand delivers great sound and the microphone works great. Everyone says not to talk so loud!",2
"Love the fit, hate the power life

Thought I found the perfect head set. It's a great fit for my ear and long hair. Unfortunately the headset kept running out of juice by 11:00am. After only 3 hrs. of use it dies! So frustrating, can't use the car charger - so what's the purpose? Even after charging this all night, it would only last a few hrs. You get what you pay for.",1
"Pleasantly surprised

This is my first bluetooth and was afraid I wasnt going to be able to hear. I am hard of hearing to start out with. But I have no problems with this and now am kind of liking being hands free!",4
"Good for what its needed for

This is a nice little headset. Color is obviously for women, but it works well. I bought this for my wife and she likes it. It paired well with both my phone and hers, no problems. Call quality is OK in the car, but if like her, you wear it everywhere, its noise cancellation is not as good as others. Walking down the street sounds like you are in a fishbowl and if the wind is blowing, forget it!The seller was great and timely. Overall, a solid performance by the seller and an above OK headset for the price and that's the main thing!",3
"Great for the price

I was very concerned when i purchased this item. There was alot of negative reviews on it. When I received it I had to charge it for 2 hours. No biggy. When I tried to connect it to my phone it almost did it instantly. It was so easy. I have a Sumsung phone and it works great with it. No problems.",4
"Pink motorola H500 Bluetooth

I was very happy when I saw that the pink matched my Verizon Pink Razr. The one form Verizon doesn't match.My only problem is I have difficulty turning it off, I wind up calling the last person I dialed, so I plug it in to recharge and that disconnects it.",3
"Great price for bluetooth handfree!!

I recently bought this item, reception is good(you'll need to be with your car windows closed), very light so it would not tear your ear apart. Cant beat that for the price.",4
"i keep talking, but no one can hear me!

this item was adorable and pink, and seemed to have some good reviews and the price was right, but i was extremely disappointed. i used it with my old treo 650 and it seemed to work okay, although it not only picked up my voice, but ALL of the background noise around me. i thus could only use it in a very quiet places (i.e. my home or car). i then got a treo 700 and this device completely screwed up my phone. when i set it up with my phone, i could no longer use the call waiting function on my phone for whatever reason. it also never stayed on my ear. my ears are small, and it seems to be made for individuals with much bigger ears.",1
"won't stay on my ear

The sound quality was okay. It definitely wasn't outstanding, but I would have lived with it if the darn device would stay on my ear. It has a little plastic hook that goes over the ear. It is easy to put on, but must be made for much bigger or differently shaped ears than mine. If I tilt my head back (such as when I take a drink from a water bottle), it falls off. If I lean to the side (as in grabbing something from the glovebox during a long traffic light), it falls off. If I bend forward, it falls off. If I make any sudden movements, it falls off. So, back to the search for the perfect bluetooth headset. By the way, it did pair nicely with my Blackjack -- if your ear fits their plastic hook, it is an inexpensive and serviceable unit.",0
"Unhappy

I was excited to buy this cute pick Bluetooth until i used it. Can i say Echo the whole entire time your talking on the phone... So am back online looking for another Bluetooth one that does not Echo ... this one does. i would not recommend it... unless you like to hear yourself talk.",0
"Good value for price

This product was purchased for my wife to keep in ssfe contact with her while driving and busy with the baby. This product could use some better control configurations, but overall, it operates well and has decent sound quality. Not a bad buy.",3
"Pink Motorola H500 Bluetooth

This product is ok... but it has very poor volume. Very hard to hear on it. Otherwise the product is fine.",2
"Would have returned it but was too lazy

I bought this product after reading good reviews and expected to not have any problems with it. While the product technically functioned, every person I called said that they couldn't hear me. I bought this headset so that I could do work on the computer and talk at the same time, but now I'm back holding the phone to my ear with my shoulder.I use a Nokia 7370 phone, and while the headset is supposed to be for all phones, this may have been the issue.There was a return policy and it's my own fault that I didn't receive a refund, not the company's. Still, I was disappointed that no one could hear me on the phone.",1
"Works great with the Motorola Razor...Love the Pink!

This headset is fantastic with the Motorola Razor, but does not work very well with a Palm Treo. I had a Jarba, which died for no apparent reason that worked, to an extent, but the sound quality, mainly the volume, was not good. According to some sources, none of the wireless headsets are very compatible with the Treos, except for maybe the headset specifically designed for Palm, which I hear are very expensive and bulky. If anyone knows of a headset that works well with the Palm Treo (meaning good sound quality, ergonomical, comfortable, etc.) please let me know at gentryonceagain@yahoo.com.",3
"worked great for awhile but burned itself up within a couple of months

it was great with my razor while it was working-but it overheated and I had to send it back for repair under warranty. -I have a nokia now and even tho I have read its compatable, the people I have tried to talk to while using it can't hear me at all thru the static and sqealing it makes. (which I can't hear on my end)",1
"at least it's pink...

I got this because my city enacted a law prohibiting drivers from talking on cell phones, and because it sorta goes with my Razr phone. The two devices get to share chargers (wall and car), and they're both pink.At first I was very excited about having a bluetooth, because cradling the Razr between ear and shoulder really hurts your neck after a while!Overall, I guess this bluetooth works OK, but:- it doesn't stay on my ear very well- it turns on by itself in my purse pretty frequently- the beep when I'm in a Cingular ""dead spot"" is VERY annoying! (We have Native American reservations surrounding the city, which don't let us set up cell phone towers on their land, so you can imagine the spotty cell service we get.)- Motorola should know that the people who want pink phones & accessories will want them to look good together. My Cingular pink (a rich salmon shade) kinda clashes with the pale, cool pink of the bluetooth.",2
"Great little hands free device at a great price

This is a great little hands-free device. It is easy to use and works great. I can hear everyone on it and everyone says they can hear me. It's very light and comfortable and can easily be worn on either ear. Very convenient for the car and safer. Great price also from sellers on Amazon, I have seen the same product in retail stores for twice the price. Highly recommended!",4
"High Quality Reception

I use this ear piece frequently while driving. It always works flawlessly even for international cell-to-cell phone calls while both callers are one the move. It also holds charge well.",4
"Not the greatest

This was my second time buying this earpiece because the first one got destroyed. My second time around wasn't all that good with it (neither was the first). It was one of the first bluetooth earpieces and I'm sure the quality has improved with the newer ones.This earpiece creates noise in the background and sometimes the person on the other end can't hear me all that well. It's very convenenient, but I'm ready to get a newer product. I wouldn't recommend this earpiece to anyone. It's just.. not that great.",1
"What a great buy!

I was very skeptical about buying an earpiece because I had heard mixed reviews about them. Some people said that you get what you pay for, but I discovered that wasn't true when my boyfriend bought an earpiece for $100 and the sound was muffled. Not only is this product great, it was a great price. It fits very nicely and the sound is incredible on both sides of the conversation. Don't hesitate in buying this. It is definitely worth it!",4
"The Joy

I know alot of people with this product and it work pretty good for them so i bought one.. I have no complaints. Plus it was shipped and received and a timely fashion...",4
"Seems to work well

I like the way it fits close to my ear. The 1st wireless headset I had fit in the ear and was too big so it stuck our and hung down a bit. The clarity is decent, but not perfect. When I talk to my husband on his I hear a lot of back round noise.Also the answer time when I get an incoming call is a bit long. Overall I am happy with the headset",3
"BEST PRICES, FASTEST SHIPPING!

I BROUGHT THIS BLUETOOTH AND WAS VERY SATISFIED ALL AROUND. IT DID'NT COST MUCH AND I RECIEVED IT FAST! WILL DO BUSINESS AGAIN.",4
"not very secure

The speaker is loud and fairly clear, but the earpiece does not fit securely on my ear, which is very frustrating. I have talked to 2 other people who have the same problem with this product.",1
"Very nice headset

Super nice headset. Daughter had to have pink and this was a great bargain.",4
"H500 - Bluetooth Headset

Overall, the headset works well even with the single sylable names for the voice recognition. Just be very careful that if the headset is not turned off, putting it in paints pocket or purse will redial the last number...again...and again!",3
"Pink Motorola Bluetooth

This product is both attractive and wonderfully useful. This is a great addition to your bluetooth enabled phone.",3
"bluetooth

I ordered this for my daughter for a Christmas gift. It took a little while to get everything set up. Instructions were not the easiest. Had to finally go to a Cingular store and get them to do it, and it took about 2 minutes for them. Maybe user error:)...but now it works and she is happy and uses it all the time and no problems. I would order another for my 2nd daughter.",3
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset for all Bluetooth Enabled Phones - Pink

Got it for my pink RZAR V3m before Christmas. Works fine most of the time. Could always hear clearly the other end's voice. However, there were occasions that the other person had a hard time hearing me clearly, some in the States, 1 in Canada. They all used a cell phone. Happened when I was talking to my husband. He uses a different Motorola phone and is with Nextel. My carrier is Verizon. Not sure what kind of phones the others had, or if it matters that we are with different carriers.Uncertain how long the battery will last before needing charged. The longest time I used in conversation is about 2 hours. Always charge it after some substantial usage.",3
"Buyers Beware

I purchased the Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset about two months ago and I can't say that I'm impressed. The fit isn't so great and the sound quality is horrible. On the other hand, the headset can hold a charge for 2 days. Overall, I would not recommend buying the Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset.",1
"Motorola H500 Pink Bluetooth

I have had this Bluetooth for approximately three months now and I have found it to be the best investment. It was very easy to setup and operate. The clarity is awesome. I can not believe the quality and the clarity this little Bluetooth can give. I was also very happy I found one to match my pink phone. That was a plus. The only drawback to this Bluetooth is that it feels like it will fall off your ear, but it really is on fairly snug. It has never fallen off my ear. Once I got use to having something hanging from my ear it was fine. It is very comfortable and now I hardly know it's there. I had been pricing Bluetooth's for several months. Take it from me. At the time I purchased this Bluetooth I had priced this same one at various websites. I am the kind of person who likes to find the best product at an unbeatable price. Amazan came through for me. I liked it so much I bought one for my husband. We are both very happy and satisfied customers. Thanks Amazon.",3
"Drops connection

Just got 2 v3c phones + two h500s. Both headsets drop connection randomly. Not sure if the issue is the phones, or the headset, but my older hs820 headset seems to work fine with the razr v3c. Sound quality is poor as well...the headsets will go back to vzw..",0
"A little overrated

I heard that the motorola bluetooth is the best in the market, but I don't think anyone should pay more than $15.00 for it. To begin, unless your ear was the model for the Motorola, it won't fit your ear that well. Mine always feels loose. Secondly, Motorola claims that your phone can be 30 feet away from the bluetooth. This is not true in my case and I have difficulty hearing the person on the other line if I'm in another room in my house. Also, people who I speak with using the bluetooth have trouble hearing me. Another thing that sucks is that there's no bar or anything on the bluetooth indicating that you should charge it, so you're pretty much just guessing. Basically, you're paying nearly $60 more for a handsfree headset with no wire.",1
"Terrible!

Headset is VERY difficult to hear out of. Headsets are only convenient when you can get the models that ""connect"" with the phone when you open headset after it is folded. I have used Motorola HS810 and H700 and they are both great. This is terrible. I wish I could find the packaging to send it back. Don't waste your money. Cute color, bad product.",0
"motorola

i never received the product. i wrote an email two weeks after purchasing it and still did not receive a phone call or a email back. Last time buying from you.",0
"Blue Tooth

I can't get the bluetooth to work at all! Obviously, I'm not happy with my purchase.",0
"WELL IM SATISFIED

WELL WAT CAN I SAY EXCEPT DAT IT WORKS? ITZ FINE. PINKS MY FAV COLOR, OK DAT WASNT NECESSARY. NICE PRODUCT!",3
"Amazon shouldn't be selling this

I have no idea what they mean by ""Motorola Retail Packaging"", but beware it is not the same as the picture on the website. I received this headset loose in a plastic bag, along with the instructions and the charger. The charger had been ripped out of it's bag and used (the cord had obviously been re-wrapped and secured with a grocery store bag tie).When I complained to Amazon about receiving used merchandise, they immediately sent a replacement via overnight, but the customer service person could have cared a less as to why Amazon is selling used/returned merchandise.I just received the replacement today. While it doesn't look used, it too is just in a plastic baggie - no packaging like the webite shows. I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife (to go with her pink Razr) - I'm sure she is going to be very impressed with the plastic baggie packaging. I sure hope it works better than it looks! Really bad, Amazon, really bad.",0
"Doesnt connect to anything I own

Complete piece of garbage. Wont connect to anything I own, and is near impossible to turn ON half the time.It also CANT be changed to fit on your other ear, the earpiece will NOT come out. Yes, its the H500 in pink. It isnt even pink, its a beige-red.At the hassle of repackaging the near-leathal deathtrap of packaging this is, and the $8 to ship back, it went in the garbage instead.Hey, Motorola, you know why you lost Alcatel's contract (I worked for them, also in Motorola's test lab in 2000) and your stock is in the toilet? For reasons like not spending one cent per unit and making the packaging non-lethal.",0
"Bluetooth Headset (Pink)

Recieved the Bluetooth Headset in a timely fashion with the Super Saver Shipping. The package was in good condition when it got here the headset was in new condition.",4
"FAKE!

This is a fake bluetooth! DONT BOTHER! it doesnt work well...i have to yell into it to work. ended up throwing it away.",4
"Good

This isnt a bad headset for the price. I works well. I like that when you hold down the button to turn it off/on it makes a noise in your ear signaling it is off/on. My other motorola H500 didnt have that feature and it was a pain because It was hard to know if it was off or on.",3
"PINK BlueTooth headset

this item just arrived and i will write a review after these products are opened on Christmas Day.I'm sure they're fine items and they're in a sealed package so I know they're new :) I bought this and another Blue Tooth for my husband and a charger, the 2 Bluetooths came in a box together BUT...the charger was not included and i purchased all these for an ""X"" amount for all 3 ..I hope they don't forget the charger..I'll get back to this review after I've recived the order complete and once I can open them:)I'll know I'll change the stars..I promise :)",1
"Pink flop

This product was quite a dissapointment. Audio is poor, lots of static. Bluetooth shuts off by itself. Waste of money.",0
"Satisfied customer

This item came in on time, works great although disconnects by itself every now and . Good sound quality at a.great price.",3
"excellent product

excellent product works as expected and customer service was as expected arrived by the time stated overall a very good deal",4
"Love The Color I Picked But.....

Not to happy with my headset. It came in no time, which was great. I was excited that it came so fast, and when I opened it, It was not in the box as on line. It was a whole different picture and said Universal Bluetooth Headset. Nevertheless I opened it and long and behold it had scratches and chips on it like it fell several times. Did not look new. I paid for a new headset and it looked like a refurbish headset with scratches on it.",2
"Does what I want it too

I'm really pleased with this product. I tried the more expensive ones and wound up taking them back because either they were uncomfortable or they didn't do what I wanted. This one doesn't fit in the ear but sits on the outside making it far more comfy for me. I tried and returned a Blue Ant and a Plantronics neither voice dialed Really?! A Best Buy salesman said that none of them would voice dial with my phone(Droid Incredible). Baloney this one voice dials just fine and is far more comfy on the ear. My only real problem is the volume buttons on the side are hard to push when wearing. I would recommend to anyone who wants a easy to use inexpensive handsfree when driving.",3
"Fantastic product

I bought the H500 for my Sister on her birthday. After taking it to the T-Moble phone store and having it set to her phone, there isn't a day that she does not have it on. I purchased it so she would not have the drive and talk on the phone. Now she just push a button and talk to anyone while driving or just sitting at home. Thanks Amazon or a great product at a nice price.E. Granger",4
"Not the best bang for the buck

Got this as a gift for a friend and while it looks nice and she likes pink and all the audio quality is horrible. When we talk on the phone it sounds like she has a pillow in her face lol.",2
"Not worth the money

This blue tooth never worked that well. No matter how much I charged it, it was always static sounding to me and the person on the other end could never hear me and I'd always have to call them back from my handset, the complete opposite of what you want in a blue tooth free hands device. When I tried returning it, it wasn't through Amazon and the place wouldn't take it back. I think I spent something like $40 or $45 on it a few years ago and just getting to the review now. Definitely not worth a penny.",0
"bad voice & not fit the ear

It makes me feeling that it almost drops off all the time when I put it on. The voice is very unclear, on both me and the people I call. It definitely cannot be used on the street, and even used at home, it makes the call short. Buy it if you want to save money on phone call.",0
"Item fine - but where's the package?

When my shipment arrived I was a bit disappointed because I had purchased a new product but it did not come in an original package. I bought this bluetooth for a Christmas gift, so I would have preferred it be in its original packaging (which is why I bought new and not used). However, the ear piece works great, and my wife enjoys it. I also feel better about her driving and talking on her phone!As far as performance goes, there is a bit of an echoing sound on the other end of the line when she is on it. It is not bad at all - you can just tell that she is wearing it. I have been told that no matter which bluetooth you use there is always going to be some sort of feedback, static, or interference. So overall I am happy with my purchase.",3
"It's Alright

It fits comfortably on my ear but I often have a hard time connecting it to my phone and when it is connected the voice quality isn't great. I have to have the volume all the way up to hear. Overall, for the price it's not bad, but it's not great either.",2
"Less than average

I bought this earpiece for myself about six months ago. I researched multiple models but ultimately went with this one because of the color. The earpiece does have a long life, as I talk on my phone for at least 20-30 minutes a day and only charge it maybe every two or even three weeks. The earpiece generally stays in your ear, though I notice that the longer I have it, the more it wants to kind of slip off. If the ring that goes around your ear was adjustable, it would probably fit a lot better.The biggest problem with this earpiece is the reception quality. People to ME sound great and very clear, but nearly every person I talk to hates me using the earpiece because they say its hard to hear me.So bottom line is that its cute and very easy to use but the quality of sound to your caller is not the best. You'd probably fare better paying a little bit extra for a newer model.",2
"It's OK

I think this is an OK headset. I don't like how it feels like it is going to fly off my ear. I have had this one for almost 2 years. I don't use it often because sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. At first I really liked it. After awhile not so much. Now I'm on the hunt for a new headset.",2
"Reason for 3 stars

First of all, I got this headset from one of Amazon's sponsors-cellphoneshop dot net. I liked the sound quality. I would speak to people on the mainland while in Hawaii and they had very few problems hearing me-even inside buildings.The 3 star rating is for the ""fit"" of the headset. It always felt loose-as someone else said-like it was going to fall off. If I was not moving/walking it was fine, but start to move and there it would slip.I shop Amazon often and when this was sold out, cellphoneshop had it for $18.99. It is still the same price as it was when I got mine. I am not sure about color choices though?I now use a very small Samsung which comes with a charging case. It was a ""freebie"" with a phone purchase and I like the fit much better.Hope this helps!",2
"overall does what it needs to do

My 2 biggest problems with this item is that 1) it doesn't fit too well on my ear, it feels like it's going to fall off sometimes. I don't know if my ears are not the same shape/size for what the device was made for. 2) The main button, which turns the phone on and off and allows you to make calls, seems to get pushed when inside my purse. So sometimes I find it on inside my purse and already connected to my phone. Once it kept calling the last number I dialed, like 6 times in a row, I'm guessing because it just kept getting pushed accidentally inside my purse.Other than that, I am pretty happy with my bluetooth, especially since it was cheap and it matches my cell phone. I would just say to be careful where you store the thing when you're not using it, because even in a separate bag or pocket in my purse it still manages to get turned on and off!",3
"Just OK..

Looks really cool, and has something cool colors and all, but overall it was just OK.. It only fits well on some people and not on others.. It feels like its going to come off the ear easy everytime I turn..",2
"Can you hear me now?

My little pink bluetooth is so cute, but everyone has a hard time hearing me. I have a friend who has a better bluetooth and I can't even tell when he is using it. I think next time, I will pay the extra money and get a good one!",2
"keeping in touch

I love my bluetooth headset, as a matter of fact this is the second one that I bought. This particular model has a good long battery life and recharges pretty quickly. I have a hard time hearing in crowded places and this really helps me to hear a conversation. The range on it is not as far as you might like but that is pretty common. The fact that I bought a second one shows that I really like them. By the way, the first one didn't stop working- I was having a problem with my Razor phone's transmitter that was fixed but I decided not to send the second one back as I now have a spare if I lose mine.",3
"Comes with a car charger and regular charger!

The bluetooth works great and came with two chargers which was a big plus. They mailed it quickly as well. Thanks!",4
"Good Value Bluetooth

I really enjoy the freedom of the bluetooth, but have difficulty knowing when it is turned on/off. Frequently my purse will start ringing and someone start talking and it turns out to be my bluetooth that has turned itself on and called someone. In other words, the device is great just don't put it anywhere where the on button can be pushed or you will be making erroneous ""purse"" calls. I love the voice command - works great especially nice for when you are driving.",3
"Pretty nice piece

Got this one for my wife and she loved it.Pairing is easy with our moto v3. It's also compact and very light weight.Wearing is comfortable. Voice is very clear indoor and outdoor except when it's windy. pickup/hangup is easy with one single push. push the button longer it places a call to last number dial out. Paring it with moto v3, voice command can also be used with one single push.con:Has to press really long time to turn it off. If not long enough, it will dial last number instead.Windy condition degrades the performance",4
"COMFORTABLE EARPIECE

THE EAR PIECE IS NICE. YOU BARELY NOTICE THAT YOU'RE WEARING IT. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE VOLUME BUTTON DOESN'T WORK.",3
"Pink Blue Tooth

The blue tooth came relatively fast, pink is my favorite color. Although it was very cute, it doesnt hold a charge at all. Sometimes people cant even hear me when im using it. I dont even use it at all now, too much of a hassle. It's a good thing that it was only about $20 bucks, I saw it recently at Best Buy for almost $60",1
"works with palm treo, although static once in a while

I really like it, it fits over ear nicely so you forget it is there, the only thing is once in a while, it is so static sounding that you can't use it and I think it is when I am in the house and too close to the phone with it on. Other than that, it is great.",2
"bluetooth

OMG - I LOVE this thing!! It fits great and most people don't know that I am using it. It charges fast and I love pink as it goes with my phone! This is a number 1 pick in my book and highly recommended!",4
"Pleased, only minor issues

I currently use a LG Fusic phone and had no problems with the sync. I love the color, and the weight on my ear is comfortable enough to wear when I'm on long drives.My only downs are an echo and when I first turn the headset on:The echo only occurs when I use it while in my apartment. It's not audible to myself, only to the other end. It doesn't seem to matter if I am calling another cell phone or a landline; if I'm in my living room there is an echo. However; in my car, outdoors, practically anywhere else there is no echo.When I have my phone seeking and turn on the headset I usually have to turn it on, off, and then back on for my phone to ""see"" it. I'm no tech person, so this may be common or easy to fix... regardless, it's something that happens but is not a major problem for me personally. Certainly not enough of a problem for me to reconsider using the headset or to upgrade at this time.",3
"my review

At first the product did not work, but I had to pay to ship it back that was my only complaint I had after I recieved the product broke! But they shipped it back in a timely manner!",3
"Not Impressed

I received my Bluetooth from Amazon and actually the whole purchasing/receiving process went really easy & quick. I am not very impressed with the performance of my headset though. People often cannot hear my when I'm talking on it & I usually have to repeat myself several times. My sister on the other hand got hers when I did & loves it-she's had no problem with it.",1
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset

Cons:Goes into stand by mode if there is no talking, (ex: on hold with no music, or when tech support has to read their scrip and speak in English)Has an echo while talking, but it could be my bluetooth on my phone.Pros:Super comfortable, on either ear. I have completely forgot I am wearing it.Good range I can sit my phone in one room and I can roam almost all over my house.This unit is quite affordable, a good deal for all.(And my soft pink one is really cute)",3
"Not so good as it looks for me...

I bought one, I loved the color and that is what sold me on it, but because this one does not have a piece that slips into the ear, I have a hard time using it because I can't hear that well from it. My older one that has an earpiece is much better in sound. My daughter has one that looks just like this one, but does have the earpiece and hers is fine on me, so, the product itself is good, but if you have even a small hard time hearing, get one that slips into your ear.",0
"Horrible

Bought this as a gold box special. Thank goodness I didn't pay full price. Horribly disigned product. Doesn't have an earbud that inserts into your ear so it is frustrating because I have to hold it pressed to my ear to hear well. People that I am talking to can't hear me well, either. I have a Jabra that is over two years old and coming apart at the seams that still works better than this earpiece. Save your money.",0
"Very Affordable Bluetooth Device that Works

The price of bluetooth devices has gone down dramatically that I was able to justify buying one:) The H500 works fine with our LG Shine. Although you may need to talk a little louder so that the other person can clearly understand you (Well, not too bad really).It was an easy setup. The device itself looks fine, not too dorky in my opinion. It also has a nice blue LED light. Available in many colors of choice.Why 3 stars? The volume control is hardly palpable. It is hard to adjust the volume while in use. Your fingers may tend to slipped while trying to adjust. Even the call button is difficult to press.I like the ear hook can be flipped to be used either on your left or right ear. It is also not too heavy to be worn comfortable on your ear.",2
"Ok

This is the second Motorola blue tooth i have had, the same style. I lost my first one because these types of blue tooth's are so loss on your ear they fall off. Also, it has to be completely quiet while using it, otherwise it will have alot of static. Other than that it is worth the price i paid, 17$ for this pink one.",2
"Wireless headset

This unit was bought as a gift and my experience is from recipient feedback which has been positive.",3
"Motorola Blue Tooth

Had it for a month and now it doesnt work. This is the second one that doesnt work! Dont even know where to return it.",0
"Run for your life

My daughter says, ""A waste of money! Every person I call complains that they can't hear me. And I'm a loud talker!Don't do it!!!""",0
"Highly recommended

Excellent product. My wife has difficulty with most Bluetooth headsets because they don't fit well in her ear. This headset fits very comfortably on the ear and has clear sound. In fact, we bought two just in case she loses one.",4
"Terrible product.

This is a terrible product. You cannot talk on it if you want to be heard not sounding like the teacher from Charlie Brown...or Darth Vadar himself. My sister refuses to speak if I try to use it durning our call. If you want something that works you will have to spend the money.",0
"Motorola bluetooth

Awesome product! It's not heavy on my ears and it matches my phone! Good sound qualit. I made an excellent choice.",4
"light and awesome

I love this product. it is light. easy to connect with my phone and it works well.",4
"Very Nice Product

I have a Samsung U740, which is not on the compatible list, and it works great. Immediately paired and has worked perfectly since, although I've only had it for a few days now. I have clear send and reception, it's very easy to use. I know when I'm wearing it but it is very lightweight and comfortable. I can't use the earbud style, I looked all over and debated on what to get, including a portable speaker, and finally decided to give this a try. It's my first bluetooth and I wanted something easy, comfortable, and reliable. So far this one has delivered on all three counts. Charging is also quick and easy.",4
"quick shipment

great job. it was part of a valentines day gift, and I got it well within time so thank you",4
"Great Headset.

I gave this headset to my wife and she uses it all the time. Works great and is comfortable.",4
"Excellent Device - Great Value

I have had multiple Motorola Bluetooth headsets. I purchased this as a gift and was amazed at the value. The package included a case for the phone, screen cleaner and original Motorola Bluetooth Headset and power adapter. This was in original packaging and works great.Definitely a worthwhile purchase for someone with a pink phone!",4
"Moto Bluetooth

Well, it's a good little bluetooth for the money.. I've only had a couple times when it's cut out on me and not worked right, but 3/4 of the time it works beautifully and people don't even know I'm on it! I think the times that I did cut out was because I was too close to metallic objects.. pipes and things.. so.. that sounds like a good excuse..eh?Works good for me, and is cute and small, fits like a dream, good battery life.. all in all is a good bluetooth.",3
"Horrible Headset

I purchased this headset for my mom's Sanyo phone. Not sure what the problem was, but this headset was completely horrible. Not only was the set up difficult, but the quality was the worst ever. It sounded like you were talking on a cordless phone from the 80's. There was a constant buzzing in the earpiece - which the other caller also heard. I returned this item to amazon and do not recommend it.",0
"Convenient and comfortable

Once you get used to wearing this, it is actually comfortable! I hated it the first couple of days, but finally got it adjusted to where I can hardly feel it. Sound quality (both incoming and outgoing) is great. It beats having to pull over every time I need to make or receive a call on the road. You can't beat the price, either.",4
"Actually model H505 - misleading - be careful!

I ordered this for use with my Palm Centro, which has the H500 listed in its supported bluetooth devices. While I'm able to pair them, the Centro will not transfer calls to the device. I've successfully used a number of friends' devices, so I know the Centro can work, but the model number on the back of this little pink Motorola BT device is NOT H500 - it's H505. In searching on Motorola's web site, I can't even find information about this model, except some vague references that it may be a special model created for Verizon. Hmmm - too bad for me, I'm using Sprint. My husband's Motorola Q thru Verizon works great with this device - and he loves it, thus the 3 stars, but it seems to be incompatible with my device. Had Amazon described it with the correct model number, I'd have researched the compatibility with the Palm first.",2
"Awful

I read the other reviews and ordered this bluetooth. Audio was good on my end, horrible static and low volume on the other end. Could have been a damaged or used unit, but I was lead to believe I was buying a new item. I missed the 15 day deadline to return it. Oops.",0
"Do not like at all...

The only thing I like about this headset is the color. I previously had a Motorola headset and had no problems with it. I replaced it with this one and I hate it.It turns on by itself in my purse so I don't hear the phone ringing. It calls people that I do not want to call. It uses the same button to turn on/off and redial people. I kept calling people I had just called and having to apologize that I didn't intend to call them.Very sad with this purchase.",0
"Pink Bluetoolth Defective

I had this same item in black that I bought at Verizon Wireless and it has worked wonderfully for 2 yrs. so I ordered online at Amazon in pink for my sister and had to return it twice. The first time it wasn't responding to commands and then didn't work at all. The second time we got one, it buzzed so loud when connected, you couldn't hear the person. My sister had called Motorola directly the second time and they said it was defective and to send it back. I've sent it back and Amazon said they are looking into the problem because it is a ""widespread problem"". In the meantime, I am still waiting for a refund! It has been an extremely frustrating experience and not due to Amazon as they have been good at getting back to me.",0
"Heavy, too tight, and loses the connection..

I could not keep this on for very long. It was very tight and hurt my ear from the front and over the ear. It was also quite heavier than one I had like this before. You can't get more than 15 ft away from the phone, or you will lose the connection. I wouldn't recommend.",1
"Used but company said it was new.

This earpiece was supposed to be new but was used. The company told me that the product is new just tested. What does that really mean ""tested by yhe person who bought it before me"". It had dirt around the ear hook and the outside looked like someone scrubbed it on concrete. Not new at all.",0
"Re's

Garbage and I was going to send it back but my daughter lost the next week.Waste of money ~ nothing but static!",0
"Broken

Arrived non-functional. Called Motorola who offered to exchange it but they never followed through on sending me return packaging. I ended up needing to resolve the issue through the distributor, who clearly wasn't responsible for it not working.",0
"Not what is advertised

This item has about a 5' range, then nothing but static. You can't hear very well on this unit either. I would not recommend this item.",0
"Headset

I ordered this headset,as of 7-1-08, the law requires it...............was much cheaper on line than going to the local cell phone store......the only problem i have with this is i can only wear it on my right ear.after several hours it becomes sore and i need to remove it.other than that i enjoy it.Susan",2
"Good little headset for the price

Bought this as a surprise for my girlfriend, she used my Motorola H800 slider headset & commented how it would be nice to have one so she could talk & not have the hold the phone. She loves it & it does everything she needs it to do & I saved about $20-$25 off store prices so it was great for both of us. If you or your girfriend/wife are looking for an inexpensive bluetooth headset go with this one, good little headset at a good price.",2
"a bit disappointed

I do not like the fact that this Bluetooth Headset turns itself off after 5 minutes of inactivity. it makes it difficult to answer incoming calls because it is off. I wish i'd gotten one that doesn't have the standby/off feature built in it.",0
"Did not work

Upon opening the package, the item did not work. Sent it to Motorola as part of warranty repairs and got back a different model !!",0
"H500 Bluetooth - Pink

I bought this as a gift for my 17 year old daughter who is constantly on the phone. Excellent deal for the price. Very clear sound which actually sounds better than her speaking into the phone itself and does not even have to have the phone near her. I would definetely recommend.",4
"Very cool

This is my first headset, and I love it. I was and still am very surprised that you forget it is even on. Not to mention, no one can tell that I am talking and using a head set, it sounds great. I have not tried anyothers, however I don't know whatelse I would want or need. Love it",4
"Original ECHO Can U hear me now?

I purchased this headset with my new Verizon phone. It was so neat; I wanted to use it all the time. Yet, everytime I used it, the person on the other line complained their voice was echoing (both land and wireless). I thought that the initial complaints I was receiving were just conincidence and that I probably just needed to sync the devices again. I tried to fix it, but eventually out of desparation, I purchased another Motorola (see review ECHO Can U hear me now?) headset with the same results. I would not purchase this headset for use with Verizon LG 9800.",1
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset for all Bluetooth Enabled Phones - Pink

I just love it.. It is small compact and fits anywhere..",4
"Bluetooth Headset

Instructions were not very clear. I got online to figure headset operation. Works great once I figured it out. It is clear and easy to hear. Fits well on ear. Carol S",3
"Pink bluetooth headset

I love this headset! It's comfortable, stays in place, and very clear! Its so cute!",4
"H500 Pink Bluetooth Headset

I've been using one of these for the past 2 months with my Razr phone. I love it!!! Extremely easy to setup and to use. A real asset when driving or shopping -- enables me to answer or place calls without having to ""dig my phone out"" and use.",4
"Pink Motorola Earpiece

Equipment arrived in pristine condition but the price was WAY TOO HIGH, as I shopped E-Bay after making this purchase (I know, I know,...that was stupid :-<). Anyway, I originally bought 2 (over-priced) Motorola earpieces, one of which I was able to cancel. Amazon immediately prevented me from cancelling the other earpiece by changing the 'status' of the other order to ""shipping"" before I could cancel it. Once they change the status you have to accept delivery of the product and then cancel it by paying to ship it back to them.Oh well...I will simply buy on E-Bay from now on...sorry guys.",4
"Great Value!

I previously had lost the identical bluetooth and paid 3 times more for it. It works great. Easy to use and program into your phone. Simple is good!",0
"Pink-Bluetooth

My husband gave me it. I like it but I too have too push on it to hear better. It also will call people up if it is in my pocket and not turned off. But it is Pink so you got to love it!",2
"Up ste

I paid $41 for this item but i didn't received it....UPS said the box was empty N they disposed it....",0
"Almost perfect!

This product is almost perfect. It fits like a dream in my ear (most ear pieces are too bulky for me), the sound is clear and crisp. It's easy to use and the color and style fits my pink Razr like a charm. My only annoyance with it, is that my phone does not automatically sync to it when I turn it on. I'm not sure if it's the phone, or the headset, to be honest, but either way having to manually force them to recognize each other so often makes it a bit hard to use at times. I just have to make sure it's all set up beforehand (when driving or in another situation where my hands are tied). All in all, it's the best bluetooth headset I've tried and the price is as right as rain.",3
"H500 Bluetooth Headset

This headset is awful. I ordered it, it didn't work. I sent it back, they sent me a USED headset, scratched and everything, wrong color AND their customer service does not reply to any of my emails. Do NOT get this headset at any costs.",0
"love it

I love this headset. It is easy to use, voice clarity is good and it has been great to have it as i commute alot. Only thing i would mention is that it can be a bit confusing to learn to use all the features such as picking up a second incomming call without dropping the first.",4
"Good value for the money

My wife is very pleased with her Motorola H500 headset. The clarity and the durability is much better than a Philips model I purchased a year ago. Battery life is quite good - my wife has to charge her phone maybe 3-5 times before the headset needs recharging.",3
"Handsfree

Convenient and easy to pair. Fits well over the ear and can be adjusted to fit either right or left side. Reception is very good and clear.",4
"Bad Reception

I just got this and I have horriable static. Everyone says that I sound like I am far away and that there is a candy wrapper stuck in the phone line. I am not satisfied at all.",1
"Buy me

This is the second bluetooth earpiece I own, and i have no complaints, easy functionallity and syncing. It works well with our Sprint Katana's and the PS3, a full valued package; car charger, home, and vivid instruction manual anyone can read. A great gift for her.",4
"Motorola H500 Pink

This product is wonderful for handsfree driving. You can easily hear an incoming call and answer it at a touch of a button. The only problem I have with this headset is, I accidentally make phone calls when my headset is being stored in my purse.",3
"So cute!!

I thought this thing was great! It got here quick and i didn't have any trouble setting it up with my phone. I can hear people just fine and it seems that they can hear me, tho they do say it sounds like a speaker phone sometimes.....plus it's pink!",4
"Light, but Noisey

The weight is nice and balance on the year is good. The features are good, but one must remember certain button combinations for extended features (like press two buttons at the same time to mute the microphone). The battery life is good. A significant issue is that it picks up surrounding noise better than the person's voice who is taking, which means that it often can't be used. If you don't drive a very quiet car, like a BMW or Mercedes, then users may complain that they can't hear you and ask you to ""pick up the phone.""",2
"Better than my old Plantronics

This bluetooth is much more comfortable resting on the ear. Easy to make calls and receive calls. Volume buttons allow for a lot of leeway in the setting. Still working on getting the voice dial to work without disconnecting the call, but I kept the short information sheet provided with it. (I am sure it is the operator and not the unit itself). I am very pleased with my purchase. It has a longer talk time than my previous BT, much more comfortable and paired easily with my LG phone. And, I love the pink color!",3
"It's cute and comfortable but not great voice quality

I am still not sure if I am going to keep it or buy another kind. I liked it since it matches my phone perfectly.When I call people they always have trouble hearing me and I can't always get the volume high enough to easily hear them either. If you hit any breeze at all while outside you just can't use it, I was walking backwards just to cut the breeze and it wasn't a strong wind.What frustrates me the most is that it's kind of a pain to turn off, making it hard to switch back to my cell if I don't want to use it. I like the range it has to the phone. I can leave my phone in the dining room and answer a call from the kitchen and talk easily hands free while cooking or cleaning up.It's very comfortable on my ear.",2
"Revolutionized my cell phone experiences!!

Not sure about all the other negative reviews; however, this wireless headset has completely changed the way I view my cell phone! I recently bought a car that has a standard transmission, not thinking about how difficult it was going to be to drive, shift & dial at the same time. 3 wks. ago I got the new Razr, and quickly followed that up with the Motorola H500. I am absolutely transformed by this little accessory! I haven't had one single dropped call. Not only that, but the quality of sound is amazing. I feel like my caller is standing in the room next to me. It's very easy to use as well as set up. It took me (maybe) 5 minutes to go through the process so my phone would recognize the device. This being the first Bluetooth I've had, I had no idea what to expect. Boy am I glad I didn't listen to the other reviewers! Having no wire, plus having the ringer ring directly into your ear is amazing! No more missed calls at the grocery store. No more trying to push the cart with only one hand cause you're holding your phone in your other hand. Ok, I'll confess I'm a mother of 4 kids aged 8-12 and anything that simplifies my life is a godsend! I spend alot of time running errands and it seems my phone is a direct extension of my hand. For all you other busy moms out there; or busy dads, students, teachers, whatever... I just can't say enough about how much I love this earpiece. Of course, last but not least, it's pink and exactly matches my Razr! One last thing not exactly having to do with the earpiece, but rather with the razr itself. I found that the razr was very smooth and slippery (for lack of a better word), but I didn't want to put it in a case and hide the color & design of the phone itself. I went to [...], and bought some protective covers for my razr. It's two pieces and they just clip onto the front & the back, this isn't a faceplate. They exactly match the phone and have all the appropriate hole cutouts etc... I bought 3 different colors even! Now, I'm less afraid of it being dented or scratched when I go to grab it out of my purse. It's more solid. So that along with my Motorola earpiece makes me one happy mom!Decisively deserves 5 stars!",4
"Can't beat at this price

I bought this item and have been using it for a couple of days. This is my first bluetooth headset. I would have to agree that the battery life doesn't seem to be what they say. But for me that is fine. I don't really spend a whole lot of time on it. Just on the first day ya know playing with it. It has great sound quality. I have called my husband and he says that it sounds just like I was on the phone itself and I didn't have any problem hearing him. I would say the range is probably about 25 feet when you start getting sound distortion. I have to admit I had a little problem pairing it with my Sanyo Katana, but that was kind of my fault didn't have the phone's book when I was doing it. Not having the book and this being my first headset I think was more of the problem then actually pairing. It probably took me 15 minutes. I would definately recommend this, as a matter of fact I will be purchasing another one for my husband. Not pink of course but the same model. One thing I wish that is came with was a car charger in case it dies when you are on the road. I gave this 4 stars because it maybe smaller in price but not quality.",3
"Poor quality

The quality of this headset is so poor that I returned it. When I used the headset the people on the receiving end said I sounded like I was in a tunnel or souned like I was far away.",0
"Better than I could have imagined!

I received my H500 a little over a week ago and all I can say is I LOVE IT! I'm no techie, but I got it paired with my RAZR in a flash--with no problems. This little number has great clarity of sound--both incoming as well as outgoing. I haven't noticed any echoes at all. I've never dropped a call because of the headset and I wear it constantly around my house. It's fantastically lightweight and super comfortable to wear. Plus, being pink, its not nearly as obvious as the black or blue versions. For the price I think this is an awesome piece of equipment and would recommend it to anyone!",4
"Pretty In Pink - Good Looks, Stable Performance and Outstanding Value!

First of all I just want to say, this low cost Bluetooth headset is a great value. There are a lot of Bluetooth heasets to choose from on the market today. Many are more stylish and have more bells and whistles, but for under $30.00 this headset is one of the best values out there. This pink version is very cute and offers a perfect color match for the Versizon V3 series Motorola Pink Razr. However, I believe the gentle pink color is the only stylish element of this headset. Take away the pink and you are left with a very generic looking earpiece.Now lets talk about performance. The H500 couldn't be eaiser to use. It paired with my daughter's Verizon Motorola Pink Razr in just seconds, and the button configuration of this unit makes perfect sense. The buttons have gentle action yet offer a satisfying ""click"" feel when pushing them; not mushy feeling at all. The sound quality of the speaker is quite good but not acceptional. The voice quality of the microphone is very impressive. When I am on the phone with my daughter, she actually sounds much better with this headset than when using the Razr phone alone. It does tend to pickup a great deal of background noise though, so it may not be the best in noisey environments. The H500 sits in a very stable manner on my daughters ear. The ear hook is soft and flexible and can be worn for extended periods without discomfort. It does not look or feel as if it will fall off your ear even when tipping your head.I am giving this headset a full 5 stars. I do not rate the H500 so highly for its outstanding style, but rather for its simple functionality, solid performance, great build quality and overall value for the money. You just can't get a better Bluetooth headset for under $30.00! I highly recommend this headset for any woman that is looking for a cute color match to her Verizon Moto Razr, while also seeking a comfortable fit and impressive performance. There may be better looking headsets out there, but you'll likely suffer penalties in cost and/or performance.",4
"Love, Love, Love this Bluetooth Headset!!

I am one of those people that hate to have to open my phone every time I want to either answer a call or make a call and this is definitely the answer to a prayer!! This Bluetooth Headset has made it possible to make and answer calls no matter where I am or what I am doing. If you are in the car this is especially great because making a call or answering a call is by touch of a button and voice recognition.The coolest thing since sliced bread; and I recommend it greatly!!",4
"Truly an unsatisfactory headset for me...!

I think Motorola made a terrible mistake about this headset. The receiving quality is not bad, but the internal microphone really sucks!! When I use this headset, people on the other side always complain that my voice is so small and muffled that they can hardly hear me. The only thing I like about this headset is its design which has nothing to do with the call quality. If you prefer to annoy others with your voice, this will be the one for you. Otherwise, go Plantronics or Logitech!!",1
"Glad I finally got one!

I'm not sure why the other reviewers are having the sound problem they are, but I've had no such problems with mine. It fits comfortably, and while I'm driving, I can both hear and be heard just fine. I've never had anyone tell me they were having trouble hearing me; maybe it's just a matter of making sure it fits snugly against your head and adjusting the volume appropriately.At any rate, I'm definitely thrilled to finally have a Bluetooth headset, and even more so that it matches my pink RAZR!",4
"Great for my Blackberry

I had absolutely no problem with this headset linking to my 8530 Blackberry Curve! It recognized it right away. The sound quality is as good as being on the phone iteself. It is rechargable with a pretty standard charger and it comes with one. It was very easy to find a generic car charger for it. I like the shape of it as opposed to the rectangular headsets. I like the color too but didn't buy it for that. I have always liked Motorola.",4
"Great service

Originally I got the headset and it wasn't connecting to my phone which I was very upset about...but then the seller contacted me and sent me a site to help me out. The item is really nice, and shipped fast. Overall great service.",4
"Clear easy to use

I bought this for my wife for christmas. She likes it a lot, she says it is easy to use, is clear even with th car radio on.",3
"Different Headset

Thankful there is an outside of the ear headset available for those of us that have difficulty with ones with bud that fits into the ear, due to medical issues! This one is comfortable and functions well. Price was also great.",4
"Very useful device

This was very easy to set up with my blackberry. I can turn it on and use the voice dialing just by touching the main button on the device. It's hard to tell when it needs to be charged, but I just plug it in overnight about once a week. The headset only has the one button and the side buttons are for volume, so you can't accidentally press a wrong button when you are operating it.The range is fine for when you are using it in the car or my phone is in my purse and I'm carrying it. It gets a little static when I have my phone laying on the kitchen counter and I am walking around doing stuff in the kitchen, but that is to be expected I think.I bought this because it is the one Kimberly Caldwell had in Wrong Turn 2 when she got cut in half by the mutant hillbillies. Lol.",3
"Get what u pay for

For the price, it's ok, but the sound is not very clear & if driving I sometimes lose the connection for a couple of seconds. I know that it is not Verizon, because my last bluetooth did not do that.",1
"cool!

Things are easier when you're not trying to fumble with a cell phone and other duties when you have a bluetooth. It's cool.",4
"too heavy

This headseat is too heavy & akward on the ear (because of the weight it wiggles...don't even try to bend over with it on). It's hard to tell if the headset is on or off. Would not recommend.",1
"Rethink before you buy this product form this seller.

I had this product for only a few months and the ear piece snapped from the head piece rendering it useless. I had barely even used the item and am extremely displeased with the quality and lack of response I got from this seller regarding the broken product. I ended up throwing the item away and eating the money... not too happy at all.",0
"Great

It was a great ordering experience. Would recommend them to anyone and will definately buy again from this seller.",4
"Bluetooth headset

The headet came on time and in the ""good"" conition as described. Small scratch on fron was listed and does not bother me. I wish the piece fit my ear a little better and could go up in volume one more ""click"", but it works fine and quality of sound is good.",3
"works good for the price

easy to figure out it was my 1st one I still use it now and then but doesnt fit to the ear so great so hard to hear sometimes",2
"Great for the price

This is a great purchase for the price I paid! It works well considering the new law in Hawaii eff. 07/01/09 for handsfree talk while driving. The only complaint I have is it is unable to contour to the ear and falls off if my hair moves or if I turn abruptly. Otherwise, incoming sound and color is great!",3
"Great Head set

I have been through lots of head set and this by far is the best",4
"Bluetooth present

She has been totally happy w/ this product. We couldn't have thought of a better graduation present.",4
"Nice ear piece

Motorola 89036J H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Pink)This isn't a bad ear piece if you have hair down to your chin you don't even see it. The controls are alittle cumbersome, and it seems to need charging all the time. All in all it's not a bad little ear piece. I only use it in stores because I can't hear my phone ring. I like the fact that it's bluetooth & my Voyager recognized it right away.",2
"great bluetooth

It was sent in a timely manner. It works great. It fits well. It stays on. I do wish it fit more closely. Overall very satisfied.",3
"One word: GREAT

It works great. Good sound quality. Good connection with different cellphones.It is much better than my platronics one.Works great with motorola cellphones.Also work with my LG and Samsung cellphones.",4
"Bluetooth Motorola earphone

Works great, no problems with interferance, can hear very well while driving in the wind.",4
"Definitely Worth the Money

This has been one of the best purchases I've made lately. It's easy to use......I like that the buttons are separated so that I don't have to worry about pushing the wrong buttons while I'm driving. It's comfortable to wear, even with sunglasses. I think the sound quality is great tho I've had one person on the other end of the line say they sometimes heard static or an echo. It charges fast. Definitely worth the price. BTW, I sinc'd it to my Blackberry Pearl....fast and easy. I would recommend this product.",3
"Bluetooth Headset for cell phone

This prodect has been great. I bought it to use while driving since NC just passed a law about no cell phone use by drivers without a hands-free device of some type. The only problem I've been having with it is that it accidently turns on in my purse when I am not wearing it. I've learned to leave it in the car instead of putting it in my purse!",3
"good item for the money

Very easy to use. Device connects for the first time within 2 minutes w/out any trouble.Good sound quality for the price. Controls are very simple to use.",3
"I love my bluetooh

I love it, very happy with it.Thank youMercedes",4
"great product`

This product came just as I expected and does what it is supposed to do. I have had no problems with this headset. I use it on a daily basis and am glad I bought it. It's easy to use and frees up my hands when I receive a call on the road. Anyone who talke on a cell phone while driving needs one.",4
"Good value

Good value for the price. LOVE the fact that it uses the same charger as my V3 Razr ^_^I'm not lovin' the fact that it changes my ringtones though to this annoying sound :(",3
"TOTALLY DISSASTISFIED

I have probably been able to use my bluetooth once, forapproximately fifteen (15) minutes. For some reason, the bluetooth won't hold a charge. It goes out w/n minutes after usage attempt. I plan to contact Motorola and Amazon.",0
"headset

I was very pleased with the condition that it came in and also the working of this headset. It is easy to use and works well. Definately satisfied.",4
"Bluetooth

This is my first bluetooth earpiece. It is a good one for the price. Callers can hear me well without me talking louder than normal. I have learned to get the best fit on the ear takes a little practice on the angle. When I am driving at night, I'm not crazy about the blue flash that indicates power as it lights up the car and is distracting.",3
"Sometime it works, sometimes it doesn't

When it works, it works great. Every now and then, it looks like it's paired with my phone, but it's not. I'll dial someone and it's not ringing in the bluetooth, it's ringing in my phone. So...I have to unpair and then re-pair it again. This has happened numerous times. It it currently unpaired with my phone and I am having trouble re-pairing. So, I'm not using it and am looking to buy a different bluetooth. Very frustrating!",1
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth

Its just OKThe charge only last for about 2 hours.I would not recomend this product.",0
"I'm getting another

I love this H500 from Motorola. The sound is clear and it is easy to use. I had no problem with setup and asigning the volume key. I could not live with out it.",4
"This Bluetooth makes me blue!

This Bluetooth device is not very good. There is a lot of static and very hard to hear the person you are talking to.",0
"Good value

I like this bluetooth headset. It is a bit heavy and the headset does not stay in your ear, it dangles. You can use it in your left or right ear. The audio is pretty clear but, people can barely hear me when there is wind and other noises so, the noise cancellation is not that good.",3
"Bad battery life

I bought this as a gift for my wife, but she is having to charge it every two days even if she has not used it.",0
"I am not an expert

I have beeing using this bluetooth for almost one month now, I do not have complain about nor whoever I am talking to...so I can hear them very well and them back. I really do not have any other model to compare with, this is the 1st one for me.The only thing I may find annoying is that everytime I want to connect I need to do the process again... go to tools,select connections, bluetooth.... blablabla... But it could be just me that do not know there is another easy way!!",3
"Motorola H500

The Motorola H500 is a hot little item, it fits nice behind my ear (either ear) and is light weight I can hardly feel I have it on. I find it easy to use and it was easy to setup. It paired nicely to my MotoRazar 3v cell I even bought one for my husband to use on his Nokia and it paired nicely to that one as well. I got the pink one and he got the nickel colored one, we are both very happy with this product.",4
"Great Headset!

This headset is great! I enjoy not having to hold my phone while driving anymore. I used to have a wired headset quite awhile back and remember how uncomfortable it was to have those gel pieces in my ear. I definately recommend this cute device. It goes well with my pink phone. My husband bought a blue one many months ago and paid about $15.00 more at a popular store. He really likes his as well.",4
"review - motorola bluetooth

This product looks good and functions fine. The only thing is that the ear piece does not fit very well.",3
"I can drive much safer now

This product is great because I can drive and talk without feeling guilty or being scared of rear ending someone or worse. The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't fit my ear very well and kind of dangles off of instead of hugs my ear. I think it's great that it matches my pink phone perfectly, too.",3
"Worst Headset

I hated this headset. I couldn't ever hear anything and it only worked for about 2 weeks and then died completely. A giant waste of money.",0
"Cheap. Lighter pink than it looks.

Got this to cover my red phone. It was very cheaply made and the pink color was actually very light (lighter than it looks) so you couldn't even tell it was pink over my phone. Threw it out.",0
"Pink cover for KRZR - ok so far

Got this silicone cover for not too much moohlah - seems a tad flimsy, but has held up fairly well over the last few months and fits reasonably well. Not at all bad for the money. Don't think it will last for years though.",3
"Piece of junk

I guess you get what you pay for, so I wasn't totally surprised that the battery didn't work. What was worse is that when I sent it back to get a new one, they instead just refunded me a PART of what I paid for it. Don't do business with these guys, and don't buy this battery.",0
"Very well built.

I was able to begin using this case within moments after receiving it. It is a perfect fit, beautifully designed and extremely stylish. And, all buttons and controls are easily reached without removing the case; fits better than a glove.",4
"Close, but no cigar...

I have had this case for 5-6 months and as of yesterday, it is no longer usable. The clip where it connects to the case itself actually came loose from the case and cannot be repaired. The case provides good protection for the phone, and the multi-dapter concept is great, but for me the durability wasn't there. Also, I don't like the plastic over the little window where the time shows when the phone is closed. The plastic makes it much harder to see the time.",1
"Krusell Multidapt Case (survey)

this case is to bulky for a phone like the Razor. There is no need for that button that snaps over the front im sure there is a better way to make the case less bulky. the whole pointe of the razor is light and classy",0
"Could be better

Case is OK but detracts from the slimness of the Razr. The rugged finish is very good when there's a chance of knocks or scuffs. The belt clip can sometimes be pushed off causing the phone to fall. Generally satisfied but the clip could be made more secure.",2
"Need Improvement

This product needs improvement because it keeps popping off of my belt and may damage my cell phone...this would be a better product if it clipped on horizontally or in the direction of the belt",2
"One of the Finest High-end Cellphone Case!

Excellent, better than leather case. It's worth for the $$$. Definitely far better than low quality leather case. I choose this synthetic rubber case as most of leather case is made with very poor quality leather. I know leather is overrated in the States for some reason. Leather in general is not that expensive, unless it's from Coach or Prada, it's all about marketing and pricing strategy.It's always soft even placed it in a car during the cold weather. Not tested for summer heat though.",4
"Excellent Customer Support

I bought the VersaCharge PRO and was initially very happy with it. Then, I had a problem with the AC plug. I contacted the company and they immediately responded. They replaced it fairly quickly. I was very impressed with their customer service. The replacement has been working fine.",3
"CHEAP means CHEAP

I choose this holder partly because of the price. Well ""you get what you pay for"". It was a nice tight fit w/ a clip that stayed very secure, but the cheap plastic holder for the phone itself, that held the phone to the clip, lasted 1 1/2 days. The plastic simply seperated from the clip a little at a time and finally just dropped my phone in the street, while I was walking.",0
"Leather Case

Not too bad, but it isn't the best case I've had--kind of stiff, plasticky feeling. But what do you expect for $3??? FOr the price it's OK.",2
"EASIEST CELL PHONE TRANSACTION EVER--2nd to NONE

Never before has purchasing a TOP OF THE LINE CELL PHONE with a great CELL PHONE PACKAGE been easier or this inexpensive and painless. I had seen the ""slider"" phone advertised and its sleek look immediately caught my eye; but I was stuck in a contract w/Sprint(worst cell phone svc in the world). After reviewing this phone and its glowing reviews, I stepped out on faith, paid an expensive (but worth it in the long run) early-termination fee to get out my Sprint contract and purchased this premium phone in less than 5 mins online.---It only took 1 day to learn that Cingular OK'd my service with no deposit, addt'l costs..NOTHING. I rec'd my phone less than 4 days later and was ready to go..a few simple steps and I was using the best cell phone I've ever had (I've had the Sprint Blade and many other top of the line phones), but the sound quality and options of the SAMSUNG D807 are second to none. Recommend it to anyone who appreciates high quality service and a high quality product....",4
"Plantronics Discovery 640E

Manual has instruction errors which do not enable user to synchronize phone to bluetooth. Had to call help line to get correct instructions. Does not have the range advertised.",2
"comfort, background noise not acceptable

I owned this for a few weeks and found that it was a bit uncomfortable when wearing for more than a few minutes.Also, when using in the car, the person on the other end had a very hard time hearing me due to all the background noise (even with the windows closed and radio off, of course).I do, however, like the little battery charger and clip that comes with it -- it made it easier to carry around (ie. you could clip it to your briefcase, belt, or phone holder).I sold it at auction and bought the 510, and it seems a bit more comfortable, and also produces less background noise in the car. however its a bit bulkier.",1
"I hate it

I bought this and could not charge it every time i put it in the charger 10 minuets later it was not charging pull it out put it back in same thing i sent it back",0
"Great Bluetooth

Plantronics Discovery 650E Bluetooth HeadsetI found this device very straight forward as far as voice cammands, mute and volume. I did have some difficulty figuring out just how to attach earbud gels so they fit just right. Also was disappointed that gels come in kits with all three sizes, therefore regardless of what size you need, out of a full package, you will only be able to use two of the six purchased. Overall I found it comfortable, lightweight and had good sound quality.",3
"plantronics 640 small size ok sound

Bought this to carry in pocket when not in ear. Callers say sounds a bit tinny but ok. Like clip for pocket. Pocket charger a bit heavy. Doesn't feel very secure in my ear. bought and use mostly another headset that sounds better to callers",3
"excellent bluetooth headset

I am very happy shopping in www.amazon.com. fast shipping, high quality. highly recommend",4
"Bad sound quality

The sound is distorted both ways (in and out). It's hard to remove it fast from the carrying pocket.",1
"Cheap knock-off

I bought this exact same item from someone a few months ago. It worked great, had no complaints from anyone about the reception on the other end. When i lost the head unit i came online and bought the exact same item, however, when it arrived i noticed a few little differences between the accessories from my old headset and the accessories with the new one. People also immediately began complaining about the extremely poor audio quality. I would not recommend that you purchase this item online even from someone with a good seller rating. For items like this you probably want to buy straight from an established retailer.",0
"Good earphone

I use this to go with a treo 700w, and now a blackberry. It is small and light. Sound is good. I like the battery recharge option most. I also like the fact it has several adapters so I can minimize the number of adapters I have to keep and carry. I wear glasses so there is no ear hook interfering with the glasses. Occasionally while driving, the other party complain about the ambient noise but somehow it does not happen all the time. I never had other blue tooth headset before so this is not a comparison.Be careful however, with the similar product numbers Plantronics use. A coworker bought another 640(??) and turned out that one does not have all the adapters.",3
"sounds lousy w/ treo 650

Very disappointed with this device. It usually sounds crackly and fuzzy - hard to get clear reception. Doesn't matter if I am right next to my phone or within 30 feet.",0
"Good Size, but picks up everything

I bought this on the recommendation of a friend.It is a great size (lightweight) and comfortable. I use it with my blackberry and it works great. My only complaint is that the mic is so sensitive it picks up a lot of external noise (road noise). I've had several people tell me it's very loud. They can hear me pretty well but I also had a few tell me they could hear me running over the ""cracks"" in the highway (I'm driving an economy car, so perhaps a high end car with more noise control would help).Works great in other situations, but I really wanted it for the car. I'm a bit disappointed",2
"Good things come small

The Plantronics ear piece is wonderful. It fits and stays in my ear without the optional ear stabilizer that is included. Caller's voices are very clear and I am told my voice is too clear. Charging is a snap, I have not used the pocket charger that runs on a battery, but it is a neat thing to have for traveling so you don't have to bring your plug in charger.",4
"Good but

This is an excellent hearset but, when the wind is blowing you get alot of interference. The reason you hear so much better from this earset versus others is because the ear piece molds to the shape of your ear to block out all other sounds. Its seems as if the earpiece has a microphone built in which picks up the noise from the wind blowing. The charge doesn't last but two days but I do like the conviencence of the dual charger.",3
"pretty happy

This pretty much works as advertised. The only issue I have is that sometimes the buttons don't do what I think they should. But this is a small and infrequent problem. The big picture is that it is small and light, stays in my ear, and has satisfactory sound quality. The mobile battery charger is sometimes quite useful. I am happy and would buy another one if need arose.",3
"Plantronics Discovery 640E Bluetooth Headset

I bought a week and when I opened what I thought others would like it to be of low quality, but I want to say that it is very good, the sound is heard very clearly and the microphone is a very strong, very comfortable. The price is very good. Therefore, the vutser 5 stars.",4
"Handsfree

I am not satisfied with this product because the loop attachment for the ear is extremely flimsy and the ear plugs are very fragile to insert. I broke the first plug setting bluetooth up. It is not well put together and feels like it will fall apart in my ear. Other than that, it works well, holds the charge and turns on and off easily.",1
"ok with glasses

I especially needed a headset that works with glasses. This is a good one. However, I think some other features are complicated, due in part to the number of bluetooth configurations one can have at home. The AAA battery is good for one charge, otherwise I've had to plug it in to get a decent charge. I had a Bluetooth headset 5 years ago, so maybe some ""experienced"" bluetooth users out there will find the features straightforward. For example, the manual's legend on what the number of blinks indicates in various situations is a mindbender! In conclusion: it does what it's supposed to do and meets my criteria for buying it.",2
"Great PS3 Headset

I got this a little over 2 years ago (for $14 on Amazon) and I haven't had any problems with it, however I also don't use it on a daily basis. For a relatively casual gamer, it has worked fabulously.I'm pretty picky about which in-ear headsets/earbuds I use. This one fits really great. And the mic is great while playing PS3. Sometimes it picks up the game volume from the TV, but that can always be adjusted.",4
"good deal for the price

works mostly without excess noise but sometimes too crackly to hear. Good value though",3
"Excellent Sound and Volume Level

This is a great headset. Clear sound and the ability to adjust the volume easily. The battery lasts a long time too.",4
"Works decently with a few quirks

Overall, the headset works well. Sound is good, it charges pretty quickly, and having the portable charger is nice. A couple quirks keep it from 5 stars though.First, I don't like headsets that don't have an ear loop - they just don't stay in my ear. So I use the optional ear loop with this, but it's not the most comfortable thing - it's basically a thin band of hard, springy plastic. It does the job, but it really seems like an afterthought in the design.Second, at times it seems to turn itself off, and not just because the battery loses its power. When you put it in the charger, that seems to turn it off for one, which is weird in itself. But it also just seems to turn off if unused for an amount of time (like a couple of days). Not necessarily a bad thing, but I don't remember reading about it in the manual.",3
"'s okay

I've had a Motorola Bluetooth since January. I've only had to charge it once every three weeks! It's awesome that way. However, the earpiece broke on one side so it would fall off now and then. Hate the earpiece. THUS, I went and bought the Plantornics 640e. I love the earbud. Comfy and light. I HATE the battery charge. I have to charge it every day. A huge change from being spoiled by the charge life of my Motorola bluetooth. Somewhere there's a bluetooth with a happy median. Someone let me know where. :)",2
"Best bluetooth heatset I have had yet

This is my 4th bluetooth headset. I replaced a Jawbone with this on. The Jawbone worked OK, but I could not get enough audio out of it. This Plantronics is more than loud enough, small enough to forget you are wearing it, and the audio quality on both transmit and receive is excellent. I also bought my wife one. Nuf' said.",3
"Plantronics Discovery 640E with LG Phone

The biggest problem that I have with it is that the button command has a delay with the phone. When I press the button to activate voice command, it would not accept the first command and tells me that it did not recognize any voices and tells me to try again. That is what I use the most with my bluetooth and that is why I gave it a low rating. I got another bluetooth and this will be use as a backup.",1
"Fairly Reliable With Few Flaws

This plantronics 640E model is sleek, easy to use and operate, and the first bluetooth without having to use the bulky ear hook that most bluetooths still require. It's pretty clear for the most part, but there're times when static starts creeping up when I was talking, and it's pretty annoying. The pairing with the cell phone will at times get interrupted in the middle of a conversation, which was a real hassle, and the connection of the headset will get short circuited from time to time that you can't establish any connection, even though the pairing of the cell phone is working properly in the meantime. Overall, it's a decent headset for the price, along with a sleek pen like charging unit which is really convenient.",2
"does the job and more.

The plantronics discovery 640E is so lightweight I forget i even have it on! and everone says it is clear when I talk to them, I highly recomend this to anyone wanting to upgrade their bluetooth.",4
"Plantronics

This item fits very well in the ear and its not heavy. Calls are very clear.",4
"Bluetooth Headset looses connectivity at 4 ft

The delivery from Amazon came in on time.The product itself was not working as stated. I could only have a noise-free conversation (in a quiet room) if I held up my cellphone close to the headset in my ear.The headset itself wears very comfortably.I will be returning the headset for replacemnet.",2
"Bluetooth headset falls apart easily!

Although I did not purchase this bluetooth headset from Amazon (used a local cellular retailer), I felt compelled to write a review just to warn others that this product is not worth buying. Here are my complaints:(1) Gel ear buds DO NOT STAY ON (now I've lost all of them), and neither does the over-ear hook.(2) Headset does not stay in, regardless of earbud chosen or whether or not I used the over-ear hook.(3) Does not stay charged through one long phone call.(4) People on the ""other end"" complained of a lot of noise and echo (no noise cancelling technology, apparently).Again, my BIGGEST complaint is that this thing constantly comes apart. I've had it sort of settled in my ear and, while talking and sitting still, the earbud or hook will fall off and the headset drops to the floor. I find this product extremely frustrating, and I'm sorry I bought it and kept it too long to return it.Don't waste your time and money!",0
"Don't buy it

I am always looking for new bluetooth headsets and I saw this one and liked it. I bought it and when I got it out of teh box it was almost what I expected, but then ... why do you have to have an extra device to charge it? why doesn't it charge directly like others?And then it is such a hassle because it won't stick to the charger long enough to charge!!! a couple of minutes later it just turns off and you have to giggle it to start charging again.I do not recommend this specific item to anyone.",0
"great if you like hunting down the rubber ear piece

I'm not happy at all with this bluetooth ear piece. The rubber piece that goes in the ear keeps dissconnecting from the blue tooth device. Horrible design. Sound is good, even has a vibrate mode. Only if it would stay together.",0
"Great Headset

I drive a Semi-Truck for a living and need lots of volume coming from an earpiece to understand what people are saying and this headset puts the volume in your ear without going deep into the ear-canal.",4
"Good on Motorola Pink Razr, Bad on IPhone 3G

The attachment design of the ear piece is flimsy. It can come apart very easily & you can lose the bluetooth if not careful. I am not keeping mine.",1
"You'll hardly notice it's there

Featherweight! Unobtrusive, great sound both incoming and outbound. The silicon conductor which sits in the ear comes in three sizes for optimum fit, and the earwire which fits over the ear is much more tolerable than others I have tried. Volume control is simple to use and not positioned in a place where it can be hit accidentally. The power button is on top of the unit and requires a positive push to power on, actuate voice commands or turn off - smart design!The only possible detracting point is its susceptibility to wind noise, but I have used it while walking more than most might, I expect.Unfortunately, this unit ceased charging after about a week of use, but as always, Amazon shines and is sending out a replacement, which I anticipate will give me years of use.",4
"Worth it at twice the price

I initially paid over a hundred dollars for this and it was worth it. This headset has fast and portable recharging options, good battery life, great call quality, and it simply works. It really is the 'ultimate' in my book. I use it with 2 phones: a Motorola W385 (Motorola's own bluetooth headsets leave something to be desired) and a Cingular 3125 and have been 100% satisfied with both. Mine even went through the washer and dryer and still works fine (I left it powered off and out of the charger for two weeks afterward).My only issue, which is minor, is that the ""main"" button has too many functions. You'll want to keep the quick reference card that comes in the box to remind you of the various functions, until you become familiar with them.",4
"Great headset, horrible ear gels

The headset is very good, extremely light to wear in long runs, audio is clear in most conditions. The charger is as bad as written elsewhere, but the ear gels, the ear gels are another story:I am amazed at how any company can take such a terrible product to market. The three, different sizes, supplied ear gels literally MELT in your ears in a matter of weeks. They are made of a horrid silicone mix that destroys itself, Mission Impossible-wise, after a few weeks of intense use.Sure, replacements sell for about $5, but still it's a shame an overall good product is kicked in the pants by such a careless finishing.",2
"Love It And Use It All The Time

After doing some extensive research checking CNET reviews along with Amazon customer reviews, I finally decided the Plantronics Discovery 640E headset was the best match for what I was looking for. The pros: the audio quality is superb, accessibility for accepting a call is easy and adjusting the volume on the headset is a breeze. You can also use this headset without attaching that ""thing"" that goes over your ear. You get three ear pieces to choose from. It's simple, sounds great, and it's comfortable. Just make sure it's compatible with your cell phone before you spend the money.",4
"Terrible sound quality.

When using this I have a ton of interference in the form of cracks, pops, and hisses. It sounds like I'm out of range, even when I'm within a foot of my phone. Very annoying.Also, the battery charging thing is retarded. My advice to Plantronics: just make a regular wall charger that plugs into the device and stop trying to be cute with all of these clip on gadgets. If you want to make something useful make a dock of some sort so this isn't loose on my desk all day.",0
"OK, but not very good.

Got this device because I'm a junkie for technology but determined after about two weeks that it wasn't going to be as versatile as I needed. Wasn't very good at all in noisy situations. It just didn't fit my lifestyle so I'm looking again for one that will do better. Doesn't anyone make one that will be versatile enough to handle outdoor activities like my softball tournaments and then change to normal indoor activities and you still can't hear. Did not like it and ended up giving it away.",2
"Plantronics Discovery 640e

The Plantronics Discovery 640e is substantial, attractive, and effective. It works well and has a long battery life. I like the fact that it comes with an ear hook (which I use).",4
"Lifespan may be 1 year

Lifespan could be only 1 year. I used it very well but with very good care. Never got it dropped on the floor or physically damaged it. But still after a year the people on the other side of phone started complaining that voice is very low. If I increase the volume, I am hearing them unbearably loud.Just a week back the main button on the bluetooth stopped working. I couldn't press it anymore. It's charging well and good but can't use it anymore.I liked the synthetic / rubber earpiece of this. You don't need to hang it around the ear. You can just press this into ear and design is good.",2
"Could be better

The volume level is not the greatest. It doesn't turn up loud enough to hear the person you're calling so I have to press it to my ear. Also, the caller cannot hear me clearly through the bluetooth earpiece. It is an okay bluetooth but I really need one with better clarity and a louder volume.",2
"Good value if you aren't looking for perfection

For the price, this is a great bluetooth headset. It has all the features I need it to, easily syncs with my devices, and gets the job done. It's not the best one out there, but you usually get what you pay for. My only complaint might be if it's in my ear and I'm working and bending over or something it can have a lot of static. I'm not sure why but it always seems to be when my head is bent down towards the ground. I think the ear gel thing could be a little better too, but overall it stays in so it's fine. I have had mine drop a few calls, but for the most part it isn't an issue, and I think in the past I've had cell phones do it just as much anyway. On the whole, this is a great value for the price and if you're looking for an affordable headset that's still decent quality I definitely recommend this one.",3
"Clumsy product

While it came in a good package, I suddenly found there were too many parts to deal with. And, everything seemed rather delicate and flimsy. Had a tough time figuring out which ear piece woudl be ideal for my ear. Never felt secure about the headset staying in my ear.There are better, more secure head sets from Plantronics and others. This one is not worth it.",2
"Wish I could give this zero stars

I just received this item today, opened it and re-packaged it to return within 15 minutes. The headset would not charge from either the AC or the battery power supply provided. I couldn't even turn the item on because I couldn't get the initial charge required!",0
"Good sound quality, simple to use

got it to use with on PS3 and works perfect. I use the around the ear attachment and can hardly tell its there. Sounds quality is good although sometimes the mic is extra sensitive and pics up the noise from the TV. Also works fine using it with my Samsung Alias 2 in the car.",3
"Plantronics 640

This is a great product. This is my third one of this model. I have one for personal use and one for work. I accidently broke my first one for work. They are very durable but do not stand up to being run over by a dump truck. This model is very comfortable, easy to hear and stays in your ear. I forget that I even have it on. I have had other brands but they fit against the outside of your ear. They were hard to hear and were constantly falling off.The battery life is pretty amazing. It comes with a pocket charger, but I haven't had to use it yet. In my job, I am on the phone alot during the day and this unit has never given out on me. I plug it in to the wall charger when I get home from work and it lasts all day. I have used it up to 14 hours without a recharge. I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed.",4
"Good purchase

In all a great product, sound is great, no problems with people hearing me on the other end. Only negative is that the ear piece falls off because not permanently attached, it always comes apart in my pocket/purse/etc.",3
"not good as it should be

Ive had four bluetooth earpieces and This one fits very comfortable and is the the loudest one Ive used yet. Its good if you have a hearing problem. I drive alot and have alot of road noise. The only problem is your voice is not clear for the other person your talking to. It is distorted and people will ask you several times what you said. The best one Ive used yet is the plantronics 925 even though I'm not 100% satisfied about the way it fits in my ear it is very tolerable and It cancels background noise out very well. I like it alot better than the jawbone. The jawbone is huge and I cant turn the volume up loud enough to hear because it dont go far enough in my ear.",1
"excellent blue tooth ear piece

This is the third 640 I have purchased in the last 3 years.I have gotten free ones from my cell phone company but I always go back to Plantronics the only problem I have with it is if you work outdoors in a very hot climate like south Florida if you sweat alot the moisture goes into the microphone and will ruin it. Solution dont use it if your going to sweat alot. Best sound through the earpiece and best sound transmitting to anyone else and I use mine about 3 to 4 hours a day of talking and everyone I talk to never has a problem hearing me or me hearing them in short the best earpiece on the market",4
"Plantronics ear piece

Ordering the Plantronic Bluetooth earpiece was easy, quick, and arrived in just a couple of days. I could not be happier with the service and ease of ordering. It's a great ear piece for me because I don't like bulky things hanging from my ear. This is light, and functions well.",4
"Good value

I have owned several different bluetooth headsets. When I purchased this one I was hoping it would fit nicely in my ear and not fall out like other ones I had in the past. This does fit comfortably in the ear and does not fall out if positioned properly. It is pretty clear I have not had any problems with static. I think so far this is the best one for the money.",3
"Discovery 640E

This is the best hands-free device that I've owned. This is a replacement for a Plantronics 320. It's much lighter and doesn't irritate my ear.",3
"Plantronics Discovery 640E Bluetooth Headset is the best headset

I bought this little thing for about 15 days. It's the best bluetooth I ever owned. Never disconnect and the voice quality is crystal clear. The battery can last around 3 days. I use it all the time. It comes with the AA battery charger adaptor. I am very happy to purchase this headset.",4
"Best Price for Simple Blue Tooth

This is the Best Price I got for a simple Blue Tooth when I bought in @ 19.99 + Shipping. Easy to get connected and great light-weight use.",4
"Excellent product!

This is my second Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth Headset - my first lasted 30 months and I finally wore out the earpiece.Works great in my convertible - very happy with it which is why I bought the same one again!The new lower price just can't be beat - I'll probably order another for backup at this price!",4
"BEST AND EASIEST BLUETOOTH EVER

THIS BLUETOOTH IS FANTASTIC . I'VE HAD MY ORIGINAL ONE FOR 4YRS WITH NO PROBLEMS SO FAR. MY DOG EVEN GOT AHOLD OF IT AND IT STILL WORKS! MY HUSBAND AND SISTER ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THEIRS ALSO. GREAT PRODUCT AT A GREAT PRICE.",4
"Not that great

I found it difficult to hear on this device, plus it had so many parts to carry around. It was not very efficient to use with a battery and a wall charger. Therefore, I returned it.",1
"Charger design spoils a good headset

I'm a headset gadget nut, so I bought into the Discovery 640-series as soon as it came out. Plantronincs apparently cannot get it through their heads that the Discovery 640 series charger design is irreparably flawed. I spoke to a corporate rep just about an hour ago on the status of this, but all she would say is that their company acknowledges some ""difficulties with early releases"" of this product. Yet Plantronincs continues to use the same flawed charger design. As MANY frustrated users have noted, the headset does not stay well connected inside the slipcase-style charger/case. Like others, I've tried tape, rubber bands, and everything I can think of, but to no avail. I plug it in, see the red charging light, but when I come back 10 or more minutes later the light is out (if the charge were complete it would turn blue) and I have to jiggle it to get it to keep charging.",0
"Good Bluetooth headset

I've had one of these before, but it didn't work reliably with my original Verizon V3c Razr. The phone was recently replaced with a new V3c and had new firmware. So I re-purchased the Plantronics 640 in the 'E' version. It works great. Sound quality is excellent, and volume is wonderful. The Bluetooth coverage isn't great, but since I use this with the phone nearby, that isn't an issue for me. The 'E' version is the same as the regular 640, but doesn't have all the accessories. That's fine because I didn't need the metal box, or a bunch of AC adaptors. This 'E' version comes with just the headset, 3 different sets of earbuds, ear clip (which I don't use), the AC adaptor/charger, and the 'AAA' battery charger (very cool). Love this headset and am really happy that it now works very reliably with my Motorola cellphone. Only four stars due to lesser coverage than other Bluetooth headsets, but for me, that's not a major issue.",3
"Great Headset

I've used this headset for almost two months now, and there's nothing I can complain about. I'm always mobile -I drive a lot for work, and need the ability to work without holding a phone or killing my neck- and this headset is a lifesaver. I don't know how I ever thought corded headsets were great.This headset is great. It's very light, very small, fits my ear well, has great call quality, and actually has multipoint -so I can use it with both of my cells (personal and work) at the same time. I really like the fact that I can use the AAA charger with it if I've had it on all day, and I've never been out of juice, yet.If I'm somewhere with a lot of noise or wind, I can tell that the person I'm speaking with has a harder time hearing me, but it hasn't been a conversation-stopper, and nobody has ever brought it up.When on multipoint, it doesn't switch over from phone to phone instantly; when checking voice-mail, you might miss a word or two of the computer's introductory speech.My wife liked my headset, so I let her try it, and now she has one, too. I highly recommend this product.",3
"Great Fit!

After going through a few headsets that were loose fitting and would feel like they are falling off, the 640E is a perfect fit! It comes with 3 sized earbuds that will alone hold up the light as air device. But it also comes with an optional ear hook that makes for a perfect fit. Functionally it works perfect. Voice quality is excellent. Talk time is not as long as the Moto 850 which I had, 5 vs ~9hrs. And it has the capability to connect to a 2nd bluetooth device and will give a different sounding ring for each. So now im looking for a desk bluetooth phone to have a home station and a mobile phone connection.",4
"A++ Finally found one that works!

Since first purchasing my Bluetooth capable phone in February 2007, I have tried no less than 6 Bluetooth headsets. All of them that I tried before this one would cut out and and sounded terrible. Many of them had such sensitive microphones that people could hear everything that was going on around me when I talked to them.This unit has a good mic and people no longer complain that the noises around me are too loud for them to take. They can hear me well, but not every door slam or conversation around me. I read several reviews that said this is a very good unit. The reviews were not wrong.The unit is nearly the smallest I have found. It looks good on my ear. I did have to use the (included) ear hanger piece to keep it on my ear. It is supposedly designed so that one can just put the gummy earpiece in one's ear and go. But my ear is big and none of the gummy earpieces were capable of staying in my ear. Besides, when I spend this kind of money on something, I don't want any chance it is going to come off my ear and be lost or broken. So, if you can't get the earpieces to fit, just use the hanger.Unit is easy to use. Works with voice dialing and will dial the last number dialed with just a press of the button twice. Answer and hang up with the button. Volume is on the unit and works well.It comes with a normal plug-in charger AND a pocket charger that will charge it off of a AA battery. That is handy to just put in your bag or briefcase and charge in an emergency away from home and the home charger.I would buy this unit again.",4
"DO NOT BUY THIS ONE, buy the 640 NO E

I give a 3 because this product is confusing. Spend the extra 2 bucks and get the carry case, and all the extra charging adapters, so you can use your phone or your computer to charge your headset. As far as it falling off. It never has. I was worried at first, so I gave it a test. My glasses flew off before the headset even felt like it was going to go anywhere, however, I had a horrible headache after I shook my head that much. So take my word, if you get it in correctly it is not going to fall off. This headset can be a bit bad in noisy situations. I use mine to listen to music off of my laptop between calls from my cell phone! Get the noise canceling headset 645 if you're going to use it in a noisy place. But the 645 won't work with 2 devices at once, like the 640, the 645 requires you to re-connect. It is a trade off, so choose wisely. I would definately buy again, for price and comfort of the device.",2
"Great bang for the buck

I went through two other bluetooth headsets, one should have been a natural mate for my phone since it was by the same company and the other left me with less than a stellar impression. The Discovery 640E was exactly what I was looking for - great size, weight and form-factor, excellent performance, reasonably priced. People cannot tell when I'm on my headset unless I'm outside in a noisy area (such as Chicago's trains.) Even then, they normally hear me just fine. I had to call Plantronics once because honestly, I didn't quite know what I was doing. Their rep walked me through the entire process until he made sure I was connected and the earpiece wasn't defective. I feel this was just as important as having a great product - willingly supporting it. If anything were to happen to this earpiece, I'd readily buy it again. That's as good a recommendation as I can give.",4
"Great bluetooth headset. Horrible charger.

This headset works great with my Motorola Razr, but after 6 months of use, it started having problems charging. At first, I thought it was a problem with the internal battery, but it turns out to be the charging unit gets a bit loose after some use. I have to continuously fiddle with the positioning before the charging will ""stick"".",2
"Device A+, battery option F

This device is wonderful; nice and clear, lightweight and confortable (you get to pick among 3 sizes to fit your ear). Better than any Motorola Bluetooth I've owed. Now the bad; the detachable lower stalk (the battery recahrge option) is useless. The thing just won't work; I just tossed it after several attempts with new batteries; but the plug-in charge easily lasts allday so I just tossed the useless lower half away as I didn't want to hassle with return/replacement product process ...maybe AMAZON can ship me another one out of goodwill?",3
"Plantronics Discovery 640E Ultimate Bluetooth Headset for all Bluetooth Enabled Phones

I've used a number of different Bluetooth headsets as the technology has evolved. This unit is the best one so far. It syncs up seamlessly with my BlackBerry 8700g. The battery charger is cleverly designed with a penlight battery backup feature that allows for a recharge when you are not near an outlet. Plus the charger is the size and shape of a pen which makes it very portable. I highly recommend this unit.Amazon had the best price too!",4
"Excellent Product

I purchased 2 Krusell Palm Treo 680/750 Orbit Multidapt Cases with swivel clips from SF Planet. I live on the West Coast of Australia. Delivery was much earlier than promised; goods were well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. Thank you SF Planet.I purchased one case for my self and one for my daughter. We both have red Treo 680's. She is as delighted with hers as I am with mine.These cases are a beautiful product, thoughtfully designed and excellently crafted from fine leather. The magnetic clips and the fine mesh over the speaker holes were unexpected and welcome features. I couldn't be happier.",4
"Mounting system is a bit too complicated

I like the fact that this carrier pack allows you to carry a cell phone and other small items right on your bicycle's handlebar.What I don't like is the mounting system. Instead of that complicated clip system that makes the pack rather wobbly, Topeak should have gone for a simple velcro strap instead.",3
"Great for over 3 yrs of use.

I have owned this for a while and I put my wallet and cell in this bags two separate pouches. I mounted it not to my handle bars but to the upper bar on my bike just perfect for easy access while riding. I agree it can wobble a bit if you don't have equal amounts of weight in both pouches. Once I didn't bring my wallet and put my cell in the top pouch and it was top heavy and wobbled around the whole ride. For me with both pouches filled it has been secure and very useful for over 3 years of riding.Great product and great price here on Amazon as I paid twice as much at a bike shop!",4
"works great

It works great with my phone. Very good product and I would buy it again.",4
"Great Case

This is a great case for the W810I. I have had it for 2 years and it is still going strong. I have never used the clip but the part on the cover itself is still in great condition. It has really protected my cell phone from dropping and from sweat when I am out running. Alas, it is time to buy a new one as it has stretched out some and is covering some things it shouldn't. I am definitely buying another one. :)",4
"Great and durable case.

I have owned this case for one year. I have dropped my phone several times while enclosed in this case, and the phone has survived many falls, even helping it survive a beach shower on vacation! This case does an excellent job of protecting your phone from the normal scratches that accompany everyday wear and tear. I am now about to purchase another after I ripped the circular disc out of the case, and it therefore no longer attaches to the belt clip, but again, that took a year.Great case.",4
"most worst product

the product is not the right one for the money u spend..the price is very high if u compare the quality of the product.",0
"Poor quality

The clip broke within the first week, I would say search out another brand.",0
"Best Case I Have Found for my SE w810i

It's not easy to find an elegant case that also protects the W810i. The color of this case is black with narrow 'silver' strips. It has a classy, elegant look. The case's material is 2mm thick and forms a buffer zone around the camera lens. This buffer protects the lens, and was a very important feature to me. All of the cut-outs for battery re-charging, music download with USB cable, turning the phone on and off: They are totally, correctly placed. A clear, thin material covers the LCD screen, and the shortcut, toggle, and number buttons. The clear cover is so strong I use a PDA stylus to store info quickly. But, it's so flexible I can dial a number with my fingers. I guess, in time, the clear cover might seperate from the black foam-rubberized material; that's why I bought two of these at the same time. The fit is very snug SO don't jam the phone into the case. The directions tell you to allow the case a few days to stretch a tiny bit. The snug fit keeps out dust and sand. I also like the snap closure which keeps the phone inside the case; no 'phone-falls-out-of-case-again' disaster. * I can't imagine the force it would take to rip the clip in the back of the case out of the material it is embedded in; I pulled on the clip rather energetically and the clip did not move at all. (Cell phones should not be taken into some places, clipped to a belt.) This case really protects the LCD screen, all the keys, and prevents the camera lens from coming into direct contact with dried ketchup on a table top, etc. The case is not rainproof. Other than not being waterproof, it's a great, terrific case at a very reasonable price. Buy it with confidence. Thanks for reading, Linda.",4
"Custom made of Sony Ericsson W810i

I had this case for one week so far, the swivel clip looks durable so far, I can answer my calls and take a picture while the phone is inside the case.I can charge my phone without taking the case out.",4
"Cell Phone Case

The case is a nice case with all the feathers cut out just for the sony W810i cell phone but after only having it 2 weeks the belt clip broke ,I beleive that it was just in the workmenship because the case is still like new over all besides the clip it is a good product!!!",3
"Nice looking but clip tears out

Made it two months before the leather tore allowing the clip holder to pull out. Tried another and same thing. Nice fitting and looking but not durable. I am hard on phones.",1
"Best case for wi810

After looking at different cases both, online and in stores, I finally settled on this case. I think this is the best case for the Sony-Ericsson wi810 phone. I've had it for more than a month now and have not had any problems so far.",3
"Platinum Skin Case w/Swivel Clip --Sony Ericsson W810i

The case is a nice fit, all features of phone are still usable in case. Clip is a tad awkward, would be nice if it were 'less intrusive'. But best case I have found available to date (for this phone).All in all nice find.",3
"Does the job!

True there are a lot of cases out there, but I purchased the following for my W810i and actually works great. Was a little skeptical from the previous review about the clip, but I haven't had any issues. I'm able to take my phone wherever and not be concerned about dropping it. Worth the purchase!",4
"Not very sturdy

Maybe it was my own fault but I had this thing 3 days and bent over to get into my car and the leather separated from the little plastic piece that protrudes from the back that connects to the belt clip. So now I can't wear it on my belt, I can only use the case for what it is sans the belt clip.",0
"Good cover

This is a useful cover that protects the phone while allowing all the features to be used. The open areas are exposed to the elements, but not as much as they would be without a case.",4
"A Decent Case

I've owned some pretty expensive cases for cell phones that when received were pretty cheap and lasted less than a month. This one is different, the case is still just as rigged as the day I brought it, and the clip still works! That's something that usually last less than a week and it's already been a month. The only downside about this case is that the silver outlining will start to wear off in certain places after a month of use. That's why its smart to buy 2. If you plan to have your phone for a year or more, replace the old one after 6 months and you'll be set.",3
"Very convenent

However I just did not enjoy the size of this behind the ear unit, found it to be too big. It is a little difficult at first learning how to slip this around your ear but after awhile it works out ok. Please note that you do not get to use your selected ring tone, it automaticly (Motorola hand set) defaults to its standard ring while the blue tooth is actively connected. You can turn the ear piece off then power on to answer in order to keep your fav ring tone. All in all it works very well, sound and loundness were very good. However, I just did not like the size of this unit. It is quite bulky.EDITJust picked up a HS850, now that is more to my liking, however I hope there will be no issues of a broken wire in the flip boom as the reviewer above mentioned.",2
"Not very happy

I was not pleased at all with this product. My ""cheap"" bluetooth headset that came with the phone was much better. I am pleased, however, with how easy it was to return to Amazon and receive credit.",0
"best of class

this product is the best I have used, sometimes forgeting that I am wearing, also had instructions",4
"Value for Money

Nice sleek bluetooth hands free, good voice clarity and efficient battery backup",4
"EXTREMELY dissatisfied

I am on my 2nd one within as many weeks. Though the piece is comfortable (a bit cumbersome to put on) the biggest problem that I am having is that it turns itself off after 10 minutes on stand-by. This happens all the time; fully charged, half charged, after a reset.. any time that it's on stand-by. Calling Motorola (as instructed in the packaging) doesn't help. They just tell you it's defective and to return it to the retailer. I will say that Amazon was great with the exchange and timeliness of shipping my replacement.",0
"Good Bluetooth device

I have owned this device for about two months now and find it to work very well. It is easy to operate and the sound is good most of the time. Every once in a while the sound is like in a tin can but that may be due to the cellular connection. I am very pleased with this bluetooth headset device.",3
"This earpiece rocks!

I have had several ear pieces and several of them were blue tooth. This one is so much more comfortable and easy to use with my phone. I can switch easily from right to left ear and I don't even notice it is there. One of the best features is that I have more range on this piece. Most of the blue tooth ear pieces can go about 3 feet from the device. This one says it will go up to 30 feet (which I don't believe) but I have been able to leave the phone in the car while I am pumping gas and talking on the phone with no issues. I once set my phone down on the seat of the car with another blue tooth ear piece and lost connection.",4
"H605 bluetooth Headset

It is just great, easy to wear, hands free, I am very glad that I bought the bluetooth headset for my cell phone. I am very very glad that I bought it.",4
"Don't waste your money.

I bought this for my husband to replace the Hs750. My husband likes the comfort of this bluetooth and the clarity on his end is ok. However when he calls me I cannot hear anything but background noise. It's impossible. I'm ordering something different & throwing this away! It's useless.",0
"Compares to Jabra BT500

A little tight over the ear. I use primarily for listening to podcasts and live radio over the Q phone. The battery does not last as long as the Jabra set, but it is easier to charge (it uses a 5-pin mini-usb connection, which can be charged using USB port, landline, or a charger like the battery from BatteryGeeks). The Jabra set, which has a better earpiece, requires a special mini-usb-like proprietary socket.Realistic battery life for listen-only is about 7 hours continuious.",4
"What do you mean a title -dumb

it works fine, the clarity on the other end (people listening to me is a little fuzzy) otherwise it is pretty good.",2
"not all its cracked up to be

I bought this to replace a broken headset. It bonded fine. But everyone I spoke to told me I sounded like I was on a bad speakerphone even when I was inside in a quiet room. Overpriced for the quality.",0
"Nice design - needs noise reduction

This was also my first BT headset. As many people have stated, the design is really nice. It fit my ears really good and was very comfortable to wear. The incoming sound quality is very good, but the mic is too sensitive and picks up too much background noise. It worked really good if I was in a quiet room, but was pretty unusable when in my car.",2
"Nice design that fits great -- too bad it's already broken

I bought this headset after looking at many different styles and finding this one fit the best. I have small ears, and most of the other designs I tried on fell right off, or felt like they were about to fall off. This one fits nice and snug. The voice quality was OK; not great, but no worse than my Razr, which sounds pretty crummy to begin with.Unfortunately, I made the mistake of dropping it. It fell just a few feet from where I was sitting to a carpeted floor, yet it hasn't worked right since. I don't think anything meant to be carried around should be quite this delicate....",1
"""Are you on a mini-bike?""

Not one. Not two. Three people asked me this question. No, I was not on a mini-bike, I was using my new headset, the H605. I was also asked ""Are you talking through a tube?"". None of these were the effect that I am looking for. Not only that, I guess my ears are too big for this too, as it is pretty painful to wear over time. Finally, I thought it looked pretty silly- which was the clincher. I had the H500 before this and unfortunately lost it. I guess I will be re-purchasing it as it was far beyond this one for sound quality and comfort on my XL ears.",1
"Motorola H605 Bluetooth Headset

I have had this for 1 week and it has functioned perfectly. No static issues as frequently reported with other bluetooth headsets. It is light and comfortable to wear and can be used on either ear. It fits very securely; you could jog with this on and it will not move. Pairing with my Razr v3 was a breeze. Sound quality is excellent and most people I talk to don't even realize that I am using a headset. Another nice feature is that it charges using a mini USB port just like my cell phone so I can use the same car charger for both.My only complaint is that it is Larger than I expected. It hangs below my ear lobe and hits against my collar when turning head to that side.",4
"Too big for ear!

Hurts the ear after wearing for an hour or more. Picks up background noise. Has a fair battery life. Must be a better blue tooth headset somewhere?",1
"An awful, unusable headset

My Plantronics Voyager 510 died, I killed the battery because I didn't charge it for two weeks--and it needed to be charged. I never had any issues with the 510 over its nearly 3-year lifespan. But I thought that in that time that something new had to have come out and been even better. I was wrong.I liked the H605, and had even read a couple reviews that put it above the 510. Those reviews were clearly out of the ordinary because the H605 is a horrible headset.Overall constuction is shoddy. The headset feels fragile and it is. In an attempt to adjust the earbud for better sound, it snapped.And sound is the biggest problem with this headset. I have large ears and as a result never could achieve a good placement of the earbud. Sounds were always a bit too quiet.The H605 also lacks a boom microphone, so your voice will sound distant, like you're not talking into the phone. If you cup a hand around your mouth to the microphone the sound quality dramatically improves. But the point of the headset is to be hands-free.So I'm throwing the H605 in the trash as a new replacement Plantronics Voyager 510 arrived today.",0
"H605 Headset

The headset has good sound in the earpicece, but people with whom I am talking complain about scratchy sound. In addition, it has a very limited range on my Treo 650, maybe 3 feet. I love the design, but wish that it worked better.",1
"Cool looking but don't buy!

I just bought this headset and am already regretting it. It looks like the coolest bluetooth headset on the market, but it's bigger than you expect. If fits well if you have big ears, but mine are small and it hangs down and looks like an earing. Other people have complained about the reciever not being able to hear the one with this headset on, but I have had the opposite problem. People can hear me fine, but on my end, I hear lots of static and find it difficult to hear the person I am talking to, and my phone is just right in my pocket. I don't know if that's just because of my specific phone model that it does this or because it just doesn't work right. I don't recommend this headset, it's better to find one that works well than to get one because it looks cooler when you wear it.",1
"Surprisingly good...

The Motorola H605 is yet another bluetooth device that I have purchased because no one has been truly acceptable. This one, although relatively an older model, is surprisingly comfortable in either ear and is truly VERY loud and I have no trouble hearing my calls. On the other hand, as usual, my callers say I sound muffled at times. This is a problem inherent in any headset with the microphone placed so far away from the mouth. However, for the extremely low price which I bought it, it is one of the more satisfactory units I have used. At first, it may seem too bulky when compared to other units, but since the majority of the unit sits behind the ear and not on top of it, when wearing it, it looks much less obvious than other much smaller units. Thank you for the opportunity to review my purchase.",2
"value for money!

i wasn't sure of what i was buying when i placed the order! But when i got the package ( the delivery was quite fast ), and started using the H605 Bluetooth - i was rather impressed with the style and quality. And for the money i paid - i actually bought 2 of them! For someone who does not wants to spend a lot of money but still want a good stylish bluetooth -the H605 is not bad at all! It sure has its limitations - but then thats fine!",2
"Good+Cheap

First of all I gotta say it's a great price for a good headset. The sound quality is great and i've had no problems. The only thing I noticed when i got it is that it is kind of large and looks weird witht his big thing behind ur ear. but thats only looks! Other then that GREAT product",3
"Don't buy this for the Iphone

It got a lot of static noise. The connection was not good either. You have to put your phone within 6 inches away from the ear piece to get better reception. Regret for buying it. One useless item and money go down the drain.",0
"Not Bad for the price

This unit isnt bad for the price. No noice cancelation but it still works and sounds great. The earpiece fits nicely in to the ear.",3
"Not bad, just so so

It is convenient, easy to wear. However, the voice is not very clear, especially when you use it in street.",2
"Motorola H605 Bluetooth Headset

This unit has great battery life. The in-ear comfort is a bit less than the Plantronics I replaced. Sound quality of what you hear is good but I've had comments that my voice sounds muffled and scratchy to my listeners. For the price this is a good unit.",3
"Less obtrusive

I have a Motorola RAZR V3m. This headphone fits much more confortably than the other style that sticks out from your ear... well, at least better than the ONE I tried (jabra). I like how the speaker actually fits down in the ear canal better than the other I had used. I can hear better from it. However, it is still static-y and at times, the caller can't hear me over the background noise it picks up. Perhaps this is just a misunfortunate side-effect of having a hands-free unit.I will offer advise to anyone who wears dangling earrings, though... you may want to rethink getting a headset of this design as the earring hits the headset constantly. It's also difficult to wear in winter if you like wearing a scarf high on your neck. It will bump the unit. This is the only time I've had it off so far.",2
"Bluetooth Blues

This ear piece did not work well with my Treo 650 and I returned it. The experience turned me off to any bluetooth ear piece.",1
"Motorola H605

I returned this item with less than a week of usage. It dropped almost every call I made on it, and when the call did not drop, the person on the other line could barely make out what I was saying. I was practically screaming sometimes so that people could hear me. The design is horrible and looks deceiving from the pictures. The thick end-barrel at the bottom pushed the device out away from my jawbone and would actually push into my face if I turned to the side where I had the device. I was very dissapointed with Motorola's design at this stage of technology, given the other options we have for Blue tooth devices.",0
"Acceptable Sound Quality.

I purchased this to use with my Razr V3. Initial setup was easy. Headset fits comfortably even after couple of hours. Easy to fit on my ear(s). Good that I can use on both left & right side. Good battery life. Buttons are easy to operate. These are all the goods.I only give it 3 stars because of the sound quality. I can hear the incoming calls very clearly. But the other end they cannot hear the outgoing voice clearly; only acceptable when I'm in a quiet environment & poorly when I'm in a noisy environment. I guess it has to do with the microphone being so far from the mouth. To compensate the microphone is actually very sensitive but it also picks up a lot of surrounding noise.I use this mainly for driving. On highways with stereo off & windshields up the other person can barely make out what I said; only acceptable when the car is slow or stopped. My previous Sony Ericsson HBH-35 had much clearer outgoing sound quality.",2
"Comfort 5-star, quality for other end 0-star

I have used bluetooth headsets for a long time, jabra most of the time, last BT500 failed very soon; so decided to try something new, tried the H605 since it was the same behind the ear style. I did read the other reviews but decided to try it myself - one of the MOST COMFORTABLE loved it but the Mic is way too sensitive generating too much noise for the receiving party making it unusable 95% of the time. Returned it the next day. (not from amazon)",0
"back to the drawing board

The HS850 has a near perfect design. The big problem is the volume is SO LOW it makes it quite useless. I alwasy had to use my hand to press it against my ear to hear better.I switched to the Motorola H605. A little easier on the ear. It never felt like it was going to fall off. The problem was with the microphone and buttons. The mic is rests at the base of your ear. I had several complaints form callers that they could not hear me. The buttons are in an akward place and hard ro know which button was which becasue of close placement to each other.I switched agian to the H700 and love it. Loud volume, weighs practically nothing, smaller than the HS850 and the mic/on/off switch is the best on the market!",1
"Love it, but didn't fit me!

I bit the big one after much research and chose the H605 to pair with my RZR V3. This is an awesome BT - I had no problems charging, pairing, or communicating whatsoever with this BT. I used it in my car at highway speed and it had some trouble connecting using voice commands but once I was connected whether manually or by voice command - the connection was great. All incoming and outgoing calls where clear, crisp and loud on both ends. No static. This was my first BT so I don't know if this is common or not but I wanted to try the range so I parked in front of a gas station, went inside which was maybe 15ft feet at most to the counter and it dropped my call with only my windshield and the glass door obstructing between my phone and me. Not a big deal as I was just messing around.The only cons is that it absolutely would not stay on my ear even after several days of trying it. You see I don't have a lot of top flesh on my ear which is absouletly imperative for this design. I hate all of the other bulky over the ear designs which is why I chose this one. Be prepared it is much larger than you expect and a bit overwhelming at first, but really an awesome design.If only it would have been made with hard rubber or something to where you could bend the top piece slightly then I could have a secure fit with the speaker placed correctly. But I let co-workers try it and they all absolutely loved it and were fighting to see who would get to buy it from me. It fit their ears perfectly. The fact that you can use your RZR mini-USB charger was a big bonus for me. I'm off to research more BT's now. Hope this helped!",3
"It I wouldn't recomend this product to anyone!

I had bought this headset for my fiacee as a present and he liked the fact that it was light weight and he could hear people just fine but no one could hear him. It sounded like he was driving a motorcyle. It sounded awful! Everytime I talked to him I had to keep asking him what he said at least 3 times. I had to make him change back to his old headset when I would talk to him. We sent it back within 3 days of getting it. If you like for people to hear you when you talk don't buy this product!",1
"Big Mistake

Pre-ordered this product and got one before many people had reviewed it. What a mistake. Elegant design, easy to operate, paired easily with my phone. Except, it was virtually useless. Whether in a quiet environment or in my car, everyone on the other end complained about the quality. While I heard them fine, they complained that my voice cut-out, sounded like it was in a tunnel or was unintelligible. If it wasn't FULLY charged, the range dropped dramatically and the already poor sound quality deteriorated. After a month of complaints, I shelved it and bought a Plantronics 510 for half the price. It is everything that I thought the H605 was supposed to be. I can use the 510 doing 70 on the freeway and even with the roadnoise, everyone tells me the sound quality is just fine. I'm affraid Motorola seems to have put more into the physical design and not enough into testing before release. Maybe Motorola will come out with a H605a that fixes these problems; until then, avoid this one.",0
"Unacceptable microphone performance

I bought one to replace my Motorola HS850 that broke a wire in the folding microphone boom after 10 months. That headset was sweet, but I wanted something longer lasting and a little more comfortable. This one is exceptionally comfortable, but listeners report that I sound like I'm at a fast-food restraurant drive-in speaker. The microphone is unintelligible while driving, and garbled in a quiet room, which makes it unsuitable for its intended purpose. My only choice is to change brands.",0
"Very comfortable!

I love this headset! Overall very happy with it, and would purchase it again.Pros- Very comfortable!- Stays on very well, even with activity- Very clear on both ends of the call- Solid headsetCons- Need 2 hands to get it on, but it stays put once it's there- There's a 4-second delay connecting when answering incoming calls- It's a bit on the big size for small ears- Volume and answer/power buttons are small and bit too close together. I've hung up on people trying to adjust the volume during a call.",3
"Excellent product

For being Motorola's only,""Over The Ear"", type of bluetooth headset, it's performance stands up to it's makers name!! Since I've received it, I've never had the power run out. I forget that it's even on my ear!!! So defenitely an excellent deal for the money. Although pretty big as far as newer bluetooth devices, it's ideal for bigger ears.",4
"Mixed review

Have tried Jabra BT250 and BT500 and this unit functions as well as those except for turning off every 10 minutes. Had it replaced twice but all acted the same and customer support was disappointing as they seem to have no knowledge about their products. Otherwise it is one of the most comfortable units.",2
"Do not buy this product

The connector to the earpiece got broke after two weeks of use.Do not buy this product.I was totally not satisfied with it and i will not recommend it for anybody i know.",0
"JUNK!

This thing has a range of 1 foot, anything more and you get static and noise (or disconnect). The loudest it goes is a whisper. Do not buy this pos.",0
"static

waste of money. used a couple of hours and havent touched it since.static",0
"Good product!

I received on time and in very good condition this item. Amazon did it again: good service and excellent product.",4
"Motorola H605 Bluetooth Headset

Motorola E815 is the mobile this device is paired with and has been working without any flaws. I have read reviews of many headsets and few realize the mobile phone is as important as the headset. The Treo phone has a very weak bluetooth circuit, don't expect good reception with this device or any other. Do your research. The H605 is comfortable and has great reception with no static.",4
"Amazon Drops the Ball

I contacted Amazon that this product didn't work well (noisy, disconnects, etc) and that I would like to return it. I received an email that said the unit would be replace so that I could try it again on April 17th, but I haven't seen it yet, a month later.",0
"Great Headset

I purchased this headset to replace a Jabra headset suddenly that died. After using this for a month I find that it works great and is as clear as the headset I replaced. I have not had the problems that others report with the sound but I have a Razr V3 so maybe it is more compatable with this phone.I have had not had any complaints from anyone I have spoken with about not being able to hear me and I and tried it by having a friend use the headset while I called them to have a conversation and I could hear just as clearly using a regular phone.It is also comfortable to wear and the buttons are easy to feel when wearing the headset and easy to push which makes it easier to use when driving. I have medium sized ears with detached lobes and I am a girl so I have not had any issues with fit or feeling uncomfortable because it looks like an earring. A friend saw me wearing it and thought that I had purchased some cute earrings, she complemented me on my taste then realized it was my headset. Personally I think it looks better than the bulky Lt. Uhura style headsets.I have a motorola V3 and my car and wall chargers fit this headset so I can charge it anywhere.Great value for the money.",4
"Amazon Policy?

I bought a ""NEW"" H605 Bluetooth through Amazon and was sent a badly used one. What happened to integrity?",2
"Has its ups and downs

Pros: The headset's wrap-around design is very comfortable, and the headset itself is very lightweight. The earpiece swivels and rotates to accomodate both left and right ear use and to fit your ear better. If used with a compatible phone, the headset is full-featured and all features can be controlled with the buttons on the headset itself and are not difficult to understand. The headset's sound quality is quite good, but of course it will only be as good as the quality of the call you are receiving. The volume range available is good as well. The headset's battery life is very good, and it has a nice little feature which shuts it off automatically if out of range of your phone for more than 10 minutes. The headset charges with a mini-usb cable (and comes with one) so if your phone uses one as well you just got a second charger to leave at the office.Cons: The microphone on the headset is quite good. This means you can basically forget about using the headset outside because even the slightest bit of wind will render your call unintelligible to the person you are calling even though you won't hear it. It will also pick up ambient noise which can be a problem in noisier environments. This also affects voice dialing from the headset. You will need to record your voice names in the same environment in which you will be using them. While the battery life is very good, the headset doesn't always seem to tell you when the battery is running low as it is supposed to.Recommendations: If you are looking for a comfortable and feature-rich bluetooth headset with good battery performance to use while driving, this is the headset for you. Just keep the windows up or don't go too fast!By the way, if you're looking for the microphone, it is a small slit on the exterior of the earbud, just above the little bluetooth logo sticker. Maybe a piece of foam over that would solve the wind problem...",3
"Very big one

Its not really looking like as is in photoAnd very hard to use it because of size factorbetter to mention more deals to customers to get exact idea before they buying.",2
"Great Item

This is one of the best blue tooth I have ever used and I would recommend others to use this item.",4
"three year wait...finally!! Best B/T earpiece ever!!!

I purchased one of these five years ago and it is wearing out from daily use...I have been looking for another for about three years and finally found it! BY FAR the most comfortable and ""forgetable"" one EVER!!",4
"Bad One

Typically, the Motorola H605 is a great bluetooth. I've owned 2 prior to this one and they were great! The volume was spectacular! When on a call, I would normally have to turn the volume down on previous ones. But, this one must be from a bad batch. Even on the loudest setting, the volume is barely audible. I've resorted to just activating my handheld and holding it up to my ear.",1
"Motorola H605 Bluetooth Headset

I have used nearly a dozen Bluetooth earpiece devices over the years, and the Motorola H605 Bluetooth Headset has been the best yet for me.I have a BIG head, and all sorts of things that are supposed to be one size for all, are not. If you have a small head or your ears are small, this model may not work for you.If you don't get a good fit for you, then no mater what it is, it will not work well for you. End of story.I am happy with the fit and function of the Motorola H605 Bluetooth Headset. I have a spare, unopened in case my first one should ever fail. The first Motorola H605 Bluetooth Headset I have is older than my iPhone.",4
"Pleased

I liked this blue-tooth, However I have to get used to having this in my ear. The reception is good.",3
"All that and more

Great product, I highly recommend it. With this product everyone wants to know where, how much and how does it perform. Thumbs up on all accounts.",4
"Bluetooth headset

Gets good signal, and sound, but other person have a hard time hearing me. Always having to readjust the headset - this irritates me a lot. Will not recommend to anybody.",2
"good deal

great for the price, an little difficult for others to hear you sometimes but thats expected with the design.",2
"Motorola H605 Bluetooth Headset

When I got it I was a little scared. It was my 1st bluetooth and it looked like something straight out of Star Trek. You have to be a little careful with the twisting earpiece since it's in a sliding ball inside and can slip out of the groove very easily if you change ears too much(which mine did on day three). The range is not as far as you would like it to be, but boy can it hold a charge. It'll outlast your cellphone battery everytime! And, the fit was pretty comfy behind the ear. The buttons are also very easy to use. Remember to speak up though...people tend to have a problem hearing you as well as you will be hearing them.",2
"nice design not matched by performance

headset takes some getting used to, especially wearing on your ear.people complain that I do not sound well (echo)",2
"satisfied

This earpiece is good for the price. Though it is not perfect ( like most electronic inventions aren't ) Sometimes it is hard for the person on the other end to hear me because it seems that this blue tooth has the tendency to muffle your words. Other than that, I give it a rating of 8 on a scale of 10.",4
"Much larger than I thought

I purchased this before reading everyones reviews saying that no one will hear me when i call them. so i freaked out thinking ""well there goes 30 bucks.. thank God i didn't have to pay shipping and handling""Thankfully it works wonderfully, they can hear me crystal clear. The only problem is I can't hear them. Not because of bad reception, but because the thing keeps falling out of my ear. I use the pull the ear through method, but my ears are little and the bluetooth is constantly battling my glasses, so either its pushing my frame off my ear or my frame is pushing it off. I cannot count how many times its ended up hanging from my hoop earrings. It also looks really big and weird on me, i'm constantly being called a klingon, or Janet Jackson from her new tour google it, i dare you),all of my friends (including my husband) call it the snail.For those of you who can fit this thing, it works well with my Samsung Blackjack II, even in the bottom of my purse in another room, i can still receive and make calls without problem. once i walked outside forgetting my phone and then i got a little static, but not much more than you could get normally if you had low signal on your phone. I walked right back in and everything was fine, and it was more because i couldn't hear, not because they couldn't.I still use this since my phone is too big to hold to my ear all the time and because i have too much to do to be stuck without one hand. (speakerphone is great but you don't always want everyone in on your convos, and i still have to carry it around)my theory, the blackjack just has a stronger signal? comment if you like, but i must say it is odd for it not to work with a Razr and work great with mine when its made for motorola phones not samsung.",3
"not made for women

this bluetooth is just ok,,it is to large for womens small ears,keeps falling off when you bend your head down.And the volume on it is not very good,but that could be cause it doesn't fit the ear.",2
"Hard to hear Headset

This headset is extremely hard to hear, it maintains a poor connection to my phone unlike the other headsets I have had in the past. It also does not fit well.",0
"Perfect..!!

This bluetooth is great ...! The price is spectacular. I had more than 5 and this is the best. The sound is perfect.",3
"Bluetooth headset

picks up too much noise. Very comfortable to wear but just doesn't seem to have enough volume.",2
"Elegant Design, Excellent Performance

This is my first bluetooth headset, so I did my research for a while to find one that seemed to work well without breaking the bank. I love this device because it doesn't make you look like a cyborg with a giant ugly thing hanging off your ear. I have average size ears, and the device is really comfortable...I sometimes forget I'm wearing it! As for performance, I have a RAZR with T-Mobile (GSM) and it works perfectly. I spoke to my grandmother for an hour on the day I got it, and not once did she complain about the sound quality. Her only complaint is that, ""it sounds like I'm on a headset,"" which is the same complaint she gave when I used the wired headset that came with the phone. I suppose that the only solution to this would be to have a microphone that sat directly in front of your mouth. Otherwise, I am completely satisfied with this purchase, and would recommend it to anyone not looking to drop loads of cash for a decent device, elegant device.",3
"Great Design, horrible performance.

So I needed a replacement for my trusty Jabra 250 that had excellent incoming and outgoing sound quality as long as there was no wind. So my wife spills a soda all over it and its shot. I look around for a replacement and thru numerous reviews I come up with the Motorola H605 which looks good and is a Motorola.When I get it and try it on, it fits excellent and the sound quality incoming is great. Then I make a call...My wife complained that she couldnt hear a word I was saying, as everything was really muffled. I was in the vehicle at the time so I left myself a voicemail to confirm this. Its was bad, I couldnt make out half the words I spoke. My car is fairly quite (Audi A6) and the background noise sounded like I had all the windows open. I really wanted to like this thing, but its just not functional. I read about people contacting Moto tech-support and they claim this was designed for GMS phones and not CDMA phones. Bluetooth 1.1 or 1.2 is bluetooth. Shouldnt matter. I even went to motorola website to see the specs on this headset and they specifically list this compatible with ALL Bluetooth devices.I never save the packaging so this is going in a box with all the other devices I bought and don't work.",1
"I wish it was worth keeping...

I bought this unit because of the classy form factor. A behind-the-ear unit is much better (in my opinion) looking than the floppy, obnoxious over-the-ear units.I used to have the Moto HS810 and lost it somewhere. It was a great headset, everyone could hear me, and it had great battery life... but it was an ugly little bugger.This H605 is gorgeous and I can hear everyone who calls with extreme clarity. Unfortunately, no one can hear me (that seems to be the overriding theme in these reviews). I tried and tried to make this work, but everyone I talk to complains that I am impossible to hear. There is either too much background noise or my voice sounds too distorted to understand. My wife refuses to talk to me when I call her using this headset.So, with much sadness, I am sending it back. Looks like I'll be back to the ugly HS810 or HS850 until someone can invent a decent behind-the-ear headset.",1
"Finally - A Great Bluetooth Headset!

I believe this to be the first posted review of the Motorola H605 bluetooth headset and so I'll try to cover all bases.The headset comes with an AC adapter with a mini-USB connector. The headset takes 2 hours to reach a full charge and can be charged using a standard mini-USB cable, the included AC adapter or car charger with a mini-USB connector (like my Razr!!!!!)The fit of this headset is amazing. It is extremely light and fits very snug behind the ear. Takes a little getting used to when putting it on but once its on...it stays on. I believe you could do somersaults with this headset on and it wouldn't move from its position. If you are comparing this headset to the Jabra over-the-ear style, you will notice that there is absolutely no give in the headset itself. It is solid. So you have to pull your ear into it as opposed to stretching the headset itself to fit your ear. Very comfortable fit.OK...now as to sound quality. I have been reading this board for the past 2 months, review after review and have actually been very disappointed by what I have heard about bluetooth headsets. Static appears to be a recurring issue, as well poor range.All I can say is that the H605, paired with a Motorola Razr v3, provides excellent sound quality, both incoming and outgoing. I have the phone in a leather Monaco pouch which sits on my left hand side, while the headset sits on my right ear. A combination which appears to result in static as reported by many reviewers of other headsets. I have absolutely no static issues with the H605 to report in this configuration.In addition, I had the H605 connected to my PC using a Belkin Bluetooth dongle. I had to walk away from the computer a distance of more than 30 feet before I noticed any static on the headset. I suspect that the range may be even greater although this may be due to the dongle itself as opposed to the headset.If you like the behind-the-ear design, I would definitely look out for this unit.I've had the unit for one day and will update this post if any new issues arise.",4
"another disappointment

Got this to try along side a mot H700 (another disappointment). The comfort level is VERY good on this unit. VERY easy to pair and operate and very good incoming sound. Ougoing is another matter. What good is it for you to hear and others to not hear you? This seems to be the way Motorola works.I called Motorola tech support and was told ""I don't have that unit as they don't make a 605"". When I read the pkg. the ""tech?"" told me well just return it. We don't make these units to work with CDMA (read I have a Motoroal E815 on Verizon) but for GSM.So I don't know what I will do at this point. BTW the outgoing voice on this is so bad that in even a VERY quiet car with no windows open and no radio on you are rendered unintelligible. I only gave it 2 stars because of incoming quality and comfort. Otherwise for performance and support I'd have to say -2",1
"Just ok

I used it for about 7 months. It was just acceptable but the worst is the sound quality. Not good at all in noisy or windy environments. It is comfortable and very easy to use. Very good distance range from my cell. I am changing it due to complaints from people who could not hear or understand me while using it.",2
"Maybe I am a luck one

Just returned the Moto headsetH700. It was constantly loosing communication with my Razr V3.#@!%$@! It also felt like it was going to fall off and I looked like an idiot with it on. I know you might be thinking,""this guy probably looks like an idiot anyway"", but thats a matter of opinion. I took a chance with the H605 because the reviews are mixed. Most complaints are on the receiving end of the person you are calling.So far it is great!! Sound is clear to the receiver outside and in. So comforatable and communication with Razr is perfect and steady with no diconnections!!. I was told it works best with the Razr and maybe that is the reason it gets and excellent rating from this satisfied user!!! Robert",4
"Motorola H605 not as expected

This bluetooth headset is comfortable and easy to use. It connected without any issue to my Motorola RAZR V3m and did not drop any calls. The earpiece provides good sound quality and I had no trouble hearing. HOWEVER -- during every call that I made or received, the person on the other end said I sounded like I was talking through a ""tin can tunnel"". I was also constantly plagued by static ... no matter how close I was to my phone ... even on my desk, right in front of me, with only 18"" between phone and headset. I returned it to Amazon and have ordered the Jabra BT250, since it was rated highly rated by Consumer Reports -- not to mention that the overall rating on Amazon is 4.5 stars (the Motorola H605 is only rated as 2.5 stars). I'll be paying much closer attention to the ""star ratings"" in the future.",1
"Can you hear me now? Nope.

If anybody could hear me with it - I would love it. Unfortunately, they can't. I have tried this with my Verizon CDMA Razr and Cingular Blackberry 7290 - the Razr provides slightly better performance, but still not usable.The headset wears great, pairs nicely with the devices and I can hear fine. But the people I have called can not hear me at all in my car and barely hear me when I call from a quiet room. It is going straight back.",1
"Dissappointed

This is my first bluetooth headset.... If you wear glasses it really sucks. In the wind you might as well not use it. I called my own voicemail to leave my self a message and the sound quality was horrible!!!",1
"Great addition for bike commuters

If you like to take your cell when you bike, this is a great solution that beats putting your cell phone in a pocket. Great for MP3 players, cash, keys or whatever. I also like the elastic on the side that holds my sunglasses when not in use.",3
"Boxwave Anti-Glares should just cost no more than $3. Writeshield Anti-Glares are the best!

I've been using PDAs long before they even became popular. The best Anti-Glare screen protector that I have found to be of excellent quality is a product known as writeshield which is sold exclusively by PPCtech. They have been around for years and carries the highest quality of anti-glare screen protector that I have found to date. I have tried a lot of screen protection products and none of them comes close to the quality of ppctech's writeshield anti-glare screen protector. There are cheap ones out there that you can get in ebay, but the quality will absolutely disappoint you, and this product by Boxwave is no exception.I recently got a Samsung Captivate from AT&T; and unfortunately, writeshields for the captivate are not available so I was forced to check out the product that Boxwave (its popular competitor) carries. After receiving the screen protector and applying it. I was shocked by what the screen protector did to my beautiful looking screen. It made the images look so grainy that you just could not appreciate the beautiful AMOLED screen anymore. I know that Anti-Glare screen protectors do tend to introduce some type of grain into the screen but this product that Boxwave sells is just absolutely horrible. I have an iPad and had a writeshield applied on top of it and have had no issues with it because I can barely see the grain that the screen protector introduced and the iPad screen continue to look great.I have since decided to totally eliminate the use of Boxwave's anti-glare screen protectors in the future. I'd rather buy a writeshield and cut it to my desired size rather than get this horrible product that cost just about the same as the writeshield. (What a rip off!)In my opinion, this product should cost no more than $3 because it looks just like any other cheap anti-glare screen protector that you can get off of ebay which I had also already tried and thrown away.",0
"Ok

I will not recommend this productcompared to all the products seen and value the price is good but it drains down in an hourin time shipping no complaints",1
"Sony Ericsson Mobile Standard Battery BST-30

This was a very fast purchase for my father-in-law,who was in town and his cell phone would not hold a charge and he was going to go to the cell phone dealer and buy one just like it,but only to pay 10x what I paid for this one. After all it has Sonys name on it. It was at a real bargin and I can't even remmember paying S/H? I have to say I received it very fast and it charged in no time at all and held it's charge. My Father-in-law was thrilled and went home with a new battery and quite a bit more money in his wallet too.I don't know if it was luck,but the really good thing about a purchase like this is if it for some reason is old and doesn't hold a charge or is defective in any way,just contact the seller ASAP! and let them know about what the problem is and I think in most cases the seller will ship you a new one out right away. 5 stars!!",4
"Sony Ericsson Battery review

The first battery I received would not charge so I called and was sent another one. The second I received would not charge but I did not call I used an old battery I had, it would hold a charge for a day, I just let the matter drop.",1
"Sony Ericsson Mobile Standard Battery BST-30

This battery, bought on Amazon, arrived within the expected amount of time and has so far performed as expected. Since my other battery was nearly dead this battery performing like new (and since it was still in plastic I expected it to work as new) made me very happy. I find nothing to complain about; good shipping time and very good product. Thank you.",3
"Additional Travel Battery - So Far So Good!

We ordered the Sony Ericsson BST-30 to use as a back up battery for our travel phone. It's been great - charges up quickly, lasts awhile (haven't found the full battery life yet), and was delivered on time.So far so good!",4
"Too good to be true but it is

I got the order of sony ericssion lion battery BST-30 and i got it on time with a paper with information about the seller and contact info for the seller. I tried using the battery but initially it seemed not to work and i wrote back to their CS team. They responded in couple of Hours and then i did what ever was told to me. There was no harm trying. I did it and it worked very well. I just had this product for 2 days now and it seems fine. So m happy with the product and seller both.",4
"Sony phone battery

The first product I received from this company was used and didn't work. I was buying a ""brand new battery"". I contacted them through email, received a response within a few hours and two days later had a ""brand new"" working battery.",2
"Exactly as described

This battery I purchased was exactly as described. The price was cheap and the shipping was fast.",4
"Rivet Clip System

I've used this product before. It used to be the clip system that was sewn into the Vaja leather cases for cell phones. For some reason, they parted company. The plastic belt clips used by most ""phone case"" manufacturers are far inferior to this rivet clip system. I attached this new one to the back of the iFuzen case for the iPhone 4s. Works perfectly and keeps the phone securely attached, with easy release to almost anything, belts, belt loop, purse strap, and can actually be attached through denim to your favorite jeans. Basically, not a better clip on the market ... and very affordable.Xcite Rivet E-clip System",4
"dash mount for mobile phone

This product is easy to us. I have used it in my Semi fot the last 6 years, it works great and lasts a long time especially with all the jarring and vibrations that happen on semi's because of road conditions.",4
"worth the price

I am using this since last couple of months and working fine..",4
"Sony ericsson K551im charger

Tested the charger in the car with my Sony Ericsson K551IM phone. It charges fast and does not overheat. Good product for the money.",4
"Nice!

I ordered from SF Planet, I have ordered many things from them and they do a really fast job of shipping too, I believe I got this in about 3 or 4 days (cheapest shipping) The product I received was not ""mybat brand"" but in fact a wireless (something or other...) brand. This charger is exactly what I wanted, and for only a penny! It is reliable and i don't really use it very often, but it charges my phone just as it should. I have a Sony Ericsson W300i",4
"Delighted in Illinois

I am pleased with the item I ordered from SF Planet. I was amazed how fast they shipped my item. Will do business with them in the future.",4
"never worked

this product never worked for my sony ericsson w810. it would cause a ""charge error"" and proceed to drain all the life out of my already low battery life instead of charging it.",0
"A Gadget for Our Times

The Nokia N93 is the coolest gadget I have ever owned. That may be because it possesses something of every gadget I have ever owned. You can get online as with a PC, take photos or videos as with a camera, play music as with an MP3 player--well, you get the idea.Is it a phone with multiple cameras or is it a collection of cameras which include a phone feature? You decide.The 128 MB MiniSD memory card that comes with the N93 just won't do, so plan on getting, additionally, the largest memory card you can (I got a 2 gigabyte card).My favorite software feature on the phone is the Lifeblog which gathers up your messages, still shots and video and streams them into a timeline of your life. Cool stuff. And it can all be shared with your PC.Finally, and most impressively, the design of the device is High Art. Solid and polished in black or metallic silver, it is the most compact, multifaceted device with moving segments that I have ever seen. As often happens, it's the little things that are a nuisance--count on losing the tiny lenscap, and the port covers within days of your purchase. Otherwise plan on enjoying your Nokia N93 and to see it, feel it, and live it.",4
"Great Nokia Mobile CamCorder.

I love this phone! I just cannot find myself using it as a daily phone. It is just big! The lens cap is rubbish though, hard plastic that cracked on me by putting it on and out of the lens all the time. You just can't take pictures or videos in a jiffy if you see something interesting worth capturing. The lens cap is the culprit!I also bought the Nokia BT Keyboard (SU-8W) and used it with this phone and it works awesome. You need to download the Nokia wireless keyboard software in order to pair the two. Now I can type SMS real fast with this foldable keyboard. I also have the CP-117 OEM leather case from Nokia as I couldn't stand having this beauty inside the pouch that came with it.All in all, if you're into recording videos or making films in a jiffy. This phone is for you! If you're a tech junkie like me, you're going to like this phone. It's worth every penny!",4
"Nokia N93

The Nokia N93 is beyond reproach - a little bulky - but for what all it has to offer - the bulk is a minor issue. I do highly suggest the purchase of a 2 GB flash memory card (miniSD 2GB)With all the features available the larger memory card is almost a must. The company I ordered from (DataVision Computer Video) was fast and efficient and was able to answer all questions without having to wait for a reply. Thanks to all who handled this order all the way to delivery. Not a glitch in the whole process. I am a global traveler - and this phone/camera is exactly what I was looking for when I started my research.",4
"Great for the price

I have been using this charger for a few month now and it's been working great.As i bought one from the company for over $20 and it broke within a month. THe price is right.",4
"Stopped working

I bought this charger because of the retractable cord and I thought it would be less bulky in my car. I used it periodically, maybe once or twice a week during my commute, and after 6 months, the device stopped charging. I thought it was my port but it was the charger as I bought a second charger from a local electronic store that worked but when I switched out chargers to this one, the phone would not charge. I have an iPhone now but this product cannot be recommended.",1
"Didn't fit my phone

The description said it would fit the Nokia N95, but it doesn't. Not sure how well it works for the phones it does fit, so I gave it 2 stars for at least showing up on time.",1
"Doesn't fit the nokia n95-3

Looks like it would work great. It's small and the retractable cord is a plus, but it doesn't fit the nokia n95, the NAM edition anyway.",2
"Better than the Nokia brand!

Great space-saver! And the price is less than half the Nokia brand, too. Also, the Nokia brand doesn't make a retractable!",4
"Nice Recharger. No Messy Coiled Cables.

The price was good and after several months of having it plugged in the car, it still works. I like the fact that the cord is retractable and does not cause a mess in the center console of the car.",4
"Works !

If you need more range for a cell phone this works great. Wilson seems to make great products.the set up can be a bit challenging if you are not real technical, I am a ham radio operator and it took a bit of time to install.There are cell booster kits available on Amazon with all the parts, and good instructions.( Note!! You do need some cell signal for this to work)",3
"Great tool if you need it

It does what I expect it to do. My cell tower is about 30 miles away, barely usable without this booster. The indoor and outdoor antennas need to be separated as much as possible and the outdoor antenna needs to be as far from your phone as possible for any system like this to work best. Sometimes my phone needs to be "rebooted" to make the best connection, otherwise I get complaints that my signal is breaking up, as the phone doesn't fully connect to the booster if I walk into the bubble with the phone already on. Make sure to protect the amp with good quality surge suppressors on both the AC line and the outdoor antenna, lightning kills.",3
"A simple solution for a complicated problem

You have several options to get good cell coverage in your home or office. If you have a low latency broadband connection, AT&T and Verizon both offer MicroCells for about $150. But then you are tied to a single carrier, and your internet connection. A Wilson booster will give you great coverage, without being tied to a single carrier. This unit will cover about 2500 sq/ft and give you 850/1900 from all carriers in your area. The down side is that you can only get coverage inside, if you can get it outside already. Our home is located directly between two AT&T towers and three Verizon towers. Yet we have just one bar inside the house. This is because we have a stucco house with a grounded fine wire mesh. The Wilson AG boosters are great. Very simple to install and setup. The installation can be a bit tricky in a two story house, as running a heavy LMR400 cable can be rough between the roof and the first floor. Wilson is also very good with pre-sales support. a quick email to them will get you a detailed response with recommendations of power and antenna options.",3
"Finally We have good cell coverage at home!

We tried Sprint's AirRave(MIFI) and that had delays and did not work if the internet was busy. We got the Wilson SOHO 50DB and the other bits we needed and now reliably use our cell phones in the house. It did not give us full bars, but we went from 1 - 0 bars to 3-1 which is good enough. The money we save getting rid of the land line will pay for the hardware in 8 months. There tech support was great, I called them and they asked me a number of relevant questions then suggested the equipment to suit my needs.",4
"Wislon cell phone amplifier

My company has a very high requirement for this cell phone amplifier to keep in touch with our customers. We have two office buildings that are all metal and the cell phone signal will not allow us to use our cell phones even with the tower less than two miles away. Cell phones are the major communication line with our outside sales and owners of the company. We did have a minor problem with one that failed one day and that was a hectic day since you had to step outside to talk on the cell phone. The Wilson dealer that we bought the unit from handle the exchange very quickly and we where back up and running the next day. The units are also very helpful when we our primary phone line goes down to weather and have calls forward to our cells phones. Yes I would recommend this product for someone that requires a very good cell phone signal if you want to keep in touch with the outside world.",4
"Type of connectors

This unit uses the N type connectors. You must use N type cables and antennas or get adapters. I returned this for a different model that has F connectors.",2
"Works perfectly as described

I am an international customer and my country's gsm frequencies are 850/1900 Mhz. I live in a valley on the other side of cell towers and I don't get a signal at all indoors. If I go outside I sometimes get a weak signal. I purchased this system complete kit with all the connectors, cables and antennas. When I connected up all the items I thought it was not working because my indoor signal was still 0%. However, once i stood within a few feet in front of the indoor panel antenna my signal rose to 100% and did not fluctuate! I tried both outdoor antenna types - dual band yagi and the supplied outdoor dual band antenna with equally excellent results. I can now make/ receive calls and use GPRS to surf the net without any problems whatsoever. I highly recommend this system and I am thinking about purchasing an additional wilson system for my car! Great product!",4
"Takes you out of ther dead zone!

We have had this amplifier for about five years now with no troubles. The time when we purchased this we had no cell service in our house at all and were lucky if we could make a call outside. Installed the amp and bingo you can talk any where in the house you want.It seem like alot of money but if you use your cell phone and not your land line it will payitself in less than a year. These amplifiers are the best money one can spend if you don't have very good service in your area. Plug it in and never have to worry about it again.",4
"Mobile Jinormous

I've used the two Wilson systems over the last six months. One was a mobile unit and the other an extended small office unit. They have both done a good job as intended.The basic problem was a fringe range area just outside of cell phone reliability. I could get calls outdoors, but nothing indoors. It was just on the edge.The unit runs well even when not hooked up exactly as recommended. I have used a mobile antenna taped to a window and the in car antenna for the relay. This works. I've also got the dome interior antenna and yagi for improved performance. These are in waiting for implementations.Easily improves calls. Have used on Verizon service.We also use this unit for two co-workers homes at the office. Both perform well and as expected.",4
"jimso133

I live in a metal bulding - original 5,ooo sq ft with an additional 3,000 sq ft add on - metal walls divide the two buidings. I put a SoHo in the add on for air card reception for home computer usage. We live in a rural area and satalite reception is the only access to the internet, neighbors have intermitent speed and reception, this is not an alternative we wanted to consider. The SoHo has dual band reception of 800 and 1,900 cycles for voice and data reception. Went from 1 bar to 4 bars in the new addition, no bars in the main barn area. I called the dealer in LA and he suggested a ""booster amp"" to hang in the main barn - I now have 4 bars at 75 feet. We still have all the ""kinks"" of rural cell phone reception, however, when the signs/weather is right, we have 4 bar reception. Installation process is idiot proof and the dealer support was superb. Although not for the faint at heart - I have about $850 in the complete system. The original lead for Wison products came from our local Radio Shack manager that I have known for 30+ years. I looked long and hard for information to resolve my dilema, the Wilson products provided my solution.",3
"Super Product

This amp actually allows me to get Verizon service like their coverage map says. I use it in the RV, in the car, and at home. It does the job.And Wilson customer service is superb.",4
"It works.

I had tried a zBoost system (2 actually) and coulod not get reliable cell phone service. With the Wilson SOHO amplifier, a Yagi PCS external antenna and the flat square directional indoor antenna I get functional service.",4
"Wilson 801245 antenna

I installed this in a motorhome. We had some initial problems which turned out to be where I installed the inside antenna. Wilson sent me new amplifier and a new antenna at no charge and worked well with me to solve my problems. The tech department was very responsive and very knowledgeable.",4
"Great Product

I own 2 Wilson Boosters (1 mobile & 1 in building) and they are the best! i have traveled around the country in very remote areas and my house in the mountains has no coverage with out this and it works great for our Verizon Wireless internet service for our laptops. Handles my phone and notebook at the same time.",4
"Works, but cheaper alternative

I bought this to use camping. I usedWilson Electronics 801245 SOHO AG 60 Adjustable Gain Cell Phone Signal Boosterand aWide Band Directional Antenna 700-2700 MHzwithWilson Electronics 100-Foot WILSON400 Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable with N Male Connectorsand Wilson 952350-50' 400 Coax Cableand found that I couldnt move beyond six or eight feet. Now this is in an area where I only got one bar, sometimes. I did get three to four bars, so it worked, I just was tied to the antenna. TO my surprise I boughtWilson Electronics MobilePro Multiple-User Cell Phone Signal Booster for Car/Homeand it worked as well as the above setup, for less than half the cost and didn;t require pointing it exactly at the tower, or mounting it 30 feet in air. I just stuck the antenna on a metal bucket at ground level and got full strength, simply amazing. Now I was using this outside camping, so maybe it works better in a house, but if it were me, and I was using it outside, I would buy the mobile pro.This product worked for me, I just found a cheaper and easier solution.",3
"Works but with reservations

My buddy bought this with a total RV kit. His was broken so we never new if it worked. So I bought mine and tested it in the Everglades. It worked BUT.... I had to stick my MiFi card right in front of it for the bars to go up to full bars. I have a Motorola Droid and he has a different Droid. When you go into signal mode you are looking for a negative # -50 is better than -95. Unless I put my phone right next to the antenna the number would not boost. My Buddy Droid went right to full power. So Phones make a difference",2
"Best phone case I've ever owned

Unlike the neoprene case I bought for my RAZR, this case is PERFECTION.SUPER SNUG, which initially was extremely aggrivating when trying to fit the phone into the case, BUT perfect b/c you won't have to worry about the case slipping off or failing to do what it's supposed to...protect the phone.Easy access to media slot/charging port. Nice quality leather. INSANE PRICE!!Best case you can buy.",4
"Leather case for Krzr K1 is classy!

Excellent case, finely detailed and fits like a glove! Shipping was high but fast. Recommend highly!",4
"Hard Case Review

The vendor was very good on delivery. Very prompt. But the case is a disaster. The mechanism to hold the Palm in the case does not work, it is not sized correctly for the palm. As a result the palm is not secured and can easily fall out of the case. Also my sync cable will not fit with the palm in the case. I would rate this at best as a 1/2 start but that is not the choice. Save your money, buy something else.",0
"So-so, sturdy case

This case came with my Tungsten, and I'm replacing it.Its good points:* It seems sturdy, and closes on all sides to keep dust/dirt out of the ports.* It holds a couple memory cards* The hinges are very flexible, so you can flip the case completely out of the way and sync the Palm while still in the case (unless you're using a cradle).I don't like it because:* Its a nuisance to keep the Palm in the case and remove the stylus.* Nothing else fits in the case with the Palm.",2
"cell equipment

This product meets my approval with materials used. Its goodquality and serves my purpose, I have ordered others and foundit to be poor materials used will make it to the trash quick. Thanks [...]",3
"Disappointed

I bought this case to keep my phone protected against all the hazards of my job. So far, after two weeks, it's kept my phone protected... but, the clear plastic window is way too scratch prone (even soft kleenex tissues scratched the window!), the top part of the case is too easily opened with the tab that sticks out (the phone stays in the case, however), and there is too much freeplay inside the case; the phone doesn't rattle around in the case, but it does slip up and down some, which is enough to make the top row of keys (option buttons and the joystick) a bit difficult to use without re-seating the phone. It does an adequate job of protection, from what I've seen, but I plan to get something better as soon as I can.",1
"Quality

I'm just a little disapointed with the quality of the Metal Case, cause the only thing I saw was the photo on the web",3
"KAWAIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!

This phone cover is really cute. I'm glad I saw a playboy cover because I'm starting to love playboy and collecting their items. I'm glad to start off my collection of playboy with the hard cover and phone strap!!!!!!!",4
"case does not fit the phone

unfortunatly the case does not fit the phone .. the phone is square and the case is rounded and phone wont fit",1
"Good case

The case is beautiful and attracts a lot of positive attention, but is quite fragile. I dropped mine from a pretty good distance and some of the pieces chipped off. I reattached it with wood glue real easily and it looks good as new, but it should be noted that for a phone protector case, this is fragile.",3
"Attention Getter

I have a boxwave bamboo case now both for my iPhone and iPad. They are beautiful cases, that fit very well, and lend an ""organic"" feel to the technology. I have no trouble with access to ports or buttons. The only drawback is that I live in a dry climate and some cases that I've had in the past have cracked. What I'm trying now is applying some oil to the cases (I use Boos mystery oil, for bamboo cutting boards) about once a month, and it seems to keep the cases in good shape.",3
"Worst case I've ever owned

I've had the true bamboo case for less than a month. The headphone jack and lock screen button was so difficult to get to that I had to spend half an hour sanding then down to be able to comfortably get to them. Then I had to spend another half an hour sanding the camera hole bigger so that I could take pictures with flash without interfering with the picture. About 2 weeks later a corner broke into 3 different pieces when I had it in my jacket POCKET while shoveling snow. The case is beautiful.. Yes... But it's not really worth all the trouble I had to put into it and its way too fragile for my apparent rough handling.",1
"Product description is misleading.

I received my Motorola pink fashion pouch today and it is *not* leather as the item is advertised. The package indicated that it is PVC and it does have that fake leather look and feel. When I checked the Motorola website, nowhere in the description of that item does it indicate that it is leather. The case is decent and I like the color. The price is quite reasonable compared to other vendors, but if you're looking for a leather accessory, this is not leather.",2
"Love the color....

I'm not sure what the previous reviewers were talking about with the charger slots, etc....The case is functional - has holes for the charger and speaker sound, and protects the phone if dropped. There's also a wrist strap that you can weave through (a little difficult, but do-able) the phone so when it's not in the case, you minimize the probability that you'll drop it.The case is pleather and spray painted pink to match....I say spray painted because it smells like spray paint...I'm hoping the smell fades in time because like in the Seinfeld episode the odor gets transfered to the phone. Because of the smell, I'm rating this average - without the smell, I'd give it 4 stars.UPDATE: it took a month, but the smell finally disappeared.",2
"This is not a case but a litttle bag.

This is not a case, it is a bag. You have to take it out to answer the phone. The phone does not come out easily either. It is a cute little purse for the RAZR. It is useful only with the bluetooth headpiece.",1
"Nice case that matches your pink phone!

This case is normally almost 30 dollars elsewhere. It is a leather case, with a pink metallic finish, specifically for the motorola razr. The handle is removeable, and it has a magnetic closure, so you can flip it up yo see the screen. It also has a hole on the side so that you can plug in your charger or headphones. The phone fits snugly. My only beef with it is is that because its so snug, its harder to get your phone quickly. However, there's no way your razr will get scratched with this! It also has a hole in the back over the speaker, so that you can still easily hear your ringer. Nice case, and very stylish. ;)",3
"I expected more.

When I first got this case for my V3 Razr, it was kind of tight. It pressed the buttons on the sides, which caused my earpiece to think I wanted to make a call. That stopped after, it stretched out a bit. So, I thought everything was fine, then the metal connector on the strap broke. I only used the strap to keep the case from falling to the bottom of my purse, not much use, really. I have only had it for a week. Like I said I would have expected more from motorola. Unfortunately, I threw away the receipt.",1
"Incorrect item

I ordered three of these cases,for myself, friend and family. The problem with the design is that the opening for the recharger is NOT on the side but on the bottom which leads me to conclude that this particular design is NOT for the razr but for some other motorola phone. I like the design as do the other people who received the case. The problem is inherent in the design flaw. The pictures are definitely misleading. I ordered this product because it displayed the recharger opening on the side not the bottom. No telephone number or contact information is supplied to contact the manufacturer. So BUYER BEWARE!",2
"PJ

Case is nice and this is a great price, regularly $24.99. Problem with the strap, it is a screw on and kept coming lose.",2
"I

I love it great product A + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ +",4
"Very cute, breaks easily, very tight fit, too tight

I bought this cute purse for my razr. The first time I walked out the door the nice metal hardware came undone and the strap failed on one side. Got a new one, the hardware seems to unscrew very easily. I would never trust this and do not recommend this. Its a shame it is very cute, but its a phone loser.",1
"Exceptional Value

Great little Razr case for exceptional price. Fits the phone well. Like the fact strap is detatchable.",4
"Buyer Beware!!

I really needed a pouch for my phone and after trying to get one from my phone carrier, to no avail, I decided to order this pouch from Amazon. It holds my phone pretty well, but the slot to charge the phone is in the wrong place. It is on the bottom of the phone instead of the side. If I had been given this information before I ordered this item, I probably would have not gotten it.",1
"Pink Motorola Razr Holder

I switched to a smaller purse which had no built-in cell phone compartment. Because of the dimensions of the Razr, I had a difficult time.The pouch I ordered here was perfect. The color matches the purse, and it fits the Razr perfectly. The best part of it for me though is that the holes are cut out to correspond to the phone. This allows me to charge the phone while it is still in its pouch on my purse. Although I have been known to pull the charger out of the wall, I forget my phone far less often.Good quality, great price and quick delivery. Thank you.",4
"Good Buy

This is a cute item. I am enjoying the color. Although it's not leather, the material is nice and soft. I would love one in pink leather. I hope that idea is in development!!",3
"Decent quality.

I got this for my wife. She likes it. It's best to get one of the bluetooth headsets to go with it so you don't have to open the pouch and take out the phone every time you need to use it.(they sell a matching pink headset)One thing I don't like is having to take the phone out to be able to charge it. I'm thinking of making some adjustments myself but they really should have thought ahead.",3
"Great

I got this for my granddaughter, who doesn't like to carry a purse, but she does like this carrier because it's small and the strap fit great around her wrist.",4
"THERE ARE 2 DIFFERENT POUCHES

Motorola seems to have made 2 different versions of this pouch. I saw one at BestBuy and it had a hole on the bottom (where there is nothing on the razr phone) and I saw the same thing at Sam's club but it had a hole for the charger on the side, where it should be. The one I received had the hole on the wrong place but I kept it anyway... it fits the pink razr perfectly, its very cute, and durable... I love it. I gave it 4 stars just because of the charger whole... because you really don't know which one you are gonna get...",3
"Great for on the go!

This is the perfect little bag for your razor. It can attach to your handbag or schoolbag. There is a space for the speaker so you can hear your phone ring. It's cute. There was an odor to it when it arrived. I left it out overnight and it was fine.",3
"small cutie pink cell purse

The pink shell is well made.The interior has a soft grey velvet and will NOT scratch your V3 Razr phone. It also has detachable handles. Love it!",4
"DO NOT BUY THIS!

DO NOT BUY THIS CASE! It is NOT the right color, NOT leather, and NOT good! There is NOT a hole for the charger!! Every other case from a cellphone provider has a hole for the charger! YOU NEED A HOLE FOR THE CHARGER!! There is a hole in the back for the sounds. However, there is another hole randomly where there is NO charger...where there is on other phones. Also, there is no motorola symbols on the chain, like there usually is. This is NOT a case for the RAZR. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! IT IS A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY! Spend the extra $7 and buy a REAL CASE FOR A RAZR PHONE!!",0
"Perfect Accessory

I bought this primarily because it was the same color, but it has saved me so many times! This case protects my RAZR from my clumsiness. I haven't had any problems with the strap...",3
"Finally! A stylus that actually works perfectly on Palm Pre!

Had to purchase some less-than-optimal products before finding this gem. It is more expensive than the ones that were frustrating, difficult or impossible to use (hard or angled tips). I don't like fingerprints on my screen continuously and mostly use it for games that require a dragging motion where fingers can too easily capture unwanted areas, but it is nice to have less prints on the screen overall. This has a mushy tip that simulates the tip of the finger more accurately (in my experience after trying at least three or more other stylus products) and therefore gives more accurate results when dragging across the screen or simply pressing on the screen--and the best part--without fingerprints that continually have to be wiped off. It's second-best feature is that it cleverly fits snugly into the earphone jack on the top of the phone when not in use so it's less likely to become misplaced or lost and I don't have to rummage around trying to find it. One caution though: At first when inserted, the phone did not recognize it as using the jack, but after a few times I realized I was having trouble answering calls and couldn't understand why and it took me a couple of those experiences to figure out that the phone thought I was using the ear piece (when the stylus was inserted) instead of talking directly into the unit. Now I just pop the stylus up a little or pull it completely out when I receive a call and there's no problem. While I'm talking it can remain in the jack (just not pushed all the way in) or it loops around my finger, and once I complete the call, it's quickly back in place and ready to use again when I need it. Don't waste your money on other stylus products. This is the one to get (and the one you'd likely end up with if you've tried the others like I have and had less than optimal results). P.S. The others may work fine directly on the phone screen, but I have a screen protector and this one definitely works best even with the protector.",4
"Razr V3xx Holster

Razr V3xx slides in very easily - but the downside it that it slides out just as easily! You can neither swivel the phone nor bend down to pick something up without the phone sliding out the top. I am on my fourth holster for this phone - so far all do not prevent the phone from falling out the top.I had a Razr V3 and the swivel holster that looks like a triangle secures the phone at the top - the phone faces in and clips in and out easily. Holster was perfect but unfortunately they don't make this style for the V3xx.",0
"Useless

I hate this thing! It takes forever to connect to your phone - IF it connects at all! Going ""wireless"" was much more frustrating than having the wire attached to your phone. I wish I never bought it!",0
"Motorola Wireless Head Set

I really like this head set. My husband drives over the road and this makes it nice so we can talk.",4
"I love this product

I love this product. It matches my phone and the battery doesn't die out with me. Its convient to use cause I can't talk hands free in my car",4
"Good price, good functions

and clear audio. Only complaint from wife is that it does not fit as tight as she'd like.",3
"Cheap

I mean that in a quality sense. I bought it to match my pink phone. It's cheap, hardly ever works, and the phone button broke when I use it rarely to begin wth. Piece of junk, but you pay for it!",1
"Works fine so far

Works well, but didn't quite match my phone (Cingular pink). Would be nice if motorola had established names for their different colors. I have small ears and wear glasses, so the fit doesn't work perfectly, but if I balance it just right, it works great.",3
"Bad Bluetooth

I received the blooth and charged it for over 3 hours and when I use it the bluetooth cuts off on my conversations after five minutes.",1
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset - Magenta

I love this bluetooth headset. My only complaint is that's it's not really, Magenta. I have the Magenta Razr, and the bluetooth is lighter than my phone. I was looking for an exact match.",3
"THIS WENT PERFECT WITH MY PHONE

THIS WENT PERFECT WITH MY PHONE. SORRY FOR THE DELAY.",4
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset

Motorola H500 Bluetooth HeadsetSet up was easy on Moto RAZR. Just follow enclosed directions. Headset worked at 10-20 feet flawlessly. After that I started getting some dropping.Very happy with this item.",4
"Cool color! Works great!

I got this to match my pink Razr. After reading some customer reviews on this model I was worried about sound quality. Once I tried it for myself all my worries were put to rest. This headset is very easy to use right out of the package. The sound quality is very good for both incoming and outgoing calls. The headset is very comfortable after awhile I forgot I had it on. I like it!",3
"Best money I ever spent!

This was the best money I ever spent! The device is easy to use and with my new motorola razer cell phone I finally feel comfortable using my cell phone while driving. The instructions are easy to follow. The color is great and matches my phone. It is very comfortable on my ear and the sound quality is great. I would recommend this device to anyone.",4
"Great!

I bought this headset to match my Magenta Razr, it work's great, I have had people say I sound a little ""canny"" when I use it, and it is not the tightest fit against your ear, but not having to worry about being ticketed for talking on my mobile phone while driving is well worth those slight annoyance's. It's also come in very handy while working on my computer. I recommend!",4
"A+ headset

I love this headset. It goes so well with my pink razr and it works awesome! It only takes 2 hours to charge and the charge lasts a long time. It is so easy to use and set up. A wonderful purchase that I am very happy with.",4
"Great little device

I bought this headset for my daughter to go with her razr. She likes to multi task... like do homework and talk to her friends on the phone at the same time. With the help of the hands free headset she is able to be on the computer then run to her room for a book or whatever she needs. Homework gets done, she's happy, good grades, life is good. Motorola, thanks for a great product.",4
"really like this piece

I bought this earpiece as I work in the city and it is required. I have been very happy with it,the reception is fine, and I have not had anyone complain that they can't hear me. If there is one annoyance it is that after a while it bothers my ear, especially if I wear sunglasses.",3
"blue tooth headset

The blue tooth headset is great. I don't have to worry about where my phone is for up to 30 feet or so. It's worth it!",4
"Motorola H500

I have had complaints from people on the other end that it sounds like I'm far away from the phone when I am on my headset. The headset also falls off pretty easy. Other than those 2 things I am satisfied.",2
"good

My only complaint is that it has the tendancy to echo when the volume is turned up all of the way.",2
"Pleased with purchase...

I bought this for the novelty of it since I have the magenta razr; it works fine and is clear. The rubber does irritate my ear after awhile though.",3
"Junk

The fit of the headset is fine. But everyone I talked to said it was buzzing on their end. The sound on my end was fine but I had to return it because no one could stand the buzzing. Looks more red than pink in person.",1
"i LOVE it

it is perfect, this isnt the exact color of course, its a duller pink, but it works just as described and was fast shipped",4
"Never received a credit on merchandise return

When I received the Bluetooth Wireless Headset, I connected it and it did not work. I brought it to a Verizon store and they could not get it to work either. I returned the item and was told they would give me back a credit on my Amazon account and I never received the credit. It is now eight months later and they don't even respond to my emails to them. Never buy anything from them.",0
"MoDiva

Iam extremly happy with not just this product but iam so very happy with the services from Amazon. I had ordered the same items from another company on the 14 of August and was told i would have my items 1 to 2 days, so i ordered from amazon on the 18 of August and recieved my items on the 19th, the very next day. I did not receive my items from the other company (which im not going to name names) until Thursday the 20th. I will never order from them again, I will just stick with Amazon, they are the greatest.",4
"Purchased two and neither one worked

I purchased this headset from a local retailer because it was on sale. It looked nice but wasn't the most comfortable headset on the market. It's bulky and heavier than most of the newer models. I tried to use it and I could hear just fine but nobody could hear me. Everyone would tell me that it was so muffled and distorted that they could hardly understand a word that I said. So I figured I just purchased a bad one and exchanged it for a new one. I had the exact same problem with the new one plus there was a very loud and annoying buzzing noise in my ear. I absolutely wouldn't suggest this headset to anyone.",0
"Sound quality good

The sound quality is good for the Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset. My one complaint is that the curved ear hook is not adjustable. If you tilt your head the earpiece hangs away from your ear with risk of falling off. It can be altered to accommodate either the right or left ear.",2
"Had mine for 2 years

Works great if you're just a casual talker. It's hard to hear in loud or windy conditions, though (but I think most headsets are). My headset worked great for 2 years until I accidently dropped it in the toilet... so I just bought another H500 (blue).",4
"Hot pink bluetooth

I love the color and the price is great considering the average time before they break, hahaha! When my last one exactly like this, ($60) broke I skipped buying a new one until the state of California started enforcing that new law. Thanks so much!!",4
"Just ok

For the most part I am happy with this headset. It's very comfortable to wear, even for extended periods of time. It is also very simple to use. It sometimes cuts out though throughout use making conversations difficult at times. I guess you get what you pay for though considering this is one of the cheaper models.",2
"great

I like the motorola bluetooth headset. It matches perfectly with my phone. The clarity is good. I would recommend this product to others.",3
"Excellent bluetooth device

This is a wonderful headset - I love it. It is so much better than my old Jabra headset (yes, it was bluetooth). This one works so well that I use it for more than just when I'm driving. I can work around the house while on my bluetooth. I initally bought a blue one at Best Buy, then came home and looked at them online at Amazon. I'm so glad that I ordered this Magenta one and took the other one back. I like to have something unique!",4
"Doesn't feel right

I am returning this item because it does not feel secure on my ear. The reception on it works pretty good, however I can not stand the constant feeling that it is going to fall off from my head.",1
"Great Bluetooth Device

After looking at a bunch of different bluetooth headsets and already having one that just didn't work with many of my bluetooth devices, I settled on this one. I am very pleased. I mainly purchased it so it would match my Magenta RAZR cell phone, but was pleasently suprised how well it works. I get great reception and so far haven't had anyone complain about not being able to hear me. My only complaint is the voice recording for calling people in your phone book via saying their name doesn't always work. I usually have to say the name a couple times and maybe 1 out of 3 times does it get what I'm saying. Other than that, it's a great device!!",3
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth

I was quite disappointed with the purchase for two main reasons. For one thing, the device goes to a ""stand-by"" mode after a few minutes of inactivity. If your phone rings, you need to manually turn on the headset, wait until the head set sees your phone and starts ringing, then you can answer...if you have a potential client on the other line, trying to contact you, you'll lose him four times out of five. The second thing I'm not happy about is the quality of the transmission. People can barely hear me, or my voice breaks up very badly (even when I have perfect reception with my phone). If you need a head set to work with, I'd highly recommend you NOT to buy this particular model...",0
"I love my bluetooth!

I'm very happy with my purchase. I hear very clearly using my bluetooth. It's easy to use and easy to install. I just wish it matched my phone!!!!",3
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset

Volume seems fine to me. Product works well, great battery life.",4
"OK, Shipment

My bluetooth was shiped to me on time but I was disapointed that it did not come with an instruction booklet.",2
"decent headset

my friend bought this for her pink razr. she likes it but says its not that loud sometimes. It came quickly in the mail too.",3
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset

I purchased the Motorola H599 Bluetooth Headset as a replacement This is my second Motorola H599 Bluetooth Headset. I lost the first Bluetooth. I was very happy with my H599 Bluetooth that I purchased from Cingular and lost. It matched my cell phone and the quality was good. The Bluetooth that I purchased from Amazon does not match my cell phone and is darker in color than the cell phone I own. The off color does not bother me. I am having a problem getting people to hear me when I talk. I ususlly end up shouting. I was considering to either exchanging the Bluetooth or returning it and going to Cingular. At this point I don't mind paying a little more from Cingular.",2
"Adorable but cuts in and out...

Disconnects often. I have a brand new Audiovox 6700, so the issue could easily be with it, but I am unable to pair them for longer than an hour w/o the bluetooth connection dropping.I can't tell you how many times I've thought it was connected, answered the phone, only to find the headset/phone connection had broken and the person on my phone couldn't hear me and I couldn't hear them.Frustrating. I'm taking it back to see if it's the phone or the headset.",1
"Works a treat

Easy to use. Push one button to receive a call or place one (voice).The only ""issue"" I have with the thing is that it is not documented (that I could find) that it will ""chirp"" in your ear every half minute or so, if there is no signal for the phone. This may well be a feature of the phone (Razr) not the headset. But when I first got mine, I thought the thing was broke.Very clear, very understandable.I give it great marks for comfort and ease of use.",4
"You can't go far with this one...

I really like the color. However, it becomes not clear when you leave your cell phone -- you can't go far (only a few feet)... I have to hold the phone while wearing this earset in order to receive clear voice from the other party.",2
"my first bluetooth

Works Great! Had a little trouble trying to figure out how to get it to sync with my phone, but there was a website listed on the instructions,and i got it to work in no time!",4
"GREAT PRODUCT

The bluetooth headset that I purchased woks just great several people have asked me where did I purchase it from i told them Amazon for a good price. The clarity is good and it is comfortable behind the ear. I thinking about purchasing one more for my Husband. Go ahead buy you won't regret it TRUST ME!",4
"Love it!

This is the greatest headset not only because it works perfectly and is simple to use, but because of the awesome pink color! :-) It comes with simple instructions on how to sync it with your phone which took about two minutes at most. As a mom of three I was looking for anyway to make my life more simple and this bluetooth has done the job. I can take the kids to the park, run errands, go for walks and have my hands free while making calls. Ideal!If I had to find something negative about it -- it would only be that when using the bluetooth outdoors I've had problems with people not being able to hear me clearly due to it easily picking up the sound of wind. But overall I love it!",4
"No complaints

After reading the instructions, it was fairly easy to set up but did require a 2nd attempt. Although others have complained about the volume, I have not noticed that to be an issue. I love the bright pink color too. I was a bit worried about how it would fit, but it's just fine. I'd definitely recommend this product.",4
"Perfect for the Price

Works just fine for me. I hate driving & trying to hold a tiny cell, so this solves my problem. The battery stays charged forever. No static. The description stated magenta, but it isn't; it's light red. No big deal, but I wanted magenta.",3
"Headset turns itself on!

I liked the look of the headset because it matched my phone. However, the unit turns itself on when it is in my purse and will occasionally dial the last number I dialed in the phone while in my purse. The sound volume is poor unless surroundings are quiet and I usually want to use it when I'm in my car. I will go with a plantronics even though it doesn't look as good.",1
"Bad, bad!

The two pluses to this product are its cuteness (including the nice vivid color) and its price.However, even at max volume I couldn't hear what people were saying. And also, it feels like it is going to fall off my ear. I did some tests, flopping my head around fairly vigorously, and it did not fall off, but it constantly felt like it was going to.I'm exchanging it for the Plantronics 510 which looks a bit dorkier, but has 4.5 stars after 1100+ reviews.",1
"Mediocre product

Everything about this product is just mediocre. The color does not match the magenta phone as it should. It doesn't sit well on your ear and if you bend over, it falls off. The loudest volume setting is so quiet that you have to press the headset tightly to your ear to be able to hear if you're in the car (although if you are anywhere but the car, it seems to be loud enough). Additionally, the battery really doesn't last very long; it has to be charged every night. I wanted a headset that would match my phone, but if I had it to do over, I would have purchased a better product and not been so vain about the color.",2
"motorola h500 magenta headset

I ordered two magenta color H-500 sets and got two pink ones Im so mad they did not send what they advertise as magenta!!!!",0
"Motorola H500 Bluetooth

I don't like the fit with this earpiece. It falls all the time.",1
"Good battery life...weak sound volume

This is second unit i've owned (lost first). Impressed by battery life, but sound volume is inadequate unless surroundings are quiet. Will replace if I can learn about a unit with more volume. Sync with BlackBerry is simple but can sometimes take multiple tries. Syncs reliably once you wait 20 or so seconds, and found sync usually fails if attempted too quickly. Frustrating. Find another product. Update II: Now replaced withAliph Jawbone Noise Shield Bluetooth Headset, and see my other review",2
"Bluetooth Review

The product works well and is easy to wear. The only complaint I have is that the volume does not go up high enough to compensate for road noice at times. Otherwise, I am very happy w/ it and would recommend it highly.",3
"BlueTooth Cavity

I was not impressed by this product. It does not fit snuggly to the ear, but flops around on your ear looking cumbersome and ""dorky"". I cannot use it as it does not communicate with my phone well, and keeps asking me to reset a password which I don't even have anymore. I am sorry I made this purchase.",1
"Bad Reception

I have to tell you, I bought this headset because I missed my Nokia phone and headset combo (I switched to a Samsung). But I bought this in October, and have only used it about 3 times! It sounded great to me, but the person on the other end (3 different people) all told me it sounded very static-y. And these are the 3 people I speak to most! So the headset has been at the bottom of my purse since last November! It was charged, it was paired with my phone, so I know it was not user error. I've heard a lot of similar complaints by others who have had the same headset. I would not buy this item again.",0
"Not that great....

I mainly got this headset because it matches my pink razr phone. The voice quality is good, but it does not stay on my ear!!! It keeps slipping off, and if I do manage to keep it on, it pokes the back of my ear. Also, the signal hasn't been great sometimes even though I'm right next to my phone. My advice: see what else is out there!",1
"This headset does NOT work well at all

I purchased this headset for two reasons: it was a good brand (Motorola) and it matched the color I want. I bought it for Christmas and was very excited. However, after charging it up and started using it I noticed a number of problems. Fist and most important - every single call of mine sounded so fuzzy that no one could be understood on either side. This is kind of an issue when you are trying to have a phone call!!!! I t also takes a good 5-10 seconds to answer the phone with the headset after you hit the button. By then the person has been saying ""hello? hello?"" the whole time.Anyway - I would ditch the Motorola brand because I have tried others (jabra and more) and they work AWESOME.",0
"I received a defective piece of junk

I got this bluetooth earpiece for my wife to replace her old one that broke. I received the package pretty quickly but as soon as I plugged it in to charge it nothing. Dead on arrival. DOA!!! I would be wary to buy from this seller ever again.",0
"Motorola Bluetooth

I received this item in a timely manner. It is as described as far as looks go. I've used the Motorola H500 for years. I've worn out three or four of them. I find them the most comfortable of bluetooths. But this one must be a dud. It is so hard to hear on it, even turned up to the max. It doesn't always connect as it should. I'm really disappointed in it, and will have to look for a new brand that I like.",1
"Bad earpiece

I purchased this bluetooth along with another style for my husband. His unit came with 4 different ear attachments so that he could customize the fit of his bluetooth. This unit only has the one built in ear clip. When you try to make it fit more snug all it does is push farther away from your mouth. I have long hair and this makes using the unit difficult as well as the hair interferes since the unit is angled away from my face.",1
"Beware!

This is a good, cool looking product, but make sure you have the right phone!!! There is more than one Virgin Mobile phone, and this faceplate doesn't fit on both of them...just make sure you have the right one...",2
"cell phone plate

i have the phone and the plates are really boring so i thought i'd buy this plate. I liked the design, red is my favorite color. The only disadvantage is that is is simi hard to get on. It only took my a minute but i would have liked it to go faster. overall:4.5 stars",4
"this is a great deal

IF YOU HAVE THIS LG CU500 THIS IS THE BEST DEAL. I WAS A LIITLE SKEPTICAL AT FIRST,BUT WHEN I GOT THIS IN THE MAIL,I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH IT.",4
"It is what it is

Works well in our phone. Bottom line like other reviewers have written, if you get more than a year out of it feel lucky. Nice to get combo set for same price as just battery alone. Amazon again had best value & I shopped internet.",3
"LG CU500 Value COmbo

This is exactly what I needed to update my phone and replace a broken recharger. The price is fantastic and now I have the parts to keep my phone working for much longer. Great Package!",4
"Not as good as I had thought

Bought this battery to replace the original LG one that does not hold more than a day. But this one does not perform much better either. It holds charge only for 2-3 days if you don't use it. if you enable bluetooth, then it will be gone in a day.",1
"lgcu500 battery

Excellent product and very reasonable price. Will buy the same product again if needed and will recommend to friends.",4
"bummer

the new battery doesn't hold a charge any longer than the dead one i was trying to replace.",0
"Great functionality but waste

This is my first blue tooth headset. Head set looks great!! Small yet stylish, great sound quality. But the biggest problem is, it doesnt fit in your ear and the so called ear hook stays way above your ear. The multifunctional button lies on the top of the head set and I press the this button every time i try to adjust the position of the headset during a call and the call ends. This is so embarassing and also my ears hurt if I try to push the ear plug into my ear. Please dont buy it.",0
"Defective Item

The item arrived on time and looks like the photo. However, the bluetooth that I received was defective and did not work.",0
"Bluetooth

The product cam ein odd pckagse but shipping was way fast, Sounds quality is absolutely great and very comfortable, but the mic sucks, It hears everything int he background except you",2
"I LIVE BY THIS BLUETOOTH

I don't know about you, but with some bluetooth's i have a real problem with those earhooks, etc. for me, this bluetooth is perfect, i have broken one, lost one, and still come back to buy the exact same one. What I do, and this works great, once I get it, i strip it down to the bone, take off the earhook, even the rubber guard around the earpiece. This makes it fit perfectly in my ear and I can walk around with it on all day and not even know it's there. For the price, this is the best bluetooth to me, even better than newer pricier ones. I would recommend it to anyone who has a problem with other bluetooth's because of the earhooks and it not fitting properly on your ear.",4
"Cheap, uncomfortable, earloop will break!!!

I have had this unit for over half a year. Sound quality is actually ok, but thats where the positive characteristics end. Only one size of earloop comes with the unit, for me it was too large, just hovering over my ear. Its very flimsy and broke off after 3 months. The earpad itself is not soft enough and prolonged wear is painful. The worst part is that the rubber earpad tends to snag on clothing and come off the unit. If you don't find it, too bad, as again the unit comes with one earpad only.I would not recommend this to anyone.",1
"Headset

This is actually much better than what would be expected for the pricing. The earloop is actually somewhat bendable to reshape part of it, but not the entire loop...just the lower half. And the earpiece part is smaller, and the actual ear portion fits inside your ear. It also has very good clarity in the connection (no crackling), and the talk time is very good (I think about 6 hours). Of course, in a car, it is still noisy to the person on the other end (which will always be the case for bluetooth headsets that are not upper end, military grade). I personally just needed it to be a little more feasible to carry around in my pocket, and for the earloop to be more conforming or shaped to my ear.",3
"htc aria boxwave holster very nice

I'd been purchased 2 or 3 dollar Hong Kong versions for a year or so and got frustrated at them breaking so easily (you get what you pay for). So I got the boxwave and it's substantially stronger than the cheapos with a very positive lockup. It's also designed to be placed face in to protect the screen whereas the others were not. Great belt clasp as well.",3
"DOES NOT WORK

This charger - though the number is the number of my phone - did not work - the jack to the phone is not the same. Not sure I can even get money back - probably not. I'll avoid buying accessories via Amazon in the future and buy direct from the OEM in the future.",0
"cheap enough

you cant beat the price, it serves its purpose. I am not too crazy about the belt hook, its too bulky.",3
"Fine phone with a few tiny problems...

This phone met almost all of the qualifications that I wanted: it isn't a flip phone, it's color with games, the buttons are easy to push, etc... but the problem is that IT CALLS 911 WHEN IT IS LOCKED IN MY POCKET!!! I have complained to T-mobile and they said that other people have had this problem and that they won't replace the phone, that I should just ""be more careful."" There is no way to turn this function off, it is an emergency feature built into the phone. I call the police several times a week and I assume that this bothers them as much as it bothers me. Besides that I have few complaints with the phone... you can't read the time when it's locked without unlocking it, but the signal is fine and it does what it says it can.",2
"A nice phone with some serious flaws

The positives:Beautiful, detailed color screen. Stylish design (nicer looking than Nokia or Motorola phones IMHO). Menus are relatively intuitive. Battery life is good (three days if I don't talk much, two days if I do). Small and rugged. The numbers don't wear off easily.Now, the negatives:It's not very responsive to the unlock button. You have to push a two-button sequence to unlock, and you often have to do it several times before it will listen.It calls 911 all by itself, when the keypad is locked. This is because, as a security feature, they figured you still should be able to call 911 when the keypad is locked. However, it does this by filtering out all keypresses until it sees a 9-1-1 in sequence, then ignores everything after that. This liberal policy means it can easily happen when you're taking it out of your pocket. It asks for confirmation, but sometimes THAT button gets hit by accident, too. Seems unlikely, but it's completed the call to 911 maybe once every month or so.The sound cuts out on the speaker when the sound on the microphone reaches a certain level. This means if it's windy, or you're driving (naughty naughty), it'll cut out the sound, so you can't hear the other person, or their voice mail system, very well.",2
"Good phone, good to replace R225....not impressive though.

Ok, this looks like a decent phone, certainly a good replacement for the R225, for those out there that wish to use their old accessories with this phone. A few comments...First, the positives. Good options, menu is intuitive, color screen is bright and well laid out, good features. Nothing particulary spectacular, but good for the money. The earphone input has been redesigned so now using the earpiece does not kill your phone (R225)...A huge improvement. The accessories it comes with are also improved, though they are tan...a little odd.Second, the negatives. There are only really two I could find. You can no longer apply individual ring tones to phone numbers...now it is done through a group system, which is a bit limiting and overcomplicated. The old system on the R225 was better. The next big problem is the screen contrast when the backlight is off. It is almost black, and not only is there no option to keep the backlight on at all times, there is no contrast control for the regular screen....only the backlit contrast is adjustable. This is a big problem. You will need to activate the backlight to see anything.Overall a good phone with decent features...There is limited messaging and browsing, but no camera, though if you are looking at this phone you probably don't need one. If you need a replacement for your aging R225, this is a good choice.And yes, all accessories for the R225 work for the C225 EXCEPT the earpiece. That means chargers, batteries, desktop chargers, etc. Get a new earpiece or take the one in the package and you are set.",3
"regarding international travel

i travel for a living & this phone was suggested (& cheap to boot). sure enough, it works like a champ all over the world. great reception, calling the usa is a breeze & texting works every time.",4
"DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY

i bought this and within two weeks i had dropped calls and tons of static, i was coming from a nokia 3595 and that phone was better then this one. i went back to tmobile and they just gave me the same one all over again, geuss what, same thing all over again, ive had it with this phone!",1
"IT CALLS THE POLICE ONCE A DAY BY ITS SELF

This phone calls the police all the time....one entry says once a month; more like 3 times a week. The local police department has threatend to press charges. I am currently working with samsung to get a phone upgrade....I went strait to Samsung and they told me to get bent and that it was a requested feature by T-mobile who told me to contact Samsung......",0
"Piece of Junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This phone is a piece of junk!!!!!!!! The battery life is short, the reception is terrible, and the phone freezes. On top of that, T-Mobile has the worst customer service. Never buy this phone or any phone with T-Mobile! They rip you off!!!!!!!!!!",0
"Look Elsewhere

The only advantages to this phone is that it is cute and quad-band. It cuts out all the time, even when you have full service. It cuts out for no reason. Ive had this phone for 6 months and as each month goes by the ear speaker is getting worse and worse. I can hardly hear anything now. I am forced to use an earpiece or the speaker. I love motorola phones but the v551 is sadly a disappointment. definitely look elsewhere!",1
"Awful phone

I first got an LG phone, that was much better than this piece of junk. I was having major problems with service, dropped calls, weak signal, etc so Cingular told me it was the phone (not true) and had me 'upgrade' to the V551 instead. What a mistake that was, and they wouldnt take it back. I'm on my third now, and every one has had a charging issue as I'm sure others have stated. It also has a mind of its own and randomly turns on and off when it feels the urge. The signal bounces around like a pogo stick at times, and the sound quality and volume sucks especially with an earpiece or bluetooth. My wife's cheapo Samsung is 100x better and has none of these issues. The menus are difficult to navigate and the way the phone fights you and randomly pauses and crashes and shuts on and off reminds me of Windows. I even told that to a Motorola designer who so happens to design their phones and his lack of response only confirms my suspicion.I will never buy another Motorola product after owning this phone.",0
"Piece of Junk

MANY problems with this phone; low to zero volume (varies by call) is the biggest problem and is well documented in these other reviews, so I won't go into much detail. Speakerphone works OK, but the problem is that I usually I HAVE to use it, because it's the only way I can hear the other person. The actual design of the phone is not bad; it's just that it's put together like junk -- it seems as if, instead of spending 30 cents on the parts, they spent 20 cents. Insane. The other problem is the design of the charger, which is prone to stop working after a few uses unless you bend it (to the left, in my case) and keep it pulled that way while it's charging. I agree with the person who said they would never but a Motorola product OR their stock, but I would go a step further and consider selling the stock short. Do NOT buy this phone or any phone by Motorola.",0
"a deficient unit

I bought this phone from an independent AT$T dealer as a replacement phone on July 28, 2007. My phone was the third tested in a store: the first two did not even recognize the sim card. After a couple of days of constant charging and recharging, I found out that the battery holds only for a couple of hours and the indicator jumps from 6 to 4 to 2 at its own ""will."" I contacted AT&T;, and the rep told me that I had to go to the AT&T; company store and exchange it. At the store, they said that they could not help me, so I had to send it the company. I found out through Motorola that my phone's warranty had expired in February of 2006, which means that the store was selling used items as new ones (I checked s/n numbers of the first two phones at Motorola's website and their warranties had expired as well). AT&T; customer service rep, who I asked to investigate the issue said they did not even have people who would work on those types of investigation. She was trying to convince me that it was up to the dealers what kind of phones to sell. Ridiculous, isn't it?I would advise everyone not to buy phones from the so-called authorized dealers, because you would be paying for a new phone without knowing what you are getting. Later AT&T; will exchange the phone for another one, but they have a right to give you a refurbished model with a short warranty.I would also like to warn everyone that AT&T; wireless customer service is the worst I have ever encountered. People in a replacement unit in New Mexico speak English with such heavy accents that it is a real torture to discuss service issues with them. When my contract expires, I will definitely switch to a different carrier.",0
"Charger doesn't work and I can't hear without speaker phone

After using this phone for about a year, the volume on it stopped working. I can't hear people talking to me unless I put them on speakerphone or use a headset. I took it to my Cingular store and they said that it was a common problem with this phone and the phone would have to be replaced. I thought that was terribly convenient for them.Also, one of our chargers (we have two of these phones) stopped working a long time ago. My husband and I are now separated and it looks like I got stuck with the charger that doesn't work. You used to be able to twist it a bit to get it going, but now that doesn't work either. So it looks like I'll be getting a new phone, but it's not going to be from Cingular or Motorola since they can't build a simple phone that works with a charger that actually charges. This isn't rocket science here. Cell phones have been around for a while now. You'd think the technology wouldn't be that complicated.Basically, Cingular and Motorola want to be certain that you purchase a new phone every single year so they develop phones that automatically break down after a year of use. Smart company.",0
"Great phone.

I've had this phone for 2 years and it has served me well. It was my first cell phone and has proven to be very durable based on the countless times I accidentally dropped it. All it did was bounce around. The features are good - camera, speaker phone, video, and messaging. I've recently upgraded from this phone and went with another brand, but this was simply because I wanted something different and nothing at all to do with this phone. This phone is good. And I would recommend it.",4
"I still miss this phone!

This was a really great phone for me.. until the earpiece went bad. I had to use speaker phone all the time. The Cingular reps just threw up their hands and pointed to my contract. But, I had the phone for over 2 years, and it went through a beating with me, (dropped a couple times on concrete) so I forgive it. It is very easy to use, and in case you didn't know, the functions and layout are very similar to the Razr. If you like this layout but don't like the Razr's styling, this is an alternative. Honestly, if the earpiece hadn't broken, I probably would have kept it even though the camera is barely average quality and the internet connection is slow. This design is several years old, so keep that in mind too. If I had to make the decision over again, I still would have gotten this phone. Besides the earpiece problem, it was very solid, dependable and well built. Since I gave up using this phone, there have been nothing but problems with the replacements I have had, so now I miss the reliability of this one, even if it is behind the times as far as features.",4
"Ear piece goes bad

The ear piece on this phone goes bad. I had a V400 and the ear piece went bad. They replaced it 4 times then cingular gave me the V551 and i had to get that replace once and then the warranty ended and the ear piece failed again. I absolutely do not recommend this phone or other motorola's.",0
"Good Phone for the Price

This is my second motorola phone; the first lasted about a year and a half, and I've had this one for about a year a 4 months. It's very durable, and has been dropped and thrown and bounced around countless times, with no ill effect. I do have a bodyglove case for it, which I'm sure affords some protection, but I have to give some of the credit to the phone.As for the people who say this phone won't let them call certian numbers, or won't accept calls (tells callers that the number is unavailable/doesn't exist) - I know this was a problem that Cingular had in some areas of the country. I called them about it several months ago (I was having the same problem) and they said they were aware of it and were working to fix it. I haven't had that problem again since then, so I would say it's a problem with the service, not the phone.The volume is a little low sometimes, but it's still definitely easy to hear in quiet places, and, while it's difficult to hear in noisy places, so is any other phone. The speakerphone and camera are great; the video is really cool because it doesn't have a time length like the video feature on many other phones, so you're not restricted to 15 seconds of video at a time.All in all, a very good phone - I'll definitely go for another Motorola when I upgrade this phone!",3
"Works great so far...

I'm keeping my fingers crossed because I've got another year on my contract with Cingular, but so far, after a whole year+ of use, I haven't had any problems with this phone. I love the bright screen and large key pad. Also, the bluetooth is fabulous - I don't have to pay to email my pictures to myself or anyone else because I can just send them straight to my computer via bluetooth! I also love the bluetooth because it allows me to create my ringtones - which once again saves me from having to pay for them. Plus, I get the exact clip I want from any song I want, so it's a win, win situation. The menus are fairly user friendly, and I've had no problem customizing my phone.The downsides to the phone (and the reasons for only 4 stars) are:1) The earpiece volume isn't very loud, so it's almost impossible to hear in crowded, noisy places. I'm used to this, though, because my last phone (Samsung s105) was also this way, so it didn't bother me as much as it seems to bother some of the other reviewers.2) The camera picture quality isn't the best, but it's good for taking impromptu pics when you don't have another, better camera handy.Hopefully this phone will last... I plan on keeping it until it dies!",3
"This is a so-so phone

I bought this phone in replacement of my lost v400, I was really excited about this new model I got, however, not everything's perfect, I'd like to share with my thought with whoever will buy this phone, but again, the choice is yours :)(...)the good1. good battery2. SUPERB DISPLAY, there are 3 themes came with the phone, nice and pretty3. you can take videos4. good reception, headset and speakerphone works great(...)the bad1. camera quality is SURPRISINGLY low, my old v400 took better picture than v551 :(, for example, when you switch your phone to night view in the dark, it will start picking up any brightness(such as street lamp) and that one single light source will WASH OUT the entire picture completely, very disappointed2. I wish they have better design for the look of the phone(outside)3. polyphonic ringtone is great, but you can't hear it too well even if you turn it to loud mode(unless you set your ring to be ""siren"" or ""continental"", those are pretty loud)4. the video file you took will be in '3gp' format, which I have no idea what kind of software can play it if I transfer it onto my pc, I guess it can only be view on the phone(...)I hope these comments help!*answer to the question from below, you move your cursor to the time you want to edit, below the screen you'll see ""disable"" click on that to disable/enable the alarm clock, if you want to edit it, simply click on the stript bar(the bottom with 3 horizontal line) and choose ""edit"", you should be able to edit your time...good luck, if any more question, feel free to e-mail me",2
"Dont buy Motorola V551 from Cingular. Period.

This is my personal experience. May be it is just me with these problems. I have bought this phone in March 2005. It worked OK for 30 days. After 30 days there were problems.* I was not able to disconnect the calls, sometimes I had to pull out the battery to disconnect the call.* Some of the keys especially '*' and '#' keys were not functioning, I had to apply very high pressure.* When I am on a conference after about 10 minutes, people were not able to hear me. The line was still connected though.* I could never get the bluetooth working.* Worst of all Charging this phone was a big head ache. It took 10 -15 minutes to ensure that the battery is charging ... may be some sort of loose contact, many of my friends also have the EXACT same problem in charging.Then I called Cingular and they have replaced it with a new phone (same model, I hoped this one would work). It worked fine from April - September. Then suddenly one day the same problems mentioned above have started. Finally after being patient for a month, I have replaced the phone again.The third phone was even worse(Same model again, my mistake, I should have replaced it with a different phone after 2 bad experiences). It did not work even for one day. There was no signal at any time. When some one called me It gave s a wierd message 'Please enter the mail box number of the person you are calling'. I was not able to take or make calls. That is when I decided to replace the phone with a different model. I finally settled for a Razor. I am hoping this works fine!!!",0
"THE BEST PHONE

I've had my Motorola V551 for the 2 years I've been with Cingular. I'm now due an upgrade, but I'm having trouble finding a phone that is better than this one! I'm trying to be smart and read reviews for any phones I'm considering, but there's always something about each and every one that I look at that turns me off from them. I keep comparing the features to that of my phone, and none so far are worth me parting with, what I think, is the perfect phone!I'm not so high-tech, but I know what I like: flip-style phone with camera, video, Bluetooth, Text messaging, and internet. This phone has all that. Sure, I'd like to have a phone in a cool, new color (like the maroon razr), but I'm not willing to give that much for it when it sounds like a lot of disappointed people aren't that impressed with it.Like the old saying goes, ""Why fix something that isn't broken?""",4
"Not bad

I bought this phone Feb '05 and for just over a year, it worked beautifully. I had owned 3 different Nokia non-flip phones before switching to Motorola.I don't use the phone too often, maybe 100 minutes per month. The camera works very well, I got some high quality shots. I found that I was able to navigate my way through the menus very well.It's pretty sturdy, I've dropped it about a handful of times and had no ill-effects.Over the last couple of months, though, I've noticed that it doesn't always want to charge and now I can't use the phone without using the speakerphone. The hearing part seems like it's stuck on the quiet setting, I can barely hear in my quiet office. And then the two speaker thingys you use for the speakerphone are on opposite sides so you have to keep turning the phone to have a quality conversation.The screen might be on the small side.I wasn't thrilled with the instruction manual. It was huge (half might have been in Spanish) and it just seemed to me that its intent was to teach you how to take pictures and download ringtones. It didn't really say what the button on the right side is for. (I still don't)I also had a few problems charging it but not many. A friend with the same phone had to develop a system to get his to charge which included wrapping the cord around the phone and only charging once it was down to two bars and not later.I was very happy with this phone until the sound died.",3
"Not bad at all !

Our household uses two of these phones - one local and one that travels around the country. We've had both for a year and a half, and have never had a problem with them.Nice weight, easy-to-use features, keypad large enough for larger fingers.Have used a variety of headsets with this phone, and the phone worked great with all of them (the problems we had were with the headset, not the phone).Camera takes some decent pics. Vibrate feature - unlike other phones - is strong enough to actually feel it.Have never had a problem with reception... even with one antenna bar, you can still manage to hang onto the call.The only problem we've ever had (other than the various headsets) was with the wireless service. My previous Motorola lasted over 10 years. I hope these last at least half that long. I'm sure they will.All in all, a pretty decent phone for the money!",3
"HEL* in phone form

This phone is a p.o.s. It crashes randomly leaving you with a white screen and a static sound that will deafen you if youre having a conversation. the camera phone quality is horrid the video isnt great either ive had one of these for about a year now and i have had nothing but trouble since day one ive had 3 replacement phones so i know it wasnt just a faulty one and just today my v551 has apparently lost all power to the screen so open or closed i cant see anything so no txt messages no phonebook no games no pictures no nothing if you have this phone already i feel your pain, if you havent gotten it and are considering it STOP IT!",0
"Unhappy with the selection

Cingular selection of phones is very limited. I chose the Motorola V551 phone and hate it. I bought it primarily as a telephone and find that it has very bad reception and a very slow keypad. It can't keep up with my fingers and often leaves me somewhere in the menus I didn't plan on.",0
"v551

this phone is... well... a lot of things. first of all i own it and i at first was not pleased. im on my second phone already as the first one broke very soon after purchase.pros: better display than any other phone, excellent ringtones, nice noud speakerphone.cons: the earpiece on my first phone died. no reason at all.",3
"Don't buy it

I've had this phone for more than a year now and finally broke down and replaced it. I am writing from my own experiences and that of my friends who also own it. On average, I was able to get less than 24 hours standy-by time (that's right, without talking at all). The bluetooth is flaky and cuts out often. The charger connection is fairly delicate and sometimes falls out. Really, the only redeeming value of the phone is it's terrific display. I got the phone for $50 and still felt that I got ripped off by this phone. Just don't buy it.",0
"Frustrating

I've had this phone for a little over a year. I loved it when I first got it, but it was all downhill after a few months. Battery never lasts more than 12 hours(thats without any talk time), dosen't recognize when its charging most of the time, outside cover is cracked, the actual phone part does not work at all anymore. Its hard to get good reception on it and it drops all of my calls. I've not been able to use anything but speakerphone since july. First it was just low volume, then it quit completely. I know at least 6 people with this phone who have the same or at least similar problems. I've taken good care of my phone, never dropped it or anything, and yet its worse than phones I've had in the past that were 2+ years old and had been dropped, etc. My cell company also will not let me upgrade, so I think any day now I may just throw my phone out of my car on the freeway.",0
"My first motorola

I have had so many cell phones but have stayed with the same carrier (Cingular, which is great), but this one is the best. My last phone was a Sony Ericsson T226, the worst phone ever, so coming from there to this phone is quite the upgrade. As many have mentioned, the video quality is not that great, but what do you expect from a phone? I am very satisfied. I use the camera a lot more than I expected and there is quite a bit of storage. The game-yes just one-is just a demo and it sucks, but you can easily buy the full thing or another one, I'm just cheap. The phone book is a little irritating in that my names are there about 3 or 4 times depending on how many numbers I have for that one person. I tried scrolling down to ""more"" when adding names but they are still listed more than once. But the categories are great and very useful. I love the bluetooth capability too, I plan on buying the HP photosmart 475 printer with the adapter so I can wirelessly print my phone's pictures-sooooo cool! The surface of the phone is quite fragile, though. I wear mine on a belt clip and I tend to walk too closely to walls I guess because I get a new scratch it seems weekly, but while it was still all new and shiny, it was very sharp looking. Overall, a great phone for the everyday user who knows how to read a manual. Hope this was helpful.",3
"Worst phone ever

Has a short battery life. If not being used, two days, otherwise shorter.The menu navigation is difficult and non-intuitive.The phone camera picture quality is poor and you need additional network services to move pictures off the phone. More money.The phone has buttons on the outside that can change the ring style. So while it sits in your pocket it can change to silent mode or vise versa. Very annoying.By the time I realized how poor this phone was I was well over my 30 day trial. Now I'm stuck with this lemon for two years. :(",0
"Recurring sound problems

I bought a new V551 in March of 2005. Over the months, it got harder and harder to hear the person calling me. By August, it was impossible for most of the calls I received. Cingular shipped me a refurbished replacement, but that phone developed the same problem in the three weeks asfter it arrived.Buy something else.",0
"Disappointing on all fronts

Battery life is limited, one day maximum (and that's without the camera use or any other non-phone item.) Talk time will cut into that as well, so forget about the projected 7 hours/7 days talking/standby time. Motorola has already replaced the battery to no avail. Next route is a distance Motorola service center. One of the helpful sales persons told me that there had been problems with this phone, along these lines, but you can probably do better with an entirely different phone. I appreciated the generally helpful service lines, but if the phone doesn't work right in the first place, what's the use? Seriously consider another phone from Motorola and/or an entirely different brand unless you are a glutton for punishment.",0
"Great Phone, I Love It!

I just got my first cell (the mororola v551) a few weeks ago. So far it's a great phone. Here are the pros and cons:Pros: Excellent sound qualityCamera is greatEasy to useGreat serviceExtremely long battery lifeCool ringtonesCons: Vidio is OK, I don't really know how it worksSpeaker a little blurrySome Cool Features: You can set the ring to ring & vibrate ;You can type in a memo alarm, set it to what time you want it to ring, pick a ring, and then at the time that you set it to ring, it will ring and say the memo that you typed in on the front screenTips: For the first few times that you charge it, wait until the battery runs completely out, then charge it. Or else the battery will always have a short life.",3
"I LOVE MY V551

I bought this phone after taking my v220 back to the store the same day I bought it. This is a great phone. It isn't flemsy like some of the phones out there now. The picture quality is excellent! It adjust to the light and you can zoom in and out. The speaker phone is an excellent feature, it's so clear on both ends that you really don't need an earpiece. The quality of the ringtones is great. The only reason that I'm not giving it five stars is because the lens doesn't have a cover on it, so it's not protected from dust and things like that but, don't let that stop you from buying it, I just wipe it down using a Q-tip occasionally and it's fine.",3
"Warning existing Cingular customers:

Cingular and Amazon.com have not yet established a method for customers to transfer their current number to a new Cingular account. Unfortunately, in order to port your previous number, Cingular will cancel the account that Amazon.com activated and will activate a new account with the ported number. This process makes you ineligible for the Amazon.com rebates. We hope to offer a porting option in the coming months, so please check back at [...].",0
"Not at ALL impressed

I purchased the Motorola V551 this past February to replace my Motorola T720, which dropped calls and cutout constantly. The V551 can't keep a battery charge for more than a day at a time. I followed the instructions to ensure the phone was fully charged before using and to ensure the first time you let the battery totally go dead before recharging. It dies CONSTANTLY!In addition, I travel quite a bit for work and I have had a TON of dropped calls with this phone. I will be in the middle of a conversation and it kills the call...I call back and it drops the call again. I absolutely hate this phone and I can't wait to get rid of it.I have taken the phone into Cingular various times and they tell me there is nothing they can do about it, but would suggest not buying a Motorola product because their phones are known for 1) not having a strong battery life and 2) poor reception. My thought is why are they selling Motorola's products if they don't think they are worthwhile?? I would caution anyone to skip this phone and go with a Nokia!",1
"Not good for use outside/sunlight

If you need to use this phone alot outside in bright conditions consider getting something else. You absolutely cannot see the LCD display on the cover or the inside of the phone in sunlight. This means you cannot see who is calling, you cannot see if you have a missed message, if you do have a message you cannot see who it was from, you can't type a text message, you can't read a text message, you can't make a call (except blindly) and you cant take or view a photo if there is bright sunlight. If you take this thing skiing, to the beach, etc. it's almost unusuable.Except for the problem with viewing the screen it seems to be a fairly well designed and full-featured phone. I'm not overly fond of the motorola menu navigation, but will get used to it.",3
"Marriage counselor wanted

Others covered most of my pros and cons.Big Problem. The phone can't be used while charging. It's a big deal, because charges are frequent and looooooooonnnnnnnggggggggg. Lots of downtime with this phone.Pro. I get long periods of quiet-time when the phone isn't working.Second Problem. Browsing and text messaging will happen frequently and accidentally unless you are very, very careful.Pro. I am no longer internet illiterate, and have really enjoyed the strange people I've been text messaging.Third Problem. I bought this phone for my wife, too, and she won't let me forget it.Pro. She can't call me to complain about it.p.s. If someone can figure out how to use this phone while it's charging.. I'll post a correction to this review, and, maybe my wife will start talking to me again.",1
"Dropped calls and poor volume

Like most new cell phones, this one has hundreds of features, all of which are useless if you can't talk with someone. I don't care about games, screens, ring tones or whatever, I just want a cell phone where I can reliably communicate with someone... this phone isn't it. And after reading the other reviews, I'm glad I'm not alone. Granted, for the first several months, I'm sure I was satisfied. But the low volume and continual dropped calls have made this impractical to live with. Lesson learned- make sure you read the reviews from people who have lived with this phone for at least half a year. And I see on the Cingular webpage that other customers have the same complainnts for the V551. I'm surprised Motorola or Cingular hasn't acknowledged this.",0
"It's a normal weak user interface Motorola phone

I almost totally hate it. I think I'll be finding a way to go back to using my much better, old Nokia 6800. As usual, it's a wierd, unintuitive, takes time figure out and work around its bugs and wierdness, Motorola phone. It is better than past Moto phones, though.The only thing this one has over the Nokia 6800 is better voice quality, which may be more about the old ATT service than the phone.Battery life & charging: though mine is doing semi-okay in that department, my old Nokia is 10 times better.My biggest complaint with this phone is the way it stores and searches for contacts. A Nokia phone can handle 200 as easily as 15. With a Moto, the more you have, the more cumbersome it is to use. Say you have a dozen or so contacts that start with ""M"", all it can do is go to the start of the M's and then scroll very slowly to the one you want.Want back up your contacts to the SIM card (like you would on a Nokia? Oops, now you have multiple entries showing for each contact. You have two choices, delete the ones on the SIM individially (which means many, many, delete key sequences), or buy the software to do it from your PC.Want to back up your phone contacts to your PC? Upload an application? You have to BUY software to do that. Nokia provides it free for their phones.So yep, if you have a serious use for this phone, order the software to manage the thing from your PC now.By the way, the Software w/Bluetooth from MobileAction is working okay for backing up/editing the phonebook. Their Bluetooth driver is still something to be desired, though.Something you need to do right away is lock out the web button which is right next to the talk button. You'll quickly figure out why.Hey Motorola, you taking notes? You've been competing with Nokia how long now? You complain about Nokia's market share? You really need start getting away from doing things by committees filled with people that don't have a need for a cell phone other than to call their kids.",1
"Excellent Phone

I bought this phone because it was a Editors choice in a leading computer magazine. I would have preferred the Motorola V3 Razor but that is still far too expensive and I have found that this phone is basically the same as the Razor just not as thin or stylish.Plus points of this phone include:- A beautiful screen. It is large, bright, and has excellent resolution.- very good pictures from the camera. I can't believe that it is just .3 megapixels... of course you won't be able to blow them up into posters or anything like that but for viewing on a computer or even the occasional 3x5 print the pictures are very good.- excellent sound quality from the speaker so your ringtones and the speakerphone sound great.- very nice construction with a easy to grip rubberized metal trim and back.- the button layout is very nice with a dedicated button for taking pictures and volume buttons on the side. Also of note is that most of the buttons are user programable.- the phone also has voice dialing and picture caller id (although the pictures are very small and do not appear on the external display)- the bluetooth is very easy to set up and use- it is a true Quad band phone that can be used worldwide (although it has to be unlocked first).- excellent battery life. I can't believe some of the reviews that say it needs to be charged every day... I find myself charging the phone after about 4-5 days with moderate use. Of course I have the screen saver turned off and I make sure that the bluetooth is disabled when I am not using it so maybe that is why I have great stanby and talk times. Also the place where I purchased my phone told me to charge it for 24 hours before the first use (to condition the Li battery) so maybe this has helped to increase the battery life.The Negative points about this phone include:- the blue external display looks cool but I think it would be more visible if it were typical backlit black on white LCD (like on the motorola v180)- the instruction manual (like most Motorola manuals) does not do a good job of explaining all the features so you will have to play with the phone a little bit to fully make use of all that this phone can do.- Even though the pictures from the camera are excellent, the video quality is not so good. Of course this is a cell phone not a video camera so I guess it is about what you would expect. Also there is no flash on the camera (unlike some other camera phones) so low light pictures are not that great.- there is no USB port on the phone so unless you want to buy a motorola cable, the only way to transfer pictures to your computer (and mp3's to your phone) is via bluetooth. (HINT: you can get a bluetooth adapter for less than $20 bucks so don't waste your money buying the motorola cable. Also with the bluetooth adapter you won't need any special software to transfer pictures or mp3... just use the software with the bluetooth adapter).- the connector for the charger has the typical motorola design so occasionally you have to jiggle it to get it to fit in just right but make sure that your PRESS the button on the connector before removing it or else you will damage the contacts... this may be why some users are having problems charging their phones- the phone only comes in blue so it does not look as cool as other motorola phones like the v180 or the razorAll in all this is the best phone that I have owned. User's who complain about call drops and bad signals should be complaining about the carrier and not the phone. Personally I have noticed that ever since the Cingular and AT&T; merger, signal quality and call quality have both declined. A Cingular rep told me it is temporary until they are able to better integrate both networks... this makes sense because I have only had this problem since I switched my SIM card to the new Cingular SIM that makes use of both networks.",4
"Good phone.

After reading some of the reviews here, I was a bit hesitant to buy this phone, but decided to anyway since it came with a rebate. Many people said that the battery doesn't last very long. I'm sure these people did not read the instructions; in particular, the part that said to let the battery die out completely before charging it for the first few times. After doing this, my battery lasts a few days, which is good considering how much I use the phone. The bluetooth feature is awesome. I transferred mp3's from my computer to the phone and used them as ringers. I can also import my contact s from outlook, which is nice since I don't have to key in all my old numbers into my new phone.",3
"Good reliable phone

I've had this phone for about 3 months now and have not had any problems such as dropped calls or any operational prolbems. The only thing I have had any problem with is understanding the manual. There is not enough detail about how to make certain things work, but eventually I was able to figure out everything that I wanted to do. Over all I think it's a great phone and I really like the speaker phone part especially when listening to messages and being able to write down numbers without having to hold the phone on my shoulder.",3
"UPDATED: Okay phone - bad Bluetooth implementation and OS

I just purchased this phone to replace a Nokia 3650. Good in many respects listed below, but one thing I find incredibly wrong-headed about the design is this: the phone comes with Bluetooth and it is iSync compatible, it just isn't iSync compatible THROUGH Bluetooth - you have to buy a data cable!! What is the point of even having Bluetooth if you can't even carry out a simple function like data syncing?PROS:1. Nice loud speakerphone2. Good fit and finish3. bright screen4. loud ringtones5. smart button placementCONS:1. Unnecessarily convoluted interface. It shouldn't take four button pushes to take and store one picture2. Bad photo interface - no way to fill entire screen with photo, severely limited resizing - no way to blow up picture beyond full size3. Syncing address book and calender on Macs is impossible without data cable4. Batch transmission of photos through Bluetooth doesn't work. Photos can be selected for transmission in groups but must be manually sent one by one. Annoying and time consuming.5. Picture quality not even remotely as good as on the Nokia6. Photo software does not have ability to rotate picture.It is only because this product functions so well as a phone that I give it three stars. It has terrific reception and sound. But the interface is mess, requiring far too many button pushes to accomplish even the simplest tasks. Also, paying for Bluetooth functionality on this phone is a waste of money if you use a Mac. Especially since Nokia extends Bluetooth functionality on its phones to all of their phones' vital features, not just some of them.I suppose in a more fair scoring system I would give the hardware on this phone five stars, and the software only one star.UPDATED: After owning this phone for a little over a month, the earpiece has stopped working. I can only make and receive calls over the speaker phone. A replacement phone is on the way. Meanwhile, I am back to using my Nokia 3650, which I now realize has an infinitely superior operating system, and the picture quality isn't even in the same ballpark. The Nokia produces about the most crisp and vibrant picture that can be expected on a low res camera, while the Motorola pictures are, by comparison, washed out and fuzzy. And again, the Nokia operating system is sleek, intuitive and a breeze to use, making the Motorola look like the convoluted mess it really is. At this point, the only real advantage the Motorola has is its size. I regret buying it. I'll probably give it to my wife, who doesn't care about Bluetooth or any of the phone's extra features.",2
"I HATE THIS PHONE

I'm not the type that goes through cell phones quickly. My last phone was a Non-Color (yes, it was old) Nokia. I was excited to get this phone but boy was I disapointed. I have owned the phone since it was released, so consider me a V551 expert. Here are all of the cons (i hate this phone so much I'm not going to list any pros other than all of the cool shortcut keys....all of the cons negate the pros).*The phone is really slow in everything it does. When you answer it by flipping it open, you have to wait 2 seconds to say ""Hello"" or the person won't hear you. When you hang up, you have to hit the end call button repeatedly to end the call. When you scroll down the phone book, the scroll is slow. When you access a new menu, for instance office tools, the phone takes a while to go into that menu. I think you get the point...the phone is freakin' slow.*The convenient web-browser button is not so convenient. I keep hitting the darn thing on accident. I try to hit the red end call button ASAP, but since the phone is soooo slow, it takes forever to exit the browser. As a result, a certain # of bytes are transfered and I fork over about 4 bucks to Cingular every month, which pretty much erases my employment discount.*Speaking of rip off, you cannot download a game or ring tones without being double-charged. Cingular charges you for game/ringtone and on top of that charges you for the download when your phone accesses the browser. What a CROCK!!!!*When scrolling through the phonebook, trying to find a name, you cannot search for the name. The phone will only let you scroll to the first initial, say an ""S"" by pressing the 7-button 4 times, then you have to manually scroll down to the name you want. If you try to type the 2nd letter of a person's name, let's say a ""C"" for Scott, the phone will take you to all of the C's (Chris, Carter, Cynthia, you get the idea). This drives me nuts.*The camera is terrible. The camera's eye is inverted into the phone's casing, causing dirt to build up and cover the camera's lens. Thinking that the quality issues will be solved by cleaning the lens, i couldn't be more wrong. The phone appears to take decent pics, but when you save a pic that looks good to the phone and then go to view it later, the pic is blurry as hell. I don't understand why it looks fine before it is saved, and so completely horrible later. The funny thing is, i'm not exaggerating.*While I'm not a big fan of camera phones (but still find them practical), I thought i'd mention this for those of you who are. When taking pictures to use for your wallpaper, it's extremely hard to get a picture centered. The phone lets you choose if you want to have a full-screen wallpaper, centered, or tiled. But for some reason, some of the pictures you take cannot be centered. I took a pic of a logo of my favorite sports team to apply as my wallpaper, but when doing so half of the logo would be cut off, no matter which of the 3 settings i chose. It took me an hour to get the wallpaper i wanted because of quality issues (blurring) and centering problems i endured. Friends with other phones have much better cameras (LG's, Razr, etc..)*You cannot save text messages that you are in the process of writing. If someone calls you when you are writing an essay of a text, you have to start all over... yes you are screwed. The phone doesn't save all the work you have done to the ""drafts"". If you close the phone during a text or accidently hit the red end call button(the universal button on cell phones that takes you back a screen or to the phones main screen) which is next to the ""3"" or ""def"" button, the phone won't save your draft to the drafts. I don't understand why the phone even has a drafts function since you cannot even manually save a text message to the drafts. The only way the phone saves a message to the drafts is if someone textes you while you happen to be writing a text (yes, during those eventual text messaging wars with the girlfriend).*Drop calls. I pretty much get reception everwhere. However, in my bedroom and living room, where i do get full reception, I will lose a call between every 1 and 3 minutes. Funny, cause i will have full service, then i hear static, then nothing, but the other person can hear me, so i look at by bars which are incrementally decreasing, which then i hit the end call button (remember repeatedly because the phone is slow), and when the phone finally ends the call, a few seconds later all of the bars shoot back up and the phone is fine. This process repeats.*Charging is slow. If the phone does die completely, you can forget about using it for the next 30 min to an hour, cause that's exactly how long it takes for the phone to get enough power to start up again. If you try to power the phone before that, it will shut off before it starts up all the way, and you have to wait even longer to use it. Don't forget to charge it every night if you are a heavy talker or you'll be using pay phones the next day. Also, i don't know if this is just my phone or if it is quite common....Apparently the male end of the charger that connects to the wall, and the female end on the phone has a loose contact. My phone will only charge if i keep the charger's connector pressed to the right. I don't know if that makes sense, but because of the wiggle room caused by the design of the forked shaped connector, the phone will only charge if you keep the adapter from wiggling and to the right. I don't have an issue with battery life like other v551 owners, but i would if i didn't charge every night.*I'll get a blank or white screen sometimes. I don't know why but it seems as if the phone freezes for about 10 seconds, but then goes back to the main screen and is fine. It's bizarre. Also the phone will not let me switch skins. When i try to switch skins the phone goes through this freezing process. I think i read from another review that there's a bug or somehting, but it seems that when you open up the box of your 551, ""you never know what you're gonna get.""*You cannot use the phone's cool features, such as voice dialing; assining #'s as work, home, cell, pager; assinging pics to phone #'s; etc...unless the phone # is saved to the phone. That would be fine, but the phone does not allow you to save the # to both the cell and the SIM without making duplicate entries in the phone's phone book. Yes, that means it takes even longer to scroll through the phone book. So, if you transfer a # to the phone but do not leave a copy on the SIM (because you do not like seeing duplicate entries in the phone book), you cannot use your SIM in another phone and have the same #'s. Or if something happened to your v551 but not your SIM, the #'s would be lost. It's just dumb technology to me....My ancient Nokia and even more ancient phone before that could store the same # on both the phone and the SIM without making a duplicate entry. I do have one # with a duplicate entry in my phone book, and when i select her name to send her a text message, it checks off both entries even though i select only 1 of them. I'm not sure if i'm being charged twice for sending 1 message.*When i first got this phone my girlfriend would say that she texted me and called me, but i wouldn't get a text or a missed call (guess how many fights that caused?). She thought i was crazy until she borrowed my phone one day and witnessed it herself. A month ago, i didn't receive any calls, voicemails, or text messages for 3 days. Right when i thought i was a total loser, my phone started blowing up with 3 day, 2 day, and 1 day old messages that were back logged. Yes my phone was on the whole time, yes i restarted it during the three days, and yes i could make outgoing calls. I could probably blame it on Cingular, but i hate the V551 so much i have to say it's the phone.Don't buy this P.O.S. Go with the much LIGHTER and sleeker samsung e316 or e317. I just received a used e316 and it works great... it even has a color external LCD (pics!!) that the 551 doesn't. If you need Bluetooth try the lighter and sleeker Razr, but i'd be reluctant to after such a bad first impression with Motorola.",0
"Worst Cell Ever !

I have to replace this phone 3 times (all under warranty) before I got one the kinda work and still have problems with that one.I give this a 1 star I would give it a - if I could.I hate this phone so much I can not wait until I can get a new one.*The phone is really slow in everything it does. When you answer it by flipping it open, you have to wait 2 seconds to say ""Hello"" or the person won't hear you. When you hang up, you have to hit the end call button repeatedly to end the call. When you scroll down the phone book, the scroll is slow. When you access a new menu, for instance office tools, the phone takes a while to go into that menu. I think you get the point...the phone is freakin' slow.*The convenient web-browser button is not so convenient. I keep hitting the darn thing on accident. I try to hit the red end call button ASAP, but since the phone is soooo slow, it takes forever to exit the browser. As a result, a certain # of bytes are transfered and I fork over about 4 bucks to Cingular every month, which pretty much erases my employment discount.*Speaking of rip off, you cannot download a game or ring tones without being double-charged. Cingular charges you for game/ringtone and on top of that charges you for the download when your phone accesses the browser.*When scrolling through the phonebook, trying to find a name, you cannot search for the name. The phone will only let you scroll to the first initial, say an ""S"" by pressing the 7-button 4 times, then you have to manually scroll down to the name you want. If you try to type the 2nd letter of a person's name, let's say a ""C"" for Scott, the phone will take you to all of the C's (Chris, Carter, Cynthia, you get the idea). This drives me nuts.*The camera is terrible. The camera's eye is inverted into the phone's casing, causing dirt to build up and cover the camera's lens. Thinking that the quality issues will be solved by cleaning the lens, i couldn't be more wrong. The phone appears to take decent pics, but when you save a pic that looks good to the phone and then go to view it later, the pic is blurry as hell. I don't understand why it looks fine before it is saved, and so completely horrible later. The funny thing is, i'm not exaggerating.* When taking pictures to use for your wallpaper, it's extremely hard to get a picture centered. The phone lets you choose if you want to have a full-screen wallpaper, centered, or tiled. But for some reason, some of the pictures you take cannot be centered. I took a pic of a logo of my favorite sports team to apply as my wallpaper, but when doing so half of the logo would be cut off, no matter which of the 3 settings i chose. It took me an hour to get the wallpaper i wanted because of quality issues (blurring) and centering problems i endured.*You cannot save text messages that you are in the process of writing. If someone calls you when you are writing an essay of a text, you have to start all over... yes you are screwed. The phone doesn't save all the work you have done to the ""drafts"". If you close the phone during a text or accidently hit the red end call button(the universal button on cell phones that takes you back a screen or to the phones main screen) which is next to the ""3"" or ""def"" button, the phone won't save your draft to the drafts. I don't understand why the phone even has a drafts function since you cannot even manually save a text message to the drafts. The only way the phone saves a message to the drafts is if someone textes you while you happen to be writing a text (yes, during those eventual text messaging wars with the girlfriend).*Drop calls. I pretty much get reception everwhere. However, in my bedroom and living room, where i do get full reception, I will lose a call between every 1 and 3 minutes. Funny, cause i will have full service, then i hear static, then nothing, but the other person can hear me, so i look at by bars which are incrementally decreasing, which then i hit the end call button (remember repeatedly because the phone is slow), and when the phone finally ends the call, a few seconds later all of the bars shoot back up and the phone is fine. This process repeats.*Charging is slow. If the phone does die completely, you can forget about using it for the next 30 min to an hour, cause that's exactly how long it takes for the phone to get enough power to start up again. If you try to power the phone before that, it will shut off before it starts up all the way, and you have to wait even longer to use it. Don't forget to charge it every night if you are a heavy talker or you'll be using pay phones the next day. Also, i don't know if this is just my phone or if it is quite common....Apparently the male end of the charger that connects to the wall, and the female end on the phone has a loose contact. My phone will only charge if i keep the charger's connector pressed to the right. I don't know if that makes sense, but because of the wiggle room caused by the design of the forked shaped connector, the phone will only charge if you keep the adapter from wiggling and to the right.Batt life is bad I have to have a charger every wheres I go (work,car,home,girlfriends house) I have to charge it every night or the next day the phone is a paper weight.*I'll get a blank or white screen sometimes. I don't know why but it seems as if the phone freezes for about 10 seconds, but then goes back to the main screen and is fine. It's bizarre. Also the phone will not let me switch skins. When i try to switch skins the phone goes through this freezing process. I think i read from another review that there's a bug or somehting, but it seems that when you open up the box of your 551, ""you never know what you're gonna get.""*You cannot use the phone's cool features, such as voice dialing; assining #'s as work, home, cell, pager; assinging pics to phone #'s; etc...unless the phone # is saved to the phone. That would be fine, but the phone does not allow you to save the # to both the cell and the SIM without making duplicate entries in the phone's phone book. Yes, that means it takes even longer to scroll through the phone book. So, if you transfer a # to the phone but do not leave a copy on the SIM (because you do not like seeing duplicate entries in the phone book), you cannot use your SIM in another phone and have the same #'s. Or if something happened to your v551 but not your SIM, the #'s would be lost. It's just dumb technology to me....My ancient Nokia and even more ancient phone before that could store the same # on both the phone and the SIM without making a duplicate entry. I do have one # with a duplicate entry in my phone book, and when i select her name to send her a text message, it checks off both entries even though i select only 1 of them. I'm not sure if i'm being charged twice for sending 1 message.*When I first got this phone my friend would say that he texted me and called me, but I wouldn't get a text or a missed call (guess how many fights that caused?).He thought i was crazy until he borrowed my phone one day and witnessed it hiself. I didn't somtimes receive any calls, voicemails, or text messages for hours sometimes a day. Right when i thought i was a total loser, my phone started blowing up with 3 hours, 2 days, and 1 day old messages that were back logged. Yes my phone was on the whole time, yes i restarted it during the three days, and yes i could make outgoing calls.Don't buy this P.O.S. Go with the much LIGHTER and sleeker .I would never buy another Motorola again after such a bad impression with the Motorola V551.",0
"Good Style for Price, Typical Motorola Phone

When it comes to buying a cell phone, most people look for several different attributes: battery life, ease-of-use, style, extra features, and price. This phone does well on 4 of these 5, as listed below:Battery life: On a single full charge, I have found it to last about 2 days with moderate usage (about 4 hours of talk time). Other phones can last longer, but if you have a charger at home, just put it on the charger before you go to bed and you'll be fine.Ease-of-Use: Button speed and navigation through the menus are both cumbersome and slow. This is nothing new to Motorola phone users, though, as this has been a problem for as long as I can remember.Style: Gorgeous phone. Rubber back and sides keep the phone from sliding around and prevents scratching. Front gray metal can scratch easily.Additional Features: Bluetooth is a nice extra. Camera can take video and takes nice pictures (1+ megapixel camera). Speakerphone is loud. Games and ringtones are very few, but can download them (for a price).Price: $99 for a nice quality phone with bluetooth and a camera. Could have easily been priced out of most people's price range (remember the Moto V60?), but a nice price tag keeps it accessible to most.Overall, the phone is a good buy for professionals looking for a reliable flip phone. Extra features are a nice plus, but you'll have to deal with a weak interface common to all Motorola phones.",3
"If you're having problems, check for phone firmware upgrade

I don't normally review items on Amazon but after reading some of the bad comments for the V551 I had to put in my 2 cents. When I first got the phone in Dec 2004, I was very unhappy with it. I had lots of dropped calls, lousy battery life and I had trouble hearing my calls.I got so fed up I called Cingular to complain. I was informed that there had been a firmware upgrade for the phone. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending how you look at it), users can't update the firmware themselves. Cingular had to send me a replacement. The replacement phone works much better. No more dropped calls. The battery life is better and I can actually hear my calls now.Is the phone perfect. No. I'd still like better battery life. I find it annoying how easy it is to accidently change ring styles (When my wife can't reach me it's usually because I bumped the phone, setting it to the silent ring style).Before the firmware upgrade I'd give the phone a 1 star rating. After the upgrade I rate it 3.5 to 4 stars.",3
"Very satisfied - A Good Buy

This is a great phone with some very good features. I just swithched from TMobile since the servic coverage was lousy in my area (ohio). The cingular coverage is great here and the phone is great.+>Speakerphone - The speaker phone is very clear, Both parties can hear & talk clearly on this.> Camera - The camera takes pretty good quality pics, though not like a regular digital camera but as along as it you just want to capture pics for the moment, it's good.> Bluetooth - works awesome! I connected my jabra bt 250 with the phone, and it works great. I leave the phone in the living are and use the jabra on the 2nd floor, and it works just fine.> Good feel of the phone, nice rubbery outer feel to the phone.>I was also able to download some ringtnes from wap sites, so that works nice. My friends from outside USA were able to send me ringtones which worked just fine on this phone.> You get it for free.CONS (minor)> You cant activate the speakerphone without opening the phone & also the speakerphone is behind the phone.",3
"V551 experience

The phone is overall a complete packeage. However, there are a couple problems that I have experienced with this phone.First, the battery indicator goes very quickly from full to 2/3 to ""low battery"". Second, the brushed metal on the fron of the clamshell does scratch easily.Other than that, the hardware is excellent. While the programming could be somewhat improved, the important thing is that the phone will be able to coexist quite nicely with my laptop (a 12-inch iBook with a Bluetooth adapter). Call quality is very good, the Bluetooth implementation is very similar to the V600 (transfer audio, photo, and video between computer and phone easily) once you get it paired with your computer.Games: I don't view a cellphone as a device on which to play games; if that was a priority I would have bought one of the N-gages. Instead, I am looking for a good, functional phone that works well.I live in the Minneapolis area, and before the merger, there was AT&T; Wireless but no Cingular. This phone may be the best Motorola that Cingular has to offer as far as capabilities are concerned, and for much less than the Razr, and without the Razr's bling factor.What I look for in a cellphone:1. GSM. The sim idea is probably one of the best ideas I have seen in a cellphone - ever.2. Bluetooth. With it, I get a phone that works well with my other equipment, and that goes a long ways. It's nice that the Bluetooth capabilities are not crippled, like Verizon does to the V710. (Can you hear ME now?!)3. Quad-band. Great to have if you travel abroad, though the international roaming rates are the real killer.4. Clamshell/flip phone. I don't want to accidentally hit the ""send"" key.",3
"You'll be pleased with it

After doing some homework/research on it, I ordered it and just received mine. Glad I did. BTW, thanks for all the reviews here, it did help in my decision-making. It's a nice phone with some great features i.e. bluetooth and EDGE. This is few steps up from the Moto V400 (what I previously owned, another good phone). I would highly recommend this to those who like flip phones and don't mind not having the smallest cell phone around. A lot of positives have been written here so I'm going to jump to things you might worry.I didn't give this phone 5 stars because the hotkey for the internet is placed too close to the send button that it can be accidently hit too easily. Each time you press it, Cingular will charge you 2 cents for the 2k data usage if you have the pay-as-you-go plan, even if you cancel off immediately (what a great way for Crapular to make few extra bucks!).Another reason: if you've decided to buy this phone, do check to make sure it's from the BA batch and not from the AA batch (by checking on the phone underneath the battery when you take the battery out, it's some numbers/letters followed by BA or AA). There have been problems with *some* phones from the AA batch that the screen would go white randomly. It's substantial enough that Moto has asked Cingular to stop the initial distribution. Any batches above AA will solve this issue.Unless you're a nitpicker or a disgruntled Cingular user (see below), I have no doubt you will be pleased. If you're Donald Trump, go with the Razr V3.",3
"I'm Very Pleased

Bottom LineStrongly recommended. This phone replaced a highly-rated NEC 525 so my assessment is largely in comparison to it. Based on my research, the V551 has virtually the same features as the much more expensive Razr V3(although not as thin and made largely of plastic rather than brushed aluminum). From the many online reviews I've read, early versions of the V551 had problems with lockups and dropped calls. I haven't seen many of those types of comments lately so I'm assuming Motorola worked the kinks out.Pros--Very good reception and sound quality. Gets three and four bars in my office; I had to stand by the window to use the NEC--It's nice looking; the body is mostly plastic but appears solidly made (the NEC was plug ugly). Nice raised number keys.--Calls and rings can be made very loud (which is good since I often carry it in a pocket or briefcase, or have it in the car with the sunroof open and music blaring)--Decent quality pictures for a phone camera--Bluetooth--MP3 ringtones; also extensive selection of built in ringtones (although most aimed at young users rather than professionals).--Good speaker phone function--EDGE makes for fast web browsing--Excellent procedure for downloading and saving data via WAP--much easier than the NEC--I can now access Hotmail which I couldn't with the NEC--Nice looking screen--ITAP text entry system works better than the similar function on the NEC--Good voice dialing (the voice tags on my NEC simply took me to that phone book entry and didn't actually dial which the Moto does)--Ability to change ring volume and method (to include a useful vibrate then ring method) with external keys is very handy; ring volume can be made very loud--Buttons and functions are highly customizable--Very good date book--Quad band (I've used my NEC and the Siemens it replaced in about a dozen countries, including Iraq)--Nice price ($74 from AT&T;)Cons--Organization of the phone book is a common complaint but once I figured it out, it's fine. You can store five numbers and an email per entry. (You must save entries to the phone not the SIM, and organize by primary listing). It's not the best--the NEC allowed multiple emails plus other information--but it works.--Battery life is also a complaint but I found that by following Moto's recommendations--completely discharge and re-charge it the first few times--it's fine. Now I can go 3 to 5 days between charges with normal use. (As another reviewer noted, the battery life was short for the first few days I had it but then improved dramatically.)--Physically the V551 is a bit thick compared not only to my NEC but also to my previous Motos--a Star Tac and V60. But it does fit in a suit jacket pocket--Speaker phone function can only be turned on during a call, not before--Maximum time before the screen turns off for power saving is 20 seconds. You have to touch a key to make it come back on. This can interfere with things like downloads--Screen icons are small and fuzzy; the user's manual doesn't explain what they are--Small navigation keys, but that's the price you pay for a relatively small phone--Of the three built-in skins, two are glaringly bright and tacky. As with the ringtones, Moto was clearly focused on young users rather than professionals--When using a Bluetooth headset, the V551 will only use a cheesy, stock ringtone--personal ones will not work--You have to go through the recognition routine with a Bluetooth device every time you use it (although this only takes about ten seconds).--Works great with a Moto Bluetooth headset but I've had less luck linking with a non-Moto Bluetooth adapter for my computer--Lousy user's manual--Lousy user's manual--Did I mention the lousy user's manual? (this is inexcusable)--Voice dialing is not universal. In other words, it ""learns"" one voice rather than responding to anyone saying the correct word or phrase.--Stubby antenna (although this is a trade-off: I get better reception than with the internal antenna on my NEC)--I would have been happy to pay the extra fifty cents or so it would have cost to have real metal on the front instead of plastic made to look like metal.--The synchronization software (Motorola Mobile Phone Tools)and cable cost extra. I have not been able to make it function. Motorola's support is utterly worthless--I asked for help online and they told me to call them. Two attempts led to disconnects after 10-15 minutes on hold without ever getting to an actual tech person. The software developer--BVRP--is trying to help but hasn't been able to fix the problem. I may seek a refund from the online vendor and look into alternative sync software.",3
"Great phone

I've had the v551 for about three weeks and had nothing but good luck with it. After reading some of the reviews, its obvious they either didn't take the time to read the manual or didn't look at all the menu options. Example - you can store multiple numbers per name. My wife got the Razor at the same time and while I like a lot about that phone, this one was a better fit for me.Pros:- Great reception so far - even when I'm about 70 miles from the nearest large city.- Battery life is too good to be true. Only charged the phone twice in the past three weeks and with fairly heavy usage. I allowed the battery to completely discharge each time which some users don't think to do.- Camera works ok. It's not a 4M camera, but it is easy to use and for the screen size does what I would expect.- Voice phonebook works like a champ - even in the car with the window cracked and the radio on, it picks the correct number.- Speaker phone works well in quiet rooms.- Good durability so far. I ride a bike a lot and need to carry in my pant pocket and it has survived so far.- Vibrate and ring feature is great. I've had trouble finding phones that vibe and ring at the same time previously.Cons:- Downloaded tones don't sound as loud as I would like.- Speaker is just slightly softer than I would prefer. Its not always easy to hear if there is much background noise. Most of the time I don't notice it though.- Video capture was a waste of a menu option - looks like 1 fps and the audio capture has a lot of hiss.- A little on the heavy side and a little thick compared to some of the phones on the market, but feels rugid enough to survive a drop (haven't tried yet).- I've got this with Cingular and they get you every way they can. You have to pay for tones, then use up bandwidth time to actually receive it on the phone (buying off their site). It doesn't break the bank, but seems kind of stupid to have to pay twice for the stuff.- AOL's IM is on the phone. Who uses that crap anymore? :)I'm very satisfied with this phone and would recommend to anyone.",4
"Motorola V551 Is A Winner --- Great Value For Money !

Recently I bought my first flip-phone after saying goodbye to my trusty ol' 4-year old ""Candy Bar"" Nokia 5190 (it was hard giving it up--sniff, sniff, I'll miss you) :( :(After poring thru almost every review imaginable on the latest flip-phone trends and craze, it was down to three models for me: This, the Motorola V551, the LG 1400, and Samsung P107. Actually the final showdown was between the V551 and the LG 1400. Both are gorgeous phones with features galore, but the Motorola won it in the end simply because it has been in the cell phone biz longer plus the fact it has a speakerphone (which the LG 1400 doesn't). I know that doesn't sound like a scientific decision, but I trust my gut instinct.To be honest, I was risking getting a phone with these many features, thought I'd be over my head. But the V551 has made the transition from my ""Candy Bar"" Nokia very easy and proved my gut instincts to be right. First thing that strikes me right away is the clarity and reception of this phone. The person's voice comes thru loud and clear as a whistle ! The feel is solid and comfortable in your hand. Buttons are also logically laid out. Even those who consider themselves with ""clumsy fingers"" will find the layout very pleasing to the eye and easy to maneuver. Yes, it might be possible to press the ""Internet"" button (as others have pointed out) in the dark if you are not careful, but so far that has not happened once with me (and I have big hands).Some users here have complained about its battery life, but unless you are constantly playing games (which actually is difficult considering this one comes loaded with only one game) or chatting nonstop 24/7, you won't need to charge it every day. My one pet peeve with cell phones is having to charge it every day, something that I did not need to do with my ol' Nokia and luckily, that is not the case here with the V551. Maybe one charge every 4 or 5 days (maybe 3 days with heavy use) and I use the phone daily and keep it turned on throughout the day. So ""battery phobics"" need not fear with this one. It is NOT a ""Battery Fiend"". I heard from LG users the LG 1400 phone eats up more battery compared to this phone, which was another deciding factor in choosing to go with the Motorola.I am sure I will grow to love this phone even more with time and continued use. Its beautiful clam shell exterior masks an equally beautiful LCD screen and layout. But the heart and guts of a phone is what matters and this one has plenty of it. I feel my money has been well spent on a very reliable brand and model. It has almost every conceivable feature (many I probably won't even use) and for the money, it's hard to beat.",4
"Phone is fine, rebate offer is not.

The phone has performed well. No dropped calls, good reception and sound quality. I'm charging it every other day.As of now, March 2005, you will not get the rebate if you are porting your existing phone number to Cingular. Amazon seems to be unable to say that while you are ordering the phone with a Cingular plan but they will make it perfectly clear when the phone is delivered. If you can't get the rebate you may be able to get a better deal at the mall and have the phone working that day. See if you can port your number and get the rebate at: www.amazon.com/keep-your-number.",3
"Battery problem? What battery problem?

I have to say, I spent a lot of time fretting about whether to buy this phone because my old phone had such good reception and battery power.But. Let me say: I think the battery is great! I charged this phone up fully, the charge lasted several days and I waited till it ran out completely. Then I re-charged it Sunday night and took it with me, fully charged, to work on Monday. I had a full, three-bar charge that lasted three days (through Wednesday). It's now end of day Thursday and I'm still at two bars. It looks like one charge will have successfully gotten me through the entire work week.Now, I don't take a lot of pictures and scroll through them and show my friends and use my bluetooth and all that. I call people. I talk a moderate amount (maybe 30 minutes a day). If this describes what you want out of a phone, then you probably will find it to be a great phone with great battery power. I know some of you use the phone a lot more rigorously, but if you're a moderate user like me, you shouldn't be afraid of the battery power at all.Also -- the reception is great! I get reception in places my old phone didn't -- and I had never had a complaint about its reception. So hopefully this will allay some of the fears the other reviews might have raised.",4
"Motorola gives you the razor, you buy the blades

Motorola's latest high-end flip-phone doesn't have the sexy form factor of the RAZR, but it's loaded (some might say bloated) with function. This is a worthy successor to the TDMA series that started with the StarTac and progressed through the V60 model. It features a similar form-factor to the latter, though slightly thinner, but with a wealth of new features.The most obvious improvement over the V60 (and its follow-on, the V60 color) is the beautiful interior color screen. Unlike the V60 color, the V551's screen is actually used to display improved graphics (including wallpaper, screensaver, downloaded images, or photos/videos shot with the phone itself). Also improved is the outer display, which is large enough to read comfortably (unlike the poorly thought out multiline display of the V60 color).As with many advanced GSM phones, the V551 provides features like internet browsing, a low-res still and video camera, and MIDI and MP3 ringtones. In addition, the V551 is Bluetooth enabled, which allows you to transfer data from the phone to a Bluetooth enabled computer without wires. You can also use a Bluetooth headset, which seems minor, but is hugely convenient in the car.On the downside, the V551 retains many of Motorola's classic drawbacks. The manual is, to be kind, weak. Large swaths of the phone's function are un- or under-documented. The V551 also continues Motorola's poor ringer setting design. In particular, if you have the phone in an audible alert mode and you wish to switch to vibrate (e.g., you find yourself in a meeting and realize you didn't turn the ringer off), you can't do this without the phone beeping. The V551's stylized keyboard is difficult to dial without looking - the number buttons flush design is hard to pick up by feel. Further, the function buttons include an internet browser key which is easy to press in place of the dial key.Cingular's version of this phone (I believe the generic model is V550) is larded with Cingular-specific items. The internet browser mentioned above can be launched by several ""handy"" shortcuts. In addition to the dedicated key, there are several items on the Media Mall home page that take you by browser to various Cingular locations. You can also get to the Cingular store via the ringtones panel.This wouldn't be quite so bad if it didn't all feed into Cingular's incredibly transparent marketing plan. Want to load new MIDI or MP3 ringtones to augment the mediocre selection given to you with the phone? Buy them from Cingular's marketplace! Want to download your own? Buy Motorola's software plus USB/or/Bluetooth package for half-again the price of the phone (hey, I might as well just buy a bunch of ringtones from Cingular)! Same goes for games (none ship with the phone) and wallpapers.You can use the phone with any Bluetooth enabled computer (or with a third-party Bluetooth/USB dongle) to download ringtones, but you'll have to surf around the web to find out how, as it's not documented in the manual. While you're surfing, make sure to shop for a belt clip or case, as Motorola's declined to ship even the most basic version with this phone.Overall I'm happy with the performance of this phone: excellent form factor (especially the reduced length of the antenna over the V60), crisp display, good sound (including the speakerphone, though its inability to operate during dialing is disappointing), and a fine feature set. Still, I find it ironic that Motorola makes another phone called the ""RAZR,"" as the V551 is a classic case of ""give away the razor, sell the blades.""",3
"Still A Good Phone....BUT...

This was my first review of this phone. I gave it five big stars....I was a little skeptical about getting any new phone. I was quite attached to my samsung x426, but it was old, and outdated and didn't have some of the newer features that I needed and wanted.I'm surprised, but I'm very very happy with my motorala v551. It's not as sleek and pretty as my samsung, but it's more stylish than I had originally thought and it's got a nice feel to it. Good weight and soft blue exterior - it feels quality. The screen is just as big and bright as my samsung and the interface is easy to use.Text messaging is great and fast! It anticipates exactly what I'm meaning to say...can a phone read your mind?? This one tries and does a good job. Ha! *kidding* The camera and video is good for a phone. And you can take pictures of your friends and have their faces in your address book. You can also assign different rings to each person in your address book. It has a crystal clear speaker phone, the reception is great, and the battery life is satisfactory too.Now, bluetooth is super cool! But, if you're surfing the web a lot or playing downloaded games (I've gotten addicted to cell phone tetris!!)It's going to deplete your battery life faster. I'm pretty active on my phone but I still only charge it once every night. By the end of the next day I'll notice my battery is half down, so I'll HAVE TO charge it every night. This still has never been a problem. My Samsung would stay fully charged for DAYS...so comparatively I suppose the samsung has better battery life but the v551 is still OK even with active use.My reception is also clear, but I suspect that has more to do with my service provider than the phone. I'm in an urban area so I always have all bars up. The same was true with my Samsung. It was important to me that all audio is loud. I hear my callers loud and clear. The ringers are loud and clear. And you have the option of downloading any song you want...if you need something even louder!!I've heard people with concerns over the manual...but I found the set up for most of the features extremely easy. I was able to set up all the major features without it. Even though I wasn't familiar with the motorola interface. I was also able to personalize everything easily and right away. Everything is personalize-able even how you access the screens you use the most. A nice touch. And the Motorola can just do a bunch of fun stuff that my Samsung just couldn't do.Also, if you travel overseas, or have friends all over the world, this phone works internationally too. Not bad for the price.This is a good solid phone that does its job and has nice techie features too. I really can't think of anything bad to say about it...except that it's not as girly and cute as my little Samsung! But, I must say, it's cute enough.Bottom line is...if you want a simple to use durable phone, or something more substantial with high-tech capabilities (but without the high-tech price, of course) then you should definitely take a look at this phone.Here's my second review after having the phone a little longer...I wrote another review for this phone and gave it a five-star rating, but after having it a little longer, I'll have to take away a star. It's still a GREAT phone, especially for the price and the features. It's a good value for the money. Consider this however, especially if you are purchasing this phone as your only phone and you choose not to have a ground line.I used to have a Samsung 426x, which was a super little powerhouse of a phone but lacked any cool features. It would stay powered up for a week, was always crystal clear, only a few dropped calls now and then, and I NEVER turned it off.I've found that with the Motorola v551 you MUST turn it off once a night and let it fully charge or you will suffer with dropped calls. I think I kept this phone on for two weeks (charging it every night) then all of a sudden, I couldn't maintain a single conversation without major drop out calls. I called the technical people and found that it is because this phone must be turned off every night and allowed to fully charge or it'll go screwy!I'm doing that now, and all is good with the phone again. I kinda don't like to have to turn the phone off since it is my only phone, but the features and basic quality of the phone still outweigh this inconveniece for me.But, keep this in mind if you're thinking about purchasing this phone. Depending on how you use your phone, this could be a real problem.",4
"Great Price for a Good All-Around Phone

I got the Motorola V551 as a replacement for a broken Nokia phone that was no longer being offered by Cingular.On a side note, Cingular was very helpful with replacing my faulty Nokia 6230. The agent gave me the option between two replacement phones, a Motorola and a Siemens (I picked the Motorola because it was a flip phone and the Siemens was a candy bar style), and they shipped it to me via UPS overnight at no cost to me. Plus, return shipping for my broken phone was free as well.But back to the Motorola V551. :)What I like about the phone:-Reception is better in all places than my old Nokia 6230-Sturdy construction; the outside is part rubber, part mettallic, and feels solid-All the major features are covered, i.e. Bluetooth, camera phone for pictures and video, mp3 ringtones, AOL IM, text and multimedia messaging, etc.-Big, bright, clean display and good keypad; I would struggle with candybar phones because the keys tended to be smallWhat I don't like:-It can take a lot of key pressing to get what you want done; for example, adding phone numbers is a bit cumbersome; the keystroke count could have been reduced in most instances-Battery life isn't very good, or at least not Nokia-good; you'll be charging this phone nightly-You can't specify a contact's phone number; for example, if Bob's home number is 312-555-1212 and his cellphone is 312-121-5555, you can't add a note to distinguish the two; they'll just say Bob 312-555-1212 and Bob 312-121-5555 in the phonebook; it'd be nice to be able to know which number is his cell and which is the homeAll in all, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I picked up an OEM beltclip from eBay for $7, and a data cable as well. With the price of this phone being negative after rebate, you can't go wrong with the Motorola V551 if you are looking for a solid, all-around flip phone with all the important features.",3
"Only worked for 10 months

Call me crazy but I actually expect a phone to last at least long enough to get you to the next 'free phone with sign-up' deal. I just got this phone last December and it is already dying. First, it stopped charging properly. Then, I lose the ability to hear anything unless I am on speakerphone- which sucked from the beginning since it is grainy at best. Besides this, it has some poor design features: having the ring volume on the outside of the phone is not cool. Not only do I hit it all the time when it is in my purse and hear the little audio blip (not cool in some situations) but I have actually managed to turn the ring off this way before. Come on guys, at least warn me that the free phone is absolute crap and I can shell out the money for a phone that actually works!",1
"I can't hear most calls

This is by far the worst phone I've owned. This is the second v551 I've had because I had the first one replaced for the same problems I'm having now. The problem is that I usually can't hear the caller unless I place them on speakerphone. The problem is intermittent which makes it more frustrating. The second problem is that its difficult to make the connection for charging the battery...I have to cram the cord into the phone before it makes contact. Stay far far away from this phone!!",0
"Great Phone

I had an LG phone and it was horrable I got the V551 before the summer and it has been great. I work as a wildland firefighter in the summer and my phone has been awesome. There has been numerous times in the forest and remote locations where I have had great service where no one else did. I have always liked motorolas and this phone just confirms it.A great buy",3
"Motorola V551

This is not a bad phone overall. I tried 3 other phones before settling on this one. If the contacts are not working then try another cord. I had the same problem and got a new cord and have n problem now. Once fully charged I can go all day without needing a charge. It is a little hard to hear on the handset but the earpiece is of excellent volume. The phone is not hard to operate. The battery is like other slim phones you just have to have patience to assemble it. You can customize the wallpaper and screensaver of your choice. You can rearrange icons also of the order you like. I am satisfied with this phone but arent we all always looking for something better?",2
"great phone for the price

great phone, great price. bluetooth, quad band, outer display, everything a phone should have is here. i love the outer display although i wished it could've been a little bigger and offer color display for a wallpaper and photo id, but it serves its purpose by displaying incoming caller name and reception bars and battery life. the shell is nearly scratch free due to the cool rubbery surface. its a phone where i dont have to worry about scratching or abusing since its fairly inexpensive with a rugged, yet beautiful construction.",4
"Not this one either...

As indicated in a review for the V600, I received the V551 as a replacement for the V600, after that phone had already been replaced several times.Initially, I liked the V551 better, even though it is a less expensive phone. It seemed much less ""buggy"" than the V600. However, I have had more dropped calls, and more failed calls (which I initiate), and worse reception than with any phone I've ever owned.And just like on the V600, the stupid mechanism on the left side of the phone changes the ringer capriciously. Expecting a call? Don't hold your breath. The ringer is now on ""silent"".",1
"Mixed Feelings About this Phone

I have had this phone for over a month. Here are my thoughts.Pros: Loud speakerphone, sound quality excellent, neat design, bluetooth capability, large screen, crisp clear graphics, camera and video capability, large buttons.Cons: Experienced dropped calls every 10-15 minutes during some conversations (very annoying), useless instruction booklet that comes with it, only 4 actually usable ringtones, one touch dialing feature is difficult to set up=makes this feature useless, motomixer feature that supposedly allows you to mix your ringtones to sound different only allows you to mix only one ringtone (which makes motomixer really pointless), one game that is only a demo. Basically Cingular wants you to buy their ringtones and games.These are the things i encountered with this phone. I hope it helps you judge whether its worth buying. My opinion is if you can get a good deal on it, it's worth it. If you have to fork over a lot of dough for it, forget about it. Go for something else.",2
"AVOID THIS PHONE!!!!!

I have a family plan with these phones, I have had to send SIX of these phones back for repair now.If you're doing the math, then you will realize I have had to send back the replacement phones.Every failure was the same, the speaker eventually starts to go out. At first it it's random, and eventually it completely dies.Motorola should get sued over this lemon of a phone.",0
"extremely versatile for a good price

MOTOROLA V551Small enough to not be cumbersome, but big enough to not get lost (easily), the Motorola V551 is a versatile phone that offers users a number of options and is easily customizable as far as ringtones and other similar customizations are concerned. It normally retails for 149.99 with a two year plan, but is currently on discount for $99.99 under the same conditions. The following outlines design specifications, features, battery life, call quality, and my own experience with the phone.What's the V551 all about?The V551 weighs a light 4.23 ounces and includes a 1 year manufacturer's warranty on itself and the included accessories. It has 850/900/1800/1900 MHz capabilities which means not only will it work domestically, but it will also work internationally-perfect for the student studying abroad or the traveling corporate employee. (Though, one will need to select an international plan with Cingular or establish a separate international account with another reputable cellular service provider.) Talk time is up to 6 hrs and stand by time is up to 16 hrs as stated by the Cingular website. I must say, however, that I have reached neither upper bound.VersatilityThe V551 includes a number of features that owners can take advantage of if they so choose. The features include* :* Compact design with soft-touch covers and vivid color internal display (65,000 TFT)* Integrated VGA camera with 4x zoom and dedicated one-touch camera key* Preloaded FotoFun Photo Editor for editing by adding clip art and backgrounds to existing images* One touch video capture and playback* GPRS and EDGE for high speed data exchange* GSM Quad-band global roaming* Dedicated carrier key for easy one touch access to a Web-related services* Bluetooth wireless technology* SyncML Device Management and PIM Synch* Entertainment via Java preloaded and downloadable games, MP3 ringtones and more* Picture caller ID & picture phone book* Up to 5 megabytes of end user memory* Multi-media messaging service (MMS), POP3/IMAP4 client for e-mail management and IM Wireless Village* Conference calling and integrated hands-free speakerThe Energizer phone?...not reallyWe all know energizer batteries keep going and going and going, so how does the V551's battery compare? Well, I charge my phone every few days or so, which is about three hours of talk time. I'd rate the battery life as good on a poor-good-excellent scale. I've definitely had cheaper phones with longer battery lives.So, how good is the phone's call quality?Call quality is excellent as long as you're in an area where you receive good reception i.e. two or more bars. If you have only one bar, you can typically still receive notifications and text messages. Outgoing data, however, will not send (text messages, i.m.s, and calls).The V551 on a college campusI changed phones because I had to find a phone that was compatible with my university's calendar and email capabilities. I chose the V551 (out of three total choices) because it was nice and compact, but still offered me the use of numerous features including the camera and video capabilities. Even with the mediocre battery quality, I'm completely satisfied with this phone. Though setting up the calendar and email capabilities to synchronize with my school's official calendar and email services was quite difficult, accessing them is a breeze. I've no regret and I'm definitely thinking about sticking with Motorola phones in the foreseeable future. The V551 is an awesome phone and I recommend purchasing it so anyone who needs quick access to email, aim, icq, a camera, a video camera, or to anyone who just likes having a phone that can do just about everything.*Please note that this list of features was taken from the motorola website at http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details/0,,72,00.html",3
"What good is technology if it breaks all the time?

I got this phone because I thought I was really going to ""get over"" after the rebate ($75.00 back!) But you can't submit the rebate for over two months, you have to wait for two months of bills to submit with the paperwork. So now, of course, I can't find the stupid packing slip...okay, that's my problem for being disorganized and renegging on my promise to myself never, ever, to buy something on rebate again. Now the problem with the phone, this is the second time the SIM card has crapped out in about three months. I assume, if this is like last time, I have to go to the store and get a new SIM card, but all my phone numbers will be lost, and I will have to reprogram them again. I got this phone because I was sick of sprint, the cellular service and the snotty attitude. Cingular service is Okay but this phone is a piece of poop. I am never going to get a motorola phone again, my friend has that cool razor and it's broken too. What a pain in the keester this entire service has been.",1
"Battary and Address book not so good

I feel battary stand by is not long. Daily i should charge without fail. I feel address book is not so flexible as Nokia.",2
"This phone sux!

Battery dies very fast in less than a day, very very very awful!",0
"Cingular customer service STINKS-17 people confirm my fear

The phone gets 4 stars, the service 0 Stars for an average of 2.I got my V551 on a Friday and tried calling to get it activated and getting my cell number from ATT first migrated and then ported to my new GSM phone. The phone is nice but I have yet to get as good reception out of GSM at my home as the old TDMA Startac I had. That was quite a phone, everything you need-solid and easy and intuitive to use.Now to Cingular's TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, VERY BAD Customer Service. To get the phone migrated-then ported I called Cingular, who after 2 people talked to me said I had to go to the store. I went to the store and he said I had to do it over their phone-back to Customer care. After talking to 3 people on their phone, the phone CS guy gets on the line with the inside employee who can't or won't do what I need to do-Port me over from ATT to the new phone so the guy on the phone sends me home with a number to call to do it 17 people-I counted and only 6 hours on Saturday and 2 on Friday-and I had to double pay my bill. Did I mention that you can have everything entered for a phone number and if you close the clamshell without pushing DONE, it ALL goes away? Or that you have to turn the speaker off before closing the clamshell to hang up, or that anybutton answer doesn't work. I want a phone that works like a phone.",1
"Simply superb

I like Motoroals V551 is bcoz of it has got speaker phone and it speaker can be on while dialing it self. Which has got very screen resolution.",3
"Richards review

Great phone easy to use,have this phone about 3 months now.Had the v400 nice phone,but the v551 better phone great camara,video phone.Bluetooth awesome.Highly reconmend this phone V551 for the money.RPotter",3
"Junk

Standby time is about 12 hours max. Drops line all the time. A nightmare. Worst cell phone I ever owned.",0
"Great Phone

Full of cool features...bluetooth, still and video camera. Nice size. Good call quality.",4
"Risky phone- stay away

I was dumb enough to sign over to Cingular from AT&T and this is the phone I got back on Dec 27th to be exact. Within 30 days I was having problems with the phone and returned it to the store for a new one. Then in March I had more problems, since it had been more than 30 days I had to return it via mail, now here it is July and yes I am having problems again!!! I don't think there is any reason why I should need another phone within 7 months! I am debating on returning this one or payin the $150.00 to cancell my cingular service. It's absolutely rediculous that I need a 4th phone in 7 months. My friend has the same phone and got it around the same time I did and she is on her second phone. I would not recommend this phone to my worst enemy.",0
"Cingular lowering the bar...and Motorola is not good

I have had Cingular for two years and found the service to be very unreliable. I have had tons of missed calls, people try to call and it goes directly to voicemail even though my phone is on, and I won't get voicemails for hours after people call.Also Motorola makes the worst phones. The V551 is better than the last Motorola phone I had (V120 I think). I went throught four in a year and I did nothing to the phones except try to use it.Overall I can't wait for my contract to be over and don't bet a Motorola phone.",0
"Poor battery life w/ Bluetooth!

Battery life was okay until the phone was about 4 month old. Had to get a new one and see the same issue. Note that running this phone w/ a Bluetooth headset (also by Motorola) may drain the battery in the course of a single day! Recommend - Don't buy!",0
"Not a bad phone, but I'm now a little leary of Motorola.

I've had three Nokias in a row, but I switched to the V551 after trying my wife's flip phone. I often talk in a noisy setting, where flip phones tend to beat out ""candy bar"" phones. I really like the form and function of this phone. True, while navigating to different functions is initially clunky compared to the Nokia operating system, once I figured out how to assign shortcuts with the V551, no problem. The phone receives and transmits good voice quality, and has a decent camera and speaker phone. I like the fact that it can use any headset equiped with a standard mini-plug, which is a plus compared to the Nokia's non-standard plugs. However . . .The V551 is noticably inferior to my Nokia 6820 when it comes to reception in areas of weak signal. I live in a hilly area, and in spots along the road where the Nokia would break up for a second or two, the Motorola drops the call completely. The phone no longer answers a call upon opening the cover, and the battery charger connection is giving me trouble. With the three Nokias I've owned previously, I've never had a quality control issue.",2
"Feature Rich, But Troublesome

I won the phone so I'm not as critical as I would be if I had paid for it.With that said, be aware that the first software release had a problem that caused the screen to lock up--it would be white. The quick fix was to close and reopen the flip. The better fix is to return the phone for a new one or to have the phone flashed with the newer software.I've also noticed that I drop more calls when using the V551 versus a Blackberry 7280.Motorola should have done a bit more laboratory testing before releasing the phone.",2
"Has every feature you could want

I had purchased this phone back in November 04. I bought my phones online but couldn't migrate my numbers online. So I was sent two new phones (I ordered two...don't worry!) but, as advised by Cingular Online Support with new numbers also. When I got the phones I went to a Cingular store and within 20 minutes I had my old numbers on the new phones, except the new numbers were never cancelled. I later had explained to me that you can't have two numbers on one handset. I was told that was the cause of the miserable performance. After the numbers were cancelled, BAM! It was like a brand new phone.It works flawlessly and at first the battery would not hold a good charge. After about two weeks of use it holds a charge for about four days with moderate talking.One more bonus is that some of the V551's come unlocked! My friend put his T-Mobile sim in my phone just for laughs, and it totally worked.I highly recommend this phone.",4
"You'd be better off not buying this

Worst phone I've used so far. It's so bad that I have made a solemn promise to myself that I will not buy ANY Motorola products.1. Battery life < 1 day2. Phone charging is difficult as the contacts for the charger don't seem to hold up and it's a nightmare. Low battery life -> bad charger ... it's a cycle and a mad rush ensues in trying to charge the damn thing before it dies on me.3. The user interface is extremely annoying. I'm used to entering something on the phone and seeing it happen right away. On this, the lag between user input and the action happening is easily noticeable. You can type out a number or choose a menu item, and it takes a while to see it happen.4. It's not put together right. Try changing the battery, or the SIM and you'll know what I mean.5. Dropped calls - every 5 mins. or so into a conversation, this thing will just drop the call. Terrible.That's about it. I do not know a single person who has this phone who doesn't hate it and has gone back to their old phone (I know 3 others.) I made a mistake, you shouldn't.",0
"bad phone, bad service

I switched to Cingular from Sprint because of the increased national coverage. I don't like the phone and I don't like the service! The phone first; I can't see the screen outdoors! Non intuitive menus. Sometimes it charges; sometimes it doesn't! I too, have also hit the Cingular button and been connected to the internet..and billed for it! You can only press the number buttons so fast. Try punching in a number with the speaker on! A few more onboard ringtones would have been nice too. As for the service; The phone doesn't work in my apartment. I live 10 mins from downtown Philadelphia. It doesn't work in my girlfriend's apartment in Cranford NJ. Tons of dropped calls. Very unreliable service. And why do they make it so hard to get a rebate?? My advice is to try somebody else.",1
"Great Phone. Dreadful Customer Service (BEWARE PORTING)

Cingular has dreadful customer service. The phone is great but I tried porting my number over from T-Mobile and it was a MONUMENTAL task. First I was on hold for over 45 mins with Cingular. Wrong department. Gave me another number. Dead line. Called back. Waited 25 minutes. Told me that I had to go to the store. Went to the first store. They told me that I had to request the port BEFORE the phone was activated and it was now too late. Went to ANOTHER store. They said they could help. Took them an hour, but it happened. NOT impressed.So, if you need to port your number - be aware!",3
"Phone is hot!

This phone is hot! Looks good, has a lot packed into it. The only thing questionable is the battery, but that's only if you're constantly using the phone and if you don't charge it properly (let the battery die after each charge for a couple of days). Otherwise, the battery is not bad. Picture quality is great (even when zooming in), video quality is good. Instruction manual not too useful, but it's very easy to find out a lot of features just by exploring. Speakerphone is great (especially when playing MP3 ringers)! Cop this phone...especially if you're gettin a new plan!",4
"Paperweight...

Bought this phone earlier this year and I really regret it.I bought a Motorola v551 phone and realized that it doesn't hold charge beyond a day and I talk at most 1 hour a day. I then realized that more than half the time I charge, the phone doesn't charge at all! Infact the phone displays a message ""Unable to Charge"". I realized I can only use my phone 3 or 4 days out of the week when I'm lucky enough to get it to charge. Frustrated with this poor performance I replaced the brand new battery with yet another brand new battery. No luck. I called support and had the phone replaced but same problem still persists. I read through several message boards and noticed many other people frustrated with the same problem.To make matters worse, this phone locks all ringtones and games you purchased for the phone. You can NOT take it out of your phone using bluetooth so if you need to replace your phone be prepared to repurchase all the games and ringtones!!",0
"The V551 Mortorola

The telephone is a lemon plain & simple. It has so many problems you can not even imagine. If approached to buy this tele "" Run "". Cingular is a good Company, I give it a 5 star plus , they just need to take this telephone off the market.",1
"Do yourself a favor, go with Verizon

Cingulars customer service totally sucks. They made me hold 2 hours every time to get a warranty exchange on my phone, and finally had to pay $175 to disconnect the service. I regret changing over from Verizon, really do.",0
"WOW!!!

this phone is very sleek. I think it is a good price also. plus it is part of the biggest network ever! and just because I'm a kid don't think I don't know. I have done all of my research. I had a nokia 6800 and that was a good phone, but this phone takes the cake!",4
"I am so disappointed with this phone.

Both my wife and I hate this model, we are stuck with it until the contract expires. The volume for the phone and speaker phone is not loud enough. We have it set on the loudest setting, and it is not loud enough. The phones we had prior with Sprint, we had to turn down the volume for being too loud. The address book needs to be reworked. If you have three numbers for one person, all three are separate entries. Plus, the fields that can be used are different on the phone and what can be saved on the sim card. The ringer volume is too low even with it turned all the way up. There is no outside button to silence the phone in a meeting without hearing a tone while working through the different ring tones.The absolutely worst thing about this phone is the dropped calls. If I am making a business call with this phone, the first thing I do is tell the other caller that the phone will probably drop the call after 5 minutes. I am not sure if the drop calls are Cingular's fault or the phones fault. But, Cingular still sells this phone so I am thinking that it is the Cingular service. My wife's phone is worse than mine. When I have tried explaining our problems to the Cingular rep they just give the blank stares like they do not care or they hear about it so much until they do not care any longer. The truth is: all the features in the world can not make up for bad reception when you need to make an important call. The interesting thing is when the call gets dropped the bars go from 5 bars to zero and that is without moving in my seat. Within a couple seconds, the phone will go back up to 5 bars. Try to make a phone call again, the bars go down again.If you need your phone for business calls try a different phone from Cingular, better yet, try Sprint or Verizon. Do not make my mistake.",0
"NO battery life. This phone is terrible!! DONT BUY IT!

I bought this phone two weeks ago and the battery life listed in standby mode says ""170 to 240 hours"". Thats directly from motorola in their documentation. The truth is this phone lasts about 4 to 5 hours, EVEN IN STANDBY before the battery is dead. Use it at all and it will last you about 2 hours. Use bluetooth in the car? It will last about 30 minutes.Check google with a search for ""v551 battery problem"" and witness the truth. This phone is trash and nobody should make the error of purchasing one and wasting your money like I did. Motorola has no plan to fix this problem, so dont buy this phone.",0
"A BAD dEAL

I bought a MOTOROLA V551 one year back. It is very difficult to charge this phone. If you insert the plug of charging cable, it keeps saying unable to charge . You have to give it side pushes and try all stupid gimmicks before it starts to charge. There have been days when it took me20 MINUTESto start the charging of this phone. The colors blue and silver are not flattering either. Why does nt motorola give some good colors, may be just metallic ones will do.I NEVER got the rebate on this phone . Either cingular or amazon is to be blamed.Overall this phone will get 2 stars from me.",1
"me hate this phone

terrible respnse time the battery life is less then 5 hours topsflimsy as hek and terrible reciption. My dads girlfreind had this phone and she had it 4 about 7 weeks and then she closed it from talking and then it just shut down and never worked again.dont get it worst phone you will ever getbut it does have a good color screen but the front of the phone is week and flimsy and scratches really easliy and plus if your a kid and you go to school and you have the phone on you best have it off because like most phones it makes an annoying beebing sound when you have a new voice mail or missed call and it doesnt have silent mode so when you are in school or in a meeting you have to have it off if you dont want it to make any noise.by kevin nolan",1
"Ccell phone

i got this phone as a christmas present this year and i find it a great phone. the reseption is excelent. the only this i dislike about it is that it cant a long peroid of video, but other than that it is an awsome phone, i strongly recomend this phone.",3
"Poor reception

GThat's about it poor reception. Phone feature are good, pictures are poor quality and so is reception",1
"THIS PHONE SUCKS - PIECE OF CRAP

I will give this phone a rating of 5 piles of b@@l s@@t..The worst combination on earth is Cingular with Motorola V551.First, to make/receive call, you need a good phone instrument which V551 is not. Second, IF you have good phone, you should have good singals which cingular does not provide.This phone is bluetooth enabled. But in its life time, it did not find any other bluetooth enabled device even if the other device's bluetooth is on and its within 1 centimeter away from it.Besides, you can take pics, video, but there is no option to send this pics/videos by bluetooh. What a piece of crap. WHY THE HECK I get photos/videos for.If you press a key, it will take your lifetime to load the item you want. I can keep going & going & going....IF YOU LOVE YOUR LIFE, DON'T GET THIS PHONE. I am desparately waiting for my one year to be completed. That will be the happiest day of my life....If you buy it, you will make the biggest mistake of the your life.",0
"Do not buy.

Keypad doesn't work. The phone is cheaply made. Drops calls. Battery life 20 minutes.",0
"Bad battery life, period.

I would rate this phone with 5 stars if it weren't for the wretched battery life. I'm getting only 24-36 hours on a recharge. (And yes, I've turned off Bluetooth; and yes, put it through several recharges; and no, I'm not using a rapid recharger). Cingular graciously replaced the battery, but the replacement seems to be doing even worse. The worst problem is that the battery meter goes from two bars to none in a matter of minutes. This is in stark contrast to my older Motorola v60, which seemed to go forever. I would avoid this phone.",0
"Would be 5 stars if not for the battery

The phone is packed full of great features, however, the battery life is horrendous. A full charge only lasts about 1 day with moderate use. It also seems to take a long time to charge; about 2+ hours from dead to charge complete.",1
"Does anyone know how to reset the alarm clock feature?

I just purchased this phone recently and for the amount of features and options that come with phone the manual is pretty much useless. They might as well not even give you one. There are certain features that I have no clue what they do, whether or not it would be better for me to change them of turn them off etc. Battery definetily could last longer. Does anybody know how to clear out the alarm clock so I can start entering new times. After you enter 5 times you can't enter anymore and I am not sure how to erase them so I can start entering new times again.",2
"No Calling Card Functionality,.... I returned it!!!

I have been a Cingular customer and always liked the coverage. So decided to upgrade with them after my contract got over. I got the V551 after signing an additional 2 year contract (which I always think is not right).I had a few issues with the phone though.- NO CALLING CARD functionality. I make a lot of international calls and having this is imperative. All Nokia and SonyErricson phones have that. Its stupid to not have it. This was probably the one thing that made me return it. I could have lived with other issues.- Battery indicator not accurate: The indicator will easily fool you into thinking the battery is full when its not. In the two weeks that I had the phone the phone went dead on me atleast thrice. I am not saying that it runs out of juice quickly, but if it gave good notice I could have planned for recharging it.- This is probably because I am used to Nokia... but the menu could have been better.- THE PHONE IS LOCKED: thanks to Cingular even after signing a contract the phone comes locked. This is just not right!!! I searched some websites and they quote anywhere from 25 - 50 bucks to unlock the phone for you. You have to mail the phone in. This is so not right.Pros:- Bluetooth is amazing. I am probably more happy about the technology than the phone it self. This was my first bluetooth phone and it seemed to work fine. I paired it with Motorola HS820 and was happy about it. I did lose the connection a few times though and I don't know if its the phone or the headset. I could hear the other party but they couldn't hear me.- I haven't tried the PCsync capability but that was one of my requirements and the phone has it. The calendar functionality in the phone though is ok. would rate it on 4 stars.Hope this helps.",2
"AWFUL PHONE THAT HAS AN AWFUL BATTERY LIFE

I HATE THIS PHONE... IF U HATE HAVING TO CHARGE YOUR PHONE EVERY TWO DAYS (OF LITTLE USE) THEN DON'T BUY THIS PHONE.... I JUST HATE IT AND I DON'T RECOMMEND IT AT ALL.. SAD BUT TRUE. SONY ERICCSSONS ARE BETTER THEY CAN GO DAYS WITHOUT BEING CHARGED BUT THIS MOTOROLA HAS TO BE CHARGED EVERY TWO DAYS AND IF U TALK ON IT, THEN ONE DAY AND IT NEEDS TO BE CHARGED. MOTOROLA PHONES ARE AWFUL.",0
"wut r they talkin about?

i have the motorola V551 and this phone is extremely awesome... just about the same as the razr, but without the thin part. if this thing does have a slight flaw on.. its the camera... doesnt have flash so taking pictures in dim areas is not great... but it works well nevertheless.",3
"HORRIBLE PHONE

This is perhaps one of the worst phones I've ever used. I've constantly have had bad reception (family and friends have also complained with this), the layout is hard to use, and i get tons of dropped calls everday. it seems as if cingular decided to release a phone without seeing if it actually works. if you actually want to talk to people - this is not the phone to get.",0
"Good but not great

I've had this phone for a couple of months now and I am quite satisfied with it so far. the picture/camera quality is far better than my old SE T610 and I love the real mp3 tones that it supports. I make my own little mp3 ring tones on my computer and transfer it to the phone via bluetooth.... that is really cool. Reception is ok, i suppose but definitely better than my old phone. Battery life is average. Also love the speaker phone but the speaker is located on the back of the phone, which does not make much sense. Overall, it's not a bad phone.",3
"WoW, THE Best phone I've had so far!!!!

I had this phone for a little while now and I must say that it is the best phone I've had so far!...The vga screen provide really crisp and clean pictures, the sound quality is fantastic and the bluetooth features makes transfering data (graphics/sound clip) to and from your laptop/desktop so easy, as well as hands/cord free driving!...The only con I have is not about the phone but its instruction manual, very confusing to follow, some features are not listed on the contents pages, you have to go to the index pages and hope to find what you looking for...Otherwise, this is a fantastic phone, Good job Motorola!",3
"Poor quality phone

I'm an old AT&T customer. I was going overseas and wanted a Quad phone, so I paid $249.99 for this at the Cingular store, plus $25 to unlock it so I didn't have to upgrade my phone plan from the existing converted AT&T to a new Cingular plan. I am returning it tomorrow. The sound quality is poor, the menus are confusing, and I get no reception at my house or in any of the small towns nearby. The only places I can make or receive calls are the major highways. I'm keeping my Sony Errickson T616, even though it doesn't work in Asia/India/Africa. The quality is far superior.",1
"Horrible...Don't Waste Your $$$$

I own a v551, my wife owns a v551, 2 co-workers of mine own v551's.....I think I have enough experience with the v551 to know that its a piece of junk. Everyone I know, myself included, who owns one of these sorry phones has problems with it. Problems include repeated dropped calls, the phone turing off for no reason, dropping the blue tooth connection by itself, the screen going white for no reason, poor reception, lousy battery life, pathetic ring tone selection, terrible sound. I could go on if I had the time. In short, please take my advice and look elsewhere. I have had such a terrible experience with this phone, that I have vowed to never buy from Motorolla again.",0
"Nice phone, but BIG cons

I will say that this phone has been through a lot of minor drops over its year and 4 months, seemingly unscathed. I like the display and the overall form of the phone. However, there are two HUGE cons which are forcing me to shop for another one:1. The volume is terrible - as of the past few weeks the volume has dropped and I can barely hear anyone, even though the volume meter reads ""7"". This really is awful.2. As with almost everyone else in these comments, I have had major issues with the charger. The interface is needlessly complex with way too many pins to align - it has taken 10 minutes to get the thing to connect right.",2
"Good Phone

This phone is comfortable and easy to use. The graphics, camera and video are very good. The only problem is the thing pushes you hard to use media links so Cingular can charge you for it. Limited ring tones and hard coded media browser buttons all work together to send you to a place where they can charge for your visit.",3
"No volume...also

What a downer. I bought the V551 phone because I wanted to support Motorola. I paid $150 through Cingular. I can't hear anyone anymore - the volume is just not there! What good is everything else about the phone if it doesn't work with it's main purpose. I'm going through the process of getting a replacement through Cingular. We'll see how it goes.",0
"phone not reliable

I have used nokia phones for years and assumed that since their contact/address layout was similar to MS Outlook, all cell phones would likewise be similar...how wrong I was. If you intend to use this phone to manage business and personal contacts, get a Palm or Nokia. Also, the speaker is known to burn out on these phones. Motorola knows this and continues to sell a sub-par product. I can only use my phone with a bluetooth wireless. The speaker has been replaced 3 times!!!! Thanks a lot Cingular and Motorola, what a team.",1
"Incredible Phone

I have had several different carriers and lots of cell phones in my day and this has probably been one of the best phones ive had to date. I had nextel which in my opinion was the best wireless service I had found but when i went away to school it didnt work because they only work in major metropolitain areas. So I needed to find a new cell phone carrier which led me to cingular. Now I had friends who had the occasional complaint about cingular but what carrier doesnt have people bad mouthing them (as you can read by the reviews on this site) but they had merged with AT&T and while i wasnt a big fan of AT&T i thought id give them a try. So I went with the V551 on the recomendation of a friend who worked at cingular and it has turned out to be just phenominal. I have had service out in the middle of corn fields and pig farms as well as any highway ive driven. I get an occasional deadspot if in out in the boonies but in the city i have no trouble at all. The phone itself is awesome as well, the talk time is great and the stand by time is unbelievable. I often tease my roommates and freinds cause they have to charge theirs on a dailybasis or they run out of battery while we are out and about. I charge mine normally at night but if go away for the weekend i toss my charger in my bag just in case but I can usually go for the whole weekend without charging. The construction is sturdy and the size is just right. it doesnt feel like a flimsy thing thats going to break on you. I also bought the USB cable and i make my own ringtones and its great that the phone plays MP3 format so my ringers are usually much better than most people. The cable also comes in handy when you want to download pictures and you dont want to mail them. The camera quality is nothing spectacular and lacks a flash but i was shopping for a phone not a camera so i didnt care that much about it. The bluetooth connectivity is great too, i have a motorola bluetooth headset and its the great thing ive ever bought. it allows full control of your phone from your ear and you can just toss it in your pocket and not have to worry about fishing for it if youre driving or if its in your bag. The range on it is great as i can leave it on my desk and go to most of my apartment and still be able to talk on it. I also connect my laptop and my palm pda to the phone which i have used it as a modem several times and have had no complaints. the only set back i did not like is that if you are on speakerphone the speaker is on the back and the mic is on the front so you have to find a happy medium between hearing the people on the call and them hearing you. You also must becareful with the charger and make sure you properly insert and remove it from the phone, i damaged one like this but i got it replaced with the warranty and i am more careful now. The outter screen is also small and monocrome so it doesnt allow for pic caller id if the phone is closed but the monocrome screen is visible even in the most intense sunlight so its a decent trade off. All in all the phone isnt that pretty too look at and is of very typical design but why mess with someone that tried and proven. The phone is the best phone you can get for your money and will serve you well if you dont abuse it. I have dropped it on wood floors and carpet and even asphalt once or twice and its still ticking cept for a few nicks on the case.",4
"Who Knows?

I'm on my second V551. I had a Motorola T720 that I loved. So did my teenager. Well, his screen developed issues that prevented him from seeing his displays. Luckily we had purchased a service plan from Best Buy when signing up with Cingular the year before. So they replaced the phone with the V551. He got my old T720, & I got the V551. I got recharged for my ringtone-Star Spangled Banner, & my screensaver was no longer available at Cingular. But no problem as the V551 has a camera, & my 11y/o found flag/eagle/Statue of Liberty pix on the web & voila-took a pix & saved it to the phone. The sim card saved some numbers, but of course not most, so that takes forever to redo. Well right at first I had trouble hearing the callers. I was forever bumping up the volume. I went to Best Buy, Walmart, wherever I found Cingular, trying to hear better. I wasn't the only one apparently. Then a few weeks ago, people were saying they had trouble hearing me. I became the voice yelling,""Can you hear me now?"" What clinched it for me was last week when I left 3 messages at home to my family who was home, & they didn't pick up because they couldn't hear me. As I went through messages I heard why they couldn't hear me, because I couldn't hear them either. I know the phone was refurbished. I didn't drop it. I didn't have charge issues. I like the menu's& phone book. I just couldn't hear it well. So I just got another V551 from Cingular itself this time. Luckily for me the phone had a year warranty from Cingular, because of course 90 days had passed from Best Buy. So far I can hear & am heard. I'm not pleased about the loss of my screen picture & ringtone-AGAIN-to be charged-AGAIN-for my ringtone. Of course when changing the phone #'s to the SIM card, most of the cell phone #'s were saved, not all, but I lost everything else. So I spent 2hrs replacing what I could remember. I took the old & new phone in to a Cingular store hoping they could retrieve the numbers from memory? in the old phone. Well they said did, but they didn't add anything new to the one's I already had replaced. I'm hoping to buy the software & cable to place all of it on my computer. Sounds like I'll be replacing the phone soon. It's interesting. We got Cingular because they seemed the best for our life, but at Walmart, my phone doesn't work in electronics, but my husbands V188 thru T-Mobil does. My neighbors went Verizon because her husbands phone thru T-Mobil didn't work when hunting in the hills/valleys. I loose calls all the time where you would think you'd be covered. Cingular has roll-over minutes which saves them from being changed by us for Verizon which has way cooler phones-esp. Sanyo's. Thanks for input people. RLT",1
"Works well to me

After some frustrating months with my Sprint/Samsung which dropped calls 98% of the time while at home, I switched to Cingular/Motorola 6 weeks ago and it's been working without a problem.I also like the customizable features and been having fun to take pictures and setup my custom wallpapers and ringtones.",4
"Mediocre Phone

I really wanted to like this phone. It has a nice solid feel to it, especally compaired to some other plasticy phones. First the good points:Great sound quality. Voices sound natural.Good battery life. This is one of the most controversal aspects about this phone. If you break in the battery according to the directions on Motorola's web site, the battery will last about three hours of talk time with two to three 12 hour days of standby. That's using just the phone - not turning on Bluetooth or using the camera.The color screen is large and bright.Ringtones are loud enough to hear even under noisy conditions.The camera takes nice looking photo's.Now for the bad:The owners manual is so sketchy about the phone's features and operation that it's just about useless.RF quality - the ability of the phone to hold onto a signal - is only fair. This phone drops more that it's share of calls. It cannot match some of the better Nokia's in this respect.The phone will occasionally become staticy and then drop calls. The phone has also ""locked up"" like a computer and had to be rebooted to work again. To be fair this dosen't happen often enough to make the phone unusable and it's not a terrible phone. There are just better choices and if I had to buy a phone over again I wouldn't buy this one.",2
"Great phone -

Used overseas only in Taipei, Beijing, ShenZhen. No US service.Upgraded from a V400 because I wanted BT. IMO this is a very solid phone in terms of construction, battery life, signal reception. Had not seen any problems such as call dropping or poor signal quality problems. Earpiece volume seems to be adequate (for me). Ring volume could be louder but the polyphonic ring tone helps it. Battery life seems to depend on locality where the phone was used. I have seen the battery needing to be recharged in a day or 2, or it can go 3 or 4 days without needing to be recharged for similar amount of use. Quite happy with the phone.",4
"Excellent; no dropped calls; week-long battery charge

I was surprised by the performance I've gotten so far out of my Motorola v551, after reading the reviews here, I was a bit worried about the new purchase. The first charge lasted a full week (7 days!) with light usage (some Bluetooth transfers, a few calls, a few photos, even a couple videos). I did turn it off at night, because of the recommendations in other reviews. Granted, I used it pretty lightly, but it lasted that whole time. No dropped calls.Perhaps they've updated the battery/firmware? Or perhaps it's a model-by-model quality issue.Anyway (knock on wood), mine's been great so far. I like the camera (my first camera phone); voice quality and reception are excellent. The menus took a little figuring out, mostly because I'm used to Samsung menus. If I were redesigning the phone, I'd swap the two top buttons that are used for almost every menu action -- the left one should be the ""yes"" or ""change"" button, in my mind -- but I've already adjusted pretty quickly.One important note: This phone worked out of the box with Tiger 10.4.1 and iSync over Bluetooth. However, be careful with the iSync settings (I managed to wipe out my address book numbers when the phone overwrote my computer's information -- real nice). But I could also easily transfer an .mp3 file over Bluetooth to act as my ringtone.I recommend this phone based on my own experience. I also purchased the BodyGlove (for v440) case and like that too.",4
"Some are V551'sgood some are bad

I am a a former AT&T; customer, now Cingular ""blue"". My first example of this phone had a firmware bug (that is well known on some of the cingular forums) that would cause the phone to reset when you tired to change SKINS. Also the battery life was under 24 hours. This phone was locked to AT&T; SIMS and had cingular logos one it (the cingular logo key and start up logos). It would not work with a Cingular SIM even though it was completely branded Cingular.The replacement phone (new still during 30 day period) had no cingular key or cingular start up screens (only an ""MMode"" screen. It came with more ringers and did not have the firmware bug. I have run it 48 hours on a charge and still had three bars of battery showing. It too is locked to AT&T; SIMS.For the most part I like this phone. Bluetooth functionality is not as nice as my Treo 650 (Sprint). Pictures are fine for 640x480 camera. Time and caller id are nice on outside. Size is a bit larger than some but for many users this will be a plus.CONS:Phones are locked so you cant use them with local SIMS if you travel overseas. Most Cingular/ATT phones are like this but some are easier to unlock than others.MOTO tools is not a free program, they charge for it. Should be a free download. You still have to buy the cable.Speaker phone speaker should be on front like the Sprint Sanyos, so you can hear it.PRO'sNice display,Enough ringer options (on the ATT version)Loud enough for meEnough customization to get it to work the way I want.Didn't evaluate data (costs too much on Cingular/att)4 phones unlimited picture/data +100 SMS =40 bucks on Sprint. Close to 100 on Cingular.Biggest issues are with cingular not this phone, price of data plans and unlocking policy for ATT customers which is they won't EVER do it!",3
"well put together.

I've gotten the phone just recently, i was hesitant at first bec. of its ergonomic style. but soon as i got a feel of the phone it sort of grown into me. it's loaded with good features such as stream video, camera, voice record, speaker, real music tone. and much more. overall, if you are looking for a good phone with less pretty penny, i would invest in Motorola's V551.",4
"No Voice Dialing without additional ""voice connect"" service.

Overall this phone works very well. I am very pleased with the voice quality, signal strength, display, keypad and battery life. When used with Cingular, it does not support voice dialing unless you subscribe to the $4.99 Cincular ""voice connect"" service.The phone is capable of voice dialing but it appears that Cingular has asked Motorola to disable the ability to enter Voice Names in the phone's address book. To get around this I use a Motorola V60 to add new phone book entries with a voice name. This requires swapping the phone' SIM card between the V60 and V551 every time a new entry is added.This phone would receive a 5 star rating instead of a 2 star rating if it did not disable entering voice dialing names.",1
"Lousy phone

I had this phone for a year. During that time it continuously dropped my calls and told others my number was not working. Sometimes when I placed a call it said the number I called wasn't a working number, even when I was just on the phone with the person at that number and got dropped. Then my screen failed, all the color drained out of it (fade to black). I tried to use it anyhow but it wouldn't allow me to place calls. Next it stopped accepting calls, and finally it won't even turn on. So, now I am without a phone.",1
"Life span is just a year

I have had this phone replaced twice. I liked the features, but if you use your phone a lot especially for business use, I strongly suggest you look into a nokia. The earspeaker doesn't go as loud after a year of use and so I was forced to use either my speakerphone or bluetooth wireless piece to take in my calls. My texts messages get delayed or I receive my text msgs too late (unless you turn off your phone, take out the battery and put it back in.. sometimes it will solve that problem), but I've been having that problem on both of my replacement phones. Also, it started to automatically end my calls. My contract is ending next month, so i'm going back to Nokia.",0
"Unreliable

This phone seems to get fairly poor reception and drops my calls to the point of uselessness. The bluetooth connectivity is unreliable and, more than half the time, requires a reset before it can be used with another device. The user interface is not as usable and responsive (there is a slight delay in every button press).",1
"Love This Phone

I have used this phone for a year now and love it. I haven't had any of the problems others are listing.Fits comfortably in the hand.Bright display.Good reception and voice quality.Voice dialing great and works with Bluetooth headset. Can set the phone to vibrate when you need to be quiet. Have used camera function to take some fairly good pictures-it is a PHONE after all. The only thing I would improve on is having more memory for voice dialing.",4
"Horrible phone

I had this phone for 1.5 years and after about a year the front screen broke and the battery would never stay charged. I could charge it all night, and the next morning I would make a call and the phone would die on me.another thing- horrible reception. cingular is fine, but this phone is HORRIBLE. do not buy it!plus- its bulky and huge and the camera SUCKS",0
"It's good for what it is...simple

I've had this phone for 6 months now. What I expected from a phone like this was that it could handle bluetooth and mp3 ringtones.Pros:Ring volumes with vibrate is loudMP3 ring tones work great. You can even select which ring tones are associated with each individual callerScreen is clear and vividEasy to hold in one hand and flip upNavigation is fine as long as you know which options to chooseBluetooth works great as long as you have it on the same side of your bluetooth headsetCons:Battery doesn't hold its charge after six monthsNavigating through the phone book is dog slow. My Nokia N-Gage QD was so much quickerVoice activated dialing isn't as great as the Windows Mobile OS like the Motorola MPX 200 that I had a while ago. I think it has to due that the OS doesn't natively support it. You have to actually record the voice instead of recognizing the words.Reception is adequate but not greatI've been getting ""Call Failed: Retry"" several times even though I have at least 3 bars of receptionI've been getting really bad static noise on the phone when dialing outCamera enclosure gets dust in there and you have to remove the whole face to clean itI'm getting a replacement phone as we speak. Suffice to say I don't have all great things to say about this phone but when you look at what it's supposed to be...a simple phone...it does an excellent job.My expectations of phones are pretty high because I like all the bells and whistles and this phone has some of them. Considering it was a lot cheaper than smart phones, I'd say it was still a good buy.My only big gripe with this phone is that I expect phones to last at leaast 1-2 years and this phone did not deliver that.",1
"good at first, annoying after a while

I got this phone about a year ago, and I recently got another.It has good features, but is a small screen and the keys are annoying.It's clunky and very heavy, and doesn't fit easily in a pocket.I switched to a RAZR and am much happier, and gave my cousin the v551.",0
"Eh, could have been worse.

If it had caught on fire when it rang.Not so great.It tends to lose connection if I put pressure on the screen area, or cause massive static.Seemed cool looking when I got it, but it's pretty awkward, actually. Even with ""maximum bars"", it'd often drop, it had a very hard time connecting with online capacity even after several attempts at official maintenance. Sound would crackle oddly, and the hinge often felt on the verge of overextension.",1
"Motorola hardware's solid software sucks

First, I got a V400.. returned for another in 5 months, and then another and finally Cingular offered me this phone (v551) as a free replacement.Problem 1: I requested the Cingular salesperson to transfer contacts from the older v400 to the new phone.. most of the contacts didn't make it. (tip: use the SIM to store contacts instead of on phone)Problem 2: It is mandatory to search by the first letter only.. unlike the Nokia phones where you can search contacts by the first combination of letters.Problem 3: The bluetooth transfer is very slowProblem 4: Your settings, notes, can automatically disappear / reset when your phone is turned off -> on.One advantage I find is the ability to send DTMF tones with the calls, that saves me time while using calling cards for international calls. Another is the design.. I don't even have to bother if I drop the phone (5ft high on to a concrete floor).. it is rock solid and keeps working in spite of repeated drops.. Call quality is good except in elevators.",2
"Not worth the money.

I purchased this phone just over a year ago, and it broke down within a year. The display, which was excellent, is now difficult to see when the ""flip"" phone is flipped open more than halfway. I agree with the other reviewers who state that charging is awful. The charge does not last more than 24 hours on standby and the recharging cord can come out and eventually it will not stay in at all. I can't say if poor reception is due to Cingular or just certain areas that I'm in such as downtown Miami (the boonies). There are some good features to this phone, but none redeem the poor length of charge time, especially considering the Motorola specs. There is a plethora of cellular phones out there; I'll be choosing something else, probably not from Motorola. Don't choose this one and don't blame me if you do.",0
"A Total Package, Baby!

First off, I've had my v551 for months and haven't had ANY of the problems listed below. And frankly, wonder about the sort of battery abuse, etc. some employ. As far as dropped calls go, that's not the phone, but the service provider, normally. If your radio or TV actually drops a signal, is that the cable provider or radio station? Or, your receiver? Hint: it's not your receiver unless it's been struck by lightening or something.Back to the v551--loaded with features, very clear sound, very reliable--a very popular phone. In fact, what you would expect from a Motorola and a phone in this price range.Thus, if you like the features and the v551's appearance, get it. Just don't abuse it or accuse it unsensibly.",4
"great phone

i dont know why people say this phone is so bad. I used to have a T720, and this phone reminds me of that one. If you dont like the menu you can change it, the camera is decent, the conection is good, and i havent dropped any calls, and the speaker is ok.. ( iam hearing impared so im sure its actually louder then i think) i love this phone. The problems with the charger dont seem to be an issue, if you know what your doing you can figure it out. its not rocket science. i had a little problem with the car charger but i cleaned off the connectors and it worked just fine. now im just waiting on my bluetooth headset to see how that works. overall its a great phone",4
"I Love Car Rides

Short Answer:Do not buy!Long Answer:I had this phone and its predecessor. I never had a good conversation with it. It drops calls constantly...one of the replacements even neglected to tell cingulars servers that it had ended the call and would tack on five or ten minuets. A Cingular representative agreed that this could be possible! So unless you want to waist gas trying to get this phone to work do not buy it!",0
"A little something from everybody

My experience has mirrored that of the majority of V551 users. In general, satisfaction for a couple of months, then frustration, finally downright disgust. Camera functions are okay ( good for screensavers & wallpaper), my battery life is good, (my wife's is bad), etc. The worst experiences are dropped calls and many episodes of volume so low I have to activate the speakerphone (irritating in public). My wife's small company purchased a Cingular plan and offered these phones to employees on the same plan, with about 6 or 7 takers. All but one have experienced similar frustrations. I get amused when I read a review stating that that person has had wonderful experiences with the V551 and has ""...no idea why some have rated this phone subpar"" because it has worked well for him. The reason for reading several reviews is to get a general idea of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with a product. No one product is going to give everyone ALL bad or ALL good experience.",0
"Like the Fun Boyfriend with the Shortcomings you Just Can't Ignore

I have owned this phone for nearly two years.- Sturdy Little FellaWhen I was shopping around for a new provider and phone, I found that Cingular was offering this one at a really low price (under contract, of course). My first cell phone had been a Motorola (one of those gray, solid analog ones that is about twice the size of your average current 'clamshell' type), and my recollection of my former phone's sturdiness is part of what prompted me to get the Motorola v551. The v551 has not disappointed me in this area. My former job involved a lot of running around town, and I would keep the phone on a holster on my jeans so that it'd be readily available for me to answer quickly. Needless to say, I've dropped the phone more times than I can remember and aside from a few scratches on the silver plate on the front of the phone, you'd never know to look at it now.- Handsome, TooThe screen on the phone is a beauty. The size, clarity, and rich color are great. My phone came pre-loaded with LOTS of graphics, including clipart in ready-to-use e-mail templates, as well as a generous amount of wallpapers. (I don't know if this is from Motorola, or if it has something to do with my service provider.)- Fun To Play WithThis phone can do a crazy amount of stuff (calendar with alarms for reminders, games, mix your own ringtone, voice-control, the list goes on and on). I'm just going to cover what I feel are the two main extras, the still camera and video camera.I like the camera on this phone. When setting up your shot, you can do things like zoom in on the object and adjust the brightness. I've taken a number of pics with my phone, and I usually e-mail the photos to myself to get them onto my computer's hard drive. When I used the camera feature for the first time, I was particuarly pleased with how well the picture had turned out, given the phone's size, etc. The pics not only looked good on the phone's screen, but on my computer monitor, as well.The video camera is pretty cool, too, but I've never found the need to use it. I've only played around with it once or twice, and was pleasantly surprised to find that it includes sound with it's clips. I think the clips last somewhere around 20 seconds. They look great when you play them back on the phone, too, but I have never tried viewing any of the clips on my computer, so I don't know how well they translate onto a bigger screen.- Always ThirstyThis phone needs it's juice, and needs it often. On average, I charge my phone every 1.5 days, and I often (unintentionally) let my phone battery run dry before recharging. If you are one of those people who talks on the cell phone a lot, you are DEFINITELY going to be charging this phone every night.This shouldn't come as a surprise, though. The sheer size and clarity of the screen makes it obvious that your phone is going to need a lot of recharging.The charger is irritating. This doesn't happen a whole lot (thank goodness), but there have been numerous times when the phone wouldn't connect with the charger. Fiddling with and jostling the connection point seems to do the trick. The worst experience I've had regarding this charger issue was when I spent about 10 minutes fiddling with it.- Not All That DependableI've experienced more dropped calls with this phone than with any other phone I have ever owned, and I have owned a lot of phones. I know that the dropped calls can't be due to a weak signal because I live and work right smack in the middle of town where the signal is strongest, and I haven't had this problem with other phones. After a while, I noticed a pattern: nearly all of my dropped calls have been extended ones, and by 'extended', I mean anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour or more). Another thing to note is that movement doesn't seem to be the reason for dropped calls, because I am usually sitting still during these longer conversations.Another annoyance is when the phone tells you to retry when dialing out. This is the only phone that I've ever had this problem with. I'm not entirely sure if this is a problem with my provider's network or with my phone, but I am leaning towards the latter hypothesis because I have used other phones on this provider's network without experiencing this problem.Fun, But Not Commitment MaterialOverall, I like this phone. The sound quality is excellent and it's loaded with features that I didn't think I'd use but ultimately found quite handy. Looking back, however, if I'd known a year ago what I know now about this phone's issues (mainly dropped calls), I probably would not have chosen it for my service contract.When my current contract is over, you can be sure that I will get a different phone.",2
"Nice, until...

I've had this phone for 8 months, and it was never loud enough, always forcing me to really push it against my ear hard to be able to hear. Recently this problem has gotten way out of hand and I have to use the speakerphone if I want to be able to hear the other caller. Frustrating.",2
"All around great phone with minor drawbacks...

When switching from my old ATT GSM plan to a new Cingular plan, I was forced to get a new phone to replace my venerable Sony T616. Originally I was leaning very strongly towards the Sony T637- very similar to the T616, and instant messaging that the T616 did not have. However, thanks to a rather slick sales guy, I walked away with the V551.First I have to explain why I got the T616- I loved it because it seemed to be a color, net enabled version of my beloved Nokia 8260. So I never looked for a flip phone- it just seemed so unoriginal. However, the downside of the 8260 and T616 was that their shiny exteriors scratched far too easily.So, I never looked for the V551, however I ended up being very satisfied with it. When looking for a replacement to the T616 I looked for several key qualities- Bluetooth, camera, IM and the ability to fit into the small box shaped indentation of my lower dash on my Isuzu Trooper without sticking up (I didn't want my phone flying around).The V551 satisfied all of these and far more- the camera is 640x480, twice that of my old T616, and decent. The relatively generous 5mb of memory was great, and the ability to record video is highly novel, however I really don't use it. Add to that MP3 ringtones, Bluetooth, a stylish looking shell and I'm happy. However, there are many areas that the V551 took a while to...adapt to.Sony users: This phone's menu structure is slightly more cumbersome than my old T616, however being a teen I quickly readapted. I miss the joystick of the T616- it was far faster than the keypad dial. Along with that is the lack of easily changed skins (which I will get to later) and a cool factor of the T616 that is not found with the V551 (don't get me wrong- its cool, however simply not as low key cool as the T616, get what I mean?).The biggest gripe, however, was the Bluetooth difference between the T616 and V551. The T616. coming from Sony Ericsson allows me to access all Bluetooth features available through my Bluetooth dongle's interface, including the very important Serial connection via Bluetooth, allowing for the use of DataPilot software without a cable. To use DataPilot on the V551 I needed a cable, as its Bluetooth is far more limited in capability. The V551's Bluetooth controls are far more basic than the T616, not allowing for the more detailed control that I needed. Basically, the Bluetooth on the V551 was an afterthought- its decent for the Bluetooth microphone, and transferring files, but that is it.Second- low level access. One thing I loved to do with the T616 was save my text messages- something that I initially could not do with the V551. However, after discovering the USB cable I did FINALLY discover some tools that allowed me to backup my text messages, however like any new phone it took a while for these tools to appear on the net. Also, adding skins to the T616 was as easy as plopping them on the phone. On the V551 it is not only far more difficult to design skins (you need some special tools not provided by Motorola) but also difficult to put them on the phone.There is also the auto-lock, which basically means the phone is locked once you turn it on. I never turn my phone off, I just put it on silent, so this is useless. I miss the timer auto-lock of my Sony, although that was necessary due to the exposed keypad. You need to manually lock the phone if you want to keep others out.The phone tools I have discovered (even though it took some time) are excellent, giving me very low level access allowing for all sorts of modification from the operating system to hidden features. A major plus over the T616.Despite these drawbacks, the other features compensate very nicely. I have had some of the battery issues, however they seemed (strangely) to have gone away- it is possible that one needs to ""break in"" the battery for a few weeks, as I don't notice battery problems anymore. Standby is excellent, talk-time is decent. The battery meter is poor, with only 3 real intervals (2,4,6- I have never seen it at 1,3,5).I have to say that after 5 months I am very happy with this phone, it is a great all around device. Sony users be warned that it may just take some time to adapt.",3
"Total Disappointment. Why are they still selling this?

I gave 1 star for it's ""eye candy"" design, that's about it. I have had 3 of these phones (warranty for the win), with 3 different revisions of software. First one dropped calls. Didn't matter where I was, who I was connected to, or which part of the house or yard, or street I was in for that matter. My mom and brother had the same exact phone, with the same issues. Both turned theirs in for a new one under warranty. I did the same.I was sent another v551, and all was well for the first week, fewer dropped calls, but then the volume would randomly increase/decrease during calls. My mom and I had the same problem, and sent ours back. She was sent a new Razr phone (lucky her), while I was sent yet another v551, along with more frustrations. Same deal, dropped calls and the totally frustrating volume issue all over again. ""Are you there?"" ""I'm here."" ""I can barely hear you."" ""I'll call you right back."" So many times in one call.Third Strike, finally I was sent a new v557, which is the same physical design (besides the color), but better software by far.The v500-line of Motorola's ALL have the same faulty charge port! If you _have_ to have this phone, make sure you buy a cradle charger, and throw away the travel one. Don't even bother buying a new one. Your battery will thank you. Having to tape the cord down, and position the phone just right to charge is a total waste. It also reduces the life of your battery.Never again. Cingular discontinued selling this phone, because they had so many people call in to have it replaced. Edit: When a customer representative at a Cingular Store sees your phone and suggests that you get an upgrade... or when you call customer service and just mention the model number, the rep says, ""ahh yes, the v551.""...makes you wonder what in the world Motorola was thinking when they released it for purchase. -_-",0
"Don't get this phone

It hurts to say I was wrong but in this case I'll bite the bullet and admit. I made the wrong choice.I usually don't post comments but I was mucho motivated to save everyone else the same grief I and my friends went through. You're probably reading this page because you think this is a great phone but trust me this phone is aweful.Battery life lasts 1 day max, talk time is 2 hours max, and the phone won't charge properly. Heck, the guy at the Cingular corporate store even admits they've been hearing lots of complaints about this phone's battery life.I've bought new batteries, twice actually but that didn't solve the problem. The Cingular guy told me that the phone is at fault not the battery.. Well what can I say, I'm using an old Sony Ericsson T616 now.. I know its old but it's 10times better... My friend who was using v551 went back to using a black & white screen nokia phone and he's happier with it..I dare you to buy this phone.. Just don't say I didn't warn you...",0
"The Best Motorola phone I've owned

I don't know why people are so negative. Maybe they should blame the service provider instead of the cellphone. I have an excellent cellular service provider so therefore my cellphone is used to the max and performs consistantly.This is my 3rd Motorola after previously owning a Nokia (which I will never go back to) and this is the best Motorola I've had. The sound is clear and crisp and the display is excellent. When I have the sound set to loud, it is LOUD!!!!I have a stronger signal in my ""known"" weak cellular zones and I've had fewer dropped calls. My phone doesn't take that long to charge and I keep it on 24/7 and have my display and backlighting kept to the very minimal to conserve battery life. The pictures are good for a camera phone, but that is not why I bought this phone. If you want good pictures and video it's best to invest your money in a good digital camera that takes mini-digital movies with highter MP's. A phone is to make and receive calls on, although it is fun to play with.The Motorola manuals are terrible and don't contain detailed information, which is a shame. I got this phone on reccomendation from a relative and I'm glad I did. I would reccomend it to anyone!!!!!",4
"Bad Battery

The battery is a big problem. I bought it less than one month ago, and now it can only sustain one day, for about 1-2 hour talking time/day. It's far below my expectation, even though I did what the retailer told me to do: charge 24 hours before the first time use.In addition, the plug that connects the phone and charger is not well designed. Sometimes I have to really push hard to begin charging, otherwise, it won't work. Also the user interface when you try to turn on the phone during charging is confusing.If you want to use Cingular, I recommend a Samsung phone.",1
"Quad 4

The best reason to buy this phone is that it has all 4 GSM frequencies which makes it great for traveling as you're far more likely to be able to make a call in a foreign country with all 4. Also being a flip phone which ends the call when you close it you don't have the risk of forgetting to end the call in Europe and getting a really big bill. As to the hundreds of teenager features I haven't got a clue but it works better than my last phone.",3
"Motorola & Bluetooth

My CRITERIA for phone.Bluetooth, GMS Global, camera, internet, compact & comfortable flip phone, Significant rebates with service contract.Motorola V551 apparently met all these specs.Connected V551 to my Power Mac via built in Bluetooth. Was only able to see photos, but not able to sync contacts and calender from Entourage. Needed theese contacts on my phones.Found out that I could only sync via Bluetooth on a PC. My old PC notebook did not include Bluetooth. So I purchased USB Bluetooth adapter and phone tools. This package costs about $85 thru Motorola.There were major difficulties in gettting Bluetooth adapter and Mobile phone tools software to work on Windows XP Pro. ( Incompatable with Service pak 2) Finally successful with Motorola tech help. Phone tools still has a problem. It frequently wants to update itself. The update causes it not to work.The good part about the this adapter is that it will allow this old Pc to to connect to the internet. I was also able to easily add any of the contacts that I had in Outlook to my phones (2 of them, family talk plan). (However the format automatically was full name, not last name first. To change format I would need to alter each name individually. The phone tools software will allow you to make these changes on your computer, which is easier than doinging it on your phone.) Also speed dial numbers are automatically assigned as contacts are entered. You need to enter preferred speed dial numbers to each contact and OK a change of number.The bad part is that I will soon need to repace this old notebook with a Mac Powerbook.When I questioned Motorola about Mac compatability, they stated that they have not got around to testing software for Mac.Will think twice or thrice about another Motortola phone if they continue with this attitude.",3
"BAD VOLUME!!

My phone did work well for a few months when i first got it. But for the past 4 months it has been getting harder and harder to hear people even though the volume is all the way up. i have to push the phone so hard up against my ear that my hand starts to hurt. Also, the camer takes good pictures, but then when u want to go look at past pictures you took, they are all scambled or blury.i DO NOT recomend this phone. I plan on getting a new and better phone as soon as possible so i can actually hear people when they call.",1
"Sell your Motorola & Cingular stock

First of all, sell your Motorola stock. No one who buys this phone will ever buy anything made by Motorola again. Your phone will break. I am on my third, and you can hear only on the speaker phone. I would return it for another refurbished one, but why bother? I would only be getting a refurbished unit that one of the other reviewers of this phone returned. And do not expect eager cooperation from Cingular in dealing with this problem unit. So sell your Cingular stock, too. As soon as my contract is up, I am: leaving Cingular for good; getting an unlocked phone model from a different manufacturer; and buying time on T-Mobile as I need it. You have been warned. Caveat emptor.",0
"I've gone through 4 so far- you tell me.

This phone is solid when it works. WHEN IT WORKS. I'm on my 4th, only because im putting up with this madness until my contract runs out. I have no problem with cingular's service but this phone is a nightmare. It just dies and cannot be restarted. Apparently this IS A COMMON PROBLEM. Why Motorola and cingular would continue to to put a defective product is beyond me. I will not buy another motorola phone and if cingular doesnt cut me a great deal when my contract is up I will no longer use their services either.Poor poor job on cingular and motorola's part.Stay away.",0
"A Very Good Phone

This is the second V551 that I've had. First one had the common issue of poor battery life. I eventually found out that mine did not have the latest firmware and returned it for one that does. Big difference! Battery life is much improved; not the best I've had, but certainly good. Reception is also significantly better. It's gone from so-so to very good in fringe areas. I've only had one dropped call since the change and no missed calls (not sure if reception was addressed in latest firmware or if previous phone was somehow defective).Call clarity was always excellent on both ends. Earpiece volume could be a little louder, though. I like the overall feel of the phone; seems sturdy and well built to me. Many complain of the Motorola UI, but I don't find it particularly confusing or hard to navigate. I'd say no better or worse than Nokias I've owned. I've also not experienced the menu lag that some have mentioned.Another common issue is the accidental pressing of the side buttons when pulling it out or when it butts up against something else in their pocket. I always keep my phone in my pants pocket, and honestly, that's happened to me only once or twice. Not sure why that's a problem for some.Address Book could be better. Not a big issue with me, though.BTW, some have said how it can't list all of a contact's numbers together under one name. It's done by going to Address Book > Phonebook Menu > Setup > Change ""View"" to Primary Contact. Hope that helps.Camera is fine, I guess. Video is kinda lame. Both are easy to use, but neither is very important to me.Manual is also lame. Not a lot of information there.Bluetooth works great! I recently paired the phone with a Moto HS850 headset with no problems. Connects quickly and reliably every time. 15 feet's about as far away as I've tried it, and it worked fine.I mostly just want a phone to make and receive calls, and I can do that with this one without worry. So in summation, I think the V551 is a great phone. Especially since they updated the firmware, so be sure you get a newer one!",3
"Feature-rich phone with some flaws

I should begin by telling you that my expectations for cell phones were shaped by the motorola V60, my first cell. It had excellent reception, a sturdy metal case, and superior battery life. This is what I look for in a cell phone. Does the V551 measure up?First, the good:The phone is solid and attractive, although it no longer has a metal case. The screen is bright and backlit so it's easy to see even in complete darkness. the user interface and menus are almost completely customizeable-you can set what the side and soft buttons do, and there is a rotating menu that can be accessed by the radial button-you can set these options as well. Several people have noted that the phone has many sub-menus and it's often hard to get to things-this can be bypassed by learning how to customize the radial menu.The speakerphone is easy to engage and satifyingly loud and clear. The external speaker on the phone is loud and can be heard from several rooms away at high volume-in fact, I've started using it as an alarm clock. The camera and video cature features are easy to use, although figuring out how so send them from the phone to an email address is not. I've not had a chance to use the bluetooth feature, so can't comment on it.The phone comes loaded with AIM instant messenger service. whether this is useful or desireable is going to depend on you. I don't have any friends on AOL and don't chat much, so it's worth nothing to me. As an aside, any phone that's meant to be a messaging powerhouse, as this one is advertised, needs a full keyboard, in my opinion. This phone does not have one.The reception seems clear and I have had no dropped calls, though I have had the phone only a short time. volume is nice and loud and easy to adjust.Now, the bad:the phone has a number of options the require that you buy additional service to use. Want to send pictures and messages? You will need to purchase the messaging service. Want to download games and shop ringtones online? You'll need to purchase internet data connectivity service. It's a bit disconcerting to have the phone ask you for money whenever you want to do anything fun.The battery life is, hands-down, the worst aspect of the phone. Even if you only talk for a few minutes a day, have bluetooth turned off, and use the camera only occaisionally, you will get, at best, two days of use between recharges. If battery life is important to you, look elsewhere now.The manual is simply useless. I have learned more about how the phone works by playing with it than by reading the documentation. There are any number of features simply not described at all. Want to customize the user interface? You are on your own, buddy. Want to send an image to someone else? Figure it out yourself.The phone comes with two skins, and three music ringtones. this seems a bit skimpy to me.I am debating taking this back. The features are fun, but the battery life is a deal-breaker. If this is not your primary phone and you want something fun, by all means, buy this phone. But if you want a workhorse phone with good battery life, this is not the phone for you.",2
"I like it

Just for the record, I have the V551m, a MuchMusic Edition V551, and it's on Rogers Wireless.In spite of all of the nasty reviews for this phone, I decided to get it anyways. I had an incredibly old Nokia, and I decided that it was long past due for an upgrade. Overall, I really like this little phone. It's bigger than alot of flips out there right now, but I like it. It feels less flimsy. I don't feel like I'm going to break it whenever I open it. So now for the pros and cons.PROS:-Nice bright screen (kind of tough to read in really bright sunlight, but not totally unreadable)-The slightly rubbery texture on the outside. I don't have to worry that it's going to fly off the dash of the car.-The customizing options are endless. You can set the function that each of the 4 directional keys, the left and right soft keys, and the 'smart' key perform. Plus, you can have ""shortcuts"" to the stuff that you use the most, for example, the alarm clock.-Good quality camera, for a phone. I'm not saying that it's amazing, but for what it is, it isn't bad. The video isn't as bad as people have said either. I mean, it isn't going to give you amazing, lifelike images, but if your friend is making really odd faces/sounds, it's handy.-Battery life. The thing that concerned me most when deciding whether or not to get this phone. The phone I had had a terrible battery life. Right there in it's manual. 30 hours standby. Yup. But this phone actually holds its charge for awhile. I get a little over 3 days, with a little talk time, and me playing with it all of the time.(it's like a new toy at Christmas)CONS:-Weak signal strength in my house. Might just be my location, or my provider though. I am in rural Manitoba after all.-Sometimes, hitting the volume key is annoying, just because of the bleeboop noise it makes. All of the people that are complaining because it's so easy to switch from ringer on to silent must be crazy, cause it takes about 9 presses to switch between the two. In the two weeks that I've had it knocking around in my purse, i've had the ringer change ONCE, and it was just from loud to soft, and I noticed right away, cause it bleeblooped (sorry, its the only way to describe that sound)Because mine is a MuchPhone, and a different provider, I don't have any complaints about the lack of ringtones, or the charges to download stuff.If something drastic happens, and I change my mind about this phone, I'll let you know.*~UPDATE~*I've had this phone for a month now, and I have no real complaints. I just have a comment. Some people complain that the screen times out after however many seconds, and it doesn't just go dim, it turns off. But I was doing something, and I was in the sun, and when the screen timed out, I could still see what was on the screen, if I held it up to the light. So I don't know what's up with that, but it seems to me like it just dims down REALLY far.",3
"solid phone, recommended

Purchased V551 a month ago after being a satisfied T721 owner. This phone takes everything good about T721 and makes it better.1) brighter display2) Bluetooth functionality (use this frequently with HS820)3) Speakerphone4) CameraThe minor negatives are:1) Reduced battery life with Bluetooth active2) Cingular software: wish i could remove shopping applications, AIM, and other cluttering software installed on phone.",4
"Great Phone For Most Users!

Pros: Sound / voice quality, great internet, great feel and construction quality. Bluetooth wireless works great with my wife's new Acura TL hands free link system. She can make and receive calls in her car with a touch of a button without taking her hands off the wheel. A great safety issue. No more wires for the headset (optional)!Concerns: Battery life is suspect especially if used for internet, camera and prolonged bluetooth applications. Looks like charging is necessary at least every other day if not daily. This is probably true for most phones and is a function of battery technology.Wish the font size could be adjusted for many applications especially for text messages. The small fonts are hard to see for us older folks!It does seem I am pushing more buttons to get to certain applications compared to my old Nokia phone. Not a big deal.A five star phone for most!",4
"Great phone

I would like to point out to all the people that have reviewed this phone as bad because of service that the service has nothing to do with the phone and if you have cingular you will have the same service with this phone as any other cingular phone. My friend uses this phone and we have great cingular service in our area.",4
"I Like It!

I really like this phone. It has so many great features! The pictures it takes are great. You can't expect some top notch pictures that are similar to pictures taken with a camera but for phone quality pictures, they are pretty good. I love the way this phone has the speed dials! It's great. And some complain about the reception but usually that has to do with the area you live in and the service you have there. My husband has this same phone and so does my best friend. They both really like it also and have no major complaints! This phone is a lot of fun and I like it! I recommend it!",3
"excellent replacement for my StarTac

Short response to previous reviews: YES, there is a hierarchical address book view. You have to make sure all the entries for a given person are stored in the phone's internal memory (as opposed to the SIM card); if so, for each person you can then assign a number for work, home, main, mobile, fax, and pager. And YES, you can use voice dialing, as it is indeed enabled in the phone. Again, make sure your address book entry is saved in the phone's memory, not the SIM card.Long review: I needed a new phone since my antique Motorola StarTac I bought from Sprint in 2000 was on its last legs. I've had this phone and service from Cingular for a week, and they've both been exceptional replacements. I use this phone in Silicon Valley in California, and the reception is freaking amazing. I get four bars in my home (where I used to get 1 bar and lots of dropped calls on my antique phone on Sprint), and I get 5 bars in my office (where I used to get 0 bars before).The phone itself is great. It's smaller than my StarTac in all dimensions and lighter as well. Sound quality is excellent. The camera (video and still) is surprisingly good, even in poor light. It certainly does not use a Canon L lens, but the pictures come out well. The speakerphone is very useful, particularly when you're waiting on hold. The personalisable wallpapers, screensavers, and skins are nice, but I think I would have been more impressed were I 15 years younger.The address book works well, although there is some incurred latency as you scroll through your list. Note that if you want to assign photos, tones, or voice dialed names to entries in your address book, you must save that particular entry to your phone's internal memory, not the SIM card. The latter is the default, but you can change it on a per-entry basis. I think as a general rule, if you're keeping just a single phone number for a person, keep it on the SIM card.The exterior finish of the phone is nice. The back has a rubberised blue-ish material which is resistent to minor dents and scratches. The top has a silvery look that is quite nice. I still miss the more professional all-black look of my StarTac though.The setup with Cingular was excellent. I bought my phone from Amazon, but I wanted to port my number from Sprint. The phone came pre-activated, with Amazon even e-mailing me my assigned number on the day the phone shipped. After I started up the phone, I dialed Cingular customer service to have my number ported from Sprint, which was finalised in 24 hours. Additionally, since I do not subscribe to a data plan, I had Cingular disable all wireless data communication on my phone, as it is easy to accidentally press the Cingular button next to the power key, which invokes a data transmission. To top it off, the two female customer reps with whom I spoke had cute voices.Negatives: the phone doesn't come with a data cable or with the software to sync your calendar and such. All must be purchased separately. The hierarchical phonebook is functional, but scrolling through it is not as intuitive as on my old StarTac where a different icon for each type of phone number was shown at the bottom of the screen. Also, the GSM signal interferes with the unshielded audio cable with my computer speakers (static bursts every 50 minutes), so I do my best to keep my phone away from that. From what I've read, this static is due to the GSM signalling.",4
"Nice features

This is a very nice phone with quite a lot of features. Prices range on this phone from free to as much as $149 or more. With cingular I got mine for free - well three of them free actually with a recommittment of a 2 year contract.I have found this phone very instinctual to use which is nice and the key pad is easy to use during text messaging (unlike my last one) The color screen is lovely and great for games - altho- the phone comes with no games. zero. zip. nada and any games you buy you have to do as a download. Payment is for the game but you have to pay for bytes as well. Each game I d/l'ed cost around $5 for the download only (the cost of the game is separate) and they were very standard (not super graphic games). Keep that in mind.I also find the speaker phone helpful in the car altho you still have to flip the phone open to use the speaker which is silly.The two things I dislike about the phone is it is hard to keep from hitting the 'web' button and that connects me to the web and i get charged whether it was a mistake or not. I cant disable that key without disabling text messaging as well...And I have to say my reception isnt quite as good, but it isnt bad either. Its a bit of a mix",3
"My Experience

This is my 3rd Motorola phone ever (previously, T720, V120e). I must say when comparing this to the T720, the phone completely destroys the competiton. There are a small percent of users who may experience a white screen bug which is easily fixable by going to a cingular sort to get reflexed. Pros: Quick Menus, Nice LCD Display, Mp3 tone capability, text/internet capable, Data capable. Cons: Battery life is just average, Bluetooth connection with Mobile Phone Tools sucks (Doesn't work), Camera/Video is not great. I would recommend this phone for anyone that would like to get a new phone with Cingular!",3
"Horrible.

Awful, wretched, miserable P.O.S. Do NOT buy this phone (Motorola V551). Nothing but trouble with the power supply, battery, battery life, charging time, lack of ability to recieve or make calls while charging, missed calls, etc. Today the battery charger died - now I can't charge this chunk of crap at all and Cingular will not make warranty replacements at ANY of the so-called 'Cingular' stores in my area (Manhattan). I either have to wait for those clowns to send me a new charger or go buy a new one at MY expense after owning this hateful object for less than 70 days. I hate this phone and I hate Cingular.",0
"I think im in love.....

I bought the Motorola V551 about 2 months ago and what can I say other that this phone is awesome! I love everything on this phone. I especially love the fact that when I take a picture that I can set it as my wallpaper. I also love the MP3 ringtones. It has rubber around the edges for style and also so it wont drop out of your hands as easily as other phones. I have had no problems with this phone what-so-ever! All has been just dandy!!!",4
"NOT a BAD Phone

This is phone has aboslutely crushed all my expectations..Bad ReceptionLow Battery Life.. If you miss to charge it at night.. you are gone for the next dayBacklight doesn't stay more than 10-15 seconds...Need to particularly assign ringtones for all the numbers in the phone book else you won't get the ring.. the default is NONE.The side button changes the.. Ringer profiles.. from loud to silent... and it happens all the times ..Now coming to pros..Really Good Camera..Captures good videos too..Bluetooth...(never used it though)I'm getting a Nokia 3120.. can't afford to buy another phone..Finally.. Get this phone.. only.. if you boast of having very good reception.. and you don't miss to charge every night..Hope this helps..",1
"I hate this phone

I have had many motorola and nokia phones, and this one is BY FAR the worst. NO reception...simple as that. I can not use the phone at my own home ever. I am changing /upgrading today. I have had it for 6 months, and kept calling cingular and hoping for the best, for nothing. They said it's because I have 'trees' by my house. Ok, so don't buy this is you live near trees (?) !!",0
"BUYER BEWARE

The phone itself is very nice very very nice but....IF you are a cingular customer with another motorolla phone don't fool yourself into thinking you can just put in your sim card and be off....NO NO I tired this and unless there is some secret society that runs around giving out Subsidy codes then you can't use the phone. Cingular will tell you that they can reasearch the IMEI numbers to try key word try and get you a unlock code for the phone but then the phone is not covered under cingular warrenty and some of cingular features you are use to might not work. Call AT&T for the code since they are the only next option for this phone made for cingular and them well they too can not give you the code if your not a customer for their company and Motorolla themselves well they will tell you they can't get the number either cause it's done by the company the phone was made for and they don't have access to that kind of code. SO now again nice phone would be even better if you could use it with your SIM card if you choose. SO advice don't buy unless you are a AT&T customer or you are getting a SIM card with it.",4
"Awful, awful phone

Motorola should have been pulled up on some sort of Trades Description Act because the battery life on this phone is absolutely dreadful.As many have already noted, if you forget to charge this phone each night, the battery is dead the next morning after a couple of hours.I can't wait for my wireless contract renewal to come up so I can get back to a Nokia.",0
"pretty but useless

This is the third motorola that I've owned and it sucks. It takes 8 hours to charge and the charge only holds 10-12 hours. I got a new battery but no improvement. Also it only holds a call for 3-4 minutes then drops it no matter where you are or where you're calling.The camera is nice and it is a pretty phone to look at.Get a different model.",1
"Poor battery life, addressbook . Buy direct.

Okay, after a couple of months use I can say this phone sucks. The battery life is way shorter than advertised on my phone, my wifes, and a co-workers. It won't even last a week of low use (<25 minutes), and the battery drains to nothing real quick at the end, so you're at 75% for 2 days, 50% for a day and drop to zero before you can get home to recharge it on Thursday. It left my wife stranded and unable to contact me last week. Unhappy wife == very unhappy husband. Work upgraded me to a Blackberry and its battery lasts well over 10 days before needing to be recharged, even with all the mail sync and everything else it does.the address book is worse that the one on the startac this phone replaced, I have 3 entries for everyone at work (home, mobile, office) instead of one entry with three numbers. (You can change it to display one preferred entry for each name, but this is a pain to find to setup and then use)My original review read: Buy this phone from somewhere else -- Amazon will delay dispatching the phone and then fail to send the information to Cingular to activate the phone. The Activation instructions included with the phone are be wrong, Amazon's customer service reps will tell you wrong information to activate the phone. If you realize this you will not be able to use Cingular's automated activation service because of the first problem and it will be well over a week before you get a working phone. oh, and there is no number portability to them if you buy though amazon and want to keep your old number.",0
"Highly NOT Recommended

I bought this phone about 3 months ago, and was very happy I purchased it. The sound quality way fantastic, camera was great, and the design was awesome. Just recently the phone was getting a little ""iffy."" The earpiece on the handset was starting to degrade. Overtime, it started to lose it's sound quality, until just a few days ago, I can't hear anything at all! I've been needing to use the handsfree speakerphone in order to hear anyone. The camera is okay, but this is supposed to be a PHONE, so I can't complain about the image quality. The phone itself has good graphics, but you are unable to view the screen in sunlight. Also, the battery can no longer hold a charge for over 12 hours, without being used. If it is used, it needs to be plugged in ASAP. The charger connector (and I've spoken with others who have experienced this with all Motorola phones) no longer connect with the power supply with ease. In order to connect, you must ""play"" with the charger and find the right spot for it to charge.Before I purchased the Motorola v551, I was a devout Nokia user. After the Motorola, I am still devouted to Nokia. I purchased a Nokia 3120, and it does not compare to the Motorola quality.Overall, I DO NOT recommend the Motorola v551.",0
"Drops calls

Facts:1. Every 10 minutes, the signal bar goes from 5 to 0. With a phone like this you are better off with a landline. My friend who lives with me in the same apt, has a cingular service and a nokia phone and the reception is much better in her phone. Sometimes I dont even get a ring when I get a call, it directly goes to voicemail. Even if you live on top a cellphone tower, dont buy this phone.2. The stupid charger doesnt charge the cell. You have to fiddle with it for 5- 10 minutes to make the cell phone charge.3. You have to go to 100 places to disable the phone from accessing the internet. Else you will get a heart attack when you get your monthly phone bill.4. I agree it has fancy features like bluetooth, but it is bad at searching other devices and transfering a file can be consider a nobel prize task.Whats the use of a PHONE when the basic reception doesnt work.",0
"have some annoying issues

The nice thing about it is that it plays MP3s so you don't have to pay for ringtones.It has the following issues though:1) very poor battery life, one day and it's gone, and for some reason it takes so long to charge!!2)The ear bud has a very annoying noise that gets worse if the earbud wire comes closer to the antenna. Don't understand why Mot will put the ear bud plug right next to the antenna3) Drops calls like crazy, and it starts by you not hearing the other side while they do hear you, and then the call ends.4)The voice command feature is of no use:a)First, it allocates very short time duration for the command.b)if you have multiple numbers for each person, you have to record each one with a unique voice command. My T610 used to record the name of the person, and then it lets you record if it is a cell or office, etc..c) not matter how I record the name using my bluetooth headset, or any other method, it just seems to be having hard time recognizing the speech.",1
"Motorola V551: good reception, bad design. Get Nokia 6230.

First of all, I've used Sony Ericsson T610 with both Cingular and T-Mobile service and found them comparable in Los Angeles (Verizon is best here). From comparing all three phones (Nokia 6230, Sony Ericsson T610, and Motorola V551) with Cingular service, I've discovered that there is a *BIG* difference in phone reception quality.Phone reception quality is as follows: Nokia 6230 > Motorola V551 >> Sony Ericsson T610. The Sony Ericsson T610 had no reception in my apartment, the Nokia 6230 has great reception everywhere.Overall phone quality: Nokia 6230 > Sony Ericsson T610 >> Motorola V551. (Though if reception is most important, you might rank Motorola V551 over SE T610)Here are pros/cons of Motorla V551:Motorola v551PROS:-Much better reception than T610-The clock and reception bars on the flip cover are convenient.CONS:-Bad battery life-Bluetooth: requires Motorola Phone Tools software, costing $25, to sync contacts with PC => disappointing.-Bulky (large phone, didn't like external antenna)-Disappointed with operating system...there were no cool features, ""silent"" and ""contacts"" were more difficult to navigate to than with T610 and Nokia 6230-Other reviewers claim Motorola phones are most susceptible to viruses. Not currently a problem in US, but possibly in the future.Nokia 6230 is worth the extra $.",2
"Excellent full-featured phone

I've had it only a couple weeks but so far I am very impressed.First the downside. I agree with another reviewer that the battery life has been dissapointing-- hoping it will improve over time as the manual claims. And I've had 3 dropped calls in a week. On Sprint with my little Sanyo I dropped 3 calls maybe in 2 years! The signal for both companies is pretty good in my house. I went with Cingular cuz of the GSM SIM card to put phone # in cuz I broke the screen on my Sprint phone and couldn't read the #s! But I copied the SIM #s to the Motorola's book and now I see 2 sets of each name... help!I'm amazed you can get this level of phone free with service. Speakerphone, video camera, Bluetooth-- amazing! I'm most excited about the bluetooth to get my pictures out and use as wireless modem. Haven't done it yet, so anyone please comment on how the wireless modem feature would work with a Cingular plan... Another reviewer mentioned it takes a lot of menus to get to the Bluetooth function. You can customize one of the 4 ""home keys"" (the directional pad) to jump immediately to that function. I've got mine set for bluetooth, calendar, phonebook, and calculator. This phone is very customizeable.",3
"Good world phone

I am actually shocked by the reviews I saw saying how horrid this phone was. I have had mine now for over 6 months and have travelled extensively with it and have had no problems with dropped calls, poor reception (except in certain malls, but I expect that), and poor volume and freezing of the phone. This phone has been put through its paces and has held up very well (i.e. being dropped or being crushed in my overpacked purse), with just some minor scuffing. The pics I get off the phone are surprisingly good, though the video is not surprisingly poor, but what else would you expect from a phone. The bluetooth is brilliant and this is a great quadband phone, meaning you can travel around the world and it works great. In fact, the only reason why I didn't give this phone 5 stars is the placement of the speaker. It is only located on the back of the phone so if it is buried in a bag, or even in you pocket, you more than likely will never hear it ring even if it is on its loudest setting. However, this is the only drawback, and so if you are looking at getting a decent phone with a great camera and a nice look with a tactile cover, then this is a good choice.",3
"Save your self some grief, move along...

Scenarios that I encountered and why I'm giving this a bad score:- I've charged the phone overnight and the next day after work I tried calling my girlfriend to go out to dinner with me but the phone was already dead. Lesson learned: Phone battery doesn't last beyond 10hours even on standby...- I was talking with my old friend from Michigan for 2hours and my phone started to show the LOW BATTERY warning. Since I was home I decided to plug the charger into the phone to continue talking but the phone turned off. Lesson learned: Phone's talk time is about 2 hours and it turns off when you charge.- I bought an additional charger at work and used it to charge my phone. It made the charging noise and everything but 5 hours later when I checked it's screen it said ""Unable to charge"". It turns out this happens once every two or three times. Lesson learned: Motorola charger is unreliable.- Because of the short talk time I decided to buy a new battery but the battery life remained the same. I read several forums which told me the phone had issues with power management. Lesson Learned: 2hour talk time is as good as it gets with this phone..- I bought a Motorola bluetooth headset and made a shortcut to it. I tried using it while I drive and at home but I noticed that 8 times out of 10 it gives me one of the following errors. (a) Cannot find device (b) Cannot connect (c) failed to turn on bluetooth. Motorola rep awknowleged she's encountered this problem on her phone frequently. Lesson Learned: Their bluetooth is unreliable and don't think about using it while you're driving. You can expect to spend a good 5 to 10 minutes trying to get the bluetooth headset connected to this phone.- I tried to use the phone's camera to take pictures and assign pictures to phone book entries. (And also assign customized rintones.) It turns out that in order to do any of this you need to first copy the phone book entries from your SIM to your phone. Copying is fine but now the phone displays duplicate entries. If you had 200 phone numbers before now you'll have 400. Why you might ask? It is because it displays numbers from both the SIM and the Phone. You now need to delete each duplciate entry manually. Lesson Learned: Their address book program isn't very smart or robust.- I carry my phone in my pocket and the camera hole becomes a dust bin after a day or two. If you try to take picture with it, it comes out awful. Lesson Learned: You have to clean the camera hole with a Q-tip every few days if you want to use the camera.- I bought games and ring tones for this phone and because of all of the problems I had, I switched over to another phone. I noticed that I can't take the ringtones or games out of the phone because Motorola locks them. I had to call each game vendor and explain the situtaion. That's a lot of time wasted. Lesson Learned: If you buy ringtone or games for this phone it will remain locked to this phone.I hope my experience helps people make the right decisions. Check out the other reviews for this phone, theres a lot of unhappy people with similar/same problems.",0
"Cingular In Hawaii w/ V551

I was reluctant at first to get this phone for two reasons, (It's clamshell phone and I would have to use Cingular service)When I received it in the mail, I was surprised how small the phone was. Fits very nicely in my palm and in my pants pocket (Not very big into belt cases). It has very stylish looks with the blue and silver. The blue part of the phone has a rubber/matte feel and the silver looks like brushed aluminum.The manual was easy to browse through. It follows very nicely with my ""casually play with settings until I have to read manual"" attitude with electronics. The voice recognition calling is a bit of struggle. I have to repeat the name twice and eventually it takes. With my limited knowledge I'm guessing it maybe due to ambient noise (traffic, Radio, other people) I've also had issues with assigning pictures to a contact. Again, I go through the steps (Picture to contact)but somehow I have to do it twice, maybe it's user error. One feature I do like and use quite often is the speaker phone. Its great if you need your hands free (ie., Driving, holding baby, typing away on keyboard, etc)As for service with Cingular, I have not been disappointed. In the past with another service provider...I was not able to get service in my house and only limited service at work if the moons were aligned just right. However, I now get full bars in my house and every place at work. You can have the most kickass phone on the market, but if you get crappy reception, the phone is useless. The V551 w/Cingular in Hawaii seems so far to be the best combination and I couldn't be happier.Overall, its a great phone with a crisp, bright display with all the bells and whistles you might want in a phone. Mahalo and good luck with your seach for the perfect combo in your area.",3
"cuts out all the time

My husband and I each bought these phones not to long after they came out. I had always heard good things about Motorola, but I really don't recommend this phone. I wish I would have saved the $100 a piece I paid for them.I like some things about the phone... the camera is alright, it has a lot of features, and it is pretty easy to use.My major problem is that both phones CONSTANTLY cut out and hang up on people. Plus, you never know how long you have been talking to yourself.The phones have speaker phone, which is a really good thing because that is usually what I have to use just to be able to hear the person I'm talking to.It is the worst when I am talking to my husband on his phone, I guess since they are the same phone.I really do not recommend this phone. I really don't think it is worth it, even if you can get it for free now.",1
"Motorola V551 = Perfect

I have had this phone for about a week, and I couldn't be happier. It has every feature you can think of, and calls are crystal clear even when on speakerphone. It is the nicest looking phone that I've seen besides the i860 and v3, but those are over $300.00. I got my V551 direct from Cingular for $150.00. The camera takes great pictures and the video feature is pretty cool. Picture caller id is awesome. BlueTooth means no more paying for ringtones or wallpapers. I used to have GSM w/ AT&T and they SUCKED! Cingular has been nothing but a great experience for me so far and I love this phone.",4
"broken

After 8 months of ownership, suddenly the reception went south. No reception in or near my house, or inside anywhere. Reception could be good outside (out of town.) The connection to the charger is finicky, so sometimes it isn't charging when you think it is.I got the run-a-round from cingular trying to get a replacement. After two long phone conversations. I was told to go to the local dealer. The dealer gave me another phone number to call. The operator at that number told me that the dealer should have at least swapped out the SIM card to see if it was the problem. Anyhow, eventually I got a new phone amd so far it works.I always connect my phone to the charger when driving (9 hrs per week) so my phone is always charged. I won't complain about the need for frequent charging; it's better than my digitial camera battery!",1
"Not bad for a flip

The phone works good enough. A lot of the reviews I have read come from typical human error.Rebooting - I used to have a problem with the phone rebooting when I was using it. All I did was take out the battery and clean the connections with a pencil eraser and the problem was solved.Charger - I definitely do not like the charger. The charger ends are fragile and if you step on the end of it on the floor, or near where you plug it in, you will have problems with it. The charger also has a finite lifespan. They work good to start with, but after using the charger for a few months, you will need to check and make sure it is charging at intervals while it is plugged in. If you brush against the cord, or close a door hard, it might stop charging.Bluetooth - The Bluetooth works excellent. I see some reviews where it didn't seem to work well and it sounds like people just didn't read the 3-step directions for synchronization. You should not need to turn it on via the phone, just hit a button on the headset to answer/call after it is set up. (I use the boom style Bluetooth headset, some others may be different.)Camera - The camera works good in well-lit situations, and very poorly in low light. The zoom takes a bit to get used to using.Design - The flip phone design is a little more robust than most other flip phones, but it has the basic flip phone design flaws such as: Don't apply pressure to the flip when talking, (causes creaking and possible breakage,) don't drop it when it's open, (easy to break,) and there's no place to put the volume controls on the inside of the flip. Having the volume controls on the outside of the flip is a menace. It's no fun when every time you move a little the phone changes volume or settings. If you like a flip, this could be a good phone, if you like a standard phone, then don't buy it. Flip phones just are not as robust as the non-flip styles like Nokia.Service - I also see comparisons to other phone services - I don't feel this is valid. Two phones being compared that are using the same service would be a valid comparison for reception. If a Verizon phone works in one area, and the Cingular does not, there are areas where the opposite is the case, like the other side of the building you are on. Service towers are not in the same location for all companies.I have Cingular service and I rarely have dropped calls or places where the phone does not work. When I do get dropped calls, it is usually during times of the day when call volumes are typically high, i.e. lunch time, immediately after work at 5PM, Saturday night out, right when night time minutes start, and things like that. When I am travelling, I also don't lose service. I am located in the Midwest and the service may be better here that elsewhere.All in all an OK phone. Nice to take some quick pics and send them to friends, and convenient for the Bluetooth. Personally I prefer a phone that is not a flip, but this one works very well with the exception of the fragile charger.",2
"Lots of features; so-so quality

I've had this phone since Dec. 2004. The first one stopped holding a charge after about 6 weeks. I'd fully charge the phone and a little more than a day later, after no more than 10 minutes of talk time, the thing would be completely dead. I contacted Cingular and they shipped me a replacement very quickly.The replacement phone holds a charge much better (6 days), but the battery-life indicator doesn't follow an even path. It shows a full charge for several days, then goes to 2 bars of charge, and then dead, all but skipping 1 bar.The sound quality is about average. I like and use the speakerphone. Turns out I don't use some of the other features (Bluetooth, camera) as much as I expected.Annoyingly often, the phone doesn't ring when I have an incoming call, even when I'm in an area with a strong signal. Instead, I get the ""missed call"" beep about 15-45 after the call occurred.This is my third cell phone, and overall I like this phone better than my second phone but not as well as the first.",2
"A Mediocre Phone, Perfect For People Looking To Frustrate Themselves!!!!!!

I rate this phone a 1 only because the bar cannot be lowered any more.This phone is unreliable at best. Some of the features include:-Low volume levels that get worse with age-Terrible reception! Go from full signal strength to none without even moving-Drop calls like mad especially with Cingular's ServiceSo, if you are a person who generally likes to frustrate themselves, purchase this phone. I know about 4 other people who have the same phone and the same problems. Beware!!!!!!!!!",0
"Best Phone out there

I really dont know what the other people are talking about. Myself and 10 friends all got this Phone. Its great. It works great for all of us. The hands-free speaker works great and is very loud. The best part is the Bluetooth. It is absolutely amazing. Maybe all these people complaining should try the Bluetooth. it would make a big difference.",4
"Can I give the V551 no stars?

I don't know if it's Cingular (we call it ""Stinkular"" as an ongoing joke) or the phone, but we are experiencing all of the same things that are being said here.-At least 5 dropped calls per day. I'm tired of saying ""Hello? You there?"" only to look at the phone and realize I've been talking to myself for the last minute.-The charging on this phone is plagued by poor design. The plug can be easily moved in such a way as to not charge the phone when you think it's being charged.-Sound is the worst. You can barely hear anyone with the volume turned all the way up.-Reception is also the worst. Don't know if it's cingular or the phone, but from what I hear here, must be both.-Phone is packed with features, but it is the slowest phone I have ever used. There is such a delay when dialing, accessing menus, everything.-Freezes up like it was made to do so. Have had the phone exchanged and it still doing the same thing.-Have had to pull the battery to get it to unfreeze",0
"Best Phone Ever

I was tired of Nextel's i730. It was getting old after only a year. I made the jump to Cingular and the Motorola V551 here in the Metro Detroit Area. All I can say is WOW! Reception with Cingular here outranks Nextel 10 to 1. The Motorola V551 is an amazing phone in such a nice package. The phone is just the right size. Not to big like Nextel i730 and not too small like some Samsungs. Easy to push buttons. Best screen ever. Unlike some bigger phones that have a 176X220 2.2"" screen, it has a 1.9"" 176X220 screen which makes the resolution really shine. MP3 ringtones are much clearer then the WAV ringtones that I had. Only Complainent is that the speaker is not as loud as Nextels. But nobody can beat Nextel in speaker loudness.",4
"this phone is cool

I like this phone a lot, the bluetooth connectivity removes the need to pay $2.50 for ringtones and transferring pictures between phone and computer is cool. I dont have problems with dropping calls, and voice dial works fine for me.",4
"It is true. My dream phone is good.

It is true. I have told these people that this is my dream phone and they say that the phone is a piece of junk. They always say that the battery looses charge very easy. Dah!!!!!!!!!! if your battery is still full at the end of the day, you don't charge it. It takes the life away from the object that hold's your batteries charge. I am getting a new one because I dropped my phone in the ocean and it broke. 2 day's later it came back on. But it could never stay on. It was always turning on and off. Well, great phone. but as long as it has full charge, don't charge it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",4
"except basic phone functions, others are ok

Pros:1. good camera2. nice color display3. better contact list than older models like V66, but still not idealCons:1. bad reception -- worse than my V662. drop calls very often -- a service guy told me I have to reboot it once a while!3. the key tone is slower than the speed you type.4. bulky",1
"One of the worst phones I have ever owned

Overall the phone is very stylish but lacks in all other areas.Pros-Stylish great looking phone-Bluetooth capableCons-Build quality feels cheap, most of the ones I have encountered begin making a snapping or cracking noise after a short time when you open or close the phone-Terrible reception-Earpeice volume is nearly impossible to hear even at highest volume-Screen is impossible to see outdoors",0
"The Motorola V551 makes me a happy chatter

I'm very surprised to see all the horrible reviews. Maybe it's just a quality control issue and I got lucky. I got one of the very first of these to roll off the assembly line about a year ago and I did have some problems with that one, but Cingular (quickly and cheerfully) replaced it and I haven't had any problem at all with the replacement. The volume is decent and I won't claim it drops no calls, but not many. There are too many dead spots in the Cingular coverage areas but otherwise I don't have much problem. The speaker phone is outstanding--loud and clear. I usually use a bluetooth headset and that function is wonderful. The phone is fairly rugged and although I carry it in my pocket, it's surprisingly free of ""wear-and-tear"" scratches or scrapes that I've put on other phones. The camera and video functions aren't anything to brag about but Motorola never intended it as a high quality camera and the pictures are more than adequate. The zoom in/out feature helps improve the quality of the pictures.The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of a handful of annoyances. The phone has a tendency to change ringtones apparently from bumping the buttons on the outside of the phone and finding the menu to change it back isn't as easy or intuitive as it could be. It also has a quick (and way too easy) record button on the side of the phone. Although I can see how some people might find the function useful, it's not something I ever use. Frequently I hit the button and I have to go clear out a bunch of accidental recordings periodically. I'd much prefer that they put a bluetooth toggle switch in that spot where it would be handy to swap back and forth between the headset and phone. That can be done but not as easily as I'd like. I also find the perpetual ""no-voice-names"" message that I get when the phone makes contact with the bluetooth extremely annoying. When it pops up it overrides anything I'm doing such as dialing. It seems to think I'm unaware that I didn't have any voice names and it has to keep reminding me over and over again. Yeah, I still know! Still don't need them! That message along with one that tells me that the bluetooth is connected has to be cleared before the phone can be dialed or answered or anything else. If it pops up while I'm attempting to answer a call, it will frequently disconnect the call when I exit out of the message screen. There is a symbol at the top of the screen that shows when the bluetooth is connected so the message is redundant anyway. One other thing I don't care for much is the charger Motorola uses on most (maybe all) of their phones. The cable doesn't merely slip into the phone like the Nokia and Samsung models I've used in the past, but these have a hook-like connector and I've broken a few trying to get them to connect. Why make that so difficult? Luckily chargers--along with other accessories like batteries or phone covers--are cheap and readily available on ebay.Those little irritations are pretty minor compared to the overall usefulness of the phone. Maybe it's because this is my first bluetooth phone, but I've really enjoyed it. It's a nice size and the surface is easy to grip and hold. I've been very satisfied with this phone. Let me just add that my brother uses this same phone and although we share some of the same complaints, he doesn't have problems with his and he's happy too.",3
"There are better phones out there

Phone worked pretty well at first, but I noticed that my wife always had a better signal than me, dropped less calls, and her phone doesn't mess up nearly as much. It is not very user friendly. The menus can be confusing. The reception is not very good, and now I can barely even hear people sometimes. So I'm getting a replacement....cheap phone....",0
"I wish I'd have gone T-Mobile this time.

I can't believe I'm having this problem.The phone has a horrible time staying on. My old Nokia 3360 had a 7 day standby!IF I get a full charge, the most it will do standby is almost 2 days. If I use it for more than an hour total, or about 4-5 text messages, I have to fully recharge it.Certain days I will get up, and see a full 3 bars of battery meter. I think Motorola made that as a joke. By lunch, it goes from 3 bars to 0, without progressing through the 2nd bar, and without giving me any failing battery tones, like it is supposed to. From full to ZERO in Zero seconds flat. Impressive. I think Motorola spent 6 months developing a practical joke machine.The local Cingular office has given me replacement batteries, I am on my 3rd in 10 months. Even new batteries don't fix it, but Cingular is telling me it should.Now, lets get to another feature someone else has already spoken of. GETTING the thing to charge is a chore.I plug it in, and, NOTHING! My old Nokia would charge right up.I have to unplug and replug and poke around the recharge cord. I seem to have better luck plugging the phone in, then plugging it into the wall, but that only takes 3 times.And a great feature of my old Nokia 3360, if the battery is dead, you can use it by plugging it into the wall!Can my v551 do that? NO! It needs to charge for at least 2 hours before it will even turn on.Please consider another phone.",0
"This phone is cool, but it really does suck...

Pros: Nice screen, real sound ringtones, video & camera, games, etc.Cons: Charging problems, headset died four months into use and forced me to use bluetooth. Battery began steep decline in power about two months into use.Luckily I won a Nokia QD in a contest and have been able to use it, otherwise I'd have be more angry as I would have had to shell out the big bucks for a new phone by now.",0
"Yep. Some models do eat batteries.

I purchased a brand new V551, wishing to take advantage of its EDGE internet capabilities. However, right out of the box it sucked the life right out of both the included battery and the one that I used on my V400. In fact, it looks as if both batteries are now unusable. There is no doubt that some of these units are defective.",1
"4th Try is not the charm

This is the 4th phone from Cingular. The first 3 V600's were dropping calls every 18-21 minutes. Defect in the phones. They were nice to replace it with a V551. It too is dropping calls. The non-ability to use voice dial is a crime. The videos aren't worth anything..just a novelty. When the phone hangs on to calls, the voice quality is good, the features are fine, and the bluetooth is priceless. While the dropped calls may be a motorola thing, I've never experienced so many dropped calls (in a major metro area) on the other carriers I've had. They have good customer service. My suggestion is to get a Sony-Ericsson or to use another carrier altogether.",1
"Great Phone, features, and Price!

This phone is a great phone especially for the price! I got it through Cingular with a two year contract extension. It cost $150 - $50 MIR for a total of $100. This phone has all the features you could want in a high tech phone: Bluetooth, Camera plus VIDEO, QUAD BAND - it works all over the world, large bright screen, white back light numbers which is a nice professional change from the common blue, and it is made from this great blue, no-slip plastic. The one thing I would like to have seen on this camera is expandable media. The one annoying thing about the phone is the one button internet access. Pushing this button by mistake will cost you 2-3 cents each time. Overall this is a really great phone, and when you consider your getting quad band, bluetooth, a camera, and all for $100, you can't go wrong.",4
"Pain in the A**

We've been with Cingular for over 10 years now and owned many different phones but I have to say that this is the worst one we've ever owned!! Just like the majority of reviewers we have experienced:1) low to no volume - you can't hear them, they can hear you! I could only use my headset, and my husband could only use the speaker.2) having the phone in your pocket or even purse can end up changing the ringing style. Even when you have it in a case on your belt there is no way to pull the phone out without either pulling the antenna out or pressing the buttons on the side and changing the ring style!3) you have to wiggle the plug to get the phone to charge and then just when you think its good to go, you come back later and it hasn't charged!4) voice mails were received 7 - 8 days after they were left by callers. Then there would be so many that voice mail would be full.5) failed calls - UGH!6) dropped calls - UGH!7) right in the middle of a conversation the phone would just shut off! What is that about?!!!!!8) I have a strong signal, husband has no signal or vice versa and we are sitting right next to each other!It got so hard to hear who you were talking to that we sent my husbands phone back in for a replacement and within 1 month the same thing happened again!! Luckily for him, he was able to get an upgrade on his phone and we went back to a Nokia.My contract wasn't up until December 2006 but I was so frustrated with the phone that I was willing to pay full price for the Nokia. Fortunately for me, the customer service rep and manager were both aware of the problems and pushed through my upgrade! Back to a Nokia, where we will both stay! No more Motorola!!As for all these reviewers with 4 & 5 stars....just wait...it'll happen!!",0
"The most aggravating phone ever

I usually don't review items, but this phone / service is so poor that I wanted to be sure that I added my comments.DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!I am on my !Third! replacement under warrantee. They will replace your handset if you keep complaining. Still does not work correctly. Get used to ""call failed"", voicemail notifications that don't go away and dropped calls. Is it Cingular Service in general?The problems:Dropped CallsSlow Slow Slow Slow menu / key access.Dropped CallsWhite ScreensDropped CallsUnable to ChargeDropped CallsShort Battery LifeDid I mention the DROPPED CALLS?How many times do you need to be notified about the same Voicemail message? If you get a notification at all!Please take my advice and stay away from the V551!",0
"search for v551 and battery life on google.

a fully charge battery does not even last for 2 day with minimal talk (30min or less)..I even turned off all features (bluetooth, MP3 ringtones...) and turn the screen to dimmest, got a new battery, but none of them helps, ... Motorola support adknowledged that lots of ppl complain about the battery life.You will need to purchase software and cable if you want to sync contacts and calander with outlook or manage photos.... i've used similar software from siemens and Nokia, both vendors provide the software for free on their website and they work 1000 times better than Motorola's...i usually change my phone every year, but i did not keep this moto v551 for a month.",0
"Demonstrates a LACK of Quality from Motorolla.

By the spec. sheet and features set this phone looks great on paper. But in reality, like other moto products it doesn't funtion properly. In my opinion the bigest problem is due to the poor embeeded software on the phone. My V.551 does not repond very prompty to button presses. The biggest thing that disapoints me is a problem that shouldn't occur. When the phone is placed on the charger it often doesn't reconize it. For example if the phone's battery is dead, and one puts it on the charger it will just sit there with out starting charging. I have to open the flip display to tickle it into starting the charging process, now that's POOR DESIGN. A follow up on the same issue is that once chargeing has started, and if the battery is dead, the user can not turn on this phone. If he/she does the phone will turn on come to the home screen and imediatly shutdown. This can be very frustrating when you need to use your phone on the charger when the battery is dead.As well as those software issues, my phone generates large ammounts of electromagnatic noise. When my phone's on and I'm near anything with a speaker, that speaker makes quiet beeping noises. The amplitude and frequecy of speaker noises is higher if i'm on a phone call, or if the phone recieves signals from the tower. I am very concerned that this phone my be cooking me or what it could be doing to the next generation when its in my pocket.Don't try telling motorolla about your problems if you get this phone. They will just deny that there are problems and service you like you are a fool, not a customer with valid concers. I would recomend purchasing a phone form another manufacture.",0
"World Phone

V551 is a great phone to have with its bright color screen, easy navigation, speakerphone, and sleek design. The phone is a Quad band GSM phone which means you can use it on any GSM network in the world, pretty useful if you are a globe trotter. It has an integrated camera with zoom and exposure control.You can send pictures you took and music in your messages with its MMS capabilities. With 5 MB memory, there is a lot of stuff you can store on this cellphone. Navigation is easy and additional options are available in most screens with the 'menu button' which has a context-sensitive menu. The phone has bluetooth, so when you are driving, you can take calls with a bluetooth handsfree, even if you cannot reach the phone within the car! Speakerphone is very clear!",3
"Excellent Phone

The best phone I've owned by far. I've owned many of the recent top of the line stuff from Panasonic, NEC, Nokia and Motorola. I'm a phone nut and this phone is the best of them all. I'm not into the cameras, etc. What I like is the extremely solid feel, outstanding reception and clarity of my calls, especially when compared to other high priced phones that Cingular offers. Also, the speakerphone is surprisingly clear and useable and the display is beautiful, with easy to navigate menus. An excellent phone all around. My only negative? No USB port. The phone has bluetooth, but how many of us have bluetooth on our pcs?",4
"Tons of problems

This phone came highly recommended by tons of people. So I bought it this past summer in June. Well, a couple months after having it, I have noticed a bunch of problems:1) I can't hear anything on the phone, even with full volume. Most of the time I have to change to speaker phone to hear anything.2) Charging is a NIGHTMARE!!! I have to plug it in, move the charger around for about 10 minutes, and then place in very softly on the table. It's like I'm trying to find a signal.3) I have had very long delays (5-10 seconds) of the phone registering that I hit a button. Sometimes I can dial an entire 10 digit number before it recognizes the first.4) When I have a strong signal, it won't place calls for no reason. Sometimes it will read signal busy, but most of the time it just returns with ""Call Failed"".I don't recommend this phone to anyone.",0
"so-so

I got this phone on recommendation from the Cingular salesman who also sold the same phone to both of my parents. We all loved the phones when we first got them. However, as the months pass, I've had several minor but irritating problems that surfaced over the summer. My parents have had fairly good luck with their phones (it's mainly problems with Cingular service rather than mechanics of the phone for them) but mine have been with the phone itself.And apparently, the things have gone wrong for me have also been happening to others as well --I've seen similar topics on several forums at Motorola and Cingular about this phone that I have also experienced: dropped calls and touch and go reception even when I'm standing still, erratic volume levels and the god-awful charger! Why would anyone make a square charger plug for a phone that's curved? Not only is the connection a flimsy forked plug that isn't very sturdy to begin with, but since the plug is square and the edge of the phone is rounded, the plug never sits solidly into the phone-- sometimes it charges, sometimes it doesn't...sometimes it holds the charge for several days, sometimes it only holds for one day.On the plus side, the photos are cleaner and clearer than I've seen on early photo phones and the colors on graphics and photos display nicely. You can also download mono- and poly-phonic as well as real tone ringtones and they sound pretty good.Considering I got it basically for free once I got the rebate back, I'd guess it's ok for the purpose I orginanlly got it for--safety reasons -- but as I start to lean more on having a mobile phone for communication, I don't always feel I can trust this one. Shop around.",2
"good phone

I've had this phone for months now. It seems to work good for me. I sometimes get dropped calls, I don't know if its cingular or the phone. It takes excellent pictures. All the features it describes works perfectly. I like it better than most other phones I've seen ppl using. You can't beat the deal on amazon anywhere.",3
"Don't get this phone!

I was with T-Mobile for about 6 years, had an ancient Nokia 5100, and figured it was time to upgrade my phone, so both my boyfriend and I switched to Cingular and got Motorola V551's. We both are signed up for two years with this crappy phone and service. Our phones drop calls all the time, we have to stand by a window in our home to get service, sometimes the phone just freezes up so I have to turn it off and wait two minutes while it ""loads"" back up. What if I needed to make an emergency call??? I've complained to Cingular many times already, and nothing. I long for my ancient Nokia 5100.",0
"Best phone yet!

This is the best phone I've had yet. I haven't had any problems with it and have had it almost two months. I've only had one phone called that dropped and I can get reception in every building I've been in with it. In the back of Super Target I had to move 2 feet b-4 I could get reception, that was the only incident. I've used it in Sam's Club, Super Wal-mart etc. and it's clear as a bell. Can't say that for other cells I've owned in the past. I love the camera, it's not extravagant, but it's good for what I wanted. Easy to use, cute, bright colors, blue tooth is awesome! I wish I could get better access to the web, but it's not a PC after all! I get asked about this phone a lot to people who are thinking of purchasing a new cell, I always tell them they will be happy with it.",4
"Mechanically, it's a good phone -- but poor user interface.

My only gripe with this phone is that Motorola's user-interface just doesn't have an apparent logic to it, and as a result you have to dig out the user manual time and again.Also, if you use reading glasses, you will probably need them with this phone b/c there is no option to make the tiny letters in the display any larger, as is the option with some other phone brands.",3
"Hot and Cold

This phone replaced my nokia 6340i. (I'm debating returning it)Major Gripe: You CANT unload photos, messages, videos, ringtones, themes ... anything useful via bluetooth to your PC. You have to spend $$$$ per item transfering them over the cingular network! (like .40/pic) WHAT A RIP!Pros: Well built, nice display, outstanding voice signal quality, better ""bars"" than my nokia, good ring tones, usefulbut low res photos.Cons: No useful direct to bluetooth/pc transfers. It might bepossible to reflash the phone. But, what a money grab!motorola's website raves about all the connectivity this phonehas, and then cingular disables it to pick your pocket.To be fair, it might be possible using a usb cable, Ill writeback and see. If it can't, my phone is going back.",2
"Good phone!

I love this phone. It takes good pictures and video. I'm still trying to figure out if it takes more then 10 seconds of video though. When you are typing a text message or names in your phone book this phone will auto suggest what it thinks you are trying to say which I like, its less typing for me. Dropped calls and service all depends what area you are in. I'm in a populated area so I don't have to worry about that but when I'm in an area where all the houses are 2 miles a part I have no service. It is not the phone, it's the provider.",4
"Amazing phone overall-Long,detailed review

I rarely post reviews,though I scour them before purchasing anything!I did extreme research before purchasing this phone,and before deciding on Cingular as my provider.Cingular,hands down,has the BEST coverage area,period!NO DROPPED CALLS,Kansas City.Customer service is not as bad as many reviews state.They have always answered EVERY question I have had,and dont hesitate to call them for anything.*I have learned,to go right to the ZERO option for direct customer service to get the most knowledgeable people. Ok,the phone......I went from a digital Nokia,to this,my first flip phone.I wasnt sure if I would like the flip phone,but I LOVE it!I bought my daughter the Samsung x427m at the same time,and it too,is a great little phone,as far as battery life and signal strength(much better than mine!),but fewer features,no camera,not as customizable.Ordered the Motorola V180 for another line,also,great little phone with minimal features, though, more customizable than the Samsung. Again,did extensive research,even for the freebie phones. Will list cons of this v551 first:CONS:HORRIBLE battery life,so far!At first,no better than my old, worn out,Ni-Mh battery digital phone,but,improving slightly with each FULL recharge. However,you MUST follow the proper charging routine.Charge it FULLY before doing ANYTHING on it!Then,use it until DEAD!Do NOT charge it again,if even a bar left,wait until it dies!Do this process several times to build up the battery. Turn off any features you are not using or don't need,including bluetooth,key tones,decrease lighting to minimum or off,disable screen saver,etc,and this will save a lot of battery power.I have yet to purchase and try the Bluetooth features,so I have no opinion of how much battery usage this takes. I did purchase a backup battery, cradle charger,extra travel charger,and car charger!All extremely cheap on Amazon!I called Motorola an researched the internet,and as of yet,does not seem to be a more powerful battery(longer life) than what comes with it.*edited to note,I sent Amazon an email regarding my disappointment in the battery life, wondering if it is faulty,they PROMTLY,without question,sent me a NEW phone in two days!However,even with new phone,you still get maybe 3.5 hour talk time,and less than 20 hours standby if not using phone at all!Maddening!Do not want to play battery switch out every few hours.Rated at 4-7 hours TALK time and TEN DAYS standby! Contacted Motorola,they said to go to local store and have them check it,and gave me a bunch of reasons why it is poor(all my fault) from poor signal strength to features I have phone set at(none!).Why dont they acknowledge it is a problem!Everyone complains about it!I have every feature OFF,currently do not use internet,or play games,just make calls.I love the phone otherwise,there is something I dislike about all the other flip phones for Cingular,so do I stay with this,that is the question.Hoping it improves over time with recharging cycles.Manual--If this is your first cell phone,or you are not very good at figuring things out on your own(or just plain easily frustrated without instructions),better go with another brand,as this one will be too complicated and there is no support in the manual.It is extremely vague! I have learned my phone through playing with it,writing down memos of places I found certain features(since it is hard to remember where I saw what once I leave the menu on the phone),and researching forum boards where I learned lots of tricks and shortcuts!When screen shuts off,it goes black.Not dim,but black,so you have to hit a button to get it to come back on,which every button takes you somewhere,so you have to hit back to get to main page.Wishing it was at least dim.No one-touch clear calls list option.Have to go into Recent,then it is in two categories, received and dialed,and from there you have to menu, then choose delete all.I miss some very simple one touch features my Nokia had and that the Samsung has.However,the shortcuts option is very handy once you figure it out!On any function you want a one touch,press and hold the menu key,then assign a hot key,then to access it,hit menu then that hot key you assigned.Ringtones/Wallpaper/Games:Total marketing ploy to give you bare NOTHING,so you HAVE to purchase all this stuff from Cingular,and not only pay for the ringtone or game or wallpaper,but also the transmission data usage. The game that comes with it,demo!Ends after a minute.One touch internet button, way too easy to hit!*edited to note, reviewer ""krav"" gave solution for this, thank you!!!*You can turn off internet through Cingular(call cust service for block).Petty,but when typing a text message,if you accidentally(or purposely because someone walks up)exit the screen you are typing,and you go back,it is blank and you have to start over,very very frustrating when you hit arrow,and touch stop key instead!With my Nokia,it kept the typing until I sent it,or cleared it.Taking me a bit to get used to the key placement,opposite of my Nokia as to what selects and exits(back),and deletes.Pros:Totally customizable!You CAN change nearly everything to your liking!The button on the side by the volume button,the four navagation keys as well as the two top right and left buttons,all can be made shortcuts to whatever you want.(Settings-Personalize-Home Screen-Home Keys-Change each key to option you want).Anywhere you are,you can hit the menu(middle dot,or the 3bar key at top middle)to get a list of options,many not found any other way. From audio,you can change each ring style(detail) to make each sound the tone you want,turn on or off keytones,different sounds for each alert,etc,all your preferance.Also,you DONT have to hit the volume button on side multiple times to shut it off making noisy beeps.If phone is ringing,and you do NOT want it to ring,just hit vol button on side once,it silences the ring.If you want to change ring style options, hit either up or down volume(with phone closed),then use button below that on side,to scroll through ring styles(LOUD to SILENT to VIBRATE,etc),then hit volume key again to show time.One beep to make phone silent if going into meeting or quiet setting and need to silence phone.If you keep hitting down button on volume,it will go to vibrate on zero.Takes some playing around to find all the neat features this packed phone has and make it YOUR way!Middle button of navigation keys,acts also as an ""enter"", or ""select"" key.Sound-CRYSTAL CLEAR,and plenty loud for my poor hearing!Everyone else is raving at how great and CLEAR I sound on this phone!Better than previous phone,better than any of my home phones!Even the earpiece that came with the accessory kit(order ALL accessories from Amazon,cheaper than anywhere!) is great!The speakerphone is awesome!Loud,clear,I can set it down on desk and carry on conversation perfectly from both ends.Button on right side of phone,says Voice Records when you hit it,however,nifty little feature,records 20 second voice,for little memos to yourself when away from pen and paper, or to voice memo driving directions!Camera-for a phone.......incredible!!!I have a digital camera,so no need for anything on the phone,but,what a nice bonus feature,and its good too!Not to mention video!I can see many times in the future when it might be nice to have a quick instant picture,maybe of a landmark or road sign to find my way back home, or take a picture of something I am shopping for, to mull over at home, etc.Phonebook-Lots of options,if you save it to phone,and not SIM card,SIM card limits features and display(like cant put the picture ID by name when saved to SIM). However,when time to get another phone someday, take the time to go through addy book and save to SIM before getting new phone so you can just transfer the card. You CAN have mulitple numbers under ONE NAME! (Enter phonebook-hit 3bar menu button(top middle)-Setup-View by:List,Sort by:Name,View:Primary Contact.Now all numbers and email,etc,will be under the one name,just highlight that name,use right and left arrows to scroll through numbers,or choose VIEW to scroll though).Keypad, I love!I had the raised buttons on previous phones,and I frequently text message, and used email on the internet, and my thumb would get sore hitting those raised buttons. I am getting better at hitting the numbers without looking when entering command promts on a call. Keys larger than the other two phones I just bought.Screen is bright(I dimmed mine even to conserve battery!),and beautiful, also large, larger than the other two phones I bought!Phone is great quality,solid,sturdy,nice feel,heavy enough to have substance,not cheap feeling at all.Flip cover seems strong. Very nice phone,looks expensive.All in all, amazing phone!More expensive phones,had far less features. Phone not user friendly interface initially until you take the time to get to know your way around. Battery life worst of ANY phone ever owned!Even my cordless home phones are better!Great phone! Great price!(cheaper here than anywhere).Four stars because of LOUSY manual, and poor battery life for this style and price of phone.",3
"I've had a good experience with this phone

I've had this phone for about four months now, and I haven't had a single technical problem with mine, even after a couple of typical drops on paved surfaces. I do charge it every night; however, I've found that the Bluetooth radio makes a very significant difference in battery life, which may spur some of the complaints about the shorter battery life than the V400 (no BT capability on that one). It is possible to turn off the BT radio if you don't need it for any accessories or connections. My charge lasts for several days if I do this. I really don't feel inconvenienced by charging daily and leaving BT on, though.In general, the phone has great screen quality (compared directly to my friends' V400s), great speakerphone and polyphonic ringtone capability, great sound quality at both ends, great voice dialing performance (very useful with headset), and I'm entirely satisfied with the camera, considering it IS a cellphone camera.I'll admit the interface was a bit cumbersome at first, but it's VERY customizable with changeable function keys, shortcuts, and menu orders. I find mine very efficient since I've tweaked it to suit my tastes and usage.Additionally, contrary to some previous reviews, I have successfully transferred both information (phone book, etc.) and media (pictures, ringtones, etc.) to and from the phone with my Bluetooth adapter on my PC, without using Cingular's services. I did have some trouble getting it to work initially, but I found that it was my firewall getting in the way (remember, Bluetooth IS a network connection).I suppose my one complaint is the conspicuous absence of games (only comes with a Bejeweled demo), but in the end it doesn't really bother me. I could buy a game for $4 if I really wanted one.Overall, I find the phone very feature-rich and high quality, efficient to use once customized, and as rugged as the average cellphone.",4
"Rebate caution porting numbers

If you're with Cingular or AT&T; your phone comes activated which means that when you have your number ported your original activated number gets canceled which voids your warranty. The website only says that they haven't worked out a procedure with Cingular and to contact Cingular. No mention of their dealer code cancellation if number ported. Some people are going to be in for a very big surprise when they don't get the rebate. Because I had my number ported which I needed I am stuck and Amazon will not work with me on this. It's a shame because up until now I have been very satisfied using Amazon. Now I feel like I've been taken for a lousy $100.As far as the V551 phone... it's great and I'm really happy using the bluetooth Motorola HS 820 headset while driving. Voice dialing, clarity and everything else is fine so I don't understand some of the negative reviews below. It's an earpiece not a telephone and everyone hears me fine.Mobile PhoneTools also works fine with desktop using Linksys adapter and the V551. It does everything it's supposed to do so again I don't understand negative reviews. I'm using XP and a 1.8 processor with 512 MB memory.",3
"Great!

Wonderful phone!Pros:-PRICE!-Shell looks good (When I saw pictures, I thought it would be ugly, but it turned out to be nice)-EDGE modem-Decent camera-Crisp, well-lit screen with big numbers-Large, clearly seperated, well-backlit keys-Bluetooth-Loud, clear speakerphoneCons:-Long wait when saving/discarding pictures-A bit too much Cingular crap-Long and complex menus-No option to remove pre-installed pictures, screensavers, and tones-No color screen on outside-Data cable is $30, unless purchased on eBay ($7-$20)Wanted features:-Ability to answer calls to speakerphone with phone shut-Expantion slot-MP3 playback",3
"Good Features, Good Looks, But could be more

I recently changed from simple Sony Ericsson T310 to Motorola V551, so my feedback is based on comparision of two.While V551, is extremly sleek and good looking with additional advanced features like crisp resolution, bluetooth, GPRS/EDGE, Camera, Speaker and Video, it lacks the user friendly interface of Sony Ericsson. It is not possible to search a name in your address book, except for jumping to particular alphabet. Also the address book displays each number seprately, so you wud have XYZ (Home) and XYZ (Mobile).One drawback (and major for me) is that this phone does not have a mute option. This might be important for people who travel and attend lot of conference calls. Having a mute lets you attend as a silent listener from a noisey airport!!Overall the phone is great!",3
"not bad at all

first, in response to j. doe's comment: there IS an outside button to silence the phone. you press the volume button on the side and it'll tell you in the window your current ring style. then you press the button directly below, the voice record button, and you can silently change the notification mode. then you just press the volume button again and it's set.basically, i like the phone. it's easy to use, and the camera can take pictures of surprising quality, depending on the light. video is a nice thing to have, as well. the speaker is convenient because at times, the volume can be fairly low, but to me this has only happened on occasion with the same people, leading me to believe it's a problem with their phones and not my own, hah. also, when you're unable to hold the phone (driving or simply occupied) or wishing to allow more than one person to listen to the phone call, the speaker is a useful tool.the basic tools, like calculator and alarm clock, are available, but unfortunately, no games come for free but a single demo. also, missed calls could be organized better rather than being clustered with all received calls, but that may have to do with motorola (and cingular?) software in general rather than the phone itself.the battery is pretty strong and has never run out on me during an important conversation or at an inconvenient time. even when you have only one bar of battery, it'll still last you a good day and a half, at the least. and cingular, well, i prefer them to my previous provider since i now have service everywhere i go, whereas before i rarely did. i've never had a dropped call, or even static, but that could be entirely dependent on my geographic location.this phone is also a model that can be easily unlocked, in case one travels abroad and needs to buy a prepaid sim card to use the phone, which for some like myself who thoroughly enjoy travelling, is a MAJOR plus.i have the same complaints as most people, though. the charger is a bit clumsy to plug in and even when it is attached, it sometimes feels like it's not. i don't actually mind the separate phone numbers in the phonebook, but that is personal preference and i can see why that could annoy some. for the most part, though, i think this phone is well worth it. best i've had yet.",3
"Motorola V551

If it were not for the poorly written, nearly useless manual, and a few issues, I'd give this phone 5 stars. That being said, so far it's a very good phone, packed with many features! Prior to purchasing the V551, I'd owned a sturdy Kyocera (2135) and wanted something similairily solid, and not ""disposable"" as many new wireless phones are.Upon searching for a new phone, I was dismayed at the tiny, delicate, hard-to-dial/use phones on the market!!!! I own a real digital camera and was not interested in one on a phone, but the durability, easy-to-dial layout and sound qaulity of the V551 sold me!Unlike some of the ""obviously"" fragile, ultra small, light wieght phones now so popular, the V551 is well made, with a durability factor standard for Motorola. The user interface is NOT very ""user"" friendly compared to a Nokia or Kyocera. But for the core phone/voice mail features I'm finding my way. No thanks to the poorly writen, incomplete manual!The sound quality is superb over other ""tinny"" sounding minature phones I tested. The ring tones that come with the phone are good, though more business sounding rings are preferred for the adult business crowd : ) The vibrate mode is good. The blue texture is very nice -- I slapped a case on it anyway, to preserve the finish and have a saftey strap that I like.Other reviewers have suggested there are problems with the text messaging interface, but I don't do text messaging so I don't know. The internet capability is a good feature, I'll investigate later. Unfortunately, the net access button is easy to accidentally hit due to it's location.I have fairly large fingers and did not want the hassle of hard-to-dial ""dainty"" keypads. This is one of the wider flip-phone models -- it's fairly easy to dial, even with gloves on. Dialing with gloves on? Yes! One does find the need to dial with gloves on in colder regions!! : )As a flip-style phone, I like the security of knowing it's off when I close it. The weight and bulk some complain about is what attracted me to the phone. It feels substantial in my hand and when opened it feels phone-like and cradles my face well.The one phone number per name is unfortunate -- a hiearchical phone book allowing multi-numbers under one name is perferred. I am working on customizing the short-cut features to allow smoother functioning for frequently used items. The speaker phone is excellent and I will try out the blue-tooth capabilities soon.For my basic phone needs I am very satified with the Motorola V551. And it's nice to know I have more ""advanced"" features/options for future use as I need them.",3
"Awesome!!!!

I just bought this phone today, and i just wanna tell you somethings that may help you make a decision.I upgraded from the Motorola t720, and I am amazed that my chargers for that phone work in this one. Also, i just saved all my phone book entries to my SIM card in my old phone, and the card is now in this phone, as with all my phone entries. This phone lets you take pics of your contacts, and will display the pics next to the entry! As with the T720, this phoen lets you assign different ring tones to the entries.The ringtones are awesome, the best i have heard on any cell phone. The camera has a zoom, and it takes awesome pics, it even adjusts to dark and extreme light. The screen is awesome, very bright and has awesome detail.If you are used to a flip phone, especially a motorola, then this will be easy to navigate.The outside trim has a rubbery feel to it, like it might actually be able to take a pretty good bump. It is a very solid phone, the hinge is strong feeling.Of course, i have had this phone one day, so i may have complaints later, but i hope i can help someone out with a decision.The one thing i dont' like about this phone, is that it is kinda thick. Not nearly as light as my old T720.",3
"Perfectmoto

This is my first Motorola phone. I have previously had a Panasonic DuraMAX prepaid phone with AT&T;, then a Sony Ericsson T226 with Cingular on a one year contract. I am happy to say that I am completely blown out of the water with this phone! The design, silver with a blue rubber surrounding it, gives the phone a beautiful and striking appearence. The blue rubber can also be foudn covering the battery cover on the back. Next thing I'm impressed with, the feautre set. One word: WOW! VGA Camera with Video record. The camera produces great pictures, and the videos are very good, but are choppy at some times. But, its a phone, so what do you expect? You can also take pictures of your friends and save them to their numbers in your phonebook, so whenever the person calls, their picture we'll pop up. Next, the Bluetooth. Though I haven't used it yet, it does offer wireless connectivity to a Bluetooth Headset, which is a big plus. EDGE is a great feature! Application and ringtone downloads are very fast, much faster than GPRS. The call quality and speakerphone sound quality is great; I never have to ask the person I'm talking to ""What?"", and they can always hear me fine. Besides the obvious features, this phone offers extensive personalization options. You can download polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, which sound great, as well as screen savers and wallpapers. You can even change the look of the menus.Overall, superb phone! Excels in every feature, and looks great too! This phone will definitely not disappoint!",4
"V551 - impressions six months on

I've been using the V551 now for about six months and while I like alot of the things about it, I really dislike how god awful slow the phone book is to scroll, and how annoying it is to find names in there.So here's my list of bad things on the phone:First off, I can push the scroll button faster than the display can scroll, which is frustrating. With a phone, the phonebook should be faster than I am!Second, I can't turn off the little icons for whether a name is for the work, home, office or some other category. The icons are so small, it's hard to see them anyway, so I'd prefer to just put in ""Cell"", Home, Work, etc myself...Third, It's impossible to speed up the phone book by flipping between categories quickly. It would be great if the side buttons would do this, or maybe I just haven't found the proper button to do so. So categories are basically useless, except for ringtones by category.Fourth, the plastic belt clip that it came with sucks. I broke three in the first 10 days of owning the phone. Since then, I got a belt pouch with magnetic flip over cover and it's held up well to the abuse. Very recommeded. The best belt clip ever was the one on my old Skytel Pager. Just about the same size brick, but impossible to rip off the belt.On the good side, the phone is loud enough, the display is clear, it has good battery life, esp now that I've turned off bluetooth again. But that leads to another annoyance, it's hard to turn bluetooth on and off easily, you have to dig down through menus and then toggle it there. Not good. I'd love a little switch on the unit where I could just flip it physically. Just like my laptop has for WiFi. I'd cheerfully give up the camera for that.So while I sound like a grouch, I do have to say that overall it's been a decent phone. Things could be done better (like better integration with voice mail!) so that the custom buttons would work with it, but hey, I realize voicemail has to be reachable by any phone, so touch tones are it. Still feels clunky.The battery life has been excellent in my experience, esp if you actually charge the unit all the way. I find that the battery bars lie at points, and when you have three, it's not really true. That's more of a ""you've got enough charge for 20 minutes of talking, but I can still fill up more..."".Quick update here, I've just figured out (doh!) that you can assign a shortcut to pretty much anything, so I now have the bluetooth power as a shortcut menu. A big help. It would be nice if they made it more explicit that this was possible, along with some examples.So I'm happy enough with this phone, but I'm still looking for the perfect one from Cingular. Heck, I might go the Blackberry route, we'll see...John",2
"MoTo V551

This phone is pretty neat....Keep in mind that the chrome outer layer DOES BREAK EASILY! and the blue outside screen is worthless bc u cant see self-portrait photos on it....it does NOT have a flash which plays a BIG part in what i buy....the good side is that it DOES capture video and it does look nice...better ringtones wouldve been nice though....its okay if ur not too picky about features",2
"Good...but some flaws

The phone is a real cool phone but there is somethings that are wrong, or could be made better. For one the buttons aren't down far enough, so after a while of opening and closing the phone, you start to get marks on the side of the screen. It has a voice recorder, but it only records for like up to two minutes. The other thing I don't like is when you put a number in the address book, and then add a home phone number and e-mail to the name, it shows up each seperatly, instead of all being grouped together under one name. Also, Unless I just can't figure it out, I don't think you can play voice records on speaker phone. But other than that its a pretty good phone.",3
"motorola

I am so irritated at the poor reception and dropped calls that I'm now taking steps to change phones, service carrier or both and I've made my peace with the notion I may end up losing money on the phone and early cancellation penalty. I was forced to upgrade both phone and carrier (ATT to Cing)when my old moto met with an untimely death. I needed a phone asap and did not research the 551 b4 purchase, a decision I deeply regret. I must clarify that I live in central florida near the I-4 corridor and this is NOT a low population density area. Many of my dropped calls have occurred on major arteries in this area, which are not rural. I am not a new user of cells and don't believe I have unrealistic expectations of service. I've consulted others for their opinion in an effort to ""triangulate"" feedback and reduce the possibility of my own subjective bias. Bottom line: despite my most sincere effort to avoid ""leading"" or ""steering"" responses, I have found NOT ONE favorable opinion in regard to reception and call drop rate.I do not doubt the favorable reviews others have posted, but at least in my area, avoid this phone.",1
"BUYER BEWARE DO NOT BUY

My husband and I recently signed up for Cingular service and purchased these phones for $150 each. We have already been through 4 of these phones and they are how do I put this nicely...a piece of junk. As soon as I walked into my office the next day people came out of the wood works and hoped I had better luck than they did with this phone. We'll I didn't. I am a real estate agent and have lost at least $5,000 due to unreceived business phone calls. The phone will just shut off for no reason right in the middle of a conversation. It will lock up not allowing you to turn it off or anything. For several days at a time I was getting no calls at all. I was told by some of the callers that they were hearing an ear piercing sound and then it would just go dead. That REALLY helps my business. NOT. Then sometimes my voicemail doesn't even work. Upon the 4th phone we called Cingular to change to a comparable phone. Well Cingular could care less if your phone works or not. It is sad when a company doesn't stand behind their products. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE AND GET A REPUTABLE CELLULAR COMPANY THAT STANDS BEHIND THEIR NAME AND PRODUCTS. IF YOU DONT YOU'LL PAY IN THE END.",0
"Goodbye, Moto

My wife and I each purchased V551s with our migration to Cingular 6 months ago. In that time (during which the phone was never dropped, bumped, etc), I've replaced my phone twice, and hers once. The problems we've had include:- random ""white screen of death""- Bluetooth connectivity problems (isolated to phones)- dropped calls in perfect reception areas- random battery indications- the infamous ""Unable to Charge"" problemAdd to that Motorola's lousy phonebook and UI, and retarded Bluetooth handling (e.g., if any BT device is connected, the same Moto default ring sounds, regardless of sound profile or caller-specific ringtones), and you have an overpriced, overhyped, oversize paperweight.I'm fortunate Cingular offers my company's employees discounts on new phones, so that I can go back to Sony Ericsson. My old T616 gave me 2 years of perfect service, even after having been dropped twice. It's on its 2nd owner now, who has used it for 6 months problem-free.",0
"Great phone!!!

i bought this phone about two weeks ago. I recently owned the V220 which was the worse. I wanted a flip camera phone and decided to get the v220 because it was free. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. I went on and bought the V551 after some research. I asked a few cingular representative and read reviews on amazon. The phones picture quality is much better than the v220. I'l admit that i've had a few more droppped calls with the v551 than the nokia 3560. The v551 has great wallpapers and skins. I bought a brand new hs820( which is the bluetooth headset)and it really is handy. it works with the phones built in voice dial. go to the address book record a name. press the button on the headset and say the name works great. Ive alway had trouble with those headsets with wires. I've used al of its features except for the cable for tranferring ringstones etc. The internet button doesnt give me an problems because my fingers are tiny. this phone is very sleek and replaces the need to buy a faceplate. This phone is one of the best phones that cingular has to offer. HAS ANYONE USED THE FASTFORWARD FEATURE!!1",4
"Mediocre

The Motorola V551, in my opinion wasnt designed to be a telephone, but a toy. I am 16 years old and people consider the components like the video camera and what not to be 'teenager', but i still havent found use for all of them! And i have owned the phone for 6 months now.My favorite things on the phone are the less-smooth feel for better grasp, the speakerphone option because people i talk to cant tell the difference and i can be across the room from the phone and be heard, the camera because its handier than carrying around a digital one everywhere, the bulky size which i think helps me to locate it in my purse, the ability to jpeg pictures as wallpaper, and the calendar is very useful.The less than favorable things are the side button that changes the ring mode, (What genious thought of that?) the weak and ironically lifeless battery life, the fact that when i try to use a button to take me to oh say, MEdia Mall, it takes way more time than it should. You can compare the connection speed of the V551 to another phone as dial-up to broadband internet. When it gets a signal for data it causes audio equipment to make obnoxiously loud beeps and buzzes. I can actually tell ahead of time when i am getting a call or a text message just by being near a sterio, and am able to answer the phone by the first ring (but i guess thats not such a bad thing.)In the address book you cant narrow your search you just have to go by the first letter and additional numbers for the same person get saved as a whole other contact. Oddly my signal is so weak in my house i get more dropped calls there than anywhere else, in the country. Also, some features like AOL Instant Messanger, and bluetooth dont work at all for me. I will be getting a replacement soon because i can say first hand water damage is a terrible thing to experience, and hopefully i just had a dud of a phone, so i am keeping my hopes high for Motorola's sake.So if you are someone who travels alot, has patience and gets lucky and gets a fully functioning phone, this is for you. IF NOT, SPRING FOR THE MOTOROLA RAZR V3!!!",1
"Moto v551, an excellent purchase

I got the phone 2 weeks ago, and it makes me happy. The bluetooth transfer works great with my Mac and transfering my custom iTunes ringtones to the phone is just too cool!Just go a wireless headset today, Scala500, and it sounds fantastic.The e-mail set up works flawlessly, can check my Earthlink account when away from home.I haven't set up the v551 as a wireless modem to connect to the internet, yet, but that is something to look forward to.Cheers",4
"Beware of Cingular Pricing and Sales

If I had not been careful, I could have paid Cingular anywhere from $25-100 for this phone within a two day period. Cingular has a serious lack of conformity between it's business units. The online price for this phone was different than the price offered by the business sales group, and different from the one offered at an official Cingular store... and I would have never known about the $50 rebate that was posted two days after I had purchased a qualifying phone if I had not happened to peruse the Cingular website. The transaction to convert 5 individual lines into a single family plan took about 4 hours to complete over the phone after being bounced from department to department.The phone itself is fine and the camera is more usable than I had expected it to me.",3
"Worst Phone I Have Ever Had

This is by far the worst phone that I have ever had. I have had three different copies of this phone (Not by my choice. Under Cingular's Warranty program, you can't even discuss getting a different model untill your third replacement). For my first verision, the phone stopped holding a charge. For my second copy, the only way I could hear people on the other end was through speakerphone. For my most recent version (which I had for only FIVE DAYS), the microphone did not work, so people on the other line could only hear static. Luckily, I am finally going to get a different model. Do not buy this phone under any circumstances. You will be aggrevated and dissapointed.",0
"Good and bad

If I could charge the phone, it would be fine. My biggest frustration, as with many other reviews that I've seen, is that the charger doesn't connect and so you have to wriggle it to make it recognize the connection.I drop this phone all the time and it's held up nicely. It's a bit bulky and I'm ready to get into a smaller phone, but voice quality is fine, and I don't have as many dropped calls as I've had with other Motorola and Nokia phones.A tip: Radio Shack sells car charger that's really cool and fits the phone perfectly. It has adaptable attachments on it that can fit any cell phone so when and if you get rid of your current cell phone, you only have to spend $10 to get a new tip for the charger instead of $30 or $40 for a whole new set-up.",2
"Motorola V551

The Motorola V551 is a prety dependable phone. It has really withstood a lot of damage. I have dropped it on numerous occasions on many different surfaces. I have even dropped it in the toilet and it still works. Overall, the only problem I really have with it is the battery life. It's probably about standard, but I was hoping for a little bit more when I purchased the phone. The features and design are great. The call quality is pretty good especially for the Northwest Arkansas landscape.",3
"What to expect

I am going to discuss the design, features, battery life, call quality, and give my overall opinion on the Motorola 551.The design is a bit heavier than what I expect from the average flip phone, but I may be biased because my previous flip phones included the dainty Audiovox 8600 and a Motorola Star Tac back from the analog days. It fits comfortably in the hand, and is comfortable to talk on. It does not fit nicely in one's pocket, but I can easily tuck it into my smallest purses. However, since I do not often carry a purse, a phone clip or cover with a clip is a necessity in order to not misplace the phone. Also, the phone tends to get scratched up easily. Finally, I have a friend who has this same phone and the hinge broke.The features are numerous. They include text messaging, internet browsing, ringtones, and games. My experiences with this phone are on the Cingular network. Sending text message is about as time consuming as one would expect, even if he or she is experienced with the typing method of the standard cell phone. I have never used the internet browsing and have no opinion of it. As for games, I have only tried the Bejeweled that came with my phone. It loaded quickly and played smoothly. As for ringtones, Cingular's ringtone website has loads to choose from. You can set different ringtones for different callers. As a joke, I have the Star Wars ""Imperial Death March"" set to play when one of my friend's calls. The videos turn out decent, and the camera function is fun because you can set background wallpaper and assign people's pictures to their entries.The battery life is not very good - I do not consider myself an excessive cellphone user, but I need to recharge the battery every night no matter what. On unusually busy and long days, my phone dies before my day is over.Call quality is decent, but I have low standards due to years of disappointment with the quality of cellular networks and cellphones. It does sometimes drop calls, and sometimes the other person can hear me but I can't hear them or vice versa. However, I do not know whether or not this is the phone or the network. The area I live in has very few cellular towers.So, my overall opinion - it's a decent phone. The only truly irksome thing is the short battery life, especially considering the bulk of the phone.",2
"dropped calls and bad connections are a way of life for phone

I am so irritated at the poor reception and dropped calls that I'm now taking steps to change phones, service carrier or both and I've made my peace with the notion I may end up losing money on the phone and early cancellation penalty. I was forced to upgrade both phone and carrier (ATT to Cing)when my old moto met with an untimely death. I needed a phone asap and did not research the 551 b4 purchase, a decision I deeply regret. I must clarify that I live in central florida near the I-4 corridor and this is NOT a low population density area. Many of my dropped calls have occurred on major arteries in this area, which are not rural. I am not a new user of cells and don't believe I have unrealistic expectations of service. I've consulted others for their opinion in an effort to ""triangulate"" feedback and reduce the possibility of my own subjective bias. Bottom line: despite my most sincere effort to avoid ""leading"" or ""steering"" responses, I have found NOT ONE favorable opinion in regard to reception and call drop rate.I do not doubt the favorable reviews others have posted, but at least in my area, avoid this phone.",0
"Speaker Goes Bad

This is the second phone I have had and the speaker in the ear goes bad. Volume will cut out in the middle of the conversation and I have to tap it on something to bring it back.",1
"This thing is a DISASTER !!

Ok I never, ever write reviews but this time I need to act for the common good! How can you sell a product with a software so full of bugs and a hardware as awful ?I've seen lots of people complaining about white screens, phone stopping, impossible to place a call : you know what ?? bug bug bug !!! this product has been released before it was finished. The damn thing just does not work !In short :- battery life between 2 hours and 10 hours...that's if you don't use it- awful reception, i have to go on my balcony when any other Cingular or Verizon phone works at my place...- slow as hell (they messed up the software on this phone real bad ) - I usually type 10 digits phone numbers at normal speed and the phone cannot make the ""beeps"" fast enough and display the numbers on screen! that's how bad it is !! you can't even enter a phone number properly !!!- sometimes (1 call out of 4 maybe) the call seems to be placed but it actually does not dial...in this case cannot dial for sometimes a couple of hours- with the ring changer on the side you never know in which ringing mode you are- the voicemail icon never seems to disappear, even after you have checked your messages- the damn thing reboots on you !!!- very hard tu turn on and off, it is so slow you don't know what the hell the phone is doing- the worst charger system ever, you never know if the thing is going to charger all the way through or not...SO:NO RECEPTIONHELL TO TURN ON/OFFNO BATTERY LIFECRASHES ON YOUDO NOT BUY IT !!!!! It is worth paying money to not get it.ORX-mas gift idea for your worst ennemy !!!",0
"Enjoy this phone, it's a good one!

I have owned this phone for 3 months and it has performed superbly. The ring-tones are wonderful. The reception is superior to all phones I have owned since 93' combined. The talk quality both in listening and transmitting is amazing. I have no idea why some have rated this phone subpar because it really has worked incredibly well for me. Get this phone, it will make you happy!",4
"Just hope your phone never quits working

I had been very happy with my Motorola phone until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"Not that good

I thought this phone would be better then my LG, I had. I love that it has a camera and video, but that is really the only good things about it. My phones freezes, drops calls, changes the audio on it's own, and now, it won't hang up when it's closed so my battery dies if I don't turn it off, so I have to turn it off when I am not using it, which means I miss calls. I am definitely looking into another phone right now.",1
"Good phone overall

I've had this phone for over a month, and have not noticed any of the bad characteristics this phone seems to be notorious for. It has never frozen, dropped a call, or done anything else that a quality phone wouldn't do. However, the placement of the ring change buttons on the side isn't exactly smart, and the speakers could be louder. The camera is exceptional considering its in a phone, but the video is suprisingly bad. However, this is to be expected, and if you were planning on using the phone as a video recorder, just buy a digital camera. Overall, the phone feels solid and well-built, and is probably capable of withstanding a few good falls. I have read alot of bad reviews on this phone, and I have read excellnt ones. I can only conclude that buying this phone is a ""crap shoot"", in that you have a chance of getting a good quality phone or a bad one. I personally think this is a superb phone for the price, so I must agree with the other good reviews.",3
"Moto V551 review

This phone is a really good deal... especially since its free after the rebate. The sound quality is great and I always have a good signal (from Cingular). It is much much better than my old Nextel service. The phone looks good and is much amaller than my old Nextel phone. I am definatly happy I purchased this phone. I gave the phone a 5 star because it is overall a very good phone with cool features, including bluetooth. There are two things that I didnt like though. First, the instructions for the phone are amongst the skimpiest (by skimpy i mean worst) I've ever seen. I had to play around a lot... my menus from the Nextel phone are VERY different from this. Second is, the battery life indicator isnt too accurate. It told me my phone had a full charge for 3 days... then on the 3rd day it went from a full charge to two-thirds to dead withing 8 hours.",4
"Phone decent - one disappointment

So I chose this over the Razr because of all the rotten reviews and complaints I've heard from people who own it. I almost wish I had gone with the Razr (just for the looks). This phone is great and sounds clear - I have great reception and get better reception than my boyfriend who has the same carrier. The sound is clear and the menu options are waaaay better than I remember. (I was against Motorola because I liked the Nokia menus) The only problem I see is that on the pictures I saw through Amazon the picture caller ID fills up the entire screen - NOT TRUE - I got this phone excited to try out the picture caller ID and once I assigned a pic and got my first call on it I opened it to see a dinky little picture within a small menu pop up. Worthless! I don't even use it now. I have looked up online and checked the manual to fix this problem with NO luck. It is slightly irritating and now that I have been looking longer the ericsson s710a looks to be awesome and as soon as I can upgrade I am getting that phone! Which brings me to another gripe - I love Amazon BUT Amazon does not allow exchanges! Come on - I got this phone for the great deals BUT my mom got the same phone for free at the Cingular store and has the option to exchange it. I thought Amazon was great with their cell phone deals but I would never do it again - just go to the carrier themselves - believe it or not they have just as good deals with exchange options and their rebates don't take 8 months to redeem (slight exageration but still...) Read closely to note that rebates from Amazon require a paid cingular bill so it will be quite a while before you see a rebate check. Otherwise great phone and so far great service carrier (I was at t-mobile previously - glad I switched). And not to go on forever - but those switching to cingular will be pleased with the service and network calling but will be disappointed with their media plans. text messaging and browsing are charged at ridiculous prices. Also their ringtones and graphics charge not just for the ringtone but also for the download of it. HORRIBLE compared to tmobile.",3
"Fundamental quality leaves something to be desired.

The engineers of this phone definitely thought of everything as far as added features are concerned. This phone has magnificent features. The screen color is brilliant and very bright except in the sun. It has bluetooth. It has AIM. It takes the best pictures I've seen from any phone. It records videos. It's so easy to use. I'm going to cry the whole way to the store to return it. If you can't make calls on it then it defeats the whole entire purpose of having the phone. This phone definitely has some fundamental issues. I have been using this phone for 30 days. It continuously drops calls on me. In a call (from my land line) to the Cingular agent, I was told that it was dropping calls yesterday because they were working on the sytem. What about the four days before that when it had the same issues? My sister, who is on Cingular network, doesn't have any of these issues that Cingular is claiming to be network wide. I haven't been able to make a call longer than 10 minutes that didn't get dropped. The battery life on this phone is absolutely the worst of any I've ever seen! If you make more than two calls per day on it or if the inside screen gets activated more than four times then it has to be charged daily! I'll miss the features but it will be nice to have a solid 10 minute conversation again.",1
"Nice phone but some issues

I just purchased the V551 through Cingular to replace my Samsung A620 that I had with Sprint. Over all the phone is nice but there are a few things that are of issue.1.) The standard battery needs to be recharged often. If you have the bluetooth feature turned on it drains even quicker. The first time I used the phone the battery drained in 2 days and that is with very low talk time. The manual states that battery time will increase after the first few charges so we will see if that is true. I would like to get an extended battery but haven't seen one for sale yet.2.) Dropped calls. Not sure if it is the Cingular service but I have had more dropped calls in the first few days then I ever had with Sprint and my Samsung A620. On the plus side my signal strength is better with this phone and Cingular but that hasn't paid off in better phone calls.3.) Bluetooth- there needs to be an easier way to turn the bluetooth feature on and off. I only use it while in my bluetooth enabled Acura TL so I would like to turn it off easily when not in the car to save battery time. With this phone you have to go through several menus to get the the bluetooth off feature.On the plus side there are some things I like about the phone.1.) Quality seems very good so far.2.) Screen resolution is good and bright.3.) Bluetooth works great in my Acura TL. The signal strength and incoming caller id shows up on my car display, pretty cool. I can talk hands free via the bluetooth setup and the cars built in voice system, pretty cool as well.",3
"Worst Ever phone I owned

I have owned this phone for one year. After six months calls started droping, bad signal catching and it goes on.I would never suggest this phone to any one.",1
"Frustrating flaws make for painful ownership

My chief complaint with this phone is that the Ringtone selector is accessible from the outside of the phone which causes it to be changed when simply handling it or fiddling with it in your pocket. There have been numerous times where i have missed calls because it was inadverdantly set to silent just from being pulled out of my pocket! The rest of the complaints are from the poor and confusing Motorola software and menu structure. This phone does quite a bit but rarely can i find how to access these features even after months of ownership and i have owned several other Motorola phones before. I often am talking and am buried in some inscrutable set of menu's when i am trying to do something else like activate bluetooth or find a number in the phonebook The software is also slow and unresponsive compared to Nokia or Samsung which gives it a lazy and inexact feel. Some of the pluses are the rubberized finish which is easy to grip, full support for bluetooth (although bluetooth sucks up so much battery power that it becomes borderline useless) and nice large well lit keys and crisp screen.The phone has an overall feeling of solidity without being too heavy or clumsy feeling. I have gotten more drops on this phone than any other but i have never used cingular before so i don't know whether its the service or phone. Overall i want to like the phone but i'm searching for something else as the frustrations arent worth it.",1
"I really like this phone.....

I really like the clamshell design with the rubberized portions on the front and back. The phone doesn't slide off of tables and car seats like my old phones. I have not had any problems at all with the battery life, I have actually found it to be superior to my Nokia and Sony phones. I use it every day and usually only charge it once a week. Luck of the draw on the batteries I guess. The screen quality is gorgeous and sharp, but the camera gets drowned out by any nearby artificial light source - works fine in sunshine though. The only real problem I seem to have is that the volume on the earpiece just will not turn up past a whisper...I've never had a phone where I have to say, ""Excuse me?"" so many times when I'm already at top volume. No games, but for me that is not a problem. Good reception and once you figure out the keypad it's very easy to use. Don't depend on the manual to teach you anything though. It is just useless- don't even bother trying. Just use good old trial and error and common sense and you'll be enjoying this phone in no time. I would buy this one again even at full price - which I may have done already if Cingular stiffs me on this rebate like they did on the last one. Time will tell. Very good phone for the money.",3
"Motorola v551

I liked the v220 until I saw this. The speakerphone is very clear. Also, if you need a headset get a bluetooth $29.99 (after MIR) from cingular online. Also, camera is great. Lager screen than the v220. But, Motorola needs to improve the video feature. But phones werent made to take video with. Also, still Moto's don't come with any good ringtones. So more money for Cingular for a real music ringtone.All in all it is a great phone for $100.00 (after MIR) I like it better then the Moto Razr v3 at a fifth of the price.",4
"Great phone if you don't mind dropped calls

This phone is great. The speakerphone, camera, video recorder, etc. The big problem is the fact that it drops calls every 7 minutes or so. Sometimes more or less frequently. I just spoke to a customer service representative, and they said that it is a defect in the phone, and it needs to reconnect to the network every three days or so. This means I must turn my phone off for 10 minutes or so every 3 days. This is just a big pain and unless you want to deal with this problem, please do not buy this phone!",1
"Kept me with Cingular when I was ready to leave

I had a Samsung X427 before this and it was awful. Dropped calls, poor reception, wouldn't hold a charge. This phone changed my opinion completely. It does everything I need and then some, and the camera/video is a bonus. The only downside and the difference between 4 & 5 stars was that it did not behave well with my Jabra EarWrap-the remote button did not work-and the speakerphone is a joke. But speakerphone is not really what I needed, it was reliability and function.Really a far step forward-I recommend it for anyone needing a reliable phone.",3
"BEST phone I've ever owned!!

I just got my new v551 last week, and I must say it's the best I've ever owned. I love the blue rubbery exterior and the brushed silver. It's an attractive phone. I've read several reviews that said negative things about the manual, but honestly, I don't have that problem. I didn't even really need the manual because after playing around with the phone for about 15 minutes, I had all the menus figured out.I really like that it rings LOUD if need be, and I love the sturdy overall feel of the phone. The speakerphone is the best I've had. The reception is phenomenal. I've had really bad phones/reception and now people are suprised that I'm on my cell phone and not on my land line. It sounds that good. The pictures are MUCH BETTER than I had with my LG 1200. The screen/display is large and crisp. I just can't say enough good things about this phone!!I am very pleased! =)",4
"Product Recall Anyone??

I want to know if there was a recall on this phone, if not there should have been!! I have had TWO in the past and both times I have had such a hard time hearing people! It's the same story as the other reviews I read, I have to cram the stupid thing against my ear so hard it hurts, or use the speaker phone (which is still hard to hear at times) for the longest time I thought I was the only one. The first phone I had the speaker went out, I squeezed the ear part really hard and it worked!, but only to have the backlight to go out on me. I had to get a new phone, I did, and 2-3 months later the SAME THING HAPPENED with the ear part. I recently dissasembled the old phone and I cannot figure out how to get the speaker to work! (I fixed the backlight though). Over all If your interested in this phone, its actually a very good phone but only when it works. I really like the features, the polyphonic stuff and the video cam, but now there are better phones, this one is starting to show age and I CANNOT recommend this phone with the poor performance I have experienced. Its a dissapointment, and a pain in the ear.",1
"Great phone.

John Doe needs to read the manual and learn how to use his phone! My husband and I have had these phones for almost nine months and they are excellent. We have had cell phones for seven years and have four kids with phones, so we've had lots of experience with different phones, and these are good, solid phones, among the best.",3
"So far, so good

Update to my Jul 25 Review, July 31, 2005Reviewer: Peter (Tres Pinos, CA United States) - See all my reviewsWell I'm upgrading my review from 4 stars to 5, now that I've had the phone two weeks. The phone works flawlessly (except in dead areas).And to all those complaining about the names appearing multiple times for different numbers, there is an easy fix...go to address book/phonebook menu/setup/change view/to primary contact. Then you will only see each name listed once. Selecting the name will show all the numbers for that person.Also, my battery life is exceptional. I took the suggestion of another poster and charge the phone (with it off) overnight. The charge lasts for days and days.In summary...a GREAT phone.Origninal post follows:I purchased this phone because it was one recommended by Acura for my TL (I want to use the Bluetooth technology). It was a snap to link to the car and the reception and clarity of the car phone is just like a landline phone...you can't tell the difference.I was disappointed my Samsung x426 (formally AT&T;)Simm card was not comptible with the V551.I am noticing the battery charge only lasting about a day and a half or less....but I have been playing with it constantly....adding over 60 names/numbers, taking photos, leaving bluetooth on, etc.If the battery life becomes an issue I'll try turning off the bluetooth when I'm out of the car. I like being able to make ""bluetooth"" one of the soft keys. I made the other soft key ""camera"" and personalized all of the arrow buttons.Several times I've accidently hit the Cingular button, which connects you to the internet. I'll have to wait until the first bill arrives to see the damage.Yes, the manual does have a lot to be desired but luckily my 16 yr old granddaughter was here and she configured it for me in just minutes (without looking at the manual).So far I've mainly used the phone through the hands free link in the car so I can't comment on using the phone by itself.It does take pretty good pictures and I like the fact those pictures can be your wallpaper.I live in a remote area and usually get 4 bars....I always had 5 bars with my Samsung x426.Now I'm trying to decide if I should get the USB cable and Moto software...I really do want to use the calendar feature (link to Outlook) but I'm afraid the software/setup may be over my head. Any comments on the software?Thanks,Peter",3
"Good phone with good features

I've had this phone for a little over 3 months now. First of all, don't buy this phone if you can't figure out how to navigate through menus on your own. The instruction manual (like most Motorola manuals) doesn't explain a whole lot and the menu is counterintuitive sometimes. So for a first time cell phone user, it might be better to have a Nokia (my first phone) since they're easier to use.On the plus side, it has lots of features for the price....if you use them. I use the camera a lot when I'm comparison shopping for things so I can remember what they look like or the prices of items. The camera is your average cell phone camera. It's cool that it has a zoom feature. The video capture is a cool feature to impress your friends, but don't count on catching any action sequences. It makes one big blurred mess if you try.I personally use the speakerphone a lot and people have said they can't tell I'm on it. The Bluetooth I use sometimes. I'd use it more if it didn't drain the battery so fast.Speaking of battery life, it's pretty bad. I have to recharge the phone every night if I talk for more than two hours on it during the day. As other reviewers have mentioned, the screen is hard to see in daylight. Turning down the brightness on the screen seems to help it a little bit.One more thing..I'm the biggest klutz in the world. I'm the Urkel of Texas. :) Well, I've dropped this phone three times onto concrete and it's survived and without a scratch even! I don't recommend trying it, but if you're clumsy like me, the v551 may be good for you.",3
"I love it

I have had it just a week now and I have yet recharged the battery. Maybe they fixed it? Yes I do talk on the phone. I was also able to use it to check my gmail, hotmail and my works email. Could get on AIM and ICQ with no problem. Camera takes ok pictures for a cell phone. Best I have seen so far. The mp3s sound great over the speaker and the speaker phone is pretty clear. Clarity is hardly an issue. Voice recording is easy...good for those sudden thoughts.The screen is very clean IMO. Play poker on it with no problems.I really like the phone.Cons - none?",4
"What more would you want?

I have had the Moto V551 for nearly a week now. I cannot describe the relief I have now that I've actually got a phone that doesn't dissapoint me.I am a tech junkie. I own a recording studio and have a degree in electrical engineering. After doing a collaborative 4 hours of ""homework"" on phones I decided to go with the V551. My expectations were VERY high! Even higher was my expectations to be disappointed. However, I was not disappointed at all.First off, you can actually transfer pictures, ringtones (which I've made a few of my own sampling DVDs, music, and even my 2 year old saying ""pick up the phone Dad!"") using the bluetooth enabling and bluetooth dongle for PC. So right off the top I was already pleased. I don't care what anybody says, you DO NOT need the Mobile Phone tools to transfer ringtones, pics, or video. You may need Phone tools if you want to sync your phone with Outlook or other data transfers. The only thing needed is the V551 and a bluetooth dongle.Ok, so we got what I hoped and expected out of the way. Now for the pleasant surprises I got in addition.Voice dial - VERY NICE! Especially when using a blue tooth headset, you can have your phone in the stinkin' trunk and still answer the phone and make calls using the blue tooth!Display - is by far the best I've seen to date. I've got a digital picture (taken with a REAL digital camera, not the phone) and it is spectacular. Colors and resolution are AWESOME!The camera part of the phone is exactly that, a phone with a camera in it. Don't expect to use this for anything except maybe snapping a shot of someone your are putting in your phone's address book or if you get in a fender bender to document damage.The speakerphone is awesome, you can clearly hear the person and they can clearly hear you. Easily the best speakerphone I've had.The handset is also clear. No more saying, ""wait a sec... what'd you say???""Some reviews here get all bent out of shape over button size and location. That is some of the lamest information I've seen. All phones have buttons, and depending on the phone size dictates the size of the buttons. I am a 6' tall male with hands roughly 8""-10"" in diameter. I have NO PROBLEM with the buttons.The V551 isn't the lightest or smallest phone on the market, but for someone my size it is great. It actually has a little weight to make it feel like a phone (not an empty plastic shell of a phone) and the hinging on the flip is strong, I can actually put it to my face without feeling it want to bend backwards.The outside display is good too, very cool blue color scheme, true, no outside photo caller ID, but you can pay a little more and get that in a different phone.If you want a reliable, well built, and ""as advertised"" phone this is the phone to get. Not to mention the fact that Amazon will pay you $25 (after rebate) to take it is nice too.This is easily the best phone I have had to date and I've been wireless for almost 8 years now getting a new phone every year.This phone is exactly as it is described, and that alone makes it worth 5 stars, I've had too many phones promise me features only to find the features weren't described acturately or were dependent on other parts of your wireless service (meaning I have to PAY to use them) This is not the case. Enjoy it if you get it!!!!!",4
"Good looking, sturdy, reliable

My wife owns this phone. I made the mistake of getting a Treo 650 (see review there), but I wouldn't mind having this phone instead. Sharp looking. Reliable. Very sturdy, much more so than some other Moto phones I've seen (read: RAZR). We love the ringtone that says ""Hello, Moto."" It's not perfect -- drawbacks include:* Only one phone number per contact. So if you have three phone numbers for one person, you'll see them show up three times in your phonebook. I can see where some people might prefer this -- maybe it's easier to give each number its own speed-dial, or quicker to get to a specific number without drilling down through menus -- but to me, it's sloppy.* Rings could be louder. Really only an issue if you're going to carry this in a purse.* Power connector is a little flaky. This could have been better designed. We've thought we've plugged this phone in before, only to discover it wasn't quite connected and it didn't charge. A cradle might solve this one.",3
"Everything is clear now

I only got this phone two days ago, but I have to tell you it's already proven to meet all my expectations and more. The most significant thing about this phone is the great voice quality. I still have my old cellphone working (Samsung x426 from AT&T), and for the last two days whenever I get a call on it, I tell people that I'll call them back with my new Motorola cellphone, so I can immediately hear the difference, and everyone have been telling me how clear I sound on the new phone. Gone are the days of saying ""what? what?"" all the time and asking people to repeat what they said. I can hear everyone loud and clear, even in the middle of a party. The camera is also nice and easy to use. The interface may have few quirks, but it's reasonably easy to use. This phone at over 4 ounce is larger and heavier than the Samsung, but definitely manageable. The number of rings and games it comes with is disappointing, although there is a way to download mp3 as ring tones. Overall, a very good phone with superb voice quality and clarity.",3
"Sleek little phone!

After years of having a non-flip phone, I still wasn't sold on the idea of having to open the phone every time I needed to answer or place a call. This phone comes Blue-Tooth enabled, so I also purchased the Blue-Tooth headset and when that feature is in use, you don't have to flip the phone open to place/answer calls. The clarity is excellent, although I'm still not answering the phone quite correctly with the headset. A detail I'll get worked out. Didn't want a camera, but the phone came with it. The menus are easy to use and fairly intuitive and it's easy to personalize and program. I think I'm going to be very happy with this purchase.",3
"Very Nice!

I can't give this phone 5 stars yet because I have yet to use it, but 1st impressions are great. I exchanged the sony ericson z500a for this and I'm pretty happy with that decision. Visually this phone is sooo much better lookin. The electro blue lighting in the front is way cool and the design is super sleek. Contruction is definitely quality with a solid feel and rubber-like grips. The keypad is alright, i find the number keys are a little strange becuase they're not aligned i guess to fit the design shape but that's ok. Also I'm a little confused as to why they switched the red and green buttons around, and my 7,9 buttons are dimmer than the others, dunno if thats just the phone. I upgraded from the motorola t720 which I think has a way cleaner design and layout but this will do. The screen is very bright and sharp, way sharper than the Sony. The menus looks plain but with the added skins it looks sweet! I dont really care for the bluetooth since its pointless being less than a feet away from me, unless using to transfer to pcs or somethin. Overall i think the v551 is a great phone for now, I really liked my old t720 except for its slow software but i think they fixed that problem on this phone so I expect this one to perfomr even better.",3
"It's pretty good phone but not without it's flaws.

People have pretty much commented on the pros and cons and I won't repeat. But just to give you an idea of the sloppiness of the design team. The phone has a nice speaker phone on th eback of the phone. That's ok but it also means that you want to use it with the phone folded. You would think that a standard feature of the phone would be to answer calls on speaker when the phone is folded by hitting the smart button and then disconnecting by hitting it again. Nope and it's not programable. Smart button is a dumb button.Another annoyance. Let's say you want ot adjust the volume of the ringer while the phone is folded. Easy huh? Nope, you have to switch through some preset modes by clicking on the smart button. Too bad if none of the modes have the right volume for the situation.Other annoyances are reflecting facets which blind you with sunlight just when you're trying to read the screen.No games and if you want some you have to pay for them and the download so you're double charged. Come on. Talk about extortionate practices. Just charge once please and don't force us to sign up for more service packages.I made the mistake of getting my phone through sbc and paid for it. Given that you get paid if buy it here it's not so bad for what you pay.",2
"Disappointed in Bluetooth capability

I purchased this phone specifically for the bluetooth technology. I also purchased a Motorola HS810 bluetooth headset to go with it. My prior experience with bluetooth is that it is always ON. NOT SO with this phone! Every time I turn on my phone or open the boom for the HS810, I have to go through the menu to reconnect to my bluetooth HS810! For me, this defeats the purpose. Of course I can always leave the phone and HS810 on and never turn them off, but that's a waste of battery for me. Very Disappointing in this age of technology.",1
"This phone is tha bomb

The Motorola v551 phone is built for those individuals who enjoy not only taking pictures but for those who like shooting videos, and it offers bluetooth. The bluetooth capability on this phone is awesome, you can take the phone to somewhere like CVS and develop pictures for cheap prices. You can also use this phone in areas where you have bad reception on most other phones because this is a quad-mode phone. You can use this phone with wireless technology...if you purchase the bluetooth enabled headset, you can use this phone wirelessly. The screen on this phone has great colors. It has a good battery life for a camera phone. I think this phone rates as a 10 stars out of 5.",4
"This phone was a waste of money

Besides the complete inaccuracy of the battery life meter, the tendency for the antenna to unscrew itself, and fall off and the horribly unintuitive UI for this phone, I have to say that the ring tone and volume contrils on the outside of the phone have to be one of the most poorly planned cell phone features ever.I can't tell you how many calls I have missed or how many times my cell phone has rung at inopportune times when I thought it was on vibrate mode - and how truly frustrating this is.If I could return his phone I would - and the next phone I buy will not be Motorola.",0
"Great phone, worthless battery life

I've had this phone for about a month. I get about 36 hours of battery charge with maybe 20 minutes of talking before the battery goes dead. That is without using the other features of the phone. (Bluetooth, games, speakerphone, etc). The battery life makes this phone useless as a wireless phone, because it's always connected to the charger. Otherwise the phone is great and full of features.",2
"STAY AWAY!!!

This phone is no good.. Ear volume is WAY too quiet. Signal jumps up and down and all around. Calls hang and do not complete connection.",0
"Disapointed in Chicago

I was am very disapointed with this phone. I am in in the process of sending it back in exchange of the Nokia 6230. I knew that I should of stayed with Nokia but I wanted to try something different. The reception is terrible and week. I can only use this phone when I'm inside my house by the windows. When I'm in certain areas in my state there is a lot of static. I didn't have all of those problems with my Nokia 3560. I just can't deal with it anymore. I've had the phone for 2 weeks and I'm ready to send it back. If you want a phone with good reception don't buy Motorola. A lot of my friends had bad experiences with Motorola as well.The Cingular customer service is just as bad. They keep transferring me around. Nobody seems to know where to send me. Since I ordered online they say that I need to exchange it online. Well I can't find the option anywhere. So now I'm back on the phone.",0
"Cingular's 30 Trial is not NO RISK

I've just finished dealing with Cingular Wireless almost 2 months after trying their service. One reason I tried it out (switching from Sprint) was because they offered me a ""Risk Free 30 Day Trial."" I took this Motorola phone home with me that night and it wouldn't work in my apartment. I tried to return it the next day and switch my number to Verizon (which does work beautifully!). It takes a day or two to ""port"" the numbers so I missed Cingular's 3-day window to return. They couldn't transfer the number quickly enough so I was charged the activation fee. A couple days later, after talking several times with Cingular and Verizon reps, I got my Verizon phone sending and receiving calls and returned the Cingular phone.I received my second bill last week because Cingular didn't think I returned my phone. 30 minutes at the store I got the phone today cleared up that problem (good thing my work is flexible) and I was told I still owe $61.It appears I am paying prorated charges for the calls I made for those 6 days of service, plus all applicable taxes to every municipality in the area, and for the activation, which enabled my phone to work practically nowhere.Cingular's ""Risk Free 30-day Trial"" is costing me $61. That's not risk free to me - if you have a 30 day trial, and you say I can return and get a refund, REFUND ALL THE STINKIN MONEY - NOT JUST PART OF IT!Worst service ever - go to Verizon, where the phones work and the business isn't garbage.",0
"Camera is great, but everything else sucks. Go with NOKIA.

If you're buying this for the camera features, great. But why not just get a real camera??If you're a current Nokia user, you will most likely be disappointed with this phone. Motorola does things differently(unintelligently). This phone has too many things about it that takes control away from the user. For example, you can't delete any of the default pictures from the memory, you're forced to look through Motorola's stupid pictures for as long as you own the phone (same goes for the sample video clip).When you dial a number and it fails to connect, you can hit the ""retry"" button. But when you do this, if it succeeds in connecting, the phone will set off a long, loud beeping tone to announce the success of connection. Very annoying because when you dial a number, you don't sit there and stare at the phone to see if it's connecting, you put it directly to your ear. So when you hit the ""retry"" button, instinct tells you to put the phone to your ear, so when the success tone goes off, it's like holding a ringing phone up to your head. Good job, Motorola. Also, it's annoying that the whole bus has to know that you're making a phone call. And of course, there's no option to turn off the alert during a successful redial.Next, changing ringtones. With Nokia, you can pretty much have ANY ringtone you want. I had a ringtone that just gave off one single beep and that's it. With this phone, there's no such option. The ""single beep"" ringtone will beep continuously, which really doesn't make it as discreet as I would like. And of course, there's no option to change it.With Nokia, if you want voicemail, you just dial #1. With this one, you have to click once for the menu (1), twice to get to voicemail (2), then once more to call (1), which adds up to 4 clicks just to dial vm. With nokia, you can press and hold #1. One click with Nokia, four clicks for Motorola.Next is text messaging, which is its worst feature, in my opinion. To get to a blank page for text messaging, you need 3 clicks. With Nokia, 1 click. Once you're on the blank page, if you want predictive text (which most of us do), you need to click 3 times. Total of 6 buttons to press just to start writing your text. Predictive text on this phone is such a joke that I don't even want to get into it. Just take this advice: if you'll be using text messaging often, DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE. Also, with Nokia, if you accidentally exit the page where you're writing your text message, you can go back in and see everything you've already typed out. With this phone, nothing is saved, so you have to start all over.With Nokia, the calendar option allows you to assign birthdays to people in your phone book, which makes a lot of sense because if the people are in your phone book, then they're most likely people whose birthdays you'd want to remember. Nokia makes it very easy to do this. With Motorola, there is no such option as assigning birthdays to phonebook entries.One thing that makes this phone better than Nokia is the voice recording capability. You can record quick reminders for yourself when you can't write something down immediately. Very useful for getting directions or phone numbers. But that's about it.",0
"Not a bad world phone!

I've had this phone for just over a year and use it with my Cingular service. This isn't a bad phone. It's a world phone, has the normal phone book (with fax, email, multiple phone numbers), calendar, internet, calculator, voice recorder, downloadable games and ringtones, external caller ID/VM notification/text message, and signal strength, etc. What I don't like is short battery life and having the ringer set up on the side of the phone. Whenever I bump the side of the phone I change my ringers from what I have it set to, to something else. Annoying. Call quality is... eh, okay. Motorola didn't hit their mark with this phone, but it's been reliable. I guess that's all I can ask for.",2
"Worst Cell Phone I Ever Owned

Plain and simple, don't buy this phone. It has plenty of bells and whistles to attempt to compensate for the fact that it has terrible reception and frequently drops calls. Granted some of this is a result of the Cingular network, but I have been very dissatisfied with the phone. When I called to complain I wasn't getting my voice mail in some cases until two days after a message was sent, Cingular told me I need to take the battery and card out of the phone every once in a while. There is a problem when you have to do that.",0
"Frustrated and disappointed

I up grading my contract with Cingular and part of that deal was to buy an up graded phone. I was told over and over that the Motorola V551 was the best on the market. I had the phone for less then 30 days and noticed that the battery would not charge properly. Cingular replaced the battery and still the same problem. I reported it to Cingular and they replaced the phone with a refurbished phone. It seemed to work fine and 30 days later, I noticed that I could NOT hear people on the phone. Their voices were distorted. It gradually got worse till I couldn't hear them at all. Called Cingluar again and they replaced it with another refurbished phone. It had the same problem. I called and complained and told them I didn't want a refurbished phone, since I bought a new one, which never worked properly when I got it. They replaced it with a brand new Motorola V3 razor phone. They finally admitted that there were problems with the V551. I have to give Cingluar 5 stars for their service and response in trying to deal with a manufacture defect that is not of their own doing.But be warned, the V3 razor phone seems to have similar issues.",0
"What a piece of junk ...

This is by far the worst cell phone I have ever owned. Stand-by time is less then 24 hours. Talk time is less then 1-hr. The claims Motorola makes in regards to this phones performance, are simply a flat out lie. Once the charge bar starts to fall, you better get to a charger. You will need a charger in your car, home and office. The performance is awful. I know of 3 other people that fell for the trap. We all HATE THIS PHONE. The reception sucks. Too many useless features. Granted, my Cingular wireless service is possibly the biggest piece of crap wireless service out there. Combined with this phone, I am ready to jump off a bridge. Calls are constantly dumped. The LCD screen cracked after 2 weeks. Stay away from this phone at all costs. Stick with a Nokia. I would love to have my old Nokia.",0
"disappointed, was it carrier or phone?

I thought the V551 was a pretty good phone, then had problems with reception that I was unable to resolve. I am not sure if it was Cingular or the phone, as they told me that I had burned out a SIM card (phone?) and that all the subsequent problems were due to the phone. I will give Motorola the benefit of the doubt, although I admit I exchanged it for a treo 650...",1
"i liked it

I got this little phone as a replacement for my old old old Nokia that I used to death. The phone itself works well, but does have a few pros and cons:Cons-1 bad user manual- a few things are missing and others are really badly explained.2 not great reception all the time, though I can't tell if this is the phone or Cingular3 the video camera is choppy at best, but the still photo setting works great4 you cant save two numbers or an email address to one name, but this isnt a huge deal5 menus are a little confusing at first, but are easily decipheredPros-1 its so cute :)2 as I said- the camera works really well and has good zoom and light adjustments3 has easy to use keypad and text messaging is quick with the T9 writing4 great ringtones on phone and for download- is compatible with better, longer ring tones5 web browser is really easy to useOverall, I've really liked the phone and have been very pleased with its performance. It's very solid and sturdy but is still lightweight and cute. I give it four stars for the construction and features, but because my reception on Cingular hasn't been the best, I can't give it five.",3
"Warning, Not a good buy!

I've had wireless devices for 20 years. This is the worst one. I have had to return my Moto V551 phone 2 times and replace the battery once. The first time was within the 30 day Cingular warranty for volume problems. The second was for volume and bluetooth not working. After 30 days you can only get a refurbished phone up to 1 year via the provided Cingular warranty.- Battery Time is awful. I get about a day out of a charge.- The volume level is too low. You can't hear callers.- The camera/video quality is very low.- Bluetooth to PC usage is cumbersome.- When you open the shell beyond what is I find to be an uncomfortable angle to use, it feels as if it will break off.- Your stuck with the case it comes with. No color options I am aware of.- Official Motorola Accessories, cases, headset, etc. can be found at WalMart and at cheaper proces than the Cingular store.In addition. Since migrating from ATT, I have found Cingular to rate at an unacceptable level for Customer Service, repair, dropped calls, return merchandise, hold time, customer side web site not functioning, etc.It has been my experience that the ""Sony T637"" and just about any Nokia device are a better choice. Cingular is the best deal pricewise in my neighborhood but you get what you pay for...",0
"Liked my Samsung X426 better

I just bought this phone about 3 weeks ago, b/c i wanted to be cool and have mp3 ringtones. I found the price to be reasonable. One good thing, is that I don't have any dropped calls, which I did with my Samsung X426. Other than that, the menus are bulky and not user friendly. The manual does not tell you how to do anything.The battery on this phone is absolutely scandelous. I constantly have to have the thing connected to the charger, at home and work, b/c I am afraid that I will actually need the phone in an emergency and the battery will be drained. The battery will drain the same day after it is charged. My Samsung could go on standby for over a week. The battery is NOT ACCEPTABLE.Also, I still cannot figure out how to get the phone to alert me when I have a text message or voice mail. My Samsung would constantly beep or make noises to notify me that I had a message. I have lost several messages and spontaneous appointments b/c I am not around my phone when I receive the message, and the phone is not around me. I would sure hope that this can be changed. One simple, one time beep is NOT ACCEPTABLE.The volume control sucks also, the loudest volume level is still too soft, you may need a hearing aid to hear the phone ring.I would go with nokia and stay away from motorola, motorola seems to be a company that does not get it.",2
"How to turn off Cingular web button

Simple. Go to Menu > Settings > Security > Lock Application.It will ask for your unlock code. Default is probably 1234 (if not, check your manual).Once you're in, lock all the web-related stuff. This way, if you hit the cingular key by accident, you'll be prompted to put in your unlock code.",2
"GSM improved

When verizon was charging me too much for simple features, i wanted to switch. I came upon the cingular 250 plan with the v551. The v551 has quad band for international roaming and the sim card is 64k for now because cingular and at&t are intergrating there networks. I used to be a huge CDMA fan and leieve that the IS2000 connection was fast. Cingulars GSM has improved its signal, claritiy. The phones feel is nice with the rubberized covering. The speakerphone is amazing!. The service is amazing clear and perfect. The phone has themes and everything. The video is a bit blurry, but its VGA what can you expect. The camera is nice and the contrast and zoom are awesome. You can assign peoples names to pictures and picture id's. The phones bluetooth i have not tried out yet but i will be buying a handset soon. Amazon is amazing because if you buy this phone you will get 150.00 back!!.. This phone is a must buy",4
"THE BEST PHONE EVER

Hey all you buyers.This phone is the best phone i have had and I have only had it for like 2 days.The pictures are so much better and clearer and the video is AWESOME!!If you like to take pictures and everything youll love this phone so buy it.The best phone i have had and ever will have!!",4
"On the telephone

Hello I would like to know if the telephone motorola V551 this unblocked, I live in venezuela and I want to buy this telephone but I need it unblocked",4
"Read before buying a cell phone.

First, let me tell you about these cell phone plans from Amazon.Unless you have a great credit score a deposit may be required.Chances are that if you are rejected, Amazon may not tell you.Knowing this, it is in your best interests to be very proactive.Always be certain to read the contract, or you may be sorry.Many contracts have huge penalties, which may not be aware of.Also many companies do not have coverage where they claim to.Zane, a town in Utah has more coverage than my office building.Once you are certain of a carrier and a plan, then pick a phone.Nobody wants to end up like me with cell phone trouble.",0
"Broken Phone

I received my phone on or about Jan. 25.It was set up properly but from the first day did not hold a charge.The manual said to charge it 4 or 5 times and the charge will get better. This was done and now the phone is DEAD. What do I do?",0
"Not a Sony Ericsson

I tried it. After one hour of fidgeting with it's childish userun-friendly interface, the darn delayed number buttons, no games, dreadful ring options, I want my T637 back.I'll do with less resolution in pics, no video to have a more grown-up phone.This V551 is going back.",0
"Beware of LOUSY Cingular system

I got this phone from Cingular one week ago, and it NEVER worked. I had to call them and waitting for more than 30 mins to talk to the representative AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN during mt thanksgiving holiday. They still CAN NOT fix the problem so far. Their excuse is the merge of Cingular and AT&T. I guess they already have enough customers now and do not need any more. I am going to return my phone and swith back to T-mobile. At least I can see the logo on my phone. KEEP AWAY from this LOUSY company!!!!!",0
"bad

wen i got dis fone i wuz impressed i tought i wusnt gonna like it but its very stylish no dought about dat overall the fone does have good reception n it has wonderful the bestes speaker..but den the fone iz xtremely fat its very heavey n wen it vibrates its very annoyin u hear the vibration more den the ring video records r like 10 seconds the keppads r 2 wide so i returned it for the samsung p207 which iz an awsome fone",1
"Works Well

This works very well for how we use it. The audio is not as good as the corded headsets, but it still works very well. We will order more when the corded ones fail.",3
"It's OK, not great

It is really easy to use, but I boutht it to use the ear piece vs the headband. There are a few different sizes for the ear peice, but none of the fit well and the one that fits the best is really loose and makes the receiver move around and it comes off too easily. I don't want to wear the headband, but I think that would be better to hold the receiver in place. Other wise, it's a great product.",2
"Handy but not an A+

Love the hands free aspect when using my desk phone. Sound quality is good, and have heard no complaints from anyone at the other end. But since I have my Plantronics bluetooth ear piece serving my cell phone to compare it too, that's what I'll do:1) Cell version much smaller, lighter weight, and more comfortable vs the CS-55.2) Even thought the CS-55 comes with three different ear pieces, the one I found the best fit still is not as comfortable after a few hours wearing it as the cell phone unit.3) There's a strange back-feed type sound which continues through the microphone into the ear piece after the call is disconnected, as though the mic is still active and feeding my own breathing or keyboard clacking into the ear piece. A bit disconcerting.Bottom line, no problems with sound quality, range, or battery life, but have to ding it on the comfort and off-call performance.",3
"Excellent

I have used this product before which is why when my husband & I opened our own business we decided to get it. I works great and we are very happy with it!",4
"Excellent

We use this headset in for our staff members - it's excellent with Mitel System, it's a bit heavy but comes with multiple choices on how to wear - which makes it an great choice.",4
"Don't use the MasSeller Guy....just stick to Amazon

The product was good but not the right one for me. This product does not work if you have a wireless phone.The return process was long and I lost money in the transaction as I didn't buy from Amazon directly. My advice is don't go for the cheaper seller unless you are sure you are buying the correct product.",2
"Very happy with it

Purchased a few of these for people in our company. Everyone seems happy with it, I haven't heard complaints from employees.",4
"Great Product

I purchased this after using a similar piece that was corded for a while and wanted the freedom of not being on a leash and forgetting I had it on and getting pulled back to my phone. This bluetooth set is great. I had my doubts, but I'm very impressed. The setup was very easy and even though my small ears prefent me from using the earpiece without the headband attachment, it's quite comfortable and just what I was looking for. I only heard a complaint from the sound quality once, but I didn't have it charged all the way.",3
"Adore my headset

I wear this from the moment I walk into the office until the moment I leave. It's so comfortable that I've actually left the building with it because I didn't realize I was wearing it.The mute and volume controls on the headset are a litte tricky so I don't play around with them much. It's hard to tell if I'm on the phone because the only indicator is a very small green light on the earpiece, which is often covered by my hair.Other than that, works great and is sturdy.",3
"Using it now

This is a great headset. I use it every day. Very comfortable, and easy to set up. The extra ear clip options that it came with ensure comfort to any ear shape. It charges quickly, so you can use it almost as soon as it arrives.",4
"Almost Perfect

I use this wireless headset for up to 8 hours at a time. I had to make several initial adjustments to the headset base to obtain a favorable speaker volume. The headband around the headset does not allow sufficient room to comfortably remove the microphone away from the mouth (2 fingers). The mouthpiece can slide up and down in front, above or below the mouth. I also own a wired Plantronics S12 headset which includes a feature that allows you to pull the mouthpiece away from your mouth without moving the headband. This omission from the wireless design is a major inconvenience for me. I gave the headset 4 stars anyway because I get crystal clear reception all over my house with no interference from other appliances.",3
"Easy to use

I work in a retail pharmacy and this item is very attractive to me because it allows me to multi-task even more efficiently. I do not like any of the ear pieces though. I work 14-hour shifts and after about 5 hours, the ear piece really starts to hurt the cartilage on my ear. I have tried all 4 or 5 pieces that the set included and found none to be comfortable enough to wear for the entire day. My colleagues all agree on the ear pieces being uncomfortable and they decided to use the band but that doesn't fit comfortably around my head either.As for the equipment itself, it has excellent signal. I can walk to a different room or walk to the front of the store (about 70 yards) and still hear/talk without interference. The battery life is great too. I am on the phone majority of the day and I don't have to recharge in between. But if I do need to recharge, charge is full after about 30 minutes.Lastly, it's very easy to use. I have 10 outside lines, several inside lines, two routing lines, among other lines that stream from my phone but this headset adapted very well with my phone system AND the setup was very simple. There isn't very many buttons I needed to press and the fact that I didn't even need a manual to operate it leads me the conclusion that this is surely technology that makes my job easier. And that is always a plus.",3
"Good Headphone

I had a wired Plantronics Headphone years ago and loved its sound quality. It eventually died. With my current office phone, I had tried 3 or 4 wired headsets that plugged into the headset (2.5 mm) jack on phone, but none of them worked adequately. Everyone said that I sounded very muffled and unclear compared to handset. Also had terrible buzzing. I finally bit the bullet and bought the Plantronics CS55. I figured if I was going to pay $100 for a headset, I might as well spend a bit more and get a wireless headset. I decided on the CS55 instead of the newer CS70, since the newer headset does not have a replaceable battery, but instead you need to buy a new headset part of the system (?????).CS55The Good- everyone says that I sound great and I hear everone perfectly- easy to set up- nice construction qualityThe Bad- could be more comfortable- wires,wires everywhere- need to remove handset to pick up call is inconvenient. I considered handset lifter, but that adds more clutter to my desk and more cables- low level buzzingI would recommend it to others",3
"Our whole office has succumbed to these wireless headsets!

It's an inevitable chain reaction. One attorney gets a fancy wireless headset and pretty soon, everyone is complaining about the tangled cords and the limited mobility and insists they should also get a wireless headset!Fortunately, these Plantronic headsets are amazing. We have rarely had a problem with them and our oldest ones are at about 2+ years now and out of the 4 originally bought, only one has had any issues and needed to be replaced (this was after 2 years of constant use)Now, almost everyone in our firm has one and as the person in charge of making sure these are always working, my job has never been easier. Even the most technlogically-unfriendly attorney (and which attorney really isn't technologically-unfriendly?) at our firm doesn't hate this. Which is saying A LOT.USEFUL INFO: You do NOT really need to get the lifter/headset combo. The Lifter is EXTREMELY optional and I would actually suggest NOT getting it, trying out the CS55s without it for a while, and then if the user insists he or she cannot press an extra button or two for the convenience of a wireless headset, then by all means buy the Lifter at that point.",4
"Cordless headset

This works great, I work at home and I tend to get up while on the phone and walk around. Distance is good. No problem with the battery life. Very clear not one person said they are having a hard time hearing me.",4
"Its good for me

I have hearing loss and this product works really well. Of course there will be times when I misunderstand some people when they call, because they are on their cell phone in a bad reception area. There a place on the bottom where the mic button should be put on the letter B, because A is to soft. Its very affective with the portable parts(headset) and having the ability to move around the office area seems to good to be true, but it is very true and wonderful.",4
"heavy duty user

use this headset 8 hrs per day 5 days a week ... the only think that is hard to use is the mute button ...sometimes you have to press it a couple of times for it to work.. the mute button should be on the base so you can quickly press it ...",3
"Still Great After 3 Years! Highly Recommended

We bought the Plantronics CS-55 Wireless Headset over three years ago for use in our small business and it was one of the best purchases we have made. My wife asked me to get her wireless headset that she ""wouldn't have to mess with"" so I selected this one since it is what my company uses (a Fortune 500) in it's call centers. Here are my observations:+ Good Range; the unit covers all of our fairly large shop+ Easy to Setup; just follow the simple instructions and go+ Easy to Use; simple as picking up the phone and turning on the headset (we addedPlantronics HL10 Handset Lifterto make it even easier)+ Great Sound Quality; we never had any static issues, even in our heavily wireless environment- Heavy; not absurdly so, but takes some getting used toThis headset gets used just about everyday that our shop is open and it has never given us any problems. It has passed the test of time with flying colors!Highly Recommended!CFH",4
"Too much echoing in headset

The headset is just OK. Lots of echoing in the headset and it is hard to get the mouth piece to sit comfortably without hitting your chin or mouth.",2
"Superb Cordless Headset

I bought this Cordless Headset to replace the company supplied BlueTooth Headset. The bluetooth headset was too quiet and being Bluetooth had virtually no range and very little battery life. It didn't always charge when plugged into the base station.With this headset, I get to work a full day (8 hours +) in my home office on one battery charge. I can stroll down to my mailbox (150 feet away) from my office without anyone being aware that I'm not at my desk.It has a very definitive fitting when I plug it into the charger and the indicator lights are also very clear in showing that it is charging.Although it can be used over the ear, I find that over the head is better for me. I believe that the major reason why my voice sounds better to others is because the mic boom is long enough to reach my mouth. The ""cooler"" headsets often come with a very short boom mike. If the mike is only halfway down your cheek, is it any wonder that you sound quiet and muffled?To ensure high quality audio, receiption and transmission (listening and talking) are adjusted separately.I've had this headset for about six months and I'm still pleased with it. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a cordless headset on a landline phone.Amazon had the best price for this headset - about 50% of MSRP and free shipping. Is it any wonder that Amazon Rocks?",4
"Wireless headset

I ordered 2 Plantronics wireless headsets which came from Technology Galaxy. The headset is great but I ended up only needing one. I have been trying to return the other headset but Technology Galaxy will not respond to my e-mails. I have been following their instructions for the return and still get no response and the 30 day response time for returns is almost past. I would not recommend ordering this product if it is coming from Technology Galaxy.",2
"If it worked I could tell you more

I cannot rate the item as it never worked and I had to return it. I am hoping the new one will be in working order...it just arrived so I cannot say more. I was not overly pleased at the length of time it took to send me a new one...I sent it UPS on Mar 6th and received the new on Mar 21 but only after I sent an email asking where it was. I was promised a $7.50 credit on the postage that I paid..Have not seen that as yet but I am hopeful.",0
"Neck saver

Works very well, easy to use, easy to set up. I love this product and the price was excellent!",4
"Wireless headset

The over the head band won't stay on the earphone. And I still haven't found one of th ear wrap things that actually feels good. Hope I do soon.",2
"Works well, but requires a desktop phone to function

I have gone through at least 5 headset in the last year. I talk on my phone nearly 5 hours per day and they typically just stop working. This one, however is built extremely well and is durable enough for my 12 month old daughter to chew on it without causing any issues whatsoever.Overall, it works very well. Very clear for both parties on the phone. Although, I am not getting anywhere near the distance that other people are talking about. I might get 50 feet through two brick walls before I lose reception. My handheld Panasonic cordless phones with DECT 6.0 technology easily reach 4 times the distance...I can actually walk around the block with those. This headset is limited to my yard. Also, I REALLY wish they would have created this system in a way that it could be used without a desktop phone base unit. I think it would be much better if it were simply a phone that could plug directly into a wall jack; just like a regular phone, but without any numbers on it. I had to go dig up an old desktop phone to make this system work. I can see how it would be useful for people working in a cubicle farm where desktop phones are still the status quo, but for small business owners, it just isn't very condusive.",3
"Pricey but awesome

This is the second version of this I have owned and I have one at work and two at home. Great range and reception, really great hand free and the other party can hear you clear as a bell. They are a bit pricey but are clearly the best headsets on the market.",4
"Buyer Beware of Technology Galaxy

I learned, only after I received this from the seller that it does not fit all phones and I would have to buy an additional adapter to make it work. There wan ZERO disclosure and talk about bait and switch. If I had known this, I would NOT have purchased it. Then they charged me a restocking fee and it cost me about $35.00. I will never buy from this company again .. buyer beware.",0
":Excellent for Dragon NaturallySpeaking!

Plantronics CS-55 Dect 6.0 Digital Wireless Office HeadsetI have been looking for a better headset than the one that comes with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred. I searched through the Internet quite extensively until I came to Amazon.com. I read the reviews of this headset, and I looked at the available accessories offered. I found the behind-the-head headband that sounded more comfortable to wear. I bought both items and I am glad that I did!The quality of the headset I found to be quite excellent, especially for Dragon NaturallySpeaking. I could control some of the functions of my laptop from out in my driveway, so that when I got back in the house the programs were already loaded. There is not much more that I can say that has not been said in the other reviews, other than in the negative review.At present I do not use Skype... but I am thinking of looking into it! I am glad that I found these reviews!-John in New Hampshire",4
"Good speakerphone

Speaker phone quality is very good. The mute button activates silently which is something I appreciate because my last phone did not and people could hear me coming on/off mute.I wish that the headphone jack and button would work with a wireless headphone. I got this product and also purchased the Plantronics CS-55 wireless headset. The only way to connect the headset to the phone is by disconnecting the handset. I agree with other reviewers who commented that it would be good if you could lower the volume of the key tones when dialing. When using the phone at night when the kids are asleep it is noisy.",3
"refurbished electronics

The cs-55 headset, when purchased through the manufacture, is a high quality unit for office work of anykind.The cs-55 that I purchased through Amazon had bad volume control and would not work if you got more than 30 feet from the base.I saved nearly half the price but in the meantime I have had to purchase an new one from Plantronics and have already recieved it, I have none of the problems that were affecting the unit purchased through Amazon.So, if you are purchasing a high quality headset I think it is prudent to go direct to the manufacture for a higher quality and better experience.RMDBig Sky Farm",0
"Order limitation

Already had one and wanted to buy three more. Could only buy two on one order--so only bought two! Bad marketing but headset works well. Or so I am told. The third one was for me.",2
"I like it

Best blue tooth headset I have owned. Very good audio quality. Fantastic range. Comfortable to wear.",4
"Perfect Work Headset

Bought it for work. Integrates seamlessly with my existing work phone. I've been using it for over a month now and I've had zero complaints about the sound or volume. The ear loop is a little uncomfortable at times, but it's designed in a way that makes it very sturdy and stays on my ear well. I've very happy with this product, and the price was right in comparison to other models out there.",4
"2nd Purchase

This is the second one that I have purchased for office use. It is worth every penny. I am on the phone every day, all day. It saves my neck and my nerves. Worth every penny. A must have if you spend a lot of time on the phone, computer or multi-tasking.",4
"Plantronics Wireless Headset

It is very convenient to be able to answer the phone remotely by using the handset lifter. It also relieves neck strain by not having to hold the phone receiver on your shoulder.The voice quality is good. There are different types of headsets and earpieces included.",3
"wireless phone

I bought this and didn't know that you would have to have a office phone to be able to use it and it would be better to have a handset lifter if you are going to use it alot and don't want to always go to the office phone to answer. Sent mine back because it was going to cost more than I wanted to pay. I have had the wired headset phone and loved it other than carrying around to piece on my belt and the wire. I move around alot and the belt piece would seem to fall off and then create a short in the wire eventually. It does allow you to see caller ID and answer your phone without the office phone though. So I would recommend the wired phone and not a phone like the CS-55.",2
"Had to return but loved the sound quality

The sound quality was really good for this product, but I ended up returning it because I do not like to have the ear pieces go over my head. I like to have them on my ear only, but I found this one to be to heavy and bulky for the ear only. It would be perfect if you only wanted it for over the head set up.",3
"CS-55 headset

headset works pretty good.sound quality could be a little better, but that could be because I work in a very busy, noisy office.maybe a sound canceling earpiece or double headset would have been a better choice for my environment.over all a good purchase. should have ordered with the handset lifter.I didn't, because I didn't want even more expense without trying out this model first, but i am realizing I will have to order one of those separately.picking up the handset every time is a painLOVE wireless! I will never go back to a corded headset.",3
"Works like a charm!

This was my first purchase on Amazon.com and I was glad everything went so smoothly. . . the product was as advertised and it came in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to purchase from this provider again. Thank you.",4
"THIS THING IS AWESOME!!!

If you need wireless headset capability then you may as well go all the way, this thing is fantastic! It's got the range, the sound quality, it has versatile functionality, it's the banginest little ear-piece I've used yet. My only qualms with it are that it's a little big, and you can wirelessly accept phone calls out of the box you have to get the APP-5 accessory to do that. But in my mind it's worth spending the extra 49 bucks to get it, the company probably knew that people who need the 300 feet of roaming this little guy offers would ultimately be able to make use of remote answer, and would pay money for that privilege. I did, and I don't regret it at all, I went into it knowing that I would have to, and I was right, totally worth it. I would recommend this device to everyone who has to be in many places at once in their office. I can answer calls (with the APP-5 I bought) from my mail room, or the factory floor, or even outside the building if I'm just by the door, ACES!",3
"Good product a little hard to find tune it !!!!!!

I have only had this a few weeks.. and have not really used it but only a few hours. I have found that it is a little difficult to set up . It takes some fine tuning on the ear piece and also the charger unit.. Directions leave somethings to be desired.I am told the people hear me fine but I still am having problems with a slight echo when I talk into the mouth piece.I do hope that I can work more with it to get that resolved.Fast great shipping from Amazon as usual!",2
"Excellent product, affordable price

Second CS55 Plantronics Wireless headset we purchase; the product has excellent quality, very good price and works great!!",4
"Great product

I have this same head set at work so I already knew it was a great product so I bought one for my home. I also work at home 2 days a week. I love it. No more wires that get tangled. The sound quality is good. Plus you can adjust the sound if neccessary. I use it on a corded desk phone with a headset lifter (Also a nice add on).",4
"Awesome headset

I have used this headset for years at 2 different companies. I consider it an essential for my sales calls. I can answer the phone from anywhere in my office. The clarity is the best, it never breaks,sound quality is perfect and is so comfortable, I forget I have it on. Plantronics is my go to company for wireless headsets for my work and for my cell phone. If you do have any issues, their customer service is friendly and responsive. Highly recommend.",4
"Perfect for freeing up both hands for computer.

This wireless office headset is perfect for the customer rep. that needs both hands to complete contracts on the computer from customers on the phone. We wear them eight and nine hours and have even forgotten them on and wore them home at night.There are different sizes in the ear pieces to customise your fit. These are the second set we have ordered in ten years. We run a busy party rental store and these Plantronics CS-55 DECT6.0 have saved us many hours of time management and kept our spine in good physical condition because we don't hold the phone on our shoulder. You will love these.",4
"Excellent headset

I finally broke down and bought my new headset. After a few minor adjustments, the sound was perfect for both me and the person that I was talking to.I recommend shopping around for the best price, but strongly recommend this product.",4
"Perfect headset but!!!

I use this headset at work and I only had this for a few months, after using it the over the head part that holds the Bluetooth broke in half where you adjust the size for your head, it snapped one day when taking it off my head, I am gonna get a replacement but they need to make it out of a better plastic. Other then that the sound it great , people on the other line can hear me crystal clear.",3
"it works, but doesn't excel

We have two of these in our office. Here are some thoughts after having these for over a year.Pros:- Allows us to multi-task - we can use our hands while waiting for someone on the line.- Fairly easy to set up and use.- Battery life is pretty good (though I have never measured how long it lasts on one charge).- Good range.- It's been reliable so far.Cons:- The greatest setback for me is that the sound quality isn't great, though I am not sure if that is because the two sets we have are interfering with each other or if the wireless network in our office is causing the problem. I can always hear static on the phone on my end (one other reviewer mentioned crackling).- It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, but it's not the worst. You will get used to it, though after wearing it for a while, you'll want to take it off for a bit.So is it worth the money? I think it is a little pricey but the main reason why I would buy it is the gained productivity (a big plus) from being able to use your hands and multi-task better and the fact that there aren't that many alternatives on the market.",3
"Nice Wireless/cordless Head Set

I bought this item to replace my cordless one. I am impressed with the look and quality of this product, also great voice quality. I can move around in the building around 100ft radius and still able to talk.",3
"Pricey...but worth it

I had been using a corded headset and wanted to upgrade. This headset is fantastic. It has very good range (I can be rooms away) and very good battery life. The controls on the side are easy to operate. I have not had any problems with sound quality - either hearing or being heard. After 8+ hours wearing the headset my ear will sometimes hurt, but I don't consider that unreasonable.",4
"Great wireless headset, easy to setup

This is the second cs55 i've purchased. They are super easy to setup, have the unit hooked to a Mitel IP phone behind a 3300 phone switch. We've tried ""Mitel Compatible"" headsets from different vendors and you pay hundreds more for an inline toggle switch to hangup the call, we just press the call cancel button. Great little unit, haven't had any issues, battery has held charge for a good year.",3
"just right

I purchased this headset for the office. It has great range, nice fit, and great talk time. I'm also impressed with the company customer service. Over the years I've also purchased a wired headset and a bluetooth for my cell phone. This is a great company to buy from ! I will continue to be a customer. Keep up the good work !Plantronics CS-55 Dect 6.0 Digital Wireless Office Headset",4
"Plantronics CS-55 Dect 6.0 Digital Wireless Office Headset

Distorted sound from hearing your speaking voice in the headset. Otherwise it's okay. They could offer a larger earloop.",2
"Great Cordless Headset

Works great, even a good distance from the phone. Accessories are a little cumbersome and hard to use.",3
"Heavy earpiece

I really love my headset, makes it much easier to do my job without having to kink my neck. The only problem is the ear piece without the headband is heavy and does not stay on your ear it wobbles around. So you really need the headband to use this product.",3
"Can't live without it....

I spend quite a bit of time on the phone at work, often when I am trying to do three other things. I also always seem to be running off to another office while on the phone. The mute button helps alot when having to put someone on ""hold"" while getting answers. This product makes it all so simple...I can't imagine having to work without it.",4
"CS55 Wireless Headset

This is a phenomenal product! I am 100% satisfied, no interference from Blackberry, great sound quality, and best of all no more neck-aches from cradling receiver.",4
"Echo was terrible

I couldn't get it to work with my RCA phone. Called customer support and they said to return it that it could be just that one. I chose not to reorder so don't know if perhaps I might just have had a lemon. Amazon handled the return beautifully.",1
"Good Quality

I have used this device before so I purchased a new staff member. Came quickly. I would order from them good.",4
"Great product

I buy a lot of headsets for an office and this one is the best one we've purchased so far.",3
"Awesome and convenient wireless headset

This device allows one to multi task and is easy on the ear, it's so awesome and has made life so much easier. For another $50, you can buy a lifter which will make you the coolest chick in town. Lifter is definitely worth it.",4
"Very cool but poor sound quality

Maybe I got a defective unit but I was not impressed at all with the sound quality of this headset.The reception was really amazing but I couldn't live with the tin-can sound and hearing myself. Its not feedback, its that feeling of hearing to yourself like having the microphone open all the time. I'm not sure I can even describe it.Bottom line, for the price, I wasn't willing to live with it and returned it.Too bad because the unit is so cool, comfortable and has such a good range.I have a Plantronics Bluetooth headset for my mobile and that one sounds many times better.",1
"Good headset

Happy with the product - required a little tuning of the sound feedback settings, but overall a good headset for the price.",3
"If you need a lifter for this do not buy this product.

I ordered this product as a replacement base for a different Plantronics device. Installs fast and easy. If you have people that have to move these around a lot, I recommend this product. This product also is easier to clean vs other cordless headsets I have tried.",4
"Amazing product, can't live without it.

I've had this product for a VERY long time now and long story short I can't work without it. The range is acceptable and the battery life thus-far as been incredible. The sound output isn't as good as a handset but it beats holding a phone.",4
"Purchased a used item

I purchased this item used from a 3rd party seller so it didn't come with the lifter. That being said, I spend 8 hours a day on the telephone and this item is awesome. I did have to get a replacement battery, which I got for $5 on some no name website. After I got that battery, this item has never died during the time that I use it during the day. Great item for someone who spends as much time on the phone as I do.",4
"Worked well, but didn't hold up

I purchased this item in February of 2011 and it worked well until this month. It works for a few minutes after it is fully charged, but then it starts to cut out and I have to go to the handset. I just expected that the product would last longer than a year and eight months.",1
"Very good headset

My job requires me to take a lot of notes while I talk on the phone. I have counterparts in two remote offices and we spend a lot of time on the phone. Trying to hold the cradle with my shoulder while I type is horrible--it slows me down and eventually hurts. A headset like this is mandatory for me.I've used other headsets before. This one is really good (although I've used other Plantronics models that were more comfortable).This unit plugs into your phone, either into the external jack that some phones have or in between your phone and your handset. When you take a call, just take the handset off the hook and set it on your table, and then push the button on the headset to pick it up. It works great.This headset has a 300' range, which is great if you have to move around while you talk. I've walked down the hall to pick up a print job from the printer and never had any drop in call quality.I do have one complaint about the installation though. The jack where you plug in your handset cable is very difficult to access. There is a piece of plastic molding in front of it. They built a little plastic ramp to make it easier to slide the plug in, but it gets hung up on a plastic lip. It took me about 15 minutes of messing with it to finally get the plug into the jack. I was very close to giving up and returning the headset. I'm glad I got it to work though.",3
"Great product and fabulous customer service!

I've now used this for just under 1 year. I love the light weight, the clarity, and the muting features. Occasionally it takes more care than I'd like to be sure it's in the right position to charge, but the light indicators are very clear. I had the audio out stop working and called customer service in a rush because I was a few days under the 1 year warranty. I got a live person quickly, who even though was at the end of their day took my call, actually called me back when I had a problem, and walked me through a reset procedure. Everything's working perfectly again and I'm amazed and very satisfied with Plantronics service. I use this a TON for work for conference calls, long planning calls, etc. and I wouldn't work without one now.",4
"poor product

purchased this product and kept it charged up and it still did not work cant send it back because my name has been placed on it i have been purchasing from amazon for quite some time now and have never purchsed anything that didnt work til now",0
"Best Headset Ever- Worth the Money

If you spend a lot of time on the phone, you need this headset. It is the best I have ever used, bar none.My set came with a receiver lifter, which I frankly found irritating and useless. If you can get this headset without this feature, I would recommend it. After fiddling with it for a while, I threw it back in the box.The headset itself is very comfortable to wear. I often forget I am wearing it and walk out of the office with it! The charging base is very easy to use, and you can feel it ""snap"" into the charger so you know it is seated where it can charge. Regarding charging, I use it off and on all day, and I never had it run out of charge.The range of the reception is very impressive. I can get up, walk down one hallway, to another, enter our shared office kitchen, and return and still be heard and hear others(a distance of easily 75 feet) which makes me very mobile.This thing is so good, it is the only thing I really worry about being stolen from my desk--lol",4
"Another Plantronics Hit

I used a CS-50 for years, until a combination of being worn out, and interference from wireless networks made its quality decline beyond use. I missed much the ability to use the headset throughout my office, with both hands free, and all of my resources available without laying down the phone or being bound by a wired headset's short cord. Finally broke down and replaced the CS-50 with the CS-55. Wish I'd done it months ago! Same reliable Plantronics quality, works with the HL-10 lifter that I already had, and is crystal clear with the Dect 6.0 technology. I've used several different headsets over time, and none beats the Plantronics!",4
"The BEST wireless headset ever made

I recently purchased this item and have used it for about a week so far. I'm very impressed with the range and this headset's ability to shield itself from interference. There simply is no ""buzzing"" while downloading email to my BlackBerry while on the phone with this thing. I'm sure I'll be upgrading my PBX telephone system soon to suit this headset better; I refuse to use the handset lifter, since that seems so old-school for a headset so technologically superior than any other wireless headset offering on the market. It's important to note that a headset band, three different sizes of over-the-ear-loops and about four ear pads are included with this package.The only bad thing about it, I can't seem to get the sound amplified as I like it loud. I think it was too much loud music played from my iPod that blew out my hearing, so the sound level should be perfectly accommodating to other folks.In short, you will not be disappointed by the Plantronics CS55.",4
"Plantronics CS-55

I first purchased the Plantronics Bluetooth wireless headset, but had very poor luck with it. My office is loaded with electronics and evidently the bluetooth set couldn't handle it-very poor reception. This headset, on the contrary, gives crystal clear reception inthe same environment. I use it for depositions and phone conferences which have to be clear. The headset is comfortable and has a much further range of useability than the bluetooth version. I am very pleased with this set.",4
"Excellent!

My assistant purchased this for her use, and she loves it! It allows her to move throughout the office area (to the copier/fax, etc) and between her office and mine w/o interruption. It also provides her the ability to type while on the phone w/o the discomfort of holding a receiver by tilting her head. She did say that the ear piece was a bit uncomfortable and took some time to get used to, but overall it has been an excellent purchase!",4
"lantronics CS-55

I was looking at a hands free headset for home use, when I purchased the CS 55. It was not clear that you needed a PSTN adaptor if you want to use it in a home environment. (with cordless phones).I was able to find the right plantronics adaptor an it is working fine at home, I later discovered that there is a CS-55H Home edition, but for me it was more practical to purchase the adaptor than to ship back the CS 55 and pay for shipment again for the CS 55H.my wife complaints that the range is not as wide as I thought, but I have not played with the adjustments yet.",2
"Great headset!! Who know it was possible!

We finally tried the Plantronics CS-55 Dect 6.0 Digital Wireless Office Headset and it is AWESOME! We were using Plantronics CS50 headsets and they just give off feeback and crackle.The Plantronics CS-55 Dect 6.0 Digital Wireless Office Headset is really great, good sound quality, no feedback, no buzzing in your ear! And people can actually hear you!We have 7 wireless headsets working in our office and 2 are the CS-55. Once the CS50 ones break (which will be soon) I will be replacing them all with the CS-55!",4
"""Very cool but poor sound quality"" - NOT!

After ordering the CS55 but before receiving it, I read the negative review ""Very cool but poor sound quality"" and was concerned about what I was going to receive. No worries! Reading the instructions would resolve most of the reviewer's problem with the unit, moving the mouthpiece away from his/her face would take care of the rest!",4
"after 3 years still going strong !

Have been using this headset 3 years and it works great. I use it all day, 5 days a week and sound quality is great and it has held up very well. It is a very good quality headset for use all day long. It is comfortable as well. Have had zero problems with this unit",4
"Great Headset

My CEO has been raving about this headset I purchased for him. Its also made him more likely to return his calls! ;)",4
"Excellent choice

Love this product. It's great to have the freedom without cords. It came with several options for wearing so I played around with all the possibiities. I put it on first thing in the morning and wear it all day. I hardly know I'm wearing it. Excellent product if you are tied to your phone. Gives you some freedom.",4
"Good Deal on Headset

Our sales team uses these. I've been told that they are comfortable and work really well. At one point we had to send one in for repair, which the company took care of and even sent back to us free of charge. I recommend this product because the price is reasonable for what you are getting, and the customer service of the company that sells the product is top notch.",3
"worth the price, no question

This headset has good range, good sound quality, and is easy to use. I strongly recommend purchasing the handset lifter along with it. The glue on the handset lifter does tend to dry out a little--some doublestick tape will solve the problem. Best thing in my office.",4
"Great headset

I've had the CS-55 for about a month now and, overall, it's been great. I've tried other headsets and been disappointed but now I wouldn't go without one. Sound quality is very good and callers report that they can hear me clearly too.My only complaint (and the reason I didn't give it 5 stars) is that the ear clip was uncomfortable for both me and an employee I bought the same unit for. I'm using the headband and it works fine but I'd prefer an ear clip if it was comfortable.",3
"Excellent Home Office Headset

I had this headset when at my desk at work, and missed it dearly when I began to work from home. I tried many other headsets and speakerphones, but nothing could compare to this headset. People on the other end can hear me clearly, I can hear them clearly and most importantly it's comfortable for long periods.The wireless range is excellent and I can walk around my entire condo with no interference. This is quite a feat as the construction of my place severally hinders any other wireless devices I have, including cell phones.The only down side to this product is that it's not nearly as effective without the handset lift. Without the lift you have to both activate the headset and lift the handset on your phone. The handset life allows you to answer, and hang up, the phone with only the headset; and best of all you can do so remotely.",4
"Plantronics cordless headset works well

The cordless headset works very well. Set up is easy and well-documented. My only issue is that the microphone mouthpiece fits too close to my lips and there's a bit of an echo. When I move it upward it bumps my glasses. I'm working to get proper adjustment. If the wand were a tad shorter the problem would go away.",3
"Plantronics Headset

The product is very nice, although it SHOULD come with a handset lifter without an extra charge",3
"Wireless Headset

Great unit. Works best with a corded telephone in conjunction with the HL10 handset lifter. Using with a cordless phone is not as effective. Distance is acceptable.",4
"Works Very Well

I bought this set based on a colleague's recommendation. Although it's for my assistant and therefore I haven't used it daily myself, she claims it works very well. She's particularly impressed with the range. Many configuration options for the headset. The handset lifter is a MUST. After seeing this unit in comparison to what I use, I'll be getting one myself.",4
"good concept.. needs more

I was looking for something i can use all the time, connect to my home like and free me from having to sit at my desk.This has good voice quality.The cons:battery doesn't last longhave to connect it to a handset so no can do with cordless handsetsno hang up capability from the ear piece, you have to go back to your deskthey have a higher model with a keypad you can clip to your belt. maybe that might solve all my issues but i would not recommend this one to others.",0
"Great Flexibility

Bought five of these for our customer service department. The sound quality is superb, and the flexibility that you get with this headset is like no other. We have increased our productivity by 30%.",4
"Works as stated

Once I re-read and understood the directions for which dial does what adjustment, the unit works very well. Like the choice of different ""speaker"" options. I didn't order the handset lifter, figured I could do that myself...and so far I have been able to! The footprint is small, so it doesn't take much room. I like it!Plantronics CS-55 Dect 6.0 Digital Wireless Office Headset",4
"Simply the BEST!

I purchased 2 CS55 headsets with the HL-10 Lifter and found this system to be flawless with superb audio. No interferance, no static, none the problems one experiences with bluetooth technology. This system operates at 1.9ghz which gives it greater operating distance (300 ft is a conservative number1) and eliminates any unwanted static, or other noises. Well built, and easy to setup up you can now wander your house and yard and never miss a call or have to say ""what did you say? I can't hear you"". Battey life is excellent. Customer Support is excellent: it is free and lifelong!I purchased my complete setup on the famous auction site for 90. (2 headset, base, lifter, and various headset attachements.",4
"Works like a charm!

I bought this product because I have neck pain and I am constantly on the phone. I would recommend this to everyone. It's easy to use and the battery last for a long time. Even though I didn't get this with my phone I am using the hand set lifter and it works out okay but it's very delayed at picking up the phone.",3
"Great Product! Very convenient to use.

I used this product product in the past, and I love it. We are a dispatching office, so we are on the phone constantly. I have never had it run out of power, and I don't need to charge it during the day, I only charge it during the day. I love it!",4
"Great product - no wires!

Love this. Had the predecessor CA-10 model but never liked the wires hanging from my head. This works great. I can walk to either end of our office, about 50 yds and still maintain a great signal. Works with the old handset lifter too.",4
"Easy to Use

The headphones have occasional interference, but nothing that would stop me from using them. Most of the time callers cannot tell I am on a headphone. I use a treadmill desk and pace when I am not on the treadmill, therefore, these headphones are perfect for me. It also makes writing and typing much easier while on the phone. If you are ready to disconnect, I recommend you give this a try.",3
"Great for substantial phone use

The headphones save on neck and back pain and allow me to move about the office, get files and do other things because my hands are free and I'm not tied to the handset location. The downside is that I have to purchase a new battery about every 2 years and the unit wore out after only 7-8 years.",4
"Excellent product design and performance

This product does exactly what I expected it to do. It's simple to set up and operate. Sound quality, form, and function are excellent.",4
"Good headset but needs ear bud instead of hanger...

I have loved Plantronics equipment for years now and this unit is no different - it is a great unit and very easy to use.Pros:-Ease of use-Sound quality-Form factorCons:-Need for additional handset lifter to answer calls when away from desk-No ear bud attachment (only hangs on ear)All in all a good product and one that I would recommend.",3
"Not very comfortable

I have used the CS 55 for one month and do not find it to be nearly as comfortable to wear as a previous Plantronics wireless ear piece. I purchased this as a replacement to an older model that I wore out. I use the headset in a business setting and frequently have it on for 4-5 hours per day. Probably because the previous unit had the on/off switch on the base, I am still frequently trying to turn it on at the base rather than on the earpiece where it is now located, which is an incovenience. The previous unit did not have the mic boom extension and I find this a bit ackward too. The sound quality is better than my previous unit but the CS 55 is not nearly as comfortable on my ear for long periods of time. Plantronics need to improve this for heavy users. Even with improved sound quality, this purchase has been a bit of a disappointment.",2
"I Highly Recommend Plantronics & Amazon.com

This Plantronics Headset is just perfect, lightweight and has several ear pieces so anyone may wear in comfort, when added with Amazon processing and quick delivery this is the perfect transaction. Try it, you'll like it!",4
"Not in OEM Packaging & 3 times the shipping

I was a little disappointed in these because they were not in the oem packaging and only one had the protective coating on it. Were they used or returns, don't know. I understand costs for shipping but 3 times the cost for buying 3? How about a little bit of a break on shipping when you purchase more than one item.",1
"Motorola NNTN6343 - Power adapter - car

Product was delivered before it was expected and is working just fine. A great seller and a great product.",4
"Great Stuff!!

OEM equipment that works perfectly for 1/3 the price that my Cell provider wants.",4
"Beautiful - but not for someone with pets

I loved the smokey grey color, and the protection-without-intrusiveness that this cover had to offer. Unfortunately, what I discovered within just a few days of owning it is that the rubber material is a magnet for every speck of dust, fuzz and pet hair within a 2 mile radius. I was so disappointed, because the cover looked very slick. If you don't have any pets, this might still be a great buy for you, tho it did seem to pick up dust almost as quickly as dog hair. I will be switching to a hard cover for my Axim - not what I wanted to do, but it seems like my choice is either to have a gorgeous cover that looks positively filthy and gross, or a bulkier hard cover that stays clean.",1
"Great functions; OK sound quality

I love that I don't need a special adaptor to use these headphones with my Treo. On my prior set of stereo headphones, I had used the adapter, which caused the whole thing to stick out so far from my phone, effectively making my phone take up an extra inch of space! Plus, this caused the plugs to jostle around so much that it messed up the actual headphone jack in my phone. Then I had to jiggle around the plugs to make the sound come out OK.Now, with THIS product, it's FANTASTIC!!! It fits the Treo (I have 700p) perfectly, no need for adaptor, and it's great because when I get a phone call, the music automatically pauses until the call is over. And, if I have my phone on vibrate and am listening to music, I hear the phone ring in my headphones!The only drawback is the sound quality -- it's just ""OK"". It's nothing like a set of Bose headphones, but then again, these cost only $7. The functionality definitely makes up for the sound quality. Definitely buy this, unless you're one of those that are super-picky about sound-quality and wear those ear-muff head phones.",3
"no complains - it's cheap and it works!

I bought the product for my Palm Centro and it does what it's supposed to do. The sponge that wraps the earpiece could be a little softer.",3
"Insten headset for Treo650

I believe this is a very good product. I've owned it for over a month now and so have gotten the chance to really test it. The sound quality is crisp and clear and the headset appears to be very durable. In addition there is also a volume control knob which enables you to adjust your volume without touching the Treo. I must admit that I'm indeed satisfied with this product and would quickly recommend it to anyone.",4
"Much better than I thought!

For five bucks I figured it would be a low-quality but serviceable product that I would not care if I lost it. Well boy was I surprised. It provides much better stereo sound than I had expected. People I talk to can hear me well. I hear them very well also. If I lose or break this one, I will buy 2 the next time just to have a spare. And to think, I was tempted to buy a $30 head set for my 650. Not a chance!",4
"high quality with geat price

Great sound quality (can hear and be heard), durable, and simple.Even my wife who hates cell phone said it sounded pretty good!",4
"headset echo

I bought this item and after using it everyone i talk to complains of the echo they hear.It works wellbut the echo heard on the other end is the downside",1
"Two ear headset!

I really liked this headset. I didn't expect to like a two ear headset, but I do. You hear better in all conditions and the microphone is as good as they come. Buy several as no matter what, they get stepped on or broken by handling.",4
"Perfect for the Treo 650

everywhere else i looked, these 2.5mm headphones for the treo 650 were over $30. When I saw it for less than $3, I jumped on it. I listen with them everyday. They are really good, especially when you receive a call, its beeps and you can answer it right there w/o fiddling around..its all built in.",4
"great earphones

These are a great little set of earphones for a Treo. I got them for my wife after putting music on her Treo. She loves them. Saved me from having to buy an iPod for her! The volume is great and the sound quality is perfect for earphones.",4
"Great buy

The headset makes it easy to listen to music on my Palm 650 in stereo. The quality is decent and so far no complaints. Calls are answered easily by pushing a button and callers say that my voice is clear. All in all it does the job and is a great price.",3
"Could be better...

The sound quality is pretty good, loud and clear. I am not sure how it sounds on the other end. But, the design of the microphone is a little odd. It's located really far from your mouth, so you would have to clip the microphone piece to your shirt when you want to use it. Sometimes, I wear clothes that don't allow me to clip it very easily. It's an oversight on their part.",2
"Great Product

This product is really great. I don't mean just great for the money. I mean it's really great. They are as good as the pair that came with the phone. They're as good as the pair I paid $20 for.",4
"Good product

I like this headphone. It has volume control to increase the sound so that during driving on hiway, I can hear my the call.",4
"Outstanding performance

I couldnt believe this headset is only costing 5 bucks, that's very well! I bought some other headsets for like 20 dollars but they are not as good as this one. For sure, I dont expect to compare with high quality branded headset that cost hundred dollars. This one is valuable and I dont even worry of losing it.",4
"Get another headset...

I guess you get what you pay for. This is certainly the case with this headset, which I tried using with my Palm Treo 700. I was hoping to get something that would perform better than a Bluetooth, but was quickly disappointed. This headset, even at its best, sounds like you're listening to a phone call in a hollow chamber. And my callers on the other end complained of the same sound quality. I suggest getting another brand, this one isn't worth the money.",0
"Great Company: Just A Bad Product

Sound quality is horrible. unit is cheaply made. Ya get what ya pay for in this product! Enforcity sent me a new one after original broke in 3days.THANKS GUYS! YOUR COMPANY ROCKS! This is just a crappy product. I WILL PURCHASE THINGS FROM YOU FOLKS AGAIN! Thanks For looking out for me!",0
"Does not work as advertized

Product:This DOES NOT work with Verizon Chocolates, the plug pops out of phone, if you can manage to get it to stay in the phone, sound comes out of only one side of the earphones.Vendor:I ordered/paid for 2 and received 1. Contacted vendor who never responded.",0
"THanks

Product was just what it promised. The headphones work great for cell phone talking. Not the best quality for music. But hey, you get what you pay for.",3
"Best for treo

Owned these earbuds for more than a year an i'm very pleased.Only drawback is that they are kind of big for the ear canal.If used on a PALM OS TREO, i deeply advise you to look for a free software called ""HEADSET CONTROL"" that will allow you to skip/play/pause/etc. songs just by using the headset button.",3
"Just what I needed for the price!

I was looking primarily for a stereo headphone for my Palm Treo 755p that wasn't too expensive but that I could primarily use as an mp3 headset along with Pocket Tunes. It works perfectly in the stereo sound as well as a mic. when speaking on a call. It is not great in its fidelity but it is good and the earpieces are not occlusive and rubbery but are fuzzy and fit OK. If you are looking for great fidelity, noise cancelling, etc. this is not for you. For the casual user as I am using my Palm Treo as an mp3 player it is good enough and for the price- was a great deal. No other items or sites even came close as to price/performance.",3
"it works for a while

It's sound is bad, and mic does not worked for more than a couple of weeks.",1
"You get what you pay for

I ordered two of these because they were so cheap. Neither one worked very well. On one set, I could only get sound out of one ear bud no matter what I did. On the other set, I could get sound out of both. I only use them for listening to audio books and music on my cell phone. I'm not able to actually use them to talk on my phone. I have a Motorola 9q. I have to jiggle the plug to get it to line up right to get decent volume. I don't plan on buying these again.",1
"To big to fit ear canal

This one does not work for me, as the earpieces are too big and keep falling out. The original Palm headset works much better.",1
"Insten quality control issue

Great price & great capability --when it works, but mine quit working. Sometimes the phone, sometime earpieces just bugged out.I was frustrated nd took the microphone module apart and found the wiring was loose . It appears the wires move around and short out various functions. It would take the manufacturer $.05 to fix with a better wiring harness .",2
"chaep & Inferior

This product is basically a wate of time and money. I bought this headset to serve its purpose of playing my music and it only lasted a week. I want a refund!!!",0
"My phone stopped working

The headset works OK for listening to e-books, which is what I wanted. But since the first time I plugged it to my Treo 650, all phone functions of the treo stopped working: I hear the phone ringing but cannot hear my interlocutor and he cannot hear me either. My local Palm dealer, whom I consulted afterwards, told me never to use non Plam accessories and that the same happened to him with a non Plam headset. So now I have just a very heavy and expensive MP3 player / PDA and need to purchase a new phone.",0
"Works with Treo Windows

Only headset to actually work with my Treo. Thank goodness for this product. The volume switch/slider is a little faulty. But I bought two since they were so cheap.",4
"headset

This product is of no benefit to me as it does not fit my cell phone. I have an older phone. Before purchasing this item, I did not find information that it would not fit my phone.",0
"Doesn't work

Handset only works when the plug is pressed and held in place. Even then the sound quality is poor (Verizon VX cell phone by LG). It may ""plug into any cell phone"", as advertised but it doesn't work with ours. I frequently use a headset with a similar plug that works fine.",0
"A little hard to retract

Works as advertised on my Treo 700WX, but it took some time before I learned how to make the cable retract. You have to pull both ends and release at the same time to retract. I tried to pull and release one end at a time at first, and never was able to retract both sides fully until I learned to pull both ends at the same time.",3
"Review

This product is okay but lacks some features. While it does retract, you have to retract both ends at the same time from the center to get both sides to retract completely. It also doesn't have a hot sync button on it. It is more convenient to have one but you can hot sync without the button.",2
"very compact cable

This kind of cable is very useful & compact to travel. I recommend this product to use with Treo family phones...",4
"Nice product

The product is compact and convenient, but it feels flimsy. The hotsync function stopped working for a bit but was restored after I did a hard reset of my Palm TX--so it was not a cable problem but a problem with my TX. For some reason, the cable won't let me charge using the USB wall-charger I got for my wife's iPod, but it does charge the TX off my computer's USB port (which is a Powerbook G4--notorious for being underpowered).",3
"Awesome- Why go any other route?

I must admit I have 4 of these and can not tell you where my regular cable ended up. You can use them for any function- charging, syncing, PDAnet... whenever you need a cable. I have a spare in my bag with a usb wall charger and usb car adapter. I am always prepared. It winds right up small and waits for me in my bag, hardly taking space and not getting tangled with my other cords.Now if only they would make one for my laptop cord!",4
"Good Product

Th prongs are slighty bigger than the part you push it into on the phone but it works none the less. Just keep in mind that it does not come with a hotsynch button.",3
"A disappointing product

The cable itself works properly which explains my one-star rating; however, the retractable portion had an incredibly short life. It jammed in the extended position with 3 or 4 uses, and I pitched the entire thing out.",0
"Got wrong cable!

Bought this for a Palm TX... unpackaged in a hurry for a trip and threw the cable in my bag... ONLY to find out on the trip that they sent the wrong cable. Not happy!",0
"It broke quite soon

I'm still using it as a car charger, but the AC plug broke. The body is made of some buttery plastic.The first time you encounter an AC outlet that demands a little pressure to insert a plug, be prepared to see the metal prongs retract and disappear inside the plastic body.It's cheap though, so I'm not too disappointed.",1
"Great Case

This is an excellent case. The quality is great and it fits my phone like a glove.",4
"review

Case is great. I do not care for the clip however, which is basically upside down. Used properly, the clip shows about 1 1/2 inches before the cell phone case---does not look good. The only way to get it to look normal is to wear the phone upside down.",3
"Overall Satisfied

When I ordered the product, this was the only company that had the specific model I wanted. I ordered the same item from a different company and was not pleased with there customer satisfaction. When I ordered from more N less wireless I feel I got good customer service and they maintained contact with me throughout the process. Even though the first product from them was defective I dont hold that against them as they did not know it was defective. They worked with me till I received a working product. I will use them in the future when I need a new bluetooh.",3
"Not a bad headset.

Not a bad headset. I've had quite a few different headsets and though this is not the best I've had, it's still pretty good. It comes with 3 ear pieces for a 'best possible fit.' It has good sound and the range, (from the cell phone) is the same as all the other headsets I've owned - I think this depends more on the phone than the headset. All-in-all, it does what it's supposed to; the person I'm talking to can hear and understand me and I can hear and understand who I'm talking to. It serves it's purpose for me.",4
"Disappointed..!!

With the mixed reviews for this product I finally decided to give it a shot. Here's my take on this:Looks pretty good with a shiny blue finish and small light which keeps flashing in different colours as per the mode it is inSound is pretty decent.90% of the times people could hear me clearly on the other end. I did not however have any difficulty to hear anyone and the reception was clear. Though you might face problems in hearing thru this in noisy environments. But then this is not a noise cancelling set anyway and wrong to expect that.Talk time is pretty decent. I charge it twice in 3 days so pretty good.The most irritating factor is the fit of this headset. It came with 3 different attachment and with each one of those it does not stay fixed to my ear and keeps wobbling. It is absolutely irritating to speak thru it if you are walking cos the headset keeps moving, it doesnt drop off though. I have average sized ears and the fit of these heasets had to be better.My recommendation for any blue tooth headset is one should go to a shop and try the fit first. I did not in this case and am planning to change this.",1
"Only ok

This is my first blue tooth so it could be me....but I asked my son who uses one daily and he could not help me figure it out.Sometimes it works fine-sometimes not.I have read the limited instructions multiple times but to no avail.",2
"Read a little

This product is not that good. Don't get me wrong it is nice to have bluetooth but you get what you pay for. It doesn't not link with my motorola well and the connection is always cracky. I upgraded not to long ago and the problem has stopped. So, save yourself some time and get the newer versions!!",1
"grabage

extremely low sound and you cant raise or lower the volume from the headset. the earpeaces are even garbage. none of them fit on small ears.",0
"Cheap quality, Not that Good

This product is cheap, not worth the high price tag. My sprint Blue tooth was much better, heres why.This Motorola H670 Bluetooth rattles, the silver volume buttons are loose & cheaply installed into this product. The reception on the Motorola H670 Bluetooth connected to my Sprint Katana phone is marginal at best.After reading reviews I purchased this product. I am very disappointedwith the cheap quality & poor performance in all conditions.When I receive an inbound call the unit turns itself off prior so I have to wait for it to turn back on. It looks nice but it is a cheap piece of crap.",0
"Best headset of the three I've used

I don't have a lot of experience with Bluetooth headsets, but I can compare this to the low-end Jabra VBT 135 that came int he ""Bluetooth Package"" with my Verizon Wireless LG VX8300, and with the Motorola H850 that my wife and I bought at the same time as this one. The H670 is the best of the three.Many of the reviews I've seen for Bluetooth headsets talk about their styling, color and lights. Personally, I couldn't care less about that stuff. The thing sits on my ear where I don't see it, and in my opinion anybody using a headset looks pretty much like a dork no matter how ""stylish"" the ear dongle is. So, evaluate the look based on your preference.Functionally, however, there are a few things I really like:1. A discrete on/off switch. I despise buttons like the one on my Jabra, where you push the button for on/off...and to answer calls. This often results in doing a last-number redial when trying to shut off the stupid headset, so I much prefer the sliding switch of the H670.2. Multiple ear hooks. I was able to choose the one that fit snugly without pinching.3. Excellent sound quality both for calls and for voice dialing.4. Easy and reliable pairing.5. Good battery life.The H670 has everything on my list. I'll give it 4 stars just because I dont' have broad enough experience to rate it a 5. I do rank it as superior to the Motorola H850 (which isn't a bad unit by any means) and the low-end Jabra VBT 135 (which...well, in that case you get what you pay for).",3
"So far it works great

I have had the H670 Headset for approximately a week now. The sound quality in and out of the car is very good. Cutting it on and off by simply pushing the slider button is very convenient. I have owned about 5 headsets, so far this one has the best sound and is by far the easiest and most convenient to operate.",3
"Pretty good headset

I did a lot of research on headsets in this price range. I must say it's not bad. Lightweight, stylish, has a great battery life. I can charge it fully once and just leave it in my car a whole week without having to charge it. This is with using it while I'm driving here and there. Works perfect with my KRZR K1M phone. I've been asking people on the other end of the phone if they can hear me alright, they said they could tell I was on a bluetooth device but they said I was clear. Still beats that damn wired headset. I would almost get into accidents just trying to plug the wire in. This thing sits in my ashtray and I just turn it on when I need it, leave the phone in my pocket. My muss no fuss. Hope this helps some of yah...",3
"Impressed

This headset was extremely easy to setup. I was using it within a few minutes. I was very impressed with the ease of use and the sound clarity. It comes with 3 ear pieces, or adapters, so it is also easy to get a comfortable fit. The ONLY negative is that if you are in a reclining position the headset may rest against your cheek and the audio becomes muffled for the person on the other end of the conversation. Otherwise, I love this headset. If I had to do it all over again, I would buy this model.",4
"Headset delight

Anyone i was on the phone with was able to hear me clearly. Looks GR8 on my head and fitted well with one of the 3 included ear loops. Also synced with my computers with ease.",4
"Decent headset

I think this headset is very light and has killer looks. Works well most of the times and hearing is good. The only issue I have encountered so far is that at times people think I am talking from far away like on a speaker phone.",2
"MOTOROLA BLUETOOTH H670

EASY TO CONNECT TO YOUR CELL PHONE, BUT SOUND QUALITY IS NOTSO GREAT.",3
"Good product dont buy from ccmaccesories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this is a review of what happen to me when i received this product from ccmaccessories. i got this product then it didn't work. it was supposed to be new but it wasn't it didn't work. i called them up they sent me another one and the same thing happen again. finally i just sent it back and bought one at target works great!! DO NOT BUY from ccmaccessories BEWAREEEE!!!!if it actually worked it would be great but it didn't so o well be careful shopping on amazon!!",1
"Good buy

Headset works great. Its tough to find a Bluetooth headset that fits very securely to your ear. This one is no different. It will stay on your ear if you are not moving around or tilting your head.Volume is good, could be a little bit louder on the top end.Amazon offered a great price. Roughly 40% off the lowest price that i found in retail stores.This headset easily paired to my MotoRazr.",2
"very good purchase

This is the first bluetooth I have ever purchased, and it works great. I can hear people clearly, and people hear me.",4
"Panavise is high quality

I have multiple Panavise base mounts in cars and trucks. They are of high quality and do not ruin the dash with holes or glue. No need to worry about a suction cup coming loose from the window. Positions the phone (or GPS) at just the right angle for easy access.",4
"A less than secure case

This is overall a very nice and functional case for my PEBL phone, however, in the months that I have used it, I find that it leaves a bit to be desired. First, when I have the phone open to use it, if I am not holding onto the bottom half of the phone (with the keypad), the case tends to slip off. Secondly, with the case on, I lose access to that nifty function of the PEBL phone itself: the capacity to flick the thing open with one hand. I can't have everything, but at least this case protects the phone for the most part, and I like the swivel-click feature of the clip, which allows me to clip the phone onto different places, such as the inside of my handbag or onto my pants at the waist.",3
"Best Headphones I've ever used for Running

I can run with these for many miles in heat and they don't fall off - only one's I've found yet that do that. I do see the concern with the 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter mentioned by another as I use this with an ipod - not a phone so will try to get an extension or better adapter but the ear fit is second to none - snug into the ear makes the music good and loud. I've used them for months now running from sprints to 20+ miles and they just stay on.",4
"Sweet buds - comfortable and works with my phone

Summary: The sound is good and helps cancel outside noise. The noise cancellation is especially handy when speaking on the cell phone.Buy a $9 headphone extension cord from Radio Shack, model #42-2559, to add 12"" on the short cord, get in-line volume control, and help prevent stress on the jack from the 3.5mm adapter.With the extension, these are some sa-weet all-in-one buds at a reasonable price.Details:I don't feel any discomfort from the ear loops. But this was after repositioning the ear bud so the wire fits nicely into my ear. Make sure there are no twists in the ear bud wire. If there are no twist, the plastic ear loop feels fine. If there are twists, then you may feel some pain on the ear from the ear loop.I do see what Joshua Bies writes about the stress on the jack when the adapter is in place. With the adapter, the stress could break the connections innternally. To counter this jack connecton stress, add some length to the cord, and get in-line volume control, I bought Radio Shack ""Volume Control Headphone Extension Cord"", model #42-2559 for $9. The extension will add another 12"" to the cord for the 3.5 mm devices.For using it for the cell phone, 2.5 mm jack, I agree that the cord might be too short. I can't put my cell phone in the pants have deep pockets. To make up for this, I'll hold the phone (especially good in public so people don't think I'm talking to God or the voices in my head - joke), find a shirt with a pocket, or tuck the cell phone between me and my pants at the beltline.Cell phone call button works with my old-school Samsung SPH-A620 (aka VGA100). I tested the clarity by calling someone on a land-line. The person said my voice comes in clear and I could hear the person fine. When the jack rotated it so it hit against the cell phone shell, the plug did lift and sound was temporarily lost. See caveat below.Caveat: I have the model CRC74869 (slightly older model probably, but likely the same functionally looking at the model numbers. Just remove the '02' at the end of this model number 7486902). Model 7486902 might not have the lifting problem.Note: I bought the model CRC74869 from a Seattle-area Radio Shack for $38 (could have saved $10 if I would have returned and ordered online but I'm an impatient consumer sometimes). Ray, the Radio Shack salesperson recommeded. He also owns a pair for his iPod. If you're reading this, thanks Ray and stay cool.",4
"Uncomfortable In the Ear, Don't use with LG VX9900 (EnV)

I own this headset for use with a LG VX9900 (enV) mobile phone with Verizon. I found the headset to be uncomfortable over my ears. The plastic is too hard and over time, caused me pain. Not a good choice for a headset designed for long-term wear. The earbuds frequently fell out of my ear or got stuck at a funny angle, making it more difficult for me to hear my music.After two weeks of fighting with this handset, I gave up and bought a different pair.Also, the LG VX9900 (enV) device requires a music headset with volume control, as the default volume for the device is extremely loud. This headset has no volume control.",0
"Absolute crap.

These things are junk. In the package, seemed okay. Get them out, you're in for a surprise. The ""ear hooks"" are a pain in the ass to get adjusted over the ear. I have no clue how they actually sound, and have no intentions of finding out. Don't care. Body Glove makes things out of rubbery flexible stuff, usually. These hooks are more of a plastic, like the ends of eyeglasses. Because of that, you have to fiddle around and get things Just Right, or they're not gonna stay put. And the hooks are supposed to be removable, so you can swap colors, if you're a fashionista. Don't ask me how to get them off. (or I would've kept them) And don't look for them on [...], because apparently, Body Glove doesn't know they manufacture this product. It doesn't exist on their website.I figured they'd make a good solid product for athletic purposes, so that would wear well for my normal usage. I'm taking them back, and gonna get a set of ANYTHING else, like skullcandy or whatever. I'm not a real audiophile, so as long as they play, I'll be happy. But if I can't get the damn things on my head 1-2-3, they obviously aren't worth squat. (to me).These were supposed to be a simple replacement of my factory Sony set, from a Walkman MP3 player. Nothing special. (although, the Sony's WERE special, the sound was decent, and the whole package lasted over two years) If I was gonna hook to my phone, I'd use Bluetooth. This is just an extra kit, for when I don't want my smartphone getting exposed to the wear and tear of hiking and biking, beach and dirty rugged stuff.I mainly came here for a review explaining how to get the earhooks off. There are a variety of models, 2.5 and 3.5, with and w/o phone mic and pause button. So, regardless of those specs, the ear pieces are the same. I wouldn't keep them if they were free, and I certainly wouldn't buy them knowing what I now know. And they're a joke, so back they go. I'm glad I kept the receipt.I should've known better when I couldn't find the tech specs on the package, regarding the Db and freq output, and all that gibberish. I now realize the only thing Body Glove was selling was its brand logo, and the mechanical and technical aspects of its product were considered irrelevant by the manufacturer.",0
"Great, but not durable

These headphones are great because they work with your Blackberry so you can run on the treadmill while listening to your blackberry music player and you never miss a call as it is also has a built in mic and call pickup. These are the best headphones I have ever run with, comfortable with good sound. However, they broke in less than a year, which I am pretty pissed about as they did cost around $40 when I bought them. Nevertheless, even though they broke, I am still gravitating towards buying another pair as I cannot find another brand that come close to these.",3
"Cord is too short!

Purchased product to use with an LG8600 cell phone, because it has a 2.5 plug. Sounded good. I then attempted to drop phone in my pocket and found the cord pulled tight on my ear! It is too short to reach bottom of pocket! This defeats my primary intended use to carry the phone to use as mp3 when working, mowing, etc. Returned immediately.",1
"NOT a standard 2.5 uses a 3.5 to 2.5 adapter

The sound is good but there kind of cheep. There not a solid piece, they are an in ear headphone with over the ear plastic part that fits in them. The ear buds seem to want to go sidewise as a result. Also there oddly lopsided with the mic and answer device being very short. Finlay they are not 2.5 standard which is what I really wanted there 3.5 with a 2.5 adapter, every adapter I tired fits loose for me. They are also to short, they keep pulling out when in my pocket.",0
"Body Glove Headset

The headset did not hold up as well as expected. The plastic doesn't hold to how I contour it. It moves back to its original angles which wasn't the case with the original pair that I bought from radio shack. However, the music is clear and plenty loud. The ear inserts hold pretty well you just have to find the one that fits your ear canal the best.",2
"wire is too short --> broke after about a month

Sound quality and fit were good for the first couple weeks. Unfortunately, the cord was way too short, which is a problem I haven't had with other headsets. I keep my phone in my pockets, and the cord wasn't long enough for me to wear the headphones and keep the phone in my pocket. It was a bit uncomfortable sometimes when the earpieces were pulled by the strained cord. After about a month the left earpiece went dead, I'm guessing because of the strain on the cord. If the cord were like 6"" longer, I'd give this thing 5 stars.",1
"Really like them, but may not be reliable.

I am not an audiophile, but I think these earphones sound quite good. I use with my Ipod touch, and haven't had any problems until recently. I have only owned them for just under three months, and now only the right earbud is working, while the left is working sporadically. It isn't the Ipod or the jack (I tested the original Ipod earbuds, and they work fine) It may be the adapter or the mic. I like the cord, but if it rubs on your coat zipper it can transfer the noise to your ears, and it is NOT tangle resistant. I am going to try to get these replaced on warranty, and BE CAREFUL with the adapter, because it does give some leverage that may damage the jack. If they are replaced and I just got a lemon then these deserve 5 stars!",2
"Good sound for commuting with Blackberry, but not durable

I bought these headphones to listen to music stored on my Blackberry 8830 while commuting by bicycle and bus. I keep the Blackberry in a holster on my belt, so have never had a cord length problem like those who keep their device in their pocket. It took a little while to get good at putting the earbuds in place, but once on, they are snug and the sound is very clear. On a noisy bus or a normal bike ride I can hear music with no problem. Only when biking downhill or into a headwind does the whistling make it hard to hear. The mute button on the cord is helpful, although sometimes it doesn't toggle effectively, so I have to take the Blackberry out of its holster to re-start the music, which can be a pain while cycling. This is probably a Blackberry issue, not a Body Glove one.Unfortunately, after a few months one of the buds broke off when I pulled the phones out of a pocket in my backpack. It was probably my fault for pulling too hard, but for $40 I sure wish they had lasted longer. On the other hand, I haven't found any others with comparable features and a 2.5 mm jack. I just went into the big box electronics store where I bought them to get a replacement pair, but they no longer carry them. The salesman sold me a V-Moda brand for $15 more, but when I opened them, they didn't have a built-in 2.5 mm jack, just an adapter. I returned them immediately. If I have to use an adapter, then I can get a cheaper pair from the much larger selection of 3.5 mm headphones. I'll probably end up buying another pair of the Body Gloves and will try to treat them more gently.",3
"Excellent Ear Buds

Great earbuds, nice and comfy with minimal wind-noise even at high speed (ie: flying down a mountain on a snowboard or mountain bike) ; must have for any blackberry enthusiast that enjoys the full phone / mp3 function of their phone.",4
"Close, but lacking

I was excited for a quality set of headphones, but these just didn't meet the mark. The complaints are true: the cord is short, and the music quality is lacking (maybe it's just my mp3 player phone?). Also, after about 10 minutes running, at least one ear bud gets slippery enough and starts to come out. I haven't had any complaints on the microphone quality, but if the thing doesn't work well enough to use, what's the point?",2
"Good BUT NOT Great!

The only thing I have against this producut is the EASY removable or interchangable clear ear insert covers. I have already lost 2. Otherwise it works good as headphones and cellphone earpiece.",3
"CAUTION!!

i bought these headphones, and within a couple days, my little radio that i use at work broke so the sound only worked on one earbud. the player was old and it was a cheapo so i figured it just died, no biggy, and went out and bought an ipod. within 3 days, my ipod was ruined. the sound cut out the same way. these headphones, using the adapter to make them 3.5mm makes the plug over an inch and a half long, acting as a lever, and therefore greatly increasing the amount of force a small bump, which normally wouldn't do any damage, does to the solders inside the player. $250 down the drain! do NOT buy these headphones unless you ONLY plan on using them with your cell phone. if you use these with anything that needs the 3.5mm plug (which is anything other than a cell phone) it WILL break it. not possibly,...WILL break it. do NOT buy these to use with the iphone either, as the SAME thing will happen to it. all in all, i lost $285 dollars because of this problem. $250 for the ipod, and $35 for the headphones, which i will never use again. BEWARE!!",0
"Never received item

This item never arrived from the seller. I waited a month and cancelled the order. Amazon was great at canceling the item and refunding my money.",0
"Great Holster!!

A great holster, with swivel clip. I would definently recommened this clip to anyone who has this phone. It was also a great deal, with fast shipping!!",4
"Pretty in Pink

The leather is very soft and the lining has kept the phone well protected. It's easy to find even in huge bags, and the metallic pink looks really nice, especially with the charcoal gray of my phone.No complaints, absolutely love this little case.",4
"Very pretty, but poor construction

The case is made of gorgeous soft leather. It's both beautiful and classy-looking. The magnetic fastener is neat.Unfortunately, the swivels feel (and are) flimsy. They came apart the first day. I had to rebuild them using a liquid nut-lock to keep them from coming loose. The head of the screw that holds the two parts of the swivel together is just a tad wider than the hole that keeps it from slipping through. I'm expecting the screw to work its way through the hole any day.The strap is very thin and doesn't look like it will hold up for long.If you plan to suspend this case from your belt, you may be disappointed. If you have more elegant plans for it, you might be satisfied.",2
"beautiful

I love it. Phone fits nice, the magnetic clasp makes it easy to answer in a hurry. It would be nice to have a belt clip also. I can put it on my belt loop but it flops around when I walk. But it looks nice and is covenient when hooked on my purse.",3
"Cool but not so useable for hands-free phone action

It was pretty cool to talk on the phone in sterio, however the person I was speaking to couldn't hear/understand me.",1
"earbuds

earbuds are WAY TOO LARGE FOR MY EARS; (72 years old) and are not adjustable or interchangeable...",0
"Can you hear me now?

Ear pieces are too large for your ears; therefore they keep coming out.",2
"Misleading

This is the standard headset shipped with many (if not all) Motorola phones with mp3 capabilities. The stereo headset worked fine for me in calls. If the person did not hear or understand you (the other reviewer), perhaps yours is broken or you and that person do not speak the same dialect or language. Nevertheless it is most unfortunate that you have reduced the rating of a perfectly viable product because of your isolated incident.",4
"Poor in all respects

I am very disappointed with this headset. The over-the-head part is cheap and flimsy, the earpiece has cheap thin foam, lacks decent pivot adjustment, and slips off my ear all the time and the microphone picks up loud breath pops on ""D"", ""P"" and ""T"" sounds, despite the foam windshield.",0
"Do not buy this

This product was awful. It provided horrible quality sound, horrilbe quality usage on voice activation, and an all around bad experience.",0
"Samsung Charger

Similar options costed much more that this one and I recevied in the 3rd day from the day I ordered.",4
"Not good at all....

I recieved this charger and it did not work. I called and asked if I can have another one sent to me. Yes, they sent it to me, but this one also did not work. I just gave up after that. Very bad products. Would never order from here again.",0
"Review of extended battery for VX6000

My purchased extended battery worked very well and lasted and lasted. It readily fit my VX6000. However, the body is one-half inch thick; compared to the usual one-quarter inch. Otherwise, it is an excellent buy.",3
"good price but not reliable

It's a good deal considering that Verizon wants about $50 for the same thing ... but mine only worked for about 6 months. What the heck, I bought another one. It's worth the price, but a little bit annoying.",1
"Good Case

Has hung well with me while working and play. Easy on and off for cleaning. The clip has an ""L"" hook vice a ""J"" hook, working well except on thick belts. I'd buy it again.",4
"lot of stuff!

With this bundle, you get everything you need to use your cell phone. A great buy, and everything works well!",4
"Disappointing...

I have the Boxwave Active Case for my Nokia E61 and love it. Most cases make your phone ""feel"" bigger than it really is because they add an extra layer of dark-colored plastic/leather/silicon/whatever. Not so with the clear case. This is about the same thickness as others, but the fact that it is clear and colorless makes it almost invisible.Since I love my e61 case so much, I decided to buy one of these cases for my wife's SLVR. The case itself is really nice, and comes with two lanyards; one for your wrist, and one for your neck, both of which are interchangeable via snap-style connector. However, a couple of days later I noticed the my wife had removed the case and was using her old one, complaining that she could no longer hear the phone. After investigating, I found that the case was designed in such a way that it covers most of the ear-speaker, reducing volume by more than half. Very disappointing indeed.I plan to do a little surgery with my drill to see if I can improve the sound. Hopefully they will change their design so that others don't have to change it for them :)As for ratings and recommendations... I do recommend the Active Cases from Boxwave, just not this one.",1
"A good phone, but steep learning curve and time invested in setup

I guess if you've graduated to PDA status, you need to be prepared to invest time to get the most out of the phone.I was extremely skeptical, but Cingular actually did let me as an existing Cingular customer buy the 8525 through Amazon at $250-$300 LESS than they offered the device online or at Cingular stores. However, activating the phone required a number of calls; the evening I decided to active, their call-in system was down. FYI: You will receive an email from Amazon regarding activation if you are an existing Cingular customer --- follow those instructions!I've lived with the phone for about a month, and am extremely pleased with it. However, I've made countless calls and spent hours on online forums to get the best out of all the phone's functionalities. But that is just because it's a feature - rich phone.Be advised that personal email setup is a real pain but a gem when it works. Windows Media player for music isn't that great, but it's cool to have MP3 functionality. Unlike others, the phone hasn't frozen up on me, but ocassionally it gets stuck and I have to re-set it. Internet browsing, bluetooth, and the supplied voice command work as promised.Loading activesync and Outlook supplied with the phone on your existing desktop if running Windows XP is a joke, which is why I'm giving this a three star rating. It does not properly load because of mediocre activesync software integration, and the workaround I used I felt was an undesirable one. Hey, the software comes with the phone. ALL of it should work.Get ready to invest some time into this product and reap the benefits.",2
"Darn! 8525 PDA phone! HANGS!

i regretted getting Cingular 8525 (made by HTC)!it hangs A LOT.. AND.. now it is soooo slow!! and i only used it less than a month!!my advise.. DON'T GET THIS PHONE!wait for iphone.. or Prada LG phone!it is a waste of my money and time!i am very unhappy CAMPER!",0
"Worth the extra money?

Yes, definitely worth the extra few bucks I recall it cost compared to others I was looking at. When I was reviewing another product, the reminder to review this popped up. I've had this Krusell for several years now, and I hope I remember the name when I change phones. This was a perfect fit for my phone, the plastic see-thru cover is incredibly durable after much much use, and the really nice leather makes a nice feel. No snags on clothing when I put it in pockets or on my belt with the clip. I'm also amazed at the nice appearance it still provides.",3
"Great Little Phone with Lots of Features

I just got this phone from Verizon on Friday (three days ago) and I am thrilled. I was upgrading from an LG6100 flip and things have sure changed in the last 2 years! I was torn between the u620 and the u740 (the phone that flips open two ways with a qwerty keyboard), but in the end I preferred the style of the slider better and found the keys much easier to use. I read every review I could find online and I found that overall people love this phone.I don't have any plans for using the TV or music functions (I use an iPod) so I won't comment on those features at all.Favorite Features:*Size- Not so tiny that you can't hold it comfortably, but not big at all. Very easy to hold and type on.*Slider- Can easily be opened with one hand. Very slick looking.*Voice quality- Crystal clear and can be set very loud, if you like. I'm one of those people that could never hear my phonecalls, but on this phone I keep the volume set in the middle and never miss a word.*Camera- 1.3 megapixels camera takes nice sharp photos. Has a flash too.*Voice-to-text- Fun feature in which you can speak your text messages!*Battery life - Very good. It's 72 hours after I first charged my phone and I'm only down one bar even though I've been playing with it a ton.*Picture caller-id.*Clear, sharp display.*Solid feel. Not flimsy at all.Overall, I am very happy with this phone. I wish it came in colors like the Verizon LG Chocolate, but instead I will settle for a cute strap (Yea! It has a strap hole!).",4
"Lots of great features. Low battery life.

I got this phone last week as part of a ""new every 2"" deal with verizon. I was intrigued by the mobile tv feature, and the other specs on the phone looked fine as well. I read a few reviews on here and decided to give it a shot.Mobile TV: Very odd programming. A small hidden antenna is required to get reception most of the time, but so far I haven't had any reception problems once the antenna is in place. About 8-10 channels. Most of the programming is not live and a lot of it is commercial free. I caught part of a live basketball game this weekend and it was on my local cbs station as well. The tv on the phone was only a few seconds behind the live cable tv broadcast. For espn they have ""scorecenter"" instead of sportscenter. It's a barebones version with one anchor and no commercials. For some reason they couldn't show nfl footage only the scores. But it shows some basketball and hockey highlights. It was worth watching.The ESPN MVP application came free with the package and is a really nice feature. Lots of sports news and video clips for free and you can customize it to follow your favorite local teams.There are lots of pay-for applications available as well such as vz navigator, ebay, wikimobile, and many more. Along comes a broad selection of games and ringtones.V-Cast Music and music videos were pay-for, so I didn't try any. But there were some free V-cast videos I checked out. The picture wasn't as sharp as the mobile tv, but some were useful. There was an interesting selection of free youtube videos as well.A standard headphone jack is NOT installed on the phone. So if you don't want to annoy everyone around you, you need to purchase compatible headphones or an adapter.The biggest flaw is the extremely short battery life. I'm definately going to need to purchase a charger to bring to work and one for the car. I haven't looked into the extended battery yet, but that'll be the next stop.As far as phone calls go, I can hear the person on the other end loud and clear. As a phone it has all the basic features you'd expect: text messaging, calendar, alarm clock, calculator, etc.So far I'm really enjoying the phone and I'm glad I got it. I gave it a 4 out 5 because of the battery.",3
"Battery leaves a lot to be desired...

I've had this phone for about 2 months now and so I feel qualified to give my opinion. I have not used the television features and so won't comment. Having said that, briefly:Pros:* Small* Easy to use* Nice-sized screenCons:* Battery life - absolutely terrible. I traded the phone in after 1 week because of it and the new U620 is exactly the same. I talk on my phone for no more than 15 minutes per day and do virtually nothing else with it except carry. If I don't charge it every single day then I can count on the fact that, after not charging it one day, I will wake up the next morning and it will be completely dead. I've checked everything - Bluetooth is off, navigation is off, etc. It's just a terrible battery I guess.Bottom line - if you don't mind charging your phone every single day then you will love this phone.",2
"Better Than it Looks!

Hey. I looked around forever for a good slider for verizon. I wanted something sleek and cool yet not a chocolate so I wouldn't seem like everyone else. The front face of the phone is shiny and looks new everytime you look at it. I've used it a lot and dropped it alot with no problems and it still looks brand new! I got mine on EBay and it still works great. The mobile TV is at great quality and if you love CBS FOX NBC or MTV or more then you're in luck and can watch TV no matter where you are! You need to buy a memory disk but it's worth it. I highly recommend this phone. Everything about it was made to perfection. Cool menu, easy to use features, mobile tv, take video without length limit, great design and has a bigger screen then a chocolate. Slides a lot better too!",4
"Great, But I'm Confused

This phone is so amazing... great camera, stunning sound quality and the V Cast movies are very impressive. The only thing I am confused about is on the product description on Amazon, it says there is a full QWERTY keyboard. I have seen no such thing on this phone.",4
"loved it. and i want to buy a new one!

i loved this phone. had it for 2 yrs, and i ended up dropping it so its hard to read the text messages so i upgraded to a touch screen bc they didnt carry this phone anymore and i hate it. if anyone knows where to get this phone new. plz let me know. it would help alot :)",4
"love it!

I got this phone last Febuary and i love it. I replaced it once because it stopped receiving text messages but besides that it's amazing. I'm kind of clumsy so I've dropped this phone MANY times, and everytime i'm able to just pop the battery back in and it's fine. i love it! it's definitly a great phone. I'd recommend it to anyone.",4
"Looks cool but.......

When I saw this phone in the store, I thought that it was cool. Thats where all the good points stop.This phones battery live is awful. I have to charge it twice a day. The signal with this phone is terrible. It always cuts out and makes a beep beep beep sound then says signal failed. I took the phone in to the verizon store and the guy upgraded the software. That didn't work. I only use the phone like 20 min. a day and like 5 or less TXTs a day. That shouldn't kill the battery like it does. Over all, this phone may look cool but it works like a piece of junk. Don't make the same mistake that I did and please don't buy this phone.",0
"So cute.... but the battery is HORRIBLE!!

I loved this phone for the first week. Great camera with different finishes (sepia, B&W;); great video camera; great TV quality (not that I'd normally use this, but it's free for the first month). All of this aside, this cell phone is not going to do you any good unless you carry a charger with you everywhere you go. This past week, I've had to charge it EVERY day, and haven't even used any of the added features besides sending a few text messages.I hate to part with this phone because I love the design, but it's not practical. I cannot keep charging it this often!",1
"It loses its memory

I had to return the phone to Verizon after several days use because it frequently failed to recognize the memory card on power up. Verizon told me that Samsung is working on a fix for the problem. I returned the phone.",0
"Recomended

This article works fab with T coil equipted BTE hearing aids.After a lot of research I found a good responce from this item on cell phone use.It works primarily with Nokia cell phones.",4
"Works nicely

Not a particularly sturdy design, but so far it works well. For the price I would recommend it.",4
"Just What I Needed

When I moved, my charger cord ended up in another box...not sure which one it was in. I was going nuts, everything I have is on my Palm Pilot and my computer hard drive where the backup was on the Palm Pilot was damaged. All of a sudden, everything, addresses, things to do, contacts, dates, etc. was gone with a dead battery. I was able to order a replacement and got it in about 3 days (to Alaska). While the shipping cost more than the item, the price was still very low for the importance (.98 for the charger). Thank you!",4
"Excellent value

My original charger that came with my Palm TX did not last, and would have been very expensive to replace. The one I ordered thru Amazon.com has been an excellent replacement for a tenth of what the Palm brand would have cost me. I am very happy with the product and the prompt service from the vendor.",3
"old eyes, misinterpreted description

thought vendor description of item was misleading; after very promt reply from vendor, realized I had misinterpreted description.vendor was very courteous in his reply.",4
"Palm TX travel charger

This item works great!!! I appreciated both items I bought. I had been unable to use since my charger had been ruined. Thanks,",4
"good charger cord

The red light lets you know there is power. The charge is fast. The cord is very nice. Once you know where the arrow on the end that goes into the Palm Pilot is it is easy to see, the first time you will have to look carefully to spot it. I am very happy with this cheap, small, efficient charger cord.",4
"Worked well - Great price

Used with my Palm TX for several months now. Has worked perfectly. The super low price seemed strange to me, but i have had no issues so far. Would recommend to anyone looking for a replacement or backup charger (i wanted one so i could have a charger at work and one at home).",4
"Compact

I put away the charger I got with my Palm TX and keep this one out. It is compact and works well.",4
"Lousy product

This product was defective out of the flimsy envelope it arrived in. It did not work at all.",0
"a good deal

no problems at all -- arrived as promised, works as advertised. tough to beat the price ;-)",4
"Palm Charger

Thanks for the charger!!! You are a life saver!....Brand new and it arrived really fast!",4
"Good Value

OEM charger failed. Replaced with this one -- it's more compact & functions well.",3
"Palm TX Charger

As a Palm clone it works ok but can be stiff to connect and disconnect.",2
"Ok phone unless you need 850 band...

One person's long winded opinion on the Amber 7370.About the Phone Itself:I ordered this phone from another merchant last week. When it came in I was so excited; it was everything that I expected it to be. It was very cute and I received so many compliments on it. There were a few people who actually asked me what it was. =)The phone is very sturdy and I don't think that falling out of the average person's pocket or hands onto the ground would do it too much damage. The twist feature of the phone is very unique and it didn't take much time at all to get used to it. The size of the screen is great; I think it's much larger then other phones which is incredible considering the size of this one. The back of the phone is what Nokia describes as faux-leather and adds a nice little contrast.The sound level on this phone is average and the ringtone volume is good and has a few different levels to it. It has a vibrate feature as well.This phone has bluetooth also which is fantastic for downloading themes and ringtones that you have made or downloaded from others.The phone arrived with text, multimedia and internet settings for T-Mobile but that was easily fixed with Nokia's website. If you search out this phone on their page there is a section for downloads and they will send the information for your service provider directly to your phone in a text message. All you have to do from there is open the message and the settings put themselves in, piece of cake.There is also a 1.3 megapixel camera on it which is pretty cool. If you have large fingers though plan on having a very rough time hitting the button to actually take the pictures. I don't have abnormally large hands but I was struggling to push the button correctly. That also goes for the power button which is on the side of the phone. It is so small it looks like something that you need to search out a paper clip or pen tip to depress. I was able to successfully accomplish these two tasks but I can see where it may be an issue for some.About the Bands:I didn't know very much about ""bands"" and the difference between ""tri-band"" and ""quad-band"" (that just means there's one more, right? *smiling blankly*) until I received this and started using it. This phone is tri-band and is missing 850. I would have full signal one second, nothing the next and calls were dropped every few minutes. After some research I came to the realization that this was because the phone was missing the 850 band which Cingular uses (around this area anyway <Cape Cod>).As I said before, this phone came with settings for T-Mobile installed on it so I'm pretty sure it would work wonderfully with that service. I can't say anything for other brands of service but it's definitly worth a call to your company to find out.The Good:~ Stylish~ Sturdy~ 1.3 Megapixel camera~ Bluetooth~ Large viewing screenThe Bad:~ No 850 band~ Very small buttons for power and cameraIf this phone worked with my service I would be more than happy with it and probably wouldn't part with it. There are definitly phones out there with more bells and whistles but chances are good you're looking at this phone for style.",3
"Battery

Works well, except the phone will go dead just after it shows a charge left; rather a mystery?",1
"Not reccomended

I got this battery for my mom and not only was it bulky, her phone stopped working! Lame.",0
"KRZR phone

I've had the KRZR phone now for about a month. When I first received the package it came with everything. It even had a nice little hands-free headset in it which i wasn't expecting, but it works quite well. As far as the phone goes though it is very sleek and lightweight. The picture quality is really nice too and the features go on and on. The only thing I really don't like is that I have a hard time manging the photos. The menu doesn't really explain how to delete a picture if you don't like it once you've saved it. Also, I can't seem to find where you can make automatic presets for phone numbers using a single number on the keypad. This is something I miss about my old phone. But unlike my old phone, finding out what your balance is and how many text messages you've used up is really easy. Talk about instant gratification!",3
"Replacement batteries for Samsung A920

Wow,what a deal, only $0.97 for each replacement batteries. they work like new and hold a charge like new. Much better deal than the $42 per battery from Sprint and other web sites.Al",4
"Replacement barttery For Samsung A-920

This is a great thing to have when you current battery is low on power. the A-920 isnt know for its battery life so i got a replacemnet(a extra battery) just in case i need to make and important call. Thanks Amazon and BargainCell.Twice the life of my original battery and that graet.",4
"Works Perfectly

The much higher price of the Samsung extended battery has kept me from buying it, but the low price of this generic equivalent seemed to be too good to pass up. Having had it for a couple months, I'm very satisfied with the performance (typically lasts a week or more), fit & finish (fits tight & secure and the color matches beautifully), and reliability (it still is working and never gets hot). In fact, I wouldn't think of using the a920 (a nice phone by itself) without the extended battery. With this battery and a 1GB memory card, the a920 becomes quite a good MP3 player. The only potential con is the expanded size, but it actually seems to fit better in my big hands (and it doesn't take up too much room in my pocket).",4
"I

I love it great product A + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ +",4
"Worthile Upgrade For My 5 Year Old Phone

Eforcity did a good job. I received my battery in only a few days and it fits like my old extended life battery did.My guess is that no one will ever see this review since the A920 is 5+ year old technology, but if you are reading this and you have the old Samsung x-920 then get one of these while you still can. I've got an iPhone for work but my A920 is for personal use after hours and weekends when I only want calls. Nothing I've found works as well or sounds as clear as the A920, and I've tried several, so I've held on to my 920 even though all of the standard batteries I had were weak. This extended battery is the way to go! I charge it every 2-3 days even after a lot of use whereas the standard battery never lasted more than a day even with minimal use. Sure it's a little thicker than the OEM battery but you will quickly get over that. Since I have huge hands I find that it actually helps me hold the phone better.It's also blue just like the one you see in the photo.",4
"This extents your phones online/call time for sure

I have this battery and my wife has the standard edition. I must say this battery does last at least three time longer than the standard. I charge it maybe once every two weeks and thats with the power save options enabled and with the GPS on! I do talk from time to time but even then I only need to charge once a week. That beats the standard battery charge time of every other day hands down. This battery does make the Samsung a bit heavier and thicker but the extend charge to charge time is worth it. I would highly recommend this upgrade!",4
"Bad shipping

The product was good but I had paid for faster shipping to get before christmas and it still got here after christmas.I was expecting the product in an original box and it came in a little plastic bag. Besides that the product was good and in functional condition with no scratches",3
"It's a good battery

This battery works just fine. It lasts much longer than the standard battery. I also like that the added weight of the battery also works as a counter weight for the phone. I can hold the phone better with the extended battery on. The weight of the display before used to make it difficult to hold the phone when on a call. The only downside is that it takes longer to charge the phone. That isn't much of a downside though.",4
"Does its job

I got this item because I was having trouble finding an inexpensive yet secure and protective case for my Nokia 6230. So far, this item meets my needs. The phone is held securely and is well protected, although I find that for my particular phone it holds best when the phone is inserted in the case upside down. (My phone is wider at the top than the bottom and the elastic fabric which provides the ""grip"" on the phone is used on the bottom 2/3 of the case.) However, the materials used for the clip leave a lot to be desired. The leather-covered metal clip is sturdy and I like the ratcheting feature, but the leather used is thin and the metal is starting to cut through it. The now exposed metal has some rough edges (which is probably why it cut through the leather to begin with) and I'm worried it's going to harm my pants. They really should have used a plastic clip instead of a metal one. Overall it's a decent case for the price, but I'm beginning to realize that $20 for a better case just might be worth it.",2
"Raghuram, NH

I was very impressed when I bought it. But after two months the belt clip got seperated from the case. Don't feel like buying this again.",0
"Not for your Motorola E815

It is universal all right. I have an extra inch or more of play on the top portion of the case. Meaning the case is just too long for the Motorola E815. Other than that it is good quality for the price you paid.",2
"nice functional cell phone holder

The price was good. The holder is of good quality. The belt clip seems to rotate a little too easily. Sometimes I will notice that my holder and phone are upside down. Also the holder was just a little too big for my Nokia 1100 phone (both height and width). Otherwise i it's great!",3
"rip off

Needed one and this looked ok...looked, two weeks after simbolic use it fell apart.",0
"universal foam case

foam case sounds inferiorhowever, i was pleasently surprisedthe black case was smooth and classy looking and held my cell phone snug and out of the wayi might buy another, however, i would prefer one that would stay in the case while i dialed",3
"Works very well with my Kyocera K9

I have an older style phone than most out today, but this case fit my Kyocera K9 very well. It's easy to slide in and out of the holder and doesn't fallout by itself. I'd imagine it works just as well for the Kyocera K10, but not sure about anyother phone.",4
"Medium Universal Foam Case

Fits my Nokia perfect. They have actually improved the leading edge of the belt clip. A small piece of metal has been fitted and now the leather will not wear out from taking on and off your belt. Buy with confidence.",4
"Don't buy

It is described as suitable for use with portable cooler. First time I tried to use it with a portable cooler (drawing 4 Amps) the plastic in the body fitting melted from the heat that was generated internally and the plastic fused the contacts preventing it from working ever again.Would be okay for light use (cell phones, pdas etc) but don't buy if you want to use it with coolers or other heavy current devices.",0
"Just what I needed

This product was just what I needed in my car. My car (a 2001 Honda) only has one power outlet close to the driver, yet we frequently wanted more than one item plugged in at a time. I use it for my cell phone and portable GPS typically. Other devices are a portable XM radio and portable DVD player, used on car trips. I saw another user had problems with charging a portable cooler, but since I am not trying devices that draw a lot of energy, I am happy with the product.",4
"It Works

I carry a Motorola i355 (one brick of a phone) with the case. It holds the phone tightly enough to keep it from falling out. Only downfall is that it constantly turns upside down on me. I haven't lost the phone yet, but it's a good idea to keep a watchful eye.",2
"1/2 STAR

It holds the phone so it gets 1/2 star for that. The minus 4 1/2 is because you can't hear the phone RING in this holder. I can hear my phone ring in the next room without the holder. It is so muted in this thing, that on my belt I cannot hear it in normal conversation. Both front and back are solid and the sides are heavy elastic. Very well made and sturdy enough to protect your phone......but you need to hear it ring.",0
"telephone foam case

this telephone case is perfect for my use and the phone does stay in the pouch very well..It was well worth the investment.",4
"Cell phone car charger

The product works great and was about 1/2 what cingular wanted for their brand!",4
"Great for the price!

Great car charger for the price. The cord could be a little longer, but other than that I'm very glad I bought it.",3
"Does Not Work With Motorola V195

I bought this over a month ago and then tried to use it today to charge my Motorola V195 in my car. It would not work at all. It works with another older Motorola cell phone but not the V195 I bought it for. I don't know why. The V195 charges fine on the indoor charger that plugs into the wall and it charged fine on the old car charger before that charger broke.",0
"car charger

I am happy with car charger will buy more from you thanks",4
"Perfect Replacement for Pioneer Car Charger

This is a perfect replacement for the $30 Pioneer AVIC-S1 GPS car charger. How can you beat the price? It works well. If quality is not your utmost concern this basic unit is the right fit.",3
"Worked fine until it died an early death

Basically the charger did what it was supposed to do until it died after 4 months. I can't say that I am terribly suprised given the price and the fact that it seems to run hot but it would have been nice to get at least a year out of it. In fairness, the second one I purchased at the same time for my wife still seems to be working fine.",1
"WORKS GREAT AND BEATS HECK OUT OF PHONE STORE PRICES

CAR-CHARGER WORKS PERFECTLY. EXACTLY THE SAME AS CHARGERS COSTING 10 TIMES AS MUCH OR MORE!",3
"car charger

I have purchased 2 of these, but have only used once. So far worksfine. Shipping was good.",4
"It works!

I was concerned because the price was so low compared to other similar items, but IT WORKS!!!",3
"Great Charger at an Even Better Price

After misplacing my RZR charger, I went searching retail stores in my area for a replacement. Problem was, everything I found came with a high price tag. Imagine my surprise finding this gem here for under two dollars!I hesitated purchasing this at first, could something this inexpensive work well? The answer is YES. I have had this charger for several months, use it every night to charge my RZR and I have not a single complaint. It charges light a charm every time.I couldn't be happier. Don't let the little price fool you, this is a sturdy charger that works!",4
"Motorolla AC charger

Charger works perfectly, no problems whatsoever. Price was VERY reasonable, would definitely purchase again.",4
"TMobile Travel Charger for Motorola KRZR, PEBL, Q, RAZR V3 Series, RIZR, SLVR, V190, V195/V197, V325, V360/V361 (Purchased on 05

I received two chargers, one charger was defective. I am still waiting for a replacement charger 30 days later. - James",1
"Love it!

I'm a tech geek but I held off on buying this phone due to some of the reviews. after having the phone for two months, I'm still enjoying my phone.I took some optional steps. I upgraded to Windows Mobile 6 for the performance enhancements and downloaded live search but these steps are compltely optional.I dont' think there is a function on the phone that I have not tried and abused from syncing (two desktops and a lappy), to bluetooth (lappy and headset), browsing, live search, email, text messaging and beam. I've only had one problem. It was completely user error as I managed to get the keyboard into caps lock and didn't realise to get it out, I just had to repeat the steps I took to put it there in the first place :)",4
"best phone ever for a low price

This is the best cellphone I have ever owned. My sister bought the Virgin Mobile Cyclops for $80 while I spent $40 on this Slice. She complains all the time that she DOES NOT have a signal while mine does. We'll be in a Target and I would have all my signal bars and she'll have none. When she goes out of town, she takes my Slice with her because she knows it's more reliable. I have never had any trouble with this phone. I've own the Slice phone for 4yrs and I'm still using it :D",4
"worst phone I ever owned

This phone was ok at the start and then I discovered when I locked the keys to put it in my pocket it could still dial 911! Pressing a combination of keys in my pocket dialed 911, and I had them call me back 3 or 4 separate times asking what my emergency was. I had a phone like this before from virgin mobile where you could lock the keys when its in your pocket, and I never had 911 call me. Luckily this phone went through the washer on accident I guess it was an accident, and it gave me a reason to get a new phone. I now have the LG Flare from virgin mobile and it has been an excellent cell phone. I wouldn't recommend this phone unless you have a lot of unexpected emergencies.",0
"It is slim and attactive.

My wife has had it for over three years and it is still working. It is a great phone!",4
"GREAT PHONE!!

I got this phone to replace the Oyster one. The screen is 10X better than the Oyster and is definitely less bulky. It great that it just slips in my shirt pocket. The phone reminds me of the Verizon Chocolate phone. THis phone has no MP3 player or camera, but I am fine with that. I already have and Ipod and a digital camera. The buttons are a little small but they just take getting use to like maybe 10 to 15 minutes or so and then your fine. The speaker is OK, but I will that it was a little louder and it's hard to hear the speakerphone in a noisy room.Great phone and at $[...] (Black Friday), how can you go wrong!! 5 stars ^_^Chris Jenkinswww.geocities.com/whoischrisjenkins",4
"Cute phone, a few glitches

Pros: Very compact, sleek and cool, sharp screen, very affordable.Cons: Buttons are WAY too small (i frequently mis-dial), battery dies VERY quickly (re-charge every 3 days?! crazy).I'm ready to ask for a return, awesome looking phones only go so far.",1
"Poor call quality, expensive prepaid rate

Picked this up from Radio Shack as a novelty item. The phone is thin, but the call quality is quite poor. Virgin Mobile uses Sprint's PCS network, and Sprint is my primary provider (I have a new Sanyo M1 phone), and the call quality difference is huge. The keypad is also uncomfortable to use, like many ultra-thin phones -- just not designed for normal human beings IMHO. Finally, VM's prepaid rate is just too high. Coupled with limited coverage, I'd say VM's service is a bad deal.",1
"Flimsy, fragile phone.

I had this phone for one day before the screen blew up..hadn't even made a call! My problems started when I installed the battery; I couldn't get the battery cover back on to save my life. After about 20 minutes I finally succeeded but it never really aligned properly with the bottom of the phone. I imagine if I'd kept the phone I would have been replacing the cover regularly.Then I couldn't get it activated. I tried on line and their web site crashed, then when I called for help the phone wouldn't take the commands their rep told me to put in. I had to take the battery out and start over twice!Finally I thought I had it, went to bed that night without using it and when I turned it on the next day the screen was corrupted with some kind of red ""splat!"" graphic. Nothing I did made it come back on and I could not get an answer from VM about what it could be. Finally I contacted Amazon and arranged a return which is now in progress. They promised me a full refund. We'll see ;)",1
"COOL PHONE NOT COOL SERVICE

The phone is basic however the music and other stuff you want on this phone IS NOT CHEEP 6 BUCKS FOR A GAME I RATHER BUY 8 MC E DEE APPLE PIES!",2
"The worst customer service ever

I chose Virgin Mobile thinking they would be a good company. I have never been treated so rudely by customer service people in my life. In multiple conversations and speaking to numerous people I never got the same answer twice. It was a nightmare.I ended up throwing away the phone and losing my money. I feel stolen from.I would never do business with this company again. Huge mistake in the first place.",0
"Super Thin, Good Phone

Personally, I love my Slice. It is very inexpensive (I got mine for $30 @ Best Buy) and it has some nice features.Pros:-Nice, full color screen-Thin and compact-Clear call quality-Long-lasting battery-Easy to read at night-Speakerphone quality is goodCons:-Buttons are small, but you get used to itAll in all, I think this is a good quality, worth-while phone. I would reccomend it to anyone looking for affordability and good quality.",4
"Best Virgin Mobile phone on the market.

I bought this phone after having owned a sonic slider for a year. It has better sound quality and graphics are easier to download. I was looking for a lighter less bulky phone without all the bells and whistles that all the other phones have. It is smaller than the motorola slvr phone and a lot cheaper.It is easy to use and you just slide it in your pocket and go. The only downside I have is because the phone is so new, accessories are hard to find. With me this phone is a winner!",3
"Pretty face, but voice quality could be better.

I have been a satisfied Virgin Mobile (VM) customer for several years, happily using an Audiovox 8500. VM uses the SPRINT cellular network which has a strong signal in my area.Lets talk about the SLICE which is made by UTSTARCOM. I was very much attracted to this thin stylish cell phone. I am not going to waste any time - what you see is what you get. It is basically a pretty phone with very good reception, but the outgoing voice quality is below average. The person on the other end will think you are swallowing water while talking. Another issue is the cramped key pad.This cell phone reminds me of a pretty girl with the voice of cartoon character. If you prize fashion over function - go for it.I am switching back to my AUDIOVOX.P.S. You will feel compelled to purchase additional ""wallpaper"" for an additional $2, because what comes on the phone as standard fare is ugly!",1
"Lousy sound quality, lost text messages and lousy phone

This phone looks OK but it feels somewhat cheap. The software is pretty good, menus are well organized and easy to use. Unfortunately, the call quality is HORRIBLE! I can not understand half of what people are saying when I am using this phone, even when the signal strength is at the highest level. Every time I tried to use this phone I had to switch to the land line to finish the conversation. Virgin has lost text messages that I knew were sent but which never arrived to this phone. I have used a half of dozen cell phones in the last few years and this is by far the worst of them. I am returning my phone. Do not buy this phone if you need a cell phone that works.",0
"Great phone....

The phone itself is excellent with great call quality and plenty of features (alarm clock,world clock,speakerphone etc.) as well as the sleek thin design.Battery life is excellent on stand by (only needs charging once a week) i'm not sure of how long it last while talking but I find myself charging it about 3 or 4 times a day from texting but to be fair I do send about 3000 text a day. My only problem is the ringtones and games are expensive (about 2.99 each) and the wap (internet access) is 4.99 for 5mb or for a months access which ever comes first. 5mb is a very small amount of data and I usually reach the limit in a weeks time. On the bright side virgin offers a program which allows you to earn free mintues by watching 1 mintue video ads or replying to free text from virgin. You can get 71 free mintues a month so I suppose it equalizes the cost of expensive games, tones and wap. Bottom line if your looking for a great phone to be used for the basics this is for you but if you wanna surf the net and use it as a handheld entertainment center you should probably look for a phone from another service provider such as heilo which offers a much cheaper alternative.P.S You can set this phone to a ring and vib funtion at the same time (I think I saw in another review that you couldn't) and international texting to canada was only 5 cents recieving and sending. Its also cheaper to buy directly from virgins site (39.99)",4
"Slice - Hit & Miss

I have had this phone for 2 months now.First, the GoodSize, Call Quality, User Interface, Volume, Virgin pricing plans, web extras.It is very thin and can be stuck in any pocket without making it look like you just shoplifted half the store. The call quality has been excellent, much like my 2 previous phones from sprint were (Virgin runs off of the Sprint PCS network for those who didn't know). The interface is clean and simple for anyone to use. The volume of the call is loud and clear as is the ringer - I have yet to not hear the phone ringing in my pocket (one of my biggest problems with my last Samsung phone). Virgin has really simple pre-paid pricing plans with a well organized and useful website. Virgin offers lots of ringtones and wallpaper online at 2 bucks a pop as well as celebrity voice mail & rescue ringtones.Now, the badButton size, battery life, built in extras.The buttons are very small and can be difficult to operate if you have large hands (Once the phone book is programmed this becomes much less of an issue). This phone will not stay charged for more than 1 day - even if no calls are made. I have to make sure I charge it every night or else it becomes useless - this is my biggest complaint about this phone. There are hardly any backgrounds or ringtones that come with the phone. I had to go online and pay more for a ringtone than I would for an entire song from iTunes.",2
"Missing a few key features

As a basic phone, the Slice rates OK. I have only a few minor complaints. 1) When a headset is attached the phone does not ring through the external speaker. So if you are not wearing the headset when a call comes in. The call will be missed. 2) There is no option to use vibrate and ring at the same time. It can vibrate or it can ring. 3) The battery life is not as good as stated. In Standby the phone runs out of power after about six hours. 4) With text messaging there is no Reply option. To reply to a text you have to start a new message and then search for the sender of the original message. 5) The ring tones that come with the phone are horrible. Aside from those few problems I have been quite satisfied with the phone.",3
"Well at least it looks cool...

I've had my Slice for about 2 months now and I have to say that I've been pretty diappointed with it. First of all, the fact that the phone cannot hold a charge for more than a few hours (even if you don't use it) is just ridiculous. Like other reviewers have said, if you intend to use this phone on a regular basis you have to charge it at least once a day. Secondly, I'm shocked that no one has mentioned how hot this phone gets while using it. If you're just downloading a ringtone or scrolling through your contacts, you will notice how quickly it heats up. When you are talking on it, the heat makes it uncomfortable. Third, in my area at least the reception is absolutely horrible. The only place where I've ever seen a full set of bars is my house, everywhere else it's one or two and I lose calls all the time. And lastly, as pretty much every other reviewer has stated, the built in ringtones and wallpapers are awful. I plan on getting a new phone and service once I run out of minutes.",1
"Good phone!

I have had this phone like 7th months now.I purchased it July 2007.I love this phone.This phone is way better then the Super slice.The Super Slice may have more features but this is a great phone.If you are looking for a good,cheap phone I recommend this phone.",4
"Great phone---maybe room for improvement

Ive had this phone for almost two years. I haven't had the issue of over heating like I have read in several reviews. But the battery life is excellent. Mine usually lasts for 3-5 days depending on my use. (heavy use 3 days/light use 5 days) The only issue that I really had was that I don't use voicemail and tried for the first 6 months to get Virgin Mobile to shut it off and everything they tried, they could not get it shut off. I haven't ever had an issue with any other Virgin Mobile phone with getting the voicemail shut off. Also, the blue-tooth seems to like to disconnect by itself for no reason. Not sure why it does that, but that could be improved.Overall, it is a great phone.",3
"Affordable, compact phone

I'm a long-running Virgin customer, but additionally I work as a developer in the mobile industry, and so I've had experience using literally scores of handsets from every imaginable carrier (including non-US). Previous Virgin phones I've used include the Vox 8610 and Kyocera 2255. My 8610 still works, but it's a bit bulky and heavy for my tastes and I decided to upgrade.Let's start with the positives:-Very compact design. This is probably the cheapest phone of its size/capabilities available anywhere. It is so thin that when I put it in the same pocket as my wallet, I sometimes forget it's there.-For the cost, it is pretty decent in terms of features. 128x128 screen with fullscreen graphic support, 10 MB for downloads (32 total), speakerphone, web capability, comparable performance to most Nokia series 40 devices. Very long battery life, and fast charging. For those that have had trouble with the battery I suggest you try turning off the backlight. It might have... interesting... effects.-Uses the Sprint network. I've found this to be very reliable in my area, and signal quality is excellent both in and outdoors.-Call quality is good. Comparable to the 8610 as far as I can tell, which was also good (my old Kyocera, on the other hand, was garbage).-UI has a solid, standard design. Predictive text included for messaging. The phone's graphics are a bit odd, but not necessarily in a bad ways.-Durable. UTStarcom knows how to build to last. This handset is no exception.-Good library of games, ringtones, and graphics available. Now I actually have something to spend all that balance on...-Virgin is a very low cost provider. It's no good if you want video on demand, 3G, or whatnot. But for just making calls/texting now and then, you simply can't beat $20/3 months. No annual contract as well, which is a huge plus (as many who've had one know all too well).On the downside:-Keys are a bit small. This is typical of ultra-thin handsets. They are a bit stiff as well, which is good and bad (good because you won't accidentally press them as easily, bad because typing is more of a pain).-Virgin's web browser is lame. Their web service costs extra, and it has problems viewing many page formats (says 'network gremlins' when you try... cute). You can browse basic html, and that's about it- good luck reading e-mail with it.-No bluetooth built-in, though this is to be expected.-No camera either, also to be expected. This can actually be a good thing, since camera phones are off-limits in more areas than you might expect.Bottom line: this handset is great for the price. There are flaws with it, as with any phone, but the pluses outweigh the minuses. I've seen many reviewers complain about both Virgin and the phone, but in my professional opinion (and it is an expert opinion) these people need to realize that you get what you pay for. This isn't a $200 Samsung T519, and you're not paying $60 a month for service on a 2 year contract. Considering the costs, the Slice is an great handset with excellent service, and that is that.",3
"Good deal, basic phone, and the red Slice is pretty ta boot (ADDED COMMENTS after two years)

I've been a Virgin Mobile customer for a few years now and have to agree with an earlier reviewer--if you want a phone-phone (without all the extra hoopla) this isn't a bad deal. I ""*bought"" a red Slice a couple of weeks ago (take note that I'm not one of those people with a cell phone perpetually growing out of one ear) and for my needs (emergencies, quick calls to family from the grocery store) it's just right.Good points:I got mine for ""*free"" with Reward Zone points at Best Buy.Fits into a small purse or pocket easily.Nice looking (someone mistook it for a ""Chocolate"" the other day).Clear reception (long distance calls are just as crystal as local; not sure if this is an ""area"" thing, but apparently the service in and around Chicago's solid).Pay-as-you-go option works well for someone who doesn't spend a lot of time on the phone.My Slice holds a charge just fine (I've noticed other reviewers have said this is a problem, but so far, so good) and doesn't heat up, as someone else mentioned (maybe that reviewer's got a defective phone or battery?).***ADDING A COMMENT on Jan. 11, 2009. I still have this phone and am still pretty satisfied with it. One thing, though, about the phone heating up. If a phone call goes on too long, it does grow hot. I mean hot! I don't normally use it for long calls, but the few times my conversations have lasted for more than a few minutes, the Slice feels like it's burning up in my hand. I wonder if it might burn the circuitry inside the phone one of these times.***Not so good points:It's so slim my husband has bet me I'll lose the phone within a couple of months (could be easy to misplace if you keep stacks of papers and books on your desk). ADDED COMMENT: Two years later and I still haven't lost it.Someone else mentioned the odd graphics (hot dog dripping blue sauce, some sort of pipe looking cartoons with teeth. Seriously, I have no idea what those things might be), but I say it's workable if you have a sense of humor (:Yes, the buttons are small. I have small hands, slender fingers, and I still manage to bump the ""3"" whenever I'm trying to shut off the phone.Sometimes it's difficult to turn on (the button doesn't always respond when I push it, though could be I'm a wimp), but once it's on it's fine. I'm thinking this will get broken in with more use. ADDED COMMENT: The button did get broken in and now it's a breeze to turn on and off.All in all, it's not a bad phone. Beautiful red. I find myself staring at it just to appreciate its beauty (phone confessions!).I'm satisfied with mine. And since I haven't forked out hundreds of dollars--or any dollars, really--I won't feel too guilty when/if I do manage to lose it under a pile of paperwork!",3
"great little phone

I have had this phone (and Virgin Mobile pay as you go service) for only a day or two, but I wanted to write this review before I forget. I'll update it if I change my mind.Once you get over the industrial strength plastic clamshell monster it comes in, it's a good ride. The phone resembles a small remote control. It's sleek and unassuming. Turn it on and things get a bit zany with the animations on the color screen, but it's a pleasant experience. The sound quality is good on both ends of the conversation.It's attractive. It works. It seems a real no-brainer given the other choices for the Virgin Mobile service. You can have fun with it or just ignore the fun stuff--but you'll have to get used to the funny graphics.The UI is totally intuitive. You interact with the menus on the screen and the few keys below it as if you've been doing it a while after only setting up your preferences.One thing: this whole service and the software on this phone are marketed to a younger demographic than mine (thirties). While it's a good basic cell phone and the plan is appealing (pay as you go--for me 18c/min), there's a ton of stuff to play with if your train gets stuck in a tunnel. I have Lily Tomlin's operator character answering my voicemail and found a wallpaper with my first name spelled out in diamonds; and if I should ever receive a text message, among my canned response options (that come standard with the phone) are ""Hell no,"" ""Can't talk,"" and ""Leave me alone.""My friend has had one for a few months and loves his. He makes a good bit more money than I and sports some fancy handheld devices, so it's not just that it's so cheap and cool.",4
"Oh the Slice...

I've been a Virgin Mobile customer for about a year and a half now, and I just recently bought the new red edition Slice after my good old Vox 8610's battery started to not work so well. I've been pleased with it, though it is a change from what I was used to. I don't think the interface is as user-friendly as the Vox, though it does look more attractive!As mentioned in other reviews, the preloaded ringtones suck even more than the backgrounds do, and having downloaded a couple ""Song"" ringtones, aka actual music when the phone rings... it's hit and miss as far as sound quality with that speaker on the back, since there is a lot of distortion at very high volumes.One of the things I can't get over is the way the menu's set up. You can choose from a vertical alignment of the menu options, or a grid. On the Vox, the grid lined up perfectly with the keypad, so once you figured out what symbols went to which screen, it was a breeze figuring out which button to press to get to it. Not the Slice. The grid layout of the menu has a meaningless little Virgin Mobile graphic where the 5 key would be, so all the keys after that 5th grid symbol are moved up, therefore making it difficult to figure out which button you need to press.The buttons CAN be hard to press. I sometimes have a difficult time with the 2/Back/down key... they're so close together. You really have to use your fingertips to use this phone.Other than that, if you're looking for just a phone phone, it's a great thing. As a college student who doesn't do much texting and hates video phones, it's great for me. I haven't had any battery problems - unless it's searching for a signal. Then the battery life is SIGNIFICANTLY reduced. I found this to be the case with the Vox as well. Taking the phone to a class that happens to be in the basement of a building with no reception, and trying to leave it on, drains the battery fast. So if you're going to not have a signal for a while, I just suggest turning it off and saving yourself the headache.I'd give it a higher rating, but I really liked my Vox better. This one's louder than the Vox, but not nearly as user friendly.",2
"Fantastic reception - it if only sounded better...

I like this phone, really! The size is extremely thin and compact so you can easily slide it in and out of your pocket. The display is nice too. Features are limited, but this is just a phone and it's selling feature is it's shape.Pros - one huge pro is excellent reception. I tried a Snapper phone that just didn't pick up a signal in my weak area. Yet this phone picks up a signal in the worst of conditions. Amazing!Cons - this phone has one claring shortcoming, poor sound quality. The ear speaker has ample volume, but terrible fidelity. This phone quacks in your ear, it is that ""tinny"". I tried another and had the same problem, so that ruled out a defect.",2
"Prudent buy

I got my Slicer past black Friday for $19 from Radio Shack to use in the case of emergency. The Virgin plan 18 c/min pay as you go is excellent for people like me who use cell phone for what they were originally made to do.First $20 phone card lasted me little bit over 2 months (one has to recharge account once every three months to keep the account active) despite a fact that I even made couple overseas calls that were very reasonably priced 30c/min to Eastern Europe. I used the phone on my business trip to call home. The reception was excellent in all 7 states I used the phone so far. The Virgin web site is excellent. The account is easy to recharge. They also have planty of ring tones and graphic optionsfor downloading (mostly priced about $2 per download).The phone is nice looking and has all fancy stuff except a camera.However the memory is really small for more serious web browsing but one would not expect more for $19. I am surprised to hear that other people complained about the battery life. My phone holds charge about 3-4 days on stand by.The only bad thing I discovered so far is that after the switching off the phone (for example during the flight) I had to reconnect phone to charger in order to activate it again.I would sincerely recommend the phone and the Virgin pay as you go plan to mature users.",4
"Great compact phone

Updated after 3 months with phone:I wrote the review below after two weeks with the phone, and now after three months am adding an update. First, I stand by all of the comments I made below, but change my rating from 4 to 5 stars. This phone works great. There are problems, but those come inherent with its best feature, the extremely compact size, i.e. small buttons and getting dropped a lot. Reception is great and sound is great. Mine has taken quite a beating while I got used to keeping hold of such a small phone, and still looks and works like new. I did put a screen protector over the screen, so that helps with keeping scratches away. After a couple months I have gotten used to the small buttons and mildly quirky interface and neither bother me at all anymore. I use it more than I had planned, but still have a long ways to go before an annual contract would be better. This phone is one decision that comes with no regrets.2 week review:I got this phone to use as a phone and am very happy with it. I have had it about two weeks now so this is the early review.First, the qualifier. I have a nice canon camera and don't want to use my phone to take pictures. I don't want to use my phone to listen to music or surf the internet either, I just want it to make and receive calls and maybe a text here and there. If you are one of those people that has a different agenda for your phone, then this is probably not the phone for you.The GoodSize is great. This phone is comparable to a Hershey bar in thickness and width, but shorter. It fits in my pants or shirt pocket without feeling bulky. It makes a razr feel thick, but I am guessing it is comparable to a slvr.The Slice has good sound quality for such a small phone. It also has good reception. Sprints network is not the best in my area, but my slice has been able to connect wherever I am and maintains a strong connection even with 1 bar.When I was in the car, the road noise got too loud to hear, but when I hit the speakerphone button I could hear fine, and keep my hands on the wheel.Virgin is definitely the most affordable option if you are not planning to use the phone a lot. I expect to spend between $150 and $200 this first year, including the $50 up front for the phone. The cheapest monthly plan on the big carriers would cost me at least 500 over a the same period with local taxes and fees included. Although I haven't tried them, it looks like the monthly plans with Virgin are pretty reasonable too if I start getting into that kind of usage level.Many of the other Virgin phones look like toys. Although this ones name sounds like a toy and people under 18 recognize it, it also looks like a real piece of equipment. As an older professional I am not embarrassed to plop this phone on the conference table in a meeting with the VP. (in vibrate mode of course) At the same time, my 12 year old is hoping I hate it and get another phone so he can have this one because it is so cool.The UI is well designed and easy to navigate except for the ridiculous menu. What were they smoking when they decided to use a pig for ""my account,"" a dragon for ""messaging,"" etc. Other than that, the features are all where you would expect them to be and navigating the menus is quite intuitive.Can't really comment on reliability on this phone after just two weeks, but it has already been dropped twice and still works fine.The BadPerhaps because they are affordable in other ways, Virgin screws you on ringtones and background. The four ringtones included are unacceptable, and you are blocked from up or down loading your own. They do have a pretty big collection on their website you can get for $2.50 a pop, but none of them sound like a phone. The included wallpapers were chosen to be the most despicable choices possible too, so you are likely to fork out $2.00 for a wallpaper from their web site for that as well.The buttons are a little too small. Most of the time I do fine, but every once in a while I hit two keys or the wrong key because they are so small. Of course once the numbers were all loaded into contacts and speed dials set I haven't run into that problem any more.Battery life has not lived up to what I read, but that might be because of how I use it. If I charge it every night I am fine. I ordered an extra charger to keep in the office and one for the car as well just in case.SummaryAfter two weeks I am happy with this phone and would recommend it to someone looking for a phone to use for making phone calls. It is not big on extras like a camera, but what it does it does well. Virgin uses Sprint's network, see if you can find out about their network in your area before you buy a Virgin phone. [...]",3
"Good phone - solid, reliable, but has room for improvement

It's a $50-dollar with basic functions. If you want a fancy Phone/Camera/Mp3/Laptop/etc you should spend $300 on a Blackberry.Having said that, this is a basic phone that is just that - a phone. It doesn't have a camera, but does have basic online connection to Virgin, allowing for software downloads. There are some useful tools included such as alarm clock, stop watch, calendar, etc. Few basic background pictures and ringtones are included as well.Regardless of other reviews, the phone is NOT flimsy (although may feel like it at first), the keypad is easy to use (even with big hands like mine), the reception is good (not great, but competes with most other phones), and the volume/tone (incoming and outgoing) is excellent. The volume/tone may take some getting used to as it transmits more midrange frequency than most phones, this in turn makes the speach sound more realistic, but may take a minute to get used to.It is fairly easy to use, but I would recommend glancing at the manual for some useful functions and shortcuts. The Virgin customer service is easy, readily available, and personnel are informed and helpful.The downside to the phone is that it does feel on the flimsy side at first, but the phone can take a beating without even a scratch. The menu is somewhat different from most other cell phones, but is easy to get used to.In closing, this is a $50 phone, not a $300 Blackberry, so don't expect a Porche for the price of a Geo. But if you want a slim, comfortable, and a simple phone, $50 is nothing. I think it is geat - cheap, slim, reliable.",3
"great great phone

This is a terrific phone. Few bells or whistles, but the sound is great,(less so with the speakerphone), the feel and construction are great, and the standby time and speaking time are great also. But CAUTION! I would suggest that you shop around pricewise. I bought this phone at Radio Shack for $19.95 +tax. Obviously much better than Amazon.",4
"It does all it needs to do.

I wanted a cell phone, and just a cell phone. And that is what this is, and a good one at that. This phone is very nicely built, this isn't one you're going to break. It has little to no features, but if you just want to actually talk to people, this does a great job.",3
"Sprint PCS Audiovox VI600 Cell Phone (8450)

The Sprint PCS Vision Phone vi600 is a feature-packed, entry-level phone that lets you stay in touch without distractions. With a super slim profile, it fits easily into a purse or shirt pocket. Tap out text messages on the brilliant color screen and backlit keypad. As your on-board phonebook grows, you can download and assign custom ringtones for family and friends. The vi600 excels at hands-free call handling with an integrated speakerphone and voice-activated dialing. Much easier than the old way. The vi600 was created with you in mind.Standard Features:* GPS Locator:-- Yes* Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem:-- Yes* Mobile Web Browsing:-- Yes* Text Messaging (SMS):-- Yes, 2-way* Polyphonic Ringtones:-- Yes* Pre-loaded Ringtones:-- Preloaded Ringtones, Downloadable Ringtone Options plus Custom Ringtone Options* Ringer Profiles:-- Yes* Picture Caller ID:-- Yes* Multiple Languages:-- Yes* Games:-- Yes, Plus Downloadable Titles* Internal Color Display:-- 128x128 4K Brilliant Color STN LCD Display* External Display:-- Backlit External Display* Speakerphone:-- Yes* Hands-Free Dialing:-- 20 Numbers Voice Activated Dialing* Voice Memo:-- Yes* Alarm:-- Yes* Calculator:-- Yes* Calendar:-- Yes* Vibrate:-- Yes* Phonebook Capacity:-- 300 Contacts* Multiple Numbers Per Name:-- 5 Entries Per Contact* Battery Type:-- LiIon 1000 mAH* Talk Time:-- Up to 210 Minutes* Standby Time:-- Up to 240 Hours* Application Platform:-- Java Application Support* High-Speed Data:-- cdma2000 1xRTT Hi-Speed Data Capable* Network Compatibility:-- CDMA 800, 1900* USB Cable:-- USB Connectivity (cable not included)* Dimensions:-- 4.3 in x 1.8 in x .7 in* Weight:-- 3.2 oz* Device Supports Voice Plans:-- YesAdditional Features:* Sleek Profile and Lightweight Design* Super-Sharp Brilliant Color Display* Hands-free Call Management with Voice-dialing and Speakerphone* 2-way Text Messaging* Downloadable Games, Ringtones, Applications and Screen Savers* Custom Polyphonic Ringtones* Wireless Web Browser* Airplane Mode",4
"Just Okay

This case was nice and offered some protection, but if you drop your phone, which I do at times, it pops right off.",2
"Cellet cell phone cover

It wasn't exactly what we were hoping for, but the price was right, and it does the job.",3
"Amazing sound quality from your Nokia Phone

This is an excellent accessory to listen to your mp3, or radio through your phone. The sound quality is excellent. I have this gadget in my office desk, so I can pick my calls using it as a speaker-phone. The music stand allows you to charge the phone's battery while connected to the stand.The music stand has also an aux audio input so you can also hear the music from other devices through it.Please before you buy this accessory, check to assure that the pop-port connector is compatible with the Nokia Phone model you own.",4
"great portable sound

this nokia music stand is a great way to supply back ground music with out having to wait for adds. Just hook up a mp3 unit and listen to your tunes.",3
"Well priced 1G module for Nokia phone

This card is basically a version of the RSMMC card with support for low voltage devices. (Like the newer Nokia phones) It also works fine for standard RSMMC, and with the included adapter functions as an SD card. It's worked flawlessly with my nokia 6682 (needs dv-rsmmc), my nokia 770 (std rsmmc), and 2 different usb multi-card readers (SD card). If you are just looking for an RSMMC card this card is priced attractively.My only issue with it is that the packaging just claims it's an mmc card. (Which gave me a moment of trepidation until I check for the 2nd set of connectors on the back of the card.)",4
"Not satisfied

You will not get the same item they describe. It is not acctually 100x speed and it is not even the same card shown. The card doesn't even come in the factory packaging as described. You are also paying a large shipping price for something they ship in an envelope thru regular mail. Look at all the negative feedback they get.",0
"1GB MMC MOBILE DV-RSMMC CARD

Ok I was skeptical at first, but then I bought one of these expansion cards for my Nokia 770 and it works great! I got it in the mail, put into the 770 with no problems at all. This memord card is dual voltage which you're going to need in some of these newer phones and PDA's. It worked out great for me.",4
"Does NOT Fit the 7370/7373

I ordered this product when I had my Nokia 7370 and it did not fit into the port.",0
"Mobile Action for Nextel i870

Tried on 3 Computers. Worked on 1 for a while. Keeps looking for new USB to Link to phone ALL the Time. Tried erasing program and driver with remove program. Went on Web site to download new software and driver, Downloads new software but won't download new driver. PROGRAM DOESN""T WORK",0
"never ordered

I can"t ever remember ordering this item... so i can not give a review on this one,,..soory ive checked my order history and did not see it on the list",0
"Good item!

I am happy with my purchase of this data cable. It was shipped fast & works as expected. John.",4
"Terrible

Even thought the product says it supports all those kinds of nokia phone, it doesn't fit the USB port on my Nokia 7260 at all!",0
"A Charger for all devices!!- AC/DC/Emergency

This is a fantastic product! For $29.99, I have a charger that works my Blackberry, my RAZR and my Sony PSP. I don't have an IPOD (yet!) but it will work that as well. 5 adapter heads included with charger and travel pouch for $29.99. Works at home (AC), in cars and planes (DC), and you can even charge your devices with a pair of 9V batteries if AC/DC not available. I travel a lot and I got rid of all my other chargers- it will work internationally as well. Twice the product for half the price of competing products. Additional adapters heads for other devices available for $4.99 each. Other products from the same company do other phones, etc- all on Amazon site - great stuff!",4
"Same Price, Better Value

Amazon is currently selling the official iPod power adapter for the same price as the Triple Charger. That's one adapter that only does one thing.The only electronics I have a need to charge are a cell phone and an iPod: only two devices. I don't use the Triple Charger for all it could be used for, and even then it's a better deal.",4
"Electronic Metro Triple

The bundles seems to be ok with the exception that the 700W attachment does not seem to work with my new Verizon cell phone called the Entice which is a W755. Any suggestions?",2
"Pretty weak

I got one of these, with the Nokia bundle.It's pretty weak. It charged my iPod fine, but the NK1 tip for my older Nokia phone was a bit too far off tolerances to work, and the NK2 tip for my newer Nokia phone delivers too little power to charge it. In addition, the tip + USB port combination is long, stiff and heavy, so when one of my kids yanked on the newer Nokia phone it broke the phone's power connector.The tips are supposed to be available individually for $10 each. I got mine only 6 months ago (June 2008), but the company is already out of business, so I apparently won't be getting any more tips for it.",0
"Brilliant

This product is perfect and well beyond my expectations! I used to have to carry multiple chargers and chords - for the car, for the hotel room, for the phone, for ear-piece, for the IPod, etc. But this one kit does it all for me. And best of all I was able to use it to charge my daughters Nintendo DS while we were traveling too! My wife and I have decided that this is a great gift now for all of our nephews that will be graduating soon!",4
"Do NOT Buy This Item

This thing is a piece of JUNK. The cigarette adapter did not fit into my lighter and the thing broke after very limited, ONE DAY use.",0
"Great Idea - Poor Quality - ZERO STAR

The idea is great and the product works well. Quality is very bad and mine is broken in 35 days of using. I can't even return it now, w/ a 30d return policy.",0
"Gets it all done, no worries!

It works on my Creative Zen player, my Verizon razor, my Cannon Digital camera, my Nintendo DS lite, and my Motorola blue tooth headset. I never need to worry about battery life on anything anymore. I can charge all this stuff in my car or plug it in any outlet. It also charges stuff with two 9 volt batteries. I never seen anything else like it. It's well made and easy to use.",4
"One charger for everything!

Great charger, had an important conference call and my phone was dying and I was in the airport, plugged two nine volt batteries into the charger and finished my conference call. Plus this charger works internationally as well and I didn't have to carry all those awful chargers around for my ipod and treo when i was overseas for business! Works in your car and in an outlet also. Great product good price. You can also buy more tips/adapters at their home site, which is a added value so i don't have waste anymore money on other chargers when i get a new cellphone. Less mess",4
"Contract Killer

This battery saved me from renewing the contract,thus the battery was a contract killer.I thought I was going to get a new phone as this battery is 49.99 at the Verizon dealer. But you guys saved the day",4
"As advertised

Good battery life (certainly much better than the old one it replaced). For the most part it is indistinguishable from the original. However it doesn't fit quite as snugly in the dock-style charger that came with my phone (not the kind that plugs into the bottom of the phone, but the kind that sits on your desk and contacts the battery directly). That is a little annoying that it tends to fall out -- if I'm not paying attention I'll wake up the next morning and my phone won't actually have been charged -- but it still works.",3
"bargain

I was astounded at the price listed for my camera battery, and relieved when I came across this economical substitute. It has worked well for me; retains charge, fits well in camera, saved me substantial dollars!",3
"Hi Capacity Li-ion Cellular Phone Battery

LG-VX4400 Li-ion BatteryThe battery arrived in excellent condition, in a very timely fashion,and works just fine.",4
"battery

excellent people to work with.had a return and they replaced it ,no questions asked.",3
"Standby Loser

Don't waste your money. After 18+ months of service my original battery was nearing the end of its life. Instead of updating to a newer phone, accompanied by a new 2-year service agreement, I opted to purchase a ""new"" battery. Waste of money! The new battery offers approximately one day of standby power which means I must re-charge nightly. That was the same predicament I encountered with the original battery - nightly re-charge.",1
"No improvement

This battery was no better then the old battery it replaced. When phone was new, battery life was good. Not sure what is the problem. Maybe the newly purchased battery is old with no use. Vendor service was good. Or maybe just a bad battery.",1
"This cable works fine if your phone supports Micro SD flash

This cable is a good value at the price, but its use may be misunderstood. You must use it in conjunction with an optional 1 Gigabyte (check your manual, my phone won't recognize 2G) expansion Micro SD flash memory card. This item can be purchased online in bulk packaging (also includes the standard Compact Flash adapter for use on non-micro devices) for around $6.50 each - be sure to buy Sandisk vs. off brands. There are reports of some non-Sandisk cards not being recognized in LG phones.Once you've installed the micro sd card, connect your phone to the PC via this cable. When Windows prompts you to install new hardware (the phone), hit ""CANCEL"". You don't need to install any drivers. Once you've cleared all the auto-install Windows prompts, the flash card will show up as a removable storage device under ""My Computer"".Now, for file management, you can now transfer files (e.g. ringtones, image files) directly to the flashcard in the phone from the PC. To extract files from the phone's internal memory (e.g pictures taken with the phone), you will first need to move them to the flashcard. This is done via the phone's internal file manangement menu, and must be done with the phone DISCONNECTED from the PC. You can also move anything on the flashcard to phone's internal memory via this method.I have done this successfully with an LG CU500 phone, locked for Cingular. Actually, I could have done all this WITHOUT the cable, by installing the flashcard in the phone, moving internal files to the card, then removing the flashcard and putting it in the adapter for use on the PC. But the cable is a convenience item that eliminates the need for constant movement of the card from the phone to the PC. And, at around $2 plus shipping, the cable is a good value and the quality is fully satisfactory.",4
"Cingular LG cable doesnt work

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK!!!!!! It is suppose to make it so you can transfer data from cell phone to computer, I wanted to take my pictures from my phone and upload to computer. NO WAY!the cable comes with a id number on it and you have to get the driver off the disk that comes with it. I have tried on 2 different computer systems to make it work. I dont know if the cable was marked with the wrong number or what the problem is. The disk has 40+ files on it, I dont know if one of the other drivers would work, but I am very frustrated.",0
"It's not working with Cingular LG CU 500

I bought this USB cable for Cingular my LG CU500 but doesn't work with it. Strongly I don't recommend this others.",0
"CU400 USB Modem Cable OK

The CU400 USB cable provides USB access to the LG CU400 phone's modem interface, i.e. for dialup, which now that the world (PC and Hotspots) is WiFi enabled, is of minimal interest.I was hoping to get access to the phones pictures, which I was NOT able to do. I looked for a better driver but was not able to find one. (For Windows XP)The XP USB modem driver can be found at LG:[...]You might be better off getting a cable that comes bundled with the software, which cost ~$15 more.",3
"Data cable

plain and simple, it workscomes with some software you dont really needused it with my LG CU500, just plug and play, showed my phone up as mass storage, which was even easierreally short cable though, only like 3 ft.",4
"Worst Customer Service Ever

It's been 34 days since I ordered this item. An incorrect cable was sent and, over the last 3 weeks I've been trying to get the correct cable. Still haven't received it. Most annoying is the 4 emails I've written to the supplier that were ignored.",0
"Not Nessary

i bought it thinking it was required for data transfersit freezes my computer (brand new btw) so i ended up putting files straight onto the card without the usb cordYOU DO NOT NEED THIS",0
"Works great

I purchased this to get photo's off one of my friends phones. It has worked as expected. Thank you great buy. I probably will not use this again for a long time, but it works as expected thank you !",4
"Downloading Pictures From a LG 1400 Cell Phone

Many people told me a cable was made to help anyone who had a LG 1400 cell phone to download pictures. Well I hate to tell you but its just not TRUE. In fact the seller sent me another cable but again no luck. Only once did it recognize the phone then died. I have yet to get to that point again. You can only use the software drivers with XP or before(2000, ME. etc.). But again it seems to load the drivers but when you plug in the cell phone nothing happens. Oh and by the way the phone has been upgraded so I can not send the pictures to anyone else that's the reason for the cable. Anyone have any ideas that might help...I would appreciate...",0
"Did not work for my phone

It would not transfer information or charge the device. Tried to trouble shoot it but looks like it was dead on arrival.",1
"What a waste

It's amazing that a part that cost $.01 to buy cost an unbelievable amount to ship. Not to mention that when I received the merchandise it didn't even work. Don't bother wasting your time or money. I would have returned the item but already spent too much having it shipped to me in the first place.",0
"Works as described.

Great for transferring data from PC to cell.Not sure if it works for sync'ing with PC with factory software... hasn't for me but I believe it's a PC setting issue and not a data cable issue.",4
"usb cable so so

Cable does not seem to work properly. Had to have help in transferring music files.",2
"data cable lg cu500

It seems ridiculous to pay $5 shipping for a $.80 cable, but it works perfectly fine.",3
"GOOD PRICE KINDA CHEAP PRODUCT

I liked the price, but my computer sometimes doesnt recognize the sbale and says its defective. Then sometimes it works fine. But still get done what I wantyed to though for a fraction of the cost.",2
"LG CU500 CG225 CU320 CU400 L1400 USB Cable

Excellent qaulity for price. Divers easy to load",4
"Lousy battery.

It is smaller than the original so it does not make contact well. you have yo put a cardboard or something to hold in place. I put it in and started to charge the phone, since it did not fit well, the bad contact screwed the phone, I had to discard the phone with the new battery in it. Thanks a lot.",0
"Best case I've found for the iPhone 3 or 4

I used this case for about a year before it fell apart. (I'm tough on cases and holsters.) When I ordered a replacement, I went with a more popular (and more readily available, and more expensive) belt clip case with a magnetic seal. In a matter of weeks, I began to have screen sensitivity issues with my iPhone 3's touch screen -- and the culprit, it turns out, was the magnet in the competitor's case.So when I got my new iPhone 4.0, I ditched the magnetic case and went back to this one. I couldn't be happier. I work in a buttoned-down office setting, where the stitched leather looks right at home ... and the Velcro clasp (which is not silent, but almost so, especially in a room with any ambient noise at all) is secure and fast and easy.Highly recommended.",4
"Excellent product

I needed a way to carry by iPhone 3G outside of my pocket and this turned out to be the perfect solution. I was a little concerned because I have a small clear cover over the back of the device. But, it fit snugly and is still easy to extract. It has a simple belt clip that is slips on and off my belt without any hassle. Based on my experience with it, I would have to highly recommend this product.",4
"You get what you pay for

Things to know about this holster:* The belt clip is so stiff/tight it won't slip on my belts without leaving marks on the belt. I can barely open the clip using two hands.* The closure is VELCRO, while I was looking for magnetic.* The construction seems solid--good stitching, belt clip seems to be attached very well.* It's advertised as having a soft fabric inside, but it's more leather-like.* There's a slot inside for money or credit cards, but using it will certainly scratch the phone over time because the phone rubs against items in the slot.* Only a naked iPhone 4 will fit--no bumpers, etc.",1
"Not as Expected ... Does not fit on iPhone

Went to account history and reselected same item as previously bought. That one fit fit the iPhone.This NEW model DOES NOT. The phone barely fits w/o a shell on it and it had to be wedged into the case.Waste of money. Look somewhere else if you have an iPhone !!!",0
"dlo holster for iPhone

Good product, this is my second one (the velcro wore out after 2.5 years of use on my first). Only complaint is that the leather doesn't seem to conform to the shape of the iPhone as well as my first one. This one seems to leave a little extra space on the edges. Not the fault of the seller, it's a manufacturing thing, but still a little irksome since my first one fit both my 1st Gen iPhone and my 3Gs really well.",3
"Great value!

This is my second DLO holster and I have been very pleased with it. I wear it everyday and it holds up very well. I tried a cheaper one once, and it literally fell apart in a couple months. If you're looking for a good sturdy way of carrying and protecting your iPhone, this is a great value.",4
"Clip tears in back!

I've had this case for just over 6 months with average use like anyone but now have to replace it due to the belt clip tearing away from the back. I can see now how that would happen since its just very cheaply made with cardboard under the ""leather"" back. Should have been made out of plastic for a stronger support where clip attaches. Do not buy unless you plan on replacing it twice a year.",0
"Awesome carry case

The holster looks and fits great. I have had a few other ones that either slipped off or didn't hold the iphone tight. This fits the phone nice and snug and never falls off. I highly recommend it.",4
"Clip is no good

Beautiful case, but the clip is just no good. My iPhone jumped off my belt in this case five times before I gave it up and ordered a different case elsewhere. I tried it on four different belts. The iPhone is too valuable and expensive to risk on a weak clipped holster. I recommend against this case.",0
"Its a great case

This case is so good, and i will encourage someone that need one for his/her iphone to get this case. But I really had a bad experience with the seller for the shipment, from when he send me a mail concerning the shipment and tracking number, it takes him more than one week to really go drop it off at the post office/UPS, even though i pleaded with him that i needed it urgently.I bought 2 item from him and paid for two separate shipment, he package 2 of them in one envelope. I have made up my mind that I wont buy from him any more, no matter how good is the deal(price).",4
"Good, but....

Great price, good looking, great service. The ""but"" comes from clip, it is too stiff and that makes the holster too hard to clip to he belt. For the price (about $11 including shipping), I can live with it, but would have been great if the clip worked as well as my original $34 holster that I bought at the apple store.One design improvement that I would like in future designs is the ability to charge while in holster, As it is now, I need to take the phone out of the holster to charge.",2
"My phone was broken while in this case. :(

I handed my daughter my iphone when I needed a hand free to get her little brother out of his car seat. I thought that would be fine for just a second, especially since my phone was in this case. Thanks to the cut away corners and a five-year-old, I need a new phone. I did give the case an extra star for being well-made and helping my phone to survive in a home with two young children for 14 months, but I'm still disappointed.",1
"Great iPhone case.

& the price was so good I picked up 2. Wears a little quick - last one lasted 14 months.",3
"Excellent

This DLO iphone leather case is the best. I love the belt clip. Shipping was fast. Thanks",4
"Nice Case

This fits the 2nd gen. IPod Touch really well if you use it for more than music, it's good for in and out, but still fits snugly.",4
"Good.......But

I have had this my second DLO case for approximately 6 months. The belt clip on the original case sprung within 30 days. Since it was within warranty they replaced it. The same thing happened to the replacement case but DLO would not replace it because it had been replaced once. Terrible workmanship.",0
"Great holster until the clip and case separate

I have had this holster for several months and very much enjoyed it. It looks good, feels good, and holds the iPhone securely. The clip is a touch difficult to get onto a belt but that's really a plus since it will almost never fall off.Unfortunately after just a few months the case separated from the clip. They are lightly stitched together and regular use is simply too much for it.I would gladly buy this again if they fixed the connection between clip and case with something stronger.",1
"Great

I have been looking for something sturdy and that cold take allot of use. This did the trick!",4
"belt clip needs reinforced leather

the leather wrap on the belt clip has worn out. now the metal belt clip shows and the worn out leather pieces are unmanageable. now I'm looking for a new one. otherwise the case was quite functional.",1
"DLO holster review

Good overall case for iPhone 3G. Only complaint is since designed to be used on right hip, counterintuitive insertation of iPhone takes a while to get used to.",2
"Good

Muy buen producto y entrega a tiempo , lo recomiendo , calidad y servicio , very good, excelente . .",4
"Good product

This does just what it claims. It seems durable.Of course nothing lasts forever, but this should last a long time.",3
"Fantastic accessory

It's hard to find good buys for the iPhone 3GS anymore, with the fact that almost everyone has a 4G or 5G now. But I never leave the house without this secured on my belt -- or else I'd be without my phone too! It fits snugly and doesn't bulge under my coat. For those still using the iPhone 3, like myself, this is a very good purchase.",4
"Great holster

Well made; it's light weight and attractive and gets the job done! I would recommend this product for someone with an Iphone.",4
"Case for iPhone 3GS

Fits a little tight, but fills the bill. The finish on this model is not as good as on the previous one that I purchased. Same manufacturer.",3
"Just as Advertised

Fits even with a protective case. Smells like leather because it is. Great product, fast delivery. No complaints, but will see how long it lasts.",4
"Great Item

Good quality case, Fits good and protects my phone,Would recomend it. for the price a great item, will buy more",4
"Very pleased and surprise

Just a week ago i ordered a DLO leather holster case for mi iPhone,when i received i was not happy with what i got,i wrote a negative review,and no sooner i place it,i got an email from the seller apologizing.The trus is i did not expectwd such an action,and i was moved by it.That is what PR is all about.You people changed my mind and make me a customer of you company again.Today sunday i was surprised again when you refunded me what i paid for the pouch.I certainly was not expecting such an action,neither was i comptemplating asking for one.Thanks again and i give you a 5 star rating for your concern.R.Rodriguez",4
"Broke Right Away

This was a terrible buy. I would just skip it. I bought this for my husband, and it broke right away. What is problematic is that it can break anywhere, and so with this product, you are more likely to lose your phone. My husband had lost one iPhone, and so we were relieved that he didn't lose his current phone while using this product.",0
"Very Nice Holster

The DLO holster is the one I rely on for my iPhone. I especially like the pocket inside. I use this to hold my hotel key. The leather is soft and holds up pretty well. I wear it every day in all kinds of conditions so I am very hard on them. I get around two years out of them. I'm able to fit my iPhone 4 in it though it is a little tight at first until it stretches out. I like that I can use the phone with headphones and the opening that allows me to easily lift the phone from the holster.",3
"Don't Even Bother

There are so many better options out there than this case. First, notice that the corners are completely open, which means that if this accidentally unhooks from your pants (which is shockingly easy) you had better hold your breath that your phone doesn't fall on the corner. Mine did, and it has a rather large dent, which voided my warranty. Further, I found that the Velcro closure came open frequently, often allowing my phone to flip out and fall, completely unprotected, to the ground.I was highly disappointed in the performance of this product and credit it with the failure of my touchscreen, which broke after the phone flipped out from the case. $199 dollars lighter and a new 3G later, I have learned my lesson. Go for the Griffen Elan Form or something similar that hugs and protects the phone tightly. Add on a screen protector and you are in much better hands. Don't waste your money on this case unless you want to be back at the Apple store with a voided warranty.",0
"Not the DLO case I had before

I had purchase a DLO case for my iPhone 3GS over two years ago. I really liked it and it served me well though constant use and abuse. The other day the belt clip broke off and I needed a replacement. Since the case had given me excellent service, I found this case on Amazon and purchased it. Despite the apparent similarities in the photos, it is not the case I remember and I'll be looking to replace it immediately.The problem: Most of the case is fine. Good leather, good Velcro-like clasp to hold the case shut, good leather, and nice fit (don't think a 4 would fit). The belt clip was redesigned and is terrible. It no longer goes into the case but is attached to the outside. It's possible when placing the case on your belt to miss the clip and try to ""clip it"" to the space between the clip and the case - not a good idea.The belt clip is not made of a good quality spring. It was so tight when I got it, that I couldn't get it on my belt. I was able to bend it to get it on, but it didn't spring back. So now it's very loose on my belt. The case is cheap, the iPhone is not. I feel that I'm at great risk of loosing the phone should be case come off, so I've stopped using it after one day. Any suggestions?I cannot recommend this case for anyone and the search continues.",0
"DLO Leather Holser Case for iPhone

My iPhone did not fit in this case... too tight... can not get phone out easily",0
"Great Case but the Belt Clip lasts 6 months then goes bad.

I love the DLO case, it fits my iphone perfectly and is very convienent to use, but as I read in other reviews (which I ignored), the Belt Clip does indeed go bad after about 6 months. It tears away from the leather backing and then the phone can just drop off your waist. Because of the really good padding on this case you may not even know that it dropped and some lucky person walking behind you will get a free Iphone.I am on my Second DLO case so this is not some unlucky fluke, there is a defect in the way the Belt clip is bonded to the leather case and believe me when it starts to rip away its only a matter of days before the phone and leather case fall away from the clip.",2
"Does exactly what is it supposed to do.

I have had the product now for about a month and honestly, I have absolutely no complaints with it. It works the way it should, it is small and doesn't get in the way and just simply, does what it is supposed to do.It allows for easy access to the phone and to the headphone jack.Great product and I would recommend to anyone.",3
"Ripped

I love this case, but I wore it on the side of my hip, and like others have said,"" it ripped away from the metal clip."" I hit the corner of my desk at work, and the metal clip pulled away from the rest of the case.I will buy it again though, at the price I am not to upset.Make sure to wear it in the front to avoid this, or be careful where you walk.",2
"Nice Case but failed after 1 months use

iPhone fit perfectly, convenient to use, but belt clip tore off after 1 months use. Getting in and out of car too much for case. If removed from belt prior to entering/exiting car should last longer.",1
"Best affordable leather case for iPhone

I have had several Blackberries and a Treo and have always preferred a horizontal case with a simple belt clip that was fully integrated into the case. I am surprised at how comparatively rare this is for the iPhone. However I don't think you need to look any further than this case if that's the style you like.The leather seems to be high quality and it has a nice finish. The inside leather is very smooth and the phone slides in and out easily. One thing I really like is that it fits very snuggly, which means the external profile is as small as possible. The clip fits easily over a belt yet it feels like it grabs the belt firmly.My previous cases used a magnetic clasp, but I understand that iPhones don't like magnets. The velcro closure is fine. A bit noisy but I don't foresee it being a problem. It's a different kind of velco that doesn't look like it will catch a bunch of lint.One other reviewer says he has torn up the leather already. I don't see how that could happen. The leather is thick and the stitching seems strong. The logo is embossed in the leather and is unobtrusive. Overall I like this product very much and I am sure I'll enjoy it. If you want a low-profile horizontal leather case, this one is great.",4
"Great product for iphone

Love it it keeps your iphone safe from scratches its easy and looks nice I highly suggest this product",4
"great horizontal case for iPhone

This DLO case is a great horizontal case. The hole at the bottom of the case makes it very easy to push out the iphone so that you can grab it well, without it slipping out of your hand. Not much of the iPhone is uncovered while in the case, except for the corners and a little bit of the side of the iPhone (because there is a hole at the bottom of the case). However, as long as you put the iPhone screen side towards you, the back of the iphone will not get scratched at the exposed parts. The leather lasts a while, and so does the velcro strap. It is very comfortable to wear as well, which is probably the most important aspect about using a case.",4
"Everything I expected.

I have 2 different type of holders. This is the better of the two. The leather qualityis good and the product picture reflects the actual product very well.",3
"*****

If you're looking for an elegant, yet durable solution for your iphone, this is the best product out there. This holster is a great combination along with the carbon protectors out there for the iphone, it fits just perfect in this thin, elegant holster. Five Stars no doubt about it!",4
"One of the best

The leather is soft and supple yet the case feels very firm and protective. Initially you will find the fit a little tight, but that gets adjusted soon enough.No idea how long the leather covering the clip will last (I tend to have those peal off over time in previous holsters.Highly recommended.",3
"Great Holster

This is an outstanding case for my new iPhone. It's well made and provides excellent protection for the phone in all situations. The inside is soft to protect the screen from scratches.",4
"does a great job

I've had the DLO iPhone holster for about a month. Nothing fancy, but it does a fine job. It seems completely secure, both holding on to my belt, and keeping the iPhone inside. The only negative I can see is that it seems impossible to get the phone out of the holster without making that big velcro ""ripping"" noise - so it's hard to be subtle pulling it out in a meeting. On the other hand, I'm glad the velcro holds on tight.",4
"iphone case

I was looking for a specific type of iphone case that would allow headphone use while the phone is cased. Knowing in advance that I was going to apply A full phone protection material in addition to just the case. So, the openings aren't A problem to me. This case is the perfect choice. Looks and performs excellent for my needs. the only reason I gave it only four stars is that the fold over secures with Velcro. In the past I have seen most Velcro applications wear out over time. We'll see what happens with this one. Other than that, so far so good.TSD",3
"Nice case...but

I love the design and layout but the leather on the clip is already worn out (metal clip showing) after a couple months of use.",3
"Excellent iPhone Holster Case!

This holster case is well designed and also looks very professional. I am very picky when it comes to products that I would wear exposed on my waist and looked for a very long time prior to selecting this case. As a medical professional, I needed quick access to my iPhone and protection for the device as well. This holster case works great on all of my slacks/belts combinations as well as being very reliable on even scrub pants (which was a necessity for me in my work environment).The clasp is tight enough to keep the holster where it needs to be but not too tight to restrict taking the holster on and off easily. Initially, I thought that I would rather have a case that closes with a magnet, but I really think that the hook and loop closure (aka Velcro) works well and even provides more security for the device. I was not impressed with any of the other iPhone cases nor holsters and have been very satisfied with this product.Length of product ownership: 3 months.jxibalba",4
"wonderful iPhone case

I love this phone case. Its easy to remove my iphone using one hand. The first horizontal phone case I purchased for my iphone did not have deep enough cut outs making it impossible to hear my phone ring, plug in the headphones, and push my phone out one-handed using the bottom finger hole. This one is perfect. I prefer the horizontal style of holder since it doesn't get in the way when sitting. The clip is strong enough to clip onto my pocket, belt, or purse strap without sliding around. There is a pocket inside the holster that makes a great place to store credit card, drivers license, or the cleaning cloth that came with my iPhone. The velcro style closure is my preference although it can be noisy in a quiet room. I've been told that the magnetic closures are not safe to use with the iPhones, not sure what effect they have but since the iPhones are not exactly cheap, I don't want to take the chance of messing up mine. Besides quiet is not the norm in my world with 2 young kids. I will say that I am concerned about scratches to my phone once it is removed from the holster but I feel perfectly safe otherwise. Really like the fact that people can't see what type of phone I have until I remove it from the case and hopefully reducing the chances that my pretty little penny may be stolen.",4
"Great iPhone case!!!

I've been very pleased with this iphone case. At first I was concerned about not having a protective cove to fit over the iphone at all times; but so far my iphone hasn't gotten all scratched up. This leather holster is a snug fit for the iphone.I don't know how to compare this product with others like it; however, I would certainly recommend it to other iphone owners.",4
"Ideal case

This is a great case.Wearing it horizontally on my belt is very comfortable and I hardly notice it.The cut outs enable you to remove the phone quickly and allow you to plug in the headphones, turn off the power and hear the two speakers on the phone. The clip is firm and secure and seems just like the one on my treo case that lasted two years worth of constant abuse. The corners of my phone do not need to be protected while in the holster, there is no risk of damage. The most peril my iphone is in is when I remove it from the holster and lift it to my ear when walking on concrete and of course the case doesn't help it here.I could buy one of those cases that permanently covers the phone and then it would look like crap all the time but underneath it would be pristine, what's the point ? Most of us bought the iphone because it is the most beautiful piece of technology we have ever seen, this cover is practical and attractive.",4
"That's what I'm talking about!

If you're looking for holster-style belt clip for your iPhone, look no further. The DLO Holster works great, and feels great, too. (My first case with belt clip was from Speck, which dug uncomfortably into my side.) There is also a cutout to allow moving the iPhone from holster to hand and back again without unplugging the headset; very handy if you need to look at the display while talking on the phone or listening to music.",4
"Good Quality, decent price.

I picked one up at the AT & T store. I would prefer a ""gel"" or ""skin"" for my iPhone, but AT & T didn't have one in stock, and I was tired of not having a suitable case. The leather case fits well, and keeps the phone postioned vertically so it's not too bulky if you wear it as a belt clip. It's not too bulky for just sticking in my purse.",3
"poor quality

The belt clip ripped within days with only light use. The velcro is noisy and the open ends are of concern.",0
"Slick looking case with two tiny flaws

This is the second iPhone case I have purchased and it's the best looking and most comfortable to wear. The other case I purchased was a Case Logic Horizontal case. It was cheaply made but very very functional. I preferred the Case Logic's magnetic flap design way more than the DLO's velcro. The biggest reason why I hate velcro is because, in a meeting, if I want to get at my iPhone, it makes that annoyingly familiar sound. The other reason I hate velcro is over time it wears out.The other small gripe I have with this case is because the inside is lined with a super soft leather and not suede, it makes it a bit difficult to remove my iPhone that has a Bestskinsever.com skin on it. The Case Logic had suede but it was cheap and after three days was already starting to separate from the rest of the inside of the case.As far as the look and feel of the DLO case, a billion times better than the Case Logic. BTW, I bought the Case Logic case from Fry's Electronics in Tempe, AZ. The DLO is about half as thick as the Case Logic and I believe it is REAL leather. Not the fake stuff. It feels amazing and is very comfortable to wear. The headphone jack is easily accessable and so are the buttons (if you wear it like me on the left side).Overall, for the price I paid, less than $18.00, this is one HELL of a case and I would buy it over and over again until DLO changes two things, a suede interior lining and a magnetic flap.Bottom line, BUY THIS CASE!",3
"Good but....

I tried several cases before I came across this one. It feels and looks like quality leather. Appearance is very important to me and I would give this case 5 stars on that rating.It also does not bother me when on my belt clip. Some cases cut into my side to much and this case rides well. So 5 stars again on comfort.I had some issues getting the phone out of the case in a hurry (ie: when you are getting a call). I assumed this would become easier as the case ""broke-in."" so 3 stars on ease of use.However, my big complaint was that the stitching tore the leather along the side after about a month of use. I should add that I was being rather forceful getting the phone out of the case and my irritation did wonders for removing the leather from the stitching. However, I consider this a weak point of the case and would give it 2 stars on construction/durability.That being said, I am buying another DLO because nothing else out there looks as good. I will be forced to use more restraint when removing the phone in the future or just buy a couple more cases as back-ups.",3
"the belt clip is weak

This is a nice enough case but, after just 3-4 weeks use, the belt clip tore away from the back. There is insufficient reinforcement in this area. You may not be as rough on it as I was, but I have owned other, cheaper cell phone cases that never did this. Sorry to report this because I have liked other DLO products.",0
"iPhone case well constructed but won't fit iPhone 3Gs with inCase slider

A very well constructed case but it won't fit the iPhone 3Gs if your iPhone is encased in an inCase Slider as mine is.",2
"Good iPhone 3S holster

The only drawback to this holster is that it is just big enough for the phone itself. You cannot put your iPhone in a case and then put it in the holster...it won't fit!",3
"Bad Quality

The belt clip on the back of this holster just came off one day. I just didn't understand how that could have happen.",0
"excellent design poor durability

I received this holster as a gift for christmas '07 and by May '08 the belt clip had nearly torn through the leather. I had noticed a loose bit of material but did not pay much attention for a couple of weeks. When I took a closer look I was shocked to see that there was only an inch or so of material still holding the belt clip to the leather. If the belt clip had torn completely off I would have lost the phone.I loved this case as I did not notice I was carrying it and accessibility to the phone was great. Too bad I can't recommend it because of it's durability.",0
"Looked Good But Didn't Last

I bought this case when I bought my iPhone less than three months ago. I was walking thru my house and the case hit the floor. The glue that holds the clip to the case separated. Luckily my phone didn't break. DLO won't replace this case. They have no warranty. Buyer beware this is a cheap case and not worth the money.",0
"Belt Clip

The belt clip torn early on then it broke way from the case. I am very disappointed I like the case a lot.",0
"Poor Quality

The holster lasted about 2 weeks and the belt clip started to tear loose",0
"Sleek and Functional

I bought this product at the AT&T; store, and can't remember what I paid for it, although I'm sure it was more than it is here. So when it came up on my recommendations, I thought I'd give it a quick ""thumbs up."" The leather is of high quality, absolutely gorgeous, as is the stitching. The case itself is designed smartly to allow access to the headphone jack, and the horizontal position on the belt is a comfortable fit- I often forget that I have a phone on my belt. If you're going to spend $400 on a phone, spend the extra $20 or so to protect it with a quality case. Highly recommended!UPDATE:When I first purchased this case, I was in love with it- the styling, ease of access to phone, and overall workmanship of the product. After about six months of taking it on and off my belt, however, the stitching around the clip started to tear away. Eventually, the leather and stitching around the clip tore off to the point that the holster was hanging from my belt. This may be attributed to some harsh treatment in my use, but I still believe that it should hold up a bit better.Nevertheless, it is still probably the best belt-clip case out there for this phone, and I purchased another one. Hopefully, if I am more gentle when removing it, it will last for another year.",4
"tight squeeze

Waste of money...doesn't really fit the iphone as described. REALLY tight squeeze and have to fight with it to pull the phone out of the holder.",0
"Nice Case but major flaw with the leather covered belt clip.

I really like this leather case but find one major flaw with design. The leather-covered belt clip fits tightly over a belt but if clipped just to a pair of pants without a belt the case would occasionally fall off of my pants. I actually stopped using this case because I frequently do not wear a belt and the case pulled off of my pants numerous times, especially when sitting and wearing a jacket.",1
"Nicely made but exposes iPhone to damage

The iPhone really needs a horizontal case like this one. It's a bit long and wearing it on your hip vertically makes it uncomfortable and unwieldy when you sit down. Whereas a vertical case eliminated this problem. In terms of looks, I feel horizontal and vertical both look equally as cool but a horizontal case is a lot more convenient, at least to me.This DLO case is nicely made and seems durable but unfortunetly, there is a flaw in the design: the exposed open parts can make your iPhone very vunerable to scratches. I noticed a fairly deep scratch on the back of my iPhone right where the middle opening on this case is. It could have happened from a zipper, metal button or most probably from a rivet on my jeans coming in contact with the back of the iPhone through the slot. I am switching to another case that covers more of the iPhone.Just a side note about rubber iPhone cases: I don't like the feel of the rubber cases at all-they feel weird in the hand. And the rubber cases tend to stretch out over time and this lets in dust and grit which can scratch the iPhone. Also Apple recommends you not charge the iPhone will in a rubber case because the heat will not be able to dissipate. This means you have to keep taking it out of the rubber case and putting it back in every time you charge. You can see that these types of cases are less than ideal.",1
"A Bit Small

I like the DLO Leather Holster Case for iPhone, however, if you have a protective case on the iPhone, it's a very snug fit; so snug that one can't easily insert and remove the phone. I resolved this problem by using Kiwi shoe stretch. I placed the phone in the case and sprayed the shoe stretch and left overnite about three times and now the case is large enough to easily place and remove the iPhone.",2
"Skip this iPhone Case

I've been clipping cell phones on my belt for many years and this case, although made of nice leather, lasted a shorter time than any I've ever owned. The spring clip is extremely tight, making it difficult to fit on all but the thinnest belts, and after a short period of use the leather tore off the clip, rendering it useless.",0
"Great holster

I've liked this holster from the moment I opened the package. It's good quality, fits my phone well (even with a protective cover on it)and I hardly know it's on my hip.",4
"Love it

I've been very happy with this case... it looks very nice compared to other cases I've owned... it's clearly very well made... I never worry about it coming off - once it's clipped on it stays on. If you're a new iPhone user, my advice is to start with this one. I'd have saved money had I taken my own advice and not experimented with other cases first.",4
"Simply perfect

Slim, well-made, good-looking, & functional.Belt clip is comfortable. Velcro closure is secure (and they even made that look good). The openings on the bottom are extremely useful for ""pushing"" the phone out of the case with your fingers. Arrived in full retail packaging from Amazon.",4
"Nothing great, wears out, smells odd.

This is the first holder I purchased and favorite for awhile. While I found it useful, it quickly wore down.PROS:* Easy Access* Could hook up earbuds with little problemCONS:* Velcro and Leather wears quickly (4-6 months with frequent use)* No swivel* Partially protected corners MAY prevent damage if dropped, depending on how it lands and what it lands on.All in all it's not the worst product, but there are far better and more flexible options available for an iPhone.",0
"If only it were more durable

I bought one of these with my iPhone and was very happy with it for a few weeks, until the the belt clip tore out when I caught it against something. The leather ripped and the item was ruined. But the design was so convenient I went out and bought another one. Despite greater care, the clip has been gradually tearing again, to the point where the iPhone case dangles from the clip. It's only been a couple months.I would love a sturdier version of this product, but unless you're handy with superglue or leather stitching and don't mind doing frequent maintenance, this product is liable to have to be replaced every few months. I'm still looking for the perfect iPhone holster.",1
"Love this case

I don't wear a belt but it fits on my waist line perfectly. The leather is high quality, and it's easy to open. I love it. And it protects the iPhone if you drop it.",4
"One of the better iPhone cases

This is really one of the better cases available for the iPhone. The best thing about it is the metal clip built into the case. It's strong and securely holds my iPhone on my belt. I've tried two other cases from other manufacturers and broke the PLASTIC clip within days. This case gives access to the earbud jack and doesn't obstruct the ringer speaker.I wish it protected the corners better though. It's has such a snug fit that I sometimes worry about fumbling the phone when answering a call and dropping it. It's also so snug that it won't accommodate any kind of protective cover for the iPhone. Also, though it says black, mine looks more like a very dark brown in the sun. Small things, but enough to deduct one star.",3
"For naked* iPhones Only

I tried to use this product, but I like to use skins to protect my iPhone, since i am a bit clumsy and drop expensive objects a lot. With the ToughSkin on my iPhone I cannot place it inside of the case, since it is form fitted to a naked iPhone. Also it uses a clip to hold it to your body, I would rather have it attach to my belt loop, so it would not fall off, since I am a bit crazy about keeping my objects safe from breaking.",2
"Great Product

I have had this case for the past month and am very happy with it. There is a review that whines about the corners being exposed, but this allows for the headphones to be plugged in so you can listen to your iPhone while it is in the case. Showing a little wear at the moment, but that gives it character. I thought I would be getting another case right off the bat, but I have been very happy with it.",3
"As Advertised

I found this product to work as advertised. Holds the Iphone securely and is fairly easy to retrieve the phone when needed.",2
"i dont understad

At today i dont receive my purchase of a leather holster case for iphone, and i dont understad why.",0
"best case I've found

I was going to buy this case after haveing tried several others but I lucked out and my dad got me one as a gift and man am I ever glad. Not only is it the best quality case I have tried but it also is the best looking too. I love the fact that it has a pocket to keep my dl and a credit card in as I spend alot of time at the river and climing among other activities and its great not to have to lug a bunch of stuff around in a wallet. By the way great job on the shipping he ordered this and got it in just 2 days without having to pay for express shipping. Good job amazon",4
"Not like the original

I was happy to find what I thought was the same product that I had. I ordered 2 but when they came I realized the clip was only glued with few stitches to holder. The old 1 I had the back of clip was sewn under material and very strong. I don't expect these to last nearly as long",1
"fine case, but needs a small belt

There's nothing wrong with this case and its velcro enclosure, provided that you wear a thin belt.I wear a thick belt ( about 1.5 inches across ), and it does not fit through the belt clip on this case. The belt clip does not appear to be open on the bottom ( designed like a clamshell ), but it appears to be closed ( designed like a ring ).",2
"Good case

the iPhone case is very good and now I can use my headphones while wearing the case to my belt.",3
"poor design

I have had a few of the DLO holster cases. They all have been the latest model which has an improved belt clip making it easier to attach to your belt and in general one of the best iphone cases out there period. The one here that I just ordered must be an older model which has an earlier design for the belt clip which makes it really difficult to attach to the belt. Very poor design. That is obviously why they redsigned it. The price was really good on this item but had I known that it was the earlier model or if they had advertised that fact, I wouldn't have ordered it even at the low price. The belt clip is just too much of a nightmare to attach.",0
"Holds up well

A very secure way to carry your iPhone. I've been using mine everyday for a couple of years in conjunction with a silicone Incipio iPhone case. The holster protects my phone very well, while still providing easy access. I like the cut corners as they help me to get my phone in and out of the holster.I'm surprised at how well this product has held up to the wear and tear I've put it through.",4
"Ummm love the sleek look but it broke on me just 4weeks in..

Like the clean sleek look but didn't last it broke in 4 weeks will not buy again...",0
"Great Product w/ Quick Shipping

The product is of great quality and the shipping time was fast! Highly recommend this iPhone case!",4
"Assistant Principal

I complain about the holster and you were polite to have another one out to me but it was broken also. I chose not to complain again. Thanks for being courteous to send me another one. If you want to send another one after you check the product out I will accept. This product the clip is not secure in the holster the two that I receive had the same problem. The first one you send out the velcow did not work. If you can tell what is the fix for the clip so that my phone don't keep falling off of my side I will try it.Thanks",0
"Excellent leather case for Iphone!

This item is of superior quality and fits very good on the belt, I surely recommend this product to anyone.",4
"hard to get phone in and out

1. The clip is really tight so it does fit on your belt tightly but it's also a bit hard getting it on initially2. it closes with Velcro so you can't just flip open the flap and take out your iphone - you have to tug it open; so this decreases the ""flow"" of grabbing for your phone and it may seem minor but it gets annoying after a while. In addition on this same point, the phone is *SO* snug and tight that it takes a bit of time to get it into and out of the pouch once you do open that velcro flap. The result is I just end up putting the phone in my front pocket.It's so different than the blackberry one where you seamlessly put your phone in and out of the pouch - but you can't use that with the iphone because of the magnet so don't try.Still looking for an iphone holder as well-designed as the blackberry ones but so far haven't found it.",1
"Good phone holder

Good phone holder. I would like a magnet closer versus the velcro closer. The velcro is secure enough but sometimes it feels like it might come open, or maybe I am paranoid.",3
"Solid Product - Inexpensive

Gets the job done. Soft leather. No problems to date. Might not protect the corners of your iPhone. A little difficult getting the phone in and out of this holster. Great value for the price.",3
"Completely happy with this case

This is the only case I have for my phone but I did look at and try out several others in the store before buying. The dealer at the AT&T store cautioned me that it was a tight fit and that he didn't like it for that reason. I have since found that it is really a perfect fit, and not tight at all, if you insert the phone in the correct orientation - which is to say with the screen facing the back. Secure but not tight with no risk of falling out. I read the complaints about the cutaways. I actually count the cutaways at the corners as an advantage because they allow you to access the controls and have headphones plugged in while in the case, which other cases without the cutaways do not. I suppose if you have the misfortune of dropping the phone in the case and a corner hits then it might damage the corners but I wanted that added functionality, so just don't drop your phone. I think this is the most attractive of all the cases and I am proud to wear it on my belt at work or with dress clothes. The velcro latching mechanism is superb and I don't see this ever wearing out like some cheaper velcro does. also I paid $30 dollars for this at the AT&T store so the amazon.com price is a bargain. Highly recommended.",4
"It's okay for now.....

Purchased this case for Father's Day when we gave my husband an Iphone.After some research online, it seemed that this was the best horizontal case I could find. After reading the reviews....I was very leary of the clip on the back breaking and I have already given my husband a heads up on making sure to hold the phone so that it does not drop to the floor while clipping the case to his belt. He does seem to notice that the clip is not as strong as the one on his previous cell phone. It is a nice case.....and for the little money that it cost us....it will do for now. The clip should be designed with better/stronger attachment to the case. It is a shame that the case has this shortcoming about it. It is a nice case with easy access to the phone. We do not expect the case to last too long....and unfortunately will probably be on the lookout for a better one......if there is one out there!",3
"back to DLO

I tried another brand of holster for my iphone (from the PC Microstore), but the belt clip came apart after 2 to 3 weeks; turned out to be PLASTIC and NOT leather. so, am back to using DLO. (the belt clip on my original DLO also wore out, but after a year...) in retrospect, this DLO is really a better product: true leather, well made..i suspect the belt clip will fail on this one over time, but i will probably replace it with another DLO.",4
"Great!!!!!!!

This is great when you go the store, just a little extra room for ID & credit card. I love this case, I wish their different colors to match my outfits.",4
"not bad

This holster is not bad. I was a bit tight at first but loosened up a bit. the clip got really loose after about a week. I am afraid it will break off after a month or so... i'll let you know.",2
"Good compromise

Feature wise, it's hard to believe, given how many cases are out there for iPhones, but there is not a perfect one. My criteria would be (1) belt clip, (2) horizontal positioning, (3) protection for the screen, (4) magnetic clasp (velcro can be loud), (5) enough space to allow a hard cover for the phone while on the blet clip. This case comes close: it has velcro, but it's not too obnoxious-sounding, and it just barely fits my iPhone when it's in myAgent18 EcoShield Case for iPhone 3G (Black).Security wise, I haven't had any trouble as a result of the exposed corners. It is hard to see in product pictures, but the back panel of the case extends out beside the iPhone even at the corners, and the other panels are thick enough that unless the phone is hit at exactly the right angle, the corner is not really that vulnerable.Quality wise, and admittedly I'm a hard user because I keep the phone in the Agent18 case, which places additional stress on this case, it's mediocre. I am currently on my second case after the stitching on the first one frayed and then the belt clip came off (the stitches' fraying was not in a location that would have been caused by the Agent18 case's heft). Mine came from the AT&T; store and they replaced it for free, but they also charged me 6 times what Amazon does.On balance, even if you have to buy a replacement or two, this is a good case and a great deal.",2
"Great product!!!!!!

This DLO case is the best case I've owned for the iphone 3g. Love it.I got the same case from BestBuy for $35. I got 2 for little more than half the price. Many of my friend have also bought this case and love it....Thanks to Digital Lifestyle Outfitters!",4
"Adequate

I purchased this holster as a gift for my mother, who at the time still carried an iphone 3 and could never hear it ring. It served its purpose in that she could put her phone in it, attach it to her pants, and hear it when someone called. However, she did have to remove the case she had on the phone, which bothered her somewhat. For the price, it definitely served its purpose.",2
"A Tight Squeeze

I am pleased with my purchase. It looks good. It appears to be well-constructed. It keeps my phone secure. Ease of access is getting better with ongoing use. The velcro cover flap offers just the right amount of resistance to opening. My only gripe (to date) is that the fit and the belt clip were initially VERY tight. It was almost impossible to get the belt clip to slide over a belt. It was also difficult to get the phone in and out of the pocket. Both the clip and the pocket have since loosened somewhat, although it still takes a determined effort to get the phone out and the holster off of my belt. I suppose one could take the view that, once the phone is in the pocket and the clip is on the belt, nothing, but nothing, is going to separate me from my phone.",3
"Awesome Deal!

What more can I say?! This is an awesome deal for the money! Don't pay $30-$40 for this at AT&T or the Apple store..",4
"Unprotected corners

This case kept my phone handy from my belt, but the corners of the phone are exposed when in the case. My kiddos got ahold of my phone and dropped it often enough (while still in the case) that the corners are damaged beyond repair. Easy to remove the phone, but not safe enough.",2
"Replaces the same...kinda...

The case has changed from the original design. It seems that the new design of the clip is not as strong but has been holding up for the last couple of months.",3
"I have ordered this product multiple times.

When I got my first iPhone 3G, I ordered this DLO Leather Holster case because I wanted a way to wear it on my waistband. It was perfect! The velcro closure is easy to open one handed and the phone can be pushed up through the hole in the bottom when I answer calls. The phone slips in and out easily, especially after a few uses. When I upgraded to my iPhone 4, I was able to use the same case. I have since ordered myself a replacement as it eventually will wear out, and ordered one for my husband when he got his phone. The price is low enough that it's no big deal to replace it from time to time. I have also dropped my phone in this case and although the corners aren't padded, it still survived the fall unscathed. My husband likes it because it doesn't slip around when he bends down. It stays put on slacks quite snugly.",4
"Poor quality

After less than 2 months, the clip separated from the holster while I was traveling. The 2 pieces appear to only be glued together. The clip is very rusty and now the holster is useless. I guess you get what you pay for.",0
"Love it!

This was the 2nd case I bought because my first one wore out. I had to search for awhile before I found this same one again because I loved it so much. Sadly, when I got my new iPhone 4 and had to use a bumper guard it wouldn't fit in my case.",4
"Great hip hugging case

I had one of these and loved it but it wore out. I was pleasantly surprised that it could still be purchased. It is hard to get an iPhone 4 into it so I soaked the front and sides of it in water for 1/2 hour and then pushed in a piece of wood a little bigger than by iPhone and let it dry that way. Once dry my iPhone 4 fit perfectly. I like this case more than other cases I've had because the corners don't stick out and catch on my clothes.",4
"Some sellers shipping cheap knock-offs

I was looking to replace an original DLO holster that lasted over 2 years. The ones shipped from this listing are cheap China knock-offs. They don't even have the DLO branding as shown in the ad. BEWARE!!!",0
"This is a great case for about 18 months / 2 years

I just bought my third DLO case since my first iPhone the day they came out. Each case has done a great job and lasted between 18 months and 2 years. I have had other cases at the same time. But this one holds the phone the most secure. Until the vilcro goes and it straches out. Taking about 2 years. But I don't think you can ask for anymore then that out of leather and Velcro.So I'm giving it 5 stars.Jack @ Prudential Olympia Realtors",4
"Too tight for a bumper guard...

quick though not what I need for protection.wanted black got dark brownwill have to get another productwhat more can I say",1
"did not like it

product that i recieved was total different from the one i saw online. iphone 3 GS hardly fits into this holster case. online it said it was for iphone 3GS. i should have returned the product but i am so busy with work..no time for these things. i am not gonna buy from this sender for sure or may be avoid this kind of online shopping.",0
"Good, but ......

This is the 3rd DLO case I have owned. I am rough on cases and they last about 18 months for me. I really love them.However, this case is NOT the iPhone version; the iPhone fits but it is very loose around the phone. This is probably the DLO case for a Blackberry or another larger phone.",2
"Terrible Clip

The belt clip on this product is too stiff. If you try to force it you can easily rip the clip from the case. I use this case with an iphone 4 that has a pixel skin bumper. The phone fits, but somewhat snugly. Unfortunate, because this is an otherwise excellent case. But if you are looking for something that is going to see heavy use it might be worth it to spend a few more dollars because you will be fighting with this case every time you put it on your belt.",1
"Worn but still going

I've now had this holster for months and it has gotten pretty worn down. It seems to me that the leather was too soft for daily wear and tear. As some of the other reviews stated, the corner are exposed and my phone shows it. If you're always popping your phone in and out, this won't be my recommendation. It's a bit to hard to get to your phone when its on your belt and your in a sitting position of any kind. PLUS (OMG) the velcro makes a loud and distinct noise. Everyone will know you're reaching for your phone in a meeting. Nine times out of ten, I end up putting my phone just in my pocket so I can get to it in a meeting without the whole room knowing I'm answering a text or a call. Now I am not a slave to fashion but the wear on the materials after a short amount of use makes it look tacky.",2
"Good Holder

I like having a rubber cover over my iPhone to protect it when it gets dropped sometimes. This case is a little snug for the first few weeks until you can stretch it to accommodate the phone and cover. The case always stays clipped to my pants and doesn't fall off. I like how it is horizontal instead of vertical. Easier to remove the phone from the case.",3
"It will be broke in a week. Sending it back now.

I've had this product for less than a day. i have taken it off and put it on my belt maybe 3 or 4 times. The leather on the clip has already started wearing through. At this rate the metal clip will be showing through in a week. It looked to be a really nice case and sells for $20+ at the local big box store, but even at half that I expect it to last.",1
"It's OK.

For the price, just OK. Good materials, fits perfectly the iphone but without the silicon case. Bought the case-mate armor to use with it.Doesn't have any 'wow' factor. Playing with different materials on the outside would be nice, but this one is just plain.No problem with the light color inside but I'd really like if the outside stitching was black.",2
"""ALMOST"" perfect, is now PERFECT!!!!!!!

10/12/09 Have had the DLO for a few days, and am actually quite pleased. The leather looks just like the photo, and the stitching seems relatively well done. In fact, for the most part, the construction is quite good. The leather covered steel clip is [so far] secure, and deep enough [approx. 2"" ] to handle most belts. Bought it for my iPhone 3GS, and it's a snug [but not tight] fit, and still allows enough slip to remove it [for a call] with little resistance. I also purchased a ""SHIELD"" brand shell [from Amazon] for it, and although it's a bit more snug, it still slides out with minimal effort, due to the open slot at the bottom center of the case, where you're able to help pop it up. I would have given it a full 5 STARS, were it not for the fact that those corners are still too exposed, so I do have to agree with that one complaint that prior reviews have mentioned. OTOH, though..... this ""dropping"" issue, and the lack of protection, is more a problem of the user's poor grip on the phone, rather than an inherent weakness of the case. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase...UPDATE dtd 12/04/09 After daily use, I've decided to give it the full ""5 STARS"", since [as I had mentioned above] the corner protection has little to do with the case, and everything to do with the user. It would seem to me that if you're going to be handling a $200-$300 iPhone G3 S that carelessly, then there's really no case that will protect it from you! LOL!! Get a grip!! Take care of it, and don't drop it! So far, the leather, stitching, and belt clip are all working the way they should. And the ""Shield"" polycarbonate case has a ""soft"" finish that will reduce the potential for the iPhone to slip out of your hands, and it still fit's very snugly within this DLO case!! Thumbs up!! You won't be disappointed!!",4
"Looks good, works good....

This DLO holster works very well and looks good. Clip is strong, accommodating both narrow and wide belts without difficulty. Velcro strip holds front flap down and is easier than a clasp to open quickly. Removing the iPhone one-handed takes a bit of getting used to but with practice can be managed easily, especially once the holster's broken in a bit and things are a little looser. It is only a horizontal holster, it cannot be rotated to the vertical position.I bought this as a replacement for my 1st holster (different brand) which allowed you to swap the holster from vertical to horizontal by moving the belt clip between 2 slots in the rear - useless, and it fell off my belt unnoticed one day. Luckily I realised within 5 minutes and was able to find my precious iPhone lying on the walkway outside my office - phew!.I much prefer this DLO style.",3
"DLO Delivers a solid product

The holster works as advertised. You have to be a little careful putting the iPhone away as you can inadvertently activate a function. After a couple of days, you get used to it. A good investment.",3
"CAME BROKE !!!!

It was a gift for a friend in GREECE, and it came broke !!!!He will send it back and request immediately send it back direct to Greece.I trust AMAZON and this time made me have a bad image.",0
"FELL APART IN TWO MONTHS & MANUFACTURER REFUSED WARRANTY

After only two months the clip separated from the case rendering it worthless. After contacting DLO (a Philips company) regarding a warranty replacement I received the following email: ""I apologize for the problem you are having with your case. Unfortunately, soft items such as cases do not carry a warranty through DLO, only our electronic products carry a warranty through us. Any warranty on your case would be through the retailer. Because of this, we will be unable to replace your case, I am sorry. "" The DLO site however specifically outlines a one year limited warranty [...]I would avoid not only this DLO case, but any DLO product because of their poor customer service and warranty policy.",0
"It Is Worth what U $$$ Paid For!

I have this case for 6 months now and i still use and love it. I clip it on my belt and my mind is at ease that my device it fully protected. At first i did fear hitting the corners (which is where it is vulnerable) but until now it has remained safe.PROS:- Nice design and overall look and feel.- Very soft interior (almost has a sheep skin feel to it).- Cushioned enough to guarantee protection max 6ft.- After 6 months of abuse the Velcro still works!- Works well on both thin and medium to thick belts.CONS:- Although it smells and feels like real leather it is NOT. The corner edges on my case have begun to ""flake-away"" and fall off little by little, revealing a gray cardboard inside. This comes to no surprise to me because none of these pricey leather cases are ""real"" leather (just read the fine print on the box).- The belt clip ripped completely off when it got caught on the arm-rest at the movies. I managed to glue it back on for now.CONCLUSION: I believe this to be a good sturdy case with a nice design. I just wish it could have been real leather, but i guess that is too much to ask in our synthetic world now-n-days. Overall, i recommend it for its price. Just don't expect to hand it down to your grandchildren as an heirloom.UPDATE: I just ordered the ""Leather"" CEO Premiere from Marware for the professional design. Lets see how well this one goes.",0
"Definitely avoid this case

I received it in an open plastic casing with no labels, the seller said this is the way DLO packages their products.The leather quality is good and the craft is fine, but there are 'Fatal' design flaws:1) The Clip is SOOOO hard, you you to really struggle to snap it on your belt.2) Only the upper part of the clip is fixed to the case body, which makes the clips very fragile and very annoying and difficult to put it on. 'This is alone a deal breaker'3) It has 'velcro' to close the case, which is not convenient at all, and I need to press it a couple of time to ensure it is fully closed.4) if you have a protective case on top of your iphone, it will barely fit.Seriously, avoid it. I tried the ""BlueHarbor Horizontal Leather Case with Belt Clip for Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS"" and I'm 100% satisfied.Good luck..MIT",0
"Clip rips off

The belt clip ripped off mine. I bought this new when the 3G came out. This is what they have to say:Thank you for contacting DLO.The cases are not covered by any warranty for wear and tear. I regret we are unable to assist you with this issue.Sincerely,JimmyDLO Technical SupportLook for more quality companies. There are plenty out there.",0
"Never Buy DLO will go bad within 3 months!

According to DLO customer service it is normal wear and tear to have DLO product go bad within 3 months. I will not buy another DLO product, and nobody should never buy DLO since it will break within 3 months. Remember it is they feature! Normal wear and tear will have belt clip of this case fall off in 2 months of use.It is normal, and it is not covered by warranty! Their short (90 days) warranty suggests short life expectancy of DLO products. Don't you think? However, it doesnt' matter since it is not covered anyway since it's normal to have belt clip fall off. I am waiting for a letter back from DLO stating that it is normal so I can publish online.",0
"Almost perfect

Leather is good quality, clip holds tight, enough room for the phone wearing a protective cover, Velcro closure so it doesn't wreck the screen and an inside pocket. If only the pocket were 1/4"" bigger! Have to cut my business cards to fit. Argh! Pocket does fit credit cards, but I'm not sure I want to keep magnetized cards beside my phone. Like I said, ALMOST perfect.",3
"well made case

If you are looking for a well-made, strongly stitched case, this is a great buy. It is VERY well constructed and not cheap in anyway.",4
"good for 3 weeks

The belt clip came off in 3 weeks.and I lost my iphone.only the clip is with me",0
"iphone case

The case is very good. It is stylish, functional and realistic. My only concern is that one of the sides on the inside should be padded or softer to protect the face of the iphone. Also you have to take the phone out of the case to make a call. Apart from that, it's great. I like it",2
"Designed to be worn on the Left hip

I'm left-handed and placed this case on my right hip because that's where it intuitively belonged. I liked the case but was aggravated that I had to disconnect the headset to put it into or take it out of the case. It was also not possible to access the volume control without removing the iPhone at least partially from the case. It finally dawned on me after a few days that the solution to this was to place the phone in the case ""upside down,"" or flipped head to foot. But I didn't like the headset cable emerging from the ""back"" of the case so I finally relented and started wearing it on my left hip. It's just SMOP (a small matter of programmer) to get used to wearing it on the left side rather than the right.This is, of course, not the ""fault"" of the DLO hipcase - it's dictated by the design of the iPhone iself.This is a well-designed and well-constructed case and I highly recommend it.Note: I bought mine at the AT&T; store when I bought my phone and paid $29.99 plus tax. I could have saved myself $10 buying it through Amazon.com. Oh well.",4
"The best iphone 3g belt holster!!

I try several, and this one was the best.Velcro instead of magnets.Could have a better and safer belt clip, but it does the job.",4
"GREAT PRICE

YOU'LL NEVER BEAT THE PRICE AT A LOCAL STORE, GREAT QUALITY AND REALLY INEXPENSIVE. PERFECT FOR THE APPLE 3G..AT 2/3RDS LESS THAT AT A APPLE RETAILER SELLING THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT...",4
"Nice Holster

i Have used this holster for about a month and a half, the things that I like about it is for the iphone it is not to tight so that you would get scratches or scuff marks. The case is very nice looking, well constructed, and serves my purpose well. Thanks DLO.",4
"Great iPhone Case

I've tried several different cases for the iPhone and this one is by far the best. In fact, this is my second one, I wore the first one out. It holds the iPhone securely and it's very easy to remove. The horizontal belt clip makes it very easy to carry. I would certainly recommend.",4
"seems durable

I purchased this case a month ago and so far so good .it seems durable however I prefer a magnet instead of Velcro for the cover .( I didn't pay attention to this ) . It clips securelyit protects my Iphone reasonably.",2
"Nice i-phone Case

This is a high quality genuine leather case inside and out. I have purchased eight different leather cases for my i-phone and this is the only one that is actually leather along with the smell of leather. It holds the phone very securely. The flap is a bit cushiony which could protect the i-phone against accidental bumps. This is a great buy.",4
"Solid performance, slim design, attractive

This holster has done very well in the month or so I've had it. One-hand removal is not difficult, and it sits unobtrusively on my belt (more so than the last holster I had). The clip is plenty tight/secure on the belt I use. Its simple design is appealing as well. The only minor complaint I have to this point: the headphone jack is best accessed when the phone is facing screen outward---yet that would risk scratches or cracks to the screen, so I leave the phone facing inward. On the other hand, if you are sitting down while using it as an iPod, you could easily turn the phone outward with little risk of damage, so this isn't a big problem for me.Some reviewers commented that the stitching holding the clip on fell apart after a couple months or less. I just don't see that happening for me. Unless you're rough on your things, or perhaps carry extra weight around the middle, I think you'll find this design to be fairly sturdy. I expect, based on the minimal signs of wear over the month plus I've had it, that it will last at least a year and perhaps a couple.Overall, very solid product.",3
"Works for me.

I have owned this case for a year and a half. I have worn it in all conditions and it has protected my phone well. I have finally broken it. The belt clip is coming loose and I am ordering another today. Do not hesitate to use this product. I keep my phone in one of the clip on slim cases to protect it and it still fits in this holster nicely.",4
"Very Satisfied (Iphone Holster Case)

I am very satisfied with this my purchase of the DLO Iphone holster case. This product is very durable and reasonably priced. As a matter of fact, this is actually the second one that I purchased because I was very pleased with the first one. This is a very good product. Received this item in about 2 days.",4
"Great case

This is a great case. i wore the first one out and this is my 2nd one. Does everything a case should do. provides security but easy access. simple and straightforward.",4
"Leather holster

It is a nice product. It is a little difficult to put on but once it is on it is good.",4
"Nice but didn't fit iPhone 4

I should have noticed this is for iPhone 3G, not 4. A friend recommended this case so I just ordered it. It doesn't fit my iPhone 4 with its bumper from WalMart. So I ordered a different case and now I'm happy. Nothing against this case though, it is well made and nice looking.Here's the one for iPhone 4: [...]",2
"Very satisfied

This holster is well made. I've had other holsters that wouldfall off my belt because the clip did not have enough tension.The tension on this clip is strong enough that it has not fallenoff. The other advantage of this unit is that it uses velcro tohold down the flap instead of a magnet. A magnet, even whenplaced under the leather can damage the screen on a phone.I bought a second holster for my son's Ipod.",4
"Unusable

Item arrived in a box that looked like it had been beat up, and there was no belt clip. So how am I suppose to use this garbage..",0
"Cover doesn't stay close, bad belt clip

I had bough a similar product from ebay, and it works great. This one didn't do that good. Cover stay open. Good price compared to store's prices.",1
"Snug Fit for iPhone and More

This is a great leather belt clip case as it fits my iPhone 4 and has a tight hidden pocket for a couple of credit cares and your DL. Strong tight fitting metal belt clip. The stitching will eventually loosen, especially on the clip but you expect this after a couple of years use.",4
"doesn't last

This was my second case to fail. It is otherwise a perfect case. It fits my iphone4 with a slim bumper and looks fine. But the belt clip is hot glued into a little leather slot on the side. The first lasted a year and I bought a new one. It has now failed too, again after one year. The Splash Mohawk II looks about the same so I'll try that one. I know nothing lasts forever, but is two years really too much to ask of a product?",0
"DLO Leather Holster

Not at all satisfied with the shipping, it was shipped the wrong way. I did not receive the order in time for either of the events planed!! The product is fine and already had one.",2
"Good Quality Case But One Problem

This is a high quality case that looks good and functions well. The phone fits snuggly into the case and a flap folds over easily to provide extra protection. However, be careful. The belt clip fastens well but can easily come off of your belt if pushed or pulled in an upward motion. In a crowded area, you could run the risk of losing your phone. Most similar cases have the same short coming. Other than that concern, I found it to be a great buy. I purghased two and, so far. I am satisfied.",3
"Disatisfied

Belt clip is too loose for the scrub pants that I wear and my phone fell off twice on the first day of use.",0
"Nice while it lasted

I really liked this case for the 6 months that it remained intact. It was stylish, held my phone securely, and worked well. Then yesterday the belt clip began to tear off for no apparent reason. I'm lucky it didn't rip all the way off or I might have lost my phone. I am very careful with my stuff and had not misused the case in any way.So, I contacted DLO support confident that they would replace it, as it was clearly defective. However I got a response from customer support stating that they offer no warranty and I am basically out of luck. Then I started looking online and it looks like this is a common problem. I would steer clear of this case, unless you only plan on using if for a few months.",0
"3G & 3GS owners - It's the One!

I am picky. I bought this because it was cheap and figured it looked good with not much to lose. BAM. Got it. It is a great product. Full leather inner and outer. Fits the 3G perfectly, finally something that was really designed for the 3G and not some Crackberry PDA relabeled product that is all wobbly and loose. This is a great deal too. Mine came labeled for the AT&T; store, I presume DLO sells this on the rack at AT&T; for waaaaay more.My only complaint (if one) are the attachment point clearances for the audio jack. If you wear your case on the right side as I do and use your right hand to remove the phone from the case AND you like to listen to your wired headset while it is in the case, you should know this: the phone naturally wants to have the screen facing inward (for protection) causing the audio jack to face forward and sit at the bottom. In this config, the leather attachment covers the audio jack. Meaning that you really cannot plug a headset in easily. It would appear they designed this with the expectation the phone would be worn on the left. Sadly all they had to do is cut a very slight amount of leather to make the access a non-issue. So figure it out. For me it is no biggie. If I listen to a headset I just flip my phone in the case toward my rear (audio jack is now up top and accessible) and then twist it around carefully if I have to take it out. Fairly rare. You cannot cut it to make clearance. Nicely stitched.",4
"Works Great

Strong, perfect fit for your iphone and a much better price then the rip off at the apple store that falls apart.",4
"DLO Leather holster for iPhone 3Gs.

The holster is a quality made product and the look and feel are first rate. The problem is that the fit is so snug I can barely get the iPhone to slide in and out of the holster. I have been using the holster for almost a month and it is just now starting to stretch enough that I am not having to fight as hard to get the phone out of the holster. This has been a problem when a call comes in and I try to answer before the call is routed to voice mail.",2
"Great Case

I love this carrying case and just finished purchasing a 2nd duplicate case.My first case lasted almost a year and would probably last much longer with anyone else.It's sleek and large enough to hold your iphone comfortably while not being to bulky to carry on your belt.Paid just under 13.00 dollars with shipping. Great price.Local store had the item for 31.00 dollars. Save the money and gas and buy this great product online.",4
"nice protection for iPhone

I bought this to use at my fitness center. It clips over the side of my sweat pants and is very secure. The leather is soft and protective of the iPhone. I had to remove my previous 'case' for it to fit in this case ... but that is GOOD because the iPhone fits ""snuggly"" and is very protected. It allows access for your earphone wire. This EXCEEDED my expectations! Go for it!",4
"Excellent holster

This holster is well made and attractive. I found it easy to clip on my belt with its leather-covered metal clip (I don't like the plastic clips on other cases), and its smooth leather surface releases the iPhone easily.It is also the only case that I've found that accommodates the Pogo Stylus holder that clips on the iPhone. The velcro on the underside of the top flap can still connect to the side of the case even with the extra width created by the Pogo stick in its holder.The only dowside are the corner cutouts on the case. These openings let you use the phone when it's in the case. However, if you drop the iPhone in the case, the corners are not covered and may be vulnerable. Of course, it's still better protection than dropping the iPhone when out of the case (I guess this is argument from folks who like the coverall non-holster rubbery cases).",4
"Works great while it lasted

With daily use with my iPhone 4, this case fell apart. Stiches came undone, ""leather"" around the clip ripped. Lining inside worn out. This is not a durable accessory.",0
"Should be a magnet

This is a well built case and does it's job just fine.The only thing I could say is that rather than velcro I wish it had a magnet holding it shut. Velcro makes some noise when I'm opening it during a meeting at work.I was concerned about it just having a clip on the back, but it's very strong and fits my belt snugly.",2
"great product

Magnetic closure holds it closed securely. Looks nice and is easy to remove your phone when needed. The clip which attaches it to your belt is also very secure. Great product. Finally wore the first one out and purchased another.",4
"1yr Later -- now fits the iPhone 4

i purchased this case about a year ago and dont quite use it every day and am easy on my accessories, within the first 2 months the metal clip bent out and that made it a little harder to use. after i bent it back it worked like a charm agian....when i upgraded to the iphone 4 i wasnt sure if it was going to fit, but it does.. it fits well with no case on the iphone 4 and not at all with at least the casemate bumper, i havent tried anything else. i have the invisible shield on my iphone 4 now, so i dont really need a large case, but when i do have one on the phone i dont use the holster.but it does fit the iphone 4 as well, so thats the best part.",4
"Great Product

This is an excellent product, easy to use and durable. I've had one before and after a few years I wanted another as the velcro does eventually give out but I would never be without my easy to us iPhone holster! I can grab my iPhone in about 2 seconds.",4
"Pretty good case

This same case costs $20 at the mall. Why pay more? It also works on my HD2 as long as their's no sleeve on the phone. This case will hold your Iphone with a silicone sleeve still on it and/or with a hard shell. It's a good deal.",3
"Careful with Clip

This clip-on cost me a new iPhone when unnoticed for about ten minutes, the clip still on my belt but the phone in holster soaking in the gutter water from washing the car!I applied a generous amount of white glue to the exposed clip end, gave it 5 to 10 min to startsetting up before I crammed it back in the holster. It's been holding for 4 weeks now but I dont wear it while washing the car anymore.",2
"The stitching...

The stitching attaching the holster to the belt clip came undone after a week of use. Don't buy if you are a moderate to heavy holster user.",0
"DLO leather holster

wished they had a magnetic flap, sort of noisy using the velcro in meetings, etc. Over time the velcro weakens, but holds up for a good six months.",2
"case clip

On the belt clip it is the same length as the support backing. The clip makes it hard to get started on my belt . DLO",2
"Iphone hip holster

Incredible for the price, the only improvement would be a rotating belt attachment but it isn't totally necessary. Velcro is great, not too much to open easily but keeps the phone safe.",3
"Best case I've owned so far.

I have owned many different styles of case for my iPhone, and thus far this is definitely the best! My line of work requires a lot of physical activity and the cases themselves fluctuated wildly in quality. I had cases before with the magnetic closure that would scramble my phone, which is essentially a small, portable hard drive. This one is clearly designed for this phone. in addition to being sleek and durable. it easily accommodates the hard shell case over the phone itself. In the product description it said that you couldn't have your headphones plugged in while in the holster, but I haven't had any problems. I would definitely buy one again, and plan to buy them for friends.",4
"great iphone case

It fits the iphone perfectly and it was so much cheaper than any other case like this that I saw.",4
"nice pouch for such a slim device

I used the BB 8310 with the standard leather BB cover. I kept it mostly in my jacket and pants pocket. When I switched to the iPhone, I needed something to protect this expensive device. The DLO leather case was just the solution I needed. It takes some getting used to by using a belt case again, but this case is so slim, you hardly know it's there.It seems very well constructed. The only complaint is that it would be nice to leave it in the case and plug the charger in. Maybe a Velcro flap on one side?",3
"Richest leather

This is the only leather case out there that is soft and actually looks and feels like fine leather. Most of the others are very hard and inflexible. The only improvement that I would like to see is a little tougher leather on the INSIDE of the bottom hole so that your fingernail does not scratch the leather when you push out the phone. But small price to pay for an expensive looking and performing case. I love it.",3
"DLO Leather Holster case for iPhone 3G S

This is my second DLO Holster case, and I love it. The second one is a little tight fitting, but the velcro is much stronger. I just put my fingers in the case, and stretched it a little. Part of the reason I like this case, is that is feels more protected than the clamp kind. It can't accidently pop out, if I bend wrong.",4
"Very Pleased

Just what I wanted in a case. Holds the phone securely enough for athletic endeavors and yet is stylish, so you can wear it to work. I would recommend to anyone looking for a versatile case at a low price.",4
"Great for iphone 3G

This is a great carrying case for the iphone 3G. I have looking for something like this for a while. Most are very expensive. This is right for the price.",3
"Great Case!

Stylish and very functional. Not intended for heavy use on a daily basis. I went through two in six months as the seams tore. Would recommend this for moderate daily use.",3
"One year and 8 months later...

Maybe I'm a little picky and demanding, but I hoped my holster case would outlive my contract.And in one sense, it has... it's still on my belt. However, there are now 1/2"" tears in the leather on either side of the clip, resulting in the case flopping forward almost 45 degrees.I didn't subject this to anything beyond normal wear and tear. Otherwise, up until the last few months when the product began to tear, I had been happy with it. Easy to open, easy to access, and doesn't hide the ""nude"" beauty of Apple products.",2
"Nice looking case

This case in my opinion is the best looking case for the iphone, it is my second one. The first one lasted about a year before the stiching broke loose from the leather on the side of the case. But after a year of heavy use I wasn't dissapointed in the quality. The clip that holds it on your belt is heavy duty and never came loose like other cases I've had, If you're looking for a nice case for your iphone don't pass this one up.",3
"Good, with a couple of small flaws

I use this daily, and overall, it serves its purpose: holding my iPhone. The shape of the leather muffles the ring, and I would prefer a magnetic enclosure instead of noisy velcro. On the positive side, it provides easy access to the silent button, headphone port, and volume control.",3
"Good Idea, Poor Execution

I was happy with the case when I first used it. The belt clip works well and extracting the phone from the case is easy. The leather seems to be of adequate quality. However after just a few days the stitching pulled out of one side and I have been holding it together with tape. I would not buy another one unless they reinforce the stitiching.",2
"Unimpressed

Specimen I received had some shoddy stitching, and I really disliked the Velcro closure. Returned it immediately.",1
"Great idea, poor execution

I've now gone through 2 DLO Leather Holster Cases for the iPhone and will NOT be buying a third. The first one lasted a few months, but the leather on the belt clip came apart. I had a shoemaker restitch it but it didn't hold. Because I liked the look and design of the product, I bought another. But this time the glue that held the belt clip to the case gave way in less than 6 weeks. Had someone not noticed that my phone was on the ground today at a location many miles from my home, I would have lost my phone. I've had enough and I heartily recommend you avoid buying this case.",0
"Should be included with the iPhone

This holster makes taking car of my iPhone a lot easier. It is out of my pocket, where it could get scratched and beat up. It easy to get the phone in and out of. It should be included with the purchase of the phone.",4
"DLO Leather Holster review

great item. i use it everyday with my iPod Touch. it also works fine with a silicone skin on the iPod.",4
"leather holster for iphone

The leather holster is ellegant, slim, and light. I like th product. I think the product could be even better if it had a magnet instead of velcro for closing it.",2
"Nice while it lasts

Exactly what I was looking for until the clip tore away from the case in only 3 months of sporadic use.",2
"Best Holster for Iphone I have found

I had another iphone holster before this one. It fell apart after 2 weeks of use. This one has much sturdier construction. Other one could not take the abuse of getting hung up on car seat belts, this one can. Better quality stitching and much heavier leather. The leather on this reminds me of Saddle leather where as the leather on the other was like shoe leather. Which one is going to last longer on your belt? Great Product.",4
"Excellent Case

I have had this case for two weeks now and enjoy using it. It provides great protection for my iPhone. Workmanship on this case looks very good with neat, tight stitching. I am surprized by some of the poor reviews of this case, I have not seen any of the quality problems mentioned about the case by others. I have my iPhone in an iFrogz Luxe case and the phone and case fit tightly inside this holster case. The cutout on the bottom of the holster case makes it easy to slide the phone and Luxe case out for use with a simple push of the finger. Great product and design.",4
"Defective Workmanship

I ordered this case on the advice of a friend. This is an excellent design, as it allows me to quickly whip out the phone, thanks to the center finger slot. It also provides access for the headphone jack. However, the corners are left vulnerable, not really a problem unless it falls off your belt. There's the rub. The clip on the back side quickly tears away because the stitches are not properly sown. At first I thought I just had a lemon, but now I see they are all this way. I think you will be lucky to have it on your belt two weeks before it drops off. Because of the open corners, it will break or dent a corner when it hits. Apparently customer service has not been helpful. Try for a different product.",1
"Skip It

The fit is too snug. I'm all for keeping the iPhone in place, but after trying to remove it from the holster, I nearly dropped it when it popped out. After a day's worth of use, I realized this is not the right case.",0
"So far, so good...

Considering the fact that many of the cases currently available for the iPhone utilize a magnet for closing, which may or may not interfere with an iPhone, I wanted a case that featured a Velcro closure. The DLO Leather Holster Case is strong and fits close to the hip. The clip is VERY tight, and difficult to slide onto even the thinnest of belts, but I believe this to be an asset; there is absolutely no way this case will ever slip off your belt. The real test for this case will be how well it stands up to daily wear. As long as the clip does not break and separate from the holster, I will remain very pleased. I have not noticed a lack of protection from the open corners of the case. The phone removes easily when needed but is snug within the case. Though I have only used the case for about two weeks now, I am very pleased with it and would recommend it without hesitation.UPDATE, August 16, 2009- As noted above, my concern with this case was that the belt clip might become loose with wear, and that has been the case. I would downgrade my rating on this item to three stars.",2
"Almost but not quite...

I don't usually complain much but after reading some of these reviews, I felt compelled to add my 2 cents worth. I purchased this at the local AT&T store with my new iPhone 3G. I liked how it appeared well made with nice lines and metal clip. I also felt better having the velcro rather than a magnetic clasp being concerned with magnetic fields unknowingly screwing something up (Gee, my debit card worked fine this morning...). That being said, my clip fell off after only a couple weeks of use. I found that clipped to the right side of my belt placed this holster right where I could catch it on just about anything I might brush up against. Wearing a coat, this is not much of a problem. Coat-less jumping up from a desk chair with arms on it tends to clip the holster. It didn't take long before the fine metal clip was on the belt and the holster with iPhone was on the floor. Bummer. And I'm a trim guy. I have tried to re-attach it a few times with different glues but no luck so far. A pop rivet in the design would fix this no problem. The case is snug initially on the phone but loosens up over time somewhat. Still tough to get out before it kicks over to voice mail. And better alignment of the leather pieces would allow for use of earphones in any position. My holster only allows plugging in with headphones in one position, opposite of where one instinctively returns it utilizing the device right handed. Fiddle with one and you'll see what I mean. Unless production consistency varies. I am going to try another brand. This looks good but doesn't execute as it should. Other posters' Customer Svc issues don't surprise me. When was the last time a CS dept was nice to you unless you were volunteering sending money to them???",1
"Excellent Product for iPhone 3G

Great product fits iPhone 3G perfectly. It keeps it secure and the back part where the clip is very sturdy. Overall excellent quality. Get it on Amazon it is much cheaper then in the stores as well. I saw the same thing at Apple and AT&T for twice the price!",4
"Very stylish

This is a very well constructed leather carrying case for the iPhone. You can attach this to your belt and have the headset plugged in at the same time. The case is tight, well designed and protects the iPhone while in the case. The case is very tight at first, because it is leather, but will stretch slightly. You cannot fit anything other than an iPhone (meaning no extra protective sleeve) in the case.Only complaint I have is that the iPhone has to be placed in a specific direction in order for the headphone jack to be useable. I wish it was constructed so that the jack could be used no matter which way the iPhone was placed.",4
"Not durable

I bought this case 3 months ago.It looks very nice, and it has provided adequate protection for my iphone.But, after 3 months of use, the back of it is now ripped at both sides of the metal clip. So, if you want a case that would last more than 3 months, don't buy this one",0
"love this case

purchased this case on the recommendation of a friend and I'm glad I did. Getting the iphone out of the case with one hand seemed a bit awkward at first but after 2 days, I didn't even think about it. Openings allow easy listening (both with headphone and without) and access to the silence button. Mini-velcro closure is seccure yet doesn't snag clothes. Clip holds the phone close to the body. An elegant case.",3
"Great Product

great iphone case! Leather is of good quality, makes carrying the iphone perfect, protection from bumps and scrapes that other ones don't provide. Allows for connections (cables) and button operation even when in the case.",4
"Everything I hoped for.

This holster is a winner for me.It is lightweight and comfortable to wear. The finish and quality of the product is outstanding and the price is reasonable.You can feel the vibration of the IPhone through the holster and accessing the IPhone is easy.The inside of the holster provide good protection for the iphone screen.The clip is tight enough so there is no chance the holster will slipped out of your belt.Overall an excellent buyUPDATE: After owning this holder for over a year, I am still fully satisfied. There is no sign of abuse, the case is still in mint condition despite wearing it all the time and beeing attacked on a daily basis by my one year old.",4
"Comfortable, Stylish and Secure

I ordered this case before I even had the iPhone, and I've been very pleased with it. I feel safe in wearing it during the day, at the gym, everywhere. I did originally want one with a belt loop option, but the belt clip has been perfect, and actually, quite sensible. I can take it off anytime without taking off the belt. Easily clip to something (I use the clip to keep the iPhone on my seatbelt while I'm driving for easy access). Great case.",4
"Very Nice...but

Since Im a bit obsessional about my iPhone (who isnt who actually owns one) I have 4 different cases for it.This one is beautifully made and works very well.My issues with the case are these:The corners are cut away. Problem with that is the corners of this device are VERY vulnerable.I dropped my phone while it was in a Speck Skin case. The power button was damaged because the switch which is on the corner took the impact.I want a case that truly protects the phone.I also bought an InCase leather iPhone case. I love this case. It's very slim and it covers the corners and it is hipper looking than the DLO.The DLO is a bit conservative in it's looks.Great if you wear wing-tip shoes. I dont.The Speck skin case uses a clip to hold the phone. Bad idea. My phone popped out of that clip and I wound up having to get my phone repaired. (for $280 all together) Dont buy that case.So the DLO is a beautiful case.It's just not my personal style and I worry about those corners.It's largely a subjective call when it comes to picking a case but I highly recommend the InCase cases.",2
"keeps your phone safe if you know how to use it!

This is the best case for your iPhone, bar none. I've tried several and have settled on the DLO case for 2 months now and taken it everywhere. Here are the great design features:a) solid construction: high quality leather, soft padding, stitching that will hold up unless abused with intent!b) cut-away areas: the corner cut-aways allow for exposure of the earphone jack, the switch on the top, the speaker, and the microphone. The center cut-away allows for easy removal.Unlike other comments here, I don't see how the cut-aways allow for damage. If you place the iPhone with the glass protected against the solid back, the front panel is completely unexposed to the elements. In contrast, the cut-aways allow you to use the iPhone (especially as an iPod) without removing the iPhone from the case. With only a modest amount of care, it's pretty hard to expose your iPhone to abuse while it is in this high-quality case.Other features: the velcro closure avoids (a) the magnet closure (since it is recommended to keep the iPhone away from magnets) and (b) the snap-closure (which would require you to press hard against the iPhone). Besides, a velcro closure is no louder than a snap-closure -- unless you are the type that pulls off bandages very, very slowly.The price is right as well -- and cheaper than I've found in retail stores.All in all, a great place to keep your iPhone.",4
"First review but I had to warn others...

I wanted so badly to like this case. It has a small slot to put my debit card, license, and my insurance card. And that's what I really wanted (an ""all in one on the go"" case so i don't have to carry my wallet when I go to the store)When I first had the case the phone fit snugly and worked well... UNFORTUNATELY it just started to fall apart after just a couple weeks. The clip (like many others here have said) wore away and basically ripped off. Now I have to be very careful as the phone will sometimes fall off my belt. I returned the product and got another one thinking ""okay maybe I had a lemon""... nope same exact thing happened. The leather stitching wore away and the belt clip basically fell off again. Fool me once shame on you... fool me twice shame on me. So now I'm on Amazon looking for something else that will serve my needs. If you're looking for a hip case I would definitely move on from this one and look for something more secure.",0
"Works great for my iPhone

This works as promised. I also purchased an ""Apple iPhone Soft Polycarbonate Slim fit Case"" and it does fit inside as well. I'm always dropping my phone, so I love being able to keep the polycarbonate case on it, even when it's in the leather case. (If I had to swap them all the time I wouldn't use the polycarbonate.)",4
"Excellent case

I bought this case for my iPhone after a different acrylic case wasn't cutting it. I have had nothing but good use out of this one. The material and craftsmanship are really nice, it fits the phone perfectly, and it looks really professional.Some nice benefits I've noticed are:Its very easy to use one hand to take out or put away the phone.The nice Velcro latch holds the phone securely but also makes it quick to retrieve.The belt clip is very well made, holds to your belt nice and tight (doesn't shift around), and seems as though it won't bend or break easily (my biggest problem with cell phone holsters throughout time).It has access on all sides to the earphone jack so you can talk or listen to music without having to hold it.And a feature that I'm not sure was done intentionally but something I've discovered over use, if you align the phone to have the volume buttons facing up, you can actually touch the leather cover over the buttons and the phone will feel it and adjust up or down depeding where on the leather you push (this takes a little practice to figure out where to push to adjust the volume, but is much quicker and easier than opening the Velcro flap).Overall this is probably the best phone holster I've ever owned, period.",4
"ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!!!!!!!

I thought this case was really nice until the belt clip came off AFTER 10 DAYS! My iPhone almost hit the floor. If I sound angry, I am. I just got off the phone with the DLO customer service. I'm still in disbelief at the smug tone and unbelievable arguements that they tried to make that this was not their problem. Apparently the case, only needs to work out of the package!I recommend staying away from all DLO products, since their customer service is so bad. That is difficult, since they have the ATT store market cornered but you have a lot of other options for your iPhone.",0
"Great case for your iPhone

I'm very happy with this purchase, the iPhone fits securely in the case and when you turn the phone with the screen in and the top of the phone facing the rear, the audio out is exposed to allow earbuds or headphones.Some of the other reviewers commented that the corners are exposed, they are to a degree but it would be hard to really damage the corner with how little is exposed.The case is very nice leather and has a quality feel to it. The belt clip is tight and has not fallen off my belt.",4
"Best Case for iPone so far!

Finding a good case for your iPhone is a lot of work. I'll save you a lot of time... If you are looking for this style of case, the DLO holster is the best. It is slim and has a perfect fit. Only downsides are the velcro flap (which is hard to open in meetings) and the case obviously offers no protection if the phone is outside of it. I understand the velcro flap instead of magnets because magnets have reportedly been fatal to iPones already. For the second downside - I use aSpeck IPH-BLK-TS ToughSkin iPhone Case (Black)case for casual use around the house. However, the Speck case covers up the nice design and attracts all kinds of dust and lint. If you by one case, I'd go for the DLO!",4
"Great holster

I've used this holster for several years now, and it's still holding up. I've never gone this long without losing a phone. The magnetic catch holds it securely, even if I'm upside down (or my pants are). I wish they'd make a vertical model to provide more room on my belt for my gun, but that's my problem.",4
"Great Holster

Well built with great quality materials. I will recommend this product to any body interested in a smart phone holster.",4
"2 Years later - still an everyday holster for my iPhone

I purchased this holster over 2 years ago for my iPhone 3g. It worked great then and it works great now. I used it on my iPhone 4 and now on my iPhone 4s. There are minimal signs of wear and tear after 24 months (to be expected) but the velcro still holds firmly and it stays on the belt securely. On a future purchase I may opt for a magnetic style latch instead of velcro due to the fact that the velcro is quite audible. If I need to turn the vibrate mode on I have to remove it from the case and the unlatching is not as discreet as I would like it to be. Other than that, love it.",4
"excellent Iphone holster

Very nicely build with long life and durability designed into the holster. I am very hard on this item and it is doing well for my use",4
"Nice holster for your cell

I wanted something to protect my iPhone 4 (with bumper), and chose this holster. If I was a woman, I would have just used my purse, but having dropped my phone before I wanted something easy to get in/out, looks reasonably good and quality materials. This case fit the bill for me.This is actually my 2nd one of these - after a few years of carrying my iPhone 1, it finally wore out (the clip was tearing off the body of the case). Quick order on Amazon and I was good to go again.",3
"Liked at first, but it broke

I liked this at first. The cut away corners did make it more vulnerable, but it did seem to protect the phone when I dropped it. But after a little more than a year, the clip lost its leather covering and in a just a couple of months after that, the clip broke entirely. I think something should last more than a year.",1
"Poor quality and wrong size.

I attempted to purchase a holster for my iPhone. It arrived and immediately it appeared to be poor quality and when attempting to put the phone into the holster, it was clearly too small. With a great deal of effort I finally got it into the case but after that it was virtually impossible to get it back out of the case. The cost and effort to returtn it is too great for me to bother with. I have learned a good lesson.",0
"buen producto

El articulo era tal y de como estaba descrito, de facil Instalación encajo perfecto en mi telefono, y Funciona como si fuera El Original",3
"holster case

Very well made and durable. Order was processed quickly and accuratly. I would buy again from them and will recommend to friends.",4
"nice holster

holster is a very good fit for my Iphone 3gs and had avery nice price. It is similar to the first one I bought at AT&T just a lot cheaper.",3
"Seems excellent

I bought this Holster case for my iPhone 3G S to serve as a back-up in case my primary one fails. However, from its feel and look it seems that it may serve me well as a primary too. I do not have yet long experience of use so I'll need to write again in a few months when hindsight can be added to what I am mentioning now.",4
"iphone case

This is a neat little leather case for your iphone, very handy clips on to your belt.",2
"Leather wears quickly

The only problem I have experienced with this DLO Leather Holster Cases is that the leather both the exterior black and interior tan has peeled off. Now looks like it is 10 years old vs. 5 months.It will have to be replaced and it will certainly not by a DLO product.",0
"Just got it and the case is a r-e-a-l-l-y tight squeeze

I really have to push to get the iPhone 3g in the case. It's so tight that I'm scared it might damage the case. Also, I'm note sure which way the iPhone is supposed to face. Towards you it rubs against an outside pocket; away from you the glass is partially exposed. I bought it because I wear a suit and tie every day and velcro or plastic wouldn't cut it. I should have checked here first -- especially since I have Amazon Prime. I paid ten bucks more at the AT&T store.",2
"Nice case, fits the iPhone 3G very well.

I like the case, I have had it for about two weeks now, seems to be holding up well.",3
"DLO Leather Iphone Case

Despite of some of the reviewers this case works fine. I have no problems with this case, it keeps my phone safe and it is tight fitting. I would recommend it to customers.",4
"Quality Speaks for Itself

This case is well made and well constructed. Best case I've come across as a cellular and iPhone owner.",4
"Poor Make

I bought this from the AT&T; store for protecting my iPhone. I would rate it well for access (when you get a call) or routine use (having headphone plugged in while listening to musing).However, it ripped within two weeks, with the leather around the belt clip exposing pretty shoddy leather and cardboard beneath.Stay away unless you are a very delicate user.",1
"no sale

when shopping at Amazon for Iphone accessories on check out i was informed that a screen protector could not be posted to Australia? what? also a plastic computer sitter was also denied but a cast iron figurine was ok. i think you had better check what can and cannot be sent overseas and make it CLEAR on the items you are selling. if its good ol USA only then say so. not to worry though as i got what i was looking for just as cheap and in cases cheaper on EBAY AUSTRALIA.thanks.",0
"Marketing feedback

Great holster, proved to be durable and I like the belt loop option. Only wish there were different color options",3
"Good phone for the price

If you want a whiz-bang phone loaded with LOTS of features that can be run over by a truck and still work, then go spend $100. I only spent $20 and really like this phone a lot. It has everything I need, which admitedly isn't much. I wanted a small phone with a color display, a speakerphone and a battery that lasted longer than just a few hours. It's perfectly good for my light-use situation, only needs to be recharged every 3-4 days and it looks like it's from this decade, compared to my previous phone. I've had it for about 2 months and love it!",3
"Nice, Cute Phone, Horrible Batterly Life

I was holding off on writing this review because I wanted to see how this, my very first cell phone behaved battery wise, after reading the neg. reviews here. Yep, the other reviewers are absolutely right. I turned on the powersaver as recommended, but they're right, my battery died out in less than 24 hours; 15 to be exact. Not that charging each night would be a problem, but come on, if you forget, this could be a real handicap and charging isn't always possible. I do like the company's customer service and the fact that the cus. ser. lady didn't try to strong arm me into buying anything. Being that I have never had a cell phone before, I was clueless as to how to set this up, but I found the cus. ser. pretty good. I don't know how long I will use this phone exclusively, as I bought it just for emergencies, but given the terribly short battery life, I may just get the Cyclops instead. Other than the batterly angle, this seems like a pretty cool little phone.",2
"Customer Disservice

I liked Virgin Mobile's flexibility and lack of contracts, so I became a customer. It all went pretty well until I had a problem. I bought the Marbl only a few days after it became available, so unfortunately I didn't have the benefit of reading Amazon reviews. Otherwise, I would never have bought this piece of garbage. After only four months, my Marbl phone died. I tried Customer Service (an oxymoron) at VM. I explained to them -several people, of course, to whom I had to repeat the same information over and over again, including my phone number--the problem, and that I needed my phone repaired, not just replaced, because there are a bunch of phone numbers stuck in it. No one understood, no one cared.First I was told I had a warranty. Then I was told I didn't. I had to fight customer service person 3 to admit that yes, I had a warranty, so I didn't have to buy a new phone. I could get it for free, I was told as if they were doing me a great favor. ""But I don't want a new phone,"" I said (again). ""I want my phone -with my phone numbers--working."" Customer disservice person 4 or 5 got my information to send me a new phone--with the threat that I need to send my old phone back; otherwise they will charge me for the new one. ""Why?"", I asked. ""Are you going to fix it? Can you get my numbers back?"" Of course not. Steven (AKA Moron 5) couldn't tell me exactly why they need it back --other than repeating over and over that the phone is not working, as if this were news to me. Virgin Mobile has just lost a customer for good.",0
"Don't buy this phone

I first bought this phone and used it and charged it. The battery life lasted 1 day and then tanked. I didn't use the phone for calls and it was on standby. I had Virgin mobile replace that phone. The second phone I charged and used it. The battery life lasted 5 days on standby. I didn't use the phone for calls. I tried calling virgin mobile to try to replace this phone, but a rude lady got very nasty with me. I stated that the phone was suppose to have standby time of 7 days (BTW, the website says 9 days standby time). She stated that the phone had standby time of 5-7 days. Then I said that the phone battery only lasted 5 days and this was unacceptable. She then stated that she charges her cell phone everyday and that 5 days was acceptable. She then stated that since I didn't use the phone at all 5 days standby time was good. Horrible service. Don't buy this phone, it looks nice, but the battery life is horrible. This phone is garbage.",0
"Virgin Mobile marbl (I have the Grass Green version!!)

Pro's: pre-paid, cheap minutes & texting fees, you can add plans (like, for ex; $5 a month for 200 texts, or $20 for 1000 texts). Virgin Mobile itself has really good coverage, it has a plan with Sprint for that.I really like the phone, I like the 'flip phone' feature, I originally had a 'candy-bar' phone, I liked that one, but since upgrading to a flip phone, i like the flip way better! A lot of people have rated the VM Marbl really low, on many reviews. Since I have the green version (called ""green grass--limited edition"", perhaps that is an upgraded version? because I love mine!) The texting is fast, easy, and battery life is good. Of course, to get the maximum battery life, you have to completely drain the battery before recharging, this way, you conserve the energy, it charges faster and lasts longer. It doesn't have internet on this specific phone (other virgin mobile phones do) but then again, this phone is $15 in stores. I bought mine at Walmart. The minutes (called Top-Up cards) are reletively cheap. 200 minutes is $20, 400 is $30, and 1000 minutes is $50. TracFone is double that ($40 for 200 minutes, and etc. I don't mean to put down TracFone, I had them previously, and loved it! no complaints, just more expensive. Trying to weigh out the pro's and con's of both of them.Its really light, durable, bright screen, the WORST ringtones i have ever seen, I bought some online, because...they were BAD... trust me. Online they're just 2.50...so not bad. the wallpapers are pretty good, but I still bought one online, just for fun... :)Thats about it. I added pictures of the green version to the website page, so you can see it. it's a little greener in person though. it looks more teal in the picture... maybe it's just me though.",4
"Cool-looking, easy to use, but very slow

I just got this at my local Radio Shack store for 30 bucks. Activating on Virgin Mobile USA's website gave me $2.50 in starter airtime. BTW the activation page appears to only work IE 6.0; I'd tried IE 7 and other browsers before I realized only IE 6 would work.The phone itself is stylish and very lightweight. I find the battery life acceptable - but then, I only use this for occasional calls and I don't access the Internet (VirginXL) at all.What I don't like about the phone is it's painfully slow. Even checking balance (by pressing the ""up"" key on the navigation pad) takes 30 seconds, vs. 5 seconds or so on my 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless-running RAZR. Sometimes, even pressing the End key to return to the standby screen takes a full second, which is really slow for such an easy operation.This is an inexpensive but useful phone, if you don't mind its being on the slow side. You can still find it in Radio Shack, Virgin and many other stores, as well as on Virgin Mobile USA's website.",2
"Turn off screensaver to help battery life..

When I called VM on the issue of less than 24hr battery life, I was told to tun off the screen saver. Why it matters when the phone is always closed, I don't know... but it does help some. Good luck to those with a Marbl phone. I was aslo told that the Oystr has the same problem. This was from VM customer support. Other than that, they didn't offer any solutions. I also read somewhere in another review that this phone uses more battery when searching for signal even when closed in standby, wasting more battery. So turning it off when not in use is your best bet!",1
"Good for the price

I use a cell phone only occasionly for short calls to confirm where I am or to be asked to be picked up or for permission for something. That's it. Otherwise I use a landline. That's why I chose prepaid. (Also- if I lose it is it a big deal? Nope.) If you're looking for a long-lasting, life-line type phone this one's not for you. Otherwise, everything about it has suited me well. While the battery life isn't the best it works for someone like me (though it would be nicer to have less charges.)Some of the Virgin Mobile phones are definatley better but also more expensive.Oh, and if you're gonna get this phone go to a Target or the Virgin Mobile sight itself. It's cheaper.",3
"Battery Stinks

I guess I should have read some reviews before purchasing this phone...As others have said, the battery life is terrible. I thought I was getting a good deal at $20 but this is another case of you get what you pay for.",0
"Battery life ruins the phone

The phone has nice features, of which multiple alarm settings and a decent speakerphone are my favorites. The battery life will leave you cursing, as this thing will die on you when you least can afford it.",1
"Oh so plasticky

I had this phone one day and returned it immediately. (I have no comments on battery life because I didn't have it long enough!) You are not even getting what you paid for at $29.99. The phone looks cool in pictures but it is all very basic HDPE-ish plastic. It is unbelivably flimsy. Nothing durable or cool about it as soon as you hold it or pick it up. It's also fairly large, further betraying the appearance.",0
"Major Problem is Battery Life

The one, overriding major problem is the battery life, as pointed out by just everybody who commented. I called Virgin to get a replacement but they don't just sent you a new battery (which is the smart and cheap thing to do) but instead sent an old? phone and battery (not in box, so I assumed it was used). The battery is the same one used in the K10 phone but in this phone, it lasted (I timed it 3 times) 16-18 hours on standby only, I made maybe 1 or 2 text messages and no actually phone call. Yes, that's pathetic. So, I returned the ""new"" battery since it was just as bad and instead of having Virgin send me another useless battery again, I just used the one I got. I charge the phone almost everyday now. Aside from that, I love the size, the style, the lack of too many extra features (which I don't need). But I got it for $20, so for that price, I'll give this phone a passing grade or else it would fail with the battery life and useless support from Virgin.",2
"GREAT PHONE

This basic phone works like a charm. I've had mine for 4 yrs with no problems. Finally battery needs to be replaced - big deal! Great product for the price",4
"Best $15 dollars I ever spent.

I have had my Marbl phone for five years, it is still going strong. I still have the original charger and battery, both still work great. It is a simple phone. No camera or keyboard, but I believe thats why it works so well. My daughter always buys the fancy expensive phones, they are fragile and break to easy, then she has to buy a new one. when they cram so many things into such a little device its bound to break. I've dropped my Marbl a lot of times, even on asphalt and cement. its never broke or had to be repaired. Its the best $15 dollars I ever spent.",4
"Cheap phone, cheap quality, cheap performance.

I bought this phone when I lost my previous phone in an unfortunate water related accident, and I needed a replacement ASAP despite the fact that I was nearly completely broke at the time.I got this phone for about [...] bucks, so I wasn't expecting it to move mountains. However, I found this phone to be nearly unusable.I'll start off by saying that my cellphone needs are very basic - I send a few texts and make a call every now and then. I sometimes use the alarm clock or calendar, but that's about it.The biggest problem with the Marbl, though, is that it's so SLOW it makes the simplest task irritating. When you open the phone, even if you just press the menu button, you have to wait 5-10 seconds for it to open. To scroll through your contacts or any other list is slow and choppy, and it's hard to control where the highlight lands. Texting is slow - even using T9 it just takes a long time for each word you're trying to type to actually show up on the screen.As far as sound goes, it's okay. It sometimes sounds tinny, which was irritating to me, but it was definitely acceptable for the price. The ringtones that came with the phone were few and not very interesting, but you can always purchase better ones.The appearance of the phone is fine. It's small enough, very simple. It's smooth and easy to slip into a pocket, and it's very lightweight. It does, however, have a cheap feel to it. The battery door does stay on securely, which is a plus. The buttons are easy enough to press and they aren't too close together, so you're much less likely to press the wrong one.The interface, however, leaves much to be desired. The screen is small for the size of the phone, which is okay. However, the appearance of the screen is not great. The text looks awkward, the included backgrounds are few and are stupid (cartoon style ants, flies, or ice cream? no thanks). The color theme options are all unattractive.I don't really use mobile web, but I did try it on this phone just to see how it worked, and it was so slow and difficult to use that it is not even worth the trouble or money to attempt.All of this could be forgiven on such a cheap phone if only it were more user friendly, but it's sluggishness just renders it unpleasant to use.So, I guess the bottom line is:If you need a prepaid phone for only a few bucks, this phone is at least basically functional. If you only need to make a few calls and send a few texts, and you don't mind using a very slow interface, you might be okay with this phone. However, if you are able to shell out a few more bucks, I think it would be worth it to upgrade to any of the other available Virgin Mobile phones.",0
"Garbage - and would you still like a 286 processor

This was my first foray into the wireless phone market. It almost ended my experience prior to beginning. The phone is too...ooo..ooo slow. So, for us beginners who need to find the screens to figure things out ... there is no patience left. Bootup ... SLOW... I ended up buying a used Kyocera Cyclops. Yeah. Now I am in the world of wireless phones. Recently I purchased a Slash as a gift. That is once again quite a step up from the Cyclops. There is no need to put up with junk like the Marbl.",0
"Cheap, small, simple & OK battery life

I'm rating this phone from the perspective of it being disposable. I paid $9.99 for mine from Target (sorry Amazon). I expected to use it for a week or so until I got my multifunction Eten M700 - after which I'd discard. However, I really like this phone's small size and use both. I use a simple wired headset (which cost as much as the phone!). I get two hours of talk minimum out of the battery. The battery charges very quickly and it lasts at least two days on standby. I forgot my charger on one trip and bought a second $9.99 Marbl from Target (again sorry Amazon) just to have a second charger and second battery. If you're not a big talker, this is the cheapest cell phone package out there. This is my back up phone - I pay less than $10/month for this service. Nobody pays less for cell service!",4
"HORRIBLE phone

I wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone. I bought this for my little brother and it was awful. First, the charge doesn't even last 24 hours, even with no use. With texting, or limited phone calls you'd be lucky for it to stay charged for a few hours. I bought this for my brother would have something to call my parents and I in emergency situations, and it already failed him twice because it had lost its charge since unplugging it in the morning (I pay for the minutes so I know he barely uses it). I would bet that 30-45 minutes of talking would run down the battery completely because it seems to go dead while sitting closed in such a short amount of time. When the battery goes dead, you can't just plug it in and turn it on like every other phone I've owned, you have to wait a good 15-20 minutes so it can charge enough to be unplugged and turned on and then replugged into the wall to finish the charging process. Also, when the phone shuts off and you turn it back on, you cannot receive texts for about 30 minutes while it 'searches' for missed messages. Also, this phone is HORRIBLE for texting, there is a 2 second lag every time you hit a key thus making it very frustrating to navigate the menus, let alone type anything. Along with the lag, the phone's menus are awkward compared to other phones I've used, and the phone cannot seem to even handle connecting to ""My Account"" to add money/minutes/texts. Another thing I've noticed is that the alarm clock feature on the phone sucks, it's default setting doesn't even have a sound, no snooze, and the phone only rings for about 5 seconds before the alarm shuts off, and doesn't sound again.I've had a lot of experience with cell phones, and this is the WORST one I've ever used. I've always gotten the free phones with my cell phone plans, and even had one of those huge ancient Nokia TracPhones about 8 or 9 years ago and that was better than this.If you're going to buy a phone I'd recommend the LG Flare, it's only slightly more money miles better than this one. However, Virgin Mobile isn't the greatest service provider, they're customer service is horrible, and a month after I got the phone for my brother they raised their prices on texts and minutes.",0
"Phone Ok, Battery & Virgin Cust Service stink

Battery doesn't last 24 hours w/o charge. phone works, we just use it to make calls, no games, music or other extras, but the battery just drives me bonkers. and replacement batteries cost more than the phone. Virgins customer service is astoudingly bad. the website is so desperate to look hip and with it, that it is nearly unnavigatable. Calling them 4 different times has resulted in 2 positive contacts with helpful reps, 1 transfer,hold,transfer,hold,disconnect and 1 total stoner ""dude"" that hung up after listening to the problem.Giving up and getting a differnt phone",0
"battery sucks big time

I tried to upgrade my teen's ancient kyocera (so old you have to extend the external antenna!) to the Marbl. My teen rarely uses his phone, but it gets the job done and ""never"" needs charging. I charged the new Marbl and left it unused and closed overnight and in the morning the battery was low and the phone could not be used. I thought about exchanging the phone until I saw all the CNET reviews complaining about lousy battery life. I returned the Marbl and will wait till something better comes along.",0
"HAS SOME GREAT FEATURES...

First off, I love my Virgin Mobile. I like to have a mobile phone handy, as everybody does. But, the thing isn't glued to my ear...that's why I went with Virgin prepaid. I use it a few minutes a day to several minutes a week. I have phones at home and at work that I can use. Having said that, this Kyocera Marbl phone was supposed to be an upgrade (for me) and a replacement for the AudioVox 8610 that went bad after nearly 3 years. The good: nice features like speakerphone, easy texting, speed- and 1-touch dialing, and voice recognition make this a feature-packed phone for only $30 bucks. It's very compact and easy-on-the-pocket, with an internal antenna to boot. The bad: the battery takes several hours to charge, and can be depleted in only a few calls (with the 8610, battery usually charged in an hour, and would sometimes last several days). The Marbl has a nice look to it, but it's mostly all plastic, and the color screen doesn't have many pixels. The buttons are all very small. My chief complaint, though, is that when I flip it open to talk, when pressing it to the ear the screen goes out...not sure if this is a defect, but it happens every time. Simply flipping it open a millimeter or two beyond its fully-open position will knock out the screen, whether talking or just looking at the screen! Is this an energy-saving feature? I may exchange this phone for another if this proves to be defective. Or, I may upgrade to the Cyclops camera phone. I will update this review at a later time....***UPDATED***4/9/07Well, it turns out that the scenario I mentioned above was indeed a defect...it had a defective wiring that caused the screen to go out when fully flipped open. I was going to exchange it for another Marbl, but instead opted to upgrade to the Kyocera Cyclops!! My advice....UPGRADE!!",2
"Worst phone Worse Service ever

I purchased this phone with minutes on June 12. On June 21, I called Virgin Mobile because phone would not stay charged. Replacement phone received June 26. Activated replacement phone July 1, after 1 week, the exact same problem -- phone does NOT stay charged. Called Virgin Mobile again. Told me nothing wrong!! Box states standby charge = 9 days. Phone only stays charged 36 hours without use! Virgin Mobile NOT sympathetic, said nothing they can do, REFUSED to refund money for phone or minutes. Said we can only send you another replacement. Said it was ""normal"" to charge every night. I said ""false advertising?"" Virgin mobile: no comment. By the way, the service area for my location is fair to good. NO reason for battery draining all the time except its a piece of pure junk. Overall review is F- don't waste your time",0
"Not a great phone

Battery really dies quickly even though there aren't many features to the phone. Easy to use phone and I like it but must be charged daily. I love virgin mobile and bought the Wildcard and love it.",1
"The battery sucks - but the phone is decent

The battery life is as terrible as everyone has said, but the phone in and of itself has nice features and a solid feel in my hand (contrary to what other reviewers have said).I have used this phone for a month now and absolutely LOVE the voice dialing feature.Its a nice little phone - but if you don't have the opportunity or memmory to recharge it every night ... it is NOT for you.",2
"Too bad about the battery...

Everything the other reviewers say is true. The phone is ""basic"" but it does everything I need it to do (and more). Unfortunately, the battery life is pathetic. I thought I had a defective battery, but after reading the other reviews, the dismal battery performance appears to be par for the course. Guess I'll be looking for another phone.",1
"Battery kills this phone

I love Virgin's pricing and gladly canceled my Cingular/AT&T account when it was due for renewal. I opted for the Marbl based on what I thought were complete reviews. Somehow I missed the many, many complaints about battery life. It is awful. The phone will not stay charged for more than 24 hours, even when it's not in use. Other than that it's a nice, basic phone. But I can't live with that short a battery life so I'll use up my minutes and toss the phone. I'll switch to another carrier because I won't be wasting money on a Kyocera phone again.",0
"Great cell phone

A really nice cell phone with out all the extra goodies I'd never use. Alone with Virgin Moblies pay as you go plan, it only costs me $20.00 every 90 days and they will automatically charge you credit card so you don't even have to worry about missing a deadline. I love it.",4
"A fine flip phone and plan for people who need a cell phone for occassional use

The Kyocera Marbl is the third phone I've had in six years with VM.The Marbl phone is available for under $15 at the big box discount stores. The VM plan I'm on requires a minimum ""top up"" of $15 every three months. If you don't use up $15 of talk time in three months, it rolls over. (But in three months you need to ""top up"" again - regardless of how many minutes you have left.) Right now I have about $300 worth of minutes remaining - so you can see my phone doesn't get a lot of use.The Marbl looks good - it's thin, sleek and lightweight. The features, including screen savers and wallpaper are cartoonish and juvenile. However, I don't use it much and the price is right - I can cope.I was excited when I found VM was at last offering inexpensive flip phones with their plan. (There were always problems tossing the non-closing variety in my bag, since I'm not inclined to set the keyboard lock.)The biggest issue with the Marbl seems to be the battery life. I carry the phone, but rarely make calls. The battery on this brand new phone lasts about 5 days; of course, that time will decrease as the phone ages. But at these prices it's hard not to just think of this as a disposable phone.If I used a cell phone regularly it would certainly be worth investing in a more substantial phone with greater battery life.For an ultra cheap phone on an ultra cheap plan - it's not bad! If you want to have a cell phone, but rarely use it, this is a great deal.",3
"Just Good Enough No Better No Worse

Tracfone is giving these phones away free with Tracfone services of various sorts. Here are the positives and negatives:PositivesBattery holds a long charge when charged at home with the charger that comes with the phone.You can use it to make and receive calls although see negative limitations.Small size, relatively light weight, choice of ring tones and vibrate.You can hear well when you're in a quite place and even though I have a soft voice, other's seem to hear me well, too.NegativesClunkyYou can't hear well if you are using it in a loud place or in a car. The earphone.microphone in attempting to magnify your voice also magnifies all the sounds around you. In a restaurant or in a car this makes hearing even the ringing of other person's phone and their pick up difficult if not impossible. Having a conversation is out if there is a lot of noise.No alarm clock function, which I like to have on a phone.I really suggest researching this phone on the Internet before purchasing. Most Tracfones are pretty limited in functions and style but are reliable. I researched this and decided to go with it in spite of it's limitations and it works fine for me.",2
"Car charger for Nokia 6255i

This charger worked great, never had a problem with it. It lasted longer than my daughters phone (it was stolen). Well worth it, a great buy.",3
"Trace, A great little phone !

I ordered my samsung trace before reading the reviews here, and good thing also because I would have been scared off by some the comments posted. This is a great little phone! Yes, the buttons are tiny and you do have to use your fingernail somewhat to use the ""ok"" and direction buttons, but it is a small phone...use a stylus if it bothers you to use your fingernail.Another issue raised here was low volume and speakerphone quality...I am outside a lot and make calls from the sidewalk near traffic often and have never had a problem hearing or being heard while using the phone..speakerphone is a decent quality also...could be more adjustable, but what do you want for this price ??Here are the cons/wishes:I wish I could reconfigure the buttons...I would like to be able to push one button to activate the camera or recorder for example.I wish it had a flash for the 1.3 megapixel camera.but look at the pros:1.3 megapixel camerasmall candy bar sized (make sure you get a good, padded case)mp3 player (I currently use the 1GB micro SD, interchangeble)pretty sturdy design.Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase",3
"An excellent phone!

I went from a Motorola RAZR, to the T519. My main reason for ditching the RAZR were the following: It's slow when it comes to doing simple tasks in the menu, and the web browsing is painful. I also didn't enjoy the display on the RAZR.For the T519: PROs+ Excellent display+ The browser will attempt to display anything you throw at it, and generally accomplish.+ Quick operation when going through the menus, etc.+ Good call quality+ Very slim and stylish+ Built wellCONs:- The directional pad/""back button"" are in a bad location. Anyone with larger fingers will need to use their fingernails to hit the down arrow. YOU MUST play with a demo model before purchasing this phone. Some people are able to work around this, some not.- The camera quality isn't the greatest- The signal is a TINY bit weaker than my previous RAZROverall, I like the phone.",3
"Excellent appearance, but poor software design

Generally speaking, T519 is a nice functional phone with bluetooth, music player, and camera. The appearance is sharp too. However, it really lacks some basic features in software.1. NO VOICE DIAL SUPPORT. It is hard to imagine this is not in when it has been so popular for so long. Although I never used it before, it would be nice to have when using bluetooth headsets. It is awkward to require accessing the phone when calling from headsets.2. NO MENU SHORTCUT CUSTOMIZATION. This should be an easy feature to add. I never use t-zone. Why waste the right button there? And no other ways to customize the phone menu for the user. My previous Nokia 3220 is much better in this aspect.3. NO CLOCK DISPLAY IN STANDBY MODE. It is a surprise to see this feature being missed in T519. At least the same candy bar type Nokia 3220 has it.If Samsung can easily address these, T519 will really be an ideal phone, at least for me.",3
"Very thin and light

First off, I'm not much of power cell phone user. I tend to make calls very occasionally (once a day if at all).I have had the phone since October 2006. I bought it when my old clunky phone (Denso Touchpoint with Sprint) fell and broke. My main requirement was a thin and light phone that wouldn't make my pockets sag. At < 3 oz and rated the thinnest phone in the world, this phone more than satisfies the requirement. Its thinness, lightness, and good looks have gotten many a compliment!Call quality is very clear and I seldom have dropped calls. This is as much a property of the provider (T-Mobile) as it is of the phone. I have also used the phone for SMS and basic web browsing and checking email through T-Mobile's data plan (very reasonable at $5.99/mo unlimited which is the only reason why I even bother with data on the phone).The keys are sometimes hard to press, but not enough to really be a bother for me. The one that I have the most problem with is the navigation key in the middle.With respect to the data plan, most regular web pages do not load due to insufficient memory in the device. However, things like checking gmail and stock quotes, and reading news works just fine.The speakerphone works pretty well. I often use that when I'm driving and it's worked OK so far -- have to raise my voice a bit.The phone has an average-quality 1.3 megapixel camera with zoom and brightness controls. To get acceptable quality, the camera and the subject have to be very, very still. So it's not something that I use often, but then again, I don't know I would care about this feature in any phone.The phone updates the date and time automatically on power up. It has a slot for accepting micro-SD and it supports bluetooth. I haven't used either of these features yet. It doesn't have voice recognition, but neither did my old phone, so it's not a feature that I miss.Battery life is poor, but that is to be expected with such a tiny battery coupled with a large, bright LCD display. I have to charge it nearly every day, but I do use it a lot for checking email.",3
"great technology, terrible design

This is a pretty hot-looking phone, thin, elegant, with great features. I especially like the ability to import mp3 clips as ringtones. No more paying money for ringtones! It's almost a little too thin, though, as it can be hard to pick up off the counter because there's nothing to grab onto. The menu system is a disaster. It takes about 8 clicks to do anything, there's very little ability to customize, and worst of all, you can only see two numbers at a time when browsing the phone book. Can you imagine that? It's as though they had all these features they were trying to pack in, but didn't think at all about what it's like actually to use the phone. I'm crossing my fingers for a software update. It makes me appreciate my old Sony-Ericsson T610. That was a smart phone.",2
"Good Phone a major fault

I upgraded to the T519 and am satisfied enough with the good things to keep it. My BIG problem with this phone is using it outdoors in sunlight. Even with the display brightness at its highest setting, it cannot be seen. All functions of the phone are useless if they cannot be viewed on the display.",3
"not perfect, but what phone is

lots of small annoyances with this phone, but if you're mostly interested in something thin that won't bulge in your pocket, the problems are all tolerable. i'm happy with mine.the best and worst things about it:best:- thin, light- looks great- sturdy enough, screen is hardly scratched after 6 months of useworst:- menus not customizable, some basic functions burried- battery life so-so (at most 3 days of regular use)- sound quality is worse than the good ol' nokias- buttons too sleek - good luck trying to hit 'OK' with your thumb",3
"Quite nice...

For being the thinnest phone on the market, this phone is EXCELLENT. Yes, there are a few drawbacks, but nothing compared to the great parts of this phone. I'll address some of these drawbacks and give possible solutionFirst, the small buttons for navigation. Yes, they are SMALL, which does sorta suck. But, even though I have somewhat long fingernails and yes, I do have chubby fingers, I'm still able to push the buttons with my fingers. How do you ask can I navigate well?? Well, you have to know where the point where your bone most protrudes through your finger. maybe this is getting a bit technical, but if you know where that point of closest contact is, you can navigate actually quite easily. If you feel the pad under your thumb, you can just feel your way and when you push, you'll hit exactly where you need to. It probably helps that I play piano so i can do that. Like i said, I have fat stubbly fingers, so anyone can do it.As for volume, it does suck. Its not bad, but I've called friends in a club that have phones where they can actually hear me about the techno. I would not be able to even hear anything on my phone if I were in a club. I suggest getting a good blue tooth for the phone.As for mp3, that is dumb. You can't even enjoy mp3 music on this little thing. Anyway, its a phone, you aren't buying it for mp3 crap anyway. Compare this phone with that blackberry stuff. its pretty close to those phones also. You can message people through the phone by calling specific people with IM's or you can send messages through yahoo, aim, msn. Its pretty cool.Plus a bunch of other features combined with the fact that it is super thin!",3
"SGH-T519 features excellent

I have had this phone for about 2 weeks. Although some reviews say the photos arent that good, this is true only in low light/indoors. Good quality in daylight. Bluetooth works great, I was able to transfer data (after conversion) from my Nokia 6610 backup to the Samsung phone. MP3's play well. Using the keyboard was a bit of a challenge, but I got the hang of it. The two cons I find are (1) Speakerphone is soft and (2) No handstrap attachment point.",3
"Fragile!

Pretty much everything about the various features of this phone have been debated in the reviews so I'll skip that. However, one thing that should be noted is that this phone is way too fragile. I recently dropped the phone off my desk, a height of not even 4 feet and the screen is utterly destroyed. I'm about to go attempt to somehow either get my money back on my phone or get it repaired. However, if a company is willing to make a phone that cheap, I have a feeling that they probably save money on customer service as well.",1
"Great Phone for the Price.

I bought 2 of these phones. One for me and the other for my husband. We wanted a new phone with T Mobile service, so this phone seemed like a great buy.Its really surpassed my expectations because of the features it has is way ahead of our 4 year old phones from Nextel. My only gripe with the phone is the volume of the phone when it rings. I have missed some calls because I could not hear the ringer. However, a plus is that the phone is very light-weight. My husband doesn't notice it in his pocket and it doesn't add noticeable weight to my purse.We are very pleased.",3
"NO BLUETOOTH MP3 LISTENING--PER SAMSUNG!

I got this phone thinking that I could go buy a bluetooth stereo headset and use it for voice calls as well as listening to MP3 music--wrong! Yes, you can use a Bluetooth stereo headset for voice calls, but you can NOT listen to MP3 music through your Bluetooth stereo headset. Not good news--I though that I had misread the description here incorrectly, but I actually got a T-Mobile Tech Support person to call Samsung directly and she confirmed it....So yes, you can listen to MP3s over the tinny little speaker in the phone or through the tinny little speaker on the MONO headset that is included with the phone--but not through a Bluetooth stereo headset... So why bother with this phone if you are like me and want to listen to your tunes in stereo and through a Bluetooth headset?",1
"Excellent Phone

This phone is seriously the best I've owned. I've tried a Motorola and a Sony Ericsson, and this one outclasses them by far.First of all, it's a great looking phone, as thin as the RAZR opened up (yes it is!).Voice quality is great(although max volume could be just a little bit higher) and reception is excellent. I get 3 bars in places where I used to get none.Also, it has most useful features I need.Overall, a very highly recommended phone.",4
"decent phone, but definitely room for improvements

having this phone for 12 daysthe good features:------------------[1.] sleek phone, light weight, good overall size[2.] good picture quality from cell phone's camera,[3.] memory expansion slot(haven't used this feature yet)and mp3 player(haven't used this feature yet)[4.] cell phone signal reception and talk sound quality is ok in my area[5.] bluetooth wireless(havent used this feature yet)[6.] good screen size[7.] battery lasts good amount of time[8.] build/assembly quality is decent[9.] instant messengers(haven't used this feature yet)the desired to be better features:----------------------------------[1.] my biggest problem: other person's voice sound too low to my likingeven set to largest volume setting, talk volume is too low. this applies to both ear piece and hands free speaker phone. i also tried external plug in headphones, no help.interestingly its ringtone music definitely sound louder than talk volume. i think the talk volume problem can be fixed by a software(firmware) update, if samsung and tmobile choose to do something about it.i called tmobile customer service, and asked to speak to a tech support. i explained my problem and observations, but the tech support person didn't seem to get my point. in the end, i was reminded that i have 14 days trial period.[2.] cell phone's user menu(user interface) need improvements.the user menu is not intuitive to use and unrefined. although this cell phone has good screen size, it often don't show much info/content on the things that u want to see. some menu items are confusing, like it seems there are 4 phone pin/passwords. some features take many steps to navigate to, like setting alarm.a better user interface(UI) will definitely improve user experiences. among my suggestions are1. provide five or six UI different themes, currently there is none choice, that define sets of icons, colors, fonts, frames, menu trees, and sizes.2. more default ringtones, currently there is none choice[3.] cell phone lacks data cable to connect to computerthis data cable connects from a proprietary connector on cell phone to usb connector on computer.(most computers have usb) (and why dont cell phone use standard mini usb connector?) while this cell phone boasts IM, MP3, Contacts, Calendar, Video, Pictures, and memory expansion features, it doesnt come with a data cable to transfer data.how stupid is that. it's causing inconvinience and irritation. at this time, tmobile is selling a data kit for $60, which include the data cable and software(but this is readily downloadable from samsung website). this is not cost effective for cell phone customer.other thoughts:---------------while this cell phone's camera has decent picture quality, it's no replacement for your good digital camera.while this phone offers many features to be customized, it's really another way of putting it: most default features are stripped to minimum, and anything a customer want to do, it's steered toward paid-for-services. (to be fair, all cell phone companies are going in this direction.)some important gotchas are not included in user manual document, like:what's the memory expansion capacity??? (kind of open question)what's bluetooth wireless limitation?can't use it to listen to mp3, dohIt plays mp3, really?it only supports bitrates up to 192kbps. (128kbps, 192kbps, 256k, and 320kbps are all common mp3 encoding formats.) it's 50% handicappedthis cell phone is GSM quad band, worldwide compatible. cool!!??but it only can be used with tmobile. go feature, which cell phone company has worldwide coverage? unlike CDMA network, GSM allows change of SIM card(it stores specific cell phone carrier info, etc) without changing your physical phone, to quickly connect into local communication network. it's 100% handicapped.Conclusion:-----------It's an ok BASIC phone. If samsung and tmobile fix the speaker volume problem, It'll be a near excellent BASIC phone. It has potential to be a much better phone if given positively MORE support from samsung and tmobile.",2
"Great Phone, but T-Mobile has crippled some features

This phone is great for talking and makes a great MP3 player when you get a micro-sd card to go with it. light, small, good sound, good battery life... etc.T-Mobile has however crippled some of the functionality that make this phone look really apealing:1) No full screen video.2) No ringtones or wallpapers off the microSD card - files must be copied to phone.3) No 3rd Party Apps4) No JAVA app connectivity to the internet - thus killing lots of options.5) No JAVA Serial support6) Codes for usual samsung features (JAVA Serial, etc) do not work7) The only highlight color for the display is pink - unchangeable.8) No changing softkeys in standby mode - unchangeable from ""Menu"" and ""t-zones"". This should be a simple option in the software as it usually is, t-mo took it out.9) Crippled pop3/imap support. bleh.10) Ringtones capped at 30s.Some people have complained about a file size limit on MP3s but I can listen to 22MB MP3 podcasts from the memory card on mine. The caveat with MP3s is that they must be 192kbps or smaller in quality.(bitrate)You will be satisfied with this phone if you want a phone and mp3 player with a half decent camera, but heavy customizers should look elsewhere (Samsung X820).",3
"Fun, flashy little phone

Great little phone - it's tiny and flashy. The call quality is good, but the ringer is kind of quiet even when turned all the way up. I miss a lot of calls when I'm in a noisy place. The camera is decent - not great, but perfectly adequate. Screen is bright and big and easy to see except in very bright sunlight. The navigation is generally easy and intuitive although there are a few things that don't make sense.The reason I got this phone in particular is because you can save any mp3 as a ring tone - no more buying ring tones! You have to edit the mp3 first however as a whole song is too long. Just do a search for mp3 editing software - there's lots of free options out there. I find that a 20 to 30 second snip works best as a ringtone.Overall a fun little phone. Everywhere I go people pick it up and marvel at how small it is!",4
"Samsung T519 Fragile

The phone is sleek, indeed. I do like it. You can put it in your pocket or a suit pocket, and nothing shows. Very comfortable to carry around. Buttons are too close together and volume does sound low. Battery life is somewhat good. Make sure that you have a charger in your car, work and home. They are cheap to come by, so why not? The phone is fragile. I got mad at the phone for dropping a call, and I flexed it lightly. The phone snapped in half. It still worked. I taped it up and used it. I did end up bying a bad phone on ebay to replace the casing. If you go that route, make sure that the keyboard works. When the phone snaps, that is the only cable that gets broken. So you could get a decent looking, bad phone with a bad display and as long as the keyboard is good, you can replace it.Overall, I am satisfied with it.",3
"I love this phone.

I am in love with this phone. Sure it has a few minor flaws, but overall I am so satisfied. I have been a samsung user since I started up with Tmobile about 4 years ago. This is now my 4th phone and my favorite. After my third samsung I switched to motoralla and hated it, so I went online and paid for the upgrade for this phone. It's slim and nice looking. It has an excellent big screen that you can set pictures to that you have taken. It also has a pretty good camera. The speaker phone is pretty loud, but the volume is kind of quiet. The slots to charge the phone and for the memory card are just plastic so they can break easily but I've had this phone for over 9 months and have not broken them yet. It's a thin phone so it's easy to drop and lose, but I just bought a great silicone skin cover that fits perfectly so it will help with the dropping of it. It's a nice phone so just be careful with it. I love it.",4
"Frustrated buyer

Stop playing marketing games that force me to dig so deep to find a simple price for the Samsung T519. By all means, stop feeding potential buyers trash like: ""the price is too low to show""! I refuse to buy from anyone that plays such games. If you want to sell the item, give the price and other needed information up front so that potential buyers can make an informed decision.",2
"Really a good choice from t-mobile

Samsung Trace is really a good phone packed with all the desired features into a super-slim design. The phone looks awsome as well as the super thin and light body makes it a perfect choice for me. I would recommend anyone who wants to buy a cany-bar phone as it is the best choice amongst the phones i've used. Also the menus and functions are user-friendly like any Nokia phone, and the fit and finish of the phone is exceptionally good.",4
"Slimmest, Stylish Phone (with some usability issues)

A first look at this phone and you will be tempted to buy one! But remember, there is a variety of phones to choose from in this category. That is why I think it is worthwhile to go through T519's features and then only make a buying decision.In my opinion, following are the Goods and Bads of this phoneThe Goods:-The thinnest and lightest (2.5 ounces) phone I have ever come across.-Quad band (operates on 850 MHz,900 MHz,1800 MHz and 1900 MHz)Internationally useful-Good reception and sound quality.-Bluetooth Wirelsss capable.-80 MB internal memory. Micro SD Memory Slot, if you wish to store your data/music on a memory card and then carry/use it along wherever you carry your phone.-1.3 megapixel camera that can take photos and does VIDEO RECORDING.-Camera has a variety of pixel modes you could save your image in.Zoom feature is decent enough.-Music Player that supports MP3, WMA, and ACC file types.-Supports high speed data transfer (internet) using EDGE technology.-Voice recorder.-Speakerphone-Good amount of talk time (5.5 to 6 hrs).-Voice messaging and picture messaging.-Conference Calling (talk to two people at the same time).-Very attractive look and finish (Champagne Color).-T-Mobile MyFaves capable.The Bads:-Navigation keys are placed very awkwardly and very close to each other.I had to use my finger nails to press the correct key. YOU MUST TEST AND SEE IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH ITS NAVIGATION KEYS.-The volume is relatively low. Various published consumer reviews including a CNET review, confirm this. So make sure its volume meets your expectactions.-No voice activated dialing. I was surprised not to find this feature in a hi-tech phone of this kind.-Its a tall candy bar phone. If you are used to small flip phones, this style may not appeal to you.Overall it is a good phone except the navigation keys and the absence of voice activated dialing. One can live without voice activated dialing but the navigation keys can be a hassle each and every time you operate the phone.",3
"Very thin, almost too thin

I have been with T-mobile for 3 years now, and have been very pleased with their service. My previous phone was an older model flip phone, the Samsung E105. I have been very impressed with that phone. My review of the t519 is based on only 5 days of usage, so keep that in mind.Positives:- Nice, sleek looking phone- Very nice, bright screen- Extremely light phone, hardly noticeable in my pocket- Battery life seems very good- Reception in my area is good, no dropped calls in the 5 days of usage- MP3 player- Expandable memory (Micro-SD memory Card slot)Negatives- Akward to hold, seems almost too thin, feels like holding a credit card.- No way to customize the 4-way directional button- Camera button not very reponsive, takes multiple presses to activate the camera- Can't check time without 'waking up' the phone (this is one feature I miss from my clamshell phone, but if you are used to candy bar phones, probably not a big issue)- No stero headphones included, only single earbud. I really haven't had an opportunity to hear how good this little phone sounds because I only have the mono earbud.- Speaker phone feature is not very good. My wife said that I sound like I'm in a swimming pool when I talk to her on speaker phone.- Volume could use a little more of a boost for the loudest settingI have not tried the bluetooth, so can't comment on that. All in all, I think I will return this phone and pick up a different one. The main reason being that I prefer clamshell phones to candy bar ones. This may be the phone for you if you prefer the candy bar type.",2
"Catches eyes and turns heads, but needs fingernails

1) Keypad - I have decent sized fingers, but don't have trouble with the pad as a lot of users do. It is fairly small though, and the buttons are only slightly raised, which can make touch dialing a bit of a pain for some. The OK button in the directional nav IS fully flush, but I have had no problems with this personally.2)Input/Output - Here's the deal with this phone, and why you need fingernails. The cover to the charger/headphone jack is remarkably difficult to open on the side of the phone. I have the 'Church Key' on my keychain for many electronic devices, which is a tiny paperclip for reset button pushing. On this? I use that to push into the little lip for the charger cover so I can pull it open. The downside of this I/O port is this - Samsung made an MP3 player phone with a proprietary port design. You cannot use your own headphones with this phone, at least not that I have found. You must have a custom headset that uses the jack design, assuming you can pry the bay open to plug it in. Thumbs down on that, Samsung.3) Screen Quality and Camera - The camera is much what I'd expect from a run of the mill snapshot feature in a phone. It has average quality, but did exceptional in outdoor sunlight when I snapped a few quick shots. Also, it has many goofy options some people might like. You can change contrast/brightness/flip the image viewfinder. Also, there are simple filters like sepia, greyscale, solarize, and a few others. A picture frame option is in the phone, with some preloaded options there. Overall, nifty. It's a cellphone camera though, so you get it sort of as an afterthought rather than defining feature. As for the screen itself, the thing is gorgeous and scratch resistant enough to have survived without a single scrape in a pocketful of change and keys on more than one occasion. That portion will not disappoint.4) Sound Quality/Dropped calls - I have yet to have a dropped call on this phone. It's rare that I'm even at half signal while driving through the mountains, where friends' phones give out near the foothills. The sound quality is very nice on receiving and sending, according to several folks who noticed I sounded much clearer on my new phone. As for the MP3 quality, the integrated speaker is actually stereo and sounds fairly good for a small speaker. It does have a metallic touch to it, particularly on high notes and white noise, where MP3s are typically a bit sharp anyway. But again, this is a tiny speaker that can really pump out some volume. Beware a ringer on high!5)Connectivity/Storage - You can shove a MicroSD in here! Sure, that's all well and good, and very useful, but you can't actually use media files from the SD storage. They have to be copied out into the phone memory to access them. This, it is worth noting, will prevent uninformed users from linking to their SD card if they get it, then removing it only to mess up all of their ringers and media that's suddenly no longer available. But even so, it's kind of a pain to have to copy out a file from the SD to the phone if you want to use it then clear it to make space for the next. Bluetooth is a dream on this phone, I have to say. A few clicks, and you're up and running. It even has dumbed down security options to make it really accessible for the average user. Nice.6) Menus/Customization - This phone suffers here. Quite a bit. You can't reassign hot keys on your directional pad, menus are cramped and short on features. Settings are few to come by, and you can't do one simple, highly desirous thing. There are no theme changes for the menus. It's T-mobile's grey pink and white for you all the way. Yuck! This is not the phone for people who like to have a device that works exactly how they want as far as shortcut keys and options.Overall Impression - I really do like this phone. It's hot, thin, light, and makes people stare. It is, plain and simple, a sexy phone. The average user will love it because they just want to make calls, text, and play a game here and there, or take goofy pictures of their friends to set as caller pics. It's great for all this stuff. Battery life is good, it sounds good, it looks good. However. Samsung - Add more customizable menu and shortcut options. Dump this proprietary charging and headphone jack. You have a winner on your hands after that.",3
"Early observations with t519 Trace

Early Negatives:1) Bluetooth can only send stuff to the phone's memory, which is only some 15-20MB, and then files need to be moved on the phone to the memory card. Thus, transferring takes forever. This can be solved with SD card reader though (get one on eBay for $10 including shipping).2) Customization is extremely limited:a. Music can only be used for ringtones if on phone memory, not card memoryb. Cant set txt message ringer to anything but the 5 sounds that come with the phonec. Cant customer home screen shortcuts (i.e. cant set up arrow to go to call logs, left to messages, etc)d. Cant customize any views (phonebook view to show more data and fewer names at once or vice versa, etc)3) there are no ""modes"" or ""profiles;"" in other words, you can have silent mode on or off, but other than that, you have to go into the phone's settings, sound settings, incoming call settings just to change from ring to vibe-then-ring4) phone cannot vibe and ring, only vibe then ring5) ringer and earpiece volume should be louder6) music player is extremely limited in functionality. Cant even FF/Rewind in a song. Cant do anything else while listening to music. If call or message interrupts music, song can not resume (can only start over). Navigation will be difficult with 1GB of music since there is no organization of music; rather you can create folders (which do not arrange in any order other than the order in which you created them) and everything is just as it was added, listed by filename (but not sorted by filename). The view when you are browsing is also annoying because, like all other screens, it is not customizable, and you can only see some three files at once. Again not good when working with 1GB of music.7) proprietary headphone jack. this seems to be a common condition among mp3 player phones. the included headset can be used for music and calls, but it is a single earbud and not very comfortable. quality not great. better headphones apparently not even offered yet8) numeric keypad is somewhat difficult to use, especially with one hand or in a no-look situationEarly Positives:1) the volume on the music player, both in the single earbud and on the speakerphone-speaker, are very good. Sound quality also has been good.2) the phone is slimmer than any I've ever seen! It's so sleek that someone actually called it ""sexy"" on Saturday. In fact I think she did so twice.3) clarity on calls has been really good so far4) phone charges from zero to full in some 2 hoursI know the negatives seem to outweigh the positives above, but I am actually happy with the phone overall. I just think it's more important to know the negatives about a prospective purchase. But please note that I would NEVER recommend this to someone as an iPod (or other MP3 player) replacement. The music player software is vacuous; I still carry my big ol' iPod whenever I actually want to listen to music.I think the general story is you surrender some otherwise-expected functionality (especially with the music player) in return for the very desirable form. You don't even notice this thing in your pocket.",3
"Sleek, if fragile; won't play with iSync; lots of thingies but few good ones

Yes, this phone is sleek. The buttons are hardly raised, and the ports on either side (for charger/earpiece and memory card, respectively) are covered by thin strips of plastic held on by some sort of elastic material. If you carefully look at these, however, they seem easily broken! Be careful lest you snap them off. Other reviewers have raved about the form factor, but personally I find this phone TOO slim! I feel I can't get a good grip on it while I'm holding it next to my ear, and I am quite afraid I'll drop it into one of the sewer or subway grates that pepper the sidewalks of New York - or worse, an elevator shaft! (A friend of mine did this with a flip phone!) Suggestions to buy a protective case should not be taken lightly.Battery life: I pulled the new phone out of the box, charged it fully, then used it normally (about 10 calls a day, some Music Player usage, Bluetooth on for 1/2 hour, mostly standby). I got a low battery warning less than 60 hours later. It died in another 12 hours of standby. Not very impressive at all, although it might take a couple of cycles of full charges and discharges to reach normalcy.Update: After a week of full charge/discharge cycles, the battery life has not improved at all. With normal usage, I get at most 72 hours out of a discharge. I can imagine someone using this phone to make more phone calls would experience an even shorter battery life. Thumbs down!Mac users beware! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SYNC YOUR CONTACTS OR CALENDAR ITEMS. Just because it has ""Bluetooth"" does not mean it's compatible with iSync. As of this writing, no Samsung phone is compatible with iSync. This is due to Samsung's refusal to support the open-source transfer standard iSync uses (instead of a proprietary one), and not Apple's fault. OS X's built-in file transfer app will function just fine, but the phone does not give you access to the all-important contacts and organizer files, so tricks that work on other Samsung phones (like vCard splitting your Address Book items and transferring to the phone manually) DO NOT WORK ON THE T519. Be prepared to spend several hours importing your phonebook manually, or try saving to your SIM card from your old phone and retrieving contacts that way. Forget about using the organizer, it's trash, and mostly useless if you're used to the visual luxury of iCal to enter your appointments then syncing to your mobile.On the menu: although some essentials are truly buried (O alarm clock, where art thou? hint: menu-6-5-1), nearly every single menu item has a reference number! So, for example, by pressing Menu-9-5-1 you can quickly turn on or off Bluetooth from the main screen. This is similar to the old Nokia phones, whose easy-to-use interface I have long admired. The new-text-message and silent-mode features are also available at one click from the main screen (L and # keys). An annoyance: the dedicated T-Zones button on the main screen, although it's an issue with many T-Mobile exclusive phones, is still a user nightmare. It can't be changed to something more useful (in fact, no menu items can be changed), and clicking it loads the browser app, (which can take a few seconds to dismiss), taking you straightaway to T-Mobile's bill-gouging downloads center. Stupid.On the MP3 player: this seems like a late addition to the T519's software. It's feature-poor, and the phone itself gives you very few options for playback. Furthermore, you can use the phone for playback, but that's all it will do until you close the player app: messaging and playback, for instance, are mutually exclusive. And there's no headphone jack! Forget about plugging in your favorite Grado Labs or Sennheiser cans, you are forced to go with the included earpiece, meant for phone calls - and what a P.O.S. this thing is. It's one-eared (and thus, mono, obvs.), and the quality is terribly poor. Are you thinking of buying this phone for the player? Better you didn't. (Also, Samsung customer service could not name any compatible bluetooth headphones, and if you want more than a couple songs on the device, you need to purchase a memory card.) This is not to say it doesn't work well as a phone! But an iPod it's not.In sum, the T519 is a sleek little phone that should have been great but isn't. As with other Samsung phones, the presence of Bluetooth connectivity is misleading for Mac users, who are unable to use it with iSync. The Organizer and Music Player apps are feature-poor, but if you just want a phone, this is less of an issue. Menu complexity is not necessarily a problem if you take the time to learn numeric shortcuts for the things you use often, and a few oft-used items are one click away by default.To the reviewer who complained about the pink menu highlighting: this might be a T-Mobile branding issue rather than a gender-bias issue.",2
"Super thin and super handy

When considering a new phone I wanted it to be as thin as possible. I didn't really care about the features, I just wanted it thin and light. The t519 fits those requirements perfectly.It does a great job with the core features that are expected on a phone these days. Nothing too fancy, but all the basics in a really great thin packaged that is reasonably priced. I carry my phone in my front pocket or in the inside pocket of a jacket. That's why I love this thin phone so much. If you just love the Josey Wales cell phone slinger look, why bother with this phone? Don't be a dork with a phone on your hip cowboy, get this phone and slip it in your pocket or purse.Call quality is pretty darn good and there is a good range of volume adjustment on the ear piece which I really like.I'm not a cell phone power user so the battery life seems great to me.The camera says it's 1.3Mega Pixels but who cares, the lens is not that great so the pictures are, well, what you'd expect from a phone. Not great, not horrible. The display however is quite nice, except in the sun of course. Sure the keys are small and some reviewers do not like the 4 position rocker switch due to its small size. I think it works just fine for normal opposable thumbs.The speaker phone is quite nice and the ability to enhance the onboard memory with a microSD card is really great. The phone plays music but you'll need an optional adapter to listen in stereo. It's no iPod but having some songs to tide you over in a pinch is cool.The menus are much improved from the 2yr old Samsung I upgraded to, yet they are familiar and clear. You can do things like multi-select making the chore of deleting a bunch of things all at once easier.Basically this is what I expect from a $100 phone (price after rebates) but the thin size has exceeded my expectations. It's so nice to not feel or see the phone in my pocket. T-mobile has great customer service and has been my favorite cell carrier so far, and I've tried them all.",4
"Much nicer than the Slvr L7

PROS:-Thin, sleek design-1.3 Megapixel Camera (with filters)-MicroSD card slot (for MP3s and such)-1000 Contact List-Bright vivid screen (262k colors)-Bluetooth-Speakerphone-EDGE Technology-Good world phone-GSM Phone (can be unlocked to any carrier)-80MB integrated memory-Fast menus (could be better, but fast)-Very affordable-Good battery life (around 6 hours)CONS:-No voice dialing-Buttons are too flat, hard to navigate with center button flush-Too much button, not enough screen-Low volume-Camera take so-so pictures-Hard to see screen in direct sunlightBOTTOM LINE: A great phone for young people. Sleek design makes this very portable and cool. Although the volume was kind of low, many other features this phone has make it something to seriously consider, especially at the current price point.",3
"Not Good for people who talk too much!

I bought this candy a month ago and i got say that i really like it! The one & only negative comment about it is the Battery! (The most important thing on a cell phone) If you talk alot then this phone is not for you unless you would carry another battery with you.",3
"Amazing phone.

I bought this phone right after Thanksgiving, and as of yet I have no real complaints with it. This phone is great. It looks nice, it feels good in the hand, all the features are great. I was worried about buying a thin phone with a large screen, as I was afraid the screen would scratch or break. As of yet it is completely fine and I do not have a case for it (I'll get one soon). I have yet to have any dropped-call or reception problems. I only have minor critiques for it.Pros:1.) Very thin and sleek, takes no room in my pocket2.) Amazing screen/picture quality3.) Great features and extras (music player, bluetooth, 1.3 mp camera, removable memory card)4.) Great battery life/talk time - I thought the screen would drain the battery, but it lasts a very long time. I don't think I could drain the battery in a day if I tried. On a charged battery I can send texts all day, take a bunch of pics and sort them, have a 3 hour conversation and not worry about the battery dying.Cons:1.) I wish the volume could be further increased. When I am talking in a crowded or loud area it can be difficult to hear - even on the hands-free. I can usually make things out though.2.) The charger and the hands-free set use the same port. You can't charge and use your hands-free at the same time.3.) The arrow pad is small and can be difficult to operate, especially if you are trying to do 2 things at once. It is nearly impossible to use with gloves.4.) Some of the navigation menus are confounding.5.) You cannot silence the camera. You have multiple shutter sound options, but you can't turn off the sound.The critiques are minor and not enough to detract away from the overall quality of the phone. This is, by far, the best phone I have owned and actually one of the best phones I have seen.",4
"Great phone for the price

I just received this phone and switched carriers to T-mobile. At first the coverage in my area with t-mobile would've been close to having no reception, but once I turned the phone on, I was surprised to have full receptiion! I am pleased with my purchase and it's something I would not normally purchase (I am used to flip phones) but the plan w/ t-mobile is better than most carriers and the phone is cool and sleek.Also, the transaction was smooth and I was able to transfer my current number to my new t-mobile service. I'll definitely purchase through Amazon (maybe T-mobile too, depending on how the serivce goes).",3
"WORST Phone ever HAD!

Let me WARN you. The battery life sucks. It usually last only 2 days and NO more than 3 days with less than 10 minutes talk / day. My other Nokia last 7+ days with the same usage.",0
"My Samsung SGH T519

I love this phone, it works GREAT. I haven't had any problems with it while i was taking. I find that the only problem is that it is to thin. I have a habbit of putting my phone in my back pocket, but once i sit down i think i will snap it in half, but I haven't yet. Other than that this phone is GREAT!!!!",3
"Phone Aimed At Women

I've had this phone for a few days, and it was immediately apparent that this phone is targeted towards women. This is not a bad thing, but something to be aware of.For instance, the menus are all highlighted with pink, and there is no way to change this. I've even spoken with customer service on this. To me, the pink is not such a huge deal as is the fact that I can't change it at all.Second, there are only four options for text message tones. While there are plenty of options for the ring tone, it's very odd to find that I can pick only four different tones for incoming text messages. All four options are, how should I say it, whimsical. Again, not in of itself a bad thing, but what really bothers me is that I can't change the text message tone to something I like.The camera isn't the best cellphone camera I've seen, even for a 1.3 megapixel camera.On the plus side, the screen is very bright and large, and I like the form factor.The lack of customizability of the colors and tones makes this phone a loser in my book. However, the pink and the available tones might not bother you enough to outright ignore this phone.",2
"bar phone user

Pros:* Samsung E105-sleek in design and lightweightCons:* too sleek design - unless you are looking at the phone, it is difficult to tell one number from the other. Makes texting difficult. The ""5"" has raised touch areas. But they are not raised enough to differentiate between any of the other keys. So, you can't use it as a touch guide.* arrow keys are not space far enough away from the OK area. It is easy to select ok instead of a direction. In fact, pressing the down button sometimes send you left for right* speakerphone is too low even when set at the highest volume* volume key on side of phone do not allow mute only lowest volume 1* screen font display is a hard to read font and outline style. Does not appear to be able to change this.* the menu screen is only in icon mode no option for listing* the alarm sound is as loud as when you last used the phone. there is no option to set it to a different volume level when it goes off* flimsy tab insets where the charger and additional memory cards go. slide open and close slots would have been better.No comments on the camera or music features. I don't use them.",1
"GREAT PHONE but......

...it could use some lite improvements.This is nothing new Samsung has been making cell phones for years and for some reason a lot of the customer complaints doesn't seem to be penetrating their newer models. Improvement is nothing new. A lot of the flaws that are found on this phone are available on other Samsung phones. Not huge flaws just minor tidbits that I like having on my cell phone. For what they were charging when this phone was initially released there should be no reason why it wasn't included. I give this phone a 3.5 stars not a 4. Now I got this phone for free because that's the current promotion with T-Mobile. So I decided 2 get it. I am going to be honest; I am a HARDCORE Samsung phone FREAK!!! I love Samsung phones & that's all I ever buy when I upgrade my phones. I currently have a new Samsung cell with Cingular & I love it. I got this one because it was calling my name & I just had 2 fiddle with it. I try different brands like LG & Motorola & they just don't compare to Samsung on any level and I just end up having 2 get rid of them. Now this phone is great but the way its setup upsets me. I think when it originally came out the going price was $150.00 with a new 1 year service contract. $150.00 is a lot for a phone with limited features. This phone is great since it was free & T-Mobile is famous for giving you a free international plug with their cell phones & a free ear piece which is great. No other carrier does that. Everyone seems to be complaining about the volume & 2 be quite honest I really don't have that big of an issue with it except that the volume max is a level 5. After all these years you would think Samsung for T-Mobile would take its customers advice and adjust it so that the capability of going 2 a level 10 is there. I live in New York City so the streets are always crowded with people and id like 2 know that I can adjust the volume so I can hear better during the rush hour mob scene. But as I stated it's not that bad, I can hear people perfectly clear. Once again after all these years it still doesn't offer Vibrate/Ring capability at the same time. I am starting to think that feature is not possible with GSM phones. Because my Samsung Cingular phones just cant do that. All the models I've had can never do that unless they are on the Verizon Wireless/Sprint PCS wireless service. I don't care for the MP3 player because I have my iPod. So having songs is not a concern, other then that I am pleased with my free product purchase. Below is a quick break down of my pros & cons.Pros:Being ENVIED when I walk down the street talking on this phoneStylish designMetallic Phone (Not Cheap Plastic)Ultra thin/Slim DesignBeautiful tint/color on the phone (Seems like a light type of goldish color)Great setupNice Camera (I wish there was a light included on the camera)Includes free ear piece (Samsung brand which is the best part)Kool 1 touch 2 access speakerphone but you can only utilize it once the call is connected (My current Samsung/Cingular doesn't have that problem)Cons:2 me they are minor cons, but I wish they were included in the phone functionality)Not enough wallpaper choicesUnable to change the easy access keysUnable to change the skin colorUnable to change the menu styleUnable to change the font/colorCamera has no flash light includedCamera is 1.3 Mega Pixel which is great but I wish it was 2.0 mega pixels like my other Samsung phoneVolume is fine, not as bad as everyone is making it seem (But I do wish the volume level was not restricted to only volume 5, as that is the highest it can go. My current Cingular Samsung can go to level 7)Great design, but since its ultra thin it makes it very fragile, so be careful.",3
"Nice looking... BUT Battery life is horrible!

I BOUGHT THIS PHONE AND IM THINKING ABOUT RETURNING IT. IT SAYS 5 HOUR TALK TIME BUT THATS DEFINITELY NOT SO. I HAVE TESTED IT FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND IT HOLDS ABOUT A GOOD 1 1/2 HOUR OF TALK TIME BEFORE HAVING TO BE RE-CHARGED. THE FEATURES ARE NICE FOR THIS PHONE AND CAN'T REALLY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PHONE NOT HAVING PROFILES, OR VIBE AND RING, OR A LONGER LASTING SNOOZE FOR THE ALARM, MORE STURDY FLAPS, THOSE ARE ALL FEATURES I WOULD LIKE THE PHONE TO HAVE BUT MOST OF ALL THE BATTERY LIFE IS A MAJOR CONCERN. IT DIED ON ME DURING THE DAY AND GAVE ME A SHORT NOTICE OF THE LOW BATTERY AND THEN COMPLETELY TURNED OFF A SHORT TIME AFTER THAT. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR LONG BATTERY LIFE THEN THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT THE RIGHT PHONE FOR YOU. HOPE THIS HELPS.",2
"Korean Quality

Background: I owned a Nokia 3595 before I purchased this phone. It is a nice good dependable phone that has great reception, loud ringtone, comfortable keyboard, and is hard to damage ( I work in a rough environment and this phone has taken all the beatings). It only lacked a big bright screen and long battery life.I was growing a little anxious to update my phone so I purchased the Samsung t519 based on online reviews and recommendations from the sales representative. That was a big mistake. About a quarter of the calls I make have terrible sound quality. Every so often I get a dropped call without notice, so I end up talking to myself which is frustrating The ringtone I selected doesn't play when a myFaves contact calls me. The system responsiveness is slower than my Nokia. The keypad is too small. The included headset is uncomfortable. The battery life was way worse than my Nokia. Overall it was a waste of my money. On the plus side it did have a bright screen, but that doesn't make up for its failures.I have a habit of smacking my Nokia on my desk when I get frustrated. It's a bad habit, but my Nokia could take the punishment. When I did it to this phone I broke it in half. Korean quality at its best. So I'm out some big money just because I wanted something nicer. My recommendation: get a cheap used Nokia and avoid this mess. I've reverted back to my Nokia. I've learned my lesson.Cell phone makers need to produce quality phones. Not phones with all the bells and whistles, but instead ones that are durable and can make calls with good reception. I don't need an mp3 player, fancy web browser, or sub par camera.",0
"Limited durability

I bought this item to use with a relatively tight leather belt case. Thinner areas in the case have now torn. It lasted two months with no tears. I probably will get a total of 8-10 months use out of this item. I will buy another one like it since I haven't been able to find an economical alternative. I do like the ""grip"" on this item and it does give me extra protection if I ever drop my treo.",2
"Not a 650 Case but it works

Looks like there are a lot of companies advertising Treo cases across multiple models that they are not designed for. This is NOT for the 650, it appears that it might be a 7xx series case. However, after slamming it, I have actually found it to be the best silicone case I've used to date! After popping it on and off about 30 times (was in the process of a new Treo case (actual phone case, not a case to go over it) it still fits like Day One. So, for the price it is well worth it. Not a single Treo user has noticed that it is for a 7xx series. If Amazon allowed it, I would move this to 4 stars for a 650 and five stars for a 7xx series Treo.",0
"DON'T BUY

Ugly and doesn't fit. Not work the time to put it on. Never used it.",0
"Glad I bought it!

I was unsure how I wanted to protect and carry my new Palm Treo. The belt holder I purchased from my mobile dealer is less than ideal and didn't hold my phone snugly. Plus, I was concerned my new phone would slip from my hands as well as the belt clip. The silicone case was an extremely inexpensive solution to both concerns. The phone now fits snugly in its case and I always have a good grip went using it without losing ANY functionality of the phone - which was another conern about using the cover that turned out to be unfounded. Highly recommended!",4
"As advertised

Product is exactly as described. It does a nice job of protecting the Treo. One main benefit is that it no longer slips out of my shirt pocket when I lean over. Easy access to all buttons.Delivery was quick.",3
"An OK product... but could use some improvements

When I finally received this product, it was exactly as described. I have a Palm Treo 700w from verizon. It fits in the case perfectly... but a little too perfectly. Its just tight enough it stays on but its just loose enough that it tends to slide from side to side. This makes it hard to maintain functionality of the palm device while in the case. I have had these cases for other devices (PDAs, Phones, iPods, etc..) but have always found them to be on the tighter side so that they don't do this. It can be a pain because I have to constantly readjust the case when I am talking on the phone because the speaker gets covered up.All in all.... if you are looking for a silicone case for your palm treo... this probably wouldn't be my first choice unless you are going for the lowest cost you can find.",1
"Fabulous deal

It is a custom fit to the treo, and is snug. It still fits inside of a holster. It allows access to all of the buttons and hookups while still keeping it protected. It does slightly impair typing, but the impediment isn't significant. For less than $1 I really don't think that it could be any better.",4
"Great

The item arrived very quickly and it works well so I am really happy I purchased a new battery rather than a whole new phone.",4
"Hi-Capacity Li-Ion Cellular Phone Battery for LG VX-6000 (LGLI-ACUM)

This has been the best product that I have purchased. It was brand new, the quality is excellent. Hats off!!!",4
"Works as expected and better

The Headset works as expected. Connecting to your phone is very simple. You Don't need to be a techi. Has very less static even at 30 foot with walls in between too. I am able to walk through out my house (which is great coz otherwise I don't have signal inside my house). And it works with my Bluetooth enabled Inspiron Laptop. I use it for calling in Skype and yahoo too.It is light and comfortable too.",4
"Nice Starting Point into Bluetooth

I bought this headset in August to complement my Nokia 6103. In the three months since, I've not had any issues, aside from the relatively short battery life. Talk time is reasonable, if you're not on the phone constantly. Calls come in clearly, the buttons are well-placed, and the visual/audible low battery indicators make managing the unit easier. The silicone prongs are very uncomfortable at first, but meld with the user after time. The included charger recharges the unit in less than 45 minutes, which is very convenient. The talk and standby times are on par with the written specs. It's a great value for the price, with basic functions; however, if you require more talk time, or more advanced capabilities, look for higher-end models.",4
"The most comfortable fitting unit.

I found this to be the most comfortable fitting unit I have ever used. The sound is clear and connects easily every time. I tend to try to buy Nokia branded accessories for the simple reason that their stuff is always somehow a notch above anything else you can find. However, may I say, do not lose the instructions because you probably won't remember how to pair it to a new phone! Now please excuse me while I go look for the instructions...",4
"better than all others

I own this Nokia HS-26W Bluetooth Headset now after owning 3 Motorola Bluetooth headsets ie the Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset. The Motorolas were very poor quality in every respect as well as very costly. Frustrated with my Motorola experience - I was in BestBuy and they had the Nokia available for $50 (compared to the $120 I paid at BestBuy for Motorola HS850). My experience with other Nokia devices has been stellar since the mid 90's so I said why not. Plus the price point was half that of Motorola. I purchased it and could not believe the quality, comfort, and battery life - it was superior to all others and the price point was hard to believe. At first I believed the look of the Nokia was slightly inferior to the Motorola but after using it I found it looks better than the Motorola ones because it has a sleek design versus bulbous design of others.",4
"Excellent for the $$

I've owned this for 2 days now, and am extremely pleased with it. After charging it for a few hours like the instructions said, I paired it without any problems at all with my Motorola PEBL, Motorola RAZR, Mac PowerBook (built-in bluetooth) and PC running Windows XP (bluetooth adapter). Instruction manuals say you can make up to 8 pairings. Each pairing only took seconds to detect, and paired successfully on the first try. I've tested calls with each pairing, and they came through excellent. On the computers, I used the headset to chat on Skype. Crystal clear even on Skype, on wireless broadband at home. On a T3 network, the connection is even better! Although the pairings took no time, the PC connection took 3 tries the next day. Somehow, my headset won't connect to the PC, but on the 3rd try, it succeeded.I had no problems with echos. I asked the people on the other end to let me know if they hear echos. I don't like turning the volume on my end all the way up, so I can't tell you what the loudest setting is like. But at the default volume, I was able to hear the conversation without a problem.It doesn't hurt my ears. It took me a few tries to figure out how to place it properly on my ear so that it is stable, and doesn't hurt me. (My first try was awful, and scrunched my ear up.) I also wear 3 earrings, and the headset doesn't bother my ear.Distance: At around 6-7 feet distance from my PEBL, the headset starts getting staticky. At around 5-6 feet distance from my PowerBook, the headset starts getting staticky too. However, this does not pose a problem for me. It might be problematic for people who want to leave their phones in one place, and walk all over the house without having to carry the phone.Excellent product for price I paid! Strongly recommend for now. If my headset breaks or the quality starts deteriorating in an unreasonable time, e.g. within 1 year, I will update. Given the price I paid, and the bad reviews that this headset has had which almost put me off this headset, I am extremely pleased and give it 5 stars.",3
"Nokia HS-26W

4/7/07 Update: The headset died this week. I don't use it much at all because of the issues below. But it won't react to the charger. I tried reseting it like the manual suggests. And no lights will come on it now - it seems to be completely dead. Nokia warranty will replace it with another model, but the other model doesn't look as nice. But a working headset is better than no headset!2/27/07 The other reviews were so great that it persuaded me to buy this headset. At first I was amazed - even had it under my helmet while skiing and had one great hands free experience while zipping down the slope. But I'm finding while I'm in quieter situations that all of my callers tell me there is an echo. I'm wondering if the microphone is so sensitive that it picks up the sound coming from the earbud (which also has a strong solid sound)?? Also, I've had quite a crackly sound on over 50% of the calls. I have an LG phone (Verizon Chocolate Flip). I've actually thought I should just return this, but haven't simply because I'm lazy and think it is too late now. I'm also imagining I'm doing something wrong, but can't imagine what. I need to experiment more with turning the volume down to see if I can eliminate the echo.",2
"It's not compatible with my new phone....

I really like this headset, although it's not compatible with my new phone (LGCU500). If you have a Nokia, it's great. The music plays in your ear just like the phone when a call comes in. It has great distance. I could actually be in another room talking and it works just fine. I can't say that for Motorola.The battery life is good, also. It's a great price for a great product, I just wish it worked with my new phone......",3
"Amazing!

I purchased the Nokia bluetooth headset couple of months back and its been a fantastic purchase for me.Sound quality is amazing..very clear and loud. My friends do not even notice when I answer calls thru it...microphone is awesome.Its very easy to use ...no need for any manual and fits easily on both ears.Great Buy!",3
"Good economical buy

this headset works well, but the battery life doesnn't seem real long. I have to charge it every other day. but if you don't want to buy an expensive bluetooth, it's worth it. Good sound quality, and works for a good distance from your phone!",2
"A headset for 3 months

I bought this headset for my Nokia 6230 and it worked as expected for 3 months. Then one of the legs that support the headset to my ear broke. It didn't broke completely, only lost it's capacity to hold the headset firmly to my ear and now I'm afraid to use it because it can fall from my ear very easily.",2
"Best ipod accessory

I have purchased ipod accessories that I end up not using, but this Tetran Headphone Cable Winder is the BEST. It is so cute and works GREAT. You need to get one. They come in all colors.",4
"Tres mignonne! VERY cute!

I bought this since I loved the design and the concept and I just got it delivered. I LOVE it! It can fit both the headphones and the jack and hooks on like a keychain! The cables NEVER unwind either! If your thinking about getting one GET IT!",4
"What!?

Why is this little piece of plastic almost $40? Is this a mistake. I'm sure it's cute and everything, but that's ridiculous!",0
"Good Replacement Battery

The battery seems to hold a charge much better than the original. It's a little bulkier, but not enough to be a problem. The extended case matches my graphite RAZR perfectly.",3
"Not happy!

When I ordered this battery, it was for the battery ONLY. The description did NOT say that a battery cover was included.And that's exactly what I got - a battery that of course did not fit my phone, as my original phone cover was too small. Now that I read the reviews and am looking at the description of the ad, I feel even more cheated because I wasn't told about the cover. I gave the battery away, hoping that the person I gave it too will be able to use it on their phone.I didn't even bother to contact the vendor - I chalked my $13.00 (including shipping) to lesson learned on my part.",0
"Good price cover doesn't fit well

Quick service and good price. We will see how the battery holds up. The back cover snaps firmly into place, but it is about 1/8"" short and the bottom tangs don't engage on my Alltel phone. Not a big deal since I keep the phone in a leather case. If the phone was not in a case, I would be a little concerned about the bottom of the cover catching on something and getting pulled off.",3
"jsut great

the razor is a prety crappy phone, but after having this i am able to live wtih it. it have taken my battery life from one day to around 5. this is after i have had it for around 2 months. it is well worth the price.",3
"less then one star

only get this product if you don't care that the paint peeled off with the plastic wrapper.",0
"Battery life much improved

My old Motorola battery was giving me about 20 minutes of talk time and a day of standby. Since switching to this one, my battery life is far, far better (maybe even better than when the OEM battery was new), and I didn't have to pay the $50 (!) my provider wanted to charge for a new battery. Recommended. It does make the phone a bit bulkier, and the back plastic covering is of cheaper quality than the original, but that's a small price to pay for a phone that actually works again.",3
"Motorola big battery

This is the battery all phones should have. It even came with the bigger cover. It will last for a week without charging. Even if I place or receive a lot of calls it will still last most of the week.The battery is bigger but still fits in my pocket.",4
"Made my worthless phone worthy

I was getting sick of charging my phone everyday or having it just turn off during a long conversation. With this new battery i bought, the first time i charged it, it lasted a week. I was amazed. It was a big difference from the standard battery. Sure it makes it a little bulkier, but the Razr is so small to begin with, its still smaller than most phones even with the extended battery. I am not sure if they make custom cases for the Razr with this extended battery, but i just keep it in my pocket(away from my car keys) and that is the safest place it can be.",4
"Entended battery fro RAZR

Great deal. Less than a standard replacement battery from your local retailer. Phone can go literally weeks without charging! Totally un-RAZR like.",4
"Great Transaction.

Smooth transaction, the product arrives the date established and in excellent conditions. Haven't been tested enough yet, but seems to be ok as of today. Thanks.",3
"1100 mAh, not 1400 as advertised

Title says it all! I expected to receive the advertised 1400 mAh battery, but the one shipped is labeled 1100 mAh. Two attempts to communicate with the seller, PCMICROSTORE, were left unanswered, leading me to conclude that they know they are misrepresenting this item.Battery is still slightly better than the original 800 mAh unit which came with the phone but NOT the worth the trouble or cost.",1
"What a difference...

I've had my Razr v3c for about 18 months and the original battery was shot. It was only holding a charge for about 25 minutes at a time. So, I purchased this extended battery. I can go about 4-5 days without charging it now and I can get several hour-long conversations in between charges along with many shorter calls. The battery extends out past where the old one used too, but it actually makes it easier to hold on to and I don't really notice it anymore. Best $15 I've spent in a long time.",4
"Works great with Sprint V3m

This is a must if you use your razor a lot. I got this battery for my hubby and it gets him through the day. This is pretty good considering that he has a 2GB memory card of music. (He has his display set to turn off after 60 seconds of inactivity to conserve power.)",4
"Motorola V3C Extended Battery (1400 mah) from PC Micro Store

My old cell phone battery was not lasting more than two phone calls of two minutes each. Received the extended battery and charged it as directed in the cell phone. Wow great extended use. It has been on continuously for two days. I do not call or receive more than three calls a day, and they only last a couple of minutes, but the best thing is that I do not have to charge the phone every five hours. I recommend this battery, it is 1400 mah (the old battery was 640 mah) and it is from PC Micro Store. It came with the larger back cover and fits the V3C perfectly. The price was very low compared to buying from Verizon.",4
"Motorola RAZR Extended Battery

Does not extend the battery as much as I would like (at least 5 or 6 hours would be nice), but it is a lot better than the standard (poor quality) battery issued with the RAZR. With the extended battery, you'll have about 4 and a half hours of straight talk time before it dies. This is obviously diminished if you make multiple phone calls in that period or if you send or receive any text messages.",3
"Battery cover is very poor quality

only had this battery on for one day, the battery itself seemed to last a little longer, but the extended cover comes off very easily, without pressing the release button. It is a very cheap plastic, poorly made cover. I will have to spend extra $$$ for a better cover.",1
"Needs better battery cover!

I've been using this item for a couple weeks now. The battery works just fine. But the cover is nowhere near the quality of the phone's original cover. I keep the phone in my pocket with keys and change, and the replacement cover is getting chips in it along the top edge, something I've *never* had with any cell phone (and I always buy the extended capacity battery).The latch on the cover is also poor -- it's difficult to remove the cover from the phone. I'm guessing it will require ""assistance"" to come off. It could be worse -- the cover could be loose, but at least it fits the phone correctly.I bought this item because of various negative reviews of other betteries. With this item, the battery is not the problem.",2
"Extended Battery Not happy with purchase

I looked carefully before I purchased this battery. It still works but sometimes I see a message that the phone does not recognize this battery ""Unauthorized Charger"" and sometimes it overheats while charging.I do not know how to address this with the store I purchased this from.",0
"Only 1100mAh

This product is not what it seems. The vendor ships 1100mAh batteries in place of the advertised 1400mAh version.",0
"extended battery life worth the bulk

compatible with my motorola razr v3m as promised. my phone used to get about 1.5 hours of talk time, even when brand new. i got this battery because the original one died, but i wish i had gotten it sooner- i now never have to plug in my phone in the middle of the day, and sometimes i even skip a day. it's a little bulky, but you get used to it, and it's well worth the benefit.",4
"super satisfied

I am extremely pleased with my purchase, the service was great, the delivery was prompt, the price was fantastic. I got such a great deal I went back and purchased another days later and found everything to be just as satisfying as the first purchase!THANK YOU!!!",4
"Best Price on the Net

Shipping was good but the best part was the price. Extended battery for $6 you cant even find a regular battery for this price...At first i thought it was to good a price to be true. But sure enough it was!",4
"Long-lasting battery

Product came on time but expected it a little earliersince the email notice stated it shipped out 5 days earlier.The cellphone battery and case fits perfect on my son'sRAZR V3C. Color did not match 100% but was 90% close.The cellphone battery lasts a very long time compared to his previousbattery which would only last 3-4 hours.After using it for a whole day, about 100 text messages with openingand closing the clamshell cellphone design,the battery bar only dropped one bar.So I think he could have easily used it for 4 days with textingand without recharge.",4
"Nice replacement battery

The battery is an excellent replacement for the existing Razr V3c battery. The 1400mAh version is thicker than the original so after the new cover is added, it creates a small step on the back of the phone. The cover matches the color of my Razr and fits perfectly. With moderate use, I now can go nearly 3 days on a single charge.",4
"I'm happy with it

I'am happy with this battery. I don't need to charge my phone for 4 days. But my phone looks funny now (battery is thiker then phone).",3
"Razr Battery

The battery arrived very quickly, the battery door was easy to install, and after a 2-hour charge, everything worked perfectly. I am very satisfied.",4
"battery is great!

This long lasting battery is great. I can listen to my music my entire commute and still have enough battery juice to talk all night. One of the tabs on the plastic cover broke the 1st day and I ended up having to order the extended metal cover which is great too.",3
"Not worth 7 dollars

I purchased this battery 2 weeks ago. It is worthless. I charged the battery for 8 hours before the first use and it lasted less than a day. I will try to return it. Do not buy this. Pay a little more money and get one that is worth it.",0
"undead

Wow, what a difference. The standard Razr battery was a always a dud. This extended life lasts three days with lots of talk talk. And the slight bulge with the required case cover is not so obtrusive, unless you are a sleek slim appearance nutcase. It's well worth the extra trim.... Thanks!!!",4
"Great upgrade

I was experiencing horrible results with the original battery. I could only get about 20 minutes of usage out of the charged battery before. My phone was hooked up to the charger at home or in the car all of the time.Now, after buying the new battery, I charge it about once a week. Outside of ruining the sleek appearance of the phone, this battery will improve the operation of the phone by 1000%",4
"Definitely Worth It

I wanted to wait a few months before submitting a review in order to determine how the battery works after time---it seems they ALL work just fine in the beginning but after a while just lose any staying power. I don't use my phone all that much...maybe 30 minutes a day plus 10-15 text messages. The phone will last just shy of 3 days before going into beep mode. That's a vast improvement over the original. Yes, the cover is flimsy but if you put it on carefully, it stays put. Once on, there's no need to take it off.Worth the price for sure.",3
"Motorola RAZR V3c V3m Lithium-Ion Extended Replacement Battery

Although this battery will work just fine with the Motorola RAZR V3m cellphone, it is a little bit wider than the original battery that came with the phone when I purchased it. This particular battery is for the Motorola RAZR V3c as indicated on the package it came in. Therefore, the wider case is needed to install this battery properly with the V3m cellphone, because the case for the V3m will not accommodate the width of this battery. So before purchasing this battery for your Motorola RAZR V3m make sure you can tolerate having an extra wide case. It might be worth having such a case since the original battery for the V3m is going for $49.99 on sprint.com. And the battery will last you a couple days or more without having to charge which is a plus!",2
"Lasts almost two weeks on standby

I had two wait two weeks to write a review. That's because I was not going to post nonsense, I wanted to see how long the battery would REALLY last. After 13 days of mostly standby (56 minutes talking) it switched from 1/2 charge to 1/4 charge. I gave up and charged it to full again.Because the Razr is so thin, the thicker battery merely makes it as thick as my old phone. It didn't bother me.I strongly recommend using a silicone rubber phone cover, however, they do not survive multiple re-instalations.Motorola Razr V3c V3m Lithium-ion Extended Replacement Battery 3.7v with Titanium Gray Extended Battery Case Cover (Not Compatible GSM Cingular and T-mobile)",4
"Great battery upgrade for the price!

I gave this 5 stars mainly due to the price versus going to a cellular store who sold me the phone and would charge more than 5x for the name brand. This 'off' brand battery does everything the Motorolla branded battery and cover would do but at a considerably small fraction of the price.No longer am I having to look for a charger after making two 5 minutes calls with the stock battery. In fact I could easily skip a night or two without even recharging.The only downside to the extended size is it does not fit my case very well but that is a phone design problem not so much the extended battery's problem.",4
"Greatly increases battery life

First of all I think my original Razr battery was dying. I could not hold more than a day standby charge and maybe less than an hour talk time.Nonetheless this battery was phenomenal on the first charge. I must have lasted 5 days with talk time in between. While the subsequent charges have not been as long, it still is a phenomenal difference between before. Now even with a bluetooth headset, I can enjoy conversations without getting low battery warnings.Asthetically it is slightly bulkier because it is quite a bit larger than the original battery. But it doesn't change the look of the phone too much aside from extending the depth.Warning though that the battery case door included is VERY flimsy. I broke the tabs when I originally got the battery because I didn't get the case in flush when installing. It was difficult to remove and thus snapped the tabs off. Amazon was great in sending me a new one free of charge. As always excellent customer service!",3
"Piece of garbage= No Service from Amazon or Vendor

Did not fit my phone from Cinti Bell...ad made mention not compatable with Cingular or T Mobile...contacted Amazon and Vendor for refund multiple times and were ignored...by the time I would spend $ to send back, it would have been a wash..gave battery away to someone else who had same problem..",0
"Razr V3C extended life battery

It works great. The performance might be better than was advertised. In a perfect world it would be the same thickness as the original, but that's probably a technical impossibility at this time. The package came with a new back for the phone that accommodates the extra size. It appears to be twice the thickness of the original battery. Bottom-line I would buy this battery again.",3
"I received 1100mAh compared to 1400mAh advertised

If you own a RAZR v3c that has the original thin battery in it, this (non Motorola) branded battery works very well. It makes the RAZR usable again. Up to 3 and a half to 4 days standby time. I'm happy that I purchased this extended size / life battery. I received 1100mAh compared to 1400mAh advertised. The cover is also non branded, thin, and requires an extra thumb nail to open and close properly, but matches well (chips easily). A good value at around $11 or $12 w/shipping.",3
"V3 extended battery

Fast shipping, so far battery seems to be very good. I was totally confused as to who to order from so I said let me try this one, the price was very good. It turned out to be a very good value.",4
"false advertising

Advertised as a 1400mAh battery. Received 1100 mAh battery. Was told the 1400 was a typo in the discription. Not Happy!!!",0
"razor extended life battery

The extended life battery works as advertised. Now I don't have to recharge my cell phone every day. The battery lasts for about 5 days on a full charge.",3
"Meets and exceeds expectations.

I've had this battery for about a month now, and am very pleased.This battery replaced the 2 year old original battery which was only giving me about a day or so of life after a full charge, much less after a few calls.The new battery only needs charged once every 9-10 days with an average of 30 minutes talk time each day. On top of the great performance, the price was very, very low. I had expected to pay much more before I started shopping for a battery.I definitely recommend this battery.",4
"Met all expectations

The extended battery is everything I expected. Although a bit thicker than the orignal one, it is barely noticeble and well worth the extra thickness considering you don't have to be constantly charging your phone. A full charge holds between 1-2 days...that's a lot more than I can say about the original battery. I got an exact color match too.",4
"excellent product

I purchased an extended battery being tired of having to charge my phone up every night. This battery lasts 4 to 5 days. I recieved my purchase in less than the time they promised. This was worth every penny plus double. I would do business with these people again for sure.",4
"Worth it!

I have a RAZR V3c from Verizon and my battery wasn't staying charged for even 3 hours so I decided to try this extended battery. It was cheap so I thought ""why not?"" I was skeptical since it's not made by Motorola but so far so good! I've only had it for a little over a week but I'd have to say it was definitely worth the price I paid for it (not expensive!) Depending on how much I use it (I text a lot) it can stay charged for 3+ days without me having to plug it in! Like I said, I haven't had it very long so I'm not sure how long the battery will last, but so far I'm very happy with it. The only thing I would change is the cover. It's very cheaply made and I'm scared that if I drop my phone, the cover will definitely crack. It's not nearly the quality of the original. It does make the phone fatter and heavier. Oh ya...and I plugged my phone in overnight before I used it with the new battery, and the next morning my phone was a little screwed up (the time was completely wrong and my volume buttons were messed up) but I restarted my phone and it's worked fine ever since. I'm very happy with my purchase and will update my review if there are any changes.",3
"If you don't mind a little junk in the trunk...

then this battery is perfect for you. It does make the slim RAZR phone a bit thicker in the back, but def worth not having to recharge the phone every day. THe charge lasts about 4 days with average use for me. When I first started using it though it seemed the phone was malfunctioning a lot (turning off and screen becoming pixelated) but that seems to have cleared up. Very happy with the product- and it was pretty cheap too!",3
"Happy with the battery.

I had my original battery for 18 months, and it would barely last me 1 day with normal use. With this extended life battery, my phone lasts 5 days before needing a charge! And I speak about an hour a day. I'm happy with the product, even though it now makes my RAZR look fat. Remember, this is a thicker battery than the original.",4
"Terrible service...

First of all... the description said that it would fit my Razr phone and that is the reason why I bought this battery. I get the battery in the mail and the battery fits but the cover, not even close. I sent it back with a letter asking to send me different one that would fit or if they could refund me my money. This was over a month ago, I haven't heard back at all...",0
"Awsome Buy

The battery lasts for days without recharging. The cover fits perfect and the colors is perfect. I am very pleased.",4
"Motorola RAZR V3c extended battery

I am very pleased with this product. Has greatly increased my time between charges. I am very happy with my purchase.",4
"Motorola RAZR V3c V3m Lithium-Ion Extended Replacement Battery

This battery does not live up to its claims of extended life. It added few, if any, extra hours of talk time or standby yet it says it is 2X the size of the OEM battery. What gives ?",0
"Works

But kinda defeats the purpose of having a slim style phone. Adds alot of bulk.",3
"Acceptable

This battery is not designed to fit like the original. It will not be flush with your phone. Battery life is comparable to original.",2
"Finally satisfied with RAZR

This battery hasfinally made my razr useable. I charge now only every 2 to 5 or even 6 nights. It is thicker, but this actually makes it more comfortable to hold, and the wt difference is not noticeable. I bought 2. One for wifes also and she loves it",4
"Great the first week

This battery was great the first couple of charges, but since then it doesn't seem to hold a charge as well. Still, for the price it was definitely worth it.",2
"Disappointed

Battery doesn't charge fully, last about 12-13 hours, then I need to plug it in.",1
"Great Product

I'm very impressed with this battery, I have had my phone off the charger for days and have only lost one bar, it's nice to finally have a battery I can count on when I need to make a call.",4
"Awesome replacement battery

Even though it didn't match the pink razor, this battery is great. It adds to the size of the phone, but the extended hours that you can use it make up for that.",3
"fast and cheap

Super low price and I got it within three days of ordering using ground shipping.",4
"works

lasts about twice as long maybe longer than standard battery sprint razr v3m... about 1 days use or like 3 hours or so talk time constant and still enough juice left for music.",4
"Works fine, cheap plastic cover

This battery works fine, though it does make your nice, thin, Razr much bulkier. My problem is with the cover. It felt very cheap when I got it, but I figure d it was just lighter. After using it for about 5 months, the ""titanium black"" finish has totally worn down to it's white plastic base. So it looks terrible, but works fine What a shame..",2
"Motorola razor extended lithium-ion battery

I am glad that I made this purchase because it has extended the operating time for my phone so that I do not always have to be tethered to a charger. I am pleased with my purchase but the only thing that I regret is that the shipping costs were $7.50 and that is the same expense that I paid for the battery! I believe the shipping expenses were a little too high. I think the shipping expenses should of been around three dollars.",4
"Good

Good, just be aware that the phone will no longer be flush as using this battery will make it double the thickness of the RAZR itself!",3
"Good Battery

Got this battery very quickly and I love it. I used to have to charge my battery every night. Now it lasts several days without a recharge. I thought I'd be bothered by the fact that it sticks out further and the phone isn't exactly flat anymore. But it really isn't a problem at all.",4
"Big difference...

This is a must if you use your razor a lot. I got this battery for myself and it gets me through the day.",4
"Motorola RAZR V3c V3m Lithium-Ion Extended Replacement Battery

The product is good it does the job. The shipping was very poor on this item. I think some people have rowed a boat from China in less time. But I must say in all fairness it is what I order and it was a GREAT!!! priceThank youAnthony",4
"Works great, little bulkier

I bought this one to replace the standard Lithium-Ion one that came with my V3m. After 2 years, it would only hold a charge for about a day. This battery works geat, it's actually 1480 mAh and the shipping was faster than I expected.The battery is thicker that the old one, probably about double the thickness. This is why they include a new battery door cover. Thus, it bulges out on the back side of the phone and is slightly heavier. I don't really notice it in my pocket or using it, but for some this may be an issue. I'm just glad my calls go through!",4
"Better to buy genuine part.

I've bought two aftermarket Razr batteries so far. One slightly extended(800mAh) one & this extended(1400mAh) one. I've had it for a week now. Charger gets pretty warm now while charging. If I charge every night I make it thru a whole day just fine. It might make it thru two days if I don't use the phone one of the days & nobody calls. I don't talk too much & would say I do only some texting. Battery goes from low(one bar on battery meter) to dead quickly & suddenly. Actually I never see one bar anymore. The screen is often going all white on me now too, that may or may not be related to the battery. Both Razrs I've owned did that at some point after the higher capacity aftermarket battery was installed. I'd advise anyone having problems to just replace the Razr before spending money on it. I qualify for a free phone now & am going to take advantage.",2
"Motorola V3 Battery

Worked very well. Came complete with back as advertised. Phone now lasts 3 days with use rather than 1. Easy to install.",4
"Meh

The first few times I used my phone after charging this battery, I was extremely disappointed--it barely lasted a day. It eventually started to retain more charge over time, but the battery life is still below average compared to other phones I've owned. If your battery life is complete crap, and you're looking to improve it, this will probably help a little. I eventually just decided to scrap my RAZR and go with something else, which was a better move for me.",2
"Works

Bought 2 of these because my original was starting to act up. (also bought a stand alone charger) Whereas my standard one could make maybe 1-15 minute call before beeping relentlessly ""low battery"" These however last for several 30 min - 1 1/2 hour calls before even losing 1 bar on the battery indicator. I would deffinately reccomend them.",4
"I am happy with this purchase

I got this battery as the replacement for the original one which at the end allowed me just to make one quick call until it was empty again. I am using it now since about a month and I am very pleased though I have to admit that I am only using my cell phone for about 15 min/day which highly likely is less than the average person may use it.As for added thickness in the back: It does not bother me while carrying it in my purse, but at times feels a bit bulky if you put it into the pockets of your pants. The provided lid fits perfect and stays in place even in the pocket.Most of all I appreciate not having to charge it every day.",4
"Fun way to do a not-so-fun job

I usually use my ipod when I'm on the move, so it was a big hassle untangling the headphone cords. The tetran makes it really easy to remember to keep the cords organized. If I need to break out the headphones in a hurry, it's very easy to plug in the end and ""yo-yo"" the tetran for quick deployment (and a little fun). You get some strange looks at first, but it is totally worth getting to save time and energy.",3
"Fun and Practical

This is a fun way to carry you earbuds when not in use. When I carry mine around in my computer bag, the cord can get tangled with all the other wires, cables, etc.Enter the Tetran! Wrap the cord around his spines -- stuff the earbuds in his mouth! The cord is neatly stowable and the Tetran is happy! Simple and elegant! Your friends and colleagues will marvel at how organized, yet fun, you can be.",3
"Be careful if considering this product

I read many very harsh reviews of this product but decided to take a chance and purchase it nonetheless. The product is not as bad as most people said it was (perhaps the latest release has some improvements) but still, the buyer should beware. Because there are so many makes and models of phones, compared with makes and models of PC's and cables, I can understand how it would be difficult to support this product. However Susteen can do better. When my product arrived, I could not register it or use it because the serial number they provided was wrong. After calling and emailing various people, I had to beg and plead the only human I was able to find and not transfer me, and she was able to give me a working serial number. Then I had the challenge of trying to make everything work. This was not easy. The documentation has some lapses in information, and unless you are very competent with supporting your PC, you will most likely want to give up and return the product at this point. I did however get it up and running using my own micro USB cable that came with my digital camera. Don't bother calling or writing for support. They simply don't respond. Never. The website has some useful support info, but not enough to cover the multitude of issues. I was never able to get the Palm synch feature working and was disappointed at the inability to use upload existing music for ringtones. However, I was able to use the software to manually enter info that would end up being the phone directory of my new Motorola Razr. Although the software was missing a few fields that the phone has, I esentially got the job done and the price I paid was worth not having to do the data entry on the phone itself.",1
"V3m

I bought this battery as a christmas present for my brother. He tells me it lasts more than double the battery life of the factory RaZr battery.",4
"Works as advertized

Pros - Very reasonable price. Extended battery life, much longer between recharges. Replacement cover has pretty good fit and good color match. Size and weight increase are reasonable.Cons - Replacement cover is plastic, would prefer aluminum.",3
"never got it

no comment i waited for this product for 2 months i never got it end up getting refund from the store i got charged for shipping and 15% for restocking I'll never use this store again",0
"Not convinced...

...that the life of this battery is any longer than that of the battery that came with the Razr.My husband purchased this battery but it was too bulky to fit in his holster, so he passed it along to me. The battery life continues to be unimpressive.",2
"A big improvement

My original battery that came with my Razr had problems from the beginning, and it got to the point where it would die after 1 short phone call. This is a great improvement over the original battery for the price. I've been using it for 5 days now and have not yet had to recharge (of course this is the 1st use...)--what a relief. I only give it 4 stars because this battery adds noticeable weight and bulk to the phone. Also, I couldn't find a red door to match my phone so it looks a little weird having this big extended silver door against the red phone. Wish Motorola would've made their batteries this good from the beginning.",3
"An awsome Battery

This battery fits in the same slot as the original for the Mot. Razor phone. The original battery lasted about one day before needing to be charged. This caused many missed calls.This battery lasts AT LEAST one week before needing to be recharged. I keep the original for use when this one is charging. Makes the phone far more useable as a primary phone.",4
"Razr extended life battery

All in all the battery is what you pay for. For me it worked great. didnt have to charge my battery for 3 days sometimes depending on how i used it. The only downfall in my opinion is the cover for it. It's very cheap, plastic of course, and the paint on it was rubbing off the first day i got it. but im not complaining cause it was only [...] bucks! and what a bargain for a good battery and a decent cover.",3
"Works great

Does make the phone thicker, but looks fine, and is arguably easier to hold. Additional thickness might annoy you if you keep it in your tight jeans pocket, but otherwise probably not. Battery life is great.",4
"Junk does not last

This is a cheap battery it lasted less time then my smaller battery but was much bigger. Just buy a normal battery not this junk and you will not need to have an extended battery cover or make the phone any bigger. I have had other extended batteries that work better and they are worth it but this one is not.",0
"good at first... average in the end

This battery lasted forever when I first got it. Now that I have had it for about a month it lasts for about a day with average usage. That is still better than how long the original battery lasted though. It's OK. Didn't match the reviews that said it was ""all that and a bag of chips.""",2
"Extended battery for Motorola Razr

Product was as described, arrived on time and in good condition. What more can you expect.",4
"Love it. I can keep my phone on for 5 days without a charge

I can talk for a long long time. I can even leave the phone on for up to 5 days without a single charge. it helps because i also got a 2GB micro SD card for my music, and i also use a HS850 Blue tooth headset which also sucks up a lot of battery. I love it. Great price as well. replacement back cover is plastic, but it dont matter.",4
"Review

This battery lasted 5 days using it constantly. That includes listening to lots of ring tones, and 3 hours of calls, and over 1000 texts.",4
"Great battery upgrade for the price!

I gave this 5 stars mainly due to the price versus going to a cellular store who sold me the phone and would charge more than 5x for the name brand. This 'off' brand battery does everything the Motorolla branded battery and cover would do but at a considerably small fraction of the price.No longer am I having to look for a charger after making two 5 minutes calls with the stock battery. In fact I could easily skip a night or two without even recharging.The only downside to the extended size is it does not fit my case very well but that is a phone design problem not so much the extended battery's problem.",4
"Great value

With twice the power of the original, this battery gives you plenty of talk time. I grew tired of charging my original battery almost every night. This battery gives me close to a week of use before needing recharging. The silver cover was an exact match for the phone. The price is the best around. Although it is a bit thicker and heavier than the original, its not that much of a detriment and well worth the power advantage. Especially if you are running a blue tooth or listening to MP3s.",4
"No go go for the Moto

I purchased this battery because the battery that came with my new phone would barely last 3 hours. This battery was supposed to be ""more powerful"" - however, beware of the fact that they do not state the talk time in the info anywhere online. The guys at the phone store couldn't even tell me. It is much thicker and heavier. I was not impressed. So I am returning it and the RAZR Moto phone. Why would they make a phone you can't use a head set and charge at the same time??!! Oy!",0
"Motorola Razr V3c replacement battery

very disappointed with this product. Motorola Razr V3c V3m Lithium-ion Silver Extended Replacement Battery 3.7v with Extended Battery Case Cover (Not Compatible GSM Cingular and T-mobile)did not work with the Motorola V3c phone.i now have lost my shipping money which i will be calling to get a refund on.now i'm not sure if i can trust Amazon for another purchase. you have lost my business",0
"Extented battery may not be up to spec.

I bought this battery to replace my regular battery on my Motorola RAZR V3m. I didn't notice any improved battery time since I still see only three bars left on the battery meter after two days, which is very close to my old battery. I almost alway recharge the battery every two days, so I haven't run down the battery yet. Maybe it will last longer even if the battery meter run into the last bar?",2
"Not what is advertised

First, the con side of this. The advertisement for this product is that it fits the Motorola RAZR V3c V3m phones. I have a V3m phone and the tabs on the cover do not match up with the slots on the phone. The product cover has a single tab just off center, and my V3m has slots for 2 tabs - one on each side. The next thing is that the battery advertised is not what you get. The advertisement says it is a 1400mAh battery. What arrived is a 1300mAh battery. Not a huge difference, but a difference nonetheless. Shipping was fair - about what is expected from an Amazon market store. There was the usual delay from Amazon receiving the order, then passing it along to the market store, and them finally processing the order (side note: I really don't like that Amazon works this way now - nothing ever ships quickly anymore).On the pro side, the return of the item went well and painless. The full refund showed up on my credit card within about 10 days from when I shipped the product back.",1
"Works great

Keeps the cord clutter to a minimum in my car, and does exactly what it's supposed to. What more could you ask?",4
"love it

love it, have several of them and they work great...no clutter everything stays neat and tidy may need to purchase more",4
"Perfect for your car

I have a center console with a USB port. So much nicer to be able to retract this under the arm rest rather than having cord flailing all over the car.",4
"Doen't connect with iPhone using most shell cases

I was very disappointed that the head/tip of this cable is too wide to fit through the opening of most shells - while it looks similar in size to a standard OEM/Apple tip, it's not an is about one-quarter of an inch wider and thus doesn't connect to the charge port on the bottom of an iPhone 4. Very poor design on Belkin's part.",1
"Only retractable iPad cable that worked for me

I charge my iPad on my nightstand next to my bed. I already have a 6 foot usb extension going from the outlet to the nightstand. I tried a few other retractable cables, but I guess the USB extension was already too long and they would not charge the iPad. This is the only one that the iPad reports ""charging"" while plugged in. I've had good experiences with Belkin products and this is no exception.",4
"Cheap, and I'm not talking about the price.

I am unsatisfied with this product. It did not come in official packaging, merely a tiny ziplock bag. The ends that connect to the iPhone and laptop looked dirty. I was told I would be given a new product, not something used. You are better off paying a couple extra dollars at Walmart where you can be sure that your product will be new and unused.",2
"does not work for iphone

I got this item because it was advertised as being compatible for the iphone. IT ISNT! It works on my ipod just fine but thats not why I bought it, I needed a charger cable for my iphone in the car. Then, to add insult to injury, after I posted my seller review, the seller contacts me asking me to change my review, which states the item is not compatible with the iphone 4. In exchange for taking it down they will refund the shipping costs. Why should I take it down, so you can lie to other consumers? Don't think soGet this charger for your ipod but DO NOT GET FOR IPHONE 4.",1
"Decent Quality. Too Big

Quality of cable appears good. While the connector is contoured like the stock iPhone connector, it is too fat to fit through the Otterbox case on my 3GS. I'll be looking elsewhere as taking the phone out of the case isn't an option.",2
"Too fat for Elago stands

Workmanship is good (as is with most Belkin products) and love the minimal OEM packaging. The clasp means that it is hard to pull out by mistake. But, it is fatter than a standard 30 pin connector, which means that it doesn't fit Elago P2 nor M2 stands. Probably doesn't fit some cases. My solution was to get out the Dremel tool and grind it down. Worked somewhat, but not great - won't fit through the cable guide hole on the back of the stands. So, am ordering a few ""2 x 3Ft BLACK USB Charging Cable"" instead.",3
"Why Is Does Not Work Well?

I finally figured out why it does not work well with all iphones. My iphone has a protection jacket around it. With the jacket the opening slot to charge works well with the apple iphone charger because it is thin so it can just slide in; while the Belkin covering is thicker so the metal connection cannot make it all the way in, so it cannot click and stay solidly connected. So beware",0
"Very disappointed

Very cheaply made. Stopped working almost immediately.I would not recommend this to anyone.Inexpensive is one thing cheap garbage is another.",0
"Nice

Compact, portable, retractable and not as bulky as regular cords, this is the main reason why I like this product.",4
"Great product. Zero problems

You have to be gentle with retractable cables, but the product is great. Zero problems over the months I've been using it.",4
"Decent

Does what it is supposed to do. Nothing more nothing less.Unfortunately after about two months of use, although the retraction mechanism is still working fine, the wire itself has become kinked and is does not lay straight when pulled out. Also the connection between the wire and 30-pin connector has begun to break and will most likely stop working after a few more weeks.Three stars because its cheap, and does what it says its supposed to do. Can't complain though, worse has happened to more expensive and seemingly better made cables in a shorter time.",2
"Garbage; will NOT charge my iPhone 4S!

I love retractable cables so I was psyched when this cable arrived today. Unfortunately it will not recharge my iPhone 4s, despite connecting it from multiple power sources (iMac, external battery, wall outlet, etc). I'm surprised given that it's a Belkin product too.",0
"Wire frayed after only a week.

Great concept, not too sturdy a product. If the wire didn't get frayed and make me unsure of the safety of continued use, I'd enjoy it much more than I did.",2
"Good solid phone

Bought this phone about a month back because it came free after rebate. Have been very pleased with the features. The battery life is not as great as the reviews on cnet.com but it lasts 3-4 days before needing a recharge. Would suggest getting a cover for the phone if it is important to keep the surface scratch free. It is annoying that I cannot charge and listen to music at the same time as the MP3 player does seem to gulp down battery time. Bluetooth also has the same issue but it works as advertised.",4
"Motorola KRZR K1 Phone

Reviewing the Motorola KRZR K1 model i would say- it is perfect! Just only thing to step down from 5 stars is strenth of vibration signal. Maybe, it can be managed, so then - just never mind. But if vibration mode is the main one you actually use, simply be prepared for missing calls in your jeans-pocket. :)",3
"Cingular and Krzr Phone

My last phone was the Razor. The Krzr is significantly clearer. More volume is aavailable also. The phone is at the high end of the scale in size and convenience. I would recomend this phone to anyone. Cingular has been my phone company for two contracts and I find no fault with them.Kelly McClanahan",3
"KRAZR is cool product

Great looks, easy to use. Surprised at the quality of pictures it takes. Works very well with H700 Bluetooth. A little taken aback by how solid and heavy it feels. It doesn't feel like a cheap phone. It feels very high quality.",4
"Nice, But Need Improvement!!!

Overall, it is above average phone. I would say 3.5. It has nice screen, which is easy to browse thru. With bluetooth, you can connect to other devices and share your files. The speaker is not very clear. A stereo headphone is recommended for MP3 player. There is static at the other end when connected to a bluetooth headset. The phone does not have voice calling (this is a feature every bluetooth enabled phone should have!!!) I got drop call sometimes, but this is Cingular. It's expected.",3
"Great Phone!

This is my first Motorola; I had a Samsung which had poor voice quality. So far the Krzr sounds good. The slim sleek body does attract a lot of smudges. And there are no music controls on the exterior of the phone. The keys are difficult to work with at times. The menus and interface are not catorgized very well. It took me a while to figure out how to turn down the touch key volume. A lot of functions are buried. You also have to remove the battery cover to get to the MicroSD card.I did like the capabilities. 2.0 megapixal camera is nice and the mp3 function sound is ok. It will sink with your outlook calender and contacts (with additional cable) and has Hotmail, Yahoo and Bellsouth email capabilities. Plays and records videos.They never quite make it clear what is in the box. So here is a list.-Motorola KRZR K1-AC Adapter-Sim Card-User ManualI bought the ""Motorola Phone Tools"" which comes with software and a USB cable to sink and upload music and files. I would recommend getting it. The USB will even charge the phone.",3
"Do Not Purchase

OK, so here's the deal. Yeah it's fast downloading on the 3g network, and the screen has a nice display. The picture phone is cool and once you figure out the menues and how to access all of the features, it's a handy, sleak phone with a OK battery life. However, scrolling through the menus has a delay from when you push the button, to when the scrolling actually takes place. Very annoying. For instance, I want to turn the ringer volume down from 7 to zero. I push the ringer down button 7 times. After about the 5th click, I then see the ringer volume meter start to decend. Same with the phone book. Dont get me started on Text Messaging. I'll be 4 letters in before it will try and catch up on the display. Everytime I use the phone, delay, delay, delay. Then, sometimes (confirmed by several other users), the phone reception signal bars turn gray and the phone says ""for emergency calls only."" You have to power off and reboot for it to work. The phone itself is cheap. The LCD screen on the front cracked by a MINIMAL tap on it. Also, I have never removed the casing to access the battery and one day it just fell off and wouldn't stay on. Let me tell you I have been so careful with this phone and it has never been dropped or mishandeled. The volume is also not that loud, but the speak",1
"consider other options

We bought this phone for our son, within a week the outside screen busted. The main complaint is that samsung will not stand behind the product. We were asked to send $95.00 before they would even look at it. Or put it on our credit card, then maybe they could fix it or not, those were his exact words. We hung up and decided we will never buy anymore Samsung products. My niece has a nokia and they replaced hers for free and even paid all shipping. Think twice before buying this one.",0
"Samsung Ignores Warranty - won't replace lost Battery Cover

After 5 months, the battery cover fell off and was lost. No idea where or how.Samsung won't replace the part, despite their 1 yr warranty for ""defects in materials and workmanship.""They simply do not have the part in inventory - and the battery slips out easily, without the cover.The web shows that Samsung has a similar attitude for other products - stereo, tv, etc. They ignore their warranty, and stonewall the consumer.",1
"Great Buy

i love this phone, I've had it for about 3 months now, and it's really great. The speed of the internet on it is wonderful, and as a matter of fact i'm using it right now to connect to the internet on my PC. the sound quality is awesome through the built in stereo speakers, and the call quality is great too. this is one great product. Also i use my Yahoo Music Unlimited To Go with this phone works great! while the online videos aren't full screen when you change to landscape, the movies I've downloaded onto my phone ARE full screen when changed to wide screen.",4
"Makes a good first impression, but...

I've had this phone for about five months now, and thus far:Pros:-Awesome display, bright, high-res-Fast (for a phone) internet connection-Compared to most other phones, this has a great camera-Nice, sturdy buttons-Personally, I get a huge kick out of the MP3 player touch buttons on the frontCons:-Relatively slim, but still pretty heavy and bulky-Ring volume is fine if you're alone in your room, but ambient noise tends to drown it out pretty quickly-BIGGEST CON and the main reason I'm getting a new phone: The battery life started out okay (maybe three days on a charge), but in the past month has completely DIED. If the phone isn't charged every single night, it won't last (I give it 36 hours, maximum, for a single charge). My dad has the exact same phone, and the same thing happened to his.",2
"an awesome phone!

The Samsung A707 SYNC Blue Phone is the right phone for all ages! What I really love about it is its awesome camera, beautiful resolution, loud sound quality, and many convenient buttons that serve as shortcuts. However, it does get scratched easily so I suggest having a case to protect your phone.All in all, the Samsung is a phone made to please!",4
"SO far--SO good

So, far I am happy with this phone. Though it did arrive three weeks after purchasing it from Amazon. Even after I pressed two day delivery.I guess they had to wait to get the ok from Cingular. The phone works well, has long battery life, good camera for a phone (2MP), and a MP3 player. It is so easy to download songs from your computer. All you need is a USB cable, sold separately. You can hear the music with or without headphones. I also bought a 512 memory card to hold music and photos. I bought the plastic snap-on case with the gems on it to protect it from scratching and getting fingerprints. It is a fingerprint magnet. I have only had it for about three weeks, but so far, so good.",3
"Good phone, a few issues

I've had two of these, the first being black and the second being blue. I like this phone but I'm afraid there are a few too many issues with it for me to consider a 3rd one. Here are the two biggest problems I've encountered:1) Durability. I dropped the first one a lot and it actually lasted quite a while and only started to malfunction gradually, making the break predictable. I was super careful with the second, only dropped it a couple times and just a few days ago it snapped in half. Waiting for a new Slvr to come. Neither phone held a charge very well, at most held one for a couple days. Otherwise, it would just die within 24 hrs.If you're going to get this phone, be extra careful with it and expect problems with the battery life/charger. Otherwise, the other problems are rather trivial and the phone's menu setup and everything is nice.",3
"Overall design is good, but they missed a few details

Overall the design and functionality of the A707 is good. 4 issues I have with it:1. It frequently refuses to switch to a non-carrier owned tower. I know this because I am on ATT and I have verizon tower within 200 years of my house. On an ATT tower I get one bar. On verizon's - 5 bars. But I have to reboot the phone to get it to change towers.2. The memory card slot requires too much insertion force, which eventually causes the latch mechanism to fail. When this happens you can kiss using a micro SD card goodbye.3.The battery compartment has too large of tolerances, letting the battery wiggle enough to cause the phone to cut off.4. Both front and main LCD's still use glass substrate instead of plastic, which means if you every sit on the wrong way ... Crack and your buying a new phone.Call quality and features are good. Durability - not so much.",2
"Pretty good phone

I have had this phone for a year. lots of memory, create 30 second videos and lots of good size photos. camera works great outside, inside its ok for a cell phone cam. i use the internet, and i can do all the basics pretty much. text pics/videos, get pic/video texts, check fantsy teams on yahoo. good memory. i can check myspace, emails and look up pictures and very basic info with google. i can get maps if i need to. the browser is very basic, but good enough for me. only two probs with phone: sound could be louder (i dont hear very well anyway), and after 1 year of normal wear and tear, the phone closes too easily. (although my husband has same phone in black and his closes perfectly fine. but he hardly touches his phone.)",3
"Good basic phone

Overall, I'm happy that I bought this phone. The reception is good in most places, and it uses 3G technology. (I'm not sure if that helps with voice quality, or only faster data - but this phone has it).I've never been on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to cell phones. This doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of the Iphone or any of the ""smartphones"" out there. I just wanted to make phone calls. I've been pretty happy with this phone. This is my first phone with bluetooth, and I use it all the time in the car. In my state, it's illegal to hold a cell phone while driving, so it's great to have the wireless bluetooth earpiece on my ear to receive calls in the car. The camera is okay - nothing special. I don't use the mp3 player. I haven't figured out how to connect the phone to the computer to put music on my phone, and frankly I'm not willing to put in the time to figure it out.Bottom line: If you want a cheap ($0.01 with $25 rebate when I bought it) phone just to use as a phone (+bluetooth), it's great.",3
"a707

I have had this phone for almost two years and the one thing that I have problem with is it drops alot of calls unless samsung has gotton better at this problem with the newer phones I would not buy another samsung, and also going through a rual area where I will lose singal, I had my moms razor on me one day and I lost signal on mine where her's stayed up on bars for around a mile longer.",2
"Terrible reception

The Motorola Krzr K1 is great. In addition to its duties as a phone, I use it to listen to podcasts and audio books via my Jabra bluetooth headset. The Cingular service, however, is terrible. On my first and second bills, I was charged extra fees and it took several calls and me looking up the service plan details and guiding the phone rep to them (on their own Web site) before they corrected the issue. Though the billing is ok now, I have to ask people to repeat themselves constantly because the beginning and ends of sentences are frequently truncated. It seems like they are doing something like using overly aggressive voice compression to save network bandwidth or something. Whatever they are doing, it really makes the call quality stink. I plan on going back to TMobile or Sprint as soon as my contract is up.",0
"Different Battery, Works Intermittently

The battery is not the color shown in the picture. Anyway, I took the cover off using a hairdryer to heat the glue, and then pulling off the back cover. It's important to have the unit lying down when doing this, otherwise you could melt the screen. In my case the battery being replaced had a PCB with a wire sticking out, whereas the new battery just had a wire sticking out. Also the connector was slightly different. The first time I connected it, it did not work, but it's possible I just did not allow enough time in the charger because when I reconnected it doing nothing different, it worked. However after a few days, it stopped working again so I don't know what the issue is. In the end I ordered a replacement Palm from eBay, perhaps I was just unlucky with this particular battery since, as I said, it did work for several days, and worked well, but I just don't have the time to keep on taking the back off, which is not easy.",1
"Great little phone

I've had this phone for over a year now and never had a problem with it. It doesn't come with games, but I downloaded games and now play more than I talk! The camera doesn't zoom and quality is not good, so if you want a good camera phone, this is not the phone for you. One thing I really like about this phone is that you can record whatever you want and then save it as your ringtone.",3
"Finally found the answer....

Although I am big time into gadgets (useful gadgets I might add) I have long be very resitant to the idea of a bluetooth headset. Having to charge yet another device. Having to look like a demented Spock with a plastic boom stuck in your ear. Early sound quality problems. It just wasn't for me. Until I had another look recently, that is. I stumbled across the SE HBH-GV435 and have been a happy camper ever since.It's an over the ear design which distributes the weight nicely and makes the largest part of the device almost invisible (especially if you have slightly longer hair). If I keep it on, most people don't even notice it. In addition, it is so comfortable that I sometimes forget to take it off for long periods of time. The actual earpiece just sits in your ear canal, so it doesn't hinder external sounds. You still hear the world in stereo, unlike those silly things that are jammed into your ear.Even though it is perfectly comfortable to wear over longer periods of time, it has another simple but brilliantly effective feature. A necklace. I just have it hanging around my neck from it and always have immediate access to it. What do you do with the other BT headsets that don't have this feature? It just becomes a hassle again. You'd feel compelled to leave it in your ear for longer than is comfotable and keep looking like the aforementioned demented Spock.Sound quality is very good at both ends and battery life was astonishing. It just lasted and lasted and lasted and wouldn't go off. The only criticism is maybe that the battery life indicator is not sooo acurate. But hey, that's the minutest of niggles. It pairs well and the call start/stop button is fine. The volume buttons are a bit fiddly while on the ear but I don't find I need to use them much. The on off button is hard to press while wearing it, but that might also be an advatage.Overall I love it and if lost would always buy another one. It enhances my Treo 680 to no end has become a trusted member of my gadget family. I could not recommend it more.",4
"Good for what it's really meant for

it really feels comfortable to wear as many of the reviews say. One thing about this headset is that it is meant for talking more than anything else, so if you get this expect only that.If you plan to get this to listen to music on the side, don't expect great sound from it, it's kind of muffled.Pros: Very comfortable, easy to answer calls, sound is decently nice when person speaks from other end of the line.Cons: Dunno about some of you, but for me, I have to have the phone close by within 2 feet and on the same side of the body as the headset to limit static sound that comes up when the other person speaks. I can't even keep the phone in my pocket without getting any static. Also, Microphone sometimes has a hard time picking up my voice or something cuz person on the other end can't hear everything I say.I have a rizr z3 just so you know.Another thing I like about this is it came with the described neck lanyard to hang the headset on when I don't want to wear it anymore, but don't want to put it in my pocket.",2
"Amazing Headset!

I am very satisfied with this headset.Pros:Good quality sound, very lightweight, cool and confortable design, long lasting battery (7 day top on standby, 3 days using it regularly). Too many WOWs!! (LOL)Cons:Mic too sensitive that capture too much noise from the surroundings in open areas (this is the only one I have noticed so far, and I have used it for 7 months now)...oh and the price a little high, but I think it worth it.In general, I do recommend this product!",3
"Great Headset!

Great reception, absolutely LOVE the comfort, battery life and the clarity through the bluetooth headset!",4
"The Best

I've tried dozens of headsets and this one fits the best, looks the best and works the best. I just hope Sony doesn't stop making them. Highly recommend.",4
"greatest bluetooth

Over the years I have tried many different bluetooth devices, but this is the first one that has suited all my needs in one device.Although I have used more expensive devices none have worked as well or did what I needed it to do. I deliver things for a living and sometimes I talk on the phone quite a bit. All my other bluetooth devices would run down in a couple of hours, but the Sony eriksson works great even after several hours. I wouldn't trade it for anything.",4
"blue tooth headphone

This is the bluetooth device I have ever had. For the past three years I have used the Sony headset with great satisfaction and it comes with great sadness that Sony stopped making them. Its fit behind the ear and lightweight makes it fit snugly and comfortably and will not fall off no matter what direction you lean. There's no other bluetooth I'd rather have.",3
"Is It Just Me, or Does This Headset Only Pair to One Device?

The title should tell you all you need to know. I had great hopes for this headset: it is small, unobtrusive, and made by Sony Ericsson, a reputable company and same brand as my cell phone. The sound quality on both ends was superb, the charge time was also exceptional. Function buttons were very simple and easy to use and easy to find while on the ear. It was also very comfortable. But I have a bluetooth office phone system as well as a cell phone. I have had other headsets and all of them were able to be paired to both systems at the same time. But this one would drop the previous pairing when I paired to the new device. I repaired back and forth several times and the results were always the same. The headset still showed up as available on each device, but would not connect. I searched the Sony Ericsson website to try to find any information about this issue but nothing was listed. I then asked the seller about it and all they did was send me a Return Authorization number. So, I returned it.I've never seen nor heard of another bluetooth device that could only be paired to one system. Unless I just got a defective unit, this is a major flaw in this model.",1
"SubStandard

This bluetooth is comfortable, light weight and the clarity is good. The only problem is that if your phone is more than 1 foot from the bluetooth, it will static like crazy!!!!! This is the worst distance I have ever experienced!",1
"excellent product

this bluetooth has very clear sound. Mic is bit sensitive. Stays on my ear more than 12 hrs a day and i don't even feel it. It is very comfortable. If you have long hair, you can't even see it hanging on ear.",4
"Good Product

I purchases it so that:1. work with my Sony Ericssson Phone + Charger (Don't have to carry 2 different chargers.2. Design was different.Great product. Some problems in audio when spaced slightly further away form the phone. Otherwise, works like a charm.",2
"Good but flawed

This is overall an excellent headset, but suffers from one serious design flaw. First, the good news: the headset is extremely comfortable. You can wear it for hours and forget it's even there, something that just doesn't happen with other headsets. The buttons are well placed, though they are hard to operate if wearing driving gloves. The noise level compensation is outstanding -- perhaps the best audio reception of any headset out there. As the environment noise level increases, so does the sound volume. The result is that you can hear the person on the other end clearly no matter how loud the noise level around you. Unfortunately, in those same noisy environments, the fatal design flaw is the positioning of the microphone. The mic pickup faces forwards rather than to the cheek like most boom-equipped headsets do. The result is that the person you're talking to can't hear you at all when you are in a noisy environment. In malls, restaurants or trains you usually have to shout to be heard, which doesn't impress the people around you. That's a shame, because every other aspect of this headset is superb.",3
"Sony Ericsson HBH-GV435 works great!

I bought the Sony Ericsson Headset for my son and daughter and myself. I wanted something that didn't cover my face and this one is perfect with my hair down you can't even see that I am wearing it. It stays in place and I can hear conversations of the people around me while wearing it. We are very pleased with it. It is very comfortable to wear. I forget I am wearing it and the reception is great. It's small and lookes good on.Of course people not seeing it on you and see you talking might think your talking to yourself but I just smile and nod and go on. Love it!Sony Ericsson Mobile Bluetooth Headset HBH-GV435",4
"Best one yet!

This is the fourth Bluetooth headset I've owned since 2001, and this is by far the best one yet. I have been it using for about a month now.Sound quality on the user's side is excellent, it's very comfortable to wear, and battery life is outstanding. Have been using every day on and off for almost two weeks on a single charge.Pairing with my SonyEricsson phone was a piece of cake!The small earpiece swivels so as to adjust to practically any ear.Cons: the answer/reject button would be better suited on the unit's side instead of top.Would defenitely recommend to anyone interested in a lightweight, comfortable, and very stylish Bluetooth headset with excellent battery life.",4
"it has a superior sound

The sound quality is very good. The battery lasts long. I can use it for a long day.I love it and will recommend it to my friends.",3
"sony ericsson bluetooth

This is a good bluetooth headset. I have owned this and the motorola h-700. The sony beats the moto in sound quality hands down but not by much.MANY people have told me this headset looks like somthing out of the 1980's, but I have short hair.If you had long hair you would not even notice it. The BATTERY life is outstanding, the LOOKS not so hot, SOUND QUALITY is great, and COMFORT is great. Looks aside this is a great headset,I will probably send this back though in need of somthing sexier, IE the jawbone",3
"no ""hidden fees"" in by-the-minute plan

For anyone considering the purchase of this (or another) Virgin Mobile phone, do not be influenced by the identical negative reviews posted for several Virgin Mobile phones by someone calling himself ""lookout guy."" I cannot comment on the month to month plans, having only been a pay-as-you-go by-the-minute guy since I got my Virgin Mobile phone over two years ago. I can tell you that lookout guy is totally WRONG in terms of any ""hidden fee"" in terms of the by-the-minute service offered by Virgin Mobile. There is NO $1.50/day fee; if there was, no one would choose this option because it would end up costing more than a monthly plan. (Duh.) I can confirm that you only pay for the minutes you use. If you don't use your phone for days (even weeks) at a time, you pay nothing. The ONLY charge for having access to a Virgin Mobile phone on the by-the-minute plan is the minimum top-up charge (supposedly $20 every three months but after you become a customer you can get it down to $15 every three months if you choose auto top-up with a credit card). So if you NEVER use your phone, that's what it costs. Of course, you would simply end up accruing money in your account to be debited when you do finally use your phone. As long as you use your phone minimally (for emergencies and for very brief, occasional conversations only), you'll pay only $5-$6.66/month. I oughta know -- my balance keeps growing and growing because I rarely use my phone; if I were being charged a $1.50/day ""access charge"" I would know it.Only you can decide if a pay-as-you-go plan such as this is suitable for you, but here's the quick math: if you know you will use your phone at least five minutes per day almost every day, then this plan isn't for you as it would cost you $37.50/month for only 150 minutes of use based on 25 cents/minute. If, like me, you are likely to have many days where you don't use the phone at all and other days where you use only a few minutes (with rare days that you use over 10 minutes), then this plan will be a bargain. (I used to be a Sprint PCS customer and ended up paying, on average, $1/minute for my calls because of my minimal phone use -- in other words, over four times as much as my Virgin Mobile minutes cost at their highest rate.)",4
"greatest pnone yet

Ok. I can say I have been a realtor, a nurse,an HR person, a mom. That means a heavy phone user- since 1990. My first phone was the old motorola brick analog. One of the greatest and biggest phones ever. I remember my first digital phone, and first pnone with games. I have had a total of 5 phones, motorola, nokia, ericson, panasonic. This kyocera is the best. I don't want a treo palm because I already travel with a lap top. What I want is a text phone that is small and easy to use. This querty key board rocks. The menu is just like a computer and easy to make selections. The more features you need on the phone, the more you want a qwerty key board. Get this phone and be happy. Also the saleslady threw it on the ground and when the back came off she snapped it back on and used it. Very sturdy little phone, and the antena is the loop so it won't poke you. Comes with a very easy to read guide book so start up is easy. I paid $199 for this phone in my region and it is worth every penny.",4
"Great Price, Great Features, Great Plan

I recently purchased the Kyocera Switch_Back, and I am thrilled with the features and ease of use. Contrary to what ""lookout guy"" might say, the service plan is an excellent deal for those who rarely use their phone, and don't need several hundred minutes per month. The Switch_Back takes excellent pictures, and the flash is extraordinarily useful in dark lighting. The QWERTY keyboard is excellent, perfect for the internet, text messaging, and even entering contact information. In conclusion, I believe this is an excellent phone for people who rarely need to make calls.",4
"I LOVED THIS PHONE!

I have been a loyal Virgin Mobile customer for over three years, always buying the cheapy phones offered. However, when the Switch_Back came out, I just HAD to have it. Unfortunately, when I got it, it came with a problem out of the box: the left ""soft key"" when the phone was flipped open did not work, and this is an essential part of the phone. I played around with the phone still, and I discovered how amazing it was. GREAT camera, wonderful messaging options (BIG fan of mobile AIM), loved the whole keyboard idea, and liked the size althought it was a bit heavy. And of course, the biggest selling point for me: it was a Virgin Mobile phone, with excellent rates. I admit it: I WAS IN LOVE WITH THIS PHONE! However, all of this great fun came to an end on the SECOND DAY I HAD IT!!! It reset itself about 10 times, making it so annoying while you were in the middle of things, and it lost data every time. For such a high pricetag, I expected much more. After posting a message board message about the problems and getting responses from people having the same problems or saying that ""all of my friends had defective Switch_backs too"", I returned it knowing that if I exchanged it, there would be a good chance of getting yet another defective unit. Virgin Mobile REALLY let me down with this one, and I'm a loyal customer! There is hope, however: i got word from Virgin Mobile that they're trying to fix these problems, and if they do then everyone who has a switch_back will be able to get theirs fixed for free, and if this does end up happening I will buy another Switch_Back. In The mean time, I ended up buying an oystr for MUCH LESS than the Switch_Back cost, and so far no problems. Also, if you really want a camera and mobile aim before Virgin Mobile fixes the problems with the Switch_Back, the slider sonic might be good for you... my mom has one and she loves it, no problems with it. If only I could say the same about my beloved Switch_Back, here's hoping Virgin Mobile fixes those problems!!!",2
"Great alternative to expensive pda phones

I know this phone is marketed to texting teens but I find that it works great for me as well. I initially was worried that the buttons would be too small but I have no problem with typing and my big mitts.I went through a phase of carrying a pda but found that the only thing I consistently used was the calendar and contact list. I think the treo is nice but way too big for my pocket. This phone is the right size, the keyboard makes sending text messages or entering calendar events/reminders completely painless. It has all the basic things a phone needs like speakerphone and a basic camera. Also it allows you to customize all the various alerts. The Calendar while not exactly palmOS is better than most phones I've used. It even lets you schedule things like a task repeated every tuesday and thursday. I use that to remember to take out the cans on garbage night and to move the car on street sweeping days. As a long time tech user I find that this phone has just the features to make it useful without all the extra junk that wastes my time and costs a bunch.",4
"Great features, but software is rather flakey

I'd love to say I love this phone 100%. It has such great features, but there are so many defects.The good:Dual color screens. One on the outside and one on the inside that's much bigger.Full QWERTY keyboard on the inside which is great for typing in Web URLs, text messages, messages on AIM, etc.WAP 2.0 browser allows many web sites to be visited.Plenty of ringtones to choose from.The bad:Phone does NOT remind of new text message after initial alert every five minutes even when set to.Phone brings itself out of standby mode for no apparent reason, which is a drain on the battery.The WAP browser doesn't allow you to start from the last page you visited before quitting the browser, nor does it allow you to change the start page.The worst one is the phone randomly reboots itself when I'm sending/receiving text messages. It wasn't too bad at first, but it's been doing it with greater frequency. Hopefully Virgin Mobile has heeded customer complaints and put out a fix.If my Switch_Back continues with this problem, I will call them and see if there's a firmware upgrade available.",2
"Excellent Phone even for us old folks!

Virgin Mobile has marketed this phone to ""youth"" audience. Howevever, those of us who are old enough to remember a time before cell phones existed will find this phone a pleasure to use. If you like to text message, or email, the qwerty keyboard elimiates the constant scrolling through keys to find the right letter. The inner large lcd screen is fine and easy to use. The small size of the exterior screen limits its use, though reading the number of the person you are calling is fine. The qwerty keys are small, but very easy to get use to. Menu navigation is a breeze. Very simple.This is a great phone for people who don't make a lot of calls. I was a Verizon customer, paying 39.00 a month plus the usual fee..bring my monthly bill to 47.99 a month despite the fact I used the phone for less than 30 minutes a month! That works to about $1.50 a minute. With the Virgin Mobile monthly plan at 6.95 and .10 a minute... just think of the savings and NO CONTRACT.Yep, the phone is great for teens.....but very good for those of us with older eyes and fingers!Born during Eisenhower's second administration.",3
"Great Phone!!!

I've been with Verizon since I can remember, considering my father always payed for my cell service. I never had the income to keep up with service myself. While I liked Verizon for their amazing coverage, and the fact that I got service basically anywhere, I thought their plans were extremely unreasonable. I'm not much of a talker, and I could probably go a whole week without even turning my phone on. As far as I know, Verizon doesn't have any pay as you go plans--stupid on their part.I was planning on getting a T-Mobile sidekick for a while, and now that I finally have a new job I know I could afford it. But then one day while watching TV, I saw the add for the Switch_Back and thought it was pretty cool. Needless to say, I was even more surprised when I looked it up online and found out that it was only $150 AND pay as you go. Perfect.The phone is great. I just got it today and couldn't wait to test it out. I wasn't sure if I'd get coverage where I'm at (just by judging what the website told me when I entered in my zip code), but being right outside of Philadelphia, I highly doubted that there would be a service issue. Phone activation was quick and easy (best part, no activation fee!), and although the Virgin Mobile website said it may take a few hours to be able to talk on the network, I was up and running right away. The mobile AIM, Web, and other extras were also working right away..even though the site said that may take a few hours too.My only qualm is the Web Browsing. I practically live on sites like Myspace and Facebook, but couldn't seem to get into my accounts using the phone. Web browsing is such a small part of the phone though, that I can overlook that issue. The price is just too good to pass up.I was also a little bummed when I read that only AOL e-mail could be accessed. But when I went to surf the web this afternoon, I found a link to Gmail! I was very happy that I could check my e-mail and that I wouldn't have to subscribe to anything additional like I'd have to if I were using AOL mail.While the buttons are tiny and make my hands sore after a few minutes when typing on AIM, I still adore the phone. My friends and family are enamored by it, and I love how cheap Virgin's fees are. I put just 25 dollars in for the month and I'm pretty sure that'll be enough to get me by. You can even set ""auto top-up"", which is basically registering a credit/debit card so that Virgin can automatically add money into your account every month/90 days/whenever the balance is below $5.00..whichever one you choose. I never even have to worry about doing it, they take care of it for me.So much better than anything I've ever had!",4
"This phone isn't just for kids.

This review is solely about the phone, as I'm 100% happy with my plan.I wanted this phone to really work out for me because I really fell in love with it at first sight, but there are glitches and some personal grievances that hopefully will be taken care of in the next gen of this phone (if there IS a next gen in the works).Initially, when I saw this phone, I knew I had to have it. I loved the sleek design and how it wasn't as boxy or as large as Verizon's ""V"" or ""enV"". And I didn't mind that it didn't sport as many features as Verizon's phone.I love the small design (even though some think it's clunky, I don't). I love how easy it is to send a text message of a short IM to a friend or families. The ksys are small, but I didn't have a problem with them--except for the ""y"" key. The ""y"" key is right next to the OK button and sometimes I have to press it harder than the other keys to get it to register.I didn't mind that it didn't have MP3 capabilities or video capabilities, but I do think that Kyocera could've done better than a 300K camera. (No, it's not a MP cam as one reviewer said.) The pictures aren't bad, but I think this phone could've handled a 1MP camera. And if you want to take pictures horitzonally, you have to open the camera. Otherwise, you'll get a picture with a vertical orientation. And I found that taking pictures with the flip open was somewhat awkward at times--especially during on-the-fly shots.Then, there's this glitch that others have mentioned where the phone will randomly power off for no reason at all. It's happened in the middle of calls, text messages, whatever I'm doing. Sometimes, the phone powers back on. Someties, it does. I called customer service about this, but my feelings about this phone are ambivalent now. I think I'm just going to return it and go with the ""enV"".Pros:- nice, sleek design- very good messaging phone without being as bulky as some of its competition- good phone quality, but I did have moments when I wasn't moving that static would take over for a second even if the other person was on a landline- loud ringtones- great speakerphoneCons:- could've came equipped with a better camera- camera controls could've been a bit more streamlined and user friendly- randomly powers off even with a full chargeOverall, I think this is a great multimedia phone that just needs a few kinks worked out of it.",2
"Great Phone for Teens

I got my switch_back a few days ago and so far it works great. The phone is smaller than it looks online and fits great in a pocket. Though the front screen is a little too small the larger inside screen is a good size. The one problem is the camera. All the pictures it takes are much to dark and the zoom only works after you take the picture. The games it comes with are demos and only let you play for a few minutes before asking you to buy them. The keyboard is great it makes texting or even going on the internet. I would recommend this phone to teens who want a fun affordable phone.",3
"Garbage

The phone may be fine but I will never know because my Virgin Mobile service never really worked. Perhaps it was the phones fault I never received text messages even though they were being deducted from my account. Overall their customer service is AWFUL. Days of waiting and receiving no information. I had to file 4 investigations because they would close them without resolving the issue or they were not filled out right. I spent hours on the phone with them and never had the problem fixed. Now I have thrown away a bunch of money for crappy service. I plan to just run out the minutes and then disconnect the phone. Its garbage.I went with the T-Mobile Sidekick and already am way happier.",0
"Lookout guy?

You are DEAD WRONG!:1. The Minute 2 Minute: This plan charges 25 cents for the first 10 minutes and 10 cents after. What you don't know is that there is actually a $1.50 access fee for the first 10 minutes. $1.50 a day for 30 days comes out to be $45 alone for 10 minutes each day.Basically you will have to spend $2.50 first to get 10 cents per minute. Assume that you just use 10 minutes everyday for 30 days. That comes out to $75 for just 300 minutes. Out of that $75 is $45 in hidden access fees.There are NO access fees for using VM minute 2 minute. Also it is free to check your balance up to 2x a day and each time after that is only 2 cents. Get your facts straight. I have had VM for 2 years and they are hands down the best prepaid mobil phone company, especially if you don't talk a lot and don't need a lot of frills.",3
"Kyocera Still Cant Make Good Phones!

This phone could quite possibly be the biggest piece of technology crap. Its useless, the software on it is very cheap and childish. Not professional at all, the camera is pitiful, and the keys are too small for anyone who doesn't have 10yr old hands. Just because it has a qwerty keyboard; that doesnt mean that it is an outstanding phone when in reality this is a waste of cash. Purchase a different phone this one is not worth it.",0
"TRY AMPD MOBILE INSTEAD

Go with Ampd Mobile instead. Their prepaid service is AWESOME! Their phones are way better than what Virgin Mobile has too.They have the JET, ANGEL, and the HOLLYWOOD. THEY will be coming out with the RAZR and the MOTOROLA Q pretty soon too.Their prepaid service is far better than VM.Rate= 10 cents per minutes anytime anywhere.Wireless web access is free unless you download. This is not WAP. You can actually surf the web like you do on your computer and its FREE.Uses Verizon CDMA and utilize 3G technology so you can have clear talking and broadband speed for wireless web surfing.You also get dozens of AMPD mobile live access to many different sites.The phones are THE BEST.Each plays MP3s.Comes with 128 MB memory card.Stereo headphones for the the phone.USB Cable.Has a video camera.car charger and battery.National wide Walkie Talkie.RATES ARE WAY BETTER TOO.10 CENTS ANYTIME ANYWHERE.$20, 30, 40, 50, TOPOFFS ALL EXPIRES IN 60 DAYS.99 CENTS FOR DOWNLOADING SONGS.99-1.00 FOR WALLPAPER1.00 A DAY FOR UNLIMITED WALKIE TALKIE SERVICE.4.99 FOR GAMEYOU JUST CANT BEAT THAT. SO TRY AMPD MOBILE INSTEAD.",2
"Is it worth the money

Hey I wanted to know if there is a different payment plan for the Switch Back or is it pretty much the standard virgin mobile. I was going purchase a sidekick II but if this does the same things and is cheaper I am going to buy this! I just want to find out how the text messages work and if you get so many free and how aim works with pricing on the phone. It is not on the website, just let me know if anyone knows?",4
"Awful

I still cant believe i got this phone. when i first went through Virgin Mobile i thought it was a good service but it not. I first bought the slider sonic it was ok for about 3 month's then it freezes up i had to replace it 3 time what the heck that phone really stunk and the hole problem was the transflash memory card it had a virus in the card ??? i know ??? also i bought the kyocera Switch_back phone and the first one turn on and off and the second one i got did the same thing ?? LOL i must be a dumby to get a kyocera phone right. but just to let u know i tuke everyone back to the store to replace them and the store wasnt happy ever time they saw me lol i talk to virgin mobile about the prob. right the gave me ringtones and games 4 the prob. still doesnt cover the prob. how can i use anything if the phone keeps on freezing ???? SO DONT GET THE SWITCH_BACK IT WILL FREEZE",0
"This Phone Is Wonderful!!

This phone is wonderful for someone like me who doesn't have the patience to go through all the letters and numbers to send a text message. The keyboard is a wonderful idea and sending messages is a breeze!! I also have been with Virgin Mobile for several years now and have not had a problem with them or any ""hidden fees"" like the previous reviewer.",4
"VM is alright with me!

I have been with VM for about 4 yrs now and this is my 4th phone. Recently I have been looking and Blackberry and such thinking I really wanted it one. But I did not want to be locked into a contract. VM has come a long way with their prices options. I have been with them when the only had the minute 2 minute option (their monthly plans are great!). I had been looking at the switch back phone for a while now but just never got it. The lightbulb went off the other day and I'm so glad I got it. The phone is small which I like (kind of reminds me of the blackberry pearl). Love the features. You can still download whatever to cutomize your phone. The preloaded stuff is fine to me. The camera is not that bad as I keep playing around with it. And with the web browsing I can access my email. Which was really the main reason I was looking into smartphones anyway. VM has been good to me. Their customer service and pricing is great to me. And even though this phone is marketed towards teens I think anyone would enjoy it. Let's see what other suff they come up with next.",4
"Decent phone with multiple flaws

I've had my Switch_Back for about three weeks now. When I first got it, I was very pleased; the full keyboard is wonderful. After about a week, I'd be using my phone (text messaging more than likely) and right in the middle of text messaging, my phone would reset - turn off just like that and then turn back on with the Virgin Mobile logo. I had a full battery, so I wasn't just being dumb and not charging it. [: It started doing this more and more. My brother bought the Switch_Back about a week before I did and I talked to him, and he said that he was having the same problem: his phone would randomly reset in the middle of use. His did this about three times a day. Mine resets more with an increasing amount of use. I'm not sure if it's a problem with Kyocera, seeing as my friend's Kyocera phone with Cricket started to reset literally about once every minute! I've been reading more and more about people's trouble with Kyocera and I'm not sure I'll be keeping this phone much too longer if it keeps on behaving this way.Besides resetting, it has solid features that would make it worthy to keep if yours didn't reset like mine and my brother's.The good/solid features:- I really enjoy the full keyboard and the increased speed that I have in typing text messages.- Mobile AIM and E-mail are really useful.- The speakerphone is fairly decent in quality.- The integrated loop antenna.- Widescreen display inside is very easy to get used to.- I was surprised to learn that the flash for the camera was also used as a flashlight.The not-so-good/dismal features:- Resetting (as described)- Poor battery life with regular use (ie. recharging every day)- Unattractive design- It's HUGE- External display has a ""pink tint"" which distorts images- The alarm clock feature follows your ringtone volume. So if you use it to wake up to, there's a good chance you won't, seeing as most people silence their phones or set it to a low volume at night. The alarm only sounds off as loud as you set the phone to; there's no way around it unfortunately.- The web browsing feature limits you to a small amount of web surfing for the price.Overall, if I didn't have the resetting problem, I'd probably keep this phone. But seeing as two of the same phones (mine and my brother's) have the problem, I'll probably be switching to the Snapper.",2
"SO SO SO unhappy

I've used VM for years now.. and never had a problem with the service. I had one of the first phones they came out with and it was awesome, but old and clunky. I ""upgraded"" to this piece of junk.It was awesome for the first week or two. And that's the story of ALL EIGHT switchbacks I've owned in FIVE MONTHS. That's right, I am currently on my EIGHTH replacement phone and guess what?!? It can't upload/download pictures. Some of the problems with the others: randomly powered on and off during use, battery wouldn't hold a charge for more than 12 hours (in standby mode), wouldn't activate, wouldn't upload/download pix (now that's TWO phones with the same problem), won't access VXL.. and I forget all the other reasons.It's an unbelievable hassle to change phones- switching contacts, losing pictures and messages... a HASSLE.VM has sent me replacements. Each and every as bad as the phone it's replacing. They won't give me my $100 back that I paid for this junk, they won't give me cash for the $65 in credit I have in my account.. I'm stuck. So for the rest of my 1 year warranty, I presume I'll be playing the game of ""send me a new one"" until my VM credits run out. At that point, I'll NEVER EVER EVER top up again.And I've emailed and phoned them many times.. all with no success. Emailed Kyocera also and they won't do anything about this. Save yourself the headache and go shop somewhere else.",0
"Love my Switchback

I bought my cell through an auction site about 2 months ago, so I got a good deal on it. Well, as some have mentioned the phone has shutdown on me only once while I was using the QWERTY keyboard. Other than that I have had no problems, call reception is great. The camera on this phone isn't the greatest but I don't need it to be high end for the basic fun pics I take. If you're looking to get zoom in, larger, clearer pictures this isn't the phone for you. The camera screens can be a bit confusing but I've learned to deal with it & my pics come out as I like. A strange feature is the speakerphone, while it is quite loud & clear, Kyocera placed it on the inner flip side of the phone which muffles the sound. Aside from these things, I love my switchback. The QWERTY keyboard is perfect for txting but may be too cumbersome for larger fingers as the keys are small.As far as plans are concerned I don't have any problems w/ over charges since I have the 18 cents/min plan. It's good to know that the monthly plans aren't recommended though. A bonus to the per minute plans is the Sugar Mama service, where you get free airtime for giving your opinion on minute video clips. Good for purchasing games or ringtones w/o using up your top-up money.And this cell isn't only for the young crowd, I'm an over 25 mom. I got this phone b/c other carriers hardly carry QWERTY phones & those that do require addt'l internet service plans (like Blackberry's, Black Jack & Palm TREO's). I only wanted to easily send txts & have it in one compact phone. This was ideal for me!",3
"Awesome little phone

Virgin's best mobile yet.I've been using their service the past couple of years and have never been satisfied with their phones.That's all changed though with the Switch_Back.This little thing is nice. It has most of the features a top tier cellular would have, especially a way above average camera.The pricing plans still need work imo. I can't seem to find a good plan that fits my exact needs. The Inner Circle plan comes closest though & that's what I'm using atm.I did have some trouble getting the phone activated as Virgin accidentally gave me a pre-existing number. The techs were VERY helpful though and eventually ironed out all my problems.So, so far, so good with this phone. I'm impressed with Kyocera's latest gadget and look forward to their next product.",4
"Buggy software - AVOID

I have one of these, and it has never worked quite right. I got it when it first came out in May to replace my Vox 8610, since I wanted a shinier phone. It worked fine for a few weeks, but then it started to turn itself off and back on every few text messages I sent.Naturally, I called Virgin Mobile to see what they could do about it. They sent me a new one and I sent the old one back. Things were fine... for a week or two.The replacement has the exact same problem as the first one. Occasionally, it'll tell me that it couldn't deliver a text message, and it'll try again in one minute. I text-messaged my dad once, and this problem cropped up. Turns out it sent my dad the same message three times - so I was charged 15 cents to send a message that, if the phone worked properly, should have cost 5 cents.The phone is fun for the novelty of a full keyboard on a flip-phone, but I would not buy it again.",0
"What you see is what you get...and you get what you pay for...

This phone is of course more than mediocer but a lot less than extroadinary...I bought the switch_back less than a week ago and i will admit i absolutley love it...at first The qwerty keypad was a little wierd and awkward compared to my old form of text messaging but by the second day it was second nature...The ringtones are for the most part clear and crisp though i wish they were a tad bit louder...the camera quality is just okay...and ive had a tiny problem with text messages sending twice or not at all...glitch perhaps. Overall the phone is good! The AIM is great, and the keypad makes it fast and easy...The phone is very attractive in person and alot smaller than what i imagined it to be by looking at the picture...i would say buy it and see for yourself...if u don't like it, use all of the minutes you bought and return it, it's that simple!FYI- You can't set music tones on text, or voicemail alerts! BUMMER! So all you hear is a little ding....i miss text messages that way cause i almost never hear it.",3
"Virgin Mobile Sucks

My phone worked for three months and then it suddenly died. Thus began my long nightmare to try to get Virgin Mobile to honor its guarantee. Trying to get a Virgin Mobile customer representative to listen to you, let alone solve your problems, is like expecting an elm tree to start producing grapes. Not gonna happen. I've just cancelled my Virgin Mobile service and would recommend you think twice before signing up with a company that has such an incredibly bad customer service.",0
"Best Phone Ever for $69.99 (Price Cut Off!)

I heard this phone since last December 2006. It was $99.99 when I found this mobile on there website which is still expensive.Then, last week I was just browsing in Target and I got surprised that they have a Price Cut Off in this mobile and I bought this for $69.99 which was totally awesome!!!I customize it and it looks a $200.00 mobile.This is the number one mobile phone that they have as in this date that I write this review.I prefer Virgin Mobile because there rates are lot cheaper compare to other Mobile Company.However, the cheaper it is, the cheaper the service that they have which is not really bad for me because I don't need people to babysits on me then, you just need to pay them more in order to get a good service.",4
"What a disappointment

I got this phone for my daughter's birthday as an upgrade from her previous phone. It worked great...for 3 weeks. Then it died and I've had a terrible time with customer service. I will have to find time in my overbooked schedule to drive 2 hours just to get my money back...and in the meanwhile my teenager is without a phone. I've used Virgin Mobile for 4 years and until now have been completely satisfied. Now I have to buy her another phone that she won't like as well...and hopefully the next phone I get WILL WORK longer than 3 WEEKS!",0
"Great Phone

I have this phone and it's great. Text messaging, which I do a lot of, is really easy, and now Virgin Mobile offers 1000 text messages for 9.99, so basically 1 penny for each text message. Coverage is perfect wherever I go, and I never have any problems picking up a signal because Virgin uses the Sprint network.",4
"This fone is soooo kewl !!!!!

hey...im also 14 yrs old and i've owned this phone for about 2 months....i absolutely luv this fone...i originally wanted the tmobile sidekick. but i couldn't switch my carrier and it was waayyy expensive...so i looked for a fone that is great for texting and i wouldnt have to pay alot for texting...and i found this one !!!!...the only thing is it doesn't have an mp3 player nor a camcorder...also, it is a bit bulky and it doesn't have as much features as the enV...but i have it for what i wanted it for....TEXTING...this fone has instant messaging and multimedia messaging..virgin mobiles service is good, but i have to be honest i do not use this fone to talk, but only to text...so i can't tell u how the talking service is...my parents totally luv virgin mobile for teens...u don't have to be a teenager to have this fone, but this fone is ideal for a ""text-crazed teenager""..BUY THIS FONE !!!",3
"So chic.

I like this phone...all though I wish it had a bigger external screen... It's cool, though, I like it. Also, tnere's AIM !",3
"This fone is soooo kewl !!!!!

hey...im also 14 yrs old and i've owned this phone for about 2 months....i absolutely luv this fone...i originally wanted the tmobile sidekick. but i couldn't switch my carrier and it was waayyy expensive...so i looked for a fone that is great for texting and i wouldnt have to pay alot for texting...and i found this one !!!!...the only thing is it doesn't have an mp3 player nor a camcorder...also, it is a bit bulky and it doesn't have as much features as the enV...but i have it for what i wanted it for....TEXTING...this fone has instant messaging and multimedia messaging..virgin mobiles service is good, but i have to be honest i do not use this fone to talk, but only to text...so i can't tell u how the talking service is...my parents totally luv virgin mobile for teens...u don't have to be a teenager to have this fone, but this fone is ideal for a ""text-crazed teenager""..BUY THIS FONE !!!*** i jus found out that kyocera has a new upcoming fone...its lyke the 2nd version to the switchback...its called the kyocera m1000...so look it up and see wat its about...it looks just lyke the ""enV""",3
"Awesum fone!!!!

I am 14 yrs old and I am about to get the switchback. I already tried out my friends it is so kewl. Full querty keyboard makes txting fast. Comes with AIM software and AOL mail 2!!! I have had 2 oystrs, one got a tiny bit of water on it and broke, that was stupid. Dont listen 2 that stupid lookout guy. R U KIDDING!!!! Virgin mobile service is amazing, no ""hidden fees"" Stores 500 contacts, great cuz i have a lot of friends, and plays superphonic ringtones(real music tones)not those stupid polyphonic 1s. At the moment it is only 130 bucks, great deal 4 what u get. The only thing that sucks is the ringtone prices, 2.50 a real music tone.:0 God. That really sucks. o yeah, it also has a camera, 2 megapixels which is decent 4 a camera fone, and a flashlight. I think the price will be down 2 100 soon. 2 bad it does not have a camcorder or a mp3 player. OVERALL, SWEET FONE GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)",4
"Don't even THINK of getting a Virgin Mobile phone

Whatever you do, you should never, ever get a Virgin Mobile phone. If anything goes wrong (and with their cheaply-made phones, something usually does), you'll have to face the nightmare of trying to talk to (or email) their customer service representatives. They are the dumbest, least helpful people on the planet. I believe the hamster I had when I was little had a significantly higher IQ than all the Virgin Mobile employees put together.Virgin Mobile has been charging me for weeks for access to their websites. I've told them five times that I'm not accessing anything (I only use the phone for calls and TM), but every time they get back to me they say: you're accessing them, therefore we are charging them. Maybe gremlins come up while I'm sleeping and listen to MTV on my phone. Or, much more likely, Virgin Mobile is wrongfully charging me money, and no one at the company cares enough (or is intelligent enough) to solve my problem.I'm looking for a new phone, to cancel my account ASAP, but I figured I should warn people to stay away from the lousiest, crappiest phone company in the world: Virgin Mobile.",0
"VM Prepay works great

I wanted to add that i've been using VM prepaid for 1-1/2 years now and it works great. I don't make a ton of cell calls and end up spending probably around $10-15 per month at the most; sometimes a lot less and have never had any ""hidden fees"" from VirginMobile USA. I'm looking forward to getting the Switchback soon.",3
"The Monthly Plans are Crap

I agree with the comment below me about Virgin Mobile charging you full price for extra minutes when you haven't even used up your original monthly minutes. I signed up for the $14.99/mo plan and even before my 100 minutes were over, they charged me an additional $14.99 for an extra 20 minutes! I wasn't even at the end of my 100 minutes either, I had used like 92. How on Earth can you be charged the full price that you pay every month for only 20 extra minutes that you NEVER agreed to in the first place. Not only was I extremely upset about this, but it happened the day before I was due to pay my monthly charge.So I called up Virgin Mobile and demanded an explanation as to why I was charged full price for a meager amount of minutes when I STILL had minutes left in my account. The response was pathetic. It was something along the lines of, ""We do this so that if you're in the middle of a call, you won't lose it. You get extra minutes so that you can carry out the call and not get cut off."" Well, if I knew I was at the end of my minutes (which I would since I watch those minutes like a hawk), then I would either cut the call short myself, or just not make any calls until my next month starts! I certainly wouldn't want to be charged an extra $14.99 for 20 minutes that I don't need in the first place. I hardly use my phone for crying out loud! I then asked if I would have to pay my monthly $14.99 charge if they just took that same amount out of my account for the 20 extra minutes they fored upon me. Yes! I did! So not only did I get cheated out of the remainder of my 100 minutes, but I was going to have to pay my original monthly charge for that next month's 100 minutes, along with the $14.99 they took out of my account for the extra 20 minutes. Ridiculous. A total waste of money. I switched my plan that day over to the .18/min deal.For anybody thinking about the $.../month plans, please beware. It's a complete rip off and I'd hate to think of this happening to other people, especially ones who have limited funds (like me). The .18/min deal is so much better if you don't use your phone much. Top up every 90 days and you're good to go.",0
"I don't want to here no haters (Chicago, Il)

You know, I'm currently a verizon user, but this servie was getting on my nerves so I surfed the net and found the switch_back. This phone is so raw, it has all the cool aspects of a phone with a contract but it's prepaid. How cool is that? I am purchasing this phone ASAP! because it would be perfect for me. I don't know about the rest of these people here, but I love everything about this phone.",3
"Good Product

I really like this headset. It doesn't need to go in my ear, which I would not like and the sound quality is good considering what I paid for it.",3
"My first bluetooth

This was a perfect first bluetooth for me. When I followed the instructions it works just fine. Now when I turn it on my phone automatically turns on handsfree and sends the calls to my bluetooth. It cut off a couple of my calls because it needed charging but overall it works fine.",4
"Orange - my favorite color!

I was in the market for a headset but nothing extravagant. I also wanted to find something in Orange. So far, this headset has provided everything I needed and has clarity enough to participate in conference calls without others knowing I am not in my office!",3
"Great

After using cables and breaking them several times, it was nice to to find this. Works much better than expected.",4
"Ipod Mini-Mount Pro-Fit

Good product, arrived as expected.This mini-mount works great for Ipod Nano mounting.I have mounted these products in two different year model Camry's and could not imagine using my IPOD with out them.(Used metal mounting plate on the center console - sold separately for specific car models.)",4
"Works with Zune 80GB and HTC Touch Pro (Fuze)

This fit my Zune 80GB perfectly with the mount's adjustable sides moved to their max setting. I was also able to hook up the Zune sync cable without the cable hitting the bottom adjustable feet. I was also able to use this with my HTC Touch Pro (also known as the AT&T Fuze). My Zune and Fuze are held firmly in the mount and I am even able to turn the mount upside down and my devices don't fall out.",3
"Excellent product!

I originally ordered the the standard universal holder which did not hold my Cingular 2125 securely. I ordered the mini grip and it fits perfect. Crutchfield was perfect as usual. Very satisfied with the purchase.",4
"Great product, my second pair.

This is honestly the best sounding Bluetooth headset I have ever owned. It fits me perfectly but I cannot attest to that being common as I have read from other reviewers. The quality and the volume of this headset in my opinion is unmatched by any other BT headset, they also fold up in to a very small volume. I have been in the wireless business and have had the opportunity to test many other BT headsets and this is the only one I actually enjoy using. The controls which are located on the top of the unit take a little getting used to but are not uncomfortable once you do. The build quality is amazing and so is the battery life not to mention the price. If they fit you, you'll never want to take them off!",4
"Works Great

I bought these for 40 bucks including tax and I'm totally satisfied. They work as I hoped they would. I use these with my cell (Samsung Omnia II) while at the gym. The setup was quick and easy. I most like that the headphones amplify the volume from my cell. Well worth the money I paid for them.",4
"Does not fit your head

The headphones don't fit my daughter's, wife's or my head. The band is not adjustable and it pulls all the tops of our ears down.",0
"Sound quality is great but...

The sound level & quality is great but the fit really sucks, big time! I'm surprised that Samsung let that happen without any consideration AT ALL to people with large heads. HELLO",2
"Best music bluetooth on the market, phone is not great

This the best music bluetooth on the market, that being said there is not much competition. I've a normal sized head and they fit well, I do understand what people with much bigger heads are saying. Connection is prefect, sound is good, phone is .... a good back-up. I am suprised more people don't use bluetooth headsets, I'll never go back to wired headphones. It is weird that the iPod is actually behind in this catagory. One of the best products I have bought in 5 years.",4
"Only fits small heads

I can't give you a review on how these earphones work, because I can't even get them to fit on my big head. If you have anything over a very small head, these will not work for you. I can put them on my ears properly, but as soon as I turn or tilt my head, they pull right off.",0
"Stopped Charging

The headset stopped charging after two weeks. Watch this space to see further news on how Samsung's 'international' warranty system works in practice.",0
"Completely Useless! Not Made For Humans!

All the photos show this item spread out like the SBH500 but it actually coils up into a little ball. I unrolled it and tried it every way I could but there doesn't seem to be any way it will fit a human, the neck band is way too small and it keeps rolling back up. There's nothing to hold it on the head either. I gave this to a friend with a small head and he loves it so YMMV.",0
"Right Head size

This headset is really nice in terms of functionality. The fidelity is superb even in noisy environments. If your rear ""ear to ear"" distance exceeds 91/4"" you will not be able to use these. I am at the max and I have a relatively small head (hat 71/8"").",3
"Great Headset - One Size?

If you're looking for a headset that is easy to use and mechanically & functionally sound, then this it it. Pairs quickly and easily. Decent sound. The only, and HUGE, gripe about the product is that it only comes in one size. Samsung should've somehow incorporated an adjustment feature - your head has to be the PERFECT size for it not only to fit, but to stay put.I purchased this headset to complement my Samsung UpStage when I workout so that I can get rid of the wires using the Bluetooth technology, but as I put it on for the first time, I immediately knew it would not work out. As I tilted my head, the headset slipped a bit, folding my ear down forcing me to readjust it. This can be a problem for those who want to purchase this for the same reason I had. I can imagine trying to do a bench exercise (i.e. bench press) where one would have to lie down or any exercise that would require a simple head tilt - it probably would not stay on or slip each time.After testing product (and overall appearance of it), I believe that Samsung had the active, exercise-heavy demographic in mind when designing it. Unfortunately they made a horrible mistake by making it a ""one size fits all"" design. They could've definitely benefited by making an adjustable feature or selling different sizes of the product.Too bad, I would've liked this headset.",1
"head not too large...

Luckily my head is not too large and the headset fits me quite well. The headset includes a small carrying case but I generally just put the headset into my laptop case or into the pocket of my cargo pants. The sound is quite good and headset connected easily with a Blackjack. The headset works at expected and work well. And the headset is as discrete as any other over the ear headset. The in-the-ear models drive me nuts so these are the best option yet for me. I am actually tempted to purchase a second set to keep at work. I am looking for a method to charge these via usb vs the included charger!!",4
"One pair works, One pair doesnt.

So I ordered two pair of these headphones, one for myself and on for my partner. Charged them both equally like I was suppose to paired one set quite easily to my YP-P2 mp3 player. Second pair no such luck. First I noticed the led that is suppose to change from red to blue when fully charged actually ended up a bright violet. Knew something was up right then and there. Tried to pair that set with a T10 mp3, connected for about 30 seconds then lost connection. Tried them again with my YP-P2. Again, connected but wouldn't stay connected. Tried charging for a longer period of time. Still, LED glows bright violet, no red or blue. Unplugged them after a long period of time, they wouldn't turn on. Finally after several minutes they turn on, but will not pair with either mp3 player or my Helio Ocean phone. Tried calling Samsung support. What a joke. Got transferred six times to different 'departments'. Was told 3 times by an automated teller that ""we are unable to take your call at this time, please try your call again later, goodbye."" within those 6 transfers, so I had to call back. Gave up on that after being put on hold for the sixth time and decided to take the lose. Going to feel really good taken a hammer to these. But on the other hand, the other pair works great! Just look out for those lemons, and don't bother calling support.",0
"Feature rich - didn't love the comfort

I was looking for a stereo headset that allowed me to listen music all day at work, wirelessly, while being able to take calls.I bought several bluetooth headsets with the intent of keeping just one, and selling off the others. I wanted to really check the comfort and features before making a final decision. I had 5 of my coworkers in the office all test these headsets together over the span of two weeks.This headset seemed to have the best features:compact size, easy to fold up with the flexible neck band, the best sound, best fit and finish, solid metal feel (not junky plastic), great battery life, intuitive feedback tones, the transition from stereo to call mode, the controls to ff, rew, start/stop, volume were all great (buttons were too tiny for most people, but not me - even though I have big hands).I didn't like:having to carry around a proprietary charger (the others used standard micro USB chargers), and the neckband (read on)...While the neckband was the best attempt of all the products at joining the earpieces, it turned out to be a disappointment as well. The neckband was a little too short for most of us, so the headset had the feel of being too small for your head and tugging at the top your ears. It took us all about a week or two to finally get comfortable with them... but even then, we didn't want to wear them for more than a few hours at the time.Of all the products, this one was the worst choice for staying mounted on your head while jogging.If you're looking for an excellent product, you have a slightly smaller head (7 1/4"" should be fine, I'm a 7 5/8""), and don't plan to wear them for more than a few hours at a time, then this product is perfect.",3
"Good

this headset is cheaper than otherit is really good compare to motorolamotorola has bad sound quality.i bought two of thisand it works fine and i am really satifiedand suprised by the samsung technology.If you are looking for bluetooth headsetbuy thisthis is the best and cheap price one.you will not regret it!",4
"big head?

Nice product...easy to use, connected well with my blackjack! Good sound! Gave me a complex....would'nt fit around my head very well, and pulled on my ears. If you have an average size head then you might should pass on this one. If you have a tiny head then this is the product for you.",1
"Size Matters

The Koreans need to spend a little R&D; money on determining the head size of the average American. While the Samsung SBH170 Bluetooth Stereo Headset sports some respectable sound quality, finding a comfortable fit is something like an adult male trying on a t-shirt in size Youth Large. While it may be possible to get it on, it will never be comfortable. One must wonder why Samsung chose a one-size-must-fit-someone approach to this style of headset. It is difficult to believe that none of their design engineers divined the need for an adjustable headband.It is unfortunate that one glaring design flaw ruins an otherwise impressive piece of technology. Pairing was seamless to an iPod Touch, and the sound was quite good. If your noggin is something comparable to that of an eighth-grader, perhaps this is the perfect headset for you. Otherwise, consider something else.",1
"Poor qulaity plastic that breaks all too easy

I love the sound of this Samsung headset, works great for phone calls too.Everything is great but the plastic that is between each speaker. It breaks so easy , I glued it with gorilla super glue, it holds but breaks in in a different place.The plastic is thin hollow to allow the wire to get through to the other side.It has broken three times and is usless. Too bad, I like Samsung products, hope this helps you make a better purchase.",0
"Doesn't live up to the expectations!

I'am using this for over two months, always conected to my Nokia mobile or my Vaio notebook and it's just a fair headset.Pros:- It has a cool design and the sound is good to listen to music and also for calls.Cons:- Bluetooth range of 10 meters? Get away from the source more than 3 meters... and transmition breaks.- Battery life? Nope. Luckly 4-5 hours playing songs.- The headset is REALLY small, believe this and the others reviews. I am a small guy, and though it fits me, I can see how using it should be a problem for... he... larger heads. It bends your ears a lot and though it doesn't gets to be uncomfortable for me, you should worry if you are a larger human being.",2
"someone

I bought this for my new verizon wireless pn-820 smart phoneAnd my cellphone does not charge at all withthe charger.Just the blue light is on whenI plug in into the car. But it does not chargethe phone.Since I lost the original packaging,I cannot return it either.And hence unhappy with the product.But the website says that it works on pn-820 cell phone.Iam not sure why it does not work for me.I can see a similar reviews for the same productin amazon. Why is no-one responding to it?",0
"Motorola razr wall charger

Even though I thought when I ordered this item I thought it was the orginal charger for my phone, even though its an OEM product its great.",4
"Nice, but...

Sweet product. The sound is decent and it fits comfortably on my big head. Works very well for speaking on the phone.Two negative things about it: first, you need to make sure you get a bluetooth adapter that supports the A2DP profile or else you won't get stereo sound. Not too many of those out there yet. Second, I get occasional sound dropouts when pumping music from my PC or my PDA. Since it happens with both sources, that sounds like a headphones problem to me. It's intermittent and random, but I can live with it.",2
"Moto HT820

I have owned HT820 for the last 3 months and like them. The product is really ahead of its time. My current cellphone plays MP3s, but not through my BT connection. I'm looking forward to BT TVs, and Stereos.Pros:Feels greatLooks goodGood to Great sound qualityHas a coolness factorWorks great with my cellphone and my laptop (though I had to hack my laptop to get them working)Cons:Not foldable, but more durable this wayTo state the obvious you can't carry them in your pocketCan't use them in the car with fear I'll get pulled overThe headphones block out a great deal of noise but I wish they were truely Noise Canceling headphonesDespite the cons I would recommend them. It really depends on your lifestyle and how you plan on using them. Sometimes I use with my laptop and sometimes I use them with my phone.",3
"Great Design, Good Value, But...

Wow, the HT820, I actually purchased mine in eBay before it was available in the U.S. Funny thing was, once it hit the U.S. market the price jumped up another 20 or 30 dollars. Odd...I really like the HT820, and I'd even contemplate keeping it, if it weren't for the glaring miss by Motorola. They offer no dongle to attach to a mp3 player, something portable...I mean don't get me wrong, I ordered the DC800 and think it works great, but it's wired...AKA no battery, AKA pointless if you want to...oh, I dunno...leave.I've tried multiple dongles, from generic available on ebay, to one offered by Brookstone, to one I purchased with the IO Gear bluetooth set. All were A2DP profile, and none would sync with the headphones. They would sync with my usb bluetooth adapter just fine, as would the HT820, but something was missing in the translation between just the stereo dongle and the headphones. It's rather frustrating, and response from Motorola has been slow and...well...dumb. I'm sorry, but I feel that if you sell a product, you might want to actually inform your customer service staff as to the issues with it and basic information. Most were more clueless than I am about the technology and the availability of the ht820.I would definitely purchase this product again, I used it with my computer to listen to music, and I used it to answer phone calls, both worked fabulously. Altho it does have a shorter range and doesn't seem to send it's signal through more layers of walls, as the IO Gear did with no problem. But the integrated mic has good pickup and isn't ungainly, which is one of the IO Gear's problems. The other great thing is the fact that the listening time on it is 14 hours, and I've pushed that and it's gotten close, before I ended up charging it again.",2
"Really Nice Headphones, But . . . .

Update: Eureka! I've found the solution! go to my review under:Motorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Simultaneously Source Phone and Music [Retail Packaged]Headset, HT820, Bluetooth StereoMotorola HT820 Bluetooth Talk and Tunes Wireless Internet Calling Kit with StereoEveryone has already stated the big problems:1. Getting this to work properly in stereo mode with bluetooth adapters it next to impossible - good luck finding one that will work.2. Getting this to work in stereo with your V3 Razr or other bluetooth phone is hit or miss - depending on the phone.3. Getting this to work with the phone and the PC at the same time - good luck.This technology isn't yet 'mature' - meaning: nothing really works like you'd expect it to. Maybe someday, but not yet. Think of the way cell phones almost worked back in the '80s. They did eventually get it right with digital and towers everywhere, but how many generations of technology later did that come?The best software I've found for this so far is Blue Soleil - it even supports the cool buttons that control pause, song forward and song backward. The problem I had with that is that the USB adapter I bought for it (as a new package) came with an apparently pirated version of Blue Soleil which bombs out after 5MB of data transfer which is only about a minute of stereo audio. I've been searching for about 2 weeks so far to find a replacement that works. Nothing yet . . . .Motorola should really sell a bluetooth adapter with software for this - if you could get all that to work it would be a dynamite deal.Also, it turns out the V3 Razr I have does not support stereo to the headphones, only phone voice data. Therefore, I can't use my phone as my MP3 player through the headphones even though it will play MP3s through the plug in headphones. That really bites - that was a main reason to buy these - mp3 player on the go with wireless headphones - that would be sweet. It isn't.On top of all that, good luck getting it to sync up with both at the same time.Maybe eventually this technology will work. Until then, unless this fits your exact need, you're better off waiting for it.One nice thing that wasn't mentioned, it does have a standard plug that you can use it with other audio sources like a cd player or ipod. But then it isn't wireless anymore, is it? And the cable is only about 2 feet long - not nearly long enough for good use. Oh - and I can't use this with my phone either - the phone's audio jack is USB - not a standard audio plug. GRRRRRRR.I'm just so disappointed over this. It's just so very close to being fantastic. And therein lies the rub - you can see how great it is, you just can't have that.",3
"Does not work on iPhone!! Misleading copy.

While this is an excellent product, I would caution anyone purchasing this for use on an iPhone as it will not work with the audio, only the phone will work via bluetooth.The copy for this said it would work on ALL phones. It does not.",2
"FANTASTIC! Completely impressed.

I bought this headset to link it to my MacBook and use for SKYPE calls. So I haven't even bothered to link it to my cell yet (KRZR) though I know it will pair to that too. At the moment I am listening to some very nice jazz on itune radio streaming through my MacBook on these WIRELESS CRISP CLEAR headphones and I am soo happy with this purchase and just wish I'd purchased sooner! I did a lot of research on this headset but didn't realise it would be this great. Everyone I phone on SKYPE has noticed how much clearer I sound on the calls and it sounds infinitely clearer to me. Not to mention I can walk around the house while on the call - as far as out the front door and down my steps before it drops out.Thank you Motorola for a great product.",4
"Not the Best Solution for Treo 650 Users

I've used these headphones with my Treo 650 for 2 weeks but in the end decided to return them in hopes that something better will come along in the near future.My Treo doesn't support the A2DP profile natively but with the help of ""Softick's Audio Gateway"" I was able to take advantage of the stereo feature of these headphones... the sound quality was fairly good, I have no complaints in that department. What I deemed as unnaceptable was its range and comfort.After wearing them for more than a few minutes they really began to dig into the backs of my ears making them highly uncomfortable. Others may have better luck in this department depending on the size and shape of your ears as these headphones aren't at all adjustable.Finally the range when paired with my Treo 650 was horrible. I would be wearing my phone in a flip case clipped to my side with the headphones on yet would still lose the connection if I turned my body or head to either side. This is probably partially the fault of the bluetooth implementation of the Treo itself but if you are the owner of a Treo 650 I would seriously consider other headset options in lieu of the MOTOROLA HT820.",1
"Not recommended

Although it's an earpiece, it arrived in an un-sealed package (""Ziplock type"" baggie). It was also missing the over the ear clip, which made it useless. I returned it as defective, and they refunded it within two weeks, however I was out postage in both directions, which was as much as the headset itself!",0
"Save your money

We were actually excited by the promo running for this one, so we ordered it. when it arrived it seemed like a nice one. Then we used it and found the sound quality lacking and whoever designed it had for some reason decided to put the opening for the mouth piece on the opposite side and away from your mouth which makes it hard for the other caller to hear you. Save your money and keep looking.",0
"it's ok, i guess

speaker and mic work well, but the molding is cheap and it doesnt usually stay in place on your ear very long. can get frustrating at times if trying to talk while multi-tasking.",1
"only half worked

bought 2 of this item, only one worked. the one that does, works fine. I was unable to replace the second one as there was no more available.",2
"Clear sound, interesting features, not so comfortable.

This is a just ok bluetooth headset. It does not fit well, is loud, but people on the other end hear echo and themselves sometimes, not very good in loud areas. The earpiece sits over the ear, I prefer in the ear. Battery life is just ok too.",1
"Simply horrible

The sound quality receiving was not bad, but no one could ever hear me. One day I got to hear what it sounded like on my answering machine and I couldn't even understand myself and Iwas not even driving at the time or anything.",0
"Not worth the money

I purchased this headset and tried it for a week. In a nutshell, it is practically useless. When used indoors, your callers complain there is an echo. Outdoors, it is barely audible. If there is a wind, it is completely useless. It is very comfortable on the ear. Too bad it does not work as advertised. Someone needs to go back to the drawing board at Bodyglove/Fellowes. This was attempted using a Treo 650.",0
"Sucks don't buy

This headset is horrible. it's heavy, impossible to wear for longer than 5 minutes. It turned my ear red. It's bulky and the reception is horrible. I bought the Logitech one instead and it's much better.",0
"Unfortunately, a waste of money

Unfortunately, this item does not perform well and is not worth ordering.The good:This headset has a nice design and conveniently folds up for easy storage.The pairing was very easy with my Sony mobile.The headset itself is reasonably light on your ear.The Bluetooth range was good between headset and mobileThe Bad:Sound quality is not good.Voice dialing rarely worked because of the poor mic receptionThe people you speak to can hear every background noise around you over your voice.Either party can hear an echo when the volume is turned up.The volume needs to be turned up to the higher setting in order to hear a conversation.Static, static, static unless you remain perfectly still in a completely quite room.End result: I returned it and purchased the Sony Ericsson Akono HBH -660 which is EXCELLENT!",1
"Bad Product

I bought this bluetooth headset a month back for my v710 cellphone. It came along with a belt clip case. There was too much noise in the headset. Everyone I called were saying they couldnt hear me and it sounds like I 'm speaking far from a speakphone. I had to shout a lot. The earpiece(that goes around the ear)loosens easily as u use it. And I lost the earpiece in a week because I put the headset in the belt clipcase and it fell down sometime when i was walking ,bending down. The customer service was good.They send me a pair of spare earpieces. I thought i will try one more time with the belt clip case.But the next day i lost the entire set somewhere .It fell down from the belt clip somewhere again. Overall the headset doesnt work fine and dont use the carry belt clip.Hope this review helps.",0
"Save your money -- put it towards a unit that works

Why bother? My own father couldn't recognize my voice when I used it. I was told by more than one person that it sounded as if I was talking with my head in the toilet. All of that, coupled with an utter lack of comfort. I'm only giving it two stars because it did actually turn on. Put your $35 towards a bluetooth headset that was developed by engineers rather than mental patients. Good luck.",1
"Not bad-but not great

Paired up no problem with my nokia n-gage qd. light weight and don't really notice i'm wearing it. the belt clip sucks-falls off belt a lot, turns upside down really easy on it's swivel clip. Sound is fine on my end, very few complaints about any static mentioned by other reviews. Also agree on the loose ear piece, almost always have to push it back into place before wearing. Personally, you should not consider this product unless your looking for a cheap (go on ebay) bluetooth untile you can afford something better.",2
"Noisy noisy noisy...

That's what my friends say whenever I called them wearing this set. I have a Motorola V710. It doesn't have any problems pairing up and stuff. But clarity sucks. I bought it and used for a week and then returned it. I won't recommend it to anyone.",1
"A piece of junk

I waited 3 weeks for this item. When it arrived, I removed it from the box. It is large and flimsy feeling. It needed a charge. I plugged the ac adapter into it, and the ac adapter recepticle inside of the headset fell right out! What a piece of garbage!",0
"I would not buy it again.

Very uncomfortable to wear. The sound quality is not bad on my side but the person I called keeps hearing an echo. Do not wear it in the wind, no one will be able to hear you.",1
"i thought it would be great but its ok.... maybe

I dont mind it being bigger than the motorola 820, and i like the fact that i can turn it on and off at a switch, unlike the 820 which i would press the only button and had to guess that its on. That feature is the best part about this. When i talk people complain that it sounds like ""garbage"". Now i think the phone could also be to blame as i have a motorola v710 and its giving me all sorts of problems in itself. Overall i still dont think its worse than the 820 and its cheaper priced. Also you can turn this on really loud, as the 820 at times you had to press the headset to hear it ok. Overall its a 3 out of 5 because of all the noise it picks up. I havent met a unit that is great all the time, at times its ok at others its pure garbage. I hope its the phone because i am going to change it and get a 3rd exchange now. STAY AWAY FROM V710 EVERYONE THEY ARE THE WORST. Verizon really has to do something about the phone selection they have.",2
"not much of a microphone...

I could hear people fine, but no one could hear me. The ear thingie is really uncomfortable/awkward if you wear glasses. Sending it in for a refund!",0
"Transaction Satisfaction

Excellent transaction. Received timely and in advertised condition. I would do business with this seller again.",4
"Works decent - but doesn't hold

Not worth the list price, but worth the sale price. Looks ugly too.",2
"great bluetooth

weighs a lil more than i expected but that doesnt really matter due to the quality of the product. battery life is incredibly long. buttons are easily accessible, and the feature i enjoy the most is that it alerts the wearer that the phone is ringing when the wearer is nowhere near the phone.",4
"It's decent....I guess...

I bought this for the price (less than $25) and while I think it IS a little awkward fitting in the ear, it's not THAT bad of a headset. However, after only a month of having it, something has happened to the speaker part to where I can only faintly hear the other party. For that, I can't recommend it. If everything else on the market was above $50, then it would be a decent deal, but there are at least 3-4 other brands around (probably more) at the same price level.",1
"hands free heaven

love this headset had several have been most pleased with this one",3
"motorola h500 easy to use

i love my motorola h500 it is so easy to connect to my phone and it charges up so fast and it amazed me how long it will hold a chargethank you for a good product Floyd Dockery",4
"Excellent!

The battery is not exactly as shown in picture. However, this aftermarket battery is excellent and cheap. Highly recommended.",4
"Lithium battery

This battery is NOT good. Have charged it over an over again but it wont power my phone. What do I do with it?",0
"Good battery life

I replaced the factory standard battery with this one. It is *not* the same battery, and does not match the product picture. Don't let this turn you off purchasing it though as I have gotten better battery life with it than I ever did with the original phone battery.I atually purchased two of these so I could have one to swap out, but haven't needed too. I was able to play music from my phone's speaker for over six hours and still had 50% battery life remaining. Great deal.",4
"Ok, not Perfect

These ""Guardz"" seem to perform the task I bought them for: protecting the screen of our Garmin C330 from scratches (particularly my wife's fingernails). However, they do produce increased reflections in sunlight and make the screen slightly harder to read.",2
"How about ships at a randomly determined time - Don't bother

I ordered this product a month ago. It is supposed to ship in 1-2 weeks..... False claim. Don't bother. I just checked the status of my order 3 weeks later and it is estimated to ship in another month with delivery another 2 weeks after that.... By my count that means the product ships in 8 weeks with delivery in 10 weeks. Sure, that's fine, I didn't plan on using my cell phone until then anyway. This is a pointless exercise.",0
"nice

i like this, i wish i found out before that there was a case like this.",4
"Great shims

I love theses shims, as a plumbing contractor these shims are great for what we use them for, they will not rott or give way under pressure.",4
"Beats Wood

This product is excellant for your shimming needs. And it will not rot, crack or otherwise fall apart as wooden shims do.",4
"this is myy opinion

ok so i ordered this item online, and i waited a week for it. when i opened it at my house it looked NOTHING like the picture. the picture shows the pink covering the letter part of the phone (which is what i wanted to cover). and also the item does not cover the letters, and i was very disappointed because i thought i finally thought i found what i was looking for... but i guess not",1
"Great fit and protection

I have been using this case for a little over a month on my BlackJack. The case is not easy on/easy off, but since I plan to keep it in there, that's okay. The case fits perfectly and the openings for the connection slot, the micro sd slot and the tracking wheel are perfectly placed. I was concerned that using the buttons would be difficult, but I do not notice any difference with or without the cover. I like that the cover is slip-resistant, so that if I lay the phone on a desk, my lap, or the arm of the couch, it will not slide right off. I have been using the Black Jack with the standard battery until today. Today I received the extended battery and put it in the phone with the new cover. The silicone case still fits. It has to stretch a bit and the opening aren't as perfect as they were for the regular battery, but they still work. The only two drawbacks for this case that I have found: (1) because it is a non-slip surface, it is not as fast to out of or put into my tiny purse, although it is definitely possible and (2) the device cannot be used with a belt clip unless you take the case off, however, I rarely would want to do this, so the case is perfect for me.",4
"Meh.

I thought the item was pretty cool at one point, but then I couldn't stand that belt clip piece that kept poking my leg in my pocket. If you use the belt clip part of it, then it's nice. Otherwise, it's a pain.",2
"awesome

Absolutely the best phone I've ever had!!! I have rather large hands, but the keyboard is still easy to use. I get lots of looks while typing messages, especially from the younger crowd who are really into texting.I questioned my purchase because I don't use text messaging too frequently -- until I found out about Google SMS. Basically, you send key phrases like the name of a business or directions or flight information to the address ""46657"" (which spells GOOGL on a phone keypad) and Google replies with results. Now I use text messaging all the time!I love it!",4
"False and/or Misleading..

I was looking for the extended battery for the i500 phone (Model #BEX119GSE) and believed this to be the same one.Two issues.1. It is not the OEM battery as the OEM battery has Samsung stamped on the casing.2. The OEM extended battery (Model #BEX119GSE) is 1600mAH. This battery is not.The reason this is false and/or misleading is this battery claims to be the ""BEX119GSE"" and it is not. Here is the break down of the OEM batteries, and where this one fits in (as found on the web).Manufacture Used-In Model # Chem Volts mAHSamsung SPH-I500 BSL1198SE Li 3.6 800Samsung SPH-I500 BST119BSE Li 3.6 1100Unknown SPH-i500 B-7703 Li 3.6 1400Samsung SPH-I500 BEX119GSE Li 3.6 1600The only reason I didn't put one star down is because it's a 1400mAH battery for $35. Not a bad deal, I just wish they wouldn't have claimed it was the BST119BSE.",2
"Replace battery

Replaced battery first time...so far it's good. Battery lasted close to day and a half...",3
"not bad

Not bad. So far it is working well. Either this is not a genuine cell or BP-6M is not the most powerful model.",2
"Absolutely satisfied

The Battery was delivered on time and in perfect condition as promised... absolutely satisfied with my purchase!",4
"small and iconic

This is the first truly tiny and iconic mp3 phone I have seen and used. Despite being alarmed at the size of the keys, I find it easy to use, and gratifyingly small.I'll attempt to be brief. For the previous 5 years ago, I have had touch screen 3G Motorola smart phones (A920, A925 and A1000), and before that, Nokias and a Palm Pilot.No longer needing full PDA functionality, I wanted something small (for a change) with strong battery life, which would provide very good music player functionally. I also wanted: speakerphone, good quality headset, plus a tri-band or quand-band for usability overseas. I already have a good digital camera, and didn't want to carry around a phone thicker than my wallet. That meant the Nokia N95 was out of the running, despite the lure of GPS.The good* Walkman can be controlled when keypad locked, but not accidentally.* Great battery life and ultra fast charging!* Menus are easy to navigate and comprehensive.* Clean crisp screen and versatile camera features* Doesn't crash (can you tell I've had a few Motorolas?)* Handles 3.5 mm headphones* The noise reducing in-ear headphones with great soundThe bad* Minimal amount of text it will hold in contacts, notes and calendar entries - its not quite a PDA in that way* Working out how play lists work was a hassle* Minimal instruction manuals in the boxSurprises* How much I use the Blog functionality - I take a photo, type up the text and upload it to my site - very convenient diarising or blogging when on the run* The ability to auto-stitch photos into a landscape shot* The music syncing software allows you to specific (ie downgrade) the bitrate of songs being transferred so as to save space* It copes with a 2GB M2 card despite saying it is only upgradeable to 1 GB* Its feel very solid.VerdictElegant, small and highly functional - I was surprised as how much easier and better phones can get in just every few years. Worth the change. The in ear noise cancelling headphones have brought my mobile listening experience to a new level.",4
"I love this phone and I will not replace it

I had this phone since 2008. I couldn't find a satisfying replacement with the same features in ( basic phone)here is the pros and cons:Pros:-Very small, fits nicely in your pocket-Rugged design, I dropped it many time on pavement and from moderate heights and it still functions and in one piece.-The sound quality is great comparing to the other MP3 players I had even the itouch-Memory card can be easily swapped and replaced-Battery last for a long time even after 3 years of use I only charge the phone twice a week.-Acceptable camera quality-good Bluetooth connection (better than the itouch )Cons:-I hate the headphone connection and how you have to use the sonyEricsson special headset connection, which breaks frequently. It should come with regular head phone jack like the itouch.-no enough applications, but enough for a basic phone.overall, it is an excellent basic phone , with economical price, long battery life and good MP3 sound.If mine breaks I will try to look for similar or the same replacement.",4
"The Best Small Cell Phone I've Ever Owned

Despite its small size and the fact that it's now a very old design, I love this phone for its size, portability and functionality. It's definitely a PDA but if you just want a small cell phone which is great as a phone, easy to text with despite its small keys and has fantastic battery life, this fits the bill. I've had my first one for more than 4 years now and have just bought a fourth to keep as a spare for future use as my others are still going strong.",4
"Exellent Phone!

I am very happy with it. The Wallkman interface is very useful, friendly, and the quality sound if you use a good hearphones is a plus for avoid the carriying of another gadget, for me, this is a better choice than ipod. Unfortunely, this has no FM radio, but I knew this and agree when purshased.The camera is poor in low light conditions, the lack of flash, autofocus and poor withe balance settings dont help with this cons. In day light and outdoors it can get a good pictures, with good color and sharpness. The screen has very good resolution, more little than average but can reproduce amazing graphics and text. Phone interface come with the advantages of a sonyericsson mobile, easy of use, navigate, good features and decent life battery, althoug, no the better.The keypad is confortable, no very hard no very soft, but i must say that my fingers are thin. Design is beautiful, this SE has fine details. Is a clear All in One Gadget:Pros:Design, stainless still appearence.Thin.High quality walkman.Rubberized back cover.3G ready.High resolution screen, outdoor viewable.General Good performance.High Capacity, currently I bought 4 GB card and works perfectly (comes with 1 GB card).Good pictures from camera in good light conditions.Cons:Blurry pictures in low light conditions.Data cable and charger port is not protected by ruber cover, needs constantly cleaning.Data transfer via usb cable is very low, no USB 2.0 to memory card storage, you will need to buy card reader.Because of the thin body, the sound of the speaker is ""metallic"".",3
"woW880

The title may be a little corny but this phone is great. The size of the phone is smaller then most if not all Sony Ericsson phones and it is definately a thin phone for being a 3G phone. The only downside to the phone is the minor learning curve to using smaller buttons, but that only takes a few days to get used to. Overall, this is a great phone.",3
"Breaks easily

The phone was fine until it broke. I had it repaired at an authorized dealer, it broke again soon. Now I am weary of Sony phones. In contrast, the Nokia N85Nokia N85 Unlocked Phone with 5 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, MP3/Video Player, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Copper)that I have landed on concrete about 10 times and continues to function as if nothing happened.",0
"Eh

Got this phone because of its size. Opened the box and was immediately unsatisfied. The phone is cheaply made, the buttons are insanely small. And to top it off, unlike what I was told by various stores, this phone can not be used on AT&T, it doesnt accept the correct signals.",0
"nice phone, looks good, but on the receiving end, doesn't work too well

my girlfriend has this phone, and as a result, i've dealt with its beauty, its sleekness, and also its inability to provide adequate voice volume. no, it's not my phone. I use a cingular 3125 and the call volumes on that thing are so loud sometimes i have to hold the phone away from my ear. connecting with the w880i, i have to really listen closely and pay really close attention to whoever is talking into the w880i. sometimes the receive sensitivity on the w880i is so crappy that it doesn't even register some words making me think it's cutting out, but it's not a signal problem. might just be her phone or maybe it's too small and the mic is too far away from the mouth to adequately pick up/transmit a loud enough voice. all i know is, it's quite annoying to have to talk to someone using a w880i as its main function doesn't work too well.",1
"Excellent

I've had every Treo out there, a MDA, Sprint Touch, played with the iphone and the Nokia e61i is hands down the best out of all of them. The S60 OS is the best one I've seen so far. Windows Mobile and the Treo's seem to freeze a lot. They are sluggish. The S60 so far has been very smooth. I'm a network admin and there are some good options for 3rd party software for this OS. The keyboard is great. Not like the iPhone and Touch where you a keying on glass and the keyboard is small. It's just not comfortable typing on those phones. The one thing that I really liked about this phone was the reception. It always has great reception. Nokia is known for that. All I know is that all my phone calls are crystal clear. Another thing I really like about this phone is the WiFi. It has great WiFi reception. I haven't had a problem yet at work, in hot spots, and at home. Yes I use it at home. That's how nice it is. I can just lay on the couch and check emails, browse some sites real quick. Overall this phone is a great buy. You can't go wrong with a Nokia. I love mine and I'm glad I bought. It's definitely one of the best smartphones out there.Update:I've also used Blackberry's at work. They are good phones but they are costly when it comes to corporate email. You will need BES and it's not cheap. With the Nokia E61i, you can use a free piece of software that works great called Mail for Exchange. Plus, the E61i has a SIP stack and blackberry doesn't. VOIP for me is an important feature to have.[...]",4
"Rather Enjoyable

I have been quite happy with my Nokia E61i, which I have had for about a month. The ability to easily add applications from many that are available is really nice. The device syncs calendar and contacts with my Mac Book Pro (after getting the update from Nokia) far better than any previous previous device I have owned (Motorola and Palm Treos).The built in browser is quite good, but has a couple oddities and the e-mail application is not perfect. The good thing is I added the Opera Mini browser and I am incredibly happy. The Nokia Series 60 OS is solid and is a good platform for developers to build great applications. The addition of Nokia adding easy web access to Microsoft Live as well as Yahoo Go is also rather nice and easy if you use those services.I have also been really impressed with the camera.",3
"this phone has wi fi. witch is very nice to have. not many cell ph. there making have wifi. ! surfs the web ok. useing apps drai

great web surfer, not load for a cell ph. huge clculater look. better computer than cell ph . apps usaly run ok. the web site that are for beta or moble are the best . large files for reg home pc tend to boot you off the net.. otherwise it's a great web surfer and e mailing. push to talk is used by sprint and this ph will do everything.. ! i give it a ten . ph",4
"Beats Windows Mobile and Blackberry

After owning a number of smartphones over the years, Blackberry's, a T-Mobile Dash w/ Windows Mobile 6, etc., this Nokia blows them all away. After 1 month using it I am very happy with the purchase (got it direct from Mobilecity, which was cheaper). The S60 OS is better than Blackberry (way more features and 3rd party support) and is much more stable and fast than Windows Mobile.Pros:- BIG beautiful 2.8"" screen (the best feature, makes web surfing much better)- Light sensing screen looks great in any situation, even in sunlight (it uses a LCD-like mode)- Quality/durable construction- Excellent reception- Good battery life (2 full days w/ normal use)- Good camera and video (performs as good as a 3MP)- It talks (voice tells you who is calling)- Nice keyboard (silent)- Stable S60 Symbian OS (never crashes)- 3rd party software support (excellent for all S60 phones), ie FREE utilities and games- wifi works great- lots of cool features...finding new stuff all the time, voice activation, gps, windows office support, voice recorder, themes, etc.- Excellent software Nokia PC Suite includes full configuration backups (not something that MS never included), file manager, media players, etc.- Did I mention the nice big 2.8"" screen?Cons:- The basics are easy, but there's a steep learning curve with many menus to configure for power users who want to get the most out of this phone (but you are rewarded for your efforts with almost unlimited customizing and features).- handset volume could be better (the speakerphone sounds great though)- The size of this phone may be kinda big for some (I personally like it's size, but it's probably not for everyone)- The call buttons on the top are a bit hard to press due to their shape, you kinda have to use your fingernails.- Once annoyance is the lack of button for speakerphone (it's burried in the menu...time to find an OS hack for this..)Nokia replaced this phone in 2009 with the E71, but they made the screen much smaller, only 2.3"" now!"" Big mistake Nokia. I'll keep my E61i and never have to squint.Tips: The included web browser isn't bad, but Opera Mini (free download) is better. As far as Youtube, go to their mobile site to have it integrate with the included Real Player to watch videos. Anytime you can't figure something out or something isn't working the way you want, just search in google and you'll find the fix every time. There is almost nothing you can't do with this phone, it is like the ultimate geek toy.",4
"Great smart phone is a leap ahead of the latest treo.

I've used my Nokia E61i for about 1/2 a year after having a Treo for the year before that. I use this phone for- Exchange based Email and Calendaring-- with Good Email Messaging (3rd party sw)- Web browsing- Google maps: download the application--it works great and will give you directions and show your location based on the coordinates of the cell tower you are talking to (or you can add on true GPS).- Voice callsWhat I like:- Overall quality: This phone is one of a few models that survived Cisco's rigorous tesing for a replacement for their corporate smartphones (previously treos). They did a lot of QA on these devices and out of the few that survived (blackjack, moto Q, Nokia e61i), this phone has the best battery life.- Battery life: wow. Only problem is that I tend to loose my charger now.- Moving from a treo to this phone took a little adjustment (have to quit trying to tap the screen). This phone is much more solid (treo would crash frequently), faster, and the battery lasts about 3-4x as long as the treo ever did.- Email w/ Good Mobile Messaging software is very slick. This is what my company uses.- Dimensions: this phone is very thin and light for how wide it is, and it is much more comfortable in the pocket than a treo.- Stability. I can run my email and calendaring client (Good), the web browser (excellent by the way), and google maps at the same time without any crashes. More programs than that and you will probably have to close something to get enough memory. Switching between applications is easy, just hold down the app key and then select which app you want to switch to.- WiFi roaming: I like having wifi available when I have a weak signal. Web browsing is very quick on wifi.What I don't like:- You can't always copy and paste text as easily as you could on the Treo. Mostly, the web browser doesn't allow me to copy text off a web page to use in another app. This isn't a huge deal for me, since the click-to-call still works when I'm looking up phone numbers on Google Maps.",4
"Really bad PDA

I have a Nokia E61i and it is really a very frustrating experience. It is a good phone but a very bad PDA.Networking is a nightmare with the phone it keeps going to different networks at random. Seems it stores the access point with the bookmark, who does that. Constantly get out of memory cards when there is plenty of mem left and I have also added a @ GB card.Would not want anyone else to go through what I have gone through after spending good money on this. Not recommended please do not buy.Also there is a reason why Nokia is moving away from their own s/w and will start using MS s/w for their phones some time in the future.Really bad the way Nokia is able to pass this on to consumers with deceptive marketing.",0
"Bad experience with this product

This cellular battery is not for the Nokia N-80, I lost my money because I had now a battery what is less price and the bad quality.",0
"A low cost replacement

The battery doesn't seem to hold a charge like the one that came with the phone, but it will last several days before going dead. The cost was very reasonable.",3
"no good

I order these for my new cell phone because it dropped lots of calls.When i recieved them in the mail i put one in my phone but my phone just keeped on dropping calls.So these do not work at all in your phone.",0
"Gives Cell Phone and PDA Antenna Booster's a bad name!

These do not work, they are no more then stickers for a sticker collector. If you want ones that actually work, include the word 'gold' in the search title. I asked for a refund because they don't work and they're sending me more instead!The ones that work are here, under this title ""Cell Phone PDA Antenna Booster (Generation 4)""",0
"Antenna Upgrade

I ordered a 6 pack of antenna upgrades from Accessory Export and my phone Needed THREE of them to just hold on to the signal at my house. The shipping was Slow and expensive. I don't know why they don't use use Standard Mail.",2
"uh.,..

At first it seemed to work, but after a few days not as much. But I do get fewer dropped calls.",2
"It is pretty good not great

at first i went to an area where I got 2 bars and got a little but hyphy and installed 4 on my cell at once, and then i did not get any signal! then i took 3 off so I had the one next to the antenna like they said, it did not really make that much of a difference, although it seemed to keep the bar slightly longer, but the one thing that made this product worth while to me was the fact that it reduced gsm noise (people with gsm phones ( cingular , tmobile) probably have heard this noise, it interferes with speakers that you are next to it makes a modem noise esp when you are getting a call) but this completely reduced this noise, so it is good for something",2
"Does nothing

I purchase this because we live in a fringe area and cell phone reception is spotty. This Antenna Booster was a wast of money. It did absolutely nothing to improve reception.",0
"Slight improvement

The increase in reception is passive and perhaps 7-10% enhancement to cell phone onboard antenna. I ordered these due to the fact I was submitting an order for other cell related items.",2
"cell phone internal booster

THIS ITEM HELPS SOME BUT NOT A LOT. NEED THE REPEATER TO HELP BOOST SIGNAL. THIS DISTRIBUTOR DID NOT READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ORDER. HAD TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE 3 X.",0
"Work great

Don't have very good reception where I live. These pull in service where other people don't get it thanks have been using these for 8yrs",4
"something good whatever

After putting 3 days on my phone I did notice better reception. My phone is a att pantech crossover. I did notice better cellular reception reception ,but for WiFi and Bluetooth. It did nothing to helpStill no reception places I never got it. And the new signal is barely noticeable but it's still better. kind ofYour actual results will very and if you're looking for a major signal boost and don't even think about this",2
"Decent

Worked great for my wife's phone, not so well for mine. However, that being said, I do notice a slightly improved signal, even though I'm in an area where the signal is generally very weak or non-existant.",2
"Does it work? Probably not.

In my home on a cheap Nokia phone the reception was very unreliable before I put in this sticker. Did it improve anything? I do no know. The reception is still bad. If it made any difference? Hard to tell.On my expensive, Android smart phone there was no reception before I put in the sticker, and there is none now, whatsoever.You can buy signal boosters for a $100 and up. It is hard to believe that a little device for pennies could be effective.",1
"SCAM!

DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF STICKERS FOR 4 DOLLARS.Go to McDonald's and get yourself a nice sandwiches and french fries.This is a scam. Does not work.",0
"don't work

The device is cheaply made and showed no signs of increasing the signal strength. The product does not work as described.",0
"Doesn't work.

This product does not work. It made no difference in my signal. I would not recommend this product to anyone.",0
"Its ok for what I paid for it

Its ok for what I paid for it but it doesnt work as well as I had hoped. For me it gave me one more bar then I would usually have so it does help a little bit.",2
"worth what I paid for it

I probably should have read more reviews before purchasing. Where we live you is out in the middle of nowhere, we live on ranch, and I cant even receive a text message in my house much less a phone call. One of the reviews on here said that basically that you have to have signal in order to boost it, which sounds quite logical. With this siganl booster I now receive text messages and my phone will ring inside the house but in order to actually speak with whomever is calling i still have to step outside. the fact that it rings and i receive messages makes this purchase worth it to me even tho I still cant really use my phone in my house. for the price i would do it over again and i got enough of them to give one to my husband and two to my parents who also live on the ranch.",3
"Powerful little punch

Forgot I had this on my phone until I got the request to review it. But, my phone has been working exceptionally well lately...because of these boosters!! I have a Blackberry Torch. You just put this sticky little piece of film by your battery and *viola* you have way better reception!! Seems to do the trick. Recommend!! And it's a great price to boost your phone's antenna.",4
"Helps

Not a miracle fix but it works good enough to make it worth the price. If you have no reception at all I doubt this will help but if you have poor reception, it does help a bit.",3
"This particular booster works very well

I ordered this booster hoping to get just the slightest boost. I now have a constant two extra bars in my house (vs. no service) so I am more than happy with it. I think, for the money, it is a worthwhile endeavor.",4
"Amazing

I tried these antenna's to help my wife with her cell phone issues. They actually improved her cell service so I added one to my HTC EVO 4G LTE, it has helped improve my signal service. If you are having issues I recommend these!",4
"Not Worth the Purchase

The only good thing I can say about this product is that it was easy to install. It is worthless otherwise.",0
"crap

these things are ajoke they do nothing for the phone but for the price it was a fun thing to try. but really not worth a dime",0
"Don't both

I have a My Touch with T-mobile. This did absolutely nothing. Waste of money. It comes with 6 and I tried each one of them.",0
"best bang for your buck

Most of my family work in the oil field and they are constantly up and down mountains and in valleys and creek beds and always having to say ""can you hear me now?"" Drives us all nuts! So, when I came across a 6 pack for super cheap I had to get it. All the boys love it now that we can hear them all the way on top of a mountain.",4
"Cell Phone Booster Fact vs. Fiction

The 2nd generation cell phone booster works fine if you have at least 2-3 bars of signal strength and are looking for a boost. It will not perform a miracle nor allow a cell phone whose internal antenna is totally damaged to work or pick up a signal. However it will add a bar or two to a phone that has decent reception to being with.",2
"Hard to tell if they worked

Hard to tell if they worked, but I had really bad reception with ATT in my area since I moved here from an area where ATT was the big seller. It did seem to kind of improve after I put multiple on.",2
"Good Product

I purchased this product because a friend told me that they work well. I was able to catch signal in places I normaly couldnt. Even in weaker spaces, the bars jump one bar more than normal.",2
"So-So

Did not work in the one location where I needed more service (dorm room)but seemed to boost reception in other areas.",2
"get what u pay for

Didn't think they would work, & they didn't. But at the price it was worth a try.",0
"DON'T BUY

It might be cheap, but don't waste your money. It did absolutely no good on my LG Esteem. If you decide to try it make sure you pay attention to the quantity.",0
"Cell Phone Booster

The idea is nice, but the reality has not been worth the cost. This antenna booster did not help with my problem, and I would not recommend this item to others.",0
"Phone signal booster

I purchased this product for a friend, and he has not yet used it so I don't know how well it works, but it was sent swiftly and appeared to be as described in the posting, so I am satisfied.",3
"It takes 2

After reading other reviews, my husband and I put 2 on each of our phones. He got a 2 bar boost and I got a 1 bar boost. Which is awesome when it's 1 bar from 0. I don't know if it works any better than putting aluminum on your phone or something, but it does help. For $2 it was worth it because we live in a bad signal area and we've already switched phone companies (and phones) twice. I may put a third on mine and see if it gives any more help. We tried it out of desperation more than anything, but we're very glad it helped. ANY help is worth 5 stars at this point!",4
"Horrible!!

Don't bother wasting your money on this product. I tried it on three different phones and it didn't improve anything on any of them!! The ONLY reason I gaved it one star is because it wouldn't allow me to leave zero.",0
"What a complete joke

The joke must be on me for EVER thinking that something like this would ever work. Save your money. I got taken, but it doesn't mean you should be.",0
"do not buy... does nothing

This product did not help my signal to increase. It claimed to improve coverage and guess what!! FAIL to do what it was supposed to do. Do not waste your money on cheap products that say that can xo great things and are cheap. I would say you get less than you paid for... And it was already cheap",0
"bad

do not purchase this as it does not work. my cell phone reception did not improve at all. a total waste of money.",0
"No boost for me...

Had hoped this would improve reception for my cell phones. We are in a heavily populated area with several towers nearby, but we sit amongst stone and stucco homes in a small valley, so the signals bounce a lot. Installed the Antenna Booster as instructed- even tried some variations. Absolutely no improvement. Sent it back.",0
"DOES NOT WORK

I PUT THIS PRODUCT IN MY PHONE AND HAVE NOT SEEN ANY DIFFERENCE IN MY SIGNAL STRENGTH AT ALL. I BOUGHT SOME BEFORE AND THEY ACTUALLY HELPED BUT THESE DID NOT.",0
"Crap

This did not work for me. If it is working, the results are barely noticable. There are 2 on my phone...'nuff said...",0
"antenna booster

I used these on three different cell phones. It did not increase my signal strength any at all. I was glad they didn't cost much.",0
"Cheap and good

This antenna booster really works and make the signal get better reception, I tried this item with 3 android phones (xperia, galaxy mini and LG)",4
"easy to use

easy to use dont take much to install but they dont seem to do much good.i didnt see any different in the signal on my phone even using two of them together like the package says you can.its cheap if you want to give it a try but it just didnt work for me.well packaged didnt take long to get them",1
"So So

Works on some phones, others not a bit. Can't believe these are even sold yet... Got them for all my family and friends. Not worth getting in my honest opinion.",1
"is useless

is useless, my phone never had more signal, or putting the six simultaneously.. is uselessis uselessis uselessis useless, is useless",1
"It does what it says!

The product does what the manufacturer says it was designed to accomplish. The signal booster, at least carefully place under the battery of my phone, -according to the detailed instructions on the package, allow me to get service in places it didin't before, except inside the elevator, and with the door closed; but, after all, the product is designed to multiply a signal, -if the there's no signal, or close to none, it takes very little mathematical knowledge to expect no improvement (a X 0 = 0)",3
"Works for me.

I do get reception, but it added a bar for me. These are no 'Magic Bullet' for bad reception, but they can take it 'just over the edge'.I have used these before in old phones, but they get 'lost' easily if I forget to remove them when changing batteries. So this is good enough to 're-purchase', at least for me.",3
"Love it!

It gives more bars then had before. Such a perfect item. Made my bf very happy as well. So perfect of an item.",4
"Ho hum....

It's not that I git something that wasn't expected, i just expected itt to work much better than it did",2
"Great little gadget

I received this little item and wondered looking at it how could this help; but once installed which was easy peasy it worked just as advertised. Boosted my signal from barely one bar to three and four. And the signal has stayed that way for the 24hrs it's been installed. Bravo and to receive four in the pack was great. I would higly recommend this product to anybody that gets less than stellar reception from there cell phone.The tracking of the parcel was strange from my experience but the company/vendor answered up right away to my inquiry and the parcel arrived earlier as usual as per Amazon tradition.So overall Bravo; two thumbs up.",3
"No boost....

Didn't expect wonders, if fact I was more curious than desperate to see if such a product would really enhance the reception of my cell. All said, not surprisingly no enhancement resulted....at least it was unexpensive.",0
"Works Great!!!

Added a full bar to my signal strength, and now I don't drop calls the way I used to. Quick Delivery and at the price point, what do you have to lose???",4
"I am not sure

saw little change on signal strength. However I used one before years ago and it worked great. Just can't recall the brand rather it was the same or not.",2
"Not sure

I have not noticed much of an improvement in signal. I think it's a hoax.",1
"For signal boosting, this does nothing

I purchased a screen protector for my phone and received one of these as a ""free gift with purchase."" I remember seeing these on TV years ago before I even had a cell phone. I figured I would try it out since I got it as a free bonus, so why not? I followed the directions (peel off and place under battery; replace battery; turn on phone...etc.) and what happened? Nothing. My phone signal did not improve at all. I left it on for a week and went to various locations. My signal did not change anywhere I went. Nothing was ""boosted"" in any way. I peeled the sticker off and parts of this ""magic gold signal trapper"" came off with it. I don't think this is any different than a sticker or a Band-aid. I bet a Band-aid would probably provide more of a signal than this item. Don't waste your money. If you get it for free, great, but don't ""install"" it on your phone. It's pointless. If your phone signal is that bad constantly, switch providers. Don't buy these Snake Oil Stickers.",0
"cell phone signal JAMMER..not booster...!!

I had lot of expectations from this product. I tried on my Nokia7610 Cellphone. I was getting 2 bars for T-Mobile provider in my home in Albany,NY area. I called up t-mobile and they said, there are only 2 bars coverage promised in my area. So i bought this product and after using one and then two stickers, my cell phone stopped connecting to network instead of boosting the signal! I have thrown away all the stickers in trash. It might have worked for other people for different kind of provider. If you are getting weak signal, call up your service provider and check the coverage in your area and try to resolve the issue. If it does not, either change the cell phone or change service provider. Buying this kind of cheap solution is just a waste of time and money.",0
"Works Great

I got one of these and it really helps a lot. It makes a huge difference when in hard to call areas like elevators.",4
"Not half bad...

Fast delivery. Works well in motorola i290s, i465s and most boost mobile phones. Doesn't work very well in blackberrys.",3
"Works Great!

decided to get the 6 pack of the boosters thought it was worth a try installed it on hubby's phone we live in a kind of dead spot as well as in a rural area, and his trimode phone was barely getting a signal, after I put it in he now has 2 bars and in our house that is awesome!! I can walk in the yard and through the house and It wont drop a call!then I put one in my razer V3M and I get one bar and no dropped calls I can also walk in my house and get great reception I gave one to my friend for her razer and she can now also walk in her house and not lose me!best money I have spent online!",4
"does not work

CAN NOT USE ON I PHONE so was of no value to me might work on older phones but do not recommend for new phone",1
"Beware of shipping charge!

The price is decepive at best. There is nothing on this page that says the shipping charge will be $6.45!",0
"As seen on TV!!!! lol

The cake is a lie. I ordered this just to have some fun with friends at work. The seller was timely and efficient and the item was exactly what I wanted at an excellent price. I didn't see the difference but maybe you will?",4
"FAKE/BOOTLEGS or THE REAL DEAL!!!

If you have read other comments about this item, i bet you were a lil confused on if this product is good or not. I haven't bought this yet but i can help you find the real Antenna Booster. go to the this website you will learn everything about this item and how it workswww.signalmax.com/SignalBoosterFraud.htm",4
"The antenna booster just does't work

I gave one to my son and I put one on my cell phone too. Neither one of us noticed any change in cell phone signal. You are buying a thin plastic decal with some gold paint on it, that's all. I had better results by standing on one foot and jumping up and down!",0
"Quack Device

Folks, this is nothing more than a sticker with a design on it.It can in no way, and does in no way improve reception at all.They were selling these for $20, now I see they are down to $1, and even that is a rip off, unless you are a collector of quack devices, in which case, you must have this for your collection of quack devices from this century.I am keeping mine in it's bubble package and display it on the wall near my test bench.One day these will be worth something as collectors items, but don't get one beleiving that it can actually do what it claims, because that is physically impossible.",0
"Junk

Sorry folks..... This thing doesn't work. Don't you think that if a sticker with some metal bands embedded in it helped reception that the cell phone manufacturer would have added it. Especially since the stickers probably cost about $.09 eachGimme a break.",0
"Doesn't work for my purposes

I have a weird problem with my reception: full-empty-full-analog ..... basically my phone doesn't drop calls, but won't make/receive them half the time either. I usually have more consistent signal in my kitchen so I was hoping this sticker would make the 10ft to my room a little better. No luck for me, but maybe it's just my weird problem. Logically, I don't see how this is more than a sticker. But I gave in and tried it based on a couple positive reviews that seemed real (increasing basement signal etc). So make your own choice. Good luck.",0
"This product does Work.

I didn't think this product would work. But for the low price I decided to give it a try. I live in an rural area and my calls drop constantly. I placed 2 antenna boosters on my phone in an area of my house where I normally receive 1 bar and after placing the two antennas my bars jumped to 4. I walked around my house and continued to have more than 2 bars which isn't normal in my house. When we make or receive a call on our cell phones while in the house we need to stay perfectly still or else we might as well tell the caller good bye.This product works and I have purchases a bunch to give to friends and family for Christmas.",4
"Don't waste your Money

This sticker is a jock, does nothing to improve signal. I think that at 0.01 plus 4.00 usd shipping is a RIP OFF. You are better off buying something more expensive that works.",0
"Doesn't do squat

It's a sticker. It doesn't work. You're better off trying to make an antenna out of a Pringles can.",0
"Antenna Booster practically useless

Please do not waste yoour money on this. It is practically useless and did not add any kind of boost to my reception after I bought it. Waste your money if you want but, I am speaking from experience. It does not help.",0
"Just OK

I cannot see any significant advantage of Antenna Booster...Maybe, it will increase a little bit signal...",1
"These are good

These work pretty good. I live out in the country where there are hardly any towers and they are about 5 to 10 miles away with alot of terrain. I am able to use my phone in most places. Would still recommend because if you still can't talk you still get enought signal to text. :)",2
"they work

Have about fifty left and nobody even even knows about these its gonna be a good Christmas. PS you must really need a four foot antenna gets hot",3
"This is a joke product

Tried it in my phone and gave out two more for other people, and the feeling the same for allof us, Although these are cheap, a piece of tin foil would have the same results, which is NONE.A total waste of money.",0
"Gave it a try

I put this in my cell phone as I could not get a signal in my home. Still cannot get a signal in my home. Not sure if it helps outside or not.",2
"6 Pack Cell Phone and PDA Antenna Booster

Works on my 2 phones. Samsung R355C went from 3 bars to 5. Lg 800g went from 2 bars to 4. This was while sitting in my living room in the same chair.What else can I say. They worked for me.Fast Delivery.",4
"cell phone antenna boosters that are not boosters

This product didn't do anything for my phone or anyone else's phone I put it in!!!! I wish I would of never bought this product. My phone had 2 bars on it before I installed it and when I put it in it still had 2 bars on it then it would fluctuate between 2 and 1 bars after I restarted the phone. Then I put one in a government phone and it didn't help either before i put it in it had 2 bars but after I put it in it had no service at all!!!!! I did everything like the instructions said to also!!!! i could give it no rating i would!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",0
"Don't waste your time!

There isn't much to say, you get what you pay for... sometimes a bit less... In this case it was less. Theses things don't work. Save yourself the time and pass this product up. Shipping was fast and I did get everything promised but... the product is garbage.",0
"Big joke

I thought by adding this to my cell phone I would get better service. Well it did not change a thing, I gave the others to friends and they had no luck either. I do not blame anyone about this cause it was me just thinking it would work. : (",0
"NOT THE BEST

THESE HELP GIVE A LITTLE MORE RECEPTION, BUT NOT MUCH. IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU ACTUALLY SEEN IMPROVEMENT IN CALL QUALITY.",2
"i was fooled

you do not get a 6 pack you only get 1 of them do not be fooled i was very upset that it only came with one and i do not liked to be tricked like that",0
"Not Sure

Im not sure that this product did any rhing usefull as I cant notice a difference in cellular signal. I bought a few of these and have tried sticking them in various postions on cell phone. Just not sure",2
"Great product at a great price

the product is in good shape, with decent quality. It works great with my Nokia E61. the price is unbeatable. very satisfied.",4
"Great product! Nice and elegant

Great product, my Nokia E61i fitted perfectly in it. The finish is very sharp and elegant.",4
"Great product but ...

The openings in the case are at the wrong place. I have a Nokia E61 and you cannot charge the phone while it is in the case or use a wired headset. That makes it inconvient. Other than that great.",2
"Great, fun phone, but North America use only

The T290a is a small phone with lots of features. But first of all, it's great as a cell phone. Easy to use, good voice clarity, good reception where there's GSM network access. It's very stylish, too. This unit is unlocked so you can put in any SIM card you already have.Although this is not a strike against the phone itself, you should be aware that this is a North America GSM only phone. It doesn't work in Europe or Asia. If you want a world phone consider the Sony Ericsson Z500a which supports the additional 1800Mhz band providers in Europe and Asia use.In short, a terrific, affordable GSM phone to use in the states.",4
"everything a phone should be and nothing it should'nt.

this is quite a decent little phone. after cingular wanted to jab me in the eye with another 2 year contract to replace my wife's broken and out dated phone (it was less than a year old by the way) I did some research and found this little nugget of frugality. the signal is clear, phone is tiny and screen is clear. And in addition no extended contract or $150.00 upgrade to a cingular endorsed phone. If you want to talk and kill a couple of minutes with it's games this is a great little phone.",3
"Works perfectly in Brazil, South America :)

I decided to buy this cell phone model beacuse I tested several brands and models at a local cell phone store (in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and this one was the one that had the LOUDEST sound. Since I live in a very agitated city, where you can hardly hear the person speaking beside you when you are on foot on the street, I needed a cell phone which can handle the noise happening around you in a big city.I tested several cell phones in the middle of a corridor of one of Rio's most busies malls, and this is the one that passed the test ! :)As another poster already mentioned. It has everything a cell phone should have and nothing you don't need.",4
"looks cool but kinda small

the phone's kind of pretty to me. I really like how it looks. However, the keypads are so tinny that I sometimes reach the wrong buttons. I've just received the phone and haven't spent much time on it, so I don't see any other problem.I like the Sound&Picture; file in its desktop because it has COMPOSER and RECORDER that I can personalize my phone with my own ringtones. So far, the functions of desktop's files work well.Scine someone has complained about the weak signal in T290a, I tried to find out in the instruction book that because T290a has an internal antenna which located at the area of Sony Ericsson logo (the back), so when you hold the phone for a call, try not to cover the logo area. I assume this is the reason that may disrrupt or stop your calling.In brief, I love the phone. Although my T-mobile contract is almost over, and they offer me many great discounts to upgrade new handsets, I disregarded it for my T290a in Amazon. Hope these help!!!",3
"A good basic phone

It does everything I need it to do, its not the first SE phone I've had. Three things keep it from being better:1: The screen is not very bright - almost impossible to read in daylight - I've noticed this is a problem with all SE phones; if you like a nice bright display in a cheap phone get an LG2: The buttons are tiny - hard to hit with my fat fingers3: No camera - I've gotten used to having them in my phonesGood Battery Life - Good fringe reception - good basic phone",3
"Great bar-style phone, great price

Got this phone this week to use with my Cingular account. My LG clamshell-style flip-phone that they gave me died after 2 years of use, and I wanted a nice bar-style phone similar to the old Nokia 8820 series to replace it. But noone offers that anymore, and Cingular certainly doesn't offer a phone at this price, at regular retail. I ordered this phone for $70 from Amazon and so far it is proving to be a terrific little phone.It has several modern conveniences like a sharp color screen, T9 language input, WAP internet capabilities, SMS and MMS messaging, personal ringtones, picture ringtones, download backgrounds and ringtones, speakerphone, etc.. You can assign several numbers to a single contact, as well as their email address. When sending messages, you can have the phone prompt you to ask if you want to send the message as an SMS or email message.If you want to use a picture as the caller id for someone in your contacts, you can, but there is no way to do a direct connection from the phone to a computer, nor is there an onboard camera. Guess you could MMS it or attach it in an email though. But that's a very small gripe.The phone is lightweight, compact, easy to use and looks sharp. Best of all, I've experienced great reception and it seems to have a nice battery life to it.Best of all, since it is unlocked you can use this phone with most GSM/sim-card networks. Works flawlessly with Cingular in my area, should work equally as well with T-Mobile if I chose to use them.I'm very happy with this purchase and will keep this phone when I renew my contract in the future.",4
"great product slim design, could use a better screen though

great phone, actually worked with my at&t sim card before it was cingular, friends think its really cool although it does lack today bells and whisltes good fone just to have as a replacement",3
"carriers

Beware that Verizon is not compatible with SIM-unlocked phones. The phone seemed solid, but I had to return mine.",3
"plan

is is a great phone but if you get the pay as you go plan think agin it cost more to have it than a serves plan. that is if you are a talker you can thro 30 dollors in a week to a week in a hafe that is the same as a serves plan but on a serves plan you get like 1500 min",2
"Review

I think your company was really efficient in getting things done. When I requested that my product wasn't working I got a new one really quickly thank you and I would recommend them.",3
"Ok...

The time it took them to get to me was great. But it would've been nice if they had posted it somewhere that this software does not support Audiovox 8900, which was the reason I got it. I didn't return it, but wish I had of. Other than that this is really great software.",2
"MM-8300 data cable software sucks

The data cable is completely useless with this sprint phone because the software from mobile action doesnt work at all.",0
"cable fits phone, but .....

the cable I ordered fit the phone, but I cannot get the software (which you have to go to another website to download) to work. also the mega cd did not arrive with order. no explanation was with the order when it arrived. when I called company they stated there had been problems with cd and it wasn't being sent out. offered a partial credit.",1
"Doesn't work

Drivers do not match the USB cable and the software will not install because it says that the serial number has already been used.Waste of money.",0
"Junk Data Cable

Don't buy this. It doesn't transfer anything. The CD is worthless. It should be rated Zero, but you can't go that low.",0
"Not a Tablet PC stylus -- Misleading

I have a Toshiba Portege M200, this pen does not work with it. I suspect this is a stylus for a Toshiba PDA; however it does not work with the M200 (and I would therefore assume it does not work with any other Toshiba tablet with the Wacom digitizer).",0
"Proper reserve pen for Toshiba Portege M400

I have the M400 Portege and this pen is the bee's knees. It works great. The portege M200 used different technology to operate. You need to search for M200 and toshiba for that pen. This is the thin one, the reserve pin, not the fat one that self ejects itself out of your computer's holding bay. I love mine and it is better than a mouse!!!!",4
"Stylus

This is the original sylus that hides in the bottom of the Toshiba laptop. It works great and hides in a compartment in the bottom. Recommended as a back up for anyone who presents a lecture often. If you loose the primary pen this is your back up in a pinch.",4
"Reserve Pen not for Toshiba M7 Drawing

Bought this pen for drawing on the TOshiba M7 Tablet. Pressure sensitivity didn't work. In fact it was inverse. Do not recommend for Toshiba M7 Tablet Drawing.",0
"Table Pen ?? NOT

I asked for the Toshiba Tablet Pen ... I gave the model number and everything .... what was sent my be a tablet pen but is so small it does not stay in my tablet... a waste of my time and money ... sorry I bothered",0
"Best bang for the buck

It's an extra-life battery so it's wider(thicker) than the original. That makes the phone a bit bulkier than with the original one. It would have been nice if this had been made clear in the description of the battery! However, for the price it's an absolute bargain; and since the phone itself is so out-of-date, what difference does the extra bulk really mean - not much! If you're still using this phone, you must not be too particular(and I am not) so this battery will work just fine.",3
"Broke instantly

Got it, used for a day, the plastic piece to the left of the connector broke off after 6 hours of use. I did expect the plastic these things made of to be a little less fragile.",0
"Arm Band is huge

This Arm Band is Very Large. It practically falls off my arm. I don't remember reading this in the reviews, So I thought I would post about it. The only Velcro on the Arm Band that sticks to the small Velcro dots is the very end of the Arm Band. So if you have a smaller Arm, I would suggest looking at other products instead of this one.",0
"Replaced camera cable

My cat chewed up the cable that came with my camera and I found this replacement for very little money and it works great.",4
"Excellent replacement battery!!!

When my verizon contract ended, i upgraded phones but decided to keep the phone b/c i really liked the alarm clock feature. I've been using the phone solely as an alarm clock for about 4 years now. very portable and easy to use.However, the battery started to die which caused major problems b/c if i didn't wake up immediately (e.g. hit snooze), the battery would end up dying and the alarm not go off again causing me to be late. arrrgghhh!!!I actually thought i was going to have to ditch the phone b/c i didn't think anyone would have a replacement battery. Lucky me though. Found this battery and it's been working like a champ for about a year. Doesn't seem to have lost it's potency one bit. i can go 5 or 6 days without having to recharge.highly recommended for the motorola v325 phone (for anyone who actually still has one).",4
"Beware the time stamp

EDIT: I purchased this from CCM Accessories. But the time stamp question is probably a good one for all retailers.Purchased the first of these on 11/12/10 for a trusty v325i. I was chagrined to find the time stamp said 12/07, so the battery was nearly three years old, and unlikely to fully charge. I called them about this and was convinced to try a ""3 cycle"" charge of 8 hour increments. The battery never had more than 70 minutes talk time, so I asked to swap...was told they had a newer lot in, from 2009. Did the exchange, and the next battery had a time stamp of 12/07.At least their returns department is prompt.If you want to call before ordering and find the age of the lot, that's your best bet. Otherwise forget it.",0
"Did the Job

This battery seems to be the real deal. Holds a charge for about two days of use. So far I have been using it for 9 months and still holds the same charge.",4
"good product

purchased it for wife's phone and its still running good and holding a charge. Don't recharge as often as I thought I would have to. Good buy",3
"Good prices; inconsistent quality

This is the second time I ordered these replacement batteries. The price is certainly much lower than in a Verizon store or even Radio Shack. The ones from the first order were fine. However, one of the batteries from the second order did not hold the charge well; I could not get more than 30 minutes of talk time out of it. But, given the price, it is still a pretty good deal.",3
"one good one not good

I purchased two of these batteries, the date code was over a year old when they arrived. One hold the charge well, the other one needs to be recharged every couple of days. The batteries are cheap enough, so you may want to order two if you will be traveling.",2
"Great Battery - Excellent Service

I was very happy with the quick delivery and performance of the battery. Nice to have a reliable cell phone again.",4
"I Lov""ed"" it

I have a voq and i love the phone. You get a smartphone without the smart phone price. i loved the quality of the earphones alot. Im thinking acutal stereo sound through an earpiece wow. I also liked the button on the cord allowed you to answer the phone and it restarted the song once i was done. I LOV""ED"" them because they broke on me. Yeah it start playing in one ear then no ears. I wish i could order them again but Amazon is out of stock or whatever. Well thats the review. I NEED SOME EARPHONES FOR MY PHONE!!!",3
"clear screen protector for palm

Excellent product. Reduced the wear on my treosignificantly.Shipped in standard envelope looking like junk mail.",4
"Exactly what I needed.

Perfect fit for the Treo 650. Great price. Comes with instructions and tool to smooth out the air bubbles. Simple, perfect.",4
"Nice product

The screen protector fits perfectly in TREOs.. I recommend this product to anyone who wants to protect the screen because has good quality.",4
"A must have item

If you want to protect the screen of your Palm, you need to purchase this item",4
"Awesome

Very timely - and was everything i thought it would be - BUT SOO REASONABLY PRICED!!!",4
"coting

The stylus coting I found to be superfluous but then I don't use the sytlus extensively.",2
"Anti-Glare Protector

This sounds like a good product but was very difficult to remove from packaging to place onto my phone screen. I ended up dropping it on the floor and dirt stuck all over it. So, I tried to wash it, as it says it is washable, and that did not work at all. The sticky film simply smudged all over it and created a mess.If you can get it TO your phone, it will work great.",3
"screen protector

Do not buy if you are intending on being able to still use the touch srcreen on your treo its a waste of money in shipping",0
"Not a Great Experience

The picutre the seller had in the ad was different from the item described so I didn't get what I thought I ordered. When I emailed them for return instructions I got a snotty reply. They did eventually refund the purchase price and original shipping, they did not pay for the return shipping...I had to eat that. The picture in the ad has now been changed to the correct item. Overall an unsatisfactory experience.",1
"You get what you pay for

I liked this item at first. It looks nice and I got alot of compliments on it. The problem is...It doesn't fit the phone well. What is the point of have a leather case on your phone that keeps falling off??? I can't complain because it was so cheap. right now the case is in the arm rest of my car the last time it fell off, I just said forget it!",1
"Very pleased!

Well the leather case ordered here really works great and is identical to the one sold on the Samsung website. The big difference is that I got it for about 50% off. It fits the phone like a glove and is proved to be very durable so far. If you looking for a good case at a cheap price then i would recommend getting this one.",4
"Works,but needs some design modification

The case is so tight that it tends to flip open the phone even with a minor brush with my hand.Also the clip being attached to the case( its does not swivel)its sometimes hard to unclip it from the belt,where I usually carry it.",3
"Samsung SCH-A870 Leather Phone Case

Nice quality leather case. Sturdy and great price. Clip doesnt swivel like most but it is still a great product.",3
"good product

I have the V557 and we needed the case because it seems like the keys scratch the screen. The case covers the whole screen as well as from 456 down on the keypad. Stays in place pretty well. There are only a few cons. First the two halves snap together and this loops when it is open. This often blocks the camera and easily comes undone. It also seems a bit bulky but not bad. Otherwise for the price it is a very good product.",3
"Good for the price

I purchased this case as a replacement for a Cingular case for my Motorola V551. The old case was several years old, having originally been purchased for an older (similar) model of the Motorola phone so had finally worn out. The leather quality is not as good as the Cingular case was; however, the cost of this one was about half, so it's a fair trade. It is fairly attractive, just not as soft. Also, I am able to use the camera with this case in place (the old one got in the way). I clip the case to my purse and I like the fact that I am able to slip it off the detachable clip fairly quickly when I get a call, the same as the old Cingular case. It also comes with a second clip that isn't detachable for those who perfer that kind (somewhat smaller). Overall, I'm impressed with this cell phone case and very glad that I ordered it for myself for Christmas!",3
"Cell phone case

It is great. It is better than the one I had and since this phone had been discontinued, I had a very difficult time finding a replacement. It fit perfect and looks great.",4
"Elite Premium Cases for Motorola Cell Phone

Cellet Elite Premium Case for Motorola V551, V330, V547, V555, & V557 Model Cell Phones - Lambskin LeatherThe price was excellent, just as described. Fit cell phone and very nice quality. Would recommend.",4
"Review

Great products. The phone case works around the antenna and not through the whole provided. The phone case is fucntional and the phone charger is a plus. Thanks",3
"Blackberry

I was really pleased with the price of this holster. It is exactly like the one that was over $30 in the phone store.",3
"cheap clip

Th case was alright. But the clip is not exactly strong. I ran into the some thing hard with the case and the clipjust snapped right off. It is not replaceable or repairable so the whole case is not useless. I lasted me a whole 4 weeks...",1
"The real deal

Great product! needed it because Verizon was to cheap to include this in the box. great quality",4
"Great product

Use it daily - much better than the case it comes with out of the box and is fully compatible with blackberry - turning the device (curve) off and on.Can't wait for the new 4.5 and then 4.6 OS to come out...",4
"Great case

I just purchased this case. It's a very comfortable and handy case. When I get on my sport bike I feel at ease having my expensive blackberry phone inside this case. THe handle practically closes by itself. The second the phone is inside the case it locks it. Awesome case.",3
"slight difference

the silver part should say blackberry but mine is blackedout...alittle disappointed but good for the price",2
"A little tight

If you use the blackberry with a rubber cover for protection this swivel holster is very inconvenient, because it does not slide in or out easily. If you don't use the rubber cover it is OK for daily use.",2
"Blackberry Curve holster

This holster is ideal. It is easy to use and stays on my belt without shifting around. I would highly recommend this item.",4
"Magnetic closure, simple and effective

This is the best clip I have ever owned for a phone. I love the magnectic closure, makes it SO much easier to get the phone in and out. I don't wear my phone all the time, but when I am I hardly notice the clip at all. It does what it is supposed to do (hold the phone), and gets out of my way. I love it.",4
"just what i needed

As a female road warrior, I need quick access to my Blackberry. Also, I do not always want it clipped to my slacks as a lot of men do. The swivel click makes my life much easier. The magnetic clip is a great feature for me. I have never had my BB fall out due to not being closed, etc. It is relatively soft and is not the brick hard holders that are often provided. And it fits like a glove for the Curve.",4
"Blackberry Holster

Recently purchased this for my BB 8350i. Priced the same one at BB site online and also at retailer. Their price was $25.99. Bought on Amazon for under eight bucks. Great product and great price. Am well pleased.",4
"BlackBerry Curve Leather Swivel Holster-Pitch Black

This product has proven to be one of the best cases for our company. We have actually place approximately 3 orders already to meet the needs of our customers here.Thank you so much.",4
"Nice Case for the Money

This case is great. It fits comfortably on a belt or strap of a bag. The latch keeps your blackberry from falling out if you run or bend over. The only issue is that the belt clip will break within 6 to 12 months.",2
"A must have for the curve

this is the perfect case for the curve. easy to take out cell phone and protects it also",4
"Better products out there than this one.

It worked before it broke! Luckily the return was not a hassle.Pros:+ Does protect and carry phone well+ Love how it lets the phone know that it's in the holster and automatically change profile (the holster I have now, non-BlackBerry brand, does not do this)Cons:- The unit is kind of bulky and sticks out a bit too far (due to the swivel. Also the area where my unit broke).- I'm not too fond of the magnetic strap. Hassle to put and remove phone.- The swivel moves a little too much (little effort needed to move holster position).",1
"Blackberry Curve Holster

Incredible product for the low price. My friends didnt believe it until they saw it. Thanks Amazon.",4
"Great Product

The seller sent the product as described, which works great with my Blackberry Curve (8320)",4
"Blackberry Curve Leather Swivel Case: It's a good deal: A Critical Review

I just upgraded my Blackberry from the 7100 to the Curve Titanium (TMO). I wanted to protect this investment and, as usual, I like to get critical feedback from people whom actually have the product and can attest to its value.After purchasing the swivel case and screen protector, here's my initial observation for the past two weeks.Excellent. The case was a better cover that the one supplied by Blackberry. The magnet encased arm snaps and hold the phone snuggly in place. Some times, I twirl the phone around in my hand, just to see where gaps would form. The combination of the magnetic strap and the elastic sides keeps the phone in place securely.I had to resolve an annoying problem that evident with the phone itself and not with the accessories: slippage. With the 7100, the design had a loop at the bottom of the phone where you could (and I did!) rig a wrist strap. I looped the wrist strap into the old 7100 case and it never fell out. That's part of the reason I had the 7100 for 4 years.However, there is no place to put a wrist strap on the Curve so, I bought a skin. Well, how does the skin work with the holster and screen guard?Perfectly! The black skin and the black leather holster really enhances the look and the feel of the phone (too bad it's not 3G!.) With regard to earlier commentators dislike for it-- I found the phone to fit more snuggly. The difference between having and not having the skin on in the holster is negligible at best. In fact, it's an added benefit because if you put the phone down and it falls off the table on to whatever surface--think the concrete surface outdoor-- if that phone falls diagonally, you will see a dent or a crack in the phone. Having the skin on prevents that.About the belt clip being useless--NONSENSE! It has a very strong spring. You want it to be tight so the phone and the holster itself won't spring off when you bump against something or someone. Taking mass transit here in Miami, I can attest to phone clips popping off while rushing in and out of trains.This leather holster is a good deal whether you buy other accessories for the Curve or not.",4
"Great product, reasonable price

I ordered this swivel case to replace one I had purchased from Blackberry. It is the same product for a much more reasonable price. It arrived quickly and I couldn't be happier.",4
"Awesome x-mas

Wen my husband places his phone in the case, it turns off the screen... he loves that!",4
"Disappointed

Brought as a replacement. Clip broke within one month. Returned to Amazon as defective and was charged for return shipping.",0
"I got a defective one - Would you? Love to holster destroyed by breach of trust.

I used this for 4 months and loved it. The love was shattered when trust was lost. While riding an escalator I brushed against the holster (I guess, as I didn't feel any impact) and the clip disconnected from the case sending the holster and the blackberry down the escalator steps. I got a defective one (see pictures uploaded). Would you? Blackberry wasn't affected, so this review deserves two starts, but since the Blackberry landed so close to the platform edge the product gets a single star. Are you a manufacturer or a seller? Does this product worth a better review or another chance? Prove me wrong send me another pair. Until then, this review stands, pictures show the defects, and I thank Web 2.0 for allowing me to influence the future quality of a product as buyers vote with their wallets.",0
"I share the VER SAME thoughts ! ! !

""The case and functionality with the device are nice. The magnetic closure is effective and quick to use, and if you've set your device correctly, email will open automatically as it should when the Blackberry is removed from the case.However, the belt clip is terrible. Even if you're just a bit overweight, the top of the clip will jab you in the ""love handles"" section of your sides. The clip is extended in a way that makes no sense - for leverage when unclipping, I guess, and it's terribly frustrating. Not to mention the fact that it gets snagged on things and will break. I'm on my second holster already.The Blackberry Curve is a great device. But I'm not sure there's a better clip/holster alternative for it. I wish there were - or that RIM would fix this holster clip.""THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GOING TO WRITE. So here it is :)",1
"Breaks much too easily

I've purchased two of these and both have broken at the swivel. The first broke after about three weeks. I caught it on something, so I wasn't too disappointed that it broke. But I did think it broke too easily.The second one broke after about ten days of use but this time it was clear that it shouldn't have failed. It came apart with such little use that I was forced to leave this review to warn other that this product has a design defect. Which is quite unfortunate because in every other way it is a great product--looks good and the magnetic closure is cool.The swivel mechanism is just a small piece of weak plastic. It will break and break quickly. It is junk and should be avoided.",0
"Annoying

The case and functionality with the device are nice. The magnetic closure is effective and quick to use, and if you've set your device correctly, email will open automatically as it should when the Blackberry is removed from the case.However, the belt clip is terrible. Even if you're just a bit overweight, the top of the clip will jab you in the ""love handles"" section of your sides. The clip is extended in a way that makes no sense - for leverage when unclipping, I guess, and it's terribly frustrating. Not to mention the fact that it gets snagged on things and will break. I'm on my second holster already.The Blackberry Curve is a great device. But I'm not sure there's a better clip/holster alternative for it. I wish there were - or that RIM would fix this holster clip.",1
"Tight fit w/ skins

If you are going to put a skin on your 8300 you should purchase the 8800 OEM holster. The 8800 is a little wider than the 8300 so the 8300 w/ a skin fits perfect.",3
"The Clip Will Break.

I really wish I had read the reviews before I bought this case. The clip will eventually break, probably within just a few weeks of regular use. I actually bought two of them with the same result. I was fooled twice. It's very cheaply made.",0
"Don't be fooled

I thought this was going to be a great product. I paid a great price for it but I definately got what I paid for. THe holder broke the same day I purchased it and I was not able to fix it. I wouldn't buy this product again. May be inexpensive but it was a waste of money.",0
"Not as good as it looks

Ordered this at the beginning of April. within a month the clip on the back broke off. I really liked the case and the clip worked well but one day it simply fell off. The phone in the case fell to the floor.",0
"2 broken in under a week

Something is wrong with these. My pearl version worked for years, had two of these where the clip fell off in under a week. to bad since its a nice case.",0
"So far so good

I just got this case today for my T-Mobile Blackberry Curve 8320 so while this review may be a bit premature, I figured I'd never get around to doing one unless I do it now. The case looks and feels nice. The leather is of good quality but it's a bit soft. The clip and swivel feel pretty solid so far. The whole case is a bit bulky so this is really only for wearing on your belt. If you flip it around and clip it in your front pocket, it bulks out too much to be comfy. I'd be self conscious of it sticking out. I also bought one of those generic skins and the BB fits fine in this holster even with the skin on. The elastic on the sides of the holster flexs enough to allow it to fit.Both sides of the holster have a indent to protect the trackball but I find that putting the phone in backwards (screen facing the clip-side) works better. The backside has a long indented track (like the case that came with the blackberry) to protect the trackball but the front side has a fixed indentation point which only protects the trackball when it's in its fully holstered and lined-up position. I find that putting it in with the screen facing out results in the phone activating and dialing the last call. Although the holster is suppose to disable the keypad and turn off the screen, it doesn't quite work well with the phone facing frontward. I think it's just that by the time the magnet sensor is in the right proximity to the phone, the buttons or trackball has already been pushed. Sometime I'll put it in and the screen will go dark but then when the phone is fully inserted, the screen turns on again, then off again and then dials the last number! So, I'll just have to stick to putting it in backwards where the trackball is protected the entire length of the holster.",3
"Broke within 30 minutes

I was pretty excited about getting my belt holster. It looked like a pretty quality product and was happy I wasn't going to have to keep it in my pocket anymore.I got in my car to go to work, drove there, and parked. I stepped out of my car, and *snap*. The belt clip broke and my Blackberry fell to the concrete. At least the case protected it from the fall. But the plastic belt clip is worthless and makes this product unusable. I got about 30 minutes of usage out of it before it broke. And mind you, I'm not even overweight. It was on my left hip, I stepped out of my car to the left, and it broke. Very unhappy.",0
"More Broken Clips

Just want to add to the list of failed clips. I had one of these cases as did one of my friends. Both broke at the swivel in less than a month. Nice case but defective design.",0
"Awful

This product was not a real Blackberry product. The phone didn't even fit in it. I think I threw it away.",0
"Get it if you still own this Dinosaur Phone

I have to use it for work but this phone had good grip on the belt, and it did not snap off like the plastic holsters I had previously. I shouldve gotten this in the first place.",4
"BEST Blackberry Holster

Over the years, I've gone through several different types of blackberry holsters. This one is the best. The clip on the back swivels and it attaches to your jeans or your belt nicely with the edges of the clip. You're less likely to lose it compared to the other styles of holsters. I particularly like it because I use an extended battery and cover for my Blackberry Bold - it all fits very nicely in this holster.",4
"Just as pictured - Exactly what I wanted - PERFECT

I actually use this for my PANTECH LINK P7040, and it works GREAT!!! I've had a Blackberry for work for years and like the way the holster works. Found another one and the PANTECH worked great in it but lost the case one day and had to order a new one. Fantastic price and quick service. THANKS!!!!",4
"Not made for 8300 series phones. Auto off/on does not work

Holster that you will receive is for 88XX series devices and not 83XX series. You risk pocket dialing and deleting all data, contacts, notes, etc., without the auto on/off feature. Five star friendly customer service but at the end of the day, this is not the proper holster as advertised.",0
"Actual product doesn't match description

It's not a huge deal but the actual product that ships is not the holster for an 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330 instead the actual product is a Blackberry 88XX Swivel Holster. The 88XX holster will fit 83XX models but it's a bit larger than necessary. I specifically bought this one because I wanted the smaller form factor for 8300 models. At this point it's not worth it to return them.Otherwise the holster is genuine Blackberry equipment and functions just like a Blackberry holster should.",2
"Looks great, works great

This looks great, swivels, and has the magnet or whatever it is that lets your BB know it is in the holster.",4
"great item

Original item did not work correctly, my blackberry would not ""sleep"". It was replaced by the vendor and everything is great.",4
"Blackberry doesnt block the keyboard

Ive used it for 2 weeks ant my phone stopped blocking its keyboard, wich cost me a fortune on misdialed calls. I had to go back to my old broken holster. I dont recomend it.",0
"Blckberry Case

It was an awesome gift for my wife so that she can store her phone in a safe case. To avoid scratches. Thanks!",4
"No problems

I bought this one and the one for $7.99 (for a coworker) to see if one was better than the other. They are exactly the same and the same as my other coworkers' who bought theirs for $20+ at Best Buy or the mall kiosk. I read the reviews that complained about the clip breaking, but we've had ours for a month and no problem yet. I like how it swivel-clicks, so I often keep mine horizontal, which I think helps getting in and out of the car. The magnet works perfectly, so the Blackberry keypad shuts off each time I put it in the holster. I have absolutely no complaints so far.",4
"Worked great.... for a few months

Despite some of the bad reviews I bought this case for the low price. It worked fine for the almost three months I have had it, that is until the other day when the clip broke off. The clip has caught a few times on my seatbelt getting in the car. The last time this happened it snapped right off. When I say ""caught"" on the seatbelt, I mean barely catching, nothing violent. I feel the clip should have been more durable. I have now ordered the Otterbox that I had seriously considered the first time. Read the reviews, folks. This thing won't last. Don't be like me and give it a try anyway.",0
"Identical to original

I liked my original holster, but leather became worn and cracked from use over time. This is identical to the one that came with my Blackberry......very pleased with it.",4
"Broken Blackberry chrome logo

I really enjoy this product. My only complain is that the chrome BlackBerry logo piece came off after a few months. I unfortunately do not know where it came off and cannot reattach it. Unlike other users I have had no problems with the belt clip even though I put it through some rough use (daily bike rides to and from work). It shows no sign of breaking even after having been dropped several times. Were the chrome piece still attached I'd have to give it 5 stars. Six months and counting.",2
"Blackberry case review

We have been using this case for a couple of years now. Other than the fact that the swivel and clip keep on breaking off, it's a wonderful product. The phone never falls out of it, it is always secure in place and very convenient. It also looks nice and professional. I wish they would just fix the clip so it won't break all the time and that way we won't have to rebuy the item every few months.",2
"Blackberry Holster

Holster is great for day to day use of a Blackberry curve. Easy access, magnetic clip over, doesn't get in the way or ruin a belt. Good prioce, fast shipping.",4
"Curve fits like a glove

Product is well made, offers good protection, in case of an accidental drop. Best price compared to other sites.",4
"Not too bad

I've had it less than one month and a piece of the leather has torn on it. Other than that it's okay.",2
"Bro

Buy it for handicap sister. She is real happy to have it. Simple using and very comfortable. Reasonable price compare to $40.00 from Sprint.",4
"Is not as shown in the picture.

This case looks better in the picture. When you have it in your hands and compare it with the photograph, are differents cases. The one in the picture looks with better leather type also has a middle costure that isn't in the one I received. I think they send me another case than the one selected. Just be sure you get what you ask for.I'm dissapointed. This is my first bad purchase that I had done in Amazon since past 2 years.",0
"Terrible Quality

This product fell apart like nothing I've ever seen.The clip broke and even the emblem, which is only glued, fell off. Unusable and needed (a different product) replacement within only a few months.This belt clip cannot withstand daily usage. While it is fashionable and stylish, the leather and plastic are not durable for daily activity. Avid power users of their BlackBerry device will probably only get a few weeks of use before it starts to fall apart.The problem is that this is your only stylish BlackBerry holster. It is a shame its quality is below expectations.",0
"I've Had No Problems With This Holster

I've worn this holster for two weeks now and it's been great! I didn't want to write the review right away because I wanted to see if the clip would hold up. So far, it's been perfect. The holster is the best I've used on any cell phone I've ever had, the phone pops in and out SO easily and the magnet keeps it secure. I bought two of them because at the low price I was afraid it was going to break quickly but it's been FINE. And it's fun going past the brick and mortar stores seeing the same holder sold for $29.95 and up!",4
"Love It

I absolutely love this. I have been so pleased with this product that if it ever breaks i am sure to order an identical one.",4
"Great Holster

Great Holster. The leather is very soft and the magnet is strong enough to hold. I only have 2 issues with the design. The Swivel mechanism is a bid big and touches your mid section. Its starts to hurt after you have it on for some time. The other issues is that at the end of the mechanism it has a hook that holds the holster inside the belt. You need to really press hard to kind of unhook it and release from the belt. Otherwise. I like the feel and the convenience.",3
"Economical, Fits comfortably, just be careful of the plastic swivel

Worth the price. Economical, Fits comfortably on any belt, but be careful of the plastic swivel. I've gone through 3 of these in the past 2 years. The plastic handle is especially liable to break when it is swiveled out 90 degrees/perpendicular to the holster (alas, that's how I broke the last two).",3
"Disappointment

The order did not get to me within the range it was supposed to be to me. Once I recieved the product it was not even the correct product I ordered. It had no Blackberry anything on it...that was my whole purpose of getting this case. The leather case I received was very plastic looking and the swivel clip was not removeable, nor does it move easily. It is a struggle for me to even twist the clip.",0
"Great product

This is the second time I bought this leather case. I love it because I can adjust the angle it's facing up. The magnet in the previous case discharged after about 18 months of use, but that's not bad at all.",4
"Great for cell phone and digital camera

i bought this for my samsung behold cell phone and casio digital camera , both works great in it.",4
"BlackBerry Leather Swivel Holster

Very useful product. Holds BB device well. Allows easy access. Good price. Delivered promptly. No problems.",4
"Well built, keeps the Blackberry in safe, makes it easy to get it out

This has been my longest lasting holster for a Blackberry, so far. Over 2 years and counting.To me, 'wearing' a Blackberry is second-nature, having had one attached to may waist for more than 10 years now, so I may be as good as getting my Blackberry in an out if its holster as a gunslinger is with his gun. There's a lot I like about this holster and here I'm putting it down in a list:- makes it easy to get the Blackberry out or lock it in quickly- professional-looking black leather- the rubberized sides make it hold the BB tight- strong magnetic locking - VERY strong, really- swivel is okay, makes it easier to clip/unclip the holster- solid, strong build - like I said, I've been wearing this one almost daily for more than 2 years and it doesn't show signs of breaking or cracking yetTwo so-so or interesting remarks. First, I agree with another reviewer that it's not so friendly to love handles. I can't say that I have them but, in the summer, when my employer (thank you employer) allows me to dress very casually, the clip sometimes presses into my skin. This is not a problem at all during other seasons because I have something tucked in my pants then so the clip does not touch the skin directly. Secondly, it's the magnetic lock. It's so strong, it will pick up small metallic objects such as paperclips and even larger ones if they happen to be near.Overall, I am happy with this holster and I'm likely to be using it for a while longer. It's a 5-star.",4
"don't play to ruff with it on

This clip is good but just don't play to ruff with it on the clip part will break",3
"Shipping

The product is great but the shipping was more than I paid for the product. Price was right, fast delivery but would have liked a less expensive shipping option.",2
"Works great just as descibed and at a cheap price.

I read a lot of reviews about the clip breaking off and I have had the case for about a month now. It works great and seems to be fairly sturdy without any problems.",3
"Good enough for its price

The quality is pretty good except the BlackBerry logo on the flap cover fell off after using it for a couple of weeks. For me, it is stil too bulky. Ideal for clip on a belt. Not the best choise for a girly girl.",2
"Not worth it

The clip broke off of the leather holster. Apparently the little swivel mechanism attaches the clip to the holder by a very weak plastic rivet. Waste of money.",0
"swivel clip broke within 3 months of use

great functionlity and worked as needed. But just need to last longer.I used plastic holster came with 8700g for over 2 years and it's still working. but swivel click on this one broke in 3 months.I will not replace it with same holster.",1
"Excellent Product - Could Use a Redesign

The official 83xx series holster works quite well. It has all the usual Blackberry holster features (selective notification, instant screen off, etc.).A number of reviewers have complained that the top of the belt clip pokes them in the side. My fix for that is to simply swivel the clip around and clip from the bottom (see images). The clip is a ""J"" spring design so it will still securely hold your Blackberry. The only problem with this method is the swivel has a stop that prevents the holster from rotating 180 (to prevent full rotation and the subsequent loss due to gravity). This forces front loading (vs. top loading).A slight design change in the swivel mechanism and this problem would go away.Get the inexpensive protective film from Best Skins Ever (total body) and you are set to go.",3
"Wear inside front pocket, not outside your belt!!

Length:: 0:33 MinsWith a little modification, this holster can be a lot more convenient. When you clip these kind of cases to your belt, it isn't too long before it gets caught on something and breaks! Remember the old days of pagers, when you could carry them inside your pocket or on your belt? The free BlackBerry ""calculator case"" included with my phone was almost perfect... but it didn't have a clip so when I placed the case in my front pocket, it fell to the bottom of my pocket and made it impossible to reach when the phone was ringing.This optional holster is strong enough to hold the phone on its own, so the little magnetic flap is unnecessary and prohibits you from simply turning the case around and placing the whole thing inside your pocket. But with a pair of scissors, the only thing showing outside your clothing is the small plastic clip. Because of the officially-licensed ""proximity sensor"" built into this case, you simply slide the phone back in to the case in your pocket and it automatically locks the keys from accidentally speed dialing your boss. Just cut off that stupid front flap and this case is perfect for anyone with a little touch of modern style, unless you're happy looking like some wannabe superhero with a utility belt.",4
"Blackberry 8300 OEM leather pouch

I purchased this because this model was the only OEM clip/holster/leather case that I could find and Amazon has it the cheapest I've seen yet. I am very please with it. I did second guess it after reading reviews on here about it, but for my needs it works great and I have no negative issues with it.I was very impressed with the seller as well. The product arrived in no time.",4
"Excellent product

I was very pleasatly surprised to find this item to be the genuine article. It is in fact made of soft leather with the blackberry logo. The BB screen does go dark when inserted in the holster, fits in perfectly and the magnetic flap works like a charm. The swivel clip works well and as intended also. The best part is that this item cost me about half of what I would have paid to RIM (if they had it in stock!). I would definitely buy from this seller again.",4
"Best holster I've ever had

Nice quality, great magnetic flip, never had a problem with the clip poking me in the side like some others have said.",4
"Not right for the 8820

Although it was listed as a replacement case for the 8320, the strap is about 1/4"" too short and doesn't always hold the phone in securely. Other than this, it's a complete knockoff of the case that came with the phone.",1
"The original thing

Fits good, but the clip is kind of big and bothers a bit... but is the original thing. Can't complaint",2
"Blackberry Holster

I found the holster too small for my Blackberry and I nearly lost it as it came out of the holster on its own.",1
"Good

Dont catch this on your seat belt getting out of your vehicle or you will break off the belt clip. Other than that I would recommend.",3
"Great case for less than retail!

My brother got this same case at the wireless store for $20! It can't be beaten here.",4
"very functional, hasn't broken yet

I'm a road warrior who logs a LOT of time traveling. I've abused this thing in every airport from EWR to LAX and it has performed as advertised to date. No clip failures, magnetic latch is reliable, it hasn't loosened up significantly and appears to offer pretty good protection for my beloved Crackberry. The RIM 'holster' function works fine so obviously the phone is sensing the magnet correctly and going into holster profile exactly as it should. It's your basic black, boring holster that you'll see on 10,000 traveling businessmen in any airport in America (me included). If that fits your needs, can't go wrong with it.",3
"Holster

This holster is very comfortable. It does not rub against me like the previous plastic holsters I had before. Great product!",4
"Lightweight and Very Functional

This is a great price -- I've seen this for sale at the phone store for $26.95. The Blackberry slides in and out easily. The magnetic fastener holds well and is easily opened. At this price, I bought two so I can have one for the future or give one away and be someone's best friend.",4
"suprised

It took several weeks for item to arrive. When item did come blackberry name plate fell off as it was removed from shipping package. I was suprised that amazon would send something that was not in prefect condition. I will not be useing supersaver shipping as it took almost 3 weeks for items to get delevered.. After I super glued name plate back on I guess it's ok, but at least the shipping was free so what should I have expected.",0
"Great deal, quick shipment

I have a skin on my phone, so the holster seemed a bit small at first, but it stretched over the first week, and works fine.",4
"LEather Swivel Holster For Blackberry Curve 8330

The item arrived new and quickly. It seems to be of good quality but I have not had the chance to use it yet.",3
"Nice case but broke to fast

I like the case but a crack appeared on the plastic cap that holds the rotating clip on. It broke of after a couple of weeks and is now less useful than case that came with the blackberry.",2
"Nice holster

This holster works well with my BB curve. It holds the phone securely but you can still get to the phone quickly if you need to. The magnetic flap is a good idea.",4
"Good Product

product was brand new as described...however, it took 8 days to get delivered. great price, good product, slow delivery. overall: about average experience.",3
"Review of Blackberry Curve Leather Swivel Holster

Product was exactly as advertised and at a 50% savings vs. directly from Blackberry. Phone fits great and was received very quickly at a great price.",4
"Dog toy

My first case became a dog chewy. The replacement was the exact one I had and it works great as long as I keep it away from the dog.",4
"Poor belt clip design

This otherwise great product is overshadowed by the poorly designed belt clip. I have had multiple belt clips over the years but none as difficult as this one. At first it is just too tight to easily affix to the belt. Over time, the leather separates from the internal metal clip and it gets even more difficult to use. After owning this item for less than 5 months I am ready to throw it away (and in fact will be doing just that as soon as I get a replacement product).",1
"Blackberry Curve 8330 holster case

This case fits my 8330 perfectly. The magnetic shut-off feature for screen works well. Feels like good quality leather and the swivel feature works well, but I rarely use that feature. It's hard to believe that it's OEM for the price (less than 1/3 of what it costs at the Verizon store), but it has the Blackberry logo on the belt clip and the flap. Excellent value.",4
"Nice balance of function and style.

This leather holster has a nice look clipped to your belt since it is not too bulky. The magnetic closure functions nicely when pulling the phone out while walking or otherwise on-the-go.Per other reviews, there may be some adjustments to be made on your BB to enable the holster-activated (via an embedded magnet) features. All in all a good value for the price.",3
"Buy lots of spares

The case is outstanding in the leather portion, but if you have any job or hobbies that involve climbing in, on, or around tight spaces expect to break the clip off the case; numerous times. The other downfall is the Blackberry requires the magnet in the case to lock the phone on holstering, finding aftermarket cases when your on the road all the time is inconvienent so you have to go back to the closest carrier store.",0
"very nice case, very poor clip

As a case, this product is excellent -- nice leather with magnetic latch -- protects the phone very well. As a clip-on holster, this product fails miserably. Broken clips on two cases in six months convinces me that I won't be purchasing this product again. The plastic swivel is too weak and any bump at all makes it snap.Re. the suggestion from a previous reviewer that one place the phone inside a pocket and clip it to that pocket -- why have a clip at all? If that is the plan, why not just buy a case without a clip?",0
"Life Expectancy - 3 weeks

The case is great, looks good and does its job... for about three weeks. The first case broke in two weeks time at the clip, Amazon was great about replacing it. The second one broke just after four weeks. I would typically expect a case like this to go for $20 and made of higher quality. But since i'm seeing it being sold for under $10, i'd say its fair to say someone cut serious corners on quality.And here's the kicker, there isn't another case out there, that looks this good and works this well ... that is for the three weeks it will last.",0
"Ditto

Bought this to go with my 8330 Curve - the clip broke within two days of use. Reading all the other experiences, I guess I'm off to hunt for a new holster.",0
"Piece of junk

This is the first time I have been driven to write a review and unfortunately it is not for positive reasons. This holster is very poorly designed and within 3 months I have had the clip break off from 2 holsters. I had purchased a similar hoster inthe past for my older blackberry model and did not have any problems; given my expereience and other reviews I read here there is something at fault in the design for the hoster for the Blackberry Curve model.Very disappointed ...",0
"Blackberry Curve Holster already broken

Curve Holster lasted only 3 weeks. Belt clip is held on with a cheap welded plastic button that didn't hold. Don't buy it. It's like throwing your money away!",0
"RIM (OEM) BlackBerry 8330 Swivel Holster - Pitch Black

My first Hollster came with the phone. The clip broke after two weeks it got caught on my car seat. I purchase a new hollster and the clip broke after Three weeks. Poor design and would not recommend don't waste your money",0
"I bought 2, 1 didn't work that much and broke fast (unhappy)

It seems to me that the mechanism is very weak. I lost my money with one of the two I bought.",0
"Favorite cae for my Razr V3

I'm on my second of these cases. I'll admit that my first one broke just as others have complained about; the swivel between the belt clip and case broke, irrepairably. This being said, I sensed for a long time that I was negligently allowing the case to get hung up on the arms of chairs or while getting into my car.I intend to look out for my new one with greater vigilance. I love the soft leather feel and the secure magnetic strap closure. I also love the ability to rotate the case on my belt. This is a touch case if you take care to protect the swivel clip.",3
"product shipped did not match picture or description

I ordered leather case in black for the BlackBerry Curve and AccessoryWiz LLC did not send the Leather Case that is described or pictured. It appears that the case that was sent is the right fit for an earlier and physically larger BlackBerry. Very Dissatisfied.",0
"Best case

Many people I know use this case and my household uses 2, they work perfectly, highly recommended and no complaints. Best bberry case for work use, period.",4
"BB Holster

What can I say? It's a swivel holster for a Blackberry...it fits my BlackBerry and it swivels as advertised.",3
"Durable and functional

I have been using this holster almost every day for about one year. It is in like new condition and I have absolutely no complaints with it at all. I find getting the device in and out of the holster is easy. It stays on my belt without fail but it is easy enough to intentionally slide around on the belt, but won't move on its own. I often also rotate the angle relative to the clip when I am sitting and then straighten it when I am standing. I love this product. I recommend the product to eveyone who likes wearing their phone on their belt.",4
"Blackberry Curve Holster

Just as advertised. Made from real leather and it has the sleeper magnet system. All for under $8.00. This is a great value.",4
"Quality Control?

I bought a similar product from another vendor, and was extremely satisfied with it. I lost that, and so I just searched, and bought a new one, assuming it would be just as good.DO NOT BUY FROM THIS VENDOR.The product I received was made of incredibly poor quality materials. The flap started falling apart within a few days with normal, regular use. The spinning clip clicks incredibly loud, to the point that it can wake sleeping people when I adjust it.DON'T BUY THIS! SEARCH ELSEWHEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE",0
"its awesome i love it

Its so easy to have this case and its swivels in every direction love it i recomendant as a gift for someone or yourself.",4
"blackberry holster

doesnt stay clipped to my belt, falls off easy. hard to get my blackberry out. Wouldn't recommend this product. took way to long to get.",1
"Not so great

This holster is too tight and caused the phone to dial when inserting and removing it. After 2 days of stretching it out it's better now.",1
"Holster

It was exactly what I was looking for. None of the outlet stores carried this item and the 8310 fits perfectly",4
"blackberry swivel holster

excellent protectioncouldn't get to my phone fast enough when it was in the holster",3
"Blackberry holster

This case is made of nice leather and fits the curve well. The price was very good as well.",3
"Very durable & nice looking Blackberry Curve Holster

So far, so good. This product has been very durable and a key asset in protecting my phone. It looks nice too. Very happy.",4
"Better than OEM: Leather Swivel Holster for Blackberry Curve

This is and excellent product that does everything mentioned in its adverstisement. Much better than pocket type OEM Holster.",4
"Quality below expectations, but considering the price is ok.

The quality of the product was lower than of the same item that I bought previously at [...] (the skin of which the holster is made is not that shining and soft). However, considering the low price ($[...]), the item is acceptable. Nevertheless, if look for a real good quality product, get yourself the holster at [...] for $[...].",2
"It gets the job done.

Pros: Looks nice, relatively cheap.Cons: Fragile belt clip and leather clasp.For the price, you get a holster that will last you approximately 4-6 months, assuming you don't break the belt clip. I recommend the Seidio line of cases for Blackberries over any other manufacturer. If you want an inexpensive, temporary solution for your phone, this one does just fine.",2
"Anyone make one with a metal clip?

Like a number of other reviews, the clip on my holster failed. This was after just 4 months of use. Couldn't the manufacturer make the post and cap that allows the holster to swivel out of aluminum? This part should not be failing after just weeks or months of use. I had thought of purchasing another of this model but after seeing all the negative comments on them breaking, I'm not throwing good money after bad design.",1
"Meh.

First of all, do not buy this if you have an 8330 Curve (the CDMA variant from Verizon) because the phone will tend to wobble around in the case. (Unless you want that, of course).If you want a snug fit, get a case marketed for the 88xx series, or just look for another case for the 8330 Curve.I don't know if my experience with this case applies to the 8300, 8310, 8320, however.The case isn't too shabby, but it said ""Sprint"" not ""Blackberry"" on the silver button.I've had no problems with it so far.That being said, I would not recommend this unless you're getting one for cheap. If you buy it off amazon it can cost you anywhere from $5 to $10 which really isn't that much for a leather case. If you're just looking for something to put your phone in, then this case probably won't disappoint for the price.However, If you're looking for something a bit better (and really, you wouldn't have to look that far), then the price will come up, but quality will greatly increase too.My dad just got a Blackberry 8800 and got two cases by accident and gave me one. And I like it a lot more.",2
"Clip Broke Within Week

This is probably the cheapest option for storing your blackberry clipped to your belt; I would sooner keep it in my pocket but don't have the room since I carry a separate cell phone. The case itself is pretty nice, and the magnetic clip holds well enough, but the clip is very cheap.Mine broke within a week just from carrying my laptop bag. If I walked briskly or went up/down stairs, the bag would swing into the holder. It wasn't even noticeable until the clip gave in and broke off, about five days after purchase.I think that having a swivel-style clip was the trade off for a durable product. I would recommend a better solution if you're like me and need to keep your BB out of your pocket.",1
"Good One

Nice one, i have been using it for a month now, found it very handy and comfortableI definitely recomend this to all",4
"Perfect

For roughly a third of the price, this is exactly what T-Mobile sells. Perfect",4
"Inexpensive Blackberry jackets

80% less than the cost of the same product in the local AT&T; store.J",4
"Great holster, but...

I really like this product, but it's my third one. The PLASTIC swivel clip keeps breaking off. I wish they would just rivet on a metal one... very annoying. I keep getting them because I can't find one that has the proximity-sensing technology and a metal, i.e. aluminum, swivel clip.",3
"Great deal

Quick delivery, great deal. This item is selling off the shelf for at least $30 and even with delivery I still spent less than half!",4
"Excellent product

This is a phenomenal prodcut, the blackberry fits into this very snugly. The revolving ratchet makes it easy for us to align the BB to various positions (Sitting in a car, standing etc). This has neven fallen off once it attaches to the belt.",4
"Does what it needs to

I have been using this product for several months now. It works great. I just lost the Blackberry logo metal plate from the magnetic latch, but not an issue. I was a little concerned by a couple of the bad reviews about the clip breaking soon after buying but I'm happy to report that even though I wear this on my belt 14 hours a day, I have had zero problems. I purchased two so I always have one to put into service if one breaks but I haven't had to do so.",4
"clip broke

I loved the product for the first four days until the belt clip broke. Now it is of no use. After I got out of a vehicle I noticed my phone missing and found it laying in the parking lot and the belt clip broken.",1
"An OK, inexpensive case

An OK, inexpensive case, my 1st try at a case. It doesn't protect the berry's corners, though. The other reviewer's comments about the clip poking you in the side are true. I don't feel it as much with a thicker tucked-in shirt. I think if I sand a rounded edge on the clip I won't notice it as much, or I might coat it with a rubbery dip I happen to have. It's convenient to be able to grab and return the phone with 1 hand without fumbling, and you can charge and use earphone while berry is in the case. You can insert the berry either way: face away from you so you can see the message light (in which case a portion of the screen is unprotected so if you bump into something, the screen could be damaged), or facing you, in which case the volume controls are visible. They put trackball slots on front & back so the trackball is protected either way. The berry holster function works with this case.",2
"Great Product, best price on the internet,

product was as described, this was the absolute best price on the internet. I'm very happy with it.",4
"Good Product

We have a Corporate Account for our communications needs and did not like the hard case that came with my Blackberry so wanted one that looked more professional. This case is simple yet sleek and protects it well. Couldn't beat the price.",3
"Original Case

Original blackberry case at an unbeatable price. I have already put it through some rigors and it stands up very well.",4
"Well made, very handy

If you want to keep your Blackbery Curve protected, yet still at the ready, this case does the job. The magnetic strap is holds much more securely than one would think, and the belt clip not only rotates, but then end hooks back on itself, thereby preventing the unit from unclipping itself accidentally.",4
"8300 Leather Swivel Holster

Great Product. Magnetic Clasp is very secure. Made of good quality leather. Swivel function gives a full range of carrying options from vertical, to diagonal to horizontal.Only negative is that the Belt Clip is very large and may poke you in your side when you sit down.",3
"Very pleased with this purchase.

I'm very please with this purchase. My 8300 Blackberry fits perfectly and now I can carry it with me where ever I go.",4
"Works really well

I have shunned holsters in the past for several reasons, all of which this one seems to overcome. First, this one is easy to put on and take off. I quit trying to catch my belt with a holster a long time ago. It rotates which relieves the pressure against my side and makes it easy to take out as well. The magnetic closer makes it trivial to insert and remove, yet it doesn't fall out. The holster provides adequate protection against shock (it's soft and flexible) and scratches (lined and padded on the inside). One of the neatest features of all is the integration with the phone. It actually puts the phone BlackBerry 8300 Curve Silver Phone (AT&T) in standby mode on insertion. Pricing is not bad either.",4
"Fabulous

Fabulous product. Looks great and works great. Really like the magnetic ""snap"" for fast and secure in and out.Fast, efficient shipping",4
"Functional, but bulky

This is a product with high quality materials and assembly, with above average appearance. However it nearly doubles the size of the device it is designed to carry. Holder seems to provide excellent protection around the corners where a device would usually be damaged when dropped.",2
"Perfect!

A simple, yet perfect, solution for a Blackberry case. MUCH better than the ""old"" plastic holsters.",4
"Better than the older Crackberry holsters, but still not perfect

I like the magnetic flip top for the new holster, but the belt clip still has a tendency to pinch the skin, a traditional problem with all Crackberry holsters. Impossible to wear this holster on your belt unless your shirt is tucked in. So much for Hawai'ian Shirt Fridays... have to carry the phone in your shirt pocket or wear cargo pants and forget about the holster.",2
"Handy Cell Phone Holster

This is a neat-looking holder that makes using the phone easy and handy. I am thankful for it.",4
"nice holster terrible clip

As have many of the others reviewed here my clip broke after 3 weeks so don't waste you money on this one,",0
"Good Product.

It's just what I needed to take care of my new blackberry. Good value for the price and quick and timely delivery.Thanks.",4
"Great Deal!

I paid twice as much when I got my curve and the blackberry tag came off and when I saw the price on Amazon I couldn't pass it up. Great product!",4
"Great product

Very good product, and it looks great, I highly recommend it. My curve automatically enables the key lock when holstered.",4
"Item as described and in perfect condition

I received the holster in perfect condition and on time.This is a replacement holster. My first one has broken, but not due to any fault in design, just my clumsiness. So I bought the exact same thing as a replacement. I really like the leather and the quality of the workmanship.Will buy from seller again. Good service.",4
"curve case

The case for the 8310. This is the real deal the oem case. The case turns phone off and on",4
"New product, great condition

The blackberry case was delivered in great condition, packaged in sealed plastic. Exactly as I wanted and in a reasonable amount of time. Thanks!The leather is very soft to the touch, and the clip is strong and rotates to 45 and 90 degree angles. There is a groove on the inside to protect the trackball as well as the ability to activate preset profiles on the phone. The phone can be inserted facing in or out. Great product.",4
"Causes init to dial

Placed it in and it redials last # called. have to lock it to keep that from happening, and that stinks! Like the nylon one I got at Wally World better.",2
"Keeps the Curve secure

I have the Blackberry Curve and this is perfect for it. I even have a silicone skin protector on my Curve and it fits snuggly inside the holster. I am carrying some extra weight around my waist and the ability to swivel it parallel to my belt is important for my comfort. If I could make one improvement, it would be to downsize or change the design of the spring loaded clip holding it to my belt, so that it doesn't stick up so far above my belt and protrude into my side.",3
"Good item, very useful for carrying and protecting your bb

This saves your battery from being depleted as it has a magnet that shuts the screen off upon insertion. It is very handy and protects the blackberry (or at least the lower portion of it) while still providing access to the vital buttons on the device.As a pouch for your device, this item is superb as most people (or at least I) do not have enough space in our pockets to contain the PDA. For those that want to keep their PDAs in their pockets, this item provides resistance against scratches and the like. For females, this item easily complements your handbag since it clips on nicely to the edge, thereby providing easy, and more importantly quick, access.",4
"Blackberry Curve hoslter

I recommend this holster as an alternative to the in-the-box holster. I also like how you can adjust the holster. Although a little bulky, it serves its purpose nicely.",4
"Works For Me - Recommended

The ""BlackBerry Lether Swivel Holster"" fits my 8330 just fine, even with the hard skin included inTransparent Clear Crystal Snap-on Cover Case + Rapid Car Charger + Premium Clear Reusable LCD Screen Protector for RIM Blackberry 8330 8310 8320 8300 Curve Smartphoneattached.The belt clip seems to be sturdy and strong so, hopefully, I will have better luck than some of the other reviewers.This good looking case is recommended!",4
"Blackberry Curve - Holster - Decent but not indestructable

The first one lasted for 1yr and was in good shape, but the whole clip snapped off at the swivel point.I like the magnetic latch mechanism, it's convenient that I don't need to be forcing a snap and it's pretty quite.I purchased a second one and if this one lasts 1yr I'll be content as well as I'm a bit hard on them (hitting it on the arms of chairs when I stand up or sit down.)Updated - 8/4/2009: Another 9 months goes by and another clip has broken off at the swivel point. It's pretty disappointing because other than this one weakness I'd have to say it's the best case I've ever had. Well it's time to buy another one.",3
"Just fine...

Does what its supposed to, trying to avoid rotating the holster so the plastic piece doesn't break.",3
"Great price

I have broken two of these already - of course for this price I ordered two of them, paying the price I would have paid for one of them had I gone to an AT&T store or gotten directly from BlackBerry.",3
"Great so far

The leather holster works just like I expected. Items of note:-Somewhat tight fit on my 8320-magnetic cover could be a tad stronger-the top corners of your device are not protected in case you drop the whole thing.-clip is a little hard to squeeze making it somewhat difficult to attach and remove (to belt, pants, or wherever)It's held up so far (only had it a few days) and if I had to decide now, I'd sooner buy 6 of these than a seidio case and clip for a similar cost.",3
"Blackberry Curve Leather Swivel Holster

This holster is absolutey perfect for the Blackberry Curve. I use multiple holsters depending on the event. This on in particular is robust in its construction yet simple/fancy. This on is definitely a go for use in professional settings. Another note, the internal surface of the holster is also designed well for keeping the cell looking great while in motion.",4
"Nice leather case - bad clip design

I have purchased 2 of these in the past 6 months...both have the same death with the clip breaking off of the case at the round base that is affixed to the clip. Why is it that my RAZR case can flex and still be working after 1 year while this can't? Plus, the magnet feature doesn't work as reliably as the original RIM case..it's as though it's not in the right part of the case. Great price for the case, but I won't be placing any more investment into these unfortunately.",1
"Fine Holster for a inexpensive price

I bought this holster to replace the previous holster which had broke at the swivel clip. The current holster works fine.BlackBerry Curve 8300, 8310, 8320, and 8330 Leather Swivel Holster-Pitch Black",4
"Good case for a good price

This is a good case and I have tried a couple. The clip is strong and the leather is soft and clean.",3
"blackberry holster

So far, the item has held up for the two people I have given to. (Teh swivel tends to break for some people.)",3
"Safe

I use this along with the plastic skin that also comes with blackberry and i have to say both of them protect the phone very well. There is a special feature in this case which automatically locks the phone when you slide it into the holster. If you use the skin along with this case, taking the phone in and out is slightly harder as its a tighter fit.",4
"Looks like the original but is not

The original one is bigger and the phone fits better.Last time I buy this product.",0
"nice case if would last

I really liked this case but the swivel broke after just a few months of occasional use. Usually I use one of those rubberized skins but when I traveling I used the case. So if you consider a case for your phone as a consumable item that needs to be replaced every few months, I guess this would be good. Fortunately it's not too expensive.",1
"Good Product

This is the second one we purchased, although it's the first one from Amazon. The first lasted about a year before the clip broke off. For the price we paid elsewhere, I think it should have lasted longer. But, the price was much better on Amazon and if we need to purchase another one in a year, I think it would be worth it if we get a similar deal.",3
"BlackBerry Cell Case

The vendor shipped the Blackberry Cell phone case promptly and the item was exactly what I ordered.",4
"Everything that I expected

This is a Blackberry holster with a clip. It does everything the holster does + a clip.",4
"Curve

This is the 3rd holster I have purchased - people around me see mine and want their own.",3
"A Bargain

We have two Blackberry phones and what I paid for the first holster at the phone company store I could have purchase three of these. It is made of the same quality as the ones you purchase at your carriers store but with a 70 to 90% discount.",4
"Lasted almost 2 years and now I'm back for another

Earlier today I broke the clip off of my Curve Holster after much day in/day out use/abuse. I promise you I have been harder on this thing than your avg consumer.I knew I had it for a while, but was unsure how long. As I was hunting around for a replacement, Amazon was kind enough to point out that I bought it almost two years ago. Almost two years of faithful service out of a $10 case... count me in for a replacement unit. I can't think of good reason to try a more expensive one. Well done random, no-name, purveyor of cell accessories.",4
"Servicable holster - but one problem

Works well. Nice finish. Strap holds phone securely. Would rate higher, but for one issue. Plastic from belt clip rises up above the back of the holster about 2 inches. Even when the holster is swiveled at 90 degrees, the plastic clip still sticks up above your belt line. Can be uncomfortable in some situations. But for that, I am very happy with the holster.",2
"Excellent Quality, Breakage Claims Suspicious

I've waited a few months to write this review, so as to see if the product would break as so many have claimed it would ""in 24 hours"" or ""in a week.""Months later, not a single issue so far. It's leather, well made, and I'm sorry for waiting to purchase.Given the obvious high quality of this product, these ""breakage"" claims seem suspicious. Perhaps these ""breakage"" complaints are from a Blackberry competitor selling holsters at 5 times the price, or the wearers had large stomachs hanging over their belts exerting force on the unit. There is no other explanation.This product is excellent, is not fragile (quite the contrary), and the second one I bought as a backup will probably remain unused forever.",4
"Broke On Me After Two Weeks

This holster broke right at the swivel after only a few weeks of using it. I got up from my chair and the holster got caught, snapping it right off.Cheap swivel clip. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a Blackberry, I suggest you find some other holster that doesn't swivel but stays horizontal on your hip.",0
"Nice case, very poor belt clip design

Case holds phone perfectly. The belt clip is made of plastic and broke after five days of use. I can not recomend this product. Look elsewhere.",0
"More Clip Problems

I have to echo the problems with the clip. I own a construction company, and I am constantly getting in and out of my vehicle. In addition, I take probably 20 calls per day. I went through two cases in about 3 weeks. The clip is great. The case is great. The attachment between the two is just not robust enough for real use. I am looking for an alternative.",0
"Excellent holster

I don't why some people complain about this holster. I have been using mine for 5 or 6 months and works perfect.The magnetic latch is wonderful and the swivel strong enough even for those with some overweight.The quality of the leather is great and protects your bb.",4
"A great value

The BlackBerry Curve leather holster was a great price and just what my husband was looking for! It has a streamlined look, easy open top access and visibility. The magnetic strap automatically turns the phone off and on, saving on the battery and avoiding the dreaded unwanted calls to others who then hear all your surrounding noise and conversations while you have no idea the phone has called anyone.",4
"Curve Swivel Holster

This was a replacement for the holster I ordered directly from RIM and lost. This holster does not have the built-in channel to protect the trackball, and its ability to put the Blackberry in standby mode isn't as pronounced.The magnet holding the flap closed does not work very well, and I have already had the phone drop and end up with a chip on it.The RIM version is much better, and this version is now mothballed in favor of a rubberized skin.",0
"What a deal!

$8.50 for the same genuinue Blackberry leather holster that the AT&T store wanted $30 for. It works great.",4
"blackberry curve case

Love it! Came as ordered. Quick. Feels soft, easy to flip open. clips on. GREAT",4
"Very Good Holster!

Very Good Holster! Could be better if magnet closure was stronger. I would definitely recommend this holster to anyone looking for a good looking, very functional holster case.",3
"Not bad

Seems to be of a little less quality than my original case from Sprint. But that case caught on something and clip on broke. This is a tighter fit for the phone (more of a struggle to get phone out) and the magnet is not as strong. However, the price was 60% less.",3
"I love the price compared to store

It replaced the previous holster that I had lost. I went to AT&T store to buy another one and they were charging almost $30. Found this on Amazon for half the price. Very happy.",4
"The best curve holster

There are a lot that look like this one. but this is the best. I had one but lost it. I ordered another that looked like this but the phone didn't fit snug and was constantly dialing from my speed list when I bumped it. This one fits snug and prevents the auto-dialing.",4
"My 4th one....

You get what you pay for, these things don't last longer than a couple weeks and break incredibly easily. I've gone through 4, until realizing that I'm an idiot thinking that if I'm more careful the next time they won't break. These things are incredibly cheaply made.",0
"Blackberry Curve Swivel Holster

The product is great, very handy, and priced very fair. I use this all the time.",4
"Great for the price

I got this to replace a holster I got at sams club for much more money. This one seems about as good and a lot cheaper. Would recommend.",4
"Unbelievable Savings!

This holster never seems to be in stock at my local mobile phone store. However, a savy employee kindly shared where to go and look for this item and we were amazed at the price savings. The holster was in our hands within 2 days and we didn't have to drive 30 miles to pick it up!",4
"Great product!

This case is a nice genuine leather and holds my blackberry perfectly and has ease removing and replacing the phone.",4
"Broken clip but my own fault

My company provided the BB and accessories so I am not sure I received the exact product described in these reviews, however besides the middle seam, my leather case looked and behaved exactly as described in these posts.I got my BB 8830 in December 2008 and the holster performed perfectly until October 2009 when I accidently sheared off the belt clip by knocking it against the kitchen counter. I am ordering this product in the hope it will be equal or better quality that the one it is replacing.Wearing your phone on your belt introduces inherent risks, like the one above. It is at exactly the same level as many daily obsticles (seatbelts, countertops, co-commuter's handbags, etc.).I would recommend they replace the plastic pivot with a metal one. It looks like a lot of people have sheared the clip the same way I did.",2
"Good as OEM

This case works just as well as the original that came with my 8300 Blackberry. The fit is a little more snug than the original but this does not affect the performance.",3
"great

is a great snap on my husband got one in his phone and he love it",4
"Better than a ZipLock

I purchased this case thinking that it was like my last one with a clear plastic cover across the keys and display. I work in construction and this helps keep the dirt out. This case did not. It also relys on a plastic base that clips onto the phone. I have had problems with the part on the face side comming off. That being said, it is better than a ziplock so I will continue to use it.",2
"Great phone leather phone cover for the V3

This is made by Naztech and it fits my V3 perfectly.The case they sold at the Cingular store seemed a little long (on the ear piece) and slid on my phone. The plastic piece that fit near the phone hinge where it flips broke off and I had to get a replacement. I did not want the same case because it did not last long (22 days, cingular store would not replace it), looked like cheap plastic and cost more than this case.This case looks nice and protects my phone better because the fit is better and it has a swivel clip that seems just as nice as the previous case that swivel clip fits too so I have a backup. It is well made and nicely priced.",4
"attractive, affordable

I wanted a non-plastic but affordable electric meonorah and this one was just right. It is simple silverplate, not ornate. I particularly like that there is an on/off switch on the cord.",3
"Decent Phone But Poor Sound Quality

I have had the z525a for three (3) months now. I had to replace it because I received a message from Cingular that my Nokia 6190 (which served me flawlessly for six years) was about to be ""retired"".PROS:Beautiful designLots of featuresLong battery lifeGood receptionGood priceCONS:Sound quality is ""tinny"" (the 6190 was far superior)PTT button is very annoyingCamera takes cheesy quality photosBOTTOM LINE:A great phone for someone on a budget.",2
"Cute look, horrible phone

I picked this phone based on it's sized. I was happy with it for the first month or so but then it started to turn itself off for no reason. I am now on my second phone and it's starting to do the same thing. Unfortunely I'm stuck with this for another year before I can upgrade to a different brand. Very happy with Cingular service just not the phone.",0
"Thank GOD my phone FINALLY DIED!

I have had this phone for approximately 7 months. My best friend bought the same phone at about the same time. This is the WORST phone I have ever owned. She would attest the same. Although there are some extra features of the phone, the main feature that I use, the PHONE is aweful. I can't carry on a conversation for more than 10-15 minutes or the phone dies. My friend's phone does the same thing. It takes several minutes for it to return to a functioning capacity after it dies. I just received a text message and the thing finally died. It won't charge, there is no activity at all.Frankly, I am shocked that it lasted as long as it has. I am very disappointed in the phone. I thought the fact that it was a ""Sony Ericcson"" would assure me a quality product. I was wrong. I am disgusted that I paid as much as I did for this phone and have been stuck with it's poor performance for this much time. I will NEVER buy another phone from this company again.",0
"HORRIBLE!

I HATE this phone! I got it as an insurance replacement for the Sony Z500 and I've already had THIS one replaced twice. The reception is terrible and the earpeice speaker is even worse. The last one the ear speaker stopped working all together after about 2 weeks. And don't even get me started with the ridiculous PTT button! Could they have put it in a worse place?",0
"I've had better

While I do like the fixed antenna feature and had looked forward to customizing my phone with the interchangable faceplate and battery cover, I was forced to switch phones due to horribly spotty reception (while my roommate got great service with a much older Cingular phone) and a very slow operating system. Also, the push-to-talk button is way too easy to accidentally push, and is an obnoxious reminder of the service even if you due opt to use it.",1
"Beautiful

Honestly, I don't know where some of you people live or what you're doing to your phone, but mine works flawlessly. Yes, the PTT button is in an annoying place, and the display does turn off a little bit too quickly, and the camera is kinda sucky (which phone camera isn't), but those things don't take away from the beauty of the phone. I barely touch the PTT button because my phone is always in a case so I have to pull it by the loop to open it. If you don't like the PTT button get a knife of scissors and remove it, I think that's what someone said they did. The external display does shut off after a couple of second, but it will always light up if you get a call or some form of a message. If you just want to take a quick look at the time or something, just hit one of the volume keys and it will light back up. Same thing with the internal display when it does shut off just touch any key and it will come back on, I think the display shutting off is a power saving thing that Sony programmed into the phone. My phone has never turned off unless I shut it off myself and I get service everywhere. I love how the buttons feel and I absolutely love that you can change the faceplate. I hear everyone that calls me perfectly. If I miss a call it's because I have the volume on low (I have it on level 2). The phone also has good battery life.Maybe people should research their phones better before they buy them so they could stop complaining about them after the fact. That's what I did, and I realized that people complained about almost every single type of phone out there. It's just a matter of getting a phone that fits you.",4
"At least it's cool looking.

Mistake. The reception on this phone is terrible. I've been with Cingular in the same location for over 10 years and have had 5 or more phones through their service. Previous phone was a Motorola V60, while not as fancy, the reception was twice as good. I have to walk outside of my house now to take a call. Not recommended.",1
"No reception

This phone is horrible and has no reception, brakes easily, I went in to get my 3rd phone repaired and they told me better to save my money because it is a poor quality phone. I dont think this phone is even worth one star",0
"Display blanks out

Most people have covered the pros and cons of this phone in their reviews, I just wanted to add that this is the third time I've had to replace this exact phone and model due to the screen blanking out. It goes all white and while the phone still functions, you cannot see anything happening on the screen so no texting and you can't make a call unless you have the person's number memorized (and who does since the advent of the contacts list!)Would not recommend this phone at all. Needless to say I'm getting a different brand this time.",0
"Best basic phone I have ever had

Stumbled here on the email Amazon sent about phones etc.Anyway I was surprised to find that they still offer this phone, what with all the changes they pretend to make.Having said that its clear to me from the comments, you either get a lemon or or a phone built like a tank. I got a tank. A tank that has all rights to die and doesn't.Where I am currently, in a jungle forest on a mountain in the Caribbean, everything dies including people occasionally. Somehow through it all this phone journey's on. If you could see it you would not touch it. All markings are worn off. Dirt and debris including moisture fill every nook and cranny even under the screens. I know things are living in there. When they made me take the battery out in the airport one time they stepped back. How this thing continues to keep going I have no clue. It has been dropped on construction sites, sat through thunder storms and 100% humidity on a daily basis. We won't even talk about the salt residue such that I can't even read the screen half the time. Yet it keeps on going.You have probably figured out by now I simply need a phone that makes and receives calls and continues to charge. This one does it.One bonus and a most important one here is I can manually select, under settings and connectivity, which carrier I want to use when several are available. What? Different islands have different carriers with different signal strengths. If you don't pay attention, and most people don't, a stronger signal takes over your phone and you end up with a $200 phone call. Emergency boat phone or British telecom will nick you for $3.99 a minute.So in conclusion if you want a phone to make and receive calls, decent battery life, something you can drop and sit on, this is the phone for you. Better still it comes with a Tarzan ring tone!!!!!",4
"Very Solid Stylish Phone for People on a Budget

I switched to this phone from the Sony Ericsson W600i due to very inconvenient circumstances [don't get me wrong, I love the W600i, but I couldn't get a new one because it's been discontinued by Cingular]. In any case, this is an all around good phone for anyone on a budget, especially since amazon is offering it for 1 cent right now (I paid $50).As far as it's functionality as a phone goes, it works perfectly. It has all the functions you would expect from a cell phone. 9 speed-dials, upto 750 contacts (500 in the phone, 250 in the SmartChip SIM card), last calls made, missed calls, received calls, etc. There is a speakerphone function, which works great. It's just as clear as any other call you would make. I know it's not necessary for the average cellphone user, but there are times when it can be convenient.The organizer includes standard alarm capabilities, a calendar, note pad, timer, stopwatch, and calculator. There shouldn't be too much to explain here.The design is very attractive. If you don't like the face plate color, you can get one customized. The key pad is very well backlit and comfortably sized for those with larger or clumsier fingers. The phone is also very light weight, though not so light that it's easy to drop. Some people aren't that fond of the antennae style, but it's grown on me. It's really a personal preference. As a bonus, there are lights surrounding the keypad that you can set to light up when you receive calls or text messages. I'm a sucker for lights, so I love this little gimmick. In short, this phone is very pleasing to the eye. An excellent choice for anyone that wants to stay away from the ""stylish"" RAZR look. The display is clear and has adjustable brightness. There are a few included ""themes"" for the display, and if you're not happy with any of them, you can download new ones. The external display is also very nice. From the external display, you can see the time, date, service bars, and approximate battery life.The sound is very clear. I've been using Cingular since it merged with AT&T; and have never had a problem with the clarity of my calls. The Z525a has a speaker on the back of the phone, which is certainly loud enough to share tunes with your friends. The only problem with that is the limited memory. At 16MB of internal space, you'll be lucky to get 5 songs on this phone. If you use this space solely for ringtones you'll be fine, but don't buy this phone thinking you can load it up with MP3s. Also, this phone doesn't include the FM tuner software that the W600i had. I don't quite understand why this feature was left out seeing as how the handsfree stereo headphones (which came with the W600i, but you'll have to buy separately) functioned as the antennae for the FM tuner, rather than the phone. I have an iPod for my music needs, so this doesn't totally kill me, but it's sort of a letdown.The camera is just what it should be for a camera phone. Resolution comes in 160x120, 320x240, 640x480, and ""Extended"" which I believe is 1280x960. I personally don't take pictures that often with my phone, but these resolution settings should meet your expectations for a camera phone. If you're looking for digital camera quality pictures, I'd recommend simply getting a digital camera. There's no flash on this camera either (the W600i had one which could double as a light). There's also a noticable discoloration in pictures, at least in indoor pictures. The camera also functions as a video recorder, but again, I don't use the camera feature too often.The phone has standard text messaging and multimedia messaging features, as well as AIM, Yahoo Messenger, and ICQ, but just as you'd expect, there are charges for these features which will depend on your service plan. This phone is also capable of checking your e-mail via POP3 and internet access which has become pretty standard in the cellphone world. I don't use this feature either, as any internet usage is charged at 1 cent/KB (that's $10 for a megabyte!!).The PTT (Push To Talk) button is positioned outside and is very easy to accidentally press. It hasn't caused any problems for me because I don't have a subscription to it, so when I push it, a message simply appears the next time I open the phone asking me If i want to set it up. However, if you were to subscribe to PTT, you can have the button locked so that you need to do a certain key sequence to prevent accidentally incurring charges.I can't review the Bluetooth or Infrared capabilities of the phone because I don't have any other devices that support it, but this phone does have them.I don't really know what else to say about this phone. It's great for anyone that's looking for style, wants to keep away from the Motorolas, and is on a short budget. If you're willing to spend more money, by all means, go and get an imported unlocked phone. I was considering getting a W300i or a W800i, but decided I wanted to save a little money and settled with the Z525a. The only real major complaint I have about this phone is the low, non-upgradable internal memory. It's probably what helps make the phone so affordable, but it'd be nice to at least have something like 128MB (the W600i had 256). Also, if you have a USB cable (not included), you might need to download the PC Suite software from the Sony Ericsson website. I used my cable from my W600i, so I wouldn't know if a USB cable bought separately would include the appropriate software.I hope I answered any questions you might have about this phone, and if you get one, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Also, please forgive all my comparisons to the W600i, but I still miss that phone.",3
"Generally happy with this phone...

I wasn't looking for anything fancy- good phone, bluetooth compatible, still need to get a good headset that works with this phone.Positives:- Overall: Generally happy, last phone wasn't flip- but once I got used to the flip, its fine.- Sound: quality is good- User interface: is generally intuitive- Customizability- FUN! Rings, faceplace colors- can be changed, etc- Battery: Its OK- I charge it every night, seems to be fine so farNegatives:- PTT: button is easy to push, and I push it all the time, so that can get annoying- but I don't mind it too much- Speakerphone: Ok, not the best, but ok, also, wish I could close the phone and still be on speaker, unless I've missed somethingOverall, I'm happy, had it for a couple weeks, not issues, battery life is alright, sound is ok, easy to use, comfortable. I'm glad I have it.",3
"Good phone, especially after PTT button problem solved

I just got this phone yesterday. I needed a solid all-around phone with a few would be nice features for occasional or future use (camera, bluetooth). But even after one afternoon, I got to know that most annoying PTT button. After scouring the web and finding the needle-nose pliers solution, I found a few comments about locking the PTT key - but no solution. But here it is: Menu>Settings>Locks>PTT Key Lock>On. Woohoo!When you press the PTT key now, it says ""PTT key locked. blah blah blah..."" on the exterior screen, but when you open the phone, you do NOT get that ""Do you wish to initialize PTT?"" screen.There are still some times when that screen comes back (I think if you press the volume up key and then press PTT), but it has significantly reduced the number of times I've had to press the ""No"" button. And once the phone goes back into sleep mode, it reestablishes the lock.",4
"Turns off & bad placement for PTT button

Got this phone for my husband and boy do I wish we'd picked another. He wears his phone on his belt and just the act of sitting down pushes the PTT button. I wish there were at least a way to disable it!He also has problems with it turning off. Over 50% of the time when he opens the phone up or just looks at the outer screen, it has turned itself off. Which means missed text messages, missed calls, and just a general pain in the rear.We'll head over to cingular this weekend to see about switching it out. Otherwise this is a useless piece of junk.",1
"Great Phone

I have had this phone for about two weeks and love it. I had a Motorolla V220 which was great, but had run its course. This phone has better sound quality and has many user friendly features. I do have one problem. I do not subscribe to push to talk feature and everytime I accidently hit the button, which is very often. It tells me I have not signed for this service. Its a minor nuisance, but one all the same.",3
"Problems? No problems here!

I purchased this phone for its extended talk and standby time (which is outstanding), but have kept it due to its clarity and ease of use. I do not understand the previous review criticizing the call clarity and function. I work in dense buildings and live in a crowded downtown area and I have never had any problems with dropped calls or garbled voices. For someone who hates PDA's and simply wants a solid, reliable, stylish phone- you can't make a better choice.",4
"You Can Do Better Than This Phone

I really believe there should be a recall for this phone. I have owned it since March 2006 and have not been happy with its performance. I know for a fact that it is not Cingular's service, but the phone itself since my husband owns the Sony Ericcson W600i and he has none of the problems that I do.The reviews above are all true. The phone does shut itself off. I have found that the phone's ""operating system"" sometimes does a hard reboot if it is having issues restarting, it shuts itself off. If you have problems hearing, this is definitely not the phone for you. I am 24 years old and I don't have terrible hearing, but even having the volume up at its maximum is still not loud enough whether normally or on speaker phone. My husband's W600i has much better sound quality and has great volume control.The button for the camera is exactly where you place your hand when you're holding the phone up to your ear. So be prepared to find your phone filled with random pictures you didn't intend to take. I have numerous pictures of the inside of my purse because the camera button is so sensitive.My last gripe about the phone is that the phone constantly jumps cell phone towers and disrupts phone calls. I've used my phone while sitting stationary on my couch at home and it disconnects the call for no good reason. It makes very strange ticking noises before it ends the call. If the phone is placed by an active television, you'll hear through the television this phone searching for a signal. It's very weird.The good things about this phone are pretty much what Sony Ericcson phones are known for: The interface is easily navigable. You won't be searching the menu screen for hours looking for your address book or how to set an alarm. It's a small phone. The buttons are not in any weird, awkward configuration. So while appearances are nice, I still think performance wins out...If you are getting a new Cingular plan, I think you can find a better phone that's free with a new plan. If you're already a Cingular customer, don't waste your money on a phone that's only going to function properly 50% of the time, if that. You can do better!",1
"I read these reviews and bought anyway. I REGRET IT

I have owned about 10 cell phones over the last 10 years. I read the bad reviews here, but thought to myself ""i've never seen a bad sony product, so take the plunge!"" Boy was I wrong. I drop about 50% of my calls, 40% are garbled, and 10% are fine. Do not even try to use this phone inside a building. I live close enough to the celltower to throw a rock at it, and my service is horrible! (Cingular makes excuses. The phone does not get very loud on the earpeice, and the stupid camera takes pictures inside my pocket at least 6 times a day. If I could strap this peice of utter junk to a bottle rocket and blow it to kingdom come, it would be letting it off easy.",0
"Good Phone

I love this phone. I was thinking about getting a RAZR but my friend has one and they just fog up because they are so fancy. I saw this phone and I instantly wanted to get it. Except for if i am not using the built in push to talk, this makes the button on the side very annoying. It always asks (PUSH TO TALK CHARGES WILL APPLY)when I accidentally press it this is very very annoying. Aside from this it is a great phone.",3
"Lots of features but terrible reception

The Sony Ericksson Z525 phone has lots of great features including a motorola bluetooth with the plan I purchased. However, the reception on the phone is terrible. When I speak on the phone, about every third word is cut out on both ends of the conversation. The wireless bluetooth for some reason does not work any longer and the phone cannot connect to it after only two weeks. There are better phones out there - this is not worth the money and time.",2
"Don't waste your time or money

I have earned the right to give this phone 1 star, being that I have bought 2 in the past 3 years. As of Thursday night the 2nd one died and I don't even want to get it fixed. I am convinced that this model (and maybe brand)is not of good quality. The screen went out on my first phone. My 2nd phone did the same thing so I had it repaired (for free because I only had it for 3 months). Then 7 months later the phone would shut off with no notice with a charged battery. That went on for 3 months until the other night when the screen lit up but it was BLANK!!!!! I will never buy another Sony Ericsson AGAIN. Right now I have my eye on the LG VU.",0
"Was ok for a little while

I got this phone from AT&T's store almost two years ago. It worked wonderfully and I loved it until just a couple weeks ago. I have read about it and almost everyone else who has gotten this phone had the same problem. The internal screen just stays completely white and won't change and the external is completely blue. They just won't change. The phone still works, you just can't see what you're doing. Overall, I would not recommend this phone if you are under a 2-year contract",1
"If you enjoy using your cell phone- don't buy this one!

I have had this phone for 2 years (stuck in a contract) and it is the worst phone I have ever had. I replaced the phone prior to the 30 days thinking I got a bad phone but the same problems occured with the new phone as well. I will never purchase a Sony Ericsson phone again. I have had the most dropped calls with this phone. The phone will lock or freeze in the middle of calls and I have to take out the battery and restart the phone- and my conversation. Sometimes after doing this the phone still doesn't work. It likes to take pictures when it is in my pocket or in my purse. It also doesn't always want to turn on or off. I have to hold down the button multiple times before it will even think about turning off/on. I would not recommend this phone to anyone.",0
"Had phone for over 1 1/2 years

When we got our service plan we got two of these phones. For the most part they worked just fine. The battery life is a bit low but we never did a lot of talking on it so we could always charge it over night. One of the phones just started not charging a few months ago so we had to get something different. I've always used a protective case on mine so the screen has not been touched and it looks good even after so much time and going everywhere. I do not like the PTT button like many other users, but since it isn't activated it doesn't really bother me. My favorite part of this phone is the alarm, it is really easy to set, and will go off until you turn it off, which is great for forcing me out of bed in the morning. When our contract is up, we will probably switch to something completely different, but it has been a good reliable phone for the most part.",2
"HORRIBLE - won't work very long!

In less than 2 years, between my husband and myself we went through 5 of these phones. Moisture would get it and corrode or the display would have lines all through it or be completely blank. When it worked it was wonderful, but it only lasted a few months each time. We were very happy when we could FINALLY ""upgrade"" to a different phone (we still had to pay some to ""upgrade"")",0
"Pretty decent phone, a few flaws

I've used this phone for about 2 years now. It's fairly stolid. I haven't broken it yet. In terms of functionality, I could only wish it could send DTMF tones while in a call from the phonebook. The biggest annoyance about this phone is the camera button on the side; this location causes occasional random picture taking when the phone is kept in purses or pockets where the side camera button is easily triggered. The other +/-side button also sometimes causes problems (it can also be used to forward calls you don't want to pick up to voicemail when pressed and held while it's ringing). The problem is that sometimes when I try to answer a call I want to pick up, I accidentally trigger voicemail forwarding... The upside of the side +/- button is that I use it daily as an alarm snooze and it also controls call volume easily during calls.",3
"Great Phone Horrible PTT Button

All features of this phone excellent but need to be able to disable the PTT button. Each time I reach into the place in my purse or pocket to retrieve the phone when it is ringing, my finger grip includes the PTT button. It sends a busy signal to the person calling me then I have to re-dial them. I have asked about 5 different Cingular/AT&T employees at different locations to see if it can be disabled. Most just want to sell me a new phone. Two said they had disabled it, but not true. Have changed where I keep the phone and how I reach for it but haven't eliminated the problem. Otherwise, it is my favorite style phone.",2
"the worst ever!

I only rated this a one star because the alarm actually wakes me up in the morning and I am a heavy sleeper! Other than that, this phone is absolutely the worst ever phone created! It turns off on its own...the sound goes in and out (for a whole day i couldn't hear anything anybody i called was saying!)...the plastic screen cover has come off...the battery dies in like 4 hours after only like 2, 30 min conversations! Just terriable! I have only had the phone 2 months and I am willing to pay full price to get a replacement! Please do not buy it even if you are on a budget, it will be a waste of money because you will eventually have to pay to replace it!",0
"Good Phone

I was amazed to see so many negative reviews, as well. I've used my phone for about a year and a half and the only problem I have is, occasionally, the phone will tell me to insert a sim card and I will have to turn the phone off and back on again to reset it. There is also the issue of the phone taking pictures inside my purse, but it doesn't happen very often and it's not a lot of trouble to delete the pictures. It will only take pictures if you have the MENU on the screen. Leave it on the main screen and it won't take pictures.I LOVE the long battery life. I use my phone about 300 minutes a month and I only have to charge the phone maybe, twice a week. I leave it on the charger overnight so it gets a good, solid charge and it holds up well.I've dropped it a few times and it still works fine. Because of the issue with the message telling me I needed to insert a sim card, I was considering extending my phone plan and getting a new phone, but when I saw the reviews on the other phones, I realized how much better this phone is. This phone is SMALLER than most, LIGHTER than most, and has a longer battery/stand-by life than most. I'm keeping my phone.",3
"Have to stick up for this phone..

I was very shocked to see so many negative reviews on this phone. Like another reviewer said, maybe some of the folks should do a little more research before picking up a phone. But, I was also surprised to hear about display problems and shut off problems with the phone. I've had my phone for 18 months. I also bought one for my son and he's had his almost a year.I have to say that this is one of the best phones I've owned! I had my phone in a carrying case that fell off my waist in a parking lot and then got run over! Not only was the phone not broken, but except for a number of new scratches, it wasn't affected at all. Only after I had dropped it a number of more times by accident did the outside screen succumb. I could understand that because I dropped it from very high onto concrete. The inside screen still works, but after that last drop every 3 to 4 weeks of continued use it will lock up and I just have to turn it off and back on again.The reception on this model has been excellent. I also have a Motorola work cell phone with T-Mobile and the reception is so bad I end up using the Sony for work as well! I rarely get dropped calls and have still reliably been able to keep a conversation going on a single bar!My son hasn't had any problems with the phone at all either. Maybe we're just the lucky ones. I guess I am a little biased too since I tend to use my phone exclusively as a phone and don't care anything about playing music or taking pictures. I have great digital camera for pictures and an ipod for music.",4
"THE WORST PHONE EVER!!

I bought this phone in Sept. 2006 and had to get it replaced because it would turn off alot by itself. I received my replacement on Friday and in less than 24hrs the screen started to get fuzzy and the screen would look like a negative of what it was really suppose to look like. Now I have to get another one. Please if you are thinking of buying this phone, DONT!!!! Its a piece of junk. Im very disappointed.",0
"Great for the price if you fix the PTT problem

I got this phone a couple of days ago. The PTT button can drive you nuts every time you handle the phone. There is no way to keep from hitting it because ther is no way to disable it. Was ready to return the phone until I read some posts in the Cingular Sony Ericsson forum. After prying out the button and cutting off the little knob on the button, the button is noe diabled. I am not sure how people who use PTT will be able to stand this phone, however, since I do not use PTT, disbling works for me. Otherwise the phone is great.",3
"Not a convinced Sony Ericsson customer

All I need is a phone. Camera, internet, music, whatever doesn't matter. It's loud and clear. I like the fact there is no pointy antenna to jab me once in a while. Other cool things: nice form factor, good sounding mp3 rings, cool light effects, good clear screens, cool graphics, fairly simple to navigate around. More than enough for a phone person.Extremely annoying screen flickering as I flip open the phone. Never saw that in my Motorola's. Sometimes clicking on the speaker (could be just faulty speaker). Extremely annoying feedback at certain angles; there is a half second delay where I hear myself talking. Never heard with the Motorola's. Reception in mountain YMCA centers in the Rockies of Colorado, poor; don't know if that's because I'm now GSM instead of TDMA. Always had reception with the Motorola's.No, I'm not a Motorola rep. But I will definitely be getting a Motorola when this contract is up, no matter how many cool features it lacks. Had 4 solid years with Motorola. Now beginning just decent and annoying experience with Sony Ericsson.",2
"Terrible call quality

This phone has a lot of cutting edge features, but the call quality has been sacrificed. Even at maximum volume, I can barely hear and understand the person talking to me. Also, if you hold this phone like a regular phone, the bars go down to barely there because of the placement of the internal antennae. The PTT button is placed so that it gets accidentally hit all the time. I really miss my solid 5-yr-old Ericsson phone.",0
"Display kept breaking...

I am on my third phone from them because each time it breaks, AT&T will only send me the same type of phone. They say that if it breaks one more time, they will send me a different type. The reason why I had to send my phones back was because the screens would stop displaying anything after a while. I know two friends that had the same phone and both encountered the same problems. The phone itself is easy to use and nice, but the display breaking so often is not very much fun...",0
"you get what you pay for

I have had this phone for over a year and now rarely make phone calls due to the unreliability of this phone. On 3 of 4 calls made, it will, almost without fail, make a loud buzzing noise (able to be heard by both parties)and not reconnect to the line, causing you to have to disconnect and redial. Sometimes it doesn't even ring when I have an incoming call and I miss the few phone calls I still get. I have also met 2 other people with this phone through my work who absolutely hate it but, like me, are locked in because they can't afford to upgrade and their plans won't let them change. I have met one person who has it that has no problems with it at all. If you are looking for a cheap phone, you may not want to take your chances with this one",1
"Worst Phone Ever!

I have had this phone for a year and a half and I hate it. I replaced through the warranty once but it still doesn't work right. I will be replacing it with a new phone this month. It turns itself off or turns off the sound all the time. I constantly have to reset it in order for me to hear or for it to ring. Sometimes I need to take the battery out and put it back in just to turn it on again. Do yourself a favor and do not buy this phone!",0
"Camera woes ruin otherwise decent phone

I had this phone for about two years, and have recently moved onto a newer one. What I wanted were the basics: good sound quality, good reception, and a decent way to sync my contact information between my laptop and my phone. This model had all three of those attributes (I ended up using the internal bluetooth connection to communicate with iSync on my Mac: worked without a problem).Why only two stars then? Well, the camera on this phone ruins it as a product for two basic reasons.1. There is no way to connect this phone via USB to a Mac, which means the camera is useless unless you subscribe to a data service and e-mail the pictures to yourself. As my plan is voice-only, I couldn't get photos onto and off of the phone.2. (and this is the real deal breaker) The camera button on the phone is too sensitive, and the camera shutter noise is too loud. Since I carry the phone in my pocket, the sensitivity means I would get 40-50 photos of the inside of my pocket every day. Aside from filling up the phone's memory and requiring me to delete them, the loud ""click"" noise would be very embarrassing when it went off during business meetings, (even worse) while changing at the gym, at dinner, etc. There is no way to disable this button, and no way to disable the noise either. I looked around on-line, and found that many, many people complain about this. One person had a brilliant idea which ended up working for me: jam a toothpick in between the camera button and the phone casing, and break the tip off. Yes, that disables the camera button, but since I don't use it that often, it was worth it to turn off the camera noise.After almost two years of use, the screen finally went blank (another reason for the two stars), and as the phone is no longer under warranty, it's time to move onto a different phone.Pros:pricereceptionvoice qualitybluetooth connectivityCons:camera buttoncamera connectivitycamera noisedurability",1
"Bad phone, good features

So I had this one for almost a year now... within that year i've replace it twice! i hate the fact that the screen blanks out all the time. Good thing i had warranty on it or else i wouldn't get it for a second time. I'm mad because right not as we speak the screen is broken once again! for the second time! i love the fact that the phone has sooo many great features, and it works great but when it's dropped or turned off the screen will blank out. I still have my warranty for another month but i'm not willing to replace this phone for the 3rd time.. it's a waste of time! so if u need a good phone that will last more than a year then don't get this phone it will be a waste of your time!",1
"Bad phone - Good features (except PTT)

I got this phone about a year ago. Not many reviews at that time - but most were good. I got it because it had many of the features that I wanted (camera, quad band, calendar, internet capability). The phone features work well (calendar, alarms, address book, games) thus the 2 stars. The reception has been lousey most of the time. I almost always have difficulty hearing people when they call. If cingular/att has 'the fewest dropped calls' - I hate to think about how many dropped calls with other companies & phones. The phone started freezing up a lot over the last 3-6 monthes. I can barely get service at my home and I am assured that there are two towers nearby. (I never had these problems with US Cellular) I was getting signal at work - but now my phone shows 5 bars and I am only getting every other word (and vice versa). The bars seem to fluctuate rapidly even when standing or sitting still. I just got a new 'sim' card - but that does not seem to make a difference. Same problem with the PTT button that others have. Very dissapointed with Sony and with ATT/Cingular. Maybe all of us with bad phones need to get together!",1
"in case of emergency, hope there's a payphone nearby

The phone's basic features are decent, but my big problem with this phone is when it randomly says ""searching"" at the top which means you can't call or be called. (aka no 911 if you ever needed it). The screen quality distorts in some ways. The phone freezes up occassionally and if you're lucky the phone will turn back on on the first time after you push the on/off button. Too bad this phone is new enough that I am stuck with it unless I want to pay an overpriced amount for a dif one, but it's also old enough that I can't return it.-----Edit: I had to buy a new phone because this phone stopped working altogether: 1. Everytime I opened the phone, the screen was completely blank...you couldn't see what you're typing and you couldn't know who was calling. 2. It would turn off by itselfP.S Cingular admits there is a hardware problem with this phone, but if it's out of warranty, you can either pay $200 for a new phone til you can upgrade or you can buy an at&t; go phone, which is what I did. Why should I have to buy another phone when the problem had nothing to do with me...They need to learn to make a phone that will work for 2 years(is that too much to ask?) or warranty it for the whole contract period.",0
"Love the phone!

I am extremely happy with this phone and I would highly recommend it. I have not had any of the problems that have been listed by other reviewers. I love all the features, especially the different light display rings available. The only complaint I have is the PTT button is in a terrible place, but, once you get used to it, you don't hit it quite as often.",4
"Awesome product!

I bought this sony ericsson phone in July, it is simply amazing. It has everything you need, camera, not the best but very good, text messaging, multimedia messaging, it also has awesome light effects. The color-screen is great too. The menu is also very good. i love the games, and different options. The address book is cool, there is picture id, and personal ringtones. I really adore the music player, speakerphone, and the sound recording. If you want a great phone that is sleek, and sophisticated buy this!I really enjoy it! I bet you will too! BUY THIS IT IS THE BEST PHONE",4
"I love this phone

I love this phone. I love everything about it!!It is cool looking, the way it lights up when it rings, the camera, video, bluetooth, sound, speaker phone, texting options.I have had........MANY......phones and this one is theBEST for me that I have had so far..I would highly recommend it...",4
"great phone, like it very much

having sony z525a for over a week, here is my feedback !1. sound quality is great on both end (incoming and receiving!)2. haven't have signal issue by far (by cingular service)3. work with motorola h500 BT headset, I saw many other reviews complain voice dail not working using BT headset with sony cell phone, I can receive call, make call and voice dail using h500 no problem !4. No screen freeze or other issues !5. PTT button not a concern, since I have this phone for prepaid plan and not a heavy cell phone user !Love it both style and quality on this phone !",3
"pretty good

this phone is ok. when i got it i thought i was getting the Z520a. but this phone comes with stuff mac users know; like a garage band type thing also stuff like iMovie and photoshop. it dosn't have a lot of memory. if u want a bunch of memory get W300i also made by ericson. cingular works great & the loop antaina gets graet reption.",3
"Do Not Purchase For Use With Your Car's Handsfree

I purchased this phone for use in my 2006 Acura TL and its Bluetooth handsfree system. Unfortunatly, the phone is ""Quirky"" as the customer support person said. I say it does not work.The Sony represenative I talked with said the phone does not work well with Acura, BMW, Jeep, or Audi handsfree systems. In my car that meens it works fine for incoming calls using the hands free system - but it is unable to call out. All in all a major disapointment. I would avoid this phone if you would like to use it in this way.",1
"This phone is a piece!

Outside screen quit working in 2 days...Phone too lightweight, slips easily out of your hand...Crazy loop ant. keeps phone from lying flat, slides easily on surfaces...The sound quality, (which you think would be great because it's a Sony), is horrible. If you can't hear your caller and turn up the volume, the sound is SO loud that you have to hold the phone away from your ear to keep from becoming hearing impared!The worst of all is the awful camera button on the left outside of phone: I've pushed that stupid button more times than I have actually WANTED to take a picture.I'm going back to a Moto.",0
"PTT button is annoying - phone died after getting a bit wet

The push to talk button is wrongly placed.I end up clicking it at least a couple of times a day and end up cancelling the ""Do you wish to initialize PTT?"" popup.Also the display part of the clam shell seems a bit fragile, shakes a bit unless you open it all the way to the end. I ordered it online at another site without trying it at a store. You might want to check one out personally before ordering it.Also the speaker adds a whole lotta noise to the conversation. Am plng to add a blue tooth headset to get over the speaker phone noise.--------------------------------------------------------------------------the phone is very flimsy...i have had instances where my nokia phones got wet inthe rains and worked perfectly fine. My friend even dropped his in a puddle and it started working after it dried up. This one just died on me. Very flimsy!",1
"Going back to my Motorola V330

I owned a V330 before this phone with T-Mobile as my carrier and have found that after using this phone that I am going to switch back to it due to the following:1) Need to move the location of the PTT button. Every time I picked up the phone, I accidentally pushed the PTT button, it would ask if I wanted to use the feature and that it would cost because I wasn't signed up for it. This meant I had to open the phone to turn off the PTT which was very annoying.2) The outside display is too small and basically useless. I depend on the outside display on a clam shell type phone a lot as it is sometimes not feasible to open up the phone (like when in a meeting). I like to be able to see how much battery life I have left, if I have a message, signal strength, etc. On the Sony Ericsson, you need a magnifying glass to read anything on it.3) Display turns off too quickly. I couldn't find anything in the instruction manual that would lengthen the amount of time the display was visible on the inside display. So I constantly had to push the button to keep the display on if I was playing a game or trying to look for a phone number in the phone book.4) Sound clarity is lacking. I was using the phone while outside at work and found that the clarity of the call was full of static. I had to keep asking the person to repeat their conversation which was frustrating. I didn't seem to have this problem when using the V330.5) Some controls in sub-directories of phone - not convenient. I found that if I wanted to turn on the vibrating feature, I had to go to the menu and then to profile and then tab over to call features to change to the vibrating feature or volume of the ringer. The V330 had the buttons on the outside of the phone that you can do this with.The only good thing about this phone was I like the jungle ringer sound that came with the phone. It made me laugh the first time I heard it and I figure if I want that type of ring tone, I can just go onto the web and search for it as I am sure someone has it available to purchase and download.So basically I am returning the phone back to Cingular and going back to my V330 and T-Mobile until either T-Mobile comes out with more phones or I find a phone that I like with another carrier.",1
"This phone is ok, with a couple of things that really annoy me.

First, this phone was not a choice of mine. It's my work phone and I had no choice other than to take Cingular, plus our company only allows us to choose 'free' phones.So having said all of that, this phone is ok. I don't care for GSM, but the call quality so far is good. No dropped calls since I got the phone approx 3 weeks ago.Ok, so onto my annoyances. The PTT button on the side is WAY too easy to push. Even if you have that key 'locked' and don't subscribe to PTT service, if you hit the button (if you carry this phone in a coat pocket for instance, you always hit this button), you get a message asking if you want to activate PTT and that charges will apply. Not the end of the world, but it's annoying and I don't like daily annoyances for stuff like this. I did however solve this issue on my own. You can take button off with relative ease. On the underside of this button, in the middle, is a little 'boob' that makes contact with the actual button inside the phone. all you need to do is take the 'boob' off using a nail clipper etc and put the button back on the phone. Now, you can push the PTT button all day long and it makes no contact with the real button inside the phone.The second annoyance, which I can't fix with a nail clipper, is the lack of reminder sounds for missed calls or text messages. You wouldn't think this would be a big deal either, but when you've been somewhere noisy or have left the phone in a another room, you have to keep checking the phone to see if any calls were missed or if you have a text message sitting there. They (Sony Ericsson) could have spent less time on the fancy lights that ring the bottom of the phone and put some handy reminder sounds available.",2
"Decent phone, when it stays on

I'm admittedly a ""Sony-[...]"" so this is painful to write. All of my friends in the cell phone business warned me about purchasing Sony Ericssons because they are notoriously faulty and forever being returned at their stores. After using a S-E T637 for 2 years and having no problems, I thought it was user error causing the returns, but I was wrong.I'm basically happy with this phone, don't get me wrong. The camera is fine for quick shots, the rings are loud and clear, and its fun with blinking lights and changeable faceplates... Almost making me nostalgic for the old school Nokias. I get most of my calls, and only drop them on occasion. I get service where I didn't used to with my last Cingular S-E phone, there are fun features in the phone and the wireless functions work well. It does NOT do bluetooth AutoSync with my Mac G5 like my T637 did though, which was annoying to deal with.Heres the big but! - the dang thing turns it's self off when I open or close it! Granted, this only happens once and a while, but it's often enough that I'll have my phone in my pocket for an entire day at work only to realize it has been off the whole time and I have lots of voicemails and missed calls waiting! I have read about this from many other people, so it must be an engineering or QC problem.Other then the turning off, which is a pretty big problem, I like the phone. It has good features, is light and compact, loud, keeps decent calls and service and looks nice (especially with a clear battery cover) with the 'spoiler antenna.' However, I would not buy another one. In fact, I don't think I'll buy another Sony Ericsson phone until they work on their quality control. Sony makes the best A/V stuff, but their phones are crappy.",1
"user matters

I've had this phone for two months. No problems. The ear speaker must be located differently than my last sony ericsson because I find myself moving the phone to get better sound. But once i find it, the sound is fine. Sounds like all the other phones we have in our family. Most of which are Nokias. I do not have the bluetooth headset. I have not found the 525a holster. Only the 520a holster and don't know if it will fit. So, I carry it in my pocket or purse. Camera is fine. Rings are ok, not a great selection, but you can record anything, including the name of the person calling --waved with their number in the address book. The ring is loud. I can hear it ringing all over the house. When the time came to renew my cell contract, I bought this phone because my old sony still worked after six years and I hope the longevity of the new one is equal. Not a perfect phone because I wish it had an FM radio feature like the similar Nokia. And I'm not happy that the old charger does not fit this Sony. I've got THREE of those and now only ONE that I can use.",3
"Pretty Good phone

I have had 1 nokia, 1 qualcomm, 3 motorola phones and a couple of others I can't remember. Of them all, I like this one the best. My last phone was a V330 but I changed carriers for work because my boss wanted PTT. I find PTT very annoying but....Anyway, I found voice quallity to be better on my v330 and the speakerphone quality to be a lot better on the v330. Overall, I like the features of this phone better.I use a third party software program to interface with the phone to transfer ring tones and multiple addresses. I tried the OEM software (not included) and didn't like it. I also don't like that I cannot get my phone to connect to my laptop via bluetooth. It can see it but can't talk to it. I had to buy the data cable. I could have tried longer to get it to work but I decided the data cable was much cheaper than my time.The outside display isn't very useful. The clock is barely legible. What I liked about the v330 outside display was being able to see signal strength all the time. You can't do that on this one with it in power saver mode.The call log is nice and long. I really like the little headset icom that shows the bluetooth headset is linked. I use a motorola h820 and get voice quality.Overall I just like it.",3
"Display died

I've just finished calling AT&T yet again to say the display died on my phone. I had the first one for a few months before it happened. They replaced it. The second phone lasted only a couple of months before the same thing happened. I'm dead in the water without the display. I can't call anyone unless I know their number, can't see if I've missed a call or have a message, can't see if my battery needs charging. They won't give me a different model. And if I want a replacement in less than 5 business days, I have to pay $12 for shipping. I am a very unsatisfied customer and will ditch this phone as soon as I'm eligible for an upgrade.",0
"PTT button almost ruins entire product

I've never had any problems with the call quality (dropping calls, bad reception, etc) that other users report. In fact, it's fairly good as a phone.But the Push To Talk button sticking way out of the side of the device, right on the corner where your fingers naturally want to rest, is the MOST ANNOYING UI MISTAKE I CAN POSSIBLY IMAGINE. You can't pick up/open/hold the thing without tapping that button, and having to cancel the scary message ""Push to talk charges will apply. Continue?"" Which, by the way, blocks all other interaction (including reading the time, or caller id) until you respond to it. Even slipping the phone in your pocket triggers the button, and there's no way to disable it. I like one of the other user's suggestion of prying it off.Other than that, I would have no complaints.Pros:- Good reception and call quality- Comfy buttons if you're a heavy text messager (avoid Texter's Thumb!)- Solid feel and mid-range size and weight- Clear display- Kind of pretty (mmm, blue...)Cons:- PTT button! Boo! Bad designers, no biscuit! (who uses PTT so often it needs an external button anyway?)- Menu interface is not intuitive and often inconsistent",2
"Defective phone?

I got this phone in April of this year with the recommendation that it had superior reception. Well, wrong. It gets tenuous reception at best. What my real problem with this model is that it is just plain defective! I went through 4 separate phone with 4 separate problems. I finally petitioned cingular for a different phone. Other than that I was happy with the ease of use (I'm no techie) apperance.",2
"I've had other phones - this is the BEST!!!!

I've had this phone for about 4 weeks now.I had the z520a and I LOVED that phone. It never worked right and went downhill but i continued to use it despite all the major problems I had with it because I loved all the features.So the new z525a came out and it was free with my upgrade so i got it. The graphic quality is better and they fixed some things that used to annoy me with the z520a (like the external screen blending in with its background)Everyone complains about the PTT button on the side - i always accidentally push it but it doesn't do anything except bring up a box that asks if you want to initialize and if you don't click no - it doesn't do anything if the phone's closed. It's better than having the camera button there and have 20 black pictures - which never really bothered me all that much either.The only thing that I was dissappointed with were the ""frames"". In the camera, you can use ""frames"" and take a picture and there's not as many frames - the hippy one is missing and i loved that one! It's not a big deal, but when i'm just hanging out with friends and stuff I'll mess around and take pictures. -SO OBVIOUSLY since that is my only complaint, you know i love this phone!My favorite things about this phone:Recording my own ringtones. You can record anything and use it as a ringtone, so I just record my favorite part of a song instead of buying a ringtone that might not have my favorite part of the song in it.Size. I hate other phones because they're always so bulky. This is nice and small.Light effects. I love the way it lights up and you can set a different light to different people. I always let people choose their own light effects!!!Infrared. I beam pictures and movies from my phone to my palm pilot and then I can view them on my computer. I also send pictures to my phone to use as wallpaper.Camera. The picture/video quality isn't perfect but it's good enough for me. I've made videos and posted them on YouTube and they look good. I've also had the pictures printed as regular size pictures and they were a little grainy but not as bad as i thought they would have turned out.Picture ID. The pictures pop up on the OUTSIDE of the phone. I love that - most phones, even with external screens, don't have that feature.Overall, this is the only phone I want and fits my needs 100%. I have had other phones in the past and came back to the z520a. I didn't even want the z525a, i just wanted the z520a but since it was free and it was practically the same I got it and I don't regret it.One thing I have noticed is that the battery doesn't last as long as the z520a. But I charge my phone every night so that's not a problem, i just noticed it goes down faster.",4
"Avoid !

Two of my friends had this phone. In both cases the phone died in the same fashion after 15 and 19 months. The screen went blank/ white and nothing could fix it. If you do a web search on Z520 blank screen, you can find that a good chucnk of these phone have this problem!Good luck!",1
"DO NOT BUY!! BUYER BEWARE!

This phone is one of THE WORST phones I've ever had, and that is saying a lot since I mostly get hand-me-down phones, but this one I got new. For the first 2 months it was good, and the features were nice, but after 2 months, it started to turn off for no good reason, and the PPT button would get extremely annoying. I hate the fact that the hinge is not spring loaded, and you have to open it all the way until it clicks which is annoying too.I have trouble getting service on this phone more than I've had in the past. I also hate the back and clear buttons instead of call and end. It gets confusing, and is very frustrating.In vibrate mode, the phone is HORRIBLE! You can barely feel it, and after using it a while like texting back and forth with someone, sometimes it doesn't vibrate at all, or is so weak you don't notice it.Overall, this a horrible phone, even for the money. My old phones all broke, but they lasted A LOT longer than this one ever will. I am very disappointed in this phone and Sony Ericsson. I will never buy another one of their phones, and when I inquired about sending it out to get fixed, they expected me to be without a phone for 4-6 weeks while it was sent out to be repaired. Do not purchase because it will not hold to up, even for me (and I consider myself to be a VERY light user, and I'm always VERY careful with my phones because they are so expensive). NOT WORTH THE MONEY EVEN IF IT IS FREE!!!!",0
"This phone is garbage.

The problems with this phone have been well-documented on here already. I'm just chiming in to say I agree 100% with the customers that are regretting their choice. And I too have friends that have been burned by this phone. Save yourself some major headaches and don't even think about buying this.",0
"I wanted to love it...

I really wanted to love this phone. It has a broad feature-set and is fun to use - when it works. Unfortunately, it doesn't ""work"" for long! My neighbor, my husband, and I all got this phone at the same time. Our neighbor's screen died about 2 weeks after we got the phones. My husband's screen died less than a week before the end of the one-year warranty. Fortunately they replaced it, but the replacement phone is only covered for 90 days. (I hope it doesn't break!) Now MY phone's screen has died. I can pay a minimum of $167 to get a replacement phone or ""deal with it""- ""Sorry, there's nothing we can do."" We've heard that a few times throughout all this!All three of us experienced a large number of dropped calls while using this phone - all while watching the infamous commercials of Cingular (now AT&T;) being the network of fewest dropped calls. I dropped calls at least 90% of the time! Or more! No kidding!!! It was horrible. I blamed AT&T; until I talked to others and looked online. Apparently, it might just be the fault of this phone.Bottom line: If you are signing up for a new 2-year contract with AT&T;, don't choose this phone! It won't last that long. Again, I know of 4 used by me and my friends, and 3 didn't last one year. The 4th died one week after the end of the warranty. I've researched further, and this problem is not exclusive to us - it is quite common actually! If I had known then what I know now, I would not have purchased/choosen this phone.",1
"Decent phone with a few complaints

First the good:The clarity is good, reception is good (I can hear fine and the other person hears okay), and the feature set is great (I've even used the stopwatch once or twice to time reactions in chem lab). Like most cell phones, the phone is sturdy, I've dropped it a number of times and still works fine.Now the bad:I would agree with several other reviewers who complained that their phone turns off randomly; mine does as well occasionally.My biggest grievance with this phone is that there is too many alerts and everything requires too many button presses!For example: I'll be playing Tetris and I'll pause and minimize the game to send a message. Then, every time I do anything after that - place a call, send a message, anytime I even open the phone - a message pops up:""Tetris is running""; I have to hit okay.Then only two options: ""Maximize"" or ""Stop""Well, neither! I want the game minimized! So, I hold down the back button until it goes away.Then another alert:""Tetris - Exit appliation?"" I hit NO!So, just to do anything, that's a long series of buttons!It's cool that I can minimize a java program in a middle of a game. It's NOT cool that it tries to force it's way back open! I want to minimize something until I'm ready to open it back up again. The phone should do what I want it to, not the other way around.This theme of ""button overburdening"" carries over throughout all areas of the phone. To add a second recipient to a message takes a series of five buttons, not counting scrolling to the name. To delete a recipient takes another 5. Just to switch between text and numerical typing takes holding down the # button followed by a series of 4 button presses!Also, the email will randomly pop up to ask if you want to check email. The email functionality of this phone is great, when I want to use it. I don't like getting random pop-ups that force me to accidentally click okay and something happens when I was in the middle of something else.All of these things can be very annoying when you're just trying to send a quick message or place a quick call.Summary:I like the phone and I like the feature set. However, the execution of the feature set is not well thought-out. The functionality of some of the ""features"" of the phone was poorly implemented, clumsy, and at times annoying and frustrating to use.I would give the phone 4 stars if it weren't for these inconveniences of the phone that could probably be fixed by a firmware update.",2
"Would be nice if it didn't break all the time

I got this phone less than a year ago and I've had to replace it 4 times, my brother had the same phone and has had to replace it once as well. The problem? The screen whites out-FOR NO REASON. In fact, it's busted right now and it went out exactly one month after I replaced the previous phone. It was not dropped once, touched not a spot of liquid. I even bought a sturdy case to keep it safe-and it still went out! I've gone online and it seems this is a big problem with this model. If you've had the phone for less than a year, the warrenty department will send you out a ""refurbished"" model which you swap out with your old phone. But once the year is up, then what? We pay for insurance on the phone but we have been told by the company that the insurance doesn't cover this problem. So then what?IF this phone works, it's nice. Nice clamshell design, cool features, very easy to use. I just wish it would actually work. I sent out for another replacement (this would be number 4 for me since February-about 8 months ago). When the new phone breaks (which it will) I'm going to insist they upgrade my phone. Sony messed up with this one.",1
"Misses the mark on basic functionality

I've had this phone for over a year, and I would echo the complaints of many other reviewers.- the phone seems to lose power about once a day for anywhere between 15-90 seconds. this isn't really that annoying, unless you miss an important call or are trying to make a call at that time.- sometimes after one of these power downs, the phone no longer receives calls. (Callers go straight to voicemail). This is really, really annoying. It's as if you don't have a phone, but think that you do. No way for people to get in touch with you. It's not until you try to use the phone (to call out) that you realize the phone needs to be power cycled. Often this involves, powering down the device and removing the battery briefly, then powering back up.- bluetooth headset woes. I got a motorola bluetooth headset that seems to work well with the phone as long as I don't power down either device. Unfortunately, I have to power down the headset to charge it, and it's about a 50/50 chance that the phone and headset will recognize each other when I restart the headset. I've tried other headsets with the Z525a, and had similar hit or miss on power up.- Many of the reviewers complain about the position of the PTT (push to talk) button. On my phone, this button activates the camera phone feature. It's a design disaster. A must study for anyone interested in the ""worst sins"" of industrial design. About 3 times a week I reach for my phone to see that I've taken anywhere between 1-5 photos of the inside of my pocket. At least it's not calling anyone.The worst part about owning the phone is when other Z525a owners see it, and say ""that phone sucks, huh? I hate the way it turns off."" We deserve better. Like a phone that does the basics well.",1
"Nice styling, but flawed interface

I bought this phone after having another Sony-Ericsson for a couple years. I liked their UI, and decided to stick with them. I've had the phone for about 3 months now.While I liked the phone initially, my view of it slowly changed. The biggest problem I have is with the interface to bluetooth headsets. Both I and my girlfriend have found that thet sound will often go out after being disconnected while using a bt headset. Subsequent calls won't go through, and you won't hear the ring when people ring you back. Another annoying aspect of using a headset is that it is, by default, associated with a specific profile. So, when you make or answer a call using the headset, it will switch profiles. It will also often ask if you want to switch and take the call on the handset after I've already answered using the headset.The most frewquent annoyances, I find, are associated with the keys on the outside of the phone. The 'PTT' button is easy to hit accidentally. This problematic placement of the PTT button may be Cingular-specific, however, and not inherent to the phone. The up- and down-volume buttons on the outside are also easy to hit accidentally while opening the phone, which often results in sending the caller to voicemail inadvertently.I also find (and this is something I have seen with my previous S-E phone as well) that it takes a long time to reconnect to the network after being switched on. It takes an even longer amount of time to show your call list after switch-on.Lastly, I have not found that the phone has particularly great reception. Despite the external antenna, the reception is no better than the Samsung with an internal antenna that my girlfriend used to use.Overall, I found this phone to be quite disappointing, and I wouldn't recommend anyone buy it.",1
"Don't buy this phone

We upgraded our family plan with 4 of these phones. Three of them are already having problems after only 7 months. One phone is corroded from moisture getting inside the charging area so it won't charge reliably. The phone was never near water. The repair person said sweat or extra humid conditions could have caused this issue. Two of the phones turn off without any reason. This makes it hard to receive calls. One of the phones locks up and won't function until the battery is removed and the phone is reset. I just hope we make it to our two-year deadline before we have to invest in phones again. Very dissappointed.",0
"Horrible refurbished-like phone

Pros: nice user interface, highly customizable.Cons: horribly cheap outside design; when the phone is closed, you can see how poorly the flip is aligned; when you open the flip, you always have to wait about one or two seconds until the phone turns itself on; every time you speak on the phone, the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button gets pressed due to the way one is likely to hold the phone.This is one of the worst GSM phones that I've ever seen. When will Cingular start selling proper Sony Ericsson phones like K800i, W800i, W810i or W950i?",0
"Works as expected, no problems, no heat issues, good product!

Works as expected, no problems, no heat issues, good product!",4
"Works, but cheap

They work well for a SHORT Time .... buy more than 1 as they do not last.",1
"Poor quality

This product broke within a few weeks of receiving it. The seller was quick to replace it - very good customer service. However, the replacement product was no better than the first. The product itself, in my opinion, is of poor quality. Don't waste your money.",0
"Cingular is deceptive!

My review is on Cingular. I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used. THEY LIE. THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area. If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular. Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.I see others have experienced deception from Cingular too.",0
"Cingular Presents False Advertising

I tried to order the 7280 Blackberry(Cingular) 3 times. Twice for myself and once for my wife(I know she has good credit). Each time I was told the order was cancelled for additional credit information. Upon contacting Cingular I was told that a $49 deposit was required and Amazon could not collect the deposit; therefore the order couldn't be completed. From what I can figure out, Cingular has no intention of honoring this offer. So, give it a shot; but as for me(a ex-longtime Cingular customer) I'd look for other options. My new order for the 7280 Blackberry thru another carrier will arrive this week.",0
"Warning - 62650 is discriminated by Amazon!

Unfortunately for the people of Jacksonville, IL 62650 can not order Blackberry 7280 Cingular from Amazon. When I check with availability zip code. It says ""Sorry! This product is not available for Jacksonville, IL"". However, Blackberry 7280 Cingular is working excellent in Jacksonville, IL 62650. Amazon's discrimination toward people of zip code 62650. Anyway, I sought other business to ordered Blackberry 7280 and I loves it.",0
"Can't keep a charge

The batteries that are packaged in this combo will not keep a charge. I received mine with a 65% charge, and immediately placed the phone on the provided charger. It charged to 100%, but upon disconnection, the battery immediately went to 85% and discharged approximately 3% per minute. I contacted Eforcity with this information, and they sent a replacement battery, but this one also discharged within a few minutes. They were nice enough to refund my money fairly quickly, but if you really need a battery, don't purchase these or any batteries linked to Eforcity. I give it a ONE STAR because i can't give it a NO STAR rating.",0
"Item didn't work

The item did not work, emailed customer service, who only work Mon - Fri 9 - 5 PT. This is weird for an online business!!!After some silly questions from customer service, they asked me to call them (during business hours). The person I talked to was not respectful, he actually laughed at me and treated me as if I am stupid.In there ""efforts"" to fix the problem, they sent me another package (without requesting me to send the original one back). The second package did not work either.The second call to customer service was better. They gave me a full refund without requesting the packages.",0
"HTC combo

Recieved the combo kit for HTC 8125 it was fine but phone would not take a charge-not the kits problem but poor design in the phone. On time and price was good",4
"3 Pieces Value Combo Of HTC CINGULAR 8125

Great price and fast shipping. Battery is within 90% of original for length of time between recharge. Home charger is FAST, It says it will shutoff automatically but I don't trust it enough to leave it unsupervised (quite a bit of heat on Battery). The car charger would not insert without excessive pressure and then quit working within a week. I mainly ordered for the Battery so I am pleased.",3
"Works great!

It works like a charm. The battery works like a charm and the chargers work beautifully. I bought the MDA at ebay and I was given the wrong charger, so I ordered one here and saw a good deal (plus an extra battery as a backup). It was work the wait and I'm a happy customer.",4
"Works well, convenient

Picked this up to keep my PDA charged and found with the second USB port I can also charge my iPod. It works well in the car and also in my hotel using the wall plug.",3
"cell phone case

This Motorola MOTORAZR Razr V3xx Snap-On Magenta Brushed Aluminum Crystal Case was an excellent case. Wondering if you make one for the Nokia c-3, I would surely purchase it. Razr phone conked out on me 3 years ago. :(",4
"So far so durable

I had previously purchased a MyBat brand case which I liked but it did not last. This case is much sturdier without any more bulk. The plasic tabs that hold the case on are just a little longer which seems to make all the difference. Great case at an excellent price. I would recommend it. I would like to see the screen protectors included which is why I did not give it a 5 star.Note: The other brand did not include them either but I would suggest that they are worth purchasing.",3
"Best 3g Phone AT&T has to offer

The first thing you should do when you get this phone is change the packet data from ""when available"" to ""when needed"".This is done by going to settings-->config-->connection-->packet dataThis will solve the battery complaints posted by others. I can get ~2.5 days on a single charge.I have had 3 long weeks to use and abuse the features of this phone.Size wise: If you have a problem putting this phone in your pocket, get some looser fitting pants. People are probably seeing more than your phone bulging if this is the case.Buttons: The whole keypad is spacious including the D-pad. I have large hands and find the tactility of the buttons to be high and are very easy for texting. The keypad buttons even tilt a little and make it easy to slide your hand around during fast texting/e-mailing.Camera: Not a strong point. In some situations there is a green tint to the photos. The camera works best outside in sunlight and will produce pictures acceptable for a 5x7 with no green tint.Operating system: Strong point of this phone big time. The Symbian S60 OS is the most customizable OS I have ever seen. Honestly, if there is something you want to customize you can probably do it. It may take a few days to get used to Symbian S60 but after that you won't look back. The availability of 3rd party programs is endless. I recommend Smart2go & Handy Alarm. Don't tell AT&T; but this is actually a smartphone and has all the PIM features you need. Syncs with Outlook much easier/faster than Activesync and Windows mobile. It is also very easy to setup your e-mail accounts on the phone.Media features: A pop-port to 3.5 or 2.5mm headphone jack is available online for $5-8, or Nokia's version for a bit more. It is worth the investment because the media player + a 2gb MicroSD has replaced my iPod nano. AT&T; left Nokia's Music player on the phone and it is the best phone media player I have ever used. The built in speakers are loud, I mean insanely loud. I can turn it to 11 and it will drown out the TV and hurt my ears from 5 feet away. Once adjusting the EQ the sound quality improves. They are slighty tinny but not as bad as you expect.Screens: Both screens are amazing. The inside screen is very crisp and does not wash out in direct sunlight. The outside is very functional and often times allows me to not flip open the phone for a lot of features.Web: Use Nokia's web browser and not the Media Net one. It is a full feature browser and displays webpages just like a computer. It does not go to the mobile phone web but the actual web. Very amazing and far superior to Mobile IE.Call Quality: Very clear and have yet to drop a call. I found myself calling people just to hear the call quality the first few days. I couldn't believe the clarity. Speakerphone is very loud via those little speakers on the back.I would recommend this phone for anyone looking for a phone with some PDA functionality. The multimedia features just add to the functionality of the Symbian OS.Every phone has its flaws and I find this phone to possess very few after fixing the battery issue and customizing it a bit.",4
"I'm totally satisfied

I'll start off by saying that I am NOT a phone junkie. I normally just pick up whatever phone is free when I renew my service contract. There was a fantastic deal on this phone and it offered so much that I decided to put in a couple of bucks to pick it up.I use the phone as a phone - rarely use the internet and had no interest in using it as an MP3 player. That said, I have uploaded a number of MP3s to this phone to use as ring tones and was surprised by how great they sounded. The speakers are loud and the songs sound great.The call quality is amazing - best on any mobile phone I've ever used or owned. When calls come in, it does a great job of minimizing background noise (I was in a very loud environment and my husband called me - he commented on how clear my call was and that he couldn't even hear the background noise.)I love how easy it is to manage minor tasks without flipping the phone open. The screen is stunning, the menus are quick and responsive. I charge the phone every 2 or 3 days (again, I'm not using the internet, camera, mp3 player or games very frequently, but I do use them on occasion.) I lock the keypad and have not had issues with anything starting up and running on its own yet. While I appreciate blue tooth technology, I'm happy that this phone also has the option for a port for a Nokia wire headset so there are even fewer worries about draining batteries. I do sync my phone up with Outlook - this phone seems to sync much better than any other phone I have previously owned.Overall, I'm very satisfied with this phone and I would recommend it to others who are looking for a phone that happens to have some other cool features.",3
"N75 -- Unfulfilled Potential

I really had high hopes for this phone, but was ultimately disappointed. I have been a loyal Nokia guy for years and looked forward to my first smartphone. More than that I wanted a combo phone/music player and the N75 seemed to fit the bill. I was skeptical about going from candy bar to flip phone, but I figured so long as I could voice dial (you can) and answer (you can't) without opening the phone, that would be fine.But, in the end, this phone failed because of shortcomings of the music player implementation and poor battery life. Sadly, I will be looking for another phone.DESIGN:Pros:+ Gorgeous displays in and out.+ Outside display seems to have all the right info (especially when using the music player).+ Great number keypad with large keys and excellent tactile feel.Cons:+ Navigation keys are too flat. I often hit the wrong key sending myself off to distant parts of the OS or canceling out in the middle of a task. After a while I got this down and this complaint faded.+ Battery cover held in place by hair trigger release. Cover often came off when I pulled the phone from my pocketMENUS and O/S:Pros:+ Symbian 60 OS opens up a world of possibilities - more than I had a chance to really sample.+ Highly customizable menus enabled through obtuse menu trees.Cons:+ Power hungry OS.PHONE:Pro's:+ Great call quality, great speaker phone, both with plenty of volume.+ Can make calls with the cover closed using voice dialing.Cons:+ Can't answer the phone with the cover closed - soft keys are available to silence or decline the call, but not to answer on speakerphone. What a shame because I can do this on my wife's Nokia 6126 and this makes a flip phone much more convenient.+ Easily paired up with bluetooth headset (but NOT stereo bluetooth)CAMERA:Pros:+ Take pictures with phone open or closed, includes a flash. Serviceable image management on the phone (delete, view, etc)Cons:+ Shutteer laaaag, mediocre image quality for 2 mp camera.MUSIC PLAYER:Pros:+ Really nice music player app with great controls.+ Sounds pretty good on phone's little speakers.+ Controls on outside cover are great.+ Includes an equalizer.Cons (the dealbreakers for me):+ NO STEREO BLUETOOTH - I know that this advertised on the web site, but it is a misprint as confirmed by calls to Cingular and Nokia. Nokia says the required A2DP profile will be available in a firmware update, but they won't tell you when.+ No 3.5 mm headset jack. You have to deal with Nokia's proprietary POP port, which takes up 1/3 of the left side of the phone and requires an adapter to work a 3.5mm headset. The POP cord/adapter is difficult to insert correctly and is aptly named POP port because of how easily it pops out -- I have lots of Nokia experience here.+ Nokia Music Manager 2.0 PC software for transferring music crashed often in XP and did not recognize memory on my phone (tried two different brands of sd cards) Thankfully the included Windows Media Player driver worked well and transfers went smoothly with both cards.BATTERY LIFE: (more dealbreakers)Very poor; phone gobbles power like a Hummer towing a tank. Combo of small battery and hungry O/S and displays kills batteries fast. I really couldn't get more than 1 hrs of talk time a day out of this, and that's without a bluetooth headset. Yes, I followed all the web advice about setting data to ""as needed"" setting. If you really want to use this as a smart phone: email, web, PIM and phone, then you better carry spare batteries.",2
"My Two Cents Worth

I had the N75 about two weeks and here is my report:o I find the loose-fitting lid an irritant. Maybe other(')s don't.o Mine doesn't make any funny internal sounds.o Mine doesn't get hot.o Mine doesn't drop calls.o No stero bluetooth.o Mine seems to do a good job of voice recognition.o It bluetooths to my Moto H500 quickly, and the voice recognition worksfine there also.o The surface does soak up finger prints.o The display screens are spectacular.o I like the large buttons on the key pad.o Large screen, large buttons = large phone, I guess.o The battery goes flat pretty fast (one day), but I'm constantlyplaying with the phone. Maybe when the newness wears off, It'lldo better.o The pop-port is a pain; also, they should have put it on the topor bottom.o Transferring pictures, music and application using the pop-portis a breeze. It's quicker than screwing with the microSD.o Speaker are loud enough.o Being able to load different application is neat.o The pictures seem plenty sharp for a 2 Mega-pixel. If you blow themup, they become pixelated (see submitted pictures).o I'm going to keep it and hope for a battery solution, or learn tolive with it.",3
"Ehh...

I ordered this phone a month back and just received it a few days ago.I bought it mainly for the 3G connection and the fact that it's an Nseries phone.I came from a Nokia 6230 which is a fairly small candy bar style phone so going to a bigger flip phone like the N75 is a big step.I did use a 6102i or whichever free phone cingy had at the time and my gripes are basically compared to those two phones.HATE:- Sim card access. I don't know if there's another way to do this but once you insert that SIM card, you have to have a child take it out. Almost impossible for me to grab and pull out.- Speakerphone is really low and almost inaudible even with the volume cranked up- Vibrate on the phone is really... mild. If it's in your pocket, you probably won't feel it. Especially if you're on the train, for example.- Long boot up compared to the two non Symbian phones I had.- very annoying pop port .. i didn't think it would be an issue but if you have to hold the phone with two hands to insert your headset... annoying.- no emoticons on txt messages??!!- to reply to a txt you have to hit options->reply->via txt msg. Why can't i just hit reply and go straight to the txt box?- zoom on phone takes f o r e v e r.- where is the STOPWATCH and COUNTDOWN TIMER?!- fingerprints/face prints get xfrd to phone easily- my battery life : internet use only on/off = 4-6 hours with 2 10min calls and 6hours standby; MobiRadio on speaker, continuous = 1.5hours; mixed internet, mobiradio, regular radio, phone calls, text messaging, tinkering with phone= 6 hours or so. All hours est from full charge to when the batt just dies. Includes intermittent standbys and where I just look through the phone.The charger is now tethered to my hip.Like:- really soft and big keys- ability to move around the files/ folders- Nice big screen- Video (choppy and pixelated but it will do)will con't as the months pass.....**UPDATE:-battery life has improved significantly. I still use it 13hrs a day but I now charge just once a day. And i use it more.-I also bought this primarily as an MP3 player and I'm having the same problem that I had with the 6230. The shuffle is not really a shuffle. I have about 200 songs in there and it insists on playing the same songs over and over every 10th-15th song... it seems to loop to songs I've heard already every single time.-I use the HS-31 headset that I had before and the volume is just really low. I have to roll the windows up in my car in order to carry a conversation. I thought it was just the speakerphone that had a low volume. The bluetooth earpiece was loud, though.-And finally, 3G. I found no discernable difference between EDGE and the 3G networks while downloading video or viewing webpages. Maybe it loaded up a page a few seconds faster but that was about it. Mobiradio still buffered every now and then in 3G networks so that was surprising as well.I'm still going to keep the phone, though.",2
"i LOVE this phone

Once again, for some reason, Cingular got it all wrong.They called this phone a 'Music Phone' and doomed it to a limited release.Lucky for us, this means we get to profit from it! I got this phone for $9.98 at Amazon (they even threw in free standard shipping) and get unlimited internet on this SMARTPHONE for only $19.99/mo (MediaMax200 plan, also includes 200 txt and 200 multimedia and unlimited Cingular Video); most SMARTPHONEs in Cingular's lineup require a much higher cost PDA package, but since they think this is a 'Music Phone' you can use the standard package....Also, as this is only a 'Music Phone', it is fully covered under their insurance package, most other phones equivalent to this one are completely non-covered.Now, for the phone itself:PROS:~ Looks ~ I get a LOT of comments on it, very conservative, but can be made very playful very easily.Nokia N75 colorful abstract Gel skin n75-g5~ Main Screen ~ Absolutely beautiful, huge screen, and can be seen even in direct sunlight well enough to read. Even works in landscape mode.~ Flip Screen ~ As good as most of the screen on the INSIDE of other cell phones, and can actually be used to read txt messages, as the camera viewfinder, calender, and music player... very very cool.~ External Buttons ~ All very functional, and cover a wide spectrum of use without bothering to open the cover... I can, for example, completely reset my camera settings from here.~ Internet ~ Surf the full internet (not the Wap Version) on a flip phone, and do it without paying iPhone prices? Incredible.~ Symbian ~ The operating system is smooth, fast, and secure... more importantly, I have found very useful applications all over the place for free.~ Everything Else ~ Simply put, I could go on forever, text messaging is fast, camera is excellent, has BOTH bluetooth and infrared, and has it all in a package only slightly thicker than a RAZR. Most importantly, not only is this phone completely customizable (even the fonts) but all of these features are simple to use! On the RAZR V3xx, for example, try using Voice Dialing... you have to hit the button, say 'voice dial', then say the name, then 'yes'.... here, I hit the button, bark out the name, and it dials... just like it was meant to.CONS:Nothing is perfect, but this is close...~ Battery Life ~ If you play a game for an hour or so, then text message some friends, spend some time on the phone, and play around on the internet (be an average power user), you will need to charge this phone EVERY NIGHT... might even spend some time with it dead in your pocket. This ONLY happens to power users, if you are buying this as a phone, you will have no problems.~ Stereo Bluetooth ~ Phone did not come with Stereo Bluetooth support, which was stated by the company as due to the release time constraints, and is supposed to come out in a firmware update... no idea when.All in all? This phone is a must... I can't wait for them to announce the firmware update, and, even though I like a thin phone, I would have much preferred a larger battery in this. Even with those issues, there is no other phone on the market that I would rather have for the money, and even beats out many much more expensive phones as well.",4
"cracked hinges on 2 phones

the hinge on this phone is faulty. any type of normal use can easily crack the hinge and of course the manufacturer blames it on usage. i have had wireless phones for 10 years and have never damaged one, two hinges in 3 months gave out on me with this horrible hinge design.",0
"12-2007 A Feature Packed Flip Phone for FREE

The Nokia N75: 12.01.2007After doing a lot of research about which phone to get, and after signing a new 2 year contract with AT&T;, I chose the Nokia N75 as my cellular companion for the next 2 years. This is obviously a big decision, and I am very much willing to research and wait for the right purchase and price.Here is how I came to this decision:My primary requirement for a cell phone purchase is that it foremost functions well and reliably as a PHONE, and any additional features are merely supplementary. The Nokia N75 functions very well as a phone, with good reception, large and comfortable buttons, easy contact management, and intuitive text capabilities. I am not interested in using a miniature QWERTY Keyboard on a small device like a lot of modern phones, and the N75, despite being very advanced, still has a standard keypad.I was somewhat interested in a phone that had a decent camera to take a quick snapshot when I'm with friends, or when I don't have my nice Digital camera with me. The N75 has a 2 mega pixel camera that takes acceptable photos. It also shoots pretty high quality video w/ sound.The MP3 Music features are very nice, and the speakers output decent sound, but this feels like more of a novelty to show your friends. I have used it a few times on my own in a quiet room, and it sounds as good as a small laptop. The Phone functions well as an MP3 Player.The user interface is very intuitive, and the main screen is very crisp and useful. The design of the phone feels very clean and geometric, with an obvious attention to detail from Nokia.The main reason why this phone is such a great deal, is the fact that you can get it for free here on Amazon, which makes the aforementioned features an incredible deal.The Battery life, as others have stated, seems to only last a couple days, but I live in a house, so I don't mind taking the 5 seconds to plug my phone into the wall while I sleep. Duh.It's also manufactured in Finland, which I find pretty neat, since the majority of other phones are manufactured in Asia, which is where the rest of my technology comes from anyways. I have a product from Finland, cool.This is a great phone with a ton of features, great design, and a great price.",4
"A very nice phone for a very low price

I had to pay just $[...] after mail in rebates for this phone and this phone all the features I want. It syncs up with outlook, has nice internet browser interface and many other nifty features. It also calls out the name entered in the address book when you receive a call. I am very happy with this phone.Only caution to use is, if you are buying this phone from Amazon, please be prepared to wait for nearly 2 weeks till you get the phone. I think it takes some time for Amazon to pass all your info to cellular company and mail the device after getting an approval.",4
"great convergence phone

I've been a loyal palm user for 6 years now and I've had a Tungsten 3 since they came out. That means I've had a pretty powerful handheld, but no camera or video and no Internet. I've used a V600 by T-mobile along with the palm and that has allowed me to browse the Internet with GPRS (or CSD if I want to save $) and take pictures. That being said, I can now do 95% of what I could before with the N75.First my experiences that prevent me from giving it 5 stars:1) you can't connect to CSD for data connection. This would be great so you could use phone minutes for data. or free minutes for data2) The pop port is a bit annoying and I think that the door will eventually fall off. a standard headset port or earphone port and USB would be great (see N76)3) a phone with software will have issues. Apparently this is better by far than the experiences of people I know who have smartphone WM5 or treos. But I have had moments where the person on other end cant hear me and I need to restart the phone. Granted I had 5 apps running at the time.Now the pluses:1) did you see number 3! This thing multitasks and does it very well. Much better than Palm ever did.2) SIND - speaker independent name dialing, means you don't have to train the phone for voice dialing.3) SYNCML - get a scheduleworld account",3
"Average Phone

I have been using this phone for a year now. Here's a list of things that i like/unlikePros -Nice battery life(after i had to chage a setting to improve it).Battery gets fuly charged in now time. around 40-45 min.Camera quality is good.Call quality is good, easy to sync up with most of the bluetooth headsets.Cons -Phone heats up a little bit and gets warm if you talk for long time.Just after 9-10 months of usage, it hangs sometimes (not much though, once every couple of weeks).",2
"Nokia Cellphone - Very bad product and very bad service

I have bought this Nokia cell phone a few weeks ago and it was a nightmare. A week later after I activated it, it suddenly died. The screen became while-blank without any functions as any normal cell phone should display when the battery was charging. No matter how long you charged the battery, the screen became black after a few seconds. I called the Nokia for repair and they sent me a new battery. However, nothing changed - the phone did not work. I sent my phone to them. They checked the phone and returned it back without doing anything except upgrade the software of the phone. They said nothing was wrong with the phone. Again nothing changed - it did not work. I called them again for solution. And they required to send the phone again. Since every time I send the phone I need to pay shipping. It is ridiculous that I pay the shipping and send the phone and they return it doing nothing and say nothing wrong with the phone. I bought numerical phones and Nokia is the worst not only the product but service. I won't purchase Nokia any more.",0
"Lots of features in a flip phone, some performance drawbacks

I upgraded to the N75 from the Nokia 6230; I'm a big fanof AT&T; service on Nokia phones. In general, I'm happywith the N75. It is certainly cram-packed with features;bluetooth, phone, mp3, fm radio, some organizer features,a scaled-down version of adobe and real player, externalmemory card is hot-swappable and very easy to access.Many phones require you to open up the device and removethe battery to access the memory card which resets theinternal clock and date. I haven't experienced a poorbattery life the way some other reviewers have, maybeI'm just lucky. This phone has just about every featureyou can think up without having to go to a blackberry-typeform factor, and I really wanted a flip phone rather thana bar phone. My main complaint is the processor speedand performance; whenever you want the phone to do something,there is a noticeable delay, up to a couple of seconds, andthere is a slow reaction to the keypad buttons such astransitioning from phone mode to camera mode, etc. Ifthere was a faster processor in the phone so that itresponded more quickly I would have no complaints.",2
"Horrible battery life..

Horrible battery life..Pls dont buy this phone. .Battery life sucks big time..I asked amazon for replacement with another phone within the warranty period. But they did not do that. There are many phone better than this. Sincere advice ..dont go for this.",0
"Can find much better

I have to say, seeing all the features that come with this phone, I was pretty excited to receive it. However, now that I have had it for 2 months, I am disappointed, and wish I would have bought something else.PROS-Clear screen on both inside and out-Non-scratch surface on the outside of the phone keeps the phone looking good-Speakers sound good, and can be played pretty loud-Ability to add more memory to the card through the SD slot-Large buttons on the inside are very easy to use-Ability to see text messages without even opening the phoneCONS-Small amount of memory to begin with-When selecting an option (menu, profiles, messaging, etc.) there is a pause before going to the option. gets annoying really fast.-I have not found a way to lock the outside of the phone, so you will have you phone randomly play songs (if you have some on your phone)-Phone is rather large when opened, even though it doesn't seem that big when closed.-Front screen is easily scratched-TERRIBLE battery. I have had the battery go dead in one day. Small amount of juice on the battery.-Camera takes ok pictures. Not as good as you would think for a camera like this.Overall, I am disappointed with the phone. There are many other options, especially with slider phones, that are much better deals than this. Be sure to do all of your research before you get this phone.",1
"I like it, but...

Nokia N75 Phone (AT&T;)As a phone, which is the sole reason for my purchase of the N75, call quality is very good and it picks up a signal well (much better than my wife's Samsung, also with AT&T;). However, I have had a problem--there have been three times in three weeks where I have answered or made a call and the person on the other end couldn't hear me. The problem persisted for several trial calls I made immediately afterward. I had to turn the phone off and on to get the microphone to work again.I exchanged the phone and the new one did the same thing--once in the week that I have used it. Nokia was not aware of a microphone problem, but I did read another Amazon review where a person had the same problem, even with a replacement. It may be a design flaw that is exposed because of the way I use the phone, which is about 90% loudspeaker use on calls (I shouldn't speculate on a cause, but that is the only thing I do differently than most people).Other than that one problem, I like the phone very much and am going to keep it. However, it will be frustrating when I have an important call and the person on the other end says ""hello...hello...anyone there?"", and hangs up, even though I'm yelling ""hello, hello, can you hear me?"". Obviously they can't, so I'll turn the phone off and on and call them again.",3
"More cons than pros

Pros-3G (UMTS) supportCingular's music and video servicesexcellent call qualityintegrated Bluetoothexternal music controlsgorgeous internal displayspacious keypad.Cons-very short talk time battery life2-megapixel camera took below-average picturesproprietary port for headsets and headphones.no HSDPA support, Wi-Fi, or GPS.",2
"Very Good Phone, but.....

Nokia N75 is a member of the Nokia N-series. It is a smart phone based on ""Symbian S60"" operating system, supporting various application programs, like Microsoft Office document viewer, PDF viewer, web browser, enamel client, photograph editor and video and many others.The operating system is fast and secure, with many useful applications all over the internet for free.The external Buttons cover a wide range of functions without the need to open the cover.The Nokia N-75 has a digital music player with play list capability and equalizer, to play music in all audio formats. The Nokia N-75 has a 2 megapixel camera with 16x digital zoom and LED flash, and MPEG-4 video recording capabilities at 15fps. The still pictures and the video recordings are very satisfactory.The Nokia N-75 is full of useful efficient features, but it has two main cons:- It does not come with Bluetooth support, and- The Battery Life is really short and some times it is frustrating.",3
"Terrible Choice

At first I believed that Nokia has the abality to make one of the greatest pnones out there, but this product has proved me wrong. Sure, at first it looks great, the interface and all that, but as time goes by, more and more defects start to show up. The biggest problem with this phone is the sim card luck can't securely keep the sim card in place so everytime when I try to start the phone it just kept giving me this error message"" start up failure, please contact retailer"", which drove me nuts!!Imaging everytime when you turn on the phone it's like a gambling, you might get it you might not. Secondly, this phone has the shortest battery life I have ever seem in my life. The battery was brand new and I had to charge every single day. The web indicates this battery suppose to have a stand by time of 8 hours, believe me, it was more like 4 hours, so once you start to talk, it dies out in about an hour. This is a terrible phone!",0
"A great phone.

I have had this phone for eight months now. I used it for the first four months as AT&T; branded, and then I got them to unlock it, and flashed it with the generic firmware.With the AT&T; branded firmware, the music over bluetooth will not work(A2DP).I have also installed several games (centipede,chess,pacman,etc...) on it, and play them regularly.I have about 15 hours of music on the microSD card, and play it through my Pioneer 9800BT car receiver.Pros:1. Large screen, great for photos, videos, games, etc...2. Large buttons, great for texting with T9, faster than a qwerty keyboard for me.3. Great camera for bright environments(sunny, outside).4. Nice video camera for most environments, mpeg4 compression.5. microSD slot for storing music, games, photos, videos, etc...6. You can use it as a decent MP3 player, I no longer carry my ipod with me.7. 3g, decent pop3/mapi client.Cons:1. No WiFi2. Flash is LED, not Xenon3. No cover for lens4. Proprietary nokia headphone jack, must buy adapter. I got mine off e-bay.5. 2MP no longer impressive for camera6. Due to two backlit screens, bluetooth, 3g, etc.... battery life is short.7. Software can be slow if multi-tasking, boot time is a bit slow.",3
"Almost all you need

Likes:-WMA Player, all my files are in WMA format, now i truly have a music player-FM Radio, for the times i dont want to listen to music-Camera provides the best picture out there for a phone-Big phone, i dont like small ones with small buttons-No need to carry a mp3/ipodDislikes:-Voice activated dialing is HORRIBLE. my old motoKRZR worked perfect-Extremely low battery time, someone please figure this out, i charge my phone at night and at 4pm everyday-Slow startup timeOVERALL: Buy this phone if you're like me and like bigger phones with great music/media access. Buy the SOny Erricson W18i if you want a smaller phone with nearly the same function. Or wait for the iphone June 29th.-The cingular/ATT Service is not as good as Verizon my old provider in the northwest",2
"Excellent...Excellent phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

reception is very good...better than samsung 707A....camera very clear, and you can even talk without openning the phone...I highly recomend this phone...best one at Cingular..ATT or whatever they call them selves now...",4
"Smart phone - Should be plugged in always

I bought this phone because of 3G and other good features.I had used Nokia 3310,6210 and trusted Nokia.This is not a cellphone. This is like an ordinary phone which needs power source always.It is like having a V8 engine car with 1 mile/gallon.",0
"Nokia N75

Nokia N75 disappointed me very much. I knew the battery life is very short but i liked the look of it and ordered it from amazon.com. But the battery is warming up when i am using it. I am returning the product becauce i am worried it might blow up some day.",0
"Bad phone !

This is by far the worst cell phone I ever had. I ordered it from Amazon in May of '07 I had to send it back becuase it used to over-heat after just 5 minutes of use, I also heard a very high pitch noise when in use. They sent me a replacement and I was stuck with it as it was past the 30 day return period. The issues were the same with the replacement phone. Last week the flip portion of the telephone cracked from normal use. I have never dropped the phone and I was always extra careful with it.I am not going to buy another Nokia phone, ever!! Very flimsy product and bad warranty through Nokia.",1
"Great with ...

I love the phone as a phone, but I have a few complaints on the N75 I received. Since I love the phone and have but a few complaints, I will just list the complaints...1. I have a high-pitched noise/pitch coming from the screen when the phone is open. It is loud enough to bother me...especially when I talk over 2 hours on the phone per day...--this could be an issue with this phone rather than with the N75 model (check with Cingular/AT&T;);2. I keep getting a ""Smartchip Registration Failed"" message. While this may be an issue with Cingular/AT&T;, any new customer would be frustrated with the number of times I have received this message (4 times in 3 days). The only solution I have found is to remove the battery, restart the phone, and hope it doesn't fail to register...(failure means no phone service);3. No really effective PIM. While the phone is great ""as a phone,"" as a PDA it fails in my book because there is no central PIM. An address book and a calendar (as separate apps) work well, but there is no useful PIM included. Furthermore, I have yet to find a ""functional-for-my-purposes"" PIM available for S60 symbian that even meets the standard PIM provided with Palm, MS mobile, or Blackberry devices...If you are looking for a great phone with many features (music, great camera/video, etc...), this phone is perfect. If you need a PDA with an good PIM, perhaps you should look elsewhere... Nokia and Symbian would do well to create a PIM to service their deivces ""out of the box.""",3
"not bad....

looks great.. it is large but i can live with that... the screen is really good.the camera has poor quality and has a shutter laag.. and its big!!!! like 2 sec!!!!the software is EXTREMELY slow!! if u want to open up the messages or addresse book u have to wait a few sec until everything is loads up and of course everything else is slow too!.. pathetic!voice dialing is useless!!! i couldnt use it!!!! the voice whos talking is too fast and not loud enough.. and there is NO SETTINGS FOR THAT!!! unbelievable!!!! voice calling couldnt understand me 9 times out of 10!!! and i didnt try to call a russian or german guy.. the phone didnt understand chris and peter.... lol!all my friend used my phones voice calling.. in most cases it wont work!and the voice is breaking up... ( half duplex effect.... )lol and the phone wasnt on the speakers.. never..btw the speakers are loud!! i liked it. and it plays movies, mp3s... etc..good entertainment phone, better than samsung upstage.. not good for talking...... lol.. but its true.",2
"Great Phone ......But.........

I waited for this phone for a long time and finaly it came out. Just about everthing is greath with the phone all of the apps and features are great. The olny real downside is the battery life if nokia just fixes that problem then this phone will easly be a 5. Oh and one more thing, if you have sideburns WATCH OUT! Your hair will get caught between the internal display and the frame around it. I just order some screen protectors and hopefully that will close the gap.",3
"poor execution

Pro:- 3G- podcast download directly to phone- great screenCon:- Turning on the phone takes forever.- Random problem plague the phone.I expected better quality from Nokia. I rather have less feature and more solid performance.",1
"Not satisfied with this phone

Pro: many functions.con: when I inserted the Sd card into the slot under the direction (I did it very well at the first time). It was stuck in the aperture and spent a lot of time to take it out! Bad battery, I need to charge the cell every two or less days! Easily press the connection bottom accidently (Which charges me money); Cannot see the some rm form videos(can hear it).",1
"Nokia N75 Rating

This is great product. All the features like Sound/Music/Camera/call recption are cool. It works amazing.Battery Sucks.. Very Bad. Being a music phone, if you listen battery dies. Battery is very bad. (5 short calls, battery to Zero._",3
"Don't like it

Yeah it has a lot of features, but like others have said its battery is crappy, but also the construction is cheap and the camera doesn't take good pictures. I bought it mainly because I was expecting a fairly decent camera and I'm disappointed.Don't drop it either, I dropped mine and there is a huge crack in the hinge, not something that can be repaired.Oh and this is the second one, the first one I had to return because it was malfunctioning. I wish they had given me something different in return.",1
"Overall excellent phone

I considered many different cell phones before deciding on the Nokia N75, and I have not been disappointed so far. I have been using the phone for about a month now, so I've had time to evaluate most of the features. The interface is quite easy to get used to, even after switching from a completely different phone. The sound quality is great, and I've never had to turn up the volume more than half way to hear perfectly. It works well with my bluetooth headset with equally good sound quality. You can easily create your own ringtones from mp3s and add them to the phone, and they sound great - just transfer them via bluetooth. The only feature that is lacking in quality is the camera - the pictures it takes are quite bad, but then again I did not buy a phone to be a camera. If you do want a good quality camera on the cell phone (if such a thing exists), this is probably not the phone for you. Many other reviewers complain about poor battery life, but I have not had a problem. In fact, the battery usually lasts 2-3 days without charging, but I do not spend the day surfing the internet or playing games on it.",3
"Trying too hard to be a smartphone

I purchased this cell phone on a recommendation from a friend. My old super simple phone was dying, and I needed more minutes, so figured it was a good time to upgrade.Overall, I'm fairly disappointed with the phone. Why?(1) It's bulky. Imagine the size of a razr, but double the width(2) Battery life is poor as most have noted. The 2 hours of talk time is probably pretty accurate. I'm told debranding it and dropping to GSM (instead of 3g) helps, so I'll try this out soon(3) Build quality - the phone feels very cheaply built. The hinge has a weird feel, and the battery cover always feels loose. The phone doesn't have a 'solid' feel at all.(4) It's slooooooooow. Menus take forever to open. If you hit one of the soft keys to open up a text message - it takes 6-7 seconds to load. Did you get that? Do you have any idea how annoying it is waiting that long just to send a text message?(5) No direct option to view incoming text messages. You have to go to messages > inbox, adding an extra keystroke(6) The navigation (left/right) buttons are cramped next to the others. I don't have fat fingers by any means, but quickly hitting left or right without accidentally hitting hte menu keys is damn near impossible.Overall, the S60 platform just feels really slow on this phone. I tried running Smart2Go (Nokia Maps), and found it almost unusable because of how long it takes for the map to redraw.I'm not really sure why people want smart phones so much. You'll hardly end up using any of the features and just end up with a bulky phone. Either go all out with something that has QWERTY and a big screen and huge processor, or stick with a simple phone that is lightweight, quick and responsive.",2
"GREAT PHONE BAD BATTERY

This is the best phone that you can get for AT&t for this money. But make sure that you order a memory card and an extra charger. The batter drains very fast when connected to the net. My previous cell was a nokia 6682 so I'm used to a much better battery life. It's also annoying that you can't listen to the FM radio via bluetooth. But I love this phone",3
"Worst cellphone I had so far

Have been using this phone for almost 1 year, can't bear with it anymore so it deserves my first product review.Do NOT buy it.I use it everyday as a PHONE so my review is based on this basic feature.1) Phone speaker is the worst part. There is large echo every time you speak. When this happened, you have to repeat what you said cuz the other side can't hear you! It is very annoying and drives me crazy.2) Time to time, when I picked up the phone, ppl on the other side can't hear me (I can hear them)! I had to power off and on the phone.3) NOKIA used to be good at signal reception. But this phone is not.4) Heavy.5) Bad battery, I removed almost all unnecessary programs, still need to recharge everyday. Battery life is far below the product description claimed.",0
"Confused...

I don't know what the people who hate on this phone are talking about...This phone is awesome. I think they write their reviews before they really learn how to use it....the more you use it, the more you like it. The battery is NOT as bad as everyone says...the only small complaint is the camera doesn't take good pictures in the dark.",4
"Don't buy this phone

After using this phone for 2 months, I've come to the realization that this unit is seriously flawed:- screen blanks out- phone shuts off unexpectedly- battery gets hot after minimal use.In addition, I would caution new purchasers to return their phone before the 30-day period. Otherwise, you're stuck with this piece of junk.",0
"Very bad phone, stay away from it

This is the worst phone I've ever used.1. It loses calls. A lot of important calls came in but it did not ring or show missed calls.2. The flip portion of the telephone cracked after 1 month. Amazon won't replace it because it was right after 30 days. Nokia will not fix it for hardware problem. Now, after 3 months of normal use, the display is coming off as well.3. The phone turns itself off randomly. I have become so paranoid now and have to check the status of phone very frequently.4. If you still decide to buy one, prepare 3 chargers. One in the office, one at home and a car charger. The battery will not last for even one day.",0
"Fatally flawed

The big problem with this phone, and why I ultimately returned it, is that the external buttons cannot be disabled. As a result, when the phone has only mild pressure on it (e.g. in my pocket), the display lights up and the battery wears down. I think if phone manufacturers want the outsides of their phones to bristle with buttons, there needs to be a combination in which they are pushed that takes the phone out of standby. Personally I would prefer to open my phone, activate the mp3 player, then shut it and have it work until some inactivty timeout. There's no need to have this thing running around being active all the time when I'm not using it.Before I purchased this phone, I downloaded the manual and found a feature where standby mode could be disabled, whatever that means. I was hoping that was what I was looking for. However when I got the phone home I found that the software was a different version in many ways and that the manual was the wrong one. The settings are completely reorganized.I also have trouble with the flat buttons - hard to work.The pop port is a pain for a headset.The system boots with incredible slowness.These I could have lived with however.General rant about cellphone manufacturers: The thing I most want in a phone (and why I bought a Nokia) is that I am hoping for good receiver technology. When are phone companies going to remember that a phone should first and foremost be a phone, and start publishing the specs on the receiver and competing on them? And competing on just being a phone? Frills are nice, but what about the phone part? Duh.",1
"ADDICTIVE PHONE!! THE MORE YOU USE IT, THE MORE YOU GET INTO IT!

This is my first ""smart phone"", I did a lot of research and got really excited about getting it. I read the good and the bad, but in my opinion, this phone is fantastic. I love the design, the clean touch panel inside the clamshell, and the texture of the exterior. It is very, very customizable with ring tones, photos as screensavers, and having as many 2G microSD cards as you want, loaded with music or pics, can create a very usable personal device. I sync it up to my Outlook everyday to have reminders about appointments and other important plans that I might run late for or forget about within my busy schedule. I LOVE THIS PHONE! I know the N95 has a lot of billboard advertising this season, and I hope people discover Nokia's efforts to create a great line of products!",4
"good phone to have.

The phone is good. But the battery life is pretty less. Need to recharge every 2 days even without use. Also the response times are slow.The vibrations are not that effective., sometimes i am not able to feel it even when the phone is in my trouser pocket.",3
"it's all true

i switched to at&t; for the iphone but purchased this phone instead. I wanted to like this phone and hoped the reviews were wrong. They weren't.First, ATT's ""3G"" network is VERY SLOW compared to Verizon's (my previous carrier).Second, the phone is packed with bugs and quirks. Programs (especially the music player) turn themselves on when the phone is not in use or in your pocket. This eats up battery time. Often, i take the phone out to find the battery dead because of this.The camera is ok if you plan to use photoshop to fix your pix or if you like 80's horror movie color.",2
"Disappointed

As someone who'd been a die-hard Nokia user for years, I was really looking forward to (finally!) getting a 3G phone from Nokia. However, upon trying it out and using it, I quickly sent it back. Here's why:- It's too big. Also having come from the 6230 (which was an amazing phone in its own right), this thing was just mammoth. Even folded, you can barely get it into your pocket, and unfolded, it's enormous. Even unfolding it is a chore.- It feels cheap. The rubberized plastic coating is destined to rub off, and the battery cover on the back is barely held on by a small plastic tab. While the main numeric keys were large, they don't have any distinctive feel, which makes touch-typing kinda hard. In addition, the D-pad keys are too small and too close to the menu and music keys. I repeatedly went into the music menu when I meant to hit ""right.""- The camera, well, sucks. I took a few pictures in lighted and dim conditions and they were grainy and poorly white balanced. You have to wait too long for the flash to kick in and it's pretty much useless anyway. Add in the fact that the lens is rather stupidly placed on the bottom of the phone, and it's rather disappointing overall.- It was too complicated. As others have mentioned here, basic navigation involved too many steps for simple items like replying and whatnot.As for the battery life, I never even really got that far as the other issues turned me off so much. Considering you have to spend two years with one of these things, you better really like it or just send it back and get something you love. For those that did get this phone, try turning the 3G access from ""when available"" to ""when needed."" I've heard that really helps.I returned this phone (thanks Amazon for a fairly easy return process) and got the Blackberry Curve instead. Love it. I don't even miss the 3G.",1
"Very poor battery life

Two things about this cell phone that made me decide to go back to my old phone: (1) It gets hot after a short phone conversation; (2) The battery only lasts two days even when I don't make any phone calls. It is even worse than my old cell phone which I have used for two years.I am very disappointed with this phone and trying to return it.",0
"Dont waste your money - very bad phone from nokia

I bought 2 PCs and I'm not happy with them. I use Nokia phones from last 10 years. this is the worst handset I ever had. battery goes off so quickly, many times it becomes very hot while talking. speaker quality is very bad. sound clarity worst. lock, unlock feature is not very useful. if you lock the phone and give your kid, if the kid opens the flip it unlocks automatically. availability of batteries for this phone in retail store is very difficult. you have to order online. if you click on the back button on the flip it starts searching music even though no music is loaded. This phone has more annoying features than useful features.",0
"In a word - UNRELIABLE!

I've had 3 of these phones (all new) and have the same problem with all 3 - they turn themselves off with no warning. None of the phones had been dropped, there has been nothing downloaded or any 3rd party applications installed on any of them, yet all three have done the same thing. I've had these phones on my desk, untouched, and had them power themselves down. I've missed emergency calls becuase my phone was off and I didn't realize it, and I've missed other calls (for the same reason) that have caused all kinds of problems... What good are fancy features if the phone is unreliable?Nokia says it's probably an issue with AT&T;'s software/firmware. AT&T; just wants to keep replacing the (new) phones with rebuilt ones..... just how many of these are you supposed to go through? I'm through spending hours on the phone with AT&T; trying to get them to replace these phones with a different model. I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and cough up the cash for new phones at retail, then wait for my AT&T; contract to expire so I can move on to another service provider.By the way - I've been with Cingular/AT&T; for 10+ years and have never had a problem until I got the N75. But after several major go-rounds with AT&T; over theses phones, I'm as disgusted, frustrated, and fed up with them as I am with the N75s - what good are either one of them if you can't rely on them?Stay away from this model, especially if you have AT&T; service - save yourself the hassle.",0
"Not expected this quality from Nokia

I am using this phone since more than one year now. This is my first Nokia phone. And I was having great expectations from Nokia as I have got very positive reviews from my other friends and relatives though they were about Nokia as a brand and not this phone.But this phone is very disappointing. Battery life of this phone is so bad that I need to recharge this phone everyday even if usage is low. And camera is though 2 MP, quality of pictures is very bad. And it has lot of software problems too. Phone front navigation buttons for music player is not consistent and sometimes even after pressing the keys many times it does not respond.I still have a high regard for Nokia but not this phone. It may be one of the bad model Nokia is having. I will probably give a try to another Nokia phone in future.",1
"get's really hot!!!

using this phone occassionally is okay. But when i'm on the phone with family members for hour long conversation, this thing feels like it's going to explode it get's so hot. It doesn't get warm, it get's burning hot.The design is nice, the options are nice. The user interface lags a bit due to the all the options it allows for.Huge fan of nokia, not a huge fan of this phone. Nice for free though.",1
"my biggest mistake

i purchased Nokia N75 phone looks good buti have big problems with battery cover and batter power!!!both are very cheap quality.i need to recharge twise in day though i talk almost 1 hour to 2 hour, and the battery removing cover is so delicate it is coming out with out my knoweledge. i would suggest better buy another phone.",0
"My purchase of the nightmare phone

This phone leaves much to be desired. However, Amazon.com initiated a replacement for me when my carrier refused becase I didn't buy it from them. The replacemtent is better but not by much. Nokia has some work to do on this model.",1
"A few Caveats, Pop Port a dealbreaker for many

The reviews here are all positive, so let me temper the mood a bit. I like Nokia phones, but there are some frustrating issues with this phone:-mediocre image quality (odd lens issues)-- and they stress the camera features in the description-mediocre battery life-NO headphone jack, Yes, you read it correctlyTheir are many good web reviews by magazines easily found online for this phone: they give it between 6-7 out of 10 stars/points etc.",2
"it was very nice for me to deal with you

it was amazing for me to deal with youi like the phone very much also the price no one can beat it",4
"Great Basic N-Series Phone

If you have owned other older nokia's, pre N-series, then you will love this phone. Its everything the old phones were, durable, easy to use, with basic to premium functionality and low cost.This phone is always compared to the N-95 which is ridiculous. this want meant to be the super phone, it was designed for a above average consumer who wants the nokia style phone with some premium fucntionality.Pro's> The camera is great, for a camera-phone, 2MP ain't bad for the spur of the moment pics.> The screens are amazing with vibrant colors and smooth transitions. the whole OS and software is beautiful.> Great Music - The music can be played with the phone closed, its easy to use, equalizer, playlists, etc. Easy to use too.> Memory card - You can insert a microSD card giving this phone up to 2GB of memory for all your music, pics, backup, video, etc.> Under $200 for a smart phone! iPhone will be over $500 and with nokia you know its gonna last.> Solid Casing, it feels strong and durable, like it will last. Similar size to the Razor but more class, strength and functionality.> So far my 3rd party apps all work well - gmail, google maps, opera...not to many pop-ups asking for permission....lots of memory for all the apps you wish.Cons> The biggest complaint i have is that you can just use your standard headphones with the phone. But for $30 you can buy the adapter that lets you use any standard headphones, but they should just have a standard headphone port.> my bluetooth headeset(jabra 250) hasn't worked too well thus far. doesn't react to the phone as my old nokia did (6102i). But it seems to be working better lately, not sure if its an incompatibility issue or what.> Voice-recognition - so far its worthless - it can read your contacts names but it nevers gets what i said right. i liked the voice tags they had on my old nokia 6102i. this issue could be associated with my bluetoth headset as thats when i use the speed voice dialing.",4
"Best 3G Phone at Cingular/AT&T

I've been using the N75 for a little while and it works great. The screen is amazing. It makes browsing the internet a true pleasure, which says a lot for a flip phone. Also, since it is an N-Series phone it's jam packed with multimedia features. The 2Mp camera looks better than other ones currently in the market and the MP3 player has this cool ""stero widening"" feature.Top reasons I love this phone:1. 2Mp camera and featues that makes uploading pictures, showing them in a cool slide show with music, transfering them to friends, and whatever else I want do very easy.2. Great internet browser. It's 3G(super fast) and has neat browsing tools like going back over several past pages, a mini map to scan quickly over large web pages, and the ability to view every website I've been to.3. The call quality is outstanding. It's a Nokia and nobody makes a phone quite a well as they do.Things I don't like:1. I wish it came with a memory card. I've got a lot of music and videos on there and need some space.2. I wish it had a 3.5mm jack for headphones, but the adapter works okay and the loudspeaker's pretty loud.3. I paid $250 for mine. I'm kicking myself after seeing this deal.",4
"Good phone, but ...

I live in Tempe, near the phoenix area, and I have just bought the N75. There are some issues for this phone that seems specific to the phoenix area, as follows:1. Upon restarting the phone it shows ""startup failed, contact the retailer""I contacted the customer support today regarding the failed startup, when they gave me a workaround:-You can start the phone up by tapping the End key at the Cingular fireball logo during the startup, (or interrupt the startup at cingular logo), which boots around the scripting.2. Upon starting up like this, you will not be able to access certain menu items like Clock and Settings -> config.The customer support said that this is a known issue and that they are working on it to provide a firmware update which would be sent to the phones. They said they do not know the release date as to when it will be available, and we could know more in the coming weeks. It might go more than one month, as it is still in the developmental stage.Now, there is a way to get around menu access problems without doing a reset of the phone. Go to the offline mode, and try accessing the menus.. It works!! Now when you come back to the normal(online) mode, they are still available... as long as you dont restart the phone! Also, the menus will work only once you actually access those menus from the offline mode, and later come back to online.Basically, you DONT need to reset/remove the battery of your phone, that leads to data loss...So, I guess we will have to live with these workarounds/issues until AT&T; provides us with an update! People outside the phoenix area shouldnt have these probs.Apart fromt his, everything is nice in the phone.. The display screens, the music and the video mode are all spectacular, but the Camera images doesnt come up to W810i. One slight issue is that you need tweezers to take out the sim card.",3
"Comparison Review by SPECS & FEATURES to other MUSIC PHONES

Here's why it gets five stars based, again, on its SPECS and FEATURES, and compared to hands on experience with Sony Ericsson's latest w810i, LG CU500, Samsung SYNC and Mot's KRAZR:It's made by the most trusted cell phone manufacturer - NokiaIt doesn's cost $500 bucks, like the ipod/cingular entry will next month. It's $50 bucks through Amazon/Cingular.It has stereo bluetooth transmissions (A2DP). w810 does not-most other cell phone music players do not, though they do have bluettooth, they are not stereo bluetooth enabledN75 has the latest version of bluetooth, 2.0, allowing for multiple items to paired simultaneously, and hopefully creating better connections than bluetooth 1.2, which the other music phones have.It has exterior music controls that are bigger and easier to operate than than the LG CU500, Samsung SYNC and especially the MOT Krazr verizon version (which are not buttons but which you slide your fingers across. They look cool, but are repeatedly by many users, hard to operate)It's exterior controls allow you to start the MP3 player without opening the clamshell.It's exterior display shows a playlist in a lateral fashion, like a streaming stock market ticker, making for intuitive use of the exterior playlist scroll button (positioned laterally and directing you as a backward/forward button which it doubles as within play mode of a song). CU500 has this scroll function, as does sync and perhaps the others, but on that small exterior display its setup for a vertical scroll on a harder to use, horizontally oriented button.There is an an eight band graphic equalizer that lets you set each frequency range manually to your taste, allows you to create presets of these settings and which allows you to take one of the equalizers other standard settings and customize and save it (you want more base on the preset pop music setting? add it and save and you still have the phones original pop setting as well)N75 has a 2 mp camera; a step up from cu500's 1.3 and beating or matching Sync, Krazr, w810The N75 camera is oriented just like a digital camera, besting the cu500 and others, or matching the others.The interior display measures 2.4 inches, bigger than candybar displays on others.The memory card, which music lovers will likely swap with frequency, is on the phones exterior. CU500's is behind the battery and really does require the use of tweezers or needlenose pliers to get it out. Ball point pens don't even do it on the cu500.AN IMPORTANT CAUTION:While the N75 is rated for a 2 gigabyte micro sd memory card, as is the cu500, and the others, the other phones will not read 2 gb cards, but usually read the 1 gb cards well.If N75 reads a 2 gb memory card, it's a hands down winner because you won't have to swap out cards so often. Remember, its the memory capacity from one mp3 player and ipod to the next that you pay more money for.",4
"Features packed buggy phone

I bought this phone from Amazon cell phone plan promotion. The transaction took a while to complete (about 2 weeks) but I got the phone a week ahead of schedule and at a low price so it was not too bad.The activation and number transfer went smoothly. The phone works well except for a few annoyances. It has many features that I like such as Bluetooth, web browser, mp3 music player, nice camera, bright display and it is very user friendly and configurable. You can easily load your own ring tones, music & image files and contacts using the included PC software and cable (or just use Bluetooth).This phone would have been perfect except for a few frustrating bugs (or ""features"").If you have to turn the phone off, turning it back on can be a challenge. If you changed certain combination of phone settings (I still don't know what yet), it will error out during restart. Then you will have to press the 3 magic buttons (Talk * End) during power on to reset it. Sometime, it will startup fine but then some menu like ""settings->config."" won't work. Luckily, this phone has an Off-Line profile that can be used in flight without turning it off. I've found that if the magic buttons are pressed right after the Nokia flash screen and Cingular fire-ball, it will start successfully most of the time. Sometime, taking the battery out before restarting will help.The phone has about 45Mb of free memory so I tried to use it to listen to a few chapters of audio book at a time then replace them with another set of chapters when I'm done. However, I found that if you play any music file loaded into the phone's internal memory, you will not be able to delete it. The only way to delete it is to do a soft reset (*#7780#) of power off then on (but see above issue).I'm holding on to the phone hopping that Nokia will release software update to fix these and other issues soon.UPDATE (08/05/2007):I have found that the included Nokia PC Suite software works very well. The N75 connects to my PC easily using Bluetooth and I can use Windows Explorer to manage my address book and transfer images, music, ring-tones from/to the phone. I'm very pleased that it just works on WinXP SP2 using CSR Bluecore dongle with the default driver.I've also used the phone's music player to listen to audio book. I can place it on pause for extended period of time then get back to where I was. I still do have problem deleting files that I've listened but I've found that they can sometime be deleted while viewing them by artist or album.I've used a Jabra 350 and 620s bluetooth head set with this phone. However the phone does not support stereo so it is mostly good for listening to audio books or talking but not music.Power wise, I usually charge the phone once every 4 days if I barely used it. I do have to charge it every day that I do a lot of talking or playing music (for more than 2-3 hours).Here are more features that I've come to like: large buttons, bright screen, predictive text entry, customizable short cut buttons, good reception (I live in weak signal area).I've come to like the phone more as I figured out how to get around it's quirks.",2
"realy nice

i got this phone 2 weeks ago i really like it just took couple of days to get it figured out internet is really fast esp w 3g conn. the only bad part about it is (thats why 4 stars) did not come w/ a headset that was kinda cheap and the headset is not easy to find.other than that its a really nice phone.by the way i upgraded from sony erricson w810i i think the camera is alot better on the sony even though they're both 2 mega pixel.upgrade 09/01/2007this phone is pretty good, battery life is mmmmm kinda pffft 3G is awesome, camera is NOT GOOD for being a 2MP sony erricson is alot better.on the W810 i had i used to take pics take my mem card out stick in the printer and print and the pics came out awesome on the N75 you have to edit your pics for better quality.upgrade 12/09/2007 guys guess what ?i switched back to my sony erricson w810ithe nokia n75 consbattery lifecamera qualityease of usemusic playermemory cardthe best thing about N75 is the 3G other than that its below averagei made a mistake getting this phone.",3
"Forget the negatives, this phone is great!

I agonized over getting this phone for several months, mainly because of what people were saying about the weak battery. But boy were they wrong. This phone rocks. The battery is easily holding its charge, the reception is great, the phone is very cool, the screen fabulous, the features unbeatable. Basically, the NOKIA N75 is a ""smart phone"", which means it comes loaded with tons of applications. In addition, AT&T/Nokia also provide a CD disk, as well as a data cable. (Motorola does not!) Sure, it's a little fatter than my wife's RZR V3xx, but it isn't as long, and yes, it's bigger than the KRZR which I dumped because the first one was DOA and the 2nd started going bad after only one week. But this thing is dynamite. It's easy to read the screen, it has tons of applications, and the most important thing... it works as a phone! I mean, come on, isn't that the main reason we get cell phones anyway? We want to talk on them. And this is easily the best cell phone I have ever had. Run, don't walk, to get yourself one of them.",4
"Two Broken Phones Later...

I ordered my first N75 about a month ago. I liked it at first until about two weeks later when it started having problems. The first problem was there was no caller id data on my external screen. I later found out that downloaded themes won't display this information on the external screen. So I had to use the Nokia or AT&T; theme in order to get caller id. No big deal. About a week later I set the phone on my desk, inserted the charger and left it there for a few hours. When I returned I noticed a big black spot on my external screen. I could see it even with the phone turned off. It looked like a quarter sized ink spot. When I turned the phone on the external screen was all jumbled with lines running across it and a big black spot. So I returned it. Now I had phone #2. The first thing I did was to put in the SIM card and battery and plugged in the charger. Nothing happened. I noticed a slight buzzing sound coming from the charger and it got really hot. I tried another outlet and nothing happened. The screen on my phone said ""Not Charging"". I plugged the charger into the first phone that was waiting to be returned and the same thing happened, ""Not Charging"" msg appeared. I switched the two phones batteries and the same thing happened. I think it was a faulty charger that shorted out both phone batteries and also fried my SIM card. I had to go to an AT&T; store to get a new SIM card. So that phone got returned and now I have phone #3. So far so good...I really do like this phone when it's working. It's a nice looking phone that's very customizable. My only complaints so far would be that the top buttons are too close together and hard to push without pushing another one. Also the place where the SIM card goes is in a bad spot. I need tweezers to remove it. The battery seems a little weak. I need to charge it daily even after I set the packet data to ""when needed"". Also if I use a downloaded theme I have to sacrifice the caller id on the external screen to do so.",1
"Awesome phone, short battery life though

I've been looking for a phone that worked well with my Mac. I use Macs for both home and business and need to synchronize my contacts and calendar with my mobile phone. All other mobiles I've tried and used (not too extensive but quite a few) either don't sync at all or truncate my data after synchronization or even worse, they truncate then reformat the data and it corrupts the data on my Mac. Frustrated after many attempts to find the right phone, I came across the Nokia N75 on a Mac web site and learned that Nokia advocates working with iSync (Mac's built-in synchronization tool) and even provides drivers for the phone to be used on the Mac with iSync.All in all, I found that the N75 not only keeps ALL of my data from my calendar items (iCal) and Address Book but synchronizing is really simple and painless. Using the phone is a bit more comprehensive and took some getting use to but once I learned how to use it, I can't be happier with the phone.The only drawback this phone has is its short battery life. I found that on a full charge, I can get maybe 2 hours of talk time in a day and by 5:00 PM, I'm needing to charge the phone again. So, I'm on a search for high-capacity batteries or stand-alone battery chargers so I can keep spare batteries handy. I'm also making sure I have chargers available too so I can keep it charged. I have a charger at home, one in my laptop bag and one in my car so for now, I just need to be sure before I take a call that I'm not shy of battery power.Nice work Nokia but please beef up the battery solution! THANKS!",3
"Love the N75

I love the functionality of the camera/video. Once I purchased a micro-memory card at Costco, I was able to start taking alot of pictures and videos. While video taping you can use the volume button on the side of phone to zoom in and out, very cool! The phone also has a flash. I do like the feature of anyone calling from your contact list, it rings with whatever tone you choose and then it audibly states the persons name, so you don't even have to pick up the phone, you know if you want to or not. My husband is a contractor and very busy, so he enjoys the feature very much. We are still exploring all the features, but we definately purchased it for the camera/video because he takes alot of before and after photos of his jobs. This way he doesn't need to carry a camera, he has it all in one. Because he is a high minutes user, I think he tends to charge it everynite, unlike his former nokia 6102 that could go a couple days. I think because of the new N75 being full 3G service it uses more battery power. So he counts on having a car charger if needed.",4
"fancy phone but not practical

I have got it for two days and think I should try to stop others make the same mistake.The phone is good looking, I mean the big display, camera and music........however, the battery life is too short,even I don't make many calls, not to mention I haven't used any web browsing, vedio etc fancy functions. Becareful if you want to buy this phone.",1
"Maybe the third one will work...

I am a techy on a budget, and was hoping to get the most of a phone for a one-time cost without having to pay additional monthly fees. I was very happy with the N75 for the first 5 days, when it worked.The first phone had a faulty battery cover, and before I got a chance to exchange it, the battery fell out in my purse and was no longer functional, and I couldn't even turn the phone on or charge it. (This turned into a horrible experience with the warranty department as well as asurion insurance, since I was told it didn't count as warranty error because there may be physical damage...from my purse...but that's another review altogether.)Then I received my replacement, which again was a pretty good phone for both weeks. I never once dropped it, never sat on it, never did ANYTHING that I'm aware of to harm it, and literally overnight, the screen shattered. I set my alarm, put it on the bedside table, and went to bed with a functional phone. I woke up and the screen was shattered with a clear focal point that to my knowledge had never been touched, making me believe that the phone must be extremely sensitive to damage; the only other option I can come up with is that my purse or bedside table are possessed. So the screen broke, and then STILL without any physical beatings that I'm aware of, after a few days the functionality of the address book stopped working - I had to dial in the number to call anyone. Also it no longer with answer consistently, or end calls consistently. (And again with stupid warranty, they said it had to be physical damage so the warranty wouldn't cover it - which means that, within 2 months of getting this phone, I've had less than 1 month of working phone, and my insurance for the year is completely used up - if the next one doesn't work, I have to buy the new phone on my own dime even though I tried my hardest to take care of my phones).The battery life is horrible, but this wouldn't bother me so much if it gave enough warning - after the first warning beep, you have about a minute to frantically find a charger and plug it in before inadvertently ending your call. The music player goes off constantly when in my pocket or purse (although that's partly my fault for not remembering to lock the phone regularly). The placement of the camera button is awful, and I generally take several pictures on accident per phone call. I have to buy the crappy proprietary headphones to use with the music player, or if you choose a wired headset. The picture quality is really bad, no matter how many pixels they claim. And of course, most importantly from my experience, these phones tend to break unexpectedly in ways that the warranty will not cover. I love Nokias, but I hate this demon phone.Bottom line - don't buy this phone. There are plenty of phones with the same capabilities and better functionality that actually work...",0
"having a problem with the battery? read hear on how to solve...

read these two links to a cell phone forum that is very useful especially for those who bought the n75 like me and love the phone but hate the battery life and/or at&t;'s crippling of the phone such as stereo bluetooth, and being able to choose the network you're on, as opposed to being forced to use 3g/umts. that is the biggest battery drainer, the umts, and web browsing on the umts network. i highly recommend after reading these two links, that if you decide to ""de""brand your phone, set it to GMS only. if you want higher speeds for web browsing you can switch back to umts, but it sucks the battery dry pretty quick. anyways, here are the links...[...]do note to ""de"" brand your phone, meaning flashing the firmware to a state where you bought the phone straight from the manufacturer thus taking off XXXXX carrier's bs on the phone, you will have to unlock your phone. you can get your phone unlocked by at&t; for free and the subject will covered in those links.",4
"Nokia N75

This phone has an incredible camera (2mp) the video recording is splendid. The texting is a little difficult to get used to but after a little while you get the hang of it. The battery life is incredible, one charge can last two days. The speaker phone during a call is very loud and clear sounding. The music player is one of the best I've ever had on a phone.I highly recommend this phone.",2
"Very sub-par phone

I bought this with AT&T; 2 yr contract. It is 1 yr and 3 months now. I am completely disappointed with this entire deal. I have used, Sony Erricson T610 + TMobile, Nokia 6600 + TMobile, and Moto Razr V3 + TMobile, in the past. So, I've those experiences in my mind while commenting on this.Pros:1. Maps - nice. Nokia maps was the only non-trivial app that I found useful. But then again, it is not a singular characteristic to N75!2. Text to Speech - quite helpful. This speaks out the caller's name.3. Sound volume - very good - whether it was through the earpiece or the speaker. Much better than my other non-Nokia phones.One may wish to include such features as, pdf reader, flash player, real player, FM radio, Lifeblog, 3D Tones, ...as pros. But frankly, I never used them. Hence, to me they are all superfluous.Cons:1. Power consumption / battery life - simple horrible. The new battery used to last only about 90 minutes of talktime. Now it hardly lasts 15 minutes!! With only 1 yr of nokia warranty, I am stuck with this power hungry brick for another 9 months!2. Reception quality - I don't know if this should be blamed on AT&T; but I did experience a decent number of dropped calls.3. Bluetooth - The 'file transmission' mode for bluetooth stopped working after few months. The hands-free mode, thankfully, works still.4. Camera - for a 2 MP camera it sucked!5. Flip fold - flimsy. Actually I am surprised that it has lasted this long. It feels as if it can come apart any day.6. 3G - lets face it, for voice transmission this is useless. Those with ""data transmission"" needs might have found some use of it. But with no way to turn off 3G, the battery life was greatly reduced.7. Weight - on the higher end of the scale.8. Firmware - Nokia, after having realized the ""bastard"" nature of this product, abandoned it. No updates, no improvements.All in all, this was an extremely cheap stint at a poorman's smartphone in US. I can ascribe call quality to AT&T.; But for others, it is Nokia to blame. This will certainly not satisfy a smartphone customer. This will also not satisfy a (regular) non-smartphone customer. This phone is for no one!What I learnt? Even Nokia can produce worthless products. For the future: I'll switch back to TMobile (or Verizon) and hunt a phone for its core purpose and not for fancy features!",1
"My Favorite Cell Phone Ever!

I've had this phone for a year now and still absolutely love it. It has been such a huge improvement in all ways compared to the motorolla I had previously. I tote this thing around in my pocket, which certainly isn't the best way to go, but it has held up marvelously. The finish on the outside is still flawless, the buttons inside and out still shine. Call quality is great, I haven't had any issues with battery time, I generally charge it nightly but occasionally skip a day and don't have any problems. I love the keypad on this phone, the buttons are big and smooth, I have large hands and can text at the speed of light with this phone, just quickly sliding my thumb over the smooth surface of the keys and giving the slightest press to each before moving on. My favorite feature of course is that it uses the Symbian OS so there are lots and lots of options for software add-ons for this phone. From file managers, to personal accounting programs. My most used add-ons are e-book readers. I've packed a slew of e-books onto the memory card and have something to read no matter where I am.My only complaints about this phone are the music player that I never use and can't get rid of, that gets activated fairly often by the keys on the outside of the phone. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to automatically lock these keys when the flip is closed. You have to use the power button and then scroll down to choose the key lock, a hassle to do every time.All-in-all a wonderfully solid, quality, useful phone with open ended possibilities for features to add-on. I am hoping this one lasts me for years to come, as I think I'd be hard pressed to find a better flip phone out there.",4
"On my 3rd phone!!

I'm on my 3rd one of these and I'm worried the same problem I had with the previous two will happen to my final replacement under warranty.PROS - The phone is very sturdy and has a very good user interface. The software is easy to navigate and it has many features.CONS - Camera is almost not worth using. Slow shutter times and pictures that are worse than what I can manage with my old school RAZR. Phone gets hot after a decent length conversation. Tied to charger for conversations lasting more than 45 minutes.MAJOR PROBLEMS!!!1st Phone - The phone despite being careful and having no damage would shut itself off. I missed several phone calls because of this. Also the SIM card would ""pop"" out of it's place which would cause me too loose service randomly. I called AT&T; and had the phone replaced.2nd Phone - Almost right off the bat the phone had problems. Usually when you close a flip phone the call will end or begin when you open it. About half the time it would not do what it was supposed to do even after verifying the settings were properly set. I could almost handle this before it stated doing the same thing the first phone did.3rd Phone - No problems as of yet and keeping my fingers crossed because only a month left on warranty.",1
"terrible, terrible battery life

I'm hardly a power-user; all I really need a phone for is for talking. Color me surprised when I forgot to charge the battery one evening and the phone died the next afternoon; I couldn't have talked more than 45 minutes in total. Simply atrocious battery life; it's far worse than my three-year-old Motorola, which it replaced. I really regret this purchase.",0
"A great phone, while it stays charged.

I've had this phone for about 8 months now. I got it back when it was free, with a new contract. The initial firmware is a botched headache. After I got the old firmware on it (I paid someone to load the original nokia firmware), it works like a charm. Also, AT&T; is great about giving out the unlock codes.What they all say about the battery life is sadly true. I remedy this with a car charged and a USB charger so that it can always be charging. It's a little bit of a pain, but it's a great phone, loud speakers, lots of memory, fast, big keypad.",3
"This is the worst phone that I have ever bought... and we bought 2 of them

We bought 2 of these because they have the best range for our home in Maine in the summer. The back of mine would not stay on. When I called, they said that the replacement phone was a skelaton and did not include the back... How can a phone not include the back that goes over the phone? I called Nokia and they sent me a new back ( I am still waiting, it takes 7 - 10 days) I called them back and offered to purchase a back and have it sent overnight. They do not HAVE THAT CAPABILITY!!! Nokia? The phone company? My new phone is scotched taped... Meanwhile, my husbands back would not go on after I removed it while speaking to the Nokia people after removing the battery.I went to the AT&T store and the salesman told me that the backs bend the prongs on the ""skeleton of the phone"" when the back is pushed too hard to lock it... Not part of the phone huh? I cannot get anyone to do anything. I have 1 1/2 years left on the contract with 2 backs taped to phones... When the new back comes in, maybe it will fit... maybe not. Do not buy it. Nokia insists that they have never seen this happen... AT&T service person says it happens all of the time but they will not do anything...",0
"Two major flaws!

Great phone. The other reviews elaborate on this. I just want to share a few issues that have arisen with my phone. I have my N75's cover display set to show the caller ID and answering calls upon opening. However, the phone intermittently switches to having to flip the phone open to see the caller ID and having to press a key to answer. Randomly, it will switch back to my original setting...and back and forth and so on. That's not a big deal, but a little detail that will frustrate some people (especially me!). The other flaw is that the microphone arbitrarily stops working without cause. I'll have just completed a phone conversation - put the phone down - it will ring - I answer and the caller hears nothing...but I hear them just fine! Wanna talk about frustrating...especially since this has now happened 3 times! I'm on my second phone because of this...would be on my third but I'm out of my 15 day window to have the phone replaced in-store. Oh ya, I just got off the phone with the warranty folks...they are out of this phone and want to permanently replace my phone with a lesser model (from a different company) for the remainder of my contract! Are they stupid? Buyer beware on this phone. Hopefully you won't encounter these problems because the phone is really nice overall.",2
"Best 'phone' available through a US carrier....

Europe and Asia put us to shame when it comes to carrier-offered phones. If we want a really good, do-it all phone in the US, the only way to go is unlocked, which usually means getting one sans-warranty. This is the first phone I have seen which has a feature-set to match most high-end phones available unlocked...amazing screen, excellent expansion options (both in memory and applications), very high-speed data connections - for e-mail, for web browsing, for sending mms messages - excellent build quality (Motorola will never touch Nokia in this). Quad-band, so it will work anywhere where there is a GSM signal. Props to Cingular/AT&T for finally bringing the goodness to the US.",4
"Cool phone but the battery...ugh!!!

Just had to return it because the battery life was horrible. Overall, the phone is amazing!! I did what users on this site said to do (changing the 3G setting to as needed instead of when available) but still the battery drained in a matter of hours. I have the KRZR now...not as cool as the N75, but at least the battery is still going.",1
"Great 3G Phone

I love this phone. I switched from my Nokia 6681 to the Nokia N75 and I could not be more pleased. While the 6681 was plagued with firmware problems and would switch off or reboot all the time, the N75 has no such issues. I love the music player. Even though I own an iPod I will be using this player a lot due to the convenience of not having to carry another device. The Nokia browser that is hidden in the Tools folder is awesome. I love the preview feature that the browser provides. This lets you preview a large web page and then zoom in on the section you want. The 3G connection is not DSL but decent speed probably more of a 56K modem experience. But good enough for browsing you would expect to do on a phone. I did not find a big difference in speed between 3G and GPRS connections. The camera is decent. I took a few pictures at my daughter's soccer game as a test and they came out quite well. This is a sleek and stylish phone with all the features that I need. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because the battery life is a tad short compared to my earlier Nokia 6681 and I also find that the 6681 had better signal reception than the N75. Could be because of the larger size of the 6681.",3
"My first flip phone

I hesitated to abandon my Nokia candy bar phone. It was so easy to pull out and use. But I needed an FM radio, and when this combination radio/phone came out I jumped ship. It's thin for a flip. Pocketable (which is how I usually carry mine).I'm pleased with the N75. I use it primarily as a phone, messaging device, and radio. Which is a polite way of confessing that I am still a luddite when compared to some of the electronic whizzes out there. Still, here are my thoughts:POP port: My initial hate of the POP port has converted to love. I like how it blocks dirt and lint, and adds sleekness to the phone. My headset stays firmly attached, even when I stick the phone in my pocket with the cord attached.Camera: lower color quality than I expected. It's really just a party-cam in the grand scheme of things over here. And even then, there's a long delay between pressing the button and image capture.Radio: Love the FM radio. All phones should have it. I can listen to morning NPR on the train now. And my gym requires an FM radio for the television audio.Also: made in Finland . . . just like old times.",3
"Bad Battery but overall Awesome Phone!!!

For all those u have been having problems with the phone turning ON when in your pocket and who din know how to lock your keys that are outside...here is the solution... when u press the power button u get an option to lock keypad... select to lock the keypad and that way you dont have to worry about battery draining when in your pocket... i do accept the fact that the battery life on the N75 is not as great as any other Nokia phone... But I thot locking the phone in my pocket saves me a lot of battery... I charge my phone everyday :(... But overall it is an excellent phone...U dont get such a good phone being offered by any provider for FREE...",3
"Nokia - Terrible Service & Quality for Audio Devices

Nokia produces so many high end multimedia phones but provides almost Zero accessory support for audio headsets.When I went to my local cell phone store to buy a headphone adapter for my Nokia phone. I was told by the salesperson that I would have to buy the parts and build my own! When I looked online for one I found the same information.I would have to build my own from parts.Is this Nokia's customer service?First of all my N75 does Not have stereo bluetooth capability. How is this possible for such a costly phone? After contacting Nokia July 2007 I was told they would Never offer an upgrade for the N75. It will never have stereo Bluetooth. You will always have to use a wired headset for listening to music.Second.I was disappointed to find that a stereo headset is Not included with my new phone at all. For such a costly phone that is advertised as a versatile audio player, to not have a stereo headset included is far below a company like Nokia.Third.This phone only has a proprietary 'pop port' that only allows for use of a poorly made Nokia headphone. I can't use an earbud headphone because it hurts my ear. Further, I have been universally told that all Nokia headphone units produce poor quality sound.Fourth.The ONLY 'pop port' to standard headphone adapter ever made is NOT available anywhere. NOBODY carries it, anywhere. Further, what I have seen of this non-existent unit shows poor design. It's bulky, with a big square connector box.After purchasing this expensive phone from Nokia with the idea that it could be used to listen to music. I am left with NO options for a usable headphone unit. ?!?I am forced now to buy a soldering iron, a 3.5mm female mini-jack and an HDS-3 headset and make my own 'pop-port' to standard headphone jack adapter. Which is the only way to be able to use a Quality headphone unit that does not cause pain to my ears.I haven't been able to find the following information anywhere. Is the HDS-3 headphone unit's 'pop-port' connector compatible with the N75 phone? I can't even tell which headphone units are compatible. I found that Nokia data cables are not cross compatible between phone models, so I'm not sure about headphones. I have E-mailed Nokia customer support.It's pathetic that Nokia can't use standardized USB and 3.5mm female mini-jacks for their phones. Why make it so hard on customers? Just for a little more profit?---I was also disappointed about the Symbian software on this phone.s60 version 3 is not backward compatible with s60 v.1 or v.2Most software so far has been made for v.2 and don't expect many to port to v.3The layout and design of the menu system is chaotic and jumbled with very little option for customization. In the end the best you can do to customize the menu system layout of the phone leaves one with a frankenstein like system. Better than the original layout, but still extremely annoying. Half of the total menu options on the entire system are designed to access private and general 'Pay' internet services. I have no interest in using this phone for internet. But I am forced to leave all these menu options on the phone.I guess from all I have heard I expected more from Symbian & Nokia (ironically Symbian is produced by Nokia).I won't be buying another phone from Nokia.",0
"The worst phone from Nokia

I got N75 with my plan from Cingular, believe me this is the worst Nokia phone I have ever used. In a span of 4 months, I had to get it replaced because the phone used to get switched off automatically. The new phone also has similar phones. With even minor shocks the LCD goes off and the phone goes off without any warning. I will highly recommend spending money on a better phone than getting stuck with such poor performance phone on a 2-year contract.",0
"First and Last Nokia Flip Phone

N75-All of the reviews I have read have been right on. I really liked this phone. It does alot. However I am now 16 months into a 24 month contract and this phone has not held up. It has never been dropped and always been in a protected case. I am a Nokia Fan. Every phone I have ever had has been a nokia (about 6 of them now). However, they have all also been candybar phones. The only draw back to this phone is that the ""flip hinges are cheap"" they will crack and break as mine are. Currently, mine elecrical taped together trying to wait out my contract so that I can get another phone. This time probably a Nokia 4300. Smart phone...smart of me to not get another flip phone ever. I wouldn't discourage someone from getting this phone. The features are great. Just don't buy it if you are not gentle on your phone. It wont last.",1
"Could be better

I love the style of the N75, but the quality is very poor. I accidentally dropped it once, and the entire top (the part you flip to open) cracked. It is being held by Gorilla glue at the moment, so I hope it lasts.I do like that it is user friendly and easy to navigate, even if it is a bit ""slow"".I'll be switching to something else next summer for my next upgrade.",2
"Defective Hinge

Within the first month of owning the phone I dropped it in my house (NOT hard floor). No crack or scratch was there.Weeks letter a crack started forming and eventually the hinge was coming apart.As I researched online I discovered this is quite normal. It happens often and Nokia says it's customer abuse.Not true because I know how to ABUSE a phone LOL, and I never abused this phone.Obviously they would not fix mine, nor would Cingular.I am very disappointed because it had great features, great ringtone etc...and I had to glue it 2 continue using it.Do not get this phone, research online and you will find many others who have had this problem with the hinge and Nokia refuses to admit it's theire problem.",1
"Avoid!

Many reviewers list pros, but my personal feeling is that the cons far outway any of these. Here is list of the problems:1) While some of the keys are large, the navigation ones are small and hard to press.2) Non-intuitive interface, very hard to navigate and find what you are looking for3) Battery meter goes from almost full to dead within a few minutes4) Large and bulky without redeeming features, most of the size is taken by the keypad.5) Horrible miserable cameraBeing the no 1 cell phone manufacturer seems to be corrupting Nokia. Their phones used to be solid, clean, easy to use. You could not go wrong with choosing them. Alas, this is a miserable device, which (if it ever pretends to) can not dream of competing with the iPhone.[Edit] To top it off, the phone just died. It wasnt dropped, nor used much. Nokia should be ashamed of themselves.",0
"Beware of the hinge.

I purchased this phone new through AT&T.; It has functioned flawlessly for as long as I have owned it, with one big exception.Pros:Good responsiveness.You can open a number of PC file formats.You can synch contacts and a number of other things with your PC easily with included software.The PC software works well with Windows XP and it seems like quality software.Bluetooth works flawlessly.Memory expandable.Cons:MP3 playback/organization, etc, is not the best, but it is survivable.Do you expect to be able to flip it open? Good luck with yours, my hinge lasted approximately 6 months, and this appears to be a known issue (although Nokia/ATT do not seem to consider it a design flaw, but I'm just starting the repair process now - we'll see).Update:They will not fix the broken hinge without charging. You may as well get a new phone for the price they are asking. Anyway, I replaced mine with a Blackberry, and the Blackberry's battery lasts several days more than the N75's.",0
"Many Flaws but Good Style

I have this phone for past 3 months. I have some weakness for flap phones and this was best available for free after signing 2 years contract. I was happy to see it when I received it but after 3 months I came across many flaws some are related to design and other related to software which makes it so annoying at many times. I ignored others reviews when I was buying it but I think people shouldnt make the same mistake as others did.. Thats why for the first time I am writing a review on Amazon for this product. there are certain things which I are terribly annoying and specific to this particular phone as I had many other models of Nokia and other companies but never had the type of problems which I faced with this one..1) This phone many times doesnt play the ringtone when you have an incoming call. So you have to keep it on vibration always .. You are going to miss the call if you are in some party or traveling..2) Response time from keypad sound and typing of any Unknown number you want to call is terribly big.. It just annoys me and I clicked off keypad sound which I would have kept otherwise.3) Now screen of this crappy mobile goes off when i disconnect any call because of this I cant redial or connect another call unless I close the flap. Its damn annoying when you get a call waiting and want that person to be on hold..4) The option of keeping different ring tones for different persons doesnt work with this phone as it doesnt play ringtones many times and if at all it plays them than it plays some other tone..5) Its so difficult to attach handsfree or music headphone to the mobile.. you will always feel that you will break some other delicate part while connecting them.. if you want to buy this mobile and listen to music thn you should have bluetooth headphone..There are some positives..1) Sound quality is impressive2) Camera works fine3) style is goodI would recommend against buying this phone.. Its damn annoying at times.. well make your own decision..",0
"This IS a bad phone!

I'm glad it wasn't only me who dislike the phone!!1) SOOOO SLOW! There have been many situations where I had to reply to someone immediately (both phone and text) but the phone didn't respond quick enough. It has such a weird delayed reaction! I'm talking delayed as in up to 30secs!2)Freezes. A LOT.3)Just plain ugly. I went from Razr to this. The phone seemed so thick! And did I mention it's ugly?4)Buttons on front get pushed accidentally while in backpack. I'm not sure if there is a way to lock the three front keys, but I never figured out how to. The phone comes with this weird song, and that song would play when the middle front button was pushed. Almost got my phone taken away at school many times.",0
"This has about everything I want.......

I love the phone, the outside speakers have a good sound, plays music, nice camera and more stuff than I need. Two things you may have to be careful of is the outside lq display. easy to damage and if you claim warrenty, the answer is you dropped it. The hings seem a little loose for a flip, they'll probably hold up. Overall I like it, but the next one is the next N series up.",3
"Beware: Manufacture doesn't cover cracking @ joint!

I thought this was a wonderful phone until it cracked between the joint and the bottom end of the screen. So I called the manufacture and they said that they don't cover cracking at the joint and now my warranty is void. So if you decide to buy this phone and you talk a lot on it, know that this will also happen to you. BTW I have had the phone for 10 months when this happened.",1
"Awsome but not perfect.

The Nokia N75, while not a perfect phone, is very good. It isn't the smallest phone, but it is not excessively large. When compared in size to a RAZR, it is about the same length closed, double the length opened, and about a RAZR and a half thick. It is about as wide as a RAZR as well.I much prefer the large size and big screens. I came from a MOTORAZR V3, and the difference in the screens and operating systems is like night and day. This phone is a HUGE step up.One thing I don't really like is the slow processing of the phone. The battery life problems are easily fixed when you change the packet data settings.One major plus is the ability to easily download and install 3rd party programs on the phone. The music player, while it may not be as good as a dedicated music player, is excellent. The menus are straight forward, the phone is intensely customizable. I doubt any 2 customized N75 will look alike.For me to go back to a Motorola phone, they would have to make a new OS from scratch. They have been using the same OS with minor tweaks for probably over 6 or 7 years now.",3
"Nice Phone

Pros:Really cool phone. Nice OS with amazing tabbed display option.Battery is not bad if not great.I changed the packet option to 'when needed' from 'always' which helps the batteryNice music playerCons:OS is a bit slow. Response sometimes a but sluggish.had some issues with real player files not workingagain as i said battery is not great... dont xpect 3 days widout charging...",3
"Not recommended

I got this phone as a gift from my then BF, now husband. Within 5 months, I've had 3 replacements of this phone. It freezes whenever it pleases, pardon the rhyming, half the time I'd seem like a prank caller because the person I'm calling could not hear me. It's embarrassing especially when I call the church or work or some random store. The only thing that can fix the prob is to turn the phone off then on again, which can be a real hassle when you're in a hurry or if you have an emergency. Sadly, my latest unit is still defective, I'm so tired of calling customer service and all the shipping bruhaha to get another phone that could be worse than the one I'd be sending back. Buy at your own risk.",0
"samsung power charger

the product arrived as described and in a timely manner. I would do business with this seller again.",4
"What a deal!!

I Bought Case, Headset,& Extra charger, through Amazon for what the case alone was at AT&T. All exactly as advertised and arrived FAST!",4
"Samsung Sync Wall Charger

This charger is not available anywhere but on Amazon. It works perfectly and has a small indicator light to show that it's actually charging.",4
"The quality is as cheap as the price is.

The item arrived quickly and the price was a nice deal; however, when unboxing the package I noticed that the charger was a bit broken at the end where it plugs into the phone and very fragile. The product is very cheap material and wouldn't even fit into my phone. I finally managed to sneeze it in with a bit of fixing it myself. I don't recommend for long time saving, only buy it if needed for temporary use because it won't last long. I guess you get what you paid for.",1
"Exactly what I needed

I was just looking for a replacement charger (since I lost mine), and this one does the job. It does have quite a bit shorter cord (and it doesn't stay plugged into the phone very well if you're talking on it), but you get what you pay for.",3
"Wonderful product!!!

I was so sad when I thought my phone was dying, I bought this charger praying that my old charger was the problem, and it was. This new charger fits snugly into my phone and I haven't had a single problem with it. The price was very affordable and I'm glad to see new life in my phone. :D",4
"Samsung phone recharger

Broke my original Samsung recharger a few weeks back. Called AT&T. No help, the Samsung product was 'ancient' to them. Looked for the exact charger on Amazon. Found it. Ordered two. Received same in mail, in a few days. The chargers are brand new. Tested both, they work great. Many thanks to Amazon for still carrying this 'ancient' and particular product. I wish a Merry Christmas to everyone at Amazon.",4
"Works great

My son loses everything, so of couse he somehow lost his cell phone charger. I order this one thru Amazon and it came 2 days later and was not Prime and not shipped by Amazon.It worked great and we have had no problems.",4
"Very good charger

works great! easy to use. Power cord is short but i guess that is why it is a travel charger.",4
"Does the job!!!!!!!!

This is the best price i could of found and i wasnt to sure about the quality but it does the job",4
"An excellent low cost solution.

It does what its supposed to do at fraction of cost Samsung charges for a replacement charger.",4
"Awesome

The charger i bought is great, it showed up in just a few days, was very inexpensive, and it does the job.",4
"Generic: Not told

I bought what I thought was the SYNC SGH-A707 Charger. What I got was not that it had a different look, number everything. So I though well I might as well try it. When I went to try to use it (it said on the box that you could leave your phone on ect.) my phone kept turning on and off over and over, one right after the other. I e-mailed the company and they sent a message the next day saying to try it because it should work and if I still had a problem contact them again. Even the packing slip said it was the charger I ordered. So I tryed it with my phone off and it did charge. I'm glad for that at least. I didn't have time to send that back and wait for another thats why I payed extra for shipping. If I had known they were going to send a generic charger I would have bought from another company. Never once did they say sorry or try to see if things were ok. The only reason I gave a 3 is because at least I can get it to charge my phone (even if it has to be off). I'd never buy from them again unless I HAD to. Be careful!!!!",2
"What can you expect for the price

Does it work? Kind of. It worked on my wife's cell phone if she turns the phone off during charging. My cell phone it actually drained the battery. I have a cheap Samsung phone. My wife has a nicer Samsung phone.So for the price, I guess it is ok but I would not purchase it again.",1
"DO NOT BUY IT!!!!

The charger did not work! It's my fault for even thinking that something that costs pennies would work. The charger itself was a cheap replica of the original samsung charger. Anyways, future customers please be aware and do no purchase items that have a price which is too good to be true!",0
"Defective

Again this item was ordered a month ago. Arrived defective. It does not work. I have been calling every since to get a replacement was told several times a new one was being sent. I have yet to receive it.",0
"Beware cheap ""samsung"" after market knockoffs

Guess I should have known by the price, but this charger arrived and does not work at all. Who is going to return a product that they paid 2 bucks for, plus shipping of course? I got mine from ""BargainCell"" by the way, but common sense now tells me that NO working charger is going to cost 2 bucks. I'm glad it didn't damage my phone, tossed it in the trash, lesson learned! (Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.)",0
"Works fine. Charges Phone. What more can be said?

This charger works fine. It charges the phones. The phones are a million years old, but they still work, so I needed to keep them charged. This did the trick.",3
"It worked

It worked perfectly on the phone and has shown no problems since I purchased it a month ago. Will continue to use it.",4
"BORNRIGHT

THE CELL PHONE CHARGER WORKS GREAT. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THE CORD ITSELF IS 3FT. AND TO SHORT WHEN YOU PLUG IT IN TO PUT IT ON A DESK OR TABLE. I USUALLY LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR. THE NORMAL CORD THAT COMES WITH THE PHONE IS 6 FT AND THIS ONE IS I/2 THAT LENGTH. OTHER THEN THAT ISSUE THE CHARGER IS OK.",2
"Samsung chargers

This product came with a wire not attached and I had to take the whole thing apart and re-wire it myself. The car charger I purchased for 14 cents and paid $5 for shipping is the wrong one and pointless to return for 14 cents and another shipping fee.Not my best purchases to date.",1
"Perfect!

Not much to say about it, it's simply a charger, what makes the difference is it Isn't a generic but the original one that was intended for it , so therefore it's perfect!",4
"Siemens MC60 unlocked cell phone

I live in Africa and needed a cell phone that I could use locally. The selections here in Dar es Salaam are limited so I decided to buy online.The good:I loved the look of the phone. It is very light even though it was dropped several times it seemed to hold up.The bad:I gave the phone to my 12 year old after only having it about a month for the following reasons:1. The display is very difficult to see. The light does not stay on long enough to complete your tasks and the screen is so dark that you can in no way even see the time display without turning on the backlight.2. The camera was not very good and was only used once to test.3. The instruction booklet was entirely in Italian so it was of no help.4. The most annoying thing about the phone was the lack of ringtones included with the phone and even more annoying was the fact that even though I had the volume turned completely up I could not hear it ringing unless it was in my hand.I would not recommend this phone to anyone except perhaps the very very patient.",0
"Great little phone.

This was a gift for Fathers Day 2 more than 2 years ago. It has been a great phone. I've been able to use it in the US, Europe and the Caribbean. What I like most is the solid construction. I am prone to drop things. This phone has taken much abuse and it hasn't missed a beat. If you want something dependable and don't need any fancy gadgets (I rarely use the camera) you can't go wrong with this one.",3
"I Love this phone

I have only had this phone for 3 weeks and I love it.I only use it as a phone and a camera. I send text messages, too.I have not used the web, MP3 player, or speaker yet.It is beautiful.My only complaint is that it seems to get dirty quickly with regular handling.",3
"Product was/is not 100% quality

Well, where do I begin?This phone was given by myself as a present to a dear friend of mine. Text messages are often never received nor sent by this phone to other phones. Also, the phone will be closed in attempted to be dissconnected from a recent phone call - however, more than a few times the phone will not disconnect the call, as if it is still connected to the last caller. At this point the battery must be completely removed and the phone restarted.Also, the phone will randomly say ""please insert SIM card"" when the SIM card is already inserted into the phone...All in all i was very dissapointed by the money i paid - a very high amount for a cell phone. THe phone has already been in the shop once - and my friend has only had it since christmas.",1
"Amazing

A great phone . This time I bought two for a couple of newly married friends. I thought that it would be an unusual gift",4
"big mistake

bought and was exited spent 40 usd for shipping sent to Africa got thanks then screws started falling off.Then i received a sad phone call from Africa.Now i have to find another phone.",0
"bad phone

I adquired a motorola v3i DG for my wife, but the screen falled in blackout after seven days!! I do not understand how is this possible. Initially I supposed a software problem but latter I realized that it was a hardware fault. I lost my money...",0
"Made poorly..

The phone worked for its purpose. It was a prop. Unfortunately, some of the parts of the phone were falling off of the phone immediately after taking out of delivery box. Not put together well. Obviously a cheap product that has been mass produced. Not worth the $100.00 I bought it for. Not sure about the return policy.. so they may be good about that but since it wasn't my money... I didn't get too disappointed about it.",1
"Motorola RAZR V3i Dolce 7 Gabbana Unlocked

I am still holding onto this phone although I know many have moved on to new brands. Well, am not giving this one up yet as it works fine and I currently don't need a phone for those many extra things. I have not even used all the functions on this one! For those who want a functioning phone just for calls and texting aka keeping it simple this is a phone I would recommend.",3
"dolce gabana cell

dolce gabana cell looks great and operates easily. problem i have is battery does not hold up well. constantly charging battery. followed all instructions for charge up.",3
"Return

This is a great phone but will not work on AT&T. Have been waiting on return slips for over a week.After 4 phone calls to customer service. How long does it take to e-mail return slips.Do not buy from these people.",0
"D & G Great but not with Tmobile..........

I do love this phone, and regardless of what another review says its gold not bronze. However if you use tmobile you may have some issues. Firt when you get a voicemail message you will not get a standard alert telling you that you have a message., You get this blank weird text from '_@' no names, no text just those two characters in the 'from' line., The only way to fix this is to actually download software to hack the phones software itself because tmobile don't go out of their way to fix it or send the updates via text for the phone. Another thing, games from tmobile will not work on this phone, another issue because of tmobile lack of service, but just something to be aware of when buying this unlocked phone. Also when you get this pack ,you do not get the US power charger but rather some asian/euro charger with an adapter. There is also a weird sticker on the box sayng that as soon as you open it motorola no longer are responsible for repairs. Totally weird but anyway...how do you know if you even need repairs unless you open it? I foun this totally insane. I have had no actual damage or problems other than the issues with tmobile voicemail and game functions.I have had mine a few months and haven't had problems with fading, however I do keep it in the eel skin case most of the time. Another thing, the battery doesn't last long on this phone, not compared to other phones I have had.This phone looks great and does work well ...once you sort out a couple of issues.",4
"be bold in gold

i love my gold phone. when i first got the black razr, i hated how flimsy it was, i was afraid of sitting on it. then i switched to the slvr, which i totally loved. i loved how sturdy it was and the thinness. however when i got my slvr stolen, i bought the unlocked gold razr. it is similar to the black razr that i had, but this time i actually am not afraid of breaking it, bc i now care for this phone more than the previous two. it may be just the label, or that it is in gold, but i really make sure not the scratch or sit on this phone AT ALL. if you are looking for a replacement phone bc you got yours stolen and have to buy an unlocked GSM phone, i really recommend this one, bc it is only 150 dollars more than a regular unlocked razr. i also recommend this phone if you have a tendency to not care for your phone, bc with this phone you will definitely start caring.",4
"why does this not work with Verizon Wireless

I just received my new Motorola RAZR V3i Dolce & Gabbana Phone (Unlocked)by Motorola. I use Verizon for my Services. When I took it there to switch from 1 razor to another - they said they don't support this type of phone. Would this be true or did the salesperson even know. My current razor does not have a Sims card.Thank you",0
"Motorola RAZR V3i Dolce & Gabbana Unlocked Cell Phone

This is a gorgeous cell phone but requires a sim card so I had to send it back as Verizon doesn't do sim cards. It is lovely to behold and it greets you with ""Doice Gabbana"" upon start-up. I never was able to take advantage of the other features but am sure it would have been wonderful.",4
"dolce and gabbana

I love my dolce and gabbana motorola phone; I have the bluetooth headset and eelskin case too. Come on, if you are into D&G you might as well do it right. :) The mp3 sound is great; phone is easy to use and has great features. I recommend it for those who must have.....like me!",4
"Beautiful Cellular Telephone

A beautiful cellular telephone with more features than the average person will ever use. We purchased the unlocked cellular for use by my wife (I already had a more masculine cellular) when traveling in South America, rather than paying almost $3.00 per minute for calls through our local carrier.Check on the kids a few times and the telephone is paid for. The telephone charges saved, should justify the steep price of the phone. You can purchase a more economical unlocked phone but there is no way it will look as good as this one.",4
"Inconformidad en la compra de teléfono Motorola Dolce & Gabbana.

Buenos Días, señor (es) Amazon. Por esta vía les escribe Arcos David Bigott Ramírez, La presente es para informar inconformidad en la compra de un teléfono Motorola Razr V3i Dolce & Gabbana, a la compañía Zena Mobile, según planilla Trasexpress PLR0109551795, el cual acabo de recibir, manifiesto en una serie de detalles lo siguiente: 1. El teléfono que me llegó no es el que aparece en sus fotografías y por el cual me dicidí a la compra del mismo, debido a que anteriormente tuve uno original Dolce & Gabbana y que conozco perfectamente que él viene en una caja dorada, apliques dorados en sus teclas externas de volumen, tecla inteligente y de grabación de voz, marco de la pantalla principal y logo Motorola todos dorados, trae hasta el dije Dolce & Gabbana con todos y sus demás accesorios que incluye manual, manos libres, CD de instalación, adaptador de memorias SD, en el menú, su software incluye una especie de caja fuerte para almacenar claves, sitios web, de Key Criteria, etcétera, La tapa de cierre de la batería llegó con un pequeño golpe en su extremo superior izquierdo. Posterior a este e-mail enviaré fotos de la caja y accesorios del que tuve y del detalle del golpe de la tapa de la batería que anteriormente señalo. Agradeciendo la mayor recepción e información al respecto quedo antento por el teléfono (Venezuela) (058) (0412) 7945939 y dirección de correo bigottarcos@hotmail.com",0
"Not for everyone

This was my first phone through T-mobile 4 years ago. Somewhere down the line it broke on me. Since then, I've gone through enough phones to realize just how much I loved my D&G RAZR V3i. I miss it but am leaving T-mobile, thus I won't replace it.",4
"RAZR CELL PHONE

I received my RAZR V3i cell phone and am completly happy with my purchase. I've read the other reviews and could not disagree more with this seller. Delivery was very fast and I inserted my SIM and off I went. I would buy from this seller anytime. Thanks.Cell",4
"Extremely Disappointed

I am highly disappointed with this product. I have had it for approximately a month now. It rarely stays connected to the Bluetooth, it vibrates even when you turn off that feature, it cost too much to have such limited features. I feel ""Robbed.""",0
"LOVE IT!

I bought this phone from Neiman Marcus when it first came out, and it's been about a year now and I have no complaints. It's an awesome phone, both in function and design. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it, especially for those fashionistas out there! It's definitely worth buying, in particular now that it is at half the price it was at when it first came out.",4
"Looks good, but...

This phone sucks. The software is slow, especially when the phone is loaded with lots of pictures. The buttons are clumsy to push, especially if you have big fingers. Ergonomically you would do better with an older model Motorola cellphone. The buttons on the side are laid out in a manner that when you handle the phone you frequently tend to change the ringer to off inadverdently. That is a real design boo boo.The RF section is, however, pretty sensitive and stacks up well against any other phone in terms of talk distance and reception.Don't waste your money.",1
"Gorgeous, Functional

If you're looking for a phone that is the best value for your money, stop reading right here. This phone isn't for you.If, however, you're looking for a functional phone that is attractive and garners a lot of attention from passersby and fashionistas alike, you're in the right place.The Motorola V3i DG is a great phone - it is a RAZR after all. Some people don't like the RAZR because they think it's been played out or overdone, but this phone is unique and has a definite ""cool factor"". The phone's features are a standard late 2005 or early 2006 featureset - there's an MP3 player, a transflash slot, a camera (that could be a lot better, but that's Motorola for you - it's a phone), a video camera, support for real-song ringtones, and a nice set of screens.If you're looking for a device for e-mail, this probably is not your phone. If you like to text constantly and IM casually and you talk often, this is a great phone for you. My one gripe is that the speaker phone is of a low quality compared to the RAZR I had for Verizon. Other than that, it's an excellently-crafted piece of work.I highly recommend this phone (with the awesome-looking DG case).",4
"In the end...it's still just a cell phone

This phone I found is over priced, and doesn't work any differently than my mom's razor phone that she got for free from her cell phone provider. If you want a phone that looks like it belongs to a pimp, by all means buy it. In the end, it's still a cell phone. Wasn't worth my time. Hope I spared you from losing some hard earned cash. The phone will lose the ringer or not ring at all depending on how you handle the phone. The buttons on the side are not very ergonomical. I wish I had read the reviews and saved my money.",2
"I own this phone and love it.

I have had this phone since August and I love it. I am constantly complimented on it and people are always curious about it. I have no problems using text messages (someone had said they did) There is a slot for a micro SD card inside the phone (I have a 2GB card) so it doesn't really run slow for me. The phone has additional features a regular razr does not, like airplane mode, iTunes, and what I like best, software that you can transfer pictures to your phone from your computer (make your own wallpaper!) and can make your own ringtones with. Since D&G designed the phone there are some misspellings in the English lol (like dialled calls, personalise for example). There are times when I don't have signal when I should, but there are also times when I get signal when noone else does (like on the subway) so its a coin toss. All in all I love having th phone. It is definitely for people who love to be noticed and show off, and like having a pimped out phone.",3
"Get another phone !!!

I had this phone for about two months. It has the worst user interface of any phone I have owned. It was obviously designed by some engineer without any notion of what phone users really want to do. After 2 months, when I couldn't get it to redial a phone number I had just called, I took a hammer to it. As one reviewer said, the two happiest days you have with this phone are when you buy it and when you get rid of it !!! I'll never buy a motorola phone again. I only gave it one star because I couldn't give it zero !",0
"Lots of bling but still a RAZR

Lets be frank, this is a RAZR after all. It is all blinged out in gold as per the D&G style but it is a RAZR. The reason I give 4 stars is my wife absolutely adores this phone and she feels it is completely reliable. The phone's features and operation have been more reliable than her previous Silver RAZR so she loves it. The only reason I won't give 5 stars is the fact it is a RAZR and is prone to the normal problems associated with RAZRs. If you want the look, then buy the phone.",3
"Come on, people pay more for suits, jewelry or smartphones

This phone is not outrageously expensive and, if you wear a suit and good shoes sometimes, what's wrong with carrying a phone that doesn't make you look as a teenager? I bought D&G RAZR to replace my ~$600 Treo, because it was too heavy in a pocket and antenna fell out and had to be reattached with crazy glue. Voice quality and battery life is far better than Treo for half price.",4
"PLEASE BE CAREFULL!

Sorry amazon, this is my first dissapointed review at amazon. there are 2 d&g as anne said, black and gold which is the limited edition one and the mass production one, i just bought this one but unfortunately its not in a perfect or new condition some dirt on it, the color is faded and is almost gone from the side buttons, doesnt close welland a white label inside the body trying to cover the original fone information, the assemblying is very poor, i love motorola, never had this problem, please be aware of thi, i think it's refabrished or something, missing features, buttom line DONT BUY IT FROM HERE i would sell mine for 10$ without shipping however i just got today.:S",0
"Motorola RAZR V3i Dolce & Gabbana Unlocked Cell Phone

It's really great. I used the phone in India and it works really good.Thanks,Suguna Reddy",4
"Love this phone.

I got this phone because I wanted to change from pay as you go to a subscription plan. I just took whatever phone the sales person offered me. I was quite taken aback by the flash of a D&G gold phone and the implications of having such a high end label. That is my only complaint. The quality of the speaker system is excellent. I love the real song capabilities and the ease of texting. I have gone from hating texting to texting diva. I love this phone and have had it since September and have had no problems with the battery or the finish. The phone will get you noticed, but that's not why I got it. I recommend this phone as being useful, capable, and efficient. I'm not a techie, and only use it for texting, alarm clock, listening to tunes, and phone calls.",4
"So Rare and So worth it

I completely agree. This is a trendy phone for those who love to show off. It has some great new features as compared with the older versions of the razr. It's not a PDA or a smart phone and is not intended to be. This is stickly for the fashionistic age, those who want to show of something that not everyone has. As a matter of fact, you won't see anyone carrying this phone where I'm from (MI) and only 2 people have purchased it in the Metro Detroit area so far (me being on of them). So it's rare, and it's nice to have something that no one else has. I love it for what it is. It's way better than the other razrs and the phone mp3 is pretty ok. Especially for the $200 I paid for it. I enjoy this phone and the looks people give me when they see it. So don't buy it if you are into high quality features that a smart phone has to offer, buy it if you want to be flashy and rare! LIKE ME :-)",4
"Golden Glamour

This phone is gorgeous. I am not sure why anyone would say it is ugly -- quite to the contrary, I get frequent compliments on it. It's absolutely adorable. I also have the pink Razr, and I switch the SIMs so I can carry whichever phone suits my mood that day. All of my contacts are totally portable. Fun!",4
"D & C Motorola RAZR

Same great phone in a great package. My wife wanted one when we saw them in Ireland in the fall, so I picked it for her Christmas present. People stop her to ask about the phone and her office if envious.Great gift for the woman who has it all!!!!",4
"great phone if you can afford the wardrobe needed

Okay I'm actully older reviewing this phone and used the kids forum so I don't have to log on.I'll review who is suppose to use this phone and its quality. But let's just say that this phone does carry the Dolce & Gabbana name. Now their clothing may last long but other things, expect to use it for about a year, this phone will be outdated. Now let's move onto the targeted market for this phone.The targeted market this cellphone was designed for is for those that wear Dolce & Gabbana clothing. Walking around with this phone is suppose to complement your outfit and especially with the D G logos dangling around.Now for the quality. Since this is a Dolce & Gabbana phone we treat it as an accessory. It shouldn't be used everyday nor should it be used to bring to work. This is more like the evening phone when you go somewhere special so complaning about it's quality is kind of.... not smart since this is what this phone was designed for. Now onto the actual v3i phone review.This phones camera is leaps better than the original v3. Even though it is only at 1 megapixel it still produces pictures good enough for the smaller prints. Video record is a shame as usual due to the limited resolution. Video playback on this phone isn't choppy but the phone can't really handle the high framerates. Using this phone as a music player, the quality is there but no where near an mp3 players quality. THe phone offers a micro sd slot and I think you can near around 2gb with these things, but I never cared to purchase one. THe accessories for this phone aren't really that expensive and are very affordable if you compare them to the actual Dolce & Gabbana accessories, not the ones with Dolce & Gabbana and Motorola. The cases run for about 70 dollars I think for the ones with Motorola, and the ones with just Dolce & Gabbana should start at around 255 dollars, and go way higher. overall this phone does deserve a 5 stars and if you plan on purchasing this phone, you have to know it is just a phone for a night out don't look at those people complaning about this phone saying how slow the os is, i found it just right because you can't really compare it to a smart phone.",4
"Great BUY!

I use my phone for my life! I mean I travel I work I talk I download text and my planner OMG I would be lost without a GREAT phone! I have to say I was worried at first to buy but, heck if I didnt like believe me I would of returned it! I get so many comments oh where did you get the that phone? I never seen one that color? ""THATS JUST HAWT!"" So I have never heard anyone tell me ugh why that color please this colr shines pink pss thats what I got my daughter. I'm 30+ yrs old I want style and this phone is style! Now i talked about the looks lets talk about the use! The phone loads super! It has no trouble downloading files for work or play! I love this phone @ Thumbs up!",4
"PLAYED OUT!

This phone has been featured on the Wives of Orange County, people it's old news and played out! Time to come up with a new design. By the time you see it on TV all the other posers already have them. It no longer is original and it's yesterday's fashion. So if you are thinking about buying it don't because it is too late! Fashion moves quickly, you have to move with it!",0
"Frankly for the Fashionista

I saw this phone at saks....not to fond of the Razr , however it caught my eye simply because i own a lot of Dolce and Gabbana clothing. With that said....this is a designer phone, one can choose to buy a hanes cotton t-shirt for 10 bucks or a D&G with the same feel for 100+ ( same concept applies to this phone ). If one feels that this phone is out of their price range ( or too expensive ) it's probably because they either can't afford it, or are quite practical with their money .None the less this phone can only be appreciated by fans of the designer. 5 stars for design ( i'm bias to this label over all others ). As far as function I enjoy my cingular 8525 pda",4
"hella-yeah!

At first sight, i found this phone to be extremely attractive. I mean, what else could you ask for but a Dolce & Gabbana RAZR!?! Considering this phone is comparable to the original RAZR i wouldn't dare spend this much on a simple phone, but I guess it is the thought and concept that counts... gold rules!",3
"Looks Good BUT

Let me be frank I bought this phone because it looked good. It's beautiful and very easy to use. I usually buy a Nokia. The problem is my phone's battery stopped working in the second month. So I bought a new one. Then people started telling me they can't hear my voice well. So I couldn't talk to them for long. Plus my ear hurts more while using it then using my last phone. Also the golden D&G sign is starting to become silver. I concluded that this phone isn't for me and just bought a Nokia. If you want a phone everyone is going to ohh and ahh over then this is the one for you. In my first week about 25 people told me my phone was gorgeous. But if you want the phone that will last longer then a few months consider what happened to me.",1
"WOW!

I love the gold color! Too bad I just bought a black razor last month.",4
"2 BEST RAZR DAYS

day 1 - the day you buy it.day 2 - the day you get rid of it.",0
"Bad Phone. Stay Away

The Motorola Razr's hype is based on alot of advertising. I had one of these for 2 days. It was horrible. I couldn't hear people talking to me, so I turned up the volume to maximum and then I was echoing in the background. I've heard this phone has had nothing problems.It felt soooo good to say ""GOODBYE MOTO!""",0
"Great!

Okay, first of all, the review down below which states this phone is only for homosexuals is complete garbage. I'm a heterosexual male and I think this cell is AWESOME!! I've gotten loads of compliments from people asking where I got it, and it also functions as a good cell phone and isn't all about the look. The only problem I have is that when you're trying to sign onto AIM, or download ringtones, photos, etc, it takes FOREVER. Some of the instant messages don't even go through. However, if you don't care about that, by all means, add to cart!",3
"Goldie

This phone is great to me, I love all the features that comes with this phone, a luxurious gold and silver finish, megapixel camera and mp3 player with bluetooth connections,video capture/playback,quad-band world phone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz),voice-activated dialing,and you're talk time is up to 4 hours. It doesn't hold memory long but it is very pretty, everyone is always like where did you get your phone i have never seen a phone like that!![...]",3
"Gold star for Gold Razr

I work for a cell phone company and when I saw this phone and then one of my guy friends said, Wow, that would look good on you!, my ego took over and I had to have it. Having never owned a Motorola cell, I am still learning it but it has been wonderful. The camera resolution is very good as well. I feel pretty much like I'm ""all that"" when its in my pocket in its gold leather case with my Dolce & Gabbana ""DG"" charm hanging out of my pocket. Or when its sitting on my desk in my office and it draws a crowd. I also purchased the ""gold"" DG blue tooth. Not only is it cool because how many blue tooth units are gold and have DG on them, but the call quality is awesome! I LOVE IT!!",4
"Excellent phone and customer service!

This company practices good old chivalry with its clients as well as with potential clients. This is the phone to have if you want wide eyes open when people see it in your hand. I have read other's reviews here but I haven't had any problem with it. Batteries seem to be funny even with the best laptops: it is a matter of knowing how and when to charge your phone batteries; once you get the trick you'll always see the magic work!",4
"mediocre at best

for $375 this phone is outrageously pricedonly 1.3MP? how much memory does it come with? Where is stereo bluetooth support? This phone lacks the A2DP Bluetooth profile for stereo bluetooth headsets. For a phone that's over a year old, this is seriously too expensive.the only reason why im giving it 2 stars is for the dolce & gabbana name on it.just take a look at the sony ericsson w810i for example, 2mp camera, 512MB memory stick, upgradeable to 4GBs, and no i am not paid by sony to say this.this is just some old phone with D&G;'s logo slapped on it. It's not hard to find a better phone.",1
"D&G phone free now from dealers nationwide

do the research...reap what you sew, I got my D&G razor phone free! too muchmoney? not nuf time?",0
"WHY?

Why would anyone pay so much for some retarded looking phone when you can get one for free at any carrier. Amazing how utterly shallow people are that they have to have some ridiculous pimped out phone that they will just replace in six months or so. Grow up people!",0
"Not what you want

This gold razr is cool looking, but looks too much like some kiddy prize or something and the paint is sure to wear off! so much for a beautiful lookin phone. get the Motorola Razor V3tit is the black one for T-mobileit has a memory card and the motorola symbol on the from flip lights up blue its amazing!!!",0
"Doesn't quite fit

The case I got was nice, but it didn't quite fit right...the cover needs to wrap around the end of flip-out cover instead of providing a flimsy elastic band that only goes around it. The result is that the entire cover slides up the back side of the phone and buttons end up being covered up by the case in all the wrong places.",0
"TMobile Travel Charger

excellent, I think that this product meets the expectations which I bought, in addition, I recommend it as a product of very good quality.",2
"It's a case

Gets dusty inside. Great for active people. I can run without this moving around. All the slots are cut nicely and every part is easily accessible.",3
"Krusell Genuine Leather Case Classic with Multidapt Sony Ericsson W810i

Krusell Genuine Leather Case Classic with Multidapt Sony Ericsson W810iWorks great with the phone.",3
"Excellent

This whole transaction went very well. I love the product, and it got to me in a very short time. Thank you.",4
"Just came apart

Product just came apart after using it for a week. Face came off the earpiece, then one of the wires separated. How about making them better and costing a little more.Wireless Technologies ClearPro Over the Ear Headset with CAE for Motorola KRZRK1, KRZRK1m, PEBL, Q, RAZR, V3xx, RIZR, SLVRL7, V323, V360, V361, V365, W315",0
"Just fine

I was quite satisfied with the speedy delivery, and am happy to say that their description of the item was slightly better than accurate.",4
"Worked like it promised.

Software worked liked it promised. Took a little effort to get software to recognize my Moto V3, but nothing that would been any more difficult for any other software. Worth getting if you like adding pics and mp3's to your moto phone.",3
"Be careful what you wish for

My company issues cell phones to employees, like myself, who work part of the time from home and on the road. The phones are standard, off the self items anyone can buy, but, because my company pays the phone bill each month, they have networking disabled. That is, you can't download software, games, ringtones, do text messages, etc. But what I really wanted was to be able to sync my contacts off my computer into the phone instead of tediously entering 200 plus entries. So the only way I can do this is by getting the Motorola Phone tools and syncing manually. Since my company will not pay for this software, I looked to Amazon for a bargin. Motorola sells the software for $49.50. I found it on Amazon, from ""Export Accessories"" for the unbelivable price of $2.95. The disc apparently comes from China as the only English on the CD is the title- the rest is Chineese. I'm fairly computer savvy, so I got it working without problems. All the features work except for media transfers, so I couldn't add ringtones or photos. But my main desire was to sync my contacts from my company's Dell PC, and that worked. It's a little slow, (via standard USB cable), but it works fine. So in the long run, I was satisfied. Since the phone also has bluetooth, I was able to mount the phone on my Macintosh at home to transfer ringtones and photos, (Motorola phone tools is PC only). For most people, they will have the ability to download ringtones and photos from their servcie provider, so this software is not for everyone. But if you have a lot of contacts to load in the phone, it was a real bargin at this price.",2
"great seller

Item was exactly what seller said it would be. Great price and perfect for what I needed it to do. Thank you so much!",4
"Big Disappointment with calendar sync

After Nokia I got spoiled with the easy calendar sync. This program is not friendly with Lotus Notes, especially where repeating calendar entries exist. It's too much trouble to use.",1
"OK

Ok! Just what I was looking for, Thank you. Would recomend to all who are in need of this item.",2
"Waste of time

Couldn't get the software to work reliably and in the end I disposed of the phone and all related items.",0
"no clear install instructions, flaky operation

The package contained only the CD, nothing else. I had to search the internet to find out how to install and use it. Once I had it figure out it works most of the time.",2
"Did what I wanted for far less

After checking the reviews, I decided to take a chance.I was able to recover all my photos and phone contacts from an older V3 that was an ATT product.Took several tries, but that I attributed to the fact that the phone was damaged from use, the screen no longer worked, and was 'spotty' at turning on.If you have the older Motorolas without the Micro SD port, this is the ticket.",4
"useless item

This doesn't help me transfer photos and movies from my phone to the computer.Not as I expected it to be.",0
"Amazon's Item Description Lacking

The CD was apparently intended for distribution outside of the U.S. (Actually China and Taiwan) and installation requires that the phone be UNlocked. Consequently, it is unusable with phones obtained from a specific provider. Those phones are ""locked"" into the protocols unique to that provider's service. This little bit of information was omitted from Amazon's product description.Unless you are sure that you have a phone that can be unlocked, don't buy this item.",0
"MFT is a complete piece of garbage

Motorola Phone Tools is and always has been a complete piece of garbage.It will detect your phone and work for months, then, inexplicably it won't recognize your phone any more and the only way to fix it is as follows:Re-format your hard driveInstall WindowsInstall Motorola Phone ToolsRun Motorola Phone ToolsMPT will say there is an updateUpdate takes ten minutes to download and installRebootRun MPT.MpT says there is an updateRepeat the last five steps, I swear to God, thirty times.Finally, the software may or may not detect your phone.If it doesn't, re-format...I have had several different models of motorola phone, and this is the way Motorola Phone Tools has worked for many many years.If people like you keep buying it, they won't fix it.Amazon won't let me assign zero stars to this productOh, by the way, all links to Motorola Phone Tools Support are broken.",0
"moto bunk tools

these moto tools suck buy the updated version. the company i purchased it through and amazon were great.",0
"Typical Motorola garbage

I have tried all versions of Motorola Phone Tools from 2.0 up to 5.13B and have tried to run it on WindowsXP and Windows Vista I have tried to use it with various Motorola phones and if I remember correctly actually got it to work once a long time ago and don't even remember which phone it worked with. The problem is though, even when you get it to work it doesn't last. Eventually it just quits working. I wouldn't recommend this program to anyone. Another irritant I have with the program is everytime you install the program it has to update itself several times which takes hours on my connection and then doesn't save the update files so when you have to re-install it again and again to try despearately to get this expensive program to work you spend your whole day for nothing.",0
"Motorola Phone Tool 4.0

The program I purchased does not transferpictures from my phone to my computer. Theinformation listed my phone model number asone included for this program. That was thesole reason for purchasing this item. I amtotally disgusted with the whole transaction.",0
"Can't download pictures from your phone

I have a bunch of pictures on my phone that I wanted to download to my computer, so I bought this software for my phone because you can't download them without it installed. Well, after I got it installed the feature to download media from your phone doesn't even work. It was available on the program, but it wouldn't let me click the icon so I can get the pictures off of my phone. After I searched online for awhile to try and figure out how to do it, I found out that Verizon or Motorola supposedly disabled the feature to download pictures from your phone.So this software was pretty much a waste of money. The only thing you can use it for is to download your address book and a few other things. Thank goodness I didn't pay very much for the CD. The company I ordered it from sent a cable with the CD, even though a cable isn't supposed to be included. So at least I got something useful from what I paid!The only way you can get the pictures off of your phone is to text them to your e-mail.",0
"very poor product

this product was awful it crashed my pc i had to get it fixed twice thank god i only payed about three dollars but i had to pay more for my pc repair i will not buy again i do not recomend this product",0
"Beware!

All of the advertisement says works with Motorola phones. Advertisements do not specify any certian types, just Motorola phones. This does not work with iden phones ( i670 to be specific). Paid cheapo price. Not worth bothering with return. Will give to a friend or sell at flea market.",0
"Doesn't download photos.

The product doesn't download photos from the phone to the computer. That's why I bought the software. I am very disappointed. Is there software that will perform this function? Bob.",0
"Awesome!

This CD is awesome! With shipping, I paid under $8 and within an hour of receiving the product, I saved $30 in ringtones! The music editing tool is very user friendly! I figured it out in a minute or two and was cropping songs down to ringtones with ease! It's fun and saves money!I would highly recommend this product.",4
"Dosen't work with W490

I thought this would work with my Motorola W490, but apparently I need version 4.5.6a or something. I should have done more research.",0
"Not as advertised!

Am really disappointed. Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software CD?? I recieved Motorola Phone Tools 3.0 Software CD and the rest of the disk was all in chinese!!",0
"MPT in any version is a cr*p shoot at the dice table.

I don't expect this to be a helpful review, I just felt the need to say what a lousy deal this software can be if you have an incompatible cell phone even though the list of compatible phones says it should work. To be blunt, the overall product sucks for compatibility, as does most of motorolas cell phone programming. Motorola does not make this product, which must be why it probably works for some phone versions and service provider combinations. After emailing tech support for the software manufacturer, they eventually gave up rather quickly as well and started to email generic replies and links to older versions of the software that were also not compatible. I just happen to choose a lemon for cell phone versions that even though listed as compatible, has an overwhelming list of complaints from other users that have the same phone version/model and service provider. Don't pay for any version of this product, it should be bundled with cell phones and should be proven compatible as well. Motorola, you suck and so does the company that made this software.",0
"It was what they said.

It was from a seller selling on Amazon, I got the disk, but it took them over a week to get it to me and I am signed up for prime.",3
"Good Idea... but Oops!

Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 is the software that allows any Motorola phone user to change their Motorola phone interface.I use this software with my Motorola RAZR. It has allowed me to download my own photos into my phone (handy for pics of your lady friends!) as well as mix and edit my own ring tones and phone sounds.This software will also help you to reprogram the phone's interface, so that you are not using propriety software from AT&T;, Sprint, Verizon, Cingular, etc. But, this also requires a lot of technical know-how, and you do so at the risk of permanently damaging your own phone! I don't recommend this use, but it is available for any phone crackerz.Unfortunately, install of the software is rather goofy. It might take a few tries before the software will recognize your phone. Then, once you restart your computer and plug in your phone again, the software yet has trouble recognizing your phone. It is faulty; it is tricky; it is not very stable.But for paying only the cost of shipping for this disk, it was worth it for me!Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 es un disc de software que se utiliza con su Motorola celular. Con este software, uno se puede cambiar los sonidos, los imagenes, las fotos, aun como se maneja su celular! Es de buen valor por usos asi.Pero, he tenido una mala experiencia en cuanto de instalacion (casi cada vez que se conecte mi celular!) y de reconocer mi celular (nunca lo hace la primera vez!). Pero, para mi, lo mas importante ha sido poner fotos de mi novia en mi celular, y de tener mis propios sonidos.Y por solo pagar el gasto de mandar/recibir, esta bien por mi!",2
"waste of money

no problem with the shipping and handling, ordering it.Did not work on my computer. You pay for what you get. SAVE your money",0
"Don't Get The Update From Motorola

I have new phones and I am trying to get the old pics off my old Motorola. I have a V-300 which is no longer supported by the Motorola website. If you have an older phone like this one and you are trying to download the pics to your computer, this software will work. However, when you install it, you will be prompted to download (separately) the drivers and the updates that are newer than version 4.0. Download the drivers. But, avoid the updates like the plague. I initially downloaded the updates and the software ended up giving me a message that said it no longer supported my old phone which was the same thing the website's software had said when I downloaded it previously. I then uninstalled the whole thing (drivers included) and rebooted. Then, I gave it one last shot and reinstalled everything except for the updates. It worked like a champ. I got everything off my old phone despite Motorola's backwards software that couldn't care less about you as a customer.",2
"Easy tool!

MPT 4.0 was very easy to install and works great with my Motorola cell phone. It took several minutes to run the updates but I didn't mind. After the install and updates were finished, I was running version 5. The program is easy to use. I just plug in my usb cable (bought separately) to my phone and pc, then start MPT. The software is easy to use and makes it simple for me to backup my phone or transfer pictures and music.",4
"Motorola Phone Tools Review

I bought Motorola Phone tools 4.0 for my Razor to be able to set up my phone book and sync it to my Outlook Phone book. Althogh it worked initially, a couple of days later the system would no longer recognize the phone. I completely uninstalled and reinstalled but it still will no longer talk to the Razr.",2
"cheap option for high value

Software installation on my Vista Home system was easy and flawless. Online updating gave me the latest version for a pittance in investment. Excellent alternative to paying $40.",4
"Tools Don't Work

I bought this to upload my Outlook calendar and back up my phone numbers, for my new Razr V3m. (You can use a regular USB cable from a digital camera so no cables are needed.) After numerous software upgrades, the software recognized my phone. However, the Sprint specific software on my phone doesn't allow me to do anything with the Motorola Phone Tools.... so it was a waste of money.",0
"Motorola Phone Tools 4.0

I got this product in a very timely manner, and it installed easily onto my laptop and was able to find my phone on the list, along with a ton of other ones, even the really old phones. I did have some problems with transfering ringtones from my laptop to my phone, and it said i needed to spend another 20 bucks on the correct driver. This wasn't the case at all, it was just an error in the coding. So if anyone else buys this program and has the same kind of problems transfering music or pictures, just go to google and type in Motorola Phone tools and the name of the error that you are getting, and you 90% of the time will get a return with the answers that you need for free.",3
"RIP OFF!!!!!! Warning this is a RIP OFF company!!!

Ordered item with a shipping fee of over 6.00. Can you belive it, a simple CD cost over $6.00 to ship. Then they cancelled my order, and would not refund the shipment money paid. I wrote a couple of emails and finally gave up trying to get my money refunded.I wonder how many other people fell for the same RIP OFF!",0
"Motorola Phone Tools

Very good price, albeit lacking USB cable for attachment to computer. Fortunately, a camera cable served the purpose.",4
"Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software CD

The CD was delivered in a very timely fashion. Easay to install, but some of the directions for the functions between program and phone are not clear. This must be a Motorola issue.",3
"Not compatible with my phone

I researched syncing items before purchasing motorola phone tools 4.0. I installed it on my computer but couldn't find my particular phone to upload so I could go through files, transfer picture etc. I needed another version of motorola but the item description stopped me from doing so, because it stated it was spcifically for my type, make model of phone.It wasn't. As of right now it's useless, I uninstalled the program.",0
"Not compatible

After I got the product I found my phone was not compatible with this disk. Should have had better info from the phone company.Not your fault.",1
"handy tools

this is very good phone tool cd. run on pc and 5 min you set up everything.i am very happy i brought tihs cd.so,far no concern.",4
"Good Deal

This was a great price and received it in a timely manner. It really did not work on my phone but oh well I tried.",4
"In time all prices come down

My old phone way dying and I had some pictures that I couldn't download. The order was quickly sent, with the original seal and well packaged. Certainly an excellent supplier.",4
"Motorola Phone Tools

Product arrived right on time. It was easy to install and use. Price was perfect.I specifically bought a motorola razor phone so that I could use the phone tools. I had seen how easy it was to use.",4
"rhino engineer

Product will not work, my granddaughter was very, very disappointed!We spent approximately 5 hrs trying to download pics from my cell phone!Motorola is not a good company to purchase items from, I will never purchase any item made by Motorola again. This software disc is trash, it does not work!",0
"Motorola Phone Tools Workes Great!

The software came in before the promised delivery date with no flaws or defects. Quick install and BAM! I was able to retrieve the pics from my older Motorolla cell phone.",4
"Can download video from my old V235 to my pc now

The software loaded easily onto my Vista-using OS. Similar to an iPhone syncing, I can now download videos and images from the V235 cellphone onto my pc and actually make a little movie from the videos or images with the software. Can upload images to the V235 phone as well. So far, the software is working great and the videos of some dearly deceased pets are now safely on the PC where I can view them anytime on a larger screen. The disk got here really quick, too.",4
"Just what I needed

Software was just what I needed at a great price. Seller delivered very quickly. I am very happy with this purchase",4
"Not what I needed

I was hoping to use this produt to download the pictures from my RAZR V3 to my PC and it didn't work",0
"Review

The product was what I expected, and it works with my Motorola Phones.What more is there to know?",4
"Great if it supports your phone.

You can't beat the price but my phone (KRZR k1m) was newer than the version supported on this CD. Motorola emailed me a link to download the newest version though.",1
"Wait for something better.

This allowed me to transfer my contact information from my phone to my computer so that I wouldn't lose the info if something happened to the phone. However, the calendar sync function is terrible. I use Outlook and this program has jumbled the information in Outlook so badly and so often that I have now spent several hours on end trying to correct the problems. I desperately hope that something better comes out, and soon!",1
"Once you can get installed, it's good.

It is a good product once you figure out how to install it. It took me forever to install it and get it working with my phone. Once I did figure it out, it was great.",2
"EXCELLENT PRODUCT

THIS PRODUCT WAS WONDERFUL. I CAN NOW DO SO MANY THINGS WITH MY CELLULAR PHONE THAT I NEVER KNEW WAS POSSIBLE. WOULD DEFINTELY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.",4
"Wonderfully Good

This product is good. I used it on my Windows Xp SP1 computer and it let me connect to the web using my cellphone via GPRS Cingular. It also is fun t o use the multimedia software. Onlyu problems is sometimes my comp dont recognize modem (rarely )Jesus Rules",2
"motorolla phone tools review

I got the phone tools to try and back-up my phone numbers, should anything happen to it. I was able to save the numbers(i think) but couldn't download my pictures or anything, so just be aware, it may not have as much functionality for you phone as you might want. The price was right though.",2
"Fast and easy to use

Soon as I got the CD I put it in to my computer and it was that fast and easy to use. Great for tasks and pictures and voice notes.",4
"Phone Tools 4.0

It is a full featured program and has a lot of tools that are useful. Came in just a few days after ordering it. Very happy with it.",4
"Useful Software for Motorolla V3

You cannot do without this software if you want to hook up your phone to your computer! So easy to navigate!",4
"Didn't work

I have a Motorola V190 which was supposed to be compatible with this software but it could not sync with the phone... waist of money.",2
"Make your own ringtones, etc.

This product allows you to transfer files of all sorts between your phone and computer. In addition, you can charge your phone through the USB port and sync it with Outlook. I made my own ringtones using music on a CD. I only wish Motorola would haveincluded this with their phone.",4
"Won't finish installing

After loading the program, it goes into a setup mode which hangs. I spent hours uninstalling, rebooting the computer, then reinstalling it to no effect. I tried stopping Norton Anti-virus first, but that didn't help. This is the basic version of the program. The full version costs an additional $59.95.",0
"It Works

Finally got the pics off my phone, and that's all that I cared about. No instructions, but like just about all software, it's all automatic once you put it in your CD drive anyway...so they're not needed.",3
"Phone Tools, a helpful time-saver

It's so much easier to enter and modify your phonebook information on your computer rather than on your cellphone. Plus, if you lose or change phones, you have a full phonebook backup always saved.",3
"Motorola Phone Tools 4.0

Motorola Phone Tools 4.0 Software CD (no Cables included) for Motorola Model Phones",3
"Motorola Phone Tools

Got the CD and installed without a problem. You have to be sure to update software first all the way to the latest version. Then allow phone to be recognized by your computer without turning software on. Using your computer wizard and with the disk in the drive, your computer will install necessary drivers from the software disk. Now you are ready to turn your Phone Tools program on with your phone.",4
"Motorola Phone Tools Review

This software did exactly what I wanted by allowing me to extract a bunch of pictures on my phone at once and put them on my computer. Very easy to install and worked the first time.",3
"Not what I had ordered!!!

I had placed an order for the Motorola Phone Tools 4.0. I recieved this generic software that does not even resemble the software I was looking for. Not worth the time or the effort to make an issue. Probably what they were hopping for?",0
"Great product!!!

I previously read several reviews of this product which identified an installation problem and cumbersome usage. For me, the product installed without a hitch and worked immediately. I do find it a bit difficult to use. However, don't misinterpret that comment. I'm not one to read instructions and tend to learn software through trial and error. This product does require one to read the instructions as the T&E process is a tedious one. Suffice it to say that the software has lots of functionality, at a fraction of the cost of DataPilot software. Personally, I think Motorola Phone tools is a better product.",3
"Cannot download pics from my phone

I called Motorolla directly and said I wanted to download pictures from my phone. They said I needed to purchase ""Phone Tools"". After buying it and a lengthy installation I could update/sync my calendar and contacts but no pictures. I called Motorolla back and was told that you can't download pictures with this software. Waste of time!!",0
"Don't buy this if you have a Verizon phone

If you have a Verizon phone the only thing this, or any other Motorola software, can do is back up your contacts to your computer; ALL other functions are blocked by Verizon; as I found out later. For backing up contacts I would recommend using the Verizon backup assistant that you can download to your phone, even old ones, for free. (It will say the cost is $1.99 but with the online ""My Verizon"" they will remove the charge). I bought this without any research because it was a few bucks so it was a bigger waste of time than money.",0
"no time

Fast ship, great price. What the heck do you say about a cd......it worked as advertised.",4
"motorola phone software

Fantastic software at an unbelieveable price. I needed this software to download and upload ringtones and pictures without having to pay each time I wanted a new screensaver or rintgtone. Everywhere i looked $30 + for this software, I got for 1/10 of that price. When installing the software it automatically updated to the most current version. Wonderful purchasing experience from the really good price, to the on time delievery.",4
"Software

Was so pleased to find this, now my phone pops right onto my screen. Very cool..",4
"returned this item

I returned this item, did not need it and it is not compatible with my motorola i465 phone",4
"My cheap way out.

This software $3, and install was the best value because the registration of it updated to the latest version $35. Saved me a ton and worked very well.",4
"Worth every little penny

After installing it, I had to run some updates to have it pull the latest version online. It works like a champ. I can swap files between my PC and phone, and it synchs with MS Outlook.",4
"perfect

good quality software, it does the job without hassle and it serve the purpose very wellbonus: upgrades available from manufacturereasy and intuitive interface",4
"It is what it is!

Motorola Phone Tools 4.0, Great price!, Easy to install, updates to 5.0 which is current version from Motorola.Handled all my phone needs.",4
"Perfect for Photos

I ordered this on a Friday, received it on Monday. Quick. Loaded the CD into my XP desktop, easy to understand instructions on screen. Was able to transfer photos and ringtones from two Motorola Razr phones (we'd recently bought iPhones). Worked perfectly. Could have used this over the years I had my Razr to move information back and forth between my PC and the Phone. Great product.",4
"Works great!

Works with my Moto Z9 GSM Unlocked. Now I can backup my phonebooks, music, ringtones, photos, video and much more. The automatic upgrades are an unexpected surprize, now I have v.5.x and it was all included. If nothing else it's great for the backup feature. I would recommend this product.",4
"Does the job

It made it happen, now I can download my photos from my phone to computer. The software is a bit slow and not very user friendly but it does the job.",3
"It works and upgrade et al happened with no problems

Product arrived promptly and it works just as expected. After installation, I did get an automatic update to the latest version (5.0) as noted by other reviewers. I only used the photo upload capability so can't speak to the other functions. But it certainly did what I wanted to do (i.e. get some photo's out of my V3m phone)without having to activate any digital plans, etc with my phone carrier company. I'm happy with my purchase.",4
"WRONG PRODUCT

I was misinformed of this product. It is not compatible with the equipment that I have. I required MPT.V.5.0.7a. All the while I was inquiring the MPT program for a Motorola phone W755 and everyone was telling me that this program would work. WRONG. A waste of time and money. Seriousley doubt that I will use this service again!",0
"Phone tools

I couldn't get phone tools to really do anything for my krazr. Kind of a waste of money, but maybe I just didn't know how to really use the program. I have a new phone now and tend to lean away from motorola phones.",1
"motorola software

Great value. It did everything that it said it would do and with the cost of $5 for the product and shipping it was worth it. Works with the two motorola model phones I have.",3
"GREAT

The CD rom that I purchased is just as described.....Thanks",4
"Sweet

It's so sweet to be able to interface between home computer and phone. So many ways to customize.",4
"Does exactly what I wanted - and it works w/ my PC

I read the reviews and, at this low price, took a chance that I could use it to install photos, ringtones, telephone numbers, address book data, and other info to and from my new V3 phone. I installed it according to the instructions, rebooted my PC, connected the phone after being prompted to do so, and the program recongized my phone and allowed me to transfer small file sized photos and ringtones to it. I haven't tried using the other features this product has since I don't use my phone as a PDA or portable computer like others do.",3
"Works ok, slides around quite a bit

This does what it was meant to, protect the phone from massive injury. The ribbing that is colored gray has started to peel after a few months and the plastic attracts lint. It slides to the point that buttons and the screen are partially covered, but it does protect the phone.It also covers the mics on both sides, so using an external headset is almost required.",3
"Very nice holster! Not so nice for the 700wx...

When I got this holster I was really suprised at how nice it was...the structure and soft rubber! I loved it....but very quickly disliked it when it kept letting my $650 Sprint Treo 700wx fall out and scratched the hell out of it...this case was made for the 650...not the 700...Would highly recommend for the 650...but take it from me...don't ruin your precious treo with this holster....",2
"SIM card is a good idea

SIM cards allow you to use different phones from the same wireless account. Too bad T-Mobile's SIM cards are locked so you can't make international calls without calling customer service.",2
"SIM Card

I needed SIM, foudn it here ... amazon treats me well but T-mobile is a nuisance.",2
"Call T-mobile to unlock the phone with other sim cards

You can call T-mobile to unlock the phone with other sim cards. Not sure if this costs anything though.",2
"Cell Phone Cover

Great Condition! Did not fit my phone exactly, but will work. Not sure the reasoning....but am happy with the product and excellent service!",3
"Doesn't Fit the L6

Guess I should have read some of these reviews before purchasing. I just got a new Motorola L6 phone and then purchased this case. The case does NOT fit the phone. It's not even close - almost none of the openings match up. Be wary if you wish to fit this case to the L6.",0
"Only One

If you've got a ""SLVR"" then this is the ""Only"" cover and clip that I would recomend. It protects well and it ""clips"" to all past ""Body Glove"" receiver clips. Decent product.",4
"Great protective case

can you believe it?... I bought it for my girlfriend's SLVR L7 and since is a very good protective case, someone stole it leaving only the phone!... she was lucky but now we have to buy a replacement and it will be the same. I recommend it.",4
"Good case with character

The body glove fits the phone perfect, and the color is conservative. It's good to have a change of color from just basic black, and this one is not far out, so it still blends in and can look professional. The case is rugged and durable as it seems to be made from quality materials and the craftsmanship is very good. There is a round opening for the directional key cut out in the clear plastic panel. Has a good swivel, racheting belt clip.",4
"MOSTLY FOR L7 SEMI FITS L6

This item is great if you have the motorola l7. I purchased this for my l6 blade and it semi-fits the phone....the buttons dont have any cut outs for them but you are still able to access them.",3
"Doesn't fit

The body glove doesn't actually fit an L6. In fact, unless you alter it, it presses the side buttons in and makes the phone unusable while it's on it. Furthermore, the hole for the round key is too low. Also, be aware that there is a clip on the back that is not shown in the picture and that ""impact"" doesn't necessarily mean that the case will protect against any kind of actual impact.",0
"Doesn't fit!!

The case does not fit my Motorola L6...it was a waste of money!!",0
"Not designed for all models advertised

This particular case is not designed for the L6 phone, although it is advertised this way. I had to cut some parts of it with scissors, and the hole for the menu button and arrows around it does not align.",2
"One of the better ones

I have this case in black. I like it a lot. The case it self get's 4 out of 5 stars. The only reason why not 5 of 5, is because i droped this phone countless times, and the top two corners get the phone scratched up, as they are exposed. The phone still works. As for the whole set, I had mine about a year, but the clip part broke about 6 months ago. I can not find a replacement for it.",2
"Awesome case for the L7

This is a great case for the SLVR L7. The fit is great, it adds minimal bulk. All speaker and microphone, and button holes line up well. Also, the belt clip stud is removable! Seems to provide great protection. The only shortcoming is that it does not cover the top corners of the phone.",4
"Not for L6

This will not fit an L6 as advertised. The holes on the side are below the side buttons, and the strap actually pushes down on the buttons, so it's constantly taking pictures. I'm returning.",0
"Affordable and effective

Fits my slvr well, and has protected it through a couple of falls. Stays in the clip on my belt without being too dfficult to pull out.",3
"NOT for the L6

When I saw the title, I said to myself, ""Nice, a case for my Motorola SLVR L6."" I was WRONG. This case works well with the L7 (I've tested), thus the three rating. However, the openings are COMPLETELY OFF when you insert the L6. It is still usable, but it looks fairly bad. I still use it when I am in need of putting it on my belt.",2
"Fantastic

The only problem i have with this product is the fit around the wheel it does not line up. Everything else is perfect.",3
"GREAT DEAL

This was the best deal I could find, and it fits PERFECTLY w/ the exception that I had to trim the center button hole, but its great and would buy another one again! Shipping was lightning fast also! I think it took 2 days to get in.",4
"Piece of JUNK!!!!

Microphone won't recognize voice-dialing, either at home or in the car, the batteries supplied by Jabra were installed backwards and does not have headset plug in as described. I have no problem with the seller. Jabra is responsible for this garbage. It's useless.",0
"A Piece of Junk...Plain and Simple

Without re-writing all of the previous reviews, it suffices to say that I concur with all of the criticisms about this piece of junk. Primarily I believe that it looks and feels cheaply made, and the battery life is less than one hour when fully charged. This item is essentially unusable, and a total waste of money. Considering the very cheap price of this item, you certainly get everything you pay for.",0
"Jabra Bluetooth Speakerphone

It is too big and too bulky to use in the car. Its clip will not hold to the visor because it simply weighs too much. And, the microphone is too weak to pick up cell phone voice commands. This was a waste of money.",0
"Poor volume and duplexing

Don't buy this phone. It has poor sound volume and often goes quiet when it hears car noise or thinks you are speaking. Must not be a full duplex speaker phone. Also isn't at all reliable switching between office or car modes.",0
"Horriable

Sound quality is not there, does not work good in moving vehicle due to background noise. I would not recommend this product",1
"piss poor

was not load enough and there was no head phone jack as manual said",0
"great answer for handless cell phone use

This is the solution for hands free use of phones, and it works great, although the ""pairing"" methodology takes a while to figure out.",4
"Not ready for prime time.

When I first tried this speakerphone, I was in a quiet room. It worked great. I couldn't wait to try it in my car. The next day, in my car, it couldn't seem to understand my voice dialing commands. I finally tried dialing directly from the phone itself. I could hear the person on the other end fine, but she said she could barely hear me through all the static. Later I tried it with the car sitting still and the engine off. It worked ok then, but as soon as I started the car, it got drowned in static again. The same thing happened in my office where there are a couple of PCs running. The ambient noise made it impossible to use. Now neither my car nor the office are very loud places, but the minor ambient noise seems to be too much for this speakerphone to handle. And the static renders voice commands useless, as the phone cannot understand what you're saying through all the static. When I called the vendor for a return authorization, she told me they'd had several of these returned for the same reason, so I don't think mine was just a faulty device. There seems to be a serious design flaw here. I'm surprised at that, because my Jabra BT250 works perfectly.",0
"Garbage! Don't waste your time or money.

Problems connecting with phone to start. Once connected - sound quality on both ends was horrible. Stay away from this product. Gonna try the Motorola version next.",0
"This is an expensive piece of crap!

This speakerphone is crap!!! Too bad I can't give it 0 stars. The voice quality is so bad, that the person that you're talking to can't understand anything... so buy it and trow it away like 2 days later when you realize it's no good!",0
"Save your money!

I bought 3 of these on clearance as gifts thinking it was a great deal. I was too embarrased to give them. I kept one for myself - and have learned to suffer through it. The included batteries wouldn't take a charge, the speaker consistently quits (speaky, but no heary). can't get the light to quit flashing as instructed. I hope the newer version actually works!",0
"Not sure how this got produced...who signed off on it??

Folks, I'm sorry to say this is not a category where you can expect to get a decent piece for cheap...at least not this Jabra.The design is attractive, and HUGE kudos to Jabra for the inclusion of both AC and car chargers (YAY!!!!!!!!)...but it just doesn't work well at all. It's totally simplex, so it's like being on a two-way radio...only one side can speak at a time. On a desk, it's annoying. In a car, it's totally unusable.I know this item is tempting, because Jabra usually builds really good stuff and the price of this is half as much as its nearest competitor...but its performance is completely inadequate. Suck it up and spend the extra bucks on the Motorola HF820. It's VERY much worth it. The Motorola is ADEQUATE for the job; this one just doesn't cut it.Maybe the SP500 will live up to Jabra's excellent reputation, but for now I'm happy with my HF820.",0
"Not up to the task

I concur with the previous review. It's a half-duplex speakerphone that cuts out the other end at the slightest ambient noise. There is no way to adjust senstivity. Totally useless in a car. I spoke to Jabra tech support, who basically agreed.",0
"Not that bad with skype - in home use

In a quiet environment like my home, it works quite well with Skype. My folks claim to hear my loud and clear. I would have given it at least 4 stars but for other problems. I have not tried it in a car with a mobile phone.The unit as it arrived, would not turn on or charge up. The green light kept flashing. Strangely, this charging light is located under the microphone instead of at a more prominent location. I guessed what the problem was - many battery charging circuits refuse to charge up completely dead batteries (zero volts on them). I took the batteries out, manually charged them and finally got the thing working. It later turned out that one of the rechargeable batteries would hardly hold any charge - defective from the start - but instead of dealing with tech support, simply replaced with with other ones I had lying around. An irritating thing is that the device does not work on mains power unless the batteries can be charged inside. If the charging circuit sees an error, the entire device stops working.Now onto the second problem - One day I dropped the device onto the carpet. It stopped working - plugged it it - and the batteries would not take charge. Curious, I first opened up the battery compartment and the battery immediately fell out. It turns out the mild drop had bent and flattened the leaf spring holding the battery in place. If they had used a traditional coiled spring as the negative terminal, this would not have happened. While I managed to bend the leaf spring back in place, the metal now has enough stress that it will break on the next drop. Very stupid design.Jabra seems to have lost its way a bit - a headset I own is just going great - after a year! (see my other reviews)",1
"Worthless speakerphone

This product is worthless, you can hear the incoming call fine but they cannot listen to you. It's pretty frustrating trying to have a conversation using this. Save your money and buy something else that works.",0
"Bad... Very Bad ... I feel deceived.

The microphone is very bad, they never listen to me, when I speak.I feel deceived.",0
"Works for me

I can recommend this for the current price of under $40. Perhaps I've been lucky, but I've had no complaints from the people I've called. I don't use it a lot, just for conference calls in a home/office situation, and a short call home from the car. Some things I've found:- I have it paired with a Sprint Samsung A900, which seems to work well including voice dial.- It will work a lot better if the unit is no more than 12 inches from you in home/office, and 6 inches in the car (basically it has to be on the driver sun visor).- It is not very loud, and will probably not work in a lot of older cars due to the background noise. It becomes much more difficult to hear on the freeway. It works fine in my 2005 Subaru Legacy, which is a fairly quiet car.- Batteries are standard AA NiMH rechargeables that you can replace.- There are transmission sources (cell towers?) you can drive by that will cause the unit to start making a tone as if there is an incoming call - every day this happens to me on the same patch of road. When this happens you have to power cycle the unit to reset it.- The flashing blue LED indicating it is active is annoying at night - but you can turn it off by holding down a button.In summary it works great for the short call home on from the office while I'm still on surface streets - much better than fumbling with a headphone and wires. But if you are a heavy duty freeway user, then this is probably not the solution for you.",3
"Worth the Hassle

This phone was a bit difficult to get in the US when I bought it a few months ago. I ended up getting it on eBay. I am extremely happy with it. Here are some of the things I like:- Records audio and video- High resolution, compact color screen- Supports WiFi, you can use it to snoop for WiFi without starting up your laptop- Unlocked, and uses GSM sim cards (so you are not bound to one cellular provider.)- Good web browser- Runs Symbian s60v3, which integrates with a GMail client- Looks like a (slightly big) regular candy-bar phone, until you open it, and wham, there's a QWERTY keyboard. For me, this is the fastest text entry method- Good reception, similar to my old Sony Ericsson T28, and MUCH better than the Motorola v330 I tried.- Keys backlight when you start typingNegatives:- The little joystick is hard to press straight down without moving it to the side. It's the command button for a lot of things, so this is annoying until you get used to it. Also, the paint started wearing off the joystick after just a few weeks.- The screen is high resolution, but sometimes I wish it were bigger.- The voice recorder button on the side sticks out, so I am always hitting it accidentally and making voice recordings.I'm extremely happy with it. If you get one, I recommend you get a screen protector to protect your purchase.",4
"An Amazing Piece of Modern Engineering

The E70 is incredible. It took me a long time to finally get my hands on, and was a bit pricey compared with all the free phones they give out, but it's been worth it.I have Cingular wireless (w/ Unlimited Medianet) and was able to simply swap in my SIM card and start using it right away. I installed Exchange ActiveSync and my Contacts/Email/Tasks/Calendar were synched up within minutes. It's incredibly and ridiculously convenient.The installed applications are fantastic: just the fact that I can receive an email instantally (just like Blackberry) then view a PDF/Word/etc attachment (the resolution on the screen is very impressive) and reply back within minutes, from anywhere, is worth the money.It has ""every"" feature and then some. Just read the manual/product page.The only downside that I've found to this phone is that I've come to expect too much out of it. IT can do so much (from compose Word docs to browse the web in a real browser) that I sometimes think I'm on a real computer, and expect it to be able to do ""real computer"" things, like Copy/Paste across applications, have a taskbar, etc. But it's just a phone ... and with a pad of paper handy (to say, write down a non-linked phone number on a webpage that i need to call) this is easily overcome.",4
"Nice phone that does almost everything

This is my first fancy phone, and I'm impressed. It's a nice solid phone, not too big or heavy, but packed with features.It's a fine cellphone with good sound quality and a usable speakerphone.The mobile versions of Gmail and Google Maps work very well. The built-in web browser is pretty good. I also tried the Opera download, which works OK, but I prefer the built-in browser.The camera is surprisingly good -- I didn't buy it for the camera, but it works great for daylight shots, to the point where I will probably stop using my (older) camera entirely.The screen, while very sharp, is a bit small for my eyes.The keyboard is a gigantic improvement over keypad text input, though still far worse than a laptop of course.Wifi works well for web browsing & email.I am not very impressed by the built-in Voip features -- it was a selling point for me, but it's clear that it's not quite ready for prime time. I did eventually get my SIP account configured, but it was a struggle, and the end result was not very satisfying. My main problem was that incoming SIP calls would usually not ring the phone, instead going straight to voice mail. I had better luck with Fring (a third-party downloadable app) which also supports Skype and Google Talk, but Voip on this phone, while workable and very cheap, is still far from the convenience and reliability of regular cellular voice.I am very happy with this phone as a music player. Sound quality is great, and with a 2GB Mini SD card, capacity is pretty good. My main quibble is that I had to buy an adapter in order to use regular headphones.[...]",3
"Great phone for SysAdmins

I am very happy with this phone so far, I have had it for about a month now. I picked the E70 because of the keyboard - it's pretty much thumb-typing like on a Blackberry, except less crowded. I loaded Putty (an SSH client) on it right away without much difficulty, and I can now easily connect to my work and perform systems administration duties on my Unix servers.The screen has a good resolution and I have no problems reading webpages, ssh console, etc. The web browser is surprisingly full featured and can load most sites except I have yet to get Flash working.My only gripe about it is that it can at times be a tad slow when loading or closing applications. However, this may be a design issue as some buttons have multiple functions (e.g. press button A then button B to enable feature X).",3
"Agree with raves above, but build quality is an issue

Generally, I have been very happy with the e70, which I bought two weeks ago as a replacement for my aging 6200, also a full QWERTY folder. I agree with all of the rave reviews above, but need to point out something which has been driving me a bit nuts: the housing is designed poorly, so that there is noticeable flex on the rear casing behind the earpiece (right where you put your index finger). The result is squeaking on calls when holding the phone to your ear. I have confirmed that this is a design flaw, by returning one handset to a different supplier and then buying from Amazon: both had the same problem. I suspect that there may be a fix with sufficient patience and the right tools, but it seems a bit silly to have to add plastic to a $400 phone.Other than this, I have only had minor issues: the red 'disconnect' button is very close to the space bar, and I have killed many a text message while typing. Also, the phone is terrible for playing video: I converted videos using Nokia's own software, which then will not play on the handset. Lastly, when 'doing' e-mail, the phone seems to break the GPRS connection after every data action, so it is constantly asking me to wait while it reconnects (every time I send an e-mail, for example).A couple of other notes: Nokia requires that purchase receipts show the IMEI number in order to get full warranty service - Amazon does *NOT* provide this on its receipts/invoices. After repeated messages to Amazon, they eventually refunded $80 of my purchase so that I could buy a warranty from a third party. Make sure you do the same.",2
"Great if you aren't obligated to rely on it.

I started working with a new company where I would need to keep my cell phone on me at all times. My company offered to pay for a company phone or give me a pay allowance. The requirement for the pay allowance was that the I had to be accessible on the phone during business hours. My current provider didn't get service in my office so I went looking for a new phone with WLAN capabilities. I found the E70 on The Best Page in the Universe. I ordered it immediately. I ended up Downloading an application called Fring on my phone so I could use googletalk to IM my tech buddies with, and so I could use Skype so the company could reach me over VoIP. It worked out but VoIP quality ranged but was more often bad than good. Also the phones volume could be louder. I really like the list of apps that is available for it overall, but running too many apps causes it to freeze up or run slow. Then don't plan on using skype's video feature. Withe the camera places on the back of the phone, you won't be able to watch somebody and have them watch you at the same time.The 3 rating I give is probably because I expect a little too much out of Technology today seeing as how other places in the world have it better.",2
"ONE of the Best smartphones

I bought this phone a year ago as an upgrade to my trusted Nokia 6800.After a year of usage, this phone still amazes me and provides surprises from time to time. I could pretty much say this is the one of the best phones made by Nokia, or for that matter, by any cellular phone manufacture. It's just incredible thinking that they came up with this phone back in year 2006, almost 5 years ago. The included software suite is very comprehensive, enabled the phone to view various Microsoft Office or Adobe documents. I've installed applications to make this phone functions as a GPS navigation unit, a full blown multimedia player, a remote SSH client, an e-Book reader, and mobile gaming unit. The best part about this product is its `Winged' keyboard design, making composing SMS and writing memo a chore. IN 2010, it sells for about $100 on ebay used, worth every penny.Well done, Nokia. Please continue this line of 6800/E70 design.",4
"Review

When I originally got this phone, I LOVED it. I ended up selling it to buy the original iPhone shortly after my purchase, but the build-quality and aesthetics of the phone were amazing. Not much more than a feature-phone these days, but still a very nice piece of technology (3 years ago...)",4
"Quite close to an ideal phone

I have really enjoyed this phone, especially after the latest firmware update.Responsive, powerful, and customisable: It has been a pleasure to use. The camera is good for spontaneous snapshots, I can read books, play, listen to music on it... It has become the only gadget in my pocket.",4
"First batery was bad, but MobileCity replaced it fast and free

Battery arrived quick, but the blister pack was unsealed and the battery was uncharged and unchargeable.I left a poor vendor review before I bothered to try to contact the company. Dopey.MobileCity got in touch with me and sorted everything out very quickly. I've no reason to think it would have been any different if I called them before rating them.Sadly, it seem I can edit this product review, but not change the star rating. Go figure. I'd be happier if Amazon would just delete my comment.",0
"Perfect, genuine Sony Ericsson product.

I bought this replacement battery over a year ago and I only use the phone T616 as an alarm clock but it's been doing a great job of that for going on ten years. The original battery still worked but it was starting to bulge. I keep it on the charger 24x7 and rarely take it off. This battery is performing exactly as a brand new battery should. I'm very pleased with my purchase and so grateful that someone is still selling the original batteries for it.",4
"Just say no

I've bought many car chargers over the internet. This is the first one that I've bought that didn't work. Of course you have to destroy the plastic in order to get it out and then you can't return it anymore. It lights up, but it doesn't actually charge the phone.",0
"Good product

This is exactly what you'd expect in a car charger. Simple and effective. Mine hasn't failed me and has come in very handy on a couple of occasions when the phone battery has went done while travelling. Good buy.",4
"Not working for Zen products !

Sold to me as a ""Creative Zen Micro Photo travel wall charger"" (they removed the ""Photo"" since then apparently), this thing, designed for cell phones as written on the package, does simply not work at all to charge this product, even after a replacement. I asked for a refund.",0
"this thing is useless

Delivery was fast and transaction was good. However, the battery icon never got to the fully charged state so there is no way to tell whether it is functioning properly.",0
"New Nokia BL-4C battery

The battery is new and looks exactly as the original battery. I charged it first, it did not take too long to get fully charged. You can trust Amazon.",4
"It is a good battery.

I recived it fast. I use it in my cell phone. Very happy with it.",4
"What I needed - but pricy

I bought this battery for a 37 year old Miranda SLR camera. It was the only place I could find one. Battery is fine but the price is a deterrent. Will have to look around more to find a better price.",3
"Did the job.

the diameter on the minus side was small but still worked and I didn't have to go out shopping to get them.",2
"works fine in my camera

Purchased a pair of this to use in my Konica T3. Batteries fit fine and meter reads the same as my handheld meter. Will get a few more to keep handy. Nice alternative to recalibrating my camera's meter for modern batteries.",4
"Replacement for mercury battery

WEIN Cell product information is incorrect. The voltage is 1.4 V, which is 0.05 V more than the original mercury battery. The dimension is also slightly thicker than PX675.",0
"cable is good, but software worthless

The computer recognizes my phone when I plug it in, but the drivers on the provided CD are pretty much worthless.",3
"L. Casellini

Cable was fine, but the data WAS worthless, as they said below me.",2
"HOW TO SYNC Songs

I bought this and i have no clue how to sync to my lg cu500 and it dont tell so i wouldnt buy this usb cable, i recommend gettting the one from lg electronics, even though it is more its worth it!",0
"Bad Cable

This cable shorts out the connection on my phone imediately after connecting. I do not recomend it. It costs more to ship it back then it does to replace it. I will chalk this up to ""you get what you pay for""...",0
"Excellent.

Worked exactly as promised, first time. Didn't even need the free australian software to run it.",4
"Great look, poor fit

I was excited to see the Razr V3xx listed as one of the models that this cover would fit. It doesn't. The V3xx has everything about 1mm away from the previous models so I have been having a hard time finding a faceplate style cover for it. This partially covers the camera lens, has to be removed to get at the recharging port and the prongs on the back do not reach far enough around to grab the phone.It's a very kewl looking cover, though. I made modifications and it works OK but I'll be watching for when some one starts manufacturing a cover for the xx models.",2
"Breaks easily with normal phone use

I switched phones recently, but went through three of these covers on my Razr. One specific issue is the plastic tabs that ""fasten"" the top cover. Seems that after continuous flipping, they just break on either side. They are very thin plastic, so I wasn't baffled by the breakage.The cover does stay on if only one tab breaks, but if more break, it's time for a new one. I used double-sided tape at one point to adhere the cover to the phone.",1
"Cheap & Not what was pictured

Based on the picture & product description, I ordered this headset for my Samsung D807. The original list price was [...] and it was promoted as an ""Amazon Exclusive"" and reduced to [...]. What came in the box was a joke. Crappy, cheap plastic, the clip already broken, the headset was stuffed into a little ziplock baggy with no instructions or product description (not that phone headsets need instructions, but accompanying paperwork is reassuring). Plus, what I got did NOT match the pictured product. I immediately called Amazon and they sent out a replacement (as long as I sent back the one I got). When I got the replacement, it was the exact same piece of crap I'd gotten before. These headsets are like something you'd buy off a table from a sketchy guy in New York. DO NOT ORDER THIS HEADSET, it's a total rip-off. I am now completely happy with the headset I ordered directly from Samsung for [...]",0
"Tin and Terrible

The sound quality of this headset is awful. I don't know how I sounded to others, but they sounded terrible to me. I bought them because they were cheap. I got what I paid for!",0
"It works, but isn't ideal.

The case works to protect my iPaq 6315 phone/pda. To date, I haven't found a case that fits it well when I use the extended battery, which I prefer to use as the primary battery. While the device fits in this case, it's a bit tight.Still, the case covers it, protects it, and if I were to wear it on a belt, I imagine it would work well for that too.",3
"All you need

This is all you need for an internet plan, dont worry about the hot spot or any of that other stuff, get this $20 a month plan and never worry about internet usage again. You can even use your phone as a modem for your laptop and there is no extra charge.",4
"Best Value of the Whole Deal

The data plan at an unlimited rate. I use this phone more for the internet than to merely talk.",4
"t629 screen protector

I wanted to protected the screen my new phone and all the cases that are out for it protect it, but don't make it very usable. So I bought this screen protector on a whim. I had never seen a screen protector for this phone, but I found this product on Amazon. I looked on manufactures website and it said that they don't even make this model. I thought this was strange but bought it just in case it was what was advertised. When the screen was delivered yesterday, I put it on my phone and it works great! It fits great, protects well, keeps it clean, and cuts down the glare on the screen. Great product and I would buy any of their products in a heart beat!",4
"Get what you pay for

Slowest charger ever. That's what I get for buying the cheapest one. It took forever to charge by Blackerry Pearl. Do not buy this item.",0
"Great case for prtection plus rapid access.

This clear case is excellent for rapid access to my Axim's buttons. I can now watch videos with the case closed, and even play some games knowing my screen is protected.It may not be the best thing for shock absorbtion, but at least it is functional. If you want more protection for accidental drops or don't care about having your buttons accesible use the hard metal cases with padding inside.The best would be a metal case (padded inside) with plstic window and holes for the buttons, hehe, but I believe it doesn't exist yet.",4
"Not recommended.

Arrived in good condition, and in timely manner. Used this for an airevac mission, and the case would spontaneously detach from the clip. Thankfully no damage was caused to the axim.",1
"What about the extended life battery?

I am not especially pleased with the product overall, but mainly because it won't fit with my extended life battery. It doesn't seem like it would protect the Q very well.",0
"To thin....to protect

i bought it to protect my Q, but after a few days it started to rip/tear around the 'call' key area. a waste of money.",0
"poor quality

The casing is thick and makes it hard to push the main buttons in the middle. Overall quality is not very good. I had a different one before , it is snug and tight, this one is okay.",1
"Lousy volume

I tried this phone with a new Cingular connection this month and found it wanting. The primary difficulty was the volume. Although I kept turning the volume up, the sound did not improve, and I could barely hear my conversations. Thinking the problem might have been an inadequately charged battery, I charged the unit overnight. But the sound level was still poor the next morning.When I returned to the Cingular store the next day, the clerk said that my complaint about this unit was a common one. Be warned.There was in this case a happy ending: I returned the phone for an even exchange and am happy with the Samsung model I obtained as a replacement.",1
"Adequate Free Upgrade Phone

This phone is good as a free upgrade; it's just not great. It has good reception with very few dropped calls, a nice display, and is easy to navigate. I have a cover on mine and have dropped it a few times without incident.The good features: FM radio (surprisingly good but nokia headphone is required), speakerphone (not bad for as small as it is), and overall quality. Easy-to-use camera for rare photo use, but picture quality is average.The bad: Difficult to see display outdoors (cover display should be monochrome so one could read it), limited ringtone options, and backlight goes off way too soon.If you're getting a free upgrade, this will suffice for a couple of years as long as its primary use is as a cell phone. As such, it does fine; some of the added features are nice as well.",3
"Good Buy

This is a nice small phone and it doesn't take up your whole face when you're talking. the picture quality is great and all this different customizing options are cool. i'm 15 and got this phone for my birthday so it's a good gift for teenagers and people of all ages.****UPDATE****When this phone breaks down...the phone breaks. It doesn't hold well when dropped. After a couple of months, I had two pieces of one whole phone.",4
"Aesthetically okay, functionality an issue

I'll admit that this is not the worst phone I've ever owned, but it's really not that great. I wish that I had actually played with it some before I bought it, but I only purchased it because I needed something cheap and temporary. I guess I got what I paid for.Before I go into the annoyances, I will say a couple of good things about this phone. First of all, the speaker is very loud, especially if you have an mp3-type ringer. I also think the camcorder feature is pretty cool, even if it's not very high quality, just because it's not a feature you generally see on this type of phone. I also like that it's compact without being overly fragile. And it looks a lot better than most of the Nokia flip-phones I've seen.Now the bad stuff. My main problem with this phone is the menu system. It's not that much different than other Nokia phones except that there's even more there to confuse you. To put this into perspective, I SELL cell phones for a living. I play with phones all day long and I usually know how to do just about everything on any given phone within a few days. Yet I have had this phone personally for five months and I still have trouble navigating the menu. First of all, the names of the various menus are confusing and oftentimes misleading; for example, under ""Tools"" on most phones is where you would find the calculator, calender, etc. On this phone it's where they hide the camera, radio, and voice recorder. The camcorder, however, is not in this menu. The only way to get to the camcorder is to open up the camera first and then go to the ""options"" menu. There is a menu for ""profiles"" which I have also seen on other Nokia phones but I have yet to figure out its relevence. I'm thinking it might be a way to make your ringer louder or quieter, but it would be a great deal simpler if you could just do that through the volume control. The address book is about halfway down the menu page instead of right up front where it should rightfully be. But really the worst thing about the menus is just the fact that you usually have to go through so many different little submenus to get to just about any actual function, and which options you choose are not always obvious.Now some of the less important things that bug me. The camera is really bad. I don't necessarily think that a camera is an essential function for a phone to have, but if it's going to have one it should at least be able to take something that resembles an actual picture. The biggest problem is that if you move even the slightest bit while you're trying to take the picture it will turn out very blurry. Should you manage to take a picture worth saving, you may notice that you can zoom in on it. But only AFTER you've already taken a picture, not before. Furthermore, you can't save a picture in its zoomed-in state.You also can't set different ringers to different phone numbers, which is a feature that I had really come to take for granted in a cell phone and it frustrates me to no end that I can't do it with this one. You can set a different ringer for your messages than what you have for your voice calls (although you can't distinguish voicemail from text) but it took me ages to figure out how to set my message ringer to something that I had downloaded rather than one of the default ones.Overall, I think this phone would be fine for someone who only planned to use it for voice calls and nothing else. For anyone else, do yourself a favor and spend 10 or 20 bucks more and get something better; there are plenty of options.",1
"A very good cell phone, but...

This is a very good cell phone and Amazon.com gives the best deal. But, you can't transfer your old phone number from different provider to Cingular through Amazon.com. If you transfer your old phone number, you won't get your mail-in rebate. Please read amazon.com mail-in rebate rules carefully!!!You can read about how to transfer your number through this link : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/508597/102-6686881-6992121",4
"Find something else

Frankly, I wish I had the free Nokia brick phone I had before this one back. Call volume horrid. Many times I can barely hear the person to whom I'm speaking, and many times that person can hear the background noise better than they can hear me. Lots of dropped calls. The OS can be slow and a pain to navagate.If a Cingular salesperson steers you toward this one, find something else.",1
"INTENNA PIECE FLAW

I upgraded to this Nokia 6102 phone after my other Nokia fell in a toilet on accident (which is a little intact but kept dying on me randomly). I always hated flip phones because they are easy to break and snap in half if you accidentally drop it with the lid popped up. I used to have a Samsung flip phone and after time the lid become lose and eventually broke. This Nokia phone, however, has only been with me for a month and the antenna black piece popped off. It looks like it was held on my glue (NO SCREWS!!). The quality of it is not as good as I thought it would be. When I flip open the phone the joints that open the phone seem lose and it has only been a month. Also, the basic speaker is not great--I have a hard time hearing someone in the car or when there's a little noise around. The speakerphone is actually more powerful than the normal speaker! I am definitely going back to a Nokia 3595...This is a great basic phone and you don't have to worry about it breaking! Cingular has offered to replace it and send me a new Nokia 6102, but I refuse to own another.To summarize everything:PROS:-Camera (don't care for one since I have a new camera that takes better quality pics than cameraphones)-Speakerphone (loud and clear, more convienent when driving!-easy to read screen-double-screened-good battery life-Easy to handle (not too small, not to bulky)-Radio (can't use unless I buy headphones though)-Video (never really use it, don't care to have it)-Voice recording (you can make your own ring tones from it if you want)CONS:-Volume level is too LOW on the basic speaker-Not enough default themes/backgrounds to choose from. Older phones had more choices.-When scrolling through Contact List, or anything in that matter, it seems delayed no matter how quickly you press buttons.-ANTENNA PIECE IS A MAJOR DEFECT IN PHONE! It falls off after gentle use (never dropped)I generally don't have good experiences with flip phones, which is why I am going back to a basic one without all those unneccessary features. Plus they're more durable, reliable, and better quality for the price.-",2
"Great phone, sexxxy, and sleek

This phone is great. It has all kinds of Voice activated things, from dialing to sending messages. For my alarm clock tone, It's my voice saying ""WAKE UP!! WAKE UP!!"" How cool is that. Oh well it definitely beats my other phone (Motorola v220- ""NO hello moto"")(^_^)",4
"Way under my expectation

After reading all reviews from this site and many other sites. I thought the Nokia 6102 is the good one. However, it turned out a pretty bad phone. I'm very disappointed.I signed up 2 year contract - Family plan with Cingular, a month and one week ago. Grabbed 3 phones.My phone:Pros: just because I frustrated and experienced all the bad things so my mind went blank with the pros. Well, actually there are some things such camera, PC connectivity, speakerphone, dual screen, games but I'm not a fancy type of guys so I don't need to features much.Cons:+ No setting for the backlight, dim out after 15 seconds. Only be able to set permanent ON when CHARGING, that's ridiculous.+ There is delay after pressing Menu key+ Low memory+ Very few ringtones, themes (but I need only 3)+ Background noises, static is way over the exceptable level.+ Poor reception+ Connection drops frequentlyThe top 4 of the cons, I don't care much, I can deal with it while the last 3 are killing me. Anytime I use the phone, I just want to smash it with my hammer.And how can I conclude it was bad?I borrowed the 2-year old Nokia 6200 alike (not a flipfone) from my coworker, swapped the simcard, this old phone performed 10x or even 20x better than my 6102.I've lived in Andover, MA - Nashua, NH areaI tested while on the Seales Rd, the 6102 showed no network coverage, while the old phone worked with no problem.Background noise (static) occurs everytime on the 6102 while the old one is just fine (I tested on every street).In some places, the 6102 shows no reception while the old one indicates 2 or 3 bar.I've tried my other phones (same model 6102), it works a little better but still far behind the old Nokia.First, I thought it was my 6102 problem, it could be a defective unit but tried twice, now I think it is the whole Nokia 6102 series problem. While a lot of people have graded it with very high star, I am very disappointed.I'm thinking buying a Motorola RAZR V3 or even buy back the old Nokia that I tested with from my cowoker. Just can't stand with that little crappy for 2 years. My concern right now is the RAZR is better than the old Nokia or not? Sign!",1
"Breaks Too Easily

I bought 4 of these phones when I switched my family plan from AT&T to Cingular. The salesman said they got great reception but could break if they are dropped. Just 4 days after the 30-day return policy expired, a small plastic piece covering half the antenna and the top of the phone fell off on 2 of the 4 phones -- even though they weren't dropped. On my son's phone, he just noticed one day that the piece was gone. On my phone, it came off when I took the phone out of my back pocket. The Cingular store couldn't exchange it, because it was after the 30-day free exchange period, and they told me to call the Warrantee Center. They wouldn't replace the phone because a broken piece counts as ""physical damage,"" which voids the warrantee, unless Nokia has issued an advisory about problems with the piece breaking off (which the Cingular salesman said they had gotten several complaints about). Nokia said they aren't authorized to send a replacement phone either, because first I'd have to send the two phones back so they can assess whether the problem was created by ""physical or liquid damage,"" so even it is the fault of poor manufacturing, I may end up having to pay to repair the phones. After spending several hours on the phone with both Nokia and Cingular, I am still trying to get them to send replacement phones.",1
"Poor Quality :-(

Nokia 6102 FLIMSY phone! I had this phone for 3 days, and in that time, the screen froze, the key pad froze and the flip part felt like it was going to break in half. AND, the volume is horribly low and if your ear isn't just in the right spot you wont hear anything at all! Horrible ring tone options and no GPRS connection at all so there was NO way to order more ring tones.I returned this phone before it even had a chance to run out of batteries.",0
"Compact, easy to use but lacking in some basics

Nokia's new, compact flip is easy to use and the navigation is what you have come to expect from a leader in mobile devices. The clarity of the dual screens is optimal and the VGA camera is acceptible. The volume control is a little on the weak side so don't expect to hear a whole lot in a crowded room. The speakerphone, however, is exceptional. The navigation buttons are easy to push - quite possibly too easy particularly if you've got larger fingers. The alarm clock allows for customizing the snooze :) Ringtones are okay, the polyphonic tones are a bit tinny but that is probably due to a smaller chord range than most mid-range cellphones. As with all Nokia's customizing to your liking is a snap! The backlight turns off on its own which means you could be in the middle of something when it shuts down. It is an active-flip so its not necessary to press extra buttons to answer or end a call. The phones come with a PTT button - a feature that isn't yet available. No bluetooth but the infrared is sufficient. General feel of the phone is that it has a nice fit but it does feel a little on the cheap side. Reasonably price for a low to mid-range phone.",3
"Great phone

If you always wanted a Nokia but didn't want to get a candy-bar style this one is for you. Great battery life, Reception and nice style. For international calls try http://tele3advantage.com don't waste your money on the carrier international rates.",4
"Screan leaked

These new generation phones are so gentle and break very easily. Our two motorola's phones V180 and V550 broke after just a year of used. The common problem is leaking screan if you drop the phone, so your screan goes blind. Go for some other brand ....",1
"It's an OK phone

i've had my Nokia 6102 phone for about 2 1/2 months now. When i firsy got it it was great, everything worked i didnt have any problems. Then after i started using more often i realised that when you are sending or recieving a text message or recieving a phone call, and ur watchin TV or listening to the radio, you will here this weird noise come from the TV or radio's speakers. It's really weird. And another thing, i recently had some problems with my phone just shutting off n me even with full battery. The good thing about this phone is that u can take pictures and record things.",4
"Fab...

I LOVE THIS PHONE,,,,LOOKED AT RAZR TO CHEAP FEELIN GOT THS ONE LOVE IT",4
"Sad In Michigan

I recently had a 6102 Nokia Phone. Unfortunitly my joy came to a sudden end when i accidently dropped it in a sink full of water, and it never turned on again. This is to ANY ONE who has a Nokia 6102, and DOES NOT like it. If you are willing to give it away, i WILL TAKE IT!!! DO NOT THROW IT AWAY!!!! If you are one of these people please e-mail me at maryhannah08@yahoo.com and I will talk to you. I really want this phone. I loved it. Please please please don't let me down!!!!Thank you!",4
"If u buy it on amazon u save more!

my uncle got this fone from amazon and saved a lot more money than if he went to buy it at a cingular store that sold it for(...)!",4
"A great phone

I have read all the reviews about the 6102 and felt I had a few things to add. I do agree the phone could use more memory, but if you download Nokia's PC suite(off the Nokia website), you can use their media player to change MP3 files to a true tone file format which takes up far less space and sounds the same on the phone. I would suggest a program like Goldwave to create Mp3 file clips.I have about 10 tones assigned to groups and plenty of space left over! Also the FM radio is a great feature! I bought a headset off of ebay and use them when I go for a walk. The phone will automatically pick up the call and then return to the radio when the caller hangs up. I never move a finger! The camera is basic, but that's all I needed from a phone. I have a digital camera. I don't find it flimsy at all. I am very pleased with the coverage of the phone. So far the sound quality has been excellent and the speaker phone works from my belt clip! I just flip open the phone and press a quick button and talk, hands free. The battery life is excellent. Overall, this phone has met my expectations and beyond.",4
"If you love Nokia phones, you'll love this model!

I have always had Nokia phones, which I love, but I was getting envious of all the flip-phones out there. When it came time for me to upgrade my phone from a lower model Nokia, I was so excited to find that Nokia had come out with a great new flip-phone. And while I didn't think I would care about having a camera or video capability, I quickly learned to love both. This phone also has the ability to record an audio message which can be sent to someone or used as a ringtone. The design is sleek, and best of all, the Nokia features and menus that I'm used to are simply updated in an even smarter version for this phone. This made if very easy for me to learn to use all the menus and technological features that the phone has to offer.",4
"Bug? Worst model of Nokia.

I bought this phone about two months ago. and, i was realy pleased with the phone, features. and, one day i was just looking through the(not many) features and, the phone shut itself off! of course, it came back on. but, then a few days later. i was on my way to cingular store for accessories for this phone. and, i walked in and it shut itself off again. it made me angry, i screamed. then it came back on but, all my contacts, ringtones and other personal things on it were somehow deleted. so, i consulted a cingular worker! i told them about the situation. all they said was ""sorry, thats not our problem. but, we can send you a new one! for free!"" i said sure. the next day, i got this new ""free"" phone. i went through the whole setup process. i was indeed happy. then, when i was done. i put it on my table. and then, the light went on and, then it went off on me continuasly(can't spell) i called cingular. they said the same thing. so, the next day. i turned my phone on, started adding some contacts. it said ""please insert a sim card"" i was dumbfounded! i calld cingular (again) told them. all they said was. ""what exactly are you doing when that happens"" i told them. and, they sent me another phone! did the same thing!! i was fed up. so, went online and bought an ""untaged"" model. it did the same thing! so, in conclusion! i would not recommend this phone to anyone!Pros:camera is not badGood games(demo's)like the features.good reception.Cons:Graphics, they suck! camera in bad place.colume button * camera buttons are in the worse place.dropped calls * calls interrupted.video quality is not good at all.cannot hear. voices get low then loud vise-versa.calls go muteoverall i give this phone a 3. just because of the good reception! and the easyness to open.",2
"Great phone, but greater if you have a case for it...

I've had the 6102 since December, and I've had absolutely no problems with it at all. There are some who complain about the speaker quality, but mine was pretty decent and I didn't have many problems with it at all. I should disclaim I use the headset most of the time though so this review may not be a good barometer when it comes to the speaker issue. I have no problems with the navigation with this phone, adding tones and pics with a data cable worked perfectly with it, and text messaging is intuitive and speedy with the 6102, the T9 system on it is one of the best I've used. I also enjoy the FM radio, which has a good range and does get distant stations well. The headset is the antenna, and that makes sense since it's how most regular Walkmans and equivalents have worked since the creation of the portable stereo.However, the downside of the phone is because of the large color front mini-screen, you definitely want a soft case for it. I learned that the hard way after a nasty meeting of the screen with a seatbelt buckle that left the inside plastic cracked and a nice big purple battery-sucking bruise on the LCD. Unfortunately I went with a $2 plastic holster that left no protection for the phone, and that turned into a $115 error as I had to pay full price for a new phone to replace the cracked screen as Cingular considered it cosmetic non-warranty damage. I stomached the loss of the money and got a new 6102, and shortly thereafter got a case that offered plenty of protection (and I intent to pick up their extended coverage). It's a cool looking phone and does everything well, but with all that comes extra complicated electronics, so before you buy this, make your second purchase a good-quality soft case so you don't end up six months later with a cracked phone because you went with the cheapest method of carrying you could get.",3
"Great phone!!!!

Great phone. Nothing super fancy. FM radio has good sound and can be heard though any ear bud or headphones. Have to have the head phones to hear the FM radio. I guess thats Nokias way of getting you to buy accessories. I suggest downloading the free Nokia Sync software (...). I charge it one time a week, but then again I don't use the phone a ton either but my old Motorola 720, which was a piece of crap, had to be charged every 1.5 days.Highly recommend this phone.",4
"Pretty decent phone

The latest flip phone by Nokia is what you call a basic phone with added features at a reasonably low price.It has been 1 month since i have owned it and i did come across a few issues which are1) the battery status bar is not accurate.I took the liberty of not charging my phone for about 4 days looking at the bar which showed about 75% ,and on the 5th day it went dead.But thankfully it came alive after i charged it overnight.So i guess it has to be charged daily.2) It supports MP3 ringtones but it has about 4 MB of memory.4mb? it is too minimal for a phone to support media and mp3.3 pics and 2 ringtones ...and the memory is full.I had to get rid of most of the nokia logos and ringtones to accomodate my personal stuff.Anyway the phone is pretty okie but it would do better with a memory card slot.Considering the number of free and reasonably good phones available this is a so-so deal.At least it was better than my earlier phone the siemens flip phone.So i guess 4 **** is the rating i would like to give it.",3
"How about innovation?

I live in the mountains, and recently got suckered into cingular's renew your plan for two years and get a fresh new phone deal. The phone arrived and could not be activated from my home.with the limited time I spent with the phone last night, The features are complicated and anti-intuitive.seems like with all the progress over the last four years, the camera, speakerphone, etc, that the antenna does not work as well as my four year old Nokia Candy bar (can't remember the number) which looks like it has been dragged behind a truck for several miles at highway speed and then picked up by a dog and carried home.If you live in an area with spotty reception, forget about this phone and the cool upgrade offer.I expect to spend several hours on customer service trying to sort out this flashy new phone.",0
"Amazing compact simple-to-use Nokia phone

After months of searching, I bought the Nokia 6102 to replace the 3590.Wow - Nokia always make such remarkable, solidly-built phones!!!Here are the features I like and dislike.1. Large outside color display on which I can show date and time and photos2. Inside color display is a bit small, but is large enough to show my calendar, and is needed to give the phone its compact size. If you have a big hand, this phone is not for you.3. Excellent voice quality. Also has speaker phone capability that I sometimes find handy. I can walk and talk with the phone cover closed!4. Basic camera keeps me entertained, though I did not initially buy the phone because of this capability. This is so simple to use that anyone can learn to use in an instant.5. Using infrared port, receive (and send) data files such as midi and mp3 music to keep me entertained and set up my ring tones. There is no need for a data cable!!! Be advised that due to limited memory, you can't store much mp3 files. Also, not all midi files are playable. I find the infrared port to work with an older Windows computer, but not a newer one.6. Battery needs recharging every 3-4 days, depending on usage. The charger is small, portable.7. Like my previous mobile, set up unique ring tones for each group in my contacts list. This capability is provided under ""Group Details"".8. Basic voice recorder - though do not expect to record quality live music using this.9. FM radio, though I did not buy this phone for this capability. You will need to buy a headset accessory to use this feature.",4
"Great phone, overall

I just switched to this Nokia flip after being completely dissatisfied with a Motorola V551. Anything that could go wrong with a cell phone went from with the Motorola, and it was time for a change. I go through Cingular, and did not hesitate at all when a free Nokia 6102 was offered, as I have had only great experiences with Nokias in the past. In fact, since my Moto had gotten so bad, I popped my sim card into an older nokia i have (3 yrs) and it worked like a charm.Pros of the phone include:-generous outside display - bigger than any other phones I have seen, but the megapixels are not as good as the inside screen, but can't win them all and it definitely works well-Sleek, black outside, so refreshing that it is not standard cell phone silver which is way too played out.-Menus are easy to navigate, but I fing a 2 second delay when pulling up the main menu, but definitely something I can live with.-camera is very good, considering this is not a phone you would buy specifically for the camera.-Construction is sturdy - those who said that nokia flips have a ""cheap"" feel are way off - this one is substantial, dense, but not too big or too heavy.the only cons are that I sometimes the earpiece volume is not that great. even in quieter settings I sometimes struggle to hear the person on the other end, even when the vol. is at the max. Also, this may be a function of the area, but I also hear static in the background at times, but like I said, may be the other person's phone or the area I am in. Also, the wallpapers and images that are included are few, and they are not the best. I believe there are only 5 different wallpapers and 3 themes, just wish there was more of a choice.I am still within a 30 day return period, but I am almost sure that this phone is a keeper - unless I have many more issues with call volume. This is a great all-around phone, with good camera capabilities, easy menus, and a vibrant screen.",3
"Excellent phone

Overall, a very good phone. I am an avid fan of nokia phones and have been using since a decade, but, this being my first nokia flip phone, i'm not at all dissappointed. The phone has great reception, it also sustain calls through some dead zones where my earlier nokia phones just went blank ! Battery life seems to be alright with about 2-4 days of charging cycle and all the other features like menus & IRDA are euqivalent to that of the previous models. Personally, I really dont dig the flip phone part, but otherwise, a highly recommended phone with basic concrete functionality of a cell phone minus the bling bling of other similar motorola models.",4
"Not A Bad Unit

This review is long and rambling because the phone (to me) does so much that to describe it in any rational order would just be too much like work.So the bottom line at the top: A great phone for the money, does a lot of stuff perfectly adequately and serves as a good training device for someone wanting to know what to look for the next time they buy a higher-end phone. I give it five stars because, ""What did you expect for a twenty-dollar phone?""I got this phone reluctantly, only after my old-fashioned Nokia brick was stolen. I asked simply for the cheapest phone with a camera, and I couldn't be more pleased.Well, actually, I could, but only after picking nits. So here we go:My first issue was with downloading photos, I shoot a lot and at twenty-five cents a piece to email them to myself a cable seemed like a reasonable solution. I wanted to avoid spending $50.00 on an OEM, so I tried one from Ebay. Then another. Then another. I called Nokia for tech support, and was surprised to talk to someone who was both knowledgeable and had no accent.There are a few separate issues here, the first being the necessity of downloading Nokia's ""PC Suite"" to facilitate connectivity. The version touted for Windows 98 was erratic and is no longer offered or supported, but before this happened I finally got a tech email admitting it was a known problem. And with regard to the non-original cables having some sort of DRM capabilities, the tech just sort of chuckled and said, ""I really can't comment on that"". Not only did they not work, I had to uninstall and reinstall the app after each failed attempt. How amusing.Realizing the cost of the cable would be paid back very soon I ordered one from Nokia and had it almost immediately. From then there was no problem, although I could only use it with XP.The file transfer protocol is a bit odd, but works OK. The synchronization with Outlook seemed flawless and works in both directions. The new automatic picture transfer will completely empty all the images in the camera, including graphics, wallpaper and screensavers, which seems like a mistake not present in the earlier version.Removing the SIM chip to another phone will save the bare basic info, but so thoroughly scramble to formatting you'd be better off doing it by cable. You can't save games or photos to the chip, either, I don't know if other phones enable this.Oh, games: No Tetris, but I found my favorite and most addictive one, ""Zuma"". The screen is far to small for a pleasant experience, but it's a novelty for me and helps pass the time in waiting rooms.All the other features of the phone work adequately and are quite useful- stopwatch, countdown recorder, calendar, notepad, alarm clock, etc. I did have to spend a few days with the manual to get an understanding of the software but it made sense fairly quickly. One unbilled feature is that the display is bright enough to use for a flashlight or nightlight when stumbling around in a strange hotel room or parking lot, it gives off enough of a glow to see well.The phone features? Oh yeah, I hardly ever get calls, but from what use I have had, the service is OK. You do need to hold the speaker right next to your ear to get the best volume, I picked up a no-name headset/mike for $8.00 and it does just fine.I live in a rural area that is a canyon, and Cingular consistently has the best signal here. The hot spots around the house are different between phone service and messaging, which is slightly irritating in that I will get a missed call message right after the phone doesn't ring. The camera works OK for what it is- great for catching rare moments in still or video. Same for the audio recorder, I use it for notes and catching info from the car radio. A speaker phone seems to work OK, but playing music is pretty much a waste of time.Not unlike writing a review for an obsolete phone on Amazon.",4
"I couldn't be much happier

I've read several reviews reporting insufficient volume on this phone. I decided to throw caution to the wind, and order it anyway. When it arrived and I made my first phone call, the volume was a *little* soft. I asked the other party to hold a sec, mashed the Up button on the side of the phone a few times while watching the volume meter increase on the display, and resumed my conversation. The next time the person I called spoke, I couldn't believe it. It was not only clearly audible, it was slightly alarming. Perhaps the other reviewers forgot to peel the protective shipping plastic off?Anyway, the phone is great. It's tiny -- neither as long nor as wide as the Razr (although it is thicker). It doesn't have Bluetooth, which gives me a little bit of comfort. After all, the more Bluetooth gains popularity in wireless devices, the greater the likelihood that bad people will find and exploit vulnerabilities in said devices. If you don't believe me, perform a Google search for ""bluetooth exploit,"" ""bluejacking,"" or ""bluesnarfing."" But I digress. Call clarity is great, signal reception is better than any other cell phone I've ever used, and it's sexy.My only complaint about the phone is that there are a few menu items in the phone that link you to Nokia's ""MEdia Mall,"" an online store to shop for new ringtones, themes, etc. Unfortunately, I haven't found a way to delete those links. If you aren't careful, you could find yourself increasing your phone bill by $.10 every time you activate the wrong menu item. I would've given the phone 4 stars because of this, but the overall average user rating is too low.",4
"Earpiece is too small and volume too low

I got the phone 5 days ago from Cingular. I hasitated for a while and finally decided to return it for exchange to other phone.The main problem is the earpiece is too small with which you cannot hear the other party's voice clearly, unless you put the hole right above your ear, which is very difficult to locate. Each time, I have to try several times before I can place it correctly. I think other things are good for this phone.I had Nokia phone previously with very good experince. But why this phone was designed so stupidly?! The earpiece is a small thing, but also the biggest one for a phone.",2
"I like it

Major improvement from my Sprint phone. Lots of features I'm still figuring out. Nice size. This is only the 3rd cell phone I've ever owned so I'm no expert, but it has worked well. Some reception problems, but hard to complain when it works at least 2x places as my last phone.",3
"The 6102 is the BEST!!!

I had read all of the reviews after buying this phone. When I got it I was pleasantly surprised. I have had NO volume issues. In fact, the ringer is so loud that when it rings while I am teaching my class, my students beg me to answer the phone. I can also get reception in my school building with this phone, which I have never been able to do before. As for bluetooth capability, I've never used the infrared feature before.On a good note..... I was able to video tape my daughter skating, and then showed it to my friends. It was incredible. I've enjoyed having this phone and am glad to have it.One bad thing though is that you can't choose a different ring tone for each caller. But you can group your callers and assign a different ringtone for each group.Again, a great phone for the cost.",4
"Nokia 6102

This is a GREAT phone EXCEPT for the power connector. The pin inside the phone is so small and fragile that it can accidentally be really easily bent or broken off. This cost me $115 because Nokia classified the problem as ""Physical damage"" and the warranty does not cover physical damage. This is ridiculous. It is an obvious design problem.",1
"Overall good phone

Pros:Great battery lifeSound quality and consistencyLayout good - placement of menus, etc - easy to manueverCons:Cheap plastic casingVery basic camera - e.g. no zoomEvan Glueck",3
"its OK

i used to have a different phone then transfered the sim cards with my grandma's phone cuz her phone was too complicated. I tried this phone and was actually quite happy! The FM radio is cyrstal clear (not in car) usually and the camera is OK.One thing I have to complain though, the memory is SMALL!!!! its like 3 mega bytes I think...... I just bought a usb cable for the pc to phone but it was the wrong verion so I have to return it! If you buy a cable for this phone please check what version it is because like ALL the usb cables for nokia look alike.I am VERY impressed on the softwere I got at the nokia website. Its a free program that lets you transfer EVERYTHING from pc to phone. You can do this wirelessly or with a cable (which is what im trying to do) but be aware this phone does not have a mp3 player! The message record sorta suks by the way, and if you set a message as a ring tone make sure it isnt a bunch of scratchy gatars!Yes I would recomend this phone for someone is isnt REALLY into multimedia but it is OK for multimedia nevertheless",3
"Fantastic Phone!

There are dozens of reasons to buy this cell phone.1) Phone has a VGA camera, a stereo FM radio, a speakerphone, EDGE high-speed data, dual color displays and support for mobile e-mail and more.2) LCD has 128 x 160 resolution and support for 65,000 colors. The outside cover of the handset features a 96 x 65, 4,000-color display that can display picture IDs, time, call information, battery and signal strength.3) The standard jack accepts universal hands-free headsets, as well as USB and infrared ports for transferring data to and from the handset.4) This phone has polyphonic ringtones, MP3-, MIDI-, AMR-, and True Tones. You can also assign pictures to your most common callers.5) There's a vibrate ringer mode. Voice-activated dialing system and the phone book keeps track of all your contacts. Address book capacity is only limited to a big 3.5 MB of built-in memory.6) There's an integrated speakerphone for talking hands-free.7) You can mobile messaging and integrate with the Internet.8) You can send picture, video, and text messages.9) You can manage and synchronize contacts, calendars, and other data with your PC with the Suite application.10) There is an integrated FM radio makes to tune in your favorite stations. The gaming system is powerful Java-based games. Lots of games are downloadable via the Cingular Media service.11) The lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time and up to 350 hours of digital standby time.12) It just looks cool too!The price is right too. I got mine for free when subscribing to Cingular for two years!",4
"excellent phone..get yours now..this phone is so much better than the motorola razer and the slivr...

love this cell phone..i had to get this as a replacement i had a razer(those phones are pure crap the same with the slivr) i was very surprised with this phone its very durable,stylish.. and it has excellent reception (ive called overseas with this phone..and had crystal clear calls..take that motorola!) a cell phone is just that a phone..(not a ohhh its soo thin im afraid to pick it up and actually make a call with it)back to the nokia 6102 this phone you, customize your screens and ringtones..link it to your computer for information retreivalyou get 2 color screen that have vivid colors..also a nice built in digital camera that has great pixel resoloution for quick pic snaps(i would not use for my vacation pics but to have it for quick snaps..this is a nice feature thats included)they keys are easy to negotiate with..as well as the on screen menues.its also very small so you can tuck it in your pocket undetected..in summerypros..small compact sizegreat reception/crystal clear calls(even clear voicemail)dual screens/comfortable to hold and usefrom nokia so the quality is outstandingexcellent price pointtext messaging/picture sendingcons..none that i can find..this phone rocks!if your one of those ""oh i gotta cram my whole life onto my sexy phome which will be obsolete next year anyway' then this is not for you...(hmm since when did cell phones become ""sexy"" anyway LOL)but if you are educated consumer and know what you want in a high quality cell phone then by all means check out the nokia 6102..you'll be glad you didalso, id like to add... its just crazy to pay 299 and up for a cell phone(but people will pay it because theres a sucker born every minute)..a cell phone DOES NOT make you cool or popular as some people seem to think(those are the shallow people to say the least im in my 30s and some people my age act like this and thats very sad)..its a communication device nuff said thats what they were designed for.. its crazy to see people spend crazy amounts on a phone because they are so desperate to be cool and thats pathetic.. what makes a person cool..is the actions that define you as a that person...",4
"I Hope My 6102 Is Just A Bad Sample, But this Nokia Has Really Underperformed Sadly.......

Recently got my first flip phone, which is this Nokia 6102. Having been a Nokia user (and FAN) since 2000 when I first signed on with Cingular, I definitely had high hopes and expectations for the 6102. I had no reason to be disappointed since the Nokia brand has served me well. I loved their candy-bar style 5190 so much, that I even got my second upgrade phone from Cingular for the same model in 2002 before Nokia discontinued it. To this date, I hear Nokia's biggest seller is still the 5190.So imagine my disappointment and surprise when I finally plugged the 6102 into play. First and foremost, reception is average at best. I know my comments will draw the ire of other users here who have raved about this 6102's reception. 80% of the time, I have to move the earpiece and reposition it over my ear several times over the course of a conversation. The old 5190 NEVER had this problem. Again, I hope this problem is due to a sample defect. Even at that, one rarely hears of quality control issues with Nokia. It is supposed to be second to NONE in the cell phone industry. Also, battery life isn't great. I have to recharge the phone every 3 days and I don't even use the phone all that much, maybe up to 1 hour ++ each day.This underwhelming performance from the 6102 comes as a shock. I have since returned the phone back to Cingular's eStore for a replacement. I have declined a replacement for the same model. While I ponder my next selection, perhaps the Motorola V557 is a good alternate choice, though I was shocked to hear from Cingular reps that the V-557 actually PALES in comparison to the Nokia 6102. But the reviews here on Amazon for the V-557 are VG, but then so were reviews for the 6102.Already I miss my Nokia 5190.....perhaps I will never give it up again if the Motorola V-557 fails to perform as well.",1
"You'll love it!!!

This is a great phone. It has a lot if cool features. If you love to listen to hte radio this is perfect for you. This phone has fm radio.",4
"Good phone but outside LCD is not durable

I have owned this phone for about 2 months and the exterior LCD cracked. I did not drop it but simply placed it in my pocket and sat on a couch. It is just not durable and Cingular refused to replace it.Pros: battery life, MP3 ringtonesCons: The phone is not durable, you cannot configure it to display the date on the outer LCD, the games that come with it are terrible.",1
"Poor audio volume ... non-intuitive menus

Have had this phone for 4 days and am going to return it, despite the fact that it's an attractive phone with a good form factor. Main reasons for returning are (1) poor audio volume even when set to max; (2) menus are not intuitive; (3) display info is in vanishingly small fonts and icons, and (4) I don't like the ""flat"" phone book entries [that is, each name only has one number associated with it. In contrast, my former mobile phone (Sanyo) could store multiple numbers (work, home, mobile, ...) with one name]. Sorry to have to change phones, since I like Nokia, generally.",2
"This phone sucks.....BIG TIME

I've gone through 5 of these phones in less than a year. The first one had echos so bad it didn't even recognize the voice tags and people said I sounded like I was talking under water. The 2nd one just plain died one day and wouldn't even take a charge or turn on. The 3rd one drained the battery from a full charge to almost nothing in a couple of days without even using it or having it turned on. The 4th one I just got yesterday worked for a day and now turns on but none of the buttons work and I can't even access my address book. Cingular has finally offered me a different brand, which I have checked out on Amazon's site hoping to get one with a good review. Now I have to negotiate with them to get the matching accessories.....Steer away from Nokia 6102.....",0
"Okay phone, but...

I got this phone back in January. I must admit, I do like the phone, but I've already bought a replacement. The sound quality of the phone is not very clear... ear piece volume is kind of low and I find myself using speakerphone all the time. Has infared, which is really nice when your laptop has infared also (I've made TONS of my own mp3 ringtones, saved all my pictures on my PC). I had my first one replaced in March because the side buttons (the volume and camera) would no longer work. The camera's okay (it's a phone) - video quality is horrid. No Bluetooth, which my girls friends have 'dubbed' a hassle, because there are many times they want to Bluetooth me sound clips and pictures from their Razrs. It doesn't have much memory capacity (only about 3 MB), so you can't save much. That's ultimately why I bought the Motorola MPX 220 to replace it. Many people I know who have bought the phone have taken it back, or delcare the ones they still own have some WILD problems. It also doesn't pick up signal as good as my mom's Motorola V551.",1
"Nebulous controls, poor audio

I have used this phone for a week, and I'm returning it.Pros:1. Cool-looking phone - black, red and chrome.2. Color screen is good.3. Very compact.Cons:1. Audio volume is very low, even when set to highest setting. Conversations were often hard to hear in the car with the windows up and the stereo off.2. Lack of side keys for settings makes even the most basic changes - ring volume, call volume, etc. - difficult.I will grant that it's a quality phone and that the phone is well-made and has no defects. It would be a great entry level phone for the average person who doesn't change settings - and has above average hearing.",1
"Not 13, easier this way, bad phone.

I am not hard to please when it comes to cell phones, as long as it has a camera and it rings and I can talk to people it will do. My old Kyocera model is better than this. (This is after a basketball hit it two or three times.) The phone for some strange reason shorts out on me. It goes off randomly and doesn't come back on and this has happened to me three times this year. The first time it happened it was at the worst moment possible: A snowstorm at 2 AM is not an ideal setting for your phone to short out. The sencond time it happend randomly and the third time it did the same thing.I am a bit surprised because Nokia is very good at making phones and this is a disappointment. I plan on getting a new phone soon and probably a different model most likely. All I can say is if you choose this phone be aware, it does some crazy things.",0
"Bug in Software

I am a big fan of nokia and all my previous mobiles were nokia..But this one is a big disappointment..I am surprise to find that there is a bug in their s/w.If you change the profile from Normal to Silent and then backagain to Normal, the incoming phones are having not so consistent ringtones. Sometimes it will ring and sometimes it wont, just the light will be flashed.Currently I removed the battery and restarted and its working fine. But dont know how long it will work.I think Moto Razr is much better than this phone for the same price range.",2
"Nice, cute phone

I bought this phone from amazon and it is worth the price. It has all the nice features I wanted and the cingular coverage is also pretty good in our area. Overall I would give 5 stars.",4
"Nokia 6101/6102 Early Impressions

I recieved the Nokia 6101 (which is essentially the same hardware as the 6102) cell phone from t-mobile a 2 days ago so here are some of my early impressions about the phone:Pros:- The great reception as with most nokia phones: My appt does not recieve a great coverage from my t-mobile and the only phones that work are ones from Nokia. I used a 6610 and a 6230 and there are no problems with the reception of the 6101.- IRDA to sync data: I own an IBM laptop which have IRDA build in. So it is convinent to use the Nokia PC Suite to sync the phone with my outlook.- Supports Mp3 ringtonesCons:- No Bluetooth: Unlike the 6230 the 6101/6102 does not have bluetooth.- Limited memory: I do not understand why Nokia did not include the external memory card slot, and music player compatibility with this phone. If it can play Mp3 ringtones then surely it can play mp3s, and it would have been great to add a 512 MB card to play music on the go.- Size and Weight: The phone is a bit bulky and heavier than other flip phones but not so much that it becomes uncomfortable in to carry around- Different charger: For some reason Nokia has a different charger for this phone. So your chargers for older models of Nokia will not be compatible.Overall I think this is a nice cell for business use. For entertainment and such, I think 6230 is still the Nokia leader.",3
"Nice Well Balanced Phone

This is coming from a person that has actually done a lot of research in phones, and is upgrading from a Nokia 3595. Some people have been raving about the Razr V3, but in all honestly it isn't a very good phone. The sound quality isn't very great, the phone although skinny, is very wide, and the camera is lack luster. The keys are bland, and hard to use when not looking, and with the exception of Bluetooth and a 2nd LCD screen, it doesn't really do a whole lot.I consider this phone a great rival. This phone and the Razr are in great competition for Cingular customers because both have great deals going on for 2-year agreement customers. I actually got mine for roughtly 90 dollars because I upgraded as I previously mentioned. I could have gotten a Razr, but this phone is much more practical.This phone has plenty of features:It has video captureCamera feature (which is pretty clear if you can hold the phone steadyA bright vivid LCD screen (2 actually)A sleek designGreat sized keysEasy navigationOverall very simplisticThis is Nokia's first successful flip phone, and they didn't do anything too outrageous. It does have MP3 playback on ringtones, and full color graphics with available moving screen savers. Sound quality is excellent, and the phone feels very durable. Its a great size, and feels good in your hand. Not only charges quickly, but has a very fair battery life. I'm not sure about other 6102s, but mine came with NO dead pixels on either screen, so that's a great thing to not have to worry about. Although this isn't important to a lot of people, it is to me... and this phone DOES not get face grease on it very easily... which is nice... because my friend has the one LG flip phone that you can use for 10 seconds and have the screen covered in face grease.With everything however, this phone does not have all the gadgets you may want. It doesn't have Bluetooth, so you can't be lame like everyone else and get one of those earsets, at least not the ""cool"" ones. The cases for it aren't exciting. There is no expansion slot, this ISN'T a SmartPhone, so you can't do a lot of PDA functions. The sound quality on the ringtones aren't too great, but there are a lot to choose from. Its your call if you can justify spending $2.49 for one. I personally have The Outsider by A Perfect Circle, and its pretty decent quality. Unlike the Razr, this isn't meant for those who have hearing aids, but honestly, that feature isn't that great on the phone, the newer Razr phones coming out will better utilize that feature I believe, but they will be a great deal more money.This phone did recognize my Sim Card VERY quickly, I was pleasantly surprised. Not much configuration involved. I didn't even have to set up the time or date. The phone didn't set up my numbers into single name folders like my last phone, but it did default put a number next to it: i.e. Corey had 2 numbers... so now I have Corey and Corey1. Not necessarily a bad thing, just something I noticed. The interface is really nicely set up, but the only way to access the camera is to click the button on the right side. The volume rocker is on the left side, and is very simple to use, and the ringtone can get LOAD, so you might want to make it a lower setting, unless you are hearing impaired. Sim Card enclosure doesn't seem very durable, and I was nervous when I need to take it out breifly... it was also pretty difficult to open.BOTTOM LINE: This is a very durable, easy, phone to use for anyone, and will definately last you until the next phone generation arised. At a great price, with some great deals, this is an ideal phone to suit all your NEEDS, even though it doesn't supply all your WANTS. This stylish phone is a great addition to the Nokia line, as well as the flip-phone craze. In my opinion a more balanced phone than the Razr V3, but like everything, it depends on who you are, and what you use it for.SUSPECTED LEARNING CURVE: 30 minutes to 1 hour... very quick considering the number of features... I have yet needed to use the manual to find anything.ACTUAL SPECS:Modes GSM 850 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900GSM 900 instead of 850 on Europe/Asia versionWeight 3.42 oz (97 g)Dimensions 3.35"" x 1.77"" x 0.94"" (85 x 45 x 24 mm)Form Factor ClamshellStub AntennaBattery Life Talk: 4.00 hours (240 minutes)Standby: 350 hours (14.6 days)Battery Type LiIon760 mAhDisplay Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)Size: 128 x 160 pixelsPlatform / OS (N/A)Memory 3.5 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)Phone Book Capacity shared memoryFCC ID PPIRM-76 (Approved May 10, 2005)PPIRM-77 (Approved Jun 15, 2005)FEATURES:2nd Display Location: Front4,096-color STN LCD / 96 x 65 pixelsAlarm YesCalculator YesCalendar YesCamera Resolution: VGA (640 x 480)night modeCustom Graphics YesCustom Ringtones supports MP3, MIDI, AMR, and True Tones (WB-AMR) formatsData-Capable YesEmail Client Protocols Supported: SMTP, POP3, IMAP4carrier-dependentFM Radio Stereo: YesGames YesHigh-Speed Data Technology: EGPRS (EDGE)class 6 / plus class 10 GPRSInfrared (IR) YesJava (J2ME) Version: MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1supported JSRs: 120, 135, 75, 185 / max JAR size: 128 KBMMS supports SMILMultiple Languages YesMultiple Numbers per Name YesPC Sync YesPicture ID YesPolyphonic Ringtones Chords: 24Predictive Text Entry Technology: T9Push-To-Talk carrier-dependentRinger Profiles YesSide Keys up/down keys on left / camera (or PTT) key on rightSpeaker Phone YesSyncML YesText Messaging 2-Way: Yesplus IM with presenceText Messaging Templates YesTo-Do List YesUSB YesVibrate YesVideo Capture SubQCIF resolution (128 x 96 pixels) / H.263 + AMR in 3GPP formatVoice Dialing YesVoice Memo YesWireless Internet WAP 2.0, XHTML / supports file uploading[...]",3
"Worth the price

I have been a Cingular customer for 18 months or so, after switching from Sprint. I have long wanted to switch away from Cingular again due to the poor reception and frequently dropped calls on my original phone. The phone was a Samsung entry-level model, zero cost with 1-year plan. I spoke with a few of my friends in the area and they swore that their Cingular experience has been better than mine. They all have more expensive phones. After some research, I decided to give Cingular a second chance by buying the Nokia 6102 out of pocket (rather than getting an upgrade ""deal"" with a 2 year contract extension.)It was a good decision. This phone has turned me into a happy Cingular customer, for the most part. The reception is much stronger. My old phone would give 0 bars at my house, this one gives 1-3 bars and holds calls even inside my house. It still drops calls in a few low spots that I drive through, but I figure that's unavoidable.The camera is a cute toy. It takes blurry pictures in poor lighting, but decent shots in good light. I got a USB download cable to retrieve my photos. I have yet to get Cingular's multimedia messaging to work to email the pics to my account. (I suspect that's a Cingular problem, not a phone problem).The wireless web browser is nice, and it's a real convenient way to upload pics and sounds to the phone. The data cable also works well for that, and the free (from the Nokia website) software for the cable includes tools to help construct images and sound clips.Managing my address book took some work. I had all my numbers stored on the card from my old phone. The new phone didn't read the card quite the same way: it kept all the numbers, but lost the flags that told me which number was home, work and cell for each person. Eventually I moved all my numbers to my Windows Address book and use the cable and software to sync the two. That works beautifully.Bottom line: The phone is great. Cingular still has a few quirks that I live with. Toy camera is fun. Data cable is a highly recommended accessory.Followup on Nov 29, 2005:Still love my phone. I've not noticed any problems with pushing buttons by accident when it's closed.My USB cable is *not* the one that Nokia sells for $50. It's an asian unbranded cable that I paid around $15 for. Use Google to find one. Had a bit of fun getting the drivers straight at first, but otherwise works like a charm. Also, I think the IrDA function is supposed to work with the Nokia software as well, if you have an IrDA laptop or similar device.Finally, if you have a website somewhere that you can put files up for download, it's pretty easy to load images and ringtone sound files into the phone using the wireless web browser. Just upload to your website and then download via the phone browser. All you pay for is the airtime to download.",4
"Nice sound quality, great speakerphone, lacks battery time

I replaced my sony ericson with Nokia 6102 flip phone, and I found the following differences:Nokia has:1. Better sound quality2. Better reception3. Great speakerphone: clear and loud though sometimes echoes on the other side, depending on my location.4. Camera is nice but the quality is grainy and flash/evening mode is not great at all. Pictures come out real dark and not clear.5. Less talk time (4 hours) and I have to charge battery every evening, as after 2 hours of talking, which is my average daily use, the battery is real low. Compared to my ericson, which I charged once a week, this is a real setback.6. Battery also seems to take longer to charge. My ericson after 15 mins was 2 out of 4 bars up. Nokia takes 30-45 mins for 2 bars.7. It is very hard to find a nicely fitting case for flip phones. If you like a swivel belt clip or a pouch case, you will like it, but if you prefer a sleeve-case you will find it difficult to find something suitable for a reasonable price.8. It's not bluetooth, so you won't be able to use wireless gadgets, but I find speakerphone sufficient for hands-free-conversations. The only problem with the hands-free option is when you receive a call, you have to flip open the phone to push the button for hands-free talk. If you are placing the call, you have to wait till the other party picks up - only then you can use the hands-free button.9. Recently I discovered a voice-call option. Pushing a button on the left activates a voice tag receptor. If you saved someone's number in the address book and assigned voice to it (such as ""Home""), saying ""home"" while the voice receptor is on will dial the number. Very nice when your second hand is full of groceries! But the number of voice tags is limited. I think it is 10 maximum.In overall, I gave it 4 stars because of a comparatively weak battery, but in terms of serving basic phone functions it works very well.",3
"best cell phone i have ever owned

This is by far the coolest and best cell phone I have ever owned. The reception is great everywhere, even at my home where reception is generally poor. The camera and video features are superb, extremely well image quality, the one thing it lacks is bluetooth capapbilties. I used to have a motorola v220 which was a horrible phone, and i also have a sony erricson z500 and an older nokia through cingular, but this tops them all. kudos to nokia, a job well done",4
"What a phone!

What do you look for in a cell phone? Is it battery life, features, design, or call quality? Well, let me tell you, you will find all of those in the Nokia 6102.I have had many phones throughout my 2.5 years of being a Cingular Customer. Many have caught my eye, but none like this one has.The design of this phone is amazing. It is the second flip-style Nokia phone I've owned. The flip itself is very sturdy, and the phone does not feel plasticy at all. The spring in the phone feels much better than any Motorola or Samsung flip phone I've ever had. The buttons are a very nice size, which is a good thing for many people. The color, grey and black is an awesome color scheme.All Nokia phones have the basics, text messaging, picture messaging, wireless internet access, etc. This phone takes all of that a step further with class 6 EDGE, FM radio capability, and it has dual displays. The menus are also much easier to use than other phones, and other Nokias.The battery life on this phone is amazing!!! I've made many calls after receiving the phone a few days ago, and the battery strength indicator has not gone down at all! That's pretty amazing. The battery also charges very quickly. A newly designed Nokia charger is used with this device. It's very unique, and is alot smaller than other Nokia chargers.Nokia phones have always been known for their excellent call quality, and ability to keep calls in very low-signal areas. This Nokia phone is no different. There is no traditional GSM hiss noise with this phone, only crystal-clear calls that stay connected for a very long time even in low-signal areas.My overall opinion of this phone is that it is a very trustworthy phone, that won't let you down, especially when you need it most. It has excellent battery life, call quality, and it has all of the features that you will ever need. I have had many phones in the past, and I would recommend this phone above all others.",4
"This is a very nice phone

A recent move forced me to change service providers because my new home (in a major metropolitan area) is in a dead spot. ""Can you hear me?' No, I can't! So I took advantage of Cingular's 30 day return policy hoping I could make a call and not lose my signal. After a week I can honestly say this phone lives up to and beyond my expectations! I have great reception, no dropped calls and am very pleased with my purchase.To me, the slickest thing about this phone is the infrared port. One less cable to keep track of! I beamed my Outlook address book on my PDA into my phone in seconds.Although I didn't need a camera, it is a nice addition. In fact, it is capable of taking a photo in low light without a flash. The documentation on it's' use is poor, so I would advise you to play with the camera options key to get the most use out of it.A lot of reviewers have complained about low volume, and I did too until I repositioned the phone lower on my ear. My natural tendency to hold the phone almost against my lips caused the very small speaker to be above the opening of my ear. Try it, and I bet you will notice a marked increase in volume also.I have not used the radio yet and contrary to one review here, a mini headphone jack is too big for the jack on the phone. I guess this is my only disappointment and I can live with it.After reading many website reviews I think that most negative reviews are from people who did not tale the time to READ THE OWNERS MANUAL. Now I admit the documentation can be overwhelming, and trying to find out how to use a specific feature is time consuming, but here's a tip. Download the PDF owners manual file, (a link is on this page) and use Adobe's search function to find the answer to your questions.Well, thanks for letting me share my opinions and I hope they help your decision.",4
"Not the best, but best for the price.

I just wanted to quickly clarify and respond to something another reviewer said. It is in fact possible to assign individual ring tones to people. You just have to create a group and then add that person to the group. Once you do that you can assign a ring tone to the ""group."" Yeah, it's not as simple as my last phone, a Motorola, but it's still pretty quick and easy.Additionally, you can in fact use a photo you took a while ago to attach it to a contact. Click on the entry in your phone book, Click on Options -> Add Detail -> Image, then search through your saved images. Again, a little time consuming, but I just did it under 10 seconds. In the grand scheme of the phone's features, I wouldn't let those things deter me from purchasing the phone.I am having the same issue about accidentally pressing buttons while the phone is closed. It's more a puzzler than an annoyance at this time as it doesn't seem to drain the battery any quicker or cause any problems besides the fact that I have to click out of the feature.Overall I love my phone, and would highly recommend it. I actually like that the phone display and ear piece is larger than some other phones, I find it to be more user-friendly, personally. I bought my phone to use as a phone, and as such I have been very satisfied with its performance.",3
"Mistakenly Good Phone (bug???)

I got my first Nokia 6102 in October 2005. I got my second Nokia 6102 in March 2006. It is now April 2006 and I'm looking for a replacement. Here's how the story goes:When I first got this model, I really liked it a lot. I had no complaints whatsoever except that later wished it had Bluetooth capabilities. That is no biggy for me since I'm not one to carry around a cell phone every where I go. It stays in my car when I'm at home and it usually stays on my desk at work. If I'm out of the office for a few minutes, I'll bring it along with me. Cell phones are nice to have, but..... I'm getting off track with my story.Like I said, I really liked the phone. Occasionally, I'll use Yahoo Instant Messenger at work to communicate with a couple of others while in meetings. For five months, my daily routine of using this phone worked flawless. The suddenly one day, it reset itself when I was attempting to access Messenger. I lost some settings and the ""G"" vanished from my main screen. Normally, when I used Messenger, it would time-out after a few minutes and the phone would switch back to the main screen. I would get a pop-up if a message was received, and I could go back into Messenger and be connected.After this reset occurred, if Messenger times-out and goes back to the main screen, my connection is lost. After the error, when I attempt to connect to Messenger or the Internet, it asks me if I want to allow network access.Anyhow, after going through three layers of Cingular support, they first decided that there was nothing they could do and gave me the impression that they wanted to end the conversation. I eventually had to get a little ugly by telling them the problem is your problem; either the phone you gave me, or your network, and I want it fixed. They sent me a new phone overnight.The new phone worked flawless for almost two weeks. One day, I was in Messenger and decided I needed to exit out and place my ringer on silent, so I did. When I attempted to call up Messenger again (it runs in the background), I get this Java error and some error codes. Then the phone resets itself. Lo and behold, I back with the very same problems I had with the first phone.As I'm writing this, I have an email out to Nokia looking for a suggestion. I like the phone and I don't see any other current Cingular compatible models which I think I would like any better. If Nokia doesn't have a clue, I'll have to call Cingular for another replacement, and I may go with a different make and model.For this to happen twice, I'm beginning to think this may be a software bug. Anyhow, if you don't plan on using the Yahoo Messenger application which comes with the phone, you should be very satisfied with this phone.",2
"Better than expected!

I am a vey particular consumer. I do tons of reseach about an item before I purchase it, I compare it to other items. I read website reviews and everything. I was rather hesitant about ordering this phone after reading many negative reviews. But,I took a chance and ordered it any way (I got it for a really good price) and was plesantly surprised to find out that it was actually a really good phone.I found that it is a bit difficult to navigate the menu when you begin to use it, but after a while you are able to find what you need pretty quickly. I thought the picture quality was good. (I mean you're probably not going to take professional headshots with a phone camera so...)I was pleased with the quality of the video. The sound was fine, as was reception. I was very plesantly surprised by the quality of the phone itself. It is sturdy, has a very strong flip. and though several parts are plastic it does not feel light and flimsy as many other reviews stated. I would suggest ordering a case, the shiny black outershell just seems like it may scratch easily. This phone has a lot of features including a FM radio, the headphones needed to listen to the radio are not included. (Another service provider who sells the same model includes the headset with their phone...tsk,tsk Cingular)however, I found that an inexpensive earbud will work just as well.(I purchased one from a dollar store)All in all I think this phone is a good choice for someone looking to purchase a multi function phone without all the frills and unneeded extras.",3
"Be Careful

Was not as described. Looked to be a completely different charger. The picture depicted several cell phone end attachments and it only came with 1 - the WRONG one. We only paid .50 so, we're not that put off. Just sad to see deceiving ads on Amazon.com",0
"Cheap, doesn't work after several plug ins

SAVE YOUR MONEY. It's cheap construction, extremely thin wiring, easily breaks. After plugging it in car lighter it stopped working.",0
"car charger power adapter

purchased as a replacement for previous identical part number from same manufacturer unit, slightly different design from original, came with different adapters for device/applications, but I still had adapters from first unit, so was able to make it work. No longer comes with Motorola V300 series type adapter, so be fore warned if you are going to use for that type of appliance.",3
"Cheap Nokia charger - you get what you pay for...

Got this charger for 99 cents and I shouldn't be surprised. When I plug it in the phone eventually shuts off and I have to pull the battery out and put it back in to turn the phone on again. Plus, it didn't even charge the battery like it was supposed to. The only plus was the price... =(",0
"Works fine with Nokia 5200

Great value! It works just fine. And the shipping charges to Canada were very reasonable (BargainCell does Canadian orders well-timely and packaged well). Very happy with this item.",4
"Surprised

I nearly bought this on the Tmobile site for $24.99. Even with postage and shipping, I saved a lot - and yes it works fine.",3
"Works ok on Nokia 5300

Works great on Nokia 5300. Hard to find locally, but this adaptor has the right connections for stereo sound on regular headphones.",4
"Wonderful Cell Phone

They changed the menu finally, from the ugly old-sch one to this modern style!2.0M for photo taking, what more you can expect from a cell?The only problem remain is... when there's incoming calls, I can't set the phone to plat melody while vibrating! (this is probably a problem for all Samsung cell phones up to the moment!)Afterall, I still think this is a great recommandation. I bought it in Hong Kong with only $300 (512MB Micro SD card included). In this price range, E900 is probably the best one I have tried so far.",4
"Must buy if you want to keep your Harmony One's screen from hazing.

Easy enough application, and now I don't have to worry about my $200 remote going in-between my couch cushions and scratching the screen.",3
"An excellent phone!

I have owned this phone with the T-Mobile prepaid for seven months. It gets a good signal and has good sound quality. The phone book and games are great! Sadly, the battery dosen't last very long... It has T9 text entry, bluetooth and 15mb of internal memory. I could store over 100 pictures and still have half the internal memory left. It dosen't look like a prepaid phone when you carry it around unlike Tracfone's Motorola c139. The buttons have a nice feel and it is very small. I can't tell if I have it in my pocket or not. A great phone for the price!",4
"failure

It's better to have no review this time cause still have problem with the product.",0
"Ok type product

Product is faily good. It talks about extended life. But I do not find it that way. Even if it has extende life, it is tough to notice as I am sure that life is not considerably more.It is bulky and make your PDA even thicker, makes PDA look ugly.Price wise I think it is OK.",1
"Satisfied

This case has a perfect snug fit. I had first tried the Dzitronic case which was very good, and seemed to be slightly thicker, and felt slightly heavier, but offered great protection. This case is more convenient for daily use since it is lightweight, and offers good protection. Judging from the thickness of the Dzitronic case cover.. it might be a better protector in case of accidental drops, but this boxwave case is looks better, feels better, and has a better fit although it is thinner and lighter.",4
"The best case for the Galaxy Note !

I just receive this case and it's amazing. Great material, easy to apply, and looks great. I'm also using the BoxWave Samsung Galaxy Note (International Version GT-N7000 with Home Button) ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack) - Anti-Fingerprint with this case, and the phone looks awesome! If you want to keep the look and style of the Samsung Galaxy Note, this is the case you are looking for!",4
"Just what I wanted

This perfect fitting slim case does not add a lot of bulk to the phone. It's material is not too hard, not too soft, so it's easy to grip the phone, but still slips easily in and out of your pocket.",4
"Strong, good looking case that stays in place!

This is a solid, light weight case that stays on but facilitates easy typing, swiping and talking. Fits nicely into a pocket.",3
"Well done

The only reason this review has four stars is because of the lack of visual graphics and it's bland interpretation of a modern look. Other than that, it fulfills the needs of any average case. It's sleek and strong. But also light and versatile. It would suffice for the average person and it'll survive against moderate drops and bumps. The cuts are on point, not covering any of the external jacks or mic holes.All in all, it's a nice, well rounded case. If you need a safe, cheap case, this is a good start.",3
"Pretty good case.

This case is pretty good and it does fit the Galaxy Note (U.S.A. version) The only issue I have with it is that after a while, it looks like it gets dingy or dirty. I try to clean it though often so it doesn't look that way, but it still kinda looks like it's been threw a lot and I don't keep my phone in dirty places. Either way though, it's still a good case.",3
"Good Design, Perfect Fit... But not for my uses...

As all other reviewers say, it is great design - perfect fit, clear back is pretty specially for my white Galaxy Note(AT&T;). Not sure about the camera flash issue.The problem with me is like one of other reviewer.I mostly wear jeans for my work. My phone is always in my pocket when I am not using. Now the white rubber like material has blueish color all over - from my jeans. I can not clean with anything - windex, house cleaner and Alcohol.I might need to look for another case. Except the color smearing issue, this is really great case - specially perfect fit design.",3
"Thinner than most

The object for me with the Samsung Galaxy Note is not to add any extra size,that being said this case is thinner than than the speck though its fit is not as snug around the edges, it also offers better grip. Protection is on pair with cases of this style.I will be trying others until i find the right one for me.",3
"Perfect fit..!

Easy to install, and fit exactly in the Galaxy Note...! Buy it you are not going to waste your money..!",4
"Total Satisfaction...

this is one of the best cases I have ever had for any device. It fits perfectly and came 100% as advertised. No build disappointments or surprises. Love the clear/frosted back as it lets the ceramic white show throw. This case looks/sits like its OEM. All the ports and buttons are accessible. Didn't add hardly any bulk to the phone. My only even sort of complaint is that the buttons are covered instead of cutout and require more effort to push. That being said, it can be considered an asset too because it prevents pocket button pushing.If you have a Samsung Galaxy Note, GET THIS CASE!!UPDATE: After having this case for a few months I wanted to update my review. I still think this is one of the best cases I have ever had. I have every confidence this case will protect my phone from a short drop. But after a few months of normal use, the white silicone ""bumper"" has become very discolored and dingy looking. I've tried everything to clean it with short of straight bleach. It's absolutely filthy looking. It's embarrassing. And my hands are very clean as I have to wash them several times during the day due to the nature of my job. So while I still love this case, it is no longer my daily case due to its degraded appearance. Sorry Boxwave.",4
"It's a very nice little case.

The case fits very well and adds very little bulk to the size of my Galaxy Note. The port opening and button covers are all expertly done and do not impede device functionality at all. The slighly textured hard plastic backing allows for the device to enter and exit the pocket with ease, and the TPU or silicone sides provide a for a secure grip on this large device. The case is very attractive and seems to provide adequate protection for everyday use. The hard plastic back of the phone is slightly darker than it appears in the image, it's more of a smoke color which gives the device a more uniform appearance.*Update 02/28/12: The case does indeed provide adequate drop protection. I dropped my GALAXY Note today from waist height onto a well-worn asphalt parking lot, and there was no damage at all the my Note. The case bounced quite well.",4
"Perfect Case.. AMAZING!

I still amazed about how good this case is!.. It fits perfect and feels great!. and I love the white color around it. Also gives a nice grip to hold your Note when taking pictures!..For me, Best Case for your Samsung Note!.. :)****UPDATED March 22, 2012After a while of using it Ive been noticing that the case is loosing its white, now its like pinkish in the sides, and also and more important is a problem Ive been noticing with the camera. When you tried to take a photo with flash, it reflects in the case and u can see all the photos with a ""light"" under it always. I remove the case and it doesnt happen, so I'm afraid im going to give it only 3 stars..",2
"Excellent Case

Update 08/02/12-The rubbery border that helps make the phone easier to hold has started to disconnect from the back part of the case. I swap out batteries 1-2 times a day and this case has not held up to that.I have the AT&T; version of the note and this case fits it perfectly. As another buyer describe the back is not nearly as frosted as in the picture but more of a transluscent black. You can see the ""Galaxy Note"" on the back of the device pretty well. I like that the back of the case is hard plastic but the sides have a rubbery feel to them- it definitely makes holding the device with one hand easier. I often place my phones upside down so having that raised edge around the outside of the phone is nice as it prevents the screen from laying flat on the surface. All ports are easy to get to and there is no interference with the camera/flash. It's not a major issue but I do wish the area that covers the volume buttons was more defined. I miss the actual buttons more often than I should.",2
"Unique, high quality Case

Got this case for the Galaxy Note and was pleasantly surprised at the quality for this price range. it fit like a glove perfectly and looks great! The back is a frosted hard plastic that's durable and would protect the phone really well. The sides are rubber or some kind of tough, but flexible material. The two-tone color offered a really unique look and gave the phone a special style of its own.Overall VERY happy with the purchase and product. HIGHLY recommended!",4
"Sleek Looking Case

I recently purchased Boxwave's Unicolor Case for my Galaxy Note and I am very pleased! The case has a flexible edge with a hard plastic backing and the device slips right in. The outer soft plastic edge also provides extra grip which is a bonus. I would recommend this case to anyone.",4
"Best Galaxy Note Case (so far)

I have a several Galaxy Note Cases (Samsung Flip, Two Generic TPU, Rugged Hybrid, and this one). This one turned out to be the best case I've ever owned for the Galaxy Note.The feature that I like the most is that this case makes the side buttons to be pressed much easier that the rest of the TPU / Hybrid Cases. Also, the case is not that thick, tho it protects the Note.",4
"Very nice case but...

This case is SEXY for the galaxy note. It fits perfect! All the holes aligne perfect. but my only major complaint is that the soft white plastic edges are turning to a beige-light brown color after a couple of days! It's really annoying. I'm not sure if I could live with it like this =(",2
"BoxWave UniColor Samsung GALAXY Note Case

Plain and simple, for the price, this is a nice case for the Note if you're looking for some basic protection without a lot of bulk being added. The case itself has a plastic type, semi transparent back with silicone sides. The case fits well and is easy to put on or take off. The plastic back allows the case to slide easily in and out of pockets, whereas the silicone sides offer improved grip when holding the phone. Once on, it creates a slightly raised edge around the screen, filling in the bevel on the AT&T; model and allowing you to place the phone face down without the screen touching the surface. Alignment of the camera, flash, headphone jack, etc. were good with no interference from any of the cutouts.In Summary, if you want a very light case, that protects the back and sides adequately for normal use, this is a good choice given the cheap price. If you want something that will protect your phone from a decent fall, this probably isn't for you... look at rugged cases that will run you 5 or 6 times what you'll pay for this one.",3
"Absolutely brilliant.

I was skeptical of this case after only seeing two reviews, and not finding very many cases for my new Note, I decided to order it. It's absolutely *amazing* how well it fits the phone; so much so that it looks like it's actually a part of the phone itself! It's the first time I've ever had a case so well-fitted.",4
"Does not mix well with denim

The only complaint I have about this item is the fact that the white edges lose their pristine whiteness very quickly if you happen to wear denim jeans; even my wife's case has turned grey after sitting in her purse. I would give this 5 stars if they changed the material to fix this problem, as well as sent us replacements.As for protection, I haven't seen anything to top this case.",2
"I LOVE IT!!!!

It fits perfectly to my beautiful white samsung galaxy note and makes my note more beautiful!!! I LOVE IT!!! :D",4
"Perfect case for me!

Sure glad i bought this last week... It went up $4. Case fits phone perfectly. Easy to hold. It looks good too.",4
"Great case

I just got this case and it is great. It fits really good and the rubber grip on the sides makes my Note easier to hold. The style is also good, the frosted back gives it a nice clean look. I have been through 3 cases so far and either they're too bulky or too flimsy but this case offers protection without bulking up the phone. I highly recommend this case.",4
"Great Case!!!

I have to say, I was kinda skepitcal about this case for the price, but like I and the other reviewer's I really dont have much to say but the case is well made and not like those cheap flimspy rubber cases you find in retail stores. Its nice and sturdy and the back shell matches lovely on my White note. It's a good case for people that want and nice stylish looking case without being so bulky!!!The only con I do find on the case is the volume buttons are a tad harder to press which doesnt really bother me that all.",4
"Overpriced and Underwhelming

This case does look good and it is comfortable to hold, but for 16.95 it should be better. The cut outs fit well enough, but the buttons are much harder to press when the case is on.I feel that for this price it should be significantly better than my 3 dollar no name TPU case i bought on Amazon. It is not, so why spend more money for nothing special. If you are going to spend this type of money, you better get something for it.Go and check the Ballistic SG caseBallistic SG0867-M385 Soft Gel Case for Samsung Galaxy Note - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black Silicone/Black TPU/White PCfor the Galaxy Note to see what a proper case should be like; or just get that cheapo TPU case.Boxwave is just fleecing customers with this overpriced case.",1
"El mejor case para el Galaxy Note

Este es el mejor case que he encontrado hasta la fecha para mi Galaxy Note (he probado Zenus, IDS, genéricos), liviano, no resbala en las manos, los orificios para los botones y conectores están perfectamente alineados, elegante, y tiene un acabado impecable.",4
"Excelent case

It's a great case for my samsung galaxy note. You don't notice that your cellphone have a casE, fit perfectly,",4
"I love it!

I am pretty picky about cases and I love this one. Definitely gives it some grip and adds some protection with out adding much bulk to the already big phone. I will definitely keep using it.",4
"Appears as 5-Stars, But is Actually 1-Star Worthy

I bought this case for my AT&T; Galaxy Note a month ago under the impression that it was great looking and sturdy. The case fit my phone perfectly, but it turned out to be neither good looking or sturdy. Protection-wise, the BoxWave UniColor case just offers TPU sides and a hard plastic back cover that in whole, doesn't offer any exceptional protection. It most definitely does not offer drop protection. Design-wise, it is majorly flawed in that its white TPU borders turn off-white and pale yellow in just a number of weeks, which gave my sleek Galaxy Note a dirty appearance. Mind you, I always carefully placed my phone in protective purse pockets when out & about. The yellow color-turning is inevitable with phone use and pressing it against your face. Save your couple of bucks and opt for something more protective and less vulnerable to stains. I recently bought myself Ballistic's Soft Gel case in white/black and it is a much better alternative to BoxWave's Unicolor.Ballistic SG0867-M385 Soft Gel Case for Samsung Galaxy Note - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black Silicone/Black TPU/White PCIt offers Otterbox-like protection, great aesthetics and a non-bulky hold for a very reasonable price. Check it out.",0
"Don't waste your $$$ on this case!

I have to admit that this cellphone case looks great when I first received it. It also fit my phone well and easy to install.HOWEVER, the white rubber edges got so dirty after I had it on for 3 days and I couldn't get it cleaned at all. I've read the reviews that mentioned this problem before I decided to purchase it, but I still went for it because I thought others buyers had it exposed under dusty environment. The truth is that this case gets dirty and dark naturally. The material is not good at all.Don't waste your money on this case and it's NOT worth 20 bucks at all. I've only used it for less than 2 weeks and then had to take it off because of its bad looking.",0
"Awesome Galaxy Note Case Under $20

The fit of this case is great. It helps me grip my phone better, protects the screen via a slightly raised lip, and still allows the Note to fit in my pocket. This is an awesome product!!",4
"Awesome!

I looked for a cover for my Note for a couple of weeks before picking this one. I love it! Fits perfectly and looks great. The camera window, speaker, headphone & charging jacks, etc. all line up perfectly. My only complaint is that the buttons are hard to push. They're lined up, just take a bit of tenacity to manipulate. All in all a great case!",3
"Perfect

Perfect design, fits great!! Maintains the sleek thin feel of the phone while protecting it and making it easier to hold, especially when operating the phone with one hand. I have dropped my Note a few times from a few feet (getting out of truck) onto concrete, no marks on the case or the phone. Another added feature of this case, you have to press the ""sleep"" button on the side of the Note a little harder. Before I had the case, I was always accidentally hitting the sleep button when using the phone, especially in landscape mode. The case eliminates those accidental black screens.",4
"great minimalistic TPU case

I was looking for a minimalistic TPU case for my new white G Note i717 and this is a perfect fit.This case's edges sit just over the phone's edge thus not obstructing any part of the front face.All the cut-out slots align properly, the covered power and the volume buttons work fine.The matte transparent back is perfect as it almost looks like having no case at all.It is very flexible and does not add much weight or make the G Note look bulky.After 2 weeks of daily use I am seeing the corners turning light blue - being kept in the jeans pocket all the time.I've tried to wipe it with mild soap soln. but it is not coming off, it is very light and barely noticeable, would have preferred if this could be cleaned, but I am not going to drop a star for this.",4
"one moth and still excellent buy!

totally recommend this product work great with my n-7000!!! vale la pena funciona super bien con mi n-7000. pv galanazos!!",4
"Finally the case of my dreams!!!

This case fits like a silk glove. It is EXACTLY the case for this phone. it pits perfectly, isn't some shoddy cheap case, it doesn't add bulk grippy on the edges, awesome. really. awesome case.",4
"Boxwave case (white)

The white case is the perfect size, however the white rubber along the outer edge yellows rather quickly with limited sun exposure.",2
"Great case. Like being able to see through it.

Because I don't so much charge my phone as I swap batteries (a few times a day on this monster Galaxy Note LTE, mind you), I really LOVE this case.It's far easier to take off than the thin plastic back with the several fragile tabs that is the Galaxy Note back. As such, I just leave the thin plastic back at home and take a few extra batteries with me wherever I go. When I need a replenished battery, I just take off the case--one of the easier cases to remove, by the way--and swap batteries.That being said, the case doesn't just come off when it wants to, like the other versions of this case or many silicon cases I've seen. It's also pretty cool to see through the frosted back. Because I don't have a plastic back installed on my phone, I can see right through to the battery, SIM card, and micro SD card. Due to the fact that it's different, I think it looks pretty cool. Also, if you are the type that like to carry a photo of your loved ones, it'll fit right in under the case.Also, this case was very inexpensive.UPDATE (August 8, 2012)While I still use the case frequently and like how slim and protected the Note is, I will say that much of the white has yellowed. Not as sharp looking as the day I bought it. No amount of soaking or cleaning can take it off.",4
"Great case for the Note

Good-looking, unassuming, and fits the AT&T; version of the Note perfectly, with all cutouts lining up exactly as they should.The back isn't nearly as light as the picture shows...it's translucent black. The edges are slightly rubbery and MUCH easier to hold on to than an uncased Note. They're also raised a little off the screen, so the Note can be placed face down if that's your thing.Would definitely buy again.",4
"Makes the phone way easier to hold on to

I think the Note 2 is a little hard to hold on to, and this case really helps with that. It adds a texture along the edges that makes it easy to grip. It doesn't add to much bulk to the phone either like some cases, and it still fits into my RND Power solutions charging dock with the case on it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that the button on the right side of the phone is a little tough to trigger. Other than that, great case!",3
"Strong protection

Over 6 months of use I can strongly recommend this product. It saved my note few times when it was dropped to the floor. The best part is the little edge that protect the glass screen from direct contact with a surface.",4
"I love iT

Protects whole device without adding weight or bulk. Also makes it much easier to grip,so no slippage. I also like the selection of colors!",4
"good quality case!

Pro: good quality case with enough protection.Cos: I do not recommend white case since it changes the color of the border (edges) of the case. that's why I gave 4 stars",3
"Much better than the price would indicate

the white outer edge did discolor over time, but this has done an excellent job of protecting my phone, and shows no signs of breaking down after about 7-8 hard months of use. It looks better on the white version of the phone which is not used for the photos here. 90% of the time folks don't even know that there is a case on the phone until i tell them- thats how slim it is and how well it complements the phone itself.",3
"Best case ever

The best case I have ever seen since a long time. The cut outs are perfect. Didn't add no bulk to it at all and it feels natural in your hand. The only thing I can say whats bad about it is if you have color jeans that you recently brought or havent wash them, the color will bleed on the case. Other then that, its 100",4
"Great case, but the white rim won't stay white.

Originally I had this case before BoxWave even had it. This is a generic case that BoxWave just put their name on. I loved this case so much that I bought another to replace my old one. (long story on how but it wasn't the case's fault)The Samsung Note is a big phone, but I didn't want to make it any bigger. A lot of case will make the phone bigger than what it is. But I didn't like the phone without a case because it is very slippery. This case fits perfectly and gave you a nice grip to hold the phone. It didn't make the phone that much bigger either.The case also had a nice bumper on it so if you dropped the phone it will take some of the impact. Also if you drop it facing down on the screen, it will prevent it from getting scratched.The only drawback to the case is the white rim around the edge won't stay white. My previous one was stained by my jeans in a few weeks and had a bluish/grey tint to it. I had the new one for about 2 weeks now and it is stained already. It is not that big of a deal to me but to some people it could be.",3
"No fit

The pen fits into the hole of Tungsten T but does not stay in. You have to keep it separated from the Palm. It is not the proper pen for this model. The original stays in and pops out when you press it's top.",0
"Simply Great

The best thing about leather is that the more it is used and broken in, the better it looks. This cell holder is no exception. When it first arrived I was a bit underwhelmed as it seemed much to delicate to house my flip-phone (and time will still tell if the metal clip will hold up). However, as I use it and it begins to ""break in"" the more I'm convinced of its quality. The magnetic clasp, for my phone, is largely cosmetic as the holder is quite snug for my Motorola V266. I still can't pull the phone out of the holder with one hand, but I'm sure that my phone will not fall out. The interior is a silky nylon lining that I don't think is mentioned in the product description. There is no padding or anything like that.As I mentioned, the only thing I'm still not sure on, and thus only 4 stars, is if the clip will hold up. This is usually the first thing to go on my cell holders. Cheers!",3
"CELL PHONE HOLDER

THE COLOR WAS PERFECT-CUCUMER. IT MATCHES WELL WITH ALL MY PURSES; CLIPS ON TO THE STRAP NICELY.WILL RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS.",4
"Very good solution

We are systems integrators, and many of our clients were looking for a solution for places that due to construction characteristics will not have cellular signal within. We install this equipment and problem goes.We recomend this equipment as the best solution we have tested",4
"Range much less than a wireless router

This wireless extender installed easily. I put the antenna in the attic where there are 4 bars on my phone, and ran the cable to a lower level where there was one, and I now have 4 bars there as well. The only problem is I only get 4 bars 7-10 feet of the unit. I thought I would have phone service throughout my house, but the signal will not carry through a wall. I have to be near the extender pretty much in line of sight to get the signal strong.",2
"good connection, easy to install

Was good as advertised! My wife is pleased. Instructions are easy to follow.",4
"Does the Job

I was so happy when one of my coworkers suggested I buy a wireless extender. I moved into a basement apartment, and was highly disappointed and frustrated that my cell phone reception was so bad. Since I didn't have a ""home phone"" at the time, having a conversation on my cell while at home was nearly impossible. And then I bought my wireless extender. What an improvement! I went from having constant dropped calls to having bad reception only every now and then. The extender offers three types of installations, ranging from best, to better, to good. I was only able to install the more basic option (that provided good reception) because the best and better installation options required that I screw the antennae either on the outside or inside of the house. Since I don't own the place that I'm staying, I really didn't have that option.One thing that I noticed was that the cell phone reception was very bad when my area had a lot of snow (during the East Coast blizzard this winter). Even once the snow stopped, it seemed that the high accumulation of snow wrecked havoc on the cell phone reception. My cell phone reception only got better once the snow started to melt in the area (which was like after 2 weeks). At that time, I ended up having to buy a magicJack - No More Phone Bills - Free Local & Long Distance Calls! (which is awesome!) as a ""home phone.""I'm happy with my extender (minus the poor reception during snowy weather) and recommend it. The only reason why I didn't give it a 5 star is because of the poor reception during snowy weather.",3
"Had to place antennae outside to make it work

Purchased this to gain signal for T-Mobile in the lower levels of our home. Even if I placed it upstairs where the phone gets a couple of bars, it would not work. I then ran it to the outside and on top of the house, and it now works great. We now get 4-5 bars on our phone. Also, zBoost only includes a 30-ft RG6 cable, so keep that in mind if you have to install this in a similar fashion. Now if only I can get T-Mobile to pick up that tab...",3
"Works

I used to have to stick my head up to the window in my office to talk on my cell phone...now I can just sit in my chair...much better believe me! Boosted my signal 2-3 bars...more important, my iphone now works fine where before it would barely stay connected on a call.",3
"It works...kind of.

I bought this item for my new apartment because the signal here is weak. I loose a lot of calls but there is good signal next to the window. I set the box up, but the instructions say it needs 15 feet of VERTICAL clearance between the base unit and the antenna. I separated them as much as I could; however, it would only work while I was standing right next to the base unit. maybe a 3' to 4' radius. If you can set the antenna on the roof, 15 or more feet above the base unit it might work. I sent the item back, and Amazon gave me a full refund.",1
"Just as described

This worked just as described. Occasionally I find I have to restart it to find a signal, but I think that may just be the signal suddenly coming back, than any reception problem by the unit. You can apparently buy better cable than comes with it, that keeps the signal from weakening and a directional antenna. But even with the included antenna we often get five bars and a good enough signal strength to watch entire movies online with a broadband cell card. Well worth the money!",4
"Runs Like a Champ!

I haven't had a dropped call since installing this unit. I did mount the antena on the roof though.",4
"Happy campers

The YX500-PCS works!I installed this booster for a camp in Missoui on the fringe of Sprint's network in order to boost the signal of a S720 EVDO card in a KR1 router. There's no tower within view on the horizon, but, they HAD a few bars of service in December. Howerver, once the leaves came in and humidity went up the coverage went between -130dBm to none. Install wasn't a typical ""plug and play"" but instructions where clear.Here are a few observations from my install:-Within 5 minutes i found a good signal, but after about 2 hours of site survey I found a true ""sweet spot.""-I replaced the included (very long) RG6 with a 12ft coax and had better results. I'm not sure if the cable length should match wavelength, but, it's working. There's also plenty of wood and metal materals between the 2 antennas.-The YX500 is auto-magic. But there's plenty of environmental tuning to be done. Placement, proximity, other devices, and bandwidth usage all seem to have some impact (positive or negitive) on the boosters behavior.Post install:The signal is not able to carry the same amazing EVDO rev A speeds as seen near the tower, but, it is much, much stronger and faster. Before the YX500 they often experienced timeouts when browsing. Now they can stream the video weather forcast! I'd say the real up/down bandwith went form about 0-24Kbps to 240-360Kbps.I'm a bit us a skeptic when it comes to wireless technologies, but, this device appears to be working quite well.",3
"Works fine after difficult installation

Wireless Extenders Cell Phone Signal Booster - Dual Band YX510 PCS/CELBe prepared to drill holes, climb to the top of your roof and route the cable through walls. We accomplished that and were rewarded with greatly improved cell phone signal strength in our home.UpdateFailed after one year.",3
"Great Product !

We use these down in Mexico. It is important to get the right frequency for your phone system.Before using this product, I had to go stand on the tallest building around to make a call. I have the antenna outside on a post on the roof, and the repeater on a wall. I get coverage in any part of the room - line of sight to the repeater box.This year I added the external directional antenna, and it improved the signal even more.A couple of friends were so impressed that they purcased them as well. All are working properly and I am showing 5 bars of signal, here at my desk. Without the booster, I had no service inside the house.Works perfectly. Definately worth the money.",4
"More like 2.5 stars

It works, but not as well as I'd like.It does improve the signal strength inside, but really only in close proximity to the base. Practically, it only functions in the room where the base is.It's been a great thing, because I had no signal before...but it doesn't broadcast it as far as I'd hoped.",2
"Go for the one with both frequencies

Did not work in the intended location (Hormigueros Puerto Rico) because aparantly the wrong frequency. The Att website indicates that the frequency should work but it did not. Big paper weight!",0
"It's Fussy

Installing the ZBoost increased the number of bars from ""0"" inside the main room in our house to 3 or 4. However, I encountered problems connecting with the service which I eventually learned came from standing too close to the base unit with the phone (when I noticed a red light flashing). I also encountered ""clipped"" words and occasional ""network busy"" issues that I did not get in good service areas away from the house with the same phone. I decided the system was disappointing, and dismantled the installation. It may work better in another location or with a different service provider.",1
"Should have listened

Other reviews indicated problems with performance. I wish I had listened. While the unit was easy to install and start-up, it did not increase the usefullness of our phones in our small house.",1
"Carefully assess your living situation

I live in a bottom-floor apartment surrounded by many trees and in a fairly dead zone for my Sprint PCS 1900 MHz service. I have tried many antenna and base combinations, including mounting the antenna outside of my building, and can not see much difference in the performance of my phone. It seems (but I may be wrong about this) that the booster only boosts the *incoming* signal from the cell phone tower, but does not boost the *outgoing* signal from your phone. A such, I am able to hear my caller clearly, but they can not hear me clearly, and my calls still frequently drop when my phone and the tower lose communication. I believe that this product would work in a place where you have open air for the signal transmitted by your phone to be properly received by the tower. The tower is much more sensitive than your phone. For places that are heavily obstructed by trees, buildings, walls, etc., I would not recommend this product.",1
"Product has potential, just not at my house

Product was easy to piece together. Signal at my house for Sprint is just not consistent. Device also acted oddly with a couple of lights constantly fast flashing to which support said I needed to ensure a 10 foot lateral delta from the antenna and base unit. As the room I was in was an attic loft that would mean running a pole up the roof or placing the antenna more towards ground level which was not reasonable.Regardless in the end signal consistency was my enemy.",2
"Problem with Sprint cell reception at home

Although the cell tower is only a half mile away, the reception in my home is terrible. The trees and power lines cause more of a problem than anywhere else. I use a Treo 650 and rarely lose a call anywhere else. The VX500 helps, but I need to mount the receiving antenna to a better line-of-sight location. After I've used it that way I will add to this review.",2
"Works, but not as well as I had hoped

The product definitely works. After installing a Radiant Barrier in the roof, I lost all cell signal (had 2 bars before that). After installing the YX500 (mounting on the roof), I now get about 2 bars if I am in an adjacent room to the receiver. If I go further than one room away, I rarely get a signal. So, it works, but the range is a little disappointing.",2
"Good if you follow ALL directions (and mine as well)

Summary:My results are good. I am an electrical engineer and also followed all the directions. The booster's transmitter could afford to be about 2-3dB stronger. Still, my goal of making my GSM (T-Mobile) phone useful inside my house was well achieved with some minor effort.Detail:I purchased my YX500-PCS for use with my T-Mobile Blackberry Pearl 8100 in Saratoga, CA. I live in a one story, 2400 sf, ranch style home with a metal roofing system called ""Calpac"" that uses formed and coated sheet metal panels to simulate a tile roof. The house structure is wood framing with wood siding on the front side and stucco on the other three. I mention this because this means that my house is at least partially shielded by metal on top and on the three stucco sides (remember that stucco is hung on steel mesh). If you have a similar home, you should seriously consider placing the remote antenna of the YX500 outside of your house and not in the attic as others have done. You don't want to have metal between the antenna and the cell tower.Before the YX500, I could not reliably connect to my T-Mobile service inside my home. At best, I could get one bar near certain windows. I could get satisfactory reception by taking my phone outside and seeking out a ""line of sight"" path to the cell tower. After installing the unit with my antenna attached to the chimney on my TV antenna mast, I can use my phone pretty much throughout my home. Placement of the base station is more sensitive than I would have liked to see. The issue is that it's transmission strength is usable, but weaker than I would have liked to see. My expectation was that I would be 3/5 bars as a minimum, and the reality is that I lose a bar ever ten or so feet. This is mostly OK since I get 5 bars when close to the unit (within 10 feet). So, you must make sure it is centrally located and that your principle location in the house (say, your desk or office) does not cause the booster to be on the other side of the funrnace/AC (if you have central HVAC), water heater, etc. Remember, avoid metal, especially grounded metal, objects. They absorb or block the radio waves you are trying to receive. In any case, I temporarily set up the antenna and the unit as recommended in the instructions and moved the components around to get the best signal strength on my phone's meter. One of the reviewers commented that he ""can't see radio waves"" and neither can I. We can all MEASURE them, however, and that is what we are doing in a crude way with our cell phone signal strength meter.In any case, I ended up installing my antenna outside on my TV antenna mast. In general, higher up should be better to avoid the obstruction of buildings, etc. You should check the location of the nearest tower that serves your area and your carrier. There are websites that can help with this (e.g. www.cellreception.com/towers/) or you can simply contact your carrier directly. Once you know your nearest tower location, you should locate your antenna so that there is as much of a clear view as you can achieve to that site. Of course, a totally clear view may not be possible. You should try to avoid metal structures, concrete stuctures (they have metal reinforcements), etc. Trees and vegetation should be less of a problem. Some wood frame houses will block reception and some won't. It depends on what is inside and if they have some hidden metal like mine has.In any case, your goal is to get the strongest signal to the outside antenna you can, because the YX500 is a signal booster or amplifier. It follows that if you have no reception when you climb up a ladder or onto your roof outside with cell phone in hand, you will not fix anything with a booster because there is nothing to amplify or ""boost."" Conversely, if you get the antenna positioned to receive the strongest signal from the tower or cell base site, you will also get the strongest signal and best results inside the house, too. To put it another way, this unit ""captures"" the best signal you can find with the external antenna and then sends it into your home via the cable it is attached to. The base unit then re-issues that signal back out through its antenna as well as receiving your cell phone's signal and sending it the other way. The signal inside your house is not going to be better than the one that is initially captured outside. If you only had one bar of reception and it was scratchy when standing at a high spot outside with your phone, you are going to just get a somewhat more powerful, but similarly distorted signal once you install the booster.In any case, after installing and testing this unit for goodness with my Pearl, my son's friends came over armed with a bunch of ATT (Cingular) phones which are all GSM. Previously, these did not work at my house, but now they all do. This might not be that much of a blessing in this specific case :-) but the system has now been tested with two services and the latest RAZR variants on ATT as well as my BBY.Bottom line, do a lot of signal monitoring with your cell to see if you can even use this device. If you decide it's a go, follow all the instructions and you should be fine.",3
"Works great - but FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

I originally was going to purchase a Spotwave Z1900 Wireless Signal Booster, but when WorstBuy sent me a vacuum cleaner instead (and insisted the only way to fix their screw-up was to drive to a B&M; store), I started looking elsewhere and came across the YX-500.I'll admit, I was a little wary after reading some negative reviews on it, but after setting it up I suspect that people who have problems are NOT FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS. There are really only two things to do:1) Locate the antenna where you get the best possible signal. If you have a Sprint phone, dial # (pause) #33284 and you'll get a readout of the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI), which is more accurate than the crude 0-5 bars that most phones give you. In my main living space, I was getting a RSSI of -102, with 0-1 bars on my phone (and many dropped calls). Climbing up into my attic, the RSSI went to -88, with 4 bars on the phone. So - that's where I placed the antenna.2) Locate the base unit on a different horizontal plane than the antenna. The instructions state that there should be at least 15 feet of separation. Even without being a RF engineer - think about it. This device is basically a repeater with some amplification. If the receive and transmit antennas are within the same horizontal plane, then the thing will interfere with itself. If you place the antenna in your attic (or on your roof if you don't have an attic), then you should be fine (as long as you don't put the base unit in the attic or on the roof also. If you feel the need to place it there so you can make phone calls while you're sitting in your attic or on your roof, you may want to reconsider).Once I had the antenna properly located in the attic (I did try going the simple route at first - by placing the antenna near a window in my bedroom and the base unit twenty feet away down a hall. This worked so-so, but not very well) everything was great. In my main living space, I consistently get a RSSI of -89 to -92, with 3-4 bars on my cellphone.The device is pretty much hands-off: supply it with electricity, and it's working.I only have two complaints about the thing:1) The antenna on the base unit seems to work on a horizontal plane only, which means that your use will be limited to the same floor that it's located on. So - if you have a multi-story place, you'll have to decide which floor you want coverage on. For me, this isn't too big a deal, but it would have been nice to have coverage on both stories of my residence.2) The instruction manual has a decoder table to interpret the three different colored lights on the base unit.The lights on the base unit are in this order: Install/Signal/PowerThe decoder matrix in the instructions lists them in this order: Power/Install/Signal. WTF? How hard would it have been to match the instructions to the actual device. This may sound a bit nitpicky, but instead of being able to easily translate what you're seeing, you have to search through the table to find out the meaning of the indicator lights.Altogether, I'm happy with this. Once set up, it's hands-off and just works. I'm taking away a star because of the need to be on the same floor as the base unit, and because of the poorly written table in the instructions. Come on, guys - doesn't anyone there actually read through the manual with the actual device sitting in front of them??Oh - I do have to throw in one more plus - you aren't locked into the antenna that came with it. If you feel the need, you can replace it with a different (higher gain) one, and just connect it to the coax that it came with.",3
"Good product. Working for me.

I purchased this unit and installed the antenna outside my window on the second floor of my house. I live in an area that has about 1-2 bars of signal outside my house but none inside. I originally tried to put the booster on my second floor so i could place calls from my first floor with minor improvement of signal. After tilting the antenna the signal improved. I decided that I needed the signal to be the best on the first floor in the living room and finally decided to install the unit on the first floor of my house.You should test the unit for the best placement BEFORE actually installing it like another person did (see other review)and then complained that it didn't work for him.This unit will not create a signal if you don't have any to begin with.",4
"Avoid if want any mobility with you cell phone

I put the antenna on the very top of my roof with it verticle ran the cable to my computer room and my phone got all 5 bars in the computer room pretty much right next to the unit. Go about 10 feet and the signal goes back down to 1 to 2 to roaming, this is line of sight of the base unit. The manual states that it will cover 2500sq ft, there is no way it would or could cover that much area let alone 10ft. The manual states that the base unit is only a .25watt and talking to a communication buisness that sells similar units that are more high end and are up to 3watts those won't even cover that much area. If you want any mobility to roam around the house and get good signal don't waste your money on this, if you are stationary with your phone or tether it to your desktop then this would work for you. One thing postitve I can say the customer service was right on the phone with me and very friendly.",0
"From 0-1 bars to 3-4, no more dropped calls

I live in a 2 story stucco house with shingled roof. Under the shingles the builder put a ""radiant barrier"" material called Tek Shield (I think) with a reflective coating on the inside. This is good for insulation... but not so good for cell phone reception. Our home office is on the first floor and I could not make cell phone calls from this room reliably. Signal strength was 0-1 bars and dropped calls were frequent. Outside this room signal strength went up to 1-2 bars and obviously more as I moved outside.I installed the antenna in the attic in a spot that yielded 3 bars, consistantly. I spend a lot of time making sure that the attic would provide sufficient signal strength versus mounting the antenna outside. The repeater module is in the study closet, behind a louvered door. I'm sure this blocks the signal some, but this is the only room that really caused problems. Now I get 3-4 bars and calls are clear - no drops since installation.In summary, this product definitely fixed my problem. Signal strength would probably be better if the repeater was installed in a more centralized location, but that wasn't necessary here becuase I only really cared about one room. Putting the repeater in the closet also alleviated any ""you're not mounting that on the ceiling in our living room!"" type comments from The Boss. :-)",3
"Misrepresentation of what booster can do

PLEASE, PLEASE READ MY WHOLE ARTICLE BEFORE BUYING ANY BOOSTER SYSTEMS.I purchased this booster some time ago, Oct 2009. Upon installation, I did not see any improvement. I contacted Wi-Ex and after a few days of bitching, they sent me a new system. The new system was a bit better but still did not do what they claim it to do. I've continued to use this booster for 8 months total now and here is my analysis.First, they claim that this unit will cover a home of 2500 sq ft. LIE.Second, they claim that this will reduce dropped calls... HALF A LIEHere are the facts:1- You will only get a boosted signal from the base unit ONLY if the receiving antenna has a strong signal. I have 2 bars in my attic, where the receiving antenna is installed, and the coverage range from the base unit is only anywhere from 2 inches to 3 feet from the base unit.2- In my situation, the coverage area dramatically drops as soon as I'm out of the 3 foot radius of the base unit. As soon as I'm about 10 feet from the base unit, the signal will drop to zero bars on my phone (Palm Pre) and the phone will intermittently switch to Roaming. (This also occurs with an HTC Touch Pro 2 as well).I contacted Wi-Ex and they told me that the max range of the boosted signal will be 15 feet. That's right, he said 15 feet. They why do they advertise full house coverage? And also claim a 2500 sq ft home coverage on this unit. I was also told that if my input signal is only two bars, that the output from the base unit is reduced to a lower radius/range. This is not what is advertised. As a matter of fact, while I was on the phone with the rep, he kept asking me to repeat myself because I kept breaking up. He asked me to repeat myself three times, yes, three times, and my distance to the base unit? About two feet at that time and the bar strength indication on the phone? That was at 1 bar!! Yes, 1 bar!!!So basically, if you have full bars (a strong signal) outside of your home, then the boosted signal inside your home will be greater. I want everyone to know this. DO NOT BE MISGUIDED!!!! This system is only as good as your signal outside your home. If you have FULL strength outside your home and have no signal strength inside your --- a basement for example, then, you will have good coverage in your basement room ONLY.Also, I wanted to troubleshoot this some more so I bought a Wilson 800/1900 booster. Identical to this Wi-Ex unit. I tried a combination of several things. I used the Wi-Ex receiver with the Wilson base and the Wilson transmitting antenna, the Wilson receiving antenna with the Wi-Ex base unit and the Wilson antenna and so forth..... and this is what I learned:The Wilson system gives you a better coverage radius than the Wi-Ex unit. However, the Wilson unit continuously loses it's signal and the base unit's LED will switch from green to amber to red quite often! Again, neither of these units really improves your indoor signal if your outdoor signal is not at 100%. DO NOT EXPECT YOUR INDOOR RECEPTION TO BE BOOSTED THROUGHOUT YOUR ENTIRE 2500 SQ FT HOME!! This will NOT happen. These two units are misrepresented to make a sale. This is not to say that the Wilson is a better buy, it is not! The coverage radius is only increased by about 1 foot using the Wilson unit. As soon as you are out of this range, your signal will drop and switch over to Roaming as well.Do not waste your money on either of these two systems if all you need is coverage at your computer desk. You might as well buy their lower priced units that you suction cup to your window. These will give you that same result and you don't have to climb into your attic or bore holes in your home to hang an external antenna. More importantly, they cost about $100 less.I have disconnected both units and the signal strength at my desk is at 2 bars without a booster. (Intermittently of course but good enough and better than with the boosters in place). I of course, lose my signal in the basement, but the boosters didn't provide me with better signal strength either so for me, it's not a loss.Note: I did abide by the distance requirements called for by each manufacture and those called for by the FCC. I only operated my cell in close proximity only to perform my tests. At no time should you operate your equipment outside the limitations set forth in the user's manuals.",1
"Works for m

I only had 2 bars inside a brick home wrapped with aluminum under the brick. I installed the booster inside my attic at the highest peak and ran the line down to the computer room where I spend most of my time.I am now getting 4-5 bars frequently. I know it is expensive but I got tired of walking outside to talk on the cell phone so it is worth every penny to me.",3
"works great!

I live in a basement. I routed the antenna to the top of the house and mounted it to the tv antenna. With the base unit in the basement, I have great recption all the time with no fading ever. Very pleased.",4
"I'm happy with it.

Does what it says it does: takes the signal from where you put the receiver antennae (whether its on top of your house or inside your window) and repeats it from the base unit.My set up: I live in an apartment that has to be made of titanium. NO ONE has service in their apartments so you see lots of people sitting at their windows to talk on the phone or sitting in their car or walking outside.If I put my cell phone anywhere but the window sill it didn't work. So I bought this and attached it to the side of my window frame where I usually have 2/4 or 3/4 bars on my cell. I ran the cord behind my TV and put the base unit about 15 ft TOTAL away. But its only about 5 ft below the antennae and about 13 horizontal ft away. SO DON""T WORRY ABOUT IT ACTUALLY BEING 15 FEET BELOW THE ANTENNAE!Mine works just fine. I have 2-3 bars in my dining and kitchen where before I had no bars. I still have no bars in my bathroom (no windows and furthest from the base unit and the base unit does nothing for my bedroom because the wall blocks the signal). But overall I am pleased with what it has done for my cell signal in my home.You can't expect miracles: if the walls of your apartment block outside cell signal they will block this bases signal too, so it really only helps in one area not separated by walls. If thats what you want then you'll like this. If you expect something more then you will be frustrated.Pros:-great for an apartment where you have problems with cell signal (as long as you have a decent signal by the windows!)-gives you signal where you had none before.-easy to set-up if you're using the inside window method=Cons:-Has to have a ""15 ft vertical distance"" to work properly. This isn't as big of a deal as everyone makes it out to be. Basically it shouldn't be on the same horizontal plane and it should be at least 15 ft total.-White cable runs from antennae to base unit - its not super pretty but its not that big of a deal.-Doesn't transmit signal through walls so only works in one room.",4
"Easy to set up

I am very glad I invested in this product. I use it both for my cell phone and the sky card on my computer. It works well for both purposes. Before buying this unit, I had no bars of coverage in my house. As explained in the set up directions, I went up on my roof with my cell phone prior to installing the unit. I got 4-5 bars (out of six) on my roof. Using this unit's attenna on my roof, I get 6 bars consistently in my house, witth the unit in my house. Since I have a blue tooth head set for my phone, I set the phone next to the unit and get full coverage no matter where I walk in my house.",4
"Wireless Extender zBoost YX500 for Cell Phones

My problem is that I don't have good cell phone signal in my new home. We are thinking it is the foil lining of the insulation in our attic. Verizon says that there is a tower within a two mile radius of our home so it can't be the tower's signal. We bought this product to enable us to have more signal inside our home. I am happy to say that it does give us more signal. However, I was hoping for better signal; but I guess half the signal is better than none. I do recommend this product, but just be aware that it may not give you 100% signal. I would also recommend installing the antenna outside on your roof; the higher the better.",2
"Product does what it says it does

This product does what it is advertised to do. It will take an acceptable outside signal and bring it inside. It does not create or boost the outside signal and the range inside might be less than you hoped. Works great for a single office but I doubt you'll be satisified for an 1800+ sq ft home.I used it to get good signal into my basement home office and it works great for that. Before I couldn't hold a call for more than a minute without dropping and now I can hold a 2 hour phone call with only minor signal issues. Used to have 0-1 bars and now have 2-4 bars.Also be aware that the outside antenna must be 12 or more feet higher than the inside transmission unit or they will interfere with each other.If you take these caveats in mind and it still meets your needs you will be satisfied.",3
"Does not work.

I received this product and installed as directed. It does not work at all. I get agreen power light but that is all. I called wi-ex tech support and they were lessthan helpful. One tech wanted me to buy the dual frequency. I don't know why if thesingle frequency does not work. I checked with Verizon before ordering and verifiedI am running on 1900mhz. Wi-Ex also verified the same. I need a signal booster butI want to look for something other than ZBoost. The manual plainly states Wi-Exguarantees the product but tech support said I had to deal with the retailer. Thishas not been a pleasant experience.",0
"Easy Setup and it Works

Used for Sprint Network and it works great. We did not receive a signal in our house due to Techshield roof. Located the base in the attic with the antenna on the roof and we now have a strong signal throughout the house, even downstairs.",3
"Good product - works great!

My T-Mobile phones wouldn't work in my house. I bought the kit and finally found one spot on the outside of my house where I could get 3-4 bars. Happened to be by the gutter downspout on the rear corner of the house. I zip-tied the antenna there and ran the included co-ax cable into the garage attic and down the length of my 2-car garage. After using every inch of the included cable I tested and mounted the unit on a truss and now have at least 2-3 bars on the main floor of my house.Service gets a little sketchy on the lower level. If I cared, which I don't, I would craft a longer co-ax cable and place the unit in the center of my house, where it would provide more coverage but it would also be visible. I'm very satisfied.",4
"Did not work for me.

I tried this system with various types and arrangements of antennas but could not get reliable cell phone service. Whenever I turned on my phone the amplifier indicated the error mode of oscillation caused by having the indoor and outdoor antennas too close together, even when I had them 50 - 60 feet apart rather than the recommended 25 feet. I eventually bought a Wilson SOHO amplifier with Yagi PCS outdoor antenna and a directional indoor antenna and that works well.The only reason I gave this two stars rather than 1 is that my case my be more challenging than normal because I need to amplify a weak signal on my home network while there is a strong roaming signal already at my house.",1
"No bars becomes lots of Bars

I mounted this on the end of a 10 foot plastic conduit pipe next to the chimney of my rambler style home. Prior to installing this Booster, I was lucky to get 1 bar in my home, now with the antenna 25 feet over my head I get up to five bars in the house, and 3-4 at the farthest point from the unit. I don't get 3G coverage, but I can use the home wireless for data while here. I had the t-mobile @home service with an UMA handset, but they aren't making any windows mobile smart phones with UMA, so I thought I'd take the chance get a HTC HD2 and this booster, very happy I can use the phone I want, with the provider I want thanks to this product.",4
"Didn't work for me

I bought this unit based upon very detailed evaluations and instructions of P MSakamoto's review on this device. Unfortunately, I could not get it to function properly in my home, despite multiple positioning attempts of the base unit. We get one or two bars on our iPhones in the home and 2 or 3 on our roof. I returned the unit for a refund.",1
"zboost 500

We ordered this item in the hopes that it would help us with our cell phones. It works great. Easy to install, just foolow the directions. If your having trouble with lost calls, fade in and out, or not even getting a siganl, try this little gizmo. It really works.",3
"Great When it Works...

I bought this because I moved into a house with aluminum siding. For those that don't know, aluminum siding pretty much blocks all cellphone, radio, and wireless signals--needless to say, my house is like living in a blackhole! I was thrilled when I stumbled upon this invention. The idea seemed simple enough, but the reviews were spotty and for the price I wasn't sure if I wanted a product and only kind of works.When I received the booster it was really easy to assemble and in minutes I had reception and then lost it. The receiver has this fabulous little green light that indicates when you have a signal and turns red when you don't. I decided it was because the antenna was too low, so I went outside and mounted it on the side of the house, just over the door frame (before it was simply sitting on the porch railing). That seemed to improve reception, but every now and then I lose reception for no reason. It also doesn't broadcast to the back end of the house, which isn't a long distance and isn't through thick walls. I live in a house that is about 60 feet long and the booster sits in the middle room. The walls are only 4"" thick and have little insulation, so I know they're not the culprit behind it not broadcasting very far.Honestly, if it could even broadcast 30 feet from the receiver I would've given it 5 stars (dropping signal on a cellphone is a way of life, it can't be 100% contributed to the booster), but for over $100 and a promise of up to 2,500 sqft, you'd think it'd at least be able to reach the other end of a 30x60 ft ranch house.",2
"Less than adequate

Quite pricey for providing only a little better reception. At times it doesn't help at all. Range is much less than advertised. Must stay within 8 feet of the unit to benefit from it.",1
"Signal Booster

Do not be fooled by the words SIGNAL BOOSTER. This product transfers a cell signal from the outside of a building to the inside. Do not expect miraclesI installed it at home. The signal strength on the roof of my house was at 4 bars but I had no reception inside the house. Now I get 3 to 4 bars in the livingroom where the unit is placed.This is what I expected and I am quite happy with the result",2
"Does not work as said.

I have a cingular phone, and live in bay area. I get a decent network coverage outside my apartment, and at most of the places inside. However, there are some dead spots which I wanted to remove, so got this signal booster.After installing it, I get full signal on the cell phone when im <1 feet away from the base station. However, anything beyond that, its the same signal. It does not work as said. I tried it for 2 days, didn't really see a difference in the service.",0
"Cell Phone Booster

The unit was easy to install but its performance is erratic. I have added a directional antenna but the performance has not improved.",0
"Not quite there

This is a great idea - but for me it just did not work as advertised. I had a full signal in the place I put the receiver but the reception in the house did not improve at all. Unfortunate.",0
"Very Dissapointing Performance

I had high hopes for this cell phone signal booster but was very disappointed in its performance and returned the item. I did get it to work by placing the antenna outside where the signal was marginal but would support a normal phone connection. The inside signal did work but the range was very limited and it sometimes dropped calls for no obvious reason. Amazon was very accommodating in taking it back but I'm frustrated and still looking for an affordable solution for my poor reception problem.",0
"I know better

I bought this from Radio Shack without doing my homework. Running wires, drilling holes, and crawling through my hot attic only to discover that this product is useless. Now I have to crawl back up to take it down. Sigh.....",0
"Well it works.....KINDA

If you are less than one foot away, it works great. ANY other distance is exactly no changeat all. I recieved one bar of sevice all over my house before I installed it. I now recieve one bar of service all over the house unless I'm less than a foot away and then I recieve three bars. After all the sheetrock repair and the running it through my attic; it's just not worth the money to send it back. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME!!!!!!!!!",0
"Junk!

I bought this item and exchanged it three times because I assumed that I just got a defective one.After trying four units, I've concluded that the product does not work as advertised. In contrast, I've also tried the Wilson cellular repeaters and they seem to work great.",0
"wireless extender

i live in an area where cell phone service is sketchy at best; there is no alternative for land lines.assembling the unit proved to be quite simple. initially i had some difficulty but the customer service representative was extremely helpful.now i can actually make phone calls from the room in which the extender is located...no dropped calls, no every other word missing. unfortunately, it does not extend to the other rooms in the house. but what i do have is heads and tails over intermittant service.",4
"Works great for me.

I have been fighting poor signal strength for a couple of years now for my business. It got worse when I moved into a metal siding and roof building for my office. The only way to get the phone to work was to hang it in the window or outside and use bluetooth to receive calls with my headset. In my business a call could be several thousand dollars in business and missed calls may mean opportunity for my competition. This was a small investment comparitavely. Even better than advertising. I now get 4 bars sitting at my desk where before I had zero. I plan to mount the antenna to a piece of pipe to get it even higher but it works very well as is with the antenna mounted on the highest point on the side of the building. I highly recommend this product. It works especially well for me since I don't need reception to extend very far from the base unit.",4
"Pure Awesomeness

No other way to describe this product. Just switched from Verizon ( barely any signal in my house ) to T - mobile with a blackberry pearl and had NO signal. Took the antenna to the top of my house and attached it to the cupula ( florida house ) and ran the wire to my living room and now have 5 bars throughout my house. great product easy install. As long as you have a signal ( weak or strong ) your good to go",4
"phone reception

We used to get dropped calls all the time and now we don't. So it works, although it does take an hour or so to install and we did have to get additional cable since we have a 2 story home and installed the antenna on the roof. But well worth the time and money to finally be able to get a good signal in our home.",4
"Does what it claims

This device is a CDMA repeater.. if you don't get any bars inside, but get several bars outside.. it'll take that signal in. (The same applies if you get no bars outside. If that's the case, this won't help you make phone calls).It allowed us to use our Sprint phones inside a house that was classically giving us 0 or no bars. (we get 2-3 outside). We now consistently get 2-3 inside while talking on the phone, and don't drop calls anymore.",3
"Works great!!

My office is located in a building with a metal roof and no windows. Everyone in the offices uses 8703e Blackberries via Sprint. Prior to installing the device, my phone would roam inside the building and I could not receive or make phone calls because of the fluctuating signal strength. After installing the extender on the roof of the building, I no longer roam and I have one bar below a full signal. I was surprised how well this worked after reading the other reviews. My guess is that the ones who gave this device a poor review did not install the receiving antenna in the appropriate area, such as the roof or they had a poor signal when they were outside to begin with.This device is defiantly worth trying.",4
"Weak Signal Issues

Think carefully about higher frequency extenders if you have a weak signal. I had a weak signal and my service provider broadcasts at 1900 Mhz and 800 Mhz in my area. I assumed that the YX-500-PCS would work OK because the provider broadcasts at 1900 Mhz. Not so. The 1900 Mhz signal was not getting to my house because higher frequency signals are not as robust as low frequency signals. I exchanged the YX-500-PCS for the YX-500-CEL that operates in the 800 Mhz range, and the ""CEL"" version did an excellent job of solving my problem.",0
"Great booster... from 1 foot away!

I have an average of 1 to 2 bars inside my house but there were some dead spots and I wanted to improve my coverage. I found the strongest signal inside the house, set this thing up and it only worked from a foot away. I checked the manual and it said if the signal wasn't great that you would have a smaller radius of signal boost. Fair enough. So, I went into the back yard where I get up to 3 bars and again could only use the unit from 1 foot away. Finally, I temporarily attached the unit to the roofline, where my phone had 5 out of 6 bars. At 1 foot I got amazing coverage. At 2 feet I was back to what I was without it. The device is utterly useless unless you're within a dismally short range of it.",0
"Stop the 2500 sqft coverage claim

I concur with other reviewers! This is a single room (maybe some directly adjacent rooms, DEFINITELY SINGLE FLOOR UNIT!) If you are close to the unit on the same floor it will work beautifully. And yes, I have tried all the various antenna configurations!!! I think companies should be forced to stop this false advertising nonsense. 2500sqft in an open field maybe, NOT IN HOUSES EVER, unless your house is completely made out of glass! Just writing nonsensical disclaimers into the manual doesn't cut it: ""Walls and floors may reduce signal strength!"" How about ""Walls and floors will certainly reduce signal strength! Greater coverage only reliable in homes with very open rooms! Best used in small one bedroom apartments!""",1
"Better than I expected

Before installing this device, I went on the roof of my single story home to check the quality of cell signal. What I found was 3 - 4 bars if the phone was placed about 5 feet above the roof line. Our phones were useless inside the house, we only got signal if the phone was at a window and even that was sporatic. I installed the booster recieve antenna on a 10 foot mast, this put the antenna 6 foot above the roof. Ran the cable inside and mounted the unit on the wall about 5 ft off the floor. When we powered it on I was very surprised to find we had 3 - 4 bars. We went to all rooms of the house and found our Sprint cell phones now work in EVERY room of our 2,000 sq ft house, they may not have lots of bars, but we can use them and not drop calls. What a great investment!",4
"Affordable, but needed updated software

The cable was very affordable, but I hed to find a v4.36 download to make the software compatible w/ a V3xx.",2
"works as promised

It works well.My only complaint is that the buttons are so large and sensitive that nothing can touch them. Which means I can't lay down, or lean the side of my head on anything, or even turn 90degress in a high backed chair (car)Audio quality is great. Construction is sound.I use these with my computer and my cellphone. Because of the simplified pairing interface, and the limit of profiles, it can be really tricky (and unstable) to use with two devices. Maybe the right two. But for sure satisfaction, assume that you will only be using this with one device, and not re assigning it very often at all.",3
"Great headset at a great price

This is my first BT stereo headset so i won't be able to compare it with another one. First of all i am very happy with these. no cables at last :)I tried these with my Atom Exec and Asus F5RL laptop with built in BT. I am not an audiophile that's why this might not be useful for music enthusiasts but to me these sound really great with both devices.Indoors: with atom exec I almost have no drop outs while i have very occasional ones with the laptop especially after i just pair it and at the beginning of some songs. the later might not be device specific though.Outdoors: Drop outs are more frequent outdoors which i don't know why. But after a period it tends to stop. But these drop outs are very occasional and don't hurt much and I heard that bt620s is one of the best ones in terms of dropouts.One litle problem i had to figure out to solve was that if you forget to disconnect it from your laptop and try to use it on the way home with your phone it still thinks it's connected to the laptop and doesn't connect to the phone. you need to pair it with the laptop again and disconnect, then it can connect to other device at least it is so in my case. but nothing to worry about too much.At first it felt a bit uncomfortable to wear but after a period of time i got used to them they are all right now but not like one with a head band of course.Btw, i am listening to music in my room now through my laptop and surprisingly it didn't do any drop outs for quite a long time.To sum up, I can use all the features with my atom exec and Ausus F5RL with a very good music quality for cheap. thanks Jabra.Cheers",4
"Cool, Fun, and Easy

These are cool fun and easy once you understand the buttons. The bottons aren't really labeled but how would you read while they're on your head anyway. Good range with the bluetooth and they sound great in the full stereo mode.I haven't used the call functions. I bought these to use with my computer and home theater when the wife is sleeping and both she and I love these headphones.",3
"Very good headset!

I may say that I'm very happy with this adquisition. I own a Blackberry Curve, which I don't use for music playback, but, just for curiosity sync-ed with the headset, and worked fine: good sound quality, good playback control, volume control, etc.Then, I tried with my mp3 player (Samsung Yepp K5 and a Jabra A120 audio adapter). Obviusly lost playback control because of the mp3 cappabilities, but still happy with the sound quality. Then, I tried my blackberry and my laptop (HP Pavilion dv2320US) and a Belkin BlueTooth adapter... sound quality really good!!! And also you get playback control, and the pause/play effect if you receive and incoming call.In conclusion: sound quality depends a lot on the audio source!. Obviously the headset is not totally perfect, it is suitable to radio interference, but works fine and sound very good!... hope Jabra someday makes them tinier :-)",4
"Good sound, but very uncomfortable

I should have paid more attention to the reviews. I went ahead and ordered these, mostly due to price - nowhere can you find wireless stereo headphones for $35! There's a reason, though. After wearing them for only 30 minutes, my ears were very sore. No way of adjusting them. Sound is pretty good, but certainly can't overcome the discomfort. Will be returning for credit.",1
"Good product, but tight on my head

I've had the headphones for a few months already, and I have had many problems when pairing them, but I suppose it is because of the Treo poor Bluetooth connectivity manager, or because of the drivers on my pc.A major drawback that I have found is the pressure it applies to the head, is a bit too much. The problem, is after an hour of using them, I get a headache. This is a real problem, since I have tried to open them a bit more, but the way the plastic band is done, it doesn't allow it.A minor drawback is the size, since they are very obvious on my ears (normal person), it makes wearing them a bit uncomfortable, and for sure rules out using them on the street, if you don't want to attract thieves that is.Aside from that, on my perspective the sound is good, the microphone works very well, the battery charge is good, volume and other buttons work properly. I use them to go jogging, and I must say they work pretty well even under stress and harsh situations.",2
"Great

This is a great product! it fits on the ears comfortably, it's kind big on 'em though. but the sound quality is great, and the lighting is a plus (blue blinking lights amuse me) I can use my phone and my ipod nano with this (need to buy a music adapter for ipod usage with this product) and depending on the phone you can use it bluetooth and accept incoming calls while listening to music, just press the left side button and your music will pause and the phone call will be active. After the call is over the phone hangs up and the music comes back on REALLY COOL!!!!",4
"This is a good product

This is a good functional product but the audio quality for music is not too good but the battery life is excellent. Overall i beileve it was worth the money. i am happy with the product.",3
"Not compatible with the Blackberry Curve

I just got my headphones. They worked for phone calls (with some static), but I couldn't play music through them. The buttons work as far as pausing and skipping songs, but no music through the headphones. I contacted Jabra and found out it isn't compatible with the Curve. Would've been nice to know ahead of time. These are a little expensive to be just a remote control for my phone's music player.Check the Jabra website before purchasing to make sure they are compatible. Just because your phone supports advanced audio doesn't mean these will work with it.",1
"Review for iphone 3G users

After purchasing these BT headphones for $99 it took me 3 hours and long 10 minutes to fully charge them. Instruction says it should take only 2 hours. My iphone paired them right away (with out asking me for 4 letter pin). I've tryed them by calling my friend. Clarity of call was great. Than I decided to listen to some music from my ipod/iphone and the sound came out throu iphone speaker, not throu my comfortable BT headphones. I got back on my computer and did more research about which ones will work with my iphone....Get ready to be dissapoint. All IPHONES do NOT support A2DP ( [...]). It's hardware that let the music stream throu wireless headphones. Iphone just don't have it so do not bother looking, searching and sweating to find one compatible with our super iphones. Even know my dreams were crusched by not being able to listen to the music wirelessly I will still keep those Jabra headphones because I can't stand using other kind of headset or headphones that you have to stick it in your ear.Overall: Jabra BT is very comfortable (fits very well on my head (ears) and it's not as heavy as other BT headphones), stream calls with perfect sound, it have sensitive buttons so be carefull while you putting them down to not make extra phone call)...;)",3
"Jabra Bluetooth Headset

I love it, I bought it at an AT&T store when it first came out for almost $140.00, so you can see that its a great price here. It pairs easily and has excellent sound quality (and I'm extremely picky when it comes to quality sound). I want to buy an extra set in case anything ever happens to these. They charge fast and work great. Only problem I ever have is without a case, you can accidently turn them on way to easy and when you need them, the battery is dead. The on button is on the right ear and pushes very easy to turn on the unit expecially when you handle them to just move them. You have to always be sure that the light is not blinking or you'll drain the battery, whose charging connector comes with a standard small USB connector found on most phones and headsets today. It comes with a charger and a black protective cover that a bit too small, so fighting to get it in the bag can cause you to accidently turn it on.",4
"Great combination headphone for MP3 player and LG VX8300 cell

Great combination. I am thrilled with the being able to work, answer my cell without switching headphones. I especially like the fact that I can connect to the MP3 player and the cell at the same time.I DISLIKE the fact the whole ring on both sides blink blue when it's on. You have to hold both sides main buttons down for 6 seconds to turn them off. The lights blinks again after a recharge (reset to normal). I like the play time (up to 16 hrs) says Jabra.Jabra Firmware update, go here:http://www.jabra.com/Sites/Jabra/NA-US/support/Pages/JabraBT620s.aspxThe download has a PDF file explaining fixes and how to update the firmware using a USB to microUSB cable (supplied with headphone).UPDATE: using the headphones with my laptop using USB port: plug in usb cable between BT620s and pc. wait 10 seconds, push and hold both main buttons until left sid flashes red led. Start your Windows media player. sound transfers to headphone. right side controls start/stop and forward or reverse one track.Problem: if I pair headset to phone and to a A120 BT adaptor connected to MP3 player, I have to REMOVE from phone and re-PAIR the BT620 to the cell if I want to use the BT620 for both LG VX8300 cell and media player capability. Nature of the beast, I guess.Update 2: Please be careful and read the seller's description. I bought one for my son and they sent just a BT620s and charger. My factory blister packed came with manual, USB cable, extra cushions, and soft cloth bag to carry the headset with. I saved all of $7.00.",4
"Great Sound!

These are beyond a doubt the best sounding wireless headphones I've ever heard. If you are considering them, know that your bluetooth device MUST SUPPORT Stereo bluetooth profile. Many cell phones still do not, so they will get a crudy mono sound. I have a Stereo 2.0 bluetooth adapter for my Ipod and these headphones sound as good as a pair of $50 wired Sony's I have, I wear them at work and can easily get 30 feet away in a factory floor enviroment. I have them paired with my non-stereo cell phone at the same time, and can easily pause my ipod and answer the phone by tapping the big buttons on the sides, very handy. Call quality is exceptional on my end, others can tell I'm on a wireless headset but typically have no problem understanding me if i'm not standing outside in the wind. I also had no problems pairing them to my laptop and phone together. Battery life is almost unbelievable.Unfortunatly Jabra did not make them as comfortable as they are functional. I wear glass's and maybe thats most of it, but they fit very tight around the ear, also not being adjustable means they hang out behind your head, annoying if you like to kick back and relax in a chair with your head on the back of the chair. Wish they made a traditional over the head pair. Overall I can wear them for about 2 hours and I have to take a break.Other then an uncomfortable fit with my glass's, these headphones are the perfect addition to a bluetooth setup.",3
"Skips. Skips alot.

I live in New York City, so it's possible that these buggers just can't handle all the other bluetooth signals bouncing around, but this thing skips quite often.If I'm in an enclosed space (building, bus, subway, etc.), it's decent enough. Might only skip once every 15 minutes.If I'm on the street, it skips at every intersection, without fail. And I mean that it's pretty much unlistenable for the duration of the walk through the intersection.I'm not sure if the stoplights are messing with it or what. (It's not like it doesn't skip outside of intersections.) Perhaps it's just that it skips periodically and I just happen to be close to an intersection. I could just as easily say, ""on the street, it skips every 1-2 minutes.""Other than that the sound quality is fairly poor. Everything sounds like it's coming out of a cave or what have you.Also, the lights are sooo obnoxious. Hard to turn off too. Somehow, I have to turn mine off every time I turn it on.Also, the off button takes forever to enact so you look like a crazy person, touching your left headphone, for about 10 seconds.",2
"Easily worth the price

The BT620s is a fine little gadget. It works well, sounds great, is easy to use and compatible with my bluetooth devices. It doesn't quite fit my giant head so well though. It's a little tight on my ears, but not painful. I imagine that it will loosen up over time. The problem is that when the headphones sit idle, they bend in so that in order to fit them on your ears you have to flex them out, which creates quite a bit of tension. The actual flexing plastic part seems fairly durable, so I'm not worried about breakage.The package comes with a mini-usb wall charger, a mini-usb to usb cable an extra set of foam ear pads, a bag for your headset and the headset itself of course. So for $40, this is a fantastic deal for something that I imagine works just as well as the more expensive competitors and has a comparable comfort level.The weight of the device is not too much. As I said, the only problem I have is with the comfort. Smaller heads would probably find it even more comfortable than my gargantuan melon. Now I'm going to go cry myself to sleep on my huge pilla.",3
"Pretty good value for the money

I was looking for a relatively inexpensive Bluetooth stereo headphone to go with my Samsung Juke. This unit has excellent value and the sound is very good. It takes a bit of getting used to the way it works as you need to tap on the sides to start it up and use the telephone. The switches on the cups are a bit small. I like the comfort of the unit.My only concern and this is because of the type of headphone it is, is when you sweat working out the sponges are going to get nasty.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Flash forward to August 2010The headphones suddenly stopped working last week. The charger continues to stay on red but apparently no charge is being stored. I can't start the unit up and it seems to be dead. It may be the constant sweat, as I work out five or more times per week. Next pair needs to be more for workouts and less susceptible to sweat damage. BTW I reduced my rating by one star.",2
"Please read before buying this product!

ur cellphone's bluetooth must be able to do this two tasks..............*A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is a Bluetooth profile that enables stereo sound. Both the headset and the device it connects to must support A2DP in order to hear A2DP sound in the headset.(In other words if ur phone's bluetooth does not have this feature u wont be listening to any Garth brooks, Justin timberlake or any dying fetus any time soon.)* (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) is a Bluetooth profile that enables remote control of the device that the headset is connected to. Both the headset and the device it connects to must support AVRCP in order for AVRCP to work.(In other words u will probly be better off taping ur cellphone to the R. side of ur headphones in order to change tracks or pause ur music.)*before buying this product On ur cellphone go to settings/tools Bluetooth-settings-DeviceInfo-Profiles and they may read something like this HSP, HFP 1.5, DUN, FTP, OPP, PBA, BPP ect. (look for A2DP and AVRCP)",2
"worth every penny

As an audiophile, I was initially skeptical about sound quality from a wireless headphone. While not quite up to the level of my high-end (wired) Sennheiser HD 595s, they deliver excellent sound and freedom of mobility which should more that satisfy most listeners. They make a great companion for my Samsung Sync cell phone and laptop PC, allowing me to do housework, etc without even carrying the phone. Only drawback is that they could be a little louder at max volume.",3
"WOW!!!

At first, I didn't know if I should purchase this product. I had seen pictures of people wearing them (looked nerdy), I have heard complaints of the sound, and I have heard complaints of the battery. I decided to just take the plung. After I charged the battery, synced it to my ipod (via bluetooth accessory), and started playing music, I was totally blown away! Ya, they look a bit geeky looking and if you let the blue lights blink, you look like a cross between princess leah and r2d2 but hey! The sound is the most important part and the sound is simply amazing! How's the battery, you ask? Way better than I had expected. I have played movies and music on my ipod, I have hooked them up to my laptop, and I have yet to charge it and the first charge was a week and a half ago!!!!! How are they comfort wise? sometimes it puts a pinch on my right ear a bit if I wear them too long but I think that is because I wear glasses. Oh, and if you are a ps3 fan, these headphones are awesome to use. especialy in home when you want to talk to your friends at your house. This is great for many different things and guess what. you can connect to two things at once, so if you are gaming and get a call from your cell, you can swap in a flash to your cell. what more can you ask for?",4
"Very Pleased

I have used these headphones for almost a year now and still really enjoy them. It is great to wear a headphone while doing chores and not have a wire hanging in my face or getting tangled in my hands. I love being able to walk away from the source (usually my Blackjack II) and still being able to control the music. The earpieces are fairly comfortable, I actually like the large size rather than the earbud style of headphone, my ears do not get sore as fast. I wear glasses and usually a ball cap and these headphones still sit nicely on my ears and don't move much. I use them a lot when mowing the lawn and can still hear the music over the noise of the mower. I have found that bluetooth signal sometimes has trouble penetrating through denim, probably a problem with my phone not the headphones, but signal picks up quickly. As far as for handsfree phone calls: sound quality is great. It's nice to hear a voice in both ears when talking on the phone. There is a little echo while transmitting my voice, doesn't seem to bother the caller on the other end, I don't mind because I don't have to hold my phone to my head, good trade off.The only major downfall was poor documentation with the product, received in manufactures packaging but only documentation was pretty much quick start type information, not much troubleshooting. If you are familiar with bluetooth, I was not, you shouldn't have any problems, tech support via e-mail was very good and fairly quick.I have recommended these headphones to several people and will continue to do so, and recommend them to all who read this review.",4
"Must admit it is GREAT!

I've had this thing for almost 2yrs now. I bought it for my I pod, when the ipods could not do stereo bt so I also bought the little adapter. I really used to hate going to the gym with that like adapter, ipod and the headset (that btw screams.. LOOK AT ME).I stoped using it because keeping the adapter charged was a big issue... since the software update happened i have started to use it again on my iPhone. I have to say... this products is actually great. I ahve NEVER had any connection issues. The battery lasts FOREVER, and the sound is pretty good for me.My only complaints are: My head is big so it hurts if you use it for a long while... personally i cannot have it on for more than 90minutes. I use this for working out, the the spongy thing gets wet... so I clean it daily with some type of anti bacterial spray (I hate doing it)...Other than that everything is great!I've been thinking of buying a more workout friendly headset but after reading the reviews in the other products I decided to keep this one until it breaks. Kudos Jabra...",3
"Conflict with microware oven frequency But super sound quality

Excellent Sound quality but conflict with my Panasonic Microware oven frequency. I can't heard any sound whenever I use my microware oven. Again the sound quality is excellent. I own the HP TouchSmart IQ816 computer with HD TV turner. So I can watch HD TV program. I can hear clear water dripping sound and soft wind blowing too. I watch some online movies on [....]. I can hear every sound so clearly.It also can act as simple remote control, like stop movie (but can't play again, I have to use my handheld remote control to continue play on going movie). I also can skip 10 second forward (or backward) by pressing the ""skip"" button on the headset. If you computer or software let you set ""Dolby Virtual Speaker"", ""Bolby Surround sound compatible"",""Tru-SurroundXT"", or any Surround sound features. This headset will rock your world. If a car in the movie is driving across yout TV screen. You can feel the car in the movie driving through from you left ear then passing through your Right ear. So cool......",2
"Too big

For 50 bucks was a bit to much... kind of big and for some reason it keep re-starting my phone. But it is ok, good sound and some what practical.",2
"Mediocre at best

Audio Quality is poor, very poor. Even new, It sounded like an old burned out headphone.too much functionality is packed in those huge buttons at the sides, wich are too sensitive and get a lot of fake presses.the side lights are ridiculous",1
"Uneven performance

The fit is good and the controls are amongst the best I've seen on any Bluetooth stereo headset. The sound quality is also good. But I had uneven results with connectivity. Even with my phone in my left pocket, I would lose signal fairly often, and have the song speed up, slow down, and skip. Simply moving it to my right pocket reduced, but did not eliminate, this concern. The problem happened with several different phones of different models, none of which had that problem with any of several other Bluetooth headsets, so I can only blame the headset.",2
"quirky

Sound quality is excellent, and the fit is fairly comfortable for this type of headset. However, it takes 3 or 4 attempts before it connects to my phone's music player (Samsung A707 SYNC). I'm not sure if its the headset or the phone, but it can be frustrating. It connects on the first try, however, with the same phone when making voice calls. Also, while it can work fine at some distance, it cuts out frequently if I have the phone in my pocket. Lastly, the speed of the music I'm listening to will slow down or speed up occasionally , but I believe that is a function of Bluetooth technology. All in all, not a bad deal for the price I paid.",3
"what you need to know

Let me just say that these headphones work absolutely fine, they have good sound, and are built well enough that if you arent trying to stuff them in your back pocket they should be fine. the issue you'll most likely run into isnt with the headphones themselves, but the source of the bluetooth audio. I tried these on my phone (samsung rugby), my laptop (dell mini 9 windows 7 beta) and my desktop (with kensington usb bluetooth 2.0 and windows 7 beta.) all had varied results.On my phone, they paired fine, and had no problems with music playback and control of the phone with the buttons, but the sound was less than stellar. It wasnt unbearable, but it made me wonder if this a2dp thing was really worth it. So then i tried them on my desktop computer. That did not work at all, and I was pretty bummed at that point. But upon further research I found that it was a problem with my usb bluetooth adapter (which i'm still trying to remedy). So finally, I tried them on my laptop with a built in bluetooth and they worked like a charm. They sounded as good as any similarly built set of regular headphones.So if you're leery of purchasing these based on other negative reviews, just keep in mind that there are a lot of factors that go into the quality of sound you get out of these, and fortunately they themselves arent one of them.",3
"so far so good

This is my second bluetooth stereo headset(the previous was a samsung) and I like this one much more. The Jabra seems sturdy, I find it comfortable even if i am also wearing glasses. Do be careful because the giant power button is easily pushed in a bag or pocket. I am currently looking for a case to keep it in.",3
"nice, but not what I expected

The Jabra bt620s is not as good as I'd hoped.First, the weight is about as heavy as a new, large, tube of toothpaste. that is heavy for headphones.It has a range of about 5 meters with clarity (as long as you are in the same room), and about 10 meters with choppy static, and drop out.It's basic controls are simple: Pres the left headset for answering the phone, press the right one for play/pause on your music. You can jump to the next track, and go back with the buttons on the right top.But, all the controls have about a 1-2 second delay, so don't keep pressing it, thinking it's not doing something.It was paired very easily with both my Mac, and the HTC-touch I have... but....I can not use BOTH.If I am listening to music on my Mac, and I turn on the BLUETOOTH on my phone, the Mac will get disconnected. I have to reconnect while the phone is sleeping.If I am listening to music from my Mac, and the phone rings, the music will pause.If I answer the call, the headset will disconnect from the Mac, and the Mac will start using the Build In speakers, and the music will start up again. I can still CONTROL the music from the headset, but the sound will come from the computer.And if you Connect to the Mac, make sure you select HEADPHONES. If you select HEADSET, it won't work at all when your phone is on. HEADSET allows you to use the Mic on Skype. HEADPHONES is just the music. IT sucks, but you can not have it both ways. :(The sound for calls is nice and clear. People tell me my voice is also very clear.The sound as a headphone for music or even podcasts is poor. It sounds like a $10 clock radio you bought at a gas station pressed against your ear. and you still have the 5 meter limit.It's not bad.I use it for when I'm cooking in the kitchen, and I don't want to get my computer near the food, and I can easily answer the phone with wet, or food covered, hands because of the big buttons on the sides.I can NOT wear this ""cool"" headset around other people. I have a shaved head, and with the blue lights, I look like Lando's Assistant in The Empire Strikes Back.Worth $30, but not more.",2
"Great Idea But...

There are only two things wrong with these Jabra headphones: 1) they are too heavy to stay on if you are exercising and 2) working them is too fiddly. The price is great. The things they can do are outstanding, you can use a cell phone AND a separate MP3 player through the phones and switch back and forth between them and do it all wirelessly. Alas, it is a trial to make it work.First, hooking up the cell phone was a piece of cake. BUT hooking up the iTouch was a very tough thing, partially because Apple doesn't want you do do it so there is no instruction on how to make this happen or even if there is a Blue Tooth function on the iTouch (there is but it's a secret). After several attempts, I got them all working together. I put on the headset and it immediately started to slip down my head. Very heavy and the band around the back of the phones is not going to help keep them on. Finally, I asked someone to call me on the phone while I was listening to music, it worked on the second try. Alas. It was not all perfect, and remembering the proper sequence of what to do is difficult, too (which phone do you tap and for how long?).Trying to use these while exercising vigorously on a treadmill or elliptical machine is a recipe for a disaster. You're going down, smartie. So I returned the phones (and a transmitter that has to be used with them for the iTouch). I twisted the arm of the seller who didn't want to take the phones back, and they relented (with a hefty restocking fee) so know that you really want these before you buy them.I think this concept needs work.",1
"dont waste your money

these headphones were a waste of money they keep shutting off it is difficult to pair with laptop and cellphone the volume is very low the music on my cellphone plays then just stops like every minute. total garbarge",0
"These things are huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I used it for about 1 month, yeah it works, nothing wrong with it. But its SOOOOOO HUGE. It looks like im wearing ear muffs in the snow. and some time you accidently press the on button once that thing will keep blinking blue the whole week, it seems to never run out of battery. i charge 1 every like 5 months literaly. Some say thats a good thing. But for some reason i dont like it.",2
"Great at first...but afterwards...

These headphones were great at first. They were easy to sync with my phone and the on-ear controls for volume and calls were great, but after a week or so, they started going wacky on me. They would connect to my phone but incoming calls wouldn't be transmitted to them. I couldn't get them to work, so I sent them back and got a new pair sent with relatively no problem. I got the new ones, synced them again, and they worked great. But then after another week or so, they did the same thing as the first pair. I thought maybe it was my phone, but I got a new phone several months later and it didn't work with that one either, at least for calls. It did however work for music playing, which until that point I had not been able to test. They worked great and the sound was perfect, but once again something went wrong. Now they don't even turn on and won't even charge correctly.Overall they just really disappointed me. If you want to go bluetooth for phones, just get a regular one-ear headset, and if you want wireless headphones for music, I would go with regular RF until they can get the bugs fixed for bluetooth.",0
"Decent but goofy looking, work well with Blackberry Pearl

Pros:- Easy pairing with Blackberry Pearl- Good stereo sound, no crackling or interruptions- Excellent for jogging, headphones are tight and band over the ears holds them in place very well when running, doing situps, etc.Cons:- Big and goofy looking, another reviewer said they make you look like Princess Leia which is very accurate, plus the nerdy blue lights that can be turned off but have to be turned off again after recharging- Decent volume but would like to be able to make it a couple notches louder in the gym- Annoying beeps when increasing or decreasing volumeI'm not a serious audiophile but I know the different between good and cruddy sound, and these headphones are pretty good with the Blackberry Pearl. I was looking for a set of headphones I could use when jogging. Initially I was going to go with the Motorola S9 headphones, they look much cooler but too many reviewers said they stopped working if they got sweaty, which kind of defeated the purpose I needed them for. I've been happy with these headphones after a couple of weeks, they stay on well when jogging and the sound is pretty good, which were the main reasons I wanted them. I wish they looked better, could go a little louder, didn't default to flashing blue lights, and didn't beep when changing the volume, but these are all minor nuisances to me and I would definitely recommend these to people who want headphones to work out with. I don't use them for extended periods of time, so I don't know if they would get uncomfortable after several hours (my guess is that they would), but they are good for 45 minutes in the gym.",3
"great head set

The head set works well with my samsung phone. The button's are sensitive whenever I pull the head set down around your neck when not in use. You are always activating some function when you turn your head. I got a great price and the item arrived quickly. they do look silly but sound great.",3
"Easy to setup, but not loud enough.

Everything went smoothly with the JABRA BT620s setup, they are comfortable to wear, although I wish it had 2 more clicks up on the volume. I set this up with a moto Q and when I use the voice recognition to call out using this headphone, it sometimes does not shut off the music, it is best to pause before using the voice recognition.",2
"GARBAGE!

I got these as a Christmas present with no gift receipt. I was really excited when I got them. I tried to pair these headphones with my cell phone (Sony Ericsson w580i), worked great.... for the first minute, then all sound was cut off. Even when I turned off the bluetooth and unpaired the headphones from my phone the sound never came back till I restarted my phone. I tried un-pairing and then re-pairing my phone to the headphones about 3-4 times and the same thing happened each time. My husband has the new Blackberry 8830, I had him try to use my headphones, SAME ISSUE OCCURRED, worked for a minute then stopped working all together.If I could return these headphones I would in a heartbeat, these are a complete WASTE OF MONEY!",0
"Work as described

I've had these for a few weeks now, and I'm glad I bought them. They paired immediately with my phone, but connecting them to my computer at the same time took some doing. Disabling phone services in the bluetooth device properties did the trick.After reading other reviews, I was worried that these would be uncomfortable, but for me, they are easy to wear for long periods. They are tight and sort of grip your head, which takes some of the weight off your ears. This works very well for me (with previous behind the neck headphones I've had trouble with the weight om my ears), but I can see how some might find it intolerable.One thing I find annoying is that it is too easy to hit the button on the left ear while lying down, leaning my head on the couch, etc. One push hangs up in a phone call, and a few can redial the last number when not in a call, so this can be a problem. Also I think there should be a dedicated on/off button. But in general they work well, and very importantly, they are comfortable (for me, anyway).",4
"Volume too low

I purchased these headphones to listen to audio books on my AT&T Tilt while working around the house. They were cheap, and I figured my usage and expectations were low. The volume, even when cranked up to max, is too low to hear when any other noise is present. I could barely get 15 feet away from the Tilt before the audio cut out entirely. I hadn't planned to actually use these headphones for phone calls, but just for kicks I had my husband call my cell phone while I was listening (well, trying to listen) to music. The headphones correctly answered the call but did not pause the music (phone incompatibility, not headphones fault) but my husband sounded like he was underwater and far away. He said I sounded the same (microphone is in the earpiece!). I'm returning the headphones, as I can use any of my wired headphones and just put the phone in my pocket for my purposes.",0
"Great Buy

I will be on the Beaches of FLA for 2 weeks in July and these headphones are gonna work out perfect. Anyone I've let listen cannot beleive how great they sound. Great price too!!",4
"great headphone but not as comfortable

nice headphone, answer cell phone and voice dialing, all basic function as described with no problem, easy to operate ! can listen to PC music through the USB cable provided, a plus ! Haven't tested the mp3 player or home audio system yet, waiting for another bluetooth music adapter to come to test!Sound qulity is good, bass is a little stronger than listen from PC or from PC speakers directly !The design is little bit uncomfortable, the headphone basically put pressure on your ears and consider the headphone is not adjustable ! I have saw other reviews with same issue and for me it's even worse because I wear eye glasses and it make me even more uncomfortable !That's why I rate it 3 stars instead higher as I would like to ! Thanks !",2
"Great Bluetooth Headphone

I've tried a wide variety of bluetooth devices for my cellphone. The biggest issue for me is being able to hear well while on the phone. This headset solves the issue hands down. The microphone offers noise cancelled and ""land line"" quality to other party. I'm completely satisfied with my purchase.",4
"Good but if you are a music junky go with Sony DR-BT50

I got these when they came out and I was very impressed at the time but if you are really into sound quality go with the Sony DR-BT50. Otherwise these are a solid pair of headphones and the microphone is pretty good.",3
"God awful!

When I first received these headphones I was anxious to try them out and enjoy the convenience of wireless connectivety. Boy was I disappointed! First off the sound is sooo low, it was almost imperceptible. So naturally I returned them thinking they were defective. Alas when the second pair arrived I was soon to discover they to produce the same low volume level as the first pair. All of the features worked with my Samsung M520 phone including voice-dialing and voice caller ID. I was surprised also to find out the same low volume was output from my phones MP3 player as well> If you are looking for a good LOUD pair of headphones beware of this pair!",1
"Just Bluetasticle!

These things are great! I dont use them for my phone but I use them for mac. They block out background noise and they also dont produce too much noise outside the headphones. The only 2 things I would complain about is the bass and pitch. I like bass in my songs but the headphones add a little bit of a boost that will eventually give you a headache. Since I am using Itunes I can easily reduce it though. When you fast forward and rewind from the head phones the pitch changes a couple of times but eventually straightens back out. They have pretty good range where I can sit 20 feet away from computer and still listen to my music comfortably. Best set of headphones I have ever bought!",3
"Jabra + Cell Phone Mp3 = Great Times!!!

I was looking for a wireless solution to my mp3/bluetooth enabled/cell phone and this seems to be it.A cell phone and a mp3 player was (is) the perfect marriage of the two devices I use constantly. However, the headset that came with the music bundle from my cell phone provider had severe limitations: they lacked sound quality/volume, (listening to music on my phone was like listen to music on a cheap dollar store FM radio) and the ear plugs always seemed to fall out of my ears during my cardio workouts.The Jabra has the right price, good sound quality (well, it's not a bose but let's face it--if you were in the market for that type of big ticket item, you wouldn't have taken the time to read my review; $30 gets you clear high trebles and some decent bass), and the behind-the-neck design keeps them in place. The volume could be a little louder on both the music and the phone calls, but since the speakers cover your entire ear, they seem to block out most of the background sounds. Speaking of the size, incredibly its weight is a non-issue. You feel them on, but they seem light due to the ergonomic design. The controls for both the phone calls and the music play are intuitive and easy to learn/use. Also, the bluetooth pairing went through without incident (no wires--definitely a benefit), and the battery life...well, let's just say that my cell phone will run out of battery power before the Jabra will.All and all, I feel I got my money's worth and then some. Anyone looking for an inexpensive wireless headset for their cell phone (mainly for music, but will handle calls reasonably well too) shouldn't be disappointed. I feel I will be using this headset for some time.",3
"Works great with Best Buy's Insigna MP3

Works great with Best Buy's Insigna MP3. Does not pair with The Nextel/Motorola i880 for the MP3 part. However, it will take calls while listening to another device.",4
"audible listeners

This review is intended primarily for audible book fans who spend long hours listening to books while multitasking (chores). Those who spend their listening time sitting or laying down don't really need wireless, multitaskers do. For example, recently I was deep into a tale using a pair of wired buds while working in my shop. Halfway through ripping a long board on the tablesaw, one of the buds fell out and became entangled in the saw. I'm not a real safety freak, but this seems excessive risk to me. I didn't lose any fingers, but did lose my peace of mind and missed hearing several minutes of the book. Sure I could have fished the player from its protective lair and turned it off for a minute, removing the buds, storing all neatly away. But I didn't. And probably won't.With these wonderful bluetooth headphones and my Palm TX, my safety issues are history. No entangling cables, great sound, long battery life and a comfortable, secure fit. Most importantly, tapping the side of the headphones lets me pause while doing something noisy. Another tap and I'm back listening where I left off. I can also adjust the volume from the headphones. If I'm not wearing pockets or sweating, I can lay my Palm TX nearby. They say these headphones will also work with a bluetooth phone, letting you pause a book to chat. I don't know. I usually leave my cell on the charger in my off hours. If it's important, email. If its urgent, call 911.How 'bout all those lights! Actually, you only see them when you're holding the phones in your hand, when they are helpful. Or when charging, when they're less helpful. Plugging in the charger will light up a dark room with an eerie red glow. Guess that's why Jabra throws in a thick black bag. When you're wearing them, you don't see the lights. Others do. That's not all bad. The flashing blue light is like one of those orange flags on a long pole people put on bicycles--funky but effective. When the blue light is flashing it is warning to others that you are listening to a book and if they approach with unimportant chit chat, they will be DISTURBING you.If you use these headphones with a device running the Palm OS, you will need to purchase a little program from Softick called Audio Gateway. Softick's folks will help you with any problems you might have getting up and running. In short, with this software, a pair of these headphones and a Palm TX, life is better for multitasking audible listeners.",4
"Not continueous Connectivity

I got this for a week after a long shipping from amazon. I use this headphone with T-mobile MDA with ROM upgraded to 2.6xx (the latest one from T-Mobile). I also upgraded the software on the headphone. It said on Jabra website that the new software helps improve the echo and things.Pro: For 35 bucks, I am impressed. The voice quality is good when I turn it up to highest. Lot of bass and it is stereo. It has never felt off my head. It fits my head and it is comfortable enough for 2 hours (as long as I try). It can control the phone and Win Media Player. Talking with no problem. After (accidentally) drop test, it still works like it used to be.Con: Here is the BIG ISSUE I have. It is so sensitive to surrounding RF. I can not listen to songs near working microwave. When I walk, it misses the signal for a couple times per song. Listening the song is the reason why I buy. Now these are minor. It is not as comfortable as wired Sony headphone I have. Quite heavy but I understand that it has batteries. Sometime the voice coming out like old cassette (weird!). Lack of detail and clearness and high tone which I don't expect for $35. Lights are annoying especially in the dark. People kind of smiling for this geeky light. Controlling is lagging a little bit. Microphone is so sensitive with this design, so you get surrounding noise easily. Really bad for using a noisy room or street.",2
"works as far as I've taken it

So I have a Treo 650 with Pocket Tunes, and I can only get wired headsets to work with it for playing music. I've used Softick Audio Gateway to set that up now and can listen through these phone, so far only monoBUT... I also have a Bluetooth laptop, that I listen to books-on-tape with, and I do get stereo sound; the controls work with itunes for pausing, skipping tracks forward and backwards.AND... I can listen to these tunes and when a bluetooth call comes in on my bluetooth paired phone, it pauses and allows me to answer the call.Pretty cool, now I can go around doing housework while TCB.I still haven't figured out how to get two bluetooth phones to pair with stereo headphones? Yes I have a work phone and a personal phone. That would be ideal",3
"jabra bt 620s

Easy to use . functionally well and serve my intend purposed.i recommend anybody to buy it",4
"Bluetooth gives you freedom from cords, but quality issues hurt

Bluetooth is nice. The Jabra BT620s allow you pair with two devices and I might add, the pairing process is simple.Battery life is excellent.The controls are a bit cumbersome to deal with, but with some practice it is simple to adjust the volume, answer a call, etc.One thing you must remember to do if you don't want to appear bizarre is turn off the blue light that continuously flashes around the lefthand ear piece. It is an annoyance to have to do this every time you turn them on.Sound quality is adequate and no more. I'm hardly an audiophile and don't demand much in the way of fidelity, which is a good thing with the BT620s, since its audio response is defeinitely ""lo-fi"", not HiFi.I am constantly bothered by what sounds like static with my BT620s. When I make a call or dictate a note, my voice is recognizeable, but it does sound like I am talking through a pipe or something. Overall, sound quality with these is barely passable.The wraparound headband is not adjustable. Your tolerance for pain and discomfort on the other hand better be. There is a bit of an art to positioning these on your head. A millimeter this way or that means the difference beween mere discomfort and outright pain. After a while, you'll learn where your own sweet spot is with these, but I doubt you or I will ever find these things to be comfortable.Is the Jabra BT620 awful? No. But it skates close.Should the time come to get another Bluetooth headset, I'd be a lot more careful in making my choice.Jerry",2
"Nice quality, easy to use

I find these to be a very good quality headset. The sound is significantly better than two bluetooth headsets I have tried previously.They do become somewhat uncomfortable after an hour of wearing, but not to the point where I would discard them. I like the fact that the band around the back of the head is a single piece, which eliminates the weak spots I have found in earlier multiple piece sets which broke within a few months of purchase without any significant trauma.I like the fact that they're smart enough to be completely independent of the volume controls on the phone, so I don't have to fiddle with two sets of dials. I haven't had any problem with synching, picking up calls, or picking up music without having to explicitly tell the headphones or bluetooth to do so.One minor qualm is that you have to turn off the blinking lights each time you turn it on. They're useful for status info, but I don't need to look like an android so I turn them off each time.",4
"AWSOME!!!

Now this is soo cool listen to music from my laptop... while it was in my bedroom, and while i was in my living roooooom SWEEAT",4
"Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Headphone

Jabra BT620s Bluetooth HeadphoneThe headset is versatile. You can pair it with two devices.For example, you can pair it with a phone and with a blue tooth enabled desktop with Itunes or other bluetooth enabled music source.The headset works great with my LGCU515. The sound is decent. One tap on the left ear and you can answer the phone. Phone conversation is clear. One tap on the left hear to hang up and return to the music. These phones flash blue light..and you do appear geeky.",3
"Sounds good when and if you get it to work.

The sound quality on these earphones are very good. However, there are 2 significant negatives: 1) I intended to use these earphones with my Palm X|T but it would connect with the Palm but not work. Turns out I had to purchase additional software (Audio Gateway) to get it to work with the Palm. I also have to frequently establish the relationship between the two devices as I often get the message saying the Palm denied the connection. I'm not sure if the problem is with the Palm or Jabra on this.The second problem is that when I'm walking with the earphones, often times the sounds cuts in and out which can be annoying. Don't seem to have this problem when sitting though.",2
"Jabra BT620s

Great product, works well w/ computer and phone. Great quality, easy to set up and use. Unfortunatly, you have to turn the blue lights off every time you turn them on or they flash fairly quickly",4
"Nice Headphones for the Price

I got these bluetooth headphones for my daughter but I've been using them too. They pair up fine with her Verizon Chocolate 2 and my LG Dare. The volume isn't super loud but loud enough.I like the fact that if a call comes in during your music session, you can hit the button on the left side and take the call. There is a built-in mic which is completely hidden. If it didn't say there was a mic in the manual, I'd say there isn't one.The quality of my voice over the mic is awesome too. Also works with the phone's voice commands.",4
"Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Headphone

I purchased the Jabra A125s Bluetooth iPod Adapter along with the Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Headphone and have enjoyed both. They were easy to set up and since they are both from the same manufacturer they both use the same charger so I do not have any extra ones to worry about and I always have a spare to take with me when I am gone for long periods of time.The only suggestions that I would have would be for a positive connection to my iTouch; as it is now it is too easy to wiggle out just enough so that the connection is not good and I have to push it back in.Of course this only happens when I am walking it works great when I am just lounging around listening to tunes.",3
"Jabra is a good brand

Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Headphone is not very good or bad, But it not loud enough,it kind of heavy,and it fall of from my head sometime.",3
"Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Headphone - not as good as it seems...

When I came across this product, which was by accident, I grew excited...thinking, FINALLY. As I read the product information - I thought it was a great idea. So I decided to buy it coupled with the Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Headphone for my brand new ipod. I gave a true run of it, testing it out for a couple of months. My final thought is that I don't think the technology is up with the great idea. I found it very frustrating that my signal was constantly being interrupted, the volume only seems to go to a level '5' on a scale from 0 to 10. AND the adapter doesn't stay in the ipod. I don't think I would recommend this product.",1
"Wonderful as long as you aren't using Vista!

I'm reviewing Jabra's BT620s bluetooth stereo headset along with the necessary Jabra bluetooth dongle A320 that must be purchased separately with this set. Before purchasing, I called Jabra and spoke to their technical support department to make sure that the drivers for the dongle were compatible with Vista. The tech told me that out of the box, the dongle would not be compatible but if I installed the upgrade (that he claimed took months for them to develop) located at their website,it would work fine. So, with that, I took the plunge...$39.99 for the headset and $34.99 for the dongle + shipping.Let me make this clear: These are NOT Vista compliant. If you are running Vista and plan to use these to steam music wireless from your laptop. Don't bother to waste your time...they will not work (at least without hacking the Vista registry files). After 3 full days, which included hours on the phone with Jabra, Microsoft, message boards and Dell's tech support I was never able to get the dongle and headset to work properly on my Vista machine.Determined to have a wireless headset, I decided to load the equipment on my XP machine. The install was essentially ""plug and play"". The driver CD was asked for, the drivers loaded, and within 3 minutes, I was streaming music from I-Tunes wirelessly!The sound is surprisingly good although not that loud...you certainly will not blow out your eardrums with these. The range and clarity was excellent. I was able to maintain streaming throughout the entire house and even outside. No hissing of distortion of any kind. A nice product once it was installed correctly although the pairing and on/off controls on the headset are a little confusing and dont respond as well as you would expect. Also, the large flashing blue lights while in use is a bit much (they will light a dark room).So to sum up...1.) The Jabra A320 dongle and BT620s headset together are NOT Vista ready.2.) The pair installs quickly and easily on an XP machine.3.) The sound is surprisingly good. I am very pleased.4.) The range and clarity is outstanding!5.) Jabra's support is terrible. The upgraded drivers on their website don't work although they told me they spend alot of time developing the fix for Vista. The person I spoke with must have been in sales.6.) The controls could be improved.I would definitely recommend these if you have Windows XP. If you have Vista, consider downgrading...it is the only way to enjoy these on a PC.",3
"good for the money

When I first started using the headphones the music was coming in real staticky. Now after some use it works good. for the money you can't beat it.",2
"Works good but to bulky

I like the performance and sound quality of this headset. Im using it with a jabra a120s adapter. I also used it with a samsung a727 cellphone. Thise headset worked perfectly with both devices.I gave 4 stars because this headset is too bulky and heavy, i wish they were smaller and thinner like the other brands.",3
"Works well, but a bit heavy

I purchased this with the Jabra Music adaptor and they work well together. They are a bit heavy and not the most comfortable headphones that I worn, you must adjust them by moving them around frequently. The sound quality is very good, decent bass, much better than lightweight headphones. I am impressed by the battery life and they work very well as a headset for my cell phone. I can hear and be heard by people that I talk with. You can easily and seemlessly switch between your music and phone. Overall, I am pleased with my purchase.",3
"Good Headset

Pros:WirelessGood Battery Life (16 hours music / 14 talk)Switchs between calls and music easilyChange tracks easilyVery CheapCons:Music is a little loud when listening in a quiet placelittle bit uncomfortable to wear during long periods of timeEVERYONE STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BLUE LIGHTS THEY CAN BE TURNED OFFREAD THE MANUAL.Heres how to turn them offHOLD BOTH THE LEFT SIDE BUTTON AND THE RIGHT SIDE BUTTON AT THE SAME TIME AND THE LIGHTS TURN OFF ITS THAT EASY!!!",3
"Really enjoying them...

I've had these for several weeks now. I first bought them to use with my Dell Axim X51V PDA and my 4-year-old Sony laptop. I could not get them to work with either device, after several hours of trying and a lot of Internet browsing. It appears that neither device, as currently configured, supports Bluetooth stereo. Rather than go any further with trying to upgrade the devices, I just bought the Jabra Bluetooth music adaptor (BT120). It plugs into the audio output (where you'd plug in headphones) of any device (including TVs) and beams the Bluetooth signal to the headphones. I can still use the pause and volume control features on the headphones, just not the 'next track' feature, and now I can use them with any device that puts out audio, Bluetooth-compatible or not, so no messing with software drivers to make them work. All you have to do is go through the initial pairing process, which is easy.I personally find the headphones themselves very comfortable, and I like the 'back of the head' style. After a little bit of trying, I have found a comfortable position for wearing them in bed. They are seriously nerdy looking, especially with the flashing blue lights, so I wouldn't wear them outside the house, but they're great for walking around inside while listening to music. I've also been using them in the bathtub, since the PDA or MP3 player can now be safely at a distance but close enough for me to change folders.",3
"Great Product for the price!

I really like this product, I found it had a lot more features that I didn't know were even possible. I am new to the bluetooth world and was really impressed. I like the ability to take calls while the headphones are on. The headphones will automatically pause your music when a call comes in, and the mic is built right in so you can just start talking.I like to keep reviews fairly short, so here are my good points:-awesome deep and full sound-long life between charges-controls for music and volume right on the headset.-awesome range, sometimes I forgot where my phone was and kept on jammin.-cool indicator lights tell you if your battery is good, low are charging(blue, red and green)A few things I disliked.-no lock button, the headphones are easy to turn on with a push of the side buttons that can often get tapped in a backpack.-there is no way to turn off all the blue flashing lights so you will draw some unwanted attention at times.",3
"Excellent Bluetooth Headphones

Simple.Simple to set up, simple to use. I have a Samsung with Music Player and use these headphones often. Sound quality is very good. Obviously a little less than a wired connection, but good nonetheless. Would recommend as a great device.",3
"Works great in the car; does not do all it says it will

The headset can connect to a PC and a mobile under very specific conditions. Jabra support does not give adequate directions on this. I have not succeeded in getting the headset to pair with my MacBook Pro OSX 10.4 and my Nokia 6086 simultaneously because I cannot control which profiles the devices offer. The headset offers four profiles. Your mobile should use two and your PC, the other two. Some reports are on the net that people have been successful with pairing to two devices.My recommendation is that you buy this for the car and that's it.",3
"It works with W580i, mostly...

I bought these for working out. They pair somewhat problematically with my Sony W580i. When they are paired, the music quality is just OK, but good enough for what I require. They seem to drop the music connection every so often and the phone will only play through the on-board speaker. To cure this problem it requires cycling the phone off and on (turning the headset off and on has no effect). I don't know about the voice quality as I haven't ever used it for phone calls.The music skips dependent upon the location of the phone as well as the position of your body. The connection is generally good while running or walking with the phone on my hip, however, the same location while cycling the music to skip so much that it is not listenable. Moving the phone to another location cures the problem.The lights on the earpieces are a bit annoying. They must be turned off after every time the headphones are turned on or charged. When the lights are turned off, there is no other indicator to tell you that the unit is powered on.The headphones are comfortable and the behind the neck design allows me to use them with my bike helmet. The ear pads are a bit hot, but similar to other over the ear headphones.The low cost is what caused me to buy this headset. If I had it to do again, I would shell out the extra money in hopes of getting something that would be more reliable in use.",1
"Good idea and design

I love the idea of not having a cord to tie you down, the only flaws i have found with this is that they're not quite as loud as i would like, and the flashing blue lights are a pain to keep turning off, other then that this is a great pair of headphones with semi-decent sound quality.",2
"Much better than expected

I think these things are awesome. I use them with my MP3 player and don't have a cell phone so I can say how they work as a headset. For music they are great. The sound quality is very good, I never heard that low level buzz that I had read about and I listen mostly at very low levels. They are pretty comfortable and the only reason they don't get five stars is that it would have been nice to have an adjustable band. The band does rub up against my collar and that is kind of annoying. They feel heavy in your hand but not on your ears, I wear them all day at work and I don't have comfort issues or headaches, though my ears are used to wearing headphones all day.",3
"I paired it with a Sony Ericsson W580i

The W580i has an attachment for listening to the radio. It can't send the radio sound to the headphones because of this attachment. I'm glad that I bought the Jabra BT 620s and its A120s music adapter, or I still would be listening to the radio through the wires.This combination doesn't work so well when you pair the headphones with the W580i and the adapter. Trying to answer a call was a headache because the phone, the heaphones, and the adapter had all kinds of communication problems.But when I took the radio attachment out and just paired the headphones to the phone, I could listen to MP3s and easily talk on the phone (not simultaneously, of course).These headphones are pretty easy to use.",3
"Decent head set

Sound quality is decent, gets a little static if you have the phone down in a low pocket close to your body. I was only disappointed in the fact that they only work with the phone not the MP3 player in my phone.",2
"Love it!

These are the best headphones I ever had. I use them at work and at home. They sound good and are very light weight. Bluetooth range is good. Wouldn't hesitate to buy them again.",4
"Excellent for the price

I think the sound is great when you consider the price. The range is excellent; I would say anywhere from 30-50 feet! The only drawback is you can't lay down with them on.",3
"very good for the price

Good sound quality/price ratio for a stereo Bluetooth headphone. Works about up to 6-8 meters from the source without any problems. Pairing is easy (I am using 32bit vista), but you might need to restart programs(mp3 player,etc..) after pairing with a computer.Depending on your ear shape, it could be disturbing after a while. So you probably won't be able to continuously use this for over ~2-3 hours(it is slightly heavier than normal headphones, as expected). It is good and easy to use with cell phones and other sources as well, but note that many such devices use their own headphone as an FM antenna, so you might be unable to listen to the radio if you use this instead.",3
"Not what I needed

I bought this and then found out that it wouldn't work with my phone. I guess I could have looked into the different bluetooth profiles before I bought it.",2
"Cheap, Very Good Fidelity

Excellent buy. Cheap stuff that works well; listen to MP3s from a TX using Audio Gateway. The headphones are clumsy and don't fit particularly well but they work and that's the point. Battery charge-life is quite long. Fidelity is spectacular (MP3s recorded at 320K - anyone who listens to 128K doesn't care about sound quality). Can also use when talking on my cellphone. Cool.",3
"Excellent for music as well as talking on the phone

I got these, at considerably greater expense than here I might add, from my cell phone vendor. Much has been said in other reviews so I will not repeat that here; instead I will focus on my experience with them using my Smartphone and Windows Vista to listen to music on them.I patiently waited for them to charge (two hours) before trying them out. It was then a few minutes work to get it to talk to my Cingular 3125 Smartphone (press and hold the home button, Comm Manager, Settings, Bluetooth settings, Menu, Devices, Menu, New).My phone will play music and uses the external screen to display the track etc. so that was the first thing I tried out - worked perfectly the first time I clicked play on a song on my phone: the sound just came out of the headphones, wirelessly! I was able to skip back and forwards, pause and play using the buttons on the right side of the headphones and adjust the volume using the left side.The quality was not the best I've heard - not as good as my iPod for example, even though I had just ripped it from the CD at 256Kbit so I loaded the song onto my PC and tried listening to it there. I am running the final, released version of Windows Vista and was able to add the headphones as a Bluetooth device ok but then was unable to use them as Vista didn't have any drivers for them (even though it knew what it was). So I tried plugging them in via the USB cable that came with them and it found drivers for that ok and seemed prepared to work. However playing the file I had just played on my phone didn't result in sound coming out of the headphones...? A browse of the manual told me I needed to press and hold both the left and right side buttons after waiting 10 seconds after plugging them in. Once I did that, they changed colour from their red ""charging and dead"" colour to the ""I'm doing something"" blue. As soon as I did this all sound from my PC came through the headphones just fine!They sounded much better when getting sound over the wire then they did wirelessly over Bluetooth so clearly the sound quality is degraded by the Bluetooth connection somehow. When listening wired, there is lots of bass and the treble was clear and overall I was surprised how good they sounded. Fairly loud but you won't go deaf with them.To get a comparison, I plugged in my Sony MDR-V300 headphones, which are a very nice sounding pair of the regular wired kind that plug into the headphone socket, and listened to the same song again on my PC. The Jabra's are definitely not as good-sounding as the Sony's. I also noticed the song didn't sound as good as it does when I listen to it on my iPod using those headphones so the audio circuitry of my notebook is apparently not as good as the iPod which I don't think is very surprising.They are light and comfortable and in summary, it is good being able to listen to music on your phone without the hassle of wires or of having to reach for a player to skip songs you don't like but the experience, in terms of music quality, is way short of that when using an iPod and high-end headphones.",4
"Very Nice Headphones.

This is my second pair of the BT620 headphones (my wife stole the first one). I am almost an audiophile and these headphones are good enough for me. The bass levels are pretty good and all the rest of the frequency distribution is balanced. For talking on the phone I have tried it with 2 blackberries (7290 & 8820) and a Nokia. This works well with all of them. On the 7290 the audio quality is better than the built in microphone and speaker. These cancel out an appreciable amount of background noise as well and makes talking from a crowded place without shouting quite natural.The headphones fit quite comfortably. I can wear them through the 10 hour work day (of course off during lunch) comfortably. Same with my wife, and our head sizes are not the same to say the least. The headphones feel flimsy the first time you take them out of the box, but are quite sturdy and can take a lot of abuse. (I have had one pair for about an year and still is going strong.)I am an electrical engineer and work on bluetooth enabled products, so you can imagine there are at least 10 different bluetooth connections in my environment continuously. The headphones never have any trouble even in that environment. The range I get is about 20ft through walls and a lot of metal.As I said I wear them through the 10 hour work day and have never had the battery die on me. I leave it charging for the night and the next day they are back to normal. I guess the older headphone should be coming to the end of its battery life because of being deep cycled continuously (Li Ion batteries don't take that well) but I think finding an after market battery replacement should be pretty easy for them. They use a standard size single cell 320mAh battery.I would definitely recommend these over Logitech Free Pulse or their older model. I tried those out before I got my second pair of the Jabra, and was not satisfied with them at all (Uncomfortable and bad bluetooth connection).",4
"I like it.

I should say I right now that I don't own a cell phone so I can't verify the microphone part of this thing - only the music part. It's a bit funky to get used to, like learning all the colors and flashing LED's, beeps or the controls. It's also a bit heaver then normal headphones because of the batteries. I recommend you don't read the getting started guide, rather jump right into the user manual.You should get in the package: 1 BT620s headset, 1 USB to USB mini cord, 1 AC adapter, getting started guide, and user manual, spare pair of ear cushions, and finally a carrying bag.I was a little overwhelmed of the things it says it can do, so I thought it had about 10 buttons on each side. Actually, both sides have 3 identical buttons (the big center button, and up and downs (left: volume, right: jump tracks or FF or RW). The left big button is for phone control AND turning the power on and off and activating discovery mode. The right big button just pauses, plays.The user guide explains the the length of holding the button down does different things. For example: to turn it on, press the left button for a second. To turn off, hold the same button for 5 seconds. To turn on discovery mode - hold it for 5 seconds while OFF. Cool beeping sounds tells you what is about to happen.It sounds great. All the buttons that are applicable work (all but phone). Good range. The manual claims that the purpose for the usb to mini usb is so you can charge and wirey listen to music from your computer. But it didn't work for me - it only allowed me to charge. But you should be able to charge your headset where ever there is a powered USB port: PC's, PlayStation 2! It's too uncomfortable having a thick usb wire hanging and and tied to my PC while listening to music anyway.The AC charger is cool because it's wider instead of longer then normal AC adapters so you can fit another plug below it. There was absolutely no mention of the carrying bag ANYWHERE. It still won't protect from the elements or drops or crushing it. It's cool for reusing it as little things I guess.As for all behind the ear headphones, lying in bed is really uncomfortable, especially if your a side sleeper.And, unlike the logitech, NO signs of cracking on the band.Cons: I never want to see the flashing two blue LED's (steaming stereo). It is possible to turn them off but they always seem to find a way back on; a little heavy; no user replaceable battery.EDIT: 5/8/11It's been sitting in a box for years, so I charged and paired it up. I don't know whats happened to it, maybe the band got slightly bent but it's really uncomfortable behind the ears now.I gave it to a friend and he too wouldn't buy it for dirt cheap. It's pretty heavy and bulky on the sides too. I know this item is long discontinued but look FAR away from it.",3
"Middle of the road headset

I read all the reviews before purchasing and decided on this headset due to reviews and pricing.Pros-Two things are good about this set. 1 is they are bluetooth. 2. They are good for phone conversations.Cons: Music volume is too low. They are way too bulky. The ear-piece is just too big-looks like you're back in the 80's. After a while of use, the top of your ear where the headset rest on, starts to hurt. The side buttons which basically are push on/off to talk and to play music are too sensitive. Taking the headphones off and placing them somewhere, might cause music to start playing or if you have your phone set up with voicedial, might start making a call..Very annoying. I tried putting them around my neck to rest my ears, but you end up setting off the call and play buttons by any minor head movement.Bottom Line:I know we all want bluetooth and to do away with the hassle of wires..but do yourself a favor and pay for a better product or wait until something better goes on the market...",2
"One of the best bluetooth stereo headsets out there...A 4.5 actually

Pros:Sounds amazingPerforms perfectlyNice designComfortableCons:A little too bigSwitch gets pressed unintentionallyI got these for the sole reason for taking it to the gym. I do not like cords slowing me down or getting snagged on gym equipment and this headset is perfect for the job.It syncs with most phones or audio equipment with A2DP compatibility. My Sony W810i did not have it so I switched to a RAZR V3xx so that I can have the ability to play music and phone functionality. It plays music in stereo and the sound is amazing. It also pauses the music when I get an incoming call while Im doing my workout sets. Press a button and you can toggle between call and music. The left ear unit works as a cel phone bluetooth headset by itself with the volume controls (and flashing blue light) when paired with a phone. When used as a music headset, it enables both earpieces to be activated, together with the rew and ff controls on the right ear.The unit has it share of some flaws too. First, it's big. It sticks out a little too much from your ear due to the padding and the sheer size of the unit (Hello, Princess Leia!). If it were smaller, i would had given it 5 Stars. People complain about the flashing blue light....you can turn it off if desired so it's a non-issue. The neckband is comfortable though a little flimsy. It wobbles due to the weight of the ear units, I would had preferred if it were sturdier-looking. The control buttons are huge too, it takes up 3/4 of each of the earpieces. They can be accidentally pushed in your bag or any confined space and there isnt a way to lock the buttons.Overall it's a good product - range is good, and the sound is amazing. The mic also is sensitive and perfect for taking calls. My friends say that they cannot tell Im using a heaset when Im taking to them. One word of caution though, some States do not allow both ears to be covered while driving so it might not totally replace those dorky one-ear celphone bluetooths you might have while you are driving.",3
"Interupted connection, pitch distortion, uncomfortable, sensitive button

the upside is it works with my nokia 6133, cool blinking light that can be turn on or off. but that's about it. since the sound is not that impressive, heavy bass and dull medium-high.what would i say. there is something that look good but lousy in performing. this is it. the headphone kinda heavy and uncomfortable to wear for more than half an hour.the buttons are so sensitive. you can't keep them in your back without accidentally turning it on. and if you, like me, pairing with your phone without connecting confirmation, you might end up making several phone calls to people in your phone address book and burn your cell minutes.the connection could be interrupted any times, even the headphones are only a few feet away from your bluetooth device. this was confirmed by connect it to my laptop, still have periods of silence every 10-20 mins.the final straw was the distortion of the sound pitch. it is a wave of lo-hi pitch shifting sound sound like it has been pass thru your neighbor's karaoke machine that they were figuring how to use it. no, i could stand all of above but i could not stand the head phone that make pro-musicians sounded like armatures.",0
"RF is OK, but bass is not that natural

I bought this headphones from local storepairing is not hard with laptopthe control layout is a lot like Motorola HT820 (vol and call/power switch are on the left; play and prev/next are on the right)the RF is OK, pretty much like Logitechthe problem is sound in hifi mode, it sounds like CD player has Mega Bass turned on, bass is over-emphasized on some partthe headphone is pretty comfortable to wearI give score of 88/100, the sound in hifi mode is not good as expected, also, AVRCP is kinda sluggish",2
"Great bluetooth headphones, poor fit

These headphones are great in every aspect except for comfort. They're the behind-the-head style that's oh-so-popular these days, but the fit is far worse than the comfortable (but breakage-prone) Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod that I had before. These pair easily with my bluetooth-enabled Thinkpad, which is nice, and also with my phone (at the same time) so I can take calls and it will switch from the music, then switch back when my call is over. The built-in mic works surprisingly well, for a really hassle-free bluetooth experience.Now for the bad: I feel like these headphones were designed for kids. They're so small (I was really shocked when I opened the packaging at how small they are) that they pinch my ears hard. The headband just simply isn't big enough for a normal-sized head. Another minor thing is that they have a mind of their own when you put them down. If you sit them down with the earpieces facing up (which you invariably will when you have to take your hourly break from the pain they cause), they ""walk"" themselves off of the desk if you put them down the wrong way.",2
"Good headphones for good price.

The convenience offered by these headphones is great. Sound quality is good, and it allows you to turn off the annoying flashing blue lights that make you look like a techno buoy. The calls sound great and testing it with someone else proves the voice comes in clear. Sure the sound is not the greatest, but these are not designed for ""premium"" sound. They are designed to be portable, long range, and non corded, which they perform flawlessly. Unfortunately, I needed them soon so i had to pay top dollar for them (retail). The price on Amazon is a STEAL. not buying them, in my opinion, would be .. for lack of a better word... dumb. P.S. battery life is great (12 + hours with a 2 hour charge).",3
"Does NOT work well with iPhone

If you are like me, looking for a headset that lets you control your iPhone, listen to music, and answer calls without taking the iPhone out of your pocket, this is NOT it.I am sure this is a great headset with other devices, but NOT with iPhone.It pairs to the phone, but not the ipod on the phone. I found out after buying this product that it's because Apple's bluetooth support is pretty weak.When pair with a Macbook Pro, everything is in mono (not stereo, wow, amazing Apple support of bluetooth).From reading online I found out it's not the issue with this phone, but Apple's lack of support for wider bluetooth products, but still, I wish the product description would have said ""doesn't work well with iPhone at all.""",2
"great sound, great quality!

This items really worth the money you pay for it, I have this headphones since 2007 and they are still working flawlessly.100% Recommended!Note: The only thing is kind of different in these headphones is the blue blinking light when you connect it to the device, but I like it.",4
"These headphones suck because of the cryptic user interface design

I bought them like an year ago and they are so damn un-usable that I have used them like thrice. The entire button and light scheme is confusing and cryptic. I hate these headphones and will strongly recommend against buying one. I am so frustrated with them that after an year that I bought them I have come back to write a review.",0
"A Practical Disappointment

I purchased these a year ago for use when traveling. Initially, I was excited because they seemed to work well at home. However, they are a practical nightmare. The large buttons on each ear piece are very sensitive. As soon as you put them in any kind of case (I have tried at least 10 soft and hard cases) the slightest touch turns them on. Consequently, the battery is depleted by the time you are ready to use them. I have spent a year trying to manage this issue and have decided it is not worth it. There seems to be no way to avoid unintentionally turning these headphones on. Even at home, placing them on a solid surface without extreme attention to orientation results in unwanted activation. I purchased the Jabra iPod connector with these headphones. The few times I was successful in getting them to work, it took 15 minutes to pair the two devices. Once charged and paired, the sound quality was good and the charge lasted for my 5 hour trip. However, they are too unreliable for me to recommend. Look elsewhere, particularly if you need to carry these with you in a purse, suitcase or backpack.",1
"Bought these years ago. Now I finally get to use them!

I bought these probably three years ago and was frustrated with them, or rather my lack of any device to drive them, for the whole time until tonight.Commenting on another review the other night I pulled these out of a drawer to get the model number for the comment. Of course I plugged them in to give the battery another charge and see if I could make any use of them again.It turns out the iPhone's 3.0 update added the A2DP stereo Bluetooth connectivity it originally lacked -- meaning, now these headphones work! (or did until they started cutting out just this second!)They sound pretty good with the iPhone so far. Prior to the iPhone I had a Samsung BlackJack. They sounded HORRIBLE with that. There was no equalizer with the Media Player that was on the phone and the resulting sound from the Jabras was terrible. So far the sound with the iPhone is full and well balanced even with the equalizer turned off.I think these headphones are very uncomfortable. They make my ears sore after less than hour of wearing them. They are impossible to get comfortable with on a pillow -- the band is just in the way no matter what. And if you turn your head to the side you press the buttons, which are the whole disc.This was one of the worst purchases in my gadget history, but not so much the fault of product itself. They are uncomfortable though. Not sure about the battery since they've been sitting around a long time. Considering how old these must be now and that I paid at least $15 less than what is being asked here, I think you can do better today. But if you found them sitting in a drawer for two year, then have fun!",3
"sweat resistant - hate star-trek light

Great sound, not the absolute best but really good. Good on calls with a strong signal, may want to cut off if in a bad spot. a little tricky to use as far as pairing and cutting off, best to just plug into charger than clown with the codes. I only gave them 5 stars because of sweat reistance and most headsets(bluetooth) fry as soon as they get a little wet. Otherwise mp3 players sales would be in serious trouble. That doesn't give them the right to jack up the price like that though, they were about 60.00 when i purchased 1.5 years ago.WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",4
"Good enough for me...

I got the Jabra BT620s because I was tired of purchasing a new set of corded headphones every time the last pair started producing sound through only one earbud. I've paired them with my HTC Diamond, which also doubles as my mp3 player, and they deliver on what they promise:*They are wireless.*They allow easy transition from listening to music to making phone calls and back to music listening.*Battery life is long for my purposes, approx. ten hours.*The frame is pretty comfortable, but can get a bit tiresome after ten hours of wearing them. I've worn them while jogging and experienced no slipping or sliding.*Range is pretty good also. I can leave my phone in the basement and still be listening to something in the kitchen. Even outside, but I gotta be standing real still. Funny thing is, though, I might have my phone in my pocket and listening while I walk outside and the sound will get choppy. Doesn't happen all the time, but it is a little annoying when it does.*They're pretty durable. I've had them for almost a year, worn them in downpours, at noon on the beach, even in hot showers (I take em off when I wash my hair, of course). Functionality hasn't diminished one bit yet.*They glow red while charging, green when charged, flashing blue while playing Bluetooth. You can disable the blue lights by pressing both buttons for about six seconds, which is very convenient.*You can charge em through your computer's USB port and use them to listen to music on your computer, which is GREAT. While they're charging, though, you can't listen to anything on Bluetooth, which is not so great.*Sound is pretty good, but not EXCELLENT...the bass is pretty meh.*The worst thing I have to say about these headphones is that there's no HOLD function. You can redial the last person you called by holding the left button for about three seconds, but there are times when it'll do it by accident, which can get pretty annoying.All in all, a decent pair of headphones. I gave it four out of five stars because...well, they aren't perfect. But who or what is?",3
"Works when the planets are aligned

First time I set it up with my cellphone they worked great. But then I configured my computer to talk with the headphones as well. Then they stopped working with my cellphone. Tech support could only suggest re-establishing the link with my cellphone. Only after they completed drained the batteries could I get them to work with the cellphone again. After less than a years use the left ear has stopped working. Reception has been hit or miss too. As I would walk with my cellphone in my pocket, the audio would cut out. The only way I could reliably keep it working is by holding my cellphone in my hand as I walked. Finally all I heard from family members was that they make me look goofy or ""don't go out in public wearing them""",1
"Almsot 5 stars

You're not getting a set of Sennheiser's here. However, these 'phones seem to surprise me when listening to certain songs. Vocal pieces sound exceptional for a BT set. But as soon as you introduce the drums, bass, guitar and female voice all at once, they start to struggle a little. Any type of major commercial headphones in the $50 range at stores like BestBuy will sound similar to these.These headphones confuse me because they can't make up their mind when it comes to musical reproduction. Sometimes they're mediocre, sometimes good, and sometimes surprisingly accurate. Every now and then, they're unbelievable. Mostly when it's just a female voice. Great value for money.I personally find the head band comfortable unlike some other reviewers here. They don't really rest on the ears like other similar sets. Instead, they seem to compress with just enough pressure to keep them against your ears. I could go jogging with these.Pros:-Great for vocal/instrumental pieces of music-Very light-weight for a set of wireless headphones.-Headset can pause/play/change tracks with the buttons on the sides, as well as answer/end call. There is a built-in microphone in the right earpiece.Cons:-They become uncomfortable after around 1.5 hours.-Blinking blue LED ring on each ear is ridiculous.-Treble becomes distorted and muddy when pushed even lightly in some songs.I like 'em.",3
"good early gen bluetooth headset

I had these for about 3 yrs when they finally broke from a fall about waist high. they were good headphones because i could do just about anything and they will not fall off. but the range is not very good. i accidentally dropped these into a cup of juice and after they dried and I cleaned them they worked like new except for the occasional button sticking and turning off.(my fault entirely)I do not recommend using with the newer Ipod touch the sound is terrible and some may have to turn off the wireless just to listen to music. ( it may have just been my unit but I would buy something like this from a local store to get a refund if it did not work.",3
"Great wireless freedoms and good features.

I think these are pretty good headphones when compared with an older set of Logitech bluetooth headphones. These ones are much more comfortable for a longer time and don't seem so fragile. I love how there's a built-in microphone for voice. I've used this before with my phone and while people may give you strange looks while talking the person on the phone seemed to hear me just fine.I think these are also great to use when a cable often gets in the way. I enjoy using these if I'm taking a bike ride. I have an adapter for my ipod which I use with these. My only complaint is if I go to the gym with these on. I can hear music fine if the volume is up, however if I'm watching a show on my iPod then often times I can't hear much of the dialogue. So in those situations I end up using my ear buds. I'd say the sound quality is alright. I'm not an audiophile but I do usually have a good ear for sound quality. The battery life on these seems good and I like how they can charge with a standard mini-usb connection.I've had 1 problem that's probably worth sharing. Between pairing the headphones for different devices I sometimes had an issue and then it wouldn't pair to anything. So I'd shut them off, plug them into a PC which is powered on. After a few seconds I'd disconnect it and when I tried to pair them up again it would work. I am not sure of the cause and didn't try plugging them into a regular power source to see if that fixes it. So just a warning if any of you come across this problem too. It doesn't happen every time and isn't a deal breaker for me.",4
"Just Okay.....

The product is great when it is working properly. It's a tight fit and when doing any type of walking, it tends to slip down.",1
"Excellent!!

They work great, I get good reception even through concrete walls. I get proably 30 plus feet range. I am using them with a Dell Axim X51V and I had alot of problems getting the bluetooth link to work and it even cuts off from time to time, but this is on the PDA side not the headphones.",4
"Nice Sound

Nice sound - would have been great if my mobile was capable of syncing to it. Oops did not check a mobile upgrade will solve that ; )",3
"Nice

Just what I was looking for and works good. Sound is good and has a good range. Was worth the buy.",4
"Works well with Verizon VX6800

I've had the headphones for 4 weeks and couldn't be happier.*It easily paired with my PDA. After the first (under 15 seconds) sync, it's been nearly 100% on subsequent pairing.*The battery life is excellent - I keep them on & paired with my PDA phone for about an hour a day. To date, I've only had to recharge once.*The headphones are fairly light. Even after a long train right, they don't wear me down and are comfortable.The only issue that I've had is that the buttons are too easily depressed and activated. But considering the devices utility, its something that's easy to live with.",3
"Excellent Fun but not brainfree

These headphones, for the price, are a good deal that I would recommend to others. There is a firmware release at the Jabra website. Here's the support pagehttp://www.jabra.com/Sites/Jabra/NA-US/support/Pages/JabraBT620s.aspxThis headset paired easiest with my phone, an LG VX8300, and the sound quality was, to my ear, good to excellent. I'd say the pairing was almost effortless.Also paired to my Dell Windows XP with a non-Jabra bluetooth dongle fairly easily, but not brainfree. There are some quirks in using Windows media player 11: sometimes it will recognize Jabra headphones & sometimes not. The jury is out on why. The sound quality in this case is not as good by far. Also used the USB cable that came with the headset (press the both buttons - I believe until it flashes). The sound quality is much improved over using the dongle. I have no experience with the Jabra bluetooth accessory - perhaps it's better for sound quality. Also - I've never received or made a call while using these headphones, but I imagine it'd be pretty easy since it's just the touch of a button.The brainfree issues mostly have to do with remembering the significance of flashing colors versus steady colors and setting up for use with the PC. If you're thinking of buying this headset as a gift be sure it's for a tech-minded person or someone with a good memory for meaningful flashy colors.",3
"Nice

I really like this headset, the batteries last along time and they rarely cut out. I can sync this with my phone, Ipod or the practically anything else the optional dongle. You do on occasion have to resync or remate with with the other transmitters or phone. And after a couple hours they pinch your ears a little, but that is to expected with this kind of headphone. I just adjust them a little and then I'm good to go. If I had to do it all over again I would get these again.",3
"The best

I love being able to use these with my phone and MP3 player. It is so neat to hear a person talking in stereo. I love this product. It is well worth the money.",4
"Exactly what I wanted

I purchased a Moto Q for two functionalities. 1) that it synchs with MS Outlook, and 2) that it was a stero MP3 player. I did not need the data plan, and have that blocked. All I needed to complete what I was looking for was a set of bluetoohe headphones. While I had been reluctant to invest in a set based on so many reviews, I finally went for these. (price was a strong influence) The Jabra BT620s is really nice. I am very happy with them. The sound is great. You can turn off the flashing by holding both buttons for 5 secconds, and I can have good conversations while my music is paused. Highly recomended.",3
"lousy

These headphones had the worst sound of any Ive tried. They crackled no matter how close or far I was from bluetooth device. Returned",1
"Only for people who don't love music

Can't expect too much from A2DP bluetooth headphone technology these days I guess, but still the sound quality is too low for me to use this thing. Lot of digital ""artifacts"" and static sounds really preclude any enjoyment using this headphone. The silly lights are ridiculous (can be turned off, but has to be done after *every* charge). The technology for wireless music just isn't here yet.",1
"Not the usability I expected - Not worth the $30 sale price

I bought a pair fo these headphones thinking I could wireless listen to music streamed from my computer. What a pain! What a mistake!I have been working with computers as a technician since the early 80's, so please believe me that while I could eventually get these headphones to work, it required a hugely complicated effort. Not only did I need to upgrade to a specific BIOS, but I needed to load in third party Bluetooth stack to get these headphones to even connect. And even with that, I need to re-pair (That's bluetooth pair again, not fix) the headset after each charge.I worked with the technical support at Jabra, who's main solution was to swap these out with a different set of headphones, but they offered either single ear bluetooth or wired. In other words, they didn't have (or offer) any comparible headsets. Technically, they kept falling back on the excuse that it was likely my computer, since their ""technical requirements are fully qualified"".So, while I got these to headsets work, somewhat, after a while and with a couple fo work-arounds, there is a reason these headsets have been discounted to the $30 range for close to a year. The ONLY reason I can think that they are still selling these pieces of junk are that they have a huge inventory.BTW, how long does it take of discounting to a low price before that discounted price is considered the actual price. The $99 is purely fictional at this point, because it was only the price hoped for by the manufacturer at some point in time, a long time ago.",0
"Great Item

This item is everything he proclaimed to be and more. A great solution to solving the wire issue.",4
"Does not work with my Vista PC

I was very disappointed in this product. I ordered it to use it with a new, Dell Insprion 530 desktop I recently purchased, which has a built-in Bluetooth adapter (and, therefore, no dongle should be needed). The headset paired with my desktop OK, it was recognized and seemed to install correctly. But, no sound was transmitted at all. This computer is running Vista Home Premium, and I think that is at least part of the problem. I have an older Dell laptop running XP and it also has an internal Bluetooth adapter. The headphones did pick up sound from it, i.e., the laptop, but not the desktop, running Vista. However, even with the XP laptop, the headphones lost the signal very easily. I walked just 5 feet away around a doorway, and the signal completely cut out (evidently, couldn't penetrate sheetrock). I thought that perhaps the lack of transmission on my Vista desktop was due to old firmware, so I went to the Jabra website. It was and is s a horror story. It is VERY difficult to find the product page for the BT620s. In the end I did, and I downloaded a zip file labelled ""software"" and nothing else. I unzipped it and there was an instructional PDF file that gave a little more information, but not very much more. It did have instructions for uploading the software---but, even though I followed them, the software would not install. There were dire warnings ithat if you made a mistake while uploading the software you could make your headphones unusable---not the mark of a robust design! I tried just opening and executing the softwrare with the headphones connected (according to the instructions, you had to make a USB hardwired connection to do the upload), but I got an ""access denied"" error !! Getting back to the original product in its package, I found the instruction manual confusing and badly written, and once I figured out what they were saying, I think the button design is very sub-optimal. I tried contacting telephone support and could not make it through the phone menu (it was a huge task just to *find* a support phone number!). The headphones were not comfortable, there was no way to make them grip and stay in place, the on-off switch is too easily triggered (which will result in accidental battery drainage), the batter cannot be removed (what do you do when it wears out, throw the whole thing away?), and, while the sound I briefly heard from my laptop was good, as I said, the signal was dropped frequently. I don't find much that I can recommend about this product, and, especially if you want to pair it with a Vista computer, a lot of reasons to stay away.",0
"Does not work with Motorolla Razor MP3 players

Does not work with Motorolla Razor MP3 players",2
"Not compatible with Treo 700P

I returned this item as it was not compatible with my Treo 700P which only supports Bluetooth 1.2 (but without the control protocols).I can't really rate this item as I didn't get to hear any stereo sound from it. I put 1 star, which is really more of a rating of the Bluetooth capabilities of my PDA phone.",0
"Jabra BT620s are pretty good :)

I purchased this bluetooth headphone set around the 17th of October and recived it on October 26. I got free shipping, so thats why it took a little while. I opened up the box, charged up the unit and when it was done paired it to my Sprint-PPC6700. I had some trouble at first listening to music but then i just turned the bluetooth unit on and off and it worked!! It works flawlessly, the music controls, the phone controls, everything!!! Im tempted return my recently purchased Plantronics 645 to new egg. These headphones have DSP for phone calls, so i cant wait to try it at wal-mart or target and see if the DSP holds up as well as the Plantronics. Overall 4 stars because of the construction of the headphone, they should have made it more like the motorola's with the faux leather and mesh speaker, would of been a bit more comfortable.",3
"Too much bass

It works.However, the sound is quite bad. The bass are very much boosted, too much boosted, so that medium and treebles are not clear. I usually add bass when I listen music because I like them, but those headset bass are way to strong and even unpleasant, I get an ear pain after a few minutes. The difference between normal wired devices and this one is even more striking when using the TV where bass are not usually strong and unnecessary for most programms.In addition, there can be a delay in the delivered sound, causing a kind of mismatch between sound and images.",1
"I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT , I LOVE IT!!!

Great headphones!!! The sound is pretty good, not bulky at all, just perfect. I own PPC 6700, which does not have A2DP, in order to control wirelessly the windows media player. I did some research , and downloaded a software from the internet, and that way I got the headphones working. Just google it A2DP for PPC 6700 and you will find it too.It is worth it!",4
"Unreliable, bulky and glitchy

These headphones are at a bargain price for a reason.1. They're quite heavy, which might be understandable if they were noise canceling, which they are not. They get quite heavy on the ears after a while.2. Half the time, the headphones will not work with my phone. The phone says that the headphones are connected and I can get sound when navigating the menus of the phone but get no sound from music. I believe the reason is that the headphones are in ""standby mode"" because only one side of the ear pieces is flashing. I tried to find how to disable standby mode from the manual, which offered no help. The website only offers the very same manual. I tried pressing buttons, turning the device off and on and recharging it but it still stays in standby, nullifying the whole purpose of the product.3. Its glitchy. When I use the headphone buttons to skip songs (when I actually get the device to function properly), sometimes the headphones will make a load beep for no apparent reason. Again the manual offered little help and I will just have to live with eventually going deaf, if I ever get the music to work.For these reasons, I can not recommend the product to anyone who can afford a better one. I'm usually the one who likes to give things a chance but I've had it with the Jabra BT620s.",0
"Bluetooth Headphones!

I managed to pick up a set of these bad boys for the sweet price of $59.95 and am absolutely in love with them!they are a good fit for me and are relatively light weight.they have pretty dang good sound quality (the best I have heard)the lights on the side are a nice touch, and light up a circular shapesweet price!the only reason i gave it a ""4"" is because it only has memory for one device of each profile, one for A2DP and one fore HFPfor whatever reason, i cant get AVRC to work while on the PC, but it does work on my Palm T|X...i would recommend these over the BlueAnt ones because of the much better price.happy shopping!",3
"Defective, or just a bad product?

Where to start?The Good: Actually does handshake with both my Vista computer and blackjack phoneThe Bad:1. Sounds terrible, lots of clipping, on the Blackjack.2. Does not work right at all on the Vista box. The sound clips, comes in and out, randomly disconnects, etc.3. Does not work with Skype on Vista.4. You can do a ""workaround"" by plugging it in via usb (so why buy bluetooth then?) and the sound quality is passable, but certainly not great.The really bad: The headphones where cheap enough that the hassle of returning them probably isn't worth it. Where are they now? Back of a drawer.",0
"Not ready for Prime Time

I came across David Pogue's review of Bluetooth headphones in the New York Times and researched the three sets he mentioned. Compared to the other's the Jabra BT620 was the cheapest and according to Pogue's review all the sets performed similarly so I figured i would give it a try as i have been eager to go wireless for sometime. I had 2 simple and common requirements - that it work with my Blackberry 8830 for calls and music and to be able to stream music from my PC around the house. The Former was a no-go from the start as i was told via email that the Blackberry lacked the right 'Profile' to operate with the Jabra as a music player. Since i already own a regular bluetooth headset for calls the fact that i couldn't use the headsets for music was disappointing. As a bluetooth headset the audio was actually pretty good since it covers both ears and cuts out ambient noise but the microphone was very distorted since the micrphone is not on a boom but built into the earpiece. I can not imagine that you can use these as a phone headset since voice quality is a secondary aspect of the design. After some futzing i was able to get the Jabra working with iTunes and Windows Media Player after installing a Bluetooth USB stick on my PC. However disengaging the headsets and trying to sync back to speakers wouldn't work on either application. The only way i could get it to switch was to reopen the application and in some cases reboot the computer. On the plus side the headphones are well made (for the price), comfortable for my somewhat large head and have good audio quality for most people who aren't audiophiles. The negatives besides the above showstoppers were an extremely short range without breaking up (15 feet seems to be the max)and on a minor note the flashing LED's which can be turned off but has to be done every time you recharge the device. Overall bluetooth promises simplicity but in my experience was anything but. What started out as a promising technology- connect all your devices wirelessly - became the usual gobbledygook of support calls and technospeak and incompatible standards that left one frustrated at the technology. I sent mine back to Amazon for a refund and will stick with wires for a while longer.",1
"It works! But...

They work, but, they are a bit bulky. The volume doesn't adjust all that well and they leak music due to the design. However, the advantage of being completely wireless outweighs these slight disadvantages.",3
"Several Years and They Still Work Great

I bought a pair of these Jabra BT620s I think about 5 years ago, with the adapter for the iPod. I use it for snowboarding, running, riding my bike, or just sitting in the room on the computer. When I first got them, I didn't even have a bluetooth compatible computer or phone, so it was strictly music. I now have much more up to date technology, including an iPhone and still use these headphones all the time, although I never use the iPod adapter anymore.I started rereading the comments here, because I was looking for another pair of smaller, in-ear headphones for running, since these are rather big for that. These are definitely great headphones but they have their problems.The buttons are big and easily pushed, so there is almost 100% chance that they will be ON when you store them away, reducing the battery time. Also, you may accidentally pause the music, or make a pocket dial simply by turning your head. As for the blinking blue light, it can be turned off by holding both the right and left button at the same time for 5 seconds, so that doesn't bother me at all (and I like it if I am running/biking at night).One thing that is NOT Jabra's fault: WITH THE IPHONE YOU CANNOT SKIP TRACKS! This is an iPhone problem, and they really need to update their bluetooth protocol systems. Also, I cannot use the microphone with my iPhone either. I think that is again an iPhone issue (although I could be wrong on that one).These headphones are fairly comfortable, although my ears get a little hot after a few hours. Although the band and the buttons do prevent you from really lying down with them on. While being active they stay on and don't really move to much. You can even wear them with glasses, but it can sometimes be a bit awkward.They have taken a beaten while snowboarding, don't have any moisture issues, and are great for traveling (although charging can be annoying). I have found that they do cut out somewhat frequently if you are doing an activity where you are turning your head a lot, and you will find that some pockets are better then others (Front right seems to work really well for me).Despite all the problems, I would consider giving these headphones 5 stars, but I am also looking for a new smaller, in-ear pair. The backbeat, the sr-10s, etc. . look good, but the reviews look bad, so I wanted to show my support for this product even though I may be getting something new.These things will work and keep working.",3
"just awesome

i bluetooth them to my phone,my computer, great delivery, i can walk around the house and the reciver is great it doesdepend on the transmitter somewhat though i have read reports online of people online not likeing them saying theyonly play in monotone but they are false as i play stereo just fine (its all bout the configuration) also i lovethe behind the head design fits perfect and the cord is easily interchangable as it is usb B type 2 i would highlyrecommend this product over others where the earphones come off i hate that.",4
"Excelente

Una de las mejores compras que he realizado, por el precio y por lo que recibi, creo que recibi mas de lo que esperaba, excelente interfase Bluetooth entre mi computadora y los audifonos, confortables, algunas veces se pierde el sonido, pero eso no interfiere en la excelente calidad, comodidad y mas que todo sin cables, sencillo para cargar por medio de su cargador incluido, y un muy bonito diseño.",4
"Not bad for the money

I bought these headphones to use with my the music player on my new cell phone when I go running or biking. They seem to work pretty well, sound is good. I have two small complaints: 1st is that they are a bit heavy...it took a little while to get used to them, but they don't really bother me any more. 2nd: Now this may be the case with all bluetooth devices but I thought I would mention it anyways - Sometimes there is an interuption...this may be from interference with other bluetooth devices in cars as they go by me though. It really only seems to happen if I am running or biking next to a major road.Overall, a decent pair of headphones for not a whole lot of money!",3
"Perfect

I bought this for my Motorola Q cell phone and it works perfectly. When pairing it, my phone asked to pair for both and hands-free and stereo headphones, so i didn't have to pair it twice. The music through these are awesome. I also like the fact that you can connect it, through usb, the a computer and use them as headphones while they charge so if you have a pc u never really need to plug it in to the wall, saving a plug in for something else. The only thing i can't test is having them connected to two different devices at the same time.If your looking for a good set of stereo headphones then these are for you. I would recommend these for anybody looking for a perfect companion for a cell phone and/or mp3 player.",4
"Works for me

I use these daily paired to my HTC phone (easy to pair) for my long commute to work every day on the bus and they work great. It tends to be noisy on the bus, but the sound is fine when I use these. The battery life is great, I usually leave them on all day (15 hours) and plug them back in when I get home without worries.The only problem I find is on really windy days walking outside the mic seems to pick up the wind, which makes you inaudible to the other person. On the other hand though, the mic has no problem picking up desired sound.I'd recommend them to anybody who needs a headset but doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg, they're worth the money.",3
"Decent headset for a great price

This a great headset that is at a fair price. I use it with my lg voyager and the calls are clear. I mainly bought it to listen to music. The conrols are simple to use. The music streams with no interuptions. Its not as loud as I would like. There is an update for this through their website to improve that. Unfortunately the headset is not recognized by vista so I cannot upload the update to it. However it is still a good headset. Not having to deal with wires is great. I have had several wired headset to not work due to a shortage in the wires. So it is great to not have to deal with that. The headset itself is not heavy. It may look big on the ears but at least it doesn't fall out like those small earbuds that never seem to stay secure in my ear. It is comfortable to wear. Also the blue lights are easily turn off by pressing both buttons on the right and left simultanelously. I am happy with my purchase.",3
"Great Headphones

The sound quality is really good. I use these at work since I'm constantly getting up and walking to the copy room, cafeteria, front desk, etc. The range isn't great, but I can make it to most things I walk to during the day. I love that I can connect my phone and my music at the same time and switch back and forth.It should be noted that if your PC isn't already Bluetooth compatible, you'll need an adapter. The manual recommends Jabra's brand, but I purchased a generic Bluetooth adapter on Amazon for $4, and it works just fine. I do wish I'd known I needed the adapter when I purchased the headphones, so maybe my advice will save someone else the trouble of having to order the adapter later after discovering they need one.As was mentioned by someone else, they are a bit heavy. I like that because they don't move from where I put them, but after wearing them for hours the backs of my ears get a little sore.At this price, you can't ask for a better Bluetooth headphone.",4
"Jabra headset - Good sound, a bit heavy

PROS:I bought these sets after reading good comments from folks. Headset is pretty nice and sound quality is great as well. It takes getting use to the button on the headset as they are bit fragile.CONS:The headset is on the heavy side. If you are looking for a lightweight headset this might not be the solution.In all I was happy with the set, minus my light weight requirement.",2
"Distorted with shoddy connectivity

These are my first bluetooth headphones so I don't have anything else to compare them with but my experience with these has been quite awful. Right out the box I had connectivity issues with my LG VU. I was able to get around this by soft resetting a few times. Powering both the headphones and the phone off 30 seconds. All seemed well for a few days until the play/forward/pause buttons all seemed to stop working. I was also able to get around that issue by powering both devices off/on as well. The sound from these headphones is pretty terrible. I don't know if it's because bluetooth is a radio signal or not but everything sounds similar to a very low bitrate mp3. Think 64kbs or lower. I owned a pair of sennheiser 650-HD's connected to a tube amp before these so the quality difference is huge. Sound also becomes distorted when you put the headphones at their highest volume level. I was willing to live with the low quality sound of the headphones because I hadn't intended to use them very often but the connectivity issues killed the deal for me. The signal would frequently cut in and out until finally my phone just decided not to detect them any longer despite trying to soft reset.",1
"Not loud enough and the range is not-as-advertised.

I planned to use these headphones while doing yardwork, including mowing and weed whacking. These headphones do not get loud enough for use in this application. The 30-foot range is, well, it AIN'T!I won't buy anything like this via mail order again. A hands-on demo would have nixed these without spending the money first.",1
"Awesome deal, great headset!!

I bought this headset after a lot of searching and reading the reviews here on Amazon! I had happy I bought this. First, hats off to Amazon for their on time delivery! This is a great deal. For the price, this headset is really worth every cent. Some have commented on the quality of music through this headset, but I have no complaints. Also, for 35 dollars, we cannot expect BOSE speaker quality sound! Overall, a great deal!!",4
"Phone case for L7 Slvr

The case is fairly well made. Fit and finish could be a little better but I am a little picky some say. Overall for the money the case is pretty nice.",0
"BARGAINCELL

RETURNED PRODUCT UNOPENED ... WILL NEVER BUY FROM COMPANY ""BARGAINCELL"" AGAIN. SHIPPING CHARGES ARE MORE THAN PRODUCTS ARE WORTH. WILL NOT COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE CUSTOMER $$$",0
"Looks nice

Broke within two weeks. Had a hard time getting phone into cradle. When you do get it in it catches some of the keypad on the front causing the phone to either call someone or flash P across the dial screen 50x. Had it mounted on windsheild the bar holding the cradle snapped at the suction cup, didn't last two weeks.",0
"Great addition to my Treo!

This unit works very well, the suction to the window mount works very well and charges the Treo at the same time. The Treo fit's tightly and at a tad of an angle in the cradle and some times I have to take it out and re-seat it to get it to sit properly in the cradle to charge. Overall, I would recommend this unit.",3
"Excellent Battery!

I had been searching for an OEM replacement battery for my Sanyo PM8200, but couldn't find one anywhere. My 3-year old battery was only lasting 20-30 mins. max after charging, so I figured ""What do I have to lose using this in my old phone?"" I have read that non-OEM batteries aren't recommended, may explode, catch on fire, etc.The battery I received was same voltage as my old one, and the back cover matches the phone perfectly. Not only was it an excellent deal (oddly enough cheaper at Amazon than through the seller's actual storefront), but it really performs just like the OEM version! My phone shows ""charging complete"" when it's charged up, and I've never run it down yet.For about the price of coffee and a muffin at the local coffee shop, my phone now has a new life. People still tell me that my PM8200 looks brand new, so looks like this battery was all I needed. I also received the new battery from Bargaincell 2 days after I ordered it, but delivery was local (CA), so keep that in mind. Overall, I'm really happy that I found it at Amazon!",4
"As good as original

It fits the handset perpectly as the old one comes with the phone. I have used it for 3 month and there is no noticable capacity drop or any other problem. Just as good as original.",4
"This antenna doesn't fit correctly on a V330

The product picture looks like the original equipment (OEM) antenna that came with my phone (that I unfortunately misplaced) BUT the antenna I actually received is a bit different than the photo and will NOT fit the V330 model correctly or snuggly.",0
"Misleading ad

The item description says that the antenna fits v300, v330, v551. When I received the antenna, it doesn't fit my Motorola v551. This is a real hassle since I now have to deal with customer service for returns and still can't use my phone. I would stay away from eforcity.",0
"Wrong

Iam sure that the item I received was perfectly fine however instead of a data cable for a Sanyo M-300 cell phone, I received a cable for a A-900 phone.This error (and all subsequent errors) was most likely made by the vendor, SF Planet.Needless to say, I was dissappointed.When I finally was able to get an RMA to return it, I sent it off via USPS.One month later I was still waiting for my refund and had to contact the vendor three times before I received my refund.",2
"Don't Buy This Item

This item doesn't work. I can't even get Win XP to see it and load drivers. I have a Samsung SGH-X427M phone and Samsung PC Studio. This cable won't work.",0
"Worth the price, [...]

Nothing unique about the cable itself. Similary sized camera etc,, USB mini cable's do the same here. The inlcuded (plagerized?) Motorola Phone Tools CD is a starting point, as you will need it to upgrade 5 or 6 levels to a usable current release for free. Enough said",1
"Good for the home, where it's quiet (hopefully)

Great in quiet environments. However, with the microphone relatively far from your mouth, the high sensitivity of the mic picks up lots of background noise. Road noise was unacceptably loud while talking to my wife in her car.If you're using this device exclusively at home without the TV in the backgound, you can't beat the comfort of this almost featherweight headphone.",2
"Awful transmission quality

I'm back to Amazon to try to find a higher quality replacement for this earphone. I get numerous complaints about the terrible quality of my "cellphone" and my "cellphone signal" when using this product. When leaving others messages the message is typically inaudible.I am now at the point where I only use this product when checking my voicemail.",1
"works great!

I got one of these and I think it is the best value for a cell phone headset. It makes any easy hands free option with out having to buy an adaptor and stores in your glove box or center console easily.",4
"Excellent

This is a must get, lightweight and durable make this item awesome. Consider this before any other.",4
"Works as advertised!

Highly recommended for car cell phone users. Allows me to talk on the phone hands-free. Easy to use, comfortable to wear. Highly recommended!",4
"Go one way or the other

If you're going to buy a headset for your telephone I recommend paying $10 or $40 but not this middling model. At the low end the AT&T 90800 is cheap and works very well -- the sound quality is good and it is relatively comfortable.However, if you are going to spend time with this, the Plantronics M175 by far worth the additional expense. Much more invisible from the stand point of the user (you completely forget its on your head) and the listener on the other end. I have them both and switch to the Plantronics unit when I know it is going to be a long call or I going to be moving about.",1
"Best microphone I ever used

In searching for a headset to overcome my bad soundcard for voice recognition, this is the only one that worked. And it is the most comfortable one I've used too!",4
"Hurry ! Amazon has really some fantastic galleries

It was really a nice one.I suugest everyone to buy this headphones because of the following reasons,Its 2 cheap to afford, Its 2 light to carry,its 2 fancy to wear. bye ur stuff on amazon. Mirza Ahmed WI USA",4
"This phone did not work

Well the phone I bought from Hassle Free cell turned out to not be Hassle Free at all. I bought a razr from them and they mailed it to me, it did not work. Then they mailed me a replacement. It did not work either. The first one shut itself off randomly. The second had wavy lines all over the screen. I love the razr but ordering this has caused a months worth of stress since I am still waiting on a refund. Order a razr, but don't order from hassle free cell.",0
"hae two phones

when we travel this comes in handy. between my mother and i we have two cell phones and a blackberry and changing these tips between two outlets works well to charge a phone.",4
"A suitable replacement

The first time I needed to replace my antenna, it was as a result of throwing my cell phone across the room. The second time was regular wear-and-tear as a result of wearing my phone in my watch pocket on my jeans. Both stubby replacement antennas have performed perfectly well in terms of reception. It is unfortunate, though, that one of them broke after only about 6 months of use. Additionally, the paint on the shaft of the antenna is not of as high quality as the original - it scrapes off quite readily during normal use.Really, though, if you're viewing this product, you're probably just like I was - in need of a new antenna in a hurry. If that's the case, order one on 2-day shipping and be done with it; everything's made to be broken in this world we live in anyway.",3
"antenna

This was for an older phone, and I couldn't find it anywhere! I worked great and I did not have any problems with it.",4
"I hate this phone

I hate this phone! I have had it replaced 3x because it has broken down. My srceen went out, there was a constant eco, and the sound went completely out. I have only had the phone for one year. Camera clearity is poor, and I used to like the way it opens but now its just anoying.Its cute but thats it.",1
"Superior design

I love the design, and functionality of this cell phone. From the matte black, smooth clean look, to the one-hand opening procedure, to the overall streamline appearance. It has met, and exceeded all my hopes. I highly reccomend this phone for anyone who uses a flip phone. The camera pictures and videos are of superb quality, clarity, and sharpness. The software that enebles sharing of ingormation with a home computer makes this phone as useful in daily life as folks carrying around their big old Blackberry. I love it and think you will too.",4
"Great phone

I purchased this phone to use in Europe during a recent trip. I loved it. Very nice form factor, opening it requires only one hand and voice quality was great. Very happy with the purchase. I wish my US carrier (Verizon) had the same phone!",4
"A beautiful phone but with some limitations

I love this phone. I love it so much when, having had it for just two weeks and accidentally immersing it in seawater so that it died, I bought another one. My original one was a free upgrade but after two weeks I was willing to spend 100 on a replacement. I liked it that much.I've now had my PEBL for over six months. I still love it, but some of its limitations have become apparent. I'll list the pros and cons and you can judge for yourself.**Pro the PEBL**It's a clamshell - why would anyone ever buy a phone that isn't a clamshell and risk phoning someone up when kicking their bag in a pub (yes, I did this with a normal phone, but fortunately phoned the friend I was in the pub with so we realised; saved a huge bill!)?Beautiful design and, as yet, I haven't found it at all flimsyThat fantastic opening manoeuvre which is just so coolSome good standard ringtonesBattery life seems fineMenus are reasonably customisable and there are lots of useful optionsThe phone is lightweight, fits in a lady's pocket and that smooth shape works wellReception seems fine wherever I use it and it's always easy to hear people and for them to hear me**Cons for the PEBL**The camera is really pants. The one on my previous Samsung was 10 times better and that was an older phone. The video feature is equally pants.Texting can be slow... you type quite far ahead of the actual phone sometimes, and I'm no speedy teenager at textingThe software that came with the phone doesn't work with my PC running WinXP (I think this is a conflict with my computer as it is meant to work); however, I have some other Bluetooth software which will work for transferring files and stuff, I just can't use all the address book features that are in the proper softwareThe main thing about this phone for me is the good design and it's very easy to live with. Despite the poor quality of photos I still give it 5 stars because I think it's that good. It won't suit everyone but that's why there are hundreds of different models of phone out there!",4
"Great Phone but Outdated with current phones

Well, the shape and the style of the phone is unique I would say is one of the best desing for a phone that I'll ever seen but there the phone have big issues like memory, it only have around 8 mb of integrated memory and has no expansion slots on top of this integrated camera is VGA so your photos will have a low resolution and quality, so pretty much is a phone that do his work call and receive calls, with a great desing but right now isnt one of the best around.Gave it 4 of 5 stars because it acomplished his duty",3
"Perfect

Its a great phone,PROS:I like very much the mechanism to open it with one hand.CONS:The screen is much smaller than the V3 screen.",4
"a great cell phone

I bought this unlocked cell phone (though I got the teal version) the last time I was in the US, for use for me in China.It has been a dream for me to use. The Bluetooth features have been a little more friendly to use than on my previous (locked) RAZR v3. The pictures the phone takes often look pretty reasonable. The opening/closing mechanisms work well, with no signs of damage in the month I've used the phone. I would say that my only complaint is that I don't yet understand the voice commands yet.So, I would recommend the use of this phone, easily!",4
"nice look but useless

initially i fell in love with the cool flip of the phone.but this phone has a tendency of breaking (same with my friend who had the same phone, and always happen to all motorola phones with the sound anyway), and i must emphasize that i have always been very careful with my own phones.- first the sound. all in a sudden the sound is gone, and the speaker has to be used if you actually want to hear what the other person across the phone is saying.- THEN! The charging wont work. Not the charger, but the actual phone cant charge.So then my phone is literally disabled.I spent another 25 in fixing the phone.I didnt use it though, just used my other because I really couldn't be bothered with it anymore.Then later when I decided to use it again, it worked for 1 more day, then the sound wont work again. I dont even know whether I should bother fixing it again.I highly recommend you not to buy it!",0
"Phone seems not able to handle alot of use

I am on my fourth Pebl within a year. It seems it either can not take the use or does not liked to be unlocked. I use the phone everyday text/Im/email very often. The picture/voice/video messaging jams when sending so you never know if the other person receives it, and to delete the phone has to be turned off/on. The battery life does not last a full day, thats without talking. The pebl has a good look and the clam shell opening is great. The keyboard is nice, except it always want abort my messages when I type to fast.",1
"Great Phone...but not the North American version

I ordered this product from Amazon directly (not from a third party, although it appears amazon doesn't sell it anymore), and while they sent me a new, functional, phone like I had ordered, it is not the US version. The first hint was that when I opened the box the charger was the continental Europe-style charger (two round prongs). The second hint was that the spellings of some of the menus are in the Queens english (""Personalise"" for example). The phone is working fine with my US provider's SIM card (Cingular) and they did include an adapter for the charger, but it sticks out of the wall almost 5 inches now as a result. 4 Stars for the phone, but 2 for Amazon for not making it clear what I was getting.",3
"good phone

this phone is very good, great desing, the camera take pictures very clear, if only has a expantion port for increase the memory it will be the best",4
"This phone is a piece of crap

I've had this phone for about a year now, and it's not only the worst phone I've ever owned, it's the worst phone I've ever heard about. Physically it's not bad - it's a decent size, has a nice display and an external LCD. However the battery is very prone to slipping lose from the internal contacts causing the phone to turn off randomly; simply putting it in the pocket of a pair of jeans can be enough to dislodge the battery.It barely works *as a phone*. I have yet to find a spot where the signal is strong enough that it won't cut off, even when it has all bars maxed out. The microphone has lousy gain, unless you happen to be in an area with a slight breeze and then it picks the wind noises to the exclusion of all else. I've had so many calls where the person kept telling me the wind was too loud, and there was just barely a breeze!Taking a picture is easy, but then the phone forces you to decide how you want to ""store"" the picture by making at least two selections from the menu! This is completely ridiculous...how about I take the picture and it just stores it immediately without me doing anything?The phone just acts very weird. Whenever I check my voice mail, and even sometimes just at random, the phone recieves an undecipherable text message with no return address. Read three voicemails, you get three messages. No reason for it, it just happens. Even worse - I've had voicemails that it didn't inform me about for *over a week*! It's very common for it to not inform you about a voicemail for a couple of days. I have yet for it to let me know about a voicemail within a few minutes or even hours of receiving it.If you don't keep this phone fully charged, it will beep nonstop about every three minutes until the battery is really and truly dead. More than once I've had to get up at 3:00 AM to turn the damn thing off. Finally I located the notification options, there are about 20 of them, I turned them all off except the only one that a phone should have - the incoming call ring.Forgot your cell phone number? No problem, it's so easy to just look it up on the phone itself, right? Well, not on this phone - it's buried about five menu levels deep. I finally made the phone wallpaper the phone number so I could see it right away.I can't wait for my service contract to end so I crush this phone with a hammer.",0
"Used and Missing Parts...

I ordered the PEBL U6... It arrived quickly (1/4 star)... The battery compartment cover plate was missing from the package and the phone was obviously used or quasi-refurbished... Amazon's return and replace was quick and easy (1/4 star)...Second phone was sent next day (1/4 star)... But, again, the battery compartment cover plate was missing from the package and the phone was obviously used or quasi-refurbished... Amazon's return and refund was quick and easy (1/4 star)...The phone should be 0 stars... Amazon's service was excellent, but this phone has some serious issues from the third party.",0
"Lose the shine...

Overall Rating: Meh...I hated it least of all available 'out of contract' unlocked choices...still do. Will keep until I find another militaristic-looking rubber-coated beauty that works well as a phone. (Only better...)Looks are incomparable. If they'da lost ALL the shine, they would have been perfect. (And it fits in your pocket too!!!) Good to excellent call quality. Lousy menus, maddening phone book and battery life is a joke.1. Slick looks with a cool rubberized matte skin and a sweet spring-open feature.2. Hard to tell from the picture, but the hinge is chrome. REALLY SHINY CHROME.3. The screens and keypad surface are also extremely shiny and TOTAL fingerprint magnets. Keypad is flat with ridges, sorta slippery and not the easiest to use.4. Menu functions are virtually incomprehensible, with stuff buried in nonsensical places.5. Phone book difficult to use, especially multiple numbers under one entry. (My sim from a four-year-old tits-up Samsung couldn't figure out how to do it, so it gave every number a separate entry with the same name.) I gave up after a while and simply annotated each separate name with 'cell', 'home', etc.5. Excellent call quality.6. Battery life as delivered was a joke--bought a brand-new battery from my provider (paying $37 to avoid the 2-year-old dud batteries so prevalent on the 'net) but the phone still must be charged nightly, or the low power alarm WILL wake you up in the middle of the night. (And I don't talk much.)In sum: If you want a phone that works well as a basic phone and has a slick, militaristic look that can't be beat, buy this. If you want user-friendly software and a 'feature rich' high-tech goody-box that must be strapped to your belt, look elsewhere.(But it'll only get shinier...)NEW SPARTA",2
"Great phone for the money.

This is a good cell phone model. It has pleasing style lines, folds compactly in an attractive package, and is sharp looking in its simplicity. It always had good signal capabilities and a good battery life with good stand by and talk times. It's also fairly compact, although not the smallest of phones, and well protected from falls and such. You will see some scarring on the case texture if dropped on a harsh surface but this applies to pretty much every type of phone. It tends to be more visible on this phone's finish but I have to say I do prefer this finish to the ""cold plastic"" feel of other phones. One thing to watch out for is that the buttons are hard to find in the dark and/or when not looking directly at it since the tactile feedback bars are somewhat recessed into the keypad, and the screen will perpetually be somewhat greasy from your cheeks unless you're compulsively good at cleaning it after every call (Get a case or use bluetooth). Overall this is a very comfortable, sharp-looking phone with an awesome 1-handed flip out (uses magnets to stay close, so it could double as a very inefficient money clip, heh).",3
"Motorola PEBL U6 for International Use

I purchased this unlocked PEBL phone for my daughter to use while she was studying in Greece, so once there she could buy a Greek SIM card, with a Greek phone number, and avoid roaming charges from using her US iPhone. She was still in the US when it arrived, and the PEBL came with an international charger and manuals, but did not come with a SIM card. This phone needed an inserted SIM card before it would allow her access to any setup menus, or to try it out to make calls, so she used the SIM card from her iPhone temporarily and it worked fine. She was easily able to bluetooth sync the PEBL to her MacBook and transfer her contacts list using iSync, and to make calls on the ATT network. Once she was in Greece, the phone has worked great with a Greek SIM card.",4
"shipping extremely fast

The product' excelent, it's really unlocked and worked for my country, Brazil...the shipping was extremely fast.Great deal!",4
"Fine...

It is pretty cool but it does not have enough memory, so its hard to get music on.",2
"Owsome!

I love the phone! Its super sexy, easy to use, all i wanted. I am in love.",4
"PEBL Phone

I recently bought this phone in preparation for some travel abroad. I'm now using it in Brazil, and have had no problems with it. It's compact, durable, and easy to use. I particularly like the magnetic closing action that makes it easy to open, close, and use one-handed.",3
"A great world phone if you travel

I purchased this phone primarily as a travel phone to europe and the caribean and it hasnt faied me. It has very good reception,easy to remove sim card and its small so that you can silde it in your pocket and not even know its there. It doesnt have all the bells and whistles of a modern unlocked phone to be used in the usa. However if you are a traveler like myself, it is very reliable for gsm networks. The only downside is that you cant store multiple phone numbers under one name but rather have to list the same person over and over if you want to enter home,cell,bus number etc...The screen is all black so it tends to get messy with facial oil stains but big deal....The phone is slick and reliable....best for out of the usa use.....I strongly recommend it.",4
"Impressive

Motorola was floundering in the cell phone market until they came out with the RAZR. Worldwide, it made a fashion and technological statement, which catapulted the manufacturer from a dismal afterthought to a leader in the cell phone market. Then they released a candy bar equivalent (SLVR), and then improved on the RAZR's lines with the stylish clamshell PEBL. This review is for the Motorola PEBL.After using the PEBL for a few days, the first thing that impressed me was the sound quality. Recently, I have played with Sony/Ericson, PalmOne, Nokia and Samsung phones, and must say the Motorola sounds best. First of all, the volume in the earpiece is loud enough for me to hear while walking on a busy New York city street, with cars, trucks and buses all creating a deafening noise. Second, the volume control button is well placed to allow you to easily adjust the level. Third, and best of all, the phone is intelligent enough to filter out much of the loud background noise, so that the person you're speaking with can hear you without struggling to make out what you're saying. I have found that Nokia is good at this too, while Palm, Samsung and Sony/Ericson phones don't do this well at all, with Sony ironically at the back of the pack. Also noteworthy is the speakerphone. While it's not as loud as an office phone's speaker, it is plenty loud, for example, to participate in a conference call while driving. And with the background noise reduction virtues of this phone, I was impressed. Also, it has voice recognition - based solely on the spelling of your contacts, the phone will recognize what you're saying and be able to voice-dial.It may seem odd to make such a fuss over sound quality in an age of smart phones, but as a designer recently explained to me: form should follow function. So let the PEBL first and foremost be a good phone. Then you can add the bells and whistles later. Attention to this principle is what earned the PEBL five stars from me.A note about carriers: GSM is worldwide, so you can use your phone overseas as well as in the USA. However, this limits you in the states to Tmobile and Cingular. Having used both, I feel that Tmobile sounds better, but Cingular has better coverage. It's a tradeoff. Both carriers offer a 7 or 14 day ""trial"" period during which you can test the network's performance. I recommend use that trial, and don't hesitate to bounce back and forth while keeping your number.I have four major pros for the PEBL:1. Motorola is pioneering the cell phone market by making all of their latest models ""quad-band"" GSM, which means the phone will work well in the USA (850/1900 Mhz) as well as the rest of the world (900/1800 Mhz). Most GSM phones are Tri-Band (850/1800/1900) so while they'll work great here, but performance abroad will be touch and go, with the phone performing poorly indoors. None of the others (Nokia, Ericson, Samsung etc.) offer quad-band GSM as a standard, and until Motorola's recent offerings, you could only find Quad-Band phones in massive PDA smart phones.2. Battery life: All cell phones give estimates in standby time and talk time. But the realistic factor is how long will this thing last between charges for the average person? My answer: 3 to 4 days. With moderate use (about 10 calls a day, totaling between 30 and 45 minutes), I needed to charge the phone after the 3rd day.3. USB port: the phone's connection to the world is via a standard mini-USB port. The charger fits this, or you can plug it into your computer with a standard USB to mini-USB cable. This is the same cable that connects most digital cameras or certain mp3 players (at least the ones that don't use overpriced proprietary cables). Chances are you already have one of these cables and if you plug it into your PC, two things will happen: the phone will start to charge from the USB, and the PC will detect a new device. Download the drivers from Motorola (if you didn't get the CD with your phone). In addition to phone drivers, there is a ""Phone Tools"" application that lets you to synchronize your contact list and calendar with Outlook, or you can simply backup the phone's contents. You can synchronize your photos, ringtones and SMS messages as well. Here's the best part: the phone is also a modem. Make sure you have a data plan before connecting to the internet, and you no longer need a hot spot. GPRS will give you a little more than 2x the speed of dialup, EDGE will take it up to about 4x.4. The phone has an alarm built in. In fact it has several, and you can name them, and if you turn the phone off at night, the alarm will still work, and ask you if you want to turn the phone on when you silence it.Other noteworthy items: the screen is good, the camera produces reasonable images and videos, and there is enough memory to snap over 100 shots at the phone's highest resolution. That is a nice touch.And now, three Cons:1. For the longest time, I have not cared much for the Motorola contact management interface. Nearly all phones now allow you to have multiple numbers / addresses per contact, but Motorola hasn't caught on yet. If you have a contact with multiple phone numbers, that contact will exist multiple times. This makes dialing slower with Motorola phones because you'll have to scroll through a longer contact list; searching for numbers is not nearly as intuitive as with Nokia or other phone brands.2. The phone allows you to assign custom ring tones for certain members of the address book; however, for contacts with a custom ringtone, the phone doesn't differentiate between calls and text messages, so if a contact with a custom tone sends a text, the phone might play an entire minute-long song rather than a quick beep beep, which can be annoying in the middle of the night. Just avoid using custom contact/ring tone assignments and you'll avoid that problem.3. The shiny dialing surface and screen will pick up grease from your face and require regular cleaning if you want to avoid your phone looking ""icky"".In conclusion, I was happily surprised with the PEBL. It is a very sexy phone, and it sounds great. It is the perfect phone for the audiophile, or for a person who wants a device that just works without having to cope with all the secondary bells and whistles phones have these days. Historically, Motorola was known for producing good hardware - a virtue that is clearly stated with the PEBL. If you intend to use all the fancy features of modern cell phones (SMS, MMS, etc) - in other words if you plan to use the software features, expect them to be less intuitive than with other brands of phones. As much as Motorola is known for producing excellent hardware, their menus and navigation can be bewildering at times. I think they should get the folks who designed the hardware to redesign the software interface. Then, the Moto range would dominate. In the end, it's a good phone, it's solid, it's small and light enough to fit in comfortablty your pocket, and above all it works.",4
"Cool New Phone

I just got the PEBL and I love it. I had been waiting for its release for several months and it was well worth it. Many of the ticky-tack features that I didn't like in the Motorola RAZR have been corrected here. While not as thin as a RAZR, the PEBL is lightweight. The black cover has a rubberized feel and the oval shape means that it sits comfortably in your hand. The hinged mechanism to open the phone is great - and one of its most distinctive features: One flick of the thumb and the phone gently flips open. The sound quality is great, from video clips to HiFi ringers to speaker phone. It's loud and clear. The camera and video features are decent. Overall, it operates like any other Motorola - the menus are standard. If it bugged you that the Call and End buttons were flipped right to left in the T722 models, Motorola has returned to its senses and placed the Call button on the left and end on the right side. As for fingerprints, they do show up on the cover and key face. The PEBL is still no v60, but it comes pretty close. If nothing else, it definitely has the Wow factor.",3
"Very slick, but not the best phone.

I have had the PEBL for two weeks now and it really is as slick as everyone says. Bluetooth and very good battery life are two of the pluses. However, as other reviewers have cited, there are flaws:- The directional button is already missing paint in a few places from the screen sliding past it when the phone is opened. If I am seeing paint missing after only two weeks, I shudder to think what will happen after a few months.- The inside is definitely prone to getting dirty with fingerprints.- The magnets require you to keep the phone away from your credit cards as well as items such as your computer.- The first PEBL I received rang only intermittently. Sometimes it would ring and others it woudnt do anything. In these cases, I would only know that calls had been missed once the voice mail indicator showed. The replacement phone I received now rings with every every call.- Connecting to the Bluetooth headset requires a sequence of six or so steps and therefore must be done before turning on your car if you are going to talk while driving. No way can I connect the headset while paying attention to the road. I have always used corded headsets prior to this and I find this to be annoying.- It took a few tries to get the hang of the voice commands. I would say ""name dial"" and it would keep asking me to repeat the command or tell me that the command could not be found. However, then I noticed that there is a beep after which you say the command. As long as you wait for the beep, the voice commands work fine.- The phone opens when dropped.In summary, if you want a very cool looking, eye catching phone than the PEBL is for you. However, if you are someone who does not care about the appearance of the phone, I would recommend looking at other models because all of the problems with the PEBL make it only about looks.",2
"--Hubba Hubba! Style, Substance & Sweep... It's One Heck of a Phone

Hmmm? What can I say about the phone that everyone seems to want?The Motorola PEBL phone itself, is indubitably eye-catching. It offers exceptional operation & premium features.The PEBL is one of the most charming phones. Shaped like a river stone, it's attired in basic black & is nicely accessorized by a shiny metal hinge. I especially liked the oval shape, the rounded edges, and the rubbery textured feel of the casing is pretty nifty. It's very compact (3.4"" x 1.9"" x 0.8""; 3.8 ounces), and it has weight when it's in your hand.As for features... The phone book holds 1,000 contacts, each of which can take six phone numbers, an e-mail address, a postal address, and a birth date. I like that you can place photos with contacts for caller ID that are viewed on the internal screen. Contacts can be assigned one of 12 polyphonic or MP3's. I also appreciate the camera, vibrate mode, a one-minute voice recorder, voice dialing, calculator, calendar, alarm clock, text & multimedia messaging, PC syncing (my favorite!!), instant messaging ( with Yahoo, AOL, and/or ICQ), and a Web browser. You can personalize the PEBL with a variety of wallpapers, themes, menu styles, color skins, screensavers, and message tones. You can always download more depending on your service provider.Ok, now the bad. The PEBL has a low-resolution camera (whaaa), and a strange magnetic flip that is awkward to open with your thumb. The flip opens when dropped and can demagnetize credit cards.Would I buy the PEBL again? Yes. Would I recommend it to others? Sure. Who couldn't say 'yes' to such a looker?!!?!",3
"Nice phone, could have been better

This phone is a delight to hold and a pleasure to feel. It's unusual shape makes it stand out from other phones. Very STYLISH !But, has very limited in built memory of 5 MB which can not be extended. Camera quality is not much to talk about. It weighs much more than Razr V3.It takes some time to get used to the flip mechanism and there is a real danger of phone falling off your hand when you try it for the first few times.",3
"Great Phone

I have had this phone for two months now and it is the best one I have owned,I have had three razr's and many other so called cutting edge phones even the V3i and none are as good as this,as for the pebl it is simple to open unless you are a butter fingered fool,and as for the finish wearing off on the keypad well mine is just fine.The phone is made better than the flimsey Razr is,you want a quality phone that works as well as it looks get this phone,you want cheap made buy something else.",4
"Looks cool... but not much else.

With the unique design, seems like this could have been a really cool phone, but some of the problems I experience, make it fall short.GOODLooks damn cool and not many people have it.The automatic flip open looks cool and is convienent. I really like this option.Fits easily in your pocket.Rubberish coating makes it easy to grip.Lazor etched keypad doesn't wear out.Uh... not much else for me!BADThe action of sliding the top down causes physical wear and tear on the phone. I've only had the phone a few months and am not someone with the phone glued to my head; however, the metallic coating over the bottom directional button is already worn off from rubbing against the screen. The screen has a permanent imprint of the directional pad on the screen from the sliding as well as a quarter inch scratch caused my the screen sliding over the center directional button.Not sure if this is related or not to the above problem, but I'm slowly loosing the bottom of the screen. Not the physical screen itself, but the image. It's tricky to describe but it reminds me of when you scan a picture and abruptly pull the picture from the scanner right at the end. Right now, I've lost 2/8"" inch of visibilty on the bottom of the screen.As someone else mentioned, the automatic opening works by pulling down the top with your thumb and then letting go. Essentially, the phone pops open while it's resting on your hand. For a moment, you are not really holding the phone at all. More the once, the phone has popped out of my hand when opening.Impossible to read the screen in sunlight.It is difficult to read time accurately on the analog clock. There is no option to change it to digital.Camera quality is poor.When my bluetooth headset is enabled, I cannot change the ringer or ringer volume.I cannot get the phone to send text messages. I had the same problem with my Razor.If this where a $100 phone, no problems. But for this price... not worth it. You're really just spending your money on the cool look and flippy thing.",2
"Good phone but could get more for the money

1. I will have to say first the design is very nice and small I wanted a small phone so I did like this phones size and it does look sexy2. Great screen color.3. Decent navigation through the phone4 Picture quality is average could be a bit better my friends nokia 6101 takes better photos.5. Great phone ringer sound quality and battery is very good 2 days with use6. Speaker phone so-so the speaker is on the back so its a pain to listen and talk to at the same time.7. the keys are a little cramped have to get used to using them and they are shinny yes they get smudged all the time.8. The reception for me was average sometimes spotty cutting in and out of conversations at times.9. The other big problem was that if your keep this phone in your pocket or put pressure on the clam design the keys begin to etch themselves into the screen so you can see the outline of the keys from being in the closed position so do not put a lot of pressure on the clam when closed because over time you will see this problem.Overall I think its a decent phone but for the $250 I think it should be cheaperI paid $150 with contract upgrade dont really think it was worth that much $50-$100 would have been better",2
"Good for a little while

I loved this phone. It was the best purchase I ever made. For four months.Now it randomly turns off (despite being fully charged) sometimes in the middle of calls. Often, when I flip it open, the screen is crazy (cut in half or bright green or only showing part of the functions). When it started to do this it was a lot worse, now it's mellowed out a bit (only happens a couple times a week instead of multiple times a day).Apparently this is a problem with all PEBLs, hence the discontinuation. A woman in front of me in line at the store asked me whether or not I had the same problems with the phone blacking out as she did. A week later mine started up. I've also heard bad things about the RAZR too, so I don't think I'll be purchasing a Motorola phone again, despite how cute and trendy they are.I loved all the features when they worked. I could sync up my calendar and contacts with my mac with bluetooth (altough iCal and the calendar program don't work fantastically together), and the quality of the photos is great. Also, I really like T-Mobile, their prices and their costumer service. They are always really polite and I can even get them to be casual with me (I'm big on customer service people not being like robots) and very helpful when I have questions. My upgrade time is here, so I'm going to get a new phone with them.",1
"Great phone. On time delivery.

This phone is great and durable. Has every feature that the razor has but won't break if you drop it. The automatic flip open feature is great as well. I recommend both this phone and the seller.",4
"TERRIBLE

Phone arrived DOA, after company sent 2 replacement batteries phone still did not work. Sent replacement phone, worked for the first charge and now it's dead. If you plan on wearing the phone on a belt phone case, the phone will flip open on its own.",0
"It's all about how it feels in your hand

It didn't take me very long to pick out this phone from the lineup at the store; it just looks and feels totally differnt from all of the other phones. Yes, I love all of the features, but really, I love how it feels. My previous phones feel so cheap now compared to this. It's solid; it firmly flips up and confidently closes with a snap. The black, exterior coating is unlike anything I have ever felt before. It reminds me of a rubber coating, but is much more solid, as it turns out, the coating is actually paint. Imaging a cross between a rubber coating and a car finish.",4
"Horrid!

This has to be the absolute worst phone in the world. Menus suck, reception is lousy, it has problems with bluetooth signal quality and is constantly telling me to switch to the handset, the battery life is good for about an hour or two at most of talking, the keypad is hard to use because the directional pad has an awkward shape. I go this phone for free and hate it! I will glady pay money to get a phone that I feel is functional. The only good thing about it is the fact that it has a nice one handed opening mechanism. Thats it. There is nothing else worthy of even mentioning of this unfortunate waste of plastic.",0
"USED is not NEW

I order this phone NEW from amazon. I actually can't say anything about the phone itself, because I didn't get to use it at all. First of all I ordered a NEW phone and the one I received was defenitely not new. It had all the plastic sheets on it, but it was udes before. So I returned it within 5 minutes of receiving it. I am very dissappointed with amazon. I don't think I'll order anything from them again.And the phone doesn't support the my faves plan from T-mobile. Well, just the graphics of the phone doesn't support it....so you may be able to call your faves for free, you just won't have the symbols on the screen....which is a big turn off for me.",0
"Superb phone!

No issues. Performs as expected. Easy to use and small enough to carry in my pocket.",3
"Fantastic Thing!

For the Price It's the best phone that you can buy in a store ""In My opinion"" it's small, good signal, not heavy, easy to operate, trust me if you want a good cellphone and you don't want to pay a lot BUY IT!!",4
"Great phone but don't by from Amazon

I love my pebl now that the bugs are worked out. Amazon is selling phones intended for distribution in Mexico or another Spanish speaking company. This was confirmed by Motorola when I gave them the code of my phone. My phone was shipped with a 100% Spanish manual and the phone turned on in Spanish. Luckily, my SIM card switched it to English so I didn't have to hunt for the correcto Espanol button. When I told Amazon about the mixup they could care less. They told me to contact Motorola and gave me the wrong number. When I complained further they gave me a link where I could download the manual. No thanks. I live in the US and I paid for a English hard copy manual. Bottomline, my phone works but I no speaky spanish so I am out of luck. Stay away. Amazon has major issues.",4
"Great Phone but a REFURB!

I have used the PEBL for a year now and I bought this one to replace my damaged one. The one I received works but if I knew it was REFURBISHED one (which is not indicated anywhere) I would not have paid so much for it. A refurbished phone is not worth $170.",0
"Returned ASAP!

Had the Motorola Razor and it got damaged so I decided to try this PEBL. With the Razor you can use a bluetooth ear piece and just push one button and say only the name of who you are calling. This feature I use all the time due to my hands being dirty at work. With this stupid PEBL you have to say all this junk like name dial or digit dial then finally the persons name. All these extra voice commands are not cool. The PEBL does not ever recognize what you are saying through your compatible earpiece and if it does then you are too irritated to talk to anyone. Then I dropped this phone only one time from out of a faulty case on my waist, wow! it sure dents and scratches easy! I will not be using Motorolas any more, I think they are bad for me.",0
"huh?

why would you buy this for $194 when you can buy a brand new one from Motorola for $139?",0
"very impressed with this

After my last phone's screen broke I wanted to get an affordable unlocked phone, although I was extremely skeptical. However I couldn't be more pleased with the PEBL. I knew I didn't want a RAZR because I don't find the shape comfortable and I think the operating system is more primitive. With the PEBL, the call quality is great, and the text messaging is not only intuitive but orders the words by your most used, so it makes texting much faster than I had found in the past. The phone is sleek and the matte texture is nice to hold in your hand. The only negative that I have found which I think has been mentioned is that the screen and keypad pick up oil from your face very easily. Overall VERY happpy with this phone!",4
"Cute Lady-Like Phone

I bought this phone for my wife and both of us are very pleased with it. Its cute and I personally think that its a lady's phone because of the design.",4
"I'm just doing it for the consumer

I'm only wasting time on this review, because I felt like I had to. The cell looks great, but it doesn't works like it looks. The keypad marks on the screen as soon as you are in hot areas. The faceplate has awful quality and has bad signal.",1
"Its pretty sweet?

Well when I first got it i was like ohh no what is this, but after a day or so I started really liking it. The assisted flip is really cool yet if you let someone use it warn them or theyll probly drop it. The only sound issue I had was the ringtones. Anytime you switched from silent to vibrate ring loud soft whatever it didnt matter usually after that you have to turn it off and turn it back on to ring again. The reason I upgraded was because it didnt have a memory card slot but other than that it was pretty sweet.",3
"Called a pebl but made like a rock!

I've only had this first for about a week, but so far I LOVE IT!!!! I've had many many cell phones, a new one every 4-6 months, and so far this is my fav! I like the rubber like shell of the phone. It was alittle weird at first but play with it for 30mins and you'll love it too!",3
"overpriced

i got this phone because it looked nice and it does. but in terms of functionality and usability it is at the bottom of the list. motorola interface is very counter intuitive and it took a bloody long time to send one text message out. to top it off the pairing of bluetooth devices didn't work autmoatically. everytime i wanted to connect to my toyota prius i had to press about 6 buttons. i got tired of this and ended up selling my pebl. if you want a real phone get a k800i by sony.",1
"A solid phone

I've had a pebl for 2 years now and up until its unfortunate swim in a cup of french vanilla coffee- it worked like a dream. Although the phone was years old, it remains in great shape. This is partialy due to me taking good care of it(minus occasional swims), but mainly bc of the cool texture that is virtually scratch resistant. I still have others asking me ""what type of phone is that"" or ""is that new"". The opening feature has spoiled me tremendously and I'm having a hard time finding another phone as chic and cost effective. Even after the spill in the coffee- my pebl remained true and worked fine after a few days or airing it out. It's only now (2 months later) that I see that it's time for a new phone. I think I'll stick with what I know and love and get another pebl.",3
"Mediocre. I would not purchase another.

The PEBL does have a nice hand feel, the opening mechanism is well thought out and works well in Europe but the ""good"" ends there. I have used the PEBL for over a year and have had 5 or 6 mobile phones prior to this one. I use it for work which takes me overseas a fair bit.The Motorola contact management interface is cumbersome to deal with. Most phones allow you to have multiple numbers / addresses per contact, but PEBL does not. If you have a contact with multiple phone numbers, that contact will exist multiple times. This makes dialing slower with Motorola phones because you'll have to scroll through a longer contact list; searching for numbers is not nearly as intuitive as with phones.The ""mirror"" dialing pad and screen will pick up grease from your face and require regular cleaning if you want to avoid your phone looking oily. And the dial pad begins to show up on the screen in a shadow pattern after a while. A brilliant design weakness.Connecting to the Bluetooth headset requires a multi-step sequence.The voice commands are cumbersome. As another reviewer noted ""I would say ""name dial"" and it would keep asking me to repeat the command or tell me that the command could not be found."" After some time I noticed that there is a beep after which you say the command. As long as you wait for the beep, the voice commands better - not perfect, but tolerable if you don't mind repeating yourself.The phone opens when dropped, which is often since a decent belt holder is hard to find for this model without buying a leather sleeve which sort of defeats the nice palm feel the PEBL has. And now when it drops it not only opens but the back falls off and the battery spills out.Photo taking is frustrating. Easy to shoot the photo, but then the phone forces you to decide how you want to ""store"" the picture by making at least two selections from the menu! This is obnoxious. I would like to just take the photo and have the phone store it without me performing several selectionsMaybe it is my cell carrier, but I've had voicemails that it didn't inform me about for several days and sometime up to a week! Like another reviewer, I have yet for it to let me know about a voicemail within a few minutes or even hours of receiving it.Also annoying is the fact that it will beep nonstop every 3 to 5 minutes when the battery is getting low about until the battery is really and truly dead. I've had to get up at 3:00 AM to turn the damn thing off. There are notification options buried deep in the directory that will turn this ""feature"" off.",1
"AFTER TWO WEEKS PHONE BROKE

i purchased the phone two week ago and all of sudden the phone is broken. I have yet to have dropped the phone, and it did not fall in water. the screen came in already broken and i just noticed it now..never again will i order from them because i have been ordering from amazon a really long time and this is the first time something has came into me messed up..10 thumbs DOWN!",1
"Excellent phone

Thank you very much for the phone, it's in a perfect condition, and the one-touch flip is very cool.",4
"Wonderful device

I was always having problems with people coming in to my office and start talking to me because they could not tell that I was on the phone. Now they can! I have this device on the back of my computer monitor so they see it as they are walking in.",4
"A great addition to any office phone

This item is awesome. The two drawbacks are:1) The random light patterns are just weird, I wish I could set it to just one pattern, or to just blink regularly, or to just be on when the phone is engaged.2) Plantronics' website lists this as compatible with all of their wireless headsets, however it is not compatible with their CS60-USB. So when I moved to a soft-phone, I had to give up this gem.",3
"Does what it says, plug and go!

Plug it in, stick it high on the wall above you, tape a Post-It ""ON PHONE WHEN LIT"" and you're done.Nobody's bothered me since! The nice thing is even lifting the headset from the cradle activates the lights, so I can choose to avoid being disturbed even when I'm not on the phone.",4
"broken

I brought this for my office telephone and it was broken, light continuously blinked! Better off buying directly from Plantronics to ensure it works correctly.",0
"A Must!!!

You should have this if people walk by your desk or office and assume you are not on the phone because the handset isn't to your head. I put mine in a place where ppl can easily see it flashing, on top of my PC monitor.",4
"Not what I expected

What I was looking for was some type of ""On Air"" light. Although this does alert so, it has random light patterns that confuse the onlooker. If you don't mind something blinking at odd interval and are ok with explaining to every person what the light means, then go for it.Thanks!",1
"Does what it says

Simple product, easy to install and does what it says on the box.Sometimes that is all you need something to do and this does it.The price was perfect and the product was delivered on time.",4
"Great Value!

Same item as we could have purchased from the manufacturer, at a better price.Great value, quick delivery. Very pleased and would recommend.",4
"Functionally works well, but my co-workers don't notice it.

Easy to use and set up, works reliably, but in my workplace people walk in and see me facing away from the door, don't notice the light and start talking to me while I'm on the headset. I'd like to see Plantronics come out with a brighter or larger LED version, but otherwise, it works as advertised... now about those darn co works that don't pay attention to it, I don't know how to fix that!",3
"Good indicator light if the bone heads at work would check it...

It is a good product glad I bought it. Now, if I can get the bone heads at work to check to see if it is on before walking up talking to me.",3
"Light Indicator

This product works great as long as people notice the light blinking, rather than being oblivious to it.",4
"works great so far

This little device is great. There were no instructions which concerned me at first since I am not tech inclined, but it was easy enough to figure out where to hook it up to the head set unit and it works great. Now it's evident if i'm on my headset and the folks here appreciate knowing that as well.",4
"works simply...and simply works!

Plantronics makes some of the best headsets around and this product works great. It's a simple light that tells people when you're on the phone. It connects to the handset lifter and does what it's supposed to do. It is bright enough to be easily seen in a well lit office environment.",4
"use at work

works great to let coworkers know i am on the phone, now to teach them to look for the lights first before they start talking",4
"Does the trick.

After training my fellow coworkers what to look for, I'm less interrupted when I'm on the phone. Only wish it was bigger and brighter.",3
"It works as promised

The online indicator light works very well, in fact it worked so well for me that I purchased 8 more for my staff. No more interuptions when on the phone.",4
"must have accessory!

If you don't have your own office and/or you have co-workers who have a tendency of indiscriminately interrupting, pointing to flashing lights will effortlessly embarrass them into not interrupting you when you are on the phone! In my case I bought the light as a courtesy to my co-workers; I am the first one in the office to wear a headset and they were uncomfortable approaching me whenever I was wearing it. Now there is no question whether I am on the phone or not. Easy to install, plug into lifter and place for greatest visibility (cord is about 5 feet long, secure with screw or double stick ""squares"").",4
"Very Handy

Now I don't get interrupted accidently with this product. It's hard not to notice the multi flashing lights while I am on the phone.",4
"I'm on the phone

This provides a random blinking pattern of 5 LEDs. It is quite bright, but somehow can still be missed by people who just come up and talk to me even though it's blinking. It does filter some phone interruptions, enough to be worth the cost. It may be more useful in environments where you are not assumed to be always at the beck and call of everyone who walks by.I would recommend this for anyone using the Plantronics headset unit with an office phone system.",4
"works like a charm

I really like this product. I too put up a sign next to it explaining what it is. I just point to it when someone interrupts me. Most co-workers now automatically look for the light before they approach. I wish the light would come on when you are using the handset too. I did buy an extension for the cord so it could reach the outside of my cube from where my phone is on my desk.",4
"Plantronics Online Busy Indicator Light (CS50, Voyager 510 compatible) (65116-01) (Purchased on 04/12/2008)

Nice item. Shipped in timely manner. Makes for interesting conversation for those who aren't aware of the blinking and oscillating lights that indicate you're on the phone. Very satisified with product.",3
"A crowd pleaser

I work in a large department, our receptionist with her headset on, has the habit of looking at you when she taking a call. This drove us all crazy. The light, which shipped in a timely manner and installed very simply, was a huge hit. We all enjoy knowing when we need to answer her if she is looking at us and talking. Great product. Wish we would have had this years ago.",4
"Convenient

The Plantronics Online Busy Indicator Light has been a God send! Installation was easy - we plugged the new lights into our Plantronics receiver lifters and the light was ready to go. Six feet of cord goes quickly but is sufficient for the three of us in the office who use this light. People in the office now know when we're on the phone and we are saved the headache of listening to two conversations at once. The back of the light folds down so the light can sit on a counter or desktop, or there is a hole in the back to hang the light on a wall. The red light flashes anytime the handset lifter is engaged, so the light turns immediately when you answer the phone and stays on until you hang up receiver. I wish we'd ordered these when we purchased our headsets 5 years ago!",4
"Serves its purpose...

I have only used it for two weeks and it seems to have served its stated purpose. The product itself is made mostly of platic, and cheap plastic at that so I do not know how long it will hold up. Also it didn't really come with directions so I don't really know how to mount it. It looks as if you can mount it to a wall and maybe a few other options as well...",3
"Plantronics OnLine busy indicator light

I love it! The staff like it as well they no longer interupt me because they know when I'm on the phone.",4
"Plantronics Online Busy Indicator

This device is awesome. Easy to install. And it's great because now everyone knows when I am on the phone!",4
"cheap

This car charger doesnt even work on the SK2 pagers. Looks and feels cheap quality materials, I would advise not to buy it.",0
"wrong wrong wrong

I ordered this car charger for my sidekick II because it was a very good price, considering t-mobile charges $25 for one. It arrived, and was totally wrong. The box says ""Vehicle Power Charger for Danger Sidekick II,"" but the charger inside is a WALL CHARGER to plug into a home outlet, and it fits nowhere into my sidekick! 100% wrong. But from T-mobile.com, at least then you know they will get your order right.",0
"doesn't work after a week

It worked fine when I first got it, and then about a week after I got it, it would only work if I held it into my phone a certain way, which was not only inconvenient, but it would make my hand cramp up... Eventually it just stopped working all together and its too late to return it. I would not buy this item again.",0
"Doesn't work (bought with Sidekick II)

I bought the Sidekick II from Amazon and added this car charger. No Good. From the very start this did not connect properly to the Sidekick giving an intermittent charge.",0
"Exactly what I expected

I am the world's worst at remembering to recharge my Sidekick. This handy device guarantees that I'll get it charged for at least a few minutes each day.",4
"Better price compare to any other store.

This is good place to buy cheap compare to other stores and i got the production working perfect. I place order for this 2 months ego shiping i select 5-9 business days then i check status show expected date more then a month so i cancel order that time and i ordered recently with some other order now i got exact time, except this transaction is so smooth with Amazon.Surya.",3
"IT SUCKS!!

VERY CHEAP!! VERY USELESS!!!! IT DID NOTHING FROM THE FIRST TIME RECEIVING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY DISSATISFIED!!",0
"It's a piece of trash-- don't waste your money.

It doesn't work for Sidekick Color either. The connector is far too small and has too much play inside the SK's socket so you will get a charge indicator for a second then it goes away then back a while later-- all of which amounts to the device actually depleting the SK of power and not charging it. Don't bother buying it because you'll just throw it away as soon as it arrives.",0
"Happy customer

Found this model better for my Q phone, it fits with my extended battery smoothly without any struggle, gives good padding in the bottom. Covers the display area perfectly. Also has holes/cut at right spot area for charger, speaker phone, ear plug and other accessories devices. Ratcheting clip also holds strong without snaping out.Quite Happy, would definately recommend to others.",4
"Worked for a few months

The case worked fine for the first few weeks, before the ""ratcheting"" feature broke. The clip still worked, but the phone was able to spin around. After two months, the pin on the back of the case broke, which makes the case effectively worthless. It worked fine until it broke.",1
"Holster Review

The holster worked fairly well for about a month before the release button broke and couldn't get the phone to disconnect from the belt clip. I had the extended battery on my phone and the fit was very tight, but it worked. If the release button hadn't broken, it would still be using it.",2
"Motorola Q

Sadly, this case does not fit a Motorola Q with the extended life battery. I can not use this case for my Q.",1
"Protects all aspects of my phone!

Protects my screen, fits over my phone perfectly, good quality and belt clip. You won't be disappointed.",4
"Wrong Item! Wrong Item!

The first time I ordered this item, they sent me the ""Krusell Cabriolet Multidapt case for Motorola Q Black"" even though the box does say ""Premium Leather Case with Ratcheting Clip for Motorola Q Phone."" I returned that item and today I received the same exact thing that does not match what is pictured!!! I kow so because the same items I received do not have the screen protection as pictured. What a waste of time and effort as I will be returning this one also. They obviously do not pay attention to what they market versus what they send out. BEWARE before your time is wasted as well.",0
"Not Worth it....

I bought this in October 2006 and 3 months later - December 2006 two of the items stopped working. The car charger no longer charges the phone and the hands free ear piece also suddenly stopped working. The case still ""works"" in that it stays on the phone, nothing to break on that. Very unsatisfied.",0
"2 out of 3, sort of

I ordered these items because I needed the phone charger. The cover works fine, the earpiece works o.k. (the connector did not connect as easily as the one that came with my phone). The charger quit working the second time I used it. You get what you pay for.",1
"Cheap

The case and charger were great but the headset was very cheap. Its quality was poor and it barely fit in the phone. Hopefully that was just mine but I somehow doubt it.",1
"Three-Piece Combo Pack - Do Not Buy

I purchased this item because of the ""value"". I understand why it was such a great deal - the ear piece was not the right piece for these phones, so I was unable to use it, and the car charger stop working within a month. I would not recommend purchasing this item.",0
"Angel

The case fits the Nokia 6103 perfectly, its neat and not bulky. The car charger works well. I have never used the headset. This was great buy. I loved it",3
"Good price So so performer

This combo set was exactly the 3 accessories that I needed for my new phone. I was excited to find them all packaged together, and, at a great price! Well, sometimes you get what you pay for...The case fits pretty well and so far seems durable, however the car charger and especially the ear bud are hard to attach to the phone ( almost impossible while your driving) and seem bulky and ill designed. If you only need the earbud or charger on rare occassions then this might suit you well. However if you use them everyday, I would look elsewhere",1
"Nokia Combo Pack

I am totally happy with this purchase. For the price of a charger for my car, I got a head set and a case too.",3
"Not so happy

Headset works fine for listening to radio but callers get too much buzzing. Charger died in 4 days. Case is OK but I don't use it. Will probably attempt to return this.Indeed you get what you pay for--if you're lucky you got the kit made on a good day.",0
"Three-Piece Value Combo Pack for Nokia 6101, 6102, 6103

This earphone doesnt work. You can not hear anything with this.",0
"Pay peanut price and get peanuts

I bought this primarily for the cover and hands free....But the hands free has a very poor quality ...the car charger worked once and then stopped working...Over all for 10 bucks its okay...",1
"Not bad

I only have it (well, them, actually) for 3 days.I did carefully read those previous reviews and still took a shot. I mumbled myself the worst case that I lost 10 bucks.It turns out fairly good pieces of assessories.+ the case - haven't used yet and not intend to use at all.+ the car charge - good, no complaint so far, so smelling, no smoking, and more important, it does charge+ headset - soso to good, hard to plug in first time, it needs a little force and again, it's hard to unplug. Actually I haven't unpluged yet 'cuz I am afraid it will be broken :)Overall, it meets my expectation.",2
"worked with my 6103

All 3 items worked with my Nokia 6103. The quality was well worth the price.",3
"sent wrong head set

I like the leather phone cover - it takes some getting used to, because it hits the antenna when you open the phone. The car charger I got works just fine, but I was sent the wrong ear bud. I was supposed to get one for a Nokia 6102, but they included one for a NK 7210. I was able to return it, but it is a hassle. Just check your shipment carefully.",2
"DISAPPOINTED

The car charger did not work and the case was of poor quality leather, but you get what you pay for. After paying a total of $12.00ish for this item, I still have to go out and purchase a car charger that works. For only $12.00 it was not worth the time and money to return the goods. I would like to give this product zero stars.",0
"Nokia Starter Kit (6102) - ""Two Outta Three Ain't Bad""

For the price, I have to say I'm basically happy with the purchase, since the only item I was REALLY looking to purchase was the car charger, which works fine. I kept the case, too, which is a tight fit for the phone, and protects it well! I threw out the hands-free almost immediately, which other reviewers reported doesn't fit the phone - they're right on with that statement! It's basically a worthless component included in this kit. I went to the Cingular kiosk at a local mall and purchased a FANTASTIC hands-free for my phone!",2
"It's OK

I bought this for the headset and case really. the case works well for me and at first i thought the headset wasn't for the phone but if you look on other headset, the inputs look all the same. those little silver things push in you just have to line up the input to the phone silver things down and push. overall it's good for the price.",2
"At least the car charger works...

This product was very reasonably priced, however the ear bud broke after the first use. I had to use tweezers to get a piece of plastic out of the jack. The leather cover is rather gaudy and the glue is visable on the plastic display cover. At least the car charger works, which is why I bought this in the first place, and before the ear bud broke I was able to listen to the radio on my phone, so that was cool....",0
"""A Sucker born every minute""...

Received the three piece set in a bag that said it could NOT be returned if the bag was opened. How are you supposed to see if it works/fits if you don't take the items out and test them?! Duh! Car charger doesn't fit and there's no way to return it. Take my advice and save your money; or go to the store and spend a little more money and get something that works.",0
"Cellphone earbud causes buzzing

The earbud headset for my Nokia phone causes a buzzing sound that only the person I call can hear. I hear no noise at all. The other person can be on a cell phone or on a landline phone and I get the same complaint. The sound of bees buzzing in their ear. The earbud that came with my phone would cut out periodically without warning. I've given up on getting an earbud headset for this phone.",0
"buy only if you need the leather cover

The handsfree set is useless due to inferior voice quality. We bought 3 car chargers and all three stopped working in no time. I ended up buying an adaptor and using the old phone's charger. The leather cover is good and durable. So, my tip is buy only for the leather cover because the two other products are pieces of worthless junk.",1
"Nokia cellphone accessories

I am very pleased with the purchase of the Nokia combo pack, for the price you couldn't beat the value--the cover fits nicely, charger works great, the headset could be better--all in all this was a good purchase for this price. Service was great.",3
"1 out of 3 items

my nokia 6102 took a beating during my school year so i had hoped this 3 pack would help me save money and make my traveling between school and home easier. nope.the case is pretty good. has kept most scratches off of the phone. the car charger doesn't work. tested in 2 different cars. and the head set jack doesn't even fit in my phone... which is dispointing.case is good the other pieces not so much.",1
"cheap, low quality

you cannot even plug the head set in your phone. seems different size.",1
"Disappointed

The ear piece did not fit my phone as advertised. Wasn't worth returning since shipping would have cost more than the product.",0
"Three- Piece Value Combo for Nokia

I an sad to say that I have had to return the car charger as it does not work. I am awaiting a new one.",2
"cheap product

The charger stopped charging after about a month. The audio quality of the ear piece was very poor.",0
"wrong item shipped

This is the second time I ordered the combo package. The first time the shipment was complete and everthing worked, and you can't beat the price.This second time I ordered the same combo, the wrong AC charger was sent and the plug was too big to fit in my phone, rendering the charger useless to me. It seems like too big of a hassel and costly to ship the item back or to ask them to just replace the one item.",1
"really bad

the headphone doesn't even match the phone. the only thing that i got any benefit from was the charger. the charger then broke within a month. piece of ****. don't buy it.",0
"No hands free ear bud,charger is good.

I bought 2 packs recently.One pack came WITHOUT hands free ear bud.I dont know how come it got lost.Charger looks good.This is my first ever complaint on onlineshopping.",1
"Nokia 3 piece set

The case fit fine and I have not used the charger for the car yet. I really bought the set for the earpiece, which did not work at all. I just threw it away.",0
"A plug for every use!

All you need is a wall socket! Charges everthing right up.",4
"A two pieace set

I wanted an earpieace and I said to myself the cover and the car thingy would be cool. But in the package there was no ear pieace. Amazon did right by me but I still had to go buy an ear pieace.",0
"Over three weeks to ship

I ordered this item over three weeks ago and it still has not even been shipped and the company for the last two weeks will not allow a cancelation. Beware or ordering from this company. I ordered another item from this company on the same day and have not received it yet either. Worst service I've seen in years.",0
"Pleased with Purchase

After reading all the horrible reviews I thought I was taking a gamble by getting the starter kit. It turns out that every piece included greatly exceeded my expectations.*Many people said that they couldn't get the case to fit on the phone. The only way they could have possibly had problems is if they were trying to put the top half of the case on first, followed by the bottom half. Come on people use some common sense.*Another complaint about the case is that they couldn't plug in the other components with the case on. I can attach the headset and plug in the charger just fine. Once again it comes down to common sense. When I first put the case on I checked where the openings were lining up and then took the case off and used the tapered end of a pencil to gently stretch the opening a little for each component. Not exactly rocket science.*As for the difficulty of plugging in the headset, yes you need to press hard, but I don't feel like I'm going to break anything because I make sure I'm lining it up and have it facing the correct way before I press it into place. So once again I don't understand the complaints about this.I'm really quite pleased with my purchase and would recommend the starter kit to others purchasing this phone. Glad I didn't skip out on it due to previous negative reviews.",2
"Excellent investment!

All 3 of these accessories work wonderfully with this phone. At first when I saw the headseat, I was afraid that it was not going to plug in, but it did with no problem. Also, I can hear the person on the other end very well with the headset. The reception is very clear. It sounds way better than my dad's bluetooth. It's also good if you want to use the radio on the phone, because you need the headset to do so. The carrying case is a steal. You would not be able to get this at a Cingular store for this price. I had already bought a different type holster from the Cingular store, which cost $19.99, and it was no where as good as the one that comes with this set. I haven't tried the car charger yet, but I've already gotten my money's worth. This is a very smart purchase if you have the Nokia 6102 like I do.",4
"Do not buy

The case that came with it was the only thing that was working. I plugged the car charger in and it was smelling like something was burning. Seems like a good deal but the saying is true you get what you pay for.",0
"Cheap... you get what you pay for.. maybe.

I was hesitate to buy the ""cheap"" items on eBay so I thought this might be a good deal. Well I finally got the items (after 2 weeks).The case is cheap and doesn't completely cover the big LCD screen. The cutout for the headset doesn't line up with the phone. Of course this is kind of what I expected so I wasn't too bummed about it.The headset is what I wanted. It is almost impossible to get plugged into the phone. Once you do get it, I could hear fine with me. I was told my callers could hear a lot of static though. It does have an answer button on the cord. I just have problems plugging it in and taking it out. I'm really afraid I'm going to break something.I've not tried the car charger yet. Hopefully it will work okay.I guess you get what you pay for so I shouldn't complain too much but maybe I should have risked it with eBay.",1
"stupid me

I should have read the other reviews for this item before I bought it. Neither the headset or the cover fit the phone. Trying to get something cheap...I guess thats what it gets me...something cheap. Buy another kind of setup if you want it to work for you.",0
"Cheap junk

I couldn't fit the headset into the phone port without thinking I would break something. Like another reviewer said, the holes in the phone case don't line up with the proper spots on the phone either. Save the money and get some more quality stuff.",0
"Great deal! but....

This is a great deal no doubt...but alas, the car charger didn't work.. but because of the exceptional Amazon customer service, I returned the 3 piece combo pack and got a whole new pack (this time, a working charger :-)) all within a week.I definitely recommend this to anyone who may want to buy.. but test the charger ASAP!",3
"Disappointed!

I was really disappointed with this product. The earpiece did not fit my phone, which is what I really needed out of this package. Although the car charger did work. I guess this is a case of ""you get what you pay for"".",1
"3 piece starter kit for Nokia 6101 & 6102

The leather case fits nicely. The car charger works just fine. The earbud attachment didn't fit the Nokia 6102 phone where it plugs into the phone. Following the warranty instructions on the card, I returned it to Wireless Technologies with a letter of explanation on February 19,2006 and haven't heard from them yet. Nothing.",2
"don't expect too much

as far as price goes, you can't really get a better deal. however, i am disappointed with the car charger (starts charging the phone at first and then it just stops) and the case doesn't let the phone close all the way. at least the hands-free ear piece works fine. overall i guess i could have spent $10 in a worse way but you have to realize it's probably cheap for a reason.",1
"The perfect phone for me, on paper ...

I did a lot of research when selecting a new phone. I really wanted to go from a seperate cell phone and PDA to a single device, but I didn't really want one of those clunky (to me anyway) Treo-type devices.So when it was time to renew our phone contract, I ended up getting two of these units, one for myself and one for my wife. At first, I was quite pleased with the purchase. It has many, many features and really did everything that I was looking for.Unfortunately, my wife and I both found the phones to be very unreliable. They would frequently lock up, and often times when you would try to do something you'd get an ""Out of Memory"" error. The only way I could alleviate this was by powering off the phone. Sometimes it would lock up to the point that the only way to recover was to actually remove the battery.On at least a couple of occassions, I tried to call my wife, or she tried to call me, and the call went to the phone, but the phone did not ring/vibrate/or anything. It got to the point where we got in the habit of ""rebooting"" our phones at the beginning of each day to try to minimize problems.My wife got fed up with hers, so I bought her an unlocked Razr. She's much happier with it. I planned on keeping mine, but one day it started throwing up the ""out of memory"" error and I could no longer use the phone. Powering down, removing the battery, nothing mattered ... every time I'd power it on, within a few minutes, the phone would stop working and every attempted action would result in an ""out of memory"" error.I could chalk it up to a bum unit but we had similar problems with both phones. If they ever get all the bugs worked it, it would probably be a nice phone. Meanwhile, I went ahead and bought myself an unlocked Razr, too, and while it doesn't have as many features, it's much less frustrating for day-to-day use.",0
"Pricey and not as great as I thought

For a Nokia this buy waas a letdown for me. I wish it had some features like my previous samsung piece... a daily alarm, automatic dialpad locking, etc. I'm stuck with it for a at least another year. :-(",2
"Cool Phone- If it always worked

This is a very cool phone, unfortunately it crashes every couple days and in order to get it going again I have to remove the battery, replace it and restart it. I will be exchanging it for something better. So sad.",1
"fabulous phone!!!!

i just got this phone a week ago.its better than my pink razor,i love it coz it has MP3,takes good pictures,i really like nokia phone than any other phone.love it !!love it !!love it!!!!!",4
"NOKIA rocks!!

I've owned a couple MOTOROLA before and have to admit they do have cool-looking phones. They look so fashionable, stylish, and making you feel young. But...the only thing I hate is they dropped my calls a lot. I mean...A LOT! My calls would be just disconnected unreasonable when I only talked on my phone about 10-15mins. Sometimes even 5 mins!NOKIA, maybe some of their phones look chunky, not so cool as motorola, not-so-stylish kind of phones, but they DO HAVE the best quality of cell phones. Not mention the battery life, humanize functions, and of course, keeping stable while being used. I'll highly recommend NOKIA to anyone who are looking for a well made, great quality cell phone.And what is so good about Nokia 6682? Well, check out a lot reviews here and you'll see. They've got everything!",4
"The best phone I've owned so far !!!

This is my first Smartphone and now I know what I have been missing. You can do so much with this phone especially with all the Symbian software out there - Unlimited video recording, Play MP3, Great camera for a phone and a Flash to boot, Can be used as a GPS unit with the added GPS receiver & softweare, play MAME games, and much much more. Oh and it functions very well as phone too ;-)",4
"A giant leap towards stone age

After looking at all reviews on Amazon, I decided to go for this phone in spite of being an avid fan of Samsung. Problems started right from day 1. Signal inside my apartment was way too less, and I would have to sit at one place while talking for fear of the call dropping. Still, the phone would be inconsiderate and would drop one out of two calls. My friends who have Cingular come to my apartment, and they get pretty strong signal everywhere!!!Alright... move over to my work place. Wow!! Full strength signal!!. I make a call, and this drops as well... And the display promptly shows 'No network', and then after 2 minutes shows me full strength signal. Ah! I should not forget to mention this. At the underground garage, there is no signal whatsoever. But, once you reach ground level, our hero is still sleeping. He decides that it is time to search for signal after 2-3 minutes.This is the first time that I have seen a phone that freezes/hangs. I would make a call, but I would never be able to terminate it. At times, it would show me 'Calling so-and-so' for 2-3 minutes, but the next step of call setup never seems to happen.I went to a Cingular store, where this knowledgeable representative gives me an engineering solution of restarting the phone, but the caveat being that I should take out the battery while the phone was switched on. As expected, there was no improvement. But, after this, the frequency with which the phone would restart on its own went up. I had my own doubts if my phone was haunted.This apart, in terms of plain usability, this phone is sloppy. I could not find out how to change the ring tone without referring the manual. The menu loads soooo slow that you begin wondering if you went back to stone age. Pressing the green button that you normally press to make a call displays the outgoing calls that you made. But, if you want to see received calls and missed calls, go get some exercise by going through three levels of menu.I called up the Warranty Department of Cingular and arranged to have them get me a replacement. The pathetic part about that is that I would get the same product again.Oh God!!! 1.5 years more for my contract to get over :-(Go get the Samsung D807 and be happy.Following up on my earlier review in which I was hoping that something was wrong with the particular instrument that I was having...I received yet another Nokia 6682 as a replacement. I was hoping to see a 'Nokia' performance in this one at least. But, it turns out that this level of genius is inbuilt into the phone. Basically, if you do not want your friends to call you up often and disturb you, do carry this phone. Because, the calls never reach you! Your friends would start to complain that you are not picking up their calls, ignoring them, and eventually give up!! The best part is when you would not even see your phone alerting you when there is a call. The silent killer!!This phone has a lot of jazz with its super-fast mode of operation. Press any button, and wait up to 5 seconds for it to respond. Incredible 21st century technology, huh? But still, other reviewers seem to be amazing. They are thrilled in having a Adobe reader, a voice recorder, a browser, etc. Who cares if you can make a call? Try making one, and your call would drop at least twice for sure. And, if you have a friend who has a pathetic Samsung D807 next to you, he would just go on talking. Poor guy... he does not have a Adobe reader though... what good is that phone?? Oh!! and, did I tell you about the state-of-the-art technology in this phone that shuts down the phone when it hangs, so you just have to power it up rather than power it down and then power it up. That is energy conservation for you. All through the last week, my Nokia 6682 switched off by itself on 5 different occasions.Given the need for all this high-tech jazz and the ability to make a call, you could carry a laptop and a nice phone. or, you could carry a Nokia 6682 and a phone... the Nokia would be your 1MB-RAM laptop.",0
"Not a particularly good phone for just making phone calls

I'm pretty disappointed in this phone. It's got poor battery life, and a complicated and buggy interface. It's also very large and bulky. Beyond that, the thing that annoys me most is that there doesn't seem to be any way to have it lock the keypad automatically after some idle period. The end result of that is that I forget to manually lock the keypad and it sits there beeping quietly in my pocket until the battery runs out or it calls a random person from my address book.Unless you want all the whiz-bang extra features for people with a data plan, I'd suggest sticking with a simpler phone that has a good battery life and basic phone features like keypad lock.",1
"good & solid phone with tons of features and customization option

First this is a very solid phone with good reception. Especially like the capablity to remap 7 programable buttons and re-orgnized icons/folders to totally change Cingular's default setting that always try to bring me to their value-add services.",4
"Excellent Phone

Just got this phone last week and have already started liking it. Excellent reception. You will fall in love with its look. MP3 player is well designed and sound quality is GREAT. Sharp display.This is a MUST have phone and is a steal at this price",4
"A very good cell phone, but...

This is a very good cell phone and Amazon.com gives the best deal. But, you can't transfer your old phone number from different provider to Cingular through Amazon.com. If you transfer your old phone number, you won't get your mail-in rebate. Please read amazon.com mail-in rebate rules carefully!!!You can read about how to transfer your number through this link : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/508597/102-6686881-6992121",4
"Great Nokia Smartphone

I've only had this phone for 12 hours but I love it so far. I bought a Razr a few days ago and the recption is not as good as the Nokia 6682 and the Razr sound quality is horrible. The Nokia sound quality is good even with one bar of reception usually. I'm in an area hit by hurrican Katrina and the network is still bad with Cingular.I've barely scratched the surface with all the features but I love it so far. The --INCLUDED-- Nokia software AND USB cable made entering my contacts very painless. I entered 40 or so in maybe 15 minutes. Motorola does not include software OR the data cable.The menus take some getting used to but seem fine. overall. I'm really looking forward to exploring all the software for the Symbian operating system. I'm using it for internet right now on my desktop and getting file download speeds of 12KB/sec at times, about 100k or so. I couldn't even get a web page to pull up with the Razr. You can also view full web pages on the phone, although they are a bit hard to read if they are not formated for phones.The camera is MILES better than the Razr. The quality is about as good as a cheap digital camera. The sliding lens cover is great too. Phone also comes with a screen protector already on that I almost didn't even notice. I'm going to see if I can buy some more.The biggest problem I've found so far is the buttons small and are a bit hard to press with your thumb, but not so bad after some practice.MP3 player in the phone is really nice too. They even include headphones, which is good since they have to be Nokia headphones. No standard headphone jack, sorry. The 64mb media card is respectable and can be upgraded to 1gb. *** If you want a smartphone with Bluetooth you MUST consider this one.**Day 3 Update: The battery life is advertised. MP3 playback is just great though I wish I could use my sony headphones. Music can also play through speakerphone but quality is lacking this way. Gotta get a bigger flash card too. 64mb card only holds about 9 songs encoded with lame codec (about 180kbps). Menus are a bit clunky but it's understandable with such a tremendous amount of functions, some just get lost. (took me forever to realize you just click on a song to start playing) Works great with bluetooth headset.**Day 20 Update: Think I should change my rating to 4 stars. Still like the phone but I'm having stability problems. It tends to lock up if I make a few menu changes, requiring a power off/on. The voice dialing seems to suck too. I'm thinking about sending mine in for a replacement. I've been using the basic voice dialing instead of the premium version which is only a 7 day trial. I'd be very happy with the functionality if it would just recognize the names when I say them.",4
"Best Smartphone available in market

Being a diehard Nokia fan, I had made my mind to buy my third nokia. Esp after this incident:My earlier nokia 6610 spent 45 minutes with me in a pool, before I realized its presence in my pocket. Well, I dried it in sunlight and then with a hair-dryer, cleaned the copper connectors (to remove the oxidation products) with after-shave and it works w/o any problem. Kudos to Nokia..!!Coming back to 6682, I have this phone for about 5 days now and have explored most of its features by now. Here are my views:Looks: Impressive and very smooth.Size: Not too big. Comparable to other phones with similar features available now. Foam/leather cover with belt clip is a good option to have (Caution: Dont buy the plastic clip from Amazon, its terrible). You would certainly love to show this kool phone to others :)Basic Features: Signal strength, battery life- really goodDisplay - Awesomely brilliant. Includes LED to detect the surrounding light and adjust the display.Speakerphone - Very good, Mic can catch my voice from across the room.Menu - Easy to explore. Might take a day or two to get used to.Kool Features:Camera - 1.3 MP, good quality. Flash-OK. Camera options include self timer for 10,20, 30 seconds, high-speed sequence mode, night mode and brightness, color, contrast adjustments. (thats a sure +)Editing: Photo n video editing....wowSpeakerphone - Excellent volume n quality to play mp3s n videos mp4, rm.Documents - Can view word, excel, powerpoint n pdfs. Can edit them if you buy authorization code for the QuickOffice software online for $15.OS: Sometimes goes slow depending on the applications running. Otherwise Ok for general use.Internet: Good quality (I m using the basic one )Recorder: Excellent audio recorder and voice commands. Dont know the video recording capability nowConnectivity: Bluetooth - standardCable - With included USB cable connects to PC and then you can simply copy-paste the documents, images, songs etc.Memory - RS MMC, (1 GB card is abt $30 on amazon..pretty ok)COST- IT IS FREE (r u kidding me..???)Thoughts: If you are really really used to small phone, then it might feel very big initially.I cant comment on the internet download speed etc as I do not have a high speed data plan. Normal Media/Browser runs OK.Update after 10 weeks: 1. Pictures with flash in a low light place like restaurant might come out a bit grainy.2. RS-MMC memory is hard to find except at Amazon, that too occassionally.3. You cannot assign tones to different callers.Update after 7 months:1. You can assign separate tones for callers alongwith their pictures.2. You can record video with sound.3. Once Synched with Outlook (even w/o data plan), this phone is great to keep your emails and calendar updated!",4
"Great phone, but wait if you can

I'm a long-time Nokia user, and I'll continue to buy Nokia. This is my fifth Nokia after the 2160, 6160, 3360, and 7210.1. The phones in the initial release from Cingular were buggy. I understand that this was due to an incompatibility with Cingular's SIM. Problems I discovered due to this problem include the power button powering off the phone after a brief tap. Nokia says you should hold the power button down for three seconds before the phone powers off. If you hold the phone with your thumb over the side (on the power button), it's easy to power off the phone while you're in the middle of a conversation.2. The slide cover on the camera is nice, as is the flash. The pictures are very large in (file) size and very grainy. Pictures averaged about 400kb, and I've seen much better pictures from my friends' Trios. I'd still rather have the 6682.3. The case on the phone is PLASTIC and it can be slippery to hold onto if you have sweaty hands. I've dropped this phone a few times, and the plastic case held up ok, but it was easily scratched (not cracked, though). A rubbery grip cover would help in this area (see eBay).4. The Symbian OS is MUCH better than the standard Java Crap OS that Nokia makes for many of their phones (including my previous 7210). Switching through menus is much faster, but the phone still hangs every now and again. My phone has been frozen for hours before I realized I wasn't receiving any calls. A simple power-down/reset was required to return the phone to normal functionality. It IS a bit frustrating if you need to use the phone while you're driving, though.5. This phone IS MAC COMPATIBLE!!! Yes, the software suite is for the PC, you can do so much more on the Mac. iSync recognizes this phone via a Bluetooth connection. You can sync calendar (iCal) and contacts (Address Book) data. Also, Salling Clicker (google it) is an INCREDIBLE application that allows you to remotely control your Mac using your 6682 via Bluetooth. Ignore the guy that says this phone isn't Mac compatible (and he returned his phone). He returned his phone before he actually checked out HOW to make it work with his Mac. Sorry for him.6. If you don't already have a card reader, GET one to transfer data to a large RS-MMC for this phone. I currently have a 1 Gig card, and I transfer AAC files to it all the time for a temporary iPod. MP3 files are better, because you can use the ID3 tags to see the artist information and song details. Sound through the included stereo headset is GREAT! You can even play music through a Bluetooth headset! Beware: When you start to fill up a large card such as a 1 Gig card, some of the menus will slow down quite considerably. For example, I have over 500 MB of songs, and this slows down the menu to select ring tones. You may think your phone has locked up, but it's just VERY slow! Be patient!In all, this is a GREAT phone! If you CAN wait, hold out for the Nokia N80. The N80 has an updated OS, a larger screen size, a better camera (even though it has no cover), and more on-board memory (64MB - the 6682 includes 8MB, not including the RS-MMC).If you want a phone that can be your portable computer, then check the 6682 out. If you can hold out (and want to pay more money on the initial release), then wait for the N80.",3
"Awesome Phone - Slimmer is not Always Better

In the past month I've used 4 different phones from Cingular. (RAZR, SLVR, LGCU500, and the 6682) At first glance I didn't want this phone, it was big and a little bulky so I went with the other phones because they were smaller and more sleek. To stay on topic the 6682 was my forth phone within my 30 day trial plan. The rep kept trying to get me to use this phone all along. Every complaint I had with the others, this phone could handle. Looking back I'm very happy that I had made the switch...First let me address some concerns that others have posted. You can put this phone in airplane mode, it is Mac compatible, you don't have to go through 500 menus to get to the text messaging (The 4 Way and the 2 navagation buttons can be customized to ANY program), and if you don't like to use Nokia's headphones, then you can use your own with a dongle converter.Reception - is top notch. I can hear people on the headset driving with the windows down.Bluetooth - Devices connect just fine, and I can connect to the internet with my laptop by using a bluetooth dongle.Apps - It's a Symbian OS phone - has tons of apps to customize your phone any way you want.Camera - a 1.3MP and the camera is rich with optionsMP3 Player - Comes with Realplayer and you can listen to MP3s while working on other programs.Overall - Sure I would have liked this to be a little slimmer, but for what this phone can do it makes up for the size. Besides I see RAZRs all over the place being used now, which kinda defeats the purpose of having a phone that will stick out. My friend just got one, only because its a ""Flip-Phone"". I'm glad I didn't choose this book by its cover.",4
"Actually, about 4.4 stars

Pretty good phone. Potential buyers should be warned that this phone is much larger than regular clam-shell phones. It is even larger than the razor. Here are the pros and the cons.Pros:- Nokia is a very considerate cell phone manufacture. (either that or I'm too used very low standards?) The phone comes packaged with a 64mb miniSD card to play around with the phone. It further comes with a stereo headset that attaches to the phone so you can listen to music. On top of that, it comes with a link cable to hook up the phone to your computer. Compared to motorola (specifically, the razr and the slvr) which does not package their phone with a link cable, the nokia does a great job of giving the consumer everything they need right out of the box. The samsung d807, by the way, does not come with anything besides the phone either (namely, it comes without headsets or datalink). The link software is also included while the motorola razr requires you to buy a link software which never made any sense to me.- the camera is amazingly good. The quality is good and it's got the best zoom out of all the camera phones I've ever seen.- it is very easy to download and install apps.- the phone looks pretty cool. Especially when you are outside at night. It is hard to describe it in words but the backlight seems more tastefull than the other manufactures.- The sound quality is GREAT. I've had razr for 6 month and I reget buying that phone everyday for its utterly attrocious sound quality. The nokia 6682 also gets much better reception than the motorola. As a side note, the nokia gets better reception than the samsung d807 as well.- video seems pretty good.Cons:- this phone is pretty heavy. It is larger than most phones out now-a-days. (I'm not including organizer-phones like blackberry or equivalent keyboard-type phones here although the nokia does a pretty good job as a powerful 3g phone). If cute and small is your thing, DON'T GET THIS PHONE. Try the samsung d807 which is excellent in sound quality and performance. I would not recommend a motorola razr for the reason of poor sound quality as described above.- the battery life is not so good. I got about 2 1/2 days of life out of this thing before recharge. (keep in mind that I did a lot of heavy calling and playing-around etc.)- the design seems a little clunky. (I kind of like it but others may find it too boxy or something so I put this in the con section)- the phone does lag a bit during heavy usage although I've never experienced a ""lock-up"" that others are refering to.Conclusion:All in all, pretty good phone. My personal rating is 4.4 because of its size, weight and the battery life. This phone has the best camera capability out of any phones out there in the US. (excluding the over-priced helio phones of course). I would recommend this phone to people who like taking pictures a lot and maybe some video for those ""kodak-moments"". Bloggers will probably get a kick out of this phone. If you want a smaller and slicker phone with good camera and video, go with the samsung d807.",3
"Best affordable Nokia smart phone on the market

I've had this phone for about a week now and am pretty impressed with it's features. Nokia makes a solid phone and the 6682 is definitly top of their list. It's at a great price now and will be a great phone for people as they wait for the Nokia N91 due out next year.Pros:1. Size, screen and keys. I had a 3650 before, and this phone is about an inch shorter and a bit thinner. That being said it's still bigger than most phones out today. The keys are solid and have a great feel to them and are slightly ""tilted"" so that they can be felt easily. The screen is amazing! Very bright and smart to boot. It has a light sensor that adjusts the screen and key lighting to be best viewed in your surroundings (great for extending battery life as well).2. I have always liked the 'poor' quality pictures from my 3650. They have a nice 'polariod' feel to them. This phone has a great camera. 1.3 megapixels may be a bit much for a phone, but i'm sure folks will be wondering how they got along without it after a while. The camera also has a flash, which i find isn't very useful past a few feet (but hey, it's a nice feature for a phone). Lastly, the camera has a 6x digital zoom on it which works very well and has been something lacking in picture phones for a while now. bravo!3. Software. The apps installed on this phone definitly set it up as a smart phone. You can view and edit (edit for a fee) most office documents and pdf files (same software as on the treo 650). There are also several other apps that might make people's lives easier, but I find that just having the solid Series 60 Symbian software does it for me. The OS is very solid and provides lots of usable features like Contact management which allows several numbers to be assigned to the same person (motorola doesn't do this).4. PIM software is great. A new 'today' screen has been added called 'active standby' which shows your meetings, todos and any messages you have received.5. The speakerphone and noise cancelling microphones are excellent! I can use this phone in most places and people can hear me loud and clear.6. Removable media slot. Finally! The OS even shuts down apps that use the card so you don't loose any information. Brilliant!Cons:1. RC-MMC card. I'm sure this was chosen because of space limitations, but it would have been nice not to have to buy new storage cards for just this phone. Also, i've read several reports of bad conflicts with upgrading this card to a larger size. It comes with 64Mb, but you really want 512Mb for this phone.2. Headphone jack. There isn't one. You have to use the supplied headphones from Nokia. They are good headphones, but not having the mini-jack prevents users from enjoying the MP3 capabilities on their favorite headphones.3. This phone trumps the Motorola ROKR in all ways except that it doesn't resume the music after you hang up a call (it stops it when the phone rings though). Hopefully Nokia fixes this in a future software release.4. Should have had a simple USB connection",3
"Nokia 6682 (Cingular)

I purchased this phone around the 1st of July 2006. After three weeks of use I can definitely say it is great deal. No money out for the phone and 550 minutes with Cingular at 60 bucks for 2 years sounds pretty reasonable to me.The sound quality of the phone is great.The sync software that comes with the phone and data cable worked flawlessly. I use outlook and sync with it on a weekly basis.The camera is good for must have shots - even if they are a bit lacking in quality.I have played with the recorder and probably could be useful.The phone screen is first rate and the phone construction is all quality - with the exception of the thin plastic cover for the camera lens.The only downside is the MMC dual voltage memory card is only 64 meg and it is hard to find a replacement card at best buy, office depot, etc...I have read other posts about this phone having to be rebooted and I have yet to experience that - thankfully.I highly recommend this phone.My wife got the pink Motorola Razor phone for free and it is okay - but not near the quality of this phone.",4
"This is a really great phone

I noticed other reviewers are ordering 1GB memory cards. At the time of this review, there are no 1GB memory cards available. This phone uses DVRSMMC (DUAL VOLTAGE REDUCED SIZE MULTIMEDIA CARDS, aka MMCmobile) memory, not RSMMC that's being sold on Amazon. RSMMC will not work in this phone.This is an incredible phone and Amazon offers a great price for it.3rd party support is well established with plenty of programs and games for purchase or free.The camera suffers from indoor lighting, but is excellent in natural light. Pictures in the dark with the flash turn out well.",4
"most favorite toy

I got the Nokia 6681 (the rest-of-the-world counterpart of 6682) as a gift. It was purchased in India and shipped via fedex. However, I liked the phone so much that I wanted to share my thoughts.This phone really has all that it talks of. I am using this with T-mobile service and i have not had any complains so far. the usual stuff you expect from a phone works exactly as expected. e.g. voice quality is good, handsfree is alright, address book is better than most other phones. What takes this phone to new heights is all this:1. Awesome email features. I have hooked up this phone to my POP3 email at my personal website and my phone checks for email on its own every 30 minutes. I have had almost no complains with sending receiving emails with attachments etc. I use this for my mobile blog at textamerica dot com.2. Good web browser. The default web browser is very good at its job. However, the Opera browser found as an extra is a killer app. I do not miss any features from a desktop type browser in my opera - except for the ability to play avi videos, flash websites, quicktime videos etc. (This is not the phone's problem though. It is just that quicktime perhaps does not have a mobile phone plugin for playing videos yet. This phone is just too far ahead of time). Opera has ovely keyboard shortcuts for using its features.3. When I thought of using this phone for internet and email, i felt a resistance inside me to use the phone keyboard and I felt that buying a bluetooth keyboard will be an aboslute must. However, after using this phone for a few days, I really have had no issue using the phone keys. They dont even ""feel"" like they will fall apart with extensive usage - very strong ""feel"" to the phone keys.4. User interface. The makers of this phone really must have talked to some people like me for a long time before making this phone. I did not have any issues understanding any of the error messages or the menu options or information messages on the phone. The user interface even ""guesses"" what the user wants to do on various buttons. For example, when I open my mailbox and dont do anything for like a second or two, the phone asks me if i want to connect to the internet and download emails - i just press ""yes"" and i get what i need. If not, i would have to probably press the right sequence of buttons to download email. An easy phone.5. Camera is very good. I took snaps of my friends - and all of them expressed their surprise (seperately) at the image quality. video is also very good.6. Memory card. Nice! however, the default 64 MB memory card is not good enough if you are going to listen to music on this. I have ordered a 1 gig card from amazon.7. MP3 player is as good as an ipod or other devices - except that there is not desktop software like itunes. The speaker phone can produce loud enough music while nokia earphones are good. I intend to hook this up with my windows media player soon - i dont know how though.8. The only thing i did have trouble with was the fact that this phone has only 8 megs of on board ram. For some reason, my phone has already chewed up 3 or 4 megs with some stuff i have no clue about. I need to figure that one out.",4
"Best phone, overall, on the market

E-mail (more than one address), video, good sized screen, MP3 Player, compact, calendar easy to sync. Show me one better, and not the Blackberry or Treo...they're not.",4
"Awww....Poor Americans

I've had the Nokia 6680 for about a year now, and it's fantastic! I do feel sorry for the people in the States because when this phone was launched in the UK, it came with an extra integrated camera, just above the Nokia sign, to allow video calling. It's the best feature ever invented, and the 6680s picture quality is flawless,as are all its other features.The only con of the handset is that battery life reduces dramatically after bout 6 months, though this is probably true for all handsets in constant use. My advice....come to the UK and buy the handset here..sim/free.",4
"The Best Smart Phone

Very Nice. Fully Customizable ..... I lOve It. Only con is..it's slowwwwwww..",3
"Great phone

Lots of nice stuff packed into this compact design. The camera is surprisingly very good.",3
"Do not under any circumstances buy this phone

I wish I could give no stars for this phone. I have had two Nokia 6682s in my possession since October and both of them had serious, but different, flaws. Since I bought the phone from Cingular, I tried to get the issues resolved there, but Cingular refused to replace the 6682 with a similar device, despite the fact that I pay a premium every month for this very service. Next I tried Nokia, who directed me to send my phone to the wrong service facility. Long story short, Nokia has had my phone for 24 days and does not expect to return it to me for another two weeks. Don't be tempted - it looks cool and it would be cool if cool if it actually worked, but it doesn't. You'll be stuck paying Cingular for a service you can't use!",0
"verrrrrry complicated !!!!!!!!!!!

this phone is very complicated phone to fidure out if you are not up to date with a""data"" cell phone BUT if you are a big business person and have alot of files to manage and data it is great> ALSO BE SURE THAT YOU LIKE IT GREATLY BECAUSE AMAZON WILL NOT LET YOU EXCHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!",1
"Great phone with a few cons.

This is my first cell phone. (Seriously... I'm not a caveman.)Pros:-Great battery life. Usually lasts a few days for me, especially if I turn down the backlight. Battery indicator is very misleading, as it will show full until it has about 35% left.-Bluetooth works great.-Survived conversations during rainstorms.-Ergonomically satisfying size/weight.-Compatible with m4a, mp4, mp3, and other sound formats.-Intuitive interface, for the most part.Cons:-Weak vibrate mode.-Voice dial doesn't work well.-Lag when opening the 'Gallery'-- photos and music. This is only really a problem when you've hit the button accidentally.-Interface isn't as customizable as I'd like.-Sliding camera door is rather flimsy.-Incompatible for synching with Macs below system 10.4, and Nokia has nothing to say about this.-Memory card is RS-MMC, which means that you can get a better card about nowhere.If I had to say one thing that I really don't like about this phone, it's the sliding camera door. In addition to always feeling compelled to fiddle with it (it's spring-loaded...), it feels rather flimsy, and my instinct is to press against this part of the phone when holding it up to my ear. I suppose this isn't a big deal, but it's certainly bothersome.UPDATE:Still working great after two months. One in maybe fifty calls I'll get a bad connection where there's this weird feedback from the microphone. I've dropped it a few times, too, although I'm not sure I'd like to drop it any more than I absolutely have to. Also, the vibrate mode isn't very good-- I've missed calls when the phone was in my jacket pocket, etc. But ultimately, it's still five stars. =)",4
"Great phone

I bought this phone because I needed something that could be used as a phone and a pda in one and you can never go wrong with a Nokia. The sound was surprisingly good and the photos were crisp and clear. The video quality is not so great. The applications that come with this phone include real player, opera, adobe acrobat and a mobile version of office. For me however, the 64MB card is not big enough and I do plan on buying a larger one. At first I thought that the phone was too big but now I look at other phones and laugh at their tiny screens and they all seem so inadequate now!",3
"Nokia 6682 -excellent phone

I have been using Nokia for past 4 days. This is an awesome phone,perhaps the best phone so far .It has tons of features,very easy to use ,big and bright screen, great Camera,speaker and voice dialing capability..It is very much as per my expectations",4
"This is just right

I have bought many things off of Amazon but this is my first review.I have researched the cell phone reviews on CNET and other sites to come up with the perfect cell phone. I am always disappointed because all the phones are reviewed as is they must be the best of everything, camera, MP3 player, organizer, toy, etc. I just wanted a phone that is good for calling and receiving calls. That's it.Oh I also wanted Bluetooth so I could call handsfree when driving. And have good vmail, an alarm clock, a place to do business, and to keep track of friends.Yes it has all the other features including spreadsheeting and word processing but I will never really know how good these are because I will take pictures with my digital camera instead, and I will listen to music on my ipod, and I will type my memos using my PC.But as a phone this is it.Yes it has small keys but have you tried a Blackberry? I have gotten used to the keys by using my fingernails, and I must say I have gotten pretty good. However I do not use this to type long text messages. Rather I call people to talk. Although I use the Bluetooth earphone, the speaker phone is loud enough so I probably don't need the Bluetooth.It has excellent brightness and color so I can see what I am dialing even in bright sunlight, it has great sound, it has excellect tools for managing contact lists and one touch dialing, and it can be configured to have the most important features as one touch. The phone comes configured as if you are going to spend all the time surfing the net, trade on EBAY or take pictures. I changed all that to suit me. If you cannot experiment to get the configuration right or you must have everything simple then this phone may not be for you.For me, I have configured it so this is just right.",4
"Much better phone than Samsung D807

D807 and Nokia 6682 are two top selling phones with Cingular plans. I happened use both of them recently. Samsung is little smaller, less weight and that's about all the advantages Samsung D807 has. Nokia 6682 has much more features with bigger screen, without adding much weight. The reception and voice quality is excellent. Overall, I LOVE this Nokia phone.",4
"Nokia 6682 Smartphone

I definitely like this full-featured smartphone. It does everything I'd like in a phone (and then some...). This phone uses the Reduced Size MMC and comes with a 64M card, which I felt was too small to be truly useful, so I replaced it with a 1G card for less than $35. I picked up a Logitech Bluetooth hands-free that works very well with the Nokia. The display is large, bright and has vivid colors. On the down side, the speaker leaves a little to be desired, and the voice recognition is a somewhat clunky to operate and doesn't seem to be as ""forgiving"" as my old Kyocera. Finally, the shape is a definite candybar--it's almost perfectly rectangular, so I've been unable to find a decent case for the phone, and Nokia doesn't offer one. All in all, a very good phone worthy of the Nokia name.",3
"Impressive

I bought this phone not long after it came out, and I'm very impressed by it. The features are great and it's extremely customizable.The camera works great and I found that I really like the sliding cover for the lens.The speakerphone works well for me, and is very clear. I've never needed the headset thanks to this.It took some time to master the keylock, but I've had Nokia bar phones before so that made it a little easier.Overall, I love the phone and I'm very pleased with it!",4
"Best phone I've ever had

Having had several cell phones damaged over time, I got tired of always losing address books on my phones. I decided that I wanted to sync my information with my iMac. I carefully researched all Mac-compatible cell phones, and I selected the Nokia 6682. And I am absolutely glad that I did. This is by far the best cell phone I've ever owned. I've had 3 Nokia phones with BellSouth Mobility & Cingular), 1 Samsung (Sprint), and 1 LG (Verizon) before buying this one.I was able to sync with my Mac on the first try, although it took 2 tries to get the two items as ""trusted devices."" I sync my address book, calendar, and to-do items effortlessly.The buttons are a little small, but that is my only complaint, and that is a minor issue with me since I do mainly voice dialing.",4
"A great phone that offers the freedom of customization

16-Jan-2007Feedback about Nokia 6682 phone based on my personal experiencePros:1) The menu keys are fully customizable in standby mode. i.e. You can customize what you want to access with the essential keys, when your phone is not in use. Remember when you are in a call, the phone has its own preset assignments to these keys, which I don't think could be customized. So this is only applicable when the phone is in standby.You can customize the left selection key, right selection key, up menu key, down menu key, right menu key and left menu key to your own requirements. Customizing 6 keys for my own requirement was more than enough to quickly access all my favorite menu items.You have a variety of options to choose from in order to assign which key does what.For example I have assigned the keys as follows:Left selection key => CameraRight selection key => Profiles (where I can choose what is the current profile for my phone i.e. Loud, silent, mild - remember the profiles themselves are customizable. i.e. You can create your own profiles as you wish).Down menu key => ContactsUp menu key => Clock (where I can set the alarm etc.)Right menu key => Phone settings (where I can assign which keys to do which function)Left menu key => Call logsMenu center key => Gallery (See comment # 9 in cons about Menu center key)CUSTOMIZE your keys!!! Though it takes some time this provides you the freedom you want with the phone and believe me it is worth the time!2) The profiles are customizable (See my related note above) and you can create your own profile. OK, you ask what is a profile? Profile is how you choose your phone's behavior. For example 'Loud' could be a profile where you can customize your phone's behavior for an incoming call, messages, key presses etc. Say in 'Loud' profile you can choose to make the phone ring loud for an incoming call, beep loudly for incoming messages, beep on key presses, vibrate on an incoming call etc. You can create your own profile and assign it your favorite name.3) The phone has a separate 'backspace' key. So when you punched something wrong (Say a phone number) you can simply use the backspace key to erase one character at a time.4) The phone has a separate menu key. To access the menu you simply press that menu key on the bottom left. But since I have customized the functionality of 6 of the other keys (as mentioned above) I rarely have the necessity to access the phone's menu per se.5) Separate 'voice command' key on the left side of the phone. To dial someone by voice, just press and hold that button and then speak the name of the person etc. to call their number.6) Nice camera. The pictures I took have come out pretty good so far. And of course you can use those pictures as a wall paper on your phone.7) Though the keys are small, they are so precise smooth and nice to press, you don't have any problems dialing a number etc.8) Great silvery look9) Of course, a separate memory card slot where you can insert your memory card filled with whatever you want to. Music, pictures, videos and all those nice stuff. How much you store is up to you. Of course more you want to store, you need a higher capacity memory card.10) The hands free that comes with the phone is really good, though it is a bit long and I haven't figured out how to shorten it using the adjusters provided. The stereo effect when you talk is pretty good. You will really enjoy it.11) Of course, the blue tooth. I haven't found any issues with it. I have a logitech blue tooth. It took some time for me to figure out how to use it, but once you get hooked to it, nothing like the blue tooth freedom. I haven't tested the limits of the blue tooth with this phone, but you do get those disturbances once you start moving away from the phone. But that is the price to pay for the wireless freedom I guess. Also sometimes people say that they hear some clicking (or other) sound while talking on the blue tooth set, but that problem isn't unique to this phone.12) Sturdy: Yes, the phone is a bit bulky. But that in turn means that is robust and sturdy, particularly for a person like me, who doesn't really handle it very gently! It fits nicely into the pant pocket.13) Key pad lock: Since this isn't a flip phone, it is essential that the key pad of the phone be locked before you put it inside your pocket. Otherwise you can make unintended calls to random numbers! Locking the key pad is the same as any other Nokia phone. To lock the keypad simply press the left selection key and then press the star key. To unlock do the same again.Note: Because of the fact the left selection key enables the lock feature, you will notice a delay when you use the left selection key to access the functionality to which you have assigned it. This is because when you press the left selection key, the phone doesn't really know if you are trying to lock the key pad or if you are trying to access the menu. After a couple of seconds if you didn't press the star key, then the menu item will show up.Cons: (all cons are of low severity level)1) I haven't figured out a way to 'Auto lock' the key pad of the phone (say after a few minutes of inactivity). I know there should be a way. I will call Nokia to find how to do that.2) Sometimes I mistakenly press the power button on the right side, while trying to hold the phone and the phone switches off!3) Vibrating feature isn't that great. It is just sufficient enough I guess.4) The camera shutter cover is very smooth and sensitive. So sometimes when I put the phone into my pant pocket, it opens because it slides the opposite side. To prevent this, always try to put the phone bottom first into the pocket, since that will mean you will be pushing the camera cover up, which is what you do to close it.5) It is always not obvious that whenever you are in a menu, you can see that there are several options available to you on the top. These options could be accessed by using the right and left menu key to scroll through the options. Though this is a pro, the reason I am putting it under 'con' is that this isn't very obvious, until you notice it carefully or get used to it.For example if you got a missed call from the same number three times continuously, the call times of all 3 calls won't be obvious to you in the 'missed call' history, since it only shows the time of the last call attempt from that number.But if you carefully notice when you are in the 'call log' there will be a 'notepad' like icon to which you can scroll using your right menu key to access all the call history. Here you will be able to get the time of all the missed calls from the same number. I wish they gave it directly in the call log.6) The phone always remembers the last menu you accessed and will go deep into the menu the next time you open it. This could be a pro or con depending on your personal preferences. Say you accessed your 'call log' last time and you browsed through 'received calls', the next time you access the 'call log' it will DIRECTLY go to the 'received calls' page. But this time you might have wanted to access the 'missed calls' menu. So you will have to go back one step and navigate forward to the 'missed calls' menu.It might take some time to get used to this.7) I don't think you can make the phone display to be on as long as you want to do so. It always times out after a few minutes of course for power saving. I guess it has a 1 minute limit.8) I wish they had a separate volume up and down button may be on the side of the phone. Rather you have to use the left and right menu key for that when you are talking.9) The 'Menu center key' is not very accessible, in the sense it is hard to push it down. Rather most of the time you try to push it down, you end up pressing the up menu key or the down menu key. So the 'Menu center key' isn't that easy to access.10) I wish there was also a 'separate loud speaker key', which I could simply press if I want to put the phone on the speaker mode. Unfortunately there isn't one. Hence you have to use the menu key to access the speaker, while talking.11) You cannot initiate the phone dialing directly from the speaker mode. i.e. You cannot access the speaker mode when the phone is on standby. So if you want to be on speaker, you always have to make the call and then go to the speaker mode from the menu.Other notes:Nokia 6682 user guide: http://nds2.nokia.com/files/support/nam/phones/guides/6682_CA_en.pdfHow long have I used the phone? 1.5 monthsI will add more pros and cons if I find out more!Data capabilities: I haven't used the phone for much of its data capabilities for which it is known for. So I am unable to comment on those data features. So it goes without saying that I use the phone mostly for its 'voice features'. That begs the question, 'Am I making full use of this phone and its features'. The answer is a loud 'No'. And the question is 'If you are not using the data capabilities at all' do you really need this phone? I don't have a straightforward answer to that question. It depends on your personal preferences. But if you want that option included this is the phone to go with. But even if you only want a great voice conversation this is a great phone.Where did I buy the phone? Amazon.comImportant note about buying at amazon.com : If you buy this (or any other cingular network) phone through amazon.com and you are switching from another network, then note that amazon doesn't provide number portability. For example if you currently using 'T-Mobile' and want to switch over to 'Cingular' and want to buy this phone on amazon.com, then you cannot retain your old phone number. Amazon.com will assign their own phone number once you place your order. After getting the phone, you might be able to port the old phone number (provided you haven't cancelled your T-Mobile or other account) by directly talking to Cingular. But here is the catch - if you port your old phone number directly by talking to Cingular (by passing Amazon.com) then you are breaking the 'Terms and conditions' of Amazon.com, which means you will be required to pay '$250' to Amazon.com for changing your phone number. This is applicable until 6 months after you buy the phone. After 6 months you can change the phone number. But it is a no brainer that no one wants to change their number in 6 months again!Disclaimer:The information I have provided above is based on my own personal experience of using this phone. Individual experiences may vary from one person to another.Have a nice customization!Karthikeyan Arunachalam",3
"My new freedom.....

This phone is stellar. Look around. All you see are RAZRs. RAZRs everywhere.Then my buddy bought one of these. A Nokia 6682. Candybar cool. I had to have one. I even jumped providers to have one!NOW I can REALLY personalize my phone the way I WANT IT and I can do it EASILY! Pop the Micro-MMC card into my laptops's reader and I can transfer any theme or ringtone as I choose. I am no longer victim to my former carrier's proprietary services. My phone is now MY phone!It is simplisticly elegant. Very powerful and contrary to what others say, extremely easy to use if you just read the instructions!Get one while you can because these won't be around for long. Don't be a RAZR clone!",4
"Dishonest individual

I have never encounter any horrible person in my life this individual , who is dishonest . He emailed me that my items have shipped , but no tracking number and no one is responding to my concern hope no-one buys nothing from this guy . He is proven to be dishonest .",0
"Phone with great features, but ....

I am having this phone for past 1.5 years now.Features of this phone are really impressive (1.2 MP camera with sliding cover, Symbian OS, Office application etc.)It is little bit heavier than other smartphone (Blackberry Pearls, Sony Walkman). Keys are also very small and sometime troublesome to operate.However biggest problem with this phone is that it has that so called ""morning sickness"" problem. Phone gets frozen or automatically switches off every 4-5 days. I have all the latest firmware and so but that could not solve the problem.I was Nokia fan and all my previous phone were from Nokia. But I am very disappointed with this phone.",1
"Good phone

Been using this phone over a year and never has a single problem with it even I dropped it several times.",4
"Solid Phone, Solid Features

My favorite phone thus far. I use and review plenty of wireless technology and I am glad that this is the one that goes home with me. Synced with my Mac in literally less than 3 minutes.",4
"Heavy and hard to use

I hate this phone.Pros: good reception, many features.Cons:Keyboard is tiny and hard to press the right one.Worn out easily near the edge.As heavy as a brick.Very slow bootup.",1
"Smart phone - really smart

I have been using this phone over nine months now and I didnt have any problems yet.Bigger displlay is very advantageous. It has good sound quality. Also the mp3 player is good.The phone software is easy to use and comes very handy in adding contacts or sycnchronizing calender from pc.Camera - its ok. You cant really expect much from a phone camera. But takes quite good pictures if there is enough light. The pics are blurry in low lighting conditions.Battery life is good too.Cons - Its bit bulky. Can be uncomfortable to hold in hand and talk for a long time.Doesnt come with auto keypad lock. But the software can be downloaded for free.People have complained that phone hangs, I have faced that problem only once.Overall its a good phone I will give it 4/5 rating.",3
"BETTER THAN A FLIP PHONE FAD

POWERFUL PHONE WITH TONS OF NICE FEATURES!!!SUPER RECEPTION,LARGE SCREEN,THE CAMERA TAKES ALMOST AS GOOD OF PICS AS MY CANON POWERSHOT.SPEKERPHONE IF GREAT, I LEAVE IT MY SHIRTPOCKET AND CHAT IT UP!!!!! GE YOURSELF ONE I DID!",4
"Worth buying it - 6682 Vs Razor

I'm using it for the last one-week and so for so good.Pros:1. Screen is visble in bright sunlight too. Motorolla's Razor is just the opposite.2. Call Recpetion/ Speaker Phone/ Battery life or charge all are good.3. Camera's Image quality is between Ok and Good.4. Simple Navigation.Cons:1. Just a bit too big.2. Key pad space could have been more.3. Camera shutter/cover dosen't fit perfectly.Conclusion: I recommend u to buy this. It does it's job unlike Razor whose reception, screen, speaker phone, battery life - all are Compromise for it's sleek/stylish design. If you want a phone for communication buy this. If you want to show-off buy Razor.",3
"Great Phone and Decent PDA

I got this Phone as an upgrade to my current Cingular plan. Paid about 199$ for the upgrade through business plan. I wanted a Phone primarily that has some decent PDA functionality. THis phone did not disappoint at all. However, if you are looking for a high end PDA that works as a Phone then you might have to look at the HP,Palm or other Windows CE devices. But most of these devices i have tried were great PDAs but not as good with the Phone. (I thought PDA was added functionality , phase was the basic functionity maybe Palm and HP have forgotten that)Pros:1. Nokia software works fine and with ease. There had been reported problems with call logs vanishing etc ala Cingular firmware just cannot fault the phone for that though. I waited till the firmware fix came along and got the phone. All seems to be good now with the fix.2. Design has a business look. Donot fooled by the cheap display models some cingular dealers keep as that poorly made display model does not do justice to the great display(262k equivalent of Razr) and the stylish keys albeit a little small and gets some getting used to.3.Bluetooth connectivity was good and worked easily with IOgear Headset and my PC. Also worked without a hitch in connecting to my wifes Razr to transfer some contacts.4. Software, USB cable, Headset and 64MB card(not enough capacity) but comes as a package unlike Moto Razr that requires me to buy all of the above and the Razr i have does not have memory slot.5.Speakers are great and using speaker phone at home is equivalent of using headsets.6.Light sensing for control of display brightness is a nice touch.7. Symbian OS is fine but if you are a Palm or Blackberry fan it will take some time getting used to.Cons:1.Camera Cover feels like lower grade plastics and come off easily.2.Infrared is not available. Bluetooth works well but infrared is easier with some devices eg: Palm E3.Connectors are not standard i.e USB and Headset(Wired)4.Memory card could've have been Mini SD as Nokia promised to stick to MiniSD but uses Dual Voltage RSMMC. A little difficult to find.",3
"Love it!

This phone has it all and I even dropped it a bunch of times and it still works great: it has a flash, a memory card and it takes great pictures, it's durable and very easy to use. The only thing I hate about it is its bulky and heavy compared to other phones, but I still think that its worth it.",3
"A replacement for my RAZR

I won't attend to reviewing Cingular or Amazon here. I'd simply been through my second razr and asked if Cingular warranty services could send me a different phone that would actually last. They offered this as a replacement.In regards to the razrs: I finally realized the phone is form over function. The first lost most or all reception - its replacement had a problem with the buttons (a common problem I've read - the metal template for the buttons is great at first but 'sticks' or malfunctions eventually).Within an hour of getting this phone in the mail, I had the SIM card installed, and it asked me if I'd like to transfer all the contact information to the new phone. Well, yes, thanks for asking! How simple is that... Also had the phone connected to my computer via bluetooth and transferred all my Outlook contacts to the phone. Took a few test pictures, a test video (with sound!), transferred files between computer and phone... including MP3 songs that will play via speakerphone (not so great) or included headphones (w/ jack to use only on this phone). Within that hour I was convinced I made a great choice, and 3 days later I'm still a happy camper.I've not yet tried my bluetooth hands-free with this phone yet.This isn't the smartest of smartphones, but I don't need something as complicated as a treo or blackberry. The 6682 comes with a program to view office documents, web browser (Opera), and more. If the browser and email program work as well as everything else, those that use the programs will be more than satisfied. I personally won't need this connected to the internet.Reception seems better than anything else I've owned. Phone is very well-built (like most Nokia's, I've heard).I'm very satisfied thus far. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.",4
"Love it!

(Update)(Jan 06) Still love the phone, had a issue with the call log dumping after power down. Cingular sent a silent update and all is well. As for the memory card, The 1g Sandisk I ordered, was not DV so back it went. I'm going to buy the 1gb Kingston. The internal memory is very limited, they could have packed in a little more. I bought the plantronics 510 bluetooth, which works great, I hate to talk on my home phone now. I also picked up some ""ClearVue"" screen protectors and my phone screen looks new again. I sync my nokia via Bluetooth to my Dell 9200 laptop. My pics are transferred automatically when I'm less than 20-30 feet away. I syncronize my enews and ebooks via Mobipocket reader (uses internet on laptop) which saves me data charges. Also I added another program (MDialer)which predicts what phone number or name I'm typing (MS Smartphone has this built in and I liked this feature) for $3.99. I picked up the Sony Ericcson z520a for my wife, the reception is great, but otherwise I hate the phone, the nokia is like Windows XP comapared to DOS. In other words the Nokia is so superior to the z520a.I've had the phone for 4 days now and I love it. Lots of 3rd party software. I gave up my Motorola MPx200 (WM2003rom). I liked my old phone, but no reception. The speakerphone was also very lousy. Comparing it to the MS Smartphone, the Nokia was much easier to use. No more reboots. The phone's quality is excellent, feels a little heavy. but nice. Some people complained about the buttons, I'm 6'2"" 225lbs and have pretty big hands and fingers, I have no problems with the buttons. The phone boots up much faster than MS smartphones. The Nokia's speaker phone is plenty loud as compared to the motorola's. I ordered a bluetooth earpiece and 1gb sandisk rs-mmc. I will add more when I recieve them. Battery seems to last a full day. It will probably last longer when I quit playing/installing etc. The only negative so far, I may be wrong, is the games are not as graphically nice like Lynks Golf on the MS Smartphone. Reception is amazing. Finally!",4
"Perfect Balance between Phone, PIM & Music Player

Got this phone off Amazon.com for an irresistable deal - and man is it worth it! First thing that I noticed when I got this phone was that the size was slightly larger than my older flip LG VX6000 but the bigger LCD screen made it worth it.From what I saw of the phone, Nokia has put in a lot of thought into the placement of keys - they are comfortable to use - I was suprised as the ease of typing text using this keypad. The 6682 has a 5-way center button that I heard is susceptible to wear-and-tear (read need to replace) but thats about a year or two into using it. The UI is clean and completely customizable.Software included is pretty good - The real advantage of this phone is accessing the web - simple and straight forward. I installed google local and it was smooth and works well for me. I am still trying to figure out how to get the pre-installed files on the included-64MB MMC card to the new 1 GB card that I have ordered - will updated this review once I have that.By far the most useful feature for me is the Sync feature with Lotus notes and Outlook. I wish Activesync made it easier on people like Nokia has done - IT is bliss to sync up my calendar and its vital for my job function because I have a lot of meetings to go to.I read someone else's review who said that he could not turn off the phone feature so that it could be used as a player alone on the plane - this can be done (its in the user manual guys!:) ) and its sweet because the MP3 player is very good - and is clear as hell. The only downside to the MP3 feature is that we need to use the custom headphones that Nokia provides which sucks because there are so many better headphones out there that we could use. The phone takes in all kinds of formats - midi, mp3, acc - which is sweet because all you need to do to get your own ring tone is download your favorite tune and set it as your ring tone and you are set to go.I havent completely checked out the photo feature (it was not a priority for me when I bought it) but with the couple of photos that I took, it was good and Nokia provides some nifty software for editing and other fancy alterations.To summarize:Top features that I just absolutely DIG!1. Seamless Lotus/Outlook calendar sync2. Active Standby - this is what justifies calling it a Smartphone3. Support for multiple audio formats and a player that is not under control by the service provider (verizon made it compulsory to have their software to transfer anything - in this case, go to nokia.com and you can download the whole thing for free!)4. Complete CustomizationThings I wish were better1. Common Headphone adapter2. SD card instead of MMC (especially reduced voltage!!)3. A case with a belt holder (as you can see, its not a small phone!) == and I still havent found one here - am ordering this from Amazon - but its a pity that such a good phone does not have that facilityOverall - Awesome phone, great PIM (close enough to a PDA to get essential work done), Superb MP3 player!If you want a phone, get this - you will not regret it!",4
"details from dev

a good and honest review doesent just give the pro`s or the cons..but gives both, So here it isPro`s1)Nice fone, clear calls, speakerphone much much better than razr, good reception.2)Good camera, more so with the 6X zoom that can be used after taking the snap, can adjust brightness, has a flash, timer, night Mode, can also take snaps in a sequence.3) Can Sync calender and notes, address book..etc..with outlook with provided cable or over bluetooth.4) Converter(Currency/Pressure/weight/etc) works pretty good.5) have a 1 gb card with over 700 mb of mp3/images/videos/apps, works fine..no lags..6) Mp3 player is pretty good, sound through attached headset is awesome.7) got a nice secure wallet app.8) can write and deploy your own java app..easily..or a game( which i did)Cons:-1) accesing multiple apps ..can make the phone hang at times.2) Installing apps like google maps on fone or memory card...really eats the battery..from 3-4 days to 1 or 1.5 days.3) photographs..call the first one abc..rest by default get named abc1, abc2..so on.4) Adding a password to protect the SIm/fone if fone is lost..adds about 2 mts to the startup time.5) Nokia doesent give any free apps..like for word and excel free with the fone have to buy and install it ..99.99..additional.6) Only uses "" dv "" rs mmc(Dual voltage(1.8/3.3) Reduced size mmc)7) Can only schedule one alarm..multiple alarms..needs software available for 19.99(separately)8) doesent have infrared:- for those who wonder why does he want it...if present then can install a software to turn the fone into a remote for ur tv/vcr etc..",3
"Nice phone, great features

Pros:-Syncs outlook contacts, notes and appointments-Well built, quality-Nice large and bright screen-Opens Word,Execl, Powerpoint or PDF-EDGE fast internet access (I hookup my laptop via bluetooth)-Games, apps, web browsing, emailing is way cool-Video recording is only limited by your memory size.-Extra memory is cheap to buy.Cons:-Camera sucks in doors. You can not get a good picture in bad lighting. Flash is either insufficient or camera screws up white balancing when flash is used. Colors go orangey when flash is used in close distance-Bundeled Headphones are not practical. They are uncomfortable, too long and cord is too stiff.-MP3 organization is not practical. Sorting by album or artist is not supported. Playlists are cumbersome.",3
"Excellent Phone

Bought this phone through Cingular a few months ago, I love it. Previously I had a Nokia 6200, which I loved for the size and durability.I couldn't get a 6230 so I went with the 6682.Pros-The size it a bit bigger than the 6200/6230, but the corners have a good radius so it's easy to shove in a pocket.Good flexible interface. You can use the standby mode and soft keys to set the phone up however you want. Well done for sure.Battery life is solid. If I use the other features (games, music, video, etc...) the battery will still get me through a day but not much more. If it's just the phone it will last maybe 4-5 days.Display is quite nice.Camera works great outdoors, but if it takes pics using the flash it screws them up pretty bad. As long as there is enough light the camera is very useful. I'm sure there is a way to tweak the settings and dial it in, but I haven't screwed with it.Memory card slot is awesome to have. I bought a 512 card when I bought the phone but it wasn't dual voltage and the phone wouldn't recognize it. I was pretty upset about that, but I'll buy the 1gb Kingston card here soon and will be all set.Cons-The speak to talk...I like to use it occasionally (I used it exclusively on my 6200), but I don't know if I need to buy a license for the VoiceSignal program to use it on the 6682.Wish it had a normal headphone jack so I wasn't tied to the Nokia headsets. I understand that there is an adapter I can buy, but I'd rather see it on the phone.I'd like a way to shut off the phone part of the phone so I can use it as an MP3 player on flights. My laptop has a nifty switch to shut off the wireless NIC, I believe a similar feature would allow me to use it on planes.Sometimes the phone will lock up and I'll have to pull the battery to reset it, don't know if I can have it flashed out with an update to solve this problem. It rarely happens, but when it does you don't notice until you try to use the phone. Calls get missed etc...All in all it's a solid phone, very pleased with it. I bought a RAZR for my wife at the same time, I was not impressed with it, especially next to my Nokia.",4
"I'm returning mine

I bought this phone when my Nokia 6230 bit the dust. I'll be returning the phone this week. My review is biased in the sense that I am an AVID cell phone user and I use my phone primarily for text messaging, calendar, alarm clock, camera, and music. Here's the scoop:Pros: works with third party software such as MobiTV and MobiRadio.Large screen.Camera has a high resolution and a protective cover.Reception has been good.Cons: small keys, need to click through too many menus to send a text message. The phone is just too slow! Clicking on a menu takes about 2-3 seconds to load each page - I guess I was spoiled with the Nokia 6230. Bulky handset - too heavy and big. Third party software is expensive with Cingular: I needed to pay 20 bucks a month for unlimited internet and then 10.00 per month for MobiTv, 10 more for MobiRadio. Alarm clock doesn't have the option to set the alarm for multiple days. The headset that ships with the phone has two earbuds and doesn't stay in my ears. Intermittent ""out of memory errors"" even after upgrading the memory card to 512 MB. Camera cover slips open often while holding the phone. If you miss a call and the person leaves a voicemail, you see a message saying ""new voicemail"" but only after you click ok, do you see the ""missed call"". I think that the order should be reversed ""missed call, then new voice mail"" OR a small voice mail indicator. The backspace or ""clear"" button is too small and awkward.Hope this helps!",2
"Amazing Nokia 6682

I got this phone yesterday after a long search for a good phone with the features am looking for. I got instant liking to this phone and this is the best phone I ever had. MP3 player is fantastic. Comes with 64MB RSMMC card, which is insufficient for the features this phone is having. Atleast 512MB card is required. Camera and Video features are great and are above average which is more than sufficient for a cell phone. Though looks little bit bulky, the features it is having makes you forget that. Transfered some files thru bluetooth capability of my laptop into RSMMC, and connection is good without any interruptions. Amazon promptly shipped the phone once they got go ahead from Cingular. Cingular took 5-7 days to approve the connection. Signal reception is very good and till now didn't experience any dropped calls. There are so many features to explore in this phone. Overall this is a great phone to have at a steal away deal Amazon is offering.",4
"Worth the money you spend!!!

I bought this a month back. This phone is having pretty much everything you wanted including the MP3 player, camera, video, and lot more custom applications.Pros:- This is pretty good in all aspect and reception is great- Battery life is above average- Having all the features in it that you like to have- PC synchronization is very easy once you install the given software- Bigger display with 256K colorCons:- Somewhat bigger- Once the camera cover opens, it starts the camera application even when the keypad is locked. Thank GOD after a while, the camera goes to standby (may prevent the rapid battery discharge a little)Over all it is great phone to have in the Nokia brand!",3
"If you find a better phone in the US, you'd have to work hard.

The american cell phone market has little variety when it comes to GSM phones, and most phones offered by providers are older technology, stuff that came out years ago in other countries. However, cingular has finally brought in a phone worth calling home about.The Nokia 6682 is easily one of the best phones for the money availiable now. Cingular released it some time ago, but customers reported multiple software issues. Months later, the phone was re-released, and it looks great.Body, form factor: Sits comfortably in your hand. It looks bulky, but is not really that heavy. You'll know when it falls out of your pocket, but it won't break your thigh if you're wearing tight jeans. The buttons are easy enough to press, from the way you'd hold it and the camera shutter is accessible. The shutter looks amazing, but is sightly rickety. I keep worrying about breaking it. It's a sturdy phone, and looks classy, and business like.Call quality: Great, even on one bar of signal. This is limited onlyby cingular's network, which is supposed to be all over, but hey, I lose reception walking into a building.Battery Life: I have to recharge every night. I listen to music on the phone a lot, around 2 hours a day, at least, and especially when I run, and I lose about 2 bars of battery at the end of the day. I don't make too many calls, but I do play a few symbian games. I'd suggest getting a better battery if nokia relesaes one here.Screen: The screen adapts to light, going darker when you're in a low light region and turning off the key lights, and going brighter in sunlight. This is a great battery saving feature.Memory Card: The phone comes with a standard 64MB Dual Volt RS MMC cardn which can hold, well , almost nothing. I bought a 1GB card forabout 20 dollars, and I love it. The little slot is so sleek, and easy to use.Music:The inbuilt music player is good, but it sorely needs a keylock feature. I downloaded a free player (.ogg player) and I use it when I need to lock the phone, but it's just not as good as the inbuilt player. the speakerphone allows you to play music, but don't expect it to make a party happenning. The headohones nokia gives you are sweet, but only when it comes to audio quality, but more on tha later. The phone can play .aac, .mp3, .mp4, .m4a, .ogg, but not .wma files. If the phone came with a slot for headphones, it would have been close to perfect. I bought a kittle headphone adapter, and I use that with my regular headphones.Camera: Great Camera, in daylight and when it's dark, but try taking pictures in yellow light or low light and they look really bad. In the dark, you'd have to use the flash in conjunction with the night mode, or else, the picutres won't be that good. The digital zoom is okay, not worth praising or criticizing. I only wish it had a dedicated camera button, like most bar phones. The camera is covered by a slightly rickety slider, which looks really nice. The video camera is sketchy, but you can use the regular camera as a replacement for your digital camera.Data features: This phone features great connectivity. The in built browser is good, but the Opera (which you will have to pay for) is seriusly awesome. The phone uses EDGE, class 10 GPRS, and is possibly better than any phone on the US market. I accessed my email easily enough, and looked at a couple of mobile sites, but don't use this feautre unless you're willing to shell out cash for Media Net.Messaging: The keypad is easy enough to use, but still won't threaten the benchmark set by the Nokia 3310 (3390 in the US). The keys could have been a little bigger, but these are still great to use.Software: there is a reason why Symbian is so awesome, and one use of the phone will show you how. If I started talking about it, I wouldn't stop, so I'm not going to start. I will tell you that Cingular's modifications of the phone are just not that hot.Fun Stuff: You can use mp3s as ringtones (I'd reccommend ""Show me how to live""-Audioslave, it sounds so impressive). You can also install and run a lot of Java games with impressive graphics, as well as other applications that work with Symbian. You can also watch videos in 3GP, you can get the converter free online (Ithing, I haven't looked yet). The media gallery is nice, but what takes the cake is the image manager, which shows pictures in a ring, with the ones closest to you magnified more than the ones behind.Connectivity: Great Bluetooth, no infrared. EDGE.Other things worth noting: Freezes up sometimes, and gives a low memory warning when you open ceterin programs or games.Accesories: Nokia provides you with a stereo handsfree/headset that will not stay in your ears unless you glue them in. However, the audio quality is excellent, better than a lot of headphones I've used. I bought a nokia activity headset, HS-8, but it sucked, and had the worst audio quality I've ever had to endure (Looks so pretty though).The charger is sleek, and easy to carry when you travel. The data cable is good, but if you're trying to transfer 700MB of music, you can either leave it overnight or use an SD card reader (I bought mine for a buck on amazon).The verdict: Great phone, for anyone tech savvy. Can serve as a replacement for a digital camera (for casual images) and an mp3 player. Better than most other phones on the market. Snap it up. You won't see too many phones this good in the US. If you still want something better, try Europe.",4
"Good phone

Only problem I face, is the grip to the phone while talking is not too good. All the features I want are there, and I am using for almost a year, and still do not see any phone so good.",3
"The best phone i've ever had!!

I'm sure many other people wrote their reviews of this amazing phone... I won't go into details of how future-rich it is. You can even turn it into a navigation system (check out http://www.66.com/route66/products.php?cid=US)!!!I switched from a horrible motorola v600 phone (never again motorola!) and this phones reception and stability are 100x better!! I highly recommend this phone to anybody looking for a peace of mind making phone calls!!",4
"Nokia 6681

very impressed with the service provided by amazon and cingular. recieved my product within 3 days, and was well upto my expectations.",4
"All-in-one package

This is a great phone, the kind of phone I was looking for. It has everything mp3 player, camera/video, voice recorder, office (to-do, calendar, notes, etc and synchronizable with outlook), internet (e-mail), tv/radio and few others.Also, it comes with its own Symbian OS. You can transfer mp3 songs, pics and any other files easily via your computer. It has much more features and its going to be exciting discover them.The only problem with the phone are the phone buttons, they are very close to each other and it is a bit tricky to press the correct one.",4
"Good Phone But Bulky

Its a nice phone with good features. Voice cannot be recorded for morethan 1 minitue. that is not good for a phone like this. otherwise, its a good phon.e",3
"I just want a phone, it TRIES to be a PDA

I just bought this phone from the Cingular store yesterday. I played with most of the features throughout the day and many hours last night. Lugged it around and used it to talk and text message (T9 predictive txt works). I opted not to surf the net with this phone, I require at least a 17"" screen to actually enjoy my internet surfing. Oh, I did try out the GPS system with this phone ... trial software that allows you two tries before you are required to pay for registration.This entire experience was not what I wanted in the first place. I wanted a fancy phone, but I did NOT want a PDA. This phone TRIES to be a PDA phone, but I have used a Blackberry before and this 6682 phone falls well short of convenient PDA functionality. This phone is NOT light... for a PDA, yes, for a regular phone, NO.The form factor is barely acceptable for a cell phone. The front facia has an excellent design. I have no problem getting used to the key/button layout. The quality of the buttons are superb. The navigation button in the center is efficient. The size of the screen is extremely large for a cell phone. The display is extremely bright and the brightness of the display is controlled by a light sensor that is located on the top left area of the phone.The BACK of the phone on the other hand has more to be desired. The camera is located in the back and has a cheap, cheap plastic cover over it for protection. The cover can be easily slid open if you slip it in and out of your pocket... as a cell phone SHOULD be allowed to do! It is just not a comfortable feeling thinking that the camera lens would be exposed at anytime without you noticing. You can avoid this by buying a belt clip or possibly with a phone cover. I am not a belt clip person.The speed of the phone is much faster than my old 6820 phone. Browsing through 6820 was a really tough task. I memorize the shortcuts for my phones and the 6820 never could keep up with my shortcut access, I always have to WAIT for the screen to show up before pressing the next step.The performance of the 6682 (Symbian) OS is acceptable. When you start it off from idle, it takes a brief moment for it to get going. After that, it chugs along with an acceptable speed. It took approximately 40 seconds for it to boot up after I turned it off, including entering a password.Learning where everything is located takes a while, nothing is really that intuitive. The clock is located under the OFFICE folder instead of SETTINGS. What's up with the daylight savings time? I turn it on and the hour jumps ahead and messes up all the time. I turn it off and the time is back to normal, so does that mean it can not automatically adjust daylight savings?One neat thing is that you can configure the placement of the buttons. Seems like this phone is pretty configurable. I was able to get rid of the default right button that was point to the web to MUSIC. It's nice to be able to do all this.Get real, the 1.3 MP camera resolution is really bad. There is NO focus! The cost of this phone, the customer should expect something better than a cheap 1.3 MP camera. Utterly useless, because it is intrusive physically as you hold it. You can not just avoid using the camera and forget about it. If they had left out the camera, consequently omitting the cheap back cover, this phone would have been MUCH more attractive. Seriously.The RS-MMC (Reduced sized MultiMedia Card) is not your conventional memory card that is being used everywhere. I believe the SD will be used in future Nokia devices. Unfortunately, they were unable to implement the SD card idea into this 6682 phone. Therefore, RS-MMC can not be obtained inexpensively. Sure it comes with 64MB RS-MMC card, but last I checked, only about 40MB is available by default. Let's see you store an entire album of music in that space... not. The RS-MMC card does have an adapter so that it can turn into the size of a regular SD, so that you can stick it into a SD card reader device.Oh, I am not sure if I can attach a photo to each individual phone book contacts. I have tried to find this through the manual, but have not come across this option. I can not imagine this feature would be left off of this smart phone. I probably just can't find it, but I don't feel like looking for this information online... I'll tell you later why.My old 6820 phone was missing the automatic security lock that I had enjoyed from back in the days when I used a TDMA phone. This 6682 phone has the security lock included. You can set the time for the phone to lock with a password, very nice in case your phone gets stolen. Especially as this is a smart phone, you would want your valuable information to be secured.Two very good functions about this phone. The sound quality through the headsets/earphone (included) is as good as a high quality MP3 player. The speakerphone quality is loud, but if you play music you are better off enjoying it through the earphones.The reception for this phone is pretty good as all Nokia phones are known to be. I have no bones with the signal quality, it's great. The talk time, battery, is very strong. I have owned this for one day so I can not say too much... but I've taken photos, listened to music and played with virtually all the applications for the entire day and I don't see the battery bar going down at all.This phone is heavy, did I mention that already? I have gotten tired of it by now. Trying to configure it and text messaging with this phone for a period of time makes you aware of the weight of the phone.Oh, that's right, this is a ""smart phone"". Well, I finally understand that a smart phone is just another way of describing a phone that does everything ""half-donkey behind"". I will give it 3 stars ratings, just in between.In conclusion, I am not satisfied with this phone. It has too much of what I do not need and not efficient enough with what I want it to be. I will be returning this phone for something a little less snazzy. This is why I do not care to investigate any further online to utilize this phone.Pros:Nice interface - huge screen, crystal clear with abundant of colors.Buttons works for me, configurable.Good reception.Case is nice LOOKING all around.You can use your old adapters for this device (i.e. car charger).Cons:Oh camera feature is so useless.CHEAP plastic cover for the lens & can accidentally slide open without notice.Phone becomes noticeably heavy after a period.OS not intuitive, so be prepared to take time to learn it.Tons of applications, but most require purchase after trial use.As of now, this phone can not be unlocked.",2
"Not Too Impressed

I've had this phone for a few months now. I'm not a kid and I could see how kids would love this type of phone because it does so much stuff. All I wanted was good sound loud enough to hear. It did deliver that.I went from a flip phone to this one. To disable the keys is almost impossible. You have to be very fast and it is easy to hit some of the buttons on the edge unless you are using both hands, so you start over. What makes it really bad is when you want to enable the keys. The screen does not turn on when you touch the keys. You don't know if your phone is off or locked. You must hit the power button to have it light up. If you accidentally double hit the button, it turns off.Many times when using the directory you can push the 4 position key and cause it to get on the Internet... for a ten cent charge. Each month I have charges for my internet use and I have never intentionally intended to get on the internet.I can say the Plantronics Voyager 510 headset works great with this phone... much better than the Jabra models.",2
"Disappointing --- look carefully

Pros:Very good form factor, Good RF reception, Good sound qualityGood camera .. even has a lens cover.Camera takes good quality pictures .. music player is pretty good and loud and so is phoneCons:Keys are too small and close to each otherSoftware is totally useless if you want to synch with outlook.Connector for Stereo head phone is bulky.Standard 2.5 mm jack is missing.Lens cover feels cheap and wiggles.No way to upgrade software.These may seem like small items, but they will annoy you quickly to curse the phone.Comments:It's good phone .. but doesn't work for the PDA functionaliy, the software is too bad. I love Nokia .. but there are much better phones in the market today to spend your money on this.The new phones have too many features and are pushed out by vendors very aggressively, not having the ability to uprade the phone software makes this phone very unattractive.If you want a PDA phone with MP3 player .. Sony has better solutions though as a standalone phone . .it's excellent.The manual is rather skimpy",0
"Customer service needs some training

I recently ordered a new phone and also 3 other phones. I was already an existing customer with cingular. I talked with one of the customer service people at Amazon and they assured me that if I purchased the phones I could use the phone numbers I already had, WELL this is not the case. They prepurchase numbers from cingular and will not let you carry your new number with you, this is ridiculious, if the customer service people cannot tell you the truth, then why buy any products from them.",0
"Excellent phone for an Awesome Deal

Hi guys,Nokia 6682 the best smartphone i have ever seen till now that too its nice to know that cingular the leading wireless provider is providing this piece. The voice clarity is awesome and the size i was said that is too big but nothin like that its reasonable size. Some find it large because its not a flip phone and due to this i feel it more comfortable. So i would recommend this piece as the best one to go if goin for cingular and now they r offering it for free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dont forget to upgrade the memory card to 1Gb to enjoy the features to the max!",4
"good phone..needs improvement on some areas..

I purchased 2, and both of them are still performing good..no problems so far..Pros:>good reception, conversations loud and clear on both ends>expandable memory>easy to useCons:>port connector for headphone will loosen in time as it did with my last 2 nokia phones.. will get bluetooth headset this time..>supplied headset very awkward to use, no adjustment mentioned in manual, I do not think many will like the design..mine will just stay in the box.>somewhat big but still fit in my pocket>camera cover slide open to easy..increases battery comsumption if unaware its open, happened to me more than 3 times>average battery lifeall in all I am still happy with this phone...",3
"Amazing phone!!

I bought this phone couple of months back and till date I am extremely happy with it. It's a bit bulky but somehow I do not like the sleek ones. I do feel good about it's weight. It has a wonderful camera @1.3 MP with a slot for memory stick. A 8MB stick also comes with the original box. So if you are photo freak then you can consider a bigger stick. But for casual photography the stick is sufficient.Being a Nokia, there is no doubt about navigation and ease of use. The software is good and does most the task with ease. I did have some problem installing the software but when installed, there was no problem at all. I do use it only occasionally.Just a reminder for those people who try to compare this with PDAs....this is not a PDA...its a smart phone.With holux GPS receiver and software you can actually make this phone a full fledged navigation system with voice, if you want.",3
"Great Phone

I recieved this phone from Cingular's lock-line insurance. I had Siemens S66, which was defective and the most comparable available phone to the S66 was the Nokia 6682. Man, am I glad the S66 wasn't available! This phone was an absolute steal for the $50 deductible.When I first recieved this phone I actually thought IT was defective because when I'd press the keys they wouldn't light up. Come to find out, they only light up when the surrounding environment is dark. How cool is that!Anyways on with the review. This phone does everything from web browse to text to games to photo and video with ease. The photo and video is good quality, not great. It doesn't exactly focus all to well, but it does well in poorly lighted areas as it has a good flash.You can really download some super cool games from gameloft.com for this phone. The center scroll does well to control your games. Beautiful, large color screen.This phone also works well as a music player. You can easily transfer songs from any cd onto Nokia PC suite then onto the phone. The memory card supplied with the phone is 64mb which is enough to hold a good amount of info, no mater what you want.In conclusion, I would say you should definately get this phone. It will conform to all your smartphone needs as well as be your companion when your bored.",4
"I love Nokia 6682

I got the phone for almost a month now. It should be between 4 and 5 stars. I had a bulky Nokia 3650. It is a very good phone but it is too big and the dial pad is not easy to be used. I tried Sony T610 and Razr. I think the Nokia 6682 is the one I like the most (now I have a backup battery).Somebody said they wish they could turn off the phone to listen to mp3 files on the plane. Actually, you can do that. If you pick the ""Offline"" profile, it will turn off the phone. Somebody complaint the quality of picture they took at night. I got the same problem. However, I got much better picture after I changed the setting to night mode. It has self timer too (not very useful to me though)Pro:1. Much cheaper than Treo but it is smaller than most PDA phones.2. Good signal and battery life.3. The whole package includes many goodies: the phone, a separate charger, memory card (loaded with softwares), CD-ROM with softwares, USB cable, headphones.4. There are many free and trail softwares. I can read WORD, EXECL, Powerpoint (not so good), and PDF files. Some games are better than I expected. I didn't know the phone can watch TV (there's a MobiTV application) !5. The phone/PC sychn-up software is good.6. I still like bluebooth.7. Photo editing and video editing are nice.8. The camera cover is nice.9. The phone is understatement - good - won't attact too much attention.10. I can set up many short keys.Con (minor things to me):1. Not as thin as the Razr.2. The camera cover can be opened easily (I like to put the phone in my pany pocket). If you have the phone locked, you can still activate the camera by opening the cover.3. I wish the headphone is in better quality (it's ok) or I can use other headphones.4. I wish other carriers have this phone.5. I guess I can only buy additional memory card from Nokia or the carrier.6. The PC suite could be better.With the rebate, it is a steal.",3
"A Very Good Phone

Nokia phones are the best for the very simple reason that they have the best reception of any other phone manufacturer on the market. Yes, I know that reception in large part depends on your service provider, but reception does vary by phone manufacturer and Nokia is the best in this department.Pro's- Excellent reception (I even get full bars underground in a subway station). I have Cingular service in Hoboken, New Jersey- Very good camera phone- Nice, big screen with excellent resolution- Very easy to use, good functionality- Keypad is easy to use because keys are raised. Good for text messaging.Con's- Its a bit bulky and heavy- The Blue tooth capability does not work the Hands Free Link in my car (2006 Acura TSX).Overall a great phone and highly recommended, but don't get this phone if you have Hands Free Link system in your Acura. [...]",3
"Cingular's 6682 semi-smart phone is a solid piece of work.

I got my 6682 as an insurance replacement after my other phone went sliding down the highway at 75 mph.... :( The increase in size took a while to get used to, but now I like the solid feel of a palm size phone. The screen is very high resolution and the 1 meg pics look good once they are on the computer. As long as you have a newer computer and good internet, loading the drivers and synching software - while tedious - works well. This phone has replaced my Palm Tungsten for all practical purposes... it is my alarm, date/appointment minder and throw down picture taker.The web based stuff is slow, but adequate for getting information on a cell phone... news, weather, e-mail in an emergency.I have not tried blackberry products, but on what phone knowledge, I do have, I recommend this product. If you are a music buff, I would recommend a higher capacity card. If the card is loaded to the gills, the phone tends to hang and all the good things I just said go out the window... :)All the best,Jay",4
"BETTER THAN EXPECTED

Before I Buy ANYTHING, I always do my research and read EVERY review. I knew this was the phone I was going to get and when I got it, it was MUCH better than I expected.First I Like that its big and bulky. People seem to forget that TOO SMALL and THIN means easy to lose and fragile. I like that I can feel this phone at all times but its not so big that it protrudes. EVERYONE loves this phone.It is AMAZINGLY customizable, I can upload MP3s after installing the easy to use software it runs just like a Digital Camera. I can use MP3s as ringers change phone themes, Camera works really well, sounds great, bluetooth is nice if you have a good headset, and MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL RECEPTION IS AMAZING. I Went from VERIZON to CINGULAR in the NYC area and I can barely tell the difference which Im sure there is but its hard to tell.Razr is a good phone too but If you want to be a little different from everyone else, go with this.",4
"AWESOME PHONE

This phone is AWESOME!!! After two and a half months of research, I settled on this phone, and I am very happy that I did. It's way more than a phone first of all. Despite that however, its still a damn good phone. So if all you want is a phone, this phone will do it, but it would be a waist, because it can do so much more. So far my phone is a DVD player (with Finding Nemo, Anchorman, and Coming to America ON THE PHONE), it's an mp3 player (280+ songs) it's an NES with super Mario 1, 2, 3, and Zelda, and 30+ more games, it's got a bible on the phone, its got a kamasutra in it, its got Microsoft word and Excel. It's got a program in which I can put my class schedule, and the phone goes to silent during class, and back to normal between classes. The 6682's camera is nice, but it does have memory issues. That's the main problem many people run into. When doing too much at once, sometimes the phone asks you to close other apps. For example, about 1 out of 4 pictures I take, WHILE listening to the mp3 player, the phone wants me to close the mp3 player, the phone can't save the pic unless I do. Pictures are very nice, if you don't use the zoom. Voice clarity is good. Some fun things to know. You can play mp3s for 7-9hrs and watch dvds 4-6hrs, estimated. I've never done them all the way to empty, so I can't say exactly.",4
"Great phone, decent PDA

This phone has everything the business professional needs (and some things they don't). The Symbian OS makes the perfect base for expandability without the limitations of Palm's PDA-centric design decisions.Pros:-expandability with free and commercial software-the Active Standby screen is great-excellent battery life-easy to access memory card-easy desktop syncing with INCLUDED cableCons:-camera cover is cheap and too easy to open-headset connector is non-standard-memory cards are very hard to findAll in all, this is a great phone for the budget-minded professional. It won't cost you the $300-400 that a similarly powered Windows Mobile or Palm phone would cost.",4
"Amazing signal strength.

This is a very well featured phone having a multitude of features and capabilities. However, the only aspect that I want to rate it on is the signal quality. This is by far one of the best phones for getting a good reception. I know that I will only use Nokia phones in the future.",4
"It fits and it's a nice color

This is a nice red color, kinda dark red with a little shimmer in it. It fit my phone fine. I don't use the belt clip so I took off the ratchet piece on the back. It left a little square hole in the plastic of the case, and the edges of that hole are unpainted (white). I have been using it for a month or so, and it has a few other little places where the red paint has scratched off. Also, there is nothing covering the screen, so it doesn't really offer any protection if that's what you're looking for. But mainly it fits and the red color makes my phone easier to find, so I'm happy with it.",3
"RIM BLACKBERRY SNAP-ON COLORED CASE COVER

This itme is great! It has saved me many times from destroying my Blackberry after a fall/kick/drop. :) The only thing that disappointed me was the color. I am a purple fanatic, and this case looks very purple on the website. However, when it arrived, the packaging said purple while the color was more of a light pink....maybe a very light lavendar. Nevertheless, it's a great buy if you want the protection and are not worried too much about the exact color.",4
"false advertising

This case arrived not like displayed on pictures. Clip is different. It is same cheap plastic one like on most of counterfeit products. Do not buy it.",0
"Fine Quality

Fine quality leather neatly made. Clips easily onto a belt or pants at the waist. Fits my phone, the Sync , perfectly.",4
"cheap

case ripped 2nd day of use cheap cheap would not buy another. Not leather, all cardbroad. Other then thast, phone fit good",0
"Cellet or no Cellet...

It seems to be a very nice item that would be very handy if you have a phone that fits it. I left a low rating not because it is a bad quality item, but of the following problem. The process of purchasing the item went very smooth. That is, paying for the phone case. The only problem is that I never received the items that I've purchased. I have taken all the steps that are necessary, including corresponded with the seller and letting them know of the problem. Called the USPS and having them investigate a never received package. I have nothing against the seller, they wrote to me that they sent out the package. The only problem I have is that I have never received it!",0
"Great

This case works great. I bought a couple of them. They are holding up well. I would buy again if I needed them.",4
"Razr phone case

Works good especially for the price. I would recommend this product but be prepared for a very long wait to get it!",4
"Great phone case

Mostly this can be used with motorola razrs or any phone as thick as a razr. Its made of leather and very durable. It has two belt clips. One is slide on and the other latches on with a button snap. It holds the phone snug and secure using a magnet button to close the case. Easy actess and a great case.",4
"Great Product

The first shipment was lost and I waited for the full 10 days before the shipper shipped it again. Then I received it in 3 to 4 days. The product is good, and the ""resend"" experience was acceptable. It therefore deserves a 4-star!",3
"what a deal

Price wise and quality wise You can't beat this cell case. Why pay $25 plus dollars?",4
"Great phone keeper

I really appreciate this product. The price is very reasonable (shipping included). I use it for CU 720 LG Shine (after looking at the dimensions of other phones that this thing fits). It fits perfectly and stays put. My only problem was on a cold rainy day, when I pulled out the phone in a hurry it flew out of my hand and onto the concrete. That's the downfall of a snug case and a slippery phone. Later, I attached a tether cord to the phone, so I have something to hang on to, and no problems since. I can also charge the phone without removing it from the case (just by opening the flap).",4
"Ok holster.

Good holster and serves the purpose. Some inside adhesive will stick to the phone.Overall a good product.",2
"Perfect fit at the perfect price

This case is great for a Samsung A900/Blade or Samsung A707/Sync. It's a perfect fit a little more free movement for the A900 but great fit nonetheless. The case is made out of good materials, great soft yet durable leather and the price is even better. Best case you will find for any of these two phones for this price. Highly recommended",4
"Good and functional

I bought this case for my Samsung Sync, and I like it very much. Easily accessed from the side, and the magnetized snap is also a good feature. Very comfortable to wear, good style, and is just the right size for my phone. The only thing I've found wrong with it from my perspective is when you catch it on something the clip pulls off with little to no force. Thats just me!",3
"Great Phone Case

This is the best cell case i have gotten so far. it fits my phone perfectly and it does not bother me while functioning in my daily routine. i would reccomend it to all.",4
"Great high quality product

High quality leather case. Very versatile with two connector types. I use it everyday. Very satisfied.",4
"Leather Cell Phone case

This cell phone case is a neat idea, but I also bought a clip on case for my phone and when that is on my cell phone, the phone does not fit in the leather case. I like the idea, and it looks nice, but have not used it. I may give it away to someone who does not have a clip on case on their phone. I don't think I'd buy it IF I were buying a clip on case for my phone, as then I have to remove the pretty new cover to use the leather case.",3
"Great for the price

For the price, it could not be beat. The only problem I had was that the magnetic catch was not totally ""chromed""? Part of it looked like bare metal. But then, I'm the only one that sees that.",3
"Perfect Fit

This case is a perfect fit for the Samsung T629 and slides easily over your belt. Good quality leather and so far it has no signs of wear after about a months use. Excellent price compared to the cell store offerings.",4
"Excellent product

I purchased this case for use with my RAZR. The case is very well made, and the magnetic fastener works perfectly. Excellent product for the price.",4
"Great Case!!!

I am very satisfied with this case . if look like an expensive item with double attached system . Authentic leather with nice shine and comfort .I recommend you this case !!!",4
"Case for the Motorola V3XX

I bought this case for my Motorola V3XX. The pictures are for the most part faithful to the product. The double fastening mechanism (slip on clip + button-up clip) is very useful. Some of my previous cases (with other phones) with only slip-on clips had a tendency to come off. .... this one seems rock solid ! The only word of caution I would like to add is that the case is a very tight fit for the V3XX. In fact the label on the packaging does not even include the V3XX in its list of compatible phones even though the product description on amazon does. The first time I had a very hard time even slipping the phone into the case but since leather is a stretchable material , with several weeks of use it is now easier to slip the phone in and out of the case, although it still requires a few seconds to do it.But overall, the case looks good, is compact and secure for my modeof stowing my phone (i.e. on my belt) and is great value for money !",3
"The perfect horizontal case!

I have to admit I was slightly nervous of what I would receive as this case was priced so cheap, but two other people gave it 5 stars so I bought it. I did like what I saw in the photo and was looking specifically (after reading other reviews on cases) for a clip that was sewn on and this one looked like it was. Having been living with this case for about a week now I can say that I am very pleased with it. There are two things about it that are different than in the photo. First the clip has been redesigned. he clip part itself is more narrow and then from the bottom up there is a flap that snaps at the top. This is to insure that the case does not slip up and off as you are removing the phone from the case. I like it! The clip and snap-flap are made with the same material as the rest of the case and they are SEWN on not glued. The second thing that is different than the photo is the magnetic closure on the front flap. It is not hidden inside the flap and body. It is a visible disc on the underside of the flap and on the body. This is fine with me as it is not visible when the case is closed AND the case does close effortlessly so that I'm not having to fiddle with it to find that magic spot where the magnets finally catch each other. My phone (the Samsung T629) fits in it perfectly and slides in and out of the case nicely. The case is sturdy (not flimsy and soft). I like the horizontal design as it does not interfere with front pocket access and isn't uncomfortable while sitting. I can't believe this case is priced so low. It is a high quality case and it looks expensive (and I shopped around for weeks online and in person).",4
"Great Cell Case

This case fits my Razor V3 perfectly and the leather looks great My last case failed because the clip was glued. This clip is stitched in place and I hope this will be an advantage. I like the option to clip and strap around the belt for extra security. You can't go wrong with this case especially at this price. All of my other cases that failed have cost much more.",4
"Excellent Leather case pouch for Motorola V3 series phones

AUTHENTIC CELLET BLACK NOBLE LEATHER CASE POUCH for MOTOROLA RAZR V3 / V3i / V3m / V3xx / V3t / V3r / Samsung T809, T629, A707 SYNC, A900 / SANYO 6600 KATANA / KATANA 2, 6650 / LG VX8700 SHINE - CELLET RETAIL PACKAGINGI bought this item after reading all the reviews given on this item so far on this site. I must admit that it stands for true 5 star ratings. Case looks beautiful from outside with black color and inside with the beige color. Material quality and finish of the of the case is good too. My V3 fit right inside without any effort and same is true when I have to take it out. Case comes with two types of clips which is too good for a price that you buy this item for. I searched for similar types of cases elsewhere and could not find a match that I was getting here on amazon. I would recommend this item to anyone who is looking for nice and convenient place for their V3.",4
"Excellent product

This small leather phone case is just the right size for razr-type flip phones. I purchased it for my son who loses everything! This case has a strong clip to attach it to a belt or waistband and also s snap piece to attach it to a belt loop. Extremely well-made. The phone can be charged w/o removing the case. Very, very good product.",4
"Excellent professional case

Excellent case bought around christmas 2007. Writing this review in August 2008 and the case still looks as good as when I purchased it. Very professional looking and phone fits well. Don't let the low price throw you !!!",4
"Cell phone Case

Cell case is too small to fit the Motorola V3xx phone as advertised. The V3xx is just a little longer than the rest of the Razor phones. Otherwise this is a fine case.",0
"Great case!

This case fits the Katana LX perfectly. It fits on your belt horizontally so it doesn't get in the way when you sit down. The magnetic closure is fast to open and close and the leather finish is easy to maintain and durable.",4
"Cellet Case

The product is very useful; I use it EVERY DAY. However, this is the second Cellet case I have had in the last <year because the leather that covers the clip becomes ""unsewn"" and tears off, and the belt canot slip in. That part of the leather must be strengthened.",2
"Just as I'd hoped

This item was exactly what I was looking for and, for the price, I couldn't have asked for anything better. My job involves a great deal of moving and lifting heavy objects, which would either crush my phone when it was in my pocket or push the phone painfully into some sensitive areas. This eliminates that problem beautifully. The only (very minor) complaint I might have is that the belt clip is so stiff that it takes a little effort to attach it.",3
"Good case

THis case takes good care of my phone and it looks so good on my belt.",4
"Cute sleeve

I purchased this leather sleeve for my Samsung Galaxy S2 so the face would stay protected and free of scratches when it was carried in my purse. I have an additional case on the S2 so it was snug when I put the phone in the case. I removed the additional case and the phone fit perfectly. I wrote to them and asked if there was a larger sleeve and they said no. The manilla sleeve was just so darned cute I would not send it back. I am now using it for my iPod. There is enough room for the iPod and earphones. I am completely satisfied with the case and use it everyday for the iPod.",4
"Happy Camper

Purchased the Pouch for my Samsung Smooth cell phone. All the other pouches were to big and I did not want a horizontal pouch. This one fit the bill. The cell phone is just under 2X4 inches and about inch thick when closed. Very easy to get the phone out and the magnetic flap stays closed.",4
"Loved it, but....

Loved it. Fit the phone perfectly and was exactly what I was looking for. But....feel apart in less then six months.",1
"Whoops!

This holster holds my smallish un-smart flip phone loosely enough that it's easily pulled out quickly when it rings. My only issue is with the clip. It's big enough for a belt that's 1 3/4"" wide and up to 1/4"" thick, and it's fallen off my 1"" belt a couple of tImes. But the clip is attached to a strap rather than directly to the pouch, so I thread my belt through the space between the strap and the pouch. I do give up the ability to easily unclip the pouch from my belt, but that's not been a problem. The magnetic clasp works well and and silently--No noisy Velcro.",3
"Best Bang for your buck

For the price of a fat bar tip you can now own a mobile phone that does what a mobile phone is supposed to do without the bells and whistels. You get the basic sms modes, settings, basic address book, some games and whatever else you would expect with a mobile phone that comes free with a packet of cornflakes. The battery lasts about a day if you do not use it much. To be honest 10 sms and 1 10 minute call and this phone is gasping for electricity.However it does what a mobile phone should do for a next to nothing price.If you do not use mobile phones this is one to get.",4
"I love this little phone

I have this phone , I got it free with a plan. I love it. It's reception is clear, it almost sounds like a land line. My kids bought several of the more expensive cell phones and I ended up replacing all of them with this. I really love this phone.",4
"Decent value - Quality Engineering

This isn't a bad phone for the price. I had one for about a year... OK display, great battery performance (charges quick, and you can talk for hours on a single charge), good keyboard, good sound quality(for playing ring tones), decent hands-free performance, rugged construction, semi-confusing menu system.But, it doesn't come with a built-in camera - so, when my C61 met an early demise, I decided to get the newer model Siemen's CT66, which has a camera, and uses the same charger as this model (so, at least I don't have to buy all new chargers for my car, work, home, travel bag, etc.)... I had an A56 before this one, and gave it to my mom when I upgraded to this one (that's another reason why I have so many chargers).I'm partial to the Siemens non-flip design - it goes in and out of your pocket really easy... and I really like that they don't change the battery charger interface when they release new models.",3
"Excellent Performance / Difficult Navigation

My fiance and I purchased this phone as an interim product while waiting on our Ericsson K700i's. PROS: I will have to say I am VERY impressed with the call quality and reception of this phone. I have talked to people in places other phones wouldn't even give me a signal. The CLARITY of the calls is also exceptional. The battery life is remarkable. The phonebook is easy enough to navigate. The speakerphone works well and is easily activated during a call. The buttons are laid out well despite the phones small size, but are slippery to the touch and if you have big thumbs like I do - then can be a bit tricky to navigate. CONS: The menu on the phone leaves something to be desired, I found it very difficult to navigate through to change the various options, it was not intuitive at all. The only other feature that was somewhat dissapointing was the difficulty in adjusting the volume during a call, there are no side/rocker buttons to adjust the volume, you have to interrupt the conversation and adjust it using the menu driven toggle button in the middle of the phone. Aside from missing a few features like bluetooth / pc-sync (usually only found in higher end phones) it's a great little phone for the price. I think if your looking for a solid, relatively small but not too small, light-weight and extremely reliable cell phone without a lot of bells and whistles - this is the phone for you.",3
"accessory s needed

i have searched for a hands free kit for this phone and could not find it also i see it isnt listed on this site",3
"Cingular is deceptive!

My review is on Cingular. I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used. THEY LIE. THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area. If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular. Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.",0
"The Cardo Scal 500 is the Best Bluetooth Headset!

The Cardo Scala 500 is the Best Bluetooth Headset! It is simple to configure and use. The Scala 500 alone is only $39 on amazon. Search for ""scala-500"". This model comes with the base adapter let's you use the Scala 500 with a Non-Bluetooth Cellphone or normal home phone or office phone with a headset jack.The volume is great and there is no static like the others. Most will not work more than a couple of feet away from the phone. The Scala works 30 feets away through steel frame office walls.If you want to add a great wireless headset to your non-Bluetooth cell phone? Don't want to spend $300 to add a wireless headset to your office or home phone? Then this is the one. There is finally a Bluetooth Headset that WORKS!",4
"Great Headset!

I was so lucky to find this headsetI use a Treo 650 ----- I have tried a variety of headsets, including all of the Moto's --- the Scala is clearly the BEST for the Treo 650, and likely, many others1. The volume was very good --- louder than any other headset I used with the Treo 6502. The connection times, are usually, very fast too ----- most headsets take awhile to establish a connection, but this one usually takes just a second or less, and of course, automatically picks up both outbound and inbound calls3. 90% of the people I talk to say that they can hear me very loudly and clearly --- rarely do I get a 'barrel' effect going with this headset, as many others produce4. The wind-noise-cancelling technology is for real --- I have talked a couple times, outside, in blizzards with this thing on --- quality was loud and clear on both ends!However, it seems that I have to re-connect the pairing for this device, every now and then ---- otherwise, I'm very happyPretty good talk time and battery, and of course, the volume is great!Lastly - the price cannot be beat!HAPPY TALKING!!!!",4
"Disappointed

After studious research, I decided to buy this headset. It was defective right out of the box. Cardo sent me a RMA (I paid postage) and I received the replacement today. They sent an older model headset which did not fit the charger, and a used non-bluetooth adapter. 2 strikes. Will keep you posted, but not impressed so far.",0
"Stay away from the adapter

The 1 star rating is only because of the adapter. The headset itself is nice and slick and I would certainly recommend it. The adapter is a totally different story. To start with - it is too big. Along with my cellphone (Audiovox 8600) which is relatively small in of itself, it feels like having an apple in my pocket. Secondly - the buttons are too big. They get accidentally pressed, and it was not uncommon for the special unlocking sequence to be pressed and then hell breaks loose. Finally, although my specifc phone model can work with the Jabra A210 in automatic mode, this adapter does not know to go into standby after some period of inactivity and therefore drains the battery. The manufacturer's suggested to use in manual mode - but then what's the point... I had to return this.Cardo says a new version is due in June. If you have a non-BT phone, either wait for that or try the Jabra A210 adapter. I was able to pair the Cardo headset with the Jabra adapter.",0
"Works great!

This handsfree works great and I feel safer driving now - but it didn't come with any documentation and I had to search online to get a manual and find out how to pair my phone. Why have a good product and then spoil the experience with a bad first impression?",3
"BlueAnt Supertooth II Speakerphone

I think this is a great product. It has great sound for both the sender and the receiver. It's very easy to set up and no installation is required. I use it in my work vehicle, my personal vehicle, and I set it on my desk and use it. I can pair it to multiple phones so my wife can use it also. The only negative I have found with it is that when the battery starts getting low my reception suffers greatly. That being said, I only have to recharge it every two weeks and I use it at least 2 hours a day. Another great feature for me, since I am constantly in and out of my vehicle at work, is that I can simply close the mic and it disconnects from my phone, then when I get back in the truck, I simply open the mic and it reconnects. I don't have to worry about being 30 feet away before it disconnects.It really is a great product, worth the money!",3
"EVERYONE needs one of these.

Oh yeah! I can turn the volume waaay up and hear every word spoken even over road and wind noise. This device is so good I'm thinking of hooking it on a belt loop and using it even when I am not in the car..J.",4
"Great device!

This is a really good device. The sound is clear to me and to the person I talk to. The volume is not too high, but it is loud enough. The pairing with my cell phone happens in a couple of seconds. I recommend it to anyone who does not want to invest some money in a car that has some features like bluetooth included...",4
"Great Hands Free Unit

Due to reading many positive reviews, I took a chance and ordered two of them. I received them just a few days later and think I made a good decision so far. The BlueAnt units shipped very quickly. After an initial charge, pairing the units with our phones was very easy. Especially nice is the device comes with two brackets that can stay on the sun visor while the Bluetooth's very strong magnets release them to take with you. Up to two phones can be recognized by the BlueAnt. After set up, they connect easily to our AT&T phone's Bluetooth in the car or around the house almost immediately when turned on. Sound quality is very good. In a pinch, they even work well as a speaker to play MP3's from the phone.",4
"Excellent product

It's so rare these days to actually get a product that does everything it's supposed to, let alone so excellently. I have had this product for over a month now and I love it. Sound is very good, the battery is awesome. I probably don't talk on it as much as other people, but I can tell you that I have not had to recharge the unit yet and I started using it about a month ago. That's amazing. Don't hesitate to purchase this product, it's the real deal. I can't imagine ever wanting to use a bluetooth earpiece when something like this is available.",4
"Portable handfree spekerphone

works great and easy to hear and the other party can hear me as well",4
"Road Warrior

Need this for the road to and from work makes taking calls alot less distracting use it alot easy to use and works well",3
"Outstanding Product!

The BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Supertooth II Handsfree Speakerphone is truly worth the money. In fact, I bought a second one for my fiancee'. Extremely clear audio, on both ends of the conversation. Talk forever it seems on a single charge. User friendly. Need to consider this one.",4
"good product

Very convenient product to have that allows for easy movement from one vehicle to the next. The speaker quality is good and the ability to shift the microphone to a different angle is a nice touch. I gave it 4 stars because it doesn't consistently automatically connect to the LG enV phone after pairing the two devices together. Sometimes if I try to make a call via voice dial, it won't activate the phones voice dial feature like it should when I press the Answer/End button. Overall the product is a good product, but LG enV buyers beware of the inconsistencies.",3
"Excellent Product

After reviewing a number of similar products, I purchased this one and am very pleased. The primary use is as a hands-free phone for the automobile. Works very well. Good voice volume, even at highway speeds. Mike picks up well without a lot of back ground noise. Magnetic visor clip-ons work well and the extra one is a nice touch for my other vehicle. This unit also works well as a speakerphone in the house where the whole family can talk and listen. Would definitely recommend this product.",4
"Blueant

Very good product. Sometimes I have a hard time hearing the person on the other line but the supertooth makes it easy for me to hear everyone because of the speaker.",4
"Does the job but...

I purchased the Supertooth II about three weeks ago. It was very easy to sync up with my LG VX8300 phone. Performs as advertized. However, it is difficult to find the right volume setting. If it's too loud, the speaker sounds tinny; if it's not loud enough, you can't hear your conversation over the road noise. It's not as good as the $200 hard-wired, built-in Motorola hands-free car kit (microphone, 3"" speaker) I had for my previous phone. However, for the price, you can't beat it.",2
"Almost Perfect

Pros: It works great! Battery lasts a long long time! The people on the ""other end"" say ""sounds better than any of my other blu tooth combinations"" (means, sounds better than my Lexus built in blu tooth, my Cadillac On-Star and any headset combo I have used). So, the people I talk to think its Perrrrfect!Cons: Speaker to me has adequate sound, more than enough volume to use while driving, but its just a little bit tinny (could use a little more depth of sound, or a little more bass).For the price, can't beat it! Take it from car to car with ease, Its a good solution for a non blu tooth equipped car. beats the heck out of the poor performing, echo ridden, on the ear blu tooth devices (and I've used just about all of them at one time or another)",3
"Doesn't work with my LG Chocolate

I was able to pair the S2 with my Verizon LG Chocolate just fine, but I could not use it. When pushing the ""finger"" to make a call, it would immediately disconnect. I tried lots of combinations of button-pressing both on the S2 and cell, without success. Before giving up, I contacted BlueAnt and they agreed that the LG Chocolate (and certain other phones) possibly wouldn't work with the S2 because of something in the cell circuitry. I returned it. In its place, I purchased a Motorola T305, which works fine with my Chocolate but has personality problems (see T305 reviews). I don't think it is in the same league as the S2, but it does offer hands-free safety. Which is what I was looking for.",3
"Bad design

The product repeatedly failed to connect to a Moto KRZR (K1M) whenreceiving phone calls, and the phone is a mere 2 to 3 feet away.When initiating calls, success rate was 1 of 3 times. If I place thecell phone right next to the BlueAnt Supertooth II, it works most times(but that is not practical). For reference, Supertooth II isa Bluetooth V1.1, Class II - which means range is 10 meters orin excess of 30 feet... yet it fails in a distance of less than 3 feet...",0
"Blue Ant is Great !!!

This is the first time I have used a bluetooth device. Received in the mail, read the instructions and charged the unit. Set up my Nextel I580 per the guide, set up the Blue Ant as instructed and I had it on the first try. Very easy. Blue Ant last over a week without recharge. Works great in my car on the visor as instructed. Great Unit, Great price.",4
"EXCELLENT PRODUCT

I PAIRED THIS HIGH QUALITY ITEM WITH MY VERIZON RAZRMAX VE......AND ITS BEEN FLAWLESS......I DO ALOT OF DRIVING FOR MY PROFESSION, AND I GOT TIRED OF LOOKING LIKE MR SPOCK WITH A BLUETOOTH DEVICE HANGING OUT OF MY EAR , THIS IS A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO NOT HAVING TO DRIVE AROUND WITH MY CELL PHONE TO MY EAR AND NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ROAD AND RISKING A TICKET. THIS IS A VERY WELL BUILT ITEM WITH A VERY EASY TO USE VOLUME CONTROL AND PAIRS VERY EASILY TO BLUETOOTH ENABLED PHONE....THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VERY EASYAND THE SUPPORT IF YOU NEED IT FROM BLUEANT IS EXCELLENT.I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS ITEM IF YOU NEED A BLUETOOTH DEVICE IN YOUR CAR OR HOME THAT WILL GIVE YOU A SPEAKERPHONE WITH EXTREME CLARITY AND QUALITY",4
"Not fully compatible

Did not work well with my LG VX8300 using latest V03 firmware.. outgoing audio was very bad, incoming very good. Headset volume menu keeps popping up on phone even though the unit is paired as handsfree",0
"Supertooth II

What an awesome product! I have tried other bluetooth handsfree products, and up until now I had not found a product that I liked or worked well.I love everything about the BlueAnt Bluetooth Handsfree Speakerphone. I like it features and its ease of use. I have already recommended this product to my coworkers.",4
"Good not great....

The WSJ sang the praises of the BlueAnt... Now I agree it is very clear and the person calling comes in clear and loud... BUT at times especially the first time you try to voice dial each day... It doesn't always connect to the phone's voice dialing system.. you have to open the phone,, turn the Blue ant on and off and then it seems fine from then on... Now I do have a phone that isn't on the list of phones in the instruction manual BUT Motorola should be Motorola and Bluetooth should be bluetooth... By the way Battery life is incredible!!!",3
"Product is a complete failure

Have has several Bluetooth units in the past. I wanted a non-contact unit for the wife. I paired the Supertooth II to her Motorola W490. The voice transmission is so choppy that you can not undrstand what is being said. Another $125.00 for the junk box. The vendor CCMA Accessories does not give refunds nor does Amazon. You may want to visit Best buy or some other reputable store",0
"Completely useless

I was very excited about this product based on the reviews. However, that quickly diminished when I discovered a major bug which completely makes this unit useless. It will not reconnect automatically when either handset or supertooth has been powered off then on or when the units go out of range of each other and then back in. Customer support at Blueant told me that this will never be fixed because the product was discontinued. I have 3 cell phones; a vx8300, v8700, and a RAZR V3M. I have two headsets; a Voyager 510 and a Z9. Both headsets auto reconnect with all 3 phones as they should. The Supertooth II is the first bluetooth handsfree I've ever had that did not do this. It's going back.",0
"Yeah SuperTooth!

I too have purchased many Bluetooth headphones for my Treo 700. They all have been disappointing! So after reading all these reviews, I decided to take a chance. I absolutely LOVE this handsfree device. I also have to push the connect button initially, but have heard this is more common with the ""smart"" phones (Blackberry, Treo etc.)People I talk to do not even know I am using it and it feels great to not have something in my ear. Last testimony- I like it so much, I just bought 2 more for my college age kids! Buy it!",4
"Absolutely Amazing.

I had been trying to get a hand-free blue tooth for my cellphone, and I never like the one that I wore on my ear. Never fit my ear perfectly. So I was looking for one that can be used in car without me have to wear anything.There are already some in-dash Audio equipment that has bluetooth. Mine does not. So I have to look for an alternative. And I had been disappointed by many (including the ones from well-brand name).. Until I stumpped upone this one.The quality of the sound and receiving is just absolutely amazing. I like to open the sunroof during the fall season, my wife can hear every word I said clearly without me have to raise my voice over the wind. In one the conference call I did, the land line at my office went down, so I used this one with my cell-phone, and there was absolutely no problem for the people on the other end. They even asked if we get a new conference call machine.Recommending to others? Absolutely. But don't take my words for it, try it yourself and you will understand why I love this machine.",4
"THE BEST IN ITS CLASS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have had this bluetooth handsfree in my car for a few months and it has stood up so well, it is unbelievable. I intend to get my mom and sister each a BlueAnt. They love it so much. The device is so loud with crisp, clear output. It pairs seamlessly with both my samsung and nokia, not a problem. If in doubt, this is the way to go...You will regret it, I kid you not....BEAUTIFUL PRODUCT !!!!!!!!!!",4
"Supertooth II microphone volume too low

I was thrilled when I first received this Bluetooth Speakerphone. I had no problems pairing it with my Cingular RAZR V3. It worked as expected the first couple of weeks I had it except after about 1 week the bright metal speaker cover dropped off. I superglued it back in place. Then after another week or so I received complaints that I could hardly be heard. I can find no mention in the manual of a way to increase the microphone sensitivity.I've been through reseting the phone and re-pairing it withthe cellphone but I still can't be heard.What a disappointment... I guess it's back to my old Motorola HS-850 Headset!Jack MacBlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Supertooth II Handsfree Speakerphone",1
"BlueAnt Bluetooth

I purchased this for My Husband as he travels in the car a lot. The speaker is great but he seems to have trouble answering when a call comes in.",3
"Supertooth II does the job.

After several weeks of use, I really like just about everything about this product.The only complaint I have, and it's a minor issue, is that it wont automatically connecto to my phone when it is turned on like my other BT headsets will do. I have to push the call button to get it to connect. A minor inconvenience.",3
"Couldn't be happier!

For the money I don't think this unit can be beat except for a hardwire install. It not only has great talk time (Three weeks, no recharge so far)but the volume far exceeds any other speaker I have tried. Looks good too.Highly satisfied.",4
"Excellent Hands Free Device

I tried five wireless Blue Tooth headsets (Plantronic, Logitech, Samsung, Jabra, etc)and none worked very well -- with one issue or another. Some sounded tinney, and all carried lots of road noise. So the people on the other end always complained.In stepped in the BlueAnt Bluetooth which I read about as Gadget of the Week in Barons. The device works very well. I simply leave it on the magnetic holder provided which rests on the Visor. I can hear the caller very clearly. The device is especially good at boosting the volume level. So I can turn the volume up and hear even the softest voices while traveling on the highway. On the other side of the call, the callers tell me that the voice quality is pretty good, with a hint of echo sometimes. Most important, they don't complain about road noise.I leave the device in the car all the time, and recharge it about once a week. The on-off switch is great. You flip the microphone down toward you and it is ON. You flip it back flat into the device, and it is off. So there's never a mystery about whether it is ON or OFF.I highly recommend this device for anyone who uses the cell phone while driving. Keep in mind that this device is essentially a speakerphone in the car. So everyone in the car will be able to hear the conversation, and everyone in the car is able to speak to the person on the other end of the call. So anyone who rideshares to commute may have issues with this feature.",4
"The Good, The Bad and The Could Be Better

I have been using the Supertooth II for only 48 hours but I have some initial comments. I have a daily driver (A BMW) with full Bluetooth capability built in and I wanted to get a device that I could use in my (weekend) fun cars that would allow my Motorola Razr to operate hands free. The integrated system in the BMW is fantastic and has spoiled me but I am still delighted that I can move from car to car with one phone and hence one telephone number and still have handsfree operation.I looked at other devices and they were divided into two catagories:1) Really nicely designed integrated systems (like Parrot's offerings in the market, for example)that had display screens and offered a full range of control similar to the integarted systems.2) Clip on devices that had limited capabilities but could be moved easily from car to car.The devices in category 1 had two disadvantages: (1)They required a dedicated installation to integrate the audio system for speakers and muting of the radio. (2) They could not be moved from car to car.The devices in category 2 seemed to offer weird plug in the cigarette ligher thingies that were just plain ugly and clumsy or they offered visor clip-on boxes but bad sound quality and cheap looking construction.The Supertooth falls into category 2 but seems to be very well made unlike the others brands I looked at. It looks less obtrusive in the cars than the lighter thingies or the cheap plastic boxes.So...The Good:The magnetic clip mounting is brilliant. I can leave the visor clips in place and very easily move the unit from vehicle to vehicle. I even guess that it would be possible to carefully install a metal plate under a part of the hard headliner or visor so that the Supertooth would magically clip on when needed and not even require the visor clip. I have not done this but have been thinking about it.Set-up is childs play. It took me about 90 seconds to register and connect to the device.The controls are simple and intuitive. I am delighted with anything that has a rotary knob to control the volume instead of push buttons. Sometimes old fashioned human interfaces work really well.Although I cannot swear to it, it has been reported that the battery life is outstanding. That is pretty important to me as I may forget to transfer the car charging cord with me when I move from one car to the next.The Bad:With the Razr, I must press the pick-up button every time I need to re-establish the bluetooth link. I am spoiled by the fact that the BMW system just knows when I am within range and automatically connects.An particularly evil (maybe it's just the Razr) annoyance is that when I do press the button to establish the link, the phone automatically goes into voice recoginition mode. This is really agravating as I must give it some command to make it shut up and half the time it winds up dialing a number when I don't want it to.There is no caller ID display. I cannot screen calls unless I dig the handset out of my pockets and check the CID. I would have liked to have this feature even if it added to the price.The Could Be Better:Sound quality is OK from the speaker, not spectacular. The microphone, as long as the unit is mounted on the visor, seems to provide clear sound to the caller.What good is the call reject button without a CID readout? I just don't understand why it is there.Why can't the unit sense when it is disconnected from the BT link and just power down automatically? I get that it can't power up by itself because that would require it to be partially on all the time, but why not have it power down automatically?One last tip: I discovered that I can leave the unit powered down (with the microphone folded) and when I receive a call, I can flip the mic down and press the pick-up button and it will connect. It takes some finesse to time it just right (it takes a few seconds for the BT link to be established) but it seems to work pretty well.I hope this information is of some value to you.",3
"nice, but some problems with LG VX8300

i purchased the supertooth ii (""S2"") for use with my LG VX8300 phones. the quality and design are excellent. the swivel arm seems a little fragile though. sound and voice quality are excellent.my only issue is compatibility with my LG VX8300 phone. i successfully paired the S2 with my phone, but there are a few quirks with how it works: (1) the S2 is a bit slow to connect to the phone after turning it on (flipping the swivel arm out). also, it would have been nice to have some audible indicator that the devices are connected, as i have with my blueant X3 headset. (2) the pick-up/hang-up button doesn't always activate my voice dialing menu on my phone. i've tried pairing with both the handsfree and headset profile, with the same result. finally (3) the pick-up/hang-up button does not always hang up the call or exit out of any active voice command menus.it's a nice device. i wish that it worked better with my phone.",2
"Excellent sound, simple to use

I bought this for my wife who has been driving around holding her cell phone (turned to the speakerphone setting) in front of her face. I could never quite understand what she was saying - there was a lot of noise, words were cut off, and sound quality was just poor. So, I decided to give her a Supertooth II.She absolutely loves it - it's easy to use, the sound is loud and clear for both parties, even at highway speed, and there are no words cut off. My wife even liked the ""retro"" look. I will probably be buying one for my car as well so I don't have to rely on headsets. I highly recommend this product.",4
"Super Solution - works Terriffic

I had the choice of finding a better hands free device, or buying a new car with integrated Blue Tooth for my Blackberry. I opted for the BlueAnt portable Hands Free Supertooth II. I paired the unit promptly. Having used many differnt blue tooth headsets, (Oakly/Motorola Sunglases, Plantronics, etc) I found the Supertooth to pair easily, and works terrific. With the Blackberry you have to press the connect button on the Supertooth when you first enter the vehicle to have it recognized by the Blackberry, but once connected, it is very reliable and the sound quality is fantastic. Charge lasts for a week on the road, and about 20 hours of talk time. The benefit of the Supertooth is you can take it into your office or home and have a high quality speakerphone should you need to do a conference call from your cell. - if you want to move away from a headset and still have hands free in your car, consider the Supertooth II. It's a great solution.",4
"Simple & Works very well

The BlueAnt Supertooth II is an excellent tool for talking on the phone in the car. It is clear, loud, and simple to use. It is the perfect compliment to my RAZR.Highly recommended.",4
"Well designed, well manufactured, and well...It Works Great!

Had a Motorola speaker phone in the past, what a piece of junk. I thought all speaker phones for the car were pretty much a losing battle. In the past, it was either problems synchronizing to the phone, poor battery life, or general poor quality of sound going out or coming in.The Supertooth II changed that. I have heard answering machine messages with me using the BlueAnt Supertooth II. The sound quality is outstanding. I could not tell my messages with the Supertooth II from a standard land line. The sound quality is just that good. I have a great new Sprint Samsung phone but speaker phone function is practically worthless. This takes care of that problem and then some when driving in the car. There's some sort of noise canceling circuitry that seems to reduce or eliminate road and wind noise too. With my old Motorola unit, I have had clients in the past tell me to switch off the speakerphone because it sounded so bad. That's why the Motorola unit was returned. With the BlueAnt unit, no voice quality problems whatsoever.The phone/Supertooth synch is a snap, that is, unless you don't know how to read or simply don't read instructions. Battery standby life is great, the layout of the controls is excellent and the microphone boom's on-off design is clever and fool-proof.Here in California, it will soon be an citeable offense to have a cell phone up to your ear while driving. This is a real solution to that problem.Two large magnets on the bottom attach to a steel clip that goes on your visor, now it can be easily removed for safe storage or transferred to another car. BlueAnt actually gives you two of these clips anticipating you using their unit in more than one car. Add to that, a car charger and a home charger and you have a electronic ""device"" that's actually worth the money that you paid.Lots of features and claims from the manufacturer but guess what? They're true...",4
"I love this thing

It's a little big but I can't tell you how handy it is to have handsfree with a 200hour stand-by...Oh wait, yes I can...I'll use this review forum!So the BlueAnt Supertooth II is a great piece of hardware. The speaker is very clear, the microphone is in a great strategic place and having it on the visor is ideal. Callers never complain or ask if they are on speaker phone which is a positive thing for me.The battery life is stunning too. I went two weeks w/o having to charge this unit. Granted, I don't make that many calls in the car, but when I do, it's easy and fun to do! I love the handsfree much better than the ear pieces. I hate looking like a dork with that junk in my ear. Don't get me wrong though, those are still SAFER than holding a phone to your ear.Taking a call in the car is never really ideal, but when you do, handsfree is so much safer. I can tell that my brain is still focused on driving when I get a call.I rigged this unit in such a way that the ear bud is always on stand-by so when the boss calls and asks if the forum is private, I can plug the included ear piece in and have it loaded in <5 seconds w/o distraction. SLICK!Setting it up with my Blackberry 8800 was a cinch. The phone knew the right settings and everything just worked. I liked that the Supertooth configured itself so that when I initiate, it defaults to voice dialing. NICE touch BlueAnt!So on to the deficiencies...The unit's visor clip is set to a specified thickness that was too thin for my car! It still sorta-worked but I was bummed when I slid the clip on and it was too thin. That makes the unit less level and more invasive to the cabin. I tried to bend it but those clips are insanely thick! Not a deal breaker but my visors don't seem that different to me. I imagine if your car visor has a mirror with lights, it might be too thick. Just a guess...Now the other annoyance: When I walk away, the bluetooth connection breaks as it should. When I come back, the connection does not. This is normal, but the only way I figured out to reconnect is to push the main button on the Supertooth. Each time I do that, the bluetooth connection comes back but then it engages my voice-dial system on my phone (as it should, really but how else should I reconnect the bluetooth?)Those are such MINOR things to me that I cannot give this <5 stars. It rocks....If you want a sweet speakerphone system for your auto, this is the one.",4
"Good product vs the others

I compared the BlueAnt with the Motorola models but the battery life got me sold. You can pair up to two phones with the device. Range is good. The 1st call you make/receive may take an extra second or two to sync but after that, it connects instantly. The clip on the visor may leave footprints on leather surfaces. So I use double sided velcro. You will be happy.",4
"BlueAnt Supertooth II

I have been trying to find a hands free device that I could use in my car that wouldn't require professional installation. For my purposes I had narrowed it down to 2...the Supertooth II and the Parrot Minikit.Unfortunately the Parrot minikit was elusive...even after ordering it it was delayed. And after reading about the Parrot, it seemed I would have to program it for voice commands, and probably the nail in the coffin for eliminating the Parrot was that I found their forums. There were lots of posts with questions, and 4 moderators for the forum listed. But I could only find 2 direct answers from moderators to the technical questions. How hard is it to respond to a post for a product you are selling? This is poor support and not a good way to start.So I bought the BlueAnt Supertooth II. I was able to pair my phone very easily (VZW LG Chocolate 8500), however I'm one of the unfortunate users that has to not only open the microphone boom, but I also have to then press the ""answer"" button for the bluetooth connection to take. Because of this, if I forget to connect to my phone when I get in the vehicle, it is hard to get calls through the device. However, last night I was playing with the Supertooth with my Motorola V3C and it works exactly as expected. Open the microphone and it connects and is ready to go with keypad dialing, voice commands or receiving calls. Since I'm getting ready to purchase a new phone and it will be a Motorola, I'm holding out hope it works as well as the V3C. I can live with the chocolate connection for another 5 days.I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of how I sound to others. I've been testing the kit by calling my work voicemail while on the road. I do not have the quietest vehicle (CR-V) and cabin noise has always been a problem both for me hearing someone else, as well as them hearing me. The speaker built into the cell phone has never worked well because of this. And in the past, even optional plug in speakers have not worked well.I am happy to report that that is not the case with the Supertooth II. I have left myself voicemail messages from a dead stop to going 55 miles per hour over a concrete bridge, and I can not tell when I listen to the VM! All I hear is my voice, with maybe a tiny bit of background noise that canceled out after a few seconds. I am truly pleased!I can also hear over the speaker pretty well. I haven't tested this as much as calling out as I haven't had the device that long to have a lengthy conversation with anyone. But the few short calls I have had have worked just fine.I have my device on the top of the visor instead of where all the pictures show it (they show it on the side facing into the cabin). I prefer this as it keeps it more out of view of passers by, and could be mistaken for a garage door opener since you can't see the entire device. I open the microphone when I get in the car to make the connection and if I make or receive a call I simply pull the visor down a touch to bring the microphone a little closer. This works great for me, and I've found that if I leave the visor all the way up, the speaker actually sounds a little louder with no distortion. With the visor all the way up my voice does not sound quite as good to the caller, however speaking up a touch louder or moving the microphone down a touch more fixes the problem easily. And for me, I don't mind having the visor ""partially"" down.This is a great device and I'm so glad to see someone selling a device that does a good job and doesn't require professional installation. I haven't had a chance to thoroughly test the battery life on it but the numbers in the specs are incredible. If it lives up to those I'll be more than impressed.The only thing I mark it down on is I wish it took mini USB for a charger. My motorola phone does, as well as my GPS...so it would have been nice to have this device use the same charger. I'm actually considering paying an install shop to run a dedicated power cord so I can use it for any of my devices without having to use the lighter socket or have visible cords all over the cabin, but the fact that this device takes a regular DC cable is making me hesitate. It would be worthwhile to make the investment if all my car electronics used the same connection, but having one use something different is causing me to wait. I did find a converter that looks like it would take the DC and convert it to mini USB, but I'm not certain if the flow of electricity is going the right direction. I'm going to look into that and if the converter I found would work, I will definitely invest in having the power hard wired.All-in-all I think this is a great device and for only $100 (or less) and can be easily moved from vehicle to vehicle (think travel), I don't see how it can be beat.",3
"BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Supertooth II

This is a great product! In fact - I was so impressed with it, I bought a second one for my other vehicle! Small, easy to use, good quality, decent sound, and the set up is easy too.",4
"""Perfect""

The earpieces are uncomfortable, with and without wires. The speakerphone on most cells vibrate alot. The first time I tried this out, (admittedly, I have only had it for 10 hours), my wife said the sound quality from the microphone was ""perfect."" Additionally, the sound quality from the speaker was next to ideal.The few previous problems others mentioned have not occurred: no problems with audio/driving mode (i.e. ""call the office""); no problems with the LG 8000+ model; no echo whatsoever.If I don't have a follow-up review, consider this product near-perfect.",4
"Perfect Birthday Gift

This made me look really clever, my husband loved it so much he has shown it to his friends and family and now other ppl have bought one also. This is the loudest clearest handsfree speaker phone, it is especially great for ppl who have to wear hearing aids. And the battery life outlasts most other models. Very light weight and fits easily into tight spaces. I doubt anyone could be unhappy with this product.",4
"SuperTooth ll is GREAT

I have been using the SuperTooth ll blue tooth device for nearly a month, and I love it. The reception is very good, it connects everytime to my phone, and the battery life is great !! I would recommend this for anybody who talks while driving !",4
"Solid product that suffers from same issue as all speakerphones

The speakerphone is great. Loud, crisp, and clear. The microphone picks up voices a little weakly, but does a good job of blocking out MOST ambient noises. The main drawback is the microphone also picks up some of the conversation being emitted from the speaker, causing the dreaded echo effect.It isn't unbearable, and doesn't happen all the time unless it is a REALLY loud talker (and even then the echo can be minimized with the volume control), but it can be minorly irritating.The battery life is not really an issue with this anymore, due to it coming with a car charger, which is a REALLY helpful feature.The design is not cumbersome, and it looks decent. I recommend this product.",3
"BlueAnt Bluetooth Speakerphone

This item is all thet said it was and more. It is very simple to use and people your talking to don't even know that your on a speakerphone. It's great because now I don't have to worry about getting a ticket and it's much more convenient then trying to grab my phone and holding it while driving. Now I just push the one button on the unit and talk. The BlueAnt is placed right on the visor so the speaker is just a few inches from your mouth. Overall it's great, if there's one drawback it's that you have to make the connection each time you get in the car but that only takes a few seconds.",4
"Works as promised; speaker a little tinny. Portable speakerphone great

I was frustrated that the Bluetooth interface in my vehicle did not work with my Blackberry. This device works wonderfully and as promised. A praise: The book was great to specifically list the link process for my phone. Two items of concern; I could not find any information about the microphone that came with the device, and the speaker is a little tinny. It's a simple tradeoff for small compact size. I not only wanted it for my car use, but wanted to be able to use it for a speakerphone in impromptu meetings where advanced planning was not possible. It works great for that.",3
"Blue Ant Hands Free

The unit is merely adequate for use in the car. The speaker is the major drawback as it has a very tinny sound. All ambient noise (such as the AC and heating fan) must be eliminated. There is an inherent echo noted by many callers. You have to speak up to assure that you are heard. It also takes a long time to bond with the phone's bluetooth (phone is an LG Chocolate).All in all the unit works but it lacks dynamic sound in both sending and receiving. Possibly this is a problem with bluetooth connectivity but the unit does not give the overall impression of quality construction.Prior to this, had a Motorola phone which had a hard-wire hook up to a Motorola portable spekerphone unit. This was far superior sound-wise to the Blue Ant.",1
"Great Way To Be Handsfree

The Blue Ant has become a major part of my driving enjoyment! Now I can make and recieve calls easily and safely! I like it so much that I have purchased one for a friend and when I showed it to my brother, he immediately went on line and destroyed my birthday gift plans for him!Truly Great Product!",4
"Great!

After a brief setup, it works flawlessly with my Motorola Razer.Sound quality is great.",4
"blue ant supertooth 2

This product has performed as advertised. Easy to set up, simple to use. The speaker, being small is a little tinny, but voices are easily recognizable. I have recommended it to others.",4
"Good device, Battery life not as advertised

The supertooth 2 has held up to all my expectations but a few. the speaker is loud and clear, even when driving on the freeway with lots of noice. the people I talk to don't know I am on a handsfree device. there are only two problems I have had with this unit.first, the battery life is not as good as advertised. after about 6 to 8 hours of talk the device either disconnects from my phone in the middle of a conversation, or the volume drops to the point where I cannot hear anyone. I don't talk more than 6 hours per day, so I find if I charge the unit every one to two days I am fine.second is I get an echo at times when I am talking.overall its a great accessory.",2
"Best bug, Blue Ant-Blue Tooth

I purchased the BlueAnt Hands Free Speakerphone to use in my truck. It works so well, I intend to buy another for my wife's car. It's now the law so get one that works.",4
"BlueAnt handsfree speakerphone

The BlueAnt worked just as advertised. My wife and I both have them in our cars and have no problems. Easy to use and good quality sound.",4
"Works really well

I bought one of these a few months ago and I liked it so much a friend of mine took it from me. I bought another and have really enjoyed it. The volume is good (I drive on very noisy terrain) and my callers say they hear me well without any feedback. I have had several bluetooth car kits and this is just the best so far because there's no installation other than what you'd do with a radar detector. The charge lasts forever. I'd definitely recommend this BlueAnt product.",4
"Hate Headsets, Love My Bluetooth II!

I hate wearing uncomfortable headsets and they always seem like more pain than they're worth, but, since my State is going handsfree (a good thing) I had to find an alternative for my car. I love my Bluetooth II. I initially tried a Motorolla speaker but the echo was so bad that people I was calling couldn't make out what I was saying. The BlueAnt works great with my Samsung (Sprint), and it comes with a car charger so it never has to leave my car. People say it is clearer even than my handset!",4
"Super BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Supertooth II Handsfree Speakerphone

This is a great product. Easy to pair with my Mototrola cell.The sound is great. When talking through it , nobody could ever tell i was on a speaker phone.It works great with all the features of my cell. I really like the design and color, both match perfectly the inside of my Chrysler Crossfire.The turn button for the volume is a great feature.The life of the battery is incredible. It comes with 2 sun visor clips, so it's easy to switch car .",4
"A Must for those who don't want/need a headset

Absolutely tops! Smashing! California state law mandates the use of a headset or handsfree device commencing 7/08. I didn't like the idea of having to use a headset, and while surfing, I came upon this highly rated device. Professed that is simple to use (a must for this techno-idiot) so I thought I would give it a try. Couldn't have asked for anything better for my purposes. Simple to pair, unfortunately, it's pairing is limited to a handful of cell phones. I use a Razor, and had no trouble. The battery life is excellent, and the tone and clarity is exemplary. An excellent buy at a more than fair price.",4
"Works well for me

BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Supertooth II Handsfree SpeakerphoneThis replaces a Motorola T305 (which was terrible) Sound quality is much better and loud enough. Its a little annoying having to set up everytime I connect with my Blackberry but once connected it works great. Excellent battery life. Probably one of the best if you want portable blue tooth hands free,",3
"Great Speakerphone

AWESOME. I am in sales and on the road a lot. This works for me because I have lost 3 bluetooth headsets.",4
"It actually works

The BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Supertooth II Handsfree speakerphone is just like its title and its easy to use and it works even for those that aren't gadget knowledgable. If my husband can use it anyone can.",3
"Very Cool

My Nokia 6555 is not listed as an approved phone, but it ""paired"" in mere seconds. My only experience has been talking while parked in the driveway. Not much of a test....but as a ""driveway"" speaker-phone its SUPERB.",4
"Supertooth has a super battery

I don't make a habit of submitting many reviews, but I had to come back and add another entry for this little gem. My father and I both have this unit and both can't believe the battery life of this thing! I was surprised to learn that he had the same reaction as I did...we talked about deciding to charge the thing even when it didn't need it (red light not blinking yet) because we were heading off for a long drive trip and thought it was a good idea ""just to be safe"". I make a daily round-trip commute of about 130 miles and use the supertooth most of the time when I make and receive calls...and I don't have to charge it except for every 3 weeks...maybe more. I only wish that other companies would use whatever rechargeable battery technology Blueant is using. Unbelievable.",4
"Blue Ant

Quality product. Voice quality is excellent and the battery life between charges is to specification.",4
"BLUE ANT-great hands free option

After having tried countless methods, wires, wireless earbuds, etc...this has turned out to be the best option for me. As a sales rep who spends quite a bit of time in a car, this is a nice safe option to holding the phone, and has much better perfomance than an earbud. My husband bought a Motorola device in the similar price range to this unit, and is considering returning it and going for a Blue Ant.The speaker phones microphone works well enough to pick up voices of passengers in the 3rd row of my minivan. Nice volume control on unit.Inexpensive option for the convenience and performance. Holds a charge for a LONG time.",3
"Wound up getting two

I bought one for my wife and we both liked it so much that I got one for my car. It's very easy to use and it works great. People on the other end of the conversation *sometimes* hear a little echo but this is really nit-picking compared to the benefits. We really like the fact that it uses a knob instead of buttons for the volume!",4
"Nice

I've been using this for about a week now and I think it works very well. The speaker could be a little clearer, but it's a vast improvement over wearing one of those ""ear growths""! I would have given it a 5 but it doesn't automatically kick my Motorola ""Q"" into headset mode, I have to connect to the Supertooth II through the phone.",3
"Good but could be better

PROS: Phone connects instantly when in range / very portable / Microphonepicks up your voice well / Fits in your pocket or Glove compartmentCONS: Speaker could be louder / have to wait for the other person tofinish or else part of the conversation gets chopped off (As domost speakerphones)I was looking for a handsfree speaker phone for my new cell phone. This product works. My phone picks up the signal as soon as I enter the car. The only draw back is that the speaker does not provide adequate sound so I have to turn off the radiio completely. If your car produces a lot of road noise this product might not be for you. Another draw back is the one way communication. you have to wait for the other person to stop talking in order for them to hear your complete sentence. otherwise some of your sentence will appear broken. The portability of the unit makes it easy for you to bring the system into the house and use it while your on hold with a company, cooking and talking at the same time, or simply multi tasking. Don't get me wrong, it's a great item with some minor drawbacks. I wouldn't retun it if that makes a difference.",3
"Completely Satisfied

I did a lot of research before buying the Supertooth II and have found it well worth the price. Although it does not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive hands free speaker phones, it does an excellent job! I really like how easy it moves between the cars I drive.",4
"works most of the time

Like every electronic device I have ever had, there are always some glitches.It works most of the time with little problem. Does not automatic pair to the phone, you must hit the answer switch on the blue ant everytime you get into the car. Once you do that it will ask you to say a command, if you are not calling someone and do not want to hit end on your phone, I say check time and it will give me the time and date. Once in a while I here a beep from the phone and it has disconnected itself. Twice I have not been able to connect the phone to the device. If that happens you must remove the battery from the phone and wait a min. and reinstall. Even with the problems I would still recommend this device.",2
"Definitely worth it

I purchased this for my 40 minute commute to and from work. Works well with my Motorola RAZR V3 (Cingular/AT&T; service).Pros -- Comes with simple u-shaped metal brackets to fit over the visor. Since the magnets are on the unit, you can still use the visor as a visor and move the speakerphone to the other side. Calls are loud and clear with both sides of the conversation. Don't have anything dangling on my ear as I would with other hands free devices.Cons -- The aluminum cover for the on/off hook button came off, but was for cosmetic purposes only; still works fine. When using voice dialing, I only get the selection recognized the first time about 20%. Usually I have to repeat at least once, sometimes several times, but this may be more of an issue with the RAZR than the speaker phone.To save on battery charge, I only have the unit powered on during my commute. To ensure the phone and speakerphone are synched up, my standard operating procedure is to first flip out the on/off switch, wait for the green light to go out, then punch on the on/off hook button. The light will come on and it then gives a ""squalk"" indicating the connection. I then wait for the light to go off before attempting to make calls. If I don't manually sync the units, if a phone call comes in, voice mail usually kicks in prior to the autosync is complete.Purchase went very smoothly through Amazon Partner ""AccessoryOne"". Prompt shipping.",4
"Bluetooth Portable Handsfree

This unit is a good little hands-free set. It synced very easily. The volume is loud and easily understandable. The blue flashing LED can be distracting as others have mentioned, but positioning it just off center on the visor was enough to resolve that issue. Great battery life.",3
"Great Product

I have spent a good amount of money on Bluetooth ear piece and have yet to find one that performs as well as this device. The sound quality is excellent. I generally have no problems at all except when my cell battery is low, and the Bluetooth signal gets weak. However that is an issue with my cell and not the device.I also live in the Northeast were almost every morning in the winter the car is quite cold. Generally cold weather can be pretty harsh on electronic batteries, but I have yet to have an issue with this device. The battery life is really long, perhaps I charge the device once every other week.Would and have recommended this device to others.-JPH",4
"Mostly good

background: 1998 Subary Legacy GT, 2007 VW GTI, Verizon LG EnV phone, used phone's speaker phone, and several blue tooth headsets.So first off, this thing is considerably bigger and heavier than I anticipated. The pro is that perhaps the parts are good quality. It does feel sturdy overall.Experience - I was able to test it today and called someone through local driving. It paired with my phone w/o a problem and I was able to make a call that transferred directly over to the ANT. It seems that the volume needs to be atleast 1/3 less than the max to kill any feedback/echo. The sound is good, the receiver said I was clear, no car noises (as well as on the highway), and no echo if the volume wasn't put up too high. Locally and on the highway, I was able to hear well enough the speaker at the determined volume. It's not set as loud as I normally would prefer but it's acceptable. I can keep my music playing at a very low level w/o disturbing the conversation. I do like how flipping the mic and pressing the talk button turns on and connects the unit to the phone while receiving a call, and turning off the unit is just pushing the mic back flush to the unit. The mic flip doesn't seem to be as sturdy as I'd like it and I wished it could be flipped to 90 degrees. I think if the mic was facing further away from the main speaker, I would be able to turn the volume up without echo. I'm happy that it includes wall and car charger. Also, it includes an earpiece in case you want to take the call off the open speaker and remain handsfree.This is my first hands free speakerphone and have to say it's a definite step up from an ear piece. On long drives, the earpiece can be uncomfortable and a hassle. If you need more power, you pretty much need to stop your conversation and switch to a phone or wait an hour of charging. The calls have been clear, trouble-free, and easy to operate while in a car. I definitely would recommend it if you haven't tried a handsfree speakerphone yet and don't want to upgrade to an installed/integrated system.",3
"Not up to expectations

While the Supertooth II is functional, it does not live up to the expectations of some of the rave reviews.The speaker quality is scratchy and there was feedback issues for the recipient of my calls.Functional but not fabulous, I had to return this item.",1
"Awesome product!

I had never bought a Blueant product before and was a little skeptical about the performance even though the reviews were pretty positive. My purchase decision was based solely on the reviews on Amazon.com. I have used the product for about 20 days now and I must say that it's AWESOME! Connects instantly with my cell phone, voice quality is awesome, no one on the other end has complained about any static or echo so far and it has not needed recharging in 20 days. The included visor clips are strong and hold the product in place even on bumpy roads. If you're looking for a quality Bluetooth speakerphone, look no further!",4
"Good Item

Works well with Motorola bluetooth phone. I've dropped on the ground and generally abused it and it continues to work well.",3
"The BEST thing since slice bread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW,WOW!!!!!!! This bluetooth device is exceptional, the clarity is excellent, pairs with my Nokia in seconds, compatible with many other phones based on the manual. The kool thing about the manual is that it gives pairing instructions for each phone brand..Isn't that kool? Guys, it is worth every dime...I am so impressed with it. Also, it is very loud and clear, I used it with my radio on and windows down, can't do that with some of these devices. The interested thing also was the fact that I was able to simply remove it and take it inside my house and use it. It comes with a car charger, AC charger, 2 visor clips and a earphone if you want to have private conversations. Overall, A MUST HAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",4
"Very useful

The BlueAnt Supertooth II is very handy, works well for handsfree. Unfortunately, the Sanyo Katana cell phone does not hold a connection with it. That's the only fault we've found.",3
"hands free

The Blue Ant handsfree unit works well, however it disconnects from the phone at frequent intervals. This happens more often than it does with my Motorola ear piece.",3
"Extraordinary

Excellent reception from the cell phone. Excellent speaker. Very easy setting. I will buy another one for a collegue.",4
"definitely the best among the rest

It is definitely the best among the rest but...1) at times when I am calling the blue Ant from another phone, I hear my voice being echoed2) occasionaly when I am hearing from the blue Ant, the voice is not as crisp. But 98% of times it works really well, for both the parties (caller and callee).3) syncing up with the phone is a piece of cake4) cutting the Blue Ant during a conversation and switching over to the phone is really smooth (the call does not get disconnected)5) all in all even with the occasional hiccups I mentioned above, this is - like I said the best you can get. Take my word for it you will not be dissapointed.",4
"Works ok, but needs mounts.

As other reviews have said, this works quite well as a bluetooth speaker phone. However, the visor clip on mine kept slipping on the visor, resulting in the phone moving around. When I moved the phone to the other end of the visor, hoping that being closer to the connection to the car instead of a snap that held it in place would result in less vibration and hence less motion, it failed to cover the road noise. I suspect this is more a problem with my car, in that the visor bounces more and is slippery, than with the speakerphone, but it stillwent back.",2
"When it works, it is worth the money...

If you buy the Supertooth, be sure that you understand the merchant's return policy.I bought this item and tried it with two LG (VX5300 & VX8300) Bluetooth cell phones.It did not work well with either phone, even though the merchant thought it shouldwork well enough with the VX8300.Problem is, after making too many trips to Verizon (where I had purchased the phone),the return policy had expired! Neither the manufacturer (BlueAnt) nor the merchant(Cellularaccessory.com) cared to even give me merchandise credit so that I could actuallytrade it in for something that actually worked.I did not want my money back, I just wanted a Bluetooth setup that actually worked well.However, due to my wanting the Bluetooth to work, I wasted too much time and went beyondthe return policy expiration date.Whatever happened to keeping the customer happy?",2
"Great handsfree device

I really like this handsfree speakerphone. People don't know that I'm not talking on my cell phone when I use it. The only thing I have noticed is that it really causes my battery on the phone to drain quickly. Other than that, I really love it. Everyone that rides in my car asks what it is and then when they see it being used they like it too.",3
"works like a dream

works like a dream, would definately recomend for a hands free device in the car",4
"Excellent

This item works as anticipated. Much better than the bluetooth earpieces. Sound quality is very good. Biggest problem is remembering to turn it off and on. If you don't turn it on, you can't turn it on after the phone rings.",4
"Good -- Not Perfect

I picked this up for my wife for Christmas to use with her Cingular RAZR V3. Overall it is working pretty well, but it's not perfect. Setup was easy, and sound quality is pretty good -- on both ends. The noise supression is excellent -- when I talk to her I can't tell she is in a car. The background is totally quiet.The negatives have been mentioned by other reviewers. Mainly the unit is slow to pair when you turn it on. So if you forget to turn it on in the car you'll have to answer your call on the phone first, then tell your party to ""hold on"" while you turn on the Supertooth and let the call transfer. Also the unit has no voice dialing built in -- so you're stuck with whatever your phone supports. Finally it has no Mute button which would be handy for use on concalls.So overall it works OK. Not great, but does the job.",3
"Blue tooth access

I am hearing impaired and use hearing aids. This wonderful device works well in my 2005 Prius that does NOT have bluetooth built in. It was easy to program the connections between my cell phone and the device. Not one moment of difficulty. The directions are well written.Most importantly, the sound is clear and I have no trouble understanding callers while driving the car; Just push a button to pick up the call and it is clear.California will have hands-free requiements in 2008. I am ready right now. Thanks for presenting a great, easy to use produt that words as advertized!",4
"BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Supertooth II handsfree speakerphone

Got it to easily work with my Blackberry but EVERYONE I talk to on it complains about the sound quality.Well built device but poor performance reviews from the people that I talk to...Sorry!Not recommended by me!",1
"Works great

This device is just like having an integrated blue tooth speaker system in my car. It is mounted on the sun visor so it is close enough to my head to provide excellent sound quality for both the speaker and microphone.",4
"Great hands free speaker even in a convertible

Convertibles are loud even with the top closed, so I was a little worried about a hands free system mounted on my visor. I worried for nothing. The BlueAnt works great and I've had no complaints from anyone, which means it does cancel out background noise very well.",4
"Supertooth II...is SUPER...

This is by far the best device I have ever purchased for Bluetooth...It is out of the box one of the easiest devices to set up and learn how to use...and it comes fully charged and ready for use...my personal device lasted almost 2 months before I needed to think about charging it...I provide these to traveling executives who do not have the time to ""read"" the instructions...and hate headsets...but require a ""hands free"" due to many state laws regarding cellular phone use while driving...many of them are using the device to conduct ""speaker phone"" conference calls...at their desk because the quality of the audio is much better than the cellular devices built in speaker phone abilities...The device is very portable...and requires no special installation...it attaches to the visor with a magnetic backing...",4
"So far it's great

I'll reserve my long term review for later, but so far (the last 3 days), this thing is the real deal. Connects to the phone easily. Sounds great even while moving and background sound (kid movies) all around inside the vehicle. Very slick design. I just ordered another one for my wife's vehicle.",4
"Battery can't be replaced - buy a new unit!

This is a throw away product as the battery can't be replaced. The company says that if the battery fails after the warrantee period, you have to buy a new unit. They refuse to state an upper temperature limit, even though the unit is to be used in a car that can go to 140 degrees easy.",1
"Not so super!

*Pickup/Hangup button intermittant at first, now completely inop*Voice commands unrecognized through Supertooth. Works fine on elcheapo headset.*When I am able to pick up a call the speaker sounds like Charlie Brown's dad talking through a tin can.*No response from manufacturer on warranty inquiry.",0
"Great product

I have had my Blueant bluetooth speaker for about 2 months and I love it. The speaker sounds clear and the transmition is great. My wife can not even tell i am on it. It does have a slight delay when the phone rings but other then that I am completely satisfied.",3
"blueAnt bluetooth

excellent, i am glad I purchase it. It is excellent to have the Blue Ant Bluetooth, since they are not allowing for drivers to use a cellular phone while on the road, it becomes very useful.My devise works perfectlly and not only that I can connect other bluetooth to my phone and it does not interfere.Thanks for this item.Idalmis GArcia",4
"Husband loves it!

First bluetooth device for my husband. He has an LG cellular phone and had trouble hearing and being heard in the car while using the speaker on his phone. This was simple to pair up even though his phone model wasn't even in the manual. He has clear reception and volume with it while parked on the car visor, and he says it is the best reception he has ever had. So far so good. We're BlueAnt fans now, and I bought a lot of good will along with this gift.....",4
"Does not fit

I purchased the item for my SUV and tried to attach the speaker phone to my sun visor. It does not fit. My sun visor is too thick so I can not find another place to secure it. You might want to check your sun visor before purchasing the item.",1
"Blue Ant Bluetooth Portable Speakerphone

The speakerphone works mostly well, but it occasionally drops out or the sound breaks up. I don't like the on/off switch. You have to flip the microphone boom up to turn it on. I would prefer it had a separate switch so I could use it with the boom flat.",2
"handsfree supertooth II

Always found this excellent....then changed my iphone and forgotten how to programme the handsfree in with my new phone.Does anyone possess a book on this handsfree as to how to programme in another iphone please ??",4
"What A Piece OF JUNK

Evan the support team can't help with this Product.I want to upgrade to new Firmware, they cant helpThere BlueAnt Q1 updater 2.00 will not load the updatesI hold Amazon responsible for letting this product to besold on there website. It IS JUNK",0
"Great Hands Free BlueTooth for the Car

This is way better option than an earpiece if you only have 1 car. Actually it can be transfered to another car easily as 2 clips come with the purchase. great reception and my boss doesn't even know I'm using it when he calls as it has phenomenal noise reduction. I highly recommend.",3
"Good Quality - Not for Blackberry

My Blackberry was not producing good call quality via this device. I was not sure whether it was the phone, service or speaker phone, but I got tired of it not working to my expectations. The volume never seemed to be loud enought and the person on the other end of the call always had to strain to hear me. They kept saying I sounded like I was in a tin can.",3
"Finally a speaker phone that works well!

Sound quality is great and synchronization with bluetooth works well... only possible complaint would be the mount clip designed for sun visor - doesn't work well on visors with vanity mirror and thicker design.",4
"not reliable with centro or treo

The sound quality in the car is great. The callers often complain that they can't understand me despite talking directly into the mic.The thing that makes this unuseable is that it often links to my phone but doesn't actually connect. I may or may not hear it ringing when I make a call... and, even though I am connected to the device, when the caller answers, we can't hear each other....it isn't really connected.so, this is useless",1
"Brilliant Handsfree Device

This is a wonderful, easy to use handsfree device. I never liked the in your ear, over your ear headphones. This one clips on easily on the magnetic clip on the sunvisor of any car. The sound quality is really clear (when you are in signal), even driving down busy roads. The battery life is unbelievable. We liked it so much we bought one for all our kids so we can call them while they are on long trips and they can call us ""safely"".",4
"This is a great bluetooth speakerphone

BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Supertooth II Handsfree SpeakerphoneI love this speakerphone. It is very clear on both ends of the conversation and has a really good volume on it. I have tried others before where the volume and clarity just wasn't there. This is definitely a must have if your state does not allow cell phone usage while driving. I just wish they had more in stock so my hubby could get one!!",4
"Glad I Found It

To comply with the new law (hands free driving when speaking on a cell phone) I bought this for everyone in the office. They all loved it and it's so easy to use!",4
"Great Idea!!

This is such a handy device to have.Works great, very clear as well as easy to use. Will spread the word about this.",4
"Clear Great Sound w/ Radio Off

Very impressive little device. The sound was a bit muffled when picking up normal radio volume, but had no problem with normal road noise.",4
"Highly Recommended

My wife is the busy owner of her own company and she was looking for a convenient hands free device for the car. I found this BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Speakerphone and it has been exactly what she needed. Back and forth audio sounds great and not like a speakerphone. I had it configured and set up in 5 minutes. I highly recommend this product if you're in the market for a hands free Bluetooth device for your car. This unit fits on the visor and is very easy to activate and deactivate.",4
"Blueant Supertooth II is Amazing

I bought 1 of these for my daughter for Christmas. She wasn't thrilled until she tried it. Now she absolutely loves it!!!! It's easy to use and the sound is flawless.",4
"easy to use

After figuring out how to sync the phone to the devise (a little complcated), it works GREAT. As we are a bit techologically challenged, it is nice to use this critcal accessory with no problems what so ever.",3
"Help with Motorola V9

I actually bought several of the Supertooth II's and gave them as Christmas presents. It is a great product thus the 5 stars. It was outstanding with my Motorola Razr V3 but I recently changed to a Motorola Razr2 V9 (AT&T;)and have had some issues.I cannot get my Blue Ant to Voice Dial. It paired fine with bluetooth no problem. Any key I touch comes through the Blue Ant except Voice Dial. If I Voice Dial once with the phone then I can Voice Dial through the device each time after that. So it is the initial ""first time"" that does not work. I called Blue Ant and they say it's the phone. I called AT&T; and they say it's the device. Same old BS.If anyone has a work around or knows how to solve this issue please post a comment or email me at streaker1954@hotmail.com as I really like the device.Steve",4
"Hands free calls.

A true delight on the road. Clear sound, excellent adaptability and long stand by battery time make this model a dream.",4
"awesome handsfree

The BlueAnt speakerphone works great. Pairing it was very simple, and I have it paired to 3 different phones. I can be very loud which is a good thing when its warm out and the windows are down. ""It is very simple to use as well."" said my wife which is wonderful since she never got used to a headset.",4
"Outstanding! Great gift idea for businessman on-the-go!

I purchased this item for my boyfriend for Christmas this year and he absolutely loves it! He's a sales rep and is constantly talking on the phone in the car. He used to use the Bluetooths that fit in your ear, but kept losing them! It's convenient and work well! Quality is very clear on both ends! I would suggest this for anyone who wants a hands-free option to their cellphone!",4
"nice eficient product

Very nice product, easy to program, clear voice, easy to attach. Comes with two charging options (110V and 12V). Easy to move from car to car and small enough to cary it with you. I will buy one more for my wife.",4
"Works Great and Easy to set-up

I first read the review for this device in Barrons. Every thing they said about it was true. It's the easiest to use Bluetooth device I own and I own four others.",4
"blueant handsfree

i have found that this product is the best thing i have purchased in a long long time. the speaker is fantastic,no echoes.very user friendly.I recommend this over all other mini hands free devices.",4
"very convenient

There is a slight delay between the time when your phone rings and the BlueAnt kicks into gear picking the call up but this product is very convenient to use between multiple cars. The device holds a charge for a long time so you do not need to constantly take it out of the vehicle. Also works when we may be using handsfree built-in Onstar system with no interference. Very easy to set-up between your Bluetooth phone and BlueAnt. I highly recommend this handsfree speakerphone.",4
"My BlueAnt BlueTooth

I am very pleased with the product. It has allowed me to convert my cell phone to a totally ""hands free"" speaker phone when in my car. The volume and clarity is very good and the battery life is very satisfactory.",4
"Awsome Bluetooth Speakerohone

I was pretty much the member of my circle of friends to take the plunge and buy this device. I primarily if not entirely utilize the device in my car. I did not enjoy any of the several Bluetooth over the ear pieces I have owned/tried and I prefer to not walk around like a borg with a device in my ear.The device easily connected to both my Blackberry 7250 as well as my LG VX8300. Phone pickup is easy, voice dialing as well as sending out calls also all occur with out a hitch. I have not been able to find any hitch to my uses of the device. Battery life is also excellent.The cons, for comparison sake is the device isn't exactly ""portable"". It's not the kind of thing you would want to carry around with you all the time and for every phone call.",4
"Excellent Quality and Performance

I have used this product for over a month now and am very pleased. In the car I enjoy using it much better than the over the ear bluetooth headsets (which I still use outside the vehicle).Pros:1. Speaker is easily loud enough to hear in all driving conditions.2. Quality of the speaker sound is very good. You can understand all words.3. Microphone picks up my voice well and clearly (according to those I have spoken to on this product).4. Thin enough to not be noticed when not in use.5. Battery life is long. I have used daily for a few minutes since charging and have not had to recharge.Cons:1. While the outgoing connection is very quick, the incoming connection to my LG cell phone (on Sprint) is slow and many times I have to answer the cell phone directly before the call goes to my voicemail.2. For one of my vehicles the clip that goes on the visor had to be forced since the visor was thick and the clip for the speakerphone was almost too small. The clip did go on though.Summary: I recommend this product to everyone. When I have others in my car I immediately show them the speakerphone and call someone so they can see the benefit of using it handsfree. I am purchasing another one for my spouse I like it so much.",3
"Supertooth is da bomb!

THIS is the unit to buy. I cannot tell you of a purchase that has lived up to my expectations as much as the Supertooth. Right out of the box. I was able to ""sync"" the unit with my Nextel i605 phone after glancing at the manual for about a minute. The speaker is very crisp & clear, and the microphone is perfectly placed in front of you on the visor. I have a Toyota Prius with an integrated Blue Tooth phone system, and considered it pretty much state of the art. It pales in comparison, however, to the Supertooth in the area of clarity (both incoming & outgoing). I would buy another one of these in a heartbeat. Great job, Blue Ant.",4
"Great Hands Free Device

We've been using this for maybe a couple of months now and it works great. The sound on both ends is good. Answering and making calls works good most of the time with the Supertooth, but ocassionally we find that we have to use the phone. We used it as a speaker phone to talk to our daughter Christmas and are very pleased.",4
"BlueAnt Bluetooth

The BlueAnt Bluetooth works great. It's nice to be able to take it from car to car. I don't think it can be beat for the price and quality.",4
"Only fair

There are two things that I don't like about the BlueAnt. First, when it connects with my Blackberry, it causes the Blackberry to ""say a number"" and I'm required to exit from that command. My other bluetooth earphones don't do this. Second, it seems to cut in and out for the listener on the other end.",1
"works great

I bought this for my wife. she says it's best thing I've ever bought for her (so she must like it). I also bought one for my daughter who says she loves it but would like to see a future model with and LCD or LED readout of the number she's calling or talking to. otherwise, it's an excellent product and priced right",3
"Not bad.

It is a good product. It is very easy to synch up to a phone. The draw back is that there is a list of compatible phones that it will work well with it. While it will work with any Bluetooth phone, you may have problems if you're not on the list. My phone was not on the list and it works and I have not had a complaint from any one except my buddy who was on a Bluetooth headset. He got major feedback and missing words when he talked to me but everyone else can hear me fine. The speaker is plenty loud enough. All in all I'm happy with it. Very easy to use.",3
"Good stuff!! Best Blue Tooth Unit so far! Jan 2007

This is an excellent unit with long battery life. Especailly when you can easily turn it off and on as needed. It has a flip down mic that turns the unit on and when you leave your car just flip it back up. The standby time on this (with the mic flipped On position) is i believe a week. I had this thing sit in my car for a week with out charging and it showed no sign of need to charger. I've only charged it twice since I bought it two months back. It's speaker is strong, clear and loud with volume control. The mic is clear at NORMAL tone... you don't have to yell or even raise your voice that much. You can talk like you were in the library. I give great ratings and reccomend it to all who drive!",4
"The reviews are true.

I bought this item to use with my treo 700w and it works great. No lost connections or any problems. Users can hear me fine and I can hear them as well. Terrific speaker lets me hear someone over kids screaming. People on the other line could not tell the difference in my voice. Also, with the 33 days of standby time I only have to charge it like every 25 days and if I turn it off instead of leaving it on standby I might not need to charge for 2 months!",4
"Truly Impressive!

Once you have one, you will not want want to go back to holding a phone up to your ear while driving. I find myself hoping someone will call because it is so freeing to be able to talk without distraction. I initially was looking for one that was hardwired but am very glad I bought this one instead. Ease of use is an understatement. It just works! It is designed to cancel out noise but in the space a few feet from it, so most people don't even know I am on speaker. Just the other day, I had a friend in the car and I was talking using the device and near the end of ther conversation, the focus shifted to my passenger talking and the person coming through the device said they coudn't hear them that well. They finally said, ""Wait, am I on speaker?"" The only reason they knew was because I was coming in crystal clear being within the range and the passenger sounded far away. I snapped the Supertooth out its magnetic holster and held it facing my passenger and they thought it was off speaker again, even though it wasn't. So yes, it is powerful, but does not pick up the road noise and or yelling in the back if you have kids (within reason, of course.) The battery last FOREVER. I have had it for months and it has not died. I finally recharged it just to get a jump on it, but it did not say to after weeks and weeks of use. Regardless, whether you get one of these or another one that works well, these are a must have. And if you are unsure whether to get this one, know that it is a slam dunk. You'll love it. Oh, but fiddle with the volume. Every car has a different sweet spot. You want it just loud enough to hear but not too loud to reverberate. Once it's there you can just forget about it. And make sure you flip it open when you get in the car, so it is always ready. Otherwise you'll have to anwer with your phone and switch over. Then enjoy.",4
"A winner

I just purchased this device, and use it with a Motorola V365 cell phone (AT&T). Although the quality of the sound may not equal that of your land line phone, or maybe even your cell phone under ideal conditions, it is excellent. The people with whom I have spoken say that I sound fine, and I am pleased with how they sound. There is absolutely no issue with the volume. Based on my experience, I am comfortable saying that for the price, you will be very happy with the Blue Ant.",4
"This thing is GREAT!

I have a convertible with a manual transmission, so talking while driving used to be challenging. Now that I have my new blue tooth handsfree, I can chat and still change gears!The sound quality for the person I am speaking to is so good when the top is up, they think I am using the phone itself. When the top is down, there is wind noise of course, but the microphone really does a good job of noise cancellation so that even though it isn't optimal, I can still talk while going about 40 mph with the top down.This product is great and synched right up with my Blackberry Pearl.",4
"Does the job.

Works great! The speaker sound is excellent. Comes with a home and car charger, very handy to have both. Good buy for the price.",3
"Can't live without it !!

I am truly enjoying this product. The speaker is plenty loud and I really like its ergonomics. The portability of this devise allows me to take it on my business trips with me for hands free convenience in my rental cars.Positives* Battery Life* Portability* Speaker Volume* LooksNegatives* No LCD (Caller ID)Hope this helps.",4
"Awesome

This was Barron's Magazine tech piece of the week, and I was looking for something just like it. The bluetooth in my vehicle had the mic below the steering wheel & it would pick up every noise. The noise-canceling system integrated in this device is wonderful. GET IT!!!!!!",4
"Happy user

Have been using Supertooth II about 6 mos now and am very happy with the performance and ease of use. Background noise is not a factor on either end of the conversation with the built-in noise-cancelling electronics. So pleased with the performance I bought one for my son-in-law for Christmas.",4
"Better Voice Quality Than Factory Installed Bluetooth Speakerphone

The voice quality of Blueant Supertooth II is better than my factory installed Cadillac Bluetooth phone. Amazingly powerful speakerphone in such a small package. The listeners at the other end, who used to complain of muffled voice from my built in Cadillac Bluetooth phone, can now hear clearly and sometime have hard time believing that I am calling from handsfree phone. It sticks very securely to the magnetic attachment for the visor. Construction is a little bit like cheap Chinese products Because the metal cover for my on/off switch fell off on the first day. But overall it is a good product and you will be pleased at its performance.Update 4/29/2008: The speaker stopped working after a week. BlueAnt said the product is discontinued and they will replace with Supertooth Light",3
"Works with my phone

But not with my Wife's. Wouldn't auto par with my wife's phone. I took it in to the sprint store to see if my wife's phone was the problem, but they couldn't find anything wrong with her phone paring with other bluetooth products, perhaps the stereo function of her phone was the problem? Not sure, great sound though and worked great with my phone, wish it would have worked out. Sent it back in, was happy with return to CCM Electronics.",2
"Horrible Product

Bought this product about 2 months ago. I really had high hopes for it. It has only worked a couple of times when I first got it - where I could actually hear the other person through the speaker. So, I was dumb enough to throw the box away at that point. Since then, it has never worked. I can barely hear through the speaker. People on the other end can't hear me at all. I have tried uninstalling the device and reinstalling...nothing works. I don't drive a noisy car either. I have a 2004 Explorer that is pretty quite on the road. I also use a Motorola Q. It is supposed to work fine with that phone. I also tried to pair the device with my wife's phone, a Motorola V710. Same thing, it pairs up, but I can't hear anything through the speaker. I guess I will go back to using a bluetooth headset. Please don't waste your money on this garbage.",0
"Works like a charm

This is the easiest Bluetooth phone product that I have found for hands-free use in a car. We clipped it onto the visor and turned on the phone and basically we were in business. Follow the simple steps the first time and then drive and talk on the phone, hands-free...",3
"BlueAnt Supertooth II

BlueAnt Bluetooth Portable Handsfree Supertooth II Handsfree SpeakerphoneI received the unit and it had a defective microphone,failure to transmit. I contacted BlueAnt and after much discussion they offered to replace the unit. BlueAnt stated the unit I purchased was out of stock and was being discontinued. The unit they offered to send was a lower grade model than the one I purchased. This is unacceptable and I require a full refund.",0
"iphone friendly

it is really a nice hardware. easy to setup. stays charged for a week or more. sound quality is good. to connect to iphone you have to press twice on answer button. sharing two phones is not the best idea. it always recognize the last phone you synced with. you have to pair again phone number 1 to make it work. i connect my iphone with fm wireless belkin base station II. if the phone rings you may get static sound on the speakers. in general it is an excellent bluetooth device. i recommend it to iphone users.",3
"Best Handsfree You Can Find!

Purchased because of reputation. This Bluetooth hands-free device is incredible!!! Great sound quality and easy to sync. Everyone I talk with say they can't tell I'm on a hands-free.YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!",4
"Works great!

I have used this speakerphone for about a year now and it is great. Everyone in the car can talk on it including the kids in the back seat. Great loud, clear volume. The battery lasts for weeks. Easy to set up and use. Just remember to charge it every two or three months.",4
"It was worked great until this week.

I researched this technology for many months. Finally, I purchased it here on Amazon. It worked perfectly until this week and it died. It no longer takes a charge, so I need to contact the vendor. Maybe it will be easy to have it repaired. But, I see that now it is no longer available, so I fear if the warranty will be honored. I will write back to you again once it is handled either way. I really rely (as I am sure others do) on the accuracy that is expressed on these Amazon reviews and that is why I take the time to write my own feelings about the items I buy online. Interesting, about 30% of everything I buy online seems to usually be with Amazon and its vendors. Some how I feel safer that I will have support after the sale and usually the prices are at or below everyone else. Just a tip...I learned (from my boyfriend) that may help anyone out there searching and trying to decide on the right brand and model number of most prducts...Type in the model number/name brand/manual into Google and many companies actial manual for that product will come up. It's a great way to really get the detail you want to know about a product, before you buy it. It's also an amazing way to get info to help you with products that you already own. Saves you having to dig out those heavy or lost manuals that you just can't put your finger on.",2
"Fantastic! but some advice for Centro users

This little device is wonderful! I just recently got this. I have a Palm Centro and it took a little figuring out, but once I got it working I don't know how I ever lived without it. I live in California which now requires that you have a handsfree device to talk while driving. So on the Centro, the key to making this device work in making sure that the little bluetooth symbol on your phone is the blue oval with the double triangle NOT the headset symbol. The device only works properly when your phone is displaying the blue oval. So what usually happens is after you end a call, the Centro will then show the headset symbol and you just have to turn the supertooth off and back on by flipping the speaker up and then back down. So with that simple correction I've had a fabulous time driving around and apparently talking to myself, hehehe.",4
"WOW... JUST ORDERED ANOTHER ONE FOR MY WIFE !!!!!!

All I could say is WOW, this little thing is soooo cool. After receiving my Supertooth II, I removed it from the box, charged it up, paired it to my Motorola V3M (U.S. Cellular) and I was up and running in 1 minute. Believe me when I tell you that I tried nearly all the bluetooth headsets out there, they were either falling off my ear, not loud enough or just yuppy junk. THIS SUPERTOOTH II SOLVED MY PROBLEM. It's so cool, after an hour I ran back to my computer and ordered another unit for my wife. Being a police officer for 25+ years I have noticed an increase in traffic crashes due to distractions within the at fault vehicle. From what I see, cell phone use while driving is becoming a serious problem, I wish I could afford to buy every driver one of these. If your looking for the near perfect bluetooth speaker (nothings perfect), this is the one. If you buy it through Amazon and for some strange reason you don't like it, Amazon has a super return policy. Buy one and drive safe.......",4
"pairs with two phones!

I bought two of these, one for my wife's car and one for mine. Then I discovered in the manual that the device will pair with two phones. That's great! I paired them both with my phone and hers. Since I drive her car a lot it's very handy. Sound quality is good and it's so simple to operate.",4
"Exceeded Expectations

This BlueAnt device is excellent. I have hearing problems and this device works great for me. I highly recommend it.",4
"I like The BlueAnt Supertooth II handsfree device

I purchased two of these, one for my spouse and one for myself. I have had used it three + weeks now. I commute to work about 20 miles each way and found using it a real pleasure to use my phone hands free.I do not have any experience with any other hands free devices and have found this to do what it says it will do. I have a razor2 v9 and it paired easily. I like that I can press a button on the device and my phone through this device asks for a command. I tell it name dial or digit dial and give the name or number I want to call and it performs well.The speaker is a slightly tinny but clear. My spouse says my voice sounds like I normally do on a telephone. She says she does not hear any road or car noise when I talk to her through the device. (I have an eleven year old Ford Explorer.)It has a volume knob so you can turn the volume you are receiving up or down. It has another button under the microphone lever you can press to hang up or disconnect or abort a call you have made or received.The device does have a very small blue flashing LED on it to let you know it is paired with your phone. If you find that distracting cover it with a dot of electrical or duct tape.When I am about 30 yards from my vehicle my phone beeps to let me know it is no longer paired with the device if I forget to turn it off when I leave my vehicle. You turn it on by lifting the lever with the micophone in it. YOu turn it off by pushing it back into it's nesting place.The LED will flash a different color if the battery is low. I have yet to see that happen and I have had it for three + weeks. It comes with a car charger that you can plug into a cigarette lighter and a house charger so that you can plug into a house outlet to recharge it. It also comes with an ear bud and two metal clips for your visor and another vehicle. The batteries on the device are strong and attach to the clip and the device does not come loose when I cross a railroad crossing at 30 mph,or drive down a bumpy ungraveled country road.I recommend this product.",4
"Can you hear me now?

I was really excited to give this to my wife at Christmas. Being a passenger when she's frantically searching for her cell phone in traffic can really be irritating. Unfortunately the dangerous behavior will continue as the item fell short of my expectations. The speaker was loud and clear on incoming calls, but the mic wasn't sensitive enough which resulted in the receivers of outgoing calls having a difficult time understanding what was being said. I may have to go with an ear peice and mic attached to her instead of the remote unit on the visor.",1
"Surprised

I bought this for my wife and she has been thrilled with it. Easy to operate and the speaker quality is great. Most of the time, I can't tell whether she is using her phone or the Blue Ant. Plan to purchase one more for me.",3
"BlueAnt Supertooth II is great

Pros: Clever powerful magnets on the device coupled with a steel visor clip makes it simple and convenient remove and install and this unit also makes a first rate speaker phone outside the vehicle as well.Sync up with my Blackberry was quick and painless; speaker clarity inside the cabin of my econo-box is crystal clear and robust.Persons on the other end of my hands free conversations say they didn't believe I was using a hands free device because there was no distortion or echo.Cons: Does not automatically find my phone and initiate the linkup. I must manually establish contact every time I enter the car.This is the best piece of electronics I have purchased in a long time. I highly recommend it.",3
"Works well but can be quirky

I am very happy with this product although it is not perfect. It's sound works really well for me, both for my listening as well as the person on the other end. I had/have three issues with it but none are killers. First, because the roof/sunvisor in my car (a Mazda3) is low, when this is clipped to the visor you see it out of the corner of your eye and it is distracting. However, after a few days you get used to it and you no longer notice it. Second, sometimes on an incoming call it does not transfer automatically to the unit. When you then hit the answer button on the actual phone, it suddenly switches to the unit. Not sure why this happens, which is about 10% of the time. Third, as might be expected, the battery does not last as long as advertised. I find I need to charge it about once a week, and I do not use it heavily at all. However, all in all it does exactly what I need it to do, so I am pleased with the item.",3
"Works Great !!

This device works great and is easy to use. You do have to remember to reset your phone with the Supertooth II every time you remove it any distance from the vehicle. This is something that isn't mentioned in the instructions. I have an LG 8300 and it can be an inconvinence when your in a hurry and you have to scroll through the phones menu to get to and activate the bluetooth function. The sound and volume quality is excellent even with windows down and sunroof off. The receiving party can understand me perfectly!",3
"No quite good enough.

The voice quality is good for those you call, but at highway speeds the volume in the car is not quite loud enough. I have a quiet Mercedes and I still can't use in on the freeway. It works fine arounds town. I use it with a Treo 680 and it creates a quirk with the phone. After I use the Blue Ant, I need to power off the phone and power it back on or I can't hear those I call with regular phone (no Bluetooth).",2
"Doesn't work correctly.

Unit would not pick up calls initiated from the phone unless the previous call had been initiated from the unit itself.",0
"Make Sure this Works with Your Cell Phone

This product does not work well with many cell phones. It is slow to connect to mine and as a prior reviewer stated, it has to be left on or the connection doesn't occur and if it does it may cut you off. I would pass on this product.",0
"Can't answer with device if off when the phone rings, won't sync to answer

On occation, I'll forget to turn the device on. When the phone rights, I flip the mic down to turn it on, but it won't sync quickly enough to allow hands free answering. Pretty useless unless you always leave it on and then run the risk of running down the battery if it forget to turn it off or charge it. I find it a disappointing product.",1
"Fantastic BlueAnt

It is great! Clear reception and transmission. It is better than I anticipated and I would strongly recommend as a hands free unit while driving. I use with a Blackberry phone and it is simply everything I wanted it to be and better.",4
"Supertooth II review

The product is a great product. Works very easily and the sound quality is fantastic. Only problem is that it is no longer manufactured.",3
"BlueAnt Bluetooth Handsfree

Reception is good and has great volume. People say that they can hear me OK but need to make sure that microphone is at proper distance. When clipped to driver visor works well. It may be the way I configured it, but it does not automatically connect to my Blackberry when I turn it on. I have to go into my phone and ""connect"". This is a pain! Also, not a big issue, but I just can't seem to remember to close the microphone (which turns it off) when I leave. Therefore there have been several times when it has been on all day - draining the battery.",3
"No More Bluetooth Headset

I have been trying to be ""hands-free"" buying headsets for the last two years and I end up either loosing the headset, headset being uncomfortable or look like a real yuppie wearing it in my ear as I go into a store.1. The only real time I would want to use a headset is in my car. I don't feel the need to inform people that I have a phone and I am important. I still have working hands that can press a button and out my phone on my ear when I am not in the car.2. It's annoying (not to mention dangerous) having to put the headset on when the phone rings because you forgot to put it on when you got into the car.Solution - Handsfree Speakerphone by BlueAntPROS - 800 Hours standby time - I bought it 4 weeks ago and I have yet to recharge it. 20 hours talk time is also a great feature. One flip activation - like clicking on your turn signal. It has a home as well as a car power adapter. User can modulate the incoming call volume. Easy to setup.CONS - I did hear transient crackling but it was specific to a particular street that I have to turn into which is not a really a big dealBOTTOM LINE - If you are not handicap and can still take your phone out of your pocket while you are not in your car or do not feel like fumbling around for your bluetooth headset when your phone rings in the car - I would recommend this Handsfree Speaker",4
"Good - but results may vary

I bought this model for myself on Amazon about a month ago. I set it up and used it for the 1st time in about 5 minutes and have used it daily ever since and I haven't had to recharge it yet! The sound is a bit tinny - not exactly stereo sound quality here - but it's a whole lot better than than the the bluetooth ear models I've tried and much easier to use. I haven't once had to repeat myself or ask the person I'm talking to to repeat themselves.I was so happy with this model that I bought two more as Christmas gifts for family members. Today was asked to return the two presents.The one used in a large SUV is being returned because of sound issues --- there was an echo problem that distorted the calls.The other may have had a conflict with the satellite stereo system in the newer model car --- it worked OK in the house but never worked in the car.To conclude, I like it and believe it is an excellent product for the cost. But it isn't state of the art and may not work in all vehicles.",3
"Excellent Product - Blue Ant

I have an older restored vehicle which is a little loud - everyone can hear me clearly when making calls on the BlueAnt Bluetootch. It's very good and easy to use. I highly recommend it and find it great to be handsfree.",4
"Great Bluetooth Speakerphone!

I love this speakerphone. I have had no problem hearing people thru it or anyone hearing me. It is ultra portable and works great for me. I would recomend it to anyone who needed a Bluetooth device in there car.",4
"BlueAnt Supertooth II - a gem

This device is extreemely simple to operate, has great performance, is well constructed and has very long battery life. The noise canceling microphone is effective since very little (if any) car or road noise can be heard at the other end of the conversation. Battery life is measured in weeks, not days or hours - and that is with the unit turned on continuously. In the car, having a volume knob is a nice touch over the up-down volume buttons of the earlier Supertooth model since it is easier to find and control by feel. I bought the Supertooth for my wife to improve driving safety and to comply with California law that goes into effect July 1, 2008. I highly recommend this unit.",4
"Couldn't Be Happier

This is a quality piece of technology. It does exactly what I bought it to do and meets all of my expectations. No problems, no weaknesses, no glitches of any kind. What else is there to say about a product?",4
"BlueAnt Supertooth II

For years I've been searching for an alternative to the little bluetooth headsets that clip over my ear. I think I've finally found the answer and I love it. More importantly, I actually use it all the time which I didn't with my other headsets. It's very easy to set up and the battery life on this thing is remarkable.Perhaps my only complaint is that the sound quality isn't always the best but that's relatively minor compared to all the other benefits. I read other reviews that complained about how the flashing blue light on it was distracting but I found it not to be that bad at all. A couple of things to keep in mind: it does come with an earpiece but all of your conversations can be heard by anybody in the car. Also, if you are somebody who likes to leave your car with the headset on then this will not be for you - it's really too bulky to carry with you.",3
"Awesome device

After trying many many handsfree gadgets this is the one that finally works well. Smart design and engineering from Blueant and they did not skimp on anything here:1. The microphone is noise suppressing and echo cancelling which makes conversations great.2. The mic can rotate in one plane allowing for flexible placements. I wish they added movement in both planes but no biggie.3. The speaker is really high performance making it usable even when driving under noisy road conditions.4. The clips that fit snugly into the visors hold the supertooth using strong magnets. How they managed to squeeeze in the magnets, bluetooth, speaker and mic so close to each other with minimal interference I can never guess.5. The bluetooth pairing works well and easy. If you see reviews of people complaining about this it is just because they are just too dumb to figure it out.6. Solid battery life.7. Car charger as well as AC charger are included to make sure you never run out of juice.Highy recommended",4
"THE BEST portable handsfree bluetooth speakerphone!

I am a bluetooth junkie. I've owned probably one of every kind of bluetooth interface for my Razr V3 that's ever been made. The BlueAnt's diminutive name belies it's huge performance. The device is super easy to mount, easier to use, versatile, has wonderful sound quality on both ends, and has a jack for an external earpiece for private conversations, or those in noisy areas. I use mine almost daily, and recharge maybe once per month. The magnetic clip is ingenious, and allows the phone to be used in conference situations, or from atop the car in rodeside situations easily. The only problem I've had at all is that the device seems to need a bit of a goose to get it synced when first turned on. (Must not only turn it on, but also activate the connect switch once to assure it will work when you need it.) This characteristic is a minor problem, and frankly I believe it is more a problem on my phone's end. Would buy another...and another...and another... but works so well, will probably never need to.",3
"Superb cellular accessory

Pairs easily with MotoRAZR v3; supports both hands-free redialing and voice dialing; easily adjustable audio output (a rotary volume knob!) is loud and clear on my end, and no complaints about the miking from any far-end parties; full-duplex works just as well as most desktop and wired speakerphones do (i.e., adequately but not perfectly). And the battery life is absolutely phenomenal: I charged it 5 weeks(!) ago, actually use it an average of only 5-10 minutes a day on my commute, and it's still going strong! The only minor issue I've encountered is that if your cell phone leaves the 10-meter Bluetooth vicinity, it loses the connection and doesn't reconnect automatically until you power cycle one or both of the two devices. Big deal; device power cycling is just a finger flip away.",4
"Love it

I wanted to install a blue tooth systen in car which is very expensive and this solved my problem. I have a convertible and the blue tooth headsets get alot of wind noise even when the top is up. This works perfect I have even used with the top down.",4
"Okay but not so clear sound

There are connection issues when the phone enters the bluetooth range. It does not automatically connect. Sound is not so clear on the other side. People have issues hearing you. Battery lasts pretty long and it comes with a car charger so that's a positive. Overall its an okay product. Serves the purpose.",2
"Supertooth II speakerphone

The Supertooth II has been in use for approximately two weeks and I find it to do as advertised. It's nice to be able to keep the phone in my pocket and respond to a call.",4
"Works well

Isn't perfect -- some comments get cut off and there's a little noise, but for the most part is quite good. People generally don't realize they are on speakerphone, and it's much better than fumbling with a headset. The only problem is that my Treo 750 turns off the bluetooth when the battery gets low, so I have to make sure to turn it back on, but that's Treo's problem.",3
"Supertooth II really is super!

We love this BlueAnt Supertooth II. Communication is crystal clear, and it's so easy to use.",4
"Love it. It does the job.

I won't repeat what other people say. It is a great product.",4
"Great Bluetooth Speakerphone

I bought this Supertooth II unit after trying 4 other ""big"" name units, all of which disappointed. Audio is great, battery life is great, and pairing was flawless. I was so impressed, that I bought 2 more BlueAnt units (Gen 3) for my wife and daughters cars. I've even brought the unit into a construction field office to use as a speaker phone during a conference call. Awesome!",4
"Good phone

I have had the L1400 for a few weeks now, and so far I am generally happy with it. I purchased the L1400 because I could not find the Samsung E317 (which is now available). My impressions of the phone are generally good. I was concerned about getting an LG at first, because thy have a history of producing poor products for Sprint and Verizon (anyone remember the TP1100? And that's just one example), however, my concerns have been assuaged. The phone is of solid build quality, though it is not as good as what a Samsung provides. It is better than you average Motorola phone though (like the V400). The keys make a nice click and feel solid, the hinge feels well constructed and sturdy, and the plastic feels durable. The phone itself is good looking, very sharp. It is sleek and stylish with a nice two tone design with some chrome-like accents, which continues on the keypad. The external OLED screen is my biggest disappointment. Not only is it not as bright as I would like, but the colors are off slightly, and has been mentioned, after a few seconds, the screen saver, which cannot be changed, comes on. Oddly, if you look at the screen on an angle, it gets brighter and sharper. The only good thing about an OLED screen is it is more power efficient than an LCD, so it should help with battery power.On the inside of the flip, the LCD screen is very good. It is bright and sharp, with nice colors. The keypad is attractive, but it can get tricky to dial when not looking. The keys and numbers are big though, and the key in the center of the directional buttons acts as an OK button everywhere but the desktop, where pressing it takes you right to the web. The menus are easy to navigate, but a lot of functions have been locked out by Cingular and/or LG. Also, you can only choose between icons and list for the menu style, you can't reorganize the structure like on the Motorola's.The ringers are also a big drawback. They are very quiet and hard to hear, especially in a pocket. The vibration is fairly strong though, and it will ring and vibe at the same time.It is a comfortable size, not too big, but not too small. It is fairly light as well, so it won't weigh you down.The software on this phone, unlike that on Motorola phones, is stable and does not crash out on you. The signal is strong and sound quality is good, though the volume is a bit soft.Overall, it's a solid choice.",3
"I really like this phone :-)

I have had my LG L1400 for a few weeks now, and I absolutely love it! I upgraded from the LG 4015. My hubby liked my phone so much, he upgraded to this phone from his Motorola T721, and is also very pleased with it.Pros:*nice size, lightweight (3.35 ounces), not too chunky*love the color external screen with caller ID-even photo ID if you want*larger internal screen looks great also*plays real music ringtones (mp3, music tones)*most ring tones I've downloaded sound great on this phone*decent battery life. I recharge about every 4-5 days, and use my phone a lot.*easy to use camera*phone & keypad have a solid, quality feel to them - they don't ""feel cheap""*wireless internet capable - chat on AIM, check your email, browse the web with MEdiaNet subscription*I've had very few dropped calls, and live in an area of limited serviceCons:*cost me $130 to upgrade to this phone on Cingular*some hard rock music tones sound distorted*not many games out there so far that are compatible*needs to come with a case, or at least a holster or belt clip*it would be nice if the camera had flash",4
"It's got everything but ""speakerphone""

We were looking to replace our old TDMA phones with one of the new GSM phones (although I loved my old Motorola V60i) It just so happened this model was free the day we were looking. The main things I wanted, good reception and voice dialing, are the best features of this phone. The features that are kind of nice are built-in AIM, decent games, and light weight. The camera I could live without. Two things I'm not as fond of, as compared with my Motorola, the battery life is not great (4-5 days rather than 8-9 I was used to), and there is no external ""hot key"" for voice dialing. Voice quality is very good, as expected of GSM.",4
"Exactly what I expected

I upgraded to this phone because my boyfriend bought it first and I was impressed. I had the chance to tinker with it before buying it myself. The few small complaints I had were purely cosmetic.CONS:* The faceplate is not interchangeable, but it's simplistic and attractive so I wouldn't fix it if it's not broken anyway.* I'm also a little disappointed that there is no speakerphone. Unfortunately, this is a feature that I always look for when I shop for phones, but it's something I can get over, as there are MANY other features on this phone that make up for the fact.* They don't give you a very wide selection of audible (or attractive) ringers. This wasn't a problem either since I download my own.* I still haven't figured out how to upload a pic to use for the external screen. You can take pics from that phone and use them as your background for the mini screen, but it doesn't look like they let you use uploadeded pics.PROS:* VERY clear main screen with vivid colors and a bright backlight.* Easy-to-navigate menu.* Good selection for shortcut buttons. I think someone already pointed this out, but the middle button can be used as ""OK"" in most menus. On the desktop, it's your Web shortcut button.* Not too small, not too heavy. (I got rid of my last phone because it was too small & thin. Felt like it would get lost in my ear. I like substance.)* The camera quality is impressive. You have a choice as to what size picture you want as well as color options (B&W;, Sepia, etc.) If you think you'll have no use for the camera then I suggest you find something less expensive. Most of what you're paying for is the camera. I will say this... the SAME DAY I bought this phone I ended up taking pics of a fender bender that a friend was in for her insurance company. You'll never say, ""God, I wish I had a camera on me.""This is a very sleek phone without too many buttons or things going on to confuse you. If you're looking for nothing but a DECENT, ATTRACTIVE camera-phone, this is what you want.",3
"Not in Kansas anymore

I bought LG L1400 about a week ago to upgrade my Nokia 3590. I've had that hideous thing for 2 years... It does its job, allows me to make/receive calls, etc, etc, but then I realize I'm always behind the times with technology. I wanted to ""reward"" myself with a colored screen phone for once. I was close to picking up the LG F9100, but I figured I'd get a phone with a camera for kicks... And so LG L1400 it was!This a pretty sleek and solid phone. It's got two bright LCD's with sharp displays, menus are easy to navigate, keypads have a solid, quality feel, caller photo ID, ability to take self-portraits with phone closed, and camera quality is quite impressive. The ability to use seperate wallpaper for the internal and external displays is enough to make me smile. You can also set the key tones from a standard beep to voice (again, I'm behind the times, so I don't even know if this is a thing of the past!). When receiving calls, the ringer will gradually get louder so it won't startle you or anyone near you. For a basic phone, it does have quite a lot of perks. It's also lightweight and not too bulky.Of course, there are drawbacks. The only ringer I like included on this phone is Ring 1! The rest are mediocre and cheesy. I downloaded 2 music tones to suit my taste, but they both sound a bit low and distorted, although they're still quite audible in my pocket. Battery life could be better. Also, on an old LG phone I had back when I was with Sprint, you were able to customize the ""Cingular"" display to, say, your name. This phone doesn't have that option, but it's not a key feature I was looking for... But it would've been an added bonus!Overall, it's a great and solid phone.",3
"Oy...

When I first got this phone I was impressed with the small size and seemingly well plotted facilitation of everything a casual cell user would need and want. HEHE...Yes, it would be cool if it assigned a picture and ringtone to every contact ('common callers') like the product details state. You can't. You can assign ringtones to a limited nuumber of caller GROUPS, and the pictures will not work unless they aren't taken with the camera. (Oh, and you have to have the camera set to ""Photo ID"" size for it to work. Not just ANY shot will work.)Yes, there are 2 color displays. You will get sick of the one on the lid because YOU CANNOT CHANGE the screensaver and once again you're stuck using only certain specifically sized pictures. Downloaded ones will not work. (some of the ones that SHOULD have work didn't; maybe the phone was getting tired. Seems to run out of its charge in 18 hours with NO usage, not the 2-4 days the customer service rep claimed was normal under 'casual usage'.) Also, would be nice if all that attention paid to the screens had included the ability to see if the phone was powered on!Some points to ponder:It's got good clarity & excellent reception outside (4 bars), but once inside it drops to 1-2 bars.It's got a big & bright backlit TFT main display and bright full color OLED (organic electro-luminescence) sub-display. Perfect! Because that nonconfigurable screensaver? Screams ""Cingular!"" no less than 6 times at you before it turns itself off and has to blink at you and your mates like a bloody billboard. The display information (clock, date, icons, wallpaper etc.,) will only stay on for about 7 seconds no matter what setting is used.The larger-than normal keypad is nice, but is lit rather unevenly; noticeably at the edges; also keys are too flat & hard to differentiate from the others by touch alone.All those lovely ringtones you can use are rather hard to hear, and you'll be hard pressed to hear the person you're talking to at times...the receiver seems defaulted to a low-setting that doesn't really alter with the volume control. The quality of ring tones degrade dramatically when you adjust the volume higher. There's no speakerphone option either.This was my first cell phone. What have I learned? Cell phones are like men. After the first one, you're more equipped to select better ones next time. ^_^",1
"Great phone!

Got ths phone the other day, and I must say, I am impressed. At one time I felt I didn't need a camera phone, but when I saw this, I couldn't pass it up, especially for the price. I have never owned LG before, but so far, so good.While it may look flashy, is it the opposite. Very simple to use, well designed and unlike my previous phones, the screen and the keypad are very easy to read and use, especially in dark situations. My only gripe is that it does not have a speakerphone, but given all of the other features, I can live without it. This phone may not be for everyone, so I wouldn't suggest it if you need a very fancy phone. If you want something basic, but with a few extra features, get this one.",4
"Average

I've had an L1400 for about a year. There were some things I liked about it, but there were also things i didn't like. I made a list of pros and cons so I hope this helps you with deciding if you should get this phone.GOOD. AMAZING camera, all of my friends have complimented it; it is super clear and is the best camera i've ever seen on a phone. You can even take pictures with the phone closed.. Very light, it says it's only 3.35 oz.. Comes with AOL Instant Messenger. I really like the layout; there is a cool menu and contact list style. Good priceBAD. When you take a picture, there is no flash. The internet on the phone is AWFULLY slow. When you download a ringtone off your phone it is very low quality, making it almost a ripoff to pay the 2 dollars. You can't make a personal greating message. Bad reception; there are three phones in my household and my L1400 gets the worst reception out of the 3, which is pretty bad since the other two phones were free from Cingular. *(This could just be my phone, i'm not sure)*. The ringtones that come with the phone aren't that great. Not very good battery life. Only one game comes with the phone, and it is not that good. No speakerphoneOverall, I like this phone, but I do get bothered sometimes with the things i listed as cons. If you are looking for a phone that has a few decent features and you don't really care about all the extras, I would get this. But if you want a phone where you can do alot of extra things, I would advise looking into a different phone.Hope this helped!",2
"Great basic phone

I've had this phone for about 4 months and it's a great basic phone. It does the basics very well but it does have some things a don't like.Pro'sGreat sound and reception. I get full reception on the lower level of Grand Central Station as well as Metronorth. Someone was complaining about the sound being to low. Turn up the sound and the side of the phone.Very nice screen and easy to use menu system.You can quickly put the phone in vibrate mode by pressing and holding the * key.Con'sYou can't get rid of the word ""cingular"" scrolling on the outside display.When you save contacts to your SIM card and then have double entries.No flash on camera, no big deal for me as I have a digital camera.Ringtones suck and 1 crappy game but no big deal for me, I have an ipod and an xbox :).Overall, if you are looking for a ""phone"" you can't go wrong with the this LG>",3
"12 months 3 weeks . . . and dead.

This phone lost all speaker ability, though would still make calls in and out. Overall, a fair quality phone, but with poor longevity. A shame that the warranty is only 12 months. Now I'm stuck trying to find a new phone.",2
"I want it!!

im still wit at&T which i really like deir service n i currently have the samsung x426 which iz a good phone so now i have 2 switch 2 cingular and i am really really confused in wat phone to get. i really like dis LG phone but idk if i shuld get it bcuz ym stepfather has an LG n his sucks i mean wen u save sumthin it wont save but idk if its his fone model or idk but ive read alot of ppls reviews n i like it cuz most of dem r positive n give me a really good impression but idk i have bewteen dis phone n the motorola v551",4
"just average..

Very short battery life. 18-20 hrs on standby. Make sure the city you live in has good coverage. Amazon said there was no coverage on the city I live in. Two other retailers said otherwise. Big mistake. I hardly get one bar at all times. It only works when I'm at work, 15 miles up north. Amazon claims there is no coverage there either, but this time they were wrong. Plan on buying extra ringtones and wallpapers since the phone has a very limited amount. Very nice and sleek looking phone though. That is not good enough to give it anymore stars. If you go with cingular and you want a decent priced(or free maybe?) phone with a plan, go with the sony-ericsson one.",2
"i LOVE this phone

i love the LG-L1400 i have resently bought it and i am in love with it. it's cheap but good quitly, i put insurance on mine so that if it brakes i will no matter what get a new one. On this phone you can take pictures in balck and white or color, you can send and recieve pictures, you can go on the internet, it had polyphonic and real music tones, text messaging, the whole enchalada. What i really love is when someone calls i can see their picture or another picture. its so awesome. this phone is my dream phone, because in the past i've have a ghetto fabulous phone.lol. If you want anything that i have said then you need the LG-L1400 cell phone.",4
"Pretty meh, all around

I have had this phone for about a month and a half, and I'm getting rid of it. The ringer is not loud enough, photo called ID is overrated, it lacks bluetooth, and is big and bulky.I don't like having to use vibrate just to know if someone is calling me, but I am stuck doing so just to know when I'm getting a call. Having the thing clipped to you while you're watching TV is a little ridiculous. Alas, if you want to know if someone is calling, you need to have it on vibrate, touching you. Forget it.I'm going to sell this one, and buy a V551 instead. It's what I should have done from the beginning, but I wanted photo caller ID instead. If the photo caller ID is the only reason you're buying this one instead of something like the V551, don't bother: it's not that cool anyway.",1
"This Phone is Awsome

I got this phone yesterday and so far its the best I have ever gotten. It's not that big its perfect.All the features are awsome!!! You can take 9 snap shots on the camera phone. Which would be good for someone who wants to take fast pictures. Cingulars service is the best. Good service whereever you go. LG did a really nice job on this phone. Its pretty easy to use. It might take a day or two to get the feel of it.The downside is that it doesn't have a speaker phone that's the only thing, but I never use the speaker phone.Well anyways Get this phone it is the BEST!!!!!!!!",4
"This phone's antenna is easily broken

The Antenna broke while the phone was in my pocket and now the antenna alone is $50.00 through LG. No other places sell LG phone parts.",1
"Great features, except...

All around a great phone, only problem is the ringer volume rings a little low, even when I have it on high. I downloaded a ringer tone and it seems the songs I downloaded were even at a lower volume than the default ring tones. But if ringing volume dosen't bother you, this is a great phone.",3
"LG L1400

I think it's a really good phone. It has a really good phone and really clear display.",4
"Cingular is deceptive

My review is on Cingular. I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used. THEY LIE. THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY. THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area. If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular. Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.",0
"HORRIBLE PHONE

ok i got this phone in october i thot it waz great at 1st every1 loved it cuz it looked so cool. but then in March it started where u cldnt hear anythin from the other person. so we sent that one bac and i got a new 1 well now well actually yesterday it did the same thing so we took the cover off and looked at it this time and we saw the wire came on the platform so we were tryin to fix it but nuttin worked and he ended up breakin the other wire so now im prolly goin to hav to get another phone and i know now that just because it looks cool doesnt mean it will b a good phone",0
"The Coolest

I don't have really much to say except for this phone is the phone you should buy for it's great quality",4
"Average phone!

When I first saw this phone I bought it, not knowing the the specs and everything before. After a couple of days finding out the features and how-to's I came up with the following verdict.Pros:1)Two bright screens2)Ability to change pictures on both screen3)Light and easy to carry around4)Voice/sound recorder5)Nice camera with 3X zoom, comes with decent amount of camera features (example: color mode, sephia mode, black and white mode, etc.)Cons:1)Lacks features (example: speakerphone, music creator)2)Unable to use voice/sound recording as ring tone3)Battery life is less than average4)Comes with average ringtones, pictures, and only 1 game5)Unable to remove the word ""Cingular"" from the front screen (so the picture you set can be view without obstruction)Conclusion:I bought one and I'm still going to keep it, just because it is a LG flip phone. If you just want a cool looking phone just for talking, I recommend this one. But if you want all the gadgets and gizmos to the maximum, this one is not for you.",1
"aWeSoMe PhOnE =]

This was the best phone I have ever had!!! I used to have a 2000 model of Nokia (it was as big as my telephone even though it was ""portable"") and I also had a T-Mobile Samsung phone (non-flip) no color or stuff... so when I got this excellent LG mobile I knew it was the best. It has a sleek design, even if it is a little bulky, and the best camera I've seen in all my friends phones... sure, no phone is perfect but I have minor cons like the Cingular outside display logo, I want to change it to something else, like my name, but it wouldn't let me... also, the ringtones kinda stink, but I found some personal favorites. And last, the wallpaper and screen saver... no way of changing the screen saver, but the wall paper is pretty cool!!! BUT NO SERVICE LIGHT that stinks!!!But, overall, this is definetly the best phone I've gotten for a long time!!!",4
"Best phone i have ever owned

This phone is amazing. What people are going to have to understand is that there will be and always will be problems or features the service provider has or the phone has...some of these are planned by the companies themselves...so you will buy another phone(a more expensive one)...ex. LG L1400 doesnt have speakerphone but the V551 does and the V551 doesnt have the second screen but the L1400 does....its all up to preference and the people who put these phones down should have looked at the features before they start purchasing expensive phonesIf you like what you see in the description and the feature menu for this phone it is WELL worth the investment and so is the V551. These are two very exceptional phones and I recommend both of them. I however chose the LG phone simply b/c I wanted the second screen ( I did alittle homework...hm what do ya know.)Oh and if you ever need a flashlight open the L1400 its pretty bright.",4
"Not too impressed

I'll say upfront that I am often a negative person. I'll try to be fair. I've had this phone for about 2 weeks now and I haven't found anything I really like about it. Here are the good and the bad (not in that order):Cons:-On the menu 3 of the 9 icons will take you online. And you will get charged unless you're quick on the cancel button. The center button on the joystick will also connect you to the net, so don't push it. It seems like Cingular convinced LG to make the phone this way so they could trick you into using their data service.-The alarm is under ""My media"" (???) and then ""tools"". Why media??? Because they had nowhere else to put it. And you better be quick when setting the alarm, because if you stop pushing buttons for about 2 seconds you'll end up at the main screen and have to go back through the menus to get to it again.-No speakerphone. And the regular speaker isn't that loud.-Not much storage space for pictures.-The included ringtones are annoying.-Sometimes the screen turns off (goes black) right after a call. I wouldn't mind except I don't get to see how many minutes I used. Maybe my phone is defective?-You usually have to hit the end call button twice to end the call. 4 minutes and 58 seconds... end call... 59 seconds... end call...oops, too late...they got you for another full minute.-Probably a cingular problem, but I'll have 3 bars for a signal when I'm dialing, but as soon as I hit ""call"" it drops to one or zero bars. This happens 75% of the time. It also doesn't pick up calls sometimes and notifies me of voicemail 45 minutes later.-Not many options to customize menus, colors, etc. Oh well... I don't care about this.-The box it comes with says ""drive safe"" or ""drive courteous"" or something like that... but this phone doesn't even come with a headset. If they're pushing safety they should include one like most phones. Maybe they think people won't use their phone at all while driving if they don't give them a headset? Doubtful.-You can't change the profile (ring volume, vibrate, silent mode, etc.) without openning the phone.-Battery life isn't great.Pros:-Battery life isn't great.... but it could be a lot worse.-External screen for picture ID, taking pics of yourself is cool.-Infared port for transfering files is great. This might be the single saving grace of the phone. You don't see this much outside of a Nokia.-The phone is light and pretty small. It also seems to be built fairly well.-The price is right.All in all, it's okay for the price. I might recommend a Nokia instead. And I'd recommend Verizon instead of Cingular if you live in the Pacific Northwest. Or pretty much anywhere west of the Mississippi for that matter.",1
"This phone is good, but...

Okay everything about this phone is good. Here are some of the things I like about it. I like the great LCD screens, very bright and clear,; I like the sound options. I usually keep my phone on vibrate because i'm usually at work and let me tell you, the vibrate on this phone is almost as loud as the ring tone. It's like the phone dances when someone calls. The photos taken by this phone are very good and clear. I really like this phone cause it can take a beating. Let me tell you, I have dropped the phone more time than I can count, some soft fall and some hard, and the phone keeps on kicking. The LCD screens remains clear and working properly.On the other hand, here are some things I don't like about it. 1. There's no snooze for the alarm. Once you hit it off, if you don't reset the alarm for a later time, you won't get another ring. 2. The camera phone takes good picture, but at it's largest format will only fit 6 in the memory, which for those who love to takes photos, this is not the phone for you. My battery life is moderate, so I cant complain. Finally, it doesn't drop that many call, but I cant be sure it's my phone or my network. Hopefully this helps. Overall the phone is great.",3
"This is a great phone.....read reviews carefully!

It is very important to read reviews carefully, especially about cell phones. Some people confuse problems with their wireless provider as problems with their cell phone.I have owned the LG L1400 for over a year with absolutely no problems and excellent service! I have never lost a call, and I do not live in an urban area by any means. I live in a town of about 10,000 people, and there are not many towers around. However, I always have excellent reception. I attribute that to being with Cingular, but having a good phone must help also.This phone was a little more expensive that what I was looking for when I bought it, but I was sold on all the features. I do not like non-flip phones because their keys get damaged easily. Despite what people say about flip-phones breaking, I have never experienced it. I was also told that if the flip part wears in any way it can be tightened.I like being able to see who's calling without opening the phone, and I like the camera element so I can add picture tags to my address book so I can actually 'see' who is calling. I also like the calling group feature that allows me to make 'family' or 'work' or some other custom calling group each with their own distinctive ring tone. I have hundreds of names in my address book and about fifty ringtones downloaded with plenty of room left!I have been very impressed with the battery life also! I plug my phone in daily when I get home, but I have been able to leave it off the charger for several days when I was away and had no problems.This is a great phone for anyone looking for a mid-range cell phone with more features than the average 'free' phone but a few bells and whistles less than the $500 models! I would suggest this to anyone!.....just be sure you get a reliable wireless provider, because a good phone is nothing without good service!",4
"LG L1400

-LG L1400 Review:Design: 2 Tone silver with a gray found around keypad and on faceplate between 2 sleek chrome like strips going from top to bottom of phone but not through whole phone. 2nd display in between the 2 strips with cingular logo on top and LG on bottom with camera lense above cingular logo. Phone is sleek being rather thin and not wide but long. Customizable faceplates available for phone. Antenna is a bit long but not very long. 2nd display big and inside display also rather big. LG logo on battery sunken into the plastic.Features: VGA Camera that from what people tell me is rather good but it ain't Megapixel. Max zoom only available on picture id picks used to show persons picture when he calls on external display. Normal pictures at top resolution have no zoom. Menus are animated and easy to go around on. Text messaging is pretty good with big keys. Multimedia Messaging allows after u press submit for u to keep doing whatever u want or have a call while it sends it. No Mp3 ringtones or player but the ringtones sound good and can be voice. Many games avaible and good quality. Menus customizable by switching from a type of list view to a icons. Can have custom pictures on internal and external display. View finder on external display so u can close phone and take self portraits or use a mirror. No expandable memory. No EDGE only GPRS, and no RAZR thin.Battery Life: Seen better. I can go 2 3 days at my use witout charging but if i heavy use it goes quick. It doesnt drain right away but ive seen much better. Games use quite a bit of battery. Camera doesnt seem to. In standby it can last probably about a week.Call Quality: Great call quality. Not many dropped calls. Longer antenna helps. I see almost always 4 or 5 bars.Can hear people great and they can hear me great. Usually the other side i can hear worse then they hear me.Overall Opinion: This isn't no razr thin phone, no feaure packed phone, and no megapixel phone but i like it. I cant complain. It takes pictures and it makes calls. I can play games and i can use the internet. Overal 3.5 stars out of 5. Its great for those who dont want a mp camera, no mp3 player, dont needs edge, play the games once in a while, and like big keys for texting, and like its style. The UI is great even though the external display keeps on going off and shows a cingular animation. wallpapers on external and internal are both cutomizable. Overal its a great phone if this is what ur looking for.30 min from NYC and with Cingular Wirless(orange)",3
"This phone takes a licking but keeps working

I love this phone. It has loads of extras. But mostly I love this phone because it keeps working. I went swimming with it in my pocket and I don't mean wading. I was over my head swimming in a lake. I shook the water out and placed it in the sun used my extra battery and the phone work that night. Once the wet battery dried it work also. I left it in my pocket and washed the phone in a washing machine. Once it dried out a little it worked with the extra battery. I am just amazed at what the phone takes and keeps working.",4
"After about 3 months' use...

I'll keep it short and sweet this time(hopefully). Overall, I like my L1400i a lot. It's a great looking camera phone at a modest price that has always been reliable and never dropped any calls or had any crashes or problems whatsoever. Yes, at first I was worried about performance, as many reviews here speak of problems, and felt that I may have settled for a lesser quality phone because of the budget price. I chose to keep this phone instead of upgrading to a $350 Sony Ericsson s710. Yes, this phone is indeed fairly 'basic' in comparison to to a phone like the s710 that has every bell and whistle imaginable and then some, but I simply couldn't justify spending hundreds more dollars for features that I'll probably rarely use. But even so, this 'basic' phone has a very clear high quality camera, 2 bright and colorful LCD screens, AOL instant messenger, and a everything else you need from a cell phone. It does everything a cell phone was originally meant to do, which is allow you to make and receive clear sounding calls on the go. Of course this phone is also capable of real music ringtones and you can buy pretty wallpapers(Or make them yourself using the camera)and assign photos to display on the front LCD for particular contacts when they call and customize preferences, browse the web, etc. You know, cool features that the average user wants but is considered stuff from the dark ages by those techno nerds with their expensive PDA's and Blackberries.Cons? Yes, there are a few. This phone isn't perfect. Indeed the volume is too low when around people or other average noisy situations until you max it out, however when you have the phone volume turned up to the highest setting it starts out low and gradually gets louder. This would be fine if the phone could be programmed to ring infinitely until the caller hangs up. The most rings the phone will ring for before switching over to voicemail is 18, and so by the time I hear the phone ringing at it's loudest I only have a few seconds to pick up before the calls goes to voicemail, which can be annoying. Also, speakerphone should have been included, but for some reason it's not. Not a big deal for me but keep that in mind if you like to use speakerphone.But overall this is an awesome phone for anyone who wants a decent flip phone with a camera that doesn't cost a fortune and is very reliable. No, this isn't for you if you want stuff like Bluetooth and a video recorder and all kinds of memory chips and software. But if you are an average cell phone user who still wants a ,basic, COOL phone, This is it.",3
"Was so excited to get this new phone!

I was so excited when it was time for me to be able to upgrade my cingular phone. I used to have the Samsung x427, which doesn't have very many features! I love the design of LG phone, so I knew that's what I wanted for sure. This one was offered at a special rate, but even so it's just a really good value. It has a camera with a zoom (only zooms once, but that's really all you need on a phone camera anyway!). I love that the from LCD is in color. It lets you choose a separate wallpaper for the front LCD and main LCD, which is really great, because I can display two different pics to fit my personality! Also, it lets you take pictures with the phone shut, which is good, cuz if you're taking a pic of yourself you can see it before you snap it! I've been really happy with this phone. Definitely reccommend it... Oh, only downside is, I cannot figure out how to have it automatically save outgoing messages, and on other phones I've been able to change the ""Cingular"" in the main LCD to say my name or something, but I cannot figure out how to change that either! oh well! Great phone! Recommended!",3
"Great Phone

I bought this phone about 2 weeks ago and so far I have had no problems with it. The sound quality is great, in fact sometimes it is too loud! I have had no problems hearing anybody so I don't know why people complain about the sound so much. The picture quality is very good, the only thing I can't figure out is how to get the ringer ID to work or how to put it on silent. Other than that, I am very happy with this phone and I would recommend it to others.",3
"This is a good Phone

This phone is good, comparing to Motorola V180 that Cingular is giving for free. Motorola V180 sucks!!!!. This phone has a easy access menu and very easy to Program.Sound is very clear, It's not very fancy, but it does what it suppose to do.",3
"its nice but some things can be changed

I recently bought this phone to replace an onlder samsung. This phone is nifty and has a great color display. However there are some things i dont like (thing i cant just deal with). First I feel that the menu option is not practical, other phones you can get to where you need with just a press of a button or 2. With this phone i feel like i have to go in a menu within a menu within a menu. Also I guess its nice that the display autmatically turns off to save battery but i would like the option to keep the front one dim so i can look at the time or see when i've had a missed message instead of having to light it up everytime. I also wish i could change the cingular screensaver that scrolls across the screen everytime you close the phone. Also, when you silence your ringer you are also silencing the alarm feature so if you like to turn your ringer off at night (but not turn off the phone) you wont be able to if you have your alarm set. I dont really like the text messangine center on the phone its more irratating than others. Overall, the phone does its job (making and reciving calls) but i'd rather go back to my old samsung which has features worth your while.",2
"Awesome!

Ive only gone through two other cell phones and this is by far the best! My first phone, Samsung A460, i really liked that one, i wish that this LG had some of the features that the samsung had, such as an external display that stays on, but dim (i know that would take a extra battery energy but i liked just glancing down and seeing the time). you do have the option to keep the external display on all of the time but dont be decieved, all it does after the time readout goes away is scroll ""cingular"" across, slightly dissapionting. Also when the clamshell is closed, the top, meaning the portion that you flip open, wobbles back and forth jsut slightly, but enough to notice. it makes it feel less sturdy, but once the flip is open it is solid.pretty much this phone has every feature that you could ask for besides a speakerfone function. besides that everything is amazing about this fone, the functions, the screen quality and ease of use.its almost the perfect fone (u know, besides the external display and speakerfone functions)",4
"DANIEL LOVES LG PHONE

I really really love that great wonderful phone.It has great pictures,games,and great look.And i love when i download ringtones and get on the internet .BUY THE PHONE IT'S GREAT!!!!",3
"best phone

I like it because it is so cool. It can play many of the games i can download the games,ring tones, wallpapers. Thr images captured by its VGA camera as compared to the camera results of nokia 6600 or sony ericson K700i .",3
"It's OK, Drops Calls however

This is a good camera phone, bad zoom though, unless resolution is set lower. Sound quality during calls could be higher. Ringtone quality could be higher. Hearing the phone ring when it is closed is nearly impossible. and it drops wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too many calls. i took a trip to houston from LA and when i came back home my phone dropped at least 6 out ot every 10 calls i had. It is a good gamer phone too. The only problems i had was my mobile internet on the phone entirely stopped working and the dropped calls other than those it is an OK phone.",2
"Poor phone menu and extremely poor sound

What is important for the phone? Of course, the basic functionality first. What is bad about this phone?1. Phone Book navigation. If you have used SAMSUNG navigataion then that is the best. e.g. when you look at the phone book and keep pressing menu button it will scroll about 5 phones at a time.2. Short cut to call someone. If you have to store a number at lets say 22 then you can not. Samsung has whole phone book numbered so that you can call just pressing 22 (or 55 or 9) for 2 second and it will dial the number for you. e.g. I was storing my first 10 best friends/family numbers at 1,2,3,5, 10,11,22,33,44,55,...etc so I can call at one touch. I don't use voice system.3. Sound quality: Very low sound4. Ring tone: Very low5. How long did you talk? When you are talking and want to see how long you have talked, you can not see because LCD turned off.6. Buttons not that much slick. Little hard to press. Samsung has the best slick button to touch. E.g. dell keyboard vs other key borad.7. Flip phone: I had Samsung N200. Bought 4 yrs ago for 250. That was a flip phone but advantage was you don't have to open cover unless you want to talk someone. So, FLIP PHONE ARE ONLY GOOD IF IT ALLOOWS to navigate the functionality without opening the cover. So, May be NOKIA is the way to go with.8. Camera memory - Too less. So useless.9. Battery life - Ok.So, Finally I would buy a phone that has1. Best navigation2. No flip unless it allow to see the activity from outside itself.3. Best sound quality4. Vibrate mode as well.5. Camera - Forget it. Keep credi card size camera if you need one which may have same or batter quality.6. No free phone. Get what you want by paying and keep it for long period.I hope this helps to buy your next phone.",0
"Cool Phone

If you are looking to buy a new phone this should be the one you consider. The LG L1400 comes with alot of extra for its cheap price($115) but as with everything theres room for improvement: Louder Ringtones, allow you set thngs recorded from the voice recorder as the ringtones, more games, speakerphone...Other Than that The Phone is GREAT!!",3
"One of the best phones I have had!

I found this phone to have one of the coolest camera features ever the outside large screen to let u see yourself when taking your own picture unlike the tiny mirror on most phones! It takes good quality pictures and has outstanding sound quality. I also found it easyest to navagate. The only bad side i found is its bulky and has no zoom on camera!",3
"Must have for your smart phone

I use mine not only to charge both my phone and spare battery but it is also a handy way to cradle you phone while managing your files.",4
"Show

I agree. This cellular one is incredible. I am not sorry. I love it.",4
"Value for Money!

I have a Sony Ericsson W810i phone and this travel charger set was an awesome deal for me!It works well with my phone and is a great value-for-money!",4
"Not happy with this product

If I speak too softly my voice isn't picked up at all. In turn I have to repeat myself all the time. I recently picked up a Jabra retractable. It's not quite as cool looking, but it works WAY better and it's smaller.",0
"A Perfect Fit

This is the Logitech Mobile Earbud Premium. It has the universal 2.5mm plug (Logitech says it's compatible with most phones from Motorola, Sanyo, Kyocera, Qualcomm, Panasonic, Samsung, Audiovox, Mitsubishi, Oki, Toshiba), a multi-function button (starts and ends calls on my phone- functionality depends on your phone model), a soft silicone-type FlexLoop cushion (four sizes to fit your ear), and a plastic hoop to store the cord. You can wear this earpiece in either ear. The FlexLoop is hard to describe, so I'd recommend checking the Logitech web site for a picture. What I can say is that this earpiece STAYS PUT in my ear without being tight or painful, even after prolonged use while walking and driving. This works far better for me than the foam covered earpieces. The microphone is on the cord with the multifunction button a couple of inches below the earpiece, but just above the collar line; and it provides clear audio. The cord feels fairly heavy duty compared to other earphones I've seen.",4
"Don't waste your money

I ordered this earbud looking for comfort and a good microphone, but didn't really receive either.The FlexiLoop was the best part of the product, it was comfortable and stayed in place, but trying to talk into the microphone located on the cord became uncomfortable. The person I was on the phone with could barley hear me. In all, this earbud looks like a cheap toy. Don't waste your money.",0
"Not happy with this product

If I speak too softly my voice isn't picked up at all. In turn I have to repeat myself all the time. I recently picked up a Jabra retractable. It's not quite as cool looking, but it works WAY better and it's smaller.",0
"I love it!

It protects my treo and fits in my pocket. I didin't want a case witha belt clip. You know the kind that says ""Look at my phone! I'm special!"" The only other thing you need with this is a clear screen protector.",4
"Worst Customer Service By Far

I had Cricket as my provider for about 6 months. Even though they have unlimited plans, their customer service was terrible and not worth the hassle. They have a policy of charging you $0.55 for receiving paper bills, which I tried to terminate from the 1st month and every month there after but they never stopped coming. After my service was canceled my bank account continued to be automatically debited one month after. I called to resolve the problem but the customer service representative was not cooperative. Never got my money back.",0
"Great value for the price, a couple issues

I bought this to hold my TRENDnet 24-port Cat5/5e patch panel, and it does a great job at that with plenty of room to spare for additional gear, but there were a couple issues that stood out that some of the other reviews didn't seem to mention. Despite those shortcomings this is still by far the best 4U bracket for the money. You really can't go wrong.PROS:- Hinged design. Don't let the title of description of this product throw you, it is a hinged bracket and that's a huge plus.- Comes with 10-32 rack screws and clips so you don't waste money on those.- Mounts easily with hinge on left or right side, with 16"-on-center mounting holes.CONS:- Rack clips are plastic and not tapped. They work like an anchor in drywall by expanding as the screw threads through. This makes it difficult to start screws and is extremely tiresome to run the screws by hand. If you don't mind spending an extra few bucks I'd recommend investing in a nice set of metal 10-32 screws and clips.- No way to lock hinge in place. This is really only an issue when you install the first piece of equipment. You might find that the hinge moves from side to side as you screw into it which can be annoying.Additional Notes:While this bracket comes with rack mounting hardware, it doesn't come with mounting screws. I used 1" #10 sheet metal screws. I anticipated using washers but they weren't needed as the head of the #10 is large enough to hold it in place.",3
"It's ok - but it could have been great

A wall bracket that is 4u tall, and deep enough to mount a couple switches in it, is not easy to find. This wall bracket does that.My only wish is that it had tapped holes or metal inserts like an APC rack uses. This bracket uses plastic inserts. In spite of the plastic inserts, this bracket IS holding two 24-port patch panels and two switches without trouble.",2
"Did more than I expected

I purchased this originally to hold a few LAN swiches which weigh very little. After the LAN switches were installed, it became convenient to locate a heaver power supply there as well. I successfully installed a Tripp Lite OMNI1500LCD Digital LCD 1500VA Line-Interactive UPS which this website says has an Item Weight of 31 pounds. The rack held it without deflection or deformation, much to my surprise.I would purchase this item again.",4
"Lightweight and versatile with minor flaws

I bought this case specifically because I wanted something that would protect my 8700 at all times. Quite honestly, I have yet to see any other case that compares with this one in terms of protection.I've used soft cases before - on my Nokia cell phone - and found them to be mediocre at best. Corners are left exposed and if you drop your phone from a height of more than two feet you've likely scratched or damaged your phone. Many of the other hard cases for Blackberry tend to be the slip in and out kind. You take the phone out and it's not protected. Problem is, when you go to make that call or send that message that's exactly the time you might drop your phone. If that ever happens to you, this is the case you'll want for your Blackberry.Perhaps the biggest misconception about this case is the description of ""aluminum"" and ""metal."" Buyers will think hard, and heavy with sharp edges. Not so at all. This is lightweight aircraft aluminum that feels almost like plastic. There are no sharp edges. Inside there's a thin layer of dense foam-like material that separates the Blackberry from the metal. The screen is protectived by a thin form of plexiglass. Unfortunately, this glass needs a screen protector as it does get scratched. The keyboard space is open which seems the only choice given how dense the keypad is and how difficult it would be to use it with any kind of protective plastic cover.I only have a couple of small complaints. One, I wish the clasp on the left side was more secure. I have dropped my phone once already and the case did flip open because of this. Two, I wish there was more protection on the top side. Also, to a lesser degree, I wish there was more open space on the right side so that it was easier to access the scroll wheel.The case comes with a belt clip. You can also just use the case by itself without the clip attachment and slip it into a soft case or your pocket.Overall, while it's a bit pricey for a small case, it's worth the extra money over the typical soft models that offer only the appearance of protection for your expensive Blackberry.",3
"Poorly Constructed

While the idea of this cover is a great one, the end product left me wondering if they had any type of quality control when it was produced.A large, sharp edge was left sticking out of the hinge area because the center pin was too long for the hinge. Not only would you catch the top of your finger on it's needle-like tip every time you went to unclasp it from your belt, but it started to work its way free in the two days I kept it. Not a good thing if you desire to keep your hinge together.If that wasn't bad enough, sections of the inside were bent far beyond where they should have, thus covering the all-important ""Alt"" key on the keyboard. This, as all Blackberry users know, makes it pretty difficult to construct a message! The meatal was so strong, it couldn't be bent back out of the way (a good thing if you dropped it!).Like the other poster said, the clasp to keep it latched shut was also VERY weak. So weak that all it took was a slight push and it would come undone and the B'berry would come out.While the almost rock-solid casing is a great thing, I'm afraid I had to return my metal case and get an old fashioned leather padded one. Not as hip, for sure, but at least I won't be ripping the end of my finger open on it and I'll be able to actually compose a message.",0
"Great!

Finally a reasonably priced charger! I couldn't find one that would fit my phone in the stores where I live and the one place I did it was $22.00.",4
"goood

Used this to replace my asian travel adapter. delivery was quick and the product worked wonderfully",4
"A Great Sounding Earset

This is the fourth earset that I've tried. I've had a Jabra, Body Glove and, a inexpensive... little one that came with the phone. This one is far and away the best sounding earset out of the bunch. Sound quality for the user is very good to excellent and, the in-line microphone has exceptional sound quality. My testing of the microphones always consists of accuracy of voice activated dialing and, leaving messages on several different voice mail and answering machines. Although this may not be the most scientific way of testing them, it always gives me a good idea of what the person on the other end is dealing with. On all occasioins, the sound quality was great. If I didn't know any better I would thought the calls were made on a typical home phone.Comfort is another factor when you're going to have something stuck in your ear for any length of time and this unit was very comfortable to me. Be advised though that this is a very subjective area and, what might be comfortable to me, might bring tears to your eyes. One word of advice, save your receipt if you find it uncomfortable after wearing it for a while, return it and, try another one.Overall, this is a good sounding, quality unit. Perhaps the first one I've owned that preforms the way it's supposed to and, doesn't hurt to wear for a period of time.",4
"Works well, but wears out fast!

This is by far the best-functioning earpiece I've used. The sound is clear, and it is compatible with every phone I've tried. The mute feature is great for the phone I have now, which for some unfathomable reason does not have a mute function built in (!!!). Back to the headset...It's great, but it wears out quickly. The wire between the microphone and the earbud frayed and wore out quickly, so now, people can hear me talking, but I don't hear them. A little disappointing considering you pay a premium for this product. However, I don't have a better earpiece to recommend. If you do buy, just expect to buy again soon.",2
"Not worth the extra price

While still searching for a satisfactory solution for my motorola v60, I tried this headset. While the mic quality was excellent, I found the earbud uncomfortable and had a really difficult time hearing callers on the other end. Especially in the car. I was always very satisfied with the headset that came with my Nokia phone, I wish I could find something comparible for the Motorola.",2
"Great Expectations

Well I thought that if it was Plantronics and it was not their cheapest model then it should function as advertised. Unfortunately after testing it with 2 Verizon LG phones I am sending it back. The ear piece is very big I have to say it was loud enough, but its impossible to fit it comfortably into the ear (and my ears are not small ). As for the microphone it is very bad, people constantly complained that they could not hear me. The mute button is flimsy, you feel like you using 99cent store earpiece. Moreover it adds to the weight of the device thus making it even more uncomfortable. My previous headset which came for free with my Motorola phone functioned much better.",1
"Plantronics M205 EarBud Review

The item came exactly as expected and in excellent condition. After several weeks of use it is still working fine with no problems. I was pleased to find this item on Amazon as traditional outlets such as Circuit City, Best Buy, etc no longer carried this model.",4
"Best "teardrop" style earset yet

I've tried three others: Jabra, Motorola, and a super-cheapo, and this is the best yet.",3
"Doesn't work well with my Samsung A460

The earbug is very uncomfortable and it keeps slipping out. I have a difficult time hearing the other side. The only time the other side can hear me well is when I hold the microphone very close to my mouth.",1
"Average charger..

It shipped fast and worked like a charm! What more can I say? Um.. I like the light on it?? LOL!! Thanks amazon",4
"Does not hold charge

The product arrived promptly (before the scheduled ETA).. I was not home at the time, my mother was and she proceeded to connect her phone in order to use it. She was unable to connect it. I, at the time, assumed the charger was not compatible and wrote a bad review for that reason. When I returned from work, I was able to connect the phone so I removed my bad review, but the very next day when she attempted to use her cell phone after leaving it to charge overnight, it hadn't charged. The charge indicator on the phone dropped to 0 bars after removing the cell phone from the charger. Possibility of the battery being defective?? It's a possibility.. BUT the original charger that came with the phone was capable of fully charging the phone before it became lost. So I believe it's safe to say it's not the battery, it's the charger. I will be taking the cell phone back to AT&T to determine whether it's the battery or the phone. BTW - The seller has offered to return my money. They are willing to help, but they should not be selling a product that doesn't work. Period.",1
"VERY BAD QUALITY

As previous reviewers said, ruined my phone also! Broke the piece on my phone meant to charge, now have to replace phone too! Seriously trash!",0
"Acceptable, but barely

Phone does not indicate that charging is occurring while connected to unit. Only indication of charging activity is via LED on body of component. Charging does, in fact, occur, but you are left to your best guess as to when or if the phone is fully charged.",1
"great replacement phone charger

My phone charger was falling apart and I was very happy to find this one for a great deal. It works great!",4
"Great cell phone charger!

This is the exact cell phone charger for my LG1200 cell phone and it works perfectly! It was a great bargain as well.",4
"Great price and it works.l

This was so cheap I got two.!! Now when my son loses one I know where he can charge his phone.",4
"exactly what I needed

A perfect replacement to my lost cell phone charger. Works exactly as it should!",4
"works great!

I was concerned that an aftermarket wouldn't work as well as the LG brand, but I have not noticed any difference. I use it in my car (Matrix) that has a standard 120V outlet. I wanted the plug end to be slim like the original so it would still fit in the car outlet. The slim end also works on power strips without interfering with the adjacent outlet.",4
"Works fine so far...

I bought one of these like a year ago for (I think) around $1. I see that now it's selling for 1 cent (can't get much cheaper than that). My understanding is it's a generic product, so the quality is suspect. I personally haven't had any issues with mine, but it only gets light use since I'm not a heavy cell phone user, and I'm careful about wrapping the cord up and putting it away when I'm done charging my phone. If it gets heavy usage and/or rough treatment, I don't imagine it would hold up well, but, considering the price, I would say you can't go wrong with it if you need to replace a lost or broken original from your phone's manufacturer.",4
"JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED

Finally, a company who is not out to ""rob"" consumers. I purchased an adapter for my cell phone from Amazon and was willing to risk it being compatible to my phone for the price. It not only fit my phone, but was $24.78 cheaper than the company I have my service with. I am a life time customer. Prices and products are very acceptable. Thanks Amazon..",4
"Customer Service 2nd to none

I received this product and found that it did not work. After contacting the company, they shipped out a new product, no problem. You can bet, if you have a problem with the product, it will be handled properly...",3
"phone charger

This product did not work well. It only charged phone for like 5 minutes then it said it was fully charged. After a while my phone died and this product said my phone was charged all the way. Not a great cell phone charger.",0
"Not sure

My wife needed a second one and she felt that all it did was let her use the phone while pluged in and no charge was made. I will need to get my hands on it and do my own Geek check to it.",2
"Great Cell Phone Holder

Fits any type of phone that has the body of a LG8300, and just barely fits a krzr from motorola",3
"This is 4 dollars, Radio Shack is 40 bux, You choose.

The Greyhound bus company lost my brothers Motorola cell phone charger. Radio Shack's price was 40.00 for a replacement charger. I found this gem for 4.00 and it works perfectly. Bravo!",4
"Great product!!

excellent buy, very good product, fast delivery and no delays!works perfect 100% recommendedcould purchase more items of this kind of the same brand",4
"Great deal, great service!

The charger arrived in a timely fashion and was well under (by about $20.00) the cost of what I would have paid at the Verizon Wireless store.",4
"Functional unit. Some damage

I needed an extra AC charger for my cell phone, and this unit served the purpose well. However, the unit did not slide smoothly into the phone jack. The tip was slightly damaged, and it required some force to plug/unplug from the device.",3
"Great deal!

This product was a great deal. These can be found other places for over $20. If you are like me and drop your phone constantly, then this is a great product for you.",4
"Cell phone cover

I really like this case! It is easy to put on and take off. It does not have that stupid plastic cover over the screen. It does not add a lot of bulk to my phone and I think it makes my phone easier to hold. I would like for more colors. I would really like for something to glow in the dark, so that I could find it easier in the black hole that is my purse.",3
"It Works!

For the price, what a deal. Had lost the original charger and didn't want to buy a brand new one at the normal Cingular rate. This item works perfectly.",4
"Sony charger Z500a/Z300a

If you have a Sony z500a or a Sony z300a- This is the charger you're looking for and it's price right.",4
"good device

It work great and better than original one, recomended for those old phone i was about to throw away, good purchase",4
"not fitting for N80

This product is not compatible with my Nokia phone N80- a phone side jack is NOT fitting and impossible to plug in",0
"Eforcity 3.5mm Stereo Headset / Speaker Adaptor for Nokia N80

Eforcity 3.5mm Stereo Headset / Speaker Adaptor for Nokia: E50 / E60 / E61 / E61i / E65 / E70 / N70 / N71 / N72 / N73 / N75 / N80 / N80 ie / N90 / N93 / 3230 / 3250 / 5140 / 5140i / 6020 / 6021 / 6070 / 6101 / 6102 / 6102i / 6103 / 6125 / 6136 / 6155i / 6170 / 6230 / 6230i / 6233 / 6235 / 6235i / 6282 / 6288 / 6630 / 6610 / 6610i / 6670 / 6820 / 6822 / 6680 / 6681 / 7710 / 9300 / 9300i / 9500 and more modelsWell-designed, light , inexpensive. Excellent substitute for the original accessory which comes with or as an option with the phone.",3
"Good product, but requires careful handling.

This adapter works well to connect a standard headphone set to a cell phone. The connection is tight and unlikely to come loose in your pocket. The downside to that is that it's very easy for the small plastic pieces of the connector to break off if it's removed too hastily.",3
"wire deattached agian

at first when i purchased this item it was broken when received in the mail and when i got a replacement i used it for about 2weeks and the wires came apart like i received it the first time.",0
"Very simple and useful

It's really simply, cheap and makes what you expect. It won't dissappoint you. There's no really too much to say about this item, it simply works fine without any problems",4
"Item of bad quality

I used this plug for one day and then it broke. When I tried to remove it from the phone the wire came out loose. And I do not think its stereo, sound came from both sides of headset but the phone said it was not stereo adapter.",0
"Good for the money

This is a good adapter you wont regret to buy this one, the best quality for the money.",3
"Caution - does NOT support headset microphone

I purchased two of these with the assumption that a ""headset adaptor"" would support a cellphone headset - i.e. incoming caller audio and outgoing headset microphone audio. Guess what? They only support incoming audio. I guess if you have nothing to say to your callers, that's ok.The product description should be updated to clearly indicate this.Completely useless for my needs - 1 star.If anyone knows of a way to properly connect a wired (not bluetooth) cellphone to the Nokia 6126, I'd much appreciate the info!",0
"ADAPTOR FOR NOKIA

Dear All,0 STAR! I have had my very Awful experience w/ Eforcity.Complete RIP OFF.Not only they double charged me on the frt, but did not describe the time thoroughly.product cost 2.58. I purchased 2, they charge .99 per item, 3.99 per item or lbs. my tiny shipment was less than a pound. they consolidated my product in ONE envelope.wrapped in a ziploc inside.WHAT A JOKE.seller had the courage to double charge me for the shipment when frt cost more than the item.can you believe that.I have reported this matter to AMAZON. Pls be advised! pls DO NOT order from EFORCITY.they do not care about their customer. I tried to reach them several times to resolve the matter internally.They replied once only. After that, they chose to ignore my messages re the frt charge.What kind of Customer Service is that.I reported this matter to AMAZON.they have Notified this SELLER and lauged at how A seller like this could RIP YOU OFF. I hope you got riched from this incident. instead, you will lose more Customer's. Thank you all for your support. This is the first VERY AWFUL experience I have had online. -DJWIN",0
"Would be nice, except it isn't what it says it is.

Buyers beware! This would have been a great product at a great price, except for one glaring fault--this is not a stereo adaptor.Nope, it's mono sound only, and Eforcity doesn't seem to want to admit it. I tested it with several stereo headsets as well as two Nokia phones, using WAV files, MP3 files, and even the built-in radio, and the sound is pure mono instead of stereo.Contact with Eforcity was pointless--they sent me replacements (I had ordered an extra for a friend to use on his phone, since the price was great), and sent the exact same item. I gave them every chance to explain, and they simply stopped responding to my e-mails. And it seems they won't even do the honorable thing and change the product description here on Amazon.So if you're looking for a cheap mono adaptor, this is a decent choice. It stays firmly in place in the Nokia pop port, and seems solid enough with various headphones plugged in. The sound is a bit flat and murky, but clear enough to please casual users.But if you're looking to give your Nokia a second life as a music player, you're out of luck with this product. The lack of stereo as promised is a huge disappointment, and even the mono sound could use some improvement. Save your money and buy a better product!",0
"Exactly what I wanted!

If you prefer something more comfortable or already own quality headphones, you'll need this adapter to operate them. The sound is great after using this.",4
"Works great with my Nokia 6230

I wanted to use my Nokia 6230 as MP3 player in my car. This adaptor works great. It's a winner of bang for the buck.",4
"is not stereo!

works very well, but it would be interesting to specify that it is not stereo!",0
"reuires brute force

The stereo headset is ideal for use in your office you can connect it to your PC and listen to radio. But requires some brute force to insert it into the nokia 3230. Also it does not have a direction telling you which side is up and which side is down. At first since it won't go into the phone I guessed I was using it upside down. But you may end up damaging your phone.. so watch out..",0
"third party item

it works, but it does not have an amplifier so if your headphones do not then it will not get very loud of powerful, on my model of phone it was abnormally hard to get the adapter in but it holds well, you get what you pay for",2
"very fragile

After a months I used it, one day I had put it on the chair. Someday sits on that and the wire rip from one end!",1
"Stereo Headset adapter

Its okay. Took an effort to put it on, after a week the cord pulled from the nokia plug side.Audio quality is pretty bad, it ruins volume control, so it is VERY loud, it disables the microphone, as I said feels very cheap and falls apart.You would say this was what I could've expected for the price, but I paid $20 for shipping!!",1
"eforcity review

the wires inside can break very easily so you have to be careful with how you handle it, but there's really nothing you can complain about if its only 1 cent, so for what its worth it's an awesome deal, just be sure to get more than one",2
"3.5 mm nokia sound adapter...its not stereo

This devise is not bad for the price you pay but its not stereo as advertised. It gives mono sound in both speakers and sound is low. You have to crank up the speaker all the way up to listen to mp3 songs in car. It does not have mic and so you can't use it for making calls from your nokia cell phone but you call hear the callers on the car spaeakers. Overall 3 stars for this adapter. You might be better off buying stereo adapter with mic for little more money.",2
"passable

after having the krzr for about two weeks, the first drop gave my phone a nice crack across the entire glass face of the phone. after this i decided to get a case, and after looking around, this was the cheapest i could find (i mean the shipping was more than the actual product).I was really disappointed with this case though, it didn't fit flush with the phone (all the holes were not matching up as they should on a silicone case), didn't allow it to close completely, interferes with the camera, and just made the sexy & sleek phone look dull.I guess overall it does the job it is supposed to, but I was looking for something that would keep my phone looking good while keeping it fully functional and protected. I currently do not use the case, have not found anything that is really meeting the needs so I am just trying to be more careful with the phone.",2
"It does the job for me

This does the job to protect my phone. It is not for the fashion conscious but it prevents scratches if you keep your phone in your pocket like I do. The silicone has a nice feel, the phone is easy to grasp. The camera works fine with the cover but some of the buttons on the side are covered by silicone. However you can still use the buttons by pushing on the silicone. I think this cover will last 3-6 months; I will order more than one next time-but I would definitely order again.",3
"Cheap Quality product

This charger is absolutely horrible. The first one I ordered never worked. The LED on the wall charger would not even turn on. I emailed the seller and got a new wall charger. To my frustration, when I charged my phone, the plastic at the charging end got stuck in my phone and I cant take it out. The charging end only has two metal parts sticking out. Every time I need to charge my phone, I have to carefully insert these metal parts into the phone (which already has the plastic piece stuck in it). Thus the car charger is of no use, unless I carefully break it to remove the plastic part from the charging end, and let the metal prongs remain.I guess, you get what you pay for.",0
"Don't Leave Home Without It

This traveling charger is a life saver. So many times I forget to charge my Palm 650 TX and when I go to retrieve information from it while away from home, the battery is very low. With this charger, I plug it in and in no time I can retrieve all the information that I need. This is a durable charger and I wouldn't leave home without it.",4
"Awful Product Vendor not very helpful

I needed a replacement for my original Motorola battery. The talk and standby time were growing ever shorter. I searched Amazon and found only a couple of batteries which would work and so ordered this one.I received it quickly, charged it, and started to use it. It has two major problems:1) The talk and standby times are worse than my old worn out original Motorola battery and,2) When it gets to only two bars remaining, without warning the phone shuts off. No beep warning. No bars going to zero. No flashing battery icon. No nothing.I did not see it disclosed in the product description, but when I looked at the battery I found that it was made in China. (I should have looked more closely at the photograph and seen the ""made in China"" printed right there!) China makes junk! I suspect that it was manufactured using technology which does not produce adequate charge capacity and results in a discharge curve which does not allow the phone to know when the battery is almost discharged and therefore it shuts off without warning.I would recommend that you pass this one by. I spent only a couple of bucks on this so I have not lost that much. On the other hand, it cost about five bucks to ship the thing, I am losing time having to find a new one, and eforcity's solution to my problem is to let me ship it back for a replacement (at my expense, of course.) How much sense does it make for me to spend ANOTHER five bucks shipping to get another two dollar junk battery? For that reason I can't recommend eforcity either. The right thing to do would be to simply refund my $1.84. The excellent thing to do would be to refund my shipping cost as well. No such luck.Give this one a pass. I will also give eforcity a pass in the future as well.",0
"Motorola Razr Li-Ion Battery

Was surprised with this purchase. I thought it was a generic battery for the price. Very satisfied.",4
"Motorola OEM SNN5777A BATTERY FOR V3s V3t V3r

This battery was okay. It did not seem to hold charge as well as the original battery that came with the phone.",2
"Motorola Razr battery

My replacement battery arrived exceptionally fast.The price was right (although the shipping was more).I wish I could comment further, but the phone has some other issue and the new battery did not solve it.",4
"An original

I recieved it on the 3rd day and it is the original - not a knock off.I love it.",4
"the real deal

I thought this was going to be a knock-off but it's the real deal! Great bargain and it works perfect!",4
"Product Order - Phone Charger

Very quick delivery - exactly what I ordered and a great price. Would have paid much more at a Best Buy kind of store. Great seller. Thanks.",4
"Iden Charger

We needed to replace a charger for one of our work phones and this OEM charger works as advertised. I am sure there are times our employees wish they could say it didn't work and their phone went dead but...",4
"A product replacement for a good buy:

This product was a replacement for my cell phone when it comes to replacing something, I just order from Amazon products and then I gets it no later than three or four days sooner. This is a great product I give five stars for it.",4
"Great charger

I was surprised that this actually a GENUINE Motorola charger, not a copy. It is first quality and works great with my ten year old Motorola cell phone.",4
"Perfect product

Charger still going strong after some time. It came in good timing as well. The price was unbeatable, and the product came nicely packaged. I would reccomend this product to anyone with the phone that fits it.",4
"Motorola Charger

NNTN4963/ NNTN4980 Original OEM Nextel I205/I265/ I275/ I305/ I315/ I325/ I355/ I530/ I605/ I710/ I730/ I733/ I830/ I836/ I870/ I930 Rapid Travel In Wall ChargerThe charger is compact, with space to wrap the extension cord around the transmitter and out of sight. The plug, which flips up and out of the way, is not the more familiar left-wide ground plug but that doesn't seem to distract from its ability to work efficiently. There's also a rubber plug attached to the extension cord that allows the user to secure the adapter end to the transmitter",4
"Better other Batteries... No..... Better other Smarthphone

Is better spend more money and buy original batterie than this, and even better buy another smartphone that Motorola Q.",1
"Very well made, smooth retraction, looks great

I have seen cheaper versions of this kind of product that I was not happy with, so I figured I should post this review just to say this is a good one. Generally I've een very pleased with Boxwave producs.",4
"Very Uncomfortable

This product worked very well except for one major problem. The earpiece was very uncomfortable (painful) - despite attempts to get use to it. Every time I moved my neck, the earbuds would jam against the inside of my ear. I tried silicone earbud covers which for a short time worked great, but the ST1 earbuds are not standard size, unless you remove the surrounding rubber. Removing the surrounding rubber was a bad idea as it held together the earbud assembly and was actually glued on. Eventually one of the earbuds no longer worked, due to my attempts use silicone covers.",1
"Works great, but not comfortable for me

For me, it's a real bummer to be packing this up and sending it back because functionally it works great. It paired just fine with my X60 Tablet PC, and with a software utility I paired it with my Palm Treo 700p and played stereo music from Pocket Tunes. It sounded quite good to me. There were a few hiccups and skips on rare occasions, but it is not clear to me if that is on the X60/700p side or the headset. A wireless setup isn't going to be 100% reliable and that's just the way it is.I spoke to my friend on my Treo 700p using it and he liked the sound quality better than my Plantronics Discovery 640.The biggest bummer is that for me, they were just not comfortable to wear at all. In fact, they started to hurt after about 10 minutes. Granted, comfort is a subjective thing and will vary from person to person, but they just put a lot of downward pressure on my lower ear lobes. My Plantronics 640 I would wear for hours and almost forget it was there. So, reluctantly I am sending it back since it works quite well, but just doesn't fit me well.",2
"Much Better Than MOTOROKR S9

There is no comparison for bluetooth earbuds, this is a great product. I bought both the Motorola S9 and this to compare sound, fit, and performance. Overall, this wins in every category.Here is where the two products differ:Bluetrek ST1:- Great sound quality and volume- Stereo phone calls- Does not interfere with sunglasses- Good comfortable fit on any size head- Comes with a case- Well built- Boasts longer battery life in all modes than S9- I haven't found a flaw with this productMotorola S9- Poor audio quality and volume- Poor fit for large heads (pinches temples)- Does not fit well with sunglasses- Calls in one ear only- No case included- Connector flaps are flimsy and cheapNeed I Say More????",4
"I use this more often than thought!

Frankly I bought these for occasional use with my enV phone and they work great with it. BT (bluetooth) operation is highly consistent and sound is much better than expected (of course no rival to Sony MDR-V700 cans or the likes that go down to 5 Hz and turn up to around 120 dB SPL). Headset functions work surprisingly well, especially microphone (can be problematic on this form factor with others). And the design is not only extremely slick but also its water-resistant! I have several top headsets and ended up buying another set of these for my other cell...",4
"A decent (not so much anymore) product but does NOT achieve excellence (poor design)

First of all let me agree that the set is not very comfortable on my ears, it irritates the skin around the ear canal entry and if you have any hair in your ears like most people above 5 years of age it is a problem. The covers on the buds should have been made of pliable gel, not hard rubber (and foam berets do not help much). I have five more design complaints. The back of the unit has a rubber strip on it and unless you are naked or wearing a T-shirt it constantly rubs against your shirt or jacket causing chafing sound to be transmitted (mechanically through the sets' arms) into you ears. That is poor design and makes the set difficult to use either during colder weather or if you are actually dressed in anything with a collar.The other problem is that you cannot fold the set in two. One could easily design it in such a way as to be able to fold it right smack in the middle of battery/electronic unit in the back. A hinge, a latch and spring loaded contacts is all it would take. As it stand right now one has to carry a ridiculously bulky, round pouch. Who in the right mind would do that? If you are a student and have a back-pack or you carry a purse I suppose it is Ok but not that convenient for me. If it were foldable it one could easily stick it in his front shirt pocket, otherwise it barely fits into side jacket pocket. Again the designers did not think that hard about how people would use it or carry it around.Since there is no way to gauge how much charge is still left any reasonable person would charge the headset at night so that the next day it would be fully charged, which then means that this product will lastonly 500 days or so (number of charge cycles the battery can take), i.e. making this product dead in about 1.5 years with no way for the consumer to replace the battery himself. Stupid design again.The manual also states that one should avoid moisture. Praytell, how can one avoid moisture when one wears it on one's neck and presumbly people when they exercise or are hot actually sweat?The upper temperature limit is 40C (per manual). During summer in New York it is going get to that temperature and above quite a few times, probably more often in other countries. Is this some kind of joke?With the battery sticking out like that perpendicular to the neck, the collar often bumps the ear pieces right out of my ears.The blue-tooth functions work just fine, I used it with Motorola KRZR K1 and was able to voice dial. Dialing by numbers though has very poor recognition rate in any real life environment. Probably motorola's fault (I trained that phone twice to no avail) but also maybe maybe a little fault of the headset if it does not transmit the sound well or pick up too much background noise.They could have designed a perfect product, instead it is just mediocre.Other than the above it is clever, I thought, and has a potential to be much, much better.p.s. If you think you can wear it around your neck when not in use, just forget it. It is very uncomfortable. The buds press on your adams's apple if you wear it straight or if you turn it sideways press on other parts of your neck. A barely tolerable configuration is a helix with two sides twisted in opposite directions. Those with pencil necks need not worry.p.p.s. After initially thinking that at least functionally it is Ok, now having used it for several days I see a host of other problems. It is nolonger able to control the motorola phone, so voice dialing no longer appears to work and nothing I've tried so far appears to correct the problem. I still can listen to music through anycom/PC dongle. It appears not only to have an especially stupid design (designed for bluetrek bya third party, XQHO Design) to look good in a package on a shelf without any intelligent forethought on how to make it convenient to use). If I could at this point I would reduce the rating now to 2 or 1. I have neverseen before such INCOMPETENT design work.p.p.p.s Finally after fussing around with for a while I was able to re-initialize the thing and I can voice dial again. Damn, it should NOT be this difficult!p.p.p.p.s I've had this thing for a while now and despite all the problems I am still using it. So to be fair I want to mention the positive stuff now.The sound on this headset is pretty good, good bass, etc... I rarely can hear any distortion from especially bassy sections. As far as discomfort on the ears, it seems I have developed some calouses on my ears from the set (nothing one can really see :-)) as it does not seem to bother me somuch anymore. I am not saying these things should be designed as to expectthat users will learn to live with the discomfort.",2
"Not what you think...

This earpiece configuration is not as comfortable as reviewers may make it out to be. they neither sit inside you ears (like the ""buds"") or outside. They are in-between, and you need to twist the rubber to make them do so, which means your ear fob (that thingy at the opening of your ear canal) has to take all that outward pressure.Just take a look at the picture, and you'll see what I mean. That is the natural state of the headset. the speakers are pointing down, not inward, as the arms the speakers are attached to come up from under the ear-not over.You need to exert pressure to twist them into a wearing position, fighting against the natural tendency of the rubber arms to return to their natural state (shown).I can't wear them longer than a quick conversation as a result. And on that point, there is actually a microphone in this set, but I can't figure out where. It must be around the back, because everyone I talk to says it sounds like a regular cell phone that is about 5' away from me.You couldn't wear in a car (legally) anyway, so I got it for skype and stereo BT. while they sound better than average (would have more bass if they were designed to fit further in the ear canal like ""buds""), the BT range is not hot.I realyl can't use them. Nice idea, but poorly implemented.",1
"double plus good

Just unboxed these and within ten minutes I had them paired to my Verizon LG VX8300. Stereo audio profile was detected immediately. I am currently listening to my mp3 mix and have answered phone calls and placed voice command calls.Sound quality is great much better than I expected for little ear buds, bass is very good. (Green Day, OKGO, Talking Heads, Cake, Peter Gabriel tested.)I would say they are on par to my wired Sony earbuds MDR-W20G which I bought after testing MANY earbuds for very good bass response.I would recomend these BT stereo sets to anyone. One comment is that it is a bit snug around the back of my neck. I am a big guy so I had others smaller than myself try them and they fit fine. The rubber structure of the neck band felt stiff at first but turned out to be very comfortable.The behind the neck design of these sets is excellent; no ear strain or interference with eye glasses.My set was purchased on Ebay for ~$70 shipped from a vendor with a store and reasonably high rating number.",4
"great idea - poor execution

I've had a pair of these for over a year now. I use them primarily for mountain biking (cuz it's better to listen to music than my inner voice telling me how much climbing sucks) and working out in the gym. I love them, really do. They pair nicely with my phone and the sound quality is good enough (although my teenagers say that the bass is kinda whimpy). I like that they are a semi-rigid piece and I when i want to hear something besides the music, I can pull out one side and let it sit on my neck/face. I don't have to feel around for a dangly bit to stick back in my ear. Anyway, I'm on my fourth? fifth? sixth? pair. The problem, as has been reported before, is that they tend to snap. One time, at band camp, no, that's not right. One time, in Santa Barbara, I wore a new replacement pair to a gym to take a cycle class, put them in my bike helmet beside me, then picked them up when I was done and they had cracked, again. I've talked to tech or customer service or somebody at Bluetrek, who's very nice, but has said repeatedly that there aren't a lot of complaints about it snapping and he had no recommendations about what I should (or should not) be doing to prevent it happening again. After my last pair broke, i found some stuff called splicing tape. I wrapped both sides of my headset and it actually works - nice, cushy, holds the broken bits together, and is only mildly carcinogenic. I have a lovely pair of headphone to use during the radiation treatments.",2
"Works fine but is quite uncomfortable

The headset works fine with my LG VX8300 phone (calling and listening to the music) and both Windows Vista and XP systems (as a stereo headset). There are not that many choices on the market when it comes to stereo Bluetooth phone headsets and this is probably the best one. However, I find it quite uncomfortable. Especially when sitting in front of the computer and looking up and down from the keyboard or desk to the screen and back. Since the back part rests on the neck such movements make the buds to move as well and either pop out or pinch the ears.",2
"Excellent headset.

Works great!! Comfortable to wear. Very easy to pair, fantastic sound quality, controls simple and easy to use. The only limitations I have found are in the equiptment they are paired with.",4
"Big design flaw!

I got these for a Christmas present, and although the sound quality is very good and the set up extremely easy I have now had 2 of these break on me due to the lack of flexibility in the actual headset. The design of the headset has the rigid plastic part snapping if you twist it a bit too far.My second pair (which I was being very careful with after the first one snapped) broke last night and stabbed me in the neck. Not exactly what I would call a good thing.I would avoid this headset until Bluetrek can redesign the area that is prone to break with a 100% rubber composite that will allow better stress tolerance.",0
"Very Disapointing

I received this product as a gift and was very excited. As noted in other reviews, the comfort is lacking as the earbuds are too large for my ears.However, the bigest problem that I have is that the battery life is very very short. I have had the unit for a month and can only listen to music for 53 minutes and 32 seconds (yup, I timed it.) before it shuts off.In addition, you only get 500 charges out of the unit (per instruction manual). So I am expecting that the unit will be totally disfunctional within the next month or so.$80 for headphones that you can use for a month until they break is not a very good deal.",0
"Not LG VX3200

This item does not fit the LG VX3200 phone. It only fits LG VX6000 or4500 or LX5450 or 5550. It says so on the package, and the connections do not match.",0
"Does NOT work with Creative ZEN

Does NOT work with Creative ZEN. Neither does the Ming Ling one I tried. Later found out it DOES work fine with a Sansa MP3 player I purchased.",1
"Cell Phone and Plan

This cell phone has been great. The service is perfect for our area. We never have and dropped calls or times when we can't make a call. The 450 minutes are all we need, but I do feel that the price is a little high for such a small plan.",3
"Product did not work with my LG VX6100 phone. Seller was very difficult and slow to work with.

This product was advertised to work with my LG VX6100 phone. (But it does not work.) Product was shipped in thin plastic envelope and arrived damaged. Seller needed photo confirmation of damage before sending replacement. (Did not trust me.) Response time was very slow.Seller did very little to assist installation of product. Product is not listed for my phone. So installation takes you to the manufacturer's website to buy the correct product. However, manufacturer no longer supports this product. Unable to install unless you install for a different phone, (just pick one from the list on the installation disc), then convert to the 6100 via an internet link. (Seller did provide that link.)Despite several attempts to get my phone to connect to this phone management tool, connection to my phone cannot be established. For testing, I tried connecting my phone to the original installation, the one for the wrong phone I had to use, just to get this installation to install on my computer. Phone connection was established, proving my phone, cables, etc, are all OK.Requested refund from seller. Seller would not acknowledge my email. Had to file a claim through Amazon. Now seller has acknowledged me. Seller refuses to reimburse for original shipping costs and return shipping costs. I am out those funds. I am still waiting for my refund. It has been about eight weeks since I first placed my order through Amazon. I am still waiting for closure.",0
"Great Deal for Cell accesories

Only used the equipment for about a week. I suppose my review could change if things break soon. Initially I am very pleased.Head set works ok.Car charger works great.Leather case feels akward. But is clearly made for the A850. If you want this kind of case it's perfect. I happen to prefer one you can just clip the phone into. Not one that the case stays wrapped tightly to the phone.Is a great deal overall. If you're getting the phone, get this. ( I got 2, since Verizon has a Buy1 get 1 free deal on the phones.)",3
"great package

Bought this for my Mom's cell phone. It had all she needed in one package for a great price. Everthing was just as described and worked perfectly.",4
"Samsung A850

I received my Samsung A850 very quickly and am very happy with it!",4
"Three parts, only one is useful!

I bought this product because it had two things I needed: the car charger and hands-free earbud, and was cheaper than the usual inflated price for any one of those items. It also comes with a leather carrying case, but I wasn't really interested in that.Overall, I was disappointed in what I received. The car charger seems to work fine, and I'm happy about that. The leather carrying case barely fits the phone, but with effort it can be put on. It seems to have holes in the right places, but doesn't look very good, and I doubt I'll ever use it.The big problem is that the hands-free earbud did not work!! The phone detected the hands-free device, and I could use the button on the microphone to tell the phone to make a call or hangup, but I could not hear anything during the call! The earbud made no sound at all!I tested my phone with another earbud and it worked, so I know the problem isn't with my phone. I tested the earbud from this starter kit with another phone and it still did not work, so I'm quite sure the problem is with the part I received. I plan to send this part back to Wireless Technologies for warranty replacement; we'll see how that goes.",1
"Mediocre

I got my package on time and in aparently good conditions, but the hands-free device came defective. From the very first time I noticed you have to keep shaking it around to make it work; which made me lose a couple of calls; I could not hear a thing through it, so I'm lacking the ability to drive and answer incoming calls at the same time. This is critical for me since I get work orders through my cellular.",1
"poor

the case is too small to fit the cell phone.the botton of the headset dosen't work, the sound is bad too.",0
"Samsung Car Charger / ear piece/ Case

I returned the product. but its a good buy at the price",2
"Very nice phone, works fine in the US

I have an unlocked V3i phone, and it works very well in the US with a national carrier. The unlocked phone concept is a little confusing though. In the other reviewer's case, if he had signed up with a carrier who offered a free phone, then moved the SIM card to the V3i, it would have worked.",4
"Great all round phone.

Highly recommended. Great display and all round good features. One drawback is its low battery life.",3
"Beautiful phone

This is a beautiful phone. However, it is not offered by Cingular in the United States yet. This is more important than I thought it would be. The phone works fine, but has some quirks. Like the instruction book coming in French only, and British spellings on some of the stuff. But, you can find the instruction book online in English, and the British spellings aren't that different. The color is even prettier than I thought it would be, and the graphics are incredibly sharp.",3
"Nice phone but only for pay-as-you-go

The description of this phone says ""unlocked"" and I thought that meant it would work with any carrier. In reality, because it requires a SIM card, the major carriers won't touch it. I could not get it activated by any carrier I contacted. They all said the phone is set up for pre-paid service only. When one carrier tried to reset the flash memory for use on their system, they learned that this type of phone is not used in the US yet (it is approved for Canada and will be available soon in the US, but not currently). All in all, more trouble than it was worth. There should be a warning in the description of this item.",1
"Motorola razr v3i, It's still a work in progress

Unfortunately i received not a pristine unlocked phone, but an unlocked phone that had connections to a service provider. My phone is marred by chinese caligraphy. I'm not savvy in chinese and in this lifetime don't expect to be. Had the phone arrived tainted from italy or spain, australia or britain, i could have use it, I'm sure i could have figured it out. I ended up purchasing a razr i could use. I did attempt to contact the seller, after a few days they did respond, but not in a way i felt was useful. I wasn't able to reach them by telephone, so thankfully i could afford to be out of the money i spent on the phone, and it is beautiful to look at. I'm sure i will figure the phone out or how to change it eventually, but i need a phone now, thus my other purchase.",0
"big ripoff

has good sound and reception. pictures are not that good. MP3 stinks as well. Don't try to transfer music files from pc or sync from media player like an mp3 player it won't happen. Manual for phone sinks as well. As for support well let's just say THERE IS NONE no help whatsoever. i gave it 2stars and that was generous.",1
"SUCKS ASS

i hate it no style bad reception (i think its from sprint im moving to cingular everbody else has y not me) dont buy it not worth price only worth mabey 100- 120 $ not 300$",0
"I

I love it great product A + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ +",4
"AT&T lied

AT&T phone store said they couldn't get a battery. Wanted to sell me a new phone (and contract!). When I took my new Amazon-purchased battery to them, they did put it in my cell for me, and I can once again talk for more than 30 seconds. Thanks, Amazon.",3
"Wouldn't keep the Dell AXIM charged,.

I used all three of the chargers, USB, Cigarette adapter and the A/C charger and none of them would keep my Dell AXIM X51V charged. It made no difference in run time with them attached or not. With only 1000 ma output for the AC adapter, and even less for the USB it just couldn't put out enough current to keep it running. I Checked the Dell owners manual, the Dell Charger puts out 2100 ma. You would think that with 1000 ma it would at least extend the run time, but in my case it didn't. I used the Dell built in battery monitor to keep track on battery life, and in every case the battery was going down with the charger plugged in or not. Only when using the Dell charger did it start going up in value.Construction was low end, but for the price, if it had worked would have been ok. The cigarette adapter tried to come apart several times when plugging it in.I returned the product for a full refund.Bottm line, you get what you paid for.",0
"You Get What You Paid For

This product works, but is cheaply made. The circuit bourd in the car adapter snapped in half when the wire plugged into usb was bumped.",1
"Seems to work fine.

No complaints here. Does what it's advertised to do - no special features, no big problems.",4
"Don't Waste Your Money...

Totally worthless. It's supposed to fit the Nokia 6126, but fails miserably. It's very cheap plastic, and probably less structurally sound than the phone. The back plate fit okay, but marginally. The front plate didn't fit at all. I can only assume at this price that they're counting on the fact that no one is going to go through all the hassles of returning it. If there was an option for negative stars, I'd give it that.",0
"Buyer--Be Very Careful!!!!!

I ordered this cable to transfer music to my cell phone. The cable does not work and not being a ""computer guru"" I expect I will end up throwing the cable away and going to an electronics store where I can get help purchasing something that works.",0
"Buyer beware!

This cable is useless unless you ALREADY have the driver and software you need. You are only told this far down on the sales page. What seemed a really good deal was just too good to be true!",0
"Disappointed Again By On Line retailers!

I purchased a bundle to back up the phone book on my LG VU to Outlook and as usual the cable & bundle did not work. There was no mention of compatability issues on the website.",0
"LG Data Cable

Not much I can say, it's a data cable and it does what it's supposed to. As always it's a pleasure to buy from Amazon.com.",4
"Works fine

I expected a data cable, and they delivered it. It works fine, but its not just a data cable its a USB charger as well and when you get all this for 1 cent, it doesn't get any better. Probably the best deal you will find on internet.",4
"Perfect and affordable

Perfect cable, arrived quickly, and allows me to charge and connect to my LG VU.",4
"Works perfectly!

Very cheap and works like a charm. Fits in my phone perfectly. I had to install the drivers for the phone to be recognized but that wasn't a problem. I was connected to my pc and in business in minutes! I don't understand how AT&T can charge so much for the same cable.",4
"Great Buy

this is a great product for the price. i have found this product at various location for a lot more money (14 bucks being the cheapest). all in all it is just a cable that allows you to transfer data without having to remove your micro sd card.",4
"Good fit for vu920

It is a perfect fit for my new ATT Vu920 phone. I used it to download music to my cell. Best price I can find.",3
"Gets the job done!

Phone used with: LG CU920 (Vu)I have had no trouble with this product at all. Item appeared to be shipped new, and the fit was a little snug at first, but it wore in nicely. Never had any difficulty connecting to computer.",4
"perfect

I got this for $0.02 (minus shipping of course) making me a little skeptical about the quality of this product. Turns out that there is absolutely nothing wrong with this. I got it, plugged it in to my phone and laptop, and boom--I was on my way. Of course, you'll have to look up what drivers and stuff to install before plugging it in, otherwise you might screw something up. But good product, and very cheap. Nothing but thumbs up here.",4
"great product...few negatives

first off as many others have stated the cd that comes with this is NOT for the Vu it is for the chocolate and chocolate only...however to get the drivers (vista and/or xp) visit [..] they are very helpful with software for this phone (bitpim and EfS)as well as having hacks and a very reliable community for this phone. shipping was great, about 4 days less than what i was expecting. this is a great product and you CANNOT beat this price...i believe at&t sells this same cable for say $40... you decide.",4
"simple

Not a whole lot to be said about this item, except that it works (I have an LG Vu CU920), and arrived in perfect condition.",4
"Vista installed drivers for LG Vu

The cable fit my LG Vu CU920 perfectly and Windows Vista automatically installed the drivers without a CD. The phone then showed as a hard drive in Windows Vista. You can NOT use the cable to sync data with Microsoft Outlook. I also installed BitPim (for LG Vu, set Phone Type to ""LG-VX8700"") and was able to access the phones file system and to disable an annoying security nag every time a 3rd party java application is run on the phone. The cable comes with a CD, but it seems to only be for the ""choclate"".",3
"Cable works with my LG Scoop

I purchased this cable in order to load music (and NPR shows) onto my phone and to copy pictures to my computer without having to remove the phone's memory card. With the cable plugged into the phone and into a USB port on my computer, the phone looks just like a removable drive. (Be sure to select mass storage device from the set-up menu on the phone.) No additional software was needed. The cable also allows the phone to be charged by the computer's USB port.",4
"Cable great; ""software"", not so much...

The cable works great. My XP laptop found the device like a champ. The ""software"" is actually a listing of the websites where you can find the driver, not the drivers themselves, and I actually did better by googling my particular phone and getting the driver THAT way. (The route they took me on the disk was confusing, to say the least.)",3
"Data Cable AND Charger Cable

This cable arrived on time and in good condition. I purchased this cable for my LG VU CU920 for two reasons: 1)I wanted to make modifications to the phone which seemingly could not be done simply using the Bluetooth connection. 2)I wanted to tether the phone to my laptop for internet access through my phone with an unlimited Data Plan.This cable allowed me to accomplish both of those goals. One concern I had according to other reviews I read, was that this cable would not charge the battery of the phone because it is strictly a ""Data"" cable. I can attest to this not being true. I have kept my phone tethered to my laptop for up to 48 hours of non-stop data usage and after untethering, the battery was still fully charged. The only thing that may confound some people is that the phone never says ""Charge Complete"" with this cable. But I assure you, it is charging/charged.For those interested in the difference between Bluetooth tethering and Data Cable tethering internet speeds, I've gotten the following results;Bluetooth Tether- AT&T; 3G network - .75MBps/.3MBpsData Cable Tether- AT&T; 3G network- up to 2.1MBps/.5MBps",4
"Cable works without software, but there's a trick to it.

Bought this cable to move some pictures and videos from my phone to my computer. I knew it didn't come with software, but thought I'd be able to download the drivers I needed from the web - foolish me! After a long, fruitless search I called my phone carrier for help and wound up no better off (even though the customer service rep and technical rep were very pleasant and trying to help). Apparently, the LG trax CU-575 doesn't have software for downloading pictures and video to the PC!That's because it doesn't need software, just a micro-SD memory card. If you set the phone's USB connection mode to mass storage (Menu>Settings>Connection) and connect it to your computer with this cable, Windows XP and Windows 7 (Vista, what's Vista?) will detect it and mount the phone's storage as a removable disc drive - as long as it has a memory card installed. If it doesn't, you get a message on the phone saying ""Insert memory card for connecting as mass storage"" and the USB device does not install properly on the PC.So, after buying and inserting a micro SD memory card into the phone, I was able to connect it to the PC and see the empty memory card. All the photos and video were stored in the handset's internal storage. The trick was to move each picture and each video, one by one, from the handset to the memory card (when viewing the pic gallery, Options>Move>Memory Card>Paste), then connect the phone to the computer with the cable and use Windows explorer to copy/move them to the PC. Tedious, but not too difficult.Of course, the micro SD card I bought came with an adapter that lets me insert it directly into the SD slot on my computer (meaning I don't really need the cable), but hey - live and learn. If your PC doesn't have a micro SD or SD card reader, then you'll want a cable like this (or a micro SD card with a USB adapter).",3
"Cable Cord for LG VX9400

This came and never worked. I tried to use it for my LG VX 9400 and my computer never recognized it when I plugged it in. I also had to fight the company for a replacement thinking that I had just been sent a bad cord but the second one never did anything either. Do not buy from them! This is a waste of money and obviously does not work with the phones listed.",0
"cable came in did not work at all!

product came in did not work at all...I am using a LGCU920...i did not get what i buy...the cable cannot even charge the cellphone even though the connector was able to connect.guess they send me the wrong cable...threw away the stupid cable!sucks!",0
"Works great on LG VX8600 for BitPim, CDMA modem, and charging

This cable works great for BitPim, CDMA modem, and charging. The first one I got failed after 10 days due to the miniUSB end coming apart when I was plugging it into the phone. This quality issue was my only complaint. It was replaced at no charge.(I did get one of another brand locally to use while awaiting replacement; it was labeled as a charging and data cable but did not charge; I exchanged it for another, which also did not charge, before I noticed the fine print on the package stating that the charge function would not work on some models. Believe me, you want the charge ability if you use the phone occasionally as a modem or if you want the ability to conveniently recharge your phone from your computer.)About the only thing I would do differently is to order two of them.",3
"USB cable does not allow file access on Vu even with proper software installed

Even with the proper drivers and Bitpim and EFS File Explorer installed on two machines (Vista and XP), the files on the LG Vu are still inaccessible when the phone is plugged into the PC via this cable. It's not a total loss since it still charges the phone. So I give it a 1 star as a ""DATA"" cable.",0
"Data Cable

Great cord, works with my LG Vu to connect to my computer and add music to my phone.",4
"Cheap...Beware

Product is of VERY LOW quality. The tip broke off the first time I inserted it into the phone. Don't buy, your getting what you are paying... Pretty much nothing!",0
"lg vue data cable

awesome product no complanits here if your thinking of buying this product think no harded just do it you will be happy you did",4
"Greatness

I enjoyed it very much. It was just what I needed and it works great. No problems with it at all. Thankyou so much. I really needed it",4
"good

So far it seems to be working fine. Haven't had any problems. (knock on wood) The usb feature allows me to use the charger on my old phones wall plug in which is convenient.",4
"Working as intended

Well packaged, arrived on time, and works as intended. It's just a cable, but a needed one for my phone; glad it works and that I'm having no issues using it.",4
"Not a data cable

This is not a data cable. Could not use it with the software I had (wanted to be able to change themes and messaging tones). I can however use it to charge the phone and load music and wallpapers onto the MEMORY CARD I have in my phone.",1
"You need more than the cable for a CU920

The cable is great and does everything described here. The problem is no software comes with it. It isn't too hard to find with a quick google search. Even after you get that, though, you cannot transfer any to or from the phone, only micro sd cards in the phone. I'm having to copy each picture from my CU920 one at a time to an SD card and then to my computer. Very tedious.",2
"Kind of works

This works pretty well though sometimes disconnects for no reason. It was a good deal for this price. Sometimes I have to angle the connector into the phone just right for it to work. The product shipped to me was not made by LG which is fine by me however I suspect the official cord would out preform this one.At the end of the day for this price it does work well enough.",2
"it works for the price

These USB data cables do work and i highly recommend them as they are dramatically cheaper than the original. It did come with a disc in my case although it was not necessary to install it. the fit to my LG Vu was snugly and allowed me to add songs, images, video, etc.",4
"LG VU 920 data cable

the cable I bought from here is excellent. It is delivered as i expected and works as I expected.",4
"Great

Just like from the manufacture. It's just a replacement, why do I have to write so many words any way. It takes too much time to rate items on this site, this is the last time.",4
"Cord does not work it

connected to PC does not workNot sure what else you want me to say if it does not work",0
"Data Cable

Did not work for my computer or phone. My brother actually purchased this so I have no idea what he did with it. So this review is based on what he has said. But to future buyers: Just be sure your phone will be compatible for this.",0
"Must need!

Thank goodness I found this item on amazon for that amazing price. Without it I wouldnot have been able to transfer all my pictures, videos and data to my computer. I received it on time and in good condition. Will recommend this to all.",3
"Didn't work

Didn't work for my phone when it said it would. Very frustrating glad I didn't pay full price for this item!",0
"Came quick and worked with no issues on my LG flip phone

For the price and for what I needed it for, it worked great and worth the purchase. I have an old LG flip phone (not in use anymore) which I have some pics that I wanted to transfer to my computer and didn't have this cable. I purchased on Amazon, it came quick and worked out great.",4
"Needs accompanying memory chip

This works great once you get the accompanying memory chip. Without the chip the cable is useless. Once I got the chip in the mail the pictures transferred beautifully and now I can wipe this phone clean and donate it.",3
"USB LG Cable

The USB Data cable worked well with my LG Rumor cell phone, I have no complaints regarding this item. I used the cable to charge my phone with an emergency crank charger.",4
"great

the charger works great!!!! i got it when i ws told and it works great. i dont have to fight with it to stay charged and can count on it to charge my phone to its full charge.....",4
"perfect

great product at a terrific price. I really wanted one of these to upload my phone pics and was so please to get such a great deal from Amazon.",4
"It works

The cables works that it is supposed to be. A little bit hard to plug it in to my Vu CU920 though, never got it in at first try each time.",3
"Works Good with Windows 7

I purchased this cable from Bargain Cell for my LG VU. Fast shipping by the way. Windows 7 regconizes right away as a Mass Storage. From there, just move and drop songs, videos, and photos into MicroSD card inside the phone. The cable also charges the phone.",4
"Arrived late, but cable works!

I received this item one week late than the expected arrival date. I ended up having to buy another one because I thought this one got lost or didn't ship. The cable itself works fine and works with my LG Vu to transfer files and such. Easily recognized by Windows Vista.",2
"Awesome, works great.

Cable works great, arrived early and the price was lower than anything the stores offered.",4
"USB Data Cable for Lg Vu

The cable works good, although I cant do some things that I thought I would be able too. It works good for what it will do. I was hoping that I could sync other items other than just my music.",3
"USB

So easy to use. Havn't even had to use the software supplied for it. Just plug it in and sync my music. I'm happy.",4
"Can't really comment, but still will

I bought this to see if I could sync my Virgin Mobile Flare. I think virgin mobile disabled this connector except for charging (which this cable won't do either). I suspect it's not the cable, but rather virgin mobile's phone, so keep that in mind.",2
"Just what I needed

I had just got a new pair of LG Vu phones and this cable allows me to Sync music and download games, ringtones, and pictures as well as connect using phone modification programs.There are some cables that will only work as a charger but this Data cable works perfectly",3
"vue cable

Software that came with the cable was labeled for several LG phones - mine not included. Found a driver on line and it works - but more than I should have had to do.This seller was good and shipped to the US Virgin Islands (part of the US!). Amazon will not ship most items here - a ridiculous policy they should change...we are on the US postal service!!",1
"Cheap and built that way

Worked OK for a couple of months under very light use. The connector on my LG VU has always been a bit stubborn, and tonight I snapped the cable end just trying to plug it in. This is too cheap. Look elsewhere on Amazon for the actual LG cable for a few dollars more, or Google for the Belkin version. Either of those should be better quality,",1
"little to no information

This product needs some kind of driver (that is not available separately) to actually be able to use it as advertised. After buying the cable it seems that the company may have gotten complaints. Now when I did a search for the same product, it comes with the cd driver that actually makes this product work. I am very upset and disappointed with the lack of information needed to make an educated decision on this purchase. Be careful and make sure it comes with the driver to make it work!!",0
"good cable at a good price

does the job and the timex is still ticking (meaning it still is working for those of you under 55.)",4
"Does not fit LG Flare

I ordered this because it said it fits the LG Flare. It does not. How difficult can it be to make sure what models a cable really fits? Luckily another family member has a phone that it does fit, so I gave it to her.",0
"Not for a Vx8500 Chocolate cell phone

Got this thinking it would work for my cell phone since it lists the Vx8500 Chocolate phone, but its too small for my phone. Now I have a useless cord and I'm back to searching for one that will work. Very disappointed to say the least.",0
"Didn't work

Bought this to download pictures from my phone and it didn't work. Very dissapointing. Even made sure it was for the correct cell phone.",0
"DOA

Plastic trim around plug wouldn't let it fit fully in my VX8350, though I've used similar cables before. Better yet, the connector broke away from the housing when I tried to unplug it, so I had to remove it with tweezers. Cable was basically DOA.",0
"Cable great, LG not

This product I bought was just as described by the seller....and it works great. It is just that the original conversion software is hard to come by. I found out in searching for it that, in Australia, for example, EVERYTHING comes in the box with the phone. It sadly does not in the US! I will not purchase another LG phone. If you have the software and need the cable.....this IS the one you want. Read all descriptions carefully because some of the cables are USB charging cables and do not transfer data!!",3
"A penny for your thoughts?

This cable (at originally 1 cent), was really worth it. Didn't know such things can be bought for so low. Only thing about the product is that it broke out of its plastic head casing in a few months but I already got another to replace it. This is expected for a penny though so overall is great. Who would of thought a penny is good for something that you would totally depend on for your phone?",3
"Driver for the usb cable don't work to transfer from pc to phone

The cable that i received was damage and wont work. The second cable they send me the cable was ok, but i could never transfer files from my pc to my phone because the driver did not work at all. I try all the directions and step the seller told me but it wont work. I was expecting that it was more easy and simple to work with.",0
"LG cu575 USB Data Cable

Pros: Great price (I paid $2.99 ~ incl. S&H;), Works w/a lot of LG phones (I have 3 different models)Cons: Only good for charging phone & syncing music to the device via computer, not for transferring other files ~ like pics to or from the camera, but I guess that's more of an issue with the phones that I have rather than with the cable itself.",3
"lg vu usb data cable

Don't have drivers to get this to work on linux properly, but it is detectable. The cable itself works rather well and charges the phone just as well as the wall charger except I don't have to plug the wall charger in and then worry about leaving it plugged in after I pull the phone. The price was low and delivery quick.",4
"Frustrating...Doesn't even work anymore...

This cord was great for a while and it was nice to be able to transfer music from my computer to my phone and pictures from my phone to my computer, but after using it three or four times it won't connect very well. Sometimes I can get it to connect for a few seconds, but I have to push it in really hard and hold it. And actually that's almost more frustrating because then I start to transfer data and it cuts off in the middle and doesn't finish the download. Grrr...I wouldn't recommend this particular cord.",1
"Good, works as advertised

No complications, works as advertised, eleiminates the need to open the battery compoartment of the LG Vu everytime I neeed to transfer something from the MicroSD Card.",3
"I need help!

I need some help PLEASE! I dont have a memory card, just a sim card and im not sure if you needed one in order for this cable to work. My laptop [given to me by my college] doesnt come with a cd drive. I have no idea how to get the things from my phone onto my computer! I downloaded a LG USB Driver but nothing is popping up. Help",2
"great product, exactly what I needed

purchased this so that I could get my pictures off my phone. Works great and did just what I needed it to. Actually ended up using it as a charger as well after my wall charger bit the dust.",4
"LG Vu Data Cable

IMPORTANT: To my knowledge, this data cable will not do anything for your LG Vu unless you have the memory card to go with it!!!! I have tried every thing under the sun to get the phone to show up as a device in MY COMPUTER so I can get pictures from phone as well as upload music and photos. Pretty sure you need the memory card that plugs in under sim card along with this cable.",2
"cell's

I bought this date cable and it works great in my dell laptop and i trust this seller.They stand behind their customer service..",4
"Concerned

I got my product it works great the only thing we had trouble with was the delivery time it was sent twice due to the fact that they took long to deliver got sight tracked somewhere. Great customer service though.",2
"Perfect for transferring data from PC to Cell Phone

A seperate cable I received as part of a bundle acccesory package was only for charging my phone through a USB port. I ordered this cable and was able to transfer files from my PC to Cell phone as indicated.",4
"great price

this was a great deal and it is used so much that i dont know how i waited for it easy to use and store in your pocket or laptop bag came in very fast and was exactly what i was looking for and needed highly recommend it to anyone that has purchased this phone",4
"sent wrong cable sent email no answer yet! sending new

hi i wrote to co about getting wrong item,i ordered data cable for lg vu and got software for chocolate and does not work with my phone and only shows lg chocolate not and otherlg phones as stated in add? please send right item ,or i will return entire order,this is second email!!! Dan",0
"Does not charge phone

This cable does not provide charging capabilities for your phone from your computer USB port. In fact it drains the battery if left plugged in. Bargain Cell DOES NOT return email or calls.",0
"Good

Now I can move pictures from my cell phone to computer, so I'm glad that I purchased this item=]",4
"Replacement

I bought this to replace a bad data cable I bought from Verizon. It works, so Im happy.",4
"Does NOT fit the LG 800g

I bought this cord in order to use an SD card in my new cell phone without having to remove the battery to do so, and Amazon directed me to this cord when I said I was looking for one to fit an LG 800g. It doesn't fit my phone...and neither does the other usb adapter I already had. Be very careful when choosing a cord for your cell, one size does not fit all.",1
"Env USB Charger

I like the USB cord but I was not happy that it had come so late. It came two days after the original arrival date.",1
"Great product, works perfect

The product did exactly what it was supposed to do. For everyone who has been confused about the drivers, simply set your phone to mass storage.",4
"LG PC Sync doesn't work

Got this to copy all my outlook contacts. But the LG PC Sync software provided with the data cable could not connect to my mobile lg vu c920.That sucks....Otherwise u can use BITPIM or EFS software to read files, images, copy ringtones etc...data cable is only helpful for that...",1
"does not work as i had hoped

it works but not as a real connection to what is already on drive to remove items and sometimes i cant add or remove so it is iffy",0
"very reliable

It works perfectly with my shine phone. I went to an At&t store and the price for the data cable was $36 and here i just paid around $10. The product arrived on time. I recommend everyone who has a shine phone to buy the data cable from this seller. It""ll save you money.",4
"great product

Works great could you send me one of these free for buying from youReusable Screen Protector LG VU CU920 / OrCUSTOM LCD SCREEN PROTECTOR for LG VU CU920, CU915",4
"It worked perfectly

It worked just like it was supposed to. It fit my LG VU CU920 perfectly and my Windows XP detected it instantly. I didn't need to install any drivers. It also charges the phone.",4
"Simple. Affordable. Works Great.

I ordered this cable for my LG Vu about three months after purchasing the phone. It works great. Once you connect the phone to the cable and the cable to the computer, allow the new hardware to be found and your off and running. I can transfer pictures to and from my phone easily, put my videos on the computer, and sync music. It really makes the phone so much more versatile. Great product.",3
"Need a USB cable buy from Amazon

Hi Friends,Let me tell you one thing which I found from Amazon, How to save 95% money,Actual cost of this cable in market is somewhere $19 to $22, the same thing I got it at less than $1.00(shipping excluded), So thanks to Amazon....I think you will be amazed by AMAZON!!!!",4
"Good Product, Cheap Price, Fast Shipping

I am buying stuff from BargainCell for the second time. The products are good and they ship it fast.",4
"It doesn't work.

I tried to use this for the Vx5400. Initially, I thought perhaps it was my lack of tech-savviness, but I found professionals to assist me and they couldn't get this thing to work either. Very disappointed in my purchase.",0
"Data Cable for LG Vu

This item performed as required for interface between PC and phone. Product seems well made and %100 functional.",4
"Great USB cord for LG Vu

Works very well for transfer of data to my LG Vu. Remember that you need a micro sd card for this to work. Easily can put songs, photos, etc. on the phone. Very functional for the price.",3
"Cable worked for my LG Vu Cu920!

Bought the cable for my LG Vu Cu920 when it was $.80 and it does what it is supposed to do and that is WORK! Did not come with a CD like some reviewers have said that it did. Fast Shipping! Eforcity is a reliable seller!",4
"Not as Advertised

This cable and software does not do as advertised or intended. Stay away if you want to use this as more than having your phone be a modem.",0
"Great Product!!

This cable is perfect. Never had an issue with mine. Dont give this product a bad review cuz you gotta download the driver for ur phone. That aint the cables fault. The cable works exactly as advertised!",4
"Crap

Horrible. I just got it in the mail today. I used it once and it broke. It is very very fragile. You almost can't use it unless your very careful and precise.1/10",0
"Cable fell apart

USB cable got stuck in phone and I had to use force to remove it and it fell apart. I gave one star because it work only once. You get what you pay for.",0
"Great Product for the cost

I purchased this to use with my wifes phone, a LG VX-8350. The CD is only for the chocolate so I did not use that, just tossed. The cable is a snug fit as mentioned in other reviews but works beautifully to provide connection to a pc. I use the BitPIM program mentioned in other reviews to transfer her existing data from her old phone to the new without any problems, save minor formating. If anything the BitPIM allows you to add additional data and format that data so it is more effectively used.",3
"Charges, but nothing else

Though I installed the included software disc, I could not get the phone and computer to communicate. The phone does charge, but that is all. No good if you can't transfer files, or tether to the computer for internet access.",1
"Worked okay, but additional software is needed

I purchased this, as I needed to upgrade my LG Voyager to an iPhone. I dreaded transferring all of my pictures manually. This didn't allow me to transfer my contacts and photos, as additional software was needed for a driver. However, it did allow me to keep my phone plugged into the computer continuously charging as I tediously emailed every picture from my phone to my email address MANUALLY. Otherwise, I would have had to charge the phone multiple times. Glad I have an iPhone now so everything is cloud based and accessible.",2
"Get's the job done

This is a nice addition to have in case you don't have an outlet nearby, that way you can charge via your computer",3
"Excellent purchase

I double checked that this cable would fit my phone prior to ordering it. Works perfectly; as a bonus it also works on my Kindle reader. Shipping quick and and excellent packaging from vendor.",4
"It works.

That's about all I needed.I use it for my LG Voyager phone in the car and to use BitPim.",4
"Defective

Cable almost destroyed my computer. Not a data cable for my LG Cu920 fone. Shut my computer down when connected with phone.",0
"Brand New USB Data Cable for Lg

That what I bought ""Brand New USB Data Cable for Lg Lg Vu Cu920, Shine Cu720, Venus Vx8800, Voyager Vx10000, Cu515, Vx5400, Rumor, Scoop, Ux260, Cg180, Ce110, Vx8350, Lx160, Flare, Ax380 Wave, Ux380, Cu575 Trax, Vx8550 Chocolate, Lx570 Muziq, Ax565, Ux565, Ax275, Vx8700, Vx9400, Vx9900 Env, Lx150, Vx8600, Ax8600, Vx8500 Chocolate Cell Phone""So, It was first time trying to buy something through Amazon.com, I found is very easy and good prices, and planning to do all my future purchases through Amazon.Thank you AMAZON.COM.",4
"Love it

Great for my couple of LG cell phones, I used this data cable primarily to customize my cell phones and found out that transfering files to/from my computer was a breeze, works as a battery charger as well - thanks!!",4
"Works Perfectly

I purchased this item for my Lg Vu and it works perfectly. I attached the cable into my USB port on my pc and then connected my phone. The pc found the drivers and installed them automatically but this cable does come with a cd too.",4
"Dont get it if you dont know what your doing!!

a lot of people have written reviews saying they didnt get software...FYI you only get the cable when you order this and the cable ONLY connects you to the computer it is up to YOU how you use it. it doesnt come with music or file transferring software... YOU need to have the software.This is a great buy. i have had no problems... only get it if you know what your doing!!",3
"Worked great.

I say that it ""worked"" great because I recently lost it on my trip to Australia/New Zealand. Oh well, it worked fine when I had it.",4
"Awesome

I use this cable alone with the program BitPim and it works amazingly. I will never pay for another ringtone or picture download again!!!",4
"Very Happy with This Data Cable

This should have been included with the phone but am very happy to have purchased this at Amazon. Works exactly as it was described. No problems!",4
"Great for music, but hard to figure out

It's great for transfering music files to your phone, but haven't figured it out for much else. It would be nice if it could be used to transfer pictures, but if it can they sure do not make it easy.",2
"Works as advertised, but nothing special

Cheap material. But it works. Put it this way, you get what you pay for.",3
"Could not get to work with LG VX9400

I could not see my LG VX 9400 when connecting with this cable. The included software does not support the VX9400. I could not find any software to make it work.",0
"L1400 USB Data Cable

Junk! Sent with a CD that had a USB driver but wouldn't work on two different computers. Contacted the shipper, Bargaincell, but their only help was to send an email with links to various drivers for other cellphones or links that no longer existed. The email stated emphatically that they don't provide support for the product.",0
"Product does not work on advertised cell phones!!

I bought this product to download pictures from my cell phone onto the computer. The description stated that it would work for my selected model phone, however, it does NOT!! The software needed to download the pictures is not correct. When we called the customer services they were of no help - they had no idea what to say or do to correct the problem. Apparently I am not the only person to have this problem with the product. Again, the cell phone models listed as being compatable with this data cable are NOT accurate. It does not work.",0
"mis guided information

this product was listed as being for my phone..when it arrived the cable did not list my phone model number and the software listed all other models. it was misleading. and it never worked even messed up my phone a little. and i lost 5.00 in shipping because of the decpetion.",0
"difficult to install

This product really needs Installation Assistance. Too many options and I spent 2 hours trying to figure it out. I'm going to call to get more info.ARRIVAL TIME = ***** 5 starsPRICE = ***** 5 starsInstallation and Ease = * 1 star",0
"Junk Indeed

The previous review stating the data cable is Junk!, was right. I received the cable and a CD that had a USB driver and phone manager software. However, they failed to work. A call to Bargaincell was of no help. They sent an email with links to various drivers for other cellphones, none of which worked. I was never able to get the phone to communicate with the computer. They were willing to refund my ""purchase price"" after I returned the cable. They sell the cable for $0.28 and charge nearly $4.00 in shipping which is not refundable. The actual shipping was less than a $1.00. Great way around refunds. I will never buy from this company again.",0
"they stole my money

I bought this product, for my cell wich was listed on their description, and it so happens that the software will not work, they did not sent the drivers, I would not do business with this people again.this has not only been a waiste of money but also a waiste of time.Amazon should not permit them take people's money like that...Amazon suports those fakes.",0
"Junk

Have to pay for every song and video, and music cast already cost 15 per month.",1
"Don't waste your money on this one

This charger wants to fall apart each and every time that it is plugged in. I just threw it away...junk.",0
"Car charger

This car charger works great at a fraction of the cost you would pay Sprint for basically the same item.",4
"Blackberry charger is great at the lowest cost

Well worth the $4.99 I spent. Gets the job done at a fraction of the cost.",4
"Broke during 1st use

This item broke the first time I used it. I went to unplug it from my blackberry, and the mini-USB portion stayed with my phone. It is an extremely poorly made item from China. Save the $5 ($0.01 plus shipping) and spend it on a better quality charger.",0
"Poorly made product

This product broke on me after only 2 weeks. It's not like I threw it around. It went from my glove box to my cigarette lighter and could handle the 1 foot trip back and forth. Very disappointed.",0
"Blackberry Charger

The Charger works well for Blackberry's or another USB charged device like your MP3 player",3
"Works Great

Works very well with my iPhone. Does exactly what it says. There was not a lot of info out there about this unit, but I got a very good deal on a closeout unit here on Amazon so it was worth the gamble. In the end, I won. This is a potentially much cheaper and more built-in solution than the speakerphone units that clip to your visor, though of course not as portable.It comes with both car and home power adapters. It can be hardwired into your car, as I did, or you can attach it to your home stereo if you have an extra input. The microphone is on a long cord that can be clipped to a car visor, etc. It also has an answer/hangup button on it. The mic cord plugs into the main unit.The main unit has two RCA jacks on it, as you can see. These plug into your car or home stereo. Then, you pair your phone with the unit and you're done. When you receive a call, audio comes through whatever device you've attached to the RCA jacks and you talk into the microphone on the long cord; couldn't be simpler. Like a bulky Bluetooth headset.This is apparently part of a system of Bluetooth components Scoche released. You do not need any of the other components to use this unit. Likewise, the Engrish instructions that come with the unit are confusing. I found it easiest just to ignore them and let my intuition guide me. If you've worked with other Bluetooth technology before, you'll have no problem figuring this out.",4
"VERY uniquely worth buying.

I already owned a Sony bluetooth bidirectional receiver/transmitter for my home theater, and I made the mistake of thinking I could transport it to my car with the same end results. Not so.Because the Sony requires that it be turned on via tactile power button each time, I had to open my center console every time I started my car just to turn the thing on. With this Scosche it is no longer an issue.Furthermore, I was able to adjust the gain on this receiver the first time I used it, so that the volume level would be roughly equal to that of my FM radio.This unit has only 5% of the low-level background noise as the Sony, meaning I no longer hear my alternator whine into the speakers between tracks.Ironically, at home, the Sony picks up slightly less noise than the Scosche, although they are very similar.Definitely true AD2P high quality audio, and no problems maintaining multiple pairings with 3 different Nokia phones.I plan to buy one for each successive vehicle I buy.",4
"great concept, poor reception.

PRO: Easy to connect. Small.CON: Poor reception. Average audio quality.VERDICT: works good if the transmitter within couple of ft. Otherwise is useless.NOTES: Used as connection to home stereo.Works good within 4ft radius. If you go further than that - expect interference. Strange thing is, that when you stand or move between your transmitter and this receiver - you get interference.even though I got it for $20 from Ebay, it's barely worth it.",1
"HORRIBLE

I purchased this item two years ago. Save your money and skip it. It is garbage. It kept disconnecting every two minutes, and I had to reset everything to reconnect. I thought I had a faulty unit and got it replaced, same result. STAY AWAY.",0
"Great Bluetooth A2DP and HFP Integration for Car

I saw a few negative reviews and they could just be isolated personal experiences with bluetooth or faulty units. I was seeking a solution to use with my CarPC project that handles both A2DP and HFP using one device rather than rigging a solution that involves multiple devices and hookups. I can pair my phone and listen to music through it allowing the music to flow through my car speakers, in addition to making and receiving phone calls. Awesome! All from one device.So there is one drawback that makes me want to look for different solution in my car. While you can pair multiple devices only one will connect at a time. So you can listen to music through your tablet then expect to make calls from your paired phone because only one device will connect at a time...but that's it. Not everyone is using this device as I am so the simple solution out the box works as described perfectly.oh... and yes it does take too long for the device to power up after the car turns on. That is my other negative point.",3
"This has terrible range

I bought this thing and got it installed.. First of all the installation cost more than the device. Second the range does not even extend from trunk where I installed it to front of car. i.e: Only works from back seat.. Really crappy product",0
"Does not stay connected

I have tried 2 of these units, and both of them would disconnect after a few minutes of use. I tried it on 3 different cell phones to stream music. (2 BlackBerrys and a LG phone)All would connect, play for 2 or 3 minutes, then disconnect. Then the Scosche unit would not want to reconnect. I had to shut it off and back on before I could get it to reconnect.Poor sound quality, very short range. Not worth the price.I have since bought theBluetooth Stereo Gateway DC800 Bluetooth Adapter for Home Stereo. That unit works about 1000 times better. It has better range, quality, and does not lose the connection. I purchased an adapter to make it work in the car too.",0
"You need to fiddle with bluetooth, but it will work

I didnt buy this kit for my car, I bought it so I could transmit music from my laptop to my stereo without having to be plugged in. I dont see a reason why my purpose for this device would matter though. As soon as the device arrived, I hooked it up immediately to test it out. Im no expert in bluetooth - in fact, Id say Ive spent hours frustrated by bluetooth serial ports, pairing, and basic communication issues with my IOGear USB bluetooth adapter. When I finally got it working, the audio was horrible. I didnt know whether it was the device, the USB adaptor, or my recurring frustrations with bluetooth that were causing it. I also tried it with my sister's new laptop which is running vista. It paired and reestablished the connection seemlessly, but the audio on that was also very poor. The problem turned out to be minor. By default, this device was identified as a hands free audio device - one of those ear pieces with limited audio range. Through control panel/sounds, I went to the audio tab and selected ""Bluetooth stereo"" as my default playback device and the sound quality was instantly better - in fact, it was as good as I had expected it to be. I dont notice anything that would imply the audio is being transferred by bluetooth or anything other than a standard audio cable. So Im happy. But with my XP machine I still have to automatically connect to the device each time. If you are having trouble with audio quality, dont give up. It will work just fine once you figure it out.",3
"Does not automatically re-pair to my Blackberry 8100

I bought this because I wanted a BT speakerphone that turned on and off with my car. I previously used a Motorola T305 that had to be manually turned on when entering the car, and wanted something automatic.The Scosche unit turns on automatically, but takes a long time to turn on after power is applied (even with the AC adaptor in-home) and does not reconnect automatically to my Blackberry 8100. I must navigate to the Blackberry's Bluetooth menu, select ""SCOSCHE"" and re-connect manually. Every other Bluetooth device I've used with my Blackberry (several models of ear-headsets, the aforementioned T305 speaker-phone, and a Parrot speaker-phone, all re-pair automatically within SECONDS of being powered up.What a disappointment.",1
"Works great for me!

I don't why the other two reviewers are having problems but this works great for me and the audio quality is excellent. The only problems I have with this is when I don't sync my phone to my bluetooth handsfree kit.",3
"Doesn't play nice with wifi

I bought this item and found out it doesn't play nice with wifi. My phone, a Samsung A717, connected fine and played music. My phone does have EDP. I was unable to control the volume, and the sound ""skipped"" a lot. The it cut out entirely, and any attempt to reconnect failed. I have to power cycle the device, and the I can reconnect and get a few more minutes of music.Not recommended.Does not play nice with Wifi.",0
"Horrible Audio Quality

Got this Bluetooth receiver kit from Best Buy, tried it in my home stero system before even hooking it to my car, but was extremely disappointed by the audio quality.I stremed mp3 songs from my Motorola RAZR phone, but the audio quality through this bluetooth kit was so horrible I did not believe how the company even puts such a kit in the market claiming that it is a ""stereo bluetooth audio kit""..Complete joke..Motorola Bluetooth Car Kits are WAY better and superior to this, I tested one and the audio quality is as good as wired stereo.Buy Motorola, and not this piece of junk.",0
"Doesn't work for streaming music from iPhone

I bought this to stream music from my iPhone (now that it is a2dp enabled) and it does not work for this purpose. It may work for phone calls, as another reviewer stated, but if you are trying to use it for music from your iPhone (on OS 3.0) don't waste your time and money.The receiver paired with the iPhone initally - and VERY poor audio quality was heard. Eventually, the pairing was cut off and all that was heard was loud static. tried it with a couple different stereos and also streaming from my computer with the same result.This may work for some people - but if you have an iPhone and want to listen to music, stay away. I got it for less than $20 on ebay - but that's $20 wasted!",0
"Works and sounds wonderful with Panasonic 50"" Plasma HDTV

I like to watch Youtube, Yahoo Video, TVU Networks and few other internet video programs on the big screen TV. I run a 50+ feet VGA extension cable for the video from Lenovo laptop. I came across this Bluetooth receiver for its AD2P Streaming stereo audio capability. Although I have read those not-so-positive previous reviews here but after visiting Scosche's website, I realized the company seems very good at making the Bluetooth accessories so I ordered it anyway from a Marketplace store to give it a try.After connecting this receiver to TV's PC stereo audio-in jack and switch it on, a few seconds later the blue power LED next to the switch start blinking/flashing, means searching for Bluetooth transmitter according to the well-written instructions.On that 1-year old Lenovo 3000 N100 laptop, running Win/XP, with built-in Bluetooth capability, My Bluetooch Place can ""view"" this device in range, with name as ""SCOSCHE"". I choose to connect option to be a stereo headphone, without the mic. Voila, the sound stop coming out from the laptop, but from the speakers on the TV. The blue power LED becomes solid. The sound coming out from the TV seems as good as if through the stereo headphone. The Plasma TV now shows 1024x768 Standard 4:3 program with stereo sound very nicely.I can also easily connect Motorola RAZR V3xx to the receiver and play the MP3 music and ring-tones through it to the home audio system.To be quite honest, the sound did not come out from the TV just like that on the first attempt. However, I don't think its the problem/issue of this wonderful Bluetooth receiver, but on the laptop and Win/XP to establish the connection.In my opinion, to make this unit work, people have to read and follow through the installation instructions carefully. One more note, if there is a cordless phone near the receiver, when the phone ring, the ring-tone might come out from the TV too.",4
"not bad

A little bit to tight of a fit for me and my prism.Have to really shove it in.not very stylish Preety plain.But,It works for the price.",2
"Great case!

I have owned lots of cases for phones of all shapes and sizes, and this is easily one of the best cases I've bought. Surrounds the phone in protection without making it feel bulky.",4
"Very nice!

A very nice addition to your Visor Edge. Soft leather protects your visor and other objects from getting scratched up. I used to keep my visor in my pocket with my sunglasses. I've ruined several pairs of glass, but no more!Also doubles as credit card holder (room for three), and you can tuck some business cards in there as well.The visor simply snaps in place, and doesn't come loose until you want it to.Downside? You can't use this case if you have any modules attached to your visor",4
"Broke my phone!

Plugged the dang thing into my Blackberry Pearl and it pushed one of the receptor pins deep into the port. This charger rendered my phone completely useless. PURCHASE WITH CARE!",0
"Pleased with the holder & service

I placed the order on Friday and received it in the mail on the following Monday. It appears well made and holds the phone firmly face out. The phone can be removed with ease.The test will be to see how it holds up.",3
"motorola swivel phone holster

I like the holster itself but I have alot of those plastic phone protectors for my phone and the clip wont fit my phone with these covers on the phone.",2
"At least I didn't spend much...

Once upon a time in a land not that far away, there was a Razr belt clip sold by Motorola. He felt lonely and bored with life, and the Motorola belt clip decided one evening to slip away and seek his place in the world.His owner awoke the next morning and with much anxiety discovered he had no place upon which to attach his Razr phone. In a fit of anxiety, the owner bought this generic replacement belt clip from Amazon, hoping it would fill the void left by the little lost Motorola belt clip.However, the owner discovered that the replacement clip was an evil twin to the original. The plastic was of an inferior quality to the Motorola belt clip. Further, it did not conform to the owner's phone in the same snug way that he was used to and relied upon. A strike or bump to the phone would send it tumbling into space, and the owner would find his palms sweating when he walked over storm-drain grates or other places where the phone would be lost forever if it fell from the clip at that moment. After a few nerve-wracking days of scuttering around town with one hand permanently clenched to the belt clip, the owner decided to simply pocket the phone, which obviously was not as cool as the other guys who had their Razr's proudly displayed on their belts like badges of honor.As it came to pass, the little lost Motorola belt clip wandered the world, discovering strange and frightening places - mostly under the bed of the owner. After battling rampaging dust bunnies and not seeing the light of the sun for many days, the prodigal Motorola belt clip returned home to his owner and all was forgiven.As for the evil twin generic belt clip, the owner banished it to the outer darkness of the attic, where it waits in solitude for the Great and Terrible Day of Spring Cleaning.",0
"Basic Phone Clip

I bought this clip for my Dad. It has worked just fine to serve the purpose of him clipping the phone to his belt. His only complaint is that you have to take the phone out of the case to charge the phone.",3
"Excellent product for the money

This product is holding up quite well and my phone is held in quite securely. The only down side is that the side jack for corded hand free sets is covered up, so the phone must be removed from the holster for this purpose.",3
"Great deal for the money

Fits the phone perfectly but it is alittle hard to get the phone out of the holder due to the tight fit. Only thing I dislike is that the clip is ALL plastic. It does not have a spring like most holders so I figure this is where it will break due to flexing of the plastic everytime you take it off and on your belt. All in all great for the price.",3
"Review

I bought this item for my phone. It is not what I expected for what I was going to use it but it works. I am learning to live with the product. I recommend it if you are looking for a cheap cell phone holster.",3
"swivel belt clip

The clip was a great gift for my boyfriend but it broke in a couple of days.",1
"Decent V3m Cell Phone Holster

Ordered two holsters (one as a backup) and so far the holster works just fine. However the USPS shipping cost more than the price of the two holsters and it took at least 7 days before the holster's showed up. As indicated on the product page the cell phone faces out. If you try to have the phone face in the cell phone can fall out of the holster at the slightest bump. I have yet to have the phone fall out of the holster when facing out. The plastic which makes up the holster is thin and with the phone facing out the charging port is blocked forcing the user to remove the phone from the holster to charge. Over all the holster is a good replacement over the original holster from Motorola which costs two to three times as much.",3
"Don't buy it!!!!

It got broken in one week after I'd purchased!! It's made of very week materials.",0
"NOT GOOD

THIS CLIP DOES NOT SECURE WELL AT ALL, BOUGHT TWO THE 1ST BROKE ON THE SIDE IN 2 DAYS THEY OTHER WORKED FOR 1 WEEK AND MY PHONE FELL OUT INTO A BUCKET OF WATER WHILE I WAS WASHING MY TRUCK MY 200 DOLLAR PPHONE IS RUINED B/C OF THIS POOR EXCUSE OF A PHONE CLIP MADE NOT IN AMERICA",0
"An (Unfunny) Joke

Zero stars would be too generous. There is *nothing* securing the phone in this clip. Walking will cause it to fall out. Completely and totally useless.",0
"This is a toy

I was suspicious of the price but I thought, what the heck. IT works but not very effectively. As you move, it keeps hitting one of the outside buttons and it is prone to allow the phone to come out. I would not rebuy it. but, if you need a cheap backup, this is it.",2
"Finally, a cost effective solution for carrying the RAZR

This item is a great solution to a carry problem that most men wouldn't understand. Most women's pants and skirts don't have pockets. The clip allows one to hang it on your waist, eliminating ""purse fumbling""..The best part is this is very inexpensive. The only drawback is the retaining clips can be fragile and break off if dropped. The simple solution is to buy a few, 3 of these cost under $9 including shipping!",3
"Great Holster!

This is the greatest. I love it. I can leave my phone in the holster to answer and charge it.",4
"Black Phone Swifel Belt Clip Holster for Raxr V3

Holster came very quick in the mail. Phone fits perfectly. Exactly what I wanted for a very cheap price. I would recommend this retailer as well as the product.",4
"hmmm

The item I received was not what was shown. The phone fits ok but not as good as OEM.",1
"Great product, Great price

Finally a RAZR holster that has a suitable clip. I lost my last phone in the drink because of a weak clip. Fits the phone well, does not add bulk and looks good to. You wont be sorry if you buy this",4
"Price is Right

Not perfect but good enough. Its hard to get the phone to seperate from the clip.",3
"Razr Belt Clip

Replaced original that I bought from Verizon. I think his is much better than the original. Highly recommend",4
"great iteam

This is great holster but only problem is you have to take the holster out to charge your phone.",3
"Motorola Razr Belt Clip

I Love this product and I have used it every day since I received it, the shipping is super fast and the product can NOT be beat for the price, If you have a Motorola Razr Please buy this item, you will Not regret it.",4
"Razr belt clip

Product arrived promptly and although it's design is a bit different and it's built somewhat lighter than the original Motorola product, so far it seems satisfactory.",2
"cheap

it was cheap- so that's good. it blocked the charging port so i cut out a small hole with a file so i could plug it in without removing the phone. it lasted about six months. i'd buy two if i did it again.",1
"good value

Motorola belt clip for the Razr cell phone was delivered promptly and a good value for me. Unfortunately, it covers the charging socket on the phone so it has to be removed before plugging in the phone, but otherwise it's a good unit.",3
"It Works...

This item works, but is not quite practical for my V3m. The item holds the phone. However, I have to remove the phone from the holder in order to charge the phone. I also have an issue with the phone's camera lens rubbing against the top of the holster every time I open the phone. Looks like I will continue to carry the phone in my pocket.",1
"GOOD PRODUCT AND PACKAGING

I received this product in a timely manner and it was packaged correctly to prevent damage. I've been using one of the holders for almost 2 months now and it is very serviceable. I work at Home Depot so the product gets some activity and has worked out well so far.",4
"Review

Great product. Make's it easier to get to my cell phone instead of going through my pocket for it.",4
"Very Brittle Plastic

The belt clip holster holds the phone nicely. There weren't any issues with the phone falling out. Unfortunately, the plastic the clip is made from is quite brittle. At first a corner snapped off, eventually the post that holds the belt clip at the rear broke off while getting out of the car. The clip survived about 3 weeks, whereas the original clip I got with the phone lasted 3 years (with a lot of abuse).",0
"Great, Handy Belt Clip

This is a very handy clip. One can answer the phone with the clip attached, or leave it clipped to one's belt and release the phone quickly and easily. The swiveling feature is especially convenient as I like to adjust it according to whether or not I'm sitting or standing.The only drawback to this belt clip is that it can break easily. This is my 2nd one because I broke the first one getting out of my car. If you decide to buy one, get two or three. They're inexpensive enough to afford a spare.",3
"Too good to be true

The concept is good but the product did not last 2 days. The prongs that hold the phone in place are so small and fragile that they broke off. I did not notice that the prong on the left top broke off until my phone fell out of the holder and hit the pavement. Bad purchase, would have been even worse if the fall had damaged the phone.",0
"Razr Holster

I purchased Four of these holsters actually they where stocking stuffers. for my children and their husbands.Reguardless of the razr or when they purchased it the holster did fit the phone. It helps no more dropping or searching for your phone when it rings. this is a excellent product a definate must have.",4
"Overall they work really well

I got these about a month ago. They work really well, have great sound quality, and are comfortable to wear. The only reason that I didn't give them 5 stars is that they tend to come out of my ears while I'm running. This isn't a terrible problem, but it's kind of annoying to constantly readjust them to keep them in place. Otherwise I've been really happy with them.",3
"Awesome Product!

Cheap price but not cheap product! great voice quality whenusing it for phone calls and the quality of music is great!I would recommend this for anybody",4
"good product

this airphone is pretty good. good sound quality, the earbuds are comfortable but not as comfortable as some similarly priced earphones . in the product details it listed that the earphones come with 3 silicon earbuds small medium and large but i only recieved the package with the earbuds attached think it was the medium size now small or larger was included. however i did get it on a deal and it was worth it however at full price i would never have purchased cauz it won't be worth it. hope this review helps",3
"Kind of irritating when people actually CALL you, but okay for headphones.

These headphones work great as headphones, but not so much when people actually call you. As headphones, they work really well. Good sound balance. They have a sound canceling effect, which is nice. However, when you try to actually call someone or receive a call, the microphone feeds back into the headphones. I don't know why, but if someone calls me, I can hear exactly what I'M doing on top of the phone conversation. It's really sensitive though and the person on the other line can't hear me being super-loud so that's okay, but it gets really irritating for me, since I can be in the car and the turn signals can be heard over the other person's conversation.Another good feature though of these headphones is that if the actual headphones don't work out for you, you can switch them out and use a different pair of headphones, say your iPod headphones :P Pretty nice. It also makes it convenient to plug your cell phone into your car's speakers. It's all great until someone calls you though. :P",2
"Headphones do the job

Good sound qualityFunctionalSeems to be well made.Ear hooks would make them better.",3
"came with my phone

they work great. came with my phone. kind of an odd set up with different lengths of wire and the ear things are not foam, they're rubber. so that's odd, but they sound good.",4
"Poor mic, but does have jack for other headphones

For the record I didn't buy mine from Amazon, but all the ones selling for $5 are no doubt OEMs.The earbud headphones that come with these are low quality, and I have to put the mic right up to my mouth in order for the sound to go through. (I tested by leaving myself a voicemail) The prompts from my voicemail also cuts out for some reason, but music seems to be fine. Although I haven't tested it with another set of headphones, it does have a jack rather than being wired in which is nice.Basically, it works okay as a headphone adapter to listen to music with - but I wouldn't use it to talk on much. I would give it a 2.5 stars if there was an option for it, if we're judging by quality alone. If you consider the price, it's about what they are worth.",2
"Sony Ericsson HPM-70 Headphones

I was very pleased with the Headphones themselves, but I ordered Silver to match my phone and was sent Black ones. They were advertised as Silver.",3
"Poor sound quality

I had a similar product earlier. Compared to that one sound quality is really bad...",1
"Great Deal for the Price

This item was a really good deal for the price. The headset has good quality sound and also serves as an FM transmitter that allows you to listen to the radio. That was a nice surprise since I didn't know it.",4
"Great Head phones

This is a really nice headset, i got it for my SonyEricsson W810ithe sound is great, the mic is very handy to answer calls.the size of the earphone is awesome is fits perfect and block about 95% of outside noise, it does not specify that in the specs. they are almost like expensive noise canceling headsets.my only complaint is the picture shows silver and the seller sent me black ones no big deal but they should be clear about it.",4
"Great headphones for the phone

Good sound, perfect fit, decent build quality, extremely cheap.Nothing to complain.",4
"Headphone review

This product is exactly the same as the headphone product that comes originally with the phone. Never falls off ears and the quality is very good. The wire is just a bit to long they should have made both the ear piece wire length the same length. Overall 5/5 star.",4
"Very nice

I'm very satisfied with the sound quality of the headset and the comfort of the earplugs. This OEM version is much cheaper than the same one sold under Sony.",4
"it works the way it is supposed to

The surprising thing is not that this works just fine, like the one I lost that I was replacing, but that cheaper generic version was foul when used to make a hands free call. My wife forbid me to call her using the cheap one I got because the sound it created was so crackly it hurt her ears.",4
"Worth the price & then some

Either these type of headphones have come a long way since I last purchased a set.. or I got ripped off when I purchased my Audio-Technica set 3 years ago. Because the A.T.'s were $125 at the time.... & I think these sound better. I got these with the purchase of my Sony Walkman 580i, & I quickly purchased a back-up set for the whopping price of $5.98 + shipping. The only thing I find a little bothersome is that when you are walking briskly , you actually hear wind whirring... because the buds are so sensitive. This may be because I always get a complete seal, in an attempt to block out as much background noise as possible, & to acheive this & I actually invert the buds leaving the post sticking straight up. But,it's nothing a little more volume can't cure. I also like the fact that the wires are so light, that the cord doesn't constantly pull down, which can make simply turning your head a pain. All in all, you can't beat these for the price.",3
"Nice headphones..

Nice set of headphones, got what I wanted, and the shipping was prompt!!!Thank you very much :)",4
"Great

great the only thing is that they were black, but in great condition and working properly",4
"sony ericsson headphones

there are a lot better than the standard headphones you get from sony. they stay in much easier and cut out noise from outside better. Also cable is thinner allowing less of a weighty feeling.",4
"Better than earphones that come with your phone

These have clearer sound and more base than the earphones that came with my Sony P1i phone. They are a bargain. I suppose that they are not as good as $100 earphones, but for this price, I don't expect them to be. Mine came in a simple plastic bag without Sony packaging, but they do appear to be a real Sony product. There are included in the package 3 different size rubber tips to fit different ear sizes.",4
"for the price not bad.

B/c of the brand I guess I was expecting more but given the price its quite a bargain. I do wish both side were of equal length b/c it would make it easier to use and the fit its not exactly comfortable, they feel like they're about to fall off constantly but never do. I can hear perfectly and everything's so clear, but the other person on the other line can hear everything going on in the background, and I mean EVERYTHING, so I guess its a little uncomfortable for them, but given the price I can overlook everything and say its quite a bargain!",3
"My Opinion

The headphones work as advertised - sound and mic are very good quality. I personally prefer the earbuds because they block out distractions.Sony also sends 3 different sized rubber replacements to accomodate ear size differences.My only issue is the plug could have been a standard jack / Universal headphone connector; the plug can become dislodged fairly easily if inserted in a pants pocket.To be fair though; Sony does accomodate Std headphones by incorporating an in-line jack_",3
"Works Great No Problems !!!

Works great my buddy found it as a three pack with the Sony Ericson USB Cable & Scandisk Micro Memorystick set for all for about $20 plus shipping. I would highly recommend it.",4
"Sony Ericsson Headphones

Good sound quality and noise reduction. I can use it while riding my Motorcycle. If I had to do it over though I beleive I would go bluetooth. The chords do get in the way.",3
"headsets ok

Previously, I had submitted a bad review on this item but I had not had time to make it work properly. The headsets are ok, I purchased 2 more sets for my kids.",3
"Good buy

Good overall product. The mic pics up very good and the soud quality will suprise you, great bass also. Can't beat it for the price",3
"Good Earphones

Got these for my son's cell phone which is also a MP3 player. Only downside was that the product didn't clearly indicate whether an adapter was needed so I bought one for nothing cause we didn't need one for the Sony Ericsson W350. But overall, good ear buds.",3
"Sony Ericsson T506 headset

Love this headset! Great product for purchase price! Sound is so very crisp; everyone I know agrees after they've had a listen. One plus is the 3 sizes of interchangeable earbuds that come with it. I highly recommend this product to anyone considering purchasing it. You won't be disappointed!",4
"It does what it does... it's the only one.

I've had it for 2 months now with my w760 on at&t;:I would rate this differently if there was a better product, but Sony tends to latch on to their proprietary plugs and cords. My main gripe is the answer call/multipurpose button on the cord which gets bumped fairly easily prompting voice commands or answering an inconveniently timed phone call. The plug is large, like the charger, but unlike the charger this goes in your pocket and can get snagged on the fabric on the way out of the pocket (especially in workout attire!)All these gripes are meaningless because if you need it, you have to have it and it only comes in this shape. The headphones are alright, they come with several sizes of ear plungers to adapt to the user. I just prefer to plug in my own comfy pair, but that creates a LOT of slack on the line. Not the best hands free solution, but at least you can use your phone as an FM radio... Huzzah...",2
"WHOO!

Great headphones... had the exact same ones in black, but lost them...And these work just as great... THANKS!",4
"i didn't get what i paid for as int the ad.

Product FeaturesStereo sound with deep bass////////////<Three sizes of silicon ear buds>////////////////35 mm plug for switching headphonesColor: Black and silverEasy to clip on or just hang around your necki did not recieved three sets of ear buds and the ones sent are too small can you correct this promblem?",2
"Very very impressed...

I have a pair of Shures. That should allow you to gauge what kind of quality I expect from my headphones. I wasn't expecting the world from these headphones, but definitely received it. Sturdy construction, AMAZING sound, cord length is more than long enough (I don't find it to be annoying as others have stated), built in microphone is great, and everything works like specified. Very happy customer!",4
"Excellent Quality and Wonderful Service

These are the headphones that I've been dying to get ever since I've lost mine that came with my W810i.They are exactly the same as my previous headphones and are of the original company (SONY) of whom created it. Let me tell you folks, this is NOT a knock-off item, it's genuine. The price is so low that noone would ever believe that this item is real, but it is (because it's over 20 dollars off retail from SONY's website!).For BargainCell, they have provided a superb service by answering my questions promptly.My only negative review for this item is that the item ONLY comes in black; my previous headphones were silver.Aside from that, these headphones are superior in quality. SONY's capability to enhance the bass without sacrificing its hardware is truly amazing.There are some reviews stating that, ""These headphones aren't loud enough compaired to others"". The statement is true, however these are one of the most comfortable headphones to ever wear (at least to my experience), it feels like I'm not wearing any headphones at all! And besides, if you would still consider them as not being capable of getting any louder, just think of the consequences if they were a lot louder. This is why I appreciate SONY so much since I've realized that my ears aren't ringing after many hours of music. Also, these headphones are swappable, so any 3.5mm headphone will be able to work. Just realize that now you have a 4ft. longer cord to deal with.",4
"Excellent quality at a low price

These earbuds deliver excellent sound and the 3 ""cushion"" sizes ensure that the fit is super-comfy and snug. The snug fit means external noise is reduced, which enhances the sound experience from your Sony Ericsson phone. I couldn't be more pleased.",4
"Great bang for the buck

I've tried other handsfree sets and this one provides the best mic and ear bud combo. The ear buds provide decent sound (lots of bass) and the microphone works great -callers can actually hear me on the other end of a phone call-. The only thing it lacks is a volume control nob on the mic.",3
"Andy's view for review of sony headset

This is the good product to feel the music. It has true bass effect.But the only problem is that when i put this product in my jeans pocket the ear bud is sometimes lost.The better product in market.",3
"Flimsy

The lapel clip broke the first day I got this. Call quality is ok but without the lapel clip, I have to hold the microphone close to my mouth with my hand. Not exactly safe when driving! It defeats the purpose for which I purchased this - safety!",0
"Many uses

I bought this solely to be headphones for my m600i. I didn't even realize it worked as a hands free device. The best part: plugging it into the auxiliary input in my car for playing my music AND taking hands-free calls through the car speakers.Only downside: ear-bud speaker-covers fall off rather easily.",3
"Just as supplied with the phone.

I imagine that I am not the only person to lose the headphone cable that comes with the phone. This will serve owners of the SE 810i phone. This particular product only came with the Medium sized earphone shrouds. The original with the phone comes with the interchangeable S / M / L shrouds. The good thing is that you can simply replace the earbuds with any other one. You can also buy just the shrouds, but it would be a far better investment to get a better pair of earbuds.",4
"works grest

This headset has great quailty for the price you cannot go wrong. I was very pleased with the sound quailty.",4
"It's been perfect...

I've been a fan of sony ericsson for some time now and as always it's been perfect.",4
"Excellent product for the price

For the price I payed I can live without original packaging. But it came with extra, different sized earbuds and sound quality is great.",4
"Good costumer service

They ship a wrong item for me, but when i made my claim, in a blink of an eye, they replace the item with the new one.",4
"exactly what i want.

im usually someone who looks for a good deal and for around $7, i got this oem sony headphone.they are in-ear comfortable fit so I get the real quality bass when listening to music on my cell phone. noise around me is almost completey gone.the handsfree is good mic, but it tends to pick up voices around you but your own voice will be clearer.i love the colour and its a quality piece.i would buy the same exact ones if they got missing.",4
"Good, but little uncomfortable

Promptly deliveredWorks as expectedAbout the product: Doesnt fit to ear properly. Falls now and then.Over all, I would rate 4/5",3
"great value!!!

I couldn't resist this offer. I had no problems with this product or with SF Planet. The sound quality is great and I'm thinking about buying another as a spare!",4
"Authentic in Retail packaging for a great price

Great replacement in retail packaging. Volume is better than the old pair i had. Nice silver color instead of the black ones that came with my W810i. Great headphones and handless phone device. I'd rather use these than a fancy $80 blue tooth device that only goes in one ear, thus doesn't block out sound when your having a conversation. Can't beat the price and utility of these headphones. Good job Sony for a good product, and good job to Amazon for selling at a great value!",4
"Everything good

Mmmmm after talkin with a costumer representative they fix and gave me some opcions, I really appreciate the costumer service.",2
"sony ericsson stereo portable HPM-70

Its very handy and its well made. also it makes it a much more easier to answer calls and use it in class and such",4
"Handsfree earhpones

Cheaply made. The wires for the ear pieces where drastically differnt lengths which made it difficult for both ear phones to stay in place. Sound quality was ok. Price was right -- you get what you pay for.",1
"Headset

GRET pdoduct!!I thought it would come with extra earphone covers, only downsidebut they sound great came quickly and were cheaper then getting them directly from sony ericson (which is a lil over double the price for the exact same thing)",3
"Stock Replacement for Sony Ericcson Headphones / Handsfree

For a stock set of headphones these actually have acceptable bass and pretty good clarity even at high volume. Surely not a Shure pair of head phones but not bad. Also not a bad option if you don't want to go with Bluetooth having to deal with charging etc. and those not always the best for music except for a rare few stereo bluetooth devices which your phone may not support or an awkward additional Bluetooth music headphones. These were way cheaper than a replacement at the phone store, that's for sure. I'll probably lose them again and be back.",3
"A good option

To anyone who has a Sony Ericsson Mobile phone it is well known for their great music system, this is why this Portable Handsfree/earbuds are a great choice when wanting to change or replace yours.Two separate pieces compose the handsfree. A suggestion: if they could make the cable for the earbuds to the microphone more extended it would also work as an individual earbud, allowing to use it also with other devices.One thing against it: The only color on stock is the grey one. After the Sony Ericsson W300, the Handsfree HPM-70 model also came in black color. Now those ones I was unable to find them.",3
"Great phones!

Best earphone I ever used. You can use it all day long and it still feels confortable. Good sound, almost no enviroment noise.",4
"Not satisfied at all!

I have always enjoyed listening to music thru headphones, and once I saw these online I thought I'd found a bargain. I was looking for something to replace the ones that came with my phone. Looking for a better sound. It didnt happen! The cord is too short unless using with the included adapter which in no way fits my phone! The ear plugs refuses to stay in my ear no longer than 10 seconds.. No way the original price of these things is $49. I feel so cheated. So much for a bargain; there's always a catch! Low price....low quality!",0
"2nd time around BLOWS

The first time I bought this item it was very satisfactory; the cable was thick enough, the headphones were audible enough on both plugs. I bought this 4 years ago until my son pulled on the cord and it tore. Now, the quality of this same product has deteriorated from the last time I got it, very thin cord, I can hear from only one plug (the right one) and the quality of the audio is horrible. I will NEVER recommend this for anyone again !!",0
"arrives fast but low quality

I was disappointed in the quality of the product. You get what you pay for.",1
"needs quality control

i got one, couple days later it broke (wires fell apart)decided to give it a second chance, and it works perfectlyi replced the earbuds it came with because they're cheap, but since i did that, i now have about 5 feet of wires between me and my phonethe mic works find, when i used it with the mic the first time, it was kinda weird cause i could hear myself in my headphones, but thats just for all wireless headsets i thinkbut yea, only complaints are i had to go through 2 and the long long wires i have, if anyone knows where to get a better pair of short wired earbuds, lemme know please :)",2
"Strange incompatible plug

I bought these to use with my iPhone, but the plug is some kind of strange rectangular plug. It probably only fits in a particular brand of cell phone. I just threw them away rather than returning them, and was a little mad at myself for wasting the money. I thought that ""Sony Ericsson"" was the headphone brand, but it must be the cell phone type.",0
"Misleading description: Does not show or provide that this only works with Sony phones

This headset will only work with a Sony Ericsson phone and probably only certain phones, but that is not provided in the description at all. While it is a Sony Ericsson brand, that doesn't imply automatically that it's only good for Sony Ericsson phones. This is actually a two piece headset, with an adapter for the microphone piece from Sony's proprietary jack. While a 3.5mm headset is included, that's just the ""listening"" piece and controls. It does not actually work with any 3.5mm headset jack phone.The product description is misleading because the picture and description never show or mention the separate proprietary piece that is required to make this function and imply that it's for 3.5mm jacks.",0
"Amazing deal

The HPM-70's are FAR cheaper than their siblings on Amazon, even the lower siblings such as the HPM-65, probably because these are OEM, meaning they don't come in the retail packaging. Ordered from SF Planet for under $10 including shipping, recieved from across the country in three days, amazing deal. They sound fantastic for the price, I'd buy them if they were $30. Cord is thin and light but seems sturdy and flexible enough. Fits comfortably, came with three sizes of earbud tips. Bass is unexpectedly strong, midrange is decent, upper end leaves something to be desired but then again, I'm comparing these to much more pricey headphones from Shure. Detail is good for the price, sounds moderately colored. Good for general every day listening, wish the 3.5mm cord was a little longer so I could use these as a backup for my computer.The ear buds have a 6"" cord or so with 3.5 mm male jack, comes with a cord extension that has 3.5mm female with mic and button attached, other end of the extension is the proprietary fast port connector that plugs into phone. Tested with a K790a, I'm going to get a bigger memory card and use it as an mp3 player, sound quality is almost identical to a stand alone mp3 player with these earbuds. Highly recommended.",4
"Very standard

Sound:These headphones are pretty standard. However they have a very good sound, bass and tweeter is very good. So if you look for a good set of earphones not very hi-tec this is a very good item for the price.Durability:I got these shipped with my Sony Ericsson W800 phone and I used them for about 4 months before they failed.The right speaker just went dead. However, I noticed there was a problem with them since I got them because I had to move about the conector. So, this could be one in a million.Fitting:These hearphones come with three different heads for different ear sizes. I used the smallest and were very comfortable. Not too much problem to fit and they never got loose, even when I was running.General use:I noticed they are affected by sweat, so you don't want to have them with too much moist. The microphone always worked fine, and didn't cause too much extra noise when talking.Warranty:Sony warranties these for a year. So if you get them and fail, you can still get a new set from Sony withing the first year.",2
"Excellent sound, but cord's a bit long

I bought this to replace the one I lost. This is the original brand, not a generic. The sound is excellent and the hands-free feature works very well (I use it in the car). As others have written, I wish the cord were much shorter. The cord to one ear is long and the one to the other ear is extra-long, which make them unwieldy. I would have also preferred that the cords to both ears be of equal length. But given the excellent sound, I see no reason to change to another brand.",4
"Good buy for Walkman

Bought this for a W760a. It seems to be a good quality OEM made product. It's convenient to be able to listen to the radio or mp3s and be able to make or accept a call without changing headsets. Earphone quality is good and microphone quality is about what you would expect from a dangling type mic - volume okay, but background noise and echo are picked up. I don't really care for the Sony unequal length earbud cords, but some people prefer them.",3
"Sent a knock-off instead of the read deal!

I was sent a knock-off version of the Sony Ericcson headphones. I know this for two reasons. First, I ordered this from another vendor just two weeks earlier for my phone. The headset came in and sounded great. This set sounds noticeably worse in every way. More importantly, The green logo is not on the second set as on the first and the back plate on one is already gone. This is definitely an attempt to sell the original equipment as genuine and then switching to another lower-priced item.",0
"Superb deal!

My original white head piece that came with my phone died. I found this the only difference is it is black and no clip came with it to clip the mic close. Works great, sound is great and even without the clip people can hear me just fine. Super bargain!",4
"Nice all-Sony system, falls out of my ears

I bought these and have used them several times in the past month. If you are completely still and are lucky, they will fit in your ears and sound good, as they did when I first received them from Amazon. Unfortunately, I then went into the real world, where you have to stand up, move around, things like that. This headset isn't so hot for those days.The first thing you notice is that the earbud cables are unequal length, so if one falls out from the combined weight of the cords, the other follows. And since the rubber pieces are slippery, they do fall out of your ears easily. The mic part would really benefit from a clip to keep the set on better. So because the wires are unequal length and there's no stabilizing clip, I found myself pushing the shorter-wired bud back in my ear every 30 seconds so the whole thing wouldn't fall off.Since in actual use (walking) the earbuds wouldn't stay seated, bass response was poor and lots of ambient noise got in. I could hear calls but listening to music wasn't much fun (or very loud).The good news is that the set consists of the earphones, which to me were just mid-range Sony Fontopia-style earbuds, and the cellphone connector/mic section. Because the earbuds connect to the mic with a standard 1/8"" headset jack, you can replace the Sony earbuds with your choice of better headphones -- anything from Sennheiser or Shure buds all the way to high-end Grado cans -- and still have a working microphone to make calls with. While your mileage may vary as far as fit, I think most of those other 'phones would fit in your ears better than the Sonys included in this set. I don't believe this set comes with different size earpieces, another strike against them.So, by themselves, the headset from Sony leaves a bit to be desired. As a solution which allows you to use anyone's headset with your Sony phone for just a few dollars, this is a good buy.",1
"Happy with purchas

I was a little nervous with purchasing this item with so many different opinions about it, but I'm glad I did. The headset can be interchanged with another pair of headphones if you would like, but I have found that I like the sound quality of the set I purchased. The bass and sound quality is awesome and it almost seems as if the earphones are noise canceling. However, please do not drive with both in your ears, you won't be able to hear the traffic.",4
"Awesome headphones

I got these headphones for my sony ericsson w350a and they work like a charm. Headphone equality was good for the price and the ability to swap in your own headphones is nice. My only gripe is that you can't use the ear buds them-self easily as the cord is mad short but since the adapter cord is long using them with the phone doesn't have the same issue. Overall great bang for the buck and the ability to swap in your own headphones is REALLY nice.",3
"careful not to get the black version

I just got the black version from MyNetDeals. The sound quality is nothing like the original one, there is no bass at all. All the music sounds terrible through this earphone. I would like to return it, but shipping charge is not refundable. Have to find another replacement.",1
"best sound for inline mic headphones I have found

these are really good headphones. However, they fall apart very easily I have had 3 pairs of these and they sound really good but do not hold up well. the middle part that has the answer button came apart . still works maybe need to supper glue it.",2
"Very good replacement but be careful with broken earbuds

I received it in a bulk package so I don't know why the earbuds came broken; by the way they are very soft. I received a black version of this product which I think it has better design than the silver one you have on screen. I really buy it to replace a W300 handsfree my mother broke for using. It's quite delicate than many SE products, the best feature is that you can replace the provided headphones with any other you prefer. You can detect it's broken when it starts failing in one ear. Be careful and you won't get any problem. Spare earbuds should come so you can use them if they came broken.",3
"Knock-off. Read the reviews!

Don't buy it! They may be knock offs. Read all the one star reviews. It apparently happens frequently enough with this vendor.The customer service was quick and polite, and offered a refund with no hassles, so that's a plus. But their excuse was ""We buy these items directly from manufacturer's distributor as oem headsets.""So, the ""manufacturer's distributor"" is sending knock-offs? Really? Sony's distributor is sending knock-offs? Hmmm.It's too bad, because the real ones are great little headphones.",0
"Excellent price for a spare or replacement headset.

Excellent price for a spare or replacement headset for certain Sony Ericsson phones. The headphones are the in-ear kind and sound better than any inexpensive phone trinket should. Although the phone I bought them for is on standby service now, I still have the headphone part (it separates from the mic and proprietary dongle) and use it daily for casual music listening on my mp3 player. When connected to the phone, call quality is good and the mic is reasonably sensitive.",3
"Fair

I was excited to receive my purchase. After just a week after, it stopped working properly. I had to hold and press the mouth of the handsfree to my phone to work.",1
"So far so good.

The product came just as advertised. And fast! So far so good, no problems. The sound is clear. Though I've found that the mike works so well, a lot of ambient noise is picked up if I'm in a room with any other people-- so sometimes I've got to cup the mike with my hand during a phone call.",3
"good sound but plug fails too soon

In general I have problems with the Sony male plugs. They don't stay well connected after a few months. I do use my devices 6-7 hours a day so that may be my problem.",2
"Terrible sound

The sound from the ear buds suck. Sounds like muffling, not clear.Stay away from this! Total waste of money.",1
"Sony Headphone and Headset Adapter

This adapter came in handy when I was using the phone I had purchased it for. Even though I don't own the product or phone anymore I wanted to complete a review of how useful the headset adapter would be for persons owning the product and compatible phone.",4
"Non-spring loaded connection

I don't know what the OEM version looks like, but by looking at the charger I assume that any kind of connection should be spring loaded. Take a look at your charger, when you press it in, the pins move back while maintaining the contact. With this device, when you push it in, the pins push hard at the contact plates. After a few days of use, these pins bend/break/corrode/... so the contact is not there anymore. If I press it to the phone, it would work but I decided to write it off. I am glad that it did not damage the contact on my phone.",0
"Good

works good with phone, headphones have plastic ear buds which i did not like but you can take the headphones out and put any other pair of headphones in so it works fine",4
"Great Stereo Sound.

These ear plugs have 3 different sizes and are very comfortable. The stereo sound is very high in quality. And at this price too. You can't beat it!!",4
"Works well.

This headset works well with the W350a. The headphones portion were detachable, so I plugged in iPod headphones instead. The original headphones' rubbery texture got easily tangled and weren't the most comfortable in the ear. The headset picks up radio frequencies good enough and the microphone picks up my voice quite well. I would definitely recommend this.",3
"Cheap cost means cheap product

The handsfree device broke after using it twice and does not fit into the inputs on the phone great, you have to force it. The cords for the headphones a weird, one is 3 times longer then the other. The quality of the headphones is low and the volume is also low. I suggest using this handsfree as a headphone adapter for your own headphones. However, this product is cheap and if you can get it to work right without breaking is well worth your money",1
"decent product

This is a decent pair of in the ear headphones that works with most sony ericsson cell phones. The sound quality compares with any sub $10 headphones. The most disappointing part about them was the cable, it was stiff and didn't coil up well for storage. I blame that on the cheap plastic coating over the wire and also cheap wire. It would have been nice if these could have been made with OFC-Litz wire, but you get what you pay for.",2
"Best ear bugs I have ever owned

These ear bugs fit snuggly into my ear comfortably and blocks out external noises for extremely clear listening.",4
"Excellent quality and fidelity

These Sony Ericsson ear buds work perfectly and when I usethem with the FM radio, the quality is superb. I especiallylike the excellent quality bass, especially when listeningto classical music.",4
"Much better than cable in phone box.

I bought this to replace a cable that had the spring loaded pins get stuck in the cable connector. This one seems to be a much tighter fit and the pins haven't stuck on me yet. I still use the black headphones that came with the original cable so no comment on the headphones.The silver/grey color scheme isn't exactly what I wanted, but hey it works!",3
"Wow, What A Deal

The is my 4th pair of earphones since I got my Sony/Ericsson W350 a few weeks ago. These are by far the best regardless of price and goodness at this price I may buy a few spares. The others just did not really work well. These have good volume, great sound and VERY comfortable. EXCELLENT Value",4
"Broken Item

The rectangular plug that goes into the cel phone didn't work. One of the pins was noticeably cut in half (I compared it to the one that my phone brings) so I had to keep it pressed in with my hand for the phone to detect it.Also, the two ear buds were different sizes. Two stars because I ""suppose"" it would work ok had it come with everything intact and I did finally get it to work with a back-up plug I had.",1
"Sony Ericsson Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-70

The handset works just fine with the adapter, however the connection port to the cell phone is a little different. I have to use the original adapter. The part that joins the earplugs to form the ""v"" is much stronger than the original. Thanks for prompt delivery.",4
"cell antenna

I needed a landless headset, that would work as an antenna for my Sony Ericsson phone so I could recieve radio signal. Works very well. Signals are just as clear as any other type of antenna would be, as in a solid antenna.",4
"Great Headphones

My Sony Erricson phone came with these headphones and the puppy ate them w/in 3 days!!!!! I was glad to find they weren't too expensive to replace. Exactly the same thing that came with the phone. GREAT Sound, really loud (not painfully ipod loud).",4
"not that good with the sounds

i think it sounds better the original that came with the cell than this one",4
"First pair did not work, but prompt replacement did!

The product itself is cheaply made and that is reflected in the price. For my W800i it been doing the job for the past few weeks now, and so thumbs up for an otherwise cheaply made product.",3
"Works great with Sony Ericsson W580i

These replace the earphones that came with the phone which I lost and are an exact match. Also, I didn't receive the 3 extra silicon ear buds. Hmmm? Sound is pretty good.",4
"great

i bought these to replace the ones that i lost. they've been pretty good the only thing i dislike is the buzzing that sounds whenever a call goes out or comes through. i am not sure if that is myu phone or the earphones. otherwise they make a great replacement for my old ones.",4
"Dissapointed

I bought three of these so I would have backups for my w300i. Though they look identical to the ones that came with my w300i, all three of these are very, very tinny. The ones that came with the phone sounded fine. These came bunched together in a white box, not in the oem retail package; maybe they were seconds or something.I'm only giving them two stars because the adapter that hooks them up to the phone works OK (which is important, because they're hard to find locally. Earphones are easy to get anywhere). Also, they were at least cheap.",1
"bad stuff

The headset stopped working after few days. I guess it was a used one, badly used. Or defective. The original headset I got with the cellphone lasted for 2 years and survived washer and dryer!!!",0
"Great Headset

After using this headset i think i will not be using any other in the future performance is remarkable.. sound is perfect and most conveniant with its detachable jack great work from sony ericsson",3
"good headphones for music, not really for talking

The sound quality of these headphones is really good. Great bass and sound separation. The snug (but comfortable) fit in the ear makes these earphones great at blocking out background noise -- perfect for listening to music on noisy commutes. However, because of the sound blocking, using them as the earphones for a phone conversation is definitely hampered. With both headphones in, I find myself shouting or talking annoyingly loudly because I cannot hear myself speaking! Pulling one of the earphones out helps with this. So in my opinion, these are great for listening to music with your Sony Walkman phone, but not really for phone conversations.",2
"Great Buy!

I've been using this for a few months now. Haven't tried to use it as a headset, but just to listen to music and let me say the quality is fantastic. Especially for the price. If you've got music on your phone, these are a great addition.",4
"Sony headphones

The product is excellent. Works very well with my fiance's Sony W350a. And the price was fabulous compared to other places. The customer service department handled my request promptly and received my order in several days. The best customer service I have received all year. Keep up the good work.",4
"Great Headphones, Great price

I got these for my girlfriend as she did not care for the accessory headphones that she originally got from AT&T. She loves these things. They're great sounding original Sony products. She couldn't be happier with the 'phones, I couldn't be happier that I didn't have to shell out the $40 that Sony wanted on their website!",4
"very good product

i like it so far.the sound quality is good to the ears.i hate how the left ear phone is way too short.",3
"Excellent sound and comes along with adapter

I bought it for my sony mobile phone as the one came with mobile is not working because of my rough usage. This one saved me. Not too costly and even comes with adapter. Very good sound with stereo and good bass. really worth the price.",4
"works ok

Has a bad tendency of getting disconnected from the phone at bad times. Other than that, it works great",2
"cool headphones

Exactly what i expected them to be. The headphones sound good,and it's a bonus that you can switch them out with whatever headphones you like.",4
"I love these ear phones

I have had my sony erricson phone w810i for around 2 years now. The ear phones that I got with the phone were kool...n i simply loved them....bt since since somethinf went wrong with them reccently..I badly needed to get a new one... I was so deseperate that...I bought ...a so called sony erricson compatible ear bud type ear phone .. from some different online store....wen I got those ear phones... I was so disguisted to see the ear phones, and the quality of music ..bt then after few days I saw these ear phones here and for a cheaper price than wat I had paid for the dupliate ones...so I immediately decided I have to take this chance again....I got the ear phones...and they are working fine as of now...its been 1 month ...hopefully it will continue to work ....atleast I knw one thing now...that I can trust amazon....gud they keep these offers...which gives us some gud deals...i wud recommend the ear phones for sure....",3
"Sony Ericsson HPM-70 headphones

The price for the HPM-70 worth it, you have a functional headphones for your cell phone for a very reasonable price. The quality of the sound is good.",4
"Impressive, except...

I ordered these on Oct. 31 and got them in the mail yesterday. They look a bit more plasticy and a lighter gray than in the picture, but it IS the same product and IS from Sony Ericsson.I saw comments that the volume seems too low. For me, it is quite adequate. If im listening to a song on my phone, having the volume at 50 or 60% of the max volume is great if im in a quiet environment. Having the volume at lets say 80% started to feel uncomfortable for my ears. Maybe 70% would be needed if I was on a bus or something...but I cant imagine feeling that the volume is ""too soft"" if I went to 100%. No. Also, it has noticeable bass (but not extreme)...so, hopefully, you like a bit of bass. There are no volume settings on the cord. You get the (SUPER-comfy, STABLE/not falling out, fully insertable, which is hard to find for my small 2-inch ears) thin rubber removable ear pieces (comes in 3 sizes. The regular size did fit me, but the smaller size was even better, so thats the one I use), the detachable .3mm(or whatever its called) prong for using with a regular/circular headset port like whats on a computer, then below that detachable section, is the mic and a small silver button which answers or hangs up calls by one press. When Im playing music, the button does not change to controlling MP3s, it stays with its original function (which is fine..because that way I dont have to memorize what actions it will perform based on what im doing with my phone). So, if i am not on a call and I simply press the silver button, my phone displays a message asking me to say a name/voice command.The cord is about 5 feet long. I didnt find that to be abnormally long, especially since several inches of it doesnt really count since it will be around the backside of your neck then up to your ears. But, for a neater look, I do wrap some of the cord and tie a rubber band around it. I prefer too long versus too short.As far as sound quality: Excellent (clear, loud, no buzzing or if so, very light). I called an automated system and when it said say English, I said English without lifting the mic to my mouth, and the system understood me. So, it seems that its fine with outgoing sound too.I have the original earpiece that came with my S500i, but like with most earpieces, it constantly fell out of my ear since it was too wide to actually ""fit"". So, im happy to have these...such great quality, comfort, and at a great price. *Very comfortable/soft, although, I'd never ""forget"" that I have them in my ears. They are pretty snug, after all.*About noise-blocking: It seems this is due to the materials/craftsmanship more than any unseen technology, since the noise reduction is there even if my phone is not being used and the earpieces are just sitting in my ears. What im saying is, its about the rubber sealing the ear canal. I dont feel its a huge danger for driving, since it lowers outside sounds by about 30%, not 80% or something (when the sound is off/no music). And since most dangers can be avoided my using SIGHT and responding appropriately in a measured/non-erratic fashion. But it is best to have all of your senses at 100%, yes. Oh, I also liked how, when I had a song playing at about 70% volume, then held the pieces in my hands and covered the speaker part with the tip of my finger, the sound of the song went away almost completely. I wanted to test that so that I could know if songs or phone calls would easily be heard by people around me.Anyway, buy these! ;)UPDATE: One negative thing about this headset is that the 3.5mm part isnt very logical. Its a good idea, but upon seperating the mic section of the cord from the 3.5mm section, I found that the cord was way too short (about 8 inches long). When in my ears, I need have my face no farther than about 5 inches from my laptop in order for the 3.5mm to reach the hole in my laptop! Uncomfortable. No huge problem...I can just order an extension cord for it which shouldnt be more than $4 including shipping. But, it is still slightly disappointing. So...now 4 stars instead of 5.",3
"must have accesory for your Sony Ericsson cell phone

These headphones come are a great addition to your Sony Ericsson cell phone. The sound qualitly is pretty good, but the different length headphones realy gets annoying. These to have a clip so you can succure the headphones to your shirt or what ever. Another great feature is you can use any set of headphones with them or a headphone jack addaptor to play on your car sterio ( That is what I do while driving around town). This product is very universal and you can even use the radio feture on most Sony Ericsson phones too. I always cary these headphone with me so I can listen to the music on my phone any were I go.",4
"Does the job

This is an OEM part and is cheap. The audio quality is good. I like it better than any blue tooth headset out there bcos it isolates outside road noise pretty well when i'm driving. The microphone is also very good ---- my callers say the clarity is good. It can double as ear buds for an MP3 player. The only drawback I see is the cord is way to short to connect to an audio jack of other devices. To connect to the sony phone - its nice and long bcos they give u an extension which has a phone specific adaptor at the other end. Like another reviewer mentioned they give u three pairs of ear buds each of a different size so that they fit better.On the whole decent buy. Good for hand's free driving specially.",2
"I didnt like it

Hi I got this head set few weeks ago, I have a problem with this head set one ear phone sound out put is good and other one is bad. Song wont be synchronized in both the earphones. I really hate it, its not the worth of the money. I am new to this place so I have no Idea how to return back this one and get the new, I just put on my table, its been lying on my table since I got, I didnt even use it for two days. Such a sad story.Sony Ericsson Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-70I request if possible can I get the new one or replacement for my default earphone.Looking forward to hear from you.Thanking youVishwas",1
"Hi I need your help

Hi allCan any one tell me whether it will work with Sony Erickson W350 mobile since it is not enlisted in the advertisement of the product.Thanks",4
"Sony ericson ear buds

Product is good, and serves it's purpose, saved about 30 dollars compared to the ATT store.",3
"Very happy

My original version burned out on one ear earpiece. I am very happy to have one that works. I hope it last longer than the original one.",4
"Worth every penny

I got this product on the 2nd business day. The reason was that the dealer is located less than 10 miles from my place. Anyway, the product is great, as good, as if not better, the original earphones that came with my W700i phone. The earphones were in great condition, everything working as expected, in fact better. Great bass, good volume and clear sound. Worth more than the $7.66 price!",3
"Broke after one use

Only ordered these because Sony is to cheap to provide you a set when you buy their phone, plus standard 2.5mm ones won't work on Sony phones (shame shame). I used them once and then sound no longer came out of the left side.",0
"No regrets with this purchase

I am glad I bought this headset. The ear pieces stay in no matter what I am doing or how much I move my head around. Radio reception is comparable to a home or car system. The button to switch over to an incoming call is nice. Sound is good but not quite to the level of earning 5 stars. Overall, a great product worth the cost.",3
"Must have for new Sony Ericsson phones!

I bought this one to replace the damaged earpiece I have. Wow! This one actually has good bass feedback. It also gives you a better, clearer sound without unwanted noise(even though this does not have hardware-based noise cancellation). The wire is very long and you can even hook up any of your favorite headphones on it's built-in 3.5mm jack. Sony Ericsson not only makes good phones but they also make EXCELLENT accessories.",4
"Very poor sound but functionality is excellent.

I noticed a few reviews stating the sound was good but it's quite the opposite. The sound is muffled and you have increase the volume level to the max to even hear it. I used these headphones with my new sony ericsson w350. Though the sound is aweful, the functionality and dirt cheap price makes up for it. It's your basic handsfree one button headphones but the good part is it allows you to replace the headphones with any others as there is a jack at the end of the hands free. I have a seperate set of sony earbuds that sound amazing and used them on the handsfree. The sound quality jumped and allowed me to continue using hte hands free feature. The only draw back is it left a ton of wiring all over the place as my earbuds have a long cord to begin with and the hands free is almost as long. That was a big draw back but I dont fault these phones. I was extremely satisfied with this purchase despite the drawbacks and you just cant beat the price.VERY IMPORTANT: For those of you that care for looks, these phones did not come in silver as indicated in the 1st picture above. They came in black as in the second picture. I prefer black so Im okay with it but if your looking for silver, you will be dissapointed.",3
"nice for price

nice sound, works well, can't beat price. Still a SONY head phone with the left side much too short, much shorter than right. Very annoying. Why do they do that?",3
"great deal

fab price on outstanding quality ear buds...their SONY afterall...and they work with all min.pin style plugs too...",4
"Great Product Sony Ericsson HPM-70

The product HPM-70 is very good and is very comfortable to use. The seller is very prompted, and I will buy from them agaim.",4
"Good

This is a replacement part. I ORIGINALLY had one when I bought the cellphone. No complaints, the old one broke because I used it outdoors and just wore it down. Reliable item for what it's worth.",4
"fabulous

I just got this stuff, it comes with two packs of back-up earbuds, sizing from large to small. In terms of the price, this earphones provide excellent sound isolation as well as well quality. I definitely recommend it if you're interested in it.",4
"Headset Rocks

It's very good, fits very nice in the ear and has a pretty sturdy built. I've only used it a couple of times so far but it's very nice, doesn't feel like you have it on when you do have it on.",4
"Excellent quality, odd design

functionally its perfect, however the design leaves something to be desired. The right earbud is WAY too long.. i'm not talking about a little, its about 3 or 4 times too long. I read a review on another site that said the sound quality in the earbuds was good.. and they absolutely are, but the configuration is annoying and I bought a ""normal"" pair from somewhere else. I did not use the hands free so I cannot speak for that. This pair would be great if you wanted to share your music with a friend on a trip, you take the left short end and they can take the long right end, but other then that, I would recommend something else.",3
"Worth the money

These headphones were a great buy. I'm using them with my sony ericsson cybershot K-800i phone. The quality was better than those that the phone came with with.",3
"Misleading Image/Description

This product will NOT work in your device (my Blackberry curve-8320) because it does not have a 3.5mm plug. It has a 3.5mm hole, which is useless. The hole fits into an extension for some other type of phone.",0
"Muy bueno, pero un detallito

WAO, tremendo sonido, ahora tengo una mini fiesta en mis oidos!! Me gusta mucho, lo compre primero para un regalo de B.D. y acabe comprandome uno para mi 20 dias despues. Solo me gustaria que la conexion donde se unen ambos cables de auriculares, los cables fueran en el mismo sentido, como los audifonos de iPods, o de mp3s, eso le da mas estetica.",3
"ONLY works on a Ericsson phone

Well, I have no idea what these sound like. They wont work on my phone! The connector is made ONLY for a Ericsson phone, which was NOT stated anywhere on the description. They were however cheap, so I really cant complain too much.",0
"just what you need

Great set fits well great sound what else do you need.Not the greatest mic for phone but still doable.",3
"IT IS TERRIBLE

The product was in a terrible state, I bought a new item and the gave me a used one, very dirty and in a bad state. I don't recomedn this seller.",0
"Requires 2 adapters to work as 3.5MM headset

Overall, its just a poor product. Sellers advertise this as a heaset when it is really a headphone with 2 adapters. The first adapter modifies the 3.5 MM stereo jack into a microphone, but then the other end is a 2.5 MM jack. You then need another adapter to go back to a 3.5 MM Female input on the phone. You wind up with a super long chord which easily gets tangled and a poor audio connection by going through so many adapters. Do yourself a favor and avoid this version and make sure you buy a headset that does not require adapters to work on your phone.",0
"LEFT SIDE WASN'T WORKING

The right side was working perfectly, clear and loud. Meanwhile, the left side was damaged, no sound. So I sent it back explaining why and if they could exchange it. Which thankfully they did. But the second time around the product was worse. For some reason I couldn't even hear a thing while listening to my Walkman, let along talking to someone on the phone with the headphones. It was foggy and distant, that's the only way I could think of to explain it best. I thought it was my phone. So I tried adjusting some of the settings. But that didn't help. The product was defective TWICE in a row! Was a waste of 5 dollars, which I could have used to pay for bridge toll or a a cup of coffee with a bagel! I didn't even bother to return it back again.",0
"kept falling off my ear and the cord was too long

the shipping was really fast, and i was excited to get the earbuds, the sound is really good, but there were two things that just annoyed me. the earbuds kept falling out of my ear and the cord was too long.",2
"Sony Ericsson Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-70

It is a high quality product from the Original Equipment Manufacturer. After using it for a month I can verify it works trouble free. The stereo sound is very good from my Walkman music player included in the phone. Great price and well worth the $5.95 for shipping and handling.Sony Ericsson Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-70",4
"Strange configuraton you should be aware of

""Easy to clip on or just hang around your neck""I'm not certain if this is supposed to be a code for asymmetrical cords but these buds are equipped with just such a cord. I guess the idea is the device being used is supposed to swing free or be clipped to the collar. In any event, the cord is configured with the short `Y' end having an ear bud and the plug for the device. The other earbud is on the tag end of the cord so with the buds inserted one end has a big loop in it. The plug end wire is so short it won't even reach to my shirt pocket. Its just not practical unless you want to wear your phone or player hanging between your collar and pocket. It's especially not practical as the weight of an unsecured device pulls the bud out of your ear. I didn't purchase these in order to wear a bunch of additional hardware and harnesses.Looking on line and as near as I can tell, Sony started this despite terrible feedback from users. Other makers followed suit. Somehow this uncomfortable, unpractical style became the mark of high end buds. Go figure.The seller agreed to accept the return but reading the return policy says no refund on shipping or handling and that was as much as the unit. Additionally, I managed to pull one of the plugs loose from the junction of the `Y' as I thought the `Y' might be adjustable. It's not. We'll see how the refund process goes. Will report back.EDIT: The company did refund my order but charged a restocking fee. Keep in mind, when I was fiddling with the headset to try to adjust the cord length (it doesn't), I pulled one of the buds off. They did accept the return of the damaged product. I guess that speaks well of the vendor but I still hated the product.",0
"Had the worst experience with this headphones(sony ericsson stereo portable handsfree HPM-70)

Hi,I purchased this headphones a while ago.After using for three days i did not hear any sound from the headphones.so,i complained about this to the customer care services.According to my wish they replaced it with a new one.I felt happy after getting that,But the same problem and experience i faced with the new headphones too.I recommend not to purchase this headphones no more.This is my worst experience i had ever.I don't want to complain about this and blame the manufacturer.Thank you.",0
"Defective Product

Product defective. Wanted to exchange for a working headset butinstead the company gave a refund. It is pretty waste of time.",0
"Has proprietary Sony fast port connector

Note, you can use this product only with a Sony Ericsson phone -- the phone must have the fast port connector to connect the microphone cord. Even though the earphones have a 3.5mm jack, it is too short (~6 inches) and cannot effectively effectively be used without the extension cord of the microphone. The microphone unit has a 3.5mm socket for plugging in the earphones; I guess the benefit being you can swap the earphones.The above wasn't clear from product description, and I mistakenly purchased it for my Samsung phone with a 3.5mm jack. It's a great product otherwise.",2
"Authentic Sony accessory or knock-off?

Item was sent quicker than thought, only a few days for shipping. Worked great but was questioning why left ear-bud cord was three times longer than right ear-bud. A few weeks later only one ear-bud was working but now it is working. Then the plastic covering for one of the ear-buds came off, which was easily fixed by taping it back on. Can't really complain since it was only 5 or 6 bucks. I guess you get what you pay for. Works for now though.",2
"One of a kind

SF Planet did send the product to me but, for some slow period of time. The shipping was a lot longer than the other product I bought with it, and when it came in, the headphones weren't there. I called them to tell that I had no headphones, but only the adapter. Yet, SF apologized, and to make things faster, changed my shipping from 3rd to 1st class shipping, and replaced my past order.",3
"Very Good product

Pros: Very good & Cheap earphonesCons: Shipping cost.I have been using it for awhile and I really like it and I recommend others to buy.I would love if Amazon/retailers package all mobile accessory and sell it so that customer can avoid multiple shipping costs.",4
"Poor sound quality

The bass is great, but the mid-range and the treble is awful. The problem, it seems, is with the headphones. I tested the adaptor with better quality headphones and the sound quality was decent. Earplugs slip out frequently. The cord length is unequal, the left side being unusually short.Wouldn't recommend this product unless you don't want to spend too much.",1
"so so

It is good. The line is too thin, so I always afraid that it will break. But until now, it still works well.",3
"Average sound quality

The earphones work well when playing music. But while answering phone calls over handsfree, there is some echo effect and disturbance.",1
"Good Sound, but...

Great sound quality for the price I payed (under $10 - includes tax and shipping). I gave it 3 stars, because after a week or so, I can no longer hear the sound on the right ear piece. I thought about returning it, but I didn't beacause it's a hassle and I can still use the headset with just the left ear piece.",2
"Excellent for your Sony Ericsson cell phone!

I have a Sony Ericson Walkman cellphone and I couldn't be more happy with these headphones. The bass is beautiful sounding (I personally LOVE bass). It's also nice because if you happen to not like the headphones provided, you can plug different headphones into the microphone peice and use those instead. However, I think the headphones were really good quality and the microphone works well too. It's no blue tooth but it's good for what it is. An excellent buy for anyone who wants to use their Walkman cellphone as an MP3 player and a headset!",4
"wire is a little bit short when you are driving

just tried it when driving, but it seems a little bit mess and short there.anything else is fineactually, it's kinda convenience that we can use any of our regular earbuds to replace this pair of earbuds but not the controller, because there's a regular slot for normal earbuds to fit in on the controller.",3
"nice buy

My husband loves this headsets, is great to be able to buy discontinued items over here. They work great",4
"NEW LG BATTERY

The battery may be new because it may of been never used before, put it was manufactured in 2006, hardly ""new"" for a battery purchased in 2012. The first charge lasted 3 days, the second lasted a week like a new battery typically last in this phone. So the jury is still out.",2
"Great battery, great value.

This battery was a great value, and arrived immediately. Verizon doesn't even make (or sell) it anymore. I was thrilled to guy the LG battery, and deeply regret having to write a minimum number of words in the review.",4
"Cheap but excellent

What can one expect from a buck and a half phone battery? I figured it was worth a try even with postage. It arrived promptly in its new wrapper and provided both standby and talk times like the original. Can't beat that with a stick - especially an expensive battery.",4
"cell phone replacement battery

Worked fine with phone but only lasted about 6 months but at the reasonable price of $5 thats all one can expect. Next time I will try a little more expensive model to see if it holds a charge longer",2
"Lithium-ion replacement battery

Not much to be said, it's a fully functional replacement battery for my cell phone. My cell phone is retro as far as cell phones are concerned (LG VX-8300), but the battery works as well as any battery could.",4
"Excellent customer service!!

They mailed the first battery as promised, but due to shipment problems? who knows? I never received the battery. When I informed them of this, they immediately offered to send a replacement shipment and did so promptly. They could have said they were researching this, tracking it, etc., etc., but they were more interested in customer service than that one lost battery. I will do business with them again and definitely recommend them!",4
"Works, but does not hold charge

Seem to work, but does not hold charge for as long a the one from Verizon.",1
"Battery Works Great

Got replacement battery for my 3yr old LGVX8300. Arrived on time and working great ! Thanks !",4
"Great Value

I was skeptical of buying a battery on line. Especially concidering the big difference in price. This same battery at Verizon was going to cost almost 40 bucks. When the battery came, of course it was plain labeled and did not say verizon on it, but the quality seems great. Holds charge very well. I would say 5 stars and Great Value.",4
"exactly what was needed

These batteries were exactly what my son needed for his phone and the price of two and shipping was still over 1/2 less than buying one from the phone dealer.",4
"Horrible Product/Service

The case that I purchased from them did not fit my product very well at all. For as much as you pay, it should fit perfectly, and feel very durable and solid, which it didn't. The soft material that it's made of feels alright, but attracts dust and lint like nothing else, and causes the device to stick to fabric, like the inside linings of pockets, very annoying. Even though the company failed to deliver a good product, they did an excellent job of giving me the worst customer experience I've ever received from any type of transaction. It took them up to a week to respond to various emails I sent them, and I felt like my questions were never fully ansered, sometimes ignored. Do not buy this item, or any other item, from the BoxWave Corporation.",0
"Battery review

I bought this battery for my mother's phone. She had been unable to get it elsewhere, because it powers an older model phone. However, she has been very satisfied with the battery. She now has full battery strength and can use her phone in areas where she did not always get a signal in the past. So, I'd have to say that the purchase was fulfilled promptly, the product works well, and all else is good in the world.",3
"Motorola Slim Lithium Ion Battery

This was a great purchase. My Motorola V60i works too well to replace, but the original (9+ year old) battery was shot. After searching, I discovered factory replacements were still out there.Rarely do I buy from vendors selling through Amazon, but BTO, Inc. had 100% positive feedback in over 10,000 sales. I had no worries.I emailed the seller to be certain I was reading the description correctly and would be getting the slim battery that fit my phone's hard case. I had a reply in less than and hour, telling me everything I needed to know.The battery shipped promptly, in bubble wrap, and was in new condition. It is a brand new OEM Motorola battery, not an aftermarket or refurbished one.It drew a charge immediately. It provides the same standby and talk times as the one that came with my phone when new.If you have one of the many Motorola phones that uses this battery and even think you'll need a replacement, buy one from BTO, Inc. and you'll be happy.",4
"Motorola Battery

The battery doesn't work nor fit properly in the phone, therefor I am unable to use it at all.",0
"Failed

Failed after one week - phone gives ""Inproper Battery message"" and will not work with this battery.",0
"Not a good buy!

only reason i gave 3 stars was because the phone feels cheap.The phone is exactly the way it was described, but coming from Nokia and at that price i expected something more ""solid"". Though, the phone does work and does all it says it can do. the cheap platic feeel is what i dont like. About the phone being""unbreakable"" i doubt it. The sim card cover almost broke when i was trying to open it. If you dont mind the cheap feel, go for it. It works.16/11/08I am adding this review after using the phone for about 5 months.1. The battery is a washout. I have had to replace the battery since the one that came with the phone stopped working about month ago.2. The screen goes off by itself even with a fully charged battery.3. Some of the buttons choose when they want to work and when they do not choose to, they do not workConclusion: This phone is an imitation of Nokia. I cannot believe Nokia will allow such poor workmanship in their phones. i have two other Nokia phones which i have been using for years without problems. My candid advice: Avoid this phone!",2
"Great Cell phone; UNIQUE, LIGHT, MULTI-PURPOSE

Trying to find great CAMERA PHONE that's unbreakable:) but LIGHT and TINYTHIS PHONE COMES w/ additional unexpected features: MP3, VIDEO recorder:) NICE...YEAH, Nokia is always the BEST.",4
"doesn't work

It doesn't work in my moto Q, because its not a moto Q charger, i did some digging and its actually for another type of phone. it plugs into the phone, it fits, its the same shape, it just doesn't charge. as you may see, im slightly upset, but it was like $3 so im not losing any sleep",0
"phone charger

Needed an extra charger for a motorola phone. This was the right price and exactly what i needed. Best item low price.",3
"sexy sandal

This decorative charm for cell phones is cute and makes a nice fashion statement",3
"Not Compatible!

Jabra admits the BT800 is NOT compatible with Treo650. Some features work, some don't. It is not possible to place an outgoing call using headset. Check Treo website or consult someone who knows before buying a Bluetooth headset for your Treo.",0
"Just too heavy

I picked up the bt800 locally but returned it after a week - it's just too heavy. After about 10-15 minutes of it hanging on my ear, I had to take it off - there is a painful pressure caused by the hook that fits behind the ear. It turns out every single 0.1 oz really does matter.Because it doesn't easily slip out of the pouch and onto your ear, you really need to be wearing the headset to answer calls with it.I am a big guy, which you could take two different ways - my ear is too big (but I thought it fit fine) which made it painful, or the weight would have been even worse for somebody smaller (though I didn't check).Separately, the arm that keeps the headset attached to your ear seems to be a friction side affair, and I don't know how well that would last in day to day use.The caller-id display is nifty, but has a number of drawbacks:- It does not display phonebook entries with my Nokia 6600 just the number, nor does it format the number in any way. So you get a result like: 6053452345 - in a display an inch long.- It's useless if you expect to keep it on your head all the time - you aren't going to pull it off, look at the display, put it back on, and press the answer button.I had assumed I would want a bluetooth headset with a display, but I now see it doesn't make sense - if I need call info, I can just pull my phone out of my pocket, press answer there, and skip fumbling with the headset at all. I expect headsets without a display will be lighter, which was such a dealbreaker for me.ON THE GOOD SIDE:- The audio features are pretty nice. Distinctive / custom caller rings are played on the headset (cool). You can use it as an audio device on your computer (very cool).- At my parent's house, my phone only works well on the second floor ((*&#$ t-mobile!) and I found I could leave my phone upstairs and get a good 10-20+ feet away from it with the headset. This is a feature common to all bluetooth headsets, though YRMV (your range may vary).",2
"Pretty Little Phone Charm

Another Cell phone Charm purchased. Another satisfied customer. I bought this charm with the intention of giving it as an Xmas gift to a family member. I like it so much, I'm keeping it for myself. Call me selfish, I just don't care. The chain it really well made and the Crystal mouse head is really pretty. Another good buy from Amazon.",4
"Scratched and cheap looking!!!!

I ordered this item based on customer's reviews. When I received it, it was scratched, the top piece doesn't fit securely and it was very cheap looking. I would not recommend this item to anyone.",0
"Protective Crystal Clear Snap-On Hard Case Cover with Removable Belt Clip

I bought this for my LG VX8600 cell phone. It works great and doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone.Like other people on here, I also would never use the belt clip. So, I took their suggestions and ripped off the button on the back....easy fix.",3
"FANTABULOUS!!

It really protects the phone nicely and isnt near as bulky as most leather cases so it fits into your pocket fine! I just cut off the piece that you can use to attach the case to the waist clip because i dont use the waist clip and it doesnt even feel like it has a case on it.",4
"protective case for lg 8600

nice hard plastic. only downfall is that a wont use the belt clip, so i had to rip off the button on the back....no big deal",3
"NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS INTENDING TO PORT AN EXISTING PHONE NUMBER

This is not a review of the product or service, but a heads up to those with a current phone service other than AT&T who are planning to port their existing phone number to their new AT&T plan. Despite the helpful link just below the product price offering advice on how to port an existing number to the new AT&T plan (suggesting that your phone and account arrive without a number attached), when Amazon gets around to shipping the phone (it inexplicably took three long weeks for my order), the new AT&T account has already been activated with a new phone number. While AT&T is ultimately willing to drop the new number and port your existing number to the new account, it took me about 15 minutes of ranting and raving to receive this concession. Since Amazon does not make this clear anywhere in their product description or during checkout, please be aware of this.",3
"Not enough information!

I think this is what I'm looking for, but how can I tell, since you provide so little information about it. What are its dimensions (height, width, thickness)? Can it be worn on a belt, using the top of the flap shown in the photo?",2
"Did not meet my dimensions

I picked purchased one of these to hold flyers. According to the specs of the flyers should have fit but they did not at all. Very disappointed. In terms of quality, the product came in great condition with nice smooth leather. The smooth slippery type, not the gripping type.",1
"Wrong cable

The Panasonic FZ30 uses an older mini-USB cable for photo downloading and AV playback. This cable, aside from being a standard Walmart item, won't work.",0
"Fat-fingered friends, rejoice!

A lifesaver for people whose stumpy fingers can't hit the tiny on-screen keys, or if your phone doesn't respond when you mash your fingers on its screen because your hands are too cold (so, clumsy zombies who need to text.) Works great and comes with a handy doo-dad to keep it attached to your phone. I only wish the string was a bit longer so I could leave it plugged in to the headphone jack while I poke at the screen.",3
"Jabra Bluetooth Mono Headset

The only downfall of this product is that Jabra did not consider people with smaller ears - earpiece does not fit comfortably in my ear and pops out frequently. Otherwise, the product was engineered great in terms of sound being very very clear for both calls and music.",3
"jabra bt 8010

It is cool gadgetit is a very good in all aspects except twou cannot hear well at bed because they are bigger in size and u cant turn your head sideways on the bed.the second one is you have to be good at adjusting the shape of ear clips to be complete free of the discomfort in using for more that 3-4hrs",3
"good bluetooth.

I wasn't actually able to use it for my radio-cell phone, but bluetooth had good reception.",3
"nice design

my only issue with the product is that i have had multiple issues when using it with my treo 700p. i feel the problem lies with the treo so i would not hesitate to purchase this if using it with some other brand.",4
"Materially Different

I purchased this item on the idea that it comes with the main piece and the right side. I trusted that idea because this seller said that in the item name ""Jabra bt8010 WITH ATTACHABLE SPEAKER. what does this mean to me and you. It means that i should see the bt8010 main piece and ATTACHABLE SPEACKER with everything else. I didnt see the speaker and sent it back. It means to you that you should not trust this seller unless you want to give him a chance. All i know is if you say im getting three items and i only get two, i dont care how cheap it is or how good the two items that i got are, i paid for three items and if i or you dont get them then sent it back and dont expect to have to pay the shipping back. Its the sellers misadvertisement therefore he/she pays for the shipping back. RIGHT.",0
"Wrong Item Shipped

The wrong item was shipped. I received a motorola cell phone battery. They have credited my CC and I have shipped the item back.",0
"Item pictured sent, not the item described.

The Jabra BT8010 Bluetooth Mono/Stereo Headset with attachable speaker did not ship, but instead, a Motorola Rocker BT50 cell phone battery was shipped. Ambient Weather has not been responsive to my request for a return label, and I will be forced to follow the Amazon steps to contest this charge or to deny charges on my credit card. It's hard to review the item if the vendor fails to ship it to their customer.Today, everyone responded, and Amazon indicates that they have refunded the total amount, and Ambient Weather has followed up with the return label. Unfortunately, nobody really seems to be selling this product, so I won't be able to try them through Amazon at this time.",0
"Incorrect Product

The Jabra BT8010 Bluetooth Mono/Stereo Headset with attachable speaker did not ship, but instead, a Motorola Rocker BT50 cell phone battery was shipped. Ambient Weather has sent a return label and I have returned the battery for a refund. The product desciption is incorrect for this page and the picture of the battery is what is for sale. I don't know why Amazon has not corrected this error. I have wasted a week getting the wrong product and had to buy the BT8010 from someone else.",0
"bad

many scratch...and mono unit...... <=== important..I don't find to explain that mono unit...",0
"Great Headset for Windows Mobile Devices

While not perfect, I really like BT8010 for a number of reasons and would highly recommend it (especially for Windows Mobile users because it provides the proper loud volume, can stream audio/music from your phone, and can be charged with the same usb cable as your typical phone)Pros:-loudest volume of any Bluetooth devices I tried-good battery life-standard mini-usb charger-good voice pickup except in very noisy/windy environments-excellent stereo quality for small package and works with a single ear too-good display showing battery level, incoming call numbers and much more-excellent simple to use device controls-comfortableCons:-ear hook is not very secure and can easily separate from the device-stereo cord to the second device is on a shorter side-windows mobile intermittently switches to silent after disconnecting your device (not sure whether it is a fault of this device on Windows Mobile 6.1)My previous headset was Plantronics Voyager 520, and, while it had very good microphone and very clear speaker quality, it was unusable in the car with HTC Touch Windows Mobile device since the volume was too low. I tried a number of other devices with my phone - Jabra BT8040, Motorola H350 - they all sounded too tinny. Based on what I could see on the internet that is just a common low volume problem with many Windows Mobile phones. I paired those headsets with other phones and they had proper sound levels.Seems to keep the connection with the phone really well - definitely greater distance than 520.BT8010 works really well in dual mode - allows for listening to audio from your PC or Phone via A2DP stereo profile and pausing when a call comes in. The battery seems to last the advertised amount of time. The display is great - battery meter, volume level, connection info, your contacts, calls.My main complaint is probably the flimsy ear hook. I already lost 1 of them and had to order a replacement batch (wasn't expensive but still annoying).Overall, multitude of controls and features, good conversation clarity and high volume outweigh few shortcomings of the device.",3
"excellent buy!!!

bought this item for my unlocked palm treo 750. Works awesome! Convenient wheel for adjusting volume. one button on side for answering calls and hanging up. Highly recommend. This would easily cost double at a local store. volume increase gets HIGH. no digging into your ear. Very happy with this item. check it out.",4
"Amazing Headset, Deal and Seller

I bought this product from this Seller (Shop Cell) and I am very satisfied for the whole process, First the shipment was so fast, I've received the Package brand new with all contents (also the attachable speaker). The headset sound quality is so good, have lots of features (Vibration, LCD, Caller ID, MultiPoint pairing) It is a great headset for this price. I am very happy with my new headset and I recommend it for all of you. (I would give more than 5 stars if it is available).",4
"Awsome Deal

BT8010 Bluetooth Mono/Stereo Headset with Attachable SpeakerThis was a great deal, for Bluetooth has a great sound. A little uncomfortable at first, but figured how to adjust and now can not tell they are there. Only thing i wish is to have the earphone go in the ear a little more. If it did i would have given it a 5 but cant have it all.",3
"Ouch

This is just is too hard to fit to my ear and is very heavy on the controller side (which also holds the battery). To get the controller so that it doesn't just fall off my ear if I tip my head 5 degrees the loop has to be digging into the back of my ear. Which I can stand for about 15 minutes and the pain lingers for hours. With the ear loop in this position I have to aim the tip of the mic end toward my eye to get the speaker over my ear so I can hear it. So if I am walking the weight of the tip makes it rotate downward and eventually it drops off my ear. Finally the overall weight gives me a dumbo ear. I have spent two weeks trying to adjust the ear loop to the point it is now broken.I have a W760i Walkman phone, it linked easily and the stereo funtioned but doesn't have many features that interact with the phone.Obviously for me it is just not functional so reporting on anything else is impossible.I will probably try a pendant next as the concept of an on the ear stereo controller is dead for me.",0
"Excellent Device

This device has been a great addition to my LG Vu from AT&T! I use it daily at the gym. It is great to free myself from a dangling cord that likes to get caught on all sorts of things when I work out. I scoured websites to find that there aren't too many bluetooth headsets that also function for voice calls. This is very versitile. If I just need a mono voice headset I can disconnect the second speaker and have a typical bluetooth headset. The device also switches between listening to music to taking a voicecall with only one tap to answer the new call coming in and one tap to disconnect and resume listening to music. If there is anything negative to report about this device it would be that the cord that wraps around the back of your neck sometimes gets caught on your skin pulling the speaker on your ear. Just a flick to get it free again typically cures the problem.",4
"Good features and quality - bad design

BT8010 has most of the features you can wish bluetooth stereo headset would have. One of the feature I love and not much advertised is to ability to update headset firmware. BTW, none of the current stereo bluetooth headsets have that feature. Nevertheless, poor and bulky headset design makes it almost impossible to use. I give it two stars only to consider its features. Otherwise it is one of the most inconvenient headsets I ever used.",1
"Pretty Good Headset

I have this headset, and I feel like it's a pretty good device. I've had it for a while and still haven't used the stereo speaker setup. The headset connects well with my Lg Vx8700 and Blackberry 8830. The earhooks can be adjusted to fit any ear and is required for use. They don't last very long before breakage, so I would recommend ordering more from the Jabra website ($7 for 5). Overall, a good device.",3
"Big bang for the buck...great for phone calls too.* see comment after 1year

Took me a bit to figure out my phone was the sound quality issue. Got that squared and WOW! I really doubted the raves on the sound, but it's good.I have used a few earpieces for work without much sucess on the reciever's end (crackling and can't hear me well) and have found nobody has an issue now.Ear hook could be better as it does come apart on occasion, however, the thiness of them is a bit more comfortable than the thick ones. I have not found a really comfortable one, that works. This one is the better of all the one's I've tried. I find I can pull them away from my ear a bit for comfort and still get good sound. Stays on no matter what I'm doing.What's even better is wearing both for phone calls. I don't find myself yelling at clients in the car through a one-piece and since it's not an in-ear you can still hear plenty around you.Battery life is awesome. Have not had it run out all day listening to tunes and taking calls. My phone dies quicker. Easy to switch back and forth and it does it automatically when taking calls and hanging up.Lastly, the on/off switch is real convenient for disconnecting and it syncs up much faster than any other. I hate holding the button down to turn off and on with other ear pieces and waiting for disconnect/reconnect.If you are looking for a quality handsfree, but want the music too, this is the one. It costs much less than a lot of others claiming great quality, unless you buy it in the store.* Following up about ear hook...do not bend to adjust for comfort, will eventually break after a few months if you do and is hard to find a replacement for less than $10. I had to go to ebay to find as it out of stock or not available at most online cell assessory sites, including Jabra itself. Have found the connection to be annoying to the stereo unit. Would prefer a headset type after I've used it for some time now.** Futher followup: Replacement earpieces did not last more than a couple of months. Finally had to chuck the whole thing and go to something else. Trying the ICON for phone calls (fair) and went to the Nokia BH-505 Bluetooth Stereo Headset for stereo music (awesome!)",2
"ALMOST PERFECT ! ! !

The Jabra BT8010 is near perfection except for the ear piece that fits into the ear which is TOO LARGE to achieve a comfortable secure fit that doesn't fall out when actively moving about ! ! !",3
"Best bluetooth out there!

I have had this bluetooth for about 19-20 months and love it! I've used it with a Motorala Razor, LG Shine & my Blackberry -- it works great! I bought this for my sister, who has a hard time hearing on her cell phone and every bluetooth she's tried, and she absolutely LOVES this bluetooth.I will be buying another one - as a back up since I don't want to be without this device!I'm on my third ear piece (the rubber gives out - but I just started using the third one within the last month, so for 19-20 months of owning the device that I use daily isn't so bad.)",4
"Great Stereo Sound

This is by far the best stereo sound I've heard from a cell phone. I have bought several Bluetooth headsets and this one is the BEST. I like how you can adjust the fit of the ear piece to fit your ear. and the sound quality is as good or better than an IPod. This was a Great buy.",4
"very satisfied

longest battery life and fewest complaints about reception. I am a fishing guide and no other bluetooth has come close",4
"Sweet music to my ears

I just this pair and I couldn't rave more. The OLED display looks great and the sound quality is superb. It fits well in the ear canal and it is light (yet it is somewhat of a larger bluetooth). I like the ability to use the stereo headset but alas my blackberry pearl will not allow me to send to the headset. No worries, I plan to upgrade the phone in 2 months anyways.Stylish, sounds great and can be worn for long periods of time (added feature.. added speaker!). What else could you ask for!P.S. This is my 3rd BT headset in 2 months... so I would say I am very picky!",4
"Great Bluetooth Great Wireless headset

No one ever knows I even have my bluetooth on, to be honest I expected like my motorolla before a few complaints but this one has really proven itself. The attachment for wireless stereo headset is great...its a little more bulky then some but has great sound and the battery life is even better. I highly reccomend this. For the price this product is everything it should be and more.",4
"BEST BLUETOOTH EVER!!!

I have owned several diffent bluetooths and this one is the best. The fit is comfortable and the different features are wonderful. I never knew that a bluetooth could do so much. I have recommended this bluetooth to my friends and family and everyone has purchased one.",4
"I love it.

It's quirky but does its job well. You can pair 2 devices, but really only control the main one. I have my LG Chocolate as the main device and my laptop as my secondary, allowing me to stream MP3's from both. I can finally use my phone while its charging in the car! The sound is better than expected in stereo mode.",3
"Only two devices???

Don't get me wrong. I love this thing. Sound coming in and going out are just great. I've had trouble with other headsets for phone calls. Either I couldn't hear them or they couldn't hear me or both. So far, no sound problems with the BT8010.My complaint is with it's inability to be paired with more than two devices. Initially, when I read the instructions I thought it meant that it couldn't be functioning with more than two at a time, which makes sense. Nope. When I tried pairing a third device, It dropped one of my other ones. Even the Bluetooth adapter I got for my iPod can handle up to 8. Looks like I have to pair and re-pair devices on this thing depending on what I'm doing. Lame.As a sidenote, I have to continually switch the 'default' sound device when using this headset with my laptop. It'd be nice if you could set preferences between all the apps on the laptop that'll use the headset and have it switch from the on-board speakers to the headset when connected. It doesn't do that. Not the fault of the BT8010 I know, but just thought I'd vent for an extra moment.Maybe Bluetooth just isn't where I had hoped it was. Still, all and all, a great product.",3
"Love them! Great sound for stereo! Very discreet!

I tried the Plantronics version of the stereo headset first, but it was way too ""tin-ny"" sounding. I am very pleased with the sound for playback from these. At times, during phone calls while driving in the car (and with only the main earpiece in place) the sound could be louder -- but not sure if that's the cell phone connection quality or the earpiece. Very discreet to be able to listen to streaming audio or music with single earpiece in place while still working away at desk. I have recommeneded this product to others, and would buy it again myself.",3
"Great Improvement over the BT800

I love this headset, it has exceeded my expectations, but I didn't get it for music, in fact, I have yet to use the stereo set. I previously had the BT800 and liked it but thought it was bulky and didn't pair well. The BT8010 looks great, the lcd screen doesn't look like an LCD screen (it looks like just black plastic). The voice quality is excellent, no one knows I'm on it. It pairs 100 times better than my first Jabra (BT800) and it pairs instantly no problems with my LG enV 9900. I have tried a couple of other bluetooth brands, including the highly rated plantronics sets, but this is much better. The Digital Signal Processing technology works very well, a must have on blue tooh. The range (headset from phone) is unbelievable, far beyond the 33 feet advertised. I don't get signal in my office and put the phone in the window and use the headset in my office nextdoor, it has also worked when I've left the phone in the car in the garage and it works in the house.The only cons I can think of are as follows:1. If you wear it for a long time (car trip) it is uncomfortable but just fine for 30-40 minutes or less (my usual use).2. Can't read the LCD in direct sun, but small price to pay for the sleek hidden LCD look.3. One button call answer/hang up. I know most of the small units are going to this but I miss the two button function. I haven't figured out how to reject a call from the headset, I have to let it ring if I don't want to answer it.OVERALL - There are few to no cons with lots of positives. If you liked the BT800, you'll love this one.",4
"Good Sound, Terrible Ear Hook System

The sound is good. The pairing is good. I paired it with my phone and desktop. The music/phone controls are good.What's terrible is the ear hook system. The shaft of the ear hook is square shaped at the point where it slides into a square shaped hole attached to the ear piece. The square shaped hole is made of some sort of firm rubber or plastic material. Because of the square shape, the ear hook is able to twist in 90 degree positions. This makes it easy to put the ear piece on and off. The problem is that after enough twisting, the hole in which the ear hook fits into starts to expand. Because the hole is a little bigger, the hook doesn't say tight into it and has a tendency to fall out. I had one fall out as I was out and about and I didn't realize it slipped out and had dropped on the ground. I had to purchase additional ear hooks. Also, because ear hooks no longer fit tight into the hole and because the ear piece has some weight to it, the ear piece tends to rotate out of my ear. When I'm active, I'm constantly pushing the ear piece back into my ear. The last issue is if you accidentally get any kind of oil or slippery stuff in the hole or on the hook, things just won't stay. It has to be thoroughly cleaned, which is kind of difficult because the hole is only 1 or 2 mm large, way too small for a q-tip.",1
"ictheway2kemet

This is the best bluetooth i have ever owned, i don't think it will ever be TOP.",4
"One of the better stereo bluetooth headsets

I have had 3 pairs of this headset. I lost one, bought one for my wife, and bought myself a replacement. As a mono bluetooth it works great, although a bit on the heavy side. As a stereo bluetooth I love it. I love not having a wire connecting to my phone when I am working out. I don't know how many times I unplugged or ripped my phone out of my pocket when the wired headset cable got snagged on something. This is just so much more convenient. Some complain that the sound it not as good, but I find it more than adequate for working out. When you buy a stereo bluetooth you are not looking for concert sound as much as you are looking for the safety and convenience of not having connecting wires hanging out of your ears. My only complaint is the ear look is of very poor design. I have had to call Jabra several times to order replacements because the bendable wire section breaks from the hard plastic part that goes into the ear piece. It got to the point that Jabra would just send me 3 complimentary ear loops at no charge.",3
"Great product!

I love this bluetooth system for three reasons.1) It can be easily switched to right or left ear, whereas I've seen other ear pieces that only work on one ear, or are difficult to change ears. This switches ears with an extremely easy adjustment.2) I love that it's the only headset that can mono or stereo depending on whether you attach the 2nd ear piece or not. ALl the other stereo headsets are always dual earpieces.3) I love that you can connect this to two devices. I have it connected to my iPod and my Motorola ZN5 and it works for the most part automatically depending on which device you're using.The sound quality is good and people I've spoken to say they can head me well with it too.Negatives:1) When connecting to my two devices, I very often had to reset the headset to get it to connect to my phone after I had used it on my iPod. Eventually I realized that it just works better when it's connected to just one device.2) The plastic piece that wraps behind the ear falls out of it's connecting hole very very easily. It's not hard to put it back in, but I wish it was planted in there better.Overall I love this bluetooth. I've bought 3 sets of them because they're out of production and I wanted to have some spares. My brother saw me use it and bought one for his iPhone too, and he likes it as well.",4
"dissapointed

at 1st this worked very well with my 2nd gen. iTouch. now i can't use it at all because it jumps and cuts out.",1
"Good in theory, poor design execution ruins it

This is a great idea but is lacking significantly. The biggest problem is the ear hook - it just does not stay in place. After just two weeks of intemittant use the ear hook does not stay in place where it slips into the headset - it is hard to keep it adjusted and I have had the headset just fall off (leaving the earhook on my ear) and this is while just driving in the car- I would hate to see what happened if I were walking or moving around. Also the sound quality is not the best but is about what I expected from this ear bud style.",0
"Exceptional performance expectations!

Have had this item for little over a year. I did my research (extensively) prior to purchase and determined that there was no other (at that time) that could match my needs and wants. Thus far, I haven't hit or heard upon any device in comparison to match it's capabilities.YES - it would be 'cool' if it did have a 'rewind' feature, I'm not all that picky about it; I can do the rewind on the unit (phone)that I'm utilizing.Yes - I do prefer the classic Jabra 'behind the ear' unit and controls mount, but I am human and am thus empowered to adapt and / or adjust. The day they suit one of those units with the power and capabilities of this one (BT8010), don't be surprised to see me within the first day of buyers. The behind the ear mount was much less conspicuous, contoured the ear better for fit and adjustment, and did not smash or crack someone in the face on a greeting / hug. The ear hook, while meaningful in idea and design (you can adjust/mold it to grip your ear), doesn't actually measure up to the over-the-ear behind-the-ear mount for actual device security.The unit outperforms to-date, given my specific needs and wants, all other BT headsets out there. I want the music streaming and stereo capabilities. I need the noice cancellation and clarifying mechanisms along with the multi-device options. I NEED a device that can be comprehensively adaptable as well as auto-dynamic to meeting a very intense life-style and is varying activities. The Jabra BT8010 meets the needs as well as the wants.In conclusion, given a world of imperfect humans limited to designing imperfect things, this is the BT headset that flows with me in the practical ways that I both need and want it to ... for the moment.",4
"Great Bluetooth

I have had this earpiece for about two months and I absolutely love it. The ability to listen to music in stereo sound is AWESOME. I take it with me to the gym and rock out as I work out. I have a BlackBerry Storm and it works great with it. I love the fact that you can control the volume and fast forward to the next track.The call and sound quality are great as well. Even with one earpiece on the sound is clear.It is a rather big headset and people will sometimes do a double-take to see what I have on. Some other reviews have stated that it is a little uncomfortable on smaller ears and I think I can see it being true because of the size of the earpieces. However, I would say it isn't that much different than other headsets.",4
"BT8010 BlueTooth Stereo Headset

The Jabra BT8010 is a nice and innovative product. It's the Bluetooth headset of choice if you want the option of listening to music in stereo from your cell phone and you aren't interested in making a fashion statement. It has functionality that isn't in any other Bluetooth head set.It's not perfect though.The sound is good for both music and voice. It isn't as good as the ""ear muff"" types I've used but better than other convertible types. The jog dial volume control is much better than the push button of other headsets.The controls are easy to use and intuitive once you get familiar with them. When listening to music you can skip forward but not jump back.I like the hard switch to turn the device on or off.The innovative features really sets this headset apart from the rest. The display clearly provides status information and the caller ID lets you know who's calling. Of course you need to remove it from your ear to read the display. The call list allows you to dial the number of up to 15 recent calls. The built in 30 entry phone book is quite handy.The battery life is pretty much as advertised, which is good.There are a couple of things that keep me from giving it 5 stars.The minor things, it don't look stylish at all and you can't jump backwards to previous songs. The major issue is the built in equalizer simply does not work at any setting other than neutral.",3
"Love it

I took one star off because the piece that hooks over your ear keeps falling off. That has been my only complaint with it thus far. I only use to buy motorola bt but not any more this ear piece is great.",3
"Great Earpiece, Stereo Feature Just Doesn't Work With Treo 755p

This is a great earpiece for speaking on the phone. The noise cancellation and microphone are amazing. It will pick up a whisper clearly. Wind noise is not a problem either. However, my Palm Treo 755p does not support bluetooth music playing, so I can't use the stereo function without buying an adapter for the phone. Only complaint is that the over-ear hook can get a little loose at times, allowing the earpiece itself to jiggle and move away from the ear.",3
"Bang-On Sound Accessory

Flexible, convenient, high quality. It is hard to fault this product.It is a fine mono Bluetooth headset. It handles commands well.(Voice Command, Last Call, pick up/hang up, Hold/Swap, etc.)Add the small ""other ear"" extension speaker and it becomes astereo wireless headset capable of limited commands to yourMP3 or other music player (subject to that application's capability.)If you receive a call while listening to music, the BT8010 pausesthe playback and answers the call. Once you hang up, it resumesthe music (again subject to the limitations/capability of the musicplayer application.) As a useful bonus, even when being used as aphone ear piece alone, the second ear accessory speaker works andmakes a load of difference in high noise environments.What dings? very few indeed. If worn for extended periods, it maycause the sore-ear discomfort many Bluetooth ear pieces incur.I had to experiment a it to discover the right fit to make themcomfortable in the long term,. For me, the secret was to wear it(or them) fairly loose and bend the over-ear clip away from the spotswhere soreness had appeared. Since the ear clips are very flexible andeasy to adjust, this has solved the ""problem"" for me (your ears may differ.)I have no problem recommending this Bluetooth set. It has featuresI will probably never use (onboard phone roster?!) but it has thecombination of features and convenience to make it pretty well unique now.",4
"sound is great but it keeps falling apart

As the title says. The reception of the product is great but the earloop keeps falling off. You can not wear it comfortablly while wearing sunshades.",1
"earphone

This makes my ear hurt if i wear it very long. The sound is good but i can only wear it for short periods",2
"Hit and Miss

I have had both sides of the coin with this product. The first one I bought worked great! The sound was as you would expect from a solid BT single earpiece in this price range. With the added stereo functionality it made for a good deal. The stereo wasn't perfect but the first pair I bought was when it first came out. At the time the sound was great and the product was solid. Which is likely why someone stole it when they broke into my car. So I bought another one assuming that the product would be the same or at least functional when compared to modern offerings. Unfortunately, the second one does not have the same level of quality or fidelity in single or stereo mode. The stereo is so bad as to be unbearable. The single earpiece is serviceable and works with my iPhone 4. I've been in high tech manufacturing for many years. From my experience it seems like Jabra either switched manufacturers or modified the design to make it more affordable to manufacture (in laymans terms). The sound is really ""tinny"" and sharp and there is a lot of static in stereo mode. In single mode I get echo on every call I make whereas with the first unit I purchased there was almost none. That has been my experience. Hope it helps.",2
"Blue tooth

I have tried them all as far as bluetooth stereo head sets and by far this is the best I have had it for 2 years now and the others all broke within the 1st month or 2.",4
"Works with IPod, IPod Touch and Sansa Fuse

This is my second Jabra BT8010 because I continually had to re-charge my first to continue listening to audio books. Acceptable battery life but it is the weak link in the chain of device and bluetooth adapter. I love it because it is exactly the right solution. I only use the headset for audio books and rarely music but it is wonderful to be wirelessly connected. It requires an adaptor for the original iPod and the Sansa to accommodate the bluetooth but worth it to not have wires tangling or advertising you are listening.I use a Jawbone for phone so am accused of being a dual cybord with a headset on each ear but I love the ability to listen to audio books while safely keeping an eye on my surroundings if out and about while walking the dogs or shopping and also while cleaning the house, fixing dinner, working in the garden, driving, or pursuing hobbies of spinning and weaving. So many books to hear, so little time!I've had the first for almost 2 years and not had any problems with it. I do not need or use the stereo headset and would have liked the option to purchase just the mono headset. Highly recommend because it is one of the few, if not only solutions that lets me use bluetooth with both the Sansa and iPod for audio books in both formats.",3
"2 cellphones at the same time

Hi,i just write this review to let you know that, the bt8010 is capable of sincronizing with 2 devices at the same time, in my case i got to cellphone(1 for work, 1 personal). since i got it i can drive my car without problems.regards",4
"Love It

Works great with both my phone and my mp3 player. Can be a little too big for my ear but I love it and it works great.",4
"Great works fine with my Treo 680

I just recieved my Jabra BT8010 here in South America a week ago. It is a wonderful little accesorie . I have a AudioGateway app software that I bought before for running with other BT headsets and did not performanced as my Jabra BT 8010, this is my best of 3 I already have. Everything works excellent. Volume, skipping tracks, stereo sound, 2 hours charging as said, I still have 3/4 charge left after 3 hours of use. Excellent product.",4
"I Like It.

I have had more than one, and the failures were my accidents.These are comfortable, and have quite good sound when stereoized,and are setup very easily. The controls are simple.I'm big on bluetooth, and this has been the best personal all-purpose listening device for me. ever.",4
"Worth the Wait

I have had three other bluetooth headsets as well as the wired headset that came with my Blackberry Curve 8310. This is the best one so far. Once I charged it up it synced with my Blackberry no problems. Using it in music mode is still new to me so I am not used to the controls yet but I've only had this for two days! Sound quality is as good or better than the wired headset with the additional advantage of not having something jammed into your ear. I don't know about anyone else but I have yet to find ""earbuds"" that fit well in my ear. With the outside the ear design these are very comfortable once you get the ear hooks adjusted properly. The only thing I don't care for is the cord to the stereo earpiece catches in my hair while moving around but that appears to be just me. Maybe it's time for a haircut. Anyway, if you're looking for a bluetooth headset that has stereo sound capability and don't like the in-the-ear designs this is what you want. I love mine!",4
"Jabra BT8010 - buyer beware

I purchased this from a vendor that had a miss leading title. Most of these are sold as a Mono unit. But lots of listing add the words Stereo or Dual. If you end up with a mono unit, it is pretty impossible to find the other add on stereo unit. Also Jabra quality is top notch but note this unit is BT8010 is an anker boat- big, and bulky. For 14-17 bucks the mono is kinda worth it, long as no ones see you. If you can get both unit, the true stereo for 20 bucks it is a steal. I didn't and vendor did really nothing. Would I do it again, no!",1
"Overall nice buy

Although the BT2010 is a stereo bluetooth capable of A2DP, the frequency response of the headset is not ideal for music listening. On the other hand, the call quality is excellent, providing clear communication on both sides. The fit of the ear pieces is a little awkward. Overall, the product was worth the small amount of money I paid for it though.",3
"Great price good sound not very comfortable

For the price is an amazing bluetooth headset, the sound is good but not excellent. The earpiece is very small for my big ears :-) and is not very comfortable.",2
"Excellent headset

This is second one of these I now use. I have one for work and one for home. I use it primarily connected to my Blackberry Bold and enjoy stereo Bluetooth music. The music is paused when I receive a call and then resumes when the call ends. I like that I don't have to use it with both earpieces, but I normally do. With the dual pairing I also have it paried with my work PC and use it for VOIP calls and music/podcasts. I have recommended this model to others without regret. The battery lasts 7 to 8 hours of nearly constant use. You will not regret purchasing one of these.",4
"The only one out there

The only blue tooth for cell phone that can also play music. Great sound. Less complaints during phone conversations then with many other bluetooths. The drawbacks: 1) hypersensitive to movement - often skips tracks unless stabilized for walking/rollerblading 2) Will freeze phone if turned off during conversations. The only way to avoid it is by turning the bluetooth off by using a phone menu. Still beats my motorola H710 anyday",3
"BT8010 Bluetooth Headset

The BT8010 Bluetooth sets up easily and works well with all the cell phones in my household, including the iPhone 3G (with 3.0 software). The fit and feel are preferred over the hardshell behind-the-neck types and the lanyard-held around-the-neck types for comfort and mobility. The headset has a strange, even a little weird, appearance, but if you can get past that and simply enjoy the sound and functionality, this is a great headset. It's also avaialable at a price far lower than most good quality bluetooth stereo headsets.",3
"Ok, but not for Mac/iPhone users

I purchased this Bluetooth headset as a replacement for a Motorola H700 that I had used for about 1.5 years before losing it =(Initially I was excited about the prospect of having a headset that could convert into bluetooth headphones. I used my other bluetooth all the time for work (to connect to my iPhone and my MacBook Pro) and having a stereo headset available for conference calls and product demonstrations would have been really nice. Anyhow, enough about me and my usage habits. Here's my review:3/5 stars.It's a solid product, but I experienced myriad problems trying to keep it connected to my MacBook Pro and my iPhone. Other users on Amazon have praised it's rock-solid connection, but I did not share their luck. While the pairing process itself was simple, it failed to stay connected to my MacBook for longer than 5 minutes (very annoying when you are trying to watch a product demo that is 30 minutes long and your headphones continuously cut out). I had slightly better luck with the iPhone. It would stay connected for up to 30-40 minutes (a MUST for long conference calls), but it was totally unreliable after 40 minutes (I had it drop out on two different hour long+ calls last week).Connectivity issues aside, it's a real solid performer. The call quality was excellent when connected. I was told that my voice was noticeably better (than my old Motorola bluetooth). Likewise, when I could get the headset to stay connected to my MacBook Pro, the stereo audio was more than acceptable for a bluetooth connection. It even had more base than I was expecting.Battery life is also quite good. I was using it nearly 3 hours a day between calls and computer usage and I only found myself charging it every 3-4 days.Another nice feature is the screen. I know it seems silly to have a screen on something that is attached to your head most of the time you are using it, but I really underestimated the utility. I actually stopped carrying my phone around the office and just took the headset. I could see caller ID, check bluetooth battery life, and even dial from the (small, but amazing for a bluetooth headset) internal phonebook.The one serious issue besides the connectivity that I had with it was how it sat on my ear. It takes a while to figure out how to put it on (HINT: when you put it on, swivel the ear hook towards the front end of the ear piece, put it next to your ear, and swivel the hook back over your ear like you're locking handcuffs). It's important to note that you shouldn't try to fit the little speaker unit inside your ear (even though it TOTALLY seems like it should go in). If you follow my hint above to put it on, the speaker will just sit outside your ear comfortably. If you try to fit it inside your ear, there is a little nub that will poke the inside of your ear and begin to hurt after just 1-2 minutes of use!!!All told, this is a great headset if you can get it to connect. As Mac/iPhone user, I had a helluva time. I'll still use it as a back up. I mean, c'mon, $20 for a stereo bluetooth headset? That's just a crazy good deal. But I will be getting another headset that is more reliable.As a side note, I never once in the entire 1.5 years of using it, lost connection with my Motorola H700 (for any reason other than the battery dying while it was on). In the week that I've had the Jabra BT8010, I've lost connection 23 times (that I remembered to count).I recommend this as a buy to any PC/non-iPhone user (or any Mac/iPhone user who is a glutton for punishment).One more thing. [..] shipped my order lightning quick. It only took 4 days via USPS from when I placed the order until I received it!",2
"Geat Device and is almost perfect

With the Iphone now able to use Stereo Bluetooth (a2dp), I did my research and found this item which I had seen when it first came out. Of course now it has come down in price drastically and became too good of a purchase to pass on.The order arrived early and my only complaint with the seller is that they repackaged the headset.This device works great as a hands free driving device and if you want to listen to music you just attach the external ear speaker. Because it can be use both ways is one of the reasons why I bought it.The fit can be a problem if you do not like the hook over your ears and you may have to spend some time adjusting the device each time you put it on so that it is at least tolerable if not comfortable. This goes for the main unit and the external ear speaker. Do not be afraid to try each unit on your other ear as it may give a more comfortable fit.The sound is good and will keep you entertained but if you are a an audiophile use a good wired headset. While the sound is good it is at times tinny and missing the base. Considering though this is a device you wear out on the street, the background noise is probably ruining your perception of the sound anyway.This is a great device and considering how much it costs is a great value. If you do not mind a loop over the ear then this is the device for you.",3
"Works well w/Treo 700p & my laptop even when running!

I bought the Treo 700p to help eliminate a few gadgets so now I have my palm, MP3 and telephone all in one unit which is handy for my morning runs too. The only thing I didn't like was having the wired headset even though the cord was long enough I kept jerking the cord during my runs pulling the ear buds out. I needed a different solution and figured bluetooth headsets were they way but I did not want to lose stereo capabilities. Enter the BT8010.First off, the BT8010 can be used as a one-ear mono headset like all the other BT headsets. This is great because I can still use the headset when driving. Unlike some of the other stereo headsets such as the Plantronics you can't wear them when driving.Then, when I need stereo for running, I just plug in the left ear unit into the mono headset. So there is a wire but it is only behind my head connecting the left & right parts of the headset.The headset grips the ear really well so even during a run the headset stays in place. This was what I was hoping would happen so I was very happy with the results. And the speaker that fits into the ear is comfortable (for my ear at least).Pairing the headset to the 700p was not difficult. In order to get stereo out of the 700p one has to download the Softick Audio Gateway which supports A2DP streaming to BT headsets. That's just because the Treo 700p doesn't support A2DP over BT natively.Paring the headset to my Thinkpad running Windows XP Professional was painless and quick. Now when I'm working I can stream music to my headset from the laptop and when a call comes in on the 700p it pauses the music and switches to the phone! When I hang up on the call the headset returns to the laptop, un-pauses the music and I'm back to listening to music. While I know most BT headsets can do this I was amazed the first time it happened.The battery life seems to be very good for my usage (40+ minute run listening to stereo plus about an hour of talk time a day). The mono headset charges via the USB port which I connect directly to my laptop. Jabra supply a power brick for charging from a wall outlet but I don't see myself ever using it.The stereo left ear piece doesn't need charging as it picks up electricity from the mono headset via the wire.The mono headset also has volume control on it (the round silver thingy) which is nice, again for running, not having to mess with the phone to adjust the volume.I haven't had any complaints about the sound of my voice when talking on the phone.I tried to see out how far I could go from the devices and it was different for each one. With the Treo 700p I could only go about 5-10 feet and I could hear crackling. I could go about 20 feet from the laptop. I was hoping to be able to go further but I guess that is just the characteristics of low powered BT.I've also tried the mono headset out in the Toyota and could hear clearly even with the noise around me. Now I am truly wireless in all possible ways.",4
"Amazing A2DP Bluetooth Headset

if you're reading this, you've obviously done your homewook! You've found the best bang for the buck, bar none!! This is by far the best bluetooth headset I've ever owned! A2DP is what drew me in (the ability to stream music from phone), but other features blew me away. OLED Display with Battery life indicator, no more guessing how much longer you can go on a charge, not to mention telling you ""Charge Complete""! Display also gives the options for a Call List, PHONE BOOK, and Settings.... in which are Vibrate Alert (yes, this thing can vibrate on an incoming call!), Display (which encompases Caller ID, ""Quiet"" Mode, and Brightness Controll), ""Wearing"" (which lets you chose which side the headset can be read from -right or left ear wearing), Language, Equalizer (Neutral, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical), Paired Devices, Factory Reset, and About (which lets you see the firmware you currently have). Yes, this thing is so detailed, you can upgrade firmware!! Download the ""BT8010 Controll Center"" to create and manage your phonebook, install a new language, and upgrade firmware. I'm not sure how this gets any less than a 3 rating as it does FAR MORE than any other bluetooth headset I've had, and only a fraction of the price! If you can find it, there is also a stereo unit (a mini of this one) that can be hooked on via micro-usb connection in back to have stereo on music AND CALLS! Three microphones insure great call quality. -I stood in a server room (10+ PC's running, loud, and the other party couldn't hear anything but me! I have talked to Jabra Customer Support as they are upgrading their site and CS has been amazing to boot!! I bought one and loved it, so I recently bought 4 more... one for brother, 3 for co-workers! Even if you use this for strictly hands-free talking, the quality is amazing! GET THIS!!!OEM Package includes: BT8010 mono unit, AC Charger, USB Cable",4
"Almost Not Quite

I have had many bluetooth ""headsets"" in my day. And I have to admit I'm the most dissapointed with this one. Though it is the highest rated stereo bluetooth headsets on most sites there has to be better than this available. I'm not upset I'm more dissapointed and frustrated. I will list the positives first since it won't take me as long to list.Positives:1. The very first thing I noticed about this set is that it played 3 - 4 times louder than any of my previous bluetooth headsets. I want to stress headsets here meaning: devices capable of outputting stereo sound via bluetooth via two earpieces.Now that that is done let's go into the negatives.1. As a bluetooth ""music"" enabled headset this thing is THE ONLY headset I've owned (out of 4) that didn't have some type of controlls on the device. Simple fast forward or MORE IMPORTANTLY in my oppinion rewind weren't available to my music device. Regardless of what the instructions say, I only get volume controll from my device. Not the fast forward. Why would you only have the ability to fast forward and not rewind... even if it did work?2. The dual pair mode works... POORLY. I mean Very poorly. All the other headsets didn't really care where the bluetooth signal was comming from it would accept it once synced. This thing needs to be paired almost every time. I have the Crack.. I mean BlackBerry 8700 and 8800 and I tried to dual sync the 8010's to the both of them and it was a Nightmare. Even when paired to just the 8800 and my A2DP adapter for my Ipod was still an issue.3. The darn thing is just uncomfortable. I either find myself constantly adjusting it or feeling like it's about to fall off at any given moment. Or just plain hurting my ear after wearing it for 20 or more minutes.4. The speakers from the headset are HUGE! There is no logical way to rest these things in your ear and it set properly. You would have to have a gapping hole in the side of your head for the speaker portion of the headset to securely stay in place.5. When in music mode lows are almost unrecognizable. Lyrics and speech are very clear. Say you wanted to listen to just an instrumental or something, you will not be able to catch 1/2 of the instrumental/background music. You want bass... you need to move onto the next headset. Granted they did try to stick a equalizer adjuster within the headset but I didn't find that it really made that much of a difference in sound quality vs overall volume.6. The thing is HUGE! The main headpiece is rather large compared to other bluetooth headsets. Granted you are sacrificing size for the earpiece display. I think something got lost in translation with this idea though. B/c quite technically you have take the earpiece off to see what it's doing! What's the point of having an earpiece if you have to take it on and off. Quite technically you still have to be within certain range of the phone/bluetooth device right...? Why do I need a display on the earpiece again? That becomes very annoying very quickly. You may as well just pick up your phone or device and tell it what to do rather than going through the hassle of pulling this thing off *ouch* and putting it back on *ouch*. It's good for letting other people know what you are doing... and what phone # your talking to. Talking to the mistress while with the wife... well now she knows! Maybe you don't feel like telling someone who your on the phone with so you just move right next to them place your ear close to their eyes so they can read the display?7. This may just be picky on my part but... the display of the headpiece/Call list lists numbers. So here it is, I don't know all my friends cell phone numbers... that's why I have a phone... that can store... you know NAMES? Hell, I'm looking at the call list on the earpiece like... ""Ok and whose number was this one again? Ohhhhhhh!! That's the wife!""8. Vibrating earpiece.... why? I mean... b/c the thing is attached to the side of my head... directly on my ear... yet... I need it to vibrate? Scared the bajeebas out of me the first time it happened. Should have taken the vibrating parts out and added some controlls for the music devices.I am really considering shipping this thing back. When you turn the device on it says on the display ""Release Your Jabra"". Yea... I'm thinking of realeasing it allright. Jabra is close with this one... but still a ways to go.",1
"Good Deal

Earsets were comfortable and the sound was fine. Controls rapid and simple. Really good value for the price. Could not recommend more highly. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that there must be even better ones out there, but certainly not for the price.",3
"Does it get better?

I have had several headsets. I used to think that the more you spend, the better something is. I owned the original jawbone, I hated it. A friend owns the jawbone2, it is terrible. I had Motorola, sony, plantronics, lg, and several more. Always looking for the best, most expensive headset.Here is the truth.It is all the same crap. You hear people saying that jawbone is awesome, and it's terrible. Some people praise plantronics, and others saying it was a huge mistake. I believe that they all basically produce the same results.This headset, is great, and considering the 30 dollar price tag, you can't go wrong. It is loaded with features, and it is incredibly comfortable. First, it doesn't go in your ear. So, no matter how long you have it on, it never hurts. It sits flush against your ear, so call quality is never an issue. It is a little large, but not heavy.It is just as good as any other I have use in the noise canceling area. And you don't have to use both pieces to listen to music. You can listen to music in mono on the same headset you use to take phone calls. The buttons and display are really nice features. There are three buttons, so there is no guess work as to what the headset is currently doing. When it is in pairing mode, which is one button, not two... The screen tells you it is in pairing mode. You can delete devices from the headset, even control volume really easy.The one feature that I wasn't sure about was the vibrate/caller id feature. Why would anyone need this? It isn't like you can see the screen while it is on your head. Well, it is actually quite genius. I like using the headsets, but I don't like walking around with it on 24/7. Well, instead of busting out my phone to see who is calling and then putting on the headset, I can just check the headset. It is really quite nice.The only reason I give 4/5 instead of 5/5 is it is pretty big, and when using the second one to listen to music is stereo, it looks pretty foolish. Aside from that, I think it's great!",3
"A better device you will not find!

First I'll start with the list of other wireless headphones I started with.- Radio shack 2.4GHz Wireless Stereo Headphones(Uncomfortable heavy kill your ears)- Creative's SE2300 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones(oh my aching ears...ouch!)- Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones with Bluetooth 2.0 EDR(very nice! 99.9% there, but, they must be worn upside down and without the ear hug. Although very soft the position of the ear piece digs in your ear and need constant adjustment.)...and finally,- Motorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headset(another big ouchy, and bulky)So after that exhaustive search and test in my private hell of R&D;, I looked into this brand called ""Jabra"". These people have it together with all the comfort and usability in mind. It's possible that it's just me. I've read some of the other reviews and in reading them I heard things like (uncomfortable, dual BT Devices working poorly, must have gaping hole in side of head to accommodate speakers). Let me just say that first of all out of the 4 I've tested and tried to use, these where the most adjustable comfort accommodating feature rich ear pieces I've ever used.Three cheers for Jabra!",4
"one of the best

The jabra BT8010 is one of it's kind works like a dream fits to the head just right great sound with full LCD screen that you can see well. I love it and the price was right. I will talk about it for years to come. But it has two things wrong with it. 1st thing it is hard to find the control center it is not on the web site i had a hard time finding it. 2nd thing after i did find it and downloaded it to the BT8010 it wouldn't stay connected to the phone it would jump in and out and it wouldn't stop till i pulled it off the bluetooth and then it stopped so i don't use the phonebook other than that it is a bluetooth lovers dream.",3
"Very good A2DP headset

I wanted a bluetooth handset with Caller ID and found this on Amazon. But on receipt and use I found this to be one of the best.Of course, the sound quality for music could be better, but looking at other features, I can certainly overlook that. It has excellent talk and standby times, you can switch between full A2DP and plain Hands-free modes, you can play/pause/stop music, adjust volume with a very finger friendly dial, the OLED scrollable display with Caller ID is bright and easy on the eyes, and you can charge with included USB cable!And at this price it is such a steal!",3
"Definitely not perfect

I bought this item for $20 from TigerDirect ($26 with shipping) on a good deal and since I don't use it that much, wouldnt be worth more to me. But no matter what your needs, this item is not worth more than $40.I use this headset with my lg venus (verizon) cellphone. It was easy to connect. But I had problems when I tried adding a second device. I gave up after a few tries since it was not worth it to me, so cannot say for sure whether this feature is reliable (my guess is no).Pros:-Sounds good for a bluetooth headset. Dont expect the highest sound quality, but I was definitely impressed. Loud and clear. Volume control dial very helpful.-Good battery life. I only use this to/from work everyday, so about 1.5 hours each day. But can definitely last a few days without charging. If you remember to charge every night, shouldnt be a problem.-Nice easy transition between calls and music. The button is easy enough to use to answer/end calls and also to pause/play/skip to next song for music.-Indoors I have absolutely no connectivity problems (see cons for outdoor use)-Good call quality. People say cant even tell I'm using a headset. (but on indoor calls)Cons:-Skips quite often when walking outside. I'm not sure if this is because of movement while walking or wind/outdoor conditions, but I experience horrible connectivity when using the headset to listen to music while walking around. I primarily use this device for music while on subway and walking to work. While I'm on the subway I have no problems, but as soon as I step outside I get skips in playback. I would estimate a skip (pause) every 10-15 seconds. So way too aggravating for this use.-Wire for second earpiece too short. Gets stuck in collared shirts or jackets when turning your head. Not too big a deal, just a shame considering that people want to go cordless to prevent exactly this type of thing. Still better than regular cords that can get stuck on a lot more.-Meant to sit outside your ear. Obviously this is a preference issue, but I prefer in-ear buds. And if they had just made that inside piece a little smaller, would be able to wear them either way. So would be nice to have that option.Overall these are a sturdy option. For cell phones without a 3.5mm audio jack, it is definitely nice to have the option for a Bluetooth headset that plays music. Considering that it gives you all the features of a regular bluetooth headset as well, this is a solid choice for anybody shopping around for a bluetooth headset. If you're going to get one anyway, this should be an obvious contender as long as the prices are close. However, they are definitely not perfect.",2
"Great for Bluetooth but not V-Cast Music.

Great for Bluetooth compatibility.Does not work with V-Cast Music. :( Poor instructions. Had to go to Google for information.",3
"excellent system

Having purchased a new N-Gage QD about a month ago, I have to say that so far I am very impressed and pleased. The phone contains most of the features available on other high-end mobile phones, plus special features that are pretty astonishing. The most obvious advantage of the system is its gaming capabilities. The screen, though smaller than that of a Gameboy Advance, is still large enough to allow a window into the gaming world; you don't feel as if you have to hold it right up to your eyes to see what's going on. The graphic clarity is awesome, and the game sound is excellent and adjustable. You can easily change games on the fly (my phone case even includes a special pocket in which to store games). Outside the gaming environment, the phone is a fully functioning PDA with Internet access, built-in wireless Bluetooth communications and more. With minor adjustments, it can display full-length movies and play MP3s. The device supports music tones as well as polyphonic tones, and the Internet interface is made better by the size of the screen. It's more intuitive than on phones with smaller screens. Unlike its predecessor, the QD's phone is also intuitive; you hold the flat end up against your ear. (On the previous version, the phone had to be held sideways.) If there is a problem with the phone, though, it is the phone itself. It's difficult to hear what people on the other end of the ether are saying. Actually, the phone works best as a speaker phone. In short, I recommend this phone to pretty much everyone. My wife bought a Motorola V400 the same day I got my QD; she already regrets it.",3
"I dig it, man

I was a bit hesitant after reading about the crash and burn of the original N-Gage. It sounded like a complete flop. However, it seems as though Nokia may have redeemed themselves by releasing a new and improved N-Gage-the N-Gage QD.After wrangling with Cingular to get the internet working, I was finally on my way to exploring the full capabilities of this phone. Obviously the main draw is the gaming function so I'll cover that first. I was very impressed with the clarity and sharpness of the picture. Games load and run very fast and the keys allow for quite a bit of versatility. You get used to the controls pretty quick and in my opinion, it just as easy as say, the Gameboy Advance. So far I have played Ashen, Tony Hawk & Tomb Raider, all of which have been quite fun. You forget you are gaming on a PHONE after awhile! I even purchased a Nintendo Emulator and have had a blast playing all the games from my childhood, including all the Super Mario Brothers and Castlevanias. The sound is pretty loud for such small speaker, which really surprised me.Now for what the phone really is-a phone. I thought I would be compromising the functionality of an actual cell phone for the game features. But fortunately I was wrong. I have very little criticisms. I originally owned the Sanyo 4700 and then 4900 and I wanted a phone that had similar offerings (speaker phone, voice dial, speed dial, ergonomic, etc). First thing-thank God you do not have to talk sideways on *this* N-Gage! You actually hold it like a normal phone! And although it has a lot to do with the carrier, the reception is very clear and crisp. The speaker phone works much better than my 4900 and since I use the headset most of the time, I appreciate the easy access to the jack. Battery life is awesome, especially with the rapid charger which takes about 1 to 2 hours & gives me anywhere from 24 hours of heavy usage to several days with light usage before needing another charge.Other cool functions are the MMC card slot for expandable memory and games (again easy access - no removing the battery to insert your card like the old N-Gage), Bluetooth (which is awesome especially if you have a PDA or a dongle for your PC/laptop), a notepad, voice recorder, image viewer, to do list, ring tone composer, video player (software includes Real Player) and image viewer. You can even play MP3's and watch movies if you look in the right place!All in all this is a great phone. The only gripes that come to mind are: you aren't able to play MP3 and QCP ringtones, you can't display a picture for an incoming call, and a decent case is very difficult to find (hint - the Nokia 3300 fits almost perfect).To sum it up I would definitely recommend this phone if a) you like games and b) you want your phone to do a lot of cool stuff.",3
"N-Gage QD Game Deck

This Nokia phone didnt sell too well but it is still one of the best cell phones out there. I purchased this phone about a week ago and im lovin it. it has all the things you'd expect in a phone and then some. you can play games on it, watch full length films (if you have a big enough memory card) and surf the web. it has a sleek design and will fit in your pocket. this is a great buy for anyone who is looking for a multimedia center in the palm of your hands",4
"Don't be discouraged by the PSP or Nintendo DS this gaming phone has it all...even more

I've owned a N-Gage Qd since Christmas of 2004 and I must say I am very impressed as this phone clearly has unlimited potential. With a service known as the N-Gage arena you can compete against other gamers all around the world similar to the XBOX 360's XBOX live! Create a buddy list, get their phone numbers, text them call them make friends.I would highly sugest buying Glimmerati, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, Crash Nitro Kart, Ashen, Rayman 3, Sonic N, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Lara Craft's Tomb Raider....all excelent games that are only $7 at your local EB games and GameStop. With the purchase of a memory card you can download music, full length movies (with a big enough memory card) and best of all you can download a NES,emulator on your N-Gage and enjoy unlimited fun all for a price of $100 for a pre-paid cingular phone.",4
"A Step Backward

With the United States falling to number 5 in technology across the world. It doesn't surprise me to see Nokia forced to take a step backward with the Ngage. It's hard to get games to catch on with Mobile gaming because so many people demand games with multi format options; to take games with them when they upgrade phones. I own the first Ngage which has a built in Radio along with MP3 player and all the other functions the QD has. I use Cingular and I love my phone. Even though I have to load games and memory cards via removing the back cover. I think it's much safer. If anything, I would have made the back cover capable of packing away one or two more memory cards or games on the plate instead of redesign into the QD, which removed the radio by the way. The Ngage is still lacking in earbuds. If you have the money to purchase a bluetooth headset, those rock and look very stylish. Otherwise, the best option you have is the earbuds that come with the phone. Doom doesn't play on the Ngage....that majorly SUCKS. Overall, I would recommend this phone over the new Walkman. The Walkman is just ludicrous in price when the QD is available to you.",1
"Close, but keep trying.

Ok, first things first. I used this phone for nearly a year before it was stolen last week. While the phone definitely has its advantages and disadvantages, I was on the lookout for a new phone almost immediately.Pros:As I'm sure you aware, the phone was designed to function as a gaming system as well as a cell phone. I thoroughly enjoyed playing Tony Hawk, NCAA 2K4 football, Red Faction and Tomb Raider. All of the games were fun and often had more functionality than the GB Advance equivilent.On that note, I carried the phone in the same pocket with my keys, loose change, etc. The screen does a great job of resisting scratches.The layout of the phone makes it easy to navigate menus, although the menus themselves are somewhat counterintuitive.Battery life was surprisingly long, even when playing games for several hours.Texting was a breeze, and it seamlessly connected my messages to callers in my phonebook.I also found the metric/US converter program very useful on more than one occasion.Cons:In a year, I never met another person who either owned or knew someone that owned an N-Gage. So much for mobile-to-mobile gaming.Although this phone is much smaller than the original N-Gage, I still felt like I was carrying around a brick.No camera?!?Forget about putting the phone in your pocket without the keys locked! I'm not sure how many times I connected to the internet, called friends, etc because I forgot to lock the keys.Towards the end of the year, it seemed that the battery needed to be charged more frequently, even though I was playing the games less often.Games can be pricey! I paid 50 for the phone, and some of the games retail for 35 or more (assuming you can find them). For this I suggest looking online, you can find some great deals.The rubber protection around the outside of the phone fell off after about 9 months.System overload? On countless occasions the phone would lock up, freeze or just quit responding, and I had to turn it off and restart it. This gets old quickly.Summary:As a phone, I think that the N-Gage is mediocre at best. It has a lot of the functions that most newer phones have, but lacks an appropriate interface to access them. It took me nearly a year to truly develop a proficient knowledge of the phone, and I consider myself to be fairly tech-savvy.As a portable gaming system, I think that the N-Gage is quite remarkable. There is quite a variety of games available, although you will have to look online to find them. The games are full-length and have most of the features (including secrets) of their PS2 counterpart.If you're looking for a great cell phone, I would look elsewhere. If you're looking for a decent cellphone with a portable gaming system to kill time, the N-Gage is definitely better than Snake or Minesweep!",2
"Nice phone, but i wish somebody else had it

Pros: Speakerphone, built-in gaming/data storage capability through standard sd memory cards, easy navigation with joypad, flashy features like bluetooth.Cons: Speakerphone requires connection before you can turn it on, nobody else i know has it so I have to play with strangers over the internet to play the games, User interface is not intuitive - it is strangely complicated for a nokia phone, No EDGE?!?",3
"Awesome Phone.

Pros -1) Wide screen but still a compact phone.2) Sleek looks & Amazing gaming experience.3) Smart phone with loads of options, I personaly like bluetooth & NotesCons -1) The screen brightens from suspend mode instantaneously. I would love if it brightens slowly. thats the way my old ericson used to work, very easy on sleepy eyes. It used to lit up gradually and wade off gradually too.2) Carrying this when I am wearing a tight jeans is a pain.3) The processor is sometimes very slow. Browsing to Contacts will take seconds (2-3) sometimes and gets annoying.In my opinion, Its a best buy for the money.",3
"Dangit you N-Gage deliciousnez

Dis is da' N-Gage.*P.S.: 50 Cent Bulletproof is gonna be the best game ever.*My favorite game ever is Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing. whoever says it is a bad game, screw you.The Ngage is my favorite system yet, it has games like Tomb Raider, which sucks, and Pocket Kingdom, which cusses. And I like the cell phone. The cell phone made my girlfriend, which I had to first get ""n-gaged"" to in a dream ran away with a man who owns a PSP AND DS. And PS2. And Gamecube. And X-Box. And GBASP. And N64. And Sega Dreamcast. Which all suck.The suckiest game of all is Halo, where da' bunnies?Metroid Prime has no bunnies either.I like bunnies.Bunnies cewl.Ngage is delicious, I ate one in one bite, I thought it was a taco. Everybody asks me why I talk to a taco when I'm using the Ngage, people have a good sense of humor nowadays. They kick me in the groin, laugh with me, and either run or drive away. Today the mayor kicked me in my shin, it's bleeding, but I think he has the best sense of humor of all.Well, actually my mom does. She kicked me in the eye, and I can't feel my toe because she kicked me in the eye.Everybody calls me this new word for cool called ""Demented"" and sometimes they even call me ""N00bs!""I call them words like ""Buddy"" and ""Yommama.""Everytime I call somebody a ""Yommama"" they mamma come and make me some Apple Fist. It tastes like blood, funny mammas!Butt the N-Gage TODAY! Or you shall be a ""Cool Person"". Yeah.Now, everything in this review was a lie. If you beleive what I have just written, you should eat some Apple Fist. It hurts. And 50 Cent: Bulletproof is gonna blow.",0
"Treo form Fit Case

The ""form fit"" lost it's grip after a few weeks. After my treo phone crashed to the ground a second time, I decided to stop using it before my phone endured and irreparable damage. For me it was a complete waste of money.",0
"Good but could be better

It's a good and necessary thing but the plastic over the keys sometimes make dificult to press the little buttons. Anyway, you can take out the phone when you want to write something long.",2
"They sent the worng case

I needed a case so I keep it but they did not send the case in the picture - I did not get the product I wanted but it was at least something...I did not have the time or want to be bother with exchanging it or complaining about it but I did not get what I wanted or order and am disappointed.Next time I will go to the Sprint Store and purchase it where I can see what I am buying.",0
"SIM card for Old Blue Grandfathered Plans ONLY

Please be aware that this AT&T; SIM Card is before the AT&T; and Cingular Merger. This SIM card is for those who are grandfathered into very old plans that are better then what is offered today. This SIM Card will not work for new accounts. If you have any questions please ask.Regards,JoeUniqueFlips",4
"False advertising

The picture makes it looks like this is a AT&T Prepaid Welcome Kit. In fact, it is just a SIM card. I ended up going to a local AT&T shop to get what I needed. Wasted money.",0
"Just say no!

I picked this up at Circuit City the other day, and I was so disappointed that I took it back the next day. Sure, it covers the phone, and it's leather. Those are the solitary high points. As for the cons, the fit was amazingly sloppy. The seams are external, so they take an otherwise small, slick phone and turn it into an oversized monster. The cutouts for camera, power, etc. are approximations at best. The screen protector is nothing to write home about, and the case does not seem to stay on well. The point is, go get the Body Glove case. It really does fit the 8100 perfectly and you will be much happier. Unless you're _really_ into leather and huge cell phones.",1
"Seems durable

Seems pretty durable, but quality can be better. Good price for a genuine leather case.",2
"Poor Quality!

Works for a few months and then the swivel wears out and falls apart! It's worth about $1.00 at most!",0
"Doesn't work with RAZR V3m

Obviously Verizon is trying very hard to keep you from using standard cables to talk to or charge your phone. Still, expected that since the product name mentioned the v3m model specifically, I assumed it would work. All I wanted was to charge the phone, but when I plug it in the phone simply says ""invalid battery"" and doesn't charge. Obviously you need some special drivers to make this work, or the cable doesn't meet Verizon's requirements.",0
"Not impressed

Box came pretty beaten up. I couldn't get the phone to link to my computer. I think the cable worked though",2
"review of the lg chocolate phone

i got this phone bc of its cool and sleek design. i dont really use it to play music, but i did put a micro sd card on it. you need the earphones in order to really listen to it, bc the speakers on it wont be that loud. the touch pad on it is cool, but it is too sensitive u have to adjust it. the only thing i dislike about it, and is prolly one of the major is THE BATTERY LIFE SUCKS!!!! i charge it at night, before bed, take it in the morning to school, and by 3pm when im done, already half of it is dead, this progresses to another quarter gone by 5pm and by 8pm your phone has turned off by itself, without u even using it!!!! its rediculous, i cant immagine how it is if u get a few unexpected phone calls before lunch. i suggest finding something that has a longer battery life!",0
"Best Overall Case for the Samsung Galaxy Note, Try it You'll See!

I love this case to death, honestly I do! I've been using it daily and virtually 24/7 with the OEM battery installed in my Note, and days when I am using the 5000Mah Hyperion battery the Note goes naked, without any cover at all. Suffice to say this cover is one that just works!It fits right; the backside catch for viewing films, the panorama-position as I like to call it, works perfectly aok fine; the case is plenty protective of the Note's generous dimensions, all corners are covered, everything but the glass AMOLED screen itself is 100% protected by BoxWave's case...so what is there to say? Oh, it *looks* beetchin' as all getout too, what with the backside's ""S"" wave carved in TPU no less in 2 shades to compliment the stark raving whiteness of my Note's ""Platinum White"" exterior reflective body color. Yup, that too!I gave this cover 5 Stars all the way, no hesitation whatsoever, and so will you if you own a Note and have been looking for the ""perfect all-around cover"", and yet haven't found it yet...this one will hit a home run, trust me just this one time, try it out, and see what I mean!Verdict: The BoxWave TPU cover for Samsung Galaxy Note ROCKS STAINLESS STEEL BALLS...YOU'LL LOVE IT, TOO!Wavey Davey - 7-19-2012",4
"Better options out there

Pros - kickstand is nice and sturdy, case looks nice, feels good in my hand and has a nice grip on the sides. holes match up nicely.Cons - case seems a little too small because the edges dont fit all the way on correctly, kind of hard to explain but its not a 100% fit.the white turned into a yellowish color after a week so i dont even use this case any more. it was a waste of money. i wish i wouldve atleast got a different color because the kickstand was really nice to use.Overall i wouldnt buy this case again just because of the edges not fitting tightly on the phone. Wish i could get a refund.",1
"Review of Motorola Hint charger

It arrived when expected, in excellent shape and am very pleased with the price, condition and quick receipt of this item. Thanks",4
"Great stocking stuffer

This item has saved me numerous times. I usually carry a phone charger in my purse, but what happens when the charger is dead in your purse? The car charger is next. During Isaac (the hurricane), we didn't have power for 5 days but we had our cars. This little item came in very handy.",4
"car charger

This charger is just like the one you would get with your phone except INFINITELY cheaper! It works great!!!",4
"not as described

I bought this item because it says it works with the nextel i 860 and it clearly does not. I don't even know if they sent me the correct item or not. And I cannot find any information on the return policy. Not satisfied!",0
"I wish I could give it a ZERO

This case didn't fit well at all! Terrible construction. The magnet flap didn't stay shut at all. I returned this item the same day it got delivered. I recommend buying a Krussel case. I have owned three different cases by them and loved each and every one! The sena case is garbage. You're better off using a plastic bag to protect your precious blackberry than buying this case.",0
"Blackberry Slides Out

I have owned the red version of this case for over 6 months. On several occasions I have found my Blackberry flying through the air towards the ground. If you would like your Blackberry (BB) to perform this trick here are the instructions: 1) put BB into Sena case; 2) attach belt clip to case; 3) attach case with clip to your belt; 4) admire your pretty case for a few months on your belt; 5) ignore the fact that the case has mind of it's own; 6) when you least expect it, flap extends . . . case turns upside down as you get out of the car . . . BB slides out of case to ground . . . and makes annoying ""smack"" sound. The neat part of this trick is that it is completely hands-free. Beware of this problem.",0
"Good for th VX8300

Excellent fit on my wife's VX8300. I gave it three stars because it would not fit my VX8350. But for my wife it's 4 stars!",2
"it's a car charger - it works

very low price - cost more in shipping and handling - but the combined price was well worth the convenience of delivery to my door - and so far it works and is holding up to my abuse.",4
"Cheap phone

I bought this VM Nokia 3 weeks ago. The automatic keyguard has stopped working and the VM car charger is touchy. I also thought this was a GSM phone but it's not. Nokia makes really great phones, the shorty isn't one of them.",0
"Good very basic phone. BUT goes dead once a week.

I use it with Virgin Mobile. They use Sprints digital network, so service in only as good a Sprints digital network (minimal digital service in rural areas). At least once a week I have to remove and then reinsert the battery as the phone goes dead.",1
"a good phone

this phone is good, it is basic, but ultimately does the job and is easy to understand. the navigation keys are the most simplest there could be. any one could work this phone!",4
"Beware this phone

I have tried three of these phones now. All three froze up within or around one month. You must take the battery out and reinstall it to be able to turn the phone back on. I got mine at Best and they said they had alot come back. Try the Kyocera 9 or 10 if you want Virgin Mobile. My wife has had a Kyocera for almost two years with only one problem. The batt would not hold a charge but Best gave her a new one because she had the extended plan. No problems since. She got the extended plan again with the new phone. 8.95 or something close.Update - just called VM to cancel account and add money to wife's account. They cancelled account but said they cannot move balance to new account unless it's an 'emergency'? Maybe I should have told them phone got stolen? Anyways, not my prob anymore.",0
"EXCELLENT PHONE AND SERVICE

When I dwindled with the idea of purchasing this item, I DID do the math CORRECTLY and saw it was a great deal to get for emergency calls or the like. I never considered it as an ACTUAL phone with monthly plan though. I've had this phone for some time already, and I have to say the service is incredible. And about the person who said about the access fees....I gotta give it to ya....you liar. I have yet to recieve any of those on my account....guess they probably just wanted to rip YOU off. As my phone is only for any emergencies out on the road, I have gone these three past months with only the purchase of ONE $20 top-up card. So I have seen how NO access fee have been applied to my account.I am overall content with this service and product and I would recommend it to anyone who would need a phone, especially someone that isn't a big talker.",4
"Excellent value and functionality for price

I've had this phone for 2 years now, and it's performed fabulously.Highlights: incredibly small, a very loud ringer, quite bright screen, excellent battery life, and very good voice quality. Make no mistake, this phone is for one thing only: talking (okay, or texting). The lack of a color screen, camera, any game you want to play, or MP3 capabilities is an asset, in my book.I live in the Boston area and find network quality to be excellent; always a signal. Typically that's the case when I travel as well.This phone isn't for everyone. I purchased it for the pay-as-you-go plan. (I use it relatively little, only spending about $15 every 2 months, on a ""20 cents for the first minute, or 10 cents per minute per day that I use 10 minutes or more"" plan. I believe Virgin Mobile no longer offers this plan to new subscribers though.)How's Virgin Mobile customer service? My wife's VM phone, a 1-year-old Vox 8610 (still under warranty), just died 2 weeks ago, and after a quick customer service call, Virgin Mobile Fedexed us a new one just 2 days later. Also when I've called with any questions, I've been extremely happy with the attitude of the reps, and their ability to resolve issues.Downsides: the battery did occasionally need to be popped out and put back in when the unit wouldn't start, but that problem has gone away. (Given that the phone was essentially free, this isn't a big problem to me.)The only thing I'd like to be different is for it to have a built-in headset jack. (Also, buying one of the available laptop-to-cellphone-via-USB chargers is a big help.)All in all, it's a sturdy, great little phone.",4
"no problems after two months

I bought it after Thanksgiving 2005 and have been using it daily without any problems.",3
"great price, simple, and very useful!

ive never had this phone, but ive experienced it long enough to review it... thanks to my friend! hahaWell by far, this is a great little device for quick use! Ive never seen a great phone at a great deal of a price anywhere!Features are pretty good, just like a regular old nokia model should own. The keypad is a little confusing at first, but soon enough, you'll get the hang of it.",4
"great for the price

cheap phone anyone just looking for a phone to use for a low price with great service from virgin mobile.",4
"Worst Nokia ever

I have used Nokia cellphones before and this was the worst.I brought it because I needed something for emergencies, had it for four months, topped up and went to make a call the phone was dead.. Waste of money",0
"Very nice basic phone

This phone is marketed towards youngsters. But it is perfect for older people, such as myself, who don't use a cell phone much, yet want to have one ""just in case"" or for occasional use. Over the past few weeks I have found it to be reliable, it holds a charge a long time, and has pretty good voice quality. It is quite tiny--no need for a folding (""flip"") phone. Virgin has increased the number of services it offers: either 25c/minute, and only spend $15/90 days to keep the service active, or else 35c/day for 10c minutes. No roaming or domestic long distance charges. Very few taxes and no extra fees. The service is not cost-effective if you plan to use the phone heavily, but for light use you will not find a less expensive service.I found a few deficiencies in the phone that keep me from giving it 5 stars. As others have noted, the screen is hard to see when not backlit. Some features are hidden in menus--for example, there is a speakerphone, but just go try to find out how to use it! It isn't described in the manual. (It turns out it is a menu option when you receive or make a call, but if you just look through the menus you won't find it.) The provided ring tones are too funky for me. So I surprised myself by paying for a old-fashioned ring, $2, which actually sounds pretty good.So if you want a small reliable phone that holds a charge well and has good clear sound, the Shorty is worth a look. Just be sure that the Sprint network (which Virgin uses) is available in your area before buying any Virgin phone, as they have no capability of roaming onto other networks.*****Added after several months with the phone*******My phone does indeed have the ""auto shut-off"" bug. It didn't bite me for several weeks, but it has happened to me several times over the past few months. The phone shuts itself off despite having plenty of power left in the battery. The remedy, as others have reported, is to take the battery out for a second. When reinserted, the phone acts fine again. It doesn't happen to me very often, but it does happen. Since it happens so rarely, perhaps once every few weeks, it doesn't bother me much, but I can see it would be infuriating to some people. It is rather amazing to me that Nokia claims not to be aware of this bug.",3
"Great utilitarian cellphone

I never bought into the hype of colour screens and attached cameras in a cellphone. I just want a cellphone that has long battery power, easy to carry, and does the talking well.One of the nicest thing with this phone is the signal strength indicator: it has seven bars in total, giving a very clear indication of how the signal is, and whether you feel confident having a conversation at the spot you are at.The battery lasts about a week on standby and light talking and turned off at night. It is lithium-ion battery so is very convenient in terms of charging. Charging time is about five hours to full.The display is very large. It has the usual usability of a Nokia phone. It does not have an antenna, and the mic is quite far from the mouth, but I have never needed to repeat myself even in quite noisy environments. The sound is clear, and it includes an integrated loudspeaker.Now, a few issues. The included ringtones are few and fewer still are the ""professional/discrete"" type. Auto-key-lock failed once so I had to restart the phone. The keys are a bit small and hard so they require some getting used to.Also, on several occasions it refused to be turned off. I had to take the battery out to force it to power down. Not sure why, but it really shouldn't happen.Overall, a very economic functional phone without bells and whistles (except for the integrated flashlight). It works like a telephone.",3
"Great tiny phone; just one problem.

This is a tiny phone; it fits in a pocket very well. The sound quality is great, and people can hear me well. The ""Shorty"" is a great little phone (with the exception of the screen--it's difficult to read the time of day display). I particularly like the loudspeaker feature, which enables me to put the phone down next to me while driving and hear and be heard well. It's easy to navigate through all the features, although it might be more difficult for someone with bigger fingers; I use my thumbnail to push the buttons. Easy to find out my balance, too. I just use the phone for making and receiving calls and not for the downloadable features and games, so I haven't tried all those. The existing ringtones are I suspect aimed at a younger crowd--they sound kind of hip hop. They also sound kind of tinny. But, as I said, I'm using it mainly for a low-use phone; so this didn't discourage me.What did discourage me was the one little problem: My particular phone has a little problem of powering off on its own without warning every few days--even with a full battery charge. So I'm walking around with a phone that is not on thinking I can receive emergency calls when actually I can't, because it has spontaneously turned itself off. Nothing I do gets it to turn back on. It is just dead. I figured out I just remove the battery and put it back in (which the trouble shooting page on the nokiausa website confirmed), and this enables me to turn it back on. I find this unacceptable in a phone and am returning it. Virgin Mobile customer service was kind and polite and offered to give me a new ""Shorty,"" but I declined, because I found the minutes disappearing too fast with the Virgin Mobile prepaid plan. I believe, because they start counting off your time the second you push send when you make a call. So, you are paying for the 15 or 20 seconds it takes your party's voice mail to connect AND the message you leave on his or her voicemail. This adds up. Had I not been unimpressed with the Virgin Mobile plan, I probably would have taken them up on the replacement offer, because I really like the phone.",3
"Big Features in a Little Package

This is a nice, sleek looking phone from a simple pay as you go wireless provider. Virgin Mobile uses the SPRINT PCS network and charges you as follows...$.025 a minute for the first 10 minutes of the day, then $0.10 a minute after that. Or, $0.10 a minute plus $0.35 a day. You pay $0.10 per text message you send and it is free to receive them. You must top off your account at least $20 every 90 days to keep your account active, but you keep the minutes you have already purchased. If you don't use your phone a lot your looking at $6.66 a month for a cell phone. How simple is that? No other hidden fees involved.The Nokia 2115i is the smallest Nokia I have ever seen. It stands less than 4"" tall, less than 1.5"" from side to side and less than 3/4"" thick. There are limited accessories for it at this time because it is new to the market. You can send and receive text from other phones or email addresses. There are tons of downloadable stuff from the web site as well. Other features include a speaker phone, built in flashlight, voice dialing, voice memo recording, games and more. Anytime your curious about how much money you have left in your account, you can check your balance right on the phone. It takes about 5 seconds for the account information to be zapped back to you in a text message. You can also access your account on the web site.If your like me who got tired of spending over $50 a month for cell phone minutes I never used, this is for you. I like the convenience of having a phone, but do not have a need to have it glued to my ear all day. Virgin Mobile pay as you go is simple and in my case money saving. Not to mention this particular phone is about the most stylish Nokia they make.",4
"Auto-off problem (3 phones and counting) and the WORST customer service...

UPDATE: VM has struck out!24 Oct 05 - VM is now sending me a THIRD replacement. They simply refuse to send me a similar (ie ....inexpensive) Kyocero (sp?) phone. They likely spent more money FEDEXing me replacement Shortys, then I have paid for my VM service.Who knows, maybe the fourth Shorty will work. I suspect bad software loaded.But even if it does, I doubt I would ever recommend VM. They have the worst customer service, I have ever experiened. How many times do they expect their customers to beat their heads against a brick wall?My experience with Virgin Mobile REMAINS most unsatisfactory. I do not recommend their service or the Nokia Shorty. If VM does remedy this issue, I will edit this review.My original Nokia Shorty phone also turned itself off. Virgin Mobile sent a replacement with same problem.Today I called VM customer service and requested a different model phone to replace this second defective phone. The representative said she could only send me the same model. I asked to speak to her supervisor. The supervisor was unresponsive and condescending, implying the phone was turning off because it was in my pocket and ""operator error."" This in spite that the phone turned off once during the night on my dresser; and this was a known issue with the Nokia Shorty. Also, she could not explain why it was necessary to re-insert the battery to power the phone back on.She repeated VM would only send the same phone in exchange. She said her supervisor does not take calls, and there was no one in Virgin Mobile she would refer me to.As it stands now, VM is sending me a third Nokia Shorty. If this second replacement has the same problem, what are my options? The customer service representatives gave me no options except to send me another and another replacement and so on.Apparently VM does not give its customer representatives the freedom to make decisions on their own in order to satisfy VM customers.",0
"Small phone - good quality

I have been a Virgin Mobile user for about 2 years and this is my third phone and the best so far. This is a very small basic phone. I was a bit apprehensive about the small size but there really does not seem to be any problems due to the size. The screen is a bit difficult to read w/o the backlighting and I think the speakerphone volume is weak. But the ring is loud and the voice quality is good. Reception is very good. The vibrating alert is also on the weak side. The keypad is small but I have no problems with it.",3
"Love it!

This super compact phone is great!, It is not a sophisticated model, great for people who needs just a phone. Although it's quality is great, and has many features I didn't expect it to have such as the loudspeaker (and more things), which works great! I love the phone, it's compact I can carry it on my pockets, lightweight and doesn't look cheap; also the service at virgin is much better than tracfone, I am glad I switched, cause their phones are crap too.",4
"Just what I need...

Unless you're one of those people who has to have a cell phone in their ear 24/7, the Nokia Shorty with Virgin Mobile's Minute-to-Minute, Pay-as-You-Go plan should work for you as well as it does for me. I only make and receive an occasional call, and I don't need a handheld video game/internet browser/digital camera. The battery life is impressive and the loudspeaker function works exceptionally well. I didn't care for the ringtones that came preloaded, but there are plenty that can be downloaded off Virgin Mobile's website.",3
"Price is right for what it does

Good points: It just plain works. Nothing more, nothing less. I've yet to drop all call in my area, but your mileage may vary since it depends on the Sprint network. Activation was rather quick and painless. It was on within 5 minutes of my call to VM.Medium points: I'm a light user who already has a home phone, so I don't really mind the rates. I barely even spent five dollars on minutes this month. I usually end up making a few extra calls I wouldn't do otherwise just to burn up some minutes before top-up time. However, if you don't already have a home phone, you'd be better off with a regular monthly plan from another carrier. No stars added or taken away because of this point, since your mileage may vary.The flashlight is a nice added bonus, which comes in handy since I work nights and it gives enough light to unlock my door, but not much more. This point is kinda trivial, so it doesn't add or cost any stars from me.Bad points: Several reviewers have mentioned the spontaneous shutoff, which I find trivial, but enough to cost a star. Pop the battery out and put it back, it's just fine for a couple of weeks or so.Also, the regular speaker is not as loud as I would like, so every time I make or get a call, I have to press the loudspeaker button. Maybe this should not have any bearing on the review since my hearing has been damaged by years of loud rock'n'roll, but there goes another star anyway.Overview: It just works. If you're a tightwad like me, get it, but if you're willing to spend a bit more because of the bad points I mentioned, do it.",2
"Cute Little Phone / Great Buy

I just bought this phone for my teenage daughter. It is quite small (she says it's ""cute"") and extremely light. I was suprised at how light it was. My favorite feature about the phone actually is its price. Amazon lists it for $29.99 here (claiming 50%) off, but I bought my daughter's at Wal-Mart for $20.00.I think the pay-as-you-go phone is a great invention for teenagers. We were able to get her hooked up with service within an hour of buying the phone.All in all, not a bad deal at all.",3
"Great Value and Clear Signals for the Money

I have had this phone for a year and a half. Initially I bought it as a message phone, but now have switched to it as my main phone. It has a lot of features for the buck: i like the built in flashlight (it's quite bright), ability to call up phone numbers or set answer profiles using voice activiation (a great feature for seniors), the ability to recall numbers just by pushing the send button and using the down arrows. You can also see missed call numbers contrary to what someone wrote below. It even has a built in tape recorder for quick memos.I think it is a very attractive little unit and fits nicely in your pocket. The reception is TERRIFIC! i've had friends remark about how ""clear"" i sound on it. a great improvement over my old land line even. I also get clear signals and very few dropped signals.I am on the $34.99 a month plan with Virgin Mobile and that's sufficient for my use. I like that there is no contracts required and you can easily switch plans as your needs change or even deactivate for awhile. I did research before I bought this on amazon and liked the reviews. I have been very happy with the phone and virgin mobile.This phone's marketing is geared for young people, i am middle aged so the ringtones and general marketing on the site don't speak to me. however, i was able to get billie holliday singing ""i'll be seeing you"" as my ringtone.This is a GREAT value for the money. The phone is well made and has a nice feel to it. I often use it on speakerphone and set it down while i do other things. Easy to use features. It can be used either as a main phone or a 2nd phone.",4
"Good signal, no bells & whistles.

I got this phone to replace a Kyocera K-9 and K-10. The batteries for both of those phones were not lasting even a day with no usage.The Nokia Shorty gets a much better signal where the K-9 and K-10 would barely find any signal. Voice quality is better, too. The battery lasts much longer, I can go several days without charging, instead of having to plug-in every night.The Nokia has a very simple interface, and it's easy to use and add contacts, etc. There are a few things I would change if I could, for instance, a ""list view"" for menus instead of showing one item per page.The ring-tones included with the phone are all targeted to Virgin Mobile's target demographic. There are no ringtones suitable for a business environment, but I almost always have the phone on vibrate only.",4
"Goodish...

This phone has gret service, and doesn't break easily. (Trust me, I'd know I've dropped it too many times to count!!!) It has long lasting battery power. I've left it on for an entire weekend without neeeding to charge it. It's the perfect size: Not too small that you can't text, but not too big that it sticks out of your pocket.The only downside to it would be that there is no camera or color. So if your not into a phone for style, just service, then this is an awesome phone for you!!! If you want style, but good quality I suggest a different VirginMobile phone. If your just into looks and nothing else then you might want to try a razr.",3
"Great value!

I set this up for my little sister. It has very few features (compared to the cameras coming out). It works as a phone very well which is what it should do.Another thing to note is it uses the same software as a lot of the other ""brick"" nokia phones (Nokia 3588i and 6016i). I was able to figure it out right away.It's very small. Good young children or adults that want to put it in their pockets without feeling the weight in their pockets.Virgin Mobile was easy to setup. It took me 15 minutes to fill everything up and get it going. The website said it would take over a day to activate but an e-mail appeared in my inbox in ten minutes with my phone number.If I didn't care about my phone number and already get stuck with another 2-year contract with Sprint, I would definitely go this route. I highly recommend it for the casual cell phone user or in my mom's case an emergency phone for my little sister.",4
"Shorty Phone

Phone is excellent for what I wanted it for (emergency/occasional use). Can't beat VMobile. Found VMobile service dept. excellent and the plan is inexpensive and predictable. Only problem has been that auto-shutoff bug. I have purchased two phones within the last month, and one has already shut down twice: No calls in/out until reset by battery removal/replacement. Nokia service dept. would not admit to any knowlege of this problem. I only know one other person who has this phone and this bug bit her, too. Must be a common problem. Virgin Mobile good, Nokia bad.",2
"Beauty

This Is A Great Phone. If You Like Small Phones I recomeend U To Get This Phone,",4
"long battery life and easy to use

it is very cute gadge. Battery can stand for 7 days. Very good choice for prepaid cellphone user.",3
"this phone ROCKS!

i got this phone because my ""vox 8610"" had been used so much that the battery couldnt even hold a charge. so i got this phone as a replacement tot he 8610... an I LOVE IT! its wayy better than the 8610 because its smaller, LOUDER ringtones and has clear SPEAKERPHONE. yes it has speakerphone... its soo nice, the only thing i dont like about it is its non-colour... but its sill good. i would totatlly recemend this phone instead of paying 90.00 for the 8610 that cant truly hold a charge. i have the 8610 it will be up on E-bay so if you want it, it will be up 8/30/05 at 9:00pm est. so get on for a good deal (35.00) compared to 90.00 but the charge lasts for 3 hours... but i use it daily thats why its not good for me. LOOK OUT!",4
"Virgin Mobile pay-as-you go doesn't....

This is not about the Nokia Shorty. This is about Virgin MobileWhatever you do, DON'T buy Virgin Mobile ""Top-up"" cards from retailers. They expire in 3 months and if you don't top up, they refuse to credit your account for the amount of the card. My daughter was given 2 Top-up cards for Christmas. She used one in February, but when she went to Top-up again in late Mar. they told her the card had expired. There was no ""fine print"" anywhere on the card stating they expire. I spent an hour on the phone with customer service and they resolutely refused to credit the account. So we were out $50!!!",0
"For the Price

i dont hav this phone my brother actually does i have a samsung a850. yet i have used the phone that my brother alot recently. if you are just a normal user and like the simple brick cell phones that have color then this is for you. but if you need a nice phone like i do then stay away. of all of the phones with menus that i have seen is the motorola menus, the samsung menus, the lg menus, and the new verizon menus. the nokias falls in the second to last place with the lg menu in last and the new verizon menus just in front of that.Pros:durablecolorsimplesorta easy to navigatedecent lookingcalls like any normal phonegood sound qualityConsbad reception(vergins fault)not clear colorvery confusing menu if you are used to a nice flip phoneno mobile webonly two direction keysbad color disignvery uglyall the buttons are together so it is hard to feel and textconfusing while textingbuilt in games suckI wanted to give it a 1.75 but i just rounded it up",1
"Get Shorty !

This phone is a GREAT deal! The quality that went into this phone I'm shocked at the price. The phone can get tons of ringtones, Real Songs! It also has many features that are just fun. The sound is crystal clear and the screen can be easily read. A great starter phone or even upgrade!",4
"VVery Well Made.

This item was very well made by the Virgin Mobile Company. It's Features are amazing, and the sound quality is very good. The screen is very visible and good. Although is is somewhat small, it is still compact and fits almost anywhere. I really enjoy this item. It's one of my favorite Virgin Mobile Phones so far.",3
"Perfect Phone

The Shorty is perfect. This phone is uncomplicated and does not bother you with useless options. I recommend the shorty to anyone that loves simplicity.",4
"Very good phone

I only had this phone for 3 weeks, but those 3 weeks were very good with this phone.Its so small and portable, but I was offered the Snapper, which I did switch to. I like the flashlight, its useful and a unique idea. The phone gets a good signal in most places, and only had 1-2 dropped calls. This phone is very reliable and easy to use.",3
"Works for me

I'm an adult, infrequent user.Pros:Small, no antenna, don't have to flip open, sunlight viewable, voice activated dialer, speakerphone, automatic keyguard, calendar, easy texting modes, good value plan at $5/month with carry forward balance, voice clarity and communication is good.Cons:Doesn't show who left a voice message, dropped out and had to remove battery twice to reboot over the past year, sometimes shows a weak but operating signal but won't actually connect.So, it works for me, I'm happy with it. Set up my Mom and father-in-law with this phone also.",3
"Very Good Product!

I have had only one cell-phone model in the past, so I may not be the perfect judge. My previous cell was the Mobile Timeport p8767, with Verizon service. I had all the extras: mutiple antennaes, cases, indoor and auto chargers, PC link and software, link to palmtop computer, extra batteries etc.The Nokia Shorty 2115i is really great. Cost $25 and FREE FEDEX shipping and $25 of call credit was provided. One only needs to TOP UP every 90 days, so it is esentially $7 a month with tax. This $7 can apply to the $0.18 minutes.The features are convenient and intuitive once you run through them a few times. The RADIATION is about 1/2 of what the TimePort produced from a Govt website.",3
"Great for the price!

As a 45 year old Virgin Mobile customer, I get teased all the time. A few years back I needed a cell phone so I could leave the house and not miss a call from my boss for work assignments. I liked the idea of pay as you go even though I have excellent credit. Also had 2 teenagers on the go and wanted to test out the service. Bought the big Party Animal. Actually loved it and bought 3 more for the family. After a couple years we thought we'd try the Audiovox. My phone didn't work right from day one. My family kept theirs.I waited for the Shorty. Just an inexpensive phone with an inexpensive plan. Works great. I text a lot more than make calls. I enlarge the text so I don't need glasses, and select loudspeaker and hear just fine. Yeah, it could be considered boring, but if you simply need a phone - it works great. I haven't had a shut off problem I've read about - I never turn mine off. No external antenae is a plus.I have all the latest gadgets so I'm looking for a decent phone only.My fiance on the other hand...Can't stuff enough stuff into a phone for his taste!",4
"An adequate performance

As reported by others, this phone does turn itself off spontaneously even when the battery is well charged, necessitating removal and replacement of the battery before it can be turned back on. This has happened four times in the last two months, but otherwise the phone has performed well. It's small, light, and reasonably easy to use.My only other complaint (minor) is that the phone doesn't come with a ""generic ring"" ringtone. It has a selection of techno-hip ringtones (with names like EvilPizz and KrunkTone) that I fear are entirely too hip for me, but I can't bring myself to pay extra for a normal ring.",2
"Hey Shorty

I was kinda surprised to see the Shorty at such a low price but it is the holiday season after all. I like this phone because it is so low in price but you can still download ringtones and select wallpapers like a regular phone. It's a good choice for people with a small budget.From Cathy_luvs_dd a Virgin Mobile Insider",3
"okay phone

This phone is pretty good. For the games it has Snake 2 it has Kart racing and Space impact 2. It has preety good tools. It has a Alarm clock a calendar a voice memo with up to a miniute of recording time. A caculator a stopwatch with up to a 100 hours of time and a countdown timer. It has pretty good features but even for my first cellphone i would still only giveit 4 stars. It also does not have a camera but this phone is okay",3
"Can't beat it for the money!

I picked up one of these phones as a temporary vacation replacement while I was waiting for my Treo 650 to arrive from www.myrateplan.com. The service from myrateplan.com was so bad (the phone didn't arrive on time which is why I had to get the Shorty to tide me over) and the Shorty was such a good little phone, that I decided to wait until Verizon gets real about the pricing on their data plans for the Treo 650 and I'm just sticking with the Shorty for now. You just can't beat it for the price. It runs on the Sprint PCS network which is generally second only to Verizon in terms of reliability. I have used my Shorty for almost 2 months now and I just experienced the ""auto shut off"" bug for the first time. For $39 I can live with that occasional annoyance. Oh, and the speakerphone is very screetchy and tinny sounding. But on the plus side, it DOES have a cool little built-in flashlight and who really uses their cellular speakerphone for anything other than waiting on hold? I think I may also be spending slightly more each month for a prepaid phone than I would with a long term contract, but it's worth it just to know I can ditch the phone and the service whenever I feel like it. I will never sign a cellular contract again. Virgin Wireless rocks and so does this cheap little phone!",4
"Unfortunately - Virgin Mobile customer service is poor

I've had my Virgin Mobile Nokia Shorty for several months now. Unforunately, I cannot recommend it becuase Virgin Mobile customer service is very poor. The first problem was registering my credit card - neither the Virgin Mobile web page nor a live advisor was able to register it. And worse, the attempts to register the card triggered a security stop on my credit card. (I guess a lot of credit card fraud happens through Virgin Mobile USA.)The second big problem was when I tried to purchase a custom ringtone from the VM USA website. Well, the ringtone ""successfully"" downloaded, but my phone did not actually play the ringtone at all - just silence. Virgin Mobile USA refuses to refund my money, since according to their system, the download was successful.I suggest avoiding Virgin Mobile USA due to poor customer service.",0
"This phone is great!

I got this phone for only $10 after thanksgiving last year, and i think i got my money outta it! It works very nice! Here are teh pros and cons for this phone.Pros:-flashlight-small-amazing battery life-great storage-good games-great menu-and a lot more!cons:-the buttons are hard to press, because they are all in a line-like many other people said, it does turn off about once a month, and all you have to do is take out the battery, then put it back in. The phone is good as new.-there is no camera, but thats not to bad- its a black and white screen, not colorBut overall, I think this phone is very nice. There are a few problems, but nothing really big that should prevent someone from buying this phone.This year after thanksgiving, a store has the Kyocera Oystr for $10, so I'm getting that. I've read reviews on it and there have been a few problems with battery life, but I'll see when I get it. And I can always return it if its really bad and go back to the shorty. I would stay with the shorty, but i really want a flip phone and color.The Virgin mobile service is great too, I love it. My dad reccomended it to me last year when I got the phone. $20 every 3 months? It doesn't get much better than that! I'll follow up with what happens with the shorty and he oystr after I get it!",3
"Great phone and plan for the money.

This phone works great and sounds great. We got it as a replacement for a mostly emergency cell phone, but it sounded much better than the one it replaced and was cheaper too. We now may get another for the grandparents.The one problem we have found is that the power button on top can become stuck underneath the plastic housing if it is pushed too hard and not pushed straight down. This can be easily fixed with a small screwdriver, but is annoying nonetheless.All in all, a good buy with Virgin mobile's current deal.",3
"phone too small, too weak ( VM/Sprint??), shipping too slow

This Shorty is so small you could probably fit 2 inside an empty (regular size) cigarette pack. If that sounds just great, the phone itself may be for you. But of course the buttons are also very small, small enough that you'd have to be a constant user to be able to accurately press them without looking. And no, they're not illuminated. More, I had to find out from the manual that it was a no-no to cover the top of the phone with your hand, as that blocks the internal antenna - not easy to do with so small a unit.Virgin Mobile uses the Sprint network. I've found the phone works most places I need it to work, but I was in the mall a couple of days ago and saw others yapping happily on their cells. Deciding to test this, I got no signal. Not sure if this the phone or Sprint.Finally, I bought the phone at Amazon rather than a ""brick and mortar"" store because only Amazon offered a package deal with a free $20 'top up' card. The order took over 2 weeks to even ship out! Amazon said it was because the card was unavailable during that time. They are usually excellent with shipping, and maybe this is solved by now. But I sure could have used the phone during the time it took to arrive. I bought it mainly to be able to call AAA from the road as my car was stalling out.",1
"Auto-shutoff stung me too.

I've had the phone a few days and have already been bit by the auto-shutoff others have mentioned. Had to remove the battery and put it back before i could power on (battery still had full charge). I'll be returning the phone. I wish I had heeded other reviews and spent the $10 extra for a different model that would hopefully not malfunction right off the bat.Update: well, i've still got the phone 6 years later, so i guess it's not all bad. Voice quality is good, battery life is good (when it doesn't auto shut off). Gets the job done in most ways in the simplest way possible.",2
"Good No-Frills Phone Plus: No External Antenna

I don't use a cell phone much. This phone is great for light users. The phone is cheap but functional. The Virgin prepaid plan allows light users to pay essentially $20 every three months, less than $7.00 per month. Every now and then you can find a sale on prepaid cards and get them below face value.If you're shopping for this phone on sale, look for deals with free airtime. You can usually find a deal.I've had no problems with the Virgin service area. I'm told they use the Sprint network. My family had Sprint for years, and we found their coverage area was good. For light users, Virgin is cheaper.I don't use the features very much. I have used the built-in light a few times. There is a silent mode. There is a key guard. It's not perfect, but it's better than my previous phone. I'm a guy, and I often carry the phone in my pants pocket. For those occasions, the recessed antenna is a plus. Some places you just don't want to get poked.",3
"The Phone Dies About Once a Week

With a fully charged battery, the Nokia Shorty dies about once a week. I have to open up the battery cover, take out the battery for just a second, and then replace it, at which point the phone will power back on. I actually returned the phone once to get it replaced because I thought I just had a bum one. Then my replacement kept doing it and I realized there's just some sort of general problem with this type of phone. I searched the internet and have found many other people saying the same thing about it suddenly dying. I'm not a big chatter and use this phone solely for receiving important emergency-like calls from family members. And in saying that, it's very frustrating to know while you're walking around with the shorty in your pocket, the phone might be dead at that very moment.Besides that, it's a really cheap seeming phone. It's kind of embarrassing to use because of how it looks and mostly it's embarrassing how child-like the company is. When you call customer support you are greeted with a recording that's all ""hey what's up!"" instead of just a regular professional environment. And the phone doesn't offer any free 'normal' ring-tones. There's only a couple crunked out ghetto ones. I just keep the phone on vibrate anyway but it'd definitely be nice if they could have the decency to throw in a normal ring-tone for free rather then only low-rider crunky music.It's a good phone if you're dirt poor like I am. If I had any money I'd get rid of it in a heart-beat.Oh, I have one more complaint. There's no volume scroll thing or anything, so you have to press the keypad during conversation to turn up the phone. But if you've been dialing numbers (like if you're calling your bank ""press 1 for checking account"" etc, then because you've entered numbers into the phone, you have to clear them all out before you can turn up or down the volume. So if you've just pressed 9 different digits, you have to sit there and hold clear for ten seconds before you can utilize the volume control. It's super stupid.",1
"Does what you expect

I don't use the games (which another reviewer lists), and I don't buy ringtones. I do send text messages, which this phone does fairly well (the menus are a bit annoying, but the predictive typing feature works well), and fairly cheaply (ten cents to send, nothing to receive). The flashlight, while weird, comes in handy more often than you might expect. And it works as a phone. Not a lot of frills, but a good, solid, reliable phone.One annoyance for those who talk and drive is that, unlike many phones, this requires a nokia headset, rather than a 2.5mm plug headset. I found it a bit more difficult finding the nokia headset at a reasonable price.",3
"Auto-shutoff support

I purchased the Nokia 2115i and before opening the package I searched for reviews of the product (I know that this is backwards, but such is life). I noticed here of users reporting the auto-shutoff problem that requires the battery to be disconnected. I searched the nokia site for details and found nothing. So I called them on a Saturday morning, 9 AM PST. After 15 minutes, a support person answered. She put me on hold for about 30 seconds and said that her ""tech"" said nothing has been reported, there are no service bulletins on this model and that ""my phone does not have any problems"".I happen to work as a software tester and know all about bugs. The fact that I got a glib response worries me. No searching of bug databases, only a quick opinion of one tech who cannot possibly have such expansive knowledge of this model (1 of 100 models Nokia offers).I will return my phone today to avoid the risk. Thanks to all who took the time to report a problem here.",0
"Automatic Shut Off....What the!?!?!?!

I bought this phone through Virgin Mobile. It is small, cute and has great features.After about 3 weeks, it shut itself off. I thought it lost it's charge and tried to charge it but it wouldn't work. I removed the battery and put it back in and it worked again. The battery was still half charged. I leave it on all the time. This day it was only on about 2 1/2 hours before it turned itself off. Not good.Plus the voice mail icon won't go away even without any messages.Nokia told me to send it in for repair. Virgin told me to send it back for a new, same model phone. I'm thinking about trying to get my money back.Such a shame. I really liked it. I may check out AT&T...I; hate them, too!***UPDATE: Nokia sent me a new one. Haven't had any problems in over a year.",0
"Top-Up Problems

The phone works great thanks to Sprint but the Virgin customer service is horrible. The web site is inaccurate and the phone reps are poorly trained. I have nothing but problems topping-up my account. I am switching.",0
"Good phone, bad service

To comment on the VirginMobile:It's a great service to have for the inbetween time or in case of emergencies. I bought a Shorty when I was inbetween switching wireless service providers and couldn't afford to be disconnected from my work. It served the purpose... but I quickly learned that $20 doesn't get you far on this thing- after a week of making two-minute calls per day, I had to top up twice. $40 per week IS a little expensive- Nextel would give you 300 free incoming minutes for that amount.The service really IS a rip off and it is E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E!!!But then, you have to understand that the service is target towards teens, hence the name Shorty. Also, calling the customer support center is pretty difficult because they address you as if you are calling from your 3rd period math class. The conversation becomes all giddy and full of phrases such as ""We'll hook you up..."" Not really what you want to deal with if you're older than 15.But back on track- its targeted to teens with the idea that teens will run up all of their minutes within a day and leave their parents trying to foot another $20 ""top-up"".",1
"great but not great

i love this phone at sometimes but it so dull and boring make it colorful instead of black and white",4
"NOT A GOOD PHONE

I should not even give it one starI will give it no star.Bad Things-can not hear when you are talking to someone-batterie dies SO fast-The bottons are wayyyy to small-the screen is really smallI could go on all dayGood Things-ohh i forgot there is noneBottom line DO NOT GET THIS PHONE",0
"Never got the phones just the run around

Ordered 2 phones with 'pay as you go' service.No one was home to accept the package so it was sent back to the local FedEx office.Called FedEx to have the package re-routed since I work during the day. FedEx said a 'Re-route' could only be done by the shipper.Called Virgin Mobile customer service to have the package re-routed. I was rudely informed that it can't be done and was basically told if I didn't like it, I should just return the phones.I refused the delivery from FedEx and was told I would recieve a refund.Months have passed. I've called Virgin Mobile's customer service many times to discuss my refund. I've filed complaints with BBB and FCC.STILL no refund.",0
"I USED KIDS REVIEW CUZ ITS EASY TO USE!

this phone is good for people who need a cheep phone, but with nice features like polyphonic ringtones and kewl screen savers u can download... but the screen is like a greenish-blue (is ok) but u cant download any backgrounds! u can only put on words as a background. overall i would receemend this phone for a teen/kid who needs 1 for friends,family or emerginces.... its small, slick and makes the ladies turn!",4
"lookout guy

Hey LyndaI think that you should read it this review again. I should point out that some of the plans contains hidden fees like the minute 2 minute plan. They charge you 25 cents for the first 10 minutes before you can get 10cents a minute after that. If you use ony 10 minutes its $2.50. 20 minutes will be $3.50 and so on.If you think about it's almost just like a $1.50 access fee which is included in the first ten minutes. Also When I was doing the math, I was making an assumption that the average number of minutes of usage per month was 300 minutes at an average of 10 minutes per day for 30 days straight which is roughly the normal amount for people who don't use their cell phones often. It is only an estimate. I'm just trying to point out the fact that even if you don't use your phone every day, and if you add up all the days that you actually use you phone along with the cost that was assess that day, you will realize that it is not really worth it.",0
"Garbage!

This is by far the most uncomfortable headset I have ever worn. The whole thing just dangles off the ear and the earpiece does not stay in the ear at all. Also, the volume is horrible and everybody said I sound like I'm in a windtunnel. Did I mention the earbud broke the first day I had it? Do yourself a favor and do not waste your money on this!",0
"Great Product!

After trying many other headsets, this is definitely the best headset I've ever used. Good sound quality and minimal or little interference from other car noises.",4
"Great product

I really wasn't expecting much for the price, but I don't know how I went without it for so long. Easy to use and is clear as a bell. The company, Webtreo is great too. First one didn't get to me so they sent out another one quickly.",4
"Don't Recommend

I bought one of these today and spent hours trying to make it work. Even at my cell phone's highest volume setting I can barely hear someone on the line while sitting in an absolutely silent room, let alone in a car. This product might work if it was plugged into an amplifier, but as it is, I don't recommend it. Even if it had all the volume in the world I would still have given it only three stars because I never did find a physically comfortable position to wear it. And, the test calls that I made ended up with the people on the other end not being able to hear me either. This product is one of those where you get what you pay for. Buy something more expensive.",0
"Body Glove Ear Glove

This is not a good product because people say they can not hear me! I was robbed with buying this product!!",0
"NO GOOD

I have had this product for 5 hours and it is going back!!! Stick to wetsuits not electronics Mr. Bodyglove",0
"It's an 'open-air' case so to speak

Now that a photo is finally available (I bought it 'sight unseen' a year ago), you can see the configuration of the case. Actually, it is quite adaptable to a number of applications...flashlights; knife sheaths; electronic items; etc. Just don't over-bend the arms...they 'might' (repeat: 'might') break. And. at the time, mine had a spring-lever-action for the belt clip, and that's the way it looks on the frontal photo. But if you look at the backside photo, it looks like a straight 'clasp' under tension (like on some eyeglass cases). I like that type better as it's more compact, and holds just as securely (...as I have both types.) So, I can't really tell which one you'd be getting here.",4
"Comfy, but Too Quiet

Pros: comfortable, compact, lightweight and comes in an attractive and useful storage pouch.Cons: people on the other end hear loads of ambient noise, and even at the loudest setting, I can barely hear the call.I like the idea of this headset, but I am returning it. It just wasn't loud enough.There appear to be some sound quality and volume issues that Body Glove needs to work on. It is possible that the low volume problem is related to my phone, the LG L1400.If you buy this headset, make sure that you get it from a retailer that has a good return policy. I bought mine from Best Buy, so I will be stopping by after work to exchange it for a different headset.",1
"Ehh..

I think i should've gotten the black one.. In fact the 1st hour i got it I thought i should return it. Its not a good fit, the edges are not even and the holes are misaligned slightly, but after awhile you learn to live with it and its not bad.. until.. the softer white part on the back of the case catches all sorts of dirt. Now this part is always dirty. But if you keep ur hands clean all the time its okay i guess. I work for aerospace my hands get dirt once in awhile on it.",1
"Perfect fit, lightweight & great grip!

I LOVE this case! It's the third case I've purchased for my Galaxy Note, and FINALLY I'm done looking for the perfect case! This is the perfect one for me. The first one I purchased was a nice, slim fit but extremely slippery, which caused me to drop the phone constantly. The second case I purchased had a great grip but was extremely bulky and covered too much of the main screen, making it hard (sometimes almost impossible) to do things that required me to touch close to the edge of the screen. This cover, however, meets all of my expectations. It's extremely slim (absolutely no bulkiness), fits like a glove, has a little bit of a rubbery feel instead of a slippery feel, has grips on the sides of the phone that make holding and handling it so much easier, and it wraps around the front of the phone just enough to protect the edges, but doesn't cover up any of the screen. The Galaxy Note is a beautiful phone and this case doesn't take away from its beautiful look at all. I've read some reviews that complain that this case doesn't line up on the phone perfectly. My case fits perfectly. The volume buttons and power buttons are quite a bit harder to push now, but it works out okay because I'm not accidentally pushing them at random times like I've done occassionally in the past. It takes a bit firmer of a push now. If I could change anything on the case, that would be the only thing, that I wouldn't have to push quite so firmly to adjust the volume or the power. But since I absolutely love everything else about this case, I still give it two thumbs up and FIVE STARS. I'm so excited with this new case. It's just what I was looking for!",4
"Nice Fit!

As the title says, the cover fits very well. The cut outs align to all of the inputs for headphones, micro USB back speaker, camera etc. The buttons for power and volume may be a little harder to press but I was forever accidentally turning the phone off while watching a video and holding with both hands. This does not happen anymore so call it a trade-off! The seam of the cover does have some rough/raised parts which could be honed with a razor blade if desired. Had it for almost a week and it is still nice and white. Easy to slip off and on so I'm sure a little soap and water once in a while should maintain the color. I don't expect it to last the life of the phone but for the price that is fair.",3
"Excellent case--with caveats

Love this case-- bought two of them! But... the holes for the pen are off, so you have to cut them out, very carefully, with a razor blade, or otherwise have to take the case off every time you want the pen.For those who may say theirs was fine--the company first told me they were all off, then told me that some were more off than others and they'd find a better one if I ordered. I ordered a second one and it was worse than the first. Since the company by then knew of the issue, you'd think they could resolve it.Too bad. You'd think the one who designed it would have actually checked to see if it worked, because other than the pen's hole, the case is excellent--better than another Galaxy Note case I bought that cost twice the price.So--I highly recommend this nicely designed, well thought out case--but be prepared to alter it with an Exacto knife (not difficult, but awkward; don't cut too far or the case is useless; just take a sliver off the left side).",2
"Great phone

When I bought this phone recently, the Sprint salesman said, ""the only thing that this phone can't do is fly."" He's right.Major features on this phone (aside from good ol' features like ""it makes phone calls""):-The phone doubles as an MP3 Player, which works very well (the phone includes stero headphones - along with a hands free microphone. The cool thing about the headphone/microphone setup is that the microphone is the part that plugs into the phone, and then the headphones plug into the microphone: which means you can use any headphones you want with a standard sized headphone jack like that you'd find in an iPod or similar. Not only does that allow you to hear your music clearer, but you can also hear conversations better.-The phone has a built in FM transmitter. Ignore the reviewers who said that they're transmitter didn't work: either they got a defective phone or they have no idea what they're doing. It's worked fine for me: in fact, used on my home stereo, I can be on the opposite side of the room. I particularly enjoy this feature because I don't own a car: I'm a member of Zipcar (zipcar.com) car sharing - so now I don't have to bring CDs with me as I'm changing from car to car - I just have to have my phone with me, which I would anyway.-The phone has a Micro SD card slot for memory expansion. The phone includes a 64MB card (the largest card to be included with a phone) but it'd be wise to purchase a larger card eventually. Th card can be used for MP3s, photos, videos, files, etc. Also included with the phone is an adapter so that you can fit the micro SD card into a standard memory card slot. Files from the micro SD card can easily be transferred into albums and files on the phone. The phone comes with a USB cable which enables you to either use the phone as a modem, or to use the micro SD card as a flash drive - this is an awesome feature because it essentially makes the phone in a portable hard drive.-The phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera/video camera. Not only can you take short 30 second videos to send (either to another phone, email address, etc...) but you can also shoot 'long videos' which can basically be as long as the micro SD card will allow before it's memory gets filled. There is also a flash included on the phone (the camera has many other standard features too, such as the ability to shoot black and white, sepia, negative, etc...) for being a camera on a phone, the photos that it takes are pretty sharp!-The Phone has Sprint's PowerVision capabilities - you can watch live TV, check your email, browse the internet, check the weather, news, get maps and directions, etc... The Power Vision is much faster than Sprint's standared Vision services. You can of course also send and receive video and picture mail.-Along with those major features the phone includes a slew other more standard features such as calandar, voice memos, alarms, Bluetooth capabilities, a music composer which allows you to create your own rings, etc, and a million other things.Overall, this is a great phone that can do pretty much anything for you. The best thing is that all these features fit in a phone that has a shell that's smaller than the popular Razor phone (as far as overall dimensions go - it's not quite as thin as the Razor, but close).You can't go wrong with this phone.",4
"Great phone

Ah, this phone is excellent. There is a wide variety of ringtones ranging from ""Smells Like Teen Spirit"" to simple Melodies. It is lightweight and it feels comfortable enough to hold next to your face while you talk. It is very user friendly and easy to get used to. Also, the dial buttons are very nice, unlike the Razrs. The screen quality is beautiful and the camera is very nice. Great pictures. You DO have to buy a seperate Micro SD card if you want your own music on it from your computor. Just put the SD card into your computor, drag and drop the music files, and you're good to go.",4
"HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT

I got this phone in early September 2006 and paid $100 more for it than it costs now. Both my husband and I got the same phone. His phone may rate as high as a 2 or 3 but I'm giving mine a 1. I'm already on my second one. I have a lot of problems with the phone ""echoing."" Everything I say gets repeated back to me and I can't hear the other person. Sprint told me it was a problem with the phone and gave me a different one... but now my 30-day exchange period is up and this one is even worse than the first. It doesn't happen on every call, but it happens often enough to be extremely annoying.Other problems -- BATTERY LIFE GETS A NEGATIVE 10. My battery is often completely dead after 1-2 hours of standby, non-roaming use. I've been stranded without a phone DOZENS of times. I charge it up all night, leave the house with it fully charged in the morning, maybe make one two minute phone call, and it powers off with a dead battery within 2 hours. I also have a tremendous problem with it constantly saying ""Data Call in Progress."" This is obviously what is running the battery down every day, but no one at Sprint can tell me what is making that happen and I'm not running any applications or making any data calls. I try dialing out, and I can't - it says Data Call In Progress. I try in vain to find anything that is running or making a data call, power off, pull out the battery, start back up -- and it still says Data Call in Progress. Then my phone powers off because the battery is dead. I've been trying to find a car charger and an extended life battery, but neither are available at my local Sprint store, on the Sprint website, or on Amazon as far as I can tell.Camera -- I bought this phone because I wanted a megapixel camera and this seemed like it would be a good one. Every picture, however, is horrible. Much worse than the crappy old phone I had before that had a low resolution camera. Colors are distorted and you practically need to mount the phone on a tripod to get a steady shot (not that you can actually do that).Music -- It's very annoying that the Sprint Music store launches every single time you want to play a song. Also, the Sprint music player can't play MP3s that you load from your computer. You can only play those through a separate part of the phone, and then it only works if the phone is OPEN. You also have to advance to the next song yourself because there is no play list of your own songs. It works fine for the songs you buy through the Sprint store, however.FM Transmitter -- I've tried three phones now (my first one, my current one, and my husband's Fusic) -- in three different vehicles, and the FM Transmitter didn't work at all in any of them. The guy at the Sprint store told me that is common, his wife's doesn't work either. Apparently you will have better luck if your car has an antenna built into the face plate inside the car, or it would possibly work if you wanted to stick it in the back window closer to the antenna.Vision - WHAT A HUGE RIP-OFF. My previous plan, which I used with my old phone that broke in half, included Vision for free. I didn't change my plan at all, I just changed our two phones -- so imagine my surprise when I found out that I was now being billed an extra $50 a month for Vision. I called them and they said my plan included regular Vision and this phone doesn't work with regular Vision so they automatically ""upgraded"" me to Power Vision Ultimate for $25 per line. Information that would have been useful for them to share with me before I bought this phone. There are some cool features with the Sprint On Demand, such as movie listings and Mapquest locations on your phone, but the few times I've actually needed to use those services, the Sprint network has been down and unable to connect. Plus - $25 per line per month for Power Vision and that doesn't even include text messaging??Alarm - you can't change the interval of the Snooze. You could do this in my old phone and it was very handy.Receiving Calls - I'm not sure if this a problem with the Sprint network or with this phone, but half the time, these dumb phones don't ring. My husband and I have tested it (because it causes many an argument when you call someone ten times and they don't answer and then you found out the phone never rang). We have tried it out at home. Both phones turned on, both show a full signal, both have the ringer volume on... but we try calling them, either from a landline or from the other phone, and it goes straight into voicemail and never rings at all. Then the voicemail indicator goes off and you have the message, but the phone never rang and nothing shows up in the missed call log. That's happened when other people have tried to call me too, from other wireless networks. The phone just goes straight to voicemail. This doesn't happen all the time either, but I bet it's at least 30-40% of the time.Overall, I'm extremely disappointed and not at all happy to be stuck in yet another two year contract with a crappy, useless phone that is never there when I really need it. Either the battery is dead, I can't call out because it's stuck in some mysterious data call mode, or the stupid thing just doesn't ring or register my calls. However, at least if you buy it now, you'll save $100 over what I paid for it.",0
"great phone

the phone is awesome. if you go to newegg.com you can even get a gig of memory for just over 40 bucks. the transmitter is a little tricky at first, what with finding an empty station that will accept the incoming transmission clearly. over all a great phone. send and receives calls even when no signal bars are showing, as long as service symbol is on display. definitely worth the money they are asking for it.",4
"An excellent phone

I'll qualify my remarks-the first Fusic that I purchased had to be replaced after 2 days because it wouldn't ring when the number was dialed. My local Sprint store replaced it with no problems. This review is for the 2nd phone, which functions as it should.The call clarity is exceptional. It's hard to tell you're using a cell phone. Reception is great even in marginal areas.The FM transmitter works well. I have a Subaru with the radio antenna built into the rear window and the FM transmitter sends signal to it with no problem as long as the phone is on the dashboard. If I try to put the phone in my pocket or below line-of-sight of the antenna it doesn't work.The phone is fairly small and the buttons on the side are easy to press when talking on it. The case is also slick which can make it a little difficult to hold. However I always keep my cell phones in a leather case, so that problem is alleviated.The menu system is easy to navigate. The music player takes a little getting used to, but once you figure out the controls it's simple to use.Overall I'm very satisfied with the phone. LG has a real winner with this one.",4
"Incredible Phone

I absolutely love this phone. When I first went to the sprint store to get a new phone and plan I picked the Katana (Sprint's Razr). While ""test driving"" the Katana for a while I became increasingly dissatisfied with it. After deciding I wanted a different phone I narrowed it down to the Samsung A900 and the LG Fusic. Not doing much research I picked the fusic. This was a great descision.-FM transmitter> Didnt care about it when I bought the phone and now I use it every day. It works excellent in my truck (to the point that I forget sometimes and try to change the track on my cd player). In some of my friends vehicles it doesnt work as well, although that is probably due to their antenna.-Style> I think the phone look and feels really good. The white is kind of pearly and the phone comes with four different collored face plates. The only negative is that the phone is not popular enough for companies to start making new face plates with alternate collors and designs.-MP3 player> The speaker on the phone works very well. If you are in a room or on a walk, you and people around you can easily hear the music playing out of the phone. When you get in the car, just press a button to switch to the FM transmitter. Then when you get out and walk into work plug the headphones in and it automatically switches to headset mode. Very simple.-Camera> I hear its good but i never use it. My Casio exilim is always in my other pocket ready to go.-Negative> The only problem for me is when the MP3 player is in use it is not possible to make a call and then continue listening when your done. After making a call you must re-enter the mp3 function and find whatever you were listening to again.Overall, this is a fantasic phone and i feel lucky to have stumbled upon it.",4
"darn good phone

I just took advantage of a weekend sale which allowed me to buy this phone for $50 after all of the rebates. Of course I had to sign up for a new 2 year agreement, but I've been with Sprint ever since the mid 90's so I guess it's not to much of a stretch. My previous phone was a Samsung i300 Palm/phone hybrid. This fusic model is alot smaller and I have to get used to it's smaller size in my hand and in my pocket.There is alot to be desired with this phone considering the price----decent reception and digital signal/digital roaming-looks hot (obvious ipod influence) and you can change the faceplate color-unlike the i-pod, you can hear music with the built-in speaker-you can download music from Sprint store or load your own tunes to play-The interface and navigation is easy for the most basic phone tasks (making calls, adding contacts, using cam)-FM transmitter is awesome. Probably the best feature on this phone-You can play music without opening the phone-Sprint's Powervision-wireless backup which comes in handy if you lose the data on your phone-phone can be used as modem (Of course you have to pay a whopping fee for service)-dedicated camera and volume rocker buttons-expanded memory using a micro SD card (comes packaged with a 64mb card along with a standard SD adaptor)-bluetooth capable-You can use popular IM/web mail portals like yahoo, AOL, Earthlink, etc.Now....for what I wasn't crazy about:-NO ANALONG ROAMING! I think I'll miss this most from my old phone.-Songs from the Sprint music store are expensive. Right now, they have a 3/$5 special. The regular price for just 1 song is $2.50! rip-off.-When the music is playing, you can't do anything else. On the other hand, I must note that if you're getting a call, the music will stop for you to answer it. Then after the call is finished, you will resume music where you left off.-The speakerphone is competent at best.-The ringtone choices are not good at all. I think they do this on purpose so that you can download ringtones from Sprint.-Don't rely on the camera. Unless you have a really steady hand.-The more advanced features are more difficult to access. For example, enabling bluetooth requires several steps. The same goes for the FM transmitter configuration.I'm probably missing a few for both pros and cons. I'm really into gadgets so a phone like this suits me just fine. I don't know if the simple cell phone user would find this ideal since there are so many features and not all of them are easy to access. If you're not into all the bells and whistles, then stay away from this phone. But if you're into playing digital music, text messaging, and all the jazz that Sprint's Powervision has to offer, then I strongly recommend the fusic.Contrary to the negative reports I've read on the FM transmitter feature, I find it to be an amazing feature. The thing to remember is that you have to experiment with all the possible channels you're using to get the best signal. They give you like 12 open slots for you to program. You can't tell me that all 12 of your choices won't work right. All in all, nice addition to the Sprint line-up.",3
"I am very happy with this phone

After 3 years of beating up my old, very basic LG I needed a new phone. I normally don't care for all the bells and whistles on a phone. Normally I think its just more to break or will just lead to me giving sprint more of my money.The MP3 player part of this phone is great. I love that I can put my own music on the phone. I bought a 512mb micro SD card here on Amazon for less than 20 dollars and can fit about 150 songs on that. That is plenty for a road trip or riding the bus to and from work. Right now the largest card is 1 MB but a 2MB will be coming out in the fall. The controls might not be as intuitive and the actual mp3 player as fancy as an Ipod but it works well enough. The phone comes with a set of bud earphones with good sound. I understand that if I purchase bluetooth earphones some music (unlicensed) will not stream over them. I'm not that annoyed by the cords.The FM transmitter is fantastic. If you are driving a long distance and a station comes in strong on what was an open channel you'll have to change station settings. You also need to keep the phone fairly close to the radio. I live in a city and park on the street. I love not keeping many CDs in the car anymore. Before I had to be bothered with stashing them away or taking them in and out of the car.Sometimes people have a hard time hearing me over the speakerphone. The speaker is loud and I hear them well if I turn it up. The reception I get with it is the best that you'll get with sprint. It's also a great looking phone and I get compliments all the time. I'm happy with my purchase.",4
"Fusic is useless

I returned this phone due to multiple issues. First irritation I discovered was that if you don't like the handful of ringtones and other noises that come with the phone you MUST buy new ones from Sprint Vision because there is no way to load your own from your computer or from the SD card to the phone. Sprint Vision costs upwards of $15 a month. Ringtones, songs, applications, games and whatnot are $2.50 upwards and must be renewed every 60 to 90 days so think of just how much it will cost you to really be able to use this phone before you buy it.The FM transmitter works but the sound quality is so so and there will be static if you use it in your car. I found that getting a extension cord to power it in the car and using suction cups to stick it to the window behind the driver seat really helps reception and battery life. This works in my car based on the location of my cars antenna. Adjust this method to best fit your car if you try it. Haven't found a method to get the transmitter to work in my Semi unless I am parked.Micro SD cards come in the 2 gig size. I highly recommend purchasing a 1 or 2 gig card as the included card will only hold about 20 songs if you put nothing else on it. Do note though that a 1 gig card loaded fully with music your music player on the phone will be slow to load but it will load and work provided all the songs are in the music file on the card. Use the phone to format the card before you put anything on it at all and be certain to load your songs into the music folder the phone puts on the card and you'll save yourself a great deal of trouble.My phone developed the problem of only playing 20 seconds of music before stopping and restarting the song. I tried recording the song in at a better quality level and though that version played fine on my stereo via my usual MP3 player the phone had the same glitch playing it.The last straw for my phone was it dropping calls when I was standing still in a high coverage area but only for certain land line numbers. It dropped calls to sprint customer service so often that the only way I had to reach sprint customer service was to call them from a land line phone!I can't recommend this phone. This is an updated review. I'd lower my star count to zero now if I could. The only perk now was that sprint made the return by mail process fairly painless and I now have a phone that works.Hope this was helpful.",2
"Good phone. One annoying problem.

I have had this phone for about a month and a half and am impressed with the quality of it. I am however on my third one, and being told I need to return it for a fourth, because of the fact that every one I have had so far has been unable to download the Firmware Update. Without this update the Media Player that lets you play music from the SD Micro has a habit of freezing at completely random times while listening to music. I then have to restart the Media Player, and even if I do that there is a 50% chance that it will simply freeze again on any other song I play.I have also had a slight problem with overheating, but it only occurred after watching clips for a period of about 8-10 minutes. It is completely understandable that the phone would get quite warm after doing this so I have not been to mad about it.All in all I believe that this is a good phone even though I will probably be returning it and using a different one from here on. If you buy this phone however I would have to agree with what other people have stated, make sure the store you buy it from has an excellent return policy just in case...",3
"Ditto--Great Phone

Kudos for this phone!The Micro SD included fills up pretty quickly, where about tweleve songs filled it up. The micro SD comes with an SD adapter and I bought an SD/USB adapter at CompUSA for about $10.00 and they work great, just like any another expandable memory stick. Songs loaded on the Micro SD need to be placed in the Media folder or the phone won't recognize them.Battery is good considering what the phone does. I purchased a back-up battery for $30.00 plus S+Tax but the phone didn't recognize it and wouldn't work. So I returned it and bought an original battery for about $35.00 plus, and it works great! Better than the one that came with the phone, although they both work fine.The phone functions work fine, pretty standard stuff.",4
"Best cell i have EVER had!

Sprint has a real winner on it's hands with the LG 550 Fusic.It has so many features, i am still learning something new about it every day.Not only does it have all standard cell phone fgeatures, but it allso has a very easy to use multimdia player,Internet access, and 3+ forms of instant messaging.It is also the first cell in the U.S. to have an FM transmitter that allows you to broadcast all your music stored on the phone to a car radio or any radio with FM.You get to choose and adjust the frequency so you will always get excellent qualisty as long as the fusic is within a few feet of the receiving FM receiver.Music also can be listened to with wireless Bluetooth headphones which is also a first for a cell phone as far as i know.Sound quality for and reception for call is excellent.I even got a clear signal in the middle of a local Walmsrt where 90% of other cell phones would never pick up a signal.Battery life is also above average and i find myself only having to recharge the FUSIC every 3-4 days or so and that's only part way to keep the power topped off as much as possible.Anyone looking for an extremely versatile Multimedia cell phone with the main focus being on being an extremely good mp3 player/cell phone, should definitely check out the LG Fusic.Right now there's nothing on the market like it or in it's league of quality.",4
"LG Fusic is terrible

In the five months that I have owned this phone, I have had 4 batteries, and replaced the entire phone, and it still doesn't work! I don't know if it is Sprint or the phone, but about 1/2 the time, calls will go directly to voice mail, and I may not get a voice mail notification for hours! Even without using the phone, the charge won't last longer than 5-6 hours. This phone is terrible, and the service and support is just as bad! That's about $300 I won't get back!",0
"sweet

one of the best phones I ever had. The mp3 player and radio transmitter work very well and the micro SD is awsome!easy to learn and understand this phone is very impressive!",3
"I HATE THIS PHONE AFTER 4 MONTHS...

I USE TO LOVE THIS PHONE...UNTILL...THE BATTERY STOP CHARGING THE WAY IT USE 2, THE PHONE DOES FREEZE EVERYDAY!! ((DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE))...I'M LOOKING INTO GETTING A NEW CELL PHONE BECAUSE I HAVE A 2YR PLAN...THOUGHT I WOULD POST THIS MESS. JUST 2 WARN EVERYBODY OUT THERE THAT'S EVEN THINKIN ABOUT BUYING THIS PHONE!",0
"BAD PHONE

Well, where do I begin?-It freezes every time I try to put a memory card that is bigger than the one it came with, EVEN THOUGH I was told that it could hold that memory card.-Its not reliable. I don't know if it's sprint, or the phone, but either way, sometimes it won't ring and it will go straight to voicemail.-The battery is no good. I charge it at night, and then when I take it to work or school, 2 hours later it will be dead. So, I tried not to ""over charge it"", but it still dies. So I have to carry around the charger.As for all the things it has, such as the live TV, you have to pay alot more on your plan every month and it's not like you can watch a variety of things. It's only like ESPN and the weather channel. Next time, I'm getting a Samsung phone..",0
"LG has problems - great features, bad batteries galore

I am on my third fusic. First one worked great until i killed it with an aftermarket charger (Don't skimp on the charger, not worth it. I have killed 2 phones now with cheap chargers). Was able to get Sprint to send me out a replacement. The battery only lasted a day. I would charge it overnight, come home from work with still a full charge, next morning it would be dead. Should last around 5 days in standby, like my first one. This one also would intermittently go directly to voicemail and i wouldn't get voicemail notices. Went to Sprint store this time and got another replacement. It got worse. Battery only lasted for 7 hours and same intermittent ring problem. Went back to sprint store and tried to get another replacement, but they would only give me a new battery. This seems to have done the trick. I'm back to 5 days of standby. This phone is back to being awesome!!!I love all the features of the phone. Most important to me is the built in FM Transmitter (no other in Sprint has it). I think more battery replacements will be in my future. I would recommend this phone for the features, but not the reliability. Get the warranty.",1
"It's pretty good, but I have a big battery problem with it

I really do like this phone, I have had a total of 5 phones, this one is by far my favorite. I have one problem with Sprint in general, No one is able to bluetooth me any ringtones, so I have to buy them from Sprint. It really stinks. The camera works very well. It is pretty cool how you can have a video background on your main screen. Now to my battery problem. I like the whole mp3 thing, but when my phone is in my pocket I end up pressing the outside buttons and turning my mp3 player on. This happens ALL THE TIME now. I cannot figure out how to disable the outside buttons, but I was able to get the sound turned off, so it doesn't go off in class, but the mp3 player ends up killing my battery because I don't know it is going until after I get out of class. If anyone can tell me how to disable those buttons PLEASE let me know, or if you know how to bluetooth ringtones to and from this phone. It would be much appreciated. Thanks",2
"A great flip phone with tons of features

I was fortunate enough to be a Sprint Ambassador which gives me the use of a Sprint phone for 6 months for free and in return I just give them feedback. This is not biased review because of that. If I truly hate the phone, I would say so because it makes no difference to me. I read many reviews on Amazon and I know how important that is to me when buying an item.First the phone is sleek and so light. This might be one of the lightest phones I have ever used. The phone doesn't feel too cheap however. I like how you can flip this phone open easily with one hand. Some flip phones are closed so tightly you need two hands.It's a ""cool"" looking phone. It's not so tiny that you can't find it but it'll easily fit nicely into your pocket. The buttons are nice and big and laid out nicely.I have not put music on my SD card but I have downloaded many songs from the Sprint store. First it's very easy to download songs. Their selection is pretty good and I've been able to find most song I want. My only concern is the cost. It's $2.50 plus tax for a song. A bit pricey I think. But once you have it on the phone it's easy to access. Music sounds great from the speaker and headphones. I like how it has the FM transmitter built in so you can play your music in your car. However, it does not work well for me. No matter what channel I try it has a lot of static. It could be my car antenna (BMW). There are buttons on the outside of the phone to control the music player so you can play music without having to open the phone. I like that feature.Sprint has the EDVO high speed internet which makes downloading super fast. I'm use to T-mobile's EDGE speed, which still feels like dialup. Because of EDVO, you're able to view streaming video and live video. The channels Sprint offers is pretty extensive. Sports, entertainment, and news. I like having the NFL Network Live. Video quality is about what you'd expect from a phone. If you watch video in a quiet room, the speaker is fine. However, any other time you'll need to use the headphones. A great feature is that if you're watching a video and you flip it close, the screen on the outside of the phone will continue to show the video. Nice to have if you don't want to watch the video with the phone flipped open. But the screen is much smaller.The only problem I have is that you have to subscribe to most of these channels. They are between 4-6 bucks per month plus tax. Every month you have to pay. So adding more and more channels just adds up. It's good because if you get tired of a channel you just don't renew it for next month. The bad is if you love bunch of channels, the cost can add up to keep all of them. It would be nice if they had a flat fee you paid for a package of channels you could select.You can now download and watch movies. The selection is small and it costs 3.99-5.99 plus tax which is only good for 7 days. It's a neat feature but the video quality is poor and I cannot imagine watching a 2hr movie on such a small screen. Just not worth the money.There are a bunch of applications you can download for it. It has GPS capabilities which is nice to have. They seems to have something for everyday use. Again, monthly charge for everything. Most other phones let you buy a program for a flat fee and it's good for the life of the phone. I wish Sprint would do that.Lots of games as well. You can download poker and play with other people online. Nice way to pass the time. They seems to have new games all the time. The quality is just like what you'd expect from a cellphone. Can't imagine playing these games for hours but just a short time to kill time. You can pay per month for these or just pay a one time flat fee for the games.Phone quality is good. I haven't had a problem with any phone calls. The sound is good. The speakerphone works well and the other end can hear me pretty well. It has Bluetooth so you can pair a headset with it.Overall a great phone with major style points. If you're looking for a great flip phone from Sprint, I do not think you can go wrong with this one. As for the Sprint service, I enjoy the high speed internet and the features that you can use because of it. I just don't like how you have to pay monthly for every little thing. Because of that I give it four stars.",3
"Does everything... but doesn't do anything well

This is the 10th mobile phone I've owned... I'm a bit of a mobile phone enthusiast. Geek, if you will. This will be the first model I ever send back.The MP3 player makes an annoying crackling noise. I've tried several headphones, same issue. The FM transmitter is too weak for use in my car, on any frequency - a problem I've never encountered with my XM radio or Belkin cigarette-lighter FM transmitter. It only works if I leave the phone behind the back seat's headrest - hardly convenient were it to ring.Of the three 1.3MP camera phones I've had, this one is the worst - for one, it snaps the picture the instant you press OK rather than wait half a second, so in effect, pressing the button wobbles the phone slightly... and you end up with a blurry picture. (Note that it does have a 5-second timer option, which is helpful to steady your hand, but needs to be re-enabled every picture.) It also performs worse than average (grainy) indoors. Now I don't expect to get great quality with a phone's camera, but this one is comparatively mediocre.One nice feature is that it plays Sprint TV full-screen, holding the phone sideways - something I haven't seen other phones do. However, headphones are essential if you use this - as the phone's only speaker is on the front of the phone. So as you watch TV, the sound comes out away from you, and it's not loud at all (even at max volume). Also, it's compatible with GPS navigation - a nice surprise, as Sprint doesn't advertise this phone as GPS-enabled - but I couldn't hear the directions because of the speaker facing away from me.But, worst of all, this phone has this tendency to NOT RING when I get called! Even in full signal, I occasionally get voice mail notifications... without the phone ever ringing. Speaking of signal, it doesn't do too well there either - my older LG phone didn't drop calls nearly as often.It's too bad, because this phone's specs are awesome... but the execution is flawed. Maybe my phone is a dud. But judging by other reviews here and elsewhere, it seems that there are a LOT of duds out there - so buyer beware. I'm off to trade this one in for a Samsung phone.",1
"POS

My wife and I each have the Fusic - for 6 months now. She had battery issues right away - it took some time for my phone to develop the same problems. We have both had the batteries changed out, and I'm ready for another...",0
"I Think I am in Love--Best Phone Ever

I picked up three of these phones last week for a family plan. Two of the phones are for my 20 and 22 year olds and one is for me, a 57 year old mom. Some of the reviews say they can't figure out how to put MP3's on the phone or use some of the other features. I have had no problems figuring any of the features out. I am listening to the MP3's as I write this using the included SD memory and it is just GREAT!! I really like that almost everything you need is included with this phone and a few things you don't need, but are nice to have, like the changeable face plates. LG is using their initials to say, ""Life is Good"" and with this phone I have to agree.My boys are also very happy with their phones and enjoy the many features. Also the battery life is fantastic for a phone which is being used to do so many things.",4
"If you're buying it for the FM transmitter, make sure you can return it...

The only outstanding feature of this phone for me was the FM transmitter/MicroSD combination... Unfortunately, the FM transmitter is completely useless in my 2006 Miata. The range seems to be about 8 inches. If I hold the phone up to the rear window and point it at the radio antenna, the signal is clear, but anywhere else in the car and it goes to static. The concept is REALLY cool, but it just doesn't work.Make sure the store you buy it from has a good return policy...",2
"The worse phone I've owned

I have owned a Motorola, Samsung, and a Nokia. This has been the worst experience. I returned my first one since it would not hold a charge and even the screen would flicker.No one makes good chargers for this phone except LG. Do not bother with third party chargers (they will not work but try if you feel like wasting money). There are several reasons why I give it such a poor rating.No chip to swap numbers. I'm sorry, I do not care to have a hard drive so all my numbers are retained only on the phone and to transfer it I have to pay a transfer fee. Uncool!The only good sound is if you had a headset. The speaker is sub par.The FM transmitter has never been all that reliable.Sometimes the phone doesn't ring. I just get a voicemail. I have read that I am not the only one with this issue. I checked to see if I had it on no ring or no vibrate mode, and it was on maximum ring!Lastly, but most imporantly...battery life. It is horrible. Yes, I did change some settings to extend battery life. Such as turning off the keypad, dimming after a few seconds delay, etc. Giving me another battery at the Sprint store after giving me a hard time for brining it back doesn't retain customer loyalty.One pet peeve - The icons switch back and forth. If I get a voicemail it can't decide on giving me an envelope or a mailbox icon with sound waves.Buyer Beware on this phone.",0
"I hate this phone!!!

This is the worst phone I have ever had! I have had it only for a year and I have replaced it once already because of the battery not working. I am now having to get it replaced for a second time for the same issue. I will have full bars and talk on the phone for 2 minutes and then the phone goes dead! I also don't get my text messages half the time and if I do get them it will be 2 days later when I receive them.",0
"Nice phone. BUT you can't buy a battery for it anywhere!!!

Everything about this phone is great. Well, the FM feature is weak. The thing that really worries me is you can't buy another battery for it anywhere. What happens when the battery dies?",4
"Disappointment

One of the reasons I bought this phone was for the MP3 player. That was a mistake. After loading the player with music on a micro SD card, the player freezes after playing just one song and it has to be restarted. Also, the information about the song, (such as title and genre) does not fully load. I have spent a lot of time tagging my music so it was frustrating when the player showed tagged songs as ""unknown"". Also, the player automatically loads up the ""sprint store"" every time you want to play music, which becomes annoying after a while. Funny, the features to buy music work great. Guess the priorities are clear.This would be less frustrating if the phone excelled in other areas, but friends have remarked that it is hard to hear me when I speak with them using the cell, so even in its core feature fails.Do yourself a favor and find a different phone.",0
"Unfriendly phone

I hate this phone. I wish I didn't buy it. The worst of it is using the dial pad. It is so unfriendly. Please drive up to a sprint store and use a dummy phone to see what I am talking about. Additionally, the ring tones are very limited and if you want to get a new one from sprint you have to pay $2.5 for the ring tone as well as 2 cents for each Kilobite of download which makes the total charge about twenty freaking bucks for a normal ring tone. The camera lense is twistd and you need to adjust the way you hold the phone to take a normal picture. Don't buy this phone unless you think you will use the internet functionality in it and even with that, I'll think twice",0
"Sexy New Phone

I switched to Cingular for better service in my area and got this new phone at a local retailer. It's a great phone with a sexy look, but trying to figure out how to use the MP3 player was a chore! After reading the manual which was useless when it comes to explaining how to download music and calling Motorola directly, I finally figured it out after messing with the phone and my computer for nearly an entire day. I searched the web and couldn't find help anywhere. Note that this phone will not work with iTunes and only accepts MP3 files.Some things to note. In your box, you only get the phone and a travel charger. You will need to purchase the following separately (which increases the costs... another reason for the four stars):* Ear Bud or Bluetooth ear piece* Headphones to listen to your music. (You can still listen to music without the headphones, but it plays it on a speaker phone)* USB cable to connect your phone to the computer so you can transfer music. NOTE: at the retailer I purchases this phone from, they told me that to use the MP3 player, I needed to purchase the $50+ ""Motorola Phone Tools"". Not true. All you need is the USB cable.* Memory card to hold additional music/pictures. (I only got the 512 MB and have enough room for all)To begin downloading music, you don't need to purchase any additional software as I've seen posted on other sites. Simply connect the USB cable to your computer and phone. Grab the MP3 files from your computer and just drag it to the external drive which is in your phone. That's it. When you unplug your phone, go to the MP3 player which is in the Games section. It took a while for the MP3 player to update once I downloaded all my songs, but after they were loaded, my MP3 player works like a charm.It's very convenient to not have to carry around my iPod and a cell phone when I travel. I've got everything I need in my new RAZR. Good job Motorola!",3
"Good Phone

Pros=-MP3 player has no song limit like on the RAZR V3i, ROKR E1 and SLVR-Classic Razr style-Camera has many diffrent lighting functions-3D games capabilities-Great Call QualityCons=-MP3 player has an annoying load time-camera pictures are easily blurred-Paint on outside is easily scratched.Bottom Line=A great phone for anyone who loves style, the color red, or music. Allthough the MP3 player does not have iTunes ease of use, it makes up for it by not having that annoying 100 song limit on the SLVR, ROCR E1 and RAZR V3i. The camera is not the best but takes decent pictures for a phone camera. It is also worth noteing that the phone does not have a standard headphone jack so you either have to buy their headphones or use Bluetooth. All and all a great phone for any teenager or pre teen.",3
"Motorola RAZR V3r Red Phone (Cingular)

This Motorola is a great looking phone and works very well. About six months ago, I upgraded my old Motorola to the LG500. The LG got very poor reception when I was at home and I realized I never had that problem before with my Motorola. So I went out and bought this RAZR V3r and my reception problems all went away. I'll stick with Motorola from now on. Overall, my observations are:1) Great looking phone and easy to use.2) Reception works great for me, but I'm sure it all depends on your location.3) The phone only comes with a travel charger. If you want to use any of the features, you will likely need to buy the accessories.4) This version of the RAZR accepts a MicroSD card, so you can significantly increase your storage at minimal cost.5) The battery life is excellent. I get almost a whole week of use without having to charge. My previous phone, the LG, only lasted about 2.5 days. Please note that my results are primarily due to little use and mostly standby time, it's still much better than the LG!6) Some female friends commented that they don't like the keypad, although they could not say specifically why. I have no problems with it.Good luck to you whatever you decide!!",4
"Poor call quality, speakerphone issues

I thought I would love this phone, but I was so disappointed! Every time I made calls, people would complain that I was cutting out. When I had the speakerphone on, I could hear the other person perfectly clearly. But all I could hear them saying was ""Hello? Hello? Are you still there?"" They could not hear me at all.I actually exchanged the phone for another one of the same, with the same results. So now I have washed my hands of it.Let me add that my previous phone, the Motorola V551, had none of these problems. Call quality and speakerphone were great. I don't even want to comment on all the features such as the phone and MP3 player. If the phone doesn't work, who cares? I think that Motorola is concentrating too hard on bells and whistles and a slick design, and ignoring the basics.",1
"warning - MP3 player is NOT ""built in""!

The point of this phone's creation was to replace the Itunes with a basic MP3 player. Without the MP3 player, it's just a basic RAZR. I just returned my V3R to the place I bought it, after hours on the phone with Cingular and Motorola, trying to find out how to access the 12MB storage that supposedly holds about 50 songs.What I was eventually told was that you MUST buy a MicroSD chip to use the USB cable to put songs on your V3R, which is an additional cost, or you must use Motorola Phone Tools, which will cost you $29.95, or you must buy a bluetooth dongle for your computer, which they couldn't even assure me would work.And be warned, some depart. store and mall employees either don't know or will lie to you and try tell you that the 3G on the sim card is 3 gigs of storage - it has nothing to do with storage, and refers only to the type of network that you can connect to. There is also some debate still that neither company could answer as to what size MicroSD chip this wil support - you may be limited to 1G of storage. It got poor reviews in the major tech mags for sound quality as well, so I gave up and returned it rather than spend another $100 on the parts that I wasn't assured would make it work properly. It's very pretty, but not worth the hassle.There are many MANY web boards out there dealing with this phone (and it's siblings) and the troubles people are having with moving files to and from.If you want an MP3 phone, your best bet is the Sony Ericsson W300i Walkman phone, which I just bought here for a penny. It is not as sleek or pretty, you'll still need a memory card, and the camera is it's weak spot, but it got rave reviews for sound quality and ease of use, I've never had a Sony drop calls, and you can get an adapter to use your favorite 3.5 headphones to listen to your music. It even has the Sony ""bass"" that is so nice with their regular MP3 players. I have no fear that I will enjoy it as much as I hated the hassles of this phone, and as much as everyone else who's tried it.",1
"Great phone

I've read some of the bad reviews and the biggest concern was the MP3 player. True, you have to buy a micro SD card, but I found a 2GB one here on Amazon for around $22. I only have a 512MB one because I upgraded from a Motorola ROKR that came with one. You also have to have a USB cable to fit, but it's a standard size one you can pick up at any discount store pretty cheap. The best thing about the MP3 player is it syncs easily with Windows Media Player. Just drag the songs from your library to the Motorola icon and click Sync. A couple little things to remember. The music files must be in either MP3 or AAC format and a bit rate of 128 or less. My small card will hold about 100 songs, so the 2GB should hold around 400.",4
"RAZR is badass

Everyone says them Motorola RAZR suck! They break so easy blah blah blah. Well they're actually wrong. Motorola RAZR is actually one of the most sturdy phone I've ever owned. Its been dropped, fell in a puddle, thrown, stepped on, pretty much through hell and high water. And with the expandable memory card that you can buy its good for music but you can also make your own ringtones and use those. You can buy a program, cut the song shorter to like the chorus line and put it on your phone for a ringtone. And text messaging is easy with the T9 predictive text. Its easy and fast to text. So I would definally recommend the RAZR for anyone who is looking for a phone.",4
"I LOVE THIS PHONE

dispite what everyone else says i found that the mp3 player is on the phone and that you do NOT have to buy a $40.00 package. it works great just add a sd card and rock on. it has every feature that i could ever dream of haveing. And once again the MP3 player IS built in and you do not have to buy the package to use it. the package is so you can download songs from the internet. just buy a usb firewire cable for your phone and use itunes to convert the song of choice to mp3 format move it to your phone and woooooooohooooooooo!!!!! rock and roll!! The Ringer ID and Pic ID is great. records video with audio. takes great pics. I LOVE THIS PHONE!!! MP3 player is located Mystuff>Games&Apps>Digital Audio Player.",4
"Great the second time around

I had to exchange this phone the first time i tried using it because it had problems with the battery or something. But when they sent me a new one it worked out much better. This phone is a really cute color. It's very small and i love it. I can't think of any cons to this product.",3
"the best phone i've had yet

this is the coolest phone i have ever owned! everyone comments on the cool color of it, wanting to know where to get one. the mp3 player holds up to 2GB of music and i can plug it straight into the stereo in my truck. i previously had a silver v3, and i love this one so much more. it is easier to use, the menu items are more user friendly, and it just looks good!",4
"MP3 Player is NOT built in

I have the same problems as some of the users below stated, and spend FOUR HOURS on the phone with Cingular with none of my problems resolved.The MP3 player is NOT built in... you need to buy not only the $40 media kit with the USB cable and headphones but ALSO a $50 MicroSD Card EVEN THOUGH CINGULARS SITE HAS THE MICROSD CARD LISTED AS ONE OF THE THE INCLUDED FEATURES.... so if you want a $500 phone, go ahead an buy it.",0
"Old Friend

My former Razr died and I needed a new phone before vacation. I chose another phone and hated it almost from the beginning, but had few choices since I did NOT want a ""smart phone"". Then someone suggested an unlocked Razr over the Internet and I immediately headed to Amazon to find BJ Wholesale offering a new Razr. I contacted BJ and they responded to my questions quickly and I ordered the phone. I LOVE having my Razr again--it's like being reunited with an old friend. Thank you, BJ Wholesale!!!",4
"terrible quality

It only worked for a month!!!...ridiculous, right? I guess it's ok for the price I paid. But I have to look for another one now :(",0
"dont buy

it came almost next day but did not work at all i ended up having to buy a chrger from cingular for $25 it was rediculous!!!",0
"Good deal

Cigarette lighter plug-in is way to big but then again this is old outdated tech. Got it because my girlfriend has an our outdated phone and wants to keep it.",2
"Samsung Cell Phone Car Charger

Had a hard time finding this item for my old - but reliable - cell phone. First one I ordered didn't fit so I returned it with no prob. Consequently, when this one arrived and fit, I was a happy camper.Arrived on time and in perfect condition.",4
"Too clumsy

I did not like the look and feel of the product. Decided to throw it out and be careful with the phone!",2
"IT BROKE

The chargers worked great but if you are buying this for the Covers. Don't. Out of the three i bought two of them broke within the first week. One of which ruined the phone becuase is put a ridiculous amount of pressure on the program button on the side of the phone. These covers were poorly made and when buying a cover please look for ones that don't have the clip things on the side, just look for the ones that are smooth and wrap around. anyone would be much happier. Once again these cover were poor at best.",0
"well..

I got what I paid for not really complaining, but the clear case broke when in less than a week. Also it did not fit properly. The top edge near the camera on one side hit the back side when you open the phone. Also the car charger kind of works but the phone keeps saying ""Unauthourized Charger"" and then won't charge. Also when it is charging it doesnt do a whole lot of charging, left for over 5 hours plugged in it still had not reached a full charge. But it was a cheap set that would be great for teenagers as they happen to destroy and lose things anyway. You could buy a hundred of these and still not break the bank. Also company shipped fast and gave me 15% off my next purchase. Amazon was also great.",2
"Snazzy looking but don't expect it to last too long...

Cons: Little pieces of this cheaply made snap-on plastic case started falling off within a few days. All the sellers offering this product seem to charge outrageous shipping prices for such a small item.Pros: Does protect the phone, doesn't add too much bulk. Plus the bright color makes your phone easier to spot.",2
"Bargain

I saw these at the mall selling for $20. It's not even CLOSE to being worth that much. I found the same thing here for way less and it works fine. It stays on alright and the bright color makes it easier to spot in my purse.",3
"Dropped calls just one problem

Seems everytime I switched cell phone towers I lost my connection. Screen very difficult to read outside during the day. Ring tone low, missed 2 calls when other cell phone would have heard. Couldn't see anything set up wrong but alarm would only buzz, even when listing to tones to select for set up. Volume low when used handset while in bluetooth mode in car.",0
"Nokia 1600b series, wow what a phone

I must be honest, I shopped around and looked at a lot of phones. I also must admit that I have never had but one cell phone about 4 years ago and the service was horrible in this area. I was able to return it and cancel the contract because I was told the salesperson was not supposed to sell me the phone for the area I live in.I thought I would take a chance after looking at hundreds of cell phones and I am very pleased with the Nokia 6300b I purchased. I liked it more than the iphone because it was sleaker and much easier to learn how to use, and fit better in my suit and other garb. I found the pictures are very nice at 1600 x 1200 resolution.There is one thing I need to know if anyone has the answer. Nokia support is closed on Sundays, big bummer but I need to find out what the maximum SD card memory is on this phone. I found some good deals on 16gig but I don't know if it will support that much memory. The person at the company I called to place the order (not Nokia) said I should find out that the maximum memory is before purchasing the kit that's on sale for only $59.00 that includes a card reader.Can anyone please tell me what the maximum SD card is for the Nokia 6300b series?ThanksPhil",4
"Buen telefono

Este ha sido el mejor telefono que he tenido. NO es de gama alta pero todas las funciones están adecuadamente organizadas. Lo mejor es su diseño, su peso liviano, la resistencia a los golpes es altisima. La pantalla LCD de 16 millones de colores es muy buena. Las fotos que he tomado de dia son de buena resolucion. Para escuchar musica es agradable. No lo dudes, compralo.CONTRAS: Solo acepta tarjetas microSD de hasta 2 GB, si le pones una tarjeta de mayor capacidad el telefono se bloquea. La camara no tiene flash. El sonido que registra cuando graba un video es malo.",3
"Nokia 6300

This phone is great. Hot, slick design. Works perfectly with my gsm provider, better than my origonal phone. Great sound and clarity. Absolutely love it.",4
"Excellent Little Phone

For the price, this phone is one of the best i've ever had. Good battery life, good screen, good reception and clear voice audio. It's slim and light and not bulky like a lot of the flip or Blackberry phones. You can carry it in your shirt pocket without a problem.",3
"A great phone.

Let me start out by saying I have had many phones over the last 8 years, but this is one of the best, if not THE best. The screen is BRIGHT! It looks good but you can not adjust the brightness. The menus are the epitome of intuitiveness. Call quality is great, although the volume could be a little higher. Overall a well built piece of technology. I would definitely recommend this phone to anybody looking for a great phone.Pros:1. Bright screen2. Easy to use menus3. Excellent call quality (voices sound clear and crisp)Cons:1. Cannot adjust screen brightness2. Call volume could be a little higher",3
"Nice phone, not much to complain

I had previously last phone was Nokia 6080 and I have always been fan of Nokia. I am using this phone with AT&T;'s old service and wanted something unlocked but at the same time not a very expensive phone. My main requirements were to have solid reception, good battery life and ability to record calls (given the fact that these days there are so many bad customer service reps at various companies).I have done quite a bit of search to find something that fits with my requirements and was inclined for 6126, 6555. But they were flip and I wanted to avoid flip phones if I can. Came across Nokia 6300b and was impressed with its features and price on Amazon (it was only $166). Went ahead and purchased it.Usage experience:- Battery that comes with 6300 is an issue. Standby time is at most 36 - 48 hours.- Talk time is more or less 2 hours. I've heard that if you use DL-5 batteyr instead of DL-4 that comes with the phone, the battery life increases. But DL-5 will not fit right away and it need to be modified- You can disable GPRS, Bluetooth etc if not using to increase battery life- Old nokia chargers won't work. If you have many of those, better by a converter- Used Kingstone's MicroSD card (2 GB) and it works nice- Mini USB cable that came with your camcorder / digital camera can be used to connect this Nokia with Nokia PC suite- Reception is ok and I get 2/3 bars most of the time in my home but it works all the time- Call conversation recording will give a beep tone that will be audible to both parties. Therefore its not silent recording. You can use this only when talking to company cust service.- It has a nice feeling to hold but I have to be careful when entering numbers. If you have large fingers it will need even more attention.- Screen is very bright looks very good.- S40 OS is quite quick- My package did not include he cushion that comes with earphone (for the handsfree) and package was very carelessly packed- There is a strong hissing sound when using handsfree connection.In all, I am happy with the phone except for is battery. If you are looking for a candybar style phone with bluetooth and memory, this will be a good choice.Good luck",3
"Awesome Celphone ""nokia 6300""

I really liked this celphone..Unlocked, Great screen, mp3 player, and nice 2.0 mgapixel camera..it is a cute phone, small and adorable..great I liked it..",4
"Phone died and Nokia failed to honor the warranty

This was a great phone until it died after a few months of use (no signal reception.) I thought that was not a problem since it was under warranty. Boy was I wrong. Nokia's warranty repair center took several weeks to update the software return the phone to me unrepaired. Then I sent it back and they returned it unrepaired a 2nd time. This time they claimed they would not repair the phone at all since it had mysterious ""corrosion"" which they hadn't noticed the first time. I will not buy a Nokia product again due to their terrible warranty service.",0
"Nokia 6300

I really like this phone. Good reception, good keyboard, nice screen, all metal construction, easy to use menus, slim size but easy to hold, FM radio and music player work well.It is a 'candy bar' style phone so you have to deal with the keyboard locking, and you should be careful not to scratch the screen, but it has been dropped several times with no apparent damage.Have not used the camera. My opinion is that if you need good photos, use a camera, not a phone.Battery life is good, but we don't use bluetooth so we expect the battery to last quite a while.This model is, I believe, made in Europe so it is a 'real' Nokia, as distingushed from the made in China Nokia model that I got for my wife. That Chinese-made phone is cute but has an array of problems.",4
"A great practical phone

Altough a bit old, this phone has everything one needs for practice use.the sound quality is very good, the menus are easy to navigate,fast and the phone itself is very sturdy (steel case).it has adecent web browser, and supports bluetootha very good simple mp3 player and expandable memory via mini sd.another great feature is battery life: in moderate use it can last up to 4.5 days.the cons are: 1. low quality camera (only 2 mega pixel) 2. it's a 2.5 generation phone, making the mobile internet a bit slower and not supporting video calls.I enjoy this phone very much, and recommend it to everyone who need a sturdy, practical phone.",4
"Review for Nokia 6300 by FIDO

the phone works well and it looks good as well. However, there was a fault in the back cover of the phone. It doesn't close properly. Besides that, I am very satisfied with it. The case that it came in was appealing and the earphones that were given along were great!.I give it a 8 and a half out of 10.",3
"Elegant and complete

I bought it and I was surprised that it is elegant and complete his cell.It has everything anyone could ask for.Not good is the USB cable is sold separately.Need more strength in speakers.Need a little more sound to the headset.No battery lasts a long time as the manual says.But the price is purchase again.",2
"not a good mobile

Mobile looks good.very bad in receiving calls,lot of distrubance.poor battery(even with out single call bettery getting drained after 10 hours).This is the first BAD item I bought in amazon.com",0
"Great little phone for a great price!

I bought this phone to replace my aging Nokia 3650 and 3120 phones. I wanted another candy bar style phone, but with lots of modern features. The 6300 seemed to be a good price, and Amazon sells the unlocked version so it works great with my old AT&T; (before they merged with Cingular and before Cingular became ATT again) SIM card.To answer someone's question from a comment below, my phone was made in Mexico.Pros:- The Amazon version is unlocked and the price is actually pretty good!- Slim design. About the same size as a Moto SLVR. It might be a tad bit heavier, but it's not as wide.- Lots of great features: Bluetooth, 2mp camera, MicroSD support, USB support, voice dialing, voice recording, etc.- S40 interface is pretty easy to use and fairly responsive.- Transferring/deleting/moving files on the phone memory is surprisingly fast.- Screen is nice and bright.- Speaker is loud and clear.- Build quality is very solid.- Reception seems better than my older 3560 and 3120 phones.- 2GB microSD cards are really cheap and easy to find now. Just one card provides more than enough storage for ringtones and photos.Cons:- The phone's aluminum body seems to retain heat. Just holding it in my hand for a while makes it really warm.- The phone won't charge off the USB port.- The side and top buttons are a bit hard to press.- The camera lens is exactly where I normally rest my index finger on the back of the phone.- Only supports 3gp h.263 video (176x144 @ 15fps).Overall, it's a great phone. The major cons for me are that it doesn't charge off USB and that it gets so warm when I hold it, but the positives still outweigh the negatives.",3
"Mostly great

My Nokia 6101 with my Tmobile-to-Go has been very good, but I still have a preference for candybar phones, and I coveted more camera resolution.The Nokia 6300 works with T-mobile, but it is ""unsupported"". Inserting the SIM card for my account immediately gives me my telephone, text messaging, and voice mail. Nokia provides an online configuration tool that gives me multimedia messaging and T-zones. T-zones has some limitations with this phone. It won't provide download of games or ringtones. T-mobile's webpage provides a configuration tool for some unlocked phones, but the 6300 is not among those models.Voice quality has been excellent. The Nokia 6101 is tough competition on that, but the 6300 possibly exceeds it. In the building where I work T-mobile signal is good by the window, but drops to nothing deeper in the work area. The 6300 works deeper than other T-mobile phones I have used.The display provides beautiful color when backlit in low ambient light. Under bright incident light it appears monochromatic. This is good. It provides excellent readability in direct sunlight.The 2 MP camera is not a good substitute for a stand-alone camera, but it could be nice to have if something photogenic happens when my better camera isn't with me. It is noticeably superior to the VGA camera of the 6101. However, to get a 2MP picture out of the phone requires a data cable or a card reader. MMS messaging can be set to a maximum resolution of 640 X 480, but it actually only sends portrait shaped pictures to email at a maximum of 480 X 360. Landscape shaped pictures will transmit at 640 X 480, but the only landscape shaped picture in my gallery was transferred into the phone by data cable, having been taken with my old 6101. Landscape can't be selected, and the 6300 can't rotate the portrait shaped images it takes into landscape. Incoming images from email get shrunk even smaller.Keys are small. Battery life is not bad, but shorter than average. I think a better design would have been to use a slightly smaller landscape screen, make the phone a little thicker, and give it a heftier battery. That's not the current fashion.The 6300 is slightly longer than older or less expensive medium sized Nokia candybar phones. Being thinner it fits in most leather belt cases that work with the chunkier phones, because the case flattens enough to accomodate the extra length.I was able to transfer my phonebook from the 6101 to Nokia Suite in Windows using the CA-42 cable, and I transferred it into the 6300 using the DKE-2 cable. Cable sold separately. I hope by now Nokia is finished coming up with new cable standards. The data port on the 6300 has a plastic cover with nothing to grasp. The trick to opening it seems to be to remove the battery cover to find an edge to dig a fingernail into. Linux does not seem to recognize the phone and data cable. The micro SD card can be read with an adaptor and reader in linux. The phonebook cannot be copied to the micro SD card.While it would be nice if a slightly better design were available, the 6300 seems to be a good choice so far from among what is available.",3
"Another winner from Nokia

I have been using Nokia cell phones exclusively for as long as I have had a wireless account, 13 years and counting. The 6300 is just another fine example of exceptional design and function from Nokia.THUMBS UP:- form factor is super-slim, super-sexy with a ""just right"" kind of heft to it;- the design is spot on and gives the phone a ""rich and luxe appearance"" all for a reasonable price;- continuing tradition of super easy-to-use Nokia phone menus; if you've never used a Nokia phone before, it won't take you long to figure out all the basic functions;- feature set is adequate for a no-nonsense phone; no extraneous features;- microSD support means up to 2GB of whatever you want [MPs, pics, games, videos, etc];- 2MP camera with digital zoom and basic picture effects;- above average phone loudspeaker; MP3s sound pretty good!- programmable softkeys allow for unique customization for quick access to your most used apps;- gorgeous screen!- easy to use Nokia software makes synchronization, backups and file management a breeze.THUMBS DOWN:- battery life is pretty poor thus far [blame the gorgeous screen];- camera is poor in low light or less than ideal conditions; no lens cover;- default ring tones not loud enough, but this is solved if you use your own MP3s provided they are already pretty loud.That's pretty much it. This is terrific phone and will make a worthy companion.Check out the new Nokia 6301 which is the same as the 6300 but with UMA support [so you can make cell calls on open wireless networks].Of course, I am now in love with the new Noia 6500 Classic, an all aluminum monoblock beauty...Cheers,-mariusar",3
"Simple yet Brilliant

I am very pleased with this phone. While it lacks the bells and whistles of the N Series, it does what a phone should do, and perfectly might I add. The display, the ease of use, the simplicity of the interface, the reception, etc, make up for the lack of gadgets and buttons.Furthermore, it feels incredibly sturdy and solid, with brushed aluminium components and such a detailed, clear screen.My only reservations are in regards to it's non phone components, namely the lack of mirror and flash in the camera. While well lit day shots come out very well, indoor low light situations leave a little to wish for.I would recommend this phone without reservations if you are seeking a good, elegant and simple phone.",3
"Great Phone...I Love It

I am a loyal Nokia customer. I have used their bar phones for years and have always appreciated their durability & reliability even though they weren't the sexiest phones. Well the 6300 has the old reliable Nokia qualities to go with a great style. I love this phone! Nokia has really stepped it up on this one. Being that AT&T does not carry this phone I had to buy it unlocked. No problem using the standard sim card from AT&T. My contacts and everything switched over. No need to purchase the software or mini usb cable that is sold seperately. I was able to download the software (Nokia Suite I believe it is called) off the Nokia site and was able to sync the phone with my outlook using the mini usb cable from my Creative Labs MP3 player once the software was downloaded. Once I synced my calendar and contacts from Outlook I had to use Nokia's customer service via the web to allow me to send and receive multi-media text messages. That was easy...they sent the settings straight to the phone and all I had to do is punch in a pin number that they send you and you are ready to go with multi-media messages including sending pictures from your phone to friends & family. I had to make a similar request of customer service to begin receiving AT&T's Media Net but that was just as easy just follow the directions. The only cons: I wish the battery lasted a little longer - I am having to charge every 2 days. To get the cap off the mini usb port takes a little effort and the call volume could stand to be a little louder. But if you are like me and like Nokia & their bar phones but want a more modern up-to-date phone you will love the 6300.",4
"Excellent item, very fast shipping...

Excellent item, very fast shipping... Very good camera with 2 MP, bluetooth, USB port, mp3, fm radio, microSD card slot...",4
"THE BEST!!

This is an amazing device. It is intuitive and elegant. This phone is a pleasure to use and I have had no issues (besides trying to get t-zones set up but I don't really use it anyway). If you want a well made device then please buy this phone. It is worth every cent I paid for it. I have only had it for a day and already feel like I have it all figured out. I was able to install a 2 gig SD card and upload music via bluetooth from my ibook without even a glance at the instruction booklet. Nokia is so great! I had a t-mobile Dash for 3 days and it was the worst phone experience I had ever had; dropped calls, hard to dial, terrible interface, etc., but this phone has been amazing. The interface is well-designed, smooth, efficient, with great pre-installed ring tones and graphics. It is very stylish. The physical form is one of the best I have seen on a mobile device. ZERO complaints. If you want a solid well built candybar phone buy this now. you will love it.",4
"A good, wise purchase.

Got the White-version of the Nokia 6300 for my wife. She loves the form factor. slim, aluminum battery cover, camera pouch. Unique white color (compared to the black and red). Great sound and camera. Downside is battery life since it has a small capacity battery which needs to support the 16 million color screen. Small internal memory (7.8MB usable) to save SMS. A safe buy. Go for it.",3
"Fantastic mobile phone

This phone has been great. Not as high tech as some, but beautifully designed. The reception is far above any other phone I have owned, and the sound both incoming and outgoing is very loud and extremely clear. The speaker phone is fairly underpowered, and the battery life is under par. That said, the positives of this phone far outweigh the negatives, everything works, and well. Best phone I have ever owned.",4
"Simply excellent

Sophisticated and stylish, this is the best Nokia phone in years. Terrific build quality, great menus and a slim form make user friendly in every sense.",4
"Blackberry Pearl plastic holster

Great product; has a slight design flaw that is easily remedied...when you clip your phone in, the control ball gets pushed in, thus selecting items inadvertently on your desktop. The plastic is thick enough that you can use a Dremmel tool or other file to shave a little indentation in it to keep the ball from being depressed when you clip it in. Other than that, it is a great product and I can't live w/out it.",3
"Wilson Antennae

This Wilson Electronics mobile antennae model 301103 works great, when and where I need it. Boosts the signal from 1-2 bars to 5.",4
"wilson antenna

This product was a simple installaton with very little effort. Great product and i would highly recommend. Shipped and recieved on time.",4
"Cellular Antenna

The antenna works great. I bought it for my USB Internet Access card. The aircard barely has a useable signal inside the house with only it's built in antenna. The antenna has a ten foot cable which lets it sit at the corner of the front porch. I have a steady 3 or 4 bar signal most of the time with the antenna.The only complaint is that nearly every cellular device; aircards and phones, need a unique adapter cable to work with the antenna. This is not the fault of the antenna maker or seller. It is due to a lack of standardization in the cellular industry. This vendor does sell most of the adapter cables for [...] but their info does not make it obvious that you need one or easy to figure out which one.There is an exhaustive list of the adapters, searchable by device manufacturer and model numbers at the antenna makers site at [...]Good Luck",3
"Never drop another call

I bought this to accompany my Wilson Sleek. An FME to SMA adapter is required (I bought the 90 degree version) to work with the Sleek :-( This sticks to my car roof great at highway speeds, and along with the Sleek keeps my calls rock solid. I mean, I haven't been anywhere in Virginia where I couldn't get a cell signal.A note of caution, this is so powerful, use only in rural areas. I found this antenna, along with the Sleek, to hit so many cell towers when in metropolitan areas that it hurt my coverage. Therefore, I just unplug the Sleek when in good coverage areas and have no issues.If you buy the Sleek, this is the must have accessory! But don't forget the SMA adapter costs extra.",4
"Cute, little, poweful antenna

This antenna is mightier than it appears. I needed to install the antenna in my attic due to wind issues. I tested a grid and yagi but, this little Wilson picks up as strong of a signal as the others, and it costs a lot less!",3
"ist rate

All Wilson products were excellent but not user friendly. Directions included did not explain products and their use properly. For example, the green light "lit" is not mandatory to use the amplifier. Also, as long as the "no phone service " icon is not illuminated on the phone, the amplifier will function. Again, the instructions are incomplete, especially concerning building installations. Please pass on to factory. I almost returned everything out of frustration but stuck with it. I had the antennae taped to a broom stick!!You probably have abnormally high rate of returns due to the above.",3
"love it

love it...would tell everyone about it. it is the best product on the market....helped us to only have a cell phone...no house phone....only one bill",4
"Strong magnet, great antenna

Strong magnet, great price, but if you need to mount it on a slant be aware that the polarity with 4G towers requires it to be vertical. If you need to bend the antenna, be sure to heat it up first or you'll snap it - it's brittle.I would advise purchasing this antenna. The boost it provided when combined with the Wilson Sleek 4G-V is great!",4
"Requires a unique Wilson adapter!

This antenna cannot connect with the Wilson Cell Phone Signal Cradel Booster without a special adapter from Wilson. I have ordered the SMA-Male Connector 971119 and hopefully it will work.",2
"Well......

Great but you need the WILSON ELECTRONICS 971119 Fme Male to Sma Male Connector to make it work. So I got to wait another 10 days - twice because the first adapter was lost. Why not put the *&#@&%$ adapter in with the antennae?? Dumb. Are they worried about losing the 10 cents it cost to add it to the package?? Works well once it is all together. Original antennae - no so much. This should be the standard antennae in the first place. Why ship a marginal product??? Bought for the Wilson Sleek Booster.",2
"adaptor

did not have the adaptor for the handset in box so could not use extended antenna while on vacation in remote areas.",1
"works great - even indoors

I bought this antenna primary for indoor use - I have a Verizon MiFi which I use in the car on trips and at work. It works wonderfully in the car - I did a speed test before and after hooking the MiFi to it, and the speed I was able to get improved from about 100 Kb/s to 500 Kb/s, and it remained stable as I drove on the PA Turnpike - was even able to stream Netflix - though I just did that as proof of concept, don't want to burn my bandwidth that fast :).I was able to get it to work indoors by putting it on a cookie tin, though the speed improvements weren't as noticeable - I will be using it at work starting Tuesday - will update once I see how well it performs there.",4
"magnet mount antenna 301103

did not have female connetor so i could notinstall it with out buying more partsi think connetor shoud have been incluled",0
"Don't Work For Sprint PCS. #301103

They claim this works for Sprint PCS but I got one for my Virgin Mobile MC760 and it won't pick up any signal! In fact it actually makes the signal weaker! I have to put the MC760 in a window to get a decent signal so I thought putting an antenna on the roof would be better but when I plug it into the MC760 the signal strength goes down! I tried connecting it to a spectrum analyzer to check but it doesn't get any signals compared to another cellphone antenna that does receive. I tried emailing Wilson but they weren't any help. Another problem was the cheaply made adapter that connects the proprietary FME connector on the antenna cable and plugs into the MC760. I had to try 3 of them before I got one that would work. The first one had bad threads and wouldn't go on all the way, the second one had a loose center pin that pushed back in when I tried to connect it. The third one finally did fit correctly but there was still no signal. I don't see how Wilson can get away with selling worthless junk antennas like this, they must get a lot of consumer fraud complaints. I'm sending this useless antenna back for a refund.I purchased a Wilson 301101 trucker antenna, mounted it on a magnetic base for a CB antenna and stuck it on the roof and it works great. This one must have been defective.",0
"Wrong connector.

I did not realize that I needed to order a different connector.I don't what model of Wilson that it fits. Not mine.Also someone hacked into my account on this Amazon.com account. And ran up $ 1,100.00 in charges. I had to cancel the account and contest the charges with my bank. Order a new card and pin.",2
"doesnt fit

doesnt fitthe booster i got from here. Got the booster kit an want an extra antenna but doesnt fit the booster..... even bought an extra male to female connection and that does fit ti....",0
"cell phone ant.

i had several items ordered at same time.this ant was either not complet or there shoud have indicated there extra connector to be ordered seperateiy.will call manufactuer to clear up problem.",4
"Hello

For most of us, life feels like a movie we've arrived at forty-five minutes late.Something important seems to be going on . . . maybe. I mean, good things do happen, sometimes beautiful things. You meet someone, fall in love. You find that work that is yours alone to fulfill. But tragic things happen too. You fall out of love, or perhaps the other person falls out of love with you. Work begins to feel like a punishment. Everything starts to feel like an endless routine.Life happens. But. It does not happen to you!You happen to it!We r not victims !For everything that happens in life there is a decision I can make that will make the outcome manageable. Poor decisions: sad consequences. Good decisions : Happy Consequences.;~PB",4
"Okay, if it worked

Product would be okay I guess if the Wilson Sleek signal booster worked. iPhone was not helped on AT&T "E" service in very rural location.",2
"Wrong product for the Wilson Booster

Amazon continues to ship this antenna with the Wilson Electronics Sleek Booster, and it is not the right antenna. Wilson has told them many times they are shipping the wrong antenna but they continue to do it. This was very frustrating and caused me a lot of grief as I was not able to get on the Internet for a week due to Amazon's problem. I am returning the whole package to Amazon even though Wilson Electronics was able to send me an adapter in the next week or so, but the primary reason I purchased this product was to use over the Holidays where the place we were staying had little reception. Not being able to use my smartphone hot spot really made me angry. There is not excuse for this as Amazon has been told many times by Wilson Electronics that they are sending customers the wrong product.",0
"wrong part

it was the fitting was not correct /.called the wilson rep. and told hin=m my problem. he was nice and sent a repacement. good to work with.",1
"Not good for in home use

I have a samsung phone with tracfone as my server, in my home we have zero bars, no service We purchased the wilson sleek with the better antenna in the hope of get at least 1 bar with service. No such luck. Works great in the car, not in our home",1
"Wilson antenna

Got here fast easy to set up and did what it was to suppose to good reception I would recommend it to everyone having reception. Problems",4
"WTF?

Packaging was correct, item was not. Wanted a replacement for broken antennae. Sent me a bag full of broken headsets? or something. Really?",0
"Not working for us.

I'm sure this is a great antenna, but it's not working where my husband is working in South Texas. We hoped it would help him get a better signal, not happening. The area that he is working in is called the ""Dead Zone"" by all this co-workers. This may work for you, but not for us.",2
"This thing really works!

I live and camp in the western U.S. and have found this antenna to be very effective. It works either while driving down the road or while stationary, and it's not too difficult to attach it to your roof while in motion, unless it freaks out your cat when you open the window, but that's another issue.I've tried it on three phones, two Motorolas and an LG, and in all cases it usually brings the signal up by two bars. In areas with no signal, sometimes it allows weak analog service and sometimes it won't. Having this antenna has meant the difference between analog and digital service, or between no service and analog. Even if you are getting four or five bars, when you use this it seems that your calls will get dropped less often, or never.There are a few limitations:1. Your cell phone must accept an external antenna. Look for a hole near the base of the phone's antenna, which is often covered with a rubber plug.2. Many phones require an adapter to be used with this product. You will have to check with Wilson Electronics to see if this is the case. If it is, they cost about $10. Your cell phone store may also carry them.3. This thing works because it is attached to the roof of a vehicle. You can't carry it up on a hill and hold it in your hand - you have to be in the car. I have heard of people attaching it to an old-fashioned pie tin that is attached to some PVC pipe to get it six feet higher, but personally I haven't tried this.4. The cable between the antenna/car and your phone isn't very long, so plan on sitting in the car to use this.Overall, I am very pleased with this because it lets me check my e-mail while camping, which means I can play hooky from my job and not get caught.",4
"Caution: Not for the Wilson Sleek

If you are using theWilson Electronics 815226 Sleek Cell Phone Signal Cradle Booster for All Cell Phones with Mini Magnet Mount Antenna - For Single Userand want an additional boost to your signal, this is not the right antenna for you. Instead, according to Wilson tech support, you need to buy theWilson Electronics 301125 Dual Band (800-1900 MHz) Magnet Mount Antenna with SMA Male Connector and 10-Foot RG174 Coax Cable.",4
"Very impressed. Using it for home usage

I just got this today. It's advertised as an antenna for the car but I'm using it at home. I'm about 100 yards out of a cell reception area (I use Verizon and I have the LG Dare). After reading a positive review elsewhere, I decided to try this, knowing there was a good possibiity it might not work. I've tested it with 2 calls so far, walking around, and it been very good. No drops in signal or sound. Now, I just need to a better solution than a baking sheet to attach the antenna to. Will post an update in a week.",4
"from zero bars to three

this antenna is amazing! Before I got this antenna (and the little adaptor) I had a very unreliable cell phone. I have a blackjack 2 and AT&T.; Out here in the sticks, my phone would drop most calls, or half the conversations. I'd have to walk outside half a block up a small hill to get static filled service near my house. I mounted this antenna on the house roof and ran the wire down into the window in my computer room. Now I have 3 steady bars and perfect cell service.To use this antenna, you have to have a cell phone with a plug for an external antenna. On my blackjack2, this means I have to pull off the battery cover to reveal the external antenna plug. I have to hold the battery in with tape (the cover is off), plug in my adaptor, and plug the adaptor wire into the antenna.I prefer to buy locally and found both the antenna and the adaptor at a large truck stop on the interstate.",4
"The leader in cellular boosters & antennas.

I use a data card in my laptop for mobile Internet access in my company work van, and before I used this antenna I used to be knocked offline constantly, even in metropolitan areas. It was hard to get any work done.Before I had this antenna I had to repeatedly reboot both my data card and it's software, which was a real pain when I was trying to access our company network and complete work in a timely manner. Now I am hardly ever knocked offline, even in exurban and rural areas! What a difference. With the purchase of an adapter for my cellphone, I can even use the antenna to boost my cellphone signal in remote areas, as long as the antenna is attached to my vehicle; the sheet steel that the magnet attaches to provides a ground plane necessary for the antenna to work.The difference is astounding! A must-have accessory for mobile Internet users, or for those who can't get good cellphone reception where they travel.",4
"wrong antenna for sleek cradle booster

I bought this as a bundle with the Wilson Electronics Sleek Cell Phone Signal Cradle Booster. The correct one is 301125 which is listed on Amazon as ""Wilson Electronics Dual Band - 800-1900 MHz Magnet Mount Antenna with SMA Male Connector and 10-Foot RG174 Coax Cable"".",0
"This really works

I am happy with this product, it works like the video says, boosts your signal. My husband now uses it in the trucks that he drives. He needed to by a mobile one so that he can take it with him from truck to truck. This has given him all the cellphone coverage he needs, where he wouldn't normally get any.",4
"LIttle antenna, solid results

In rural NM the cell towers are few and far between. Our nearest is about 6 miles away behind two big mountains. The next nearest is ten miles away and behind low hills. No signal in the house for the old LG VX8300. The yard offers one bar sometimes two (refracted or reflected or magical signal). Directional antenna did not work. Land line nortoriously noisy.A nice tech at Wilson talked the problem over and the 12"" was a cheap tactic. Now I sit indoors in comfort with one bar (sometimes two) with the antenna glommed onto a one foot piece of steel 2x6 (leftover house construction material providing the necessary ground plain). The ten foot coax cable gives me a little freedom of movement. Also, the phone does not have to be constantly charging as it searches for signal. Maybe now I will invest in a newer phone. But first, a more attractive ground plain to match the living room decor, or a steel army helmet to carry the antenna with me, or perhaps a repeater (big bucks!).",4
"Wilson booster Sucks without this.

I live in area that has next to no cell phone coverage. I hooked every thing up right. I called Wilson and got my booster replaced. Same problem booster sucked it kept going in and out of cell coverage. I was pissed off but desperate. So i tried out the antenna. I can now stream video and talk on phone with no problem. hope the review helps you.",4
"Fautless.

Ok, it's a simple antenna, no amp.. keep that in mind.I use this while out on field collects for work. This normally means being out in some form of missile range, test plot, or detonation zone.. meaning the nearest cell tower is out of reach of my phone. While I'm sure a directional coffee can would be just as, if not more effective, this has usually been just enough to have minimal data connectivity back to the rest of the world. It's also been great, thanks to the generous cable length, to poke outside of Faraday-like enclosures to bring data to everyone inside. The magnetic base makes it easy to toss or slide the antenna up the side of a corrugated building, or to throw onto the top of a metal roof. Fits great in my laptop bag.I normally pair this with a Verizon MiFi hotspot, using http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DV0GU8",4
"Great.. BUT you need the adapter

I ordered this one for my truck. I live in a very rural area and bought this for use with the Wilson Sleek. I didn't realize, and they didn't say that you need an adapter for it to work with that device. There is another package out there for a couple dollars more that has the adapter included. Buy that one if you are using the Wilson Sleek or other Wilson Cradle device. On the plus side the Sleek came with much smaller antenna and I am already getting a much better signal. With the right adapter this antenna is going to really help keep me connected. I went ahead and bought the adapter and a second antenna (with adapter) for my RV, making the Sleek usable in the RV or the truck",3
"What a great price!

I used this antenna in combination with my Wilson booster. I am able to get 3G in places where I usually cant even make a simple phone call! If you live or travel in remote areas then you should get this antenna and a booster.",4
"Wilson GSM antenna w SMA connector

This antenna is very good for low signal areas. It is fairly long but ideal for applications where size doesn't impact the installation. Quality/price ratio is very good. The selection of FEM SMA connector GSM quality antennas is surprisingly low accross the internet and often inferior imports are offered at similar prices (~25% less) that this antenna. The signal drops with the cheaper antennas will be higher and shipping cost and delivery times can make up the price difference fast. I like this product and certainly will order again in the future.",4
"Awsome Device Works Great!!

I have 3 of these, I travel by car a lot & this makes all the diffence, I especially like that it can go from rental care to rental car in a flash, When I use them # home I need to make sure I have it attached to a piece of steel so it has a ground plane & my signal goes from 2 bars to a consistant 5 bars. I love the universal design of the antenna so if I change phones I only need to buy an inexpensive adapter & not the whole antenna!!The best least expensive solution to cell signal problems.",4
"Wilson Dual Band Cell Mag Mount Antenna

Consistently get one or two more bars with this antenna than without. Not using an amp. Magnet is very strong. Cable is extra long. From the roof of my Astro van it's long enough to get down the side, in through the window, around the back of the drivers seat, along the floor, up the face of the dash on the pass side, then up onto the dash itself, and still have extra cable. I would recommend this to anyone needing some signal insurance. Be sure to heed the instructions regarding a ground plane. Without this the antenna may not perform any better than the phone by itself.",4
"Cell phone antenna

I added this to my Wilson Mobile pro and made it even better than with the mini mag mount",4
"Get's Me What I Need

This antenna usually provides one extra bar and that makes the difference between having service and not having service. I've had one stop working on me and I'm not sure why maybe the wire was pinched. I'm not sure how long they are supposed to last, but I'm on my second one. When it works it is great. If this one breaks I'll buy another one as there aren't any other affordable alternatives that actually work.",3
"It really works!

This antenna takes about 5 minutes to set up. I may go anywhere from no bars on my cell phone to five. I am so grateful to ""Wilson"" in developing a product that does what it is advertised to do.......",4
"Good antenna but the mini is better

This antenna works well but the mini is better. The main complaint is the wind whistels through the coil, so it must be set way back on the roof. No sound from the mini dual band version and just as good reception.Update 5-28-10: Actually, the mini has much better reception",2
"magnet mount antenna

I can't use the magnet mount antenna on the cell phone booster I purchased because they sent one with a male connector instead of a female connector. So I don't know if it works or not.",2
"Magnetic Mount Antenna

fits on car nicely, helps bring in signal. Works with the Wilson holder that holds your phone. Great item and well priced. Suggest that anyone should buy it if they buy the Wilson electronics.",4
"Amazon Wrongly Recommends this For Wilson Sleek

While ordering a Wilson Sleek Cell Phone booster on Amazon, I added this antenna from the ""Frequently Bought Together"" recommendation. The two items are not compatible. The antenna has the wrong connector. The correct antenna shown in the Wilson Sleek literature is # 301125. I have no problem with the quality of the antenna, I just want to warn others of the misleading information on Amazon.",2
"Just replaced old damaged antenna, still LOOVE IT!!!!!!

I got a rember how much I love my wilson booster and antenna. After forgetting to pull it inside in the auto car wash, and the brushes caught the antenna and lifting and shaking my H2 Hummer before finally pulling the wire into. I went over a week without my beloved cell booster. I need and love this booster antenna package!Wilson Electronics 301103 Dual Band (800/1900 MHz) Magnet Mount Antenna with FME Female Connector and 10-Foot RG174 Coax Cable",4
"works

Where I could not call out for more than a couple of sec. before the wireless call was dropped - I can now use the cell like a regular phone from inside the cabin.",4
"Doesn't work

My phone had zero bars, this did not improve it at all. I tried it on my brother's phone who has two bars in the rural area I live it did nothing for his phone. Not even one bar increase. I used it with the wilson univeral adapter. I am considering buying another adapter but I don't want to waste any more money.",0
"but you need an adapter...

I bought this antenna because Amazon bundled it with the Sleek Booster. Only when I tried to connect them did I find that they can't connect unless you have a barrel adapter. I called the Wilson company and they're sending me one free.I wish Amazon would let it's customers know about needing the adapter...Otherwise, I'm very happy with the purchase.Right now I'm using the small antenna that came with the Sleek Booster. I've gone from 1 bar to 5 bars on my cell phone!",4
"Wilson Electronics 301103 Dual Band 8001900 MHz Magnet Mount

I bouhg this product with the Wilson cell phone signal amplifier, the amplifier works very good, but the problem was the conector of this antena is diferent than the conector of the amplifier. In the page of amazon the suggest to buy this antena with the amplifier but its dont work together.I dont recoment this product to use with the Wilson cel phone signal amplifier.",1
"antennae

seems to wok well. to bad it does not come with the correct connectors to be used with the portable extender product, but adapter are available.",3
"Wrong antenna for Sleek

I bought 2 of these antennas for my new Sleek cell phone booster so I wouldn't have to change per vehicle I was operating in. These antennas DO NOT fit the Sleek unit even though Amazon bundles with the Sleek unit. I had to call Wilson to get an adapter to make these things work. I am not happy with Amazon because it was a lot of trouble to mess with this.",0
"WRONG ITEM

I ordered the combo package and waited for two weeks to receive this antenna..the booster and home office package came with in a weeks times...how is it that I get the wrong antenna when I buy a package deal for the I-PHONE...and get the wrong parts???",0
"Fabulous Phone. Hard to Find Flaws!!

I have owned this phone for about 2 weeks. Got tired of the short 2-3 hrs talk time of my Motorola Razr V3. Traded up for the Nokia E70 because of the long talk time (7 hrs) and extra long standby time (14 days). (Only Cher and cockroaches can outlast it!) I never worry about keeping it plugged in at work, in the car and at home like I had to with the Razr. I literally carried a charger in my purse so I would not run out of power while talking in airports between flights when I used the razr.I always carried a 7 megapixel Canon Powershot A620 camera. So, I was not looking for a higher megapixel camera with the cell phone. Surprisingly, the E70 comes with a one 2 megapixel camera that takes great pictures for a cell phone. This is convenient to take and email pics or send them SMS message to a friend or to the office.I wasn't looking for a PDA/Smart phone since I carried a Palm Z22. The E70 is so feature rich that the Palm Z22 is no comparison. I have since dumped the Palm Z22. It will be sold shortly on the internet. The E70 is a mini laptop in your hand. Using the Palm is like organizing your life on a cocktail napkin in comparson.I was worried the phone would be too large compared to the Razr, but, it is not. The phone is slightly larger than the closed Razr. The E70 and the Razr V3 are the same size when both are open. (See the photos)Surprisingly the usable display areas of the E70 and the Razr V3 are about the same. (See my photos). Motorola added a very wide black border around the Razr to give the illusion of a larger screen. Nice trick. The resolution of the E70 is so much higher that it puts the Razr V3 to shame. The handshake scene in the Nokia startup video will convince you. (See the my photos). See the pros/cons below.The best features are the connectivity to other devices and the internet. Connectivity is supported for both GSM (Cingular, T-mobile) and WCDMA/3G, EDGE and Wireless LAN. Provides high speed data transfers. Internet browsing is simple. I am too cheap to pay T-mobile double for internet connectivity compared to the price I pay for home DSL. So, I just connect thru wireless LAN when at home or in the public. Connection is fast. The web pages are easy to navigate. Itty bitty mini versions of the entire web page can be scrolled. You will get a low memory warning when too many web pages are open. Just close a couple and is right again. Easy to bookmark pages for faster returns. Infrared connectivity is included. I have not used it. Supposed to be able to operate projectors. Wish is could operate my TiVO.Bluetooth connectivity worked great with my Tekkeon headset and a Mac Powerbook G4 laptop. Have not tried connecting to PC with bluetooth, but, expect it to work without problems. The USB/PC cable and Nokia Suite software worked fine. Found it just as easy to copy/paste files by removing the miniSD card and connecting it directly to the computer. Download free software from Nokia.com (Worldmate, ZipManager, Adobe Reader, and Golf Pro Contest 2). Trial versions and purchases are available for download directly to the phone.Found a few faults. The chrome paint is chipping off the joystick after only 2weeks of use. There is a lack of support for standard headsets due to the nokia specific connector (See the photo). Also, no second camera on the display side of the phone to watch the monitor while in video calls. Could not get the Real Player program to play my mp4 videos. Not sure if I am using a compatible format. Still working on this.These are miniscule problems when compared to the features! Highly recommended phone.!PROS:* GSM Triband (850/1800/1900MHz) plus WCDMA* High-speed data with WCDMA (3G), EDGE, and WLAN* Browser: XHTML, WML* Standard Li-Ion Battery 1150 mAh-- Digital Talk Time up to 7 hours-- Digital Standby Time up to 14 days-- VoIP Talk Time up to 3 hours-- WLAN Standby Time up to 8 days* 2 megapixel camera, 1600x1200 pixels* Selectable image resolution, compression level and capture mode: standard, portrait and night modes8x digital zoom, self timer function, sequential shot mode* Recording formats (encoding): 3GPP, H.263 video, and AMR radio* 64 MB internal memory and up to 2GB MiniSD card support* Memory cards: Hot swappable 64MB miniSD card included (37MB more than Nokia N91, 14MB more than Nokia N93)* MP3/ACC music player* Full QWERTY keyboard with ""pillow-shaped"" keys for easy use* Supports steaming video* Choice of emails: Intellisync Wireless Email, BlackBerry Connect, Seven Always-On Mail, Visto email technology* Full fold-out keyboard for quick and easy typing* Support for office applications: documents, spreadsheets, and presentations* Built-in security with compatibility for add-on security solutions* Easy integration with existing infrastructure* Network dependent* Video calls* Caller ID with user set images of caller* Call waiting, Call blocking/forwarding* Reject calls without answering* VOIP calls capable over wireless LAN* Connectivity: USB PC, Bluetooth, GPRS, internal modem, infrared (useful to control projectors)* PDA features: PDA/PIM sync, calendar, to-do list, contacts, notes, reminders, send business cards, business optimized* Synchronize this information with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes using Nokia PC Suite s/w (included)* Multi-use capabilities: Access phone features while making talking on speakerphone* Instant messaging, text messaging* Email client with attachment support (view jpeg, 3gp, MP3, .ppt, .doc, excel, and .pdf files) and periodic polling functionality* Attachment editors: Supports the most common features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Microsoft Office 97, 2000, XP and 2003). Compatible with Zip Manager and Adobe Reader.* Push-to-talk (PTT) capable* Wireless bluetooth GPS software included (Needs Nokia LD-3W or other bluetooth GPS device to connect)CONS:* Missing second camera to allowing viewing of monitor in a video call* Headset connection does not allow use of standard headsets* One display screen (hey, it's a candy bar design)* Missing bathroom sink. Kitchen sink included.",4
"Great phone, but needs some tweaking

I've used the Nokia 6820 & 6822 for 3 plus years and absolutely love the phone. I tried Blackberries and Palm Treo phones, but returned them. Nokia understands that the most important functions should be quick and easy to get to; everyone else requires more clicks, screen touches, or wheel turns to do the simplest of tasks.I immediately purchased the e70 when it came out, as it is the next generation in this ""flip out"" style of Nokia phone. At first, everything seemed to be great. It is a little larger, but still managable. I wanted a phone that would fit in the pocket of my jeans and not have to wear it on a belt clip. This works fine with loose jeans. The flip out keyboard is very similiar to its predecessor, just a little larger. Very easy to use, and all the keys are back lit with the press of a button. The main functions I use, the calendar, reminders, to do list, and contacts are accessed in a slightly different way. However, you can still get to them very quickly. The operating system is more sophisticated, which slows it down a little over the basic OS of the previous versions; but not too bad. It synced via bluetooth to my compter without a hitch, which was great because I transferred all of my calendar appointments, tasks, and contacts in a few minutes. The bluetooth also paired with my car (Acura) the first time and has worked great. It has a 2 megapixel camera and voice recorder also. I haven't really used the camera or voice recorder yet, as I use my phone for business purposes. This phone is layed out perfectly and with the new memory card slot is a lot more capable of growing with my needs. There are too many other functions to list and it will take months to discover how I'd use them practically in my life. It is all great except...It's got a few bugs. The web browser worked great the first day, but since then it starts to load the first page and will freeze up right at the end. Sometimes it won't load at all. I looked around on some mesage boards and this seems to be a common problem. After you back out of the browser it requires a complete shut down, pull out/put in the battery, and restart to work properly again. Also, the contacts displays the names funky. Some of the names it is firstname,lastname and others it is lastname,firstname. When you go down the list it is confusing to find the name because they alternate sporadically. There are no settings to fix it. Again, I found on message boards this is a common bug.Hopefully Nokia will come out with a firmware update to fix the problems. Web browsing and finding contacts are two of the most imporant functions I have for the phone. As soon as they do, I'll rate it at 5 stars.",2
"Simply does not work

You can get the driver to install succesffuly, but the Datapilot software fails to communicate with the phone. To top it off, this cale would be like $5 if they made it in larger quanities.",0
"REVIEW FOR CAR CHARGER FOR MOTOROLA/CRICKET CELL PHONE

Length:: 1:55 MinsCAR CHARGER FOR MOTOROLA/CRICKET CELL PHONE",4
"Fell apart the first day I used it!!

Either way this was only $1.99 for the charger not a deal but I just went ahead and dealt with because it was so cheap!!! But just bought another one but it's a home charger might have better luck! I guess! lol But I would just reccommend the home charger instead of the car charger!",0
"Very inexpensive but works with a few tweaks

This charger was really inexpensive and I'd also say cheap. It kept on coming apart and the spring inside would keep the center pin from contacting the 12v source. A little RTV in side to hold everything together and now it works well. You like to tinker and don't want to spend anything then this is for you.",2
"Car Charger for Motorola V262 Cell Phone

A little flimsy. Fell apart when I stretched the coiled cord a bit too much, but I was able to re-assemble to a working condition again. Still recommend as price was good. Just treat it a bit more carefully than I did at first",2
"Excited!

When I received this case, I was so excited and impressed - it was just what I wanted. I especially like the color and how sturdy it is. I definitely recommend it.",4
"Long Lasting

Bought this for a christimas present for my sister's dogs, who chew on everything. Most of the raw hides that are bought doesn't last as long as this one did",4
"Battery life is the only question

Very satisfied with the product except that Battery has to be charged every other day with average use...",3
"Terrible product. All the buttons are covered with black plastic so you dont know what you are typing.....

You cannot see the buttons because they are all covered up with black silicone. Terrible design... Ihad to cut away all the plastic now it does not fit right....",0
"nokia n96 series

I USED THIS PHONE IN THE PASSED AND WAS AMAZED OF THE PICTURES I SHOT WITH THE CAMERA.I LIKE THE NOKIA MENU , WHICH IS VERY EASY AND HAS EVERYTHING I NEED. THE ONLY HANDICAP IS THE BATTERY ,THAT NEEDS RECHARGING VERY OFTEN.....SO I SEARCHED AND FOUND IT AGAIN ON AMAZON. I BOUGHT IT AND I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH IT.....",3
"Outstanding Value

I used to buy these over-the-head telephone headsets at local stores. I won't buy expensive ones (approximately $20 or more) because I go through them too fast -- with daily use, the cords always get yanked around and eventually the headsets stop working. Ones that cost less are difficult to find. I recently wasted half a day drving around from store to store looking for them. That's when I gave up and decided to buy them online from now on. I found these, and I am very pleased with them. They work great, and they're an outstanding value. I will buy them here from now on as long as they remain cost-competitive.",4
"Old School Always Works

I know you look like an order taker at McDonalds wearing this, and the wire sometimes tangles up in the car, but it works every time. Blackberry Curve users? Get the 2.5mm to 3.5 mm adapter at Verizon VHS25-35MM for 4 bucks. Enjoy!",3
"Headset has excellent sound quality for both parties

Even on a windy day, people never complain about being able to hear me with this headset on. I never have to hold the boom close or cup it. Likewise, with the earpiece over my right ear in the car, I can hear the person I'm speaking with very well, even on a noisy road.The only thing is, it doesn't fit my head perfectly. It works just fine, but it seems to want to slide forward or backward over my hair sometimes. However, it doesn't fall off, and it's comfortable, so I can't complain. The value for the money is unbelievable, the sound quality is impressive. If this lasts one year, I'm happy to buy a new one every year at this price.",4
"Rugged, lightweight, and reliable

This is THE unit you want for using your cell phone hands-free while driving. It doesn't mind being knocked around, sits comfortably on your head without getting in the way while not in use, and in the case of my own cell phone, makes it a whole lot easier for the other person to hear me. On this last point, people often complain that they don't hear me when I talk to them on my cell phone, but with this unit they can even hear me whisper.",4
"disappointed

The product worked fine for about 3 weeks, but now I am not able to hear what people are saying.Moreover, the adjustable band that goes across your head is not sturdy anymore and slips off when I bend my head over.",0
"Very inexpensive, durable, practical Headphones

exceeds my expectations. QUALITY in receiving and amplifying sound-voices.Light weight, clear and very practical. I would not hesitate buying this unit again.",4
"Works well...so what if you look like a geek

Okay, so it is stupid looking. However, it works great and if you drive alone -- who cares.",3
"I'm so in love

I own several different headsets and this headset is the one to order by far. I've ordered several with a number of buttons and gadgets and promises and they did not work to the standards of this 1 at all. The sound quality is superb. I work for customer service agency an answer between 60 and 80 calls within about 3 hours and this headset not only made my job easy but not want did I hear my customers complain that they could not hear meand I heard them fairly well without any feedbackor other complications. I'm ordering a second 1 as backup",4
"Not pretty but fine for home

I work form home and get stuck on conference calls. My arm cramps holding a phone and I find speaker phone annoying. This item is cheap-cheap compared to a Bluetooth device and it works great. Hands free, I can do real work while others drone on the conference call. It isn't going to win tech fashion awards, and your kids will mock you. But the hearing and speaking features make it as good as a handset, and you aren't likely to find it too useful outside the house. It should also work as a PC microphone for recording stuff.",4
"Served it's purpose

I bought this headset as a replacement for my xbox 360 headset that broke ages ago.I was quite pleased with the results =)The audio isn't bad at all, and the mic worked pretty well too.It wasn't uncomfortable to wear, and it didn't irritate the top of my ear where the plastic piece generally goes.Needed a volume control though, tired of noobs screaming in my ears.",3
"Great for the price

I obtained this at closeout prices and immediately tested it on a conversation so I could judge both incoming and outgoing sound. I was able to adjust the microphone a little and the sound has no problems whatsoever. It is a little bit loose on my head and will be the main unit for use for my husband, whose head is larger. I have not tested durability yet, as I just got it a few days ago.",4
"Works great

These adjusted easily to fit my head (which is rather large). The sound and mic quality are good and I have no complaints whatsoever.",4
"Not such a great fit, but a great price.

The fit is awkward. It tends to slip. On any head. I used a paper clip to stabilize the earpiece. Call me MacGyver.",2
"perfect fit

this is the exact size I needed for the trac phone i useit is comfortablewell worth the investment",4
"Nice little headset for the house phone.

Item is exactly as described. Low cost, so you dont worry about it when you drop it or the cat chews the cord! :)",4
"These Cellet headsets work for me.

I use this headset on my Panasonic cordless phone. It works better than the Panasonic headset I had purchased. (2.5mm)Also, I use the cellet 3.5mm on my blackberry where it works very well. These have four conductors (metal rings), and are harder to find. Perhaps they are being discontinued because they are selling for under $7, yet they are better than those priced much higher.All the headsets I have tried eventually break. One reason my be accidentally yanking on the cord over time. The other problem is that eventually, from three to nine months the microphone stops working. I suspect it might be static electricity. This happens across brands. Perhaps they have fixed it by now.Something Star brand headsets I bought at Radio Shack always failed this way. They had a warranty so I would always just return the headset for a new one. Radio Shack doesn't carry them anymore and their warranty is more limited on what they have. You just don't get an immediate exchange at the store. You have to mail it in.",3
"works great

I purchased this headphone set to avoid having to put my cell phone directly to my ear. It fits very well and the sound coming through the headset is very clear.",4
"2.5mm jack

I suppose I got mixed up when I ordered these, but they are 2.5mm. The projuct title for headsets should reference what size jack they are for to help the consumer, or it should at least be clear in the product description without jumping to a details page. I need 3.5mm, so I'm disapppointed. I haven't even tried them yet; I'll have to buy an adaptor.",2
"ok

the software is good. but if you look in the product discripton it does not say anything about suporting the v3xx.",2
"Great product, but not for Vista

This product would have gotten a 5 star rating except for the fact that it doesn't seem to work on Windows Vista. I have XP on my computer and it works flawlessly. The software is easy to use and interfaces with my MotoRAZRv3xx with ease. Transfering pictures, ringtones, or even video back and forth to my phone is as easy as moving things from one folder to another. The USB cable included works as its supposed to and even works to charge my Playstation3 wireless SIXAXIS controller as it interfaces with both the controller and my PS3, which is a bonus as the second controller I purchased didnt include a USB charging cord. As stated though I couldnt get the software to recognize my phone using Windows Vista on my nephews computer. But XP is no problem!",3
"Quick delivery and good customer service!

The product in question came with a defective usb cable and was promptly replaced with a new one! The customer service was quick and replaced it with no problem promptly. I will continue to do service with them based on my experience. I recommend them with no problem!",3
"Data transfer cable

This was a disappointment but at the price what did I expect! Actually the literature said you could transfer files, data and pictures from your cell to your computer. My first attempts got nowhere so I called the vendor and they sent another copy. It was slightly better but still no pictures. The vendor provides no support by the way! After some time consuming 'research' I found that the product I would need cost about $25.00 so I gave up. I stopped taking pictures with phone (poor quality anyway). I didn't bother to return it because it only cost $3.95!",0
"lie

you say it supports v3xx, well guess what? it doesnt. if i cant find a way to manage this thing to work for my phone i will consider pressing charges",0
"Wish other review was here before

I got this case Dec. 06 and had it on my phone the whole time. The dust does get under the case and I figured it was a small price to pay to protect the phone. As the other poster mentioned the dust can damage the phone (I didn't realize this) and there are a few marred areas now. Also this case actually damaged my phone, it's supposed to protect it from scratches not create them. There are two edges on the inside of the front cover they seemed harmful, but my phone now has scratch lines where these two edges were :(I only give it two stars as it did protect my phone in a fall.",1
"It's OK but not what I'd expected

I""ve got a product (RED) razr v3m and I didn't want to conceal that nice red color with a standard case so I went for this clear one. The case came in a plastic bag shipped in a jet pack. When I opened it there were already scratches on the case. The case did fit the phone perfectly but it actually took away from the phone's good looks. Additionally, after a few days I noticed that dust was getting between the case and the phone which could mar the phone's finish, so I removed the case. I plan to return this case and go with some type of leather one instead.",1
"great product

I have a case of theses but amazon won't let me list them",4
"Great Item

I searched for about three weeks for a phone case that would be compatible with my phone, but had no luck until I ran across this one. I had no problem putting the case on. It is a good fit, and protects most of my phone from becoming scratched or damaged. This is a good product! KUDOS'",4
"Best fitting case I've found!

I have purchased several cases and this is by far the BEST. It fits the phone like a nice leather glove. I have had others that slip and even slide off during the opening of the phone but this one stays firm. Extra nice that the mini-USB port for charging is NOT covered up as many other cases do. Looks good too.",4
"2 Stars for phone, 4.5 stars for the service

Please note I'm reviewing both the Virgin Mobile service here and also the Oystr phone.First the phone. I've had Virgin Mobile service for 2.5 years and have been using an old Audiovox flip phone which is very small. Lately the buttons on the Audiovox are getting a bit dodgy and my eyesight is getting worse too (I'm 43) so I wanted a phone with a bigger, brighter screen. I've been waiting for Virgin Mobile to have some decent phones and I was excited to see this Oystr phone available at such a decent price.However I discovered that you get what you pay for. To me, this phone was only marginally acceptable. First off, the phone seems very buggy. Sometimes the keypad backlighting comes on, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes the screen remains lit througout a call (that surely accounts for part of the battery problems people have been reporting), sometimes it doesn't. Setting the backlighting to turn off after 7, 15 or 30 seconds made no difference on my phone; it always turned off after 2 minutes or so -- when it did not stay on throughout a call. The messaging is buggy also -- to give one example, the automatic capitalization works after a period, but not after a question mark or an exclamation mark. This latter bug doesn't seem limited to my particular phone. I emailed Virgin Mobile about it and they emailed me back to say they replicated this on their Oystr also. How it is that a phone aimed at young people doesn't have good SMS software is simply astonishing to me -- it's not like this is a new technology. I've been using SMS-equipped phones for years in Asia, where most people send SMS messages more than they make phone calls. All of these bugs were giving me a queasy feeling so I decided to switch to the Nokia Shorty, which I am much happier with. Nokia has, in my opinion, the simplest and easiest to use cell phone software. The sound quality of phone calls on the Nokia compared to the Oystr is far superior, in my opinion.This phone seems okay for someone who really wants a flip phone at a low price. But if you use your phone or SMS messaging a lot I think you will find the annoyances of this phone rather great.Now let me talk about the Virgin Mobile service. I think it's very good overall. I have a special set of circumstances -- I'm often working outside the US for months at a time. Therefore it seems a waste to me to pay a large monthly fee for a phone which I will not be using perhaps half the year. Virgin Mobile's service fits the bill perfectly. So far as I can tell, this is the cheapest large and well-established cell phone service. If you want a cell phone only for emergencies, to keep in the car, to use when you arrive at or are picking someone up at an airport, etc., then I think you can't beat Virgin Mobile. The minimum you can pay with them to keep your phone in service is $80/year -- and that $80 goes toward call time. You have to add $20 to your account every 90 days to keep your account active. Then minutes are 25 cents/minute for the first 10 minutes on any one day, and 10 cents/minute after than first ten minutes (Virgin Mobile does not actively advertise this deal anymore, but it is still available if you ask them or search carefully on their website).In contrast, Net 10 seems cheaper -- 10 cents/minute all the time -- but you have to pay a minimum of $150/year to keep the service active (this is as of Sept. 2006 -- plans change frequently, of course).In addition, Virgin Mobile's customer support is exemplary. Every time I have called them with a problem, I got a knowledgable person who spoke English fluently and was very helpful and friendly. Their website is excellent and easy to use. I explored switching to the Net 10 service when I discovered the Oystr was such a poor phone -- Net 10 has some nice phones available. But calling their customer service was a nightmare. It seems clear to me they have followed the trend toward outsourcing their customer service to offshore call centers in order to save money and it was very difficult to get basic information about their service. Net 10 as well has a reputation (do a search on Google) for having a difficult time switching a phone number over to their service. I decided not to risk it and just stay with Virgin and the Nokia phone. I'm glad I did.Overall I give Virgin Mobile very high marks for their service, but poor marks for the phone selection. I do not know why they do not offer one good solid higher-end Motorola or Nokia phone to attract more adults (and smarter people) to their service. I hope in the future they see that they could reach a whole new market with their good service if they offered phones not just aimed at trendy high-schoolers but also at (slightly) older folks too.",2
"Surprisingly Nice

Okay, so all the bad reviews for this phone almost made me not buy it. However, I needed a phone, and this one had nice features, and texting is cheap, so I went ahead and bought it, figuring I could return it if I didn't like it.So, the first thing I notieced is that it is a nice phone. It is a perfect weight, comfortable to hold. The white case has a pearl-sheen to it, and is solid feeling. It is a study and tight phone, very durable. The screen is 128 x 128, and it looks muay nice. I've seen $50 phones with screens of lesser quality. You can change the brightness and contrast. I lowered the contrast one level, and it looks nice and crisp.The phone is easy to navigate. It played with it for two minutes and figured out where everything was. It has the standard virgin mobile graphics [pig with wings, donkey, dragon, robot, etc.] and they aren't distracting or anything. The menu's are easy to navigate and see. The fonts are clear and easy to read, not cramped or odd colored. It comes with 4 backgrounds: swirls, diamond pattern, skulls & roses, and multi-colored eagles. On their site you can download more for $2. The phone comes with themes also, and you can download more.The ringtones are nice. They've now added a 'Euro ringer' because the older generation didn't like the superphonic [song] ringers. The Euro ringer sounds like a normal phone, but just a tiny bit more fancy so as to not be boring. You can download hundreds of ringers on their site. I currently have Super Mario Brothers theme. The sound quality of the ringer has improved, it sounds loud and clear. No more tin box or static sounding.The text imput is simple. You can disable auto-text and what not, and typing is fast. It is simple to navigate email, text, and inbox. Speed dialing, one touch, etc. can all be enabled, and they are simple to use. You can change sounds, including 'text recieved' alarms. You can add signatures to text messages, and graphics. The phone has both text AND picture messaging, even though the phone doesn't have a camera. Texts are cheap compared to most. A standard text is 5 cents both ways. However, even on the prepaid plan, you can sign up for a monthly texting plan [while keeping your prepaid plan]. You can get 1000 text messages a month for $9.99. Not a bad deal, best you will find for texting anywhere, especially for prepaid.Web browsing is simple and easy to navigate. With one press of a button, the phone will pull up the number of minutes you have remaining. You can do this 5 times a day for free. If you are low on minutes, you can register your credit or debit card or paypal account on your Account through their site. If you check your minutes and it is low, then you can simply enter a dollar amount to refill, hit OK, and you have added more minutes. Very simple and convient; very nice since you don't have to go to a store to buy a card. All minute plans are 18 cents a minute no matter what, and this includes tax.Oka, onto the matter everyone cares about: battery life. With the first Oystr's, battery life was terrible. Beyond terrible. Maybe 10 hours if you were lucky. Luckily, after so much complaing, VM has corrected this problem. With the older phones, the backlight stayed on constantly, even when the phone was closed, which drained the battery. Now, you have more options. You can go into Menu > Settings >Display > Duration. By default, the backlight will remain lit even when the phone is closed, though the screen goes off and the backlight dims. The purppose of this is so that if it is dark, you can see a faint blue glow coming from your closed phone, making it sylish and easy to find.If you wish to stop this, go into Duration and select disabled. This will disable the backlight WHEN THE PHONE IS CLOSED. When you open the phone, the keys will light up just like normal. The difference is, the backlight NEVER stays on when the phone is closed. Battery life goes back to the stated 7-8 days. The only thing is that when the phone is open, it takes a full two minutes for it to dim. So that is two minutes of talking when the phone will be using a little more juice. But it doesn't make a huge difference. If you purchase an Oystr, do what I said [disable the backlight] and the phone still stays lit or the battery doesn't work, you ahve been sold the older, not-thought-out-too-well model. You need to contact VM and get them to send you a new one.Reception on this phone is good. I'm yet to have a call dropped. The calls go through fast. Since you can pull up reports on your minutes, you don't have to listen to the robot tell you how many you have left. The sound quality is good. I can go into the very lower level of the school library, which is all stone, and I still get reception without a problem.Rates on this prepaid plan are very nice, especially when you take into consideration the reception quality. Pay by the minute is 18 cents always. Texts are 5 cents always, both to send and recieve, UNLESS you want to sign up for the monthly texting plan [1000 for $10]. You can sign up for the text plan WHILE remaining on the pay by minute plan; VM is the only one with this. Another thing I like about VM is that I can switch between monthly plans and prepaid plans as often as needed. With other prepaid plans, once you switch to a monthly plan, you can't go back to pay by minute. With VM you can.Overall, I really like this phone. It was dirt cheap, $20, and it is NICE. If it had a camera, it would be perfect. It is strong, crisp, has an Xcellent screen, nice downloads, good ringer, has song ringers which are also unheard of for a prepaid cell at this price, has excellent and strong reception, on-demand minute statitics, instant minute purchasing, etc. I hightly recommend this phone, as long as it is the newer model.",4
"I love the Oystr phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband and I have been pre-pay cell phone users for about 5 years now, we were with Trac-Fone, the only reason we left Trac-Fone was because we got tired of carrying around a heavy phone and for some reason the flip phones available through Trac-Fone didn't work for us, we never had a problem otherwise with Trac-Fone or their customer service, but because I wanted a flip phone I decided to do some research on other pre-pay cell phones out there.A few weeks ago we decided to go with Virgin Mobile Audiovox 8610 and were basically happy with the phone except the 1 complaint that many have expressed, the sound of the ringtone was way too low, other then that we were happy with the signal and customer service.I decided to buy my mother a pre-pay phone and saw the Oystr on the Virgin Mobile website, she's not a big cell phone person either and we just wanted to get her the phone in case she needed it for an emergency, I got the phone and charged it and was amazed how great this phone was, the ringtones go to level 7 whereas the Vox 8610 go to level 5, the ring was so loud that I had to put it down to a level 3 for her and that's still loud, so I was happy about that, also this phone is easy to program and the speakerphone worked great, this phone also offers voice dialing, just program it and all you have to do is press the send button and say Home or whatever you choose and it dials it automatically.We loved this phone so much that we decided to buy 2 more Oystr phones and are returning the Vox 8610's. We were able to buy the Oystr at Best Buy for $29.99. I can't find anything wrong with this phone at all, the outer shell is hard and seems less susceptible to damage, the ring is very loud, we get a great signal, and the phone notifys us if we have a voice mail message. You can also send text messages and browse the web with this phone but since we're not interested in that I can't comment on it.You can also download ringtones etc. for this phone. I can't say enough good things about it, for the price we paid we got a really great phone. Virgin Mobiles customer service has been awesome also, we had no problem changing over the phone from the Vox 8610 to the Oystr.",4
"pre paid simplicity

at first, the battery charge didn't last the entire day. the screen stays lit up EVEN THOUGH THE PHONE IS CLOSED. it NEVER shuts off. so i just changed the setting, battery stays charged all day. PENNY TEXTING is awesome! just 9.99 a month for 1000 messages. this is the easiest way to stay in touch as a family. way cheaper than calling and wasting minutes. unlimited plans are awesome too as nights start at 7pm. perfect time for my 12 year old to get home, do homework, eat dinner, and then call her friends. OH you can also text message to a land line and the message gets read to you AND you have the option of replying to that message! that feature has come in handy already. nice, simple, no frills phone with a plan to match. you can also earn up to 75 bonus minutes a month just by watching some ads on the website. it's called sugar mama, try it!",4
"Really Nice Phone 4 the money!

To my surprise, this phone has a bundle of features. You get 4 ringtones to start and the phone is loud. Additionally, the phone has about two dozen sound-effects tones for all the features and alerts that come with the phone.For example, there are 5 sound-effects for flip (lid) open and flip close. There are a dozen sound-effects and vibration for message alert, page alert, voicemail alert and missed call alert. There's also an option to remind.My favorite is the ""missed call alert"" that's set to ""vibrate and remind."" When someone calls, the phone will ring, however, if the caller hangs up, the phone will vibrate 3 times after the last ring. Really cool if you have your phone in your pocket and didn't set the vibrate to on.Other features include: voice-dial, Speaker phone, 4 alarms, voice memo, stop watch, tip calculator, calculator, scheduler and a Countdown Timer. I love the timer cuz you can set it count down from as much as 99 hours or as little as 1 second.For those who are counting the minutes during a call, there's also a ""minutes alert"" that makes a beep 10 seconds before the next minute begins.The phone feels very lightweight but durable. It has an attractive shell and the buttons inside are pretty well layout and the display is crisp and clean. Oh I forgot to mention that there are screen savers, wallpaper and color screens to choose from as well.I have no problem with the batteries pooping out too soon so I guess they have fixed the battery problem. To save battery consumption, by default, there is an ""energy saving mode"" for the display and keys set to on and durations set to ""7 seconds."" The instruction says that the display will dim slightly at the set time. However, I noticed little difference in the brightness (or dimness) of the display, however, the keys do turn off at the set time.On the other hand, when I turn off the ""energy saving mode"", the screen becomes very very bright. After the set time (7 seconds) the display dims to the level of brightness describe in previous paragraph and the keys turn off.The reason I am mentioning this is because most of the cellphones I've seen have display dimmers that are so dark you can't really see anything once the dimmer kicks in. This phone actually have a dimmer that's bright and yet, in my experience so far, saves battery consumption.I don't think I've mentioned every feature of this phone but for the price, I give it 5 stars!Oh yea... I thought I would miss the front subscreen but I don't. I no longer have to worry about scratching or dirtying the shell anymore. :D",4
"Best value for money out there

The phone has gotten a lot of hits for battery life. I had the phone run down quickly once and quickly realized that if you close the phone on a select few functions it doesnt turn off the screen. It maybe a slight knock on the phone but if you simply look at it you can tell if the screen is on or not. If it is just reopen it and close it and the screen will turn off.As far as the phone itself it has a few games a few ringtones and a few images. You can buy more, but frankly I dont care.You can set it to vibrate or to vibrate and have a ringtone. It has plenty of functions for a inexpensive phone, such as web access, texting, speakerphone.The best part of the phone however is the quality of the calls, my relatives have these ridiculously expensive phones with cameras and doo-dads and they sound like you're talking inside a toilet. This little cheap phone has 5x better sound quality than theirs. This is the little phone that can and I love it.",4
"battery life is good

I brought 2 Oyster recently. I have no problem with the batteries. You need to set the backlight to 7 secs. This way the battery will keep its charge longer. A charged battery can remain on standby for almost a week.As an previous poster noted, it was the older models of the Oyster that had a battery problem. If you can get good Sprint service, then Virgin Mobile will work for you.I was lucky that I got 2 phones for free after the rebates. There is no charge to activate the phone. You get 15 min or so of free time. If youfind that service is bad in your area, then you don't have to pay anymore.",3
"the best for the $$

I have been a V.M. user for almost 3 years with NO problems whatsoever. I recently bought this phone just to get something different from the trusty Audiovox I had used forever. It had been dropped,kicked, frozen, drowned and generally abused for over a year and NEVER failed me. Another reason I bought the Oyster was that it was cheaper than the battery for the Audiovox.(That phone is still available for $49.00) The only negative is that was not very loud. If I get half the service from this phone as the other, I'll be very happy. This one does have better graphics, however. V.M. customer service has been the best, although I only called them twice, so maybe I just got lucky. Who knows. 1 last bit of advice: stay away from the monthly plans if you can. It may cost you more per minute, but,if you use yours like I do, it won't be a big deal.",4
"Terrible phone!

We excitedly bought the Oystr phone for my teenager in late July, activated it, charged it, etc. It never held a charge for more than 36 hours. We tried a charger from her sister's Kyocera (different model) phone. Still no charge. Returned it to Target, and exchanged battery for another Oystr battery. Still no charge. Finally returned Oystr phone with replacement battery to Target and exchanged for another Oystr phone. Again, tried to charge 3 times using the 3 Kyocera chargers we now own. THIS PHONE WON'T HOLD A CHARGE MORE THAN 24 HOURS!!! I got on the internet and found that LOTS of people are experiencing the same thing with the Oystr phone. It's obviously NOT the battery, NOT the charger...IT'S THE PHONE!",0
"i am satisfied!

i switched to the VM oyster from tracfone because TF was soo expensive and the phone had no features. i like prepaid because i am a 19 year old girl that has RUN UP A BILL OR 2 BEFORE...i went to radio shak to buy a kyocera k9 for my brother but they didn't have any so i got the oyster. i read the package and was so impressed that i got one for myself too for only $20 each. (my TF was also $20)i LOVE the SLEEK LOOK of the oystr and the color scheme(and the name too!). the features of this phone that my candy bar nokia tracfone did not have include: speakerphone, internet access, large colorful lit number pad, color screen, cheaper minutes (i pay by the minute 18 cents, TF was 33 cents), screen saver, the option of adding money to the phone with a credit card(with tf you have to use a card which means going all the way to the store), graphics, simple volume adjustment, and my favorite...NICE LOUD MUSIC RINGTONES! i have purchased ringtones including: T.I., Missy elliot, ""chain hang low kids"", 2PAC, and ""sippin on syrup"" by 36 mafia.you can also choose celebrity messages for your voice mailbox. (its cool to have the yin yang twins answering my phone!!!!!)basically this phone offers WAY more PERSONALIZATION than my former TF.my TF's battery lasted A LOT longer than the oystr's does but i just always keep my oystr plugged up and take the cord with me if i go someplace.i also like it when i tell people how much i paid for it and they say ""WOW"". (The cheapest flip fone you can find!!!) i prefer flip phones over candy bars because they look classier:)IN CONCLUSION i think it is a good basic phone and you just cant beat the price! and the price of the minutes is good for me.",4
"I Wish I would of Never Ever bought this phone from Virgin Mobile

This telephone I thought was a good thing to buy until the digital readout went out and I could do nothing about it and Virgin Mobile which sent their call centers overseas did nothing to help me after 8 phone calls. The phone I bought another from from a co worker that was the same phone and was hoping that the phone would still be serviced. I had 200-400 contacts on it and was told that it was a privacy issue why they could not transer the contacts from one oyster phone to the other. Everyone I called gave me a different answer. I looked on a website and found out that HIPPA with Too much privacy was the reason why Virgin Mobile told me that. When today I took the phone into a store they tried to use some kind of machine to plug it in to retrive all my contacts and could not because the machine told them the phone had been discontinued by Virgin Mobile. I thought that if there were still some Oyster phones out there they had to service them prepaid or not. Now I have this phone and no way to get my contacts from phone 1 to phone number 2. I did not do anything to make the phone go dead and make the digital readout go out. Found out today from a friend who knows cell phones that at any time if a phone is discontinued by the company they will not even try to get your contact list transferred over. They sold me another phone today because I am not technology inclinded because I am 55 years old called a MS-40 by Samsung and am not convinced that the contacts will be transferrable in this phone and know that they will not be. I am putting it in a notebook and writing them all down because if this new phone is taken off the market or discontinued then they are not even going to try to help me and are going to say like they did today that privacy laws prevent them from getting my contacts off that phone. Greed and the advancing technology by the second has made the cell phone companies get people to buy another phone every year by their contacts not being able to be transferred over because if that cell phone is not in that machine there is nothing on God's green earth that will get your contact list back EVER. I hate your Virgin Mobile for not caring and saying it is privacy's falt when it is GREED's falt for why you have decided NOT to help me the customer since 2008. I hate your guts. I wish I would have never bought this phone knowing that my contact list within a few years would be gone. I am not convinced that this new Samsung phone is going to be transferrable either even if they told me this in the store because of so many lies that customer service has told me and got a different answer from 8 different customer reps why they would not transfer my service from one phone to another and it took 8 calls to do it and why they could not transfer my contact list. Virgin Mobile sucks and I did not ask for you to discontinue this phone because the SIMM card reader software said on the screen to the clerk in the store that this phone I could not have my contacts. I want the public to know to never have this phone ever becuause the contact list is not transferrable not matter what it says on the internet because they discontinued this Oyster K9D phone.",0
"KYOCERA OYSTR PREPAID VIRGIN MOBILE CELL PHONE

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PHONE AT A GREAT VALUE! THIS WAS AN UPGRADE FROM THE VIRGIN MOBILE JAX CELL PHONE. THE OYSTR IS WELL WORTH THE BUY.",4
"Great Phone

I was very excited to see a new one of these for sale. I have had by for almost five years and have dropped it one too many times. I will have to try and be a little more careful with the new one.",4
"I love this phone!

I love this phone almost 2 years old now and no problems! Virgin is great too! I have several! Great for kids: just do text: $10 a month! no contracts no fees! it's freedom!",4
"Great Little Phone... But don't pay more than $20

I bought the green version of this phone (was a Target Special, ~$18) about 2.5 years ago. This phone has been a gem. I've had no problems with battery life (lasts about a week on standby). However, I got the white version for both my parents and they did experience problems with battery life... I read somewhere that had to do with a specific version of the phone, unfortunately I don't remember the details. I use cell phones mainly to make calls on the run... I don't do text messaging, the web, emails, etc... That's what computers are for in my world;) So the fact that this phone is really basic is a positive for me... I switched over to Virgin Mobile approximately 5 years ago, and I've been very pleased... I don't do much wireless calling, so paying by the minute has saved me hundreds of dollars per year versus my earlier contract deal with Sprint. I even got my parents (they're 70+) to switch over to Virgin... They also couldn't be happier.. We must be some of their oldest customers;)... This phone is $9.99 at Virgin's website, with free shipping... Don't pay a dime more.",4
"Was a nice little phone.... UNTIL the display screen died

I finally gave in and joined the portable phone era when I bought my very first one in Fall of '06 (the Virgin Oyster). There were only a handful of requirements I had for this purchase: I wanted to stay to be able to contact and be contacted while away from my home; I wanted to be able to text message; and I wanted a service plan that didn't require a long-term contract or the purchase of huge block of time.The Oyster fulfilled all these requirements and proved to a sturdy and reliable tool...that is, until one day recently (about 20 months after I first bought it) the display screen suddenly disappeared and never came back. The phone still turns on, and makes and receives calls, but needless to say, without access to the ability to read and navigate menus, I lost access to any texting capabilities and my contact list.Before i wrote this review, I read through some other user's reviews about this phone and two mentioned having encountered the same problem of the disappearing display screen. It's such a shame, too, that Virgin couldn't manufacture a dependable and durable piece of technology because i would have remained a customer of theirs, but now I doubt I will when I replace this phone. Sure, the argument might be made that it was only a $20 purchase, but VM was getting about $100 dollars a year from me for their service, and because they couldn't even make a product that lasted for at least two years, now they won't.So if you are already own one of these phones, take this notice as a warning to be sure and copy your contact numbers, and either copy or forward any text messages you might want to save.",1
"Virgin Mobile....terrible customer service

Virgin mobile deactivated 4 of my phones and never notified me. I had changed a credit card which was excepted on line on a MOnday and on Tuesday I tried to make a call and found out they turned off all of my phones. I called my credit card company and they said my card was fine and don't know why Virgin Mobile did this. I went back and forth with Virgin and even asked for them to take a different card and they refused. I said then connect me to customer service and they said I had to email them. It would take 24 to 72 hours to resolve this. I emailed several customer care and was told to call Virgin again. I thought they were crazy. I called and once again was told I couldn't do anything about it. So again another email and a return with the same answer. Finally I received a email a week later at a address called charge back,she asked what she could do and I said please send my credit card info back. Well it was done and I was never notified and they only activated one phone. I have 3 dead phones with a lot of money in them. I wouldn't go with this company because if anything ever goes wrong with your account it will take at least a month to resolve it. I am now with a different cell phone company and still trying to get these 3 other phones turned on so I can use up my minutes. I have over $300. invested in this company.",2
"Good phone for price..great for younger kids!

I bought this phone for my younger son. It was perfect for him. The buttons were big enough for him to use. The phone was easy to set up and easy to use. Virgin mobile is a great service also for just about any age of user. They have great options and keep getting better!",3
"Good little phone...for a year maybe

We bought this phone in December of 2006 because we needed something to be able to call taxi's when we had our car stolen. It eventually became a second phone because we loved the service so much. I used this phone specifically for five months and then gave it to my husband and then got another VM phone. I had no problems for those five months and the battery life was nothing like what other people were experiencing. What others fail to realize about battery life on any phone is, if you are constantly searching for signal, have your phone in your pocket, purse, etc. it's going to eat the battery on the phone. If you live in an area with bad signal, it will deplete the battery faster then normal, just like a laptop when you are using the internet, the wireless (because it's always searching for signal) will make the battery life less.Overall, the features of the phone are basic, can download ringtones, graphics and that's about it. It does come with a few games (which I can't even get to now..more on that later) and it's compact, stylish and great for a prepaid phone. Overall, for the service I give 5 stars, but for this phone--I only give it three.It's cheap, we only paid 20 dollars and now today (about 14 months later) the screen turned a bluish hue on it. About a few minutes later, I restarted the phone and it just shows black as if the backlight had finally burnt out on it. A phone should last much longer then this, BUT for it being only 20 dollars and lasting more then a year...I guess we really can't complain.",2
"Luddite Phone

I am one of those crazy Ye Olde Tymey Gen-Xers who just want a phone that rings and such. I feel like a real fancy boy because I can do a bit of flippage with this phone. It works great for a cheap piece of (expletive).If you are like me and hate using a cell phone, and think all of the unnecessary bells and whistles are useless, than here we go, it's fun time. BTW - all the chicks dig it, especially Rhode Island Reds.P.S. if you don't know what a Luddite is, look it up and learn something for a change.",3
"I like it for what I purchased it for - to make calls in the field

It is not perfect ergo 4 stars. I am not interested in receiving calls as much as making them. I have the .10 cent a minute plan and since there are no roaming and toll charges it saves me money. I have found that the battery lasts a long time if you press the red phone until you hear the beep and the phone shuts off. You get no incoming calls you do not want - then you turn it on when you want to call out - you then shut it off when you are finished calling out. All in all I am satisfied with my purchase.",3
"Terrible battery life

This phone has extremely disapionting battery life. I must charge the phone daily if I want to make calls. The phone is beyond annyoing. The stated battery life of 8 days (without making calls)is a down right LIE. I'm going back to the Kyocera Royal, which makes me look like a technological fool, but in this case I must take function over form.",0
"Display didn't work after 11 monthes

Well, it was a basic working machine until suddenly and without any specific reason, display didn't work! So now it is like an ordinary phone set and I can't read the contacts and all numbers!",1
"ALL VIRGIN MOBILE

IT IS ALL ABOUT VIRGIN. I HAVE HAD BETTER CELL SERVICE IN THE CONGO. THIS IS THE WORST WORST WORST SERVICE IN ANY COUNTRY---THIRD - FOURTH - OR FIRST. DON'T BUY ANY PHONE ASSOCIATED WITH VIRGIN!!! YOU'D BE BETTER OFF WITH A TIN CUP - STRING AND A CAN...",0
"Sorry, but I like this phone...

I bought an Oyster years ago when I first got Virgin Mobile service. When the display screen went dark, the Oyster had been discontinued and I didn't like any of the phones available, so I settled for some phones that I don't even remember their model names. I rcently happened to discover some Oysters available on Amazon and bought one at an insane markup (the original was $20 but included $20 worth of airtime). Yes, the Oyster has a number of problems, which is probably why it didn't stay on the market long. It needs to be recharged nightly, and the custom contrast setting takes a few seconds to kick in when it's flipped open (the screen is nearly unreadable unless you boost the contrast to maximum). But for some unexplained reason, I like the Oyster and missed it. I especilly love its distinctive happy bubbly ring tone!",3
"very poor quality

I bought this phone for a pre-paid Virgin mobile phone that I give to my mom when she comes to visit from abroad every 6 months. She used it when I bought it, then I stowed it away for 6 months, fully functional. When I got it out 6 months later, the screen was not working. the phone could dial and receive calls, but the screen was black. I eventually threw it away and got her another. No Kyoceras for me!!!",0
"Pretty decent phone

If I could give it 3.5, I would.I've had this phone since August 2006. It was my first cell phone at age 18. I can't afford a plan, so the prepaid plan works for me.The phone works great for me. But I have 2 problems. First, the battery life is not that great. If I leave my phone on all night, when I wake up, I have low to no battery life left. My second problem with the phone is how the ringtones sound. I have bought so many ringtones of songs I like. They sound great online of course, but then I play them on my phone and they sound like crap. I do have some ringtones that sound great still, have static though it isn't a big deal. However, for example, all my Evanescence ringtones don't come out right.It is a good phone though. The graphics are great and it has really good features. I just wish it came in other colors or was slimmer. It is too lumpy in my pockets. (I will admit I want another phone, one that is purple and has a camera, but those all have plans attached. Bummer) Though the phone does the job.",2
"Kyocera OYSTR cell phone from Virgin Mobile

Nice little phone. Does so much for the low price. Virgin service & coverage is excellent!",3
"Nice phone

I have had this phone for several months now. It has decent battery life (not bad as other reviews claim), good signal strength, and it is very cheap! What else do you want?If you are looking for a low-end cell-phone, this is it.",3
"Great Phone

This is a great phone and I've had no problems with the battery life. The large numbers are great and the phone is very cool looking. I haven't seen a phone out their similar to this one at this price. I highly recommend this phone.",4
"I know how to fix the blank screen issue!

If your screen is blank, or dark blue, power your phone down by taking out the battery. Put the battery back in and get a toothpick. With the phone off, and the phone in the closed position, pinch the toothpick through and push down the power button till it goes on. It may take a few tries, but it worked for me, my screen went on, and I was able to continue using my phone. My suggestion would be to get your contacts off, in case it doesn't work again.Good Luck.",1
"I Love it!

I was with T-mobile for a year but the reception nowhere near as good as virgin mobile.I couldn't make calls in stores or anywhere in almost any building.With Oystr i can actually go down into the basement and have 3-4 bars.The style is sharp but no faceplates for them...yet?.Overall i love it and the service.",4
"got batteries?

overall a decent little phone for if you just need something for basic use. the quick-key funtioning is awkward and not intuitive if you're used to say, a nokia, but you get used to it.unfortunately (as many have noted) the battery is garbage. even brand new the properly 'trained' battery only holds a charge for about 8 hours and offers less then 2 hours of talk time.a decent phone for a kid or someone who doesn't need advance features - but keep a charger handy in the car, in the office, at home, etc.",1
"horrible phone

The phone is cute looking and some of the features are OK but what good are those if the battery life is sometimes less than 24 hours? The longest the phone has held a charge for me is 36 hours and that has been on standby! The screen light does shut off as far as I can tell when the phone is shut so I doubt that is the problem. I originally had sent back the battery thinking is was bad but it looks like the phone as a whole is bad. Don't bother!!",0
"Battery Life is Just Awful

Battery lasts about 36 hours from full charge to shut down, making no calls. Specs say standby time 8 days. I called Virgin support about it - rep says ""8 days is if you leave it turned off."" Not very useful advice. This is not specific to my particular phone - I got one for my dad at the same time, and it has identical battery life.",0
"Great little phone

I have been with Virgin for several years and decided to upgrade to the Oyster from the K7. I found that with a ""soft-sided"" purse, I would accidently turn on my K7; the Oyster's hard cover keeps me from doing that. I don't use my phone very often and have the minute2minute plan - which is now down to $.18 per minute. The only problem with Virgin is lack of coverage in our area. We have mountains all around us and our highways are not on the ""beaten path"" therefore we have large areas that are not covered by Virgin or most other plans. But for 99 9/100ths of the time Virgin is great",4
"my first flip phone-vm-satisfied

I'm here to say that I swore I would never get a flip phone, why you ask, because I like to be different, but I had a tf that wasn't a flip and loved it until I started having trouble with it. The ringtones on my tf were nice, tf just recently has ringtones that you can downloaded. Well a friend of mine convinced me to try VM he has had his phone over two years and loves it. So I checked out the site and picked the Kyocera Oystr Prepaid phone. I love it and really its not bad for a flip. The only things I wasn't to keen on were the screensavers and the wallpaper that they had, I downloaded more wallpaper that I liked and I just don't bother with the screensavers. I downloaded two ringtones that I liked, that I found on the site. I would recommend this phone for anyone wanting to purchase a flip phone for the first time. Its easy to learn and not to complicated. The only downfall of this phone is the battery life. Will be glad withn VM can fix that, I only have mine as a necessity and emergencies.",4
"Don't bother

This is a real bummer because this phone has the features I wanted but there really is some sort of issue with the battery. Mine would only last 24-30 hours although the box says 200+ hours of standby. I'm on my second phone with the same problem and will be returning it today to get something else entirely. I've talked to both Kyocera and Virgin Mobile about it but no one wants to acknowledge there is a problem. Virgin Mobile customer service has ranged from outright rude to pleasant but unable to solve the problem.So just don't bother buying this phone or know that you're taking a risk if you do. And if you have this phone and are having trouble, please call Virgin Mobile to complain and maybe someday they'll get around to fixing it or making it right.",0
"Defective Firm Ware! STAY AWAY!

I bought two of these phones for my wife and I on Friday. We had our phones on for only one day and the batteries went dead. Neither of us even used the phones to talk on! That means the standby time was only approx. 15 hrs.! A decent user friendly phone otherwise. VM could have a good thing going here, but they refuse to do anything about the battery life of this phone. I called and told them my situation, and they said to take the phones back for a refund. I asked if VM plans to do anything in the future to fix this problem and he said no, they are only 20.00 and you get what you pay for. He then recommended the VM Snapper. I couldn't believe my ears! VM better make this right or they will loose many a customer over this lemon.",1
"Oystr, not many pearls in this pretty shell!

It's a decent-looking, but feature-poor (feature-weird?) phone. The problem with the battery life that most readers point to is because there is a fault in the flip-cover that will turn on the LCD screen and leave it on when the lid is closed. I traded one in that had an average 8-hour battery life. My current one isn't so bad, but the 36-hour mark noted elsewhere seems pretty accurate.The default wallpaper choices are ghastly, the screensaver is a joke, and only the most pristine and simple ringtones come through clearly. I had a Nokia shorty, and thought I'd ""upgrade"" to this phone when the Shorty's battery got dodgy. Color me educated, because if the mood soon strikes me (and I feel it will), I'm going back to the Shorty and its 6-day charge. Plus, I kind of found the flashlight handy.Some final things: The menu/button layout is one of the most confusing affairs I have ever laid witness to. The web-browsing for balance, etc. is slow and inaccurate. Plus, FOLDED, it's bulkier than the Shorty.",1
"Eh....

It is my first cell phone EVER (I thought I'd NEVER catch on to them!) and I LOVE(D) it. Then.It (did) everything I needed, which was only the basics.It's a pearly white, and the cover feels awesome. It's not slick, however. Like many phones.You can text message, and call people, and all that.But the things I HATE about this phone are showing up now. And just so you know, this review was 4 star-rated and relatively positive. But now it's time to edit and show you the problems I've had thus far:I think a good place to start would be the ring tones:The default ones are somewhat annoying, and the ones I've tried to put on my cell NEVER worked!!! Take this as an example. I love Keyshia Cole, Mariah Carey, Vanessa Carlton, John Mayer, Incubus, Nelly Furtado and Kelly Clarkson. About half of these artists I've tried to put onto my phone through free services.Those DON'T work! Almost any offering where you can get ring tones, it's always Sprint, Verizon, AT&T;, Cell One, Boost and T-Mobile but NEVER Virgin. No. Instead, we must suffer, or buy the LATEST ring tones (which some of them I abhor). >_<The other option I had was to get some DIRECTLY from the artist, if I bought one of their CDs. I've tried a few times to get 2 of Vanessa Carlton's ring tones from her 2007 album. I definitely sent the text and got no response. I've gotten ONE response when I tried to get a Keyshia Cole ring tone and followed the directions to find out this silly phone isn't compatible.Ugh. I'm an avid music fan and I just couldn't understand why it doesn't allow other ring tones to be applied. So that let me down SO much. But in college I wasn't really concerned with that stuff. I just needed it to keep in touch with my ride home and to call a few people every now and then. No texting whatsoever. That didn't hit me till later!But I was glad that you had the option of buying the Virgin time cards almost anywhere instead of one of those expensive service plans!! And I hear it's a HUGE mistake ordering them from amazon! A lot of people have been complaining that the phone cards here expire about a month after you get it or have ALREADY expired by the time you get it! So, so wrong.Although it's been there for me there are many problems such as while it's charging (and on) you can't turn it off without unplugging it first. Tell me why that is? I'm sure other cell phones aren't like that!2.75 stars (is my final rating, weighing the good and bad).Edit: recently i just tried turning it off while charging, and it went blank. also, like i said the only time that i successfully downloaded a ring tone was through the phone itself (from Virgin). it does its job mostly, but surely other phones do it better (and with less trouble)!",2
"Oystr -- flashy color flip phone with very poor battery life

This phone has a great color screen, good sounds and animated screen savers. But, the battery life is only about 1 day without making any calls. The screen backlight and keypad lights stay on for a long time even with power saving mode turned on. I wouldn't recommend this phone to someone who doesn't want to have to charge the phone once or twice a day.",0
"BLANK SCREEN???

Bought two phones for me and companion as a Christmas gift.....excellent price..good features......etc etc!!! Now the LCD screen is totally blank!!! I can make and receive calls......but......what the heck???Oh yes......i can bring back to the dealer and wait God knows how long to get it back!!! Why bother??? I'll just let my TOP-UP time expire.....and so long VM/KIOCERA!!!",1
"Very nice!

Okay well, I know im only a kid and all, but still I think I can give a pretty darn good review. Well, it all started when I laid my eyes on the Net10 C139. Well, I ordered it [from Amazon, provided by Target] and well, I heard about it and thought it was nice..and all. So then it was gonna come to me on my Birthday well a bit after [exactly Aug.31.] and the day before I checked. Well, guess what? They told me it would come on September 27, then In October 30, so I decided automatically to cancel it. I went to radio shack, and well my mom showed me the Oystr, and I didnt like it much. Still, I bought it and I really like it.Its very durable, dropped it once not even a dent, and no scratches. I like the color because it does not get too sloppy, and the paint does not chip off. Its hard stuff, and the numbers are easy to press.It has great features. Voice dialing when you say a phone number, calculator, tip calculator, voice memo, and other nice stuff. The design is pretty unique, it does not have a camara, but still, years ago there was not camara, and I would not use it much so it does not matter, plus its a nice economical telephone. I mean you can actually go on this internet thingy and download wallpapers, 'tones, and games [even more!].The reception is really sweet. I live around the mountains and it sounds perfectly. Reaching the people of the virgin mobile company was a bit hard, I waited 10 minutes to reach someone. Still, they are nice people and they are easy to understand. Nice thing was that reaching them was free.Overall, it was really nice. Nice design, but it has its pros and cons. I didnt want to write a lengthy review, but well hopefully it helps a bit. Since I have only had it for a day, cant say much but please look foward to updates!-Lydia",4
"Very Disappointed...

I just purchased the Kyocera Oystr today. Everything seemed to be wonderful until I downloaded two 'superphonic' ringtones for my new phone ('Snow' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and 'Plush' by STP). The sound quality of these ringtones is horrible. I previously used the Audiovox 'Vox' 8610, and the exact same ringtones on the Vox sounded great. However, on the Oystr, the ringtones sound very fuzzy and garbled. On my old 'Vox' these ringtones are crystal clear. I now want to switch back to my old 8610, but I am having trouble doing so online. I only hope that I will be able to get my money back from the Oystr. The Vox may not have many special features, capabilities, or extras, but at least my ringtones sound crystal clear.",1
"36 hour battery life

I bought two of these phones, both got less than a day and a half of stand-by battery life. Called Virgin and they said that early models were OK, but there's a bad batch out there now. Buy the ""Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone"" instead, it's comparable in size and features and its stand-by battery life is much closer to the 7 days advertised (and you can easily get an extended battery if you need even more time).",0
"AWESOME PHONE!

Ok so for those of you who are upset about the gadgets not being advanced enough...... come on, it's $20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You get a great bargain for the price, if you want to upgrade, the next phone is $50 and up! This phone is being discontinued according to Best Buy, so if you're debating GET IT NOW AS THERE'S ONLY A FEW LEFT IN STOCK AND WILL NOT BE COMING BACK. Just keep your charger handy and or take the suggestion from a customer on here and adjust your settings. I bought this phone for my sister who will be entering college in a couple of weeks, the service is a Sprint line, and the free nights and weekends are the best! Paired with a $20 prepaid phone card, this is a great gift below $50!!",4
"Really bad battery life

I have this phone and I have to charge it every single day. I've ran out of battery in the middle of conversations a number of times, it is horrible. It has a poor signal also. I wouldn't recommend this cellphone to anyone.",1
"This phone is pretty good

Well, I just got this phone today, black friday, so I'm not to with it yet, I may be off on a few things, but I think I understand the basic point this phone gives.Pros:-Nice white outside-Amazing buttons, very easy to press and dial by feel-Great size-pretty good screen size, could have done better, but its overall good.-good features on the phone, voice recording, games, okay graphics, could have done a lot better on that one though.-voice number dialing! i love that a lot, since my last phone, the nokia shorty, did not have number dialing, only namesCons:-No outside caller id, this phone would have been great with it-Battery, well mine is okay, i konw a lot of people have said that the battery is bad, but mine seems to be doing okay at the moment, I'll follow up with that in a few weeks.-the middle button, with all the features and arrows is quite small, it is hard to press also.-graphics are not very good either.the screen savors to choose from are butterflies, a hot dog, eyeballs, and some random worm things?the wallpapers to choose from are some multi colored parrot things, a dimond pattern that is light blue and pink, roses, and yellow, orange and purple swirls.there are also 4 different ringtones to choose from, they are okay.- some things are confusing, like how to voice dial and other things.Overall i think this phone deserves a 4 outta 5, only because of the lack of good graphics, battery life, no outside caller id, and it is sometimes confusing to find what you want to do. I wouldn't reccomended this phone to a 40 or 50 year old male business man, it's not really for them. This phone is good for teenagers, and young adults. And with the wallpaper, screensavors, and ringtones, it seems more of a female phone over a make phone, in my opionion.",3
"Service is Great!.....phone is a Stinker ><

I've used VM service for almost two years and loved it.....but this phone has an abysmal battery. I've fully charged it and NOT used it and it will die within 24 hours....without me ever making a single call!!! Choose another phone.",1
"Well..

Ok. The actual phone is awesome. I love all the features, its small, its pretty. The phone is good. The service sucks. When I bought the phone, it said service is available in my area. Not so. I have walked all over this town and cannot send or recieve calls and texts ANYWHERE. I have been wrestling for customer service for days now. Unless you live in a huge city with a lot of cell phone towers, do not get this phone. It won't work for you.",2
"Oystr exceeds my expectations

With all of the mixed reviews on this handset I called Virgin Mobile Customer Care to get the real scoop. This handset had trouble with the battery life when it first launched but this issue has been resolved for quite some time now. So I went ahead and purchased my very own Oystr - I've had it for about a week now and love it! The color is cool - more of a pearl shade and who can beat the price of $17 for a color flip phone!",4
"terrible phone

I just took this phone back to Best Buy. I had the same battery problem and mine quit accessing the network about a week ago. I could still call but no XL. BB let me use 29 credit on an 8610 cause it was past 30 days.",0
"Good basic flip phone

I have had my Oystr for a few weeks. In general it performs well: nice loud ring and earpiece, clear microphone, contacts (address book) easy enough to use, display is colorful and sharp. Earpiece volume is easy to control, even in the middle of a call, with buttons on the side of the phone that fall naturally to hand. It does not support AIM (instant messaging) or picture messaging. It is a real bargain at $30 including shipping. The keys are mostly large and easy to use, except I find the Back key to be a bit small but still usable. I have not used the speakerphone or web browser on the phone so can't comment on them, except to say that I prefer the Oystr's dedicated speakerphone button to the menu-based Nokia system.It took me a while to find out how to put email addresses in the phone book for use in text messaging. It doesn't say in the product manual, either, but if you just keep pressing the down button (the one just below the OK button on the 4-way controller) you go through several possible phone numbers for a person, then get to both email addresses and web URLs.The battery life is disappointing, which is why I gave the phone just 4 stars instead of 5. I think that the firmware controlling backlighting and keypad lighting is buggy. The main screen's backlight stays on all the time the phone is open, and I don't think it should. Even worse, the keypad lighting was on all the time until I disabled it from the settings --> display --> backlight --> duration menu. Until I disabled this I got only one day per charge, even with no use of the phone. Now I get at least two days, maybe more, but I don't like to run it down all the way so I am not sure how long it would really last.I didn't like any of the ring tones included with the phone. So I invested $2 in a new one that I like very much, ""Old Telephone 1"". Obviously just a matter of taste; I like a loud, natural-sounding ring. I didn't much like the default wallpaper or screen saver either, but disabling the screen saver and changing to plaid wallpaper made the phone much easier to look at.Virgin Mobile has increased their offerings in both by-the-minute and monthly charges. I am a very light user, so the by-the-minute offers appeal to me the most, but their $7/month + 10c/minute offer is also good for me, especially during months when I expect to use the phone almost every day. Sprint network coverage (Virgin's provider) is OK in my area, but be sure to check out your coverage before you get a Virgin phone. There is no roaming allowed, you use Sprint or you get no service.In conclusion, I think that the Oystr is a good basic phone, nicely designed and sized, well-suited for phone calls and text messaging. Its one flaw is buggy backlighting, which leads to reduced battery life. Turn off the backlighting as much as possible and the battery will last a few days, so it isn't a deal-breaker. Compared to my previous Virgin phone, a Nokia Shorty, I think the quality is similar, but the design (flip phone vs candy bar) is better. The Shorty had a different flaw, a bug that would cause it to turn itself off at random times once a month or so, and also a possible bug in the charging system that sometimes caused the battery not to recharge fully. The Oystr's bug is much easier to live with.",3
"I'm the original poster Denise who reviewed this item and I'm re-writing my original review

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PHONE!The phone has a lot of great features but because it doesn't hold a battery charge what good is it?We're going back to Tracfone. We're not big cell phone users at all and we wanted a flip phone, and since we don't use the phone that much we didn't pay attention to the battery life of the phone until this past week, twice this past week my husband charged the phone and after using the phone a couple of times for short calls the battery went dead, so he charged it again, within a day he got 1 phone call, the phone rang 3 times, he picked it up and got cut off right away, battery went dead again.Virgin Mobile says this phone has I think an 8 day standby? no way. I called Virgin today to ask what they're going to do about the problem, they offered to ship me the same phone again, and couldn't guarantee that the battery would last longer then it does now.Virgin offered me nothing else to compensate for this useless phone, what good is a phone if the battery keeps dying? I thought maybe I'd upgrade my phone but they wouldn't give me a credit for the useless Oystr phones.I ordered the Motorola V176 today from Tracfone and will go back there. This Motorola phone was available when I was still with Tracfone so that's why I switched to Virgin Mobile. I'm very disppointed in Virgin Mobile and the fact that they won't credit me for 3 phones to upgrade shows they don't care.Sorry for my initial glowing reviews, I had no idea at the time that the battery was going to be such a problem.",0
"Nice look, but ....

The Turbo Black faceplate has a really nice executive look. The only drawback is that if you hate to see fingure prints, you are not going to like this face plate. The ultra smooth, glossy black surface is a fingerprint magnet! Also, if you are using a case, such as the Body Glove one that uses a clear plastic sleeve to hold your Palm, then you are eventualy going to take this cover off, or stop using your Body glove cover if you Hot Sync daily. This faceplate sticks to the clear plastic like legs to vinyl seats, making it a pain to take out and put back when when you need to Sync an M105 in it's cradle.",3
"Dare to be different!

I love my Leopard print faceplate! Though, I will say the actual product was slightly different in color. My faceplate seemed to be brown-toned and didn't have any black like the online image depicts. It also didn't fit as snugly as my original faceplate, but I love it anyways!",3
"Attractive and distinctive

The ruby pearl face plate is a rich and warm color that makes it easy for me to find my palm pilot. The other day my boss came into my office while I was using it and commented on how good looking it was.",4
"Good lookin'

The ruby pearl color is real attractive and makes the thing look like a 1955 T-Bird or something. Glad I bought it.",4
"I can't stop loving this faceplate

By now anyone who reads these faceplate reviews regularly must think I'm a nut. Well, you're right. I love my Palm M105 like a close friend that accessorizes well.That being said, there is no more versatile a faceplate than the Silver Mist. If you only have the dough to buy one of these plastic wonders, buy this one. If I could only have one (horrors!) this would have to be the one. It is universally stylish, coordinates well with silver cell phones, and looks impressive whether you're a teenager or a stuffy business type. I really can't say that about the other faceplates, as much as they entertain me.Buy this now. You'll be glad you did.",4
"Better than I expected from Glitz!

I'm extra happy with the Glitz faceplate,... partially because it's very unique compared to all other faceplates. In low lighting it just looks mustard or pale yellow, but in any kind of bright light, this faceplate sparkles with metallic gold zigzags....Subtle, understated, yet entertaining, unless you hate the color gold you'll reach for this faceplate again and again for your Palm.",4
"very nice

I like having the contrast of the blue faceplate. Nicely frames out the information on my screen. Easier on my eyes. I like it much better than the black. The faceplate changes easily. And it looks really neat with my blue Palm Glove!",3
"A fun add-on for the palm m100

I got the silver mist faceplate for Christmas, and I love it. Some of the other colors are a little too gaudy to use all the time, but this one just looks sleek.",4
"Excelente Faceplate!!

Excellent accessorie for the Palm M100. Of course, only the Palm M100 has the feature of changing the faceplates, that is why it's extremely cool. I really recommend this faceplates since it looks very nice, elegant and cool. Silver gives the Palm user a look of someone who is sophisticate and intelligent. Buy it!",4
"The Best Color faceplate

This is by far the coolest color faceplate. I was using the green mist, which is also very cool, but I have set it aside permanently for the Pacific Blue.",4
"Tanesha

I am a huge fan of leopard or anything animal print, so this is definately a good buy. This faceplate is for the person who is daring, yet ready to make a sophisticated statement. The non-chic need not apply. Hats off to the designers, this one is a winner!",4
"Very reliable

Received the package in perfect order. Thank you.",4
"It's not really BLUE...

...It's more of a TURQUOISE color, almost teal. If you're looking for a light blue color, this isn't what you want. But, if you like turquoise, this is definitely for you!",2
"Nice Color

Green Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Nice Color

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Over-priced! However...

Ever wonder what it's made of? Plastic!What you want is a product that improves your productivity! What's a piece of colored plastic gonna do?It's very cool, but the color maybe be annoying after a while. You're gonna use your palm for hours, but the bright colors may cause stress. It also doesn't match with business suits or uniforms. And people will comment on the color of your palm instead of what the palm actually does! I often walk into a room, then I open my palm, and then people are looking at it, but are they looking because it's colorful or it's a palm or maybe they never seen one? Sometimes they come up to me and ask about it : I pretend I don't understand them and speak with a foreign accent. The only problem is that I went to school with it, tsss teens today!Try to write with a colorful pen. If you look at it sometimes, then ask yourself if it bothers your concentration. Then if it doesn't, you know what you gotta do!It's also a productivity item... in some ways. If colors motivate you, then purchase it!On the box, it says thirty canadian bucks, but some places are selling them for forty! Are Canadians nuts? Or should I move?",2
"Nice Color

Pacific Blue is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"Nice Color

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.At least, thats what I think.i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.",3
"REALLY UGLY

One deceptive thing about the ad above is that the picture shows the palm head on. There is a reason for this. The faceplates cover only half of the palm. The front. From any othe angle, you will see that putting on a colored faceplate (which is stupid to begin with, considering a pink palm would be repulsive anyway) leaves you with a Half Black, Half colored palm. I would actually give this -43 stars if I could. This applies to all faceplates but black one.",0
"An Awesome New Look For Fall 2000!

I have heard some say that this "cheap" plastic snap-on is "chinsy" or "cheasy", but I like it! I was narrowed down to the Handspring Visor Deluxe and the Palm m100, however, I chose the m100 because of this new feature. I love colorful accessories and found this to be attractive and the Palm m100 useful. The Pacific Blue Faceplate is one of my favorites and I can match it to many other items I have for school.",3
"Awesome

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.",4
"This faceplate looks exactly like the picture.

If you like the picture, you will like this faceplate. Simple as that!",4
"Adorable

this faceplate is so cute! its pretty and preppy and just a must have to make a dull looking PDA look fantastic! i just love it! the pink is so loveable you will not actually want to show your PDA off!!! MUST HAVE!",4
"Not what I expected

When this came in the mail, I was very disappointed because it looked like cheap plastic. I expected a shiny rich colored blue mist color (just like in the picture). Instead, what I got is this cheap looking blue mist plastic face plate. I gave it two stars because the price is cheap (but I still had to pay shipping and handling). Even so, I still probably would not use this because it's just too cheap looking!",1
"VERY CHIC

I am very impressed with this particular faceplate. It looked like the shiny wooden dashboard of those nice cars! It gave my palm pilot a very classy and elegant look.",4
"beautiful

It is a nice color!!!!and fits great It really does accent it.",4
"Perfect!

The item was shipped very quickly and looked exactly like the picture! Very pleased....couldn't ask for any better! Seller kept me posted and was very courteous and prompt. I would definitely buy from him again. Also, item cost less (including shipping)than anywhere else.",4
"Great Service

I loved the "ruby red" faceplate for my Palm M125. I received the merchandise quickly and ordering the merchandise online was easy; without any hassle. Keep up the good work!",4
"very cute

I got the silver mist faceplate, and my Palm M100 looks very cool. The only thing that gave me any trouble was that the original faceplate didn't come off very easily; I thought it was just supposed to pop off, but I was afraid maybe I was supposed to unscrew something, because it felt like it was going to break if I pulled it any harder. But I finally just wrenched it off, and it was fine. The new one snapped on easily, and it looks great. I also love that you can get the faceplates so cheap on Amazon. I recommend buying one; it's fun and worth it.",4
"Fun, Distinctive and Ok for the Office

Once I knew there were faceplates, I knew I just had to have one. But given I use my m100 in the office as well, I couldn't go with the red (too bold) or the green mist (too artsy). The silver really isn't that much more exciting than the black, so I decided to go with the blue. I settled for Pacific Blue, though the Blue Mist would have been ok. The nice thing about the blues is that they go well with the Royal Blue PalmGlove. In case you're wondering: the faceplates REPLACE the black faceplate that the m100 comes with, which is easily removed. Once removed, the new faceplate just snaps on. If you want, you can then reinstall the cover the cover that comes with the m100.",4
"Green Mist looks o.k. in pictures - looks awesome in person!

I am so thrilled with the Green Mist faceplate that I am taking a moment out of my hectic day to write about it. This color complements the screen color of the Palm more than you can tell from the pictures. A more accurate name for it would be Green Gold.I bought it because I read somewhere that it looked better in person and it was cheaper than others, and I'm much happier than I thought I would be with it - I can't take it off!It's one of the lowest priced **true** Palm faceplates, and after testing a series of off-brand faceplates for less than a dollar each I purchased on eBay, I want to warn everyone DO NOT BUY OFF-BRAND FACEPLATES - THEY CAN DAMAGE YOUR PALM AND GENERALLY DO NOT FIT THE DEVICE PROPERLY. Palm's faceplates cost a lot more than imitations, but at least you know they are fitted to the device correctly. Don't make the same mistake I did - only buy Palm manufactured faceplates!",4
"Best of the bunch, imho

The Green Mist looks a bit like metallic puke, the Red Mist reminds me of 1980's Lee press-on-nails, the Silver just looks like you are trying to emulate a PalmV, while the Blue mist and Pacific blue are fun yet distinctive. They've got that fashion factor going and yet won't draw guffaws in at the company meetings due to gaudiness. Now some hardcore techheads might snicker at the "just a trendy toy" factor of the m100 vs. a PalmV or higher but I think the product's appeal can extend beyond the trendoid-nokia-toting high schooler or the "computer illiterate". Frankly, some of just don't have $300+ to drop on the higher end models, and if you are a little crafty you can hack this thing up to approach the speed and memory of the more expensive models. It's great for entry level and the price minded. But I digress. This faceplate is my fave, but I too wish they'd bring the prices down to $10, which is what they are worth.",3
"Great Product!

I love these faceplates. The silver mist is my favorite right now because it gives my m100 a professional, but fun look. My second favorite is the green mist. These are pretty much like the Nokia faceplates only for a different product. The only problem I have with it is it doesn't match the back which will stay black no matter with faceplate you have on. I guess that isn't a really bad problem so I think if I could, I would rate this 4 1/2 stars, but the price is kinda high for the product. Luckily most people that own one of these have jobs. I don't because I am only 13. Well, over all a great product!",3
"Definitely the best color

I had one of the lighter blue covers while i was waiting for the Pacific Blue to be available in stores, but once i got the Pacific Blue, i've had it permanently on my palm. The blue mist faceplate cover is just gathering dust.These faceplates are a cool and inexpensive way to make an m100 more interesting than the plain-black default.",4
"You Have To See It To Believe It

The picture of this faceplate doesn't do it justice. You have to actually see it to believe it. If you have purchased Palm products before you should be familiar with this shade of blue. Pacific Blue is the same shade of blue on Palm product boxes just a bit darker. Also if you look at the faceplate at certain angles in the light, you will see how nice this color is.",4
"Better than it looks in the picture...

The picture that is shown for this item makes it look like a much paler blue than the faceplate really is. I am actually trying to get ahold of the Pacific Blue cover, but no one has that in stock, so i picked up a Blue Mist to satisfy my need for a color faceplate.Some reviews i've read criticize the faceplates for being only the front of the palm. I think it looks neat, though, with the blue front and black back. I suppose if you're getting the faceplate so other people will think you're cool, that might be an issue. I got the faceplate so i'd have a colored border around the screen, and i don't spend much time staring at the side or back of my m100, so even if i didn't like the half-and-half look, it wouldn't be the end of the world.the only complaint i have is actually more the fault of my m100 case than the faceplate. I use the leather flip-case for my palm, and it covers up almost the entire faceplate. but i can still see part of it, so that's not the end of the world either.",4
"Green Destiny

The green faceplate really brings out the two colors in the LCD screen. Besides being the cheapest out of the pack, it really "frames" your Palm to perfection. BUY THIS COLOR",4
"Add Some Style To Your Palm

I bought this faceplate for my Palm m130. It's easy to use and just snaps right on to your palm. It works with the m100 series, which means it also works with m100/105/125/130. I recommend buying more than one.",4
"subtle yet snazzy...

Love it! The original black faceplate was quite satisfactory but my husband (having already selected Turbo Red for himself) brought home Blue Mist for me. Nice, but didn't do anything for me. We took it back and I immediately knew Silve Snake was it for me. The glossy grey/silver/black snake pattern doesn't detract from the display at all, nor does it strain the eyes. I don't regret my choice :)",4
"Keeping Things Interesting

Let's face it, these faceplates are frivolous; however, they are fun, and now inexpensive too.PalmOne m100 Handheldare easy to remove and put in place, once you get the hang of it. Some colors are better than others, a quick review follows:Original Black -- use it in front of your boss. Or your Goth buddies.Silver is ok -- not bad but its nothing special either, cell phonish.Pacific Blue -- very nice, fine for the office too.Red -- all the red colors are fine, and tend to draw attention.Blue mist -- very attractive, not out of line for work either.Arctic White -- goes great with that iPod.Purple Passion -- Ghastly. Remarkably horrible.Burl Wood -- This one is a real success. Very, very attractive, and when used with thePalmOne m100 Series Slim Leather Carrying Caseit looks outstanding in any setting.There are other brands out there who make Palm faceplates too. They usually aren't quite as well made, but offer choices you can't find elsewhere. Two very nice colors available this way are Titanium Green and Dalmation (not exactly a color but very cool, I put a photo of each in the ""photo sharing"" section.) Both colors can be found on Palm's web site.",3
"It is what it is

As faceplates go, you can't ask for more.The color is a bit deeper than I had expected, but it is definitely nice to have a change of scenery when looking at your palm.",4
"Don't let your Palm run around naked...

First off, look at all of the faceplates before you buy anything - there are about 19 in all. Second, budget the price of a faceplate (or 2+) in addition to the Palm device if you're researching the purchase, because most people want one eventually.I am completely happy with the Blue Boa plate because it's dark enough not to cause eye strain from light/dark contrast, it's a subtle pattern instead of a solid, and the blue is just amazing - it's everything I've ever wanted from the color blue. No joke.The colors of the faceplates do not come through on my monitor like they do in person, I guess because it's a 2D/3D problem, and lighting can make all the difference. I liked the Silver Snake plate better onscreen than I do in reality because the contrast just doesn't work for my eyes.My perspective on productivity and price: Several people commented that the color faceplates were the deciding feature in purchasing an M series Palm over other models. I truly believe the faceplates enhance productivity because they touch an aesthetic or feeling (or inner toddler) or whatever that triggers positive thoughts about the device in general, so you use it more and it gains greater value in your life.",4
"Great color but pricey

I love the color although I wish there was more selection available from PALM. I think the faceplates are a great idea and they're very fashionable however the prices still need to come down. Amazon does have the best prices so far but PALM really needs to sell these at something like [price]. If they did I'd probably buy 10 or more.",3
"Love that Pacific Blue

The pacific blue faceplate cover is a very attractive accessory for the Palm. It's subdued and stylish, and unlike some of the other faceplate colors, it doesn't scream "look at me!". It's great for the office and for those who like to make a fashion statement without going overboard. Very classy.",4
"The Best

You should get this item! It is casual and yet safictacated at the same time. The color puts a bang into it!",4
"Leopard Print is wonderfully wild!

I've seen some knock-off faceplates that tried a leopard print, and failed. Palm's version is the best I've seen, though I feel like I could design a better print. At any rate, it's the wildest faceplate Palm makes (in my opinion) and that was enough for me to buy it and like it. This faceplate has also received more compliments than others because of its striking originality, so wear it when you want to dress to impress. :)",3
"Great, but not really silver

I recently got the Palm m100 and as a gift, I recieved the "Silver Snake" cover. I was thrilled because I love snakes, but it isn't really silver. The picture is somewhat misleading. It has a silver background, but more greenish-gray scales. It is very attractive and quite shiny--not matte, like the first run of covers and the m100 itself. Also, the tab on the top to attach it to the m100 is "silver snake," not black, so if a coherant line is important to you, keep this in mind.",3
"COOL COLOR!!!

I installed this cool faceplate on my new Palm I got! What an awesome color. I get compliments on it all the time when I'm out and using it. Plus it's easy to find in your purse! Totally easy to put on, and change around with other colors.",4
"Very snazzy!

This makes my PalmM100 stand out in a crowd. It was easy to put on once I figured out the picture-instructions. Might have been easier with a little more words.",4
"Very elegant

It took a great deal of swearing to get the original faceplate off, but it was worth it to personalize my m105 with this very attractive Silver Snake pattern. The pictures onscreen don't do it justice, and I find that it's not at all distracting.",4
"Great Palm--great cover

My girldfriend loves this Palm cover--and her M100 too. These are hard to find in this color and Amazon had it! It has been solid, has not faded or scratched, and looks great! Adds personality and fun!",4
"Cool, Funky, and Fun

I bought this for my wife and she loves it.",4
"Ruby Pearl mmmmm :)

I originally bought the Blue Mist. It was okay. Then I saw this Ruby Pearl cover and had to have it. The color is great! It's a weird kinda shiny pearly red color.",4
"Cool Faceplate

Nice blue faceplate. Cool to the eyes. Easy to install. I suggest people get this Pacific Blue color. Affordable.",4
"Totally cute!

...I think that these are just about the greatest accessory for palm. I own the citrus faceplate and it just wows my friends and they all want one. But now I'm obsessed... I've always loved things that can be personalized and now I'm even happier with my m100. I'm going to have to start collecting these...",4
"Individuality and Personality

Add some individuality and personality to your light, slim new palm m100. The only palm model with a removable face plate that totally personalizes your palm and transforms it from a small computer to a stylish, convenient personal organizer to call your own. Really adds some personality to your pda and I expect to see handspring immitate this inexpensive accesory which transforms the way you look at your pda. For this price the face plates are worth it and I recommend them to anybody who purchases one of these new, stylish and compact palm pilots! A must have!",4
"Makes my 'plain' Palm m125 look 100% better...

I don't know who is responsible for the idea behind removeable faceplate covers, but whoever it is has earned my thanks. I liked the Palm m-class PDA's even before I knew you could alter the covers...but when I saw that it was possible to make my Palm look a little more stylized, I immediately went out and grabbed one. I echo one of the other reviewers thoughts about specifically the 'Pacific Blue' color over the others. What may look good on your computer monitor may look entirely different in front of your eyes. This cover looks amazingly cool in person...but there IS one downside: It WILL draw attention from others whether you like it or not. Now this CAN be a problem depending on who you are. Personally, after I got used to it, it didn't bother me. In fact, I'm fairly certain a few folks have decided to purchase an m-class Palm as a result of seeing mine and how versatile they actually are.Don't just buy a Palm and hide it away, with one of the many versatile faceplates available in nearly 20 colors (and counting) you can make your Palm into an exciting way to organize your life. From Leopard print to aqua-blue to green, this little digital device can suddenly become a major fashion statement -- if you want it to be. I am personally finding out that the more I get used to my Palm, the more I use it, and I am also finding out the cooler it looks, the more I use it. Suffice it to say I am VERY satisfied with my purchase -- but be warned: Do NOT forget to check out what these plates look like IN PERSON before buying. TRUST me when I say they CAN look quite a bit different on your computer screen than they do on front of your PDA.",4
"versatility

Makes the palm look great except now they need to make the covers to match the faces.",3
"red cover

The red Palm faceplate looks very sharp with the contrasting black back and cover. I definitely recommend it for lovers of the red/black combo and/or for those who like adding a little spice to their otherwise-boring electronics.",4
"Good product with one flaw

This case is very nice but it has one flaw. The stylus is difficult to remove while the palm is in the case.",2
"Inside is a matter of taste

In contrast to the Palm M100 slim leather case which uses only velcro to hold the PDA in place, this case has a leather framework into which the PDA slides. The leather has openings for the screen and buttons. I find this design a bit less appealing visually and wonder if the openings will be prone to getting caught and torn. Either of these two approaches are different from the clear and rather sturdy plastic used to hold the PDA in place with the Palm Glove design. It's really all a matter of taste. So far my friends have each chosen different cases with no duplication. Wise of Palm to offer so many choices.Others have already mentioned the one other feature that may be a flaw -- that the stylus is difficult to remove unless the case is fully opened. The leather quality on this particular case is, however, quite nice and the case does work very well for those who want to carry their M100 on a belt. Note that the the case stays closed with velcro as does the belt loop (making it adjustable).",3
"Adequate case

To be truthful I never wanted to buy a case for my Palm m100 in the first place, but the hinges on the plastic flip cover that came with it broke apart after only 3 months. Because I could not find a replacement part, in order to have my Palm protected I had to buy a case. I am not overjoyed with this product, but it is adequate and does the job that it was designed to do.All of the complaints about this product are true. The Velcro is small and it can be difficult to close the cover on the case, the stylus is difficult to remove unless the cover is flipped all the way open, the stitching is of poor quality and does not look like it will last. Another irritating that I have discovered is that the opening seems to be off a little bit. It covers up the screen a little bit at the top.However, the nice thing about this case are that is made of very nice leather and the Velcro beltloop is very convenient. With this case strapped to my belt, I usually remove the Palm from the case without removing the case from my belt in order to use it. I have taken to using the case more as a belt holster. This way, the problems of the stylus and the mismatched opening are not a problem. This is the manner that I would recommend using this product.Why 3 stars?: I feel the case was poorly designed and will far apart and be unsatisfying in the long run. However, using it as a holster is very convenient and attractive - even if it does a little bit of bulk.",2
"Convinient and Useful

I just bought the Palm M100 which I'm already in love with, and then comes along this great case. Not only is it professional in appearance it is useful as well. I just feel stupid for paying more for it elsewhere when it's available for less here. I strongly reccomend it.",3
"Nice fit - Nice Case (No Stylus Problem)

I recently got my case and have to agree with the issues on the front velcro. You have to put a little effort into getting it closed and staying closed.Other than that, I love it. Fits on my belt nicely, lets me connect the hotsync cable and access the buttons, makes my palm m100 easy to carry.As for the stylus problem... the sides of the enclosure into which you slip the palm are elastic cloth, This allows you to slip the stylus into the side of the case if you want. Then you can access it rather easily. The elastic is open at the bottom, meaning there's a possibility of losing the stylus, but I haven't lost mine yet.As for the bulk it adds... Any case will add some bulk. I'm a 6' tall male with good size hands, so the bulk doesn't affect my ability to hold the unit easily and use my m100. Generally, I like it, but the weak design of the front velcro does keep the case from scoring 5 stars in my book.",3
"stylus issue

i purchased my m100 at circuit city without realizing that the stylus was missing. upon returning to the store, they gave me one that didn't fit perfectly. it fit, but the top of the stylus wasn't flush with the main m100 unit. this used to bother me until i got the leather flip case and read complaints about the stylus being difficult to access. i'm not sure what sort of stylus i have but i have no problems accessing it from the leather flipcase.my one complaint, however, would be that the velcro on the flipcase is angled so that it takes some effort to stick the pieces together. overall, a really nice product. it looks neat with a colored faceplate peeking out underneath too.*may 15th, 2011 update* my case has faithfully protected my palm pilot for 10 years. still four stars!!!",3
"Not perfect, but considerably better than the other options

I have owned both the PalmGlove case and the Leather Flip case, and I feel the Leather Flip case to be superior.The Leather Flip case is more durable. Within one week of owning the PalmGlove, the snap closure came off, and the plastic shield that holds the palm in place was already coming unsewn.However the majority of the complaints stated about the Leather Flip case are true. The stylus is annoying to take out, and the velcro closure doesn't seem to work great (it does work, though).It is my opinion though, that the winner between the two is the Leather Flip case. My suggetion: If you're going to buy a case for your m100 or m105, get the leather one.",3
"needs better cover attachment

The tiny bit of velcro that they use to keep the cover closed wears out quickly.",2
"Beauty is only skin deep

The case fit my Palm 130 very nicely, but IT DOESN'T FIT IN THE HOTSYNC CRADLE. There's an opening for the HotSync connection, but the lip on the case is too thick and the connection can't be made. So much for leaving the Palm in the case to HotSync.",2
"Luxurious but a little bulky

This is a very nicely made case for the m100, but that reinforced leather flip top does add bulk. I bought the m100 at least partly because it's very thin and easier to carry around in a pocket. When the leather flip case arrived, it was clear that keeping the m100 in that case would make the whole thing as bulky as the Palm Pilot it was replacing. (I can't give dimensions because I've already returned it and will be trying the slim leather case next.) If you think that you will mainly be carrying the m100 in a bag or looped over a belt, this case will work fine.",3
"Mostly Satisfied

PROS: High-quality materials (with decent finishing (stitching, etc.))/Multi-use flip-top/belt holster design can suit most use styles/Offers good protection with a minimum of bulk/weight/Pocket in cover for credit/business cards/Pretty damned stylishCONS: Poor ease of access to stylus/Weak Velcro patch on flip-top cover/Needs clear plastic window/thumb stud over scroll button to view clock",3
"Follow Directions

For those complaining about bulk and velcro closing perhaps they should read the clearly written instructions. Remove the cover on the Palm before mounting in the case.This leather case is of high quality, fits well in my shirt pocket and as advertized in my belt loop.I have purchased other carrying cases for my palm and this one on the top of my list as the best.",4
"Stylus not easy to remove, but good value

Yeah, I see what others here mean about having to stick your finger into the case to remove the stylus. Minus 1 point for that. But overall, this case is one of the few currently available that's designed so you can slide the m100 into the case. That's what I was looking for. I didn't want a case where the Palm is velcroed on. This "slip in" style of case seems, to me, to be more secure and better looking. It adds a bit more bulk, but I keep the m100 in a bag so it doesn't matter. The other options seem to be the Bodyglove style (I wanted something leather and more professional) and a Vaja case for $42. I liked the Vaja case, but this Palm brand case from Amazon was a good value. The Vaja can wait for when I upgrade to a more expensive Palm.",3
"I like this case!

I am really pleased with this case (I purchased one for $.01). The only problem (which is not that big of a deal) is that the stylus is harder to get to. Other than that, the leather is nice and soft; the fit is very tight; the cut out for the face is a good shape. However, don't expect to be able to use the cradle without taking the PDA out.",3
"Palm m100 Leather Flip Case

The Palm leather flip case is wonderful. The opening on the bottom allows you to HotSync without taking the Palm out of the case. Nice fit and once you flip it open you have easy access to all the functions. I would love to see a metal clip on the back (like they use for cell phone cases) rather than the velco clasp. I for one don't always wear a belt and I just like to hook things in my waist band of my shorts or pants. Otherwise the flip case is great!!",4
"It's not wonderful

This case is not wonderful, but it is much better than the case that comes with the m100. The stylus is hard to remove unless you come at it from the right side, and my Palm doesn't fit just great in the case. It is also quite bulky in this case.",2
"NOT ENOUGH VELCRO, YET EXUDES ELEGANCE

This case is quite elegant; however, the velcro that holds the frontal flip is not enough to hold it completely. Also, the stylus is a bit cumbersome to remove, but it's bearable. All in all, the ability to use your M100 without taking it out is a sure winner...Cheers!",2
"Wasn't for me, probably not for you, either.

I bought the M105 because I loved the faceplates. Go read my faceplate reviews and see that I'm the nuttiest faceplate lover out there.That being said, this case totally destroys the meaning of the faceplates because it covers them up almost completely. I don't want to leave the Palm in it for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) because it's clunky, bulky, boring and a nuisance to hotsyncing with a cradle.The buttons don't line up perfectly with the cut-outs, and that annoyed me. I bought this case as soon as I bought the Palm thinking it would be right for me - now it sits in a drawer waiting for me to [sell it] or something.This case was designed for those types that don't give a hoot about faceplates, attach everything to their belt, and carry a seperate wallet. If you're one of these people, this might be a good enough case for you....If you want a super protective hard case for the M105 (which is almost impossible to find) look up ScribblePDA in a search engine and see the best case for the money out there, IMHO. Amazon should sell it. I'm actually happy with that case, and if you've read many reviews of cases, it's hard to find one you like.",1
"Not that useful

The case is nice, soft leather and all, but has some problems when you use it: To reach pen from your Palm is not easy. Leather case covers thightly your Palm, and also the pen that is in the back. You have little room to pick it with your fingers. When you have Palm attached to your belt, you have the dilemma: Should I wrap the velcro that attach the case to the belt (with velcro noise and problems to untie it)? or Should I remove my Palm from the case (not that easy because, as I said before, case is very thight to your Palm)? I'm sure is a good thing to carry your Palm everywhere (and not only when you are using a shirt with a pocket), because with this case you can carry it on your belt, but it has the problems I show before. Also, the case add volume to your Palm, which became bulkier and it doesn't look as portable as Palm itself.",2
"Cool item!!!

I love this item that I got. I just want to warn you that you can not put it in the cradle. It will not go in. It is to big. I don't care. Order off the seller performancepda it came to my doorstep in 4 days.",3
"Protects my Palm

After 2 years of use, one of the hinges on the flip cover broke. It would occasionally fall off. I got a case to put it in, but it was bright pink, okay for some things, but not okay when I'm using this for work. This case is padded and has a little pocket on the inside for notes.It can be kind of snug and difficult to get the Palm to fit when the case is brand new. Give the elastic sides time to stretch out a little bit and it'll work fine.The stylus is a bit difficult to get to when the Palm is in the case. This is minor, but can be annoying when you are trying to get to information in a hurry.All in all, I would probably buy this again. It was decently priced and works well.",3
"Palm M100 Series Case Purchase

Received the case quick. Order was processed without any problem.Good experience",4
"Looks great as BRAND NEW

I couldn't find the difference between this and a new one even though its a refurbished one.Got it pretty fast for a less price and looks GREAT.",4
"VERY NEW " A " + + + + +

This is a very well made palm case in sealed box for a very low price...i recieved it, in about 5 days from order...",4
"Nice case!

This case is not only stylish but convinient! I use it for my Palm m125 handheld. It is a good way to hold your handheld securely and it even has a place to keep your credit cards and your money. I also like it because you can use the strap to place on your belt. It is a great product and I highly recommend it!",4
"Top quality leather, but the stylus??

It's too bad that this otherwise excellent case makes it almost impossible to remove the styus without either sliding the unit out of the case a bit, or jamming a finger into the case. A small cutout on the back of the case would have solved this. Otherwise, the leather is excellent quality; the sleeve into which the unit slides is strong and secure, and eliminates the need for that nasty velcro strip. I've had no problems with the buttons lining up with the holes, nor is there any fear of these getting caught or tearing. Just fix the stylus issue, and you've got a five-star product.",2
"Flawed, but useful

The quality of the materials is really good, but when I slided my Palm m125 in it, the cut-out wasn't good enough. If they tweaked it a bit, raising the leather covering the face-plate, I would buy an other one for my other Palm m100(2 palms? One palm with screen protector(screen abusive), the other none so I could read books for the better quality). The size it boosts isn't to worry about since you actually want to protect your precious handheld. I just love the feel of the leather(I think it is). Again the cut-out was horrible and I was wondering if they tested their product first. Pulling out the pen out of the m100 was hurting my fingers and the m125 has pointy-end pens so it's wise to use your fingers as pointers since it's faster(please don't clip your nails so it would be pointy-someone's gonna get hurt). The belt-velcro(clip) isn't too great since I fear that it'll tear off when I run(a lot!). It's great if you walk calmly and need fast access. They should make several designs of it since I really like the idea, but at least test it!-Best quality materials, best design-closed, poor design of face cover and velcro clip(whatever).",2
"The first step at really getting mobile

Ever since I got my first Palm III I wanted to be able to access the internet with it. Recently, when I upgraded to a Palm IIIxe and could store a lot more applications, I decided to delve deeper into the Palm-Internet area. At first I looked at wireless, which is far to expensive. Then I tried using a standard external modem with my Palm, it worked great but wasn't very portable. Then Palm released the new Palm modem. It's faster than the old ones, at 33.6, it's small, light wait and runs on both batteries and a AC adapter. Now you can realy go mobile with your Palm. Whenever you are near a phone jack you can plug in and go online. The only major downfall is that it's not a 56K modem, although with most ISP's and phone lines you don't really notice a difference since most of the time you are dealing with text. Overall this is a great add on for any Palm owner, and the software which comes with it is great, especially if you want to download mail from either AOL or any POP3 server. Now you can take the internet with you, where ever you go.",3
"Old software a bit of a drag

I just got this product this weekend, and it does work great with my IIIxe - plenty of speed, even with AvantGo. But, I have a beef - the CD I received contains MultiMail Pro 2.26, which works fine BUT the current version of MultiMail Pro is 3.1 with many more features. Palm says I have to pay for a full version if I want MultiMail Pro 3.1, at $40! Since I just paid my $100, I felt a little miffed at this shortcoming, especially since Palm now owns Actual Software. Customer support was a bit clueless about this, and seemed surprised I would even ask...",3
"This Is A Good Accessory If You Use Eudora

This little modem runs on two AAA batteries! It's actually somewhat awesome to hear it chirp when making a connection. The software, MultiMail is OK but does not support file attachments to email. A better free Internet software suite is Eudora for the Palm. Eudora also supports Web browsing. You can hotsync your Eudora email for the Palm with the Eudora email for the PC.The modem is only 3300 baud but that is adequate for email and occasional Web browsing. Over all, a pretty good value.",3
"AOL users should think twice

I bought this to go with my Palm IIIc, after reading about free software like AvantGo that lets you surf the Internet and download newspapers, etc. from any phone line, after connecting with your ISP. However, I couldn't get AvantGo to work with my ISP, which is AOL. I e-mailed AvantGo, and they replied that AvantGo does not work with AOL (which conflicts with what is on their website). Palm support confirmed this, e-mailing me, "Please note that you cannot use any internet surfing application on your Palm handheld with AOL." Then I twice e-mailed Palm to ask which ISP would work instead, and they sent completely useless, stupid replies that had nothing at all to do with my question. Finally I called and spoke to someone who said that any other ISP should work, it's only AOL that doesn't. So now I have to select and register (and pay for, if I don't find a good free one) a second ISP to make full use of my Palm modem. On the other hand, the AOL e-mail software that came with the modem works great. I can type e-mails on the train on the way home, and send them quickly over my phone line when I get home. But if I can't get the Internet surfing working soon, I'll be returning this, as I didn't buy it only for e-mail.",1
"Not Acceptable, but shipping was fast....

I ordered this modem on Sunday, got it Today (Wednesday), happy with the shipping. When something is described as very good the product should not look like a train wreck. Also if you're going to sell something take the batteries out of it first. There were still batteries from 2001 in it. I am just glad it didn't ruin the unit. I haven't had a chance to test it but I am hoping it works. Also, I did not get the disk or paperwork that was described in the listing. I am dissatisfied with the product, but I am happy with the time it took to ship to me. I will be a gentleman and offer 3 stars only because of the fast shipping. I probably wouldn't buy product from this seller again. I doesn't look anything like the product picture.",2
"Good Seller

Seller took a while to respond to e-mails, but item was shipped fast and everything was as promised. Great job!!",3
"Great Car Charger - Can't Speak to the Rest...

I bought this set about a year and a half ago when I left my charger at a friend's house in another city. Since I knew I would be getting it back, I decided to purchase a car charger instead of eventually having two house chargers. I still use the car charger on a regular basis, and it is wonderful. Also, it works with a different LG model that I purchased about six months ago. I can't speak to the little earphones or the phone outfit because I don't use such things, so I gave them to Goodwill. The car charger is worth the price! Only four stars because I think it is wasteful to force the other accessories on people who don't want them (i.e. me).",3
"Case Review

I really like this case for my motorola phone because it fits perfectly. The color and the bling on this case has a nice finish.",4
"Not Pleased.

As soon as I got it out of the package the stones were coming out. Very cheap product. By day two I only had 5 stones left in it.",0
"Needs amplifier, good mount system.

Its a decent antenna but does not have a mount. you need to buy the mount kit seperately. it screws on to thin metal horizontal or vertical bar (like a mirror on a truck). its a 6db gain -- minimal gain at best unless you use a $200 amplifier to go with it.",3
"Works Well

With this antenna which I have connected to one of Wilson's amplifiers and their phone cradle, it brings up the signal while inside my travel trailer in weak signal areas, 2 or 3 bars on my cell phone. Naturally you have be receiving some signal for it to work. My phone at 1 bar is almost if not unworkable, it will jump up to 3 or so bars, a very workable signal. I have spoken to the Wilson Electronics people a couple of times with questions, they were very help. This company is Wilson Electronics, not the Wilson Antenna company. From my memory, I have had my antenna for about 4 years.",4
"Great antenna

This antenna works great. Give me the bump I need. I work in the oilfield so there are a lot of dead spots. With the signal booster and antenna not as many dead spots.",4
"Not much better then the one I was replacing

I ordered this battery from amazon hoping to save a few dollars from the overpriced Verizon batteries. Turns out I should have gone the extra mile and paid for the verizon battery. This one has just as much if not less battery life then the one I was replacing. It fits in the phone, but don't expect much for talk time, it's nothing like the original battery.shipping was good though.",1
"Great life!

The battery for RIM is working perfectly and has a long life during the week with calls, SMS and everything!",4
"Useless

The connection between the sides is far too loose and the magnetic clasp is far too weak, so any time you brush against anything the top flips up and the front falls outward and dumps the phone. Ludicrously inadequate design.",0
"Good Microwave Popcorn

I have tried several kinds of microwave popcorn, with varied results. My greatest disappointment was with a famous brand that supposedly had fewer unpopped kernels. I got far more unpopped kernels with that brand than with Act II.I have overpopped Act II popcorn, which generates drier popcorn. The trick is to stop popping when the bag recommends, which is when there is only one pop every 2 or 3 seconds. I know it is tempting to let more pop, but you can also start burning the bag and the flavor goes down. By stopping the microwave as the popping slows down you get fluffy, butter-flavored popcorn that tastes delicious.There are several varieties of Act II popcorn that are now available. The butter flavor is the first flavor of Act II that I tried, and remains my favorite microwave popcorn. Enjoy!",3
"Average Microwave Popcorn

Sometimes microwave popcorn can be a little tricky because if you don't leave it in long enough you get a lot of unpopped corn, leave it in too long it gets scorched. I've discovered it does matter what brand of popcorn you use because some simply perform better than others.Act II is about average as a microwave popcorn. The key downfall of Act II is if you get it popped about right, the popcorn is kind of dry and not that fluffy. It also tends to leave more unpopped corn in my experience than other brands.For these reasons, I tend to prefer other brands of microwave popcorn.",2
"Easy Break

If you buy this product,you are wasting your money. I had it for my cell phone for only a month nd the plastic clip broke off making the case useless since it could no longer clip on to my belt. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS LEATHER CASE.",0
"Do NOT do business with Bargaincell!

Bought a cell phone battery that, of course, died one week past their return/refund deadline. Refused to refund or replace even though the product is CLEARLY defective. This company is a ripoff and will never do business with them again. Consider yourself warned.",0
"Love it!

Came on time and worked beautifully with my older LG VX8300 phone. After reading some of the reviews that said the charger cord did not fit, I was hesitant to order. Another review said to just jam it on and it would work. I needed the charger cord so I ordered it. Didn't have to jam it on at all - am very pleased.",4
"Got what I needed

Quick service and exactly the right charger, cord wasn't so long but it does the job but I paid less than $3 soooo Thanks!",4
"The price is right!

It couldn't be any cheaper and it worked, what else is there to say?I bought this for a phone that I found but don't use, can't swear by the reliability but it looks like a good quality charger in appearance and didn't get dangerously hot or anything.If not, for a couple bucks more you can buy one at Marc's for just about any phone.",4
"8300 mobile phone chargers

We ordered two 8300 mobile phone chargers from this company.Terrible experience. Both chargers did not fit the phone - rendered useless.There was no sales/packing/return slip in the package we received...basically no return information.Would give the company a ""0"" out of 5 stars... Very disappointed.",0
"Not for VX8300

This didn't work for the VX8300 for which I purchased it. The plastic plug has a different pattern than the VX8300, so it doesn't fit.I give the seller 5 stars for responding immediately to resolve the situation (e-mailed at night and they responded by morning). I think they should update the description next. :-)",1
"A Great Product

I recently tried this product on my Palm 3c and the results that I had with them was exactly the same as the other Write Right's for the Palm 3 (Non-Color Version.) In a word, Excellent. The the amount of time that they say the pack lasts is wrong. It lasts much longer. Even with high usage, they continue to preform just like the first day I put them on. I have had my first screen protector on for two months now, and I still haven't needed to change the protector. Even though it does reduce the sharpness of the image, it doesn't reduce enough to make it a problem. My thoughts are get them as soon as you can, ... And Amazon.com offers a discount that I haven't found anywere else. My overall thought is go ahead and by this great product.",4
"Steer clear!

I purchased this product to interact with my Motorola RAZR V3 cell phone, and could not get the two devices to acknowledge each other. I tried EVERYTHING from placing the security settings at their lowest setting, disabling Windows firewall, putting my phone within 1 foot from the USB dongle, etc. Here's the worst part - NO PRODUCT SUPPORT! The company website is not even in service, and I could not find a support telephone number anywhere in the Help archive or literature provided. I use Windows XP, so the setup was a piece of cake, and the operating system is more than capable to handle the new piece of hardware. Do yourself a favor: Stick with the name brand version of this product for only $5 more.",0
"avoid this junk at all cost!!!

I purchase it in Hong Kong for $60HKD ($8)the blue soleil driver is simply.....badit don't remember the device connected/paired on the main windowA2DP don't work on HP laptophave problem with async (pocket pc can't find async host)recently, I found a lot of fake billionton bt adaptors using this PCB and blue soleil driverit also claims 100m range, but it has class 2 TX, I don't know how it can make 100m range with merely 1-5mW TX (class 1 requires 100mW TX)get MSI starkey (use Broadcom) or Level1 0025 (use Toshiba) instead, don't waste the money",0
"Piece of junk! Avoid!!

This thing has the worst drivers ever. I could not get it to work, the included software is horrible garbage. I am taking it to the garage and putting it out of its misery with a sledgehammer, as it will never touch any of my PCs ever again.",0
"Was cheap, but worked fine.

I never bother to review anything, but there is a lot of slander on this device. It was cheap, but it works fine. It allowed me to put things on and take things off the phone. If that is all you want to do, and you don't want to pay much. This device is fine.I'm using a first generation Razr.",2
"good

this dongle does work good, excelent distance, and easy to connect and use. The only problem i have is it is a bit tricky to connect to a program like motorola phone toolsGood product",3
"Do NOT buy this item!!!

This is very deceptive of the seller because this case is clearly too too too small for the LG Chocolate phone. Its made for the Razor. Its too narrow, too small, and too tight for this phone.",0
"HTC-DASH COVER AND CHARGERS

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITS OKEY, IT WORKS!!! IT SAVE YOU MONEY... I PUT FIVE STAR BECAUSE OF THE PRICE ITS A GOOD DEAL, BUT I HAVE A BAD EXPERIENCE GETTING IT ON MY MAILS BECAUSE THE FIRST ONE THEY SENT GETS STOLLEN ... BUT THEY REPLACED IT... THATS WHY I STILL APRECIATE THE SENDER... THANK YOU...",4
"Good without Modules

This is a very comfortable case and I have had no problems with the clip. My only complaint is that it doesn't have enough clearance if I have a module in the visor. Also, I'll need to find a different case now that I have my visorphone and keep that in all the time.",3
"Accepts 500/505's Too

The tan contrasting stitching makes a nice accent with the mahogany colored leather. It's a rugged case, with semi-hardside protection built into the bsck panel, the two sides and the bottom but it still manages to feel soft. It's fully lined in a back napped velvet-type fabric that won't screatch your PDA. If you're looking for a case that will protect your PDA while you get to your destination, this just might be the one for you.",4
"Targus Belt PDA Case

I have owned this case for over three years without any problems (purchased at a local, national franchised computer/audio/video store). Prior to the Targus case I used the Palm case, which worked equally well (except it had a magnetic closure which tore the leather after use, instead of the velcro of the Targus). I take my PDA with me to work (medical occupation & constantly on my feet), and I use my PDA many times during the work day -- this Targus case has proven to be both practical and durable. It is also somewhat ""padded"" in that even when I have accidentally dropped my PDA, it protects well. I have used the Palm m500 with it, but have also used the Palm Tungsten, and most recently Palm Tungsten T3. In using the Tungsten PDA's with this Targus case I have needed to place a small roll of fabric (old piece of a handkerchief) into the bottom. Without the added fabric the case is just a little too deep for the Tungsten T models, but with it, it works perfectly. I have never had a problem with the belt clip. It is tight, strong, and unless I purposely loose it from my belt, it won't come off. In fact, even when driving in my vehicle, my seat sometimes pushes on my PDA case, but does not cause it to come off of my belt. Perhaps those who have described problems with their belt clip are wearing thick and wide belts which could potentially be problematic. As for this case being ""geek wear"" I have never really considered that. It is very practical and durable. I have compared other PDA cases, but few if any fit what this one can do. If you want a PDA case which doesn't need a huge coat pocket, pocketbook, or other tote, this one is the ticket. I will definitely purchase another Targus belt clip PDA case.",4
"Nice Case - Horrible Clip

I bought this for a PDA case. The day I got it, I wore it on my 2 1/4th inch duty belt, where my radio usually goes. The belt's thickness is the same as a regular belt (The belt was Accumold).Within 5 minutes, I sat down in the car, and the clip completely popped off, rivet and all. The clip rivet is held in by the leather only, no stabalizer.This, combined with the fact the clip would pop the case off my regular dress belt, made it worthless.",1
"Excellent PDA Case

I've owned one of these cases for about 5 years, and it's finally time to get a new one. I first had a Handspring Visor Deluxe, then a Handspring Visor Neo, and now have a Garmin iQue 3600 in the case. I originally had the Visor Deluxe belt-clip case made by Handspring, and lost the whole thing. I have never had the Targus case fall off. It has worn extremely well and still looks great. The belt clip is just as tight as it was when new.I'm not sure why people are having problems with the belt clip; perhaps they have a thicker than normal belt. Targus does make a ballistic nylon PDA case with a belt loop, model CHUS01, which should fit any kind of belt.",4
"Thanks, reviews were helpful.

I was thinking about switching to the Targus until I read all your reviews. I have the Franklin Covey e-Pocket Leather belt clip case and after 2 years of hard use, the spring is not very tight and I was looking for a replacement. From the reviews, my belt clip seems to hold up better than the Targus, so I'll get another Franklin Covey. Also, it comes in black and has an additional belt loop behind the metal clip for those who want it.",2
"Clip broke off

I really thought the case was great until the clip part broke off. What good is a carrying case designed for your belt if breaks off?! The metal part that holds the rotating rivet (a great feature!) appeared to spread apart, allowing the clip to pull out. I wish it were made more sturdily...then I think that it would be great. I took less than a month for the item to break. I wouldn't get it if I were you.",1
"I finally found a high-quality nerd case!

I own a Compaq Aero 1520 PDA and have had a major hassle finding a decent case that didn't use velcro to hold the PDA as I prefer to have all controls available while using the unit and the speaker is on the back. This case was too short and thick but, being made of semi-soft leather with a velcro closure, the Aero fits just fine. The belt clip needed more of an opening to accept a belt so I used pliers to bend it slightly. It stays put on my belt, swivels to let me sit down and offers quick access to my Aero which I stow upside-down and glass-in. My biggest gripe is that the case is brown leather vice black which I prefer. Eventually I'll have it dyed black - when I can live without it for a day or two <grin>. This case provides fair to good protection, good to great convienience and fair to good overall value. I did NOT look for this case in Amazon - I stumbled onto it in an office superstore and, after physically deforming the case, found that it would work. Hope this review helps.",3
"Excellent Case

This is the best, and most convenient, case I have bought for my Handspring Visor Deluxe. The belt clip is strong and there is no chance of your PDA falling off your belt. I get compliments from people at how nice the case looks. Its a real bargain for real leather. Sometimes its even a good conversation starter, because people will ask what it is and I can show them my Visor, most people are impressed. The inside of the case is felt-lined, so the screen of your Palm is protected from scratches. I would really recommend this case.",4
"awesome case

i bought this case after i returned the crappy handspring plastic belt clip....i almost dropped my visor out of that case. this case looks cool and works conveniently. it also has a swivel belt clip, this makes it very comfortable to wear, it will not fall out of this case. the case closes by velcro. a great case",4
"Belt Clip Broke

Its a nice basic leather case - great for quick access to your pilot/handspring, but i've just owned this case for about a month and the belt-clip broke off today. I just emailed Targus about getting it repaired...hopefully its not a hassle.",1
"Highly recommended

I have been a Visor user for over 2 years now. I started with a Visor Deluxe, but now use a Visor Prism.I bought my Visor Prism over 9 months ago and got a Targus Leather Case to carry it in. The Targus Leather Case is made with good quality material, and is very well crafted. The stitching is first rate.I carry the case with me daily, and clip and unclip it from my belt an average of 8-10 times a day. Exercising standard care in clipping and removing the case, I have had no problem with the clip.I normally unclip the case from my belt during long drives. But during short drives, I do not unclip the case from my belt. The case has a swivel type clip which allows me to swivel the case away from the seat belt during short drives.Being made from leather, the case invariably gets scratched and pinched during regular use. But its wearing out very nicely, and with due care, I am sure that this case will last me for quite some time. I intend to keep it for as long as I can.The case provides very good protection, specially at its corners. I credit the case of saving my Visor Prism from severe damage on at least 2 occasions when I dropped my Visor Prism to concrete. On both occasions, I had a barcode laser scanner module on my Prism - and this too survived with nary a scratch.I bought the case from Amazon and am delighted that it is now available at a considerably reduced price. For this reason, I have bought 2 more of this case. I will be giving one of these to my wife, and will be giving the other to my brother.",4
"Best one so far. . .

I've owned three belt cases so far. First I bought the palm brand belt case for my palm IIIxe. It broke, so I bought another one just like it. It broke too. Both tore in the stitching. Then I got the one from palmgear.com that clips on sideways. It's very bulky and the clip stretched out to where it won't hold on my belt. This targus case is the forth case I've bought and so far I love it. The clip is strong, watch your finger! The case is slim so it doesn't show through my sportcoat. The rotating clip is a really great idea, because it allows the case to swivel for comfort when sitting. I hope it doesn't break off like a couple of reviewers have said. I don't mind it breaking because I know these cases don't last forever, but I don't want to lose my palm if it falls off somewhere. We'll see. Lifetime warranty is nice too.",4
"Mine Broke too! Revised 1/23/02

I have owned this case for 12 days and the belt clip broke off too. I reached to pull it off my belt and the belt clip broke off. I had to call targus and get a replacement case. It is a very nice looking case and it also fits my Palm IIIc very good. This case shouldn't have broken off this early and I think there must be a problem with these cases if two people had their belt clips break off in less than a month. My recommendation is ""buyer beware"", it is a very nice case but if you buy this product be careful with the belt clip, I hope your case doesn't break like mine and the other reviewers.Well I shipped the broken case back to Targus and was sent a brand new one. This one has lasted me almost a year.I think the problem with them is that the belt clip is so tight that if it is stretched excessively for a thick belt, it loosens the clip causing it to break. I switched to a slightly thinner belt and have enjoyed it eversince.",3
"Perfect for your Visor

I was very pleased when I opened the package and found the case was more attractive then the picture represents. I didn't want a real bulky case and this is perfect. The inside lining is a nice touch to protecting my Visor. I've had no problem with the clip thusfar (1month of regular use). I recommend it!",4
"no problems!!

I've had this case for about 3 months. So far it's great, i use the swivel clip at least 5 day's a week. I also like it because your pda is fully enclosed...",4
"Nice style, but WARNING falls easily off belt-BIG problem

This case is beautifully made. It's swivel handle seems like a neat idea.BUT all of that is far overshadowed for me because I can not rely on it staying on my belt when I wear it. Worse, especially when wearing a sport coat, etc., it sometimes falls off my belt *unnoticeably*, so that my Palm 3xe (and my data!) can very easily be lost. This has happened three times -- all within my house, thankfully. I cannot afford the risk of losing data by wearing the case outside my home. (I will not keep replacing the Palm, especially when Palm keeps making its upgrades incompatible with prior versions. Of course, this last is a Palm problem, not a Targus one.)I will buy a new case.A PDA case needs to have a secure belt *loop*, not merely a clip -- especially a clip like this one which does not have a security 'lip' at the bottom of the clip to make detachment from the belt far less likely.",1
"Best case I've seen

I really like this case. It is sturdy, fits the handheld and pivots. The only drawback is no color choice. I would rather have had black.",4
"Like everyone else said...

It's as good as everyone else has said it is. It's big, because the III and Visors are big, so you'll look like a geek. But, you already made that decision when you bought your Visor or Palm III to save money.Don't wait (like me) to get this until you've already dropped and dented your PDA....",3
"Cellet wallet a little tight

I have a LG vx8300 phone and this wallet is just a bit too tight fitting. I'm forever bumpping into something and activating the MP3 player keys on the cover. It's the phone, not the wallet. Actually, the wallet is very nice. I just wouldn't recommend it with a phone like mine. A PITA.",2
"Great product!

Love this as small and much easier to use than my fingers! Stays attached to the headjack and particularly useful on my Droid Bionic when using the Swype method of writing.",4
"Are you kidding?

$600 for a low end phone GSM phone? No 3G, GPS, wifi or anything and more expensive than an iPhone or a full featured Android? Wow this should be the worst deal of the century.",0
"Extra battery is an easy solution

Being able to slip and extra charged battery into my Blackberry on a road trip is a much simpler solution than trying to find a wall outlet or a cigarette lighter outlet in a car to plug in a charger. I keep an extra battery in my purse at all times and there are countless occasions when it has saved the day when I've run out of juice in my Blackberry!",4
"Not for the Sony Ericsson S710a

Despite the description on Amazon, neither this product's package, nor the software seem to support the S710a mobile phone. An attempt to install the software, just on the offchance that it might work, resulted in an endless, reboot/install loop.",0
"Beware 3rd Party Cables & Sony Ericsson Tech Support

I was given a data cable for my Sony Ericsson z500a as a gift (turned out to be a 3rd party cable like this product is). At first, I was happy that I'd be able to transfer pictures taken with my camera phone to my computer to email to friends back home...but after installing everything, the thing only worked a few times at a nerve-rackingly slow pace. After tons of headaches messing with that, I contacted Sony's tech support. They don't seem to know how to figure out problems very well, and about all they could do on that call was get my info to send out a new cable. The new cable (Sony Ericsson cable) doesn't seem to work either, and I've called them several times now--each time speaking with 2-3 reps.So, my advice would be to not bother with the data cable (third party or Sony's) since neither will work properly. If you have a third party cable such as this product, don't tell Sony tech support because then they won't help you, so you're basically just out the money you spent on a cheap unofficial cable. Just enjoy your Sony Ericsson z500a & watch anyone who has a camera phone that has a working data cable for ideas for your next phone.",0
"Good product but not for my phone

this mobile action cord was great no probs i just had to get the software of their site for my sony ericsson t226. but the features that it supported for my phone was minimal. i bought this product to hopefully make ringtones but it doesnt support midi ringtones it only splices mp3 files which all my media programs do that. this will backup your contacts on the pc and charge your phone and thats about it. consider saving you money if buying this for a t226. cheap phone = useless features",1
"Works if you use it properly

This product works great if you actually follow the installation instruction and do not use the USB cable in a USB hub.The cable communicates with your phone very slowly through a USB hub, you have to use it with a USB port connected directly into your computer.If you don't follow the software install instructions properly, it will not work at all.You can't call Sony's or Sony Ericsson's tech support for a product they didn't make! You have to contact Mobile Action-since it's their product.This review may only legally be shown directly on Amazon.com",3
"Such a good buy!

This was amazing for the price, alone a car charger is like $14 bucks!! you get this whole thing for less that half...need i say more?",4
"Not worth the money.

I bought this for my treo 700p thinking that it would be great. Far from it. I had it for only two days and sent it back. You can not talk to people using the hands free due to the fact that the other end can not hear you. The speaker was the only plus on the whole unit. You have to use two hands to pry the phone out of the cradle, and if you are not careful the cradle will come unatached from the suction mount. Also for some reason the charger system would not charge my phone properly. I don't believe this was a defective device more than I believe it is poorly made by it's manufactures. All in all I was very dissapointed. The only bonus was that the company I had to return it too was very good at being expediant and courtious. Just a bad product.",0
"Not a good product

The suction cup does not work at all. Speaker makes lots of extra noise and hands free option is the worst part of this device. This item has been manufactured very cheaply. I do not recommend this device at all.",0
"Total Junk

Don't even waste your money. This stuff is cheap garbage. The phone charger worked once and hasn't worked since. Buy something else!",0
"Good for the price

It's a good basic kit. Charger is fine; it does its job (5/5). The case is ok; it protects the phone well (4/5). The earpiece is so-so; the sound could be a little better, but for the price, it's adequate (3/5).",3
"affordable kit and charger

Nothing much to write about the product here. It does its task. Quite reliable and affordable. It got it for 10$ (the cover itself costs 10$ if sold seperately).One negative factor. The cover does not ""fit"" the screen properly and has a fold. Hence reading the text on screen is little difficult",4
"3 Piece Starter Kit for Nokia 3560, 3595, 6010

I feel that this is a great product and a great price. I have enjoyed this product every much. My only complaint with this product is that the ear piece is just alittle to big for my ear. I have and will continue to tell people of this product and where to get it at a great price!",3
"Good Good GOOD

My friend had some of these for his cellular telephone, he let me borrow them. I liked them so much I am buying my own!!",3
"Nice, but

unfortunately the case has a habit of slipping off the phone when the phone is open. I like the charger and having the extra earbud is a definite plus. The price is great - it was $14.99 at most sites just for the case. I would recommend this, just be aware that the case slips (perhaps with time it won't - I have only had this in use for a couple of weeks now).",3
"Not a good bargain

I ordered 2 combo packs: one for the Samsung A640 and one for the Samsung T319 but ended up returning both. At first, it seems to be a good buy for this type of combo packs but the quality and fitness of the items are not worth the money. I had a separate review for the A640 combo pack but it did not deviate much from what I said in this review for the T319 combo pack. The leather case does not fit the T319 phone well as I've expected. Compare to the one for the A640, it is still somewhat better in shape. The ear set size is kind of bigger than it should and therefore is kind of dangling in my ear rather than fits nicely and stays put. I think this is normal with Samsung made ear set because I had the same problem with the original set that came with the T319 phone. Among the 3 items in the combo pack, the car charger is OK. What a disappoinment.",1
"wrong size of leather case in both combo kits

The boxes of both combo packs are labelled ""for Samsung T309"" and the 2 leather cases are too sumall. The 2 cell phones of this order are Samsung T319. Please send me the 2 correct cases.",2
"starter kit

was a very good deal. I could not find a car charger any place it works just great thank you",4
"This is a great Faceplate

This faceplate lets you go along with any style. It is truly amazing and all of my friends envy my phone because of it. You should get it.",4
"Not even as good as the original

This battery is not even as good as the original. It is 850 mAh where as the original is 1000 mAh. The product description conveniently left that part out? somethings a little fishy about that.",0
"Brittle plastic with a loose grip

I bought two of these things, one for myself and one for my husband. Within a couple of weeks, they chipped around the edges, which made the phone fall out. Absolute junk.",0
"Good stuff

This product is exactly what I wanted. Not exactly as shown in photo as front right corner doesn't have bodyglove emblem. Fits nicely on phone and very versatile.",4
"Better for sports

I love these holsters. They do break a little easier than others. I've replaced two already, however, they are inexpensive and the super-strong clip is way better if you jog and don't want to have your phone bounce right off. I just buy three at a time.",3
"A Waste of Money

I have had cellet phone holsters in the past that lasted me years, unfortunately this one broke after about two weeks. I used it normally and when I unclipped it one day the very fragile frame design snapped in two pieces. Quite disappointing.",0
"600mAh

This battery (by ""Wireless Technologies"") is a cheap 600 mAh battery made in China with (likely) no independent tests of its safety. If you search Google you can find a 1000 mAh E635 battery or the original and safe 800 mAh.",0
"Best phone belt clip

I've been looking for a good way to hold my cell phone when working. I don't really like putting it in my back pocket as it may get damaged when sitting. I hate those leatherette belt clip holders with the shiny plastic overlay. This clip is very solid, holds the phone perfectly, can be rotated to fit any way you wish (horizontal or vertical or inbetween). I am very satisfied.",4
"You get what you pay for.

Great price, not a great product. This item broke on its second use. The plastic end covering the plug to the phone broke loose.",0
"It lasted for a few months then fell apart

The connector area fell apart after a few months of use. Had to duct tape it up. It last me a bit longer then it moved away to a local landfill or to somewhere in china, or an electronic recycling center where something happens, but I don't really know what.",0
"Nice price point. Good quality. Can't complain.

Nice price point. Good quality. Can't complain.",4
"Good Price, Gets the Job done

I lost my charger and purchased this one because it was the cheapest I found. So for it has worked perfectly. I have no complaints",4
"Ultra Slim Travel Charger for Sony Ericsson W600, Z520

For the money, this is an excellent value! Especially when you compare it to the price that Cingular sells it for on their website, $29.99 + tax & shipping. I use it for my Sony Ericsson Z525a cell phone & it really charges the battery very quickly. I'm very happy with the purchase & definitely recommend it!",4
"Poorly built - Stay away

The first time I used this and went to disconnect it from my phone the connection came apart. It will not go back together. At this price it would cost more to follow-up on the warranty.Stay away from it!!",0
"Horrible, did not work at all............................

This charger did not work with my phone, I have the Sony Ericsson z520 and it would not work with my phone, thats what I get for trying to take the cheap route, my grandma always told me you get what you pay for.... Don not order this............................",0
"Good for all Needs

With this product, you can have all your needs met for your telephone. It is convenient and well made.",4
"Not worth the money

These earbuds re not worth the money, Cheaply made and bad audio quality. Do not buy! I would give it no stars if I could.",0
"Tracfone Review and 180 FREE minutes!!!!!

Tracfone Review and 180 FREE minutes!!!!! , September 13, 2006I love this phone. I purchased it a family member who is a limited cell phone user. It is perfect to keep in touch without paying a high monthly charge. If you have this or any other Tracfone and plan to activate it you may benefit from Tracfone's referral program. I can send you a referral and we both get 120 free minutes PLUS you'll get a bonus code to enter with your pin for ANOTHER 60 FREE mintues! Email me and I'll send one over to you. This offer works on new or reconditioned phones not yet activated before receiving emailed offer.[..]",4
"Good, Solid little phone...

I have owned this phone for quite a few years. I'm not one to trade up unless there is something wrong with the phone and there isn't one thing wrong with it...it's just as good as the day I bought it. And, this little phone has gone all over the United States with me. I can get a signal when and where even the top Verizon phones do not. This phone has been dropped, set on, and carried by my dog and still is going strong. There isn't as many features on it to go bad, but if you're looking for a good, reliable cell-phone this phone is great! I also bought one for my mom and she still has it! The Tracfone service is also A+. Again, never any problems and always courteous. 2 thumbs up!!! A must buy!!",4
"DO NOT BUY IT!!!

The phone may work fine but the company managing it is awful!! Get ready to waste all your minutes on 611 calls. (Unlike other companies 611 customer service calls are not charged as actual phone units.)Took forever to get to customer service, which is not properly trained and cannot understand plain English (some do some don't).Charged me for calls not connected etc...Really disappointed.. I lost close to 60 not so cheap units in a customer service call and they did not take care of the issue. I could not make international calls like advertised in their website. Really sad. With Tracfone you really get what you pay for...that is their motto and that is the reality.... Google tracfone and below the links to the company you will see a webpage with tons of bad reviews and problems with the company.",0
"Nice phone if you have light cell phone usage

I have been using tracfone for about seven months. The signal is good no matter in the city of Boston or in countryside of PA. Compared to other prepaid services, I would say this one is the cheapest. And you get 120 free minutes if you get invitation from others before activation. Let me know if you need an invitation.",3
"Great Seller & Product!

The Trac-Fone 's I bought were in perfect condition and on time just as the seller promised. I love them. Thanks ever soo much!",4
"Cell phone...

I've had my Tracfone for about 5 months now. The reception has been generally good. Once i got the phone activated, I haven't had any problems. Tracfone has a 'refer a friend' program that will give each of 100 free minutes. All you have to do is send me an email asking for a referral. My email is debsclay@gmail.com",4
"info..

My tracfone has good reception. i like that it has free call waiting and free caller id. if you haven't activated your tracfone yet then the 'refer a friend program' will give each of us 100 free minutes. please send me an email and i will send you a fast referral. it's a win/win! thank you.",4
"Tracfone.

Tracfones are ideal for people with light or medium cellphoneusage, so it works out well for me. The tracfonewebsite is user friendly and makes it easy toactivate, etc. I paid an extra $10. and got the car charger that just plugs into the cigarette lighter if the tracfone battery gets low when i'm driving. If you email me for a referral before activating then Tracfone will give each of us 120 free minutes! I can also tell you how to get more free minutes.",4
"It's A Breeze

Tracfone is exxxxxcelent. Service is exxxxxxcelent. (though I've never seen fit to use it in 2 years.) Voice mail is free. What else do you want? Email me before you activate, and I'll show you how to get free minutes for life!breezydai@yahoo.com",4
"Only good to be used at home and they are STEALING YOUR IDENTITY

The connection is good only at home. 20 miles away from home, you get connection only by LUCK. Do NOT depend on it.To add airtime from Tracfone is extremely painful:If add it from their website (most of time it ends up ERROR and ask you to call the service representative), the webpage asks a lot of unnecessary information, then sends hundreds digits you have to key in to your cell phone.If add it thru calling their service representative, the representative will try to STEAL YOUR IDENTITY by ask you all unrelated information. Besides credit card and your cell phone ID, they ask:* Name* Address* Other cell phone numbers* Social Security Number!!!!!!!!!!!!!* Birthday?????????????????If you refuse to answer the question, they will argue that 'Our System Requires It'. Who cares about their system? I do care about my own IDENTITY SAFETY.However, if you still want to jump into the trap, there is a way to beat their stealing:***** Besides credit number and you cell phone ID, give them all FAKE information. ****I tried the strategy, and it works",0
"Love Tracfone

First of all, I am not a cell phone person. I only use mine for out going calls. I buy the yearly service from Tracfone, $96 for 400 minutes and a years service. BUT, before you order do a search on ""Tracfone coupons"" or ""Tracfone promo codes"". There is always a promo code for 200 free minutes out there. Now you have 600 minutes and a years service for $96 plus tax. You can always add minutes if you exceed the 600 minutes. Also if you don't use your 600 minutes during the year, the remaining minutes will carry over to the next year when you purchase another years contract. So, if your use your cell phone on a limited basis, I would recommended Tracfone. I have never had a dropped call or not been able to connect.",4
"tracfone is great

I have owned a tracfone for a long time now and find it gives great service. It's very economical on my budget with no monthly bill to pay. It gets good reception and I have no problems making calls from any location. I highly recommend the tracfone to anyone who doesn't want to have a monthly phone bill. try a tracfone.....you'll like it.",4
"Better than expected!

After reading the bad reviews, I reluctantly bought one of these phones, however for only $10 I decided to give it a shot anyway. I read the start-up instructions (very clear step by step with pictures) and did accordingly. I activated the phone using the tracfone website and I have to say that it was easy and fairly quick. The phone was activated in literally minutes and it has been working beautifully ever since. The phone itself is a good quality piece of hardware for the money and it has a bright and colorful screen and backlighting. Signal strength has been excellent (3-5 bars) just about everywhere I have been so far. The phone sounds loud and clear and it has more features than I expected. The airtime cards have been working smoothly and the minutes+expiration date rollover everytime you redeem minutes. I have not dealt with their customer service, but if anything goes wrong I can always buy another one for $10 and reactivate the number. Tips to keep cost to a minimum: buy the double minute card before any other cards. Do not setup your voicemail option, you will know the number of the person that has called without losing minutes or if you set it up, check the messages using a different phone, it does not take away any minutes that way (call your number, wait for it to go to voicemail, press star and then your pin number and you are in). Buy airtime cards at any major retailer, pharmacy, 711s and supermarkets, it is easier than doing it online and less aggravating. Do not give out the number to everyone, it can run into real money if used too much, this phone is meant for sporadic and emergency use only. Also, when you register online all you need is the long string of numbers that comes on a card within the package, your email address, your zip code and the zip code of the area where you will be using it most. All other info they request (name, home number, birth date) is not required and you can even skip it or lie about it. The only complaint goes to the ringtones, they are very 80ish style, very cheesy. Also there is no speakerphone built-in. Overall: VERY GOOD!",4
"Cell service for around $7.00 a month!

This was a great little phone (more detailed review in the next paragraph), I say was because I am a bit of a Tracfone new model junkie and tend to purchase their latest and greatest (in the last year I have been through the W376g, the V170, the V176. I am mainly writing this because Tracfone is an HONEST company and will NOT steal your identity as previously noted by another reviewer who I think is rather disgruntled with Tracfone. Because I have been a customer for at least 8 if not more years and have dealt with their customer service more times than I can count. They never ask for your social security number...NEVER!I actually miss this phone which I used for about a year...yes, it's basic, no bells and whistles phone, but the reception is great. It is a tad slow to start up, but I keep my phone on all the time so that wasn't too much of a bother.Great signal reception! It is nearly impossible to get reception in our local WalMart, however, this little phone never had a problem. Employees used to ask what kind of phone it was because their own fancy schmancy phones wouldn't work. My current Tracfone (an LG225) does not get reception their either. So that makes me want to dig out my c139 and reactivate it...It also never dropped a call and back then I was on the cell a bit more than I am now. It's solid, durable and the battery time is awesome.My heading does say I pay around $7.00 a month for my phone. I should point out that my current phone came with double minutes for life of the phone. I buy a 60 minute card every 90 days for around $20.00 and I get 120 minutes. Most of the time I can find a promotional code where it will give you bonus minutes. Another great thing with the tracfone is that you NEVER lose your minutes as long as you purchase airtime by the due date. Even the best rollover plan out there for pay by the month cell plans only lets you roll over for 12 months.I will take the time to write my reviews on the LG225 and others, but the more I write, the more I think I will reactivate this little phone (and add that double minutes for life card!) because even though the bells and whistles are nice and fun for a while, what I really want is a reliable, solid phone. And that is what this phone is.",4
"Good Starter Phone

If you have a child who you want to carry a cell phone, but don't want to pay lots of money for all of the extras (or if you yourself just want a ""basic"" phone), this is a good value for the money. Large screen displays numbers very clearly. Sound quality is good. Battery life is a little short and the phone cannot be used while it is charging (that's a pretty big negative, IMO). But overall, this is a good starter phone and serves the purpose. If you just want a dependable phone to carry with you in case of emergencies, this phone fits the bill nicely.",3
"Tracfone C 139

I have a Motorola C 139 Tracfone which I bought for emergencies since I have a heart condition. I have found the phone to be reliable and sturdy. I dropped in on concrete twice and never phased it. I can hear better on the Motorola C 139 then I can on my land line house phone. I text message which is great because I'm partially deaf. It is basic phone, but for what I use it for, it is just what I need and at $6.66 dollars a month I pay for service, you can't get one any cheaper that works as good.",3
"Never pass the airtime due date

If you do decide to buy this phone, never let the airtime due date pass. Every time you add minutes to the phone it adds a certain # of days to the expiration date of the minutes. I barely missed the date and it has been total chaos trying to reactivate the phone and buy airtime since. We've had to call customer service several times to try to get the phone working again. It's still not working at the time. Well, if your commited to not letting the expiration date pass, then I would say it is a good phone. If you don't need all the extra features like web access and things, I would considerate it a good, simple, easy-to- work-phone.",2
"Avoid Tracfone

May rating would be 0 stars, but Amazon doesn't allow that option.While it's convenient to have a pay-as-you-go phone plan, the service and equipment provided by Tracfone is abysmal!I have had three Motorola phones that have not even lasted a year. Customer Service - no such thing. The solution for most issues is to sell you equipment. Most representatives speak, but do not understand English.FYI - Net10 is the same company.",0
"Great Low Cost Cell Phone for Low Usage

In the past I have had contract phones with monthly charges, cancellation fee etc. For me that was not worth it as I only need the phone for infrequent use. I have had two tracfone (C139) for a few months now. I am perfectly happy with them. Each Tracfone only cost $20, and that will also include free minutes...10 with the phone...10 if your activate online...and 120 if you allow me to refer you...we both will get 120 free minutes. I also have 2 additonal codes for 30 and 60 more free bonus minutes. The service will last 2 months when first you activate, and 2 more months when you add the free minutes. After that point if you have not used up all your minutes you can roll over your unused minutes when you buy more minutes...for as little as $20 every 60 days. If you decide your don't need the service after you have used up the time and minutes...store you phone and reactivate it at a future time...no fee...just buy as little as $20 for 60 minutes...however, you will be assigned a different phone number, which I don't think is a big deal. Contact me (matman713 at hotmail dot com) for my referral and get started with a bunch of free minutes!",3
"Beware! Still not working after 1 year.

Beware Tracfone. I regret that Amazon won't let me give them 0 stars. We got this phone for my wife's aunt last December. After 1 year of trying to get this working, she still cannot receive calls. She can call out, but no one can call her. Tracfone support is useless (and generally only marginally speaks English). You also cannot manage the phone or minutes on line. You have to call in and give them about 60 digits that the phone shows you to do almost anything. We're letting this one die with over 400 units left on it because it is basically useless. Coverage isn't good either, but who cares if you can't receive calls anyway? There has got to be a better option, because I doubt there are many worse ones.",0
"Nice Basic Phone....good service, Great Reception

Got my Moto Cell Tracfone about 2 weeks ago and love the service. I just wanted a cell for emergency purposes and this fits the bill great. I like that you can buy 1 yr of service at once with no monthly billing. My girlfriend has a Nokia and barely gets 1 bar at our house...the Moto gets 4-5 barsand we're in a difficult area....love that. If you're considering a Tracfone, email me @ LMimagery@aol.com, and I'll get you the link for 120 free minutes....which can even be 240 free minutes if you buy the ear service with double minute upgrade.",4
"info.

My tracfone has good reception. i like that it has free call waiting and free caller id. if you haven't activated your tracfone yet then the 'refer a friend program' will give each of us 100 free minutes. please send me an email and i will send you a fast referral. it's a win/win! thanks",4
"info.

My tracfone has good reception. i like that it has free call waiting and free caller id. if you haven't activated your tracfone yet then the 'refer a friend program' will give each of us 100 free minutes. please send me an email and i will send you a fast referral. it's a win/win! thanks",4
"info.

My tracfone has good reception. i like that it has free call waiting and free caller id. if you haven't activated your tracfone yet then the 'refer a friend program' will give each of us 120 free minutes. please send me an email and i will send you a fast referral( i check my emailften). it's a win/win! thank you.UPDATE: as of october 2006 tracfone has cancelled the refer a friend program.",4
"oh my god!

tracfone got me started swinging. i wouldn't have been able to meet so many people if i hadn't been able to get a phone because of all the contracts. i'm going on two years, and i have places to go and people to see now. i can call from anywhere-anytime for free. tracfone!please email me at breezydai@yahoo.com, if you liked this add, and you want a great service and free minutes.",4
"Very Happy with Tracfone.

I am very happy with my Tracfone. When you have a tracfone you have a Verizon or Cingular or whatever major carrier in your area phone because tracfone just leases the use of their towers. The reason they are able to offer such great rates is that their customer service is virtully useless but when you think about it its PRE-PAID cellular so there isnt much need for customer service.IF YOUR THINKING ABOUT GETTING A TRACFONE EMAIL ME BEFORE ACTIVATING AND I WILL REFER YOU AND WE WILL BOTH GET 120 FREE MINUTES.",4
"Cell phone..

Tracfones are ideal for people with light or medium cellphoneusage, so it works out well for me. The tracfonewebsite is user friendly and makes it easy toactivate, etc. I paid an extra $10. and got the car charger that just plugs into the cigarette lighter if the tracfone battery gets low when i'm driving. If you email me for a referral before activating then Tracfone will give each of us 120 free minutes!",4
"Got 120 free Minutes with mine!

Get 120 free minutes with your purchase. Special invite only. Send email to totalizeme@yahoo.com with ""free Minutes"" in the subject line. Email must be sent before or day of purchase. Good for 30 days, so if your planning to buy, don't miss out!!!",4
"Nice prepaid service

I have been using tracfone for seven months and I am satisfied with it. I have light cell phone usage and it costs me less than 15 dollars a month. The signal is good, no matter in the city of Boston or in the countryside of PA. I have not dealt with their custom service though. Tracfone has a promotion of 120 free minutes if you get an invitation from other users before you activate it. Let me know if you need one. I will send you an invitation instantly. And I can help you even if you have already activated it recently.",3
"Good basic phone

The C139 is the cheapest model in Tracfone's lineup. It's a very good basic phone that gives you good voice clarity and easy text messaging. Because Tracfone doesn't have a lot of services to offer (which isn't a bad thing for people who only want basic cellular service), this phone doesn't give you music downloads or live TV (which on other carriers are mostly misleading hype anyway). The color screen is small but good-quality. The only thing I don't like is Tracfone's 60-day refill polic: you must refill every 60 days to keep your account active; otherwise you forfeit your number and balance. Other prepaid providers like Speak Out Wireless (from 7-Eleven) give you one full year of usage.",4
"Pick another TracFone reciever

This review is for the phone unit itself - Not the TracFone service.Folks, stay away from this phone. I liked it a lot for the first 60 days, then it 'died' and lost my call information, my minutes and everything else. TracFone says that they are having big problems with the C139. They're sending me another one, but that doesn't make me comfortable. What happens when it dies?Meanwhile, I'm without a phone for over a week now.Save yourself some headaches. Pick another phone.",0
"Back to Basic Calling

I needed to buy my mother a new cell phone so I could cancel my account with my existing provider and still keep the same number. I was a Tracfone user a few years ago while I was in college, and I found their services to be good. I went to the store and saw this phone priced very low; not so long ago you had to pay $70 for a Tracfone, and now they have them for less than $20. I decided that since she wasn't going to use the cell phone very much, this would be a good way to go until I could find something else.I bought this phone because it was cheap, and I could get it activated right away. This phone is very basic; most of the features that are now common place are missing on this model. The screen is microscopic; it can only display a few lines at a time. There are no polyphonic ringtones, and it can only hold 100 entries in the phonebook. They keys are so firm that they are hard to press down, and the menus are tedious and somewhat counter-intuitive. It is very sturdy, but also a little heavier than should be for a phone its size. There is no web browsing like there is on other phones. The text messaging feature is really tricky to use. I think Tracfone has good service, but in many ways, this phone feels like a step back from where Tracfone was going to.I have noticed that Tracfone has moved away from using the CDMA network and towards using the GSM network. I don't think that is bad, it just means slightly less coverage overall. Tracfone's service is not bad. I think this phone is a decent choice for someone who is wanting a very basic phone to talk on. It is less than $20, so I can't complain too much. However, if there is any way that you can afford it, I suggest if you are going to use Tracfone's service, go with a pricier phone with more features.",1
"Phone is OK, but cutomer service is frustrating.

I too had one of the older model phones, and after letting the battery drain to zero I lost everything, including phone number and service minutes. Tracfone did acknowledge problems with the firmware of the older phone, and they sent me a new one with a postage paid mailer to send back the bad one. They also gave me 60 bonus minutes of airtime to replace what I lost when the phone lost its mind.Although they did everything right, the customer service is very, very frustrating. The people read from scripts word for word like robots, which will get you to the ultimate goal of your call but it personally makes me crazy.Technically (and coverage wise) the phone works well, and the price is certainly right. After several months of buying air time cards, I signed up for a $9.99 a month plan that gives me 50 minutes each month automatically. That is plenty enough time for a very casual cell phone user such as myself, and is way cheaper than any subscription plan I could find.",1
"Can't believe i waisted $15 on this...

I got 200 tracfone minutes from my sister this past christmas. I went out and picked up a phone, seeing as it was only $15 anyway. When i turned on the phone i got an 'insert sim' message. i went through troubleshooting and did everything it told me to. i then called and after a few robots, talked to someone. they told me it was normal and would work by tomorrow. he set up my account and put in my minutes while i was talking to him. days went by and still nothing. i called again and they forced troubleshooting on me. i couldnt get one answer out of anyone so i talked to a supervisor and they sent me a new sim card. now i have this new sim card but all my info is on my old one. i talked to someone for about an hour, putting in codes that accomplished nothing. they told me i had to wait 2 weeks so they could file an investigation on my case. i needed to talk to a supervisor to add minutes to my phone and the entire time i was treated like a liar and called ma'am every 2 sentences despite my obvious deep voice. the entire process of being able to have a quick and affordable phone took over a month. overall their service is terrible, and their product hardly works. my mother also has one and i tried to set up her account online but it wouldnt go through. i needed to call and put in a handful of codes again. after all this trouble I can only make outgoing calls. I was able to get a call earlier today... but when i called it half an hour ago and when my friend called me the other night, there was a message saying i'm not taking calls. also, if you ever want to set up a voicemail or anything on your phone, you have to use YOUR minutes. you cant use a LAN line or anything. thats a long time with the elaborate ""you're probably a moron so let me slow it down for you"" instructions they give for setting up a voicemail. I set mine up and the voice went on about different features of the phone, trying to drag out your minutes so you can go buy some more. and if you decide to buy this phone you'll most likely be put on hold while you see what the problem with your phone is and you'll hear them actually say ""with tracfone, you really do get what you pay for"" in between the holding music. I recommend this product to anyone who has done me wrong. go get virgin mobile if you want a cheap, reliable and easy to use phone. my girlfriend sets all her information online and everything works the way its supposed to.",0
"review.

My tracfone has worked out good so far. Customer service is fine and the free voicemail was easy to set up and use. If you decide to get a tracfone, please email me for a quick referral before activating it- we each will get 120 free minutes from the 'refer a friend' program. I'll also send you the simple instructions to follow. I've used Tracfone for quite a while, so i should be able to answer any questions you might have.ps even if you have activated in the last few weeks i should be able to get us the free minutes.",4
"Big step up!

I've been a Tracfone customer for about 8 years. I have two very old phones plus the Nokia I just used for 6 years or so. It still works well, too!The phone I had before this C-139 was a small Nokia. It worked well but kept turning on and dialing numbers, while hanging freely in a pouch inside my purses. This one does not.I like Tracfone because I can buy time for a year and a double minute card and I'm good to go! My account & tel # stays the same for a year. And I don't have a monthly bill or a phone growing out of my ear! Yes, I do not appreciate those (idiots) who yack on the phone while they try to pay attention to their driving, discipline kids,...all the while; turning corners and drinking take-out coffee. The possibility of them hitting my car while they're arguing with someone or reviewing last night's date scares the hell out of me!This Motorola has been out for a while but I just got it. It's great! The color background is much nicer and clearer than the Nokia (mono color and limited light.)They are about the same size. The Nokia is a little slimmer, but heavier than the Motorola. The Motorola has grips on the sides and has a gr8 feel in my hands. It is Bluetooth compatible and the options are more sophisticated and plentiful than the Nokia. I feel like I went from Bedrock to the 1990's.I know there are better phones out there (without a service plan)...maybe next year we'll get camera phones with newer features that aren't even out yet! But for now, they do the trick...calling AAA when one of the cars break down.",4
"Buy a Nokia phone - They have free incoming text messages

This phone may look cool, but I'd recommend the Nokia 1100 or one of the other Nokia phones instead. Sure, the Motorola C139 looks cool, but you'll be charged 0.3 units per outgoing & INCOMING text message. You're only charged for outgoing messages with the Nokia Tracfones. The Tracfone user guide says that all incoming messages are free. I called their technical support and they told me that this is incorrect. They confirmed that incoming messages are chargeable for this handset and some other Motorola's. That's probably why the price was reduced to $18.88 in Walmart. I already have a Nokia 1100 and can confirm that I've never been billed for incoming messages. I got the C139 to replace my 1100 since I've had it a while and it's starting to look a bit scruffy. I used the Tracfone ""refer a friend"" to get 140 minutes free (worth approx. $50). Once I've used this credit, I'm going to throw my C139 away and get another Nokia Tracfone.",1
"Fantastic Phone - Don't understand the poor reviews

I bought this phone because I was sick of Sprint's contracts. It has been great for the following reasons:- cheap ($13)- superb coverage: I travel coast to coast and even get service in the backwoods of rural Alabama (Costa Rica too)- battery lasts and lasts (and lasts)- easy to useAll I wanted was a phone that worked. After previously owning the $700 mini-computer type phone I was ready to kick 'em all to the curb but this has been great. If you're tired of the high charges and contract hassles, give this a try. I spent $100 on 1200 minutes and a year's worth of service.The only caveat to this service is that you get dinged for an entire minute even if you only used 2 seconds of it. But with all the other good stuff that it does have, that little detail doesn't bother me a bit!",4
"Not the item in the photo

I received the item in a timely manner and it fits my fusic and charges fine but it is not the low profile battery that is in the photo or the original that came with my phone. It is the extended battery that is pictured on other pages when you do a search and adds about a 1/4 inch to the thickness of my phone. Not what I had intended to purchase.",2
"Just what I needed

Perfect replacement for my Fusic's battery. Size and shape exactly like the one that came with the phone originally. Decent shipping time and price. A+",4
"Fits more phones than what's listed here

For some reason they don't list all the phones that this headset fits. The MX510-N3 specifically works on the Nokia 6101 (T-Mobile) and 6102 (Cingular). If you're wondering if your phone will work with this model just visit the Plantronics web site where they show exactly which headsets fit which phones.I've used the MX510 for a few weeks and found that it functions perfectly. The volume control is excellent - have been able to hear people with highway background noise. The answer button, at least on the Nokia 6101, plays double duty as a channel changer when you're listening to the FM radio. This is a great extra to have if you use the radio.When I first purchased the Nokia I didn't realize that they used proprietary accessories. (Had I known I certainly wouldn't have chosen a Nokia.) I quickly discovered that this made it difficult to find the accessories I wanted. Specifically, I was looking for a headset with a mic that came closer to my mouth. This model is about the only one I could find that came close.This headset is a bit peculiar and people might be skeptical of its design, but it does indeed work. The big drawback, however, is that this does not lend itself to comfort. Whereas in the past I could have an over the head style headset on for hours without discomfort, the MX510 I can only use for about a half hour before it begins to hurt a bit.Lastly, this model, despite its features, is severely over priced. This is probably due to the proprietary nature of working with Nokia phones. If this were a standard 2.5mm jack headset, this model, like most standard headsets, would definitely sell for less.",3
"The best corded headset I ever owned

I LOVE this headset! I used to constantly get complaints from friends because they couldn't hear me clearly. I would often find myself holding my headset closer to my mouth just to be heard which really eliminated the ""hands free"" feature on my old headset. I poked around Amazon and found this great Plantronics headset that not only uses ""voice tube"" technology to cut down on external wind noise, but comes with two different leghths of tube. I love having options! Not everyone has the same sized/shaped head so it's helpful to have a choice and the rotating earpiece fits comfortably in any ear. It wasn't in the description, but this headset also features a one-button pick-up/hang-up, volume control and a mute button!",4
"**the** perfect headset for nokia plug phones

No one knows I am on a headset... sounds great, switches ears easily, comfortable. There is nothing to improve one... makes the Jabra model I had seem like a toy.",4
"Works Great! with NOKIA 7210

My boss always complained before when I was driving down the road talking to him. Now that I have the MX510-N3 Windsmart Boom Headset he has to ask me ""Are you driving?"" he can't believe how much road noise is cancelled with this headset. For some reason we talk longer and he is not in such a rush to get off the phone with me. He claims that it is just as quiet as when I am setting in my office.I need Plantronics to make this to fit the 3650 and the 3595 Series phones. I will buy more!!!",4
"its a pain in the ear

it looks swanky and slick however in actual use the insert causes irritation in the ear after some use. i would recommnend u go with the conventional circular inserts for the ears. but yeah the reception of sound is crystal clear! i mean no disturbance or intereferrence of any sort!",1
"4.5 Stars

I have never had much luck with cell phone headsets - either I can't hear or the person I am speaking to cannot hear me. I spent a little more than I wanted to on this hoping it would work and it does. The proof came when I plugged it in mid-conversation and my caller wanted to know if I had disconnected my headset. They said I sounded clearer with it on than off (even with the car AC on high). I can also hear much better with it plugged in than without (no more shouting!). It can be a little uncomfortable after a while, but I am willing to live with that given the big improvement in sound quality.",3
"Good Product!

It sounds loud and clear. It takes a little getting used to, but is moderately comfortable. The volume feature and answer/hang up button are a great convenience!",3
"Wrong info provided

This model does not support Nokia 6600, which is why I gave it a three stars. I have nothing to say about the product, since I am returning it. It took me two weeks to get, only to discover that the info provided here was not right. Pretty disappointing :(",2
"pleasantly surprised

this was my first amazon purchase and i was pleased. i didn't expect much for the price but so far everything is working great. I am especially enjoying the phone clip that came with the chargers!",3
"Great price but one the products didnt work :(

For what i pay for and what i would of pay for at the mall it was a steal,but like i said one of the products didnt work the home charger :(bottom line: for the clip (at mall:$15.00) and the car charger(at mall:$13.00) it was good, plus it game fast",3
"Good price, questionable products

Of the three items in this package only the car charger worked as expected. I fully charged the battery with my existing wall charger, but after the initial charge the re-charge holding capacity continued to decline over the next week until now the battery will only hold a charge for about 6 hours - and that is without any talk time. The travel wall charger never worked. The light showed that it was charging and the phone indicator showed it was charging, but when the phone was removed from the charger there was no charge on the battery. The car charger works fine. To be fair, I have not attempted to return this package of products to the seller so I don't know if this is an exception to their normal product quality, nor can I comment on their return policy.",1
"Great Phone!

I Had This Phone For Like 5 Years And I still Use It. The Games Are ok not nothing like the ds or psp but it still cool. i dont want to carry anything else beside the n gage,keys and wallet.Its also easy to use thats why i had it for so long.i dropped it like 8 times and it still works.You can also change the fceplate so thats very good.I love this phone",4
"used it for one year

i bought this cell in 2005 and then i gave it to my brother a year after.it is so much fun...u can download a lot of games and music if u have a good memory. the only problem i had with it was the rubber band......it used to drop all the time",3
"Stylish and Useful

I bought this case at the same time I got my Palm VIIx. I highly recommend that you get this case with your VIIx. First of all you want something that LOOKS good. This case is very attractive. So if you carry your Palm around with you a lot (like I do) it looks natural on a desktop, conference table or in your hands. The quality of the leather is very good. I take my Palm with me everywhere I go and the case looks as good as the day I got it-- so it's very durable. I've never dropped my Palm so I can't say how well it would survive, but a moderate fall from a table top to a carpeted floor should not be a problem. Perhaps the best feature is the great holder for the stylus. It's located in the inside spine of the case and keeps it there very secure (mine never fell out). I find it MUCH easier to take the stylus out of the case than to reach back behind the Palm. I use the "wallet" side of the case to hold my business cards and the Graffiti Reference Card.Bottom line: the Palm VIIx costs too much not to put it in a nice, functional case.",4
"Durable and Snug Fit

I have been using the case over 7 months now. I have dropped the palm VII numerous times but it has not been damaged thanks to the soft leather case. My drops have been from 2-5 feet onto hard carpet. I wouldn't try to drop it on concrete though, it ain't that tough. Although the protective case is slightly worn it is still in great shape. If you are going to pay $400+ for a palm VII or VIIx, you need to get a case to protect it.The only bad things about the case are: 1. You have to put a velcro sticker on the Palm VII to attach to the case 2. Sometimes the stylus will fall out of the slot in the caseAlthough the stylus sometimes falls out, I have not lost one yet.",4
"Targus is a better bet!

Try the Targus leather case for the Palm VII. It's better made and much tougher! You can slide in the Palm VII and there is no need for velcro. The Palm VII can also be left in its slip case for added protection and it will still fit into the Targus case.",1
"Great Case

Gives much needed protection.... Also holds creditcards or business cards. Nice slot for the stylus. ....",4
"Not bad...

Stylish carrying case and the slots to hold business cards are quite handy. The velcro that holds the unit into the case itself isn't all that secure. I added a second piece and it is rock-solid.",2
"can't find the drivers

The product appears to be a genuine samsung cable, so they were right on with that. I have yet to find any of the drivers available online (or on Samsung's site) though, so I can't use the thing. I guess you get what you pay for.",1
"Useless Item

I could not find the drivers anywhere for this Samsung cable, including the Samsung site, and it won't work without them on my Samsung M610 phone. I called Sprint and they said the cable should be plug n play, but it isn't. Don't buy it.",0
"What do you use this for?

I had thought this cable would transfer photos from my Samsung phone to a computer. Apparently not. Still not sure then what the purpose of this cable is?! A waste....",0
"Wrong battery

All in all service was good, packed well, arrived on time but the enclosed battery does not fit the LG-4010 phone so was of no value.",2
"It's a basic phone, keep expectations moderate.

I would give this phone 3.5-4 stars. I've seen some bad reviews for it, but it's mostly from people who expected performance and versatility of a Blackberry. It's a good basic phone, with a few less features than other phones. If you're looking for a practical phone, this is a good choice IF:1. You can live without a camera on your phone (like <1 megapixel camera does anyone any good)2. You can live without speakerphone (I don't know anyone who utilizes that feature when thet have it anyways)3. You don't have to have the flashiest, fanciest, most cutting edge phone on the market.I wouldn't sign a contract to get this phone, I'd get one off the major auction website (begins with an ""e"", ends with a ""bay""), where you can get it for about $30.",3
"Awesome Phone for all its features and price!

My LG c1300 is a really small, clamshell phone with a part that looks like a mirror on top. It includes most basic features including text messaging, multimedia messaging, media mall, and everything you need to download wallpaper, games, ringtones, and applications straight from cingular. It has an awesome battery life, but you can't always trust the battery monitor...sometimes it will display one bar left, and you'll have 2 days left. Call quality has been really good, and I know that sometimes I have bad reception...but that is the network, not the phone. Overall, I love my LG c1300 although now I wish I might have had a cameraphone, but this phone is awesome for all the features and the minimal price involved.",3
"perfect for what i needed

i needed a simple phone for my tech-challenged husband to use. this looks to be just right although i haven't had time or money to gewt the service set up yet.received in great condition and in a very timely manner",3
"It's Durable

I like this phone. I dropped it in a glass full of water, and then a few months later took it swimming in the ocean with me, and it was fine after a few days. I doped it on a weekly basis and aside from a few scratches a dings it never seemed effected. The reception was okay, and as for the lack of camera and speaker, who needs those things anyway. I liked it and my experience with LG phones in general has been great, they're built to last.",3
"not a bad phone

This was my first cell phone in a few years, my first was the bulky bag phones. I now own a sony ericsson z500a and have had good luck so far despite the horrible reviews. As for this phone, I liked the design and ease of use much better than my new one. I even dropped it in the toilet and after a week of dry out worked fine. The only thing I realize now is that the signal strenght wasn't that great. My wife and I both had these phones and now she has a nokia 6010 and both of our new phones have better signal strength and clearer call reception than the lg did. But I absolutely loved how the lg 1300 phone was set up more than either of our new ones",3
"A Real Piece of...Junk

I will have to disagree with the positive reviews on this phone -- mine is a real piece of crap! The phone, although the battery lasts for several days, has terrible reception, terrible menus (it will always go to the online shopping option first), the screen cuts out, the hinge mechanism is loose, the call volume fluctuates, and God forbid you sign a 2-year service plan like I did. There's a little mirror on it, but for what? It has a status light, but does nothing useful -- no clock, no caller ID, and as a mirror, it reflects an area about the same size as your eye, if you hold it out at arm's length. Stay away from this phone at all costs. Get a Nokia, Motorola, Sony, ANYTHIN but this LG. LG may make refridgerators, washers, dryers, and other household appliances, but they certianly can't make a phone.",0
"red cellet phone

I bought this to use for my classic 5th gen IPOD,and it fits perfectly. I can also squeeze my cellphone in it along with the ipod. I would definitelyrecommend it, it fits great,feels soft too.",4
"nice but flawed

I have a sony ericsson with the ear plug on the side, the cell phone pouch is not wide to accommodate the plug-I cut a hole to use. After two uses my phone and ear plugs started shorting out due to all the moisture (I sweat a lot). Also my husband got one as well and has average to large arm circumference and it is too small to fit on upper arm.",2
"Tight Fit

The product itself seems really good, fits my phone snuggly. I could tell as soon as I took it out of package it looked small. It is very tight on my bicep, my arms aren't that big. I know that most men would not fit in this at all. I just wear it on my forearm it still works good.",2
"Excellent Case

I bought this case to use during road races for my cell phone. It works well. The arm band could stand to be a tad longer for a more comfortable fit on a bigger upper arm, but it accomplishes its purpose of being able to take my cell phone with me on long walking trips.",3
"Extremely pleased

I was extremely pleased with the product and the shipping was faster than I expected.",4
"Good For Small Armed People

I have small arms, so this fits pretty well. However, I can't imagine someone with a more muscular build being able to put this on their arm without cutting off circulation. Additionally, it isn't the easiest thing to put on yourself, mainly because it's not big enough to put on already velcro-ed.Good color though.",2
"armband case

The case is well made, but difficult to use. Anytime I want to stop or change anything, I have to take the armband off and take the player out of the armband case. When the phone rings, when the doorbell rings, I first have to take the armband off and then the player out of the armband case.",1
"Functions as expected

This is an armband that holds a cell phone. It does just that. I bought one for myself to hold my Blackberry 8820, then another for my wife to hold her Envy 2. Both are held snugly and secure. Cellet seems to have started using a heavier material - or possibly the red fabric is just heavier than the black - as the red Cellet holds both phones more snugly than the black.Not having used an armband before, I did not know specifically what I might have been looking for, but now I have two features I might like to see in the future: First, the underside of the armband wicks sweat - right in to the pocket the phone is held in. A layer of plastic to protect the phone from moisture would be nice, but this is easily accomplished by slipping the phone in to a ziploc back prior to slipping it in to the Cellet. Second, it would be nice if the female side of the velcro went a little further around to the pocket so that those of us with, uh, more lithe arms can get a snug fit. (i.e. don't buy this for your young child to use while biking around the neighborhood)(It should be noted that no competing product has either of these features at the same or similar price point.)",3
"Goooood

I like this armband because its soft to touch. I have the LG enV vx9000 so finding an armband to fit was hard and while it pops out a little at the top its a nice snug fit and it doesnt fall out while im running. keep in mind it doesnt have anything at the top to close it but if you have a thick phone like mine or an mp3 player it should be ok.",3
"Great Product

This item is very light weight and my Philips GoGear fits perfectly. I'm very happy with this product.",4
"Review

OK, so I really hoped that this would be the last armband I buy for my iPhone and/or iPod, but it sucks. I don't get it all; it's velcro but the smalled fitting is still too big for my arm. I don't understand why they did not make the velcro to tighten as much as anyone wants to. I have small arms and I can't use this thing. The other thing is that the phone and the iPod can easily slip and fall out of it. There is nothing that fastens the devices in: no snaps, no velcro, no strap, nothing that hold the thing in, so watch out. If you buy this thing, which of course, I recommend you don't, be careful and make sure your arms are bigger. I am not that small. I am a female, 5'7"" and weigh 134 and the band is too loose. I am not sure it's worth my efforts to return it.",0
"keeps breaking

I have bought 3 of these already and they all keep breaking in different spots. These are not very durable. I'm not even hard on my clips.",1
"Great Price-Tight fit

Would consider this a good deal, if it lasted more than three days.It fit and held the phone very well. However the first fall off a coffee tableto the tile floor broke off the belt clip, making it useless.",1
"I like it

I immediately put my phone in it and shook it vigorously while holding the clip piece. Phone didn't fly out, clip didn't break off. All in all it has worked out well.",4
"Fast Delivery/Good product

I received this beltclip for my ENV and received it in 2 days. It's very sturdy beltclip at a great price...",4
"Great product

This is a good one piece product. Good material and good fit for the phone. You can easily snap the phone out of the clip as needed otherwise it stays snug. Low profile design.",4
"Works well - Not very duarble

I was happy with this until I grazed it against a door frame and it broke apart and would not stay together after that.",2
"EnV 9900 phone clip

This phone clip works well. The only complaint I would have about it is that it's a kind of hard to get the phone securly in the holster. It doesnt just snap in, you have to help it along. However, it is very functional, and alot like the one Verizon had made for this model. For the price, you cant beat it.",3
"Sturdy and versatile

This replaced a broken, clear 2 piece unit which seemed to offer better protection for my phone, but I am more pleased with it than that old one. Clip tension is super, and there are about 12 detente positions for it to swivel to. For the price, I wasn't expecting something this sturdy. Kudos, seller!",4
"Simple and awesome!

If you need a belt clip, get this one! This thing is simple and awesome. It's so easy to mount & unmount your phone. When mounted inside it, it feels very secure as well. 1 cent, and the seller makes some off the shipping. I think it's well worth it.",4
"Finally a way to Prevent the Phone from Becoming ""Unclipped""!

Fits perfectly and looks well-built. Clip is ""low profile"" and swivels, very convenient and comfortable. The cradle grips the phone and it will not pop out when I bend or stoop, like some of the cases which have a cover and clip combined. I got tired of my phone getting nicked/scraped from this happening! Shipping was ultra-quick and price reasonable. I would highly recommend Eforcity!",4
"Perfect Fit

This item fit my Env just like it was supposed to. It is adjustable to you can wear it sideways. Especially helpful if you do a lot of bending or squatting, which I do while I am working.For the price, it's a terrific deal!",4
"Very nice

This belt clip fits the phone well, holds it securely and has a clip that you don't have to worry about falling off. For just a few dollars, you really can't beat this.",4
"A battery that works

I made the mistake of ordering a $7.00 battery and I thought my phone was broken because of the way it was acting. I replaced my new battery with this new battery and now it works like a champ. So word to the wise... Just get this battery and you will not have my problems. Well worth it.",4
"As good as the original

Indistinguishable from the battery that came with my phone. Works perfectly.",4
"Love it

Better than expected it fits perfectly with the skin,thanks a lot, i was loking for a case like this one for long time.fast delivery. strongly recommended.",4
"Good case with hard-to-find feature

PSP cases with a belt clip (as opposed to a belt loop) are difficult to find, but this case fits the bill. It appears to have been designed for the PSP 1000, but the 3000 fits inside just fine. The 3000 will fit even if the PSP has a silicone skin (in fact, that may actually be a better fit than without the skin).The case has a magnetic closure, but it seems secure enough.The only fault I find is the fuzzy interior lining tends to leave little black fibers all over the PSP (in the end I scraped most of the lining out to minimize the problem).",3
"Bad car Charger.

The car-charger stinks! It is not the supplier, it is the manufacturer. One of them lasted me only days. Finally, I found a good car-charger at office Max, brand name ""Just Wireless"" at about $20.",0
"Very disappointed

We bought this as a replacement wall charger for one of our phones, an LG CG225 (der). This phone in general is giving us the WORST service. For nearly 2 weeks the phone has not been charging. We bought a replacement charger on eBay and it didn't fit. The sellers did not respond.We bought this set also to give it a shot. We'd have bought it @ the AT&T; store but they just do not have it available. Anyways, the wall charger simply does not work. I understand the item is inexpensive but come on... 3 bad chargers. We even got a replacement phone and still nothing.I highly recommend avoiding this phone / charger if you can.On the bright side we got the broken item very fast. Whoppie.",0
"could use some improvements

While its definitely a good protector for your beloved Q, it pretty much strips away the form factor. I'll probably get one of those silicon sleeves instead at some point.Also, while I can live with a homely case, Ive noticed that the opening for the keyboard and the usb port arent exactly thoughtfully designed. The usb plug just barely fits with the case on, and when you jam it in there, its a little crooked, which makes me worry about bending delicate pieces in the port. The hole for the keyboard itself should also be a little bigger, so that the top buttons are a bit more accessible.My final verdict is that its a livable, functional case, but not my first choice anymore.",2
"phone case

Bargaincell- Brand New Sprint Sanyo SCP-6600 Katana Solid Black Crystal Snap On Cover Case with Belt ClipThe case scratches easily and looked worn within a few weeks. Total waste of money.",0
"Great for the price

Used daily these chargers last for about a year. I've bought others I like better that have a 2 color led's that shows when the charging is complete.",2
"Think about it first...

I received this item as a gift. I wanted something that I could carry a couple of cards in, and protect my phone. This looked like it would work for me. This item does protect your phone, but there is one major problem with it. If you keep any cards in it, it causes the cover to press the buttons on your phone, which really drains the battery. I would look for another option before purchasing this item.",1
"Terrible

what a piece of crap, its cheaply made, doesnt stay closed, scratchs your screen. i would suggest never getting one, the leather isnt even real, the clip is junk, what a waste of money",0
"Wrong item.

The item sent is not the same as the one pictured. The phone actually goes inside a pocket, and you can't access it without getting it back out. It is similar to a small purse concept. The one pictured makes you think you can open a flap and access the keys. I actually sent in a complaint, and Amazon was really good about sending out replacements, but it was the same item again. I finally gave up. Good price for what it is, but if you want the one pictured, don't order it.",0
"good for cutting down the load

this was just what I wanted and needed. I recieved a new phone and was affraid of damaging it but with this case the fear is gone. I also was looking for a wallet but with this case it cuts down on the load because the case is a wallet. I am truly satisfied with my product",4
"Wrong Item Sent

Much like the other reviewers' complaints, I also received the wrong item. Rather than being sent the item pictured, it was a purse like wallet that renders your phone useless unless you are wearing a headphone or if you take it out. Don't buy this item unless this, not the item pictured, is what you are looking for.",0
"Compact - Multiuse

I love my cover for my phone. It's very convinient for when i don't want to carry a purse. i just put my ID, credit card and a $20 bill, hook it on my jeans and i'm all set.",4
"I got the wrong product TWICE!

The picture you're advertising for the case is not the one you're sending out.... Not once but twice did you send me the same WRONG pouch...The issue still has not been resolved",0
"wallet

This is not exactly what I was looking for. It is very difficult to use the phone while in this wallet. You either have to take it out of the wallet or have a headset to use the phone. I would look for a holster or some kind of pouch before buying this.",1
"fine

just finebought for dadhe's happy with itbut lacks screen protectorand little bit harder to talk by putting near ear",2
"Protects your phone well

The leather wallet style pouch for the Motorola Q phone is a great cover. You can put cards on the right side and the clasp is magnetic. And since I drop my phone all the time, I am confident that the phone wont get damaged. I can do away with the cover flip though.",3
"NO!!!!!

Possibly the WORST case for this phone ever conceived. It barely fits and obscures multiple buttons. If you purchase this case you need a cat-scan! However the leather would make a nice eye patch.",0
"Leather wallet style pouch for Motorola Q

I received a pink leather pouch rather than the one i ordered. i guess the company is trying to get rid of them. I can't, or won't use it and am not going to send it back as it's not that expensive.",1
"Moto Q leather case

Well, it fit too tight, putting phone in case would turn phone on. And with the extended battery. Definitely doesn't fit.",0
"Not recommended

To start: The item I received was mostly, but not entirely, like the picture. And it's the not entirely part that got me. The image shows a full leather connector between the cover and the case. Mine had a .75"" or so pivot.And that's why I gave it away to someone else in the office. The cover felt flimsy, didn't fold back well, and just generally didn't work for me. I like the idea of it - the slots for cards, the open case for the keyboard, etc. But in practice I used it for about 5 minutes, and swapped out for a case that is no longer in stock.",1
"pretty good

very nice looking and feeling. slightly difficult to learn to speak and hear through and will only hold ONE card if you want it to be able to close. serves the purpose I intended it for well though as it is great protection if dropped. overall good product, good for a night out with your I.D, but not a replacement for your wallet.",3
"Not bad for the price..

Not bad for the price. But really ineffective at protecting the Q's screen and being useful as a sturdy case. Not of high quality. But as expected.",1
"Hard to talk on phone

It works very well for the intent I purchased it for, which was to protect it in my purse from all the buttons being pushed and using up my battery even faster than it already does. But it is a bit of a pain to talk on the phone and have to hold the flap back folded over",3
"Wrong Item sent

Horrible service from Target who advertized the battery on Amazon! They sent the wrong item! It was not even close to what was advertized and ordered. When I complained, they said they had no more batteries like the one I ordered in stock. I'll never do businesss with Target again!P.S. Amazon.com helped me correct the problem and sold me the correct battery--even cheaper than what I ordered from Target. Hooray for Amazon.com!",0
"Excellent back-up charger

We cannot say enough about this product nor the company that makes and distributes the products. What is nice about the charger, aside form the price, is the luxury of having a good and affordable extra charger for the Jabra BT250v Bluetooth device. Having a extra charger between home and school means we ( my wife and I) are never without juice for the headsets. Another unique aspect is the circuitry's ability to shut off after the charging has ended.The micro circuity doesn't allow for the charger nor device to get hot after the charge is full. We made the mistake of buying after-market, low end accessories and we have paid the price, crappy performance. Phoenix Technology's provides great service and a great product. As long as they are in business, we will continue to buy products from them. Keep up the great work.",4
"best slvr holster yet

I have had the misfortune of trying to find a decent holster for my slvr phone. The rotary style belt clip holsters (I've tried two)get caught on the seat belt in the car and rip apart. This holster does not have a rotary clip! Because of this the phone does not interfere with the seat belt. The phone stays close to your body and does not catch on things. I know the rotary style seems to be the ""cool"" way to go. Don't go with ""cool"", go with what works.Comment added 12/22/06 - It seems that the problem is not with the holsters, the problem is the user. I broke this one too.",4
"holster is too wide

I was expecting the SLVR phone to fit nice and snug in this horizontal holster. Instead, the holster is too wide and the phone can rattle around like a die in a backgammon cup. As Kevin Kline said in ""A Fish Called Wanda"", ""Disappointed!"". I'd return if I could, but it would cost nearly as much to ship it back as the product cost. It's not worth it.My expectations were a holster that would hold the SLVR tightly. This holster is too wide to do that (you could probably fit 2 SLVRs in this holster it is so wide). Since the product did not meet my expectations, I am giving this product a 1 star rating.",0
"Great holster for my cell phone

This is perfect for me. Either on my belt or clipped on my purse. It works great and had never come off accidently. I would recommend this to all.",4
"Perfect fit

I bought this case for my father - he loves it. The phone fits perfectly and the clip is very sturdy and secure. I have searched for a case specifically for the slvr and am very pleased with this one. I am giving it only 4 stars since the title of the item is misleading ie it does not have a ratcheting swivel - the clip is stationary",3
"Avoid this one

I've bought two of these, one after first wore out after a few months. The latest lasted a few months as well before the clip just broke off. Also, the design caused it to constantly take pictures in the holster (partially the phone's design as well). Go with something else. There is no ratcheting swivel for this, it's a fixed clip which would be great if it didn't break.",1
"Disatisfied

The item was not at all as described. It was not leather, it did not have a ratcheting swivel and it was not for a Motorola phone. It was for an LG phone and is considerably larger than my phone is. I hardly use it but it is already wearing very poorly. My old holder, which was leather from (Future Shop) lasted 3 years and is still in very good shape. The company offered a refund, but I did not accept. They should have sent me what I paid for the first time.",0
"leather pouch

The product is good but I received the wrong one so it is a little large for the phone.",2
"Not For The SLVR ... Great For Blackberry Maybe -- But Not SLVR

What I ordered is not what was shipped. The picture doesn't even reflect what I received (see link to product shipped below). I selected this link which brought me to this product from my Amazon order history. I ordered the same product (or so I thought) in December for Christmas. The one I gave my wife was perfect for the SLVR L2/L6. Unfortunately my wife widened the belt clip irrevocably and it slipped off of her belt one day. So -- still pleased with the style and fit, I went to order a second one. NO DICE! The link is now assigned to this pouch which as many other reviews indicate ... is NOT for the SLVR. It doesn't even have a ratcheting swivel -- it has a belt clip. It is too wide and too long. My wife's phone rattles ""around like a die in a backgammon cup"". Do not be deceived. The price is great considering you'll end up giving it away to a friend or throwing it in that drawer in your kitchen with all the other stuff you never use.Received Cellet Universal Horizontal Long Eva Pouch Leather Case for BlackBerry 7100 Series ... Not What I Ordered",0
"Perfect for several phones at once.

For those of you who have an L6, you know that it is a difficult phone to find a case for. Keep looking! The case that was sent to me is for a Blackberry. Vendor said that this is correct. Seriously, this case was never intended to hold this phone.",0
"Very Nice fit for Motorola L6

This pouch is the best fit for Motorola L6 phones, it fits very good. The leather is really nice and does not look cheap at all. it really worth the price. I would recommend it for any one who is looking for a nice looking perfect fit for his L6 phone.",4
"Sexy Little Leather Pouch

Pouch was delivered in a timely manner and was of great design and quality. You cannot beat the price for this pouch.",4
"Just what was needed

This charger saved me time and money because I didn't have to discard a perfectly good phone because I couldn't find the charger. I was delighted to find a reasonably priced alternative to shopping for another phone.",4
"Cell charger replacement

This cell phone charger was purchased as a replacement for a lost original component. This charger worrks fine, in fact, it seems to charge my phone quicker than the original. The indicator arrow on the plug is opposite than on the original causing some hook up confusion.",3
"wall charger

This satisfied the need for the charger. The one I owned previously fell apart and I paid a lot more for it.",4
"Works great

Have been using this charger for about 6 months now and still working fine. Charges my phone. What else is there to say?",4
"Phone Charger for Samsung

Works great! Great price! And has a anti-overcharging feature. What more can you ask for?",4
"Samsung SGH-T219 Cell Phone Travel Charger / AC Adaptor / Battery Charger / Wall Charger

Good charger, got it for my girlfeind she is always loosing her charger, kept as a spare, but works really good, no probs at all.",4
"Good deal

Works just fine. I have to add words here so they will let me post this review, review and review.",2
"ggood

The item made it on time and it worked. One thumb up no problems at all thnk you for the business",4
"Charger for Samsung SGH-T219

Worked great! Bought it for my dads phone and he said it worked and his phone is now charging. Thank you!",4
"it works

What can I say? The charger charges the phone. It's nothing special but it works. Anyone with this samsung phone (SGH-219) should be wary when buying a replacement charger. It MUST be for the 219. Most other samsung phones use a different charger, as I learned the hard way after buying a ""universal"" samsung charger at a local store and finding that it did not fit.",4
"quality as described

My son says wow that was fast and it works just great, it came faster than a previous item came. Thank you and we will order from you again.",4
"I Love it

The charger, purchased at Amazon, works very well. I didn't expect it to have a light to confirm that it was operating, but I am glad it has that feature particularly when the manufacturer's charger did not have a light and I could never confirm if it was operating properly.",4
"Mixed review

The product is just as I expected. It is a replacement and works fine.Unfortunately I'd requested it be sent expedited, but it wasn't sent out for a week,so did not arrive quickly. However the company quickly reimbursed me the extra shipping fee,so I am satisfied with the service and happy with the product, which wasvery inexpensive.",3
"An Extra Stylus is like An Umbrella

As someone who travels frequently, I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to misplace your iQue stylus. Having a spare saves you from all the annoyance of being unable to use your iQue PDA.",4
"Perfect Replacement for my IQue M3

These are also for the M3 even though it doesn't say that in the description. Fits perfectly! That's all.",4
"Exactly as described, quick shipping

Came in retail package exactly as described. Fit perfectly in my iQue, in fact, they fit better than the one that fell out. Great seller.",4
"Handy product a must have for me.

These come in handy for me because it seems that the stylus will fall out of the unit when it is in a case. Having these around means I don't have to search for the missing stylus right away.",4
"Garmin Metal Stylus

Excellent product for those of you who want to keep the finger prints off your GPS screen. Well made ""screen-safe"" soft tips to help you input GPS information.",4
"W300i OEM Case...The Good and the Flaws

This case has good quality construction and fits properly. It solves the problem of being able to plug in the proprietary cord for the ear phones while still being in the case. Two things kept me from rating it 5 stars. I prefer a magnetic closure to velcro which this case uses. I also prefer the option of having the phone horizontal on my belt which I find less cumbersome while working. The fixed belt clip design only allows vertical positioning. This is still the best optional case if you want to use the MP3 player feature and require the use of earphones.",3
"great color choices

Good Price. Good color selection. I liked it. Better yet, my mom loved it.",3
"Same as on the Palm website, 80% less on Amazon

After reading the other reviews, I was a bit worried about what I was getting for this price. Fear not. This is the Palm Vehicle Power Charger listed on Palm's website, packed in a Palm blister pack with all the pretty bells and whistles. I'm going to guess that several Amazon merchants put the various third-party knockoffs under this item rather than a separate listing, which would explain the prices that don't seem realistic. To get around this, buy it directly from Amazon and you'll be getting the authentic version for 80% less than Palm's website.I'm still waiting to see if the connector holds up, but at this price I don't really care as long as it doesn't break my phone. If it really is as fragile as some say, with Prime you can just get another one for less than you pay for a sandwich. And besides the 650 and T5, this also works with the Treo 750, 700p, 700w, 700wx, 680, TX, LifeDrive, and E2. Cheers.",4
"Brand spankin' new

Came in the original Palm inc. case, perfect condition, works like a charm.",4
"I hope the company makes a better product

A week after I purchased, the item broke. Don't purchase product.",0
"Not Original

This item is advertised as an original Palm accessory, in fact below the description is the usual ""Other products by Palm"" hyperlink, and the image shown is also that of the original charger. But what I got is a generic imitation. The listed price (US$29.99) is the same as the original at the PalmOne store, but with a huge discount. Is that the catch?",0
"Won't stay connected to the phone.

I have had the same problem as some of the other reviewers of this product. The charger will not stay plugged in unless I turn the phone upside down and balance it the cupholder.This is a 3rd party product that wasn't well manufactured.I guess I should have been wary of an items that cost less than the shipping charges.",0
"Simple! It works!

I mean.... it's a power adapter. I plugged it in and it worked. The good thing is that it did not interfere with the electrical system in my vehicle, so.... I guess it's great!",4
"Works great with Centro

Read reviews on other Palm adapters with problems, but this model works great with my Palm Centro.",4
"Not manufactured by Palm

The product description says that it is made by Palm. However, the one sold by Accessory Export LLC is manufactured by somebody else. I hesitate to use it on my Treo 650 - for fear of damaging it...",0
"acceptable, but rather mediocre construction

After a few weeks of use, I can't say that I've experienced any of the problems experienced by other reviewers. However, seeing and feeling the quality of this charger, I'm guessing that it may be only a matter of time before it breaks. I have a much sturdier car charger for my Motorola RAZR, but I paid more thant double the price. Unfortunately I did not have the time to visit a store and physically inspect different chargers this time. You may be rolling the dice if you go with this charger. If you have time to go to an electronics store, I'd recommend physically inspecting the charger. It may cost a little more, but will potentially save you time, effort, and money in having to replace a flimsy charger.",2
"Didn't hold up

The power connector on the phone end wore out and wouldn't stay connected without nursing. Better to visit a service provider like Cingular or Verizon for a good charger.",0
"Failed after3 months

Started having issued with the quality of the product after 3 months. The plastic housing started coming appart and had to reassemple components to make it work again.",0
"Not Long Enough

The Palm vehicle power adapter is a great buy for about $20. The only negative thing I have to say about it is the cord length. It may be stretchy, but sometimes not long enough to use and charge at the same time. The first one I bought, the cord came out of the socket and snapped the wires. I am happy to say I have not had any problems with the second.",3
"It is what it is

This charger gets the job done for a great price. It's pretty basic, and it's not premium and doesn't have any cool special features, but it's all you really need. I didn't give it 5 stars because it's just the basics. Works great!!",3
"Hold the Phone, D. Mease!!!

I don't know from whom you bought this, but I bought TWO and BOTH were Palm products, bubble-packaged and factory-fresh! I will admit that I voided the warranty (on a $10 product) by removing the stupid, ugly, ""CE"" sticker on the top (visible side with the glowing green...dumb, dumb, dumb by Palm...I also remove ""'Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law' unless the ultimate consumer"" tags that hang from my chairs), it works great. Maybe D. Mease should buy from Amazon and not from ""Cellular for Less"" with some outlet on 42nd Street in Manhattan??? Trust a real finicky consumer here...these are the real deal. Thanks, Amazon!!!",4
"The charger never works!

I don't normally post reviews, but this thing really is useless. I could never get it to charge my Treo and so it was a big waste of money.",0
"works well and IS made by PALM

This IS made by palm. It is not some generic, made in china adapter as someone else had posted. It comes in Palm retail packaging as well. Works just fine. Stays plugged in fine and charges without any issue.",4
"It's worth the price.

This is the only place I could find this product for my late model phone. It works fine, but sometimes it requires you to jiggle it around in the socket in order to get it too. It acts like it is too loose. However, for the price I paid I don't mind. It charges great and I use it all the time. It was cheap and that's what I was looking for.",2
"works as stated

The charger works just as stated. Used it the other morning and it charged my Palm completely in the hour it takes me to drive to work. Seems solidly built and the price was excellent for a product of its kind. No complaints.",4
"Falls out of jack

It plugs in alright, and it can stay put for a while, well, as long as you don't touch it, if you mistakenly give it tiny push it falls out, in other words: you can use it as a charger, but you can't do anything on the phone while it's plugged in.",0
"Satisfactory

It seems my charger is always the first to start failing so this time I bought two for backup purposes.",3
"Delivers what it promises

That's exactly what it does; an inexpensive accessory, works well, and doesn't unplugs easily from the Treo's charger port.Couldn't want more for the price.",4
"Vehicle Power Charger for palmOne Treo 650

I received the charge in a timely manner but just after the warranty period it stopped working and I am very diappointed.",1
"Not A Good Option

I have had very limited success using this with my Treo 650. The connector to the phone works fine but the connector to the vehicle power supply never seems to fit just right. I end up turning and slowly pushing and pulling until the light ""lights"" up and then am disappointed at the first bump in the road when it disconnects. I quit using it in frustration and am looking for an alternative given the amount of time I spend in my vehicle and my phone usage.",4
"It's Treo's fault, not the charger's fault

As other reviewers have noted, this charger won't stay connected. Furthermore, the hot leads are supported by a sub-millimeter-thick plastic base that breaks off at the slightest stress, rendering the thing useless from that point forward. But this isn't the fault of the charger, whether it's a branded or an aftermarket model. This is just an inevitable product limitation that has arisen due to a design fault within the smartphone itself. I see no way around it but to keep buying the cheapest possible replacements for when the inevitable breaks occur. If anyone else has a different solution, please share it.",1
"Here's My Solution To The Connector Issue

I won't reiterate the other reviews, but I found the plusses to be:1. Rapid charging - seems to get the Treo up to 99% quickly.2. Really reasonably price.The disadvantages are:1. The cord is not very flexible in terms of stretching - it tends to coil tightly on cold mornings, which exacerbates disadvantage 2.2. The power connector to the Treo is not up to the job.I experienced the same problems reported by many of the other reviewers and decided to look at the connector more closely. The problem is that the connector is not durable enough for repeated insertions and removals. (Imagine that you are a Treo charger connector. Put your arms on your waist. Now have someone push you through a manhole. Your arms have to come in to your body to fit through. Eventually one wrist breaks. The Treo connector works the same way.)You can do a couple of things to resolve this. It's possible to pull out the broken arm of the connector with a sturdy safety pin or awl. You have to do this periodically. The other approach is to use needle nose pliers to pull the connector out further, as it tends to sink into the handle (the part which does not go into the Treo) with use. Close inspection may also show that the handle halves are separating slightly as you insert the connector - sometimes just firmly gripping the handle part will keep the whole unit together enough to make a good connection.So...I love my Treo. I think this power adapter is a good buy as long as the connector stays in good shape. But the connector is definitely the Achille's heel of this unit.Note to Palm, if you ever read this: Replace the connector with one similar to the USB signal and power connector -- that is a much more stable design. And offer an upgrade for those of us who are suffering with this one!SEPTEMBER 2006 UPDATE: I was travelling and needed to get a charger, so I bought an official Palm charger at a higher price than this one. I've found the connector on the original Palm to be superior to this unit. Other differences include a more flexible cable with a nicely designed integral clip, and a green backlit panel to indicate that it is on rather than the basic red LED in this unit. Even with the price savings, I can no longer recommend this unit - the official Palm product is worth the price difference.",2
"Does not stay plugged into Treo 650

I've had the same experience as posted previously by others: the plug does not stay connected to the Treo so after a few seconds it stops charging until I reposition it. And the cycle continues everytime the power adapter is jostled in the slightest.",1
"Not original Palm equipment - Poor quality

Very disappointed in this item. Returned it for refund. As stated above, this is not an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) item. It is a poor quality knockoff that arrives in a cheap plastic bag, not in the usual Palm official packaging. When I inserted the adapter's plug into the Treos jack, the adapter would not stay connected. Buyer beware!",0
"READ THESE REVIEWS BEFORE YOU BUY!

I didn't and I got burned like everyone else posting here. The Treo 650 power charger is junk, pure and simple. The plug of the charger doesn't fit the phone and always pulls out. It's hard to actually ""charge"" the phone if it can stay plugged in. They should remove this from Amazon -- it's a disgrace that this garbage can be sold.",0
"Item falling apart after 2nd use

Device is literally falling apart as I use it. The device will not stay plugged into my Treo unless I position the treo and charger propped up against something in the car. The part where the charger connects to the phone easily comes apart and needs to be snapped back together and even where it connects to the accessory power outlet it wants to split apart at the seams.Since this was bought from a 3rd party seller I'm wondering if I was given a knock-off brand since I did not see Palm anywhere on the packaging. I figured that the picture was outdated and now think I DID just get a cheap charger made by a cheap competitor.",0
"Shoddy Workmanship

This unit broke apart the first time I inserted it into the car's lighter plug. It is still barely operating, but who knows for how long? Also, the cord is too short and taut to use the phone while it is plugged in, and as other reviewers have said, the cord frequently falls out of the phone. I strongly recommend avoiding this prouct and buying one of the many alternatives that exist.",0
"Barely Adequate

if you simply need a charger, this works fine. I used it with two different 650's without a problem. The issue for me is that the coils of the cord are so tightly wound, that it's virtually impossible to use the phone without unplugging it. It's advertised to stretch from 2 feet to 6 feet; you'll be lucky to get it to 3 feet.",1
"works well not very rugged

This item serves my needs for charging my Treo 650 in my car. But I am a little leary of storing in any area that it may be subject to the weight of another item. The case is very light weight, even fragile.",3
"very happy

The vehicle charger is terrificIt is very tough, and plugs into the Treo easily ------ also, unlike older Treo chargers, it never disconnets easily from the Treo, once placedit also charges quicklyand the price is cheap - you can't go wrong on this oneHappy buying!!!",4
"Not the real deal

Note that this is NOT an official Palm product. Perhaps other people received original Palm packaging, but I got a third-party knock off. Given that the product was advertised as ""by Palm,"" this is incorrect.",1
"Palm Vehicle Charger

Purchased a while back. Item arrived and I use it about once a month, (usually when traveling). It has a bright blue light on it that let's you know when it is powered which doubles as an interior car light for me. A good transaction.",3
"Quick Service,,,Fast delivery...Great Packing Thanks

Thank you for sending the charger so quickly. I had misplaced mine and was amazed at how quick this order came in. Thank you very much.",4
"Car Charger for Palm devices, including Centro

Perfect! Having been through a couple of Tungstens before moving to the Centro, I can vouch that they use the same chargers. didn't need a car charger till I moved to the combined PDA and Phone. This one works fine and was the best price I found for one. Quick delivery. I leave it in the car just in case an intense day takes the charge too low. --Roj",4
"neat-o

Works great, actually came as a Verizon charger, which only carries Blackberry but this is a Palm Cento, anyway, it works just wonderfully.",3
"Flexible Vehicle Power Charger

This is a Verizon labeled charger but it works even better than the the original one I purchased from Sprint for my Sprint based Centro. The connector stays locked in tightly where the previous one I owned constantly fell out with little or no pressure.",4
"Bad product

Very small length and the wire coil in not at all flexible.When you are charging your phone, you can NOT talk using your palm. Wire is not at all flexible. @#$#@@@#$%%",0
"Works good

I had this charger for a while now. It works good and it charges fast. I bought this when it was $6. It started to get unplugged from my phone. I remember dropping my phone and it caused a crack in the bottom part where you plug this charger. My sister has the same phone and tried it on hers and it stayed plugged in. Make sure you check the connector on your phone. Sprint replaced my phone so I am not having problems with the charger anymore.",3
"Good value

PalmOne charge cost less than the shipping but at less than $9 total this is a good value and has worked as expected. No trouble after two months.",4
"Great deal

Works fine, plug stays in fine, charges fine, no problems at all. It's definitely well worth the cost and it works like it's supposed to.",4
"Works perfect!

Plug in adapter into car, plug in phone, nice fit and charging works as advertised. What more to say? Great fit with Treo charge port.",4
"My mom loved it thank u!

Pretty much all I have to say. My mom wanted it, so I bought it, and although she no longer has the cellphone that needed this charger, it did her justice until the very end! Thank u!!!",4
"gets the job done but a little flimsy in it's construction

The adapter works well, however you can tell it was made cheap. It hasn't broken yet and I've had it for about a month.",3
"Broke w/in 1 month

This product was worth what I paid...cheap. The plug (on the phone side) broke w/in a few weeks of having it, and there was no marking or clear indication as to which side was to face up when plugging the phone section in. Unfortunately, I can't say that the seller got the product to me incredibly fast either as it took almost a week.",0
"Poor design

Cardo 500 bluetooth headset has a really nice and ergonomic design. This adapter is a totally different story.To start with - it is too big. Along with my cellphone (Audiovox 8600) which is relatively small in of itself, it feels like having an apple in my pocket. Secondly - the buttons are too big. They get accidentally pressed, and it was not uncommon for the special unlocking sequence to be pressed and then hell breaks loose. Finally, although my specifc phone model can work with the Jabra A210 in automatic mode, this adapter does not know to go into standby after some period of inactivity and therefore drains the battery. The manufacturer's suggested to use in manual mode - but then what's the point... I had to return this.Cardo says a new version is due in June. I wonder how that would be priced.",0
"Works Great

I have used this adapter with a Sanyo cellphone and it worked just fine. It was very handy when I found out you can charge the adapter while in use.Now, I use the BT adapter in a ham radio application to provide a wireless transmit/receive link from my headset to a radio. Works fine!",4
"DOes not adapt

I tried to use this unit with three different telephones and 2 different receivers--no combination worked. A VERY useless device. Maybe it works only with its own companion receiver, but if so, the description should state so. Bottom line, don't waste your time or money!",0
"Cute as a button and about as small........

This little pink iPhone case is really cute and feminine, but when I carry more than one credit card or one CC and my license, it won't close properly. I still use it, but wasn't able to make it work to carry as much stuff as I had hoped. There's a place for the phone and 3 slots for cards and that's it! The price is right, so I'd recommend it, but know that it's going to be small and limited in usefulness.",2
"Excellent Quality

I bought a similar product when I purchased the phone, which cost me more than double of what I paid. I was very skeptical when I saw the price, but the quality exceeded my expectations.",4
"IQue charger

It was not clear in the product description that this unit is a charger that works only with the IQue cradle. I thought I was buying a unit that plugged directly into the IQue. It doesn't. So, I now have a unit that did not do what I wanted. I already have the cradle and its original charger. Very dissapointed to have spent the money needlessly!",1
"Good value

I've had this accessory set for over a year now, and never had any problems with it. My phone generally stays in my car and is connected to the charger most of the time, and it still works great. I don't use the earpiece very often, but it has served its purpose well when I have. The case isn't something I need or cared about, anyway. I'd give this item 5 stars if it came with a belt clip instead of the case. Overall, I think it's a very good value.",3
"PIECE OF JUNK

You really get what you pay for. This was very cheap in price and quality. It lasted three days before the charger broke and the earpiece was useless from the beginning. Can't say anything about the case. It looked to cheap to be used.",0
"Dash Mount

Not the easiest to install, but it is a custom fit for my '92 Ford Ranger. Should work well for planned ham radio use.",3
"So so

Nice looking functional case, but, I do not like the velcro fastener. From past experience with other brand cases velcro fastening loses it's initial grip. At some point the grip becomes so poor your device may fall out of it.",2
"Seems to be working well

I bought the antenna so I would have better reception in my basement. I had to run it out a window and the magnet holds it to the siding on the house (I placed plastic around it to prevent rusting). I have had 3-4 bars of signal, consistently and the calls seem clear. My Motorola Razr was useless and never had signal in my basement before I used the antenna. Only complaint is that the cord is a little short and it only worked after I put it outside (it didn't work by just placing it by the window on the inside).",3
"Made No Difference

I was very disappointed in the antenna - it made absolutely no difference in reception & dropping calls. It was not worth the money.",0
"Not very effective.

I have owned external antennas in the past with other phones and they have worked very well. I purchased this antenna because I recently purchased a new phone and needed a new antenna because I live in a dead spot.. The antenna made no difference. I can actually use my phone without the antenna, but the signal breaks up every few minutes, I thought that perhaps this would give it an extra boost, but sometimes I think it made it worse, I actually just went back to using my phone without the antenna.",0
"RAZRV3 Antenna Kit

This unit ordered for my Motorala RAVR V3 phone is totally useless. There was no way provided to connect the antenna to my phone -- presumably this would have to be through the charging port.",0
"Antenna Kit for RAZR V3

This is a great product and works great. The shipping is great. Thanks for fast service!!!!!",4
"LOVEE ITTT

I love it. It fits perfectly and was under 2.00 w free shipping..Im so happy with my purchase!! buy this! its awesome!!",4
"at least it's cheap

Fit's perfectly, protects well (including screen), will NEVER fall out.....but: It attracts every particle possible. Dust, hair, cathair, furnature fabrics & everything else will coat the case. On the bright side, I paid about $1.50 for mine with free shipping, so it's a nice back-up to my Griffin leather snap-on case.",1
"user friendly

i have used it for running as well as strapping my ipod to my harley.",3
"Only needed the car charger

I only needed a car charger, which was $19.99. However, it was also included in the combo pack, which was $6.99. Checked it out, worked fine in the car and tossed out the rest - cheap case and I have no need for a earphone. However, since I drive 2 cars, I ordered another.",4
"3 piece combo

This is what it is... cheap headset, the car charger is nice, and the case just sucks. Cheap design, you can't type on the keyboard unless you take the phone out of the pouch!",1
"Hmmmmm .............

Ear piece is very uncomfortable. Haven't tried it yet. Case is just for carrying the phone - you have to take the phone out to use it. Haven't tried the car charge either.Price is cheap enough even if the car charger is the only useful item in this bundle.",1
"Samsung Blackjack Review

Great phone but button configuration is a little off. Can't dial numbers like 1-800- Flowers because of configuration. All in all great purchase for a great price!",3
"Interference with charging plug

Looks OK and fits the phone. But it interferes with the charging plug. Not enough clearance for the cut out area where the charging socket is.",1
"Not compatible

Even though packaging indicates this is for the Nokia 6682, it definitely will not work with that phone",0
"useless item

This belt holster is not of good quality. Not recommended to buy. Plastic gives a cheap look and the grip is not good either. My phone got dropped from this holster a couple of times esp, while removing car seat-belt and coming out from car.Better and cheaper options are available on other websites.",1
"Basic, functional.

I think that the person who gave this a negative review probably received the wrong belt clip. Mine fits perfectly. It's obviously not going to survive a rock climbing expedition or a marathon, but it's not meant to-- it functions quite well for what I'm using it for.UPDATE:Ironically, the day after I wrote this review the clip shattered unceremoniously as I was getting into my car. It'd probably work well enough for office work or for walking down the street, but not much else. Cheap plastic can only go so far.",4
"Bait and Switch

Complaint: I ordered the AANN4285 battery from SF Planet and they sent me an AANN4258 battery. They didn't tell me they were switching my battery order. The substitute works, but is not as powerful, and doesn't stay charged as long, as the 4285 battery. I e-mailed SF Planet customer support about the problem, but they ignored my complaint. There are other sellers you can buy from. Suggest you try them; what's more, the other seller's batteries are cheaper.",0
"Excellent & timely service.

Timely service, excellent price (can you beat it?).The item fit right into my phone, charged properly, and I've been using it for about a month w/o any problems.",4
"battery review

Battery works just great. It is hard to find these batteries because everyone seems to have all of the new phones available. Our old phone works just fine...it just needed a new battery. Thanks!!",3
"will not hold charge

My ""new"" battery holds a charge for two days then it is dead.Amazon should not sell this product.",0
"Battery was as promised

We received this battery quickly and it was exactly what was ordered. And, it was much cheaper than what we found on the Motorola website, even though it was an original equipment Motorola battery.",4
"work well with my phone

The battery works just fine with my phone. With the low price, I think it is quite a deal!",3
"Motorola Cell Phone Replacement Battery

The vendor delivered in a very short time, the product quality is good, and I am a happy purchaser. I would use them again.",4
"A Battery of uses.

Okay: My cellphone is getting old and the battery that came with it was dying slowly, like the tenor does in an Opera. I looked all over the place and couldn't find a replacement, again because my cellphone is made of clay and animal skins; it's that old! Finally, I decided to try Amazon, largely because they have stuff; lotsa' stuff and old stuff as well.Huzzah! Not only did they have the juice can (battery) I needed, it was cheap, as in ""we're clearing the shelves of this junk, let's see if anyone will buy it"". It was less than five dollars, probably only twice what it cost to make it.End of story: My cell phone battery is now running like a champ (unlike me) and will last long enough to get out of the dratted contract I made with the carrier. In short: Amazon came through when nobody else would, and the battery is...well, a battery- a new battery, a good one...What else can I say? I'm happy!",4
"Pure fraud

This vendor delivers used items depicted as new. The price sounds too good to be true and it is.Do a google search on ""AccessoriesOne"" and ""fraud"" and read through the 50 hits.And they post up fake customer reviews to further the scam.",0
"Item recieved NOT as pictured (Not at all)

We received a WHITE colored battery that goes DEAD after a couple hoursTHe original used to last a week - but still lasts longer than thereplacement",0
"good service

The batteries were delivered promptly, in good condition and at a very reasonable price.",4
"Seller sent me a dead battery. What a rip off!

I received the battery, charged it up and it went dead after a day. I recharged it but the charge wouldn't ""take"" this time. The battery is completely useless to me. I'm not happy.",0
"Batteris last 2 months!!

I was very happy with these batteries for the first week! Seemed to good to be true!! It was! Within a few weeks the batteries quickly started losing their charge, and after 2 months barely last for 24 hours before needing a recharge. I can't believe these batteries were new when I bought them, and suspect they were refurbished.....",0
"Review of purchas

Batteries are working great. Saved a lot of money and delivery was timely.",4
"Cell Phone Battery

This battery started out working great, but now, after about a year and a half, the power doesn't last very long at all. Of course the problem could be I plugged it up before all the power went down on the phone.",2
"Works as well as my previous battery

When the battery in my cell phone failed, I checked at 2 stores(Batteries Plus and Radio Shack) to find out what the price would be to get a new battery. The first store quoted a price of about $39, and the second store quoted a price of about $50. However, the man at Radio Shack suggested I check online, and I was surprised to see I could get through Amazon.com a cell phone battery for under $10. It works just as well and lasts just as long before charging up my phone as my previous cell phone battery (which I got from my daughter over 5 years ago.)",4
"piece of junk

I agree with others, charged battery over night, put in, lasted 3 hours.Thought maybe it hadn't charged, recharged, same thing all over. I'm requestinga refund. Don't waste your time.",0
"Battery life is not long

This battery is a joke. At full charge, almost no calls and it only last around 2 days.I remember the original battery would last 3 to 4 days easy.",1
"treo silicone cover

not that high quality, and it was the wrong cover. it was labeled for the treo 650 but it was wrong. it fit the 700 and above. i would not buy from this distributor again.",0
"Nifty and clever design

This is an excellent product in that it protects my Treo 650 without hiding its style. I chose Treo because of its unique look and excellent features however, the case from Palm didn't work for me because I use the phone a lot and I dont have time to put the phone back in the case everytime. So, it gets thrown in my purse along with other items which then scratch it. I also bought a Body Glove case and while I can use the phone while in it, it hides the Treo's real look plus typing on the keyboard with a covered plastic is a drag. This one seems to even enhance the Treo's style.",4
"inexpensive but good

I ordered this strangely pink case because I wanted something odd - I was tired of losing my phone. This item is perfect. The pink is a standout pink, for sure. I paid less than 50 cents for this item; the shipping was almost $3.00. All in all, it cost less than $4.00. The item is excellent although the shipping took the maximum amount of time. Not surprising - no one promised it quickly. Whenever possible, I order from this company. They are always dependable.",4
"Pink skin for Palm Treo

Good price. The material is a little slippery which keeps it from staying in place. Also the thin cuts seem like they will tear quickly.",2
"Pink Silicone Case

Fast Delivery. Gives a nice grip to the phone to prevent dropping and the color makes it easier to find in the bottom of a bottomless bag",4
"Great value

I actually got the white and grey. I got both, because I'm not sure if they'll last long or not. I think that the fit is perfectly fine. If it were much tighter, it would be hard to put them on. You're still able to type easily and all of the ports are accessible without removing it. I use mine with a holster occasionally, and it is a little tight, but still fine.",4
"You get what you paid for

I bought this skin case for my wife's 700wx. I will not complain about the slow shipping because I was told this when I placed my order. It is less than what I expect. Not fit the 700wx very well, especially the top part. Also, the two keys just below the screen are partially covered by the skin, and hard to use. Last, the phone looks thicker when it is in the case even though my wife want a skin case to make her phone more cute. Anyway, you get what you paid for, and, at least, this case can give some protection to your phone.",1
"Silicone your Treo

this case fit my Treo 700P nicely, i actually got the purple color. my only complaint was that the case was a little too loose fitting, and tended to distort especiall at the bottom, where it would stretch up and cover the bottom row of keys. makes a nice gripping surface on the slick Treo case. in my situation, the silicone case was too gripping, and i made it difficult to remove the phone from my belt holster, so i had to take the case off.",3
"Worse than no holster

Cell Phone Holster Swivel Belt Clip for Motorola W315This product was a big disappointment for us. Well, a small one because at the price we paid we had no big expectations. It's a flop. The phone way too easily pops out at most inopportune moments. Well, not the very most inopportune ones, it didn't jump out on the bridge nor over a toilet but we'd be walking and realize the phone ""went missing"". We'd find the phone in the car or truck, down between the seats.This happened several times before we decided to park the ""holster"" and carry the phone more securely. We use a couple different cases to carry our very compact Canon Powershot camera and have never had the camera escape. We expect the same from whatever would carry our cellphone.I'd not buy this holster again and cannot recommend it.",0
"Serves the Purpose

This holster is sturdy and well made. It fits in the cell phone pocket of my purse, without being so snug that I can't get at the phone when it rings. What it lacks in style it makes up for in practicality. I like it.",3
"Nice quality for a low price

Call quality is very good. Construction quality is OK, not great. But for the price, I can't complain. I bought a little cable adapter to use with my cell phone too but this works with my Uniden wireless phone handset right out of the box.",4
"So far, so great!

I've only had this thing 2 days. I've had roughly 3 phone conversations with it. This thing is greatness (I gotta make up my own words)! Very comfortable, & will last a long while according to the other reviews. The cord is a good length. Not overly short or anything. I can already tell that I'll be buying another one when this one dies on me.",4
"Microphone is the weak point

This product almost had it all. They need to A: Insert a better microphone so your party can hear you. Or B: Extend the boom so that the microphone is right infront of your mouth. This product falls short of what it needs to do and therefore not a viable solution. I really wanted to like this product too. I do not like having to charge yet another item (wireless bluetooth earpiece).",1
"Comfortable, but....

It's great if you are only listening. Forget it if you expect the person on the other end to hear you.",0
"Best headset out there

This is the best headset out there. Nice heavy duty cord for a tough on equipment person, lasted, but the new phone I got has the 3mm and nobody sold the adapter at the time. I am hoping I didn't throw it out.",4
"good until it breaks

It worked well for the price until it broke. People where able to hear me clearly and I could hear them. Unfortunately it broke after a couple months of use.",1
"Poor quality, Plantronics brand is slipping.

Out of the package this headset was cutting in and out. My previous experience with Plantronics has been great. However, their quality seems to be slipping. The cord of this headset is tightly wound and tied when packaged. It is not a thick cord, so I am not surprised there was frayed wiring. Disappointing.",0
"my 8 one

yes i been using this thing that i always get from the truck stop in michigan on 96 and ionia exit,, but they dont sell no more, was $19, me and little lady love them, but i keep breaking, bluetooth suck cause i talk 6000min a month, soo dont have time to keep recharing,lol,,so for the price i pay,,this has been our all time favorit, tryed other products, but like they say,, plantronics was used by NASA,in the first space lunch, so,,why not,,hello haha",4
"My Experience after 6 Years of Use... Best I ever had...

Well my M170 lasted about six years. It was tossed around the vehicle and generally being used in a rough manner before the wire near the 2.5mm plug finally gave way. Man this unit was a trooper. I used it in my car with the effective although somewhat ""dorky"" looking metal headband. The unit always sounded good both sending and receiving. I went out and bought several earpieces after my 170 died including the highly touted Etymotic ER22. None of the headphones worked as well as the 170 did. The 170 worked very well in my noisy vehicle and my truck driver friend said he could always hear me well on this unit. After many dollars later and much frustration trying newer designed headsets, I decided to go back with the 170... but wait! Now Plantronics has a M175C which looks to be the same unit but adds a volume control and a mute button. I bought it and will write up a review of the unit later after I have used it a bit. Back to the 170 though... The 170 also comes with an ear hook which looks more stylish than the metal headband. I used the metal headband and it's padded leather earpiece when I used the headset It is very comfortable to wear for those really long conversations. I'm talking about hour plus conversations and beyond.I highly recommend this unit and give it five out of five stars.",4
"Very good basic headset

I've used both the M170 and M175C headsets extensively -- the 175 is the same except for adding listening volume control and mic mute switch on a pod in the middle of the cord.Both headsets are comfortable enough to wear all day (with headband), sound great receiving and good transmitting, and have effective noise-cancelling. The 170 is simpler and does not have the volume/mute pod swinging around on the cord, and the 175 adds the convenience of these functions. Over a period of years, the volume control can get scratchy, so the 170 lasts longer.The main fault of both headsets is that the mic volume isn't quite loud enough, even with the mic switch on max. I'm not even sure why there is a mic switch -- it NEVER needs to be turned down. When the other person has trouble hearing me, I unplug the headset and use the phone directly, and the volume increases noticably for them. This is usually not a problem unless the other person is in a noisy environment, but I wish the headset mic would be as loud as the phone mic. Perhaps this is a side-effect of the noise-cancelling mic feature and would require an amplifier to overcome. If I could buy a battery-powered supplemental mic amp, I would. Plantronics, are you listening?I'm about to buy another M170 as my old one has bit the dust. The way these headsets have died for me is by rough treatment causing damage to the plug or plug wire, or -- on the 175 -- the volume control getting scratchy. Overall, this is a very good headset and the best value I know for the money.",3
"Durable Headset for Home Office

Been using this headset for about 23 months now and it is one of the most valuable purchases I've made here at Amazon.Strengths:- very durable and can withstand daily use and abuse- over the head or over the ear, two ways to wear!- mic volumeWeaknesses:- 2.5 mm jack. Although this type is used commonly in communication devices, more recently 3.5 mm jacks are now used such as in iPhone and in every Android device I know. Just buy a converter and this is a non-issue!Comfort:This particular piece of hardware can be worn over the ear or over the head. I liked wearing it over the head better just because it feels more secure. The ear piece have a round cushion that fits gently over the ear. The cable length is good 4 feet - just right so you can hang the phone on your belt or place it inside your pocket and you can still use the headset with a straight back.Durability:I've been using this product for about 23 months, and it's withstand being dropped, dragged, sat upon and getting hooked for most times. You can be sure of this product as I've read on one review it lasted 6 years. Pretty sturdy for a headset that costs less than 30 dollars.Sound Quality:Better sound quality than the headset provided by blackberry, iPod or my Droid. You should be able to hear the people on the other end clearly with no issues. I think only my Bose headphones are ahead.Microphone Quality:I've no issues with the quality of the noise cancelling microphone. The people at the other end of the line are able to hear me as I could hear them. You are also able to control the mic volume through the built in control on the jack.As a consultant who works from home, I'm always tied to my phone - for hours. This headset has helped me go through those long hour meetings without having to lift my hand to hold the phone or straining my neck to keep the phone from falling off my shoulder.",4
"No Problems

Been using it for a week now, and no problems, audio and mic are exceptional. I can drive with the windows down and have a conversation.",4
"CarolL

The Plantronics M-170 works extemely well with both our Uniden cordless and Motorola cell phones. It is comfortable and I am able to hear clearly.Those I speak with also state they hear me clearly. This is the second Plantronics headset and they both have worked well!!",4
"Good bang for the buck

I purchased this handset after carefully reviewing all the available panasonic and plantronics headsets for my Panasonic cordless phone. I have been using this for about a month now and no complaints so far. The sound quality is good. The person can hear me just fine on the other end. The cord provided with the headset is long enough, that it wouldn't give you a hard time while multi-tasking.Would definitely recommend.",4
"I love it!

I love the effectiveness and the convenience. It has acceptable sound quality. Great product, especially for the price.",4
"The Best

This is the best headeset I have experiecned. Years of trying different models, years of using this model. I abuse this thing and it usually lasts better than a year. I seriously abuse it - I use it 2-6 hours/day, moving around, droppoing with phone attached, crimping the cable, etc. It has an in line mute/volume control (compare models/prices carefully, some have done away with this), and the noise supression is superb, sound quality impecible, and no stupid fuzy ball on the mike. Comfort has never been a concern. And now...now it even includes a blackberry style heaset plug adapter. Sweet.",4
"A Great Little Headset

This lightweight little headset has two wearing options -- neither of which tangle into and pull hair-- volume adjustment and transmits clear sound both ways. Cannot evaluate its longevity yet but so far I am very happy.",3
"Prantronics Pretty Good

I wanted something that wasn't USB, so that I could use it on my phone as well as my laptop. This is an inexpensive solution. Some pluses: good sound and so lightweight you don't even know it's on your head.Minuses: The ear loop is hard to use -- putting it on takes about three seconds when I'd like it to take just one, especially when a call is coming in. The plug was too small for my computer and iPhone -- I needed to buy a $5 adapter that brings the plug up to 1/8"". Another minus I didn't think about: The sound only comes into one ear, which is a little disconcerting at first. But I've mostly gotten used to that.Overall, this does what I'd like.",3
"Buyer Beware

The charger I received is not the charger pictured here. The cradle was odd shaped so the Q does not fit comfortably into it. I beleive the charger I received was for a different phone, although it will charge the Q. They should indicate the the charger they will send you may not match the photo. This is why the description is arbitrary.",1
"A Stand, Not a Charger

I've posted pictures of the stand I actually received and it doesn't look anything like the one pictured. What you actually get is another mini-usb to usb cable and a weighted plastic stand. It's not powered, so any charging is done via USB, which is an iffy proposition at best.It will charge the Q (sort of) and does keep the phone upright, so it's easy to see and out of the way, which is why I gave it two stars instead on one. But if I'd had a chance to look at what was really going to be delivered, I wouldn't have bought it.",1
"Not what was expected

The Motorola Q cradle did not fit my Motorola Q. Not what was expected. I had to return Item and pay for return postage. Definately would not buy this Item.",0
"This product was returned because it only allows you to charge your phone from a PC.

I was under the impression that this product was for 2 different power sources like the cradle charger I have for my wife's Palm Treo. It only allows you to charge from a USB souce. It also wouldn't hold my phone with the extended battery.",2
"The closer the mic is to your mouth the more real you sound.

The earpiece is pretty comfortable and the sound is good. The microphone is what will have you and the other party thanking Plantronics. Ever talk to somebody who is using a cheap or small cellular phone? Annoying isn't it. The M145 warms things up, no more speaker phone sound quality.I always use the headset in the car. It's great on the home phone too. When they start putting headphone jacks on all the home phones everybody will have a headset. They are so comfortable and convenient, now I have two.(car/home)The only thing missing is an on cord/headset answer button.(might not be possible for a universal product) The volume control is nice but I rarely use it, would trade it in a heartbeat for an anwer button.Last thing, those headsets that have a mic that clips to your lapel are ok, maybe a little more discrete. Your voice won't sound as warm because the mic is farther away.",3
"Very comfortable, Great sound.

I wasn't sure I would like a headset that fits in your ear but once I got it adjusted properly, I found the M145 to be very comfortable. The sound quality is excellent and the volume control is very handy. I don't know what that other reviewer was talking about because mine came with a lapel clip.To test the quality I called my voice mail from my car with my radio on and the sun roof wide open, traveling 60mph down the highway and the call came through loud and clear with no wind noise and the radio was barely audible. There is also an ajustment on the jack that plugs into the phone to adjust the microphone volume if people have trouble hearing you.My only complaint is that the mute button turns on too easily. Overall I was pleasently surprised with the M145 and am happy with my purchase.",4
"The best hands-free ear piece I have ever used

I believe I can easily explain why a few other reviewers gave this item a poor rating... you must also have an excellent cordless phone to get the benefits of this device.I've been using a Jabra ear/mike with an AT&T 9311 cordless phone and while I could hear great and the Jabra ear piece was comfy, no one could hear me.I just bought a new Sony SPP-N1025 cordless phone and got this Plantronics ear piece after it was recommended to me. I called my parents using the new phone and this Plantronics headset and they said they couldn't tell I was on the cordless. Previously, they were always telling me they could barely hear me and I had to yell when I spoke to them on the old phone and the Jabra headset.I was talking to my mom this evening on the new phone and this headset when the the batteries started going out on my phone since it had only charged for about 10 minutes. I switched phones and put the Plantronics headset into the AT&T phone and continued the conversation.My mother said that while the sound quality was better than it had been in the past (same crappy phone, but Jabra headset), it wasn't as good as it was with it in the Sony phone and she couldn't hear me as well.If you've got a good phone (a Panasonic, Sony or Seimens), this ear piece can't be beat.It comes with some attachments to help fix it in your ear. Everyone has a differently shaped ear and not all pieces will fit in everyone's ears. There are other after-market attachments, such as the Jabra form-fitted rubber ear-shaped cups which fit nicely on this ear piece.The boom mike swings toward your mouth and it features a shirt-clip and a microphone mute swtich on the cord as well as a dial to adjust listening volume.Hands-free is the way to be... no more craning your neck and getting fatigued while on the phone... and thanks to Plantronics, you don't have to scream your head off for your callers to hear you.",4
"OK for the price but annoying

This is a good headset for the price, but it does have some major problems. First, I should note that I use it primarily with my cell phone, not with my cordless phone at home. When I have used it at home, I have found the sound to be fine. When using it with my cell, however, and particularly in the car, I find the volume to be too low. Even with the volume on the head set and on my cell turned all the way up, it is very difficult to hear over the sound of the car. By the way, my car is not that loud, and I have not had this problem when using other headsets. My other complaint stems from the little black sponge thing that covers the ear piece. They are FOREVER falling off in the car. Which, when you're driving, means they are lost to you until you can stop and look for them. Given their size and color, they might be lost for good. The ear piece is uncomfortable -- and the sound quality is terrible -- without the sponge cover. Bottom line: although the headset has been useful, I'm looking for another model that provides better sound quality and doesn't use those little black sponge things.",1
"Not without its flaws, but the best for now (for its price)

Ever since using a Plantronics headset at work (one of the old school ones) when I did inside sales years ago, I knew that I was using one of the best headsets out there. About a year ago, I was delighted to discover that Plantronics made cell phone headsets for a much more reasonable price than what the 'landline' headset cost way back when. For cell phones, I have used many headsets - earbud, over the head, over the ear, Britney-in-concert-in-front-of-the-mouth style, etc. But this particular one, the Plantronics M145, is very comfortable and has the unbeatable clarity that I've come to expect from Plantronics.I always sound clear to the people that I'm talking to - but at times, I feel that the incoming sound can be on the soft side - even with both my phone volume and the headset volume maxed out. Also, whenever I'm fishing my headset out of my purse, it is always, without fail, switched to the mute setting, which makes it really awkward when I'm gabbing away (unheard by whomever I'm speaking with) until they say 'Hello? Hello???' and then I realized I've unwittingly muted my phone. This makes me believe that perhaps the switch could be made a little tighter by the manufacturer, or made so that it's more difficult to mute it than to unmute it (most users probably would have it more often unmuted than on the mute setting, by default, right?) My final complaint is that the volume control mechanism makes the entire headset unit feel a bit top-heavy. Unless I clip the top part of the headset to my shirt, it feels like the volume mechanism weighs it down, sometimes causing the headset to come off, especially if I opt not to use the over-the-ear attachment (the product comes with 3 available attachments - one is the over-the-ear piece, and then there is foam to cover the ear part, and the other is a rubbery thing to go over the ear part - I've yet to discover how to use this perplexing attachment). It isn't always necessary to use the over-the-ear part, and in fact it's quite comfortable to use without it - it just makes the headset a little easier to fall off your ear. The volume mechanism makes it almost a guarantee that it will fall off if you don't clip it from above the mechanism onto your shirt collar (again, without the over-the-ear attachment on).That said, this is my favorite among all headsets I've ever owned in terms of comfort and clarity. There can be improvements, but I will stick with this headset for a good while down the road until the wireless bluetooth ones come down significantly in price.",3
"Excellent

This is an excellent headset. I do believe the quality of it depends on the quality of your phone too, as one reviewer said before me. On all my new'ish cell phones and home phones it has worked awesome, but a little lack-luster on an older portable phone.I notice someone said earlier that you cant find replacement parts? Well.. they havent been to plantronics: http://www.headsetsdirect.com/This website has ALL replacement parts.. for $10 I got 10 of those black ear sponges, another metal ear clip, 4 rubber ear sponges, and a bit more in a replacement part package. Oh, that includes shipping.My experience with plantronics has always been the best... This headset (after testing $50 and even $100 sets from my office) still runs on par with them, keeping plantronics high in my book. I would also recommend the plantronics audio 90 headset for home use, I've used that for well over a year with no issue as well.",4
"I agree ...

Finding a headset that not only fits, but also has good sound quality has been difficult. I first purchased one by Motorola (since I have a StarTac) which retracts -- a great idea, but sometimes retracted when I accidentally hit it. The mic also was too far from my mouth, which made it difficult for anyone to hear me. Needless to say, I was back to the drawing board. I now have the M145 model (with lapel clip) from Plantronics. It is not only comfortable on the ear, but the sound quality is terrific. I also called my home phone while driving; my message was not only clear, but there was no audible background noise. Unlike Barb, though, I have not had any problems with the mute button; so wonder whether that is a defect limited to hers and maybe she should trying getting another one through the warranty.",4
"Near perfect in-ear headset.

This thing is great, directional sound is amazing when placed inside the ear. One thing that confused me at first is the black over-the-ear hook is not for support here. The hook is actually not supposed to touch your ear unless the earpeice falls out, so it doesn't hit the floor, etc. I've found that bending the wire (slightly) to make it touch no skin improves the feel to where you don't know it is there. The microphone looks odd at first, a rubbery tip with a hole down the center, but apparently the design works flawlessly.",4
"Review

I liked this product, although my main complaint is that I lost it within 5 days primarily due to the fact that there was no lapel clip. Once you remove the ear bud & throw it over your shoulder so as not to look like a yuppie freak when communicating with others in person, there is nothing holding the unit to you. It disconnected from my phone jack so easily I didn't feel it & I lost a unit I paid far too much for (didn't check this site before purchasing). Now, I am trying to decided whether to re-purchase this model or go for a lower model - the M140 - which seems to have rave reviews on it. Personally, I like a volume control, however, & at times even this M145 model seemed a little low in volume for me. With the M140 not having a volume control, I'm afraid I will stick with the M145 - and maybe just buy a lapel clip. Only other complint is that the cord is so long it is too obvious. No way to really reel it in. Love the earbud with clip design, though; only wish the boom mic was a bit more flexible for adjustment purposes. Loved the fact that I can switch this to my home cordless phone, as well.",3
"Try before you buy!

The fit of this head phone is a little different than others that I have used. As you can see from the picture, it hangs over your ear. It does not fit very tightly against your ear. That lets the noise around me mingle with the earbud's sound so it is not very clear. The volume control you see in the photo can be used to increase the volume in the ear piece. The result for me was to make the sound louder but not more clear. The loose dangley fit never seemed comfortable to me.The sound listeners hear coming from the microphone can be adjusted by sliding a micro switch to one of three levels. The highest level is not adequate for some phones and people I called had trouble hearing what I was saying. You need to try this headset with the phone you want to use it with. It will work well with some but not with others. You may want to consider the return policy of the seller and the shipping charges involved.",2
"Useless

This is a useless headset. It doesn't sit comfortably in the ear, and the microphone doesn't work very well. People on the other end of the line can barely hear me. It's going back to amazon.",0
"Waste of Money, and Time.

This is a worthless item that no one can even hear you on. I can hear them great, but the mic in this little baby is poor, poor, poor. Amazon will get this piece of junk back. The one star required is a WAY too generous rating for this product.",0
"Good product until the EarBudeez wears out

This is a good headset with good volume and mic. Works good with cell phone or office phone. The only problem I have found is that when the "EarBudeez" (the little rubber thingie) wears out (and it will) it is impossible to find a replacement. I called Plantronics and they gave me the number to a wholesaler. I called the wholesaler and they do not even carry the replacement part. The wholesaler had no idea where I could get a replacement",2
"seems good, but not for Nokia

Was pretty excited to get this for my Nokia 8260 since it seems pretty popular and the right form factor. However, I found when I received it that the volume was so low as to make it unusable despite the volume on the phone and the headset being turned to maximum. Much to my dismay I turn the package over and see ""Plantronics also offers headsets specifically for Nokia phones."" In this case, the M143-N1. So this phone is back to Amazon and I'll have to track down an M143 ...",1
"Mediocre like all Pantronics products

THis headphone set was disappointing, but I should have known since every Plantronics item I have ever owned has been mediocre at best and has not lasted. I do not know how they have gotten a good reputation. Volume on mic and earpiece have to be at maximum to use and then it is marginal. It does not fit well in the ear and is too heavy and unbalanced. Only plus is that it has an excellent silent mute button so other party does not know you have muted the mic.",2
"Comfortable, but lacks sound quality

I bought this headset to replace the bud that came with my Treo 300. It is a comfortable headset, but the sound quality was poor compared to the Handspring OEM. Some friends claimed they had a hard time hearing me, and I found I had to turn the volume all the way up to hear others. I eventually returned it and am still looking for a better replacement.",1
"You get what you pay for...

The M145 does deliver quality sound. However, the M145 is not a satisfactory headset if you plan on wearing it for long periods.The metal ""behind-the-ear loop"" needs adjustment everytime you put the headset on. The molded soft plastic inner ear retainer constantly slips off, etc., etc.Once you do finally get the M145 in place, it is comfortable to wear... but after two hours or so, you will need to readjust the metal ""behind-the-ear loop"" otherwise it will begin to rub uncomfortably against the back of the ear.Then again, what do you expect for [$]?",0
"Very good and usefull

This Headset is very good, I have a M140 and it work very well, but I need an additional Headset to use in my car, because it select the M145 and it work as well that the M140.",4
"Very good, but not the best.

The earpiece feels a bit cumbersome and is a little tricky to fit to your ear. The sound quality is excellant for the people listening to me, but not quite as good for me. I can hear everything alright, but it's not the most comfortable headset I've owned. Good deal for the price, however.",3
"No one could hear me.....

After reading all of the reviews it seemed that this was the headset for me. Unfortunately, my experience was not so good. Although this product seems well made, is easy to use, and I could hear the person on the other end (which is why I've given two and not zero stars)...the person on the other end could not hear me. I was aware of the possible problem with the mute button so I made sure it was "off", and I tried it four different times. Curiously, the only time I could be "heard" was when I called my cell phone and left a voice mail. I suppose it could be that my cordless phone is not of high enough quality (Uniden), but, nonetheless, it must go back.",1
"Great fidelity!

A little awkward to get the hang of wearing it, but once you get adjusted to it, it's great. Volume and fidelity are terrific. I own a Jabra Earset and was very happy with it, but the sound quality, especially outgoing, on this is better. Think that people you call will be hard pressed to know you're on a headset.",3
"Used it for a couple days and then returned it.

This was not the headset for me. I used it for a couple days and no one could ever hear me very well (and that was calling from my home office with no background noise.) I tried talking real loud but shouting on the telephone gets old and I was still told it wasn't great. I need a headset for business calls and when callers have to ask me to repeat myself, that is unacceptable. So, I'll try again with another one...",0
"Great cable for PC interfase

The cable is resistant, long and looks manufactured with quality and durable. You may have some connection problems with the Nokia PC suite, but these are easily fixed by going to control panel, add/remove programs, and updating the nokia connectivity driver. You may find this solution in the Nokia web site forums.The cable do its work just fine, without any problems. You can access your phone as if it were an external unit, and work out its content with the PC Suite. Be sure to have an 1 gb or 2 gb sd memory card in your phone, so the whole package serves you well.",4
"nice nokia charger replacement

The nokia replacement charger for an old cellphone backup works great each and every time. It came quickly and packaged well. The price was great and was cheaper than the retail stores. Thanks!",3
"Worked perfectly

This one paid off well for me. It works with my mobile phone perfectly. I would definitely recommend this to any of my friends. Thanks.",3
"No surprises

It is exactly what it said it was. Happy with it. And most importanlty it works! You just need to download a software from nokia's website which it really straightforward.",4
"Falls off my ear constantly!

I ordered this because of the Plantronics name brand. The sound quality is great, but I can't keep it on my ear. I gave it to my husband figuring he had a larger ear, but he can't keep it on either. Yes, the price seems right, but it's unusable!",0
"Bad Choice

When I first saw this offer on a Friday's sale. I thought it was a great idea and I bought 3 one for each member of the family. It was a very bad choice. It's almost impossible to wear, very uncomfortable and finally when you got it correctly positioned on your ear (however uncomfortable you feel) people you talk to can't hear you. This happens not only to me but to the other two people I bought it for.Take my word...You're better off without them!",0
"not a good choice

the probelm with this is that the weight of the mic piece pulls DOWN (because of gravity - or if you move it) and that cranks the piece over your ear into an unusable position... so it won't stay on your ear.plantronics makes another model where the mic piece rotates on the earpiece, so when you want to adjust it, you can hold the earpiece and then move the mic up/down independently. much better.i bought one of these M120's and absolutely could not use it.btw, i wear mine almost 10 hours a day.some friends say they "can't" wear something that fits over the ear... i think they just don't want to try it because they THINK it will bother them. Like anything, you can get used to it if you want to. I gain a TON of freedom with my phone in my shirt pocket and walking around with a headset.",0
"Doesn't stay on ear.

Doesn't stay on the ear. I had one like this - SUPPOSEDLY exactly the same - for YEARS and years, finally broke - but this one is NOT exactly the same, and didn't stay on my ear. However, the sending-company was good about giving a refund.",0
"GREAT PRODCT - GREAT PRICE

I've spent 5-6 times the price for similar products and this one beats them all.",3
"Too heavy!

I am afraid this product is not designed very well. It is just too heavy to stay on your ear. Falls right off. I would not recommend it! However, if you happen to have very large ears & think you can make it work,it is very inexpensive so go for it. You won't be out much for the effort of trying..! Bernice Knouse ;)",0
"Great Product

The headphones work great for the price. The clarity was better than expected. Highly recommended.",4
"Excellent 2.5mm Headphone Set

Works very well. Can hear & be heard. Not perfect volume control, but excellent for the price.",4
"Meh....

I got excited about this product mostly because of the style. I liked the idea of having a secure-fitting headset with a microphone in close proximity to the mouth. And it worked fairly well. It was comfortable for long periods, although the headband is very small and I had to adjust it to its largest size; even then I felt that I was bending it too much. The microphone volume adjustment works well, and is handy when making different calls; some people may think you are too loud or too soft, and it is easy to adjust. The sound quality is very good on both ends.I ended up returning this product, and here's why:Used with a Motorola v197 phone, it was extremely susceptible to interference. Hold your cell phone next to a pair of regular headphones or speakers while it is being used and you will know what I'm talking about. The noise was almost constant, sometimes quieter, sometimes louder, but virtually unavoidable. It was heard on both ends of the conversation and got to be too much for me.Please note that I did not test this with a cordless land-line phone.Edit 7/12/09:This is now titled ""Bluetooth."" I don't know if there is a mix-up, but the one I had was NOT Bluetooth. It was wired.Also, the microphone volume adjustment was right at the end of the cord, where it plugs into your phone.",2
"great!

Great product, great price, fast delivery. These Plantronics M110 headsets sound great and they are very reasonably priced. I've tried many. Way better than Blue-Tooth sound.",4
"Head set

Iwas concerned how the headset would perorm even after reading the reviews. i needn't have been concerned. this headset is outstanding. Great clarity.everyone that calls me raves about the sound. i will recommend this produvt to everyone.",4
"Happy with Headset

We are very happy with the headsets we purchased. The price was excellent and sound quality and fit are very good. We use them every day for work.",3
"Awesome - hands free

Exactly what I wanted - now I can walk and talk while out with the dog and while driving. Allows me to concentrate on traffic and not holding the darn phone. Everyone should have a wireless headset or corded headset like this!",4
"Overrated

I chose this product over others that were recommended because of some of the glowing reviews I'd read. I'm afraid after about a month of constant usage, I find this product to be way overrated than what some of the reviews here said it would be. The sound and microphone quality was inferior compared to a similar Panasonic headset I'd tried out after getting frustrated with the poor quality I was getting. I initially thought it was because of my DECT handset, but after testing different headset models on the same DECT handset, the difference in sound quality was too obvious for me to not notice.I'd suggest this product only if you have a very quiet environment to use this in , otherwise chances are you will not be able to hear or speak to the person on the other end very well.",0
"Head to head comparison... and lost.

I bought this along with the panasonic kx-tca60 to compare them head to head. The sound quality was decent and it was not uncomfortable. But I called several people who said that the treble or sharpness bothered their ear and it sounded like a bad intercom at a fast food joint. I kept the panasonic and gave this one away.",2
"Three strikes

I had it for a week before a part broke off and it would not stay on my head anymore. I returned it & got another one. The new one, less than a year old by now, just broke too. The headphone pad snapped off. I don't use it roughly either. I had another model from Plantronics before, and that one broke too. Maybe I just have bad luck - but I am not buying another Plantronics headset. Why did I keep buying them? They look nicer than the other brands and the sound quality was pretty good. So I liked it but the quality is not so good.",1
"Perfect for me

This headset has everything going for it for me.It is a secure and comfortable fit.There is crystal clear sound through the earpiece.The cord is not too long or short (4 feet)The mike is loud without being right in front of your face.Plus the mike eliminates background noise such as my typing notes and my cat talking to me in the backgroud.Some have complained about the mike not being loud enough. My experience has been just the opposite and I have had to turn mine down to the lowest setting.I use this in my home business and have found it to be the perfect accessory.",4
"Quality differed

I had a Plantronics headset for a year, it worked great. I ordered another one when the first one got broken. The second one had problems, I don't know why but it seemed like the quality wasn't as good as the first one I got, I couldn't hear very well and it didn't work as well in my phone, which it was advertised to be compatible with. Very strange. It's like the quality controls on these aren't very stringent. I have a trucker friend who swears by this brand and won't have anything else but I think I'm going to look at something different for my next headset.",3
"It doesn't work

The instructions say that if you hear an echo, you should change the setting of the three-way switch until the echo goes away. But with the one they sent me, it echoes on all settings.",0
"Can't beat this headset

I've been the very happy owner of this headset for about a year. I use it with my cell phone, and people have told me they can actually hear me better when I use the headset than when I just use the phone itself. The sound quality is great, and the head piece is very comfortable. I would definitely buy this again.",4
"Plantronics M110 Headset works great with Xbox Live

The original Xbox Live headset is made by Plantronics too but the design has all the strenght leveraged onto a small tab of plastic so the first time you catch it on your clothing or step on it... it is done for. Most the people we know who have Xbox have those headsets taped together. Another option is the MadKatz headset for $7. It really stinks. On one ear... falls off... hard to hear.Get this Plantronics M110 works with the Xbox as a replacement for a broken Xbox live headset because it plugs directly into the adapter that comes with the original Xbox Live headset. You have to take a sharp knife and shave off a small amount of material around the adapter jack so that it can be inserted fully but once you have done that you have great headset...great sound... everyone can hear you great!! The microphone outgoing volume is ajustable and it is a true noise cancelling mic so background sounds are minimized. Great product for Xbox.I bought it at RadioShack for $30 and regret that but you can find it on the net for half that price.",4
"Comfortable, Looks good, but doesn't work!

I've bought this headset as a replacement to a Radio Shack headset that I had for years and finally twisted the cord one too many times. I thought that I could "upgrade" to this one but no such luck. During almost every conversation I'm asked if I have them on speakerphone, or worse I have to shout into the phone. I can hear the caller just fine but they cannot hear me.There is also an issue with a squelch from time to time if the plug is turned the "wrong" way.",0
"Sounds good but .......

Well, this headset was great for a while...until one day I couldn't hear anything on the phone without it. I realized that the pin had broken in my phone. Ok, things happen. I phoned plantronics and then sent me a new one. THey said it happens sometimes, but not often. THEN it happened again and this time we coundn't get the pin out of the phone. I had to pay 60 dollars from verizon to fix the darn thing. I phone plantronics again. They said that I should have sent my phone to them to fix for free. YEah, OK and not have my phone for 3 weeks with all the shipping. Give me a break. After all my complaining, they did send me a check, and a new headset that I wouldn't use, because of the fear of it happening again. the whole thing was just a hassle. I guess all and all they accomodated me, but not without a hassle",1
"Great value

My favorite inexpensive headset. This headset lives on the construction site and has proved to be very durable. In my experience it works as well as any of the higher prced models.",4
"Can't Beat It!

This headset has performed very well. The speech is loud and clear. It has a volume adjustment to adjust the microphone. It's lightweight. It works well with the cordless phone or cell phone. Strongly recommend.",4
"Excellent quality, comfortable, and great price!

I purchased this item for much less than retail. I've been very pleased with the quality of the sound. The set is very comfortable on my head and fits just right on the ear. The only thing I would change is adding a mute and volume function on the headset line, but this is available on a more expensive version of the headset anyway. Overall, I was surprised by the quality of this item for what I paid for it.",4
"Feels very flimsy

I don't think this will last very long. I was thinking of deploying this in a call center environment, but I don't think it would last very long. Plus, the cord is too short for desktop use.",1
"Plantronices M110

This works fine. No problems. I have a Plantronics phone and vowed I'd never buy another Plantronics product since both times I have tried their small phones I have had problems, but this product is fine.",3
"Excellent product, good quality

I have used this headset for a long time. Plantronics is the only brand I buy for my cordless phone and my cell phone (bluetooth enabled). This one, I liked so well, I bought one for my mom. It's very comfortable to wear, and I have had the microphone flipped up to where it was over my head, and the person on the other end of the phone line could still hear me. I have never gotten a complaint about the person not being able to hear me while I was using this properly, but I have always tweaked the switches before making a call. The only reason I'm buying a replacement is because the other was broken because my husband forgot he had it plugged into his cell phone and the cord got caught while he was getting out of the car. Maybe I should get him one too while I'm at it. Excellent product! Very eager to get this new one.",4
"Very comfortable

I had these headphones before but they got broken due to them being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I find them to be very comfortable and it is great to be hands free on a long conversation. The clarity is great and the person on the other end never complains about being able to hear.Great for home phone and cellphone!",4
"Nice for the price

This is a nice headset that will work with your cordless phone or cell phone with a jack. The only downside is there is no volume control for the earpiece as in some of their other models.",3
"Very disappointing purchase, not up to usual plantronics standards

I have used many Plantronics headsets, and they are usually great. This one quit working after one week, and the seller would not respond to my emails. Amazon made good on it for me, but I ended up replacing it at Radio Shack.",0
"Good

Audio quality is good - the earpiece could be a bit larger to be more comfortable. I use it with the Uniden DCT648-3 2.4 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets and Digital Answering System (Silver/Black) and it works perfectly with it.",3
"They're Greatttttttt!!!!

I had this Plantronics headset before but paid $30.00 for it. Like all products eventually it died so the search was on for another pair. Not wanting to pay the same price again I searched here on Amazon and to my surprise they sold them for $9.99! I brought 3 pair. I simply love these headsets. The sound is great and the fit is comfortable. The only thing missing is a volume control/mute button. However, I can live without it. Truly a great buy saving me more than half of what I would have paid in a store.",3
"Great Value!

Very clear listening. Lightweight. Mike could be a little more sensitive but great headphone for the money.",3
"Great value!

I've gone through two Plantronics Headset M175 now because my feline friend uses the cord as a chew toy. I decided to step down to the M110 to cut my lose if he chewed through his third. To be honest, I don't see much difference in quality. If you're looking for an inexpensive headset without all of the frills like multiple earpiece options and mute control, this is a great buy.",4
"Avoid This

The other reviewers are correct: This is an inferior product. The microphone makes you sound (to the person on the other end) as if your mouth is facing away from it. Long distance NEVER sounded so long distance, as it does with this product.Plantronics prides itself on being the premiere headset/mic company: makes one wonder why they didn't do quality tests on this junk.I'll be returning this product for a refund.",0
"Not Happy

Doesn't work with Nokia 6500 series.Great price, however is not compatible with "all phones having a 2.5 MM plug"",0
"cell phone head set, plantonics

i like the over the head band, so far it is working just fine. i like it very much. shirlee larotonda",3
"Works With Our Cordless Phone System

This is my husband's earphone set. We ordered it to use with our Uniden DCT646-3 cordless phone system (also purchased here at Amazon). It works quite well with our particular phones.I have asked him how well it works, and he says ""great""! Since it is not mine, and I have never personally used it, that's about all I can tell you.",4
"Great Product Until It Fell Apart...

After several months, the headset started to fall apart. The microphone stick broke and the headset plastic horizontal part kept coming loose. Plantronics is an excellent headset brandname, but somehow this product is not a heavy-duty headset. You have to be very gentle when storing it away.",0
"It's difficult to hear me

I'm on conference calls almost daily. Since I got this headset everybody is complaining that they can't hear me.The microphone position has to be adjusted just right or I'm hard to understand.I'm looking for a replacement.",1
"Great voice quality

Very pleased with this unit. Most people I talk to while using this microphone can't believe the sound quality. The headband/unit is little large, but you get used to it (although may affect your hair style). Only drawback is the cord could be a little longer. Otherwise, it is really excellent.",3
"Lacks adjustable microphone

Sound quality is excellent but microphone is too far from mouth to be effective. I have to hold it to get it close enough so others can hear my voice. I'm taking it back.",1
"Excellent Buy!!!!!!!

I purchased this for my cell phone and my cordless phone at home I love it.",4
"Sound is OK but the quality is terrible

I bought three of these units so that I would have one for the car, kitchen and office. within a few months all three were non-functional. On two of them the sound just stopped transmitting to the headphones, probably a wired short of some kind. On the third unit, the 2.5mm plug broke, the plastic that holds it in place separated. Do not buy.",0
"headset so, so

While this headset beats the kind that sticks in your ear, the listening volume is still to low. They only have a volume adjustment for the microphone not the earphone volume. What a shame!",0
"Noise Cenceling Mic Cancels a Little Too Much

There is a three position switch on the 2.5 mm jack that allows you to adjust the noise canceling feature of this headset. Even on the least canceling setting, people on the other end of the line complained that I was hard to hear. I guess over time, I will get used to talking a bit louder. The conveniece of being hands free on my cordless phone while canceling out some unwanted noise seems to make it worthwhile. Plus, the price was right.",3
"Great headset

I purchased this headset for part-time at-home work purposes and am pleased and surprised by the performance in relation to the price.",4
"Big and buzzy, but okay

Well, it doesn't fit into my purse very well and there's a weird buzz that doesn't go away and seems to really bug the people I'm talking to, but I like the way it fits on my head and it doesn't fall off like earbuds always do.I have a feeling that there's better headsets out there, but this one is inexpensive and does what I want it to--talk hands-free without any problems hearing or being heard. The buzz is annoying but bearable.",2
"Excellent Headset!

I love this headset! The sound quality is excellent, and it is very comfortable. In fact, I like using this headset so much that talking on the phone without it just seems awkward.",4
"No such thing as a slow headset

The person above who wrote of this headset being slow has confused Internet telphony performance with headset characteristics. Internet telephony is slow and erratic regardless of headset choice. BTW, you get what you pay for...if you want an inexpensive headset, this is as good as any in its price range.",2
"Good for me, not great for the listener

I bought this headset and for the most part am pleased with it. If fits nicely on my head. It is comfortable. It is loud enough. It is great for me!However, the listener on the other end does nothing but complain. I am told that it makes them have an echo. EVERYONE complains to me about this. When I take the headset off, the echo goes away. It has gotten to the point where people don't want to talk to me on the phone anymore.This saddens me very much because I won't use the phone w/o a headset. It is just more comfortable for me. However, what good is a telephone headset if it makes nobody want to talk to you on the phone?So, I'm still looking for the perfect headset. :-(",2
"Avoid

The sound of your voice is completely unacceptable. It sounds like you are talking from a bathtub. Avoid.",0
"A REAL PIECE OF JUNK

I bought this headphone to use with a Panasonic KXTG2500 cordless phone, and found it to be a huge disappointment. By itself, the Panasonic phone is fine, but with this headset, the sound quality is extremely bad, to the point of embarrassing: people on the other end of the call almost always volunteer a comnent about the poor sound is. As if that's not enough, the headset arrived with a tear in the padding on the ear-piece... Nothing but junk.",0
"Works for me

I'm not a big fan of shoving earbuds into my ears and having other headsets hanging off my ear has proven uncomfortable for me in the past. Even though these are corded I like them, they are very comfortable, and I would recommend them.",3
"Solid Headset

This headset that I use with my Uniden cordless phone and Samsung cell phone was a replacement for one by a different brand that broke. This one feels more solid and so far has lasted longer than the old one.Some reviews about this headset complain that the other side can't hear you or your voice is distorted when you're wearing this headset. There is a little 3-way switch on the plug that you're supposed to adjust until the headset works properly with your phone (I think it's a gain adjustment). When I first tried the headset, I called a friend to help me determine the best position for the switch.",4
"The best I have tried for the money.

I think this is a great headset for the money. I can wear it comfortably for hours. The volume is good. I rarely get complaints from listeners, and when I do, a small movement of the microphone boom fixes it right up.I own or use 5 headsets. The only headset of the 5 which I have found to be better is the expensive Plantronics I use at work. Of the 4 I have at home, 2 are the ""wrap around the ear"" kind. I do not find this style comfortable. I cannot wear them for more than about 30 minutes. The Panasonic version has scratchy foam fore the earpiece which makes it almost unusable (as compared to this Plantronics which has a soft, leathery feel).The other wraparound I have is more of a hard plastic. It feels better, but it still hurts my ear after a while.The last headset I have at home is an expensive Motorola blue-tooth earpiece for my cell phone. I find that the Motorola does not sound as good (sounds like I am in a garbage can) and is not as comfortable as this Plantronics. I think this headset is a great deal.",4
"Works Great For Me

I have used this headset for over a year now. It has worked very well for me, using it with my Polycom desk phone. I find it comfortable, with excellent sound quality both from the earpiece and through the microphone to those on the receiving end. I also purchased the Plantronics headset phone which came with this same headset.The reason I have not given this 5 stars is that I have experienced the same (and only) problem with this headset. The wire is slightly short for my use. This in itself is not a problem, but I tend to pull it, sometime yanking it off my head if I'm reaching too far while on a call. Again, this in itself isn't a problem. However, over time the phone plug has developed a short or something so that the connection sometimes becomes crackily, and worse, sometimes emits an extremely loud screech to through both my earpiece and over the line to the receiver. This has happened to both of my headsets.I wish the plug was a bit more durable, but given the realitively low price, I will simply purchase a replacement and try not to stretch the wire too often.I've tried many headsets and I find this the most comfortable and best performing headset.",3
"A Very Decent Headset

I actually originally bought this for my cell phone (a Nokia) however for some reason it was not compatible with it and didn't work (so take that as a warning to all you folks with a Nokia). However, instead of returning it, I decided to test it out on my home phone and it worked great! The ONLY negative thing I can really think of to say about it is that this headset is definitely made for people with smaller heads. If your head is anywhere on the bigger side than it may be a little small for you. But as far as sound quality if concerned, you hear everything crystal clear and it is very durable (at least compared to other headsets I've bought in the past). Definitely a good purchase!",3
"Good quality. Now good price.

I use this headset with a cell phone 4-8 hours every day with no problems. The incoming sound quality is indistinguishable from holding the phone to my ear. I have had NO complaints from the many people I talk to that my voice sounds muffled.I have tried other headsets/earpieces and they all uniformly hurt my ear by the end of the day. This headset has been the best in that regard, though there is still some minor discomfort. Of course the trade-off in this case is that there is a headband over the top of your head which I'm sure some people would find objectionable (hair style interference).Overall, and certainly for this low price, I highly recommend this product.",4
"Hard to find a good headset

I've tried and returned at least 5 headsets ranging from $15 to $150. This one was typical of the others that I returned, low volume on the earpiece and low quality microphone. I finally ended up with a Panasonic TCA60 for about $19 which is very loud and sounds great on both ends. It's nothing fancy, no volume control and no mute, but who needs that when you can accomplish the same thing with your phone. Price does not determine sound quality. I recommend this product.",1
"Great product!

I just read the poor reviews and I'm a bit surprised. I use it for business in my office with a Siemens cordless phone and the sound quality is great (fantastic really). You need to set the slide switch for the mic to the highest setting and be sure that the microphone is properly positioned to get the best quality. I assume the positioning is a tradeoff with the limiting of background noise and it does seem to do a good job in that regard. Connected through an adapter to my Nokia 6160 the quality is slightly hollow compared to the office phone but still more than ""business"" quality and I am able to conduct business without anyone knowing I'm on a mobile phone. If it has any problem it's the hole on the backside of the mic that seems to pick up wind noise -- so keep the top up in the car!",4
"Good sound -- worthless mic

I was very disappointed by Plantronics dropping the ball on this one. I spend an average of 5-6 hours a day on the phone and enjoyed the M175. Apparently, someone else did also, and I had to get a replacement. Figured the same thing as someone else here and I would save myself $15 and step down.Headset and earpiece comfort were comparable, as was sound quality (reception). I get so many complaints on the mouthpiece, that I have given it up and am switching back.Either the mic is poor, or the positioning is bad. I have a small face, and even so, I wish the boom mic was longer and didn't stop at the corner of my mouth.Bottom line -- unless your mouth curves to one side or you like bending the mic to your mouth, skip this one.",1
"Does what it needs to

We've had headsets from other manufacturers and found static and had people we've been talking to mention that they have trouble hearing us or that we're breaking up.These have been great. No complaints, sound is clear and they are comfortable. We had the Plantronics model that had a volume control but never used the feature. These allow me to attach to my Panasonic and V-Tech wireless phones and talk with others while having my hands free.",4
"Great comfort, but strange problem

This headset fits very nicely, and you can hear it and it can hear you very clearly. It's not painful to wear for extended periods of time, and stays on your head. However, after going through two separate phones, I experience an odd problem where after a while it'll start making screeching sounds, which can only be corrected by rotating the plug into just the right position. A little tape can usually fix this, but it's still a nuisance.",3
"Excellent

Great delivery and great product!",4
"Don't waste your money.

I bought it, used it one day and it's now sitting on my desk. The sound quality is bad, period. Can't hear well and people complained they couldn't hear till I switched phones (without this headset) and they could hear me fine. Also, not very comfortable, not as soft as other headsets from Plantronics.",0
"Poor sound quality

Although the unit appeared well built and sturdy the sound quality from the earpiece was very poor. I experienced a muffled and crackly sound. I sent it back.",1
"A product mismatch.

Plantronics makes EXCELLANT products, but this headset/microphone combo is NOT a match with LG cell phones. The ear volume is so low, the headset could never be useful. There is a three position attenuation switch built into the M110's 2.5mm plug....but it has no function when used (at least) with the LG VX8100 cell phone, and I have no reason to believe it would work any better with any other LG phones.",0
"Not worth the shipping costs

I bought this headset to use with my cordless panasonic phone. I pluged it into my home phone and was Very surprised when it ruined my phones they no longer work I have to put them on speaker to hear anyone now. The headset fit but all I could hear was a fuzzy sound, now I have two panasonic phones that I can hardley stand to use. I don't remember seeing a warning that these are not compatable with my phones. Can you please replace my phones or do I now need to spend another 100.00 for new phones? My phones are only 4mo's old.Please get back to me about what you can do for me.Thanks,Rachelle, Burlingame, CA",0
"Low Quality Sound with this one

I have always had a tough time finding a headset that worked well. I purchased three (this one, a Uniden 'behind the ear' model and a Panasonic KX-TCA60) to replace the Plantronics headset that broke, after 8 months of use. I called my son (out of state) and asked him to judge the sound quality of all three.The Plantronics had the worst sound quality by far. It was so bad that I threw it away. (Good comfort factor, though.)The Uniden had the highest sound quality and by far the lowest comfort. It was very poorly constructed, and hurt my ear at the spot the plastic head band rested on it. I am keeping it as a back up.The Panasonic was well constructed, and had a sound quality that was only slightly lower than the Uniden, but the comfort factor was very high, so it is now the one I use daily.",1
"NOT COMPATIBLE WITH NOKIA

the reviewer said this"........The M110 can be used with any cordless or cellular phone that's headset compatible and has a 2.5-millimeter jack. --Megan Dugan....."That is not true. I bought the product from amazon.when it came, it saidMOST HEAD SET READY : SAMSUNG, KYOCERA, AUDIOVOX, MOTOROLAit does not work with my nokia.the can transmit voice but you CANNOT HEAR ANYTHING",0
"Didn't last long...

I bought this mid Oct 2005 and it has died. It only lasted 3 months, give or take.I do not recommend it.",0
"Yuck!

This item is so terrible. All it could do was be a telephone and it wasn't even that great. On my computer it was so slow. It took almost 10 seconds for the person could hear you or vis versa. The microphone didn't even work. It didn't have an on switch. (Always get something with an on and off switch.)",1
"Sound is terrible

I've already discontinued wearing it after just a few weeks as the sound quality is terrible and teh customers I call are constantly saying ""They can't hear me."" The plug also is shorting out and creates static on the line.",0
"Very good product

This is a very good product. It needs and adapter to fit Blackberry but that is my fault for not researching better,",3
"good for the price

this headphone is basically good for the price. I wish I would of bought a headset with mute. Many times, I have customers who can't hear me, then I have to unplug the headset and talk on my cordless phone. This product is not really that good. It can get you by for a little while, but I suggest investing your money into a better headset. I only purchased this headset because I was low on money and I needed a headset FAST! I do plan on purchasing a better headset in the future.",2
"Hearing Aids a Problem

I wear hearing aids and when the ""Hands Free"" law went into effect, I discovered there were no ear pieces that would work comfortably with my hearing aids and still have good sound quality. With the Plantrontics M110 Over The Headset with 2.5 mm Plug I can now easily drive and still utilize my cell phone. The only down side is that it does not have blue-tooth capabilities so when I am not driving I have to utilize the cell phone manually. I highly recommend this device if you need to drive or work in the yard and use your cell phone frequently as it has proven to be an asset for me.",3
"Good value, extremely comfortable!

The Plantronics M110 is the best of several headsets that I've tried. It's FAR superior to the little dinky ""ear-hanger"" types...you know, the ones with the boom that doesn't come anywhere near your mouth?The oversized ear pad is very comfy, and the light overall weight makes this thing a breeze to use for long periods. I've had it on for hours at a stretch, and it's pretty much totally non-intrusive.The volume control takes a fingernail to adjust (you'll see what I mean), but so far I've just left it in the maximum position.Two caveats:(1) the microphone boom isn't flexible, but is instead rigid. If you need a boom that adjusts, keep looking. You can adjust the *position* of the entire boom, but not the shape of the boom itself.(2) the volume in the earphone is a tad low. Believe me, you'll never get a headache wearing this headset due to loud volume!Bottom line: well worth the meager price, especially when compared to ""ear-hangers.""",3
"Great Product

I love the headset. I use it everyday at my job. I t enables me to work hands free, without the bothersome earplug type of headset.",4
"Works just fine

I bought this as a second headset for when I'm driving in the car (now that we have a hands-free cell phone law while driving). I'm a bit disappointed that it doesn't have a mute button, but didn't pay attention to that when I was buying it. It has good clarity and I haven't had any complaints when I'm using it.",2
"Satisfied

Works with Motorola C261 and C139. The padding on the earpiece is more comfortable than the run of the mill stuff I've seen in other products. The cord is thin(like most products these days), but has held up so far.",3
"Hands down best headset there is for the money

I own 3 of these headsets. With the new cellphone laws in california i have tried every bluetooth set you can imagine. they all SUCK. I have also tried several wired sets. this is hands down the best of over a dozen sets i have tried. I demand clarity and reception.. This delivers. I have one in my car for my cellphone and 2 in my house for my house phones. It uses a standard 2.5mm jack but if you check ebay you will find adapters for most any cell phone.",4
"Plantronics M110 Over The Head Headset w/ 2.5mm Plug

Have tried many headsets over the years. This one has it all at an affordable price. Works great with my cell, cordless, and regular phone. The mich boost is the best. No one complains anymore that they can't here me. Actually had to turn it down to lowest level when using the cell.",4
"Great

I use this while making long calls on my cell phone. What a relief it is to be able to drive without having your head sideways to hold the cellphone. My shoulder doesnt hurt anymore. The sound quality is great and the microphone is extremely resistant to outside noise. Wonderful engineering on plantronics' part. Sound quality is crystal clear...",4
"Wonderful Product

I have been using this model for months on my startac. Peoplecannot tell that I am using a headset and I am completely satisfied. The "cellular accessory" [is not to be confused with] confused with "computer accessory"This thing is wonderful.",4
"This is my favorite headset

I'm buying my third set of these (my wife took my first one and my friend borrowed but has not returned the second one). I've owned many different headsets over the past 10 years, and this is by far the best! It sits stably on my head, is clear and picks up my voice clearly. Some complain that the volume is low, but I find it to be more of a function of the phone you use. I once broke the plug to the phone when I dropped the phone with headset plugged in, but a little glue did the trick. Hence, I'm happily coming back to buy another!",4
"Review Plantronics M110 Headset

Excellent Headset. Very inexpensive and top of the line quality and sound clarity. Best I have used for the cost in 6 years of heavy telephone usage.",3
"Limited Life

They work good while they last. I am looking to buy my third one. I guess for the price that makes them OK.",1
"A truly excellent, affordable option!

Despite many bad reviews, this product really does live up to the Plantronics good name! I use this headset with an LG L1400, and, despite misleading reviews about this not working with LG's, this works perfectly!!!This is an excellent alternative for people who do not want an earbud in their ear, and this is very comfortable. The 2.5mm plug has a three position selector for microphone input, so you can adjust the levels if people have trouble hearing you. The padded earphone is very comfortable, and it provides much better volume than any earbud or any other headset I've tried!Try comparing this product to headsets or earbuds sold by your wireless company. This is definitely a bargain at around $12 when these products usually go for between $30 and $40. This truly is a great hands-free solutiong at an affordable price!",4
"Bigger than most, but far more reliable

I own two of these headsets and have not experienced any of the issues that the other reviewers have commented on (I have had them over 3 years). No one has ever had any complaints about hearing me (unlike my parent's feeble attempts with smaller earbud type headsets) and I have never experienced the buzzing that others complained about. With the 2.5 mm jack, it works in both my cell phone and my cordless landline, which is a huge plus when trying to talking on the phone and get chores done.Now, be warned, you will look like you work the local drive thru joint. Be prepared for the plethora of ""would you like fries with that?"" comments that will inevitably come, but remind Suzy Sarcastic that when she calls you on your cell, you never have to play the ""can you hear me now"" game.Bottom line, the best quality sometimes does not come in small packages. I highly recommend it.",4
"I like this!

A nice change for me - having a headset that doesn't slip and slide, fall out of my ear, or buzz. My favorite feature is the button that controls the sound level the recipient of my call experiences. The only time is doesn't work well is when the listener is also wearing a headset, and even then, I suspect that it is the fault of the listener's headset and not mine.",3
"WHISPER PROOF

I BOUGHT THIS AFTER READING REVIEWS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS..TIS TRUE!THIS BABY IS GOLD! I USE MINE WITH A Panasonic KX-TG5110M 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone .I HAD NO TROUBLE HEARING MY INCOMING CALLS..I HAVE NEVER USED A HEAD SET BEFORE SO I HAD SEVERAL "GUINEA PIGS" before I rendered a review on the way it preformed w/ my callers hearing me.I spoke in an average tone voice..then a whisper w/OUT touching the mic volume and the caller had no trouble hearing my voice even @ this lowered level!I CANNOT VOUCH for its performance w/ any other brand phone..BUT w/ my Panasonic KX-TG5110M 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone .... it's a winner!",4
"Works well for me..just ordered one for my Mom..

We have used ours for over a year with no problem. It fits well and have no problem with hearing, we do have a volume control on the phone that we turn up to hear better. My Mom was visiting and really liked it so we just ordered one for her, and we really like our Mom....lol...so I would recommend it to others..We do have another brand that we use in the den and it's more cumberson, so everyone usually uses this one.",4
"it works...

As with all of these global global market imports the quality is cheap. If you need the item...you need it and if that's all that is available, that's what you have to choose from. This one worked. We lucked out. We reinforced weak points to improve the likelyhood of their not self distructing when needed the most. Good Luck.",2
"Pantronics Headset

Quick, easy, inexpensive way to be hands-free while on the phone. Plug it into your handset and you're ready to go. I love it!! Comfortable, can hear well (better than handset). Highly recommend it if you don't mind being ""tethered"" to the phone. You can walk around if you have a portable handset.",4
"Great Feel but a bit weak on pickup

I have several of these units and none of them give you the gain you need to be heard well on the other end. I LOVE the rest of the unit..being only on 1 ear so you can still work in a room and listen to others. Great for in my car as well and on my cell phone. ONLY drawback is that you MUST keep it on FULL gain by the plug in AND keep the pickup as close to your mouth as possible.",3
"Good (to great???) Headset

Just started to use these headsets and right now they do everything I want. Voice quality is good/acceptable and the headset seems sturdy. Only question I have now is, How long will they last? (the true measure of quality) Having just started to use this headset I'm very satisfied.",3
"Plantronics M110 Bluetooth Over the head set

I was severely disappointed. It was the most pricey headset I ordered and it did not work. No one could hear me and I could barely hear them. I will not buy anything with the name Plantronics again.",0
"best value till it went bad in 3 months

I use this daily and the wire (inside not visible) is making intermittent contact so the callers voice cuts in and out. It only lasted 3 months so though I liked it very much for the price it isn't durable, and if it can't be used then what is it worth really? initial impressions can be deceiving.",1
"best headset ever!

I hate the blue tooth headsets and always opt for these corded headsets...this one by Plantronics is super, the best one I ever had...and I am extremely picky....buy it!",4
"Terrific item

This item is far superior to every bluetooth device on the market .It sits on the ear rather than uncomfortably in it. The audio is excellent, I never get comments from the people that I call that I sound as if I am in a tunnel. Instead they say that it sounds as if I am standing next to them. It doesn't need charging. Its comfortable and works better than anything else.Terrific item.",4
"texascontessa

Nice headset...a bit small, or maybe I just have a big head. But other than that it has good sound quality.",3
"phone worker

I need reliability in my phones as a phone worker. I have multiple phone tools here should 1 fail & this seems to be working out well.",4
"Great headsets

I've been buying these headsets for several years, recommending them to friends and associates and now I'm buying them as gifts for the headset challenged. You know, people who literally have pains in their neck from clamping a phone between their head and shoulders.These are wonderful headsets. I've used them with a variety of cordless and cell phones. As long as you have a 2.5mm socket, you're in business. Audio reception is excellent even for those like me with moderate hearing loss. And the microphones are simply top-notch.I've had only one break and that was because I crammed it into a travel case - and I mean crammed. With regard to ordinary daily abuse, these hold up well.All in all, an excellent value.Jerry",4
"Best headset ever!!!

I absolutely love this headset! I use it for my 2 different cordless phones as well as my Motorola cellphone! The transmission of my voice is perfect and the sound quality is excellent. The earpiece is a nice soft cushion! The boom is adjustable for length and voice. This has been one of my best all time purchases for the last 6 months. I highly recommend it!",4
"Happy with inexpensive headset

My assistant & I both use the M110. My first one quit working within a year & I replaced it. They work well for the price.",3
"Wasn't too impressed

I tried this headset with my LG mobile phone, and I constantly had a hard time hearing the person on the other line. I also didn't like the "switchboard operator" style headset -- too much of a hassle for use on the road, and too big to easily fit in the glove box. Might be ok for someone at an office desk. I switched to a Body Glove over-the-ear style system -- better sound, more compact and convenient.",1
"Are you on your headset again???

Bought this because of the price, and it seemed like a good value besides. But a total disappointment. Everyone complains they can't hear me well. I've tried every position with relation to my face and mouth, all three mic settings. Nothing helps. My friends on the other line identify the device right away ("Get off your headset!"), strangers complain I'm speaking too softly. Shouting only causes distortion. What a waste.",0
"Great if you don't mind not being heard

This headset was comfortable to wear, but people couldn't hear anything I was saying-- horrible microphone. I went out and bought a generic General Electric phone headset for 11.99 & am completely satified-- flexible microphone, great sound quality, mute button, volume control.",0
"Worst performance I've ever seen.

I bought two of these headsets to be used on cordless telephones. Tried them on 2 different brand handsets (AT&T, Uniden). The problem is not the nice fit on your head, nor the excellent audio in the earphone. The problem is the microphone! Irregardless of the microphone 'volume' setting on the jack, no one can hear you very well even when speaking considerably louder than normal. I'd really look elsewhere for a headset as these just aren't worth even the low price at Amazon.",0
"Good hardware

Quality of sound ona wired headset has nothing to do with the price. This headset proves it. I have used many a headset not matter the brand or the price and this one is the best. It takes about 6 months before the wire break from use and abuse, But for 12 dollars I just throw it away and hook up another.",4
"Fabulous!

I DO NOT like things that attach to my ear! I requested a ""McDonald's-like"" headset for my cell phone for Christmas and this is what I got. The ear piece is a soft, leathery material, not the cheap foam that irritates your ears. I never have any problems with the sound, in fact, I hear better with headset than I do trying to hold my tiny phone to my ear. Never a complaint about people hearing me either. This is great for around the house, in the car or at work. I am a college instructor and I use it while I am walking around in my classroom filing, grading, etc., I just clip my phone to my pocket and I am free to roam. This headset is great and I would recommend it to anyone!",4
"good except for the microphone

The only problem with this headset is that people you are talking to will have trouble hearing you. This is pretty important to me, so I only give it 2 stars. I have used it extensively with both my cell phone and my cordless phones at home with the same problem.",1
"Excellent headset for linksys/sipera phones

We use these for our office voip phones, great sounding and well made for the price.",4
"Cell Phone Headset

I bought this headset a couple months ago because I received a warning for talking on my cell while driving. (I live in NY, and it's illegal.) I've never been able to find a headset that actually worked and stayed in my ear. I've probably spent over $100 on ear buds that don't work and fall out of my ear over the last few years. I am so pleased with this headset. It's clear as a bell on both ends, and it stays on my head unlike the ear buds. Keep in mind, I'm reviewing this product as a cell user and have never used it on my cordless land line. Works great with a cell!!",4
"Poor packaging

I had purchased the same headset from Staples and I love it. I bought 5 from Amazon and while it saved me money, I was surprised and disappointed in the packaging. I am giving them to sales people and would prefer being able to give them in a box. Instead, I received them in a padded envelope (could easily have been crushed during shipping) and inside they were only in plastic bags. I hope they are all in working order. I guess the motto is true, you get what you pay for. If I had purchased them from a store like staples they would come in a box and could have probably given them with gift receipts.",3
"Love being hands-free

I hadn't used a headset much before this and with my job at home I really needed the ability to talk and work on the computer. I love not having to hold the phone - especially on the long calls. The sound of this headset seems to work well. I have asked people a couple times if I sound different or am hard to hear and they stated that I sounded fine and they couldn't tell I was on a headset. So far I have only used the setup behind the ear and it seems to work okay. I use this with both my cordless phone and my cell phone. It is great being able to have one headset for both types of phones. For the price, I think this is a good quality headset.",3
"Love it!

This headset enables me to talk on the phone while doing other things. It's terrific.",4
"Good home headset

Recently purchased the Plantronics Headset M175C. Very good voice quality at a responsible price. I should have done this sooner.",4
"Great headset; use for work from home.

This is a great unit. I've had it about 3 weeks now. I use it with my GE 5.8 GHZ cordless home phone and it works fine. I work from home 2-3 days a week and attend or host conference calls about 2-4 times a day. My coworkers tell me I sound loud and clear. The set is comfortable; lightweight but not flimsy or fragile; with padded ear piece. I especially like the mute switch/volume control on the cord. The cord is long enough to give me plenty of slack with the phone clipped to my waist band and I'm 6'3"" so that's important. I would highly recommend this unit.",4
"good sound quality, but cable is too short

We use this set for our VODAVI phone system. Good sound quality, but cable is too short.",3
"M175C Headset

This is my 2nd purchase of the Plantronics M175C headset. The sound quality is excellent and it holds up well in my daily use.",4
"Great Headset

I connected this headset to my cordless telephone, and it worked very well. It far outperforms the audio quality of ""cheapie"" headsets I got at Staples and Wal-Mart, and it is more comfortable too. The ear piece has a good cushion. It is not perfect; you cannot talk softly. However, if you speak up, nobody can tell you are using a headset! It certainly beats the option of getting a $200+ special business headset, and I am using this headset daily for business calls. It is a good value and it performs.",3
"sounds kind of tinny

the sound qiuality on this wasn't quite as good as I would have expected from Plantronics. Also, the plug is the 2.5 MM plug, not the 3.5MM plug that is standard in phones these days - you can buy an adapter for a few bucks more - just search 2.5MM to 3.5MM and makesure to get one for phones.",2
"As Adevertised

I received the item in a reasonable amount of time. The headset works well, the variouse headset adapters make it flexible to your use.",3
"The best headphones ever

In my old job I used headphones a lot while driving on interstates and I have been through a lot of different headphones. This one is the best for many reasons including sound quality and comfort. The feature I love is the mute switch and volume control on the cord. I can mute or control volume without having to look or fumble with finding my phone, I just reach to mid-chest level and there is the control.In the office it is nice too. I don't like holding my phone to my ear for extended periods and the headset gives me comfortable hands-free without getting a crook in my neck, never mind the electromagnetic radiation from the cell phone. The cushioned ear piece is very comfortable.People I call have never complained of poor sound quality with this headset but they have with other, usually cheaper, ones. The sound quality is very good. The microphone does not pick up a lot of ambient noise so I can do the dishes while talking and the person on the other end is not aware of the noise.",4
"Bad mic and bad ear speaker!!

I needed an ear piece/headset that would allow me a clear sounding voice and I would hear the other party clearly. This headset is below average! The earpiece always makes the other person sound muffled (loud or low volume), and I have to repeat myself at least 3-4 times during every conversation. WOULD NOT RECCOMEND!!! I have found better and cheaper ones at Walma*rt/Best Bu*.",1
"lack of quality control

This is my second headset I have bought. With the first one, the wires separated from the plug which is unrepairable. The second one I bought, the plug fell apart, literally, within 5 days of purchase.. I'm keeping it together with tape. I contacted them to return it but they wanted the box it came in, which I don't have. The cordless phone works great, but the headsets are not very good.",1
"Don't waste your money

I was initially excited when I first got the headset because it sits very comfortably on my ear - and it's hard for me to find headphones that I like. But I had to buy an adapter to get it to work with my iphone, and that adapter is creating problems hearing calls. They fall off or intermittantly sound like the person isn't there anymore. It's created problems hearing clients and co-workers, and I would return it if I still had all the packaging. But I got rid of it once I tried it on and plugged it in. Real bummer.",0
"The Best Headset for cordless phone!

I've tried several headsets, and this headset is by far the best oneon sound quality, comfortable, ...everything! I use it with my panasoniccordless phone, and everyone can hear me really good, and I can hear themlouder and clearer than any other headset.",4
"Plantronic m175c head set

This was not a plantronics m175c headset I have gotten them before and have since gotten another from some one else, it has a 3.5 mm plug not a 2.5 mm plug! i am very very disatisfied!Rodney",0
"OK...but go with cheaper for same quality...

I paid a little more for these than another pair, thinking the Plantronics brand and the boom would enhance sound quality for those I talk to. Actually, I've been told the sound of my voice is slightly less clear than the piece I had been using at half the price. So would not recommend.",0
"Satisfied customer

The customer service was excellent. The product arrived damaged and they immediately responded to my inquiry and helped get a new headset out to me right away.",4
"Perfectly good headset

I have had no trouble at all with this headset. By the way, I recently bought a Panasonic KX-TCA98 headset and it's almost exactly the same, but a few bucks cheaper. The difference is that the Panasonic does not have a microphone gain adjustment switch.",3
"Fantastic headset

Exactly what I expected from a Plantronics product. Fits perfectly and works flawlessly. The volume knob in the cable itself is a very nice feature. I would recommend wholeheartedly.",4
"Great Headset, but not very durable

I have owned two of these headsets so far, I love almost everything about them, Here is what I didn't like:1. Other people hearing you can be a problem.2. The cords on both headsets have broken at the plug end.If you use a headset occasionally, this is a good choice - if you use it alot, look for somesome more durable.",1
"buzz buzz

Because I spend at least an hour a day on the phone attending conference calls finding a good cordless phone and headset is very important.I used this headset with Siemens, Panasonic and AT&T 2.4GHz, as well as the new Vtech 5.4GHz cordless phones. The audio levels, both incoming and outgoing were fine on the AT&T phone. On the Siemens, Panasonic and Vtech though, audio performance was marginal- it sounded like you were across the room. There is a switch on the jack to presumably adjust the mic impedance or level to match it to the phone- it helped a little but did not solve the problem.The biggest complaint though is the headset was pretty susceptible to interference from the cordless phone transmitter- it would cause buzzing in both directions with the severity varying with the distance that the chord was from the antenna. The interference was almost imperceptible on the AT&T phone but way to obvious on the others and made it useless.Otherwise, the headset fits well and is comfortable and has some noise canceling capability.Just beware if you get "buzzing" that it may not be your phone but this headset.Eventually settled on a Panasonic headset and the 5.4GHz Vtech.",1
"Blessing!

This headset is the best!!! It sure beats having an annoying earbud that gets irritating. I don't use the converting device - I just stick with the over-the-head set up, and I love it! I can adjust the volume to anything I want, fabulous since my phone is automatically loud.Bottom line - comfortable, and has made my life easier/better. Easy to assemble, very satisfied with this product.",4
"Works great for me

I've had this product for about a year and half. I've had no problems at all. People can hear clearly on the other end, the Mute switch doesn't make any noise, volume control seems adequate. It's been very durable too, I've dropped it on the floor a bunch of times and it has been unaffected. Most importantly, the sound reproduction quality is excellent. Other headsets I've used in the past have degraded the sound quality noticably.",4
"Best Headset on the Market!

This headset is FAR superior than any earbud on the market today. The comfortable ear cushion fits the openning of your ear to block out noise from your surroundings. The sound clarity is very clear and I love the mute feature this model has to offer. A great buy for the $$. I just purchased my 2nd one!",4
"no NOKIA compatibility

It would have been nice to know that this headset does not work with the Nokia 8860. The information [here] leads one to believe that the Plantronics M175 will work on all phones with a 2.5 mm jack. When I received the headset and could not get it to work, I had to call Plantronics customer Service in order to get the info regarding non-compatibility. It would have been nice to have more information BEFORE I made my purchase.",0
"NOT 2.5 jack. REPEAT NOT 2.5

Can't always trust what you read. And those idiots who said this was a 2.5 helped me make a bad purchase. Too bad the answer is not in the product description and you have to depend on someone reviewing the item. Luckily I purchased a Panasonic headset with a 2.5 jack (I was going to compare them). Now, I will compare. What a hassle.",0
"Will NOT work with iPhone 4

There seems to be some conflicting information about using this headset with the iPhone among the existing reviews. For the record, the jack on this headset is not the right size for use with the iPhone 4.",2
"poor mic vol, 6 mos duty cycle

i've had two of these M175 headsets in the last year. only last about 6 months. microphone sensitivity is poor even on the highest setting. people have a hard time hearing me unless i speak very loudly.",1
"Will not work on Siemans Cordless Phones!

i reqally liked this headset after trying many but was not happy when, after a while, I began getting scrtached and static. I tried to return my Seiman cordeless phone thinking that was it but after speaking with Seimans, found that Seiman did not recommend any Plantironic headsets for their equipment. Sadi that they were not compatable. Too bad becuase i think it is a great headset.",3
"Perfect for home use!

This is the perfect headset for home use. Have owned it for almost a year. I use it with my portable phone around the house so that I can multitask (talk and clean or cook etc). The quality is very good. Just what you would expect from Plantronics. The earpiece and padding is fine just a little small. Otherwise it would be 5 stars.",3
"mobile phone headset

This headset is great fit adjustable can be used over head or over ear can adjust volume easily while using the phone",4
"Home Headset w/2.5 Amp

These headsets were exactly like expected and works very well. The delievery was extremely timely too. I would recommend these to others that need a headset with the 2.5 amp plug and has a mute switch.",4
"Doesn't work with I Phone

I initially bought 4 of these for an old phone. Shortly after purchases I upgraded my phone to an I Phone. For some reason these headset do not work with an I Phone. I am quite disappointed and am hesitant to try buying something else in case this is an I Phone issue. Does anyone know of an over-the-head set that works with the I Phone?",0
"Plantronics Headset Review

I ordered two different headsets from Amazon so we can have one upstairs in my office and one downstairs where my other half works when he works from home. I just took this one out of the box and so far is working as it should.",3
"Plantronics Mobile Convertible Headset M 175C

I spent many hours searching for a good headset for my Clarity XLC 3.4 Cordless Phone for the hearing impaired and settled on this one as the most bang for the buck. I was hoping for a headset to improve my hearing even with this phone, which it did, but only marginally so. It is convenient not to hold the phone to speak into it. The best about this headset is its very low price of $17.48 through The OEM Shop. For that low price, what can one really expect. (I did note many similar offerings for this headset from other suppliers ranging to several times what I paid). At any rate, the image depicts two ear hooks; I received only one size which seems too large to be useful. I received with the package a short adapter cable to convert the headset's connector from 3.5 mm to the necessary 2.5mm for my phone. The assembly is a bit clumsy when connected to my phone. The ear cushion is rather small (the image shows two). The entire headset construction is a bit fragile, and I don't expect it to last very long, so treat the unit with kid gloves. No instructions were supplied to convert to the ear hook, and I hesitate to try to adapt fearing to break the plastics.",2
"THEY WORK GREAT!

Nice headphones for the price and they work great! Good clear sound for both the caller and the personbeing called.",3
"Buy a different product!

This is my third Plantronics headset and each had a mute that didn't work and the background noise is so bad as to make the unit unusable. It sounds fine on my end, but the people I'm talking to say that the background noise hurts their ears and they can't hear me properly. When I hit mute, they can still hear me talking. Now that's a real embarrassment! This unit is not useful at any price. I have returned the units and I'll look elsewhere. One time is a fluke. More than that means they've got a defective product.",0
"Excellent Call Quality but Poor Durability

Generally, I'm a big fan of Plantronics. I've had one of their Supra (commercial grade headsets) for going on 10 years. It's a wonderful product.Unfortunately my experience with the M175 has been less than stellar. I've purchased several over the last few years and they all start out working great. Really outstanding. But after about 6 months they gradually begin to stop working.I've called their technical support department several times and been told by representatives that they've never heard of such a problem. Frankly I'm a bit dubious. I suspect there's some sort of design flaw with this product.",1
"Great, while it lasts

This headset is easy to use, clear for you (the user) and clear for your conversation partner. The features of the adjustable volume control, mic level, and mute make it perfect for doing just about anything while talking on the phone. I've enjoyed the headset so much, I'm about to purchase my 3rd one... which leads to a little problem. While the headset works great for about 6-9 months, static begins to plague the product. Eventually, I couldn't hear the person on the other end of the phone (dead silence), though they could hear me. I tried cleaning the contacts, etc... no luck. I've even considered taking my 900MHz panasonic apart and soldering the wires directly to the phone, but I think I'll just order another. DEFINITELY keep track of the warranty if you buy this headset. Then, you can collect and have Platronics fix the thing on their bill. Summary: Great function with sub-standard durability.",3
"Excelent Sound Quality & Useful Information

This product IS compatible With Virtually All Cell Phones In SOME cases it needs an adapter. usually this is the fault of non-standard phone jacks to check to see if your phone is compatible with this headset. (without an adapter or to see what adapter you will need) go to http://www.plantronics.com/mobile/cellular.html for mobile phones and http://www.plantronics.com/mobile/cordless.html for cordless phones check these pages!",4
"Serious design flaws make this high-end product a gimmick

I got an M175 after much research. Below is some unflattering feedback I gave Plantronics on this product which I share now w/ you. The mistakes they made with this product are so brain-dead, I'm really surprised that any company, especially Plantronics, would let this product come to market.---------Prior to making the purchase it seemed thata) the M175 was your top of the line model w/ a boom mike for cell applicationsb) the convertability seemed like a great featureWell, having used it so far I believe thata) earhook mode is a joke. it's flimsy and bounces around my ear even if I move my head only slightly, no matter what hook size I use. Very annoying. You should have a way to adjust the grip tension at the ear so that I as a user can trade off comfort for snugness or something. So basically, the "convertability" is at best a gimmick.b) Plantronics' online knowledgebase posits that with the boom mike which only extends somewhere down my cheek should still work satisfactorily from the standpoint of the people I talk to. Well, it doesn't. I get complaints from people I call even if I max out the mic switch at the plug connector. Frankly, I'm a little dubious that the short boom was a good idea and Plantronics should have made it adjustable like everything else and/or put a foam ball on it so that if I wanted the mike could extend the mike closer to my mouth. And this from someone with a normal-sized head.c) Plantronics also should have made the boom articulated such that it could rotate down my face without having to move the entire earpiece with it and in the process lessening the contact quality at the ear.These all seem like design flaws. I expected more from Plantronics who's supposed to have years of good experience making these products. I give the product at best an mediocre rating from a user standpoint. Your mileage may vary, but I doubt it.",1
"Awesome!

So clear! NO static, like I had with the el-cheapo $15 headset I first tried! I use mine with a Panasonic 2.4 mHz Gigarange phone (which I also love!), and so far have no problems (one reviewer experienced some problems with this phone/headset combo).",4
"10 cents.

For an extra 10 cents it could be one off the best. The Voice clarity and loudness is great. The mute button is wonderful. The headset is very light and comfortable. But Unfortuneately the wire or cable that makes all these features worth while is TO DARN THIN. It cannot take any abuse at all. I use mine every day and I have to buy 3 to 4 sets per year. Maybe that is there plan. So keep still and don't drop your phone, it will cost you. I have kept so still that I now use the speakerphone. 10 cents worth of higher quality cable and I'll buy again, but not until then.",2
"Bad for home office, needs an adjustable mic boom.

This headset might be just fine for a cell phone... where we're all used to straining to hear folk. But for the home office, it was the wrong choice, without the adjustable boom people were always complaining they couldn't hear me, and I spent a lot of time pressing the mic closer to my mouth. And it's pretty flimsy, it's broke today, don't remember stepping on it, but that gave it a life of only about 60 days. Tho frankly, I'm relieved, gives me the excuse to buy a better one. I've used a Hello Direct one for years without problems, will probably go back to that.",0
"Very happy with this headset

I purchased this headset for use when on the cell phone. The sound quality and way it fits is excellent. The headband could be a bit sturdier but I am careful when expanding or shortening it so I think it is fine.",3
"Excellent for home/office use

For the price, you can't beat this little headset. The mute switch sets it apart from other headsets, which is a must-have feature for conference calls.It is also comfortable, and in my expererience, fairly durable. I've used this headset for 2 years with no complaints. In fact, I'm listening to a conference call on it right now. :-)",4
"best sound - bad fit

This unit had the best sound and some of the poorest ergonomics I've encountered. The ear and mic volume control worked great with cordless phones and my Sanyo PCS phone. It was a BIG improvement over my old BodyGlove set. Unfortunately, it does not fit well. The over-the-head component would pop out of the earpiece socket as I put it on. When I resorted to over-the-ear mode, the boom would stick out when the earpiece was flush on my ear. When I set the boom close to my face, earpiece moved off the ear and volume suffered. The last straw was when the 'flexible' ear hanger broke as I attempted to adjust it - I had owned it just three days. Soooo... I'm still looking for the perfect headset.",1
"Make sure you know its a 2.5 jack not 3.5

I love the product even though I messed up and didn't know I needed a 3.5 so had to purchase adaptor. I had a small issue that was my own fault and this company was outstanding with customer service.",4
"100% versatile and most comfortable product on the market!

While I would only echo the other comments with my accolades for this product, I also wanted to note that, when used in conjuntion with a standard PC splitter for headsets, it also supports Skype and GoToMeeting just as well. I found a very compact 2.5 to 3.5 mm adapter and use it on my iPhone and office phone as a SINGLE SOLUTION. I spent significant time and effort playing with Bluetooth and other wired headsets and have found this to be simply the best. It is also durable and a good choice for the heavy business traveller who expects to be on the phone a lot (I routinely have 1-2 hour calls several times a day) and needs a headset that can take the abuse of routine travel (stuffed in briefcase, jacket pockets, etc.). A few adapters required, but overall the best solution for every reason: sound quality, comfort, portability, spectrum of communications equipment it pairs with, mute/volume features, noice cancellation, RF buzz reduction, etc. etc.",4
"Plantronics Comparison M214 & M175

With multiple house phones and multiple cell phones I needed some new headsets. Before ordering I was able to do side-by-side comparisons of the Plantronics M214C (M210) and the M175C (M110). Tried 4 phones. A Uniden 5.8, Uniden 2.4, Vtech 5.8, and LX9360 cell. Tests were done in a home-office setting.The older Uniden 2.4 phone sounded rather ""mushy"" with both headsets.On all other phones the 214C sounded much better and was the clear winner. More crisp and better fidelity. (it also costs less)I suspect, but could not test the theory, the M175C has a better noise canceling design and would be a better choice in a noisy environment (e.g., your car). My experience with other microphones leads me to the opinion that ""noise canceling"" designs typically result in less fidelity.In any event... my tests also bear out that your overall sound quality for home-wireless or cell phones is a function of the combination of the phone and the headset. The same headset on different phones can sound very different.",2
"EXCELLENT!

My husband is a quadriplegic and speaks very soft and needs a headset that ""hugs"" his head and has a mouthpiece that stays close to his mouth. This is the only type he is able to use comfortably. The smaller types that go around the ear will not stay in place when he is laying on his side and the mouth piece doesn't get close enough to his mouth. This one is perfect and this is a great price. We have paid twice as much (or more) for the same item at a local cell phone store. Thank you!Plantronics Headset M175C for Mobile and Cordless Phones",4
"Hearing and mic a bit weak, headband too large

Although it is made well I found the hearing to be poor and the folks on the other end said the mic was weak and not the best quality although legible. The inline volume control was a no-opp, it made no noticeable change in the volume when attached to my Razr phone.The only other complaint I have is the same for all headsets I use. The over-the-head band is too long. This is a common failure with all headsets, they don't fit someone with a 6-7/8 hat size. The hard part ends up right on top of my off-side ear so I have to move it further to the back of my head or above the ear and then the headphone side slips around. <sigh> I guess I need to boost up my ego to make my head larger.Just FYI, I also bought a Panasonic KX-TCA86 Comfort-fit headset with travel fold design and found it to be a much better item overall. See my review there.",2
"Cheaply made and muffled sound

I agree with the reviewers who commented on the cheap feeling of this unit. You basically get the boom that has a mic on one end and the earphone on the other, plus 5 flimsy, plastic doodads and the cords. The ""convertible"" feature influenced me to buy this, but it's not very practical. The ""over the ear"" style pretty much lets the earphone bounce on your ear, distracting and annoying in a phone conference. But what really bugs me about the M175C is the sound from the earphone: it's muffled and tinny, like you'd get from some speaker on a child's toy. If you press the headphone against your head it's better, but that isn't why we buy a headset, is it?",0
"Plantronics M175 offers outstanding value

I recommend the Plantronics M175 headset to home or home office users who want to talk hands free and who don't mind a corded headset. My experience with the M175 headset has been very favorable. The brand reputation, feature set, low maintenance cost, and low price combine to make an outstanding value.I purchased the Plantronics M175 headset for use in the home with an AT&T; E5828B telephone. The E5828B has a corded deskset and two cordless handsets. The handsets each have a headset port which is how I use my M175. With the handset clipped to my belt with the supplied belt clip and the M175 on my head and clipped to my shirt with the supplied alligator clip I can move about the house while talking on the phone, and have both hands completely free allowing me to do other things like taking notes, washing dishes, folding laundry, etc.I use an industrial version of a Plantronics headset at work and it has been trouble-free for over 10 years. Before researching the M175 I was sold on the Plantronics brand due to my experience at work.I chose the M175 over other Plantronics products based on the features I wanted from a headset product. This one wraps around my head, which I like, but also has ear clips in case you don't want to wear it over your head. The headset is very light weight and comfortable on my head. The ear piece is padded and covered with a synthetic (like vinyl) and feels good on my ear.The M175 is a corded headset, therefore, it does not require its own battery. It draws power from the handset battery. This reduces my lifetime maintenance cost for this product.Reading some of the other reviews on this product, people had trouble either hearing or being heard with this headset. I have had neither problem. There are adjustable volume controls on the headset for both speaking volume and listening volume. My telephone handset also has a listening volume control which can be used in addition to the headset volume control. The microphone boom looks a little short, but in practice I find it is of sufficient length and offers enough adjustment to get it in the right position.I paid about $32 for the product which had a list price of $65. As I write this review it is under $28 with the same list price. I feel I got good value at $32 and $28 is even better.I do not see how to replace the earpad if it wears out. Perhaps the foam earpads available at Radio Shack would fit over the ear piece in the event the original wears out. It would be a nice additional feature if Plantronics supplied a couple or three foam earpad covers that fit over the built in earpad. That way, if one got dirty or worn out it could be replaced easily while saving the built in earpad from wear.The Plantronics M175 headset used in concert with the AT&T; E5828B cordless handset is a very convenient and useful combination. If you are looking to add a headset to an existing telephone the M175 is an excellent choice. The Plantronics brand reputation, M175 feature set, low (or no) maintenance cost, and low price combine to make an outstanding value. To repeat my opening line, I recommend the M175 headset to home or home office users who want to talk hands free and who don't mind a corded headset. Were I in the market for another headset I would purchase another M175.",4
"Great Value

I'm using this headset with a Vtech cordless phone and love it. Good sound and microphone volume. I really like the mute feature. Highly recommend it.",3
"good headset

I got a Panasonic KX-TCA60 and this Plantronics M175C. The Plantronics M175C is definitely better. It is more comfortable, and the microphone is more sensitive and has better sound quality.Scott",4
"Great Headset, Great Price

I had a Plantronics headset before, and they've definitely improved on what I already liked: great sound quality--most people say they can't tell I have any background noise even when I'm in the car, and comfortable headset.I use the over-the-ear version of it so I can hear best, and they've added a mute button on the headset cord, as well as the volume control.A great value for the money, and hard to improve on for any price.",4
"Does not fit on my ear well!

I have been researching headsets for use at my office, and then my office manager purchased this one - which was a surprise to me. While I thoroughly appreciate the thought on her part - knowing that I was having tmj and neck aches - this product is not good for what I wanted it for. The cord is short, which may work well for someone using a cordless phone hooked on their belt or in their pocket, but for a secretary who is on the phone a lot while still trying to do other things at their desk, it is either constantly pulling my phone across the desk or just pulling the cord out from the phone. I apparently have smaller than average ears because the over the ear clip does not hold the ear piece to my ear since it is so large, and it does not allow for adjustment. I also find the large plastic piece that is supposed to fit up against my ear large and cumbersome. I have been forced to use the over the head part for this headset, which gives me the problem of totally muffling everything in that ear because the cusion for it is so large. I will say that the sound quality is good, and I have not had anyone complain about not being able to hear me....but I am totally unsatisfied with this product and wish I could return it.",1
"Plantronics Headset M175

Works like it is suppose to. Makes coaching a lot easier.",4
"good, but volume control not really volume control.

I like how it can convert from a clip-on to a headband and vice-versa. One thing I noticed, however, was that the ""volume control"" is NOT really a volume control! It just cuts highs. (makes it muffled) I guess this would be handy if the person you're talking to had a really harsh and tinny sounding phone, but it doesn't reduce the volume of anything other than the high end.Other than that, I give it a thumbs-up.",3
"Not great

People I talk with sometimes could not hear what I am saying. I have to shout in order for them to hear me. I end up just taking it out and just speak using a handset.",1
"Excellent Product

This is a great product. I was able to purchase it from Amazon for only $25.00, and definitely got my money's worth. I like this model because it has volume controls for both your voice output, and your hearing input. I use it as a headset, and the only complaint I have is that the speaker has a lot of bass. There are not any highs in the voice you hear, so your friend's voice always sounds emotionless and flat. I guess it is this way to protect your hearing. The sound is quite clear, just a limited frequency response.",4
"Not as good as original

I have bought 2 of the Plantronic phones and have replaced only one of the headsets. It was not the original headset that comes with the phone but has many other options.Two gripes.1. There isn't a red light indicator light on this headset, so when you are on the phone, people don't know if you are on the phone for sure or not.2. There is distortion in the earpiece. A steady loud/soft sound. Quite annoying when waiting on hold and there isn't music. Almost like feedback but without the high pitched sound.Other than that, it is a quality headset and is compatible with the phone that I have.",2
"Was great until the microphone stopped working

I had this headset for about six months. Sometimes you had to push the mic near your mouth, but it was comfortable and I rarely had complaints for audio.However, as of today the microphone just died.",1
"Hearing Good

This is the best headset I have ever used. Volume control is easy and the duel ear or headset make for easy hearing & talking depending on where I am. I'm glad I bought this one.",4
"Best Bluetooth headset so far...

I have been through 4 different bluetooth headsets so far, and this one is far and away the best. The first was too bulky. The second (Jawbone) couldn't be carried easily when not in use, and got repeatedly crunched in my pocket until it wasn't functional. The third was a motorola flip version, and didn't stay on my ear well. This one fixes all those problems. The carrying case is truly inspired. It works great, and protects the earpiece when not in use. Best of all, you can charge it while it is secure in the carrying case. It fits well, even if you can't easily see the physics of how it will work from the images. Sound quality is great, but wind noise is still a problem. Always has been with headsets, so maybe next model. Overall, a great headset.",4
"doesnt work as documented in amazon ad

I bought two of these to use with mobile phones because of the mute capability ... heh ... it doesnt have mute capability even though the ad reads volume AND MUTE control. I tried it anyway to see if it was more comfortable than the original headsets on my mobiles and the originals were better ... so it was a loss all around. And BTW, whoever decided to put a mute button that has to be held down continously on mobile phones was a sadist ... try holding on down for a hour or more while typing on your computer with the other hand ...",1
"best sound - bad fit

This unit had the best sound and some of the poorest ergonomics I've encountered. The ear and mic volume control worked great with cordless phones and my Sanyo PCS phone. It was a BIG improvement over my old BodyGlove set. Unfortunately, it does not fit well. The over-the-head component would pop out of the earpiece socket as I put it on. When I resorted to over-the-ear mode, the boom would stick out when the earpiece was flush on my ear. When I set the boom close to my face, earpiece moved off the ear and volume suffered. The last straw was when the 'flexible' ear hanger broke as I attempted to adjust it - I had owned it just three days. Soooo... I'm still looking for the perfect headset.",1
"Poor Manufacturing flaw makes this product less than stellar

What can I say? This product is great. I used it flawlessly with my Vtech cordless phone for about 6 months.I had the SAME problem as one of the earlier reviewers:He said:"Unfortunately, the wires broke or came loose where they connect to the headset. Guess I'll have to buy me a new one."Really Plantronics. This kind of design flaw is simply unacceptable!",1
"It Broke After 1 Week!

I got my headset and loved it, the people I was talking to couldn't tell a difference and I was convinced that I was saving my brain from radiation. That was the first week I had it. The second week everyone I called complained that they couldn't hear me because of all of the static on the phone. As soon as I would unplug the headset, "Oh, that is much better now!". I would have to recommend against this headset based on what is obviously cheap construction and second-rate components.",0
"Bad Wire/great voice,sound/biodegradeable wiring?

I am buying my 3rd and 4th set today. This unit would be perfect except the wiring splits, peels, cracks and breaks internally. It really deserves heavier gauge wireing or heavy duty wire insulation, or just plain old shielded cable would hold up just fine. I'm buying a replacement plus an extra one because it's a great headset while it lasts, between 4 to 6 months of office use.If anyone out there knows of a headset with the voice/sound quality equal to this one but with better construction please email me... I've tried Sony but my customers could not here me.",2
"M 175 is simply top of the line, and inexpensive!

Simply outstanding in every respect. I use the M175 @ home on my digital 900mz portable, and with my digital cell phone. The performance is purely excellent. This head set is worth 3 times the price in my opinion, 3 times over the value for only the price of a lunch.",4
"The BEST headset....

This is one of the best headsets I have ever used--works great on my desk phone as well as my Motorola Startac cell phone--only complaint is I can only wear it with the headband--all the earpieces are too big and won't hold the phone in place. Other than that--EXCELLENT sound quality on both ends and Great price!",4
"Good for the money

I love that this headset stays firmly on the head with the band and firmly on the ear with just the ear piece. The sound quality is great, and the ability to mute the mic is the main reason I bought this. The mute switch is in a convenient place and has a nice clip to attach to your shirt. The only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I have had a lot of people tell me I sound somewhat distorted when talking on it. Usually I can make it better by adjusting the mic volume (another nice feature) or by moving the mic away from my mouth. Overall good purchase for the money.",3
"Great Product!

Bottom line, Plantronics makes the best headsets. I've been very happy with this one. People say they can hear me very clearly, and it's very comfortable to wear on long conference calls. If it breaks in the future I'm sure I'll buy another Plantronics headset (this model or a comparable one).",4
"Great product

This is a great headset for home use or with use of a cell phone. Clear voice with a nice feature of a mute control, and handy volume control. No trying to find the right buttons on your phone while navigating the road, or in low light levels.",4
"Decent headset

I bought this for my wife to use during her long conference calls. I find that I like using it when I need to place a call that will keep me on hold for an extended period (like the cable company). It's quite comfortable and the sound quality is excellent. My wife has called my cell phone while using this unit and she sounded just like she'd used the regular handset. My only gripe is that the cord is a little on the short side; it'd be nice to be able to move a little further from the base phone with this headset.",3
"Wonderful purchase - very pleased

What a deal....at least $10 cheaper than in the stores. Great quality and recommend it to anyone.",4
"Great value & very comfortable

I got these because I started a new job where I work from home and will be on the phone a lot. Have been using these for about 2 weeks now and they are very comfortable. I have been surprised at how comfortable these are after wearing them for most of the day, and the clarity you get. The folks on the other side of my calls have no issues on hearing me. I would agree that on first blush, they don't look very solid since its mostly plastic (trade-off for weight), the reception and voice quality are very good. As long as you don't abuse them, they should last a while and the price is very reasonable. I use these with my Blackberry 8330 and Panasonic KX-TGA931T cordless phone without any problems. Per other reviews, the volume control has very limited range, but I can use those on my BB or phone. The mute feature works and is convenient on the cord. Overall, great value. I hope to get at least one year of service from these. Have not tried the over the ear feature, but I prefer the cushioned padded ear piece.",4
"Plantronics M175C: Good for Sales

M175C Convertible Over-Ear/Head Mobile/Cordless Telephone HeadsetWe use this headset on our Sales Floor and since purchasing it, the chatter and noise from other reps have been eliminated. Also, as a result of no background noise, our sales representatives are able to be properly understood and are able to make more sales. I highly recommend this product, it has solved one of our largest issues in our sales department.",4
"Nice headphone

This headphone is comfortable and the sound is great. Really nice that you have a choice of headband comfort or over the ear.",3
"Great headset

This Plantronics headset has all the required features for someone who needs a professional type headset for home use. It has adjustable volume controls for speaking and listening. It has a good mute button. It has a small adjustable comfortable over-the-head setup with a smaller type ear cover that fits well on the ear & blocks out outside noise. The reception through this headset is excellent. I have it set on the lowest listening volume and it delivers crystal clear reception. I work at home and use a cordless phone with headset to do my job. I work 12 hrs shifts taking calls continuously and this is the best headset I have ever used. And believe me, I have used several different makes & models of headsets. I will probably buy another one as a back up.",4
"Perfect for lengthy conversations!

I have had no problems with this headset. Before you buy it check with Plantronics.com web site to make sure it will work with your cell phone or cordless phone. I am using mine with a Uniden TRU 6455 phone and it works great but won't work with my cell phone.These are perfect for the times your spouse goes out of town for a while and you spend an hour getting caught up on what went on that day! It keeps your arm from going to sleep and you can do other thing at the sametime with two hands!Every one should have one of these and Amazon has a great price.",4
"works real well

It is nice that it gives the option to use either over the head or over the ear. The padded speaker cover is comfortable and will not wear out like the foam kind. I used the switch to turn the the mic on and off a lot and has made it much more useful to me.",3
"Excellent Headset.....Excellent Price

I had been looking for a good headset to use with my cordless phone at home. I have tried many headsets and none worked well enough for the people on the other end of the call to hear me. With this headset I can hear everyone clearly and they can hear me clearly. The price was great as well, under $20.",4
"Good headset

Very good headset. The first one was damage due to improper use. But this is a headset that we use everyday for work. 6 hours per day on average.Not perfect but very good and excellent range.",3
"Works fine but breaks quickly

This headset works fine - the sound quality is not great, but it's not bad either - just a bit muffled - except that mine died within 1.5 years. Given the price and the reputation of the brand, I expected it to work a lot longer.",2
"Buyers Beware - It's 3.5 mm Jack (not 2.5 mm)

I work from home and use my home phone at least 3 to 4 hours a day. I have Panasonic and have used Panasonic headsets previously. After I cycled through two of them, I decided to give this one a try. I just got it in the mail and it has 3.5 mm jack. My home phone takes 2.5mm jack. There is no information in the product description about the headset jack size so I relied on some of the reviews where people used it successfully for home phone. I also had someone comment that they also received a jack adapter 3.5 to 2.5 mm. I did not get that so this is useless for me.I will be contacting the vendor for a return. Disappointing!",0
"Expected more for the price

This headset works fine, but I expected somewhat better sound quality for the price. Also have not been able to get it to work with my Samsung Galaxy, I'm guess that was an issue with the 2.5 to 3.5 mm plug adapter I got since it works fine with my panasonic cordless phone. Not sure if this would allow you to initiate a call on the cell phone, however, which is what I am really looking for from a headset since bluetooth headset sound quality is so poor.",2
"Shiplama

Not as decribed M175C the M if for moble phone it did not fot it, the C if for Cell phone it did not fot it, I beleave this is not a true pantonics product. I received a full refund",1
"The second one broke even sooner.

Yes, we wish we had been wiser and not purchased another one. But we did. Familiarity, availability, a bigger discount... The first one lasted about seven months. The second one not quite six weeks. Same problem, no sound. Both units were never abused, including that we never tried using them in a lightening storm.",0
"My Favorite Headset

This headset is my favorite. I've used them for years and they wear out from use, which is to be expected. I hope they keep producing it. If the headband is too tight for you, just bend it a little. It also comes with an ear loop. Great incoming and outgoing volume controls.",4
"Good headset but not compatible with all phone

Humming noise with ATT 17939 phone. I ordered the Panasonic KX-TCA430, it worked fine with the phone. Plantronic has better build quality but I got tired of humming noise on my daily 1 hour meeting. It gets louder if you increase the mic volume. When muted, the noise goes away.",2
"Good Customer Service

Aftern pointing out my disappointment in their packaging, OEM contacted me and explained their approach and provided a small credit against my purchase. This is good customer service -- OEM will get my business again.",3
"All good

I bought this head set because customers couldn't hear me very well on a Dynex set (with iPhone) I was using. Since I've had the Plantronics set I've had no problems with customers not being able to hear me and the Plantronics set is comfortable, good quality etc.",4
"Good product for price.

I purchased one of these from Amazon in May 2009. It worked great for 2 years. I work full time from home and use it at least 50% of time each day, a large portion of time on mute. The last couple of months it started getting static-y then the other day it just died. So, I got a LARGE amount of use out of it for those 2 years and for the price I think that is fine. I just ordered a new plantronics, different model hope it last a little longer because it was more expensive...",3
"Top 3 features: pivot earpiece, adjustable microphone, and mute / volume controls

There are several things I really like about this headset. First is the ability of the earpiece to pivot when in the headband configuration. When you're on a lot of calls, having an earpiece that can't move to align with the angle of your ear can get painful after it's been pressing on part of your ear for a couple of hours. This one has a nicely padded earpiece as well. Second, the adjustable volume of my voice on calls is helpful. With my previous headset, my coworkers sometimes had trouble hearing me. This allows me to adjust how loud I am to them. I could also see this being used in a situation where you feel like you're being talked over -- just turn your voice up. Last is the easily adjustable volume and mute on the cord. I do wish this part was a little less bulky, but I'll live with it. For reference, I'm using this headset with a Panasonic KX-TGA750 cordless phone.",4
"Loved it while it worked

I teach online and spend a lot of time on the phone with my students. It's comfortable, the volume was great on both ends, and I hadn't had any problems with it. I have used this headset every day for seven months, but yesterday, it just stopped working in the middle of a phone call and my student couldn't hear a word I said until I unplugged the headset and just used the phone itself. I have tried it again a few times since that phone call and it's still not working. Trust me, I've made sure that I didn't turn the mic off by accident or that there wasn't some other volume control that had been flipped inadvertently. I've always gotten high-quality products from Plantronics, so I was surprised it had such a short life. Disappointing!",2
"Headset for multiple uses

This is a decent quality headset and sound quality from the ear piece is standard Plantronics quality (i.e. very good). The 2.5mm jack means it won't fit on some mobile phones (this is smaller than a standard headphone jack), but for my Blackberry it's great (both 8820 and Pearl). As a bonus, I also use it with my XBOX 360 controllers (both with the attached messenger keyboard and without) for online gaming. Some people have observed that I sound a little distant with this headset while plugged into the wireless XBOX controller, but repositioning the mic to be as close to my mouth as possible fixes it.There is an adjustable mic sensitivity switch on the plug, but this doesn't seem to make any difference to people at the far end of the conversation.It's held up quite well over the past few years, being stuffed in bags and traveling around. It's not as cool as the wireless headsets (bluetooth etc) but it doesn't take batteries, doesn't have to be recharged and isn't subject to interference. I'll buy it again if/when this one finally dies.",3
"Headset for those who want options or variety

Good sound quality. Good price. Convenient in-line mute, mic and earpiece volume controls. Versatile. Will get uncomfortable for all-day users. IMO better than similar Panasonic (with the silly foam covered boom mic).",4
"Improves communication

I bought this to help me communicate with my 87-year-old mother who is becoming progressively hard of hearing. The improvement was far beyond my expectations. I just had the first real conversation with my mother since the last time I saw her in person.",4
"nice sound but fragile

The sound is great but the jack tip breaks off easily rendering it useless. Two different headsets did this to me. I will be looking for another brand that is more robust and less expensive.",2
"They are okay, the sellers ain't

They work great with my office panasonic 7630; however, the sellers often sell the item refurbished even they said they are selling them NEW. DLN sold 8 pieces to me as new but 1 was actually refurbished and was not functional. Unfortunately, I brought them back to Hong Kong before I found the problem. Fortunately, DLN was willing to refund the item with shipping cost without me sending back the defected item.I ordered the same item 6 months later from Price-break; I ordered 3 pieces and it was a disaster. All of them were refurbished, and only 1 was working as I was trying to use them 5 months later. I just wrote them a complaint email.Beware of those who said ""New"", they are actually refurbished.I just ordered 5 more pieces from DLN, and I hope they are not going to send refurbished items to me again.Will keep you posted.",3
"Worth it

I've found nothing that works as well as the Plantronics M175 headsets. They may not last forever, but using perhaps one per year seems okay with me as the comfort & sound quality I get are worth it. I've tried other brands, none are as good as this. If it lasts longer than a year, great, if not, oh well. I find I'm responsible for most of the failure as the cord gets caught & tugged.With careful use, this headset should last. I do recommend it, I won't use anything else.",3
"Definetly a must

I have been more than pleased with this item. In fact this is the second one I have purchased. I shredded the cord of the first one and didn't even think of looking for a different item.The sound quality is great no feed back or line noise. Comfortable to wear.This is a definite.",3
"Cell phone headset does the job

My only hesitation about buying this product was that, while the bluetooth and other wired devices keep getting smaller and sleeker, this one looks like something from 10 years ago. Nonetheless, I recommend it and would buy it again because it gives the best sound quality of the devices I've tried, it's very comfortable (I don't like ear pieces that hang onto my ear for support), and it has volume and mute controls at a decent price. When you find a good price, I recommend buying several so you can keep one in each car, one by each indoor phone (I use it more for hands-free indoors than with my cell phone in the car), and because they will eventually break.",3
"Best headset for my cordless phone I have ever used.

I have been using a Plantronics headset for 10 years. It is a great headset for hearing who I was talking to without any problems. But it was not good for when I talked. The other person always told me my voice was very faint.This Plantronics M175C has three settings to amplify my voice and now whoever I talk to can hear my perfectly. There are two other features that are new that I really like too. One is the mute button for when I talk and the other is the volume control for what I hear. The mute allows me to control what the other party can hear, great when I on conference calls and I just want to listen. The other is the volume control in case the other person is talking softly (or has a weak headset). All these features were not on my other/old Plantronics headset; a great improvement to what I have used over the years.This is a wonderful headset which I recommend to anyone.",4
"great product

This is the best headset ive ever bought. Panasonic makes one very similar, but more expensive. The truth is, with the panasonic one your paying for the name. The plantronics one actually has a volume control AND mute switch built into it. It also has a microphone volume adjustment, to give you the optimal sound. Great product. I use it with the Panasonic KX-TG2563B Phone. TRUST ME, youll like this product.",4
"Good product with querks

This headset is great, but takes some getting used to.Trying out the different earhooks takes time. I found that the most comfortable one isn't the best for sound. By reading the other reviews, it's probably because of the shape of my ear. For me, the speaker has to be up against my ear for me to hear well. Some of the earhooks push it away. I never had a problem when I used the headband.The mic worked great. Nobody had a problem hearing me. The swivel, or what's supposed to be the swivel, doesn't work too well. Sometimes I need to move the mic up when I'm not using it. It's easier to just remove the whole unit.Overall it was worth the price I paid. This review lacks the 5th star because it can be clumsy at times and the swivel doesn't work like it should. maybe it's not designed to.",3
"Excellent when combined with Panasonic KXTC1851 Phone

I returned the M110 model due to very poor user voice quality. This model's user voice quality is MUCH improved. It also includes a very easy to use mute switch and volume level dial on the cord. I have to agree with other comments that the unit does not appear to be the most robust, but for $$ I don't mind buying a new one every 6 months.I use this headset with a Panasonic KXTC1851 900 MHz DSS Cordless Phone (which interestingly is now selling for ... more than I paid for it one year ago). This phone has its own volume control and I have no low caller volume issues {that many folks have complained about with this headset) when using this combination. I set my phone at the mid-volume level and then use the headset's volume control for finer adjustments. They work great together.",3
"Get an M214C instead if you want to wear it over the head...better and half the price

By trying to be all things to all people, this headset is a compromise. If you just want something to wear over your head you'll find Plantronics M214C to be better, and half the price. Get that instead.(Just to be clear, I do own both this and the M214C).",1
"Look Ma, no hands!!!

This little gem has saved me more hands free time with my home phone line, than any other product I've purchased. I work out of my home and do most of my business on the phone and the internet. When a call comes through I simply press the talk button on my phone and continue doing whatever I happened to be doing at the time. The headset is very comfortable wear as it is light weight and the padding to the ear piece feels like a pillow. The volume and, mute controls are great features, and the price is unbeatable! I've never had a complaint from the person on the other end of the line stating they are unable to hear me. I'd love to suggest that all businesses take a serious look at this product, as it is very annoying to make or take a call and the person on the other end can't be heard due to their head set microphones not being able to pick up their voice! I know the problem is not on my end as the voice clarity is excellent. As first stated, it is a ""gem""!",4
"Outstanding!

This was a replacement for an older Plantronics headset that finally gave up on me after 3 years. I'm very pleased with the performance, overall quality and versatility of this product.________________________Performance (5 Stars):Pop it out of the box, plug it in and you're ready to roll. While not extended length, the cord has ample length to work well with a cordless that is clipped to your waist or in a pocket. Sound quality is even better than the old Plantronics I had, because the noise filter is outstanding. Great clarity.Quality (5 stars):For the price, this headset could have been VERY flimsy. It is not. For being so slim and streamlined, it is sturdy. I've accidentally sat on it a few times (ouch), and it came out like a champ.Versatility (5 stars):Mute feature, volume control, earpiece and headset options...this product has it all.________________________Bottom line, you won't be disappointed.",4
"Good headset

I use this old-school headset for long conversations at home on my landline wireless handset. It allows me to do things around the house and still be able to talk. The voice clarity is great and the over-the-ear single headphone is good. I no longer have to ask people to repeat themselves. The assembly is comfortable enough to wear even during long conversations. I could use this headset for my cellular phone as well but prefer not to walk the streets of the city looking like a telemarketer.",3
"Best headset for home use

I bought this my first Plantronics headset a few years ago and I loved it. Then when I needed to buy a new one I couldn't find it in any store. All the stores said it wasn't being made anymore so I took a chance and looked online and found it here at Amazon. These are the best headsets for inhome use. I have MS and find it very difficult to hold a telephone for any length of time so to use a headset is the most comfortable for me. The sound quality is very good. I do not like the ones that fit into your ear. I find them very uncomfortable and they always fall out of my ear. I actually bought 2 of them just in case they stopped making them. Thanks and I hope you keep selling them.Kathi",4
"Simple to use. Does what it should

This is a basic, easy to use, and versatile headset. I use one for my office phone and one for my cell phone. I've configured one to work with the ""over the head"" band and another with the ear clip. Both work very well. Great value for the money!",4
"Highest Quality Headset I've Owned

what more can I say. it's the best headset I've ever used.",4
"Plantronics M-175 Headset

I have used the M-175 with our Uniden cordless phone (Digital Spread Spectrum) for over a week now. I have attended extended conference calls and various other calls, using the M-175. I asked the called parties if they could hear me clearly and the response was always positive. The sound quality of the headset from the user perspective is also very good. There is a volume adjustment as well as a very handy, mute switch. The headset is very light and comfortable. It comes with enough hardware to configure it to fit with a headband or an over-the-ear clip. Both modes are very comfortable and can be worn for extended periods without fatigue. The construction seems fairly sturdy however; it is all plastic so I would not be overly rough with it. Over all I would recommend this product, I'm sure it would work very well with a cellular phone as well.",4
"The best headset for both cordless and cellular phones-EVER!

I have to use a headset ALL of the time for both my cordless and cellular phones because I have permanent nerve damage in my neck and right shoulder from a car accident, that prevents me from holding a phone to my ear for more than a few seconds. So, I have been through over 15 headsets since my car accident in 2000. NONE of them have EVER lasted longer than 4 months! It's not that I "abuse" the headsets, it's just that I use them every time I use a telephone. It didn't seem to matter whether I sat still while using the headsets, or whether I walked and moved around alot while using them - they ALL began to breakdown within only 4 months of owning and using them. There is nothing more annoying than being on a headset in the middle of a phone conversation and all you hear is a loud crackling noise and the person's voice with whom you are speaking to, cutting in and out. This is my 4th Plantronics headset. I have 2 Plantronics M175's, and 2 Plantronics M170's. I've had the M175's for over 8 months and the M170's for over 16 months! ALL of them work so fabulously, that absolutely noone can tell I'm using a headset when I'm talking to them on the phone. As a matter of fact, my own husband did NOT believe I was using the M175 when I was on my cellular phone - OUTSIDE! Plantronics is obviously the leader in headsets for a good reason - they are the most reliable and best performing headsets on the market today! I recommend the M175 and M170 Plantronics' headsets to anyone that needs or desires a headset for their cordless and cellular phones. I hope this review was helpful to you in your purchasing decision.",4
"Successfully does what it's designed to do

As others have noted, sound quality is a hit or miss venture - it depends on the combination of phone and headset. Frustrating, but reality. I use my Plantronics with a Uniden TRU346, I've had to max out the volume on the phone and in both places on the headset to achieve adequate enough volume where no one complains about not hearing me. Fortunately, both the M175 and Uniden have excellent volume control features, otherwise I'd have had to return this headset. The only downside to this is that when dialing, if I forget to turn down the volume before dialing it's too loud, after connecting I then can max the volume - a minor annoyance.I use a business level (read: very expensive) Plantronics headset with amplification module at the office, but that ties me to my desk, when working from home, I use the Plantronics M175, put my phone in my pocket, and can roam hands free for as far as my phone will take me. Plantronics quality of materials, design, construction and sound is among the best. A handy mute button and volume control dial located mid point on the cord makes quick adjustment a breeze. It would have been nice to have had a call end button on the cord, but for this price, it's a deal without it.I actually prefer the shortened boom, my headset at work has a longer and adjustable wire boom, but it gets in the way most times - being bumped by my hand (makes for an audible shock to the other party), getting in the way while taking a sip of coffee, etc., and with the shorter boom on the M175, when my allergies are in full swing, I can hit the mute button and blow my nose or sneeze without moving the boom, and the caller doesn't know what I just did - sounds funny, but think of how often one's immediate needs are limited by being on the phone. Also, Plantronics does a better job than most at eliminating background noise.Buy this unit if your phone has excellent volume control abilities and you want the option of using as a headset or ear setup. Shop around, you'll be surprised at how low priced Amazon is for this unit.",3
"Versatile but expensive

The M175 headset is Plantronics' most versatile and expensive wired mobile headset product. It can convert between headband and ear-loop modes, has earpiece and microphone volume controls, and a microphone mute control.Although the M175 has two modes of wear, most users will likely use only one mode out of laziness. To actively use both modes the user must keep track of (and not lose) several pieces - the earpiece / microphone boom, the headband and earpiece cushion for headband mode, and an ear-loop or two for ear-loop mode; and have the patience to disassemble the handset's old mode of wear and reassemble the headset to its new mode.The headband mode is very comfortable due to the earpiece cushion. However, the headband is not easily pocketable, so in this mode you will likely leave your M175 in one place e.g., the car, instead being able to use it in multiple scenarios. Like other headband designs, the M175's headband can get caught in one's hair. Like other ear-loop designs, the M175's ear-loop may be uncomfortable for eyeglass and sunglass wearers. If you plan to use only one mode, then consider other, less-expensive, Plantronics models. I like the MX153-M1 (from the MX150 family), which does not have the setbacks associated with these two designs.The volume controls are somewhat superfluous because they are dependent on (limited by) the power provided by the phone. Other headsets (i.e., the Jabra ProBoom) provide external battery-powered volume earpiece amplification.The M175 provides the good earpiece and microphone sound trademark of Plantronics. The headset's versatility has a price though, and as of this writing (October 2003), there are better values available in the market.",2
"best I've used yet

I wanted an improvement over the headset that came with my AT&T 900MHz cordless phone where the people I was speaking with had problems hearing me and the earpiece hurt. This is a huge improvement, I particularly love the volume controls for both the microphone and speaker, and the easy mute button. I find this headset extrememly comfortable and it comes with three sizes of earclips. I did not rate it with five stars because on our other cordless phone, a Panasonic 2.4 GHz, I cannot hear the other person as clearly.",3
"This product works great if you have an old phone

I just got through using the Plantronics live chat available on their website. This M175, according to the technician I spoke with, are not designed to be used with phones over 900 MHz. If you have a 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz, you should buy the MX500C or M220C, which are designed not to fry with today's phones.",0
"Depends on the phone

Are you wondering why some of the reviewers really love this headset while others seem to hate it?I believe the quality of the sound that your callers will hear depends on your phone more than the length of the boom. I've tried this headset with both a Uniden EXS9900-series cordless phone and with a Motorola Startac 7797 wireless phone. It works great with the Startac, but when I used it with the Uniden, callers consistently complained about the volume, even though Plantronics does list this phone on its website as compatible.I found the headband much more comfortable than the over-the-ear and in-the ear configurations.I recommend this headset, but only if you're going to use it with the right phone.",3
"This is it.

This headset is worth every extra penny. I've used this model and its siblings for 3 years and attest to the quality and value of Plantronics equiptment. I've bought three of their phones (2 as gifts) and have never had a problem. When one of their products eventually wore down from high use, they replaced it promptly with no hassle. They make most of the call center equiptment in the world and it shows.This is a great product made by a great company.",4
"Less than I expected from Plantronics

I bought this unit based on a few reviews that said it was great. Well, I find that the earphone has sufficient volume, but the microphone boom is inadequate. The boom is too short and I am forever trying to find a position where people can hear me. I don't understand why Plantronics made the boom so short and without any adjustment!I have tried maximizing the volume and have found that the only position that works is to have the headset twisted around so the earphone in half off my ear. That is the only position wher other parties can hear me.Quite frankly this product stinks.",1
"Terrific for cordless phones as well as cellphones

Having seen the previous reviews, i had to have this headset...Overalli am very happy with the purchase. I have used it with pansonic cordless phone for conf calls and nobody seems to realise i am using a headset, unlike my previous experiences with Panasonic headsets. On my cell phone people say the quality is higher than the cell-phone on its own ! The ability to change from head-band to ear-clip is good as well. I amso impressed that I am going to try their products for PC headsets as well",3
"Works well

I've had this gadget for a while now. It was well thought out and it works well. I'm completely pleased. I made my decision based on the comments by Amazon reviewers. Thanks for the good advice, people!",4
"Excellent headset

I bought this headset to use with my desktop AT&T EP 5962 2 line phone. It works great and I don't even need an ampleflier",3
"works very well

Now that I have this headset, I use it whenever I'm on the phone. I purchased one earlier, different brand, and it was not useful.: ie could not hear the conversation clearly, whereas this new one has a speaker control and is not cumbersome on the head or ear.",3
"Solid Headset

I work from home and need a headset that can plug-in to my cordless phone for work calls. This headset is sturdy, comfortable, and (bonus!) does a surprisingly good job of minimizing background noise, which I've found not to be the case with other models.",4
"Comfortable and clear

This headset works great! I've been using it for several weeks now and the sound is clear and the fit is comfortable. I spend several hours a day on the phone, so comfort was a biggie for me.",4
"So Much better than other brands

Very light weight. And people no longer tell me they are having a hard time hearing me. The only proble I have had is with the mute feature. It locks into place which is great. However, it does not reset like the mute button on my phone. So, I have failed to slide it back to the voice position at the end of a call. That is aproblem on my behalf, not the headset's.",3
"great headset for the price

Works great. Good sound, good volume control, love the mute option. I use it all the time for conference calls and have no problems with it.",4
"headset

to date the purchase meets with my expectations. the volume control and mute buttons are nice - sound is crisp and others can hear me loud and clear",4
"Works well

I have been using it for about a month and have had no problems. It is comfortable and good sound quality.",4
"great headset but will break

I bought this headset 2.5 years ago, and it has served me well. Good noise reduction, good mic pickup, comfortable for 4 hrs/day use, and relatively inexpensive. However, the mute switch, which I use about 20 times a day, eventually stopped working. In the mute position people can now still hear what I say, which is embarrassing to say the least. So I'm buying another.",3
"Great Headset, but not very durable

I have owned two of these headsets so far, I love almost everything about them, Here is what I didn't like:1. Other people hearing you can be a problem.2. The cords on both headsets have broken at the plug end.If you use a headset occasionally, this is a good choice - if you use it alot, look for somesome more durable.",1
"best sound - bad fit

This unit had the best sound and some of the poorest ergonomics I've encountered. The ear and mic volume control worked great with cordless phones and my Sanyo PCS phone. It was a BIG improvement over my old BodyGlove set. Unfortunately, it does not fit well. The over-the-head component would pop out of the earpiece socket as I put it on. When I resorted to over-the-ear mode, the boom would stick out when the earpiece was flush on my ear. When I set the boom close to my face, earpiece moved off the ear and volume suffered. The last straw was when the 'flexible' ear hanger broke as I attempted to adjust it - I had owned it just three days. Soooo... I'm still looking for the perfect headset.",1
"Poor voice quality - don't buy

I bought this and returned it. After testing with several people, they all said it sounded lousy.After reading the comments, it seems that everyone has a different opinion. It works well for some but not for others.I'm a fan of Plantronics but this accessory was a non-starter for me.",0
"Problems with sound

I bought it to use with Nokia 6100 (which need an adapter) and with Siemens Gigaset. Sound breaks on both phones. You talk for 10 minutes and then it's gone. I liked all the features - mute, volume control but with disappearing sound it's no use.Besides, the voice tube is too short - it is more than an inch from the mouth.Luckily, I bought it from Circuit City so I can bring it back.Advice: buy it first at local store where you can return it later if it works for you. I wouldn't recommend this phone though anyway.",0
"Not the Plantronics M175C product!

Beware the product I received does not appear to be the M175C, as shown on the Plantronics web site. The item I received has the same casual appearance as the M175C; however, it unfortunately has a 3.5mm adapter, rather than the 2.5mm adapter. I called Plantronics, and they said their products with a ""C"" at the end of the model number all have 2.5mm adapters, so a 3.5mm adapter would indicate it is not the correct product. It is also odd that the product I received came packaged only in a zip lock back with a sticker on it that says it's an M175C, so it would seem this could easily have been mislabeled by Amazon (or some distributor). I called Amazon about this, and they indicated they will research it. Hopefully they get this corrected to save others the inconvenience.",0
"Great for home office use

This is the second set i've purchased and can't say anything bad.",4
"I have used a few headsets in the past, but this is the best I have ever used.

Great audio quality and no complaints about hearing or understanding me.Only had it for a week or so, but no problems.Highly recommended.",4
"Good w/blackberry. Not good w/AT&T home phone

Bought this as it is what AT&T had on their website as compatible with AT&T home phones. Comes with an adapter to work with the home phone. Adapter does not fit snug and sound is staticky. Works well without the adapter with my blackberry cell phone. Headset is comfortable.",2
"Great Buy/ Great Product !!!

I choose the Plantronics m175 Convertible/Adjustable Headset due to being unable to wear a wireless earpiece. I’ve found the headset to be very comfortable. It has great sound quality and the adjustable volume controls and mute switch are a great feature. The wear and tear on the product is very minimal this is my second headset purchase. I guarantee you’ll not be disappointed with your m175 headset purchase.",4
"Too flimsy

I was surprised that Plantronics wasn't as good as I remembered it being. It was annoying and just generally too flimsy. The headpiece was brittle and broke within the first six months.Neither did it ever really adjust so as to be comfortable enough to leave on while working and not using the phone.",0
"Working!

I like this headset. It works with my cell and business phone...I use it for both. The flexibility of having it be an earpiece as well as headset is great...I'm using the headset mostly. So far so good.",3
"good headset

this headset delivers. the only minor annoyance is theslightly long cable. sound is great, both for me and the peopleI speak to. I like it and I would buy it again.",3
"Beware

I ordered two Plantronics headsets, model M175C. I didnt go to use them until a few months later when my current ones broke. Turns out, this seller put a totally different headset into a plastic bag with a sticker showing the modelM175C. The headset itself has no model number on it. I'm betting its some knockoff. It had a 3.5mm plug, so it wouldn't even fit my phone. Adaptors dont work either to go down to the 2.5mm size plug i needed. I called Plantronics, and they said the headset I bought would never come in a plastic baggie, they are all boxed. Plantronics also said, as I knew, that model M175C has a 2.5mm plug. I feel scammed. I was able to return the headsets to Amazon, but had to pay a 20% restocking fee since I was over the 30 day return policy. This is even though I put a note saying that i got ripped off. BEWARE!!!",0
"Excellent headset

I bought this headset for my wife to use with a Polycom office phone. Unfortunately, we had to return the phone because it wasn't working properly, and decided to go with another make and model phone, which the M175C headset does not fit.However, I do use the M175C with my cell phone. It works great. As you would expect, much better voice quality than a bluetooth headset. I would recommend this for a cell phone if you happen to be on a long trip, where you would leave the headset on for an extended period. Very comfortable. Excellent quality. However, it is slightly more cumbersome than a bluetooth headset to put on and take off, which is what I would do when making short trips around town. I do not wear a headset unless I am in the car.Overall, the listening and speaking qualtiy is excellent. The price is great. It will make your cell phone conversations a much better experience.",4
"Poor quality, again.

I bought a Plantronics cordless cordless unit and headset five years ago, both were flawless 'till the headset cord shorted.This is the second Plantronics replacement headset I've bought, and they've both been useless. The M214C had unacceptable mic volume, no one could hear me. This one has a pulsing distortion noise in the earphone, unacceptable again.Guess I'll just cut the short out of my old cord.I wish I'd bought it at Amazon, so I could just drop the return in the mail like the other one.",0
"Worth what we paid

About the only thing about these headphones was the price. Plantronics is a generally a good brand but this is not one of their better models. They quickly fell apart and became almost unusable.",0
"Uncomfortable, hard to set up

Despite being such a small device, the product comes in several parts that are hard to assemble. The pieces don't seem to fit perfectly. The head phone feels uncomfortable and slips easily. All in all the product seems to consist of cheap low quality parts. Given these significant shortcomings, the product is definitely over priced. I suggest you try a different one.",0
"This is a handy product!

This product is very functional but sometimes it seems to get shorts in them and people can not hear you. Would recommend, though, it is my favorite one.",3
"Couldn't be heard - difficult to adjust

I bought this headset and the Plantronics MX150 for my husband and I to use on our E815's. The M175 was difficult to adjust for comfort on my ears, but okay for my husband. But neither of us could be heard well when using the M175. Voice recognition usually failed and our home answering machine often cut us off. The MX150 on the other hand has been excellent. Great clarity and volume for the listener. Very comfortable to our ears and easy to adjust install ( and it was even 5$ cheaper!). Returned the 175, buying another 150....",0
"Transcends earpiece...

With a grossly misshapen ear, it's tough for me to find an earpiece that can fit into the tattered remains of what I loosely refer to as an "ear". The over-the-head architecture of this particular piece of hardware really makes it easy for me to talk AND shift gears with my chinstrap attachment at the same time, all while making sure that I keep my good eye on my rear-view closed circuit monitor. I admit I look a little like the Borg assimilated Lily Tomlin, but for my dollar this is the best accessory out there. Tinnitus aside, it sounds clear as a bell.",3
"Does what it should

Works exactly as advertised. Great for conf calls at home to keep hands free. Mute button works great. Use it on my home cordless phone and my blackberry with no problems.",3
"Broke before 6 months

It broke before 6 months of light use, however Plantronics replaced it for just the cost of First-Class postage to return the broken unit after receiving the prompt replacement. Just Google ""plantronics quick web service form"" (without the quotes) and fill out the form.",2
"Good product at a great price

I ofter work from home at least twice a week, and a big part of my schedule is participating in conference calls, so a good headset was important for me. My first headset from Ativa did not pan out as I had too many people complaining that they could not hear me very well. I then bought this headset, largely based on my prior experience with other Plantronics products, and reviews I read on amazon for this productMy experience so far has been very positive. The sound is clear and crisp on my end, and my co-workers have confirmed that they can hear me just fine. The days I work from home the headset gets a lot of use, and sometimes as much as 3 hours at a single stretch. The headset is comfortable, and the mute and volume controls are accessible and easy to use. Whats more, the price cannot be beat.",4
"Plantronics Headset M175 for Mobile & Cordless Phones

This product works reasonably well. I am being told by the other party that they hear the voice softly compared with talking directly. This is a disadvantage. Otherwise it is OK.",2
"cordless phone headset

Product arrived in time and worked successfully. It came with no documentation, although it was fairly easy to figure out.",3
"Best Reasobly Priced Headset I've Found

This a great headset. Features I love are1. Inline mute2. Inline volume3. Comfortable headset4. Good sound qualityI work from home and spend a lot of time in conference calls. I bought this product several years ago and just replaced it with a second. I would highly recommend it.",4
"Plantronics Headset M175

This is the second one I've purchased (my dog chewed up my first one). The headset does a great job at a good price. I've not had any problems with this headset. I just need to keep it away from my dog.",3
"Quality Headset for a Fair Price

I purchased a Plantronics headset for my office and was happy with the quality...so when I needed one for my cell phone I went with this very similar headset. It will sit on your ear or you can use the over-the-head piece. It has a mute switch and volume adjuster built-in to the wire. Good sound, people can hear me just fine...as good as anything I've seen.",3
"fantastic

It has the features and quality I wanted. I use it everyday, and have for several months. Excellent.",4
"Plantronics M175 Headset

Great headset, works well with my motorola v220 cellphone! The headband is VERY comfortable and I really love how I can control the volume not only on the ears, but also on my mic too! The only thing I'm not nuts about this is the earpiece portion, setting it up and wearing it is a pain for me (probably because of my ears being so round at the top) and that I can't keep on the leatherettewhile I convert it to the earpiece. The sound quality is great,and I have no trouble at all with hearing or talking to anyone on my phone!!",3
"So far, so good

I've had this headset for about two weeks and it was well worth the 20 bucks, so far. People on the other end report good volume level and I never have any problem hearing on my end. Good product for the price.",3
"Headset Works

This Plantronics Headset works great for use in the automobile for hands free usage, as well as anywhere else you need hands free service.",3
"Works great, can type and talk

Does just about exactly what it needs to do. One thing: if you need to sit further from your phone, get an extension cord. The cord on this one is pretty short.Great sound, great clarity of call on both the speaking and listening ends. Great price, great compatibility.Great item.",4
"Bought in January 2007, still working today.

I bought this headset in January 2007 and it's still working great today. I work from home and spend several hours a day on the phone including 2 weekly conference calls of 60 minutes each. This is a great headset for the money. Many people consider me heard to hear but not with this headset. Now they say that they can hear me loud and clear. Very comfortable and I'd highly recommend it.",4
"Great headset!

I had to replace an existing headset for my home phone and when I found this one it had all the features I was looking for. And it works great. I can hear the people I am talking to and they can hear me. Great value--thank you!",4
"Look Ma! No Hands!

After trying dozens of headsets for my phone I was a little hesitant to try another one, but I've heard good things about the Plantronics brand so I thought I'd give this a try. Most of the headsets I've used suffered from poor reception or poor design (or both). I was both pleased and surprised that the M175C excels in looks and function. Calls received were crisp and clear with no static or noise of any kind. The headset can be used over the head or folded to place behind the ear. It comes with a nice cushy ear piece if you decide to use it over your head, which I did. The volume control on the cord has a clip above it so you can attach it to your shirt or pocket and easily adjust the sound with the small thumb wheel. This works remarkably well and I find myself using it more than the volume control switch that's on my phone. Because the headset is so light even after wearing it for a couple hours I can hardly tell I have it on. It's so nice to finally be able to move around, make a cup of coffee, wave my hands in the air, or whatever.I highly recommend the M175C to anyone who wants a decent headset for their phone.",4
"You can hear me now!

The thing I like best about this headset is the ability to control both the speaker's and the listener's volume, especially that of the listener. My 86 year old aunt no longer keeps telling me to speak up! It's also comfortable, particularly the piece that rests against the head. I would definitely recommend it - it's a great product for the money!",3
"Great headset!

I've been using one of these for years! I replace it with a new one when the old one wears out. The mic is always strong enough to pick up my voice, and I never have complaints about people not being able to hear me. The ear-pad is comfy, and I occasionally forget I have this on. The best part is the adjustable amplifier - if I have distortion from the sound out of my cell phone, I can increase or decrease both the output from the cell phone itself and the amplifier on the headset, and I usually can maximize the sound and minimize distortion. I don't have to hold anything with my hand to get the conversation through.",4
"The Terrible Microphone

This Plantronics device is the WORSE headset I have ever attempted to use. I wish it made economic sense to ship it back. The microphone is only half as loud for my listeners as the one on a $16 Phillips Walmart set I use as a backup. The fit was ridiculously clumsy.This used to cost $65?",0
"works well

I work in a very small but noisy office when the receptionist is also talking on the phone. More often than not it is difficult to hear, talk and handle paperwork/work on the computer at the same time. This headset works very well with the head piece. I do not like the over the ear piece! I like the volume/mute button and with the head piece the ear foam portion is wonderfully soft and comfortable - sometimes I forget I have it on. I thought the head piece would make for messy hair (I know this won't affect the guys) but once you get it settled where you want it it's good. One drawback is the wire keeps slipping through the shirt/blouse clip causing pulling and has to be adjusted several times through the day. Final answer...I recommend this as a very comfortable/functional headset. For the money you can't go wrong.",3
"Very good headset

I've used both the M170 and M175C headsets extensively with both cordless and cell phones. The 170 is the same except for lacking a listening volume control and mic mute switch on a pod in the middle of the cord.Both headsets are comfortable enough to wear all day (with headband), sound great receiving and good transmitting, and have effective noise-cancelling. The 170 is simpler and does not have the volume/mute pod swinging around on the cord, and the 175 adds the convenience of these functions. Over a period of years, the volume control can get scratchy, so the 170 lasts longer.The main fault of both headsets is that the mic volume isn't quite loud enough, even with the mic switch on max. I'm not even sure why there is a mic switch -- it NEVER needs to be turned down. When the other person has trouble hearing me, I unplug the headset and use the phone directly, and the volume increases noticably for them. This is usually not a problem unless the other person is in a noisy environment, but I wish the headset mic would be as loud as the phone mic. Perhaps this is a side-effect of the noise-cancelling mic feature and would require an amplifier to overcome. If I could buy a battery-powered supplemental mic amp, I would. Plantronics, are you listening?I'm about to buy another M170 as my old one has died. These headsets have died for me by rough treatment causing damage to the plug or plug wire, or -- on the 175 -- the volume control getting scratchy. Overall, this is a very good headset and the best value I know for the money.",3
"Best sound quality, mediocre quality control

The sound quality is the best of any home headset I've ever used. I bought another brand at a RadioShack and it sounded HORRIBLE.But the manufacturing quality is bad. It only lasted for a year before it broke and I had to buy a new one (I guess that's how Plantronics makes extra profits).",3
"Great choice, worth every penny

This is a great headset. I've used it on both my home cordless phones and my cell phone, and it delivers great clarity, comfort, and ease of use. Audio controls give you easy access to how well you hear your party, and how well your party hears you. Configure for either ear-clip or over-the-head style. I've owned it for less than a month, but if it broke tomorrow I'd buy another one.",4
"Great.....if it holds up

I have been using for daily for one week, with a 900MHz cordless home / office phone. When my old headset died, I actually tried a cheap $20 brand-X replacement headset.....mistake. Returned it, and decided to try the mythic Plantronics name.PRO:- Excellent sound quality sending and receiving- All day comfort in headset mode. Have actually forgotten to remove it a couple times already.- Useful control features (mute, receiving volume, and sending output volume)- Good industrial design (i.e. cool looking + mike boom is not too long)CON:- Concerns about durability. The cable thickness and lack of robust strain relief looks like a potential for sudden failure. Considering this the top of the line, I would have expected better from Plantronics.- Value (paid $45 locally). Cost more than the phone itself.If it lasts awhile, I expect to be a happy customer. For $30 on Amazon, I see little downside, and probably no better product for the intended use.",3
"Clear as a bell

Worked extremely well with both our Motorola Cell phone and Uniden cordless phone. Called several people immediately to ask how clear my voice was, and they all stated that my voice was very clear. I could hear them clearly as well",4
"Durability, but Low sound quality

I bought this for its durability, but the sound quality was pretty low/poor; volume was low too.",3
"Love it!

I work from home and use the headset much of the day. I like the option of having 2 different ways to wear it. I find the over-the-head style most comfortable. No complaints from anyone about not being able to hear me. The mute switch is a great feature. Have also used the volume adjustment. Have not had need to try the microphone adjustment yet.Absolutely no issues. Highly recommended.",4
"This is what I was looking for!

I enjoy this over-the-head headset. I have tried over-the-ear and earbud hands-free units, but this is by far the most secure and comfortable hands-free style. The volume control is easy to use and it has handy mute on/off switch. No more finding the mute button and adjusting the volume on my Treo 650 anymore (pretty dangerous while driving). My only complaint is the volume is a little low if you're talking to a soft-spoken person. But it's tough anyway to listen to him/her without the headset, plus you can detach the cushion on the earpiece so the receiver is a little closer to your ear.",4
"Best headset EVER!

I've owned close to a dozen phones and headsets over the last few years and had problems hearing and being heard. I need a great quality headset for my home business and this one is AWESOME! The earpiece did not fit my ear well, but the over the head one fit great and it's very comfortable. Works for my home phone and cell phone. Highly recommended!",4
"Great product, great customer service

I own two Plantronic M175 headsets. They work on both my Vtech Cordless phone and my older model Motorola cell phone. I like the volume control, mute button, and adjustable microphone level. I have only used it in the "headset" mode, and it is very comfortable. And finally, Plantronics customer support is the best. Even though I have had to replace my headset (perhaps due to my own neglect), they have been very prompt with sending me a replacement at no charge.",4
"Excellent all purpose headset

I like ""over the head"" headsets. They feel more secure. I especially like this one because I can use it on my cell phone and on portable phones around the house. I like being able to mute, change the volume on the ear-piece, and change the volume on the speaker without touching the phone.",4
"4.5 Stars!!!!!- worth it!

I received the M175 in 3/2003- it performed as expected for 10 months (hint - 1 year warranty). The casing on the wire became exposed, which caused noise interference. I use it 4 days a week for 8-10 hours at a time. I got my money worth and recommend it since there are no others on the market with the mute switch and volume control inline.",3
"The Only One That Worked!

I tried two other headsets, including another Plantronics model. Neither of the other two had enough volume output at the microphone. This model has a microphone volume slider switch which, when at max, works perfectly with my TouchPoint 5200.",4
"Comfortable; sounds great; you may have to speak up

This headset works well with my Uniden 900 MHz DSS phone (EXI3965). It is light and comfortable, with good sound quality, and is easy to wear. Microphone sensitivity (when set to the maximum) is only moderate; if you are a loud person you won't notice, but the soft-spoken may need to speak up. That may be because the mic boom ends near my cheek, not my mouth - it should be 1-2" longer. The volume control has limited range, but was somewhat effective in cutting hiss from an otherwise noisy cordless phone.",3
"Excellent headset

I had bought several of the wal-mart variety headsets and was getting pretty frustrated with their quality, lack of mute feature, etc, so finally I decided to spend some real money. I have a Plantronics headset at work that is decent, so I bought this one. It's even better than my headset at work!It is convertible from headset to earpiece (for those who like that sort of thing. The little padded thingy for the earpiece (when used in headset configuration) is very comfortable. I don't notice any discomfort even after 3-4 hours of usage. There is a mute switch on the wire, and both the earpiece and microphone volumes are adjustable.I have only had mine for a month or so, so I can't comment on the durability issues yet. Apparently, I'm not as acrobatic as some reviewers, so I don't expect problems.I really can't think of anything that I do not like about this piece of equipment.",4
"Don't Buy This Headset ! Microphone is inadequate .

We bought this headset recently and returned it the same day it arrived. The microphone does not sit close enough to your mouth to pick up your voice . We tried it both over your ear and on the headband but neither method worked well enough to locate the microphone close enough to your mouth to make quality calls. All the callers we talked to with this headset said they could hardly hear us. When you use this headset you will lose about 60% of your voice volume going out to the callers you are talking to and there are no volume controls that will help the situation.My advice is to pay a little more and find a headset that places the microphone infront of your mouth to pick up your voice much better , those you call will appreciate that you did.",0
"Very good headset!

I bought this headset to use with my cordless phone system which I use with Skype. I have a Bluetooth headset on my left ear, and I keep this one on my right so I can answer my cell phone and the regular phone simultaneously while I am working on my computer. I use only Motorola cell phones and Bluetooth units, and previous cordless phone headsets left a lot to be desired. The Plantronics unit is wondeful; it's light enough that I forget it's there, and even half-deaf me can hear it well. The adjustable hearing is great, as is the adjustable volume on the microphone. I heartily recommend it.",4
"Works great, but only for 5 months

The headset is great using the over the head setup. I cannot hear with the clip on setup. Here is the major problem. I am just getting ready to call because the cord is shorting out again. I bought the orignal in June 2004, started shorting out where the cord goes into the connection into the phone in Nov. 2004 (5 months). Called and they replace and were very nice. Same exact short happened in April 2005 (5 months) and they replaced it again, no questions asked. Now it happened again in Oct. 2005 (6 months). We will say what they say this time. I can't keep this up. Do other people just buy a new one?",2
"Finally, I can hear and be heard

I have a motorola cell phone and tried several other headsets (and earsets) including the one that came with the phone. None worked as well as this set. Either I couldn't understand the other person (sound is badly muffled) or be understood. With this set, I use it in a way that wraps around my head and so far it works great. It's a bit bulkier than other earset and takes two hands to put on, but once it's on it's very comfortable. So, I just put it on as soon as I get in my car in case someone calls me while driving (my phone automatically answers incoming calls when the headset is connected). This is a definite keeper.",4
"It works well

I use this headset with a Motorola Star-Tac. I works perfectly. What make this better is that it is tele-coil compatible, yet reasonably priced. I also find the over the head style more stable, especially on long rides in the car.",4
"Seller is Dishonest

This seller is dishonest. The headset arrived in a plastic bag without any packaging or instruction manual, and it did not have the over-ear attachments that are displayed in the picture on the web site and are supposed to come with the headset. I emailed the companmy to complain, but I never got a response.",0
"Really disappointed

The unit is not usuable because people I was on the phone with couldn't hear me. Wish I hadn't spent the money on it.",0
"ONLY FOR CELL PHONES

Even though the connection works with most HOME CORDLESS PHONES... I would only recommend you buy this for use with a cell phone if you want a good CORDLESS headset try Radio Shack or Panasonic on amazon.com",2
"Plantronics M-175 -- a mind of it's own?

The headset is very light a easy enough to use, however there are a few comments that need to be made.Apparently if you have the in-line volume control set to the highest level (or nearly so) the unit must pick up some type of signal from the ether and initiates a re-dial of the last number called [when used on a mobile phone]. Very annoying. Due to this hypersensitivity, you will also hear the ""buzz-click-click-click"" that you sometimes get when certain mobile phones pick up stray signals. Also the plug doesn't seem to fit snugly into the jack/port on the phone and has to be pressed (and held) in by hand - could be an issue with my phone.The volume/clarity in the earpiece is not all that fantastic, and to improve it you still must press the earpiece more firmly to your ear with one of your hands (not so ""hand free) but for a lightweight unit, this could be expected.",2
"Keep your hands off this

flimsy, puts extra noise on the line. not worth the price.",1
"junk

i would advise to not purchase this item it never worked very well. the one i bought at the dollar store worked better. then i find out amazon will not will not back up there products after 30 days. what a learning experience. knowing this i will never buy from amazon again. keep this in mind when purchasing a product from this company.",0
"It was good till it broke

This is a great product for folks who are always on the road or for people with RS injuries. Personally, I like the headband better than the over-the-ear or in-your-ear variety. Unfortunately, the wires broke or came loose where they connect to the headset. Guess I'll have to buy me a new one.",3
"The only headset I use

I am in a job that requires me to be on the phone all the time. I have been using this same exact brand of Plantronics headset for years. It lasts about 1-2 years, but that seems about the norm with all the headsets I have had, or have heard about from others. I like that there is a mute option on the wire and it is very comfortable.",4
"Comfortable and clear but easily broken

The headset fits the standard 2.5mm jack found on many cordless phones. The fit is comfortable and the sound is fine, both incoming and outgoing. However, mine broke just shy of two months after I bought it.",1
"broke within a week

I use headsets everyday while I work from home. It is expected to have to replace these from time to time, but this one didn't even last me a week.",1
"Something is really wrong here (updated 5/14/2012)

I bought this same item from Amazon 2 years ago and it came with the 2.5mm plug as shown in the specs on the Plantronics website. But this second purchase came with a 3.5mm plug.Update 5/14/2012: According to a Plantronics rep, the 3.5mm unit is OEM for Verizon. So seems like these Verizon units are repackaged (which is why it comes in a bag instead of a blister pack) and are being passed on as M175C units. As a side note, the ""M"" in M175C means ""Mobile"", which means 2.5mm plug. Now, not all is doom and gloom as some people can actually use a 3.5mm headset, and this is a good one and certainly not fake.The rep has suggested that I file a warranty claim and get a replacement, which I did.I only wish that I could rate Amazon 1 star and this headset a 5 star, because Amazon has been real sloppy these days. Due to this and similar experiences, as well as most of my Subscribe and Save items not existing anymore, I cancelled my Prime membership in protest.",0
"static, poor sound quality

Excited about this based on good reviews, but did not have the same experience.Tested on my Nexus S cell phone, person on the other end complained about static and poor quality sound. I unplugged headset and switched to using my cell, and they said the problem went away, so unfortunately problem seems to be with this headset.Also, just FYI, this does not come retail packaged, but shows up in a plastic bag with no instructions. Not a problem for me, but makes me wonder where these are from and the quality.",1
"Great working product, but the headset broke...

I bought this because I work from home and participate in conference calls most of the day. The audio of the headset was great, but less than a month later the headset broke (the plastic holding the ""band"" of metal that goes around your head cracked) and now I can't use it anymore.\Update December 2011- So I contacted Plantronics about the headset breaking, and they sent me a new headset, no questions asked. I have changed my review to 4 stars to reflect the amazing service that they provided me with. Thanks Plantronics!",3
"Plantronics Headset lasted approx 1.5 year

Used the headset daily at work for 1.5 years with no problem, but then wires gave out and calls had static or no audio at all.",2
"Great for Suitable Cordless Phones

I bought this headset to plug into myPhilips VOIP841 PC-Free DECT 6.0 Wireless IP PhoneandPhilips VOIP 321 Skype Dual Phone Single Handset ( VOIP3211G/37 )to let me call into teleconferences whilst still having my hands free to type.Pros:- Compatibility: Worked without issues with both my cordless phones.- Features: The headset allows adjustment of earpiece and microphone volumes which allows the headset to be tweaked to work optimally for the phone and user. Also, having a mute switch on the cable control module is very useful.- Audio Quality: Incoming voices come in loud and clear and I've never had any complaints about my voice being unclear.- Comfort: I wear this for at least an hour at a time and have never felt uncomfortable wearing it. There is the usual adjustable headband, the microphone boom can be moved and the earpiece can be worn on either ear.Cons:- A version with two earpieces rather than just one would have been preferable.",3
"nice 2.5 mm headset

I needed a replacement headset for a cordless phone. This has an over the head and over the ear options. This is working perfectly.",4
"Does NOT fit the Aiptek DZO-V38

I bought this for my camera (the Aiptek DZO-V38) and it's too freakin' big! I know it says it's for phones but in the description it says it's supposed to fit this camera AND THAT'S A LOAD OF CRAP!!!! So now I have wasted even MORE money buying this dang battery. I'm not happy at ALL!",0
"Works great on Summer Infant baby monitor

I bought this battery to replace the one in my Summer Infant Sleek and Secure baby monitor unit and it works perfectly. The same battery sold by Summer Infant cost 4 times more! The battery arrived in brand new condition and partially charged. After a full 8 hour initial charge, the monitor now lasts hours without being plugged in. Definitely recommend this product for any device that will accept it.",4
"Excellent battery for cell phone

When you need a cell phone battery...this is the one for your Nokia Cell phone...especially if you can't purchase one at any of the local stores.",4
"Poor I'm afraid

I took delivery of 2 batteries. Neither would take or hold a charge more than 5 minutes. I was able to get my old battery to do better than that. I still don't know what the problem is. Customer service was good. Shipping was on time but I had to get a refund which they gave me. I have no problem with the company only the product. They said they tested it but I have had no luck.",0
"Not good

Didn't work any better than the battery I was replacing. Doesn't hold it's charge. Waste of money, it's cheaper to just buy a new phone.",0
"Great find great price

I have 2 of those old nokia phones laying around in case I drop my droid in the toilet . I went to try one out and it came on for a second and immediately shut off. I checked the batterys and they were both swolen and worthless.I was elated to find these for such a great deal. Thanks again Amazon.",4
"bl-6c

got as replacement battery for alesis videotrak works great as good as the original bought multiples so when battery dead just swap out for spare",4
"Battery Cell Phone & automobile AVR

This battery charges fast and really hold a charge for a long time. I use it in my AVR camera in the automobile, recording the video as I drive. I have left it on for 200 miles and it records it all.",4
"Excellent Replacement Battery

Battery was in original packaging and the shipping was prompt. Now I get 3 days of standby power instead of the 3 hours with the original battery which is 7 years old. Very satisfied.",4
"Nokia OEM BL-6C Battery

I needed a new battery for my Nokia phone as the battery I had was 6 years old and kept dying on me.I looked up the phone online to check which was the correct and recommended battery for my phone and found the BL-6C Lithium Ion battery. The purchase from Amazon was quick, simple and inexpensive. I am very satisfied with my new battery and only have to charge it every other week instead of every day as I was needing to do with my original battery.",4
"Instant Delivery - Perfect performance

Bought on Saturday 9/17, it was shipped Monday 9/19, and arrived in perfect condition on 9/20. Well packaged. By ALL appearances including holograms appears to be original manufacturer product. Charged once for about 3 hours. A month later the battery is still at full bars. I use the phone on standby for probably 24-36 hours a week. Otherwise it is off, unless I want to make or receive a particular call. I will deal with this vendor again. Amazon and Happy Cellular make a great team!",4
"Just perfect product, value for money!!

Made in Japan batteries, its good and long lasting!! Value for money and I would recommend this product to new customers who are looking for these batteries!",4
"Good service

I purchased ten batteries. The batteries are functional properly. However, no clear manufacturer labels and some of them have recharge problems.",2
"A Decent Battery at a Good Price

This Battery turned out to be much less expensive than I expected it to be at under $5. It took a little longer to arrive than I expected, but not much. The only fault I can find with it is that it doesn't seem to stay charged as long as the original did. But over all I am happy with this purchase.",3
"Works great

I was a skeptic when I saw the price but I figured it was worth a try. The battery is perfect!!",4
"Spare battery for Nokia phone

The battery was delivered in a sealed, secure envelope. The shipping was fast and I have no complaints about this seller.",4
"Tracfone battery

Service quick, bought 2 replacement batteries based on other reviews. Phone still wouldn't take a charge. Bought a new phone. Skip the batteries and buy a new phone instead.",1
"Short and Sweet

Needed the product overnight. Shipping time was short. Product condition was sweet. Very pleased.",4
"Works but ...

only lasted about a year. It is no longer reliably holding a charge and needs to be replaced already. Oh well.",2
"Stefan

Ordered 2 batteries and received within a few days. Slight mixup in shipment, but it was immediately corrected by shipper. Batteries are OEM and work just like they're supposed to. Very satisfied with both products AND service.",4
"GREAT PRICE

THIS BATTERY WAS VERY REASONABLE, I COULDN'T FIND ONE LOCALLY EVEN WITH SHIPPING THIS WAS A BARGAIN.",4
"Nokia Battery for a Shorty Cell Phone

I ordered 2 batteries from 2 sources both arrived on the same day. Fast service via USPS.",4
"Nokia Li-battery

The prev. battery came with Nokia phone and lasted for about 2+ years. This one is ""so far so good"" and I hope will last for sometime.",2
"Nokia BL-6C Phone Battery

Product is exact replacement for my Nokia and, after initial charging, immediately rejuvenated my dying phone. It holds a charge very well and was a real bargain for what I paid. I bought two at the low price because I'd read reviews that sometimes they didn't perform well, but I haven't had any problem at all. Excellent purchase from a very fast and reliable seller.",4
"Not as good as original battery

This is also a replacement battery for a Nokia TracFone. My old battery, when new, would last about 2 weeks on standby. The new battery I ordered can barely last a week. I have no complaint with the transaction otherwise.",2
"Excellent Service

Seller sent e-mail confirming shipping date and package identificationnumber. Items received were genuine new NOKIA batteries. I found thesale price to be a bargain.",4
"Trac Phone Battery

I was surprised that you can not purchase a replacement battery for the Trac Phones with out paying four times the cost of the phone. I think this is ridiculous. I am happy that sellers of Amazon.com see the need to sell these items. Thank you.",4
"Finally got what I ordered

The first battery I was sent arrived in a padded envelope. Not wrapped, no receipt, nothing except the battery. Tried it in my phone & it did not hold a charge.Wrote a scathing report on the web site. Received an email from a stranger talking about my battery & wanting me to remove my report IMMEDIATELY. Told him I would take it down as soon as I received a NEW battery. This one at least came in a plastic bag.So far it is working great.",3
"works... but not that well!

I've had this headset for over a week. Ordered it after seeing so many good reviews about it. Unfortunately, I should have trusted all the complaints by a few users, 'coz they are all true! This headset works, but sure not as good as advertised. My friends on the other end complained about noises, breaking up and that they cannot hear me well. Don't even think about talking in the wind. It does not sit well on my ear either, feels like it is falling off. And it sure doesn't look as cute as in the pic - too big!I bought it through AccessaryOne without noticing their return policy excludes ALL bluetooth headset, and have not being able to reach their customer service, by phone or email. The phone number provided was even out of date. My advise, don't buy it, and not from this seller.",1
"Nice device

I have been using this bluetooth headset for about 1 month. Thus far I am pleased. It needs to be recharged about once a week and reception is good. Great value, IMO.",4
"Great headset

I wish they had more than a 5 star rating. Anyone who drives and talks on the phone should definitely get one of these. Voice activated so you never need to take your eyes off the road. Great for walking, too! Make sure your cellular phone is blue tooth capatible - most of them are now.",4
"Great product!

This is the best headset of all I've used. And I tried it finally because of all its good reviews at Amazon! After many trials and failures, I couldn't find one at Best Buy, Fry's or Radio Shack that would work dependably for my Razr phone. But this one does.",4
"Nice headset.... while it lasted :-(

Had this headset for 3 months. Worked pretty well, nice sound volume and people didn't complain about not being able to hear me. I was pretty happy with it overall until today, when the speaker fell off the body of the headset. Both wires separated from the main body (the adhesive failed, then the wires came un-soldered).I had a couple of small complaints prior to the unit failing. The unit hurt my ear after a couple of hours of wear. It would randomly lose the bluetooth connection to the phone, and was kind of a pain to set back up.I won't be buying another Cardo Scala product.",1
"Great!!!

This headset was referred to me by a guy that works on commission!! He swore to me that it would be more reliable than the High Dollar headsets out there. It just so happened that I knew 2 people that had to send their High Dollar headsets back to the manufacturer because they were malfunctioning! This inexpensive alternative has been as reliable as promised, and I highly recommend it to anyone that believes that more expensive doesn't always mean better!!",4
"Works great. Great sound

I have the Scala 500. I have had it since last July. People I talk to say it sounds better then when I use the actual phone by itself. No one has ever said ""What did you say?"" The button started to act up. So I called Cardo. I sent it in and received the new one in about a week. The only problem is it drops the connection some times, while in stand by. I have not had it drop an actual call.",3
"Not Consistent

Some times the person on the other end hears crystal clear other times person says it sound like you are in a empty room on speaker phone with kind of a echo.",1
"Number 1 in the world for a reason!

The Cardo Scala 500 is an excellent headset, and you can't beat the price!These headsets are ranked number 1 in the world for value and they deserve it. I tried many expensive headsets and none deliver the voice quality, battery life, or comfort as the Cardo. I have a performance exhaust on my car and no other headset allowed people to hear me while driving, even at 6000 rpm there is no distortion and people can barely hear the car. You will not be disapointed with this headset.",4
"Very useful, works pretty well

I bought this item a few weeks ago, primarily because many people reported it would work well with my PPC 6700. Particularly they mentioned good volume and no hassle pairing. I can attest to both. Pairs very easily. Decent volume, though in my noisy old Ford it's a little hard to hear. In the office though, clear as a bell. Probably about 20ft. range before I get static, not too bad. Battery life is AWESOME. Nice to see a manufacturer not actually lie when they report that. Now if I could get my PPC battery to last more than 2 minutes! On the whole quite satisfied. Not as sexy as the Motorola headset, but easy to use, light weight and looks better in person than in images on sites.",3
"Cardo works great

I got word of this device when I noticed it was bundled with a BT keyboard offered by Nextel. I didn't want the promotion, but I did want the headset, so I did a little research and discovered that many users were rating the Cardo scala over much better known devices. They were right. This headset works fine and it is half to a third of the price of other brands. The only drawback (and I have no point of comparison since the Cardo is the only BT headset I've used) is that the unit will lose connection with the Blackberry often. It isn't hard to reconnect, but it is annoying because you can't tell that it became disconnected. I recommend it.",3
"sala 500 wda

it's a very good headset sound quality is excellent but the ear attachment piece that's optional is poor quality. I had one of the first ones that cardo made which was made with a stronger ear attachment but with the new headset the attachment is effortless.Great headset though sound quality far beats motorola hs 850",3
"Bad connection

Have tried the scala500, Jabra800, Moto850. The Jabra was the best followed by the Moto then the scala.The scala just had too much static and poor audio quality. It fit the best and was very light, but the sound was bad and the other side said I sounded horrible. My wife refused to talk to me while I had it on. It linked easily to my phone and did everything right except work.",1
"Amazingly durable !!!

Okay- I have to admit I knew very little when I purchased this little gadget as a bluetooth wireless headset - but I think I was lucky in my purchase! This device was effortless to set up. Essentially I looked at the setup card, charged it up and pushed the 'on' button. It was recognized instantly and the sound quality has been phenomenal. I haven't found the headset truly uncomfortable, though after about 4 hours - I am ready to take it off. I recently accidentally 'washed' my headset in a shirt pocket ... well other than being a little 'cleaner' it didn't change it at all. Still excellent sound quality and it works fine - that is pretty amazing!! The only real 'bad part' is getting it out of it's nifty little holder mechanism - I have had difficulty with this and ended up about pulling the 'earpiece' off - but managed to get it back together. So, even with considerable abuse, it remains a solid little unit! I can't complain.",3
"pretty good

It works pretty well. I have no problems about its functionality but the package was missing a rubber item that hooks up to the part that goes into your ear. Without that, the headset does not hold in the ear very well and isn't too secure. Other than that, it's an excellent buy for the buck.",3
"Cheap, YES. Overall quality, POOR

I've bought this earpiece after I've read a review stating it was the best match to TREO 650 which I own (This one, YES it is a great device).Ergonomics is poor and it feels like it will fall from your ear all the time.The voice quality was really poor. Noise on the reception and people hearing me would complaint of low level and noise as well.It only lasted for two weeks because although the belt clip is small and cute it did not hold it and before I knew it was gone.",1
"Works pretty well with the Treo 650

I think this headset works well. There are times in the car that the volume could be a bit louder, but there are times when it is too loud (strange).My only real complaint is there is static sometimes (that only I can here), but from what I have read, this is a function of the weak bluetooth signal from the Treo rather than the headset itself. Oddly enough, it isn't consistant.",3
"Great cheap handsfree set

I have a sony T16 and wanted to check a decent but moderately priced hands free set. Didn't feel like buying a unit priced higher than my phone :). The decision to buy this unit was helped by various reviews here on amazon and other forums and after using it for about 2 months, I like this unit. There is some distortion when I use the unit and people on the other end have complained about similar interference too. I have noticed that when walking outdoors on a moderately windy day causes some distortion - the built in software to reduce wind sound doesn't work as well. Indoors I have had good luck with the headset. Somedays It works between three walls across 15 feet and sometimes it doesn't. There is a slight delay between the phone ring and the headset but that is quite acceptable. The headset can be used on both ears which is a big plus and the packaged charger charges the unit quite fast. I just hate the blue led that is quite distracting to most other people in the room.",3
"poor sound quality

The sound quality of the Scala 500 is too poor for use in a business environment. Customers could not hear me on several occasions and the headset volume was too low for use in noisy environments like a car. In general, the sync process of bluetooth is quite a burden. It takes about 20 seconds -- this means that you can't sync it when needed, but must leave it on at all times if you wish to use it on incomming calls. Until I can find a bluetooth headset of comparable quality I have gone back to a $11 hardwired headset that I purchased at my local convience store.",1
"I'm delighted

I purchased this headset to work with a PowerBook and a Nokia 3650. With the 3650 it paired easily and all functions worked perfectly. The Macintosh initially reported that my Bluetooth device didn't support a headset; this was corrected by running Apple's Bluetooth firmware updater.Even better news was that the headset actually supports up to 8 parings, so to switch between devices you just need to disconnect from one and connect from the other.According to scala support:1. Pair headset to Device #1.2. Place headset into Pairing Mode (red/blue alternating flashes).3. Pair headset to Device #2.4. Repeat as many times as desired until you have paired to all your desired BT devices. (Maximum of 8 devices.)5. To switch the headset's connection from one paired device to another, the device it is currently connected to must drop the connection, allowing another paired device to connect to the headset.And 'tis so.Also worth noting: The strap/clip arrangement that I got was different from that pictured in the online manual (and better); the neck lanyard doesn't need to be used with the belt clip. Rather, it plugs into the charging port.Volume is plenty loud. Sound is very legible. Sometimes there's a bit of quiet background static, but I've already spent hours talking on it and it hasn't been intrusive.Build quality of the unit, ear hook, and lanyard are great. I'd be a bit nervous about leaving town with only the eyeglass clip, since the plastic arm seems a bit brittle (I'd use it, but would keep the ear hook nearby in case it snapped).Overall, this is a great product, and Cardo has been very prompt and very helpful in answering my email queries.",4
"Even works on the HOG..

I read a review of the scala-500 in one of the many motorcycle magazines I subscribe to. The review said that it even worked while riding (not that it was recomended, mind you) at speeds up to 75 MPH. Being who I am, I had to get one to test those claims. I tested it with three different helmets, a skid lid, a 1/2 helmet and a full-face clam-shell style. The skid lid and the 1/2 straps pressed it snugly, but not uncomfortably, against my ear. The full-face didn't work too well, as that the helmet is designed to fit snugly all around. Hurt like the Devil! But while riding at surface street speeds, 25 - 45 MPH, I could hold a conversation without too much problem. At highway speeds, about 65 MPH, the wind did affect the microphone slightly, but the speaker wasn't drowned out as much as I would have expected. All in all, works great in rather strong wind. The set-up with my V710 only took a few seconds and has a great range. I can leave my phone on the charger in the kitchen, and use the headset on the deck, about 12' away.",4
"Good Performance - Poor Construction

This bluetooth headset provides good performance, as good as any other I have used, and with great listening volume. However, the construction is poor - I have had to send it in for replacement under warranty twice already - the cover over the earpiece falls off. Cardo customer support is great and the replacement was fairly quick.",2
"Better sound quality than the Motorola HS810

I have a treo 650 and started my forray into bluetooth technology with the Motorola HS 810. It was a pretty good device unless you wanted to use it to talk. It had a solid build quality and felt very comfortable but the sound quality was horrible. I returned it to Best Buy and purchased the Cardo Scala 500.Overall the sound quality of the cardo scala 500 is much much better that the motorola HS610. You can read the expert reviews over at treocentral.com which pretty much say the same thing. It does seem to fit loosely against the ear and I find myself often working with it to try to get it closer to my ear.With the treo 650 it connects better than the motorola. I have to wonder of sound quality differs with different phones because of the polarity of opinions listed above. Either that or people working for motorola are posting on this site.The charging base is cheap. I'm kind of rough on electronic equipment. I don't delicately place the device into the base but rather slam it in there as I come home from work. The delicate tins that make contact with the earpiece are easy to break and indeed I have already broken mine. The replacement bases are only $6 but they are backordered at the company at this time. In fact I came here looking for a replacement base so I can use my earpiece again but I have not been able to find the thing.It does come with a piece that attaches to your glasses or shades which is outstanding in my opinion. It actually keeps the device against your ear better than the loop and is more comfortable.Overall, I would make the purchase again.Pro's: Sound quality, ease of use, priceCon's: Poor charging base, doesn't fit tight against the ear",3
"Great, but one problem...

I thought the BT headset worked GREAT! And I tried so hard to keep it, but the earpiece part that went in the ear came off so easily that is showed the wires off. I thought it was a defect and it might have been, so I ordered another replacement, it came two days later...was pumped about that, but then the same thing happend. Great headset, but the defect was in the piece that stuck in the ear. Love the lanyard, the holster, the feel and the look, but didn't work. I did some research and it seems like there are a couple different versions of the Scala 500, one with the cradle for charging and one without, I bought the one without and it had the mesh earpiece that came off...I think the one with the cradle has a more secure ear insert, so I am in the middle of purchasing that one (it's black). Good luck!",3
"Best Sub-$50 Headset by Far, especially for glasses wearers

I recently purchased an Audiovox SMT5600. I wanted a bluetooth headset with the following requirements:1) Under $50 bucks2) Good sound quality coming and going3) Comfortable to wear, with or without glassesI purchased several bluetooth headset to try including ones from Logitech, Plantronics and Motorola, and several off-brands, including one from IOGEAR. Several had decent sound quality on incoming calls, but the person on the other end of the line was contantly asking me to repeat myself, especially if I was outside or in a windy environment. One in particular, (I believe it was the Logitech) had great outgoing sound quality, but extremely poor incoming quality. I was contstantly asking the other person to repeat themselves. The Scala 500 had great sound quality all around. The volume is more than adequate, even in noisy conditions. It was easy to hear and I rarely had to repeat myself even in 15mph winds. (which is a normal day here in Oklahoma)As an added bonus, It comes with a clip for glasses. As a glasses wearer, I've found this to be an exremely comfortable and easy solution to the bluetooth problem. Both the loop and the Clip are exremly comfortable.As I did not keep any of the other headsets, I cannot speak to comparitive battery life, but I only have to charge mine for a few hours every week or so. For business travel, this is very convenient, as I don't have to lug an extra charger around for this headset.All in all, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase, and I believe that this is by far the best headset for the money. At under $50, it is a steal!!!!!!Note: Scala did not include a silicone cap in the product. They ask you to send off for it. It wil take 6 to 8 weeks to come in, and they will tell you that you will have to superglue it to your headset. Don't bother unless you have an extremely large inner ear. It is a great product without the glued on piece that takes 2 months to get.",4
"This headset ROCKS!

I have been very relectant to get a bluetooth headset because so many people I know have had issues with them. I got this after a recommendation from a friend who had to get a new one after his failed. It is wonderful. I use it all the time and the sound quality is amazing.",4
"Thought it was GREAT but then.......

I had a motorola headset previous to this but was disappointed that it always felt as if it was going to Fly off of my head. Then I bought the Scala.At first use it was great, the volume was good and it stayed tight on my ear without being uncomfortable. Then after only a week the small cup tht fits in the ear simply fell off. The practically microscopic connections had sheared off and there was no way to fix it.",2
"Possible user error?

I've used this for a few months, no problems at all. Battery life is good, and I don't find the volume adjustment awkward. Two things I want to address:1) People say it fits poorly. I thought this was the case at first, but then realized that the part that loops around your ear is adjustable! It's bendable and you're supposed to shape it to your ear. Once I did this, I can't shake the thing off if I wanted to.2) Low volume. I have a Motorola A630, and this headset will make me go deaf! There's two volume adjustments, one on the phone and one on the earpiece. Try using both.I enjoy mine and I think it works great. Range isn't great, maybe 10-15 feet, but works fine for keeping your phone in your pocket or on your desk and talking with the headset on.",3
"Good item, didn't work for me.

Let me begin this review by stating that a lot of people have used this device quite successfully. As for me, there were two main problems. First, I found the sound level to be too low. While it's easy enough to turn up the volume, the problem lies in the microphone being so close that it causes a major echo for the person on the other end. The second problem I had was that I was never able to transfer a call from the device to the phone. I tried to use this model for a couple weeks just to make sure but, after that time, I decided to send it back and keep looking.",1
"Scala 500 Does The Job Nicely

My needs were for a headset in an industrial, outside environment, where carrying my cellphone is not convenient. The Scala-500 does it nicely: it seems secure on the ear and is fairly comfortable to wear. Within the limited distance to the cellphone (~30'), it functions well. The very best feature is its excellent wind-noise reduction. Every party I've asked says they can hear my voice clearly (it also mutes background machinery noise).",4
"May be it works, BUT NOT for me...

Influenced by all those nice reviews and the price I decided to get me one of those. Pairing with my Samsung SGH-D600 was a breaze, I adjusted the earhook to fit perfectly on my ear (no wabling). The design is nice and compact.What comes to performance, there I was disappointed.I could hear people on the other side without any problems, the sound is pretty good, but people could not hear me, they heard pieces of what I was saying.It was practically impossible to have a conversation because people kept asking me to repeat myself.Sometimes it dropped connection with my phone, which is really inconvinient when driving.May be I had a faulty unit or it was not compatible with my phone, which I doubt, but I would not get this headset again.Thanks for reading.",1
"Easy to use

I gave this 3 stars when comparing it to every other bluetooth headset. For someone looking to spend less than $50 I'd say this is a 4 1/2 star purchase.I did have people complain of an echo when talking to me. I had the volume up somewhat loud and they could hear themselves. That could be solved by Cardo putting an earbud on the speaker to channel the sound into your ear rather than broadcasting it.Also I did lose the dang thing not too long after I received it. First time buyers, be careful whatever headset you buy. You won't believe how easy it is to lose these things.",2
"Scala is great

This was my first Bluetooth, however it was recommended by friends. The sound is great, and people are suprised they dont hear all of the wind they normally hear from other headsets.",3
"You won't have people saying there's too much wind noise.

The wind noise reduction technology is solid - you don't have to cup your ear, or the headset, or walk backwards, etc. Better sound quality than I had with a corded earpiece (once I got the little rubber cap attachment). Comfortable to wear, and very lightweight.",4
"Cardio Scala 500

I received my first Scala and used it for 1 week and the earpiece fell off. So I returned it to Amazon, who sent me a new one in return, and after using it for 2 days, the earpiece fell off of that one.I will be returning the second one this week for a refund not an exchange.",0
"big disappointment

Once the novelty of walking around looking like a Star Trek character wore off, I had to put this away, writing off the $40 as a learning experience. Issues:- Sound quality is just adequate, for me as well as for my caller. Difficult to hear in my car on the freeway.- Tough to maintain a good fit over my ear.- Although paired, the headset frequently doesn't answer in time, so I missed a few calls. I found it safer to answer calls physically on the handset, but ...- The manual doesn't match the product at all - you're on your own to figure out a lot of the functionality, e.g. how to switch a call from handset to headset. Cardo tech support were pleasant and helpful, but their suggestions did not work.- Never got the headset to work with my iBook, though the pairing initially appeared to succeed.Not the headset's fault, but annoying:- Using Bluetooth really kills handset battery life. Ask yourself how badly you need a wireless headset.Pluses:- Initial pairing with Sony handset was straightforward.- Seemed to be decent battery life on the headset.",1
"Not worth it!

I bought this earpiece about 5 months ago. Contrary to some positive reviews I read online, I am not happy with it. The volume is WAY too low (I often find that I'm literally trying to stuff the earpiece into my ear to actually hear anything) and the wireless connection is not strong at all (you will begin to hear large amounts of static when the phone is as little as two feet away). Look elsewhere, that's what I'm doing now . . .",1
"Would return it if I could...

The good: The headset is fairly comfortable and very versatile. The clip for the glasses is cool. The battery life was impressive and charging time was less than advertised.The bad: Sound quality is very poor. Volume is way too low. Even with the windows up and the radio muted, I still have to concentrate to hear. A lot of static, even with minimal distance from the phone. The wind blocking technology must be broken on mine. Everybody I talk to complains at the lightest breeze.If the place I bought it from would have taken it back, (unfortunatley not Amazon) I would have returned it.The sound quality, comfort, and VOLUME were nothing compared to the Jabra I had before this.",2
"Ideal Bluetooth Headset - Great for Treo650

It all started with a delay in delivery. Got it 4 weeks after I ordered it. Once I got it an accessory was missing - silicone cap for speaker which I'm not needing at that time.It pairs very easily with my Treo 650 and has a great sound which was the most important for me.PRO- Light weight- Price competitve (Only 2 others of this quality/performance have lower price but less features)- Great sound (=loud)- Wind resistant microphone (works well outside, although still staticky sometimes)- Long battery lifeCON- Fit on ear could be tighter (that's how I perfer them)- More weight wouldn't have bothered me and could have made me feel like I know it's on my ear!Additional comment:- Don't know yet how reliable it will be after some month. Although so far so good.",4
"Great headset

I use this with a Motorola V330, they pair well, and I have had no problems with them communicating.I bought this particular product because I needed something I could use in my car with a window down. I wasn't expecting much, but this product addressed the issues I was concerned with. When I used it for the first time in the car, I rolled down the window, and found that it worked exactly how they claimed. Quite simply this thing is awesome.Pros:Works great outdoors.Very light, don't even know it's there.Volume is great.Range is great.Cons:I am not going to carry it around my neck, and the ""belt clip won't fit any belt that I have ever seen.If you want to try a BT headset, I highly recommend this one, the price is right, the quality is outstanding.",3
"Great Value

I searched the market for a month or more before purchasing this headset. It is a great value for the money and comfortable to wear. No complaints from clients but my wife states I sound like I'm in a barrel.",3
"Cardo Systems SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset

Excellent products for the price. I did have to send an email asking for my free car charger. It came within a few days. No complaints from me. Still using it almost a year later!",4
"Great product

I love using the bluetooth while driving on city streets and on the freeway. It is so easy to change modes from handset to bluetooth. All you have to do is turn the bluetooth off or on! I would reccomend this product to everyone that drives with a cell phone. I think it promotes safety for everyone.",4
"Wind Guard, What Wind Guard.

PRO:Cheap.Con:Bad Audio Quality.if you are using it in your right ear, you will need to place the phone in your right pocket.WindGuard Technology is marketing crap, the headset does not work at all in any kind of wind.",1
"Take this into cosideration first

-The Scala-500 works great with my Treo 650 and i have tried a lot of headsets.-Unfortunetly i bought right before i went to college which has wireless internet throughout the entire university so that makes the quality HORRIBLE! I mean to the point where i have to put my phone almost right next to the headset; which defeats the purpose all together.-Take this into consideration before you buy any bluetooth headset.- best way to defeat this problem is to pay the 60 70 dollars more fora bluetooth headset with 1.2 ghz which is a different wavelength than other headsets and wireless internet which is 2.4 frequency .",3
"Palm is the only problem

The headset works great!! The only problem is that Palm does not allow voice dialing to be activated by Bluetooth Headsets.",4
"First impressions

It works well, sound is clearIt is very sensitive, due to it's size - I've accidently turned it off when trying to make minor adjustments or position it on my head.All in all - satisfied.",3
"Hard to find a good bluetooth headset

Great product if you like the extras. But from a technical standpoint, the sound quality is below par. A lot of static.",1
"Junk

Earpeice breaks off so easily, mine was broke within 5 minutes of use. This headset lasted me about a week before it hit the trash can.",0
"Mine is missing the thing for the earpiece, too.

My package didn't include the thing for the earpiece, either, even though it is referred to in the manual. Curious.Re how it works, it's so-so. I haven't decided whether or not to keep it or not. It flops around some, and there is quite a bit of static. I'm not completely happy with it.",2
"Hardy!

Works well even in the wind. Can't listen to music through it with my SLVR though, as expected. I find I don't use it much though.I set up a shortcut in my SLVR for quickly enabling bluetooth when I am wearing my headset. If I have a bluetooth headset active, it refuses to play music at all - through the built-in speaker or a cable. But this is the fault of the SLVR.Update: I dropped it outside, where it got rained on for two days before I found it. Thoroughly dried it out and turned it on. Still works!",4
"Works well with my Treo

Bought this about 3 months back. Its working well with my Treo 650. I am using just the basic features for now although there are many advanced features I believe with this headset.",3
"Treo 650 Reception

Purchased the Cardo Scala expecting great things based on what others have written. The cost is not bad ($34) and it paired fine. Also, the battery life is good. The functionality is terrible. Bad static unless phone is right next to headset. If you wear phone on your left side and use headset on your right ear, this bluetooth is not for you. Also, the volume is very low. If you are outside, good luck hearing the person you are speaking with. I imagine in a library you would be fine though. I have gone back to my plug in headset and the fancy cardo scala is now sitting in my desk drawer.",1
"Cardo -- excellent value.

It delivered everything that it promised. A real value.",4
"BEST Bluetooth Headset So Far!

Best bluetooth headset $30.00 can buy. Works GREAT with Motorola E-815.You have to be able to ""read into"" some persons comments. For instance, do they know how to adjust the volume on their phone? lol Seriously, that WILL affect the volume of what you hear on the bluetooth headset. Most don't know that they need to turn up their phones volume in addition to the headests volume. Also, are they hard of hearing? Do they have sensitive ears? Do they have phone with weak bluetooth? etc... There are lot's of ""unique"" things can make a person think that any bluetooth headset is bad, when in reality it's one of the above problems instead.Any negatives? - No vibrate, and no personal ringtone. However most don't have that for under $75.00, so no big deal.Positives? - Light weight. Small. Lots of advanced features. Good battery life. Good range. Low cost. GREAT volume, it can even go louder than needed. The companies web site is offering a free ear insert if you like that kind of fit.",4
"Does not work well with LGVX8100

I purchased the the Scala-500 with the above phone about 2 weeks ago. The low volume on the device renders it useless. And, its not just me, my girlfriend ordered the same equipment and was upset with the sound level. Now we have to figure out how to return it! The only reason I gave it 1 star was because the pairing process was effortless and the necklace holder and belt clip were nice accessories.",0
"Scala 500 Bluetooth headset with Treo 650

Hands down this is the very best bluetooth headset for the Treo 650 that I have used. I have purchased and used the Motorola 850 and the Jabra's and there is no comparison. The Scala 500 is the neatest little headset. I found all the rest to have too low a volume when driving a car or in a heavy populated area like airports and retail stores. Also, the drop off from pairing which I haven't had happen with the Scala 500. The Scala 500 has very good volume and I am a little hard of hearing. Everything is up front and easy to use with good talk time (9hrs) and I really like the belt clip case. It has a clip-on adapter for glasses which I find is not necessary. I wear glasses and it works fine without the clip. It is very comfortable and fits the ear very well and can be worn for long periods of time without becoming uncompfortable. The next best part is it's price which is one half or less than the other headsets that won't come close to it's performance. Finally, after several hundreds of dollars and being very unhappy with all the other headsets I've tried and owned I have found the greatest little headset for the Treo. I am super happy and for only $39.95 and I saw them today on Shopgodzilla.com for 34.95. If you have a Treo it's an absolute must! Scala should hire me for advertising! Ha! I don't know them but they have come up with a winner in my book...Mick Smith, Springfield, Missouri",4
"OUTDOOR OPTION

SO FAR SO GOOD. I WORK IN A SPORTS AREANA IN THE WINTER AND A DRAG STRIP IN THE SUMMER. THE NOISE LEVELS ARE DEAFENING. WITHOUT THE EAR CAP, IT DOESN'T FUNCTION AS WELL AS YOU WOULD HOPE FOR. I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY EAR CAP. SO FAR SO GOOD. WE WILL SEE HOW IT TESTS OUT THIS SUMMER.",4
"Yet another fan of this little charm

Won't bore you with details, but I just about gave up with Bluetooth for my Sprint Treo 650. After reading the glowing reviews on the Cardo Scala 500, I gave it a try. I agree with everyone's assesment:- Clean signal (no bluetooth will never work 30' but for wandering the office, it's great).- Loud enough. Maybe too much rock music, but I found that I always wanted a few more dBs out of other headsets.- Answers/connects within a couple seconds. Other units I found, took much longer- Comfortable. I did have to bend the ear loop a bit to get it comfortable for my ear (I'm a big guy and probably have big ears).Just how comfortable? One day I was upset that I lost my headset -- well I lost it in my ear!Can't comment on wind noise or battery life yet, but I suspect it's pretty good. Also liked this instructions for the impatient (no history of Bluetooth, just the basics).Yes, this is the best headset I've ever tried.",4
"Poor quality/design with speaker

The speaker for your ear is uncomfortable and poorly designed. The speaker on my headset broke after 3 months. Will not buy another Cardo headset.",0
"Very Poor Reception

I have used this for Vonage phone calls on my computer - I would speculate my computer has more bluetooth power/range than the other devices - but the scala-500 begins to break up as near as 8 feet away.I used it with my Sony Ericsson T610 phone - works well. But again, only around 5-8 feet of range.Used it with a new Samsung T809. TERRIBLE. Static every time it tries to connect. Poor reception while the phone is being held inches away from the scala-500. Even walking around with the phone in my pocket, the scala-500 looses connection altogether. I suspect it's more the Samsung's fault.Im returning this and trying a Tekkeon headset.",1
"Poor sound in car and outdoors

I have a Jabra BT150 that came with my LG VX8100, and I was disappointed with the sound quality, so I purchased the Scala 500 based on the reviews. I'm not sure why I had such a different experience as some other reviewers, but this product was very disappointing considering how its pitched as ""wind cancelling"". First of all, the sound reception was so sensative that when I was in my car, the mic picked up so much road noise that folks on the other end could barely hear me at times. Also, when I was outdoors, people could tell right away because of the wind noise. It sounded great when you were in a quiet room or if your car was at a full stop. But not being able to use it while driving defeated the purpose of having a headset to begin with. Finally, the limited adjustments were disappointing compared to the Jabra. You could only move the ear hook in and out vs. being able to rotate it like the Jabra. On the positive side, the incoming sound quality was excellent...very loud and clear. Also, pairing was a breeze. I really wish this headset worked out, because it was very economical.",1
"Good Sound but Flimsy Build

3 Days after receiving the headphone I pulled it off my ear on the way to work. The speaker for the headphone detached from what was a minor tug. The sound is pretty good for a wireless headphone, it is easy to use, but too bad it is built so flimsy. I did receive good service from the manufacturer however, and I was able to get the unit replaced pretty easily.",2
"New improved version

This headset was recently changed by the manufacturer. They have replaced the ""charging station"" (an awkward device in which my headset never really seated well) with a direct plug into the end of the headset. This new design works a lot better than the old one. The headset itself is very comfortable with very good voice and sound quality.",4
"Did not meet expectation

I am using Scala 500 with a Motorola A630. My decision to buy this one was primarily driven by the reviews. I have used (still using) a Motorola HS810 with a SE T610.Opening the box: Excellent packaging, comes with all the bells and whistles you need to get started. A nice lanyard, a cool clip, CD and a very useful quick-start guide.Pairing with phone: Less than 5 min to get started if you know how your phone works. Very easyEase of use: Turning it on and off will take considerable more effort compared to other models, where just opening a boom will switch on the device. If left on, it will FLASH a bright LED (forget about keeping it on at night in a dark room).Sound quality: I would leave with all the above negs if sound quality is acceptable. But it is not. I have continuous crackling noise with two different phones. As I mentioned my HS810 works fine in the same environment. There is lot to be desired from HS810, but Scala 500 is a very poor device. The 2 stars are because of the accessory and packaging and low low price.Bottom line: You get what you pay for!",1
"Small, easy to use, great volume control

I bought this ear piece for $35. At first I wasn't sure if this is good since it is so cheap. Well, now I am a happy bluetooth ear piece user! It is small, easy to set up (took me 5 minutes), and sound is exceptional! I have Nokia 6600, I get to listen to the music using my ear piece while playing Hold'em, while eating lunch, I get to watch movie using my ear piece (so I don't bother other people.Highly recommended for someone who wants to own a wireless headset for under $40.Only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the design. It is not that great looking, but acceptable for the low price.",3
"Pretty much a waste of money

I am very disappointed. It doesn't allow the freedom to flow between hands free and not... I hate that. And the volume is incredibly low. It may pair up, but I wouldn't say easily. Try doing it in the middle of a conversation you answered before pairing: 3 minutes later it may pair.I wish I had just spent the extra $30 and properly replaced my Motorola that I accidentally ran over.",0
"hard to beat for the price

Solid bluetooth headset, particularly considering the price. I like the fact that it rests lightly against your ear, rather than inside. It's extremely lightweightSolid bluetooth headset, particularly considering the price. I like the fact that it rests lightly against your ear, rather than inside. It's extremely lightweight and can be worn for hours on end without discomfort. I've only had this for a few days, but so far the battery life seems great as well.",4
"Broken

One of the headsets is broken. I returned the headset by mail and they claim they did not receive it.",0
"Excellent Headset

This is an excellent headset for the price. Speedy delivery. I would certainly buy this same headset again.",4
"Good for the value

Definately worth it. Like the move from one year to another made easy. Used to use it with my PC for Skype but moved it later to my cell phone. Works well for both case.",3
"Cardo SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset

Easy to use and set up. Better sound quality, and a little louder than the Motorola HS850 I just got rid of, but still not loud enough while I'm driving. I bought it mainly because I drive a 5 speed, and I got tired of interupting my conversations to shift. A friend of mine has the same Cardo headset and loves it. Overall a good headset, but I think I need a headset with an earbud to get the volume I need while driving.",3
"Love it!

It is the best in sound, fit to ear and essential accessories. Not to mention best price! Beats Motorola hands down. This is the only review of any product I have ever sent in.",4
"Excellent Purchase for the Price, Great Volume and Light Weight

I've had a chance to purchase and try 5 different blue-tooth headsets for my Motorolla V710. This list includes the Motorola HS805, Plantonics Explorer 120. Tandystar G2, SOYO BTWLHS01; so far the Scala 500 has beat them all and is inexpensive too.Realistically 4.5 starsMy number one complaint of most headsets is amplified volume, the Scala is extremely loud and adjustable which is a great benefit. Most other headsets you have to strain over background noise to hear which annoys me to no end. You won't have that problem with the Scala 500Durability, the Scala is light and durable which is a great benefit to me. I'm hard on equipment and so far after two months of service, it's as good as new yet dropped many a time. But the nice feature of being inexpensive is, it can be replaced for little cost. Even with plactic pieces it's flexible yet durable and still light weight. The control buttons flex, recoil and work without sticking, breaking or falling apart. Kudos to ScalaCharging Time, darn fast with no fear of overcharging. After the initial charge, subsequent charges take less than an hour and I have talked for upwards of 2.5 hours non-stop without issue. Have gone a week before rechargingExtras; Hey this things got a clip with lanyard as well as an eyeglass retainer which is better than what you get with most budgie bluetooth sets. More Kudos for ScalaA couple of small annoyances, the ear retainer is somewhat inflexible and prevents the mic end from aligning with your mouth to gain the advantages of noise cancellation as well as eliminate the bathroom echo effect. It'd be nice to have a more scuptable retainer...used a bit of coat hanger for mine because I've got oddly set ears but it may be ok for you.The unit goes into standby mode relatively quickly to conserve energy, personally I'd love the option to disable it. It takes 2 seconds to reconnect to the phone but so far no missed calls on its' account.Overall this is a great product for the price and if your considering any of the other mentioned products, buy this one because the others are crap in comparison.",4
"Good headset with the right phone

I originally bought this for use with a work cell phone(LG VX6100). The pairing between the Scala headset and the phone would constantly drop. We have two of these work phones and it behaves the same with both of them. When it was connected, the call quality was quite lousy. Lots of static, volume fluxuation and missed communication.My personal phone is a Motorola E815 and the pairing on this is fantastic! It has yet to drop the connection, even with a 6 foot gap between the two. No real static or dead air unless the headset needs to be recharged, which has not been too often.Another factor in my decision to buy this phone was the eye glass attachment that comes with the package. This broke the day I got while I was adjusting it with my glasses for a good fit. It was not really a solid design.I paid about $28.00 total for this, including shipping.Overall, it is a good headset, with the right phone.I would like to personally test any future headsets before I buy them.",3
"awesome headset

i bought this headset because of the price, and it's well worth it. The connection is clear and the sound quality is great! The only problem I have with it, is that it can't change between devices easily. You must power both phone and headset down before you can connect to the computer. I was also surprised that the battery life was quite good.",4
"Good BT Headset...great price!

I bought the Scala 500 after trying the Motorola H700. The H700 appeared to have all the features I wanted, but I was not satisfied with the performance. One major problem with the H700 was comfort. The unit was very light, however, I could never get it adjusted where it felt comfortable, or where people on the other end could hear me clearly. My advice to everyone looking for a BT headset is to try the unit on your ear prior to buying. The Scala 500 was comfortable and provides an ear loop that is somewhat flexible.The primary difference between the Scala and the Motorola H700 was the sound quality. I had difficulties hearing the person on the other end with the H700, but the Scala was clear and had a volume adjustment that That I've yet to exceed. I was also pleased to hear people on the other end telling me I was coming across loud and clear.The one knock on the Scala was the distance you can go from the cell phone without static. This may be a limitation of BT in general, but the advertised max distance is 30ft and I've not been able to get close to that distance before the call quality drops.The bottom line, the Scala 500 is a good BT headset for the money and should be on your list for evaluation.",3
"did not liked.

do not like the product. to much static and hard to hear.And the it does not fit well. It seems to fit to loose arround the ear.I will be sending mine back.It just comes to the product not performing.",0
"Great Bluetooth!!!

I have a Samsung SCHA-930 cellphone and it hooked up with no problems. I love the Cardo. Sound quality is great on my end and to the people I am talking to. Great deal for the price!!!! Very easy to use.",4
"over rated

this is a good bluetooth headset, but it doesn't come with all that it says it does. there is no charging dock.....one main reason that i went with this one. so im very disappointed.",0
"Cardo Systems SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset

I was forced to return this item directly to cardo because of a defective battery. I purchased this headset because of two prior headsets I had from them which served my faithfully until I dropped one in water and lost the other one. This one works quite well. BTW, I have also found the one I lost, so now I have two! As to the cost, the shipping was expensive, but the unit was well priced.",2
"wash and spin cycle

This is my second Cardo Systems Scala 500. I inadvertently ran over my first one when it fell out of my pocket and onto the driveway. My current one just went through the wash and spin cycle when I left it in my nursing scrubs. And it still works flawlessly! How's that for good quality? I love this item. Highly recommended. I use it with my iPhone.",4
"It's Just OK

This is my 3rd bluetooth earpiece and what I have learned is that most earpieces are made for a man's ear. My ears are on the small side and I have yet to find an earpiece that will stay on. This one isn' bad as far as ease of use,easy to charge, sound quality and size. It has a nifty cord to keep it from going astray when you're not using it. It also comes with a holster (another guy-thing I guess) but mine broke the first time I tried to use it and after emailing the seller I got no response as to what to do.With all that said--it's a decent product, it just didn't work well for me. I'm still looking...",2
"Finally :)

Finally found a bluetooth headset that works with my Palm Treo - yay :) I tried 4 others, lots of issues, the main being they wouldn't sinc well with my Palm Treo. This one sinc's 85% of the time, which is a great improvement. It's light, fits well on my ear, especially since I wear glasses, and for the price is well worth it.",3
"A gem ... but ...

This is a great little unit. It does almost anything you could ask of a moderately priced BT headset. Syncs easily with my Razr V3, offers more volume than the phone I'm using with it, no complaints from the other party I'm speaking with, great reception (in a particularly bad cell location that I live in) and pretty comfortable on my ear for long periods of time. The finish of the thing being my only real complaint; the plastic casing around the speaker boom somehow cheapens the appearence -- reminds me of some of the whistles that came as prizes in CrackerJack boxes that I got as a kid. Otherwise, a flawless product. Sadly, I dropped mine on the sidewalk a half-step ahead of me and accidentally stepped on it, crushing the poor thing. So here's the litmus test question; Would I buy another? I can only say 'maybe.' As much as I like it, I can't help overcome the feeling that there's something out there that's better. Something that performs as well but offers an appearance of substance. I'm going to try a short list of other BT devices but at least I know that if I don't find anything better, I can always come back to the very affordable Scala-500, which is the standard I will refer to when comparing the others.",3
"Great Product

This Cardo headset is awesome. Quality is great, easy to pair, and really stands up to the use. Would highly recommend this item or any of the Cardo Scala bluetooth headsets to anyone looking for a bluetooth headset.",4
"OK, but not spectacular

This is my first bluetooth device. Read reviews and considered other headsets costing $50 and $100. Based on reviews and value, got this one. Have used it three days.It works well and came with a good set of accessories. My only complaint really is that the tone of voices on my end sounds a bit like a tin can phone. Intelligibility is not a problem, but the sound is a bit disconcerting. Most people I talk to say it sounds fine on the other end, but one complained of the ""tunnel sound.""But it is a good value. It synched with my T-Mobile Wing right away. I think it dropped a couple of calls, but cannot be certain where the blame lies. I just walked away from the phone and when I came back it reconnected immediately.Other comments: The eyeglasses clip is a great idea but I'll have to modify it to work with my thin wire frames. The ear clip is fine. The supplied neck cord is a good idea, but I'm not using it. The belt clip seems a bit vulnerable as it sticks out pretty far.Mine was missing the full manual (a return?), but the online PDF was easy to find.Overall, I did expect slightly better performance, but am satisfied with the value and general function of this headset.",2
"Cardo Systems Scala 500

The headset I received was apparently defective. The sound quality on my end was excellent but everyone I talked to said it sounded like I was in a tunnel. The car charger did not work at all. I returned the set for a full refund.",0
"Cardo Systems SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset

This headset worked great the first week, but the plastic piece around the speaker kept falling off and eventually lost. Once it was lost the earpiece that goes to your ear moves too much and now it is all in the garbage cause the speaker has fallen off and all less then a month old.",1
"Very Good Choice

People were always complaining they could not hear me on my previous bluetooth. My brother recommended this one. No more complaints that I can't be heard and I hear very clearly. I love the little case with the clip on it--very helpful. It works really great with my phone.",4
"Sub-par

I bought the scala-500 for my treo 650 (Cingular) phone and was rather disappointed. If I have my phone on my right hip (in a clip on holster) and the headset in my right ear it has a lot of static. If I pick my phone up and hold it straight out from my face the reception is very good. But needless to say, this defeats the whole purpose of a hands-free device. The only way I've been able to get decent use out of it is in the car. If I sit my phone on the seat next to me and have the headset in my right ear, the static is minimal, provided I don't move my head around a lot. I contacted Cardo Systems about this problem, and they said that it must be a defect in the headset, and to send it back to them for a new one, so I did. But alas, the problem still persists.Bottom line, if you're using this headset with a treo 650 in the car only, or you set your phone on a desk within a few feet of the headset, you can't beat the price. But don't plan on being able to walk around with your phone at your side.",1
"headset

Lasts me all day on a single charge !!!. This also has the ability to use a car charger if needed. I haven't noticed that feature on other headsets. Not as wind resistant as I had hoped for but still an amazing little headset. Very light weight and gets a little uncomfortable by the third full day of constant use. I wear it all day long (9am-4pm) and talk as long. Great item, great price definetely would recommend for everyone who talks alot.",3
"Excellent Product

Although this is the first bluetooth device I've purchased, I am extremely pleased with it. I have it paired with a Motorola E-815. I think its ultimate test for me was that I was able to hold a conversation with someone while inside an elevator motor room. (There were three 25 HP DC motors, AC line voltage transformers and electronic controllers, all of which were emitting their own possible electromagnetic distortions.) The person on the other end of the line said that my voice was clear, with only limited background noise interfering. I highly recommend this product!",4
"Cardo Scala 500 Delivers

I purchased the Cardo Scala 500 based on research on the Internet, which indicated that it was one of only two (and the best) that work with the Treo 650. It was also the cheapest, at $35. I was skeptical because the brand was unknown to me and the price was so low, but I am impressed. This is my first Bluetooth headset so I didn't really know what to expect, but sound and transmission quality are very good. People on the other end of the conversation can't tell I'm even on a Bluetooth. There is occasional crackling on my end, but it's not frequent and only minor at its worst. Works well in the car too. Battery life is excellent. I recommend the Cardo Scala 500.",4
"DOES NOT FIT on small ears. windproof faulty

good headset but windproof technology is not the greatest, still produces static and the set doesn't fit on my girlfriends ear. her the size of her ear frame seems to be too small. i was able to shape it to fit her ear, but the earpiece would get misaligned with her ear.",2
"I like it!

It's real light, comfortable and works as advertised (clear sound, wind noise reduction, long battery life). Without the optional earpiece (that you have to order, thus the minus of a star) it was fine. With the earpiece it's even better. I anticipate that some of the reviewers that gave this product poor marks for sound quality may have a phone who's bluetooth itself is poor and that's why they blame the earpiece. As for the quality, how can they make it 'feel' better made and still make it so light? Jeez folks, be practical....",3
"Sorry to say...

I read so many good reviews even though there were several bad reviews mentioning the sound piece detaching and no ability to mold the earpiece to fit the ear. Well... I found the sound piece detached and there is no way to fit the headpiece to a smaller ear. It was very compact and lightweight, but didn't work.",1
"scala-500 Bluetooth Headset

This item works beyond my expectations, it has great sound quality and the connectivity is simple and painless and it also has a long charge life. Everything works as advertised or better all for an awesome price. I would recommend this item for anyone looking for a quality bluetooth headset.",4
"Good earpiece, with some intricacies that I blame on the phone

This earpiece seems to be pretty good. I got this for my wife who has LG phone with bluetooth. She initially had problems with it causing her phone to cut out, or not answering calls quickly. We updated the firmware on the phone and the problems were greatly reduced and the signal strength improved. She hasn't complained about it at all since then. I've used it a few times and the volume is good, but compared to my Treo 650 and Treo bluetooth headset it isn't as good. The reason I rate this product as a 4 is because the price. You probably can't get a better discount bluetooth headset. I highly recommend it for anyone on a budget. BTW, wireless headsets in general are DEFINITELY the way to go.",3
"Serves the purpose

Definitely not one of the best Bluetooth headsets available! It works quite ok with my motorola razr. What worries me is the fact that the ear securing attachment may detach from the main unit without you realizing it, since the unit is quite lightweight.Otherwise, its worth its price, moreso, since it can be used for certain applications like yahoo/msn/skype voice chats with reasonable clarity.Jayantrao Shinde",2
"Wonderful product but beware

This is the second scala-500 I ordered, this time for my parents. It has great sound quality and is easy to use. However when I ordered it it said it came with a free car charger, yet when I received the order, not a car charger in sight. I called Tiger Direct, where the product originated from and they were completely rude and unwilling to help. Then I called Amazon and they couldn't have been nicer. They are shipping me the charger free of charge. Thanks, Amazon",4
"Scala-500 Bluetooth Headset performance...

The Scala 500 was easy to set-up and get communicating with my RAZR cell phone, It's works very well, occasionally dropping connection when not in use (I believe due to the phone side of the connection). Typically reconnects easily from the phone bluetooth menu to re-establish connection. It has some minor speaker vibration when set to higher volume levels to overcome vehicle road noise ect, but will adust to high volume levels when needed. My voice commands seem to work just as well with the headset as without, for dialing etc. The duration of the battery charge does seem to be pretty much as specified, I only have to charge it about once a week or less at the level I use it, which gives me a tremendous amount of stand-by time.Over-all I rate this Headset very high, and do not feel the least bit let down from my initial expectations.",3
"for big ears

If you have larger ear like I do, than this ear piece is for you.It took me 3 ear pcs. and tons of $$ later to find this pcs. Sounds and looks great and has yet to fail me.",4
"Cardo Systems scala-500 Bluetooth Headset does not live up to expectations

I specifically ordered this headset because of the eye glass clip. When I received the order, the clip would not fit on my glasses, and appeared to be of extreme poor contstruction (the type you would expect out of a Craker Jack box).The headset would required pressing the button to answer a call several times before it would actually pick up the call.The product is in the process of being returned to Amazon.com.",0
"Ouch

Let me preface this review by saying that I am a heavy user of phone headsets and have certain expectations for sound quality, comfort, etc.I bought the Scala for my wife and she could use it due to an uncomfortable fit. Now that she's rejected it, I've been trying to use it instead of my standard phone headset.I have to admit that my wife is right - this thing can hurt your ear if you keep it on for more than 15 minutes. Furthermore: it is not loud enough to use in the car at highway speeds (my car is not the quietest, but still...), bluetooth reception with my blackberry 7100t is fair (works well only if I can keep the top of the phone pointed towards the Scala). also, the microphone picks up too much external noise - people complain when I call them from an airport or other loud area.My normal headset is the etycom, which is spectaclar (if a bit uncomfortable). Still, I like the idea of going wireless, so I just ordered the logitech bluetooth headset.",2
"can i hear you now??

used for a week with treo 650-on its way back to amazonterrible-range poor, way too much static, low volumegood accessories, great fit and weight but what's the pointfirst and foremost you need to be able to hear!!",0
"Good, wind noise reduction overrated

I purchased this and a LogiTech based on their ""wind reduction"" technologies. The wind noise on this is just OK. But it fits a lot better than the LogiTech.I'm using this with a Treo 650 and I have a convertible. I wanted to be able to talk hands-free with the top-down with relatively low noise.I wish the speaker could be a little louder, and sometimes it crackles a bit as Bluetooth headsets sometimes do.I'm sticking with this one and gave the LogiTech to a co-worker. It fits more flush with my face (my ears I thought were normal, but the LogiTech sticks out really far), it looks a little better, and the wind noise at 50mph and below is fine. Not the best, but reasonable.For the LogiTech, one really annoying feature is how it turns on and off. I travel a ton and the think would constantly turn itself on in my computer bag. The Cardo 500 doesn't do this.",3
"Works with my Motorola Razr

I recently bought this headset because I recently moved to NJ and handsfree is required for car use in most (all) of the places I drive through on a day to day basis. Although the speakerphone on the Razr is ok at low speeds, at highway speeds the volume just isn't sufficient. The Scala 500 solves these problems.It is seamlessly compatible with the Razr. Once the initial pairing is setup, you need only have the bluetooth power on on your phone and turn the headset on to activate it.Tapping the CTRL button on the headset to answer a call or activate voice dialing is almost Star-Trekkish and just as easy, and the effective distance is great. The adjustable volume and windscreen technology lets this headset be equally at home in my Mustang GT Convertible with the top down on I-280 and in the quiet confines of my apartment. The talk time is great, and I have yet to manage to deplete the battery in less than 2 days.My only complaint is the blue LED that constantly flashes when the headset is on. Although this is only a stylistic issue, I think it's unnecessary and a little too geekish for me. Other than that, I'd say go for it!!!",4
"buy it without second thought

excellent product,easy to connect. very good battery life lasts 4-5 days in standby and 5hrs for talk time may be more.sturdy design and i dropped it couple times without any problem.quite small and less bulky to place in shirt pocket unlike the other bluetooth devices.fit and finish good.indicator light shows low battery and charging mode along with a cool blue led.charger bit odd to attach.if you are looking for a small,well made,easy to use and adequate battery power ---buy it.",4
"Does not work well

I used this bluetooth for 2 different calls. The 1st caller did not mind the headset, but the second one kept complaining that they could not hear me. They kept asking what was wrong and I did not think that it was my headset. I had spoken to this person using my Logitech Freedom and I never heard any complaints.After the call, I tried calling my answering machine and to my amazement, there was a lot of static in the message. The phone was never more than 3-4 feet from me when I made the call. I also tried calling the machine while driving on the freeway. The voice quality was pretty bad. I did return the headset after this experience. I so wanted to like the unit, but it really did not perform.The headset was not the most comfortable thing to wear either.My V3 has never had any problems in the past with BT headsets.I replaced this headset with the Plantronics 510. What a difference between the two. I tried the same tests with the Plantronics and my voice sounded clear and no static when I called my machine. I give that headest 5 stars and this the Scala 500 - 1.Take my advice and spend a little more money and get the Plantronics.",0
"Excellent for the price !!

This is my second BT headset and I'm happy with the experience. After using a IOGear headset for about a week, I decided to switch!! It was for the same price too. This one works great and I havent had any problems with it at all. I am even able to use it to listen to music (in mono) from my computer, which was not possible with the iogear. It syncs with my Nokia 6230 in an instant and sound is clear and so is the music. Even the redial last number works well. I've asked if people could tell I was on a headset, and no one seemed to know the difference. With the iogear they could hardly hear me.The only gripe is in the build quality. It ""feels"" like a cheap product, but it performs great!!",3
"Excellent product.

I don't what the other reviewer is expecting from his headset. I am using it with my treo 650 and love every asspect of it. Very long stand by time, very long talk time, and connects to my treo every time without a hassle.The sound quality is great and stable. I used it in a convertible and was able to keep a dissent conversation. As far as trying to to connect with my cell phone from 2 miles away... it was not designed for that ;)",4
"lite, good sound, but...

hardly notice that i am wearing it. sound quality and volume are very good, ease of use is great. of the 10 or so headsets i have tried, this is the best, especially for the price. i do have a problem keeping the speaker lined up in my ear, I think this will be resolved when I get the silicone ear piece from cardo. my only complaint is that cardo does not include the silicone ear piece in the box. you must register with them online and then they will send it to you, free of charge. i have been waiting over 6 weeks for mine. if i ever get it will make for a better rating.",3
"Solid all-around, crappy charger

Perspective: I've used this for one day and have used a couple BT headsets before, but none in the past 1.5 years; consider me a novice.Project: I'm an IT Manager seeking to rollout Treo 650s to ~ 10 people and am looking for the best Bluetooth headset solution.+ Setup was a piece of cake; I paired it with my Sony T616 with ease, then unpaired it and paired it to a Treo 650 with even greater ease.+ Sound quality good, range acceptable; I walked around my workstation (10 foot radius) and had no crackling.+ Reasonably comfortable; I haven't put this through an hourlong call, but it seems to be comfortable enough to pass.- There is a charging cradle for this thing. ""Are you kidding me???"" No, honest...a charging cradle for a headset. That really blows for travelers; this, in fact, is a deal-killer for my firm.- People on the street will call you names from lousy futuristic shows.Conclusion: If you don't plan to travel much, then I can recommend this well-priced BT Headset for both the Treo 650 and Sony T616. If you do travel, then see if you can track down a BT headset that shares a charger with your phone (likely the same brand as your phone).My project conclusion: I just ordered a palmOne Treo 650 Wireless Headset (B0007T27B4) to test out and am excited that it can share a charger with the Treo 650 (not only do I not need to purchase an extra car adapter, but I get a bonus AC charger because the headset comes with one in addition to the one from my Treo PDA).",3
"My first Bluetooth experience has been great

Other reviews of Jabra and Bodyglove products led me to this unit. It includes averything needed to get running. The options for carrying the unit are what finally sold me as it includes a neck lanyard, eyeglasses clip, clip on holster and ear hook. I use the earhook and find it comfortable enough that I forget it is on.The only complaints are the blue LED that blinks when the unit is on (I get BORG coments from my geeky freinds, and it is unnecessarily flashy) and that there is no car charger.I have only been using it for a couple of weeks, so cannot verify it's durability. I can say that the sound is great, people on the other end say it is very clear and the price was great. I am now looking for a speakerphone option.",4
"Good price. Works fine for my needs.

This is the first Bluetooth Headset I'd ever used so I do not have base to compare. It has a good price for a beginner like me that doesn't want to spend a lot of money on the first try. On top of that, it comes with all the accessories needed (wall and car chargers,interchangeable ear and glasses attachments, neck strap and belt clip). The attachment for the eye glasses works ok, the retaining clip that attach it to the glasses leg does not feel 100% secured like the ear loop but it does the job; I personally prefer the ear loop. If you have small ears like me, this is a good headset to buy. I was not so sure about buying a Bluetooth headset at the begining because I was afraid of the headset's ear loop being too big and fall off my ear or stay loose like some wired headsets. The pairing was very easy and fast on my Nokia 6300; so far I haven't got anybody complaining about poor voice sound when I talk, and I sure can hear everybody very clear. That is a lot to say because, normally, I have to set the volume on my electronics a little louder to hear better. With the Cardo Systems SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset I don't have that problem at all. The battery works fine, it doesn't need to be recharged that often and it holds charge pretty good during calls. Overall, I am satisfied with the value and general function of this headset.",3
"great quality and price (small ears friendly)

Clean sound, no static. Fits larger ears as well as small. The ear loop is bendable which makes it custom to you. The eyeglass clip is a bit tricky to use, so I don't. The belt/shirt(or wherever) clip/holder is really great. The lanyard(?)is handy but I don't use it. Overall I am very glad that I got this product.You do not need to pay for high priced gear, that doesn't always mean the product is better. Especially on this headset.",4
"Very Poor Battery Life

I only can use my unit for about 1 hour per day. 1/2 hour on standby and 1/2 hour in use and it has to be recharged. Also, it has to be close to the phone. No farther away than a pocket.It does work well when the battery is fresh but I would not buy another one.",1
"Better than Motorola

A friend told me about the Scala 500 so I bought one. For the money, it beats the Motorola I had. It almost always connects and the sound volume is much better. I can actually carry on a conversation with it. It is also comfortable and carries a charge for a long time. The biggest drawback is some occasional static. I use it w/ a TREO 650.",3
"Cardo Systems Scala-500 Bluetooth Headset - silver

I am very happy with this headset. It works as well as it says it does. I have a Treo phone and the Treo Bluetooth that I got for it doesn't even compare to the Cardo. It is clear, has good range, and has been an awesome purchase. It stays in place comfortably, or can be clipped to a belt or worn on a lanyard w/holster. I would definately buy it again!!--and I would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a good headset!!",4
"Poor connectivity with Ipaq h6315

After reading the positive reviews here I decided to give the Scala 500 a try with my Ipaq h6315. Overall, the Scala 500 seems to be an excellent headset, but connecting with the h6315 proved difficult.The initial pairing is a breeze, but every time the headset or the pda is turned off they lose connection. When the devices are powered on again, it is clear that the headset is connected, but no sound is sent to it. Pressing the activity button for a few seconds properly initiates a redial of the most recent phone number, but again no audio comes to the headset. If a call came to the phone clicking the activity button on the headset does not answer the call, but if the call is answered on the phone then clicking the headset button does end the call. This is directly opposite of the manual's statement that a call on the phone will transfer to the headset when the headset button is clicked. Removing the pairing from the pda and readding it fails to reconnect the headset. Only a soft reset of the pda reestablishes the connection. (Note: I did upgrade the h6315's ROM to the latest version, and the problems persist.)A peeve of the headset not related to the pda is the requirement to press the multi-function volume knob for several seconds to turn the headset on. This is inconvenient for answering calls as I don't wear the headset all of the time.Also, when the headset is paired and connected properly the phone does not vibrate or audibly ring except in the headset. This makes the setup useless unless I want to either wear the headset constantly or use it for outgoing calls only.Otherwise, the headset's audio was very clear, and listeners had no problem hearing me. It fit very comfortably on the ear, and stayed in place even when my head was upside down. I liked the look and feel of the headset, and I was disappointed that it did not work properly with my phone.",2
"Great but it stopped working after a month!!

The charger just wouldn't charge the headset anymore. Great product till i was able to use it but then no point if the product doesn't work. I bought my new Motorola HS820 for the SAME price!! Don't fall for this.",1
"Just okay.....No Craddle

This is my first bluetooth Headset. I am not sure if this is the way the bluetooth headsets perform but I am highly disappointed with this one. Lot of disturbance with frequent voice breaks. Talked to couple of friends using the Headset and all have same complain 'You Voice is Breaking'. I put it aside and started to talk directly from my cell and it was okay. So..it's the Headset.I took it because I would be on Road every wnd in summers but performance is really bad while driving. The ear loop is not well designed and Doesn't fits properly.If this is normal with other Bluetooth Headset then okay otherwise would not advice it.Returning Mine.",1
"Domme Vixen-toys

I purchased this awhile back and it worked all of two months. I was not pleased with the product because it didn't stand to the hype it promoted.",0
"scala 500 bluetooth

I bought my headset about a month ago,it works ok,but I'm not sure if I would buy another one.It took them about ten days to get my mic. cover.I just received it today so I'm not sure if it will help or not.When I'm in the car and call my son he says he can hear backround noise,but you might get that with any headset.I don't have another one to compair it with so I would say thatit's ok ,and it's better than not having one.",2
"Buena compra

Es una buena compra pero el sonido no es de la mejor calidad. Lo uso con un Sony T610 y con mi powerbook G4 (para llamar via skype por ejemplo).",3
"What a piece of JUNK!

I ordered it after my daughter's dog chewed my Motorola HS810. Since it was less expensive, and I read good reviews, I decided to purchase it. The earhook is rubber, nothing like the ilustration I saw in Amazon. It was always falling! Didn't fit snugly. It didn't come with the rubber cap that was suppose to be in the packaging (to hear better). The speaker was over the ear canal, so the sound was poor. But what really upset me the most was that after an ahour, the device disconnected by itself. When I tried to reconnect, on my cel was a ""bluetooth signal busy"". This never happened with my Motorola HS810. after 3 weeks, I had it! Yesterday I sent it back to amazon. I'm sure it was defective. But I am not buying a Cardo 500 ever again! With the HS810 I never had a problem. When you buy cheap, it becomes more expensive! You wind up buying the better model!Connie",0
"Just a Note

I just received my scala 500 and still charging, and haven't used it, so can't really review it's performance, but just wanted to make a note for everyone. Mine came with no 'charging cradle', but the charger just plugs straight into the back of the headset. I am not sure if this is newer or older version, but just a note for those that don't like the charging cradle, that they do have a version without it.",4
"VERY disappointed...

First of all, I now know why the shipping is free over a certain amount of dollars spent. It took FOREVER to receive my Cardo Systems scala-500 Bluetooth Headset and we remain waiting for a DVD we order WEEKS ago. I'm not sure if the fulfillment of the order is on the manufacturer's end or Amazon.com's end. ANYWAY, when the produce FINALLY arrived, we opened the box and did everything right according to the instructions/manual. Here in-lies the problem(s): the earpiece hurt, the unit turns its self off and on, it picks up other cell phones and tries to pair with them (the cars next to me), several calls were staticy and/or sounded as if the other end was underwater, the main function button is HUGE on the face (which is pressed accidentally, all the time) and places your call on hold or hangs up, the battery life was no where's near what is advertised, etc. We gave it a chance for 2 days and could no longer take it! It's going back first thing Monday morning!",0
"Dr. Tom Howe

Do not waste your money on this junk. It did not work from the first day. The eyeglass connector is flimsy and does not work on all sunglasses. I recommend that you look somewhere else for a headset that actually works.",0
"I'd give it zero stars if that was an option

Extremely scratchy sound quality, even at the closest distances. Further, sound gets scratchier as headset moves around (i.e., when you turn your head). Finally, the range is terrible. Six feet, max, before it disconnects.This thing was really cheap for a Bluetooth headset and, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. I returned it.",0
"You get what you pay for

Bought the Scala on the recommendation of a friend at work. He absolutely loves it with his RAZR. I liked the reviews the and the price.Got my Scala and it paired easily with my Moto E815. Plastic ear piece housing came off within 10 minutes and back to Amazon it went. Somebody at the factory skimping on the glue.",1
"Very light & easy to use!

I bought this unit because it was the only bluetooth earpiece with an eyeglass attachment. The attachment didn't work for me as I have wire rimmed glasses. I use the standard ear loop instead with no interference with my glasses! The unit was easy to configure and the voice activated dialing works great! Unit is very light, I sometimes forget I have it on. Also the sound is better than my Motorola V600 and the caller I'm speaking with hears my voice clearly. A great buy!!",4
"Lightweight Headset

The Scala-500 bluetooth headset is a lightweight, and not in the good sense. The sound is OK, coming and going, but I found the headset insubstantial. The earpiece speaker dislodges easily, the connection with the charger is tenuous, I can never find a comfortable fit, and the eyeglass adapter is pretty useless. I would comment on the battery life, but it died and will no longer take a charge. It was a short trip from the box to the trash heap for this baby. Many bluetooth gadgets seem to be high on the dissatisfaction index. This worked ok for its short life, but left me among the dissatisfied.",0
"Scala 500 BT Headset

Sound quality is excellent, both sending and receiving. Wind noise can be heard by the person on the other end of the line, although I was on my bicycle and riding into a headwind at the time.Other than that, no complaints. I think for the price, you can't beat it.",3
"Good but not Fantastic

The Cardo Systems scala-500 Bluetooth Headset is definitely a great investment. The ease of operation and functionality are very good. The system is very clear and has plenty of volume. The battery life is also commendable. Over all I am happy with my purchase. Don't be mislead by the noise canceling feature, its pretty good but definitely not as good as the ""hype"". You can not use it with your window down much less if you have a convertible. I have found that you can't really have the radio on at all. The 30 foot range is standard for the industry but it will sure be nice when the newer models come out with improved distance.",3
"Excellent Choice

Very satisifed with this headset. Small, unobtrusive form factor, good sound quality, pairs easily with phone.Took 1 star off for cheesy accessories (but who needs 'em anyway).",3
"Worst Bluetooth Headset I have Tried

I have tried several Bluetooth headsets to find the best one. In my opinion, this one is bar far the worst yet. Very poor sound, extremely staticy and broken up call sounds. It was pretty much unusable. I immediately returned it.",0
"Active in Indy

I am a female traffic control officer the ear piece is not made for small people or small ears. You have to bend it to fit the ear so it don`t fall off. If you are active and the belt clip fits the belt loops good but you have to be careful to not hit it or the ear piece falls to the ground. And the neck strap that comes with it is not the one you see online. as for the lasting time of the charge it holds and the talk time is great. I talk alot on the phone I charge it every two days.Over all it is a good ear piece to have if you are not all that active.",2
"Pros and Cons

This performs as advertised, but I have two reservations now. One with the product and one with the technology.1) The product: The pairing key is the first of the three generics used by most bluetooth vendors and appears to be unchangable. This is a security risk as hacks are already in the wild for this.2) The Technology: If you leave bluetooth on and receive a call you have to answer using the headsets. Most phones don't allow you to switch back to hands-on use with the phone once a call is coming in. This means answer the phone and fumble with the head set or fumble with the headset and hope you get it on before the call goes to v-mail.",2
"Edit....Worked good, but...

Edit - Scala sent me a newer model Scala 500 that looks much more durable than the one I sent back. Better earpiece, no cradle (charges directly to headset). All in all - satisfied.Increase stars to 4 (only because I had to send it back).Original - Worked great with my treo 650, all told me they could hear me louder and clearer than just using phone regular way.But after 1 month, the earpiece speaker was coming apart. It worked fine, so no biggie, I just pop it back into place. After 2 months, the earpiece speaker completly popped out and I could no longer hear (but they could hear me). Turns out, the black wire go cut from when it popped out. I contacted Scala, and they will look at the earpiece. If they deem it was a defect, they will send me a new one, if not, I lose. The reason, it's not totally 0 is because my wife purchased one as well, and hers is in perfect working order, and works great no problems (my 0 + her 5 = 3).",2
"What I was after.

It's wireless and it works, that's what I was after! Sound is good, volume is good. It makes a little extra noise that's annoying, and I have to adjust it frequently to keep it on my ear.Other than that, a great little gizmo.",3
"Much better than my Jabra

At first when I first starting using this I was a little concerned. People were saying that they could barely hear me and my voice dial on my motorola v600 couldn't hear me as well. turns out that since I was using the eyeglass clip, i just needed to move the clip a little more forward on my eyeglass frame. I guess where I was placing it before didn't allow it fit snugly against my cheek. I figured this out because it started working great in the original spot if I pushed it against my cheek.Another thing that I like about this unit is that when I turn on the headset, it automatically reconnects with my cell phone. My old Jabra didn't, I had to each time go through the settings and tell my cell phone to look for it which was annoying. Also my Jabra was always falling off my ear, probably because of my glasses. So the scala-500 solved both problems I had with the Jabra and I'm very happy. :)",4
"You'll be replacing it soon

The sound quality is OK. The noice cancelling is good.But, I thought I broke it just taking it out of the box. The speaker literally is dangling at the end of the 2 wires. The speaker sleeve they provide does not snap in place at all. I ended up super gluing it in place.Spend a little bit more money. This one is a real piece of junk.",0
"Sounds and Feels Good

PROCompare to my old Motorola HS801 headset, this one sounds clearer and the range seems to be better. I like the design of the neckband, it's very easy to detach from it. It is also very light and feels comfortable wearing it.CONNO CHARGING CRADLE!",3
"Unbelievable value

First time BT Headset user. The price was great. It does not have all the Bells and Whistles as some more expensive models, but so far I am very happy.*Volume is great.*No complaints of static or noise.*No dropped calls.*Easy to configure.*Extremely easy to use.*Excellent Manual (Both Quick start and complete.)*Excellent range from phone. (I get almost 40ft. AND it even goes through walls with minimal interference.)You just can't go wrong for the price. It is truly a remarkable bargain!",4
"Greaaaat

This by far one of the best bluetooth devices I've used to date. Getting the ear loop shaped to fit comfortably was the only issue to date. I highly recommend this item.Thanks Cardo, Joe",4
"It works

I bought this headset because everyone said it was LOUD.I have hearing problems, and I want a headset that I can hear. If that were my only criteria, this would be a good headset. This is my second headset, and I found that there were several features I had taken for granted on my old headset that are lacking in this one.My old headset was a Motorola HS-850 headsetMotorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset (Silver)[Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]. Features I liked on it: You could answer the phone by flipping open the boom, thereby turning on the headset and linking it to the phone. The back of this is flat and covered in a thin sheet of a rubber-like substance, which makes it easy to use with an in-ear hearing aid and has an edge that tends to block outside noise. It has about the same degree of loudness as the Cardo. It makes a little blip in my ear when the phone rings. This is useful when I have the phone in my handbag, which muffles the ring, so I don't always hear the phone itself. When I go somewhere with friends, I wear the headset and can contact them or be contacted if we get separated. The headset is comfortable. It feels loose, and precarious, but has never fallen off and is actually quite secure, and is so comfortable that I've forgotten I was wearing it. The headset has a volume control. It turns on and off by flipping the boom mic open or closed, so it's easy to see instantly if it's on.New, Cardo headset: takes long enough to turn on and link that you can't use it to answer the phone with any degree of reliability, i.e., the phone will stop being answerable before you can get the headset working if it's not already on. The back of this is flatter than most headsets, but still extends into the outer ear a bit. The shape might work with an in-ear hearing aid, but it would work better with some than others. The part the sound comes from is metal, and would probably bang loudly against a hearing aid, although I haven't tried it. When the phone rings, the headset remains silent. This may not be a problem for others, but it makes it too easy for me to miss calls. The headset is comfortable for about two seconds, then it's uncomfortable, and after a minute, it begins to HURT! The headset is very tight on the ear and does not feel like it will fall off. You can't forget you're wearing it because of the pain. I think this is not specific to me, personally, because there's a very small amount of space between the back of the headset and the earpiece, so it's going to pinch anyone's ear. This headset has no volume control and relies solely on the volume control of the phone. There's a button to turn it on and off, but you have to hold the button for a while to do this. Lights are the only visible indication that it's on or off, and you may have to wait a few seconds to tell. Everything about the operation of this headset feels slow and clunky.Both headsets tend to boost human speech in the higher ranges. This makes both of them sound tinny, but does a lot to enhance the understandability of speech, a plus for both.I had a friend complain about background noise when I talked to him over this headset. He said it sounded like there was a fan on nearby. There was NO noise at all in my apartment at the time.I wish I had spent the money on another Motorola headset, and I'll probably buy another one as soon as I can scrape up the money.",3
"Blu-tooth

This is by far the best headset that I've ever owned. The talk time is outstanding and the fit is exceptional. I've had several other bluetooth earpieces but none are comparable to the Scala 500. I highly reccommend this product, you won't be dissapointed.",4
"best headset yet

I have tried many different BTHs and so far this is by far the most impressive, specially considering the money.The sound quality I would rate as better than good but not excellent. Voices on the end of the unit come in a bit high, but not disturbing. So far no complaints from the party on the opposite side. Ease of use is a easy. Fashion wise it may not be most alluring but I still feel comfortable wearing it.I have owned the Voyager 510 and have had it replaced countless times by the mfr, which btw good customer service on their part. Their BTH however is horrible. Jawbone went back two days after trying it out, by far the worst and most expensive.Give this one a shot do not let the low price fool you. You will be surprised.",4
"The best BlueTooth headset!!!!

I was so lucky to find this headsetI use a Treo 650 ----- I have tried a variety of headsets, including all of the Moto's --- the Scala is clearly the BEST for the Treo 650, and likely, many others1. The volume was very good --- louder than any other headset I used with the Treo 6502. The connection times are usually very fast too ----- most headsets take awhile to establish a connection, but this one usually takes just a second or less, and of course, automatically picks up both outbound and inbound calls3. 90% of the people I talk to say that they can hear me very loudly and clearly --- rarely do I get a 'barrel' effect going with this headset, as many others produce4. The wind-noise-cancelling technology is for real --- I have talked a couple times outside, in blizzards with this thing on --- quality was loud and clear on both ends, despite the high winds!However, it seems that I have to re-connect the pairing for this device, every now and then (maybe once every 3 weeks or so) ---- otherwise, I'm very happyPretty good talk time and battery, and of course, the volume is great!Check it out in new colors ---- clear, blue, and red!Lastly - the price cannot be beat!highly recommended! - HAPPY TALKING!!!!!",4
"I like the Scala 500 BT Headset from Cardo!

This is available at a very good price on amazon, and is working quite well for me, with my Palm TREO 650. The TREO had no problem recognizing the BT headset and ""pairing"" up, and the headset fits nicely on my ear, comfortable and light. You could easily forget you're wearing it, and the little guy is packed with useful features. Overall sound quality, in and out, seems pretty darned good, especially considering the wireless advantage at your desk, in the car, etc.Cardo has provided very good service by phone, for questions, installation assistance, etc. -- remarkably good by today's standards. So give this a try -- the price/value ratio seems very, very good to me, particularly factoring in the very good support from the company.David in Telluride, COP.S. I like my TREO 650 too, despite the mixed reviews on amazon.com. For both devices, I found these reviews very, very helpful, for both pros and cons, during the process of researching and buying these items.",3
"Nice and Loud

I've been using this headset after trying out a myriad of others for my Treo 650.It's loud. As loud as you need it to be. After trying out other units (Jabra, Motorola, etc.) I found them all to be lacking in volume.Unit has been used for almost 3 months now and I haven't had any of the problems the others have written about (i.e. falling apart, etc.)Battery life is exceptional.Sound quality is very good as well. The other party has no problems hearing me. I ordered another unit for my wife who also complained about her motorola unit.",4
"Better than Motorola but still not that good

Compared to Motorola Bluetooth headsets, this Cardo really rocks. It has much better mic and speaker sound quality and volume than Motorola. The Motorola makes me sound like I'm talking on a speakerphone while the Cardo is a bit better in this regard.That said, because the mic is so far away from your mouth, you will still sound very distant and a bit muffled. With this Cardo, callers still complain when I'm in the car or outside on a windy day that there is a lot of background wind noise.I ended up going back to the wired headset that came with my Motorola RAZR phone, which has much better audio quality and is not as cumbersome to setup during a call as a Bluetooth headset.",2
"Not what I expected

I have tested a wide variety of BT headsets. My tests have all been with my phones, both of which are BlackBerries. It is clear to me that some headsets work well with certain phones, but not so well with others. Hence the reason why some reviews of the Scala-500 are glowing and others highly critical. My new BlackBerry 8700 is the one I need a headset for, and this headset comes up short on my phone.My experience with this headset was brief. There are three reasons why I didn't keep it longer.1. The fit is not secure and comfortable. You could achieve either a secure fit (no flopping around, stable) OR a comfortable fit, but not both. When it was tight enough not to move around, it was uncomfortable. If the ear loop was loosened enough to be comfortable, it was not secure. Could be the shape of my ear; I notice some reviewers seem to rave about the fit. My ear is rather compact, so I cannot discount that for some wearers the fit may be perfect.2. The speaker lays against the ear, rather than inside the ear canal. I have found that the best way to combat exterior noise is to have the sound funneled directly into the ear canal. This enhances the sound quality as well as improving privacy. My experience with the Scala-500 showed that the volume was sometimes too low, especially in noisy environments, even when the phone and earpiece were both adjusted to maximum volume. Further, in quiet environments, others could hear what my callers were saying sometimes.3. Connection quality was low. Experienced Bluetooth users will recognize the crackling sound of a poor Bluetooth connection. My unit exhibited this non-stop during my trial period. I never went more than a few seconds without a small pop or crackle. In the end, this was more annoying than anything else, but it was enough to put me off this headset.I stress again however that with another phone and a different ear shape, the experience you have may be different. In fact, someone should start a matrix up that compiles headset/phone combinations crossed with ear size. Then we can all make great decisions. Meantime, make sure that any BT headset you buy comes from a vendor that allows returns, and just keep experimenting till you find the one for you.On that note, although I have not written my review for it yet, I am having good luck with the nXZen Plus 5500 by Gennum. It is very expensive but is performing very well. I also intend to test the Plantronics 645 (just released) and the Jabra JX-10. I think the longer we wait while the developers digest all their returns maybe they will come up with something even better; something that works with every earshape and every phone. I'm not holding my breath though.",2
"Best Bluetooth headset on the market! Great Value!

I purchased this headset after looking at many different units on the market. My first Bluetooth headset I purchased was a Belkin F8V9017 and it was dismal in its performance, barely lasting for one hour and always disconnecting from my phone.So, I looked at all the headsets currently out and was settling on the Bluespoon Chameleon. However, I was concerned about having to bend the support into my ear. So, after further deliberation and strong consideration for the price point of the Cardo Scala, I purchased it.I took it out of the box and placed it on the very small and nice charging base. I would have preferred the headset to be able to charge using my Nokia phone charger, but, for the price I decided it wasn't a dealbreaker. After the full charge was reached, I followed the instructions and connected it to my phone, a Nokia 6820.I've now been using this headset for two months and it has outstanding performance. The battery life is outstanding. I have taken this headset on a 3 day trip, without charger, and had no problems with the battery life. The advertised talk time of 9 hours and 200 hours or so of standby is accurate.It sits comfortably in the ear. After a little bending and adjustment of the ear piece, it is tight to the ear and face. It's volume can get very loud, which is great for the noisy enviroment. Moreover, their noise cancelling technology, referred to by Cardo as ""Windguard technology for outdoor use"" also works quite well. The usual sound you hear from a cell phone or ear piece if someone is walking outside and talking simply is not heard with this device on the ear.It's operation is simple. You simply press the large outside button to connect it to the phone. You hold the button down for 3 seconds during a call to transfer the headset back to the phone. You click the headset once to activate voicetags, if you have them set up through the phone. You press once to end the call. The volume adjustment is on the back dial and is easy to adjust.The range is about 30-45 feet without line of sight.The only problem I have had with this unit is the ear bud. About 1 day after I had it, I noticed the ear bud piece separating from the unit. It looked like the glue to hold it in place simply failed. So, I took the ear bud off, readjusted the speaker and snapped it back into place. I haven't had any problems since then.My co-workers have other bluetooth headsets, mainly Motorola. They compare well but do not connect as easily, do not have anywhere close to the batter life and talk time, and were twice the price.I highly recommend this Bluetooth headset over any others on the market right now. Even if it was comparably priced with the others (in the $90 range), it would win. The fact that it can be bought at a considerably less price, makes it the ""hands off"" winner.",3
"Can't beat it for the price!

I found this headset online by accident. For $35, I figured I could not be that upset if it turned out to not be that good; i.e. I had low expectations (vs. my HIGH expectations for the $150 Gennum nXZen+ headset, which was NOT impressive).I have been in the wireless business since 1996. I have been buying and trying bluetooth headsets since they first hit the market several years ago. I have never been able to find just one headset that made me completely happy...until now.For $35-$50 you cannot beat the performance of this headset. Great audio, 9 hours of talk time and lightweight. They even do a nice job with the colorization (I originally bought the standard silver, but have since bought a black one). It works very well in light wind conditions and I have NEVER heard that ""bluetooth static"" unless I was very far away from the phone.I have been recommending this headset to everyone at work and they too are happy with their purchase. This is not a big name company (yet), but don't hesitate to buy one of these for yourself.",4
"Got it free with my TREO 650, it did OK....

Your phone will ring in your ear at quite some distance, but to actually connect and talk to someone using the headset remotely, you needed to be within 10-15 feet of the phone.To avoid too much static, you really needed to be within 5-10 feet of your phone. But even if you had the ohone in your hand/holster, there was some static.The volume was OK, I bought volumecontrol software to boost the volume, but it made it scratchier. The speaker is just too tinny. I am hard of hearing though, so no fair there.Comfort. OK. After about 20 minutes you notice it, then you forget about it, and you take it off 2 hours later and your ear hurts a bit. Normal I guess.Battery time was gerat, both talk and standby.Pairing was easy with my treo.good charging connection (stem plug) and quick charging.It's good for the price, but I think you can do better. I am looking at the Plantronics Voyager 510.",2
"Great Bluetooth Headset

Probably the biggest compliment you can give this headset is that you'll often forget you're using it. The Scala 500 is incredibly lightweight and (when adjusted properly to your ear) very comfortable.I'm impressed by the controls. Both the main button and the volume 'wheel' are very accessible and very responsive. With the Sony HBH35 headset I was constantly dropping calls due to the unresponsive controls. This never happens with the Scala 500. Additionally, volume is easily regulated.Pairing with the Motorola MPX220 phone was quick and easy. Additionally, reconnect is quick and reliable following a disconnect due to powering off one of the units or going out of range. (Range, by the way, is good; comparable with the HBH35 headset.)You can hear the other party clearly and crisply. Transmission of your voice, I would say, is good. Though there's infrequent interferrence (static) on voice transmission, I've never had anyone complain about difficulty in hearing/understanding me. There's NO annoying ""bluetooth echo.""To sum it up:Plusses: Price, size, weight, comfort, pairing, controls, sound quality, range, responsive customer service.Negatives: Requires charging cradle (one more thing to haul around if you're traveling), no 'fuel guage' to indicate battery life (red flash comes on, but only when it's close to dying)",3
"Very Happy with my 1st BT headset

Note: this is the same review I posted on epinionsAfter a lot of research, I ended up deciding between this headset and the Logitech Freedom Mobile headset. Since I couldn't find the Freedom Mobile headset for the price I wanted (out of stock) I ended up with this for only $3 more. Two main reasons I went with one of those two are 1) Price and 2) Wind stop technologies. I unfortunately haven't had a chance to really test out the Windstop of the scala 500 yet, but when driving in my car, the person on the other end said it was fine. I have no doubts that the wind stop helps, even if it's a little help, it's better than none, especially for this price.Ok, onto more details. My 1st impression was actually, ""This little thing feels kind of cheap."" The rubber around the edges is great, but the plastic parts of it feel really thin, especially the big button on the face of it. The other button on the end of it also feels pretty flimsy, but it gets the job done nicely. Not a huge gripe, just something I noticed. Another 1st impression I had was, ""This thing is really small and light!"" and I like it that way. I haven't seen the Logitech one in person, but it seems quite a bit larger than the scala in photos, so that's at least one reason why I'm glad I chose this headset. As for accessories, it came with lots: Ear clip, glasses clip, neck lanyard, belt holster, ac adapter and charging stand. These were all great little toys and will find some use at one point or another. I didn't like the charging stand much, you had to fit the headset on it just right in order for it to charge or else it would come loose and not charge.I'm guessing I have funny shaped ears, and that's why I could never get the ear clip to hold very well. It's not too uncomfortable, and it will stay on my head as long as I don't shake it vigorously, but it doesn't feel ""right"" and it's a little loose. I think I just need to get used to the ear clip. However, the supplied glasses clip works GREAT for me. Good thing I wear glasses most of the day. But for the times I don't wear my glasses, I'm sure I can deal with the ear clip.Functionally, it's a breeze. The 2 buttons on it are very intuitive. A quick glance at the instructions and I was ready to go with my Nokia 6820. Using it as a speaker and mic for my windows xp machine was easy too. I did have to uninstall the native xp sp2 drivers and replace them with the Widcomm drivers to work properly, but it wasn't too big of a deal. Anyway, back to the cell phone, I could place calls, end calls, mute calls, use voice commands and turn volume up and down all with the headset controls. The headset controls not only change the volume level on the headset, but it actually interfaces with the volume controls on the Nokia too, that was cool! My Nokia 6820 also does the right thing and puts the headset into standby after ending a call or a command. To switch between headset and phone speaker, I had to use the phone itself, I couldn't do it via the buttons on the headset, but I suppose that makes sense because if you are switching between the two, you will have both of them at your reach. Like I said, pairing was a breeze, but if the headset is already on and not paired, you have to turn it off and turn it on again to pair. This was just a little annoying. But a good thing is even if you turn off the cell phone or the headset, once both are turned on again, it will reconnect automatically. This auto reconnect may be a function of the Nokia though, it might not work with all phones. The only exception to this is if you repair the headset with something else while the cell phone is off or out of range. Then you have to repair it with the phone again next time for use. This is really the biggest gripe I have about the headset, I have to re-pair with my computer or phone when I switch between them. Good thing I don't plan on using this with my computer that often and use it with my cell phone most of the time. I believe the Logitech Freedom Mobile will save both (or up to a certain amount of devices) in its memory and will automatically connect with whichever one is closest, after you initially pair or course.Performance was fine. Nothing to write home about, but good. If I had direct line of sight without obstruction, i.e. the side of my head with the headset was facing my phone, I could get 20+ feet away without much, or any, sound quality degradations. Throw in a wall, or turn my head to the opposite side of my phone, and I would barely get 5+ feet away without at least a little crackling. However, I went downstairs to an area directly below my phone on the 2nd floor, and though there was lots of static, I could still make out what the other person was saying. Unfortunately, it was my voicemail that I called so I couldn't ask the other party if they could understand me. When I did talk to a live person (without too many obstructions that is), they said they heard me just fine. When using a voice recognition system on the other end, (1-800-555-TELL), I had to talk SLIGHTLY louder than normal to get the voice recognition working. Just something I noticed, not a big deal! I think the range is perfectly reasonable as I plan to use it in my car most of the time when the phone is only a few feet away at most. Incoming voice quality was clear, but wasn't as ""bass-y"" as my wired headset. Outgoing, seems fine too according to the few people I spoke with so far.One last thing, haven't stressed the battery life yet, but the specs say 9 hours talk and 200 hours standby. Even if it's only half those values, it's more than enough for me! I'm thinking if it at least lasts as long as my phone battery, then I'm good to go. The biggest gripe I have is the inability to pair to multiple devices at once, so if you constantly switch using this between devices, I wouldn't recommend it. Overall, I'm happy with the headset. It's my 1st one so I don't have much to compare with, except other reviews, and I wish I could have compared the Logitech in person. For this price though (I got it for $39 + shipping, no tax) you can't go wrong with this thing!",3
"Total waste of time and money

I recieve the Cardo Systems scala-500 Bluetooth Headset . But I had a problem when I open de box, the plastic ear piece housing was out and the speaker was detach from the 2 wires in the main unit. I read the reviews and this is a very common problem with this product,I thought it was a minor one and won't happen to me, but it did. I was not able to try out how it work because it was broken.Please if you don't want to waste your time and money don't even consider to buy this headset, don't do what I did.",0
"Scala 500, Best I've used

I was skeptical about this headset because the reviews on most sites though mostly positive had negatives. I think that one thing people forget is that their phone plays a large role in how well the connection works. I've seen some people say the scala sucks and they're using a treo, but some one using a razr will say its the best they've ever used.I went on a rampage and bought the following headsets and here is the mini review of them all in one placeMOTO HS850 - Ok Batt life, volume too low, static background noiseMOTO HS820 - volume too low, people hear echoMOTO HS810 - Short batt life, volume too lowJabra BT800 - Great, includes caller id. Too heavy, too expensiveScala 500 - Cheap, great sound incoming and outgoing. A little static when phone is covered.Of all these headsets, I vote scala the best bang for you buck. This applies to the RAZR V3 Black only as I think other handsets might not work as well.don't think about it, just buy it.",4
"scala + treo650

overall good. inexpensive. but need to keep treo650 within 4 ft of headset, increased static otherwise. low wind noise, light weight, seperate headset charger and carrying clip. adjustable volume, eyeglass clip. bright blinking indicator light -particularly at night and charging. no voice activated calling with treo650 or caller id. had to replace first scala due to increased static, second one works better. hard to find good bluetooth headset for treo650 but scala is doing a good job.",3
"Performance Sub-Par

Let me say up front that I ordered this from Amazon after reading all the glowing reviews, and I've been fairly disappointed by the performance I've experienced. My experience was specific to using the Scala with Sprint's LG-PM325.First, the audio quality was not good. If my phone was lying on a piece of furniture within two feet of the headset, I could usually get passable quality and occassionally get clear reception. Any other scenario resulted in garbled audio. When using the headset with my phone, while the phone was in my front pocket, the audible was unacceptable and barely discernable. And it's not by hearing.Second, there's the shiny blue light. When I read other's comments about the flashing blue LED, I really didn't think much of it. But in the dark, this thing is a strobe light. At night, with my headset left on some countertop downstairs, and while I was upstairs, I could see the flash of blue reflected off my second story ceiling. That's part A. Part B, the flash results in a very slight audible clicking, not unlike when a camera flash goes off. Which means if you use this thing at night while lying in silence, be prepared for a constant audible and visible reminder that you're wearing the Scala.Battery life was good. Pairing was excellent. The piece stayed on my head pretty well and comfortably, and making or answering calls was straightforward.I've returned mine because of the two problems.",1
"Amazing device

I am very happy with this product. I have used it with both Motorola A630 and Sony Ericsson T637 and it has been great. It goes for several days without a re-charge. It fits snugly in my ear even while doing things. The headset is quite small and light compared to the ones I have seen. The design could have been little sleeker though. Motorola A630 as such suffers from feeble sound but with this Bluetooth it sounds quite loud and awesome. I have no static or voice quality issues. I definitely recommend the product.",4
"Good for what I need, but not great

Pros:- Fits really well on my ear; I don't even feel it- Sound quality is good both ways- Volume is hi enough (and I'm not even on the highest setting)- Synchs with my phone (Treo 700p) very quickly (1 second or 2)Cons:- I get static if it's even 3 feet from my handset- Must be on the same side of my head as my handset isIt's $20, and all I really want is something that allows me to talk to someone on my phone while I type at my computer. This phone does that. However, when I walk outside with it, I get static if I even put my handset in my pocket, especially if it's in my left pocket while the Scala is on my right ear; it's basically useless then.So, for $20, it functions fine for what I need, but if I ever want something that I can use on my walk to work (about 1 mile), I'll be getting a different headset.",3
"Uncomfortable

I've been wanting to get a bluetooth headset for a while now, and thought I'd try this one, based on the average rating.Unfortunately, the headset tended to flop back and forth, towards and away from my cheek. I have no doubt that any moderately rapid movement would result in the headset taking flight across the room. My impression was that the ear hook is too thin, and there's nothing to gently squeeze your ear and hold it in place. I believe I have the average head/ear size of a 35-year old female, but also had a similar problem with Motorola's ""RAZR"" headset (to match the RAZR phone).Another complaint is that there is no padding on the earpiece, and it's rather hard in the ear, especially when you have to press on the call button.My boyfriend has the Logitech Mobile Freedom (w/round earpiece) headset and likes it a lot. I've used it on several occasions, and it has a nice, firmly sprung earclip and big, padded earpiece that helps it stay on my ear and block out external noise. It's a two-handed operation for me to put it on, but it stays put, and it's not terribly awkward or uncomfortable if I'm wearing my glasses. I've used it for hour-and-a-half-long teleconferences with no discomfort, but it's ""clamping"" action is firm enough that I could envision it becoming uncomfortable if you're the type who keeps the headset on all day. I should have gotten the Logitech in the first place.",1
"I love it...

It's light wieght...easy to use...and very handy. I haven't had any problems with it. I would recommend it to anyone who asked.",4
"Best headset available for the price

I wish all reviewer would give the cellphone model paired with the headset. Case in point. I bought this headset off Amason 4 weeks ago to pair with an LG9800. There was a great deal of static when paired and users at the receiving end of a call complained that they could not hear the conversation clearly. I decided to return it when my son asked if he could try it on his LG8100. To my amazement it worked flawlessly with his phone without any apparent interfering static or poor quality sound. The ear fit was perfect and the unit held its charge very well.This is a great headset for the money. I used to use a motorala H850 that was terrible when paired with an E815 phone. This scala-500 headset is awesome.Going forward, please let everyone know which phone the headset is paired with. I believe it makes a difference when deciding which headset to buy.",4
"BEST BLUETOOTH ON THE MARKET

I had this headset originally, and then lost it. After I lost my original, I figured I'd give a motorolla one a try, and purchased the most expensive motorolla on the market (H700).Using my treo 650, I COULD NOT HEAR ANYTHING people were saying, and got constant complaints that the people I was talking to couldn't hear me well. The volume was terrible, and so was the sound quality.This headset is SO LOUD that i have to keep it on the 3rd from highest setting. The clarity is great! People think I'm talking on a land line. For the $35 bucks, I bought a new one and chucked my motorolla in the garbage.IM SO HAPPY TO HAVE MY SCALA BACK!",4
"Scala 500

Pretty good headset, sometimes hard to fit on the ear, very nice quality, but it always preset the volume to mid volume (I always like max. volume) Loud and clear...",3
"Cardo Systems scala-500 Bluetooth Headset

All I can say is this is the best bluetooth headset I have ever had, beside the flashy light thats the only thing which I dont like.",3
"Cardo ok, but shop around

This headset is okay, the volume in it is low at times. It has a great range. The accesories are nice, you can barely feelit on your ear. I just wish it worked with my voice dialer on my phone",2
"Great for Treo 650!

This little no-name device is a great addition to any treo phone. I can't attest for any other phones, but it's wonderful having it with my treo, especially while driving. The price makes it an even better buy. If something happens to it, like dropping it and scratching it, like I did already, you won't worry about it so much. This is the way to go!",4
"Get what you pay for

The headset does an average job working with my treo 650. Sound is decent and it is easy to use. However after owning the product for less then a day I notice the ear piece was broken. I had to superglue it. I should not have been surprised because the box that the headset came in looked as though it was used to paly kickball with, while the shipping box was not damaged at all. I assume my product was a return that was reshipped. Otherwise it is worth the money which is minimal.",3
"As advertised

Easy to use, excellent reception, light weight...I'd definately buy it again. I'm using it with my Motorola 551.",4
"Works well with Sprint Treo 650

I am very pleased with this unit. Set up was very fast and simple after charging the unit for 4-5 hours.My only minor complaint would be that the charging cradle is a little delicate and does not give any positive ""feedback"" that the earpiece is seated properly or not.Great price, solid unit. You'll feel ultra cool pressing the button to answer or end a call.",3
"Don't believe me...

Try it for yourself. I have gone through 4 Bluetooth headsets and FINALLY this one has it all. Awesome sound, great price, quick pairing, light weight, your ear doesn't hurt, no static or crackling, people think you're on a chorded landline it sounds so good, and well again for the price it can't be beat!!!FYI i also have a Plantronic 320 & 590 and a G-Life. I would NOT recommend the 320 Plantronical at all cause the volume sucks, the ear configuration hurts, and cracks and pops. The 590 pairing sucks but the wireless headphone ability rocks. The G-Life doesn't hold a charge and is the old school bluetooth technology.",4
"Not the greatest headset

I have tried three headsets so far with my Treo 650 and they have all been bad. One I could hear great, but everyone said it sounded like I was muffled, the other I sounded great, but couldn't hear anyone, and then this one - the Scala 500. It is the worst of the bunch. If my phone is more than 2 feet away from the headset, I get static. People on the other end cant hear me especially if I am outside. This is supposed to have ""WindGuard Technology"" on it. Well folks, it doesn't work. A slight breeze makes my conversation unintelligible. The ear piece doesnt fit ""inside"" your ear. It sort of hangs on the outside so in a noisy environment you can forget it.It is nice and light, and does come with cool options, but for the things you need a headset for, it falls short.I am looking for a decent headset, but not finding one and this one certainly isnt it.",1
"Buy this headset if you want a headache!

As part of the decision making process for deciding on a Bluetooth headset to use with my Motorola V710 phone, I read the user reviews from here and various other web sites. Although there were a few less then stellar reviews, in general people seemed pleased with the Scala-500. So I wend to Cardo's web site to look at the specs and features to ensure that this headset meet my needs. Seemed like a nice light, comfortable headset with decent features for a good price. Much to my delight the Scala-500 was at my door step two days later. This is where the disappointment begins to set in. Upon opening the package, I found my Scala-500 with its speaker hanging off of the main unit, tethered by one of the two wires. Not only had the speaker popped off, but one of the speaker wires had broken away from the soldered joint. Giving Cardo the benefit of doubt concerning the quality of their headsets, I called the company it was purchased from, received a RMA # to return the headset, and purchased a replacement Scala-500. Two days later, when I received the second headset and opened the package I was disgusted. This Scala-500 was in the same condition as the first, minus the solder joint issue. The speaker was popped off and tethered only by the speaker wires. So did I get the only two defective Cardo headsets? I doubt it!!! This headset design if flawed. If you own one already, then expect the speaker to fall off and be out $40. And if you're considering buying one then know that you will be buying another headset in the near future.",0
"Great for the Price

I had paid $10 after instant rebate a while back for this headset. I used it with a Motorola A630 initially and then with my Nokia 9300i. People didn't know I was using a headset and I even was able to use this headset on my way to a train late one night on a blustery Chicago evening walking past the Sears Tower - anyone that has walked past the Sears Tower will know how the wind can really whip around and howl out there. That's not to say the person on the other end didn't notice any wind noise at all, but they could hear me and I could hear them as well. This item is durable as well, I had accidentally left it in a pocket and my wife washed AND dryed it before realizing it had been left in my pocket. We thought it would be ruined, but I took and it powered on and connected no problem, I even made a call and again NO PROBLEM! You get some nice accessories with it as well - an eye glass clip, cd and lanyard to hand around your neck. I actually still have this although I haven't been using it I might go back to it because the Scala 700 doesn't seem to work as well.",4
"So far......the best earpiece, I've had

Its so comfortable and easy to set up. Once its in your ear, no need to keep checking, its not going anywhere.",4
"A Great Headset

Good quality, light, comfortable, excellent talk time, standby time, noise cancelling and sound quality, and options for carrying it around. It pairs easily with my LG-550 Fusic phone. What more can I say, I have 2 (just in case I lose 1).",4
"Scala

This is a good product for anyone that small ears this one has a wire you can actually adjust and fit the ear comfortably.",3
"Proper fit

Cardo Systems SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset - Holiday Pack, Free Car Charger IncludedI have owned several Bluetooth wireless head sets from Standard to the Mini and they all seem to offer the same basic functions. The seperation is size, weight and fit. This is the one product I can wear all day and not be concerned about it flopping around or causing my ear to hurt after a prolonged session. The shape of the 500 plays a major role in the comfort of this product.Thank you for your research and effort in making this a usable tool.",3
"Great little bluetooth

This has been the best I have tested. I have two other bluetooth headsets that just didn't work very well. The Plantronics Discovery 640E, it did not do well in my noisy truck, but in quiet areas it was very good, it has an ear bud and did not stay in my ear very well. Then the Logitech Mobile Bluetooth Headset, also not good in the noisy truck, and it would screech when it jumped from tower to tower.But this Cardo Scala 500 works pretty well in my noisy truck, when I am NOT talking people on the other end hear the truck noise but as soon as I start talking the noise cancelling mic focus' in on my voice and shuts out the backround noise.It is very comfortable and does not fall off.the volume can get very loud too, that is good for me in the noisy truck.I would recommend it, I got it quite cheap,less than the other two, look for sales.",3
"Scala 500

I recently lost my old motorola head set and was forced to find another. I thought that all blue tooth devices had the same issues of hard hearing, bad connections and the lack of ability to do hands free voice calling. The Scala 500 did all of those perfectly. Can control how loud you want it, easy to connect, and great for hands free voice calling! Worth the money!",4
"A great headset for the $$

I have the Cardo 500 and prefer it to the $100 Plantronics that I also own. The sound quality is great, as is the wind noise blocking (though it won't work while I'm riding my bike at 20mph). Great battery life and easy controls. My only wish is that it had a USB charger so I didn't need one other than the USB from my phone. At $30 this is a great value!",4
"Better than Motorola

I bought this headset for my wife and I try to use it every chance I get. It's much better than my motorola HS850. The original shipment didn't contain the free car charger as advertised, but the seller set it to me within a couple days. I would by from this seller again.",3
"5 star product/ lousy supplier...dbroth

Wonderful product:-) However, DO NOT purchase from DBROTH. There policy is ""THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS WRONG."" Parts were missing from package and after exchanging 11 emails there was still no help from dbroth. I finally contacted the manufacturer and got immediate results.Other than the lousy NON customer service from DBROTH, the product is fantastic and worth 5 stars.",4
"SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset

I am very pleased with this headset. It is very comfortable and the sound is good. People on the other end state that it sounds a little hollow but they can hear me very clearly. I don't think you will find a better value.",3
"Static when phone is in my purse

Works great except when my phone is in my purse or more than a foot away. That's my only complaint.",2
"Not as advertised

I purchased this bluetooth headset because the ""Holiday Pack"" included a car charger. Unfortunately, no car charger came with the item, and no one at Tiger Direct seemed to know what I was talking about. Thus, I've returned it for refund.",0
"The Best bluetooth heaset!!

Noise cancellation effective, very long life battery, over 9 hours talk time, works with every bluetooth enabled phone (This is my third different phone with the same headset) Small and cool. You`ll easily forget that u have something on your ear!!! Love it.",4
"SCALA 500

Connects well. Hearing volume is well. Occasionally cuts out when speaking. Users on receiving end occasionally have problems hearing.",3
"Scala 500

I love this product. As for service you couldn't ask for a better company to do business. They were prompt and courteous when I sent an e-mail about questions I had with my shipment. I would recommend this site to all my friends.Thanks",4
"Junk

After charging the unit and playing with it for three days it was thrown away. Every time I pushed the button to answer a call or make a call I got different results. I had to heat the ear piece to get the mic pointed down out of the sky.Range from phone was under 10 feet before the static took over.Waste of dollars spent.Pure junk",0
"Not great

Other reviews said this is the loudest headset out there. Not mine as I often have to keep pressing the unit to my head to hear well. That said the fit is not great as the earpiece often feels like it is falling off my head, and does. It links up to my BlackBerry 7105 just great. I will look elsewhere for my next unit.",2
"was not complete..

it works good,just is a little tight in the ear....and i never received the free car chargerd..please send it to me...thanks .....",3
"Great Value

I purchased this product for a small midwest company that is always on the road and on the phone. It has proven to be a safe and helpful way to continue doing business while in transet. The employees are all happy with the headset and how easy it is to use. I would highly recommend anyone to purchase one for themselves.",4
"Cardo Scala 500

This is the best headset I've found so far. I had 2 different Motorola's, but I had different problems with them, either I couldn't keep them on or no one could hear me through them because the mic set too close to my face skin. This one overcomes all those problems by it's shape and adjustable ear hook. Everyone can hear me and I can hear everyone. It's great.",4
"Simply the Best

Wow, finally i got the right bluetooth headset which has a solid call quality and very comfortable. This is my 3rd bluetooth headset and no more since i found the perfect one.",4
"Very good, couple minor quirks

This headset is great where it counts - excellent sound quality, whether in the car or walking down the street. Very light, recharges fast. Now for the couple minor downers - 1) The volume resets to it's ""base level"" if you don't use it for more than an hour or so. It gets plenty loud, mind you, just wished it wouldn't reset itself. Second, the ear clip is a bit fragile, I broke it right out of the box! The company was nice enough to send me out a replacement free of charge, but I still suggest ordering a few spares. Other than that, works great!",3
"scala-500 bluetooth headset

This piece is very compact and fits well in my ear once I figured out the adjustments. The sound is good, almost too loud at times, but is easily adjustable. The battery time seems to be several hours. It was very easy to set up with my phone.",3
"Perfect if you wear glasses

This little bluetooth headset is absolutely fabulous. I needed a headest that didn't wrap around my ear since I already have the arm of my glasses there. The adapter on this for glasses is the perfect solution. The volume adjust is terrific and the wind-screen technology really cuts out most of the ambient noise when calling others.",4
"Excellent and affordable

This is my first BT headset, which I'm using with a Moto e815. They work flawlessly together - effortless pairing and voice dialing, one button click to answer calls or hang-up. The volume is more than enough, too. Highly recommended.",4
"Worked great, while it worked.

It works well with my Treo 650, but the ear piece broke within a few months. The build quality of the headset is poor.",2
"Finally a headset with good volume while driving

I bought this headset for my wife for use with her E-815 as she had the Motorola ms-850, and it is lacking in volume, especially when you're driving on the freeway. I wanted to find a headset that also was good for outside active folks, as one that has some wind blocking ability. Personally I'd like a headset that used a molded earpiece and a boom like the Plantronics MX-505 wired headset (the best wind blocking device available), and this seemed the closest. No problems with the earpiece, (Cardo says they fixed that problem) instant pairing, good battery life, and I can understand my wife when I talk with her on it while she's driving a truck and horse trailer. Minimal echo.",4
"Fell apart in 4 months

I got this bluetooth headset based on reviews and the price, but found I had to install VolumeCare software to up the volume. Then it worked OK for about four months but recently the little round speaker broke off just from being in a shirt pocket and tangling with a ballpoint pen! I soldered and glued the speaker back into position and it works in a rather tinny way now, but I will have to replace this unit. I now feel the adage holds true: you get what you pay for!",1
"Much Better Products Out There

I am returning this for a partial refund after a little over a month. Volume on the speaker is low - people have trouble hearing me even with volume on max. There have to be better products out there than this.",1
"Great unit

I took the advice of the other reviews and bought this, and it is awesome. You can stand in the wind and there is no interference, and with the sound control, even as a firefighter, whose losing his hearing, it was really loud and I had to turn the volume down. At times, the receiver states that it sounds like I'm in a hallway, but the positives clearly outweighs this one negative.Great for driving, and it was extremely easy to install to my phone, and I would purchase this again if I had to! Hope this helps!",4
"a good basic BT earbud

I've owned this BT ear bud for about a month and used it together with my new moto RAZR v3 cell phone. I had a very happy experience with the ear bud. The volume is fine and I have no difficulty in hearing other people's talking during driving even my radio is on. The battery is strong. Averagely it can last for about 6 to 7 days and the talk time is generally over 6 hours (conservatively estimate). The working distance is OK. It cannot cover every corner in my 700 sq. feet apartment but only most of them. I don't have a chance to test if it will be interfered by other BT headphones in nearby area.",3
"O.k. device for the money

overall the scala-500 is a decent bluetooth device. I had trouble positioning the speaker in my ear canal, the speaker would rest against the cartilage and not in the actual ear canal. I had to put the speaker of the device in my ear canal then try to attach it around the outer ear with the supplied ear loop.Although realitively clear when you have the phone on your person, you will loose some clarity if you're more than 5-6 feet away from your phone.",2
"Third Time Was the Charm

After returning high-end Plantronics and Motorola Bluetooth Headsets for their complete failure to work in even the slightest wind outdoors, I bought this headset which works beautifully thanks to noise/wind cancellation. It's cheap too!",4
"Extremely comfortable with excellent sound.

This is my first cell phone headset. Actually my first phone headset. I love it. Setup was a no brainer. I've used it to voice dial my Razr V3 and had conversations while riding in my wife's Miata with the top down. If I weren't retired I would probably wear this 40 hours a week, it is that comfortable. Got it free with the Razr, also free.",4
"Very cheap construction

I purchased the Scala 500 as my first BT headset and I regret it. The company is v-e-r-y slow to respond to email messages to their support box, so call them, don't write.While the sound quality of the unit is very, very good, there are other issues with the unit. First, the fit on my particular ear is horrible... always feeling like it was going to fall off. I never trusted it walking through airports as it just didn't feel secure.Second, the unit literally fell apart in my hands after three or four months. The portion that protrudes gently into my ear came loose, then broke off. I note that others have metioned the same thing. It just wasn't well constructed. Bummer! I've replaced it now with another low-cost unit made by Plantronics, but while I miss the sound quality of the Cardo, I am disappointed by their slow support and poor quality.",1
"Just adequate

I bought this after reading a number of good reviews. This is a replacement for a Jabra bt-201 which was lost.Pros:The large call control button is nice.Bluetooth setup was straightforward.The bluetooth connection with my Ipaq 6315 is clean (the Jabra suffered from static at times).Cons:Volume control is awkward.The ear clip seems more awkward and is less comfortable than the Jabra.The earpiece speaker is adequate but the sound seems tinny and harsh. Doesn't fit my ear all that well.The mic volume is low -- people sometimes have difficulty hearing me.Plastic shroud around the earpiece speaker broke off after only a week. Glued back on and speaker still works fine.Summary: I'm still using it but would not buy another.",1
"Excellent BT headset

i purchased this headset quite a while back (even before i bought a bt phone!), so i bought an adapter for my non-bt phone. that was a mistake - it was just plain inconvenient, as you had a stupid looking adapter hanging out of the 2.5 mm jack on your phone...so the headset just sat in my bedroom until verizon let me purchase a new bt phone. finally, a month ago, i purchased the e-815 (awesome phone by the way!) - this bt headset works beautifully with it. it gives me great talk time, clear calls...people are surprised with they realize that i'm on a headset. on top of that, this headset has a customizable ear loop. i tightened it, shook my head around like a maniac...and it still stayed in my ear! i compared this to my cousin's Motorola hs850 headset, which felt very loose on my ear. i'll tell you...since my phone is a motorola as well, it would have been nice to have only 1 charger to take along with me on travel to charge both my headset and my phone...but it's not such a big deal that i would switch headsets. the only reason that i am giving this review 4 stars vs. 5 stars is because the charger has a docking station, which i feel is a pain...but i hear that they've upgraded to a direct connection charger now...which would make this product even better. one more thing to know is that sometimes it will fall out of bt connection...but only when the phone isn't being used. i haven't had the phone drop a connection while i was on a call. bottom line...for under $40, this little guy rivals some of the best and most expensive bt headsets out there.",3
"Suprised and Blessed

I have been looking for a Bluetooth Headset for over a year. I have tried about a dozen so far and either they had insufficient volume or the fit was uncomfortable. The Cardo Scala 500 is 100% satisfactory. The volume is so good I have it on 1/2 power and can hear in every situation. I have worn it all day long and actually forget I have it on, it is so comfortable. And finally, Amazon.com cannot be beat on the price of this excellent piece of technology.",4
"Cardo scala-500 - Not bad at all...

I have spent much time trying to find a good Bluetooth headset for my Treo 650. I have tried many, and have struggled to find one that is loud enough, has reasonable range, and pairs easily with the 650. I have been pleasantly surprised by the scala-500.The first positive sign was the ease of pairing the headset to the Treo. I had it up and operational within about 5 minutes. The thing that I noticed immediately when testing early on was the volume that I could experience with this one. With other models, I have been disappointed with my ability to hear, especially in loud or outdoor environments. The scala-500 is plenty loud, at times even too loud, which is a nice change.I do struggle a bit with range of the headset and the required proximity of the Treo when on calls. However, I truly think that is a product of the Treo's poor Bluetooth implementation, rather than a problem with this headset, as I have had similar experience with others.Final comment on this headset, especially relative to others that I have purchased - the price is great! I have spent double on other headsets and been very disappointed with the results. This one is certainly the best value that I have experienced when you combine the price with the performance.I would recommend this BT headset without hesitation...",3
"people cant hear me or I echo

I could hear everyone great but no one could hear me or they said I sounded like I was in a tunnel. This is the typical complaint with headset users and I was in search of one that had fixed those flaws. I returned the item for a refund.Great price and could get you by if necessary but not good for someone who uses it to make most calls.In my search I have finally found the perfect headset: Plantronics Voyager 510. It costs alot more but lives up on the performance.",2
"SCALA 500

I use it with a Cingular 8125 PDA phone. Long battery life and good range from phone. Outstanding. Need I say more.",4
"Wireless Headset

This is the best wireless headset I've run across. It fits snug has great sound and half the time I forget it's there. Terrific.",4
"Nice Headset but.....

I really like this headset. Sound is clear; It sits on my ear well. Also the eyeglass clip is convenient & secure. My only reservation is the inconvenient way to turn it on or off. You have to hold a small button down till certain lights blink. This takes a few seconds & could be a real distraction when driving. Otherwise this is a winner.",3
"Good product for the price

Paired well with my Sanyo Katana phone (Sprint). Sound quality good (not nearly as good as an in-the-ear type, though). Great battery life. Does echo some on the other person's end. Biggest drawback is that it does not fit securely with my glasses on, and the glass clip-on thing is too heavy and makes my glasses tilt. For the money it is still a good deal!",3
"Not recommended.

This product works properly except it doesn't provide a secure fit around my ear. It dangles with the slightest head movement.",1
"It is a ok product for the price

Works great with both my Blackberry and Palm Treo 650. Definitely recommend it. As good as Motorola for a lesser price! I would have given a 5 star but the newer model of scala is better than this one for just a little extra price.",3
"Happy with Scala 500

This is my first Bluetooth handsfree device, so I only gave this 4 stars since I don't know if there is something better. I selected the Scala 500 after Googling ""best handsfree for Treo"" and seeing many good reviews of this product. After also reviewing the Amazon reviews, it seemed like there were many more positives than negatives, and the price was right. I am quite happy with the Scala 500, and it works just fine. I can understand some of the concerns about range, as the range drops quickly when the battery is low. When it is charged, I can continue talking from another room, and only realize I forgot my phone when a hear a drop off beep. This is a very good first wireless headset, and I would purchase it again.",3
"Excellent item, possibly brittle?

I am extrememly pleased with this item. It's very comfortable, convenient to use, and holds a charge for hours and hours.My only issue is that this is a replacement unit--my previous one stopped working unexpectedly. Of course, I left it in my car during the summer, so it may be my fault.",3
"One heck of an earpiece at a real bargain!

I am one who constantly searches for good deals, not wanting to sacrifice quality in exchange. Well, anyone looking for a bargain, with a product that actually lives up to its claims -- look no further than the Cardo Scala 500 earpiece. Right out of the box you'll be impressed with bluetooth pairing almost instantly! What's more, is it's amazing wind reduction technology. This is most impressive since competitor claims generally fall short in this area - not so with the SCALA 500. Lastly, it looks sleek in design, fitting the ear nicely with an unobtrusive appeal. Final words: If you want the opinion of one who is not easily impressed, then take my word -- you'll not be disappointed with this purchase! And the price -- forget about it! You'll not find a better item for the money.",4
"Didnt work with my Moto V600

I recently bought this headset after reading all the great reviews. The packaging and the headset looks good but the sound quality is pathetic. The other caller had trouble listening to me and I was unable to hear him. Everytime I move my head or move around there is a lot of Static. The range of this device is more like 5-6 feet, it wouldnt work after that, I tested it by connecting to my laptop through BT and the results were same. I think that BT technology has got a long way to go before its ready for consumers.",0
"False Advertising and no help from Amazon

Be aware that when you buy this you aren't going to get the car charger. I did receive the headset but couldn't figure out why the charger didn't come in the mail as promised. Spent 60 minutes on hold with Tiger Direct who shipped the product. Thats right 60 minutes broken into (3) 20 min calls. Never a real person to talk to. 2 emails ontop of that and still no answer from Tiger Direct. So you would think that Amazon would be some help. Nope they were quick to have ""hands off its not our fault"". You would think they would at LEAST remove this item from their website because of the false advertising.The product is so-so, your getting about what you paid for. Was most interested in the car charger portion and now don't even have that. Stuck with the headset because guess what, thats right, without talking to somone from Tiger Direct you can't even return the item.Buyer beware on this one. As for Amazon they lost a big customer in me.....",0
"I love the Scala, but it's durability is questionable

I purchased the Scala 500 less than 2 months ago here at amazon and the device fell apart 2 weeks ago (i.e, less than a month of usage.I LOVE the product because of the ease of use, clarity and general simplicity of the pairing process. However, I was very disappointed that it distegrated after such a short while.On the upside, I called Cardo and they had me return the broken headset and they just sent me a new one. I would have liked to be reimbursed for shipping costs....All in all, this headset is great when it comes to ease of use and sound quality. Only downside is that, it's durability is questionable.",1
"Had to return it.

I have had one of these Bluetooth headsets for years. I think this is my third one. This one, however, began to give me trouble after 2 months. I contacted the company, and they agreed to send me another one, even though the return date had expired. I really appreciated that.",3
"Outstanding, rugged device

I own two of these headsets and have been very pleased with their performance. However, I became a lifelong fan just a couple days ago when I mistakenly jumped into a pool with one of the devices in my pocket. I was certain I'd ruined the device, but I let it dry out for about a day, plugged it into the charger (and was delighted when I saw the red ""charging"" light go on), and found that it worked PERFECTLY. It even retained its synch with my mobile phone without needing to be re-synched! Amazing ... I'm a fan for life.",4
"Best Ever!

I have own my Cardo for over 6 years and I am just now having to replace it. I am so glad that this model is still available, and I hope to get another 6+ years out of my new one too!",4
"Love/Hate Relationship

I have owned three Cardo / SCALA 500 headsets over many years. Simply the most comfortable and easy to use headset out there. I'm getting up in years and it has very good volume. couple that with it's comparatively low price and you understand why I love it. Now for the hate part. Unfortunatly, when I bought my last one over 4 years ago, I had to return it becaase it wouldn't pair with my phone. Upon receiving the replacment, it took some time but finally got it to pair and it worked flawlessly for years. Eventually it wouldn't hold a charge and I decided to purchase a new one through a vendor at Amazon. The first one I received would not charge. It would pair as long as I had it powered by the charger, but the minute I disconnected it it stopped working. I returned it and the shipper was quick to send his appologies and immediatly credited my account. But I was out the return shipping charges. Bought a second one from another vendor through Amazon and I'll be darned if it didn't work right. It paired by could not receive the phone's transmissions. So, at this point I sent the unit back to Cardo for ""evaluation"" and that was a little over a week ago. Great product... when it works.Bob T.Puyallup, WA",2
"Scala 500

I now have 5 of these, they work very well, I have given them to friends and all tell me they have enjoyed them very much. Amazon was prompted in delivery, and they were good with one that had to be returned for replacement, so I am pleased and will make purchases with they in the furture.",3
"haven't gotten the ear piece yet!

The product arrived without an ear piece weeks ago, and after 2 calls to the company and an email I'm still waiting for the ear piece. Otherwise, the product probably works fine. I had one like this before.",2
"Cardo Systems SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset

This is a great product. It works well with my previous phone. Palm Centro. It works just as well with my new Palm Pre. It was given to me as a Christmas gift, and I lost it. Luckily I was able to find a replacement. The gift giver is none the wiser. My first order was defective. I had to ship it back. My exchange was handled with much professionalism. I was out some shipping, but @ the price I paid, I still can't complain. What a great value. My Palm Pre came with a free Bluetooth that was worthless. I gave it away. This headset is a keeper. It is a little bulky, but the sound is fantastic. I live in CA where a headset on the road is NOT an option. I could care less about how the headset looks. The important part is that whoever I am on the phone with can hear me, and I can hear them as well. Not to mention it keeps me, as well as others on the road, safe.",3
"Great Value on a Great Headset

Not only is the price on this headset unbeatable, but the Cardo Scala 500 is a fantastic, lightweight headset with some great features. It is compact, stylish, and has a great microphone and also has a nice side addition which is the microphone's ability to filter out ""ambient"" noise, like wind, or the general noise caused by a car on the highway. People are completely unable to distinguish when I am holding my phone or when I'm on my headset in fact. I would recommend this unit to anyone in the market for a Bluetooth Headset.",4
"Great BT Headset

Well...I replaced a Plantronics Voyager 510 with this. The Scala 500 had proven itself to me before with previous phones but I wanted to try the 510. I like the 510 better but it just wouldn't stay connected to my Motorola Q. I went thru 3 510's before I had enough and bought the Scala 500. The Scala works flawlessly with the Q. The only reason I won't give it a 5 is that it is a bit uncomfortable after a long period of time on my ear and the sound quality is a little grainy in my ear other than that it is perfect - buy one and you will not be disappointed. It has a great windscreen on it too.",3
"It is worth the money and more...

First, the eye glass adapter did not work at all on my prescription glasses. However, using the ear piece and wearing my glasses worked just fine. I have a SLVR phone and this system works great with my phone. I can hear very well while using it, even with one of my three kids screaming in the back ground. I mostly wear this while driving around, leading a Girl Scout troop and working at my daughter's private one day a week school. I do haven't had any issues with it at all during any of these times. The only thing that I dont like about it is that it is hard for me to remember how to place a call on hold or mute without hanging it up instead. Other than that, I have been VERY happy with this set. I have had it for about 1.5 months.",3
"good for the price

this is my first BT headset. basically it worked. it often would have static if not within 2 or 3 feet of my phone (treo 650)2 annoying things:1) The blinking blue light is way too bright. (this light is on when the headest is on) any blinking light is a bad idea. ugly and distracting in a dark room.2) to turn this headset on and off you need to hold the button down for @5 sec. why can't there be a simple switch? i would sometimes want to turn it on in a hurry when a call came in. it often would not turn off but would go into discovery mode (?) and i'd have to hold the button down a second time for 5 or so sec. that got very annoying.",2
"Poorly Designed, Cheaply Made

I returned this after a day. There are some pros: inexpensive, lots of accessories (lanyard, belt clip, eyeglass hook, car charger), fairly easy setup, glitchless pairing with my cell phone, once I unpaired my old Jabra unit (which I lost).But the cons are many:1. The volume dial is really cheap. I didn't trust that it would last.2. Though the ear piece was easily adjustable, the unit had a floppy fit on my ear. It never felt secure.3. The design of the over-the-ear piece seems unwise: you have to slide it into a hole in the unit that, over time, could loosen and drop off.4. The blinking blue light is way too big and bright unless you like to advertise that you're wearing a BT headset.5. It's not very cool looking.How's the sound quality? In the short time I had it, I thought that it was definitely not as good as my little Jabra BT150 that I lost. The voice recognition was okay. I never tested the device's range.The car charger seemed like a good idea, however, in my experience with these little BT devices, their charge lasts and lasts. Unless you do a lot of long distance traveling by car, it seems like a waste for most folks.",1
"great accessories

I been using this ear piece for about two weeks now on the samsung t619, and i think this is one the best I used. I haved used the motorola ear piece and others but all does not compare to this one, because;1.) the volume control2.) the different ways you can wear it3.) the accessories that come with it4.) the most important the price5.) style is pretty coolthese are what makes this the best ear piece I've tried to date.now the only problem I have is after a while your ear may start hurt a little.",3
"My thoughts about the SCALA 500

I bought this item after testing out the Motorola 500, and found it to be good for a loud and clear conversation while on the road. Others have told me that the reception was better than my old one.My only quark is the looseness of the ear piece, and it's sometimes not easy to get it a stable or fit.",3
"Scala 500 bluetooth headset

This headset works great in my car with my Motorola Razor phone. Calling functions integrate with the phone perfectly. The audio quality is very good. Now I can drive and talk hands free for increased safety. I definitely recommend this headset, a great value for the low price.",4
"Cardo Scala 500 Bluetooth headset

This is the best of the bluetooth earpieces. We have tried them all including the Motorolas and Jabras. The maintained connection and clearest sound come from the Cardo Scala 500. Can't wait to try the new Cardo Scala 700",4
"Excellent product, especially for price

I am very please with this headset. It has a good sound quality (not hollow) and is very easy to use. Also, it is comfortable and not bulky. Excellent product, especially for the price.",4
"Paired with my Treo 650, the Scala 500 was a disappointment

So many great features that I liked, especially for the very reasonable price, but enough disappointments when paired with my Treo 650 that I had to keep shopping.Absolute PROs: ""Auto-connect"" feature when dialing a number on my cell (no user action necessary), lightweight, long battery life, great price, good volume range, and easy-to-use.CONs: Continuous ""clicking"" or ""crackle"" when in use. Earpiece does not secure snugly to ear (loose), no protective carry-case.",2
"Worst headset I ever used. Stay away!!

Cons- Poor range- Difficult to pair with my Sony or Motorola phone- Uncomfortable- Static SoundPros- It's cheap.I returned mine the next day and bought a Motorola 810. It's so much better all around.",0
"The Cardo Scal 500 is the Best Bluetooth Headset!

The Cardo Scala 500 is the Best Bluetooth Headset! It is simple to configure and use. The Scala 500 costs half the price of the ones that don't work well (Motorola, Body Glove, Jabba).The volume is great and there is no static like the others. Most will not work more than a couple of feet away from the phone. The Scala works 30 feets away through steel frame office walls.Want to add a great wireless headset to your office phone? Consider the version that includes the headset base adapter. Search amazon for: Scala Non-Bluetooth. For $79 you get the 500 and the base adapter. There is finally a Bluetooth Headset that WORKS!",4
"Not very good at all - Very cheap build quality.

I suspect most of these reviews are from people that have not tried real headsets.I'm a long time BT headset owner and I got a chance to try one of these out. It basically felt like a child's toy. Very ""plasticy"", very poor quality build. The clarity of the sound and limited signal range make this a bad buy at any price.I strongly suggest paying the extra money for a Motorola HS810/HS820 or the Jabra BT250.",0
"Very low quality

I bought the scala 500 for my Motorola black Razr. I liked the lightweight but soon realized that this unit was light on quality as well!. The speaker literally fell out of the unit within 30 days!. I tried super glueing the speaker back but that doesnt work either. Such a piece of crap!!!",0
"not received

I have not received the Cardo earpiece I ordered on June 29, so I cannot rate it. Amazon has billed me for it, however!",0
"Transformed itself into junk

It worked for about four months. Now it is an unusable piece of junk.",0
"Unacceptable

Sure, it does what it says it will, i.e. function as a cordless headset for your bluetooth phone, but it also manages to make the wearer look like a complete tool while wearing it. But hey, if you spend much time at star trek conventions, you will certainly find yourself the talk of the town. Good luck with that.",1
"would not reccommend for treo 650

i would not purchase this product if you have a treo 650. the divece constantly breaks up. it must be within inches. far below what was expected. had to return. may have been defective, but not willing to try another.",0
"appeared good but . . .

Was impressed with technical description and more reviews were positive than negative so i bought one and gave it as a gift to my sister in-law. She was very happy with it the first day, trying it's performance in different places to observe variances and causes.On the third day, as she was again using it, the earpiece just detached from the whole body and that was that. She was devastated from the overjoy to a sudden snap and quiet of her now 2-pieces of a headset.On looking at it more closely after it had broken up into two pieces, one can see how flimsy the connection of the earpiece to the main body and if aggravated by a poor manufacturer/assembler it may not even last three days.Not wanting to take another chance on this one and the prospect of more hazzles and lost time I just replaced it with a Motorola 820 that is still working after almost a week now. I hope this one does not go the Cardo way.",0
"Good Value in a Bluetooth Headset

I'd have given the headset a 5 but the eyeglass attachment was so flimsy it broke the first time I tried to use it. The ear hook works beautifully though even with glasses on and with my smallish ears. The sound is really crisp, clear, and natural with no hiss or background noise. I'm told it sounds great on the other end as well. Buy it for the great quality at a very reasonable price but don't expect much from the eyeglass attachment.",3
"Well Worth It!

Sound quality is a little tinny but it is very simple to use.",3
"Bluetooth Scala 500

Ease of use and clarity with a Blackberry are good.Comfort is what gives this item a 4. For my ear, the speaker seemed a little large, but adjusting the ear loop aids in comfort.There does seem to be a bit of an issue with the mute and reconnect function. Doesn't always redial the last number on pressing the control button.",3
"Extremely Good

this is a very good hands free, very light and perfect, beside it is very cheap concerning other hands free",4
"Good...simple...

Very easy to hook up and most of the time it's extremely clear. I would recommend to everyone...",4
"Great quality, battery life, and sound, not so great integration with phone.

I purchase the Scala after my Jabra first generation BT headset broke. The battery life was way better than my Jabra and I didn't have to bother with sticking an earbud in my ear canal.My only problem with the scala is that it does not work as good with my Sony T616 as the Jabra. I often miss calls because the scala was slow to connect to the phone when re-establishing a connection.",2
"Head Set

We are very pleased with the prompt service. We received the item within a few days, and it was in excellent condition.",4
"Nice headset

I have it for 6 months already, and I can say that overall it is a good device. Sound quality is pretty good, but I was told that my side of the conversation is not that good, when I was outdoors in open places (was told wind noises are heard and make my voice a bit weak).Activating it is very intuitive - but I do remember that on first attempts I mistakenly canceled a conversation while talking, because I accidentally pushed the big open/close area.. Same thing happened upon dialing and receiving a conversation (hitting twice..) - but I learned the use of it very quickly - so all is good now... :-)One problem I have is of no direct concern to this product. I am using it with my Razor, and the problem I have is: it won't play me my customized ringtones for incoming calls when my bluetooth is on (but, as I said, it is a Razor fault - I know, as I tried it with a Nokia and it worked OK there).Also, something that didn't bother me - but bothered a friend of mine - the silver body tends to peal and there's a very small crack on it (for the 2nd tme. The first time I discovered it - I got a new replacement instead, but it happened again to the replacement too, and since it didn't disturb the functionality, and as I mentioned - its a very very small crack, I left it as is).Can't tell you different and/or distinguish with other such products, as I haven't tried another bluetooth headset, but I guess others may have the answer to that one...",3
"Superb phone

I have been using this phone for past 8 months now and the phone is great. There has been lot of complaints of volume outdoors but I find my phone good even outdoors ... I have amplified the ringtones ...The features are great.",4
"Not happy at all

Bought the phone looking at all the features..., using it for last 2 months, most of the features work as expected.But phone turns off when you press end-call button. No visible or audible warning that phone is shutting down. There is no specific pattern, but happened more than 25+ times in the last two months.Unable to access voicemail using ""1"" key. Cingular blames it on Motorola and Motorola blames it on Cingular.Cingular coverage (at least using this phone) is not good at all. I was with T-mobile, and I feel they have much better coverage.Called Cingular, about warranty exchange, not helpful at all. They can't check the phone at their stores, instead they will send a brand new phone, then I need to send my current phone to them, and if they find any physical or liquid damage they will change $425 (they claim it is the cost of the phone). Looks like they have a plan to sell more of this and take the money....",0
"I am not too crazy about it, but overall i am ok with.

can't resend Messages. i need to forward them.can't turn off message alert or voicemail alert with the mute button, i needed to wait till the entire song is done.can't arrange menu items.I am not too crazy about it, but overall i am ok with it.I love the way it sync w/ my outlook, this is my palm and phone all in one.",2
"Avoid it like the plague.

Returned this phone after about three weeks. Despite it's great feature set, there have been way too many problems to justify keeping it. Several trim pieces have simply fallen off, even though I've never dropped the thing. Battery life is abyssmal. Speaker volume both from the earphone and speakerphone is waaaay too quiet, even at max volume level. MP3 ringtones do not work: no matter what ring tone I program it for, it always defaults back to the standard ring...if it even rings at all when a call comes in! Screens (both internal and external) freeze and garble up constantly. Ring volume (again, when it works) is extremely quiet...inaudible unless you're in a library. Vibrate alert, much like rings, doesn't always work. When placing calls, about 50% of the time, they will ""dial"" and ""connect"" but there is absolutely no audio reception from the other party...not just quiet, NONE. Event reminders for the calendar fail to update or function regularly. The camera, for being 1 megapixel+, is terrible. And don't get me started about the bizzaro reception phenomena I've experienced with this phone.For anyone wondering, mine was the ""new"" version with the orange sticker and the updated software. I know the phone looks good on paper and even better in person, but once you put it to use there are nothing but problems. I strongly encourage anyone who is considering this phone to look elsewhere. There is simply no excuse for the level of problems existing in such a high end phone. From build quality to software functionality the MPx220 is a disaster.",0
"WARNING NO INTERNATIONAL ACTIVATION

I purchased this phone since it is a GSM world band phone and I was about to travel overseas. However, when I called Cingular to activate international roaming before leaving, I was told that no new activations are offered for countries which AT&T had roaming agreements with. Thus the phone will not work in those countries. So, to make a long story short, this phone will only work in the USA until Cingular and AT&T merge their networks. This may take a long time!",0
"Worst phone I've ever used!!!

This phone is terrible. The most important feature, call quality has a lot to be desired. Frequently drops calls and/or does not display external caller id. If you shut the phone too quickly or set it down without being extremely careful, it turns off. One would think this would be due to a loose battery but the battery is very secure. There is no pattern or display indicating that the phone is even on if the phone is shut! Frequently changes the date and time by itself! No way to change between call history of recently dialed calls to recently received calls. Vibrate option is not strong enough. Speaker volume, even with the newest revision is STILL not nearly loud enough. At the loudest setting, it is at a normal volume. Using this phone under any but the perfect situation is terrible. Overall, this phone is probably the worst phone I've EVER USED!!!",0
"HELLO MOTO, should be, GOODBYE MOTO

THIS IS MY TRUTHFUL VIEWS FROM USE SINCE FEB. 11, 2005 TILL PRESENT! MOTO IS MY FAV PHONE & ALWAYS WILL BE.CONS:1. POOR Battery2. Worst CAMERA I've ever seen on a phone.3. Can't control MENU setup for programs4. Earpiece (EP) & Speakerphone (SP) suck horribly. When did MOTO start using SNAP CRACKEL & POP (SC&P;) in their phones?5. Calling w/ EP is sorta hard due to you have to get it just right on the ear or forget hearing. SP is just horrible loudest volume SC&P; happens & hard to hear due to it's POINTED AWAY from you.6. Mic on speakerphone sux my Siemens a56i is 10x better.7. Reception is HORRIBLE compared to my g/f's V551.8. Media Player skips on playback9. User Assigned Ringtones & Pictures don't come up all the time (sometimes it does, but plays default ringtone for 2 secs then goes to assigned).10. miniSD slot not fully compliant w/ certain Cards.11. NOT EDGE only GPRS12. Keypad goes off way too quick & is hard to see when in a lit room (makes ur eyes go blurry)13. Key response is very slow all around.14. Camera FLASH is useless to me it's just there as a selling point.15. Voicemail doesn't reset unless you have someone send you one to reset it. (doesn't happen all the time, but this could also be cingulars fault I don't know)16. Some more, but minor stuffPRO:1. Build, structure, feel, look, keys, controls, placement, etc...2. MOTOROLA (Always Good, just not this time)3. Smartphone (SMP) setup so puts all ya need in one device.4. Size 3.8oz and awesome for SMP.5. Ease of ACTIVESYNC w/ PC & Bucktooth. Assigned Caller ID & Ringtone (OPEN AWESOME closed PIC is so so)7. Hit on the streets w/ coworkers (ENVY FACTOR lol)8. 176x220 Screen AWESOME & 96x96 Screen SO SO9. Speech use all around is awesome (dial, open progs, etc.)All in all this is a SO SO phone and I give it a 2 star rating because to me for ""$400 MSRP-Class"" phone MOTO should/could develop a much better phone. Come on MOTO where's your PRIDE GOING???Sidenote: The Samsung SGH-i300, just came out today, another smartphone, it comes w/a built in 3GB hard drive. Not 3MB, yes 3GB! Hope that will give Moto incentive to build a better phone or I may have to buy Samsung.",1
"OUT OF THIS WORLD

I Love my MPx220, It's a great phone, it's really neat, I think that the RAZER is to slim and will break easier then, the mpx220, and is much cheaper then the razor. Its Microsoft Windows based so it has many features that other phones do not. I think the MPx220 is top of the line for Cingular.",4
"Please do not buy even for a 'cent'

I have had this phone for 4 months bought through amazon. I have never written reviews before but decided do one for this, because of the poor design.1. Volume is really bad outdoors, hard to hear inspite of having high volume.2. Battery recharger adaptor connection to the phone sucks big time. It became bad very soon and I already replaced as the pins in the phone for charging became bad. Once again I am having issues with the new phone. It is really a poor design like feathertouch controls. Remember I don't handle my phones rough. You can't see a scratch.anyway, please opt for other ones if you can.drb",0
"poor phone

I bought the phone at Thankgiving. It has a lot of problem with speaker phone, poor quality camera, bad battery. I just return and exchange the new one with the dot orange box. They told me update new software. But when I bring home and try. It come out the same old problem. Terrible phone. Don't ever buy this phone. Waste your money and time to figure out and test free for them",1
"MPx220

Windows causes the phone to stall sometimes, or respond very slowly (phone keeps ringing even though you have answered). Some smartphone apps don't work. The Motorola charger is likely to stop working after a week or so (I have had 5 of these phones). The charging pins are delicate and susceptible to bending. The phone takes forever to boot up (3 minutes or so before a call can be made). Activesync over bluetooth is very difficult to configure, however it does work well. Sometimes the bluetooth stack gets reordered for no particular reason. The camera is pretty bad indoors, but ok if there is a lot of light (think surface of the sun, ok thats a slight exaggeration). Being able to load mp3s and use them as ringtones is nice. The photo caller id is also nice.",1
"I HATE this phone

I reviewed this phone a while back and gave it 4 stars. Big mistake! I had my first MPX220 for about 7 months when suddenly, the phone decided to stop charging for me. Called Cingular and they sent me out a new one. I've had this one for about 3 weeks and the screen froze. It's now completely black on the inside and distorted on the outside display. Something tells me that Motorola tried to pack so much into this phone that it can't handle it. I never used much on the phone as far as apps. but I think i'm going to steer clear of motorola for a while.",3
"Very Satisifed

I saw several negative reviews for this phone before I purchased. I cant say that I really have any complaints. The volume is fine. If its not loud enough for you, you arent holding it to your ear correctly. The camera is better than I expected on a cell phone. Its definatly not a replacement for a multi-megapixel digital camera and the flash is worthless but what do you expect? I've seen alot worse pics from phones than this takes. If you want quality digital pics, you need to spend $300 on a digital camera. This phone is feature packed and a great device for gadget junkies. I was able to retire my PDA (iPAQ pocketpc) for good now that I have this phone. Bluetooth Active sync is the coolest",4
"Small PDA with issues

I am using this phone for last 2 months..Pros- Small compared to many other PDA phones like Palm- Cheap compared to other PDA phones.- Easy PC syncing. I got lotus notes calendar syncedCons:- As many mentioned here the phone rattles at 75% of the volume. It does not matter the phone is on speaker or not. It rattles if you increase volume. In effect, volume is low and not clear.- Intermittent lock up. It is a good idea to reboot the phone occasionally and especially before an important call- Intermittent miss call, when you try to answer.- Low battery life",2
"WOW! Fast. Cool, and if you aren't a camera freek, excellent

Phenominal phone with excellent quad band reception, battery life, and if you turn it up, good clarity. Motos have to be turned up during a phone call to stick at loud, and too many people don't realize that.Screen fonts setup by Cingular are horrific and clear type option under accessibility settings does not engage (to fix it).Otherwise fast, simple, non-bothersome workhorse. Big enough to grip too. Love it. Also have Audiovox SMT-5600 I am selling because it's way too small, but it has a much better screen, and not as good reception (tri band).I used Moto 220 on my last trip and used it to photo work sites. They came out great on the computer.Jaz",4
"Great phone - just don't drop it.

Pros: Windows Mobile in a small clam-shell style phone. Nothing else like it, really. It plays Audible.com audiobooks, MP3s (don't need iTunes), syncs up with Outlook, and you can download all kinds of cool software. You can even expand the memory with a 1GB SD card. It does everything an iPod can do and much more.Cons: The hinge is poorly designed, so if you drop it or flip it open too fast, it will most likely crack. I've glued mine twice already. I've dropped other phones without any problems (other than minor scratches).",2
"Most Excellent

Different people find different features useful with the phones they buy. What I liked about this one best is this:1. You can rip/download any music and make it your ringtone. You don't have to pay a fortune for a ringtone.2. You can charge the phone from the USB connector to the computer. You don't need the travel charger all the time.There are other small things for me that make it good, it has a slot for inserting a mini-SD card and expanding memory. It's got a host of tools including a video record/play, media record/play, games, sync-up capability with outlook for contacts and calendar.It has a few problems in terms of locating items, the navigation is not very friendly ( It runs Microsoft Windows Mobile, What do you expect ? ).",4
"After 1 year of use...

Thank God my contract is up and I can get a different phone. I had 2 of these phones on a Cingular plan - both have problems with basic phone functions. At times I have had to try 10-15 times to try and make a call succesfully, other times calls are being sent directly to voicemail - all while my phone is on and showing 3 or more bars of reception. This has been a somewhat chronic problem that has been growing with time. I have found that some of this problem has been caused by the phone's hardware or software. When I complained to Cingular of this problem - after not being able to receive a call for 3 straight days they recommended turning the phone off and back on, which does help some of the time.",0
"The best phone I've ever had!

I have had this phone for a month and absolutely love it! It has already changed the way I work and has greatly reduced the amount (and weight) of electronics I carry most days. Without a thought I now carry my entire data base, calender etc. and have my emails updated every 5-30 minutes through my exchange server.Yes, the speaker could be louder but that is remedied by using Motorola's bluetooth speaker.I would love a keyboard and more memory, but the small size and weight are a more than reasonable trade-off.For a compact, useable tool-- this is it! (For now.)",3
"Good little phone.

I've had this phone for 3 months now and I have been pretty happy with it. I purchased it through this same offer on Amazon.com and my service is through Cingular in the Detroit, MI area.Some of my favorite features are the MP3 compatibility, file storage and the built in calendar. I find myself using the built in calendar to schedule upcoming appointments more and more every day.Pros:-Phone reception is great-Syncs up well with Windows-Has a file system similar to Windows 98x+, and you can add a 1gb MiniSD card-Plays MP3's, even for ring tones-Battery life seems like it lasts forever, just make sure you follow the initial charging instructions in the manual.Cons:-Camera isn't very good, but what do you expect from a phone?-Speakerphone and MP3 player volumes are pretty quiet (only reason I rated it 4 instead of 5)-Power button placement is a little weird; sometimes I end up accidentally turning the phone off when I'm holding it up to my ear.",3
"Only comparable would be the Blackberry 7100t

I've had this phone (2 - another one for the wife) for a couple of weeks. I rate it superior to the Treo 300/600 and Blueberry 7230 all of which I have owned/used. It has all of the functionality of those devices plus a better camera, better reception due to the quad band feature, ability to play MP3s and a smaller form factor. Battery life is superior to the Treos.The product comes with a battery, AC charger, USB charger/cradle, CD-ROM (for installing software on your PC), and a nearly 300 page manual. The manual is rather daunting until you realize that the contents are duplicated in Spanish. Most users won't bother to even open it up. The device is Bluetooth capable, but a headset is not included with the phone.The internal screen is noticably smaller than that on the Treo/Blackberry devices, however the screen resolution is extremely fine and text can be read about as comfortably on the MPX220 as on the other devices. The screen is much brighter than on the other devices and I had no trouble using it outdoors in sunshine.The Windows 2003 Smartphone software accomplishes its main task - enabling the user to access a MASS of features in an intuitive manner. I'd still rate the Palm OS and Blackberry desktops as slightly easier to use, but then again they have the advantage of needing to accomodate much fewer features. In contrast all three of these devices (Treo/Blackberry/mpx) are much easier to use than standard cell phones.In fact given the low cost of the mpx device (mine was $300 for the pair), I can't see why anyone would get a normal (non-PDA) phone at anything over $100. People who are heavy users of email will still prefer full keyboard phones like the Treo/Blackberry. The mpx does have a text recognition AI system which does an excellent job when typing 90% of a message. However you'll still need to go into multi-tap mode when entering personal names, technical abbreviations, etc. As such, I think the closest comparable device would be the candybar Blackberry 7100t - but that device is more expensive, larger and lacks a camera.I have noted that several reviews claimed the phone's volume output was too low. Either those people have an older version of the firmware (mine was 1.300) or they simply don't know how to use the phone. There are 8 (count 'em) profiles, each with their own range of sound volume and receiver sensitivity. The Normal setting's volume at the highest level is IMO too low. But this is easily solved by using a different profile. For example I use Max level on the Outdoor setting. Treo 300's had the exact same problem, which I solved the exact same way - I used the lowest volume on the Speakerphone setting.Perhaps the advantages of the mpx are best illustrated by what happened to me two days ago. We had to drive to a business meeting about 40 miles away. My companion remarked about how frequently cell phones would be losing reception. On entire drive, my mpx was never less than 3 bars. Multiple times I was requested to place a call on my phone because the other phones would not function. On the return trip back, we popped the top on the convertible we were riding in. I placed a call in a top down convertible at 70 mph and had no difficulty whatsoever in hearing the call. Does that sound like a phone with a volume problem? Moreover because the Outdoor setting not only varies sound output but also reduces the range at which the microphone will take input, my voice output was not scratchy. The person to whom the call was placed later specifically remarked upon how normal the call sounded. Try that on a Treo on the speakerphone setting.Bottom line: If you want a full featured phone but don't need a full keyboard, this is your phone. The dirt cheap price these phones go for compared to similar devices is simply insane.",4
"Very good phone

There are many conflicting reviews of this phone on the 'net. I was a bit skeptical at first and was leaning towards the SMT5600, but finally decided to try my luck and plunged into the Motorola MPX220 waters.I've had this phone for 2 weeks. Bought it online, unlocked, OEM version (mobilecityonline). The manual is barely usefull, but I did not need it anyway. The windows mobile 2003 is intuitive enough to allow me to navigate the menus and configure it as I wanted.My service is provided by T-Mobile USA. The phone reception is very good, the volume is good, not very loud, but loud enough. All features work as advertised. I currently use a bluetooth headset, a bluetooth GPS, and transfer files between the phone and my PC using a bluetooth USB adapter.Data services also work -providing you pay for the service- very well. I have configured it to connect and syncrhonize with Exchange server every 5 minutes, so I'm up to date with my emails, calendar and contacts. MSN IM also works fine and Pocket Internet explorer also works well. Not all sites display correctly in the tiny screen. If you want to navigate the entire internet, I recommend getting Opera for smartphones.The camera is not up the level of my expetations. It works acceptably well in sunny days in exteriors, but do not even try to use it in interiors or at night. The quality of the V300's camera is much better.Battery life I've found to be very good. It last about 2 days, but if you consider that the phone establishes a GPRS connection every 5 minutes, in addition to my IM sessions, voice calls, file transfer, powering the mini-SD card, playing videos, etc, the battery is actually pretty good. Since this is a new toy, I'm constantly showing it off and playing with it. I exect it to last longer once I start using it normally.I have found it compatible with every device I've used. From an iPAQ 4155 (both bluetooth and Infrared), to GPS devices, to other phones (like Sony Ericson models). Activesync also works fine and very fast.This is my first clamshell so I'm getting used to it. The form factor is sleek, looks very professional.I have found the voice recognition (not voicetags) is very efficient. it requires quite a number of interactions with the phone but even with my accent, the accuracy is amazing, even with the road noise as a background.My headset device is a Bluetooth Motorola HS850. Before I was using a BodyGlove bluetooth earpiece. Both work well but the Motorola has a clearer sound.The phone came originally with firmware 1.32 in chinese. That made me freak out at first when I got it out of the box, but slowly I found the Control Panel, then the regional settings and changed the language to English. I discovered the settings by looking at the icons. I currently have firmware 1.43 which is english only (and spanish), not chinese.I am very satisfied with the MPX220. I have no complains so far, everything works as I expect. GPRS data connection is very dependable. The bluetooth headset is a blessing. the screen is very bright, although in very sunny and bright days it may be difficult to see, but in my experience, that happens to every phone I've had (mostly Nokias)I have installed several applications: Opera browser, Agile messenger (Yahoo, AOL, ICQ), Sprite backup, Connected bits weather report, and Pocket TV MPEG player. All work very well. The phone hasn't hung or restarted itself everI do not like the fact that Motorola used its aold full connector, instead of a simple USB cable. I also would've preferred the phone used a standard SD card, and not the mini SD it uses, that had me buy yet another card for the phone. I currently have a 256 MB mini-SD where I store all the programs and documents, so I reserve the phone memory to run programs.The clamshell design feels solid when fully open, but when closed, the door feels a bit more shaky, but again, this is my first clamshell, so I'm not sure if all are the same. My wife's Samsung feels more secure though.The phone is also a quad-band world-phone (850/1900, 900/1800) so it works everywhere (Europe, Asia, America). It is in my opinion, targeted to professionals who travel and need to keep connected all the time.Final words: this is not a phone you need, this is a phone you want. If you have to have the lastest gadget, you like computers, and you are going to use all the features, and more important, if you can afford it, then go ahead. If you just want to ge a phone to make phone calls and take a picture, there are other cheaper models, easier to use available out there. Remember this phone is actually a computer that makes phone calls, it runs Windows (windows Mobile 2003 second edition) so you need to be familiar with computers, file managers, etc to work with it.Many people complain about the phone and I realized that in many cases, they just don't know how to use the phone. If you are familiar with computers in general, and windows in particular, then the user interface is very intuitive, if you don't like computers, you are going to hate this phone. The documentation that comes with the phone is not going to help you at all, and you are going to be frustrated.Hope this helps you make an informed decision when evaluating this phone.",4
"Not bad, but cost/value?

When reading reviews on the MPX220, you see a lot of mixed feelings, and I guess that's what I have.I love the size (compact and easy to carry), the feel and style (nice clamshell design), the call quality, the Bluetooth quality (with the exception of the inability to initiate voice commands from a Bluetooth headset).The controls are good, and the menu offers easy navigation. It was easy to set up my POP3 email account to read my email on the phone (a major requirement for my decision to move to a SmartPhone). Internet browsing seems good, with the limitations that any mobile user will experience (let's put it this way: you won't give up your broadband connection). Unlike a previous reviewer, I have no problem using Cingular's basic multimedia package.I'm one who prefers small size and can live without a small QWERTY keyboard. Screen offers good viewing quality, though as with most devices it's hard to see in bright outdoor light.I guess it's pretty well documented that an earlier software fix has cleared up the volume problem early buyers of the MPX220 were experiencing. I'd say volume (and volume control) is good whether using the phone, bluetooth headset (I have a Cardo Scala 500), or speaker phone.The camera, considering it's just part of a phone, really isn't too bad. The quality of photos is high enough that most people would be surprised they were taken on a camera phone. I get a kick out of what I call the 'vanity key.' They installed a button on the outside for the sole purpose of allowing you to take a self-portrait (since you must do this with the clamshell closed).However, when I attempted to do a number of simple tasks that I could easily do with my 'obsolete' SonyEricsson T68i, I was disappointed. First, syncronization with Outlook can only be done using Microsoft ActiveSync. If your company doesn't support/allow it (mine doesn't), you're out of luck. (I was finally able to come up with a work-around where I transfer Outlook to my Yahoo calendar, then syncronize from home where I have ActiveSync installed. A pain, but it works.)I find the alarm function on a phone to be handy, and was shocked to see how anemic and hard to use the alarm function was. I have learned you can buy 3rd party software to improve this, but I believe they could do a better job with the default alarm (really a Microsoft Mobile issue).Same with text notes. I found text notes on my T68i to be a great way to capture short things (like passwords, addresses). On the 'sophisticated' MPX220, there's NO capability for this! (Again, you can purchase 3rd party software, but why should you have to?)So, overall, I'd rate my experience with the MPX220 fairly high, but when you pay this much ($300) for a phone, you don't expect to encounter these minor annoyances and limitations.",3
"Simply has the complete package!

This phone comes loaded with everything you can ever imagine.It has a speakerphone, it has bluetooth so you can send your friend ring tones, pictures and etc. It has a 1.2 megapixel camera. The quality of the camera is better than most clamshell cameras ie. V600,V3,SMT5600. It has a beatiful screen, that displays 65k colors. Alot of nice apps that would make your old phone just look outdated. Many people have been quoted as saying that listening to mp3's from this phone and listening to mp3's from a ipod are exactly the same quality. Nice build quality too, this phone just looks plain sexy. Its pretty light, has a built in antenna. Capable of sending and receiving SMS, MMS, recorded sounds, recorded video etc..Make sure you have the newer firmware version for this phone which is currently 1.3 and you will have no problems with call quality, hearing the person your calling etc. Only cons are the small outside screen and its small caller id. This phone has a speakerphone which is very useful. Overall for only $175 you would be hardpressed to find a phone with this many features and this quality.",4
"Excellent phone with few flaws...

If you're looking for a phone/PDA with ""phone first"" functions, you can stop looking. This little beauty is lightning fast, and has four different GSM bands giving unmatched reception. GSM reception had previously been a problem for me, but with this phone I have yet to see any calls dropped. It runs Microsoft's ""Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition"" operating system, meaning that it has outlook and email functions that are second to none. Your productivity will skyrocket soon after learning how to use all it's bells and whistles. It's also the fastest Microsoft smartphone to date, giving you excellent performance when running compatible programs.One thing to note- The very early versions of this phone had low volume, but that is being corrected now with a ROM update. If you buy this phone and your ROM version is under .342, you may want to update. Calling Motorola customer service will make the process go painlessly.You can check your ROM version by hitting the left soft key labeled ""Start"", then selecting ""Settings"", and ""About"". The Rom version is listed on the ""Manufacturer: ..."" line.Good Luck and Good Choice!",3
"Great phone at a great price.

I purchased this phone from Best Buy on 11/26/04 on sale for $49.99 with a one-year contract. The first thing I noticed was the orange dot on the box of the phone. I was told that this phone was recalled and the orange sticker symbolizes that it has been fixed and is equipped with new software. Right away, I came to realize this phone had two major flaws. The earpiece volume in a call was extremely quiet and the camera released a greenish colored tint in all the pictures. I did some research and found that my software version was .342. New software that addressed these two issues was available from Cingular's Exchange By Mail program. Although the tech at Cingular assured me that I had the newest software, he still sent me a replacement phone to address my issues. I did receive the new software version 1.300 and here are my comments:Reception (9/10)On my original software version reception was horrible. The phone could not sustain a call at my work, nor at my house. Software version 1.300 is almost perfect. I get full service and crystal clear calls almost everywhere I go on a consistent basis. Only reason I give it a 9 is because of the short time period that I have had the phone.Phone Build Quality (9/10)This phone feels very sturdy does not feel like it is cheaply made like my last Motorola product (Motorola T720). I am very impressed with the job that Motorola did on the sturdiness of this phone. The flip gives a nice solid ""click"" when flipping it open and closed.Battery Life (10/10)Better than any phone I have ever owned. I am a heavy cell phone user and by the end of the day, I only lose one notch on the battery meter out of the three notches.User Interface (9/10)At first this phone seemed a little complicated, but Windows Mobile 2003 is actual pretty easy to use. It syncs up with my home PC with no problems using the included USB data cable. It automatically converts mp3 audio files and movie files automatically to work on the phone. Windows media player is great feature on this work and so far has worked flawlessly for me.Camera/Camcorder Quality (8/10)The camera on this phone is 1.23 mega pixels and takes pictures at a maximum resolution of 1280x960. The image quality of the camera is pretty good. Considering it is a phone and not a 5 mega pixel digital camera, I feel that the camera is pretty good. Camcorder runs smoothly and will record as much video as you have memory for. It will not stop at 15 seconds like most of the cellular phones on the market today.Earpiece/Speaker (5/10)The earpiece on my .342 software was absolutely unusable. It was extremely quiet. The upgraded 1.300 software resolved the issue to an extent. It is usable now but in a noisy environment, it is not. I really feel that it could be louder but for most, it is usable. The speaker is fairly loud for ring tones, but in my opinion, it is too quiet for an actual speakerphone call. The speakerphone itself is half-duplex like most other phones on the market so it is mainly used when I am on hold.Overall, I am in love with this phone. The earpiece is a major selling point with me and I am hoping that with a new software update, it will get louder. Other than the earpiece this phone is everything I have ever wanted. The only thing this phone cannot do is make my coffee in the morning. For $49.99, I won't be complaining anytime soon.",3
"This phone is a disaster!

I had my eye on this phone for quite some time, so once I heard Best Buy was carrying it, I ran to the store and purchased it this past October for $399 w/ 1 year contract extension. The phone had the famous low volume problem, which made the phone useless unless using the speakerphone or headset. Cingular/Motorola supposedly fixed the problem, and released the phone again with an updated firmware (the boxes were marked with an orange sticker). After Best Buy replaced my phone, I was very sad to find the updated model had even more problems! The volume is still VERY low and not fixed, and a number of additional bugs have been introduced. The most publicized problem being the Bluetooth headset problem. I eventually took the phone back, after a long battle with Best Buy and was given a store credit (now I'm stuck with an extended contract, and I could not get my replacement plan fees refunded).I am not the only one with this problem. If you do a Google search using the keywords: MPX220, VOLUME PROBLEM, FIRMWARE, BLUETOOTH HEADSET PROBLEM... You will see NUMEROUS postings and reviews with the same complaints. Sad thing is Motorola tech support is not acknowledging the problem, nor is Cingular.This entire experience made me a Motorola hater... This is very sad, because the phone does have some great features. The Quad-Band feature is great, and ensures you'll have reception all over the world. The Microsoft Smartphone software is AMAZING, and it was a joy not having to carry my PDA. Windows Media player is nice, and the expansion slot allows you to use the device as an MP3 player, camera, video recorder, etc. I would have to say this is one of the best Phone/PDA combos I have seen. Unfortunately, the volume problem makes the phone useless... And the numerous software bugs are impossible to overlook.My advice, wait until January/February before giving this phone a try... If Cingular is still selling it, it probably means they fixed the problems. I doubt they will keep selling a defected unit that long, so if it is not resolved by then, they would probably stop selling it.Most importantly, do your research on the net, and read what others have been saying. If the phone is improved, it will reflect in the buyers comments.Hope this helps!",0
"truly superior

This phone is truly a superior phone. I have the latest firmware build so any reviews that complain about prior bugs should be considered irrelevant in regards to the present product. Anyone who is looking for a phone with the intellegence of a pda with most of the features of one should look no further. This phone has: Bluetooth, outlook exchange synchronization, windows 2003, windows media player 9, expandable memory, megapixel camera, and video player and recorder. All powered by a 200 mhz ARM processor backed by 32mb of ram not to bad for a phone. The USB cable is included by the way. The OS runs fast, the reception of the phone is superior due to its quad band feature. The speakerphone is decent although it could have been louder. It fuctions well with bluetooth or wired hand free devices. Mp3's sound great in fact this phone saved me the money of having to buy an Ipod. Camera and video player are decent for a cell phone. The phone is sylish for its feature pacted nature. The battery lasts a very long time even with heavy use. Overall this was a great investment, truly a step above most phones, especially over the over hyped, and priced Razr. Anyone looking for a quality smart phone look no further",4
"Very good device

I have been using this phone for a week now and the low ear-piece volume is not a big problem for me, though I have to turn it all the way up. I have tried it on the streets but not in a mall. BTW, the bad version is .325 and the good version is .342. One constant annoyance is the volume button on the side gets too easily changed. That means every time you use the phone, you may accidentally change the volume. The digital camera is a joke so only use it when you have to...like in a car accident. Also don't expect the phone to run Excel or Word like in the pocket PC...I was disappointed in that. But if you are a developer, you can easily write .NET programs for it...way cool. The voice recognition is the best: it can dial the digits you said, it can dial the phone book entry without you pre-recorded the voice for it. The solitaire doesn't have the draw-one option...disappointing. Reception and sound clarity are the best I have ever experienced. Just these 2 are worth getting it. Also you can use it as an MP3 player...it accepts up to 512 Meg MiniSD card so you can have a day's worth of high quality songs to enjoy...be sure to get a stereo headset, though. Battery is very good. I suspect it can last a few days in my normal use which isn't much.",3
"I love my MPX220

I bought my Mpx220 in November and overall have been really pleased with it. Originally I had the old ROM version but exchanged it for a 1.3. This thing is loaded with features! In my opinion, the MS Smartphone setup far exceeds any other conventional cell phone (excluding pda phones). I never want to go back to using a regular cell phone. I wanted some pda functionality in a compact size, and found the perfect (at least almost perfect) match in the Mpx220.As a phone: it works well... The volume issues are fixed with the 1.3 software. It isn't extremely loud, though loud enough. Reception has been better than any other phone I've owned. I can hear callers clearly and they hear me clear as well. Picture Caller Id uses the external display or the main screen if the flip is open. speakerphone works pretty well. Quad band is great to have if you travel. I recently visited London, Pakistan and Dubai. I bought local SIM cards, popped them in and they worked flawlessly. Cool! (My phone came unlocked). The contact list is excellent. You can basically add all contact info you'd want in the phonebook which also syncs with Outlook on your PC. Searching contacts is also the best ive seen on cell phones. Just start typing the name and it filters the list. It's a lot more convenient than scrolling.Pda-ish functionality: This phone is really like a mini-PC. Start Menu, windows explorer, internet explorer, outlook, calendar, etc , etc. Syncing with a computer is easy using Microsoft's Activesync. You can use the included cable or even sync over bluetooth. I was even able to set a schedule for my phone to sync with the computer every night automatically via bluetooth. cool! Transferring files is very easy. The file system is excellent, similar to that on a PC. You can search files, sort, manage ect. When using activesync, you can explore your phone and manage files as you wish. Or if you have bluetooth on your computer, just beam any file over. It can play mp3 files (in stereo using a stereo headset), open word docs, excel sheets, picture files, etc. Smartphone apps are coming up to speed and becoming more available. Besides other sort-of-useless things, you can even encode and watch your DVDs on it. If you fill up the 32 mb on the phone, you can add memory (up to 512) via the mini SD slot.Camera: Compared to other camera phones, unfortunately, the camera is sub par. It doesn't bother me much though since I only intended using the camera for photo contacts and just for fun. don't expect this or most other camera phones to replace your digi cam. There is a 'flash' which is bright but not too useful as a camera flash. (i wish I could use the LED as a flashlight!).Internet/email: Internet explorer makes it easy to browse the internet on this phone. you can access mobile web pages or regular internet pages. you can access your email using pop or just webmail through the internet. Works pretty well, just be careful of charges. get a data plan if you will be using this a lot. it uses GPRS and ufortunately no EDGE.Pros:-Functionality: it does a lot of stuff.-Connectivity: bluetooth, infared, usb, activesync, internet-Quad band world phone-Reception-Dual screens-stereo output-Configurable: there are a lot of options and settings.Cons:-A few bugs, you may need to turn it off and on. I had to do this about 4 times since I got it (3 months).-No EDGE-Can't voicedial via bluetooth headset.-Camera is sub par (though i don't care for this much).If you're looking for a phone that does more than just being a phone in the same form factor, this is a pretty good choice. Fully utilizing its potential may require a bit of tech savy-ness, though Im sure people just wanting it to do basic things will find it pretty intuitive.Hope this helped those of you shopping around.",3
"Darn Good but not perfect. Almost IT

I have owned every possible cellphone out there samsung, nokia, different motorolas, evn pda phones like the treo 650, imate ijam.Pros:Small, clamshell design (fairly thin)Good bettery life even when used for surfing, email. I feel safe taking it away for a weekend without a charger even with moderate phone and data use.Easy to setup and use the internet to surf simple sites (google, yahoo mail etc). A great phone for simple things, looking up an address, directions, stocks etc.Sound is fairly good but tinny (volume is average at best though)caller id works well and fast, syncs well with outlook for contacts, calendar etc via USBAccepts fairly standard motorola accessories (using ac/ car adaptors from the V600, V500 series)Bluetooth for photo and contact transmission is great with a mac but a PAIN with windoze (still can't get it to work with my desktop and a dlink bluetooth usb adaptorBluetooth headset work wellReception Is VERY good with cingular in PA/MD/DC this thing NEVER drops calls compared to my V500 series on the same cingular network.Screen is bright and easy to readCONS:Camera is fair at best (flash is fairly worthless)A bit larger than the V600 series I replaced it withSpeakerphone is fair quality a best. i just can't understand people very well with it.Cingular version is locked so it can't be used as a bluetooth modem with a laptopnot easy to navigate using side buttons which can't be programmmed like old phones to scroll through contacts, have to use the center keypad. (my v600 could use side buttons to scrool and select a contact much easier)just my thoughts",3
"MPX220 disappointing: bluetooth is NOT bluetooth

I have learned the hard way that bluetooth is not universally compatible. My experiences: the MPX220 is not compatible with my 2005 bluetooth capable car which uses an integrated Motorola bluetooth compatibility module. (The car maker has found other Motorola bluetooth phones, like the Razr, compatible). Neither is this phone fully compatible with my Palm Tungston T5 bluetooth device as the Palm can't dial or access the web browser per its capability, but can exchange a file. Finally, using the Motorola 850 bluetooth headset, one cannot use the voicedial features as the phone only allows this on a WIRED headset. So don't expect full bluetooth functionality as advertised. Further, the speakerphone feature is virtually useless as it is both too soft and distorted to be useful in other than a pindrop quiet setting. The battery life is very short for a GSM phone. The backlight feature does not have a short enough time for turning off to conserve the battery. If you like to autolock you phone on turnoff this one is not for you. The autolock function only works on a time basis and the longest period is one hour. If I had learned about the lack of compatibility in my 30 day window I would have gotten rid of this poor device. I spoke to both Motorola and Cingular about the shortcomings of the phone once I found it did not meet my expectations for compatibility and neither was helpful regarding exchanging the phone for a model which would perform as advertised.",0
"Tries but falls short

This phone tries very hard to do everything but fails at it's very ability to be a phone. The speaker volume is terrible, drops calls for no reason, refuses to accept incoming calls for no reason, the charger interface is crappy, the battery runs out in a few hours despite turning off the IR and bluetooth, the camera button is misplaced (takes photos of the inside of your pocket), and the power button is on the outside (turns off accidentally).Sure the MS Mobile functionality is great but I will probably never by a Motorola phone again.I just sold the phone for on Craigslist and bought a Sony Ericsson Z520 - awesome phone so far.",0
"Great

This not a phone. It is a mini computer. An iPod. and moreSync with Outlook for all of your contacts.Play all mp3.Watch mpeg and 3gp movies.Take flash pictures (yes, not as good as my 5 M pixels camera)Take short movies.Play games (Chess, pack-man, space invaders)And then you can talk on the phone including Bluetooth headset.",4
"incredible

This phone is beautiful. Tons of features, my mom jus got it for me for xmas (early lol). Camera is absolutely incredible for a cell phone. 1280x960, all the way down to 120x76 (?) or around there. Flash is decent. Filming is nice, makes good litte clips. Expandable slot (going to buy one of those) for mini (not normal sd!!) cards. Pretty cheap, google them. 64mb should be enough. Tons of features, full internet (IE)....downloadable programs (google - for programs)....lots of nice things. External display is great, u can put ur own pic in there. Anything u can think of, this thing probly has it. It plays videos, music (mp3), and everything else.150% reccommend it.",4
"Very bad phone....unreliable, flimsy....so very bad!

Buying this phone was such a horrible decision. I had a basic Samsung phone with Sprint service for over 3 years before getting this Motorola MPx220 along with a family member. The Samsung never ever had a problem--ever. This phone, however, is an endless nightmare. I've had it for around 9 months so far. The battery died after 2 months, the cingular store guy was nice enough to replace it for me. The connection between the power adaptor and the phone is not secure. You ALWAYS have to wiggle the cord to get it to charge. My phone was dead again this morning. It turned out that it just did not successfully charge.Lately, someone will call...the phone will ring....I can't hear the caller. It takes around 3 re-attempts to recieve a call. Terrible.The ""1.2"" megapixel camera is lousy. It is VERY grainy. I think it probably starts out as a very small image and the phone makes it 1.2 megapixels for marketing purposes.Finally, the phone is flimsy. It makes creaking noises when you put it by your ear. It seems so non-rugged.The phone is packed with features, but the only ones that I care about are Bluetooth and the camera (which is terrible).My family member agrees that this phone is junk. They've had problems as well.I can't stand this phone anymore. I'm going to get a new one soon.",0
"Motorola, lowering the bar... again

You have to judge a cell phone primarily by how well it works as a phone. Not as a PDA, or MP3 player or GameBoy or web browser or any other cool geeky gadget. For a phone that retails for $400, the MPx220 has some embarrassing defects. Yes, the 1.30 update seems to have 'solved' the low sound problem, except now my mic has a slight feedback/echo effect that callers find distracting and unpleasant. I also hate that I have to manually enter the date and time, and that I have to scroll through menus to change the ring volume (just let me use the sidebar volume rocker!).I'm not impressed with a million ringtones, intelligent text messaging and a 65k display, if I sound like I'm in a cave when I talk on it. Here's an idea for the Moto engineers: get the phone part right before you add extra features. Releasing the phone with the original low volume issues shows a lack of testing and quality control. What were they thinking?The PDA/calendar/browser/text features work fine. But you can get those in a Palm, Blackberry or iPAQ.AS A FOLLOWUP TO MY REVIEW: I just received my replacement phone, a Sony Z500a. The vocal quality is SO much better. Everyone I've called has immediately noticed the difference. It also gets the time and date from the network (my Moto phone had to be MANUALLY set!), and it starts up very quickly (the Moto phone took some time to 'boot up' - all those cool features come with a price).",1
"MPX220

The phone volume was low, regardless of the firmware version. Using a BlueTooth headset made it a lot more useable, but this phone isn't good enough in other respects to justiy that requirement. Data entry sucks. Most web browsing renders sites too small to be really useful. The Outlook integration is terrific, but without fast entry, sending email or typing documents is tedious. With shiesty audio volume, the PDA aspects of the phone seem even worse.",1
"Great Features, Poor Quality...

I've gone through two of these in a little over a year. The phones are known to be of poor quality. In both of mine, the volume was low (I've done the upgrade) and they phone died by not being able to recharge the battery. I have a number of chargers and while they work on other phones (with my battery) none of them will charge the battery on my phone.Expensive phone for only a year's worth of use. I know of a couple of other people who have had problems with the phone as well.Motorola outsourced the development of this phone and not only is it discontinued, but Motorola discontinued the relationship with the manufacturer and cancelled the plans for an MPX3.. series phone. This makes me think it was poor engineering since they could have had someone else manufacture the phones.",1
"Motorola MPx220- LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT

This phone kicks....BUTT!! I just bought it today, and the complaints I had heard are just not existent! Mine came directly from Hong King, so the user manual was in chinese and some of the functions are in chinese, but other than that, it takes much better pictures than my old phone (LG L1400), the customizing options are endless, the ActiveSync feature is great and I'm just looking forward to learning more about this phone. Highly recommend!",3
"Nice phone, Cingular dissapointing

It seems as though Cingular has crippled certain Bluetooth protocals in the MPX220. I bought one at BestBuy, and returned it whe I realized that I could not connect it to my computer with Bluetooth. I will be waiting for an unlocked, non Cingular branded version to purchase.As for the phone itself, well I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for Cingular. I will say that the return and cancellation process went smoothly (so far, haven't received final bill yet!)",1
"Nice phone, lousy service

This is my second favorite phone of all time but, unless you must have the ""clam shell"" form factor and/or 900mhz GSM the Audiovox SMT5600 (also on Amazon) is smaller, higher quality, and and several hundred dollars less expensive. Regardless of the phone you chose, however, I hope you have more luck with Cingular than I did.There's simply not enough time or room to recount all of my problems with Cingular but I'll provide a brief recap. I have service with Cingular and with AT&T.; The problems began when I tried to merge my two services into one account (Cingular did acquire AT&T;, right?), upgrade my service plan, and upgrade the AT&T; phone. Simple enough, right? Wrong.After (literally) four visits to the store (and 3+ hours of waiting for a sales person), 10+ phone calls (and speaking with over 30+ people), and completing several forms on the web I thought I had finally solved the problem and everything was fine. THEN my phone showed up ... it was the wrong one!!! Attempts to get the problem resolved on the phone failed (we can't do that here), attempts to return it to the store failed (that was sent to you by our phone sales group, you can't return it here), and a final desperate attempt to resolve it through Cingular's Office of the CEO was meet by ""you shouldn't have tried to transfer your service from AT&T; to Cingular"" (i.e. it's your fault) and ""you're trying to order the most expensive phone we have, what do you expect us to do, give you a free one?"" (i.e. you're trying to cheat us).My experiences can basically be catagorized in the following fashion:* You're an AT&T; customer, this is Cingular; you'll need to call AT&T; if you need help.* You're a Cingular customer, this is AT&T; you'll need to call Cingular if you need help.* You're a corporate customer, this is the retail group. You'll need to call business services for that.* You did that over the phone, this is a store, you'll need to take up that problem with telesales.* You did that in the store, this is telesales, you'll need to take up that problem with the store.* That can't be done over the web.* Sorry, I don't know how to do that.Regarless of which phone you ultimately purchase, good luck!...msg",0
"It's ok to buy from amazon

I just got my mpx220 from amazon.com and its is great. There was a review that said not to buy from amazon, but i did and the phone is tha right version. It has the orange sticker on the box and it is ROM 1.3. It is the best phone that ive ever had. What doesn't it have? Iv'e had this phone for a while and it has been great.",4
"1.3 ROM

Has anyone ordered the phone from amazon and recieved one with the new 1.3 ROM??????",4
"Great Phone!

This phone is awesome! I have had great luck with my Motorola MPX 220, and even better luck with Cingular's reception! However, Cingulars customer service is certainly not satisfactory, and if this review was for that, I would give it a 2. Why? When I first went to get my phone (Best Buy - $49.99), we couldn't connect to the Cingular network. After I was sick of waiting, an hour and a half mind you, I said enough is enough. I told them to get some answers and call me when they knew they could activate my phone. The next day, the Best Buy rep called me and said to come on down and get my phone, because he had just activated a persons phone from my same zip code. After driving there, (did I mention I live an hour away), we ran in to more problems. Not only could they not connect me, they couldn't even recognize the 989 area code. I was fed up, after all, half the state of Michigan is 989, so how could they're system not recognize it? An hour later I was back at home, having spent a total of 3 hours at Best Buy in 2 days. Finally, I got a call from them, drove on down, again, and had my phone activated. (My bill is however not coming to my house, but to my parents!) I have to say though, for all the trouble they gave me, they waived my activation fee and paid my first moths bill for me! Anyway, the phone, as stated in another review, has optimal performance with the new software! Make sure when you buy it, it has an orange sticker on the box! I got this phone for $49.99, but it retails for $299.99. For the money, I would upgrade to the new Motorola Razr V3. All in all though, for $49.99, this phone is a dream come true for a cheap phone enthusiast!",4
"The first cell phone I have loved.

Everything about this phone is great. I can't say that about any other cell phone I've owned.The features all work as advertised, so I won't go into repeating how wonderful they are. Suffice it to say that in addition to working as promised, the phone interface is simple and intuitive - making it easy to use all these great features.I will address an issue mentioned below about the low volume of the earpiece. At first, I thought the same thing. Then I realized that I was holding the phone too high on my ear. If there is a con to this phone it is this; the ""natural"" way you want to hold the phone places the ear speaker above the ear canal (making it appear that the volume is too low.) But they couldn't lower the speaker without reducing the size of the screen. Once you realize this, you lower the phone a quarter of an inch and the volume is fine.Didn't get the data plan so I can't address that functionality.Buy it here, I got mine from Cingular and paid a LOT more.A great phone!",4
"exactly what i wanted

I've been waiting to upgrade my Siemens S40 phone for quite some time. I have a friend who has the first version of the MPx220 and even though there were software problems he still loved the phone. When the MPx220 was reintroduced with the new software, i purchased the phone. I've had it for a couple of weeks now and love it. Syncing (I just downloaded the latest Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8) with Outlook has resulted in no problems at all. The ringer volume is not a problem but it did take about a week to adjust to the headset volume which isn't as loud as it was on my old phone. I think part of it has to do w/ the phone design (you have to offset the phone from your ear to hear better).As for the bad, I haven't done too much w/ pictures, but the few that i did take were not that impressive.If you are looking for a smartphone, I'd definitely recommend checking out the mpx220.",3
"Closest thing to Perfect in a Mobile Phone

I have used all kinds of cell phones over the past decade. From the Handspring that came with a SprintPCS module, to old Motorla Timeports, so Samsung mobiles, early Nokias, Sony/Ericson, and even Technophone on LA Cellular before ATT bought them in the 90s.Anyway, its Friday afternoon and i'm getting ready to leave work, so i'm going to keep this short and to the point. This phone has nearly everything and I love it. From the personalized caller id (only shows to people in your phonebook), to syncing over bluetooth, to the intuitive calendar and email programs and the ease of syncing my calendar with Outlook...its just easy and streamlined. Very customizable. Quadband means it works anywhere. I am very picky in terms of features phones, and this phone satisfies 96% of the things I expect from such a device. My only complaint the speaker volume. However, this can be tweaked if you make your own ring tones (i use audacity). I amplify the tome in software before importing to the SD card slot on the phone. This phone was a bargain at $300 and is a steal at $50. I have use Amazon rebates for phones twice before and they are pretty solid so no worries there. Get a Smartphone while %90 of the rest of the USA are still using boring old gen phones. Best of luck. Oh, and for those folks that swore never to use Motorola phones again because of the external volume buttons that cannot be locked or silenced, fear not. This is the first Motorola that doesn't make that annoying sound when you go from loud to silent when going into a meeting or movie.",4
"HEADS OR TAILS?

It was with high hopes, that I placed the order for the Motorola Smartphone. A couple of days later after using the phone, I was literally cursing the moment in which I decided to order the MPx220. It has been a pain with the reception going away all of a sudden and the phone getting turned off for no reason. After using it for a month I realize that its just not worth the trouble.Basically, I am a very reasonable person and do agree that a product can have its pros and cons. But where my Smart Phone is concerned, the cons certainly outweigh the pros.Pros:1. Compact, Easy to carry, Sleek & Stylish2. The phone's speaker is good3. The operating system is ok4. Outlook integration for contacts and appointments is excellent5. Quad band phone - so it works everywhere6. The ""1.2"" mega pixel camera, being a part of a phone, is reasonably good7. Transferring files is very easyCons:1. Battery is terrible. Holds poor charge2. Reception is poor3. Freezes frequently4. Takes a long time to boot5. Phone drops calls often6. Turns off for no reason7. The power cord works only when attached at an angle8. Synchronization with Outlook can be done using Microsoft ActiveSync only9. The earpiece volume is very low10. Volume button at an uncomfortable position. Every time you use the phone, you may accidentally change the volume11. Difficult to use the alarm functionI know a couple of guys who were lucky with the product and who are quite happy with the way their Mpx220 is working. They say that it is great and it is like a PDA cum PC cum phone rolled into one and that one needs to be tech-savvy to utilize its features to the maximum.So maybe (?) where the MPx220 and me are concerned, I have just been unlucky. Will certainly try my luck with some other phone",0
"Nice phone for computer geek, may not suit for you

I have this phone for 3 months now. I used to be a Sprint user with Sanyo8200. I can say, unfortunately, my old Sanyo recieve better than this phone in some occassion( Like Mpx220 couldnt get a strong signal in my kitchen but Sanyo could. On the other hand, Mpx220 was able to recieve signal in the lake that I play jetski). I have mixed feeling about this phone.Pros:-Graphic of this phone is unbeatable cause of its ATI graphic chip. Best screen I ever saw!-Funtions, with 512 minisd, you can technically have many functions as you want ( Mp3 player, video game, read text etc)- Nice keypad. Key is large enought for man. Feel much better than the sanyo- Sleek design- Cheap( I bought mine off ebay for $190)- Hardware ( Quad band, Bt, IrDA, cable connect to computer)- Change-able homescreen, never feel boredCons:-Unstable to run certain programs. Phone was froze when I run some games and programs. I have to restart it or even remove the battery to make it works again.-Never, i say never believe its clock. It was dyfunction twice in 2 months. Which is unacceptable IMO since many people rely on cellphone for time. The clock was just stop running in the first time and Am was changed to PM in the second time.-Its quite laggy compare to regular phone.- Battery life is not as good as I thought ( 1-2 days/ charge)All in all, If you are a computer geek that willing to play with phones, get this without a second thought. If you want a reliable cellphone just to recieve and make calls. This is not what you want.",3
"MPX220 Excellent Smartphone ++Reception!++

The best feature on this phone is the reception. It will get several bars in places where the MPx200, even with Windows 2003, had no service. The MP3 sounds excellent and you can add unlimited programs to your phone with the addition of a mini SD card. Note, this phone takes MINI SD cards, not standard, and these have to be ordered online right now (Amazon.com sells them at far better prices than technology stores interestingly enough), so order one with your phone. An excellent investment.",4
"Great phone

I bought phone without contract and I was amused that it came Unlocked! I popped in my old T-mobile SIM and it worked! My phone also featured latest firmware - 1.3.",4
"Anything your phone can do, mine can do better!

There is nothing greater than saying to your friends, ""My phone is a little computer. It has a 200MHz duel core processor.""I have owned the Mpx220 since it first came out in November 2004. This phone is basically a miniature computer. You can install all kinds of software, surf the web, check/write e-mail, and best of all you can customize this phone like no other. Check out the following website (http://webpages.charter.net/dchester/MPx220/) it has tons of great info about the Mpx220, including links for free software and customization info.*Reception* - (Excellent)I have used this phone in Florida and many other southeast states for about 1 year and three months now and I have never had a dropped call. Everyone I talk to thinks I am on a land line and they always sound crystal clear on my end. For all you Nokia users, this phone sounds just as good as the best nokia phones (I have owned 3 nokia phones).*Sound Quality*Overall the sound is crystal clear - the speakerphone can get a little distorted if you have it adjusted to laud.* Features*Camera - Works decent in well lit places, but like 98% of all camera phones don't expect print quality photos. If you want a phone with a good camera buy a phone with a ""CCD"" camera not a ""VGA"" camera, which is what the Mpx220 has. I have found the flash to be a startling surprise at most. The best part about the flash is the fact that you can impress people by saying, ""The camera on my phone has a flash"" until they actually see it.MP3 Player - The mp3 play that comes on the phone is windows media player mobile. It works well. The great thing is because this phone is a little computer you can install many other mp3 players and you can also customize with skins. There are also audio editors available.Video Camera - The video camera is basically the say as the still camera. Don't get me wrong it does work but let's be realistic people ""it's a phone"".MiniSD Card Slot - Great feature - a must haveBluetooth - I use this to sync with Outlook. You can also connect to the internet through bluetooth.*Customize It* (anything and everything)Because this phone runs the mobile version of windows (windows the most commonly used operating system in the world) the ability to customize goes beyond 99% of all other phones. From the startup sound to the noise the camera makes when you take a picture, you can change it. You can change the colors, the menus, the backgrounds, you can download themes and skins, and you can even download software that will help you do all of this. Plus, when customizing you don't have to pay your service provider to send you stuff like a lot of phones require.Pros:1. Do I have to say it again - ""It's a freaking computer""2. It has everything (still cam, vid cam, mp3 player)3. Reception - Excellent4. Quad Band - works world wide5. Sound Quality - Excellent6. The looks alone are impressive.7. Sync with Outlook - no more typing in contacts for hours.8. Battery - among the top9. CUSTOMIZATION - I can't stress this enough - almost anything you don't like about this phone can be customized. You no longer have to wish the maker had done this or that you can change it yourself. If you don't like the MP3 player download a new oneCons:1. It is a little slower starting up than other phones (still less than 60 seconds), but that is because you are starting a computer which loads an operating system just like a desktop or laptop. Most likely you will only do this once a day at the most so who cares.2. It's not perfect - just like all cell phones now and forever.P.S. Reviews are supposed to be on the ""cell phone"" itself not on Motorola or Cingular's customer service. So, all you morons out there who can't figure out how to use a cell phone please don't right a review on your experience talking to a foreigner.",4
"Overall unpleasant

I was generally pretty happy with the phone. It had it's short comings but it had things I needed like syncing with my Outlook etc. I've had the phone for 8 months now and the issues I've had have outweighed any good. It drops calls. The ear piece speaker is very week and I have to use a headset. Now that I have been using a headset, I can't get the phone out of headset profile mode. That means I have to have a headset with me at all times. I have called support, tried to install the software update but to no avail. I was supposed to be sent a new phone by they are apparently on backorder... very bad sign. I'm trying to Audiovox SMT 5600 Smartphone in hope that it is better. Good luck!!",1
"Cool features, mediocre implementation/hardware, great s/w

The MPX220 phone has a lot of cool/impressive features - Bluetooth, quad band, miniSD card, voice dialing, speakerphone, mp3/video player, lots of memory built-in (64MB ROM/32MB RAM), USB cable and outlook sync, etc.However, both the hardware and implementation / layouts of the different functions are mediocre at best.Lots of firmware problems - look at mpx200.org -> Microsoft SmartPhones -> Motorola 2nd Generation and there have been a couple of recalls already. Would not be suprised if there was a class action suit on this phone!The software is top notch - brings up numbers as you type etc.If you have paid over $50, then you have paid too much.For $50, the phone is an excellent buy.Good points1. Feature-laden - quadband, expandable memory etc.2. Comes with USB sync and charge cable w/ Outlook and sync3. Bluetooth works fine with firmware version 0.3424. 1 Megapixel Camera5. Phone is unlocked and can be used w/ other overseas SIMs when traveling. All Cingular world GSM phones are unlocked per Cingular Business Customer Service.6. Speakerphone not bad - works as advertised, not extremely loud, but can be made so using outdoor profile.On the other hand,1. Weighs over 6 oz2. Larger and longer than other phones such as Samsung E7153. Does not come with any holster, carrying case4. Camera pictures are so-so and washed out.5. May need reboot occassionally if it hangs (remove battery)Make sure you buy using Amex or other card that provides extended maintenance in case it needs to be sent to Motorola for reflashing firmware (to fix bugs such as speaker volume etc.).",2
"Amazon Product Description is Inaccurate

This phone only has a 65K color screen, NOT the 262K screen. Amazon has been notified but has yet to correct the description.Otherwise this phone is pretty nice. The receiver and speakerphone volumes are a bit lower then desired, even with the 1.3 firmware and Outdoor profile set.",2
"Good look, performance lacks

The phone is great looking and everything you could ask from a phone aesthetically. However, it does not perform as well as a lot of cheaper phones. The battery shuts down randomly, the screen often freezes, and many times, after a call ends it stalls for a good 5-10 seconds. Although the phone has many capabilities, it is not as high quality as it seems. The camera lags as well. I dont think it is worth the price as of now, but if the price drops, and you're looking for a good looking phone with decent capabilities, this phone isnt that bad of a choice.",2
"Initial impressions after a few days

Nice phone, in theory. Looked up all the info and reviews on line, sounded like a great piece of hardware. Got all the right specs.However, be warned, if you are thinking of transfering .jar files via MiniSD card, over the USB cable, iRDA or BT and expecting them to run, forget it. I have searched high and low for a solution to this problem. It is set up to not run Java (files are not associated, and will not install/run when selected) except through GPRS downloads, so that your service provider can make money every time you want a new game. I am actually a programmer, and I wanted a phone that I could run Java games on after I developed them. Looks like I made a big mistake with this one. Not happy about this at all. If I find a solution I will update on this review. Other than this major flaw, the phone is pretty decent. Sigh.Update:Ok, I did finally find a way to install .jar files, but it is technical and complicated. Found it in an MPx220 FAQ (you can google it). You have to set up a server on your pc, set the phone to access the web through the USB cable instead of GPRS, then browse to the IP of your PC and make sure the .jar files are in the directory with the server application. The FAQ site detailed how it is all done. Then you can click on them and they will download and install. A lot of effort, but it can be done.However, I am still not enitrely happy, as the sound seems to be out of sync with .jar games, including the ones that come pre-installed. Now I am considering returning. I ought to be happy with my purchase, but I am feeling disappointed. It is not preforming as it should.If you don't want to play .jar games, it's probably fine. Now I am uncertain about SmartPhones in general. Learning experience for sure.",2
"Luck of the Draw

Since there is so much discussion pro and con about this phone with little in between I feel I should share my story. My experience has been a bit different and VERY frustrating to say the least. I spent about a month choosing this phone...shopping the Cingular Store, Best Buy and various Internet sites, reading the reviews and making several calls to ATT and Cingular Customer Service. I learned that if I wanted the best price there was NO way I could keep my number..the only way to keep my number was to go to another carrier or buy direct from Cingular. I am a long time ATT customer and technically was moving to Cingular and definitely choosing a more expensive plan...but that meant nothing. This is a Cingular thing..has nothing to do with Amazon or any other seller. I DID shop the other carriers and decided I wanted to stay with the new Cingular which then limited me to Cingular phones..I wanted Blue Tooth which left me with a choice of 3 phones at the time I was shopping...PDA's excluded. I did not like the feel of the RAZR and did not like the looks of the 551, nor the features, or I should say lack of features...this left the MPX220 which I loved the look and feel of, the big screen and the full internet capability, although I may never even use that????? I learned that I was probably not going to be able to access my mail which is on a cable network with most of the other phones out there...I would need a real internet connection. This may or may not be true, but was what I was told. I also learned to not believe everything I was told by even the most knowledgeable sounding sales people. .I finally decided to buy from Amazon because of their phenomenal rebate offer and their good prior track record with me. I chose Super Saver Shipping...after all I had upon occasion gotten overnight service from their service center located only a few hours away and the items I was ordering were in stock and available for overnight shipping if desired!!!!!!...I was dismayed to find the projected shipping date was 2 weeks out ...and of course when I went to change the shipping to overnight it was already ""being prepared for shipment"" although the day was a week away!!!! Then I was informed my phone had been activated and shipped....from clear across the country it was a week in transit and all the while I was paying for phone service which I could not use!!!!! It finally arrived...and there was NO SIM card enclosed!!!!! Talk about frustration!!!!! As you may know getting a phone # for Amazon can be a challenge and I wasn't sure who I needed to call...I had never had a phone with a SIM card and wasn't even sure what to be looking for or if it should come with one???...this was on Thursday...and when I finally got a living person the Cell phone dept was closed...I was told someone would contact me the next day...next I got an e-mail asking me to double check....which I immediately responded to and never heard back from anyone...so I called ...this being Friday afternoon...I was told one would be shipped overnight...of course this meant it would not arrive until Monday!!!! And I was still paying for a service I couldn't use...the lady I talked to said I could go buy a card and Amazon would reimburse me and to refuse the shipment of the one they were sending... which is what I did....So on to the phone...Everyone was right.... the documentation is incredibly lousy and incomplete ...the sound is barely audible...and I could hardly hear it ring... I was also frustrated at the menu process required to get to the vibrate option and dialing #1 for voice mail did not work. I also found myself having to re-charge the battery WAY too soon. I spent the next week getting acquainted with the phone...learned along the way what ""my"" voice mail phone # was...this was done through Cingular customer service...the first person I talked to gave me the # but since I was calling from the phone she was not able to help me get it set up to work with the #1 key...I called back later that day and a very nice man walked me through the process (a few steps in the setup menu) dialing #1 now works flawlessly. About a week after I started with this phone it inexplicably died!!!! Fully charged battery and all...Amazon sent a replacement overnight...and OH MY!!!! What a difference!!!...even some of the screens were different...and the volume was fine and I could hear it ring...! I had been truly struggling with what I was going to replace it with when it died and got replaced...I was so happy with the new version I never again considered exchanging it.The documentation is still lousy...it took a visit to the Cingular store to discover the ""quick"" way to set the phone to vibrate...without traveling through myriad's of menus. If that information is in the manual I have yet to see it and I have read it pretty thoroughly...and I still have many questions on other functions.My biggest complaint is the tiny indistinct icons that indicate you have a message waiting and all the other things that are going on with the phone at any time....I was stunned to have people tell me they had left a message...I had not seen any indication of this...after all it plainly says in words if you have text messages... so why wouldn't the voice mail messages be as obvious???....I finally found that a tiny icon (don't know what it is even supposed to represent?) over the LARGE blue envelope means there is voice mail...who knew??? And I don't understand the row of large colored icons that don't seem to indicate anything other than features you have or have recently used...pretty but non functional as near as I can see. Most of the home screen contains things I do not use, but there is no way to remove the ones I don't use or add the ones I would like...or if there is I haven't found it.All things considered I am loving this phone now and especially the Blue Tooth...what fun...I no longer have to carry or wear my phone...it can stay safely in my purse or pocket...I can wander away from it and not miss a call...it is the greatest... the manual plainly states Voice Dial will not work with the Bluetooth, Lord knows why not???? What I have found is it disconnects the head set while you are giving the commands and since you need to be watching the screen or simply listening to the phone with your other ear at this point anyway I see no huge issue...and as soon as the number is ringing it reconnects the headset...Works for me!For the people who have had the phone shut down for no reason I have not experienced this at all. My Cingular network coverage seems to be the same as it was with ATT but I understand this may not be the case in other areas.I hope this helps clarify some of the issues I have seen addressed over and over... My final thought is ..It is the Luck of the Draw! You may get one with no problems ...or not.Oh, and I can only say good things about all the people in the Amazon Cell Phone Dept who helped me along the way...they did everything they could to make things right. My compliments to them..",3
"What good is a phone if you can't hear the other person???

I was convinced this was the phone for me when it first came out. I ran down to Best Buy and $400 something dollars later it was mine! I took off all the protective plastic film strips b/c the rep said some people returned the phone complaining they couldn't hear very well, and it ended up being the plastic film over the ear piece. Well it turns out that's the problem no matter what you do. Sitting in a quiet office, if I had the volume all the way up, I could scarcely hear the other person. On the road in a quiet new car, it was even more difficult to hear anything; and inside the data center where I work - forget about it, you can't hear anything even if they were screaming on the other end. The lowest volume setting on every Nextel phone I've had is higher than the highest setting on this phone.I thought that maybe the phone was defective so I returned it and got another - same problem. I cancelled my contract and after I was finished being bitter about the ordeal, I went to Cingular to try one last time. The rep said the only one they had was returned for the very same reason.Then, last week a colleague of mine had an MPX220 with him that our AT&T; rep gave us to try - same problem.I'm not hard of hearing whatsoever, but this phone is absolutely useless. If you want to surf the web, do it from a PC and save yourself $400. After four defective phones in a row means - I'd guess it's a problem with the merchandise and not my hearing.-Eric",0
"Remember when Motorola meant quality?

I do and it's very plain to me that Motorola is just another big company living off of it's reputation. All the bad reviews here are true.I had to get mine replaced 3 times during the 1 year warranty. On the one I have now the Bluetooth works great if you keep the phone in your shirt pocket. You can't carry the phone on your belt as it is just on the edge of it's Bluetooth range.Also when I loose the signal - The phone display never updates to indicate it now has service. The phone still functions normal with the ability to make and receive calls but when you know you are back in a 5 bar area, the display still proudly displays No Service. You have to turn it off and back on to reset the display. I can live with that but I don't have much hope for the second year of my contract with no warranty.I also have a Motorola V220. I had it replaced in Nov because of the display problem and now 3 months later in February it is out again. This time it is out of warranty. Funny how these cell phone contracts are so one sided.Stay away from the MOTOROLA name completely for your best guarantee of satisfaction.",0
"Warranty? What warranty?

I had been very happy with my Motorola phone until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"Do not buy this phone.

This phone has been a headache since day one. As seen in previous reviews, the reception goes away for no reason. I currently cannot receive calls at home because the phone loses all reception after being on for more than 5 minutes...The battery is terrible, the phone turns off consistently for no reason. The operating system is ok, it takes a long time to boot and freezes on occasion. When it freezes you have to remove the battery and restart it.The power cord no longer works unless it is attached at an angle. On and on and on... I am considering a full boycott of Motorola after my experience with this POS. I cannot believe that they are unable to manufacture a reliable compact smartphone.Do not buy this phone, you will regret it.",0
"Big disappointment

This phone has features that sound great in theory but in reality they don't work as advertised.I purchased this phone from BestBuy and tested another piece at BestBuy's store and both had the same problem: ""Speakerphone is just useless"", regular phone speaker appears just little less loud (it's not very loud to start with) at highest setting than this phone's speakerphone set to the highest volume. I checked the ROM version and it was 0.342 which is supposed to be the one which fixed this problem, but it looks like it didn't. If you use speakerphone often better stay far away from this phone.Second major problem is that screen is almost unreadable on external light, especially on a clear day.Third problem is that is very difficult to use this phone while driving because operations like finding a number in the phone book or turning on the speakerphone always require few additional keystrokes than the regular phones due to multi-menu based navigation interface which can be few levels deep.Fourth major problem is the camera which is of very poor quality, cheapo phone like Motorala V400 takes photos with much better image quality although it's camera has lower resolution.Phone is not really made to be primarly cell phone with additional features, but rather the opposite. Some simple voice communication features are made overly complex. Good point is that many features can be customized to high extent but you pay the price in lack of simplicity and user friendliness.I bought this phone because I wanted to get a phone with camera, speakerphone and few additional calendar/scheduling features and out of these 3 features that I wanted only calendar/scheduling seems to be useable, but that feature I can get in much cheaper phones. Speakerphone didn't really work and camera was quite bad, so it didn't make much sense for me to pay over $300 for it. You would expect that a phone with this price tag would have some decent build quality while MPx 220 has below average build quality. It would've been a nice phone if all it's features would work as advertised.",0
"Not Great

1 I had to have returned, the other has the following problems:-Cannot change phone from silent to normal-Cannot edit any profiles to allow it to ring-Icons popup and won't go away-Phone locks upSay goodbye to this phone.",1
"I don't know what everyone's complaining about!

I LOVE THIS PHONE!!!! I used to have major internet issues (such as I had to turn it off and on to have any connectivity) but that was resolved by downloading the latest firmware from Motorola. The reason I chose this phone was I wanted a PDA but I didn't want to be one of those ridiculous people holding a palm to my ear. Many people complain about the voice dialing, I think it is the most advanced I have ever experienced (it can dial any number you dictate or any menu command) I do understand the qualms about it not working while using a bluetooth headset (why Motorola? It makes no sense) but I don't really have an issue because I find that it works anyway beause the phone still hears my voice (not thru the headset, but from across the car, I usually have my phone on the passenger seat). Also I hear lots of complaints about the lack of a full keyboard, I think it's better without one (learn how to use the ultrasmart predicitve text people!)I find the full qwerty keyboards on mobile phones slower anyway because they are so tiny. In fact I would go as far as to say that once you get used to predictive text (which they keep making better and smarter), You can type just as fast with it. Perhaps the best part about this phone is the syncronization with Outlook. Outlook is like my lifeline and it is so nice to have your contacts and calendar organzied in one place. Overall I think this phone is great the features and look are unmatched, and trust me I will be the first to know when something better comes along.",4
"A very good cell phone, but...

This is a very good cell phone and Amazon.com gives the best deal. But, you can't transfer your old phone number from different provider to Cingular through Amazon.com. If you transfer your old phone number, you won't get your mail-in rebate. Please read amazon.com mail-in rebate rules carefully!!!You can read about how to transfer your number through this link : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/508597/102-6686881-6992121",4
"BEST all-in-one GSM MOTOROLA Quad band world Phone

This Motorola MPX220 phone does it all and it is the MOST VERSATILE MOTOROLA GSM cell phone I guess. It works fine with a 1 GB minisd card.The best part of this phone is the ""MiniSD memory card"" expansion slot which makes it NEVER obsolete at all.I bought a 1 GB (YES I mean ONE GB !!) SANDISK minisd card and it took it perfectly fine. The resource Manager in Windows mobile OS, showed that the minisd card had 968.25 MB of usable minisd card memory excluding the card formatting related memory usage. Even though it is a 1 GB card, I think it has only 1000 MB memory, whereas it should have been 1024 MB strictly speaking.It was very hard to find info from other reviewers of this phone on the net, on successfully using a 1 GB miniSD card with this phone. Most of them talked about only using 512 MB card. I took a chance with the 1 GB minisd card and it recognized it perfectly and worked fine. I love this phone.The digital camera, video camera, mp3 player, voice recorder - all work very well. You can sync up with your PC or transfer files/songs to this phone using the USB cable that comes with the phone.I'm yet to use the Bluetooth, voice commands, InfraRed ports, outlook, Internet Explorer features in this phone.The OUTDOOR profile really makes the phone loud enough for voice calls and for playing MP3 or CD quality songs, that you can literally use it as standalone invisible CD PLAYER and listen to the songs from a 15 feet distance in a quiet room!! How about that !!In fact this is my single cute carryon PDA / cell phone / mp3-player / digital photos library/ alarm clock /digital camera / basic video camera / voice recorder etc etc. Period. What else can you ask for, from this little WONDERFUL beauty from Motorola !!!The phone's speaker sounds very good with even my MP3 songs compressed to 40:1 ratio (I took a 40 MB cd quality song and converted it into a 1 MB filesize mp3 song at 32 kbps quality).It is a QUAD band GSM phone and so it can used in any GSM cell phone network in the world with the proper SIM card from that gsm carrier. Of course, it has to be unlocked from your carrier, before you can use it in any GSM network.The only major complaint I have with this phone is that it responds very slowly sometimes and so I have to power off and then power on (essentially reboot windows mobile OS in it) for it to work in full speed. Any windows user knows what I'm talking about. Otherwise I would give this phone a 10-STARS rating.",4
"So far, so good (great, even)...

I have had this phone for over a month now, and the more I learn to use it, the better it gets. A lot of people complain about the low volume, so that was a concern, but I found several ways to make the phone louder. The simplest way is to change your profile (the Outdoor setting is sufficiently loud for me). Another way is to modify the profiles' volume settings (I overdid this the first time and nearly fell off my chair when my phone rang). You can also increase the in-call volume by adjusting it during a call (use a second phone to call yourself and adjust the volume then).I really just wanted a good phone with some basic PDA features, so this phone truly exceeded my expectations. I can record videos, take high-res pictures (the phone has a MiniSD slot which now holds a 512MB card), listen to mp3s, and assign real music ring tones. Oh, yeah -- it has Outlook and IE, among other things. Lots of neato downloadable software at handango.com. As for how to use/optimize/troubleshoot the phone, I learned a lot by going to howardforums.com (look up Microsoft Smartphone). I'm not exactly the techy type, but so far, those who are that play with my phone get pretty impressed (to quote some of them, ""SWEEEEET!"").",4
"Great first effort, but has some problems,

I've had my MPX220 with Cingular service since Dec 2004 (15 months) and with some exceptions has more than met my expectations. For my needs I found this much superior to the Blackberry which I tried for a month- i.e., much more convenient phone functionality. I believe that many of the ""limitations"" that I have read regarding this product are from persons who are familiar with cell phones, but are unaccustomed to the inherent differences between a camera phone and any phone that is running the MS Mobile/Smartphone suite - i.e., phone's time does not change automatically when relocated into a new timezone.There is a boot-up feature that can only be ""tweaked"" by the service provider (i.e., Cingular)that will adjust the volume to a higher level. This greatly helped in my case.Also, it is my understanding that the often-mentioned problem with the phone occasionally turning off for no apparent reason is due to the MS software's use of memory, and the problem can be mimized or eliminated by simply turning the phone off and back on once per day. I was experiencing this problem until I was made aware of this, and have had no further problems with this in over a year.ProsThis is a great first effort on Motorola's part for combining:> Cellphone> Outlook synchronized Contacts> Outlook synchronized Calendar> WEB browsing> WEB email> Voice-Activated Dialing> Bluetooth works fine for me, including the bluetooth keyboard - and is a must for serious emailing.Cons>This product is only a meodiocer as a Camera> Although I have found that he volume of the phone is generally adequate, it is not adequate in some.> I have had two hardware problems that prevent the phone from recharging. Initial problem satisfactorarily addressed under warranty. Am currently experiencing the problem again (intermittent) and plan to have the phone serviced.",2
"Great phone overall

My fiance was pining hard for the Motorola RAZR, so he and I went to the Cingular store near our house and picked up a RAZR for him and an MPx220 for me. I had gone in originally intending to purchase a V551, which had all the basic features I wanted. However, upon using the V551, I quickly realized that the UI would drive me nuts in the space of a day. As I was playing with the demo phone, I realized I had no idea what I was doing and that randomly pushing buttons would get me nowhere quickly.After dismissing the V551 on the basis of kludgy UI, I picked up the MPx220. Perhaps it's because I'm a Windows user, but I found it very intuitive to work with. I was changing the wallpaper on the phone and taking photos within 15 seconds of picking it up. The feature-set is very nice, but for me the key point was usability.The package came with a charger, a USB cable for syncing to your PC, and a CD-ROM with ActiveSync and Outlook 2002. I use Thunderbird as my email client, but installed Outlook (and configured it NOT to be an email client) so I could sync up contacts and my calendar - this phone will happily double as your PDA, and I think it will probably do a better job than my last PDA did.Syncing was quick and easy, and I was also able to download a number of applications from sites like handango.com.The sound quality is good (I have the 1.30 ROM) and so far I've had no problems calling my fiance or having him call me. The phone aspect works well, though I have not yet tested the speakerphone or the bluetooth.My only problem thus far with the phone has been the picture caller ID. The generic picture caller ID is a blue man-blob, so I took a photo of my fiance and selected ""Attach to contact"". I then tried several times to get him to call me and see if his picture would show up - it didn't. After beating my head against the very obtuse manual (another reason to have a good UI), my fiance said, ""Well, it IS Windows - try rebooting your phone."" Sure enough, the next time he called, his photo showed up like it should.This is a great phone overall - sleek, sexy, full of useful features, and easy to use. But it's not without its quirks. I would definitely recommend this phone, as the features are worth an occasional minor annoyance.",3
"Bad decision

This was my fourth phone over the last seven years. It does have a couple of good points. Outlook integration for contacts and appointments is excellent. However, email synching causes strange problems with Outlook on the PC and sometimes locks up the phone. I turned off the email synching and all Outlook integration problems went away. Voice dialing consistently works well, even in noisy environments.Now the bad stuff: The phone often won't answer the call. It rings, you push talk or open the phone and nothing happens. Reception is terrible. It is definitely a phone problem becase often when the MPx220 couldn't make or receive calls I'd use a v180 or v220 from a family member and make calls with no problem. The phone would lock up once every day or two. The earpiece volume is way too low. A work around is to use the phone in speakerphone mode. Speakerphone mode turned down two notches is about the same as other phones non-speakerphone mode. Internet access is so slow as to be useless (probably a Cingular isse).Finally, the phone died after 2-3 months. It's covered under warranty but replacements are unavailable. I can't do without a cell phone that synchs to Outlook so I'm guessing I'll go back to Nokia.",0
"Warning: Do not purchase from Amazon yet!

There are three revisions of this phone. Two of them are broken. Amazon has failed to provide any information on which one they sell. Customer Service is no help, since all they know is what we all see on the product page. If you purchase this phone now, you may get one of the broken revisions. More specifically the working model has firmware version 1.3. The other revisions have major problems.",0
"Great Phone- Once you go Smart you never go Dumb.

I just got this phone 2 days ago, as an upgrade from my ageing T720. A huge step up. It is considered a medium to large flip phone. It is the same size as the T720 (including antenna). I do not consider it large, plus I like that it feels like a full sized phone when opened and in use. This is a business oriented phone and has the features to back it up. But the entertaining media features are why I bought this phone.Design: The antenna that seems to go across the top of the phone may only seem odd in pictures, but is actually not. It also makes holding the phone open more comfortable. Button layout is good. And the internal screen is colorful and big (2 inches diagonally).My only problem here seems to be that the phone's left side earpiece volume rocker is too easily changed. This only changes the level of sound in the earpiece (not speaker phone or ring tones). It is the only button that is not recessed into the phone's side. (I wish it was) Power and camera button on sides work fine. While the phones external screen turns off after a few seconds to save power, hitting the volume button quickly turns it on to let you see the time and date as well as battery and antenna levels. It's a trade off here useful and bothersome, but after a while its fine.Features: The camera's quality is another problem for some people. It is a mega pixel camera, but its pictures lack the fine detail of other comparable camera phones. The highest resolution pics are ""1280 X 960"". They look fine in bright outdoor settings. Any where else and the pics quality get noticeably worse. I would not even try to use it at night.(unless very well lighted) It does have a flash, but should only be used for face shots only a few feet away. Even then at night the pics may be ok to view for awhile, and then delete.All that said I could have typed 10 times more about how great this phone is. I just wanted to let you know what some of the problems were and how they might annoy you.The GOOD :+++ Voice clarity (quad band = better reception in more places)+++ Speaker phone (loud and clear)+++ Windows Media Player 9 (allows mp3 and video playback) I can watch recorded TV from my PC on the player and listen with the speaker phone. Just use ""Windows Media Encoder 9"", and their ""Pocket PC"" setting. It can even encode clips taken with my Canon camera. (Note: the larger or longer the media the longer it will take to encode.) Runs clips at 259KB per second. Look fine with little to no lag. (4 min clip = 6.5mb) Clips can be run sideways in full screen mode. There are no fast forward or rewind options.+++ Easy sync with PC (Sync calendar, contacts, task, inbox)+++ Bluetooth (I haven't used this feature yet)+++ Mini SD expansion (now available up to 256mb, soon 512) great for packing in music, video or pics from other sources.+++ Runs newest version of Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition.The phone works great, plays mp3's and video. This alone will justify the cost. The fact that it is a smart phone means that there are many more applications that can be added to this phone. (check www.handango.com for more) This makes it more that worth it, this is a great phone.",4
"The Good, The Bad & the ugly

The good:1. Nice full color screen. Bigger than others.2. Captures Still images & movies saved to 512mb Mini-SD card.3. Nice clamshell operation.4. 2 color screens.5. Custom backgrounds and images. Done from computer only.6. Great ActiveSync interface, the best I've seen implemented so far.7. large dialed number history seperate from rest of call history.The Bad:1. Flash is a joke more of a led. Forgot using this phone for pictures in low light conditions.2. Voice dialing the worst of the worst. No voice number dialing, only prestored numbers. Don't bother! Don't buy the bluetooth earphone since you can't use it to dial unsaved numbers.3. No bluetooth computer interface that works. Save your money!4. Phone shuts itself off without notice. SIM card interface problem.5. No automatic voicemail symbol or notification, unless you power the phone off then back on again.The Ugly:1. All calls in call history lumped togther. have to use filters to see only missed calls or any single call catagory.2. speed dialing is slower and take more buttons/menu opertions than punching in numbers by hand.3. Ditto for voice dialing.4. Can't use speaker phone while call is in place.",2
"Smart phone for smart people

This phone is excellent. Many of the people who are complaining have not downloaded the latest phone software update. This fixes all the problems. Any body that complains about speaker volume probably did not get their update. Also, you have to be familiar with Windows and computers to sucessfully use this phone. I feel that most people who say ""they can't take it off vibrate"", or ""Unable to access voicemail"" or ""can't get pictures"", are probably not too good with computers. For example, I had the voicemail problem, but kept tinkering until I found the place to input the voice mail number. The camera is 1.2MP, but it is grainy. I can't figure out why people are talking about bad reception. I have never had a problem, but I live in a fairly big city. Finding contacts is really neat. You can spell either the first or last name, and after a few letters it narrows it down to a few choices. One thing I am disappointed in is that you can not use an 80211.b mini SD card for wireless internet. You have to buy megabytes of internet usage, starting at $4.99 a month. I am very happy so far.",4
"Everything you could want in a phone

Depending on where you look, you'll find mixed opinions on the MPx220. Thankfully, most of the bad opinions come from people who used the earlier versions of the firmware. But with the latest firmware, this phone is fantastic. It has virtually everything you could want in a cell phone. Here are just a few of the great things about it:1. Fast. With a 200mhz processor, this phone can run just about anything. Plays videos and music smoothly, and great at fast forwarding. Rips through java games. Games which took about 25 seconds to load on my v600 now load in 1 or less (yes, its that much faster). The interface itself isn't totally speedy, but thats more of a Windows problem, and its acceptable.2. Design. The problem with smartphones, is they're usually big and probably ugly. The MPx220 looks great. Especially with the chrome finish on the front. The hump for an antenna could be improved, but all around its a nice design. Plus its flip.3. Screen. The screen is quite bright with nice colors, and bigger than most flip phones. It may be smaller than most smartphones, but for those only using normal cell phones, its a step up.4. Windows. Because it runs off of Windows, the environment should seem quite familiar. The big plus, however, is the applications supported such as emulators and various familiar mobilized Windows software.5. miniSD. Firstly, if you're going to be using this phone for music or videos, be sure to purchase a 1GB miniSD card (Sandisk). Works flawlessly. You can listen to your favorite tunes, put on as many games as you like, and even watch a few videos, not to mention limitless pictures.6. Sound Quality. The call quality on this phone is amazing, for me anyway. No matter how little bars I have or where I am, it always seems as though I'm on a landline. No static, and only minor breakup when there are like no bars (yes I still receive calls with no bars). It's definitely better than my v600 and any other cell phone I've used. Sound for music, games, etc. is also more than adequate.There is also much more I could list, little features, that are really nice. One thing of note is the camera. Its ok in good lighting, but in dim lighting, it is pretty horrible. The flash is hardly any use. The video recording is no better.The MPx220 is just the perfect all around phone, and compared to any non-smartphone, it blows most phones out of the water. The RAZR is not even close to comparable. So if you're looking for that future proof replacement, it's a good choice. New phones are coming to market which have some nice features, but they are usually comparable and cost 3-4 times more. So...get it!",4
"Had a mpx200 so READ THIS

Hi,I have had the mpx200 before I bought this one.I had this os on the 200, and so cannot explain the os differences.The 220 is much faster than the 200.I like the camera, for a phone, the camera is great, I actually used it to get a quote on a car repair estimate.Here are my gripes:1. The 200 had a usb ""hat"" connector, it charged and synced, the cable is the same as the sony camera connector. The 220 uses a standard motorola ""fat"" plug. So, all of my accessories do not work... And I had a bunch.2. 200 had a deskstand that charged and synced, the 220 does not have one, and there isnt one from motorola. The stand is necessary so that for 8 hours at work, while the phone is at work on your desk, it is not getting scrached. For the amount of money, they could have thrown in a deskstand.3. This problem is most likely that of the OS which is MS. The 220 has excellent voice recognition capabilities, yet they do not work with a bluetooth headset, but if you use a regular (wired) headset you can. Yes I checked this, and trust me, this is in their manual.-Edward",3
"Nice phone but terrible sound quality

I agree with other reviewers that the quality of the sound from the speaker with and without the earpiece is terrible. I love the other features of the phone such as the calendar and the Outlook sync which means that my phone now carries my schedule, contacts, and tasks. The battery life is not as long as advertised if you continously open the phone and look at your schedule or call your friends. Overall I like the phone but the sound quality is an issue.",1
"terrible speaker volume , good PDA features

I have never written any review on any item. But I feel very compelled to write one this time. I loved this phone a lot but had to return it. It has everything I wanted, except the very basic feature of the phone, the speaker volume! The volume is sooo low on the earpiece, the speaker phone itself and the microphone. There is a few glitches in the software here and there. The side buttons are too big so sometime you may accidently change the setting. But I consider these are minor problems. Outlook, ActiveSync, blue tooth, Media player and everything else pretty much works fine. Despite all of these great features, the low volume is unbearable. I always love moto phones especially they have good sound systems. MPX220 is definitely NOT the one you would expect from Motorola. I'm very disappointed. I will just have to wait until they come out with a new PDA phone. By the way, the ROM version on mine is 1.30.",1
"INCOMPATIBLE DATA PLAN (plus bait-n-switch bonus)

The story about my courtship with the MPx220 and Cingular could take up pages, but I need to impart one single thing to everyone considering purchasing this phone:THE DATA PLAN THEY SELL YOU IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PHONE.Cingular's Media Works works with all of their phones EXCEPT for the Treo, one of the Blackberrys, and this phone. What's worse, no one at Amazon or Best Buy or Cingular stores or even Cingular customer support knows this, at least until you ask them SPECIFICALLY about it. It was not until three days after I purchased this phone that they told me that the standard unlimited data plan ($20 for unlimited data + hundreds of texts + several picture messages) is incompatible with the phone, and that I would have to pay $30 for 5Mb of data or $40 for unlimited data. I spoke with many, many managers; 1) none of them knew of this issue before me, and 2) they refused to give me the $20 unlimited data that I paid for. Furthermore I later found out that the various Media Works packages are incompatible with the unlimited data plans; that is, you would have to purchase data and texts and pictures messages separately, as the SMS + MMS packages are incompatible with this phone's data plans.I ended up returning the phone. Were it not for my experience with Cingular's duplicitous bait-and-switch practices, I really would have married that phone......as an update to this review, I went ahead with this phone anyway. What sold me on Cingular was their offer for free MMS through 2005, which is essentially free e-mail. After that I'll probably use my Amazon rebate toward Cingular's early cancellation fee, which means I still get the phone for a platry $200. $200 for a phone that can play movies, record footage, print via Bluetooth, wirelessly exchange files with my PDA and computer, and do my laundry? Money can't buy better.",2
"Overall good, but some problems

Prosbuilt in speaker it's goood.camera is goodstoring contact numbers are goodnot good games which you might need during travel when you don't have other entertainment on handconsmp3 songs quality not so good,had it for close to 1 year and voice reception went bad just before 1 year warranty and I am getting replacement phone from cingular",2
"Very disappointing.

I should have known I wasn't going to like this phone the minute I picked it up. It felt too light and ""tinny."". The sound quality was weak with and without the earpiece. The speakerphone was barely audible. Within one day the battery cover wouldn't snap back in place. Before the end of the first week, it shut down and wouldn't start again. I switched back to Verizon and bought the Samsung i600. Love it. No comparison except both have the PocketPC OS.",0
"A big mistake

I bought this phone in Jan '05. I am a heavy user and rely on the cell phone for business. I was looking for a reliable phone with Speakerphone, Camera and Bluetooth (for hands-free operation). I went with the MPx220 since it had all this...BUT I have come to regret my decision. Here's why:1. The phone shuts off by itself even when the battery is fully charged! I have missed umpteen important calls not knowing my phone had powered off without any warning.2. The signal strength goes from maximum to non-existent in my office without my having moved an inch. I haven't figured out whether this is the phone or Cingular but I have had enough of dropped calls.3. I get lots of errors of the type where the Windows software on the phone locks up, especially when I get incoming calls while I am on the phone or happen to be dialing out.4. Although the speakerphone has good volume, the camera is still a joke and the hands-free ear-piece is not very user-friendly (I have hardly used it).All in all, my advice is to stay away from Cingular and especially the MPx220. It is still a work-in-progress.",1
"Somewhat Disappointed

The phone has lots of features but they don't live up to the price of the phone. The camera flash is weak and anything out of bright light is grainy even on a little phone screen. The speaker phone/ringer is too quiet except in the best situations. The blue tooth doesn't allow voice dialing. The phone seems to freeze up once in a while although it's not difficult to reset by popping the battery. There is a software update that has come out that may fix that but they aren't saying why you need it - just calling it a ""ROM update"" which requires a memory wiping hard reboot. The Outlook sync works fine and is the main reason I got it. I would have like the ""notes"" function of Outlook to also have been included on the phone but it's not. You have calendar, phone/contacts, and task that do sync.",2
"not what i expected

I bought the phone holder after looking around a long time for something that didn't mention a magnetic clip. Why would anyone want to put a magnet by sensitive, expensive electronics anyway? But it did have a magnet and the Trio 750 fits too snugly in my opinion anyway. The car charger is the only thing that I use now.",1
"Received wrong battery

I placed an order for two of these CLKBP5L batteries. I received two CLKBP6M batteries instead. Hopefully Amazon/Target will make things right.",0
"Result: Very Unhappy Customer

I ordered this piece so I could replace my current unworking micro usb charger. When I received this in the mail I received a charger with an unrecognizable charging connector in place of the micro usb charging connector shown in the picture. Since the package is opened I am unsure if I will be able to return it and it was a huge waste of money!!",0
"Decent - with some flaws

I bought this case after buying the MobiMan vertical case for my N8. The vertical case worried me because I felt one day I'd try to pull the phone out and it would slip out of my fingers and fall. Let me break down the pro's vs con's of the BoxWave leather case:Pro's:1)Fits the phone well and holds the phone very snug2)The Holes cut into the leather match the opening on the phone relatively well (eg camera and speaker openings)3)The mechanism to attach/detach the phone from the belt is absolutely great. it's easy to operate, which makes it easy to slide the phone off the belt to answer a call.Con's:1)This is my biggest issue with this item: there's a BUTTON latch to close the flap, which is moronic. Why couldn't they use a magnetic clasp?? it's incredibly difficult to snap the button latch closed (since it's on the back of the case) and incredibly difficult to open quickly if you need to answer the phone. Currently I attached some velcro pieces between the flap and the front face of the case, which makes it SO much easier to open and close the flap. Eventually I'll try attaching a magnet clasp instead (you can buy them in craft stores or even here on Amazon). They should've used a magnet to begin with.2) The lip of the case that surrounds the screen is too raised and it makes it difficult to type in landscape mode, or to hit some of the keys that are near the edges.",2
"can't beat the protection

I had first purchased another type cover but I was leery about the screen not being covered so I purchased this cover too. I must say I am so happy I did! The cover is stylish and simple to get on and off the phone. It has a magnetic clip which make it easy to open and close with one hand. I can wear this with it's belt clip or remove the clip to slid the phone into my pocket. The best thing is I actually got to test the protection of this cover thanks to my over zealous sweetheart. I was crouched down looking at some clothing I was interested in and my sweetheart decided the cart would fit between my body and the post that was behind me. My phone was hit so hard that there is a permanent 2.5"" gouge and scrap on the front flap as well as a smaller scrap from me getting knocked over on the back side. Phone never got touched thanks to this cover which I was very pleased about. This cover is now going to be used for work purposed (inside my padded carrier as I work in construction) and I will be ordering a new cover for going out and such.",4
"Good but the flip could be fragile by time

Good Nokia N8, leather flip cover, the only problem is the flip can get torn by time, recommended to protect your phone, little bit pricy.",3
"dangerous

The case is so bulky it won't let the phone close properly without extra pressure. Make sure you have it closed or you might be saying things you don't want out on a phone call.Also the clip is pretty bad. So easy to hit the unlatch button. Lost my phone last week just walking. Luckily a quick backtrack found it but it came within inches of being smashed by a car.I've used lots of cases with clips -- this is the worst one I've had. It's already in the dumpster.Good service from the company, however.",0
"just be careful with the clips

This case is a perfect fit for the phone. The cut-out for the screen and the one for the speaker in the back match up perfectly. There is an extra cut-out on the very bottom of the case, although there is nothing on the phone to make this cut-out necessary. The side clips and the rings that they clip to are made of plastic, and the metallic coating on the clips wears off. The clips also rub against the part of the phone that is exposed (the hinge where the phone folds). I have had mine for over a month, and the top flap does not crease and split after repeated opening like some other cases. The inside is soft, so it doesn't scratch the phone. It keeps the phone in a secure position, unlike the belt clips that spin upside down, causing the phone to fall out. It's worth the money.",3
"Very Fashionable and convenient but has small flaw

This small pouch for the Motorola V3 Razr looks very nice and is very fashionable in my opinion. I've gotten many great comments on its looks. Now for the pros and cons:First of all the good things:1) As stated above, looks great2) In addition to holding your cell phone, this pouch is great for holding about 3 credit cards, maybe 4 with a little squeezing in addition to the cell phone.3) very small so it doesn't use too much space and does not annoy me while walking around.Now for the Cons or should I say one major con:1) The hooks on which the strap attaches is fairly weak. I have already gone through 2 of these pouches in the last 2 years and am now buying two more because the fixing was far too hard.Overall this pouch is great (obviously since I've bought it multiple times even after breaking). That being said I had to give it four stars because of the strap issue, but because it is very cheap I will not mark it down anymore. So my recommendation is that if you like how it looks, you should just buy it because even though it may break eventually, it is so cheap and fashionable that it is still worth it to buy!",3
"Great value

This case is definitely worth the money. Looks very expensive and is well made. Actually is way better than it appears on the web, picture does not do it justice. It was a pleasure doing business with seller, very prompt delivery. Would definitely recommend to anyone.Thank you very much",4
"black fashion pouch

This is a good resort for carrying your phone. The flexible handle makes it easier and more flexible in choices of use. I hook the handle through my belt loop. Other cases that are made to do this are made of plastic and break easily. This is holding its own. the flap with the window is handy. You can check for messages and incoming calls without taking the phone out of the case.",3
"Razr Phone Pouch Good Item

I love this little phone pouch, it's a perfect fit for my RAZR and easily clips on and off my purse. Leather looks and feels high-quality so I can take it into business settings. All-in-all a good purchase.",4
"Good Accessory

Excellent... keeps the phone from getting loss in a large purse -- hangs from the handle",3
"Simple & it works!

Needed a simple case for the Razor cell phone.If you like to ""see"" your actual phone instead of having it covered with a protection sleeve, this pouch is great!The front latch has a magnet so it closes on it's own and you can just lift it to see who is calling. The only problem is that the clasps on the sides that let you detach it has tiny ""eyeglass size"" screws and mine was loose.If you purchase this item be sure to tighten the screws so you don't lose your phone!",3
"Excellent

This leather case is ALMOST perfect. The only thing that is missing is there is no opening for the mini-usb for charging.",3
"works great

Charger works great. I was worried that since my phone is so old that I wouldn't be able to get another charger but this is perfect. Using OEM parts is always a plus.",4
"Cell phone running just like new.

Thank you for giving me more time with my cell phone. I did not want to give it up, and the old battery was so swollen, and only held a charge for maybe 10 minutes, that I thought it was a goner. But my new battery (this one) has renewed it's life and it's been running just like new for months now. THANKS.",4
"Old cell phone like new!

Have and older cell phone and had actually out lived it's original battery. This new battery brought it back to like new.",4
"great

I had trouble at first only because I was trying to make sure I had the right one.I did get the right one and everyone was really helpful in seeing tht I got the right product. Thank you, good service.",4
"Did'nt work for me.

I needed a new battery for my Motorola I2000 phone so I ordered this and it did not work for me...I received an ""incompatible battery"" error message. It would not charge or operate the phone. This is not a genuine Motorola battery. Reluctantly, I had to return it and I'm not sure if I can get this battery again. I think I own a dinnosaur.",0
"Very poor clip design.

The holster itself is fine. The clip is very hard to get on and off a belt. It's designed to stay on, no matter what - with apparently no thought to getting it off when you need to. I went out and bought a replacement at Kmart.",0
"Strong leather cell phone case

This is for people who prefer carry thier cell phones on belt or pents.It somewhat big, constracted for medium or larger size phones.If you have no pockets this is the one for you, Please keep in mind that it can slow you respond on calls answered it takes longer then removing your cell phone from the pocket. Real leather, rotaiting clip.",4
"Atrix 4G BoxWave Case

This product does NOT fit an Atrix HD - even though it is a 4G phone. This would have been helpful to know ahead of time before my purchase was complete. Unfortunately, you will have to pay to ship it back for their lack of accuracy in their description - someone needs to fix this. Truly a shame because the product seemed decent.",0
"So Handy

This is a fantastic product. No more toting chargers for my iPod, cell phone, PDA, Kindle, computer, etc. The unit is compact, easy to use and versatile. I've used it on airplanes, in the car, in airports and train stations. They named this one right by calling it 'iGo Everywhere'. The storage case keeps it safe, clean and the outside mesh pocket makes finding the correct tips a breeze. And the iGo website is very user-friendly so finding the correct tip for your device is fool-proof. A must-have for business and recreational travelers alike.",4
"Nice idea but does not work

This sounded great and had good reviews so I got one for me and one for my wife. We both have trouble with our iPods not charging sometimes when we use the wall adapters. Sometimes they charge, sometimes they don't. I also have trouble sometimes with my cell phone not charging when I plug it in. Sometimes it charges and sometimes it doesn't. The car adapters do not work at all with either iPod or with either cell phone. The whole point of having a charger is to charge your battery. When you plug in your cell phone before bedtime expecting to have a full charge when you get up, it's very frustrating to have a dead battery instead.",0
"Works well, but does not last

I travel alot and use this alot. When it works, it is great, saving space in my briefcase. However, the cord is not well made and i have gone thru 2 cords in 3 years, which does not seem good enough to me.",2
"Still works, 3 years later.

I have used this with various phones and headsets and it still works 3 years later. I love the retractable cable. Tips are somewhat easy to loose since they are tiny but every tip I have works with the device it was made for.",4
"NIce concept but sub-par reliability

I bought this from Amazon.The concept for this is a sound one. Unfortunately the product is not very reliable. The tips seem to outlast everything else. The fittings to all the other components are proprietary and they come apart.Again, I really like the concept but it is poorly executed. I recommend finding an alternative solution.loudcloud.us is where we list solutions that we have found to work well for us.",1
"5 stars all the way

I have owned the iGo everywhere universal for about a year and a half without any problems. It is used frequently to charge several different pieces of electronics e.g. cell phones, kindle, ipod & gps. The AC/DC compability has worked flawlessly. I use a small shoe care kit bag to keep everything together. The availability of the tips and not having to pack multiple chargers is a huge plus. When I received a kindle for this past christmas the first thing I did was order a tip for it. Five stars all around.",4
"3 years owner opinion

I purchased this excellent charger 3 years ago and I use at least one time per week, and all the time when I travel. I've used with a lot of phones (HTCs and iPhone 3GS included), several mp3 players and some GPSs, all them working perfectly and, in some cases, this charger works even better than the charger included with the device.This device is a must specially on travels when you need to charge all your gadgets and don't want to carry a bag full of chargers.If You're buying this one, consider the splitter too.",4
"Fantastic space saver for One Bag travel and compact daily use

As other reviews have stated, I find it absurd that there are so many low-star ratings based upon the fact that this equipment, PRECISELY AS DESCRIBED, does not come standard with a connection tip. I would be less happy with iGo if they ""threw in"" an extra tip that I didn't need--what a waste of materials, their money, and my time! The best attribute of this product line is the ability to use one set of primary parts to charge many devices, leaving it to you, the user, to select only the tips you need for your own devices.In December 2009, I bought the Everywhere Universal Wall and Auto set for myself (plus the tips I needed, of course), one similar set (with different tips!) for my father, and a car-only cable (plus tips) for my mother. I also gave each of my parents a splitter so they could both charge their phones simultaneous on long car trips. (The very argument-inducing scenario which prompted me to research and buy these gifts when I arrived the week before Christmas.)Now, when we visit each other, I know I can travel ultra-light with just my own tips and power my iPod, my phone, or my child's PSP in my parents' cars or homes using their cables. They don't have to bring as much equipment with them to visit my house, either. On a recent trip to Europe, I think I packed only 1/3 the weight in cables and chargers due to having this product, and, as a carry-on-only, One-Bag traveler (with a weak back!), saving a few ounces while maintaining full functionality was fantastic.The iGo is dual-voltage, so I only required the correct European plug adapters, not a full transformer set, to use it in Switzerland and Germany. My devices charged precisely as expected in both countries.I don't use my iGo inside my home, where I primarily charge my devices, but I use it occasionally (once a week?) in my car. I have seen no evidence of wear or tear at the connection points between wall-plug, auto-plug, or either end of my cable. My tips are all still perfect as well. The retractability of my cable has worn somewhat, and I sometimes have to pull it out a second or third time to get it to lock into the correct length now.I decided to write a review today when I saw the low rating for this product that I really appreciate and frequently recommend. I saw it on Amazon because I was looking to order a tip for my new phone, and also an external battery block so I can use my iPod for the entire duration of my next long-haul flight.If you are considering an iGo purchase, I say you will not regret it if you observe the following:* Do the simple research to determine what tips you need for your own devices,* Decide how many cords and plugs make sense for your lifestyle,* then order exactly what you need, creating no excessive waste in the process!Travel well!",4
"good idea but always fails in a year

my wife and i have both had IGO equipment and although the idea is good, the parts are kind of pricey and the power units failed (died) in 1 year or less for both of us. still, i like the concept.",1
"great all purpose charger for multiple devices

Too bad there is a poor link from the Kindle hurting the rating of the igo, as that is a Kindle web page problem. I have had the Igo everywhere for 2.5 years of way too much travel; trundling it everywhere from drilling rigs to hotels and cars, and it has worked flawlessly. I have one very small palm sized pouch and charge a blackberry, a cell phone, a gps, and an ipod. gone are the tangle of chargers. It has worked well enough I stored the original chargers and use it even at home. I am buying a second as a gift.",4
"If you don't have this, why are you waiting

The iGo system is the best. I use it for everything, and I don't buy from companies who don't have tips. This goes with me when I travel, in my house, in my car, and in the office. I send them as Christmas gifts. Again, if you don't have it, you need to purchase it.",4
"I too go.

I've used this in the car in indoors for three different cell phones without problem. Way to go!",4
"IGo Universal

Works as advertised. Would be great if the little bag they supply with this outfit actually held all the pieces.",3
"Staying in Outlet Problem

I really like the ease that you can change the adapters because unlike others that I've owned they fit snuggly and haven't gotten loose after over three months of use however, the unit doesn't always stay in the outlet. You have to be very careful to be sure your item that is being charged is in a very stable place because the iGo will unplug with very little pull. I still give it high marks for being useful and easy to find in airports etc if you lose an adapter. It would be nice to have like a lip pocket or something that attaches to the iGO to store your additional adapters. If you need a good universal charger you will be pleased with this one.",3
"Satisfied

Satisfied with product. However, it was VERY SLOW in getting the merchandise. It took TWO WEEKS to get product. Don't know why though, maybe it was delivered by Pony Express.",3
"kindle accessory

It appeared to be a good product; however, it did not fit the connections for my kindle. I was disappointed because it was advertised as a accessory for the kindle, but it was not.",2
"Compact Universal charging system for all your toys!

Use this (with separate tips for each toy) to easily charge all of them from either 12 VDC or 110 VAC!Cord ""spool"" ends tangles and travels great!",3
"Never Be Stuck Without Your Charger Again

I bought an iGo Everywhere after being stuck with the wrong charger one too many times. The iGo is very convenient, because now my husband and I only have to take one little pack with this charger and the tips for our various gadgets when we travel. Before it felt like we were always juggling two sets of chargers for all of our gadgets--a set for the wall plug and a set for the car. The iGo Everywhere eliminates all that clutter. It's easy to switch out the tips for different devices and the iGo website is very helpful in helping you to figure out which tip you need for your device.My husband previously had a JavoEdge, which is very similar to an iGo. We like the iGo better though, because even though the tips are slightly more expensive, there is a wider variety of tips available. We couldn't buy JavoEdge tips for my Kindle, my 2007 cell phone, or our iPhones. All of these tips are available on the iGo.I would recommend this to anyone with lots of devices--but I would warn you to buy the tips at the same time so you can charge something!",3
"Four and a half stars -

I'm ordering this item, but I have another iGo charger and have been very satisfied. (Which is why I'm buying another.) I found that my last cellphone charged faster with this charger than with the one that was provided with it, and the charge seemed to go deeper -- it lasted longer.I did agree with one reviewer above, though -- the tip that was supposedly specific to my phone (then, a Nokia) was fairly loose-fitting, and after just a few uses, it would fall out unless I was very careful to lay my phone flat and make sure gravity wasn't pulling on the cord at all. That seemed fairly inexcusable. And I resent that they overprice the tips.They also seem to slant their offers towards promoting certain manufacturers over others. I was looking at their gadgets on their website, and they have some deals where an item comes with several tips. It greatly added to the expense of the item, and the tips were often contradictory - if I go with one cellphone, why would I have 2 or 3 other brands, too?Plus I'm an Apple user, and none of the tips for any item were Apple-tips, so it seemed that they were practicing a prejudicial business practice. I would pay a premium for all the tips that were ""included"", but they'd all be landfill to me - not one tip was anything I could use.This seems a much better deal - just pay for the basic device, and pay for what tips you will need separately. But please, iGo, get it together about getting a proper fit.I rate it highly because the actual charging worked fine, and was superlative to the hack equipment that actually came with my old phone.",4
"Excellent

I've already been using the iGo regular wall charger for traveling, but find that this combo kit is even better. I keep it with me in my car and whenever I need it, whether in the car or in my office, its so convenient.",4
"can't be used by itself

This product requires specific cables for various applications. The makers of this item do not give you any information on where to get the cables needed. Without the add on cables, this is a useless device.",0
"Not For Kindle 2

This is really misleading for two reasons:1. This charger purports to be universal, but only if one buys the tips,which are sold separately.2. There IS no tip currently made for the Kindle 2.",0
"KINDLE 2 DOES NOT WORK

GOT KINDLE 2 AND WANTED TO CHARGE IT ANYWHERE. WAS LISTEDON KINDLE 2 AS ALSO TO BUY AND PAYED HIGH PRICE FOR ITAND CAN'T USE IT BECAUSE IT DOES NOT COME WITH ANY TIPS.TIPS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. SO I USE IT AS PAPER WEIGHT. DO NOTBUY THIS ITEM UNLESS YOU WANT TO DOUBLE THE COST OF WHATYOU PAY FOR THE PACKAGE BECAUSE UNLESS YOU ADD THE COST OFTIPS TO GO WITH ORIGINAL WIRE COST BECAUSE THAT IS ALL YOUGET WITH FIRST PURCHASE.",0
"DISGUISED RIPOFF

This product is worthless unless you buy the connection tip (sold separtly) When you get the product, you can then figure out which tips you need,order them, then pay $[...] plus shipping and wait a month to use this product.[...]",0
"I-Go charger

I think it was very silly that this product was recommended to be purchased along with the Kindle, but it does not have the proper linkage (tip?) that matches! So, there it is, in the box along with the kindle, and totally useless.",0
"Good Concept but Poorly Executed: each Charger is 3 Loose Components!

The concept is nice: that you carry one set of auto and wall chargers for different devices but change just the tip for each device. In practice, I found the following problems:1. Each charger is 3 components: wall/auto unit, cable, and the tip that goes into the device and these 3 components do not fit securely, especially the cable keeps coming out of the wall or auto unit.2. The charger does not come with even one tip. So make sure you order the tip for your device along with the charger. They should have at least enclosed one common mini usb tip in the package. Charger itself is cheap but tips are very expensive - that is where they rip you off.3. You get only one cable. So you have to carry the same cable to your car and then home. Why couldn't they have 2 cables in the package? Keep one in car and one in the house.4. Build is very cheap and shows poor fabrication.5 Instead of a well made bag/box to keep 4 components, it comes with a cheap nylon bag which does not hold different tips, chargers etc snugly. They keep falling out.The result is that this product leaves you with a bad taste. I would have been better off buying 2 separate chargers -auto and wall- for $5 each from cellularfactory than paying $30 for iGo which comes with only one cable. Good concept but very poorly executed. I would not mind paying more for a well made charger with at least one common tip (mini usb), 2 cables, and a good bag/box to hold everything together.",2
"Perfect All-in-One

I was surprised to see a one star review for this item. Then I read the review and realized that this reviewer apparently wasn't familiar with what this item is. It's a universal charger for all your devices. As is obvious from all the links on the page you need to purchase the adapters appropriate for your device(s). I decided to go with this product after my new ipod did not come with a charger. I was planning a trip and needed to be able to charge my ipod and my cell phone and one charger is much better than two. To determine the adapters to purchase I went to the iGo website where you tell them the devices you have and they tell you the adapters required. It's a perfect way to get rid of some extra clutter!",4
"Works as advertised

This item is very light and transportable. The retractable power cord is a nice convenience and keeps the cord organized. The recharger powers my Tungsten E2 PDA, Samsung Rant cell phone (this tip also powers the Nook Color), Ipod Classic (6th gen.), and Nintendo DS Lite (This tip also powers the Garmin Nuvi). I threw away the bulky factory transformers that came along with my electronics items, which reduced the clutter and weight of my laptop rolling case.The included mesh travel pouch to store tips and the recharger is too small and a useless accessory that can be thrown away. The Case Logic Model #TBC3 with barcode #085854065092 is ideal for storing this recharger and accessories.Specific tips for your electronic items will cost $5-$15 apiece. This product will NOT power your laptop. A different iGo recharger model ($70-$100) for laptops is available and it will also power other electronic gadgets. The laptop recharger also requires purchasing tips specific to your gadgets.In summary, this product works as advertised. Business travelers will appreciate the light and compact design that replaces many heavy and bulky OEM chargers and the parts fit snugly without coming loose.Year 2011 update:This unit continues to power my electronic items and the iPod Classic tip also powers my current 32 GB ipod touch 4th gen. The retractable mechanism sometimes doesn't retract fully after years of use, but all you have to do is pull to extend it a couple clicks and then push the center button again for full retraction.Year 2012 update:This unit powers my ipad 2, but just a bit slower than the factory Apple charger. You need the old A61 tip to power the ipad and ipad2.Here's the specs for the ipad 2 charger: (Input 100-240V, 0.45Amps), 50-60Hz, (Output 5.1 Volts, 2.1 Amps, 10 Watts)Here's the specs for the iGo charger: (Input 100-240V, 0.3 Amps), 50-60 Hz, (Output 3.1-9 Volts, 1.5 Amps, 8Watts).",4
"Does not last, warranty is not being honored

Lasted few months, then started acting on/off, eventually died. Tried to file a warranty claim, but it is not so easy -- no such form to be found on the manufacturer's site. Eventually received one email from support, and no follow up at all. Waste of time and money. Plenty of good products and companies out there, stay away from iGo.",0
"Convenient for travel, but not for everyday

I got the iGo Everywhere charger set not to replace my regular manufacturer-provided chargers, but to supplement them. I have my phone and iPod chargers at home, and I keep this little packet in my car (or my suitcase) for when I'm away from home to minimize the tangle of cords.First, the cons:The retractable cord is a very nifty idea, but also a bit cumbersome as it makes the cord very heavy, and thus it becomes impossible to balance the device you're charging on, say, the arm of a chair or a dashboard unless you find a way to secure it against something else so the weight of the cord doesn't drag your electronic device to crash on the floor. Also, the included carry-bag is rather flimsy, and doesn't have spare room for more than one or two tips(and even then its not a very secure arrangement as stuff tends to just fall right back out of the elastic edges of the case). Not a big issue if you just keep it in one place relatively securely tucked away, but a potential problem if it's going to get tossed about. And this may be just me, but I've never been able to get a full charge out of the car charger. It'll boost it over half the battery, but never seems to reach fully charged. This isn't a big problem for me as I don't rely on charging my stuff in the car, and the iGo Everywhere includes a wall adapter so I just have to find a wall outlet and then I'm good.The pros:It IS very nice not having to have a wild tangle of multiple chargers for a bunch of different electronics. Having just the one charger set, plus a variety of tips, is really quite convenient when space could be an issue (such as in a briefcase).Overall, a worthwhile additional charger, but not great as a primary charger.",3
"Works Perfectly with the Kindle!

This charger, with Tip A00 works perfectly with the Kindle. It is just what I needed to charge the Kindle in an automobile or while on the road. Highly recommended.",4
"AC/DC Charger together

Although the plastic looks and feels like very cheap plastic and as if were to fall it'd come apart easily (mine has yet to fall), this is a nice idea of having a AC (home) and DC (on the road) charger for your Kindle or such.Keep in mind though you NEED a tip that's appropriate for your device. Be it the A00 tip for your Kindle or whatever. Having this alone will not do anything for you.It comes with a nice black bag to keep both chargers and the wire spool inside of along with the tip.",3
"Great Idea, quality control/customer service issues

I'm on my second iGo Everywhere and I love it. I've eliminated a ton of cords which is always a good thing for a frequent traveler.I bought a second one because the first unit pulled the pins out when I was switching from the AC to the DC mode. It still works on AC as the pins line up in the old slots, but I can't use it in DC mode at all. The second unit broke in EXACTLY the same place, so now I have two that only work in AC mode. I think the fit is too tight for the small, grey plastic part that goes in the car and the wall charger and by rocking it to remove it, it breaks. I've left many messages for iGo and they have not responded at all which leaves me a bit sour on the product.Right now I'm considering buying a third unit and leaving one hooked up to the car charger and the other hooked up to the wall charger. It's still a huge reduction in cords for me, and I can still easily change tips.The other complaint I have with it is that one will charge my Kindle and the other won't. I dont' understand that at all since I used the same tip both times. Now I carry my Kindle charger in addition to the iGo.If they solve the problem with the plastic piece that holds the pins this will be an excellent product rather than a good product.",1
"Don't people ever read or look!

Everyone seemed to complain about not finding tips or a link. Don't they ever look? At the bottom of every Amazon.com page is a link to other websites for more products. There was a link to iGo.com. I went there and put in the exact bluetooth headset that I had purchased. iGo.com told me what tip I needed to purchase and it was NOT expensive either. It only cost $9.99. The CHARGER was more expensive. Someone doesn't know what they are talking about when they say the tips cost more for they don't. If you purchase the charger at iGo.com, it will cost you $39.99 but you will also get free shipping so it is your choice. If you don't you pay shipping on the tip which isn't too much.",3
"Yes you need attachments

Yes, yo do need to buy the tips for this to work. Obviously it isn't reasonable to expect it to come with tips, since the company doesn't know which products you own. I have this charging set and four tips (Kindle, Ipaq, Creative, and Motorola) and didn't spend any more than I would have buying car chargers for all those devices, in fact I spent less.The tips and charging heads all fit on very securely. I have not had any problem with either popping off. Actually, sometimes I have a hard time getting them off.I was able to fit all the pieces, including my tips, into the included travel case, but it is a tight fit. I would have preferred some kind of zippered case to go with it. The included case is just a pouch with two mesh pockets. The pouch holds the charging heads, and then the cable fits in one of the pockets and tips in the other. Since most my tips are pretty large it takes some creativity to get them all to fit.The kit is compact enough that I can throw it into my bag and not have to worry about it taking up a lot of space. Could you imagine if I tried to carry all the chargers around for those devices? It would be a nightmare. That's what makes this device so useful. It gets everything you need in one compact size.If you carry a lot of devices and want to be able to charge them on the go, this is what you need. But don't forget the tips!",4
"This product is a waste of money

This product is a waste of money. It does not support B-tips, which are still around for peices of equipment for which they are not supporting anymore, and have no A-tips available. Of course, they do not advertise that the B-tips do not fit.I consider it a peice of junk and it will be returned.",0
"Disappointed

The product is not as versatile as indicated. Since it was on the page with the Kindle, I thought it was used for it overseas but it isn't. It also doesn't work on my Blackberry.",1
"I Go but not without extras

The iGo Universal Wall and Auto Charger works fine but not without buying another item, namely an adapter for your Kindle etc. The advertising does not tell you that in addition to the purchase price you must spend at least another $10 in order to be able to use the power supply.",2
"Kindle buyers beware

I bought this for my Kindle, notice it is listed as a kindle accessory, it arrived quickly, but is unusable without a ""tip"" sold separately...duhh like where and how? there is no way to plug it into the kindle. Totally useless. A note in the description with a reference to the correct tip would have been nice.",0
"did not like it

it would be better if they would put a link so you could get the tips right away, it is hard to try to look up for the tips on a differt site.",0
"iGo Everywhere PS0025

Don't buy this product....It does not come with a tip ...So, it won't work on your Kindle...And forget trying to purchase one at any of the local electronic stores....",0
"Something of a rip-off

The product itself seems to be ok. The problem is Amazon allowed them to offer it under Kindle accessories when in fact it does not come with an adapter that will attach it to the Kindle. The adapter costs another $9 for a small tip to connect it. Buy one of the other chargers that will actually connect to the Kindle.",0
"""Needs attachments to work""

I thought I needed this for my Kindle to work. I didn't. Then I found out it needs attachments. If I can find another use for it I may keep it.",1
"pay attention

can find same thing at Wallie wood.Now have to buy tips,(I know it said not included after the fact).",0
"kINDLE ACESSORIES

I bought this retractable charger cord to use with my Kindle, since it was one of the suggested acessories.It however will not plug into my kindle, and is therfore of no use to me.",0
"Don't buy it

I've had several bluetooth headsets, this is by far the worst I've ever used. First, it doesn't come with a charger, they expect you to already have a Nokia compatible charger in order to use it. That was a surprise, but since I found one after a lot of searching I thought I'd be OK.Before you can charge the phone you have to install the battery yourself. This isn't as simple as you'd think. The battery and connector is tiny and it takes a fair amount of fiddling around to get it right. Not a big deal perhaps. But one of many examples of a poor design.Next, this is the first headset I've seen that has a password other than 0000 or 1234. Since I'd already thrown the box away I had to go searching through the trash to find the scrap of paper with the number on it before I could pair it with my phone. The headset had been charging for an hour, so what was left of lunch had been thrown on top of the box. Why couldn't they use a standard PIN? Or at least put the PIN in the manual? By the time most people have charged the phone they've thrown out the box without knowing that one of several 4 inch square pieces of paper was needed. If I ever needed to pair it with another phone I'd have to find that stupid piece of paper again. Not smart.All that would be OK if the dang thing worked. It doesn't. It loses connections with my Treo all the time. Whenever I connect it causes the volume control to come up on the Treo, not something I've seen with other headsets and really annoying. And it sounds terrible!!!! People on the other end of the call sound distant and there's a lot of echo, I'm told that my voice is barely understandable due to the echo and static.I should have learned my lesson about Nokia products some time ago, but I thought I'd give 'em one more shot. That was a mistake, the headset is in the garbage where it belongs. Don't waste your money on this poorly made, poorly designed, piece of you know what.",0
"Not the best, but well worth the discounted price

I can't say that I have had the same problems as the folks above. Agreed that this is not the world's best BT headset, but is quite deserving of three stars, especially at the ~$30 that these things go for now.I did not have any problems connecting the battery - it took me about 30 seconds to be ready for charging. The pair code is the last 4 digits of the serial number, so if you lose the code card, just look under the battery. Again, not the most convenient, but how often do you need to pair your headset?This is one of the few headsets where the body of the module is separated from the earpiece. Therefore it is much more comfortable to wear than the over-the-ear designs that are very popular now.Audio quality is mediocre, but passable. The buttons are sometimes hard to press, and the case is somewhat flimsy. If you drop the headset, you're almost sure to break the tabs of the battery cover.In summary, I would say that the unit is usable for $30, but as prices drop and quality increases on competing units, this unit will become less attractive.",2
"Cool concept, but does not perform well

I used this product for about 2 weeks, and got constant complaints from the people I was trying to talk to. It seems that the problem with this bluetooth hands free kit, is that the mic is located in the earpiece, so it has to strain to pick up your voice. For example, in a quiet office environment, you might end up having to talk very loudly. If there is background noise, forget about it.On the receiving end, I also found the sound quality to be pretty terrible, but I might attribute that to the bluetooth wireless connection.I could honestly not recommend this product to anyone. I ended up returning mine.",0
"It doesn't cover the phones that it said

This product does not cover all the phones listed for it. Be careful when buying it or you will waste your money like I did.",0
"Missing Items

In the description it said that I would receive a cd driver with the package and I didn't.",0
"Rip-Off

This is a product with a short life (approx 3 months) as it is and lists for $14.99 with Radio-Shack, who charges $6.05 to ship it. Looking it up here at Amazon, they ""Say"" it's only $10.11 here, almost a $5 savings. You think, ""Great, I'm saving!"" but NO... then they charge you an outrageous $11.90 to ship a product the size of a matchbook. Radio-Shack only charges $6.05 for shipping but, even that's exorbitant. The same item taken to the post office or shipped UPS through Mail-Boxes etc., only costs approximately $3.00 to ship. Funny that it's cheaper to buy one from Radio-Shack than from Amazon... buy two, and the price is the same. No savings, just a Rip-Off!",0
"It's OK, but...

I bought this to replace a Motorola unit I lost on a flight, partly because I prefer Nokia (Married to a Finn, so I'm biased, though SHE bought me the Motorola as a gift). Worked fine for a few weeks, then suddenly wouldn't take a charge, turn on or anything. I let it sit while deciding whether to replace the battery or send it for warranty repair/replacement. Then, yesterday, I plugged in the charger and, surprise, it started charging and now it works! Go figure. The only thing this lacks is the holster and medallion clip as alternativevs to carry the unit like the Motorola. But, for $20 less, I can live with that. Actually, the unit fits in the ""M"" holster.",2
"Great product...Buy on Amazon!

It was so hard to find an earpiece that I liked. The Nokia is the only one I've owned. I've had it now for about a year. I really love this earpiece, it's comfortable, and since I have a Nokia phone, the actual songs assigned to my callers play in my ear, and I love that! When I had a Sony phone, only the Nokia tune played through the earpiece. Remember to try and let the unit's battery drain before charging it again, otherwise it will eventually be hard for it to keep a charge.I tried to pick up this little gadget at the Cingular store, they wanted $100., so I bought it here.",4
"Very nice, almost perfect actually

The range is great, i tested it with a Motorola V3 and was able to get as much as sixty feet from the phone and not hear a bit of static. The volume controls are nice, and you can even voice dial through it.Unfortunately, it was very uncomfortable on my ear, and the volume controls are a touch small. Try a dummy unit on before buying it.",3
"Does what it needs to do

For an iGo customer with a device that requires mini usb this is a must. Plug it in and you ready for charging.",4
"Works Great!!!!

iGo and their power tips work great. I travel alot so its nice not to have to take 4 different power cords with me.",4
"Be careful - works for ""select"" blackberries (not mine!)

This tip arrived quickly and ""works"" so I would prefer not to give it a rating per se, but Amazon won't let me - I just didn't read the description carefully enough. I have the Blackberry BOLD, and this one did not work with my phone. I need a mini mini USB I think...still not sure which number...",1
"Tip bent after only sharot usage with car charger

Tip bent after only small amount of usage with car charger.I was unable to use this after about 10 times of charging with the car charger. It worked until the tip started coming loose and would only connect sporadically. It's cheap enough but it should have been more robust.",1
"iGo system is great, the A29 tip is just ok

The iGo system of having a single plus with multiple tips for all your electronics is great. However, the blackberry tip (A29) has given me some trouble. For some time the tip worked just fine, then one day on a business trip, it just stopped charging on both my blackberry's. My other tips worked ok - just this one is giving me problems. I'm on to my second tip now.I wouldn't necessarily discourage someone from buying (still a great system) but I think you need to be aware that the reliability isn't 100%.",2
"Not as advertised

I bought this to charge my wife's Blackberry. I plugged it in an disconnected it in the morning to find the phone was completely dead. I do not know why it didn't work but it did not.",0
"Works As Advertised

Not a whole lot to write about with this product - you plug it into your iGo and then you can charge your Blackberry. It's just a mini-USB, so I've used it on my wife's Razor as well. The iGo is a nice setup, because I can just carry the two tips for the iPod and the Blackberry and not two separate chargers.",3
"Convenience on the go

The iGo system is really perfect for keeping yourself juiced on the go. One cord from your car's lighter socket and multiple tips easily stored in glove or change compartment and you shall have music and phone usage wherever you go. It's ideal.",4
"Is as it states.

The iGo Power product line is a great idea, and the number of tips they have to support so many devices is great. This tip works fine with my 8310 phone perfectly.It would be better if iGo had a right angle or swivel style connector for flexibility.",4
"Nice one

I have this headset for more than an year now and didn't have any major problems with this. Initially the connection dropped few times but most of the times its fine.I had another problem when after I switched off the headset, my cell phone went on mute. Then I started to follow the proper procedure to disconnect it. Disconnecting it from the cell phone before switching it off.The sound quality is better than the phone itself. If you use it properly its a best buy. Sits behind your ears.",4
"works fine

Looks a little spacey but works just fine. Charges with the same charger a Nokia phone uses. Has good range. No problems.",4
"DO NOT RECOMMEND

volume control is poor, & hearing dificult as headset picks up outside noise. Would not recommend.",0
"""Head""set over heels

I just got this product after returning a very nice headset from logitech. It really is AWESOME. The logitech was very nice in terms of audio quality, but was a bit heavy and bulky and always felt like it was going to fall off. This unit is feather lite and felt very snug and 'slim' on the ear. The best part though is the audio quality. As good as the logitech was, it does not compare to this product as the volume is very loud so you can actually hear in the car and outdoors. I give it thumbs up...way up even though it's a bit heavy on the wallet.",4
"Look Aren't Everything

I just purchased a Motorola e815 from VZW, and was looking forward to using a bluetooth headset and being free of wires. I thought the caller ID was a great feature, and perhaps worth the premium price. After two hours of wearing the headset, I had to get rid of it.ProsLight weightGreat stylingLCD readoutBattery status barEasy bonding with my phoneFlawless connection with cell phone voice calling and answering callsAble to hear caller clearly, even in noisy environmentConsEarpiece is thick rubber or siliconeMic picked up lots of ambient noise to produce static on the other endCaller ID did not display name, only numberPriceyThe earpiece was uncomfortable from the start. Never could get it adjusted so it didn't rub on the back of my ear. After two hours my ear hurt when I took it off. Not a good sign. It looks like you might be able to bend or shape the earpiece some, but I couldn't get it to work for me. The thickness was also noticeable.I took it out to the mall and made and received some calls. The ambient noise was picked up by the mic and produced a lot of static on the other end and made it hard to hear me. On the other hand, the earphone, while it didn't rest in the ear but slightly over the ear opening, was very clear and intelligible so that I wasn't straining to hear what the other person was saying. The ambient noise level wasn't excesssive, but I didn't bother to try it out in louder circumstances because my ear was uncomfortable and I knew I couldn't live with that. I imagine because of its design to sit above the ear canal rather than in it, it would have required a higher volume to counteract the ambient noise. The good thing is that when the headset is not in use, you can hear with that ear.I was quite disappointed with the caller ID. The numbers are small, and when an area code is listed, it scrolls horizontally. It didn't display the name even when the caller was in my phonebook. That would've been the most useful feature for me.The electronics worked great. Pairing and using the headset was easy. I didn't try out the claim of 5 hrs talk time, but it's probably true. The unit weight was neglible, and wouldn't have been obtrusive if the earpiece had fit me better.Overall, nice concept, but execution is not on par with the concept. I got a Motorola HS850 to try out, and will post my impressions when I can test it out. Just off the bat, its thin earpiece doesn't hurt my ear at all, and the 8 hr talktime sounds good, plus it's cheaper than the Sony.",2
"TIP-TOP BLUETOOTH HEADSET

I own all 3 of these headsets, and by far, the Ericsson has been the best purchase.Here are my thoughts on each:Logitech:Sound quality and range are both good. However, it's not very comfortable on my ear and also doesnt fit well, always feels like it's about to fall off. It's VERY bulky and not too asthetically pleasing either.Jabra:Fits very well and is the most comfortable of these three. Lacks in sounds quality and range. It also picks up a lot of wind noise when walking outside, the person on the other line will not hear you at all. Bottom line: works decently if you're in the car and the phone is within 3 feet of you.Ericsson:Fits comfortably on ear and has great range. Best overall of the three. Also has an external caller ID display. From reading other reviews, people have noted that only the number shows up on the display, but with a sony ericsson phone (I have the T637) the name shows up, but not the number (if already in your phonebook). Only possible con I can think of is that it's slightly pricier than the other two, but it's well worth it.Added bonus: it has the same charger as my phone, so now I have an extra charger...so convenient.Overall, if you're looking for a bt headset, this one is the way to go. (Especially if you have an ericsson phone.)Hope the review helped!",3
"Nice headset but wait for SE's new stereo headset if you have a walkman phone

Basically I wanted the coolest and most up to date bluetooth headset available at the time(january of '06) and this was it. I'm wearing it now, as I have been for nearly the past hour. It's sleek, fairly comfortable and very pleasant looking. It lights up green when in use and the caller ID is a unique feature. I wanted to pair this up with my new walkman phone, the SE W600i. I had no problem connecting them up, even though the w600 isn't listed as compatible for some strange reason. The only downfall is that I cannot listen to my mp3's wirelessly through this headset(or any other for that matter). However, only weeks after I got this headset, SE announced the release of a new stereo bluetooth headset that will allow you not only to take calls at the touch of a button like this one, but also to listen to your music wirelessly using the same controls. I intend to trade this headset in for that model when it is officially released(though no one knows when).So, if you're looking at this model and have a walkman music phone, I'd wait for the new special headset to be released( you can see it on SE's website, as well as the unofficial club of SE). But if you don't care about that feature and would simply like an easy to use, stylish, reliable headset with good battery life and performance, I'd say go for it. After reading several other reviews for other bluetooth headsets while in my quest to purchase one, I know that you could certainly do worse.",3
"This is the one you want.

I've tried the others: jabra, motorolla, etc. but this is the only one that consistantly picks the calls up and doesn't fade out and leave you talking to dead air. I use my phone for business, so it's very important to me. This one is the best, don't waste your time with the others.",4
"Great product

I would give it 5 stars if not the ear loop, which happened to be very unrelibale - it starded loosing, but the problem was solved after i called customer service and a new piece was sent to me during a week. My husband has the same piece and the chargeing input got bad, the process of replacement took about a month as they were out of stock. Comparing to Jabra BT200, and BT 250 ( we own them as well as a back up) it's so much better considering the sound quality and i really like to see the battery level on display. The only issue about this indicator - it may show you 2 bars and die after half an hour conversation, so it's better to think about charging it at this time. Otherwise, very happy ( got it for about $80 at a different online store).",3
"For those spending a lot of time on the phone this is the best

This is my third and best bluetooth yet. My first was a Jabra BT250 which had problems with both sound quality and pairing with my Treo 650. My second was the HBH-660 technically no problems though sound on my end was a bit faint and those I spoke to heard everything around me (never knew my blinkers were so loud on my Dakota!) I would also find that five hours of battery time was not quite enough some days when I was on long conference calls. Let me tell you, when you are on a long conference call the ability to walk around with your PCS and get other work done during the slow periods of the call is a BIG benefit.So much for why the first two headsets weren't the best for me, here is why the 300 is. I don't have any problems running out of juice (maybe your teenage daughter might spend 10+ hours on the phone without a break for recharging, but I can't). Sound is much better, the long boom allows for better voice reception. Though the headset is larger and a bit heavier, it is actually more comfortable than the HBH-660 due to the soft earpiece.So better sound in noisy environments, 10+ hours battery life and good fit makes this headset a champion.",4
"Great Bluetooth device for laptops

I'm using the Sony Ericsson HBH-300 Bluetooth headset with my Dell Inspiron E1405 laptop. Pairing my Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition software with the Bluetooth headset was very simple and the accuracy is on par with regular wired headsets. The charge lasts an average of 8 to 10 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby. The headset is very comfortable and stylish, and no problems have been noticed with 3 months worth of usage thus far. I highly recommend this unit.",4
"Sony HBH300 review

I purchased the Cardo Scala 500 headset a few months ago. The battery life and sound is good. The fit is so so. Some flopping around the ear. Although it is lightweight, the Cardo hurt my ear slightly. I did not like the range at all. Five to 10 feet is the max. I also had the Motorola HS820. It did not fit my ear at all. I gave it to my wife to use. She seems to like it. I decided on the Sony after reading some reviews. Most were positive. The range is great. I tested it at up to 30 feet with barely any static. Sound is very good. The boom helps. Driving with the windows down posed problems. The volume is too low. I have to force the headset into the ear canal to hear the conversation. The ear piece does not fit in the ear canal precisely. It is above the canal. Not much can be done to adjust the fit. I experimented with a few Jabra gels I have from my corded headsets. The sound is increased but the irritation to the ear is also increased. Also the gel creates more heat because the gel is in the ear canal. The charger feels like it can break (two little prongs).The headset itself feels better made than the Cardo. If not for the fit and low volume I would have given it 5 stars. The additional $15 I paid for the Sony is well worth it.",3
"Overrated, Big Time

Strengths: Remains paired with your phone, I guess.Weaknesses: Volume too low, sounds scratchy when used with an eargel to improve volume, doesn't feel secure on ear, doesn't always pick up calls, takes too long to transfer calls to headset.Summary:I was looking for a replacement for my broken Jabra BT200. I was never happy with the fact that the BT200 would suddenly cease to be recognized by my phone (a Sony T610), and often had to be re-paired with the phone (at least once every week or two). I figured a Sony headset would eliminate that problem, and while it has, it has introduced new problems that equal if not surpass those of the BT200.First of all, if the headset is off, forget about turning it on when you receive a call in order to answer it with your headset. It takes two seconds to turn on, two seconds to ""transfer"" the call after a series of like six annoying beeps, and then it displays a confirmation message on the phone with a query that lasts just long enough to disappear right as you click to ""OK?"" button, causing the phone to misinterpret your button press and bring up another menu that needs to be cancelled. By the time you get the call over, the other party has likely hung up.The volume on the headset is ridiculously low, making it impossible to hear the other party while in a car on the freeway without pulling down on the headset and painfully jamming the speaker into your ear. Why do you have to pull on the headset to do this? Well, because the speaker is deliberately placed behind your ear canal and pressing on the flesh of your ear, thus mufffling the sound. What imbecile thought this was a good design decision?So I picked up Jabra eargels to try and improve the volume, but A) most eargels just tear in two after five minutes of use (to be fair, they are not designed for use with this headset), B) it's extremely difficult to place the eargels in a manner such that the headset fits correctly into your ear, and C) when the volume finally is loud enough for you to hear the other party, it also amplifies a terrible scratchiness that's unacceptable for a headset of this price range.Another problem is that this headset is exceptionally bad at handling wind noise. Sure, I had problems on my BT200 in very windy conditions, but this thing completely drowns out your voice with even the slightest breeze. I had one person ask me if I was in a hurricane when I hadn't even noticed that there was a wind blowing at all. Maybe a foam wind shield would correct this problem, but the HBH-300 doesn't come with one, so I wouldn't be able to tell you. As it is, everyone I asked said that they heard no difference in audio quality between this headset and the BT200, which is absurd considering the length of the boom mic on this garbage.Add in the fact that the headset does not feel secure on your ear at all and flops about when you're simply walking briskly, and you have a serious loser. People who tout this phone on Internet message boards are quite frankly morons who are trying to reassure themselves about their poor purchasing decision at the expense of others. Trust me, you don't want this piece of junk.",0
"Perfect if you want to go deaf

Looks good, feels good, so why does sony engineer these things to make a loud high pitched noise every time a call start, ends, or a number is dialled? Sony claims its a feature - so why isn't this in their marketing info? I will never buy another bluetooth from them.",0
"Save yourself the trouble

The phone failed two weeks after being installed. Googling around internet you will find out it is quite common. Purchase something else.",0
"replacement cell phone charger

I got this for my Dad after he lost the original in a car accident. He used it afterwards and we were able to keep in contact while he was recovering.",4
"Lacks a snug fit

If you already own an iGo charger, then dropping $9.99 on a new Power Tip is probably a much cheaper alternative to buying a whole new charger. The problem is that the A43, at least for my Palm Centro, is a poor fit. It charges well but the connection is so loose that if I accidentally bump or need to move the phone the Power Tip usually falls right out of the phone. It's extremely annoying.I wouldn't dissuade anyone from buying this charging tip, but don't expect to use it in a situation in which the phone will be moved often (e.g. in the car, talking on it while it is charging). Keep in mind that I have only used this with my Palm Centro. It may work better for Treos and other phones.",2
"Blackberry plug

The plug was recieved early, works great, I would not hesitate to use this vendor again! The adaptor makes my life easier.",4
"iGo--NEVER AGAIN

This review is coming a bit late, but way back in the days before I switched to the iphone, I had a palm centro-a product so woefully inadequate and poorly designed I'm surprised it ever made it to market but that's a different story. I was travelling for work and in the rush to make my flight, had forgotten to pack my chargers. Doh! Lucky for me, the Hudson News at the airport had a fully stocked display of iGo chargers and tips. So I picked up a charger, splitter, and the appropriate tips. Cheaper than going to best buy and getting the chargers separately. Brilliant. Or so I thought.I bought this tip adapter for an iGo splitter which charged both an ipod and a phone or my work phone and my personal phone depending on the time of day ... this was the 3rd such identical tip I had to buy (in less than 8 months) because the product is such a piece of out and out junk. I'm not talking failure after years or even months of use, but mere WEEKS of use--the tip would become so loose that the phone would just disconnect and stop charging. A weak breeze in the room would cause the connections to fail. (the connection between phone and tip, not tip and splitter.) You can argue that the inherent flaw with the product is palm's phone design but what made the product and the ensuing situation beyond ridiculous was....I contacted customer service via email (documentable) numerous times in an effort to get resolution (and to let them know what utter garbage I found their product to be) and actually made direct contact with someone who got back to me ONCE, asked me a couple of questions and left the quality issues of the product unresolved-I NEVER heard from them again save that one information gathering interaction. I followed up several times in case I'd lost emails to the spam filter but never received any further response from them.I would give this product zero stars if I could--because of their shoddy quality, and far below acceptable levels of customer service. It's a dead heat as to which is worse.Do NOT buy their products unless you want to be flushing your money down the toilet to buy replacements for their poorly manufactured products. And don't expect any level of customer service. They'll just ignore you.",0
"A43

This company was terrible to deal with. My fiance was away at bootcamp and I paid extra to get the product there quickly. There was miscommunication all over the company. The item didn't arrive until close to a week after it was suppose to be there. At one point I was told that the product was on back order and wouldn't arrive. Not who you want to deal with if you are looking to talk to a loved one soon!",0
"Good charger

I love the iGo, so much easier than buying a new charger for every phone!",4
"Excellent Product for Folks with lots of electronics

I have a Palm TX, a classic iPod and a cell phone. Of the three power tips I have I use the A43 the most by far. The iGo line of products is an excellent way to keep all of them charged without a lot of extra cables. I have two complete sets, one for my office and one for my boat. The clip to hold extra plugs that comes with the base unit is an very handy feature too. I recommend this line of products to anyone with multiple electronics to keep charged. As for me, I am extremely please with my purchase.",4
"igo power tip broken after 3 times used

I used this item three times and on the third time it broke what a piece of junk. I have not tried to get a replacement yet.",0
"Good Concept but Poorly Executed: each Charger is 3 Loose Components!

You are better off buying 2 separate chargers -auto and wall- for $5 each from cellularfactory than paying $9.99 just for the tip and $30 for iGo which comes with only one cable.iGo concept is nice: that you carry one set of auto and wall chargers for different devices but change just the tip for each device. In practice, I found the following problems with iGo charger and tip:1. Each iGo charger is 3 components: wall/auto unit, cable, and the tip that goes into the device and these 3 components do not fit securely, especially the cable keeps coming out of the wall or auto unit.2. The charger does not come with even one tip. So make sure you order the tip for your device along with the charger. They should have at least enclosed one common mini usb tip in the package. Charger itself is cheap but tips are very expensive - that is where they rip you off.3. You get only one cable. So you have to carry the same cable to your car and then home. Why couldn't they have 2 cables in the package? Keep one in car and one in the house.4. Build is very cheap and shows poor fabrication.5 Instead of a well made bag/box to keep 4 components, it comes with a cheap nylon bag which does not hold different tips, chargers etc snugly. They keep falling out.The result is that this product leaves you with a bad taste. Every time the cable comes out of the auto or wall charger - and that happens a lot - you will regret buying this iGo charger!",1
"Great phone customization tool.

Everything about this is so easy to use and understand. My E635 was boring and dull because of the lack of good ringtones and wallpapers, now I can put any ringtone I want on it. I can also get the pictures I've taken with my phone onto my computer without having to send emails and such. Though, the transfer speed is a little slow, but it does the job. Great product overall.",4
"A Little Quirky, But Works

This product has a few quirks, but it gets the job done. Customer support worked me through the problem and I was able to do what I needed.",3
"They Canceled my order. Product not available.

I ordered this on October 13th, I thought it was on it's way, then on the 18th, I receive an email telling me that the product isn't available. So I have to start all over looking for one and wait all over again.",0
"Fast delivery

I got the product even before I was expected. Just what I need. Very good service!",4
"good

my sister lost her phone charger and needed another one so i bought her this she said it was perfect and it was cheap and it came very quickly",4
"Sprint Palm Centro Review

I must admit that receiving the product was a lot faster than I though it would be. I figured it would take about a month or so to ship, but it was quite fast.",4
"good,work well,great price

this is a great charger. so far have being work fine. i do recomend to anyone who want a working piece that does not cost a lot",4
"cheap

item broke within a two days and the charger piece was too small and barely touched the inner charging port of the phone",1
"Unbeatable price!

I bought this battery charger for my treo 700p at an unbeatble price- under a dollar! Assumed it was so cheap because the treo and Tungsten phones it's made for are now long gone out of fashion. Hence I also wondered if the charger would be really any good. However, the two units I bought work just fine and seem of reasonably good quality. I'd gladly recommend the charger to anybody still using these old phones.",4
"Is as advertised

The cable is slightly shorter than stock, but perfectly fine. Only two gripes -- one is about the connector, and is only a slight gripe, at that -- the shape of it disallows for both the power plug and the cradle to be plugged into my Centro at the same time. Still charges when only the cradle is in though, but I doubt at as high a rate.Other problem (even slighter) is that the stock amperage is 1000mAh but this is only 800mAh (or is it 800 and 600?) either way, this means that it takes a /tad/ longer to charge than the stock. Darn.Another thing I like is that the plug actually ""pops"" in, instead of just kinda sliding in, like my stock cord does (It's second-hand, so this might be due to wear)Also, blue light on the plug. Nice touch.All in all, I like!",4
"It works!

I love my palm centro, and now have had 3 chargers. This one works just fine, and if you dont have the hearing of a dog, you will never notice the high pitch sound that this plug in makes when your phone is not attached or when it is fully charged.",3
"What's not to like?

Like I said, what's not to like with this fine little charger. I lost mine and the battery was getting low on my Tungsten. Just on price alone I'd order it and did. Arrived promptly with the standard shipping and I it works perfectly. Even looks like the original but it has one feature the original doesn't . . . a LED that shows operation.A couple of days ago I found the one I lost in the back of the glove box of my car. Now I have two but glad to have this one. Nice little unit. Best buy I've ever made on Amazon. Really.",4
"Great value!

I've been using this charger for my Sprint Centro 690 for the past 6 months after my Palm charger died. I had no problems so far and didn't find any charger cheaper than this model.",4
"Super cheap compaired to ATT replacement.

AT&T wanted about 30$ for this same charger. They love to price gouge instead of providing customer service for replacement parts. Great price here...again",3
"A Good Purchase

The travel charger that I purchased works very well. The fact that it is both 110V/220V compatible makes it very useful for me as I travel alot and in Europe everything is 220V. The cost of the product makes it more than worthwhile.",3
"What I was looking for!

Wanted something portable and cheap, so if I lost it I wouldn't be upset. This charger works great with my phone and I brought 2 more because of the price.",3
"Great Product

Great product, great shipping, great communication. Absolute asset to Amazon. Definitely buy anything this guy is selling",4
"AWESOME PRICE!!

I was out of town. I forgot my cellphone charger. I ordered this one and needed it FAST. I got it REALLY quick. It's exactly what I needed and ordered. Some people complained about it; I don't see why.The price was AWESOME! The shipping was adequate. And I got it shipped out to me the next day. I received it not long after.If you have a 650, get this. It was a good purchase. Like I said, for the price, I'd give it 6 stars if I could.",4
"Good product for the price

Purchased product as a replacement for my palm tungsten TX after an outlet in Italy shorted it out...received product as described. Input voltage range will work with either US or European household electrical outlets. My only complaint is that the male end that inserts into the Palm is a small amount wider that the one that comes with the Palm. This difference in width does not allow for the charger to be plugged in at the same time as the USB cable for hot sinking.",3
"Great price, great product.

This product charges my phone easy and fast. It was cheap in price, but well made. I will recomend this product to others.",4
"Perfect an fast

I got it in no time and it was the exact fit! I had long moved on from my palm treo but left some important information in my notepad on it an needed it but lost the charger, and when I ordered it I was taking a chance because of the model of phone. But they had it and I would order another if I ran into the situation again! Thanks !!!",4
"Inexpensive replacement charger

This is exactly what it purports to be - a wall outlet battery charger for the Palm Treo phone. It is same quality as charger that comes with the Treo, works identically, and is very inexpensive. Highly recommended as a replacement or back-up.",4
"Centro charger

The charger came about 4 days later. Reading other reviews I was concerned but it was packed securely and works well.",4
"Phone Charger

I got this as an extra charger for my phone, It works great! Charges fast and good. Original equipment quality.",4
"works well

what can i say about a charger? it works pretty well in my treo 650, was delivered on time and the price was amazing. i can undoubtedly recommend the product and the seller too.",4
"Fast Delivery.. low quality product

The product was delivered very fast but is a low quality product made in China. Gets a little heat up after a couple of hours of use. Other than all is great.",2
"LifeDrive Power Source

This item arrived very quickly, nicely packaged, and works like a charm...and for such a GREAT PRICE!! Highly Recommended!!!",4
"Great Product, Even Better Price!

The product works great, and the price of $1.49 was even better. Most of the same items listed were ranging from $19.99 to 39.99. This was the best deal that I've gotten on Amazon year to date. I would buy from this company again.",4
"Very positive experience

This one came about as fast as the one I paid for fast shipping. Works like a charm and very inexpensive.",4
"Perfect for the Price!

I give this items 5 stars because it is a great product for the price. Is it the highest quality charger you can buy? No . . but it's only two bucks! For two bucks this product is better then expected. Durable enough and functional. You could get a more solid feeling charger for $20 somewhere else, but this one would likely fit your needs as well. I bought two, one of the office and an extra for travel. They work great and save me the time of having to move my only charger back and forth. Worth it without a doubt.",4
"The Low Priced Charger that Could

I purchased this charge for my wife's Palm Centro. My wife was a bit skeptical about getting it because she has purchased low price items before an gotten burned.We are very pleased. The charger shipped as advertised, arrived in perfect condition, and has repeatedly charged up the phone as well or better than the original factory charger. We are very satisfied.",4
"Not best quality

I bought this over a year ago to bring into my office to plug in there. A few weeks ago I changed offices and went to unplug it and one of the prongs got stuck in the outlet! Cheap crap! Oh well - I'll just buy another one....",2
"satisfied

This product was as expected, very well priced, and shipping was ok. Could have used it a bit sooner but faster shipping costs was outrageous. Would definitely purchase from this seller again.",4
"Power Cords

Received quickly. Product works as good as the original. Price was good enough for me to order a couple of spares.",4
"Travel Cell Phone Battery Charger

I got it right before I had to take my trip and it worked just great.",3
"Phone Charger

Although, the product was compatible with my phone, and the cost for this product was a bargain I guess you get what you pay for, I had this for less than a month and after about 2.5 weeks of use the product no longer functions.For the price you pay, you can get a limited use of the product, a disposable kind of product...",1
"Palm Treo 700wx Charger

Was given a great almost new Palm 700wx to use as a PDA, but there was no charger for it. Order came quick and works as promised. Great price and quick delivery!",4
"Good enough for the price

I keep one of these at work. For the price, it's worth buying. I don't think they are particularly durable, but I've had no issues if I just leave it at work (I imagine if it were wound up & stuffed in my bag for travel, it might not last).",3
"Treo Wall Charger

This charger creates static on the AM radio when using the same electrical outlet circuit. I need to move the charger to a different outlet not on the same circuit. Inconvenient!!!",1
"great so far

looked a little ""cheap"" upon opening it but it works great and doesn't slip out like so many of these chargers can. Great buy.",4
"It works

I've a Treo 700P. What's to say? It Works. It is not as heavy duty as the original (which I still have in service) but I wanted another one as a backup.",3
"works great for me

I dont know why the other negative reviews. I bought four of them and I have had no problems using any of them for a couple of weeks now. I use them around the house and so does the rest of my family who has treo 680's. I have a centro. Yeah, the shipping costs $3.99 and the price of the charger is 1c, so for 4 bucks, where else are you going to get one? The cable connector fits snug and secure, but not too snug. I think its a great buy.",4
"Backup Charger

Thought the price was outstanding...they (the company) play the game like e-Bay. They get you on the shipping. The product runs hot when plugged in...I feel the item burning out soon. If you just need a backup unit go for it!",0
"Didn't Fit

They sent me a charger that didn't fit my Treo 650. Buyer beware.",0
"Worked for a while with low efficiency and then crashed!

This product is a proof of the saying ""You get what you pay for"". I have a Palm Tungsten E2 and I purchased this unit to charge my Tungsten. The charger worked ok for a while eventhough some of the times the battery indicator did not still show full after overnight charging. Eventually (today), the charger completely failed to charge the Tungsten. When it is hooked up to the PDA, the indicator does not even show that it is being charged. Also, the battery indicator does not progress at all!Overall, if you want a backup charger and/or a cheap charger that you are willing dispose in few months, go ahead, buy this thing.",0
"A Cheap Piece of Crap

I bought this to replace my original charger that came with my Palm Centro. This charger broke after just the second use. The prongs broke off into my phone and I had to use jewelry design pliers just to remove the piece that broke off. Since I didn't pay much for it, I didn't bother to return it. My husband picked me up a much better replacement charger for just a few bucks more. I recommend you shop around and get something worth your money.",0
"Do not purchase, broke after 4 days

The Palm Centro Battery Charger was shipped and received in a very short time. We were very happy about it since the phone was completely run down. However, after about 4 uses the charger STOPPED working. Do not buy this charger it is a piece of junk.",0
"Palm Treo wall charger.

This lightweight product works great with my palm Treo 650.And what a value on Amazon!",4
"Works great with my Treo650 GSM

It's much more compact than the one that originally came with my phone and has an 'on' indicator so that I wouldn't forget to unplug it. Not to mention the low price. What else can you ask for?",4
"Great little charger

This is not the first time I have purchased stuff from these people and I have not been dissapointed yet.",3
"best deal!!!!

had no problems from shipping to quality of product.it quickly charges my palm t/x and it was a bargain. palm website wanted $30 and i only paid $4 total!!! thanks",4
"Good

Works fine with my Sprint Centro, and cheap. Would prefer a charger w retractable prongs, but this does the trick for a spare charger at work.",3
"Exactly as described

Product exactly as described. Would have ranked 5 but 2 day shipping turned out to be a tad longer. If you order add 4 days to shipping quote, otherwise excellent seller.",3
"palm treo battery charger

i have been Amazon customer for 5 years and I am very happy with all the products that I purchased from this site and its vendors. I would recommend this site to all my friends.",4
"A good, inexpensive charger.

I needed a back-up charger, especially for traveling. This little number fit the bill perfectly, and was priced quite reasonably.",3
"Works for me

I need a charger for travel and my previous one had issues with the copper loops. When it finally lost all connection in my Treo, I started looking for a replacement. The prices ran the gamut but they all looked the same. I liked the price on this one and ordered it. Delivery was quick and the product works fine. I consider this a good purchase.",4
"Inexpensive but Great!

After having had a problem with another supplier, who refused to replace a defective travel charger, I was much pleased to receive this unit on time and with no problem.",4
"cost effective for sure

well. there's not much to say about it. it's basically free and it charges my phone. w00t",4
"Fine product

This is a fine, in expensive addition to my Treo. In addition to protecting it, it makes it easier to use.",4
"Good Product, Good Price

Product works as expected. Good Price. Shipped promptly. Only negative opinion is the cord is a bit short for my application, though I figured it would be...",4
"Very good product.

You can connect it at the USB conection of your computer or in the car.",4
"Brand New Palm Treo 650 Home / Wall/ Travel Ac Battery Charger

Incredible price, prompt delivery, unit works well and it's neat, small and compact. What more can I say??? Great buy!",4
"Jabra JX-10

Awesome headset for the size.I've used it for over a year now and the headset is good as new.The only negative is that the headset and your cellphone need to be on the same side otherwise there is a few cracking sounds once a while, not sure why.I've listened to music from my laptop on this blue tooth device (mono, not A2DP) from a wall apart and atlease more than 10feet away.The ear plug is a little big for small years to in-ear fitting.Definitely recommend to people who want an small and stylish bluetooth headset.",3
"Goodddd

Regular buyer for all my phones in family. Awesome product. Five * * * * * rating. Great leather, Great Polish, Great product. All is great about Covertec...",4
"the car charger destroyed my battery...

if i'd driven farther it might have kacked my entire phone.Cingular dealer said ""You MUST use Motorola brand - or it will fry the battery!"" You are thinking (as did i) he's just wanting to sell me a new battery that costs more than i paid for the phone! (Battery = $25+, phone $18 upgrade). Nope. He GAVE me a free new battery and asked me NOT to use the car charger.The mini USB was fine. I agree with the battery-giver - get the real thing. Besides motorola won't so much as take your CALL if you aren't ALL motorola down to your ""Hello Moto"" tighty whiteys! Word to the wisenheimer.",1
"Works great.

I have had these items for about 2 months and they both work great. I was hoping my mac would be able to recognize my phone as an external hard drive but it doesn't. It was still easier to type in the address book though. Car charger has been great.",4
"Great charging system. Long overdue.

This tip as well as the entire iGo system works perfectly for me. I use it to charge both of my phones, my Ipod and my Kindle. I wish the battery designers did a better job so we wouldn't be so dependent on these devices.",4
"Binaural vs. monaural sound

It's illegal to drive a car with earphones in both ears. This is why cellphone earsets are monaural (one ear). To make binaural (two ears) earphones for music that you can also use monaural on a cell phone, manufacturers have to do some tricks. Jabra's C220S is designed to have horrendous feedback if you try to use it binaurally with a microphone. Sennheiser's MM10 has an unique 4-conductor plug for use only with certain Motorola combo cellphones/MP3 players. The Plantronics MX100S has a simpler solution: two plugs. A standard 3.5mm stereo plug connects to any music player with a headphone jack; a standard 2.5mm plug connects to any standard cellphone. An in-line switch switches between the two. Simple, works perfectly. I use the MX100S with an anti-stuttering device that has both a 3.5mm headphones jack and a 2.5mm earset jack. I plug in both plugs and get binaural sound with the microphone. The microphone sound quality isn't as good as a boom microphone such as the MX150, but it's good enough. The earphones sound good. The rubber earclips hold the earphones in comfortably and securely, as good as the Jabra, and better than the Sennheiser. All in all, the MX100S works with no flaws, unlike the Jabra or the Sennheiser.",4
"Plantronics MX100s versus Jabra C-120

I wanted to hear my cell phone in both ears and I wanted to listen to music in both ears using my Treo 650. Well, I decided to go with the Plantronics MX100s because they are a well-known brand and I have used their other high-quality headsets for years.Sadly, I was disappointed by the MX100s, but let me be clear. The MX100s is well made and has excellent sound quality, and includes two plugs - one for your phone and one for your iPod or whatever MP3 player. It works well with both the Treo 650 and my iPods. It is ALMOST everything I expected from a Plantronics product, with one tiny but important (and not mentioned anywhere) feature. THE PHONE SOUND ONLY COMES OUT OF ONE EAR!!!! How stupid is that? What a sad thing that the only missing feature on an otherwise superior product is something you would take for granted on a dual earbud headset.Now I wish I had gotten the Jabra c-120's, although I would like someone to confirm that the phone sound comes out of both ears (duh!) Hello, Plantronics ... are you listening?",2
"Stereo doesn't work with Treo 700p

The whole point of getting stereo headset is to listen to music and audio books in stereo. I was very surprised to learn when I received this headset that for the Treo 700p there is no stereo. From the earlier poster who had the Treo 650, I thought the point was the phone calls wouldn't be in stereo which wasn't a big deal. I had called Plantronics to see if this would work with the new Treo and they had said yes so I bought it. But on the 700p nothing is in stereo.This headset is useless for a Treo 700p.",0
"pink case for palm treo 755/700wx

it was very cute in color and theory...too bad the clip(which was my main draw) was so flimsy that it broke in half the minute i tried to insert it onto the case...it was that cheap in quality..the clip and the metal for the clip to go onto...that screw came off too and i actually had to get a vise to try to screw that on.mind you that all this happened as soon as i opened the box and tried to put it together to use...pros-it was so cheap in price that i bought 2cons-it was so cheap in quality that it was not worth shipping back and better to just count as loss.my belief is that it would have been perfect if the swivel clip and screw that the clip goes on were just better constructed (eg.-plastic clip also broke in half when i tried to clip it back on the metal and also was so weak as a clip that it wouldn't stay on my belt loops).i am sorry that it didn't work for me and now my treo is all banged up on the corners from this case falling off my belt loop so many times...i don't use either one of the cases now and am looking for something else/another company.",0
"Aileens Opinion

Pretty little thing - but sometimes phone turns off in case -Good value for the money",2
"Thin Profile PLASTIC Clip

After so many fancy but WAY to cumbersome & THICK swivel clips, bought this to make a more comfortable fit. It's just a clean, simple black plastic clip. Will have to see how & IF it holds up. But after reading other reviews about the swivel clips for the leather case (and other clips) breaking with cheaply made spring hardware popping off etc, I bought this as a backup. After comparing this to the factory clip that came with the leather case, I switched to THIS basic clip to see how it goes. I prefer NO moving parts after some reviews I have read!",3
"Hard to Hook

I found this clip to be a little hard to get to hook onto my belt. They should have made the bend in the outer part a little more and the difference in length of the two parts a little more.",1
"This headset exceeded my expectations.

This product exceeded my expectations. It's always hard to tell how the final product will perform when you order on line but I followed the reviews and am extremely pleased. It wears well and the sound quality is excellent. For someone who used to go home with a crook in my neck at the end of the day I feel wonderful! Highly recommend.",4
"Plantronics Head set

I've used Plantronics products in the past and have never had any challenges or issues with them. I'm a phone salesman and the hands free help me in typing notes into a contact manager as I speak to customers. The quality of transmission is great and the tough constructed product is very good. I like the one that fits around my ear as opposed to the wire over my head. For people who spend a lot of time on the phone, this product makes too much sense.",4
"Owned for 1+ Years, 5 Stars

I have had this for a little over a year and use it M-F nearly 6 hours a day.It is very comfortable, has excellent range (over 100 feet, through 2-3 office walls), and the battery is holding strong (charged every night).I really can't come up with a con for this product, but it would be nice if there was an option for a peripheral ""On Call"" LED accessory. This way I others could see I was on the phone at a glance by placing the LED peripheral in the open, as oppsed to on the charging stand.",4
"Great product for a first-time head set user.

I've never used a headset before at work. I've had experience with a blue tooth, but that's a little different. The call volume at work increased and it became apparent that I needed a headset. I'm very happy with this product. It's not bulky. Doesn't mess up my hair, and i wear glasses as well, so it's eyewear friendly. I like this item quite a bit and would recommend to a friend. Great item, overall. I use it 5 days a week for 8 hours a day, so I it would have to be comfy. :)",4
"Hearing You Clearly

I bought two of these for our office staff to try and so far the reviews are ""When do we get our own"". They can hear the clients much clearer as well as they love how comfortable and easy they are to use. The don't miss the cords at all on the old ones and love the design. Plantronics has always been a great product for us. I am ordering more for the whole staff. The only con I have for it is the handset cord is a little tough to hook us-needs a better design here. But once it is hooked up, you are all set and should not have to worry about it again.",3
"Almost Perfect

I love my headset. I really do. I am construction estimator, and I am running purchasing on an out-of-town project. I have many many many many lengthy conversations with subcontractors to discuss bids and scopes of work and I move around my office to look at plans. My chin had broken out from holding the phone to my face for so long! My neck ached every day. My employer had no trouble approving my request, and with Amazon Prime it arrived two days later!So for a mere $180 or so, we've avoided that workers comp claim! I am free to move about the office, even run to the copier without missing a beat.I downgraded a star for the fit and the trouble it took to change the ear-tip. It takes a while to get the hang of getting it on the ear in time to answer the phone (I don't wear it when I am not on a call.) Then with the original ear-tip, it would fall off. So I replaced it. I kept trying to remove the tip and I am certain I was following the diagram, but it wouldn't come off. You have to turn it 1/4 turn past the stop and then remove it (thanks IT guy!) I put the big sticky plastic one on there, and now it stays in my ear pretty well.It comes with a packet of ear-tips, one of each kind at least and more. So don't purchase more unless you share with people. Recommend that you check with your IT or communications folks to make sure this is compatible with your phone prior to ordering.Also, turn it off when you take it off, the battery lasts most of the day, but not if you leave it on.",3
"Plantronics CS70N - Not Good

really let down by Plantronics - battery life is terrible - ear-piece is uncomfortable - I would not recommend this unit.",0
"Great wireless option

I've been using this daily for the past 6 months and it's been awesome. VERY comfortable and hearing quality is great. The only issue I have it that the boom has to be close to my mouth or my clients have a hard time hearing me.Other than that, it's awesome!",4
"Excellent style and function

I had used an older model plantronics headset in my office for the past 15 years. It held up very well. The sound was wonderful and it was very durable. It was still working, but I wanted to go to a wireless device. I decided to go back to plantronics because I had loved the older one so much. I was not disappointed! It looks very stylish and the sound and comfort is great. The only thing I would really mention is that you must keep it plugged in all the time. If you unplug it whenever you are away from the office, the battery continues to run down. I experienced this the first time I used it. After that I have had no problems with the battery lasting me the whole day. I do however put it back in the charge cradle while on my lunch hour. I would recommend this phone to anyone looking for quality sound and comfort.",3
"Comfort and Convenience

I answer a lot of calls when working at my computer, and often I need to be online while I talk. Trying to cradle a phone while typing on the keyboard is not much fun, and using an earpiece, portable phone, w/ belt clip is not much better.This product solves the problem and allows me to even walk around and answer calls. The quality is typical Plantronics ... excellent. The range is also good. I can walk down for a cup of coffee, take a stretch break, or just about anything close to my desk, and never lose a connection.I've tried various other headpieces over the years but I keep returning to Plantronics. I always get the best performance and quality from them.",4
"Best for businessTh

This was the best buy in my life though I had to modify it slitly to work with my phone it's operation is flawless. The sound quality is better than the handset and the range is off the hook. As a independent Computer Consultant is important for me to have both hands free this fits that bill very nicely, it allows me to be more productive and give a professional service to my customers... I love this product!!!!Just a qick update, I've been using this headset everyday for the last 2 years and it's still going strong, its been a life saver with business allowing me to multitask while working. It is expensive but I've already had my money's worth from it. Great value for the money",4
"-EXCELLENT PRODUCT - A MUST FOR ANY BODY IN SALES OR SERVICE, May 15, 2008

This review is from: Plantronics CS70/HL10 DECT 6.0 Bundle Wireless Headset System with Lifter (Electronics)I am in sales and am on the phone constantly either selling or servicing clients with their files in front of me and needing both hands free. I have three lines with three separate wireless phones and three separate wired headsets that would last about 4-6 months. Finally I had enough! I started looking for ONE HEADSET THAT WAS WIRELESS to service all three lines. After many many many hours of searching and reading reviews I ended of with CS70/HL10 DECT 6.0 BUNDLE SYSTEM. I LOVE IT! THIS HAS SOLVE ALL MY PROBLEMS. I will only address the negative reviews. #1 The range: BETTER than my previous setup by 20ft(this almost kept me from buying this)NOT A PROBLEM! #2 the earpiece: VERY comfortable after(forget I even have it on sometimes) #3 The charging cradle: this is sensitive to get it just right but not a problem.There are a few different volume adjustments (on the base and headset) that has taken a little while to hone in, but I liked those options. I have had the CS7O/HL10 DECT 6.0 BUNDLE SYSTEM WITH LIFTER for 1YR(as of 5/2009)and I RECOMMEND THIS HEADSET FOR A SMALL OFFICE AND DON'T BE CHEAP GET THE LIFTER it will just make your life easier.P.S. UPDATE AS OF 6/20/2009 WELL IT FINALLY HAPPEN THE SMALL PLASTIC PIECE THAT HOLDS THE HEADSET IN THE CHARGING CRADLE BROKE AND NOW IT IS HARD TO KEEP IT CHARGING( A PAIN IN THE R---).IT IS A SHAME ABOUT THE CHARGING CRADLE HAVING A POOR DESIGN WHICH DEPENDS ON SUCH A SMALL CHEAP PIECE OF PLASTIC!P.S.S. UPDATE AS OF 8/12/2012 HAD TO REPLACE UNIT BECAUSE OF BATTERY LAST SUMMER 6/18/2011. CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS GREAT! SENT OUT NEW UNIT FAST WHICH WAS BETTER THAN ORIGINAL AS FAR AS CHARGING CRADLE PROMBLEM. STILL WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HEAD SET.",3
"Fit can be tricky

All in all I am happy with the product. The over-the-ear part of the headset is very flexible, which means you will need to match up the in-ear tip well otherwise the headset is very loose and can fall off. Sound quality is great.",3
"PLANTRONICS OLCS70N 6.0

I REALLY LIKE THE HEADSET. IT IS VERY CLEAR. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT I CANNOT USE THE LIFTER WITH THE TELEPHONE THAT WE HAVE. MY IT GUY IS LOOKING INTO A WAY THAT WE CAN HOOK UP THE LIFTER.",4
"Excellent for extra long calls!

Both my boss and our division president LOVE this headset. We normally use the Plantronics CS55 model, but these two are often on calls lasting 2+ hours and with the gel like insert their ears to not hurt even after back-to-back calls for hours.",4
"Great Headset

This Plantronics headset replaced another over-the-head style cordless set. This one takes a little getting used to but overall, it's great. Exceptional clarity in and out and has good range even in less than perfect settings. If you spend a lot of time on the phone, you should seriously consider this unit.",4
"Nice headset

I'm not one for the 5 paragraph review... Great headset, works well, has great range, and was easy to hook up. The multiple earbud choices included in the package were super nice, as I was able to set it up for my best comfort. Given the choice I would buy again.My only complaint would be it picks up some wind noise from the fan on my desk. No big deal.",4
"Freedom

I bought this several months ago, and think it's the best headset I have. I have a couple of generations in the office, including one that has a USB device for my voice recognition software. This picture headset is my favorite.",4
"Plantronics CS70N - Wireless Headset - Disappointed

wow - maybe it's just me. I have been using the CS70N for about six months - daily, I get customers complaining that they don't hear me, or that they are loosing me when I walk into the warehouse. I can make it about twenty (20) feet from my desk before this happens. My original headset, the plantronics CS50 was awesome - I used it for over five years and never had a problem- I could walk all the way to behind the back of our building (about 120 feet)and never loose a call. When I first received the CS70N, I was getting the complaints and I thought it was defective, so I sent it back and got a new replacement - Did not solve my problem. I wish I could say it worked great, like many of the other reviews, but for me, it is a huge disappointment. We also have someone using the CS351N, and having no problems with it, so I guess I will be buying another one of those to replace CS70N",0
"Great So Far...

I've been using the headset for two days now and I really like it. The sound quality is very good and most of the callers on the other end say it sounds excellent, even better than the handset on my phone. A few callers have said they hear an echo on their end, but I don't know what to do about that.I bought this headset because I have neck problems, and now I no longer have to hold the phone in my neck while I type. Problem solved. I just have to get used to not picking up the handset.I've never worn an earpiece of any kind, so putting it on is a little awkward, but once it is on it is very comfortable.My phone has a built in headset feature so I didn't need the optional lifter. I press the button on the earpiece to answer a call or get a dial tone. I can answer the phone from anywhere in the office as long as I know my phone is ringing.",4
"2012 Review

I've been using this device for over a year now. My desktop phone is an old 3Com Business Set 3102. The range of the wireless headset is pretty good. I have tested the range to go over 4 meters, even through a thin wall. The headset takes a good charge. You will get a beeping sound, when the charge is low. You will hear this beeping, when you're using the headset. I'm not rating this device 5 stars, only because we have a couple that died on us, after about two years of use. Warranty from Plantronics is only one year. Also, sometimes the headset won't charge, because it's not placed on the dock properly. So the dock is not designed very well.",3
"Nice headset, while it works

Please read this before you buy!! I purchased one of these headsets 14 months ago for my boss and keep in mind it requires accessories if you want it to work properly. First off, unless you want to run to the phone to lift the handset and hang up every time you get a call you will need to add on a $40 handset lifter designed for your phone. We ended up getting a new phone system during this time and unfortunately the lifter wasn't compatible so we had to buy another one for another $40. It comes with a one year warranty and I found out they will NOT budge on that. 2 months out of warranty the headset started to 'buzz' contstantly. I tried contacting customer service and that was no easy task, so in the meantime I ended up ordering another brand new headset. The new headset would 'work' its way out of the charging cradle and stop charging so we sent it back and got another new one and so far it works fine. Finally Plantronics got back to me and basically said 'tough luck, your out of warranty' they gave me the option of paying shipping for them to look at it, but the most cost effective thing would be to just order a new one. I was not impressed at all. I guarantee in 14 months when this new headset stops working I will not buy another Plantronics to replace it, or purchase any Plantronics device again.",1
"On my 3rd one.

The first one worked for 4 months. Contacted customer service who were very nice, recieved a second one which after fully charging and was refurbished....would only last for 50min. Obviously the refurbished one went back due to the fact that the battery would not last. Third one is on its way. I am not sure what happened to the Plantronics quality but their refurbish QA is not testing the capabilities of the unit before shipping.",0
"Love it

I have had mine for over two years, it has been excellent. It has finally wore out and I am ordering aonther one!",4
"Great!

Great product! I am happy that I can now walk around my office, as well as out of my office, and still have great call clarity. The multiple ear pieces are great and it sits comfortably on my ear without having a full headset go around my head.",4
"Ear piece

It's ok. I don't really have anything to compare it to but here are some things I noticed:1. The range isn't that far (if you are just sitting at your desk but need cordless, it's probably fine - but I'm up walking around the office)2. It doesn't alert you when the phone rings.3. The good thing is that it is light weight and I don't feel it.",2
"well worth the money

I have upgraded this product at office and find it quite good. The range is not that great, but the sound quality is great. test this for distance if you need that as an important attribute to this wireless headset",3
"Excellent Head set

Absolutely the best office headset out there! Sound quality is amazing. Headset is light weight. Doesn't hurt your ear or mess up your hair. I can be selling people from out in my car with no sound break up at all! Battery lasts me all day long! I recommend this product 100%",4
"Great Headset

Headset is easy to use, very comfortable and very clear. This headset was very easy to setup and configure. Plantronics has a 800 number a user can call to assist in configuring the headset for optimal performance. Great!",4
"Top notch performance with very long range, but awkward base unit

I've used this headset every day for the past two weeks and have yet to be disappointed. I surveyed many units (mostly Plantronics), so the technologies of the various models got confused in my head. I thought the CS70N used Bluetooth, but I think it's a more ""old school"" radio as used in cordless phones. The downside is that the CS70N won't work with my BT cellphone. The very good upside is that the audio signal quality is excellent, and the range is far better than the otherwise excellent Plantronics BT headset I already had for my cellphone. The CS70N headset is somewhat larger than my BT model, but it's very comfortable even after several hours of continuous use. I often ask callers if I sound OK on the phone and the response is always a very positive ""yes."" And so far, battery life has not been a problem at all.One caution: I didn't originally order the headset lifter, thinking I didn't need it. Wrong. Aside from the convenience, the lifter makes sure that the desk phone receiver is properly hung up at the end of a call. I was used to my BT headset automatically ending a cellphone call. The CS70N can't ""hang up"" a desk phone without the lifter that attaches to the regular phone receiver. So when I forgot to replace the receiver, the call remained connected even though the headset was disabled. This prevented new incoming calls until I noticed my error. After doing this several times I ordered the headset lifter (which works as expected).Nov 12 2011: another caution: the socket that holds the earpiece for charging is poorly located and designed. The earpiece must be firmly inserted into the socket to make electrical contact---just a slight error causes the earpiece battery to remain uncharged. Proper insertion requires two hands to 1) hold the base unit and 2) firmly seat the earpiece. Also, the yellow charging indicator is positioned behind the seated earpiece. The indicator can't be easily seen, making it easy to not notice that the earpiece isn't charging.Aside from the minor problems mentioned above, if you want a reliable and comfortable wireless headset, the CS70N is well worth considering.",3
"not comfortable at all

i could not wear this for any extended amount of time. exchanged it for an over the head wireless version.",0
"How to make it more comfortable...

This is the best headset available for business! You can make it more comfortable... Take the clear tips that come with the headset and remove the clear rubber and place the Monster SuperTips over the ""mount"" of the tip. This is MUCH more comfortable!!! The Monster SuperTip Starter Pack is well worth the $17. You can try the foam or gel tips. I have modified both of my Plantronics 510 bluetooth headsets and my Plantronics PLCS70N headset at the office this way.Search Amazon for ""Monster Supertips""",4
"plantronics

I have used these in the past, however this one was repackaged and not new. I expect more from Amazon, however I am sure this is beyond their control",2
"Poor Perfomance Even Worse Amazon Customer Service

The product just would not ever work without sounding like you were in a tin can.The echo was terrible. I went through the set-up procedures and sequences over 5 times on every combination of settings you could try. I even bought a new phone to see if the phone was the problem.The only thing worse than the product was the customer service from Amazon. I will think very hard before I buy anything from Amazon again.",1
"Really good clarity and comfortable to wear

Just received it this morning and feel strongly that I should write something about it. This is a really nice wireless headset. Setup in 5 minutes. Spend a little more time on 6 different ear pieces comes with it and decided on one with silicon gel that fits really good. The sound quality is decent and is comfortable to wear. It is also lightweight and I can barely felt it. Replacing the ear piece caused me to break one small cushion piece around the connector, but it can be avoided. Don't think it is a quality issue. The headset can be used for either right or left ear. Overall I am very happy about the purchase.",4
"poor performance Expensive headset for poor audio

I am on phone all day people cannot hear you with this headset, reverting to picking up the wired handset, very poor audio and the mouthpiece is extremely difficult to get by mouth to pick up your voice. Not so comfortable on ear. Prior model v good.",0
"Excellent wireless handset

I purchased 2 of these wireless handsets for my staff after using one for a year. The sound quality is excellent for both ends. The headset is, despite it's larger size, surprizingly lightweight and unobtrusive. The range and battery life are excellent as well. I have used it up to 40 feet away from the base station with little to no interference. The headset comes with several earbud covers and the mic can be rotated and swiveled. The mic's length cannot be adjusted, but that is a minor complaint. The headset includes controls for adjusting call volume as well as a button for answering calls.My staff (an IT department) loves these units and uses them daily. I have a total of 4 of them in my department and have had no interference or interoperability issues. I plan on purchasing more in the future.Originally the price for these units was pretty high (above $250). The price on these units is very reasonable now and completely worth it.We use an Allworx VOIP phone system and these units integrate with the handsets (9212 and 9224) seamlessly, the additional handset lifter is not required for these handsets.",4
"Do Not BUY! Design Flaw!

I loved this headset until ...Great earpiece, great sound quality, comfortable...then it fails after the warranty. I have about 5 of the CS70 and about another 6 of the similarly designed Bluetooth version in my company. The problem is the design flaw with the base. If you look at the cradle where the earpiece sits, there is a little ""retaining clip"" that hold the earpiece locked in so the contacts are touching at the bottom to charge. That ""clip"" will break or lose its tension (usually just after the warranty period) and the earpiece cannot charge. We have people using rubber bands to keep the earpiece in place while charging overnight. I have talked to Plantronics and they will exchange it for $95 since it's out of warranty. Yes, I was shocked when the first user reported the breaking clip to me, then another and another... It is a design flaw. That piece of plstic does not have the elasticity or strength to bounce back after a year of usage. Just a warning...",0
"DOES ANYONE MAKE A DECENT HEADSET????

This is the biggest piece of crap I've ever purchased. The headset broke literally the day after my warranty expired. Needless to say the folks at plantronics were less than helpful. I've managed to tape it back together, but after 2 years everything is broken. The lifter stopped working after about 18 months, and the stand just kicked the bucket a few weeks ago. I expected more out of a bundle I paid $230 for.Unfortunately Plantronics seems to have a good monopoly on the market and it looks like I may have to give in and buy another one.",0
"Poor sound quality

I got the headset a week ago and the sound quality is just not as advertised. Clients complain that I'm too distant and the volume is low. It also suffers from some distortions but that's not as big of an issue. There may be some adjustments that can help me but I have not figured those out yet.",0
"Good Product considering the alternative

I bought this product after having a wired Plantronics headset for about a year. I love the wireless feature, especially when combined with the Handset Lifter. The only complaint I have is the sound quality. Even after calibrating it and calling the set-up number, I can still hear my own voice in the ear piece and there are a variety of cracks and pops when making a call. This could be my telephone (Starplus STS) but it wasn't problem with the last headset. All in all a very good product.",3
"these work great

have bought 8 of these for use at work. they are very reliable have awesome range and the ear pieces come in different sizes both the gel type and foam so you can get a fit that works best for you. as of late i have only had to replace ear pieces.",4
"In/Outbound sound quality great, range not so much

I purchased this for my home office and use it for conference calls about 8 hours a day and performs great. BUT (always one of those) it states a 300 ft range but that's clear sight line of the base unit so how many offices or homes have a 300ft clear sight line? Once you pass one wall (drywall with wood 2x4's not metal) the sound is OK but once you duck behind a second drywall ~25-30ft away you are out of range. The tech helpline has been great (thanks Jan) very helpful, professional, and knowledgeable! She suggested an exchange for the CS50 900mhz since it would provide longer range but a DECT 6 provides better security so I'm holding on to my CS70N. Summary; great product but remember 300ft range is direct sight line of the base. Oh and the headset is very comfortable.",3
"Plantronics CS70N

We have always purchased Plantronics headsets and this one is by far the best one. Having the longer mic really cuts back on almost all feedback. This is being used in a busy Doctors office and can get pretty noisy at times. The patient never hears much feedback and we can hear the patient well. The product came in the early and was packaged well.",4
"Good Luck Replacing the battery

This is a pretty good headset and I've been using it for 3.5 years without any major issues. I'd recommend it. However, the talk-time was slipping between charges to the point where I had to replace the battery. You can get to the battery, but to replace it I literally had to use a soldering iron. This is less than ideal and not something a lot of people know how to do (and I'm no soldering expert). Plantronics really could have done a better job on that aspect.",3
"Good sound quality.

I use this with a regular land line phone. You plug it in as directed on the instructions. To use it you lift the handset and push a button on the earpiece to turn the earpiece on. The sound quality is very good. Microphone seems good, nobody has complained they cannot hear me. Volume is adjustable. There is really no detectable interference. There is no head attachment so you must use this over the ear. That would have been nice. Sometimes in a hurry it is tricky to get it situated on your ear correctly.",3
"works well

I use this everyday for work. It allows me to move from room to room and still stay connect to my phone. It is easy to install and can answer any call with one button.",3
"Plantronics Headset

Product came on time and works great. Haven't had any issues with it. Plantronics customer service is also fantastic. There is never an issue if I have to call.",4
"It's OK

The thing is smooth and I semi like it. One huge issue is that the audio clarity is poor! Otherwise reception over the length of my office is good.",2
"WIRELESS HEADSET

ONE OF THE MOST COMFORTABLE HEADSETS AROUND. THE VOICE CLARITY AND AUDIO IS GREAT. MOST PEOPLE DON'T REALISE THAT I AM WIRELESS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY CSR THAT IS ON CALLS FOR A LENGHT OF TIME.",4
"Awesome product!

Over the years I have tried so many different brands of headsets and none of them worked like a Plantronics. It feels very comfortable, the audio is great and the set up is a piece of cake! I highly recommend this headset.",4
"Poor range!! Updated 10/11/12!

I purchased this for the office. I maybe have a 100' range before the headset cuts out. Most salesmen in my office use Jabra headsets and they easily get 3 times the range I get. Buy the Jabra!!10/11/12 A couple of coworkers purchased new models from Plantronics and they also get good range. So I'm still in warranty and called customer support again. They said I should have the same range so they sent me a new unit. STILL TERRIBLE! I THINK THIS ONE IS WORSE! CALLED AGAIN AND EXPRESSED HOW DISAPPOINTED I WAS IN THIS MODEL AND EVEN OFFERED TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE TO UPGRADE. THEY SAID SORRY CAN'T HELP YOU, BUT WE'LL SEND YOU ANOTHER PIECE OF CRAP IF YOU WANT! I TOLD HIM I WOULD PROBABLY HAVE TO TAKE MY BUSINESS ELSEWHERE AND HE DIDN'T SEEM TO MIND. I'M A PART OWNER IN A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY WITH 30+ OFFICE EMPLOYEES. NOT A GOOD EFFORT BY CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!",0
"Use this at my job

I use this product at my job and i have not yet been diappointed from it. i would recommend this product.",3
"Clear voice, ok fit

I just upgraded to this unit at work. I am on conference calls for up to 6 hours a day and I need a headset to free my hands for typing and my neck from having to go to the chiropractor. I previously used a blu-tooth model that did not have good sound. People were always asking me to speak up. Then if I turned it up a notch, it shrieked.This new DECT 6.0 gives wonderful sound quality. It is as good or better than the quality from the handset. The wireless capability makes this even more convenient.My only complaint is that this unit is a bit bigger on the part that goes behind the ear than other units I have owned. It makes for a difficult fit. I never have a feeling of being able to ignore that it is there.Pros:o sound qualityo wireless capacity / distanceo easy to find accessories - this is a well known brandCons:o how it fits on the earOverall - I recommend this unit for the sound quality, which is the best of any unit I have owned. If the fit were a bit better, it would get the full 5 stars.",3
"USB Data Cable with Handset Manager Software for Samsung

Item was as advertised and the delivery timely. Wold order from this seller again",4
"DID NOT WORK

I INSTALED SOFT WEAR AND IT DID NOT WORK. THEN I CALLED THE TECH IN CALIFORNIA AND WE SPENT ONE AN A HALF HOUR ON THE PHONE AS WELL ASHE TOOK OVER MY COMPUTER AN NEVER COULD MAKE IT WORK. I RETURNED THE ITEMAND HAVE NOT YET SEEN MY CREDIT GOOD LUCK WITH THIS ONE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THIS IF IT WOULD WORK THE WAY THEY SAY IT SHOULD BUT IT DID NOTJV",0
"Good working cradle

The product works well to our lifestyle, Easy to assemble. Would recommend the this product to anyone.",3
"The cradle worked for about two weeks then quit.

The cradle worked for about two weeks then quit. Also, the product pictured was not the product that was delivered. It was functionally the same, but not the same as pictured in the ad. Being sent a slightly different product worked okay for me. Being sent a product that didn't work was not even slightly okay with me. I plan to shop for a Pa1m brand cradle next... ...at Amazon, of course.HAL",0
"not quite what I expected, but OK

I received a cradle which has USB and AC power connectors, a ""cigarette lighter"" type charger, and an AC charger (in addition to the cradle).The item I received had an ""Osmon"" logo, not the ""Insten"" pictured. The cradle does not have a hot-sync button on it, so I need to open the hot-sync application on my Treo.Another reviewer had said that you could use this unit to charge a spare battery. The cradle I received did not have a spare battery charger. I contacted the seller and they sent me cradle that would charge a Treo 680 battery. That was nice of them, but I wouldn't count on it. If you want to be able to charge a spare battery, find a unit for your specific model that has that feature.",2
"chargers

well i only recieved 2 out of 3 of the chargers. tried to contact they said they sent the other charger out never recieved it.the base charger and travel charger i recieved worked good but was upset they dident send the home charger",2
"Gets the job done.

The best I can say about this is that it gets the job done. There is not much to it. When I first got it, I put my Treo on and it synced up fine. However, that one time was apparently enough to pop the plug out of the base. So, you couldn't plug it in anymore because the plug pushes down into the base. I opened it up and super-glued the thing back together. Now it works fine.So, if you want to save some money, and you have a tiny screwdriver and super-glue handy, then this item will get the job done. Otherwise, you might as well buy the one from Palm. My father owns it, and its great quality at a higher price.",1
"Does the job, but wears out

Upon delivery, it was the greatest thing since sliced bread, but the connectors fail after a short while. This is due to the design flaw that tries to adapt one single design to many different socket designs.",1
"Recharge Treo Everywhere

With this kit you can charge your Treo, charge an extra battery, and synchronize your Treo from the cradle concurrently. With the included separate travel charger, you can charge the Treo in your car, or on the road at a hotel/motel or your summer cabin (it has Ready Kilowatt, not so?). This makes this kit worth many times its cost. The only thing I've also done is to get the travel charger and synch cable combination so that I can synch my Treo while I'm on the road. With a small inverter that I have anyway for the car, I can synch and recharge on the road! It's well worth the cost and small effort to use this product.",3
"good idea, not for all phones

If you intend to use this on a motorola v323, I would say pass up this product. Because the battery door on the back of this phone is of a poor design, the krusell kit makes it worse. I have had the battery door unlatch and my phone fall to the ground countless times while wearing this belt clip.Another problem is when using the swivel clip, it likes to squeak as you walk. I don't like excess noise when I walk. I find it annoying. Lately it hasn't been doing it, so maybe it's just a break -in period thing.I purchased this with the intention of using it with the carholdic kit. I have yet to find a suitable place to mount the car piece, but I think it is still a good idea. Multidapt system in general is very nice.",2
"Krussel means Quality

I became a fan of Krussel cases when I had my Razr and went through a few cases before I read about the Krussel case for the Razr online. It fit better than any other I tried, and looks good too.I bought my Q a the local Verizon store and bought a case they had in the store, thinking it was the best available. I used it for two days before I started looking for something better. The case I bought from Verizon was simply a pouch, you had to take the phone out of the case to use it.I checked on Amazon and saw that Krussel made a case for the Q. I didn't need to read further, I bought it and haven't regretted it. It uses all the standard Krussel adaptors to swap out the type of clip on the back you want (Small, large, swivel, belt hook, etc).It even uses the ones I bought with my Razr's case!!! That was a shock in the present day of every new phone needs new plugs and adaptors so your old stuff is useless with the new phone.The case is snug and holds the phone well. I bought the extended life battery and can still use the case. I didn't think it would slide in there, but it did after a little patience. It isn't as smooth a fit as with the standard battery (The area over the earphone doesn't line up perfectly if the extended battery is installed) but I see no loss of use while using the case.It also works well to prevent the normal shocks from damaging or scratching the phone, since it covers the unit all the time. To me, the Q is a bit slippery, and the quality leather case adds a better feel for gripping the phone.",4
"More like Unidapt

I hated it! It didn't even begin to fit my Moto Q and that was with a regular battery; a total waste of my money.",1
"Great design but be careful when first using it with an Extended Battery

I really like this case. I get many compliments on it!Only concern is that when I inserted the Q in it (with an Extended Battery) it tore the stitching on the front. So be gentle!!! Not the end of the world and the case continues to be very usable.Within a day, the case leather formed more appropriately around the battery and I have not had any problems with removing the Q from the case and putting it back.I might suggest the elimination of the plastic over the screen or change it to non-glare. Either way, this is still a great case!",3
"Wished I'd Read The Reviews

I have a Krusell case for my Nokia 6620 & its great! But for the Q, I couldn't believe they left the screen unprotected. This was money wasted.",0
"Not bad, but not perfect

My goal with this case was to protect my Moto Q and to get it out of my pocket. Having it bounce around with loose change is not a good thing. The Q fits VERY, VERY, snug inside the case. This is only a negative if you plan to take the Q out (such as for use with a desktop charging station). I do not, so I consider this a plus. There is no clip to hold the Q in the case, but one is not necessary due to the tight fit. I have had mine for a month and it has shown no signs of loosening up. Note: If you think that you can sneak an extended battery and cover into the case forget it. You need to look at another case if that is what you want.Pros: The case does offer some protection. I have dropped the Q on the pavement (not recommended) and it landed on the edge of the case. It did a good job of softening the fall and preventing scratches. The case wraps around the Q very well. I thought that I might see some pull away from the sides, just below the screen, but I don't. It is very good in this regard.Cons: The clip is not built strong enough. First there is a little plastic ""peg"" under the spring that latches the knob on the case to the receiver clip and keeps it secure. Mine kept misaligned and prevented the case from latching onto the belt receiver clip. Very frustrating. You could take a small screew driver, or knife and get it back into place easily, but you should not have to do that. Second my clip broke in the first month. Granted it did get hit, but a phone clipped to your hip is going to get bumped. If you get one, order an extra clip or two.The second con is no screen protector. I did buy this knowing that it did not have one, but I regret the decision. Since the Q is not a flip device, the screen is exposed continously. It will get scratched. If you get the case, get some screen protectors as wellThe bottom line is that I am still using the case, but I will most likely switch when I get some time.",2
"great packaging poor clip

Well My Motorola Q already has a cracked screen but it is not this cases fault-it happened 2 weeks after I purchaced Q but before I put case ""on""But after I tried to get case on as best I could I found It doesnt fit well with extended battery and is difficult for others to hear me talk. Also clip doesnt work well and doesnt keep phone in any one position and the phone can actually twirl easily on clip. It is made of good quality black leather but I have gone back to the original clip that came with the Q despite the cracked screen.",1
"Steer clear of this product

If you're looking for a case to protect your Motorola Q look elsewhere. This is just a holster. There is no screen protector. The case fits nice and snug. As a matter of fact it was so tight that it was really hard to take it out of the case. The case left a black/maroon tint on the my moto Q. I am assuming that it was the color on the backside of the leather coming off while putting it in and taking it out. so if all you want is a holster with a belt clip by all means get this. If you want to get something that will protect the device and screen, this is not it. I am returning mine to amazon.",0
"MOTOROLA HS850 BLUETOOTH HEADSET

I was very disapointed in this product. The blue light blinks brightly most of the time and according to Motorola it can not be shut off, how about sending us a sticker to cover it up? The volume isn't loud enough, not as loud as their older models. The noise cancelling works better but not that much better. I am not happy with this product and Motorola was less than helpful when I contacted them.",1
"not happy at all

This headset has a rubber ridge that creates a bit of a cup for your ear. After a few minutes, I found this extremely uncomfortable. I would not recommend this headset to anyone.",0
"Something's changed ~ doesn't work as well as before

I had this headset before and had lost it, so I had to purchase a replacement. Got it in time. Easy transaction, quick delivery by seller. But I'm not happy with this product because the sound quality and the reception and just overall performance isn't the same as the original one I purchased a few years back. With this unit ppl I'm talking to can hear background noise, so they can't hear me as well, and it's harder for me to hear them too, whereas my older one was crystal clear. I hardly use it and resort to a wired earpiece or put use my speakerphone, because the qulaity on this bluetooth headset is so poor. Has the quality of manufacturing diminished, or is it a counterfeit piece, or is it just an old product that's been sitting in a warehouse forever and the unit's deteriorated??? Don't know. Plus I was really surprised the product didn't come in a box. I rec'd it in a plastic ziplock baggie.",2
"HS850 Bluetooth

Easy to set up! Pairs with my Motorola L7 no problem. Love that it closes to turn off and save the battery. Earlier Motorola bluetooths used the mini USB connector to charge, so you can not use your spare UBS cables for this one. Sound and clarity good and very light on your ear. Great price!",3
"HS-850 Bluetooth Headset

I have a couple different headsets. My advice is to ensure that you are purchasing brand new, original Motorola products. The easiest way to do that is to find ones in original Motorola retail packaging. They may cost a little more, but I still found an HS-850 for $35. If you ask me, it's worth the risk because if you get one that's refurbished or a knock-off, it probably won't last. I had one that quit working after a week for no reason. I am, however, very happy with the one I bought in retail packaging, which I am still using.",3
"Good but not perfect

The only thing that I can add to the the reviews already posted on this device is my own experiences - we ordered 2 of the 'bulk packaged' bundles which include the headset and the charger.Positives:- No earbud going into the ear - this is a BIG positive because I can't stand those and, apparently they are not good for you.- Quick charging.- Easy to pair - in my case with a Razr and a Blackberry.- Easy to turn on/off, by simply folding/unfolding the microphone boom.- Pretty good instructions.Negatives:- My wife complains that the sound quality is not always perfect.- Being as small as it is, perhaps some carrying pouch should have been included.- The charging interface is not a mini-USB but some weird, proprietary plug.- If there is a way to attach this to the left ear, I am not aware of it.At this time, my wife decided to keep hers but she will give the second one to her girlfriend as a birthday present :)",3
"Lasted under a year before battery died ..

Daily use and near daily charging. But did not last long. Sound quality was average for the price and size of unit.",2
"cost effective and useful

I had used the black and blue versions of this headset for over an year. It was very good and the voice was clear. would have liked it better if it had a mute button as well.",3
"Very good piece

This is my second model 850. It's a decent product, and performs well. I wish there was more metal in it, to make it hold up to being tossed in pockets and in briefcases, etc. So I work hard to protect it. But it works well and the battery lasts as long as my phone does, so no complaints.",3
"As Good as it Needs to Be

There are lighter bluetooth headsets on the market, but most of them are more expensive, less comfortable, and easier to lose than to use. I've tried the earlier Motorola, the S9 ROKR, a Jabra and one of the ""wire hook with tiny peg for the ear"" models, and this one is my favorite. Is it bigger than most bluetooth headsets? Yes, but still tiny enough to conceal in the palm of your hand. It it heavier than newer sets? Not by very much.What puts the HS850 ahead of the others I've tried is this: it's comfortable. There's something about the ear hook's texture that is exactly what the human ear needs. It has a hard plastic arch along the outer edge to hold it steady, and the soft arm feels almost exactly like the cartilage your ear is made from. It's perfect in that it holds fairly tight but doesn't make your skin heat up and throb after an hour with it on. Buttons for volume are easy to access and powering the unit on is as simple as flipping open the mic arm...this also means it's harder to accidentally leave turned on, or to forget to turn the unit off.Battery life is fairly strong in that you can talk steadily for two hours and still have time left over for a phone call or two before having to charge. Charging is also fairly quick, often completing fully in less than an hour. However, charging is the real weak spot of this headset. First, there isn't really much of a warning when the battery is low. The lights don't seem to provide me with any idea, and once the unit starts softly beeping in my ear, I usually only have a minute or two left to shut it off. Second, the connector for the charger is difficult to use: the release button needs to face the underside, and you have to pinch hard to get the release to let go when charging is done.This isn't the most elegant of headsets, but if you prefer quality to style, you can't go wrong. I've purchased more than one headset in this series and will probably still do so again if I need a new one.",3
"needed a headset

I would have to say that I received my order very quickly. My only problem is that if i'm using the headset the person on the other line can't hear me that well.",3
"Bluetooth Headset

Works great, good sound, just bigger than my HS500 and bounces around my ear when I move.",3
"good but not the best

this item is good, but the people i talk to say they can hear themselves so they always ask me not to use it, so it isent very useful",2
"Works Great

Positives: Great price, great product, good batter life, connects quickly. Bought the OEM pack/bulk packaging and I was pleasantly surprised for under $25 each I purchased two of these for gifts. My retail unit was over $75 about a year ago. Volume is good, and can be adjusted on the bluetooth.Neg: Can become uncomfortable after wearing it after about 30 minutes. You won't notice it if your talking, but you won't wear it for 3 or 4 hours if you're not talking. Also I would prefer if it had a standard USB charger instead of the unique Motorola connector. When traveling I can't share my blackberry charger with it, I have to take the Motorola along too. The blackberry just uses a standard USB jack.Conclusion, For under $25 dollars it's an excellent deal. If it were $50 I'd pass.",4
"Looked great...and thats where it ended

Bought this product looking for a leather case that I could clip to my belt and still have full functuality of my phone with the case remaining on. That's why this case looked great because it slides up with your phone and has an opening for the camera. BUT the thing slides OFF the phone sometimes when you are trying to slide your phone open (annoying) and my belt clip broke on the second day while walking acros the street :(It did come as described the case is actually two pieces that clips on your phone (one on front and one on back) and its like hard plastic material with leather finish.",1
"Do not buy

Everything about this product is wrong.First: plan at least 2 to 3 hours for set up. If anything goes wrong, add another 4 hours. I have more than 5 hours in set up, and, still, does not work.Unit is composed of two parts, headset and lifter.Headset was the worst I have ever used. There was a constant flutter with static background, and nothing I did would get rid of it. I tried every combination of setting. I tried on different phones. The flutter with static was always there.The Lifter did not work correctly, or more precise, when it worked, it was not useable. Push the button on the headset, and indeed the lifter would raise the handset, but just would fall right back down. Like the handset was too heavy for it. Yet, my phone(s) have the very average weight for handsets. Tried every possible permutation, nothing worked. Called technical support, only thing they could suggest was to go online and order new one.The headset does not weight 3/4 of an ounce. Headset weights 1 ounce.Just do not understand how a product this useless could get out the door. Plantronics used to make good products, but now are surviving on past success (commentary). Someone might want to check and see if they were purchased in last several years (commentary).Anybody want to contact me, I am at cpolaw@woh.rr.com.Anyone know of a wireless office headset that actually works. Let me know.",0
"Close to great, but so far

I hate to write it, but this is another one of those products that are extremely good except for one feature that drives you up the wall. Think about a Ferrari but it can't take right corners on Tuesdays or a $50 50"" LCD TV with a 40 year product life but if you have short hair the TV won't show you anything.Here we have a headset I've been using for over a year and it works well but the headset requires very close attention when put back. If you look at the picture you see it's a wedge-shape, the point of this being that gravity pulls the charge ports from the headset down toward the charge ports on the base unit. The problem is that gravity doesn't do this. You have to carefully push it down further and while doing so make darn sure the little yellow light is blinking indicating that it's charging. However, you better not knock it while it's charging because next time you have a call, like I did this morning, you may not realize that you had knocked it 1mm up allowing its battery to drain!As I write it out I suppose I could chisel away some of the plastic. Maybe I will so that it seats more freely.",2
"Love it, need, can't work without it!

Very useful since I am on the phone very much. Besides the convenience, the sound quality is the number one reason to use this. Compared to other headsets and even many handsets, this headset sounds better. the battery lasts the my average day, but it is possible for it die on you if you dont place it back on the charging base and you are using it all day.",4
"Missing piece

The head set works great, but is missing the stabilizer piece, so doesn't work to its fullest potential. I wish it would have mentioned that :(",3
"A must have if you are on the phone much

This is a great device that allows me to talk on the phone while leaving my hands free. The quality of the sounds is excellent and the range is great...allows me to go into the next room to retrieve prints/faxes while still talking.",4
"FANTASTIC!

I LITERALLY COULD NOT DO MY JOB WITHOUT THIS. IT IS COMFORTABLE AND EASY TO USE. THE RECEPTION IS CLEAR.",4
"bad quality

only last me around 6 months and it start picking up the line for no reasone. How long is the warranty? I can't find it any where",3
"Great product & company

I have been using this headset for work for over 3 years now and must say this is by far, one of the best headset I have used. They are comfortable and battery last long enough to finish all my meetings. I think there was only a few times it had ran out of batteries because I have meetings for 6 hours straight. Not only do they have a great product, I had a pleasant customer service experience. My company does not offer this specific model but rather a different model from Plantronics. However, I contacted Plantronics and they were willing to trade the model I received from my company for this model. I definitely recommend this product.",4
"Awesome headest

I've been using this headset for almost a year now and I've got to say it's awesome. No problesms with clarity, volume (on either end) or range. I use it in a home office and I'd consider to be office worthy. The headset lifter is great. Funny how it works (seems old school technology) but it does the job. Definitely glad I got that with the headset. Would recommend to anyone with a home office who wants a professional quality headset.",4
"head set

product works great makes taking and making calls at work easy no sore neck anymore and the freedom to move around the office",4
"Piece of Crap

Bought couple of this model from NewEgg earlier and loved it. But recently Order through Amazon (3rd party vendor ""Dollar Rite"") this was not working at the first use. Getting lot of Disturbance in the headset. I have 10 other Headsets the same model in my office and everything works just fine. When I tried all the settings but nothing seems to be working. I wanted to return this item and when I did that I got an email from Dollar Rite telling that they only return equipment cost but not the shipping handling, and they even telling me that as per their company policy they don't provide pre-paid shipping labels. When I asked him about the other sellers online sends me the return shipping labels he was started raising voice and told me what so ever he won't return the shipping money.I am very disappointed with the behavior of this seller and never ever buy from this again.",0
"Good product

This product was very easy to set up and only took a couple minutes to install. It was very easy to use and the office staff loves the way it works! The only 'problem' may be that I might have to get more!!It shipped in quick time and came faster than I thought it would!!",4
"AWESOME!

I love my new head set. It's so light weight & clear. No issues here! I am a happy camper!!!!",4
"Plantronics CS70N/HL10

This professional headset from plantronics is light and user friendly. It boasts a long range to allow freedom of motion in the office area while maintaining a crisp sound. Highly recommended for long conference calls.",4
"Great Device?

This is a great device. I have used it for about 3 weeks and it worked perfectly. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is the range could be better. I didn't receive the power connection but was able to find one. I did receive an extra headset that didn't work with my base. The delivery was super fast. I'm thinking about an upgrade and I have other who are interested in purchasing one.",3
"Great product, light but a little loose on the ear

Product works well and is easy to install and use. Very light but a little loose on the ear. Overall very well worth the price.",3
"Helpful Product

Bought this as a gift for my adult son who had his right arm in a cast, and needed to be able to talk on the phone and write at work. He says this gift enabled him to do that.",4
"Worth the money

When I ordered the Plantronics headset I will say it was with some apprehension based on the reviews I had read, however I have been very pleased with the product, it performs as expected. I did not find the connection difficult as others indicated, it took about 5 minutes to connect. I have used Plantronics headsets in the past but this is my first cordless one and I must say I love the freedom to get up from my desk during a call. I would highly recommend this headset especially for the price on Amazon.",3
"excellent product. clear and easy to install

This is a great product for office pbx phone system. It comes with the phone lift. Once the phone rings, you can press a button by the headset and the lift will lift up the handset. You then can answer the phone call crystal clear.",4
"Doesn't charge reliably

Mostly a great headset, but it is very tempermental to get seated properly (i.e., to get it to charge). I have long known that I need to watch the blinking light to be sure it is charging. However, lately it has been getting worse -- it will blink a couple of times but then stop charging (I think the little plastic spring that holds it in the cradle actually pushes it off the contacts unless you get it seated just right). I now watch it for a while and monitor it to be sure it continues to charge. I just took another conference call on the handset because it didn't recharge after this morning's call so I am a little steamed. I might have given it 3 stars if I was writing a review out of boredom (it is comfortable, has good range and the sonic quality is pretty good), but I don't enjoy having to pay attention to a cordless headset.",1
"hearing well

We have employees that need to get up and move around while still talking and also one who is hearing impaired and this device works well for all of them.",4
"twice the work

This is the second device I've ordered for my office. Sound quality is great, easy set up and voice adjustment was simple. I'm twice as productive being able to walk/talk and be anywhere in the office that might require my attention. Love this thing",4
"Good product

Excellent product, arrived when expected and in perfect condition. Use it in a smaller office, but can go any where in the office space with good sound. Makes for scheduling appointments much easier as the hands are free for typing.",4
"Great headset well worth the cost.

This headset is well worth the cost. It is extremely comfortable to wear, and at times, I have forgotten I have it on at all. The range is extremely good. By far the best feature is the remote headset lifter. I no longer have to worry about running back to my desk to answer the phone! I would highly recommend this headset to anyone spending their day on the phone.",4
"Plantronics headset review

Really enjoy using the headset. Very comfortable overall. This is my first experience with a headset and I truly love the flexibility to move around my office while on the phone.",3
"Plantronics CS70N/HL10 & Lifter

It works great. My goal was to keep me from holding a handset on my shoulder and it works perfect.",4
"Plantronics CS70N/HL10Wireless Office headset

I'm disappointed in this unit. Callers have told me that I sound like I'm coming from the ""bottom of a deep well"" when in use. The ear piece is VERY uncomfortable -- especially if you wear glasses!",2
"Headset Purchase Worth While

Purchased the headset to have the ability to roam my office and stay hands free. Meets all expectations. It occasionally has an ""echo"" but that seems to be fixed by adjusting the ear piece. I would recommend this to a friend!",3
"Not happy at all with the way it fits on the ear annoying

Not happy at all with the Plantronics CS70N wireless headset. Extremely uncomfortable to wear o the ear. Not happy with it at all[...]",0
"Range

The headset does not send a signal to beep in my ear to indicate an incoming call, therefore if I walk away from my desk, even a short distance, I do not know if I have a call. Therefore, I can only use the headset while sitting at my desk where I can hear the phone ringing.",2
"EXELENTE

exelente producto,se escucha con claridad,da una distancia de 40 mts aprox.la bateria dura todo el dia,es muy facil de instalar y manejar. Da una libertad de accion magnifica,puedes realizar cualquier otra tarea mientras contestas el telefono multilinea (o central telefonica)Lo unico que me gustaria poder aumentar el volumen del repique en el auricular.",4
"Heavy business user ...

The unit was easy to set up by using the directions...very well written and illustrated... to get the most out of the lifter (which I highly recommend getting), please attach the extension... since I began using the extension, mine has worked well every time....i love the unit, and would buy another...very comfortable to wear.... It even has a toll free automated line to call to get the sound right... AWESOME!",4
"It works, but not their best

I got this for work. I had the CS55 at a previous job so I thought I'd go for this one at my new job. What drew me to it was that it was similar to my personal bluetooth headset, the classic voyager 510, and would sit in my ear instead of near my ear like the CS55. The CS55 wasn't the most comfortable or stable on my ear but it worked and I never had any connection issues; battery life was also really good.The CS70 disappoints in several areas. First, feedback and connection issues. Half of the time when I am talking I hear myself in the ear piece. I have tried every combination of volumes, channels, and distances between myself, the receiver and the phone with no luck. Second, battery life should be more for an office phone. I can't get much more than 2.5-3 hours of talk time out of it. If someone has one of these for work then it's because they use it a lot and can only charge it for 5-10 minutes between calls or over lunch. My voyager 510 (which I assume has the same batteries since the ear piece it almost identical) will talk for 5+ hours and I never had an issue with the CS55. Last, the receiver/charging base. It's a common complaint that the headset just pops off of the charging connection in the base. I knew this and figured it was because most people aren't careful. Well, you have to be very careful when removing and replacing the headset so as to get it to charge and not pop. I would say that I have this issue 10% of the time, but I think that is still way to often for how careful I am. There are still times where I return in the morning to find it off the charging connection when it was fine the previous evening.Kinda related, but I'd like to say a bit about the lifter unit. I had one at my previous job and figured I'd get one again. While I still find it helpful, I've found two things about it that will dissuade me from getting it next time. First, the lifter that I have this time is SUPER powerful; it drops the phone down hard and I think it's too loud for an office setting. The lifter that I had at my previous job was not so disruptive. Yes, I got both of the two units new, so I have to assume that there is just some serious variation in the stepper motors. Second, I installed the lifter immediately upon setting up my whole headset stuff and that lifter is not coming off of the phone without serious damage. This means that I would have had a hard time trying to return this CS70N, which I really wanted to do. This made me realize how little I actually need the lifter if the above to reasons have dissuaded me from buying it in the future. Just my two cents.In the end, this headset gets the job done and is much better than having to use the handset, but I think the CS55 works better as an office phone and the lifter isn't that great of an accessory, at least for me.",2
"Plantronics CS70 Headset System

I bought the Plantronics CS70 headset system at the recommendation of my Hosted VoIP provider. The headset is connected to a Polycom IP450 in my home office. This is my primary work location. I use it every day.The call quality is excellent; and it is a very comfortable headset (I forget I have it on sometimes).I am disappointed with the limited range - I cannot go from one of the house to the other; or outside.I have not been able to get the HL10 lefter accessory to work correctly with the Polycom IP450.",3
"Great product but the phone cable is a pain to connect

Length:: 0:22 MinsGood luck connecting your existing phone cord to the base. This is a really poor design however besides that its a great product and I am going to buy three more for my office.",3
"Not that good

I have both this CS-70 and CS-55 and the CS-55 is far better; better range and sound.",1
"Very good, but range could be limiting

We have a warehouse and use about a dozen of these in our office.The clarity of the wireless headset is good, and we do not have people complaining about the reception on the other side of the line. We find the range is typically between 150'-200' from the person's desk before the signal is dropped, but this could vary based on the building contents.The downside is there is no booster available for this model of headset, and we have had a couple of issues with 2 of the headsets we have received in the past. Issues are dealt with directly from Plantronics and their customer service has not only been responsive, but effective in solving the issues we have been challenged with.PROS:- Frees up hands- Good phone clarity- Superb Plantronics customer service experience- Well priced vs. competitorsCONS:- No Booster Available for Range- Had a couple of issues with new headsets",3
"No no no

Yes, this headset works just fine. No problem there. Good range. Clear calls. But this is a business system, and it's terribly unfriendly for business users.The CS70 battery lasts maybe a year. After that, you cannot replace the battery. You have to send it in to Plantronics, and they send you a replacement headset for $100. Complain and they'll send you to another department where you can get the $50 replacement (refurb!). The Plantronics site makes no mention of the non-replaceable battery, and if you're a small business, this becomes a painful added expense.Instead, get the CS500 series. The headset itself is half the weight, lots more confortable, has a replaceable $10 battery, AND it's the same price as the CS70. My company just dumped a dozen CS70 units and replaced them with the CS540. The sales staff love them, and I love that I'm not having to play games with Plantronics' customer service.",0
"Plantronics wireless

I purchased this unit to replace a unit I have used since 1994. It was a Plantronics unit which had a cord and which I needed to unplug should I want to leave my desk. This wireless unit it awesome and extremely comfortable. It gives me the range to walk all over my office of about 1200 square feet and it is clear every where in the office. The battery holds a charge all day.",4
"Working well for over two years

I have used this headset and lifter daily for over two years at my office. The talk and listen quality is great. My callers cannot tell that I am using a headset, and they sound to me at least as good as the regular phone handset. The range is excellent, and can extend over 75 feet through multiple walls.Plantronics offers great, free setup and troubleshooting assistance, both online and through live phone support.I recommend this very highly.",4
"PROFESSIONAL WIRELESS HEADSET SYSTEM WITH LIFTER

Works great. The big disappointment came when I found out the headset lifter doesn't work with the phones in my office and other phones cannot be used because the pbx system at the office is not set up for them and management will not spend the money to make it so.",4
"Very Satisfied

We ordered only a few to try out in our office and the whole staff found the headset to be very comfortable and clear. Needless to say we now have them thruout our whole office and everybody is very happy. The only con on the item would be it is a little tough plugging in the handset to the base, but the rest is very easy and only took about 2 minutes to hook up.Our old headsets were over 20 yrs old and were Plantronics and held up well, it was time to update and are very happy we did. I highly recommend this item.",4
"ORIGINAL CS70

I picked up my first CS70 (The Old Version) in May of 2007. It worked valiently for the past 4 years and just started causing me problems. It just started cutting in and out during phone calls. The Battery is not replaceable so it's a throw away unit every 4 years but at this cost its not to bad. I am a financial advisor so I am on the phone for hours a day literally making 20 to 50 calls a day. I read all the reviews on all the other new headsets and don't feel the technology has changed enough to make it worth spending an extra $200 on the OfficeRunner.",4
"Plantronics wireless headset

I love this headset. It is the most comfortable headset I have ever purchased. The set up was easy and I was up and running in 15 minutes.",4
"Hannds free convenience- Yay!

Setup of the unit was very straight-forward. An 800# was included to help you make sound and quality adjustments.The automatic lifter for the receiver works fine, although our commercial telephone system is definitely not well-designed for this. The cradle for the handset is open at the bottom so, initially, when the lifter activated, the handset would slide downward and wouldn't re-seat in the cradle when I disconnected. I solved this by actually running the handset cord directly under the phone itself to hold the cord in place so there is no play when it lifts - and when I disconnect, it sets back in place.One of my partners has walked out of the office to ""use the facilities"" more than 20' down the hall using an identical unit and still has reception while taking care of his business - not that I would recommend that.Two criticisms - First - even though there are included a variety of changeable foam ear pads or plastic ear inserts, and I wear glasses, none of them feel like they fit securely in my ear. However, I have yet to have the earpiece fall off so I may just need to get used to it.And second - I have to remember to hand signal anyone I encounter while on the phone - that I AM ON THE PHONE so WATCH WHAT YOU SAY - and - WHAT I JUST SAID WAS NOT DIRECTED TO YOU . . .This unit makes a world of difference when talking on the phone ""hands-free"". It feels more natural and is definitely preferable to using the non-private speakerphone utility.I highly recommend it.",3
"Good Product Overall

The sound quality & comfort are great. All works as expected. However, I am disappointed by the short range - maybe 15-20 feet max.",3
"Great Headset

The headset is great. Very comfortable, great sound quality and the battery life is good. Simple to connect and use. My only complaint is that they handset lifter doesn't fit on the phone I have so, that was a waste of money and I will need to get the other connector for the phone to be answered or hung up by just pushing the button on the headset. Overall, very satisfied with the product.",3
"Great Headset

Great product for being able to roam our 45000 sq ft warehouse and still be able to take important calls without having to go back to the office.",4
"Who'da thunk this would be so comfortable??

I figured this big, bulky blob on my ear would be very uncomfortable, but I could not have been more wrong. This is the most comfortable headset I've ever used (I've used a few cell phone headsets.) Often I forget it's there and after an hour of typing I realized I'm not using it then put it back in the cradle. Sounds great, customers can hear me just fine, and background noise doesn't seem to be an issue.",4
"Works perfect

This wireless headset is easy to set up, and works perfect.I would highly recommend the purchase of the lifter.",4
"Very Limited Range - Very expensive

These untis are extremly expensive, the battery life is subpar (I had to buy a second expensive headset to make it through my meetings), the mute button is hard to work and if/when you find it try to quickly unmute to speak in a meeting good luck. But even with those irritating issues I would have given this a better rating, but the range that this unit allows you to wander from the base unit is just sad at best. I might was well use a corded phone, the minute I try to go to another room it immediately starts beep and breaking up on to the party on the other end of the call, and lets face it that is why you are buying a coodless head set so that you can leave the desk... Not good for home office folks.",0
"Great case!

THis case is very solid and well made. I thought it might be a little thicker than it appeared but has done a good job protecting my razr. And the item is arrival very qucikly and no damage. I'm highly recommened this item and the company.Eforcity Black Clip-on Case for Motorola Razr V3 / V3c / V3m",4
"Bad product - not worth ordering

After 5 weeks of use, the silicone sides no longer gripped the treo, and my phone kept sliding out. Amazon kindly refunded my money.",0
"Disappointment

I ordered this product but never actually got it. Almost a month after ordering this product they sent me a different one since the acutal one I wanted got damaged or something. Anyway I dont like and never use the one they sent me. I was pretty disappointed.",0
"You get what you pay for.

This case screams after-market. It fits ok and is plastic so it is durable, but it was cheap and it looks cheap.",1
"Beautiful Case with great protection.

I really like this clip-on case. The colors are so pretty and give your phone an extra kick. It's easy to put on and take off and you still have access to the side buttons and place for charger. My only issue is just a minor one. The place for the front screen does not fit exactly the way it should and shows part of the pink of my original case (Motorola RAZR V3M Pink) It could just be that my phone is a V3M. I still really like it and recommend it to others.",3
"Good case

I bought this case for my father. He likes this case very much and he claimed that this case is very cute and perfect fit for his phone.",3
"Perfect

I love the color(s). People always ask where I was able to get a phone that color. It snapped on perfect, fits well, no problems. It's slim so there is no ""bulk"" and it hardly weighs anything. It proved itself to be functional: Just a few hours after I put the cover on, I dropped my phone in the parking lot. My phone was prefectly fine, and the cover remained intact with just a tiny scratch. It's worth it. Get one. Plus it looks cool.",4
"LOVE IT!!!!

I absolutely love this cover! I change the color of my phone constantly to match my mood (or my outfit!) and this is one of my faves! The color is awesome, and the case has held up really well (including a small incident involving a swan dive into the walmart parking lot). It was definitely worth the very small price I paid for it.",4
"Nice and Durable

Really nice in appearance. Like the chameleon look, and quality. Fits well, and adds versatility to phone. Removes easily, and protects well. Dropped my phone several times, and looks untouched.",3
"Tacky

It doesn't fit the Motorola Razr V3. The front cover shows the phone color under the case. I've threw the junk in the drawer.",0
"Don't Bother Buying This

Price (when I bought it) $4.02Shipping/Handling (no free shipping on this item) $5.48Result: complete waste of money.The front plate fits really good once you actually force it onto your phone. The back plate slides on easily but does not fit well. The top of the back plate does not grab hold around the phone and actually pops loose all the time.I do have to say I do like the color effects, though. Too bad it doesn't fit properly!!",0
"Most Excellent!

I'm very happy with this case. As it shows in the image for this item, you can see a small bit of the original phone between the bottom of the screen and the case. I have a silver phone and that little bit showing doesn't bother me at all. I bought this case mainly to protect my phone..having it be a cool chameleon tone is a perk. It was easy to put on and it stays on. I've had it for several months now and will say that the color has rubbed off slightly on several corners (it's black underneath), but I'd rather have it rub off my cover than off my phone. The fading area is very small and you can't notice it unless you get right up on the phone. I'm going to purchase a few more since they are so inexpensive and of a good quality.",4
"I love this thing!

I'm not sure which phone model some folks are trying to attach this to, but I have a V3m and it fit PERFECTLY. Seriously...snapped right on, STAYED on, had a snug fit and the phone has been dropped 3 times and still works like a charm with no signs of wear and tear. I strongly recommend this as an inexpensive method to keep your phone looking like new. The sparkly, metallic look is really cool too! :)",4
"Great fit!

I bought this case when I bought a black RAZR, in order to differentiate it from my fiance's black RAZR. (I bought a black RAZR because it's cheaper than getting one that's tinted a particular color.) It's a very subtle metallic, iridescent green/blue/purple, which is much more subtle than some of the other cases out there.It took a few moments to fiddle with the clip-on case before I finally got it to slide on correctly, and then a few moments of delicate pulling to get it back off, as I had managed to forget to put the SIM into the phone before putting the case on. It's pretty decent quality plastic which adds very little bulk to the slim RAZR. It comes in two pieces and does not cover the hinge.Pros:- Snaps on perfectly to a Motorola v3 (older version) and stays on - no slippage- Great alignment with the camera and all buttons- Great way to customize a standard RAZR, which might be cheaper than going for a different color RAZR (like the blue one)- Simple installation- Helps the phone retain its approximate slimline shape.- No ""moving parts"" - just a top and bottom clip-on case as advertised.Cons:- Harder to press the side buttons (this could be a pro, if you're like me and just stuff the phone into a backpack)- No protection for the external LCD- Covers the battery cover, requiring the removal of the back piece to access the battery/SIM- No protection for the hinge- Two parts do not precisely sit flush with one another when the phone is closed. It's close enough if you're not too picky.",3
"DON'T ORDER FOR V3c

This does not properly fit a V3c RAZR. I purchased this last week and pieces have already broken off. This will not protect your V3c.",0
"IT WORKS! and looks cool

I bought one for myself and my son for Christmas, they both fit perfectly andlook really cool. My sons friends all want one. I can tell the color may scratch off eventually, but for less than $3 who cares it will still protect my phone. A GREAT deal, order several save on shipping.",4
"Snazzy!

I love the shimmery, opalescent colors! It also fits just about perfectly, although I'm not sure the phone is slid all the way down in the back piece. There is a line of silver showing above the case on the back. I'm afraid to try to take it off and start over, though. It's not enough to really detract from the look, and it seems to fit perfectly on the keypad side. My least favorite thing is the matte finish, that gives it a little bit of a rough feel.",3
"PSYCHODELIC CONVERSATION PIECE

I really love the chameleon clip on case for the Razr. I purchased another case when I originally bout my phone and it was about $20. It took away some of the main feature I liked about the phone, its slimness. The chameleon case brought some of that back. The plastic is sturdy (I have already dropped it a couple of times and only a little scratch and the white plastic isn't even showing through). In different light it changes from teal, blue, purple and pink. Everyone I know wants to look at it.",4
"Junk

Looked great however did not last long abou one week was all before it split",0
"I LOVE this case!

It snapped right on, and fit perfectly. I LOVE the way it fits, and looks. Excellent product, and VERY fast shipping.",4
"Excellent Product

Product was fast; arrived in only 4 days. Cover is amazing, even though it shows a little bit of pink around here and there. Very durable since I have very little scratches and have been using it for nearly 3 weeks.",4
"looks great!

This worked great on my phone, unlike the other cover I bought. It is a little darker than it looks like it would be, but otherwise is a great addition to my razr",3
"Beautiful

The case is beautiful and most importantly, no one else has one! Everyone loves my phone.",4
"face plate

hey ppl the face plate for razer its okey but after a white the color will go away it will started becoming black no matter what color u but it will end up looking like a black color face plate so if ur planning to spend more money on color plate dont i woud go with the cheapes one....",2
"Great way to protect your phone.

I love this case. Not only is it a wonderful way to preserve your phone, but it looks cute! The colors actually do change with the light so it's always fun to see what color my phone is going to be!",4
"Razr Case Review

A flashy color + an absolute perfect fit + material is not as slippery as original phone surface + phone is a little wider which makes for easier handling. All this with a reasonable price and a quick delivery.",4
"Excellent!

Great fit! If I didn't know this was a snap-on case, I'd swear it was part of the phone.",4
"love it!

I am very pleased with my purchase! I love the way my phone looks!",4
"Very nice protection for my phone

Very nice protection for my phone, easy to put on and looks pretty good too",4
"Very nice looking case

The only drawback is that it does not have a belt clip. A clip is essential for a teenager that is always misplacing his phone.",2
"I dig it

I bought this case for my razor and am very pleased with its quality and fit for my phone. People always ask me where I bought a phone this color as the case fits so snugly and well you cant even tell it's on! I think this is a very good way to protect your razor without using a bulky leather case.",4
"So cheaply made

It fit my phone, but within a few weeks, it was already cracked and the color was rubbing off. Such a shame..it's really pretty, but not worth the money. Then..after a month..my phone fell out of my pocket and the cover completely cracked in two. Still, it did what it was supposed to do I guess..it protected my phone from being damaged.",1
"Color isn't that great, but fits good

The color isn't really chameleon, but it fit ok. The only thing is that it doesn't completely cover the color of the phone, so if the colors don't match it looks really bad.",2
"Phone cover

This particular cover is nice to show for as style and it protects from drops but it is not the easiest to get off and collects dust under the plate around the clock.",2
"Quite Nice in Price and Color

Nice unique color/chameleon and good price, would definitely buy this again if mine ever broke. I don't care much for the motorola phone that I have ( Razr) which is flawed, but till I go to a new carrier I will continue to use it and the case for it which does make it look pretty snazzy.",2
"Super

It's a unique case but shows wear after a few months. Not bad for only a few dollars' purcahse!",4
"Works like a charm!

Cute case that my daughter loved. Good protection from dropping phone, wear and tear, etc.",4
"Not that great...

The color on it reminds me of that car paint color they used to use back in the 90s. It seems cheaply made, not very sturdy. If you want to protect your phone, go with something else. If all you are looking for is a new color on your phone, I guess it would work for that purpose.",1
"neat color

I love the color, but it wears off. the clip broke. the price was good enough to try. no big deal",2
"nice

This is a very inexpensive way to change the look of your phone. It's very easy to attach and the shades are very striking.",4
"Cover design kills good case

This case is awesome for protection, very nicely design, feels tough. But when I actually had to use the PDA, the cover just got in the way too much, and became a big annoyance.The front cover for this case flips down. So when you want to access the PDA, you have two ways of holding it. One is with the cover dangling at the bottom of your device, banging into your palm. The other way is to fold the cover into the back, which is even worse since now the sharp inner edges are striking your palm, making using the PDA for a long time very uncomfortable if not unfeasible.The cutouts are also not very precise. Especially the mini usb connector. With the hinges in the way, I had to try very hard each time to push the cable in whenever I need to sync or recharge.Overall, I don't recommend this case.",1
"Good Morola charger

Good charger / Charges the phone in less time than others I had / The coiled cable has the right length not bothering inside the car but extended it reaches practically the four feet long / Solid and well made unit.",4
"Best Motorola bluetooth, coming from someone who has used almost every one

I don't know why no one has reviewed this product so I will tell you in a short review, this headset is awesome, if your looking for a headset that doesnt seem to have any flaws this is it, the audio quality is like no other bluetooth out there that I've used. The sound is crystal clear and can be adjusted to be very loud, there is no echo and the noice cancellation is awesome. When I'm talking with people they tell me how clear i sound. For those of you who also care about comfort, this headset is very comfortable and very lite weight ( i think i spelled that wrong), 10 stars!!!!!!!! a lot better than the H700",4
"Easy to setup with the RAZR

Just got it yesterday and I am very pleased with it. My first bluetooth head set. I've played with bluetooth before using a wireless keyboard and mouse with my T3 and Axim x50V and I can tell you that the instructions in linking the H3 with the RAZR was very simple. Charge time was about 2-2.5 hrs. Very easy to use too. Sound was very good. My wife called this morning using ""my H3"" and couldnt tell the difference if she was using her cell or the headset. I could hear her very well.I havent tried it on a non-motorola phone yet so not sure how easy it is to set up.I would definitely buy it from Amazon.com. Not only for the price, which was alot cheaper than Retail stores but free shipping and they delivered it alot faster than what the estimated time was.Update: 6/16/2006If you car is very noisy while driving on highway speeds, I would consider a different Headset (or a wired one) because at MAX volume, its very hard to hear when driving fast (even with windows rolled up). Volume is adequate with general use.Not sure if its true with all wireless headsets (? Max volume)",4
"Awesome, the best of the best.

I've had every bluetooth headset there is. Every single motorola one, 3 models of Jabra, and countless others.This is the first one that sounds really good. It's actually better that the built in mic on my Razr v3c.Excellent. Doesn't sound compressed, or cut out like all the other ones. Very Impressed.",4
"Just returned mine

Just shipped mine back this week for two reasons.1. Connection to phone (Moto Razr) was poor. Unless the phone was in shirt pocket an intolerable amount of static on the recieving side occured. I was told by callers that they were able to hear me allright. Couldn't even put phone in pants pocket and hear callers. Didn't have problem with wind noise that other people mentioned, try rolling ur windows up i guess.2. Headset randomly disconnect from phone (same phone it was made specifically for) and i needed to delete it from profile and reseek and connect, which involves inputting a four digit code and took at least a minute or two to do, sometimes even requiring me to power off and on the phone.My recomendation, I just ordered a wired SYN0896 headset made by motorola which i'm confident will have neither of these troubles and is 30 dollars cheaper than the price as of now (40) and 45 dollars cheaper than the 55 i paid for the bluetooth one. Seems like the best option, which i had been told wasn't even available for my phone by local Verizon store(trying to sell more high margin bluetooth headsets no doubt).",1
"Nice form factor, too bad I can't hear anything

First off, I really wanted to like this product a lot. It's sleek. The battery seems to last a good long time. And, it charges off the same charger as my phone saving me the hassle of having to carry around a jumble of cables all the time.Here's the problem, I can't hear anything. Okay, that's an exaggeration, I can hear, the connection is solid and there's no static, but the volume doesn't get loud enough for me. That's really saying something because I'm not 90 years old and deaf. I can hear a pin drop in a room without issue. It's just that the amplitude of the H3 doesn't allow me to use the product in any but the quietest of rooms. That means NOT in the car, walking the streets, or well, anywhere.I guess it's also worth mentioning that the volume buttons are for midgets or small fingered folks, but I'd tolerate it since the device is so tiny if only the volume could get louder.Frankly, I wish I could return it, but I threw out the packaging. I've heard good things about the Jabra JX10 or Plantronics Discovery 645. Those are where I'm going next.So, I'm rating 2 stars since the form factor is nice, but it's not a keeper so that's all it gets. Of course, if it's loud enough for you, I can understand a higher rating.",1
"Sickest Bluetooth Headset for the RAZR (or any other phone)

I just wanted to start this review off by saying that I am extremely happy with my Motorola H3 bluetooth headset. My entire experience with the headset has been a good one.The Motorola H3 is a nice bluetooth headset with one multi-function button (used to make calls, end calls, put calls on hold... etc.) and two volume buttons. Many people complain that the volume buttons on this headset are too small... and that they could be bigger, but I do not find this to be a major problem.The H3 paired seamlessly with my RAZR v3 (and I assume it would work the same with any other phone). ALso, the sound quality of the headset is great... when I called my friends for the first time using the headset they had no idea that I was talking on the H3. The sound quality both on my end of the convo and theirs was amazing. Another thing that many people complain about is that the microphone on the H3 does not perform well in windy conditions... and I have to say that I was doing all of my talking with my windows and sunroof open and my friends didn't think anything of it.I am extremely pleased with the Motorola H3 bluetooth headset and it is well worth your money. It comes with an AC charger and the earpiece is quite comfortable to wear (and also allows you to wear on both right and left ear).",4
"UNimpressed

I was so psyched when I got this, but pretty much everyone i talk to tells me they constantly hear themselves echoing whenever i'm using the H3. They wind up begging me to turn it off which isn't as simple as it should be and then viola! the echo stops. Reading all these reviews I can tell i'm not the only one having this problem, so i guess getting it replaced isn't going to do much good. I bought it online so i'm guessing returning this isn't going to be simple. That's my 2 cents. Try something else.",0
"No problem with RAZR

Light weight, great range (much better than Moto HS820 I had previously), I can roam around my living room area with phone on charger and no statics.Very easy to pair up with RAZR, sometimes I wish the volumn can be louder (Noisy enviroment) but for the most part it is loud and clear. Great battery life too and uses the same USB charger as the RAZR and matches my RAZR handset.",4
"good one

I have owned nearly every bluetooth made and this is the one with the fewest problems to date. The sound quality from the other end is the best I have heard by far. I had my friend call me with it paired with my RAZR and I could not tell the difference between the H3 and the phone! That is a major plus and unheard of with Bluetooths (or would it be Blueteeth?). Otherwise, it is pretty regular in other features. The only bad points are head winds and echoing. Head winds over about 15 knots tend to make a lot of noise. Just turn your head. Crosswinds don't make any noise. Also, if you crank the volume with someone who talks loud it will echo. Just roll the volume back a little when you talk to grandpa and it will be ok. ***20 May 2006 Update: I have had this bad boy one month and some new glitches have come to light. The echo thing has become more frequent and about 1 out of 6 times it will not connect on the first attempt to my RAZR. Also, I have to transfer 1 out of 10 calls to my handset because I sound like I am under water to the person on the other end. It is still the best bluetooth I have had but I would probably give it 4 stars if I could change my rating. I think in a year or so these companies will work out these bugs.",4
"Can't handle road noise

Really liked the feel and look, could hear callers ok but a bit low volume.The killer was a drive down the freeway. The callers couldn't hear me very well. My voice was very distorted. Could hear me fine if there was no road noise.",1
"it's all looks.

I have limited experince with Bluetooth cell phones & headsets. From what I've gathered, headsets will work differently with different phones. I own a Motorola E815, and picked up this headset based off the looks, and a few quicky things I've read about it. My biggest problem was the volume, even at the max setting it didn't seem that loud. Is my phone messed up? did I get a bad headset? is this headset just not good with an E815? I don't know, but at full volume it was nowhere near the earpiece volume on my phone, I'd say 60% tops. I'm not hard of hearing, but I could use more volume then this headset could produce. Also, the 2nd person who talked to me while i was using it said they could hear themselves echoing very badly. Which I've read is a fairly common BT headset issue. The volume was the deal breaker for me, I promptly returned it, and am doing more research before I decide what to replace it with.",1
"GARBAGE

I LIVE IN NEWYORK AND THERE OFFICE IS IN NEWYORK AND IT TOOK DEM 3 WEEKS TO SHIP IT.THEY SAID IT WAS IN STOCK BUT THERE A BUNCH OF LIAR THAT HAD TO ORDER IT FROM ANOTHER CITY.DONT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY THERE A BUNCH OF FRAUDS",0
"Excellent timely shipment. Thank you.

I find this just too bulky for females. However, the seller is awesome and product arrived timely!",4
"M

Sound quality very good but it does not fit my left ear properly. I can only use it on my right ear.",2
"A good quality bargain.

I bought this after I bought a cheapy from Big Lots that sounded awful and people on the other end couldn't hear me. This Razr H3, however, is perfect. I don't know if it's because I use it on my Razr phone, but there is no echo or any problems at all. It charged, connected, and matched right up. I love the way it resembles my Razr phone. I have no discomfort after long periods of use. For the price, you cannot beat it.",4
"Ok

Gets the job done but volume is not that great. Range is also limited compared to some other headsets.",2
"Looks good works bad

Looks cool but has very poor volume and everyone I called complained of a terrible echo when they spoke. I ended up buying a differnt bluetooth and just wrote this off as a lesson learned. I definitely would not reccomend this product.",1
"Shoddy manufacturing make it an iffy proposition

Out of the box mine had one of the buttons dead. No click. Nothing. When I returned it for exchange, the saleperson said that's typical of this headset, and only from Motorola. Cellphones good, H3 headset junk.In fact he said that they (Cellular Sales - a Verizon dealer store) were dropping the Motorola H3 because of the exceedingly high number of returns and were sticking with just the Plantronics - which I then had him exchange my shoddy H3 with.So mine out of the box essentially DOA with a major dealer dropping them because of this.",0
"Motorola Bluetooth Blue Tooth H3 where is promised

Bought new from Best Buy f or $79 I think. Price range, OK. Slim, yes. Sound quality could be better when it gets to MOTOROLA. I fully charged it for at least 24 hours first time before the 1st use. In a second I was connected to my RAZR v3, then to PALM 650 and finally, Audiowox. Guys, very same results with each phone. Few of my callers on other end mentioned some static. I could not walk away far even at promised distance. The fully charged chip DOES NOT give you promised talk time and needs recharging. Pain. Gave it away as a present.",1
"Great For Me, Bad For Everyone Else

This device works great with my phone, and makes my life easier when using the computer. But almost everyone I talk to on it says they can hear their voice echoing over the line. I don't know if the microphone is too close to the speaker or what. I wish Motorola would fix this. So if you don't mind annoying other people with it, go ahead and buy this. Its kind of like when you're talking to someone and they're on a speakerphone. You just know you're on speakerphone, it just sounds different.My only other beef with the unit is the volume doesn't get as loud as I wish it would. The volume on the phone itself (V3 Razr) is MUCH louder. If I'm in the car I sometimes have to press the headset into my ear just to hear the other person, which pretty much defeats the purpose of having a hands-free unit.",2
"gr8 product

a little expensive than the others but works awesome with mah samsung... i even tried with motorala and the same with that too... its been a smart buy....",3
"The best phone ever!

The samsung E715 phone is the best. This phone works great. Takes great pics and battery life last for ever. This great lil phone can take a beating and yet it still works. No problem with this phone.",4
"Good

I've had this phone for nearly a year. The best thing about it is the taking pictures...however, they won't allow you to turn to sound off when taking a picture. Also, when scrolling through your text messages, you aren't allowed to just press the down arrow and continue scrolling.You have to go back to the menu and look at it the list and click on one you would like to see. However, it does have some pretty awesome features.",3
"The best cam phone or just cell phone in general, haha

This is my first cell phone, and i'm like really into having the newest stuff, so i did a lot of research on which phone to buy. This was the best one i found. It is an expensive phone, but i think it's worth every penny. The camera on it is the kewlest toy ever. It almost got annoying after a while how everywhere you go people wanna play with your phone. The phone is super easy to use. I never really read the manuel, and i pretty much figured out how to do most stuff the minute i got it. It did take me a while to figure out how to zoom in and out. You have to use the up/down button on the outside to the left of the phone. Also with the LED screen on the outside of the phone you can take pictures of yourself by holding down the cam button on the right side of the phone. I think it's really kewl to be able to take a picture of yourself w/o having to look in a mirror like my friends with the motorola v300 have to do. This phone also has great reception. I mean it also depends a lot on how good t-mobile is in your area, but this phone has great reception compare to most other cell phones. This phone is also the smallest cam phone out there i believe. The motorola v300 comes close, but to me it still feels a lot heavier than samsung e715. The battery life is also good. I charge my phone every other day. Taking a bunch of pictures drains the battery fast though. Anyhow, I love just about everything about his phone. The only thing i don't like is how the key pad is set up. All the keys are so close together that every time i dial one number it feels like i dialed a bunch other numbers with it. It's not that big of a problem. It just means that you have to dial very carefully. I love this phone! Get it now!",4
"You want the best?

The best cell phone available in North American market. Simply, you want the best? It's the answer. You'll see what really 'fancy' means. Well-featured, great looking, light and small. Camera function(with flash!) is totaly amazing. If you're good at taking picture with a camera phone, you can take a picture with E715 just like 0.3 or upto 1.0 Mega pix. digital camera does.",4
"Great!!!!

This phone is extremly great. I was deciding on either the i95cl or this one. Because of the nextel's size i deicded to choose the samsung e715. This phone is light, looks great, and has great reception. The camera is great as well. It features a flash and you can zoom in or out. The menu options are easy to control, which makes this phone one of the best phones in the market.",4
"I wanted to like this phone...really...I did.

Let's get the main stuff out of the way...the phone is a stellar paperweight and a mediocre phone. The camera is good for being a camera phone, the reception...even compared to older Tmobile phones...is laughable. The interface is terrible. The battery charge is nonexistant. I have NEVER been able to keep my phone alive on standby for 8 days as the phone specs claim I should be able to.And now, my overall experience purchasing and using this phone:For starters, this was not the phone I originally wanted. Due to several snags with a certain company that sells book, multimedia, and other fun stuff via a website and their phone dept's lack of competence, I was unable to get my desired phone for 8, count 'em EIGHT months. Why did I wait? They had a stellar rebate. After a while, though, saving 2oo dollars more than buying direct from Tmobile was no longer worth it. Anywho...When I finally bought the e715 direct from Tmobile, I was excited. I was getting my first camera phone, and I had heard that Tmobile service was great. On top of that, my roommate had the phone I had tried to order, and her reception in our house wasn't too bad. In fact, I monitored her usage and locations before I signed with Tmobile.That being said...my current phone is my THIRD replacement phone.The third one doesn't drop calls as often as the first two did, but I still cannot talk in my house. Perhaps that's because the SIM card has been replaced twice? Customer service was terrrible, and even though I checked a parts matinence thing on my contract, it has never been activated (despite constant requests for them to do so, and no notification as to why it hasn't been done. Overall...do yourself a favor, go to Sprint, buy a phone directly from them, and enjoy the bliss I can only dream of for the next 6 months.",1
"Samsung and Tmobile make a great team!

WHAT I LIKE MOST:1. excellent reception.2. 65K color sreen is clear, beautifully saturated.3. sound is clear like a bell.4. lots of features5. external LCD screen is very useful in the dark, so is the service light but can be somewhat annoying because of its brightness.6. high quality built, no squeezing between clamshell7. light-weight, much better than Motorola phone.8. perfectly compatible with Asia's 900Mhz network. All you have to do is call Tmobile or look up instruction codes to unlock the phone. With ATT phones, even they are tri- or quad-band, you're out of luck.WHAT I DON'T LIKE:1. short list of wallpapers and ringtones.2. the battery is not as strong as E-316. Charge it nightly at bedtime will solve the problem.3. where's bluetooth technology in this 300 dollars phone?4. ear-microphone jack is covered by plastic cap. This design is out-dated.",3
"Great features - poor reception = Fun toy but poor phone

First a note about T-Mobile's customer service: it's fantastic - the best bar none; responsive, never argumentative and always helpful. Unfortunately this phone gave me the opportunity to get to know that department a little too well, but at least the experience wasn't unpleasant.Back to the phone itself, the internal antenna leaves much to be desired. I wouldn't recommend the e715 to anyone who isn't always in an area that has very heavy cell coverage. My husband and daughter have two different model Nokia phones and both have internal antennas but yet they both manage to keep calls longer and make calls in areas where the e715 can't pick up signal. Don't get me wrong there are pros for this phone:- very lightweight weighing in at 3.0 oz- compact size fits almost anywhere- easy to read external display- large, vibrant internal color display- 640x480 resolution camera w/ lots of extras like framing, sepia, b&w;, etc- fairly intuitive, easy to use interface, however I have to warn any Nokia users, it is significantly different and takes some getting used to.The one very large con is the poor reception and lets face it, you can put as many bells and whistles as you want on this thing, its main purpose is still a communication. No signal = no communication = funky gadget but a bad phone.",2
"Looks: Excellent; Functions: Average; Logic: Poor

It's is very pretty looking phone with good camera and voice features BUT programming logic used is very poor. Like - the calls log history will list your wife's id 'WIFE' 10 times if she called you 10 times. It will not tell you if she called from home, mobile or office!! You see it is a pain to search for a number to call back if you want to call at a different number. You have to open and see every call in the log's history to find if it is the number that you are looking for.",2
"DO NOT BUY...unless your willing to do without

I bought the E715 about 5 days ago(April 19) and i turn on the phone without a problem no big deal..about 45 minutes after turn on 1 battery mark is gone, another hour another one is gone and it takes about an easy 3 hours for the phone to start flashing(LOW BaTT) the other problem i have faced was the camera being alot worse then the V205. The T722i by motorola is horrible! no service Camera stinks! i could draw a picture better then that but the camera on the E715 dims in and out and shows loss of perfection. but other then that I found the AOL I.M built in to be a great feature as well as all of the pictures and everything else..if your willing to bare with the camera and battery then i recommmend this phone but if your looking for a small light weight phone with a camera than go with the V300",2
"Quality of camera pictures

Hey alli am thinking of buying a phone with camera and so i looked at this one. the only thing i am concern on this camera phone is the clarity of the picture. i know its not a Digital camera but still when i c samsung 205 or Mot 300, the quality of picture is much better of those then Samsung E715. even sprint a600 has good quality pictures.I know for most of us picture quality of camera is not as important as having a camera but for me it makes a difference.can somebody help me on deciding the phone.Thanks for ur help.",2
"like alot BUT.......

I do like this phone alot, theres only a couple of things i would like better for this price.*The front led screen is missleading cause preview pics for this phone never show you a picture that the front screen does not have picture caller id, like alot of other phones for this price. it looks old timey analog.*And the only other thing is the ring tones cant be changed per person you have calling you. even my last $100.00 phone had that function.the only reason i havent exchanged it, well tmobile doesnt exactly have the most beautiful phones on their site.and unless i just totally missed those parts in the manual, im kind of upset about it. i really care about those 2 things.",4
"EASe OF USE; NICE PICTURE RESOLUTION & SUCH A PRETTY PHONE

THIS CELLPHONE IS AMAZING. IT LOOKS GREAT AND WORKS REALLY WELL WITH TMOBILE SERVICE. IT IS THE BEST CELLULAR PHONE ON THE MARKET...I HAVE COMPARED IT WITH PHONES LIKE THE NEW SANYO PHONE AND THE SONY ERICSON, THIS PHONE BY FAR BEATS ALL OF THOSE!! I MEAN IT!!",4
"Numbers stored in Phone Book were lost.

Hi,I bought Samsung E715 on Amazon.com through a service plan for T-Mobile. It worked fine for nearly 5 months. But, now it started giving problems. Sometimes the mobile gets turned off on it's own. Today to my surprise, I have lost all my phone book stored in the phone. Now I am regretting for storing the numbers in the phone in stead of sim card.I don't know what's going on and I have lost valuble list of phone nos. I don't have a back up also.-Raghu",0
"Samsung Offers No Service

I recently purchased the Samsung e715 cell phone. I was very impressed with the size, flip phone features and camera features. The phone did not hold a charge properly and dropped calls at will. T-Mobile referred me to Samsung and after several attempts over a few weeks I gave up on getting through to anyone at Samsung. T-Mobile finally sent me a new battery which did not help, so they have replaced the phone. The service is not great in some areas, and according to T-Mobile that may be due to the internal attennae. The phone also gets quite warm very quickly when in use. Not my best purchase....",1
"Great phone! How can you not resist?!

Ignore all the bad reviews... The ppl who made them are stupid. This is a great phone! It's lightweight, slim, sexy, camera, multi service lights, external lcd, flash, and much more! It has effects and frames for the camera! This is a great phone.",4
"...have nothing bad to say, but also nothing good

Phone is really cool...got a camera and a flashlight along with some disco lights. This phone is great in all of its functions other than actually being a phone. Reception is horrible, calls get dropped all over the place, service dissapears as soon as you enter into a building. But when you do get a call, you get a cool jingle and a nice light show. As much as I want to like this phone for how cool it is, I can't. This phone is really bad...definitely not worth the price, or even half of its price for that matter. I came over from Sprint because I didn't want to sign a 2 year contract. I would gladly do so now.",1
"NEED HELP WITH SOME QUESTIONS

ok this is a beautiful phone great features no need to go over them since so meany reviews but my question if some one can answer will apreciate i want to down load the easygprs from the samsung .com know is from the european verzion but i cant get to were i got to go or what i have to do to get the softweare in my cell i dont know if can do it with the data cable usb that im buying becasue the infrared dont work very well or with the infrared port relly dont know guess im dome or beagener but if some on helps me will love it can right a review about it so i can know",4
"loving it every minute more and more

for now, Jan 16 2004 its the best phone out there.very slick and sexy.",4
"Samsung E715 Phone

Horrible Investment... Battery life very short. Phone is too delicate. There is no speaker Phone. Phone is dual band. Overall DONT BUY THIS!!!",0
"full of features, lacking in usability

This phone was, when I bought it in Dec 2003, relatively full-featured compared to other phones on the market. It has a camera, you can download ring tones (in a proprietary format or common MIDI), and it has a rich graphical interface. One of the first things I did was take a picture of a painting I liked and set that as the background image on the color inside screen.It has some other nifty features, such as an actual dot matrix monochrome LCD for the outer display (underneath the fixed-format LCD that displays the time, signal strength, battery charge, etc). You can use this to take pictures without having to open the phone, and it lets you take pictures toward yourself and actually see what the picture will look like.However, I found the phone to be a bit lacking in day-to-day usability.For one thing, after you power it on, there's a ""booting"" period during which some of the phone's key features (such as the phone book) are unavailable. You can't quickly look up someone's phone number unless your phone has already been on for a few minutes.When you make a call, the phone's display and keypad backlighting turn off after about ten seconds. There is no way to disable this feature. It makes it very inconvenient to use when you have to punch numbers in after the call has connected (such as a voice mail password or extension), since you can no longer see the keypad. You can hit one of the buttons on the side (either the volume control or the ""camera shutter release"" button) and the backlight switches back on for ten seconds, but I think it would be much more usable if the backlight on the keypad simply remained on during the call. I originally thought that they might be trying to save battery life, but the backlight and LCD display remain lit indefinitely when you are not on a call.The phone does not automatically set the time. You have to choose your time zone, and enter the time manually. My Motorola Star-Tac from 1998 would automatically set the time, I do not see why this phone from 2003 does not have this feature. I flew from Seattle, WA, to Columbus, OH, and my phone still displayed the time back in Seattle. When I had my Star-Tac, I would use it to set clocks or to set my watch, since it was synchronized by the cell network and always had accurate time. With the Samsung e715, it becomes yet another device for whose time setting you, as the user, become responsible.The voice mail notification is done via text messaging. I am not sure if this is unique to this phone or is something T-Mobile does, but it inserts an additional step in the process of checking voice mail (edit - see below). First, you receive a text notification that you have a new voice mail. You have to manually delete this (complete with Are You Sure? every time). Next, you dial in to the voice mail system to fetch the message. My Star-Tac had a much more intuitive interface. You see the voice mail notification icon, and you dial into the service and check your messages. After doing so, the icon disappears. With the Samsung and T-Mobile, the icon bears no relationship to whether you actually have new messages or not. If you forgot to delete the ""new voice mail waiting"" text message, you might think you have new messages the next time you check your text message inbox. (edit - this is no longer the case. T-Mobile has changed their voicemail software and it now has behavior similar to what I described for the Star-Tac)Despite all these problems, it does have some saving graces. It is very small, with no external antenna (this does cause some minor signal-strength problems inside buildings), which allows it to fit easily into almost any type of pocket. The display is bright and easy to read, and the battery life is excellent (I've made calls lasting over four hours and still had well over half the battery charge left).If you are looking for a phone with some cool toys, that's small enough to fit in your pocket comfortably, and has enough battery life to let you play with it for days between charges, then this phone might be good for you. If you're looking for a day-to-day phone that makes it easy to do common phone-related tasks, this is probably not the right phone.",1
"As close to perfection as is currently possible

OK, so I'm a geek...whatever.Anyway, I was looking for a new phone and couldn't help but to be underwhelmed by the Sony 610 and the Nokia 6150. The Sony had consistently reported signal problems and the screen is just too dim. The Nokia...Well, who wants to carry something like that around in one's pocket? And while I've always found Samsung's to offer the right combination of high quality reception and equally high build-quality, I was always underwhelemed by Samsung's lack of the "fun stuff," (color screens, games, gizmo's etc.)Well...as far as the cell phone world circa 12/03 goes in the US, this phone is currently "it."Most importantly, the reception quality is superb and the phone has the feel of a solidly made tool (as opposed to a plasticy feeling "toy.") Likewise, the software interface is intuitive and easy to navigate--sort of like a dumbed-down I-mac. Did I mention the aggressively bright display and equally aggressive ringtones?? No missing a call on this puppy, though you may actually want to turn the ringtone volume down--less you create a public scene! Also, the dedicated display on the *outside* of the flip top is a real eye-catcher.Finally, there's the funstuff...Namely the camera. While to be fair this whole cell phone camera thing is still in it's infancy, and these "photos," (and I do use the term loosely) are of only minimally sufficient quality, this is still the best cell-phone camera on the market. I think what people need to realize is that the "camera on the cell phone" phenom, in it's current incarnation, is more of a novelty communication device than a functional camera. Really, it's more a way of spicing up brief, flittering text messages with a 480x680 pixel image than it is a way of generating useful images.In short, after testing most of the competitors on the marketplace, there is little question in my mind that this one outdistances them all by a good measure. The only possible sticking point here is the lack of Bluetooth, but I personally have yet to be sold on this feature, so this issue matters not to me.",4
"Good phone as long as it's under warranty

This phone is a decent phone. I've had mine for about 1 yr & 1 month. It is decently built & durable for the most part. The extra features are nice but not exceptional. The ring tones sound great and the camerphone is ok - picture quality is not so great & looks even worse than on the screen when uploaded to the pc. However, the one big flaw with this phone (most of the ppl I know who have this phone have had this problem is that the screen images fade (some ppl report they get faded horizontal lines) somewhat around the time near the 1 yr warranty is up. As far as I know, there is no way to change the contrast. After I noticed that my screen had faded, I called T-mobile to have it repaired, they told me that my 1 yr warranty expired the day before and they had no sympathy & could do nothing for me (I was very extremely angry to hear that I missed it by 1 day) Also they told me that they had ""never heard of this phone having this type of problem) - I find this very difficult to believe since if you google this samsung phone along with the words ""screen problems"" or read more amazon reviews, you'll find that this is a widespread, very COMMON problem. I would not recommend this phone again & if anyone does pick this phone, be sure to purchase the insurance as the screen WILL fade, its only a guess as to when.",2
"E715

E715 is cool looking phone. But the truth is that it's screen life is pathetic. I need to get it repaired within a year luckily it was in warranty period. But to my irony the samsung fixed it and the screen went off again after 2 months of repair. so guys be carefull you will not be able to use this phone more than a year.",1
"Possibly a Great phone....BUT...

Great phone except I have 3 issues...1. phone locks up when accessing phone book... takes about 2 minutes to access the phone book... only about 20 entries in it...2. phone resets when attempting to access one particular picture in my out box... cannot access/send or even delete it... T-mobile says its a software issue... my vendor has about 4 weeks backorder for my replacement Amazon)... its only a few days old... :-/3. battery life is poor... after a full charge I got only 6 hours b4 shutdown , no calls were made only 4 pictures were taken and sent... (all lights are disabled) to attempt to improve battery. Also another day after a full charge and 1 hour on with t-mobile customer service phone shut off after about 14 hours...I am awaiting my replacement... outside of my return period... I hope my replacement phone is not corrupted and that the poor battery life is due to the bad software...",3
"Choose another model

I have owned this phone for exactly one year, and here is my report. About six months ago horizontal white lines began to appear on the LCD screen and, over time, the problem began to get worse and worse. Exactly one week ago I turned off my phone and allowed it to charge overnight. In the morning I turned the phone back on and discovered that I could no longer see anything on the internal display - it had whited out.This is a very common problem with this Samsung model and it is enough reason to stay away from it. Testimonies from other reviewers on this site, and others, corroborate this, but if you still want to take a chance on this model then you should be aware of some other potential problems that this phone suffers from.When you view a complete log of all sent and received calls whenever you press the Send button, scanning through them is a real hassle. Pressing a key once often cycles through three entries, and it's annoying when you want to make a call to a phone number in your log but the phone keeps overshooting it. Very buggy, not to mention excruciatingly annoying.Also, a couple months ago all of the address book entries that were stored on my phone got deleted. I have no idea what could have caused this, but it apparently is another common problem with this model.The supplied ringtones that Samsung offers on this phone are nothing short of pathetic. It seems every ringtone that was programmed into this phone was meant for teeny boppers or little kids. There are no standard ringers on this phone and because of this I had my phone on vibrate all the time when I was out and about.However, if the ringtones are your cup of tea you cannot assign them to individual contacts. The only way you can do this is if you make your contact part of a group in your phonebook. Why Samsung would make it so that you can assign ringtones to groups, and not individual address book entries, is a mystery.When you close up the phone to end a call, the phone still stays on the line for well over a second. This means that if somebody were to say, ""wait, I forgot to tell you something"" it leaves them with the impression that you just hung up on them.This was a very disappointing offering by Samsung, and I'm quite surprised that they haven't issued a recall of this model due to its host of defects, and I'm equally surprised that T-Mobile continues to sell this phone with their service.You would be better suited with another model.",0
"Great options, poor clarity

Upon first glance, this phone immediately catches the eye. It is small, extremely lightweight (yet sturdy) and its external display is vibrant and easy to read.The options/accessories on the phone are by far the best of any cell phone that I have used. The internal display is exceptional, the camera (with all its multi-shot capabilities) easily exceeds your expectations, plus the number of ring tones, size of the phone book, etc. are great additions.But the most important part of owning a cell phone is being able to communicate with others. And this is the E715's downfall. Perhaps it is the internal antenna. Perhaps it is the city of Chicago (where T-Mobile does not have as great of service as Verizon or Sprint). Nevertheless, there have been a number of opportunities where my calls have been disconnected or the reception was so poor that I had to hang up and try again.I only bring this up because other phones and other services have stronger signals where this phone fails (while out last night, both my friends who have Sprint and ATT service received a stronger signal from the same area. Again, this may be the phone or it may be T-Mobile's service in Chicago.I leave the decision up to you. It is a great phone, but with the poor reception/service, I have decided to return the phone for another one (reluctantly--the gadgets are great).",2
"good phone, little quirks

Good phone - I used one for a week, and had to return because T-mobile service in my area was not good... In the meantime, I took a lot of pictures, etc., which all were fine.. conclusion:If you own a digital camera, you will not even want to look at the pictures taken by "any" phone.Important:If you program your phone to reach teleconference services, pagers, etc., there are some crucial things ... like pause and wait... NO WAIT can be entered into phone dial strings - all samsung phones are like that - if you need that get a nokia or motorola.The reason I am writing this is because the documentation is so lousy, it will not even tell you what you CAN do - such as enter P (for pause) into phone dial strings.Else, good looking, compact phone with a lot of features, and no antenna to poke your pocket :-)",3
"Good phone with some issues

Easy to use phone with good sound and ok picture quality (better than Nokia), and the phone looks great! Issues: Battery life is weak. In contrast to the E105 you cannot adjust the brightness of the display which would help you save some power; Internatioal use: I travelled to Thailand and could not use my phone in 90% of the time while all the tri-bands around me were working. With the 900/1900 MHZ dual band solution you have no guarantee that the phone will work seamlessly in all international networks. If this is a must take a triband. Also: Screen is hard to read in the sunlight.",2
"Great phone!

This phone is a great product! It has many cool features that will have your friends eww-ing and ahh-ing:-The screen is incredibly crisp and clear.-The camera function provides hours of fun. It has so many different settings and options, including 5 different effects, 9 different frames, an awesome multi-shot function, self-timer, and rotation. The multi-shot function allows you to take up to 15 shots in a row with one click of a button. ALso, a self-portrait can be taken by holding down the camera button on the side of the phone.-This phone can hold up to 1000 photos, depending upon the size and quality of your photos. The memory capacity is, no joke, a hundred times better than every other camera phone I've seen. Most can only hold about 30 pictures.-The flash is very bright and useful.-Additionally, the flash can be used as a flashlight, which I have found to be extremely handy in dark environments.-It is the smallest and thinnest camera phone i have ever seen on the market.-The lack of an exterior antenna allows the phone to be put nearly everywhere. It fits very comfortably in your pocket.-Another neat feature is the outside ""service"" light. When you look at pictures of the phone on the internet, you will see to square light areas next to the round camera lens. One of them is the flash/flashlight. The other is the service light. It's just a light that can flash 7 different colors: red, green, blue, yellow, sky blue, pink, and white. In idle mode, the service light flashes about every 10 seconds. When a call is received, the service light flashes all the different colors to the beat of your ringtone. It's soo cool, adding yet another awesome feature to the phone.I have found only a few minor flaws with the phone:-The center button is a t-zones button. It would be much better if it were an ""OK"" button instead.-When on silent mode, the shutter sound when you take a picture still plays. There is no way to silence this.-The external LCD is not full color. This means that when you take a self-portrait, your face is a blue-green color.-The backgrounds, games, and ringtones that come on the phone are mediocre at best, especially the games. But this can be fixed by downloading new backgrounds, games, and ringtones from the internet.In conclusion, the good aspects of this phone FAR outweigh the bad ones. The bad aspects are tiny details that don't matter in the overall evaluation of the phone. I would DEFINITELY recommend this phone to everyone. It is well worth the price. I promise you that you will not be disappointed!",4
"Just two words: Awesome Phone

Ok guys! Time for my review. Got this phone on Feb 28, 2005. I must say it possesses great looks apart from features. I was in a dilemma whether to buy V600 or e715, but finally landed on e715 since it is lighter. Agreed that this phone doesnt have bluetooth, but be frank folks, how many of you actually use Bluetooth?? If so, doesnt ur battery drain like hell? If i need to transfer data, the Infra Red port is sufficient. If i need to talk handsfree, the ear bud is sufficient. About camera, i am not a camera freak, if i have to take snaps, i have a digital camera.Overall, 5 stars from my side. Dont know about the screen getting too bright after 5-6 months, but 2-3 of my friends have had this fone for 1 year and they had no problems like that. So, guys... Keep Fingers Crossed, but Eyes Open!!",4
"e715

I have used this model for two years now. I find that I really like this phone, but I notice the horizontal white lines across the screen also.Pros-Small, lightweight, great flash on the camera, clear signal, holds many pictures, looks goodCons-Horizontal white lines in display, sometimes shuts off and restarts when I am in the middle of applications, sometimes the alarm doesn't go off.Overall, I would avoid trading it in for another E715, I would much rather try a new model.",3
"Poor performance / bad reception

This phone has lots of bells & whistles, but lacks the most essential feature needed in a cell phone: clear reception. Callers can not hear me despite many signal bars. This is not reflective of the network, because if my SIM card is used in another phone, reception is crystal clear. I returned the first E715 due to this problem, and the second one is equally poor. Also, if talking for a long period of time, this phone spontaneously disconnects. I would NOT recommend it to anyone!",0
"You cannot find another phone with these features!

I have had this phone for over two years. It's been dropped many times, jossled in damp bags while sailing, and nearly lost in deep sand.... but this champ still ticks. No problems at all with screen display, battery run time, nor lost info. The best feature is definitley the self portrait mode.... rather we use it to photograph several people together and no one gets left out. The outer LED greyscale display clearly shows who is in, or out of the picture so it's a snap to properly frame every shot. There is also a great undocumented feature that i use quite often. by holding down the side selection button for a few seconds, the LED white light will fire up making this one of the handiest flashlights around. I usually change phones every year.. however, i have not found another phone with these two unique features...so i am keeping this phone till it finally dies.",4
"Great Phone.

I bought the phone from the t-mobile store with a previous serviec so it was indeed a bit pricey. However i felt that it was a great phone to have. First off, even when the phone is closed, it has great uses. You can use the external camera feature (press and hold the camera button) and also can use the flash as an external flashlight (press and hold the down button). The phone itself was great because it had so many different types of features. The camera is excellent with its zoom and brightness capabilities. It also has memory stored for different things so there's no need to worry. (Certain kbs for games, pictures, ringtones, etc...) The only problem that I had with the phone was after a little while, it started to lag a bit. If i hit the aroows to go throught the phone book, there would be a few seconds of delayed reactions. Other than that, I thought that the phone was great.",3
"best phone on the market

this is the best phone on the market. i initially started my service w/ the motorola t722i and the phone sucked just terrible so bad that yes i paid for the samsung e715 but it was well worth the money. very easy to use and the phone just does so much. it offers very many customizeable options and the camera is outstanding for a cell phone. the flash isn't all that great but the digital zoom and other options are more than enough. plenty of cool features like sending picture messages w/ voice recording and the picture caller id is pretty cool. the polyphonic ringtones sound awesome as well. the t722i was terrible w/ the plug in camera that was hard to use. i get many compliments on this phone definitely recommend it.",4
"Good phone with some functions missing

The last year or so we have all seen an explosion of nice color phones in the market. Most of their functionalities are the similar while some have the extra bonus bells and whistles while really sells the product. Like many others, I was attracted to this phone because of the nice styling, the size, and the camera. I have previously owned a Samsung S105, which was a nice phone as well so it was easy for me to learn this phone since many menu functions were similar.The first and foremost thing I look for in a phone is the sound quality. The sound quality of the phone is not bad. Having owned the Nokia 6610 as well I would say the Nokia phone sounds a little better but this might be because I am used to the 6610. I am sure most people will be happy with the sound quality of the E715.The next thing is reception. Unlike the older Samsung phones this phone uses an internal antenna which works good, if not better than phones with antennas.The camera on this phone is quite nice. There is a flash and a zoom feature which is added bonus. The 640x480 pictures taken by this phone is OK to be viewed by cell phones' smaller screens but if you view the pictures on your computer you might be disappointed.This phone does have a 40 chord Midi capability which means you can download some good songs. For the tech savvy there is a program called Easy GPRS which can be downloaded from Samsung's European website. This program will allow you sync up your phone with your pc. The other program which I like is called PSM Play which allows you to edit midi files and convert them into mmf. files.One useful feature which this phone does not have is speaker phone. Generally I don't like to hold the phone next to my ear, or use the ear pieces. The speaker phone on the Nokia is great for this purpose.Another minor inconvinence with this phone is the phone's IrDa capability with your PC. As I have mentioned already you will need to download an application from Samsung Europe in order to transfer data from your PC to your Phone. With some other phones such as the Sony Ericcson T610 you can simply transfer files through Window's default program when you match your phone's infra red port with your laptop's. Of course EasyGPRS also have the ability to do many other things but sometimes I wish that I can transfer simple images/sounds directly using just windows.Finally, the battery on this phone runs out a little faster than some other phones. If you play around with this phone often the battery will run out in a day. If you don't it will last 2-3 days.Currently this is not the best cell phone on the market but this is definitely one of the best Tmobile GSM phones at the moment. With rebates this phone will only cost $50 which is well worth the price of cancelling your old account and starting up a new one.",3
"This is a great phone

I'd have to truly say that this is the most stylish phone on the market, it is slim and has all the cool featuers that any teenager like me would want. It is the best phone considering that it is only $50 now. My friend's jaws dropped when they saw this phone, I absolutly love the Camera and the Flash function. I would reccomend this phone to anyone who wants the coolest phone on the marketIt is safe to call this the "Mercedes-Benz of phones" it is defently slick",4
"Good for one year

I've had the phone for over one year. Everything was fine.Now, the screen got bad and of course I am out of the warranty period. It is a known problem but they don't want to do anything since it's been over one year.Buy something else.",1
"Great phone so far

OK so I was looking to ditch Cingular because I was drawn to T-Mobile's plans and sheer attractiveness of their line of phones. This Samsung phone was (and still is) the ONLY phone that truly catches my eye. It looks great from any angle, and it's one of those phones that people naturally look at and want to touch. It's happened to me when people see mine lying out. Something surprising is how LIGHTWEIGHT it is, especially for being a camera phone. The screen is extremely bright, good display of colors, and I've had really good reception. I thought it might be a little worse because of its internal antenna but luckily this hasn't been the case. It holds a LOT of pictures, right now I have like 100 saved on it. The ringtones, I'll admit SUCK (for lack of a better word) so I keep it on the generic T-Mobile ring because I'm not into downloading them online. It's held up well too, it looks fragile but it still works perfectly even after having been dropped several times on concrete and BEING immersed in water in the toilet. I KNOW. The only two things I wish this phone had are: memory to hold more than 30 text messages in its memory before filling up, and slightly better battery life. Other than that, sleek looking phone, works great, GET IT.",4
"Lots of Potential but not enough Magic!!!

After waiting a long time to upgrade my old nokia phone I knew it was time when I saw this phone. So far great phone but this phone is not perfect. I'm not going to repeat other reviewers but I will emphasize a few important points to potential buyers:PROs:-Camera holds 500 fine quality 640X320 pics-Camera has great effects features that lets you take Sepia or tinted pictures.-Camera has cool zoom feature and a lot of other practical user features.-No goofy antenna!-Camera Flash is also LCD flash light!-Screen is the best I've seen of all phones in this genre-Phone not as bulky as other camera phones-Good extra features such as outer LCD screen/Signal light/extra camera button/apparent IR port.-Chess game is great!-Solid Build quality (no loose screws or sqeaks).CONS:-IR port is non functional!!!This is my biggest gripe. There is no menu prompt or command for sending pictures via the IR port. In fact there is only "IR PORT ACTIVATE" in the menu, which does ABSOLUTELY nothing. You can take pictures but you can't transfer them without email or a buying a data cable. Also when you email pictures the quality compresses and looks horrible. I have a feeling if I do buy a data cable it wouldn't work simply because there are no menu commands on the E715 for transfering pictures or files.-Sending Pictures Messages. Pictures compress in quality and look harsher than original when you send or recieve them.-Battery life is not bad but CAN be better.-Keypad is a too flat and keys are indistinct.-Screen layout has annoying T-mobile logo-WallPapers are ugly! (I ended up downloading)-Ring-Tones are horrible! (T-mobile's customer incentive to download better ones)-Phone is slow when turned on (Phonebook takes at least a minute to initialize)-Outer screen is sensitive to cracking (mines cracked already)-Phone needs more accessories (cases, desktop chargers, etc...)-Manual is overly simply and doesn't describe or explain features well. Some features (esp. the camera functions) are entirely excluded.-T-Zone button is sensitive to accidental pressing. (not a big problem except that the browser starts up and takes a long time to exit from before you can do anything else)-The soft whitish rubber bits that cover the earphone hole and where the charger plugs in is prone to tearing off and getting dirty.-Earpiece is very gaudy and the whitish cord is prone to dirt.BOTTON LINE: The E715 is too mainstream to be cool. It lacks Bluetooth, good accessories, a working IR port. This phone is for the average consumer who just want to take pictures, impress friends, make a few calls and download the latest Pop&HipHop songs for ringtones. If you're looking for more, don't expect it here.",2
"Good phone with some missing features

Just about every year near chrismas time I get a new phone. The reason? Because that is when my one year contract is over, meaning I can just open up a new account and get a new phone for a good price. I do need to copy my contact over from the previous phones but SIM cards allow me to do that fairly easily.This year I got the E715. For comparison purposes I will include two phones which I purchased last year (S105 and Nokia 6610), plus my friend's phone Sony Ericsson T610 which I used for some time after my S105 was stolen.Sound Quality - The most important function of a phone is to talk. The Sound Quality for the E715 is pretty good. IMO the Nokia 6610 sounds slightly better, but this could be because I am used to the 6610 for the last few months. The sound quality for this phone and the S105 are similar. The SE T610 sounds the worst IMO but the difference between all these phones are very little, they all sound good.Reception - In my room where the reception is not so good again the Nokia 6610 comes out on top. Unlike the S105 the E715 has an internal antenna whose performance is about the same as the S105. The T610's reception is about the same as the E715. Ultimately phone receptions has more to do with carriers than the phones themselves, so buyers please check coverage area first. Tmobile is not the best carrier for those who live outside of large cities.Design - The E715 wins hands down. Both the T610 and 6610 are bar style phones while the E715 and S105 are flip phones. For the bar style phones I need to lock up the keys all the time (so if I accidently hit the keys nothing will happen) which can be a pain. Also the screen gets scratched easily for the bar type phones. The E715 looks pretty good and has a very cool front LCD display. If you hold down to the camera button on the side the front LCD can show you what your digital camera displays. That is a cool function if you want to take pictures of yourself.Camera - Here is the main attraction of this phone over the older generation phones. The T610 is another phone which I'ved used the camera with. If you set the picture qualities at the highest resolution the pictures which the E715 can take are great. There are other built in features in the E715 such as multiple shots, flash, zoom, and about 4-5 neat effects such as grey and brown (turns color pictures taken into grey/brown), sketch, negative, etc. You can store 4MB pictures, which should be enough to store around 130 normal quality pictures and 20-30 pictures at the highest resolution. The T610's camera does not come lose to this one. Be warned though: Those who have good digital cameras will be disappointed at the picture quality of the E715 still. The E715 is after all, a phone, and not a camera.Features - Phones get sold on bells and whistles. The E715 adds a lot more features to the S105. The E715 has now 40 chords for ringtones, meaning the ring tones now sound MUCH better. The S105 has 16 tones, the 6610 has 20, while the T610 I believe has also 40 chords (I am not sure on this one). The T610 has a built in Melody composer which allows the user to compose their own music. I don't know anyone who uses this feature but I am sure someone will try. The E715 comes with 4 games and 2 of them (chess and golf) are actually fun to play. The T610 has one good game (mini golf) while the S105 has a fun blowing game. The 6610 has the worst games but makes it up with a useful converter application which converts different currencies and metric systems into the english system (useful for international travelling). While the S105/6610/T610 are tri band the E715 is a duel band. For those who do not travel internationally this is a non-issue but for those who do the E715 will probably have issues at some places.With the camera phone function and more sophisticated ringtones it is important to have a good software which allows you to transfer pictures/ringtones/calenders easily from your phone to your PC. This can save you alot of money as internet usage on cell phones are slow and pricy. Samsung USA has by far the worst support on this aspect. While the T610 has bluetooth and the 6610's PC Suite could be easily found, for the E715 you will need to go to Samsung's european site and download an app called Easy GPRS. In order to get the IrDa (infra red) function to work you will further need to download another 3rd party program which will assign a COM port from your PC to the infra red drive. Even after going through all this trouble I still cannot upload wall papers from the PC to the phone correctly. I heard that you will need to download yet another app called Easy Suite or something like that. *12/24 update* Easy Studio does not work with E715, it only works with E700 (euro version of the E715). EasyGPRS can upload pictures and download pictures between the pc and E715. However you can only upload 128x128 resolution pics less than 32k in size from your PC to your phone. You are able to download any pics from your phone to your PC.One feature which the 6610 has which I use often is speaker phone. I don't know why but Samsung simply refuse to add such a useful feature. I know that I can use the ear piece for handsfree talking but I dont carry the ear piece with me all the time.Finally, the batteries on the E715 wears out the fastest. For me the battery has been lasting around 2 days with moderate usage. IMO the phone will not last more than 4 days on standby. The T610 and the 6610's batteries lasts at least 30% longer.",3
"Still a great phone

I originally purchased this phone a year ago. I bought it the day it was released. If you remember back that far, it was a pretty eye-catching phone. It was one of the first with an integrated camera (moto-t720 had a detachable camera), other than a few over-priced nokias. One great thing is that it is still distinguishable in the sea of Silver Flip-phones. It doesn't look like any other Samsung, Audiovox or LG out there. SO thats nice.PROS:Very Small & LightweightGreat (but small) screenCameraFlash (not blinding, but provides good light when neededMulti-shot (you can take up to 15 pictures in one second)Photo Storage (upwards of hi-res pix)External Display (with Analog looking digital Clock)User Interface (these menus are as intuitive as early Nokia)One-Touch Silent mode (don't ever get caught with you cell ringing in class or a meeting)No External Antenna (you wouldn't think it made a difference, but its not nearly as bulking in pants pockets)T-Mobiles REPLACEMENT warrenty (12months!)CONS:T-zone button (its right in the middle of the direction pad, and when tapped takes 5 seconds to cancel)Sidebutton for camera (i have about 10 pix that are of the inside of my pocket)Screen (for the first 10 months it was vibrant, but it developped some faint horizontal lines)Overall this phone, especially for FREE, is worth whle. I like samsungs, and Love T-mobile's price structures and Customer Support.",4
"Fantastic Phone...but....

I've had this phone for about 2 weeks now, and I'll have to say that I've been very happy with it. I've recently switched from SprintPCS to Tmobile, where I was using the sanyo 8100, a very similar flip camera phone (another excellent phone). It's a real eye catcher, very sleek and stylish. The user interface is easy to use and understand, and navigating from one screen to the next is pretty quick compared to some other samsung phones. Although the screen on this phone is probably the best among all the samsung phones, i feel that it is inferior to the screen on my Sanyo 8100, where the colors were a little more bright and vivid. The camera is excellent expecially with the flash, brightness adjustment, digital zoom, and all the other available options. One thing that my sanyo did that my new samsung cant do, is edit photos after they have been taken...but no biggie, i can live with it. The E715 is small the slim, and is hardly noticable when in my pocket. I love that there is no antenna, and the included head set is just as attractive and functional. The Self Portrait feature comes in very handy, and is great feature. The infrared port on the phone seems to be useless, so getting a data cable is recommended (it's cheaper to get them on ebay as apposed to getting them at large electronic retailers such as best buy or circuit city). The battery life right now is not that great (probably due to the juice draining features...camera, flash, etc.) but if u charge every night, you'd be fine. I'd recommend getting a car charger (try and find a retailer who will throw one in for free). But let's wait and see how the charge holds after a few months of use. The polyphonic ringer on the phone is excellent they sound clear and sharp, but too me the included ringtones attract a little too much attention...i wish it came with a little more "normal" ring tones. The E715 is a light show you can fit in your pocket. You can change the service light to be various different colors, or have it not blink at all. If you hold down the side volume button while the phone is closed, you can use the flash as a flashlight (It's been very helpful several times trying to get around in a dark room). The service light will also change colors in rhythym with the ringtone melody. Text messaging on ths phone is easy all though, I think Samsung could have made it easier getting to comma's, exclamation, and questions marks on the key pad. The included message alert tones are fun. Over all this is a fantastic phone, probably one of the best on the US market right now, especially if you are more concerned about form over functionSummery -Pros:Small and SleekGreat Camera and camera options and settingsEasy User interface and quick (enough) navigation through screensNo AntennaGreat sounding ringer..nice and loud. Strong VibrateLot's of included memory ( 9 mb )Fun lightsCons:Useless infrared portNot the greatest battery life.Text messaging interface is not the easiest I've used.",3
"Love this phone but has minor flaws

It is true that the battery life is poor compared to other phones but that is because of all the great functions this phone has (mostly battery draining features...ie good quality camera, good resolution, games etc.), also the battery included with the phone is the ""slim battery"", Im pretty sure Samsung will release the ""extended Battery"" sometime soon....On average I get about 2-3 days off a full charge with moderate use (which is fine with me). One tip is to charge the phone with it powered off so you get a better charge...I also experience a lag on the phone, but I got that with my previous phones also (so no biggy). One other minor flaw is that when you take a picture with the phone closed it comes out reversed(mirrored), you can try it for yourself by taking a picture with words in the background, I also don't really care that much about this because I can just use any photo editor and reverse it myself, plus I don't take many pictures with the phone closed anyways...With all those flaws I still love this phone maybe Bluetooth would had made it better, but it has infared which is cool also....I suggest everyone and anyone to get this phone, IMO the best phone out right now (size,function, and style), all it needs is a firmware upgrade to fix the lag and the reversed camera problems and the ""extended battery""",3
"Samsung e715 for T-Mobile

This phone is absolutely fantastic. Let me tell you why. I have had many, many cell phones. Let me put them in chronological order: Nokia 5100, Motorola StarTac (analog then digital), Motorola TimePort, Motorola v60c, Motorola v60i, Motorola v70, Samsung s105, Motorola t720i, Motorola t722, Samsung v205, Nokia 3650, went back to the Samsung v205, Motorola MPX 200, then the Samsung e715. I have had Verizon CDMA, Cingular TDMA, AT&T GSM and T-Mobile GSM. This is all in a span of 3 1/2 years. All in all, the Samsung e715 has been the best ALL AROUND phone. Yeah granted some of the phones had one or two better features then another, but for the price (especially through Amazon) you CANNOT beat it. Let's face it, there never has been and never will be a perfect cell phone that will please everybody, but take it from a cell phone guru, this one comes pretty close. People, lets remember service provider coverage is everything. If T-Mobile does not have good coverage in your area then of course you are not going to get clear reception out of ANY phone that you purchase.Bottom line, if you are planning on signing up with T-Mobile and you want an incredible flip phone, this is the way to go, hands down.",4
"the best...but not the greatest

more like 4.5 .i previously had a nokia 3390 and upgraded to this one because it was one of the nicest phones i've ever seen. First, i wanted a flip phone because i was tired of the whole deal with "locking the keys" to the my phone and having it not work, and accidently calling someone. So i wanted a flip phone. There are cheaper flip phones out there obviously, but i wanted more features. The camera with the flash was a big plus, and i am a train commuter, so having the games on the phone is a good way to pass the time when i don't feel like reading. I also liked the organizer too. Anything else about the phone was an added plus. that i didn't know i wanted till i got it.I am very happy with my phone, but there are a few things that would have maded it the greatest phone out there.1. The phone can make pictures look red when taking pictures that are not in natural light. However i found a way to remedy this. If you have a lightsource that is white nearby, quickly point your camera toward it before taking pictures, and it will get rid of the redness. You can also quickly just hold it up against anything else white. For those familiar with film, this is called a "white balance". Kind of annoying but this is a cell phone not a digital camera2. There are features that this phone has that the manual does not tell you about, for example taking a picture of yourself, or even taking a picture of yourself with a flash.3. The picture quality is nothing great. I wasn't expecting great anyways, but if you don't have a camera at the spur of a moment, this will do.4. The flash has a very limited range, but at least it has one. I've only found the flash useful for taking close up pictures.5. The zoom gets pixely when you zoom too close.6. If you get the t-zones, for some reason you can't download games through them (but i have downloaded games from other wap sites) and they have not set up the "My Journal" portion of the wap, which is supposed to let you post pictures to the web.Everything else is top notch as far as cell phones go right now. They give you a GOOD hands free set(my nokia one had problems with people hearing me so i had to hold the mic up to my mouth defeating the purpose)and they give you a belt clip which i use all the time. I also love the fact that the external display is always on. Although it doesn't have voice dialing I don't care about it because i use speed dialing.I would also recommend getting the data cable for the phone because it is stupid to have to email yourself pictures. I got mine with the GRPS disc off the internet for 25 bucks. I've seen it for as much as 90 dollars. So if you are willing to deal out the cash, this phone will meet all your expectations. I highly recommend it.",3
"Best Samsung Phone Ever

I have owned almost every samsung Phone that has been hyped and updated, i have to say that this phone is one of the best. I was afraid that this phone would be a disapointment like the V205, but i was mistaken. Not only is this phone beautiful in looks, the specifications cannot be beat by any phone. The picture quality on the camera is excellent, the color is amazing and the reception is just as good as what i received on my S105. If i had to recommend a phone that is similar to the E715...i would recommend the S105, the LGVX6000, and of course its older brother, the E700. The only thing that i wish that the E715 inherited from the E700 was the color screensavers with the bouncing balls. This effect would make it similar to the LGVX6000. BUY THIS PHONE!",4
"Good but lacks some stuff

This is a slick looking phone!Pro's:-Nice display-Good camera-Good signal reception-International PhoneCon's:-IrDA does not work with other phones.-No bluetooth-No speakerphone-Average battery life (not a big concern)",3
"3 C's... Cool, Clear, and Crisp

The Samsung E715 seems to have both VERY positive and VERY negative reviews... but I think this cellphone is excellent EXECPT for the battery life. Here's a list of some Pros and Cons I could come up with...PROS :- Small and lightweight: If you're someone who needs to carry around just the cellphone and not a huge bag, this phone is great. It easily fits in the palm of your hand and can fit in a jeans pocket with ease.- Exquisite design: Although not a trendy phone, this cell is in a class all by itself. With no external antennae, the shape is VERY sleek and slick.- External LCD: This is an EXCELLENT feature. The current time, signal strength, and battery life are all in a gorgeous aqua-blue color against a black background. It stays lit all the time, which is especially helpful when trying to find your phone in a movie theatre or walking somewhere at night.- Camera: I suppose many people think that if there's going to be a camera on a cellphone, it has to be absolutely superb. Well first of all... it's a PHONE. Although this feature takes clearer pictures than many other camera phones, don't expect the results to rival those of a digital camera. I would suggest merely using the camera for fun, rather than relying on it for important pictures.- Reception: This certainly depends on where you live and what carrier you're with (I'm with T-mobile). I get excellent reception all the time - and by excellent, I mean that all 6 bars are right beside the signal strength icon. Just think about where you live and make your decision based on how other people have fared.CONS :- Battery life: I've owned a Nokia before and I can honestly say that the Samsung E715's battery life can't even compare to it. I could go for days without charging the Nokia, but with the E715, I need to recharge it every two days or so. If you disable the colored service light, I find that it helps the battery stay fuller longer.- Phone-book Access: When I turn the phone on and want to make a call right away, I find that I have to wait several minutes before I can access the phone book. It can get very annoying, but I've learned to deal with it by turning the phone on way in advance before planning to make any calls. That way, easy access is not even a question.The Samsung E715 is a great phone, with a few minor (in my opinion) points that certainly don't weigh out the good points. And the most important thing about a cellphone is it's ability to make and receive calls... and with the E715, you get superb results.",3
"A great camera phone: read this to enjoy it 100%

Samsung E715PROS:- Very nice looking- Nice camera with flash- Infrared port (for downloading pictures and data from your laptop, it works!)- Small and great design- External LCD- Well manufactured- Cheap price ( free or max $50 on-line).CONS: not so smart (compared to Sony T610), not so user smart-friendly, lack of many functions like:- It is not possible to use calling cards- It is not possible to use picture ID with the external LCD- No stopwatch or chronometer- All the ring tones are horrible, very bad taste. It do not comes with standards ring tones, just annoying and horrible melodies-songs.- It is not possible to copy all your contacts from your phone to the SIM card or vice versa all at once. To do this you need and extra free software (easyGPRS) from www.samsug.comI got this phone from www.wirefly.com for free with the activation of a new contract with T-mobile. A great deal!!So far the reception is fine, just like my 1-year-old Sony T610. The first day, at the end of the day, the battery had only a mark left (out of 3) after not so much use. Looks like it is true the bad commends about the battery life. Anyway after turning the signal light off, it looks like the battery is working better.The camera works fine, I am happy with it. It works much better than the Sony T610. By the way the camera on the Sony T610 is horrible; that is the reason I ended up buying the Samsung E715.Regarding the infrared port, some people say that it is not possible to download pictures to a laptop (even the people from Samsung support say the same thing): well, thas is not true. All you need to upload or to download pictures and data is very simple; just get the program EASYGPRS from the download section on www.samsung.com.Many people have a lot of problems making the software work with the infrared port. Here are the settings to enjoy your phone problem free:After installing the EasyGPRS software, on the setup menu, set the port to IrDA. Then set the SPEED to 230400. Then on your laptop go to control panel/system/hardware/device manager/infrared device/right click on the infrared controller and select properties/advanced (here set the value or rate to 57600). After that you will be able to transfer all your pictures with out any problem.This Samsung E715 looks great, it is very small, and the reception here in Manhattan is fine. The T-Mobile customer service is good too. This phone do the job right as a phone, but it is not such a smart phone. In performance, logic and ease of use, the Sony T610 is ten times better. This phone has only two things better then the T610; the camera and the good looking.So if you do not mind having and smart phone, and you are looking only for a nice camera phone, I recommend this phone. If you are into a smart and very practical phone, and you do not care about the camera, well it is better to get another phone.I am happy with it, no matter the CONS, but I paid nothing for it, only $35 for the connection fee with T-Mobile.-My overall rating-As a camera phone: 4 stars out of 5In Style: 5 out of 5As a modern and practical phone: 3 out 5p.s: with you want to know where to find 100 normal ringtones for only $2, how to make the infra red port work, and how to get rid of the vibration on the ringtones, please send me an e-mail to d3025@hotmail.com Subject: tips for samsung E715",3
"grrreat phone

I bought this phone through T-Mobile when it first came it and its been really great. Excellent photo quality, excellent call uality and many great features. Definitely one of the best cell phones I've ever owned. I would recommend it to anybody who can affors it. Only complaint is that battery life isnt too long.",4
"Good phone.

I got my E715 ten days ago. So far I am pretty satisfied. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a camera phone.Pros:1) Cool appearance. Although it's not really a cowboy's cell phone, E715 looks more "rugged" than E105. Internal antenna is a wonderful design.2) LCD screen is bright and color is saturated. The best I've ever seen.3) Good reception. Loud and clear. I never had any difficulty hearing the other party.4) Excellent build quality.5) Picture quality is way better than T610.Cons:1) I am wondering if the "Minimum Rated Standby Time: 300 hoursMinimum Rated Talk Time: 240 minutes" is correct. Although the phone is on standby 90% of the time, I had to charge the phone every three or four days otherwise the battery would be exhausted.2) The volumn adjusting button on the left side of the phone is way too far away from the top. I had to move my thumb down to press it when holding E715 with my left hand. The top of the side is occupied by the earphone socket. IMO a better design should have been used.Other than these two, I do not have any complaint.",3
"Good phone but with some annoying flaws

The phone has a good and intuitive user interface, and lots of cool features. One of the features that drew me to it was the front LCD panel. Unfortunately, when taking pictures using the front LCD the images are mirrored. T-Mobile told me to suck it up. Another flaw is that if the time format is changed to 24h instead of 12h the setting will be reset if the phone is turned off. The third, and most annoying flaw, is that some WAP sites apparently cause the phone to restart. Except for these flaws, though, it is a lovely phone, and I would recommend it, even for other former die-hard Nokia fans.",2
"Not as satisfied...

I currently own this phone but it is not as satisfying as I thought it would be. There were many reasons why I purchased this phone:1. Camera Phone* Flash* Zoom in/Zoom out* Photo frames2. Flip Phone3. Samsung4. T-mobileAfter I purchsed this phone I did not find it as compatible as I thought it would be. First, if I receive a missed call, it would not display on the LCD window, it would just flash flash and flash.* Cannot take video clips like some of the Nokia phones could.* Not sure what the voice memo is really for because you cannot set it as an alarm.* If you set the phone alert as vibration/melody... it vibrates three times and rings... kind of pointless if it does not vibrate the whole time.Pros:* There are many ringtones and wallpaper you can choose from.* Small and slim* Take pictures in different color schemes.* Customize your own style... set the menu as bar page/one item per page... service light... LCD window...",3
"Worked fine (for a while....)

Well, just as all the other reviews state....it's a really cool lookin phone, has some nice features...BUT - it's got it's bugs too. For the price, i'd stay away from it.Though I haven't had any problems with T-Mobile - i have with this phone. I'm going on 10 months with it and the screen (like the others state) is starting to bleach out on me. Fine lines are appearing across the screen and yes, it's starting to reboot on me for no apparent reason.Also, i haven't read this on anyone else's review - but my phone looses phone numbers out of my phonebook every so often. They just get deleted. I'll go look for my buddy Curt - and his name and number are gone. weird...this happens probably about once every couple weeks...the camera on the phone is subpar too...read reviews on it - you'll see...in dark light...the pics are red...again - weird.So, i dunno..i was happy with it the first month...but after a while...it's lame...cool looking, but lame.",1
"Recurring screen problems plague this phone...

I have had to return my E-715 twice because it appears randomly the screen gets horizontal bleaching patterns across the screen. Dont believe me? Do a Google search on ""e-715 screen lines"".Of course T-Mobile and Samsung both tell you that you're crazy and that you're the only person who has experienced this problem.Otherwise the features on the phone are great, the IR port is great to sync to your computer, and the LED light you can use as a flashlight is the best feature on the phone.",1
"Excellent Phone

The new Samsung E715 is an excellent phone. It has great features, such as a Camera, games (golf is the best), downloadable ringtones and browsing abilities, a color display, picture messaging, and a powerful organizer. The battery life is not extensive, but that shouldn't be an issue for most cell phone users. Honestly, it's quite simple: charge the phone every night and you'll be FINE, and you can even throw it on a charger at the office so that you ALWAYS have a full battery. The phone is powerful and sleek, and excellent combination.",4
"NOTHING LIKE THIS ONE

There is nothing like it! New Samgsung E715 is an excellent flip phone I've ever seen. It has a lot of features and it took good pictures. Very handy and easy to use. One of my family has one and I will surely recommend this one for everyone to buy because it is truly a great phone you'll ever use.",4
"Best cell phone ever!

It currently has the best quality in camera, tft-lcd pannel screen, and the first OLED in the world. It has flash on it so that you can take pictures in darkness with incredible digital zoom. The voice quality is much better than i thought and i believe it is better than other competing models from other company. I believe those who don't have good reception is mainly because of the area you live don't provide good reception from T-mobile. The spec shows the best quality among cell phone and it really is!",4
"l love set

l care for the moble bacuaes it will be good for me so lwill like to be sand to now before my brithday so it will make me good coustomer plsthanks.",3
"worst site ever

This is the worst site ever. I brought a phone from here and paid for 2 days shipping and this is the 5 day. It still hasn't been shipped yet. I ordered the samsung e715 too. They won't let me cancel or anything. No one to call for question. This company is bogus. I tried to cancel it but the website just gave me the run around. There's no customer service to call if I have questions. In my opinion, avoid buying from this site at all cost. If you have problems there is no one here to help you.",0
"just becasue

just becasue i have it i geive it five stars dont go over fitures because a lot of feaules state it but is a asome phone very class and nice features is perfect for business enviroments and fun with joung people i love it will change the voice dialing and speaker features but everything else is nice",4
"Samsung E715 alternative.

I returned my Samsung E715 and bought a Sony Ericsson P900. I`m so happy with my new cellphone. All the technical difficulties I encountered with Samsung E715 service were non existent with my P900.",4
"samsung e715

i love this phone. and i want one. i am a t-mobile user already and all i need is the phone. can i buy this phone from you and if so how much?",4
"THE CHULING

I BUT THE PHONE A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO SO FAR I LIKE THE PHONE HOW EVER I HAVENT DISCOVER ALL THE FITURES BUT I BELIEVE I DOSENT HAVE A VOICE CALL WERE YOU SD THE NAME AND IT DIALS THE PHONE,AND AS WELL I BELIEVE THE CAMERA THE FLASH AND QUALITY IS NOT AS GOOD AS I TOD WILL BE,BUT IS A VERY NICE PHONE WITH NICE FITURES PRETTY HAPPY WITH IT SO FAR",0
"best phone ever regardless

i road reviews before like i said is the best phone arouns some flaws but well NOT BEGI DON GO OVER FEATURES BECAUSE I DID IN THE PAST HOW EVER THE DATA CABLE IS VERY EXPENSIVE IS 44.55 AND IN IBAY IS USE HAVE TO WAIT IS LIKE 15 BUT I DONT KNOW IF YOU HAVE A FLE MARKET AROUND YOU BUT I GOT MINE THEIR NEW FROM THE PAC FROM 15$ DIDNT HAVE TO WAIT OR USE MY CREDIT CARD BOUGHT IT CASH GREAT DEILS O IF YOU HAVE A FLEW MARKET AROUN GO AND GET IT SO YOU GET TO DOWNload wall papers ringtones with no charge you can go to samsung.com and down load the progm gprs with no charge and the pictures from your phone you can down load them",4
"Small, lightweight, very few concerns

No speakerphone, no individual caller ringtone (you have to put a name in as a group for a ringtone to that name). The home charger cord to the phone has died twice. You'll end up purchasing one or getting T-Mo to credit your account for a new one. Other then these few concerns... the phone is top-notch. Excellent reception... gorgeous resolution...great camera capabilities.",3
"The Best Camera Phone -- Something To Be Desired

Great phone! I've been using it for 3 months now. VGA Camera, the LCD is amazingly clear, lots of ringtones, multi-colored LED, small footprint, many many features (including a flashlight.. comes in handy all the time). It's the best all-around phone money can buy at the moment.Two things: the shutter sound can't be turned off (without hacking it), and the battery could last a little longer imo. It lasts me usually 1-2 days of normal talk time. My Nokia 8390 went 4-5 days with the same talk time. But the good more than makes up for the slight imperfections.. I never thought I'd say this about a cell phone, but this thing is dead sexy.",4
"Sleek, Smart and Sexy

This phone has it all. My friends simply can't keeps their hands off this phone, seems like they just wanna baby it all the time. Amazon did come up with what i call ""A Good Deal"" on this phone. Cool camera function, high resolution color screen, analog watch on front display,cool wallpapers, and many more features. You guys need to check out its display settings, they simply rock. If someone is looking for cellphone which can be flaunted around, Samsung E715 is what you should go for. Goahead and get it, you'll love it. Voice dialing is the only feature i miss in this phone. Gotta be modest. Thanks",4
"Excellent phone but...

I purchased this phone a few days ago, and I have to say it is an terrific phone. It does have flaws, but which cell phone doesn't. There are two problems I have with the phone.1.Not able to download games2.Battery life sucks (only if you use the camera excessively)Beside those two flaws the samsung e715 is a great phone. I would recommend it to any one who is looking for a good quality camera phone.",4
"anyone with an idea?

i have seen this phone and it's close to what i want but i need a tri mode or rather a tri-band with a very good reception that could serve a GSM/GPRS Purpose. i need one urgently anyone out there with a suggestion pls. help out smomento@yahoo.com.",3
"i have had it!!!!!!!!!!

Oh boy, I hate this phone today. I have had my phone almost 2yrs, first year was just fine. After that my phone wouldn't stay charged for very long and reception got worse, also the screen started to fade. So first I got an internal antenna, it didn't help. So I went to a t-mobile store to get a new battery, the sales person told me they didn't have any for my phone in stock and told me to buy one from another company online that they were just as good. I did, holds charge even less time then the old one. Well this morning, for the second time my phone turned itself off while charging and dumped all my wallpapers, ALL, I don't even have the ones that came with the phone, I have a white screen. It also dumped all my purchased ringtones. And now after charging all last night my phone is dead, it died around 2:00pm. So my advice is: works great for a year, trade it in for an upgrade when your new year starts.",1
"Great Phone ... No problem for 1 whole year

This is a great phone and amazingly stylish. It is light weight and probably the only flip phone with no antenna. It has excellent camera features ... zoom, flash, multi shot capabilities, framing capabilities and so on. The picture quality is also good. Samsung has a data sync software using which it is easy to keep a back up of your numbers in ur computer. The menu is easy and straight forward. I had it for a whole year and never ran into any problem. Lot of people have complained about battery life ... but, actually I never had any problems. I charge it once every two days. It gets drained fast only if you use the camera and flash feature. But then thats what happens even in digital cameras ... flash suck up battery. The only con, I could think of is that its IR does not work with other competing brands. But it works fine with my laptop's IR. Or you can use data cable instead. Yeah, another con is that the keys are placed very close to each other. So if u have really large fingers, then it may be little difficult to dial. But overall its a great phone.",4
"battery life is not as good as the claim

The manufacturer's specs say 300 hours of standby time.After disabling the flashing to reduce power, the standby time is approximately 100 to 120 hours. Nowhere near the claim.Other than that this is a very impressive phone.",1
"I need a change

I got this phone to replace my earlier Samsung E105. I decided to go for a Samsung since I was really please with the E105, but the E715 is not as good1) Battery life is not as good (maybe because the LCD panel in the 105 was replaced with a LED panel to make it prettier)2) Reception is bad - I get just one bar or none when its overcast.On the brighter side:1) Small and light2) Looks great",2
"Worst phone I ever had

This is the worst phone I ever had. I don't recommend anyone getting this. The model had some technical problems if your phone gets over charged it will delete your entries from the phone book. Initially I thought it's the problem with the equipment I got so I got that replaced with another one with my cell phone company, but that didn't help me I'm still seeing the same problem.",0
"great phone

3 months so far. it is a great phone. Infrared port is very handy to transfer data. Enjoy.",4
"second-rate and overpriced look-good toy-phone

This phone is mediocre and not worth the price. It feels cheap and overly delicate when holding it. Reception left a lot to be desired. The exterior scratches easily. If Samsung could get the phone to work as good as it looks, and included Bluetooth, they would have a winner; until then the Samsung E715 is a second-rate and overpriced look-good toy-phone.As for T-Mobile... it was hands-down the worst experience with customer service I have ever encountered. A mediocre phone and horrid customer service led me to the Motorola V600 and Cingular. The Motorola V600 may not look as good as the Samsung E715 but reception is excellent... let me restate that... reception is excellent with the Motorola V600, there's better coverage with Cingular, the customer service experience has been good and I haven't had one dropped call yet... With T-Mobile dropped calls were the norm; and I live in an urban area. To top things off, with the Motorola I can transfer data (including pictures) to my PC in a wireless environment whereas if I had stuck with the Samsung I would have had to shell-out additional cash for the data kit and had to connect the phone and PC with wires... that defeats the whole ""wireless"" concept!",0
"Samsung leads the way

The Samsung SGH-E715 is a very nice phone with features that I have never seen in other flip phones. Prior to owning a Samsung, I had a Motorola T722i and a Nokia 3510. The E715 is a dual band, "intennaless", camera (w/zoom and flash) phone. It is similiar to the E700 and E710 models that are being used in Asia and Europe respectively. The E715 has no external antenna which makes it so attractive and no antenna means that you don't have to worry about it being snagged. The camera boosts an outstanding zoom and a nice flash. It also has a light on the front cover that stays on for 15 seconds after the push of the button on the side. It's a dual band (900/1900). I have used it in Taiwan and the Philippines and it works great there. The buttons are easy to push and the LCD screen on the inside has a clearer screen then the Motorola T722i. It's small and very nice. And if you are thinking of "unlocking" it in the future that can be done so easily. I unlocked mine by way of 'remote unlocking' through a website meaning I didn't have to attach wire cables to my phone; all I had to do was enter codes...very easy to do.",4
"Amazing!

This phone is amazing. Recieved it for a gift for the holidays. Polyphonic ringtones, digital camera, e-mail, text messaging, internet access, clear reception, calculator, currency converter, clock, alarm, to do list creater, photo caller id...literally a computer in a small package. Technology but in an easy to use manner. LOVE this phone. Reccomend it to people of all ages.",4
"Worst service center of samsung

I bought the samsung cell phone E715 six months back from amazon site and it is in warranty period , it stopped working and I send that cell phone to service center , after 10 days I got the unrepaired cellphone. when I called the service center they told me we cannt repair this because of Liquid damage.I told them that it is in warranty period as stated on their website and product , but they decline stating that it is because of my misuse.On site they have mentioned 12 month warranty .",0
"Roasted E715 Cellphone

I had my new Samsung E715 for three weeks so far, it is a great phone overall. The thing I missed the most are no voice dialing. If you plan to play games or take pictures with this phone, forget about battery life. A few days ago, I was driving home from the mall, and my battery was running low, so I decided to use the car charger. After about half an hour or so, I started to smell rubber burning. I thought it was from the outside, but the smell started to get worst. I was so nervous, thinking my car was on fired. I took a quick peek at the charger and the red light was off, so I tried to pick up the phone, and boy was it hot. I pullled over to a safe place and inspect the phone. From the inside, under the screen and below the word Samsung, there was a burned hole. Then I opened the battery area, and discovered my chip was toasted as well. So, be very careful of charging in the car. I am trying to get Samsung to provide this as a warning, before something bad happen. Luckily, TMobile promised to ship me a new phone of similar value, and my Cell store is willing to give me a new chip. My old phone was a Montorola V60g and I can leave the car charger with it for a long time. If you are curious of my car cigarette lighter being over powered, it is a 1999 Camry LE. Hope this help.",2
"great phone, no speaker phone

This is the best phone I've ever owned...BUT, it doesn't have a speakerphone, which is a big let-down. :(",3
"I've never seen such cell phone in my life

Best camera phone in my life!I heard this phone was selected as the best phone in the Cebit 2003 exhibition!",4
"Great phone, Horrible service

After going through a lengthy process of choosing the best phone for my needs, I finally bought Samsung E715. The features were excellent. But once I started using it under T-Mobile service, I was unable to send text messages and picture messages to the Philippines. The phone company said they have unresolved network issues which may take 2 weeks or more to resolve. I had to cancel my service. What a waste of cutting edge technology on a phone that can not deliver due to poor service.",4
"Dont get TMobile

This is the latest phone I've had with TMobile. I got a contract extension, and I regret it. I have a couple months left until I can switch to a better company. The service with these people is awful. They are rude and dont care if you're satisfied if you have a contract. They get really sweet when your contract is up.There is a reason that Verizon and Cingular are much, much bigger companies. If you're thinking of switching, dont pick TMobile! The initial deals look good, but you'll regret it!",0
"samsung e715

GOODS: Good battery life/ sophisticated look/ small enough to fit a small pocket/ numbers not too small for a phone this size/ good graphics/ big numbers on screen when trying to dial out/not great but a good camera phone/PRICEBADS:Really bad factory rings and music/no bluetoothConclusions: Buy this phone-u will not regret it.",4
"Infrared for PC connectivity does not work.

I don't want to rehash all of the stuff that's already been said about this phone. Here's something that nobody told me before I bought it: You cannot use the Infrared port on this phone to transfer data to and from it using a PC. You can use the infrared on the phone as a wireless modem for Internet connectivity (this works for me) but the EasyGPRS software provided to manage phone entries etc. does not work with Infrared. I've checked out all of the online support forums for this phone and I have not heard from anyone who has actually done this. When I called tech support they suggest that I buy their data cable (read: shell out another $70) for that purpose. It is very misleading to show this phone as being IR equipped while its use is crippled.BTW, I gave this phone 4 stars because it is still a sleek looking great phone.",3
"OK, but not super

WEll i am not going to bore you with the details of the phone. But i am going to bring light to a few concerns. The 1st would have to be battery life, i am on the phone about an avg. of 1-3 hours a day and this is really annonying to have to remember to recharge in the middle of the day. The 2nd would be an very very important thing that should be taken note of. This is the entire reason i sold this phone. when the folder is closed (the flip) the phone hangs on to a phone call for about 10 seconds, and the mic is working. I know that this is not a big concern for many, but when i am placing bids on contracts, OR speaking of a customers sensitive info, this is totally unacceptalbe.I know this is a good TOY, with a camera, and color screen...but is lacks power user features such as blue-tooth, IRA (that works), speakerphone, long battery life, and ability to hold a GPRS (internet) connection to a laptop for more than 20 min before going dead.I sold this phone and purchased a Nokia 6610, and have had MUCH MUCH better time........ i only recommend the E715 to those who are looking for a camera phone, and only care about looks, and not function.",1
"Good phone, mediocre battery life

Phone works okay - battery life is about the same as the 4 year old Startac I had until I replaced it with this phone - which means you'll get 2-3 days at best with moderate use. The display is ridiculously bright and must consume a heck of a lot of power - too bad there is no brightness setting. Camera quality is excellent for a phone, flash is pretty much useless (nice selling point, but only bright enough for pictures <12 inches from camera).",2
"Awesome phone, price aside

The best phone I've owned, so far, and I've owned quite a few in the past 10 years. I did a lot of research, and while the Motorola V300 seemed comparable, (with better rebates) It's just a different type of phone for a different type of person.If a phone has a ton of features, they better be useful and not be just for a fancy sales pitch. This phone looks better, is smaller, has an actual USABLE camera (w/flash type light).Cons: Battery life is very short, but with a little time/charging management, it works out.TAnother thing (which is T-mobile) is the darn T-Zones button in the middle of the 4way pad... Easy to hit by mistake, and button should act as a ""enter"" or ""select"" key, like the VGA1000, but someone decided to make it a dedicated T-Zones button (except in games).All in all, I expect to be happy with this phone for much longer than any of the others I've owned (Ericsson blows). If you are into spending a little extra, this phone will not disappoint!",3
"Great For a While, And Then . . .

I've had my E715 for over two years now, and my screen fried at the 1 1/2 year mark. It can still see things on the screen, but it's as if someone turned up the brightness feature so high that everything is washed out. I can barely read menus, and forget about having any wallpapers or seeing any photos. I wish the screen had lasted longer. I am currently searching for a different phone.",2
"My Experiences...

I've had this phone for about a year now, but after about 6 months the screen showed signs of damage. The screen is so bright that you can hardly read the menu prompts and there are lines going through the screen. I had never dropped the phone before the screen exhibited these problems. A friend with the same phone told me that he had dealt with the same problems, fortunately for him he had insurance (I do not [long story]).The reception on this phone has been on the weak side, I'm assuming that it's from the internal antenna. It hasn't disturbed me too much though, the increased pocket comfort may been worth it...Another problem I had with the phone was that the buttons are so flat, and there is so little distance between them, that it is quite difficult to dial or text message.For the positive points of this phone: this is a very attracttve phone and have received many compliments on it. It has a sleek compact and futuristic look that I have yet to see duplicated. The contrast of the silver and gray along with the retro style screen display give it a uniquely attractive look.Also, the phone is very small and reasonably light, which is a big reason why I bought the phone in the first place.",2
"Pros and Cons

I've had the E715 for almost a year now and like some others, the LCD screen is beginning to fade quite a bit and horizontal lines are pretty evident. Probably will have to take it to a T-Mobile store to check it out since I've heard it's best to take it to the store before sending it back (see reviews for T-Mobile's RAZR). Also really miss the speakerphone feature since this phone comes without it..",3
"Good phone........wish it had a speaker phone and blue tooth

I bought this cell phone in june of 2004 and it is still working great.....However after using this phone for an year the inside display has started showing signs of fading the colors are not the same anymore. I was reading some reviews about the drop call issue........it has not happened to me so far not a single time it has dropped a call. Well yeah it takes some time to initialize the phone book and other options once u turn it back on but believe me its not more than one minute. It has a really good camera with multi-shot option and its really cool. About the battery life......Yes the battery life is not that good (when you compare to Nokia)but its good enough for me i charge my cell phone every other day and i dont know why people want their cell phone to last for like 8 days.... its not that hard to put the charger against your cell phone. It is very light weight and compact with no externall antenna and thats the best part with no external antenna with GSM phones you dont need no external antennas.Yeah and about the looks of the phone i give it 10/10 because it does look great.",3
"Faded Screen

After I bought my phone in Oct 2004, I started reading reviews complaining the screen failure. It happend to me this morning, after 9 months of usage. It appears that it is not an uncommon problem. Does not look like Samsung has done anything for customers with defected products. I am sure my next phone will not be a Samsung.",1
"I agree with all who have problem with the display screen

I got this phone when it first came out after reading all the good review about the phone. After less than a year of use the display screen is fading and I could barely see what is on the screen. Now I see that other people are having the same problem and it not my fault but the malfunction of the phone.",2
"Worst phone ever!!!! Do not buy this phone!!!

I purchased this phone a little over a year ago and returned it to T-Mobile 5 times for replacement phones. The major problem is with the screen. Eventually, white horizontal lines will appear on the screen. When i talked to customer service at T-Mobile they say that this is NOT a known problem and are able to send out a replacement phone. I can't understand how this is not a known problem when I have had 5 bad phones. Am I just unlucky to have received 5 out of the 5 bad phones that Samsung produced? The second problem is that the phone will turn off at random. I have begun to constantly look at the display of my phone to see that it is turned on and working properly. Again, I called TMobile to complain about this and apparently this is a known problem and are willing to again send me out a replacement phone. Other than that the reception is horrible on the phone unless I am outside of my house or business. Overall I wish I never bought this phone! And sometimes wish I had never switched to TMobile. Their customer service is horrible and they are more than willing to send out this same replacement crappy phone over and over. But, they are not willing to contact Samsung and have Samsung take responsibility and force them to do a product recall. TMobile wants me to spend mopre money so I can buy another phone and pay almost retail price for a comparable phone. They will not give me a price break on a comparable phone with features that are really comparable. Over all I would rate this 0 stars and would look for a different model or different brand.",0
"Phone Has no Longevity...

I received this phone for Christmas of '03 - and while I have never had a problem with the battery life as some others have suggested (I travel frequently and have had no issues) there are a number of other very serious problems with the e715.For starters, I am on my third replacement phone. The original, after 8 months, began to show signs of ""decay"". It would reboot for no apparent reason, vibrate uncontrollably ( even when not on silent mode ) and the ringtones... well, the only way to describe them would be ""posessed"". They would speed up and slow down, play the wrong note, etc. It's not a particularly fun thing to hear at 2am in the morning.The worst part, however, is the LCD display. I began to notice fine lines in it, then within another month it had completely faded out that in sunlight, you couldn't read it at all.My second replacement went bad ( reboots and LCD screen ) within a month. I am now on my third, but it has already rebooted twice and the screen is showing lines. At this point, I'm just going to buy a new phone - I've had it!For the price of this phone (originally almost 400 dollars) you would expect better quality. I would not reccomend this phone unless you are the type who plans on buying a new phone every 6 months anyway to keep up with the latest technology.",1
"Countering the negative reviews........

To counter some of the gripes people have had with this phone I've been all smiles since upgrading about a month ago. First off, the internal antenna gets better reception than the standard little nub of an antenna that most other phones have. It's also a nice feature for those of you that carry the phone around in your pockets since there's nothing sticking out to get hung up on. As far as the knock of sudden dropped calls with the internal atenna, no problems in my service area. The battery life was an area of concern after reading reviews, but then, like all new things, you start out weak and build the charge as you go. It's gotten ALOT better at holding its charge as time has worn on. Though not as comprable to other phones I've owned (Nokia, Motorola) the E715 is suitable for a college kid like myself for talk-time and battery life. The ringtones that come preloaded are intolerable though. The front LCD display is VERY convienient when it's dark because it's always on showing time, signal strength, and battery life, not to mention the caller ID function. This phone has plenty of bells and whistles to keep you busy and the camera is a nice touch. This is a phone afterall, so the quality isn't the best, but it's still fun. Though this isn't as technical a review as some I just want to give the impression that this is a good overall phone and I would recommend it-- especially since it's price keeps dropping.",3
"Great phone..but

I would like to join to those who liked the Samsung E715. I only want to point out a few problems.1) The Calendar is a rudimentary, VERY poorly designed part of the system. Motorola is waaaay better. Can you imagine that it only takes about 20-25 entries before it is "FULL"? No automatic deletion of old data.2). Yes, it has an infrared port but what is to connect to? My XP computer has no problem recognizing the phone, however, no software can communicate with it, including Samsung's own "Easy GPRS"3) The battery life is scary short. Make sure you recharge it every day.Otherwise it is a good phone. I like it. Three start only because one expects more for so much money.Akos",2
"The ""Hot"" Cell phone for Dec. 2003

I purchased this cell phone because it was the newest on the market for Dec. '03. I know that better phones will come out next month, but for now, its seems to have a great technical boost in past cellular phones. The camera has a zoom feature, flash, and borders. The menu displays are in great colors and are easily navigated. The one minus I found with the phone is that it does not record the times of missed calls. So far the battery life is working good for me; I charge the phone every two days. I think this is due to talking on the phone alot as well as fiddling with all the display options. I found that adjusting the ring tone is not the same tone the phone will make when it actually rings. This is due to the speaker inside of the clam shell. From using Nokia, Motorola, and Siemens phones, I found that they are all pretty much the same. One brand is not necesarily better than then next. I wouldn't pay full price for the phone. But with rebates, it's a steal.",3
"Not as user friendly as the Motorola V300-

This is the first Samsung phone I have had and it does not quite measure-up to the V300. I am a TMobile customer and when I finally became too fed up with the V300's terrible camera, TMobile sent me this as an "upgrade".Here are the good features about this phone:1)it has no external antenna to brake off2)the camera takes better pictures than the V3003)it is very small but still comfortable to useHere are the bad things about this phone:1)the sound quality of a call on the receiver is tinny and sounds too 'digital' (much unlike the V300 which I did not realize how good it was until I received this phone)2)it lacks features! (maybe I was spoiled with the V300 but this phone does not have the 'technology' other phones seem to have. example- this phone does not have an easy to use datebook to set off alarms to remind you of appointments- it does not have a speakerphone which worked well on the V300 and was very handy at times- and just simply, it is like a Commodore 64 computer in a world of 3Ghz processors.)3)Lastly, it simply is not as 'smart' of a phone as the V300. In other words, it is not as easy to use, not as feature packed, and not as "practically designed" as it should be.Modern cell phones, in my opinion, don't need to be flashy and a work of art to look at, but they should accomodate the user with easy to use and practical features, and sadly, this phone just falls short.If you're debating between this phone and the V300- the V300 is an upgrade from this phone in every way except for the camera.",2
"This phone crashes once a week!

I have this phone a little over a year. This is my first Samsung phone and boy what a mistake! In the past 3 months the phone crashes at least once a week. I loose all my pictures, my downloaded ring tones and a few phone numbers here and there. I always have to delete everything in my phone and reload all my schedules, ring tones and numbers again from my computer. It is so annoying.The initialization time takes FOREVER! You need at least 3 mins to get to your phone book from the time you first turn on the phone.Battery life is short. I use my phone for business and I always have to carry an extra battery pack in my bag.The external camera button is badly situated. I hit that button accidentally all the time and I get tons of black pictures.I have not been able to find a good quality handsfree set out in the market besides the manufacturer ones (which by the way if you have a shallow earhole it is a nightmare to use).However, this phone is quite user friendly. You can pretty much figure the phone out without doing any manual reading.If you are a power cellphone user than I don't think this is your phone.",1
"Ideal phone

I recently purchased this phone and I am terribly glad I chose it over the Nokia 3650. First of all, the phone is very compact. I am in high school and the last thing I need is yet another bulky item to weigh down my backpack. I can conveniently slip this into my purse or pocket and not have to worry about it getting broken because it is also a very sturdy device.The camera is probably one of the best, if not THE best, I've seen on a phone. True, camera capabilities of cell phones are in their infancy, but if this is a primitive version of what's yet to come, I can hardly begin to imagine what happens when this technology improves.The camera has a very handy zoom, as well as a mediocre flash that, for almost all purposes, works like a charm.Although I could have used 'cooler' ringtones, the ones supplied with the phone serve their purpose. This aspect of a phone doesn't appeal to me as much, anyhow, because I usually have my phone on silent mode.All in all, the phone is compact, it has a great camera, the software on the phone is very user friendly and self explanatory, and with rebates left and right, this phone sells for as cheap as $45.",3
"Just don't buy this phone.

I have had this phone for 8 months. It worked well for about two weeks then it started having trouble connecting. I was forced to power down the phone and bring it back up again for almost every call. T-Mobil replaced it, the replacement was good for about 6 weeks, then it too started doing the same thing. I was annoyed, and did not want to go through the hassle of returning it, so I decided to deal with the problem. In the last week, it has started to not receive calls until after a restart, this, I can't deal with. I am once again replacing the phone. While waiting for the new one to arrive, my screen started to go ( horizontal bands ) This seems to be a common problem for others with this phone also, It's very hard to read and has to be held at a sharp angle in low light to even see the phone book names as you scroll through.Do yourself a favor, pick something else. I don't want this phone anymore, but I would feel way to guilty trying to unload it on someone on e-bay. It may make a good backup 911 only phone for someone, but that's about all it would be good for. You' have been warned.",0
"I gotta problem

I got my phone yesterday after wanting it since it was first anounced. Its a great phone except for 2 things. Somebody here complained about the phone freezing up when he tried to access the phone book, I have the same problem. After several tries it works fine. Two, I downloaded a ringtone through the phone. At first it worked fine but this evening it all of a sudden the ringtone stopped working. All the ringtones that came with the phone work.Does anyone know how to fix it with out having to re download it?Also does anyone know where i can get ringtones for free? And by free I mean at no cost to me at all unlike the places where they charge you to call them to get it for free.",4
"small but powerful...

This phone has everything! it has digital camera, organizer, internet, voice recorder, and many more features! Also its very small, sleek, light and fancy. The digital camera resolution is pretty good(I think above average). The battery seems small and week but it last for long time. The battery can last up to about 300 hours (if you don't use it for that long) and you can talk up to 4 hours! I believe that this is the best phone out right now!",4
"Stable Phone

I have owned three of these phones for more than a year and two of them live on a construction job site with form diggers. They get scratched, muddy, concreted, and sometimes wet, and despite some heavy scratches on two of them here and there. They work perfectly and the flip hasnt loosened a bit. They taken some good bangs and falls as well. Excellent reception, good camera system, and all around good phone.Samsung just makes the best phone products out there. I had the S105 before this and still the best phones on the market.",4
"The best phone I've ever owned

..and I'm from Europe, where the phones and networks are much better than in the States. I have to say that I think Samsung currently have the best software (and I used to be a huge Nokia fan). Amazingly light, very intuitive, great audio, and just looks great. I recommend this without any reservations whatsoever.",4
"Low battery life...!???

Is it just my experience or other owners feeling same .??Just bought 3 days ago...camera resolution is very nice ..Other features looks good so far. BUT battery life seems very low..as of today my talk time used was about 25 minutes avg per day..and it runs low on battery.",2
"Schmoopie

I had owned this phone for only 3 months, lost it, and was able to get a replacement for a $35 deductible. I received notice recently that the deductible has increased to $100 on this phone style. I was already paying $5/mo for insurance...why spend the extra if the phone costs around $100 to replace anyway?? I've owned the replacement for 2 YEARS now!!!...and now I can comment on how it's wearing out. I should be fortunate that it's lasted this long!I would like to find another style phoneCONS-The last few months the color screen has developed the horizontal lines and white fading as others have experienced. The last week it has been turning itself off and on while on a call. When it's done this, i get false text messages, and have noticed certain numbers disappearing from my phonebook!! Yikes!! What in the world? I assume the internal software is dying? However if you read other reviews, it seems MOST are having the same malfunctions, so heed our warnings with this model.-Several ringtones that I have purchased no longer work! I had personalized some for certain numbers/callers, now it's a huge setback when I want to know who's calling without even looking at the phone.-no speakerphone, and i'm finding i'd like to have that option nowadays.-the screen is smaller than other phones i've seen, so it's hard to tell how good/clear of a picture you took until you forward it to your computer to view full size. In the same reasoning, pics sent to my phone are small. The pic quality has been good, not excellent, the colors tend to change tint when it's focused.-External button for taking pics,so if the phone is in my purse and it's pressed, i find several 'black' pics taken, and meantime that can use alot of the battery.-The volume to hear isn't very loud at it's highest level, makes it difficult to listen to voicemails in the car.-SIM card memory is small..to save any text before it's full and be able to receive additional text, i have to move them to 'phone'.PROS...-Love the 'flash' feature...bright enough to be used as a flashlight, it has an external feature to turn it on, so quick access.-predictive text (t9) is a must for anyone like me that sends frequent texts!-You can personalize the 'ringtone' for the alarm to wake-up with-The exterior of the phone has been very durable having been dropped too many times, and floating loosely in a purse. Who cares how many scratches or dings are on the outside of a flip phone since it's the inside of it you want to protect...just like luggage!-Exterior flashing light feature that can be customized so easy to find phone in the dark, in a purse, when it is ringing, or text notification-Exterior caller id/time and date display. However 'picture caller id' is only visible when phone is opened.-No problems with using it overseas with calls, texts, or accessing my email account with the TMobileWeb. HOWEVER, please note if you make ANY changes to your T-Mobile plan, be sure to confirm that they have kept your int'l access available before you hop on your flight! They failed to do that when i changed my minute plan, and I didn't know it til i was in Europe with no reception! Fortunately I had a calling card to contact T-Mobile and it was rectified within hours (the horror to be without text ability!! Hahahaha..)-T-Mobile service has been excellent for me in the Denver area. I would never consider another carrier again having used ATT, Sprint, and Nextel over the years. My friends that have Verizon/Cingular/Nextel/Sprint complain about frequent dropped calls in Denver. For those that have negative reviews about their poor reception or dropped calls, it's most likely your service carrier and your location, NOT the phone!I shouldn't give this model the 4 stars, i'd give it 3...but i can't change it now thru amazon...I guess with being so used to it and the features, that you want to praise something you're comfortable with. But with the funky things that are going wrong with it and seeing others are having the same problems, I would rather spend the same amount and upgrade thru T-Mobile for a different model! Good luck with your phone shopping!",3
"Keeping my fingers crossed

I bought this phone for my wife a month ago, and she really liked it. It worries me that the past a few reviews are so negative. But I believe these claims are absolutely true. My first two samsung phones (SPH-300 and A460 from Sprint) all had display problems before. The first one lasted 3 years, and the second one only lasted 2 years (Can you believe I am so loyal to Sprint with very very poor receptions?). That's part of the reason that I switched to T-mobile. If the trend keeps, maybe this one will only last less than a year :)Other than this, the phone is really great. Taking sharp pictures, a lot of memory space, sleek looking outside, the size fitting your hand just about right.",3
"disappointing waste of hardware

This phone is adequate. The reception seems to be pretty good, which ultimately is the most important feature for a phone. It's quite small, the camera seems to work well, it's got a solid feel to it, and the screen is pretty nice. There's obviously quite a bit of technology crammed into this little sucker, which is why I find its failures all the more disappointing.* No e-mail. Are you kidding me? Samsung can get a crummy golf game to run in java and get a web browser running, but it was too difficult to work up a little POP interface? Ridiculous!* No voice dialing. Again, give me a break. Makes it unsafe for use while driving.* Ringtones are not assignable, and as other reviewers have also noted, the included ringtones are embarrassing and juvenile. Further, while, yes, it is a clam shell design, it would be nice if you could assign images to callers, so that, for example, the screen could display a snapshot of whoever's calling. Not incredibly useful, but easy to do. [Edit: My mistake -- you CAN do this, BUT they don't stay displayed throughout the conversation.]* Mine, at least, doesn't get the time automatically. My last phone did. I don't know what the deal is here.* The menu system is unintuitive and cumbersome, and the keys are not distinct enough from each other.* I agree: wtf is up with the camera and its loud snap noise?As a phone it seems fine, but as a gadget I'm really not impressed. All the hardware seems to be there, which is what makes the lackluster software for this phone so disappointing. I wish I'd bought something else, maybe the sony T610.",2
"best phone i've owned

by far the best signal quality and battery life on a phone i've owned. i just upgraded to the razer from motorola, but i don't really call it an upgrade. the samsung beats it hands down in signal quality, sound quality, and battery life. i liked the fact that it has a flash that doubled as a flashlight. i also liked the blinking light, because i could find it in the dark if needed. i can understand the people saying that they didn't like the screen dimming, but i never had a problem with it. it might be a bit dated now days, but if i did it over with now i would get it again.",4
"Good Performance

When I bought this phone, this was one of the best in the market.Advantages :..Good battery life..internal antenna still the performance is good.. digital camera is quite decent..i have uploaded quite a few pics and they turned out ok.--haven't had any problems so far have been using it for 2 yrs now....it has an external display as well which is gooddrawbacks..if u are msg..then it takes a bit time to change the lettes on the same key..the signal indicator light is little irritation as it flashes quite strongly.tried using it in holland..couldn't that could be coz of network problem",3
"Brilliant

I think Samsung has done a great job! I bought the phone 3 days ago and very impressed about the features built into this tiny little clamshell.If you are looking for a flip phone. It's the best you can buy.",3
"Best Camera Phone Out There

I have used a LOT of phones. I shoped for this phone for a long time. First, I tried the BRAND NEW sanyo 5500. Great phone, but you can't get the pictures off it without paying for vision. This phone is simply the best phone money can buy. Small, FULL of features, and although not cheap, a bargin compared to what you get. It has the SHARPEST screen of any phone on the market, and the best quality camera you will find in a phone. It does everything you could need it to do and more. It will hold everthing; contacts, pictures, ringtones, events. This thing even doubles as a flashlight (hold down one of the arrow keys on the side). All of this in a small, easy to use package.",4
"Just TWO things...

Well for me its far better than my old Samsung V205 when it comes to resolution, its size and memory space. But my problem with this phone are :first, I have to decide whether to you use the holster or the strap - you cant use both - the string knot is right by the holster clip so it will NOT hold well.second, the battery life is very poor! i charged it to the max , and yet the battery life (on stand-by) is ONLY 8-10 hours! : (Solution? I chose the strap and just bought a back-up battery from Samsung for $32.00.DaSHing@newyork.com",3
"What the heck! some previous reviews were crazy

This is definitely the best phone ever!Reception? I've never seen such good reception quality!Good design, camera(you can use instead of digital camera 1.0megapix)",4
"The Samsung time bomb

After a Samsung V205 which had problems, I was staying away from Samsung products but was given this by my company. Samsung seems to have problems with their charging circuitry or software because this phone developed the same sort of problem that my old V205 did. I would charge it all night, have a full charge in the morning, and 10 minutes into the first call of the day, it would die; the battery was flat dead. This charming behavior began a few months into my ownership. You have to really research it on the net, but I did eventually find out that this is a problem with Samsungs in general (although it's remarkable how difficult it is to get that information -- Samsung must have quite a legal department).I won't bore you with the warranty hassles dealing with Samsung. Suffice to say that you will have to fight for every concession and in the end probably just toss the phone and buy a different one. That's what I did.However, I don't give this E715 only one star despite its showing the same charging problems. This is a slick little phone with a lot of great features, so it gets an extra star. I don't really mind the charging problem because when it started to croak the company gave me a new one. If you can work a deal like mine where you get a new one for free every few months, I highly recommend this phone.",1
"just ok

Just bought the Samsung E700 cell phone (doesn't have the flash). A nice phone but .....* its dual band* no voice dialing* no bluetooth* really short battery life (2-3 days with 20 mins talking time / day)taking into consideration its price I'd say its just ok.",1
"fabulous

i've had this phone for over a year now and we've never had one issue because it thought my hands free was plugged in, when it wasn't. being a hardware developer, i understand that sometimes hardware fails. i just reset the phone and it was no big deal. no data loss what-so-ever. the only other issue i've had is that i left it outside in the car when it was 10 below, yeah so hardware doesn't like that so much. now my phone has different shade stripes on it, c'est la vie.reception has been stellar, the camera is better than on my sidekick 2 as far as picture quality and i talk a lot on my phone and only ever have to recharge the battery every other day.my roommate bought the same phone around 9 months ago and has never had an issue either.",4
"Why would you want any other phone?

The samsung E-715 is the best phone I have ever had. Every day I get comments on its unique look. The battery life is great, but if you constantly use the camera for hours on end it will go down fast, just like any other phone. The size and fact it was not external intenna makes it easy to hold and fits well in the pocket. One of my favorite features is the multi colored LCD light along with a regular LCD light that acts as a flash and a flash light, and it is pretty strong. The external display is bright and easy to read and display's the caller id and is used in self portrait mode, one that is superior to any other phone I have seen. I also like the camera, with its ability to take black and white, negative and other color modes. The phone also has amble amount of space for storing photos. The only problems I have had is with the EasyGPRS software with transfering thing wirelessly, but that is not the phones fault. I also wish that it had a ring tone that had just a normal ring.All in all the best phone with a great price.",4
"Good phone

First of all it is a good phone but I will tell what is lacks. It could have a few more features that can make it the best in the market. First no voice dial most new phones have it the phone. I had a panasonic in 2001 which had it. The external display can show a few more details than it does. It doesnot display the missed calls for more than 30 secs. One doesnt realise that they have missed call unless they open the phone. This is annoying. The manual is abysmally inadequate. It doesnt tell how to take self potraits or use the IR port. It doesnot tell how to delete wall papers or ringtones uploaded. Well I guess people like me who like to do things wihtout reading the manual can have a field day with this phone. Also it has a lot of ringtones, but i guess samsung has the impression that every body wants musical ringtones, and there are no ringtones in built which dont use its 40 polyphonic chord ringer except for the silly tmobile jingle. The pictures taken by the phone in low light have a reddish tinge to them.The display is very vibrant and is very bright. The sound quality is also very good. It has a great antenna (internal) I have crystal clear calls even in my basement where most of my other phones have lost the signal. The phone also has a very loud ringer which has an adjustable volume. The camera is great, the best I have seen on any phone. It has almost 9 megs of memory on but it is not shared among ringtones, the photos and the messages. I wish it had a memory card slot so that I could take a few more pictures at max resolution.Well if you want a fancy looking phone with loads of features i would recommend the Sony Ericsson T610. That phone leaves the sgh-e715 eating its dust. Also it is as heavy as this one and it has a lot of desirable features and it is cheaper than this one. But in spite of the all the things I do not like about the phone I will not return this phone because of the manual. It really allows me to play with the phone to discover new things. I really wanted to give it 3.5 * but amazon doesnt let me do that.",3
"Looks cool... that might be it

I've had this phone for almost a year, and I can't wait for my contract to be up so I can get a different phone. It sure looks cool, but it's performance doesn't keep up.Perhaps the most annoying thing about this phone is that it has a camera button on the side of the phone that regularly goes off in my pocket. Not only does it take black pictures of my pocket, but it makes a loud shutter noise. If it ever happened around any women I didn't know, I'd probably get a lot of strange looks, and/or a slap across the face.The user interface isn't very user-friendly either, and it's a pain to look up a number without dialing it, and there are only 9 speed dial slots.I like that it lets you store multiple numbers for each contact, but you can only have ONE number for each contact set to speed dial, and it does not tell you which number you called after you press the dial button. Not a big deal, but sometimes annoying if you are unsure if you selected someone's work or home entry, and all it says on the screen is their name with some dumb animation of glowing balls floating on water(?!)Lastly the display gave out on my last month. It's washed out and hard to see contrast. You can still see if you tilt it to a certain angle, and I am debating whether i want to bother with exchanging it under my equipment protection plan.Love the design of Samsung phones, and was happy with my previous Samsung, but I am not sure if I will get another one now. definitely not without trying it in a store first.",1
"I don't have this phone, but have seen it, look very cool

But do you know this phone has a very high radiation? google ""Samsung E715 sar cnet"". it is 1.41, veyr high",3
"I LOVE IT!!

THIS HANDSET IS THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST! THE PICTURE QUALITY IS AS PERFECT AS A DIGITAL CAMERA,EXCEPT WHEN TAKING MULTI-SHOTS ( CAN TAKE UP TO 15 CONSECUTIVE PICS ) FOR SOME ODD REASON, :< ..BUT HEY -- NO PHONE WILL EVER HAVE IT ALL.. YOUR ABLE TO CHANGE THE LOOK OF THE PORTRAIT FROM STANDARD TO SKETCH, SEPTA, NEGATIVE, ETC. THE RECEPTION IS VERY GOOD FOR A PHONE W/ AN INTERNAL ANTENNA. THE RINGTONES ARE PRETTY LOUD, AND FUN.. I WISH THE VOICE RINGTONES WOULD HAVE BEEN AS CLEAR AS THE MOTO V300, -- BUT SAMSUNG PRODUCTS IN GENERAL SURPASS, BY FAR, MOTOROLA QUALITY. THE MENU FORMAT IS USER FRIENDLY.. AND THE KEYPAD IS NOT IN ODD FORM, OR TOO SMALL AS OTHER PROVIDERS TRY TO UP SELL THEIR PRODUCTS. THE PREDICTIVE TEXT FORMAT IS T9 NOT THE HORRENDOUS iTAP. EMBEDDED ANIMATIONS ARE CUTE. ITS SMALL, ITS A FLIP.. SIMPLY PUT~~ I LOVE MY PHONE.. AND U WOULD TOO..",4
"Best Phone So Far!

Samsung makes it, what else we can say...THE BEST!",4
"WOW, best phone ever

This is the best phone I have seen. It's light, small, cute, and it does a billion and a half things. It's easy to use. (I didn't even read my manual and I can do everything I need to) I highly recommend it. (Even my cell phone geek friends are jealous!!!",4
"Reception is not as good as Samsung GSM is known for

Bought this phone when it came out and returned it three days later....In areas where my Samsung S105 would just cut out this phone DROPPEDGuess the internal antenna was a bad move for Samsung...Also, the camera flash was nothing more than a flashlight... haha and the camera quality was a novelty too...Other than that it was a cool little phone but NO WAY was it worth over $100.00",2
"this phone rocks but t-mobile suxxx

i live in Manhattan and when i go to upstate to visit relatives there is no service... im not saying this phone suxx im just saying the carrier (t-Mobile) suuux. dont get me wrong as u can see in the pictures this phone is awesome.... the LCD screen is great, the LCD screen outside is awesome and the picture qualities is fantastic. all im sayin is that t-mobile should expand its services thru upstate new york or im canceling this phone....",2
"i like it a lot

i like it a lot, its a great phone for the 30$ price here on amazon. cant really beat that.",3
"Decent Phone

I got this phone from a friend. It's a decent phone, takes good picures, but i have yet to explore it for mistakes.",3
"GREAT PHONE GREAT FEATURES

ive had this phone for about 3 weeks and so far i luv itthe gud:-the camera functions are amazing. it has one of the clearest pictures ive seen on a camera(im comparing this to a 3365). the flash and night mode are always a plus when taking pictures in dim light. the other modes on the camera are great features to the camera as well such as the muli-shot,timer,frames,picture quality/size , and sepia-sketch-black and white settings are great. you might say this is an actual camera with a phone feature-the sound and reception has never failed me once except for the one time i went paintballing an hour away from where i live (the place i went to prolly wasnt on the coverage map)-there is 9mb of space to offa so space isnt a problem-the organizer works well even though i dont use it as much-the phonebook is easily accessed and can store up to 1000 contacts...i like it because of the caller grouping because i can set a different ringtone and image to a different group-ringtones sound great and vibration is strong enough for you to noticethe bad:- the phone isnt as userfriendly as i thought it wud be ( i came off using a nokia 3390,nokia 3650, and a nextel i90)- the display isnt great in sunlight....but its not that big of a problem-the manual sux-i have no clue on how to use the IrDA to transfer pictures from my phone to my laptop so right now im thinkin of savin up for a data cable-one last problem is when i went to the samsung website, it sed that the OLED on the outside is permanently lit and doesnt require the use of battery engery to stay lit but it also sed that the OLED only lasts for 10,000 hrs. im not sure if this true and if it is then i want to kno if the external lighting wud switch to battery power after the OLED runs owt or wud i have to buy a nu phonethis is a great phone and the pros clearly owt weigh the consi recomend this phone to ne one who loves to take pictures and make computer slideshows",4
"Good...

Can somebody tell me how to mute the camera? Also, how can I transfer the songs and pictures to the phone?",3
"some new fee back for this baby,nothing like this per now

well again this is a great phone i like the fron lcd display when you hold the button in the side down it first show eather your analog clock or date and day then if you have missed calls it shows when preesd second time and if you hold it down the flash comes on as long as you pres it again to turn of or you put the 15,30 or 60 second in the lcd display if is dark enough their is your flash light and mention before can take pictures with the front close,reseption is very good has never let me down yes the voice dial or speaker phone is soemthing missing well i use my head set that the phone borught think is pretty need and i use my speed dial so not a problm think that the group dial is great when you can put some one else with different ringtones taht the regular and some logos to pop up in the front lcd pictuers if you use the super fine and vga640 *480 with the flash quality is going to be great rigth now im having some trouble with my t-zone but is not the phone is the service pretty good service customer service is very nice great plans better than cingular such i was fet up with their plains service and signal, still believe that samsung e715 is a great phone if planing to get a phone",3
"TOTTALY RECOMENDEABLE

this is a great phone some thingies such as battery searching for phone book when you turn in on and of and t- zone is not working that as thech service but has great fitures if you use it battery runs out with does fitures suchs as flash for camera zzoming and out the flash ligh when you press down the arrow in the side and if you have missed calls and use the arrow will give you te amt of missed calls if it takes pictures as a mirror with the lid close use the mirror fiture in the inside and change it to your convinient turn the flash on with the lid closespeaker phone not beggie use the head set and voice dialing well use the speed dial in sted if you are not super perfectionist wont bother you if planing to get a nwe pone flipy or just a pohone in general recomend this and the price now is very desnt...",4
"nothing out that compares to this baby

well i bought this phone 4 days after it came out is a great phone pictures are pretty good the vga i think is great th flash light is good the look is cool every of my friends that see the phone fall in love with it when taking pictures the effects are greate the zooming and moving the search arrows to the left ot right you change the quality of light on picture "if you didnt know" how meny pictures you can save is great the loading with the cable kit problaly is not the best eaither the infrared to down load the pictures but the email is pretty nice people now talk about the new motorola v300 well this is like cars you cant compare a mercedes with a honda no ofens but they take you to same places probably on the same time but the look in style and fetures are not compatible eaither the price so thats why you see more hondas on the streets stead of mercedes same thing with cell this phone look the v300 cant compare eaither the style and fetures this phone regarless cathes the eye of eany one out their the reception is good if you dont have good reception is becausee your area covereage not the phone regarless what phone you have and the battery IF YOU USE THE PHONE A LOT BATTERY DIE WITH EANY PHONE BUT THIS IS A GREAT PHONE",3
"*More like a 4.4*

Yo this phone is TIGHT! Really, its mad nice. It looks mad ghetto and it has an Internet and you can get all these tight ringtones WITH WORDS in like all songs like Drop It Like It's Hot and 1,2,Step. It also has a camera on it (many phones do it aint dat special anymore). Jus look at it; its mad ghetto... da only phone dats more fly are da T Mobile Sidekicks and dat new Cingular Razor Phone... aiight many phones but this 1 is really tight but its kinda old (it came out in da summer), and alot of new phones were made but dis 1 is still real nice. *Kinda expensive though*",4
"Think Twice

Ok, If you are getting this phone, think twice. Its not what you expect. It does not have any normal features that you would expect from a normal cell phone. This phone is made with the concept of form over function in mind. Very poorly rated among other phones, especially T610. the only good feature is the camera which will become obsolete within 1 month when new phones come out. I purchased the phone and returned it. If you are looking for pure looks, then buy the phone. If you want to actually USE the phone and have some extra features look elsewhere. Good Luck.",0
"GOOD FEATURES BUT CAMERA IS NOT GOOD

GOOD FEATURES BUT CAMERA IS NOT GOOD",4
"Large Humans of the World, Unite!

Sigh.Another 'chiclet' phone.Doesn't anyone plan to make a durable, larger phone that doesn't happen to be a PDA? I don't need games, or calendars, or phonebooks or other toys - my memory is fine, thanks. I just want to make calls from anywhere, anywhen.I am a fairly large man in good physical shape, and all of these small sleek flip phones are way too small and way too fragile for me. The buttons are tiny, and give very little feedback. When the microphone is at my mouth, the earpiece won't reach my ear, and vice versa. The phone is *too* light, too small, and won't take a beating, even in a belt case.Manufacturers, please - come out with a rugged, larger, non-flip phone for people like me, who can't deal with these tiny 'makeup cases'. A phone for Men. <g>",2
"Bad reception

This phone is ugly and heavy and has a terrible user interface even for techies like myself. It also drops calls like crazy here in Manhattan. The Moto V600 is a much better phone, takes better pictures, gives you better clarity and reception, is smaller, and is much, much cheaper. Get the Moto V600 if you want T-Mobile. Stay away from this ugly monster.",0
"incomparerable phone

I love the phone simply because it's portable and easy to operate .Though i don't have it personally, but since i saw the phone i fall in love with .If you can send more it nigeria it will be good,i am from nigeria and i know the taste of my country that they will like it very well.So i will appreciate if you can send one to me as one of your well wishers.I will like to read from you,pleas kindly mail on my address,if you grant my request or not.I feel like holding one of it.",4
"My Samsung E715

This is phone is alright to have but I like to get new things in my life, so this is why I am looking for something new.",4
"Good phone

I have had this phone for about 2 years and have never had any problems with it. It has NEVER deleted any entries or turned off ""by itself."" All of the pictures that I have taken have turned out great. The battery life is excellent as well, I only have to charge it about once a week.",4
"Not so good!

Main problem that I faced with this is, it automatically deletes some or all of the phone book entries and ringtones. It also automatically switches off. I had it replaced with another E715. But facing the same problem with this one too. I guess many others are facing the same problem with this.",2
"Love this phone!

I have to say that I've had this phone for almost a year now and it's the best phone I've ever owned. I read many reviews before purchasing it stating that the battery life isn't good at all, but I did not find that true. I use my phone daily, several times a day and the battery holds a charge wonderfully. I have not been happy with the cell phones I've had in the past (and that has been MANY). I loved this phone so much that my husband bought one as well. I wasn't in the market for a camara phone, but this feature proved itself nicely. Good quality pictures.I give this phone 2 thumbs up!",4
"WTF Samsung !

This is by far the worst phone I've ever owned. I had the Nokia 3650 and I wanted a smaller phone. This phone has virtually no features that my old phone had. I just bought this phone solely on aesthetics and because it had a camera. It doesnt look bad but thats about the only thing it has going for it. The picture quality is awful to say the least and I have to recharge it every 2 days(keep in mind I only talk about 10 mins a day because I hate talking on the phone). Not only that but my sometimes it tweeks and just turns off by itself and deletes numbers from my phone book. Please steer clear from this phone...",0
"Just got mine stolen, sad but not devastated

I loved this phone because of the antenna-less design, but like other reviewers mine started having glitches. If I accidentally let the battery die or turned it off, when I reboot it the screen is completely faded out (way too bright) and has lines through it. Also when you turn it back on after use it takes maybe 5-10 minutes to regain all of its features (phonebook and camera in particular--if I try to use the camera within a few minutes of turning it on, it says ""Please wait"" for a minute and then reboots itself).Even then, I may buy the same phone when I get my replacement because I like its features and its easy to use.Also I'd like to say I have had excellent service from T-Mobile unlike the other reviewer; they have been very helpful when I had issues (and I have had a few with minutes plus my phone just getting stolen). They are also very nice and polite to me even when I was freaking out this morning because I found out my phone was stolen.",2
"ready for a replacement

i have owned a samsung e715 since january of 2004. actually you could say i have owned 4 of them and i am fixing to own another. all e 715s i have owned have started to have scan lines and fade out. the phone works great and has some great features but if your screen fades out there is no point in having such good features. another thing is the pictures of the inside of your pocket which are great if you love black pictures of nothing, but i will say that when it does take a picture of the inside of your pocket it at least lets you know by releasing a shutter sound. the ringtones on this phone suck and that is all there is to say about that. also i have to recharge my battery about every other day and sometimes i do not have a charger with me when i need it. i bought this phone because it looks great and has the great features, but man it has been a pain in my hind quarters.",2
"Frequent Call Dropping and LCD defects

I have just requested my 2nd replacement phone (under warranty) within the last five months. This is the worst cell phone I have owned. It drops calls frequently (in Detroit Area). For the second time, the the LCD screen has developed a leaking ""black ink-like"" spot that obscures the screen.",0
"Not worth the price

I had this phone for roughly 3 months before giving it away. I had a very hard time changing from my Nokia 3650 to this phone. I was highly disappointed that it did not have speakerphone or voice dialing capabilities... not to mention bluetooth. Although I spent more for this phone than my friend did for their Motorola v.300, I begged her to trade me... and offerred to give her $50 in addition! I ended up going back to my old phone, which is almost 2 years old... but a much nicer handset. The battery life is highly unacceptable. I will admit the design of the phone is nice, as is the lcd. Very crisp and clear lcd screen. The pictures LOOK alright on the lcd... but just try to email them, and prepare for disappointment. they are even grainier than the photos I took on my Sonyericsson T300! I know it was not just my particular handset either, for I had to do 3 handset exchanges on it before I gave up for varying reasons... 2 of the phones would get staticky audio after I was on a call for 15 mins or so. In the end, I do NOT recommend this phone... get the v.600 instead. (or in my case, a nokia phone)",1
"Below Average, too expensive Phone

The biggest mistake that i made in buying this phone was that I got rid of my old one. My last phone made this one seem obscelete even though the new one cost three times as much and was a year younger. Coming from Sprint and having the run-of-the-mill sanyo camera phone (I can't remember the model number), this phone has made me begin counting the days until I can go back.The Samsung E715 is nice and light, it has some ok features, and it rings/vibrates very noticeably. However, I'm on my second battery and it's already died only 14 hours after being charged fully. The phone is a whopping two months old, and after being charged completely, I went to bed only to find out midway through the following morning that it had completely discharged itself. Not a single use beforehand. At any rate, this phoneis not worth the money, even if you get a great discount. The T-Mobile reception is 100% miserable. I've dropped most of my calls so far that I've made, and they were all to customer service!!! The customer service, by the way, is very good. They've given me a lot of free minutes as well as a free month of service for my problems.Typically I'm a very easy going consumer and don't rock the boat at all. I am very cognicent of different quirks to phones and their services, but this is past the line. Overall, don't buy this phone (if you're in the Cincinnati area in particular). Bad reception, horrid battery life, and overall the phone's layout is a disaster.Hope this helps.",1
"more info with this item

i want this item,so please tell me how to i get this",3
"A GREAT PHONE

this is a great phone some of the other people say the battery life is horrible this is not true all you have to do is recharge between 4-5 times and the battery life will be much beter on stand by and when you talk on the phone one thing thats not the best is that the phone does not have a speaker so in the car you cant call anyone without using your hands but its not that big of a deal all you have to do is program your phone with the people you want to call and you can get a headset and just go to the person you want to call and use the headset the last thing is that this phone is the best looking phone ever the motorola phones look so bad and are completly ugly even though the phone is not cheap (and i live in beverly hills) its worth the money so you should go out and buy one",3
"the worst phone from samsung...crap....

this crappy Samsung E715.. is the worst i have ever seeen. i've owned it for a year and it started to have the same display problem ( like many other customers of the e715).... and after exchanging the phone with t-mobile, the display is fine but the phone started to give queer ringtone sounds. the ringtone is singing very very fast and its such a pain to hear your phone ring!!!!! my first phone had problem with the phone book also!! it would delete the phone book entries stored to the phone overnight. initially i thought it was coz of over charging, but it was going on every couple of weeks and i had to call t-mobile to replace my phone. the picture quality is dreadfully poor... no individual ringtone can be given to each number but has a group ringtone option ( which is sick to have... no individual option but a group option... ""r u using ur brains SAMSUNG engineers...."").. no option of saving the pictures to the simcard...( it was painful to lose all my 100 odd pics when i had to return my phone for exchange and i lost interest in taking pics anymore after i got the exchange phone). i called t-mobile to make my 2nd exchange. my friend also had the same problems as i had and i would strongly recommend t-mobile to discontinue issuing this model any more and pray god to give the Samsung engineers useful brains to think better and make better phones!!!!!!",0
"Poor reception and too delicate

There is no way to adjust the screen brightness on this phone. My screen is so bright it is impossible to see photos I've stored on the phone, and I cant see numbers in the address book once they're highlighted by the cursor. Forget about trying to use the phone in the sunshine! I have a lot of complaints, but I'll move on to the major one: the reception is terrible! I have always used Nokia phones, and I'll go back. I was just tempted by the gizmos on this phone. I thought a flip phone would be more durable, but it seems so cheeply constructed, and you can still scratch the camera lens by putting it in your pocket, so you might as well get whatever phone you like and just get a case if you care. Frankly I'm just going to chuck this phone. It has made me crazy. On the flip side, when it was new it was pretty cool for a while...",1
"O.K. at best. Overpriced, don't buy the hype.....

Samsung has been working hard to keep their share of the cell phone market and have been successful in some cases. Last years offering, the 205v was in my opinion one of the better phones on the market as far as overall construction, feature offerings and reliability. This years phones leave a little more to be desired...The E715 is of course feature packed offering all the phone book goodies as well as the picture with flash option. The features are typical of this price range. What is lacking is quality. I tried 3 different cell phones in the last 3 months. The E715, the 206V and the Motorola V300.Samsung would do right to take a lesson from Motorola on cell phone engineering.The V300 eats up the E715 in every department ranging from screen quality, usability, memory management, call quality and reception quality , to overall sexiness and desirablilty of product.The E715 has a cheap and under-engineered feel to it. The button pad is too smooth to provide distinction between numbers and the unintuitive design of the menu programming was enough to drive me take the phone back and demand a Motorola replacement.I strongly recommend NOT buying this phone unless they pay you generously when included with a new contract.",0
"Nice size, good reception, but poor usability

Pros:- Small size (and definitely the no-antenna packaging)- Better-than-average receptionCons:- No Bluetooth- No ""ordinary"" ring tones out of the box",1
"Best Phone To Date!

I looked for this phone at a store, they wanted to charge me 324.00 including tax. I got it online for 49.99! What a bargain! I ported my number from Cingular Wireless which sucks in my area. I went from almost no signal with Cingular to always a full signal with T-Mobile. The phone is slim, slick, and great looking. Has great reception and a nice color screen. Best phone I have ever had! Would reccomend to everyone!",4
"Don't buy Samsung E715

The reasons are:1. The screen display becomes complete while after 6 to 8 months of use and you can't see any thing on the screen after that.2. The battery life is the worst of any phone I've ever owned. It MAY last 2 to 3 days in stand by IF I don't use it at all; if I use the phone at all, even just 10-15 minutes, no more than one day on a full charge.3. The only good thing abount it is just the look and you can enjoy it for 6 months are so and later you have to junk it as display goes off!",0
"great phone

This is absolutely one of the best phones I have seen for a long time.It is lot better than v205 in the picture quality and also the style is amazing with the built in camera which i love d it even the flash and talk time are very good.I am waiting to buy one for my girlfriend also soon.The pricing of 299 for this phone i guess in not bad at all for all its features and specifiactions.The spring camera phone SUCKKKKKKKKKs , as their service sucks.",4
"The SAMSUNG TIME BOMB says it all...

I've had my phone for less than 8 months. All the sudden the battery will take a full charge and then ""WHAM!"" it's drained in 10 MINUTES! I kid you not... 10 minutes. So when this started happening I ordered another battery. As I placed my battery order I opened my phone to see if I had any juice left and come to find my 16 billion trillion color screen is now 8 colors, washed out and flickering! Yes, this $300 pile of crap is just that... a 300 dollar pile of crap.Now that I've charged the battery again the monitor is still crap but the same battery that couldn't hold a 10 minute charge is holding a full charge leading me to believe this phone has tons of quirks that are just coming to surface.If you plan on buying a $300 phone... don't buy this one. The people that say the photos this thing takes are great must wear contact lenses or very thick glasses. The picture quality is HORRENDOUS!Also, let's look at some of the things that this ""top of the line"" phone doesn't have like VOICE DIALING and BLUE TOOTH (oh yeah, and I good service provider)! Why bother? Spend $300 on something reliable and loaded with features.",0
"screen contrast too bright

this is my second e-715 with the same problem the screens contrast goes too bright after 6 months you can not adjust it",0
"Some tips for novice users

1) Battery life improves after the first few charges. My first charge lasted 48 hours with minimal usage. My third charge lasted just over 4 days with about 90 minutes of total talk time and about a dozen pictures taken. So be patient.2) It took me forever to figure out that if you want to take pictures with the lid closed, you have to hold the camera button on the side down for a few seconds.3) EasyGPRS is the software you want to use to link up the phone to your pc. You can download your photos, call lists, phonebook, etc., or upload new backgrounds, ringtones. The data cable is pricey, I use the IR port on my laptop to connect.4) I got the samsung leather case for the phone. I dont think I'm going to use it often. When its on, it causes the flip to not close nicely, and it has a plastic cover over the external screen and camera, so camera shots come out even more blurry. But the case looks nice otherwise, and I'll probably cut the plastic part that is around the camera.5) I dislike most of the built in ring tones. They sound great technically, but there arent much in the way of discreet rings for the office. Most free ringtones on the internet are conversions of pop/hip hop songs, and are also inappropriate for a workplace. On the plus side, you can use mms for ringtones, so you can get mp3 type versatility for your ringtone.6) Hold the volume button down a second or so while closed and the flash light turns on.Dont be fooled by the fact I gave this phone 4 stars. Its the best phone I've ever owned. There are lots of little flaws that everyone else has mentioned already. But I think its the perfect format (flip phone, no external antenna), small, and extremely attractive. The only other TMobile phone I would consider is the Motorola V300 (V500/600 coming next year).",3
"Good phone!

I was looking at some of the reviews on here and wanted to clear some things up:You CAN set different rings for different users. You can also set different graphics to display on the front screen when they call. Simply go to the Caller Groups/Friends list in Phonebook, and set your preferences there.The fact that the phone doesn't set the timezones automatically is a wonderful feature for me. I can choose exactly what time I would like to have. For instance, I can set the clock ten minutes ahead, as I hate being late.The ringtones don't really bother me.I get wonderful reception.I am often drawn to aesthetically pleasing devices, and this is one of them. The light indicator in front is a great feature. You can also mess with that so it changes for different modes.The zoom on the camera is O.K.The flash is wonderful. Love the voice memo function too.I've dropped the phone on numerous occasions due to clumsiness and it's just fine. (Phew)The flash also serves as a flashlight that stays on for about 15-25 seconds. Great when trying to find your way in the dark, or keys...I do wish there was video on this phone.Is it too much to say that overall, I love this phone?",4
"Overall a great little phone

This phone is probably the coolest looking phone out there, and there's precious few sacrifices made with it. The internal antenna gives me pertty good reception, for T-mobile (San Diego, CA). The camera is just about the best I've seen in a mobile phone. It has adjustable brightness, and a zoom feature (of questionable quality). The best part is that if you have a laptop or other computer with an infrared port, you can use the free software available on Samsung's website (EasyGPRS) to move pictures off the phone, and upload wallpapers and ringtones to the phone, without paying WAP charges. So far, I've been totally happy with the battery life, but then I'm not snapping pictures three hours a day, or expecting it to go for weeks without recharging. The external display is a blue organic LED, not color. It's not a downside-- the signal strength, clock, and battery icons are always on and lit-- also helps finding your phone in the dark. The main part of the external LED is used for an analog or digital clock which stays on for an adjustable amout of time after closing the phone, and as a grayscale viewfinder for using the camera in self-portrait mode. Photos attached to the caller ID don't show up on the outside, just the text caller ID. Overall, a great little phone for GSM 900/1900 use.Regarding a couple of things I saw in other reviews: Yes, the battery life is short on the first couple of charges. This is mentioned in the manual, and isn't uncommon for Li batteries that have sat around for a couple of months. Just charge it up all the way, run it until the battery warning goes off (sounds like a doorbell chime), charge it up all the way, and you'll be fine.The IR port: it can't talk to other phones or PDAs. It can (and does) work with the IrDA port on a Win2k or WinXP machine, and Samsung's easy GPRS software. You can use it to upload 128x128 pixel images for wallpaper, upload ringtones (I've uploaded a number of .mmf files, all work just fine), and download pictures from the camera to the PC. You can also use it as a modem, letting your computer access the net using the GPRS system-- note that unless you have the unlimited GPRS plan, you'll pay by the MB. Still, kind of nice to be able to check your e-mail from anywhere.Pros:Stylish, lightweight, seems pretty durableExcellent internal and external screensSuper-easy connectivity without shelling out for a data cable (if you have IrDA on your computer)Very customizable ringtones and wallpapersBest phone-camera I've seen so farCons:Slight buzzing noise when using the phone in a very quiet place, nothing majorReception so-so (but that's more T-mobile than the phone, I think)The phone comes with NO decent ringtones, if you don't want a song or the t-mobile jingle, you'll want to download a ""normal"" ringtone right off the bat. Some of the more annoying ringtones use the three-color LED on the front to make your phone look like a disco. Yech.Not a tri-band, so it can't do GSM 850/1800 regionsDefault settings ""out of the box"" seem to be designed to annoy you and everyone around you (loud t-mobile jingle ringtone, loud keypad tone, annoying flashing leds indicating service, ugly T-mobile/Catherine Zeta-Jones wallpaper).Everybody wants to play with your phone, which can get annoying ;)",3
"Great phone, but some flaws

My last phone was the AWESOME Samsung S105; a full featured phone that I miss..but not too much. The Samsung E715 is certainly better, especially the screen quality.Pro's:1. Great design and good build quality2. External display3. Flashlight feature with LED external light that is also used as the camera flash4. Fairly quick internet connection with T-Mobile service5. High quality head phoneCon's:1. When closing the flip phone during a call it doesnt disconnect for a few seconds so if the other party starts to say.."wait hold on a minute"..it in effect gives the impression that you've heard them and then choose to disconnect them. Trust me this has happened several times. It's annoying.2. The camera makes this ANNOYING and LOUD snap shot noise when taking a picture. It's due to regulatory requirements in Korea so it cannot be turned off or lowered. Very annoying.3. The battery life is hardly that good. Buy a car charger. They are only about twenty bucks.4. There are ZERO "regular" ring tones; ie - a "ring ring" or a "buzz buzz". Most are odd ball tones and songs that sound immature for anyone not in highschool. However, T-Mobile offered to credit me back for the cost of downloading one off the net.5. You cannot assign ring tones to specific callers; something that was offered on the S105. This is by far the worst feature I belive. Now I have to run to look at my phone every time it rings if it happens to be in another room at home. Before I could "hear" who was calling by the tone that was assigned to that caller.Over all I love the phone and think Samsung did a great job at designing this one.",2
"Great phone - but beware on family plans

No problem with phone, it works great.If you are thinking about buying more than 1 phone from Amazon then switching to family plan as they suggest you can do, beware the following:Amazon claims it doesn't matter which plan you purchase at checkout since you will be switching it to family plan when you get your phones. Not true.T-Mobile starts your account on the day they get the activation request from Amazon. In my case, they started my plan on September 9 and I didn't even get the phones delivered until 9/14. I activated my phones when I received them and switched immediately to the family plan, no problem. BUT I had to pay pro-rated fees for the plans I purchased with the phone from 9/9 to 9/14. This amounted to $6.67 per phone - PLUS I was hit with all the state and federal fees for those pro-rated plans in addition to paying them for the family talk plan.So when Amazon says it doesn't matter what plan you pick if you are going to switch to family talk plans, they don't know what they are talking about.",4
"the data cable

I bought a $15 USB data cable off of EBAY and downloaded the free GPRS software from Samsung.com. With those, it is incredibly easy to transfer (with no extra cost) pictures from your phone to the computer, your phonebook to and from the computer, ringtones to the phone (GPRS software even gives you like 20+ free ringtones), wallpapers to the phone, and apparently (I haven't tried this) if you sign up for the unlimited internet access you can connect your computer to the internet at 56Kbps.I love this phone. The camera quality is definitely not perfect, but by far the best I've seen. It has zoom and flash features that work really well. I've been able to take decent enough quality pictures to use for listing items on ebay.I bought this phone for $50 off of here w/ rebates, and the only complaint I have at all is that T-Mobile will lead you to believe that this phone comes with the AOL Instant Messenger software installed on it. This isn't true. There's 4 digit codes that you send all of your ""Instant Messages"" to like you are text-messaging and everything having to do with AIM comes in like a text message. Its easy enough to use though.Other than the battery life, which actually seemed to improve after the first couple of times, I've had no problems whatsoever with this phone.",4
"Pretty good phone.. an improvement from my v205

I had the Samsung V205 and then I decided to try the E715 out. FYI to people with battery problems, with these kind of batteries, you must let it drain completely and then charge it.. kind of like building up your battery life and doing this a few times, it will improve your battery life immensely. I've been a T-Mobile customer for a while now and I stay with them because: 1) They are now no. 1 in customer service, 2) Great rate plans, 3) It works great where I need it the most!Now the additional features that the V205 didn't have that this little gadget has is:1) Caller ID pics.. although you won't be able to see it on the external display, when you flip it open, you'll see that person's face.2) The camera now has a flash as well as a zoom. And with that, it is able to take pictures in gray (black and white), negative, sepia, and sketch. Also, you can do multi-shot with this as well as put lots of different kind of frames to your pictures.3)You can download games with the E715 whereas you cannot do so with the v205. Furthermore, the games are actually java with E7154) The flash can also serve as a flashlight. Which is quite useful sometimes when you don't know where you're walking and the light is pretty bright.5) Voice memo.. nuf saidOtherwise, it has the usual features. It has an alarm, calculator, calendar, to do list, MMS, SMS, you can download ringtones (which is a big help since some of the ringtones sound pretty crappy), as well as games and pictures. Pretty much all the usual stuff is in this phone.. except you won't find bluetooth on this.Another thing is that the external display is like a blue-green thing against a black background.. which is pretty cool since you won't have to press a button just to see the time... it's always lit up so you can see it well. Also, the pictures that you can take by lookin at the external display will be a bluish-green color but when it's saved, and you look at it, it's in full color so no worries there.Overall, I have enjoyed this phone and no problems with it really. Another great thing is that it doesn't have an annoying external antenna to get in the way so it's a good buy.",3
"(Mostly) Great!

I bought this phone a week ago and have been almost completely satisfied.Depending on one's area, of course, the reception is as good as any other phone I've used, albeit that is not many.The camera is fun as long as you don't expect the same quality of pictures you would get from even a lower end digital camera. This is no complaint - it is a phone; the camera is just a perk.Menu navigation is set up to be quite simple with everything in close reach. Shortcuts (which are customizable) make getting to the most commonly used functions a snap.I use text messaging like crazy. The last phone I had was a Motorola with the iTAP predictive text and I had grown so accustomed to it that I was hesitant to switch to a phone that used T9, the other (perhaps more commonly used) program for predictive text typing. I had used it before on another phone and wasn't very fond of it.I was pleasantly surprised to find that this phone, with T9, was by far the best I had used for typing text messages. The vocabulary is larger than that of my last phone and the BEST part about it is this: If there is a word that one uses (especially if used often) that isn't in the phones vocabulary, one can very easily add it so that for all future uses the phone will know the word one is writing. It is great!Using the infrared port to syn with my laptop has been almost perfect. It is an easy way to manage and back up my phonebook and to transfer new ringtones to my phone (which, I have discovered, can be found for free and in ABUNDANCE at http://www.free-polyphonic-ringtones.tv) as well as pictures to and from the phone.The pictures from the phone to computer, however, have caused me some trouble. I purchased the data cable (and soon returned it) and found that after some use, the included program would crash when trying to download pictures from my phone to the computer - using either the cable or the infrared. I think it is a software problem and will hopefully be fixed soon.Aside from that the phone is beautiful and I love everything about barring one other point I should bring up:No matter what sound setting (ring, vibrate, no ring, volume down, etc) I have it on, when I take a picture there is a loud camera shutter sound. As far as I know there is no way to remove this short of altering the firmware programmed on the phone. It is annoying and prevent the taking of pictures on the sly, but it can be lived with.I hope that this has been of help.",3
"Some of the previous reviewers are CRAZY!

I am a cell phone junkie. This is my 11th phone in 2 1/2 years. Among my most recent phones were the Samsung S105, the Nokia 3650, and the Sony Ericsson T610. The Samsung E715 was the first phone I bought at first sight. No thought was necessary, I had to have it.First of all, the price on this phone is entirely adequate. On release it's cost is lower than the 3650 and the T610, and this phone is vastly superior. The screen and camera quality are absolutely brilliant and unrivaled. The flash is decent and beats any other phone that has a "night mode". The flash really makes taking pictures in low light possible. The quality of day time photos is superb. The camera on the 3650 was pretty good, while the SE T610's camera was worthless. With this phone, I will absolutely use it on vacations to take pictures. Based on the amount of pictures I have on it all ready, I'm guessing I'll be able to hold 60 pictures using the super fine and largest size selections. This may not seem like a ton of room, but the fact that it is so easy to email pictures from the phone, the memory is adequate.The screen quality is absolutely brilliant and is the best I've ever seen, bar none! You will be utterly amazed when you open the flip and see the vibrant and stunning color display.The external display is awesome as well. The digital clock, battery indicator, signal strength indicator, and other indicators (message, alarm, silent, etc - if necessary), remain on at all times. it's nice to just pull the phone out of your pocket and be able to check the time, see if you have a message, or missed a call, without having to hit any buttons.The RF beats the three previous models mentioned above, hands down. Where my T610 wouldn't even get a signal, calls on the E715 are crystal clear. I have not had one call (in the past week since I've had this phone) that has had anything less than stellar sound quality. So, the previous reviewer was incorrect in saying the enternal antenna was a mistake.The ring tones on the E715 are louder than the S105 - so Samsung has corrected that problem. The only problem is that there is not a standard ring tone, which is a bit frustrating, but it's a small complaint.The flashlight is another added bonus. I'm constantly walking through a dark apartment at night, so that the light doesn't shine under my roommates doors. Well, the flashlight has proved to be really helpful.People gripe about the lack of bluetooth and voice activated dialing I have never used bluetooth and voice activated dialing has proved to be too much of a hassle for me. It takes forever to set up and doesn't always work correctly anyways.It's a great phone and well worth the price. No phone will create the "WOW" factor that this one does. Everyone who has seen my phone has gushed over it. It's the classiest, most stylish phone I have ever seen, and it has the performance to back up it's beautiful looks.",4
"jaw-dropping technology

That's the reaction everybody has when they see this phone.Flip it open, and the display is not only detailed, it's BRIGHT! Yet it's standby and talk time are outstanding.The inobtrusive built-in camera is actually useful (VGA resolution) even in low light conditions. For really dark scenes, it has a white-light LED that illuminates the scene briefly. I find myself taking all sorts of snapshots that I could never take before because the phone is right there by my side. (My digital cameras are often put away somewhere and only dragged out for expected photo ops.)The ringtones are startling; the birds chirp convincingly; the bells ring with scintillating clarity; there are even some short passages with the human voice. Listen to the ringer just once and you will wonder why you've been listening to those annoying buzzes on your old phone for so long.Oh yes, I almost forgot. Reception and voice quality are at least equal to the best I have heard to date (Siemens S46). Buy this phone. It has no equal.",4
"Samsung's Rep Is Overblown, But a Great Phone for 6 Mos!

Initially upon signing up with T-Mobile, I shelled out good money to get one of the first *affordable* camera phones on the market -- the Samsung V205. I had to send this phone back literally 5 times, before upgrading to the E715 (again, paying a lot of money, and renewing my contract in order to save a couple of hundred bucks). At first, I was dazzled by this phone; I thought it was great. I've had it for about 6 months now, and it's crapping out in the exact same fashion as the V205, leaving me to believe that perhaps the problem is not with the phone models, but with Samsung themselves. The problems are as follows:* the screen blanks out, and the phone shuts itself off, even with a full battery quite randomly. For instance, I opened the phone to check my organizer, snapped it shut, and the phone just shut off. This has occurred 9 times already in the past 2 days. Additionally, after this happens, it will not turn on again, or get to the little welcoming screen and just shut off. This was the problem that caused my hatred of the V205, as there is really no fixing this.* you can't save your photos on the SIM card, thereby costing you all of your irreplaceable pictures when you inevitably have to get yet ANOTHER new phone.* the variety of ringtones, or lack thereof, make it somewhat of a marketing scheme to pay for niftier ones.* The flap covering the headset input is difficult to move out of the way. To talk on the phone in the car, you need to be expecting a call, as you will miss the call by the time you get the flap to stay out of the way so you can plug in your handsfree.* You can't keep the phone on the clip and speak into it. Both the Samsungs I've had, you have to detach the clip to open the phone. Very annoying if you have a tendency of leaving things places.* it will tell you that it detects over 5 bars of service, yet say searching for a while, and NOT give you any service* takes a while for the phone to rev up and for you to use it after you get it onGood points are present, also, though:* the reject call button is great* photo caller ID -- brilliant* in class, you can make the phone stop vibrating without even opening the phone, by pressing the side button.* sleek design with nice colors.* picture quality better than some phones* stores a LOT a lot of pix* offers you a lot of options in terms of customization, like icons, fun groups for specific ringtones, different sounds for the keypad, if you activate the folder it makes noises when you open or close the phone* voice recorder is pretty clear, sound quality not bad* rings loudly, though doesn't vibrate and ring at the same time like Nokias do* antenna-less, but its reception is actually not as good as some cheaper phones.I hope this was helpful to you guys out there. Good luck!",2
"Above avarage phone at a GREAT Amazon Price!

The E715 Phone is a good (B+) phone overall for the money that you will spend. I recomend that you purchase the phone from Amazon and save some $$$. The FREE shipping is faster than you may expect. I recieved my phone in 7 days (business M-F). The phone was shipped via UPS.The PROS:1)The E715 along with T-Mobile offer EXCELENT customer service - you may have to be on hold... for half your life, but the service rep. WILL attempt to HONESTLY solve the problem. 2) The E715 has NO external antenna. At first glance seems to be a bad idea... however the service reciption in the San Francisco Bay Area is EXCELENT (East Bay). 90% of the time the E715 has all service bars lit. I have never dropped a call yet... well I did drop a call but it was my Ex-Girlfriend... lets just say the call was ""oddly"" ended. 3) The battery life on the E715 is good provided that you restrain from constant menu surfing and pictures. Under SEVERE heavy use the E715 will die in about 2 days (48 hours) on a 3 hour charge. 4) If you like menus, then your in for a treat... Thank goodness they are relatively simple for the modest computer user. 5) The E715 has a cool service light (7 color - one color or disco inferno like rotations) and a bright LED light/flash. 6)The E715 has 1000 number memory and 200 number sim memory. 7)The screen is bright!... at night... avoid sun. 8)The volume of the ringer and calls are LOUD. 8)The external screen is NOT COLOR... however I find the numbers, icons and symbols that appear are VERY CLEAR; compared to color screens that are SO small you cant read the numbers... MUCH better on the eyes.The CONS:1) The pictures that you capture on the E715 are pasted onto the menu screen in DVD 16:9 box with voids on the top and bottom... this can be ugly. 2)The 7 color service light CAN NOT identify who is calling... Example EX = RED! MOM = GREEN!. 3)The included ringtones are the worst songs EVER! you have 25 included - be perpared to download or listen to the T-Mobile chime for a LONG TIME. 4)The LIGHTS (service and LED/flash)and external caller ID are so bright, if they are on in a dark bedroom you will not get any sleep! - I find that I gave to turn the E715 upside down on a pillow to avoid the icons/time that always remain lit.5)The E715 camera can turn out some undesirable pictures if you are not close to the object (within 3 to 5 feet).Conclusion: If you want a GOOD (B+) phone for the money - choose the Samsung E715 and plan from Amazon. If you go to a T-Mobile store they will not be able to offer the same price with the ""special offers"" offered here at Amazon.If you like this phone and you have DEEP non-college pockets unlike me!(SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY and LSU) and want a GREAT phone I recomend the Moto V600 (A+) and a plan from here on Amazon... Its good to WAIT the price will DROP!",3
"Great Phone for a decent deal

I have this phone for the past 3 months and am very very happy with the deal I got. The phone has great features. Apart from all the basic features, it is a great camera phone. I brought this phone not only for its looks but mainly for its camera. Lotz of options like zoom, contrast and brightness enhancement, multishot (a very useful one for clicking photos on the go). The best thing is the photo quality and the photo size (starting from 128X120 to standard 640X480).Drawbacks are:1) It takes a couple of seconds for the required feature to get initialized.2) The screen is smaller than some other camera phones.3) In the silent mode, sometimes, even after the call ends the vibration persists.Apart from these minor things it is a class apart from all in its category and the lightest camera phone I have ever seen or used",4
"umm

Pros:Stylish (looks better than other brands')crystal clear screen + colors good (samsung is known for the LCD monitor, they are #1 in market)camera is good. zoom and flash light features are coolplenty space for everything. games,ringtones, pictures, sms, phonebook..etclarge ext. lcd.Cons:BatterylifeI would give this phone 4stars if the battery life was good.(...)",2
"I love the phone but it has some real problems

This phone is amazingly small and light for a camera phone; it even has a flashlight/flash. Problems the phone has that I find to be a real problem: 1. The battery life is the worst of any phone I've ever owned. It MAY last 2 to 3 days in stand by IF I don't use it at all; if I use the phone at all, even just 10 minutes, no more than one day on a full charge. 2. No voice activated dialing. I like to use a speaker type hands free kit in the car so I don't have to look at the phone to answer, talk or dial. I think all phones should have it. 3. It is not very user friendly. The menus are not logical and are confusing. 4. It has an IR but it doesn't sync with your computer. You can't transfer anything. I don't get why they even have it. They have software and cable you can purchase that will let you backup the phone numbers you enter and photos you take, but (5) no syncing with Outlook, your PDA or anything else. 6. If you buy ring tones or wallpaper, you can't back those up.I do love the phone for its size, weight and even the color, I find it easy to hold and talk with. The sound isn't the best, but it isn't bad either. It rings nice and loud and putting it on vibrate is easy. I can't put the phone in a standard cell phone holder for the car because the camera button is on the side and it's a long key, the holder makes the camera come on. I had to get a small holder that only grabs in one small area on each side. I've had to purchased 3 additional batteries and every kind of charger available because the average use of a battery is 15 hours (regular phone use for me is: about 10 minutes a day, use the "t-zones" for a minute or two once a month, in 6 months I've taken a total of 9 photos, and transferred data twice). The battery lasted 3 days ONCE, when I was home sick and didn't use the phone and one 24 hour day I had to replace the battery three times as they completely discharged. I'm use to a battery lasting 5 to 8 days (like this phone says it will last).I also like T-Mobile. Their customer service is really good, the features they offer on their web site are great, the prices for wireless modem and wireless web are incredibility great and the national calling price plans are very good compared to what I?ve seen elsewhere. I was with AT&T since they bought out L.A. Cellular. The customer service was great for years, but got so bad I?d wait on hold for hours and couldn?t get through to a person for days.",2
"Two phones, same problem

I bought two E715 from amazon around 10 months ago. Now both of them have the same problem: the display screens are fading. one totally white out and another one is Ok but some horizontal fade lines are coming up.I will send the white-out one back for repairing. If the second one dies, I will buy new phones but will not be Samsung.So many hassles if you want to send them back.",1
"a good upgrade from the v205

i upgraded recently from the samsung v205 and i was pleased with this new phone. it's compact and light frame felt solid in my hands. never at one time did i feel like i was going to accidently drop it. the two-tone finish is slick and the bright color screen is eye candy. the phone's intenna is actually an improvement over the v205's external. it seems i can hold signals better in the same area i had trouble with using the v205.the thing that i love about this phone is the camera. such a big improvement over the v205. not only does it have a flash and zoom, it seems the pictures just come out clearer. you can even use the pictures you take as caller id.my only complaints with the phone are: no voice dialing, crappy selection of installed ringtones, not being able to use pictures sent to you as caller id, and you can't mute the camera shutter when you take pictures.a good choice for a compact phone that has a great camera. hopefully the next camera phone samsung comes out with has voice dialing.",3
"GREAT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT

This is a phone that I have wanted since I first heard that it was comming out. This is definately a upgrade from the Samsung V205. The resolution is much better. Also the menu is still very user friendly. I like that I can take different types of pictures (color, b&w and with a red tone to it). Of course the pictures do not show as good as they would if you send it to a email address and print it out on a PC but this phone is still one of the best that I have seen. Also there are a gaggle of websites out that I can find on my TZONES and download pix and tones all FREE. I just use a search engine such as GOOGLE and surf the mobile web. Also the clarity is so great. I never have a problem with getting service on my phone, even inside! I highly recommend this phone.",4
"Excellent phone except the battery life

I have had this phone after 7 days it released to the US market.So far, it works great: 16bit color, 5 mega bytes picture memory, great design, clear sound quality, good reception(in my neighborhood), customizable wallpapers, etc.The only thing that bothers me is the battery life. There is only one battery comes with the phone, unlike my previous phone s-105, which has two batteries. Unless you only use your phone for talking and calling, the picture messenging and camera drain the battery FAST!!!, so get ready to disconnect it anytime if you don't charge it freguently.",3
"Cool little phone

Purchased on 12/29/03 from Amazon.com. $249 with about $200 in rebates, so it cost me $49. I was basically looking at the latest color-screened, flip-style, camera phones.Very nice looking phone. I've been a bit behind the times with the Samsung R225, but this one, when closed is slightly thicker and a good 1/2 inch shorter and no protruding antenna. It has a nice display on the outside that shows signal strength, text message indicator, battery life, and the current time. It'll also show the caller id when you recieve a phone call and it also indicates if you've missed a call so you know at a glance (without opening the phone).It's got a VGA resolution camera which is better than a lot of camera phones out there, and it also has about 4 megs of memory to store photos in. The photos are not very sharp and don't show a lot of detail; you couldn't take a picture of regular typed text and really be able to read it. However, it's fine for taking spontaneous pictures of people and objects. The camera has a different modes BW, Sepia, etc, and some ""photo frame"" stuff, but it also has a very cool high-speed multi-shot mode with which you can put together mini-video clips or capture some fast moving action. The camera is also pretty quick, without the ""digital delay"" that many digital cameras have. There is also a flash and a digital zoom, both of which are mediocre, but functional.As far as communications, it comes with a built-in IR port and my laptop as able to automatically recognize the phone and use the modem. There is a software called EasyGPRS with which you can download additional mega ringtones and/or wallpapers. You can also download ringtones from T-mobile, directly from your phone, for a buck each. There is no bluetooth connectivity, but I don't have any bluetooth devices anyway. The phone does not have any options to easily copy an entire phonebook from a SIM card to the phone, but the phone's phonebook can store multiple numbers as well as e-mail addresses with each entry which is handy if you use the picture e-mail service from T-mobile. The cost is $0.25 per picture or $4.99 per month for unlimited picture messaging. I'm not sure how useful it'll be yet, but we'll see.Another reviewer wrote about how everything on the phone is so ""fufu"" and there weren't too many ""professional"" options. There aren't any plain vanilla type ringtones, all the menus and wall-papers are very colorful and splashy-looking. It's okay, but there aren't any themes where things are toned down a bit.Overall, I'm quite impressed with the deal that I got on the phone. I was tempted to get the Sony-Ericsson T610 for T-mobile also because it has the bluetooth, IR, and camera phone, but it has smaller memory and it's a bar-type phone and I really wanted the flip.",4
"AWESOME!

i bought this cellphone about 3 months ago and it has been very satistying. the appereances of the phone is very slick and elegant. many tones and features behind it too. it simply the best and it can't get any better than this. some people complains about the battery which until now, i never experience the short-time battery life whatsoever and i use it 24/7.the camera was simply fabulous. it has zoom, flash light, what else do you want? Samsung really take its level to the point where customer wants it. Good job!",4
"Samsung Will Fix Fading Screen

i have had my samsung e-715 phone for 1.5 years now. look is great, size is great, screen is great, reception and call quality seem fine. Overall i am pleased with it. Check the howard forums for (www.howardforums.com) for discussion of this phone. Screen has recently started fading. This is a known issue with the e715 and Samsung will fix it at NO CHARGE, even if out of warranty. Call Samsung at 1-800-726-7864. You will have to pay to mail it to them in Ft. Worth Texas, expect it back in about 2 weeks.",2
"Alert! Scan lines on LCD

I've used the E715 for almost a year now an I'm not so happy with it. Although the phone looks cool and sexy, underneath the hood the phone has some serious design flaws. The first and major issue is scan lines on the LCD display. After a period of use the LCD contrast increases and scan lines appear on the display. If proper precautions are not taken the display will slowly wash out and the user can see nothing. I've had two replacements from TMobile in the past 10 mnths due to scan lines. My brother's E715 LCD washed out completely.Some say these scan lines are due to the use of generic desktop/car chargers but I never used any. Others say placing the mobile near sources of strong magnetic radiations like TV, PC monitor etc can cause these lines. But nobody is sure (Refer to HowardForums.com under the Samsung forum.)Another issue is the initialization time. Once the phone is powered on it takes at least 5 mins to initialize the phone book. This delay is unacceptable. Battery life is also not that great compared to the NOKIAs out there.If you carry the phone in your jean pocket, the external camera button activates and takes blank pictures without your knowledge. This drains battery too. Samsung should provide some kind of lock to disable this accidental activation.On the plus side reception on this phone is good (although T Mobile coverage is spotty) Having an IR port makes it easy to upload ringtones and download pictures.",1
"WOW

this is a great phone. It is very great looking phone. Its graphics are asome. The camera pictures are good for a very slim phone, the flash dosnt cover far but a good three feet in the dark, the zoom works very well, you can all so take pictures in black and white, negitive, sepia, sketch, and emboss but thats not all, it all so has 9 different frames to put on your photo. you can all so take a picture of some one and make that there caller id. The batery life is good for a flip phone, it lasted me up to three in a half days. The internet is great on the go. There are a lot of options to choose from. The games are not the best but the games you can download right from your phone are really fun and download fast. The wallpapers to choose from are cool but the downloadable wallpaper is even cooler. This is a phone I recomend to anyone",4
"Samsung E715 Voice Dialing!

This phone is great excect a cpuple of features. The good news is the flash and the picture sizing is beautiful. However, when I pay ove $300.00 I expect all of the features. This phone does NOT have voice dialing and I was very disapointed. I was mis lead by a certain website that it did have this feature. The other feature it doesn't have is a speakerphone. I'm sure this is all a part of marketing but It would be nice to have it all!",3
"after all, it is a phone

Short and sweet. This phone does the most important thing, which is to stay charged, make clear calls without dropping them, and take decent pictures. In addition, it does way more. Every time I get this phone out, people ask about it. Samsung made a superior product, and I wouldn't change a thing.",4
"Almost perfect..

This phone is really nice looking and has a lot of amazing functions...but the battery life seems very short and bad, especially for people like me, who talk on the cellphones all the time..I think I have to recharge my cellphone everyday...and an extra battery is needed...><",2
"Nice...

I had originally bought an X105 as an upgrade for my old N105 and I was not impressed with the signal strength... I took it back and got the e715 and I love the phone the second display is nice for quick date/time checking and self portraits with the camera... the 'flash' is kind of a joke with the camera but the pics are what I expected... like a 640x480 web cam... All in all a good phone... lots of customization options and good reception... kinda spendy but if you are a new customer or you haven't upgraded in a while the prices are lower...",4
"Good phone but could have been better

First of all it is a good phone but I will tell what is lacks. It could have a few more features that can make it the best in the market. First no voice dial most new phones have it the phone. I had a panasonic in 2001 which had it. The external display can show a few more details than it does. It doesnot display the missed calls for more than 30 secs. One doesnt realise that they have missed call unless they open the phone. This is annoying. The manual is abysmally inadequate. It doesnt tell how to take self potraits or use the IR port. It doesnot tell how to delete wall papers or ringtones uploaded. Well I guess people like me who like to do things wihtout reading the manual can have a field day with this phone. Also it has a lot of ringtones, but i guess samsung has the impression that every body wants musical ringtones, and there are no ringtones in built which dont use its 40 polyphonic chord ringer except for the silly tmobile jingle. The pictures taken by the phone in low light have a reddish tinge to them.The display is very vibrant and is very bright. The sound quality is also very good. It has a great antenna (internal) I have crystal clear calls even in my basement where most of my other phones have lost the signal. The phone also has a very loud ringer which has an adjustable volume. The camera is great, the best I have seen on any phone. It has almost 9 megs of memory on but it is not shared among ringtones, the photos and the messages. I wish it had a memory card slot so that I could take a few more pictures at max resolution.Well if you want a fancy looking phone with loads of features i would recommend the Sony Ericsson T610. That phone leaves the sgh-e715 eating its dust. Also it is as heavy as this one and it has a lot of desirable features and it is cheaper than this one. But in spite of the all the things I do not like about the phone I will not return this phone because of the manual. It really allows me to play with the phone to discover new things. I really wanted to give it 3.5 * but amazon doesnt let me do that.",3
"Good Phone Bad Company

I like the phone itself, but don't ever break it!!!I needed to replace a plastic window that cracked; the electronics were fine. Samsung doesn't have service centers like some other companys, and getting through to their repair department is a NIGHTMARE.I spent 1 1/2 hours on hold and finally had to hang up to pick up my son. The next day I spent 2 1/2 hours on hold only to get a recording telling me that they were on holiday (they weren't) and to call back during normal business hours. I then called back and asked for a supervisor since I didn't want to get transferred just to be disconnected after 2 1/2 more hours.I was told one would call me back in 3 business days. I don't care how awesome the phone is...any company that shows such little regard for its customers will NEVER get my business again. Unless you have many hours to waste in the event you need their repair department, I would strongly recommend you look for another phone.",0
"I did not recieve a helmet headset!

This is a pendant headset. It says it can be converted, but unfortunately it does not come with the boom mike or helmet mount. I will try it out, the only other issue I noticed is that the device can be used as an intercom, but requires the user to flip a very small switch.",1
"HS830 Helmet Headset

Bluetooth HS830 Helmet HeadsetThis is not the HS830 Helmet Headset. All that is shipped is the HS830 Pendant Headset. I contacted eMallGroup and they assured me the photo is correct. This means eMallGroup does not ship the Helmet portion with the boom noise-cancelling microphone.I would love to be able to give a proper review of this device, but since it doesn't not come with the Helmet portion it is useless to me.Thanks for your time.",0
"Description is Misleading

This is not the HS830 Motorcycle Helmet Bluetooth. The dealer is posting a misleading advertisement. What I bought is not as advertised and the vendor is NOT replying to my emails. I will have to ask Amazon to intervene and recover my money.Dave",0
"Good

The only problem I have is that when riding and trying to talk the noise from the engine is too loud to talk with the engine off you can hear and talk.",2
"Yes it doesn't have to hang on your ear!

I've had a Raxr V3 for about 6 months. Returned the original Bluetooth (best available at the time) as it contiually fell off me ear. Went back to an ear bud which did not last. Needing a new one I found Bluetooth on a neck rope, very light and the ear bud can't be bounced around too much. Great range and clarity. Hooray!!",4
"It just works... for a while

Exceeds the performance of any ear-based device currently on the market. The key is the in-line speaker bud and it's proximity to the mouth when the earpiece is inserted into the ear. No other device can match the distortion free clarity of this design. In fact, I feel that it's less obtrusive than the large ""look-at-me"" cauliflower styles that designer's keep porting to the masses. Yes, I could do without the large blue beacon but still.UPDATE: The unit died so I purchased another one which also died within a month. I can no longer recommend this product due to the high failure rate.~ Digital Dude",1
"Improvement over the HS850

I have previously used five other Motorola bluetooth headsets. I started with a HS820, while it was quite comfortable to wear, people often had a hard time hearing me with its total lack of a boom microphone. I next used two HS810 units, then two HS850s. The longer boom made them somewhat better for picking up my voice, but the perforated ""skirt"" that seals the earpiece to the ear has an annoying habit of tearing off, making them uncomfortable and making it much harder to hear the caller's voice. The only reason I can see for the perforation of the ""skirt"" is to make them fail, a very annoying feature.The HS830 eliminates this problem, but to maximize voice pickup, the ear bud is best placed in my left ear with the microphone portion of the cord resting upon my chin. The ear bud/ mic cord is a little short for this arrangement. So far it seems far more durable than the ""on ear"" designs.An ideal design would probably have the LED control from the HS820 (lights up solid when talking), and a long, skinny mic boom that extends all the way to the mouth, for better voice pickup, like some of the Plantronics headsets that are designed for telemarketers.All of these bluetooth headsets could all use higher volume capabilities for the ear speaker. The slightest amount of background noise means holding the headset tightly to the ear to hear better. That takes the ""hands free"" feature away, annoying while driving.",3
"Hmm

Not exactly what i was hoping for, it is handy however the battery doesn't last as long as you'd expect...",2
"complaints of audibility

I love the lanyard and the earpiece (even though it looks kinda dorky w/ the flashing Motorola logo facing out), but (1) my phone (also a motorola) doesn't automatically detect it when it's on [maybe I'm doing something wrong, but if I am there are no instructions as to how to do it right]; (2) my friends often complain that they can't hear me very well when I'm using this bluetooth device .... so I end up not using it very much! Boo hoo",0
"A Big Design Issue

I bought HS830 last December but was never able to use it since the ear bud was big and silippy which could never stay in my either ear. My husband could wear it but still felt uncomfortable because of its size and stiffness. I contacted Motorola twice who just try to ignore the issue. If you cannot try the ear bud before you purchase it, avoid this product.",0
"WAS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

I CHOSE THIS DEVICE BECAUSE OF PRICE AND WHAT THE DESCRIPTION SAID IT WAS CAPABLE OF. I EXPECTED MORE FROM MOTOROLA. I THOUGHT I COULD LISTEN TO MUSIC ON IT, BUT I CAN NOT. IT ALSO DROPS CALLS AND CONNECTIVITY FOR NO REASON.",0
"What a let down.

I ordered this item in May, 2006. I had a previous bluetooth headset the HS500, but it was so small I forgot it in my pocket and it went through the washer. It was still working but most of the time people could not hear me. I wanted another handsfree device that would be big enough so I would not forget it in my pocket. The product worked well the reception was good, but last month it just stopped working. I could not hear anything on the device and I have had the product only for 9 months. I expected a product to work for at least a year before it quits on me.",1
"Bluetooth is crippled

The bluetooth capabilities of this phone are severely crippled.Only headset and hands-free is supported.It is not possible to connect it to a computer through a bluetooth adapter or have a phone-to-phone connection.To connect it to a PC, a direct USB cable and a Samsung software package is required.",1
"Nice phone this is my second A437; lasted more than 2yrs.

I wanted to continue using my car charger and this gives me a second home charger. It weighs only 2.8 oz. Its very sleek and light. I only need a phone to call people. If you want a good basic phone its pretty good. The first one still works but the screen became damaged by one of my teens (sat on it). Anyway, it was an inexpensive option and most of the replacement flip phones are heavier.",3
"Plantronics MX100s versus Jabra c-120

I wanted to hear my cell phone in both ears and I wanted to listen to music in both ears using my Treo 650. Well, I decided to go with the Plantronics MX100s because they are a well-known brand and I have used their other high-quality headsets for years.Sadly, I was disappointed by the MX100s, but let me be clear. The MX100s is well made and has excellent sound quality, and includes two plugs - one for your phone and one for your iPod or whatever MP3 player. It works well with both the Treo 650 and my iPods. It is ALMOST everything I expected from a Plantronics product, with one tiny but important (and not mentioned anywhere) feature. THE PHONE SOUND ONLY COMES OUT OF ONE EAR!!!! How stupid is that? What a sad thing that the only missing feature on an otherwise superior product is something you would take for granted on a dual earbud headset.Now I wish I had gotten the Jabra c-120's, although I would like someone to confirm that the phone sound comes out of both ears (duh!) Hello, Plantronics ... are you listening?",2
"The Samsung T509 - Wonderful phone

I upgraded from a lesser model to this model about three months ago. I will start off by saying that this model comes with a cheap price tag but you are getting a lot more for your money. I am amazed that this phone has always been offered cheap, because (in my opinion) it outweighs many other phones that cost hundreds more.Exterior: Very thin, small, and stylish. Everyone tells me that it has a ""futuristic look"" and that it looks constructed well. It's a very study phone, especially for being so small. Every button on the phone is placed very well for ease of use and appeal. Keypad buttons are a little small, maybe too small for male fingers but not so much a problem for females. Has a dedicated camera button on the side (which turns on the camera, and also will snap pictures/record video while in camera mode), a slot for the charger (which slides open and closed which is very cool!), a tiny hole up top to loop a strap through, volume buttons on the side (which will also flip your photos in camera mode). Simple to use navigational buttons. Screen is a decent size, bigger then most screens on phones in the price range and the screen produces sharp, vibrant colors. It is a very beautiful screen. It can easily be compared to the screen on a higher-end Krazr model. The model I have has a medium gray casing all around, gray keypad and some chrome features. I believe there is also a model that comes in a ""plum"" color through T-Mobile. Phone can be easily dropped. I have dropped mine quite a few times but the phone is very well made and can handle a lot of roughness.Service: Reception is excellent for internal antenna. I've made calls from this phone all across the country and have never had a problem with reception or call quality. No calls dropped. Crystal clear sound and very loud. Powerful signal just about anywhere you go unless you are very closed somewhere.Features: The ""home"" screen will feature your wallpaper, typical things like signal strength and battery life at top. Shows a strip across the top featuring the date and time. You can have animated wallpapers on this phone that actually STAY animated while viewed. On a phone like the Motorola RAZR, you have animated wallpapers to choose from but they do not remain automated when actually placed as your wallpaper. Not the case with this one. The phone's menu is very SIMPLE. Anyone should never have a problem figuring out the menu to this phone. It has animated icons that tell you what they link to when you highlight them. All the icons only cover one page so there is no scrolling to get to more icons.You can record voice notes on this phone (I beileve up to 2min. worth in a single recording). It keeps all call records (missed, incoming, outgoing), call times. Has a few instant messaging programs built in (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, MSN). Send/receive TXT, MMS messages. Internet Browser. Has a file manager, a few games (Forgotten Warrior, Freekick, Arch Angel), a camera/video recorder that takes images up to 640x480 and video up to 176x144. Numerous fun effects for photos/videos like Black & White, Negative, Sepia, Emboss, Sketch, Orange, Aqua. Timer for photo/video. Different shooting modes. Fun frames you can put around your photos. Alarm clock, Calendar, Calculator, World Time, Unit Conversion, Timer, Stopwatch. An easy to operate and search Phonebook (allows you to enter full name, mobile, home phone, work phone, email, Fax, Picture ID, special ringtone for each, add to group, custom notes, address). Help feature, and the settings menu. Phone does have Bluetooth built in!Has nice wallpapers included. I have never used a wallpaper that wasn't included with the phone. A decent number of ringtones, from normal to outrageous. You will probably want your own ringtone unless you prefer the normal ring. Several tones to choose from for things like messages, voicemail indicators. A feature I enjoy (which you'll find on most Samsungs) are the emoticons, animated pictures, sounds you can insert into text messages and picture messages.You can highly customize this phone. Everything from ringtone to skin appearance. It's a very fun and stylish phone to have. I am not a big fan of Samsung phones previous to this one, but I have to admit that this phone alone has made me love the Samsung brand. They are starting to put out great phones now and it starts with this one. I highly recommend this phone. It's perfect for teenagers up to young adults. Probably too over the top and small for older adults. Younger crowd will love the looks and features... and will enjoy showing it off. The size of it is very similar to the likes of an Ipod Nano. And, you can definately not beat the price. You can get it next to nothing with a new contract or a contract extention through T-Mobile, or around $200 new without a contract. The only thing it lacks is the ability to play Mp3s, or a more higher quality camera which newer models are putting out now. If those two things aren't so important, do not overlook the T509. Big things come in small packages!",3
"Awesome fone - but with minor glicks

PROs:* Slim and sleek - that's Samsung T509!!!* Good phone with tons of features.* Neat interface for easy navigation.* Great price for such a sleek fone. :-) Tried Amazon, LetsTalk and Inphonic and bought it in Amazon for its reliability.* Great T-Mobile customer service. Have 1000 shared minutes in the new Back-to-family plan for the lowest monthly charge in T-Mobile family plans universe.* Bluetooth works like a charm.* Multiple entries in phonebook per contact.* Display is of good clarity.* Keypad tone options are cool.* Didn't get a data package, so haven't tried browsing or IMs. But the fact that it supports various instant messengers (AIM, ICQ, Yahoo, MSN) is a good feature to have for the future.* Not a Motorola. :-)CONs:* Soft keys are not customizable. When the system is idle, softkeys will always be Menu and T-Zones. I would prefer to have a different menu option like 'Settings' instead of 'T-Zones', but I can not set it that way.* No voice activated dialing.* Slightly long look, probably because its so thin! Takes just a day to get used to it.* Date/time display covers a big band of space in the wallpaper.* Very less number of factory provided ringtones. Need to try getting MP3s using bluetooth and setting as ringtones.* Slightly oversized Talk and Hang buttons eat up the limited keypad real estate.Notes:* The manual didn't help me to find how to transfer phonebook entries to SIM card, but the T-Mobile agent did. You can go to phonebook, select an entry, hit Options, select View, hit Options, select Copy to --> SIM card.* I had all my entries in my phone memory and wanted to transfer them all to my wife's fone which is another Samsung T509. I planned to copy all phone memory entries to SIM, put the SIM in the other fone and copy all SIM entries to the other fone and change SIM. By doing this, I had to delete all the SIM entries, otherwise I would get dupe entries in the contacts list. But this wasn't needed. I was just able to transfer all the entries from one phone memory to another using Bluetooth and the process was over in less than 5 seconds! :-)* Please visit a T-Mobile showroom to explore this phone's external looks and to check uerself how it fits itself on uer hands before making a decision. I guess you will like it. :-)",3
"Great basic phone

I got this phone with t-mobile to go plan for $49.99 and am pretty happy with it. I never had any problems with sound quality as others seem to be having. The phone is beautiful and really thin. One might complain about it being a bit long but I'm more comfortable with it than shorter phones. The vibration mode of this phone is somewhat weak, and I've missed calls specially when I'm walking. The only way to transfer data to or from you computer is via bluetooth which unfortunately my computer doesn't support. Camera is decent and can take 640x480 pictures which works for me. Memory is around 10 MB. I don't think it has an expandable memory slot. These things apart I really like the phone.",4
"Cute, but works terribly!

I upgraded to this phone and had problems with it the day after receiving it. It looks great and the graphics are amazing, but the reception is poor, the ringer is not loud enough (even when set on the maximum level), and the speaker is incredibly poor. All of my friends and family have a difficult time hearing me even when I'm yelling. If anything, this phone helped me cut down talk time because I get so frustrated using it. Perhaps it's just the phone that I got. Who knows?",1
"Good performance, great on looks, buggy software

I got this phone through T-Mobile's upgrade program. For my 10/20-minutes-per-day usage, the phone works quite well. However there definitely are some glitches in the software of the phone. I had to return the first phone that I had got and am now on the second phone. The first phone (after about a month of usage) started shutting down randomly with no warning, sometimes in the middle of a call. That was hugely aggravating! They did replace the phone, but under T-Mobile's replacement program, I had to pay the shipping/handling charges (about $10.) What if this second phone of mine starts doing the same thing? In fact as I write this, I remember that once or twice in the last week, when I picked up the phone, it had shut down. Aaargh! Ah well, I can hope.",1
"Cute, sleek, but DELICATE

THE BAD: Let me start off by saying that this is my first candybar phone; I've always had clamshells because I've heard so many horror stories about people forgetting to lock their phone and then having it dial someone's number while they're having a conversation they wouldn't want the dialee to hear.With that said, I purchased this phone 3 days ago and took obsessive care to always lock the phone and have it in a padded area so as to not damage the gorgeous LCD screen. Despite this, I've managed to acquire a spideweb crack on the screen.In short, this phone is DELICATE.The other cons have already been mentioned by other reviewers, so I won't go into detail. Also, let me just say that barring the delicate nature of this phone, the cons are greatly outweighed by its sleekness.",2
"Sleek but buggy

I recently purchased this phone in Aug of 2006 thinking that it was a good looking phone with many features. The only problem is that there some bugs which prevents the user from actually making phone calls and other bugs that are very annoying.I would have given this phone a 4 or 5 if it wasn't for all the bugs, even if the only issue was low volume. Below is a breakdown of the pros and cons.PROS:* camera (vga res.: 640 x 480)* can use photo taken from built-in camera and assign it to a contact. When contact calls you can see their picture* 10 MB of usable memory* Games uses Java and have EXCELLENT 2D graphics!* Can store multiple phone numbers under a single contact (cell, home, business #'s, e-mail, under one name)* Can play short voice clips and midi files* Voice clips (downloadable from ""T-Zone"") can be used as ring tones* Can record short video clips* Excellent battery power if the region you are calling from has good reception* Backlight turns off (time configurable) and dims (time configurable) which saves battery power. Note: Backlight off does not mean phone is off. Only the screen is off. This saves a lot of battery power.CONS:* Voice volume (very) low, even when volume is set to the highest setting* Polyphonic ringtones (as mid files; aka ""midi"") play with very low volume. This makes the polyphonic ringtone practically useless. I know of other people using the same polyphonic ringtone on another phone play much louder* Bug where if you to File Manager to play your sound files (midi or voice) and then press the hangup button to exit out of File Manager the sound will keep playing and will never stop. You would have either: (1) turn off the phone and turn it back on or (2) go back to File Manager and play another sound file and then exit out of it with the hangup button or by exiting out of it using the ""Back"" menu option or the clear button (labeled ""C""). This doesn't happen often but occurs enough times to be annoying.* SPEAKERPHONE__volume (very) low when set to highest setting__No dedicated speakerphone key__can only be activated once a phone call connection is made__Bug where speakerphone would not go on when I received an incoming call (after a connection was made)* Bug where if you are an area where there is no signal and then move to an area with a signal no calls could be made, even with full signal strength! Had to power off the phone and turned it back on to make a phone call!* Bug where if you lock your keypad and receive an incoming call the lock is not automatically disabled. I even tried pressing the buttons for the unlocking sequence and I still could not receive phone call* TEXTING__When sending a text message the phone attempts to auto complete word. However, once a correction is made and you type in another character the whole word has to be corrected again!__ex. If you wanted to type ""come"" you would press:_____the #2 button (you get ""A""), press the direction pad until you get the letter ""c""_____press the #6 button (at this point the string becomes ""An"") and press the _____direction pad until you get ""co""._____press the #6 button (at this point the string becomes ""con"") and press the direction pad until you get ""com"". Note: If you happen to make a mistake and wanted to delete the last character then the string would revert back to ""An"" and do a correction all over again to get ""co""____press the #3 button. At this point you get ""come"" with no corrections.Note: You can choose to save contact info onto SIM card or directly into the memory of the phone. However, once a contact is saved onto the phone that contact can not be saved onto the SIM card! I'm guessing this is because using a SIM card only gives you a limited amount of characters for the name (can have a longer name if saving onto the phone) and one phone # associated with this contact. Once you have a contact # saved onto the phone, even if you input only one phone #, it cannot save it onto the SIM. This is true even if you put the default save settings for your contacts to save to SIM card. You would have to leave the setting as save to SIM and then input the contact information again before it would save to SIM.",1
"good alternative

I had to switch from Razr,pros: timer, stopwatch, better alarms, better phone book, more camera options, expanded call history details, better gamescons: longer, no clam shell design, soft keys at the home screen can not be customized, call forwarding numbers can not be selected from phone bookOverall, it is a good alternative for Motorola phones.",3
"great phone

the lcd is clear and fantastic, and so is the phone itself...had to get used to the power down idea, always used to using my cell as a watch, and the lcd is prone to scratchs if dropped...but this phone is great...",3
"Good Phone, Bad Reception

I have had the Samsung T509 for about a year. When in a good coverage area the phone is great. The T509 has the typical Samsung easy to use menus, big bright clear display and tons of other features in a slim attractive package. The problem with this phone is the design and placement of it's internal antenna in the bottom of the phone! The signal is always 1 to 2 bars less than my previous C225 and my Wife's Nokia 6101, Because of this design malfunction you can plan on losing another bar or two when you hold the phone since your hand shields the antenna during a call. Consequently the phone will drop calls much easier than other phones with better antennas. If the reception was better this would be a 5 star phone, but when it comes down to it, it has to be able to make and receive calls, otherwise it is just a pretty paperweight no matter how many gee whiz features the phone has.Pros:Slim DesignLarge, Bright, Clear DisplayEasy to Navigate MenusBluetoothCall quality (when good coverage is available)Cons:Poor Antenna DesignReception weaker than other phonesSpeaker Phone Volume",2
"Best phone I've used...

...which isn't to say that it's flawless, but I'm able to overlook the flaws because I love the damned thing so much. Fantastic interface, tons of features, beautiful, attention-getting form factor, great build quality, and several things that I'm not thinking of at the moment.Cons, however, should be noted before purchasing:- I can't say for sure that this is more the phone or the service (I'm a new T-Mobile user), but I feel like the reception quality is a bit on the low side- The quality of my out-going voice is sometimes tinny-sounding- Can't use MP3s as ring tones without jumping through some complex hoops using at least one third-party app- The battery cover doesn't seem to stay on very well in my back pocket (though I did fix this with a piece of the ""Write-Right"" screen protector that I I'm using for the screen)- I was disappointed to find out it did not have the Samsung voice dialing system that I had heard rave reviews about- Although I always turn the phone lock on before putting it in my back pocket, it still seems to be able to turn itself off back there when I'm sitting in my car sometimesThat seems like a long list, but I really do love the phone and am fairly certain there isn't another one on the market (with the possible exception of the A900) that I would be happier with. And FYI, Mac users *can* sync their address book with this phone using using a third-party utility called OnSync.",3
"sleek phone... wish it worked

I like a lot of things about this phone:- it's really sleek; it hardly takes up any room in my pocket, and it looks great.- it's (relatively) uncommon. I really didn't want a phone like the RAZR that everyone has. I've had this one for three or four months now and have only seen a few others.- it has a bright, colorful display.- decent features; I've never really gotten excited about cell phone features. I rarely even send text messages. But it's got everything I need, and it's pretty easy to use.- durable; I carry it in my pocket with my keys, but it still looks nice. The screen doesn't have a single scratch.- it works with the Bluetooth in my PriusBut none of that really matters since no one can hear me. Although I can hear the people who call me, just about everyone who calls me asks me to repeat myself. On one of the few occassions that I saw someone else with the phone, he complained to me about the same problem. It works when I use a hand-free device, but I can't always use a hand-free device, and I'd like a phone that allows people to hear me everytime I use it.UPDATE: T-Mobile customer service has sent me two new phones (same model) since I wrote this review. Both of them had the same problem. It's not a fluke or a lemon; it's a design flaw.",2
"Good phone, but not perfect...

I think that overall this phone is a great value. While it's not the flashiest, it's still good-looking and functional. I'm super picky about my phones, but I think I can live with this one until it's time to upgrade again.Pros:- Great screen. I have never seen a screen to rival this on a phone.- Design (it looks nice, good materials, etc.).- Buttons feel good to the touch.- Good voice quality.Cons:- The interface could be slightly better (I come from Nokia land, and the Nokia interface is the best IMO).- Battery life (usually lasts about 3 days under normal load).- My girlfriend has T-Mobile with a Nokia phone, and she has had 1 bar of service where I have had none. It's kind of frustrating when her older Nokia is more functionally sound that my brand new phone.",3
"Overall a great little phone.

I recently switch from a Sanyo MM-7400 clamshell and Qwest, to my Samsung T-509s with T-Mobile. I'll be largely doing a comparison with the two phones and companies.*APPEARANCE*Obviously one of the biggest draws of the T509 will be it's size and appearance. This was one of the motivating factors in replacing my MM-7400. The T509, to me, is a perfect size. It's slim, fairly skinny, and the right height. Compared to my Sanyo, the T509 is as tall as the Sanyo where the antenna nub sticks up. As far as weight, the T509 is pretty lite, especially compared to my hefty MM-7400. This phone fits wonderfully in my front pocket and hardly feels like it is there. Looks wise, I think this is one hot phone in person. Anyone who says the pictures don't do it justice are right. It's very clean looking, and the deep plum color on the front and back look awesome. There's a silver edge around the sides. I think the plum looks way better than the all silver phone. And as far as looks go, I think that the T509 is far better looking than it's biggest competition, the Slvr L7.*FUNCTIONABILITY*I had few requirements of the T509, but they were dealbreakers. The UI had to be easy to use-I mean 'I don't want to have to read the manual' easy. I needed multiple alarm clocks, calculator, calendar/scheduler, easy texting/T9 and an easy contacts list. The T509 does that all and more. The UI is EXTREMELY easy to use and I've never used a Samsung phone before. Within 2 days, I feel so comfortable with the UI that I feel like I've had the phone 2 years. I LOVE that you can use the toggle pushed left to open a new text message. I don't like that the text message memory fills up VERY quickly. I'm a heavy texter, and have to clear it every day or two. I have the alarms, calculator, calendar, stopwatch, timer and world time. One feature that both phone have, but yet are completely different is the yahoo messenger. On the Sanyo, it's absolutely user UNfriendly. On my T509-it's AWESOME. You can store you user name/password, so you aren't always having to type them in. And you get a nice list view of your contacts, and any conversations. When you are chatting with someone, you can see your whole conversation, unlike the Sanyo. And if you exit without signing off, you will see a little Yahoo icon on your screen. When someone messages you, an alert will pop up! Awesome. And for texting/IM's, the keyboard is fairly easy to use, given it's small size. I played with the Slvr L7 and found it more difficult to type. One other feature that this phone is Bluetooth. I've never used Bluetooth before, and I love it! I can transfer songs and music to and from my phone and computer. I haven't use a headset with it, and probably won't. Phone to phone, my Sanyo had so many features it was confusing. And 90% of the features I didn't use. So the T509 has just the right amount of features and ease of use for me!*CALLS*Now, I'm sure if you are reading this, you've probably read or are going to read several reviews on the T509. I have. A lot of the reviews talk about call volume, on both end, and ringtone volume. Well, I have to agree that the ringtones are VERY quiet, and the vibrate isn't the strongest. For the most part though, I have no problems hearing the ringtones or feel the phone when it's on vibrate in my pocket. And yes, the volume is lower than other phones, but I personally have had no problems hearing people or them hearing me. Sound quality is good. And as far as coverage, I really can't speak to that since I'm with a new provider. Overall, as a phone, it does what it needs to do, and does a good job.In review, this is a head turning, stylish phone with just the right amount of features and ease of use to satisfy the common cell phone user. If you are looking for high tech, go elsewhere. Otherwise, check out this great little phone!",3
"Was a Nokia User

To start off I am used to Nokia Phone signal and that is one of the big things they are known for. So in the beginning I knew it would be something I would have to get used to. I have had this phone since almost it's release and got one of the last phones in the first shipment. I did get it from a Tmobile store. Forgive me Amazon, but the girl was hot. Here is what I think of the phone.I like the Bluetooth, the predictive text, that it is small, fits nicely in a dress slacks pocket, and for the most part the menus are setup the way I think.I dislike that I have so much trouble getting games to download (I haven't found a way to do it on the PC then transfer), the way the keys lock (I answer the phone, hang up, and the keys stay unlocked), the way the vibrate & ring alerts are done (it vibrates then rings & I usually miss it), the Volume of the ringer is kind of weak also (but I got a bluetooth handfree that makes up for it in the car), and I have a tendecy to put the phone in the pocket with my keys so it's called 911 a few times already even with the keys locked. I wish Big Brother would just let me disable the SOS feature.All in all I would recommend getting this phone if you are looking for a nice basic phone. I have used software to edit my Phonebook and found it very useful. I might end up upgrading to something closer to a MDA or SDA type for a better Calendar since this one is very basic.I read thru some of the other reviews and say many of the ""It says it should do X, but it doesn't"" comments should be taken with a grain of salt. I think they just aren't smart enough to figure it out or their 3 year old can't explain it well enough. If you see any features that people say don't work, try going to the store and asking to play with the phone. Everytime I have been to the Tmobile store and asked they usually have one I can play with to make sure it does the stuff I want.",2
"Almost a 5 star

I would have given this phone a 5 star rating, but there are a few design ticks that prevent me from doing that.Let me start out by saying that graphics, size, battery life all great. The biggest tick is in the way the headset, recharge port works and here's why:1) You can't use a wired handset while you are charging the phone, they use the same port so forget trying to do both. The only way around that is via a blue tooth handset.2) Also related to the port... the port is on the side of the phone, with either the wired handset or the charger plugged in, the L angled plug makes the phone hard and uncomfortable to hold. Too bad the port could not have been located on the bottom of the phone where the grip would not be obstructed.3) If you have the phone in your pocket, you will want to definitely use the keylock function because you can just breath wrong and the phone will start randomly dialing people. Meaning, the the dialing can be easily tripped by turning wrong and having the pocket press a key.If you could live with those issues, you will love the phone.",3
"Good Samsung phone

I have had this phone for about two weeks, I have had LG, Nokia and Motorola. I think the menu layout of my LG was better but it was because of the customization you can do to it.Pros:-Great big screen, very bright-Slim design, very thin, looks good-Reception is good, (t-mobile in dallas)-Ringtones sound good-Camera is good, with internal storage i have 37 photos and have about 80% more memory left.Cons:-Menu options are not that quick to use, you have to go three or four levels in to do basic things like set rongtone volume.-No customization to basic main menu buttons. This is very odd and annoying as I use alarm alot and need quick access.-Call volume is not too low to be not heard ... the Samsung's max call volume is about equal to a... 7 on other phones, if that makes sense. Could be louder.Bluetooth is great. I was looking for a basic phone with a couple of nice features and at this price, it's a great deal.cheers.",3
"Beautiful phone, great quality

I've had the phone for about a week, but already I can say for certain it is a great phone. Aside from it being a beautifully designed phone, I appreciate the simple things about it--easy to manuever, large bright screen, being able to lock pics and personal information. The speaker is loud and clear (not too loud). Its very slim and light, but doesn't feel fragile, which I love. I had a flip before this (Samsung E715) which I loved, one of the best phones, but I had it for over a year and so I needed a new phone..this one was a great choice. The battery life is good, haven't charged in 2 days whole (on my 3rd day, down to 1 bar). Its a really nice looking, good quality phone. Get it.",4
"Little annoyances add up.

Why sure we do MP3 ringtones!(But you can't load your own, you have to buy them from us!)(Found the workaround for that one, which involves saving the MP3 as an M4A, changing the extension to 3GP, and then bluetoothing it to the phone and finding the file in the videos directory.)We support headsets!(We only offer one style to connect to our proprietary connector, which is an earbud style and very fragile, and there are only apparently 3 other models available from other makers, all of which are also earbud style.)(Earbuds don't work in my ears, at least not without a Jabra eargel. I could go bluetooth, but that's just one more thing to keep charged.)Power, headset, no problem!(...just not at the same time!)(See above comment about bluetooth.)Absolutely you can set the phone to vibrate and ring!(It just won't do them at the same time, so you get shortchanged on -both-.)(At least it's thin and small enough to carry in a pocket where I can usually feel it before it starts its pathetically quiet ring.)Oh, goodness! The power's running low! I'll send you a ridiculously quiet warning tone and turn on the LCD to tell you about it, and keep the LCD on way longer than I normally would just to make sure you know! After all, the battery -is- draining!....Yeeah. After over a year of use and annoyance at the basic stuff, I'm calling my Samsung T509 a loser. I'm going back to Nokia as soon as I find a T-Mobile candybar I like.",2
"Great free upgrade!

I replaced my tired old Sony Ericsson T610 with this Samsung since it was a free upgrade from T-Mobile. The specs are similar to the T610, but everything is a notch better.Reception was always poor on the T610. I didn't even have to silence it at work since it would never get a signal inside. The Samsung has no problems in the same building. My battery was dying on the T610, but T-Mobile wouldn't give me a new one--they'd rather give me a whole new phone. This one lasts for days with light usage. The camera is only 640x480, which isn't that great, but it's an order of magnitude better than the T610's, which is only like 176x244. The screen is also bigger, brighter and has more resolution.I tried TMobileweb with the T610 but it was so slow it was practically useless. I reinstated it with the T509 and it is surprisingly useful...Yahoo Mail works great.Some of the ringtones are pretty quiet, as others have noted, but I've found some MIDIs online that work great. Just Bluetooth them over to the phone. There are some arbitrary restrictions, though. While the phone can play MP3s, you are prevented from using them as a ringtone. You can get around this restriction by changing the file type to a different format. Instructions are available on the internet.I prefer ""bar"" phones, which is why I had the T610. This one is set up similarly, but is about a half inch longer. I wish it was a tiny bit shorter so it'd fit in my pocket better. But that's nitpicking.All in all I am very happy with this phone.",3
"Batteries are too poor to be tolerated!

This cell phone is okay except the battery is so poor, you have to charge it from time to time.Each charge will only go on for 2-3 days even with a low load of talking.I would transfer my next phone to nokia for a better battery time.",2
"great, reliable, functional phone

I've been a chronic cellphone user and have been annoyed with where to place a cellphone when not in use. I hate putting them in my pant pockets or hook them up to my belt. This cellphone solved my problem because now I could carry my cellphone in my shirt pocket together with my Dell Axim, several pens and a small pocketlight! And despite other reviews to the contrary about the fragility of this phone, my phone has taken several falls on different surfaces (wood, concrete etc) and is still working. One weakness of this phone includes a fairly weak signal strenght at times(probably because of T-mobiles coverage) with resulting decrease in quality of calls. Otherwise, the camera is good, the videocamera is average at best, and the bluetooth function works as expected. Overall, a highly functional and reliable phone with a small profile that has worked for me so far.",3
"I'm already a bit dissapointed

I've only had this phone for a couple of days but I really wish the soft keys on the main screen were customizable. I always kept my alarm clock on the left and my recent calls on the right but now I'm stuck with T-Zones on one of them. I'm so annoyed that I'm thinking about returning it.",2
"God I wish it worked better

This is a sleek little phone that I wish so very much would work better. I had it for two weeks. Most of the time it worked fine, however, sometimes I would go to pick it up off the counter where it had been sitting for hours and it would give me an error if I tried to push any buttons or make any calls. It would need to be restarted before it stopped doing this. Other times the screen would just go bright white and stay that way until I powered down the phone.The final straw was after going to bed with a full battery I woke up to find the phone dead and completely drained. Twice. Not good when you use your phone for your alarm clock.It's been returned.Pros:-God it looks sexy.-Sound/volume and everything phone-like about it was fine (provided it had battery power to work).-Nice big, bright screen.-Did I mention it looked awesome?Cons:-Battery/software issues-Makes me feel like a two fingered gorilla sometimes when trying to hold it it's so small and light.-Can't change the quick menu keys. Seriously, Samsung, how many people need the voice recorder taking up one of the quick keys?Neutral:-Camera. It's a phone, if you want a camera go buy one, but as far as camera phones go, there are better ones out there. This is average though.",1
"Buy the Insurance if you get this phone...

I bought this phone for my husband for fathers day... I was concerned that it was too thin and would easily break. I asked the online customer service and she said she had not heard of any problems and that the phone was very sturdy. I evne asked the in store customer service representatives--especially with all the talk about how small it was--fits in a pocket--ultra thin design ect.Needless to say, I was extremely dissapointed when the liquide crystal display broke in his pocket--the phone was not dropped--and there is no external damage. normal use. He was only able to use the phone for 2.5 weeks. We now have an additional year on our plane and we are out over $100.",2
"Great Budget Phone

PROS: The phone is great; it's SLIM, has a GREAT SCREEN, has BLUETOOTH, and is CHEAP!CONS: The phone is a bit LONG, has a VGA CAMERA, and is prone to FINGERPRINTS.",3
"horrible, had to switch 3 times

do not buy this. it drops incoming calls, does not allow you to make calls..I switched machines 3 times with t-mobile (paid for shipping each time) then had to buy another phone online (tmobile would not give me another type of phone!!)",0
"I HATE THIS PHONE!!!!

After going through 2 Razr phones T-mobile offered me this phone as a replacement and I took it cause my warranty on the Razr was almost up and I would get a year warrenty with the T509... you couldn't PAY me enough to keep this phone for an entire year!PROS:-Big clear screen-Can edit photos and apply different effects to themCONS:-CANNOT hear incoming text messages because there is absolutely no way to change how loud the alert is. I miss many text messages because of this-Speakers suck! Whether the phone is ringing because I have an incoming call or I am talking on speakerphone. I miss so many calls because if the phone is in my purse I can't ever hear it ringing or while I am driving. I am straining to hear others and repeating myself multiple times while talking to people-T9 predictive text is absolutly the most annoying thing to use! No matter how many times you type the word ""dont"" it will ALWAYS bring up ""foot"" as the first option and you will have to scroll down to dont which is the last option.- Confirmation messages in the software with everything that you do! In order to delete ONE text message this is the process: click messages, click inbox, click specific message, click delete, click selected, brings up delete confirmation click yes, and then it makes an annoying sound and takes a bit of time to delete it and then tells you how much memory you have left all for ONE text message that you wanted to delete.- Gliches: I have had mine for a little under 2 weeks and this has happened in several occasions. I will try to call someone and the phone never rings but it goes straight to a connection and starts the call timer yet the phone never rang and nobody is on the other line. You have to hang up and call them again. Minor, yes, annoying when you are in a hurry and need to call someone quick! I have also had many phone calls where I can hear myself talk because it echoes my voice back at me.This phone isn't practical! It isn't very good at being a phone! Whoever designed it didn't think much of what its actual use is going to be, a cell phone that you use to send and recieve phone calls/text messages! It is made out of plastic and looks like if you drop it once then its done for! As much as I hated my Razr because it was constantly breaking and having problems, I am marching myself down to the T-Mobile store tommorrow and demanding that I get my Razr back! I would rather take the risk of having no phone in 3 months because of my warranty being up on the Razr then to have to deal with this phone any second longer! If you have had the luxury to own a Motorola previously you will HATE this phone. But if you have never seen or used a cell phone in your life before and don't really know what they are suppose to be capable of doing then I guess you will love this phone!",0
"this phone is good at everything but being a phone

this is not a phone. it's a great camera and decent mp3 player. don't expect to hear people or for them to hear you. it's like talking with two tin cans and a string. i'd really like to finally see a phone that works, and has great features. otherwise it's a pretty phone. a little awkward to hold to exactly position the tiny ear and speaker holes. stylish but not functional.",0
"Save your penny.

This phone looks out of date, gets horrible reception and is so hard to hold it's not even funny. Overall I give this phone a half a star really, only for existing. If you are with T Mobile, get the new PEBL, it's great! This phone belongs in the trash.",0
"no outlook sync

you can't even sync this phone with outlook contacts -- not recommended",0
"Dont Like it,..............i prefer the SLVR

this is just a deliberate copy of the Motorola SLVR. dont get this phone. get the actual slvr instead",0
"Excellent Candy Bar Phone

This is a good little phone. We got it when we renewed our contract with T-Mobile over a month ago and have been very pleased. Here's my nutshell review:PROS:GREAT CALL QUALITY - to me this is the most important feature of the phone. If you can't hear people, and they can't hear you, who cares about the pictures, video, neon lights, etc.? This phone has crystal clear call quality, among the best I've encountered.GORGEOUS SCREEN - this is the second most useful aspect of the phone. If you can't see what you are doing, then it makes the phone that much more irritating to use. This phone has one of the best screens that you will see, it is minimally smaller than a RAZRs screen, but appears brighter and perhaps has better resolution.SMALL AND REALLY THIN. Almost too light and too thin, you can easily forget what pocket it is in. This could be a con, but it is invisible in a suit, and you don't have to wear those dorky external phone holders, which can only be a plus.DURABLE - dropped it from chest height (nearly 4 ft.) onto the following surfaces, concrete, ceramic tile, and carpeting (okay, so that last one isn't all that impressive). Although the battery cover comes off and the battery pops out, after you put it back together, the phone still works. Also, I've yet to find a scratch from dropping it, which means the phone's casing is pretty well put together.CAMERA - This is my first camera phone, and I must say they did a nice job with the execution. There is a devoted camera button, and the pictures are not bad for use on the phone (I haven't and probably wouldn't do anything other than e-mail them to anyone).MENUS - Samsung menus are easy to follow. There is almost no learning curve. That means the menu designer is doing his or her job.T-MOBILE - I've had good luck with them and their customer service is the best. While their service coverage may not be quite as good as Verizon, in NYC, they've put up more towers, and its gotten significantly better.CONS:CANDY BAR STYLING - I'm preferential to clam shell phones. Although they are thicker and somewhat clunkier in their styling, I'm not as afraid of getting the beautiful screen scratched.SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME - The speakerphone works fine, but I find that the volume is too low for use anywhere but indoors in a fairly quiet room.PHONE HEIGHT - This is getting really nitpicky, but I'm used to shorter phones (because I generally get clamshells). If this phone were about half an inch or an inch shorter (it can't really be much thinner), then it would be an ideal size.That's it. Good luck in choosing a good cell phone. You can't go wrong with this one.",4
"A worthy phone in the Samsung lineup..Motorola style with Samsung quality

Samsung has a fairly reliable history as far as the quality and features of their GSM mobile phones go. I used to sell GSM phones B2B for a national GSM carrier, and I sold more Samsungs than anything else, including Motorola. Motorola people generally bought because of the design or some gadget feature. Samsung was bought because it offers a more reliable phone with better features, and a better price. Samsung has made great strides in its design process in recent years, and has once again delivered a solid, midlevel phone that offers a solid bang for the buck.A phone similar in look and style to the Motorola SLVR, the Samsung T509 combines a wealth of features including bluetooth and 4x zoom digital camera with video capture in a stylish, light(2.7oz!), and compact(4.6 x 1.8 x .4 inches) shell. The keypad is elegant looking, and is easy to use and text message with. The video screen is nice but nothing spectacular.A major drawback is the lack of MP3 capability. With MP3 technology becoming more and more common in phones, its a shame that this very good phone doesn't have it. Phone reception is average due to an internal wraparound antenna, but more than sufficient for every day use. If you live in a rural area reception may be somewhat spotty, so test the phone for a few days if you can. The phone is tri-band GSM on 850/1800/1900 mhz.Before final purchase though, I would recommend going to a store and testing one of their live demo phones with your SIM, menu functionality is easy for Samsung fans but can be difficult at first for Moto users. Plus you'll get a good sense for how well the phone fits your hand, your dialing fingers, and how it places against your ear, and what kind of reception you might get before you plunk down your hard earned money. Nice job again by Samsung with this one, and cost wise it is a great alternative to the SLVR. Motorola looks with Samsung quality makes for a very good combination.A.G. CorwinSt Louis, MO",3
"Great phone

My previous ""machine"" was a Nokia 6600 and I just got sick of carrying around a big chunk of phone with tons of smart features which you get sick of using after a few months. Thats why I decided to go with a cheap, simple, but nice handy phone and got the T509.Pretty much everything with the phone works great, it does deserve 4.5 stars out of 5. Following are for the remaining 0.5:Its so so light (actually a pro) that vibration may not be felt in ur jeans pocket. but if you are used to checking your phone once in a while, it really doesnt matter. plus you still feel it somehow unless you are running.The ringer tones are not as inaudible as what people say, but could still be louder. Again, it depends on what you are up to.Somebody said that the alarm clock doesnt run if the phone is turned off. ITS WRONG!!! There is an option in the Fun&Applications; menu where you can set up ""auto power"" which he/she probably didnt see. Check it out in the store!Other than these 2 points: Nothing else! The phone is so easy and nice to use that it makes you happy. Connection and sound quality is great, screen is totally awesome, camera works great. Calling and messaging options through the contacts are extremely easy as well.Ill tell you what, i didnt wanna write about the pro's but I'll just summarize them all in one statement: THIS PHONE SAVES YOU TIME. Forget about all the super hi-tech features that other phones are loaded with, you get sick of using them anyway and they cause the menu's to be slow. Count the time that passes from pressing the On/Off key to completely sending a text message, and compare it in T-509.You'll get what I mean...",3
"Better than a SLVR or SVLR or whatever the hell.

I've always preferred Samsung to Motorola phones (less of a learning curve with all the stupid bonus accessories) and continue to feel that way with the 509.No matter how much I tried to use the SLVR, its too wide to fit in my pocket well, and that 'single sheet of etched metal' for the keypad is harder to use than it should be.The screen on the 509 is sharp and bright as hell, it charges fast, and the speakerphone works great.A few problems . . . the battery life isn't terrific, probably because of the giant screen. The alarm clock won't work if the phone is turned off, and the camera takes pictures at computer screen resolution, so if you try to use one as a background on your phone you're left with big white bars at the top and bottom of the image (you can't rotate photos. . .).On the whole, it's impressive and a solid phone (I've had it a few weeks and dropped it plenty) and I've always had good luck with T-Mobile, even when they were voicestream or whatever.Enough with the RAZR, enough with the crappy Sprint knockoffs, Samsung actually built a phone worth USING.",4
"I Always Come Back to This One

I've owned approximately a dozen phones, and this one is my all-time favorite. I have owned it for two or three months - whenever it was first released.Currently, I have two cell phones (one with Verizon provided by my employer and one with T-Mobile for my family shared plan with my daughter)My Verizon phone is the LG VX8300 - a phone that can do just about anything and has a very strong signal anywhere I travel, due to Verizon's large network. It's a clamshell type and although I like the features, it is bulky and gets very warm when you talk for any length of time. Pair it with a bluetooth headset and the battery just drains right down. I guess that's why they want to sell you the ""Extended Battery"" and ""extended battery door"", making it all the more bulky.So I always come back to my Samsung t509 and just wish I could use it with Verizon, too. What a beautiful little phone. I selected it because it was thin and ultra light - under 3 ounces. This is perfect for a female. I can slip it into a pocket and it's practically invisible, or place it in an inside zippered pocket in my small handbag when I am using bluetooth.The menu system is great and I can easily set call forwarding to my other cellphone if I don't want to miss a call. I have YET to figure out how to do this with the LG VX8300. The t509 also stays cool to the touch, no matter how long I talk on it.Call quality is excellent on both ends. However, T-Mobile coverage is really limited in my area (but is great where my daughter lives in Orlando) - but that's not the phones fault. The t509 pairs with my bluetooth effortlessly and the battery lasts much longer when using it, unlike the extreme battery drain for th LG VX8300.I like the way it handles file storage and photos taken with the built-in camera. When you take a picture with the t509, it's automatically saved to your phone's memory the minute you snap it. I can't count how many times I took photos with the VX8300 and forgot to save them - you have to approve a ""save image"" everytime you take a picture with that phone. That feature is really an inconvenince to me for some reason. I just want to take the picture and go back to what I was doing, without extra steps to store it.I also like the connector port on the t509. It is a tiny little sliding door - it slides into the phone like a pocket door on a house. Then you plug in your charger or wired headset. When you're done, you slide the little door closed. Beautiful! With the LG VX8300, the power connector port is big and bulky and has a flexible rubber/plastic piece that you have to physically removed, set aside, then replace when you have completed the charge. Needless to say, if you're in a hurry, you're going to forget to replace this port cover. My husband has the same LG phone and he lost his port cover the very first week. What a silly design this was - if you lose your cover, the port will be exposed to dirt, even if you have the leather case.PROS:1. Lightweight and cool to the touch, no matter how long you use it. Excellent battery life.2. Excellent menu system - very clear and easy to navigate.3. Bright and easy to read screen, even if you wear glasses and bi-focals.4. Excellent sound quality when making and receiving calls.5. I prefer the text messaging format over the LG VX8300. It's easier to select non-standard characters for insertion into the message, or at least it is for me.6. Out of the box, it has a wider (and better) variety of ringtones - as opposed to Verizon's VX8300 ringtones, which are just really bad.CONS:1. I wish it had voice dialing capabilities - this is the only true negative for this phone, because when you're using a bluetooth headset, it's nice to place calls via voice recognition or voice tags and not have to touch the phone at all.2. The speaker is pretty weak. You need to be in a quiet environment to use it effectively. It's not a feature I use anyway, so I really don't care much about it.Final Rating: After you get over all the cool new features of the larger, heavier phones, you want to come back to this one because it's just nicer to carry with you and easier to use. I find that I just don't use all the other features too often. I just want it to place and receive calls, send and receive text messages, take and send photos to other phones with minimal effort. And I don't want it to get in the way. I carry very small handbags and want it to fit inside them. I never wear phones on a belt clip. With the t509, you don't have to. I have come back to Amazon today to see what it would cost to buy an unlocked version of the t509, so that I can use it with the Verizon account.",4
"Great all around phone

I've owned 17 phones in 5 years. I've also tried every slim phone on the market, most recently the razor. This phone is far superior in resolution, sound quality, and with a clear/easy interface/menu setup. Samsung makes the best quality phones on the market in my opinion, and this phone is no different. The phone has been submerged in water twice in 2 weeks (by accident of course), and still works perfectly. (take out the battery immediately and blowdry or airdry before turning back on) The only con i can mention is that b/c it's so slim and fits in your backpocket so perfectly, you tend to forget it's there even when you sit down. This is how it fell in the toilet the first time =( Most people prefer the flip phones, but I like the long look, and holding down the * key will lock the keypad.",4
"Best phone I've ever had

Great phone. I had a Motorola V330 and share the complaints of other Motorola users...the charger socket doesn't work, slow response time, etc. Additionally, my phone got pretty bad reception.This phone is great. It's small and light with a pretty nice menu layout. It looks slick and operates very well. It's definately a ""business"" phone; sophisticated and sleek. I like the features better than my old Motorola. I can see why people like this better than the Razr. Motorola has superb marketing, but I'm impressed with Samsung and I love this phone.",4
"Great phone --slightly less signal strength

I have had this phone for about 2 months now and the only thing that I would of liked to see included on this phone that they had with the previous Samsung phones is the ability to configure the home arrow keys. On previous Samsung phones (ie. Samsung 225) you could press left on the arrow keys and have it go to the calendar but not on this model unfortunately. Very minor thing but I would of liked to see it. Otherwise you have to press MENU then 6 - 4 - 2 - 1 to get to CalendarNot to repeat on previously good reviews from people before me but the phone brightness is very very bright and you can configure the background color and text size & color from a great deal of options. I'm very impressed with that.Cons: I would say I notice a slightly less signal strenth which results in a dropped call when my previous Samsung would seem to hang in there and not drop. Maybe it's paranoia but I think that's the truth. I LOVE the phone though!!! Definitely recommend it to anyone that would like the sleekness and the button durabilty seems very good so the phone would last long.(Recommend a leather case from t-mobile $15 which has a belt clip) Just to keep the screen and everything working without scratches and just incase you do drop it often.",4
"Hate this phone (see recent edit)

I like this phone a lot. It's small, light, its picture quality is truly astonishing (the screen, I mean; the 640X480 pics that it takes look ""OK"" on a computer).I am happy with the phone and would buy it again, but I'll list out the cons I've found (the rest of the phone is/are/has pros):- signal strength not quite as good as I would like- speaker sound level is too low. Sometimes, while on the highway, I will ask people to repeat themselves- if one takes a pic and sets it as background, since the pic is scaled at 640X480 and the screen is a vertical rectangle, there are white spaces. This is really silly that there's no way around it.- ANNOYING: It is impossible, as far as I can tell, to have the shutter noise turned off when taking a pic (yes, with phone on silent mode). I realize they do this to prevent sordid individuals taking pics when they shouldn't be, but I detest this patronizing feature and feel that Samsung is overstepping their bounds on this.Otherwise it is small, the battery runs for a long time, sound quality is high, the phone's features are extensive, and its operating system is snappy, not frustrating a user as they scroll around its menus. Most functionality is very intuitive.EDIT: 12/20/06. I want to downgrade this to three stars, but cannot. I have to say, this phone annoys me. Its featureset is great and its quality is good when it works, which is not all the time.Beyond the fact that the poor volume really has started to tire on me along with its less-than-stellar perception, this phone actually crashes. I've never had a phone that will, every few days (battery is fine) simply turn itself off. I have it locked and my pocket will vibrate. I'll take the phone out and it's booting itself down. No idea why. Also, last night, I looked at the phone (remember, it was locked) and it was dialing ""08 Emergency"". Who knows what that is? A phone should not dial when it's locked. Perhaps the most annoying thing is when I dial a number and then decide to hit cancel and sometimes it will take 5+ seconds to cancel the call; the screen continues to say it's dialing even though I'm hammering that cancel button. Oh, did I mention that if you call somebody and it's busy, you will not get a busy tone or anything? You'll simply wonder why the call is not connecting, finally look at the screen, and there is no message or any indication at all, so you try redialing and this time when you _look_ at the screen you see it will say busy signal, then that flashes off real quick. I think that's very silly, since nobody dials while looking at the phone (Makes it a bit hard to listen!).I like the phone, I just wish it worked properly. I've come incredibly close to launching it at the ground, and I rarely do that with my own possessions. If I had already gone through my 12 month contract I do imagine this thing would have met its fate against a wall at high speed.EDIT: 2/21/07. I so wish I could edit the star rating and not just the text. This phone, in short, is driving me bonkers. Yeah it's small, it's pretty, it has nice graphics. I cannot stand it anymore. At least once a week I come close to launching it at the ground, knowing that for that moment I see it break I'll know I'm free from it. My contract is not up for a few months, though, so I must persevere until then.The phone does crash/reboot every couple of days. Its battery is not great, its reception is not fantastic, but what is really the biggest annoyance--and I don't know how I overlooked it for so long--is its pitiful and shamelessly weak speaker. My ears are fine but this thing is really hard to use when driving. Even walking outside, ambient noises can have me asking somebody to repeat themselves. What compelled the engineers of this phone to put in a 4 decibel speaker? I have no idea, but this has soured Samsung for me. My last couple of phones (motorola and the unbreakable, unassailable nokia) were both flawless in execution. This thing clearly tries to pack too much technology into something the size of a postage stamp and sadly it fails.EDIT: 7/05/07. Am I forsaken? I still toil with this thing. My year contract ends in August and I'm jumping ship. I am still surprised I've not thrown this against the ground, though I've come very close. In fact, I have dropped it 1-2 times wondering what would happen (battery cover comes off, battery comes out)...it's just a matter of time before a drop turns into a throw. Besides the battery now prooving itself as unworthy in its longevity (I hardly use the phone, it's mostly just turned on and I have to charge it every couple of days, which is worse than most phones...if you want to use it for gaming or a lot of texting, watch the battery die hard), the thing is still inexplicable in some of its actions, such as launching T-Zones even though the phone is locked, calling SOS (I have no idea how it do that consciously, even) even though the phone is locked--YES, it calls some emergency services number!--random reboots while it's in my pocket (locked, of course), having worse reception while holding it than it has on my desk (to the tune of 1-2 bars worth of reception loss when in my hand, the speaker continues to be poor while driving (yes, that includes with the ear piece) or being around ambient noise louder than a sarcophagus.This phone has turned me off Samsung.",3
"Learning to Love it

I have had this phone for one day. AT first I wanted to throw it in the trash. Here are my complaints:1. The ear peace socket and the wall/car charger socket utilize the same port. For those of us who use an ear piece that is not bluetooth, you can not charge and talk at the same time. A big disappointment for me.2. In order for me to save more than one number under a contact name, I have to switch the numbers from my sim card to the phonebook. Also another disappointment when I never had to do this before. I had the samsung e315 previously and this was never an issue. I never had any phone numbers stored in the phone book, only in the sim card.3. Once you switch the numbers to the phone book to save into groups, all the phone numbers will not store in the group; only the first number that is stored under the contact.The good things:1. The phone is very cute and very lightweight.2. The sound is great.3. The picture/screen resolution is crystal clear and very bright.4. Once you figure out how to use it, the phone is great.5. The most important thing....IT IS NOT A MOTOROLA.",2
"Very Pleased

The case is nice and firm . It holds cel phone well and you can still here it ring as well .",4
"usb cable

when i unplugged it from my phone, that little piece that hooks in the phone broke and i can't pull it out. but it worked out fine cuz i don't use my headset so i just left that piece there and it still works.",1
"Miss labeled product

Does not fit the phone it was advertised to fit. Had to buy another one elsewhere.",0
"Product from Seller UnitedIntegral is for 3G/3GS

I was very careful before ordering this to be sure it was going to fit my Original/First Generation/2G iPhone. Nowhere in the product description does it say this is for the 3G, 3GS or 4. In fact, some of the other reviews state that it does not fit the 3G/3GS. So, I was left to assume that it was for the original iPhone. But, when I received the product it was clearly marked ""for iPhone 3G/3GS"". The seller (UnitedIntegral) confirmed that it is indeed for the 3G/3GS. If you don't already know, screen protectors designed specifically for the 3G/3GS will not fit the original iPhone. I requested and received a full refund from the seller.For those of you looking for a screen protector that will fit your first gen iPhone search Amazon on ""4 Pack LCD Screen Protector Shield Cover for Apple iPhone 1st Generation (NOT for iPhone 3G)"". I ordered this, it fits perfect and I'm happy with it.",0
"Meh...

Scratches show up pretty easily on this protector. It does a decent job of protecting the phone, but still looks kind of crappy. I went ahead and got the Zagg Invisible Shield instead since installing this and it's light years better.",2
"Protection without getting in the way

I have used this on my iPhone for well over a year without changing it. There is no interferance with the touch capability, and it hasn't scratched or discolored in any way.It is truely like it isn't even there while it helps to protect my iPhone's screen.",4
"Doesn't fit well

I lined mine up on the home button of the iPhone. The top hangs over about 1/16"". I'm not sure it wasn't made for iPod Touch, and is being sold for both iPhone and Touch.I have a Speck ToughSkin case for my iPhone, so the overhang of the screen protector isn't an issue for me.Speck IPH-BLK-TS ToughSkin iPhone Case (Black)The protector comes with protective film on both sides. Each side is labeled as to which you remove first. You peel the film from the sticky side and put it on the screen, then there is a film protecting the surface of the protector itself.Also, the seller I bought from only included one screen protector in the package.",3
"dust

when i put it on, I kept getting dust on it everywhere. I had no choice but to throw it away.",0
"Great protection besides fit being a bit off

This protector covers the iphone screen and the rest of the bordering face around the screen. Besides it being slightly off just a bit where the home button is, this screen protector provides very good protection to the iphone screen.",3
"Iphone 3gs

Does not fully fit the iphone 3gs. It does cover not the edges of the screen. Had to buy another protector.",0
"NOT MADE FOR IPHONE 3G nor 3GS

if you are looking for an iphone 3g or 3gs screen protector THIS DOES NOT FIT well! it leaves spaces on the sides and it has weird square at the top..edit: changed to 3 stars instead of 1.",2
"SUPERB

Did my research and was impressed. Product might not be the greatest, but it does a superb job.",4
"DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This holder looked like the perfect holder for my V3 Razr, however looks are deceiving, when it arrived at my home, I put the holder gently onto the base and the base broke in my hand. Being optimistic, I stuck the base onto the dash of my truck with extra strength 3M foam adheisive. Next day I put the phone in the holder and and the phone fell to the floor, the locking mechinism would not hold. What a piece of [...]! Do not buy this unless it is a gift for someone you do not like.",0
"Received Broken

I ordered 4 of these items for our company's truck drivers. 2 of the 4 items came back broken. The base on one of the items was broken in half. Another was cracked down the middle. The item design is great.. the holder snugly holds the handset in place, and you can either screw the phone down, or use a sticky pad provided with the phone. However, what does all the matter if the product breaks so easily, right? What a bummer!",0
"The best cell phone car holder ever made !!!

I have two of this holders for over a year and I love it. I use it in Infinity FX35 '06 and NIssan Maxima '04 with Samsung T-809 and my wife uses Samsung A900, the holder is universal and will fit almost any phone out there ( not pda). I tried many holders before and they were junk , original Motorola holder made with quality , you will not be disapointed. I strongly disagree with prev reviewer, but everyone is intitled to personal opinion.",4
"Great , tough phone!

This is a great phone...1. Nextel is awesome in customer service. THis is my second phone, both were shipped within one day. I had them in 48 hours.2. The PTT is great, you don't rack up minutes. My wife and I use this all the time, nice feature. In fact, don't get this phone unless you plan to use this a lot, otherwise this is just another phone.3. Volume on this phone is great, speakerphone loud, but adjustable.4. Tough little phone..good for cops, construction, firecrews, military, anyone in a dusty, hot, or extreme environment. I am none of the above, but drop my phone a lot and work it hard, and like something a little more durable.5. DO NOT buy this phone if you are looking for great color in the screen, the latest in graphics and software, etc. It is a good, solid phone, period.It is not real fashionable, I have the yellow and black bumblebee model, but a nice solid feel.6. You can have internet access, more bells and whistles if you want, but if want that stuff, get something like the i830, Treo 650, etc.GOOD, RUGGED, DEPENDABLE PHONE!",4
"Very pleased with this little rubberized phone

v. rugged, replaced a V.66 (Tmobile) for Nextel with an i530 to beat the Tmobile dead zones in S. FL, the i530 works beautifully and is indeed pretty rugged. Also slightly larger size than the V.66 means I can actually use and dial with one hand - The rubberized patch you flip up to recharge is a bit awkward until you get the hang of it.",4
"The i530 is a feature packed powerhouse of a phone

I recently upgraded from the 1000Plus to the new! 530 and I have to say it is one of the more well designed cell phones that I have owned to date. The menus are clear and surprisingly intuitive. If you do not want Ashcroft types tracking you GPS can be disabled for privacy. If you purchase one for your child or an elderly parent, you may want to leave the GPS feature enabled in the event of an emergency. It's light weight rugged yet stylish in a post-cyberpunk kind of way. Yeah I know it doesn't have a camera and no it doesn't have a color screen but you know what I can actually use my phone in places that others around me cannot. If you do buy it keep in mind that Nextel will stick you with another two-year contract commitment in order to get the reduced price. Bottom line the i530 is a feature packed powerhouse of a phone for the price.",4
"Impervious workhorse

I bought the i530 for work in order to have cell and radio in one unit. The "Military" shock rating is absolutely no joke! Before I bought my belt clip, it fell out of my pocket on a job site and bounced down a flight of stairs. The little thing never even flinched and before I got down to the bottom of the stairs, I had a contractor trying to get me on Direct Connect!I'm telling everyone about this one - thanks for a great discount on a great phone !",4
"A great, no frills phone

If you are looking for features, features, features, you will not like this phone. If you just want a reasonably compact clamshell design that is durable and is a CELL PHONE that doesn't pretend to be a camera, PDA, or MP3 player, go with this phone. I work in the field of embedded electronic design, but I want a cell phone to be a cell phone!I've had mine for over a year -- my wife has another one -- and they both keep on ticking. Their rugged cases hold up well against bump and scrapes. Our phones look the same as they did when we first opened the boxes. Not a nick on 'em.Beware of some of the reviewers who are just ticked off at Nextel. My wife and I are always out running errands: taking the kids to lessons, to friends' houses, picking up a few groceries on the way home, etc. The coverage in my area has been fine and the Push To Talk walkie talkie has been great for the ""quick check"" or ""status update"" confirmation messages. Service has been good enough that we moved our land line onto her cell phone. With the i530's compact design, she always has our ""home line"" within arm's reach.Be aware that the Amazon description about the external screen is an error. The screen is only available when you open the phone. I assume this was done for durability reasons as well. An external screen would be too susceptible to damage -- ie. scratches and cracking. So yes, you must flip it open to see who's calling.",3
"great phone

This phone may not have color or a camera but it's the best cell i've owned. It's resistant i know because i accidently dropped it from a 3 story building...and nothing happaned to it. I guess some people here are saying that the battery doesn't last long...well have u checked if the GPS system is on because that's what really drains the battery...ive gone about 2 1/2 days without charging my phone and the battery is still alive.",4
"Don't trust what Amazon says!

In Amazon's review, they say it has an external LCD screen to see who's calling before you answer it. It DOESN'T! Be warned! Amazon refuses to fix the error as well!",2
"OUTSTANDING PHONE

Outstanding phone. Finally a phone without all the frilly features such as a camera or games. This phone is tough as it has been dropped many times, braved the tropic monsoon's and it refuses to quit. Wish it had an external display but then again that would probably hurt the phones tough integrity. Have tried just about every cell provider and Nextel is ahead of them all.",4
"Great Phone

I have had this phone for a week and it's great, very durable and no fancy features I dont need. It is very easy to use, and gets great recption everywhere. Nextel is much better than any service I've ever had. I'm very pleased with everything.... battery life is slightly weak, but plug it in and your fine.. only problem I noticed was it doesnt have an alarm clock.",4
"Like a good sturdy woman!

She may not win a beauty contest, but this phone seems indestructible. I actually had the i730 first, and got the i530 for my wife. However, the i730 ear speaker did not seem right, and after playing around with the i530 for the evening, I took the defective i730 back and exchange it for the i530. The Nextel people thought I was crazy, but I am happier with this one: no worries about scratching up this one. Just switched from Verizon, and we both notice the better clarity of calls...and my voice mail actually shows up seconds, not hours later.",4
"WARNING AGAINST NEXTEL

My problems with nextel did not stop when I canceled my service. I will get to the problems with the service. When I went to get a new phone a day before my contract expired, I of course wanted to keep my number. So as I went to get my Cingular phone (highly recommended), I had the old number switched to my new number. Today, I get in the mail my nextel statement for the month with a $200 early termination even though I had not canceled my service, but had simply got a new phone and switched my number over. This was on icing on the cake after 2 years of absolutely amazingy bad service from nextel. In my town, not a small town by any means, there are very few places that have any service. In the largest subdivision, you cannot get service anywhere. I constantly get comments from people trying to reach me that get the classic nextel line...Please hold while the nextel subscriber you are trying to reach is located. Most of the time I would not even recieve incoming calls, calls would go straight to my voice mail. Not only would I not get the calls, but often I would not even get the voice mails until days or even weeks later. When I did actually take calls (and call out), I cannot count the number of times I've had my call dropped. I recieved so many different error messages sometimes I wonder if they just spend all their time at nextel thinking of different error messages to program into their phones. That brings me to the selling point of nextel, the famed and well-loved direct connect feature. This is an absolute joke. Direct connect only works MAYBE half the time I tried to use it. Even then, in the middle of the conversation I would be greeted by the loud beep of my phone telling me I wont be talking to that person anymore. Of course, I would expect nothing less from the nextel network. Text messaging with nextel is next to impossible. If it did not take hours to send or recieve a message, it took days, or maybe didn't even come at all. The internet access was fine, it the rare instance that it worked. Of course, when you don't have service, you don't get the internet access either. I was constantly getting the message ""network not available"". Calling and trying to complain to nextel is futile. Trying to get through to customer service takes forever and once you get through they do nothing. My experience with nextel has been nothing short of a disaster and I write this trying to warn anyone considering nextel. Stick with Verizon or Cingular and you will be much happier in the end. Don't make the same mistake I did.",0
"good no nonsense

(Michelles husband using her account)I chose Nextel because most of the contractors I know use Nextel and the walkie talkie feature is wonderfull for quick communication. I chose the i530 phone because I needed a phone that would take being trashed around on a toolbelt all day, getting sawdust, MDF dust and other grit in and on it. I didn`t need ""extras"" like cameras, color screens, MP3s ect. Just a solid phone that would take abuse and keep working. The i530 seemed to be the best option without being too big and bulkie for non-jobsite use too. So far, after several months it holds up great. I bought a nylon case built for toolbelts to go with it and while a little bulkie it works well. The only complaint I have about the case is that it doesn`t hold the phone closed well and sometimes my phone flips open while I`m working.The only complaint I have about the phone is the weak battery life. It frequently doens`t get me through a whole workday of moderate use, forcing me to buy a car charger to hook up to my jobsite radio. Overall I like the phone though and did buy one for my wife too. She works outside all day with horses and had similiar durability needs to mine.",3
"Basic phone

This was my first cell phone provided for me by work.Pros:SimpleVery Durable (I have dropped it many times and it still works and has not fallen apart)Let's you know what phone calls you missed on screenKeeps a history of phone calls made and receivedExtremely basic menuFlip phone, screen is protectedCons:BulkyMonochromatic (not colorful)Not too many frillsPhone clip locks phone closed (has to be removed to use, unless you like speaker feature - but then you do not know who you are speaking to)All-in-all: makes and receives calls with no problems",3
"Tough but basic

I bought this phone knowing it didn't have many extras. It is great for what it is. I've always gotten a great signal and sound quality, everyone says it sounds like a landline phone when I talk to them on it, and it's sturdy as can be. There was even a time when I fell at Oktoberfest and landed right on it, but it was no worse for it. My contract is up so I'm getting another phone with more toys on it (camera, mp3 player, etc.), but I can't say anything bad about this phone other than that the battery seems to wear down faster than other phones I have had. If you need a tough phone with a good signal and don't need any toys on it, this one is great!",3
"Great phone

This phone has great reception and beats all three phones I had from ATT, 2 from virgin mobile, and a previous one from nextel. Yes, it is a bit bigger than other flip phones but this really makes it easier to dial. Good phone for those of you with large fingers. The phone is durable, reliable, and looks good. Highly recommended!",4
"Good Phone

I liked this phone it seems to be tough and sturdy. Just do not get the ugly yellow cover for it. But had ordered it off of Nextels site. They even gave me a code that saved me $50.00. Here it is for you all to share (CL897L) case sensitive. On the shopping cart page in the promo box. It is like an invoice thing. But I think it is a very good phone. You will enjoy the phone. Happy shopping.",3
"i LOVE my nextel!!!

i have literally had dozens of phones, with all the companies you can name, sprint being the last company(they sucked!) and i can tell you BY FAR that this company, and this phone are hands down the best i have ever had! this phone is tough! my cats knocked it off my fridge and it fell to the hard tile, breaking it in two parts at the flip joint. even though it was broke in two....it still worked!! i called nextel, reported it broken, and in less then 36 hours i had a new factory sealed phone in my hand! they are great...the phone is great(i get signal in my basement!) and their customer service is outstanding!!",3
"No alarm!

I like the durability and no-frills phone, but it does not have an alarm clock (which I assumed all phones do). It also doesn't have an external LCD screen as described on this site.",2
"pretty good phone.

I had this phone for about six months and I loved it . The only thing I did not like about it is that it was not a color phone. Other than that I loved the rings, I loved the settings and it was worth the buy. But then it started acting weird. It would turn itself on and off. It would cut off all of my conversations and more. One time I let my girlfriend use it and she dropped it on the concrete, and that was it. The phone was dead. Later I bought a motorola I860. Much better.",2
"Worst Nextel Phone in years

I have used Nextel for a long time, I have used a lot of the phones, daily work use, on the phone and with the two way, web, and texting.The wide flat earpiece has a sharpish edge on the top that causes extreme discomfort when on the phone for more than just a few minutes.The screen is tiny and a giant step back in time, this is the same screen that was on my i700plus from like 2001? A horrible screen for trying to read text messages or news or scores.The sound quality is horrible and not steady, the volume seems to be different every time I make a call.The antenna is flimsy plastic and breaks very easily.The signal quality is poor and erratic.I have love my Motorola Nextel phones for a long time and would steer anyone away from this one.Horrible Phone.",1
"DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE

I've read other reviews that it can stand a shock. It can't. I dropped it out of my pocket and it died. Motorola wouldn't fix it under warranty. I paid $140 to have it fixed, and the screen immediately died. Motorola wouldn't fix it under warranty again. Another $140. The sound quality is horrible and the shape of the phone is very difficult to work with. The worst phone I've ever owned.",0
"Great phone

This is a great phone i've had my phone for about a week and i've drop this phone so many times for the little bit of time i had it I would say i have dropped this phone atleast 5 times and once i dropped it on the side walk a hour later somebody called me and i didn't think it would work but it worked it's a great phone and it doesn't have extra things on it that you will not find yourself using",4
"Awesome, The BEST Phone

I'm actually a boost mobile user. I broke the boost phone and so I decided to spend the $250.00 on this phone at retail price. The phone is basic, but is hard as a rock. This phone has been through more abuse and still keeps on a rockin. My T-Mobile phone looks like a toy compared to the I 530. My freinds have other nextel phones and they keep having problems with there's a few days of having them. While I have had my phone for over a year !!!. This phone has seen doors, water puddles, scraped and other abuse, but like again, keeps on working. Basic phone for two way talking and cell phone use. Use the stock ringtones, but you can download more.I LOVE THIS PHONE, the battery lasts for two days, don't know why other people's battery's have short life or have other problems.I also love ford's : LIKE A ROCK",4
"HORRIBLE DO NOT GO WITH NEXTEL

The menus are incredibly hard to readIt comes with the most ear screetching sounds one can ever hearYou can't down load anything on to itThe thing is so huge that when you put it in to your pocket there is a humongous bulgeWhen you put it on you belt you pants start to fall down",0
"Just hope that your phone never quits working

I had been very happy with my Motorola phone until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"Just Ugly

My best friend and I purchased two of these phone. She bought the ""Bumble Bee"" model (yellow & black), and I purchased the plain black one. In all honestly, this phone is just ugly. Motorola could have done better when they manufactured this phone. To add insult to injury, it has a little, ugly yellow screen. I have to admit, it is better than the i730 used to have when it comes to reception and battery life. If you purchase any of Nextel newer model phones, you may just want to keep your eyes on this one. It is ugly, but it would not bring you a world of trouble like the i730 or i830.",2
"Unreliable

My wife and I both have these phones. I am on my fourth phone in ten days, my wife had hers replaced within 2 months. I had plenty of reception but a glitch in phone prevented my from making calls. This happened with two of the phones. The third had a small glitch. Nextel has been unhelpful in all of this.",0
"Ugly

I hate this phone. I ordered it over the phone sight unseen because it was the cheapest flip phone Nextel had at the time. My friends dubbed it ""The Batphone"" and they tease me lots every time it gets broken out. It is huge and clunky and has absolutely no extra features. It's good qualities are decent reception and durability.",1
"I530-AWEFUL!!!!

MY HUSBAND BOUGHT THE NEXTEL I530 A YEAR AGO. WHEN WE LIVED IN PHILADELPHIA, HE GOT GOOD RECEPTION, ETC. NOW HIS PHONE SHUTS OFF WHEN HE TALKING TO SOMEONE, NO ONE CAN REACH HIM BECAUSE A MESSAGE COMES ON SAYING ""PLEASE HOLD WHILE WE TRY TO CONTACT THIS NEXTEL SUBSCRIBER."" HE DOESN'T GET RECEPTION IN CHALFONT, PLYMOUTH MEETING, AND SOME AREA OF PHILADELPHIA. MY HUSBAND TOOK IT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE 4TH TIME NOW AND THE GUY TOLD HIM ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PHONE. MOTOROLA STOPPED MAKING IT. HE HAS ALSO LOST ALOT OF BUSINESS WITH THIS PHONE BECAUSE NO ONE CAN GET THROUGH. HIM AND I BOTH GOT NEW UPGRADED PHONES AND WE LOVE THEM. JUST SO YOU KNOW, I530 STINKS!!!!!!",0
"A pre-paid for $40 was better than this!

I still have yet to dicover how to send a text message - but have gotten them. I am starting to believe there is no way to write a text message on it, unless I pay extra and sign up for the web on the phone too. There is no alarm feature or games. I did the tracfone pre-paid before this and that was much cheaper with a nokia that had much better features. I wish I had played with this at the store before getting stuck with it for two years.",1
"Don't Buy It

I got this free from a family member who knows nothing about cell phones. It drops calls everyday. It loses the signal all the time; even when it is just sitting idle. I don't know who is worse, Nextel or Motorola. I have Verizon, but the bill is always high. I recently got T-Mobile and they are the only ones who charge long distance. I've had cell phones since 1999 (now 2005) and I NEVER paid long distance before. All of the above mentioned companies have absolutely HORRIBLE customer service. They lack severely in that area. They don't answer emails--that is, if you can find an email address on their website; they keep you on hold, and when they answer they have no idea what they are talking about or what their company sells. They don't care about you, the only care about your money. Be careful with cell phones and usage. Buyer beware.",0
"Great battery

My old phone battery would no longer hold a charge. This one lasts for days, very happy with this purchase.",4
"works

I'm greatful that I can still get batteries for my 'dumb' phone since I have no desire to upgrade to a smart phone. I spend enough time with technology and only want a cell phone to make the occassional phone call.",4
"Good price, fast shipping, and works great

The battery arrived quickly, it was well-packed, and it works well in the phone. I no longer need to charge the battery so frequently. I would definitely deal with this company again.",4
"waste of money

Battery did not last any longer than normal battery wast of money an time had to get new cover also",0
"Fits perfectly and works well!!

I obviusly bought this to replace the battery that was dying on my original phone. The battery is a little bit thicker, but that is not a problem. My phone doesn't die or cut out and the phone holds the charge much longer than it ever did. At this rate my phone will still be good for another ten years. If you need a new battery, uy this one, you will not regret it.",4
"The best product for Sea lovers

I like this product, it shalters your pocket pc, from rain, dust, and has a hard shell, i use it for my Hp Ipaq hx4700 and also hx2700 when ever i go for field work.",4
"Amazing case

This is a great case. These guys know what they're doing! I fit my ATT 8525 as well as a small bluetooth GPS receiver (the Holux M1200) in this case. Very pleased!",4
"DO NOT BUY

This battery is a knock-off version of the Nokia ones. The casing is too thick so the battery itself does not make any contact with the phone. Therefore no electricity actually gets to the phone. This battery is useless. DO NOT BUY. Don't try to skimp like I did, get the real battery made by Nokia.",0
"Not worth it.

I bought two of these and they both broke within the first three months of purchasing them. I, by now means, beat my phone up nor do I mistreat my phone. The top cover breaks very easily.",0
"Great Battery

I ordered the battery on a Monday and received it the following Thursday, very good. Also the battery was exactly what I needed and I don't have to charge my phone everyday now.",4
"Nokia E62 Cell Phone Battery (Generic)

The seller sent the item immediately.This battery does not seem to hold a charge as long as the original battery that came with the phone but it is a good deal for the price.",3
"Junk

Don't waste your money, this is not even worth the penny I paid for it.",0
"scratches easily

this case is clear and plastic, so it shows off your phone's back nicely. that is, until you use it for a few days, because it becomes scratched very easily. moreover, because it's clear, dirt and dust that gets trapped between the phone and the case can be seen, which is unsightly.finally, boxwave is very slow at responding to queries.",1
"Does not fit phone

I purchased this product and was excited when it came it because it was a solution to my wire clutter problem on my desk. The best part about the product to me was being able to see the information on my phone while it was charing, and also to be able to charge an additional battery for my phone.The extra battery that was provided worked fine and charged on the dock.The major problem with this product is the phone didn't fit on the dock. The USB port the phone is supposed to sit on was pushed too far back in the cradle. It was too close to the back wall.I checked all of the literature that came in the packaging and it is all labeled 8125, so I am sure this is the real product.If they want to sell a product but haven't checked to see if it even works in the first place, I will not buy another item from bargincell.Don't buy this product unless you want less hair on your head, or you are a masochist.",0
"samsung battery

wrong size but i will take the blame for that. wrong size but i will take the blame for that. wrong size but i will take the blame for that. wrong size but i will take the blame for that. wrong size but i will take the blame for that.",2
"Lost my new cellphone

This product is connected to the clip via a screw on the back. If your screw comes loose like mine did, you'll lose your cellphone too. Then you'll be screwed as I was.",0
"Ok product

This product is alright. I love the durability of the hard exterior case (saved my phone a few times) and the shock absorption of the neoprene interior. However, the case is annoying in the sense that the bottom of the front cover gets in the way of the top 2 buttons that you use to navigate menus or lock your phone. The phone is also too big to make much use of the belt clip.",2
"My favorite brand of screenprotector!

Boxwave is my favorite brand of screenprotector for all my electronic devices (have it on my Droid, Galaxy Tab and Kindle Touch). Dry application, so don't have to mess with water flooding your device. You have to be patient in the application, but the result is flawless. Follow the instructions and use the scotch tape as recommmended to remove those tiny dust motes that can create a bubble.",4
"--Not so good-- Quality Merchandise

My wife and I just recently upgraded our cell phones to the LG1400. I saw this package deal and thought 'What a good price for a case, charger, and hands free set'.BUT it all goes back to the old saying: '...you get what you pay for...'The hands free accessory did not work. We could not hear people nor could they hear us.The car charger worked at first but then the charger head became loose and would work 50% of the time.The cases fit our phones but the belt clip is really tight and does not clip on to my belt or my wife's purse without pulling and adjusting it forcefully.Buyer beware - cheap made products @ cheap prices.",1
"buyer beware

I thought this was a good price for an earpiece, car charger and phone case. The earpice is horrible...there is a humming and buzzing sound when you use it and the volume is so low that you can barely hear the person on the other end.The car charger is so cheaply made that it's loose when using in the car and jiggles out of the socket.The phone case clip is so tight that it takes a lot of effort to clip it to your belt or purse.I would not recommend purchasing. I'm returning this item even though I will pay slightly less to return the item as I did to purchse it.",0
"Does not work for Samsung X427m

Could not get it to work for samsung. Noice initially, call disconnects in 2 secs. Did not work, had to buy another one from plantronics for $21. Part of it could be a problem with the samsung aswell. since the jabra one for $9 did not work either.",0
"no wonder it's discounted

when you put the back cover on, it makes it very hard to push up the phone to get to the number pad. the only way to keep it easy to push the phone up is to leave a crack of space open instead of pushing the phone back down. covers alright for the price",1
"Its a rip off piece of S***!!!

This thing sucks--its bulky and makes the phone look cheap--i threw away my money on this item. Dont do it!",0
"Not satisfied.

The main piece that I wanted was the ear piece to talk handfree. The ear piece gives off a ringing sound to the person that I am talking to. I do not hear it on my end but am unsuccessful in using it because it is an irritation to the people I talk to.",1
"Swivel Belt Hoslter for Audiovox 8610

Very good clip-type phone holder. Came as advertised and quickly.",4
"Plastic corner clip broke

One corner of the clip broke out and will not hold the one corner of the phone any longer. This happened inside of 2 months and was not a result of being dropped or mishandled. The plastic at the corners is just too thin.",0
"Probably better if you're thin

For the most part, this is a fairly nice phone mount. It's got a very sturdy feel to it; I'm not worried about it breaking or coming loose. It also holds the phone very snugly. The phone snaps in with a distinct enough feel that I've never let go thinking it was locked in when it wasn't. The swivel turns in eight distinct segments ranging from horizontal one way to horizontal the other (you can't keep your phone upside down). Once rotated to where you want it, it stays in that position.I've experienced two minor negatives. The lesser problem is that it can be tricky to release the phone from the holster. I suspect that's mostly a familiarity problem, though. The more significant issue is that the belt clip portion sticks straight up regardless of how the phone is rotated. The top part of the clip, while slightly rounded, is still a fairly hard protrusion. It can jab into your belly if, like me, your waist is wider than your belt. It's ok while I'm standing, but it can get annoying when I'm sitting down.",2
"Works Good

Perfect if you are on the go and you don't want one of those ugly leather holsters that cover up the entie phone. Your cell phone just snaps in and out, and even swivels.",4
"Nokia clip on belt holster

Great product at half the price. Arrived within a couple of days. Everything perfect with this transaction, as usual.",4
"Hold Tight, Yet Lets Phone Snap Off Easily

This is a good belt holster. It holds the phone tightly in place and stays on the belt. Yet, can snap phone off with one hand. Can also talk and charge phone in the holster.",4
"Broken in 1 month

I purchased one about a month ago, and this morning it broke. There has been no extraordinary use of this unit, only daily clipping on and off of my belt. The hinge mechanism is extremely low quality. The price of this accessory is great, but you definitely get what you pay for. Now instead of 1, I have 2 pieces of crap.",0
"Great piece of equipment.

This is a good product. I spent more on other products which turned out not to be made as well. My cell phone fell off the other clips I purchased but thankfully I found the cell. This product secures the phone well and is made well.",3
"Not really satisfied

I have had several great experiences ordering items, this is the first time I was not satisfied. Quality of product was not very good.",0
"Great product!

The aluminium case for my Verizon VX6700 is awesome! This beats any other phone case that I've ever had HANDS DOWN!",4
"Great case for the short time it lasted.

I ordered my first case in March 2008 and appreciated the protection it gave my phone but noticed the screw on the side sliding out within 2 weeks. The following week I noticed the case connection between the 2 pieces starting to tear although its aluminium. I contacted the company and they sent me another case ""out of good faith"" at no charge. The same day I got the new case the old case actually broke apart. PLUS the same day I placed my phone in the second case I noticed the connection already having a tear in it. Again its a great case for my phone but the screw and connection strip holding the two parts together tore really quick.",2
"Works... but not sturdy enough

The case doesn't close very securely and the phone can easily fall out if dropped. I had to superglue velco strips on the clasp to keep it from opening when falling. Also, the belt clip doesn't stay screwed in when in use. It often unscrewed over the course of a day, and the case+phone would fall to the floor. I solved this by supergluing the threads so that it wouldn't unscrew anymore.After 4 months, the case finally snapped in the back. I'm not sure what happened, but I think that the case couldn't support the weight of the phone with the extended battery.Otherwise, I feel this case has provided ample protection against falls and whatnot after my modifications above. I've dropped my phone several times, and this case has kept it safe (except for the antenna) each time. There were a few occasions where even the phone fell out despite the velco clasp. But this is better than nothing.",2
"Solid Case

This case works well. I have dropped my phone and it has never been damaged. The cover has popped open when dropped, so you may want to doctor this up with tape. The case was reviewed a another site as being the best for this phone. It is reasonably priced, too.",3
"WARNING! You will never get your stuff.

I never got my order even after a month after I placed it. They reply to you email with false info. Always saying its on the way. One item that i did get was the wrong item. You have been warned. Be very careful from these guys.",0
"Solid....

This protects my PPC 6700 wonderfully... I've dropped it many times and this case protected it like I wanted... No scratches, nothing... Having room for the extended battery is great too, because the extended battery adds hours and hours too the life of my phone.",4
"Very good

I bought this case about a month ago and I am very much satisfied with my purchase. This case holds the cell phone very firmly and its easy and convenient to attach this case to the belt.",4
"Good Deal

The holster works great. It fits my phone and securely holds it to my belt. The ratchet holds the clip at the angle I choose without slipping. The price and delivery were excellent. What more could one ask for.",4
"Great design, comfortable but not perfect

I have tried a few different headsets and I personally own an HS820 in addition to the HS810. My advice - Spend the extra money for the HS810, especially if you use it in noisy environments. I bought the HS820 first and I was initially impressed with the sound quality (incoming and outgoing) and loud audio. I also found it light and comfortable to wear. Once I started using it, the honeymoon ended. My last trip ended my marriage with the HS820 because I was in the airport and no one could hear me. I was told the background noise was louder than my voice. I heard this complaint before but didn't realize how bad it really was. After doing a bit more research this time, I decided to buy the HS810. The HS810 is a better, more well thought out headset design. One problem I have noticed with my phone (a Motorola V710) is that when paired with any Bluetooth headset, it does not ring. The HS820 was easy to turn on inadvertently because the button would get pressed when I sat down or by something pressing against it. When that happened, I would miss calls. In addition, I would miss calls because you had to press the power button for 5 seconds to turn it on. By then, the call was gone. The HS810 has a flip out boom, which is also the on/off switch. When flipped in, the headset is off. When you flip it out, it turns on instantly. This is much more convenient than holding a multi-function button for 5 seconds. It saves battery life because I never use standby and it is quicker to answer the phone, resulting in less lost calls. While the headset turns on instantly, it does take a second or two for it to pair with the phone from this state. You can leave it open and press the button to instantly answer the phone. The flip insures you will never turn this headset on by mistake. This headset rejects wind and noise much better than the HS820, which is important for me as I frequently use it in airports and outside but it does not have true noise rejection. The Plantronics MX3000 & 3500 have noise canceling but they pick up a lot of wind noise and I hear users complain of the ear clips breaking off easily. The HS810 was the best compromise I could find for sounds quality, noise rejection and comfortThe HS810 includes a neck strap and carrying case, giving you a few options for carrying it, although I just drop it in my pocket. I find the case to be on the big side but it is well designed and includes a belt clip. Many other headsets don't even include a carry case at all so I am not complaining. I find the HS810 to be comfortable to wear. It sits over the ear but has a silicone shroud that holds it in place and blocks outside noise, which is important because I found the receive audio a bit lower than I would have liked (lower than the HS820 but noticeably better than the phone itself). I don't like the Jabra style in-the-ear buds so that narrowed the choices for me. I like that I can charge the phone and headset from one charger (concurrently with a $5 Y-adapter). Motorola should include this latter accessory. They include an AC charger, which will also charge most Motorola phones (P/N SPN5037B). I find the blue flashing light annoying and it gets me unwanted attention when in public but it does flag those around me that I'm on the phone, which may discourage them from interrupting me when on a call. But when discretion is important, you can easily turn off the light by pressing the headset volume up and down keys simultaneously. That turns the light off until you turn off the headset. There is no way I know off to leave it off as a default (short of surgery).Overall, I like the HS810 but it's not perfect. I wish it had a noise canceling mic, a little louder incoming audio and a user replaceable the battery. But is was the best overall headset I could find and not having to carry a separate charger was a big plus for me. If you have a Motorola phone, this is a no brainer but even if not, it is a strong contender. I paid $67 shipped using Pricegrabber, which is less than I paid for the 820 at a local retailer. The received audio on the HS820 is louder and has better fidelity than the HS810 but I can only recommend it if you plan to use it in a quiet environment and don't mind it's other drawbacks (see above).",3
"Great little headset.

I have used this headset for a few weeks and love it, its perfect for my needs and is so convenient. I would definitely reccomend.",4
"Worked well, sometimes...

I really liked this little thing, most of the time. For no reason I could identify, however, it began to ""echo"" most irritatingly on some calls. Sometimes I could hear the echo, other times I couldn't but the person I was talking to would complain, so I had to switch it off or call them back. I was going to take it to someone who could figure out what was going on, but my Schnauzer chewed it up!! No, I'm not kidding. With the problems I had with that dizzying echo, I decided not to replace it with the same item.",1
"A great holster, but...

I just received my new holster today. I loved it, although after using it for two whole hours, the plastic clip broke and the phone fell to the ground! I am hoping it was just a fluke, but I'll have to wait and see whether Amazon will give me another one in its place, so I can't give it a complete ""thumbs up"" yet.One other caveat: it does NOT fit the ""extended battery,"" only the slim battery with the reduced amount of ""talk time.""",3
"Buy 10 of these - you'll need them

You should expect this holster to break the first time you bump into something. The part of the holster that attaches to the belt clip is very weak and will break very very easily.",1
"The clip breaks off easily

This product is well-designed and fits the Siemens phone perfectly, making it easy to store and retrieve.However, the clip breaks off too easily in a way that cannot be repaired, so forcing you to buy a new one. Luckily, it's cheap, but annoying nonetheless.",1
"the Holster works great!

The Samsung i700 is a hard phone to hide. The holster doesn't hide the phone, but it gets the phone out of pockets and protects the phone as well. The leather case is way too bulky for me. (Protection? I broke the LCD screen on my first phone, just by having the phone in my pocket -- the phone must have been in my pocket LCD out, and I must have hit something. Had to replace that phone. Since my first phone, I haven't had that problem. The i700 seems to be pretty durable.)",4
"Very handy.

This is a great little holder for my blackberry pearl. I got this color b/c it was less expensive than the black I normally would have chosen, and I ended up really liking it because it goes with everything and I can find it in my purse.The holder itself is nice and sleek. The lambskin is soft and supple. I really like the magnetic flip top -- it keeps the pearl inside securely but is easy to open quickly when you get a call. The wrist band is really useful too. I didn't think I would use it, but now whenever I have to walk around outside my office I just put it around my wrist so that I have easy access to the phone if it starts ringing, rather than having to root around in my purse.The only (slight) complaint I have is that to get the blackberry out of the case, the only place to pull is on its ""shoulders"" -- at the top on the side where the volume buttons are, so I almost wish it were looser and I could just tip the case upside down and slide the pearl out.Overall I've found this to be a great option for someone who doesn't want to clip the phone to their waist.",3
"good battery

This product is great! I'm so excited about having a battery that actually holds a charge again!",4
"It Works

Not much to say about a battery. I installed it - it works fine.",4
"Worse than the old one it replaced -- don't bother

I bought this battery to replace the original one that came with my cell phone. The ""new"" one holds a charge a shorter time than the old one does! I have to charge it every day, whether I use it or not. I feel ripped off, to tell you the truth.",0
"Cell Battery

I purchased this battery becuase my original battery started acting up on me after 2 years of service,so it was time. It does last longer and Im glad I bought this battery. I have no bad reviews about this so if you have an audiovox 8910 cell phone and you need an replacement,this is the one.But you decide",3
"Works when I need it.

Doesn't last as long as original, but I'm still using it. Not every day, but when ever I need to use that phone.",4
"Lithium Ion Battery for Audiovox CDM9900

The battery didn't work, I charged it a number of times and each time I turned the phone on, a minute later the phone we be turned off. I returned it as defective and didn't buy a new one. I wouldn't recommend this battery.",0
"Lithium Ion Battery for Audiovox CDM9900

Excellent value when you consider local merchants want almost three times the price for the same battery.",4
"Not high impact plastic!

This holster claimed high impact plastic, but the first time I placed it on my side the clip broke off from the back.It litteraly fell apart in my hand, and the shipping cost was more than the holster itself so I did not return it.I will not get anymore one dollar holsters.",0
"Nothing special, but gets the job done.

I've had one of these for about three months and have enjoied the functionality. As the title says, it's nothing fancy but it works. Just be careful, because if you catch it the right way on a doorway it'll break, which really isn't a big surprise. The fact that I ordered a replacement should speak volumes for how I like it.",3
"OK

I have an original Motorola battery that came with my phone and purchased this one as a backup. It does not seem to hold a charge very strongly. Occassionally, it seems to drop all charge or shuts off my phone for no reason.",0
"WASTE OF MONEY: these are OLD batteries

sure they have never been used but OLD batteries are not the ones you are looking fo",0
"DOES NOT FIT E815

When I ordered this item, I ordered it for my E815. However, upon receiving it, the package only said for the v710 and the battery did not fit my e815...did not have one of the secure tabs like the original battery did. Was able to return though for full refund. Do not purchase if you will be using for E815 phone.",0
"Cell Phone Lithium Battery

I wrote a review about my experience with the battery and I gave it one star. A couple of days later, I received a call from the owner/manager of the company. He asked me to remove the review because it hurts his sale. By agreeing to remove my review, I was rewarded with 2 same brand of batteries. I used one of the two and I have not experienced the same problem like the first one he sent me. I guess the first one he sent was a lemon. I have not used the 3rd one yet so I hope it is not a lemon like the first. So this is the reason why I give the company a rating of five stars.Dear Owner/operator, I think it is justify for me to tell the truth. Please don't call me to remove this comment.",4
"motorola cell phone battery

This battery is a little different from the old one I had. The old one would die after almost every 5 minutes of conversation. (Like I said, it was OLD.) The new one lasts longer, but I forgot to charge it a couple of times and it died with no warning and turned the phone off in the middle of a call. It didn't give that annoying beep for an hour or so before it died... it just died with no warning. So appreciate the annoying beeps!",2
"Not what I thought it was - Knock off

I thought that this was a name brand battery. It does work in a E815 Cell phone, I'm just leary of knock off replacements. So if you are looking for a name brand replacement battery this is not for you. If you are open to generic batteries it should be OK. So far it has been working just fine.",2
"Kinda big, but if you want to keep your motorola, worth a try.

I had a motorola V710 & V810 and battery life was way too short without the extended battery. Standard battery I'd get 2-3 days, ext battery 4-5 days standby with light use. It made the phone livable, but the battery pack is rather large and includes a new cover.Actually I would recommend just getting a new phone instead! My Samsung A920 can go 10 days on the standard battery!",3
"poor choice

hey, the phone is great the service is great the battery leaves much to be desired. seriously if i could change this phone i would the battery is the only bad part about it. seriously this battery last 2 fone calls. sorry mates get a new telly",0
"An excellent substitute for the real thing

I bought this battery after having dropped my phone in water and having the Verizon store ensure me that the phone was dead and would never work again. However, after realizing that it worked as long as it was plugged into the wall, I took the chance that it might just need another battery. At the time, the Amazon store was out of the LG version of the battery, and the extended life version was a bit more bulky. I bought this version instead and was not disappointed. It fits in my phone perfectly, and works just as well as the original battery did. It holds a charge for about two days with very little use, and I haven't had any problems with it. As it's cheaper than the LG battery as well, I would definitely recommend this as a replacement or backup for any LG VX7000 phone.",4
"Lithium Ion Battery for LG VX7000

Never received the first battery that was ordered. Called and another was shipped without a problem. Still took a while from when it was order to we received the battery because of whatever mix-up happened on the first order.",3
"Worst ever

I have used many phones but this is the worst ever. Main thing is its usability and software design.Actually this software was not designed for a phone. This software was for hand held PDAs which is now being used in Windows based phones. It has plenty of buttons on hardware but anything on the screen is just plain BAD.You cannot use this phone with fingers. You have to have stylus to use the phone screen. I cant take the stylus out every time if I have to use it. You need two hands to operate the screen.This software interface is decade old and cannot compete with new software designs. I dont recommend it.",0
"Love it

The phone is larger then the mini phones that get lost in your pocket. The interface just needs to be updated to SPB interface. This is the best phone I have owned and I have owned a ton. A little work and a little time pays off with a phone that is better then the Iphone.",4
"Horrible Software Design DO NOT BUY

After using this phone for a year or so, I can safely say that I don't like it at all. I think the hardware is fine, it's the software that makes this phone difficult to use. Besides the fact that it occasionally locks up, the design of the interface is just about the worst I've ever seen. Take, for example, the phone application itself. The buttons to dial the number are so small you actually have to use the pen device to ""click"" on them. A good design would have made the button s take up the entire screen. Using this phone at all while driving is very dangerous. It takes a great deal of concentration to do anything with it. Another example is accepting a phone call. To answer the phone, you either hit the physical green button on the bottom left, or you ""click"" on a VERY small button in the screen in the bottom left. Or if you're trying to dig it out of your pocket, you accidentally hang up or ignore the call. Or the software crashes so that it continues to ring to matter what buttons you push. That has been my experience with this thing.The applications that come with the phone are mostly useless. The ""browser"" is based on an old version of IE. And the screen is too small to render anything anyways. Other applications, like the Media Player, crash often and also have bad interface design.Even if this phone ran Apple's well-designed software, the phone is just physically too large. It's uncomfortable in my pocket, and most phone holders can't hold it. I've gone back to my Razr, which I don't like that much either, but at least it's dependable.",0
"Very Fragile

I purchased this item a few months ago for 200$ I was very happy with it, it worked well, and I had no problems at all. I thought it was the perfect iphone alternative... until the USB port broke. I was charging the phone, and at some point it was knocked, causing the USB port to break off with the charger.I called HTC hoping to get it fixed, they told be the entire motherboard would have to be replaced and it would cost 220$Obviously I opted not to have it fixed. And after reading other reviews and shopping on ebay, I was appearently not the only person to have this problem.The phone is excellent until it breaks, and it will break VERY easily. For that reason I cannot reccommend this item. I went with a cheaper phone and PDA instead.",1
"Battery application misleading

Purchased this battery for my daughters Samsung A650 cell phone.Battery arrived promptly. The sticker on the battery states A660. This battery phyisically snaps onto the Samsung A650 cell phone but the electrical contacts on the battery do not match up to the electrical terminals on the cellphone. This problem renders the battery useless.",1
"Data Cable and CD for BlackJack

Received as described on WEB page.But I still could not connect with my notebook (may be due to my lack of knowledge). I wish the package contain a guide to CD installation and use for people like me.",3
"Bad Deal for a SGH A 707

Purchased this product and was very disappointed as it would NOT CONNECT with my phone as it said it would. I did purchase this item through AMAZON.",0
"Does not work for all phones listed!

I bought this to use with my A-707 and it didn't work. The cable was fine, the CD driver didn't work.",1
"USB Cable was fine, the CD was where problems began..

Maybe it was my computer which had a hard time adjusting to the new software, but the Samsung Pc Studio couldnt link with my Sync. The programs still worked but I could not establish the link with my phone. I used windows media to sync songs, pictures, and videos while I still used PC Studio to cut songs etc.Maybe it was my computer, but either or this still was a good purchase.",3
"Not even close as advertised

At the beginning of the year, I purchased an unlocked, used, SGH-T519 (Trace) and SGH-A727. I ordered the cable and software based on the fact that it stated that these models were supported. I received the software with a a sticker stating that this is only good for the D807. Ignoring this, I installed it anyway. After installing the sofware on a Win XP, Win 7, and Win Vista platform. only the USB driver works; the software cannot read the phones via the USB cable link. I then added a bluetooth connection and, still, no luck as the software states that it will only communicated with the D807 altough the PC communicates flawlessly as a serial and DUN connection. The software simply does not want to communicate with the phones.I have not contacted the seller as it has taken me a while to get to this point of troubleshooting and it is my fault for taking so long to troubleshoot this issue. Regardless, this is not what was advertised.Buyer beware.",0
"cord

My sister-in-law-to-be broke the cord as soon as she plugged it in. It wasn't very durable for her, but it could have just been her. Who knows.",0
"Never got it to work right

I never got this to work right. Most of it was probably due to the fact that I was running Windows XP 64 bit and the software didn't support that OS. I tried some 3rd party applications that work with the interface, but I never got it to connect to the phone. I no longer have the phone, so I never got to try it in Vista.",2
"Broken CD/Poor Packaging

CD and cable arrived in a poorly designed package and the CD was broke in half.",0
"Buyer beware - not for SGH-A717 as advertised

cable works fine. CD does not have the driver to the phone Samsung SGH-A717, as advertised.",0
"doesnt work

this product specifically listed my phone as one the software would work with. After installing it and then waiting hours for it to update via the web, the program said my phone was not supported.",0
"L6 not what I expected

I have only had Nokia phones prior to this phone but decided to branch my wings out after my Nokia fell in a puddle. Purchased the phone off of ebay and it was easy enough to set up and use with TMobile....Pros:Sleak styleclear and colorful screenloud speaker phoneGood cameraIn car optionBluetooth capableSizeCons:Battery Life is horrible, lasts only a day.Screen is smallmenus are slighly confussingno screen saver with clock only functionscreen blacks out really quickly to save already bad battery lifetexting with one hand difficult because phone is so skinnyweird predictive texting that is not as user friendly as NokiaDropped callsPoor antennacant hold with shoulder and talk... muffeled voicehorrible manualOverall, I think I am a nokia person. I like the look of the phone and the size is sweet and I like the ringtones and clearity of phone, but I was so disappointed with the batttery life and reception. My old nokia's battery would last for three days and could find a signal anywhere. Maybe its just because I'm not used to Motorola's but overall I'm underwhelmed.",2
"Not for 850 MHz

I intended to purchase a true 4-band cel which I could use in any place, and I trusted Amazon description which states ""Unlocked for use with your existing GSM 850 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz, GSM 900 MHz or GSM 1900 MHz"".But when I inserted the SIM of a 850 MHz network the cell did not work, after some searching in the cel menus I found out that Amazon description is wrong, since it is intended only for 900, 1800 and 1900 MH.So be careful if you need to use it overseas..........",0
"happy customer!

This phone is awesome! All I pretty much needed was the blue tooth and it has it so that serves the purpose. Only thing I am dissapointed with is the fact that the phone service does not transfer over to AT&T. It only stays on for cingular so I often get dropped calls and no signal. That can be a problem if I am in an area where the phone picks up no signal and I have an emergency.",4
"very nice phone

only problem is that it is easy to drop and the scrren smudges easily",3
"MADE MY DAUGHTER VERY HAPPY

I PURCHASE THIS PHONE FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR XMAS. AND IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT SHE WANTED.I ALSO WAS VERY PLEASE WITH IT.",4
"Disappointed : (

We received our 2 leather cases today but unlike the other two cases we ordered 5 months ago neither of these fit our phones correctly. Also they were suppose to have a large round oval opening on the front but these came with a square opening and small round opening for the camera lens which was off center. The opening for the volume control button is on the wrong side of the case and missing on the bottom where you could charge the phone without removing the case.",0
"Great Product

I received this battery earlier than the projected time I had been given originally. The battery has worked well and I would recommend using this company to anyone. I was very pleased with their promptness, product and service.",4
"NX6000 compared to Jawbone 2

I own a Jawbone 2 and tried the NX6000 as a backup headset. I am a heavy user and work in very loud environments at times. The Jawbone 2 was such a clearly superior device that I returned the NX6000.",3
"Best ear piece for me!

i bought a NX5000 Nexzen over 2 years ago. Te ear hook kept breaking and the ear bud kept falling off, but the excellent folks at Nexzen sent me plenty of extras at no cost. Nexzen has the best customer support i have ever seen. The battery on my 5500 died and was replaced under warranty. over a year ago. I am very abusive to my ear piece. sweaty, outdoors, wind, average usage, 2 - 3 hrs a day. my 5500 finally died. After trying the JawboneII, the BlueAnt Z9i all were very uncomfortable and would not stay in place when in awkward positions. the NX6000 is very comfortable and can wear it all day without discomfort. charge life is excellent and charges with a standard USB2 connection. the performance is outstanding. great noise cancellation. a worthy purchase!",4
"Gennum NX6000 Bluetooth 2.0 Headset

So far so good. I don't use it often, as I use it mostly in my car for hands-free driving and I generally don't get too many calls while driving, but I'm happy with the device so far.Using it is easy. Call quality and device function is quite satisfactory. Standby time is excellent. It comes with three different size ear plugs so you can find the one that is right for you. Some wind noise when outside in a breeze, and that can be distracting. Pairing with my T-Mobile Dash was a snap. I really like the size of the device-it doesn't scream ""Hey!! I've got a garish electronic gadget stuck to my head!! Am I cool or what?!""One caveat: the ear hook (the device comes with two) separates from the device far too easily while handling it (although while on the ear, this doesn't seem to be a problem). Recently after charging it then disconnecting the cable and carrying the device in my hand, I temporarily lost the hook that fit me best, but fortunately recovered it a day later after much searching (and much angst). If they could design that hook to be more secure on the device it would be great. Other than that, I highly recommend this unit.",3
"the price is not the product

i ""upgraded"" from the motorola h700 to the nx6000 after reading some of the other reviews. i had hoped that the positive comments would outweigh the negatives, but for me the experience has been mostly negative as well. the reception is a lot more staticky than the h700 (more people tell me now my voice is ""breaking"") and the two earloops they provide are equally uncomfortable. speaking of design flaws, using one button for all functions (except volume) is dumb; for example, it's easy to automatically redial when you're trying to power off (both are done by holding down rather than tapping the one button). on the positive side, i can walk a lot further from my phone and still get reception, but what good is the increased range if no one can understand you and you're constantly jamming the nx6000 in your ear to get it to stay put?",1
"Not happy

The ear loop doesn't stay hooked to the device very well, and comes off completely sometimes just taking it out of my jacket pocket. Also, very bad reception. I could not hear others and they could not hear me.",0
"NX6000 vs. Jawbone

Back in January I bought a Jawbone bluetooth. Nice headset, the noise cancellation worked beautifully, I'll post a review at some point. People could hear me clear as a bell. Unfortunately, incoming audio was pretty ""blah"" and I often couldn't hear them. Kinda defeats the purpose. In April it broke. The end where you plug it into the charger isn't very well secured and broke off and the unit quit working. So I've been suffering without for a couple of months looking for something better.I got suckered in by Gennum's site and details and specs on this unit. Noise-cancellation *and* audio boosting? Sweet, yes please! I picked the NX6000 over the 5500 because it was 7gm lighter and supports Bluetooth 2.0 (as opposed to 1.2 on the 5500). Neither are big deals, but they were about the same price. The style is questionable, you usually can't go wrong with black, but someone said it looked like I had a huge mole on the side of my head. I'd almost rather have the heavier 5500, it seems to look nicer from the pics.I'd accept the style issues if only it worked properly... It only works fairly well if you press the earbud/earplug piece deep into your ear, where even the smallest soft rubber earbud attachment is still unpleasant (at least in my ear). It's snug and I can use it, but... well, I thought the Jawbone was uncomfy until I got semi-used to it... but this is much worse.I'd put up with it if it really worked well too... people keep telling me I'm breaking up and cutting out, more than once I've had to shut off handsfree and just use the handset. The incoming audio is definitely better than the Jawbone, so now I can hear people fine (not unexpected since the earbud is deeper in my ear canal), but now they can't hear me. I swear I can't win at this. If I wear the unit more ""comfortably"" with the earbud just barely against my ear canal, people can't hear me at all, I don't think that puts it in the right position for the mics to pick up my voice, instead it becomes just ""background noise"" that the noise-cancellation kills.Here's the funny thing, about 10min before I started writing this, I found the receipt for my Jawbone, so I can go get it replaced. Yay! Now the question is... which will I actually use more? We'll see... maybe there's something on the NX6000 that will improve outgoing quality... on the Jawbone you can turn noise-cancelling on or off (to conserve battery power), I've gone through the instructions thoroughly on the NX6000 and that doesn't seem to be a feature.",2
"Good for most noise but awful in wind

I've had the nX6000 for a few weeks now and have found for the most part it does live up to its marketing hype. Yes, it does prevent constant background noise from getting transmitted to your listener. In fact I stood in front of a house airconditioning compressor while using the headset and it did an amazing job of blocking out that sound. Sitting in a busy Taco Bell I could have a clear conversation with my friend, who was surprised I was calling from such a noisy environment.And the sound quality is quite good. Callers sound natural as the headset retains all the spectral qualities of their voice. Since the headset plugs into your ear and seals out some outside noise the caller's voice is easy to hear and with plenty of volume.However, I purchased the headset because I had read reviews that indicated it did well in windy conditions such as in a moving car with the windows rolled down. I unfortunately interpretted that review to mean that I could be in my convertible with the top down and have a clear conversation with someone. Not so. In fact, even the slightest breeze that hit the headset made my voice absolutely unintelligible on the other end. Even while walking outside on a calm day there would be enough turbulence around the headset to freak out its DSP noise cancelling algorithm.I believe cancelling random, high intensity, low frequency noise like wind when it hits the headset is too demanding of an algorithm. It's very hard to tell the difference between that kind of noise and speech. The Jawbone has an interesting approach to noise cancellation: it uses a mechanical connection to the...you guessed it..jawbone to transmit speech vibrations to the headset, and coupled with its acoustic microphone the processor is capable of doing a good job distinguishing between background noise and speech. But not in wind.On the plus side I really like an in-ear headset. Slipping on a pair of sunglasses doesn't require fussing with the headset. This one is very light weight and doesn't tend to fall out of my ear as I'm walking, although at a brisk pace in the airport might require the ear loop to stabilize the headset and keep it on your head. That's a lot of money hanging precariously on your ear!One final comment: it's ugly. Bug ugly. Like wearing a giant beetle on your ear, it's big and black with no likeable curves or grahics.So all in all I'm happier with my cheap in-ear Plantronics Discovery 640. Simple, does the job, good clarity and volume, looks good and half the price of these noise cancelling headsets on the market right now.",1
"nx6000 Bluetooth Headset

The nx6000 is one of the better bluetooth headsets I have tried. After using the Jawbone (very uncomfortable fit, especially with sunglasses) adn several of the Plantronics headsets, I am of the opinion there is no manufacturer of bluetooth headsets that can meet consumer expectations.The Jawbone provides the clearest outgoing speaking capability, but I constantly had to reach up and press the headset closer to my ear to hear the other party. This occurred even after switching the ear piece to a Jabra (which has, I feel, the most comfortable ear piece on the market). As one who wears glasses (and is required to wear them when driving), the Jawbone is not suited for using with glasses. Calls to Aliph (Jawbone's manufacturer) met with the standard response that not all types of users may be accommodated blah...blah...blah. They did not seem concerned that many reviews criticize the same issues (they seem complacent that the voice quality positives outweigh the fact you cannot hear the other party).The Plantronics series, while touting great voice quality, did not perform well at all. The parties on the other end of my calls constantly stated they kept getting extraneous noise and loss of communication. I also noticed when I had on my radio in my car that I would get poor reception from the other parties (and these were the newer Plantronics units).Now to the nx6000. This unit has good voice quality, but I noticed when I was in outdoors (whether there was any wind or not), I kept getting a crackling noise in the headset. This would disappear when I got indoors or back in my car. Another point I noticed, the voices of other parties on calls often seemed to be slightly ""muddled"", making for a difficult time understanding every word. There also seems to be a quality control issue--the first unit I got at Staples did not seem to work; the second unit I received from Amazon had connection issues (which Nexxum support said was likely a defective headset, so I returned and got another). This third headset (from Amazon) seems to work better except for the issues stated above, and also was missing the extra ear hook and ear pieces along with the instructions manual (maybe it had been returned?).Overall, if Jawbone wold make their unit more comfortable, able to use with glasses and able to hear the other party without having to press the ear piece next to the head, I would say Jawbone has better voice quality. The nx6000 has the best fit of any of the units I tried, but too many inherent issues regarding voice quality.This unit is being returned to Amazon, which had incredible customer service when I inquired about returning the two units.",1
"Loud bluetooth

I have purchased multiple bluetooth headsets from Motorola, LG and Plantronics. The Gennum headsets are the only ones that provide a substantial volume for me, an unmuffled voice on the other end of the line and decent quality noice cancellation technology. The Nx6000 is an improvement in sound quality as well as design from the 5500. I am disappointed at its talk time length. The Nx6000 averages about a 3 hour and 45 minute talk time on a full charge -- despite the up to 6 hours claim by Gennum.",3
"Great Incoming Sound, Poor Outgoing Quality

I really liked the small size and incoming sound quality. The incoming sound was one of the best I've ever heard in a headset. I would have overlooked the ear loop's habit of falling off and the relative discomfort of the earbuds, if not for the extremely poor outgoing sound quality. I was told quite often, and by different parties, that my voice sounded tinny and cuts off frequently. I've returned it for warranty repair/replacement. Hopefully, I won't have to resort to buying the bulky Jawbone...",1
"Great performance in a small package

I found the NX6000 works great and stays on my ear.NX6000 Pros:- Small. Tiny. Light.- It paired easily with my phone. No fuss.- No microphone boom sticking out.- Two different over-the-ear loops provided- The over-ear loops are thin and don't interfere with my sunglasses. I can put the headset on without removing my sunglasses.- Three different size ear-plug cushions provided- Ear-plug cushions are soft and comfortable.- Recharge from any USB port with any USB mini-B cable.- USB wall-mount charger and a standard USB mini-B cable are included.Cons:- Over-ear loop is not so securely attached and it sometimes falls off when I jam the thing in my pocket.- The volume buttons are hard to locate when wearing the device.Pro? Con?- Tiny. I'm sure I'm gonna lose it somewhere soon...- Pricey. But worth it.- It's not ugly. It's kind of simple/plain looking.Not sure yet:- Battery Life - I recharge nearly every day and use it only occasionally throughout the day. I've not had any problems with this usage pattern.I recommend this product.",4
"Terrible Sound Quality, Constant Complaints While Using, Returned.

I purchased this headset because I read reviews on Gizmodo and Engadget saying that it was the best bluetooth headset they had ever tested. This was the worst headset I have used. The sound was pretty good for me for volume but actually a little too sharp which caused some pain in my ear. I received more complaints from people I talked to on this headset than any other bluetooth headset I have ever used. I had to hold my phone, Samsung Blackjack, close to the headset to get better reception but this still did not take care of the complaints. I haven't had an issue with range with other headsets so I think this was a problem with the NX6000.The NX6000 is supposed to have superb noise cancellation technology but this was not the case for me. If I had my air conditioning on in my car people would complain, if I had my radio on people complained, if I had my windows open in my car people complained, and if I was walking outside in any condition people complained. They complained that my phone made a scratchy sound that hurt their ear. I decided to leave my self a voice mail and test the conditions above and it was true, the sound quality was terrible. With wind noise it was not possible to hear my voice at all which goes against all the reviews which praised the noise cancellation. I really don't understand why so many reviewers gave this good marks. I actually am wondering if they were paid off?I did like the size, one of the main reasons I wanted it, and it was pretty comfortable in my ear. These things don't matter though if the sound quality isn't good which was my experience with the NX6000.I have since replaced this product with the Jawbone 2 and it has performed much better. People don't realize I am on a headset when I am talking to them until I ask how I sound and tell them. I did all of the same tests and the results were good. I was hesitant to get the Jawbone 2 because it was reviewed well, like the NX6000, and I had tried the Jawbone and didn't like it. The Jawbone 2 is much smaller than the Jawbone and so far so good for the sound quality. I have been using it for a couple weeks now. As a consumer, I recommend the Jawbone 2.",0
"Works like magic, doesn't work with a Treo

This thing is tiny and cancels out all noises really well. My Treo has crappy Bluetooth so I had to return it. When I get a better phone I will buy this again for sure and so should you. It is the only one that the earpiece fits into your ear so you can hear perfectly in the noisiest environment.",4
"best yet

I have been testing headsets for use while I drive. Not one was able to pick up my voice until I tried the nx6000. While it isn't perfect, people I call can hear what I say clearly. There is some delay and conversations are not perfect but this is the best yet.",3
"Really, realy disappointed

I tried this at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas and waited over six months until they became available. It picks up wind noise from the air conditioner in the car, making it useless in summer.Worst, the thin little ear hanging thingy flops on your ear and wants to fall off. My partner had hers fall off while getting in the car, the door closed on it and when I contacted the Nxgen sales manager about the problem, no one ever took care of it.I expected a really great product, especially considering the price when compared to tons of units under $100, and this was a serious disappointment. I have one I don't use because it won't stay on my ear and one that was crushed. Avoid this like the plague.",0
"Cable works like a cable should!

It is a cable. A Nokia CA-53 cable. Does what a Nokia CA-53 cable is supposed to do. Priced inexpensively! Ships fast! There is no down-side on this.",4
"Nokia CA-53 Connectivity Cable

[...] has lived up to the statements on their website. The cable is an original manufacture (Nokia) part. The price and shipping charges were quite reasonable. total was less than the cable's price in the local phone store. Received the cable ahead of the scheduled arrival date. Have used the cable and it worked as I expected it should. I am very pleased with my purchase and would purchase from [...] again.",4
"Great Service

Great service, fast and inexpensive... I was trying to purchase same item from the Nokia website but the website would not allow the use of my debit card. I called to complain and I said it worked wirh Amazon. Light came on, went to Amazon found the exact item for $35 LESS!!!!!!!!!!! VERY pleased.",4
"Did What I Needed

After seeing how much Nokia wanted for this USB accessory cable ($45), I decided to head on over to Amazon and there it was for a fraction of the cost...Thanks very much...",4
"Very satisfied!

Was able to successfully perform firmware update for my Nokia 6086, even though it's not listed in the description. I would think this cable can be used for any phone that requires the CA-53 (check Nokia's website for the complete list).",4
"Little cable does its job

The cable does exactly what it is supposed to do - transfer data. You might need to be careful with the end that connects to the phone. The two little ears on each side that hold the connector in place seem a little weak. Just treat it gently and it will hold up nicely.",3
"Very Happy

This product that I purchased from Amazon was what I was looking for the price was right and it was shipped out in a timely manner. I would order from Amazon more in the future and refer my friends and family to order also for quality products.",4
"Nokia CA-53 Connectivity Cable

This cable is an OEM cable manufactured by Nokia. It works perfectly with my Nokia 6126 phone using Nokia's PC Suite connectivity software. It does exactly what it's supposed to do. The price was great, I received it fast... so, what's not to like!",4
"Very Useful

This is an OEM cable so it works perfectly with the Nokia phones for which it is intended.It is indispensible for synchronizing a phone with your PC and Nokia provides excellent free software to do the job. I use it with a 6126 to manage my contacts, media, and themes.The cable along with Nokia's software even allows users to use the phone as a modem to connect to the internet over your cellular provider's network. This is probably not the most efficient or cost-effective means of connecting to the internet but can be useful in certain circumstances.",4
"Works perfectly

I got the real Nokia cable and it works perfectly with my Nokia 6126. Unfortunately, Nokia's not releasing a firmware update for the 6126 as I had hoped...",4
"It's a cable!

This is a cable. It is the correct USB cable for the Nokia 6085 camera phone. The cable has nothing to do with the Nokia PC Suite software or the phone's firmware, so a review is somewhat redundant. It's a wire. It either works or it doesn't work, and this item works.",4
"Nokia cable

Use this cable to connect Nokia phones to computer.Transfer music and picture files.",3
"Worked great for Nokia 6126

The cable came fast, was cheap. My PC and phone recognized it instantly. I had no problem downloading to my phone's memory card, and quickly too. Good product.",4
"Nokia CA-53 Cable

Product just as advertised. Quick service from vendor. Cable works great. Will do business with them again.",4
"It Works

Hey, it's a cable, and it works. What more can I say? (I got it quick, too)",4
"Great Deal

This cable cost $30.00 at the ATT store but $3.00 here.Its the real NOKIA cable and works as it should.",4
"Excellent service

Ordered on a Sunday, seller (BTO, Inc.) shipped first thing Monday morning. Thank you for the fast service! Product is excellent, by the way. I've already tried it out and it connects my E50 to my laptop with no problem.",4
"Excelent Item, good service

I've boughr before a cable for my phone, in another site that never worked, but this worked prfect since it connected with my pc, , a original cable ,a good price fast shipping,,thanks",4
"Genuine -- Works with my Nokia 6086

Using standard shipping this arrived faster than I expected from A1 Accessories.This is a genuine / branded Nokia CA-53. It works with my 6086 for software update.'Tis a shame that the one-shot use will be IT. I can always use 6086's bluetoothfor other data movement. sigh. Maybe Nokia will update firmware again.",4
"It worked

The cable worked well with the phone and the computer was able to read it.",2
"I keep charged no matter where I am

At work or home, I can plug in my phone. This works just the same as the charger that came with the phone.",4
"time-tried and reliable

I've used this same model for about 6 years now. I've tried every other earpiece design out there, and they were either uncomfortable or didn't stay in. This one has only one fault - the wire attached. Other than that, you can wear it all day, and forget that it's there. With bluetooth devices you can't go more than a few hours of talking before they run out of battery, but the MX150 is the best!",4
"Hands free talking

This item allows one to talk hands free while driving. It serves its purpose.I wish someone would make one that has wires that are not fragile. So far this one is holding up",3
"Good deal!

First I received the wrong product but I contacted the seller and he immediately sent the right item. Good deal, I recommend this seller.",4
"Samsung phone case

The phone case was good however it took almost 3wks to recieve!!! We again purchased a differant case for a differant phone through the same seller and took just as long if not longer.I would shop somewhere else next time!! We just bouught one off ebay and got it in 4 days!!! AWSOME!!!!!",2
"MacBook Air 11 inch Case

I bought this case after looking at hundreds of cases for my MacBook Air 11 inch. It's very unique and very slim. My MacBook slides in and out easily yet it is a custom fit. It still fits inside another case for on the go. Very satisfied with it",4
"Looks & Feels Cheap

I'll start by saying, ""It is totally my fault"". The macbook air is an expensive, sleek, sexy, high-end laptop. I did my purchase a disservice by picking up this low-end accessory.Pros:- fit's the macbook air perfectly- soft interior won't scratch the macbook airCon:- Looks and feels very cheap (does not match the product it was designed to accompany)The concern raised above is purely cosmetic and superficial. Yet, I stand by it wholeheartedly.",0
"Very good sleeve

Love this snug fitting sleeve for my Mac air 11'. Very good protection. Dimension wise, it looks larger. But in fact, it fits very tightly. Love it.",4
"Very slim and nice

I love the thin and simple design. Although it's not real leather, I think it looks and feels good. For the price, an excellent product.",4
"t.mobile g2 holster clip

will order this holster clip as long as i own my t-mobile g2 cell phone great holster, ordered 2 of because a co-worker of mine could not find the holster.",4
"Great holster!

Would not hesitate to buy again! Made strong, good spring on clip, swivels with no problem.Shipment was just as stated.",4
"weak

Great holster, for two weeks!Belt clip breaks off. Can't fix it, the plastic hinges are broken. Weak design and materials.",0
"eh

Its a decent simple holster. It has that ""soft feel"" type of plastic that is of good quality. Unfortunately the beltclip broke off like 3 others of this type (different brands) did. The part that is the pivot point for the belt loop is what breaks. This one however did last the longest of all of mine that broke. I guess you just have to expect to keep buying them about every 6 months.",2
"Company sucks

Never, ever buy from this company. Received a defective holster and when I submitted a claim they took a week before they even responded and then it was only to ask for a picture, a picture really how stupid! From the most basic cost/benefit approach they blew this one big time. Based on cost, efforts and now the ulitmate cost of losing a customer from bad goodwill they created you tell me how intelligent was their request Should have simply sent call tag (they were welcome to inspect upon retunr) or even told me to trash item and replace it. Buy at your own risk but I will never support companies who conduct business this way.",0
"There's only one?!

I was disappointed that only one cover came in the package. However it fit my phone perfectly and was easy to apply.",2
"Great protection for the Palm Treo screen.

Great cover for my Palm Treo screen. Especially when using the stylus to utilize the phone features.",4
"Screen Protectors

The screen protectors arrived promptly, along with the rest of the items I ordered from Bargaincell through Amazon. They were in brand new condition.",4
"Horrible accessory for a great phone

I love my Motorola SLVR but the Motorola people need to get their act together when it comes to cases and covers for this great phone! First of all, you can't see the number keys and other buttons when you put this case on. Be prepared to accidentally hit 4 instead of 1, etc., if you buy this. I finally cut out that part of the skin case.Also - the hole on the top right-side of this case is does not correspond to the size of the headset! If you move around with the headset plugged in it loosens up! Several times while talking on the phone using my headset or listening to iTunes, I've had the headset unplug halfway.There is no hole in the case for the volume buttons on the top left! How practical is that? I had to cut my own hole for the volume buttons and will likewise enlarge the headset port hold too since the headset keeps coming off.The ONLY reason to get this particular skin case is that it is black. The other colored skins hide the beauty of the phone.The SLVR is the best phone I've ever had and I'm very happy with it. The only complaint I have is that NONE of the current soft or hard cases/covers work with the phone.",0
"minimal case, but effective

I'd hoped this case was a translucent smoky color, but it is pretty much opaque. You cannot read the printed letters or numbers on the keys at all. There is a subtle crease between keys so you can (barely) tell where they are. Eventually I got used to it. The case fits well on my Motorola L6 phone, and offers good protection. I also use a transparent screen cover.Note that the L6 has only one side volume button- if your phone has two volume buttons, you may have the L7 which looks similar, but is not the same. This case would fit overall on the L7 phone, but the buttons would not match the cutouts. I found this out, because the first case I got (elsewhere) advertised as ""L6/L7"" turned out to be designed particularly for the L7 model.",2
"Good cover. Rotten belt clip.

I like the Kroo cover. It snapped right on the phone and is easy to take off and put on. It's also thin and light. Don't buy this for the belt clip, though. It's a worthless piece of plastic junk. The first time I put it on, the phone fell off and the clip stayed connected to my pocket. Not good with a phone as expensive as the Razr.",2
"Fits Great!

What else can I say? It fits great, and doesn't add much wieght or bulk to the phone!",4
"Nice cover but do you get it on

Ok I just received my cover and it seems like it will provide good protection if I an get it on without ripping it. Any hints from anyone?",2
"Junk

The plastic tab at the top which secures the phone broke on the VERY FIRST day I used it. Avoid.",0
"Junk

I ordered 2 because I know that if you hit a door frame or a wall, cell phone belt clips can break, but one broke the first time I sat down in my car. The other broke before I had used it a week. No, I did't hit anything and I'm not over weight.",0
"Broken twice during normal use, poor product

I thumb the release, it breaks. After only one week. They send me a new one, two weeks later, I thumb the release, it breaks. I bet they would send me another one, but instead I threw it in the trash. Don't waste your time and money. By the way, my time is worth more than my money.",0
"Lithium Ion Battery for Audiovox VX6600

I purchased two batteries so I could have a spare. One battery worked fine the other battery charged up okay but about 15 minutes after installing the fully charged battery into my pocket pc phone, it went dead. I put it on the charger but it will not take a charge. I guess you would call this infant mortality. As you can tell I am not happy.",0
"Cheap But Good

This battery is an excellent value and works fine. No need to spend extra money and buy a replacement at a Verizon store or buy a new copy of the Audiovox battery that came with the phone. Replacing a tired phone battery does wonders for the performance of the VX6600. Consider getting two of them so you always have an extra to trade off.",4
"I got it cheap, hope you can too!

I paid under 20 dollars for this battery. My phone was acting very wierd; powering down in thee middle of phone calls when the battery indicator showed plenty of power. After replacing the battery my phone is like new!!! I can't say how long this battery will last, but on a day to day basis it seems to keep a pretty good charge. There are days I use the phone and internet a lot and run out of juice. Overall I am very happy:)",3
"Case OK, Belt clip useless

The case itself fits the phone snugly and helps recess the side buttons a bit, which helps avoid pressing them inadvertantly. It doesn't offer any protection for the LCD screen or camera lens other than recessing them slightly.The bad thing about this case is the belt clip. The part on the phone case is OK. A bit obtrusive, but better than most with this type of attaching mechanism. The bad part is the belt clip itself. The phone case doesn't securely attach to the belt clip and the belt clip doesn't securly attach to you. If you're looking for something with a good, secure belt clip, look elsewhere.",2
"Almost Too Awesome

The Generation X Cell Antenna came gratis in another product for my phone I'd purchased from Amazon. At first I didn't even notice The Generation X Cell Antenna or thought it was a coupon of some sort. I'm not sure now because everything's a little blurry. I guess it sat on my desk while I was trying out the product I'd purchased. Suddenly The Generation X Cell Antenna levitated itself from my desk, started spinning, faster and faster now, until it was invisible except as a kind of longitudinal wave in the fabric of spacetime. Then I started feeling faint and just as I was passing out or something, the Generation X Cell Antenna longitudinal wave passed first over and then through me before bolting towards a window. Then it passed right through the window as though it had been thrown by David Blaine. Without shattering the window!That was the last time I ever saw that Generation X Cell Antenna. At first I was kinda glad because I felt kind of exhausted all of a sudden. But then I crawled into bed and had the deepest, richest, most clear dreams ever. They were really hot for awhile, if you know what I mean (Hi Jessica!), until my final dream, which was like apocalyptic or something. Woke up feeling things are looking kind of bleak for our species, if it's true there are people almost like us living on the Sun (Hi Angelina!). And they're angry.Would have given the Generation X Cell Antenna five stars except that when I brushed my teeth this morning I found on the brush a tiny piece of metal. Under a microscope it looked exactly like the Generation X Cell Antenna. A ha, I thought, I've been chipped with a fractal of the Generation X Cell Phone Antenna. I don't know, I kind of think that's not cool. Then again I also wonder if maybe they put that there so the real Jessica could find me. Guess I'll never know, since when I turned away for a second a Lady Bug flew in my window, grabbed the Generation X Cell Phone Antenna and flew back out the window. Or so my girlfriend says. Normally I wouldn't even believe that but since the window was closed the whole time, but after what I've seen of the Generation X Cell Antenna, anything is possible. Right?",3
"Worth every penny! Call Mars for free!

I was reluctant to spend $750 on an upgrade to my iPhone, especially since it wasn't available as an App, but I have to tell you it's the best investment I've ever made. Apparently it links your cell signal to satellites which makes call clarity way better. I can put my phone next to my stereo and transmit full 7.1 surround sound to my office computer. Best of all this antenna let me call Mars! I was sending touch-tone instructions to the Mars Rover and was able to get it to write my name in the sand! How cool is it to have your name in the sand on Mars?! Anyway, don't be cheap. Cough up the dough. You could waste your $750 on a sweet TV, or an SLR Camera, or a new transmission for your Corolla, but why get those when you can get this easy-to-install interstellar antenna upgrade!!!",4
"Not Happy

I was disappointed. It's not only big, but it doesn't fit snug on my ear and moves all over the place when I turn my head, which is quite annoying.",0
"Failed after 2 weeks!

I was happy to find this as a low-priced refurbished product, however, it did not stand up to any normal use whatsoever! I can't be certain if this is bad design by Motorola or just a poorly refurbished product, but either way, the headset stopped taking a charge after less than two weeks of normal use. The LED light stopped working as well.Even if the thing had worked, I was unimpressed with the overall design and fit. The ear piece is ridiculously over-sized, and the speaker just sits against your ear canal. The entire thing is much larger than it appears in images, about the size of a man's thumb. The whole ""slide"" action was pleasing enough, and it did connect with a new LG Vu cell phone, but overall, I'm really unhappy with this purchase. Instead, get a Plantronics headset: they work, they're small, and they fit.",0
"Good value for price

It is a good value for the price. Sound quality is okay. The earpiece is rather large and a bit cumbersome. It is uncomfortable after wearing any length of time.",2
"Absolutely Love It

Very happy with the Motorola H800-B! This is the 4th type of bluetooth I have owned and this is by far my favorite. Easy to use, clear communications - Love It.",4
"h800

good stuff, call button is a lil tougher to press that most motorola headsets, but nuthin to kill the coolness of the slider",3
"Sound is muffled

I bought this item based on other reviews but I am not impressed. The piece that fits in my ear has somewhat sharp edges and cut my ear the first time I used it (I saw dried blood in my ear canal after removing it - not sure if I was pressing the headset in to my ear to get a better fit.)Also the microphone is fairly muffled compared to my older Motorola bluetooth headset. My callers sound clear to me but tell me that I sound muffled. I tried it on 2 different phones (LG and Motorola) and my callers reported the same muffled sound from my microphone.I wouldn't recommend this item.",1
"Solid, and perfectly shaped Headset

There are so many bluetooth units in the market it is hard to know which one to choose . This is a solid and reliable unit, yet small. I like it so much I bought two of them.",3
"Motorola H800 Slider Bluetooth Headset

Had a Motorola H700 which connected when you opened the boom. The H800 takes longer to establish the connection, so the RapidConnect is not all that rapid. The different ear hooks allow for a better fit and the ""stub"" that sits just inside the ear helps with volume. Somewhat disappointed in the ""value for the price"" of the unit.",3
"Good value for your money

This earpiece easily sells for over $120 anywhere, and I was able to get it on here for $70...this is great! The battery lasts a long time and the convenience of being able to connect at the push of a button is a great feature. The Rapid Connect feature could probably use a little improvement because it doesn't connect as fast as the ""Rapid Connect"" name makes it sound, but it does what it needs to, and allows you to answer the call before it gets forwarded to your voicemail.",3
"it serves it's purpose

If i was to compare to the H700, i would pick H700. The slider is no quicker than the H700",2
"Good one.. grab it

I took this for my brother.. i just tested it, but it looks good and works good...",3
"A word from experience on Bluetooth headsets and the Q

A word from experience on Bluetooth headsets and the Motorola Q; and a review of Motorola's H-800:This review is specifically about using this headset with the Motorola Q. However, my experience is that the same holds true with other Motorola phones.I have used many different Bluetooth headsets for the Q; and tried many others. While several brands, notably Plantronics, have superior audio; it seems that only Motorola Bluetooth headsets work reliably in other very important areas such as establishing and maintaining connections with the phone; and maximizing the efficiency of the Q's battery. For example; all of the Plantronics, Jabra and even the new JawBone; take a long time to connect and re-connect to the phone. So long, that in many cases your caller will hang up or get flipped to voicemail before you can answer with the headset. More bothersome, is that the non-Motorola headsets periodically disconnect from the phone. I am guessing this is due to some power-saving sleep function these headsets go into. I have also noticed while riding in the car at night, that with a non-Motorola headset, the Q frequently lights up as it is constantly disconnecting, and re-connecting to the Bluetooth device while both the phone and the headset are both idle. A side effect of all this, is a tremendous drain on the Q's battery. All of this has been a major problem for Q users because up until now, Motorola's headsets have not been all that good relative to the competition. I've had the original 850, which had poor volume and several often broke; (I had two of them sever the internal wires that passed through the microphone hinge). Then I had two of the 700s; which had much better volume; but were unreliable. The first one lost its volume after a couple of months. The second one, which I still have sitting on a shelf has a lot of random static; and the battery drains quickly.The good news is that Motorola has finally come out with a decent quality headset for the Q; it is the new H800. This headset, while not as good of a fit as some of the others; (my favorite in the comfort and sound areas is the Plantronics 510s which I use all day with my office phone). However, the volume is good, the fit is fairly comfortable; and the drain on the Q's battery is significantly less than non-Motorola headsets I've used. I have not tried the other new Motorola headsets such the H670, H500 and H300. These may be fine. However, what I like about the H800 is that you can power it off simply by squeezing it shut; and when you hit the multi-function button, the microphone extends, the headset powers on and re-connects with the Q in half the time the non-Motorola headsets take simply to connect. If you leave the headset on, it connects to the Q almost instantly.The other feature that I personally like is the ability to turn off the blinking light. I find the light distracting while driving at night; and I have to assume that it puts unnecessary load on the headset's battery. You can turn the light off by holding both volume (up, down) buttons while powering on the headset. The light still blinks while establishing a connection when you first turn it on, and when you turn it off; but it stops the ""heartbeat"" blink while the headset is on. The light stays in this mode even when powering it off and on again, until you repeat the procedure. I think the days have long past that people find the blinking blue light in their ear to be cool. Finally, while I haven't had the H800 long enough (only a few weeks) to comment on reliability; the design appears to be far sturdier than the other headsets I've tried.Pros: Instant connect to the Q; power conservation on the Q; volume; ability to turn the blinking light off.Cons: Ear hook fit takes a little fiddling to get the speaker placed properly. Micro-USB charging port requires adapter (comes with the headset); to use the Q's Mini-USB charger.",3
"The best headset!

I bought this headset because of the law in CA, and I am so glad that I chose this one. I was looking at other MOTOROLA headsets and this one stood out, one because of the slider and two because of the Quick Connect.Both work great! I love that I don't have to leave the headset turned on and the fact that when the slider opens, even with a non MOTOROLA phone, it connects within 2 seconds. The slider lock is another GREAT addition, because in my pocket it doesn't get accidently turned on.Fantastic price for this item and the seller performed great. Got the unit quick than I thought.",4
"Great low cost headset

The headset is a great buy for it's price. Simple to set up and use.",4
"Works a lot better than you think

I work next to a big noisy computer room which presents an environment ripe with interfering noises. Racks full of RS6000 and scuzzy hard drives. I also have access to several bluetooth headsets. Bottom line was the H800 did the best job of cancelling the noise and sounding the best. The back side speaker nob sits partially in the ear. This is the best compromise of the two extremes of being 'on the ear' and 'totally in the ear'. I was surprised. I expected the jaw bone or the plantronics to beat it. The bone was too muffled, and the plant didn't work hard enough. It is very light and stays on the ear well. My old motorola 850 canx zero noise and loosely flopped on my head. I also like that you can turn the blinking off cause I hate looking hollywood, and power locks off-off.",4
"Great Blue tooth

I bought two of these. One for me and one for the wife. They work great and are confortable around the ear. It keeps the wife from putting me on speakphone instead of holding the phone.",3
"earpice does not work

earpice does not work. came in mail on time. but earpiece does not work...had to call wireless emporium two times. on second call, they said they would refund me. which i got in 3 days back on my credit card.",0
"never worked

I bought this bluetooth and it never worked. I was on the phone with Motorola tech support so they can walk me through linking it up to my cell phone (which is also a Motorola) but it never worked. They are sending me another bluetooth (H710). I hope I have better luck with this model.",0
"Not bad

I like this headset. It works as advertised. There are only 2 issues I have with it. 1. It gets really uncomfortable in your ear after a short period of time which makes you not want to use it; and 2.) Depending on where it's placed on your face, it is sometimes difficult for people to hear you if you talk at a normal volume. Both can be easily overlooked and overall, the product is one I'm happy with.",3
"Motorola H800-B Universal Slider Headset

I received the headset very quickly, however, within a week of having the item I was already having problems with it. I had to send it back to the vendor to have it replaced because it sounded as if the speaker had been blown.I have not had any problems with the headset, as far as the speaker goes, since I received the new one. I do have a few challenges with the volume at times.",2
"MOTOROLA H800 BLUETOOTH

This is a very nice new style product, however, the one shipped to me was defective, and when I inadvertantly ended up calling MOTOROLA about a warranty replacement...When I did, MOTOROLA ended up sending me a different model, without a home charger, for which I had an older model that used the proper charger for the new one sent to me by Motorola...I really liked the H800 from the vendor, too...but the new replacement sent is good too!!",3
"best case available.

this is by far, the BEST case i've ever owned for any phone EVER. the case has an intricate design. you get a gel case and a harder plastic case that snaps on top of it. the four corners are extra peace of mind. i never dropped my note, but if i ever did i know it would survive.the case does make the phone feel ticker, but depending on how you see it that could be either a plus or a con.the phone is easier to hold both in portrait and landscape mode. but it's a pain to place into/out of your jeans.the case has a few holes for all the necessary inputs. the power button and volume rocker are covered, but feel even better this way.to wrap up, this is the case of my dreams. beautiful yet tough. i'll be sure to look up if my next phone has a similar case available before buying it!",4
"waste of money

Buy the otterbox. U get what u pay 4. This is cheap junk and wont protect ur phone. Bought the otterbox after this crap came and it is made for protecting it.",0
"great case

Awesome case. It fits my Samsung note phone perfect. It helps protect it very durable and protects my phone good.",4
"great item

this cover feels awesome, and gives a nice look. will buy again, if you need a cover to protect and do the job for a cheap price, this is it!!!",4
"This product is really inappropriate

I waited almost 3 weeks and I got itBut It is not suitable for nexus 4The film is really smaller than screen of nexus 4.",0
"Preferred for Cingular 8125

It does offer promised screen protection for Cingular 8125, and the product is easy to use.",4
"Different Brand Different Size without Explanation

I ordered the Cingular 8125 ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector. I ended up getting a Screen Guard for dopod 818... I am still expecting an explanation from the seller. Very disappointed!",0
"Traval Charger

Great for charging on the go. Retractable cable makes it easy to keep up with, and is good for storage. The only knock is that it has to be inserted in a certain direction in order to work well.",3
"Died after 3 months of use...

We have two of these at home. One is still rolling along at 6 months of age. The second one we bought lasted 3 months and died. I guess you get what you pay for perhaps but the cost is so amazing and I love the retractable cord. Tough.",2
"Great Product

The charger works wonderfully. I just hope it lasts for a while. I like how the cord retracts all the way up so it doesn't take up alot of space.",4
"Good Idea but too fragile

This item broke (mechanically) after 5 days of use. A little screw tht holds two parts of its body gone loose and the whole device disassembled",1
"Stopped working after using it twice

I bought this because the reviews were good - however, after using it only twice it no longer was making a connection with my phone in order to charge it. The retractable feature is neat though. It only has a 30 day warranty so of course it stopped working after the 30 days! Oh well!",0
"Cell Phone Auto Charger

Thjs was an excellent product. The ease of use and the excellent price make it an outstanding value. I love the retractable cord which allows you to easily move your phone around and then collapse the cord when you are done charging. This worked great for my Nokia phones.",4
"Works and Very practical

It works great, has a beautiful blue light, and the retracting wire is very practical. Very cute and useful item.",4
"Good experience for this product

This product is very good and all was very good. It very good for to have in the car because is very compact and small.",4
"I should have bought two!

I love that the cord on this retracts. My old one I was always getting caught on things and jerking out of the cigarette lighter. I'm inclined to get a few more of these just in case I lose it or something! Works great, and very convenient.",4
"Keeps it safe

I bought this months ago and am very happy with it, my E-ten fell from everywhere and thanks to this case it still survived. What can I say, I am a very clumsy person, this case is padded from the inside so you know for sure your mobile is protected inside and out. The one problem I faced was the fact that the belt clip kept on falling, maybe if i super glued it I would still have it, sadly it was also one of the reasons my mobile kept on falling. Last time it fell the clip broke, I am ordering this case again, why? because i have decided to super glue the clip and knowing my clumsiness its the only reason my Glofiish still works and looks brand new! I say go for it.",3
"DO NOT BUY THIS FOR 8330 CURVE

Even though some product descriptions offer this for the blackberry 8330, it is NOT compatible. If you go to the website and update, you find the company went out of business, and the new company no longer intends to update this product, so from 8330 curve models and up (i.e. storm) this product is totally NO GOOD. It is a very expensive paperweight. Also, the new company and return policy was laughable, they were unclear as to how or when my credit card would even be credited for the buy. They could also not confirm either way if I would incur a ""restocking"" fee. I don't recommend buying this as it is an obsolete item, with ZERO customer support.",0
"Stll Haven't Recieved

I still have not recieved this item. Could you please assist me in tracking this item down. I have been in contact with the postal service and they say it was shipped to the wrong address then forwarded but to the wrong address again. From there it just drops out of sight. Can't be found!",0
"Shasta Bluetooth Keyboard

Looks like it would be great to use, unfortunately the tech in my company's IT department couldn't get it to work with the Enterprise server.",4
"Works

This item has been discontinued, probably because it is not compatible with newer Blackberry phones and is a bit quirky with the older models. It does work with a Blackberry Curve 8703e. I had to download the driver from Think Outside. I am using operating system version 4.2.1.106.The cradle is practically worthless and the arrow keys often get mixed up. Right turns into Up, etc. The cradle just collapses when I try to use it. A coffee cup works better. Sometimes the unit types gibberish. Reconnecting usually clears up the problem.There is a slight lag when I start typing, but otherwise it can keep up with me. I need to reconnect each time I use it and re-pair when I put in fresh batteries. I got it on clearance for $50, so I think I got a good deal. I use it almost every day. It fits in a standard pants pocket, but I had to relocate my wallet to my back pocket.",2
"Not bad, and considering the other options available, usable.

While this keyboard is not the best one I've ever used for my pda (that being the old Targus I used with my HP 3800) it does work pretty well for what I need. The keyboard is a little wobbly on the ends because of the design of their folding mechanism; when it is fully extended the farthest ends are unsupported from below, but if you take that into account it works well.The features I like about it are the full sized keys, their light touch, ease of connectivity, the fact that I can use it with any device with bluetooth, and the auto shut off that saves battery life. It's not a device for a ham-fisted operator, but it's convenient for those times when you don't want to carry a full sized computer around and yet want to take better detail notes than you can on the tiny PDA supplied screen keyboard.",3
"Bluetooth Keyboard

Cool little gizmo. I'm a technical/computer ""geek"" and I use that term loosely. I love this thing because my son and I text a lot and I don't have to rely on that tiny little keyboard on my Blackberry Pearl. Love my phone, but this makes texting much easier.",3
"Pretty good

This took me a little while to configure, but eventually got it to work (I am not very tech saavy so anyone should be able to do it). Great addition to the blackberry; keyboard works well.",3
"Worthless piece of junk

This product simply does not work and the company cannot be reached via phone or email. It is a complete rip off and you will be sorry.",0
"Good keyboard, but has it's quirks

I just got this keyboard today. Despite the other reviewer's suspicions, this keyboard is actually Bluetooth, not infrared.The keyboard itself is decent size. It is almost exactly twice the size of my Blackberry 7250. It is slightly thinner than the blackberry. One nice thing is that the keyboard fits neatly in the inside pocket of my jacket - almost like the pocket was made for it. Your mileage may vary with your pocket size. Regardless, the keyboard is not too large to be easily thrown in a coat pocket or purse. You wouldn't want to carry the keyboard on a belt clip - it's too big for that - and it's too big for pants pockets.The weight of the keyboard is very close to the wieght of my blackberry, so it's not a burden to carry.The fit and finish of the keyboard is nice, somewhat stylish and not too obtrusive. Once you open it up, you see a full sized, laptop style keyboard. It does NOT have a numeric keypad or the standard Windows keys, or a Ctl key. You shouldn't need them for a Blackberry anyway.It does have all of the keys that a standard Blackberry has, plus a few convenient additions, like a top row of numbers and symbols - like a standard PC keyboard.The touch/feel of the keyboard is very similar to most laptops I've used. It's not a full-sized PC keyboard, but it seems like a laptop somewhere is missing it's keyboard. It has decent touch/response and I can type on it easily, with very little adjustment as compared to my laptop. It has a function key that allows you to have one key access to most of the Blackberry functions. You can change thier assignments in the options of the Blackberry, though I haven't played with that yet.The keyboard folds in the middle, and doesn't require any messing around - sliding this part into that part - like some of the early Palm keyboards I've seen. You just open it. That's it. It has a sliding lock that will hold the keyboard flat so you can use it on your lap or an uneven surface. The lock feels rather flimsy to me, and I would be afraid to break it. When typing with the keyboard across my legs, there's a fair amount of bounce caused by the flimsy lock, but it's workable. The lock is also difficult to engage and disengage because it's recessed and you can't get a grip on it. I have resigned myself to only use it when there's no flat surfaces around.Also the keyboard has a flip out holder for your blackberry. It holds the blackberry at an angle so you can see the screen as you type. The holder is offset - or not centered on the keyboard - because that's where the keyboard folds. That may bother some people. I haven't found it to be a problem. The holder has a rubber pad at the base in an attempt to keep your blackberry from sliding around. It does an adequate job as far as typing on a flat surface, but I doubt it would be much help in a moving vehicle. You'd need some tape to keep your blackberry in place for that.The keyboard pairs with your blackberry easily. Just load the driver disk and run the Blackberry Desktop Manager to load the application into the blackberry. Once loaded, you pair by starting the app on the blackberry and pressing a connection button on the keyboard. Once the keybboard is connected, you can just start using it. You can easly use the keyboard to navigate the blackberry menus and apps, just as easily as using the buttons on the blackberry itself. I didn't find myself reaching over for the blackberry to ""hit this"" or ""press that"".The pairing is a bit clunky though, in that if you exit the keyboard app incorrectly, you'll disconnect it. I found that to be a hassle until I figured out what was going on. Also, the keyboard doesn't have an ON/OFF switch. So it will stay connected for a certain ammount of time, which can be set in the options. I assume that it stays active as long as you're typing, but I haven't tested that. In my opinion I think the keyboard functionality would be greatly improved if it would have a power switch, and would automatically pair with the blackberry as soon as it's turned on. As it is now, you have to use the app to connect every time you want to use it, and that seems rather redundant. I feel that my blackberry and the keyboard should pair once, and then have my permission to connect whenever available after that. Alas, it doesn't work that way.The only serious complaint I have about the keyboard is that mine types a period when the comma key is pressed, and types a comma when the period key is pressed. The keys are mislabeled! They're in the right place, as compared to a normal keyboard, so if you don't look at it, and just type, you'd never notice.In the light of my minor complaints about the keyboard, I gave it four stars. Part of that is because Amazon is selling this for $63.99 and everyone else sells it for over $100. So buy one if you're a blackberry user that needs to frequently type long emails. For that it's practically perfect. Plus it will save you from carrying your huge laptop around, just for email.",3
"Fantastic product - with the right accessory

This keyboard really makes the BlackBerry much more useful! The keys are large enough to type easily, and it is a full 5 row keyboard. I've found 4 row keyboards hard to use, but with the full 5 rows, typing was very natural.The other reviewers are right, out of the box the keyboard does have some issues, but, after scouring for solutions I stumbled upon MyMobileGear which sells a driver for the keyboard that solves all of the issues mentioned.With this third-party driver the keys work as you would expect and the BlackBerry shortcut keys work (e.g. C or L for responding to an open email). The driver will switch the comma and period if you prefer so that these keys actually work the way they are printed on the keyboard. And turning on the keyboard is easy, you just push the pairing button on the keyboard and the driver automatically detects this on the BlackBerry and activates the keyboard.Even without this driver I would recommend the keyboard, but I would probably only give it 3 stars instead of 5.Also, be aware that if you are using BES, you must have your administrator install some software and change the security permissions so that your device will work. Essentially you need to change the Keyboard Injection permission for the device and set it to Allow (it is Deny by default).",4
"Think Outside should be embarrased

I had high hopes for this product. The idea of a keyboard that folds compact yet allows me to type at full speed on the blackberry sounded great. Unfortunately, the execution is not there. After spending several hours with this product, I finally concluded that it will not work on a blackberry 7130, which is the Verizon equivalent of the Blackberry 7100 from T-Mobile.To make matters worse, when I called the manufacturer for support, I repeatedly heard the greeting ""your call can not be connected at this time"". After a few hours, I got through to an auto attendant, and when I pressed zero for the operator, I was offered the opportunity to leave a message in the generic mailbox.The only support option this company offers is via email, so I emailed them with my configuration and the error message I was receiving. After 3 days I still have not received a response. Furthermore, their web site has only very basic information on the product, and offers virtually no troubleshooting support.Finally, I assumed that the reviewer below who commented on the comma key and period key being swapped must have received a unit from a bad batch, which surely would be corrected by the time I received my unit. Wrong! My unit had the same two keys reversed too.How can a company operate like this? They should be embarassed, and you should avoid this product at all cost. There are other bluetooth keyboards out there from more reputable manufacturers that have more pride in their operations.For what it's worth, the unit did work on a blackberry 7100 from T-Mobile. Unfortunately, I bought it for myself, so it didn't do me much good.",0
"Unhappy Purchaser

This keyboard does not work with my Blackberry. After several frustrating tries, I gave up and tried to contact the supplier. After repeated attempts, they sent an email duplicating info already in the instructions. I have emailed both Amazon and the supplier to return this product, but so far, neither Amazon nor the supplier have responded to my request. Needless to say, I am unhappy with both!",0
"Obsolete item that has no support for new Blackberry Operating System

I just purchased a Blackberry Storm and had no idea what operating system it used. I should have done my research as this product was discontinued several years ago. There is no support for it and the company who made it, iGO, has nobody on staff to provide any help nor have they developed any updated software.Don't do as I did, and think that this will work with any Blackberry product. It is only for older models. I just threw away my money as it was my fault. When I revisited the product description, I see now that it is not for recent Blackberries.David Berg",0
"Do not buy this product for your Storm

Yes, you heard me correctly. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT FOR THE BLACKBERRY STORM.It simply won't work. Silly me, I didn't research the manufacturer's background, so lesson learned.That being said, allow me to explain. This product is dated and probably a precursorto other current keyboards like it, the Freedom keyboard, for example. Therein lies the issue.The company, Think outside, no longer supports this product or even lists softwarefor integration and installation. You simply can't find anything online. Period.What's more, after using the installation disk included with the keyboard,I found my blackberry Storm will freeze and require a hard boot restart toregain functionality. Not to consider it a lost cause, I initialized pairingwith my stepdad's blackberry curve 8830. His froze too. So I leave you with this:If you still use an out-dated piece of technology like prehistoric Palm Pilots,this product is for you. If not, you'd be better off fushing your money downthe toilet, as I have. Currently, I'm awaiting the delivery of the Freedom keyboard.Let's just hope that isn't a complete failure as well. I sure wish I could rate this0 stars... I definately would have.",0
"Never was able to use the product

Product was purchased with high hopes that were dashed upon receipt. We utilize the Enterprise Blackberry Server and this product which (considering it is just a keyboard) requires permissions and setups within the Server. The EBS configures extensions per user. I also had instances whereby the device would search and find other nearby Blackberry enabled devices like phones and mice but not this device. This is another company whose motto is DO NOT CALL US!!!! All communication must be by e-mail and then they send out their STD FORM MSG. When looking into buying the product no where is there any caveat concerning the EBS issues.",0
"no support

I tried contacting the maker to help me connect to my blackberry. I never received a response. I tried for over an hour on the phone with my phone provider and then blackberry to set it up but had no luck. Since this product is made by a third party and not by blackberry they had no way of knowing what products it actually works with.",0
"Nothing but praise

The keyboard works easily and flawlessly with my new Blackberry 7290; instead of being all thumbs -- all sore thumbs -- I'll be touch-typing and often using the two devices as an ultra-portable substitute for a notebook computer.A word of praise is also in order for Think Outside's online tech support. I've read complaints about the quality of their service, but they responded promptly, helpfully and repeatedly to a problem that arose only because of security settings in my newspaper's BlackBerry server (settings that prevented the handheld from responding to key-stroke signals from the keyboard.) I'm a happy typer on every count.",4
"Works Perfectly

There are not a lot of options out there for Blackberry users who want a foldable keyboard to use with their device. I was hesitant to purchase the Think Outside Stowaway Shasta because of some of the reviews here and elsewhere. I gave it a try thinking I could return it if it didn't work well. Here is what happened:It works perfectly. I don't know how well the product performed prior to now but the period is the period and the comma is the comma. I tested every key and each works as it should. As far as the claims that it doesn't work with enterprise, let me say this to the cry-babies: Get your own Blackberry purchased by you - not your employer - and I guarantee this keyboard will work for you. On their website and in their instruction manual they state very clearly that if you are on enterprise you have to have permissions to use this. What a bunch of freeloading trash.Nothing else to say. This keyboard works and deserves better than the three stars it has. If you are thinking about it, get it. You won't be disappointed.",4
"Affordable wireless headset

Everything is easy about this headset. The only complaint I have is that the strap for your ear on mine is slowly falling apart (i use mine on a daily basis). Takes right about 2 hours to charge from dead empty. Also produces an echo every once and awhile. Have also had problems with background noise on 1 or 2 occasions. Overall great headset. Bought a few as gifts.",3
"Case for HTC X7501/ X7510

Material + Worksmanship is excellent. No complains.Price is reasonable. Has place to pass thru belt.Perfect. The major drawback : The HTC just fits perfectly into the slot but does not go down inside enough. As a result the magnetic button on the flap does not reach its other part successfully. Therefore it is uncomfortable to know all the time that the flap is open and the HTC might fall off or come out any moment.One thing I am not sure of is , if the magnetic parts on HTC phone if they are creating repulsive or nullifying the magetic power of the flap hardware on our case...Now I have bought it and have no choice but going to keep it and learn to live with it.",1
"Great skin!

Totally protects my Pearl. I've had this skin since maybe a year, zero concern. Gives a good grip on the device; although masking the Pearly sexy features it's still a great solution to keep it nice, like new.",3
"lg vx 6100 battery

I bought this as a backup and it should be used as just that. I have found that it doesn't hold a charge as long as the original that came with the phone. I wouldn't use it as a primary battery.",2
"Great product

This is a great product for the money. I am extremely pleased with the product and recommend it to anyone with a PPC-6700.",4
"Great Product..

This thing works GREAT!! It does take a little ""wiggling"" to get it in if you haven't used it in awhile. Otherwise, it does what it says it does and it works great with my phones, Nokia 6085h.",4
"Good cable, great price.

This is a good cable, but like others said, you kind of have to jiggle it a bit to get it to fit. I used it with a Nokia E70. The only thing is, when I try to update it, it says that it won't work on my laptop, and that it's a USB hub? That problem is with Nokia's updater, not this cable though.It's great for moving photos and music, though. No problems whatsoever.",4
"Works really great

This works simply great. I used it with my Nokia N73 and it works as expected. Very well manufactured and I would definitely recommend this.",4
"Great cable

If you buy the original cable, it costs an arm and a leg. This cable works great and is good manufactured. Would buy it again if I loose the one I have.",4
"inexpensive car charger

This is a 3-piece package...I've never used the hands-free thingy; the phone cover was a very tight squeeze, but it did fit--I've stopped using it though, it makes the phone that much bigger, and bigger is not what I need; I bought this mostly for the car charger, and the car charger works fine. The cord is a bit short, so charging and talking at the same time is awkward, but not impossible. This package was cheaper than other car chargers by themselves, which is why I bought it.",2
"good product

it's Ok, my phone is being protected and I have always charged my phone in the car. I recomend that product.",3
"Very useful

I purchased an unlocked MPx220 from Europe to use with T-mobile and I needed a cover for it. The cover with 3 piece starter kit is a good fit. The cover might be a bit tight initially but over a period it will loosen up. Sometimes the the plastic might block the power changer but I just cut off a bit of the plastic. Unfortuntely I havent tested the car charger and the handsfree kit as the MPx220 has these in the original package.",2
"Fast Delivery

Fast Delivery, too bad it doesn't fit exactly with my cellphone and it's not the exact brand",2
"not Motorola, not good

I thought I was buying Motorola batteries to replace my existing battery. these are not! They last less than half a day to a charge even without calling . Yes they were cheap(inexpensive) and cheap (worthless)",0
"Doesn't work

This battery worked for about a week, after which it became unusable. The charger stoped charging it.",0
"Replacement battery for Motorola RAZR V3

Battery was too small, phone was shutting down all the time. Required a small piece of paper between the battery and the phone frame to hold it tightly into place.",1
"Waste of 13 bucks

I got it because my wife's battery kept dying when I needed to call her so I thought I'd keep a backup charged that she could put in her phone in the morning.Well, it only lasted a few hours (with one or two short calls) and died. I charged it carefully two more times and tried it with the same results. Now I've got a little block of poisonous chemicals that I can't even get rid of. What a !@#$% waste.",0
"Gamesmanship ...

Why don't these aftermarket battery suppliers include the capacity (in maH) for their battery ? A cheaper battery is really no bargain if it's only half the rating of it's competitor.",2
"Ergh...

I was excited to get a battery for such a low price, but then I was reminded that you get what you pay for. The Battery doesn't fit in the phone quite as well as the OEM battery, and when the battery is in the phone it sometimes loses power.",2
"Complete waste of money

I bought this battery from Amazon using Prime, hoping that the chances of getting a reputable product were improved. They were not. This was a complete waste of money. I charged the battery when received for over 24 hours. I disconnected the phone from the charger the second evening; before morning, the battery was completely discharged. WITHOUT A SINGLE CALL, THE BATTERY DISCHARGED IN LESS THAN 10 HOURS! Save yourself the aggravation -- and the money. If I could give zero stars, I would do it.",0
"Motorola Razr3 Battery

The battery was slightly thicker than the original the phone back would not click into place causing it to fall off all the time.",0
"Works fine

No significant issues. Works in a Moto RAZR V3m. Battery life seems to be less than new; This battery has probably been left in storage for a while and deteriorated.",3
"yay battery

i got the item just in time for my friend's birthday! she cant get a new phone til august, but her battery only lasted an hour off the charger! it was way cheaper online than at the store and i got it just in time!",4
"Great Battery

I think this battery is as good if not better than the one that came with phone",4
"Amazing

The shipment was fast and I love my new battery! Thank you for being so promp.",4
"very pleased with seller and product

After first battery received went bad after a couple of days, contacted the seller by e-mail. Received a response within a day and a new battery was immediately sent out w/out having to return the first. Replacement works perfectly. Very happy.",4
"""Invalid Battery""

The seller claims they'll return my money but the batteries (2) were covered wirh Chinese writing and my Razr indicated they were ""invalid Batteries."" I've never seen the message before and the batteries would not recharge after their initial charge ran down. I'm reluctantly checking-out WalMart.com for a few more $$ but more reliable & easier return.",0
"Weak battery

This new battery simply doesn't last very long. It is drained in normal usage more quickly than any other battery I've ever used. I end up using my phone plugged into its charger.",1
"Lithium Ion Battery, Motorola RAZR V3

Outstanding Value and Product...I thought my phone was done...and I really was not ready to change just yet...too many new choices and some that are even better soon to arrive. This battery made the old RAZR V3 like new again.",4
"Worth the Price

I bought this to replace the one my husband just broke. The price is right. However, it seems a little weaker than the more expensive one that Motorola makes/made.",4
"You get what you pay for

This deal was too good to be true. Of course I wasn't expecting any name brand stuff here, but at least I expected them to all work. I don't know if I got a bad earbud or what, but it adds static and noise and therefore cannot be used.The case I didn't need, but it does fit well and looks to be decently constructed. The power adapter seems to work fine. So basically I spent $9.99 and am only using the power adapter. I guess that's a good enough deal. I think I'll go spend some extra money and get a brand name earbud/headset though.",1
"do not buy it !

I agree on ""it was too good to be true"" statement for this package.The material used for earbud and the charger is really cheap !. Thecharger melted in the car after a sunny day, I couldn't even test it. Earphone quality is not good as well, giving a constant humming noise. The case is the best out of these three so far. So one out of three for 10 bucks. I am not recommending anyone to buy this item.",0
"Bad cover for a nokia phone

I wouldn't recommend this product to any one. The phone cover really sucks. I just used this product for a month....and the clip cover peeled off....really disappointed with this purchase.",1
"Car Charger Doesn't Fit

The case and ear bud are fine, but the car charger I was sent doesn't even fit my Nokia 6230. That was the main reason I bought this package.",1
"cheap construction

I was disappointed with the 3-piece starter kit for Nokia 3220. The vinyl casing was not constructed with the cut-outs in the proper positions (i.e., the camera hole was on the opposite side; the casing covered the phone too tightly, which made pressing buttons a bit of a challenge). The ear piece doesn't work consistently and it broke the first day I used it (with the camera covered by the vinyl casing). I haven't tried the portable power charger, so I cannot comment on it. Overall I was disappointed with the package I received.",1
"Poorly designed piece of junk

I generally like Motorola products, but this one is a piece of junk. The connector is cheap and I often put my phone on this charger only to come back the next morning and find that it didn't charge the phone at all. It is VERY sensitive as to the angle the phone is inserted - you have to play with the phone -- jiggle it around to get it to connect. It's a pain and I'm finally throwing it in the trash where it belongs.",0
"The most comfortable headset money can buy.

This headset is the most comfortable headset you can get for the money. Yes its not wireless Bluetooth but take it from someone who travels through airports weekly and this headset does not take up allot of room in your carry on luggage and does not require the use of a additional charger or batteries. It fits almost any cell phone on the market and with the use of an adapter cable for 1.99 it can be used for skype calling through a computer. Sound quality is great because it directly wired to your phone. Plus did I mention it's comfortable because you don't have jam it in your ear the hook holds the earpiece which slides in your ear with no pressure exshurted on the ear canal.These are so comfortable even my wife will use it.",4
"Durable, comfortable headset

I have been using one of these headsets to handle calls on my business (land-line) phone for several years. I have gotten HOURS of use out of this headset. It is comfortable (both over the ear and in the ear canal) and durable, as well as easy to flip to be used on either ear. I came by this one so easily (it was the first one I bought), I thought all headsets were created equal (and equally utilitarian). Now I know differently. I started looking for an additional headset to keep in my car for using my cell phone. Unfortunately, there is no other headset that I have tried that has the same comfort level! I have returned 2 now (ATT - earpiece won't stay on/doesn't fit; Wireless brand (broke when I tried to remove it from the package). I'm going to stick with this, the tried & true! In fact, I think I'll get two of them (one spare or for one of my kids)! The one drawback is that the microphone picking up my voice is not that sensitive. However, I use the clip on the wire to attach it to my earring. This makes the microphone fall right below my mouth, and others can hear me perfectly. For those who do not wear earrings, clipping to a collar will work, but I would say that the mic must be within one inch of your mouth to provide the right volume for your listeners. This is why I gave it 4 stars instead of five. Also note: this is a bare-bones set - no volume control or mute. However, it is the perfect headset for me.",3
"FOR NOKIA ONLY!

I can't give this a good or bad rating because I failed to see it says specifically for Nokia models. So unless you have a Nokia this will not work for your phone. It's too bad it doesn't work because this is the most comfortable headset I've worn yet. I've very disappointed I can't use it.",2
"Sound volume was very low on my Nokia

I bought this to be a back up for my bluetooth headset. While it does work even if you raise the volume to it's highest setting listing to a caller is almost impossible.",0
"Not iPhone Compatible

I love the style of these headphones - I use the Sony stereo headphones (Sony MDR-J10) on my iPhone/iPod exclusively, highly recommend. HOWEVER, this headset (with microphone) is NOT compatible with the iPhone; wrong jack size. My fault for not researching thoroughly, but hopefully this will keep others from doing the same. Works well on my home phone (I know who still has one of those.)",3
"Best corded headset I've found

I have a home office which is full of electronics including wireless routers and cordless phones. When I use a blue tooth headset with my cell phone, I tend to get static. I know I'm not supposed to, but I do. The static is really bad with a cheap blue tooth headset, and less so with a more expensive one -- but it's still there and still annoying. As a result, I started trying different corded headsets from cheap to expensive with varying luck. In all cases the static went away, but the headsets left a lot to be desired in one or more categories: Comfort, the ability to hear, the ability to be heard. I have been very pleased with the Sony DR-J115. The ear piece is intelligently designed and fits comfortably. The sound is clear. I have had no complaints about being heard either and do not feel compelled to speak more loudly than normal as I have with other headsets. The price was very reasonable as well. If you're in the market for a corded headset, I highly recommend this one.",4
"Best wired hands free Headset

I purchased this item a year ago while looking for a wired headset. My phone does not have bluetooth, so was looking for a headset that was well designed and had great voice quality.The design follows Sony's over-the-ear stereo headset design which I have found to be both comfortable and easy to use. The headset slips easily over the ear and the actual speaker fits snugly (though not uncomfortably) into your ear.The sound quality from both the speaker and the microphone are excellent. I have another wired headset from Body Glove that sounds very tinny and faint. This headset is clear and sound very natural. I work in Sales and when I tell people that I am using a handsfree, they are surprised.The headset uses the standard 2.5mm jack and which is pretty universal except for (ironically) the Sony Erickson line of phones. You can, however, buy a converter from most cell phone stores that will allow you to plug this device in.Overall, I would have to give this headset a five star rating based on wear ability and voice quality both through the speaker and microphone. The only draw back is the cord which can't be helped if you do not have bluetooth.",4
"Only wired earpiece for me

I like this earpiece the best, not including bluetooth of course. The design is perfect for me and I own a few of them just in case they stop making them someday.",4
"Very Good

Bought two headsets and they are worth the money. Clarity is good and the headset fits snugly around your ears. People on the other line says voice comes out clear as well.",4
"very comfortable

I got a standard headset came with my phone having issue with me but this product fits perfect .. too bad it does not come with 3.5 mm jack but little modification such as using 2.5 female to 3.5 male extension adapter fits perfectly with my BB torchrecommend as a good product and reasonable price too",4
"2.5mm Jack beware!!!

make sure you buy a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter if you buy this.Witout and adapter this will not work with anything that has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.",1
"Feedback, doesn't fit

I don't know if my ear is unusually small, but this headset does not fit. I can either have the speaker in my ear, or I can have the plastic hook hanging on the top of my ear, but not both at the same time. Consequently, it is hard to get the headset to stay on. I have also had some complaints of echoes and feedback from people on the other end of the line. Finally, make sure to check what kind of jack your phone has! The title claims that this headset fits most phones, but it is a 2.5mm plug, not the standard 3.5mm (found on headphones and typical audio cables). If you have an iPhone, or another relatively new smartphone, you will need an adapter to use this headset.",2
"Great Product

This headset is very comfortable on the ear and provides sharp, clear sound on the phone. Very reasonable price as well.",4
"Its nice

I bought this for my dad cause he likes the over ear headsets, only disappointment was I did not read the size (2.5mm or something) so I had to buy an adapter as well. Other than that it works great: we can hear each other on both ends perfectly and haven't had any problems with it",3
"Great Price, Great Product, Great Company

This is the second time ordered from this company, the headset was cheaper then the previous order, and the delivery was earlier than expected. Thanks for the great work you do.",4
"Compatibility note

The headset seems very well made, however it does NOT work with an ""IPEVO S0-20 Wi-Fi Phone for Skype"". The Sony DR-J115 product description says that it works with everything except Nokia. Apparently IPEVO uses the Nokia standard.",3
"Didn't work w/Motorola phone

Product didn't work with Motorola phone. I contacted vendor twice and no reply. I will never buy from them again! Go to a store and buy one so you can test it right on the spot.",0
"Works Great!

Works great with my wife's older Verizon LG phone as well as my Casio Gz1. Earpiece is sloppy but very comfortable for all around fit, and it stays in place readily. Transmission is great both ways and - added bonus - the mic minimizes wind noise.Wires look a little flimsy, but that's inherent in this type of product. Very happy with price and product.",4
"Useless microphone

The earpiece is very comfortable and the sound is good for a cheap headset, but the microphone is unusably bad. I tried it in multiple devices and nobody could clearly understand what I was saying. Voice activated controls on multiple devices simply did not work.",0
"Low Price Point, Average Performance

The Sony DR-J115 mobile headset is an average performer for the price point. Over the years, Sony's high standard build quality can lead consumers to expect too much, even when it comes to a lower priced cellphone headset. The combo of my Motorola phone and this unit produces less than acceptable earpiece volume and microphone sensitivity. In spite of the low price, I would not recommend this headset for anything but a very quiet environment. Sorry Sony.",1
"Amazingly comfortable!

I was surprised that the speaker on the ear piece pointed down instead of in toward the ear, but it turns out that the sound is amazingly clear and since it doesn't actually go inside the ear, it is also amazingly comfortable! You could wear this all day and never get that sweaty ear that you get with ear buds and headsets that press against the ear! The Microphone is so good that, the people I talk to think I am using the handset and not a headset! Instruction sheet could be a little clearer on how to switch from right to left ear operation, but you just need to push up on the little rocker clip at the rear of the speaker to unlock it then swing the ear clip to the other side and press down on the clip to re-engage the lock again! Dead simple! All in all a really good find!Sony DR-J115 Corded Mobile Ear Clip Headset",4
"good for price

The item is good for its price, but not sure why the ear hook is much larger than my ear so it's not very comfortable.",2
"Sony fails to deliver - as usual.

Flimsy piece that goes around the ear, the speaker design sucks, microphone is mediocre at best. Nokia had the perfect design more than a decade ago - why can't everyone else just copy that version?",0
"Sound cuts out frequently

The end of the cord fits slightly too loosely into my standard cell phone. Every time I move, the cord moves a millimeter or so, which is the difference between having sound and no sound. I tried calling a few different people and tested it out by holding the phone in my pocket, in my hand, clipped on my belt, etc., and it continued to have the sound cut out. It is extremely frustrating and is not usable.",0
"Credible Earphone/Headset

This earphone clears out a lot of disturbances so there are clear conversations. The price is good for this quality Sony product. Although not my complaint, I was made fun of listening to music on one ear-piece (this headphone has just one ear-piece)",4
"Better than BlueTooth

Yes, it has a wire, but the reception of the conversation and the reduction of background noise over using a wireless bluetooth device makes using this device more pleasant for the person on the other end.",4
"not bad for the price

The sound quality is OK - it sounds a little muffled, but good enough to carry on a conversation if you're not in a noisy area. It's a little difficult to put on with one hand (such as while you're driving), but it fits well once it's on. All in all, it was worth the $10 I paid for it.",2
"do not order from this place

the product took a very long time to arive and the product was defective. the button to release the charger connection plug to the phone was missing. i didn't realize it and plugged it into my cell phone and could not release it. i had to use pliers to release it and broke the connecting plug. i didn't bother to go through the hassle of returning the product because it would probably cost me out of pocket expense and who knows how long it would take before i received another defective charger. i ended up going to the store and paid more for a new, working charger. i am very disappointed!!! do not order from this place...ever.",0
"Excellent Product

I am very pleased with the rubber case for the LG C2000. It is much better than the leather case I previously used.",4
"perfect product

I was delighted to find this older type charger. It is much smaller and lighter than the original model. The seller was very helpful on the phone when I needed more information, to make sure the model offered was what I needed. Great service.",4
"Good product, GREAT price

I bought one of these for my zune 8GB because all i needed was a way to charge in the car. After being used for 9 months, my wife accidentally pulled the cord out, without pressing the release clips and broke the wires. I re-soldered them easily and the charger is working again.Great product for the price!",3
"Very good value

I have a history of buying quality audio accessories and then losing them. I tried these very inexpensive charger cords on the theory that I'd get several, leave them in all the vehicles (boat, cars, whatever) and not worry about it anymore. Worked out great and highly recommend them. They work, have a power LED, and I detect no audio hum other reviewers mention. The cord is very short and the spring coil is tight which may bother some users. I found that to be a positive as I am usually running a GPS, radar detector, cell phone charger, and the Zune which makes a rat's nest of excess cord. The construction is light and cord gauge not robust. By not moving the chargers around I anticipate they will hold up pretty well. At the price...who cares?",4
"Zune Car Charger

The cable is long enough to fit in my cup holder when I'm driving. I have the integration kit for my car so I am able to play music off my Zune in my car. This definitely makes battery life a non-issue.",4
"Great for travel!

There isn't a lot I can say about this product. It works like it's supposed to.",4
"Meh...

I bought this after my Dock/Charger broke, this product worked for several months and that's why it gets 2 stars, the fact that it worked for just that long is worth the price but the shipping is not worth the cons. You get static (though only when not playing music so don't listen to those reviewers saying you get it at all times) and the wires eventually broke because I had to have it stretched and like people said, it's a short cord.",1
"It's a bust

Same experience as other reviewers who used it with the Zune 80GB - tons of static noise that makes charging and listening at the same time unbearable. Bought it as part of the Travel Pack and it's the only one out of the 3 components that doesn't work. Bummer. I was really looking forward to never worrying about my Zune running out of juice on long road trips.",0
"Not only for cars.

I bought this for my Dad so he could listen to some tunes on his boat. As you may or may not know most boats have those nifty little cigarette holes everywhere and his boat was setup with a radio that had a audio input port. We plugged the Zune in with the charger and let it do its thing and he now always has some music to blast on the open sea. NOTE: I am sure it works great in a car as well.",4
"I didn't even order this one!

I ordered the Zune Rapid Charger and got this waste of money. It doesn't charge my Zune and makes static interference while plugged in. You get what you pay for (in my case I didn't). Maybe it doesn't work with the 80GB version, but that doesn't really make sense!",0
"Charges Zune but creates humming sound while playing

The charger works and charges my Zune in my car. However, it creates a horrible humming sound through the speakers when I try to charge & play at the same time.This forces me to unplug it every time I want to play, which is a major inconvenience. It is definitely on the cheap side in terms of plastics and construction - then again it really IS cheap. :)",1
"Doesn't work

The red light on the charger goes on when it's plugged in but when I connect it to my Zune 8 nothing happens. From what I can tell the product is very cheaply made (made in China) and I would not be surprised at all if I had received a factory defect. Complete waste of money.",0
"Not for 80gb owners

If you have a 80gb Zune (cough) better then Ipod (cough) dont buy it. It does not work. Dont waste your money.",0
"Doesn't Work

I bought this for my 80 GB Zune and it is useless. Doesnt work at all, unless..... its supposed to not charge a Zune and make a horrible static noise through the stereo, in that case it's awesome!.Im not sure if it is the 80GB zune that is incomaptible, but it doesn't say that so it gets 1 star. Buy a real one, its not worth the trouble, now I have to order a new one.",0
"This Doesn't Even Charge My Zune 80!

Looked like a good deal for the overall price, but when I plug it into my car and try to charge my new Zune 80 it doesn't charge! Had to use the cord that the Zune 80 came with and plug that into a D/C usb charger.",0
"Works

Used this product with zune 30, works fine. Charges zune properly. I gave it 4 stars because the cord itself could be a little longer. If you want to charge your zune 30 on a small budget order this charger.",3
"The best car charger you can buy for your Zune!

The best Zune Charger you can buy on Amazon! I had problems with a white one I bought off of here because it didn't fit securely enough in the Zune. This one feels like the stock one. Yes, the cord is short, but as long as it charges, then I'm happy.",4
"Woks as description.

The Zune Car Charger does what is supposed to do. It charges the Zune player just fine.",3
"Gets the job done

These break pretty easily, but it's not like you're paying top dollar here. I'd suggest buying a few at once and just keeping them on hand. They charge my 30GB zune just fine. Use a gentle hand when pulling them out of the cigarette lighter and they'll last longer.",3
"Great for 30 GB Zune

This works fine for charging the 30gb zune. I have had no static problems. I have however, had a problem with where the cord attaches to the part that actually inserts into the zune. It broke off.!! However, it worked fine for 3 months, and the price is less than a dollar. So I'm going to buy a couple this time.",3
"worked for a week

It fell apart and stopped working after one week. Getting the item was super quick I have sent a email. No response yet but it was only a few dollars so not too mad about it",0
"Long Car Rides

I love my zune on long car rides. Instead of using up the battery I plug it in and those 8 hour rides fly by. I recommend this to anyone.",4
"Cheap, but works

First of all, don't misunderstand, this is a great buy. It is/was (at the time of purchase) practically free, and it serves its advertised purpose perfectly. That said, it *is* cheaply manufactured. It comes apart easily. If you aren't too rough with it, however, it should work just fine -- as it has for me.",2
"great for the price

For $.01 you cant really go wrong but this charger does the job well, its not the highest quality nor does it come in a package but it does the job well.",4
"woked for a while

This product worked as advertised. It only lasted 9 months for me, but at $3 a pop I can use it for 90 months for the same price as the official one. I think I'll buy a new mp3 player before 7.5 years go by....",2
"For Samsung A950 - No MP3, No Uploading, No managing on the phone; DO NOT BUY!!!!

I'd give this a '0 - star' rating if I could.It appears that MobileAction (MA) writes SW for many different phones with varying degrees of features and functions. And from my usage of the software I believe the A950 is at the bottom when it comes to features.I realized after I bought the SW that there was no Syncing capability with contacts, calendars, and e-mails, because many of the vendor's description for the product info says it does. What I missed was the cutesy image MA and their vendors have on display for the product info, it shows what features you get for the phone, but not in detail. Take a look for yourself.http://global.mobileaction.com/download/download1.jsp?phoneBrand=10&modelID;=459&go;=+Go+That was my mistake, I could live with that. However, what I got for the other so-called features just seemed like a joke.1. I can download pics from the phone, but I can't upload back to the phone pics I want to display.2. There is no way to use the Album feature to delete photos on the phone. You have to use the phone for that (which is an ALL or 1 choice to erase)3. And As far as the Photo editor that come with the SW, I don't need another photo editor, I have plenty that are much better.4. I could not even use the File Manager to delete any photos on the phone either. Again, download only.5. The Sound module (with the MP3 logo) appears to be a MIDI composer. Only 'mid' and 'mxi' file types are supported. Again, even though MIDI is NOT my favorite music type, I could not upload it onto the phone. It has plenty of sample sounds I can play or edit ON MY PC. I did not buy this software to become a MIDI composer.6. The Music Manager again is very disappointing. I can find all the files ON MY PC, but since there are none on the phone, I want to upload them. And yet again, I could not. I don't need another media player, I need something that will allow me to upload to the phone.7. Video, same deal.8. Finally, the File Manager feature is poor. I can look all the files ON MY PC as well as the phone, (which at this point, is only the pic's I've taken). But I can't delete them, or add to them.I thought I was buying SW that talks to my phone, to upload and download files, to manage it. Even the product information says that it is able to ""upload."" However, it seems, I've bought a Picture Editor, an Audio Media Player, a MIDI composer, a Video Media Player, and a last-rate File Manager for MY OWN computer; not for the phone.",0
"A must have for all Zen Vision:M owners!

This charger is great, it plugs directly into the Zen, no need for the adapter you need to charge on the computer. It charges faster than on the computer too. About 3 hours if your battery is completely dead. Also you can still use your Zen while your charging it, can't do that while it's charging on the computer unless you have Creative Media Source installed and even then you can only play it over your computer.",4
"wrong color

This is actually a great charger. Its charges my device very quickly as well as keeps it playing for longer than before. The only thing that threw me off was that it looks nothing like the picture.",4
"AWSOME

This is the best product. It fits into the wall just fine and charges just fine. It dosen't even need the adapter, it just fits right into the zen vision m.MUST BUY!!",4
"Works well

I like this product. It charges the battery of my Creative Zen much faster than the computer cable which used to take overnight. The delivery was also quick. A good buy for sure.",4
"Cool look!

I have gotten so many compliments on my phone since I purchased this skin. It is pretty unusual. My phone is so thin and slippery it was hard to hold onto and this skin solves that problem. It also protects my phone if dropped.",3
"Great Case

Good product. It was just as i expected and it came in a reasonable amount of time. It helps my phone from being scratched up. I'm happy with the product i purchased.",4
"Try tracfone instead !!!

Tracfone gives better deals in minutes.It is perfect for those with light, in town usage. It only uses one unit per minute, two if you're outside of your area code(roaming), and long distance doesn't cost any extra. The airtime doesn't cost a fortune, and you have no credit checks, or monthly bills. Reception is good because they utilize many different providers instead of just one. They also have a referral program, so you can earn 100 extra minutes for free if your friends and family buy one too(they also get 180 minutes). If you want a referral to get started with 100 free minutes, just e-mail me at [...] , I'd be happy to send you the link!",0
"Best buy yet!!!

This is exactly what it said it was. No bells or whistles, and no high end price!!! PERFECT!!!",4
"Works perfect with Samsung Blackjack

I've used the BT320s for about one month and am very happy with it. I have a Samsung Blackjack phone and the setup was easy. My phone found the headset on the first attempt and has worked every time so far. I mostly use it while driving and listening to music. Picking up an incoming phone call is very intuitive and the music comes back after the call is over. I use the volume at one click below the maximum, however. I set the volume to 100% on the Windows Media Player and raise the headset volume to the maximum and then back off one click. I'm 44 years old and my ears are fine, so I imagine that a teenager might be disappointed with the volume. The other unexpected function is when I try to turn off the headset. By holding the center button, my phone dials my home number instead of powering down. I work around it by turning off the Bluetooth on my phone first, then powering down the headset.I would have given it five stars if the volume potential was higher. Overall, I'm happy with it.",3
"BT320 review

Battery life seems poor 3-4 hours play time. I have this paired up with the A120, should be an ideal match, I get good connection up to about 15ft. After that it cuts in and out. Sound is fine, just stay within 15ft, and don't expect long battery life.",2
"Very low volume

I recently purchased the BT320s. I have a Nokia E61i phone. Pairing with my phone was not an issue. However, at the highest volume, the sound is fairly low. I use my own headset. So beware, if you use your own headset. Headset impedance (mine is 32 ohms, which is fairly low) was too high for the BT320s.",0
"It didn't work!!!

They sent me a second one and it didnt work either, asked for something else and never got it. So not only the product was crappy but service was horrible.",0
"Yay!

We all know how important it is to be driving and not talking on our cell phones, so it's nice to finally have a bluetooth headset that actually works really well while I'm in my car. Other bluetooth headsets I've tried either the person on the other end can't hear me or I can't hear them or both, this one works like a champion. It's also handy that I can listen to my mp3s on my phone while the kids are watching a dvd, I can still hear the kids if they need me, but I don't have to listen to the SAME Dora and Blues Clues over and over and over on those long trips to the in-laws.",4
"Low volume, Intermittent sound, needs regular charging, died after 3 months of use

Low volume, Intermittent sound, needs regular charging, died after 3 months of useBought the device a couple of months. Works alright but find it very diffiult to hear when travelling on the tube. The product just died after 3 months of use!",1
"excellent

What I love about these are that I can decide what type of headphones I want to wear. I have a fantastic Sennheiser headset and I connect with the bluetooth to my i-pod and enjoy. Great sound.",4
"Not bad, but could be better.

Easy to pair with other devices. Volume level when paired to Samsung Blackjack II cellphone was not sufficient to overcome background noises i.e. bicycle riding and listening to music or answering phone. Could have been improved with better fitting earphones e.g. in ear canal versus old style. Battery life good.",2
"GREAT SELLER!

ITEM WAS BRAND NEW UNOPENED AS DESCRIBED! Seller was fast and efficient. This item rocks for the person with the active lifestyle. i can work out, excersise, and move about, etc with it and not have to worry about a big bluetooth device in my ear dropping out.",4
"good client with some flaws

got this client (can use headphones/earphones of choice)the sound is OK, but I found it has some wow/flutter issue after interruption (I found similar problem on BT620s too)I got about 5-6 hours battery, about same as it claimedthe problem is: sometimes it refuses to connect with HP HX2495, need to pair again to connectthe headset is OK, and it can re-connect to last device after power turned on (this feature is important with WM device, that I don't have to go through the bt menu to connect)I frankly do not recommend this client, sorry",2
"It works! So far, so good.

I thought this might be too good to be true, but after I lost my original charger, I bought this for around $5 with shipping and it works great. A great deal compared to the $20 or so you'd pay for the Samsung version; I just hope it lasts. The only downside to this charger is that where it plugs into the phone, it's difficult to tell which side is up. There are two triangles etched in the plastic plug on the ""up"" side, but they're difficult to see. I finally filled in the triangles with a silver permanent marker I had and now it's no problem.I'll post an update if this thing stops working.UPDATE: as of June 2010, it outlasted my phone. Great deal.",4
"Doesn't Even WORK!

I am frustrated that I bought this item. It does not work at all with my Samsung SCH u540 phone, even though it says it does. This charger does not do its job at all. It does not charge or even partially charge my phone. Do not buy this item it does not work with the Samsung SCH U540 phone.",0
"Ordered 2 of them. Neither worked.

Left my original charger in a hotel. Could not recover. Old model cell phone, and no local stores carried my model charger any longer. So happy to have found model on Amazon. Ordered 2...just in case I lost one again. They arrived promptly...nicely packaged.BUT, neither worked. Cheap imatations. Experience made me feel like a sucker.Found another source on the Internet, and bought one there. Arrived OK...and it works!Bad Experience Here. BUYER BEWARE.",1
"Please don't buy this

Ok look, I read a few bad reviews on here and bought this anyway because I was desperate and thought it would work well enough. It honestly doesn't. So don't waste your time buying this when it's a sure bet that it won't work. All it does is light up my screen over and over again, bouncing back and forth from ""Charging Battery"" to ""No Charger"", which actually ends up draining my battery even more than it would if I just let it sit there. Just don't do it.",0
"speedy

product was as described and was a Bargain at just 44c seeing as verizon still wanted $20. speedy shipping too so all round a good experience.",4
"travel charger

This charger is somewhat defective but that is to be expected for less than $3.00",1
"what a scam, chargers don't work at all.

Someone should report this company to the BBB, the chargers I bought do not work at all. Yes, they fit my phone but they don't work. I bought two, one worked for five minutes then stopped working. The other one just never worked at all. I am so angry, I should have just bought from the overpriced Verizon store. I would try to return these chargers but like most people they were so cheap it wouldn't even be worth the shipping cost and my time spent at the post office. Nice scam they have going there. I suppose in a month they'll change their name and continue to sell junk.",0
"It doesn't work for the U540. A worthless purchase.

This charger just does not work on the phone it is supposed to work for. DOn't waste your money.Martin S.",0
"You Get What You Pay For

I though i got the best deal EVER when i was able to purchase this item at $ .01... Well After the first 2 uses, i realized just why it was practically given away! Too bad i lost out on the shipping costs....",0
"Took a shot

This charger does not work that well. My phone flashes and blinks when it is plugged in, and charges to one bar at best. My 3rd party car charger still works normally so I think this one was a bust...update: seller sent me a replacement, A for service. replacement charger is slightly better. worth the dollar if you're in a jam",1
"The charger charges my phone. Hooray!

Wow. This phone charger actually charges my phone! How amazing!Good news: it came pretty fast after I ordered it. I liked that.",3
"The Stylus Works

I ordered the Toshiba tablet pc stylus as a backup. I actually have a Lenovo Thinkpad tablet pc, which I like very much. I am a chemistry professor, and I use the tablet feature extensively in my teaching. The stylus which comes with it works fine, but I have misplaced it on some occasions and I wanted a back-up. As it turns out, the Toshiba is cheaper, so I thought that I would give it a try. It works perfectly, and there is an added bonus is that it is a little larger than the Lenovo, and I prefer the larger size when writing. Therefore, I use the Toshiba as my primary stylus, with my Lenovo as the back-up.",4
"Stylus Works with ASUS EP121 Slate

I was worried that I would never find a replacement or back-up stylus for my ASUS EP121 (ASUS tablet/slate PC), so I took a chance with this stylus (made by Toshiba) and it worked! I'm glad I took the chance but I also plan to raise this issue to ASUS since THEY should be providing replacement parts for the products they sell.",4
"Works with lenovo Penabled X201 Tablet

Played with it for just a few minutes...As others have stated it works with the lenovo Penabled tablets like the X201 Tablet with the $245 multitouch+Penabled display. Note that it will not work with the lenovo S10-3t (which I also have), which uses a capacitive touch screen without the Penabled technology.Pressure sensitivity works. Eraser works. Right-click button works.I don't think that it will fit in the X201t pen garage; I stuck it part way in but then became more cautious about potential damage. The Toshiba is about 1/2"" longer than the original lenovo pen and I think the retention mechanism relies on the shape at the end of the pocket clip -- and the pocket clip on the Toshiba is significantly longer than the original lenovo pen and the retention protrusions have a slightly different shape.The Toshiba comes with 5 spare replacement tips. A metal ring is also included -- I think that it is used to pull the old tip out during the tip replacement process -- there are generic documents included but no instructions.",4
"Works with Samsung Slate

When I initially purchased my Samsung Slate I could not find an extra stylus from Samsung, so I took a risk and purchased this Toshiba stylus. It works perfectly (pen, eraser and ""left click"" button all work). It's a perfect backup pen for this table and, I assume, is a suitable stylus for any tablet or slate PC.",4
"replacement for Samsung Series 7 XE700T1A

This is the stylus for the Samsung Series 7 XE700T1A-A03US. It looks and works exactly like the original. My only complaint is I wish that they came in something other than black as they are really easy to misplace!",4
"AWESOME

I love the pen, so far (I have only tried it for about 20 minutes ^^). I got this pen as a replacement for my ASUS stylus pen as the model (R1E) had been discontinued. The pen's overall appearance as well as its size is similar to my ASUS pen so I feel quite comfortable using this new one. Also, it fits nicely into my stylus pen's slot.",4
"Perfect Pen for the Toshiba M200

The pen was exactly what I needed after contacting Toshiba directly and finding out that the M200 I purchased used would not work with any other type of stylus or pen except for the exact Toshiba brand. This company was outstanding to deal with and the product arrived in perfect working order. Thank You for your prompt service. I would recommend this company to anyone.",4
"Worked as described

This item worked as described, had the normal weight and feel of a normal pen, the eraser was a nice addition, much easier than clicking the erase button at the top of the screen",4
"Perfect

I opened the package and moved it across my laptop screen and it worked immediately! Perfect and it feels comfortable in my hand. Recommended for anyone who wants a stylus for a toshiba tablet laptop.",4
"Works great

I use the pen for graphic designing on my Portege M200 and it works perfectly I recomend it to anyone.",4
"Digital Pen

This was the second one I purchased (in case I loose one - which I'm sure I will) and it work great",3
"Perfect

This pen is great. It fits perfectly in my toshiba tablet. Almost like it was made to fit. I use my pen constantly so the extra tips are a huge plus.",4
"Works very well with ASUS EP 121 Slate

This Stylus feels much more like a pen than the original asus stylus. The clip on the pen is nice, but it prevents the pen from going into the stylus compartment. (might fit if you break the clip off). Not a big deal, I usually keep it in the case's sleeve.Pressure sensitivity works, writing harder does make thicker lines. (tested in OneNote)Erasing works too.The button is a nice feature, makes right-clicking much faster. Basically, you just press in the button and tap on the screen = instant right-click. tap and holding for right-click still works as well.",4
"Great!

The product arrived promptly. I own a toshiba tablet pc m200 and the pen worked perfectly with it. The box contained several spare tips for the pen and an extraction tool. Recommended buy. Thanks.",4
"Stylus replacement

This stylus replaced a damaged one that came with my HP notebook. It has worked perfectly and actually better than the original one had been before it was finally damaged past use. It is slightly larger than the one it replaced and doesn't fully fit into the slot on the HP. About a quarter inch of the stylus remains outside the slot that was designed to hold it securely on the notebook. I would recommend this to anyone needing a replacement due to consistent functioning and low price.",4
"Great for the TOSHIBA

Don't buy this product unless you have a TOSHIBA product that calls for it. I made the mistake of thinking this product would work with a generic tablet PC because that is what it says in the title of the product - Tablet PC. I am not going to score the product low because I didn't understand its specific use.",3
"Exactly what was needed

My wife bought out her old M400 for $100 when they refreshed her work laptop, but the stylus was missing. We re-imaged it for our grade-school granddaughter, and the new stylus worked perfectly for her to use with paint programs, etc. Thanks.",4
"Great Buy!!!

Digital Stylus Tablet Pc Pen (rohs) M200 M400 M4 R10This Digital Stylus Tablet Pc Pen is just like the original pen that came with the tablet from Toshiba. To replace the pen through Toshiba costs over $80.00. Great Buy!!!",4
"Replacement part

Kids lost the original one so ordered this as a replacement. Works as it should. It's too bad they couldn't come up with one that is attached somehow.",4
"Perfect Replacement

This stylus perfectly replaces the one I broke. My Toshiba Portege tablet works way better with the stylus than my finger on the touch pad.",4
"Pleased overall

No complaints, everything came packed in a small container, and also incuded extra tips for the pen in a separate little box compartment.",4
"A Direct Replacement for the original.

I simply wanted an extra stylus in-case I needed one. It's nice that it came with extra tips and a tip remover. Toshiba is pretty specific with it's stylus pens, as are other manufacturers, so don't think one for an HP or Dell will work with a toshiba unit.Having a stylus pen is ""old school"" with more and more touch devices coming out, including full blown tablet pc's you can use your fingers on. But this will do for now and works as expected.Update:After owning multiple convertible (Laptop/Pen-tablet) PCs, I found that most brands use WACOM for their screens, meaning this pen will work for Fujitsu and HP so far, and any other WACOM made screen. The Dell touchscreens are made from a different company, so these pens will not work. They also do not work on capacitive touch screens such as on the Windows 7 slates from Acer, ASUS, EXOPC and HP.",4
"perfect!

worked perfect with my m400 tablet. worked right outa the box with windows 7! came with extra tips with some metal thing which i have no idea what it is. I understand why you should get this over others: it works a mouse when not touching the screen. when you hover over the screen the cursor follows, i was supprised at that. very cool.fit perfect into the side, as far as i can tell, i think its an original...eraser portion and right click feature worked perfect. i write in messy dr. cursive and even then it still worked great.i would suggest getting this for an original replacement if you have the same model tablet i did.",4
"Toshib Tablet pen

This is my third pen in 5-6 years. Pocket clip is flimsy and will break in a few months... as it has in the past. Mouse button also delicate but should last me another 2-3 years. By then, I will certainly have graduated to a new tablet PC.",3
"Does the Job

The pen works like it should. Not much to say. I was pleased with that person sent me the pen in a timely manner, Thank you.",4
"I can't live without it!

Amazing product, i use it all the time on daily bases to write on my Toshiba Tecra M4 Tablet PC.",4
"Nice pen, but doesn't work on my tablet

I've been in dire need for a new pen for my HP Slate 500 trying just about every pen on amazon. This one did not work for the HP Slate 500. However, this pen did have a nice feel to it.",1
"Doesn't work on Lenovo Idea Pad S10-3T, maybe??? No instructions Included.

I ordered this product after doing much research of what stylus to get for my netbook tablet PC. This was the only choice that I found that seemed to match. I choose not to get a capacitive stylus because they had fat rubber tips. I was intending to use my tablet for note taking in class. This was the only digital input device that had a pen shape at the end that seemed to be for that purpose. So I kinda ordered it on a whim, and take some blame, so that is why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1.The problem? Where's the instructions??? Maybe it will work on my computer? I don't know. The package includes extra pen tips (cool), the pen, a metal do-dad, and a slip of paper about disposal and warranty info. After much fiddling, I figure out that the metal do-dad removed the pen tip to replace it.I don't know if I need software, batteries, or what to get it to work. I thought this device, being digital would need some form of power to get it to work. Otherwise it is just like any other stylus that we use to use on our Palms (organizers).The price from what I can see in the product, which is made of cheap plastic, no instructions and lack of being digital (??) is way to much. I just don't know.Anyways... if anything if you have a Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3T, don't purchase this. I'm not sure if it will work, maybe it will. But I didn't get it to.",1
"Like I had a choice

I bought this stylus for my tablet PC, I didn't want to pay what they were asking, but you don't really have much of a choice if you want to use the tablet functionality of your tablet and want the stylus to fit into the tablet PC. It works fine and its comfortable to hold and there really isn't a way around using the tablet without it. My recommmendation woudl be don't lose or break the one you've got.",2
"Doesn't work on Ipad 2 capacitive screens

I am currently a student studying Aeronautical Engineering. A majority of my classes involve drawing extremely detailed drawings and the commonly available ""fat tip"" stylus will not accomplish the detail required for this application, so I found that I needed a fine tipped stylus for this purpose.This product is marketed as compatible with capacitive touch screens. After a long search for a fine point stylus I chose this as the most viable product based on its description. It may work on some select capacitive touch screens unknown to me however, it did not work on either of my Eee Asus tablet with keyboard dock or my Ipad 2.In their defense, I did have a ""Zagg Invisible Shield"" installed on both products when I tried to use it. I do not know if that interfered with its functioning. Either way, I could not use this product for either product therefore I had to return it.",0
"Worked as expected, would buy again!

I got a lot of use out of this charger. Will buy again if needed.Rule #1 I've learned the hard way is that no matter if you spend $0.50 for a car charger or $30.00 for a car charger, the second you pull it from the package, IMMEDIATELY put a drop of super glu on the seam where the two halves of the plastic come together. One drop on either side, away from the metal/tip. If you don't, the chsrger has a high chance of literally falling apart on you.If you do this before use, you'll get a year or more out of your chargers.",4
"Nice Product for old phone

Solid, not flimsy, good connectors, travels well. Just what I needed to get a bit more life from my old phone.",4
"WriggyPiggy

This software allows you to easily transfer names and telephone numbers to a V series (V60, V70 etc.) phone. I initially was tempted to go with a Handspring Treo combination phone PDA but worried that someone would steal it and have ALL my information. Additionally, I worried that if I broke the Treo it would be expensive to fix.This software allows you to purchase the cheaper Motorola phones and sync your numbers and names similar to a PDA. It is not as slick as a combo PDA, but is also cheaper and allows you to keep your PDA as a backup in case you break the phone.",3
"Powerful, once you get it to work

This is cable and the accompanying software are in theory quite powerful. The software allows you to synchronize information in your phone with other sources -- most notably Outlook and Palm Software.Don't even bother trying to run the TrueSync software that's including in the box -- it is so poorly designed and buggy that it is unusable. Motorala offers an upgrade to TrueSYnc 3.1, which is so far superior that it feels like a whole new product. Just install the old version (the update refuses to install otherwise) and go to the Motorola site for the update.Be prepared to spend a little bit of time setting everything up to begin with, but once you get going it works great. With due deference to the experiences of other reviewers, the software works great with both Palm devices (although you need Palm's HotSYnc software for things to work) and Outlook. I simply plug in my phone and my PDA, click a button and within a minute or so, all of the information in my phone, my PDA, Outlook, and Palm Desktop are synchronized with one another. This is highly recommeneded if you need these features.Also, it is rumored that with thisd cable you can dial your phone into an ISP to connect to the internet. This feature hasn't worked yet for me and I haven't been able to work things out with the tech support people at Motorola, so I can't recommned this product for that purpose.",3
"Doesn't Sync Contacts ""By Design"" (3.1 version)

From Motorola's customer support site:""The phone only supports one phone number per contact per field. So when you perform a sync with contacts that have multiple phone numbers, TrueSync enters each contact separately as many times as you have phone numbers for it. This is working ***as designed***.""All personal information management software (like MS Outlook) allow you to enter more than one phone number per contact (fax, cellular, home, etc). If TrueSync cannot sync contacts with more than one phone number then TrueSync is completely unsuited for its intended purpose.TrueSync also puts duplicate contacts on your phone each time it is sync'd with your computer. So if you have 30 contacts with 3 phone numbers each, after three sync's you get to manually delete about 60 duplicate contacts from your phone.TrueSync will also hose up all of Outlook's Business Name fields. By default TrueSync maps Outlook's Business Name field to the phone's Company field. After sync'ing, all Business Names disappear from Outlook's Address Card folder view. If the phone's Company field is mapped to Outlook's File As field, then it rearranges all of the Business Names. Delta Airlines becomes Airlines, Delta. This happens no matter how TrueSync's First Name, Last Name setting is adjusted.TrueSync also removes all of the formatting from Outlook's phone numbers. Nicely formatted numbers like (800)-555-1212 becomes 8005551212. This happens regardless of whether TrueSync's Preserve Phone Format option is selected.",0
"Truly awful. Save yourself time and grief. Don't buy this!

This is one time where I wish I had read the Amazon reviews before I made a purchase. This product is so bad it boggles the mind.I purchased the product because I have a Motorola V60c and a Motorola i90c. (While the i90c is not listed here as a compatible device for this cable, the Motorola website lists it as an accessory). My intention was to use the data cable and software to synch the phone books on the two phones and the phones of my associates at work. I could not get it to work with either phone and totally hosed my phonebook in the process.I spent HOURS trying to get it to work on 2 separate machines (ThinkPad T21 and a COMPAQ Deskpro EN) both running Windows 2000 professional. I also downloaded the ""upgrade"" to the software. To call the software ""buggy"" is a complement. The StarFish software is so poorly engineered that I find it difficult to believe it ever passed any significant testing. I could list some of the faults I discovered, but I am limited to 1000 words.Let me just say this. I hold 3 Microsoft certifications (including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). I work on Desktops, PDAs, Servers and core network equipment such as Cisco Routers and Switches, CSU/DSUs, FRADs and Bisync equipment on one of the worlds largest IT enterprises. I am not uninnured to technical challenges but this one beat me.I simply gave up trying to get it to work. Thank goodness for Amazon's relatively painless return process.Motorola should do something about this incredibly bad product.",0
"Motorola USB Data Kit for Motorola V Series

This data kit may be pricey, but if you can justify the costs you will like it.I have Windows XP and Outlook 2002 and it is fantastic that I now have all my Calender information on my v60t phone. Installation of Starfish was a breeze. I also installed all Starfish updates before I did my first sync. I'm really going to enjoy this! My only wish is that I would really like a cover for the data link when it is not connected to the phone. All those tiny connections looks like they could be damaged easily.Some hints: During installation, you will notice that Outlook 2002 is not an option, just select Outlook 2000.",4
"Haven't gotten this product to work

I have a Motorola V400 phone (Motorola says this is the right kit for this phone, although it is not on the list of compatible phones at Amazon). Anyway, I can't get the phone driver to install on Windows XP. This may not be a problem for other phones, but I wanted to warn buyers who have a V400 that ths product did not work with my V400.",1
"You'll either love it or hate it

This is the type of software that you either love or hate - as you can tell by the other reviewer's ratings. If you simply want to sync your phone with MS Outlook (which makes entering contact information a breaze), this product is for you. If you are a person trying to sync ""popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software"" (direct quote from package) with your phone, it doesn't appear to be possible, so don't waste your time or money.I bought this product to keep my v60 phone in sync with my Palm software. Basically, I'm screwed. I've been trying (on and off) for the last 3 months to find a way to download a Palm sync application. The package says that ""additional PIM application support available via online product updates."" THEIR ARE NO ADDITIONAL PIM APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE! Don't be mislead.If you want to do anything besides sync with Outlook, this product isn't worth its shipping cost.",0
"Synchronization between v66 & Outlook Contacts doesn't work

The included synchronization software, TrueSync, is supposed to work by searching the Outlook Contacts for entries that are members of either the "SIM Card" or "Phonebook" categories, which need to be created by the user. However, in using this software with Outlook 2000 and attempting to download approximately 175 contacts and phone numbers to my Motorola v66, the TrueSync synchronization software would only bring down the first 25 or so. If a contact had only a company name with no person name, then the downloaded contact name was displayed on the v66 by phone number only without a text name. I tried using the included TrueSync Desktop PIM and it didn't work any better. The synchronization software is just plain defective.",0
"Bad Software, Bad to NO Instructions, S-L-O-W

This software is not worth the money. The paper instructions are WORTHLESS!!! Installed on Win2K and had to select a ""port"" phone was connected to - I have the USB model but USB was not a choice. Only COM ports. Finally found burried in some on-line piece a ""note"" to select a com port even if you have the USB model.Finally after getting a connection to the phone and setting up a phone book (no calendar) it took 24 MINUTES to ""SYNC"" 83 names and phone numbers. Come on, I could have hand punched them in in that time.I tried to find out the format for entering phone numbers. Didn't find a thing so I entered them as ###-###-####. After the first sync all the numbers were changed to ##########. This is in the desktop where the change was made, not the phone. I can accept it in the phone but ""Why change the desktop?"" Ever tried to read a 10 digit number straight. I can't.The terminolgy used is difficult to understand, the errors flashed on screen when you try to do something don't make any sense and at one point it kept telling me to close the phone book I was using but the close menu pick was grayed out. Go figure. At that point I was ready to give up.Bottom line, this software is a bunch of ____ and I'm going to try to return it. I talked to Motorola before I got it and they cautioned me about not buying it directly from Motorola at a higher price. They asked if [company] was going to support the product? My question back to them was ""Why should it need any support?"" Now I see why they said that.I have been at this for about 5 hours and finally have my 83 names and numbers in the phone. Each ""sync"" was over 20 minutes. And they charge money for this product, I call it Garbage!Don't buy this product unless you have v-e-r-y l-o-w blood pressure and a lot of time on your hands.The one good point is it's a perfect example of how NOT to do a piece of user software.",0
"Decent, but pretty buggy and slow

TruSynch is a decent tool for snchronizing your mobile phone with your outlook, but, it's pretty darn slow and buggy; even after the latest update.Two issues you should know before buying. First, TruSnych does not have a function to disable at windows startup. It gets really annoying seeing something in your systray that you rarely use. Second, data transfer from your computer to your phone is really, really slow and pretty much jacks up your computer afterwards. After synchronizing my outlook with the phone, I was unable to use my keyboard and had to restart the computer. Why is this? Because the makers of TruSynch really missed alot of bugs during their beta testing. Simple as that.",2
"It would be great if I got the correct CD with it.

I was able to install the drivers and get my cell to act as the modem and connect to the internet using my dialup provider. It was a bit slow but it was fast enough to get my e-mail and do some browsing. A bit slower than a normal dial-up. When I tried to install the TrueSync software I could not find it. Come to find out I did not get the correct CD or I am a total moron and am looking over the link to install it. I even browsed the CD and did not see anything that even resembled a TrueSync folder or installation file. I paid for the TrueSync version of the software but I got the lower end version that does not come with it. ...",2
"So great to surf internet with mobile phone!

I have a Motorola V60g phone(T-mobile). I bought this USB data kit recently. It works great!! After I install software in the kit, my mobile phone works as a modem, I can use my own dial-up ISP to access internet. I do not pay any additional charge to T-mobile if my do not use extral minutes. I called T-mobile to and confirmed that. The speed is comparable to dial up by homephone line!Every minutes you used is just charged as regular call if you use your own ISP(AOL,for example)/It is said this software works only with window 2000 or XP.YES! You can access internet with this kit!You are welcome to ask me any questions.",4
"A total failure by Starfish and Motorola

I don't even know where to begin. So, from the top, this package (on the box that is) says that it is compatible with most PIMs (Personal Information Managers) and that the Outlook component is included, other by web updates. Well, that isn't true. The Outlook and their own worthless version are the only ones that can be loaded. I purchased this (after visiting several sites, including amazon) to connect ACT! with my phone. This seemed resonable as the TimePort version (looks the same from the outside) works great.Well, without paying much attention I loaded the software and because I owned the earlier version, it tried to work with ACT!. After recovering my totally destroyed database (wipped out nearly all phone numbers), I called.Starfish claims to not support any products sold to Motorola (by the way Starfish is a division of Motorola). So I called Motorola. They said that ACT! isn't supported and that it says this on the box (that isn't true, I scanned and sent JPGs of the box to them). In fact, installing this package on a computer you will find that Outlook (and Starfish) and ONLY Outlook are supported by either the CD or the ""Internet"" updates.If you own the old version of the Sync software, you can trick this into thinking it will work, and may have luck. However, it doesn't do most of the things that it claims. Also, the GPRS will load every time you boot unless you finally feed it a user name and password (from your provider) or you kill the registry entry.I've never been so displeased with a product. Support from Motorola was at least an attempt. Support from Starfish was nothing more than a coverup.I would avoid this package (and probably the V60 phone as well) if I were really looking for a good quality integrated product.",0
"Useless and unsupported buggy junk

I ordered this kit when I purchased my v.60t phone last year. Software arrived with very poor documentation. I wasted about 5 hours trying to get it to install on win98se and winME with no luck at all. Could not reach any form of human tech support, and finally gave up and returned it for a full refund. I am now going to try some newer third party software and see if it works. I can't believe Moto even released this junk...the only people I know who got it to work run win2k and are IT professionals.Don't waste your time or money.",0
"Great for phone book and schedule updates

Bought it on the half price special, so it was really worth the money.Transfered all my phone numbers, appointments, birthdays, and anniverseries to the new phone in one sitting - PC keyboard is much faster than the phone keys...Although you can't assign numerical order to phone book entries.Cable doesn't always stay attached or attach the first try, but USB hot connecting is better than serial.Software is supposed to be compatible with Lotus Notes, but haven't got it to work yet or tried customer service.",3
"Doesn't work for all phones as advertised

This is the worst product I've ever seen. I have a V120t and the software doesn't allow me to synchronize the calendar, just the contacts...I even went to the Motorola dealers and they told me to wait until a new upgrade is posted. Why do they sell it as compatible with all those phones?? They charge for this thing and for the software, with Nokia you simply download the software for free and transfer the data with the IR port.",0
"Why Bother

I purchased this cable because I was interested in wireless internet connection. My local ISP only pulled in at about 14kbps and I was looking for a reason to drop my wireline connection anyway.I only have one thing to say. SLOW!!! It only pulls 9.6kbps max. This was confirmed by Cingular's customer service. If you are looking for wireless internet, this is not the way to go.",0
"look at the plug on the phone side, supports T722i too

mainly, I use the cable only, and I found an interesting socket on plug to phone, that's power passthrough, that is a must if you use phone as modem to go internet for hours at a time, and keeps charging the phone even it is connected to computerrecently, I got T722i with tmo internet (GPRS, 40k max), and I found the power passthrough is very useful, then I don't have to worry the battery runs out (the power passthrough connects the travel charger)one more, the cable supports T722i as well, when the software don't (except the driver, uses T720 driver)",3
"Not for all phones listed

I bought the data kit mainly because I needed to synchronize my calendar. I have a V120t phone and when I try to synch, only the contacts worked. The program didn't gave me the option for the calendar. I downloaded the upgrade with no effect. I tried contacting starfish and Motorola for help and Starfish told me that they do not provide support for motorola products, Motorola haven't answer my mails...What a waste of money.",0
"Soooooo Bad

So bad. Waste of money. Dont Get IT!",0
"Is Loss of Signal Strength a Bad Thing?

While it is true what the other moron wrote about this product causing a loss of signal strength, that is the main reason I got it- to KEEP THE SIGNAL BOUNCING AWAY FROM MY BODY!!! Now instead of getting cancer in the next five years, I might go seven or ten years before my DNA becomes so altered I glow like a Japanese Nuclear Plant.P.S. The case has a nice, tight fit that protects the phone very well.",4
"Horrible Horrible Horrible

If I could leave less than one star for this product, I would.Pros: It's made of metal, as advertised, and there is a soft neoprene liner that adds cushion against any impact.Cons: Design, lack of ability to use with other Droid X docks, LOSS OF SIGNAL STRENGTH!!! Slow delivery.OK, where to begin on this complete turkey of an experience? First off, from date of purchase, till it's arrival took over 9 days. This was using the default shipping option of UPS ground. The only other option was for expedited, and would literally double the purchase price! This was for something that weighs less than 1 pound, and was sent in a box 3 times larger than the size that was necessary. It came from the state of WA to NY. Seriously? I could have driven there and back faster. Simply unacceptable in today's climate. After receiving the final product, I can't tell you how glad I am I didn't blow the extra money on expedited shipping.Now, let's move on to the design. While my Droid X did fit snugly into the case, there was still plenty of left over room that seemed completely unnecessary. The Droid X is a very large phone to begin with, so one would think that pains would be taken to avoid adding any additional bulk. You would be wrong. The case has a ridiculously large hinge on one side, with an unnecessarily large clasp on the other. The pictures above make the case look much more svelte than it is in reality! But most importantly, of all the design flaws this unit has, it is the simple fact that you LOSE RECEPTION STRENGTH when the droid is placed inside the case! This baffled me to no end that anyone could not bother to test this when selling a case for a phone? I mean, are you frigging kidding me? After testing in several different locations of varying signal strength, I found on average, a loss of 2 bars whenever I placed the phone into the case!And finally, to add insult to injury, you will not be able to plug the droid into the multimedia docking station, or the car mount with the Droid in this case. Which means you'll constantly be removing the case not only for phone calls, but anytime you want to use any of your other accessories.So, in case I haven't made it perfectly clear already, the bottom line: you should avoid this case at all costs, and save your money for more worthwhile pursuits.Hope this helps others from making the same mistake I did.",0
"Does the job!

Putting your phone in a metal box will reduce signal. That's science.However nothing protects it like this metal case. I've dropped it down metal stairs, etc. Not a scratch. Get a screen protector and you're safe as safe can be. On occasion you have to open the case to tap the very edges of the screen if you have fat fingers like me, or remove it if you're in a dead zone and need a tiny signal boost. But it keeps the phone safe, unlike those rubber cases which are feel good ding protectors.",4
"Very Pleased

I really enjoy this phone. It's my first ""fancy"" phone with a camera and bluetooth. I like being able to create my own mp3 ringtones and wallpaper so I can transfer them via bluetooth without needing to buy them from the internet or pay for the downloads by the kilobyte. It has better reception than my friend's Sony-Ericsson also with Cingular. The phone service in this area (Houston) seems to be decent. Also, since the display screen is so large, I recommend getting some screen protectors (like the ones for PDA'a) to keep your phone nice.",4
"Can't beat the price & quality

You can't own a Motorola without owning this handly littlecharger. I know it comes with a car charger but I don'tspend my life in a car .. so this is a MUST HAVE.",4
"travel charger

Works but not what it said it was.Doesn't have folding blades and not the same as picture.",2
"Love it

I had to replace my old one that was less than a year old. I looked all over in the stores, but couldn't find one. Thank you Amazon for having one, I brought three of them. One at a time, than two at a time.",4
"Work like a charm

it works, it's cheap, and smaller than the original. I bought this and put it in my office so I'd always have a charged phone. :)",4
"Worked Good for Awhile

We had the charger for 6 months before it broke. The charger was plugged into our phone on the counter, when my daughter accidentaly caught the wire and the phone fell to a thickly padded rug. One of the prongs broke off, luckily not in the phone, but it was useless none the less. We got quite a bit of use out of the charger before it broke so it's not necessarily a poorly made product. I would blame it more on the fact the phone and, hence, accessories, are small and therefore break more easily and that accidents do happen. We were happy with it before and will buy another one.",2
"Duh...

Ignore any previous reviews. For the intellegent, you'll notice that the battery is .75"" thick. Yes, the battery is smaller than the phone. Otherwise it wouldn't fit inside the battery cover, and therefore wouldn't work. Duh duh duh...Anyway, being a salesman of cell phones, I can tell you that with proper use, this battery will last you much longer than any previous models. Just don't be stupid and do things like constantly charging your phone using a Cigarette lighter adapter. Quick charge, quick die people. Also, make sure to stop in to your carrier's store every now and then to have the newest software put on your phone so that it's getting the best signal and using the least amount of energy. Just ask them what that means, they'll explain it. It's usually free too.Just be smarter than the phone and this battery will work fine for you.",4
"Bad Description

Unit Weight: 0.2 oz.Size (in inches): 2.25 x 5.25 x 0.75This battery seriously weighs 0.2 ounces??And it's 2.25 inches by 5.25 inches? That far bigger than the entire phone!Whoever wrote this description needs to pay attention to the measurements they are asking for.",0
"Cell phone battery

Had a minor complaint about merchandise. They responded immediately and sent me a new one without my asking. Would definatley order from again.",4
"Phone battery

Didn't think it was going to be a good item since the price was so ridiculous. It was the buy of the century!!! Battery is very good. Thank you.",3
"Excellent

Much faster delivery than I expected.The product was perfect.The seller was professional and courteous.Shipping was a little pricey for a $0.79 battery.",4
"Great price! Buy with confidence!

Update: Bought in May 2009, dying out November 2009. Buy 2 or 3 givenlow price. OEM battery lasted 2-plus years!Bought for boyfriend's Motorola C261 Tracfone. Must have shippedfast because I didn't even see the package arrive and they're on East Coastand we're in California. It's been over two weeks and he reports it'sholding a charge without any issues. So who cares if this could be a knock-off. It works, ordering from Amazon was convenient and the price was way cheaper than other vendors (saved 9.25% in state sales tax alone). We're being frugal by using a prepaid phone for now, so having inexpensive LI-ION battery replacement is a plus. I have the same Motorola C261 phone, so if I need a new battery, I know where to buy...VibeCellular.",4
"Not in retail package but works great.

This item is not in retail package but it appears new and works good with my L6 Motorola.",3
"A perfect replacement for my phone.

When my original battery was failing to hold a charge very well, I bought this from Amazon (2 actually). It was identical to the original and works well. My phone now works like it did when new.",4
"Great for back up or replacement! & great price too!

Works great everytime! do liek I did and get two so you can switch them out once a month!",4
"Exactly as expected

This is the exact OEM replacement battery for my phone so not much to say about its performance.",4
"cell phone battery

this particular battery was no longer in stock on 'main street' cellular stores. However, it was easily available on Amazon. It was also a fraction of the price which I think is because the cell phone itself was an old model.",4
"Motorola BC60 Lithium-Ion Battery for the SLVR L6 & L7

Good job and got it in record time",4
"Seems as good as the one I replaced

There seems to lots of discount battery sellers on the Web. To find one that offers fresh ones (batteries have a shelf life) seems impossible. It is trial and error. This one seems to be good, lasting longer than the one supplied in the long discontinued Motorola SLVR L7 phone when it was purchased four years ago.",3
"OEM Battery at a Great Price!

I was surprised to discover that this bettery was difficult to find. Batteries Plus had it, but it was very expensive. I was very happy to find it on Amazon at a reasonable price. The battery seems to be fresh and is working well in my cell phone.",4
"Irony

I ordered Two BC60 Lithium-Ion Batteries. The same battery supplied by the manufacturer of my telephone. I received one BC60 and one BC50? The BC60 would not work, the BC50 works!I should have received what I ordered and both should have been in working condition. The BC50 works but does not hold a charge as long as the original.",1
"Works better with a new battery

After three years, my Tracfone was no longer holding a charge. This was fixed by replacing the battery. The regular retail price was over $10, so this was a bargain.",4
"Works great

I bought this for a very old Samsung cell phone. The battery holds a charge and is inexpensive. I am very pleased",4
"SLVR L6 battery

Product was delivered in 3 days and was as advertised. Very good price and service. Much better than waiting for an item to be shipped from China.I highly recommend this vendor.",4
"nice for the price

Not to shabby for 8 bux! Mine holds a charge well and hasnt given me any trouble! Enjoy!!",4
"Solved My problem

My other battery died, bought this one for 1/16 of the price at best buy and works perfectly fine!",4
"The BC 60 Battery

Has an excellent capacity and more talk hours than the BC 50. Highly recommended. Aaron.",4
"odd but true

Price of less that $1.00 was odd, a warning that it couldn't be true. But it was, and it is. Product has Motorola hologram and works as promised. I'm still baffled but happy with the purchase and the prompt delivery.",4
"Chinese Forgeries Abound!

The first thing I'll mention is the blatant lie in the product description. Unless Motorola has started packaging their batteries for ""retail"" in plain unmarked plastic bags, this item was most definitely NOT ""Motorola Retail Packaged""Also the battery life in both my and my wife's SLVR is now LESS than it has been with the stock BC50 battery, which is marked as a 700mah, compared to the 820 or so of the BC60.This and the different font used on one of the warning on the new batteries themselves strongly leads me to believe that this Amazon reseller (webtreo sent us ours) is buying these from an illegal Chinese ""cloner"" and that Motorola has nothing to do with these batteries other than giving the forgers a target.",1
"Poor performance - Motorola BC60

My one year old battery is far better than the new one. Its dieingout in a day without using the phone. Its seems that its an old battery.",0
"new battery coming

After sending a bad review about defective battery, company contacted me with in 30 min.and promised to send me a new battery. This is the good part. The bad part is the customer service rep, Hillary calls my house and badgers my wife about me withdrawing my review and demands my cell phone number, which she did not give. The next day Hillary calls my cell phone (don't know how she got my number)and ask me to change my review. I am on the road and 80 miles from home and my computer and told her I will change review when I get a chance. She was rude and condesending, so here I changed my review. Can't rate the item because I have not received the new battery",0
"Short battery life

I went through 2 batteries thinking that may have been a defective product but apparently battery life is short for all of them, only 48 hours without using the phone. When I asked the seller if that was the standard, his answer was that old phone do not work as good as new ones. Skip the headache and buy a new phones instead.",0
"Short charge life

Bought a Motorola BC60 Lithium-Ion Battery for what I thought was a good price, but now understand why it was so cheap. The battery doesn't hold a charge very well and is totally drained after around only 20 minutes talk time. I'm disappointed but learned a lesson, you get what you pay for.",2
"not please

i am not please with the battery ,it is not holding the charge i charge it overnight and once i turn the phone on the longest it will last i about three hours.even the older one is lasting longer than this one,so i not happy.",0
"Don't waste your money

These replacement batteries last only 24 hours before they run out of juice which is worse than the battery I was replacing.",0
"cellphone battery

It was everything advertised. I have a phone from 2005 and I was afraid I would not be able to find a battery but I did!",4
"Exactly as advertized

Battery arrived earlier than expected and is a exact factory unit. Just what was advertized. Works great, better that the original.",4
"Purchase of Motorola BC60 Battery from AccessoryOne

Unfortunately, it took three shipments of the battery to get one that worked. The first one only held a charge for about 4 hours. The second on indicated 'invalid battery' when I attempted to charge it. The third one charged without issue, and has been off the charger and powered on for two days with no loss in charge. I can't fault AccessoryOne, as all batteries came in what appeared to be factory sealed packages, and all were marked identically, so I believe they had to come from the manufacturer with defects. AccessoryOne responded quickly with replacements, and at the end, even though I got what I needed, insisted on giving me a credit for the purchase because they felt I wasn't 100% satisfied. I am definitely satisfied with their response; just too bad two of the batteries had issues.I would purchase from AccessoryOne again and would recommend them to anyone.",3
"first look

upon view i thought the pouch had a belt clip or some way to fasten to my belt but this was not so. apart from that i still do enjoy my pouch.sherwin.............",2
"Case actually damages the phone

The case actually damages and scratches this phone. That's because the stithcing inside has sharp grooves. Does protect the phone somewhat, but undoes that protection because you will find this case causes all kinds of damage.",0
"works well

a bit rough inside but protects the outside, lights off when you enter the cell",4
"Its magic

We really like our cases. What makes it turn off and back on is amazing. Nice cut of leather, very durable. I gave a case to my sister in law and she was very happy. And it takes a lot to make her happy. Very executive and classy.",4
"Perfect pocket case for blackberry pearl

Great case! Great price! Case has a sensor that doesnt let your blackberry pearl screen turn on while in the pouch",4
"Excellent case

I love this case! Ilooked every where for a case that would protect my phone and couldn't find one untill I bought this one.Its the ony case I would trust to fully protect it.If you get this case you won't be disapointed.",4
"Sturdy but tinny sounding compared to Altec Lansing BT speakers.

I replaced a set of Altec Lansing bluetooth speakers because it had the glossy enamel type black plastic casing that smudges easily and would likely crack upon the first drop. They also did not have the external controls this item does which is very practical, nor do they have speaker grills like this one to protect the speakers. You don't need to take your phone out to change songs, control volume, pause playback, and this also includes a microphone making taking calls easier (although I personally have never used that function as I prefer calls to be private). The real drawback to this item is the fact that the sound is very tinny and sounds much much less acceptable than from the Altec Lansing that I replaced (that had rich full sound). Another thing I note is where the volume level is steady and constant on the Altec Lansing it fluctuates on this model by Blue Ant. Feature wise this speaker is ideal, but sound wise these speakers are vastly inferior. There are volume controls, pause, play, skip forward, skip back, built in mic, magnetic back, built in rechargable battery, bluetooth USB dongle for PCs, and protective speaker grill built into this item. I like the practical features but am really disappointed in the quality of the sound. Think of those cheap hand held AM radios from 20 years ago and you get the idea. I also was never able to get my PC to recognize the dongle and was never able to use it with my PC. I use this exclusively with my phone. I will also probably end up buying the Altec Lansing speakers again as I truly miss the quality sound that they produce.",2
"Tiny speakers rock!

Wow, these itty-bitty little speakers are very neat. The sound is better than your typical laptop and certainly louder. They are not full-on stereo speakers, let's be realistic here, but they are great for their size and intended use.I bluetooth them to my cell phone, which I use as my ipod, and listen that way. I hang them on my fridge--the built in magnet's a neat feature--and listen when I'm in the kitchen, or use them in my hotel room as I travel frequently.So far I haven't had the battery run down on me but I follow the instructions and turn them off (on/off switch on back) when not using them. I also have yet to sample the speaker phone capability but am anxious to do so.Overall, they are a great little item and great for the price. They are cheaper than the Altech speakers Cingular is offering on their site, and just as good I bet...",3
"WOW

I don't know why the last reviewer didn't like these. They exceed my expectations for speakers this size. I am streaming music from my cell phone and it is very crisp. The speakerphone/answer/replay function is very well thought out and functional.These are great for their size, application and portability.",4
"Just what I was looking for

These speakers were exactly what I expected and needed. So, why did I give them a 4 instead of a 5? I reserve 5 for products that exceed my expectations. Recomendations for rev.2: Add an audio out jack. I would have loved to use this to interface my phone to my stereo at home, and the speakers when away.",3
"Unique and works

Its pretty good. Saved my life when my radio broke in my car. One of the volume buttons doesn't click right.",3
"works fine...at close range

Got this to stream wireless audio from my computer to my patio. They work fine for small speakers, but only at close range and only if there are no walls in the way. As soon as I get out of the room, the signal drops out intermittently. Forget about going outside. The patio is less than 10 feet from the computer, but signal won't go through the wall reliably. I'd guess the 10 meter range quoted on the box is a little generous.",1
"very good speakers

I have the best impressions after using the speakers for about two weeks. They have reasonable sound quality for such a small size and range, the controls and the battery life are also sufficient. The software and the connectivity with the computer and mobile phones (through A2D) are also very good. Bluetooth devices is a very good idea.",4
"Great little speakers

These are very small, and sound very decent for the size. They're not quite as bassy as FOXL speaker, but they're much louder (they're also a little bigger). FOXLmb is another speaker to check out if you need something with bluetooth connectivity (but they're quite a bit more expensive). Either way, the controls are awesome, you can keep the music on the phone and skip songs from the speakers, take calls - all without taking your phone out.",4
"CheB

I love this phone, I've had it for four months now and it works great. True it has no bluetooth but the infared works just as well. Only fault is that the back case is a little loose but still stays on other than that, this one is a keeper!!!!!!!!",4
"Daughters B-Day Gift

I bought this and it has been extremely useful to my daughter",3
"SEXY Mobile ???? I dont think so

Nokia released 3 (ONLY 3, the 7610 is NOT a part of the group) Art deco mobiles which are all about looks.7260: The Smallest and cheapest7270: The Mediam clamshell7280: The Expensive masterpieceSince these phones are only made for looks, I give the 7270 one star. I had the phone for a month, very ugly and looks very cheap, also it has the worst assembly which makes look more of a cheap imitation toy rather than a $500 mobile.As for the functionality, the phone works great, great display, great features, no bluetooth though.So if you seek envy, crank up your wallet and get the 7280, if you seek envy and functionality, crank up your wallet ALOT and get the $1000 Nokia 8800. But If u seek supremety, get ready to max out a lot of plastic for the $40,000 Nokia Vertu Signature series.",0
"Absolutely love it!

Fits well, doesn't interfere with any functions, cushions very well in the event of dropping! Light weight. What more can you ask for?",4
"New feel

This case gave my treo 650 a new feel...better feel. It protects the phone without putting a plastic cover over the screen...which makes using difficult. This product was more than I expected.",4
"Silicone Skin Case

This was an excellent choice for .1 cent. Could not be any more pleased. The shipment was timely as well. Perfect fit. Go for it.",4
"A skin soft for my TREO 650

I really like this soft case. It protect my Treo while I use it at every where. And the plastic clip is nice and fort to hold it at my strip.Excellent !!!!!",4
"cover for Treo 650

This silicone skin cover keeps my Treo (my baby) safe. It keeps it from sliding all over the place in the car. Also, we all have a tendency to ""drop check"" our phones from time to time. This cover will protect the phone in the case of a drop.I recommend it.",4
"Did not like the color

The skin for my treo 650 is very functional and of good quality, however I thought the transparent would look better, but it makes my palm looks gly. It is a matter of taste I guess, but nothing to do with the product itself. - it's me. It has a little hook on the side which I thing is a great idea.",3
"Simple and effective

This cover greatly improves the grip, adds (some) protection, and still fits in my belt case and charger without removing it. Well worth the few dollars it cost.",4
"Good Deal

This protective case is great for the price. I use it so my phone won't slide around in the car or on my desk. The only drawback is the same as with any case: it adds bulk and it's harder to slip in and out of pockets. Still I couldn't pass it up at such a great price!",4
"alright....but not great

The case doesnt really fit that well, its a little too big and it doesnt really stay put on the phone. If you can look past all of that, then it is great for protecting such an expensive phone. but i wish it fit better, i had to cut my a little bit to fit around the navigation buttons under the screen...",1
"Very good protection for my Treo

This silicone skin case protects my cell phone while still allowing to fit the Treo in the leather case.I just would love if could protect the screen either.",3
"Great Palm Case !

This is just what I needed! Shipping was FAST and the product came just as it was described. Perfect fit. I used it on my work phone and it makes the phone so much more durable. You cant go wrong for the price either!",4
"Silicone Skin Case

Nice idea, but the silicone skin case does not fit the Palm Treo 700p nearly as tight and as well as I expected. The Treo 700p will not fit in any type of carrier or holder with the skin case on. The skin case fits nice and tight onto the phone, but it is not tight around the screen and the keyboard and it tends to catch on your belt, your clothing and other things, which causes the skin to stretch around that area and I didn't like that. Not a bad product, just not as great as I expected.",2
"okay

this thing is ok it was a gift for my sister and she said it doesnt really stay on its a little loose not snug like some other ones but she still has it on and it still is ok for protection.",1
"Nice

I recieved a cilicone case for my 650 but it was not the same one as advertised but im ok with the one that arrived",2
"Nifty and clever design

This is an excellent product in that it protects my Treo 650 without hiding its style. I chose Treo because of its unique look and excellent features however, the case from Palm didn't work for me because I use the phone a lot and I dont have time to put the phone back in the case everytime. So, it gets thrown in my purse along with other items which then scratch it. I also bought a Body Glove case and while I can use the phone while in it, it hides the Treo's real look plus typing on the keyboard with a covered plastic is a drag. This one seems to even enhance the Treo's style.",4
"Fabulous Value and a Real Life Saver

I have a very high mileage Treo that has been used and abused. My Treo will not even stay together anymore it's been so battered. The good news is that the Silicone Skin has given my Treo new life. The skin hold the device together like, well like a skin. I could not be happier that the skin has extended the life of my Treo while I'm waiting for the next big deal in PDAs - Apple's iPhone.",4
"Not all its cracked up to be

Product has a loose fit and could use a better design on the top part of the skin. Not too bad for the cost but not what I had expected/wanted.",1
"Great Product, shipping was slower than expected.

This products fits my Treo 700wx very nicely and offers great protection. I was concerned when I first opened the package, as the packaging advertised that the item was for the Treo 650. I believe this was a mistake, as it fits nicely. I actually had to take it on and off a couple of times and it still seems to fit nicely, despite some other comments about the item stretching out as a result of puttin on/taking off. Product was delivered a couple days after the date promised.",3
"I cannot believe how much I like this!!!

I really like this product. I bought it thinking it was a cool accessory to have. I dropped my first Treo and cracked the screen. I've dropped this one on numerous occassions and there is not even a scratch on it. Well worth the price I paid for it.",4
"LOVE IT!

I seriously love this cover. It feels weird but covers all the ugly scratches and dents I made and protects nice. Fits perfectly. The only thing that is negative is that the phone doesn't fit in my cradle to charge unless I take off this case. No biggie though.",4
"unbeatable for the price

I use it with a holster. It's nice additional protection for very little $.",4
"Great for the price

This product works better than I expected for the price. Protects the phone great! It takes a bit getting adjusted, but well worth the protection it provides!",4
"just fine

I fits OK, but the one I had before had better coverage and was a little thicker/better quality. What can I expect for the price???",2
"Wow! Awesome Product!

I was honestly surprised when I recieved this product. It fits perfectly, and looks identical to the $20 version sold at my VZW. What you see is what you get, and the shipping was fast. I took a chance but the product is AWESOME! Thanks!",4
"Holds phone well for a few months

Holds the phone well for a few months untils the clips on the side loosen and break. After that happens, the phone falls out pretty easily. (and you realize the 8700c bunces and still keeps working) I ended up replacing it with a different holster from RIM that has a magnetic clasp. (The replcement works great)",1
"Good, But Flawed

This is a very basic holster, and often simple is best - but not this time. The good news: the 8700 slips right in and out with ease, the swivel works great, and the clip is reasonably secure. A minor issue, becuase its plastic, when the virbrate ""ring"" is active, it makes an annoying rattle sound.The real problem is that the 8700 is held in the case by two flimsy plastic tabs (one on each side). Everyday use must weaken the plastic, becuase after about two months one of these tabs broke on my case, which meant that they 8700 would not stay put. It slipped out and fell to the floor several times. I replaced the case, and a month later, the tabs on the new case broke too.Due to cheap build quality, I'd suggest you look at third-party case options instead of this one.",1
"does the job

The holster does the job, but I'm not very good at getting the phone OUT of it. Maybe practice makes perfect?",2
"Pleased Customer

The product was shiiped expeditiously and was in new condition when arrived. The product provided very good value for the price.",4
"Disappointed

I was not aware the product was used and was not in the best of shape.",0
"Good Purchase Shipped Quickly

Easy buy. Shipped Quickly. What can I say.Thanks,Matt",4
"Excellent replacement for stock swivel holster

I purchased this item to replace a completely broken ""stock"" swivel holster. I selected this particular item due to its price point. However, when it arrived I was very pleased to find that it had one significant difference from the holster I received with my Blackberry 8700. Instead of having two fragile clips on either side of the lower part of the unit to lock the Blackberry in place (both of which broke off within three months of purchase), this unit is a single piece design with two interior plastic nubs molded into the case that serve the same purpose as the old clips. The plastic nubs appear substantial and I doubt they will ever break off, although it is possible they will wear down with time.All other aspects of the unit appear to be unchaged. The swivel remains very substantial. Because those fragle clips were my only complaint with the old holster, this item is a perfect replacement.",4
"Very bad

I recived a Blackberry for my birthday in the box the blackberry came in there was a plastic case I tryed to put it on but it wouldnt fit but eventuly it did I tryed to press the enter key but it was covered by the plastic. The reason I gave it a two star was at least it holds it very tight but it makes it impossable to answer a call. I suggest you get a leather on they work alot better!",1
"Beware

This company offers overpriced screens and is unresponsive and unfriendly to customers who have a problem. If you want a less expensive screen protector of simiilar quality, try Clarivue.",0
"Pricey

The product does what it supposed to do. It is very thick and reusable. You only get one, that can be washed in soapy water. just be sure that your phone does not have any debris at all on it or the screen will bubble and drive you nuts.",4
"Does what it should..

This plastic film fit my Blackberry 8800 as well as the rear two panels.The film is thick and durable and easy to install. Just be sure your phone is clear of debris or it will bubble and annoy you.This was worth it.",4
"Pretty Mediocre

When my brother signed up for service with Verizon Wireless they were running a BOGO free deal on phones. He got an expensive camera phone and I got stuck with the KX414. The phone isn't terrible but it would be much better with some improvements.Although the screen is color, it is tiny and hard to read. The ear piece is also rather small and has to be directly on your ear to hear properly. I've had the phone for about six months and the blue ""mask"" that surrounds the screen is loose and ready to fall off. Many of the numbers on the key pad are fading color and chipping. It will probably need to be replaced.When I have it on the vibrate setting I end up missing calls because the vibration is so weak. The ringers that come with the phone are annoying so if you plan on buying this phone prepare to spend extra money on ones you can tolerate. If you like games you'll also have to download and pay for them because they don't come with the phone.I have to charge it every single night so that I don't lose power throughout the day. I do get pretty good service and it is rare that my call is dropped. That is really the only positive.It is very obvious to me why this phone was free. If you're shopping for a new phone I would spend the extra fifty bucks and get something with a little higher quality. It will pay off in the long run.",1
"You get what you pay for.

I'm a college student who is always looking to get a deal on something. I wasn't ready for a full-fledged cell phone contract two years ago, so I got this pay-as-you-go phone from Verizon. $15 a month seemed just right for my budget. I used (and still use) this phone for emergencies and for when I'm out of town. This little phone has served me well. It's done what it was made to do, and just that. If you're looking for a basic phone that is sturdy, this phone does that very well.However, my major disappointments with it were the selection of ringtones and that there were no games. Also, with Verizon's prepaid service you can't use the internet on the phone.I don't know how well the phone handles text messages, since nobody ever texted me.Some reviews complained of battery life, but I've had my phone on for three or four days and the battery still didn't die. Maybe my battery was better than theirs, or I just didn't use my phone as hard as they did.Also there were some complaints about the buttons, but that's just something I've gotten used to. Sometimes though I ended up hitting the big button with the arrows and getting connected to Get It Now or something weird like that, which was slightly annoying when that's not what I was intending to do (and also it costs money to connect).Yep, this phone has served its purpose for almost 2 years and now it's time for me to move on to something better.",2
"A great phone!

I got one of these for free with a one-year contract, and I must say it is a great phone. It does everything a phone should do. The voice quality is outstanding on both ends, and it has competent voice dialing and phone book capabilities. Verizon's coverage is pretty good too. My only complaint is that the screen is a bit dark, and you generally need the backlight to see it. Although it can function as a Web phone, the screen is a bit dinky for that. If all you want is a phone, and you don't care about gimmicky features, then this is a pretty good bet.",4
"My first cell phone

I've had the KX414 with Verizon service for a few weeks. I don't have a lot of experience with other cells but felt someone would like another review.Negatives: I feel the earpiece is the weakest part of the phone. You have to push it to your ear in a crowded and noisey place. Turn the sound up and it pierces your ear. No problem in a quiet location, however.The buttons delay once in a while. Don't know why; guess the microchip is working on something else when you want the next menu. Not enough to be irritating but I think Kyocera can do better.Styling is drab. Don't get this phone if your looking to impress friends.Positives: Phone was free with Verizon service. That's the right price.Never had a problem with anyone saying they can't hear me.Slips into pockets easily.The buttons are a good size. I passed over about one third of the phones I looked at because the buttons were tiny.Verizon service: The only dead zone I've experienced so far is in my house which is a real bummer. On the road, however, I usually get a good signal.",2
"Does what it's designed to do - make calls

I received this phone as a hand-me-down from my brother when he bought a new camera phone. I've been very, very pleased with this phone.This is not a flashy, feature-laden multi-device. It's a simple, well-executed *phone*. No camera, kludgy texting, no photos. But if you're just looking for a basic, no-frills, reliable phone, this is a good option. They're available used for very reasonable sums, too.Some of my favorite features:Quick dialing - To dial, you just start typing in the person's name. For example, if I want to call my friend Steven, I just start typing 7-8- and it's pulled up his name and is ready to call his primary phone number. This is, hands down, the slickest way to access a number I've ever run across.Hands-free answering - If I'm busy with my hands (working in a muddy yard, for example) and expecting a call, I can plug in a headset and wait for the call with the phone safely stashed in a pocket. When the call comes in, instead of ringing, the phone asks if I want to answer. I say, ""Yes"" and the call connects. Helps keep the phone clean and dry. I don't recommend talking and driving, but if you do, this can help you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.One-button access to Silent Mode - To put the phone in silent mode, all I have to do is press the up directional button for a couple of seconds. Ditto to get out of silent mode. Quick and easy!Loud ring tones - Several of the ring tones are nice and loud, and actually sound like a phone. I never have problems hearing this phone when it's in a pocket or a bag, or even in the pack on the back of my bicycle!Tip calculator - You can enter the amount of your bill and the percentage you want to tip, and it will calculate your tip. Once you've entered the bill and calculated the tip, it will calculate a split so you can share the bill with your friends. Useful if you're bad at math (I am!).I have never encountered reliability problems with this phone. I have used it continuously for 2 years and have never had any software glitches, freezes, or random shut-downs. I've dropped it several times without any break.The speaker/receiver on this phone is interesting. Unlike other phones I've had, this isn't a ring of holes, it's a single, elongated hole, which, for best results, you have to line up with the center of your ear. That took some getting used to, but the result is very good sound quality and a very quiet phone. The people standing around me in a quiet room don't have to listen to my mother talking at the top of her voice.Battery life could be better, but I think that's true of all phones! My battery has been in continuous use for about 3 years, and is still doing pretty good. After a full charge, I can talk for about 1.5 hours continuously. I can then get another half hour out of it after I let the battery cool down again. I don't talk a lot, so I only charge the phone every two or three days. This is not the phone for the busy executive who talks all day, but it's more than good enough for those of us who do most of our talking face-to-face.I think the only serious draw-back to this phone is that you can't use A/C power to make calls. If you have a call active, the phone operates from the battery and will not charge. That's a major drawback that I hope Kyocera has resolved in their newer models.While this phone isn't Razr-small, it's easy to slip into a pocket. The shape is easy to hold and easy to use. The buttons are nicely sized and well-spaced, and the display is bright and clear. There's nothing flash about this phone - it's conservative and utilitarian without looking or fealing cheap.The phone has a very useable alarm clock, but it's buried down in the Tools menu. It's good for the occasional reminder or for traveling, but I wouldn't use it for every day.In addition to the tip calculator (discussed above), there's a regular calculator, but it's a bit kludgy. Okay for occasional use, but if you do a lot of that, carry a separate calculator. There's also a timer and a stopwatch, if you need those sorts of things once in a while.There's no games, but I've never gotten much use out of cellphone games, anyway. I don't count that as a loss.Overall, I'd have no qualms about recommending this phone to anyone who wants a reliable, easy-to-use phone at a reasonable price (look on Ebay) and isn't too worried about having hours-long conversations.",3
"Basic Phone

The Kyocera KX414 is my second phone. After losing my Motorola V267, I was forced to use my parent's old phone, which happened to be the Kyocera KX414. Overall it is a good basic cell phone. No games come with the phone. To get games you have to download them for a price (Which Half Of The Games Aren't Even Worth) on the Get It Now service. Changeable faceplates are a hassle to change. To change a faceplate you have to buy a special screwdriver.Pros: Text Messaging, Good Service, Fits In Pocket Real Easy, Barely Any Dropped CallsCons: Small Screen, Very Short Battery Life, Weak Vibration, and Annoying RingtonesOverall It is a good basic phone for someone who wants a phone just to use once in a while. I recommend spending a little more for a better phone than this.",2
"Lame

I got this phone last year for FREE when I signed with VZ, and have been unhappy with it since. For starters, this phone looks like it should be for cricket customers only and the ringtones are rediculous. The sound quality is horrible unless it's mashed against the center of your ear and in its' desired position; and the other end will not hear you when you 1st answer, so get used to saying ""hello"" 3 to 4 times! The screen is extremely dark and needs the backlight option to be extended to the MAX, and three times has turned completely black requiring it be shut off for a few minutes then started again. Spend the money folks, this junk is not worth it.",0
"College student's review

For a free phone, this is about average. It's pretty small and is not flimsy.Sound - good. I've never had a problem. It's always clear, and never too quiet. As far as the phones ringtone capabilities, they're sort of weak. They don't even have good ringtones available unless you're prepared to pay for the little program through get it now, AND the tone for $2.99The response time to the keys being entered is insanely annoying. Also when you recieve a text and are currently writing one, you have to get out of it and go all theway back into your saved messages, and then you have to key over the entire length thus far to begin to write again. Bad text messaging phone for sure.the background is tiny so don't be prepared to put anything cool on your wallpaper, you will hardly be able to tell what it is. surfing the web on this phone would be a pain.OVERALL the phone, for basic functionality, is quite nice. If you are looking for something to play with though, get a phone with more capabilities. I've never had reception issues except where Verizon in general sucks for service.I would recommend this phone to someone who doesn't talk much on one (batterly life = not good) but is looking for something to maybe call the wifey from at lunchtime. Like I said, it's pretty sturdy too, i've dropped mine quite a few times. If you are going in for a 2-year contract, probably spend the extra to get something that won't be outdated in a couple weeks.",2
"Works fine, when it works

Had for 2 years. Battery life was horrible the whole time. Finally, I couldn't charge it at all. Wasted $20 on a new batter that didn't make a difference. Have fun with Verizon customer service trying to get a straight answer, too.",0
"Mediocre at best

I was forced to purchase this phone as a refurbished unit because my previous phone broke and since Verizon's customer service is difficult to deal with, I had no other choice. The phone does not compare to my Samsung a670.Pros: Seems fairly durable, loud ring if the right one is selected.Cons: No camera, cannot receive pic messages, text messaging hard to use, buttons are very stiff, small screen, difficulty navigating options, shortcuts useless.I would recommend this phone to somebody who doesn't care too much about extras and is using the phone strictly for calling people. Stay away from this phone if you use features such as text messaging, camera etc...",1
"awkward and prehistoric

i also got this phone from verizon for free about two years ago. my battery was replaced in march 2005 after a recall on my type of battery since they had the potential to overheat and eventually melt the phone. i got my new battery sent to me for free and my phone seemed to be doing fine until a few months later when i would charge it overnight and have the battery last less than a day. my phone will freeze occasionally when trying to send a message and the memory for the dictionary of words i have added is stupid. it wont even remember how to spell ""won't"" and i have to type it using regular input instead of t9 though i have entered it into the word bank millions of times. the phone itself is hard for me to hold since i have carpal tunnel and the screen is tiny compared to other non-flip phones. the only reason i gave it one star is because verizon's reception area is awesome and i can get reception from my house in southern california to our vacation house in the shenandoah mountains. in conclusion, theres a reason this phone was free...you get what you pay for.",0
"Poor performance

I have had this phone almost two years. Its been replaced once, and the batteries have been replaced as well. It works great for a while, then it gets to where it won't hold a charge when not in use. And if you use it, you get like 20 minutes max talk time before its completely dead. Kyocera won't replace it, verizon won't replace it, so i charge my phone repeatedly.We unfortunately got three of these phones and all three of them have the same issues, so I am inclined to think it is not an isolated incident.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PHONE.",0
"good, reliable phone

I have had this phone fo 2 years and have never had any trouble. I went to Jamaica and still had full service. I have never had any problem with the phone staying charged.",2
"Good look, bad phone

Okay, first of all, you probably think that I am one of those bratty children that want a flip video phone with superphonic ringtones. That is not true. Let me say what I think about this phone.Ok, in 7/04 my mom FINALLY let me get a cell phone. She got me a Kyocera KX414 with Pay as You Go from Verizon Wireless. I thought it was an awesome phone, especially with the Phantom Ringtone that I played on end for hours. But, there was a button problem! The buttons must not have been made well, because it made these noises. Okay, after having the phone for a while, I realized something. A 1:01 call can charge 5 minutes or 50 cents! 10 cents per minute, so that's 20 cents for the time, twenty-five cents per connection fee, but that rounds to 30 cents, or three minutes, which adds up to be 5 minutes/50 cents. After a while, the phone got wet. I was walking to my friend's house in a rainstorm, and the phone got wet, a little, but still wet. Then it doesn't charge right, when I charge it, the screen reads ""phone is off."" The speaker is weak and crackles a lot, and, now, when I charge my phone, take it out, and turn it on, the battery is fully charged to Attention! Low Battery! in under 1 minute. I ordered a replacement battery, which took a long time to come, and it didn't improve the situation. This phone is a rip-off. Get this phone only if this is until you can get another phone.",0
"the worst phone in the world

Perhaps this is the worst phone in the world. I gave it 1 star because there is no zero star. Don't touch it, otherwise I am sure you will regret as I did. The horrible battery can only let you talk for 15 minutes after full charged and then does not let you talk when charging. That is the most stupid thing I have ever seen. The phone is crappy and easy to be broken. I really admire those Kyocera people who can make things so bad.",0
"This phone is glorious

This phone is VERY good. I use metroPCS and everyone knows that MPCS has A horrible connection. This phone has such good reception that it amazes me. YOu can also buy programs on teh phone such as MovieGoer(Tells you movie times and gives reveiws and etc.) MIDIRingTones (Buy a certain amount of credits and you can buy songs. 1 credit per song) Wall Paper Universe II (Beautiful backgrounds for your phone. Uses Credits also) and oh so much more. YOu can get games liek DUke Nukem, Bomberman, Pacman and so much more. I reccomend this phone to anyone who wants a compact, slick, and lightweight phone with good reception. The camera is awesome it never blurs or anything.In conclusion: I love this phone and will continue to use it until they make something waaaay better than this. This phone is guaranteed to be useful for MANY MANY years.",4
"camara kinda bites...

good phone, alright reception (might just be the carrier, not sure) picture function could definately use a little help.",2
"i.hate.this.phone.

it works for almost exactly one year, but then it completely falls apart. i don't abuse it, yet it's still extremely unreliable, not to mention obnoxious.the camera quality is poor, it randomly turns itself on and off.i actually feel bitter toward this phone when i have to use it, haha.my brother and i each got this phone at roughly the same time, and both our phones died almost exactly a year later...within 2 weeks of each other",0
"Unreliable Phone - Poor Customer Service

The first 10 months I had this phone, it was great. Then one day the software just looked up. The local repair center sent it in to Audiovox for repair and it came back unrepairable due to physical damage??? What, this phone was never dropped or abused in any way...and it was a software issue....Customer service was clueless when I called in. They told me they know nothing about technical issues, even though I called into the warranty center, and that I was not allowed to speak to a technician. VERY POOR SERVICE for a VERY POOR PHONE!!! DONT BUY THIS PHONE!",0
"Yet another ""non-phone"" phone

It seems that most phone makers are so busy adding features (camera phone, fancy lights and ringers) that some important gaffs (IMHO) are made with the design.The CDM8900's outside LCD is perfect example of this. While it seems obvious to me, it apparently wasn't to Audiovox, that the outside LCD should ALWAYS show the caller's ID when the phone is ringing. The 8900 toggles every 5 seconds between the caller ID and a ""Verizon Wireless"" banner. According to VZW, that toggling is supposed to show if you are roaming or not. Fine, but does it have to happen during an incoming call?!?!Another 8900 goof: Speed dial #1 is hard-coded to your cell phone voice mail. You can't modify speed dial #1 so that it auto-dials your account password. Something my old Motorola did.I would love to see a return of ergnonmic/common sense design in cell phones: Buttons that are easy to dial by touch, easier to see the displays in bad light, and easier to use when driving(like the Speed dial #1).On the plus side, aside from a squeaky hinge for the flip, it's a sturdy phone with good volume and reception.",2
"Basic phone: good at first, then slowly declines

I purchased this phone almost two years ago. Within the first week of having it I noticed that some calls were not being logged in my 'recent calls' folder. Weird. So I had it replaced...but the same thing happened with the new phone. At the time I didn't really care and had no interest trying to research a better phone. This was probably a foreshadowing of just how ""blah"" this phone has been.Problems:The phone doesn't really allow you to customize much in terms of menus, banners, colors.The Verizon banner is ALWAYS there, even when the phone is ringing (highly irritating if you have to wait 3-4 seconds to see who is calling).The external blue lights on the side of the phone have a tendency to either flash WAY too much or flash not at all when receiving a call or a text message (at night if I put my phone on silent the flashing blue lights will wake me up because it is as bright as lights from the street flashing onto my walls). Sometimes if I miss a call at night the lights will flash all night long, wearing out my battery. Other times it won't flash at all when I've received a text, which I don't notice until hours later.The phone also has a tendency to turn itself on and off randomly.It takes far too long for the phone to power up when you've push the power on button, and when I try to turn it on after I plug in the charger I have to hold down the power on button for at least 10 seconds or else it simply turns ""on"" to the charging screen, which isn't really on, but simply a wallpaper while the phone charges.Also, in the past 6 months, my former background of flowers disappears and is merely a white screen when I charge my phone. But as soon as the charger is unplugged it goes right back to the background.Overall...this phone is a piece of crap. It you don't mind basic features and can put up with mediocrity, definitely purchase this phone. I've put up with for now because it serves it's purpose and verizon reception is pretty good.",1
"It Isn't Worth It

If you are only having a phone for one year then this phone is a pretty good choice, but if you expect to have it over a year, then you're screwed. My phone was working just fine and then bam! it decides that it does not want to charge. i buy a new charger, doesn't work. I go to the verizon store and since my warranty was up(convenient) i had to pay $50 for a phone that still won't charge. To this day i have had the same phone changed twice and the problem keeps happening. Then my sister's phone has a screen that shows absolutely nothing!!! no caller id no text messaging. all you can do is answer it not knowing who it is and you can't access any of the features. pretty lame. My brother has difficulty typing now on his phone because the buttons have gotten stuck. Overall, i think this phone is a lemon. i don't recommend it if you want a long term phone.",0
"Awesome phone! And here's a link for the product manual.

K. E. Espejo asked to buy a product manual from someone; here's a link for the CDM89000's 'homepage' and there is a link there that takes you to the manual in PDF format:[...]I've had this phone for just about a year and I LOVE it! The earpiece volume is LOUD, it maintains a signal in some tough terrain (Western PA), and it is pretty sturdy, having survived several drops.Two gripes: The speakerphone could be louder, but works wonderfully in most situations. And the camera, well, the product is first and foremost a phone, so really, enough said, eh?I would definitely recommend this phone.",4
"Easy to use, lightweight, comfortable to hold.

I never had a problem with this phone. Some people might not like it becuase you can't play pacman on it or something, but to actually talk to other people, it is a great phone. Clear sounding, good battery charge, and it is lightweight and comfortable to hold. I only used the camera to create a screensaver, etc. and to have a a few snaps of family to carry around. The blue keypad and silver finish is clean and modern. The blue lights on the phone were useful when the ringer is off or vibrate.I got a razr with my contract renewal, and altough its a newer phone and has bluetooth, if had a choice to buy the razr or keep the CDM, I probably would have kept it. I actually find the razr less comfortable to hold, almost like holding a remote control, and you have to place the speaker perfectly over your ear.",3
"Not very good at all...

At the time (almost 2 years ago) this phone seemed like it had alot of good features, but the bad far outweighs the good. The camera and screen are next to worthless, you can never make out the pictures, calls are often dropped, verizon has disabled many features - like they do with all of their phones. Counting the days until my contract ends...",0
"The Best there is

This phone is amazing. it has plenty of features in it. I am very happy that I bought this phone. If you want to get a new phone, then look no further. This is also a great gift for kids. i really recommend this phone to you all.",4
"Manual or User's Guide

Phone works great but manual's missing. Have to navigate all buttons on my own. Can somebody sell or give me a copy of the CDM-8900 Manual or User's Guide, please? Thanks.",3
"iPod cable

Who can't use more iPod cables spread throughout the house so you don't have to dig around looking for one every time you are in the middle of something on your iPod and get that dreaded message about low power? These are perfect in quality and connect without any problems (unlike many I have read reviews on). They fit snugly and have no problem giving power to my iPod Touch 4th Gen. I have not tested them with any other devices, so I cannot claim they work perfectly with all devices, but they are exactly what I was looking for for my touch. My only negative comment on them is the length, but they are exactly what they were labeled to be. I have purchased a 6ft cord to give me a little extra room to work with, but that review will come later on that item.",4
"very good cable for the price

Great generic iPhone cable. It does not have the two buttons on the iPhone end that depresses the locking tabs. Still, very good and priced right.",4
"Awesome Cable for an Awesome Price

Very fast shipping, and the cable works great. My iPod 2nd gen is black, so I like the black matching cable. It charges and syncs the same as my factory cable does!",4
"Quality

This product worked fine the first week or two. Afterwards it won't work at all.I'm highly disappointed in this product I bought.",0
"ehh...

well it connected to my computer fine but i wanted to use it in my car because my car stereo is not white like the traditional ipod usb cable. when i used this on my brand new JCV touchscreen the stereo could not read an ipod or iphone that i hooked up to it. i did try to use it on my computer and it worked fine there. so i just dont understand how this couldnt work in my car but a white cable would.",1
"Too cheap. Does not have the hooks the original does.

First one broke on the 3rd use. Simply fell apart when removed. A replacement was requested and received, but it never worked for syncing, just charging.",0
"Good for: iPhone 3GS 16 & 32GB, iPod touch 3G

It worked as soon as I plug it in to my computer, it worked with my iPhone 3GS 32 gb, my iPod touch 3G and my sister's iPhone 3GS 16gb.That's all I wanted it for.Yes, I would say you can buy it and be sure is going to work.",4
"Not very long

If you're looking for a long cord like I was I do not recommend this cord at all. It looks like a cheap black version of the standard cord that comes with all ipods but you cant beat the price and it seems to be working just fine.",2
"Doesn't work - at all

Simply doesn't work. Tried to connect my iphone to regular apple power supply and to PC usb port. Nothing. Waste of time and $3.",0
"Black is better!

This is great value. These cords work with all iPods, iPhones, iTouch, and iPads. These cords are slimmer than Apple cords and seem more flexible. This is the only physical difference I see and feel from Apple cords. Oh yeah did I mention it's black!",4
"You get what you pay for...

It was off and on since I recieved it. Now it doesn't work at all after about a month",0
"masher

works great and cheap, I will never buy apple or verizon accessories again, they just torch your wallet.",4
"good product

the product size matches original oem size, which makes it work with the original apple case. the cover on the usb end of the cable came loose and slid back off the usb connector. I just glued it in place with some Goop.",4
"Great product...Great price!!!

I purchased this USB hotsync to replaced the original cable that came with my iPod. It works great and I like the fact that it came in black.",4
"DONT BUY!

it is VERY obvious why this so inexpensive. It doesnt work at all, no syncing or charging on my 3GS. i bought this cable solely for the little clips that hold the cable in the connector port as it shows in the picture, but the cable i received looks exactly like the cable that came with the iPhone, the little one without clips but black. i was going to use it to make a hand strap for my iPhone. ([...]) i am very disappointed with this, it is completely useless. total waste of money and time.",0
"Yup... it's a cable...

Not a lot to say here... But, it's a good quality cable, especially for the price, and works great with my iPod Touch and iPod Nano.",3
"Meh

It was mainly all that I needed, even though it it not what is in the picture. Sync is definitely slower than regular syncing cables, but it is as good as any other for charging so far. I think it's not the best quality, but it's okay. Definitely something I use every day. It's close to 3 ft long.",2
"Works as advertised

I really like that this cable is black. I'm not a big fan of Apple's all white cabling. The cable does everything that one would expect; however, I must point out for anyone who is looking for a longer cable that this is not the cable to buy. If the standard Apple Iphone/Ipod cable is 39 inches, this cable is easily 2 inches shorter. The whole reason that I purchased this cable to was get extra reach to an electrical outlet. Then again, for $1.62, I can't really complain.",3
"Hard to beat for the price

I ordered 3 cables. They all arrived on time (about 5 days). Not bad from CA to PA. I checked each cable out, and they all sync and charge my iPhone 3G. I haven't used them much, but don't think I'll be using the retract feature too often. It works, but I don't get the feeling it would for long (just a hunch). But I will say, at this price, I'm very happy with my purchase.",4
"Good product.

For this product being so inexpensive it is not the best quality but it works. I would buy another.",3
"The ""Hotsync"" wasn't all that hot

I bought this in order to have a second charging and sync cable for my iPhone. It charges just fine, but it doesn't sync with iTunes very well. Initially, the syncing seems to be working as iTunes recognizes my phone, but toward the end after watching everything appear to sync correctly I get an error message saying my sync couldn't be completed. Then when I sync with my original cable I'm able to sync without a problem. Perhaps it is best to sync only with Apple's cables.On a positive note, I gave this product three stars because it charges well and I like the fact that it is black with an extra long cable cord. So although I purchased this product mainly for the syncing capability, I'll definitely keep it and use it as an extra charging cable. The price was great; but if you're looking specifically for something with syncing ability, I'd pay a bit more for something that works.",2
"Syncs fine, doesn't charge my iPhone 3GS

I bought one of these to have a spare. It syncs both my iPod Nano 1st Gen and my iPhone 3GS, but it only charges the Nano. A yellow warning triangle appears on the 3GS stating the accessory does not support charging.Cable construction, etc appear fine, so no complaints there. It is about 3 feet long.",1
"A Winner

Works with iPod Touch 2 gen. Nice long cord. Used in conjunction with a belken usb 12 volt automotive charger in my truck. No problems charging. Sync works, too. Seems much more durable than apple sync cable. Apple sync cable wore through where cable and connector meet. This cable has stress relief at those points. Price is unbeatable.",4
"Missing something...

The cable works fine as a data cable but only will charge my iphone 3GS about 1 in 10 times. Not sure why, but if you need reliable charging from a cable, look for something else.",2
"Delivers what it promises

It's a cable, it's 6 feet long and it works for both charging and data transfer. Not much more to say.",4
"Exactly what i needed

I needed it cause it was the same color as my interier, works great with my ipod, ipad and iphone.",4
"waste of time and money.

I bought this cable thinking it was going to be as advertised. It wasn't! First of all, the tracking info never worked so I had no idea where my package was. Second of all, I payed for a black usb and they sent me a white cable! If I have the white cable. I don't need another one. Customer service sucked and they dragged ther feet the whole time they were resolving the issue. Don't waste your time or money with this company.",0
"works great

Came in fast. Works like it should.Very easy to use. Like it came in black so when my husband picks it up wit his dirty hand wont see the dirt. Plus matches our ipod.",4
"Product quality deteriorated and specs have changed..

I have ordered the same item in the past and was very happy with the quality of the product. However on the recent order I made, it came out with very flimsy quality and also the dongle was much more thicker so it does not work with my bumper case. On contacting the seller they said they don't have the thinner one.",0
"very poor quality

bought a couple of these since they were so cheap. should of just bought the more expensive ones. these lasted about 1 month before falling apart. some lasted longer, some lasted not quite as long but they were all gone very quickly. very poor quality, would not buy these again.",1
"THIS IS NOT A LONG CABLE

This is not a long cable, infact it is smaller than the regular 3ft cable.Was really looking for a long black cable to connect it in my car. The charging station is further away from where I dock the iphone.I bought this cable looking at all the reviews, and everyone is raving about this cable being long.Really disappointing.",0
"Great cable

You will need this item. If you do not want to purchase a docking station, then you will definetly need to purcahse this item. Also, if you want to buy the 110/220 wall charger then you will need to buy this item.Eforcity Audio Stereo Link Y Cable for Apple iPod, iPod (video), iPod nano, iPod phote and iPod mini playersEforcity Gray 6 foot Type A to Type A USB Extension Cable for iPod Shuffle, Flash Drives, Digital Cameras, PDAs",4
"It does the job

This cover does the job. I did, however, find the picture to be misleading: My cover is somewhat see-through and not as brilliant of a yellow. Also, when it initially arrived, the product smelled like gasoline, which is how the plastic was ""rubberized"" (gasoline acted as a solvent - take it from me, a chemist). Finally, now that I have had my cover for about two months, the rubberized layer is beginning to peel off in places (primarily the edges and corners). If I had been able to see and feel (and smell!) the product in person prior to buying it, I would have passed on it.",2
".....Like a glove

A great purchase. I like to take care of my things and having this case helps me to keep my phone looking new. the quality of the leather and plastic are great and the removable clip is really strong so I don't have to worry about my phone falling off when I brush up against something.",4
"Too bulky

Bought this for my father and he said it was too bulky and he could not get it out of his pocket. The car charger was exactly what he wanted and works great with the phone. The case however was a loss and is now sitting in a drawer not being used.",1
"Poor Quality Coating

The rubberized coating started wearing off almost immediately. It looks like peeling skin after a sunburn - very unsightly.",0
"""Rubberized film"" rubs off quickly

I thought this item would be more ""rubbery"", which was fine. However, after using it for 2+ weeks, I noticed that the rubber film is slowly rubbing off! That's annoying.",1
"Good idea, BAD design and execution

Unlike previous Speck 'rubberized' cases I've used and been quite pleased with for various iPods, this SkinTight case for the RIM BlackBerry 7100t is an abomination, particularly in regards to the screen protection strategy. Prime fault lays with the necessary openings cut into the case needed to operated the 7100t, but I believe a large part of the problem also can be traced to the unnecessary sizes of some of these cutouts as well, among other design faults.The two front panel cutouts for the screen and keyboard are as tight as they can be and generally work well, althought the top three buttons of the keypad (phone on, phone off, Bookmarks) are hidden by a strip the case itself (though the shape of each of these keys is embossed into the rubber). There are two additional cutouts for side controls and jack/port access, as well as cutouts in the back for the rear grill on the phone and the mic, and for the flashing operations LED. But it's the side cutouts that I believe are the biggest problem: they're simply too big for access required of them, making the remaining case material along the edges that are shared with the screen opening too thin and 'unstable' to work well in keeping the clear, hard-plastic screen protector in place.The way the protector works is that it's a flat piece of plastic with a thin flange along its perimeter edge; in place it rests on the 7100t's own screen. This flange is supposed to slip into slits molded along the rubber edge of the case's screen opening. But the KRATON case material is so soft and pliable that the case ""frame"" around the screen opening isn't rigid enough to keep the flange edge in the slits, or more importantly, keep the protector from shifting around against the phone.Moreover, it seems like the flange on the protector just isn't large enough to keep things in place. Put the phone in a pants pocket, and I can count on the screen protector moving around or even partially popping out. Because the protector does move around, great care must be taken to minimize dirt and contaminants between itself and the 7100t's own screen, otherwise as I rudely found out the protector itself can do EXACTLY what it's supposed to protect against: scratch the phone's LCD screen.At $33.99 there's NO WAY this thing is worth it. Even at $28.99 (for the blue case, which is what I bought) it's a waste of time, effort and money. The constant wrestling I do trying to keep the protector's flanges in place are a MAJOR irritant. I switched from a Krusell leather case to this one, mainly because the Krusell had a full clear plastic cover over the keyboard that hurt the tactile feel during typing. But at least I never got a scratch on the phone's LCD when using the old case.Big Thumbs Down.",0
"Terrible

As per other reviews this product is awful...The screen protector caused scratches and moved constantly...I have replaced it with the proporta aluminum case.NOT RECOMMENDED but a great idea nonetheless",0
"Doesn't quite fit right and bulky

The plastic cover actually damaged my screen. And, the material stretches and doesn't quite fit right. Plus, it's really bulky and gets dirty.",1
"Great idea!

I'm not really a gadget guy, and what gadgets I do have get pretty beat up. When the company gave me a Blackberry so I can ""stay in touch"", I needed to at least take care of the thing. So, I bought this skin from Speck Products. Its is absolutely awesome!No more dings or scratches. I'm a minimalist and for that, the Blackberry Skin is perfect! A cool look, not bulky. Easy access to the buttons. They did their homework on this product.A must have for anyone who owns a Blackberry. I also see they have these for the Treos.",4
"Simple, sleek and looks good

This is the perfect type of case for me. It's extremely slim and low profile, meaning it doesn't add too much bulk or weight to the phone. Case is good quality and looks very sleek.Also a plus that the case only goes around the back and edges of the phone. It doesn't snap over the front like some cases which means it won't lift or mess up a screen protector.This plus a good screen protector is perfect for someone that wants scratch, drop protection but doesn't need anything rugged or big. I take very good care of my phones and just need something that looks good and will give me decent protection for the rare drop and scratches.",4
"Good idea, poor quality

The plastic is thin. I bought two and both of them cracked within 30 days. Also, a design flaw forced me to cut back the rubber boot on the charger to get it to seat fully in the usb/charging port.I would buy another case, but not this brand.",2
"Junk

2 Days after I received this, It began to crack. After about a week, it was was ready for the dumpster!",0
"Not So Good

I have ordered other clear cases for my razr in the past and really liked them, but this one was not so good. I only had the case on the phone for about a week when all the corners broke off, leaving the case relatively useless because the front would no longer clip on to the phone. I do recommend this product, just not this brand- look around before you decide which to buy.",1
"RAZR

A LITTLE ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES AND NEEDED TO BE SMOOTHED OUTOTHERWISE A NICE PRODUCT",3
"Horrible Service

I purchased clear cases for my phone and not even within a week they cracked and broke apart. They weren't dropped or scratched the plastic was just falling apart. I was told to send them back and they would be replaced and that was almost 4 weeks ago. I have not heard anything from them and have not received my new cases yet after I paid to have the old ones sent back. Very dissatisfied!!",0
"Crack!

This case worked great at first but the longer you have it the more it breaks, almost all the pegs on the front that hold it on to the phone have broken off, there are cracks all along the front and folks I've never even dropped. This is not hard to belive considering the price but don't waste your money.",1
"Motorola Razr V3 - Clear

Not as represented. Picture shown was full face. Very unhappy with product. Will not order again.",0
"Model specific fit

This case was an honest value even with the high shipping cost. The problem is that it only fits the early versions of the Motorola Razr. I have a newer V3xx and I find I have to be careful of the accessories that I purchase. This is one that doesn't quite fit. The openings are 1mm off from the placement of the outside buttons so it holds them ""on"" at all times. I was able to enlarge the openings but still the clips on the back section are not quite long enough to grab on to the phone. Alas, this item is going into the waste basket.",1
"Good price....

Good price, questionable quality. If it wasn't for the high shipping charges through SF Planet, this would have been a winner.",2
"Don't buy this case

Wasn't what I expected. I got one of these for me and one for my son. Both cases started cracking the minute we put them on our phones. My son took his off a day later, while I lasted another couple of days before taking mine off. It made my brand new razor look horrible!",0
"great inexpensive case

Everything I expected and no surprises. What else could you ask for, for a cent. Much more duable than I expected.",4
"eXtreme Crystal Clear Hard Case/Shield for Motorola RAZR V3 V3c - Clear

Great price. Easy to snap on. Provides good protection from drops, bumps and dings. Only negative is it has a rough edge near the earpiece that can rub and irritate your ear. Since I use a Bluetooth headset this is not a concern for me.For the price its worth getting 2-3 so you can replace them as they take a beating.",3
"Protectors

These fit perfect and help us all keep our phones in great shape. The don't alow you to use the phone in the clip holders for a belt. They do keep the phone in great shape. I would also recomend the screen protectors.",4
"Ok?

This product is ok...it is starting to fall apart already and I havent even dropped it once...I wouldnt recommend buying!!!!!",0
"broken

I bought this item and had high hopes for it. it was broken within a week of using it. I never even dropped the phone. dont waste your money.",0
"Extremely Broken

The extreme crystal clear sheid fits the RAZR cell beautifully. I was impressed with the way it looked. However it did not last for five days. My cell fell out of the car as I was getting out. This was about a foot and a half drop and the case lived up to its crystal name. It chattered like a crystal wine glass.So as far as looks and fit go this item is great. Its is the durability factor that brought it down. Its is not at all durable",1
"Get what you pay for

I really liked the look of the phone with this case BUT After only 2 days it started to crack and was worthless after a week. Do yourself a favor and buy a better quality case",1
"nice and inexpensive phone case

I'm not sure how someone can sell the cases for a penny each, but for two of them the $8.00 shipping wasn't bad. Anyway, great cases. I've dropped my phone already and the case held up!",4
"it was not a good as it looked

I was not happy with this item the other phone covers that I have gotten were much better",0
"Very Satisfied

Product came in a timely fashion and in excellent condition. Fits great. Thank you.",4
"Good case!

Great case..nothing rough about it. I don't know maybe they fixed that problem..I ordered two and for 2 cents, you can't beat that!!",4
"Pretty happy

I just recieved my new cover for my razr a few days ago, I love the way it looks and wished that I would've purchased this one before the cover I had on it previously (because the old one scratched my phone). My only complaint is that my phone didn 't open up all the way until after I adjusted the cover around.",3
"too light to be a paperweight

I bought this wall charger for my LG VX4650 - unfortunately it does not really work for my phone. I get ""Battery Charged"" notices on my phone after about 30 seconds of being connected to this charger.I bought this wall charger thru Amazon from BargainCell.Note: while this cheapo charger did not work for my VX4650 i have purchased other inexpensive chargers from BargainCell which have worked perfectly for other phones. It's a gamble but i would still purchase the inexpensive charger.",0
"good buy

We have 5 phones that are compatible with this charger. Our chargers seem to disappear at an alarming rate. These replacements are cheap and they work just fine. What more can I say?",4
"Craptacular

I bought this item and I was told it would be compatible with my myTouch 3G, but once I got the charger it caused my phone to heavily malfunction. I immediately threw it in the trash. But for the price I should have expected it. If something seems to good to be true, it probably is.",0
"Works great!

My phone is old but it works just fine. I just popped in this new battery and all is well. You can't beat it for the price.",4
"Good but not great

They work and aren't too old but the phone only holds 2 days charge versus 3 to 5 when it was new. Guess they just don't make anything like they used.",2
"Good buy

Got this item in 1 day, charged it and used it. Works great. I have bought other batteries from this store. Great store, great shipping.",4
"What Service!

Arrived before was suppose to. Works great. Will definately come here again if need anymore. Thanks.",4
"Good on delivery, bad on advertising

I admit - it was a gamble. My father has the V265, and the battery is dying. The actual battery model # did NOT match the image that I saw for this battery. But they claimed it fits the V265, and the actual battery with the correct model# was going for $22 + Ship/Handle.This went for a bit over $7.5 with Shipping.So I lost on the gamble. The battery does NOT fit the Motorola V265. And for me to return it by paying another $2-$2.5 for Shipping isn't worth it to claim what could essentially be a $2.50 credit.oh well. So ...buyer be aware on not-completely-true advertising when it comes to the V265. When looking for a battery...go off the Battery SNA/Model #",0
"good battery

i needed a new battery and found this one at a great price...it works well and stays charged which is all you can ask for so i would recommend this for a backup or replacement battery",3
"Works like new

Motorola OEM cell battery. Phone now holds charge like it did when it was new.",4
"Works great

Received it just as stated and it was new and works excellent. I would recommend it to all.",4
"Works good for a short time only.

Works good in my Motorola phone. The phone is 4 years old and the old battery would not hold a charge very long. This new battery is holding a charge for several days.New information: After about 3 months the battery will not hold a charge. I ordered another one and it will not even charge at all. [...]",2
"works for the money

The product works for the money. I suggest you to buy more than one at a time. Gives an hour and half of talk time if fully charged.",2
"Great Battery

I purchased this for my Dad's cell phone. He was thinking about getting a new phone entirely, but decided to try the new battery instead. It now holds a charge for a couple of days with his normal use, and has a stronger signal. He's very happy with it!",4
"Great Service, Cheap price

I needed a replacement battery for an older phone. The price looked too good to be true so I was cautious and only ordered 1 battery. The cost with the shipping was still very reasonable. That was a month ago. So far I've found that the battery holds a charge just like a new one. It looks just like the original battery that came with the phone. What more could you want?",4
"good battery, good price

I ordered two of these batteries for my Motorola V262. These batteries work as good or better than the original used to.",4
"SATISFIED

Product came in very quickly, and so far we are very happy with it!Thankful for the price!!",3
"As Advertised!

This replaced the original battery and now the phone holds a charge like new again. My wife doesn't use the phone all that much and turns it off every night. The battery lasted a week on a single charge using it this way.",4
"Just as promised

I received the Cell Phone battery quickly and it has performed exactly as was promised. I would order from this site again.",4
"Lithium Ion Battery for Motorola

Lithium Ion Battery for Motorola came quick and works great",4
"i never recieved my product!! billed but not recieved.

Never got my order. Tried to contact company twice was billed to my cc but never received order.",0
"Replacement Battery for Cell Phone

Promptly received two replacement batteries for our phones, for the price of one from the original vendor. They work great! They hold a charge, with normal use, for about two-three days, as did our original ones when we first purchased them. Would buy again, if needed!",4
"Motorola OEM battery

This battery was useless--would not hold a charge for more than an hour or two. No better than the one I was replacing.",0
"Fast Service

I just wanted to say that I am amazed at how quickly i got my battery for my phone. YOu know how it is when you don't have your cell phone and to have a new battery that was affordable and delievered quickly was WONDERFUL!",4
"battery was bad

when i recieved this battery it was bad when recieving it. but with the cost of shiping and all i do not want to send it back... that is a big wase of money on a item cheaper like this..",0
"Bad Cell phone batteries

These batteries looked like exactly what I wanted. Until I tried to charge them. They will not charge. I bought two of them and neither will charge. Do I need to say more?Larry",0
"MOTOROLA OEM SNN5683A BATTERY FOR V265 V557 V600

MOTOROLA OEM SNN5683A BATTERY FOR V265 V557 V600http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51DAX0nutqL._SL500_AA300_.jpgThis is the best battery deal I've gotten in a long time. It was 16% of the price that Radio Shack was asking for it, plus it's an OEM battery and works great. My phone is very happy!! Meee tooo!",4
"Works great

It came as promised and works great. It is holding a charge, unlike a cheaper replacement battery that I had tried in the past.",4
"cell phone battery

The battery that I received as a result of my order for my cellphone was great. It fixed the problem. Also, similar battery at a local Radio Shack was going for $19+ but thru Amazon, I got for less than $5. The item was shipped promply and received within few day. I recommend Amazon to others",4
"battery works great!

Bought this battery to rescue obsolete phone - don't want a new fancy one; I only make phone calls and few at that. It charged right up (actually I think it was already charged, because it took no time at all) and it's been working perfectly ever since. I called my son for 30 minutes and it didn't even drop down one bar on the power meter. Best investment I've made in a long time. Tempted to buy another one to save for a second same phone we still have in case I wear this one out.",4
"SUPER BATTERY

This replacement battery holds charge better than the one that came with my phone when it was new.",4
"Sena case for Iphone

After giving Sena a poor review for customer service and a broken belt clip on the Tan flip case I bought for my Iphone, I must edit my comments. To my surprise, when I checked my US mail the Saturday after my review, there was a replacement belt clip from Sena. I'm now a satisfied customer. The replacement appears to be of better quality than the original. Still, I wish they'd get rid of the plastic belt clips.Thank you Sena for sending the replacement.",1
"Sena's Customer Service is Lacking

I recently ordered an item from Sena. I was really disgusted at their customer service and the email they sent me was rather rude. I will never do business with them again and hate that I spent nearly $80 for products that are less than great. They scratch easily and are not rugged. I had the case for a matter of days and the leather is already ""rubbing off.""",0
"Good product...And excellent service for customer

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"Great charger

it was really fast shipping and it was everything thats i thought it would be .",4
"Great

Fits the Blackberry 8830 perfect and great design! I did not want any kind of a clip on the back and this does not have one. It has a sleek and stylish design. Very, very nice. The leather is soft and not cheap. Makes it look somehow smaller than what it is... maybe, because there is no clip. When traveling overseas, I want to stick it into an interior front jacket pocket for safety and not have it clipped or dangling on me anywhere.",4
"The humming noise is terrible!

The charger works, yes, but so does every other kind you could get. In reality, there aren't too many bad things one could say about a charger. However, this one you can. It humms so loud that I can't have it in the bedroom at night and since that's where I charge my phone, the charger is useless to me. Maybe I'm paranoid, but electronic devices that hum when they aren't supposed to, make me think of fires... Again, not something to look forward to.",1
"Weird humming noise. Works though!

Although the charger works like it should, plugging it in to the phone is somewhat of a challenge. I'm not sure if this is my phone's fault or the charger's fault (or both), but when I plug the charger into the phone, I always have to mess with it a little to get it to start chargeing. Another thing I've noticed is that when the phone is chargeing, the charger makes a werid and really annoying humming noise. If you don't sleep next to your phone charger, this shouldn't be a problem, but otherwise, this can get pretty annoying. Again, I'm not sure if this problem is due to my phone or the charger. Overall, the phone charges when plugged in, so I'm happy with it!",4
"Stylish and adaptable cell phone case.

The Krusell Multidapt Blaze cell phone case is a top of the line protective case made for small to medium size flip phones. It is compact and easy to handle and has a mini slide clip on the back for clipping onto a belt, pocket or on a purse. I gave the case 4 stars, the best part about the Multidapt is that it is just that, it can adapt itself to wherever you need it to go. Krusell makes many more products that are compatible with the Blaze so that you can adjust it to your tastes or for whatever activity you need your phone for. The elastic strap on the bottom part of the case helps you to adjust the case to whatever length of cell phone you have and over time will stretch to suit the phone that you put in it. It also comes in a variety of colors to match your mood or lifestyle.Some of the drawbacks of the case are the interior lining, it tends to thread apart and you need to have a set of trimmers to keep the case from looking ragged. Another downside of the Blaze is the magnetic clasp, it sometimes will come undone and has a tendency to flop around. A stronger magnet would help that. Overall, the Krusell Blaze is a great cell phone case for the style and price, and as far as I know is not in stores.",3
"Do not buy!

I've been trying to make it work for three days now...Keeps disconnecting from my headset (Motorola H300)Very big dissapointment, do not throw money on this equipment.",0
"Treo slips off the case and breaks

The case looks really good, but the clip breaks easily, and that's not the worst part, the worst part is that your Treo will fall off the case because the leather will give way. You could break a $300-400 piece of equipment for a good looking but horrible case function wise",0
"Bad fit, especially for smaller ears

This brand of bluetooth earpiece does not provide a snug fit to the ear, more particularly for a woman's ear, which is smaller. Try using a wrap around unit that goes down the back of the ear as opposed to across the top as this one does. The HS810 literally fell from my ear if I tilted my head, and never had a good fit even sitting still.I would recommend another blue tooth option. Jabra has a nice one.",0
"Great design, but low sound quality and build quality

I bought this several months ago when I purchased a new Blackberry 7100. Although the sound quality is somewhat marginal I was quite happy with the design and willing to put up with lower sound quality for the compact wireless design. Unfortunately, after two weeks the plastic on the inside of the boom mic started to break off. I noticed that simply opening the boom would catch part of the plastic on the hinge, causing the plastic to bend and eventually break. After a few more months all of the plastic on the inside of the boom was gone. A couple of weeks later the unit stopped working completely.As others have noted, the belt case clip is poorly designed and frequently slips off. I ""lost"" the headset several times. Once I had to run back into a theater and search under seats in the dark to find it.The headset comes with a very compact charger, but not a car charger. I would often run the battery low and have to revert back to a good ole wired headset.There is really no excuse for the quality and belt clip problems, especially with the high price of the unit. It is too bad too, because it really is a very nice design idea. Motorolla just needs to improve the quality of the sound and construction.",1
"Mic stopped working

In general I found the volume marginal, expecially in high noise environments. Now the mic stopped working - it appears that a small blue wired gets pinched during the opening and closing of the device. Clearly a design flaw in the device",2
"Very Good

The only thing I wish this headset did better was provide louder volume. Usually, it is not a problem at all, but when I am driving, I always have to put the windows up to hear it properly. No big thing - under normal conditions, it's almost perfect. I love it.",3
"Ok performance, crappy charging.

This unit works ok enough for most users. Except one thing.You can only reliably charge it three times.When the battery runs out, you're supposed to shut it off, and plug it in. At this point, the light is supposed to come on until it's charged (about 2 hours). After the first three times, it won't come on. Won't charge. Motorola says ""Oh we're so sorry--we only have a 90 day warranty on that..."" Cingular is like ""Oh it's over 30 days...""The only way I have found I can charge it?Turn it on. Wait for the ""I'm on"" light to come on--plug it in, turn it off. THEN it charges.I suggest going with another headset.",1
"Nice but not loud enough for me

It folds up to a little tiny compact unit, its very light and comfortable to wear. Uses the same charger as a standard motorola phone (i have 2 phones that use that charger). Connects fairly easily and works with non-motorola phones, but it does sort of marry itself to the unit you connect to so you can have 2 different phones and use it on both without resetting it.My biggest complaint, I cant use it in my car. The volume is so weak that I cant even come close to hearing it in my car. Course my car might be a little loud, but i can hear my phone if i put it up to my ear.",3
"Not totally durable - but good none-the-less

I bought one of these about 6 months ago. The first one I bought had problems with the button sticking. I tend to be hard on electronics and figure it is because I keep it in my pocket. I had it replaced and then second one worked fine until I found it in the dryer (now how it got there I have no clue).PERFORMANCEIn terms of overall performance.. this little device is amazing. It works optimally when walking indoors or in the car. It doesn't work well in windy situations (on a bike or walking in wind) or in really loud trucks. My friends have bought these as well and I have no troubles hearing them on the bluetooth (although if they are in a loud car they can't hear me).SAFETYHonestly, I think they look kind of dorky -- but the safest device for driving I've seen. Much handier then just a headseat. I put it on when I get in my car and never even have to touch my phone. I can place and receive calls without fumbling for the phone or taking my eyes off the road.I highly recommend bluetooth to anyone who phones and drives.COMFORTI always have a difficult time finding headsets (I think my ears are a non-standard size) - generally they just fall off and are very annoying. At first I was reluctant to get one of these.. but it is amazingly comfortable - I don't even notice it!",3
"Good battery life, acceptable audio, but poor construction

I picked up this headset when I got my RAZR V3 phone (it was a package deal) and was pleased initially by the headset's compact size and long battery life. The folding boom makes storing the headset easy and its instant connection to my phone couldn't be simpler. However, after only a month's use, the boom's hinge point cracked and a small piece of plastic fell out of it. The headset still works fine, but I'm reluctant to use it much for fear that the missing plastic chunk may make the boom loose or might allow it to break off entirely.I'm also not entirely fond of this headset's pusling lights to indicate power and activity. They're very distracting when I'm in my car at night; I wear the headset on my right ear sometimes and I often catch sight of the ""power on"" pulse in the rear-view mirror. It draws my eyes briefly and is just annoying.The headset's audio quality is acceptable but somewhat thin. Voices sound tinny sometimes and if the cell phone's experiencing any signal-quality problems, my headset has trouble maintaining an active audio channel. One big plus, however, is how easily the headset and phone pair up, and how quickly the headset reconnects to the phone at power-on. Once the initial pairing is complete, this headset's operation is a no-brainer.This headset is a good choice if battery life is your first concern and if ease of use is next on the list.",1
"Terrific but broken

I can't say enough good about the HS810 headset. I use it with my Motorola V600. Great sound quality. However - like Todd from Houston - after 3 months the plastic hinge where the boom mike flips out broke off. I have one small piece holding it together and when that goes I'm sure mine will stop working as well. Sloppy design for such an awesome product.",2
"try a better solution for your bluetooth headset needs

I have had this headset for several months now, and not liking much about this headset other than its long battery life. This headset works OK, but the sound quality is poor and it does not function well in conditions other than perfect, ie. no background or wind noise, and very close to handset. I do like the feature of the headset turning off, when boom mike closed because thats where the battery savings comes from. Other than that I find nothing redeeming about this headset, I believe Motorola will discontinue this model because of its severe flaws.",1
"Good headset, with a few issues

I've used this product for the past couple of days. Great design. Much smaller than you would expect from looking at the pictures. Here's a list of PROs and CONs. I won't cover anything you can get from the ""Technical Data"" section.PROs:1) Call quality is great on the other end. People have commented that they didn't know I was calling them from my cellphone when using this headset.2) You can turn off the headset by closing the mic boom. Unlike the older HS801 and maybe even the latest model, HS820, you can actually deactivate the headset just by folding the headset. Your phone will automatically revert to non-bluetooth mode. Open the mic boom and it'll sync automatically. Just make sure to set your phone to automatically detect the headset.3) You can turn off the blinking lights while on a call so you don't look like a 'Star Trek' reject. Just press both volume buttons at the same time. The light will go off ONLY for the duration of that call. If it were up to me, I'd like to disable the lights altogether, but I'll take what I can get.4) Great design. A must have for every got-to-have-it gadget person. And it matches the Motorola V600 perfectly.CONs:1) Too quiet, even on the highest volume. The earphone is an open ear design so unfortunately, you can't really block out the sounds from your environment. When driving on the highway, this product becomes almost useless when calling someone who doesn't speak loudly. Doesn't help that my car's cabin isn't very quiet, so you may find the volume not an issue in a better acoustically sealed car.2) Voice activation isn't very reliable. Only seems to work reliably in a quiet room. As with CON 1), you may not have an issue in a quiet car cabin.3) The earpiece is not very comfortable. Again, this may not be an issue for you, but is for me. I'd give it a 6 or 7 out of 10, in terms of comfort.4) The carrying case is very stylish, but poorly designed. The headset presses against the top of the case, causing the multi-function button to be continually pressed. The headset is off since the headset is folded, but continually pressing the multi-function button causes the lights to come on every few seconds within the caase. Maybe I'll try the neckstrap provided instead.Hope this helps.",2
"I've been using it for 4 months

I bought this headset about 4 months ago, and am using it with a Motorola V710 with Verizon.Pros: I love it, but it fits me well. It pairs quickly and easily with the phone, and the standby time is great. I charge it every couple weeks. The sound quality on both ends is very good, as long as you're not in the wind. In my car most times people don't even know I'm on a cell phone. I like the design of the earpiece, because I can wear it and sunglasses at the same time. I don't even notice it's there. You probably couldn't say that about the ones that put all the electronics behind the ear. Big Pro - The blinking light on the side shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity.Cons: There's a big blinking light on it that really attracts attention, and it continues blinking the entire time you're on a call. The Blink is particularly distracting in a car at night, because it's fairly bright and you can see it in the rearview. It doesn't fit small ears well. I wanted to get one for my wife, but when she tried mine it kept falling off her ear. When you're in the wind, the other party can't hear you and you can't hear them. It's not good for outside use, just because of that. Biggest con - the battery life on my phone is cut in half when using bluetooth, so even though the standby is 100 hours on the HS810, you better have a plug or extra battery close for the phone.All in all, I love it. When I'm in a hotel, car, or home I plug in my phone and wear the headset all over the place. You can place and receive calls as long as you're within 30 feet of your phone, and the other user has no idea you're on a headset. Well worth the money, unless you plan on using it outside.",3
"Motorola HS810 Bluetooth Headset

I originally purchased a Motorola HS 820 bluetooth headset from Amazon to go with my Sony Ericsson T637 phone on Cingular. After the original charge, it worked fine for a few days, but I was annoyed that you have to hold down a button to turn it on each time you want to use it, or else leave it on in standby, slowly draining its battery. As luck would have it, when I charged it for a second time, it went kaput.I used the opportunity of returning the now dead HS 820 to switch to the, IMO, superior HS 810. With the HS 810, you not only get a carry case for the headset, but you just flip out the hinged microphone to activate the device and instantly it negotiates a connection with the phone. People hear me fine even though I am training myself to speak quietly when on the phone in public, and, in contrast to other reviews, I usually find myself turning down the volume on the phone and the HS 810 to keep it from being too loud. I have found that by adjusting the phone volume and headset volume, I can get a good natural sounding balance between tone and volume unlike regular headsets which I find to sound a bit muffled in general. Using the voice dialing feature of my phone with the headset works best if I enter the original command name using the headset.The headset is so light that I forget about it being on my ear until I start wondering why people are staring at me. This product is very reliable and handy. Note to Motorola design team: Get rid of the silly and unnecessary blue light. I will be interested to see how reduced in size these devices will become over the next couple of years. It wont be long before the whole phone is this size and fits in our ear I imagine.This is a good product that meets a need.",3
"Good performance, but expect stares...

This headset was purchased to replace TWO crappy jabra freespeaks. This is very small, but unlike the goldlatern bluetreks or the Jabra, does not hide its mass well; it all sits right outside your ear, and in completely inconspicuous. With my old bluetrek and even the jabra, my hair hid most of it, which for me is a plus, as I do not use Bluetooth headsets to impress people or get atttention; I don't want peoples attention and questions.Which is this headsets only drawback - it has this HUGE, BLUE ORB-LIKE LIGHT on it that takes up the whole front of the piece. YOU WILL ATTRACT ATTENTION with this headset on. It blinks in standby, it blinks when in operation, it blinks all the dang time. But, if you can get passed that, it does work pretty well. The sound is a little tinny, but pretty clear. And unlike all my other bluetooth headsets, the headset volume only operates the headset, and doesn't link to the phone volume - this means that you have more adjustability for volume level and loudness, which is good. The mic seems really good - no complaints from those on the other end, basically. And the battery life isn't TOO ugly at 5 hours. And the ear anchor could be a little more rigid and smaller for smaller ears, but it will do as long as you are not jogging around constantly.",3
"Great Bluetooth Headset!!!!

I love this headset! Not only it is light and comfortable to wear, but it's also stylish. The volume level is fantatic and the sound is very clear. I had tried Jabra BT250 and it was so staticky that I had to return it. I live and work in NYC, and you can hear the voice clearly even with noisy background. I highly recommend this product - BTW, my phone is Sony Ericsson T637.",4
"A beauty to wear, but...

[Note: I bought this around July of 2004, and my initial review did not show up in the right place... so this is a repost of a 5 month old review]More than the convenience, at this point, this headset is attracting conversation in book stores and Electronic stores that I frequent. I hang it around my neck (Neck strap included with packaging) and many curious people ask, "is that a miniature phone?" Well, it's a wireless headset, I say. A Best Buy salesman even said, "I envy you!".Anyway, that's the non-essential part. Now for the usefulness:It's great when I need to talk while driving. Very convenient. But if you are not wearing it when you get a call, it's quite dangerous to take it out of your neckstrap/glovebox/seat and wear it on your ear. I don't find it very easy to slip it on my ear - certainly at least not easy while driving.If you are in Sales/Marketing and similar professions where you expect a lot of calls (receiving/sending), then this is the device for you, because I'd say you will soon get used to just wearing it around your ear all the time. The cordless convenience in these scenarios can't be beat. But if you are just a gadget freak (I'm guilty here), and got it just for the technology, then, well, chances are, you may not be using it all the time. (Works great to create an impression though!).If your phone supports voice recognition, then making calls is easy with this headset - just say the name and about three seconds later (in the case of Motorola V600 phone), the phone will start dialing your number. (You will not like the 3 second delay at first, but you will probably get used to it quickly). To receive calls, just extend the mic boom and the headset connects to your phone. But if you are already wearing this headset over your ear, then the boom is always extended (and I think the battery is probably being drained in this position) - you have to press a little button on the side to accept an incoming call in this scenario.I'd give 5 stars for the ultra-cool design, finish, form, voice quality and the packaging (which includes a snap off neckstrap, a really good looking pouch and a charger)I'd give 3 stars for the practicality of this thing. (No fault of Motorola here. Just comes with the headphone territory). As I said, for some people, this wireless convenience really works.I'll keep mine. When not actively using it, it at least keeps the Sales kids in Best Buy really talking shop with me. I guess they look at me as an "early adopter" and a tech savvy guy (which I am ;>) )ps. Finally, for the kids out there, whether you use a handsfree set or a phone, talking while driving is distracting and is considered dangerous by many. So please use discretion!",3
"A great tool! Stop fumbling for your phone!

I recently purchased the Motorola HS810 after specifically purchasing the Motorola V710 Bluetooth Enabled phone. I use my mobile phone all the time as a replacement for my home and home office phones, and spend a lot of time on conference calls and other calls for business.Overall, I love this headset! It is small, light, has a great microphone. It integrates perfectly with my V710 - for example: I leave my phone in my coat pocket, and keep the headset in a convenient place. When I hear my phone ring, I simply open the boom on the headset and slip it on...and there you go! If you want to end the call, simply push the top of the unit, and a small ""beep"" will let you know that the call is over.If you are wearing the unit and receive a call, the phone will not ring - instead, the headset will ""beep"", and you can take the call by pressing the button.My favorite feature? Wear the headset with your V710 on and in range. Press the button, and the phone will prompt you to speak a command - you can select ""Name Dial"", ""Digit Dial"", ""Voicemail"", etc, and the phone will automatically connect you to the person you want to call, either by recognizing the name using voice recognition software (remember, this is the phone AND the headset working together), by speaking the digits you want to dial, etc. All while your phone is in your pocket, in your purse, or...across the room!I love this feature, especially when walking through airports with my hands occupied.Why 4 out of 5 stars then? Sometimes the way the phone hangs on my ear does not seem partcularly secure...but if you work it, you can make it more or less secure. Secondly, the volume could be louder...so in noisy environments, you might not hear perfectly.But overall, I love this little device, and can't wait for the next generation - which only promises better things! Way to go Moto!",3
"good headset for a good price

I resently purchased the HP Ipaq H6315 (PDA/Cell Phone) and because of it being akward to talk on i purchased this headset. It was very easy to set up just follow the directions in the manuel and with in a minute i was up and running. one thing i thought was interesting is that motorola used the power hook up found on most of their cell phones, so if you have a motorola phone then this headset should be a given! But even if you don't have a motorola device this is a good product with good battery life! i found this at Circuit City for 69.99",4
"Great for Blackberry 7100

What I've learned is that certain bluetooth headsets work better with different phones. I used a Jabra set with the 7100 at first because that is what the T-Mobile store recommended. It was a frustrating experience with dropped calls and problems getting synched and staying synched. With the Motorola HS810, it synchs up and works like a dream. The flip open boom to turn on and off is a wonderful feature. I get some crackling in heavy wifi noise environments (My office has 5 different wireless LANs within range and many cordless phones) when I use it but overall it is fantastic. Definite buy if you have a Blackberry.",4
"Great Headset, terrible reliability.

Everything is great about this headset except how long it lasts. I purchased my first HS 810 in September 2004. The plastic hinges broke after a few months but did not affect performance. However after around 6 months the microphone stopped working; I could hear others but they couldn't hear me.I sent in the headset under warranty and it was replaced by Motorola. With the second headset the plastic hinges broke again and now, just recently, the microphone stopped working! Additionally, the rubber around the earpiece used as a cushion between your ear and the headset will come lose and/or melt if you leave it in a hot environment (this happened to both earpieces).I loved everything else about the earpiece, now if only I could get it to last...",0
"This is the worst wireless purchase I've ever made

I generally give good reviews for electronics that I buy (mainly because I'm such a tech geek). In this case, however, I am forced to write a negative review.I purchased the Motorola HS810 bluetooth headset from my local Cingular shop for use on my LG PM327 phone by Sprint. The first thing I noticed was a huge delay in sound. There is a three second delay for me in what I say going to the phone. The second (and most annoying) issue was that of echo. The other caller complained about echo sounds even when I had the speaker turned down so low I could barely hear the caller and needed to ask them to repeat every other sentence.I owned this device for three days and gave up. My local shop will exchange it for a Jabra bluetooth device. I'll be sure to review it, also. Hopefully that review will be positive.I'll reserve a review of my bluetooth phone until I find a headset that works well with it.The Bottomline: Do not buy the Motorola HS810 Headset. It is poorly designed crap; Motorola should pull it from the market if they haven't already (I noticed it was so cheap they pulled it from their website).",0
"Very unhappy 0 for 2 and no customer service on the weekend

We ordered the motorola hs810 headset and the charger was defective. We actually ordered two products from Tiger Direct and both products were defective. We now need to wait for Tiger to contact us, and wait for them to fix the problem with both products. Oh yes, what was wrong with the other headset we ordered? It was used... yes, somebody elses ear was wearing it and it wasn't a clean ear either... needless to say I can not recommend this company.",0
"Great for all around, but not perfect.

For using it with my Nokia 3650 and any other s60 phone, its great. The 810 is compatable with pretty much anything from what my studies show. This design ALSO is nice for a easy ""on and off"" function. Compaired to the 820, this is better.. the 820 doesnt have a flip open design so you cant easily turn it on, you need to push the button, which is annoying. I rather open the mic and it be ready for me.For talking on the phone its great.. however for doing everything else.. listening to movies, music etc, this headset sucks.. sound levels are off, distorted and so making the wired headsets better.However I do use my headset daily and well.. couldnt live without it. Also since mine came with a car charger too. Its PERFECT! The carrying case has never sliped on me either when I latch it to my belt. Comes with a neck strap too, but I never use it.So if your looking for a nice device to rely on, this would be the one, never had any problems yet and hope I never will..Now if only Motorola would make a better plug charger... hate this 3 pin one.. normally those will break sometime down the line it seems. Hope mine doesnt...",3
"Not too bad of a product

For the most part, this product lives up to the hype. I bought this headset to use with my phone and laptop. The headset worked perfectly with my V600. The included documentation was pretty good for the phone/headset combo. On the other hand to get it to work with the laptop, I had to go through a few number of hoops for the USB/Bluetooth dongle but also with the headset/XP2 setup. In the end, the catch was that I could not use the XP2 drivers for the dongle (you must manually direct the program to use the included CD drivers) and that you need to specify in the sound options the use of bluetooth audio/ microphone, instead of your onboard sound card. Once I got things up and running, there was no problem with audio/voice quality on either end using skype. If you need more specific details, there are web sites decribing the setup.By the way, the headset ear piece is a lot more delicate than I thought as it seems to be made of somewhat weak rubber like material.",3
"Its really good and cheap....

I got my first bluetooth and did alot of research on which to buy. And now I am happy with my purchase. No problems at all. Clear voice and easy to use. The only thing i feel sometimes is it is loose on the ear. But may be its just me.Guys and girl its a good asset to have. Thanks TigerDirect and Amazon.",4
"Good purchase

Well.....I am not that much into electronics..and do not fusss as long as they work prefectly.The reason I have given four stars is that the design of the headset.It feels like it will fall off...it hangs on but pretty precariously.I cannot use in crowded places for the fear of losing it.Otherwise, the reception is excellent.The voice transmission is also good.It also has pretty good life...can work all day.",3
"Not Bad...but wouldnt say the best.

I bought this bluetooth headset for my motorola V710 phone. Let me just list the pros and cons for this gadget,Pros:Good designGood battery lifeSetup was easy and works fineNoise cancelling is not very bad. I used it outdoors and while driving, the person on the other end was able to hear me okCons:The connectivity sometimes fades, i hear this sometimes from the person on the other end ""you are breaking up"". When i bring my phone closer it seems to work ok.I have no clue why they have given a pouch for this thing(the black pouch). I find no use for it.I havent been able to increase or decrease the volume on the headset, i use the phone instead. It is kinda difficult to adjust the volume while you are talking.Guess thats it, i am acutally thinking of returning this product ....but not yet decided. But out of all those available in the market i would rate this product in the medium category",2
"Only buy if looking for a disposable earpiece!

I purchased this product because of its convenience and price ($50). The convenience of having a truly hands-free communication device is wonderful until it breaks. It is even less convenient when it breaks 3 times. After 2 months of using the product, the plastic hinges cracked. Then a piece of the plastic hinge broke off, now exposing any internal parts to dirt, rain, etc,. which happened to mine. The first time it quit was on a rainy day when (this is my guess as to what happened) a drop of rain affected the microphone in which I could hear others, but they could not hear me. I called Motorola for a Return Authorization, spent $5 to send it FedEx Ground to the company and in 2-3 weeks I received a new one. After not having this convenience product for a few weeks, I used it and a crack appeared on the microphone portion within 3-4 weeks. The rubber portion around the earpiece began to detach itself. The product was still working so I kept using it. Then the hinges went as it did before. Although it was working, I called Motorola to find out why they've made such a poor quality product for which the retail value is around $100? Their response included a Return Authorization, so for another $5 I sent it in again and was inconvenienced for another 2-3 weeks. It's been about two months since I've had my 3rd earpiece and the hinges cracked and now exposed its insides. Today the microphone earpiece began cracking. But it still works! Not well, but it works! So please read others reviews about earpieces and its durability before purchasing as the HS810 is a wonderful product if it were to last longer than at least 6 months.",0
"Great functionality, poor construction

This headset functions great. Decent reception, cool form factor...the problem is the contruction. After about a week of owning it, the plastic piece that covers the ear started to tear away (looks like the glue came loose). The next problem I had was a piece of plastic broke off of the hinge. Finally, I notice that the case sometimes comes loose and must be snapped back together. I typically carry this in my pocket, so no major abuse on my part. I will say - with all these problems, it has not affected the performance of the device at all. Everything continues to work properly. But for a $50-60 earpiece, I'd expect better construction.",2
"Pretty decent toy

I got my V551 so I could use the Bluetooth with my computer and went looking for a headset since I already had the Bluetooth. I checked reviews all over the web and most were positive. I've had it for 1 1/2 months and the only issue I've had is during two different calls it seemed like the volume was lower than it should have been. I have it turned up all the way since I have a convertible and the road noise is pretty bad. Normally works pretty well. Would be nice if it were louder on the highway but it's fine in stop and go or city traffic or walking around.",3
"Great Headset

I've been using this now for about a month and I am very happy with it. Quality is good and I haven't had any problem with loudness or battery life. I'm using it with a 7520 Blackberry.",4
"Functional but Flimsy

I purchased this for use with the Motorola v551 phone as a hands-free headset. I have no problem synching the phone and the headset, and it's only dropped calls once or twice. sound quality is fair...it's nothing good enough to play music over, but it's clear and I can understand what people are saying.Unfortunately, the unit feels very flimsy...it's light and made of plastic. The ear clip pinches if you use the headset for any length of time. It uses a series of beeps to communicate everything, which can be confusing...did that series of beeps mean I have an incoming call, or that my battery is running out? There are two buttons for volume and one button for...well, everything else. Answering and hanging up are pretty simple...just push the button. Accessing any of the other functions requires button morse code. It is difficult to get he unit into it's belt holster, which tends to fall off your belt.Ovaerall, I'd say this is a serviceable unit, but it could use some design improvements.",2
"3.5 Rounded to 4

I am a techno-geek, I admit it. I love gadgets. I already had a wired headset that worked just great but when these came out, I just had to have one. Which meant I had to have a new phone too. Darn.To start with, the thing just looks COOL. Very cool. And the idea of being ""completely"" wireless along with the styling of the unit made this a must have for me. I purchased a Motorola v505 to use with it and as an aside, I really like that phone. Also very cool. Matches the headset well.Practically speaking, the unit does have some shortcomings. Specifically, in the matter of travel. When I use it in my car I consistently run into areas where the static is fairly overwhelming. This is also the case when I have worn the unit as I walked to my mailbox which is a small walk down my street. I don't know if I have an extremely sensitive unit or there is just an enormous amount of interference in my area that affects this unit. Or perhaps a combination of both. Regardless, it is extremely frustrating when it happens and the the full reason this headset does not get 5 stars from me. Any other quibbles I might have are insignificant.Now the good, no GREAT thing. I do not have long distance service on my home phone since my cell svc has free LD included. This means all of my LD calls are done on my cell phone and, at my home, svc is spotty and even varies from room to room and even different areas of a room. In my home office, sitting at my desk I tend to experience low signal strength and often drop calls. However, if I walk around the corner and set in the window seat, I get a much more consistent signal. Since I need to be at my desk quite often while I'm on a LD call, the HS810 allows me to leave my cell phone in the window sill where the signal is strong and roam about my office comfortably. In fact, I have been able to move about the whole upper floor of my home where my office is. At times, there have been 2 walls and 25-35 feet between the phone and HS810 before I experience any static. That is more than enough for any practical needs. This alone is enough for me to be happy with my purchase as it was a big problem prior to the 810.Battery life is sufficient for any of my needs thus far. I generally throw it on the charger every other night if I've been on it a lot but it has never run out on me.I find this unit not quite a 3 or a 4. So I rounded up since, even with it's shortcomings, I do like this headset. And since the main reason I actually ""need"" it is served quite well.I will probably audition a newer unit, perhaps the new HS850? In the near future to try and solve the travel issues. Then I could leave this one in my office and the other in the car?Your mileage may obviously vary but don't be afraid to try this out.",3
"OK battery life, questionable sound quality

On the positive side the battery life is good.The negatives I'll split into ergonomics, sound and RF performance.Ergonomics: It's secure on my big ears, but as others have mentioned that seal is nothing more than marketing and window dressing. There aren't many ear mounted devices that I can get on with at all, so if you have big ears this may be for you.Sound: Received sound is weak at best, if you don't have good hearing this isn't going to work for you. Transmitted sound is also weak, apparently, I have to accept what others tell me. If I want to talk quietly I have to use the phone, the headset forces me to talk loudly so that I can be heard. Noise cancelling is non-existant, if it was supposed to have any. The draught from the AC vents on the car is enough to cause callers to complain.RF: With the v505 it takes an unreasonable amount of time for the headset and the phone to get it together. You can't answer the phone by switching the headset on when you hear it ringing, by the time it's connected to the phone the call is in voicemail. Received audio is OK, but whenever I used the headset I am told that I sound very digitized. As a communications engineer I believe that some people need a serious talking to over the bluetooth performance.All in all I'd keep looking, which is why I'm browsing headsets now.In ten years I really haven't yet found a ""good"" headset, nothing approaching the standard of the military and aviation headsets I used to use, like comparing a ZX80 to a 3GHz Dell Pentium 4. Perhaps I just have unreasonable expectations, but if I could actually get a headset with good audio and good noise cancelling I'd pay a couple of hundred bucks. A decent noise cancelling headset will let you talk in a normal voice while standing between the exhausts of a 1500hp tank engine.",2
"Not too hardy

Broke the second day I had it! The ear thing just falls off!",1
"Poor

This headset was a piece of junk right out of the box. I had nothing but problems with it and threw it away after the first day.",0
"Requires an old charging connection

Just be aware that it is not a micro connection only a mini.The earpiece is a bit too long for the unfolding boom.",2
"Nice desing, poor results

I bought it for a Sonny Ericsson phone, it never worked fine.",2
"It's the people I talk to do that do the complaining...

I bought this the other day and charged and linked it up. Whenever I use it I can hear the person I talk to very well (with volume all the way up), but all I hear is complaints that I sound horrible. I get comments like I sound like I am in an empty room or underwater. So on my end it sounds great but I guess not so great for the people I talk to.They notice that it sounds better when I turn the volume down...but then I can barely hear them. I even got yelled at when I washed my hands...they though I was blowing into the speaker! I don't recommend this product even though the idea of having a light thing attched to your ear without wires is great.Also...the earpiece should be bendable to fit the ear better. I feel it wobble around when I move my head.",1
"It's a 2.5 star headset; I rounded it up to three

The HS810 and 850 appear to be the same headset. I own the 810. However I would be surprised if my feedback does not also apply to the updated 850 as well.I'm of the mind that any given Bluetooth headset may work great for people with certain ear shapes who have certain phones. The problem is you won't know until you try them which one is best for you and your particular phone. I can tell you this - at a minimum - either I have the wrong phone and the wrong ear for this headset, or this headset is mediocre.Is it the worst Bluetooth headset I've used? No. However there is significant room for improvement. What I like about this headset is that it is easy to operate, light, and has pretty good battery life. Now, on to the concerns.The fit is simply not secure enough. Whenever I shake my head (not violently; just a regular head shake as you would do when disagreeing with a comment you just heard) this headset will flop around. It may not come off, but it usually has to be reset on my ear. Now, some may find that it fits them perfectly, but I have tried bending the hook that goes over my ear repeatedly and I just can't get it to fit well.Also, since there is nothing that goes into the ear canal, just a speaker surrounded by a flexible ""seal,"" the sound is just not very good, nor does the ""seal"" do any such thing. This means that, like all other small speakers that don't seal against the ear canal, this one is unable to produce accurate bass response, leaving you with a tinny sound that makes the caller's voice hard to understand clearly.Further, it is not loud enough with my phone. Perhaps with other phones it is, but my BlackBerry 7100g is not one of them.Next, some have indicated that the microphone does an excellent job of supressing wind noise. My experience is otherwise. My callers can verify that when a breeze is blowing there is significant distraction for them. I don't hear a thing, but they complain.Finally, although there are times when the Bluetooth connection seems very solid, there are others when those I speak to complain that I am ""cutting out"" and it's obviously the Bluetooth connection rather than the cell signal that is causing the problem. This occurs even when the phone is less than two feet from my ear.I would offer the following improvements to anyone trying to make this headset better: 1 - figure out how to channel the sound into the actual ear canal rather than relying on the ineffective flap-type gasket that does not seal anywhere around my ear at all; this would keep others from hearing my caller's voice and would improve my ability to hear them immensely while improving the sound quality and bass response. 2 - make the whole ear hook infinitely bendable yet strong enough to remain in the shape you bend it; the existing ear hook is only bendable in the upper section while the lower section is floppy and unshapeable, and even the upper section does not remain in the shape you bend it. 3 - The blue light is too intense and distracting and very nerdy; lose it or make it so that I can turn it off if I want.",2
"Works OK- but fragile

I have been using the HS810 for 9 months now. I was initially very impressed because of the small size and its being relatively stable with a number of different phones. (The early blue tooth standard isn't really as ""standard"" as one might hope!) However, it has proven rather fragile. Within 2 months the plastic case began breaking next to and inside the hinge for the on/off switch. Did not impact usability so I didn't care. For the last several months it has been hard to get a good connection witht he charger (several of my colleagues are having similar problems). The headset has recently become useless because the main body of the case has cracked. I keep the unit in my briefcase, so I don't know why it is proving as fragile as it has. If you can use it (or the similar HS850) with some assurance that it will not be crushed, it is a good choice. Otherwise, I suggest looking at other designs.",1
"Not bad, but some weaknesses

I like the headset. The sound is a little tiny, but overall pretty good. According to my girlfriend though, she gets a lot of echo on her end when I'm talking through the HS810. Apparently it is tolerable for short conversations, but I've been told not to use it if we're on the phone more than a few min. :)I decided to try the lanyard over the last few days and it makes using the phone in the car Really convenient. Normally when I get a call/two while I'm driving, I have to scramble to dig my phone out of my pocket. With the landyard on, I just open the boom and pop it on my ear. A quick press of the button and I'm talking. Super nice.It worked much better with the Motorola Razr than it does with my current phone, Sprint LG slider (LG-350 I think). Reception is only so-so and I occassionally get static when the phone is just in my pocket. ...but I would still buy one simply because of the convenience factor. :)",3
"Good Design, Excellent Performance, Shoddy Manufacturing

I purchased my first HS810 over a year ago. It worked great. The form factor is terrific, the sound quality great, and it worked well with the two different phones I've used since purchasing it.The only problem is that the hook within the microphone that activates the headset broke within three months of my purchasing it. I thought perhaps I was too rough on it, carrying it in my coat pocket most of the time it wasn't in use.Motorola replaced it under warranty and I began using the new one. Rather than carry it in my pcoket, I kept it in its caryring case in the glove box in my car. This one lasted four months before the same piece broke. This time, I was able to glue it back in and continue using the headset for another couple of months before it fell out somewhere in my car.Having had two of these break in a year, I firmly believe the issue is either poor design or manufacturing. Too bad, because this headset could be a winner if I wasn't having to send for a new one every few months.I'll take my Bluetooth headset dollars to another manufacturer.",1
"Very satisfied owner!

I purchased this headset so I could use it with my Motorola v551. The pairing of the two devices was so easy it barely took a couple minutes before I started making calls with the voice dialing feature. So far I have no complaints about the sound quality, very clear and people on the other end are surprised when I tell them that I'm using a bluetooth headset! No problems with sound quality while driving as well. This device will attract attention, in a good way, you will get questions about it from friends and strangers. The range is very decent, I've been able to roam around my house with the phone in the living room with no reception/sound quality issues. This is a great product!..So far this is my second product from Motorola, both my cell phone and headset a such great quality products that they may have made themselves a loyal customer out of me! Or a least a great fan of their products!",4
"Cut the cord.

This is my first Bluetooth device and I'm smitten.The reception is great. It actually solved a reception problem at home--only three very specific locations get decent cellular reception but don't accommodate me (on top of my monitor, on the top of the bookcase & on the west window sill). Using the cell phone at home was impossible until now. With the Bluetooth headset that is no longer an issue I leave the cell phone in one of the prime locations and I'm set to chat.I love the fold out microphone; I prefer to have the microphone closer to my mouth. Maybe it's just a trick of the mind, but I don't feel like I have to talk as loud for the other person to hear me with the microphone closer to my gab hole. I really like the fact that closing the microphone turns off the headset allowing for the charge to last longer.I've had no issues with the volume level, seems fine to me. I hear everyone just fine. I use the headset when walking the dog and occasionally the wind blowing across the microphone is an issue, but raising my hood solves that problem.Essentially I bought this model because of the price. The HS850 was a bit pricier, but if it truly is an improvement on this model I advise you to pick that one up instead of this one. But if you're a penny pinching miser who likes the best toys this is definitely the one for you.",4
"Good Build quality, Clear Reception, Great Deal

I recently purchased this headset through Amazon.com and I have been very pleased with it's performance. I can leave the phone on my bed and speak from my bathroom over 20 feet away. The headset feels solid and is very light weight. It fits my ear well and hasn't ever fallen off. I was afraid to buy it beacuse of the 2 reviews written by people who siad they purchased it and it broke; however, i highly doub't this headset will break if you handle it with care. Of course if you mistreat any product it is going to break, but i believe that this is one of the sturdiest headsets i have ever used and feel that it will last a long time with proper care. The audio quality is perfect and I have not heard anyone tell me otherwise. I am using this product with the Motorola A630 so your experience may be different from mine.Overall, I belive this is a good wireless purchase and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a stylish bluetooth headset and has $60 they are willing to spend.",4
"Not so great as a computer headset

First of all, let me make it known that I used this headset with a Bluetooth enabled laptop computer rather than with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.That being said, I bought this headset on the advice of one of Best Buy's ""geeks"" that roam their store who assured me that it would work great as a computer headset as well.Setting up the headset to work with a computer was easy once I read the directions. I had no problem with the configuration of this product or getting it to respond to my Bluetooth enabled laptop (read the easy to follow directions). My complaint was with the volume levels. Both the headphones and microphone volume were only marginal. I looked everywhere in the Bluetooth configuration menus on my laptop to adjust the volume for both the headphone and microphone volume adjustment, but they were not to be found. As a result, people could only barely hear me and I could hear them only in a more quieter environment.I sent a request for help to the Motorola support web site, and got back what appeared to be an outsource to a third world reply of ""Response:"" followed by the same list of three URLs that I had previously been shown by their ""knowledgebase"".At that, I put all of the parts back into the package that it came with and took it back for a full refund.Again, this review should only be used by someone who is thinking about using this headset with a computer instead of a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. I did not try it with a mobile phone, so it may work perfectly well with one. All I am saying is that if you're looking for a Bluetooth headset to use with a computer, then this is probably not your best choice.",1
"Battery life too short

After one year using the HS810, the internal battery dies and you can not buy a replacement.The ear protection rubber falls off completely. Requires a quiet environment for good transmission.",1
"Using the HS810 with a Laptop

I bought the HS810 to use with my HP laptop, which has built-in Bluetooth. I wanted to use it for Internet conference calls (with VRVS) and Internet phone calls (with Skype). And the wireless music aspect was also interesting. Getting it working was a hassel but I ultimately succeeded, and now it works very well. It's light, easy to use, and has excellent range and sound quality, and a 5-hour battery life before recharge.My only problem was that the HS810 Manual is tightly focused on headset connections to cell phones and provides little information about connecting to a laptop. So here's what you have to do to use the HS810 with a Windows Laptop with Bluetooth: (1) Make sure that the HS810 is fully charged and that the latest Bluetooth driver is installed on your laptop (for HP that comes with SP28427); (2) Go to the ""Sounds and Audio Devices"" control panel on the laptop and on the ""Audio"" and ""Voice"" tabs set the default devices to ""Bluetooth Audio""; (3) With the boom closed on the HS810, hold down the main button until it glows blue, then open the boom, to put it in pairing mode; (4) Open ""My Bluetooth Places"" and click on ""View Devices in Range"". The item ""Motorola HS810 Headset"" should appear; (5) Right click on the headset icon and select ""Connect Headset"". You will then have to supply the PIN number provided in the HS810 Manual. Successful connection will be indicated by a double green arrow appearing on the headset icon; (6) The headset should now be making periodic blue flashes and high/low tones indicating that it is in standby mode. (7) Now briefly push the main button on the headset. This should complete the connection and produce a continuous blue color and a ""tweak"" sound. (8) Now run some audio program (e.g., Media Player) to make sure that things are working. That's all.I recommend the Motorola HS810 to anyone who would like a lightweight ear-mounted headset to use with their Bluetoooth laptop.",4
"Works exactly as advertised, 30 seconds to install

I have a Blackberry 7100t and it took me about 30 seconds to get up and running with this bluetooth headset. I actually took this recommendation from another 7100t user and I am glad I followed his advice since I have no patience for installation hassles. While I have had great experience installing and using this device, that is not to say you will have the exact same experience when you try to use this headset with your Bluetooth phone. So do ask around (or read reviews at Amazon or elsewhere on the Web) to find out the headset that is known to work well with your phone. If this particular headset passes this test and has been reported by others to work well with your particular phone, go ahead and order. The sound clarity is great and the unit is very lightweight (you hardly notice you have it on).",4
"it's great!

This is one of the best headsets I've ever owned. It's comfortable and small enough to not draw stares and questions, unless it's to ask where the wires are. Since it's Bluetooth enabled, it was easy to pair with my phone and I can be in the next room and still the headset is crystal clear. I highly recommend it!",4
"Volume is too low

This might be the most comfortable BlueTooth headset out thereHowever, I've been very upset with connection speeds and call volumeMost people say that they can hear me very well ----- however, the connection speeds take forever to establish ---- in addition, the call volume is simply too low to even use it regularlyI use a Treo 650 --- I've heard that this headset works excellently with Moto products - your mileage may vary.....UPDATE: I have also tried the Moto 850 ---- sadly, it is really no better than the 810 --- there are some volume improvements, but the volume is simply too low on my Treo 650 ---- I recommend the Scala 500",1
"Ok headset

This works pretty well most of the time. My only complaint is that it does not secure to the ear very well. Other users have complained that the volume is not that loud. I have not experienced this...I drive a loud Jeep Cherokee and I have used it while on the highway and have still been able to hear the conversation.",3
"Looks great, works great, great price...

I've had my unit for a little over a week and I have been able to use it pretty extensively in that time. So far it has been great. I have paired it up with my V710 and it worked like a charm. Sound quality is just as good as any wired headset I've used on either end.The best thing for me is the ""cool"" factor it has. I like the little blue LED light (which can be turned off on a per-call basis) because it doubles as a locating device when I drop it in my car. It also matches nicely with my phone since they are both Motorola so it's all coordinated well.My only gripe is that the unit is a little side-heavy and the over-the-ear ""hook"" doesn't really fit snugly over my ear. It hasn't actually fallen off but it does feel like it might sometimes. It might just be cause I have small ears but I think they could have made the spring a tad bit tighter. I guess one advantage is that you almost don't even feel like anything is on your ear (which is great for the tender-eared people).All in all I am very happy with this unit and would definitely buy it again.",3
"Beware this is garbage

I bought this with my phone from AT&T when it first came out. I took very good care of it but with everyday usage when opening and closing it causes the unit to break due to its housing being plastic. Make sure you thought of this before buying it. I would rather buy the HS805 because it last longer and uses AAA battery.",0
"Battery life??????????????????????????????????????????

An eighty dollar headset. I did all the research and was impressed by battery life etc. But when we talk about battery life we should be talking about how long it lasts also. Well I bought it in September 04 and it is May 2005. It doesn't work anymore and I take care of my things. When you spend your $80.00 remember it is a disposable headset. I did use it though and that's why I gave it 2 stars.",1
"lousy product

The Mororola HS810 Bluetooth headset is a piece of garbage! It worked for about a week and then died.",0
"Works well, but poorly made

It works great, but the plastic is flimsy. In about 8 months the first one had cracked in several places. After receiving a replacement from Motorola (since it was still under warranty), the new one lasted just a few weeks before plastic started chipping off (on the hinge where the boom flips out). It's great as far as technology and functionality, but it's really poorly made. I'm not even going to both trying to get another one from Motorola. It's not worth the trouble for such a poorly made device.",1
"Missing Merchandise ""In Box""

What's in the box [WAS NOT all there!]: Motorola HS810 Bluetooth Headset, Neck Strap, Travel Charger, Carry Case, User Manual, and Quick Start Guide.My order did not have a Carry Case or Neck Strap and it is unclear to me how to report this back to Amazon. Their process of communicating with them about an order is seriously flawed.Also, when I ordered this item I also ordered two car chargers. The promise date was changed significantly without Amazon telling me or sending my HS810 ahead [since it was in stock] and absorbing the extra shipping cost, since the problem was one that they created. I placed my order on 4/11 and it arrived a few minutes ago [4/28].Amazon's Quality Assurance and Customer Service have dropped significantly in the last year and I will look seriously for other vendors who have a higher customer service level and who deliver what is offered without the hassle required for the customer to get what they ordered in a timely manner.",3
"Great Company, Fickle Headset

I purchased an HS810 headset in Jan. 2005 for my Motorola V710 phone. I have experienced seamless integration, and would buy another headset still.That said, I am on my second HS810, after Motorola replaced my first one. All features of the headset still work, but the microphone has quit. Then the second one developed the same problem.Motorola has yet to drop the ball. They have cross shipped me an HS850, to upgrade the replacement HS810. They have never given me a hassle, and both my replacements have been shipped Fedex 2 day at NO charge to me.I feel the true measure of a company is how they act when the problem is theirs, and Motorola is a gem. I have had no problems with my Motorola cell phone. I would by from Motorola again with no second thoughts, because, as their voice mail jail warden says, ""Give us a chance, and we will make it right."" Every time I have interfaced with them, they have done so.I do not work for or consult for Motorola, and at this time, I am not aware of owning any Motorola stock.",4
"Bluetooth or Platronics????

I tried the Platronics first, it was the least expensive, even though I liked the style of the bluetooth it was a bit much for my desires. it was crap. I talk alot on the cell, a realtor, and more often than not I have to switch back to the standard way of talking on the phone. I am still giving it some time but I am close to trying another. I also have a convertible that I have tried it in and it is terrible for that. I see others driving with the top down and it looks like their having success. Something has to work",2
"Poor Sound Quality

I was able to get better incoming and outgoing sound quality with a $24 Jabra Wave Boom.",1
"Bluetooth is Amazing!

I purchased the HS810 to use with my Motorola V600 on T-Mobile. I have been a huge Motorola fan since the StarTac and been very happy with their products. I have used a variety of corded headsets from Motorola, Plantronics and Jabra. Was very skeptical about the HS810 from pictures and did not think it would be comfortable to wear. What a product! The headset takes a little getting used to on the ear, but it is totally amazing. Paired with my V600, the sound quality is perfect. My longest wear was 1 1/2 hours in the car and could not tell it was on. Some reviewers have had problems with other phone manufacturers; my boss uses one with the Treo 650 on Cingular and he is very happy with it. I use headsets alot, and now to be totally wireless is awesome. My headset cord was always getting caught in my seatbelt or on my coffee cup in the holder in the car - not anymore. The headset paired up with the V600 immediately, and both work seamless together. The V600 has voice dial for names in the phonebook and nothing is better. Will never go back to corded earbuds.",4
"Better than expected performance, delivery slower.

First, I've ordered from Amazon many times, always get my stuff sooner than expected, sooner than Amazon predicts. I've gotten spoiled, ok? This is the first time my order was filled by a third party (TigerDirect).I ordered two HS810's last Friday and got them this Friday. I couldn't track the order because I was not able to llogin to TigerDirect.com, and I could not register, no place on their site to do this, so I had to call their toll free number. They were very prompt and helpful.The set-up: In a word, easy. A child could have done it.Charges for about 90-110 minutes, light goes off, press and hold button while swinging out the boom, unit turns on. Following my cell phone manual I activated (turned on) the Bluetooth feature, paired it, and that was it. Took one minute.The performance: Excellent! I mean for a radio frequency device it rocks. Worth going wireless. Lightweight, I find it very comfortable.My impression of what others have said in reviews of this product: It may be a little less audio quality that one would expect, but you cannot compare a prime rib to hamburger, my MP3 player earbuds have much better quality sound and cost me half as much, but they are not wireless and mono, some sacrifices must be made for the technology. It is very lightweight and does hang freely around your ear, although I was extremly impressed with the comfort, I wear a plantronics CS50 at work and it's not NEARLY as comfortable as this is. Yes it feels like it may fall off if you move your head, but I shook my head vigorously several times and it did not fall off or even come close. The soft ear hook holds it securely in place.Summary: It's a good price, I shopped around, nobody, I repeat NOBODY has it cheaper. Don't be fooled by the sour grapes and the dreamers that expect a device that sounds like a Bose system. This is a great product. This is a great price.",4
"Works great, but could be sturdier

Love the ease of use and design of the headset, can hear other end very clearly, and they can hear my voice clearly as well. Very wind-resistant. Unit is constructed of plastic that cracks fairly easily, and rubber surround has all but come off of mine, but even with these problems, the unit continues to function well.",3
"Great Headset, Did Research

I purchased the HS810 after much research and I am using the headset with my Motorola v551, no complaints. The setup wasn't too difficult and once it is configured, all you have to do is flip it open and you are connected. Reception is great, volume also excellent and the range extends to about 30 feet. Also, the battery life is excellent, I can use it for at least 4 hours without charge, on average I charge it once or twice a week, wish I could say the same for the v551. I know two others with the headset who also like it. Highly recommend it.",4
"Looks Great, Feels Great, Sounds Okay

I bought this headset a few days ago. I am using it with my Motorola MPx220. It connected easily to the phone which was not an issue. The one problem I have with the phone and not the headset is that Voice Recognition dialing is not supported by the phone's OS. One point to make is that the bluetooth connection between the phone and the headset takes about 5-7 seconds to connect. The issue with this is that when the phone rings with an incoming call and you pick up the headset and extend the mouth piece, it may not connect in time to answer the call. I have had this issue a few times. I love the freedom of the wireless headset, but the sound quality is okay. You can definitely hear some crackling or popping at times. If you like to be unteathered but willing to sacrifice some sound quality then this is the headset. A friend of mine purchased the HS820 and didn't like it due to the fact that it turns it self on when in his pocket due to now have the mouth piece flip option.",3
"Dont use the belt clip

When I did have this headset, the sound quality on my end was good, battery life was excellent, as was the range. The other person always said there was an echo when I was talking to them. The design is very odd, as the ear ""clip"" is not very comfortable at all. It was always a task to get it around my ear quickly, and even then it did not feel secure, although it never did fall off. My biggest problem with it was the belt clip, since it came off when I was walking and I lost the headset. I have had cell phone belt clips and pager clips which have never come off, I feel as if it was a design flaw or perchance a fluke. Overall, I didn't like the feel of this headset.",1
"nice...but flimsy earpiece

I have had this product for a month. I am using it with the Moto Razr V3. It works well and is easy to use. It is also fairly comfortable.My problem is that the rubber earpiece fell apart. It provides a cushion for your ear. It would be easy to replace (it simply snaps on and off). I called Motorola to order some (I figured a dozen would last me a year!) I was told that they don't sell the earpiece separately. Since it is in warranty the only way I can fix it is to ship it to them and they will then ship me a new one. So, I have to go without it for about 2 weeks. If the next earpiece lasts as long as the first one, I'll be without the headset 2 weeks out of 4 while it is being replaced!Hello Moto! Get a clue! sell me replacement earpieces!",2
"Cool design, but sound quality poor

With my RIM 7290 the HS810 is barely audible in other than a quiet setting. Listeners also complain about outgoing sound as ""muffled.""Features and design are great, but sound quality isn't good enough to substitute an in-the-ear headset other than in very quiet surroundings",1
"Great product + great price

This is a great model of bluetooth headset, and you can't beat the price. This model is especially easy to use with the ""open the boom"" feature to automatically connect to your phone. This price is $30 cheaper than most wholesalers can get it for!",4
"Works Great For Me

I have paired the head set with both my computer and phone. Both work great with the head set. The phone that I am using is a motorola v3 and it works great. It takes a couple seconds to connect but you have enough time to connect the two and answer the call before it goes to voice mail. If you are going to use a head set with a phone alot I would sugest using one that supports voice commands like ""digit dial"" to keep you from having to store voice dails for everyone you want to call.Next I have also paired it to my computer to a cheep bluetooth adaptor that I bought just to sync a palm. I have not used the mic yet but I am sure that it will work great as it does with the phone.On both phone and computer. Sound is great I have not had any problem hearing on either one.This one seems to be getting mixed reviews so it may not work on your set up but you never know till you try. This headset is small and light weight so I would atleast have to try it out.",4
"Works great!

This handsfree device works exactly how I hoped. It's easy to connect to my phone, has plenty of power to hear the conversation running down the highway and the microphone picks my voice up easily. Being able to access my phonebook via voice commands also makes placing calls a breeze. I also like the fact that I can take it with me wherever I go. I highly recommend this for anyone who has a Bluetooth phone and is looking for a safe, handsfree solution for their car...or anywhere else.",4
"Not bad, but not what it could be.

The sound is still pretty tinny. A better speaker would help. And folks on the other end complain of static and background noise. I drive a very quiet car, so if background noise is a problem in my car, it'll be a big problem in anything noisier or with the windows open.Still, it pairs with my V710 instantly and is very easy to use. At speeds below highway speed, it works better as there is less noise to deal with. I just wish someone would make one of these things with a little quality. It'd be worth the extra bucks.",2
"Great Product, but Could Use Improvements

I have been using my Bluetooth Speaker for about 6 months now, and I am very happy with the quality of the calls that I have been able to make. It works even if my telephone is in the trunk, but the range is limited such that when I leave my car and enter my office, it disconnects and shuts down automatically (if you go out of range, it does not stay on) and does not wear down the battery if I forget to turn it off.But that leads to the issue of the battery. While battery life is fine, my unit stays in my car most all of the time. For that reason, it would actually be far more convenient if this little device plugged directly into the cigarette lighter (perhaps with battery backup) and never needed recharging. It does not seem to charge while in use (plus being visor mounted, this would be inconvenient and difficult), and my car will not charge when the car is off. So I have to remember to bring the unit in on weekends to recharge it, otherwise it will eventually die on me.",2
"Very good speakerphone

I'm pretty pleased with this productI use it with my Treo 650, and I've found it to be of good qualityThe volume is much louder than most built in speaker phones ---- and the bluetooth connection is usually established quicklyMuch better than the other Moto Bluetooth products, in its connection speeds and volume",4
"excellent!

This is an excellent BT speaker!I'll list the pros -1. price is great2. the size - this thing is tiny, for the amount of power it punches3. volume --- the volume is VERY high and very clear4. battery is great - lasts forever5. outgoing sound quality is solidthis is probably the best speaker phone of all the BT models -- it works excellently with my Treo 650I'm not huge on speakerphones, but so far, this is the best one I have ever foundenjoy and happy buying!",4
"HF800

This item did not meet my expectations, it kept shutting itself off and disconecting. I returned it for refund.",0
"Convenience and good idea, but won't last long.

The first one I bought last for 7 days. I thought I was just bad luck, then made an exchange to a new one. The second one died in 9 days. They both have the same problem. When it dies, you can't turn it on, you can't even charge it. I returned the second one, and will wait for a little longer to try next batch from manufacturer.",1
"This is a very useful little device!

I use this when driving, when walking, and when on the exercise bike at the gym. It works like a charm and is pretty light on the ear. I've enjoyed it immensely and have found that it's well worth the money. (I had used other headsets with wires and wasn't happy with any of them; this is the first headset that I've found to be truly convenient.)",3
"Decent Case...Not the best for protection!

High Quality Leather. Solid Construction. The only reason this is not an excellent case is because it does not have a screen protector built into it, all it is is just an opening. It is my belief that keeping the screen clean and unscratched is most important with protecting a cell phone and this is where this case falls short...",3
"It is just perfect

I just bought it and found it elegant and suit my cell phone",4
"Poor Product

The case keeps falling off the belt so many times that I thought I was going to loose my telephone. One of the poorest product having SonyEriccson label.",0
"Great

Its a very good product but, if you use a P990i with the flip, it fits noly one way.The belt clip is not the best. If you bend over, the belt clip probably un-hooked from the belt. Also, if you run with thi pouch on your belt, make sure to keep a hand with the phone. I droped the pouch ones ina parking lot with the phone in it. but nothing happened. Very strong design. nothing happened to the phone and nothing happened to the pouch. Not even a dent.Also, I got lots of compliments about the look. Fine made design.",3
"Just so so

A little disappointed to receive this cell case. The case looks ok but the leather is fake and made with leatheroid. You will feel hard and not that comfortable and somewhat hulking.",2
"Poor belt clip design

It is keeping falling out of belt . Bad clip design .Other Sony Cell Phone cases I used had much better clip.Do not recommend this type .",1
"Sony Ericsson Case

Well I got it for the Xperia Play once I get one....so I don't really know how well it will work out. But hey it says Sony Ericsson so I will assume we're good. Nice thing is it has a pocket slip on the inside where the phone goes that is perfect for holding business cards. That has really sold me.Once Again Amazoooon is AAAAAAAAAAWWWEEEEESOOOOOMEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!",4
"Fanny pack!

This is not at all what I expected. Apparently there are models of sony ericsson phones that are significantly larger than mine because this case is much larger than needed. Also, it does not have the option of belt loops. Consequently, it is frequently slipping off my belt.",1
"It sux

The case was not secure. My phone was always falling out either because the belt clip was not tight enough or the snapping cover would pop off. I wasted my money. Doesn't deserve a 1 star rating. If you like to throw money away this item is for you.",0
"EXCELLENT PRODUCT

PROFESSIONAL LOOK AND STYLE, EASY ACCESS/STORAGE, PERFECT FIT FOR MY P990I. I RECIEVE LOTS OF COMPLIMENT ABOUT HOW NICE IT LOOKS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.",4
"slick look

I really recommend this case, its leather material makes it look really good with a comfortable feeling.",4
"Highly recommended for SE P990

It protects the phone especially when you drop it. Its also original fron sony ericsson. Better than the case found with P910i. Highly recommended for P990 users. Very satisfied with this product.",4
"good price

i thought this product was sold for a good price. it came in great condition. same as kind sold in stores. doesn't fit u740.",2
"good charger

great charger, i use it in my nissan altima during my commute every day. i have never experienced any problems!",4
"Fine

Works just as I had expected it to. Fine product. Great plastic. Even though it was made in China, it works great!",4
"Flimsy

This might work fine for thin iPod head phone wires bit is too flimsy to hold a phone charger wire which is what I intended.",2
"Exactly what it looks like

Works like it's described and looks like. The cups for earbuds not deep enough for all styles of earbuds though. This keeps the chord neat and streamlined. I am happy with the purchase.",4
"Fair item

this item is a little more flimsy than I expected it to be. It does hold your earphone cables fairly well, but sometimes they do become uncoiled. For the price, this item is not bad, but the shipping starts to make it a little expensive for what it really is. Bottom line is this, I think I would buy it again.",2
"No problem with registration or repair

I had no problem registering the iPod on line, even though I bought it from Amazon. The registration does require filling out an online form and choosing an ""Apple ID"", but the defaults are set NOT to send any advertising emails. etc.I did have an opportunity to use the AppleCare warranty about a year after buying my Nano (battery didn't hold charge). The telephone call did take about 12 minutes on hold (daytime hours), but the tech rep offered either to send me a return box (free shipping), or I could take the Nano to an Apple store and exchange it. My closest Apple store is a tank of gas, so I exchanged by mail. The box came in 2 days, and the Nano was returned within a week. I can't tell whether it was the same unit or a refurb, but it was in pristine condition.My experience isn't unique; Consumer Reports regularly lists AppleCare as the best tech support in the electronics industry.",4
"Great protection ... pain in the rear to register ...

I bought (2) 2nd generation iPod Nano's, and (2) AppleCare Protection plans (ACPP).Amazon's price for the ACPP's was GREAT!APPLE's registration process was NOT.I could NOT register either iPod online. Both produced error messages and I had to call Apple directly. Both calls lasted at LEAST 20 minutes each.For one iPod, I actually had to fax them my receipt because the item had been on the SELLER'S shelf for over 90 days and Apple had to verify that I had actually purchased it legally.For the other iPod, I purchased it DIRECTLY FROM APPLE as a refurbished unit, and I STILL had to call them to register it! Seems that even though the serial number displayed on the screen and etched onto the back of the unit matched each other, neither one of those matched the one on the Apple invoice!I know this entire process was set up to prevent theft/bootlegging, however it is just annoying and time consuming for me, the true purchaser.Let's hope I NEVER have to call Apple to actually utilize one of them!!!!NOTE: on 11/8/08 I DID have to utilize my ACPP because my one iPod battery was not charging properly. I walked into my local Apple store at my scheduled appointment time with a copy of my ACPP and I walked out 5 minutes later with a replacement iPod. No problems, no questions, everything was easy and quick. I'm glad to know that my initial difficulties with registering my 2 iPod's were redeemed with the ease of replacement at the store! When I buy a new iPod I will be back to get another ACPP on Amazon.Thank you Apple, and thank you Amazon!",0
"Great protection for those who are hard on their ipods

My daughter's ipod nano's warranty was running out and I got an email from Apple themselves offering me the extended warranty. I must say I jumped on the offer because my daughter is pretty hard on her ipod but after comparing the price on Apple's website and then again on Amazon, I decided to go with Amazon. The warranty in itself is just what you would get when you first purchased your ipod but for another extra year. It's up to you whether you think it's worth it or not.",3
"Good protection but not truely 2 years!

Two things to note. Yes, you get two years but not if you bought the iPod from Amazon. According to Apple, they base the warranty date on when Apple sold it to Amazon as the purchase date. So if Amazon got it on Dec 14, 2008 and you did not buy it until February 14, 2009, your two years began on Dec 14 but you would be good until Dec 14, 2010 when purchasing the APP.Another thing. Do you live in North Carolina? If so, forget trying to register the warranty online. It won't let you. This is because Apple has a different warranty service for North Carolina residents. You must call 1-800-APL-CARE and perform a voice registration. I bought four warranties from Apple for the two Nano 4G's and two Touch 2G's that I bought from Amazon. Though I only lost a few days warranty on three of them due to high Christmas demand, I did lose 4 weeks on my 16GB Touch because it was sitting on the shelf at Amazon.",3
"Only 2 years

AppleCare for their computers extends the warranty to 3 years, but the AppleCare for the iPod only extends the warranty to 2 years. I guess it still worth the money for the peace of mind of protection. I had no issues registering it online.",3
"Great product--works on nano 5 generation

I had no problems registering. This is an awesome product at a good price. I think this is the cheapest place you can get it.My original review was written when i had a different nano that i purchased this for. ON 3/1/2010, however, I want to update to add that I purchased a second one along with an ipod nano 5th generation and the product registered perfectly with the new nano.I also wanted to note that I live in NC and have registered 3 apple computers and 5 ipods and have never had a problem registering--one person said that they could only do phone registration in NC, however, I have always done computer registration with all products and never had a problem--up to and including on this date.",4
"it works.

bought it to protect my ipod. The wheel stopped working and they fixeed it really quick. Easy to setup and do.",4
"BE CAREFUL

I have purchased 2 different Applecare products from ""markets"" thru Amazon recently and Apple refused to accept the registration saying they will only process Apple Reseller items. The fact that Amazon is a reseller didn't work. I got my money back but was really annoyed with Apple.I know many people who bought Applecare thru Ebay in the past. I guess that is what prompted Apple to take this action.",0
"Good price

I never go without an extended warranty on any electronic product. Didn't get to use it, since the I-Pod was stolen!",4
"ipod nano 3g and accessories

I received the apple i-pod in excellent condition. The accessories I purchased were also in excellent (new) condition. This is a site I could definitely do business with again. There's not many people you can trust in this world, but this site (store) is one of the one's that you can. Thank you for that.Tamm1014",4
"Amazing Price, but one Question

I love the price which is on Amazon, but I dont know if it will work with iPod Nano 5G. Anyone knows about this?",4
"The best deal for making sure you don't have ANY problems!

Apple Care is a required addition to anything Apple, both for peace of mind and just in case; when I've have needed it they have come through with ""flying colors""...",4
"No Problems Registering, Hopefully Will Never Have to Repair!

I did not find any problems registering and hopefully won't have to use to repair. I have had Apple protection plans for my imac and emac in the past and when I had problems, it was replaced easily and for free. I have a high regard for Apple and their care plans.",4
"TOO SMALL FOR PALM PRE

This product was advertised as sized for the Palm Pre, but it is too small. I do not recommend.",0
"fit the bill

I was in need of a lanyard or pocket version carrying case for a regular cellphone. This fit the bill by not being so expensive and having those options. My elderly mother in law now carries her cellphone outside to get the paper so that she has the safety blanket of a phone call should she ever fall.",4
"Reviews for Nokia 6030

this thing is really helpful but it doesnt help with scratches",4
"Carrying Case for T519

Very good price, got what I needed and came in pretty quickly even using standard shipment.",3
"great buy!

so easy to put the skin on my phone and I love the extra grip it gives me when holding it. All the extras that came with it were great too!",4
"Not a very good product at all.

The silicone case ripped when I put it on the phone. The charger end broke off in my phone.",0
"Does what it claims, but beware if you never soldered!

First thing's first, arrived exactly when Amazon said it would, and free shipping + tracking was nice to watch the progress.To sum it up if you don't want to read what's next: It works. It isn't perfect, but it performs the same as much more expensive competing devices do if you know to expect it.Now for the device itself.Pros:-Does boost a signal. Does allow data transfer if you had next to no signal in the first place.-It uses 12 Volts, which is easy to find in terms of AC to DC convertors.-Nice connectors. Easy to plug and unplug.-LONG wires. 30 feet from outdoor to indoor antenna. Power wire is long as well.Cons:-Need to place phone within about a foot to find the boosted signal. Placing it right on top of the patch antenna will give you max bars. Half a foot gives about half bars. Otherwise I think my phone had preference and would switch over the original signal. Will try other locations to see if a better original signal would change this aspect.-No AC to DC convertor (or even a cigarette lighter adaptor)! YOU GET BARE WIRES FOR YOUR POWER CABLE. THE PICTURE ON THE BOX HAS A CIGARETTE LIGHTER (including the amazon photo)! It's really meant to be tied into your car's power system, but I felt it should have had something on the darn thing. Luckily I had an AC to DC convertor lying around that barely made it work (very hot after 2 hours). Needs over 500mA at 12V from what I could gather. My 13.8V power supply worked much better.Cons that aren't the device's fault:-Bad signal in general will equal a bad boosted signal in general. Bad bandwidth and you think it's your signal? Guess what, it's not completely your signal since in my area it is also a bandwidth cap.-From what I could gather in the short time I used it, it isn't improving the signal (assumption), but merely transmitting the better reception (from where you place the outside antenna) to the indoor antenna. Why I say this is because I was testing the bandwidth on my phone and with or without the device on, the bandwidth was the same when the phone was placed near the outdoor antenna for fairness. So in other words you can be streaming music from your phone in a really dead-signal area as if you were outside. Pro + Con I guess.",3
"no more dropped calls

Driving around LA, there are alot of hills, and it seems like my reception has really improved... no more of those annoying dropped calls.",4
"Works but thicker than original - and not stated

The battery works but is slightly thicker that the original so those who have skin tight cases (like me) the case no longer fits. I only give it 3 stars because it works but the physical size is too thick.The seller stated ""This battery is fully comparable to original manufactured accessories"" which is WRONG! It is also 850mA.Better off buying the alternative battery on amazon ""Brand New Sprint LG LX-550 LX550 Fusic Standard Lithium-Ion Battery (750mAh)"" the reviews are much better. I trusted Amazon to be, at least, correct in their description and they were NOT.",2
"Will not hold charge!

Bad out of the box - was on vacation so did nothing about it - just great!!",0
"Great speaker phone!

I think that this speaker phone is great. I use it daily when i drive. It does the basic features very well...Pro:-People can hear me w/o any problem at any speed-It adjust volume by itself - very great feature... I do not need to adjust it while i am driving. It creates true hands free expirience.-Receive call with one touchCon:- Bulky. It looks big comparing to cellular phone.-Only window mounting-No fm transmitter to car audio( no need for it as it sounds very loud and distinctive)- Bettery life is not as promised(not more than 2 hours of constant talk)... but you can use it while you charge it in car(comes with ac and car charger)Overall very satisfied!!! I would recomend it to all. I gave it 4 stars only because of its size, I think they could make it a bit smaller... Other wise it is good product.... Much better than earpieces..",3
"Decent for the cost

I bought this to add bluetooth to my car. I found that the sound quality is mixed. The other party often complained of the speech not being clear. It got better with the mic pulled out and closer to the speaker.",2
"Worked flawlessly with my Treo 650

This device worked right out of the box (after being charged up, of course) and paired right away with my Treo 650. None of the people with whom I've talked have mentioned any issues with clarity ... even my wife who hates cell phones said it sounded pretty good.It's a keeper from my standpoint and much better than the earpiece styles I've tried before.",4
"Jabra SP500

I purchased this product on the advice of a friend who has tried numerous wirless devices for using his cell phone while driving. It is easy to use and the voice quality is good with no complaints from those which whom I am speaking. I have not only used it in my vehicle, but I set it on my desk, and use my cell phone as a conference call device.I am pleased, and am considering another one just like if for my wife.",3
"Bad mic pickup

I've been using this Jabra SP500 for a week now - for use while driving. The speaker sound is great and loud but mic quality is so poor that you are not audible to the other party and will eventually have to speak much closer to the mic or just use your phone instead. I've returned this back for a more reliable brand like Motorola.",0
"Very convenient speaker for your bluetooth

I was surprised at how long the battery lasts on this speaker. I always forget to turn it off and it still lasted a good week and a half. The sound quality is good and the people on the other end have no complaints about being able to hear you. When your cell phone rings in the car the speaker makes it's ringing noise and it reminds you to answer the speaker and not the actual cell phone or you will get a ticket. I would recommend over the ear bud type as long as you don't mind other people listening in on your conversations.",3
"Piece of crap

This is the biggest piece of crap, waste of time. Dont even think about buying it. The voice quality and microphone or horrible.",0
"bad batteries

Product had corrosive batteries. This was a big deal because they are rechargeable batteries and it was supposed to be a new product.",0
"Sound Quality and Battery Life

The sound quality isn't as good as advertised. There seems to be too much background noise where others on the call have a hard time hearing. Because of this I don't use it much, and the rechargable battery doesn't seem to like the intermittent use, i.e. the battery looses charge quickly, so it's often not ready for a call.",2
"Good value for price

I've had this product for 3 weeks and so far so good. It linked quickly to my Motorola phone and others claim to hear me just fine. At times the speaker cuts out but so does a regular cell phone. I considered the other model Jabra for twice the price but this one does the job I need (hands-free in NJ) and it is still running on its original charge.",2
"Disappointing

Product worked ok for a while and then the people I was speaking with on it began to complain - would not recommend it to others.",0
"Works great, Design is a littel bulky

Technically it works very well. The only drawback so far is that is is bigger than other alternatives.",3
"DO NOT BUY!!

0/5The product will not turn on. It worked after my first charge and use, but since recharging it the second time it will not function. Worthless piece of *&^% and a waste of 40 bucks. I want my money back.",0
"Blue Tooth connection has not worked

Have followed directions assiduously. Cannot make it connect with Treo 650.",0
"check here before going to Verizon

this product was perfect. i was a little weary to order an phone accessory offline than at the store, especially because there were no reviews, but with this battery costing 16 dollars and the one at the store costing 40, i was going to take my chances, and it works perfectly. i will always check amazon.com before i go to verizon.",4
"It doesn't work at all

Due the lower price of the charge I decide to buy it, but it doesn't work on my Sony Ericson w300i at all, bad inversion",0
"doesn't work with windows 7 64 bit

worked like a charm with my Mac, a little more involved with windows 7 32-bit, and it's a no-go with Windows 7 64-bit due to the lack of MS signature on drivers. You can try Broadcom drivers, but IMHO, Jabra should probably just get their driver signed and save the consumer headaches.If you're savvy enough, you can hack your way thru the 64-bit OS install, but it's not easy for a nubie.just sayin.",2
"Perfect for adding BT to hackintosh

Getting harder to find these on the cheap - this one came fully packaged and is perfect for adding bluetooth to your Hackintosh!",4
"Not for Windows 7...

Some experimentation was needed in order to install and use on a Windows 7 Professional x64 system. Included CD will not finish install on my W7-Pro x64 system.",3
"Hit & Miss

it's one of those things that makes you go ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGThis darn thing is very snug, I had to struggle a bit to get the phone into it, the back flap opening is useless I cannot get the camera's cover to slide open not even when I unzip the case, it is extremely annoying.I don't understand what kind of designer came up with this I mean didn't they make prototypes?? the other openings seem to fit just right and a couple others seem to be off. if it were only 1/8"" deeper this would've been a 5 star item.it is attractive thoughARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGG",1
"Does the job.

I have a Samsung flip phone. This is my 3rd case and the best. At first it was a tight fit to use the metal snap on inside front (velcro would have given more adjustment room) but seems to have streatched a bit and not so much an issue now, though I still need to be careful. Protects the phone well and seems to be VERY sturdy with heavy stitching and material. Belt clasp on the back has a little wiggle but seems sturdy so that bit of flex is probably designed in that way. It's a keeper.Great price for what you get.",3
"Great price and product

I was a little nervous about ordering a generic phone charger, but since the phone was given to me and I will probably replace it when my new every two comes up, I figured it was worth a shot for this price. It came to me a little less than a week after I ordered it and I connected it to my phone right away to make sure it fit after I read one of the other reviews. I had no problems with the connection though, and it charged my phone with no problems. Like another reviewer mentioned, the cord is shorter than I expected too, but since I charge it on the night stand, a longer cord isn't really necessary for me.",4
"Just a charger at a good price

After losing my verizon lg VX8300 charger i looked online for a replacement. i chose this one over others because of its obscenely low price. It was shipped to my house in 2-3 days which made me very happy. Now the charger it self, to me, is not a fantastic charger. but it is great for what your paying for. Pros - it chargers and works fine. Cons- shorter cord then i'm used to, found a couple times it wasn't charging when i woke up. a new charger at my verizon store was $20 i believe, i paid (with shipping)roughly $3 for this one. All in all its worth it, my cons are just small annoyances to me and nothing major. Not bad at all.",3
"Works well so far

Works fine so far. No complaints at all. It's a bit loose of connection but if you just leave it where it is it works fine.",3
"Great charge at a great price!

I would recommend this charger to anyone. I went to buy on at the cell phone store and they wanted 29.99 for it. The charger I ordered was only .02 and it works great! Dont buy it at the retail stores they are a rip off.",4
"Verizon LG VX8300 VX5300 Travel/Home/Wall Battery AC Charger (110-240v)

The charger does not fit the phone. The insert on the charger is slightly larger than the receiver on the phone and will not plug in. The order came in a timely manner, but I cannot use it. I ordered another one from Newegg.",0
"Perfect

Package came extremely timely. The product was brand new, and worked perfectly and the price cannot be beat! Very impressed",4
"Not Accurate

The charger did not fit one of the phones listed, the LG VX8300. That was the phone for which I needed a charger. It turns out that LG VX8300 and LG VX5300 use the same battery so I charge the battery in the VX5300 and then swap it out with the low battery in the VX8300. It's not the most convenient, but it works.Verizon LG VX8300 VX5300 Travel/Home/Wall Battery AC Charger (110-240v)",1
"Items are not always as they appear.

This charger looks nice,thus the one star review. However, even though the make and series match what I originally had, it is the wrong charger. It does not fit my phone. I will not be returning it as it will cost me more to ship. Live and learn, right??",0
"Great!

Came right on time, and works fine! Price is very fair! Im very glad i ordered this product, its hard to find an old phone charger like this in a store.",4
"don't waste your time with this

The seller did refund the $2.80, but you might want to know that this charger does not fit VX8300. Also, it is cheaply made, very light and does not look like it would hold up well for long. The company was late in delivery.",0
"Verizon LG VX8300 VX5300 Travel/Home/Wall Battery AC Charger (110-240v)

This product is exactly what I wanted and at a very low price. Second item I've purchased from these people. Good service.",4
"charger

I needed a charger for my phone and it works great, the chord is a little to short but it charges my cell phone and does what I need it to do so I have no complaints.",3
"So far so good

Only costs like 3 bucks, and so far it works great. I've had it for a couple weeks. The LED power light is a helpful reminder if you like to disconnect it after charging to save power.",4
"B++++ would buy again

I have a VX83000, and when I first tried to charge my phone, I thought I had gotten screwed. The jack or whatever wouldn't fit in the bottom of my phone. After thinking on it for a bit, I decided I'd force it in one way or another, because hey, nothing to lose. After a few minutes of trying, I finally managed to force it in there, and gone were my worries that I had received the wrong charger.So, it seems it's a little big for the VX8300, but you just have to jam it in there. It gets easier after the second or third time. Aside from that initial issue, the charger works perfectly.",3
"Great product

The price of this charger was 80 percent cheaper than the original equipment from verizon. It was cheaper and it works.Great product !!!!!!",4
"-

cable was shorter than expected but it got to me fast and intact, and works great.",4
"Fine Charger-Took FOREVER to come

The product is fine, but when my charger breaks I don't want to wait 2 weeks for a new one...Which I had to.",1
"charger

Product came quickly and works just as expected. Its great to have an extra wall charger for such a good price.",4
"Good value

It was as described. New item with fast shipping. Very similiar to Verizon's model. Good value for generic charger.",3
"Great deal

This charger was priced right and arrived super fast. I would highly recommend it.",4
"AC Charger (Verizon LG VX8300

I am very pleased with the fast service I received from Amizon.comThe item I ordered came in good protective packaging.Thank you,Bill phillips",4
"Phone Charger..great buy

This home cell phone charger was a great buy. It was cheap and it is very reliable. I would recommend this product.",4
"Works perfect!

Works perfect! Ordered on Monday and received on Friday of same week. Good thng Verizon did'nt carry this anymore, I would have spent a lot more money on this with them!",4
"LG Charger

It works just as well as my original charger from Verizon, and the price is of course incredible. Some reviews comment that the cord is too short, but mine is almost as long as on the original, and is perfectly adequate.",4
"A penny for my thoughts

Believe it. $.01 + shipping = about $3.00. Works Great. Very Very Satisfied.",4
"Never had a problem!

Have ordered 6-7 of these chargers from this user and they ALL have worked beautifully. It's my own fault that I have a bad habit of leaving them in hotel rooms when I travel. But I will always come back to this user and buy more!",4
"vx8300

Worked with the vx8300, As others have said the first time it feels a bit stiff going in but all is well and it works great.",4
"LG and the AC

this item is works and it is great if you lost the first one. for the price you can't beat it if you don't have one get it.",4
"verizon LG VX8300 Outstanding quality

Product was excellent and works better than the verizon one and Boy was it cheaper! Cant go wrong with purchasing one of these.",4
"This item was not good

The Verizon charger I got for my daughter quit working a week after she got it. It would no longer charge her phone. Definitely poor quality.",0
"$2 Charger

I got this charger for about $2 so I cant complain. It is a tight fight into the phone though...",3
"Holy Moly!

I can't believe how awesome this charger is! When the 6 year old former charger accidentally got thrown away, I was devastated! How now to charge my awesome phone from 2006? Thank the heavens for Amazon's extensive product array! It showed up in a package and fit right into the wall outlet as described! No conversions from European style voltage, it's just plug and play, just like the original one! I'm one of the last people in America with this phone so I was pleased to find someone out there still has this part! My wife and I threw a dinner party when it arrived, we were so proud of our purchase. It's the best $3 I spent this year. From the get go, when the phone is plugged in, the charger effectively transfers energy from the wall into the phone's obsolete battery! Skip out on that ""smartphone"" and get yourself the LG VX8300. It offers 8 different mid-2000's era ringtones, memory enough for thirty text messages in your inbox, and none of that flashy BS that gets you unnecessarily hit on in public. I would recommend ordering this for yourself, even if you don't have a compatible phone. Just the mere notion that you might have this phone around somewhere else is sure to make any house party kickin'. WOW!",4
"VX5300 wall charger

I bought this charger for less than 3 bucks. My VX5300 still works great. An old phone for sure, but it lasts almost a week on 1 charge. And, I get reception everywhere.",4
"Good; nice quality, and works fine;

I bought it and came fast; Works fine; It is small and practical.The light is helpful; Very good price for this nice item.",4
"Get what you pay for

Very low price but did not fit my VX8300 phone.Item did not cost enought to send back just trashed it.",0
"garbage

The only thing I bought was a reminder that I should have spent more than $2.60. The light faded from its eyes after 4 uses. Lesson learn.",0
"you get whats advertised

Very good product - charger works with the phone they said it would work with - and at a fraction of the cost that your phone company will charge you. very rapid delivery :)",4
"Awesome

I highly recommend this product. I know it's olny a re-charger.I Plugged it in and my phone recharged and now i can use my phone,",4
"Works great

Very snug fitting - so snug - I thought it may not work at first - after using a few times -works great - does have a fairly short cord.",4
"Does what it says on the box.

The phone charger was in good, solid condition and worked perfectly for my old LG VX5300. Exactly what I needed.",4
"Cell Phone Charger

The charger seems fine and it shipped fast. However, It doesn't seem to fit in my phone as well as the origional charger did.",3
"HORRIBLE

Very slow delivery, I needed my phone wihin two days at least and thats what i was promised. My phone was delivered to me a week later and when it came It didnt fit! Nice package, bad delivery speed, not a good product.",0
"MY CHARGER

SOMETIMES THE CHARGER DONT WORK AND ITS HARD TO GET IT OUT OF THE PHONE SO I DONT REALLY LIKE IT BECAUSEOF IT IM SCARED IT MIGHT BRAKE MY PHONE",3
"Verizon wall charger that doesn't fit

product came in a timely manner ! But the prongs that were susposed to fit the charging port were to wide for the vx 5300 ? R they 2 different sizes ? product did not fit !",0
"Can't beat it for the price.

This is an old phone. How much do you really want to spend for yet another charger (because you left your other one at someone's house....). This does charge the phone although it was a little bit difficult to insert the end piece into the bottom of the phone. If you do it gently, it will fit in - don't try to force it. It was as described on Amazon. It arrived when it said it would and was packaged appropriately.",3
"Doesn't fit VX8300

Does not fit a Verizon VX 8300. Don't waste your time and money. Junk. Very disappointed with both products. Order elsewhere",0
"Just what we needed.

I ordered this for my dad who lost his while on a trip. It was exactly like the one he lost and does exactly what it is supposed to, but at half the price that his local cell phone company was charging.",4
"Doesn't Fit VX8300

Bought this to use with a VX8300 and it doesn't fit that phone! Useless! Fortunately we found another charger that fits without an issue.",0
"good

it works well as it is supposed to do. products can always be better and worse so i don't give a 5 or 1.",3
"LG VX8300 Charger

I ordered this charger but it does not fit my LG phone even though it says it fits a LG VX8300. The price was right but the fit was not.",0
"NOT VERY GOOD

IF YOU CAN I SAY BUY SOMETHING ELSE.THE CHARGER DOES NOT WORK WITH EVERYTHING. AND HAS NOWAY OF TELLING IF IS GOOD OR BAD.",1
"Verizon LG Battery AC Charger for Cell Phone

This is kept me in good stead. Has always worked....never failed me. I take it every where I go if I plan on being away over night. Husband has one too. We have used them both for a good many years now and they still work without fail.",4
"phone case

Bought this for my husband for Christmas and I think it was one of his favorite gifts. Made sturdy and proud to wear it being an EAGLES fan.",4
"The OEM Shop did not keep thier word!

I ordered a black berry battery and didn't get it. After accusing me of not picking up the package, i was never aware it reached my town; I get a notice from post office every time i get a package. I was offered to get the battery reshipped for free if i didn't give a bad review. As soon as i did remove it they canceled to re-ship and i lost my money and time. i payed $27.00 for shipping on a battery worth $6.95 and didn't get my battery and lost my shipping money.",0
"BB battery

Battery and back door received promptly after order. Battery was already 75% charged and charged quickly. Saved phone from having to be replaced by Sprintstore since they said they had no batteries for phone. Also made separate purchase from this vendor for charger which also received promptly",3
"Perfect

This is exactly what I was looking for! It holds my iPhone in it's Belkin case with no problem. I hate armband holders and this works wonderful so I can run or mow the lawn. The only think that is a little annoying is that when it rotates, it is a little off balance, but it still stays on and securely holds my phone.",4
"Does what it says it does, but no more :)

I was looking for a device that would allow me to play my songs on my Nokia 6230 phone through a regular headset. This adapter allows the Nokia phones to output mono signal and accept mic input. It does not put out stereo, it is not even pinned out to ever be able to do it.",4
"cell phone battery

This item does what it says. Talk time on my cell phone is about 3 times longer then my old battery.",4
"Cell Phone battery replacement

BTO has breat service. I initially received the wrong battery. Unsure if i gave them the wrong model # or if they sent wrong but they immediately corrected the issue and sent out correct one.No questions asked. Battery is original factory type, not a generic. Charged up and works great. Should last several years as did the first one.",4
"Sent wrong battery...

I was sent a cell phone battery other than the one I had ordered. I requested a refund of my double shipping costs (I had to return the wrong battery I was sent) since the error was not mine. I was refunded only the cost of the battery so I paid shipping costs twice for their error which I had explained in a brief email to them. I am a dissatisfied customer.",0
"Not bad for the price

Its not one piece like the picture shows. The plastic is kind of soft to the touch. But overall, its a cheap way to accesorize your phone!",2
"PLUS, It Looks Good!

This light-weight Bluetooth ear-piece is a smart buy. With one button ease, you can experience caller ID, control the volume, redial the last number, avoid calls, have 3-way calling - all up to 33' feet away from your phone. It can be adjusted for voice recognition for easy hands free calling. One of the best of its kind, it has been on the market for several years now and still going strong. Includes a USB adapter.",4
"decent BT headset w/ caller ID

having used this headset a few times, i noted that it syncs well and works well generally. but the fit around the ear is not optimal and sometimes the caller ID is flaky.",3
"Excellent ear piece

Best earpiece I ever had and it actually came in the mfgr. package. The one I bought on e-bay came in a plastic back with grass in it. Will never deal with that person again. I should have know to go to Amazon.com put purchase something like this.",4
"Good for a while, but then it degraded

We bougth two of these. One of them quit working and, since it was still under warranty, we sent it in for a replacement. The ""answer"" button of the replacement quit working three months later. Wasn't sure Moto sent us a new or refurbished one. Anyway, we are out of luck because the warranty expired.For the second one, it worked great for a year, then the mike really degraded. It was hard for the other caller to hear what we said into the mike. We were told that it sounded ""muffled"", but we couldn't figure out why.We are now looking to buy two new bluetooth, a little more than a year after we owned them.",2
"Waste Of Money

After doing a little research, I bought what I thought was a top of the line bluetooth headset from a well respected manufacturer. I have to comply with new laws in my state so why now spend the extra money on good quality, right?. I chose the H700 and boy was that a mistake. The first one arrived, I followed the instructions exactly and it failed to work. I returned it to the seller and they replaced it with a new one. Kind of a hassle but OK great now I've got a replacement and I am ready to go. I again followed the instructions exactly and it worked; well it worked in theory anyway. This headset is a very poor quality product. I am shocked that Motorola feels good about selling this with their name on it. Terrible voice quality made every call I made a very frustrating experience. The callers kept asking me ""what?"" multiple times during every call. It is just really a poorly designed and manufactured product. After two weeks with this pile of junk I have given up. I went to Target today and bought a wired version for $9 and it is fantastic. This one is going in the ""things to dump on ebay"" pile. I will not trust the Motorola name anymore. It is a lot of money so buy if you wish, but lower your expectations.",0
"Works well

Motorola H700 Bluetooth.Product received on time; it works well. Installed flawlessly with the Blackberry Curve; the sound is very good. I recommend the H700 as a very good Bluetooth device.",3
"Good product. Worth a buy!

I'm happy! I've had the Motorola Bluetooth HS850 for some time now and I think the H700 is a very good improvement & replacement!I read tons of feedback on this and the caveats that caught my eye were:1. Watch for counterfeits!2. Check what version you're getting: H700A, H700B or H700C! (sounds like B/C is better?)Pros:* Great volume (I've had to turn it down in my ""high roadnoise convertible!)* Very comfortable* looks great* Does not sit against cheek to muffle sound - I guess that's just correct ear placement.Cons:* Sound quality vs the HS850 is a little tinnier/highpitched, but only slightly!Overall: Well worth it! (I'm getting a second one for my wife)",3
"Great product!

This motorola H700 bluetooth is everything I had hoped it would be. I use it with the motorola krazor phone and it was very easy to get started with (my first bluetooth) and very easy to use. The sound is clear on both ends. I would highly recommend it.",4
"unreliable

The device was used with RAZR and I had a horrible time with it. It drops signals out of blue, the headset won't find the device even when the battery is in full condition. I have no idea when and how it works. It is just unreliable.",0
"convenient but noisy

I bought this product for my husband who travels alot. When I talk to him, it seems very noisy in the background. Once, he was in the airport and I couldn't hardly hear him over all the background noise, and he also sounded muffled at times, and it would cut out a little. I was also talking to him from the car and it had alot of background noise there too. It also has some static on the user end while talking. It is very convenient, but noisy.",2
"Great at least with a Motorola phone

Works great with my Motorola phone. Tried it with my work Nokia and there is a distinct echo and my voice is not clear on the other end. Think I learned that with bluetooth the phone matters as well as the headset. Either the Nokia is poor or the match between the headset and the phone is not good (which is why the 4 stars instead of 5). Motorola to Motorola works great.",3
"Motorola H700 Headset

One of the best overall headsets that I have used. Simple, good clarity, easy to use and light weight. Also, a great buy.",4
"Simply Terrible

absolutely terrible device....had it since christmas and it has been dissapointing to say the least. Always disconnects when I am on a call and it is made of cheap worthless pastic....it doesnt feel good on your ear either, I mean, if you shake your head you feel like its falling off. The only reason I give it 1 star is because it looks cool....hah thats it.",0
"signal not strong enough?

I'm disappointed in this product. I researched which headset I wanted for close to a month before going for the H700, after reading many good reviews. I was able to get it all paired and all but whenever I try to actually hear a call through the headset my phone gives a message saying the signal isn't strong enough. What the heck? I've wasted a LOT of hours trying to figure it all out from the skimpy instruction manual but now its been setting aside for the better part of 2 weeks because I just don't have time to mess with it. I'm making the trip to town in a few days and I'm hoping my cell shop will be able to help me out. I wish I wouldn't have bothered buying this. Too much hassle for my liking. Not user friendly.",1
"Busted

This product (probably defective because my first H700 worked fine) doesn't work well at all. The fully-charged battery dies after 15 min, there was static, etc. Better technology is out there.",1
"Disappointment

I bought this item for my daughter for Christmas. She was so excited until she tried to use it. It doesn't work. It took me an hour to fiqure out how to sent to back. I did this morning, but I have to pay the postage. I paid $8.50 to get it here, now I have to pay it again to return it. It seems it's not worth ordering anything when I have to have these additional expenses plus the dissatisfaction.Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset",0
"A PRESENT FOR MY MAMA

FAST SHIPPING. IT'S A GREAT PRODUCT THAT I HAD TO GET ONE FOR MY MOTHER. SHE SEEMS HAPPY WITH IT TOO",3
"MOTOROLA HEAD SET

I WAS VERY SATISFIED WITH THIS PROUDUCT AND THE SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE SELLER.VERY PROFESSIONAL",4
"Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset

Liked it for a moment Didn't really get to use it. It was stoling from me.I guest so one else like it too.",2
"EXCELLENT HEADSET

We purchase two of these headsets and have used them for some time without problem. They charge quick, are crystal clear and reliable. I would recommend this headset.",4
"Bluetooth

These devices are somewhat fragile and easy to lose. They should have device locators on them. It work well, but very short range of < 20 feet usually. Lots of static at times too.",2
"Motorola H700 Bluetooth

Motorola Bluetooth Headset H700When I first received this product, I had some difficulty pairing it with my cell phone. Make sure you read the instructions carefully! And make sure you keep the instructions-it comes in handy IF you buy a new cell phone. So far, I am loving my bluetooth",3
"Motorola H700

After considerable research, I selected this headset to go with my wife's new phone. The headset is great - clear at both ends of the conversation, easy to use and comfortable. We highly recommend this item.",4
"motorola h700 bluetooth headset

pros- easy to pair with treo 750- very long battery life- snug fit- inexpensive (see con below)cons- people on the other end often complain about muffling- appeared to have been opened/used/returned; i guess that's why the price was so low",2
"horrible motorola product

This thing was the biggest waste of money. Its unreliable, hardly ever works, and it does not securely stay on your ear. I charge it every night but it's usually dead by the end of the day even when it is turned off. I hate it and I wish I never bought the stupid thing.",0
"Survived a full wash cycle plus it's loud enough to hear people clearly!

I've owned about a dozen different BT headsets over the last few years. This is my favorite by far for a few reasons:1) I washed it in my jeans about a month ago and after it dried for 2 days it still works flawlessly! I can't believe it.... it was even a front load washer so it was an hour and forty minutes in there plus a super fast spin cycle! I almost just threw it away since I figured it was broken but decided on a lark to charge it and try it and was shocked when it worked just fine. I washed it along with the corded headset for my HTC PDA phone which came out in broken pieces.2) This is the only headset that is loud enough that I actually have to turn the volume down. With all the others I've owned I have had to strain to hear people, especially in the car.3) I've pocket dialed too many people to count with headsets in my pocket that are still turned on that redial the last call when a button is pushed... let's just say it's created awkward and embarrassing accidents... This powers off automatically when it's folded.4) With my phone at least, when it's activated during a call that I started on the handset it pairs easily and takes over the call whether it's from the closed/powered-off position or is on but I answered on the handset.5) I routinely talk on this for business con-calls from hotels for as much as 5 hours on a single charge, even post wash-cycle...6) It's got a standard mini-USB connector so I can charge it from my laptop with the same cable that charges my Kindle, phone, battery recharger and Kindle.Posted this review on the page of the Amazon merchant where I bought this, paid ~$40.",4
"Not worth the money

I received my H700 today. Following the directions, I fully charged it and then opened the mic boom to turn it on and pair it with my phone...it should have shown a steady purple light indicating that it was in pairing mode. Instead, I got the slow flashing blue light for receiving a call and it wouldn't pair with my phone.This headset is a piece of junk. I am returning it and looking for another, better quality headset.",0
"Motorola Bluetooth - Good Value

I purchased two of them recently - one for me and one for my wife and we are both happy with them. THe sound quality is very good and volume excellent. They are very light on the ear and comfortable to wear. Good value for a name brand electronic product, necessary in the car to avoid getting a ticket now.",3
"just as advertised

I ordered this bluetooth and got exactly what I ordered. Came on time and works perfectly fine. Good price compared to retail.",3
"Great Bluetooth Headset

This headset has been wonderful. I bought it to help free up my hands while driving my daily commute. I also like being able to see my signal meter and can tell when I am about to drop a call. It is light weight and I it connects with my RAZR almost instantly. Set up was very simple and the battery life if pretty good. It took some time to figure out all the features, but overall it pretty easy to use. The speaker is plenty loud even if there is a lot of outside noise, and the noise reducing technology has been wonderful when talking to other people. Everyone that I have talked to have said they have no problem hearing me even when the wind is blowing or when the window is down.",4
"A bit loose on the ear

Audio clarity incoming and outgoing is fine. Volume buttons easy to use. My only issue is it never quite sits firmly on the ear. If you bend over or move your head quickly, you risk dislodging the unit. When in place though, it is very comfortable and you don't know you are wearing it.",3
"Don't waste your money

I have had this headset for about a year. It has been nothing but a disappointment. EVERYONE I talk to complains that they cannot hear what I am saying. Most of the time I hear static too. It is totally worthless. At this point I rarely use it. The only reason that I gave it one star is because I had to in order to write the review. Really I give it a zero. I want my money back.",0
"Motorolla H700 Bluetooth Set

This product not only did what it said it would do but has excellent reception. There has not been any interference or background noise that would make it difficult to hear. And I received it very, very quickly!",4
"Motorola H700 Bluetooth is worth the money

I bought this for my husband and he loves the slim design. It is very light and easy to use. The reception is good and it is comfortable to wear over the ear.",4
"I can hear!!!

I have had bluetooths before but this one works well, is light clear and comfortable.",3
"easy to set up, works fine

My first bluetooth phone device. Had it for just over two weeks. The set up (pairing) was a snap, and so far, it works well. Easy to use (just flip open it); sound quality good (have a nokia phone). My only complaint is that it's on the pricey side; there may be better cheaper sets",3
"Best blue-tooth I seen

I never had any experience with a bluetooth before I bought this one. It was so easy to set up and everyone that looks at mine are impressed. I find it so handy and easy to use.",4
"You need this!

I love my Motorola H700 Bluetooth. Its small and feels great on my ear.",4
"Motorola H700

One out of three does not work and now I have to hassle with the manufacture to get a replacement. Such a failure rate is disappointing.",2
"Get what you pay for....

This case does the job. I am terrible at dropping my phones all the time so when I got my new phone I knew I needed to get a case. I looked around many different sites and this was the best looking/priced case I came across. However, the plastic piece over the keybpoard is a little tight but I loosend it up and it works fine. For the price, it can't be beat.",3
"no good

I should have known that ""free"" was too good to be true. Yes, the device is comfortable enough, but who cares if it's comfortable if the person on the other end can't hear what you are saying.I have used this for one day, am putting it in the garbage and ordering a 'real' handsfree device.",1
"Works well when not dropping calls

The sound quality of both incoming and outgoing on this phone is good. The battery life is as promised. The headphone is comfortable and stays in place. I do have problems though, where I get a message that the bluetooth signal is weak and I lose the connection. This occurs even when the phone is in my shirt pocket. Also, because of the behind the ear design, this headset does not stay in place as well if you where glasses.",2
"OK FOR THE PRICE

BODY GLOVE EARGLOVE FITS MY EAR FINE. THE SIZE AND WIEGHT ARE OK. AS FOR THE SERVICE, THEY COULD HAVE DONE BETTER. IT LOOSES THE CONNECTION AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF NOT BEING USED. SOMETIMES THE PERSON ON THE OTHER END CAN'T HEAR MY. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS HEARING THE PERSON ON THE OTHER END. IF I DIDN'T HAVE TO KEEP SETTING UP THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MY PHONE AND THE HEADSET, IT WOULDN'T BE THAT BAD.",1
"Very bad reception

I would return it if I had time to deal with that.",0
"Yes, bad audio

I also ended up with 2 of them when the first one was bad microphone per fellowes.com tech support. 2nd one is just as bad. Too bad. Light, comfortable, powers up in 2 seconds instead of the usual 4. Too bad no one can hear you when you attempt to use it. Was tested on 2 different phones and a bluetooth dongle on PC running skype. Good thing it was FREE",0
"You get what you pay for...

It's nice looking, and it stays on your ear very well without the bulk of some such as the Motorola HS810 series. That's about all that's good about it. (and the price)The headset has poor quality in the audio , it sounds pretty bad. Their is a lot of distortion compared to the Motorola HS810 I own as well. When you dial on your phone, the audio delays a lot with the sound, and it cuts out the person your talking to. It is slightly difficult to sync at first (due to the way the buttons are designed) but doesnt have problems connecting afterward. If you want a bluetooth headset and don't mind poorer quality audio and don't want to spend a lot for one, get this headset. For the other 99% of bluetooth phone owners, go with a better quality one.Also, for those of you who own a LG 325 with Sprint, do not buy a BT headset at all. Replace the phone. Make sure you get a phone that is known for connecting and synching with BT devices well. I worked for Sprint and now work for Verizon, and it (LG 325) has the lowest rating for bluetooth compatibilty and doesnt sync well ever. I notice people tend to blame the headset for not synching well but with the LG 325, (and some others) its the phone.",1
"function of the product

Mailing is fast, but a little trouble in the function, when using this bluetooth, the voice I heard is good, but the voice the other side heard is too low.",2
"Great so far!!

I've only had the device a week, but so far I love it. It seems to hold a good charge and overall has very good sound quality. The sound has a slight bassy sound, but overall very good. No issues yet with people hearing me. Comfortable fitting, and doesn't look quite as dorky as some of the others on the market (though my wife calls me robot-man).",3
"This Item Was No Good it did not work well

This item did not work well.You sent me a replacment and it did notwork well . Call the Mfg they do not mak it any mor and do not tec support it.",0
"worth purchasing it but.................

i bought 2 of them one for me and another for my friend. it is very easy to use with an aesthetic design. only problem with it is ver low microphone sensitivity. when i talk to someone using it i can barely hear voice clearly and also the person on the other side of phone is not able to hear my voice clearly(its just like noise)",2
"piece of junk

Just coz amazon is giving for free..dont count on it..its a piece of junk. buy a motorola one..thats much better",0
"Cool, Light and Sleek

Luv it, it's compact and sits behind your ear and is not noticeable like those sitting right on the ear making you look like a geek.",4
"ok, but...

Been living with this for over 6 months now, it works ok and the sound is clear and everyone can hear me fine, but it is sometimes problematic, as it is not easy to turn on when someone calls unless it is already on to begin with, have to press the button multiple times. In addition, no longer using it as I have lost the rubber earpiece and cannot find a place that sells replacements. Without this, the headset is useless and it is molded to go into your ear and helps the headset stay attached to your head.",2
"what a horrible unit

This unit looks and feels pretty good, but it works really poorly. The sound quality is mediocre at best; transmission is even worse. It had trouble linking with my phone off and on (while I understand incompatibility, I hate it when things work *sometimes*!).As far as I'm concerned, the worst problem is that there's no longer *any* support for this product (look at the Body Glove Web site --- it's gone!), unless of course you got it from your cell phone company, when they'll probably help you.",0
"Pretty low end

I got this headset for free with a T-Mobile V360 activation on amazon. As a free throw in it's been adequate, but don't go out and buy one yourself. Some people I've spoken to with it have heard me well enough, but others said it was a struggle to hear me. Either way I had to talk louder than would be ideal if I hadn't been alone in my apartment or car.I haven't seen any bluetooth headsets with uniformly excellent reviews, so I don't pin all the blame on the BlueVoice, but I do think its quality is on the lower end of what's available. I'm now going to try out a Motorola HS820 to see how that works, thus ending my monthlong experiment with the BlueVoice.",1
"So bad its not worth having.

I already had a Motorola HS800 (i think thats the model) and it works great. I got this free with my RAZR. The thing is horrible. It crackles and people complain with inability to hear me. This will go in a drawer until I find some sucker to take it.",0
"You get even *LESS* than what you pay for...

In my case there was no price low enough to make me keep the headset (actually I paid nothing for it, since it came for free with the cell phone that I bought; yet I returned it). Overall, it was of no service. See comments below:PROS:** It was very confortable on the ear (either one)** I could hear very well** nice look, easy to charge and useCONS:** pick-up/transmission of my voice was basically absent, even with the microphone completely extracted. I tried to call friends, colleagues and myself (answering machine at home, other cell phone's voice mail, work voice mail), but my voice was always ""far away"" and mixed with noise: and this in the best situation possible, that is, myself alone in a perfectly quiet room. As soon as I drove my car (which is *very* quiet), entered a normal room or just walked outside, people at the other side of the communication could not hear me. The only way to speak to them was to remove the headset from my ear and put the microphone in front of my mouth (but I could not hear them anymore).I use a lot my cell phone and I need to be able to talk to people and have a clear communication, so this headset was a no-go for me. Maybe my unit was defective, even though I read other reviews with similar problems with the microphone. Anyway, if it comes for free with the phone, you can always give it a shot, but before paying for it, make sure that my case was (or is) and isolated one.On the positive side, I never had a problem with returns to Amazon.com, which in my opinion is a very reliable place to buy from, so if you buy it here you can be sure you can return it within 30 days with no problems (they pay for shipping it back if the item is defective). Hope this is helpful.",0
"Perfect fit and Perfect price

Headset connected on the first try with my blackberry 7520, I had to find the code before it connected. It fits perfectly behind my ear, it doesnt feel like its going to fall off like the other headsets that just hang on to your ear. Sound quality is excellent on both sides. The earbud doesn't bother me like other people. Only downside is that I cant find a charger for the car.If your constantly moving while on the phone, this is the ear piece for you. It's almost invisible to the naked eye, and dont forget the price, you cant bet it.",3
"GARBAGE

Do not waste your money. I took a chance thinking this may be a bargain. Purchased for $40. I can hear others very well, but everyone I speak to has problems hearing me. Very aggravating to use. Sometimes you get what you pay for",0
"Lower-end quality

The main complaint is simply that the people I called always complained it was hard to hear me. The headset was used with Motorola V360 and was thrown in as a freebie. I don't know if this is due to the phone (which is new) or the headset, but at this point I cannot use the headset, period.",1
"keep yelling

Looks like, the manufacturer has never tested this product. Pls dont ever think of using this, even you get it as a freebie.",0
"piece of garbage

Even if you get it for free, it's not even worth spending time to try it. The worst piece of electronic equipment I've ever bought. The other party hears nothing, and as if someone hears anything, that is like you talking thousand miles away from the mouth piece. Do NOT buy it. They should discontinue it already.",0
"OK for the price

$99.99: No$39.99: NoFREE + Free Ship: YES",2
"Not for use with Motorola v557

Had two of this units thinking somthing was worng with the 1st. Could not be heard well on either of the two using my new v557. I have a logitech that works fine but is bulky, the Earglove is built for comfort. I could also hear callers well,they just can't hear me which makes it useless. I plane to try it with my son's Nokia before sending it back. It does fit well.Chris G.",0
"Piece of junk

I figured what the heck some people had success with it and some didn't. Sound is great, Mic sucks and if you think you are going to get support after purchase don't count on it, for now it has gone to the junk drawer. I now have a motorola HS820.",0
"Incompatible with SONY-Phone

I just bought W600i (Sony Ericson) phone and this headset come free with it. I'm so excited to see how it works with my phone because this is my first bluetooth headset... and it makes me so disapointed. The phone is able to detect the device but whenever I transfer the voice from phone to headset and the phone is reseted!!! Never able to use it to hear or talk!!! It is comfortable as the *earglove* but it is totaly useless for me.",0
"DON'T BUY IT FOR MP3 PHONES -- IT CANNOT PLAY AT ALL

I was excited when I got my EarGlove BlueVoice headset with a new Motorola V360 that has an MP3 playback function. But I became totally frustrated when I started to try. I had some difficulty pairing the headset with the cell phone, but what's terribly worse is that the headset cannot play MP3 at all, not only the MP3 songs you have downloaded into the phone but also the hi-fi ring tones. All music and ringtones are totally inaudible.I have to give up using the earglove bluevoice headset and use the MP3 function with the wired earphone. It is a terribly awkward and frustrating given that I have chosen the cell phone and the headset for MP3 playback especially.Any idea how to fix it? Or any replacement bluetooth headset worth buying?",0
"Comfortable, Easy to Use, and FREE. Whatelse you expect??

I bought this piece with Moto RAZR V3 phone and I got it free.I've been using this for 10 days, the first day I had hard time to configure and also felt very uncomfortable to place in my ear until I read the user guide. While reading the user guide I got very good idea with this piece and since then I'm very comfortable to use this. Believe me, I never had any issues with this. I talked with this in my bedroom and keeping the phone in the living room, I noticed the blue tooth signal is low but i was able to talk comfortably without any disturbance. Its easy to adjust the volume also.BOTTOM LINE : Its comfortable, Easy to use and its a BLUE TOOTH and its FREE and I dont expext more than this.",3
"worth the money

I bought this from Amazone for $30. Not as good when you walking around. You will hear noise when walking around otherwise it works good.",3
"Good looks and thats all

I gave one star for the good looks rest all functions can frustrate you while using. The makers of this headset put all effort on form and none on functionality that will actually work.",0
"Good one

It is a great thing...Bought for my girl-friend...She loves it, and now I feel safer when she drives and talks :)",3
"are you serious?

I can't believe that Amazon would sell this headset. Why give something away for free if it doesn't work???? JUNK!!!",0
"Poor reception and the other end has hard time hearing with minial background noise

The reception is very poor with my Motorola RAZR through. The receiving end can never make out what I'm saying because it's very choppy and has massive background noise. When I have the phone in my pocket, the reception gets worse than when I'm away from my desk and the phone is on my desk. The Bluetooth signal does not go through a thin wall on an apartment.",4
"Avoid This Device

Difficult for the person on the receiving end to understand, impossible to train, very bad voice recognition.",0
"Good value for money

I like the headset - the sound quaity is better than the other headsets I have used in the past and I can hear clearly even in a crowd. The only dowside I have noticed that - it feels a little heavy at times.",3
"free crap

Even though it was free, I was hopeful it would be ok because it is my first bluetooth device. Unfortunately, other than the fact that I finally understand what BT is all about, it's useless. I can hear fine but the other person says it's garbled. I'm a little discouraged with BT technology but I'm sure if I invest in time and money, I'll find a real good headset.",0
"Absolutely TERRIBLE with the RAZR VC3!

It came free with the phone so fortunately I can't complain too much, but it is absolutely terrible. The sound is continually garbled and it cuts in and out, making it practically unintelligible. A fun toy to try for the first time for free, but now it's going in the trash and I'm buying a 'real' bluetooth headset.",0
"Dont buy even if it is free!!

The person in the other side of the conversation will not be able to hear well. What is the point in having a headset when people cannot hear well. I returned it after a day.",0
"Waste of time

I received this as a prize. It won't connect at all. In fact, it continues to display the red led light (no blinking). I charged it plenty. I tried connecting it to a Sanyo and to a Motorola Q. No success. It's a joke for a headset.",0
"Infra red blue tooth?

I used this product one day.Everyone i talked to complained about it. It works ok if the two devices are no more than 3 ft from each other and in sight of one another. When i called coustomer support using the device the Rep. said we had a bad connection,so i turned off the device and the connection was clear. The Rep. then gave me the run around, something about buying it through Amazon so they wernt responsable and i needed to take it up with them. So you might say im not happy with my purchase",0
"Lousy microphone

The headset fit well and was fairly comfortable. I could hear people fine, but had to shout for them to hear me (even in a quiet room with the boom extended). I returned it within a few days.",1
"performance

i think it is useless, it works only in very close vicinity to the device otherwise too much noise. If u r talking to someone, they dont hear you well.I dont recommend this device although it is relatively cheap.",0
"Bluetooth Connection Drops Between Calls

When you get it to work right, it actually works pretty nicely with my Siemens S66. Sound quality is good, and the folks on the other end of the conversation have no problems hearing me. I don't like how the earpiece itself fits to my ear -- it sort of hangs just outside of it, so sometimes I have to press it to my ear to block out any outside noise, like road noise when I am driving -- but, otherwise, it works fairly well, so long as I'm in the middle of a conversation.Between calls, though . . . Well, that's another story entirely, and renders this headset virtually worthless to me.Let's set the stage, shall we?I'm about to hit the road, so I handshake the headset to my cell phone. It's the first time connecting, so no problems at all. I make a test call to make sure all is going well. Dial my home number, hit the button to switch to the headset, click, I hear my works like a charm. Time to hit the road!About ten minutes later, my cell phone rings. Perfect! I tap the button on the headset. Still ringing. Hm. All right, I hit the pick-up button on the cell, then the button to switch to the earpiece. Instead, I get the speaker phone. Bweh?!After I finish the call, I look at the cell phone screen, and see that the Bluetooth connection has dropped. Grrr . . . All right, pull over. Make sure the earpiece is on. Yep, the LED is blinking. Try turning it off, then turning it back on. Nope, still not connecting. Hrm. Maybe just needs to be resynced. Instructions say to hold the volume toggle up or down for 10 seconds until the LED starts flashing. All right, holding it down now. Five seconds, 10, 15 . . . What the heck! Let's try up. Five, 10, 15 . . . Still just doing the occasional green blink at me. Starting to tick me off now. REALLY JAM is down. Five, 10, 15 . . . Nothing. REALLY JAM it up. Five, 10 . . . Blinky! All right, set the phone to resync as well . . . There we go! We have connection again. Woohoo! Just a fluke maybe? Back on the road we go.Out of curiosity, I check the phone screen periodically to see how the Bluetooth connection is holding up. Five minutes, still good. Ten minutes, still good. Fifteen . . .Dropped again.This time, I hit the pick-up button on the headset, and it actually reconnects on its own! Bluetooth icon shows full connect on my cell. Woohoo! I call my folks to give them an update on some stuff going on to test things out. 15 minute phone call, no problems.I stop checking the phone for now, and just continue on my way. Then, I stop an hour later for a quick breakfast, and check the phone once more. Bluetooth's dropped again. This time, hitting the pick-up button doesn't bring it back, either. GRRR! Again with the Dance of the Volume Toggle, and I get it connected again.I finally get to my destination an hour or so later, and -- imagine that! -- Bluetooth's dropped AGAIN.Now, I used a Logitech headset flawlessly for a year until the shoddily-constructed baby boom mic stopped working. Never had connect problems with it, though. This ruddy piece of junk can't seem to go 15 minutes without timing out if there's not an active conversation happening.In short, it's useless. Find something else that works. This ain't it.",0
"Don't waste your money--or time

I bought this headphone from a Sprint store (groan) and hate it! It synced to my Palm Treo 650 with no problems, but the reception is horrible. When I use it, people on the other end of the phone complain they can't hear me and the static both ways is awful.Tried to return it to the Sprint store, but since the 2 weeks was up, I'm stuck with it. It's going to the techo garbage pile and I'm ordering a Motorola from Amazon.",0
"good price, but this is nothing special. also good tech support

I have been using this headset for about three months now, and while I am not intensely dissatisfied, it is certainly nothing special. I am using it with a Treo 650, and while it ""paired"" on the first try and seems to interconnect reasonably well, the volume I can get from the set allows me to use it only in relatively quiet areas. For example, it is useless in an airport, and I can barely hear it when driving at highway speed in my car (which is fairly quiet). The other concern I have is the distance I can move from my phone and maintain call quality. I begins to degrade rapidly at 4 to 6 feet with no obstacles in between me and the phone, which is significantly less distance than I expected. I can't really say how long the charge will last, but I have now used mine about 2 hours between charges without any issues.Finally, I am really pleased with tech support. My first unit malfunctioned after about 3 months, so I arranged a return via email, and they shipped me a new one the same day they received the old one. Not bad!",1
"There's a reason Amazon is giving it away for free

Mediocre to horrible I would say. First of all, DO NOT get anywhere near a laptop with a wireless card or a running microwave oven because your bluetooth connecting will drop at the drop of a hat (no pun intended).Secondly, while the earpiece sound quality is acceptable, all people that I talked to using this headset have commented that I sound like if I was talking out of a ""toilet bowl"". Horrible microphone quality.Only reason I give it two start is because of low price, and its free if you get a new plan/phone from amazon. Otherwise, get a motorola or something built with more quality if you can spare a few more bucks. This thing WILL annoy you.",1
"Was skeptical, but satisfied after a week of use.

I've gone through a handful of headsets over the past couple years. I figured for sub-$30 shipped I'd give this one a try to see how it worked with my RAZR. The sound is very good and I've had zero complaints from people on the other end. It's a tad large but it fits me well and even after extended use it's remains comfortable. It reminds me of the old Jabra 200 I had, which was twice the price.",4
"Looks cool, everything else is terrible

Bought it to use with a Treo 650, synch'ed without problems, but... static is terrible even when I'm two feet away, answering my phone from the headset works one out of 10 times, hanging-up has the same reliability. Turning it on and off is also a problem. Bought it and am returning it.",0
"Totally not worth buying!!!

I got this headset yesterday and the earpiece gives quite a good quality, but the person on the other end can understand a maximum of 25% of what is being said. THis is totally not worth any money. Even if you get it for free: don't take it, it will only make you angry everytime you use it...pay some more and take something else, but NEVER go for this one!!!!",0
"Not Worth the Money

As others have stated, it has a fine ear piece, however the mic is only good in the car (with the windows rolled up). The people I talked to on it all had problems hearing me. When they could hear me, they complained that the mic quality was bad.I bought the Plantronics Discovery 640 and am very happy with it.",1
"Body Glove EarGlove BlueVoice Bluetooth Headset

The headset works fairly well, but is uncomfortable to wear for very long.",2
"Bang for the Buck

I've used this headset for a few months now and it works fine for me. You could go with a more expensive headset, but for my basic needs this was perfect.",3
"Nice

This is a nice lil unit. It syncs up nicely with my phone. The sound quality and clarity is fine. The price was extra nice, being that it cost 99.00.On Amazon it was less than 35 with shipping,however I understand the manufacturer has discontinued it, still a great buy.I have no trouble wearing it and I wear glasses or shades all the time, it's a comfy fit. I have no trouble answering calls with the one touch operation, or I can use hands free. I don't use the extended mic, it works well in the normal position, although it does appear to be a lil fragile, otherwise, I like it.",4
"says what it does, not a bad headset with the price

i got this headset for free along with my t-809 cellphone.this bluetooth headset was easy to install and is actually pretty comfortable wearing it (either on the right ear or left ear).there are two downsides to this headset though.1) the case that comes along with the headset (called bodyglove case or something similar to that) is absolutely junk! worse than junk. it is dangerous. at first, i was really happy about the case because it is compact, and stylish by design and color.instead of using it to carry the headset, i often used it as a body-cover for my cellphone.HOWEVER, i soon realized that after about two weeks of using the case, the bendable metallic parts eventually tore the case nylon apart and made the case very dangerous for a user to carry or open the case.so far, i have cut myself more than three times by these very sharp and very sturdy metals that stick out of the case. i threw away the case to make myself less ""cut"" from using the cellphone. What a waste...2) i am not sure if you guys knew this or not, but, this headset cannot play any mp3 music files. in order to listen to mp3 quitely in the library, i usually use headphone that came along with the cell phone... and whenever i do this, bluetooth setting on the headset is reset and thus i have to pair the headset with my cell phone every time i listen to the mp3! maybe this is just for my cell phone but this problem made me discontinue using this headset.3) also, as you might have expected, reception isn't that great. but i guess this is true for all kinds of wireless accessories so i will not comment on that.well well.if you want a cheap wireless headset with very basic functions, this is one for you.although not stylish as motorolla ones, this is still reliable product with adjustable volume and switch to accept the calls.however, if you are looking for a life-long, good-quality headset, i will go with either wired one or ones from different companies.",3
"The product is good except that the battery life is very short

The product is good except that the battery life is very short. It is quite a handy product especially when you're traveling or driving. Another problem I found with the product is that the voice seems like I'm speaking on speaker mode on my phone. Also, the charger is a little bulky and the manufacturer can surely shink it down.",2
"Worst BT headset on the market

I got this along with my LG PM-325 Sprint phone. It never syncs correctly and shuts off all the time in between calls. Do not buy this item unless you want a perpetual headache. It is more dangerous to drive using it than just talking into the handset. I am always trying to get it to turn back on even if it has only been seconds between calls.",0
"No one can hear me!!!!

As some mention, don't bother spending your money on this one. I can hear people fine but no one can hear me. It's more of an aggrivation to use it then not. Find something else, I am.",4
"Not the greatest Bluetooth headset ever...

I'm sure there are better products out there. This one is not very good at all. I'm glad it was free with my phone! Would not recomend!!!",1
"One word: JUNK

This unit looks great and seems like a terrific design, but unfortunately, it works horribly. Don't waste your money.",0
"not so good

lots of static from both sides of the conversationbattery life was not the best",0
"good headset

Loved this headset but it runs out of battery life way too quickly. Very comfortable and i love how you can put it on either ear.",3
"Piece of junk

I can hear people fine but no one can hear me. I returned it and got a replacement and it's the same. This production is defective. Unless it's totally free (it came with my Palm650), otherwise don't buy it.",0
"clip broke

The clip broke from daily use. i seldom use this case and when i do its at work (office job) im glad it fell off when i was sitting here or the phone would be gone too. Kool Kase is another brand with the same design. i would skip and get a rugged brand. This was a nice looking case.",0
"Cell phone case

The Universal 10 Armor Case was just what I wanted. Other cell phone cases are soft and offer no protection for people like me who drop mine on occasion. The clip is super too. Price was right.",4
"IQ Armor Case Belt Clip

This phone case is by far one of the best with the exception of one very weak point---that being the belt clip. The hinge point for the belt clip is a very weak point, made of plastic and is easily broken rendering the whole case useless. I sent an email to Technocel of my complaint but received no answer. Why they would manufacture such a fine case and put a weak plastic clip on it is beyond me. My two initial cases were purchased from my phone server. I ordered my third one from Amazon, received today, but must return as I ordered the wrong one. I ordered the medium and need the small.",3
"Excellent Buy!

I bought this case for my Dad as a Father's Day present. I wasn't sure if it would be the proper size, but estimating it, it looked right. It turned out to be PERFECT. His old case was too large and the phone frequently fell out. But this case holds the phone safe and secure. The phone itself is smaller than the case, but the elastic on the sides is nice and taut. It holds the case sides against the phone extremely well. He can even turn it upside down and it stays in the case without moving even a bit. He's a Die Hard Raider fan to top it off, and he loves it!!The detachable clip on the back is great. He really enjoys that it comes off with the push of a button, but stays secure on the case throughout the day, and also that it has a click rotate function. Overall, a perfect purchase.",4
"strange shape

This wont fit the razr the most popular phone on the planet They also made it way thicker than it ever needs to be( if the razr did fit you could put 3 of them in it). The only cheap part on it is the small half moon that you would clip a cord on to to catch the case if it fell off your belt. That is made of plastic and broke the first day i put it on my belt. This case looks nice and is strong would fit a phone like the LG vx6100",3
"phone case

Bought this for my husband for Christmas and I think it was one of his favorite gifts. Made sturdy and proud to wear it being an EAGLES fan.",4
"DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do not buy this item to protect your Treo 700w PDA phone, I have used aluminum cases with my PDAs for years and have never had a problem. The second day with this case I had to slide my PDA out of the case and when I did, the case broke my phone by damaging the keyboard. I ended up having to get a replacement phone because the keyboard (specifically 1 key - Q - that gets caught by the tab that holds the phone in place) was broken by this case.",0
"Not what I expected.

It seems to be very thin, I was expecting a thicker case. When I try to take it off my phone it feels like I'm going to break in half.",2
"Flimsy, but cute print

It protects the phone for sure, but it's very thin and near impossible to remove. I almost damaged my phone doing so!",1
"Great find for the price

This was one great find for the price, it is made of hard durrable plastic it is two pieces a belt clip and the holder clips onto the belt clip it does not spin so your phone falls out, its holds it in there snug. They have all 32 teams so order one today.",4
"Good case at a reasonable price

It's what I was looking for, a good clear protective case at a reasonable price for my LG CU500. Easily snaps onto the phone, but a little hard to take off. Although there isn't really any reason to take the case off, unless you wanted to access the battery compartment. The case is fitted or cut so that you can still access the headphones, recharger/data port, and the side buttons (which might be harder for some, if you thought you had problems with the buttons without the case) with the case on. The belt clip also securely locks the phone in place at any angle. Thanks!",4
"Protects your phone from scratches

Wanted a cover but not something bulky, this was it. It is like the iskin for the ipod. Non slip grip, cushions the phone so if you do drop it, it absorbs the shock. Only thing is that when you close the phone, it may not close properly since there is a thin layer now, so make sure you hit the end button when you're done talking.",3
"not really good

I got this for my daughter a few years ago and she only had it a short time before it started ripping and tearing and wasnt any good anymore.",0
"Great value

Seeing that I only paid about $1 for the item, I can't really complain. Although, its made of a pretty cheap silicon, and doesn't fit the phone very well. However, it gets the job done and I recieved exactly what I expected when I ordered it, a $1 case.",2
"Case Cover doesn't fit properly

This case is wonderful in the fact that it molds nicely to the phone. HOWEVER, and this is why it only gets two stars, it doesn't close all the way because of the silicon pieces INSIDE. Thanks and have a nice day.",1
"Love It!

I love the cell phone cover! It fits perfectly and is nice to hold on to. I'm not afraid that my phone will get scratches anymore.",4
"Good deal

This product was a very good price. Much cheaper than I found it locally. I don't use it very often but it seems to do the job nicely when I do.",3
"Cool case and good protection.

Before buying this case, I kept my Treo 700P in pristine condition. 10 minutes after placing the phone in it and carrying on my hip.. it falls out. The screw that holds the case to the holster is not a good design. Luckily the case protected the phone. I have to give it a thumbs up in that area. I will be carrying the phone in the case inside my pant pocket from now on...",1
"Battery doesn't work

Got the 1800mAh battery for my palm treo 650 and after installing it found that the battery simply will not charge, even though the charge light indicator is on. Have not gone about returning battery yet but it is a big frustration that it doesn't work at all.",0
"Works fine

This charger works fine on my Droid Incredible 2 as well as other micro usb phones. It has red light when plugged in and you can use the phone while charging without losing any sensitivity on touch screen.",4
"Not Very Useful

I tried it for about 3 weeks. Stuff gets stuck inside it, and my phone gets dirty. Because of the case the dirt/leaves/grime that sometimes gathers in my pockets or on my car seat get caught under the case and stays there. I have a concern about dirt getting caught under the case and scatching up my phone. I could take a picture with it on, but it didn't really protect my buttons from getting pushed accidentally. It didn't fulfill my expectations, really. The belt clip went really fast. It didn't break, it poked me and made the phone more difficult to handle. I took it off the first day. After about 3 weeks of having to take off the case and clean my phone, I took the case off for good. It might be okay for someone who's life is spotlessly clean. I have kids and dogs, so that isn't me.",1
"Good

Everything ok, i used it a few times and then changed the phone so I dont need it anymore...after few months of non-using the product falls into pieces...",2
"wonderful

the charger i ordered got here early and is wonderful. its cheep in price not quality.",4
"stereo headset for cellphone

so far i am pleased with this product. the sound quality is good and i like the double earpiece. my only complaint is it doesn't stay in my ear very well,but i think that's just my ear shape/size since i've had this problem with other earpieces.",3
"Truth in Advertising

These are the real deal! I finally found a truly OEM Stereo Headset. They cost a bit more than others advertised but are well worth the extra dollars.",4
"Earbuds Not Designed for Ears

I was interested in these primarily for listening to music with my KRZR K1M. Problem is, they're designed as a series of shapes (circle, cylinder, etc.) with little thought given to whether they'll stay in the ears. An alternate product is Moto's headphone adapter SYN1503), which provides a 3.5mm jack that you can use with the earbuds of your choice. For me, that worked a lot better, though I lost the ability to answer calls with the earbuds in place.",1
"works great

For the price - you cant go wrong with these. Plugs right into the mini-usb hole. Microphone works well - could not tell difference from using phone mic when called by wife.Little ugly in plain white - but for 9 bucks what are you going to do?",3
"100% recommended!

This fits my Motorola E815 perfectly! Case quality and construction are very good. It is a discrete and professional looking case -- you cann't see the ""Technocel"" logo very well in normal activity. That's good!This is my first horizontal case... I think I will like it better than the snap-in holsters that manufacturers used to include with their phones. It doesn't poke into my side like the vertical cases!",4
"Custom Fit Leather Case

The thing I like about this case is that hook thing that comes with it. The other verizon leather case is better.",2
"not a great custom fit

this product needs a better custom fit. It slides around too much it needs a smaller fit it is too big.",3
"Poor quality

Well what can I say. I got what I paid for. The case is flimsy and cheap and protects almost nothing on the phone. Avoid",1
"The Best

I've tried a lot of head set and this is by far is The Best.If there is a better one out there,please let me know.I bought three!!!",4
"Fantastic

Used with a Sony Ericsson walkman camera phone. No static like the countless others I've used.",4
"Poor Quality

This headset only worked for 1 year. After one year, it started breaking down. First, the ear-hook was broken because of the weak plastic material. Then it has the charging issue. No matter how long I charged it, LED light was RED and flashing.Just called SONY customer service but they cannot help me at all since the waranty is only good for 1 year.Here's my conclusion --- why I spent more money on SONY's product if it only works for 1 year.I should buy a ""workable and cheaper"" headset from the other providers in the future, even it only works for 1 year. At least I won't have a bad feeling when I need to replace it.",0
"Sony Ericsson HBH-610a Bluetooth Headset

I was very disappointed in this device with my Verizon Razor V3M phone. The sound quality on the other persons end was ""distant"", ""tinny"" and the headset itself crackled LOUDLY with static. It reminded me of the old GI PRC-4 (the huge ""walkie talkie in WW2 movies) in sound quality.It does avoid picking up background noise, but it does so via a ""auto-mute"" which folks I was talking to found most disconserting. Rather like an old speakerphone. It is a good feature. Just not there yet.On the assumption it might be my phone I also ""bound"" it to various other phones and all had similar results.Also the ear clip clamps painfully tight onto ones ear. You don't notice it for almost 2 min, but then it gets increasingly discomforting. Sort of like trying to wear a clip-on earring on your ear proper not the lobe. I have returned my Sony Ericsson HBH-610a Bluetooth Headset for a refund and have gone back to my old jabra BT350 headset with renewed respect for it.",0
"Works well, but...

...it is VERY uncomfortable after only a few minutes. It does come with a lanyard to hang it around your neck when you are not using it. I like that because I am a little suspicious of Bluetooth as well as the effects of other radiation over the long term. You can get the earpiece away from you head when not in use. I might have tired something else, though, with how this feels on the ear.",2
"Will not pair with a Motorola Q

Have a Q? You need to purchase the HBH-IV835 from Sony Ericsson",1
"For Samsung this SUCKS!!!!!!!!! (Dont buy!)

I have the Samsung sgh-t809 phone and when the Ericsson hbh-610a can in the mail I was happy. After the first time I tried the headset I started to get a loud kracing noise in the backround . I called samsung and they were no help so then I called Sony ericsson and said (sometimes Sony ericsson hedsets might not be compatible with other brands of phone). But the problem is that it did say that it would work with other brands of phones.Pros: Looks cool, long battery life,Cons: Might only work with there own brand, Uncomfortable, Donsent fit wellon ear",1
"Bluetooth: The next generation

The HBH 610 marks a definate advancement in bluetooth headsets.Sony refers to DSP (digital signal processing) which they say improves clarity for both you and your caller. Their claim here is it filters out background noise so that only your voice is heard by the caller. Whatever the technology, it's a definate improvement.I've been using bluetooth headsets for over three years now, and this is my third model. The HBH-610 has eliminated many of my major complaints. It offers the clearest sound, greatest range, and quickest connectivity. There's no annoying 'bluetooth echo' and it comes closest to achieving the 'bluetooth ideal': Having your caller be unaware that you're using a headset.Sony also claims 'instant volume adjustment': When you enter a noiser area, the unit will automatically adjust volume for optimal hearing. I've found this to be very effective and a great feature.Comfort is fairly good. Nice compact size and light weight. However, there are few adjustments that can be made to the fit, so you may not achieve what feels like the 'perfect fit' for your ear. Nonetheless, it's comfortable to the point where you may forget you have it on.While I'm someone who will always watch for advancements in the area of bluetooth technology, the HBH-610 should keep me satisfied for the foreseeable future.",3
"Sony Ericsson HBH-610

I happend to own several different Bluetooth units (Motorola, Jabra250, Logitech freedom and Cardo Scala500) I have purhcased this bluetooth device somewhere else (cheaper) and all i can say is that this is the best I have ever tested. 61/2 hours of talk time, 300 hours of standby, clarity of calls is great, never dropped connections ( lot of them actually do it while talking, which very annoying),no static. So Far motorolas units are worst, Logitech is good but bulky/heavy and don't fit too good. Scala500 ( I have 2 of them in different colors)are also good I would rate them after Sony Ericsson. I would definitelly recommend this unit to everybody. Looks great too.It was definitelly worth of buing it and I'll keep using it for a long time. I use it with Samsung D600 and Samsung D500 phones.",4
"DSP bluetooth headset

Sony Ericsson came out with a winner in this new 'DSP' (Digital Signal Processing) headset. It is light, easy to use, and has very clear reception and transmission. Although people on the other side of the phone will have told you that you sound a bit distant, but still remain clear. This is probably due to the shortness of the microphone pickup. You can easily rotate the earpiece hook to switch from left to right and vice versa. The only negative side is a slight discomfort from the earpiece when you use it for a wee length of time. This is perhaps because the earhook does not allow the earpiece to move to fit the ear at an angle, and therefore add pressure to the ear. I would still rate it highly. And it is relatively easy to setup.",3
"Perfect Handsfree for Sony Ericsson Phone - Update: Doesnt last for too long

I love this headset as this is the first bluetooth device that made me feel the bluetooth technology works.I used to own Scala headset with Sony Ericsson 610, I had so many issues with it after few weeks that I had to delete the device and reassociate the device before every use. What a pain in the neck.This headset is excellent. If my Sony Ericsson phone (Z520a) has bluetooth on, this one automatically associates itself with the phone without any issues. I love when I can transfer from handset mode to bluetooth seamlessly.Also, the battery seems to last for several days and charging is pretty fast.Love it.. a little pricey but definitely worth the price.11/27/07 - Sorry about disappointing.. The product did not work suddenly with any device.",4
"Works without problems

Keep in mind that this is my first bluetooth headset. I can see why some have mentioned that there is a slight digital sound to voices but honestly it doesn't bother me (it's similar to comparing a cell phone versus a landline phone). What is more important was that voices were always clear and audible (both mine and the other party). The noise cancellation when in a noisy environment seems to work very well also. It has a small size and is lightweight that is not bothersome. It connects very quickly and easily every time. The voice recognition feature works very well also. There are absolutely no ""problems"" with the headset, only requests for improved features such as: make it easier to put on and have the flexible clip that goes around the ear adjust to your own head for a more comfortable fit, develop a way to store or carry the headset without fear of damaging it (it comes with a strap that has a quick disconnect meant to wear around your neck) and lastly, use a smaller, more travel-friendly charger. It did not receive 5 stars because it is not perfect yet, but it is close and I'm very happy with it -- especially considering how many problems my sister and some other people have had using bluetooth headsets (mainly voice quality issues).",3
"Good technology, poor implementation.

I received this headset yesterday and was eager to try it out seeing as I have had a multitude of Bluetooth headsets* over the last 2 years. Of all these headsets I have had I enjoyed the Logitech Mobile Freedom the most. Althought the Mobile Freedom isn't the most comfortable ( for my ears anyway ) It did performed to spec. with what Logitech's 'Windstop' technology states. voice quality for both incoming/outgoing is very good with this headset.Now to describe Sony's latest incaranation, The HBH-610 is a very compact earpiece, its very light-weight and well built. As for the performance, it leaves a lot to be desired. All new technology isn't 'good' technology.The 610 has a very irritating digitally synthesized sound to it. ( a person talking through a can comes to mind :-( ) The audio clarity of the incoming caller sounds like they are speaking through a voice modulator. Although they incoming sound is more than loud enough, the louder the volume the more pronounced the 'digital' enhancement becomes.I tested the DSP 'noise-reduction' by sitting in front of my computer and playing music on a 5.1 stereo surround system at moderate, loud and very loud levels. While at the moderate levels I was still very audible while talking, at the loud and very loud levels the music over-owered my voice ( think of a club scene )The 610 was fairly comfortable for my ears and was fairly secure.As for battery life, I am yet to road-test this earpiece as I have not had it long enough to give a valid assessment of the Talk-time.Overall my first impression is tainted due to the very poor sound quality of the incoming sound. Without the deteriorated sound quality this Bluetooth earpiece would be at the top of the list. But since the sound quality is compromised I would not recommend this earpiece.* I have owned headsets from these manufacturers: Motorola, Logitech, Plantronics, Scala, Anycom, Sony Ericsson.",2
"Great quality

I just recently bought this headset and it works great. I have pretty small ears and I find that it fits perfectly. It's very light weight and comfortable to wear on the ear for a long period of time. I've forgotten I was wearing it a couple of times now. I didn't notice any echoeing, and the range is good too. 20 meters. Friends didn't even realize I was on a headset. It's a great buy!",3
"very good...but!!

actually i bought it last weekit seems to be very good in performance and its functions works finethe sound quality is very good in both waysthe only thing i'm disappointed in is the ear hook... its absolutelyuncomfortable to my ears...",3
"610a Bluetooth

Like most new bluetooth headset buyers, I scoured the net for all the info I could find. Confusion was the first thing I noticed. Brand? Size? Price? Reliability? I almost gave up on a headset.I chose the 610a because of its size and Sony's quality. I wasn't disapointed. It does take a bit getting used to though. I mean, now I got this ""thing"" hanging off my ear. Do I really look like Lt. Uhura from Star Trek? Kidding aside, it's very light. After I adjusted the headset to my big ear I was ready to go.Yes, there is still some ""muffling"" when I speak. But all headsets do that. I really like the noise cancellation. I drive a convertible car, so this feature was a must. The noise cancellation automatically adjusts in the car. How it does it I don't know, and I don't care. I just know it works.I use my Sony 610a headset with my Sony W600i phone. Set-up was super fast. I turned the bluetooth on in my phone, then turned my headset on. Bingo! Instant recognition.All in all, I'm very satisfied. Lt. Uhura eat your heart out!",4
"Great overall.....but lacks in the comfort department

I have had the HBH-610a for about two weeks now. Call clarity for both parties is exceptional. The controls on the 610a are easy to manipulate while wearing the device. Range on this device is about average compared to other bluetooth headsets. I can walk about 20-30 ft away before call clarity starts to drop out. With my cellphone (SE 525a) in my pocket, I can wear this headset on either side with perfect clarity. Yesterday, while using the headset, I left the phone in the car while at a local store and walked into the store before I even realized it. Unlike some headsets, I didn't loose connectivity, my caller's voice started to get choppy (although they could me just fine). I absolutely love this headset. I'm a little disappointed that SE does not include a gel/form cover for the earpiece. The hard plastic earpiece is a little uncomfortable after prolonged use.Performance: 5-stars, Comfort: 3-stars, Ease of Use: 4-stars, Overall: 4-stars.",3
"Sony Ericsson HBH-610a Bluetooth Headset

The headset connects well to bluetooth phones. Sound is very good, with occasional static. Working range allows movement away from phone farther than advertised. Battery life is excellent. Only came with one earpiece, which will not allow it to fit as comfortably as it could for some users. For me, after extended wear it becomes uncomfortable. Manufacturer should provide several options for different size earpieces since no two human ears are the same. Directions were not very helpful. Price was pretty reasonable.",1
"Poor sound, does not fit

Incoming sound was metallic/electronic sounding, though outbound sound was good. I have no idea whose ear this thing is supposed to fit - it did not fit either my ear or my wife's ear at all, so back it goes to Amazon.",1
"Pessimistic!!

I purchased this sony bluetooth from a company called bluetooth plus don't purchase any products from this company!! They stated the item was new. Doesn't hold proper talk time or standby time. Later I discovered this item has been on the market since 2005 - 2006.its 2012 do your research prior to any purchase. Bluetooth plus doesn't have a contact phone number. Over all very pessimistic experience. I give bluetooth plus a - 10!!",0
"one of the best bluetooth I have owned

This bluetooth is hard to find these days, I purchased it a while ago, and it is one of the best bluetooth I have ever used. comfortable, clear and great battery life.overall great product.",4
"not compatible with HP iPaq 6515 Pocket PC phone

Nice fit, but not compatible with HP iPaq 6515 Pocket PC phone. Apparently, the iPaq doesn't have a headset profile that is compatible with this headset. Also, it uses a proprietary connector for the charging adapter, which means you'll have fun trying to buy an automobile adapter for it in an emergency travel situation. Gave mine as a gift to someone planning on buying a more up-to-date phone with the proper headset profile. And I thought bluetooth headsets would be backwards-compatible... I wound up having to buy a Plantronics headset, which had no problem connecting to my iPaq.",2
"Stylish but bad sound quality.

I bought this item because it looked stylish and was supposed to work decently as well. Well, in reallity it appeared that it does look good but the sound quality really dissapointed me, you can hear your peer's voice ok but the other party has trouble hearing well, the sound is transmitted broken up even when the distance between the headset and the phone is only 3 feet.",1
"EXCELLENT PRODUCT

GOOD OPERATING RANGE, CLEAR VOICE SOUND, EXCELLENT BATTERY LIFE. I RECIEVE LOTS OF COMPLIMENTS ABOUT HOW NICE IT LOOKS. I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH MY PURCHASE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.",4
"It's perfect!!!

This product is really gr8!I recommend it to anybody who wants to have quality when is talking on the phone. It works perfectly with my cellular and well as the skype. I can listening to the other person cleary and without any delay. Besides that you can also listen to your mp3 if you want.you won't regret!",3
"Good sound quality, but bad design.

I bought this to replace my other sony ericsson headset.I am writing now, because last night in the car, the ear clip broke. I'm debating whether or not i should i get a new headset, but my next purchase will not be this one.the phone that i have : Sony Ericsson K800iPros :Very very fast connectivity, the second the headset turns on, the phone recognizes it. The sound is good, and the battery life lasts for 6-8 hours talk time.Cons :Everyone says that the clip hurts. It does. It wont hurt for the first half hour, but after that it hurts your ears. I think it's the shape of my ears, but the earpiece would not fit completely into my ear. I would have to take off the ear piece, and put the unit in my ear.As for the story on how my headset broke.I was driving from school in Michigan to Chicago. It worked on the trip there, very well. But on the way back from Chicago, my ear was hurting really bad. I literally just tried to readjust the headset on my ear, and then the silicone/soft plastic clip broke completely. I thought it did that, because i thought you could pop it back in. Then when i finally found the clip, i noticed that the plastic connecting it to the headset completely snapped off.My review final comment for this:I think you can find a better headset out there. If you like the sound quality, the distance of how far it can work, and the size, then get it. but if you plan on using this for a long period of time of more than 1 hour at a time, i wouldn't get it.~Michael Fong",2
"Mediocre

This headset would be fine if you're inside all the time, but it picks up ambient noise too well. Another thing is that the earpiece didn't fit anywhere close to my ear canal, and there is no way to adjust it. I sent it back right away and bought the 645 model, which has been much, much better.",2
"Plenty Loud

Stand by is 2 weeks long. Talk time is 6 hours. Charges completely in 1 hour. Plenty loud for me, I am a touring musician in loud noisy clubs. Comfortable. Easy to use volume buttons - these turn a ringer on/off up/down. Tap once to answer, once to hang up, twice to redial last dialed number.",4
"Nice product

fits snuggly to your ear and can work nicely on either ear, volume is great also. tends to hurt when worn for extended periods.",3
"Excellent headset best one yet. Had many this one rules

I had Bluetooth headsets for years, but now that I have a Cingular 8525 phone I'm amazed at how good the quality of this headset is with that phone. After 3 weeks, I only had 1 dropped connection, but not the call, one touch of the headset on button and I got re-connected immediately. Every call is very clear and I could easily hear the person on the other side, even when I'm on the street with cars driving by. There were cases when I had to adjust the headset to hear the caller better, but those where rare and when a large truck was driving by or when the caller was at a very very noisy area. I believe this headset good quality stems from the fact that this is a great quality headset, it is Bluetooth 2.0 and the phone is also bluethooth 2.0. It's really important for reviewers disclose which phone they are using this headset with because as I found out during the last 2 years that it was Treos had a bluetooth problem not my 4 other Bluetooth devices.",4
"Good Headset - Satisfactory Experience

This is my first Bluetooth headset so while I have no experiences with which I may compare, I will proceed none the less. The unit was not hard to link to my Sony-Ericsson phone, it has pretty good sound (I think), and is reasonably comfortable. I do take my time fitting it in my ear but once it is set the way I like it, I find that I am wearing it for one or two hours and not even noticing. While I do find the intricacies of Bluetooth to be a bother on occasion (trying to answer the phone unit and having the phone link to the headset which is in my briefcase for example) but those are hardly the HBH-610's fault. Overall, I am satisfied with the unit and the cordless headset experience.",3
"Great product

This bluetooth is great, my husband uses it daily and he is not the most gentle of men. It has never lost connectivity like my Motorola. Shipping was quick. wonderful product.",4
"long bat life, but a bit heavy

This is a great Bluetooth head set. It has a long standby and talk battery life, longer than the old Plantronic head set I had. I particularly like the mute feature for those long conference calls while I am on the road.The one draw back is it is heavier than other Bluetooth headsets that I have tried in the past. This makes it harder to have on your ear for long periods. The plus side is you will no ""forget"" its on your ear and take if off so you don't look like a geek in public places.",3
"Best Blue tooth ever!

All the positive reviews on Amazon for this bluetooth headset are true. The lag time from phone to headset is 1-2 seconds instead of the other headsets 5-6 seconds. The sound quality thanks to the digital signal processing is incredible. I work for a wireless company and have tested it out with several phones. On phones that have a tin can like sound (Nokia 6103s for example) it actually makes the cell phone sound normal. On a scale of 1-10, I give this headset a 7 for comfortability. This may be just the shape of my ears. I have many coworkers that feel that the headset is a 10 in the comfort area. The sound outside in windy conditions is the best I have had. I have tried Motrola headsets, the low and high end ones,and cardo scala 500. These other brands are pale in comparison.",4
"!!Good Bluetooth, but a bit Expensive!!

I never owned a Bluetooth before, you have good sound, and its design is cool. Before buying, I recomend trying generic brands like Moss, for instance, has much clearer sound, and much cheaper. Please check other brands before spending $60 bucks on Sony. I didnt, and i kind of regret it.",2
"Pretty Good

Excellent device, works really well with my sony erricson Z520a. Noise cancelling and good reception",3
"Erricsson Headset

I love this product, it is great and works just fantastic. I had heard so many complaints from people using other headsets, like voice getting cut,cannot hear, and disturbances. This sony erricsson product is great no complaints and I am very happy using this product.",4
"EXCELLENT!

I LOVE this phone cover. I have had numerous reqeusts from friends and family as to where I purchased it and have reccommended searching Amazon everytime. This excellent cover along with VERY fast delivery has made this my favorite purchase from Amazon yet. Thanks!",4
"Get it Cheaper!!!

You can get this for WAY cheaper at www.cellphoneshop.net . Hope it helps.",4
"Keeps your phone safe

Keeps your phone safe from scratches and drops. The cover only lasted about a year though and then it ripped. I would buy 2 next time.",3
"Needed accessary for Razor V3

If you own any version of the Motorola Razor, than this product is for you. I've bought at least 3 or 4. When you drop it, not ""if"" you drop it, it prevents dings and scrapes. Totally saved my phone numerous times. Also it will stick just about anywhere you put it. Caution if you have long hair. It will grab your hair and not let go. It fits perfectly and doesn't affect your hearing or talking ability at all. Or just use if you want to change the color of your phone. But its a must.",4
"pretty good

I have the terrible habit, like most people, of dropping my phone in inconvenient places such as rock gardens and toilettes. This case defiantly helps prevent scratches and thus lots of money spent on new phones. I also love the pink color.Like other consumers above I agree, it has 2 flaws* not closing properly, for me just an annoyance not a battery life issue, thats a flaw of the razor's.* it doesn't cover the top... what if I drop it there? but its a flip phone so what can you do.I recommend this highly! Best case I've had",3
"Funky and different, but smallish

I bought this for my wife. Figured the clip could go on her purse strap and the phone would be accessible but secure. Problem is that it's too small. Fits a Motorola V710 with std battery very tight, pressing on side buttons and changing ringers. No way an extended battery phone goes in there. If you have a little flip with a thin battery, it would be fine. I'm pretty disappointed however as there is nothing on the web site to indicate how small and tight this is. I also tried a Motorola T720 and an LG VX6100 in there, both with the slimmer batteries, and they are very tight. Good idea, just plain too small.",2
"Good Inexpensive Earphones

They work well and were inexpensive! I use them for playing mp3 files stored on my cell phone.",4
"Gr8 receiver, pathetic earphones

Very good product from Nokia. Controls well laid out and easy to use. No problem pairing with phone. Also dongle provided for PC to stream from phone to receiver. Just one problem, bundled ear phones made music sound like mono radio, pathetic. Use good earphone and everything becomes wonderful.",2
"Best

Much better than the newer fancier stuff if sound quality is what you want. Made the mistake of buying the Sony ericsson mw600 then borrowed this Nokia from a friend, same settings, same phone playing, same music, same headphones and the difference was unbelievable.As other person said though, get decent headphones!",4
"Good Product, Fair Price

Not much to say on this. Price was very low and battery has (so far) been perfect. Would buy from this seller again.",3
"LG Battery Excellent Product

This is an excellent item. I was very impressed with the quality at such a low price. It does not have the Verizon writing on it and its not a big deal to me at all.. It works well, charges well, and shipping time was amazingly fast. Thank You !!",4
"Well worth the money, without a doubt !

Well worth the money ! You get a good battery for only a couple of dollars versus $ 40 from Verizon, huge difference !The only problem is the finish, not exactly snug and a couple of finishing scratches from the manufacturing machine.I had returned the first one and immediately they sent me a replacement. Excellent customer service, they even included the FREE shipping label for the return of the first battery.Please understand, the finish is cheap (it reflects the price you pay) but the battery works and last just as good as the original one.If such a small detail is important to you, then by all means you should only buy the original battery from Verizon and pay 10 times more.Considering the price, I would recommend this product.",3
"Good Product.

Well, it is kind of hard to get it wrong on a battery. Works good.",4
"cell phone battery

Not bad replacement batteryDoesn't have as long a life as the original batterybut very comparable",3
"Works for me...

Contrary to the only other review of this product as of this submission (titled ""A Little Misleading""), this data cable works just fine for my Kyocera Strobe. Perhaps there was a mix-up with that order? It should be noted that the cable plugs into the headphone jack, not the power cord socket.",4
"A little misleading!

I bought this product because I thought the USB would fit my Kyocera Strobe, but in fact, it doesn't. Even though it does include the phone in the headline and everything, this did NOT work!The driver very well may, but I can't exactly give a yes or no.Don't buy this product if you're looking for a data cable for the Kyocera Strobe!",0
"Inexpensive Car Charger!

I've used this for almost two years and have had no problems. I bought it solely for the affordable car charger and have not been disappointed.",4
"it was alright

the stickers look pretty good.. but the ""gems"" fall off within a week.. also.. the ""gems"" might deviate from the sticky backing... allowing the exposed sticky back to pick up dirt",2
"Charger works, Headset hurts my ear, and Case sucks

The car charger works so I guess you get your money's worth there $12.99. The headset works as well, but it hurts my hear if you put it in your ear for a long time since it has no padding at all.The case is basically useless. It is flimsy, ugly, and a prime example of low-quality Chinese merchandise. Ironically, the plastic wrapper for the case says ""High End Quality"". I suppose it could protect the screen if you don't mind it looking really ugly.I'm giving it 3 stars because of the price. Chargers for the W600 are about the price of this item, and you don't get the headset. Let's hope the charger doesn't break on me!",0
"charger does not work

The charger stopped working after the first week. Guess you get what you pay for.",0
"all I really wanted was the cable

After losing one cell phone and another dying on me, I wanted an easy way to back up my phone numbers. The ability to edit my phonebook and organize ringtones was important too. The Motorola version that was specific for my phone (V195) cost $50 ($30 for just the software) so I figured I had nothing to lose.This older and more general software works with my phone. It did require running the Search for Software Updates twice but eventually was able to detect my phone.I wish the address book editor was more robust (I have to copy an entry to my SIM card in order to edit), but it does allow me to backup my address book, edit entries and type/send text messages from my computer rather than the phone keypad.",2
"Does the job right.

If you are looking for good quality products that do the job right, then look no further that Krusell products. I own a case and a belt clip as well as this adapter for my car, and I have been very happy with both. The construction is great quality, and it is very durable. I have tried many things before, but none have been as well thought out and made as these Krusell products.",4
"Krussel products are very cool...

This thing thinks the way I do. It clicks into it's holster and then on the dash of my car... Great product.",4
"Great for Mounting Your Tom Tom!

I recently bought my first GPS unit, the Tom Tom One, and quickly found out that mounting it on the windshield is illegal in the state of California. So, out goes the suction cup holder, which was flimsy and mounted it too far from my reach anyway.I tried using velcro, which worked okay, but the GPS unit was wobbly and hard to use. I'd have to take it off, input the location then stick it back on.The Krusell Carholdic Kit, in addition to the Krusell Phoneholdic Kit, was the perfect solution to mounting the Tom Tom on my dashboard. I can't stress enough how well it works.The Krusell Carholdic Kit is the mount that goes on the dashboard. It's the female half, whereas the Krusell Phoneholdic Kit is the male half. You stick the Cardholdic mount on your dashboard, which looks like it should be there and has a sturdy feel. You just peel the backing off and stick it on.The Phoneholdic Kit contains the mount that sticks to the back of the GPS unit. Peel and stick then use either the round Swivel knob or the MiniClip by snapping it in place (both come with the Phoneholdic Kit). I used the MiniClip because it provides the best hold.You're done!You've made your Tom Tom into a portable unit that can clip on your belt or onto the Carholdic mount on your dashboard. It looks and works great!",4
"Angela, Samsung c417

It is a great cover that JUST fits my phone. Unbeatable price too. I don't bother going to Cingular for phone accessories because on Amazon you get decent accessories for alot cheaper and they ship pretty fast. Like I basically said,this cover is just as good as the high dollar ones from your provider.",4
"did not work

this was purchased to down load from my cell ph to my computer BUT it did not work. My microsoft ware kept saying this item didn't have the microsoft signature and would not allow me to use it...I was displeased because there was no mention, etc. on the web site...unless it was there and I missed that info...",0
"Worked fine for my LG cu400

The cable worked fine for my LG CU400, However the CD it came with to install the USB driver was snapped. A quick Google search for ""cu400 usb modem driver"" pulled up what i was looking for.(make sure you download the USB driver and not the bluetooth)",3
"RIP OFF

This product does not work for the cellphone it says it's for. The manufacturer wouldn't pay for the shipping for returning the product. Wasn't worth shipping back to get stiffed on the reimbursement anyway. Please think twice before ordering this product. The 1 star rating should be changed to 0 stars.",0
"Thats many years of respectable service

I got this amplifier five years ago. I had it paired to some infinity component speakers and running alongside a 600W RMS Kenwood Amp. This amp has given me unbelievable trouble free performance. I have no major complaints as a testament its still in my car, my daily driver as I write this. It has kept up with the 600W RMS subwoofer and delivered tune after tune. Theres the obvious cosmetic defects that come with years of use (burnt power led) but the electrical properties are still going strong. It has been a neglected part of my sound system because of its trouble free operation until four days ago when the Protect mode led kept flashing every 4 seconds with sound popping through the speakers. I looked for my beat up manual and it said there was a ground problem, sure enough one of my ground cables was hanging by a thread. I snapped off the end and renewed the tip. Its now back to life and I'm looking forward to another great 5 years. I'm happy with Infinity.",4
"Great Amp, great price

I bought this amp to install in my 94 4 Runner, with a pair of Infinity 6/9 that I put in an enclosure. Now I have great full range sound without adding a sub. I like crisp clear music reproduction and this amp fits the deal. I was so impressed I bought another for my son's system.Great Sound!",4
"Infinity owner

I have had this Amp in my car for over a year and it sounds great. Tons of power, I have 6x9 Infinity Refence series in my rear deck and 6x9 Eclipse with foam baffels in my front doors. Both sets of my 6x9 speakers are full range 3 way speakers. With 4 6x9's in my car there is as much bass as two 10"" subs, I took out my 12"" Kicker sub because I had too much bass.",3
"About Infinity Amplifiers

When i installed my 1st Infinity amplifier, it got toasted within 1 hour of using it. I didn't do anything wrong, it just plain shorted out internally. So I thought to myself, well maybe I just got a bad amplifier. So I sent it back to the manufacturer to get it repaired. When I recieved my 2nd one it sounded really good, but after about a month, the 2nd one did the exact same thing. It sounded good while it lasted, but don't waste your time with Infinity amplifiers. By far the worst amplifier I've ever had in terms of reliability.",0
"Won't try Infinity again!

I bought the Infinity 7541a because it was cheaper than the ones I was earlier thinking of buying. I was compromising on the cost because this would have been a secondary amplifier in my car to work independently and standalone source to my Blaukpunkt GT series basstube. I got this amplifier for a little less than $200, and within hours of installation I realized my mistake. This was the worst equipment I ever got installed in my car. The sound effects were pathetic, just plain loud noise was what it was producing. No clarity at all. So within few hours I got it exchanged with Pioneer's GM-D510M amplifier after paying $80 more, but then there was better quality, more output and above all- satisfaction! I don't know about the rest of the products from Infinity, but will not try this brand again.",0
"A perfect case, even fits the larger battery

This works perfectly for my XV6700 phone. It is simple, has a magnetic button, a simple belt clip and after stretching a little bit fits my extended battery. Keeps the phone protected and there is no plastic clip to break like so many other cases. Also has a spot to keep an extra SD card or in my case the SD to mini SD converter.",4
"Not bad, but doesn't match the picture

I purchased this case because according the to picture there was an internal pocket for a Mini SD card. The case I received didn't have that. Other than that, the case works fine, it's just not the case pictured.",2
"PPC6700 leather case

I bought this case to work with the extended battery, it fits perfectly and is a nice case. It wouuld be great if it could swivel but there are not many casees out there that work with the extended battery. Do not buy the metal cases, they will break and are not worth the money.",4
"Not worth it...

They sent me a black Treo 750 case, which does not fit a Treo 650 or 700. The clear case that I recieved is ripped and too big for a 700p.",0
"Good fit and good price.

This pair are a very good deal price-wise. The fact that you get 2 for about 1/2 the price of retail is excellent. They both look good and the fit was really good. I only regret that putting the Treo in my pocket makes it hard to pull the phone out when it rings, as the suit is made of a material that is grippy (this is a negative side effect of a nice feature that keeps the phone from sliding on a smooth surface). This is especially tough when driving. Also, the suit gets loose after all the handling. It will work well for people who don't put phones in their pocket!",3
"Good price, Not as pictured

I was very impressed with the price of the cases. However I personally thought that the ad was misleading. It looks like a solid case with all the keys exposed. I just received my cases and I was very disappointed to find that the top row of keys is covered. Also buyer beware, There is a belt clip with this. Don't use it. Its extremely flimsy and your phone will not stay in place. The phone is to heavy for the clip provided. If it wasn't for the shipping costs I would return them.",0
"great for the price

for the price it was great, fit was loose, but acceptable because of the low price",2
"White one didn't have a hole for my phone's antenna

the black one was great but the hole for my antenna was missing in the white one. Too bad. that's the color that i liked most. I bought them a while back and the black is still going strong.",2
"Palm Treo 700w PDA Smartphone

Work great frezes sometimes, so I call it or remove battery. NEVER LOST DATA!!!OR CONTACT LIST. Can not copy contact list to sd card. No Verizon phone I know of will. This one of the things I hate about Verizon. Is their a way I can do this my self?",3
"Great Product....Great Price

Good protection against scratches. Screen and keys not covered so easy to use. Priced well.",3
"I had to modify it to use, then found them too ""sticky""

The holes were not in the right place so I cut the rubber to fit better. I tried it for a couple of days but it was too sticky and kept bothering me when I tried to put it in my bag. I wound up going with a different protection device.",1
"Great protector for palm treo phone

I bought this silicon protector for my palm treo 700w. I must say it fits really well, also it has a better hand feel with it on for this some what balky phone. if looking for a phone protector and with a good grip this is a must have.",4
"DIFERENT FROM THE PICTURE

IS NOT QUITE AS THE PICTURE SHOWS, BECAUSE IT HAS PROTECTIVE SILICON OVER THE SCROLL AND MENU BUTTONS OF THE CELL PHONE",3
"Great Phone Cover

Came quickly, great product, and they fit perfectly over my phone! Has already protected body of phone against 3 falls on pavement!",4
"item not as pictured

just to save someone else any hassle......although the pics show ALL the buttons exposed, the actual cases i received covered the top row home keys and only leaves the ""qwerty"" keys exposed. i just emailed the seller and made them aware of this. prices were great, though, if you don't mind the covered buttons. i do, as i kept hitting the wrong key.",1
"It fits perfectly

It's a great offer, you get two cases for the price of one. They fit perfectly for my Treo. I loved the black one!It really worth it!",4
"Perfect Fit!

Just what I have been looking for. Perfect fit for my Nokia 6030. Well made of neoprene with a secure swivel clip. And it has a 5 year guarantee from the manufacturer. The price is right and I got it FAST.",4
"My panel wiring looked nothing like this picture

This product is huge disappointment. The company was not responsive to my complaint of poor soldering, either.Joe says 100's have been sold- please notice- there is not one out- of-100's sold- one single, positive review of this!The craftsmanship is terrible. Sloppy soldering.The seller even admitted it wasn't ""pretty"", but insisted ""it works!""I would not have purchased had I seen the wiring first.When I *did* return it- the seller kept 20% to restock, even though I was clear that the soldering was NOT as advertised.""Brand new""? the soldering points really looked like they had been run over.I really wish I had taken photo of the wiring to compare to the photo here.The product I got did not look like the photos, yet they did NOT refund the full purchase price.Truth in advertising is what I am after...truth is....I was not treated fairly by this business!A closeup photo of the soldering would reveal what I am talking about. They do not have a closeup photo. Now I know why.Beware.LALiquidators",0
"Palm Treo Case

I've tried several cases for treo. This one is definitely a keeper. It fits beautifully, protects well and looks great. It is the best case.",4
"Well worth the money!

I tried a few different cases for my Treo 650 before I got this one. I tried silicones, clear polycarbonate, you name it; this case is simply fantastic!I'm not generally a fan of leather cellphone or PDA cases, but this one is different. The leather is top quality, the craftsmanship is wonderful, and it fits like a glove. The magnetic closure is brilliant because it opens so easily when you want to use the Treo, and it flips down which makes it so much more unobtrusive when making a call. The flip cover also does a great job of protecting your screen (you should still get a film cover for it though) and especially the keypad. It looks great too, and I've gotten many compliments on it.",4
"Classy and fits perfectly

I bought this case as a gift for my boyfriend. He though it was a little bright tan in the beginning, but after a month or two of use its color has now changed - its darker now, and looks very nice.The palm fits snugly in the case and I don't have any complaints about it. Its still in good condition after over a year of use.",4
"Great Battery - Great Cover!

First, I got this battery for a Sanyo SCP-3100, so my comments refer to that phone.I don't understand the comments about the cover - it fits perfectly and is at least as good as the original. It matches the phone it is used on - gray.The battery is bigger than the less powerful stock battery - duh! But it wasn't as big as I thought. It is the proper 3.7V (the picture here appeared misleading). It fits the phone perfectly and charged up in a couple hours. I don't know how long it will last because on the 3rd day with moderate use it still shows as fully charged!!I bought this battery from the Amazon seller that offered expedited shipping - since the old battery was all but dead.Highly recommended! Thanks Amazon and AccessoryOne!",4
"Cell Phone Battery & Cover

I wish I could evaluate these two items separately. The battery works great and fits my phone as it should. I've used it for several months and the talk time is excellent. No complaints at all there. The battery cover or door, or whatever they call it, is a piece of crap..!!! It is flimsy and doesn't even fit at all, nor would it work if it did. The cover is USELESS.. Overall the battery alone is a good deal by itself, even if you just throw away the cover/door.",3
"big battery

Ihis battery is big, bigger than the original, but it lasts forever. It works for me.",4
"hoooray for a phone thast doesn't die!

This battery rocks. It takes forever for it to even lose one bar of power. The grey battery door looks a little silly on my black phone, but who cares? My phone works again!",4
"Very happy

Works great and very fast service. No complaints thus far. I would use this vendor again in a heartbeat.",4
"You saved my cell phone!!!!

The battery and back work wonderfully! You've saved my cell phone! Thanks so much!!!",4
"Good Battery. Reelbill.

The battery arrived in the mail charged. My teenage daughter thinks its ugly but I like the beauty of not paying Sprint $50 for a replacement battery or extending my family contract another two years for a new phone. It fits my Sanyo Model #SCP-2400 snuggly. Its a little bulky (extended capacity) and the gray color is odd but I can go several days without charging. Stop shopping. For the money (approx. $8) its a good value.",4
"cover makes battery useless

I ordered this product thinking from other reviews, the battery cover for this larger battery was just flimsy. The cover just plain doesn't fit. Period. You can not use this battery unless you already have an OEM factory cover for this larger type battery for the Sanyo scp 8400 phone. The cover is made of plastic most resembling packaging material. As a result, I can not use this battery.",0
"my review

I was very impressed by how inexpensive the product was and how quickly I received it.",4
"sanyo ext battery

great product, this battery has lasted 4 days without me having to recharge the phone. Great price fast delivery.",4
"no response from customer service

the battery works great. The company never replied to emails for a better battery cover",1
"Perfect Leather Case

I received this case as a birthday present for my new Treo. I have an Ipaq that I have used for a long time now and I used a Sena case for it. I have been quite happy with that and uttered my gratitude about it every so often. I guess that led my girlfriend to buy this Sena case as a birthday present. I was planning to buy it anyway if she hadn't bought it.I like the way this case works. It opens from the side and gives an easy access to your device. It does not directly cover it so when you need to use the device, it does not become an obstacle that you need to deal with. The belt clip is also very useful. My gf bought the brown/tan version and I would go with the black one. That is the reality of life. When you get a present, that is always possible. Even with this perfect case.",4
"An excellent fashion statement

This phone is so hip -- I can go out at night and not bring a purse because this slips easily in a back pocket and doesn't give you that tell-tale lump. The phone is comparable to the Razr, which I've had before, and is slimmer than the Razr and slightly thinner than the L7 (more advanced model). I own a mac, so I linked the phone up via Bluetooth, and dropped in a few mp3's into the phone's ""sounds"" folder, as well as some pictures for wallpaper, etc. It worked like magic!It is hard to hold the phone in the crook of your neck for hands-free talking old-school style, as it muffles the voice and your caller can't hear what you're saying. It's also so thin it's hard to hold it even in place that way! The camera and video recorder are mildly good, VGA so no megapixels and the like. But I don't know about you, I just don't use the camera that much. I usually bring along my very slim Nikon S1 when I actually want to take pictures, so the camera is pointless to me. But it's nice to have just in case, and it works very well for sending goofy picture messages!The phone comes standard with some pretty rockin ringtones already, MUCH better than the Razr's. I'm told this is software-dependent (phones have software?? firmware?) so it may vary, but I was impressed with my phone's selection.All in all, a great buy, and at so slim and pink, it's a girl's best fashion accessory.",3
"Daugher loves this phone

Nice styling, not TOO pink as it appears in the photos. Signal quality is better than my bberry bold, better than my wife's sony-ericcson z555. Speaker quality is excellent. If you read it sounds tinny, they just didn't dampen the speaker. Try putting a pad of paper or a cloth under the phone and the tinniness goes away. Overall very pleased.",4
"Great little phone

This is a great little phone, got mine at cingular online and love it. Had many compliments on it.",4
"Good Enough

I bought these for my Sony Ericsson Z750a. The mic is great. Maybe better than holding the phone to my head according to those that I speak with (this has included driving, noisy stores, and noisy workshops). Sound quality is great too. The headphones are odd though... the left ear bud has a 7 inch wire and the right almost 18 inches. They are an alright fit but there are much better out there. It all comes down to the SE hybrid adapter w/ mic which is worth every penny and add your own 3.5mm headphones (or any 3.5mm for AUX stereo, car etc) if the cord length oddity and fit are too bothersome.",3
"It sounds just like the original

Hi, I have recently bought these headphones, and they sound just like the original; I just needed the headphones, since I already have the adapters (many adapters); I strongly recommend them, make sure to select the same seller I did (A1 Accessories)",4
"BIG EAR BUDS

ALL I REALLY NEEDED WAS JUST THE ADAPTOR PART MY OLD ONE SHORTED OUT, THIS ADAPTOR WORKS GREAT, THE EAR BUDS ON THE OTHER HAND ARE RATHER LARGE AND FIT INTO YOUR EAR NOT SO NICELY, BUT THE ADAPTOR WORKS GREAT",2
"Looks good, Feels Good Very Functional

I am very pleased with this phone holster for my Blackberry 8700G. It is very soft and looks great on my belt. It protects the phone very well and has not caused the phone to dial any numbers unwittingly in the holster when the phone faces out.",3
"Blackberry case review

I think is great with a couple of minor exceptions. It isn't easy to get it out of the case and when I put it back into the case it sometimes bumps the buttons.",3
"RIM Blackberry Lambskin Leather Holster

Normally I always have my blackberry attached to my belt, where I have gone through several cases over the past couple of years. This case has proven to take the vigorous punishment I put it through. I am especially fond of how the swivel belt clip performs, normally this proves to be the weak spot for most holsters.",4
"Holster Auto Dials Numbers

I am on my third holster like this now. The first just became really worn (after about a year) and didn't look professional. The second got caught on the seatbelt or something when I was getting out of the car. The third, I just got.On all three, they seemed to need a breaking in period. They would all automatically dial someone on my address list when I would pull the Blackberry out of the holster. Usually, I wouldn't notice and the person would be at the other end saying ""Hello? Hello?"" This last one is especially bad for that and I have to remember to turn the key lock on each time I put it in the holster - quite a pain.I think that the root problem is that it is too tight and results in buttons being pushed when the holster is squeezed and when removing it from the holster. The other two seemed to get better over time. Hopefully this third one will too.",1
"Practical & sleek

I ordered one of these to test. Previous ones I had tried did not include the proximety sensor that is pretty much a necessity. (Otherwise, you have to remember to lock your keyboard before holstering to prevent dialing people unknowingly). Coworkers of mine liked this so much, I ordered a bunch more. It's a little snug if you have an extended battery, but after a little ""breaking in"" period, it works out just fine. My coworkers also liked the magnetic flap on the top as well as the extra padding the case provides when the unit is inevitably dropped. We haven't had these very long, so I can't speak to the longevity of the clip part. I expect it to last as long as other clips and be as susceptible to failures as similar models.",4
"Nice case

I was kind of disappointed when I first got this. The clasp is magnetic and barely feels strong enough to hold itself in place. Still, the case is tight enough that my blackberry doesn't fall out. Previously, I had bought another holster that spun freely on its swivel. The blackberry was always falling out of that one because it was constantly flipping upside down. This one doesn't have that problem. The swivel has indents similar to the plastic holster that I originally got with my blackberry.I've not had problems with my battery going dead. Unlike the photo for the item, I do keep my blackberry with the screen facing in toward my body, which is the same orientation as the original plastic holster. Don't know if that make a difference.The leather feels good. It's very soft. I haven't had any problem with the case coming apart either, though I've only been using it a couple of months.Update (10 Sep 08) - The rivet holding the clip to the case pulled loose the other day. It doesn't appear to be easily repairable. I like it well enough to get another one as a replacement, though.",4
"A luxurious alternative to the standard plastic holster

This holster is buttery soft and durable. It's so much better than the standard holder.",4
"Great Case!

Read positive reviews.They were 100 percent right.This case is very attractive and durable.I am a roofing contractor that demands a tough and rigorous case.Case is well padded and turns off Blackberry when not in use.Phone fits snug but is easy to pull out when needed.Really like the magnetic closure feature.Bought one for myself and one for my brother.People have inquired about this case and were really shocked that a case of this quality is at such a low cost.Could not find this at AT&T store and the ones they had were close to 30.00 and were not made as well as this one.Highly recommend this case.Purchased this from Bargain Cell on 2 different time periods and were shipped out very fast.",4
"Soft case, very nice

Nice price, and the case is very soft to the touch. Good value for the money.",4
"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS ITEM

I purchased this case for my blackberry. I have dropped my phone and no damage...lots of protection. Also, I like how the screen shuts down upon putting it in the case. You can adjust your phones setting to work with this case to turn on at a certain time, ring differently, etc. I highly recommend it...not too bulky either...",3
"Most Pleased

I am most pleased with my RIM BlackBerry case! The quality is excellent and the price was even better! It was delivered on the very date projected.",3
"Disappointed

Not very good - I have an 8703e and it was tough getting it in an out of this holster. The magnet did not work correctly either - I found a better one in the dollar store and gave this one away.",0
"OK for the price

The case itself is well constructed and holds up well. However, the phone does not always go into sleep mode when placed in the holster, and thus I have had to reprogram some keys a couple times after having the Blackberry in the case.",2
"Good while it lasted

The ergonomics were right and my Blackberry was well-protected while it held together. Sadly, it disintegrated after about 6 months but... it's a $10 item. What can you expect? :)",3
"Excellent

The product works very well although the belt clip can become scratched when quickly removed form the belt (as when going through airline security, etc.) Otherwise, I am very satisfied with the product.",3
"BB Case

The was purchased for my husband. This works great for my husbands Black Berry phone.",4
"Perfect Holder for my BB 8700c!

The holder that came with my BB wasn't holding it anymore. Everytime I turned around, the BB was airborn and fortunately it was still in one piece. One of my co-workers had this case and I ordered it. It is perfect! and very reasonably priced. It's a nice leather, with a tailored stiched look. It had a magnetic flap-over closure, so it's quick and easy to flip out or close. The sides are elastic and clear of the charging connection, so you can charge in the case. The clip rotates, so you can flip it around. The clip hook is sturdy and tight enough, AND, there is a lip on the clip so it stops it from flying off when you clip it to a purse strap. Guys usually wear their phones attached to their belts. Well, I don't wear a belt usually. This clip is tight enough to wear on elastic waste skirts and slacks without a belt.I like to wear my BB clipped to my purse strap on the outside of my purse, and be able to turn it around parallel to the strap. Works perfectly for my BB 8700c and it is no longer airborne.",4
"Very nice

The case is very nice afer having the hard plastic holster for a year. It is soft and stylish, and it is much easier to remove the phone than from the plastic holster (my small kids can do it now).The only ""con"" I note is that when on a call, I have not been able to insert the phone in the case without either hanging up or ""flashing"" the call. It seems that the case touches a button on the phone. Not a common issue, I imagine, except when I am on long business calls and need to walk to my car or something.",4
"really nice

I bought this to replace the Verizon holster which broke.This fits my BlackBerry much better and turns the screen off when placing it inside. Looks much better as well. Less expensive here at Amazon than on Ebay.",4
"Does not Work

I have bought two of these. Each time they have not fit my blackberry. Also the magnet does not work so my blackberry does not go off. I don't get in the holster rings.",0
"Great Quality, Unbeatable Price!

The plastic holster that came with my BB 8700 is quite flimsy, and also scratches up the screen on my BB 8700. I purchased this based on the other reviews, the low cost, and the picture shown here. The quality of this case is great- the leather is really soft, it holds the BB 8700 very securely, it's easy to flip open to get the BB 8700 out, you can hear the BB 8700 ringing and feel it vibrate, and it looks great. Knowing wwhat I know now, I would gladly pay double what I paid for this case.",4
"Great case

ATTN to the reviewers:This product and other product #11939-001 are the same thing. The other product has better picture demos (all different views) than this one if you would like to check it out more.Other than that, my review is that there were several cases that I thought might be of great interest to me and wasn't sure which one is the best for me. This is my second case to try out and I loved it when I first started to use it. Nice design, great fit, and easy to use.Also I noticed that several people left reviews about other cases that they weren't happy about not being able to feel vibration when BlackBerry is inside the case. Not this one. I can feel the vibration which is another thing great about this case.This picture doesn't show sideways, but the other similar product does as mentioned above. This case has elastic band which is sewn together to two flaps which I liked better than to front and back with no flaps. Great design.",4
"Aesome

Comfort to use as wife love it so much better than their own oem plastic holster.",4
"Great product

Soft leather, nice fit and finish. Belt clip is very good too. Swivel and locks nice on dress belt.",4
"Attractive, but kills batteries

I like the way this case looks and feels, and the belt-clip is very good. But it may not be an ""official"" Blackberry product, becasue it doesn't seem to put the 8700 into sleep mode properly. The screen goes off when you put it in, but my batteries were dying after 10-20 hours under regular use, whereas with my old belt clip (the hard plastic one which comes with the 8700), my batteries would last for 3 or 4 days. That was really inconvenient, so I had to go get another ""official"" Blackberry hard-plastic case, which I don't like the look of as much.",1
"Blackberry Case - Still not sure about this one

I'm giving 2 stars to this case for doing simply what I needed it to do - carry my blackberry and limit scratches to the unit. The seams on my case have already begun to come undone and I'm not quite sure if this case functions like a a 'true' blackberry case - placing the unit into standby (in holster) and waking it up when I pull it out. It doesnt happen that way the majority of the time. This is a great value for those that are just looking for a carrying case - but not so much that want it all.",1
"Unexpected high quality for the price

I ordered this holster after my company-supplied plastic holster broke. Even though the company replaced the plastic one, I've put it aside in favor of this leather case, which looks good, feels good, and does a great job of holding my Blackberry 8700c where it belongs: on my belt. Considering the price, I couldn't be happier, since I probably would have happily have spent double the money for this quality.",4
"Love it!

I am true 'road warrior'- on and off planes, in and out of rental cars every week. So, I need equipment I can count on to perform and protect the tools I rely upon on the road to do my job. I wanted a professional looking case that would protect and securely hold my Blackberry on my belt and I have found it in this case! It holds it securely (good clip); the flap holds it snuggly but it is easy to lift and remove it when I need to answer a call or view an email. I like the leather stitching as it looks professional when you wear a suit. It was delivered actually early and the picture represented the product exactly. I would not hesitate to order another product from this vendor based on this experience.",4
"Very user friendly

Soft leather, attractive look, and very easy to use. Over-the-top strap easily secures blackberry in place. Blackberry can easily be slid in and out of the holster. I purchased this with my brand new blackberry (8703e) and have not observed a single scuff or scratch on the device after numerous times sliding the phone in and out of the holster.The only potential negative is the plastic belt clip starts to dig into the side of your abdomen if worn for extended periods of time.I would definately recommend this item.",4
"nice leather

I really liked this case, higher quality leather than I expected. So nice in fact, my dog decided it was a better chew toy than phone case. Good thing I had insurance on the phone.",4
"Surprisingly average...

Normally I am a fan of RIM products, but this case was average and the clip on the back broke in less than a year of use.",2
"Great price for OEM case!

This is a new OEM case for the Blackberry offered at much below walk-in store cost. Shipping time, fees, and serviceability were excellent. Highly recommend!",4
"Style, without the price!

I bought this for myself, wanted something that was functional yet upscale. The workmanship is excellent and the protection it offers is great for type of case it is. You can store the phone in either direction and the sensor plate works fine. The best feature I liked, was the clip assembly. It rotates 90 degrees either way and is very strong. This case should have been the default case that comes with the phone, not the plastic framed one from RIM. You can't go wrong, great for dress-up or work.",4
"As Advertised.

This blackberry holster was exactly as advertised. It was a good value, and arrived within the expected time frame.",3
":)

This would be even better if I was a little more computer savvy but as a product this really is nice and simple.",3
"This item worked great!

This item was cheap, and I only needed to use it once to transfer a lot of old videos and photos from my old Sony Ericsson z500a to my computer(something I neglected to do since 2006!). The software installed easy, and once I went into the phone to ""sync"", or whatever it was called, everything went smoothly. I got all my files off of my phone, and that was that. I only used this the one time, but everything went GREAT. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with an old Sony Ericsson(assuming it's compatible with the cable) who wants to regularly move files off their phone :)(I should mention that the seller was awesome; I got this item really fast, and it worked 100%; thanks!)",4
"Beware 3rd Party Cables & Sony Ericsson Tech Support

I was given a data cable for my Sony Ericsson z500a as a gift (turned out to be a 3rd party cable like this product is). At first, I was happy that I'd be able to transfer pictures taken with my camera phone to my computer to email to friends back home...but after installing everything, the thing only worked a few times at a nerve-rackingly slow pace. After tons of headaches messing with that, I contacted Sony's tech support. They don't seem to know how to figure out problems very well, and about all they could do on that call was get my info to send out a new cable. The new cable (Sony Ericsson cable) doesn't seem to work either, and I've called them several times now--each time speaking with 2-3 reps.So, my advice would be to not bother with the data cable (third party or Sony's) since neither will work properly. If you have a third party cable such as this product, don't tell Sony tech support because then they won't help you, so you're basically just out the money you spent on a cheap unofficial cable. Just enjoy your Sony Ericsson z500a & watch anyone who has a camera phone that has a working data cable for ideas for your next phone.",0
"Data Cable

Kind of sucks when the software isn't included with the cable and you have to hunt for days to find anything close to the software that supposedly goes with it... wouldn't recommend to anyone.",1
"Great deal!

At first I was a little skeptical of this cable because of the cheap price. I have a z750a and although it's not listed as compatible (because it's so new?) it works perfectly! The plastic is not cheap and the cable's construction is solid. Looks like it will hold up just fine for a long time, likely longer than I'll need it.",4
"It is functional!

This cable is a good replacement of the original, in fact I thinking to buy another one in order to have one in the office and other in my home.",3
"Great Bargain

This battery seems to work well. Keeps a charge longer than the original battery. Car charger was a great price.",3
"Nice going Sony Ericsson!

I just switched from Verizon due to very limited or no service in my area. I was attached to the flip-phone style, but the candy-bar style is OK after all! No moving parts means less chance to drop and beak it. I skipped the provided lame headset and use my own headphones. Sound quality is almost, but not quite, equal to iPod, though the user interface is messier with all the phone functions mixed in.What's nice is when listening to music, I can easily send and receive calls while wearing the headphones. The included adapter with microphone and answer button works fine. What's not so nice is the play/pause button and the volume/track selection button are opposite each other on the top left and right sides of the phone, making it hard to hit one without squeezing the other. The keypad is tiny, but tactile separation between buttons is far better than on the Samsung SGH-C417, which has bigger buttons. Even with thick fingers, I can easily operate the phone without having to press buttons with fingernail tips.Another downside is that file transfer with the provided USB adapter and software is cludgy and slow. I tried it once and bagged it. Transferring music files to the memory stick is best done by pulling out the MS and putting in my Sony notebook.I'm in an area with lousy cell service, so I can't speak to the reception quality of this phone, though I've heard it's not the best. In my home, I had no service at all with Verizon and now I have five bars and few problems with Cingular service. After 2 weeks, I've had 2 dropped calls in an area of limited service.Oh yeah, it's got Bluetooth, which I haven't tried but might actually use. It also has text messaging, Edge internet and other stuff I don't use or care about but may want in the future.Update: I found the phone on the floor with the memory stick hanging halfway out the slot after leaving it on my desk. Apparently, the phone rang, vibrated itself off the desk and hit the floor in a way that caused the MS to eject, even though it was well sealed under the little rubber pad. This was a bit alarming, because it takes some effort to pry open that rubber cover when I want to remove the MS. Plus, I've got more invested in the MS than the phone. Time to turn off vibrate and get out the black electrical tape! Memory stick stay put!",4
"This is a great phone! Bye-bye I-pod!

I always had Nextel and lousy Nextel phones, so when switching service I took 2 weeks to find the perfect phone. After having the Sony Ericson W810i for 3 weeks, I must say this is one of the coolest gadgets I have ever owned. It's small, thin and stylish. It's easy to use and figure out all the diffrent functions. The sound quality is great, and I have service every where I go, even inside stores 95% of the time. The music functions of the phone are unreal! I bought a 2 gig memory card for the phone for about $50. I can store over 500 songs, and it sounds every bit all clear as any I-pod. The software that comes with it to transfer music from the computer to your phone is very easy to use. Just drag and drop the songs and hit ""transfer"" and away it goes. I have a huge amount of music on my computer, so I just transfer what ever I want and delete any thing I get board with then replace it with new songs. I'm thinking about getting a 4 gig memory card to double the amount of storage. The headphone adaptor jack lets me play it through any speakes or head phones that use a standard jack. I have my car hard wired with just such a jack, so I just plug in my phone to my car stereo and listen away! My I-pod is now a paper weight, I have no real use for it because my phone can do it all! The camera is great as well, pics come out very clear. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because my pics come out blurry if the subject is moving. It seems to have a hard time capturing movement on the camera clearly, but still photos come out almost as good as most digital cameras. I am so glad I finally made the right choice when buying any electronics, because 2 weeks later I always wish I got something else. Not this time, I wouldn't trade this phone for anything!-Mark Scsramucci",3
"Can't help but love this phone

I had a SE W600i but found that too bulky after using SE T637 & T617 for a number of years now. When cingular started carrying this phone, I jumped on it !!The phone's lightweight, fast & very stylish. I hate the cingular branding though. Every now & then I hit the orange cingular key on right & it takes me online & cingular charges me a nickel. Highly annoying.UPDATE: 11/27/2006I used DaVinci client 16.9 to flash the phone using the supplied USB Cable. It was really easy & completely worth it !! No more annoying cingular BULL***T !Just read today that from 11/27/2006 a law goes into effect which allows customers to legally unlock the phones so they can be used with other providers. Will look into it some more.",4
"Perfect design, great price

This is a handy little phone packed with tons of features. Its a normal size phone with speakerphone, Bluetooth, 2.0M camera, mp3 player, etc. With a 2-year agreement its a good deal.",4
"Vey good, very happy

I am actually very happy with my phone. Still learning some of the things the phone can do. but I ususally use my phones as phones only and sometimes for music which this phone provides. So I am happy",3
"great phone

I had this phone from january to this august until i was thrown into a pool with it in my pocket. Hopefully i can get a new one tomorrow because i would not choose anything over this phone.Before this phone I always listened to cds but ever since i got it, i havent touched my cds. I love it. It looks awesome, the form, size and weight are impeccable. Not too big, not too small, has good weight, its not too light. Using it is very easy, took only a day to get used to it. The music player is good however the headphones it came with weren't that good so I used my own. It was just loud enough but there many times where I wished it was a little louder. It has 4 or 5 themes so if you get sick of one you can change it. It takes memory stick pro duo which dont cost a lot. I had a 2gb one which was plenty for me. I had a lot of songs on it with lik 400mb to spare. The camera is great for a cell phone but don't expect it to take the place of a digital camera. I loved the fact that you turn it on its side to take pics, it looks like a real digital camera and I have had a few people ask me what kind of camera it was before telling them it was a phone. I love the light that doubles as a flash and a flashlight. It is very bright. I went camping a few weeks ago and whenever we went into the woods, the light on this thing was brighter than the actual flashlights we had :) The one thing I love about this phone is that not many people have it. I have many friends with the LG Chocolate phones and then they see mine and are like, who what is that, i have never seen that, hey its better than my chocolate.There are only a few negatives.Like I said before, I wish the music volume was a little louder, I should have to max out every time I listen to music. Also, if you get this, make sure you lock it because when its in your pocket you hit all the buttons so you end up calling people and even more you end up going on the internet which costs money. Another thing is it is vulnerable. You need to take care of it because by now the screen was really scratched. It is still durable, I dropped it a couple times and I had no problems. And lastly, the biggest negative IMO is the call volume. When talking to people it is very low even when it is at maximum, good luck hearing ppl if you are in a crouded place.So overall this is one of the best phones on the market, much better than the chocolate IMO. I just hope I can get another one tomorrow because all the other phones suck compared to this.",4
"Awesome

This is an awesome phone. Only thing that sucks is that there are not very many ringtones to pick from. Also cannot set one of the mp3 as your ringtone.",4
"Three great device one great cell phone

I have owned many different cell phones over the past years and this one takes the cake.I never had great cell phone service in my house, which has a metal roof, but since getting the Sony W810i, I've had no problem at all, not even one dropped call! It's a great 2 megalpixel camera with an awesome panoramic mode. A portable audio-video device that plays mp3's, has a built in FM radio, and plays video when properly formatted. You can even expandable the memory with Sony's Memory Stick Duo. All that in one great phone!",4
"Sony Ericsson W810i cell phone

This cell phone is my most treasured possession! I love it! Sony ericsson phones have the easiest navigation of all cell phones to program. Their voice dialing, answer, etc. to use with bluetooth seem to have the most memory for that feature. Sitting down with the book, I found it much simpler to program all the features, including adding videos and audio recordings of my granddaughter to play on the phone.I have an Ipod video, but prefer to use the phone to show videos and play music for my friends, as you don't have to use the headphones. (of course to do this, you have to have to purchase a larger card! It's the best phone I have ever owned.",4
"Best phone I've ever used

This is hands down the best phone I have ever used. The reception is great and when you use the headset, the clarity is amazing. Run down the list of features and it's basically got everything.",4
"only phone that ive ever had that i liked.

this phone is amazing. if you've ever had gripes with other phones, this phone will fix them. blahblahblah. the only thing that sucks about this phone is that ITS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WIRELESS BLUE TOOTH HEADPHONES. i mean, get with it! and the interent sucks. if you really want a pc like browser, look for a pdawhatever. and the camera is amazing.",4
"AWESOME!!!

I just got my phone from Amazon as my contract just expired lucky me, and I saw this deal and could not pass it up, re-upped for 2 more years with cingular, no problems there, the phone packs a lot of features,i upgraded from a nokia 6030 which is a nice basic phone with an fm radio, but this monster has a camera, an fm radio & mp3 player and a phone, you can use your favorite stereo headphones on this phone with the included adapter which makes it cool, also makes it a nifty handsfree device as well, but the screen on this baby is bright and clear, it even has a flash light mode, the music player and controls are good, software like all cell phones is slow to good, but i just think this phone has it all and its a keeper with me, just a bit on the heavy side for a cellphone, but all in all man what a package and right now its free too, awesome! you cant beat the price,oh yeah my friend was going to buy one on amazon and she went to a cingular store and the sales staff matched the price for the phone right there for her, so you know this is a good deal, take advantage and dont pass it up, this phone is awesome and includes a ton of features i havent even got around too, it checks your email pretty nicely too, and has a good set of starter ringtones, and a 128mb memory card as well, so go for the free shipping and get yourself one, if your willing to wait i ordered mine on 102106 and just recieved it on 110906 so be patient or ask for 2 day shipping and see what happens, great phone.....",4
"Good phone and camera while they last

I bought 3 phones from amazon 5 months ago. I had returned one phone back to amazon to be exchanged ( it was a previously used phone, sold by amazon as a brnad new and dis have a problem with some keys not functionig well )Please note before you decide to buy and balance the pros and cons:1. I love the reception, it is much better than all of the motorolla phones I tried in my city ( mountainous west virginia ).2. The menu and navigation keys are very intutive .3. The camera takes great pictures and is suffecient if you want to download them to your pc or send via e-mails etc.4. The navigation key , some of the main keys as well as some numeric keys have a tendency to stick, malfunction or not function at all after 2-3 months of use. This happend to both the phones I use and my son uses , although we have differnt using habits. ( It was also there in the phone we sent to exchange ). I sent the third phone overseas when it was new.5. The phone started to make a terrible static sound everytime you touch the mic area or even the lower panel of the phone while you are on a call. this sound transmits to the caller and the recepient and is very annoying.6. Sony Ericsson service is frustrating, took 2 emails then 2 phone calls , they had to let me upgrade the software , perform other steps , until they finally issued a repair authorization. I sent it out , paid for shipping... phone came back with cleaned keys , but the mic problem was not repaired, I had to call again and sent it again .. Think about the time without a phone to use, the shipping charge and the time wasted on this issues.7. Recalculate the price of the phone with this in mind also as follows : you will get the rebate from cingular very quickely. You will probably never get the rebate from amazon ( this is the third time it happend to me with 3 different products , amazon rebates are difficult to submit, not reliable or do not come back at all to you, so do not count on them )8. I will continue to use the phone , if an when it is repaired or replaced, but when the time comes for contract renewal , I willl chose a different brand, not sure which GSM phone would be a better buy a year from now !!",2
"Great little phone

I've had this phone for a couple of weeks and really like it. I was worried about scratching the screen and camera lens until I bought this great little case by Krussel. My wife's Cingular Sony w600i phone can play full MP3 songs as ringtones assignable to contacts. I wish mine could. You can edit MP3 files down to 10 seconds via an editing program and use them, what a hassle though. The Sony Ericsson site allows you to download a some nice themes, games and ringtones at no charge. The phone I purchased came with a 256 MB memory card. I bought a 2 GB card to replace it and have loaded several albums of music on it. It sounds great, takes great pictures and is small. Definitely the most fun cell phone I've had so far.A 2 mega pixel camera, a great MP3 player and ultra-compact phone. Just a few years ago we were carring shoulder bag phones that never worked, bulky cameras and cassette tape walkmans. Can't complain too much I guess!",3
"I am impressed with the quality

I had a Samsung phone and Verizon service. Although the Verizon service was good but the last phone they gave me as a replacement for my lost phone was terrible. So I switched to Cingular and got this phone. The other important reason I swtiched was the software they use on Cingular phones. It is simply great and easy to use. About the phone, I agree with most of the things people posted here (positive things), I simply want to say that the I found this phone to be of great quality in terms of its manufacturing. I am very pleased with it and highly recommend it.",4
"Best phone I've had

Don't know how other reviewers get off saying the sound is only so-so and the camera is just ok. First, when you're using EDGE, you get reception in dead zones and good reception in fringe areas. It's not hype, Folks, this phone has great reception. Second, it's a Walkman and sounds better than my iPod -- definitely worthy of a good set of earbuds. As for the camera, it takes great pics, and I own a Canon 20D. For its size the display is beautiful. As far as unbranding it is concerned, it's easy -- just do a Google -- and clears those pesky bundled (and expensive) add-ons. And, since it's quad-band, just pop in a SIM card and voilà, you're local wherever you are in the world!",4
"BEST MUSIC PHONE, SMART PHONE

I love this phone! It's cheap for what it can do! Most impressive is the quality of the phone and it's easy to use with amazing camera built in. 2 mega pixel...wow...don't even need to have a real camera anymore... I take pictures every where with flash and video clips as well!Music is great and be able to switch between phone and music in an instance!",4
"Can't set full length MP3s as ringtongs

I purchased this phone for the MP3 capability and because one of the included features was the ability to set MP3s as ringtones. Cingular has a restriction through it's software that only allows you to set MP3s smaller than 600KB in size, therefore, you need to edit the length/quality of MP3 if you want to use it as a ringtone (or unbrand the phone). Since voicemail usually picks up within 30 seconds, having a shortened MP3 is not a problem: the problem is the added work to shorten the MP3. Seems cingular wants to encourage people to purchase their ringtongs for 2.49 instead.",3
"Great phone, BUT not good for music

Overall great phone, but not good for music.But if I would have known that this phone has a serious hissing sound problem at low volume or between tracks, I wouldn't have bought the 2gb memory stick.The hissing is really annoying and unbearable in a quiet environment.Search ""w801i hissing"" and see for yourself.In some forum, Sony actually admitted that they are aware of the problem, but no plan to fix it! How does that sound to you?",3
"Nice phone, but has negative sides too

All my previous phones were made either by Nokia or Ericsson. I was generally happy with both brands. This is the first Ericsson phone I have since Ericsson and Sony merged their cell phone products.The W810i has many nice features, and if you look at the specs, this is an rather impressive phone. However, after using it for couple of months, I was deeply disappointed with some of those features in practice. I'll try to summarize some of the good and bad sides, in no particular order.The phone is relatively small. Not as thin as some other phones out there. My old old Ericsson phones (without Sony in the name) were actually thinner. But they had external antenna too, and no built-in digital camera.The built-in digital camera is actually usable with its 2 mega pixels. It can even focus. As opposed to standard (for mobile phones) low resolution, fixed-focus cameras built in many of the older phones, this is a huge jump in quality. W810i even has light/flash thingie, which makes it even more usable. However, light/flash has to be turned on manually for each shot. It will not fire by itself automatically in low-light conditions. My guess is that this was deliberate design decision to extend battery life. There's 4x digital zoom, which is my only real objection in this area. If the phone had the real optical zoom, even with smaller range (2x or 3x) it would be way more usable than ""fake"" digital zoom.""W"" in the name comes from the ""Walkman"", I guess. In this case, ""Walkman"" refers to MP3 player. I haven't used it much, but it seems to be usable. Not really a replacement for your iPod, but it will do the job. The phone itself has no 3.5mm headphones connector. However adapter for 3.5mm connector as well as set of headphones are included with the phone. The headphones adapter also acts as a hands-free (it has microphone) and has a button for answering the calls and a clip. Included with the phone is a USB cable. For transferring your MP3 collection to it, I guess. Worth mentioning is that the phone has a speaker, so you don't need to have headphones to listen to your MP3s. The quality of sound through bult-in speaker is not much though. But that's to be expected. All in all, very nice.Phone comes with 256 MB memory stick. Which is more than generous, compared with my 6 mega pixel Canon digital camera that came with ridiculously small 16 MB SD card. 256 MB memory stick is more than enough for 2 mega pixel camera. It's kind of on a small side of things for storing your MP3 collection onto it. Couple of albums, and you'll start running out of space. If you want to use this phone as MP3 player, you'll probably want to upgrade to higher capacity memory stick sooner than later.So far so good. Now some big disappointments. Bluetooth. One of the things I use on daily basis. Something all my phones simply must have, and it simply must work flawlessly. Well, it doesn't with this phone. I've a GPS that is Bluetooth enabled and acts as hands free, and can also access address book and SMS messages on the Bluetooth enabled phones. Most of the time Bluetooth with this phone works OK, except when it doesn't. The connection between the GPS and phone drops at random times. The phone ignores the fact that my GPS disconnected from it way too often, and still displays a small ""using hands free"" icon, even when my GPS was turned off (not there) for a long time. I have to power cycle phone in order for it to realize my GPS disconnected from it long time ago. I'm also using Bluetooth to connect to the phone from my laptop, in order to have Internet access when on the go and far away from Wi-Fi hot spots. Mostly works fine. However, if I have another Bluetooth device connect (for example hands free), the connection between laptop and cell phone will simply freeze. This phone is supposed to support connection to multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously. In practice, it just doesn't work reliably.The unreliable Bluetooth is obviously my biggest grief.Another thing I don't like is the address book. It doesn't allow storing of multiple numbers of the same type under single name. If you know somebody with for example two cell phone numbers, you are out of luck. You can't mark them both as cell phone numbers. There's option of marking a number as home, work, mobile, fax or other. And you can have exactly one of each. There's no pager type, BTW. My old address book (which is also synced to couple of other devices) contained several entries that I had to modify in order to get them accepted by W810i. You can not store email and street addresses into the address book of this phone. These are very serious limitations that should make you seriously consider the usability of this device, if you need address book synchronization.The two orange buttons are nice. However, way too often I end up pressing the ""Cingular"" button, and the phone happily connects me to the Internet right away. Luckily I have generous data plan (well, not really, I still have to pay to have it), so this doesn't really cost me anything extra. But if you don't have (or don't plan to have) good data plan, it should worry you. Be careful which buttons you press. The two orange buttons are very easy to press by mistake. The one on the right that connects you to the Internet much easier than the one on the left that starts MP3 player.The last negative thing is relatively lower sound quality of phone calls than what I'm used to. I have a feeling my old Nokia (and older Ericssons, without Sony) were much better. Or it just could be that my hearing is slowly going south. Who knows.Conclusion. This is very nice phone. However, if you plan to use some of the phone's advanced features such as Bluetooth, you may end up disappointed. Also, if you require advanced address book, you'll be disappointed with this phone too. W810i simply doesn't cut it in those two departments. On the other hand, if you don't care about those two particular features, you'll be very happy with this phone.",2
"Better look for other phone (Nokia 6682)

I am not going to mention anything about the pros but am going to mention few cons1) Batter sucks .....looks like this phone eats up all the Li ion.2) Display is always on while talking..this eats the battery too3) POOR call quality4) Less functions to control the display and to save the power5) Small keys6) ADDRESS book: cannot hold 2 home numbers or 2 mobile numbers. Just one on eachThese are the problems, me and my friends are facing (Reviewed this phone after using 4 pieces)",1
"very disappointed

I bought this phone specifically for it's music capabilities along with a 4GB card. The only way to create playlists is on the phone using it's nightmare menu system. I couldn't imagine how it could be worse - it really is that frustrating and time consuming.In all fairness to Sony, it's still a great phone, good camera, good sound quality if you use better headphones. A reasonable replacement for your MP3 player it is not.",0
"sales scam

you can't port your existing number with this deal unless you are willing to give up the discount rate and put in $250!!!!!11/4/06i am glad that i didn't get this deal. i shopped at the same phone store i shopped two years ago and i got a much better deal for a family plan of 4 (one w810i, two samsung d807) and net $30 cash back. =) and with number portability!!",0
"way to small

when i tried out this phone it was way to small i couldnt fit my fingers on the buttons and it made it really difficult. I think u should think twice before bying this phone and consider the samsung d807, this phone has all of the same features except for the radio.",0
"Dont buy this phone from here

I recently got this phone from amazon together with the Cingular family plan etc. The phone battery never gets fully charged no matter how long I charge it. And discharges after just 2 days with hardly 1 hr of talk time. From what i hear this phone is generally quite good but it seems these guys on Amazon are selling some defective pieces so please dont buy it from here if at all you want to buy it.",0
"Worst experience!!!

My rating has nothing to do with the phone but it's about how I am going to get this phone and when. I ordered one back the 1st of Octorber. The phone got shipped on 24th.... and never got to me... it turned that USPS lost the package somehow and somewhere. Now, I got no phone but Cingular Bill is sticking from October 25th and Amazon is replacing with the new phone. The problem is that the new phone wouldn't be shipped until 15th of this month... USPS, can you sure it's going to get to my door? I've never experienced something like this. Cingular doesn't care that you don't have phone, your phone bill started from the date Amazon shipped the phone.... I am so frustrated with the situation...I have no doubt that this an excellent phone.",1
"All New Cell Phones Suck!

I guess they *all* pretty much suck. What's the solution for those of us that just need a phone, and can well do without the camera, the stupid games, music (although i love most music, i don't need my phone to have it), and all the other frills that make the thing so darn complicated and buggy?!But I guess this one is probably better than many new phones. It still has many problems besides what i've already mentioned above. Seems like it's always trying to ""connect..."" when i have no clue why. Also the ridiculous music mode mysteriously rears it's head every so often. Sometimes I realise that i mistakenly pressed either of the two red buttons, which are ridiculously postioned relative to the others used to get around the phone. But other times i have no clue why this happens. Its pretty frustrating. No doubt it's from inadvertenly pushing these same two buttons. Since i'm forced to use this with Tactical [hard entry] gloves, i can see this as a possibility.The signal and quality appear to be ok, but nothing compared to my old phone. I haven't confirmed battery life. Also, i haven't been able to try any headsets with it, so i can't comment on that. I can however, recommend an awesome case for it. The Krusell Classic. Combined with the sturdy steel belt clip, seems to be a great combo.Let me go back to what I believe was the very best phone i've ever used: SANYO SCP-4900. Even with it's cracked display, it blows the socks off offthe new phones i've used. Guess i'll have to see if i can somehow get used to it to this one.",2
"Not so much a phone as a music player

I think that if you use your phone as something to listen to music with (which seems kinda silly considering the superior quality in every way of ipods) then you might love this phone. As someone who uses a cell phone mostly AS A PHONE, I returned it after one day and opted for a blackberry pearl.",0
"Run from Cingular

This review is about Cingular service not particulary this phone. Customer service is about the worst for any company I have ever delt with.One month after starting service roadside assistance just happened ""to get added on my statements"" with no authorization and no explanation from Cingular. If you look up compaints in the BBB there are many instances of mis-information given out by Cingular customer service especially concerning concellation fees.",0
"Worst Shipping

Placed the order, Got the tracking number 2 days ago. Since two days I have been trying to track the package and every time it shows that the order is ready to be picked up by the carrier. Seems snice two days the package is in warehouse.I would not order through Amazon if I have another option available.",0
"In my opinion the best ""all-around"" phone for the price.

My last few phones that I have had were a let down. Plagued with bad software/firmware and very poor service.My last phone, the Verizon Motorola RazrV3c, was a joke. In fact my parents old original Motorola Star-Tac served better as a phone than the razr.I am very pleased with Cingular's Sony Ericsson w810i. My friends with there LG Chocolates,Moto KRZR's &SLVR;'s LOVE this phone to the point of jealousy.There is only one real con about this phone, and that is:-Cingular's Software.You can not delete pre installed ring tones or themes, also lack of good pre installed ring tones and themes. You are only able to put a 15sec. clip of music as a ring tone, so you must create a clip of your music to set as a ring tone. Only AOL, Hotmail, and Yahoo email service, no pop3 in cingulars software.(If you get the Unlocked/Unbranded phone, none of this will be a issue)Pros:Quick responding interface.Great implemented mp3 player, with quality speaker & headphones.Good Volume levels for both speakers.Good Speaker phone.Built in FM Tuner.Excellent sounding calls, and clarity.Ease of navigation (for me at least).2.0 Mega pixel camera, with auto-focus and other awesome features.The flash actually works, very, VERY bright!Also the phone comes with a Pro-Duo card, USB Cable, & software. Thats actually really nice when other phones make you purchase those things seperatly.",4
"Best phone ever!!!

True is that this phone rocks. It rocks right out of the box, and it rocks even more once you customized it to your liking. The Cingular branding that came with the phone really sucked, cutting out lots of features that SE originally put into the phone. however, one can debrand (remove all the Cingular software) the phone thought FLASHING. I have mine with a 4gb Sandisk card and I have to say its pretty much the well rounded piece of electronics around.Has MP3 player, radio, video playback, java, micromedia flash, a really nice 2mp camera that = to my 2 year old Sony powershot, Voice Recorder, video record, and so on.",4
"Good Although Not Perfect

Received this phone yesterday, it's definitely a good one, although it may be not fancy as iPhone (iPhone is just so cool). W810i is even a little bit shorter than my previous T610, however, the design is as almost same as T610.I just list some weakness:1. Headset and charger use the same slot. Can't use the headset when charging, while T610 can.2. Only partial airplane mode. Here it's called Music Mode, and have to restart the cell to access the mode, as well the other functions are shut down either except the music player.3. The earbuds are not so comfortable. Maybe I am just not used to them.4. The phone is kind of plastic.5. The web-access button is annoying. Press it by mistake with great probability. May cost extra money if the internet service is not subscribed.",3
"Its an All Rounder!!!

I guess no one can beat Sony Ericsson when it comes to sound and image quality in mobile phones. The sound of music player from the provided earfones is awesome(comparable to that of an Ipod, but not as loud though). The 2 MP camera is decent, i guess its the best among any 2MP camera phones!!! I have taken 4 x 6 prints of images taken from this camera and they are pretty good!!! Just Add a 4 GB card to it and then just go on.... now who needs an Ipod? the only issue i had is with the battery life which is strictly OK on heavy use.To sum it up, it goes like this ... here is a gadget that has...A great MP3 playerA decent 2 MP still cameraCan take VideosA Radio with good receptionIts small, compact and Good looking.Its Expandableand by the way it can make calls too... :)",4
"Amazing!

I've heard a lot of negative things about this phone, NONE of which are true.1) There's no way to silence the shutter sound on the camera. WRONG. All you have to do is turn the phone on vibrate (by holding the # key) or silent (by pressing the power key and choosing the correct option) and every sound is silenced save for the alarm (which is also good if you don't want to be disturbed by calls but still need an alarm).2) There is no way to listen to the music player while still taking pictures. Also wrong. All you have to do is turn the phone on and put it on silent. Calls will still come through but because the phone is on silent it won't disturb the music, nor will the sound of the shutter on the camera because it won't make that noise in silent anyway.3) You can't make your own ringtones. Wrong again. I bought a ringtone maker from BestBuy and make my own tones all the time. All I have to do is plug the phone's memory card into my computer (Though you can also use the cord that comes with the phone), go to My Computer, and click ""Phone card"". You have to go through a few files before finding the one that has the ringtones, but simply copy from the computer and paste into that file and there it is. Simply put the card back in the phone and you're all set.All in all I LOVE this phone. I use the MP3 player a lot less that I had thought of, but when I do I love it. The camera is very high quality and after buying a larger memory card I use the phone in place of a digital camera because the pictures are so high quality. As a phone I have no problems whatsoever. The speaker and ear piece are both perfectly loud enough for me, while all the buttons are simple and easy to use. This phone is PERFECT!",4
"Great phone that does the job well

I have owned the w810i for 4 months now and am fairly satisfied with the phone. I have used Nokia and Motorola phones in the past, and this phone stands toe to toe with both of these brands. First off, I believe a cell phone should be a phone first, then be a camera, mp3, pda later.The voice quality that comes through is good. The speakers are even better, which are very audiable and bright. Next, the battery life is great. On average, I talk on the phone for approx. 2 hours every day and the battery doesn't need to be charged until the third or fourth day. The screen is big enough to display text clearly and the colors are vibrant. You could probably even watch TV or videos on this screen.The camera is good at taking upclose pictures. But, as the previous reviews stated, optical zoom would have been better. I would not replace your current digital camera with this phone. It's more of a quick shot camera. The mp3 player is great. The sound quality is better than most phones I've used.The button sizes are a bit small and the phone is somewhat thick. But, I am still able to fit this phone in my pocket without major issues. I have tried the data cable, infrared, and bluetooth, and it works for me. I'm not a heavy user of office sync'ing or bluetooth headsets, so I'm not certain if these features are reliable. The menu interface is just passable (mostly because of Cingular branding). I would consider un-branding this phone to see the true features of the w810i. There are just too many Cingular bells and whisles in the way, that brings down the usability of this phone.I also like the Java mobile system. You can load various Java apps that run maps, games, and office. The FM radio is also a great plus that's not found on many other phones. The settings are good enough at customizing some aspects of the phone, such as themes, wallpaper, ring tones, etc. I couldn't find one to adjust the screen blanking time or the key locking time, which can be a bit annoying when you are a second too slow at punching the keys.All in all, the phone is great at being a phone. I would get it if you're looking for long battery life, non-clam shell phone, with good voice quality.",4
"Great Phone - Great Music!

Perfect blend of music player and communications device. A great choice for anyone -- especially students.Things I like:Great speakerphoneGood FM Radio ReceptionGood MP3 Sound QualitySounds great when playing without the headsetGood Camera and Video QualityExcellent Contact Management Integration with OutlookIndividual Buttons on the numberpadGreat Battery LifeBright ScreenAbility to carry computer documents on my phone between computersThings I don't like:Slow File Transfer over USBCan't do FM Radio without the handsfree deviceOdd place for Volume ControlProprietary Sony Memory CardsOverall - Recommended especially with the Amazon Credit from Cingular.",4
"No significant improvements from previous models.

Before I received my w810, I used to use the w600, both cingular branded. The only reasons I replaced my w600, which has both the style and function I love, is because the w800 has a memory slot and supposively longer battery life. Personally, I think the w810 is an ugly phone, that kills the style part. But so far for the five hours I've owned the w810, I'm not that impressed with this newer model. The two main difference between the w810 and w600 are that the w810 has a memory slot and better camera, and some negligible changes in the menu layout. Beside those, the w810 does not exceed the w600 in any other way. Major annoyance I had with the w600 are its short battery life and low conversation volume. However, so far as I've observed, the battery of the w810 has dropped to 85% within the past 6 hours, which is much better than w600 but still not good enough. And the volume, OMG, is so pathetic. I tried playing music through the speaker of both phones. The maximum volume of the w810 doesn't even reach half the volume of the w600. When talking on the phone, the earpiece volume is pretty low as well, don't even mention the speaker volume. These are my experience so far since when I received the phone this afternoon.Basically, there are the cons and pros.Pro (Comparing to previous models)1. Great camera, 2mp, very clear.2. Brighter screen3. Memory slot (though it's pretty common now, but I'm thrilled about it)4. Longer battery life.5. Probably won't be any more White Screen of Death (system crash)Cons (Overall)1. Low volume (music+speaker, talking+speaker, talking+earpiece)2. Slightly lower resolution than previous models3. 4 icons connect to internet, which I don't use (email, media net, cingular mall, and cingular music)4. 1 dedicated internet button on the keypad which will charge you for $0.01/kb if you accidentally press and load onto cingular home page.5. It doesn't show clock when in stand by mode, you have to press a button.6. The camera doesn't have a cover7. Have to trim music file before using it as ringtone8. CINGULAR BRANDED, which means they set in many extra restrictions.9. The shell feels cheap.10. Gaming stats are worse than previous models, especially when running 3D.11. NO STEREO WIDENING, unlike my old w600.I'll post more if I think of others.",3
"Overall I think it is a real winner....

I have not come across many perfect products and while the W810i is not prefect, it is definitely an outstanding one. There are some improvements that could be made, but overall I think it is a real winner.The most glaring flaw is the user manual. Manufactures spend a great deal of time and money developing new products such as this one and yet totally neglect the documentation that would allow their end users to fully use it. The user manual that accompanies the W810i is incomplete and the index is almost completely useless. You have to hunt to find information in it and many times the necessary information is absent. If you are not a gadget friendly person, you may have a difficult time locating all the features. I would suggest playing with the phone's menu and go thought every link.Camera: After reconfiguring it to take a higher quality shot, it seems to work quite well. The flash (light) apparently must be turned on manually, but will automatically turn off after you shoot the photo.Walkman: The MP3 player will take some time to learn, but I like it. Remember to adjust the equalizer or the volume might be too low for you. The built-in speakers are a bit tinny and weak, but when properly adjusted the Walkman sounds good via a decent set of ear buds. (not the ones the come with the phone). I like the feature that automatically transfers you to an incoming call when listening and returns you to your MP3 upon disconnecting. The FM radio is a cool feature and works great, but remember you must plug in your headset cord for it to operate.Phone: The volume of the phone's ear piece is low, even for those with good hearing. However, I found there is a huge difference in volume when you move the phone around your ear. In one position you can barely hear the caller and in another position the volume is quite sufficient. Take the time to find your ""sweat spot"" and you should be okay. After finding mine, I have no problems hearing my callers. You can also kick the volume up by using a Bluetooth headset.Ringer tone: Contrary to what you might have read, yes you can use your MP3s as ringer tones. However, for some reason they do not always work. You will have to play with it. The volume of the ringer tone is adjustable. But, even with it on it highest setting you may find to it be a little too low. Especially, if you have the phone in an enclosed case. To compensate download a louder ringer tone or MP3 and use it. Also, unless you are really quick on the draw, you may want to extend the time the phone rings prior to sending your caller to voice mail.Calendar / Contacts: I like the fact that you can synchronize the phone with Outlook. It is a real time saver!If I made only one recommendation to Sony about the W810i, it would be to turn up the overall volume of its components. They all seem a little on the low side and may turn off some users.Well, as I said few products are prefect, but in this imperfect world the W810i is a terrific product and I would highly recommend it. It tries to do a lot and actually does most of them very well.",3
"as expected!

In my experience nothing is ever absolute with techology, theres always a tradeoff and people on both sides of the fence to anything.with this phone i never read anything negative. and I see why. its a great phone. can get upwards of 4gb cards now that rival ipods, except that you can swap these feathersized cards around if the mood strikes you. combine the camera and the phone into it and wow.dislikes, the FM radio feature is awesome, the fact that the hands free attachment doubles as the antenna for it, not so awesome. I understand an attachment is out to solve this though.it DOES ship with 128mb of memory, not the 512 that the website lists for the cingular version. Im still emailing with amazon to see what they are doing about this. not that I'll be sending the phone back, I planned to get a 2gb card anyway, but with 512 I could wait a few weeks, at 128... its really not a capable MP3 player holding maybe 20 songs.to add to this for the commenterssince people obviously want to know a time frameordered october 19th 2006shipped october 27th 2006recieved October 30th 2006it was scheduled to ship around november 2nd and deliver 14 days after that. so it was ahead of schedule. shipped via free shipping; it shipped from the same city that I live in, so it was essentially next day delivery except that it shipped friday and arrived monday.at this point, I have not recieved any compensation about the mistake with the advertised flash card. the response I recieved was""The non-cingular version comes with a 512 MB Memory Stick PRO(tm) Duowith enough memory, for up to 175 songs. ""which is probably true, but that is obviously not what the website here states.to add to my review of the phone itself; I have since flashed the phone using [...]. the process itself was confusing to me, not too technical with phones, certainly a first for flashing them. all seems well with it. the best part of the flash so far is that the far right ""cingular"" button now acts as a shortcut button to activate the flash light, bluetooth, calender, and whatever else I want it to be. instead of some sales page for cingular... like I need a 1 push button to go there.with that said, the phone continues to impress. sound quality through the speakers is quite good. if I could change a single thing about the phone, Id put a headphone jack on it directly so I dont have to use the hands free cord.",4
"Camera Phone is AWESOME

After reading the reviews on this phone, I decided to replace my Razr with the Sony Ericsson. For the most part, this phone completely blows away the RAZR!The camera phone is unbelievable. Showing off the quality of pictures + all the effects (gives you some great editing tools-- my favorite is the Panorama mode) has convinced the majority of my friends to look into this phone. I also love the fact that the zoom offers you a flexible zoom distance compared to your standard 3 zoom options.As for the mp3 player, the sound quality is AMAZING! The headphones (although somewhat awkward to get used to)are very great quality and even on full volume it is very hard for anyone else to hear it. It is somewhat of a hassle to have to skip through all of Cingular's standard ringtones, but I don't find it bad enough to complain.I would say my ONLY complaint for this phone is the calling quality. I don't know if it might just be a defect with my phone, but whenever I'm on a call, you can hear that weird sound interference in the background (like when your phone goes off next to a TV or radio). Also, the voice quality is not as clear as the RAZR.Maybe one other complaint would be that the navigation buttons are so small, and the location of the ""Call / End Call"" buttons are so tiny I havent quite got the hang of ending calls right away ;)As a person who doesn't own a good digital camera OR an I-Pod, this phone definately has me caught up with the times. Although the voice clarity is not as great as my RAZR was, I give it a 4.5 star rating.",3
"All I can say is this is the BEST phone for the price!

This is really an amazing phone. I am normally VERY critical and dissapointed in the quality of phones after having them for a month or so, but I have had this one for a few months and I am still loving it! The camera is truely the best I have ever seen on a phone. People are blown away when I give them prints or e-mail them pictures and tell them the picture was taken on my cell phone. The MP3 player (Walkman) is slightly odd at first, but I am used to it now and don't even use my iPod anymore now that I have this phone. As for the features that make this a phone, like call quality and such its great! The earpiece volume is slightly low, but it is very clear and up to par. If you don't have the best hearing you may want to look elsewear for a phone... The speaker phone is good and the reception is awesome! I have not yet been caught in a dead zone. All I can say is this phone lives up to the expectations I have. Oh and I also should mention that the battery life is insane!!! The best part is when it does get low, which is two times a week for me it only takse like an hour to FULLY charge! I LOVE THIS PHONE!!! : )",4
"Very Cool Phone!

This phone has been awesome. I've had it for about a month now and it's been great. The reception for Little Rock, AR is great- always have all bars available. The features are terrific and it is very easy to learn without reading a manual. I love the vivid color screen. The buttons are a bit small- would be difficult for a man with large hands, but it is great for me. So far no complaints at all!",4
"SwissArmyKnife of Cell Phones is what I call it...

This is an amazing phone, I have used Nokia's, Motorola's and my first Sony Ericsson. It is simple an amazing phone, packed with all the stuff. The camera is great, it has flash light, which saves carrying a sperate flash light if you need one. The music quality is great. The graphics when playing video games is rich in color and great quality. Only issue I have seen is when playing Ashalt game, cannot exit, not sure it is hung, or waiting for $$$...I would rate this 5 stars, and would buy one more for the family soon.My ranking on phones based on easy of use and richesness in features are:1. Sony Ericsson2. Nokia3. Motorola",4
"Not perfect, but the best thus far.

I was a Treo 650 user prior to switching to this phone. I got sick of carrying that brick of a phone for almost 2 years. I never utilized the full capabilities of the Palm so I thought that I can make due with the W810i.I'm not sorry with my decision. The user interface on the W810i is probably the best that I've tested. Very easy to navigate and has many features in a tiny package. The weight and balance of the phone is also very good.As to those who said this could be a replacement for their iPods, not a chance! The mp3 player on this phone is only a very rudimentary player. You for example, can't play audiobooks because it won't remember where you left off if you play something else and go back. It's only good if you treat it like an iPod Shuffle. Sure, you can create a playlist but the playlists can ONLY be created on the phone itself, not on any included software. The included software allows you to convert CDs into mp3s and transfer it to the phone but if you already have mp3s it's better to just transfer the files manually by drag and drop through your cardreader. It's much faster too. So, in the end, the MP3 player is only good for someone who just wants to listen to their mp3s without too much management of their music. People who already have mp3s and a memorystick card reader can bypass installing Sony's Disc2Phone software altogether.Other nit-picks are that you can't use mega base and sound functions on the anything but the mp3 player. That means the radio and phone will sound tinny. It's too bad they didn't extend the sound enhancers to the other features.The positives are too many to list. The screen is wonderful even though it's small. The camera takes great snapshots. The flash, which should actually be called flashlight, doesn't actually flash, it stays on like a flashlight when you turn it on. It's not triggered by the camera. The buttons are good for normal sized fingers. the Web functions including the browser is wonderful. Even the java application are fantastic. I would say they're even better than many of the Palm OS ones.Anyway, it's probably the best candy bar phone to have at this moment.",3
"great phone!

this is by far the best phone i have ever owned. it takes great pictures in the day, but i also noticed that in low light without the flash, the pictures come out a bit scured as the camera is trying to compensate for light deficentcy. also when you turn the flash on, its always on... over all camera is awsome, and even lets you take burst shots. the video looks good on the phone, but only medioker on computer. over all though you arn't going to find better in a phone, and i am amazed at just how good it is. the FM radio couldn't be any clearer, and the head phones it comes with are the best i have ever owned, plus it doubles as an adapter so that you can plug any headphones you want into it. the thing sounds great and i can't wait till the 8 gig pro duo card comes out! the speaker on the back of it for listening to music without the head phones is a little quite, my bro's LG flip phone is considerably louder, but thats no problem as i don't plan on using that feature often. also it is cake to put music on this thing, just drag and drop what ever music you want to play into the mp3 folder on the phone's memory card. the thing acts as a hard drive when you plug it into your computer, making it super easy to mess with. battery life is pretty good, especially for all of the stuff they cramed into this little guy.oh, the lock keys option is opposite of the nokia for all of you nokia lovers, little hard to get used to but no problem.over all, i highly recomend this phone to anyone, i even have one of my friends picking one up.",4
"Best And Most Complete Phone Anywhere!

This phone does everything right. It has more features than i will ever use. For me, phone reception and picture quality are most important -- and Cingular delivers. I will take a long trip soon to see how good reception is outside CA and then upgrade this review. So for it's the best phone I've bought and that includes my trusty Nokia 6230.",4
"Basic calendar functionality missing, poor MP3 quality

I used to have SonyEricsson T610 and that was one of the best phones that I've seen. So when I decided to change my dated Razr V3 one of the best offers at the time was SonyEricsson W810i.Overall it's not a bad phone but Sony tend to always add a couple of bad features in their products for some reason. I don't know if it's a marketing strategy or something else but that's always the case with them. As if they are afraid the product might get too good.In this case here's the list:- Calendar recurring events - there is no recurrence for the calendar events. This is one of the basic functions of a calendar in general but it's missing here. There is no way to add weekly or monthly events (like meetings or regular services). There is a workaround for yearly events using the birthday option from the address book but what about if you need to add a yearly event that is not a birthday or worse is not related to a person...- The MP3 quality at best is mediocre. When you have those almost silent parts of a song there is a quite loud white noise. This doesn't seem acceptable for a phone branded Walkman. I really don't believe company like Sony cannot produce a good quality MP3 player...- Cracking between songs - this happens more often than not. When one song ends and another one is about to begin you hear a rather loud cracking. It's really bad.- No Folder mode MP3 play - there is no way to play each folder as you would play an album. In order to achieve this you need to MANUALLY create a play list for each folder.- No playlist import - you cannot import playlists. You can only create them manually on the phone. The combination of this and the previous one wastes you a LOT of time and is totally not justified.- No standard headphones jack. You need to use a converter which makes it quite a hassle each time you want to use the MP3/FM features of the phone. I've seen iPods (though I don't like them at all) half the size of this phone and still having a regular size standard headphones jack so the size is not the problem here.So if you can live with these the phone is ok but you cannot wait but wonder why were those things missed? Was it on purpose? If yes, should I trust such manufacturer?",2
"hangs up

i've been using my cell phones as alarms for sometime now. and this phone has been serving that purpose as well. i love the phone but when it starts ringing at 7 am(the time i try to wake up), sometimes i get a white screen. well it has happened 6-7 times in past 3 weeks i think. all i get is a white screen. the buttons would still work but the screen has nothing besides white on it. if i didn't know which button to hit, i wouldn't know how to shut off the alarm. i've had to turn off the phone to get the screen back up again. it's not that big a deal but it annoys me like crazy. i would have given this phone a 5 star had it not been annoying me with the white screen.UPDATE:The white screen issue seems to be my phone only. My brother has the same phone but his doesn't do that. I don't know how to send it to get it repaired because it's not something that I can reproduce when needed. It's more and more annoying every day. It's been 13 months since i bought it.",2
"Good Phone

Let me first say that I also own the SE P910I, which is the best PDA/Phone that I know of. Recently I dropped it into the pool. Given that they are so pricey, I decided to go with this guy and got it for a penny.Anyway, the phone rocks as phone. The internal antenna is extremely powerful. You will notice a buzzing noise if you set the phone near a TV, computer or any other speaker. This is the antenna making the interference. It is pretty annoying but it's a reasonable trade-off for having great reception.The phone's FM radio works pretty well. You can save presets or scan. You do have to have the headphones plugged into the phone for it to work due to the FM antenna being in the headset.Interfacing with your computer is fairly easy, though I did notice that its hard to get the phone to reconnect to your computer after it had already been connected. In other words I am having to reboot (to reset the USB) in between connections. And this is with XP and the latest drivers. The interface allows you to load anything onto the phone, including MP3's, video etc. You can use it as a thumb drive if you like. Oh and my phone, purchased from Amazon came with a 256MB card, but you can get those cards at up to 4GB's now.The menu is easy to use and the phone comes with some good applications. Music DJ, PhotoDJ, Remote Control are fun. There are many limited games on the phone, meaning they will ask you to purchase them after the first level. They can be deleted.The contacts list is very easy to navigate. Its very easy to transfer contacts to and from this phone via blue-tooth, and there is an option to send all of them at once.The camera is pretty good for a phone (better than the P910). It also takes video that is good enough to upload to youtube.The flash/light is nice. I makes the videos much better. You can also assign the light to you main direction pad; which means that you can push direction right to turn the light on. Very helpful.I also got the W300 for my wife. It is basically the same phone but with a worse camera and it did not come with a memory card.Annoyances: It's ridiculous that there is a dedicated button for Cingular prominently displayed on the front of the phone. If this button gets pushed while the phone is unlocked, it will connect to the data line and you may get charged. I have read that unlocked and reflashing the phone will allow your to use the button for other things. Apparently this phone is fairly hard to unlock and reflash though. You could easily turn it into a paper weight.The speed dial numbers do not show you who you are calling before you hit send. This was a feature of the P910. Basically I would open the phone and hit 1 and the phone would display the name of that person the speed dial is assigned to before I hit send. This phone does not do that.",3
"Before You Buy This Phone

Other reviewers have done a good job of describing the features of this phone. However, one should be aware of some potential cons before buying the 810i:1. There is no way to silence the camera shutter. This will be a problem if you want to take pictures of a speaker at a conference or of a sleeping baby. The typical shutter sound will annoy the attendees and wake the baby up.2. The screen shows two options when the phone is turned on: (1) Turn on Phone, and (2) Music Only. If you are on an airplane you will naturally choose option 2. The only problem is you won't be able to take or show pictures nor to watch videos. Only the music player will work. This seems to be an unecessary limitation.3. If you remove the SIM card you will face the same situation as in (2) above. If you have more than one GSM phone this may also be a problem. For example, if you move the SIM card to another phone the 810i camera will no longer work - the phone requires a SIM card to get into camera mode.Despite those limitations (which may not affect everyone) this is a nice phone. Hope this helps.",3
"Great Phone!

This phone is almost perfect. Still good enough to give 5 stars.Pros:Beautiful screen quality, camera has many functions, can make songs ringtones if you stream them so they are under 500 kbps, music quality is great, bluetooth headset quality is great, supports 4gb memory card, weighs about nothing, has a flashlight, FM radio is great (it shows the song and band), transfers anything from computer to phone, keys are easy to press, memory card slot very convenient, made out of a black material that does not leave fingerprints, keylights automatically adjust in the light or dark to save battery, comes with headphones usb cable and cdrom (a lot of other phones sell them seperatley) oh yea and it works great as a phone, as well as a speakerphone.Cons:Slow transfer to computer, cannot use wireless headphones to listen to music, does not display time in standby mode, must have headphones in to listen to FM radio, must have headphone connector in to use headphones.Other things to point out that do not bother or impress me:no lens for camera, slow internet speeds, supports mobiradio which is like sirius radio, stops playing music if you are recieving a phone call, 4x zoom on the camera, b&w; sepia cartoon and negative features on camera look amazing, charges through usb or wall outlet, there is a nice camera flash, music ID is awesome and allows you to put the microphone up to a song playing and it will name the song, i recommend getting a phone cover for like 5 bucks on ebay so you do not scratch the screen.overall my pros far outweigh my cons and there are so many neat features on this phone that make it a true media player. i am going to sell my ipod and use this as my permanent mp3 playerBUY THIS PHONE ITS AWESOME!!!!!",4
"Great phone, bad provider ==> Cingular

I'm the fan of Sony Ericsson, their phones are very reliable. The first thing I'm trying to say here is CINGULAR SUCKS. They're adopting this very nice phone and offering it almost free with 2 years contract, But they replaced the original OEM software and replace with their software which are very slow and inconvenient. In addition, they replace the original 512MB Mem stick Pro DUO card with a 128MB card, and took all the games, the music aways, put in just a few DEMO games and some very lame ringtones. Imagine what can you do with a 2MP camera phone that has just 128MB memory card and demo games? All they expected you to do is purchase, purchase and purchase everything after you get the phone. What a cheap marketing trick to fool customers!. If you have money, go buy an unlocked phone that has all the good stuff in and believe me, it worth $3xx.About the phone: good camera, nice walkman, mp3, mp4 player, FM radio, noise canceling earphone is a little weird and the microphone is far away from your mouth, but you'll get used to it soon. The best thing is, you can plug in your own favorite headphone and use it like an Ipod nano while you can answer the phone too. Need more info? read others' reviews and make your own research on the internet.My last suggestion:1. Buy a W810i Unlocked phone and you're good to go stylish.2. Never stick with Cingular. Merging to AT&T;, they've just changed from worse to worst. Yeah, they can have as many bar as you like. But with Cingular, more bars doesn't mean you get signal. Their server keeps busy and you still pay for the calls that cannot be connected. If someone sends you a text message before you go to bed, you will receive it in the morning when you wake up.",2
"Awesome mobile phone package

The Sonyericsson 810i.This is the first Sonyericsson phone I have bought. Previously, my last five phones have all been Nokia. I have been very satisfied with all of them. So it did take me a short while to adjust to the SonyEricsson 810i. I have done so now. I can say, without a doubt the 810i is the best phone i have owned. It did take me a while to get used to the smaller size, as the last nokia, was the 6630. It is here, that I have just the one, tiny niggle and I would have liked the white numerals on the little keys pads, to have been just a bit more distinct. But, hey, this could just be that my eye sight is not as young as it used to be. This I know, for sure.! :-)This phone is an amazing package of technology. I am enjoying downloading music from my CDs onto the phone, via the user-friendly, SE PC Suite which comes included, plus the USB cable.I enjoy the FM radio. I even enjoy using the phone as a phone, to make and recieve calls and messages!!I am not the youngest person to have this phone, that is whithout a doubt yet I enjoy the MP 3 player facility immensely. Also the ability to download themes from one of the free theme sights, and it is great to be able to use a track or two that i have downloaded, (Apache and Midnight) and use these as my ring and message tones.The camera is good. The sound quality is good. The interface is good, the colour is good. Ok, I would put, very good for all of the features, every one. A `great` , nice to handle, `little` phone.PS, If I had to go into the shop again, to choose again a new phone, I would again choose this 810i. No matter what phone was offered.",4
"Absolutely adore this phone

Keep in mind that I'll review the phone only and thus taking into account the fact the phone's been crippled a bit by AT&T;'s service, and how well I imagine it would function without it.The story here: My family's 2 year contract with verizonwireless was ending, however there is just not one phone in their selection that catches my fancy..at all. My eyes were set on the SE w810i that AT&T; offers, plus the company's future looks promising, what with them providing iPhone and all. I just had to have this phone.Appearance: I was a little disappointed at how humble the AT&T;/SE w810i's package looked. It wasn't very exciting to hold the box in my hands and the unboxing experience was nothing special. Thus, I was surprised at the huge contrast between outside and the inside of the box. The compartments were complex and well fitted together, simple yet efficient. The phone looks sweet. It is a bar shaped, standard phone with a decent screen (close to the krzr's main screen size.)The size of the phone compares well to the RAZR and KRZR, about the same dimension except thicker. It illuminates a cute and adorable feeling when you hold it in your palm. Very light, very fitting, not at all uncomfortable like the RAZR/KRZR.The only gripe I have is the two orange shortcut keys (in the photo it appears to have only 1 orange key but AT&T;'s has 2 - left for walkman, right for website.) It fits with the whole scheme of sporty/flashy/walkman style, also the orange colored CINGULAR sign fits well with it, but it just makes the phone not as elegant, but rather providing a lively look. (could be good or bad). Turn the phone around and now it looks like a digital camera, with the lense and flash over it. There's a little orange button that functions somewhat as a self-portrait mirror, and then 3 speaker holes.Design: Very nice and compact design. It is just so small and cutesy in your hands. It makes you want to cuddle around with it. lol. The only gripe I have about all SE phones is that they don't have the standard CALL/END button. Instead these two functions are assigned to the two upper shoulder buttons. It is a little bit counterintuitive as I'd prefer the GREEN and RED buttons of call/end. Each shoulder button also has two separate keys, you press the upper one for the shoulder key and the lower for ""back"" and ""C"" (clearing letters and stuff). There's a curve on the buttons so it's difficult to press the wrong key, but that may happen sometime. The center 5 way keppad has been changed from the traditional SE design of a 5-way toggle to one center key that you can press down, and a circular keypad that is 4 way. You press down on these as well. The number keys, as the other ones, provide a very tactile feel to them, which is much better than the chocolate's touch pad, or the razr/krzr's rather flat keypad. There is a little whole on the top of the screen that houses the light sensor. Dust got into there on my phone, not affecting the performance but rather appearance. On the left of the phone is PLAY/PAUSE that you press to start walkman in minimized mode, press again to close it. You can assign the key to activate radio as well. On the left side also sits the Memory stick duo slot, pretty easy to access. On the right side, there's the volume rocker, which also function as FORWARD/BACKWARD when you hold them down in playback mode. These two keys are accessible even when the keypad is locked, so you can listen to your songs without the worry of accidentally doing something else. Below the volume keys are the camera button. It is a silver key that activates the camera as well as takes pictures when camera is activated. Camera design also has flaws which I'll get to in the camera section. The 3 speaker holes in the back allow the sound to be a bit muffled when you set it back down. Then there's the batter cover which is secure and easy to slide out, acccessing your battery and SIM card.Camera: The camera takes sweet and amazingly good pictures, especially things that are close. If you have to zoom in all the way, however, the quality is then not very good. I compared pictures of a still object taken with this phone to a high-end digital camera, and the qualities are very comparable. The flash can function as a flashlight in the dark, and it is very, very bright (almost blindingly if you look at it). The bad things about the camera is that it has no lense cover (usually SE phones come with a built in cover that you can slide open to reveal the camera, but not this one), and I have yet to find a cover that would fit the phone and protect the lense from finger prints (it's right where ur finger would be when you hold ur phone...)Functionality: Everything works great on this phone. You can open the walkman in a dedicated touch of a key. You can make your own playlists, manage, delete, move, rename you songs. The phone doesn't support WMA, OGG, but m4a, mp3, and midi. Camera works great as said before, and you can add in special effects (solar, black/white etc) or fun frames, change size/quality, etc. You can play games, watch videos, internet, email, IM, message, the standard features found on modern phones. I have not tried the email/IM function so I can't comment on these. What is unique is that it has the MusicDJ function that lets you compose your own music! It is so much fun and entertaining, you get a Bass guitar sound, keyboard, pipe, and drum. You select sound clips from each instrument, put them together, and then link the clips all together. It is certainly a nice little addition to everything else the phone offers.What makes the package so great is that it comes with all of these things - a memory stick duo, charger, USB cable, handsfree headset with earphones and mic, right out of the package. I have yet to flash the software and unlock the phone (so that it'll take other sim cards, and I can upgrade the software to make the phone function better.) The phone is already very customizable though. You can download different themes online, or even make your own with a free downloadable kit (having lots fun with these) you can have your own call profiles, etc. It is in a way crippled a bit by AT&T;'s locking it, but in very minor ways compared to what Verizon does to their phones. Anyway, here's my phone review. I absolutely adore it!!!",4
"It's a gem!

I've had this phone for 2 months and I just love it. Voice quality is great, the buttons are easy to use, calendaring and messaging is easy to set up and use, and the music features are icing on the cake. The Sony Ericsson extras include cables and software for transferring files from the PC to the phone, and the Sony Ericsson web site has lots of extras and support. The FM radio is a nice extra, and the Disc2Phone software automatically converts songs downloaded from iTunes into the phone, so it works so slick! The camera and light are good quality too. This is a very thought out phone!The only hitch is the message alerts -- when a text message arrives, missed call or voice mail has come, the alert only sounds ONCE. If you're the type of person who is always on your phone or checks it often, then it's no biggie - otherwise it can be a pain to not notice a message that has been waiting for hours.Otherwise, this is a great phone, with lots of great features in a small, compact space. If you read the reviews here and around the web you'll find a lot of happy owners.",4
"Awesome, almost perfect phone for me!

This phone so totally rocks. I just upgraded from my Siemens S56 because I needed a quad-band phone for my trip to Europe. I wanted my phone to do two things: 1. Be a phone. 2. Take decent pictures. Originally I wanted a flip phone but I didn't choose the new Razr V3xx because it's only Tri-band. I didn't choose the original Razr V3 because of the weak VGA camera. I didn't get the LG CU500 because of the apparent difficulty in transferring photos. I didn't get the LG CU400 because of its VGA camera combined with its poor bluetooth reliability. The only hesitation I had with the Sony Ericsson was the candybar shape. My old phone is that style and I always disliked it because it got beat up so easily. But that is a small price to pay for a real quality phone.So far the phone is really fantastic. I don't need the music features but it's cool that you can use MP3s as ringtones, and download images or use photos as wallpapers. I have a Mac, and you can just plug it in and both the phone and the memory stick pop up on the desktop as external drives. Then, just drag your files to the phone! The sound is really clear, and it works with my Motorola bluetooth headset perfectly. No more transferring sound to the headset, it just uses the headset if it's on, just like a wired headset. SWEET! Voice recognition is flawless. I can't wait to find all the other neat little features.SummaryPros:1. Bluetooth works perfectly2. Sound quality great3. Great 2.0 Megapixel camera with flash4. Quad-band5. Works great with Mac computer6. Comes with accessories: headphones, USB cable, power adapter7. FM radio (how cool!)Cons:1. Candybar shape2. Rare phone has few custom accessories available3. Cingular strips all the cool ringones and games that come with the unlocked version (seriously, there are only about 4 ringtones, but at least I can make my own)4. Teeny-tiny buttons. Not for those with big hands (I use my fingernail).5. Need adapter to use headphones (though it comes with this).Seriously, the cons are just very minor things, they don't detract from the phone at all (that's why the 5 stars). All I need now is a good case for it so I don't scratch it up too soon. If you need a great phone and a great camera, why not go with this one?25 May UPDATE:The phone worked flawlessly between the U.S. and Italy. As soon as we got off the plane it picked up the nearest cellular signal. I had a signal everywhere we went, including up in the mountains of Tuscany. I had no problem calling both Italian numbers, U.S. numbers, a 1-800 number in the States and a number in Great Britain. There was virtually no voice delay as well. Data was also available in all these places. It'll be another month before I know the cost though.NOTE: formatting your dialed phone numbers is the key. Always use the + sign at the beginning of your dialed numbers in place of the international routing code (011) and the numbers will be the same from anywhere. this eliminates the confusion of how to dial from Italy to Italy from a U.S. cell number. For example: to dial a U.S. number just dial +1 (000) 000-0000. (1 is the US country code) Most phones have the + available somewhere on the keypad. To dial an Italian number, dial +39 000-000-0000 (39 is the Italy country code) and the number will be automatically routed correctly. Thanks to www.slowtrav.com for this time saver!I was asked recently about bookmarking features for audio files (such as e-books and podcasts) on the phone. since the phone is designed as a music player, it doesn't appear to have this feature. I did, however, find that if you use the Walkman button, from whatever you were doing on the phone before, it will start the song wherever you left off. So if you are listening to a podcast and you need to make a phone call, send a text message, whatever, when you return it will pick up where you left off. However, if you skip the podcast and listen to another song or audio file, I don't believe you would be able to find your place again without fast forwarding.",4
"Super Impressed

Indeed. This phone rocks...the software is fantastic in every way (aesthetic, ease of use, good design all around), it's light, the camera is AMAZING, the mp3 player is awesome...and you wouldn't believe the sound! I didn't even want an mp3 player, and I thought for sure I would have to buy a ""decent"" set of headphones for this, but there is no need...the sound quality seems better than with my ipod and expensive earphones...and you can upgrade to a 2G memory stick! Oh, and it even has a real light! Really, I am kind of in shock at how good this phone has been, I'm so used to having to ""put up with"" some annoying aspect (or two) but I adore my new toy!",4
"Don't like Sony in general but this phone is great

Have had the phone for almost 1 month, it has been great so far.Not being a fan of Sony (mostly due to proprietary format approach and not-deserved high price in many cases), I only buy two Sony products: near-pro audio headphone (adequate/inexpensive) and mobile phone (brilliant).In the past 10 years, Sony Ericsson phone has become my favorite gradually. As a business user, I do value talk time and connectivity a lot more than other add-on features such as camera or MP3 player (I have an iAudio x5 for music). A phone must be a phone first. Sony drew my attention 3 years ago because of the long talk time and free included connectivity. Most other brands at that time, Motorola or Samsung for example needed to buy either additional cables or software for the similar connectivity options. However, I do like W810i's camera (legit quality) and FM radio.Another bright spot is you can customize the four directional pads. I use them for: turn on/off Bluetooth, phone book, Text Messaging and FM Radio. My previous two Sony phones lack this feature.The included headset cord and in-ear headset are great. It is very nice and allows me to plug in any stereo headphone with a standard plug. An overhead lightweight headset is much more comfortable than in-ear type or Bluetooth piece for prolonged conference call. The headset cord has a mic and a button to take/end a call.The problem of touchy camera button is permanently fixed by new location and new design. This phone also includes USB cable which means you can easily/inexpensively unlock it.To deal with the screen problem, I am considering getting Krusell Active Multidapt case from Amazon.com. Not ideal but may be the best option at this moment.As to reception and talk quality, I have no complaint. I am living in the west side of Houston TX and travel coast-to-coast more than 50% of time. I believe most of static/talking quality and reception problems reported are caused by carrier in the particular area. In my case, it is Cingular/New ATT. When switched to Cingular from T-Mobile 1.5 years ago because of my company's contract deal, I noticed talking quality dropped immediately with the same phone (unlocked by T Mobile). Voice became patchy and coverage was worsened. Please be cautious with some user's comments. It may have nothing to do with the phone. That was my personal experience anyway.Wish list:1. Customizable time to lock the keypad2. Included screen cleaning tissue (T610 had it) and/or screen protector film.Update 7/14/2007Tried Disc2Phone and transfered (converted) 50+ songs. Works quite well. Some people complained about the speed. Keep in mind it does not only transfer, it also converts to mp3. Mine were ripped from CD in WMA. It is not so slow considering coded in 192 kbps mp3. I have also tried converting WMA to mp3 for ringtone. It seems only taking 64 kbps or lower, which is fine for ringtone. So far so good.I like the feature of 'Back Up to M.S.' to keep a 3rd copy of phone book besides phone and smartchip.",4
"Almost perfect

Okay, there are only 3 disadvantage to this phone. When listening to someone, it is obvious you are on a cell-phone. It isn't clear, but it is acceptable for anyone. And there is no good non-ringtone ring. I can always hear a ring, but sometimes I can't make out a ringtone over music. So I want a legit ringing sound. Finally, sometimes, but not often, it has a problem holding on to a signal. You mostly have to be careful how you hold the phone. That is it.This phone comes complete with more than any of my other phones, and it is smaller! What do you get for a small package? FM Radio, media player supporting up to 4 GB of music, stopwatch, timer, calendar, efficient contact organizer, Bluetooth, a bright light for the camera or to find you way around in the dark, a excellent camera, calculator, note taker, and long battery life.Ericsson has always designed excellent phones. I still use, from time to time, my old T68. In between those phones I have had Motorola and Nokia. Both weren't even in the same league as this phone. Ericsson phones are easy to use and reliable. Anyone shopping for a GSM phone should look no further. Once you go Ericsson, getting anything else will depress you. I have hated my last two phones. I love my phone again.",3
"Superb phone

I was looking for a small phone, with a great camera.Not too much to ask for but difficult to find. After a line of Nokia, I chose this phone and I love it.As a phone, you want good sound quality and great reception. Past Sony/Ericsson phones suffered in this regard by the W810i is just excellent. Loud and clear voice quality and speakerphone and Bluetooth capabilities are both good. Also, despite its size, the number keys are spaced well enough to allow you to dial with few mistakes, much better than the visibly-pleasant but annoying-to-use approach Nokia takes in its phones.The camera is pretty good for a phone. The only qualm I have about it is the fact that it is slow to snap pictures as well as recover after a photo. Still, image quality is impressive and 2 MP photos are clear and useful.I am not a major user of walkman feature, but the phone will take a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo card, which really turns it into a proper music player. Again, if it only supported DRM-protected WMA files, I would be elated. Still, excellent feature.In short, I would very warmly recommend this phone to anyone who want a great tool in a small package.",3
"I love it

This phone has so many features! I have had it almost a month and still haven't used some of the features. Very easy to use. The camera takes great pictures for a 2MP camera...and it does video clips too. Don't forget the calendar, alarm, web access, and much more. Ohh, and the battery life...I can go 2 or 3 days with out charging the battery. This is a plus.The microphone is really sensitive. It picks up a lot of background noise, and there was no adjustment for it. I have asked several people, including going into a store and emailing Sony Ericsson; but with no luck on how to fix this or if there is even a way.Overall, very impressed with this phone.",3
"Great Combo!

Vast upgrade from an early model Motorola V3 I had been using. Our area has a great signal and voice quality/strength is always strong, no dropped calls. I am hard of hearing and the position of the speaker is perfect, max volume is not needed as with the V3. In the past I have not been an iPod type user but now find myself daily using both the Walkman and FM radio (again, good signals in our area). Overall I am very happy with this phone+.I have upgraded to web use and find this functional and fun even with the smaller screen.For the price a GREAT deal!",3
"Everything you want in a phone

This phone is close to being perfect in its own way. The user interface is very nice and easy to understand. The 2MP camera is good enough. Actually, if you don't need to use the camera a lot then I think a VGA or 1.3MP camera phone is enough already. In that sense, theSony Ericsson W300i Phone (AT&T;)may be a better choice. Since I love flip phones (which many think are already out-of-date) and the W300i has basically everything the W810i has (except for the camera quality), I would have chosen it instead if I could go back. But I'm not at all dissatisfied with this one.The keypad is a bit smaller than other phones and the positions of the cingular and walkman keys are a bit strange so it may take you some time to get used to in the beginning. After that, everything is just fine.My rebates are approved, actually. I see many people here have a problem with it. Maybe it's because my first bill is not exactly cheap so they want to help out a bit. Anyway, I'm very happy with AT&T; and the phones I've had.",4
"Great ALL ROUND PHONE

Hi,It is a great all round phone especially with a cash back of $100. I have found no problem till now with the usage of phone. It has1.) Great Looks.2.) Size and weight.3.) Keypad is easy to write.4.) Features like mp3, voice recorder, light, bluetooth and radio.5.) Cingular AT&T; has the best coverage overall.The speaker could have been a bit louder. Anyway it's way ahead than RAZR.Regards,Praveen",3
"Very Good Phone

This phone is everything I expected and more. It has a great MP3 player, a very good camera (2mp) a rarity is cell phones. It's smaller than I expected which is a huge +. I like the overall design. The only thing that is any annoyance is that you can't listen to the MP3 player through the headphones while it is charging (same port) and that you have to use the included headset thing in conjunction with regular headphones. You connect headphones to this plug in thing that contains the mic. It's both kind of cool but slightly annoying because you have to make sure you have the headset with you if you want to use the earphones. (Earphones are included)The bluetooth capabilities are pretty cool. I like trading ringtones with other bluetooth enabled phones. The whole phone is just a good deal just make sure that you don't accidently access the internet with one of the features if you don't have a media plan. I suggest getting a text plan with the phone because it is addicting (unlimited is 20 a month) you can also get a plan for 10 that includes 200 texts and unlimited texts to people who have cingular (very cool if you have friends with cingular)",4
"Best CENT ever spent!

This has to be the best phone (and funnest) I've ever had...and it only cost me a penny! The pictures this phone takes is amazing! All my friends can't believe pictures I post on the web are from my phone. This even has settings like a real digital camera: zoom, flash, picture size and quality, panoramic, effect (black/white, sephia, etc), macro for close-ups, night settings, video...there's more, but I can't remember the rest.The expandable memory is also very useful. I have more than 200 songs loaded on my phone and use it when I need to work out, or hook it up to the auxiliary jack of my car and play music through my phone. It's also pretty cool when a phonecall comes in. The caller is broadcasted through the radio speakers and basically becomes a hands-free kit. The phone helped us out a lot when we had a road trip. Our car got broken into the night before we headed home and we were radio-less. I was able to play music through the phone speakers for about 2 hours before the phone battery went out. I'm pretty sure I could of had more play time if I had my phone on full charge.Features I use the most:- Making calls (of course)- Listen to music- Sync'ing Outlook Calendar from computer to phone for meeting reminders- Camera- Alarm clock...I like how the volume gradually increases and slowly wakes you up instead of shocking the hell out of you on high blast.I've had this phone for 6 weeks now and I am still ver impressed...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! My only wish is that I can play music via bluetooth, but come on. Can't have everything for a penny.",4
"Fantastic Phone & Walkman

I've read a lot of reviews and Most say that this is a Fantastic Phone. I have to agree the Phone is incredible.A few people have had issues with ""Noise"" with the walkman, I have not had this experience and I converted my 192K WMA files to 96K MP3's (using the packaged software Sweet!) and still don't hear any degredation of sound even at low volvumes. The radio works fine and is Clear also. Calls are Clear and I have great Coverage in my Area.The Camera is an awsome Camera for a Phone Camera, I have a Sony 5.1 Mega Pixel, if I reduce the frame size to that equal to 2.0 Mega Pixel the photo are identical, it will never replace my Supershot for Camera features or Flash but for those shots when you don't have the Camera with you this will work great!This is the Best Phone I've ever had!",4
"Great Phone

I wanted to wait a month or so before reviewing this phone, just in case the quirks took a few weeks to appear. After a month, I couldn't be happier.I wanted a phone that works well with my Mac. The w810i is iSync compatible, and Bluetooth data transfer between the phone and my laptop couldn't be easier. I wanted a phone that had a good speakerphone, and this one has been great. I wanted a phone with a decent camera, and this one has performed surprisingly well (I do wish that the LED bulb worked like a camera flash instead of being always-on, but that's not a fault, just my misunderstanding of how it worked).",4
"As expected... great phone get it.

Had the Motorola V551...man I am glad I got rid of that 70 StarTrek device... anyways...So far, I love this phone, I had the T616 way back and loved it, big improvements from SE model line. Phone aesthetics is phenomenal, intuitive design and layout, easy to use. Right weight and size, if you like candy form cell phones this is the best. Music player, sound quality is amazing for this device. FM radio and tons of features. Can upgrade Memory and hold up to 2GB of music and stuff.PROS: Featured packed, excellent mp3 player sound, keypad among the most ergonomic for this kind of phone, feels solid. This phone turns heads and people will approach you, and ask you about it.CONS: Software is slow, and to transfer files, phone must be offline or in ""trasfer file mode"" so you will miss any calls during transfer. So don't transfer files if you are expecting important calls. Battery life is less than average if you are using mp3, radio, playing games (but this little sucker works really hard and does everything well.)Phone gets a 5 RATING STAR, software gets a 3 RATING STARCarrier as all of them, gets the 2 START RATING.. :-(",4
"Awesome Phone

The phone is awesome. Fully Loaded & sounds really great, camera is also good.2MP.Excellent!!!",4
"Good Stuff

I love this phone. The picture quality is amazing and so is the Walkman on it.",4
"my first cell phone its awesome

a compact machine with lots of features. Call sound is great. Picture quality of camera is pretty descent. Mp3 player is ordinary but headphones make it extraordinary. Overall very nice Sony Ericsson !",4
"Unfortunate choice

1. You can't hear the sound out of this phone even at the max setting. You have to be in a quiet room to talk.2.Sound quality is not good either.3.The menu is completly idiotic. For example you decide to call your bussines assosiate. You go into the address book,then you have to go to options,the pick a group,find the person..and there is NO WAY you can just press call button and call that person. The only two choices are DONE or Delete. What kind of the phone would not allow you call out of the address book????????...You have to memorize the name of the person andCamera is OK for a cellphone...but it takes about 5 sec for it to take a picture.So your buddies have to stand there for 5 second with a silly smile on their face;)Ringtone is not loud enough...and vibrate mode is also too weak. I can't hear or feel my phone ringing in my pocket.Even in Silent mode...if you press the side button accidently in your pocket,it will start to play Cingular MP3 files saved on the phone! This is embarrasing when that happens,and you can't disable this music. Common...there is gotta be a choice to put your phone in a complete silent mode!!!The worst phone I ever had.",0
"Bad Music Player- Acceptable phone and camera

So there are a lot of good things about this phone (the camera, radio, movie capability) but the music player is not one of them. I have owned this phone for about five months and find the walkman very annoying. I know this is a phone first, and then a walkman, but Sony is marketing it as a walkwan so you think they could fix some of the bugs.For starters- The organization of music folders lacks the ability to sort by album. The phone sorts music alphabetically by song title or artist name, not album. What this mean is that if you have a compilation album (different artists all on the same album like a movie sound track) you cannot play the album in its entirety. You can select the artist and then see which albums this particular artist has on the phone, but you cannot pick the album first and then play the whole thing.Also, if you are happening to play an entire album (composed by the same artist) the player automatically puts breaks in between each song. Not a big deal if you are listening to typical music, but if you're listening to electronic music (or classical music) in which one track goes directly into the next without a break, then it can be very annoying.The headphones are nice, but the cable connecting them to the phone is somewhat bulky and awkward. It would be nice if you could plug your own headphones directly into the phone and not have to use the Sony Ericsson adapter.The transfer rate from your computer to your cell phone is incredibly slow! I put a 4Gig memory stick in my phone and uploaded 2Gigs of music. It took all night. I just left my phone attached to my computer over night and the next morning it was still transferring files. I think the phone itself is very slow. Sometimes changing between menus or applications hangs up the phone and you have to wait a few minutes before it responds again. (More RAM would be great in this phone.)Most annoying of all- if you select all the songs you've uploaded to play, the phone also plays the ring tones pre-loaded on the phone! It's crazy- you'll be listening to your music and then some awful Sony Ericsson ring tone comes on in the middle.Many of these problems could be circumvented if Sony Ericsson just organized the folders in a better way. Sure, you can create a play list for every album you upload. But isn't all this information already encoded into the file? Why should you have to re-write each song name so that it's in the proper order? All the mp3 players I've owned never had problems sorting music by album.Unfortunately, I doubt Sony will release new software for this phone. Maybe the next Sony Ericsson walkman will be better designed but who knows...",2
"DON'T DO IT! REASON FOR THE REBATE

I know this looks like a good deal, but don't fool yourself, this phone isn't worth the trouble. The camera stopped working after the first month, as Amazon took 2 weeks to get the phone to me and the ""new"" AT&T; doesn't let you get the insurance after the first month, I now have a phone with a broken camera.AT&T;'s connection is terrible (with this phone at least). I have replaced the SIM chip to see if that would help, but it hasn't. My only next step is to get AT&T; to send me a replacement phone ($$$) or end my contract with them and try someone else ($$$).Oh, and your rebate comes in the form of a disposable Credit Card, not a check, so unless you are very good at your spending, you won't get every dollar's worth.",0
"good hand set

a good phone to begin with.. comes with a 128MB MSD card.. bright colors and great sound. I love it already :)",4
"good phone

great phone, no problems yet, i have had it for a month now. reasonable battery life.",4
"hm, cool...

I just noticed they gave me a 256mb card, which is better than a 128 obviously. cool. (still have to upgrade but this will do for now)I also just am too impatient and will be flashing my phone tonight...I'm too excited about all the things I will be able to do.Will be at a bar/reggae show tonight where I will be testing the earphone volume issues I've heard so negatively about.",4
"Sony Ericsson Needs to Fix the Walkman Audio Hiss Problem

Great price on a great phone if you get the contract with Cingular. However, don't think you'll be able to ditch your dedicated mp3 player. SE has been very slow to address an audio hiss issue (caused by a firmware update) with the Walkman player on this phone, and it's not even clear they ever intend to fix it for this product. A great chance for SE to hit it out of the park with an amazing all-in-one device, but this audio problem on a WALKMAN-branded phone is ridiculous. And yes, I have the latest firmware. It fixed the Acura handsfree link problem, but audio is still sub-par.",0
"A lot of features in a little bity space

I've had 4 phones the last 2 months, and this is the phone I am keeping... for now... I have had an Apple iPhone, Nokia E62, Blackberry Curve, and weird thing this is the phone of my choice.I previously had a Nokia 6230 and I prefer the candybar style of a phone. I love the fact that this is tiny, compact, and has all the features of all these other phones. This is a quadband phone, it has a 2MP camera, plays music, takes pictures, with flash, takes videos as well, has FM radio, can be used as a modem, you can go online... so yeah.The only thing I don't like about this phone is there isn't any smart text messaging features like the Nokia brand phones.Other than that, its compact, filled with features and I love this phone... for now.",3
"to: H. Isawi ""Mrhdream"" You CAN silence the camera shutter sound !

I love this phone. Only problem is that after much abuse, the shutter has finally gotten stuck somehow and will autofocus but can no longer take a picture. Cannot make videos either, the shutter makes a little sound like it has broken but I do not blame the phone for this.Re: H. Isawi ""Mrhdream"" postI know of at least one wy to silence the shutter soun and I would not be surprised if there are more and you simply did not find it. Hit the top power button quickly as if powering down. hit choose: ""Turn on Silent""Now take your picture sans shutter sound !",3
"The best phone I have had

THis phone is the best phone I have ever had. It is very compact, easy to use, and is fun to personalize. I have only had it for a few weeks and I am very glad that I purchased it.",4
"compact and loaded

I bought this phone after reading the cnet reviews and really liked it. It looks small and really compact. I like the camera pics at 2 mega pixel and bright flash. The mp3 player is crisp. The headset that comes along delvers amazing fM radio. I think my phone is not very loud and you have a problem when you are around a noisy crowd. I just bought this phone again for my cousin. He likes it too. Almost forgot the display is very good.",4
"Nope, not this one either

I love sony Ericsson phones for their battery life. My first phone of theirs looked a lot like this and I like candy bar phones so I thought I'd love it. I ordered it and right away I could tell it wasn't working well. I had the automatic lock on the keys and they are SO difficult to unlock. Some buttons are so tiny and close together that you push several at one time, but it would take me 5 tries on avarage to get the keys unlocked so that I could actually do something with it. Sometimes i would try to make a call and the phone would entirely shut off for no reason. It would only do it with one of my contacts. I returned it and had another one sent to me, hoping that I just got a lemon. The next one did the same think on both accounts, still would shut off when I tried to call that certain contact. Maybe it's my SIM card? I love the battery life though. The Sony Ericsson bluetooth headset worked wonderfully and I love the Memory Pro Duo 256GB card that goes with it. I wish this phone worked for me. I like also that it stretches any picture you take to fit the entire screen for your wallpaper, so it looks just as good if not better than any pic you'd down load. I'd still recommend agains this phone...and the LGcu500.",1
"Submerged in water... but still works fine!

I went canoeing to wikiwa park in Florida. I wanted to use the 2MP camera while canoeing. The boat flipped, and I fell in the river/Spring water!! The cell phone was in my pocket, and was ON. It was underwater for about 45seconds! when i came out of the water, I quickly disconnected the battery. Left the cell phone to dry on my computer monitor vents for 3 days. Checked it after 3 days, AND IT WORKS JUST FINE!AWESOME PHONE! 5 STARS to SONY Ericsson for making such a sturdy, rugged, advanced, sleek and affordable phone!I've had no problems with this phone ever! everything works GREAT!",4
"Great phone with minor drawbacks

I went from a Nokia 6230 to this Sony, and am very impressed with the call quality, Walkman music player, camera, and video playback.This phone would be perfect for me if it could be charged while using the headset (which my Nokia could do). I'm just not crazy about the wide connector used by both the charger and the headset.Battery life is also less than the Nokia when using it to listen to audio or to view video. The screen is bigger and brighter, which certainly would draw more power, but I hoped that a much newer phone would be a little more miserly with power consumption.Overall, I'm very glad I bought it. It's just not perfect yet.",3
"Okay phone, but took it back

I've had this phone a few weeks, and I like the feature set, but am constantly annoyed when using it. Here's a rundown.Pros:- Great signal, great sound quality.- Very easy to set up and learn most things. It took me only a few hours to hook up iSync with a Mac, turn it into a Bluetooth modem, etc, and fundamentally master the entire feature set. My wife got a Windows Mobile-based phone at the same time, and it took her the better part of two days.- Using it as a Bluetooth modem for Internet access from my MacBook is great.- Supports mp3 ringtonesCons:- Navigation is terrible. As far as I've been able to figure out, to do things, you have to drill down in their hierarchical system, do what you want to do, and drill back out with the back key. Lots of keystrokes for what should be simple things.- You have to use a key combination to turn off the keypad. I would prefer a physical means, like the switch on iPods. In fact, I'm going back to using flip-phones and circumvent the entire problem.- If you forget to turn off the keypad, random keypresses from the phone moving around can cause it to do strange things. I've had it start playing music, navigate to web sites, and one time get into a screen that required a power-cycle to get out of.- Cingular's ""MEdia Net"" web sites are not set up well. It's easy to get to web pages you can't return from with the Back key, so you have to kill the browser.- The documentation is poorly organized. For instance, the key combination to turn off the keypad is pretty well buried, rather than right up front. And there's no useful discussion of how to set up mp3 ringtones - I figured it out just fooling around.- The only third-party software you can run on it is Java-based, so you can't use non-Java programs like Bejeweled.- As a power-saving feature, the screen goes black very quickly. So you can't easily use this phone as a watch. And if I hit a button to get the screen to light up, I'm never sure what will appear. Sometimes it's a white screen with the time in big black letters. Sometimes it's the home screen, with the time in little tiny letters I can barely read. And if I forgot to lock the keypad, it could be anything.So... I'm going to try to find a phone that has the W810i's pros, and not the cons.Update:In the Cons, I forgot to mention the alarms. They're functional, but I found two problems with the user interaction:1. Setting the time. You get to the screen for this, and focus is on the ""hour widget"". So you want to get up at 8:00 AM, and you type ""8"". Okay? No. It requires you to press zero first: ""08"". Since I don't get up at the same time every day, this is a daily annoyance.2. When the alarm goes off and you pick up the phone, you see a screen that says, effectively, ""Press this button to respond to the alarm."" So you press it. Then you get a dialog saying effectively, ""You responded to this alarm,"" and an OK button. Should you press the OK button? NO!!!! If you press it, you go back to the ""Respond to the alarm"" screen, and if you don't deal with it correctly, the alarm goes into snooze mode and the goes off again in a few minutes. When you get the OK button, just wait a few seconds and the dialog goes away on its own. Not obvious, eh? And I found this pretty complicated to deal with waking up out of a sound sleep.There's a software user-interface design principle: ""Do the least surprising thing."" Unfortunately, the W810i design does not subscribe to this. If the violations had been isolated, I would've probably kept the phone and lived with them - nothing's perfect. But my wife watched me dread picking up the phone, and finally said, ""What are you doing?"" So off we went to the Cingular store, and I traded the W810i in on a new phone.Before getting the W810i, I had only had basic phones, and didn't understand that when you get a more advanced phone, its feature set and user interface needs to fit your personality and usage pattern. I would say the feature set is fine, and if the user interface works for you, you'll find it a great phone, but it really didn't work for me.",2
"FANTASTIC !!! Signal strength,camera and mp3- all 5 points

Starting with the good grip, perfect size and weight, screen resolution, speaker phone clarity, mp3 player and lastly the 2mp camera - which is just better than many regular digi camera. It works perfect even in low in-house light.",4
"Excellent Walkman phone

A candybar phone with glossy look, but with little quirks.This is a walkman phone, I have topped it up with a 4GB MMC and loading with songs. The headphones that comes along works like a noise cancelling one - very good for hearing music, not good for making calls. While making calls, the headphone will give you a closed environment fealing and you may tent be louder in your speech.Camera quality is very good - 2MP. I have taken some pictures that are of print quality. Color combination is good when you snap with bright sun light. The in-built flash looks cool, but works more as a light than as a flash.While walkman and camera features were very good, the phone feature is ok. Nothing special about it. But there are some problems with the speaker phone and bluetooth headset features. Whenever used, both of them are little noisy, the receiver end also feel the same.Further, voice activated dialing through bluetooth is NOT working. If I use the wired handsfree, it works. The same bluetooth headset worked flawlessly with my old phone - including voice activated dialing. So it is only the problem with the phone with it works in bluetooth. And that takes away one star.Overall it is a cool walkman phone with camera features and a OK phone capability.",3
"Wonderful Phone, the only problem is volume

I think the reviews here do a pretty good job of explaining the pluses and minuses of the phone. I have owned Motorola phones for the last few years and when my plan with Cingular/ATT was up, I decided to go for a new style. I saw pretty good ratings for the w810i and ordered it through Amazon.I'm very happy with the phone in general. I haven't had problems with dropped calls or reception (except in elevators and basements, which is to be expected). The music player is absolutely great for the times I go for a run -- the headphones they include with the phone are pretty nice.I have two problems with the phone that force me to assign a 4-star rating rather than a 5-star rating:1) The speaker volume on the phone is too low. Even if I max it out, it's hard for me to hear the other person if I'm in a moderately loud to extremely loud environment (think subway, driving car with window open, etc). The Motorola phones I have used have a much higher volume capacity and I was even able to use them at a rock concert, that is pretty much impossible with this phone. The volume on the walkman goes pretty high, why couldn't they make the speaker volume during phone calls as high?2) This one isn't a complaint as much as it is a ""I wish they had added this feature..."" commentary. The camera quality is very nice compared to most other phones on the market. I just wish there was an actual flash on the phone for the times when the lighting isn't so great. It is a bright white light that works decently, but a true flash would have superb.",3
"What else do you need?

Honestly, this phone has everything (except stereo bluetooth, it would get 5 stars then). I've had it for a few months now and I have no real complaints.I'm a Mac user and there is third party software to integrate just about everything with my MacBook. Sync numbers, Text, and Dial numbers through Address Book. You can sync playlists and podcasts through iTunes (it supports up to a 4 gb memory stick, it's like having a nano!). Sync your (pretty decent) photos with iPhoto, the list goes on.Some advice, the usb cord that is supplied is 1.1 and VERY slow, if you get a USB 2.0 Memory stick reader, you'll be much happier if you plan on getting a large capacity stick (may I suggestUSB 2.0 High Speed Memory Stick PRO Duo Card Reader, it's cheap and works just fine).I've used the phone as a wireless modem and if you have a good signal it's fast enough to do basic things, and has really helped out me in a pinch!There are a ton of free themes, I think the sony ones are kinda lame. Making it easier to change the walkman skin would be cool, but it's alright as is.Cingular locks out using using your own music as ringtones, but there is a way around this. All you have to do is make a music file that is smaller than 600 kb, which is about 23-30 seconds of a 128 kbps encoded song, which should be plenty long enough for a ringtone. I use apple's quicktime to cut songs down to under 600 kb. Then you can make any song, or portion of song into your ringtone.This is the first cell phone I've gotten that wasn't provided to me through my job, it's become such a part of my daily life I can't imagine being with out it!",3
"Great Phone!

This is a great phone (and service from AT&T). I upgraded from a 5 year old SE T610 with T-Mobie, and the difference is amazing. For one thing, I was never able to use my phone at home, or in most places for that matter. It's really great to finally have a phone that allows me to send and receive calls. The Walkman features (MP3 player and Radio) are great too- I've actually been using them a lot, as I often forget to bring any of my mp3 players with me when I dash out of the house. The camera takes decent pictures and the fact that the camera has swappable memory sticks is a great bonus. I'm sure this phone will last me at least 5 years like my last one (still going strong), which I'd still be using if T-Mobie worked in my neighborhood.",3
"Ultimate Cell Phone

Wow....What a great cell phone. I really like.....no no.....LOVE this Phone. The Functions and usability of this one are too cool. The MP3 Player palys nice with good user interface. The 2.0 MP Camera is very good, I have stopped taking my Digi Cam to my trips. I never have anytype of problem during the phone call. So considering the +ve points, I truly recommend it to any one.",4
"I love this phone!

There are so many options & things this phone can do I think I'll be 6 months learning it all. The reception is great, the Walkman sounds decent for being a little phone & the FM radio has saved me from boredum on many occasions. Silly features like the flashlight have come in handy more that I care to admit :) This is a great phone for a even greater price, just be sure to get the correct service plan because you can't change it for 181 days. I have been doing battle for 3 days now trying to UPGRADE my service plan as stipulation #5 states that you can not change your service rate plan to a service plan with a lower monthly service rate. I want to upgrade to a more expensive service plan & I can't get anyone to assure me that this is ok without being charged the $250 Equipment discount. Other than that, I have NO complaints about this phone or service.",4
"W810i

So I Had a SE S710a, and it broke. It was a great phone. After it broke i got a Moto Razr, b/c of the deals they had on it and i thought ""Hey everyone has them, they have to be a decent phone."" Boy was i ever wrong, the Razr was terrible. I impatiently awaited the time in which i could upgrade. It finally came, and i knew i wanted a SE. When i recieve the phone, all was well. With a little tweaking i worked out it's earpeice volume problems. The phone is wonderful. It doesn't randomly shut of like the Razr, which is always a plus. The phones os runs fairly smooth, I get the hourglass wait everyonce in awhile, but i've filled my phone memory up with themes and what not so it can be expected. The walkman part works great, just need to get a 2 gig stick. Only gripe i have is that i wish the FM radio would work without your headset plugged in. I've read where some guys figured out a way, i just havent tried to rig it up yet. Overall, great phone. Easy to use, easy to customize.",4
"Sony Ericsson W810i Phone (Cingular)

This phone is amazing... I was just listening to some MP3's on it today while out at the pool. My wife and I both waited a month to get them and we've never regretted it.Audio clarity is great, the speaker on the back is extremely clear and has a great range of tone.The 2mp camera takes a wonderful 1632 x 1224 image. Very clear and precise.I wish it played Windows formatted video (avi, divx, etc...) but the conversion to 3gp is pretty painless with software like DVDFab to split your movie into parts and then using SUPER to change it over to 3gp.Get a bigger memory card. This phone will handle up to 4gb of memory. Best Buy and Circuit City will sell 4gb chips to you for insane amounts of money... I got mine on Ebay for half of what BB was selling theirs for.Get this phone, you'll love it.",4
"Sony Erricson W810i Phone

A good phone with very good graphics. The camera quality of this phone is excellent and you don't have to carry an additional digital camera with you. MP3 player and FM ofcourse is very good too...",3
"GREAT PHONE/MUSIC PLAYER/CAMERA!!!! (4.5 stars)

I was originally against the idea of combining my music player with my phone. I am a gadget freak, and love my ipod. But this phone has changed my mind. Its essentially like having an ipod nano (if you buy the extra 4gig pro duo card). The menu system works very similar to the ipod as well, which I have grown accustomed to. Even though it doesnt have the scroll wheel, by selecting letters you can quickly find artists, playlists, music titles etc. The camera also takes pretty darn good pictures as well, for those on the fly moments. I wouldnt replace my my main camera with this, but its a great camera in a pinch. And of course, last but not least, the phone capabilities. I have been very pleased with great reception and great features overall with this thing. Even if it didnt have the camera or mp3 player, I would have bought it for the nice size and easibility of the browsing through the menues. Also, I bought (paid $0, with a 2 year contract) this phone through amazon. The process was amazingly smooth and painless. I plan to erase the cingular customized software on the phone, because they seemed to have blocked some features on the phone. Also, I have an occastional delay when browsing through the menues. Based on some research, I believe this is due to cingulars software......",3
"Nice phone, sound quality can be better!

I bought this phone with a Cingular Family Plan about 10 days ago. I got it shipped in 3 days. It was simple to activate the phone, to port my existing number to the Cingular Service. Coming to the features of the phone, the built-in camera feature is really cool, it takes a nice 2MP pictures. It works even in low light condition (come with built-in flash light). The picture is clean and neat. The LCD is bigger and really nice. The menu options are little tricky to handle in the beginning (especially I have been a dedicated Nokia user before) but you get used to it in a few days. I like the Alarm feature as it allows you to set the favorite tone you want, also you have an option of recurring alarm (which is kind of cool). I am yet to use all other features and will write a detailed review/update latest.",3
"Great phone w/ (unfortunate) Cingular branding

Ok, first I'm going to let you know what comes with this phone since it's near impossible to find out this information on Amazon.' A Cingular branded phone (more on this later)' Headphones' Headphone adaptor' Charger' USB Cable' 128mb Card (no card adaptor, just the card)The biggest problem with this phone is that is has the Cingular branding in it. Not just the logo on the outside (that doesn't bother me), but inside the phone Cingular has changed things. First of all, the themes cannot be as customized as an unbranded w810i. There are some really cool themes with amazing icons. Too bad Cingular has prevented them from working on this phone. There are also ""protected"" ringtones in this phone. There is no way to delete them. Why is this a big deal? Because they show up in the MP3 player. So if you place your phone on shuffle, one of these annoying ringtones will sooner or later pop up in your earphones. It took me forever to figure out how to get my own MP3's as ringtones. It turns out you have to trim the MP3 down to get it used as a ringtone. Kind of annoying and I could not find any documentation on this. There is also the proprietary internet button on the front. Accidentally bump it and you are going to get charged for data usage if you don't have an unlimited plan. I somehow disabled mine. Not sure how! As for the actual phone....Call quality is fine. Not as great as the Nokia w/ Sprint I just got rid of, but it's decent.Button size is fine. Raised nicely and easy to feel. The dedicated volume, music, and camera buttons on the sides are well placed and easy to use.Camera - The video is not the greatest but the still camera is really quite amazing for a phone. Very clear pictures and a pretty decent capture and store time for a phone. The settings options take a bit to get used to, but they do offer quite an impressive array of photo options for a phone. This phone will actually take pictures you can feel comfortable printing out and framing.MP3-With the exception of it including ringtones, the Walkman player is pretty good. Easy to navigate. Nice equalizer settings. And the option to keep it playing while using other functions of the phone is really great. It stops if you receive a call and picks right back up where you left off after the call is done, just like the Itunes phones. I've held off on getting an Ipod. With this phone I won't have to. Once my 4gb stick arrives, my phone will essentially be a Nano.FM Radio-Nicely done. RDS (if station supports it) Quick tuning. Saves up to 20 presets. Easy to use. This is the biggest reason I never went Ipod. I enjoy the radio sometimes for NPR news, MN Public Radio's newest station ""The Current"", or to hear the tv stations at the gym. After having it on my Nokia, the radio was a must have for any new phone.Organizer-I downloaded the free Sony PC Suite and my phone synced perfectly with Outlook. That saved a lot of reloading phone numbers into my phone.The data connection is slow. I do not believe this is USB 2.0 (WHY NOT?). If you are transferring files to your card, I recommend a card reader for your computer. The transfer rate is incredibly faster than the data cable.Overall, I'm very happy with the phone. It's a great size and is packed with features. I honestly believe it is the best MP3 phone out there right now. The Itunes phones have a slightly better music navigation, but too many of them have limits on song quantities and/or use mini or micro SD cards. Sony's memory sticks are more durable and offer 4gb at the same price of a 2gb SD.The only improvements I plan on making to this phone is to purchase a screen protector (it's a HUGE screen) and attempt to flash the phone to remove the Cingular branding. Not only will it unlock the cool themes available, but maybe it will let me get rid of those annoying ringtones.UPDATE: OCTOBER 28I took a chance and used Davinci 16.9 to flash my phone. It was the most nerve wracking 6 minutes of my life. The result? Cingular branding is completly removed. The full themes are now available (WAY COOLER than before the flash.) I can adjust the power on display (now says SE rather than Cingular.) I was able to delete all but one of the annoying ringtones and I can now use FULL MP3's as ringtones. The Media Net key on the right is now a shortcut key too.If you feel comfortable flashing your phone (costs twelve bucks to do it) I highly suggest doing it. The only thing I had to set up after flashing was to go to the SE website and have them send updated internet settings to my phone so that I can browse the net on it.Flashing may void your warranty and is not for the faint of heart.",3
"This is THE PHONE!

I just returned a Samsung SCH-A990 to Verizon, not because it was a bad phone, but because of the numerous ways Verizon crippled its functions (not to mention their lacking customer service in trying to make it work). The Sony w810i from Cingular is everything the Samsung wasn't.As a phone: Isn't that really why we get these things? I mean cameras, music players, games etc are great, but if it sucks as a phone why buy it? This unit has great reception, clear sound, ample speaker volume, and ease of use. Occasional static where I live (in the woods in a rural area) but I consistently got 3 bars or better, as good as a Nokia with external antenna. So far no dropped calls, but that is as much a function of the network as the phone. I haven't tried the voice command functions, but I would guess they'll work fine. In fairness, as a phone, the Samsung was pretty good too.The Camera: It's a 2 magapixel camera. The Samsung was 3mp, but the operation of the Sony is much more straightforward. It doesn't suffer from the Samsungs 2 second shutter lag, and really can be used as a camera, where Verizon has the Samsung set up more with having to use their services to transfer or use pictures. The Sony comes with a cable (USB), with wich you can easily transfer pics to and from your PC. The Samsung had no cable included, and even if you bought one, you couldn't use it for picture transfer (beats me why). The flash doubles as a flashlight. Just press abutton and your in camera mode. The phone includes a 128mb memory stick (the non-cingular version comes with a 512mb stick).The music player: When you come down to it, this is a Walkman, too. The cable, headphones and included apps makes transferring music a snap. With the Samsung, you had to purchase a separate Music Essentials Kit, which got you a headset, cable, and a lousy application disk, which requires MS Music Player 10 (won't work with 11) for an additional 30 bucks that you don't have to spend with the Sony. The Samsung makes you deal with DRM (Digital Rights Management) to keep you away from unlicensed music, and try to get you to pay $1.99 for songs from Verizon. The Samsung also only played WMA format. With the Sony you hook up the cable (I believe you can use Bluetooth or Infrared for transfer as well). Drag and drop the songs, albums or artists you want, select a bit rate (quality), and your off. It even has Sony's 'megabass'.Other stuff: You get syncing with your MS Outlook contacts, tasks, notes on the Sony. No such thing on the Samsung. Games (demos) are included on the Sony, again, no such thing on the Samsung. A radio (uses the headset as an antenna). Make your own ringtones on the Sony (not on the Samsung). It even has a music ID program. Record a few seconds of a song from a radio, and it will id it for you. Not necessary, but cute and thoughtful. In fact there are so many things on the Sony, it'll take a few days to discover them all.Standby and talk times are quite generous for the Sony. I don't know why, but I woke up after the Samsung was on standby for two days, and it was already dead. Keys are easy to lock to avoid accidental pressing. 4 of the keys can be customized to your most used functions.If you want a great phone, cutting edge toy, and Cingular service works where you need it. This is definately the phone to consider. So far I am delighted with my decision to dump the Samsung and Verizon and go back to Cingular. I also understand that if you travel internationally, you're better off with GSM (Cingular) than with CDMA (Verizon).And with discounts the Sony w810i from Cingular is $150 and includes what you need to use all its functions. The Samsung is $350 (discounted) plus the $30 for the Music Kit, and another $30-50 for a memory card.One thing the Sony won't do is support the stereo Bluetooth profile (the only ones I know that do are the LG Chocolate, and one of the Motorolas). It's expected in a future version of the Sony phone.Not to mention the Sony w810 is a slick looking phone. If you're looking, make sure to check this guy out. I've also posted a spearate review of the Samsung SCH-A990.10/13/06 update: A couple of things I forgot to mention, if only minor. The headset is a two piece affair. You plug in the adapter to the phone which has the microphone, and then you plug the headphones into that. So if you don't like the included one, which is very good, you can use your favorite headphones instead.Another thing, I have a little FM transmitter for my iPod (the thing that lets you tune your FM radio to a particular station and pick up the output of the iPod). Sony offers one for the w810 as an accessory ($40-50). Cool!10/18 update: The phone doesn't come with a lot of great themes, but will wonders never cease? How about a free tool to create your own?12/19/2006 update: After checking Cingular's website, I notice they are no longer offering this phone. That doesn't mean that you can't get it from other vendors, like Amazon, but it is certainly unusual that a phone that was only released a few months ago is no longer available through Cingular. New phones are coming out fast and furious. I am still delighted with this phone, with the only noticable drawback being the headphone adapter is unique, and uses has a wire with the built in microphone, so has no convient way to store it with the phone. Without it, the mp3 player is pretty much useless. The phone does support Bluetooth, but not stereo Bluetooth.[..]",4
"2006.12.20 Awesome phone!

2006.12.20:In a word, this phone is AMAZING.Over the past few years I had gone through quite a few ""smartphones"" on the Cingular network, and none of them had the call quality and signal consistency that my simple Motorola V551 has. When I was at the Cingular store a couple of weeks ago testing all of the latest smartphones from Nokia, RIM (blackberries), Palm, and Moto, none of them could match the call quality that my V551 gave me, so I almost gave up again on having a multi-function phone. Then I found the Sony Ericsson W810i. I would never have noticed it - it wasn't listed in the Cingular web site for my zip code - but I saw that they had Memory Stick ProDuo's as accessories and asked the store rep what they were for. She showed my the W810i. I slipped my SIM into their demo model and made some calls. I listened to some MP3's and watched some demo video on it. I took some pictures with the 2MP camera and looked at the pics on the store laptop. I bought this incredible phone.When I got home with it I couldn't believe that I bought a new phone without researching it on the Internet first, and I was a little worried when I found many reviews (from months ago) describing poor call volume and sudden call drops, but I saw later posts that described how the SonyEricsson software for the phone would download the latest firmware and fix those problems, so I checked my W810i's firmware and discovered that it is the latest.My last two weeks of using the phone daily have been great. The signal consistency and call quality are even better than my V551 both at my office and at home. No breakups or dropped calls. On the road the included stereo handsfree (wired) earbuds/mic worked so well that people I spoke to said they couldn't even tell I was using a handsfree setup.The sound from the Walkman MP3 player included on the phone is beautiful. The headset system in brilliant and I can't believe it took phone manufacturers so long to do this: The part of the headset that plugs into the phone's SonyEricsson-proprietary connector has the mic on it, and then just a connector for any regular headphones that you would use on an iPod or other MP3 player. That means I can use any headphones I want! I love the included Sony earbuds, but the best part is that, at my office, I just plug my PC speakers into the connector and I can listen to my songs on those speakers! Plus it automatically pauses the music when I get a call.The phone comes with a 128MB MemoryStick ProDuo card, but I bought a 2GB card for $80.00. I now have 500 MP3 songs on that card, with still room for taking pictures! And I can buy as many cards as I want for more storage. The camera has very nice 2 megapixel quality. It's the first camera phone I have used that is nice enough to actually use. You turn the (candybar-style) W810i to a horizontal orientation and use the phone the same way you use a compact digital camera. I haven't played with video yet, but that's not really too interesting to me anyway. The only complaint I have is that there is no cover for the camera lens, so I am very worried that it will get scratched or otherwise damaged. And how will I clean it when my palm smudges it?The memory stick system is very cool. I got a $15 USB 2.0 reader so I don't even have to connect the phone to my computer with the included USB cable. My next digital camera will probably be Sony, so it will be great to share memory cards between my W810i phone/MP3 player and a digital camera.I still have to play with the organizer functions and using my own MP3's as ringtones, but those are just extra features that I really don't need so much. I love this phone. I paid good money for it since I already have a contract, but it was worth every penny. If you can get a free one on Amazon with a new plan then you will be getting an outstanding deal.",4
"Great Phone - Lousy Plans

This is a great phone. However the way in which Amazon and Cingular offer these phones is a huge ripoff. Read the fine print very carefully, if you break any part of the service agreement, Amazon charges you full price for the phone. This includes trying to port your existing number to the new phone, adding family members to your plan, or swapping the sim from your spouses phone.Existing Cingular customers on family plans currently off contract going month to month get bit the worst by this offer. I managed to actually get hold of a phone specialist at Amazon customer service, and she as much admitted to me that Amazon makes a ton of money off of this from people who don't read the fine print.I urge both Amazon and Cingular to stop this deceptive practice. I've been a Cingular customer 5 years now, yet I can't get a deal like this on a phone.",0
"Great Phone from SonyEricsson

Out of the box, this phone is nearly ready to replace whatever handset you've got now. I traded up from a Samsung no-frills model that was available a couple of years ago. Overall, I'm very impressed and can see myself sticking with SonyEricsson for a while.The earpiece volume is a bit low, but unbranding the device may fix this problem. Voice quality is great otherwise. The earpiece also has a very small ""sweet spot"" which might take some getting used to. But the device is light, and I've had no problem holding it for a couple of hours at a time.SE menuing is intuitive and very clear. Much better than Samsung and Motorola, and probably better than Nokia.Of the bundled software, Disc2Phone is decent, but very slow and heavy. (This might be a function of the MS card; I'm not sure.) But it's idiot-proof, which is nice to see. The SE file management program is massive, slow, and unfriendly to advanced users. Take a pass and use My Phone Explorer instead.The 2.0 megapixel camera is easy to use, and, with a larger MS, might replace my stand alone digital camera. The only problem here is the lack of a cover over the camera lens, which I worry about for two reasons: that the lens will get scratched somehow, and that when I'm on the phone my index finger naturally lands right on the lens. Wipe, wipe.The Walkman functionality is nice, and with a larger MS it might replace my iPod for local commuting. Sound quality is passable with the included canal phones, but I replaced mine after a couple of days with my go to Audio Technica CM7-ti earbuds. If you're used to the menuing on the iPod, the SE is only a little less intuitive, but you'll have no problems switching between the two.Finally, Cingular is a pathetic excuse for a service provider, and so you'll want to pick up a decent sized MS Pro Duo card from New Egg or somewhere to replace the 128MB card that's included. A 128kbps album of 12-15 songs will fill your card. You might also consider reading reviews of the w810i on web fora to see how other users have reclaimed the features that Cingular has crippled through their branding. Personally, I find the shortcut menu key very useful; the Cingular media programs are useless by comparison.All in all, a great device that suffers from Cingular's micromanagement. Get rid of the Cingular branding, pick up a 2 or 4 GB SanDisk MS from New Egg, and you're all set for the term of your service contract.Pros:- Good quality as a telephone.- Walkman functionality is great (but the menu is a bit too complicated compared to an iPod).- 2.0 megapixel camera.- SE t9 is easy and accurate.- PDA functions: notes, calendar, alarms, etc. are easy to use.Cons:- Cingular branding adds too much pay-per-use junk.- Cingular branding removes ""shortcuts"" menu from device.- Cingular branded device comes with 128MB card - too small to be useful.- Cingular requires a 2 year commitment- Cingular",3
"Great phone packed with features

Pro:1) quad band, world phone2) Sim card3) bright and crysal clear LCD4) storage media (memory stick pro)5) walkman feature6) FM radio feature7) 2M camera taking good pics8) long-lasting battery with short recharge9) customizable short cut button10) speaker on the phoneCon:1) Multiple for-fee-services that cannot be inactivated, easy to trip off2) radio won't work if head phone not plugged3) charge and headphone share same jack4) no car charger included",4
"Great camera, music player but bad reception in pocket

I got this phone a couple of days back and has great camera capabilities as well as music player. The picture from camera is 2 megapixel but the clarity is amazing. It is even clearer than my canon camera.Following are the things I didn't like,1. the speaker is not loud enough when listening to calls but is loud enough to listen to FM or music.2. The FM can only be played if the handsfree is plugged in because the antenna for FM is in the cord. I found this a bummer since now I need to carry the cord to listen to NPR.3. The signal gets lost when it is in my pocket (which wasn't the case with RAZR).4. no stereo music over bluetooth headphones.Overall it is a small phone with great features.",3
"Great Phone, but not on the leading edge

This is a great cell phone. MP3 player, FM radio, 2MP camera/video, Bluetooth, etc. I immediately bought a 4GB Pro-Duo Sony memory card and a card reader. I loaded up over 400 songs in about 15 minutes, and I was listening to my favorite tunes! I like the feature of listening to music and if you get a call, it mutes (pauses the MP3) and allows you to answer. Then when you are finished talking, the music continues! The only thing that I did not like about this phone, is that it does not support the A2DP standard (Bluetooth stereo). So, I use wires plugged into the phone. Other than that, I love this phone and have had no problems with it.",3
"Do NOT purchase a Sony Memory Card

Got the phone 4 months ago. I love it, but wanted more memory for music - so I bought a 2 GB Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo. After loading music on it the phone would play the music for about 2-3 minutes and then it would give me a ""Playback Failed"" error message. I tried everything (reformat memory, reformat phone, using the MP3 software, NOT using the MP3 software, etc.) yet nothing would work. I did find a similar case online where the user then bought a SanDisk Pro Duo memory stick which then worked for him. Sure enough, I ordered a 4 GB SanDisk Pro Duo card and the phone works great. Just a heads up to everyone looking to upgrade their memory.",3
"Three and a half Tips

1. I was at a couple Cingular stores yesterday, and they told me this product is being discontinued shortly because it's going to be replaced with a model with a 3.2 megapixel camera. ""Sometime in June"" was the date they gave for the new model. ""Check Sony's site."" I checked Sony's site and none of their Coming Soon phones had a 3.2 megapixel camera...2. If you want to play around with the phone before deciding on it (which I recommend), print out this page with Amazon's price on it and bring it to a Cingular store. We merely mentioned that we could get the phone for free on Amazon and the store matched the price, saying, of course, ""It's been a really slow month, you guys are lucky."" UPDATE: the ones we got at the store came with a 256 MB card, while it seems that this version only comes with 128...2.5 If you are going to a Cingular store to get hands-on time with the phone, call in advance and make sure they have the phones plugged in and turned on so that you can flip through the menus, etc. The first store we went to had the phones with no batteries, no power, just a sticker on the screen displaying a fake menu screen. How anybody could make a decision on a phone based on a sticker is beyond me. We drove down the road to a store that had the phones powered up, and ended up buying them there.3.0 NOTE that the phone does not play protected .aac files: anything you purchased from iTunes will not play on this phone, unless you go through the (imo tedious) process of burning a CD and then ripping that CD back to your computer.",3
"Great Phone

This phone is fabulous! Yes, it only comes with a 128mb memory card, but you can upgrade to 4gb from what I've read (curious if it works with the new 8gb pro duo cards coming out now).I love the mp3 player, it works just like an ipod. The headphones sound absolutely great and they work really well when someone calls while you're listening to music (not to mention the radio feature as well, which is very nice). To upload music, I don't even use the usb that comes with the phone, that takes FOREVER, instead I just eject the memory card from the phone (very easy access to it) and pop it into my computer - direct transfer speeds that way is a fraction of the time.Because its from Cingular you are missing some of the phone's best features, I flashed mine the first day I got it and now it works with everything. Don't ask me how, just google flash w810i and you'll find all the info you need.I hope you enjoy the phone, for me it was an easy pick. I'm not even going to get into the other features (like the camera) because they have been more than adequately covered in these reviews.",4
"Easily 5 stars!

I've been through about 5 phones in he past 3-4 years and this hands down is the most easy, fun, and loaded phone i've bought. I've had my eye on it for a few months and when I saw the smoking deal amazon had to offer I jumped on it quick. Got the phone in 2 days and every day it amazes me. (I've had it for almost a month now.) The versatility in customizing it and making it YOUR phone is what drew me to the phone. Not to mention its one of the best looking phones. Every feature I look for in a phone was presented in the W810.Amazing sound with the MP3 playerAmazing Pictures with the two megapixelCingular has one of the best cell shops for pictures, tones, games, but you can just upload your mp3's to it and use that as our tones.Animated backgrounds and menu layouts are just the cherry on top.Anyways buy the phone you wont be disappointed. Well if you don't mind that its not a flip phone. I didn't mind and I love it!",4
"W810i -sony ericson

Great cell phone,i'm very happy with,has very nice features,the software that comes with the phone is great,the FM radio is perfect fit for the phone the sound is great,web browser very friendly...It's my first phone from sony.I always had the nextel crap line and services,After I changed to cingular, I'm so happy with the phone and services features.Perfect size, great image, upgradable memory card, and the camera makes a perfect combination.",4
"Excellent phone

I waited a long time to get a phone with all these features.Good call quality, speaker quality, etc. No dropped calls in the past month that I've had the phone. I really like the FM Radio feature. Good camera and MP3 come in handy. It's got a very good, intuitive UI (I'm a former Nokia owner and like Nokia's UI, not Motorola's). Overall great phone and excellent deal from Amazon with new plan. Bought a case so the screen does not get scratched. Good service so far from Amazon and Cingular.Do not buy the car charger recommended by Amazon (it's a cheap one that broke first time I plugged it in. Got me worried that it damaged the phone but luckily not). I'm going to look for a Sony Ericsson car charger.",4
"Jagshemash.. Is Nice... I like (a la BORAT :-)

Firstly, let me get a few details out of the way.Ordered : Oct 21 2006Shipped : Nov 9 2006Received : Nov 14 2006Delay caused by Amazon claiming they could not charge my card. After I followed up,they told me that reason. I simply hit retry card and it changed the order almost immediately to shipping.Now about the phone. I do like it very much. But I would like to rate it as 3.75 / 5.Why ?For some minor things that I would like it to have and it does not. And they all addupThe Not Good :---------------1. Does not display all call times. Just the last call time.2. Does not have a lens cover3. Battery compartment is extremely difficult to open (perhaps for some phones)4. Memory stick has a plastic flip protector that could break if you repeatedly useit.5. Call volume is a little soft but fine for the other party listening.6. Flashlight instead of sych'd camera flash that stays on and therefore somewhat mpractical for easy photography.7. Requires extra cable to be carried if you want to listen to the radio since itworks as an antenna.The Good :------------1. Very nice mp3 player2. Decent quality speakerphone3. Equalizer has presets and can be customized.4. Fairly good quality for calls if you hold the phone right. Perhaps not an issuewith b-tooth / a headset.5. Can use the standard adapter to connect headphones. I have a professional headsetand the sound quality of some radio stations is excellent with them. With thesupplied headphones, the sound is somewhat tinny IF COMPARED. Point being - use a good headset and the sound output is very good.6. Excellent (Casino Royale :-) interface.7. Seems to have good battery life.Some references :------------------Check Youtube for excellent phone demosCheck HowardForums for and Expansys for excellent informationYou should buy a case like the ICE-25. It protects the phone if you drop it. Get itfrom eBay or get the clearcase for it.Flashing the phone :------------------------1. The interface does not look all that better.2. The menu icons get a bit larger.3. The phone gets unlocked4. You can use FULL mp3's without the (earlier) bitrate restrictions.5. The interface looks very slightly different and I think you can add more themes.6. The Cingular button becomes a shortcut button which is nice.7. You are less likely to accidentally hit a key and go onto the Cingular internet where you are charged for every microbyte per nanosecond.** WARNING : You must be sure you know how to flash it or your phone will not boot. It also VOIDS your mfgr warranty.---------------------WIRE-LIE :---------I would NOT advise you to buy from WireFly although Amazon signed a business dealwith them. Reason being that they have bad ratings & many complaints with rebates.Someone gave a very valuable review comment - go to Cingular and price match Amazon if they do not deliver in time.Number Portability :---------------------You CANNOT port your # if you want the rebate from Amazon. Doing so causes Cingularto CANCEL the Amazon order and create a new order. This is what Amazon CS told me.Please refer to the the link ""FULL SERVICE AGREEMENTS"" just below Activation info. Youwill see it when you select the phone from a search on Amazon.Overview:-----------Overall, I am very happy with it and recommend this phone if you are someone who does not want all the flexibility of a VERY GOOD dedicated MP3/iPod player. And you are getting it with the Amazon deal. The phone guality (voice) is good and it has many nice features. I have not got any static till now.Hope you enjoy your phone and found the review helpful.",3
"Poor sound quality for a ""walkman"" phone

Just got this phone a few days ago, upgrading from a Motorola SLVR L7, and while it's an overall decent phone, it leaves a lot too be desired.Good:1. Nice form factor.Thicker but shorter than the L7, it fits in your hand comfortably (more than the ultra skinny L7) while not being too bulky or cumbersome either.2. Cool user interface (UI).The flash menus and graphics make navigating this phone's menus actually kind of entertaining. Compared to the lame Motorola UI, the W810i seems much more modern.3. Screen quality/Camera.Screen is nice to look at, and the camera takes decent pics. Didn't experiment too much with this though as the music aspect of this phone was the main reason I bought it.4. Ease/speed of file transfer.This is probably the nicest feature of this phone, that is, how easy it is to transfer files (mostly mp3s for me) and how quick it is as well, although it's only quick when using a card reader. An average mp3 takes ~3 seconds to transfer via a card reader but some 20-30 seconds (!) via the USB cable. The software, disc2phone, makes it extremely easy to pick all the mp3s you want and then transfer them. You will be amazed if you ever owned a Sony mp3 player that required the use of the notorious SonicStage program to transfer mp3s.Bad:1. Below average sound quality.I can't believe all the reviewers who actually claim that the W810i has good sound quality. At best, it is average, at worst, it's below average. There is distinct hiss and digital distortion when playing mp3s that was immediately noticeable the first time I played a song on it. The Motorola L7, on the other hand, had really excellent sound quality, not really distinguishable at all from the audio of an iPod or my Sony HDD MP3 player. If music playback is one of the most important features of you phone (like it is to me), especially with increasingly large capacity pro duo memory sticks, then this is not the phone for you.2. Walkman navigation.The walkman navigation is similar to that of iTunes on the L7, with ability to seek tracks by track, artist, etc., as well as use playlists. However, the W810i does NOT allow you to use the alphanumeric keys to help you navigate the list of tracks or artists, i.e. you have to use the direction pad to scroll up and down through EVERY track/artist to find a specific one. It's a big deal if you have a 4gb card with 1000 songs and hundreds of artists. What a complete oversight on Sony's part to not utilize the most obvious advantage that a cell phone-mp3 player has over a stand-alone mp3 player (with no keypad). This, along with the below-average sound quality made me return this phone.3. Etc.Some more minor quibbles I have with the W810i is the ability to have only 1 alarm (as opposed to 5 separate alarms on the L7, useful when you are a resident and have a widely varying schedule).Also, you can only set shortcuts for the direction pad, and not the soft keys (unlike the L7), which is especially annoying when you have redundant shortcut keys (e.g. the center button on the direction pad and one of the right soft keys both take you to the main menu).Bottom line:This phone was a big disappointment. How can Sony sell this phone under their venerable ""walkman"" brandname with subpar sound quality that is noticeably worse than many other cellphones on the market? Sony should really put the emphasis on music playback for any phone they slap the label ""walkman"" on. In any case, I will definitely not buy another Sony-Ericsson walkmen phone until they make significant improvements in the sound quality and mp3 navigation system.",2
"I love the design but the call quality leaves a lot to be desired

I have had this phone for over 2 months now. I got it from cingular when it was going for $100 with the plan. I still love the beautiful design and look of the phone as well as some shortcut features which were missing from the Samsung D807 which I had originally bought. The call quality is not good on this phone, actually its quite bad. Whether you are using the earpiece or the speakers on the phone (it's actually a little worse with the speakers), you will always be hearing static and the sound will keep breaking from the person on the other end. I was told by the people on the other end that they were able to hear me just fine. Also you cannot increase the volume enough with the ear piece, you will have trouble hearing in a moderately noisy room.The camera and the video recorder is above average as well as the crisp and clear screen. It might take a little getting used to the soft buttons since they are small and adjacent to other buttons which could also get pressed by your thumbs.If you want a phone for its call quality instead of features and eye candy go for samsung A707, that phone has a much better call quality and the volume can be increased a lot more.I have given this phone 3 stars instead of 5 because of the subpar call quality, since this is still a cellphone primarily used talking.",2
"Synch Problems not mentioned

One reason I got this phone is that I believed it would interact with my PC to load contacts, music, and my calendar. It comes with synchronization software and, while instructions are sparse, there is no reason to believe it would not work ... except it doesn't. After spending LOTS of time trying and going to the ""knowledge base"", I finally gave in and called customer support. I was told the phone CANNOT synchronize through the Media Center version of Windows XP because there is no compatible driver. So I now face the choices of 1)Entering everything by hand and doing without the mp3 function (Are you crazy?) 2)Waiting for the development of a compatible driver (Like that will happen soon) or 3)Giving them their crippled phone back. Probably #3, huh?",1
"Great Phone

Signal quality is excellent, media player w/ built in speaker unparalleled. Id rate this a 4.5 if I could, the only drawback is the camera is a little grainey, the media net button is placed where it can easily by pressed when navigating (which will nickel and dime you to death if you have a data pay per use plan), and it has the usual Sony proprietary accessories. But don't get me wrong, if your looking for a great mp3 player (I put a 4gb memory stick in here), phone, and camera, this is it!",3
"A good lesson for Samsung or LG

I used this phone for about three months now and I am very happy that I bought this phone over other phones.First, it works great as a phone with clear reception and long lasting batteries.Its camera feature is also handy for taking quick photos anywhere on the go. The 2MP camera is boasts high quality pictures and has an intuitive user interface (very similar to a digital camera both in terms of buttons and they way you hold it). There is a slight shutter lag and the shutter button itself is not quite as good as the ones in digital camera, but still much better than other phones'.I don't use it much as an mp3 player since I use nano, but the sound quality is excellent (the included earphones were surprisingly good for a bundle) and transferring music from my Mac is also a breeze. Nevertheless, I regret that Cingular has blocked using MP3 files over certain size to be used as ringtones.Other miscellaneous features such as Bluetooth syncing, weekly alarms, one-touch contact lookup, and auto-locking makes this phone truly shine over other phones from Samsung or LG, which have plethora of unnecessary junks in their software.Cingular marred this phone a little more by placing their cingular mall as the first item the main menu. Who would be buying ringtones more often than looking up contacts or sending a text message (although it is possible to assign shortcut keys for any function)?People have given some compliments for this phone's design. Although I myself am not too excited about the overall shape of the phone or its small number pad, it fits well in my pocket and is quite durable.All in all, this is a great phone with solid build quality and well-thought out features that should give other phone makers a good lesson.",4
"Best Phone Yet

After purchasing the Sony Ericsson W810i I was extremely pleased, and was only more please with it the more I used it. The main reason that I purchased this phone is that I am on the go a lot and wanted a phone that was able to play music. The sound quality is superb. On occasion I have had the MP3 player have trouble hitting a couple of high notes, but this has been a rare and easy fix by adjusting the bass and treble.I have not used the Bluetooth wireless features so I am unable to comment on that, however the infrared feature works perfect.The quality of the phone itself is extremely high. I have dropped it a couple of time on the carpet and it has not been damaged or even powers off. The sound quality when talking on the phone is probably 4 out of 5. I have had a little static but not very often.The navigation of the features are very easy once you get used to them, as there are many many features so it takes awhile to get used to.The camera is flawless! The quality is extremely awesome and easy to transfer to the computer or simply save on your phone. I am amazed!Overall I have to give this product 5 out of 5 for its durability and quality. I am very happy with my phone and highly recommend it to others!",4
"Included accessories

Cingular repackages the phones in their own box, so what's printed in the Sony Ericsson manual may not match what's in the box. There's actually a list of the contents on one end of the box. I also purchased a w300i, and while the phones are similar in function, it did not include a memory card, USB cable, and software. So the w810i turned out to be a better deal if you like the candy bar form versus the clamshell. I wish they still included the 512MB Memory Stick Duo card instead of the 128MB card. You can't store many songs and photos on the 128MB card.Also, the AC adapter included is the standard model. There is another model of AC adapter that allows you to charge the phone and plug in the headphones or other accessories. Or you would have to buy the docking station or a charging station. So either you end up with a stack of connectors or a jumble of cables. The new connector seems to be a bit more robust than the previous design on my old T637, but less practical in real use.Otherwise it is a terrific little phone.",3
"No REAL issues - so a GREAT phone.

I've used Samsung,LG and now SonyEricsson. My satisfaction with a phone depends upon not having any one single function or use, to do with the phone, that isn't a constant hassle or worse a impossibility. For example, navigation software thats not user-friendly/intuitive. Or not being able to move camera pics to a PC. For my level of use with the phone - call related capabilities and quality are paramount - this phone has no glaring deficiency, as yet discovered by me. I've in fact started listening to music, moving mp3/photos around just becos it does them well.I believe, from reading reviews below, and noticing on my piece that a few handy buttons automatically take you to Cingular's 'money-making' schemes, as well as its 128mb MS card, that the biggest drawback is the Cingular induced limitations. I hope to get rid of these someday.The phone itself is feature rich - really takes a while to figure everything out. Mostly the software is user-friendly. The quality of the music player as well as of the phone is good. The speaker phone is loud enough to be heard while driving on a freeway. The voice recorder is a neat handy tool. I have not used the video capability yet, but the camera picture quality is good.If I have a gripe, its that I can't reset the shortcut for the central key on the dial pad. Predictably, its goes to Cingular stuff that I never use. And another, that I can't have my screensaver show up for more than a couple of seconds (because the phone enters into standy mode, which I can't seem to control). I really wish there was a way to make the phone screen stay lit - with the screensaver on - atleast while it was being charged.In conclusion, I've used cell phones since '98 and this is the overall the best phone so far. Highly recommended. Cingular service, and their money-grabbing branding, well, just as good or as bad as the rest.",3
"Excellent phone, horrible Amazon, terrible Cingular

The phone is excellent as most other reviews says but I would like to highlight on some poor Amazon and Cingular's business tactics.No doubt that Amazon has very poor shipping services. Don't get surprised if you phone gets 3 weeks to arrive, as it happened in my case. The worst part is that Cingular starts billing you from the day you place your order. This greedy company does not even wait for you to activate your phone. So you end up paying 3 weeks of cellular charges with out using the services. I called Cingular and they said that nothing they can do unless I buy phones from them directly.",4
"not up to Sony's quality

At first this phone was wonderful. Later I found it didn't have the memory to hold all the music I wanted. I've had this phone all of 10 months. During this time the charger and the USB cable have broken. Now some of my buttons will not work. Having a 1 yer warranty I called Sony and they are telling me the buttons aren't working because my phone has been wet. My phone has never been wet. Sony says there is a spot near the battery that changes color with moisture. Well needless to say, Sony now says my phone is void of warranty(because of the moisture that never happened) and the phone cannot be repaired. I am without a phone and now will not only have to purchase a new one but will get charged for upgrading my phone before my contract ends. I will not be purchasing another Sony phone.",1
"Excellent mp3 GSM phone

I spent a long time researching this cell phone purchase. I wanted mp3 in a small rugged phone that could survive in my pocket. I was also tired of Bell and the CDMA network's incompatibility with the rest of the world.I'm very happy with my switch to GSM and the Sony Ericsson w810i. The phone works well, and has very good battery life even when listening to music a lot (I chose this phone over the Nokia 6300/Nokia 6275i because of their poor reported battery life). For $130 I got the phone, 1GB memory card, handset from Rogers Wireless and the retailer threw in a leather/plastic case to protect the screen and keys.Synchronising with my Mac's address book, calendar and to-do's worked first time using iSync. I set up a group in my computer's address book called 'mobile' and copied all contacts I wanted to synchronise into there. File transfer is also a piece of cake (except for a minor bug with ejecting the disk from the desktop). I've only tried downloading one application so far (google maps) but that went smoothly too. The Mac picked up the phone's bluetooth straight away but I haven't figured out whether I can synchronise using bluetooth yet because it is set on using the USB cable at the moment.The menu's are user-friendly, the phone is easily configurable (background, themes, ringtones), and texting and email are all easy to do. In my experience European phones like Ericsson and Nokia are still years ahead of US handsets in terms of software design.The one drawback of this phone is that it isn't as slim as others (Nokia 6300/6275i) but no wonder if it's battery life is three times longer.",4
"Wonderful but not perfect

One flaw is that I cannot delete from the playlist the non-existing music which is already removed from the memory stick. And I don't like to carry bunch of wires and earphones in my pocket.",3
"Oustanding phone!

This phone is very versatile, functional, and is exceptionally good looking. The Bass Boost Equalizer setting on the Walkman player is great. The synchronization feature with OUTLOOK is wonderful. Doing this on a weekly basis will ensure that you never lose a phone number, even if you lose your phone. It is even durable, surviving several drops on various surfaces, even water, with a good cover like the platinum skin cover. The camera takes excellent stills, and since you can store videos onto your SIM card, then you can video for days on end literally, depending on the size of your memory stick.I personally have a 4GB ms pro duo in my W810i, which lags when playing converted movies, due to the enormous size of the memory card and the speed of the processor, which is not designed to search through a card that size. However, I can fit hundreds of hours of music or videos onto the card.Another area extremely noteworthy is the camera. I have taken numerous pictures with this ""cell phone camera"", which have blown many people away in regards to quality for any camera. You even hold the phone, when taking pictures, horizontally, like a ""real"" or sole-function camera. I have a little training and natural talent as a photographer and with this ""cell phone camera"", I have taken pictures that could easily be found as a background on a PC or in a calendar.This phone is definitely a good investment. I felt this way after researching many other brands and phones, and I still feel this way today, after owning it for over one year. So impressed by this phone, that I am strongly considering buying the next version of it, because of my previous satisfactory experiences. So, if you are interested in a phone that is versatile, functional, memory size scalable, takes fantastic pictures, and plays music and videos superbly, then this is the phone for you.",4
"all the real important stuff is great on this phone

Sony Ericsson W580i Black Phone (AT&T;)Sony Ericsson W580i Black Phone (AT&T;)]]i have to say first, i did not buy this phone for music so i cant review the walkman side of this phone. i have had about 20 phones in the past 10 years and read reviews on all before purchasing. i have never been happy with any of them, many of them i have even been miserable.the important stuff, clarity on the talking and hearing end, size and clarity of the screen, ease of use, signal, battery charge while talking, ring volume, camera picture quality, physical looks, t9 (i find this feature varies from phone to phone)and durability i rate as superior.the light show is nothing to write home about. the only time my battery goes down fast is on the internet. it comes with a really good headset, you wont throw this one away.not much comes on the phone, but go to sonyericsson.com and download away for free. i did buy 1 game and one special ringtone.for the person who wants a phone with speaker, bluetooth, and camera features....go for it. you will be happy!i am very happy with the phone and wouldnt even consider trying one with a better review.final important note...i have had no dropped calls with 1 - 3 bars",3
"Good Phone

Well I've had this phone over a year. It's been good to me. Everything still works great. One thing did give me trouble, the internet button would constantly be pressed while in my pocket and would cause connection charges. I finally realized if I want to use the internet, be like a normal person and use a computer. So I changed my settings to be incorrect and I get a connection error every time the button is pressed. Better than the extra $5 or $10 charge a month. The actual phone speaker is a little quieter than usual.. just one more volume click would be nice. Speaker phone volume is great. The MP3 player is great on this phone. The speakers are very good for a phone and they get louder than any phone I've heard. To tell the truth I just don't use the Walkman feature of this phone like I thought I would, but it's always there if I change my mind. The camera is always nice. Sometimes the button needs to be finessed to actually take a picture. It is not easy for fast shots but if you got a minute to take a pic it works good. The flashlight feature could replace a cars headlight if needed. All-in-all happy with my phone.",3
"Poor call quality with Cingular

I purchased this phone with a 2-year contract with Cingular. Unfortunately I had to return this phone because of the very poor call quality with Cingular - and this was in the Los Angeles/Burbank city area, where supposedly Cingular has good coverage.The camera on the phone is ok. However transferring files between the phone and the computer is dodgy at best - it frequently would hang. Also, transfers are way too slow and requires you to access the files thru the software that comes with the phone.I wasn't too impressed by the usability/menu/navigation as well. However poor call quality trumps all the other issues.All in all it turned out to be a poor buy for me.",0
"Frequent call drops

I bought this phone with a family plane from Cingular a month ago. Trust me, I really want to like it. Great camera, mp3 player, FM radio ... But I frequently got dropped calls even if it displays a full bar. I tried to set the ""Preferred Service"" to ""GSM Only"", but it doesn't work. My wife's Moto KRAZ never has such problem in the same area I lives. So I figured it must be the phone itself. It looks like the only choice is to replace another type.",1
"Very confusing phone!

Yes, it's got some nice features and all but Beware! The complexity of this phone will cost you money. You press the wrong botton while you're learning the phone, might put you online then, when you're bill comes, you'll be surprised how much it will cost you.",0
"Very Happy with phone- BUT don't buy from Wirefly!

This is a great phone. We bought 5 of them on a family plan. My 8 and 10 yr olds have them figured out already. I still have some learning to do.The music player is GREAT. The FM stations come in clearly, and you can listen with the earphones, ot play through the speaker. 20 preset stations, too!Copying music from the computer is a snap. My son used Greenday for a ringtone. I followed other's advice to cut the tune down to 30 seconds to use as a (free!) ringtone. Worked great.The camera is easy to use, and the pix are decent!The phone itself is easy to use and works without a hitch so far. Good sound on Outdoor profile (makes everything louder).I bought the Krusell leather cases and they fit well.[...]",4
"worth buying!!

This phone has got a lot of great features!!But there are couple of small issues too...Auto key pad lock does not work when you look for something in the menu and forget to get back to the main page (where you see the wallpaper)..The battery charger unit is brittle.",3
"mixed response

Pros:1)the phone looks trendy and has all advanced features2) like the camera a lot.cons:1) being candy bar phone, i cannot use it rough fearing scraches on the screen. Wouldn't you like to throw your phone around?2) it doesn't show time in stand-by mode.3) I didn't exactly like the ear phones(buds) that they provide. they tend to fall off from the year. They are three different sizes provided. but none of them fit well.4) The games that come with the phone are all evaluation versions.5) feel little too thick for this age of phones.6) I would have liked a camera shutter. There is good possibily that either flash or the lens could be damaged.Bottomline: In retrospect, I would have liked to buy a flip phone, because I can use it rough without fearing scraches and it fits into the hand completely and to end a call i don't have PRESS a button(again!) but I can close it. That too with no camera shutter, that makes both sides fragile and you have to take extra care of your phone( last thing i would want to do). Nokia 6133 myFaves Phone (T-Mobile) looks good option. let me mention here I am not big fan of mp3 player in a phone. for those mp3 buffs, this may be right option. this is just personal opinion.",2
"Great all around phone, but be weary of Amazon activating phone!

Hello all. Just received my phone a few days ago, was super fast shipping using the 2 day shipping option (which by the way is free!! So make sure you select that, as the discount is only shown when you are about to place the final purchase). Luckily I ordered my phone right before the phone was about in low stock.PHONE: So can't really complain about much of anything. Phone has really intuitive interface, very easy to navigate as the arrow keys all function as shortcuts (to calls, file folders, aim, etc..). The walkman button is very convenient as it leads right to the music player. The music is decent, def. not as good as an IPOD, but for everyday use its incredibly convenient. TIP: Put your phone on silent in order to hear the ring through the hands free headset, otherwise you will just have silence when someone rings! Call quality compared to Verizon is average, there seems to be a bit more backround static compared to my old verizon, though nothing too troubling. Camera is amazing, great pis for a phone and great for taking those random videos and shots when you're out with your friends, I make great use of this feature, I have some awesome club shots that really look good given the LED flash. The FM reception is truly great and very easy to save different channels, the quality is really very good, much better than I expected!NEGATIVE: This has to do w/ amazon. I purchased the phone early, knowing that my verizon plan does not end for another few weeks. According to Amazon, to activate the phone, you need to first insert the SIM card. This was not the case in my situation!! I received the phone about 5 days after ordering, and the phone was somehow activated the day I received it! I did not even turn the phone on, and it somehow was activated. I would make sure that you double check the policy amazon has about phone activation, as your phone may be activated w/o your knowledge! Luckily, ATAT has great service and I was able to delay the charge enough to end my Verizon contract. Just want you guys to be aware of this and make sure to check about this policy.All in all extremely satisfied, phone just screams cool, and I like cool.",4
"Sony W801i

Handy to take while traveling as a phone and camera. I don't have much use as a Walkman however.",3
"w810i Story

If I had to give this phone and rating and I do. 3 stars with branding. 5 without branding. It does make that much of a difference. I personally like this phone. After using the w600 for about a year I got use to using full MP3 ringtones and also having a walkman with my phone. This phone has done wonders since I got it.Like many I was sad by the fact that Cingular limits the usefulness of the phone by leaps and bounds. Flash menus are removed. Sound quality is poor. Camera is okay. Ringtones are limited to 600kb max which is about 30 seconds of the song.Unbranded I have improved the sound by 100%, Camera is the same (going to update the drivers), Full MP3 ringtones and also FLASH menus. Which rocks.How much did it cost me to unbrand my phone? NOTHING. I did it for free. Search the internet the information is there.The only draw back is you lose internet functions so if your an internet junkie you might not be happy with unbranding your phone and the process is not for the non-tech savy. It requires you finding files which will change your phones firmware and file system.But once your phone is unbranded it allows for awesome customization. Being able to update drivers and change them really make this phone better!Best phone I've ever owned. Period!",4
"Software hanging!!!

There are some problem with the sofware when you try to connect a bluetooh device. I tried to connect one bluetooth handsfree device, but it tried to connect to some other device, and it waited for the password to be entered in the other device. I dtried to cancell the operation, I could not. I tried to switch off the device. I could not. Then I had to try the back door method, remove the battery and give a hard reset.Only thing I liked in the pohne is the camera which is really good. LCD is also very good. Ergo, buttons, navigation etc are good.",2
"No Negatives..Worth its weight in gold

PROS:Amazing camera, high quality, flash capability great. It's a great tool to have a camera with bluetooth capability always with you. I'm a Law Enforcement Officer and when I investigate accidents, I can take quick, high quality pictures and bluetooh them to my car laptop/printer in seconds. Phone IS NOT staticky. Easy to use. Great battery! Phone is master at conserving energy when not used. Instant recorder (also can be sent via bluetooh) for those quick interviews and in spot evidence of a conversation. All arround an invaluable tool/play toy. Music/Podcasts capable excellent feature. Speaker phone could be a bit louder but works great. bought two (wife). C'mon..are you kidding me!? It also has a Sony SD Pro Memory card! Upgradable to a 2gig or more!!CONS:It seems too good to be true (until you buy one. DO IT!). Look for accessories like a clear plastic body case to protect it from scratches. You need a holser/clip (it does not come with one). Definetly think about getting the bluetooth ear piece..I have big hands and it's a tiny phone for me. That's it, stop being negative and get it!",4
"This phone is worth buying I would buy it again

I have owned a lot of phones and this phone is by far the best I have owned I have also read a lot of reviews and researched extensively before going to this phone, At first I thought I had made a mistake by purchasing this phone. I couldn't hear on it .It is so small you have to have the speaker directly over your ear canal I was used to my next call phone speaker 2""inch's of it blowing out my ear drums but now I have it mastered it's perfect it doesn't blow your ear out I think I had temporary deafness from my old phone. The w810 phone is packed with features. you cannot possibly own this phone for 1 to 3 days and go through all it's features It has options for alarm clock organizer internet games mp3 b/w photo sepia solarize,etc.panorama,multiple frame shooting its packed the pics are really nice even has night mode and a light. The mp3 player is loud enough but it is not as loud as say an ipod or a scandisk sansa I own both but it is loud enough it will start to bother you with the volume all the way up . now say if you are used to crankin one of these other players all the time it will take a day or 2 for your ears to readjust to the lower volume levels I know because I used to do it all the time with my mp3 player though not anymore I realized its starting to effect my hearing.I have read the bad reviews those are the first I read so I know what the real issues are most of them I have read were lack of knowledge of the product Ignorance without having any technical knowledge of the product especially in the reviews of this phone I have had it for over a week the more I use it the more I like all its features its loaded this is a awesome phone.Let me post some of the bad reviews and tell you the Fix1.Problem can't hear through ear speaker. resolution ' hold ear speaker over ear canal.2.problem can't call out of address book. resolution pick number from address book press center silver joystick presto it calls from address book.3.problem can't hear speaker while ringing resolutiongo to menu select speaker volume increase it gets very loud you can hear it amazing4.problem hit the wrong buttons when moving it around resolution it has key locks from normal to having to put a password for use on any functions it cracks me up you have a small phone use your fingernails you want something big get a suitcase phone or a 1980 cell phone come on get realsmall phones are in5.problem I accidently got on the internet and got billed 400 dollars that is a problem moron you should of bought a internet package with your phone before using it or just locked it out or maybe called cingular and said turn off my internet accessibility so i don't use it for a month by accident while surfing it. if you didn't order internet with your phone and have cingular turn it off its not changing your contract with amazon if you never ordered it6.problem I got billed 250 dollars from amazon for changing my contract resolution don't change your contract with cingular after ordering from amazon keep it like it is for 180 days just like it states before you orderI rated this as a 5 star but put it as a 3 because there is so many good reviews and what you really want to know about a phone is usually in the bad reviews so I thought I could help by posting the deal on this phone it is an awesome phone it comes with data cables chargers no car charger I also ordered a krussel case very nice",2
"Look good but there are many down sides for a phone!

Cons:1. Speaker is not loud enough compare to any Motorola speaker phones.2. Too small to hold while talking.3. Small keypad.4. Screen display always on while talking. It will eat the battery out if you make a long call. The trick is to hit any navigation keys the screen will go off, but what if you have to enter some key response while making call.5. No alarm ringtone.6. Earsets feel funny in the ears, i dont know if it will damage to our ears or not (too loud and too close to the ears).7. Small speaker output at the top the phone compare to other phone.8. No separate headset output, it shares with the charging slot.Good:Look at other people's reviews.",1
"poor sound quality

I really wanted to like this phone. It's small, ergonomically easy to use, and aesthetically pleasing. Nevermind that it has two features I don't need and probably won't use much (the camera and the Walkman). . .it seemed like the best option for me given that I'm not a fan of flip phones and I needed a phone that would work overseas.Here is what I found:1. poor sound quality2. poorer sound quality when using the hands-free headset3. hands-free headset is ridiculously complicated and uncomfortableGranted, I have not tried the using a bluetooth device yet, but I shouldn't HAVE to in order to get good sound when I want to be hands-free. It has come to the point where I don't even want to answer the phone anymore when it's ringing due to the fear of have to say ""What?"" several times per conversation.4. user interface is a bit more complicated than it needs to be...too many clicks needed to do things, like saving contact numbers, or setting the alarm.I'm actually boxing this phone up to return to the store. It's a pity because, like I said, all the signs were there to love this phone -- size cuteness, nice number buttons, etc. Maybe I'm just still missing my Nokia 3120 - THE most amazing phone I've ever owned for sound quality, durability, reliability. Too bad I lost it in a cab in San Francisco! And too bad Cingular doesn't support that phone anymore. . .",1
"Completely satisfied

I am loving this phone, along with the Cingular service. I switched over from using Nokias on T-Mobile, and the difference is pretty astonishing. My order arrived very quickly, and excellent condition. The phone itself is very easy to use, with an intuitive UI and astounding features. Unlike other carriers such as Verizon, Cingular doesn't disable phone features, so everything is intact, including the ability to upload your java games and apps directly from your computer, along with ringtones, pictures, themes, etc. This phone will also synch with a Mac or a PC, which is great for those of us that use both. A great phone for a great price.",4
"Great features, great phone

This is definitely Sony Ericsson's best effort. The phone does everything you would expect a phone to do and plays music, too. Battery life is exceptional, signal strength and call quality our superior to many phones I have owned. Bundled software is easy to install and use to transfer music.I would highly recommend this phone for novice users as well as experts. Have fun.",4
"A nice Walkman Cellphone

Since my previous 2 year contract with Cingular/ATT was coming to an end, I eagerly look forward to upgrade from my crappy black Razr. I was seriously thinking about getting the iPhone, but ended up getting a Sony PS3 instead. So I guess the next best music phone for ATT would be the W810i.When I recieved the phone, the first thing I noticed about it was how small and light it was. I love the black casing and how sexy the overall phone looked.Popped in my sim card and made a few phonecalls, no dropped calls so far and great reception.I agree with the reviewers about the camera lens on the back of the phone. It should come with a lens protector, seriously. Mine got dusty already. Doesn't really matter since a cell phone will never truly replace a digi cam.Now on to the walkman functions. I love the fact that I can carry up to 4 gigs of music anywhere with me (with a 4 gig pro duo memory stick). I tried listening with my Sony MDR V700 DJ headphones and the sound quality was fantastic. The only gripe I have is that when listening to a DJ mix there's a 2 second gap between songs. Maybe future walkman phones will offer seamless playback. The volume on the phone is ok, I just wish it was a little more louder.Well that's my 2 cents on the W810i. A great alternative if you can't afford the iPhone yet.",4
"good phone

I like all the options on this phone, especially the mp3 player. The flash menues are also a nice touch.",4
"This phone is the Bomb!

I just got the w810i last week and so far its been the best cell phone I've ever had. It is smaller than I originally expected which was a very pleasant suprise. I got a 2 gig MS duo card and now have almost 4 hundred songs on it with room to spare(it can take up to 4 gig MS duo). The music quality is very good on this phone. The speaker could be a little louder but when playing through headphones it is good. I don't like how there isn't a headphone jack though, you have to plug a cord into the bottom of the phone and then the end of that cord has the headphone jack on it. It gets annoying and the cord becomes quite long. The camera is alright, i haven't sent any pics to a computer yet, but when just saving and viewing them on my phone they seem just ok for 2 MP, quality will probably look better on a comp though. This phone is loaded with features including bluetooth and infrared also you can set the alarm to only go off monday through friday or whichever days you choose. The battery life is also very impressive. I usually listen to music on it about 5 hours each day at work and use it pretty frequently for calls and it will last 3 days. Im sure it could last at least a week on standby.A couple cons-There is a cingular media connect button that will take you right to the internet. If you don't put the lock on the phone when it is in your pocket, you could easily rack up some unwanted data charges. Also I don't like how you are unable to see the length of your calls in your call log.Overall it is a sweet phone loaded with features and has only a few negatives. Especially for being a free phone, I highly recommend it.",3
"I have Cingular

I should say.I have cingular.I live in upper westchester and often travel to NYCI travel internationally, thats why I chose this phone and cingular.after all that, I have to say, this phone is amazing. I love it, I have had NO problems with it, it came with all I needed (radio head set antena thing and data cable and 512 mg memory stick( and it works wonderfully and is very customizable.I highly recomend it.",4
"Beware - flaw in phone design, might want to reconsider

I have had this phone only for 3 days and I have already started the proceedings to return it. I cant believe none of the other reviewers mentioned it. I researched this phone well before buying it. When I got it, I was happy to see the cool design and form factor but soon 2 things started buggin me:1. Most important for me - THE PHONE DISPLAY NEVER GOES OFF WHEN A CALL IS ACTIVE. It will go off when u are doing other things with it, but not when u r on a call - it stays on... drains the battery and seriously curtails the claimed talk-time. I tried to change the settings, but could go no farther than turning the display brightness down. Then I did, what I almost never do - yes I read the thick manual. Didnt find what I was looking to do. Then I called CINGULAR (that's always a joy!!), they couldn't help me either and said that since I had purchased it from amazon, I should bug them. I called Sony-ericsson instead, they said that it couldnt be done. It will stay on no matter what - it never does on standby. I asked them about W300 - they said it had the same issue. I dont know about other people I cant make do with 75mins of talk time, on a single charge on a new battery.2. Less annoying but equally grotesque is the hands free set/headphone. It is so messy/cumbersome and difficult to work with, I'd rather invest in a bluetooth headset. Comeon guys, its almost a choking hazard!To make a long story short. I am trying to send this phone back and get a Nokia6682 instead. Hope Amazon co-operates, since technically it is not a malfunction... just bad function.",2
"Awesome!

Quality as expected from Sony. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a good multi-purpose cell phone.",4
"A fair warning.

There should be a negative star for this item. I bought one of these from an independant seller and had to return it because the screen turned white every time I tried to make a call. They sent me a new one in the mail and rather than reselling it I wanted to give Sony the benefit of the doubt and tried it out. For starters, I only get one bar rather than the full five that I would get in the same location on my older Sony Ericsson phone. I live in the city and cell phone reception should not be a problem especially with one of the biggest if not the biggest GSM cell phone service providers in the country. Nine times out of ten my call is cut off with static. I transferred some music via usb because the bluetooth does not work at all. All was fine until each and every song was cut off after about no less than a minute. I bought a brand new Motorola headset for this phone at BestBuy the day my first phone came in the mail in high hopes that I could talk while I'm at work. The phone wouldn't even connect via bluetooth. I gave the headset to my friend and it works fine on her Samsung X830. The radio does not work on this phone without the headphones being connected and only the right side headphone works (again). Please take my review into consideration if you are in the market for a new phone.",0
"more than basic phone if you have a little skill

I'm researching for a while before buy this phone. I just need a basic phone with good organization and camera. This W810i answers my need well.- The 2MP camera is good enough to take a snap shot whenever you go.- Battery life is very good.- The organization on phone is simple enough for daily use. I use it for address, thing to do, and some appointment.- I have not much use for MP3 player, just try it. It is kinda hard to put the song in. Not familiar with the software.- Sync with PC is not that easy, plus I am not able to sync from PC to phone. Spend sometimes on that and end up lose some organization on my outlook. - -""If you use it for basic phone, I would recommend it because phone functions work very well(good signal and sound).It can do more than a basic phone though, but you need a bit of skill.",3
"Sony Ericsson W810i Phone

This is a wonderful phone and I am enjoying all of the options that make using it fun.",4
"Nice Phone

It's a nice phone. Period.Tisk, tisk . . . details. If feels good in my hand. It's light, the screen is bright. The third party PC interface disk I bought for a tenth of what Cingular charges works great. The thing is filled with land mines . . . land mines? Did I say that? Like all phones of this sort, there are millions of sneaky ways that the phone companies trick you into doing things they can charge you for -- like going on the internet. Press the wrong button, whoops, you're on the internet. Worse yet, the menus are set up so that those buttons always seem to be between anything useful and you. You know that all these phones for shills for chumps, but you've got to have them. Don't you hate that? So, in as much as shills for chumps go, it's a nice one.",3
"Sony Ericsson W810i Phone

I wish it could be a flip phone then I would give it 5 stars. Now either you have to keep it locked or if it is ulocked it may accidently make unnecesary call.",3
"Amazing phone... great sound... great picture quality

I just got my new sony ericsson phone today and I friggin love it. I bought a 4 gb pro duo memory stick for it and I've got about 150 mp3's on it right now and it sounds amazing. The picture quality of the camera phone is really great and the sound quality when using the phone is great.Hands down this is my favorite phone I've ever owned. I took some shots of Times Sqr and added them to the photo submits... I cant say anything about the dropped call issue because I havent used it that much but so far its worked just fine. I havent fully worn down the battery yet either... but so far so good... a def great buy.",4
"Want to port your number - Not with Amazon/Cingular

Amazon should notify the buyer on the front page of this phone that they don't allow number porting. At the very least it should be highlighted in the service requirements.",0
"Great phone, horrible customer service

I ordered the W810i in June, and got it only a couple days later. The new SIM card didn't work. Contacted Amazon, and was told I'd be called back by a specialist. No such luck. Called again, and was told to go deal with AT&T; (even though Amazon has the SIM cards for their contracts). Finally called back and wouldn't take any more run-around, and the people I spoke to said I would be getting a new card and a partial refund for the month's phone service I'd had to pay for without getting any use of the phone. Two days later, the box came. Had a new phone in it, but no new card. So now I have two phones that don't work, and I'm still paying an AT&T; bill for a service I don't get. Finally got a customer service guy who listened to me, gave me another (even smaller) refund, which doesn't amount to much compared to what I've spent for nothing...Two days later, recieved the SIM card. THAT one didn't work either. Finally dug out an old SIM card from a broken old phone just to give it a whirl. That worked.The phone itself is pretty cool, and I don't have any complaints. My main complaint is that I had to deal with amazon in getting it.",1
"Good Phone

Hai, I got this phone after using an LG phone for 2 years... after i got this i am very relaxed to talk to my firends. The phone have many features, MP3 player,Bluetooth, FM radio, Free Hands free, Infrared, Microstick slot, god battery life(sony Battery)... etc.. its like a whole package in one phone.. specialy music lovers like me its a good time pass while we commute...I recomand this phone.One thing we need to think is: Cingular give an 128MB memory stick, its enough for Normal users..but for music lovers like me its not enough.. to get another extra memory stick its costly when compared to that of an SD card or Mini SD... other than this its a perfect package",3
"Best I have ever owned

This phone rocks..!!!. Sound quality is the best I have ever owned. Good speaker phone and best sound quality in conference calls. I just surprise on the previous reviewers comments on the sound quality. We have two phones and both works great.Cons:Head phone quality is bad.LED screen can be easily get scratched.",4
"The most amazing piece of technology ever created...

... at least in the gadget world. I can't add too much to James Cooper's review, he covered most of the bases. But I just had to throw in my two cents: This thing is amazing. Best phone on the market by far. It was everything I was hoping for in my next phone and more. Looks great, picture quality is good, I have all of my favorite songs on this thing (got the 4GB memory card), syncs great with Outlook, etc. I wish I could thank the people who designed this thing.",4
"Cool

I bought thru' cingular website. I had trouble with the keys intially and once I accustomed to it, it is breeze. I can't ask anything better. I had Moto Razr and I kinda didn't like it as every human seem to have one.1) Phone Design - 5 stars2) Phone weight - 4 stars3) Music - 5 stars. It has full blown features that can quite honestly compete with iPods.4) Bluetooth - Not tested5) Speaker phone - 4 stars; sometimes it gives some jarring effect but not a deal breaker; much better than Razr though.6) Camera - best - 5 stars.",4
"Expensive, but worth it

I received the w810i for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and i love it. This phone is probably the most featured packed phone on the market. it has fm radio, a built in mp3 player, and gives you the ability to record sound. on top of all this it has a digital camera quality camera built right in. (2 mega pixels) it also has a great video camera built right in. It supports music tone ring tones, and if you want to share ring tones, pictures or anything else with other phones,pc's, and pda's it has built in bluetooth and infrared capabilities. [...]",4
"Overhyped

I bought this phone after reading so many positive reviews, but I must say that I think them based on very low expectations! The Walkman function is supposedly the selling point of this phone, and given Sony's pedigree in this regard one might expect it to excel. However, after having enjoyed the usability of an ipod for so many years, I was rather shocked by the lack of usability here. Perhaps the worst thing about this phone (so bad because it is so basic) is that it will not list MP3s as albums. If like me you have a lot of compilation and mix albums, this is a serious headache. To deal with it I have had to duplicate my MP3 collection on my PC and change the artist tags to album tags. Why after all this time have they not done something so simple? The other great source of frustration is the amazingly slow transfer by cable - it takes HOURS to fill a reasonable-sized memory card!The phone function is okay and the camera is not too bad. Many reviews have referred to the quality of the sound, but this reflects the headphones (try them on another player!) rather than the phone. In fact, the phone has an awful hiss at low volume levels.If you are buying this for the Walkman function, think again. If you are buying it as a phone, don't pay too much.",0
"Highly recommended phone (ATT Service)

Owned this phone for almost 2 years with Cingular/ ATT. Need to change it for a latest model. But this phone is so great that I wanted to review. Call quality is perfect than Motos, samsungs in its category. Physically dropped phone on hard concrete floors more than 5 times, but it kept working (which is the most I liked). It is sleek, stylish and fits in pocket. Photos and Video quality are great for a 2 MP camera which also has various shooting modes including B&W, Sepia, Night Shot, Flash etc. We can transfer music into memory stick and pump sound through its mega bass speakers when ever and where ever. FM radio is useful for those using headsets. We can use songs as ring tones or for alarm. It has a calander, to do list, wake up alarm, bright flash light, emergency SOS flashes , bluetooth -ofcourse, aeroplane mode music only feature, very impressive battery life. We can also have shortcuts or quick launch upto 4 features instantly. Overall , it has served me well, so far. The only ""CONS"" is, the phone needs to be always in locked mode at work since the external music are sensitive and can start the walkman if you have phone in pocket. Otherwise Highly recommended.",4
"Awesome phone.

I have been using w810i since dec-2006, and didn't get no complain!!!Its, really a good walman phone, I simply connect this to my Sony home theater and listen the best quality. I can say, its neither better than iPod nor bad when it comes to voice quality.Well, the higher capacity memory cards make it slower, though. Its a good phone to have, if you need a 2MP Sony camera.",4
"Great Phone. ATT sucks.

The phone has done all that I had expected of it. I needed a reasonably sturdy phone (dropped on carpet a couple of times), with a good number of features. I love the Walkman and FM. I use this when I do not want to carry a separate mp3 player, and the quality of sound is brilliant, even with the stock headphones. The software is fairly easy to use once you get used to it also. The screen has remained scratch free so far!The still pictures and video recordings are not very great, I expected just a little more, but I can certainly live with it. Wish Sony would not use Memory sticks, as they are a little more expensive than other formats.ATT / Cingular, on the other hand would require a different review with some negative stars. The reception is not bad at all. It is their customer service and my initial experience of trying to upgrade to this phone where they simply refused to give us the rebates for now good reason that has frustrated me.Overall: Phone Good. ATT Bad.",4
"awesome features, except the static

this phone is amazing. i love the fm radio, the high quality digital camera, the games, the internet, everything except the annoying static. Whenever i talk, randomly, on occasion weird static noises and high pitched squeals go off until my phone hangs up on the person i am talking to. i dunno my old phone never did that, but it had a battery that never stayed charged and never rang when i received a phone call. so i guess my point is they STILL have NOT perfected cell phone technology, if serious static is something you can deal with over say something else like bad battery power, then buy this phone. it's like choosing which evil you can deal with in your life. it is annoying, but i have never had an excellent, no complaints cell phone. go figure.",2
"My first Sony Ericsson, A Review from a Nokia Fanboy

My previous phone was a Nokia 6600. It had a slow interface for 2006 and come on, I wanted to try somethingn new.Initially, I had planned on exploring my chances of buying a Treo but due to the rates, I gave up my plan. Without much pondering, I went and purchased a Sony Ericsson W810i. Now, it's been four months. Let me just give you a brief run thru of features, pros and cons.Features1. This phone is an mp3 player. This phone is a torch/semi flash light(with an SOS signal that can be configured). This phone has flash capability and further doubles up into a digital camera. Overall, it saves a lot of space to use this phone instead of just going out with a standalone mp3 player or/and a digital camera2. The interface is fast. It takes around 8 seconds to get an auto focus and click a picture using the camera. I'll try and explain - to come out of the screensaver you need half a second, to activate camera using the shortcut it takes 3 seconds, a further 2 seconds for auto focus and an additional 1 second to click you picture. Overall,8 seconds to click one image.You can browse thru pictures very quickly. It's around 7 times faster than my Nokia. Images can be clicked in sepia, black and white, solarise(kinda yellowey), negative and normal modes. Brightness can be reduced within the click of a button. I noticed grains on images of larger size. I don't recommend using the flash camera unless you really must. Plus while clicking a video, the light goes on and off, if the flash light is turned on.3. The build quality on the phone is both good and bad. I love the keypad and it is a major improvement from the 800i and sundry walkman phones. It took me three days to get used to the keypad. The dictionary like function on the phone keeps a track of all the words you spell. So they're definitely there the next time around. The front of the phone seems to appear too plastic. Especially the silver scroll keys and sometimes can make your phone look like a dummy piece. The sound speakers are situated on the backside of the phone and can be used conveniently even when the phone is upside down. You can insert your memory stick pro cards even when the phone is switched on. There is NO CAMERA SHUTTER like the previous installment of this phone (800i) The power button is placed most effectively just like the volume buttons on the right side of the phone which can be used for a host number of features.4. The internal memory of this phone is 22mb and the accompanied card contains 128mb worth of memory. The usable memory,however, is only 431mb. Upon connecting to the pc, both are instantly recognized and act as removable drives on the ""my computer"" icon. The accompanied software is almost brilliant. I loved ""Disc2phone"" and there is so much more I keep discovering about the other programs. Despite lacking an English Manual, I found I didnt need one because I don't know too many people who would buy a sony ericsson phone and not be techies in their own rights who like to configure things on their own.5. The bundled earphones are sublime. I cannot beleive the sound on these. They cancel all the noises in a room and it's a pleasure listening to beethoven playing away or Enya's mesmerising voice or even Tool's prog metal for that matter. The speakers are satisfactory and could have been louder. If used as a stand alone mp3 player with earphones, the phone would stand for around 6-7 hours.Playing the music without using earphones can eat up battery depending on the volumes of course. It supports m4a, mp3 and aac formats(and a few other formats)6. The messages memory of the phone is limited to around 150+ messages and that is a big blunder. Despite having a 128mb of external storage the phone cannot accommodate a mere 200 messages. The size of notes is limited and you need to make a second note to carry on. Bluetooth transfers to Samsung,Nokia phones runs at 20kbps while it's a consistent 40kbps for Sony Ericsson phones. Very good for transferring media.Pros- It can be called an ipod replacement. I don't use mine quarter as much as I used to. This is owing to the absolutely brilliant earphones that sit within your ear and help you celebrate your time.- I love how the phone slides into a digital camera. Good build quality for the particular feature.- Good standby, saves battery, easy to work with 50% brightness. Even when I reduce brightness from 100% to 50% (lowest possible) there is hardly any noticeable difference on the screen. The keypad is much lighter but that's hardly noticeable.- Fast processor, super graphics and wallpaper options, includes a good browser, calendar, good default themes- The accompanied torch can be used to change a flat tire and can be switched on for 25mins even when the remaining battery is only 15%. (tried and tested)- Good keypad(KEY FEATURE), good playlist configuring options- Excellent software for the phone, mp3s can transferred at variable bit-rates without taking too long- Excellent,fast log, the phones keeps track off the last ten numbers you've messaged and keeps them around for easy usage- It's easy to store numbers cause the phone prompts to save numbers when a call from an unknown number ends- Great handsfree- There is a memory stick converter (The longer ones used in cameras) and that is a handy thing- The MACRO mode helps in copying handwritten/type written documents using the cameraCons- too plastic, looks a bit boring too soon, screen can be scratched if no touchscreen is present- the accompanied tones for messages is sad, the message memory is very limite (Big DEMERIT) and the size of a note is limited- Call quality is not as good as can be- sometimes it takes over a minute for the phone to recognize it has been plugged into a USB slot- the accompanied FM radio needs to be in place to avoid screechiness in sound and proper volume- Even though the phone provides 128mb worth of external memory, only 431mb is useable. Ideally, i'd have liked a one gig card so I could have doubled on my usage.- Not enough upgradations over the W800i. People can settle for that phone because it has a slightly better talk life- IT HAS NO ENGLISH MANUAL- noticeable grains on 2megapixel imagesConclusion,All though I am very happy with this phone, I cant help but throw a fit over the limited message storage, you can save messages onto your pc but come on, who's gonna do that?Buy this phone if you like what you read. Not enough reasons to upgrade for 800i owners. BUT this phone has more appeal than 800i and has better more smooth graphics. There is a much better display and there is an improvement of 25% which I just noticed.However, unlike the 550i , there are no three way speakers and that makes ""Stereo Widening"" impossible.Overall rating - 7/10Very little to complain about,reallyGood luck,fellow techies",3
"Awesome phone with few glitches !

I consider myself to be picky. Not just in phones but in mostly everything, from programming to formating of research papers, to just about anything. My first ever great phone was MPX220 (tht's right! The one that failed big time) and after that this is my first really good phone. Please keep in mind that some of the cons are just me expecting too much!Just about 4 mili cm wider than a normal business card, it is packed with features. I would highly recommend buying this phone. Best phone I have ever seen. Have used it for 1 month so far. Here are the Pros and Cons:Pros:1. Amazing Camera for a phone (pics taken in dark will have visible pixels)2. Amazing reception (get 50% to 100% reception in basement / Elevators)3. Walkman quality good (not CD quality), call quality (Average to above Avg). Loud enough (unlike some have said).4. Could be used as ppt viewer, etc.5. good response time (good processor speed)6. Camera features7. Some ringtones are loud enough for me to hear it downstairs in my house.8. Vibration is pretty darn strong. I had it on the wooden frame of my bed and it fell down due to vibrations!9. Alarm is loud enough (unlike few have mentioned). I am a sound sleeper and am able to wake up just fine.10.Cons:1. It mostly has static in background (maybe just Amazon's stock, since I havent noticed this problem on W810is tried at Cingular stores).2. Not excellent battery like described (however, my batter could be affected due to no Cingular towers in my town)3. Grouping of contacts is stupid!4. Only 1 mobile, home, fax, etc no can be entered! (what is my friend has two landline numbers like I do?)5. I am google fanatic. I can't synch my phone with google calender!6. The shutter button should be a bit protruding. Takes some effort to full depress it and I am afraid I will spoil it!7. Zoom in pics will loose quality significantly.8. Only 1 good ringtone. I am not one of those immature kids who likes annoying ringtones or is crazy about ringtones. But, really ringtones on this phone r disappointing!9. The SIM card slot. Sony, it takes me 2 min to get a SIM card out. Please take a look at latch and lock mechanism in Nokia 6682!10. Only 1 Alarm ?11. MPX 220 allowed me to save a phone number on a sim and not create a seperate entry for each number under 1 contact (when saved on SIM). Please also put a sim symbol next to a contact to signify it is also saved on SIM.12. A quicker way to switch between Silet, and ringtone.13. No Vibration mode by itself.14. Please take a look at Moto design regarding Silet, vibration, loud, modes (agreed Moto sucks!).15. All these features and no Compass ? Oh! how about a radar detector (alright, I m crazy!)16. No Lens cover (gets fingerprints on it).17. Hissing in background (not experienced this in phones tried at Cingular store. Sony finds this problem unique. Seems like Amazon's stock is messed up).Agreed, I have mentioned more Cons than Pros, but again, I am just too picky. Even though, I would highly recommend this phone over any others. Screw the Razr. It's overrated. This phone will keep you happy for eons.",3
"Camera slow and lags compared to Sony Ericsson s710a

I figured it was time to upgrade my phone. I had been using the s710a, which I was very pleased with. It had a 1.3 megapixel camera, a large screen, a very cool swivel design... it was everything I was looking for. But I went into the Cingular store and this little w810i caught my eye. I saw it was a 2.0 megapixel camera, it functioned as an mp3 player, and overall just seemed like a smaller and more capable design. So I bought it and tested it out. With my old s710a, taking a picture was instant. As soon as you would snap the button, it would take a beautiful picture. However, with the w810i, I find myself commonly missing what I quickly wanted to snap a picture of because it fiddles around for 2 seconds trying to focus and do all of this other junk. Needless to say, it is slower. However, even though the screen is smaller than the s710a, once the pictures are loaded onto the computer, they look great. Another thing that I do not like is when you take videos, it limits the length no matter what setting you have it on, where the s710a would allow an unlimited length (as long as it could hold it on the upgradable memory). Overall, I give it 4 out of 5. It is mostly camera issues.",3
"This is the best phone I have ever owned!

So after reading all the reviews for this phone, I decided to try it out primarily for phone use as I have a camera and an Ipod. It was a good deal for -$[...] after rebate and the 2 year contract with Cingular really didn't bother me. I ordered it on October 31st and received it on November 13th, so I did not have to wait too long for it either.It came with everything as stated including the 128MB memory stick, which is fine as I am going to upgrade that to 4GB anyway. I have played with all the features and it works very well. I am coming from Motorola so getting used to the buttons and menus takes a little time. I will say that people with larger fingers would have a problem with the small size of the buttons.The sound is excellent and I would not mind using it as an mp3 player for times when I don't have or want to carry my Ipod. The head phones are also fantastic and are just like my Sony fontopia earbuds. I have not had a problem with the connections as some people have said, but it has only been 2 days so we will see. I just wish they made 60GB memory sticks so I could get rid of my Ipod.The camera on the phone is definitely an upgrade. I don't expect it to replace my Canon, but for times when I want to take a picture randomly and don't have my camera on me I am sure it will do just fine.The nicest part about the phone is the ability to just drag on drag whatever you want, wherever you want on the phone(internal memory and memory stick). You can easily make ringtones out of mp3's even while it is still branded. You can copy pictures you took to your computer easily, and also make themes using SE's theme creator and just put them into your themes folder.I will say I unbranded my phone immediately and I like it much better. First, the Cingular button that is used to get to Media Net is now a shortcut to whatever you like. You may have to reconfigure the Media Net settings after you flash it, but it is not that hard. Second, the firmware is now generic and gets rid of all the Cingular logos and themes. This means that you can update from SE when they release new firmware which you can not do with Cingular. Third, you can use mp3's without restriction as ringtones. Before they had to be small and a lower bitrate. I also decided to put a different backplate on the phone as the this one does not have a cover for the camera lense. You can get a k750i back and battery cover and it has a sliding door for the lense. I haven't gotten mine yet but it seems easy enough to put on.Overall this is a great little phone. If you don't mind waiting a few weeks for it I would definitely recommend it.",4
"love love love this phone

I had looked at this phone in the cingular store and liked it, but now that I have, it I LOVE it. I am so glad that I looked around and found it on Amazon for such a good price. Battery life is really good. Sound quality is good. It is really easy to navigate once you get used to the buttons ( I had a Motorola before this and the menu sets are a bit different). I was surprised to get a memory card double what I thought I was going to be getting, so I was able to fit quite a few MP3 on the card and it is nice to have the MP3 player on the phone as well as a 2mp camera...It takes surprisingly good pictures. I know there is a lot more that I could do with this phone, but above all it has to function as a phone, I have rarely dropped a call, nor have I had trouble hearing people with handset, headset or speaker.",4
"Great phone, good mp3 player and camera

This phone is great. It does pretty much everything you expect a modern cell phone to do. What makes this phone stand out is the mp3 player and camera.The mp3 player is very good, although not as good as my iPod nano or Creative Zen. My favorite thing about it is if you're listening to music, the player will pause the music when the phone rings, and resume it when you finish your call.The biggest drawback it has is it will not play WMA files. Therefore, all the music I purchase from an online store (Yahoo, Napster, etc.) will not play. Nor will the music from subscription services like Yahoo Unlimited or Napster To Go work either. And since the songs from these services are protected with DRM, you cannot convert them to mp3 to get them to work. (Note, iTunes music is in AAC format, and AAC is supposed to work with this phone, although I have no iTunes music to try out.)The camera is surprisingly good for a phone, one of the best I've seen out of a phone. It's no substitute for a stand-alone digital camera, but it's great when you don't happen to be carrying one. The 2-megapixel photos are crisp and colorful. It has a light you can use when it's dim out, but it doesn't appear to have a flash.Transferring files to and from the camera are a snap, since it appears to the computer as another drive when you plug it in. Therefore, you can drag and drop files to it, or use your favorite apps to manage the files on it. I've synced music using Winamp, and uploaded photos to Flickr using the Flickr Uploadr program without a hitch. It comes with software you can use with it, but I've never had a need to install it.Overall, I'm very pleased. I give it 4 stars. If it played my purchased WMA files, I would definately give it 5.",3
"Great phone overall

My family and I purchased 3 of these phones on a family plan and overall we are very satisfied with our purchase. This phone offers a ton of features. The walkman works great, sound quality with the head phones is good. I upgraded my handset with a 1 gigabyte memory stick and it worked perfect. The camera works wonderfully and produces crisp vivid images. Others have complained about small buttons, but this is going to vary from person to person. The phone itself is small, so the buttons naturally are small. Unless you have very large hands or fingers, the button size will be fine. The speaker on the back side of the phone is loud and clear. However, the only drawback that I can mention about this phone is that the little speaker or ear piece that you actually listen to callers with has a low maximum volume. It works perfect so long as you are not in a public place with lots of noise in the environment. Sound quality of calls is great, just a little on the quiet side even with the volume on the highest setting. Some have reported that updating the firmware may resolve this issue. If you can overlook the earpiece limitations, or work around it with a bluetooth earpiece to use with the phone then you will absolutely love this phone.",3
"My First Candy-Bar

I have lusted after this handset for about 6 months now and finally got one of the Cingular reps to give me the renewal contract price for a new phone. I have been using a W600i for the last 16 months and love everything about the phone it's the lack of a memory card slot and a decent digi cam that made me long for the sexy black W810i. I have only had the 810 for 3 days now but have already noticed three major negatives about it.(Quiet speakerphone)I may be spoiled by the dual speaker ports on the w600 but it seems like the 810 is muffled and there is definately a direction that the audio comes out of the phone as opposed to the W600 which seems to radiate its sound omni-directionally.(Reception)Granted it's only been 3 days but already areas where I had decent reception I have noticed a drop in call quality from the w600 to the w810.(Sleep Clock)I must be the only one who uses this feature since Sony decided to drop it. The clock coming up on the face of the w600 when it went into ""sleep-mode"" has become the way I tell the time, loosing this on the w810 will force me to began wearing a watch again.I have never had a ""candy-bar"" style phone the w600 was a cool swivel and my 3 Samsungs under Sprint were all ""flip phones"". I hope that I can get over these differences and that the main issue of reception is just a passing Solar Flare but for $60 bucks it was well worth the chance and I still have my W600 in-case I get home sick.",3
"Great phone, again.

For the past 2 years through my Cingular contract, I had been using the Sony Ericsson T-637 and liking it. I would've kept it, but I was originally an AT&T; Wireless customer and had to get a new phone and SmartChip. When my contract expired, I shopped all over and found this phone on Amazon. I decided to purchase it and stay with Cingular (truthfully, this is the main reason I stayed with Cingular).I'm glad I made the decision that I did. The phone is slim and small and fits nicely into my pants or coat pocket. It is light. It is sexy.It came with a 128 MB Memory Stick Duo card. The day after Thanksgiving, I bought a 2 GB card at Best Buy for $39 (normally $80). The 2GB is totally worth it. I take a lot of pictures (2 MP camera!) and listen to a lot of mp3s on the integrated Walkman software.This phone is great and I'm really enjoying it.",4
"Wonderfully Designed with Regard to Both Interface & Physical Form

This phone is, in my opinion, the best designed cell phone outside of the iPhone.The user interface is the best I've seen out there. Can anyone honestly make any sense out of the arcane, to say the least, user interface of Samsung's phones? I for one, will not after trying and falling in love with the Sony Ericsson w810i.Sony Ericsson HBH-610a Bluetooth Headset",4
"The best phone I have ever had!

This is by far the best phone that I have ever had! I have been using mine for about 4 months now with no problems and no complaints! If there was anything to complain about it would have to be the size of the memory card that comes with the phone, a 128 just dosen't cut it if you plan to use it for music so I bought a new 2gig card from amazon.com for [...]! What a steal! now I have plenty of room for hundreds of photos and music! The camera alone makes this phone a must have for me, 2mp! The pictures are great!",4
"You can not keep your number

I like the phone. It takes great pics and video with sound. It also plays mp3s. I was annoyed to find out you can not keep your old phone number with out being charged $250 and Amazon activates your phone when you buy it so you are paying cingular for service before you even get the phone in the mail.",3
"The phone is great

I love the phone, I have had it now for a week and I love the features. the FM radio, MP3, Internet,and even mobile TV. the sound is great no problems as some people had said and they scared me at first, but the sound quality is great.a couple of things that I dont like is that the charger slot and ear buds slot is the same, which makes it harder for this spot to live long but we will see how long that will last. compared to the phone I have had before its a little slower when transferring data, but works.Another thing that has been mentioned by someone else that the camera is not covered.GOOD THINGS: i can hear my MP3's either in my ears or let everyone hear, there is a radio incase u get bored of your music. there is a ton of features on the phone so you can never get bored. takes great pictures (but kinda slow at picking up the shot).",3
"Mac-Friendly Phone

Update: January 4th, 2007 - I've had the phone for about a year now, and it continues to perform very well, battery life is still great for the way I use it. Two things continue to impress me: It works natively with Apple computers and OS X via bluetooth - and since I put a 4GB memory chip in it, it acts like a portable hard drive (though it doesn't support all file formats). It uses iSync to upload your schedule to the phone, as well as your own customized list from Address Book. I have taken thousands of pictures with it, and they have turned out terrifically (http://picasaweb.google.com/fachento/) - and even at the highest-quality setting (avg. picture size = 450 Kb) I can store thousands of pictures on the memory card. I can take photos off of it, and put them on by browsing the device like a hard drive. You can use the same method to put your own ringtones in the phone using compatible sound files. I have also downloaded the Google maps application, which is a small version of it's online original, satellite images and all (internet package recommended!). The Gmail application (downloadable) also works very well - better than the email program for Yahoo, SBC, and Hotmail works. I now use it with my 2.16Ghz Macbook Laptop, and the phone works just as well if not better. I don't use the Walkman feature very much, because it requires the headset to be plugged in. It is also a pretty small keyboard for typing text messages... using two fingers is pretty crowded! If you use your phone primarily for text messages, you might consider another phone. Another cool feature is that the back-lit keyboard adjusts to ambient light! I've dropped the phone, and it's shown no sign of losing functionality in over a year. Overall it's a great phone, and I am completely satisfied with my purchase. I also changed SIM cards when I moved to Utah, and there were no hiccups in service at all.(December, 2006)I bought the phone about a month ago -- I switched from Sprint. The phone itself is small, but comes with a very large screen -- there have been no flaws in functionality since I bought it. I recently bought a new memory card for it (4 GB) where you can store all the music and pictures that you like, but I still prefer my 30GB iPod for music).The primary reason I went with this phone, out of all the others offered by Cingular, was because of it's compatibility with Apple computer. Out of the box it is compatible with Bluetooth on the Mac ( I have a G5 iMac, OS X 10.4.8 2.0 Ghz), and uses iSync perfectly to update your contacts, and calendars. It is also reverse, syncable (calendar items and contacts created on your cell phone can be loaded onto your computer via bluetooth). You can send (again, via bluetooth) and recieve any kind of file on the phone (picture files, mp3's, etc.) no problem as though it were a portable hard drive. Also, via bluetooth you can remotely control your computer, for the purpose of doing presentations in meetings, watching movies, etc... you can move the mouse anywhere on the screen. It has several 'formats' for the remote control function, one for MediaPlayer, one for Desktop, and another for Presentations.The phone works flawlessly with Address Book, and iCal. Overall, the phone seems to work pretty natively with the computer, and the interface is great. If Bluetooth is a big selling point for you, definitely consider this phone. It's like having a smaller, but wireless iPod built into your phone.",4
"Just like sony, It's awesome

Ok, i agree i am sony fan boy. But look at this phone. I got it with cingular and you can easily see that sony wants you to use this phone as a walkman as well as cingular. Sony made every attempt to let the phone out of claws of cingular. Though phone has lot of cingular ""music"" buttons, software available at sony's website makes it easy to transfer your own songs into the phone. You can update the memory stick pro duo to 4GB and this phone will be much better than an Ipod nano or much hyped high priced IPhone($500 after 2 yr contract - can you believe it?). Sync function works like a breeze and you can even sync your calender, notes etc from your outlook. Flush the phone and you will know the actual power of this phone as mentioned by fellow users in forums.",4
"Great phone and you can turn off the display when talking!!!

There is a trick to turning off the phone when you talk since there is no setting to change the time when the display goes off. Yes it is true that the display will stay on when you talk but there is a work around to it. All you have to do is set your dpad to a shortcut like file manager, address book, message inbox, etc. and press that one key while you are talking and the phone will automatically turn the display off like it would when it is on standby mode. Awesome phone and the fact that the headset which should only be used as a FM tuner can also be used as a hands free headset is a plus. I see no draw back on the phone cept the 128mb memory that Cingular includes. Never had a problem with the phone yet and already change the housing of it.(I personally hate how Cingular tagged the phone).",4
"Best Phone I've Ever Had

This phone is great, the other reviewer doesn't know what he's talking about because I get the clearest sound out of my headphones (which are the best headphones i own now)This phone has an amazing camera, an amazing mp3 player, and every phone option you could want.The cons were the call quality is low and it isn't a fast mp3 transfer.Definetly recommend.",4
"Overall, solid phone

Summary: Buy the phone if you are big on music (but you'll need some new headphones) and file portability from your computer.The Good:-It's little, it looks cool. Give in to immaturity a little.-Phone GUI. All phone GUIs take a modicum of intelligence to use, this one is no different. 5 minutes into using it, I think most people will like it just fine.-File transfer software. It found my mp3 files automatically, and allowed me to space-shift the songs easily. Downside: you have to use the included USB cable, and it's slow.-FM receiver. I realize this is a dinosaur of a feature, but few phones have it, and how else are you supposed to listen to TVs at the gym?-Bluetooth file transfer. Quick, wireless, convenient.-Bluetooth sync w/ MS office. Would be nice if it worked with other software, but the default is exlusively MS Office. Makes porting your contacts and appointments easy.-Keypad. the keys aren't too close together, even for one with fat fingers like me, and they have a definite tacitile response (i.e. when you hit the keys, you know whether and which one you've depressed). Downside: it's a candy-bar phone, so they're exposed; get used to locking the keys when it's in your pocket.The Bad-The headphones are a pain for 2 reasons:(1) the ear buds are on the end of differnet length wires. I understand the reason--to keep the mic close to your mouth when on calls--but it's horribly annoying when trying to listen to music to have the wire split off to the side (all the weight of the wire is held by the left ear bud, making it susceptible to falling out).(2) The mic is on the end of it's own cord, which is nice b/c it fits the standard size headphone jack. However, if you plug in your own headphones, the wire will end up being twice as long as you want it. You'll have to shorten the cord of any standard headphones.-FM receiver uses the mic cord as the antenna. So you have to use the plugged in mic to use the FM--forget wireless FM listening.-600k Max for ringtones. This is an artificial restriction imposed by Cingular. Either download audacity (free at www.download.com), or debrand the phone (then again, do you really want to listen to an entire song while your caller waits for you to pick up??)",3
"Liked it very much!

Each of the 5 stars are worth because1. The signal reception and sound quality is good2. FM radio is clear and reception is excellent.3. MP3 player is equally good.(You can always use higer capacity Memory Stick Duo)4. The batter life is amazing, charging is quick! (It's way too good compared to my last Razr V3)5. The camera picture quality is nice, the position to take picture is almost like the regular camera, text messaging interface and all other menus are user friendly.",4
"Superb

After languishing in the Sprint dungeon for over 7 yrs, I finally set myself free with this phone and Cingular. Ok, I wont be so harsh on Sprint, but their service was pretty bad where I live (25 miles E of Sacramento). Inside my office building, it would enter analog roaming mode, sapping the battery off in a day. The voice quality was jittery even in fully covered areas. It was not this bad when I was in Denver.Anyway, the contrast I see between Cingular and Sprint in my area is tremendous. Crystal clear call quality and no droppages so far in the one week that I've had it. Speaker phone is exceptional. The Walkman feature is pretty cool. This phone is a nifty piece of engineering - the interface to the Walkman is fantastic with one button-press activating it. The sound quality - this is the part I love - is FABULOUS with the included headphones. There is also a software graphic equalizer built in. FM radio is fantastic and picks up about a dozen stations where I live - all with superb stereo/rds sound quality.Incoming calls will pause any music you are listening to and enable you to continue hearing the call via your earbuds while you talk to the other party handsfree - fantastic - then resume your music where you left off!I also got a PLANTRONICS bluetooth headset (Voyager 510) with this phone and its equally fabulous. It twists to fit either ear - a feature some may really like. I've been using it while driving and I could not be happier - great sound quality.The camera is pretty decent - under good lighting the pictures are great with more than 1600x1200 resolution (2mp). Motion camera is also great and is more than enough to capture any brief moment that you may want to record. Add more memory (this phone comes with a 128mb memory stick pro) and you are all set.The best part - this phone, when plugged to your computer via USB, without installing its companion software, will appear as a USB mass storage device. You can browse its directories and plop media files directly without ""syncing"" if you wish. A great feature for me.All in all - this device blew me off my feet. Get it now!",4
"A disaster for the enV VX-9900!

I plugged these earbuds into my enV and didn't hear any sound coming through. After some trial and error, I figured out that pressing the button on the cable enabled sound to come through, but the button does not toggle. It only unmutes while you apply pressure to the button, which is just plain frustrating. Beware!These earbuds should not be listed as compatible with the VX-9900. If they perform the same way on other models, they need to be recalled and/or burned.",0
"Worst LGchocolate headset ever

The shipping was good,and they sent u exactly what they show.but the problem is the product is really bad,the sound quality was very bad,and i only used it for 2 weeks,now it's not working at all!don't buy it if you don't want to waste your money and use it only for 15 days!",0
"Different Than the Picture

When I got it, it looked nothing like the picture. One of the earpieces has a longer cord than the other, well, the cord itself is really long. But you can control the volume with the headsets and the sound is really good.",2
"Battery does not keep the charge like the original

I received the product in a timely fashion. I charged the new battery overnight, and then started using my cell phone. I do not use my cell phone very often, maybe 10 minutes a day. To my amazement, the battery had discharged by the 2nd day, and I had to recharge it again regadless of the fact that I had only talked for less than 30 minutes.The original battery that came with my cell phone kept the charge for almost one week (with about average 10 minutes usage per day); however this one is barely 50% as efficient as the original one.",1
"Good Cheap replacement battery

My mother in law is not the techie type. She loved her old plain Samsung phone, and she could use it pretty well.The phone is pretty old, and she was having problems having to charge the phone after one call, or, she would lose the connection during it. Found this battery replacement, installed it and now she can go almost a week without having to charge the phone- she's happy, I'm happy it didn't cost an arm and a leg. End of story.Works as advertised. Shipping was very prompt- I'd certainly buy from them again.",3
"Replacement Battery for X427 Cell Phone

Battery did not fit phone, I had to ""whittle"" the thing so it would snap into place correctly! PLUS, it does NOT HOLD A CHARGE!",0
"Sounds great

The old cassette adapter I used to use in my car worked pretty well but recently broke. So I looked here for an inexpensive one, not really concerned about quality. When I put this in my car I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised by how good it sounded. It sounded way better than the one I used to own which was at least 5x the price. If you are looking for a good quality cassette adapter for the price, this is a good choice!",4
"Used in Car for iPhone

I use this to play music in my car from my iPhone. I love that it plays crystal clear, and never has any interference like those that play wireless from a radio station. No installation required!If you don't want the wire hanging out when not in use, you'll have to eject the cassette.. But I just leave it in at all times!",4
"Quality Product!

This car cassette adapter will work with anything that has a headphone jack. The cord is really long which to me seems unnecessary but I would rather have it be too long than too short. It does exactly what I expected and has worked for several months with no issues!! I am not disappointed with this product.** As noted by the other reviewers, the jack is L-shaped not straight. This did not affect me. Although it is a bit fuzzy that is what you get with any cassette adapter. I didn't expect it to sound amazing and it doesn't. However, it does play my iPod through the speakers and I do enjoy listening to it and not paying the extra for a transmitter.",4
"Doesnt work

Had to buy another one. I bought it as a spare and thus did not use it for about a month and thus didnt return.",0
"Worthless

We received this product on time but it failed to work from the beginning, guess that is what we should have expected for so little $.Had to go to Best Buy and pay full price for a brand name, but at least it workds",0
"Poor quality

You get what you pay for, eh? This item is poor quality and I recommend against purchasing it. The jack connection is not tight and sometimes gives only the left or right channel. The cassette part doesn't always sit right in the car stereo and can cause poor sound, too.2 stars. It would be 1 but the price is so cheap.UPDATE: The sound was so bad I had to buy a replacement. The cassette doesn't sit well in the player and required my finger to adjust it in order to get mediocre sound. I bought a Philips version and like it much better.",1
"its crap

This isn't worth the $2.99. I finally got it and I tried using it. It will not work in my car, all it does is pop out! And I know its not a problem with my car because I've had previous ones. I recommend you keep on looking and buy one that actually works",0
"Still working after a month or so.

My son uses this to listen to podcasts through the OE radio/cassette/cd player in his 2000 Camry CE. The sound is high enough quality for podcasts.Reviewers find that their adapters don't work with some players or break after only a short time. I expect this one to break after a while but the price makes it disposable. And it has done well the first month.",4
"Terrible

This item is not worth the couple of bucks I paid for it. The sound quality is absolutely horrible. All you can hear is static. I was so excited when I got this, but was thoroughly disappointed. Oh well, I guess I will stick to my FM transmitter.",0
"It is not the one on the picture!

I bought for my Iphone 4.I use the bumper case.To use this type of products, you have to take off the bumber case. and it is kind of annoying.I bought this because this product has a straight connection so I do not need to take off the bumper case.But the one I received has L shaped end!If you are using Iphones with cases, do not buy this one.",0
"Good screen protector

Goof-proof application because of the ability to remove it and re apply it. Lint is removed with 'sticky' sheet before application, so bubbles are minimized.",3
"Great screen protector.

Love the Cleartouch protectors. They go on easy as long as you make sure the screen is EXTRA clean and do it in a relatively dust-free environment.",4
"The Cellet Black Rubberized Proguard Cover Case did not meet my expectations

I was greatly disappointed with the quality of the CELLET BLACK RUBBERIZED PROGUARD COVER CASE. The thing that caused the most disappointment was the quality of the detachable belt clip. It did not have a sturdy connection with the cover case, as a result after I had clipped the case/phone, it fell off three times. The third time, the cover case hit the concrete, and the two halves of the case split, and sent my phone slidding across the ground. The result, I ended up with the very thing I was trying to avoid scratches/blemishes on the phone.I started to return the case, but the cost of the shipping would have been more than I had paid for the case. So, while it was economically priced, the quality was substandard.",1
"Poor choice

Pros: Material has a smooth but gripping rubberized texture. It covers enough surface area and is suitable at minimizing shock damage from short drops.Cons: The opening for the SD flap is way too small, and the opening for the stylus is just small enough to make pulling out the stylus a chore. The edges on the belt clip are just sharp enough that they can dig uncomfortably at times. Finally, the clasp that holds the phone in place on the belt clip is quite weak - it's easy to pop the phone out without pressing the button.",1
"broke in a week

bought the case for my palm and it broke in a week. The spring flew out of the clip and i cant even use that now.",1
"Almost perfect

I love this cover case for my Treo 680, it's got good grip, is not bulky, and doesn't interfere with the keys like other cases do. The only flaw is that it blocks access to the SD card slot. It looks like it was designed for a slightly different model (not sure which) but while all the other holes match up perfectly for the camera eye and speakers and charger access, the SD slot hole is way off. Also, the stylus is a bit tough to get out, but not impossible.",2
"Good Protection for your Treo 680

This rubberized plastic case provides good protection for your Treo 680 without getting in the way. We use them on our company phones (without the clip) and they help the phone fit better in the Palm belt case.",4
"very good, happy with it.

I bought it for my husband cell phone. He loves it.",4
"Not the standard 1/8"" (=3.5mm) stereo plug

Buyer beware with this item. I thought that I was buying a product with a ""standard"" 1/8"" stereo plug. After receiving the product, I realized that it does not have a ""standard"" 1/8"" plug. A 1/8"" plug is 3.5mm and this plug is 2.5mm. Yes, I suppose that I should have known the difference before placing the order, but there should be a warning of some sort to notify the buyer that 2.5mm is not a ""standard"" 1/8"" earphone plug. Yes, I know that I can return the item for a refund, but the return shipping is the same as the cost of the product. Instead, I ordered and received another earphone with the ""standard 1/8"" = 3.5mm plug. Note that when I followed up directly with Amazon they immediately agree to a full refund. That's why I like to shop with Amazon.",1
"good sound for the price

I got these for my cell phone, but unfortunately my cell is MONO so it only plays from 1 ear, however, for the price these do have a very good sound and being retractable is great while you're on the move.",4
"Bulkier than you'd think

I bought these to replace my regular earbuds that were damaged while I was traveling. They aren't as convenient as they claim to be. The storage ease was nice, but walking around with the cord retractor banging against my hip wasn't so good. The mechanism that retracts the wires got jammed a few times, and it's tough to adjust the wire length to a custom fit. You either have them open all the way, or wound up. I wouldn't buy them again, unless it was an ""emergency"" like last time.",1
"Terrible product

I would give 0 star if I can. The description of this product says , ""This 48 Inch retractable stereo earphones offer incredible sound from a compact design, making it ideal for use with MP3 players, portable CD players, Laptops, Walkmans and portable DVD players."" Well, it does not fit any of the mobile products I have including my laption, cell phone, and MP3 player. I should have listened to other reviews.",0
"Won't fit your iPad or iPhone

BEWARE--Very disappointed that this won't fit my iPad or my iPhone. This should be stated in the description. Now the hassle of either buying an adapter or returning the product. Wonder what it does fit ????",0
"AVOID AT ALL COST

I bought these for my husband to work out with them. The wire does not recoil back. you only hear sound out of one ear, an they are flimpsy. Don't waste your money an time with these thing.",0
"Good Replacement

I purchased this battery as a replacement for the one that came with my Audiovox phone. The original battery got to where it would discharge rapidly and would take a long time to recharge. I figured for the price it would be worth trying to replace the battery. The battery came within a week and fit the phone perfectly. The battery now lasts a long time and recharges in a timely manner. I don't know if it is my imagination but I seem to get a stronger signal on my phone now. I would recommend this battery.",4
"This is not Audiovox brand.

The Amazon posting for Audiovox 8910 8610 8912 BATTERY BTR-8610 states that the product is by Audiovox. I received UTStarcom brand. I was expecting to receive Audiovox brand.Not sure how long the UTStarcom will last. I just received the battery yesterday. It works so far.",0
"Happy Talker !!

It was great to find the battery for my phone, because where I purchase it orginally they wanted to sell me a new phone since they no longer carried the battery, so Amazon came through for me.T.J.",3
"Dreadful

I'm giving 2 stars because they at least had SOME right ideas.What kills this phone is the interface, especially the ""buttons"" on the front.You can't really see them until you turn it on and play with it, but there are buttons on the front around the circular wheel you see. The wheel buttons and all those other buttons around it are VERY VERY SENSITIVE. You don't need to ""push"" them, you just need to lightly touch them with your fingertip.The phone is ""locked"" while closed, but to unlock it you just need to press a button on the side. This means that if you attempt to store this phone in your pocket, all manner of crazy events are liable to occur as once the side button gets accidentally pressed, it opens Pandora's Box as after that, any random light touch on the face will push a button and cause something to happen. Random dialing of people on your contact list or connections to the internet ought to be expected.So don't store it in your pocket.Better yet, just don't get this phone. The super-sensitive buttons not only make it a game of Russian Roulette to keep the phone in your pocket, but it also makes it a little aggravating to navigate the menus, as lightly touching the wrong button will activate that button, sending you down the wrong menu path. So even if you use a holster and are careful to not accidentally activate the phone, you'll then have to deal with a finnicky interface.I was tempted enough to look into this phone when I saw the 5-star reviews. However, I can't help but notice that if you examine some of these reviewers, at least some of them only seem to have reviewed Verizon products (with high ratings all around), which is mighty suspicious.",1
"Not Recommended

Bottom line is that I do not recommend this phone to anyone. Here are my thoughts, experiences with it.1. Way too slow to boot up.2. Battery life is absolutely, positively terrible. I can't keep it turned on more than 4-5 hours at a time.3. Accessories are very poor quality. More below about this.4. Operation is very non-intuitive. Read other reviews for details. I thought I'd get used to the peculiar menus and buttons. To some degree I have, but really this phone is very poorly designed operations-wise.5. Form factor: the jack for power, usb, and headset is non-standard. My headset went bad within 4 months. My car charger went bad after 5 months. Replacing these with standard equipment is not an option since the jack is specific to this phone and no others.6. Not really useful to me other than the rare times when I want to send a photo and don't care about its quality - such as ""Hey, I'm here at the beach and look at the view I have"". Verizon's price for sending photos makes this less fun.7. Looks - very cool.8. MP3 player - very good sound quality, although its operation is clumsy. Download tools is very, very buggy and often requires erasing all songs and starting over in order to fix the index.9. Storage to micro-SD is very handy.10. Configurability - I'm pretty displeased at what I'm able to do with configuring tones, downloading videos (or mine, not Verizon-purchased), etc. Do I have a powerful computer in this thing that's been disabled by Verizon?",1
"Flawed, but fixable

I've had this phone for 6 months and have had 2 issues with the phone - both of which are repeatedly mentioned in other reviews.1) recently, the 'end call' button ceased working after a few drops/scratches2) from the start, people always complained that they could not hear me wellI finally had enough and took a trip to my local Verizon store. I don't have insurance, yet without any questions, they replaced my phone and transferred my address book entirely FREE OF CHARGE. This was unbelieveable customer service and I didn't have to banter with them at all.My new phone works perfectly - even the issue with my voice being inaudible has been resolved - the original phone must have been a lemon.This phone requires a lot of TLC and might be too sensitive for some, but it's not nearly as bad some of the negative reviews make it out to be.",3
"HATE IT

I GOT THIS PHONE I WAS REALLY EXCITED. AFTER ABOUT 2 WEEKS I HATE IT . I GOT IT ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO,I ABSOLUTLY HATE IT. IT IS DIFFICULT AND AGGRAVATING. THE CAMERA IS SO-SO. THE BATTERY LIFE SUCKS AND YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE SIDE BUTTON FOR EVERYTHING , WHICH IS DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING.I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PHONE TO ANYBODY",0
"Best. Phone. Ever.

Usually when I get a phone, I get whichever one is free, or at least very cheap. This phone was $129.99 when I got it, however, we got the $99.99 towards the purchase of a new phone with a new 2 year contract. Therefore, I got it for $30.00. So, this is by far the nicest phone I've ever had. I wanted a phone with an mp3 player, and this was absolutely a great choice. Let me also point out that you DO NOT NEED THAT STUPID MUSIC ESSENTIALS KIT! It is a rip off, and the software is hard to use for some. All you need is a USB SD card reader. ($9.99 at Wal-Mart) After inserting the micro SD card into your phone, press the music button twice, and that will create folders for music, etc. on the card. Then put the card into the SD adapter, and put that into the card reader. Put that into your usb drive and then drag and drop MP3's or WMA's to that drive. It's that easy. The phone will automatically organize the songs on the card into lists by album, artist, genre, etc. I was impressed at the simplicity. Especially after hearing some of the reviews on here about how hard it was to get songs on this phone. I'll say it again: DO NOT USE THE MUSIC ESSENTIALS SOFTWARE, USE AN SD CARD READER. You'll thank me for it later. You can find a stereo hands free device here on amazon for $10-15. The stereo sound quality is awesome. The touch pad is great for me, too. I have thin fingers, and I have no problems texting or playing games on this phone. I haven't had any problems with the phone calling anyone while in my pocket, either. All the features on this phone are top notch in my opinion. I whole heartedly recommend this phone. Maybe if you're not good with electronic devices, stick with something more simple. My only complaint with this phone is the bulky headphone adapter. I would have preffered a simple headphone jack. However, everything else is perfect on this phone and definitely deserving of a 5 star rating.",4
"Pretty good phone

First off, this is a beautiful phone, i've only had it for a few days. Razrs are a bit too ubiquitous these days, this is a very nice alternative. The sound quality is great. It has a little speaker on the back for mp3 playback, no bass but what do you expect? A lot of people have complained about the sensitivity of the touch pad, you could adjust the sensitivity to your liking, and it's not so terrible once you get used to it. The keypad thankfully is not one of those thermal sensitive touchpads. It is however a bit smaller and harder to use, at least for me since i have big clumsy fingers.The camera is quite nice, you can actually adjust the brightness and there is a zoom feature that you'll probably never use.There are however a few issues regarding how verizon crippled the phone.-Bluetooth, i haven't been able to pair the phone with my PC, i'm not sure if it is verizon or my bluetooth.-Memory, i bought mine from verizon and it has 128 rather than the 512 listed on Amazon, if amazon's chocolate comes with 512 then it's better than buying off verizon. There's 51mb allocated to the phone's internal memory, i'm guessing phonebook, voice cmds etc. and there is about 61mb left allocated to Music.-You can add music to your phone easily by downloading music to your microSD from your pc and then loading it to your phone. However the phone does not allow you to make a ringtone out of your mp3s unless 1. it comes from VCAST 2. use the bitpim hack. Also the initial ringtones the phone comes with are few and quite lame. You can get a pretty good deal on the microSD if you wait long enough on fatwallet, if you can't wait, you can buy a microSD 1gb for about 50 dollars.-also be warned of the bluetooth headset, i don't have one but i did read somewhere that a user had to enable the headset on the phone every time he or she got into the car.-Lastly, you can't disable EVDO. It's an internet feature that puts quite a drain on your battery life. If you don't have VCast then you really don't need it.Overall this phone is quite good if you can get past the crippling of MP3 and ringtones. And if you don't mind the greasy fingerprints. It'll get some OOohs and Ahhs, at least until everyone has one. I suggest you go to a verizon dealer and play with the phone. Cheers!",3
"Nice-looking phone? Very. Practical phone? Not in my experience.

I got this phone right after Christmas 2006. I had problems with it from the start, the biggest of these being battery life. I don't even bother using the phone as an mp3 player (which, as others said, requires purchasing the Music Essentials Kit), yet the battery still drained with alarming speed. Using the camera would almost instantly drop the battery from 4 bars to 2, and the extended life battery I was forced to purchase greatly diminishes the slim and sleek look I fell in love with on this phone.Other small annoyances included the slightly-too-small number pad, which makes texting a bit of a challenge (this seems to have been corrected in later models of this phone); the thoroughly-complained-about sensitivity of the touch screen, which *can* be activated in a call if you accidentally hit a side button; and the fact that mp3's cannot be converted into ringtones.Now for the giant annoyance, and the reason I'm looking into purchasing a new phone: shortly after my warranty expired (of course), the touch screen has started acting strangely, sometimes repeatedly ""sending"" if the phone is open (even if I'm not touching anything!), sometimes not even register when I *do* touch a button. Most frustrating.I'm not sure how many of this phone's issues have been fixed in the later model, but from my experience, I simply cannot recommend this. I'm sure no one will read this review since so many have already been written, but hey, it made me feel better.",1
"Don't buy this

worst phone i have ever used.Still using CDMA technology.Battrey gets discharged pretty quickly.Takes lot of time,practise and patience to get used to the touch pad.",0
"DON'T BUY THIS PHONE

Okay, so these reviews are being way to nice. I bought the phone when it first came out, so it was also like over $300. I felt it necessary to write a review even though I got rid of the phone so that I can help out those of you considering buying this phone. Sure, now you can get it for free pretty much, but save yourself the headache. I agree that it's a beautiful phone, everyone loved it, so it definitely draws attention (although the hype is pretty much over since the price drop and it being so readily available). So, anyways it broke after about three months. The touch pad went unresponsive and the phone would randomly call people as soon as I opened it. I have heard from many other people that they had the same problems within a similar period of time. I even tried to update software, etc. (suggestion of Verizon employee.), didn't do anything, of course. I got in a car accident and it took about five minutes to take 3 pictures because the touch pad wasn't working. Imagine if you need to call 911 and the call button isn't working, what would you do? When I went back to get a new phone (Blackberry 8830, out of contract, which I wasn't expecting, so it was $600), THE LADY AT THE VERIZON STORE ADMITTED THAT SHE NEVER WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE CHOCOLATE BECAUSE SHE KNEW FROM THE TIME IT CAME OUT THAT IT WOULD BREAK EASILY!!!!!!!!!! Of course they don't tell you this when you try to buy one.THIS PHONE WILL BREAK QUICKLY, GUARANTEED!!!",0
"another year to go

I got my phone with Verizon's ""New every 2"" plan. I have over a year before I can ditch this phone and get something that is that is more useful. In the beginning I had to adjust to the touch pad and it took a few days. Now, it dials radomly. If I check my call log, it may dial the last call on the list. If I unlock the screen to check the time, it may radomly dial the last call (sent or received). Hearing voices, you're not crazy, those are the annoyed voices of the people you inadvertently called when you put the phone in your pocket/purse. Not to mention the frequent Web connections that I have yet to figure out but I guess I touched something somewhere. In order to disconnect you have to unlock the phone which conveniently locks after the call is dialed. I don't know how many minutes I have burned on the web while the phone was buried in my purse. If the phone gets too close to your face during a call you will be muted or on some random menu that you don't want. Then after about 8 months the touch screen will stop responding when you touch it, you have to touch it several times or start over. Or, better still, it will speed scroll and you will be unable to stop it with out opening and closing the phone. I enjoyed reading the reviews because I see that the majority of them are about the same problems I have had. Verizon charges too much for every downloadable feature and also the chargers and headphones needed to get full use of all the extra features. If you are a techy and can get around all of these problems, great. For the average cell phone user this is not the phone for you.",0
"I like it, except for a few things

After a few days getting used to this phone I am happy with it and will definitely keep it. Many of the things other reviewers complain about are not an issue if you know how to work around them.1) You can send yourself ringtones by emailing to yourself or attaching to a text from another phone. You have the option to save them as ringtones. If you have a pix plan it is free. The process is also reversible to get pics and vids off the phone.2) I know some people complain about fingerprints, but smudges wipe off. My flip phones always had prints and face oil on them... what is the difference?3) Worried about button sensitivity? You will get used to it. It is changeable and I have found that I like it set to low sensitivity.4) The music player is fine to me. If you can use a phone the simple music player should be within your grasp. If you want an iPod, buy an iPod.I only have two complaints so far:1)The thing that gets me annoyed is the included open style headphones/mic set that plugs into the data port. I have never liked the open headphones so I tried to use my better earplugs only to find that they are not usable! The reason is that the ""headphone adapter"" that is included is not the right size plug for most headphones. The 2.5mm output jack fits ""headsets"" with or without microphones. You'll need an adapter if you want to upgrade to a real set of headphones. Using the LG adapter and and 3.5mm adapter makes the phone alot less compact.2) Getting to the video requires going into three menus, on my last phone it was just a second push on the camera button. I rarely use videos, so it is a minor thing but Verizon should have kept it easy to get to.",3
"Remember, this unit is a PHONE at it's core...

NOTE: I do not use the MP3 feature on this phone - I use my iPod. Skip this review if you want a detailed diatribe about how good (or bad) Meatloaf sounds on Bluetooth headphones.So, it was time to replace my stale Samsung A670. I had finally hit the two-year mark, and I was eligible for a fresh phone. Oh man, a lot happens in the cell phone market in two years! I walked into Verizon's brick-and-mortar store, and was generally unimpressed with the models on display (and there were at least 25 models on display, from BlackBerrys to Treos to Nokias to Samsungs and so on and so forth). ""Too bulky, too heavy, too boring, too many buttons,"" I said disappointedly. Then, what appeared to be a glossy black iPod Nano look-alike caught my eye (I have an eye for exclusivity). What a piece! Within minutes I was walking out of the store with my new iPod Nano-a-la-Chocolate.Here is my breakdown upon usage:1) I use close to 2000 minutes each month on my LG Chocolate. My cell phone is my lifeline - especially in my line of work. This phone has better RECEPTION than my prior cell phones, a Samsung A670 and a Motorola StarTac, both touted for their exceptional reception. I don't drop calls - ever. It's DEPENDABILITY is first-class.2) If you have bulky fingers and lack a soft touch (a.k.a. ""To obtain a dialing wand..."" -The Simpsons), this phone won't do. Conversely, if you have SLENDER FINGERS and a DELICATE TOUCH, this phone will be your best friend. As with anything new, you have to get used to the space-age touch pad. Once you do, you'll never go back.3) The software is INTUITIVE. Within minutes, I was delving deep into the phone's menu options, creating a level of PERSONALIZATION unmatched by that of any phone I've had in the past.4) Let's face it, this unit is SEXY. It's COMPACT, SLEEK, LIGHTWEIGHT and GLOSSY - a real head-turner. I work in an industry where image is everything. This unit screams, ""Success!""5) ""Chocolate"" is significantly easier (and sexier) to say than, ""VX9800m"" or ""A930"". LG is a master marketer. Kudos.6) If I had a dollar for every time someone commented on my sleek Chocolate, I'd have my cell phone bill paid for life. That's the reason we buy things...to receive COMPLIMENTS, right?7) The camera and video are SHARP. Remember, this is a phone at the core, not an $899 5.0 megapixel 35mm Nikon digital camera. If you're trying to shoot photos for Maxim magazine or record your sister's wedding - get real.8) When using the unit solely as a cell phone, the battery life is MORE-THAN-ADEQUATE. I charge my phone for 30 minutes every morning and it always lasts until the following morning - and I make an average of 50-75 calls daily. Charge the damn phone once daily and you'll survive.9) I find that I actually prefer the SLIDE versus the flip. Yet another unique feature in a product market saturated with flip phones.Bottom line - this phone isn't for everyone. It is for the select few who positively connect with my review. Please feel free to disagree with my opinion; let us compare opinions, invite a few more points of view, and debate, like the humans we are.",4
"Battery problems using microSD card for wallpaper

My phone, then battery, were both replaced under warranty by Verizon because I found that the battery wasn't lasting more than 8 hours, even with only a few minutes of talk time and use of no other features!I found the problem on my own - I had set the wallpaper of the phone to an image stored on the microSD (transflash) card. Because of [what I see as] a fundamental flaw in their firmware, this kept a constant flow of power to the card, running down the battery prematurely.Only use wallpaper if it's permanently stored in the phone's memory - NOT on your SD card. This increases battery life at least 5x - possibly 10x or more! Verizon doesn't seem to have realized this yet, which is an incredibly expensive oversight for them, since they are unnecessarily replacing handsets and batteries for this problem.Other than that, it's a good phone with lots of features and quality construction overall.",3
"Verizon Chocolate VX 8500

This is a very nice, high tech phone. I really like the mp3 player/cell phone combo. I get very good reception with the phone and its pretty easy to use.A few dislikes... in order to use all of the functions on the phone you have to purchase expensive ""optional"" accessories (Blue Tooth, Music Essentials Kit).also, the touch sensors on the phone seem to have a mind of thier own. I often end up dialing people on accident. The END CALL button is not easy to touch...its on the right hand side. Your other option is to slide the phone closed.There is no SpeakerPhone (other than listening to your song playlist.This is a more difficult phone to hook your charger, headset, usb calbes to. I wish it had a regular round plug, but this is the flat type that has to be lined up just right or you risk damaging something.Im a little disappointed in some aspects of the phone, but I really do like the MP3 feature. VCast isnt available yet where i live, so Im not sure how good that is.with an upgrade at Verizon your gonna pay $220 for the phone delivered (and you will get a $50 mail in rebate). Then you will need to get your bluetooth, case, car charger, music essentials kit, and the micro SD card (i suggest a 1G). Your looking at $150 for those ""extras"". And then VCast will cost you another $15/month and VZNavigator will cost an additional $10 a month.its a nice phone but its expensive.",2
"Chocolate -- Sexy design doesn't overcome usability flaws

While the styling of the Chocolate phone is a compelling selling point, a slighty closer look may be useful to you.""Flip-phones"" (those that fold in half at the middle) are a flattened V-shape when in use, touching you only at the ear and chin while on a call. ""Candy-bar phones"", like the Chocolate, lay on your face while on a call.The Chocolate phone introduces ""touch-sensitive"" buttons (i.e., like a touch-dimmer light switch). I found it difficult to press the touch-sensitive keys only once. Leave your finger on the key a fraction of a second too long and it thinks you've pressed it twice (or more). I found the navigaton buttons (up, down, left right) to be very jumpy (regardless of the sensitivity setting). They are arranged in a circle, seemingly like an iPod, but work nothing like it. They are just four discrete buttons, you can't roll your finger around the circle to ""scroll"" through a list.These buttons are located on the portion of the phone that will likely touch your face while on a call. Letting it touch your face during a call would have the same effect pressing those buttons with your fingers, were it not for the fact that those buttons are disabled after you answer a call. Clearly, LG realized touch-sensitve buttons near your face would be a problem for many. Does locking out these keys solve the problem? It solves one problem (one they arguably created) and creates another.To ""flash over"" to an incoming second call on other LG phones, you press the ""send"" key (with the same hand if you're good), barely moving it off your face. But on the Chocolate, you'd have to press one of the touch-sensitive buttons -- but they are disabled while in a call, remember? You have to unlock the keyboard by pressing a button on the side of the phone, and then press the now-enabled touch-sensitive button quickly or the keyboard lock is re-enabled (you have about 3 seconds, but seems shorter -- this may be configurable but I don't know).Chocolate looks nice, but is quite cumersome, but not totally unusable (or I would have rated it a 1 star). YMMV. I opted for an LG VX8300 instead. It does most everything the Chocolate does (that I care about, Bluetooth, MP3s, contacts, etc.) and is less expensive.One more note about Verizon that they don't really tell you: they've barely allowed you to put your own music on the phone (it's cumbersome to access once it is there), but very easy to spend $1.99 per song to buy music and videos from Verizon. So don't be fooled, this is not an iPod replacement by any stretch of the imagination. This is a tool to drive sales of their music store. I mostly agree with Walter Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal about this phone.WARNING about the E-911 FCC laws: if you are going to ""try out"" a new phone by activating your existing number onto the new phone, be sure your existing phone is E-911 capable. If it is not, the FCC will not allow the cellular carrier to *ever* reactivate your phone. Even if you were just ""trying out a new phone"" for a few days. Even if the carrier ""forgot"" to tell you about the law. Even if you have a 1 hour conversation with a supervisor. All your batteries, chargers, car kits, etc. will become instantly useless. Caveat Emptor.",1
"Very Pleased

Before buying this phone, i read a LOT of reviews to make sure i didn't end up with a P.o.S. like my old LG. I knew I wanted a Slider and a Camera/Video phone. I already have an MP3 player so i don't plan to use the Chocolate as one. So far, I am very happy with it. The problems most people describe with the touch soft-keys and scroll-wheel style buttons aren't as big of a deal as people make them out to me. Yea, sometimes i try to hit ""ok"" and end up hitting ""left"" or having to tap it twice, but its not a big deal. 95% of the time, it works. The camera and video are great quality and has a neat-o zoom feature (which my old phone did not). And the battery life hasn't let me down (I dont have an SD card, this may be why). I also have had a lot of fun making my own ringtones on Audacity and sending them to my phone. Also, contrary to what people have said, it DOES have a speakerphone.Definetly a great buy.",3
"Speaker Phone

YES! This phone DOES have a speaker phone!When you're making a call, a ""speaker"" icon will be displayed on the top right hand corner. If you press the Camera key on the right side, while you're on a call, this should TURN ON the SPEAKER.",4
"As sweet as I hoped it would be

Some reviewers have found aspects of the LG Chocolate to pick at, and that's probably important in a thorough review. I am coming to this phone from this perspective: never paid more than one cent for a phone (always got the best new-every-two phone free), never owned an .mp3 player (I burn CDs of .mp3s I OWN and use a high-end CD player) and don't have a digital camera or a camera phone. So, the phone has shown itself to be easy to navigate--I really like the sensitive touch pad. No pushing. Does it do the wrong thing sometimes? No more often than my previous Kyocera with a regular navigation button. I like the slider much better than a flip phone. I am content with the sound quality of the phone, and with a Bluetooth headset, it is MUCH easier for me to be hands-free. Everyone hated the wired earpieces I used with my previous phone. I can make my own ringtones, I can take pretty decent pictures and 15-second videos, I can get real-time GPS information and . . . I (an audiophile) was AMAZED at the sound quality of the music aspect of this gadget. Someone commented on the earphones that come with the music kit--I find them to be the best earbuds I've ever used, and I am hearing previously unnoticed details in songs I have owned for 30 years. I set the music to 3D surround, and everyone who gets a chance to listen to my Chocolate says it is the best sound ever. I got the 2GB card so I can carry a lot of songs, and I can listen for a long time and still have phone time--the battery is not too bad. I did find that the Windows Media Player transfer concept is a hassle, but I learned that I can highlight songs in the directory on my hard drive, right-click Send To and find the card in the phone, so sending the songs I want to my Chocolate is now a cinch. All in all, I would never steer anyone away from this phone, except for my enemies, and I don't really have any of those. I would also tell people they will be better off with Verizon than any other service, so you don't have to settle for a lesser provider in order to own this beautiful little machine. No, I do NOT work for Verizon or LG--I am simply delighted with this product, which is the best gift I've ever gotten. I would have bought it myself, now that I know how cool it is, but I am not used to such luxury, so I have to thank Stephanie for opening my eyes.",4
"More usability testing needed prior to release

I am a senior software engineer. If I can't use it, there is a problem. I am willing to bet they did very little in the way of usability testing. If my software functioned this way I would be fired. There are a lot of toys on this phone, the mp3 functionality is one of my favorites, and it works beautifully with my blue tooth, but the basics were seriously neglected.My phone randomly calls the internet and a few of my friends from my contact list. The battery life is miserable. I am lucky to be able to use the phone for 4 hours. During a major family crisis, I was struggling to keep the battery charged long enough to make arrangements. Which left me running back and forth to my car to charge the phone again for a few more minutes so I could call the people that needed to be contacted. The speakers for the speaker phone are fuzzy and difficult to hear with, and the camera takes some getting used to.It is a pretty phone, and I am constantly asked about it. But the beauty is truly only skin deep on this one. The only answer I can give people that ask me about it is 'Don't waste your money'.",0
"Quite a learning curve

I've had the phone for four weeks now and here are my comments:1) This phone has the longest learning curve of any I have owned, including my last phone with was a Sierra Wireless smartphone. Nonetheless, as I learn the features I become more and more happy with it.2) We get much better reception in our neighborhood with Verizon than with Cingular but of course your mileage may vary. Unfortunately, we switched carriers and phones at the same time so I cannot exactly distinguish between the role of the phone and the carrier. I have used my wife's brand new Verizon RAZR and this phone from our home in a very hilly, woodsy neighborhood and this appears to be the better of the two. But, it seems like flip phones always have an inferior reception.3) If you're going to listen to MP3s on this you must get the Music Essentials Kit for $30. It includes the CD which converts Windows Media Player 10 to 'sync'. This is a good feature because most people have a comfort level with WMP. The sync process works well. You need the user guide the first time and then after that it's a piece of cake. The MEK also includes a special USB cable that has a jack in it so that you can recharge your phone's battery at the same time as you are downloading tunes onto your SD card. This is a very novel and useful feature. Downloading tunes does take a little bit of time (maybe 10 - 20 minutes for a 512MB card) because it looks like it converts the tunes from MP3s to 128kbps WMAs. The MEK also includes stereo earbuds. These are a mixed blessing. The buds are pretty big and difficult to keep in your ears without falling out. On the other hand, the earbuds have a mic on the cord and you can press a button to answer a call and use the mic and earbuds for a call. It's pretty nice and a lot cheaper than the $100 bluetooth stereo headsets.4) For people who don't buy the MEK, there's an adapter in the box that let's you use a pair of headphones provided they have a 2.5mm jack.5) As for the 'softkey' it is easy to 'fat finger' the wrong button. Key pressure is adjustable and I have toggled it between medium and soft. I seem to prefer soft better.6) Battery life seems to be great if you use just the phone. I went eight days after the first charge. Using it as a MP3 player sucks the batteries much quicker. I typically use it playing tunes for maybe an hour a day and I charge it every other night. It does seem to recharge quickly though and the ability to charge it while syncing tunes onto the memory card is a nice feature.The bottom line is that it's a very nice phone/MP3 player.",3
"Best phone out there

I bought 2 of these phones, one for myself and one for my husband. The phone is loaded with features I wasn't even aware of. It's got everything I could ever imagine needing on a phone and so much more. It's very user friendly and easy to operate - hardly touched the instruction manual. It's extremely fashionable - small, glossy, and brilliant colors. The web features show you full color and pictures, for example you can view your local weather radar, or streaming video. Some phones out there only show ugly text. The camera works great, and the navigation system is fantastic. You can get block by block directions spoken to you through the phone's speaker, and if you miss a turn, it will adjust to reflect your missed turn (costs extra subscription or per use but very inexpensive). You can also download fun games to play on the phone (again, additional cost but only a few dollars for permanent use).About the MP3 - my husband's mp3 player works perfectly. The sound quality is good, menus for playing your music are great. I, however, am having technical issues with mine to where it isn't working properly. I'm confident, however, that with enough effort I will correct the problem, so I'm not holding it against the phone in this review.I highly recommend the Chocolate. I wouldn't want any other phone.",4
"Customer service disaster

DO NOT buy this phone unless you're willing to endure continuous calls from Verizon Wireless if you try to close your account.Last week, shortly after telling Verizon's sales person I was switching to T-Mobile because their Customer Service is a disaster, I began getting three to five calls each day that hang up as soon as I answer. Doing a *69 revealed they were coming from 1-800-470-0768, Verizon Wireless' number. Calling a supervisor (Jasen) resulted in an apology and him putting me on their Do Not Call list, which he says won't take effect for 30 days. He also said this is a ""known problem with Verizon's auto-dialer"" for which Verizon has no solution. It's only noon and so far today I've gotten three calls from them, two hangups and another sales pitch to upgrade my phones and stay with Verizon Wireless.I'd rather stick needles in my eyes.",0
"dont expect the worlds greatest phone..ever.

the only real knocks on this phone are that it doesnt have speaker phone and you need to buy the headset and what-not to listen to music. I really dont see why speaker phone is THAT important, the calls come in chrystal clear and the signal seems to always be strong. If listening to music is that big of a deal then just go buy the headphones and whatever else you need and stop complaining. This phone works perfectly fine (as is usually true with LG phones) and has yet to dissapoint me. Plus it looks great and feels fine as well, which is a bonus for most people.",3
"LG Chocolate is the worst phone I have ever owned.

If you plan on using this phone every day for calls, pictures and music....don't bother. You won't be pleased with it after the first month. This phone calls numbers saved in your call history on its own...even if the lock option is on. This phone drags and does what it wants. It is not built to maintain everyday use. The LCD display is extremely fragile. I have gone through 2 of these phones before switching to the LG8300. Which is way more durable and has the exact same features PLUS a camera flash.",0
"i HATE this phone

I was tricked into getting this phone by being told it was the best deal when i got my verizon two year upgrade. after using it in the store, i thought it was cool, i was so wrong. i've only had it for a few months and it really only took one month for the phone to stop working, that stupid touch screen. i cannot tell you how horrible it was, please do not get tricked like i was!!",0
"Micro SD is a battery ""drainer"".............

I recently bought this cell phone,,,,!!! Its stylish and 'd Mp3 player is too good !!! But beware of the micro SD feature....i installed a brand new san disk micro SD card (1GB) and noticed that the battery drains too fast,,,, typical battery life is abt 6-7 hrs after full charge wen d micro SD is active !!! so if u r on a lookout for that extra bit of memory on ur cell phone with an external card, make sure u carry ur cell phone charger all along with u....!!! use the SD card only wen its absolutely necessary !!! well apart from this, its a pretty decent bet.....!!!",3
"Doesn't deserve the hype

The phone alone is decent, but here is my big gripe- after trying three headsets, a motorola 500, a jabra jx10 and a plantronics, I found they all redialed on every single call after I hung up each call. Also, the first Chocolate I got was defective and had to be switched out. The keypad is fairly easy to get used to, but locks and unlocks on a whim. If you're buying this for your teenager and they don't have an Ipod (although I don't know many who don't) it will cost a fortune to download the music at 1.99 to 2.99 a song depending how you buy it. It's cheper to get the better technology of the Ipod and the lg8300 phone.",0
"It's okay

In a nutshell, it needs a little more work. I feel like I am on a beta trial.",2
"LG CHOCOLATE ROCKS!

The LG chocolate is an outstanding phone! The size is compact and it's much better than the razor. You have to set the touch sensitivity to your liking. It has a cool design. Those that don't like it, probably don't know how to use it. I absolutely love this phone. Don't listen to the negatives. Try it out for yourself.",4
"Too sensitive & not robust

I am not satisfied with this phone. Like the person below, I had to create a fake number (called AAVoicemail) as just about every time I pressed the contacts button, the phone called the first person on my contact list.If you buy this phone, do not drop it even once as it does not take a beating. I dropped it once and now the call button rarely works.I never hooked up the music. When I tried, I found that the earphone/AC plug was bent. I took the phone to a service center and they said I would have to pay a $50 restocking fee to exchange it. I fixed it myself. Now it works, but I have to be careful when plugging in the earphone/AC extension.I don't use an earphone or bluetooth. I rarely use the camera. The phone is good if you want to be trendy, but it was not built to last.",1
"LG Chocolate is one of the best phones I've had

Recently I decided that it was time to get a new phone, so I decided on the Nokia 6305i. I absolutely hated this phone. Luckily Verizon has a 15 day period in which you can return the phone. I then purchased the Chocolate and I love it. For all those people saying that it will call people on its own because of the touch buttons, I say go into the options menu and make it so that you have to hit one of the side buttons twice before the touch pad is unlocked. I have never had any problems with my phone doing something that I didn't want it to do. This phone's reception is great. I have had nothing but crystal clear reception every time I use this phone. Another plus is that the looks of this phone are amazing. It is a very stylish phone. Although Amazon does make you pay for every little thing, such as for ringtones, check out a program called BitPim.",4
"Don't but the Chocolate for its looks

I like many others, bought this phone because of its looks (and because I prefer non-flip phones).To sum it up, these are the reasons I had issues with the phone:1) The battery life is poor. I could only get two and a half hours of talk time on this phone (WITHOUT using MP3, mobile web, etc..)The company that carries the phone over-instates the talk time at three and a half hours).2)The charing port for the phone is seriously flawed. I have never owned a phone that is so difficult to charge. I could see how the port could break after six months of charging it.3)If you want to play serious MP3s, you might as well get your wallet out and write another big check to Verizon, lol. You'll need much more equipment and memory, not to mention extra batteries to keep your phone from going dead.4)The sound quality is not that good for playing music.I could complain about the sensitivity of the keypad but it wasnt enough to bother me as the poor battery life was. I actually got used to the keypad and found its quirkiness kind of cute, but not enough to want to keep the phone. I switched to another phone and will just buy an Ipod for playing music.",3
"Overview of the Chocolateee

I got this phone in the very begging of september and since then i have liked it. It is durable and i have dropped it pleanty of times and it has not broken to bits. It has good sound quality and so far i have had not one dropped call. The problem I have with it is that since it has a glossy finish oil from ur face make it appear sticky and smudgy. not too ba if u just wipe it when it gets dirty.",3
"I Love This Phone

There are somany things you can do with this one phone. I kept hearing that people didnt like this phone because there was not a speaker phone. But it does have a speakerphone, you just have to already be on a call for it to work. The only thing I dont like is that it doesnt have a light or flash for the camera/camcorder. It has a stupid mirror. But I use the music more than the camera. I have a digital cam dont need one on my phone. As soon as I bought it I had to go get a case so I wouldnt mess it up. I had to go on ebay to find one that worked well with the phone other than the ugly not functional verizon one. I love this phone. I dont need my iPod and my cell anymore. 2GB of music is more than enough for me. I love my chocolate. Best phone I have ever had.",4
"Do Not Buy!!

This phone is such a piece of junk, I would give it a 1/4th of a star if I could. Its screen messes up if you play to many games or touch it too often. I'll press the 9 button and the 3 button will be pressed and the done button won't work on texting. I can't press any of the icons on the lower half of the screen. It is frustrating and annoying and Verizon is not helpful unless you want to pay over $100 for a replacement phone (if your warranty is up) until your upgrade. If you leave the phone alone for about 4 hours, then the screen works for, oh, 2 min than malfunctions again, recalibrating it does NOT work. The only good thing about it is it has great battery life but totally not worth the frustration it will cause. (had two of these, one was sent from Verizon when I still had the warranty on my phone, it sucked just as bad as the first one). Don't buy it, avoid it like the plague.",0
"A Total Piece of Crappola!

I hate this phone with a flaming passion... it's almost useless and as soon as my Verizon contract is up I'm going to throw it in the toilet, use the toilet and then flush the whole mess off to where it belongs. You can't make or answer a call without having some part of your face or your hands in contact with the phone and that contact activates buttons and functions constantly. So calls are often interrupted. The phone is always going into mute mode while I'm talking on it because I'm inadvertently touching the hyper sensitive keys. I can't put one caller on hold to answer another call - that function has never worked. The charger to phone contact point is loose and falls out very easily. I've replaced the battery twice already. The keys are too close together even for small female hands and within a couple of months of buying the phone the printed numbers and letters were starting to wear off. This phone is not only the worse phone I've ever had but possibly the worse electronic device of any kind that I've ever owned. The only good thing.... the bright green color makes it easy to find in my purse. Big deal... I'd rather have a phone that works.",0
"not working Properly after 1 year

I have this phone for about a year and a half now. For the first year, it worked great! After the 12th month, the battery keep running out. I research it and according to suggestion, I took out the external menory card, went into the menu to reset the mode. Then the battery works fine. However, now I am having problem with the key pad. As soon as I slide the phone up, it starts calling people randomly ( sometime from my contact list, sometime the last received call, and other time from miss call ). The up, down, right, left, ok buttons are not working correctly too. When I play games, sometime it would not move, doesn't matter I touch slightly or how hard I press. Can't wait for my contract to be over!",0
"Good phone

This phone is a pretty good phone. It accepts the use of micro sd cards which greatly improve the use of the phone by allowing the user to use the phone for music, movies, and pictures. The touch screen is also a nice touch (pun intended). The only downfall that the phone has is the keyboard. Its a regular phone keyboard but the buttons are too closely spaced together, making text messaging and dialing phone numbers a hasle.",3
"Going Downhill

When I first got the phone, I loved it, I have to admit, it was very hard to get used to in the beginning, the touch pad is super sensitive, even when you change the settings. but as time goes on, the more I started to dis-like the phone. I knew from the beginning that there would be a lot of fingerprints on the phone, but I didn't know just how much we were talking about. Also the phone is more ""slippery"" than any other phone. making it prone to being dropped. I've only had the phone since February, and can not stand to use this phone for anohter week. the touch pad on the phone no longer works correctly, making the phone think that I am pressing down on certian buttons when I'm not, leading it to call people at random times, all the time. the touch pad also stops working for certain amounts of time, not letting me send text messages after having typed them out, taking several more attempts until it is succesful. I agree that the phone is very good in the beginning, however, it is by no means a phone that is going to last a year to two years depending on your plan. just recentely i have ordered a samsung sch - U740, and I hope to have muchh better luck with that phone.",1
"DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!

I bought this phone and for the first few days loved it...however, after about a week its flaws began to irritate me, and I ended of trying to force myself to like it. The touch pad is very frustrating (either refuses to register touch or registers multiple touches at once). Text messaging is terrible because messages are often sent halfway through writing them due to the touch screen. The camera is extremly hard to work especially when aiming back at yourself because you have to guess at where the center button is or else you will hit one of the other touch sensitive buttons. After about 4 months of use the screen went completly white, and without insurance i was forced to buy a new phone. I went with the LG 8300 instead and so far it has been a vast improvement on my original chocolate. Dont be drawn in by the excessive advertisments and steer clear of this phone!",0
"wish I could give it a zero...

I've had this phone for about 4 months. It is absolutley awful. The touch sensitive buttons are a nightmare. They either don't work at all or register when you don't want them to. The buttons work based on heat from your fingers, so they won't work with gloves on, or even if your hands are just cold. The number buttons are ridiculously tiny and it comes with no rings, games, etc. I should have spent $50 bucks more and gotten the 'V' phone. The touch sensitive buttons are located on the front so when you are talking on the phone they register that as a touch and start going off. Now everytime I open it, it calls the last number on my calls list. I usually like LG and have been happy with their phones in the past. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE. Spend a little more now on the V and save time, money and annoyance later.",0
"verizon chcolate review

This is the best phone ever!!! The people that say this phone is bad are insane. The V cast music is easy and cheap. V cast has all the latest and oldest songs from rock to gospel to rap and hip hop. The verizon chocolate can hold up to 1000 songs with the memory card. The memory card is only 30$. Without the memory card the phone can hold up to 12 songs.",4
"i hate the chocolate

i hate this phone. camera sucks. i have had this phone since december and the key pad and screen is already cracked. I dont mistreat my phone either. very ""un-durable"" the phone is already jammed to and i have a hard time getting it open. beware...looks are decieving by the way im not a kid",0
"it rocks

I think this phone rocks solid!It is so cool, I can finally listen to my own music when I want, Where I want.The games rock too. I love it!!!!!! Who ever made this phone knows what people want.I love this phone. Thank you so much. ( HECK YES)!!",3
"DON'T BUY THIS PHONE!!!!!

I got this phone because I thought it looked so cool and I wanted something that was stylish and functioned well. When I got this I powered it on and so far so good. When I actually started using it, like many of the other reviewers here, I was TOTALLY ANNOYED by the touch screen!! When I put my phone up to my ear, it would mute my calls and randomly dial people!!!! I was SO frustrated, I almost threw the thing OUT of the window of my car!!!!! I hate this phone worse than any I've ever had!!! I had the touch options at the lowest ( sensitivity ) and it still dialed and muted!!! UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH!!! I will never go with high tech again. Give me an old regular cell phone please!!!!! I just want to CALL SOMEONE!! LOL",0
"Great phone.

I love how this moron asks a question HERE and gives the phone a 1 star because he cant figure out how to use what hes bought. WOw, just wow!!!!That aside, the phone is amazing. I have used it for 7 days now and the MP3 player works flawlessly and sounds every bit as good as my iPod. Great call quality and battery life is suprising for a phone with all that this one has.And attention anyone who needs a question answered about their phone. Try posting on a forum on the makers website instead. This is for REVIEWS!!!!!",4
"My 16 year old loves it!!

Although the key pad is very sensitive, my 16 year old loves this phone! All his friends are jealous, too!",4
"""sucks"" my foot!!!

this phone is awsome people say it's to sensative well u can turn it down. it's a veryy nice phone sleek and awsome you should bye it totaly!!!",4
"Question

Hi there....I want to buy this phone, but i have seen a lot of bad comments about this phone...I have a few questions about this phone..I have to sign ONE year contract or TWO years?Actually, i am in the US now, but can i use this phone in HongKong..?THANKS!",2
"Great Phone and FUN

Wow what a great phone..I especially love the Music essentials kit made by SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE (SMSI)...It makes it so easy to load music from your PC to PHONE",4
"Unimpressed...

I thought I would love this phone. However, it has only been a source of frustration for me.-Its perception of when I'm speaking is horrible- I frequently have to repeat what I've said for my conversational partners (I thought my mom had a hearing loss initially...).-It is very sensitive to touch! It is scary how easily it can call the last person I talked to or the first person in my contacts (which I recently created ""A Voicemail"" as the first slot in my contacts vs. my friend Alexandra).-The organization of the mp3 player is nothing like the iPod.Overall, I would never buy this phone again and would not recommend it to anyone in the market.",1
"Very cool looking NIGHTMARE!!!

I upgraded to the LG Chocolate w/ speaker phone in Oct. 2006. The black color, handsome styling, outstanding LCD, & iPod look appealed to my lifestyle. It worked well and looked sexy!OK, now it's March 2007 & I am FED UP with this thing! As mentioned by others, the phone touch sensitivity is very annoying. I have changed the levels to all 4 options available and still not happy.You can be on the phone, press one of the 6 buttons (on the side)& can active the mute button (another situation without your knowledge unless you take the phone away from your face and look at it). ANNOYING!The LG Chocolate has given a new face & name to ""drunk-dialing"" - I call it, ""Chocolate-dialed"". People from my phone book have been dialed randomly while holding the phone in my hand, in my pocket, or when sliding the phone up to call (this has become a daily reoccurrence & a nightmare to Chocolate-dialed recipients).When searching the phone book & touching the down arrow, the selector will start running madly through the phone book & won't stop until I close the slider or turn the phone off and turn it back on. I guess this resets it?Charging the phone over night may result in your ringer or alarm to not work. I use my phone as a backup alarm clock & set it to go off each morning. Sometimes it sounds the alarm, sometimes it doesn't. It depends on the way it feels. Maybe I should tuck it in at night? Who knows? IT SUCKS THOUGH!Finally, cases or carriers for the Chocolate are not useful to protect it. The only cases available require users to physically remove the phone from the case to answer or see who is calling (if audio notification is turned off). That increases the likelihood of you dropping & breaking it.This is why I have given up on the sweet looking, physically dysfunctional Chocolate. Friday (3/16/07), I bought a Palm Treo on eBay to replace this once highly praised, but honestly lame device.The LG Chocolate has given me cavities & I AM DONE!",2
"Bittersweet

This phone has it all- the cool design, mp3, and it's a slider. Unfortunately, the touch key pads are extremely sensitive and can go off while you are using the phone. Also, to access the mp3 you need to install a special card of some sort. I'd say if you have the time to deal with such a complicated phone just because it looks good, then do it. But, if you're like me and you want a good quality phone with reasonable features, then check out the pantech c300. I love it!",1
"samsung a990

the samsung a990 is a nice phone, looks great and great functionality but to summerise the pros and cons here's what i think ( and i have used alot of cell phones in my life)pros1- design22- 3.2mp cam3- speaker phone that can be activated without opening the flip4- good soundcons1-battery life .. i expected more from a phone that size2- great screen but u cant take advantage of the 320x240 screen even when viewing pics u cant view them full screen3- bluetooth crippled ( like other verizon phones)4- cant make shortcuts ( only 1) it would be nice to remap all the soft keys to short cuts of my choice5- verizon firmware ( i prefere samsung or other brand's original firmware)overall i got it for a decent price 250 but i think i will change it soonfor someone used to gsm networks i think there are better phones and diversity with gsm ( specially sony ericssons and nokias) that are not carried on verizon except a couple of entry level phones",3
"Great Phone; Decent MP3 Camera

Hey, it's a phone with the ability to play mp3s and take decent pics and vids - still, it's a phone, and a quite stylish one at that. Small keypad, yes, but capable of texting along with all of the other non-QWERTY models. Primarily, it's an LG phone with good connectivity; isn't that the main function of a cell phone?As a camera or MP3 player, the Chocolate is certainly not the equal; then again, can your digicam or mp3 make phone calls? We'll see with what Apple has to offer; meanwhile, it's about the service (Verizon works for me), and phone connectivity (I like LG); any other suggestions?Having said that, I'd suggest that LG improve its mp3 functionality; specifically, the ability to proper bookmark a listening point upon pausing the current selection. I should be able to close the phone and then later on, open it and start playback from where I was before (instead, I have to select through the playlist to the track and then scroll through to where I was). And give me an USB cable and software with that - right now, I gotta pay another $30 to get that. Also, offer a headphone jack that will work with my mp3 headphones - (Verizon, don't try to sell me even more stuff).Another message to LG and Verizon - you are leaving on the table a big opportunity: offer a way cool case or skin (or your design and testimony to scratch-proofness) and you have a category killer of sorts. I cannot believe the lame options I get from Verizon stores - I'd rather risk scratching this cool phone. (Verizon - are you OK with that?!)Update:If I could, I'd add another 1/2 star to make the rating 4.5 stars. After having used the Navigator GPS application on a free 2wk trial basis (plus airtime charges: I'm doing my eval off-peak, of course), I can easily say that this phone will delight those wanting more bang for the buck. I enabled phone location mode, entered my destination, and was guided by the professional female voice along my route. There was one turn-off that the real-time tracking showed, but the voice wasn't present for. Maybe a glitch? When ""real"" GPSs become the size of the Chocolate, I'll get one; right now, this method works for me.Another Update:For charging while in a car, go for a smart charger from an Amazon merchant.[..]",3
"Seriously flawed

I want to love this phone. It's beautiful and has awesome features, but it's one of the most awkward phones I have ever used. I have very small fingers and I still hit all the wrong ""buttons"" on the touchpad and end up fumbling and going to the wrong places all the time. Additionally, the number/letter buttons are far too small. I'm normally a super-speedy texter, but it takes me SO much longer to type out a message.I hate to have to return this phone, because it's really a lovely phone, but it's very difficult to use.LG could vastly improve it by making the touchpad into actual buttons (attempting to copy iPod's touch wheel was a disaster), and making the buttons slightly larger.",1
"Looks great, horrible to use

I've had the Chocolate for about a month now. While this phone has some plusses -- great looks, excellent sound for both voice and music -- it has far too many negatives for my liking.The keypad is so small that it is better suited to the hands of a toddler than an adult. Dialing a number is often an exercise in frustration, as you'll invariably hit keys you didn't intend to hit. The trick here is to be slow and deliberate in entering the numbers. Texting is also nearly impossible, even at slow speed. You'll have to shift to ulta-slow speed to have any chance of texting for any length of time. Eventually you'll abandon texting altogether as a few of my Chocolate-owing friends have. It's just not worth the nonstop hassles.Many users have complained about the END key being located on the side of the phone. It's a valid complaint, because if you hold the phone normally during a call, you'll often accidentally hit the END key while in the middle of a conversation and terminate the call. To avoid this, you have to hold the phone just so, and there is little room for error.The touch-sensitive wheel on the front is also a catastrophe of design. It looks cool, but is horrible to use. And because you'll often activate it while in the middle of a call, simply by raising or lowering the earpiece volume, you'll inadvertently invoke functions and applications you didn't mean to. This is because your face will brush against the phone as you are speaking, and if the wheel is activated, you'll do all kinds of weird things you didn't intend to -- launch the web browser, bring up an appointment calendar that will beep constantly in your ear, dial random people, etc. These things happen often.For women, it seems particularly troublesome, because they often carry their phones in their purses. Remember, if any of the buttons on the side of the phone are pressed, it activates the wheel. In a small purse, buttons get pressed all the time. My wife went to retrieve her phone from her purse recently, and discovered it had been connected to the Web for about an hour. Other times, she found that it had called random people.The Chocolate is just flat-out awkward to use, no matter how familiar you become with it. It isn't user friendly, and it isn't an enjoyable phone to use. But it does have one great use. Hand it to a friend who has never used a Chocolate, then sit back and roar with laughter when they try to place a call.",1
"Easy to Get Used To

I've had my Chocolate for 3 days and I love it!! Within 15 minutes of receiving it I had set up my contacts and had my kids' picture set as my wallpaper. I purchased the music essentials kit and have been using the mp3 player for two days. The sound quality is great, and I had no problem getting the music from Windows Media onto the phone. I don't think the touch sensitivity is hard to get used to. I don't see how it could place a call when it's in your pocket since you would either have to slide it open or hit the side button twice for it to come out of sleep mode. I am NOT a cell phone ""junkie"". I had a basic Samsung phone before I purchased the Chocolate and swore I had no use for a camera phone or any of the other ""extras"" that come with phones today. The Chocolate has spoiled me, and has opened my eyes to what I have been missing!!! I'm like a kid with a new toy!!!",3
"very cool

The MP3 player, while limited, has more functionality than I have seen on any phone. It gets a lot of stuff right. You can't use folders to organize your MP3s, but the phone reads ID3 V1 tags and organizes them that way. Not the best (and it ONLY knows ID3 V1), but it's acceptable. You can minimize the player while it plays music and use other functions and make phone calls. You can shut off the radio and use only the MP3 player (for airplanes). You can (with an adapter) charge the phone while playing music (for use as a music player in a car). So it gets a lot of stuff right.Remember, a standard 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter will not work here. You need a special adapter with 3 black rings (one for each stereo channel and the mic). You will know you have the wrong one if you only get mono out or sound from one speaker. Get the right adadpter and you can get quality stereo output to any headphones you own or to an external stereo.The earpiece is very loud and works great in noisy environments. Very nice.The UI isn't blazingly fast and the touch sensitive keys take getting used to.The bluetooth seems to work great, it loves my old mono headset.The camera, while having the same broad specs as other phones I have owned (1.3 megapixel) takes VASTLY superior pictures. No idea why but it's pretty danm cool.I get much better call quality with chocolate + verizon than all my old phones on T-mobile or Cingular. Could just be my particular area but I am quite happy.The phone is solid and I've had no problems at all since I bought it (two months ago). Battery life has not been a huge issue, and I use the MP3 player fairly often.",4
"Check your zip code.

Before you go into hysterics about getting the phone, check your zip code. Availability of service is limited.",0
"short lived VX8500 - 8550 better?

Bought an LG VX8500 Chocolate a year ago, fell and broke it, insurance replaced it with a defective refurbished phone. They quickly replaced that one with a brand new phone. It worked great for 16 total hours (about 6 months) and suddenly it won't power on. It goes on/off/on/off/on/off, until you remove the battery. Would not get another one! The NEW LG Chocolate VX8550 comes highly recommended, they say the issues with the 8500 have been resolved with this one. Have one on the way, hope they're right.",1
"Looks nice but leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

Absolute junk. Had to exchange 3 of them in 2 weeks. Lots of known problems with these phones, I guess I should have done some research first. Verizon was kind enough to let me trade it in for a LG 8300.",0
"Disappointing

I normally don't submit reviews but this phone drives me crazy. I just called Verizon yesterday and they're sending me a new phone because they think I might have a defect but I'm skeptical. My touch sensor is set as low as possible and I don't have issues until I have to answer call waiting, that's when the touch buttons stay on for a few seconds after you switch calls. I have muted multiple calls by accident by putting the phone back to my ear after switching to another call. I also have the original version of the Chocolate so I do not have the speaker phone function. The OK touch button is hard to select without hitting an arrow key by accident and apparently the touch buttons are never supposed to be exposed to any kind of moisture including humidity. The End key is annoyingly on the side of the phone and if you're using a headset (I don't use bluetooth) the phone will not hang up by closing the slider, you have to hit the End key conveniently next to the camera and music buttons. It's very easy to hit the wrong numbers on the keypad when you're dialing or texting, the phone comes with a unique charger so if you ever forget it don't rely on a friends charger to work with your phone, and the charger port is also where you plug in a headset (that you need an adapter for) so you can't charge your phone and use your headset at the same time. The battery does not last although it does charge fast. My vibrate function barely works, but the biggest complaint I have is that no one can hear anything I say. I've never had a problem with Verizon before, both previous phones worked great, but no one can understand me on this phone. I can deal with the annoying features but not the constant ""what? I can't understand you"".",0
"overall good, nice design, but BAD decision by going touch-sensitive

most of the people who purchase the CHOCOLATE is because they are attracted to the sleek look. but what i didn't realize was how annoying the touch-sensitive keys can get. i will delve into that later.PROS*good call quality*good battery life*sturdy (i've dropped it on concrete, got a small scratch but worked fine)*good service from Verizon Wireless (RARELY do i get dropped calls)*decent picture quality*ability use MP3 file function with microSD card*its design is nice and prettyCONS*touch-sensitive keys are annoying*texting is annoying because of the touch-sensitive keys*MUSIC ALARM: sometimes gets muted*to end the call, you don't use the same button as CLEAR, you have to use the END button on the side*fingerprints make it look dirtytouch-sensitive keys are very annoying because while you are browsing through things, you can do many things accidentally. i've MUTED a person with my cheek while talking to them, sent BLANK text msgs to friends, sent text msgs incomplete, started calling people by accident while browsing, etc. it's a mess! and i'm a girl who doesn't have fat fingers so imagine if you are a guy with big fingers. so when i'm accidentally calling someone, i naturally press the button that is on the opposite side of calling, but that isn't the button to END the call, so i am frantic. when other people are browsing my phone, the touch-sensitivity freaks them out. it's definitely not all that's cracked up to be. i would've liked the phone a lot more had it been regular buttons.i like to have my own music to wake me up in the morning. however, several times i had missed my alarm because it was going off in ""MUTE"" mode. for volume, you have an option ""alarm only"" but that doesn't apply to this music alarm mode, apparently. but it is strange because this option is under the ALARM mode, so shouldn't it not be affected and play my song to wake me up?other than the touch-sensitive part sucking, i am happy with the phone. don't expect the jogdial to work like that of an iPod because it is NOT a jog dial, it only looks like it.",3
"MP3 Software is NOT compatible with your Apple computer

I bought this phone for my daughter for Christmas. She is so thrilled with the looks and MP3 function that I have never heard her complain about reception or the keypad. After talking to 4 or 5 Verizon reps, I understood that I would have to pay the extra $30 for the music software, however it wasn't until we opened the package that we found out it would NOT run on a Mac operating system. It was quite a lengthy process to burn music to CDs and then go to someone else's house to use their Windows System. Without the software, you cannot load music. Verizon really should offer 2 versions of the software, and if not, explain it clearly to people before they spend their money.",2
"Better than Verizon Razr - Fumbling with Keys/Touchpad

My white chocolate LG VX8500 looks pretty and the screen is crystal crisp and bright. I'm fumbling with the keys, touchpad and buttons since they have different ""sensitivities"" but hopefully will become more proficient with practice.I am happy to report that all but Obex BlueTooth functions work so that I can sync data, download my files off, and add files to the phone. (Verizon disabled the important Bluetooth serial function on it's latest Motorola RAZRs - claiming security risk - and ability to sync, transfer certain data!)Of course, VerizonWireless wants you to pay premium to add all the much-wanted accessories.I am not very happy with VerizonWireless these days--seems like the company is becoming very mercenary with a ""that will cost you extra"" attitude. Price of several of their services, like text messaging, increased over my contract period.",3
"Fabulous - very satisfied

I bought the LG Chocolate about 3 weeks ago, and I absolutely love it. It's sleek and gorgeous - in my opinion, it's one of the best-looking phones on the market. The fact that it has an mp3 player is great - I always used to carry around my mp3 player, and now I don't have to. The voice command is awesome - very convenient, especially when you're driving. All I have to say is ""Call such and such"" and it dials their number. The graphics are amazing - by far the best I've seen on a phone.I'm extremely picky about spending a lot of money on something, and when I do, I make sure I do extensive research before making a purchase. I did just that when I was wanting to buy a new phone, and the Chocolate was the best one I found. The only major thing that I was concerned about when reading reviews was that it didn't have speakerphone, but then I found that they upgraded, and all the new phones have speakerphone capabilities. The camera also doesn't have a flash, but the pictures still turn out very well - excellent quality.All in all, the LG Chocolate is a great phone, and I think my money was definitely well spent.",3
"Looks cool but touch screen a pain

I usually am not the type to run out and buy the newest cell phone. (I always seem to have the outmoded phone.) But I bought the Chocolate as soon as it came out. It looks really cool; it has all the V-Cast features; it actually holds more music than my Nano; sound quality is great; nice sized screen and number buttons. BUT the touch screen is a major pain in the butt. Those little red ""buttons"" you see in the picture are actually touch screen buttons. You can adjust the touch sensitivity, but it doesn't seem to help. You get to the menu/contact/whatever you want, then accidentally hit one of the touch screen buttons and all of a sudden I'm calling some random person from my contact list. Or I'll be talking on the phone and my face will accidentally touch one of the buttons, and I'll hang up on whoever I'm talking too. It's also a pain when driving...not the easiest to navigate.My only real complaint is the touch screen, but it's kind of a major thing when all your menus are accessed that way. Replace those suckers with real buttons, and I'd rate this phone a 5 out of 5.",2
"Bye bye, Ipod

My wife and I both have ipods (5G Video and 4GB nano), but we are not buying the new ipods because of the LG Chocolate. Coupled with a bluetooth headset, this phone is an outstandnig mp3 player. The sound quality is very good even from the speaker.Minus- No FM feature- Relatively short battery life",4
"Hate this phone!

I am having the same problems as all the rest of the folks who have commented. The reason I'm taking the time to even comment is to help get the word out about the serious issues with this phone. Phones that get so useless so quickly should be litigious. If your Chocolate is still ""awesome"" after 6 months, consider yourself lucky. I hope those of you who think you should ""totaly bye"" this phone will write letting everyone know how you like the new phone you bought to replace your melted chocolate.",0
"LOVE this phone!

I felt obligated to write this review after seeing some of the horrible things people wrote about this phone. I had ordered the phone from Verizon not knowing much about it-only that it looked fantastic-and the reviews here scared me to death. I'm happy to say that much of what I read seems to be B.S. I've decided to address some of the issues people have supposedly had with this phone.1st Complaint: ""The touch pad is difficult to get used to and seems way too sensitive."" I didn't find the touch pad difficult to use at all. Sure it's a bit different, but it's not that much different than pressing buttons. I don't even own an I-Pod and had the hang of the touch pad in one night. As for the sensitivity, you can change the level. I set it to low based on recommendations here, but ended up changing it back to medium. As for problems with humidity, it was 95 degrees and muggy here today on the East coast, has been for over a week, and my touch pad still seems to work okay. We'll see next how it does in the winter.2nd Complaint: ""The battery life is too short."" I've had this phone on almost nonstop for the last 3 days-I've even been playing games on it-and have only lost one bar. To be honest I'm not on the phone constantly like some people. However, one of the girls I work with is, and she also has this phone. She says she usually only has to charge it about once or twice a week.3rd Complaint: ""My phone randomly calls people."" I can see how this might happen if you put the phone up to your ear and against your cheek immediately after dialing a number. I did have the side of my face bring up the contacts list once. However, the touch pad will lock once your call has started. Just wait a second after dialing to put the phone up to your ear. It is next to impossible to pull up a phone number when the phone is closed and the touch pad is locked. The only way to unlock the touch pad is to press one of the buttons on the side, and the buttons aren't that easy to press down. If you think this may be a problem, you can set it so you have to press a side button twice to unlock anything. Should this somehow happen, the main screen will pop up. If no other buttons are pressed, the touch pad will automatically lock again after a few seconds. Even if your phone does somehow call someone on its own, it will have to be someone on your contacts list. The touch pad itself cannot dial random numbers. One reviewer claimed the phone called some unknown person in another country. Yeah, right.4th Complaint: ""The buttons on the keypad are too small."" One question-if this is such a big deal, why did you buy the phone? I'm sure these people could see either from pictures or store models exactly what the phone looked like! I personally don't think the buttons themselves are that small compared to other phones, but, to be honest, they are close together. Like I said, if this bothers you get a different phone.I think that about covers the major problems I can comment on. One other complaint I've seen a lot of involved the touch pad not working right after the phone had been dropped. Think about it. Whose fault is that? I don't think you can necessarily give the phone a low rating because it broke when you dropped it. I know several other people who have this phone-a couple of which are teenagers-and they love it too. I can't really comment on the mp3 player because I haven't really used it yet. By the way, the Strawberry Chocolate is gorgeous.",4
"A pretty good phone overall

I've owned the phone for about 3 weeks now, and I'm pretty happy with it. Granted, I had a 5-year old brick of a phone before. I got the Cherry (red), my friends all love it and I still love to play around with the buttons when I'm bored. Overall, I would recommend this phone if:- You want something small, sleek, stylish (and are willing to sacrifice some minor flaws in order to make your friends envious over your phone)- You are pretty comfortable with fancier phones and you have a medium level of technology knowledge- You aren't a huge fan of flip phones- You are willing to take the time to get used to how to hold the phone, use the touch-sensitive pad, the arrangement of buttons (for example, the ""end call"" button is located on the side... although you may also hang up a call simply by closing the phone)- You use your phone as more than just a ""phone"" (camera, mp3s, alarms, etc.)PROS:- Sleek design, nice and fun to use- Screen is crystal clear and has updated menus- Camera nice with sharp quality- Has a speakerphone that works well- Clear reception- Having the slider is nice; it both locks the keypad and acts as a ""hang-up"" button. It is very satisfying to end a call by sliding the phone shutCONS:- Since I have a Mac computer and the Music Kit & memory card are kind of pricey (you need this to play music unless you plan on spending $1.99 per song downloading through VCast), I can't play music on my phone.- Sometimes when I'm using the touch-sensitive buttons I accidentally call the first friend on my list, once I accidentally sent a text message before I was finished writing it.- Shiny outside can show fingerprints, oil appears on screen after talking (but can easily be wiped off on my pant leg...)- Small keypad number buttons take a while to get used to, are more difficult if you have large fingers (mine are normal sized, I guess)Definitely read many reviews and check out all the features before you buy this phone... do your research! I did, and I'm happy with my purchase :)",3
"I hope you have small fingers...

This phone looks amazing - I bought the red one - but I would have to describe it as a ""Chick Phone"". My boyfriend has tried to place calls with it and it's frustrating for him because his fingers will accidentally hit other keys. I haven't had a problem with dialing, or any of the other buttons. Although I take my time and I don't rest my face on the phone when talking - therefore I haven't run into the other problems people are describing. Also I keep it in the case which is attached to my hip - so there's no chance of the web turning on in my purse accidentally. I bought the music essentials kit and had to return it because I couldn't get it to work on my computer that is only three months old?! Pathetic! I returned that fast. But I already own three ipods so I'm not interested in using the phone as an MP3 player. MP3 by the way, is not the format used by the phone. It's not compatable with itunes so don't even think about that! You have to use WAV files. Or you could subscribe to VCAST for $15 a month and download over the phone for the low price of $1.99 per song! Are they crazy? Why would anyone pay that much for a song? It's only good as a phone. Period.",2
"Nice phone to have, if you can afford all the features.

Unlike most people, I purchased the LG Chocolate simply because I needed a new phone, rather than giving into all the hype it was given. Although I've only had it for a few days, I've already come to many conclusions about the phone.1. Many people seem to have a gripe with the touch pad and I have had no problems with it what so ever. I set my sensitivity to high and it's been working just great.2. The reception is fantastic and I almost always have full bars pretty much where ever I am.3. The phone looks as good as advertised.4. Battery life is just terrible. For instance, I'd be surfing their ""get it now"" menu for tones to buy, and after a mere 10-20 minutes, I would've lost two bars. Using the LG Chocolate to play music and simply having a mini-sd card inside the slot, will give you no more than 2 hours battery time. But if you seldom touch your phone, only making an occasional call or two, your battery life will be adequete.This phone is great if you simply want a nice looking phone with good reception, however people these days want more than an operational phone, which leads me to my biggest disappointment with the LG Chocolate. Although it is capable of so much, in order to use it to its fullest potential, you're going to have to break the bank. Verizon (although they have good customer service and have very good reception) attempts to empty your pockets at every turn.1. In order to put music onto your phone, you must buy either their Music Essentials Kit (40$) and/or a mini-sd card (runs from 10$ to 100$). Of course, if you want more than one or two songs on your phone, you will have no choice but to buy a mini-sd card. Though you can easily bypass the need for a MEK buy purchasing a mini-sd card along with a media reader hub. Simply drag and add songs into the card.2. In order to buy songs and ring tones (which run from $.99 to $2.99 EACH), you have to use their ""Get it Now"" feature, which costs you airtime just to surf their data bases for songs and ring tones you may like. Though there is a way to bypass this extravagant cost for ring tones. Simply purchase a USB cable which connects your phone to your computer, download the BitPm program @ www.bitpim.org (which converts the songs you want into ring tone format), and make an unlimited (or at least as many ring tones as you can fit into your phone's memory) for no cost, besides the usb cable.3. Merely having their ""V-Cast"" feature will cost you $15 per month, which I don't think is worth it one bit. To watch clips (which you could easily watch on TV or on the computer) on your cell phone doesn't seem too appealing, especially at a cost.In all, this is a very nice looking phone with good service. However, if you want to tap it's fullest potential, be prepared to spend more money than you spent on the phone, to do so.",2
"Beautiful with horrible interface design

The phone is gorgeous with good voice quality and slightly above average reception of the 7 phones I am familiar with. Due to LG's lack of ergonomic prowess you can't add .mp3's directly to the memory card (sold seperately) and you have to buy their proprietary cable (ugh!) and have to use the windows media player (shoot me now!).For some odd reason, the guys at LG thought adding a big bulky headphone adapter (included) would be AOK - as an Engineer I feel it is inexcusablly short sighted and bound to wear out your primary connection in a hurry.I have fairly small hands for a guy and I am constantly fighting with the keypad for wrong numbers, multiple numbers pressed, and a horribly slow display that lags way behind the touchpad - especially as it gets cooler out. In short, I hate this phone, but like the look and the voice quality. As an MP3 player it is woefully kluged together Rube Goldberg style.",2
"Excellent phone

The touchpad takes a little getting used to, but I can navigate it very well now. Every now and then, it won't respond to a tap of mine, or it will respond belatedly, by which time I've tapped it again (which obviously causes problems getting to where you want to go). It loses a star over this.Appearance is excellent; minimialist and sleek. Catches fingerprints, but that's expected. Nice and small, and can be carried in a pocket with ease.If you want to do music, expect to spend on accessories, most probably, the ""music essentials kit"". I did, mainly to test the MP3 part of the phone, since I didn't want to splash for a 2GB micro-sd until I could test it. Anyway, this gives you the cable for the phone, and you can use free BitPim to transfer images, ringtones, and videos among other things.The MP3 part of the phone sounded very good to my ears, just using the earbuds that came with the music essentials kit. I'm decently hard to please with audio products too, so this is a real compliment. As a test, I left the mp3 player running continuously at medium volume, and the battery lasted 5 1/2 hours (a couple of short calls were mixed in there as well). Not great, but enough for me.",3
"No, NO, and NO!

I've only had my phone for about a month and already the touch screen no longer works. At first it would continue to call people accidently and then now it doesnt work at all! The only way I can call out people is the voice command button. I am extrememly upset with Verizon and the purchase of this phone. It is not worth the money because it is a phone that will not last long at all.SO UPSET!",0
"poor usability

This is the review of the phone from the new york times:Chocolate, under the proper circumstances, can be a deeply satisfying treat for the senses.It can also be a sticky mess.Unfortunately, the heavily hyped Chocolate music player/cellphone (made by LG, offered by Verizon Wireless) resembles the latter more than the former.What's nice about the phone: its looks. It's tiny, almost like an elongated box of Tic Tacs. It's shiny, clad in dark plastic. And it's a slider phone, meaning that the dialing pad is hidden except when you slide the halves apart.The rest of the time, the front panel is supposed to look like an iPod, with a bright color screen above and a circular control pad below. The phone-call sound quality is good, and the price isn't bad: $[...] (after rebate, and with two-year commitment), although you should also factor in the price of a Micro SD card to hold your music files ($[...] or so for a 1-gigabyte card).Music lovers should also note that the Chocolate is one of very few U.S. phones that can actually send high-quality music wirelessly to Bluetooth *stereo* headphones. And now, the sticky mess part.Turns out the iPod dial isn't a dial at all; it's just four buttons arranged in a circle. That's OK in itself, but these buttons don't budge or even click when you press them; the only response you get, if any, is a reaction on the screen.It's a bad sign that two pages of the manual are dedicated to listing warnings about these touch buttons. ""Remove moisture from the surface of your hands,"" goes one. ""Don't use the touch buttons in a humid environment."" (OK, so what are we supposed to do when we're in Miami? Use a pay phone?)""If you touch [a button] off-center, it may activate the nearby function instead.""And so on.Listen up, LG dudes: I'm sorry, but if your primary control system requires seven warnings in your manual, maybe you should reconsider your system.Sure enough, these buttons are a nightmare. They're balky, nonresponsive, slow to react and all-around infuriating (and yes, I tried all four sensitivity settings). The three people who tried my review unit had amazingly similar reactions, even after I told them to stop running their thumbs around the dial as though it were an iPod. One said he felt like throwing the phone ""through the window,"" another ""into the trash,"" and another ""across the room.""More problems: The Send key is on the left of the front--but the End key isn't across from it, as on every other cellphone on earth; instead, it's a microscopic, vertically mounted button on the right edge of the phone. When the phone is sleeping, the screen goes completely black, so you can't even tell if it's on (you don't even get a clock). The phone works with MP3 and Windows Media files, but not with songs bought on iTunes and not with the Macintosh.The camera is decent, but it's only 1.3 megapixels and you have to open the slider to use it. Worse, your picture gallery (and the Take Video command) are hidden, nonsensically, in the Get It Now menu, which is traditionally the cheesy commercial area of Verizon phones, where they try to sell you games, streaming video and so on.And what kind of phone has a speaker this good, but no speakerphone?Don't even get me started on the phone lock function, which disables all of the buttons after only *three seconds*. You can't use any of the buttons again unless you press a tiny side button twice. I couldn't find any way to disable this deeply annoying feature.Whenever I review a product this badly designed, I just stare at the ceiling and try to imagine how it could possibly have gotten out the door. Haven't successes like the iPod and the Treo taught the marketers anything about making things work simply and well? It's stunning that nobody in a position of power at LG or Verizon actually tried this thing, tried pressing those infernal passive-aggressive buttons, and realized that the Chocolate is a usability disaster.As it stands, people might buy this phone because it looks cool. But it's safe to say that not many of them will become Chocoholics.",0
"Sexy phone.

I love the color and design of the phone. It's very nice. My only problems with the phone would be the touchpad and the camera. Sometimes I accidentally put my fingers on the touchpad and somehow call someone. As for the camera, sometimes when I try to use it the view screen will be black. But if you close out of camera mode and go back it'll work fine.",3
"I absoutly hate this phone.

This was my first phone. When I was on the market for phones, I was looking for something cool. Something shiny, something unique. The LG Chocolate was about the only thing that looked appealing. Plus, they were new!I read a bunch of reviews on amazon, and since the phone was only a week old, there was only about 20 of them. They were all pretty good. It said it had a good battery life, very easy to use, and the only con was that its a fingerprint magnet, and that the touch pad was sensitive. Right?WRONG. This is the absolute worst phone I have ever touched. There is only one thing about it, is that it looks cool. Don't let that fool you please.I paid 160 dollars for it, and if I got the chance to buy it for someone, I wouldn't even take it for FREE! The phone is so terrible.So, Enough of my ranting about how much I hate it, I'll explain WHY! So you don't make the same mistake I did.Pros:- It looks coolCons- The buttons stop working after some time.- The battery life stops working after about 1 hour!- The keypad is small, terrible for texting.- Fingerprint magnet!- If you touch it, it is libable to call the first person on your contact list.- It freezes.- The speakerphone sucks- It just completly stops working after awhile.Really, theres tons more. Don't buy this phone. I am dead serious. I hate it, i'd do anything to return it, but I am stuck with it.",0
"TDSFFA

LG VX8500 Chocolate Phone (Verizon Wireless)I've had this phone for over a year now, and it's still in great shape. I've had no problems with it.",4
"Awesome Phone. Really Cool.

I have heard many reviews about the Chocolate. My friend and I both have this awesome phone, and we have never had any problems with it.Pros:Camera RocksEasy to use Touch ScreenShourtcuts are easyGet It Now And V CastMusic quality is GoodV Cast easy to useEasy to slide up and downMicro SD CompatibleAll of The Colors!Cons:No camera FlashAttracts FingerprintsSome people say the buttons freeze up. This only happens to me upon recieving Pix or Flix messages. I highly reccomend this phone to anyone who wants a sleek designed, easy to use, cool music phone.",4
"Great gadget but only fair reception

The LG chocolate phone excels as a media player. With a 2 gig memory card you can store pictures and songs. With the camera you can take fair quality pictures. The MP3 playback is excellent quality (for a cell phone) and if you get the accessory kit the ear buds are sweet. Not so sweet are the problems others have stated - like the phone dialing people if I touch a button. The reception also isn't the best. The glitches make me wonder if there's a software update for the phone everybody needs to get >> this phone can be software updated. I've tried #28 (which I think is for reprogramming) but still working with Verizon to get it fixed right.",1
"I don't understand the bad reviews!

I don't know if they've recently reworked this phone, but I've read all the negative reviews here and I don't understand how they could have the problems they say they're having.I was a little nervous to buy this phone because I read the reviews about the sensitive touch pad, the phone accidentally calling people from a purse, etc, but I'm so in love with the look of it that I decided to buy one anyway! I have to say, after using it for a while I'm very pleasantly surprised at how few problems I've had.As far as the phone accidentally cutting off calls or causing other problems when you put your cheek againt the touch pad during a call, it's not possible. The touchpad is locked when the phone is in use. I specifically tried to push the touchpad buttons to see what would happen during a call and I got nothing. The touchpad also locks when the phone is idle. So if you put it in your purse, it would be very unlikely that it would start making random calls. You can activate the touchpad with the buttons on the side of the phone, but you'd really have to press one in to make that happen. So I don't really see that as being a problem. It's hasn't been one for me so far. So either they've fixed that problem from an earlier version of this phone, or the reviewers that reported this problem have a bad phone.The only thing I can see possibly being a problem is that the end button is on the side of the phone, inconviently right where your fingers might be during a call. That makes no sense to me and I can see how someone might accidentally push that button and hang up the phone, but so far it's never happened to me. I don't see it as a major problem, but it really is a dumb place for that button.I also don't find it as difficult to work the touchpad as I thought I would based on other reviews. It does take a little practice, and frankly I wouldn't be sad if it had regular buttons instead of the touchpad, but it's not really that bad. It's not taking me all over the place when I use it. It's not WONDERFUL, which is why I can't give this phone a 5 star review, but it's really not that bad. After playing with it for a little while, I got the hang of it and now it's working fine. Overall I've found the phone very easy to operate. I've never even opened the manual.As far as quality, I've found it to be very sturdy, it opens easily, the sound quality is great and it's comfortable to use. It seems like a phone that I will be able to use and enjoy for a long time.I would say the only thing that turned me off a little with this phone is the MP3 capability. Be aware that if you want to use a Chocolate as an MP3 player, you will have to buy extra software and special headphones, as it does not have a standard headphone jack. It bugs me a little that they heavily advertise this phone as an MP3 player, but it actually won't work as one unless you buy extra equipment. I did buy the extra equipment and it was very easy to install, however. Once I got over my irritation of having to buy the extra equipment, I do have to admit that it works nicely.So overall I have very few complaints about this phone. It looks nice, sounds good, it's easy to use, and I've had none of the problems reported by earlier reviewers. The only drawbacks I see are that the touchpad needs a little practice at first and the extra software for the MP3 capability is irritating. But if you can deal with that, I think this is a pretty great phone!",3
"this phone is SWEET

I love this phone. What learning curve? I opened the manual a total of two times for about 5 seconds. This phone is SO nice to use---for those people who say it's too touch-sensitive, there is a four- or five-level sensitivity adjuster you can use! Everything is easy to find and the phone is sturdy and slick. The sound is better than any other phone I've heard. I downloaded a big set of songs onto it right from my PC in about 5 minutes. The camera takes pretty great pictures for a phone too--I was surprised. It comes with some great new ringtones and I added a couple more from the ""get it now"" ringtones. I love the style and function of this phone and using it is a treat!",4
"buy this ph if you dont text, call, or listen to music a lot

I got this phone because I do not like flip phones, it looks great and I'm always getting compliments on it. However I happen to text a lot and it is ALWAYS sending the texts before i am done, it so SO AGGRIVATING, my friends already know that theyll get my mssg in 2-3 texts... I noticed that even when it is really hot or cold outside it will turn the sensor off and it will either call my first person on my contacts.... My friend Adam is used to it and now he already knows that if im calling its usually because of a mistake from my phone! The mp3 player lasts for about 2 hrs. The camera has a very good image BUT it is so difficult to take pictures with it because of the same sensor sensitive buttons. This phone would be the greatest if it didnt have those touch sensitive buttons, but then again that was suppose to be the ""cool"" thing about it.By the way the sensitivity levels do not help at all either.",0
"Quirky, but nice

I have yet to receive my phone yet, have to wait at least another week before it ships.I went by a verizon store to play with one extensively. It does take a little getting used to because its not setup like most other phones and I am not used to the verizon menu setup.the touch sensitive buttons are akward at first, but easily usable. I did call up the voicemail server from the store and it was loud and clear.Heard some music playing on one of the floor models, sounded good. Wasn't really a selling point for me though.My issue was just the akwardness of the menu system and the buttons. Also the cost of every little thing verizon makes you buy. $30 for a vehicle charger. $30 for the music essentials kit. They are selling it as a mp3 device, any mp3 device would come standard with drivers and way to sync it up with your computer!I am switching to verizon because its the only company I know that will allow me to use my phone in my apartment. THe choosings from verizon are limited. I liked the motorola Q a bit more, but cannot justify spending the extra cash each month for the data contract that would have to come with it.edit:has anyone found a way to get a car charger aside from buying one for $30 from verizon?",3
"Great phone, but buyer beware

I've enjoyed this stylish phone for about 8 months now. I was one of the first to jump onto the new chocolate craze. Although the buttons can be difficult to use, and the touch sensor keys can be very nerve wrecking, it gives great sound quality and many options to keep yourself occupied with.I've been very satisfied with this phone until recently when it was dropped, and now all the touch sensor keys seem to be out to get me. My phone will dial people without being asked, or sometimes it will do nothing at all. It will automatically go into the menu or other areas on the phone without being asked. Hopefully it is an easy fix, because I have a while left in my contract and don't want to have to fork out the extra money for a phone that won't be as trouble-some.All in all I'd reccommend this phone if the touch sensor keys weren't so fragile, and the number keys not so small. I love the interfaces and everything else this phone has to offer.",3
"great phone

This phone is truly great. I have had the phone for over 3 months and have not had one problem with it. I have not had any of the problems that other people on here have been having. The battery life is great as it will last about a week with average use on it. The only time the battery drains quickly is when I listen to music and videos a lot. You cant expect to listen to music and watch videos on it for a few hours and then expect it to last long enough to make calls. For me even when I listen to music a little at a time the battery is still decent. I have never had the phone randomly call people as it locks when it is closed. Personally I love the touch pad on the phone and took no time to learn how to use it. Overall I love the phone. I got the black one and it looks really cool like an iod nano or something. Im just happy now I dont have to carry my ipod around with me anymore. With this phone I just put the songs I want to listen to on it and I can change them as often as I like. I would highly recommend this phone. Everyone else I know who has this phone also likes it a lot and dont have problems with it. Im beginning to think its the people using the phone and not the phone that is having the problems. Despite what people tell you, you should go out and try it. With the 15 day trial from verizon what do you have to lose?",4
"Great phone for those who are somewhat savvy....

No offense to anyone, but how old are all of the people dissing the Chocolate phone? I am in my 20s and don't have any problems navigating the phone or using the music features. Just read the instructions!!!! I really think all of the people fussing about it being hard to use are just like my grandmother who we gave an ipod to a few years ago... This Christmas we were at her house and it is still unused... she just didn't take the time to figure it out.It's not hard. It is a great phone, I have the Strawberry Chocolate and love it!",4
"Don't Buy It

I purchased this phone through Verizon because it looked good and it had a nice sliding feature. BUTAfter starting to use it this is what I found out: 1. The connection is bad, the voice cuts-off with this phone 2. The charger plugging is difficult 3. The touch-sensor buttons will activate if something touches them or you have to aim and tap exactly right or else you hit a wrong button 1/4"" away. A simple act of going through menu takes 3 times longer. 4. The voice-command system says: ""Please say a command"" then investigates your command by asking again, that makes fast voice-command as slow as dialing. 5. There is no button on the front to end a call and dial another, so you have to slide the phone closed then re-open or find the small side-button. 6. There are only a few bad ringer sounds inside, so they force you to purchase decent ringers. 7. There's no easy speaker system.And I haven't even used the MP3 yet!Buy a different phone by Nokia instead.",1
"Not Worth It!!!

My husband recieved this phone this past year. He was SO excited to get it. First off, to actually be able to store music on this thing you have to purchase the music pack which is almost $60.00. We vacillated whether we should get the pack or not because it is a fair amount of money and decided to wait a few weeks to think on it. Unfortunately, the decision was made for us. The touch screen buttons became increasingly difficult to use. Before long we were practically punching the stupid thing with our fingers just to get the phone to dial. THE TOUCH SCREEN WILL WEAR OUT WITHIN 4 MONTHS!!! Touch screens for a phone is not practical. If you want to purchase a new phone within a few months then go for it. Otherwise, purchase a phone you can actually dial with.However, the verizon service is fabulous. I would just suggest getting a different phone, one without a touch screen.",0
"BUYER BEWARE!!!

I got an original chocolate, and I'm not sure if they've fixed many of the bugs, but after owning it for just a small bit over a year (and it was out of warranty), it became demon possessed. Basically the face plate decided that whenever I wanted to call out, it wouldn't recognize that I was hitting the call button, but whenever it wanted to call out, the second I opened my phone, it would randomly start calling people. Even if I managed to call someone, it would often stop the current call, and call someone from my recent calls list. Another problem I had is that the scroll button would get stuck, and no matter what I tried, I couldn't get it to stop scrolling. So my advice, DON'T BUY THE PHONE unless you only want one for a year before you upgrade...",0
"Don't buy it.

This phone was awesome at first. I bought it for $300. I had no problems for a while.Then after about 9 or 10 months the touch screen decided when it wanted to work, and when I slide it open it would call people. So you can't call people when you want ot, but when you want to open it to do other things it calls the first person on you most recent calls list. Not cool.I love the music feature on this phone, it is a great idea but I think they should have tried to get the kinks out of it before they sold it for $300 only for it to not even work after less than a year.",0
"Dumb Blonde

Well, it's pretty, but that's about it.I loved this phone in the store. The sound of the mp3s were good, and I thought I would like the touch sensitive controls because I love them on my iPod. However, when I'm talking on the phone, my ear starts pressing buttons, even so far as to muting my conversation!Also, I didn't realize I'd have to buy an adapter to upload music, and still not be able to set it as a ringtone! What a waste of $40!My main other complaint is the texting capability. I use punctuation in my text messages, but because the touch controls time-out while I'm texting, I almost have to close the phone in order to add an exclamation point or to send the message.The camera is nice - about the same as the camera in my last phone.Short and sweet - save your money.",1
"had to replace it 5 times..

soo heres my lovely adventure with my chocolate:i got this phone last christmas and at first i thought it was the coolest thing in the world. but then a few months later the touchscreen starting started spazzing out and the clear button would start working as the send button. i took it in to verizon and got another one for free because of the 1 year warrenty we bought. however a couple months later the same thing started happening. this time when i took it in every other person waiting to get their phones fixed had the chocolate and the lady behind the counter even told me that the touch screens always start breaking after you use it too much...but anyways i got a new phone AGAIN for free...2 months after that the SAME thing happened again, and again i got another one. then 2 weeks later it wouldnt let me call people and the vibrate stopped working...i took it in again but this time they said they would give me the new chocolate [vx8550] for free [theres some rule if your phone breaks 3 times in 90 days or someing] so now i have the new one and it is SOOO much better.soo anyone looking to buy this phone heres a pro con list for you:pros:looks kind of coolyou can play musicuhh i cant really think of anything else hahacons:touch screen breaks very easilybattery SUCKS [i had to charge it every single night otherwise it would die]really hard to take picturesalways accidentally called peoplebuttons are really smallbasically everything....soo anyone looking for a choclote should definatly get the NEW one...its much better and easier to use.",0
"Don't waste your money.

This phone looks good but does not function. I am pretty sure circus monkeys developed this product. I base that on the phone's lack of functionality, reliable and usability. Please don't make the mistake I did... anybody have a new phone they want to sell me.",0
"Strawberry Chocolate

I don't have the original chocolate, I have the Strawberry Chocolate (online exclusive through Verizon). It is a BEAUTIFUL shade of pink that is out of this world. I don't have any complaints except that because of the external screen I got a ""teeny"" scratch on it, its not big but now has a screen protector. I have to admit, the touch sensitive navigation keys were a little bit hard to get used to but I have had the phone for less than a week and am now used to it. The wallpaper choices are extensive and am now using the ""flower"" one. As far as ringtones go, They are all just kinda boring, but with ""V-Cast"" I'll probably end up downloading one from there. The phone also doesn't have any demo games and ""V-Cast"" games are kind of pricey but soon enough I'll probably get one. I have also noticed that for a slider phone it is very sleek, the best sleek phone I know of. I had a RAZR that was crap so I am very pleased. I definitly recommend the LG Chocolate to anybody thinking about it.(P.S. I haven't used the Mp3 player yet but I'll let ya know how it goes)",4
"Verizon Rapes you

Ok, the phone itself isn't that bad. the only possible issue i would have, is that the touch-buttons are a little too sensitive, and the keypad is small so i accidentally mash 2 buttons at once when texting.the BAD part is - Verizon really really really wants you to just buy their stuff. They basically make it impossible for you to upload your own music on to the phone. They want you to buy all of your music from Vcast.I actually paid extra to get the Vcast music essentials kit (which is supposed to allow you to upload music from your computer to your cell)but sadly, it wasn't as easy as that. Your computer MUST be running windows XP and have a special version of windows media player in order to get the music... I have tried THREE computers now and none of them have worked. It's getting pretty frustrating, and i'm sure that's the point.""BUY YOUR MUSIC FROM US!"" - verizonaside from that, the phone is 10 times better than my old phone. it's got bluetooth, cool voice dialing (which i don't really use but it's fun to play with), and looks HOT.",1
"my chocolate has a poltergeist!!!

When I'm playing the mp3s in my car, my phone magically calls the last person I've called. I SWEAR I'm not touching it and that it's closed. Anyone have any ideas? Can you shut off the feature that allows you to make calls while its shut? This is driving me CRAZY and I hardly use it in the car because of this problem. Maybe a spirit from the other realm is having a little fun on my behalf.",2
"I am so over this phone!

I really wanted to like my phone. It's red, it's fun, it plays music and I get a lot of compliments on it. However, I have the same problems as most of the other reviewers. When I want to call someone the dial button doesn't work. When I don't want to call someone and I simply slide the screen up it automatically dials the last person I talked to. As I scroll through songs or contacts in my address book the scroll button locks and it just continues scrolling until you close it again. And then all of a sudden it stops and dials some random person. I've recently gotten back in touch with people I haven't talked to in a year+ because my phone decided to randomly call them. For two mornings in a row at 6:51am my phone has dialed the last person I talked to from the night before...my friends are beginning to hate my phone as much as I. The trouble started months ago but I'm just now deciding to act on it and I think the warranty is over so I may be stuck. If you start having problems, return it ASAP while you can!!",0
"nice phone, some minor issues, but really great!

I got this phone when it was really new in November. I personally have not had many problems with it. (And I'm not *SUPER* careful with my phones... I'm fairly young).I've found that its a very durable phone (as I've dropped it a few times, oops). It's never frozen up on me.At first I did find the touch pad a little too sensitive and hard to use, but the sensitivity can be toned down and it wasn't too hard to get used too. It is nice that other people cant really use my phone because they aren't used to the touch pad... it keeps others away from it! The only things about it that annoy me are sometimes the ""Vocal commands"" section comes up on its own. Also, once in a while if I have it open and I'm not paying attention, I can accidentally call someone, usually the last person I called because of the sensitivity of the touch pads.OVERALL PROS:-Nice, fairly big screen-Camera is pretty nice-Good MP3 sound-Easy texting/Button pad (For me!)-Nice and loud (I can always hear it ring!)-It's very prettyOVERALL CONS:-The touchpad is a little hard to get used to-Random calling of people-Speed Dial 1 is automatically voice mail (I guess that is the norm, but it bugs me)-""Please say a command"" randomly coming up*Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this phone to anyone. It is beautiful phone with fun features. If you can get past the minor annoyances (they're really not that bad) then this is definitely a phone for you!",3
"klutzy, uncooperative phone

I bought into all the really cool ads on tv and the promised features. I researched and checked all my lists and ordered it for $149.99 with service. And YES!! it looks great! Then it starts. I call a bank to get a balance and need to put in all 16 digits of a card number. Maybe I'll get them all in and maybe I won't. Only the Chocolate knows for sure. It hiccups in the middle of my numbers and sends me to the contact menu. Very helpful. Getting out of the contact menu is no easy feat either.If you are your voicemail and try to delete or keep messages, good luck. Onve you have entered one of the numbers, you go to the contact list again.Once in awhile, the phone takes one to a different screen - I don't know the rhyme or reason. Very frustrating, loss of time, just plain a pain. If you have time, trade it in. I got a Razr which is approximately 1000 times better and easier to use. If you haven't bought it, don't.gppd ;icl",1
"Great phone, but Verizon sucks

I have been using this phone for a little over a month now and in this review, I will try to address the questions I myself had when considering purchasing the chocolate.Screen - the screen is amazing. The screen's resolution is 320 x 240 (same resolution as the iPod) and the pixel density is fairly high.Touch buttons - I don't find the touch buttons hard to use but occasionally you will mess up but it is not a big deal. The only way to know if you will like the touch buttons is to go to the verizon store and try it out for yourself.Keypad - Being a slider phone, the chocolate keypad has small buttons but are still relatively easy to use. They have a nice solid feel when they are pressed. I don't text message a lot, but if you are someone who does, I do not recommend this phone. Its pretty easy for your fingers to slip when typing fast. This phone is not meant for speed text messaging. Go with a simpler phone with larger buttons.Battery life - Battery life on the vx8500 is bad compared to other cell phones. It drops from 4 bars of battery down to 3 after just one day. Looking at it now, I it only has 2 bars of battery left and I charged it just 3 days ago. I don't use the music/video features, but I can imagine they are battery hogs as well.Camera - I don't use the camera a lot, but it is decent. 1.3 megapixels. The phone is extremely slow when browsing through pictures. It takes about 3 seconds for each picture to load. It does have a dedicated camera button on the side which is helpful.Verizon has made it impossible to use bluetooth OBEX between your phone and your computer. They purposely crippled the phone's OBEX support so that you are forced to purchase overpriced ringtones from their own service. (note: this is for ALL verizon phones with bluetooth, not just the chocolate) greedy [...] Another reason they have OBEX crippled is so they can make [...] each time you need to send a picture from your phone to your computer. Why build a camera into the phone if you need to pay just to get the pictures off? Maybe I sound cheap, but why should I have to pay for a basic feature that should already be included? (If you are confused because you don't know what OBEX is, it stands for object exchange and is a way to move files around using bluetooth)If you don't want to use verizon, but want the chocolate, there is a GSM version (kg800) of this phone but I think verizon's version is better.Last note: If you can afford it, definitely buy this phone at the retail price without a contract.",3
"Speakerphone feature

Speakerphone feature was not available on earlier versions. Newer version (version 04) is supposed to have this feature. Can get the earlier phone firmware version updated at Verizon stores. Call first, some stores are just now (10/11/06) getting the update.",3
"Too much Chocolate makes you sick

The LG VX8500 Chocolate is a sleek looking phone, however, that may be the only upside to this utterly unreliable device. Using a new technology of touch sensitivity, the phone is difficult to use and constantly dials numbers while it should be locked. It is a mystery each day how the phone will respond to the owner's touch. Sometimes, the slightest brush will produce a cornucopia of responses, while other times the phone simply ignores everything. The speakerphone is barely audible, and one is better off putting a regular call on the highest volume. After a while, my send key started malfunctioning, so it was indefinite whether or not I could actually make a call. The phone is not even structurally sound as, after only four months, the phone literally started to break in half. The phone's negative aspects are so overwhelming, if there are redeeming features to this dicey phone, they do not even matter.",0
"Chocolate is a cheap phone which functionally suffers

I'm going to make this quick and to the point. I got this phone after owning a Motorola E815. I liked the fact that the chocolate looked different, and wasn't your cookie cutter clamshell. Well, after the sexiness of the chocolate wore off, I realized that I had a functionally flawed phone. The touch sensitive didn't work half the time I tried to use it, The phone's buttons periodically locked on me when I was trying to play music or something, and I had to keep flipping open the keypad to unlock it. The number keys are so small and close together, that my thumb would cramp up when I played games or cycled through my music. The number keys were also so small that my thumb would usually hit several keys when texting or dialing a number. To top it off, it seemed I had to charge the battery every other day (and I don't even talk on the phone a lot). Needless to say, thanks to Verizon's test drive program, I was able to return the phone within 30 days of my purchase, and I got the super sleek LG 8700. I am glad I was able to do this, as I couldn't stand being stuck with the chocolate for 2 years.I guess the only real good thing about the phone was the camera. It did take some pretty decent pictures. The reception was alright too, although it was awkward holding the box shaped phone up to your ear.",2
"Awful phone-the worst I've ever owned

This phone is truely awful. I thought twice about buying a phone that had just been introduced but my last phone was 4 years old and starting to fail. A couple big problems with this phone:1- If you are calling anything (including voicemail) and have to enter an access code, when you put the phone back up to your ear, it prompts a menu to mute the phone and then beeps in your ear. It happens all the time.2- The phone locks itself constantly. So, if you're talking and your call waiting goes off, you have to unlock the phone on the side before you can pick up the other call. Then, you have to unlock it again to go back to the original caller. Half the time I end up hanging up on both.3. The reception is mediocre at best. I can't get a signal in my apt. in Manhattan to save my life. I don't even try anymore. My roommate has AT&T; and has no problem. I think that's more an issue with Verizon though.4. Numerous times I've tried to send a text msg. and when you try to type in the message it accidentally sends a blank msg. On my old phone I could either close it to cxl the msg. or hit end, but this one will keep sending it no matter what.One last thing that bugs me is that when you end a call (or in my case, your service cuts out), the phone flashes the time of the call for what seems like 15 seconds....much longer than the Motorola Razor.I've known three people who've already gotten rid of this phone. I'll be the 4th.Trust me- it's a nice looking phone but that doesn't really help when it doesn't work the way it should.",0
"overall good phone

First of all the people who through verizon to dowload all music and programs will get ripped off this is why the phone can be affordable. If you just search for programs on the internet like bitpim u can move all your files back and forth, whether they are ringtones or wallpapers, dont pay for it! You will need the music essentials kit for the usb cable maybe 20 bucks or less. The battery talktime isnt the best ever but its acceptable. I love the phone though, easy to use once u get used to and a very unique design. With this advice you won't be dissapointed.",3
"Ok phone, but not for me...

Ok, when I forst got the phone from UPS and opened the Amazon box, and then opened the phone box I had second thoughts as soon as I seen it. The phone looks cool when its ""closed"", but as soon as you ""open"" it the big slop between the really small keypad is just ugly. The glossy touch got on my nerves, ok, its hot wear I live and when I'm out and my hands aren't at their coolest point, I hesitate using this phone because I am scared that it would slip out of my hands. The camera is really good, but its almost impossible to ""push"" the OK button to take the pic. And I kind of noticed the when the phone was pushed up, I could wiggle the phone both left to right, and front to back, I returned the phone today, and got the RAZR, I would tell anyone to NOT get this phone. Sorry.",1
"Pretty phone but doesn't live up to hype

I really wanted to like this phone. The look of it is very sharp and the screen is nice and clear, with great graphics. It's small and fits well in the palm of my hand. The interface is slick and intuitive. It has a decent internal memory (60 MB) as well as supporting microSD cards. Most quibbles were minor enough to ignore (like button sensitivity). I liked almost everything except the reason I bought it. More on that shortly.Some minor gripes:As has been mentioned in other reviews, the interface is always a little touchy in some way, particularly the OK button, even after adjusting the sensitivity.I'm not sure if this is an LG decision or Verizon, but the phone isn't fully capable out of the box. They advertise a music phone, but in order to be able to use it to its full capacity you'll need to get their Music Essentials kit for another 30 bucks, and all you get is a proprietary USB cable and some mediocre headphones. Anyone who buys Nokia phones knows this stuff is almost always included, especially if it's proprietary or required for specific features on the phone (like playing music).The main reason for purchasing this phone, however, was to have a remote storage device along with being able to play MP3s. My previous phone was a Nokia 3300, which was billed as an MP3 phone, and worked great for that. I could put in a memory card, plug the USB into the computer, and it pops up as a removeable disk, and i could copy files to and from the phone like any other USB thumb/flash drive, no special software required (not even drivers, depending on the OS). This is great for me, because I work and go to school and am constantly shuffling files back and forth between the two and home. The Chocolate does not offer that versatility.The only way you can copy stuff to the Choclate is using a sync feature via Windows Media Player 10; it does now show up in Windows Explorer when the USB is plugged in. That means the only thing you can copy to the phone is music, so no using it for portable storage. Also, the phone doesn't seem to accept anything except CBR mp3s, preferably ripped by Windows Media Player. Given that I've accumulated over 1000 CDs over the years and have ripped them using various methods with various software, most of my collection won't transfer. The only solution from Verizon's support (who know very little about the phone, I might add) was to re-rip everything using WMP. This is an unacceptable solution, especially since my Nokia would play just about anything I threw at it.Also annoying, you can't use any of your MP3s as ringtones. I briefly tried the bitpim software, but the Chocolate isn't supported yet and there were various minor issues, most notably it didn't seem to recognize the memory card I purchased for the phone, only the internal memory. Bottom line is I shouln't have to rely on 3rd party software to hack my own phone to get it to work the way i want it.Perhaps Nokia has spoiled me. No doubt some will say that means I'm just closed-minded, but I've had my 3300 for some time now and it's worked great. Everything was intuitive and versatile. Nokia doesn't intentionally gimp their products like Motorola's SLVR (why iTunes? gah!) or LG's Chocolate.In short, if you're just looking for a flashy, stylish phone the LG Chocolate fits the bill nicely. Just don't expect it to be the great media player it's been advertised to be. And certainly don't count on it as a remote storage device.",1
"MP3 ringtones

If you get this phone, it's definitely important to buy Verizon's Music Essentials Kit as well. It comes with a headset, a USB cable, and drivers for the cable. Then you can upload MP3s from your collection using Windows Media Player, although the phone only holds 60MB of music without a MicroSD card. But also, if you download the free open-source software BitPim from bitpim dot org, you can create your own MP3 ringtones and also backup your pix and phonebook. For now, BitPim has to be set manually to LG VX8300 until it has support for the VX8500.",3
"All in one answers

I hope this review helps some people as the reviews I read while also doing some google searches along the way helped me to configure the LG Chocolate and get it to work the best way it can for me from the way it comes out of the box.First of all let me say that now that I have worked out some of the issues I had with this phone I absolutely love it and will have many hours of enjoyment with music, photos, rigtones, etc, etc.1) I have seen many posts regarding battery life. The best way to save some battery life if you are not using V-Cast is to hit 0 after you enter the menu screen and then six 0's as service code. Under 1. Mode preference scroll down to 1X only. This disables the V-Cast ev-do network which puts a drain on your battery as it continually searches for the signal. If you use V-Cast you can always disable it and then just turn it back on when you are using it.2) I have read that some people were unable to get certain songs to sync to the phone while others worked fine. By looking at the songs I had an issue with I noticed they all had a bit rate of VBR 200 something. I used an MP3 ripper to make them 128 KBPS and then tried those songs again in the syncing phase and what do you know. That was the issue. Apparently the player does not support certain bit rates. I am still trying to find a good free ripper but there are literaly hundreds of them out there and anyone of them usually offers two week trials that can at least fix your current files and an added plus is that this process compresses the file even further saving memory space while not decreasing quality in any way in my opinion.3) ID3 tags don't work for mp3. Well I also have heard of this being a big issue and had the problem after the first time I ran a sync. ID3 tags are the coding that allows your music to sort in nice categories like artist, genre, album etc. When the player doesn't read them properly the entire filename just simply raps around in the song title line. This is happening as I found out because the player only reads ID3 V1 and does not support ID3 V2. It's silly in my opinion that a new product comes out of the box like this but there is a quick fix. A simple program called ID3 Kill can be downloaded in a few seconds. Just run the program and check off ID3 V2 and click go after selecting your music folder. This process does not change the way your files are viewed on your computer or do any damage to the files. If you format your memory card and do the sync process over again after this process you will find 85% of the files will be fixed and now sorted. For the remaining 15% it's probably just the way I have my ID3 V1 tags configured and I'm no expert in the field and will just deal with it like this.4) Ringtones. Everyone loves ringtones but they can be expensive if you really like them a lot and want to change them all the time. Well now along with your USB cable that you get with music essentials and a free program called bitpim that you can download you are able to upload your current mp3 music to your ringtone folder. It's really simple as all you need to do is select the song, do a quick edit to make it about 30 seconds long and hit send. It's free, quick, and easy. Bitpim also allows you to send all kinds of other files from your PC to the phone like contact lists, pix, etc. Oh, and just select the VX8300 as the phone since they don't have VX8500 on there. Apparently they are very similar and it works fine.5) Finally here is an added plus. It has nothing to do with the phone at all but a friend of mine found this site which I will note I get nothing for promoting them but I want to share because it can save people a ton of money. The website [...]sells music for .10 - .15 a track. I have used it for about six months and feel it's a fantastic deal. Songs download in seconds and are of great quality. I have even seen albums loaded on the site shortly before they are released in stores.Hopefully this is all helpful. It took me a couple days but I finally got my Chocolate working sweet!! Enjoy.",4
"Quick initial review

I've been using this phone for about a week, and just thought I'd give a little review. (Yes, I know, it's not in stores yet. It's been available online since July 30 at verizonwireless.com)I probably wont ever use the phone's mp3 functions, so I won't/can't comment on that. I just like sliders because they are easier to open with 1 hand.First off, the phone is gorgeous. I think it's the best looking phone available. It highly resembles a black IPOD nano, just not as thin and more slick looking due to the mirror finish that hides the screen when not in use. It looks and feels a lot smaller than the pictures or dimensions make it seem. Everyone who has seen my phone loves the touchpad style ""buttons"" and how sleek it is.THe user interface and included animated themes are very nice as well. The LCD is very crisp and bright. Recieving text messages never looked so pretty. Verizon/LG have done a nice job on the software. Some other people that have this phone have been saying there's some UI lag, about 1 sec. I notice no lag at all. I tap a button and the UI responds instantly, usually. On occasion when i hit ""OK"" it does take about 1 sec, but it's rare, maybe 1/20 times.THe phone is built very well. It feels very sturdy and solid, including the sliding mechanism. It's actually heavier than it looks. The finish, although high gloss, and prone to fingerprints, seems to have a hard coating. Lightly scraping with my fingernail the phone appears to be relatively scratch resistant. (knock on wood)The buttons on the side are a little hard to push, but the touchpad and dial pad are easy to use. Keep in mind I have slender fingers.As of now there's no speakerphone, a possible dealbreaker for some. However, it definitely has the ability to have that added. The voice command system operates in a speakerphone manner. Hopefully, Verizon will update the software to enable an actual speakerphone function.Speaking of which, the voice command system is awesome. It's one of my favorite parts of the phone. It has the standard ""call name"" or ""call number"", but it has many other commands like ""check battery, check signal, go to bluetooth, look up name, etc etc""Signal strength has been good. In general, I have been recieving 1 bar more than my old slider phone, the Kyocera SE47. I haven't been to the point with 0 bars yet so I can't comment on it's performance in that scenario. However, calls have been very clear on both ends. Additionally, the earpiece is very loud on the vx8500.Battery life has been good so far, but it's too early to tell.I haven't picked up a bluetooth headset yet, but it paired quickly and easily to my laptop. I haven't played around much, but for those wondering, BitPim does work with this phone through BlueTooth. I haven't tried transfering files yet, but I have transfered contacts and such.",4
"Almost perfect

I usually buy Motorola flip phones, and I was originally going to get a Razr, but I was attracted to this phone because of its ability to play mp3s. I've been using it a little over a week and I am for the most part very impressed. I'll discuss the phone first, then the mp3 capability.The phone is definitely very attractive, sleek and glossy black (not dark brown as one might expect from the name). It's a little longer and wider than a flip phone, but still fits easily in my pocket. I find sliding the phone open to answer it actually easier than flipping one open, and you can also answer calls with it closed. In fact, most functions are available when it is closed, unless you need to use the keypad. You can access menus, dial from your phonebook, etc, all with the phone closed.The sound and screen quality is very good, and the camera takes very decent photos. It took me a while to get used to the touchpad, but I now love it. Overall, I'd say it is more attractive and stylish than other phones with similar functions, and compares well quality wise. It seems pretty sturdy so far, too.It's the mp3 capability that really makes this phone shine. The phone's speaker is not terribly loud, but the sound quality is good, and if you attach headphones the sound quality is very good. There is an adapter enclosed to use regular headphones, but I would suggest buying Verizon's Music Essentials Kit (about $30), which comes with headphones which allow you to quickly pause the music and answer the phone while you are listening to music. I find this very useful while commuting as I used to miss calls when I listened to my ipod. The kit also includes a usb cable to connect the phone to your computer.Be aware that the phone's internal memory is only 60mb, or enough for about 15 songs (depending on quality). If you want more, you will need to buy a MicroSD card - I bought a 1 gig one from Amazon for $40, which included an SD adapter so it can go in a regular card reader.Some other things you should know:Verizon heavily advertises Vcast, but it is not available everywhere. I checked before I bought the phone, but it still turned out that the inside of my house is not in the Vcast area - and the Verizon rep suggesting I stand in my yard to download music wasn't especially helpful. Even if it is available, it costs $15 a month and 99c on up per download. This applies to all Verizon Vcast phones, not just this one.However, you don't need Vcast to listen to music on the phone. You can transfer mp3s from your computer to the phone. The Music Essentials Kit has a USB cable and drivers which allow you to sync the phone with Windows Media Player and transfer songs to the phone. Be aware that not all computers actually work, even if they are running XP. I spent a very long time on the phone with a Verizon rep trying to get it to work on my five year old desktop computer, ending with him giving me a link to a Miscrosoft page with instructions on Registry changes that would hopefully help. Unfortunately, my Registry settings were already correct so it did not help me and I was never able to sync the phone to my desktop. Thankfully my laptop had no problems, and it took about five minutes from the time I started installing the software to me listening to my music on the phone.Should you not be able to sync your computer with the phone, you can still get music onto it by connecting the MicroSD card to your computer using a card reader, and dragging and dropping mp3s directly onto the card. It's still worth buying the Music Essentials Kit for the headphones mentioned above.In summary, I am very happy with the phone, especially once I got the mp3 installation kinks sorted out. Just be aware when you buy the phone that there are additional costs if you want to use it as an mp3 player.",3
"Good phone

I have had this phone for a week now and it's not that bad. Originally, it didn't even catch my eye from the commercials. I had my mind set on the Samsung slider through Cingular. But seeing how many of my family and friends have Verizon I decided to go with this. Oh, and seeing the phone in person really helped too, it has a certain charm to it. I really like the slider feature as opposed to clamshell which I have mainly owned.Pros:-It's small-Slider function is easy with one hand-You can answer the phone without sliding it open-Great looks-MP3 capable-Decent camera-Internal antenna-Set alarm to wake up to music stored on phoneCons:-I'm surprised with the lack of complaints about the jack you have to use in order to plug in headphones. This is the one thing I absolutely hate about the phone. It's a little bigger than I had imagined it would be and it sticks out of the side which is bothersome. I realize I could just use a BlueTooth headset but this would drain the battery more. Not cool.-Texting on this phone is nowhere as easy and fast as other phones I have had. Not a big deal if you don't text a lot, but I'm still trying to get it down.-My text inbox is near 90% full with around 40 some messages in it. And it seems you have to delete messages instead of the phone autmatically doing it. This is a pain.-The touch pad is cool but you have to be right on when hitting what you want to. Too many times I end up somewhere else on the phone by accidently pushing the up and down arrow.-No speakerphone. Although this really isn't that big of a deal to me I know some people like this feature. I did find myself wanting to put down the phone yesterday while working around the house. Oh well.And this could be a pro or con depending on how you look at it:You can make your own ringtones using the Bitpim program as stated already. However, you run the risk of having your phone freeze up or not function properly. It has happened before.All in all, this phone is pretty cool. Go give it a look, it might change you mind just seeing it.",3
"Like it - Like it ALOT

Over the past couple of years I have had a variety of cell phones: Motorola Q, Treo, VX7000, Razor. The Chocolate is by far the best of the bunch. Here is why:Form - The size of the phone is great, especially when compared to the LG VX7000 or the Treo.Signal Strength - This phone has the best reception of any phone I have every used. At home, where my Treo only received about 2 bars, this phone has at least double.MP3 - I really have never been a big user of MP3 players until I got this phone. Given the size and the mico SD slot it is great. Bought a 1GB card and it stores more than enough music for my needs. I can now be at the gym, working out to music and if a phone call comes in, it automatically switches over to the phone function. When the call is done, the music comes right back on. MAGIC!! :-)Battery - I purchased the extended battery with the phone. Even with the MP3 player useage I get about 2 days of use before having to charge. That is excellent compared to what my Treo used to get.Putting on personal ringtones - Here is where Verizon tries to lock things down. Interest enough though, I figured out a work around.Here it is: First create your music clip from a song you like. To do this you will need software (ie. Roxio) that allows you to edit sounds. There is a limit on the size of the file you can use. From what I have figured out it is about 10 seconds at low MP3 quality. Once you are done, save the clip to your Mini SD card. Put the card in the phone, open your sounds and send the file to your cell phone. Once you receive the file, you will have the ability to save it as a ringtone. Someone may have an easier what to do this but this is the only way I have found that actually works.Bluetooth - Tried a number of headsets but the best so far is Plantronics 320. Headsets tried included the Jabra JX10, Motorola H700 and H850.Overall very happy with this phone and will probably keep for a while (which is saying something for me)",4
"Worst phone I've ever owned

When my phone died in August, the timing was just right for me to get the Chocolate phone as a replacement. I've always been a fan of LG's CDMA phones as I've found them to have good reception, decent UI, and were very sturdy.After having this phone for four months, I can't figure out why anyone would want the phone.Good -1. Bluetooth support is good - The same headset I used for my old phone sounds much better on this phone. That was a pleasant surprise.2. Pretty - it's undeniable that the phone looks really nice.3. Good reception / call quality.4. You can email yourself MP3s to use as ringtones - It's nice Verizon is finally stepping away from their total-lockdown philosophy for phones. I hope the trend continues.Bad -1. Verizon's customized interface is frequently laggy - When Verizon brought the phone into the market, they put their standard interface on it. However, they also added some 'whiz bang' animations and what-not to the interface - which made it laggy. The worst thing you can possibly do to a touchscreen interface is make it laggy. *tap* *tap* ""Hmmm, nothing happening"", *tap* *tap*. Suddenly the phone wakes up and registers all your touches and whiz off into some submenu you didn't want to be in.2. No headset jack - I'd far rather have a headset jack than the (mostly useless) camera. Granted, the adapter is less cheesy than I initially thought, but it's still a lousy kludge. And heaven forbid you're on a long call and need to charge your phone *and* use the headset. Plus the adapter is yet another piece to lose.3. Phantom touches - sometimes the touchscreen would register a touch when *nothing* was touching the screen. This nearly drove me insane.4. Touchscreen does not work correctly in the cold - Guess what? Don't get this phone cold or the touchscreen will not work correctly.5. Numberpad too small - I could deal with the small size of the numberpad if there was any kind of separation between the rows of keys. As it is, I found it more difficult to use the numberpad than it should have been.6. Mute is a pain to use - On a long call and need to mute and unmute frequently? You'll grow to loathe this phone. You have to touch the side button to unlock the screen and then pull the phone away from your face to find the left softkey. Then hope the touchscreen didn't misregister. Joy.7. SMS is painful - With my old phones I used to use SMS all the time. The Chocolate phone is painful to text with. It's a combination of the chiclet numberpad, the laggy touchscreen, and the tendency the phone has to 'send' by accident. This phone is so painful to use, I wrote my own custom app to SMS from my computer.8. Music player mediocre at best - The music player doesn't read ID3v2 tags. It doesn't descend into directories on the SD card, so you can't separate your music into folders. Fast forwarding long sequences is painful - don't listen to podcasts or audio books.9. Get used to calling people by accident - I've never ever called people from my pocket or anytime I didn't mean to, until I owned this phone. Get used to locking it all the time, or resign yourself to letting people talk to your pocket.Ugly1. I know a few other people who have or have had the phone. It uniformly is disliked by all of them. They're all trying to figure out when they can get a different phone.I picked up a new phone recently (LG vx-8300) which I like *so* much better than the Chocolate. The contrast is amazing. It does everything the Chocolate does, it's cheaper, and it doesn't have the Chocolates's numerous UI issues. Granted it's not as sexy, but it doesn't cause me to have recurring fantasies about chucking the phone under a buses tires.",0
"Style and Functionality; but at some cost..

My last phone was the Kyocera Phantom; a phone that had very little function besides making and receiving calls. About two weeks ago I upgraded to the LG 8500. At first I was extremely happy with it, but a few days ago I ran into some problems. I'll get to that later.1.) Camera: For a cellphone camera, I'm impressed. You can change the capture resolution for photos, 160x120 up to 1280x960. The photos come out a little fuzzy, as can be expected with a cellphone camera. My only issue with the camera is that there's no flash. As for video, one excellent aspect is that you can change the option to record as much video as you have the space for. Considering you can expand your memory to 2gb with an SD micro memory card, this means you can record rather lengthy videos. Unfortunately, the resolution is very low.2.) Sound Recording; Ringtones: The Chocolate can record sounds, but only up to one minute. I was a bit disappointed with this; they should have used the same feature the video camera offers, allowing you to record as much sound as you have memory for. As for ringtones.. I'm a bit frustrated. If you save a sound, you can only play it in My Sounds or txt message it to someone; you can't set it as a ringtone. HOWEVER: I have learned to make my own ringtones and get around that. What you have to do is make a sound clip, about 40 seconds long, in low bitrate mp3 (I've been using 64 bitrate MONO mp3's. Use a program like GoldWave to edit your mp3's down to this size.) I then e-mail the sound to my phone. When I open the email as a text message, I have the option to save the sound as a ringtone. Note that if you make the sound too long, or the file too large, you will not be able to save it as a ringtone.3.) Mp3 Player Function: I was a bit disappointed with the mp3 player function. The sound is decent enough through the built in speaker, but obviously sounds much better through extrenal speakers or a headset. A few days after I got the phone I purchased the Music Essentials kit and a 1gb SD memory card. After installing the Music Essentials software, I realized that it's pretty much useless if you have a memory card. The interface isn't user friendly, and it converts all of your music to low quality WMA files. The best way to use music on this phone is to transfer your mp3's directly to the SD memory card. Some computers have a memory card port built in (I know mine does,) but you can also get an external USB card reader. This should work on a Mac as well, but make sure your music is in mp3 and not the Apple format, m4a. The mp3 playing program on the phone is just aweful. It isn't user friendly in any way. You have to put all of your mp3's onto a playlist if you want to listen to them on shuffle; scrolling through your songs is laggy and at times difficult; and to be honest, the themes for the mp3 player are just ugly. Hopefully software upgrades will come out within a few months to fix some of these problems.4.) The touchpad, the keypad: I've heard alot of complaints about the touchpad. I have it on the highest sensitivity and I find that it works great. It did take some getting used to, but now I love it. As for the keypad.. the buttons are just too close together, and too small. Txt messaging has been an experience... I'm constantly hitting the wrong button by accident, sometimes two or three at a time.. and I don't even have large hands.5.) Display: I love the screen on this phone. It's a great size for viewing photos, videos, and games. The screen is beautiful, though it does have a tendancy to show fingerprints a bit too much, considering the glossy finish.6.) THE BATTERY: Alright. Here's that problem I mentioned earlier. A few days ago, my phone's battery started dying incredibly fast---in as little as 15 minutes after a full charge. I got incredibly frustrated, and last night I went to a Verizon Wireless store. Tech Support told me that the phone's battery can be drained that quickly because the phone is constantly looking for better signal. In a dead zone, like a basement, a concrete building, whatever---the phone will die within 20 minutes. They told me there was nothing I could do but turn my phone off when I'm in a deadzone. I left, obviously frustrated, because that is a TERRIBLE feature. I went home, and I was researching my phone on internet forums. I was reading a topic about the Version 4 software upgrade (which puts SPEAKERPHONE on the Chocolate!) and someone seemed to be having the same problem I was with the battery. It seems that the problem is Verizon's EVDO network. Here are the instructions on how to disable EVDO and use the standard network. With this option enabled, the battery won't drain anywhere near as quickly. (Since I switched, my phone's been on for over 24 hours and is only missing one bar of batter)To disable EVDO:Go into menuhit 0 the pass is 000000push 3 for network selectpush 1 for mode preferencethen go down to 1x onlyThis will greatly increase your battery life if you dont have evdo in your area.Now that I've fixed the battery issue, I'm back to loving this phone. If the mp3 function was as user friendly as, say, an iPod, this would be the only device I need for music, pictures, and.. of course.. phone calls.",3
"Do not be taken in by BAD reviews

First of all, I almost did not buy this phone because of the reviews. It seemed like either people absolutely LOVED this phone or HATED it. It took me a month, 3 trips to different verizon wireless stores, multiple questions to employees of VW and a little research to finally purchase the phone. After two weeks of ownership, I am EXTREMELY pleased with this phone.The Look:A true eye catcher, everyone who see's it is wowed! It has a great compact size and is a classy look with the slide feature.Features:A huge A+ here, this phone does it all from fully functional MP3, to web browse, voice GPS, High resolution camera and video, and all the phone goodies.Sensitivity:This is where I had really been scared by the negative reviews, One word about this ""HYPE"". It has 4 levels of sensitivity, it takes about 1 hour of playing with the phone to get used to this. After that, you wont remember how you ever used those ancient push button menus! I had read reviews about people muting calls and dropping them because of the touch pad, ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE, those buttons are NOT even active during a call and you can't activate them without pushing a side button which is almost impossible to do accidentaly.SpeakerPhone:It DOES have one!Battery Life:Ok Ok Ok, this is one that I could MAYBE see complaints on. If you use this phone as an MP3 player for a signifigant amount of time (over an hour), you will have a dead battery by the END of the night. I charge my phone every night anyway. However, regular phone use with multiple lengthy calls and txting and even playing a few songs will still leave you with maybe ONE less bar of battery strength at the end of the night.Signal Strength:I have never not had a signal with this phone, but I think that is more a credit to the network than to the phone. I have had week signal strength in a place where my previous razor had great signal.Overall:I have had MANY MANY phones and always the top of the line. I have to say that this is my favorite so far by leaps and bounds and recommend it to any future consumers",4
"Mediocre at best

I've had this phone since December i had to send it twice for warrenty without it for a week each time(not bad Kinda) first time the screen went white i could dial out and receive but didnt really know if i dialed the right number. Second time every time i used the camera it locked up and shut down. they said possibly the Micro card was Corrupt so they gave me a new 1Gb card when i got my phone back.My Biggest pet peave is the sound library WHAT GOOD IS THIS when you cant use the sounds for anything. You cannot make your own ringtones and they cost so much to purchase.Other then that except for the odd mis-dialling cuz of the sensitve keys i used the voice calling with the bluetooth headset 90% of the time. and accidently sending a txt before you are done typing. I really do like the phone. I love the feel of it in my hand its not as fragile as people say ive dropped it over 5 feet a few times onto a concrete floor and still works.I have had no problems with the battery could last a bit longer but i get close to 3 days with average use. Getting music and videos onto the phone was very simple using the micro card. just use a card reader and move the music and videos and photos the to the respective folders.The Camera and Video function is decent when you are in a bind. I personally dont have a camcorder so this works pretty good. As for the camera Id rather use my Nikon but one cant carry that everywhere.I wouldnt recommend the phone but it was cheap and my old phone was pooched. Nearly everyone i knew that had the Razor hated it thats why i went with LG the samsung approximate just felt cheap and flimsy and Telus doesnt have the Nokia N95 yetTomorrow i'm getting the USB cable and hoping i can move my newly created ringtones onto the phone like most of the forms say.BTW I am with Telus.",2
"A major surprise!!

I had a bad experience with my first LG phone(see my review of the LG VX6100)so I was a little hesitant to go with another LG but my timing was bad when my ""New every Two"" came up, no other phone was interesting, so I took a chance. I'm so glad I did. This phone doesn't have an external antenna but the reception is out of this world. Best phone I've owned to date. I live in the mountains and certain areas just don't have service, until this phone!! The only reason I gave this phone a 4 star rating is because my son also uses this phone and his had to be exchanged under warranty because his phone separated. Now I know what your thinking he's a teenager, 17, and he's just hard on phones. Not the case. This is the first time he's had a phone break on him. Mines holding together fine I just wish it had a speaker phone. The new ones have a speaker phone, remember my timing wasn't good. If your main concern is a really good phone, this one works. I can't really comment on the music side of the phone because both my son and I have iPods so we didn't care about that feature. One thing about all LG phones I've owned or considered is they have very impressive LCD screens.",3
"Good and Bad

Pros:- Looks Great.- Reception is fantastic (prior to what a previous reviewer said).- Volume, call clarity, and all the phone features work great. Including bluetooth.- MP3 player quality is quite good. And playing music is fairly easy.- Camera is pretty good and easy to use.Cons:- Getting your MP3s on the phone is a pain. Making playlists sucks, and its generally a serious pain.- Battery life is pretty poor. I charge about every other day (my previous phone I charged every 4-5 days generally).- The touch screen is really silly, and is an absolute fraud in comparison to the Ipod's touch screen.- Phone interface is very very bad (It is standard on all Verizon phones). It is non-intuitive, a pain to get the features you want to. ie it requires 5+ clicks to sync music to my computer.Overall, I got it to avoid buying an Ipod. It has fairly achieved my goal. I cant say I'm dissapoined, but its far from what I expected.",2
"give it a chance

love music? want people to comment on your phone? into vcast? then this is the phone for you. the phone comes with 60 megs (more than most phones, according to the verizon sales staff) for music and whatever else you download, but you have to buy a microsd (amazons are pretty cheap) for up to 2 gigs storage. the music player is nice. very easy to use with customizable playlists, shuffle, and, my favorite, the ability to play mp3 (no need to convert to wma like most other music phones). the phone is flat out sexy. i got the white chocolate and its like wearing jewelry. the display is high resolution, making it easier to read web content. plus, videos look great. i have also downloaded sim city and it is easy to use the phone to play this particular game. cant comment on higher action games. voice commands are cool and work well. the phone also has speakerphone functionality now.there is a bit of a learning curve on this phone, particularly the touch pad. i had heard that the touch pad was annoying and was predisposed to dislike it. at first, it seemed like it was buggy. but then i found out that you get used to the touch pad without even realizing it. i still accidentally touch the wrong buttons now and then, but i've only had the phone for 2 weeks. every day it gets easier to use.i didn't give it 5 stars because there is only one port for charging, syncing, or headphones. music, videos, and games drain the battery like crazy, but you can get an extended life battery. also, the port covers are a little tricky. i get the feeling they might break off at some point, but so far so good.recommended accessories: music essentials kit, bluetooth headset (though i wish i got the bluetooth ear buds instead of the headset, since you cant listen to music on the headset), microsd card, and the only cases ive found that don't hinder looks or functionality are the snap on hard plastic ones, theyre less than 20 bucks and come in lots of nice colors and designs.in the box: phone, ac charger, headphone adapter, manuals.",3
"Did I just luck out or something?

I've had the phone for a couple months, now, and I haven't had any real issues. The touch pad can be a little laggy, but I used to own an mp3 player that did the same thing, so that was nothing new. Then again, I might be too inclined to forgive technology -- we don't have hover cars, maybe the touch pad is slightly flawed. It happens.So far as the keypad goes, I have no problems whatsoever. I'm pretty small, and the keypad feels just fine to me; there was a small adjustment period, but after that, everything was shiny. I almost never have a problem with the keypad, and what problems I do have are no fault of the phone. I have a guy friend with significantly bigger fingers than mine, and he also had no problems with texting/calling on a Chocolate.The reception is loud and clear, I get plenty of signal, and the phone has never managed to call someone without my permission, tucked into my pocket or otherwise. What's more, the phone is sleek and beautiful, definitely playing to my love of aesthetics. I've wanted a slider for quite a while, and this is everything I've hoped it would be.Overall, I'd say the phone is great.[Edit: 9/19/07] It's been about a year, now, and I still think the phone is pretty good. I see a lot of reviews from people saying their phone broke within a few weeks/months, and I have to wonder how they treat their phone. I dropped mine on a brick pathway within the first day of getting it, and it's fine (I can't even see the scuff marks on the phone anymore from where it dropped/bounced.)The only issue I've had that's worth mentioning is that sometimes during a phone call your face actually bumps a button before the phone locks and you can accidentally mute the call or go into a menu. It's a pretty easy fix, though, and doesn't often happen, so it's not a big deal.",4
"Great phone even if you don't listen to music

I wanted a simple and reliable phone and oddly enough, this was the phone I picked. My main reasons for picking this phone were the unique slider design and the fact that it was free. I have been using it for a month and I don't regret getting this phone at all.Yes, the keypad is small. Yes, the touch-sensitive control takes some time to get used to. Yes, you need to buy accessories to play music. But for me, the positives outweigh the negatives.If you don't use this phone to listen to music, the battery will last a long time. This phone could easily last a week without charging and 2-3 hours of talk time. I've never had a phone that had this much battery life. When I want to listen to music, I'll use my iPod.The sliding action of the phone feels solid. I like the fact that when closed, the camera lens is protected.The screen size is decent. It's smaller than the RAZR but I had no problem surfing the web with it.This is an excellent all-around phone. It has all the features you would want in a cellphone (camera, web, and music) and excels at the basic cellphone functions.",3
"Very Satisfied

I love this phone. The sound is great, the battery lasts me quite a while, and the mp3 is awesome. The sleek smooth design of this phone is cool also. Sometimes you do push the wrong button with the sensitive touchpad, but i have small, slender fingers so it is easier.I recommend to get the Music Essentials kit for downloading songs to the mp3 phone. It makes it a lot easier. Also, getting a Micro SD card allows you to save more than enough songs on your phone.All in all, this is a great phone, and was worth every cent!!!",4
"Never another LG product

I put up with this phone for a year. There are many engineering problems with it. The touch pad is so sensitive that if you touch it to your cheek while using it, it will hang up your call, open menus, etc. The dialing buttons are so small that it was rare to dial a whole ten-digit number without hitting two buttons at once. From when the phone was a few months old the headphone jack had to be jiggled to use it. Finally, two days after the warranty expired the send button stopped working completely. To dial a number that I had not previously saved I had to enter it (after several tries with the tiny buttons), save it into contacts, then select it from the contacts list. This phone was made for style, not use.",0
"Beware

Beware: No matter how many times you change the sensitivity of the buttons, if you live in a warm humid area, your touch pad is NOT going to work. If that's not enough for you not to buy it then I don't know what is.",0
"Good for the way I use it.

Reading some of the previous reviews for this phone, I think it's important to qualify my rating by describing how I use it.1. If I'm using it for more than a minute or two, I'm using a bluetooth wireless headset, and not speaking into the phone itself. This is not because of any problem with the phone, it's just easier NOT to have to hold the phone to my ear.2. If I'm using it in the car, it's paired with my parrot CK3100 lcd handsfree kit.3. I often use it as an MP3 player, and it works well for my (basic) needs - I just load a couple hundred songs onto it and set it to ""random"".Pros -1. It was free with a two year contract.2. It has paired (via Bluetooth) flawlessly with my car, my headset, and my computer.3. The menus are fairly intuitive, (but the owners manual IS a necessity)4. If you get a text message with a phone number in it, the VX8500 can extract and dial the number if you press the ""call"" button while the text message is on the screen (how cool is that!). This is a huge benefit in my line of work.5. The voice recognition system, while sometimes producing interesting results, is defiantly improved over LG's previous generation phones, and is very usable.6. It's the only thing I own my kids think is ""cool"".Cons -1. Not as ergonomic as a flip (clamshell)phone if you are holding it up to your face to talk.2. Much easier to damage it's ""always exposed"" screen than with a flip phone.3. The touch pad is ""touchy"".4. Despite it's name, it doesn't taste very good, even if you're REALLY HUNGRY.I really like my VX-8500, but I extensively researched all my options with Verizon before I ordered the phone. The experience I've had with the phone is better than I expected, and for that reason I am very happy with the VX500. One caveat - the phone comes with virtually NO acessories, and purchasing them from Verizon will cost you a small fortune. Go shopping for belt clips, headphones, and the cute little 2gb microSD card on ebay.You'll save a nice chunk of change.",3
"Maybe LG should think of giving it a battery like an Ipod

LG forgot that when they add an mp3 feature the phone is always going to be in use. I killed my battery after a month. I will charge it overnight and once it has idled for 12 hours with no calls or anything its dead. You cant give an ipod a cell phone battery. The chocolate is like an ipod it needs an ipod size battery (who would of thought? obviously the designers at LG didnt.) Only buy phone if all you are going to do is use the phone.",0
"chocolate phone is a scam

I've had this phone for a little over a month now and it is the worst phone I've had yet. It dies after about 7 hours, not including talking or using the mp3 function. I went to the store I bought it from to tell them how worthless it was and an employee who also had the chocolate said ""Yeah, its power lasts about half a day- I hate it."" An employee on the clock said they even hated it!! I have to charge it in the middle of the day if I want to use it at night. They offer a battery with 1.5x longer power but it sticks out the back and ruins the sleekness of its design. I pleaded to be given store credit but the manager told me ""Just pretend it doesn't have an mp3 function and its power will last alot longer"". So if you're considering buying the chocolate because it seems cool and plays mp3s, just remember that playing the mp3s kills it absurdly fast and manager at the verizon store recommends you don't use the mp3 function unless it is plugged in.Is being stuck with a cell phone that dies a little while after lunch cool? Hope this helps someone thinking of buying the chocolate phone...I wish I had read a review of it before I bought it.",0
"Watch out, Warranty & Service???

After two weeks waisting, I got a new LG Chocolate ordered from Amazon and found out the Camera key malfunction. DOA.1. I called LG and a lady said I should call Verizon. LG is repair center only not customer service.2, Then I called Verizon service dept. After couple checkups, restart, restore defaul, the nice guy told me that camera key failed and better bring it to Verizon store for service. Because that is brand new one (he checked my account), if I can bring in the whole package to store, they shoud replace a new one for me.3. I went to the Verizon store at Great Mall today with the whole package. After I showed then the Amzon invoice, the manager told me so cannot get a new one because I bought from Amazon. They can exchange me an old one through their order process. I asked the manager about the warranty and he told me they only replace new one to whom bought from Verizon directly.4. I called Amazon service dept and told a good support guy about my problem. He said no problem they can replace or exchange a new one form me. It did not surprise me at all that is basic policy every store provide to their custome. The question is who offer the phone warranty and services after 30 days or months. Do you think Amazon will provide that, of cause no, they is one of dealer only. Whom should we call? Who'll honor the warranty? If Verizon refuse to exange a brand new DOA phone, how can we expect for the rest of contract period.The whole manuals come with Verizon logo but even brand new one I cannot get a new replacement from their store. I told the Verizon sotre mangager about I can get services for my iPod from any Apple store nationalwide. He said ""Yes, I knew Apple can do that for their products. but you bought the phone from Amazon, Verizon cannot provide you a new replacement only can order a used one.""I provided my unpleasant experience for your reference. Hope that bring your attention while you choosing a new dealer, service provider and maker for your new phone.FYI, my 1st iPod got three replacements due to their hardware issues (battery, keypad). I bought a new iPod Video 60GB for my kid this year because I know I can get service for sure.",0
"Its very sensitive.. even at the lowest setting!

This phone is very touch sensitive even when I put it at the lowest setting. I apparently called my wife and left her a long 10 minute voicemail because the phone was in my pocket while driving to school. Also, its not too durable. My SD slot cover broke within the first 3 days I purchased it. If you want music, get an Ipod that will hold 30Gb instead of paying for the music kit for an extra $100.",1
"My impression after 1 week with Chocolate

PROS:- Small body- No protruding antenna- Nice big screen- Plays MP3's and allows you to make playlists- Voice Commands- Looks cool- Good signal so far, drops fewer calls than my last phone- Memory card expansion slotCONS:- Of the 100 MP3's I tried to sync, only half got transferred... and the rest generated generic errors. There doesn't appear to be any rhyme or reason for the failures.- The ""OK"" button is small and even after I've gotten the hang of the ""touch"" buttons, I frequently need to push ""OK"" 3 or 4 times before I get it to register.- Screen is unprotected. There isn't a rim around the screen edges or any other type of protection for keeping the face of the phone from getting scratched. To do my best in keeping the screen protected, I've attached the phone to a lanyard and have been wearing it around my neck since the day I got it... and yet there are still a couple of small scratches already. I hope there will be a way to easily replace the face, because I'm sure even the most careful person will have scratches all over the place in less than a year.I bought the essentials kit, and have enjoyed listening to music through the headphones. One day while I was cleaning the garage, I just played all the songs in shuffle mode and listened through the internal speaker and it wasn't too bad. My wife just got a 30G Video Ipod last month for her birthday, and she is jealous of my Chocolate phone already :)",4
"Not worth your time

I first got the chocolate about 6 months ago, I didn't have trouble with it until recently.My first lasted me about 5 months, and it just turned itself off, and wouldn't return on. It would just show the verizon wireless page, and then turn off, then on, then off. It had an internal malfunction in the hard drive, and wasn't my fault. I am very good with my phones mind you.My second now is freezing, and not turning on unless it's charging, which only happened once, but still.Someone I know who also has the phone is now going onto her fifth chocolate, you read that correctly FIFTH.LG needs to figure things out with their phones before they mass produce them, because this type of malfunctioning behavior is unacceptable for the price we pay for these phones.If you are going to get this phone, please reconsider. I would also be cautious about the newer model of the chocolate. I have been so infuriated with this phone, and the lack of care put into it's development.",0
"Don't do it!

I've gone through three of these things in one year. On two of them, the screen randomly went totally white. So I can't see anything, literally. It's a joke. On my third, the slider bit started to come off after too many slides. Just avoid it and probably LG in general.",0
"Inner charging port is CRAP

Purchased 4 chocolates in July 07. By January 07, 3 of the 4 had broken charging ports. When I returned them to the store, they replaced all three phones at $50 each. I was not happy. Technician said he had ""never seen this type of problem before."" Less than 1 month after the first repair, I had to take one phone back because the charging port pulled right out of the phone and was still stuck to the charging cord! I took the phone and charger back with the port still stuck on it.They tested the cord and it worked fine with other chocolates that were in the shop. They replaced this phone AGAIN... luckily it was at no charge.Now, the one that wasn't broken initially is acting up. It won't charge or when it is charging, one bump on the wire and it stops charging altogether. And, yes we are using changing our power cords to be sure it's not just one cord that's creating the problems.MANY of my friends have had the same problems, yet Verizon says ""they have never seen this happen before"". What a load of crap.I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER LG PRODUCT AS LONG AS I LIVE and as soon as my contact is up with Verizon, I'm going to AT&T;.",0
"Love Chocolate

I have had this phone for a week and so far I have had no problems with it. The buttons on the side are not as sensative as others have claimed and so far it has not made any phone calls on it's own. The touch pad is a bit sensative which can be set to less sensative. It may take a few attempts to go where you want it to but it can also be set to the classic mode with the task bar at the top of the screen instead of the wheel option in ""Rock and Roll"" theme, which makes it easier to navigate. I love this phone...I purchased a snap on case which keeps the side buttons indented farther in and less likely to be pushed in when the phone is in a pocket or purse. I gave it only 4 stars because of the lack of a speaker phone option which some claim it has but it is hard to find...The owners manual doesn't mention a speaker phone option at all.",3
"Buyer beware... this phone is seriously flawed by design!

I loved this phone for the first 8 months I had it. It was sleek and stylish. Then, similar to others, it just went crazy on me!There was nothing in particular that caused the touch screen insanity on my model. I had dropped it a few times, but nothing major and the touch screen always worked afterward. Then when just going through the menus, the touch commands would suddenly ""stick"" causing all kinds of craziness.Then the touch screen just decided to work when it wanted to. I would literally be tapping hard on the buttons to get it to work... and it would just randomly execute a command (not the one I was looking for).Soon the touch screen just stopped working, which brings me to the phones biggest design flaw... you need the touch screen to send a call! Even if you dial in a call, you have to press the touch screen to get it to send. When the touch screen doesnt work, the phone is completely useless!I took the phone back to Verizon 11 months after taking possession of it, expecting nothing to be done. To my great surprise, they exchanged it out on the spot (+1 verizon!). Unfortunately, I know that it is only a matter of time until my phone becomes a glorified paperweight again.Looking at the new chocolate, it appears that LG has fixed the major design problems of the original... coincidence?Please, please dont buy the original chocolate. I would hate to see others have such an unreliable phone.",0
"sleek and cool but completely impractical and faulty

i jumped on the chocolate bandwagon early, before adequate review were available. big mistake. the phone is aesthetically pleasing and the feel is solid. however, its practically deserves a grade of ""F"". i can't dial any of my numbers! the touch sensor pad either 1) goes haywire and starts pressing itself a million times per second, or 2) doesn't want to be pressed at all. i've set the sensor level at different levels but makes no difference. also, the buttons are so tiny that i can't access my voicemail w/o dialing the wrong #s... and my fingers are tiny.i am so frustrated and stressed out b/c i can't use any basic functions. the makers were thinking of cool features and ignoring the basics.",0
"It's pretty...but not very functional

I have had this phone for about 3 months. Overall I am moderately pleased with this phone.Pros:- It looks cool with the red and black colors- 1.3 megapixel phone, with the lens protected when not in use to reduce scratching- An easily navigatible mp3 player- The sound quality is moderate...I would give it a 6/10, granted a 10/10 would require more base which I feel is not available on cell phones now- Is good at picking up a signal- Can get around buying Verizon's mp3 package ($30) and instead buy a micro sd card and sd card reader. The mp3 slot is expandable up to 2GB (about 500 songs.)- You can upload your own ringtones. You first have to compose them online (try bitpim) and the you use Bluetooth to send the ringtones to the phone's memory - not your expandable (micro sd) memory.- Bluetooth compatible. But you cannot send songs to other bluetooth phones.Cons:- Horrible battery life. I even have the screen backlight set to the lowest setting without the screen light being off(5 seconds) and the numerical button backlight off. With moderate daily use (maybe 5 calls around 2 minutes apiece) and about an hour on the extended network, my phone lasts about a day and 1/2. So...about 40 hours, if I'm lucky. What happened to the 300+ hours of standby time? I charge my phone every night in fear of it dying the next day if I make lengthier or more calls.- When connected to voicemail and pressing buttons (to delete, save messages, entering passwords...etc) the touchpad becomes active. When I return to the call, the phone often thinks my face is pressing buttons, when I do not mean to. This also occurs when in a phonecall and I have to search for a contact in my phone. I have to be very careful after navigating, until the phone becomes locked again.- Only works on digital signals - so the battery drains quickly when in rural areas, or when you are talking on the extended network.The main thing is the battery life. If that was better (i.e. my old phone lasted 2 days on a charge, and that was after 2 years of use) I'd give this phone a 5. I think it is pretty ridiculous that on a new battery, I am forced to charge it every night. I have not used Bluetooth a lot yet, I hope this feature in addition to a Bluetooth headset will not drain my battery too horribly.",2
"very impressed

When my family switched to verizon wireless, I did extensive research to find the right phone. because we bought through shockcity, my choices were pretty limited. in the end, i settled on this phone.lets just say that i was extremely surprised to find what a great phone it was. call quality wasn't perfect-probably equivalent to my house phone, but i had no troubles understanding people, and the phone was very loud. once you get used to the touch wheel, it is beyond better than a regular phone's controls. the menu is set up nicely and is very attractive-way better than the menu style of other verizon wireless phones. the camera was ok, like your average phone probably. at the store i tried out the mp3 player on one of the employees phones and found it to be acceptable-easily as good as an ipod. the only downside is that for the biggest memory card (about equal to an ipod mini-2gb) you have to spend $100 more and buy the music essentials kit ($30) so only invest in this phone as an mp3 player if you want to go the extra cost. i would call it worth it though.sadly, my family is switching to cingular now so i have to return the phone. i have grown so attached to it in the 15 day trial period and am really depressed to see it go! i have gotten so many compliments on this phone and it never lets me down!!!though all my research, i have concluded that this is the all around best verizon wireless phone you can buy-way cooler than the razr and a great size!",4
"Speaker phone enabled with firmware ver 4

FYI. The newly released firmware version 4 actually enabled the speaker phone function.",3
"A Sleek, Beautiful, Stylish NIGHTMARE POS - Caveat Emptor

I was one of the ""Pioneers"" who purchased the Chocolate phone at the end of July 2006. Keep in mind Pioneers are the people on the side of the trail with arrows in their backs. I purchased this phone over the Razr because of its (supposedly) superior support for MP3s and ease of adding storage cards. I also figured this would short-circuit the need for me to get an iPod, or some such. I also liked the Bluetooth support,the nice looks and the excellent display. Now I know it has the Good, the Bad, and the UglyThe Good* Stylish, with a solid feeling.* The menu and arrow keys are kinda cool* Accepts industry standard MicroSD cards (up to 2 GB capacity as of this writing)The Bad* No opportunity for MP3 customizations. You either download from Verizon VCast $ervice$, or you copy manually to an SD card. However, it does not (AFAIK) accept ordered playlists.* Bluetooth reception is horrible. I used at least three headsets I knew to work well with phones. Can you hear me now? Now? Without the headset? Good.* Placement of buttons takes getting used to. Wouldn't you have the End Call button on the face, in the corresponding position to the Start Call button? Not here - it's on the side.* Single adapter for everything. You can't plug in a corded headset AND the charger at the same time. Bluetooth does get around this but see above.* Don't put it next to your ear and talk for a while. This sucker gets hot.* Battery life is mediocre, and the battery meter misleads. ""OK, three bars - I'm good for at least another hour"". Fifteen minutes later the phone is powering down.* No voice tags to train - BUT you have to train yourself to talk like a Korean woman with a psuedo English accent.The Ugly* Don't drop it, or even set it down hard. Don't squeeze it (such as getting in your car with a hip holster). I purchased Verizon's hip holster for $20 (?!?) and the thing has slipped out innumerable times, especially when I get up after sitting down. Practice carrying an egg around. The only difference is the Chocolate phone is more fragile.* The touch buttons worked fine for about a month. After that, they did their own thing, and sometimes actually did what I wanted. Push the call button to retrieve recent calls - nothing. Press it again. Nothing. Hover your finger over it - now it's calling someone radomly from the list.* With my own eyes, I saw this phone turn on and dial someone, apparently from the pressure of my walking by. I had a $450 bill one month because of random calls made. Verizon said since they originated from my phone and since I hadn't reported it stolen, the charges were mine. Like I would call for the correct time in Perth, Australia at 3 AM?* Call quality is now horrible. Remember how the phone slipped out of VERIZON's holster? I've dropped my share of cell phones, but never with these kinds of adverse reactions.* THE WORST? Sometimes the phone will ring when people are calling. If I have it set to vibrate, it _may_ actually vibrate. Sometimes it will let me pick up when I identify people are calling. OK, so 4 out of 5 times it will work and tell me someone is calling. I just have to guess what happened that one time out of five. And no, I have never put it in Silent Mode.If you are thinking of getting a Chocolate phone, just turn around and walk away. Walk fast and far. However, if you like poor call quality, or if you like the excitement of not being sure what will happen when you push a button, or if you like handling fragile object that may spontaneously disintegrate, buy this phone.THE BOTTOM LINE? If you're buying a moblile phone, get one that does that really well, and disregard all the fancy feature. The Chocolate is an example of a phone that tries to be a Jack of All Trades, but is actually a master of none. I would much rather have less functionality, if it does what I need. Consequently, I switched back to my trusty LG VX6000 and am leaving the media playing to my Pocket PC. Since Verizon won't let me exchange this pretty piece of junk, I can't get my ""Two every two"" until July 2008.Caveat Emptor - Let the Buyer Beware.",0
"Very Pleased

I use my cell phone for business. I am less interested in the MP3 player and have not even tried to use it yet.I wanted a small, smart-looking phone with Bluetooth.Out of the box, it took me a day or so to get used to the touch and feel. After the first day, it was fine. I find it very simple to use and, in many ways, more efficient than my old Nokia (vendor of choice) phones. The touch sensitive navigation is easy to use, once you get the hang of it, and has adjustable sensitivity (contrary to some reports).The slide is comparable to a flip phone, in my opinion. However, I programmed in some voice sensitive dialing. Now, I don't have to flip the phone open to answer or call (when calling one of my usual numbers). I only have to flip it open to text or to dial an unusual number.I coupled the phone with a Plantronics 510 headset. I find the combo to be unsurpassed. I am new to Verizon, coming from another vendor, so I am very pleased with the entire setup (Verizon, Chocolate, and Plantronics Bluetooth 510). The price-point is very acceptable considering the competition.My advice, should you buy the phone, is to go through the user guide thoroughly. There are lots of features and it seems many people are missing capabilities that are readily available.",3
"Was expecting a GREAT phone but got a GOOD phone

Okay just got mine 4 days ago and it was a little hard to get use to with the navigation. system but got it down. I'm having trouble getting my mp3's on the phone and I have the music essential kit. But they didn't tell me that it doesn't work with Media Player 11 beta so I'm in the middle of uninstalling it and going back to 10.As for no being able to get the MP3's you already own as ring tones. Well you can just send it to your mobile phone as an attachment on an email and it will have the option of setting it as a ring tone. I really like that. I would have gotten the V instead of this for ease of texting and also for my MP3 collection. The only reason why I didn't get a V was because it only supports up to 1GB mini SD and also you can't set your MP3's as ring tones you got to pay for them. That's BS in my eyes because I already own the CD so why should I have to pay for it as a ring tone.I recommend getting a vinyl protector for the screen and also because it's in piano black it shows finger prints really badly. Oh forget about using a wired headphone with this go with the Bluetooth option. Because it SUCKS hooking up a half inch adaptor to your phone so you can jack your headphones in to listen to music.But all in all I agree that this phone is for the masses I would have like to of seen a built in headphone jack and make it a lot easier to put your MP3 collection on the phone. I would say BUY it for it's size and looks but NOT to replace your IPOD or ZEN MP3 player.Hope this was useful to you.",3
"Doesn't live up to the hype

I picked up the verizon chocolate phone shortly after its release. At first, I loved it. The sensors and its slick look was great. It took a while to get used to, and I still get a good laugh whenever one of my friends asks to use it.My first problem was with the lack of protection. My purse was a bit rough on it and I now have several very noticible scratches along the screen. The phone's sensors have also become a problem for me. They don't work when the phone is charging, making the phone virtually useless when it's charging. My phone is only a few months old, but already the sensors are sometimes refusing to work. The phone also 'tweaks' out sometimes, scrolling non-stop through lists while I don't press a button. It also begins calling people occasionaly, even if I don't press anything.It's very clear this phone is not going to make it through the two years I need it to last. I'm not sure if the newer chocolate model has resolved some of these tech issues, but I do not recommend this phone to anyone. It's a cool phone with a slick look, but it is also fragile, difficult, and unreliable.",1
"Not as impressed as I thought I would be

I purchased my LG Chocolate shortly after it became available online. My friends were all envious and I was approached by people I didn't even know when they saw me with it. So I was popular for awhile.I decided to wait to write my review until after I had the phone for at least 6 months (had it for almost a year now). I knew it was a lot different than my old phone and would take time to get used to.First off, I don't like the ""touch pad"". You can adjust the sensitivity level, but I have rather large fingers (for a woman). It takes special effort for me to avoid hitting the wrong arrows/numbers, which makes it very hard to navigate through the menu. Also, I enjoyed playing games on my old phone. For me, the Chocolate is almost impossible to play games on because of this issue. Even though I own an IPod, I have tried to use the MP3 capabilities of the phone, but have never quite gotten the swing of taking a call while listening to songs; basically hung on friends trying. Although the slide feature is nice, I still prefer my old flip-to-open phone.On the plus side, it fits really nice in my purse or pocket. I never cared for having to clip my old phone to my pants and it was too bulky to slip into a pocket. Although it does seem to get ""smudgy"" a lot, it's very easy to clean with a tissue and a little rubbing alcohol.I've had a couple minor issues with losing the sound (they could hear me, but I couldn't hear them) and then suddenly it would return after power-cycling it. This happens from time to time and although I was able to resolve the issue myself, it's been annoying for me on several occasions.All in all, if I could go back to last summer, knowing what I know now, I probably would not have purchased the Chocolate. I'm not one of those ""cell phone power users"" and typically never come close to using all of my 450 minutes per month. I'm not sure that if I were I'd be any happier with this phone. I can see that others that have posted a review have been happy with it, so maybe it's just me.***7/11/07 Since I started having some new problems with my phone, I decided to edit my review. This could be due to the warm, humid weather (per another review) or maybe my phone is now possessed, but all I have to do and touch the thing and it calls the last person in my history list. The phone is suppose to be locked when closed and this shouldn't happen, but while at work and had my phone on my desk I simply moved it out of my way (didn't open) and when I looked over I saw the light on and it was in the middle of a call to, thank heavens, my house phone (last number dialed in my history). Then I opened it one day after that to make a call and it immediately started dialing the last number in the call history. I closed it and opened it again and the same thing happened. I would ""end"" that call and immediately it would start dialing again. Grrr. I couldn't even turn the thing off because it just kept re-dialing. I took the battery off to stop it. I changed the sensitivity level and then it arrow pad wouldn't work at all. My rating is now a half star...and dropping",1
"Great phone with minor annoyances

I've jumped on the chocolate band wagon...I finally purchased the LG Cherry Chocolate phone from Verizon after reading the 100+ reviews on here and many other sites. The huge discount helped too. I got it for $49.99 with a 2 year contract. I've played with it for a few days to gauge its worth. Anyways here are the pros and cons of the phone. I don't plan on using the music function of it so I can't comment on it.PROS:1. Super sleek, slider design2. Definitely aesthically pleasing3. It is easy to navigate once you play around with the phone a bit and skim the manual. I personally didn't read the manual I just skimmed it for the parts of the phone I didn't know how to work.4. I love the touch sensitive keypad.. just set it to medium and it won't be super sensitive.5. Crystal clear reception - feels like you are talking on a land line.6. Large, clear screen.7. Takes pretty decent photos. I've discovered you can hit the camera button on the right side of the phone to take pictures instead of hitting the OK button.8. Keypad itself is easy to use. You do not have to mush the keys to send text msgs or whatnot. However I have noticed sending text msgs to certain service providers takes a while or gets lost in cyber space but that could just be Verizon.9. Speakerphone :)CONS:1. THE BATTERY LIFE... stinks. I don't use the MP3 function of it and don't talk a lot on the phone. The battery goes pretty quick. I left it sitting for a day and it already went down one battery bar. I've noticed that using VCAST/mobile web makes the battery drain quick. I have since purchased an extra battery.2.It is expensive to download ringtones and it is pointless for me to get the music essentials pack for $30 because I have iTunes and an iPod and the files are not compatible. BTW.. the music pack only works on PC's not MAC's.3. The OK button: if you don't touch it EXACTLY on point it hits one of the up/down/left/right keys instead and you end up on a different area of the phone. Not a huge deal for me.4. There isn't a ton of memory on this phone so you will need to purchase an extra memory card if you plan to dl games or music onto it. Also you need to buy their special headphones and USB cable for music. This doesn't affect me as I don't plan to use it as a MP3 player.So far I have not muted anyone or misdialed anyone as the phone locks when closed or not in use. I did however call someone by accident as I was entering their name into my contacts list. I love this phone. I'm just afraid of scratching it but so far so good. The fingerprint issue is easily solved: just clean it off with a tissue or your shirt.I would recommend this phone if you can handle the touch sensitive keypad and love the look. It is definitely one of the better phones I've had in a long time and I absolutely love it. If you plan to use the music part of it to be ready to fork over extra cash for a memory card, the music kit, and an extra battery.I hope this review helped. :)",3
"Looks good, gotta pay for extras

I got my phone for $50 with verizon's new every two plan, so the price was great. However, i was unable to get music on the phone right out of the box unless i downloaded songs from the phone. Obviously i don't want to pay for songs i already own and Verizon does present 2 options here. Buy their music essentials kit or buy a micro sc card and reader. This is very disappointing. It seems the music playing capabilities are useless without purchasing some extras.The phone is very nice looking and getting used to the buttons was quite easy. Nice size for the phone as well. Oddly, my vibrate stopped working after 1 day and verizon is providing me with a replacement phone. I've never had a problem with my 2 previous LG phones, so this was a surprise. Lack of a speaker phone is also disappointing. Especially considering the phone has an external speaker and voice recognition.I was really expecting more from verizon's latest marquee product. But for the price I paid, it's good for what it is to me: just a nice looking phone.",2
"LG Chocolate

Im disappointed with this phone. You pay $200 and it doesnt even come with a headset to listen to the music. On tv it says it has all of these features but its a joke cuz nothing is free. You shouldnt have to pay for all of these ""extras,"" they should be included. I actually like the phone but do yourself a favor and get a normal phone. Im giving it a bad review, not because its a bad phone but because Verizon is cheap and everything is ""big business."" What im trying to say is that its not worth nearly what your paying for it.",1
"not impressed

I have the phone for 5 days now.it is a nice small phone, but as someone else said the sensitivity of the touch pad is frustrating even on low.the speaker is in the rear of the device and there is no separate ear plug port making it not compatible to all those earbuds you have from your old phones.I am using V-cast for the month free the clips are a couple of minutes long. I am not sure if you get full half hour of programs with subscription.Battery is used very quickly when you use Vcast or ""get it now"".i am still thinking about sending it back for the LG v3800 which my husband has. it is easier to handle and the two large speakers on phone makes it a better mp3 player.and lastly yes Verizon gives you user guides but they are from verizon and not LG.",1
"OK, but not for Mac

I bought this at a Verizon store and then returned it after finding out it wouldn't work with my Mac, despite the salesman's urging that it would.OK, I could make it work if I really wanted to work at it, but I have two iPods and couldn't justify the extra effort.I was suprised it didn't have a headphone jack built in. Too bad.Overall, if you have a PC and not an iPod I suppose this could be fun (after some major additional purchases) but it pretty much left me flat.",2
"Dont put to much stock into the negitive reviews

I recently bought this phone for my sons 17th birthday. I had read the other reviews on this phone and put alot of thought and consideration into buying it. I understand that yes the battery life isnt like one of those other phones but it really isnt as bad as what everyone else will have you believe either. Theres alot to this phone so yes in light of that it will use up the battery life but not as fast as these negitive people will have you believeing. My son will put it on the charger on night when he goes to bed then unplug it in the morning and has it with him when he leaves for school.It'll last him like a day and a half maybe longer and thats with txting and going onto v-cast(which is so awesome)and regular talking on the phone. In all honesty I felt that some people were being way to picky and exaggerated a lot. With the key pad and its sensitivity -- well my son has yet to have a problem with that and he has his set on high sensitivity and has not had a problem. So either these people dont know how to really talk on their cell phones or they are overly critical and have nothing else to complain about so they have to complain about this phone. Obviously you have to charge your cell phone no matter what kind it is.Its not gonna run for weeks at a time with one charge like some of these clueless people feel it should be. Its an awesome phone my son loves it hes had it for a month now and if a teenager doesnt have a complaint about something well then I guess that says it all.",4
"totally worthless, don't be fooled.

First off, this does not even warrant ONE STAR. This phone is absolute trash. It might look great but in reality it is a users nightmare. The phone's biggest problem is the 'touch' buttons on the front. Adjusting the sensitivity will not solve the problem. Picking up the phone and placing it to your ear is liable to cause any number of annoying pushes on the keypad. You might mute the call, hang up, or who knows what else. Like other users, the cool factor wore off in about 3 days when I realized what I was in for. Now, many months later, if you just touch the call button ONE TIME it starts calling the last person on your list. Put the phone in your pocket? FORGET ABOUT IT! The phone will dial at random.....it should come with extra minutes from VZ because you will sure enough burn through them with all the 'accidental' calls. It's ridiculous to have to treat this phone like this so that you don't accidentally dial a call. It is by far, the worst phone I've ever used. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. If you've recently bought the phone and are still within the return window, RETURN IT!",0
"Unplanned calls

I am frustrated with the Chocolate. It sometimes automaticly connects and begins calling someone when I open the phone. The touch pad is extremely sensitive and is constantly sending me places I don't want to go. In the end I have given up out of frustation and bought another phone that is less annoying.",0
"Great Cell Phone

The LG Chocolate is a great cell phone! Its true about ""ghost"" calling, as it happened to me once. Since then, it's been the best cell phone I've had. The battery lasts a long time if you customize the settings to conserve power. Verizon has installed speaker phone on this cell but earlier versions does not have this feature. I don't use the music features although I may eventually. I was due a new phone and am glad I picked the LG Chocolate. The price was right and the camera is awesome!I think you'll like this phone; just try and get it for free and save some money!",4
"Choco-doody

As already mentioned, touchpads are nightmarishly bad. Phone has often needed hard-reboot or even battery removal to recover ""glitches"". Menu is arduous, tedious and non-intuitive. Function for hanging up or switching over calls was designed by monkeys. Phone makes ghost calls (called my friend with a new baby at 12:30a.m.!). Heat sensitive touchpads become non-functional and erratic in cold climates. Headphones with the music essentials kit won't stay in my ears, sound like doodoo, and eat the battery in a few hours. To set an alarm is one of the deepest functions in the menu tree. Limited to using the horrible robot ringtones or BUYING one from Verizon.other than that, the phone looks great!This will be my last LG product.",1
"Really wanted to like it

I bought this phone in August and really wanted to like it. I used the MP3 player, the camera, the phone and most everything else including VCast. Shortly after getting the phone, I noticed that it would call people on its own and would do many things even if I only touched one button. When it started getting cold, I found that buttons and the phone would freeze and I could not use them. The touch pad would seem overly sensitive at times and at other times I had to hit the pad very hard to get any result even though I had the sensitivity set at medium.Needless to say, I have purchased a new phone, hopefully with better results. I do have to disagree with one of the reviewers in that the people at Verizon were very helpful and understanding when I explained my problem and while they did not let me just trade phones, they did help me a little in getting my new one.",1
"Great Phone!

This phone is everything they say it is and more! (with only a couple of annoyances) I use the MP3 player every day, I have 500 songs on a 1GB microSD card. (64kbps wma) It sounds great considering that it's a phone that also plays music. The VZ Navigator GPS system; I love it! A colleauge of mine carrys a cell phone, a PDA and a GPS reciever to connect to his PDA. He could not believe how great the VZ Navigator is with its maps, business finders, verbal driving directions, aetc... although, at $10.00 a month... or $3.00 a day, it can eventually get to be alot more expensive than a dedicated gps nav system. But my favorite feature is the ability to use this phone as a high speed modem. I live in the country and have no access to cable or DSL access. I recently discovered a plan from verizon for $60.00 (additional) a month that allows me to connect my phone to my computer and get broad band access. I get 400-500 Mbps connection consistantly which surely beats the 46Kbps I was getting from dialup. It makes the internet fun again. Althought the plan claims unlimited data, you are limited to 5GB per moth of transfer, so beware of the small print. The only thind I don't like is that my face hits the touch sensitive buttons when I talk on the phone, but this is something I learned to avoid. My bluetooth headset elimnates that problem 100%. The camera is over 1 megapixel and works very well, takes nice video, too. Also has a voice recorder, web browser, calculator, games, ... I could go on and on, but I won't. This is a great phone!",3
"Nice Multi Function Device

For a multi function device this has quite a bang. The Phone quality is nice and has several functions I use alot including the three different alarms which I can set to go off only on weekdays. Taken a couple of notes with the note pad when no pen was available. The Speaker phone is OK but could be better or louder (the Razor speakerphone is very nice).I have had a couple of the accidental calls, but nothing too terrible. The interface is a bit touchy but I can handle it well enough. I'm stoked about the functionality. A friend has called his non user friendly, but I feel it can be learned well enough. I am coming from a very basic phone as well.I tested the time the battery lasted with no SD card and no Bluetooth headset and got about 3-4 days out of the battery.Got a 1 GB micro SD card for music. Stored about 175 songs. Had to put them all in one directory. The music play on the speaker is lame. I did not want to try to listen with an adapter (provided) with a wired headset. So, I bought the Bluetooth Motorola HG 820 (?) now this made the music player much more enjoyable and more fun than an Ipod nano. With this set up i can pair with my laptop and phone at the same time wirelessly .. very cool.The battery does drain quickly with this set up though . listening to alot of music lasted about 1 day.*** I did find a trick though. If you are not listening to music , take the SD card out (just halfway - these things are delicate) and push it pack in. This seems to keep the battery from pulling from the SD card. You will notice when queing a song that the player will initialize the card. This,I beleive, is what causes a drain by continually reading the card. You will need to do this each time you stop listening to music to maximize battery life. Its a bit of a pain but seems to work.The camera takes a decent picture for a camera phone. Nothing stellar, but its nice to have.Video is OK has well ..... if you have nothing else available this will help you save some memories or take notes..Again for a mutlifunction device it works well. It is no Ipod as far as the interface or battery life goes. But this things has a decent feel like the Ipod and feels fairly cool. If I could only have 1 device with me at a time I would choose this one. (with the battery charger )",3
"Can't tell a phone by its cover

Yes, it's pretty, but it isn't easy to use. I really dislike the touch pad -- sometimes it works right away when you press a button, and sometimes it doesn't.You have to slide it completely out of the case to answer it.The MP3 player isn't as easy to program as your average MP3 player. I'm not sure why I want one in my phone anyway.It is definitely not worth the hype.",0
"great phone, a worthy upgrade.

This is my first phone that I've spent any money one... every other time I've opted for the $0.01 free phone. I'm glad I chose this one.Everything is slick, and I've had many compliments on it already. ""ooh, chocolate.""What I like: great menus, the voice navigation feature is awesome, easy to operate. I haven't tried the mp3 player. The camera seems on par with other camera phones, and I especially like that the lens is hidden when the slider is down. Protects it.Audio quality is great and even without a visible antenna, I seem to get much better signal than before. The text messaging works so well, too, that I actually upped my text-message cell plan in anticipation of using it often.I'm not crazy about the rubbery covers that hide the miniSD and recharge jacks. They feel flimsy and feel as if they may break off. Of course the finish is glossy and beautiful and I'm absolutely sure I'll scratch it horribly within a week. I'd recommend a sleeve or case.",4
"Difficult Interface

I had some time to spend with this phone and found the interface very confusing. I was never quite for sure what motions were actually doing what. In some areas of the phone, you just barely lay your finger down and it causes something to happen, in other areas, the right amount of assumed pressure is required.Since then, I have listened a tech review of the phone and it was described as having a steep learning curve on familiarizing one's self with the interface, so I didn't feel so bad. Plus, it is probably the first phone I ever felt confused using.It does look nice, but I would not compare it near to the style of an iPod Nano, though, as some have.",1
"Not bad, but overlooked features

This phone performs well as a phone, but relies too much on form and not enough on function. It is sleek, aesthetically pleasing, and performs well as a phone, with clear call quality. The menus are fairly straightforward to navigate, and has lots of options to personalize the phone, but that's where the positives end. There are simply too many overlooked details to give this phone a positive review. First of all, this phone features mp3 support as a key feature, but lacks a headphone jack! Instead you must use a bulky adaptor in the phone's charger port to listen w/ headphones... a huge oversight in my opinion. Second, the phone makes it too difficult to add music to the phone, there isn't any working software for syncing music with the phone. There is supposed to be software that works with windows media player, but it has never worked for me and Verizon couldn't make it work for me either. After talking to their customer support people for hours, they finally just told me that it couldn't work and claimed there were known issues with it. Instead, you have to add files to a SD card (not included) manually. It's a hassle and unnecessary for a phone that boasts it's great mp3 support. Verizon however will happily have you download music from their own Vcast service... that feature apparently works fine. Gee, I wonder why? Second, the menu navigation desperately needs shortcut keys, it takes too many screen taps to access the simple things, like your address book. It's cumbersome with no reason for it. Third, with almost any service you want to use, Verizon makes you use their own pay for use service. Adding something like an mp3 ringtone must be done with their service, you can't just add your own mp3 format music clip and assign it as a ringtone. Lastly, this phone has had many issues where the battery inexplicably drains in a matter of hours, even without use! The issue is apparently due to the phone searching between 3 different types of networks in some areas. Unfortunately, I use the phone in one of these areas, and had to search the web to find a solution. Verizon told me it was the battery... it wasn't. Instead, some intrepid and friendly fellow chocolate users figured it out and shared their solution. You have to access a special hidden customization screen on the phone and turn off access to the alternative networks, so the phone would stop searching among them and draining the battery. Now it works fine, the battery lasts for days, but the downside is you can't use Vcast without turning the other networks back on. This is fine for me, as I don't use Vcast. But apparently this is not an uncommon problem (do a google search for verizon chocolate battery drain problem). Overall, I use the phone as simply a phone, and it works fine, but only because I was able to figure out the problem solutions on my own. I also don't use the mp3 function as it is too cumbersome (a real shame).",1
"The worst phone I ever owned

I was talked into this phone by the verizon sales person. It is impossible to dial without hitting the wrong numbers, the sound on your calls is terrible and people are constantly telling me they can't hear me. In order to use the v-cast function you have to pay 15.95 per month to have the download service plus the 1.99 per song - verizon didn't tell me that so now I have a crappy phone that I can't even download new songs without paying a ton of money. The worst phone I have ever owned.",0
"Good but touch sensitive

I didn't do any research before I bought this phone, I just feel for all the hype and commerical. I bought the 2gb card for the phone. I found the phone to be similiar to any other phone when you first bring it home. It took me a day or two to get everything setup. I got the Music package with the phone which was the only way that you can get music into your phone. The program was kind of a pain to get things into your phone, but my biggest issue was creating my own ringtones. I fail to understand why you should have to pay for ringtones that aren't really what you want. It you do some searching online, you can find ways to find your favorite song and make it your ring tone.Overall I like the phone, but it is touch sensitive, and will take a bit longer than other phones to get use too.-Bill",3
"Custom Ringtones

For those who would like to use their own music as custom ringtones. There is software out there that will allow you to upload your mp3's and use them as ringtones. You can find it at www.bitpim.org.I got the phone this week through my NE2. So far I love the interface and the new flash menus. Sound clarity and volume is good. I haven't had a chance to play around much with the music piece of it, I have an iPod so it's not really a priority for me. The lack of speakerphone is a negative but hopefully that will be rectified in the next firmware upgrade.",3
"It was cool at first.

I got this phone 7 months ago because it looked cool. No other reason. Ever since I got it, people have been complaining that they can't hear me very well, and I have some trouble hearing them too. Also, the buttons are so small that it creates problems when texting- pressing two buttons at once. You need a dialing wand or something. Other than that, I haven't had any problems with it until today, when it went completely haywire. Initially it just froze up, so I tried to turn it off, but the screen just went completely white. I had to take the battery off to get it to turn off, and I haven't been able to turn it back on since. When I try I sometimes get the white screen, sometimes I get the verizon logo. This is so frustrating.",1
"????

To: C. Milan (NJ) what is the new plan you are talking about? I want to get a phone and don't want to spend more than I have to. My nephew got this phone and he and my brother spent a while setting it up. I don't know how hard that was or exactly what that entailed, since I did not participate. Although he is not tech savvy, he seemed to understand it for the most part and was able to get the music, blue-tooth, downloads from the computer, etc. etc. all done at one time. Great looking phone, easy to use.",3
"So sexy...

This is IPOD in cellphones.Builtin Speaker and MP3 player which is well working with Windows MedialPlayer. Most of all, its style is so sexy...",4
"Wow - this is an incredible holder!

I recently received one of these mount/holders for my cell phone and its great. I read through the instructions (lots of them) and put it in my Yukon. I admit, I don't know how I kept track of my phone without this thing. Every cell phone user should have one. I am telling all my friends and their spouses about the UltiMount. Get one - they are great, no get two, they are that good.",4
"an eye opener

I have had this mount in my vehicle for about a year. I love it. My wife uses her phone for business every day and thought it would be a bother to have it mounted. Well a few weeks ago she was looking for her ringing cell phone and wasn't paying attention. She had a little fender bender. Luckily no serious damage. Well needless to say I installed a UltiMount in her vehicle and she now says she can't live without it. This is an absolute must for all who have cell phones, especially New York residents that have to comply with the new Hands-free law.",4
"Excellent Holder

I have resisted getting a holder for my phone for several years. Finally got tired of looking for my phone every couple of days. Ordered this UltiMount and love it. I was not too keen on the adhesive, but this one works. Had to get a second one for my boat. I can't believe some of the other junk out there. This holder is excellent - simply excellent.",4
"ProFit Universal Phone Mount

I had this product in my car for just over a year. I really liked it. It was easy to mount, compatible with any cell phone, etc. However, I found that, this summer, with my car being parked in an open parking lot during the day at work, the adhesive melted. I was not able to reattach the device to my dashboard.",1
"Not compatible with the Motorola P280 Phone

I almost lost my phone with this device. The Motorola P280 does not really have a good location to stick the adhesive sticker.",1
"This thing works!

I have an UltiMount in my 16-year-old sons 89 GMC Jimmy. It works, he always has his phone there and we can contact him because he can find his phone. I think it makes him a safer driver because he does not have to fumble for the phone; it is always within arms reach. I also use one to hold my phone at my desk when I am calling out of my home office. It is totally adjustable and looks good too! I recommend them to everyone. The instructions are great and the kit is complete. You get a car mount, belt clip and buttons that will work on Nokia, or any other phones. This product is very good.",1
"Cool Holder

I have tried several different holders for my phone, none work as well as this one. My husband liked mine so much he bought one for himself and all his sales staff. Its just cool.",4
"stereo headphone adapter for Treo 650

Primary use case is for listening to music on airplane flights, with the mobile phone radio off. Connection to Palm Treo 650 requires quite a bit of force. The electrical signal connection is spotty, but fiddling a bit gets the earphone output working consistently.",1
"Didn't work

It may just be the particular one I got, but it only worked in the right ear.",0
"Exactly what I wanted!

It works great, the seller eforcity shipped out same day, item arrived in perfect condition. highly recommend!",4
"Nice

Looking at the product I thought, ""how is this thing going to stay in my ear with out falling out?"" But it worked out great. This was a very inexpensive headset, especially considering how well it worked. Since I use public transportation, my friends always complain about the back ground noise. Using this headset most of my friends didn't realize that I was calling them from the bus.",4
"I miss my SideKick II

For those of you expressing frustration because you ordered this phone via Amazon and still haven't received it...Well You can have mine! I've read all of the on-line praises about this phone and still have yet to experience any of these great features. Why didn't I just stick w/ T-Mobile? :( My SK2 was just fine. I mostly used the internet and Yahoo and AOL Messenger on it, the calendar, t-mail, and text messaging. I was able to navigate from screen to screen w/o interrupting whatever the other one was doing, for example when I was accessing a website, I was able to go to yahoo messenger (or any other screen other than the web) w/o interrupting the internet load, and by the time I came back to the web my page would be loaded. Not the case w/ this Treo. 1st of all the pocket tunes is useless unless to invest in a SD memory card that is at least 1G. Yahoo messenger is the worst on it, it doesn't let you know when you have a message or if one of your friends signs on. It doesn't log your conversations, once you've read your yahoo message the info is deleted immediately, the amount of emotions (little facial expressions) you have access to is so limiting, and if you try to access a website while on Yahoo mssngr, or MSN mssgr, or AOL IM, and your are on the site for over 2 mins, it automatically logs you out of whatever IM site you were on .What made me interested in this phone was the fact that everyone raved about all of its features, E-mail, web access, video playback, scheduler etc. The TV that sprint provides is crappy you only get clips of shows, I have yet to experience any streaming radio, and no one in customer service seems to know either. The other channels are channels that no one even watches.And the Battery....That is a whole other story! I fully charged my phone overnight (100%), and by 12 noon the next day it was drained to like 63% and to 44% by 4pm.Very disappointed w/ this Trash. I am really considering just returning this thing, and I switched from T-Mobile to Sprint for a 2 year contract, can I deal w/ this for 2 years? I don't think so.The only reason it even got 2 stars was because the sound on the phone is crisp and clear. That is the only plus.",1
"Best device available at this time

While this is the best device available at this time. It needs to be a bit narrower. I feel it is too wide.",4
"What about the phone function

Was a long time palm supporter but now I would trade it all for something that works - Have not been happy with any of their smart(?) phones - too many things to go wrong - The 700p is great for surfing the web but as a phone I am almost better off with two tin cans and a string!",1
"Don't trust amazon

I share the same frustation with another reviewer about amazon. I ordered the phone 10 days ago and am yet to get a firm answer from amazon as to the reason for the delay. When I question them as to why they are showing the phone to be in stock; I was told this was due to a technical error on the website.",0
"The ULTIMATE Treo vs Blackberry Review!!!

I often hear debates over who has the better smartphone --- Palm or BlackBerry??I have two lines with Sprint PCS, with my personal line having a Treo 700p and my business line connected to a BlackBerry 8703First off - I love both phones! However, they are very different, particularly in their strengths and weaknesses --- my review is based upon how well each smartphone handles the following things -- PHONE FUNCTIONS- EMAIL- INTERNET- PHOTOGRAPHS- MULTIMEDIA (Music & Movies)- SPEAKERPHONE- BLUETOOTH- COMPUTER SYNCHRONIZATION- MISC - (Text Messaging, System Stability, PDA Functions)Okay..... here we go -1. PHONE FUNCTIONSFor me, the Treo 700p has much better phone functions --- this is mostly because of their touch screen capabilitiesWhen I wanna dial a number off of the Treo, I immediately start spelling the person's name on the keyboard, and I immediately go to my phone book, where I can touch the number I want to dialThe BlackBerry is a bit more complicated, as I cannot touch the screen --- therefore, I'm limited to dialing based upon scrolling to the right name and then pressing the numberOverall, the BlackBerry isn't bad ---- however, I know a lot of people like to use their phone while driving their car (with a bluetooth headset on) or like to use the phone in situations that require a quick reaction.... if you wanna use your phone in the car, then the Treo is the best choice, mainly because the touch screen allows one to go to any name and dial immediately --- as funny as this sounds, you can really only use a BlackBerry, for phone calls, in situations when you can give it total devotionWith that said.... if you are not dialing numbers while driving in the car, then the BlackBerry's phone functions are fine.... they take a bit longer to get going, due to scrolling.... but they get the job done just fine (and yes, you can use the keyboard to look up names in the address book, as well)2. EMAILOkay - this is really the only category where the BlackBerry really beats up the Treo 700 and beats it up GOOD!!!First off, email on the Treo 700p is no totally useless.... the Treo comes with VersaMail, a program that handles all POP, IMAP, and other email accounts with ease..... there's also a program available called CHATTER EMAIL for the Treo, which makes the Treo's email functions even faster and more versatileHowever, the big problem with Treo email is that one has to download the email --- in other words, you have to log onto ChatterMail or VersaMail and wait for a few mins as the program downloads all of the email you've received --- now you can configure a program like ChatterMail to be constantly downloading your email, so one receives it immediately, however this is a BAD choice because such a function basically keeps the Treo on a 'constant' phone call, as it downloads email --- in turn, your cell phone mins get eaten up, battery life goes down quickly, and phone calls are missed do to your phone being occupied on the 'other line'THe BlackBerry, on the other hand, downloads all of your emails immediately, without draining the battery, without interrupting phone calls, and without eating up your cell phone mins --- my BlackBerry can download my emails more immediately than my own laptopIn addition, the BlackBerry 8703 keyboard is absolutely awesome --- so I much more prefer to write emails over my BlackBerry than I do over my Treo 700pIn summary on this one, the BlackBerry is clearly much better with email.... and if email is the most important thing to you, then go BlackBerry for sure! --- however, the Treo 700p holds its own with email, provided that you are willing to wait and download your emails over something like Chatter or Versamail3. INTERNETBoth phones handle internet similarly, however, I would give the edge to the Treo 700p mostly because of the TOUCHSCREEN, as it allows one to navigate webpages with more freedomThat said, the BlackBerry is fien too, just a bit more limitedBoth phones can connect your laptop to the internet, depending on your cell service --- I've been very pleased with the Treo's ability to connect my laptop to the internet, provided that I use its USB cable with the program USB MODEM ----- I don't have as much experience doing this with my BlackBerry, but I have heard that the results are favorable when doing soEVDO speeds on both phones are very good4. PHOTOGRAPHSIf pictures are important, then the Treo 700p is the CLEAR winnerThe Treo 700p comes with a great multimedia program, fueld by an embedded Kinoma player, which can allow you to show off pictures with pretty good easeI'm a Mac user, so I use MarkSpace to get my pics onto my Treo and I'm very pleased with the Treo's ability to show off pictures --- the resolution and quality are shown off very wellI have yet to get pictures onto my BlackBerry though --- I have seen other friends of mine show off pictures on their BlackBerry, but the program does not seem as sophisticated or as user friendly as Palm'sClearly, the Treo 700p is made to handle pics, whereas the BlackBerry is lagging in this area5. MULTIMEDIA (Movies/Music)I am actually DEEPLY impressed with how well the Treo 700p can handle multimedia, both music and moviesI am a filmmaker myself --- with the use of the program, KINOMA PRODUCER, I have compressed many of my short films to small files, for the purposes of showing them off of my Treo to some friends --- the Treo 700p plays the files excellently, with sound coming out of the speakerphone and the resolutions of the films looking excellent!Even better is that the Treo 700p can handle MP4's and MPEG4's, allowing me to encode the best resolution and best sounding files onto my Treo ---- sadly, the Treo 700p cannot play songs downloaded from the iTunes Music Store, as those are copyright protected, but it will play anything that one encodes with my own devicesThe music/mp3 player on the Treo is also excellent, playing tunes through the speakerphone, or through the headphones that the Treo comes withAs far as I can tell, the BlackBerry 8703 does not have any multimedia functions, so good luck getting an MP4 or MPEG4 onto this thing ---- however, Blackberry is working on this, so future BlackBerry's will have this capability --- but if playing movies and music is important to you, then the Treo 700p is the only choice in this departmentLastly - important to include that the Treo 700p also has a built in camera and a built in camcorder --- and the camcorder movies taken on the Treo are actually pretty good quality! --- the BlackBerry 8703 has no camera and no camcorder6. SPEAKERPHONEThe Speakerphone on both phones is excellent and easy to use, with both being loud and clearIf speakerphone is your main buying point, then you couldn't go wrong with either phone7. BLUETOOTHBluetooth is very solid on both phonesI've been especially pleased with the Treo 700p, whose BlueTooth capabilities are much more solid and stable than the old Treo 650pThe BlackBerry seems to have few problems connecting with my bluetooth headset and other devices ---- I would say that both phones boast great bluetooth capabilities8. COMPUTER SYNCHROIt's important to note that I have a MAC and I sync all my phones off of my MacFor the Treo 700p, I use MarkSpace's Missing Sync, as Palm's software is terribleFor the BlackBerry, BB has launched free Mac-Syncing software, that can be found on their websiteSyncing any smartphone off of a Mac is never an easy thing and I've not been too happy with the processWith that said, I'm pleased with MarkSpace's Missing Sync as, for the most part, the program does a good job of syncing my Treo's contacts and calendars, as well as doing photos and music --- unfortunately, the syncing process seems to take forever (usually at least 35 mins) but syncing once a week isn't a big dealI was pleased with how well the BlackBerry synced to my Mac, however, none of the email addresses for my contacts have transferred --- so there are some kinks to work out, and it could be that I'm just not syncing it rightMain point - both phones sync fine with the Mac, but expect some minor probs --- however, for what its worth, I'm pretty satisified overall9. MISC - (Text Messaging, System Stability, PDA Functions)It is important to note that the BlackBerry is MUCH MORE stable than the Treo 700p --- I have had my BlackBerry shut down on me once in the last few months, whereas the Treo 700p probably shuts down once a weekSo if stability is important, than the BlackBerry is the way to goThe calendar and address book functions of both phones are excellent, but I would say that the Treo 700p's PDA functions are a 'bit' betterBoth phones are fine with text messaging, as well--- CONCLUSION ---If I could only use ONE of these phones, then I would definitely pick the Treo 700p --- the reasons why are because the multimedia functions very much impress me, as I like to store some pics and movies on thereIn addition, the phone functions are easier to navigate and the touchscreen is something that I couldn't live without on a daily basis --- text messaging, bluetooth, and PDA functions are all excellent, as well, with email being the only thing that lags (but even that's not so bad)However, I love the BlackBerry's solid system and its excellent email performanceHaving one as my personal cellphone and the other as my business setup is the perfect balance --- however, I would give the slight edge to the Treo 700pWith that said --- if you want multimedia and other phone functions, in addition to better phone functions, then the Treo 700p is your phoneIf you are all business and clearly value EMAIL over multimedia, then the BlackBerry may be your best betHope that helpsPEACE AND LOVE & HAPPY BUYING!!!!Muhammad Ali Hasan",4
"Make this excellent device even better

The Treo 700 is a great device. It combines cellular phone, PDA, and wireless functionality, allowing you to check e-mail, surf the web, make phone calls, and keep your contacts and calendar.Be sure to buy an aftermarket USB cable (my favorite is by Seidio), which will allow you to charge and sync your treo 700 at the same time.By downloading a few aftermarket applications (do a search on google), you can make it play internet radio, play MP3's from a 1GB SD card, play some great games, and even use it to access the internet from your laptop while on the road. Here's what I use:1. Directory Assistant (by Rick Whitt)- This program allows you to easily look up and dial busines and residential telephone numbers and get driving directions and maps, without waiting as various web pages load. I know it sounds like a silly app, and I thought so too, but I now use it all the time to avoid dialing 411 and paying $1.25 per call. Best of all, its free (but you can and should make a donation).2. Atom Smash by Red Mercury Software- a great arkanoid style game.3. BackupBuddy VFS by Blue Nomad - back up the apps on your Treo.4. Blocks by Electron Hut - free Tetris Clone5. ChitChat Lite - a free MSN Messenger client6. Froggy by Tim Smith - Frogger clone.7. Galax by Tim Smith - Galaxian clone.8. PacMan by Horaco Ho - Duh.9. Pocket Tunes by NormSoft - great MP3 and internet radio player.10. PDANet by June Fabrics - Allows you to connect your laptop to your Treo and use the internet. Works great.11. FileZ by Nosleep software - your basic file manager for the Palm OS.12. Voice Dial - download - dial calls using the sound of your voice. Free to say numbers, but must buy to dial by name.13. Pocket DVD Studio - allows you to compress DVD movies so that they can fit on a SD Card, making your Treo a movie player.",4
"Great Phone. Bad Carrier!!

I upgraded from my Treo/Sprint 600 for a number of reasons:* The ability to use the web in a better / faster way* Bluetooth accessibility (I don't need WiFi access)* Faster browser* Better resolution* and Documents to GoAs the PDA goes - the Palm OS is basically the same. There are some newer/nicer options on the contact abilities (bdays, web-addresses, etc). It does its daily functions just fine (schedules, memos, etc).The phone is pretty standard to the 600. I can't believe it is the phone, but I find I get fewer dropped calls and the signal remains consistently strong. But the Sprint and Nextel networks are NOT integrated at this time. That is in name only. They share no network abilities.The screen is very very sharp - in every respect. The resolution for all functions is just very well done. Might be similar to the 650 - I don't know, but a huge upgrade from the 600. The menus from the phone are a little different and just took some getting use to as did the navigation.Camera is good (for a phone) and camcorder is ok for what one might use it for. I have trouble emailing the correct pic via email when I have to. I click on the one I want to send and invariably the picture AFTER the one I click on gets sent. If I choose the last pic in the library, nothing sends? What's up w/that??My Palm 500 had Documents to Go, but the 600 didn't support it. Go figure. I really missed the ability to do work via my phone and took to always carrying my laptop when I went places. I still take the laptop, but I now have the option not to.SMS, Games, and email are all pretty much the same. I haven't used the voice recorder function as of yet. Probably won't....but if/since you can record phone calls, I might. I have and love my iPod Nano - and doubt I'll load music onto my 700p. But I would think it's a nice option for some people.The Bluetooth option for a headset is great. I hated the wired headsets and do find it great to use when driving. This isn't a review of the headsets - but the phone.Issues for me would be that the 700p doesn't seem to be as intuitive as the 600 - or maybe I'm just set in my ways and have to figure how the buttons now work. I can't seem to use the navigator button as easily as I did w/the 600. I barely ever used my stylus before and find myself using it more and more. I don't like that. I'm sure there are work arounds I am not aware of yet - so hopefully this is a limited time problem.The only true issue I have is w/Sprint itself. Between the inconsistency in how to (of if you can) upgrade, pricing and service is appalling. This is between their websit, their customer service line and each store I visited. I never got the same answer twice. Though I had questions answered in writing - their `customer care' (HA!) line said their rep made a mistake and it wasn't their problem that they couldn't honor it.I don't know if any carrier has better customer service - but when this contract ends, I'm keeping my number and going elsewhere (though Sprint threatened me w/not being able to do that either!)Had there been a way to get the phone through Amazon when I obtained it, I feel that maybe I would not have had as many issues.Treo 700p gets a 4. Sprint gets a 1.",2
"Best smartphone

The main changes from the 650 is EVDO (or power vision..you'll pay at least 15.00 for it where you weren't for the 650 with reg vision), more memory, and few minor changes like keyboard layout. But those are worth it as the speed is great and memory was an issue on the 650.Aside from that, I'm not sure a lot of people realize what this pda/phone can really do. Basically, anything you can think of just about besides using wireless networking.Play music like an IPOD? Take pics and video? Play movies? Get maps, hook up to gps wirelessly? Access your PC remotely? Download files? Play any of a zillion games available? (and with a stylus/touchscreen, its much better than a reg cell phone). Browse web? Use laptop to connect to internet wirelessly or connected at EVDO speeds (additional cost)? Stream audio or listen to FM? Email? Text? IM? Use bluetooth headsets or car systems?A free download of DirectoryAssistant allows you to look up any phone number or business.And that doesn't even cover what a palm originally functioned as. An organizer. An application that will allow you to view/edit word, excel, pdf, and powerpoint. A powerful contacts/email app.The best part is that it does this and more and does it well while still being just a great phone. The screen is very bright and has more resolution than the 700w.",4
"700p or 700w???.....My opinion...700p!

Prior to buying this phone I had a Dell Axim X30 PDA which runs Windows CE and a not so fancy samsung cell phone. I decided that I wanted to get a new cell phone that I could also use as a PDA. I first wanted to get the Motorola Q because of the form factor but am glad I didn't since many of my friends who have the phone hate it because it locks up whenever they receive a call and it is very sloooow. After deciding against the Motorola Q I looked at the Treos and had to make the decision between the 700p (runs Palm OS) and the 700w (Runs Windows CE). Since my Axim ran Windows CE I was leaning towards the 700w. After reading many reviews I got the feeling the the 700w had a very slow response time and this was probably the fault of the Windows CE memory hog OS it was running. The reviews for the 700p did not complain of any of the issues regarding response time and people generally seemed happy with it. About a week ago I took the plunge and bought the 700p (Sprint PCS version) and have not looked back since. After using the Palm OS I realized how slow Windows CE really is. The Palm OS is MUCH faster and more stable than Windows CE. I also noticed after searching for software that the Palm OS has a larger community of developers writing software that is useful and best of all FREE compared to development for Windows CE.My favorite application is pocket tunes which comes pre-installed on the Treo 700p. This software lets you play MP3s on your device and the best feature is that it will continue to play the music in the background even if you switch to a different application. So far the treo has replaced my phone, PDA, and iPod...i guess now I can justify its cost.The only thing missing from this device is Wi-Fi access. I am having Sprint Power Vision (EVDO) added to my phone later this week so maybe I won't miss Wi-Fi as much when I have that. This is a minor complaint considering all the positives of the phone.The built in camera is surprisingly good. It's not going to take amazing pictures in low light but the pics I've gotten from it are MUCH better than the pics you get from a standard phone camera. it also has a camcorder feature that is fun but pretty useless on a day to day basis.In summary: If you are looking for a PDA phone I would highly recommend you get the 700p. You won't regret it!",4
"great all-in-one device

Combining a PDA, cell phone, camera, MP3 player and mobile TV all in one device is really cool. Also, before buying, my wife and I both test drove a Windows Mobile smartphone too and found the Palm user interface to be more intuitive.Web surfing on the 700p is great. Although a lot of web sites don't look quite right on a small screen, the Blazer browser does a pretty good job of displaying them in a modified format.The Sprint TV is a very cool optional service. Only problem is I'm not real happy with the selection of channels. Most aren't live channels but just clips. I suppose the selection will probably improve with time. Also, this feature really drains the battery.The phone has no built-in java capability. You can fix that by downloading a JVM. However, you probably won't miss java, because there are plenty of PalmOS applications and games to choose from that don't run under a JVM.With the 700p, you get the benefit of the availability of literally tens of thousands of applications written for PalmOS. I did find that since the Treo's buttons are different than older Palm PDA's, there are some programs that might not work quite right. (You should generally backup your device before trying new software.) However, there are still plenty to choose from.Personally, I haven't had too much trouble with Sprint's customer service. One thing to remember, though, is that if you're having trouble with the device itself rather than the phone features, you probably want to ask to talk to somebody in their PDA group. Hope this helps somebody.",4
"EVDO upgrade is worth the price of admission.

Treo and Palm OS goes hand and hand in providing the best PDA smart phones in the world. For those who don't like the functionality of Windows, you can now step up to the Palm. Yes, it's ease of use and user friendly interface wiil please even the most ardent fans. Of course, its still a rather new phone out in the market so expect some early minor issues. I probably don't need to go into the features as you most likely already know what they are but EVDO capablity is the sweet upgraded feature that the predecessor lacks (Treo 650). Believe me, it does makes a difference when surfing the web which enhance the overall pleasure of spending your leasure time. This phone seem to be lighter then the old Treo, especially the brick heavy 600 model.Demo this smartphone at your local wireless carrier store and prepare to be impressed. If you do end up buying it, please get a screen protector cause you just never know and scatches do happen like on my previous phones.",3
"Treo 700p: Decent palm phone, still needs work, support hard to get

I was an early adopter of the Treo 600, and had the joys of bad hardware and bad hardware on that. A new phone and software updates fixed its problems.My Treo 700p seems to have good hardware. The software is sluggish, with frequent long pauses, like when initiating or ending a call.One bug is that synchronization often stops working, but doing a soft reset of the phone fixes it.Another bug I've noticed is that the calendar application is broken. Sometimes, its graphical representation of an appointment does not agree with its textual description!The camera still sucks. Not much better than the camera in the Treo 600.One other irritation with my Palm Treo 700p Sprint phone is that Palm no longer makes it easy to contact them for support. They direct you towards your service provider, ie - Sprint, for support. I can't find a way to report bugs in their Treo 700p software to Palm directly, and I have no faith that such bug reports will make it out of Sprint to Palm directly.Their support forums are currently down for rennovation, too.Chris Shaker",3
"Nice Phone but don't expect the rebate!

Pros:Very good voice quality.Has all sorts of PDA gadgets that work well (Calender, contact lists, etc.)Camera quality is good.Speaker on the phone works well.Internet browser is amazing to have for restaurant lookup or quick directions.Cons:Sprint will not give you the $150 mail in rebate when you purchase the phone from amazon.com because they already include the rebate in the price.The Sprint Customer Support is not forthright with information; you have to dig into them in order to get answers to your questions.Bluetooth is not reliable and hard to configure.",2
"Treo has another gem

I agree with what has already been stated about the Treo 700p. It is a very good phone. I love the fact that it uses the EVDO network. Internet connections are so much faster than in the past! Also, I have not had problems with needing to reboot this phone as much as other Treo's in the past. I think Palm finally got this right. The only reason I gave it four stars is because the battery length could be better - I am not getting anywhere need the stated time, but maybe that is because I do use the Palm many times per day.I am glad to say I have not had any problems with Sprint. I find their service plans to be reasonable, and have not had any problems with their customer service. I have not dropped one call since I began using this phone several months ago! I am more than happy with the Sprint service, especially when combined with this phone.",4
"My first month

I have used PalmOS before, so this phone does not feel too new. The phone works pretty well. The PDA is good. I'd give the phone 4 stars. The PDA part a bit less say 3.5 stars since the stuff is a bit dated (PALM OS).Sprint EVDO service is good. No bad surprises there. I have had no resets of the phone in the last one week, for some reason. I used to have atleast one per day before that.I have 3 email clients and use SMS moderately as well.Looks wise this phone looks unfashionable perhaps with slim models being the rage.Battery power is good (I charge it almost every day). I type out a dozen emails per day. So I am a lite user. Display quality is good. Sound (music) quality is good as well.Camera is decent.Web browsing, google local, and the huge selection of PalmOS titles make this a complete device.I heard the Motorola Q does not have ""Copy and Paste"" - that would be a show stopper in my book.The touch screen is darn useful.I am able to do a lot of things one handed - though I wouldn't drive it to extremes.Things are integrated well... I can take a pic and email it fairly well - this is a no-brainer kind of feature that other seasoned companies haven't managed to put in their product.Contact and address book are well integrated throughout.The browser is pretty decent.. The keyboard is a 3.5.The speed dialling and customizable home-screen are a big bonus - I could not do the same on my Windows Mobile device - not anywhere close to what I can do on this device with the base software install.",3
"Better than my 650 in most--but not all ways...

My trusted Treo 650 was beginning to show signs of wear recently, and after some long service, I decided to put it out to pasture and upgrade. I had my sights on the 755p, but that was a bit out of my price range, so I went with the 700p. On the surface, the phones are virtually identical in overall shape (other than a few cosmetic differences in shape) and weight. Basically they *feel* about the same.Personally I like the silver finish more than the 650's blue-ish tint. The buttons seem more sturdy and there was an overall more assurance that the buttons had been pressed when using the thumb-key's. The newer shape to the keys seems like almost an afterthought as far as an upgrade goes, but I ASSURE you this change is definitely better than the old teardrop shapes of the 650. I like typing even more on the 700p.There are a couple of serious flaws in the way the new key pad is designed. I imagine that Palm was going after the fans of the 600 & 650 design when they upgraded to this model, so changing the dedicated Send & Off buttons simply made no sense at all. The Green Send button is just that: a Send button and NOTHING else. This DOES take some time to get used to if you are familiar with the 650. It has taken a lot more time to get used to than I would like to admit, and that is in part due to my stubborness in accepting that the designers in their attempt to Upgrade an already stellar performing smartphone, they literally took a step backwards here. The same goes with the Menu button which on the 650 USED to be huddled next to the Red Stop/End button, but now has been banished to the bottom-right corner next to the Alt and Space bar. I seriously want to know what was up with that decision?? Pure & simple it's nothing more than a design FLAW if you ask me. A button such as Menu which is used so frequently to be moved to such an inconvenient location borders on downright stupidity. However it isn't an insurmountable situation. Slowly but surely I am getting used to it--although totally against my will.I LOVE the 5-Way Navigation button's new rectangular design! Finally something to be happy about. The entire button layout seems more stable than before and after pressing the button, I can't say for certain, but it seems there is a more obvious *click* feel to it that the 650 lacked, making this a giant leap ahead in my opinion.Receiving calls is much the same as before as Palm simply refuses to do almost ANY upgrades in the Operating System for fear the learning curve may be too much for us (sounds as good as any other reason I've heard...).I DO like the new *Ignore With Text* feature that comes along with each incoming call allowing you the option to at least let the caller know you recognize that they called you but you cannot answer right away. Cool nifty feature for sure. Hearing calls is a definite plus over the 650, too. One major lacking problem the 650's had was poor volume during a call, and I am happy to say Palm seems to have made up for that here. Otherwise the call features seem to be (for the most part) almost entirely unchanged (as far as I can tell).The usual PIM features seem to be (again, for the most part) pretty much identical to the 650's. It would have been nice for Palm to have at the very least offered some new color schemes to dress up a system that has remained virtually unchanged for what seems like forever now...but Palm didn't see it that way, and while that makes getting used to a new phone one less thing to have to learn, it would have been nice to have even so.Maybe I'm an idiot, but I haven't figured out how to snap a photo and send it using the phone features rather than Bluetooth or email. I DID discover that GMail offers FREE POP email service, which is a cool feature which allows me to send photos, video and documents as attachments. You can even set the phone to check your email account as often as every 8 minutes or so, even which days of the week to perform that task and for which hours during the day to do it. Nice touch. However yet another major FLAW comes in the Web browsing section. On the 650 when you were finished surfing the 'net or checking your web-based email you hit the Menu Button and scrolled down to the bottom and hit Disconnect...but for some unknown reason the disconnect button is not there. In fact for several days the only way I was able to discover how to disconnect from the internet was to simply power my phone function all the way off (something that takes almost 3 times longer than it did on my 650), otherwise you are still connected whether you like it or not. I had to Google a remedy, and while it's a small pain in the arse, it does work (you go into Prefs, click on Network, and at the bottom-right is a button that will either say Disconnect or Connect depending on your status). Why make us jump through additional hoops when the original design was just fine? I wish I knew.Supposedly the 700p comes with faster EVDO download speeds which at peak times is rumored to be around DSL speeds. I am not experiencing this. That could be for one of several reasons: 1. we simply do not have that service in this area yet (I suspect this is the case) or 2...well, lets say that I don't think we have EVDO available just yet. I will admit that I believe the 700p IS faster downloading than the 650, but at best it's only faster by about 20% I'd say. Barely noticeable actually. I also have noticed a lag time when downloading pic's off of websites that you cannot move the screen around to look at the pic until AFTER it has totally finished loading, when the 650 allowed this feature. Minor gripe I know, but I thought I'd say it anyway. When going To and From websites, it's nice when using the Back feature that it doesn't have to take the time to entirely RE-LOAD the whole page if it had already been loaded previously. Really nice and much quicker, too.Battery life seems to be around 10-15% less than what my old 650 battery was giving me after 3 years of solid usage. Go figure. I hear the 680 is embarassingly bad in this area. Word has it the 755p is back up to about what the old 650 used to be--which is kinda embarassing right there if you ask me.Camera is MUCH better than the 650...but 1.3mp?? Is that all we could get these days when even the cheap phones can almost all outclass a Smartphone...?The added memory is not only welcomed but was the absolute biggest flaw of the 650. It practically forced you to buy an expansion card right up front. I found my memory was full on the 650 by the end of the day I took it home. While 120mb is a nice upgrade, I have to wonder why they stopped there and didn't give us at least 512? It doesn't take long to fill up with the amount of stuff that is available these days, so I gotta wonder about that.I read about pairing problems between the 700p and Bluetooth headsets and sure 'nuff mine was problematic, too. Although upon further inspection it turned out I had a bad headset which I am getting replaced soon. We'll see if that so-called problem continues with a good working model.Overall I am about 80% happy with the upgrade. What the phone seriously needs in order to REALLY compete with the Blackberry's, Moto-Q's and Blackjacks out there is pretty simple, really:#1. More memory. It ISN'T asking that much to have standard 1 gig, is it?#2. A Palm OS overhaul. Keep what works, but give it some flashy new graphics, colors, let your imagination run wild. There doesn't have to be a gigantic learning curve in order to make it the next big thing that all Palm OS fans will want to upgrade for.#3. A return to the basic easy functionality that was almost perfected in older models (ie put the menu button back where it belongs!).#4. A better digital camera and a flash if at all possible. Some really basic phones today come with 2-3mp camera's and we are still stuck in 1997 with 1.3mp. Kinda embarassing really. Oh, and throw us a few tricks to improve picture quality after the photo is taken, too.#5. Make the whole thing slimmer. NOT more narrow (like the almost too small Centro) just thinner. Actually I'd settle on a wider model if it were thinner.Am I asking for too much? Based on some of the phones available today at similar or even lower cost...? I'd have to say no. It remains to be seen if Palm actually wants to seriously please their customer base. They did for a while, but boy has that gone downhill the last 7 years or so. While I am still a big supporter of the Palm based OS, I can see the writing on the wall for its future if those responsible fail to recognize that many other manufacturers are kickin' their behinds in almost all ways...I'd LOVE to be proven wrong here, but who knows? Time will tell.Hope my review helps.",3
"Treo 700p ROCKS!

Have had my Sprint Treo 700p since November 2006, and in addition to the normal functions (phone, email, camera, camcorder, web, MP3 music, calendar, etc) since then I have been able to install Treo apps that allow me to:* Stream live internet radio stations with Mundu and directly from other radio station websites like Shoutcast and IO.* Added unique custom MP3 song ringtones for all individual contacts in my list so I know exactly who it is just by their ringtone. I can also use videos as ringtones.* Play my iPod and Archos MP4 video DVD movie files from my 2GB or 4GB SD card in TCMP and Kinoma* Read ebooks* use Google Maps* Listen to stereo music remotely via Bluetooth stereo headsets and receive calls simultaneously* Watch the free Sprint TV channels included in powervision pack in real time* With my Slingbox Pro and SlingPlayer for Palm OS beta I can now watch LIVE Cable TV, OR control a DVD Player, OR a ReplayTV DVR, OR a Motorola High Definition two-tuner DVR with ON-DEMAND programming AND ANYTHING I HAVE RECORDED PREVIOUSLY! The Slingbox Pro has FOUR video inputs, including High Def!THIS IS AWESOME! While driving 65 mph using EVDO, I can hook my Treo 700p audio to my car speakers during my commute and listen to live all-music channels in high quality stereo from my cable DVR, I can switch video inputs on the fly to check the Weather Channel or traffic reports on basic cable, then later in the day at my workstation I can watch LIVE DAYTIME BASEBALL GAMES AS THEY ARE BEING BROADCAST!!!!The Treo 700p is unbelievable! I am extremely happy with it. The Palm OS is incredibly simple and can be operated with one thumb on the 5-way navigator (don't even need the touchscreen or stylus). Sprint EVDO service is VERY FAST!Everyone I come into contact with sees my Treo 700p, admires it and when I show them what it can do they are absolutely BLOWN AWAY! Then they all look down at their little feeble phones with a sad look on their faces...Get one soon befoe they sell out, since they will be discontinued shortly!",4
"A very mixed bag.

IMO, the Palm OS is fantastic. Simple, reliable and innumerable applications. But after using the T3 for the past 3 years or so that small screen takes some getting used to though the screen resolution and brightness are outstanding.The keys are tiny, tiny tiny! I simply couldn't get used to them in the short time that I owned the phone. I thought that using the touch screen for dialing would eliminate that problem, but misregistration of numbers occurred about 5 - 10 percent of the time - unacceptable. But I could have eventually gotten used to all of these ""quirks"" had the phone functionality been equivalent to my Samsung A900 - it is not.The audio quality was, for me, substandard. My hearing isn't very good and I need crystal clear audio and the Treo did NOT deliver. The audio was slightly muffled - like having some soap suds in your ear canal. I was mostly able to understand the person on the other end of the line but I had to strain to do so.Additionally, navigating efficiently through the phone options was cumbersome for me and not nearly as efficient as the Samsung A900. The Palm functionality is very good albeit a smaller screen than I would like. Internet connectivity was very good and without a hitch, HOWEVER, that pesky little screen again.Like I said, I could have put up with the deficiencies had the audio quality been on par with my Samsung phones. My advice: check the audio quality very carefully before buying. If it is acceptable to you then this phone is very nice although FAR from perfect.",2
"Needs rebooting almost every day. Terrible support.

I had great hopes for this device, and when it works, it's great. But it seems to have been rushed out the door given the number and type of bugs. I have to reboot it almost every day, and certainly almost every time I try to ""really use it"", as in making several calls in rapid succession, switching applications, etc. Support is horrible, a badly needed firmware update is nowhere in sight (Jan 2007). It's a pity that Palm has compromised its reputation for solid, well-tested and well-supported products. I have asked colleagues and many have the same stability problems with this model. Blackberries seem the most stable and even the Windows devices (Q, Cingular 2125) are apparently more stable.",0
"SMS is flakey

I've had this phone for about 5 months, and every few days, the phone decides it doesn't want to receive SMS messages (actually I've had 3 of these phones and they all exhibit this behavior). I've brought it back to the store (only to get a refurb to replace it), and the problem persists. The sprint customer service is clueless. For the price I paid for this phone in addition to the monthly fees, I expect that I would be able to reliably receive SMS messages or get the problem fixed. I tend to believe this is a software glitch and there is no patch for it. Sprint ""customer service"" (and I use the term loosely) has said they'll release a patch this year (and that was in early January). Although I love the palm interface, I'll have to throw this away.",1
"Still waiting.....

I would love to rate this product...but Amazon has yet to ship the item. Ive called regarding the 10 day delay and Im not getting a straight answer. Another 5 days, and I am no longer interested!",4
"Amazon gets 0 stars, Treo gets 5!!

I am a frequent customer, and always loved Amazon. I've never had a problem. Until now!!! I ordered this Treo about 10 days ago, and Amazon already postponed my shipment TWICE! Is this phone actually available at Amazon?? I contacted customer service several times, but no one could give me an explanation about the delays. The ""cellphone department"" doesn't answer the phone, curiously, and they seem to have a bunch of incompetent employees responding emails. What a dissapointment, Amazon! I love my Treo 600, and I am looking forward to upgrading to the 700p. I guess I'll purchase it somewhere else!NOTE: after more than two weeks, I was finally told that my Treo didn't ship because it is back-ordered: ""... and our supplier has not been able to let us know exactly when they expect to have more in stock"".",0
"Palm Quality Control & Customer Service is below Sub Par

BUYER BEWARE! Read the reviews before considering buying this. The screws keep falling out on my palm pilot, and I've found that this is a problem that many people have had (just google ""Palm Replacement Screws""). If you buy this, there's a good chance that you'll be the next person having the exact same issue - so be warned. It may not seem serious, but screws coming out basically means your unit casing will come off and that leaves the memory and all the important things you write down in your schedule UNPROTECTED.When I contacted them about the issue, I found out what the Palm company was really all about. That is, getting your money and not looking back. Instead of admitting that their is a serious design flaw with their product, and doing what they could to rememdy the situation....they figure this is another way they ought to try and add to their profit margin. Not very smart. I'm not even asking them to apologize for their imcompitant case designs (which would help them save face imho). What really gets me is that theres enough people that have this problem for it to be clearly visible to the higher ups, and some executives at the company actually made the decision that they would trade 75 cents in screws for the loss of their company name. And If the guys running the PALM company are idiots, then it's time to look elsewhere.I can't believe they wouldn't just ship out replacements and try to fix the product designs. But as I reseacrch the net to try and find some decent replacement screws for my own unit in the meantime, I just keep finding more and more stories of good people (who don't have problems with screws coming out of other small electronics btw) who are in the same pathetic PALM ownership boat as me. Am I ever sorry I bought the unit. Besides the screws, it has reset on me on a number of occasions and luckily I'm religious about backing up data. Still, you lose some entries and its a major pain. In fact, I did miss a meeting once because I missed reentering it after the unit reset and lost data.Well Palm won't be fattening their margins on me anymore, and I hope you heed the warning I give. I am in the market for a new Handheld, but I'll NEVER allow myself to get swindled by them again. They could've used the problem as an opportunity to show their customers that they do value us and score some points. Unfortunately for them and for us customers, the cold response I've gotten from them tells me that they really could care less and do not have a long term outlook on what it means to sell a business product as important as a scheduling device. It's best to stay away from them. I'm through giving PALM any more business. If you find a better company, please do share.",0
"Great for SMS, email and web browsing

If you're a heavy text (SMS) user, email user, or web browser, this is the phone to get in the United States. Fast Internet access, a full keyboard for fast typing, and a touch screen make this the best phone on the market today for serious communicators.Be sure to plan on getting an unlimited data plan because you'll blast through data once you can.Threaded text messages are awesome. Each person you SMS with gets their own thread so you can easily track SMS conversations. Great stuff.",4
"Great Phone needs a firmware update

I upgraded from my much loved Treo 600 and the 700p is an upgrade. It has a superior camera and bluetooth which the 600 lacks.There are some bugs in the 700p's firmware that have gone unresolved. Palm's customer support has acknowledged the problems but has offered no information on if or when the issues will be fixed. Some of the issues that I have found are:1. Receiving an SMS reboots the phone. Not always, but often enough2. Some Bluetooth headset manufacturers are not supporting the 700p because of a ""firmware bug""3. The 700p has a long lag when switching between apps. In some cases it can be as long as 30 seconds. This never happened with the 600.I hope Palm will issue a firmware update that resolves these issues, but until then I would look toward another manufacturer.",1
"Quick Comment on the references to a stale or older OS

Some reviewers have marked this product down for having an Operating System that hasn't had significant changes in several years. I consider that a plus. The Palm OS is remarkably easy to use and Palm's decision to keep things simple, stable and consistent is one of the reasons I love their products. Additionally, since the beginning Palm has emphasized having the mininum number of keystrokes or buttons involved in getting you anywhere on the device you wish. The idea that each new release should work a little different and look a little different is very Microsoft. I guess if that's what you want, then you should look at the 700w, which uses a windows-looking OS. My feeling is, change things to improve them, and not just to sell more products.",3
"Read before you buy a 700p

I had a 650 and liked it a lot, despite Palm being a little stingy with the memory. It was a great little unit, and I was excited to get the 700. The 700 would be great, but if you buy it you should absolutely count on two things - you'll have at least three problems with it, and you'll find out that Palm either denies or won't fix those problems. In fact, you'll probably learn to have a serious distaste for the Palm Corporation.You'll have huge problems with messaging (SMS) - this will make you insane. Every time you send a message the entire phone will lock up, it doesn't happen all the time, but most times it does - sometimes you'll get the phone back after 10 seconds, sometimes you'll have to wait for a minute until you can use the phone after sending a message. You'll find that the phone locks up or pauses when you switching between applications or applications and the phone. You'll have problems with Bluetooth devices, sometimes it will work, which will make you even more frustrated.You'll call tech support and follow their instructions, you'll do soft and hard reboots, you'll reinstall everything, return the unit, start over with a new one and have the same problems. You'll do that a couple of times. Finally you'll Google the problems you're having because you'll find no reference to them at the Palm website, and tech support can't help you. You'll find a bunch of users that are having identical problems and aren't getting any help.So it could be a great little phone, but Palm literally won't acknowledge that these problems exist, and it's not much consolation that other users are in the same boat.Had I'd known I would have stuck with the 650, I'd be reluctant to buy another Palm product again.",0
"Treo freezes daily

I've had the phone for 3 weeks now, the battery does not last more than 1 day but the most frustating aspect is that the systems freezes every day or 2. Usually re-setting fixes it, but if you don't realize it's frozen, then you miss calls. Now it has shut down again, just after re-charging, and does not turn on or re-set so I'm on hold with customer service. It IS user-friendly and i like the screen and access to the internet and email, but the re-setting is a pain and I wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone.",1
"Treo 700P

Love it. Service with sprint is terible but that has no bearing on the phone itself. Looked at a multitude of smart phones. This is not the smallest but it fits well in the hands. The screen resolution is better then the Windows version, and the keyboard is easy enough to use despite its size. There are tons of apps for it. It syncs very well with Outlook. It handles email very well. Palm does a great job at keeping me organized. If you need a phone to organize your schedule I would highly recomend looking at this phone.",4
"Awesome Phone, But Sprint is INTOLERABLE

Treo can do anything. Anything, period. There's nothing that I can't get, as long as I'm willing to pay through the nose to get it.Live TV, (Daily Show, et al.) Sirius Music, email, youtube, whatever you can imagine.BUT SPRINT IS TERRIBLETrue, they offer the Live TV and Sirius which I couldn't live without now that I'm spoiled.But do not call Sprint and expect to be sane afterwards. I can understand busy times and what not, but for the last couple months it seems as though they have cut their workforce in half and doing business with them is intolerable.INTOLERABLE",1
"Incredibly versatile

I have had my Treo 700p with Sprint since late August 2006. Have been very happy with it. Only complaint I have is that every few days I get an odd error message that requires me to take the battery out so that it can reset. I sync it regularly with my Mac desktop using ""Missing Sync for Palm OS."" I could not get Treo to sync smoothly otherwise. The camera and video features are also easy to use and very compatible with iPhoto. Videos get imported into iPhoto with ease.",3
"A Very Good Smartphone . . . With Room For Improvement

I have owned the Treo 700p (Sprint) for the past two months and have come to appreciate its versatility. Before purchasing this phone, I was a proud user of the now ubiquitous Motorola Razr, which is also an excellent phone. I decided to purchase the Treo because I wanted more from my cell phone than the basic phone function. The Treo satisfies this need on many levels.First, the planner is very useful. I finally discarded my paper planner in lieu of a much easier to use system which allows me to sync with Outlook. Second, the ability to receive and respond to email is great. My Treo checks my Gmail and school account every hour and basically keeps me up to date with any important messages. I also love the fact that I have access (through [...]) to news and all sorts of cool information that I have access to at all times. The internet is also a very convenient feature, it has come in handy on many many occasions when I've needed to look something up. While the internet is not blazing fast, it is quick enough for occasional usage. The keyboard on the Treo is great - I always hated writing text messages on my Razr, whereas now I can type with two fingers, its infinitely more pleasant. The battery life on the phone is outstanding - I used it for about 6 hours straight (internet, games, phone, etc) on my last ride from Boston to NYC and depleted the battery only by about 80 percent. This is impressive considering that the screen and keyboard are brightly illuminated at all times, along with the power demands of the data connection.There are certain things that I wish were different - the Treo is definitely not a perfect gadget. A basic fact is that it's a complicated piece of equipment; increases in complexity correlate directly with instability and freeze-ups. There have been times when it has crashed/frozen and when response time has slowed. My biggest complaint is that it feels a little slow in its response times - there is noticeable lag when moving from certain features to others (this is still a minor gripe though). One often hears the complaint that the Treo isn't as useful because it lacks WiFi. Even though the presence of WiFi would be nice, WiFi will never be nearly as convenient as a data plan (which only costs $15 from Sprint for unlimited data). I wish that the Treo was both thinner and lighter. One of my friends just purchased a Dash (smartphone from T-Mobile) and it is incredibly light and thin. Usually its dimensions aren't an issue, but a lighter and thinner phone would be a plus.I am generally satisfied with the Sprint service, which I use in both Boston and New York City.Overall an excellent purchase, with some minor flaws.",3
"Perfect.

I've never used a ""smart phone"". I've used Palm products for years. The integration of this device with the Palm applications is flawless. It can really change your life.If you like Palm products, this device is the perfect integration of the Palm OS and applications with phone functionality.I haven't have any problems with it. It's frozen once in 3 months.UPDATE: I've now had the phone for 1 year. In that time, I've had to have it replaced THREE TIMES. It breaks for no reason, just freezes, reboots and reboots. I've really lost confidence in this phone. I can't wait to update to a new version. I HAVE TO SAY, I'M NOT SURE I'D GET ANOTHER PALM PHONE. I LIKE THE PALM PILOT, NEVER BREAKS, BUT NOT SO SURE ABOUT THE PHONE ANYMORE>",4
"Pretty disappointing

I have owned the Treo 300, 600, 650 and now the 700p, and I am sorry to say that the 700 is likely the last one that I own. I would highly recommend to anyone to check out other products as I find the too to be very glitchy. There can be long delays while switching applications. When the service is looking for a signal, good luck trying to do something else. The phone freezes when it thinks it has a signal. Also, I seem to have to reboot this thing about 2x a week. Also, the voice function is only decent.Palm basically keeps putting out new phones without touching the OS and it's getting stale.Luckily for me, the Apple Iphone and the Blackberry Curve are coming out soon. I will inspect those and hope that they outperform the 700. I can't believe that they won't...",1
"Good basic phone

I just needed a phone - none of the fancy stuff that you end up having to pay extra for. This phone serves that purpose. It's got a camera which is handy and actually takes some decent photos. It's got some web capabilities, but I couldn't care less. The phone is lightweight and the buttons are alot easier than some of the slim style phones. As far as the Cingular service in my area, it's fair and fortunately this phone seems to make the best of it. I switched to Cingular due to my husband's company plan which would not have been my choice due to lesser signal strength versus Verizon.",3
"not compatible

this battery is not compatible with my verizon samsung a670. when you put it in, it reads ""bad battery"" on the screen and will go no further.",0
"Great case but flimsy clip

It's very hard to get accessories for a 5 year old phone, something I found out the hard way when I bought a refurb'd Sanyo MM-9000. Searching for accessories on the net will give you thousands of results, but at best they carry generic stuff that doesn't quite fit or work and at worst it's totally useless junk. Carrying the phone in my left pocket was getting to be a bit of a pain, so I was very happy to finally find a case custom made for my phone. The plastic packaging had actually yellowed with age, but the case appeared to be in perfect shape.A clear plastic is sewn onto the black neoprene making two pouches that slip over the top and bottom halves of the phone. A snap fastener on the back connects the two halves. The screen is unobscured by the clear plastic and the keypad works fine through it, but I wouldn't want to have a long text conversation. Even the side buttons work fine through the clear plastic. The mini SD card slot, USB port, charger and headset jacks are all uncovered and easily accessible.Unfortunately the belt clip had a hairline crack and broke entirely in less than a day. I ordered a few generic clips from Amazon, but none fit the stud on the back. I removed it and replaced it with a self adhesive stud. If the 3M glue holds it should be fine.So despite the clip problem, I'm pleased with the improved look and feel of the phone and happy to have my left pocket back.",2
"Didn't work

Battery packaging was of poor quality.Voltage was less than original equipment battery.Unit would not charge or function in phone.This one's getting shipped back.",0
"Close, but not close enough

This battery, although it has the same ratings as the OEM battery, is slightly thicker. It seems to work okay, but its extra thickness means that the battery cover has to be slightly deformed to close properly.If you have an extra-capactiy battery cover, though, this battery would work okay, that's why I gave it two stars instead of one.",1
"Did not work in my LG VX3200 Phone

I purchased this battery for my LG VX3200 phone and had to return it.After I installed it, my phone displayed ""Use Genuine Battery."" I am not sure whether the problem was this particular battery or if it is the type of battery.",0
"Knock-off battery for LG VX4650 cell phone

The first unit I got was not recognized by my phone. The second unit is thicker that the original battery, so it is hard to stuff it into the phone. I haven't tested this definitively yet, but it is my impression that this battery won't last as long on a full charge as the original battery. It is reliable, just (perhaps) for not as long as it should be. And the price was good.",2
"lithium ion battery

Received my battery promptly. The battery was as ordered and works excellent in my phone! My phone is old and I was happy to find a battery!",4
"Great service - exact match

Found an "unavailable" battery for my Mom's rather dated LG phone she loves. Under $10 and an exact match to her original battery that lasted over 5 years. Fast delivery too. Recommended.",4
"Hey, it works

I've had it for about a month and it's worked well so far. Only bad thing is that my phone is silver and the battery is gold. makes for an interesting combination. it's also considerably bulkier than the battery that comes with the phone.",4
"A little thicker than I expected

The battery is fine, it is just thicker than the original battery that came with my phone so it adds some girth to the phone when you are putting it in your pocket, etc. I don't know if this is because it is a longer-life battery or not...Also, it seems to take a longer time to recharge with the car-recharger that I got with the accessory kit from the same company. Again, I don't know if this is because of the battery, the recharger, or what.All in all, though it is a fine battery and definitely a better deal, given the price, than what the Verizon Wireless store wanted to replace the original!",3
"Can't hold a charge

There are two problems with this battery:1. It's bigger than the original battery, so it sticks out at the back and makes your phone bigger.2. It loses its ability to hold a charge within months.If you're going to buy a non-OEM replacement, make sure it's cheap, because you'll need to replace quickly. I would advise buying an original LG battery.",0
"Old Phone Battery

Phone batteries for old phones are notoriously expensive and hard to find. This battery was easy to get and resonably priced. It fit the phone and came fully charged. What more can I ask for in a battery.",4
"Thanks

Thanks for continuing to carry this battery. The phone is old but it still works for me and I have no plan to purchase a new phone soon..",3
"Cell battery

The battery was loose fitting, it could not be charged and therefore it did not work. It is NOT compatible with this particular phone (LG VX6000).",0
"LG VX6000 battery

I was extremely disappointed in this product. The battery did not give full contact with my phone and therefore I did not get correct connection. It also did not fit properly in the phone charger. It's best to purchase the battery through LG directly.",0
"Not reliable

I purchased this product to work with my LG phone. I contacted customer service and tried to return it because it did not work with my phone. Instead they offered me an adapter to purchase. I bought the adapter and the headset worked great....for 3 days. Then it worked occasionally for two days; then it did not work at all. Not a reliable product if you ask me.",0
"Campnet

This is a good headset. Sound quality at both ends of the call is very good. The in-line answer works fine with my Galaxy S3. The ear clip is a little tricky to get on at first, but with practice, is easier - holds in place well a about an 8 out of 10 in comfort. Should come in a 3.5MM version, or include an adapter.",3
"Sound's a bit low

It's comfortable, can sit in your ear for a long time without any pain. But even with the volume on loudest, it takes an effort to hear what the caller is saying. And you have to speak really loud too.",2
"Great product

Perfect. Inexpensive. High sound quality. Never a complaint from person I'm speaking with. Durable. Lasts quite a while. Have purchased several over the years. No need to recharge batteries. Would purchase again.",4
"NO ME SIRVIERON

DEFINITIVAMENTE No SIRVE ESTE PRODUCTO, ADEMAS DE QUE SOLICITE CUATRO Y POR CADA UNA DE ESTAS DIMINUTAS DIADEMAS, ME COBRARO EN ENVIO, ES TODO UN ROBO",0
"Does not work for incoming calls

Pretty much a waste of money. I bought this for my house phone in 2011, I prefer not to use my cell if I am at home, and I hate holding a phone to my ear, I love headsets. I returned the first one when I got it, it did not work at all. I am not a big phone person so I hardly use it and realized recently the one I thought worked only half works. If I call someone with it plugged in it seems to work. If someone calls me (more likely the case in my house) they can't hear me. I can't understand how that is possible, but everyone who calls me when I try to use it says hello a few times and hangs up and then I have to call back and say sorry I bought a crappy headset and it's not working. It says Verizon on it, so I don't know if they have switched the brand or Plant. made it for Ver. I can't believe this is the same brand as my Plantronics wireless USB headset I have been using with my PC since 2005, very heavy usage all those years, and still works fine.",0
"Didn't fit

Didn't notice the 2.5mm size... didn't fit so its just sitting somewhere, lost in my room.I know I'm to blame, but I'm still totally disappointed.Make sure 2.5mm is the size you want!",0
"Didn't fit

I needed a wire headset as I don't have much luck with the bluetooth's and this one did not fit my Galaxy SII. Therefore, my rating is entirely on the fact that it didn't fit so I could not use it and rate on the clarity or anything.",0
"It works well!

For a product that cost less than $5, I couldn't be happier! It was shipped promptly and is working well two weeks after first use.",4
"Xbox 360 player attention please!

I love this product i promise those xbox 360 player you good with this. This also fits in my home phone. I'am the critic that waits for a month or 2 to see if this can last.Pros:Flexibleworks on right and left side of the earclip attachmentsMedian wireCons:You need to hold the mute buttonIt bugs your ear if you wear it for long time(3Hours)You need to speak a little louder.Other then the Cons You'll never regret you got this :D",3
"Fair

I found this product fair. The pro side is, a comfortable fit and compact size with fair to good sound quality. The con side is, there's no volume or mute control on the cord itself and the earlobe clip fits a bit loose.",2
"Works great

Works great. arrived on time. lovely. awesome. 13 more words required. i love it. works great. arrived on time. awesome",4
"Quality for its Time

I enjoyed my headset. Sometimes it was a little difficult to hear out of but for its price it does a nice job.",3
"Good for money

This was 5 bucks for me and i got what i paid for. It works fine but you have to hold in the button to mute its not toggle. Also it has a slight buzz constantly but its not very noticeable, and no volume control. Other than that its comfortable and makes for a good back up when my wireless goes dead.",2
"The ONLY headset that stays put

I have a stack of headsets for my cell phone and house phone that I cannot use. This Plantronics is the only one that stays in place, has good volume, can be put in my ear with one hand while I'm driving. When I'm not talking, I can take the plug out of my ear and it hangs neatly from the clip I use on my collar or shirt. The only problem is they are not making them with a 3.5mm plug and that's where the new phones are going so i need the adapter. I still love it. I have one in my car, one in my house and a spare.",4
"quite good

Works fine, no complaints. I like the full headset better as I don't particularly care for things in my ear.",3
"My Favorite!

This was my favorite headset for clarity for many years until I changed to an 1/8" and even then I used an adapter to continue using it!",4
"Great hand's free headset.

THis is my second one because it's great to have 2 excellent hands-free headsets to use. I put one in my car and leave the other one in my kitchen.",4
"Disappointed...

I purchased the item to work with a Cisco 7921G Voip telephone I use at work and when I tried it, all that I could here was some faint scratching sound. In other words, it didn't work and it didn't cost enough for me to waste anymore of my time sending it back.The headset seemed to work, but the microphone was defective.I emailed the company to give them an opportunity to resolve my issue; but sadly, no one from the company contacted me and now I need to post this review before others suffer the same issue.Disappointed in Omaha",0
"Ok

Never used. I had the wrong plug specification. I take responsibility for not getting the right information. But never the less it is still a nice little wear.",2
"Great Product for a Great Price!

Yes you get what you pay for, I know that, but this headset works perfectly and does the job just fine. I am against any type of destraction while driving, and since my phone did not have bluetooth, I had to find an alternative to find a way to receive calls with both hands on the wheel.",4
"Terrible voice, audio quality

This is a terrible device. Muffled voice quality when you are speaking, even in a quiet house. Muffled audio quality when listening to a corded telephone via this device. 2.5 mm jack, so while it fits phone, does not fit my Blackberry cell phone. SInce I only paid $2.09 for it, I won't bother returning it, but do not get this product - you will be disappointed.",0
"DID not work

This did not work. Buyer Beware. Mic worked, but not the earphone. Is odd to wear as well.",0
"You get what you pay for

The product was delivered in a timely fashion. I use this product to provide customer service from home. Sometimes my customers can't hear me and vice versa. On most calls they hear me, but this is what I get for paying less than $5.00 for a headset, when I should have invested in one that was at least $50.",3
"headset

Love this headset! Saves my neck so I don't have to hold a phone up to my ear. Works with my cell phone and cordless. Very comfotable and easy to get used to.",4
"Review of MX150 Flexible Boom Headset

This is probably a good set for someone whose ear is accommodating. However, I have problems keeping it in my ear; it just will not 'attach' to my ear snugly enough. Also, the plug does not seem to insert deep enough into my cell phone to make the proper contact. I will be returning it.",0
"Comfortable - Good Sound Quality

This is very comfortable. I use it primarily in the car. It's fine for a long drive. Sound quality is very good. If you don't have a bluetooth phone, the cord is a necessary evil. The value was excellent. Same item at that great big discount store was 3x the price.",3
"They sound so near, but I sound so far...

For the price, you couldn't ask for anything more. It works for both my cell and home phone, but the microphone could of been better. I can hear the other end crisp and clear but they are having a hard time hearing me. The problem seems to lie in the mic boom; if the boom was just a tad longer, then the other end wouldn't have problems hearing me. They couldn't hear me closely (and clearly) unless I pull the mic closer to the edge of my mouth. So bottom line, I can hear them fine and they can hear me, but....I sounded far away from them (in reality I am otherwise we wouldn't be having a phone conversation), but you know what I mean.Pros:Audio is clearComes with USB adapter (Motorola type input).Works with both cell and home phones.Bargain deal (I got 4 for under 6 bucks shipped)Cons:Mic boom is a bit shortOther end has a hard time hearing until you pull the mic closer to speak.",2
"Was pleased.

The items that I ordered came when they were supposed to and were exactly what I ordered. Packed well and at a great price. No problems at all.",4
"Mic did not seem to work

Ordered this item and was very disappointed that the Mic did not seem to work. Callers either heard nothing or could barely hear me. I purchased a different headset and it seems to work fine.I thought Plantronics was a good company, but I was disappointed with this product. I am trying to return it.",0
"LOVE IT

I was very pleased with my order. Shipping was fast and the quality of my item was just as nice as advertised. I will be buying again..BEING AN ARMY FAMILY WE ONLY WANT THE BEST AND THIS PAST OUR TEST..",4
"Cheap Headset

Pros: Loud and clear, great price.Cons: Nobody can hear you, if you can get it in your ear. You get what you pay for.",0
"Best headset yet

Love this product. I use it for my LG Dare which has a 3.5mm hole. I bought a headset adapter to go with it and it works fineHeadset Buddy Adapter: 2.5mm (Female) Phone Headset to 3.5mm (Male) Adapter - Convert 2.5mm Headset to 3.5mm iPhone, Blackberry, Droid, Palm. The extended mic makes it easier for people to hear me on the other end. Everyone says they can hear me perfectly and can never tell if I'm using it or not. They can even hear me when I'm whispering. I use it at least an hour a day. It's very comfortable and doesn't leave any marks on my ear after using it. It stays securely on my ear. I haven't used it outside or in any noisy environment like an office so I can't comment about that. It's unbelievable how this product cost so little and yet works so effectively. The only bad thing is that I need to increase the volume a little to hear the other person.",4
"Attention Xbox users.

I bought this for my xbox 360. It works great in fact I still use it today. The only problem is that my friends always say its too quiet. I rated this four stars because of the price and because I don't know how well this works with cell phones. Oh and back when i bought it it was only like .99 so i suggest another headset.",3
"Good, inexpensive headset

This headset is lightweight and stays on well even when wearing a hat or sunglasses. The sound is good and doesn't have the echo-y sound of some other headsets I've tried.",4
"Great for the money

My wife and I bought these as replacements for our bluetooths (blueteeth?), because it seemed like neither of them ever provided a good connection. I read the reviews here and these seemed decent, but I was skeptical due to the price. We ordered them and figured if they didn't work well, we wouldn't be out much. We were very pleasantly surprised. It is actually clearer than NOT using a headset. My wife drives our son home every day and we usually talk on her way home. When she talked directly into her cell, often she had to hang up if he was crying or screaming because I couldn't hear her. With the noise cancellation, I can still hear him but it sounds like he's further away and even full-on tantrum I can still hear her clearly. The downsides? It's not incredibly comfortable, but it's OK for an hour or so and it fits securely. Plus it only takes a second or two to put it on your ear anyway if you don't care to keep it in all the time. It also doesn't have the features of a bluetooth, like a button to make or answer calls, and the actual headset doesn't make any sound when you receive a call. But seriously, what do you want at this price? Excellent product - very highly recommended.",4
"Works well

Pros - People can clearly hear what I speak on the other side of the phone, when using this headset.Cons - Audio reception is not as clear as talking on the handset. No volume control. Sometimes it is hard to make it hold on the ear.",2
"these dont work on xbox 360 controllers

i bought these so i could chat with my mates on xbox live, hence these 2.5mm input headsets DO NOT work on xbox 260 controllers, jabra brands DO WORK. they are pretty comfortable if u have big ears, still manageable if you dont. still a great value, but the fact that these 2.5mm inputs DONT work on xbox controllers kinda pissed me off, then again they work GREAT on phones with 2.5mm input. i give this product a 5 out of 5 , but if u are buying mics to play on xbox live, buy jabra brand they work.",4
"Plantronics...

Great item... I ordered six of these headsets... Plantronics products are great and the seller was prompt in delivery...",4
"good sound quality but easy to fall off

The sound quality is good. Although in a windy situation, the signals are gone (it seems like a common problem with 3 other headsets I bought before: another model of Plantronics and 2 Jabra). For some reason this headset falls off from my ear more easily than the other ones I had before. But I got this with a bargain price (+SH < 5 bucks) so would still keep it.",3
"Good product, but an imitation Plantronics

This is a good product, although the Plantronics brand name wasn't written on it. I have had Plantronics headsets before, and their brand name is always written on it. But good product anyway. Works the same and the price is better.",4
"Works Fine...

Just tried it out and it seems to work fine but it's kind of uncomfortable. It did not come in the manufacturer packaging and did not have any instructions so I'm not sure if I have it positioned right.",2
"Overall the Plantronics MX150 is a very good wired headset

This is a very good wired headset. And for the price, it's a great value.Clear sound both for the user and the person on the other end of the call. Most people state they don't know I'm calling from my car, so it shields road noise pretty well.The only drawback for me is that the rubber ""U"" that curves over my earlobe is a little uncomfortable after wearing it for 15 minutes or more. This is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.Overall I'm very happy with the Plantronics MX150 wired headset and would definitely buy it again. Enjoy!",3
"It would be great if I could hear.

The price was right, and the microphone works great. Now if only I could hear my phone calls over the headset...",0
"it is tiny

this little tiny headset is very small....that is either good or bad depending on how you see it. good, because it is small, light weight, and looks like a cell phone headset. bad, because of it's size it is hard to put on and take off when needed, also no one really sees it sometimes and doesn't know you are on the phone. sound quality is good and for the price i got it for it was a no brainer.",2
"for the price...

...It's good. It kinda hurts my ear if used for extended periods of time (use on xbox live). But it sounds good and my voice is clear when using it.",2
"Awesome wired headset

I love this design, I searched high and low for this earpiece. Comfortable feel, simple design. Wired connection saves battery verses blue tooth.",4
"I like it!!

I think this is a great item. The sound is great, I never have a problem being heard and it fits on my ear very well. I have had a lot of problems getting ear pieces to fit my tiny ears, but this one clips around the bottom of the lobe and is very secure. I have had a $25.00 head-set and it was more bulky and didn't work any better than this smaller and cheaper alternative. One thing to note when ordering is that the mic stem is short, so if you have a larger head, you may have trouble getting others to hear you clearly.",3
"Outstanding for the $$$$

Considering the price, these are awesome. I bought several to keep stashed around where I use my phone.",4
"Works with xbox 360

I broke the headset that came with my 360 a while back and was looking for a cheap replacement. I bought this and thought it was broken at first, but it turned out I just had the mic muted in preferences. Once I fixed that, it has been working great! I actually prefer it over the ~$20 headsets since it just hangs off of one ear and not over the head. Not sure about long term durability yet, but at this price I'm not too worried.",4
"Poor design.....wont stay in ear

I bought these based on the reviews on here and am unhappy with them after only one day of use. I bought two sets, one for my boyfriend and one for me. He says he had great difficulty hearing me although I heard him clearer then ever before. Both of our main problems were that it just wouldnt stay in our ear. I believe changeable ear gels would be a help as the foam does nothing over the earpieve. The clip thing also is pretty useless. I replaced a jabra earwave boom with these which I liked but it gave out on me after a few months. I think I will be buying 2 more again.",0
"Good for cell phone, not for cordless

I bought this set for use with my cordless phone (land line), and it is useless for that purpose - I can hear them, but they can't really hear me. I tried it with my cell phone and it worked fine, in fact it worked very well. So, just to be sure, I used a friend's cordless phone, but had the same problem. I bought this set because some of the earlier reviewers had said it worked well with their cordless phones.......it doesn't.",2
"Do not buy

After reading many reviews about headsets, I settled on this one. What a mistake! It never worked. No one could hear me while I was talking on this headset, and I could only faintly make out the voice of anyone talking to me. A waste of money!",0
"Good but not great

The ear piece works fine, and I believe, from what people on the other end of the line have told me, it does screen out background noise well - for them - but the volume on my side is not that high so sometimes it's difficult to hear what people are saying. It's pretty good quality overall and the little clip attached makes storing the ear piece handier because you can just wrap up the cord and hold it together with the clip that's supposed to be used to attach the cord to your clothes.",2
"Great Convenience

This unusual headset is easy to set in my ear, and is very comfortable for long periods of time. And its ability to inhibit background noise is a benefit noticed by the person listening to me. I'm sold.",4
"Got my money's worth

Very comfortable to wear for extended calls, and the sound quality from the earpiece is quite good. I have had complaints with my voice being muffled or too quiet, but usually only when the user on the other end is on a speakerphone. I'm on bedrest during a pregnancy so I'm working from home and I needed something to free up my hands so I can work on my lap top while attending con calls. This headset is certainly worth the money I paid, and the flexible boom helps amplify my voice somewhat.I'm still undecided about whether I should have paid more for more bells and whistles (ie volume / mute control on the cord), but my phone is usually close enough by for me to hit the mute button on the phone.All in all, a good enough headset. I've used it for about 2 months and I'm not sorry I bought it. There's no static, no pieces have broken on it, and it's easy to switch from left ear to right ear. I've used it for 4 hours straight on a weekly basis, along with an hour here and there, and it remains comfortable in my ear.",3
"Hands-Free Cellphone

Works great; people hear me better [and visa-versa] using the headset than just talking in the phone. It's rough,however, if you have earrings on!",3
"Good Headset

Works great except in very noisy conditions, but I have not found a better one yet! Very durable. Very comfortable.",3
"great mic - improves conversations

I bought this earpiece because I was tired of having to ask people to repeat themselves when talking on my cell phone. This earpiece allows for great two-way conversation. You can hear what people are saying even if you are talking or if there is background noise. Better than talking on a real phone!Very comfortable, worth every cent!",4
"Did not work very well. Do not bother

The price was appealing for what I needed. Unfortunately it did not work well because it would cut out on my cell phone if the plug moved at little bit. I tried it on a home desk phone with a headset plug and it happened there as well. This was too annoying so I had to toss it into the garbage. It was too much work and money to send it back. However, I understood this when I purchased it. I do not recommend this productPlantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plugfrom this seller.",0
"Plantronics MX150 headset

I bought this for an Iphone. My mistake was not investigating it's ability to work with an iphone. beware",4
"A piece of junk

This headset won't fit with any equipment. Not with Computer, Phone, iphone any thing...The connecting nob is so thin and not hold in the connection points.",0
"dissapointed

I ordered this as a Droid 2 accessory... but alas it does not work with the Droid 2 (3mm plug) so I used an adapter and it will not work with that at all... cost more than I paid to ship it back.",0
"Total piece of junk

Nobody I called could hear me through the microphone, although I could hear them through the speaker. Useless, in the trash can.",0
"Nor satisfied or dissatisfied

Prons :- Solved by basic necessity.Cons :- Volume can not be adjusted, Sometimes for end person voice is not clearly audible",2
"Too old to work

The volume coming through the earpiece is practically non-existent. These seem to be old discontinued headsets that are not worth even the $2 or so money I spent for them.",0
"DID NOT WORK

IN THE PAST THIS HEADSET HAS WORKED GREAT.THIS HEADSET NEVER WORKED & BEING UNEMPLOYED AT THIS TIME I CANNOT AFFORD THE POSTAGE TO RETURN IT. VERY FRUSTRATING.THANK YOU B. RUOTOLO",0
"Decent headset for gaming (Xbox)

This is the headset I use for my Xbox 360. I usually buy them 2 at a time. I don't think I've gotten one to last longer than 5 months. However, I have a 4 year old that climbs my entertainment center and gets into them. He thinks they're fun to chew on. (Grr!) With that said, it's hard to determine how long they'll last when he's not getting into them. They're definitely worth the price though, for sure. Plantronics is a great brand.",2
"Comfortable and lightweight, but intolerably hissy

I received the headset in a plain plastic bag with no paperwork. The headset bears a ""Verizon wireless"" logo.I loved the light weight and easy fit in the ear, but unfortunately the headset has a pronounced hiss,especially noticeable when there is no conversation going on (e.g., when dialing, waiting on voice mail,and so on). The hiss is so bad that although I love the fit and the light weight, I won't use it.",1
"its good

its good ok connection on xbox controller not comfortable for your ears but it doesn't matter because i replaced the fome so its nice. you should get it",3
"Hard on the head

Not sure why, but I get headaches when using this headset. Since I get headaches when using a cell phone in general, I purchase headsets to distance the phone somewhat. Usually it works. Not with this headset however. Not sure why.",1
"Simple and does a great job!

I decided to give it a try after reading the reviews on other websites and amazon. The sound quality and volume are one of the highlights. My previous Motorola bluetooth headset was difficult to hear when driving with rear windows down. With this headset, I have no difficulty hearing even with the driver's window down.The fit is quite comfortable, although it takes some time to get used to having it hug your lower ear instead of wrap around your ear like other models. I wouldn't plan on taking for any rigorous hikes or sporting acrtivities, as I don't think it's as snug and secure as models that wrap up and over the back of your ear.The sound quality on the receiving end is quite good when I ask friends/family with very little background noise.For the price, it can't be beat. Additionally, with the dwindling size of phones and accordingly, the battery life, it allows me to speak longer then I'd be able to with a bluetooth.",4
"Better than borg looking bluetooth

I have tried three different makes of bluetooth and have been disappointed by the frequent loss of signal. I thought of going the old fashion way and used a headset with the 2.5 mm plug. It works well with my LGVX-8700 phone. I am so pleased with the clarity of this headset. I highly recommend it as a better alternative. Great device without the borg look.",3
"Good

VERY comfortable to wear, but I have had complaints that the cound is ""broken up"". I can hear the other person well, but they can not necessarily hear me well. Disappointed.",2
"Very Good

This a is very good product . I have used many other HeadSets. This is not only inexpensive , it also has very good quality. No noise or bad crackling sound.Have Fun !!!!!",4
"Doesn't work with my Phone

I bought this because of the other reviews and the price but it does not work with my phone. I tried to check with the manufacturer of my phone before buying this product, but no specific information was given since it's an older phone (about a year and a half old). When I attach the earpiece my phone says ""Enhancement not Supported."" I have a Nokia 6030. I will hold onto the earpiece in hopes that it will work with a future phone of mine!",1
"Great headset!

It's hard to believe how comfortable this headset is and how well it performs for the money. A great buy.",4
"Very satisfied

This is the only wired earpiece that doesn't fall of. Comfortable and good sound quality.",4
"simply wonderful

I needed to replace my previous MX150 after I dropped it in the water :( the replacement was just as good as my original, excellent sound and good fit in either ear.",4
"Why spend $30 when this works just as well.

This works just as well as the last one I had bought for $30 at Best Buy. Clear sound for both ends of the conversation & easy to put on .",4
"Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug

Very nice headset. Fits comfortably almost anywhere on your ear with the flexible ""J"" connector.",3
"Great item for a low price

The price is low, the quality is great. Some people said you can't adjust the volume, but you can adjust it on your cell phone.",4
"Very good sound qualitiy, durable

I use it for Skype, works great. Easy fits in any pocket. Too bad it has been discontinued by Plantronics. So rush if you still want to get one.",4
"Flexible Headset

I had a Plantronics headset and it lasted for about 2 yrs. It was excellent. The reception was great, of course the ""no hands"" was wonderful. I had to buy another when the other one met with an accident. (I have a 9 yr old). Excellent product.",3
"A good deal on a good headset.

I am using this headset with an older cell phone and am very pleased with it.",3
"I like it just fine and have had no complaints!

I think it is a good buy.",4
"Worked ok for about 3 months, then broke out of the blue

When I first received this earpiece I was satisfied with it, although I must say the way the earpiece attaches to your ear is not only awkward, but uncomfortable as well. You do get used to it, but I don't see why they could not make this like every other earphone that goes over the back of your ear instead of clipping onto your ear lobe.Mostly, I'm dissatisfied with this product because out of the blue one day while I was on the phone the earpiece just STOPPED WORKING! I have tried another headset and my phone is ok. So given that, I will not trust this company to produce quality products again. I don't normally give anything 1 star, but how can I not for a product that broke so quickly?",0
"not even close

i bought this plantronics headset from BTO, Inc., expecting it to be average quality, probably without a booklet but something that would work. i got sent a 'Verizon wireless' headset (which does have a wire cable to conect to the phone and is not wireless in any use of the word) and it was just in sealed bag without any instructions. headset connects fine, and i can hear people, the mic however does not transmit any sound whatsoever. pure crap. will never use it. not worth sending it back cos i live in australia.if you get a plantronics headset, its probably going to be great. if you dont want a verizon wireless uselss peice of grababe, dont buy it from BTO, Inc.",0
"Not worth $1.00

You get what you pay for. Paid $1.00 plus shipping. Wast of money. Does not work correctly with iPhone.",0
"Plantronics MX150

The Platronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset is small and compact. It works fine except it does not have the button to answer your call like another headset I have does. It is somewhat convenient to use and you don't have to speak really loud like the ones that are not booms since the microphone is closer to your mouth.",2
"Great Buy - For The Price

I purchased two Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headsets with 2.5 mm Plug from The OEM Planet. The first headset allowed me to hear the other party clearly, but they could not hear me. The second headset was the reverse; the other party later reported that they could hear me clearly, although I couldn't hear them.however, The OEM Planet quickly shipped replacements after being notified, and both replacement units worked as intended; the other party could hear me clearly and, more importantly, I could hear them clearly while driving.I gave this item five-stars because it does what it is supposed to do (although quality control may be an issue) and for being very inexpensive, actually working better for me than some other more expensive headsets I had used.I purchased these to use with a very inexpensive Motorola Tracfone (the phone was only ten dollars) and didn't want to spend more on the headset than I did on the phone. Since ear-bud-type headsets don't stay in my ear (a Motorola one actually came free with the phone), I think that this is one of the better headsets available, especially at this price. I bought two anticipating that they probably won't last all that long, but at two-dollars and fifty-three cents each (and no shipping cost) I figured, ""What the heck.""After seeing this on Amazon and before making my purchase, I had stopped into a Verizon Wireless store and found what appeared to be essentially the same headset in a fancy blister-pack for nineteen ninety-nine each (although the ones I got came in small resealable bags, they did have a Verizon logo imprinted on them). When asked, the store manager said that it was a popular item and that she had not heard any complaints from customers who had purchased it.By the way, I found that first holding the earpiece in place and then adjusting the clip to be most effective in keeping it properly positioned in front of my ear canal.",4
"Broken After A Few Months' Light Use

I'd had one of these in the past which lasted me about five years. This one lasted a couple months of occasional use and died entirely, mid-conversation. I hope the second one I bought and stashed in the car for emergencies comes through should I ever need it.(Additionally, the seller from whom I purchased it here on Amazon failed to include the soft ear-fuzzies. Much less comfortable.)",1
"Some Good Some Bad

Construction for what is used for is great, sound quality is great, noise cxl mike is GREAT.I bought two of these, one for my brother and one for myself. My brother and I are business partners so here is what I can say, he has two cell phones. I have bought him plenty of rechargeable Blooth-tooth sets and he'll use them for a while and then gives them to his wife becuase she has an office job and can keep it charged and we do not.So for the two cell phones he has it works GREAT!, he works from the field as it were and the noise cxl was and has been an issue with all the blue-tooth sets I've gotten for him. This little mike works a charm compared to no other. Sound quality is great sounds like he's setting next to you even when working the power tools. Absolute No Outside Noise can be heard.The reason I gave this 3 stars is that I have a Droid X and it doesn't do well with it. Everyone I talk to on it says I sound like I'm in a drum and they tell me they can't hear me well. I love the comfort of it, didn't think I would like the way it fits the ear however it fells wonderful.So if you have a Droid X you might want to think twice about buying it. I'm not going to tell you it don't work with the Driod X it does just I get complaints at times with the person on the other end telling me they can't hear me well.",2
"great for the price! $3 delivered - can't go wrong!

i usually don't write reviews, but i got an email reminder - and was very happy with this piece for $3 delivered - works great with my uniden cordless phones. i can hear a little static, but the other end can't, and it sounds better than a cell phone, even using voip. great bargain.",3
"Not bad for a wired headset

As my last(3rd) Motorola HS850 Bluetooth quit charging, I decided to try a wired headset to get rid of the battery failure issues of Bluetooth devices. I ordered several wired headsets, all at the same time. This unit turned out to be the best of the wired headsets I tried, and really the only one that didn't have one or more problems that I couldn't live with (other than the wire). It's comfortable and works well.But, attaching an earpiece to a phone with a wire is too inconvenient for me to put up with, so I'm going back to Bluetooth.",3
"Great, but what happened?

Ok, so I ordered one product, a plantronic's headset. I got one that looked like it, but somehow it's not in the packaging pictured, and it says Verizon on it.It still works, so I am happy enough, but I'm wondering if I did get that ""new"" item, or someone's returned product.I emailed the company, no response.",1
"Cheap solution for xbox360 live chat

This headset is an ideal and cheap alternative to the terrible mic that comes with the xbox360. They work great, with average mic quality with clear sound when talking to friends and teammates, they are fairly durable(I've dropped the one I use right now numerous times onto a concrete and hardwood floor and it still has been going strong for months), and they are small and portable in case you need to take one to a friends house. Don't bother using the rubber clasp to hang onto your ear, it will stay in just with the earbud(its more comfortable without the rubber ear clasp). Best of all these are cheap, I bought five and use them as a cheap mic solution for when other people are over and on my or my brothers xbox360. Definitely a five star item for xbox360, but it probably would not be too great for phone use since it is wired and a good bluetooth mic would be more visually appealing.",4
"Be careful

I searched for accessories for my Samsung M360. This item came up and I purchased it. Problem is the plug is the wrong size. Point being compatibility hasn't been verified for cell phone accessories.",3
"Goodbye to neck aches!

I hate holding the phone in my neck and shoulder...this does the trick!!! Very comfortable to wear and has great sound quality...my daughter didn't know I was on a headset! I had a former Plantronics headset and loved it, but it finally wore out. Hope this one lasts as long as the other one.",4
"unimpressed

I was double-shipped when I ordered this, and now have 2. Neither of them work well, the cord becomes disconnected if it is moved even the slightest little bit where it connects to the phone. I am petite woman and it falls off of my ear. I think the mute button is too far down the cord. And I think I also got generic product like another reviewer says. My item(s) doesn't (don't) say Plantronics, it says Verizon.",1
"Doesn't Feel Right

I received this item without the rubber tip to cushion your ear. So it was raw plastic against my ear. It may be great for those who wear glasses, but it takes a while to put it on if you're trying to answer a call and have a caller to hold on while you try to fit the clip on your earlobe. Once there it feels as tho it's going to slip off. It just doesn't feel as secure as if it were wrapped around your ear. I have now set it aside and ordered something else.",1
"Poor Microphone Quality

I have purchased 4 different Jabra headsets, because they are the most comfortable and easy to hear with, but they have poor microphone quality. I thought I would try this model, the MX150 Flexible Boom. Again, sound quality was crap. I make a living on the phone, so others being able to hear me is very important.I have ended up getting a Ge Tl26593 Earset Microphone by Jasco which has worked the best so far.",0
"Excellent

This is the best wired earpiece I've ever used. It costs practically nothing, and yet the sound quality and comfort are superb. I had a Jabra one before, but the microphone was very quiet and I had to shout into it so my interlocutor could hear me. With this one everyone says they can hear me fine. It clips easily onto your ear and stays there securely.I would easily have paid $15-$20 for this earpiece, and it's only $3! Maybe I shouldn't say that too loud!",4
"Great little headset

I paid $3.04 including shipping for this thing. I don't care how cheap it was to make, no one can be making money at that price. The headset works great. The foam covered speaker fits loosely in the ear and the flexible rubber tail curls around the bottom of your earlobe. It isn't tight in the ear, but doesn't fall out either. The microphone extends about halfway to your mouth. There is a clip on the cord you can clip to your lapel or collar so your head movements are not dragging the whole length of the cord. It is comfortable and suitable for long conference calls. There is no mute button on it or volume or any function for that matter, so you will need to use your phone's mute button and volume. The jack fits most cell phones. I prefer wired headsets to bluetooth as you do not have to charge or depend on batteries or have cut outs, all of which seem to happen on those wireless ones unless you get into the very expensive ones. With this thing I have dependable service and the cost is far less. The sound is clear incoming and outgoing. At this price you just can't go wrong here. I bought one and then ordered three more after it arrived as the price is just so incredible.",3
"Perfect earpiece!

I have 3 of this headset. It rests comfortably in my ear and the bottom rubber piece wraps back under earlobe comfortably too. I have good clear conversations using this with my flip phone. I can't use other styles that have larger ear pieces, as they give me headaches. Very happy with this style!",4
"Comfortable and great quality!

Ingenious design for anyone who wears glasses. Bought the MX150 for my Samsung Rant. Good sound from ear-bud and excellent sound from the boom mic, even better than the mic in the phone IMHO. Has mute button on the cord and no other controls. I can easily and quickly place the unit securely in my ear with one hand- which is very difficult with the over-ear type headset and impossible if you're wearing glasses.",4
"headset purchase

The headset is good for the money that I spent. It's intended use was for a homebased business. It is smaller than I expected and takes some adjustment around my ear, sometimes my callers say that they can't hear me and I have to hold it closer by hand.",3
"Not the same

After about a month I placed the order, I never received the product. After contacting the seller, they promply sent out another one but when I received the package, it was not the same brand of head phone as advertised. Instead, I received a Verizon headset and the ear wrap around had a slight tear in it. But all in all, it works with my Xbox 360 and for only a little over $2.00 I guess you can't ask for too much.",1
"The only phone headset I like

I love this headset!!! I buy them when I see them.I have tried MANY other kinds but I keep using this one. I used to find these at my phone store but now they are no longer sold there!It was great until smartphones changed the plug size from 2.5mm ...My search now includes the adapter which is a task in and of itself. I bought a lot the didn't work and now I see one here on Amazon! So I can continue to use this headset.Thanks, Amazon and THANKS to Plantronics for making these gems..and Thanks to the companies that sell them and the adapters!",4
"GOOD JOB

The Flexible Boom Headset not only works on my cell phone, it also works on my XBOX 360. You cant beat that. :)",4
"Great headset for the money

With the way I treat wired headsets, I didn't want to spend a lot of money. My last headset had the wires chewed by my cat so I was looking for something cheap incase that happened angain. I've been using this headset for about two weeks now and it's been fine. Everyone is telling me that the voice quality is very good. It's a little uncomfortable but for as long as I use it (for the quick conversation while I'm driving)it's not a problem. For longer conversations, I switch over to my Logitech bluetooth full size headphones. For under $5.00, you can't go wrong with this headset.",3
"The Best For Concerts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay so I use it every day for concerts all of my bands fans say it works really great.Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm PlugWe tell them what it is and they buy it.For all of our fans reading this Buy It.Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug",4
"Simple, works excellently

One of the simplest yet best headsets I've ever had. Bought this to replace an old one that broke (cord got stepped on and pulled apart). Comfortable with a universal fit for both right and left ears and best yet, GREAT sound quality. I never had any trouble hearing or being heard (assuming the mic was adjusted properly). Highly recommended for simple plugin headset.",4
"just what I needed

This product is just what I needed. Better quality sound than a blue tooth but no recharging. Microphone works great and unit is very comfortable. Only needed a usb adapter to use it with my Motorola phone. Great product. My family liked it so much we bought 5 more.",4
"Depends on whether it works.

I have had three of these ear pieces. It fits my ear well, is comfortable for long conversations (up to an hour or two), and stays put on my ear without hassle.The first one I had worked excellently for years before I got rid of it when I got rid of my cell phone. When I got a cell phone again, I knew exactly what I wanted. The second was just as great as the first, but unfortunately was stolen.The third didn't work. Booo. I could hear the person on the other end of the phone, but they could not hear me. I tried it on several different phones with the same result. Didn't work.I returned the ear piece and the seller was prompt and courteous. Too bad I got a defective item. But I guess that's how it goes with consumer electronics. I wouldn't let it stop me from ordering this again, though. Just make sure you get it from a decent seller who will accept a return if it doesn't work.",2
"Not that comfortable

This mini headset seems to work well, but it's not the most comfortable. To secure it to your head, it utilizes an ""under the ear"" flexible clamp. It's difficult to put on comfortably and difficult to keep comfortable while you're using it. The foam ear piece cover also tore and was destroyed after a few days of use. Nice low price, but I'll be looking for another product to provide a better solution.",1
"Great for Xbox Live!

I purchased this headset on a recomendation of a friend for use with Xbox Live. It works fantastically. It's light and stays secure in my ear. After a short time, you hardly feel it in at all. I've never had a complaint about someone not being able to hear or understand me. Highly recomended!",4
"Disappointed

I use several Plantronics products, this was the first big disappointment. The audio quality is not great. It does not offer loud enough volume in the earpiece. I find myself pushing the earpiece into my ear to attempt to hear the other person on the line. Completely defeating the purpose of hands-free. Will look for a better quality product.",1
"Decent Headset

Definitely not worth the regular price 45$ (or whatever they say the MSRP is), but for $4 youcan't beat this. I purchased it for a xbox 360 and it works as advertised. The sound is decentand my friends online said I sound good. The only bad thing about using this with a xbox 360 isthat you can't toggle the mute to on and off. It has a PTM (Push To Mute) button on it, which isn'tbad but if you are in the middle of a game and need to mute your mic for a long time periodit's not good. The quick fix to this is to simply disconnect the headset from your controller (duh).The noise canceling on this is decent but not great, and the comfort level is decent.OVERALL-----------Sound: 8/10Mic: 9/10Price: 10/10Comfort: 7/10Durability: 7/10Also, if you get this for a xbox 360 you will have to go in your preferences to turn down thevolume of the headset because it doesn't have a volume button on the headset.Owned for about 2 weeks and the mic stopped working.-Durability: 2/10It seems like a hit or miss with these headsets. Still worth the $5 to try it out. Still within therefund period so I will be getting my $5 back.",2
"Only works with certain phones

This headset is fine when using an adapter for a different phone. The company was kind enough to send another when I told them it did not work on my Verizon phone.But the replacement would not work either,Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plugunless the adapter was use on another type of phone. Either way, I am without a working headset for my phone. I would recommend the company who was prompt to send out another at no cost.",0
"Great Product Thus far.

Surprisingly comfy from the shape of the ear piece. It goes around your ear a funky way, but it is very wearable! PLUS it doesn't bother my ear since I have glasses. I like Plantronics",4
"If sound quality matters, skip this product

I've tried every kind of earpiece for my Samsung phone, and so far, have not found one that has the sound quality I'm looking for. The Plantronics was another disappointment. I ordered it because of the numerous recommendations on this site, but the sound quality was inadequate. It is comfortable, lightweight, and the microphone does a good job of picking up the user's voice, but the person on the other end sounds like they are speaking through a pillow. I know it wasn't a defective unit, because I ordered three (two for backup), and tried them all. As a side note, the earpiece that came with the phone, the earbud type (similar to ipod headphones), has excellent (stereo) sound quality, a great microphone, and is very comfortable. The only issue I have with that setup is that there are two, long wires that dangle from my ears, and that the microphone is on the cord and not a boom, which gets caught on my shirt or jacket collar. I'm sticking to it anyway.",1
"Good sound, easy to use

I love using this headset with my RAZR V3m cell phone. You will need a mini-stereo-mic (2.5mm) to mini-USB adapter, to interface it with the cell phone. Great for hands-free environment/requirements.",4
"Plantonics Head set

Plantonics MX150 Flexible Boom Head Set with 2.5 mm plug.I like the product alot! Nothing over head, just a ""ear plug"" i call it! Alot more comfortable than over the head headset and extremely clear! I have both but prefer the ""ear plug"" best!",3
"Exactly What I Wanted!

These headsets were exactly what I wanted! I had ordered from a different site and when I received it, the cord was only 9 1/2"" long! Hardly useful.Thanks",4
"Great little headset

I am very impressed with this headset from Plantronics. It is a little weird to get used to inserting, but once it is in place the audio quality is superb. I use it with my Vonage broadband phone, and the people I call say it sounds very clear so the mike is good too. I particularly like that it does not go in front of the mouth, which means that the person you call doesn't hear your breath on the microphone.I bought two of these, because I thought I could use the second one with my cell phone, but when I plug it in the cell phone acts weird like I'm continually pressing the green call button. At $6.95 this was tremendous value so I have the second one in a drawer in case the one I'm using ever fails on me.",3
"Great product, Fantastic service

This is a replacement for my original headset that I bought 5 ears ago and use constantly. I really like the way the ear bud just sits in my ear. Very comfortable.The service was remarkable. I received the product within just a few days. It must have been sent immediately upon ordering. Very happily surprised and much appreciated.",4
"Not loud enough

3-4 different parties told me they had a difficult time hearing me and that I needed to speak up even with their volume turned completely up.",1
"You need to speak very, very loud

It's not comfortable as I imagined it would be, and while doing a conference calls using a home headset, everyone tells me that they barely hear me, so I disconnect it.I have not purchased anything from Plantronics, but I imagined some kind of logo, or name on the product, which I could not find, because of that I think this must be a nont-Plantronics product, thus it does not work the way it should.ProsWill stay in your ear for a very long time, without discomfort.Incoming sound is good.ConsYou have to be a loud mouth in order for others to hear you.Not easy to install over the ear",1
"Plantronics MX 150 - Headset ( ear-bud )

Very good mono ear bud. Great clarity, great voice quality. It comes with a 1-yr warranty.",4
"you get what you pay for

The earpiece does not fit well. While i can hear people it does not hold in place well and i find that i need to hold it which makes my conversations short. i would opt to spend more $$ on a better earpiece but for the price... you get what you pay for.",2
"Good sound quality and comfort, durability is questionable

I purchased this headset in August 2007 and have used them fairly frequently, but they just died on me this month (June 2008; 10 months later). The sounds quality was great, comfort was generally fine, although personally I wasn't a fan of the part that goes around your ear lobe (it would hurt me after a while), but it's necessary for them to stay in well. Now when I put them in, the phone knows a headset is in, but the sound doesn't work. If I align it at a certain angle and then push down on the curved wire near the base, I can get some sound to permeate, but it's temporary. Looking at these recommendations, I see the long-lasting nature of this item is questionable. However, for under $10, 10 months of a functioning headset isn't bad. If these had cost me $45, I would have been angry. Note that this is not a Plantronics headset despite the title (at least from the vendor that I chose). You can tell because there are no markings or packaging. I have since bought the MX256-X1, which clearly IS made by Plantronics. We'll see how they compare. Overall, this a decent headset with great quality, comfort is generally okay, and durability is questionable at best.",2
"Won't fit. Useless.

This item is useless. The plug is far too small to fit my phone, despite the description that this will fit ""LG phones"". I own the DARE and this doesn't fit. The DARE uses the standard jack while this thing is the 2.5 mm whatever. Who uses such a tiny plug? I've NEVER seen that size on any cell phone! You get what you pay for. This item is a joke.",0
"Wrong plug

Unfortunately, the plug on this headset has a collar on it that prevents usage on certain phones. After purchasing for roughly $10 and paying over $5 to ship, I now have a $16 piece of something I cannot use. Doesn't make any sense to pay to ship it back. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW IT FITS BEFORE ORDERING. THEY ARE NOT ALL THE SAME.",1
"Don't buy this!

I don't believe this is a real Plantronics brand headset. The headset came in a little plastic bag with a sticker that said Plantronics and the sticker was poorly made. On top of that the headset didn't work very well at all.",0
"Doesn't fit my Iphone!

My best friend uses this phone device and recommended it. I ordered just 2 to see if it worked on my Iphone but it does not- so I can't rate it!I was really looking forward to having this prduct- any recommendations out there for an Iphone?Thanks",1
"not an electrician

help I didn't know that a 2.5 mm plug is too small for my phone. now I've got to find an adaptor thingy in order to use this :(.",2
"RIP OFF!! FORCED TO WRITE GOOD REVIEW!! NEVER RECEIVED!!

I never recieved my 2 headsets & I contacted the company. The lady I spoke with told me in order for me to receive my headsets I would have to give them 5 stars & write a good review. I needed the headsets so I did so & I have still yet to see them.. I just recently filed a claim aganst them because I want a refund & I'll take my money somewhere else. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH CITY CELLULAR! They rip you off & at the same time make you write them a good review.",0
"What a bargain

I smile everything I plug this little contraption into my handheld home phone (of course it also works in my cell phone). When I telecommute from home, I use this device several hours a day. It's so small you might think it would break by just picking up the device, but it is quite sturdy, comfortable, and the reception is very clear. Most of the time, I turn my phone volume up all the way, but I am over 60 years old so my hearing is not necessarily the best anyway.I have used this device for conference calls locally, across the country, and internationally (Manila). In all these calls, I am the person that coordinates the conferences and I also take the meeting minutes. Therefore, the tranmission quality of the microphone and the reception quality of the earpiece must be a quality good enough to allow me to not be focused on the hardware and at the same time allow me to take notes. This little inexpensive toylike contraption meets all those needs. I have actually thought about ordering about 10 of this item just as Christmas gifts. I'll bet this would be the nicest $3.50 gift in anybody's stocking.",3
"Very Unhappy

This product was faulty. I couldn't hear anything at all. I contacted the correct parties and no one would contact me back. The customer service and quality were horrible. It was the biggest waste of money and time!",0
"headset boom

this is a nice wired headset thats has a nice sound that carries well with the noise around it. the answer part is pretty much as usual",3
"effective

Does what it is supposed to and comfortable to wear. The only downside is there is a slight whooshing sound in the ear piece, may or may not be caused by the phone.",3
"great headset

Great headset. I have been using them for years. I use mine a lot and they seem to break every 3 to 6 months. But they sound great and elminate the need for a bluetooth transmitter being placed next to your brain.",4
"Very Comfortable!

I didn't want to wear a headphone style headset, and this item was the answer to my prayers. The sound is clear both ways. People tell me I sound like I'm in the same room as them, and I hear everyone clearly. This model is comfortable, to point I forget I'm wearing a headset. I purchased three more, and I keep one in the car at all times.",4
"Work great

I am using it for my panasonic cordless phone. It is working perfectly. It is good for me and frequently in use when I work from home. Sound is clear and microphone works great. I will recommend this product.",4
"Light, comfortable, STAYS ON MY HEAD.

This headset is comfortable, light, and fits well on my and my fiancee's smaller head. It doesn't pinch or cause discomfort even after several hours of use. As it's wired, you don't need to charge it, which is a plus.",3
"Absolutely phenomenal: For three bucks it's the best buy in electronics

I read a good deal of negative remarks on this headset, and it may very well be a fake, but I really don't care as it works absolutely great!!! I have an OEM Jensen that I also bought for a little more, and is not as good. While I've only used it one day, I'll update if status changes. In the interim this little guy sounds as clear as my over the head Panasonic headset, the other person hears me perfectly, and I don't have the ""I work at burger king's window"" look. I just ordered another on Amazon (through SF Planet) for only $3.32 including shipping (in case it does break). The button on the wire is terrific as one click and the phone asks for a command; without taking my eyes off the road I'm talking to the party I asked for. So for this price, it's more than I could ever ask for; maybe I'll get a third as a spare!",4
"Perfect!

This headset was exactly what I had hoped it would be! After spending $30 per headset over the years, I couldn't believe I would be able to get one at such a reasonable price! The order was delivered on time and it was packaged fine. No problems whatsoever!",4
"Small Light Comfortable Use with iPhone 4

Pro: The earpiece design fits well into the ear. Can also listen to music or movies with this earpiece. I have tried several ear pieces both wireless and wired. I travel a lot and want my wife to have a pleasant experience visiting with me on the phone. She states that this is the best ever that she has heard me. So we are moving in the right direction.Con: When I turn up the ear piece to hear the caller their voice feedback to them through the boom mic - this is a negative. When I turn down the volume, feedback no longer takes place but now I can't hear the caller.I will continue to read reviews and try other earpieces.",2
"handy but low sound quality

They say you get what you pay for. That truth applies here. The quality sound and volume is not satisfying but if you just need to have it around or in the glove compartment of your car, it's ok to have an item like this. Don't expect it to set your world on fire.",2
"handy, works well

I bought these and we liked them, so hubby bought another 10. They work pretty well a long time. And when they do finally break, they're cheap to replace.",4
"Didn't hold up to moderate use

Worked great for 2 months. Then it shorted - could no longer be heard on it. Moderate use - don't spend a lot of time on the phone.",1
"Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm plug

I purchased one of these headsets many years ago and was very happy with it. Well, my husband tried it and decided he needed it since he did a lot of driving for work. I was very happy to see that these were still available and at a much better price than what I paid way back.I love that I can use these with my cordless phones as well as my cell phone. I prefer the corded sets, they just seem to have a better sound quality. I love that this earpiece fits snuggly around your lobe. I wear glasses and this works out great. I go between this style and one that wraps around my head, it just depends on which handset I pick up. Highly recommend to anyone who prefers the corded headset.",4
"Easy For People to Hear, but Uncomfortable to Wear

Overall, it's a great headset for the price. Pretty amazing actually. You'll need to get a wired converter to convert the 2.5mm to 3.5mm like this one:Headset Adapter 3.5mm to 2.5mm Audio Adapter and Converter (Black) - Non-Retail Packaging. No biggie.But the curved rubber piece is really stiff and hurts my ear after about 30 minutes or less. Sometimes quite painfully.I have a dull voice and this is by far the best headset I have that helps people hear me clearly (I actually have an older version of the same headset, so I have two). No one complains they can't hear me or do they need to turn up their volume. Noise cancellation is also pretty good. Not as good as my cheap jawbone, but then people usually complain they can't hear me as well on that one. So, stay away from this if you plan to talk on the phone a while or have larger ears. Small ears may work just fine. Mine are probably about average for males. Otherwise, worth the price.",2
"Love this boom style, fits LG Verizon Phone

This little design that hooks into the ear is easy on, easy off. Not annoying or uncomfortable or unstable like the ones that hook over the ear. The only thing that would make this gadget even better would be extra foam pads. They are ridiculously hard to find and overpriced when you do find replacement pads for the ear buds.",4
"A bit disappointed with this headset

I have bought plantronics for years and this is the first time I am disappointed. The headset would not stay on my head and I had difficulties answering the phone with it.",3
"Works but doesn't stay on well

I bought this (along with a 2.5mm to 3.55 mm adapter) for my iPhone. I prefer a wired headset while I'm driving because in my experience the sound is clearer with no static and it's easier to use. This device works very well, but doesn't stay on my ear and the foam cover disintegrated within a week! That being said, I would still recommend it for sound, clarity and ease of use.",2
"It could be better ... if

For less than $5 it keeps me hands-free ... which is really helpful when I need to drive, keyboad or write while on the phone ... but it would be better if: 1). the volume/clarity were louder/clearer; 2). there was more than one clip to attach the dangling cord between phone and earpiece ... the dangling cord catches on everything when leaning over ... and when standiing upright again ... yank! ... off comes the earpiece :-(",2
"Satisfied

There is nothing to write about, I was happy with this order. It was what i ordered and what I received.",3
"Great buy

For our office staff I purchased this item plus a plantonics MX500i (for $34.99). All but one staffer loved this product compared to the more expensive one. It is light and easy to forget you are wearing it. It will not work well for people with very large earlobes. Great product",3
"Best headset ever!!!

Small, discrete, and clear sound. Receiving parties say clearer than the Motorola I use it with (thanks to built in noise cancelling). Bluetooth sounds weird,has a delay, and the battery is always going dead. Wired is the only way to go...plus it doesn't look like you have a giant cacada on your ear.At $3.00 each it doesn't get any better than this; I bought 3 - car, office, brief case.",4
"Best headset ever for noise reduction!!!!!

I bought enough to give to my friends & family because I got tired of not being able to hear them on their cordless headsets which seem to transmit every noise around them clearly with the exception of their voice.",4
"Nice headset, great value!

I have used this headset with a Motorola Q9c directly and (with a 3.5mm adapter) a Samsung Intrepid. It works great with both phones, the people I call have spontaneously commented that my voice sounds better than with either of my Bluetooth headsets. It can be worn on either the left or right ear.",4
"Plantroonics MX150 Headset

The headset gives clearer sound, according to people calling, but does not fit the ear very well. I would choose something else next time. This choice was made on price alone.",0
"Bad product. Mic doesnt work !!

I bought this product and surprisingly the microphone doesnt work. People cannot hear me at all. And also the product says Verizon in place of Plantronics. Its cheating !!",0
"Works for X Box 360 Chat

My xbox headsets kept breaking so I decided to give this one a try. I was worried about it not working because there is no volume control. My worries were in vein because this little guy works great!Good:PriceSize, very smallAudio seems loud on both endsNot so good:The fit isn't the most comfortableNo Volume controlNo mute switch (there is a button but I can't tell if this mutes or not)Overall for the price this little guy is awesome so far!",3
"Product appears fake.

This product is not a plantronics MX150, but something that looks very similar to it. It did not work with my phone. The vendor promptly refunded my money, but I suspect that these fake headsets are being sold cheap in the hope that people who receive them will not bother to return them or ask for a refund if there are problems. I may be wrong about this, but it seems fishy.",0
"Crap.

Man when this got here i was thinking it's gonna be awesome but hen it keeps unplugging itself and the volume is all the way up and i still can't here anyone. It's not even planatronics they gave me some cheap verizon one.It looks like it has PTT, yes i'm trying to get it to work with walkie talkie. This is crap don't get it for walkie talkie!",0
"Awful. Threw it away.

While I could hear the other person, at first they could not hear me at all and then after a lot of jiggling things, they could hear me but only through a lot of static and feedback. Absolutely awful and complete waste of money.",0
"ear piece/ headset

This product arrived and there was a problem. The company, The OEM Shop has been so fantastic! I would highly recommend this company and if on the very rare chance there is a problem, they will 100% stand behind it and ensure you are satisfied with your purchase",4
"Satisfied

This is product is one of the few headsets (perhaps only) that comfortably fit my ears - the sound quality is greatand if you don't mind having a wire to your phone - i highly recommend - and can't beat the price.",4
"good product

Easy to use, good clarity, comfortable and inexpensive solution for those that don't like bluetooth. i have one for the car, one at home, one at the desk.",4
"Great Product.

The ony draw back to this product is that it is corded. IF they could make the same product wireless it would be Exceptional. I love it, has great sound, cofortable in my ear and it plays the different ringtones i have for callers so i can know whos callings.",4
"Got this for my office

Now I don't like to take a call without this headset Ordered 4 more for my office, use them on a cordless phone.Ya no me gusta contestar llamadas sin estos audífonos, He ordenado 4 mas para mi oficina, los uso en teléfono inalámbrico.",4
"Not loud enough

This item arrived quickly. Friends hear me very well but the earpiece is not quite loud enough. Wish there was a way to turn it up.",2
"Worth its price

The mic is very quiet (no background noises) and comfortable to wear on one ear. Others have to turn up their headsets.",3
"Great

It's perfect for those of us who don't have smartphones or a headphone jack. Sound quality is excellent and it makes multitasking so much easier. Long wire so that you can put your phone in your pocket no problem.",4
"Waste of money

I had taken with great happiness seeing the great looks of it, But it turned out to be mess. It doesnt work as desired. You cant hear anything when you connect this neither your callers voice will be heard.Just avoid this !!!!",0
"They can't ALL be defective, can they?

I chose Plantronics because I have had a cordless Plantronics earpiece for several years and it works wonderfully, never a problem with it. My husband still needs an older wired piece; he has been using a Jabra set, but those sets, although they work well, seem to be very fragile, and he is awfully hard on them -- he's gone through several per year. So this time I thought I'd try a Plantronics model. I sent away for three of these babies, and what a mistake -- not ONE of the three worked. One had no sound at all, one had sound, the but volume so low that it was useless. One had perfect sound, but whoever packed it in the little plastic bag managed to snap the microphone boom out of its socket, so there was no sound for the person on the other end of the call. I don't know if they're crap because they're old, or packed poorly, or returns, or what, but I'm sending all of them back, and I won't be asking for replacements.",0
"works but check that it fits your phone

Its just what i wanted but it wont fit a Iphone. sure its my fault for it having a 2.5mm plug when my iphone needs a 3.5mm but thats what I get for not thinking aobut it. if you want a cheap headset for talking and driving this is it but make sure it fits your phone",3
"Headset

The product is not OEM. The quality of sound is not good and if you are outside and the wind blows your conversation is over. You can not hear the caller very well at all. I had an OEM headset and it had great quality; tried to save some money. The product is only o.k.",1
"I love this little guy!

After searching for a couple years to find a headset that works in my home office, I've been using this one for about six months now. It plugs into both my corded and cordless phones. I like it so much that I have bought one for every phone in my house!",4
"Plantronics MX150 Head Set

I was very disappointed with the audio quality. I do not use this item.",0
"Unobtrusive, lightweight unit

Considering it is a wired headphone (my cellphone is not Bluetooth), this little unit is a real gem. I am on my second one, only because my little companion bird ate through the wiring of the first one. It weighs next to nothing, so it rests very lightly upon the ear. The microphone boom is quite short, but it picks up really well. It doesn't perfom well in windy conditions because it lacks a windscreen, but that is not noteworthy enough to discount the rating I have given. This headset has incredible audio fidelity and I am told by those who know me, that my voice is quite natural at the other end of the conversations. The line cord is nice and long, so you can thread it through clothing if you need to, or set your phone on an auto's console for charging, and still have plenty of room to move normally without tugging.An excellent item for its price!",4
"Plantronics MX150 - best headset I've tried

I have an older non-bluetooth phone (VZ Samsung a540),and was looking for a headset.This wired headset is absolutely amazing.The clarity is wonderful, and it sounds likeI'm not even using a headset, to me,as well as to the person on the other end of the line.In addition to using it in ""normal"" at-home situations,my friends and I also tried it with a Treo 600,in a car, with the windows up and the music down,as well as with the windows down, the music up,and driving at 30 mph. In all situations,the headset worked great, and the person onthe other end of the line couldn't tellwe were using a headset.I would highly recommend this headset to anyonewho wants to purchase a wired headset.",4
"Simple, Cheap and does the job....

I am on my 4th unit in about 2.5 years (very heavy earbud user). The earbud is great if you want easy in and easy out. I wear glasses and hate the other ones that wrap around your ears. This one does well as far as fit. The sound quality can sometimes be difficult to hear due to position of the ear bud. This usually happens once the ear pad (foam pad) wears down. I recommend buying a package of these foam ear pieces and replace every 4-6 months.My biggest complaint on this earbud is the wiring. For me, it breaks downs after 8-10 months and you can't hear anything anymore. I may have to jiggle the wire wear it connects to the either the phone or up near the main ear piece for a while, eventually it just wears out and no more sound. The wire is very thin and I am aggressive with the unit and also leave the ear bud in the the car during the cold (live in northeast) which can cause the thin wire to become stiff causing breakage.I tried a few others by plantronics (and other companies) and always came back to this one. I don't like the upgraded models where you have answer on/off switches or those stupid looking bluetooth ear implants (reminds mean of a star-trek communicator that should go on your chest and not in the ear).It's simple, cheap in price and does the job.",3
"seems to work fine..... But

Once you figure out how to put this headset on where it doesn't slide off (I am still fighting with this after 3 months), the earpiece is adequate for hearing the conversation, and I have heard no complaints from people about how I sound on their end. Unfortunately, I usually have to end up holding the earpiece in my ear during some (if not all) of the time that I am using it, due to the fact that it won't stay in - very annoying.",2
"Really unique and effective design, voice quality pretty good

I know it's a little more difficult to put in your ear than most other models but its worth the effort. Once placed properly, it stays there and is actually quite comfy. Good overall quality both in the earpiece and microphone. Very, very compact. Of course, if you are one of those bozos that's driving and then tries to put it on when the phone rings.... Well lets just say I hope it's only you that gets killed.",3
"Difficult to hear

I own both a Motorola T730 and a LG VX4500 and have used the MX150 with both phones. Used in conjunction with the Motorola it is basically worthless due to low volume. It is slightly better when used with the LG, which seems to have better amplification on the handset when compared to the Motorola, but I still don't feel it is an ideal solution.",1
"Headset

It does not work on my PC , which is what I bought it for.",1
"PLANTRONICS MX150 HEADSET 2.5MM PLUG

I LOVE THIS PLANTRONICS MX150 HEADSET WITH 2.5 MM PLUG WORKS GREAT! SHIPPING PRICES ARE EXTREMELY OUTRAGEOUS, BUT THE PRODUCT IS FANTASTIC.",4
"So comfortable, you'll forget you have it on....

This is my favorite headset, and the only one I've used for years. Excellect sound, flexible boom, and the earpiece fits like a glove - I have literally done handstands (with the kids) and it didn't move a bit! Doesn't bother my earrings, either.It is the BEST headset for the car, because it will never move, even in quick-response situations,so you will never be distracted by it.",4
"great for the price

i paid about $2.50 for the headset and they work perfectly. what more can you ask for.",3
"Surprising for under three dollars!

I recently ordered three corded headsets for my cell phone:Jabra Corded Mini-Boom Headset - Black (7253-29)Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm PlugJabra C250 EarWave Boom Headset for 2.5mm PlugsAll three together cost less than buying one headset at a store, especially once you factor in tax.The Plantronics is my favorite of the three. The way you wear it is a little odd (the earlobe clip), but once you're used to it, it's actually the best and easiest of the three. It's not hard to put on like some people have suggested, and I now do it one-handed while driving (pull the rubber piece down, insert speaker in ear, release).The sound is a *little* muddy compared to the other two, but the microphone seems to work quite well. Overall, everything is extremely acceptable.For under $3, buy 5 and call them disposable (leave one in each car, one at your desk, etc...).",3
"Can't beat the price.

Great little headset and the price is unbeatable. Only complaint is that if the plug gets touched where it connects to the phone, it's easily disconnected so be careful about that.",3
"Best value ever!

This is a great value - inexpensive and good quality. I bought two just in case one didn't last too long, but after a few weeks it seems like it just might, so now I use one in the car and one in the home on my house cordless. Pleasantly surprised.",4
"Excellent

When I seen this product that my ""boss"" had purchased, it looked and ""felt"" very comfortable to my surprise...I purchase 2 and leave one in my car and the 2nd to my son...he loves it!!!....Thank you Amazon.com for finding such a flexiable, reliable, comfortable earphone piece ever!!",4
"Great for the price

For the price, it really is a good deal. The earpiece is a little difficult to keep in place.",4
"Good product at a great price.

I was able to get two new headsets for under $10 and the sound quality is pretty good. What a great deal!",4
"Better than bluetooth

I don't know, I've always liked high-tech and loved the idea of bluetooth, even though it tends to make one look like a space alien contacting the mother ship or a blathering fool until someone notices the bluetooth unit in your ear.But I've never gotten good reception with bluetooth units or enough batter life. Don't get me started on static and wind noise.That's why for the money you can't do better than these wired units. They're lightweight, comfortable, and have ample cord length. I've ordered several, and you'd pay 3 times the price in a bog-box electronics store. Do yourself a favor, even if you do own a bluetooth, keep one of these one hand. Well worth the price.",4
"Great product

Great product. Greatly reduces outside noise, especially freeway noise. Easy to hear other person talking on the phone. This is a phased out product in retail stores. Bought on line and received item within a few days.",4
"great headset

Took me a minute to figure how it was supposed to go in my ear (no instructions!) but great sound, no problems at all.",4
"Broke!

This broke after 2 days... and I'm a light user! Part of the back popped off while it was in my pocket, and although I can hear through it, nobody can hear me. Booooo! Cheap product! :(",0
"Disastified.

Pros : ...Cons : Not even wearable.I would return this if I could. Sadly, it's not worth the time or the effort.",0
"Just what I needed at a great price

Couldn't beat the price, and this product replaced a headset just like the one I had had for years. Prompt service, great purchase.",4
"Good product.

I ordered from OEM Shop, and I'm not certain that I got the Plantronics one, or a very close imitation: it says verizon wireless on it. Either way, it looks just like the one in the picture, and functions satisfactorily. It's not the tightest grip on the ear, and at first is a bit uncomfortable, but you quickly adjust to it, and it doesn't fall out.It has a push button on the wire, but that doesn't seem to do anything.",3
"works great

This came with no instructions, but with the help of a co=worker, we figured it out. (The button on the cord hangs up the call and switches the phone to voice command.) I like to use this for longer phone conversations - it leaves my hands free and my head further from radiation from the phone.",4
"Quick service

I ordered this on a Monday, which was a holiday, and received it on Friday.",4
"Wow

Want something that doesn't feel worn? Well this one is perfect, at the beginning yea you will feel it lightly hold on to your ear lobe and soon after you would forget its there",4
"A faithful workhouse

I love these things. They just do there job with no fuss. Bluetooth has given me lots of grief with pairing, batteries and erratic behavior. These only fail after I do something very bad to them, oops.",4
"Great Indoors but Outside....

Although I actually like these headphones there are a couple of issues with them. I'm a woman with normal size ears (whatever that means exactly) and perfect hearing. The ear hook does fit my ear very nicely. The Plantronics MX150 are not adjustable and the microphone tends to swivel a little easily. When I'm indoors and there is no tv or radio playing I can hear the caller very clearly (though I have the volume on the high side). While indoors I've only had one caller tell me to keep adjusting the microphone (maybe I'm not speaking loudly enough). In the car I feel like I'm constantly adjusting the microphone, although the caller doesn't seem to notice I feel like it moves. Outdoors I've been told I can be heard exceptionally well regardless of the wind or ambient noise around me. Even under my hood my voice is perfectly clear and I've been told the caller can't tell that I'm using a headset. Unfortunately when I'm outside the ambient noise makes it very difficult to hear the caller and I often have to ask them to repeat themselves. I will buy a different style headset to travel with and keep this one to use at home.",2
"A Piece Of Junk!

I purchased this headset about two months ago. The first time I used it, it was very scratchy, both on my end and the person who I was calling. I only paid about $1.50 for it, so I didn't return it, it wasn't worth the hassle. Now I understand why the price was so discounted. I wouldn't recommend this headset to my worst enemy! You really do get what you pay for. If I could have rated this zero stars, I would have.",0
"Wilkoe

This headset works very well. I have purchased several to give as gifts and keep one in my purse and one at home so that I don't have to have the phone at my ear. It's great for teenagers so they are not distracted holding a phone while driving if they need to ask directions.",4
"Don't waste your $$$

Don't waste your $$$ on this one. I just received 2 of these things and I am very disappointed. It might say 'Plantronics' in the ad but there aren't any marking of the manufacturer. They were in a small zip log bag when I received them. The quality on how they are made is very poor to say the least. You get what you pay for. On the other hand, they do work. but for how long??",1
"STATIC

I have 2 words for this product with my phone (HTC Touch Pro) Static and echo.",2
"Had 2... 1st one worked, 2nd one didn't

The first time I bought the headset it was the best! I still use it while driving or doing the dishes. Even with the windows down or the faucet running, people could always hear me and I could always hear them. I went to buy a backup for the first one because I read the review where they said it would wear out after a while. The second one didn't work and had a crackling noise in the background. I've had the first one for 3 years and it's still going strong with heavy everyday use. I would say that it's definitely worth the $2.00 to try it out because it's the best thing going when it works. :-)",3
"Bought it! You got what you paid!

The title is a miss leading. It is not Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug. I had one from verizon wireless before. MX150 had an answer button. This one does not have it. So it is not convenient. Do not recommend.",1
"buyer

Received the product but did not work, received the replacement still not work, sent back, got my refund, very friendly seller and helpful will definitely buy product from this seller again.",2
"Well worth the money

Bought 2 of these for xbox live. One for a backup because they were so cheap. Haven't touched the second one yet. Works great sound coming in is clear and people seem to hear me just fine.Pros: good quality for $$, small but clips on ear with no problem.Cons: if you want to call it a con. If you buy this for xbox, the part that plugs into the contoller is L shapped, so it's a little akward. But nothing major.",4
"I LOVE it! I have one for my cell & home phone!

I originally bought this item so that I could be ""handsfree"" while I talked on my cell phone when I was in my car. But I quickly realized that I wanted the SAME feature while I was in the comfort of my own home. So I bought one for my home phone, too and I have to say that I use it every single day. In fact, I never use my home phone without having my ""hands-free"" headset plugged in! Having 2 headsets allows me to be able to carry one of them in my purse every day so I can use it anytime and anywhere that I need to be hands-free while talking on the phone! I got pampered with being able to chat to my friends/family and still having the option of being hands-free and so will YOU!P.S. If one of my headsets were to ever become damaged I would go out of my way and order a replacement immediately! Once you use it....you'll never go back to the old fashioned way of talking on the phone!",4
"nice fit and works well

i like the product and i am probably going to buy another one at the price the last one was if they are still available",4
"Great headset

Back when I had a phone that took the 2.5 mil plug this was the headset I used and loved. No idea where I got the first one, but when I lost that one I bought 3 more from amazon. I loved this headset for ease of slipping on, and was loud enough that I could hear even while driving, and the mic was such that I could be heard and understood as well. Unfortunately these don't work with an iphone so I distributed them to friends with older cell phones, and they loved them too!",4
"overall good deal

4 for 9.96$ and free shipping. good deal. some had a verizon logo which I can do without but otherwise a very good deal. they work on my home phone and cell.",2
"GREAT Product!

Simple easy to use. different but comfortable. I use it on my Samsung Exclaim. It picked up wind noise outside. I have not tried it driving yet. Arrived a day ahead of estimate.",4
"Kind of hard to use...

It took me about 10 minutes to figure out how this fit on my ear. After you get used to it it's not so bad, but if you aren't very good with your hands you might want to look for a more traditional headset...",2
"Very good quality

This has to be the cheapest headset I have ever purchased, yet the best small headset ever made. It lasts forever! I only bought it for Xbox live but it works great with cell phones too. It says its made by plantronics in the description but the headset itself says verizon on the side so I'm not sure what the deal is with that but I know that it works great. So if you're looking for a nice regular headset for xbox live because the microsoft headsets break all the time or for a cell phone, buy this headset. I went ahead and bought another one before they're sold out. Try to buy from OEM planet if they got it in stock, they are the best in my opinion.",4
"non-identical twins

I got a pair of Plantronics-branded headsets in Verizon OEM packaging (plastic bag), each coming with a ""universal"" adapter (micro-USB male to 2.5mm female). The price was substantially the same (per unit). But there is a small issue--there are two sets of pictures on this product that represent two different units. The two on the right, with the plastic bag that is clearly labeled MX150xxxx are identical to what I have. Note the obvious button showing through the plastic (this one mutes, turns off the call or voice-dials on my Blackberry, but it may do other things on other models). However, the other photos show the same headset, but without the control button--not a different button, but nothing at all! This made me wonder what is being sold as MX150. The other issue is color. It's not clear if you get the black or a gray one or even if there is a choice. From the photo, one would assume that this dealer supply the gray ones, but I am not so sure. This is not exactly an item one buys for style points (it's compact, but looks bulky on the face), so it's a minor point, but it would be good to have some clarity.But, as far as the product itself goes, it's perfectly functional for the purpose--cheap branded headset (for me, specifically to complement a BT set, which this one replaces when charge runs out). I've had a number of cheap or free headsets (often even enclosed with a phone) and virtually all of them have awful raspy and tinny sound. That's not what I want in a headset, even for $3. But I needed an emergency headset and this one fit the bill. The sound quality is far superior to no-name headsets--on both ends. It's better than an average Sony/Ericsson handset--I always add a headset to those when using them since Sony deliberately puts crappy speakers into Ericsson phones to make you buy their headsets. When traveling through NY or DE or any other state that requires no-hands on the phone, it is essential to be quickly disconnect and replace a discharged BT headset. I have no qualms about using this one.UPDATE (9 months later): I got another of these sets for a friend but, although it fit, the phone rejected it as not compatible. It was a cheap ATT/Nokia handset to replace a lost phone so I am not surprised about compatibility issues. But that also meant that I got an extra set. About a month ago, one of the sets died when the phone got yanked too hard (probably a loose contact). At less than $2 each, I had no problem tossing it and pulling out the next one (and I still have two more left, having spent a total of $6, including shipping). So, aside from Nokia compatibility, still no complaints.",3
"Didn't work well for xbox 360

I got sick of xbox 360 microphones breaking, so I decided to buy this to see if it would work.Unfortunately it didn't work that well. I got sound and the microphone worked but I got a lot of feedback and echo. Worst of all it was supposed to block outside sound, but it didn't do this at all.I know that it was designed for xbox so I am not going to give it 1 star. I don't have a home phone so I haven't tried it for that.",2
"Nice Low Price

You can not beat the low price, and it is about two second faster getting this on then the Jabra C510, that I also own, need two hands for the C510, but with the MX150 I can almost do it with one hand, and it kind of clips on the ear like a claps earring. I think it is alittle more comfortable and light weight compaired to the C510.Perforance wise, there is no problem with it I can hear and talk with clarity. The boom can swing roughly ' radians (180). It would always be nice if there was a 3.5 mm adaptor. There is one button to fiddle with on the cord, that I do not use, or know what it does.",3
"FIT AND COMFORT

Was a bit difficult on how to use this ear piece at first but once I learned it is perfect!!!!!!!",3
"Bad speaker-but company sent another

Mic seems to work ok, but the sound is little more than a whisper. My guess is that the company selling these is counting on people not returning them if faulty because they are so cheep.UPDATE - I emailed the retailer via Amazon telling them the product had a bad speaker. Within less than an hour, I received an email from the retailer apologizing for the defective product and they sent me a replacement. They did not require I return the defective headset. The replaced headset works properly and is of good quality for the price. Given the retailers very fast response, and a working replacement, I've changed my rating of this product.",4
"Liars

I bough this and didn't work, and than one of the customer represantives:Isaiah AltriagaConsumer Affair RepresentativeThe OEM Shop5620 1st Avenue, 4th FlBrooklyn, NY 11220Contact me and he apologize and told me that is going to get me a complementary bluetooth for the inconvinience:Hi Ezequiel,I will process your complementary Bluetooth today. You will receive a confirmation email by Monday along with tracking number.With much humility and modesty I ask, not disregarding the fact you were unhappy with your first purchase, but considering the fact I contacted you to try and make it right will you be open to removing the feedback off the Amazon page? (Even though you are not obligated to do so) It basically lets other customers know that there was an issue, but we contacted you to try and rectify it.I have a link I can send you if it makes it easier.As you can see, since I change my feedback because I belive what he told me, but is been 12 busines day and not even respond a email I send to him asking about what happen, I belive they don't care the customer satisfaction.Sincerilly unhappy customer.",0
"Nice headset for Xbox 360, but not without its flaws

I originally bought this headset for use with my Xbox 360. Turns out it works fairly nice. The earlobe attachment is very comfortable, and I can barely feel it after a little bit of use. The only reason that I'm giving it 4 stars is because to mute it, you have to hold down the button on the cord. You can't just press it. But other than that, for less than five bucks, this thing is awesome.",3
"Doesn't work

It didn't work, people can not hear me when I talk. Not worth the money to try to return.",0
"Don't purchase from this seller!!

I purchased 2 platronics headsets and neither of them worked!!! This company promised to replace them and then a week later I got an e-mail saying the order was cancelled because they were out of stock. I have yet to receive my refund!",0
"Plantronics MX-150

Works and sounds great. I like keeping the phone away from my head and this does the trick. A nice snug fit, good audio quality. Better audio quality than the bluetooth headsets I've tried.",3
"It is NOT a Plantronics product

While the sound quality is ok, no where on the product does it say Plantronics on it, mine has Verizon as the label, that's why the product is so cheap.",2
"Great voice quality, uncomfortable.

Good voice quality coming out of this wired headset, loud and clear. However my ear begin to hurt after extended period of time wearing it(+30 minutes). This is probably caused by the curved rubber thing pinching my earlobe.If you have to wear is for a long period of time, check out Jabra C250 (Jabra C250 EarWave Boom Headset for 2.5mm Plugs). It isn't as loud as this headset, but so much more comfortable.",2
"TERRIBLE HORRIBLE AWFUL SOUND QUALITY

You'll think you were going DEAF using this piece of garbage. It falls out of my ear every time I sneeze, and the sound quality is absolutely APPALLINGLY AWFUL. I would recommend buying this if you want to torment yourself. If you're that anxious to throw away your money, I'll be happy to take it, and give you nothing in return. You can thank me later.",0
"Plantronics flexible headset with 2.5 mm

I am not happy with the four I ordered from this seller...I have had the same one in the past and just loved it!The ear bud does not fit properly as well as the mic...this should just lay on your face and end at the corner of your mouth....well it does not! I am not happy ...Now I know why it was so inexpensive...I prefer using these with my cell phone or cordless home phone...however it just is not the same as the two I had in the past!I have gone back to using the headband headset altho bulky, it is great!",1
"Light, comfortable, great for eyeglass wearers, good sound..

Pros: Light and comfortable, very good microphone clarity, good earpiece sound.Con: Somewhat difficult to wear; no earpiece volume amplification and microphone mute button.I purchased a Plantronics MX153-M1 (for $22 at an family-run electronics store a few blocks away from J&R Music and Computer World), the version of the MX150 made specifically for Motorola phones - v60, v70, v120, T720 and later phones. The MX153-M1 adds a push-button towards the upper-middle of its cord that enables the headset wearer to dial the last-dialed number, use voice-activated dialing, answer calls, and end calls without touching the phone. The MX153-N1 and MX153-N3 are push-button versions of the MX150 for Nokia phones. The base MX150 itself does not have the push-button and associated functionality.The MX150's earbud is anchored to the wearer's ear by a soft rubber grip that wraps under and essentially clips the earlobe (pinna). It takes several seconds to fit the earbud and pivot the microphone boom to their proper angles; this must be done each time the wearer puts on the headset. The disadvantage of this fitting requirement is that if you are not already wearing the headset when your phone starts ringing, you are better off answering your phone the old-fashion way. Once fitted however, the MX150 is light and comfortable to point of being unnoticeable. The MX150's FlexGrip design (shared by the Plantronics MX100 family) is better than ear-loop designs that can get in the way of eyeglasses and sunglasses; headband designs that can pull on the wearer's hair; and classic earbud designs that can easily fall off. People with earrings may not be comfortable with the MX150 because of its grip on the ear's pinna.In contrast to generic headset microphones that often make the wearer sound distant, the MX150's microphone performance is very good and makes the wearer sound clear and close to the phone. The noice-cancelling microphone does a good job of eliminating ambient noise - even inside a moving New York City subway car. The MX150 family does not have microphone volume control and microphone mute functions.Earpiece performance is good. The MX150 lacks earpiece volume control, relying instead on the phone's volume control functions. As with any headset design lacking self-powered earpiece volume amplification, ambient noise may be an issue in open or noisy environments, e.g. a busy New York City street or subway car.The MX150's price competition is with the Jabra ProBoom. The latter has battery-powered earpiece volume amplification, but consumers should carefully weigh this great advantage against the MX150's fit and weight benefits. The two competitors also differ in push-button support. The MX150 family has push-button models for Motorola and Nokia phones, while the ProBoom family has push-button models for Nokia and Samsung phones.Of the three Plantronics headsets that I have purchased (the other two being the M175 and M100), the MX153-M1 is the best one that I have yet used.",3
"Great when they work...

This headset is light and comfortable and works very well with most cell phones. Unfortunately, they always seem to die on me. I've gone through five MX150s in the last eight months. I buy them in pairs now so I always have a backup. I can't find anything I like better, so I keep going down this road, but be prepared for problems if you are a heavy user. Also, do not buy this headset if you are looking to use it with a Uniden TRU8885 Cordless Phone. You will have significant outbound volume problems.",2
"Perfect

Hey. This is a perfect little headset. I've had it for a year now. People can't tell I'm on a cell phone. Excellent at blocking outside noise, and I can hear everything crystal clear on the receiving end. Great Buy.",4
"Product: GOOD, Buying from A1: NOT good

The product itself is good insofar as the earpiece fits well and the microphone is well-positioned. I have a similar Plantronics product for my laptop which I use to make Skype calls.HOWEVER, do not order this from A1 Accessories if you are looking for the original Plantronics set. They advertise it as Plantronics and sell it at such a low price because they are actually shipping a GENERIC headset that only looks like the Plantronics set. This amounts to false advertising and deception.",2
"Almost perfect!

I liked this headset so much that I found myself unplugging it and plugging it in again, all the time- as I moved it from cell phone to home phone and back again (in and out of my car!). So now I have two (and despite much abuse, the first one is still working great after two years!) It took me a while to get used to it at first, I hated the over the ear thing when I first tried it (I have small ears) but then I loved it because the sound is just so darn good, as is the noise cancelling. The earbud is a bit too big (as mentioned in other reviews) but I find that to be true now of ALL earbuds- someone told me that the reason you can't find little bitty earbuds that go further in the ear canals like they used to when I was a kid, is because of fear of lawsuits due to hearing loss. In other words, its better for your eardrums to not be able to shove an earbud in so far. Darn! This is a great headset, but may take a little getting used to- then you will be hooked!",4
"FAKE stuff

STAY AWAY, ITS FAKE. I don't believe it. This guy is selling a fake stuff and people are buying it like a candy, hundreds of them. I got a cheap plastic thing stuffed in plastic bag. No paper of any kind associated with it. No Plantronics written anywhere (even misspelled). Unbelievable to me that Amazon allows it to continue like this. Well looks like there are plenty of stupid people (or friends of seller) giving 5 star reviews.",0
"How is this thing so cheap?

I am constantly impressed by how much sound quality I both receive and give to my callers when I use this product. I was skeptical when I saw how cheap it was, but when I started using it I found it to be very clear and comfortable. I have had many late night chats with friends and have never had a problem with it hurting.My friend has one similar that has a connect/disconnect button on the wire, and the lack of this feature is the main reason I give it 4 stars. Still, if you want something that is cheap, functional, and comfortable.... this is the headset for you.",3
"Great design, great sound

I've tried a lot of headsets, and what makes this the best I've had yet is (1) the way it mounts to your ear without feeling cumbersome and (2) the sound quality that those I'm talking with comment on. I'm able to take business calls without fear of poor microphone quality. I think noise cancelling makes a difference as well because I talk while driving 70 mph down the freeway without any complaints of road noise",4
"Less than expected

Not sure if I'm missing something, but the first time I tried it, the person on the other end could not hear me. So, I took it out and haven't used it since. Tried it with a Panasonic KX-TGA560B",0
"Defective product shipped twice

I ordered this product from DBROTH. The product arrived quickly, but upon opening the envelope, I questioned the authenticity of the product. In the envelope was a plastic bag with a computer printed label indicating the product name affixed to the outside. The headset was inside the plastic bag. There was no user guide, no manufacturer's packaging, and the headset had a Verizon Wireless logo. There was no Plantronics logo anywhere on the headset. I ignored this initial red flag, as I had paid a minimal amount for the headset. I figured I would be satisfied as long as the product worked as described. I initially tested the product on my Vtech cordless home phone. I could easily hear the person on the other end, but they could not hear me. It seemed the mic was defective, but I decided to test it on another phone to be sure. I then tried the earpiece on a cell phone (Palm Treo 680) and experienced the same problem: the mic didn't work. I contacted DBROTH via email (since there is no option to call them) to find out how to exchange the item for a working one. They offered to send me a replacement free of charge and did not require that I return the old, non-working headset. I received the second headset yesterday, and this one has the same issue! I can hear the person at the other end, but they cannot hear me. I don't have the time to continue to request replacement sets that will likely not work either, so I am throwing these two sets away and considering this a $5 learning experience. Keep in mind the product I was using may or may not be a true Plantronics headset. Although DBROTH was quick to send a replacement headset, I have to question where they received these products, as well as the integrity of a company that claims to sell one product yet sends another that appears to be a knockoff. Needless to say, don't waste your time with this product. Although you could be one of the lucky few to receive a headset that works upon arrival and continues to work more than a month, the risk of receiving a defective headset is far too great, and the time involved to procure a working one is not worth the cheap price.",0
"I Love This Headset

I do love it. I previously had an over-the-head type. It got tangled up in my hair all the time. I was looking for something strictly earpiece.I bought this for our Uniden DCT646-3 cordless phone set. It works great on my phone. I know it looks weird. In fact, my DH said it looked uncomfortable. Not at all. It does take a little getting used to (not much). The getting used to part is getting it in place, not wearing it.It looks as though it would be tight, but it's not. You don't even know it's there. The only problem I have with this earphone - If I am wearing earrings, it takes me two phone rings to get it situated in my ear so I can answer the phone.I can hear quite well through this headset, and my callers can hear me quite well. The little boom does a 180 degree turn, so it is left as well as right oriented. It is small, attractive, and easy to store. I have a tiny hook on the side of my monitor for mine.I love it!",4
"Broke

I give this headset an extra star for being fairly comfortable to wear. The volume is good too...if it's working.Like some other reviewers have mentioned, this headset's mic is prone to dying out of the blue, which is exactly what happened to mine. So you're having your usual conversation, and all of a sudden the other person can no longer hear you.I will be buying a replacement headset for my Plantronics phone, but definitely not another of this model. If you do buy this, it might be a good idea to have a replacement ready because it's a huge hassle to have to run off to Radio Shack when your headset dies in the middle of a business call!",1
"Pretty lousy headset

I own 3 different headsets for my mobile phone. this by far is the worst and is now somewhere on the floor of my car forgotten but not missed. It is hard to clip it on the ear lobe, and the whole think feels quite flimsy, the mouth piece swings around on its own accord, and the sound quality not so good (i have a convertible and so they need to be quite good to overcome the wind sound maybe they'll work better elsewhere). I have 2 others that work well, of which one is the traditional blackberry headphones that come standard with new blackberry device. they don't look as good but they work better.",2
"Good and cheap!

Works well. People can hear me clearly and vice versa. Just wish there was a volume control feature.",3
"My wife likes it

As the description indicates, the headset design is a bit different and takes a little getting used to. My wife likes it and we haven't had any problems with it (in 6 weeks).",4
"Bargains aren't always a bargain...

I purchased two of these on for a backup. First the darn thing would not fit in my ear properly. When I did get it in good enough, I could not hear.",1
"Better than the MX500

Being a truck driver, I tested the MX150 and the MX500, which I bought at the same time. 2 out of 2 other truck driving buddies rated the MX150 better at sound quality on their end of the line. Less ""running water"" in the background sounds.I could hear equally as well on either set. I have learned however, that if the other person has to ""work"" at hearing you, they'll probably hang up. The MX500 works well at home with the cordless.",3
"Two of two have broken

PROSGood sound.Good fit for me.Good volume according to those I've spoken to.CONSBoth MX-150s I've owned have had their microphones stop working suddenly, the most recent one after a few weeks of use.I used these two MX-150s daily in my home office.I upgraded to an MX-505 that includes inline mute and volume controls. I hope it lasts for years.",2
"Too much static, volume too low

I got this as a gift for my boyfriend (his phone didn't have bluetooth at the time) and it was nothing but a disappointment. Had too much static and the volume was too low, made it impossible to have a conversation on.Price was cheap though!",1
"Plantronics MX150 boom headset

the headset was an affordable price, confortable on the ear, works well",3
"Defective or does not work for Sanyo RL-7300

Defective or does not work for Sanyo RL-7300. The person I call can hear me. I hear nothing. Will be returning.",0
"Worst headset product ever.

I have been buying headsets for cell phones for years now, and lately have been on a search for one that allows the user to actually hear, even in noisy environments. I have tried products from Motorola, Jensen, Southwestern Bell, Plantronics and even some "no name" headsets found on ebay. Plantronics (including all Plantronics models I have tried for home phones for years) are THE WORST. Buy *anything* else. Plantronics products are completely unusable unless you have a hearing aid and I am amazed this company is still in business. This model headset is no different.",0
"Do Not Buy This.

Poor sound quality...Awkward to wear, and unlikely to stay in...I ordered one hoping that the 5 start reviews has some merit and the the 1-2 star reviews were missing something. Bad decision...I am returning this product. I am a little upset that I have to pay shipping, since it is such a poor product.Anyway, you have been warned. You have only yourself to blame if you order it.Enjoy the day...",0
"good enough for the price

mute button doesn't seem to work with my LG Verizon phone, but it serves fine as a wired headset, which is all I really wanted.",2
"Not happy....

I was not happy with the product at all. The items arrived were ""old"". The rubber cracked as soon as you placed it around your ear. My credit card was charged 3/11/11. I indicated my dissatisfaction; followed the instructions for a return; returned the items on 3/23/11, via UPS ($6.62); items were received on the receiving dock on 3/29/11 at 11:05am, signed for by Oscar. My credit card statement arrived yesterday. To date (4/20/11) a refund on my credit card for the merchandise ($19.60) nor the UPS charges ($6.62) has been issued.If someone can expedite my refund it would be helpful.Thank you,",0
"headset

Great cellphone ear headset, works great and received it faster than yesterday. Iam very pleased with my purchase. This seller is the best!!!!",4
"Plantronics MX150

I have used plantronics products in the past and was very pleased and happy with the quality and functionality and once again they did it again. I found the MX150 durable in make and of very good quality in both ear piece and mic.Received the product as promised. Very pleased over all.",3
"Great product for the price

I use this headset for both my cell phone while I drive and for Xbox Live. It is hard to beat spending $2 on a head set that has lasted 5 years, I bought a few more just to have around and on hand. The noise is comfortable for Xbox Live use, and you can adjust the volume on your phone.For the price, this headset is simply amazing.",4
"Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug

I love this earphone. It fits snugly and comfortably in my ear. Also it was the fraction of the cost from regular retail stores. I would buy this item time and time again if and when I need a replacement. I purchased this particular one from Amazon.com. I do buy from ebay.com as well.",4
"Super Little Earphone

Simply works good...I use it with my cell phone...just plug it in. (I needed to get a headset buddy to fit the plug from the earphone to the hole on my cellphone). Comfortable...I can talk for hours. The rubbery part on bottom hugs on to the earlobe to hold the earphone in. Earphone sits in the ear...not an ear-plug, so I can still hear my surroundings. Earphone has a good fit, stays put and doesnt bobble around. It sounds good to me and people on the other line hear me clearly...no complant and no ""can you speek up"" louder request.",4
"Very good product.

I bought the headset almost two years ago but didn't really use it until recently - as I became more aware of the impact of cell phone radiations on brains. This is a good piece of little device, easy to put on, stays on, and carries very clear voice. Highly recommended.",4
"plantronics head set from amazon

Plantronics mx150 headset works great its crystal clear and loud enough to hear even when the windows are down. which finding a headset to hear clear when the windows are down are hard to find.",4
"Wife loves it.

Bought this for my wife to use with her Samsung Exclaim. For those that don't know, the device clips to your earlobe after placing the speaker in your ear. She loves being hands free now. If you want to go hands free without going the bluetooth route, get this headset. It will only work in a phone with a 2.5mm jack. Most smartphones are 3.5mm (like standard headphones).",3
"Works with Xbox, hurts your ear

I bought this to hack into a headphone/headset I was making for my Xbox. It worked well enough. The 2.5mm cable is compatible with the 360 control pad.",3
"Seller was fine, earpiece doesn't work

I bought one of these years ago and it still works. I only bought a new one because the little foam earpiece cover was coming apart; I was also concerned they might stop making them. This one was DOA. For some stupid reason they decided to add a little switch of some kind between the plug and the microphone/earpiece. My old one doesn't have this and I've never needed it. I suspect this is what's not working.",0
"Nice item if it works

I like the price, concept and design and mine arrived on time but didn't work. I guess you have to just keep sending it back until you get a good one... instead of trying again I actually took another reviewers advice and picked up a Jabra Earboom instead and I'm loving it! The Slick Zone customer service was prompt and courteous.",3
"Sending Them Back

Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug - I am in the process now of returning these. The earpiece is so big that I can't comfortably get it in my ear. I couldn't even get through a three minute phone call without pain. Maybe I just have small ears!!For the one call that I made with it, sound was fine on my end but apparently not so great on the other end. Can't give much of a review since I couldn't really use it.Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug",1
"Works great, can't beat the price

Reliable, good sound quality, adjustable mic, had Verizon branding on it. All around, I would recommend this if you still use a basic phone with a 2.5 mm plug.",3
"Nice little device!!!

product is very nice and works quite well. I wish the ear loop fitted a little better, but it is useable, the hearing is good and people say they can hear me okay.",4
"Perfect for a pc with (2.5 to pc converter)

Works better than I thought. No complaint about quality so far after everyday use for a week. Clear input and output. Voice does not crack up @ higher volumes. It's a bit bothering for 2 things: 1: the support rubber feels as if it's getting in the way between the earlobes/it also felt as it's not fitting well. 2: Since it's wired, when you want to grab a drink during the sesion, you have to take it off and put it back on again. (but then you already know you are buying a wired head-set)5 stars for it's price. I mean where else can you get this kind of quality for ~5 bucks?Aung",4
"Good product

I bought it to replace my official XBOX 360 headset. The product works well. I have had no problems so far. Make sure to go into Settings --Preference -- Voice and enable it through both headset and speakers to have the best sound.",3
"did not wok

It did not work. I ordered it and they told me they send 3.5mm I am still waiting for that.",0
"Okay headset for price

The product functions like it should. I gave it 3 stars because it doesn't stay on the ear all that well.",2
"ear peice

good product to use if you have a cordless phone without the speaker phone option. Sound quality = good, ear fit = comfortable.",4
"Great headset for an exceptionally low price!

My husband loves this headset and is on his fourth one. He uses it daily in his home office so it only lasts 4-6 months, but for $6 each, it is a great value.",4
"Good product

I like this product and have bought it before. I decided I wanted one exclusively to leave in the car and one at home, so I bought more. I find it easy to put on and stay put. I hear the other person very well, and it also picks up my voice well, too. I definitely recommend the product! My only tiny complaint is that the shipping is relatively high on the item, but since the product is so cheap to start with I can't complain about that too much, either.",3
"Not too good.

This headset would not stay in my ear no matter how hard I tried. I like the fact that it is small, that it sounds OK, and that the person on the line could hear me OK (not great) But I could not figure out how to keep it in my ear without holding it, which defeats the purpose of having a headset!! I ordered 4 of them, they were about $3 apiece with shipping, and the first two are buzzy and could not be used. I would not recommend this product. I went to an over the head headset by Jensen, and am VERY pleased!",1
"Highly Recommended Headset

No matter what Blue tooth I've ever tried including the one in my car, nothing comes close to the quality of a hard wire headset. Plantronics to me has always been the best for the money. The MX150 is lightweight and fits comfortably. Unfortunately, the two that I purchased did not come with the soft pad cover which covers the ear piece so it fits loosly in my ear and make my ear uncomfortable after a while in my ear. Quality wise, it's as good as any headset out there.",3
"they forgot the ear cushion

they work great minus the fact there was no ear sponge or whatever you call it. who packs this stuff??",0
"needs quality control

both of my headsets that I ordered did not work. one worked for one conversation only when I applied pressure to the jack, after that nothing worked. also the way that the thing grasps your ear is very odd, and the mic does not reach far enough to pick up a quality voice durring the one call.",0
"Great For Xbox 360

Product works good for xbox 360. I think its cheaper than buying a headset for 20 and only get one. For this Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug you get like 4 or 5 for 20. Only things is that the site charges you delivery charge for ever headset with is a ripoff.",3
"Ear Piece Foam Not Included

My husband bought one for me back in December of 2009. It was perfect! It fit in the ear comfortably, it didn't slip out at all, could hear clearly, and anyone I was speaking to could hear me clearly and loud enough. With 2 small kids, I use it every day!I ordered 2 more, one for my neighbor and a back up for myself in March/April of 2010. This time, they did not come with the foam covering for the ear piece. Without the foam covering, the unit kept falling out of my ear.I did contact the company requesting the foam covers and received a quick reply that they no longer came with the foam covers.Plantronics, your picture no longer truly represents your product. Please update the picture or update your description of the product that it no longer includes the foam cover.",3
"Plantronics head set

Comfortable to wear, easy to put on and the sound is excellent. This time I bought two so I'd have a spare.",4
"A good temporary solution

The headset did just what it's supposed to do. The sound quality was decent enough as was the mic. The piece that affixes the headset to your ear takes a little getting used to, however. This was a great, cheap fix until my new phone arrived.",3
"These are the best I've used

I have purchased four of these. They are the best I've used. The sound quality is excellent, people can hear me well, and I can hear my callers well, also.I use these hard, and just wear and tear means that they only last six months or so. But for the price, who cares? I love these earphones and will order again and again.I've ordered a variety of earbuds, earphones over the years, and these are the best.",4
"Good for the money

The headset was a great price and holds up pretty well in long conversations. I think it's a little quiet and hard to hear at times, especially when driving in a car. However, the headset is comfortable to wear and comes with a clip for the cord. Overall, it's a great purchase for the price.",3
"Great price for a great product

I bought six of these headsets, and gave them as gifts to all my phone friends! This is a great price and so far has proved to be a great product. They are marked with some brand name and were probably part of a promotional deal with a cell phone or something. They are not a knock off, just left overs from a promotional deal. The boom mic works great, and the headset is very easy to get on and off and is pretty comfortable. I love this headset, and the company selling them has wonderful customer service! I highly recommend these!",4
"headset

Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm PlugVery safe & easy to use while driving. I have multiple sets.",4
"It's ok.

Overall good sound quality. The under-ear fit is awkward however. The fit in the ear is not terribly snug.",2
"couldn't believe the price

works perfectly and at $2 for a plantronics headset, a brand i've used for more than 15 years, i couldn't be happier. i still don't believe i got a head set of this quality for what i paid.",4
"seller was fantastic, item was not

I was 0 for 2 with this model (I was later told there was something wrong with the product lot mine was shipped from.) The first one the ear piece didn't work, couldn't hear a thing. On the replacement the ear piece worked, the mic did not. I tried both headsets on multiple phones with the same results.",0
"fast service

I accidently ordered the wrong headset for my cel phone, so I don't know the quality of these headsets but they arrived fast and well-packed.",3
"Knock-off

Come on people, it's a knock-off. What kind of product comes in a little baggie with no wording/advertising on it? But the bootem line is it works just as well as the Plantronics version but instead of paying $35.00 I paid $1.88. Sounds good to me (no pun intended)!!",2
"Perfect for the price

After trying numerous headset at various price points, I just about given up on finding a quality corded headset at a reasonable price. I purchased one for starters to test it out and then purchased them for the rest of the family.The audio quality on both sides is very good. I can hear people fine and they can hear me without any issues. I haven't tried it outside in a windy condition, but for normal outdoor walking it works fine.The ear clip is very comformatble (feels a bit strange at first).",4
"Good

This item arrived in record time. It was packaged securely. I needed to get an adapter because it doesn't fit an LG Optimus. I am satisfied.",4
"I *like* ... but it IS old model

The Plantronics MX150 is an old, old model. That's a given. (The earliest reviews of this product date back to 2003!)My first cell phone, over 10 years ago, was a Verizon flip-phone. My first (and only) headset I used with my flip-phone was the Plantronics MX150. (When packaged for Verizon the price for the MX150 was a crazy $30.)Not too long ago I finally gave up my beloved flip-phone and ""graduated"" to a smartphone. I searched and studied and read reviews of various bluetooths. And I didn't like any of them. How was I ever going to find a headset for my smartphone that I liked as much as the one I used with my flip-phone? Then I discovered I didn't have to. With an inexpensive adapter ($1) I could connect my ""old-school"" MX150 to my ""new-school"" smartphone!Admittedly, the MX150 is not perfect. I sense many of them sold on Amazon are not OEM (they are a cheaper, knock-off version). They do break easily. I have broken several ... but I like them so much I keep using -- and ordering -- them. At $5, I consider it worth it.I am probably harder on my headset than most. I work 12 hour shifts. Via my smartphone, I listen to talk radio the entire time. The sound quality is great. And, when I do make/receive an occasional phone call, the sound quality is never an issue.SUMMARY: I have used the Plantronics MX150 for over a decade -- both with a flip-phone and a smartphone. My only concern is this: what will use when this old model is finally no longer available?",3
"excellent item

Every was right with the use of this item... It works perfectly for its use.... I'm satisfied with it... It's recommenden for those who are interested on this product.",4
"Perfect!

I'm so glad I ordered this headset. I was using the headphones that Verizon recommended (earbuds), but they kept falling out of my ear. This one fits perfectly, and stays put! And it sounds great. I needed to buy an adapter (2.5mm to 3.5mm) to fit my smart phone (LG Lucid), but the cost of the headset and adapter was under $10. I totally recommend this product.",4
"Pure Garbage

Sound was fine through the headset, however the Mic did not work at all.Waste of money and not worth returning.",0
"Works Really Well

Works really well. Have had a lot of trouble with Bluetooth devices so I picked up a few of these old-school wired devices. People hear me clearly and I hear them clearly as well. And the price is right. I use it on an LG flip phone--not sure the jack size fits smart phones.",4
"GREAT little headset for cordless phones!

I have two of these, that I keep connected to my cordless phones around the house. They are the perfect combo of great sound (especially how well others can hear you) and small. When not in use, I just wrap it around the phone - because I've gotten so used to be hands-free while chatting on the phone! If you have a few cordless phones around house, they're cheap enough to get one for each. Now, if I could only find something as great for my cell phone!",4
"Just what I wanted

Good sound quality. Gets my hands free. Stays in place on my ear. No batteries to charge!Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug",4
"Very Clear

I got this to replace my previous hands-free. Yes it's wired. It is very easy to use and everyone hears me and I hear them very clearly. It's just as good as straight into the phone - better even b'c the wind noise when driving is cut down. Love it and recommend it.",4
"Didn't work

I had one just like this that dies after a few years. I ordered two of these and they were both DOA. So I got one (also from Plantronics) that cost a little more and it works great.",0
"Great Product

The stores no longer offere wired headsets so we went on line a purchasedseveral flexible boom headsets. They are great quality and are very comfortable.Since I still do not have one of the new phones this has worked out great.",4
"Hard to get on ear correctly

Have difficulty getting it on correctly to answer the phone, I Need to put caller on hold while I play with it,",2
"good product

good product for the price. would purchase again for myself or for gifts. Good value for the money. would buy again",3
"Works but uncomfortable.

This headset is a good buy for the price and it works properly. The main complaint I have is the size of the earpiece doesn't fit in my ear, nor my son's thus making the product uncomfortable to use.",2
"Meets my needs

Works reasonably well as a hands- free device. Voice quality is fine for both hearing and speaking. The ear piece design fits, but I occasionally feel like I need to push it in more.",3
"I love this product

I like that this is not blue tooth, better for not getting those "radio waves" to your head! Also, great sound quality, this is the second time I ordered this ear piece. It isnt that expensive, so lasting two years was good enough for me.",4
"Not as described

This didn't work in my phone. It was rather cheap, I ended up giving it away because it was cheaply made!",1
"Works really well

Works as expected. The foam piece is a bit big for my ear, but the rubber hook holds it in place.",3
"antronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug

I discovered this product a few years ago when I purchased a phone from Verizon. This product is ideal for people like me whose ears are very sensitive. It does not cover the ear, go into the ear canal, block hearing or pinch the ear like other headsets can. I highly recommend it for people with sensitive outer ears.",4
"Works GREAT, but some phones use different jacks.

I've been through two of these in the last six years...and I talk on them a ton with very hard use. The little ear piece covers wear out before the product does. Actually, I've never even had one break, just needed new foam covers so bought a new headset because it was cheaper. GREAT product. Now I have a new phone (T-bolt) and it doesn't work - a very, very sad day for me. I got a 2.5 to 3.5 converter and I have the problem of the other person not being able to hear me. The cell phone companies are changing the jack - size and maybe even the configuration of the ""connector rings"". Anyway, I'm VERY sad this does not work on my new phone. It worked on all my LG cell phones and my Panasonic home cordless phones.",4
"Other party can not hear conversation

The advertisement says ""works on MOST corded phones"". I have a regular, no bells and whistles corded phone. This product only worked one way on my corded phone. I could hear the other party's conversation great; however, they could not hear me at all. If the other party heard me as well as I heard them, I would give this product five stars.",0
"DOES NOT WORK

don't waste your money and time. just received the product tried with multiple compatible phones and it didn't work with any of them. the product is defective that's why it's so cheap listen to the negative reviews.",0
"Have gone downhill

I have used this model headset for a number of years because of its durability and clarity. The past few I've bought have gone dead after minimal use. I purchased 5 of them from an Amazon seller and 3 were unusable (either completely or partially dead).",0
"Does not work

I totally agree with the other person's review:This product is not Plantronics. It is a cheap knock-off. This is evident by the lack of manufacturer markings, the packaging and the cheap sound quality. The headset is not loud enough and people I call tell me they cannot hear me. Since it was inexpensive, I'm throwing it away rather try to get my money back. Don't waste your money.",0
"I LOVE this headset!

I've bought about 20 of these things by now, and shared them with many friends & family, who rave about them. It's comfortable and fits in your ear, and the sound quality (especially the noise cancellation on the mic) is *stellar* - you can be driving down a noisy freeway and the person listening to you will *never* know you're in the car.I tried several Bluetooth headsets and was thoroughly unimpressed: you have to charge them, they add latency, they add extra compression artifacts, and the audio clips in and out on you.This headset has the disadvantage of having a wire, but it's also about 1/20th the price of a Bluetooth headset, and won't give you cancer. (Ever since I got a large benign osteoma in my skull after, suspiciously, 6 months of very heavy cell phone use, I'm a bit paranoid about cell phone radiation).The jack is the smaller size (2.5 mm), which is unfortunate, as most smartphones these days are 3.5mm (so you can plug in a headset or just headphones). So, once I got a smartphone, I ended up buying half a dozen adapters, because I love this headset so much.",4
"Works Intermittently...

I am on the phone 12-14 hours a day, mostly on a landline phone. This piece was purchased for my cell and landline phone (with adapter), and it was very uncomfortable for the ear and for listening. But how can I complain about the price, so its now sitting in storage. Just my personal opinion, so please refer to other reviewers for more indepth information.",2
"Excellent Value

I've been using this earpiece daily for a bit over a month and have found it to work quite well for my situation. I'm a chauffeur and needed a replacement for my previous earpiece (supplied by my employer).Time will tell how well this one will stand up to the rigors of daily use, but so far it's been very reliable. Once attached I hardly know it's there. It's loud enough for my needs and everybody I've talked to says they can hear me fine. All-in-all a fine value.",4
"great sound

I have found the Jabras to sound a bit muffled so was very happy to hear the clarity with this brand. Glad I ordered two as one of them didn't work, thereby explaining the four stars. But they're so inexpensive it's okay. I will most likely order more.",3
"Great inexpensive microphone

This item is very comfortable. They way it clips onto your ear lobe and sits in your ear does not bother me even after hours of use at a time. The earpiece volume is fairly loud and clear; the microphone picks up my voice well with little interference. The shirt clip attached to the cable is very nice for keeping the entire unit safe and snug. My particular unit was black, not silver as in the pictures, but this was an unexpected bonus for me. Mine also included the call begin/end button along the wire, even though that is not pictured. I needed something to replace my wireless Xbox 360 headset since it was always needing to be charged, and this fit the bill perfectly.",4
"What a waste of money and time!

Yes, it's only $4.45, but it's $4.45 you will throw down the drain with this product. The wiring must be screwed because the person on the other end hears his/her own voice back (echo), so I'm suspecting that the signal that's supposed to go to the ear piece is not isolated and got ""leaked"" to the microphone signal. It's a hassle to send this cheap thing back and ask for a refund, but I will out of principle. No one should profit out of selling this junk.",0
"Bad sound quality!

This ear piece looks nice and fits nice in my ears, but the sound quality is very poor. I have Motorola Droid X2 and so far I was using only wireless devices. I decide to try corded headset and that was my mistake. I was nicely surprised to see VERIZON logo on it when headset arrived, but when I made first conversation the person on the other side sounded like he was talking through layers of clothes, his voice sounded muffled. That happened with any conversation that I had so far.Update: It messed my Droid X2. It caused the phone to malfunction every time I used it. I can't use it for anything now because it simply does not do the job that it's suppose to do. Totally useless.",0
"Great Alternative to Standard Xbox 360 Headset

I bought this as a replacement for my broken OEM Xbox 360 headset, and I am pleased with my purchase. Mine came from seller The OEM Planet ($3 shipped). I recommend you also buy from The OEM Planet, since the headsets purchased from other sellers seem to be getting some mixed reviews.The headset is the same as pictured by customer Logan S. ([...]). All black, small Verizon logo on the earpiece, and a push-to-mute button on the cord.The headset is comfortable after a few hours of use (feels a little strange at first), and is especially nice for those of us that wear glasses. The sound quality is clear, and the people I play with tell me I sound the same (or better) than I did with the stock OEM Xbox 360 headset.The biggest feature lacking is manual volume control. Volume must be set from within your console settings (Guide > Settings > Preferences > Voice). I recommend setting headset volume to 10 and simply move the headset toward/away from your ear canal as needed. The mute button is push-to-mute, so you have to keep the button pressed in order to continually mute your mic. This works fine for me, since I typically only use mute for when I sneeze/cough/etc. For those of you that like to play while keeping your mic muted, you'll be happy to know that mic can be rotated 180 behind your ear, making it impossible for anyone to hear what you're saying.PROS:Higher quality than the stock OEM Xbox 360 heaset (feels sturdy)Very cheap - $3 shipped from The OEM PlanetLightweight & comfortableCONS:No manual volume controlMute button must be held in to maintain mute",3
"Not recommended

Iv'e tried lots of headsets. This one doesn't stay in your ear well enough. The sound I hear when I'm using it isn't loud enough.",1
"Cheap good buy

Bought this to replace my xbox live headset. Works perfectly with the xbox controllers and for the price can't be more pleased.",4
"Piece of crap!

Awful! Awful! Awful! You get what you pay for! Squealing. Not comfortable. Does not stay in ear. Bad sound. Not worth $1.00! Save for a better piece of equipment.",0
"Uncomfortable

I could not figure out how to make this headset stay on my ear so it ended up in the trash.",0
"Nice fit; reasonable price

I think this little headset is a great fit, communication is clear as a bell; and the prices is amazing. And let me not forget the FAST Amazon shipping which was OUTSTANDING as always.After wearing this headset I can say that I hear clearly and my speech is received well on the other end. So all is wellA definite recommended buy",3
"Trouble-free and clear communications

Good quality headset comes with strain-relief clip and extra ear-bud cover. We bought six of them and all the ones we received carried the Verizon logo. They are identical in appearance to ones that we had bought (for considerably more!) from Verizon's local store in the past.The sound quality is very good in both directions and the ear-bud is reasonably comfortable for a headset of this type - clips to the earlobe.Many newer phones (both cell and portable) are now coming out with a larger (3mm) headset jacks, so check your phone's specs carefully. If you have a 2.5mm jack then you'll have a hard time finding a better headset for the price than this one.",4
"Somtimes you get more than what you paid for...

I needed an inexpensive Boom-Mic Headset with Noise Cancellation for my Thunderbolt Smartphone as myPlantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset (Black)was getting complaints on conference calls that I sounded like I was talking underwater. Apparently, ""Plantronics AudioIQ two-way noise reduction technology; now every word can be clearly heard, regardless of the surrounding noise"", does not work as well as advertized.Noise was probably caused by the Window Air Conditioner I use to keep my ""Office/Patio"" cool here in the Sunny Southern California. Since turning the A/C off is not an option in 90-105 degree heat, I needed an alternate solution.I just tested my new 40-centPlantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plugand it seems to work just fine with the Thunderbolt. It has a Noise Canceling Mic also, but I think the Boom Mic being closer to my mouth will help more on the ""Underwater Sound"" problem.I just called my wife at her office. Her response was my voice sounded just fine, her voice was also clear and of sufficient volume. My Thunderbolt volume was turned up all the way.This is a no Frills headset. It does have a ""Answer/End Call"" Button, but does not work with my Thunderbolt, This might be a problem with the phone and not the headset... I'm checking some free apps that are suppose handle the problem. I'll just use the controls on the phone in the meantime.I find the rather ""Odd"" under-ear clip for the headset very comfortable.The Acid test will be during my Regular Staff meeting on Tuesday. We are a technical staff and we can be brutal on one another when we get new ""Techie"" toys! I can't wait to hear there opinions on this ""High Tech"" device!I'll mention the cost afterwards... -g-The very prompt 3-Day delivery almost justified the shipping cost...",3
"Not an OEM headset.

This product is not Plantronics. It is a cheap knock-off. This is evident by the lack of manufacturer markings, the packaging and the cheap sound quality. The headset is not loud enough and people I call tell me they cannot hear me. Since it was inexpensive, I'm throwing it away rather try to get my money back. Don't waste your money.",0
"Sounds good to me, but not to the other person

I bought this headset for two major reasons. First, it is a Plantronics. I have had several Plantronics devices and all have been exceptional. Secondly, the unique ear-clip design looked as though it would keep the ear piece in place comfortably.It is a very comfortable headset and I can wear this all day! Snug yet you can quickly forget its there. It will never pop out either.The sound quality to me was low, but acceptable. I have an LG phone, so I agree with the other reviewer that this might be an issue for folks with lesser amplified phones. But for me, it was fine.The problem I had was that the people on the other end kept complaining that my phone was cutting out, I was difficult to understand, etc. I suspect the noise cancelation circuitry is responsible for that. When people would complain, I would unhook the headset and things would improve. The issue was definitely the headset.I returned it and I'm looking for something else now. I recommend you avoid this way and be wary of other units with noise cancelation circuitry. Which whatever you buy, test it on yourself by leaving yourself a voice message using the headset and you will see how clear - or unclear - you really sound.",1
"Very comfortable

The sound is good enough for the price and boy, is it comfortable. This headphone is by far the best I've ever owned. I wish I discovered it earlier.",4
"this headset has all the qualities i look for in a girl...

...Great to talk with, nice to look at, and......ergonomically correct...?(enough of my odd humor for now...)So I bought this headset along with my sanyo pm8200, which is a nice phone by the way. Anyway, I absolutely love the headset. I can hear the people I talk to perfectly, and they can hear me fine. The only time there was a little trouble was when there was a little wind. The noise-cancelling capabilities were not operating to their fullest apparently, because I could not be heard crystal-clearly through the gusts of wind.So quality of input/output is great, but what about the big C- comfort. Actually, it's a very ergonomically-correct headset. It doesn't have the horrible feel of a pair of regular headphones (with the earpiece engulfing your ear), while it also doesn't have the headache-inducing pain of an earbud (the kind that sticks right into your ear). It's something completely new. In case you're unfamiliar with the design, it looks like an earbud with a little flexible hook attached to the bottom. This hook wraps comfortably around the bottom of your earlobe, and the earbud sticks in your ear (yet somehow doesn't stick in it all..it just rests there). Here is where the headset design is both ingenious and annoying. Maybe it is because I have big ears, I'm not sure...but whenever I put this thing on, it stays on my ear fine, but the earbud never stays INSIDE my ear, or at least it doesn't feel like it does. It's distracting for me, because I constantly feel like the thing is going to fall out of my ear. But I also wouldn't like it if it was jammed too far into my ear...Perhaps I am being too picky, or maybe I'm just wearing the thing incorrectly. In all fairness, this headset deserves a 5 because of its ingenious ergonomical design, great quality of input/output, and good looks (compared to some others I've seen people touting on their heads).",4
"SUPERB Noice Cancellation Circuitry

I bought a couple of these Plantronics MX150 for myself and family. The ""clip"" is totally useless, BUT the clarity AND the noise-cancellation circuitry more than makes up for it's in-the-ear nuances. The units works so well that I forgot about one of the other features I was looking for in a Hands-free unit...an inline mute/answer button. I have to agree with a previous review concerning the earbud/cushion...it's rather uncomfortable FOR ME during long periods of wearing. That's because of my ear having a narrow canal and it's very difficult to find ANY kind of acceptable Hands-free unit. Family and friends couldn't even tell I was using a Hands-free unit.Overall I highly recommend the MX150. Next, I'm gonna try the Plantronics MX505...it has an inline mute/answer button.",4
"Fake. Poor sound. Poor quality.

I believe the headset is a fake -- not a Plantronics. It came in a plain plastic wrapper, marked ""Plantronic"" with no ""s"". The build appears poor, and the sound is poor. I wrote a note to the vendor, but got no response. I would avoid this headset.",0
"Really comfortable earpiece.

I bought this earpiece for my dad and he loves it. He tells me it is way more comfortable than any of his previous headsets. Believe me he is an authority on comfort! When he calls me I cannot even tell he is on a headset. With previous devices he would call me and I would feel like I was on a speakerphone. I, like most people, HATE being on a speakerphone and will usually demand that I be taken off. Great hands-free.",4
"almost perfect

The sound is good and the earpiece stayed where it is. But it is not compatible with earrings, especially the big kind. One time in a hurry I have pulled down both the earpiece and my earring. But other than that I am satisfied with this product and will continue using it while looking for the perfect one.",3
"pretty good

I got this item for driving with my Audiovox CDM8910 cellphone. The sound is great, clear and noise free. The ear clip works fairly well, but it is sometimes hard to get into position; however, it tends to stay put once its in place. The clip becomes uncomfortable after about two hours, but for the first hour its fine. No pain in the ear canal, at least not for me. It does take a bit of getting used to, but it works well after a few days to figure out where to put the shirt clip, how to work the ear clip, etc. Its not perfect, but overall its a very good setup for quick calls while driving. For the price, I would buy it again.ADDENDUM: April 2007, I recently got a couple of these for my parents, improved their driving remarkably (Mom no longer needs two lanes when she drives on the freeway.) My old headphone set still works adequately though its battered and beaten. I did notice that it doesn't sound quite as good as the new ones.",2
"Very Resonably Priced Headset, with great quality!

If you wear glasses, then this is the headset for you. The fitting on the ear goes around and under the ear, holding firmly, but not interfering with your glasses! This has been an issue for me in the past as other headsets use the top of your ear for support. The sound from this headset is great. Especially when used with x-box live. Thats right the 2.5mm jack works in x-box communicators (so take that microsoft)! So if you are looking for a headset for x-box live i would recomend it, however it does not have a call answer/end feature on the cord. While a negative if you want it for your cell phone another bonus for x-box. Overall a great deal, and a very comftorable wear.",4
"headset

I received my headset in good time and was happy with it. It feels more comfortable than most headsets because I wear glasses and that gets in the way sometimes.",4
"great product!!!

I've purchased the product before. It was wonderful. It can be used in either of your ears. My hands are free when I'm making calls. It really can grip to your earlobe tight so it never falls. I liked it. It can also last two or three years. So I just keep coming back to buy it.",4
"Works great & is comfortable

This has become my default earpiece when driving. Sound is great (both ways) and doesn't become uncomfortable like some 'in ear' units.",3
"Great headset for xbox!

This is a very good headset for the price that you pay for it. I use this for my xbox 360 and it works very well. It's not to big and not to small. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a headset.",3
"Don't waste your money

I bought two headsets, one didn't work completely and one worked for a day before it stopped. I should have reminded myself, ""you get what you pay for."" Save your money.",0
"Simple, solid, WORKS!

This headset is the most discreet and has clear sound and voice to boot. LOVE IT! I can move my head all around and the ear bud stays clipped to my ear. I can wear glasses and it doesn't interfere with the headset. SO cheap, but doesn't feel cheap. Just simple and gets the job done. I highly recommend this!!",4
"Very comfortable and good audio quality

with its under the ear-lobe design, this is the most comfortable headset i've ever used. the microphone picks up audio much better too",3
"Worthless

Hard to put on your ear and once it's there it doesn't want to stay. Too cheap to return so I'll just save them for a future yard sale. Maybe then I'll recoup my money.",0
"Does not work with HTC or Motorola

This looked like a great headset, until I tried it. I first tried it with my Motorola SLVR L7. Of course, I had to get the adapter and it didn't work. I could not figure out whether it was the adapter or the headset, so it just sat in my drawer for months. Just recently, I bought an HTC EVO which also needed an adapter (2.5 to 3.5). I could hear out of it but the microphone didn't work. I then plugged this in to an iPhone and it worked fine. So, I'm not really sure how to rate this, as it may be fine for most phones, but for some reason it does not work with 2 out of 2 of my Sprint phones. I'm really dissappointed as there is a huge lack of wired over-the ear headsets!",2
"Not a bad little Gadget!

This is a BASIC headset for cell phones, and is part of the basic package Verizon sells you when you get your new phone. It is the same make and model as the Verizon version, minus the logo. Its nice, cheap (as long as your buy it here and not at a Verizon store for $30!), and works fine enough. Sound quality is good, but no interactivity with the cell phone (only draw back). I bought it as a spare to leave in the car.",3
"Good sound, decent fit

Overall, I like the headset. The sound is clean and quite audible at low volumes. It fits fairly well on my ear, but the angle of the speaker doesn't quite fill my ear canal and I lose some volume because of this. However, like I said earlier the sound is good enough that I rarely have to increase the volume unless I am in the computer room at work or walking by a busy street. I would purchase it again.",3
"Great headset for the price

For the price we weren't expecting the sound to be great, but its actually better then we expected. It works great and we haven't had any problems with it.",4
"cheap, works well

I paid very little, got it fast, and use it often. It's small and unlike other in-ear headphones, doesn't hurt or fall out (often). My mom was so surprised she ordered one too.",3
"Could not be happier

I have redone my review of this product. My first review was not good. The headset mic was horrible. After I wrote the negative review I tried the unit on a different brand phone. Works great on a GE phone but not good on the Panasonic phone. I am suspecting there is a phone issue. I am very happy with my purchase and would recomend it but it might make a difference on the type of phone you use. Fact is I am now way happy I bought six of them. For $1.62 it is an incredible investment. I love this set and it is as clear as can be.",4
"Great deal

Tired of people not hearing you or not hearing them? Get a wire. Sometimes old, simple technology is better. These work great. I only use it in car. No charging!",4
"Well worth the small cost

Purchased a total of 3 so far.. 1st one had no sound but seller replaced immediately.. others were purchased to use by co-workers instead of the $50.00 apiece ones they were given from verizon purchase.. Stay in ear and work well...",4
"Cheap and reliable!

Comfortably and easily clips on my ear.For such a low price, how can you go wrong!Using a wired headset eliminates the pairing and charging hastles of a BlueTooth device.",3
"Can't hear out of the ear piece

I ordered this based on the rave reviews I saw for it. I am using it with a Treo 600 and I can barely hear anything out of the ear piece, even with the spongy covering removed.",0
"Plantronics MX150 Headset

This is an excellent headset regardless of the price. I ordered two of them, and I'm extremely happy with them. I didn't understand the design at first, but it is very comfortable and stays put in my ear. The people I call say that it sounds the same as my $100 bluetooth earpiece. I use it for my cellphone and my deskphone in my office. This is a great buy!",4
"More the merrier

I have four of these flexible boom headsets. They're so simple to use and you don't have to fuss with them the way you do with a bluetooth. I have three for my phones in the house and one that I keep in my purse. The button fits in my ear, but additionally there's a rubber piece that goes in back of my earlobe that keeps it very stable. I wish there were headphones with this feature. I was worried when the model I had was discontinued on the Plantronics website, but elated when I found it on Amazon. What luck!",4
"Bummed!

Not sure what happened but. My husband and I both tried 3 different sets on 4 differnt phone types. We are able to hear the person but the mic doesnt work. They could only hear me talking if the mic on the cell picked it up. So, not worth anything to us. :(",0
"Poor design!

This stupid thing would not fit on my ear. I ended up throwing it away! Will not be ordering ANYTHING else from this company!!!",0
"Great customer service

The product I received looked very used. When I contacted the seller about this they responded promptly and politely. Unfortunately I found that headset was not working well (weak connection)and contacted the seller again. They immediately offered to replace the item or give me a refund as I originally requested. I am waiting for a replacement and will update afterwards. I do appreciate their customer service and willingness to work with me. Nice to see that these days!3.5mm compatible - this headset comes with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm connector so it works with iphones",2
"Low volume

I returned this item because every person with whom I talked complained that they could not hear me very well. I seemed to be able to hear them fine, but every time I talked the other person said, "What'd you say? Can you repeat that?"",1
"Too small for my head

It works fine but be advised this headset might too small for some people. The mic can barely reach my mouth.",1
"Didn't fit iPhone or normal port!

I received this item but it did not fit the iPhone or a normal phone port - it must be greater than 5 years old!",0
"great but

I like this product ,but it has a small concetion point and needs a 3 cm and not a 2.5",3
"Loud and clear

This little headset is loud and clear. There is a button to end the call and to initiate communication with the phone voice commands. My phone has a lock on it so the button will not work to initiate a call after the lock timeout has occured. I prefer the clarity of the corded headsets.I bought 4 headsets and 3 worked.Next time I will try them all out first before putting the spares in the supply cabinet. Fortunately, it was the first one that was broken or I might not have noticed for quite some time.Still struggling with the seller to get a return label but as far as the product - 75% of my of my order works good. Will update on specifics of the seller after I see the conclusion of the matter.",3
"Worth the price

The microphone performs well, the other side of conversation had my voice laud and clear on the other hand the headphone incoming sound volume was low and I had difficulty when there was another car in the next lane on the highway.",2
"good

well, its a easy product, but it is just I hope buy, it arrive on time and the way I waiting but it hurt my ear",2
"Doesn't fit the iphone 4

It took me awhile to get the earpiece in my ear and I found it to be not only uncomfortable but painful as well (and that was without earrings). After all that fussing I then try to plug it into my phone and the opening for the plug on my iphone 4 is too big. So unfortunately, I don't know if this headset works or not.",0
"very poor volume for the other person

I bought this headset thinking that I don't have anything to lose, just a few bucks. I saw plantronics as the brand and I said, what can go wrong.The headset arrived in a generic packaging. Not how a big company would package it, but I have no complaints. As long as the product works, I will use it.I tried making phone calls. I hear the person well. However, everyone has the same complaint to me. They all told me that they are struggling to hear me. I can hear them well. They could not. They said the volume is too low and there is a lot of static. If I remove this thing, and just use the phone without the headset, they all say that they can hear me well. So, I conclude that it is definitely the headset.I tried calling different people on different times of the day. Same result. Everyone struggles to hear me.In the end, I have to throw this away. I rarely write reviews, however, this thing is really so horrible.",0
"Not worth it

First of all and the final word is, not worth it. It has never worked from the moment it arrived and the design leaves a lot to be desired even if it did have the quality to make it work. Wasted money and time in this one and if this is the quality this company puts into their products, I will never purchase another one from them.",0
"Could not able to hear

It has Verizon sticker on the headset and I got it in zip locks. I ordered it to use for my Blackberry Pearl 8100 but after I hook the headset, others could able to hear me (boom is working fine) but I could not able to hear them - means ear piece is not working. I have tested it with my GE cordless phone also but the same thing happens. I have checked that this product is under the Blackberry 8100 Pearl's compatible. I got 2 in a pack for $4.00. I shouldn't be too greedy.",0
"Doesn't Work

Did not work upon arrival. Has a Verizon sticker on it. Perhaps this item is selling for $0.03 + $4 shipping because it is overstock and/or defective. I'm choosing not to return it because it doesn't seem to be worth the effort given the low price. Thought I should share my experience in case others are considering this product.",0
"great headset

I've been using this headset for about a year with absolutely no problems at all. At first, I found it uncomfortable; but after a couple of phone calls, I got used to it. Now it feels so comfortable that I frequently forget that I'm wearing it. I use it all the time with my Panasonic cordless phone handset. It's an older model phone, and has an antenna sticking up from the top -- so I keep the headset clipped on the antenna when I'm not using it. I love not having to find a place to store it -- and not having to find it when I get a call. The sound on both ends of conversations is extremely clear. The only down-side is that this headset is not as loud as some others that I have tried; but the clarity more than makes up for the lower volume.",4
"Get what you pay for..

The clip is comfortable, but the sound quality is pretty bad. Though I could hear a caller easily, there was a lot of noise on the line, very 'scratchy'. The scratchiness was at times quite loud, even if I stayed very still (didn't matter if the cord was moving or not) I tried this out over several calls on different phones, with no improvement. I bought two of these, unfortunately the second was no different.",0
"Lo-Tech SOLUTION!

I purchased this as a gift for my Mom over the holidays. She has lost two bluetooth headsets in recent months and I suggested that maybe having something on a cord would better suit her needs. She is in her 70's now and she is actually pretty tech friendly. I do end up doing a lot of hand holding at times. The state she lives in has laws about not using cell phones while driving. (Thank Goodness! The thought of her driving and having a hand at her ear makes me worry for her - not to mention other drivers!) The bluetooth headsets were causing her multiple problems from bad quality sound, reception and fit to just the plain exorbitant cost of replacing one. This little unit was a perfect fit! I have used plantronics products before and had good luck with them. I can hear her fine on the other end - so the boom part seems to work well and she hasn't complained about it once which is a big deal. It was a hit with her from day one! She had left it in the package for 2-3 days after receiving it because she thought she would have to download something on the phone to use it. She was pretty tickled when I told her to ""just plug it in and talk to me"". Low price is a huge plus and the cord (which is plenty long) keeps it tethered to her phone so she wont lose it, and most importantly makes her hands free experience successful and lo-tech. Very user friendly. Just goes to show you cutting edge technology is not always the best solution!Thanks,Rachel",4
"excellent product!!

I ordered 5 of these headsets expecting them to last only about a minute each!! Not only is it comfortable to wear, but the reception is great!! Seller sent promptly!! Thanks so much!!!",4
"The Best Sound Quality I Have Ever Experienced

I have had at least 5 different headsets in the last three years and none have come close to the crisp, clear sound quality of this model. I have used it with the Treo 650, Treo 700 and now Blackberry Curve 8330 and it sounds amazing. Everyone I talk to says I sound like I'm in the room with them and when I playback voicemails that I have left it eliminates virtually all the background noise and sounds very good.It is absolutely the best sound quality. The only thing to keep in mind is that after several months of very heavy use it seemed to develop a slight connection issue...but it's less than $5 for a new one!!",4
"totally does not work

Never got as far as checking the mic as the speaker did not work at all. Took it out of the envelope, put it in the phone, and except for a second or two, I could not hear a thing. At this price, not even worth returning it. Just another bad experience with ordering something online.",0
"Didn't work

Product did not deliver. The speaker in the set wasn't working I guess. I could hear the person on the other line, but they couldn't hear me! Very disappointing. Sometiimes you do get what you pay for. I went to T-Mobile and bought one for $20 that's been working fine.",0
"WHAT!!!!!

I was so excited when i got this headset in the mail but my excitement changed very fast. I plugged it in to my Xbox 360 controller and the mic did not work.The strange thing is i could here my friends perfectly but i wasn't able to talk to them. Then i went online and read some reviews on this item to see if it worked for the Xbox 360 and in many reviews it said, it worked.I was VERY disappointed.",0
"Somewhat disappointed!

The speakers are very good - loud and clear. The microphone is horrible - weak and low. I wish I do not buy it because overall it is wasting money when receivers of my call kept complaining about my low and weak voice over the phone.",1
"great earpiece but fragile

this is a really great piece and the sound quality is fantastic. but it is a bit fragile and by manoeuvring the mouthpiece too much, the headset died on me. its also a little weird fitting the earpiece in. i bought with a 2.5 mm to 3mm jack to fit my tmoble g2 phone. worked well for a while. i'm off to buy another of these",2
"Should not be sold for use with smart phones

Plantronics is a good reliable supplier of headsets. I purchased this headset with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm converter assuming that it would work with my LG Optimus V Android mobile. Sadly the microphone does not work with my device. Also the maximum audio volume is only fair, difficult to hear on a very busy sidewalk. A positive is the earlobe rubberized clamp, very comfortable and great for eyeglass wearers. I'm not complaining, the device was <$5.00. If I can find the same Plantronics style with a 3.5mm plug I'll buy it. Lesson learned.",2
"Lesson learned

This item was a replacement for the exact same headset I ordered a few weeks back. The first headset worked fine, but was stepped on and the ear piece broke off. I ordered two replacements of this same model so that I would have a second one in case I needed it. Neither headset worked when I plugged them into my phone....Just realized that the two replacement headsets I ordered were not the same as the first one and do not work in my phone because of the device that lets you turn the phone on and off with an additional button. When I emailed the company they were willing to replace the items for free if it was their mistake....it appears it was my fault for not ordering the right headset for my phone. These work fine with the right phone.",4
"Great for Xbox Live!

Works with an Xbox 360 controller for Xbox Live. Seems to do better noise cancelling than the OEM headsets because I can cow down on food (chips, even) without my poor teammates having to hear me. At first I thought the lack of a mute switch would be an annoyance, but it turns out to be a non-issue. The only problem I occasionally have is that I'll stupidly leave the boom of the headset pointing in the wrong way (down, or something) and it will only pick up the occasional thing I have to say. No big loss for my teammates, I never have anything that interesting to say anyways. I mean, I got this headset for dirt cheap on Amazon, and I find it works better than I could have expected.",4
"Comfortable headset

I selected this headset for my handicapped daughter. She can not hold the phone and was using an over the head banded type headset which was cumbersome and uncomfortable.I found this one and was skeptical as the price was so low. I decided to give it a try and I'm very happy I did. She likes that it's small and not heavy. She can hear callers very well and visa versa. I'm ordering a second one as a back up.",4
"Pretty Darn Good: works, cheap

Regarding the MX150, I bought one of these. It worked great on my mobile phone, & it was cheap. I then purchased another 5, so that I have one for each vehicle and for each house phone. Everyone who hears me on these MX150s says that they can hear me fine, & I can hear them fine.If one dies, I'll buy another one, two, or three. They're cheap enough that I can have one of these everywhere where I might be on a phone, mobile or land-line.",4
"Agree, volume too low

I bought 2 headsets at once, this and the MX505. Cross-testing this against the 505 on both a cell phone and a cordless, I continually get complaints that the MX150 is too quiet. It's a shame because the headset is very comfortable. Considering the $5 difference in price, the MX505 is much nicer (comes with 2 different booms and spare foam). Not to be a total downer, but the range of motion on the MX150 boom is too limited and the entire piece moves out of position too easily.",1
"Great product

Love it. Comfortable and light weight. One headset that does not hurt your ear.",3
"Very Good headset

This headset is well made and easy to wear. The voice quality is very good. The length of the cord is sufficient and the price is fair. Recommended without any reservations.",3
"Excellent

The product makes taking phone calls and being able to access other information - such as being on the computer - much easier on your neck and shoulders. While driving, using this headset works well to leave both hands free for the wheel. Excellent prodcut",4
"great but cheap

and by great I mean this is my favorite earphone ever and I've owned eight other kinds.and by cheap i mean they are not the sturdiest things, considering how much they will get used. ive had one boom mike fail, and on another one the wire went bad near the plug. small wonder since I used the thing constantly! i lost two.. that makes four in the last two years.if theres anything wrong with it, its that sometimes the boom will swing away from your mouth if you tip your head or spin around real fast. but show me a mike that doesn't do that without feeling like a vise around your ear, and I'll try it.so buy a couple while the price is. maybe three! and if you really don't like them, somebody you know will.",3
"Looks Funny Works Great

I have tried many different ear pieces for use with a cell phone and this is the best so far. It is small, fits well and works well. I can hear whoever is on the line and people don't ask me to repeat myself. Good quality and a value price.",4
"Black mailed for a refund even thought the products were defective!!

Amazon really should have an option for zero or negative stars. I ordered 5 headsets from this company. NONE of them worked!! I emailed the company requesting a refund and was told the problem was likely with my phone. I tried every handset in 4 different phones and STILL none of them worked. I again requested a refund. The company request I return the items. I agreed to return them provided they supplied me with a prepaid return label. They ignored my request. By this time I had written a negative review here on the message boards. Shortly there after, I was contacted by an employee indicating they would give me a refund without requiring me to return the products but only if I removed my negative feedback. Their customer service is nonexistent and I am pretty sure their products are counterfeit!!!! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY.",0
"Great

Comfortable and light-weight. Lengthy cord. Works without any problems. Sound quality is good, but I'm only using it for Xbox Live.",4
"Volume too low

It's not very comfortable to put in your ear, but that could be dealt with.The real problem is that the volume is too low and can't be adjusted.The other side seems to be hearing OK, but for you the volume that you hear is way too low.Don't buy. Had to buy a different one to use instead of this one.",0
"Product is very bad

Product is very badI bought three pieces, they did not know this mediocrity, the microphone and headset do not work together wasted my time and money byI advise not to purchase",0
"useless stuff

The microphone is bad and the other side almost cannot hear me though I speak very loudly. I have to throw it away after a few tries. It is a waste of money indeed.",0
"Sweet

Having no idea which headset to buy, I took a chance on this one. Now I'm buying a secong one because my wife liked listening to me talk from it so much she had to have one herself. It's a great device. It's very nice to use while driving... I can't believe everyone doesn't have one of these. It's volume is excellent and you cannot tell the difference after someone plugs it in while you are talking to them... they sound the same without any noise or volume change. It can get a little noisey with wind, but so does everything else. Please buy two or three and save on the shipping because you will have people wanting to use yours so often that you will be forced to buy more.",3
"Plantronics X150

Got this headset for my birthday. It is very compfortable and the quality of the reception is great. Everyone says I sound better on the headset than I do when I am not using it. It is a bit awkward the way it clips to your ear but I am getting used to it.I would highly recommend it.",3
"Great headset, looks really cool and works well

I've owned this headset for about 6 months and I'm very happy with it. It securely attaches to the ear without irritating it, and nobody has complained about the quality of sound. It's small and looks really cool. In my opinion this is the best headset (I've tried a few) unless you go wireless.",4
"Stopped working within 4 months of purchase

The initial performance was very good but within 4 months of purchase the mic piece stopped functioning. I expected this product to work perfectly atleast for a year, now I am left wondering how to get a replacement. I trusted the brand but it didn't live up to its name in this case.",0
"Excellent product for LG VX6000

Plantronics has produced a quality product that is both functional and comfortable. The noise cancelling technology works exetremely well, as all my callers comment that they can not hear background noise while I am on the road. My wife has a Jabra, supposedly with noise cancelling, and it does not function nearly as well at reducing background noise. As far as comfort, the flexgrip earpiece is easy to put in your ear while driving and stays secure.I highly recommend this product.",4
"Not as pictured

The earpiece is stamped ""Verizon"" and is of different finish than pictured. There was no packing slip enclosed but the USPS envelope in came in showed, ""ACCSTOP"" in Oxnard, CA. For $2.47, I guess it doesn't matter but still, not the item pictured. It also came in a little plastic baggie - it was represented as new.Cannot try it as the 3.5mm adapter hasn't arrived from the other item in the earpiece set purchase.",0
"Doesn't work on Panasonic head set

I bought 2 of these and neither works on my Panasonic wireless phone. It plugs in but the mike doesn't work. Says Verizon on the headsets.",0
"Very comfortable & durable

Pros:* Stability - Although the fit of the headset may seem loose at first, it is actually very stable and at least for me, it stays just how I want it even when moving around.* Safety - If you really snag the cord on something, it's not going to rip your ear off, it just falls out.* Comfort - I have worn this headset for four to five hours at a time and forget it is there. My ears are very sensitive to standard earbuds but the rubber arm adds just the right support.* Workmanship - Mine is just as good as the day I bought it a year ago.* Voice Quality - I'm sure it could be better but I have only had problems when trying to use this with a cordless phone instead of a cell phone. It is easy to hear and easy to be heard.* Ease of use - Only one hand needed to place the earbud and then position the rubber support.Cons:* Transport - If I put the headset in the pocket, I am almost certain to lose the speaker cover. I have had to search for it many times, but luckily for those who may not be able to find it, there is a spare.* Features - As everyone else has mentioned, it's very standard, no volume control or anything but tht doesn't bother me for the price.Overall I am very happy with this headset and I was not surprised to see it featured on TV in the hit show 24!",4
"Great noise cancelling headphones

I bought these a couple of months ago after going through about 4 other kinds of headsets over the years and think they're great. Other reviewers have complained about them breaking after a couple of months but these are still going strong. The noise-cancelling works very well and even when I'm driving on the freeway in a little Civic, people on the other end of the line can't tell that I'm in a car. I actually bought one for a friend whom I could never hear when he was driving -- works like a charm!If you drive, don't buy one for yourself, buy it for the people that you talk to on the phone...",4
"Pleased by SFplanet

To be fair: have only used the product once, but it performed just fine. I say pleased by SFplanet because they provided the item. Initially, the headset was difficult for the person I was speaking with in that they could not hear me very well. The sound at my end was just fine. I related this difficulty to SFplanet & in really good time they had a replacement at my door & this Plantronics MX150 works as expected. I have another product made by Plantronics-- a USB headset-- which has always performed as Plantronics claimed it would.",4
"Incompatible with 8125

When I plugged this into my 8125, I could hear, but it wouldn't respond to my speaking. Then, I plugged it in again, and it worked. Then, it didn't. Intermittent operation is not what I wanted/paid for! I think it has something to do with the fact that it only has 2 black bands on the jack, instead of 3 ...",1
"Great Product - just doesn't last long

I'm a fan of the wire based ear piece - don't want anything else to plug in and the reason for the ear piece is to keep the electronics equipment away from my head. I usually buy several of these at a time due to not taking much to render them in-operable.",2
"MX150 Mobile Headset

I bought it for my Mother....so far she seems to like it.SSays it's VERY comfortable,and that was/is a major issue for her.",3
"Comfortable and clear as a bell

I needed a new headset...my sister purchased the same one and recommended it. It's very comfortable and it's clearer than talking through the phone itself; very happy with the price and product.",4
"Exceeds Expectations

Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm PlugPlantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm PlugI use this all the time. it is so comfortable that you forget you are wearing it. the ear piece is very comfortable, and the mic is wonderfully sensitive.the only improvement I could suggest would be a ""answering"" button on the line from phone to ear piece/mic...",4
"Good value for the money

This is a good value for the price paid. However, even though the product seems new, there was not formal packaging. It just came in a sealed small plastic bag. I don't remember anything that showed me the product was new, which is what I wanted. I must say, though, it is working fine so far.",3
"Comfortable Headset

The headset fits comfortably in my ear. The sound is great. I highly recommend it.",4
"Great product.

Also bought their bluetooth unit that looks like this. Both are great products with good sound, good noise canceling mics, comfortable and easy to store. Good price and fits either ear. Recommended.",4
"great for indoor use

I'm not sure if the directions mention this but the microphone does not do well outside on windy days. Common sense, right?For non windy environments, such as indoors, this is a very good and comfortable headset.",3
"Best handsfree for lowest price!!

Best handsfree mobile handset that I've had for such an unbelieveable price and shipped quickly! Buy from them!!",4
"Junk

I bought three of these (2 for me, 1 for my sister) because they were cheap from some non-Amazon outfit in Minnesota.How about the fact that all three stopped working in under two weeks?You decide if you should buy one of these...",0
"Hooray, I think it worked!!

I waited to write a review because we just weren't sure of the outcome. My husband used this on our Subaru and we still had bubbles in the radiator. We don't drive the car every day, but each time he drove it, he checked. Short drives produced no bubbles and longer ones did. Then, last week, no more bubbles and the car drives just fine! Hooray!! We would definitely recommend it. Besides, the price was good and it got here before the promised delivery date. Thank you!",3
"awful.

I never could figure out how to get this to stay on my ear.Maybe it's because my ear is too small for this. At any rate, it soon broke and I threw it out.",0
"HEADPHONE

IT IS WORKING GOOD, THE VOLEM IS SO LOW, I HOPE SPEND MORE MONY AND GOT GOOD ONE.",0
"Ordered Wrong Headset

Unfortunately, we ordered the wrong headset. The headset itself seemed to be in good shape however.",2
"Great

Functions very well and i have not had a problem with the equipment so far",4
"Bad Features and Design

I bought this for hands-free use. It has 3 major problems.1) The microphone is poor. People cannot hear me unless I shout.2) The earpiece is difficult to put on, then will not stay on. I have to use one of my 'free' hands to keep it poked in my ear.3) The earpiece is made for tiny people, or at least, tiny ears. When attached to the ear, the earbud speaker actually sits above your ear canal. The earpiece must be bypassed for the bud to go into your ear canal in order to hear. Poor design, unless you are a corky or a chihuahua.I have already tucked it away and acquired a phone with a handset speakerphone. That made me happy.I found this handset useless. I am going to give it to my 4-year old grandaughter for her karioke.",1
"Poor use of funds...

That is what I would call it from a business standpoint. It stopped working for me within about 2 months and when I called the company to complain and they informed me that they would not replace it unless I had my receipt and when I told them I didn't keep my receipt the young women told me to give her the ""date-code"" on the headset and when I gave that to her she told me that it didn't compute. So therefore I would have to pay to replace it. I think that any ""decent"" company would have taken care of a customer in order to keep them happy. I would recommend something besides Plantronics. Good luck and God Bless.",1
"How do you know if this is a new or used product?

I ordered this item for $3.58 plus $2.98 shipping and received it in a timely manner. I have yet to test out the headset so will update this review based on actual performance. So far I am dissatisfied though with the way the item was shipped and the response from the seller. The item arrived without any retail packaging or instruction manual. I inquired with the seller and they notified me that the item is purchased in bulk and shipped with bulk packaging, therefore explaining the ziplock bag. They stated that this is the reason that they can sell a $30 item for $3.58. Well if that is the case, why does the Amazon product page say that the retail is $44.95 not $30. What is the real retail? Nowhere on the Amazon site is there an indication that this item is purchased in bulk with no packaging. How do you even know if the item is new or used?Also there is no instruction manual or warranty information with the item. Yes it costs less than $4.00 but every electronic item comes with an instruction manual. Also, the envelope the item came in states that they only paid $1.05 for shipping so they made a profit off the shipping also. They should charge me the true shipping cost. After I asked for a credit for the shipping difference, the seller states that all cell phone accessories on Amazon ship for the same rate of $2.98 and it is clearly stated on the Amazon website. If that is the case, where is it stated? They shouldn't make a profit off shipping also.",0
"Sounds good, just doesn't fit

Maybe we are slow, but both myself and my husband could not make these fit our ears. They sound great though!",1
"Doesn't work

I would give it zero stars if I could. Doesn't work on any of our phones. I was very disappointed since it is so comfortable. I guess you get what you pay for. Being under 3 dollars I threw it away rather than sending it back.",0
"Plantronics MX150 Flexible boom headset

I do not recommend this to anyone. Although it was at a very cheap price, it is still a low quality piece of equipment. It is uncomfortable to wear, the material seems really cheap and you feel like you have to handle it with care or it will break.If you are looking for a 2.5 mm microphone or headset, this is not the best choice.",0
"cheap but not so useful

it's light and ear-clip is quite comfy but biggest problem is the mic which is too short, and too far away from mouth. in order for other party to hear properly, you will need to talk loudly (which can be a problem in a office setting)",1
"Great Headset

Easy to use headset.I have used mine for more than 2 years and it is still going strong.Very easy to put on and keep on while moving about. I use this on my land line.I would buy one again. I've never had a bad Plantronics headset and I have had a few since I cannot hold a telephone easily after a neck and neck injury.",4
"Mic Doesn't work. Several damage.

I just bought 4 of this and 1 comes with several damage and the mic doesn't work. I don't have any issue with the other three. The one that doesn't work have scratches and the Verizon letters has been erased. This look like they put one that doesn't work every once in a while. There's a lot of difference between the three and the other one.",1
"Broken junk

I'll never know if the headset worked or not as it was packaged so poorly it arrived in pieces.Contact with seller provided no resolve so I went through Amazon's guarantee program to get my $'s back.After I contacted Amazon and received a refund the seller did make a genuine effort to contact me via phone and email - when I called back I can't say that the ""CEO"" was the friendliest person but did say he would send a replacement regardless of the refund....still waiting. If the headset ever gets here, if it works and if it arrives in one piece I'll revise this rating.As of today, April 13, 2011 that promised ""replacement"" has not arrived.",0
"Plantronics MX 150 Headset

Good item works fine for an economy headset. But depending on what seller you buy from it may or may not come with the foam ear piece cover it should have. I purchased 5 and then had to go to Radio Shack to buy the foam pads that should be included. So e-mail the seller and ask about the foam covers. The photos for the item show the pads included but they were not.",4
"worst

Worst...Worst..Worst. This is the second time I have ordered 'Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug'. What I got is again the same 'Verizon' headset which does not work properly. I do not know why amazon is still listing this product as available to purchase. The company who sold 'Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug' owes me one.",1
"Sound is great. Earpiece is funky.

If you intend to keep the headset on all the time, as in ""before the phone rings"", then it is good. You will have time to hook it to your earlobe and find the spot that will hold it in. If not, be prepared to answer the phone and ask the caller to hold while you hook the piece to your lobe. Otherwise it will fall off making for a lot of frustration and apologies to your caller. It does feel comfortable in my ear and the sound is clear. There is no static.",2
"NOT Plantronics

Bought three to use with Apple's $20.00 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter. They worked ok initially, but all three have failed with very little use in either the mic, speaker, or both. Beware - there is no brand name, model or serial number on the headset and they do not feel like other Plantronics products I have owned. I think these are counterfeit.",0
"PLANTRONICS PX150

Great job and great price, 5 stars for quick service. Thank you and I will use your company again. Best regards.",4
"Sounds good, but others can't hear you

It sounds fine to me, but others keep complaining of static noise on my end.Hard for others to hear.I guess you get what you pay for.I wouldn't buy it.",1
"THE MIC DOES NOT WORK

when i got the head set in the mail i was excited since i never had a mic like this. now i know why. when i plugged it in it didn't work so i pressed the button and it still didn't work. after doing this for a while i gave up. as far as other things go it says plantronic yet the side of it says verizon(wtf). also it is not comfortable, it feels like something is stabbing your earlobe. i would be more pissed off if i didn't pay 50 cents for the damn thing.",0
"Does NOT work with XBOX.

In some reviews it says this works for XBOX360. Sounds are barely audible, and I do mean barely. In a totally silent room you might be able to hear it slightly.",0
"sucks

Im quite irritated! I ordered this product about a month ago.......didnt get it, wrote a not so great review. Got a call from these ppl they said if i removed my comment they would send me a new one for free. So i did.....still dont have the product and i still didnt get my money back!!! All i have to say is RIP OFF!!!!!!",0
"complete & utter crap! company does not respond

I purchased a wired cellphone headset.It was defective...I could hear people, but they couldn't hear me. I should have read the negative reviews....they sell garbage...even with the very cheap price it is SO NOT WORTH IT....complete junk. No one at this company got back to me.....it's not the money..it really isn't it's the fact that they don't care that they send out garbage.....don't be fooled amazon customers....they sell fake crap & I am seriously thinking of removing Amazon from my online list of places to shop...if they endorse & support companies that sell garbage that doesn't give me any confidence whatsoever in what they're selling!",0
"I got 5 different headsets for my friend, and she really liked these

Note: I've posted this review to the pages of all products I compared (listed below):My friend was looking for a wired headset for her cell phone. She's about 5'6"" and petite. I got the 5 ones listed below for her to try out. She tried all of them, and liked only the MX150s, i.e. these:Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm PlugWhen speaking with her in her truck, the headset was once on the seat next to her yet I couldn't tell -- the sound was realy good. She also found them to be comfortable.She didn't like these 4:Plantronics MX505 Windsmart Boom Headset (Tan)Plantronics MX250 EarBud 2.5mm HeadsetJabra C500 2.5mm Mono HeadsetJabra C250 EarWave Boom Headset for 2.5mm PlugsShe said that mostly they were just uncomfortable for her. YMMV. I just bought 3 pair of thePlantronics MX150sfor myself and as stocking stuffers.",4
"Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm Plug (Purchased on 07/30/2011)

Very good excelent staff Im happy and im us for skype is perfect make mi fan. I recmendet this item.Thank you Amazon",4
"inaudible

this product did not work. i could barely hear anything, and even tried using it with multiple devices. dont buy this product. dont waste your money.",0
"A battery with some major setbacks.

I was grateful to be able to purchase a new battery for my phone with out having to purchase a new phone. However the only con I have about this battery is that the phone will out of the blue just shut down. I cant just turn the phone back on, I have to take the battery off the phone to reset it and then turn the phone back on. This is quite a problem when I don't know when it turns off (it doesn't make the usual powering off song.) So if I am expecting an important call and don't know that the phone is off this sometimes has created a problem.",1
"Cell phone handsfree earbud

This item did not fit my cellular phone, although I'm sure the description stated that it did. I was not satisfied with this purchase, have since mailed it back to the dealer but no response recieved yet. I do not intend to purchase another one on line, instead I will go into a retail store in my area.",0
"Horrible

I have the V551 and this battery fully charged, lasted aobut 8 hours. I go to work and don't even talk on the phone, I get off and it's down to 1 bar. If I talk anytime during the day it'll shut off before I get home. I wish I could get 3 days out of this battery!!! Oh and I had Amazon send me another thinking the first was a defect...NOPE! 2nd one was just as bad. Shell out the money and get a name brand battery...that's what I'll end up doing.",0
"Poor performance of battery

I was very unhappy with this battery in that it would only last for a few hours of use on the phone versus a couple of days for the Motorola battery. Recommend skipping this battery for another brand or an original equipment battery",0
"Terrific Bargain!

This was a terrific bargain well under the usual prices of $40 to $80 that you usually see. The battery that comes with the V551 was a big disappointment because of it's relatively short life (probably related to Bluetooth and camera use). This larger battery is great improvement. It fits in the existing case with the existing back cover (some large capacity batteries require a different back) is easy to put in and has worked great!",4
"Buyer be aware!

After the original battery started losing some power, I ordered this generic battery hoping for an improvement since the original battery was a year and a half old. After the initial charge, to my horror, this new battery's life is about one third of the life of the original year and a half old battery. More specifically, after a full charge, this battery lasts about one hour of actual `on-line' use and about one day of `cell on' but no actual `on-line' use. I call this highway robbery. I wouldn't recommend this battery to my worst enemy. Buyer, be aware! I would give this battery a 0 star rating, but the lowest I can rate it is 1 star!",0
"Not very good

After a year, my V551 original battery decreased to the point where I needed a new one.I've had this replacement for about 2 months and there are glaring problems with it:1) While charging this replacement battery, the phone shuts off. I cannot charge and have the phone on at the same time. The original does not have this problem.2) The battery life is 2-3 days with low use. This is far less than the orginal battery when it was new.",1
"Not a good replacement battery

I've had a Motorola V551 for one year and the life of the original battery has decreased from 6 days to 3 days so I decided to get this battery as a replacement. One of the other reviews implied that the battery life of this battery is better than the original Motorola battery but it is not. This battery has a life of just three days which is not acceptable!",0
"Not Bad for the Price

Works fine for what I need, which is a just-in-case battery. I didn't expect or need extra long life. I can use the phone while it's charging and it charges quickly. We use it in the i275 and i850 without problems.",3
"Very nice replacement battery for the price

For the price, this is a steal. My original Motorola battery started to give out only after 11 months. I had to charge it every day or the battery would die. I ordered this battery to replace the motorola battery and it is working well so far. The battery works as expected and I'm happy.",4
"Battery

The battery is great. I didn't realize how much ""juice"" my old one had lost until I started using the new one.",4
"It works, It was cheap,

Charger worked, was cheap, and was delivered within a few days.",4
"Not what it is sold as

I ordered this item - the factory charger for these Motorola phone models. What came was an after-market variable voltage charger clearly labeled for different Motorola models. What you see is not what you get.I contacted the seller. They told me that they would refund my money and that I could keep the charger. They said that they had received different mdse from their vendor. They treated me as well as possible BUT what they are selling is not what they continue to show.",0
"Great

I got this because my European did not work here.It does the job well, and the price was just great.I got offers for 30$ for some chargers from stores.Good thing i decided on this one.No problems with the delivery either although I don'tunderstand why did I have to pay shipping twice , wheni bought 2 items from this seller.------UpdateIt still works but I have to move it in a few timesbecause the phone just does not recognize it. It is notthe phone's problem because the default charger works immediately.",4
"Excellent condition, item as described

This motorola charger was the original manufacturer's charger. It arrived as specified and was in working order. Seller shipped item promptly.",4
"Functional,No Frills

This charger does its job effectively, quickly, and without any frivolous features. The product is for an older model phone, but it worked well, and seems to still be in production. It will definitely meet the needs for a Motorola V180, as it did for me!",4
"Very Good Product.

This item was offered at a fantastic price. Delivery was fast and I enjoy using my wall charger. Thank you.",4
"great price, good product. works well

This was a good buy. It arrived quickly and works well. I am pleased with he seller.",3
"What a charger!!!

I bought this for an extra wall unit. It works great. I would buy another if I needed it.",4
"Good value for money!

The charger is cheap and works reliably. It supports multiple input voltages 110-240V.",4
"Product I got was surprisingly better than what is on the picture

I made a quick decision to buy this charger when my charger broke down.I ordered this item from eforcity and was waiting for a week before i reached me. When I found it on my hotel table - the envelope looked like it was used to package a small book or something.When I opened it, was really surprised to find that eforcity has sent me this charger - which is half the size of most chargers, dual voltage - works from 100v to 220v, very neat looking.Here is the model number of the charger - in case if any of you wants to reconfirm this with the sellers :Model Number: SPN5093 A(Search for this model number on google and you will know what I am talking about)BTW, eforcity did a good job of shipping the product and very responsive when I sent them emails.",4
"Do NOT do business with Bargaincell!!

Bought a cell phone battery that, of course, died one week past their return/refund deadline. Refused to refund or replace even though the product is CLEARLY defective. This company is a ripoff and will never do business with them again. Consider yourself warned.",0
"Hinge broke in 4 months of use

This phone seems to have a design flaw in the hinge. That would explain all the negative reviews I've seen here and in other forums about poor sound quality, battery charging, etc. that have to do with the connections that go through the hinge. I bought this phone in Sept 2004 and the hinge broke in January 2005. No drops, no scratches, no dents. The phone looks brand new, except for the hinge.The worst part is that Samsung and Sprint won't acknowledge that this is a design flaw. When they see a broken hinge, they claim it is damage and won't honor the warranty or cancel a contract. You will have a contract with Sprint, but no phone.Run away from this phone! I have 4 lines on Sprint, all originally on various Samsung phones. My 8500 was great, but subsequent models have gotten weaker and weaker. This 660 is the last straw for me. I'm now on Nokia and Sanyo phones. My last Samsung is converting to a Treo 650 this month. NO MORE SAMSUNG FOR ME! Yea!",0
"Worst Phone I have Seen

I had this phone and had lots of problems... First time screen went blue/black, I went to sprint store and as phone wass in warranty period they changed my phone (SAME MODEL) It worked full two weeks then suddenly started dropping calls , if someone calls me it goes directly to my voice mail. SO AGAIN I went to pcs store and they told that that particular phone is not good and they changed my phone... This phone worked for 2 days and then it won't charge. Then this became my routine every morning or evening I visited sprint store.. They kept changing my phone and after 6-7 attempts they changed the model. (I guess because they didn't had any VI660 any more.)Even someone pays me $ 100 for this phone I won't go for it. Just my experience.",0
"It works great, but why do they keep trying to rip me off?

I've never owned a cell phone before. I finally broke down, and I got a really good plan. All in all, I really like this phone. But I can't understand how Sprint is allowed to just nickel and dime me to death on this thing!For instance, lots of people are raving about the amazing voice command feature on this phone. What they aren't telling you is that this is NOT a feature of the phone. It's a service that you have to pay an extra $5 a month for from Sprint.I got free internet for the first 2 months. I decided to download some fun ringers and screensaver things. Now, this is the part I can't believe is legal (and for all I know all cell phones do this). They charge $2-3 for each ringtone or screensaver or whatever. Now, we're talking about 30 seconds of a song, a song you can download from napster for 99 cents (also a ripoff). But the incredible, hair on fire, insane part is that you don't own it. You RENT it. After 3 months, it "expires."Can you imagine? You don't ever own it, even though the prices are highway robbery.Oh, also, if you decide you don't want to pay $15 a month for worthless internet service (trust me...it's like time travel to 1994 waiting for your email to appear), you'd better cancel it quick. Because you can't cancel it immediately. Sprint makes you wait until the next billing cycle. Unless there's 3 or fewer days left. Then you have to wait until the NEXT billing cycle after that.These are the kind of things that consumer protection laws are written for. For all the RIAA's bluster about "intellectual property," I'm wondering why I have to buy songs I already own to use them as ring tones; and I don't get to keep them!One helpful feature on this phone is a memo recorder. Now, logically, I should be able to just record a song using this recorder to use as a ringtone, right? Wrong. It's impossible.Don't get me wrong, all in all I like the service. I got free PCS-to-PCS calling, so I can call my girlfriend for free. In general I like the plan. But, like, I downloaded Asteroids yesterday. I could have sworn it said the licence was unlimited. But when it got to my phone, it expires in a month!On top of that, the game is terrible, worse than the atari 2600 version. I'll admit I haven't tried, but I assume if I call Sprint and tell them I'm not satisfied with it (or the incredibly terrible, compressed, unlistenable version of "Back in Black" I downloaded), they'll tell me too bad.Which hardly seems fair. I'm forced to buy things sight unseen (they even launched a website just for games where if you're interested in buying something, you click "buy," and it then downloads the price to your phone. There's NO other way to find out the price!!!). I'm sorry, but this is unethical. They're just ripping off teenagers who don't know any better.I guess I don't get it. Why can't I upload my own songs, pictures, ringtones, games? Why does Sprint have a monopoly on my phone? I bought the phone, isn't it mine?Anyway, it sounds great, it works great, it's light and I love the screen and the ringtones that are included. I downloaded Tetris and solitaire and they work great. It's so small I can't believe it.I like it. But I don't like the way Sprint treats my phone like it's actually still theirs.",2
"best small, inexpensive phone

I have read all the negative reviews for this phone, i own this phone for the last 7 months and never had any problems, only drawback that i see with this phone is lack of external caller ID.",4
"Great for visual impaired user

Bought this phone for my husband a couple of weeks ago. With a couple of tweaks to the menus to allow the phone to come on and use the flip to activate the voice services, it has worked wonderfully. Sales people may not know all the voice activated services since it's not a common information request.He is visually impaired and can use the voice services to dial by name in the phone directory--it will repeat the name back and then prompt you for which number, home, mobile, work, etc.It also allows the user to dictate the phone number and then reads it back to you to confirm before dialing. Works like a dream even when the number is spoken rapidly. He hasn't had to manually dial a number since getting this phone.Only negatives are that the buttons are hard to distinguish by feel, took some practice on which way to click the center pad to get the voice activation prompt before we found the setting to make it prompt by opening the flip. Also, the voice mail button is hard to distinguish from its surrounding buttons.The voice activated status will also read to you battery and signal strength as well as telling you if you are on the sprint network or roaming. The plug on the charging cord is easy for him to insert, and he likes it better than the desk top charger we had previously for an older flip-style phone.Haven't figured out a way to get the phone call to end without pressing the "end" button while using a hands-free kit, so he'll have to practice that too, but overall, great features for a visually impaired user. I had to program numbers in for him, but we do that with any new cell phone.",4
"Good Basic Phone; Just What I Wanted!

(...). This is a great phone for the price. I am a long time Sprint PCS customer and had to re-up for 2 more years. The jury is still out on the battery life. This phone does not seem to pull in the PCS signal too well (Only 1 bar, when my year-old Sanyo 6400 got 4-5.), but voice quality is OK. The case is a little slick, so you have to be careful not to drop it. One thing I discovered, that has not been reported anywhere else, is that there is no built-in game to play. Oh well, I guess you get what you pay for. I am not about to buy the game pad since I am an old geezer, but it would have been nice to have some type of game to play if I got caught in a blizzard, or while waiting by the mailbox for my rebate. I was disappointed that the phone did not came with an earbud, or a carrying strap. Again, you get what you pay for--no more or no less!!!",3
"Bad phone - avoid and get something better instead

The phone is not bad except for the fact the price does not match the quality. I paid about $170 at Costco for this phone and I am going to bring it back next week because it is simply not worth more than $50.Here are the cons: 1) No display when phone is shut - which means you WONT be able to tell who is calling you UNTIL you flip open the phone. How stupid is that? That has got to be the stupidest design idea from Samsung yet. I generally love Samsung but what idiotic designer thought of this? 2) Static noise when you are dialing 3) Keypad is very close to other keys next to it so you keep pressing the wrong buttons. 3) Screen is terrible because colors are not very bright and resolution is very lowPROS are the big style buttons. There isnt anything else positive about this phone. I expect Costco to either drop this phone soon or else, continue to sell this crap and keep getting returns on it.",1
"Good Little Phone In Need of Improvements

It is a good little phone however:1) Poorer reception than other Samsungs. My old Samsung N200 phone got better reception at work and home.2) Middling sound quality. Some people have trouble hearing me on the phone. I really need to speak louder on this phone.3) Battery has short legs. I don't view myself a heavy phone user but I need to recharge every other night.3) Get the car charger (see #3)4) Get a case, the plastic is soft. (general cell phone problem)",3
"Terrible phone, do not buy!

This phone is terrible.Here are the reasons:1) Bad reception. My other sprint phone worked in my house, this one doesn't work very well2) Terrible sound quality. I have a very hard time hearing people on this phone. My old sprint phone and my current Nokia phone are fine and I can hear them clearly.3) Battery comes undone and turns the phone off. The battery comes loose and turns the phone off when you keep it in your pocket. This started after 6 months of use.4) The hinge problem. My wife's phone broke on the left side when she opened it. We took it to the sprint store and they said it was ""Abuse"" and wouldn't honor the warranty it even though it was still under warranty.I don't have any problems with ""Sprint"" just this Samsung phone.",0
"No outside caller-ID :-(

I just got this last weekend and so far am pleased with it. Considering the area I live in it has exceptional reception. It has a lot of nice features, the only problem (as others have mentioned) is the lack of caller-ID on the outside of the phone. I set it so I can flip it open and press any key to answer instead of just flipping it open to answer it. Besides you can have different ringtones for different people in your phone book. I also found a site where I can send ringtones to it for free which is cool. The other problem along with the caller-ID thing is that it seems Sprint has a problem with a ticking sound during calls? I'm not sure if anyone else has experienced this but my friend has Sprint and many times when she called me we could hear a ticking while we were talking, and now I hear it with this phone. It doesn't happen all the time but it's pretty frequent. But you can still carry on a conversation, it's only slightly annoying. 3 and a half stars.",3
"I can't believe this company still exists.

My experience with Sprint PCS goes back about 4 yrs. I activated my phone after it was out of service for a few months. After activation it never was able to connect up to the PCS service (i.e. I couldn't make a call out... it was unusable). I contacted Sprint again and I was told that the phone must have gone bad and to take it to a Sprint authorized repair shop which I did. I was told there that the cost of the repair would exceed the cost of simply buying a new phone so I contacted Sprint to cancel my service. Then they told me that to cancel I had to pay a $65 cancellation fee!!! I had never had any use on the contract that they activated!!!I tried contacting Sprint repeatedly and asking to speak to a manager and each time I was on hold for about an hour and then told to call back later because the manager wasn't in! After weeks of this I did get the amount off of my bill but the whole event had already taken it's toll.I recently decided to give Sprint another chance with the VI660. I started the service about 2 months ago and have never recieved a bill from them, however, during the past two weeks I've gotten about 4-5 messages on my answering machine to pay up or else! During this time I contacted them and told them that I had not recieved a bill, they updated my info (that really was no different than before), and said I would recieve a bill in about a week that NEVER ARRIVED!!! On top of that I've recieved more phone calls from Sprint to pay up!!!About a week ago I cancelled my service with Sprint yet again, and took the now $150 cancallation fee. Certainly better than two years of hassling from Sprint.The phone itself is nicely made by Samsung but I would only recommend Sprint service to somebody that I REALLY didn't like. On top of that, I almost NEVER got a decent signal through Sprint. Even while talking to customer service I had to have them repeat what they said several times!!! Come on!!!Sprint, the end is near.",0
"It was great for about 5 minutes. I hate it!

I've had two of these phones in 2 days. I returned the first one just 4 hours after buying it. They both do the same thing. In the middle of a call or just sitting on the table, it decides to quit working. If I'm on a call, the person on the other end can hear me. I can't hear them. I lose all sound on my end. Typically if I turn it off and back on, it works again. I've done that 9 times (each time I give it several minutes to rest) without it ever recovering. Here goes attempt number 10... wish me luck. I'm not holding my breath.",0
"TO NICHOLAS D.LOWES ""SINGLE POPS""

It looks very bad that someone who calls himself a single dad and a Marine which I don't care! writes commentS like that in a public feedback forum. You know people are diffrent and experiences are diffrent too and for that not all people have the same experiences with their services or phones and for that you should not call other people opinions ""crap"" or make fun of them saying sarcatics comments...Watch what your write because your giving a bad impression to those who pay your salary in the military...BAD SHOWING!!! US. ARMY VETERAN AN ARMY OF ONE!!",0
"Good Phone, Worst Company Around

Let me first state that I do not work for any mobile provider and have used them all. Sprint is about the worst company on the face of the planet. Do not under any circumstances support this company in any way. I've reported them to the BBB for their shady practices.They constantly ""lose"" payments and when they decide to penalize you its in the middle of the month. They just turn your service off! No warnings, no emails, SMS to your phone or calls. You just try to make a call and it puts you through to 611 collections. I originally purchased a phone from sprint for their DATA service and wanted a voice account as well. The sales person didn't think twice of taking my money and then telling me that they couldn't suport that on my account. Whats worse is they tried to penalize me for early termination!! (They even have a published policy about letting you try their service for 30 days.) When I tried to return the devices they refused to take them back! (After 2 days)I had to spend a week calling them and forcing my way up the chain to talk to anyone that knew anything. It took reporting them to the BBB and writing letters to the PUC to get them to not charge me the $200 early term fee.Sprint is by FAR the worst company out there and the PUC/FCC should shut them down for illegal business practices! Please learn from my mistakes! Go to another provider.",0
"Sprint- Bad Service

Buyer beware... do not buy Sprint. I give them zero stars! I purchased a Treo 600 for metro Atlanta. Basically the service was very bad. I called to cancelled and charged me $112 and change. As a business customer or any customer why am I being changed for poor service. I am not going to speak bad about their customer service because they tried. But they do not understand about business relationships and how to assist the customer. If you intend to buy a phone from them get the least expensive plan first. Then will not loose as much monsy as I did for just 7 days of service.",0
"OMG I LOVE THIS PHONE!!!! (its like ma 2nd boyfriend he he)

Sprint u are amazing! I got added onto ma daddy's plan and with that i got 2 free months of internet and anytime mintues! so my boyfriend is really happy about that because i get to instant message him while im at school and talk to him when i get home! but it'll only be for two glorious months i hope they go REALLY slow! i love this samsung! i've been wanting a new phone since like last july since i got bored with ma virgin mobile phone (which is really total bore! DONT GET IT!!! YOU'LL DIE OF BOREDOM) NOW THAT I FINALLY GOT IT (ON March 15, 2004 at 6:47 p.m)i couldnt be happier and i won't get bored with this one! (well when i get out of school which is '05 then ill probably get the VGA1000 that i orginally wanted but i love this samsung just the same and the price too) so i advise this phone to the fullest b/c i've already tricked out my phone and i still have some work to do so i doubt ill be back sayin that this phone is giving me trouble. even though some of the tones and games expire SO WHAT!!! that doesnt bother me cus i can always buy it again or get it from a website. well if u want a phone then get this one!!!",4
"IM TOO HAPPY

I HAD VIRGIN MOBILE FOR AWHILE BUT IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ME. 25 CENTS A MINUTE FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AND .10 AFTER THAT WITH NO FREE NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS. NO NO I COULD NOT DO THAT ANYMORE. I AM WITH SPRINT. I HAVE 2 MONTHS FREE INTERNET, FREE RINGTONE DOWNLOADS, REAL VOICE RINGTONES (WHICH I LOVE, 1000 ANYTIME MINUTES, UNLIMITED NIGHT (STARTS AT 7 PM) AND WEEKEND MINUTES, GREAT COVERAGE. NO THE PHONE DOES NOT HAVE SOMETHING THAT DISPLAYS WHEN IT CLOSES BUT I KNEW WHAT I WAS GETTING SO IM HAPPY SINCE I HAVE CHOSEN DIFFERENT RINGTONES FOR DIFFERENT PEOPLE I KNOW WHO IS CALLING. GOOD SERVICE SO FAR I LOVE THE PLAN 55.00/MO. NOT BAD AT ALL SO IF U ARE LIKE ME AND U DONT NEED A CAMERA PHONE BUT LOVE THE REAL VOICE RINGTONES, GAMES, AND WALLPAPER THEN YOU SHOULD GET THE PHONE..BUT AFTER U GET THE PHONE TAKE CARE OF IT",4
"High on basic features-Call quality Terrible

This the 5th Samsung I have owned after having the phone replaced 4 times in the past month. My previous samsung 8500 worked great, so after 5 years with the same phone, I thought I would upgrade. The phone is feature rich, Buy it if you don't mind having your call reception break-up. Dial out and listen to the static and crackle as it rings. Everyone of the Samsung 660s do it. Sprint will tell you this is normal, even though it does not happen on other Samsung models or other brands. This is a manufacturing quality issue, cheap components to offset rich phone features. Ford motors claimed the "Pinto" was fine, until enough people died in car crashes. Firestone claimed there was not a problem with their tires. If you don't care about call quality and just want a color screen, you can't beat this phone.",0
"Good phone, bad service.

I've had this phone for about four months now and I have mixed thoughts about it. Often times when I'm talking, it'll automatically lose signal which is pretty annoying. Also, my phone seems to be roaming in places where other cell-phones that use the Sprint service don't. I actually compared it with other Sprint phones that my friends have and those ones get service easily but it takes a while for mine to find service, and when it does, it's usually roaming. My second biggest problem is that the phone gets hot extremely quickly. Usually after 5 minutes of talking, you can feel it getting warm and that really bothersome and also unsafe. As many others before me have mentioned, the lack of caller-ID on the exterior of the cell-phone is a negative especially when you are at school or at work and someone calls you, it would have been a lot easier to see who it was that called. The number pad is awesome, easy to text message but what good is that when half the time, the message wouldn't get send because there is no service? The battery life is also pretty crappy, I have to charge it every night and I don't talk on it that much so I expected it to last longer than it does right now. The games are all demos but I don't really care, it's not an important feature to me. I've dropped this phone several times (by accident, mind you) and it's still as good as new. I like the simplicity of it, the size is also very nice. I can't even feel it in my pocket when I carry it around. The color screen is very good. The alarm clock is very useful, and the voice dialing feature is awesome and I use it all the time. This Samsung phone itself is pretty nice, but the Sprint service that comes along with it is not. I feel it is NOT worth the price that it is at right now. I got it for free because of some deal but I would never pay $200 dollars for it. Overall, I would give it 3 stars.",3
"Phone gets VERY HOT !

I got this phone on July 2, 2004. I charged the battery and after two days of not using the phone, the battery was dead. I recharged the battery several times and the it keeps dying even though I don't use it.I went back to COSTCO and I was given a new battery. The phone gets EXTREMELY HOT! If I call my mom and am on the phone for 20 minutes, it is UNCONFORTABLY HOT and am unable to continue conversing.My guess is that this phone is good for emergency calls but not as your only phone. Furthermore, the guy at COSTCO told me that the phone is not designed for long periods of talk time. I asked what was the phone for?Anyway, am going back next week and have them exchange it for another one. If that one gets hot too, then I may just consider cancelling my contract and getting my money back. I have never had a cell phone that got so uncomfortably Hot.",1
"Samsung VI660 is defective

Stay away from the Samsung VI660 phone. It definitely has a defect in the hinge mechanism. I have had TWO of them - both of which quickly cracked in the same location - between the hinge and an indicator light.I had to get the Better Business Bureau involved to replace the first phone because neither Sprint NOR Samsung would replace the first defective unit.I now have to go through the entire process of contacting the Better Business Bureau, Sprint and Samsung in order to get this second phone replaced. Ugh. Whatever happened to standing by your product?Hopefully this will save someone else the same aggrevation.",0
"Bad price here.

I've bought several VI660 phones that are new and they DO NOT cost $200.00 new, especially with a new service plan!!! Go somewhere else at this price!!!",3
"good little phone

i have had this phone for over a year. and i have no complaints about this phone. you can download ringers and games and screensavers. and it fits anywhere. i have a case for my phone and it works out great. great little phone",4
"Annoying, but incredible durable

I've had this phone for about 2 years, and it won't win any design awards, but it's a durable basic phone. The biggest drawback is that there is no external caller ID, so you have to flip it open to see who's calling. For that reason alone it drives me nuts and I would like to upgrade. The earphone jack also broke soon after I got it, so that's another reason I'd like to upgrade. To be fair, it is an incredibly durable phone. I joke about it as the regenerating phone. I have dropped it several times, once in a bucket of hot soapy water. After the hot water incident, I thought it was a goner. It wnet on the fritz, so I removed the battery, left it open and let it dry out. It started working again with a watermarked screen and a 30 min battery life. Gradually over the next 2 days, the battery life returned to normal. Then over the next couple days, the screen went back to normal. And the phone still works though I've since dropped in a couple more times (on cement, not water).",2
"nice phone, no special features

I recently purchased this phone and found it to be pretty good. I haven't had any issues with it other than it takes time for the phone to come on. I didn't even realize it had voice command until I read one of the other reviews!! This is a pretty neat feature. I like that it is a pretty basic phone without alot of gadgets to figure out. I really like the blue background it has when turned on, makes it easy to see. I have no regrets about getting the phone (yet!!)",3
"Three lemons in a row? QC problems with this one ...

I am currently in the process of boxing up my third A660/VI660 phone from Sprint to return it to the store. The first one lasted four days, the second two and this one a whopping two days as well before the phone refused to function on battery power and would function on A/C power only. The batteries checked out fine in my tester, but the phone would not power up. Even putting a reference voltage at the battery terminals would not make the phone power up on any of the three phones. I also ensured that when I received the new phones I recieved them out of different batches (not just the 20 box packages they get in at the store, but they were manufactured on different days, weeks apart). Three in a row indicate some serious QC problems or possibly an underengineered phone dying of some enviromental hazard, although there is nothing that could be considered that unusual about any place where I go.I recomend that you do not purchase this phone, and if you require a non-camera phone, you do not go with Sprint PCS service, this being their only non-camera phone at the present time.",0
"Tiny little powerhouse

I love this phone. It's very small and compact, and feels good in your hand. Using it might be a little difficult for people with big hands though. It has a lot of features and takes some time to get up to speed with everything. I actually had to read the manual! One thing I don't like is that the manual and all the descriptions of this phone say you can download photos to add to entries in your phone book. That's a little deceiving because you can't download just any photo, you can only use the generic photos they provide. Other than that, I like it very much.",3
"Well rounded design, nice UI but only with OK reception

-I have been a SprintPCS customer for 5 years. Just like many other Sprint customers, I felt Sprint's coverage is poor but the fact that I enrolled early gave me a very good plan. Therefore, what I did in the past 5 years was to consistently scanning for good phones to tackle the poor signal coverage in the area I live.I've been through Qualcomm QCP-2760, Samsung 8500, Sanyo 4900 and now Samsung VI660. The old Qualcomm had a decent reception in its days but couldn't compare with Samsung 8500. The 8500 was a legendary phone that was solidly designed and built. However, there's more to be desired in terms of its reception. After an extensive research, I bought my wife a Sanyo 4900 when she started her plan. I found its battery life and reception was very good but Sanyo 4900's downside was its bulky design and clumsy menu.Due to the consistent drop of calls when using Samsung 8500 at home, I was in the market again hunting for the next generation of cell phones that are reasonably priced but have the best reception. Sanyo has been regularly regarded as having excellent reception and battery life, which I could surely testify due to my ownership of the 4900. But I have to say I'm kind of fond of Samsung and its design due to my good experience with the 8500.The past couple years marked a down period for Samsung though. After 8500, Samsung released many new phones that were viewed as having miserable reception. However, most recently, it seemed like things have changed. VI660 and VGA1000 received new chips and many good reviews come in from their users.After comparing price and features, I opted for the VI660. I couldn't be happier with its name dial capability. It doesn't need any ""training"" and can recognize names very accurately. It certainly makes your driving much safer, too. If you use Samsung's earphone, all you need to do to dial a number is all ""talk"", after you press a button on the earphone cord to intiate the name dial procedures. The maneuver within its menu is very intuitive and the battery life is decent. In addition, VI660 was among the limited number of phones that support SMS. Even though I don't use it that often, it's still a nice feature to have. Maybe I'm not really picky about battery life but recharging once every two days with many phone calls and some web usage doesn't sound too bad to me.However, the reception of Samsung VI660 is still not to my expectation. It is certainly better than the 8500 and offers a more ""unbroken"" conversation but I still suffer from dropping call which is less likely to happen to the Sanyo 4900. After so many attempts in keeping my plan by buying new phones, I am considering switching to Verizon even with the nice SprintPCS plan that I currently have. But if you are not living in an area that has poor signal coverage and you don't need a camera or external display, VI660 is truly an economic, feature packed and compact phone for you to have.",3
"A great little phone for the price

I agree with most of the other reviewers here - the Samsung vi660 is a great little phone. I finally upgraded from my beloved but old Samsung SCH-8500, and so far I'm pretty happy with its replacement. Some features I like that haven't really been mentioned on the site to date:1) When you're charging up the battery, at 90% charge the outside LED light turns from red to green. This may not seem like a big deal, but overcharging the battery over time will eventually ruin its capacity to hold a charge. It makes it easier to see when to unplug it, and hopefully save on battery wear.2) You can customize the function of the 4 navigation buttons just above the keypad, so with one keystroke you can display the phone book, calendar, calculator (i love this feature!), or even turn on voice dialing.3) The voice dialing on the phone is nifty. You don't have to 'train' it to recognize your voice. Once voice dialing is activated, you can just tell it to dial by name, by number, or by digit and speak your commands into the phone. If you can never remember your cell number, say "my phone number" and the phone will read it back to you.4) The phone has ringer volume settings that include vibrate, but it also includes a great vibrate&high volume combination, so whether you're wearing it in a noisy room or its laying on a table in a quiet one, you'll know its ringing.5) When entering a phone number, the display turns white and shows extra-large digits until the whole phone number is entered, making it easier to see if you've misdialed.5)When entering to-do items into calendar, memo pad, or task list, the phone automatically starts off in T9 mode (the word-recognition software that lets you enter words by only hitting each button one time).Just like my old 8500, the Vi660 has a lot of ergonomic little features that make this phone a pleasure to use. It packs a powerhouse of advanced features as well, including the ability to lock the phone and hide the display of certain phone numbers for security. My only big complaint about this phone is that Sprint gives you a user's manual that is 10% user's manual and 90% about touting its PCS Vision services. If you REALLY want to know how to use every little feature, youre going to have to download the PDF file of the manual off their website. All in all, though, I'd say it was a great little phone.",3
"One Great Phone !

Well, I've had this phone for a little over a week now and so far, it's a great phone. It's a good size, not too big, not too small, fits great in a purse. The menus are really easy to navigate and use. The sound quality is very crisp and clear. I've never had a dropped call and I can get great reception anywhere I take this phone. I even took the phone into both the basement at home and elevators at work and had 2 out of 4 reception bars with clear reception. The phone comes with about 40 different ringers but you can personalize your phone further by downloading ringers at 3gupload.com. The screen is crisp and the colors are vibrant. The keypad lights up to a bright blue whenever you open the phone. Also, a great feature which is not often mentioned is that this phone has a security lock. When set up properly, no one can operate your phone once it's turned on unless they know your secret lock code. Before this phone I had the Kyocera 2255 and that was an awesome phone but I felt that after having it for 2 and 1/2 years it was time for an update. The only drawback to this phone (although this is very minor) is that it doesn't have an external caller ID screen. So you have to flip the phone open to see who is calling. But that shouldn't be a big deal, it doesn't take that much energy to flip open a screen. Besides, remember the days when external screens didn't exist? We all survived that back then ... I don't see why we can't survive that still. Overall, this is a great phone and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a small camera-less flip phone.",4
"Good phone that works well and skips the junk

I bought the VI-660 because it is one of the few Sprint PCS phones to not come loaded with junk like cameras, PTT (Push to talk) etc. I wanted a new phone that had a long battery life, was as small as possible, and looked good and worked well. The VI-660 has lived up to my expectations, providing very good battery life, nice size and a very nice appearance overall. Sound quality is good (although when the signal is weak I notice some quiet high pitched noises in the background), and it tends to hold a signal quite well (hey, it's CDMA -- none of that GSM garbage!). I also would have liked an external LCD, but this is the best no-frills Sprint phone available right now.",4
"Great Phone For The Price!

I bought this phone for my daughter, and it was very inexpensive with a 2-year contract. Knowing that, we didn't expect it to do much more than her now year-old Kyocera does. I was so surprised to see all the great features it does have! Voice-activated dialing, color screen, very convenient small size, text-messaging capabilites, monthly scheduler/calendar with alerts, calculator, downloadable ringtones, screen savers, games, applications, and so much more! Around here, it does get fairly good reception, although there are times calls may sound quiet or a little fuzzy. This problem usually only lasts a few seconds at most, and we've never dropped a call. Probably the worst thing about this phone is its short battery life. Still, she uses the phone all day and just recharges at night while she's sleeping, and that seems to be fine. Overall, this phone is a great deal with a lot of special extras you can enjoy! Have fun!",3
"Great phone for cheap w/service.

I was at the end of my rope with T-Mobile. I know everyone seems to have their own horror stories with various carriers, but T-Mobile had really ticked me off.So, I was in the market for my THIRD cell phone in a year. I was most unhappy with my first two phones (a motorola C223 & a samsung R225), the samsung was decent enough, but it seemed to be ancient by the time the new year rolled around. I decided to get service with Sprint, and noticed this phone was about $30 after rebates. It didn't have a camera, but frankly, if I want to take pictures, that's why I have a digital camera.I got the phone, and the only thing that cheesed me was that it didn't come with a hands-free set (my first two phones both came with one). Other than that, the phone is exactly as described. I've had it about 4 months now, and no problems whatsoever. The reception isn't the best, but it's certianly nothing to complain about.There are several small things I dislike about this phone. The retractable antennae is very delicate, and i've already almost broken it off. They probably have billions of these lying around, and will charge you 10 bucks to replace it. Also, it's a flip phone, and when it's closed and ringing there's no way to tell who it is. A LCD on the outside (like most flip phones have) would've been nice to display the time, or even the phone number. The number buttons are pretty small, but I am a big guy, and I seem to have this problem with each phone I buy.The Samsung 660 is a solid phone, I've dropped it several times, and though it has some small exterior scratches, it's a much tougher phone than other models I've used.The battery life is very good. I've brought this on trips, and as long as I keep my usage to a minimum (2-3 calls a day 4-10 minutes a piece), the battery will last 2-3 days on a single charge. I've found when I talk for 2-3 hours a day, the battery will need charging at the end of the night.Overall, I would highly reccommend this phone to someone. It's a basic no-frills phone with no bells & whistles, just consistant good call quality and long battery longevity.",3
"Great Entry Level Phone

I bought this phone in December '03 to replace an aging Sanyo phone that had Sprint service. For the price this phone is great, I wasn't interested in getting a phone with a camera because I have a digital camera that is normally with me that I would rather use that a low-quality mobile phone camera. The voice activation works great, there is absolutely no programming and it is built right into the phone there is no additional charges from Sprint to use it. Battery life is fairly good, especially since I work in an area that fades back and forth from digital to analog coverage. Overall, very easy to navigate and setup.",4
"Great features but reception has problems

I give this phone two and a half stars. I bought the Samsung 660 b/c I wanted a lightweight phone with no camera (I was told by the Best Buy guys that the camera takes up extra battery life even if you don't use it). I still wanted the Vision capabilities, however, so I could download my own ringers and screensavers. So, this phone seemed to match up with what I wanted, and in features alone it does.Another Amazon reviewer said that Sprint users have to pay extra for voice dialing--that is incorrect. You access the voice dialing by pressing the left blue button on the square keypad (next to the ""OK"" button). You can do voice dialing or numeral dialing. It's really cool.Also, I called Sprint about the downloaded ringtones ""expiring"" after 3 months, and the rep told me the ringtone only expires in your Download Inbox account. So if you download the song to your Download Inbox and then upload the song onto your phone within 3 months, the song is on the phone permanently.But I am really annoyed about my reception problems with this phone. My previous phone--a Sanyo 4900--was stolen, so I needed to get a new phone right away. I think I should've stuck with Sanyo b/c I never had the reception problems with Sanyo that I do with Samsung. Nearly every day a call gets dropped, normally when I'm in my apartment. But calls were never dropped in my apartment on my Sanyo! Also, sometimes people call me and their voices sound garbled, like they're under water. I have to move around to a different area in order for their voices to come in clear again or hang up and call the person back. Other times the caller's voice sounds ""fuzzy"" and I can't understand what the caller is saying.I wasn't able to find a Sanyo with the clamshell design I wanted *without* a built-in camera, so that's why I went with Samsung. But I think I should've considered the Sanyos more just to have decent reception. Oh well, in eighteen months Sprint told me I'll qualify for another rebate and can upgrade my phone. Sigh.",1
"A return to the old 8500

If you remember the old 8500's, then this phone will seem familiar. The A400 and A460 both strayed away from the 8500 design, but this phone is a welcome return to the simplicity that made the 8500 such a hit.This phone is nothing special. It doesn't have a camera or anything like that. It comes with a lot of ringers and such, but anything you download, you pay for usually on a 3 month basis. It's not worth it.There is no front display but you adapt quickly. As is the case with all Samsung flip phones, it gets hot and the battery doesn't last long. If you charge every night and don't talk a lot, this will never be a problem. As far as heat, it's nothing unusual. The service is fine. I've had no problems.The voice memo is back. That's extremely useful once you get the hang of it. The alarm clock is far more functional. But the thing I like the most on this phone is the voice dial. It is far more functional than the crude voice dialing on the 8500 and the spiffed up voice dialing on the A460. The voice dial is a feature of the PHONE and is not the Sprint Voice Command service.My only real gripe with the phone is that the phone book is so feature rich that it's not easy to use. It's easier for me to voice dial someone than navigate my phone book. Another gripe is that phone calls sound somewhat tinny, like the other person is standing in a big empty room. I noticed this on the first day, but quickly grew used to it.Pros:1. Better, functional voice dialing.2. slim design3. Voice memo is back, lots of features4. Plenty of downloadables if you're into that.5. Launch pad buttons are programmable!Cons:1. Over featured phone book2. No front display!3. Typical short battery life with all Samsung flips4. tinny, hollow sound during phone callsUndocumented features:1. Menu button pages down lists, and the volume up and down also pages up and down through lists.2. During a call, if you hold down the "back" key, the time and date will pop up on screen.3. The center button of the launch pad pressed without holding down is the same as the OK button.Overall, if you're just looking for a decent cell phone, this will do. If you want features and options and a camera and other frills, buy another phone. This phone will mainly appeal to people who remember the old 8500's and people who don't want a fancy phone, but don't want a piece of garbage either.",3
"Typically Samsung: Astounding

This is the 4th Samsung I've owned and I must say that the company continues to amaze me. While this may be a lower-end model compared to what else is out (camera and video phones), it is packed with features that make it a pleasurable phone to use and I would recommend it to anyone. The operating system is far improved from the SPH-500 I had before this, but I still don't know why a "camera menu" is an option. I can only remember one dropped call - the first day I had it. Regarding Sprint's service levels, I have always been satisfied with them. Although a typical wait time is 5 minutes when calling, their friendliness and prompt resolution makes up for it. As for downloads, so what if Sprint charges? There are plenty of other sites out there that allow you to download material for free or at a fraction of the cost. Myphonefiles.com offers unlimited downloads for $3 a month or $29 a year. Overall, I am totally satisfied with the Samsung VI660 and its capabilities.",4
"sprint phone and service

The phone is good. Sprints service is okay. It's the only cell service I've had. It basically picks up where ever I am with only intermittent roaming in buildings and in mountanous areas. The thing is with Sprint, the nicer the phone, the nicer the reception. Every extra thing is an extra 5.00. We have 2 phones on my plan 55.00 for 700.00 anytime, unlimited night and weekend and starts at 7:00pm for anytime. It's an extra 20.00 for my phone. I got this service when my daughter started driving, 3 yrs ago. Anyway I go my phone bill is always 100.00 mo for both phones either due to roaming or something else. PS you can get 50 mins of roaming a month for 5.00. Only thing with sprint, no grace period for paying. If the bill is due on the 24th and not paid by the 30th, they will turn the phone off.",3
"It's FREE, and it's a good phone, don't be fooled

Look, to begin with this phone is free, don't expect a top of the line phone with crazy gadgets and gizmos and write a crap review because you're disappointed. But if your a single father like me who needs a phone to keep in touch and be on call with features to keep you company waiting in the doctors office, this is it. Sprint has great plans and work very well with you on personal issues. The phone itself is great, a lot of nice features, and it IS the smallest phone around right now, I have not seen a phone this small and sleek in a long time. Who CARE'S you have to open to see who's calling, my god you have to pick up the phone and look at it either way to see, one extra step isn't going to kill you. The display is great, it has a rather larger than average screen than most phones (based on personal experience), and very easy to naviate through the menus. I love it, maybe someday I'll a high speed phone that tells you how much you weigh and what you forgot to do yesterday...lol. But for now if you want a good phone with good plans and great coverage/service, this is your way to go. When you're reading these reviews focus on the PHONE, not personal thoughts of what they WISH it had or what not, this is a GREAT phone! You'll be happy you got it.",4
"Horrible

This Phone Is Extremely Horrible. I got this phone in 2004 and i totally hates it. it gets horrible reception everywhere, drops every single call and has horrible battery life (instead of the estimated 3.4 hours of life, it gets only 1 hour of talk time). the only way i gets service is by roaming and even then it will get only one bar. everytime i try to go online the phone freezes and shuts down every time! this is the worst phone ever. i want this phone terminated and want to get a Sanyo MM-8300 Phone, from which i hear has excellent reviews.this phone deserves to go into a trash can",0
"2 Cute!!

I have had this phone for about 6 weeks now and I think it's great! The only thing I don't like is that you have to actually flip the phone open to see who's calling. It's small enough to fit in your pocket and you don't even know it's there! This is a nice lil' phone if you are looking for the basics.",3
"My phone

I got this phone the beginning of March. I've been talking to Sprint about once a month or more trying to get problems fixed. The phone said I was in roam, and I wasn't. It doesn't always like to ring when people call me. I also do not get good signal. I think those problems are not because of this phone though. I think it is more a problem with the company because that is why I got a new phone, and I'm still having the problems. The only real problem I have with this specific phone is that the ringer is quiet. The other thing I don't like is that the games that come on the phone are demo games and only have level 1 then asks if you want to buy the whole version.",2
"Great Phone but Horrible Service

The phone is great for me since I am always on the go...But I feel also the worse thing about the phone is the reception and when you text message people you get nothing but pure errors on this phone....Now I enjoy the plan I have but Sprint needs to step up in the services and reception. I love to text message but if its not going to work then there is no need for this crappy phone!",1
"Get a free unlocked Motorola RAZR v3i instead!

Why settle for less, or commit yourself to a specific cellular provider and service plan, when you can get a complimentary unlocked top of the line Motorola RAZR v3i cell phone that works with any cellular service provider and any SIM card. I got mine free at this web site: ilikethis.info/razrv3i",3
"want to sell

I used this phone for 14 months. It was good. I got new T mobile connection with new cell phone. If you want to buy this sprint v 1660 used cell phone with very good condition, you can e mail me at rizpisces@hotmail.comI will list my cell phone to sell on Amazon soon.",3
"Great phone! Great deal!

Love this phone...and the service is great. Only problem, is getting new faceplates and such. Gotta search around abit.Other wise...great!",3
"Battery lasts about 2 days

I leave my phone on and I have found that I need to recharge it every two days. Otherwise, it has been a good phone with good reception, microphone and features.",3
"CRAZY TEXTS

When I bought this phone I was told it was the best phone out there. Now after 2 months later I am sorry that I even bought it. I have no reception in my house if anyone were to call me,if someone does call and i am in a different area of my house i have to walk around and say ""Can you hear me now?"" And who wants to do that?I don't for one!!! My last complaint is the texts messages,I thought that was something we are able to do on the phone but when it comes to my phone I get error 38 and I am not even receiving my texts. So I ask why have this phone? I might just think about throwing it away and going to someone else!!!!Unless fixed!!!",0
"Phone is Awful and so is Samsung Customer Service

We received two of these phones for signing a two year contract with Sprint. We opted not to get the insurance since it seemed like they should warranty their products without being paid for it.Both phones fail to ring consistently, neither of them have a working message alert light. Both phones have fuzzy sound when folks speak into it and neither of them ever gets 4 bars of reception.I tried to get one of the phones fixed, I had to send it back to Samsung. I called on 3/1/06 and went thru an hour of testing for both phones, updating software, and being on hold. I finally got an RMA number to return one of the phones. I packaged it and sent it in with a tracking number. It arrived there on 3/20/06. I was told when I called that it would be a 7-10 day turn around.I activated a back up and waited. When I didn't have my phone on 4/7/06 I called Samsung, the first gentleman told me that the guy I spoke to on the first informed me wrong and that the turn around time was 15-21 days. I told him I wasn't happy about that and since this was the 18th day I asked the status of my phone. He informed me they had receive it and he would transfer me to Repair to get status.I was transferred to repair where a woman told me that they had NOT received my phone, the previous gentleman was wrong and did I have a tracking number. I said I did and would have to look for it and call back.After getting my receipt and calling back I spoke with a gentlman who made me tell my tale of woe yet again, because even tho you are given a ""customer number"" they apparently do not take notes, or they don't read them. He took my tracking number and contacted Repair, I was then disconnected and had to call back!I called back and got yet another gentleman who had not a clue as to what was happening, I couldn't understand a word he said, and told me he could see no notes. I asked to be transferred to a supervisor. After being on hold ten minutes a gentleman answered who identified himself as a supervisor. I explained yet again what was happening and asked why Samsung took no notes on their client calls. He said they did and he could notes on all the calls! I told him I worked in a call center and I thought he had a training issue. He then told me that they were looking for my phone and someone would call me back. Great! I waited.On 4/10/06, having not heard from them, I called back yet again. I asked for a supervisor and was transferred instead to repair. I spoke with a nice woman who told me that someone had tried to call but apparently I had given them the wrong number! Really I asked, ""What is the phone associated with the client number you issued?"" She read the proper number back to me but could not explain why they had not called that number. Anyway, they found the phone and it was being fixed!I explained that that was nice but I no longer wanted their phone, nor was I going to go thru this again for the second phone. I wanted them to simply send me two phones and I would send the second and they could keep it. I thought that was the least they could do for the poor service and inconvienence. She told me there was nothing she could do but would transfer me to escalations!I spoke with a gentleman in ""escalations"" who insisted there was nothing he could! I asked when my phone would be done and how it was being shipped. He told me it should be done by 4/12/06 and it would ship UPS 2 day. I said, ""Gee, you think you could have it shipped overnight???"". He assured me he would and I ended the conversation.I received my phone today. It was NOT shipped overnight, it has NOT been repaired. Sprint could care less, they have me locked into a two year contract. Will I send it back to Samsung? Not on your life! Don't buy this phone, don't buy Samsung! You'll be sorry!!!",0
"Just a question

whats up with all of you guys giving this bad reviews for the fact that it doesnt have a camera,mp3,or even external caller id? i used to have this phone before switching to cingular and getting even stupider/worse service. anyway this is a cell phone not an ipod. if you want a camera go get a camera. another puestion is always with people whining about how they cant hear it on the highest setting are you deaf or just that stupid not to realize that your cell phone isnt a surround sound stereo with the loudest volume in the world. i have seen this modelfor verizon and it looks better (a650) so thats probably the only reason i gave it 4 stars.AND REMEMBER THIS IS A CELL PHOE ITS MADE TO CALL AND TO TALK TO PEOPLE OUT OF YOUR HOUSE USE YOUR HOUSE PHONE TO TALK IN THERE. AND FOR ALL YOU THIS IS ONCE AGAIN NOT A KODAK 6MEGAPIXEL CAMERA OR AN IPOD NANO",3
"Samsung V1660

Have had this phone since May, 2004. Like the size but do wish it had the caller ID info on the outside so have to open the phone to see who was calling. The number pad sometimes feels awkward and not so easy to use. Easy to hear parties and clear sound. Enjoy downloading ringers, etc to give lots character to the phone!",2
"Great solid phone

This is the best phone I ever had. After I used it for two years my husband continues to use it. No problems at all.",4
"Works for me

This is my second Samsung phone in 6 years. I've had this one for a couple of those years and it still works as well as the day I bought it. My battery life still holds up to a few hours of talk time and days of standby, providing I have reception (which is most always). I've definitely put this one through the wringer. If I'm staying in an extremely rural area where there's no signal (and wouldn't expect one), I simply turn the phone off and there's no battery drain. If I were to leave it on, constant search for a signal would wear down the battery, but that's been my experience for each phone I've had.I've dropped it more times than I could count (on concrete) and it's survived well with no more than one surface scratch.The only reason I wouldn't rate this a 5 would be that it's not unlocked for international use. It looks like it will take more than just another card to use overseas. But, to be honest, I didn't take that into account when I bought it, not forseeing it as an issue, so it's more my fault than the phone's. Still, it would be a handy feature and one I'll look for in the future.",3
"Pick a different free phone from Sprint

I have to give the VI660 a 1 simply because the reception is terrible compared to other phones. My roommate has a Sprint Samsung flip phone from the late 90s and he gets great reception in our apartment, one of the reasons I was willing to try Sprint. Well, I got my phone and as soon as I turned it on it said, ""Digital Roam."" Yeah....... So I turned it off and then back on and it found Sprint after about a minute, but even then I had one signal bar. I made a few calls with it and the voices on the other end would cut out every few words and generally sounded washed-out. According to the people I called, my voice was the same way.The phone itself seems pretty good, except for the fact that there's no external screen so you have to open it to find out who's calling you. The internal screen is vivid and the menus are fairly easy to navigate. There are plenty of ring tones to choose from as well. It doesn't look like there's a one-touch vibrate feature, which is odd because my Samsung r225m has one (also has great reception in my apartment with T-Mobile).So let's just say that I cancelled my Sprint service the day after I got it because of this phone. Save yourself a hassle and choose another free phone from Sprint when you sign up.",0
"great

I got this phone for my birthday and being in northern ontairo the phone is great",3
"Don't buy it

Mine fell apart after 6 months. The clamshell just split into two pieces, with no abuse or dropping it by me. Lousy product, buy something else.",0
"Major problem

I use my phone very little for incoming calls. I prefer to have people call my land-line phone and leave a message. A couple of times, though, people have left a message on my cell-phone voice mail, and I did not get the message until about 24 hours later. These were important business calls. I assumed this was a problem with the service provider, but when I spoke to a representative, he said it was a problem with the phone and had been reported by others. He advised me to buy a new, different phone.I have also had a problem with the instruction book, which is inadequate in its coverage. Also, the illustrations are almost impossible to decipher with their tiny print.",1
"Does not work for Motorola V60i

I purchased this for my Motorola cell phone (V60i) and it is thicker than the original battery. The back cover on the phone will not go on so the battery is the wrong size.",0
"Much better than the ""one size fits all"" type

I bought these because anything but the ""wrap around the ears"" earbuds didn't fit my ears and wouldn't stay in place. These have three different sizes of foam covers for the ends that go into the ear, and two of the sizes are fine for me, stay in place, and the unit is adjustable under the chin. The sound isn't all that great, but that may be because my iPhone doesn't have a setting that complies - or it's just a matter of taste in music.",3
"Don't work for working out

I was looking for headphones that would actually stay in my ears, especially while working out, and cancel noise since I always find myself having to jack up the volume at the gym. These cancel noise very well, as long as you're just sitting there. The first time I took these for a run, they make this terrible ""squish-squish"" noise in my ears. It was really loud, and I had a hard time listening to my music. I haven't worn them since--I'm back to the ones that came with my ipod.",2
"avoid avoid avoid

avoid this companys earphones. the rubber tips fall off after a couple of weeks of use. inevitably you lose one without knowing and then they are useless.",0
"EARPHONES

THIS WAS GOOD WHILE IT LASTED FOR 2 MONTHS AFTER THAT THE EARBUDS CAME OFF AND HAD TO THROW IT AWAYi NEED A NEW ONE NOW",1
"ThudBuds are Scosche model HP6--they're the same product!

MS RP 24 99, but you're getting gouged if you pay over fifteen.Nobody lists the specs on these earbuds, but judging by how loud they are at any given volume they are very low impedance. This produces less battery draw while allowing for higher maximum sound output. The sound quality and dynamic range are acceptable--much better than the entry level Sony model they replaced, and perfectly clear at high volume (relevant for, say, someone who's hard of hearing...say, from listening to too much loud music through well-isolated earbuds ;) They claim to be optimized for MP3s, which seems to be their way of saying that the low-end and high-end, such as they are, get quite a bit of boost over the mid-range.The pads are reasonably comfy and form an excellent seal, providing sound isolation approaching that of low-end earplugs. I also like that the cords are the same length on each bud, because I have a different size pad on each bud and can identify left and right that way. The left and right buds are only about a foot apart when you first get them so you have to separate them until they'll fit your head. If later you need to shorten the separation, there's a sliding plastic retainer on the cord which can also be used to shorten one side, if you prefer to keep track of left and right that way. The jack is not gold plated, not that it needs to be, and rests at a 120 degree angle to the cord instead of the ususal 180 (straight) or 90. These earbuds don't come with a case.I don't know how they fair against moisture, but that's the beauty of the fact that they can be had for as little as 9 99. When (I mean, if) they break, simply skip lunch and buy another pair.Scosche HP6 3.5mm Stereo Earphones - BlackBLACK 3.5MM For Scosche ThudBuds Noise Isolation EarbudNew Scosche HP6 Earphone Stereo Wired Earbud Binaural 3 X EZ-Fit Comfort Molded SizesBrand New Scosche HP6 3.5mm Stereo Earphones Black Noise Isolation Comfort-Molded Ear Pieces",3
"broken twice!!

the sound from these earphones is pretty good, but TWICE (two different pairs) the earphone bud broke. it just came apart. i bought these for $30 from my gym, and was pissed when they broke the first time after only a couple of months. after some fight, they finally gave me a new pair, and the SAME thing happened again. in my opinion, that is horrible quality and i would NEVER spend money on a product by this company again- definitely not any more earphones. buy at your own risk... they are only $9.99 now, so maybe it's worth it...",0
"sweet headphones

these headphones are awesome. i lost my ipod headphones so at this random airport store i saw these for 20 bucks. i picked them up and realized that these are just as good as those 200 dollar headphones. they cancel noise 2 by the d\way. so get these, they're good",4
"Like most ear buds, they don't fit well

I wish the Samsung Sync didn't require a proprietary plug for the headphone/headset plug. It made it very hard to find something that would fit. So, I got the Samsung model made for the phone and yes, it works fine. But like every other type of ear bud I've tried, they just don't fit very well. Either they're too loose and feel like they're about to fall out (which makes the sound not so great for music - not necessarily so bad for conversations as long as you're in a quiet place, like the car with the windows up and the radio off), or I have to jam them in to get a snug fit and that hurts too much to leave them in for any length of time.Having said all of that, for the price (about $10 on sale from Amazon), I can live with them...but if I was going to use them a lot, well, I wouldn't.",2
"Good buy for the price

Well, i just received this product in the mail after 16 days of waiting. I bought this product for the price it was available for ($5.99+) from a seller named igonemobile. Music from the earbuds are very clear. I just think that the earbuds are a bit too big, they can only be made to sit in your earlobes, some people like to have it all the way in. The package may say 809, which was originally intended for Samsung SGH-809 but works fine with Samsung Sync A707. Except for the delay in shipping, i don't have any complaints about the product, atleast for now.",3
"Where's the bass?

they're cheap, they fit okay, and the cord is just long enough to have some slack if you wear the phone at your hip so it doesn't get in your way, but i'd like to hear a bit more low end.",2
"Great for the price!

These headphones are a great deal. They work really well. The sound quality is wonderful. The only problem that I have is that they are a little big for my ears. I have a hard time keeping them from falling out when I am on the treadmill. Still, for the price, they are great!",3
"Meh

The sound quality of these headphones is pretty good, though the phone itself does not allow you to turn up the volume very high, so sometimes it's hard to hear if there is a lot of background noise. Honestly, the comfort level of the headphones is seriously lacking. They have a hard time staying in your ears.",2
"Great Stereo Headset

I got my order much sooner than expected and I always appreciate that. Thanks so much for treating my small item with priority status.Thanks,Paula",4
"Good replacement battery

Got one for my wife's Nokia phone and it works like a charm. The fitting is excellent and it holds charge very well. The battery works just as good as the original.",4
"BLB-3 Original OEM Nokia

This battery did not do much better than the one it replaced. The talk time was never much over 2 hours vs. the advertised 4. This one and the one it replaced gave me less and less talk time as the months went by until it would start complaining after 30 minutes of talking. I am a heavy user and charge my cell phone several times a day. Have a Sony Erickson phone now and that battery seems to be doing pretty well.I would be real happy to get a phone with a battery 5 times as large which would actually give a talk time of 5-6 hours per day.",2
"FLIP PHONE CASE

NAZTACH ULTIMA CASEVery pleased with the product and cost. The item arrived very promptly. Would definitely recommend this product.",4
"Flip phone cSe

Husband's phone fits well. No excuse now not to take.it along with him. Fits great on his belt. Thank you",4
"Really do love it.

Second one I've owned.After two years of frustration with a multiuse phone that felt like a brick and required too much babysitting, I went back to the simplicity of a clamshell phone. Then I scoured the Internet until I found this case and grabbed it.Perfect in every way. Really.",4
"Great

The only one that fits my phone. It's my 2nd oneI have a military type Samsung phone. Hope thisone out last my phone.",4
"Nice n'small

This case is very nice. It is trim and the workmanship is great. The flip is great and woeks well. I do not use it because it is too small for my phone. It is only for the smaller flop phones if there are any still being sold. I kept it for the chance I can find a small phone in my next change. I am not a smart phone user so the flip phone is the choice. Again, it is a superior case with high style for a smaller flip phone.",3
"Great Holder

Exactly what I needed for my Samsung flip phone. Looks classy and works great. We'll see how the long the hook lasts but seems to be made well.",3
"Great Case

Great case for dressing up, or, casual. Very well made and looks good. Great value...",4
"Sturdy

All the other cases I've bought through the phone retail outlets have broken within months. This one is holding up quite well. Also, the magnetic ""clip"" eliminates another potential mechanical failure. Excellent choice.",4
"A Quality Product

After comparing hundreds of cell phone cases, this was the one! Great quality, great style, great convenience.",4
"Great gift

We purchased this for our son for Christmas - very nice quality - HE LOVES IT !",4
"False Information Listed in this Ad

I just received my Naztech Ultima Cell Phone Case in Truly Black and was disappointed to find that it did not have a ""360 degree Swivel Belt Clip"", as advertised, but instead has a standard pinch-style vertical belt clip in a locked position (the kind that tends to fall off of your belt whenever you bend at the waist). Even the packaging included with the case listed a ""360 degree Swivel Belt Clip*"" as one of the product features. However, there is a tiny asterik on the package informing the buyer that the 360 degree Swivel Belt Clip is not available on all cases. Of course, this information is not available in the on-line ad prior to your purchase. This kind of false advertising or ""non-similar substitutions"" reflects poorly upon Amazon and will influence my family's decision to purchase from Amazon.com in the future.",1
"Flip Flop

It said it was good for small/medium flip phones, but its an extremely tight fit for my phone. Every time I put it in, it hits the buttons on the side and sets off voice commands, or turns it to speakerphone. It was a waste of my money. My phone is a small Samsung flip.",1
"Exceptional

I purchased this holder from Amazon some time ago for a smaller cell phone. Its been so long I do not remember the exact phone I used it on. I just bought an Iphone and am going to replace the holder with another from Naztech. This item is fantastic in all regards. The magnetic flap keeps on ticking. I expected some degradation over time but it never occurred. Great styling and fit of clip. Cannot say enough good things about this item. A steal at this price.",4
"Best case made

This case is a very strong and sturdy case. It's made very well. It looks good, feels good and is worth every cent.The top flap is very secure when it closes. It's uses a magnet to secure the flap and is very strong.The clip on the back is very tight and strong. It also swivels, a nice feature.The only thing I would say is that I wished it fit a little tighter around my phone. That's minor compared to the quality of this thing! It's great! Love it and glad I bought it. Well worth the money!!!",4
"don't be fooled by picture in website

when I saw this on amazon.com, what I liked was antique brown color, pure leather look. Unfortunately, when I got it, it didn't look like what it posted online. It looks and feels like plastic. so far I am still not sure if it is leather, because no leather smells at all. I really disappointed.",2
"Not a great product

The clip broke off the first day. Bah! Went to Verizon and got a better made case. It was much better.",0
"Buyer beware

Take notice. This item does not have the swivel clip as described. As this was the reason I selected this item over others, it was a disappointment. It is otherwise a nice product.",2
"Great Cell Case

Great case. Well made and provides excellent protection for cell phones. This is my second purchase of the same product and Naztech managed to make it even more durable this time. Highly recommended.",4
"Worth the price

Very sturdy and well made. Will be perfect for the protection I am looking for my phone. Very stylish too. Wish I had got another.",4
"Excellent Quality Fast Service

I bought this for my Wife. We both have the Same Samsung flip phone, but since I have black its pretty easy to please me in terms of what I can and can't get. However, to get a brown leather case of this kind is not so easy. For some reason they are usually on the side, and not upright style phone holders. Its easy to open, which is a plus for my wife since she has some difficulties with Velcro tabs that I like. It basically closes itself, or so it seems. Anyways, its great looking, easy to use, and its a fab price, and the delivery was prompt. Kudos to Naztech for great quality and all round superb service.",4
"Great product

I really enjoy this ipod cover. The plastic shell covers the screen really well, so I know I'm not going to scratch the actual ipod. Also, it's not very bulky.",4
"great protector

This is an awesome protector for my ipod nano. The silicon skin is a shock absorber and protects it from drops while the front cover stops scratches. Worth the 25 bucks for sure.",3
"Great Case

Yes, I still use the good ole 2G Nano . . . the case is one of the best I have owned. The clip is solid and stays on my belt loops (rarely wear belts) while gardening, mowing, painting, everything else I do. Great little case to protect my 2G.",4
"Not compatible with the Moto Q 9H

This is a nice sturdy case but it does not fit the Moto Q 9H and it does not state that anywhere in the description.",2
"LOVE the case, HATE the belt clip!

The Toughskin absolutely ROCKS! I love the look and how well it protects my Q! I was sitting at a table in a restaurant when I dropped the phone. It fell about 4 feet and hit at least three chair legs before hitting the ground. Not even a nick! What I hate about the phone is the belt clip. I missed many calls trying to take it off to answer the phone. Speck needs to make a back-facing belt clip or make it easier to remove. Other than that, I love the case!",3
"Saved my keaster

This thing has saved my behind 3 times already. I have accidently dropped my Motoroa Q 3 seperate times from a distance of 3 feet. Each time the device didnt even have a nick. Awsome product for people who are hard on their stuff. The only draw back is that the rubber makes it hard to fit into pant pockets. Other than that it rocks.",4
"Awesome product

This is an awesome product! I am very tough on my phone-this product protects it very well!",4
"Awesome Product!!!!!!

This case is one of very few that I have fallen in love with. Usually I feel reluctant to but a case for my phone because it takes away from the phone's appeal. This case ADDS to the appeal of the phone. More importantly, it does the job. I have only dropped my phone a few times but there was almost no noise from the impact. proving that there was no blunt trauma done to the phone. This case WILL NOT fit the Q9c or Q9m. Even though the dimensions are the same as the original Q the button configurations are different. You will not be dissappointed in the quality of this product!",4
"Don't Bother

The idea is great but the skin is too thick, the openings are not big enough and it effects the phone performance.",0
"Rugged Protection

Great protection for the phone and looks rugged as well. Keeps the screen and larger panels of the phone covered from damage. The clip can be filed on the interior so that the phone can be easily removed with the use of one hand without compromised a secure fit. Adds great feel to the phone with minimal bulk. Have had numerous compliments about the way it looks and questions about where i purchased the case from. Would highly recommend!",4
"Good product with a few flaws

Have had the Tough Skin for almost 5 months now, and it definitely keeps the phone protected and in good shape. Unfortunately, the rubber is also prone t stretching, so the initially snug fit now hangs loose in places, reducing its effectiveness and making it easy to snag, especially coming in and out of a pocket. Also, screen can smudge, as others have said, but easy to clean, although removing and replacing only stretches the case further. Aside from the stretching issue, highly recommended, but it may have a short shelf life.",2
"Eh- more like a 2.5

Everybody knows the phone in the case will not fit in the holster; this was fine with me, the case made it bulky enough. It protects well from impact, but it collects dust. I used this case for a while but after a while i took it off and haven't put it back on. The Q is such a good looking phone it sucks to have to bulk it up so much to protect it.My advice: Get a clear skin and just don't drop it.",2
"Bulky, but functional...

Great product as far as protecting your phone is concerned. The downside is that it does add considerable bulk and the protective screen scratches and dulls down incredibly easily. Also, the holster is very close to not being functional at all. All of this being said, if you have a habit of dropping your phone you no longer have to worry about paying the price for your miscues. Speck could definitely improve the screen protector and the make the holster actually functional.",2
"Works Good

I have had this caddy for about a month now, however (and fortunately) I have not had to test its ability to absorb a shock from a fall. The rubber case is good and bad. You can set the phone on your car dashboard or similar slick surface and the case prevents the phone from sliding around, however, this same friction makes it hard getting in and out of your pocket (I can live with this). As with other reviewers that I read before purchasing, the belt clip does not work well... it is hard to remove the phone in time to answer calls (my 2 cents, just wear shirts with front pockets and trash the clip.)Overall... it is a good buy.",3
"fit very well

it fits very well,screen guard is great. It is a little bulky and wont fit in your pocket easily the rubber isnt slippery at all. Perfect if you are prone to dropping your phone or work outdoors and bounce your phone around a lot.",2
"Definitely tough, but the holster needs work

Good fit, and definitely protects the phone as advertised.The holster, however is extremely tight at the top, and will eventually rip the rubber. You almost have to use it, too, because the rubber makes the phone too 'sticky' to put into your pocket.That said, those moments of dread when I hear my kids drop the phone are over. It's not bulletproof, but it's close.",3
"Great case, fair clip.

I purchased this product for the case. I travel quite a bit and my Q gets bumped around in my pocket and in transisiton from my pack to whereever I'm going. The Q fits snugly in the protective case and protects all vital pieces while allowing access to the most important parts of the phone- namely the keyboard and charging port. I currently use the standard battery but I'm fairly confident that the extended battery will also fit in this case.This case even comes with a protective lens cover. Here's a tip- wipe down your screen before inserting the protectice cover or you'll have to view your messages through messy smudges.Lastly, the clip. Do not buy this set if you are buying it for the clip. It is a basic, inexpensive clip that does its job but is nothing special. The phone fits snugly in the clip and does not fall out. The challenge is getting it off the clip in time to answer incoming calls.",4
"great product

I've used the Tough Skin for a month now and love it. When I first started using it it seemed to pick up lots of lint and was concerned it would always look dirty. After a short while it stopped doing this, maybe due to body oil from my hands or something else. I don't know. Haven't had any problem with it ripping. It makes handling the Q much more secure.",4
"Buy Toughskin

Don't own a Motorola Q with out the toughskin.It is the cheapest insurance you can ever buy as it protects the Q.The product even makes the Q easier to handle and does not add nearly any bulk to the device.",4
"Does not fit the Moto Q9c from Sprint

**EDIT: I have the extended battery I guess its called. This does not fit the Q's with the extended battery backplate. It isn't the products fault, but I wish it mentioned that there's separate and physically different battery models, one of which does this item will not fit.**This product does not fit the MOTO Q9C from sprint. I dont know if all 9C versions have the larger battery, but it makes this 'tough skin' completely useless. It wont fit in the holster nor is the screen guard usable because the plastic rubber that is supposed to hold it in does not since its malformed to fit over the larger battery. I'm going to cut a hole in the back of the tough skin to accommodate the larger battery, but I doubt it will work even then.",0
"Missing parts

I have used this part before with excellent results, but the packaging on this shipment was bad. I have tried to contact Amazon about the problem, but still have not had any response from them.Belkin is quality equipment, but if you cannot get the full order I would suggest trying another vendor. Amazon is so big that two missing parts from my shippment has no impact on there business.Mike",1
"great rack :-)

Seriously, what can you say. This is a rack. It comes with all the parts you need. It has simple to follow installation instructions.We installed this rack three months ago and it is currently housing several switches and a patch panel for one of our offices.",4
"Nice idea; poor implementation

Nice idea but it blew out the fuses in my car. Avoid. Save money by paying more for a unit that doesn't cause problems and/or has better documentation.",0
"terrible - blows fuses in car

I purchased this unit off ebay for about $1.99. Even that is too much to pay for it. Stay away and purchase a unit with some internal circuitry to protect your car.",0
"No Complaints

Not much to say here. It does exactly what it's suppose to, no more, no less.",4
"Seems to work...

This is a no name product. It has a ""warranty"" but no address or real business name or other information on where you would send it for ""warranty"" coverage, other than somewhere in China. I've only used it once but it worked. Some of these devices have fuses - I can't tell if this one does. The package does indicate you should not exceed 10 amps so I don't know how long it would last if you were running a DVD player, laptop, etc. It's also awkward to have this gizmo plus two big adapter plugs sticking out of the car socket. The package also makes it clear that you cannot plug a cigarette lighter into this ""cigarette lighter adapter."" Go figure.",3
"Leather Phone case for 7100i

Said it would fit the BB 7100i, AND IT DOES NOT, Phone antenna hole dont line up, ear holes dont line up, mic hole dont line up..other than that phone fits after CUTTING A NEW HOLE FOR ANTENNA!SO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION ABOUT FITTING MY PHONE SUCKED............. I WILL NEVER USE AMAZON AGAIN......",0
"Nice Soft Case

This case won't offer full protection, but it is a good buffer and is soft to the touch with a softer rubber material.",3
"The worst phone I've ever owned

My experaience with this phone has been terrible!This phone is absolute garbage! Failed miserably within first 3 weeks.Purchased 2; 2nd phone is fine, but 1st is a lemon.I purchased 2 of these phones. 1 works fine (actually a decent phone) the second is crap. Does not hold a charge for more than 26hrs, car charger does not work on phone (but works on other i86's), speaker phone cuts in and out, and the phone drops voice tags (voice activated dialing) at random.Nextel's response: call Motorola and pay $55 to have phone covered under warranty. (Nextel only covers the phone for 15 days -- Day 17 is not covered)",0
"phone better than any I dreamed of (except it has no Bluetooth)

This is my 3rd cell phone in about 9 years. It compares very well with the ones I had before and exceeds anything I imagined I would have when I was a kid.It is so small you could palm it and hide it in your hand as you walk down the street. It is extremely light: about the same weight as one or two of those matchbox cars I had as a kid. It is about one and a half times as thick as a matchbox car, about the same width, and just slightly longer.If you're under 30 or female, just look at the dimensions of the phone to figure out the size. As far as weight goes, the thing is far, far lighter than a roll of quarters. It seems slightly heavier than an empty beer bottle. Seems about the same weight as my 30 GB color ""iPod Photo"".The size and weight make it easy to carry in your hip pocket. I wouldn't toss it in mine without a protective cover or skin though: would not want to get this thing scratched by keys and coins.The camera is easy to use. You can get at it through the Multimedia Center via the menu, if you happen to be in there. However, if the phone is not in the menu at the time, you can simply press the OK button in the center of the up/down/right/left keys - and then the left function key will take the photo.On feature that would have been nice is the ability to take self portraits while looking at the LCD display, so I could have a viewfinder while shooting my own photo. This doesn't seem possible though - the cam lens is on the back side of the phone. Two lenses would have been really neat but I guess would have complicated the design and use of the phone - not to mention added to size, weight, and cost.They way it is works great when taking pics of anything else. If you are the subject, you can always retake the shot if it doesn't turn out right. Usually takes me about 3 or 4 to get one I am happy with of me - but that is no problem.For taking pics of other things, I find it works great. We had a problem with an exposed pipe hole in the street the other day. I took a pic of it and it came out perfect on the first shot.The camera has a flash built into it as well - something I really would not have expeted in a phone but very much appreciate.The cam pics are suitable - at the ""wallpaper"" resolution setting - for background photos for the LCD. I took one of my cat that looks really cool that I usually use as my ""wallpaper"" shot. I took a portrait of myself that came out pretty decent to. Got a shot of a Coca-Cola can on a table top that looks pretty neat as well.You can also buy wallpaper for the phone through the Nextel online store, right from the phone. I have bought a few this way. They are pretty nice. Because the quality of the camera is so high and so suitable for use at creating backgrounds for it, you are by no means locked into buying them.Take a portrait of yourself. I think you can use it as an ""ID"" photo for your outgoing calls. Take portraits of your friends and spouse - you can associate them with their photo in the phone's built-in address book. The cam has plenty of uses!The cam even has the ability to shoot movies - MPEG or 3GPP ones, I think. I haven't tried that out yet but I hope to do so soon.The storage in the phone is really good, in my opinion. I think it is something like 24 MB. You can fit lots of wallpaper shots, polyphonic ring tones, address book contacts, etc., in there. You are probably not going to fit too many audio WAV files or full motion video files in there! As far as I know, the memory in the phone is not upgradable or expandable.Some people have complained about the GPS. Here is the deal with the GPS: you are not talking to a local cell tower to read your location, you are talking to a satellite orbiting high above the earth and outside its atmosphere! So, you have to follow the instructions that come with the phone and go outdoors, and far enough away from buildings that you are not, figuratively speaking, ""in their shadow"". Be grateful you can communiate with a satellite at all from this little palm-sized phone!I have been successful getting GPS readings outdoors like this, as well as checking my location in my car while travelling down the highway. To me, this is pretty darned amazing!You can get some pretty cool games on this. The ""Space Invaders"" game I loved as a teenager are available at the Nextel online store in this thing and wow, is it cool!The tiny buttons are much harder to use than the big ones on the original arcade game but as far as I can tell that is the only compromise as far as gaming goes. Maybe someone will come out with a joystick+buttons for playing games on this phone. I suppose it is possible - they make an external keyboard, after all.The extremely high resolution screen seems to nicely match the original Space Invader game machines' so the fact it is relatively small does not really bother me.Having the ability to display a quarter of a million different colors is probably as good or better than the capability of the original Space Invaders game hardware. I love having the game to carry around with me. It is fun and very cool.Including Java in this tiny phone was really smart. The capabilities it allows for and the problems that it precludes make it a perfect fit for cell phones you carry around with you and by stuff with ""over the air"". Performance, judging from the game play, is very good.Battery life is fantastic. I haven't used my phone in almost three days. I just checked and it indicates its battery still has a third of a charge left. I made a call just now - nobody was home, so it didn't last long. No noticeable impact on the battery charge. I seem to be able to talk for up to a couple hours on a full charge - well over an hour, I know.The hard plastic belt holster I got with the phone I did not much care for. I bought the third-party ""Body Glove"" protective leather-like skin for it and it included a nice swivel belt clip. I really like it a lot.The only problems I have with this is that the ""glove"" thing seems to get in the way of the phone closing all the way. Normally that poses no problem - when carrying the phone in my hand or wearing it in the holster.The last few times I have carried the phone in my hit pocket and it has rung, though - I manage to hang up the call while extricating the phone from my pocket. Apparently it manages to ""close"" intermittently with the glove on.This is a Body Glove problem, not the fault of the phone though. I just wanted to mention it. You should look at the reviews for the Body Glove and other cases/holders/clips to see what the full/latest status on these accessories is. My advise is to read the reviews for such accessories before you buy a belt-holder for the phone, since you will be using such an accessory all the time.The pull out antenna is kind of cheap. It almost seems like a prop it is so lightweight and is made out of such thin, bendable pastic.It sometimes drops right back in the phone if you don't pull it out all the way. You need to do that, though. You will feel it lock into place if you do it right. Do not pull it too hard though! I get the feeling you could wear it out if you yank it around a lot. That would be kind of bad. Because it is not ""just a prop"".While it doesn't seem to have a huge effect on signal strength, under week signal conditions, it often will bring it up a ""bar"". There are 4 bars, I believe - so that is significant.One odd thing I have noticed with this phone is that you can sometimes go from a really strong signal to one that is pretty weak by just turning your body 90 degrees. I am not sure if this is the phone's fault, due to the arrangement of the local cell towers, or the placement of metal beams and struts in the walls and ceiling of the building I happen to be in at the time.Probably it is the latter - because I don't believe I have ever had a signal strength change while in my car. Not that I look, though.I just mention it so that if you are at your office or in a store and you suddenly notice your signal strength has gone from 4 bars to 1 bar, right after you spin on the ball of your foot or twist in your chair, you might want to twist or spin back!This advice could apply to any cell phone and might not be relevant out-of-doors or whatever.The phone's mic can record stuff to an audio file. Kind of a cool capability. If you are going to make a recording, I recommend doing it outdoors or in a quiet room. Trying it in a fast food restaurant is not going to work well, due to the accoustics of the room, ambient noise from people, and the background music that might be playing.Note that you can email the photos, sounds, etc., that you create yourself on the phone to whomever you specify, including (most conveniently) people you have put into your address book and included an Internet email address for. Seems like it would be a decent device for moblogging.Note you _cannot_ email out wallpaper and sound files that you purchase from the Nextel store. They are copy-protected and that seems to mean you can't get it off the phone. I am not sure how you are supposed to back up these purchased items. I would not buy very many until you know what the backup strategy is or that there is one. If there is not one, then if you lose the phone or it breaks - or you buy a new one - your nice little virtual possessions are toast.I bought the optional keyboard for the phone from Nextel. I was disappointed to find out that the keyboard doesn't work with IM. At least I could not get it to work with instant messaging. Since that was one of the main reasons I bought the keyboard, needless to say, I found that more than a little disappointing. Also, very perplexing. I cannot imagine what engineering reason lays behind that limitation. I am sure it is not marketing/customer driven.Hands-free dialing works great and is easy to use. In the address book, you have a field where you can tell it to record the person's name [and optionally location] being said into the mic. Once you have done that and saved it, you can call the person by simply pushing the left button on the top of the phone, waiting for the beep, and then saying the person's name [and optional location]. Their number will be dialed automatically for you.The voice dialing code is per number to call, not just per person, so you can put your girlfriend's home phone, cell phone, work phone in - each with their own voice dialing code.The speaker on the phone seems very good. I think the mic must be pretty good too but of course you have to hold it close to your mouth: this is not your grandfather's Western Electric telephone.I use the hands free Jabra brand headset for it a lot. It works fine in the car, at home in front of the computer, or in a store. Though the earpiece seems to work great in all conditions - my headset's mic doesn't work so great out in a parking lots with the wind blowing, cars driving by, people yelling, etc. Imagine that, LOL.Coverage by Nextel in my area - the greater metropolitan D.C. area is very good. Seems like they are pretty much everywhere. I rarely lose a signal if I am in my car or a reasonably sane indoor location (right next to a high powered transformer - not a good location).The phone works great in the car. When I am outdoors talking to someone and I get in the car and close the door, I don't notice any problems with the signal strength or the quality of the sound. This applies when using the phone by itself or with the Jabra headset.Also, I have a ""hands free"" speaker/mic device that mounts on my sun visor that I bought at an ""fye"" store at the mall for a few bucks. Surprisingly, the audio from its speakers sounds very good and the people I have called with it cannot even tell I am using a ""hands free"" device or am in the car - sounds just like the regular phone, they said.I have one huge gripe with the phone. Wireless connectivity. Specifically, Bluetooth - it doesn't have it.Also, it doesn't let me sync addresses directly with my Macintosh using a cable or whatever. And, I cannot transfer files like my photos or audio files that I make from the phone to the Mac or vice versa - except by email. These are terrible incoveniences.The lack of Bluetooth also prevents the use of wireless headsets.If anyone from Motorola or Nextel reads this, take note. When I am up for my next cell phone in a few years I am NOT buying another cell phone that does not have Bluetooth, can't sync with my Mac's address book over Bluetooth, can't be dialed out through from my Mac's address book, doesn't announce calls through my Mac, and does not work with a wireless Bluetooth headset.Bluetooth is the one thing I compromised on to get this phone. Size, weight, camera, A/V capability, display resolution/colors, game-playing, Java compatibility, email - all these things are wonderful.The fact that the Mac I have is like the ultimately best-equipped computer for ""bonding"" seamlessly with Bluetooth phones (and even PCs can do some Bluetooth things now with phones) makes the i860 not quite perfectly suited for me as an ideal cell phone.For me, a truly great cell phone would let me use Bluetooth wireless headsets, exchange files with my Macintosh, dial/accept calls from my Mac, talk/listen through my Mac, use my Mac and/or other Bluetooth keyboards, and sync contacts/appointments/todos with my Mac's address book and calendar.Bluetooth capability and Mac interoperability are going to be more and more important for cell phones in the post-2005 world.Macs are selling like crazy now.The mini ones cost less than $500 and the ones priced around a thousand dollars have enough capabilities to replace just about every electronic device in your house (digital home entertainment theater/system, DVD player, CD player, alarm clock, video games, etc.). Nobody says they cannot afford an Apple Mac now.Macs and iPods are the best multimedia computers out there. Their support for MP3 audio, 3GPP and MPEG-4 video, and so forth is unrivaled.The Mac's address book and calendar work with the Internet standards for sharing/transferring contacts and events to other computers and the Bluetooth standards for sharing them with other devices - like cell phones. The Mac's operating system knows what cell phones are and it has worked great with them and Bluetooth for several years.Wireless headsets that connect via Bluetooth are all the rage now too.So it is high time that every cell phone manufacturer and carrier knows that the Mac has the capabilities and people who by cell phones want to use them. It is essential that cell phone makers support the new Bluetooth wireless headsets too.Ultimately, cell phones are not just a way to make phone calls. They are a way to share/use/access information and perform functions that are not limited to a single device.The phone, computer, files, calls - all must be able to meld themselves together and flow across the collection of your electronic assets. If it's all your property - then it should all work together to do what you want it to do.If you can limp along without that one capability, this is your phone. If you don't have a Bluetooth equipped computer in the first place, and you don't see yourself ever wanting to use a wireless headset, this phone is really great.If you really are into using your Mac to communicate with people and organize your personal information, or you like the idea of using a wireless headset - or even already have a Bluetooth wireless headset - you might want to keep shopping around.If these things are important to you - look for a phone and carrier that supports these Bluetooth capabilities.",4
"Atrocious

This phone and the Nextel service is atrocious. If you want a quality product with good customer service, DO NOT buy anything from Nextel. Constant static, loss of signal, dropped calls, the whole bit. Don't even try to talk to their customer support about your issues... it's like talking to someone on the other end of one of my dropped calls.",0
"WARNING AGAINST NEXTEL

My problems with nextel did not stop when I canceled my service. I will get to the problems with the service. When I went to get a new phone a day before my contract expired, I of course wanted to keep my number. So as I went to get my Cingular phone (highly recommended), I had the old number switched to my new number. Today, I get in the mail my nextel statement for the month with a $200 early termination even though I had not canceled my service, but had simply got a new phone and switched my number over. This was on icing on the cake after 2 years of absolutely amazingy bad service from nextel. In my town, not a small town by any means, there are very few places that have any service. In the largest subdivision, you cannot get service anywhere. I constantly get comments from people trying to reach me that get the classic nextel line...Please hold while the nextel subscriber you are trying to reach is located. Most of the time I would not even recieve incoming calls, calls would go straight to my voice mail. Not only would I not get the calls, but often I would not even get the voice mails until days or even weeks later. When I did actually take calls (and call out), I cannot count the number of times I've had my call dropped. I recieved so many different error messages sometimes I wonder if they just spend all their time at nextel thinking of different error messages to program into their phones. That brings me to the selling point of nextel, the famed and well-loved direct connect feature. This is an absolute joke. Direct connect only works MAYBE half the time I tried to use it. Even then, in the middle of the conversation I would be greeted by the loud beep of my phone telling me I wont be talking to that person anymore. Of course, I would expect nothing less from the nextel network. Text messaging with nextel is next to impossible. If it did not take hours to send or recieve a message, it took days, or maybe didn't even come at all. The internet access was fine, it the rare instance that it worked. Of course, when you don't have service, you don't get the internet access either. I was constantly getting the message ""network not available"". Calling and trying to complain to nextel is futile. Trying to get through to customer service takes forever and once you get through they do nothing. My experience with nextel has been nothing short of a disaster and I write this trying to warn anyone considering nextel. Stick with Verizon or Cingular and you will be much happier in the end. Don't make the same mistake I did.",0
"All i have to say is...

JACK BAUERthe man, the myth, the legend. In season 5 of the hit series 24 the main star, Jack Bauer, uses the i860 while he is revived from the dea, killing terrorists, and saving the world.if this phone is good enough to save the world with, then maybe you should use it too.",4
"this cell phone is the best

You have to get this cell is real hot!!!!!!",4
"heres another review

before i review this, i just want to say, i hate when people complain against nextel and sprint, first off, i just finished reading the most stupidest review ever, no caldender on a phone? like wow you don't have a calander in your house or something? jeez, and if you got 13 bux on you go buy the wire at this site, you can put a calander, and other apps, anyway the phones great every possible feature to a nextel phone that we always wanted is here, by far there is a lot of features mostly every one i know wanted, camera, not really a better speaker but eh..um theres a spot light..ya anyway, it has loads of space to put lots of stuff, more songs to download, oh and by the way the kid with the review with sprint and nextel and started the no calander nonsence, you know you can put outer wallpaper right? its called ""The wire"" ya..you can set it as 1 wallpaper once you download the app, or you can put it to other wallpapers and let it switch every 5 seconds, you can put flashing key pad, all that, but no everyone wants to compare nextel and sprint, drop it here ok? NEXTEL AND SPRINT WORSE IDEA EVER WHOEVER SAYS SPRINT IS GOOD, THEY DON'T HAVE NO CLUE WHAT IT IS TO OWN A CELL PHONE, SPRINT=0 SERVICE, my friend has sprint, he has more service then me, wanna know why? because he bought the most expensive phone for 400$ but he didn't want to pay that price, so he argued with customer service and threathend to leave sprint, WHO WOULDN'T GIVE GOOD SERVICE? the minute when sprint phones and nextel phones come out as 1 stupid phone, GOODBYE NEXTEL, sprint is going to make nextel just like one of those stupid other companies like t mobile or verizon, oh and one other thing, do we nextel people have delays on clicks? i don't think so, do verizon and sprint, oh you bet ya, 5-20 second delays.",4
"omg

i hate this phone so much, whatever can go wrong with a cell phone, it will go wrong with this phone!",0
"Picture me Talking... Can you see me now?!?

What can I say? I love this phone. If you're going to have the best service provider, you might as well have their best phone. A camera phone with Nextel has been long awaited-since 1999 with me. As always, I suggest speaking with the local phone techs before purchasing a phone. They always know, and will be upfront and honest, if the particular Motorola phone is of good quality or not. Although I didn't have the self-control to wait a month and adhere to my own advice, allow me to give you my 2 cents on the phone and Nextel as a carrier:1)I though I broke my flip the first time I opened it. It clicked and stuck... FYI: There is a button on the top right side of the flip to push for auto-open. I now feel like Neo off of the Matrix.2)I would rate this phone about 10x better than my i730. It's smaller, the LCD on the outside of the flip is huge, the LCD inside the flip is twice as big as that of the i730!!! Can you say a 640x480 camera w/ GPS, Picture caller ID, and MP3 Ring tones? I don't why as of yet, but I also seem to be getting better coverage with this phone than that of my i730-maybe about a bar in the plus.3)The 10 seconds of video w/ sound that I can record has been a blast.4)The data on this phone is superb. I have to say Telenav Track showing the map and talking to you on where to drive is great with the i860. The flip with double the viewing area is a godsend. There isn't a better phone to use it on. From all the Nextel users that I know, ""If you are a business owner and don't have a data solution to enable the tracking of workers, vehicles, assets, shipments/delivery-you're undermining the competition and not utilizing Nextel's biggest differentiator other than the 2way..."" A lot of my business contacts love a service called XORA that does this and there is a 15 minute presentation on their website.5)Picture quality is pretty good. I suggest using the max resolution, which boosts you to 640x480 if you're going to send it to someone. Choose the wallpaper resolution for the obvious. Don't forget a 4x zoom, self-timer, and a shutter sound that is linked to your phone volume. Don't let anyone fool you. The flash pretty much sucks-but the ability to keep the light turned on has been useful for finding things I drop in the dark. So what if I now have a $400 phone/camera/flash light...6)Want your name to show on the phone? Create a profile with what you want displayed. Want an alarm clock? Use the Datebook and create an event for the time you want to wake up. Want to find a hidden menu for Nextel Techs? Hit #, *, Menu, <right arrow> to trace the towers, find out how many mins the phone has used, the SIM/MSN #, and see options that you will probably never understand.7)The games are decent at best that come with the phone. I like the Space Invader Demo though. What's important is that you can buy or "obtain" hundreds of games because the phone is java enabled. A key thing to note is that Nextel's are business tools in nature. Hence, you can note the focus of business tools on the phone. If you're looking for some cheap play toy, you're looking at the wrong carrier. If you're looking for a status symbol, read on...8)The Sprint/Verizon Walkie Talkie's suck. If you don't believe me try them. Nextel uses 2 systems in their towers (a duplex and a simplex-one for voice one for 2way). On a user end, a person 2waying from Florida to Hawaii will note instant connection. Verizon/Sprint only have 1 system in their towers. The way they 2way is using 'packets' from the cellular. What is unavoidable is the packets having to go through the landline telephone network. Put it this way, make a call and see how long it connects. Umm, average 5.7 seconds (according to the studies I've read). Now picture hitting a walkie talkie button and waiting 5.7 seconds for each response.9)The battery life is typical that of the other Nextel phones. Not better and not worse. Charge it every night and you'll be fine (and I talk 4000 minutes a month). A Nextel phone uses more juice because the phones are setup to "actively seek out a signal." Other carrier's phones are programmed to sit in a dormant state until the signal "comes to them." I'm sure you can figure out these advantages on your own...10)An account setup fee is typical. A first month proration fee is also typical among cell companies. Also, taxes are taxes--you pay the same high percentage no matter whom you have.11)Coverage, it depends where you are located. I'm guessing in the deserts of Arizona you'd have bad coverage. However, of the 20 or so states I've visited, Nextel has had SUPER coverage. Last year I can vouch for about ever Vegas Casino. Oh, did I mention there is never roaming charges with any plan?12)Check out the News articles to see what worked for communication during all 4 (thus far) hurricanes in Florida. It wasn't the landlines, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T...; Only the Nextel walkie-talkie worked (and as you'll read saved lives)!!!I hope my technical background and insight from 5 years of having Nextel help. I can't see any angle where you could go wrong with getting this phone-it truly is the best.",4
"Good phone, but a few downsides...

I got this phone with Nextel service about a year ago. Since then, I have used it as my main phone.What's good about this phone?1) Huge screen: You can easily and clearly see what you're browsing, reading, typing, etc. It also alternates as a flashlight of sorts in dark theaters.2) Good sound quality/reception: What good is a phone if it has every gadget under the sun but horrible service and sound quality? Thankfully, this has a lot of both, especially when it comes to listening to the other party via the in-phone speaker or the external speaker.3) External display: Okay, so you can't do much with the external display, but it's handy for checking for calls, the time, battery life, etc., without having to open it up. Tried to change the ""Nextel"" in the external display, but to no avail.4) One-finger flipping mechanism: Press the button near the antenna and it opens up with a satisfying click and whoosh. My other phone requires two hands or tricky one-hand manipulation to open.5) Durable: I've dropped this phone a few times. The display is half cracked, the exterior dented and punctured, but it still works like it did in the very beginning!Now the negatives:1) Miserable battery life: No doubt, because of the huge display that it has to keep lit. A full day on standby with an hour or so or talking will drain it to the point that it may not receive or allow you to place calls.2) Huge size and weight: This phone is both large and heavy. It's thick enough that it does not comfortably fit in any pant pocket (unless you wear cargos all the time) and its weight nearly drags down your pants. I can't blame these factors on its age, because plenty of phones from two years ago were much lighter and thinner.3) GPS is useless: In the one year that I've had this, I've only been able to acquire a signal once! I've been in open areas that are ideal for a satellite signal, but to no avail.4) Camera is poor/lens gets dirty: The camera is pretty much useless. The quality is horrible, the resolution ultra-low, and the lens - since it's in a hole in the face of the camera - keeps getting dirty. You can only clean it with a Q tip, but it gets dirty quickly in a typical pocket.5) No way to share audio/video/images other than through Nextel ($$$!): I bought an official cable from a Nextel dealer to download pictures onto my computer via USB, but it was useless. I used all the right software from Motorola, configured everything, etc., but it didn't work. Thus, I had to fork over $0.50 for each bad-quality picture I wanted to send to myself. Ripoff, really.6) Functions are slow: When you make a change or take a picture or perform any other function, it takes a good few seconds to complete the task, thus becoming annoying. I have seen Sony phones do this much faster.Well, there you have it! Whether or not this is a phone for you is your call. You may be interested in the ""show off"" qualities than the actual qualities for a phone, or you may need a solid audio-communication device that you can count on day after day. Whichever it is, consider my review if you're thinking about getting one!",3
"Nextel wins with this baby

It's about time Nextel scores a 10. The i860 is one of the best phones on the market. The camera takes up to a 600x480 pic and once taken, you can send the pic to any phone or any e-mail address...presto! The best news is that you don't pay for sending or recieving pics. One of the best features of this phone is it's ability to use Mp3s as ringtones. Nothing like your favorite song playing to alert you. Plus, you assign a ringtone and a pic for each of your callers...very cool. The external display is nice also. It will display the pic of the person calling.The battery time is a bit less than other phones. I have noticed about 25% less overall time. Still, it's a small price to pay for such a feature rich phone. The external speaker is clear and loud. The phone has a very nice holder/clip that protects it better than previous models. Nextel has added a push button flip activation. Very cool. Just push the hidden button and it opens. The phone fits nicely in the hand and feels comfortable. The only con on this phone is the small buttons. I have big hands and sometimes press the wrong buttons. Overall, it's the sweetest phone I have owned. Nextel is also coming out with the i930 and the i960 in the near future. These phones will also have the camera feature but will incorporate the pocket windows system thus they will be called smart phones. They will be a little bigger than the i860 but will have a great new feature.....an SD card slot that can accept more memory.",4
"Best Nextel Phone By Far!!

First off, I've been a Nextel customer for over 2 years now and started with an i90 phone. I absolutely loved that phone for the entire time I had it and couldn't have been more satisfied. However as the times change so do features, looks, and functionality of a cellular phone. I figured it was time to upgrade and got my i860 at a relatively low rate of $300 on a 1 year contract(being that the phone had just come out) on my personal account. I had seen the phone online and pictures of it, and for some reason I wasn't too attracted to it, but I went out on a limb and got it anyway. Now I must say this is by FAR the best phone I've ever had. I work for Nextel so by default I should already know everything about the phone....WRONG. I seriously figure out something new or different that I can do to it every week, and to this day I haven't had a single problem with it.Pros:Great design, not too big not too small.Very large inner display...(Looks a lot better than any other company's phone that's not a Motorola.25Mb worth of memory...Most phones have 5 (V700, Razor, etc) I have video's, games, applications, tons of pictures..and Lord knows how many mp3's on here and it's only used 30% of the memory.Anyone who has a data cable and knows what programs to use knows you can make all kinds of changes to the phone, such as making your background show up on the outer display, change color palettes and schemes, and create your own ringtones and wallpapers to TOTALLY personalize the phone to however you want.Camera..Looks good if you get your resolution just right...no complaints on that except there's no flash.Coverage where I live is better than any other provider in town, and it picks up a lot better than my old phone.User friendly...Pretty easy to use..for the jacka$$ that said the phone doesn't have a calendar, yeah buddy it does, called a Datebook which you can switch to a calendar mode.And to be quite honest more than any other feature the phone offers, my favorite thing is the push to open flip activation button. Regular flip phones just plain suck when compared to that.Direct Send..Automatically sends someone's contact information to your phone whenever they Direct Connect you, or vise versa.Cons:I only have 3...I HATE the flap that goes over the charging port, if you had an older model phone before this you'll probably rip it off.The holster scratches the housing of the phone at the bottom.I wish they made a black OEM battery door instead of the blue, because it looks out of place with the color scheme.In conclusion, I couldn't be more happy with this phone.",4
"others are just phones

You talk to the FRONT of the phone; Not the back; the back simply has the speaker. Try it- it will work for you too !Nextel and Motorola have developed the ultimate ""ultra cool, super sleek, power attitude, I am the man / I am the woman, great phone w/the i860. Not only does it have consistent great sound quality on calls, but the ability to quickly contact other Nextel friends or relatives with a single push of the Direct Connect button makes other phones ""just another phone"".**By the way, the Direct Connect (2 way radio) is usable in FULLY PRIVATE mode by simply pressing 1 button. The speaker turns off, you hold the phone to your ear, you scroll to the name of the bud you wish to contact, you push the button to talk and release it to listen and NO ONE has to hear your fast Direct Connect conversation. All Nextel phones have the privacy button for Direct Connect. It makes voice mail such a waste of our time.That is how I use my Nextel all day at work in the office, I also keep mine on silent vibrate mode for totally discrete private use.Look at any volunteer fireman/firewoman, construction person, cop, or young Jr High/HS kid in the Westchester/Dutchess/Rockland/Putnam County, NY region: you'll see a Nextel on their belt or in their hand. It is THE PHONE where I live.Just try one. They have so many plans you will find one you like.",4
"I860

This phone is great. I must agree that it is the best thing Nextel has ever had. However, I must disagree with the previous review which compared Nextel to Sprint. Sprint may have the most technological phones but what good is a pretty phone that has horrible service? I had a Sprint for about 6 months and I was always in trouble with my mom b/c I never answered my phone which was b/c it never had service. I've never had this problem w/Nextel. Of course every phone loses service at some point but not every 10min. Everything about the i860 is hot and well worth buying it.",4
"Nextel i860

This particular phone is very sleek and very nice looking. I have had this phone for over a year now, and still have not had any problems with it. The speaker is really nice and loud, the click to 0pen button is a perfect touch... and over all I am Very pleased with this phone and would highly reccomend it to anyone!",3
"The Tightest Phone Out There

Man this phone gets all the stares why 1. the screen is real big internal and external 2. there is the quick flip the razor though very stylish doesnt even have that I've seen someone struggle to get the razor open to answer a call me huh push flip open done. I have had this phone since may of this year and never not once have i had a problem with it and like I read in a review earlier it looks a whole lot better then them silver LG, Samsung and ugly sanyos that all look the same with them little rinky dink screens. The i860 is a very powerful cell phone it holds alot of media and surfs the internet really fast. The only thing I suggest get to protect your investment is buy the Body Glove cover for it the reviews on here are bad on the body glove but thats because them idiots were clumsy and dumb I have had it for a while and it protects you i860 from scuffs and marks on the chrome",4
"Better Than Average

This is the first Nextel phone i've ever owned, and its only because they were running a special on service of 800 minutes for $33 a month...good for 2 years! Anyway, my previous phone was the SonyEricsson T610, which i was in love with except for the fact that the reception was poor. I had to actually stand right against my windows in my apartment in order to make calls. With this i860 Motorola, I can stay on a call even in the elevator. Thats pretty good.I don't have a use for the whole Direct Connect function or the video capture function, so I can't really comment on that.Here's my list of pro's and con's, but keep in mind that I am used to using an extremely useful phone, SE T610.Good things about the phone:- Camera resolution is really great.- Has a button to open the flip. That just makes it cooler.- This phone has A LOT of memory space.- Java is integrated very well into the phone.- With the use of the Data Cable accesory and a few programs on your PC, you can make any wallpaper or ring tone you want. Instead of having to buy the crappy ones from the various vendors.- The reception is outstanding.- Speaker phone function is really helpfull.Bad things about this phone:- Doesn't have Bluetooth in the phone. You have to buy a Bluetooth attatchment for the phone.- Doesn't have a normal alarm clock function. You need to go into the datebook and set up an event reminder to re-occur daily at a certain time with an alert and use this as your alarm clock.- The phone won't let you use emailed pictures as wall paper, ie: you email your phone a picture and it will save the picture file, but you can't set it as your wallpaper. The only way to use any image you want as a wallpaper is to buy the Data Cable and use some webjal software...blah blah blah....this is a little to technical for most casual users. Its just more convenient to email a pic and select it as wallpaper.- Size. I have had the credo that the smaller the cell phone, the cooler. But my wallet decided that $33/month for service is better than looking cool. The phone isn't that big, just big for my taste (compare to the SE T610).- Missed calls sometimes aren't reported for some reason. This is probably a network issue though.- The datebook function isn't very user-friendly.- The phone doesn't come with a hands-free ear-piece. Although I find the speakerphone to be an acceptable substitute, I was under the impression that cell phones had to come with an ear-piece for driving saftey.- If you do buy the data cable for the phone, it doesn't come with the necessary drivers! Is that supposed to be a cruel joke on us consumers????- No software package at all comes with the phone. This is just a nice gesture from other manufactures, but it should be industry-wide practice, especially in such a competative market and keeping mind that this phone is Nextel's attempt at gaining a larger market (not just construction workers, contractors, and trucking dispatchers).- How do I get better looking themes for the phone? I can't figure this out anywhere. Not on the net, not on usergroups, not even the guys at the Nextel store.- The spotlight on the phone doesn't seem to be very effective, at least for me, but this isn't really that important...after all, it is just a phone.I've listed more pro's than con's, but these con's are fairly important to me. I rely heavily on my cell phones as my organizer so the datebook/calendar needs to be fully functional and easy to use and read. Same goes for the alarm clock.....i can't believe they even bothered selling a phone without a normal alarm clock. This might be the first without an alarm clock for years. The fact that I can't use any picture i want as a wallpaper is just assinine. I presume this is because they want me to buy wallpapers, well F**K THAT. The requirement of the data cable and additional software to do some of the cooler things with the phone is an annoyance.All this in mind, I got a really great deal on service and the price of the phone from a local Nextel store. I was paying about $53 a month on TMobile and only got 600 anytime minutes, now i pay $33 a month for 800 anytime minutes. So considering the money i'm saving on service, i'd use the phone if it were made out of cardboard and bubblegum. Comparing this phone to my old Sony (which in all likelyhood was designed a by vastly advanced alien civilization which Sony has enslaved in order to control the market by releasing super-products) just isn't fair. The i860 is a fine phone if you need to use Nextel and have the extra money for the coolest phone they have.I recommend this phone to anybody that hasn't used Nextel before, under the condition that they are getting the same service deal I got. Otherwise, for the price I paid for this phone I would rather have another SonyEricsson if the price for service was the same.",3
"Please Believe Me That This Is Nextel's Best Phone!!!

I know it has been said about almost every single Nextel phone that has come out since the i730, but this phone is well worth the price, and its features our the best. In my opinion, this is Nextel's best phone since the i95. To me, the i730 and i830 were pure trash!!! I can actually get a signal on this phone. In addition, does not redial all crazy or drop calls. My two most favorite feature are the internal display and being able to send text messages and pictures without having to go through the whole routine on logging on to wireless web. Another thing I was happy about with this phone is the metal battery housing is scratch proof unlike the i730 and i830. In today's age, we all know cellphones are costly but I can honestly say just like the previous views that this phone is worth every single penny.",4
"i860 problems

I purchase a i860 ,i'm a very heavy user of radio and phone,it has some issues that just appear after lots of use,the flip cover,with the spring system and the lock ( close position) gets worn out and doesn't stay close,replace once under warranty and broken again after 2 months.The ring tone,for a expensive phone comes load with lousy ring old tones, and 2 midi ring tones that doesn't worth a penny,the games in it are only crap ""demo"" versions.You have to buy everthing else....The camera are ok compared with other brands.If you have a choice don't buy NEXTEL service (expensive for short features and benefits) ,purchase Motorola RAZOR it's better....",2
"Excellent phone

I wanted a Camera phone and the i860 is a great camera phone. The ringtones, everything is there.Also has the direct connect walkie-talkie service, which is awesome.Great phone, A++++",4
"The biggest piece of [...] EVER!

I can deal with the battery life being bad, but the problem I am having is bad. Seems that most of the time, if I answer a call, or open my phone to make a call, the phone powers down. Today for the first time, it actually did that in the middle of a call. I had called Motorola, and they said that this is a defect in many of the phones. I can get it fixed on my dime, and be without my phone for approx [...]I replaced my i760 which was also plagued by problems, but that is another story. I use many expensive pieces of equipment in my line of work, and have never had any problem (user error, misuse)What irks me the most is that Motorola knows about this and a 4 weeks turnaround time is unacceptable",0
"Great but

Overall this product has meger battery life and lacks Bluetooth. Phone does take a while to power on and off. Might be better off with the i870.",2
"My Motorola i860 phone for Sprint/Nextel

I have owned a i90c, i205, i1000 plus and i550 plus So far this i860 has what i wanted. It some times will freeze on me when I use nextel online servie. I love the camera and camcoder feature. also i can send song with E-mail. I own the i860 phone that works and a i860 that is a dummy display phone. Some people say the battery life sucks then they need a high capibillty battery. my i860 works fine over all this is a high end phone.Who says you have to choose between a picture and a thousand words? Why shouldn�t you have it all? Whether you�re up for fun with friends or ready to get down to business, all you need is one device to get the word out to people � and send them whatever they need to see, have or know right now.This multi-media powerhouse packs more than a dozen top-of-the-line features into a pocket-sized package. It has an integrated .3 megapixel camera with 4X zoom and pre-installed picture editing software**, 10 second video capture and playback, a large color display both inside and out, and even a picture Caller ID feature. Not to mention built-in two-way radio, speakerphone and Openwave 7.X** Internet microbrowser*. Send via PTT lets you exchange pictures**, My Info, and contact information when in a private call with other phones with Send via PTT capabilities.FeaturesDigital PhoneCamera, Video Capture, Video PlaybackSpeakerphoneColor DisplayExternal Color DisplayPhoto Caller IDVoice Activated DialingVoice RecordSIM Card OperationVibraCall(r) AlertIntegrated Assisted GPSAssigned Ring Tones for ContactsQuickstore Phone NumbersTurboDial(r) One-Touch DialingCustomizable Main Menu OrderCustomizable Profiles & Navigation KeysTime & Date DisplayMulti-Language SupportKeypad LockPhotoSensorAirplane ModeFlip Form Factor With Smart ButtonDigital Two-Way RadioOne-Touch Private & Group CallOne-Touch PTTQuickstore Private ID'sSoftware*Downloadable MIDI Ring TonesDownloadable WAV FilesDownloadable MP3 FilesDownloadable Java ApplicationsDownloadable WallpapersMobile OfficeBuilt-in Internet Microbrowser**Wireless ModemDate Book FunctionalityUSB CompatibleT9 for Fast Text EntryMessage CenterConsolidated Sent and Received Call LogMultimedia Messaging ServiceMO-SMS**Auto Answer3-Way Calling**, Call Waiting**, Call Forwarding**Consolidated 600 Entry Contact ListConsolidated Message StorageVoice, Net & Text Message AlertsTime & Date StampSpecifications***Phone Weight with Included Battery Phone Dimensions (h x w x d)4.48 oz. 3.45"" x 1.96"" x 0.93""Battery Talk Time Standbyw/ Slim Battery 120 min Up to 50 hrsw/ High Performance Battery 165 min Up to 65 hrs*Games, graphics, ringtones and applications are downloadable and may incur additional cost.**Network and subscription dependent feature. May not be available in all areas.***All talk and standby times are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other applications usage patterns. All phone specifications are approximate and dependent upon battery size. [...]",4
"Great Phone!

It amazes me that people complain about a phone because it doesn't have an alarm. Here's a thought, get an alarm clock. Some of these reviewers want a phone that does their homework, dishes, laundry, and a million other things. A cell phone isn't the cure for all your petty problems. We are so spoiled in this day and age that it is pathetic. This is a great phone- PERIOD!. I have no complaints. Most people that don't like the phone hate the service they get from Nextel. Look at the coverage map before you sign up for a provider. They don't make a cell phone that helps with common sense.",3
"it rocks it diserves FIVE STARS

I Love my new i860 camera phone. My next-door nabor gave me this phone, but it was all scrached and frooze when using NOL. So I brought it to the nextel service center and got some of its parts replaced. Below are the following I got done. THINGS I WANT DONE TO MY NEXTEL i860 camera phone1) New housing and displays, internal and external2) New speaker, ear and mouth peace3) New antenna4) New wireless card for NOL5) Stop it from freezing when doing certain things6) Back up sim card7) Sim replacement8) New key pad9) A leather case to protect my phoneand now it works fantasticI HIGHLY RECCOMEND THI CELL PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",4
"best nextel phone to date!

this is the best nextel phone to date...that's all i need to say, really...although the camera is only .3mp, it still takes pretty good photos...plus you can make your own .mp3 ringtones and .jpg wallpapers...if you're considering going to nextel, this is the phone to get...it beats out any phone out there...if you thought nextel was behind the times with their phones, they've caught up with the i860...",4
"Banned from store shelves

I had this phone for almost 2 weeks (just before my 14 trial period is up)and I have had nothing but extra poor service. During my 5 year marriage w/ Sprint, I had never had so many dropped calls as I had in that two week time frame. This phone should be banned from store shelves. It should be discontinued and never sold again. Everytime this phone is sold, alarms should sound and the Nextel rep should go to jail for false advetisement. Needless to say I was going to cancel my service and rejoin Sprint but a rep convinced me to try the i850 for another 14 day trial period. Well, the phone actually performs very well and so far I have been satisfied. We'll see how the next few days go.",0
"i860!

this may be the most advanced nextel phone to date, but it's still at least a year behind sprint technology (Except for PTT, which was a patent so it doesn't count!). I had this phone for a day before I didn't like it. Right now there's no downloads for it. You can't switch the camera to the flap for self-portraits like you can on a Sprint phone that's over a year old (and costs less). The outside screen is fairly pointless. When picture caller id comes up, it's so small it doesn't even make sense to use it out there. Your wallpaper doesn't show up on the outside either. It's a white-background big screen of nothingness.Features: They haven't changed on a nextel phone in years. The one thing that bothers me the most is no calander. Come on! that would be great! Sprint's done it forever!In the recent calls screen, the little picture next to the person's name is just as big as the name. If you have no picture assigned, you get this orange silouette of a person, how useful.The flip button is cool. I'm gonna miss that.Oh, this might be isolated to my phone, but the java system crashed right away. Now there's nothing on it, and nextel hasn't made the download page available yet for this phone, so I have nothing.To me they should have ironed out these tiny details before releasing the phone. It's aesthetics are sleek, but it doesn't hide the nextel-shawdiness of the inside for very long. I'd save my money. My contract is up after 5 years of Nextel (...), I'm switching to Sprint with their Toshiba 4050.But! You can't beat the service. It's nice.And the screen is big, but pointless really because of the layout of everything.",2
"Alternative for Alarm

Before buying this phone I did read the review that it does not have an Alarm. Bummer!!But there is a alternative way to set up reminders:From the main Menu go to Datebook and set up the events.You could use this as an alarm.Disadvantages:The battery life is too short. If I use my Camera the battery discharges very quickly.Overall I like this phone, the camera feature is really cool!",3
"Nextel is Stepping Up

I have to admit that I was just a little skeptical about upgrading to the i860 because Nextel is pretty high in terms of service and I am only 17. However, I figured what the heck and I upgraded from the i730 to the i860. What a big difference people!!!!Pros:- Large color display (great resolution)- Huge storage space for pics, videos, ringers- Still maintains a loud speaker- Large External display- MMS- Can forget about the cam and video cam. Even though they are not the greatest, they do get the job done.-Small Design and must say very sexy compared to the plain silver phones.- The same menu setup as other newer nextels which makes using your phone, easy.- You can buy a data cable where you can add ringtones, wallpapers, videos, etc. for free.Cons:- Short battery life, but all nextels have a short battery life compared to other providers because they always have their network available for walkie talkie service.- NO BluetoothTo conclude , if you know that Nextel is pretty good in your area, grab the i860. I live in Baltimore, MD and I have no problem with service. I luv this phone. Go grab one",4
"Don't use Nextel

After 10 phone calls, and speaking with 16 different people at Sprint/Nextel they were still not able to activate my phone. No one at the company took responsibility for the problem. Everyone pointed fingers at another department and 3 people simply hung up on me. And for all my troubles they offered me a $25 courtesy adjustment to my first bill. (BTW-that is less than what they charge for activation) If you're considering Nextel let me urge you to reconsider. If you do finally go with them, don't buy the wait 3 hours and phone will work line, they're just trying to get you off of the phone.",0
"for all the teens AND adults out there

i have had this phone for about 4 months and at first it was good quality now it is HORRIBLE!you at first see the nice beautiful screen and go YES its a camera phone too. thats what i thought and bought it. even though i have boost mobile (nextel prepaid) someone that i work with has the same problems with the same phone. first the phone is very easy to break mine has a HUGE crack. next its camera is very poor and does not work well at all. it also has the quick flip button whick can be useful at some points but you can not open the phone reguarly or else you will break the hinges. the screen likes to freeze up (both internal and external). all i have had is problems with this phone! Nextel is a great company but this is not one of their better phones. i would reccomend the i850, i830 or i836.",1
"you really wont find a bad phone these days

its the year 2005 and its pretty difficult to find a phone that wont fit your needs. a phone is used for phone calls. but the younger generation (including me) who just have to have a Nextel to look and sound cool should look towards this phone. and people please do not complain about poor service. you should realize yourself that if you live in the deserts of Nevada you will not have the greatest service. But, living in New York City or a very big and heavy populated environment i doubt you will ever frequently experience a dropped call. but the phone itself is the best Nextel there is. battery life lasts me about 3 days but you have a charger for a reason and you just leave it plugged to a outlet so that should not even be a concern. clipping this to your belt will deffinitely make you feel like 50 cent's up-and-coming.",4
"The Best Nextel Ever

I have owned many cellphones over 15 years. The i860 is the best cellphone, that I have ever purchased. Also, I currently own a V600, which is on the AT&T network. However, I have to rate this new i860, as 5 stars. I am telling all my friends, and family to get this great phone",4
"It's ok, but not all that . . .

Well, what can you do. You have to take what Nextel gives you if you want their service. They do not have much of a choice for their top phone, compared to others. Ok, you've heard the good things let me tell you the bad things. I just bought one.The first thing is, it could use a ""In-Service"" little light on it so you could tell if it is working, without taking it all out of its holster, etc. There is no little flashing indicator lights on the outside case this time.Next, it could use a ""message waiting"" light on the outside (like other brands). So every time you walk away from the phone, and come back, you don't have to pick it up and stare through the dim front window to see if someone has called, or go through the steps of lighting it up so you can see. It's a shame.I guess talking to the back of the phone is cool now, since it was on The Apprentice - oh well. Another thing is, the keypad lights are not that bright, and real tiny numbers, etc. I can deal with the tinyness, but you can hardly see them at night - just needs to have a little more light [evenly] shining through all the buttons. Fades out towards outer edges of keypad.My phone has an annoying rattle in the ear speaker when volume is loud - the speaker phone rattles a bit when loud too, or with a deep voice coming through. Hmmmmm My old i95cl didn't do that. It would blast perfectly. Might have to send it back.That last thing is, the standard ringtones are the same as the old i95. I thought I was going to get some fancy stuff, like which comes standard with other models (bell ringing sound, etc). Just the same old corny Nextel sounds.The good, or OK stuff now. It downloads ringtones pretty easily and cool. The push button flip open is cool. Of course, the two LCD's are cool (front one's color is not as good is inside one). The black color is a change, and coolish. And all the other standard Nextel stuff is there. The only reason I am keeping Nextel is because I know 2 people who DC me. I don't know if it is worth the coolness though . . . . The overall phone, minus items listed above is pretty cool though, stylish.Later: Big ""Mr Cool"" J",2
"What did you say?

The big reason I got this phone was because of the camera. Not that I use it much but I figured that it would be useful when I was out and about and saw a neat idea and could snap a picture.I've had no problems with the phone after 1.5 years of use but the speaker on it is lousy. I have a hard time hearing people compared to other cell phones.Nextel service rocks though, at least in my area. And I've never had a problem with customer service. Get Nextel and get this phone if you have superior hearing.Oh, I wish it also had a vibrate AND ring feature. You can only do one or the other. Unless newer code allows it. Not a major turn off though.",2
"I love mine

I've had this phone for seven months now and have only two (minor) complaints. The outer case scratches very easily (my old Sony Ericsson was tougher than nails) and the service. I live across the river from Canada and pick up their Telus signal a lot (is there a way to lock out roam?). Other than that...great phone, I'm on it constantly. I love that when using the DC, you can turn the speaker off so it's not so distracting to others. I love the ability to add more ringtones and set personalized ringtones for your contacts. I put everything going on in my life in the organizer, if I don't have my phone, I don't know where I'm supposed to be (and it reminds me of events). Definitely invest in a car charger, mine has been priceless. I can't wait to see what the merger with Sprint will bring to the table.",3
"This phone is pretty good

I liked this phone it seems to be tough. Takes pretty good pictures. But had ordered it off of Nextels site. They even gave me a code that saved me $50.00. Here it is for you all to share (CL897L) case sensitive. On the shopping cart page. It is like an invoice thing. But I think it is a very good choice. You will enjoy the phone.",3
"Motorola Nextel i860

This is a really cool phone. Improvements would include an actual flash instead of just the ""spot light"" and a camera that is more than almost a third of a mexapixel...maybe 1 at minimum. But all-in-all, this phone is great and something new for nextel.",4
"great phone

This is a great phone. I hated my cingular lg c1300 phone so when my contract was over I switched to nextel. I started out with the motorola I530 and I liked it. After a little while I was having problems with it so I upgraded to the motorola I860. The only problem I had with it was my first one fell into my toilet and it fried. Luckily I had insurance on the phone, so I sent it in ,and they sent me a new one. Now my phone does not go with me to the bathroom. This phone is recomended for people who need an upgrade from the I265 or I530. This is the best phone I have ever had, and as long as I am with nextel, I will always have this phone.",4
"This phone is not for amateurs

All these other retards dont know how to work the phone thats why they say it sucks. If you know what you are doing, you can get as many as up to 30 actual mp3 ring tones on to the phone for free, the same goes for games, apps, and wall papers. This is a better phone than some of the others on the market. As a nextel customer for years, this is one of the best phones they have ever produced.",4
"uhhhhh

First off for people that just want to know about the i860 its okay if u get a working model best feature is the games u can put on the phone i like the fact that the text messaging isnt on the net menu but it takes to long to send and recieve text messages but as far a picture phones are this isnt one of the best considering the price of the phone pic quality is bad u have to take multiple pictures if u want to get a decent looking picture if u take pictures of urself everyone will at least once u have to guess if u are in the cameras view there is no exterior camera monitor. at least 2 years to take a poll on what users want in a camera phone they should have did a poll. Im writting this to tell people what the average michigan(detroit biggest city in michigan) users goes thur with nextel and to warn people against joining nextel the dropped calls are real i was warned by former and current nextel users before i joined 2 years ago i thought the dropped calls cant be that bad i had never really experienced dropped calls so i didnt believe that could even happen and even if i did i would just call the person back no big deal i couldnt have been more wrong. what attracted me to nextel was the chirp(Direct Connect) with is completely useless while using this u cant receive phone calls and it isnt recommended for anything other than a quick conversation example im outside hurry up anything longer than 30 secs is choppey and u might as well call the person(even though at times DC is useful). i have no idea about other states but michigan has horrible coverage I wrote a review on this phone before i just decided to write another one I have replaced this phone 5 times same problem with phone cutting off the 5th phone worked fine(for nextel i guess). But now since the sprint/nextel merger(aka nextel buy out why wont the nextel sales reps be honest) they changed there messaging plans again the worst messaging plans on the market now $10 for pre loaded web sites but pay as u go messaging/pic and audio?? $20 preloaded sites 40 audio/pic texts but pay as u go text messaging there is no text messaging plan on nextels website(or at least since i check on 9/4/05 i could be wrong though but i dont think i am) now thats what made me say i need to switch not to mention not a day goes by that i dont get a dropped call, have to what till i go back in service to make a call, or system busy message pops up. nextel(sprint) is going to lose alot of business if they do not do something about the amount of dropped calls the nextel networks gets. i complained to service reps put in trouble shotting tickets nothing helps they will just say do a master reset or # * menu right key and check the transmission rate and recieving rate and of course its always fine. im just sick of nextel the one thing that i did like about them is that i could be 3 months late on a bill and still have service but with sprint taking over that maybe a thing of the past with sprints $120 spending limits. its a shame it took me this long to see that i was basically throwing money away with nextel my bills where no less than $70 i todays market thats not that bad $70 with text messaging and net service but for the amount of dropped calls, missed calls because i had no service, missed/days late text messages its not worth the price. Im going to sell my phone on ebay and switch to verizon my contract has been up for some time now nextel tried to get me to renew my contract i would get a month free. THATS NOT A DEAL that 30%-50% off for a year and i would have thought about it. DONT BUY NEXTEL!!!!p.s. im not a mad employee im a current about to be former customer of nextel if u r thinking about joining nextel and people that u know r telling u dont join listen to them or at least if u arent happy with the service during the 14 day trail call nextel and complain they will give u something to try to keep ur business.",2
"Just hope your phone never quits working

I had been very happy with my Motorola phone until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"One of the Best phone for Nextel

I have no problem with it at all, used for a year plus. Best good looking phone for nextel. Check out I930, that phone going to be nice with microsoft..",4
"A Complete Disaster

This phone is the epitomy of a bad phone. I have had so many problems with it since I got it in 2004. First of all, the front display is always freezing and turning different colors! Then, even though its a camera phone, its not worth it, the camera has horrible colors and very bad graphic quality. Also, even if you have full connection, the speaker still sounds bad! The phone is also terribly sensitive and cracks easily, I know that very well because I had to change the phone about 6 months ago because it had a huge crack and the volume buttons would not work in any way. I hope this helps and just to those who are thinking of buying it, save yourself the trouble.",1
"DO NOT BUY!!!

I've had this phone for under a year and it's alreay dead. It was an excellent phone while it lasted. I never had any problems with it, however last week it just died on me. I thought it was the battery so I went to a Sprint/Nextel repair shop and it wasn't the battery. I guess this phone has been discontinued for a year now. If you go to the Nextel website it's not there for purchase. Mine is not the only phone to just die for absolutely no reason. Apparently there's a glitch in it, which is probably the reason they're not making it anymore. So now I have to go spend $300 - 400 on a new Nextel internet capable phone because Amazon alreay suckered me into buy this piece of junk with a new service plan. Take my advice: DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!",0
"Compact with crystal clear sound.

The i860 is a refreshing upgrade from my last phone which was Nokia's 8260. The old phone still works and provided great service but alas, technology marches on. I was originally considering the i830 but after seeing the larger screen on the i860, I thought it much better suited to its GPS capabilities. The icon driven menus are simple to use and the phone works much like the computer that it is. The version I received allows you to use the photos taken as wallpaper which is a nice feature. The camera is not the best but I didn't buy the phone for the camera, that's what actual cameras are for. The camera feature makes it simple to take instant notes in lieu of a pen by simply snapping a photo of whatever it is you need to remember at a later date and for this, it works well. I am impressed with the clarity of the reception and a lack of any buzzing or other annoying noise to otherwise distract my conversation. I especially like the multiple volume controls which allow you to separately adjust the phones many sounds to acceptable levels rather than a one volume control fits all approach. The web browser is quite fast with e-mail and photos and if you happen to e-mail your phone from your computer, you will receive it on the phone almost instantaneously. To this end, the phone works well as a phone (which it should) and just so happens to have features that make it useful for other purposes. The phone gets an A! The plan is another story... (hint:read my plan review)",4
"A Bit Expensive, But Thus Far, Worth It

I recently made the upgrade from the i730 to this phone. I got tired of the i730 because almost every Nextel customer has this phone and it was hurting my eyes looking at it. For me, the i860 was not hard to get used to because it has almost every single freature as the i730, with the exception of the camera. I like the new feature where you no longer have to go on the internet to send and receive text messages. What I like most about the phone is its internal screen. The internal screen is the only reason why I did not return the device. I am was not that intrigued with the open flip button, because I get the feeling it is going to wear out with age of the phone. The battery life is about the same as any other Nextel phone (It all depends on your cellphone usage). Unless you do not mind paying the phone current expensive price, wait until it goes on sale.",4
"Time to buy some tweezers

Ah, this case looks good.Unfortunately, the locking mechanism on the swivel belt hook repeatedly misaligns. This means that you either have to jam open the belt hook jaws locking mechanism spring to re-align the mechanism, an operation best done with tweezers, or you have to just deal with your phone/PDA falling to the ground whenever you make the slightest movement (e.g., walking).In addition, the automatic-off closure feature isn't working for me. So, whenever I close the case I have to be extra careful lest I inadvertently hit one of my speed-dials.Like I said, this case looks good. But it's utility leaves a lot to be desired.",0
"Great Battery

New life for my Verizon phone! It now holds a charge for up to 3 days!Fast shipping and a great price!",4
"battery won't hold charge

The battery didn't hold a charge more than an hour or two - in standby mode.",0
"Unit slips down and then out of ear.

Was there a ear-clip which came with this unit?My unit seems to just have a rubber ball-type seal which slides into my ear. Problem is, about a minute after putting the unit in my ear snugly, it start creeping down, the slips out of my ear. I believe this is due to the weight of the mic arm which wants to fall down due to gravity.I looked in the box for a wrap-around ear holder but could not find this. Seems like this is missing part to this unit.The sound quality is OK, but can sound garbled at any volume. So far the mic seems to work fine, haven't had any complaint from callers on that. Not sure this unit worth the price IMHO.",1
"Very Noisy Headset

At first this headset seemed fine.. I would say for the first 5 calls. Then after that everyone I called complained that they couldn't hear me and there was a lot of noise on the call. This was a total waste of my money. I was using this headset with a Blackberry Curve and a headset adapter was needed with the headset. I don't think it was the adapter because another headset worked fine. As far as the fit of the ear piece, that was okay, it was hard to hold it in my ear at times. The little wire that comes down to your mouth is very flimsy also. The bottom line is, I definitely wouldn't waste your time or money on this headset.",0
"Excellent lightweight headset

Distinctly superior to other lightweight headsets by Jabra and the like. I have purchased these for both family and friends, and all enjoy their clarity and ease of use",4
"BUMPERS

The bumpers look great, I would def. reccomend them too anyone... Im about too buy some more from my friends, the best color is the black one. This is absolutely a way of showing off your phone, makes it look way better than any other sidekick.",4
"To this day they are still on my Sidekick 2

3 short years after buying these, the red bumpers are STILL on my Sidekick II (although my contract ended last year).",4
"Swivel Belt Clip Holster for Motorola V710

The top clip does not fasten as well as the original from Motorola. The phone has a tendency to fall off easily.Price is cheap enough to try it.",2
"Great to deal with

The product was received in a timely manner and was just as described in the listing. Thanks so much and would definitely purchase from you again.",4
"My review of the Nokia 8801

I don't like the phone and havent from the beginning. I have owned it for 6 months and still don't like it. The battery life is terrible, the keys are so small that it makes text messaging very difficult. The speaker is of low quality so as making the ring tones sound very cheap. The seal around the glass covering the screen began leaking 3 months ago and recently cracked. I would not reccomend this phone to anyone. And the reception is poor even in metro Atlanta.",1
"Nokia 8800

this is the Luxury phone... the best Nokia models ever! still popular, Legend. battarey works bed but. works fine. design - Luxury phone",4
"Dissapointed

I was so excited to skin my new T Mobile Sidekick 3. The skin came with very poor, non specific directions. I followed the directions exactly, but the product would not peel, as one piece, off of the backing, like it stated it would. Some of the design actually transferred to the sticky paper and left white sratch marks on my Sidekick skin! I was dissapointed already. The coloring of the skin, which appears to be wood grain from far away, but up close is appears to have a greenish tint, and look more like flames. The adhesive properties of the skin were very good, hovever, a few corners did peel up and ruin. The skin design rubbed away from using my trackball, the design is not very durable. I would not reccoment this product.",1
"Krusell's custom phone cases are awesome

When Krusell makes a custom phone case it's really great. I've had experience with three different cases, two of which were custom fit, and they're really great. It truly is designed for that particular phone, and the system it has that lets these cases swap out with other mounts is really great as well (I forget their term for the system). You won't go wrong getting this or another Krusell case.",4
"Excellent Products

I will only use Krusell products as they are better than Best. Customer Service is as good as the product. There is no finer quality and the selection of products is well above the rest. Krusell products cost a little more but quality and durability far surpass the price. The rating should be a 10.",4
"Dont even think about it.....

I had been using philips adapter that i got from Walmart and was quite satisfied with it until the wire broke when it got entangled. I bought this one just because it was MAXELL and i had to make 25$ in order to qualify for free shipping. But the moment i inserted it in my stereo i realized my mistake. It sounded terrible. The very same day i went to walmart and picked up philips adapter once again. You can try others as well but dont even think about this one....",0
"Good quality, great price! Buy it and search no more.

It's cheaper on Amazon vs. in stores, but even at the higher price it was worth it to me. Sounds good, rarely hear any ""fuzz"" like other cheap tapes or most FM transmitters, never lost quality over time like I read in other reviews. Buy this, you won't have to buy another one--at least not for a long time because so far I've no issues and I've had mine a pretty long time. <3",4
"Worked only for 2-3 weeks then ......

Okay,i got this a while back and forgot to write a review.I still am looking for a Cassette adapter that isn't half the price of a used ipod that actually works..i bought this one hoping that because of the brand name i would get quality...The tape played great the first week. Flawlessly good.Then the second week. It did the whole ""auto reverseing"" problem that you may have heard about. This is where the car tape deck thinks it's a regular tape and decide it need to flip to the ""other side"" and then will start rewinding and playing then only to randomly stop and flip-rewind-play for a few seconds- the flip rewind ...etc.. you get the point...so i was pretty mad and gave up on it.I took it out and i don't know why but i stuck my finger in the cassette teeth and ""manually rewind it"" (why i have no idea there's no tape in there after all ... well i put it back in and it worked fine.... for a weekThe problem then returned exactly a week later (like it was a freaking timer or something) and this time it came back with and annoyingly LOUD clicking in the tape deck when it actually did play for more that a minute. and unless you BLAST your stereo it will be heard and will drive you insane.It was returned to amazon.I've read reviews for other cassette adapters from different brands and this seems to be happening on the ""cheaper ones"" however i'm reluctant to spend $20-30 for a tape adapter to work right....i'm still on the look of for a sale but from my experience sadly this one did not work. Hopefully you might get one that does, but i'd caution you against spending your money expecting the best in this item.",1
"loses quality over time

This product was great at first, the sound was perfect. A few months later I noticed the quality was slowly getting worse. A year later and I'm on amazon searching for a new one. The sound is so muffled that I can't hear the lyrics from many songs, esp. songs with any synthesizers. I would not recommend this particular adapter to anyone who wants to use it for more than a few months.",1
"Works for me

The product worked fine in the factory tape deck of my 2004 VW Jetta when hooked into the headphone jack of my Creative Zen Touch .mp3 player.If I had a complaint, I guess it would be that there is a soft hissing sound in the background that isn't too bad unless you're listening to music that's a little more subtle like classical or spoken word. I don't anticipate it'll be a problem for me because most of my music has a lot of bass in it -- which, by the way, comes through sounding great with this adapter.I didn't expect crystal-clear sound from this device because I used one just like it about 6 years ago only with a CD player instead of an .mp3. But it lets me listen to my player in the car without having to use headphones -- which never really feels safe to do while driving if you ask me.",3
"It works great

I used this for almost one year now. The input of this device is from a little MP 3 player. Great sound comes out from speakers.",4
"Perfect.

The cassette works better than most transmitters. I have an Acura TL with a cassette and cd player and I plug my iPod into the cassette all the time. They usually last a long time but the cord has gotten stuck in my hardware on the bottom of my seats a couple of times, that's why I personally have had to replace.GREAT PRODUCT!!!",4
"good buy

easy to use works perfect and sounds good. good deal for us with older cars and cant afford a full mp3 hook up",4
"Definitely gets the job done, and not in a terrible way.

The older Maxell cassette adapters didn't have the audio filter that these new ones do. The old ones would generate an insane amount of bass, and couldn't deal with the extra fuzz from your mp3 players pre-amp. This new P-10 cassette adapter has a filter on it which results in lower bass, but you can crank your mp3 player up and not get all the static and fuzz that you would normally get. From what I've exerpienced, I can play music louder without it getting all scratchy. This, of course, only applies if you aren't using low quality mp3's.",3
"surprising from Maxell

sound quality is poor with the cassette adapter and i would not recomend them to anyone unfortunately.",1
"Works for My Dodge Intrepid

My original Maxell P-10 Cassette Adapter broke and I went to multiple stores to find a replacement. All the tapes i bought made the music sound scratchy. I realize this tape won't work well for everyone but it works great for my car.",4
"Not for a stock 97 F150

I tried multiple times to get this thing going, but it was no use. It plays for about two seconds, switches ""sides,"" and plays for about two more seconds, and then gets spit out of the radio. Honestly, though, I have no idea whether it is just the radio, or the adapter, as I have not tried to get it to work in anything else. But, like the title says, it is NOT for a '97 F150.",1
"Works fine

I had one of these that lasted 3 years before the cord connection frayed off. I tried the Sony CPA-9C, but my '99 Corolla cassette deck's auto reverse feature was too finicky. Bought this and everything works fine. If you're using an iPod, I suggest adding a PocketDock SoundStation to eliminate any volume problems.PocketDock Line Out USB",3
"Works great for me--about a year

I said this in a comment but I felt compelled to make sure everyone saw it:""Weird, mine's been fine for a year and I'm fairly picky. Maybe its the electronic you're using that has poor quality or you got a bad egg? I use a Sansa Fuze with it in my car, it works really great.""As soon as I turn my music up a little the ""fuzz"" sound is gone and hear pretty decent quality and I can play it very loudly with little distortion. For example, my ipod does not sound as good with it. Take that into consideration.For speech it might be annoying but I don't really care about that, but if you do you may want to see if anyone gave good reviews for speech elsewhere.",4
"Tape deck adapter

This product was a poor one. While my music device was playing in made a very loud noise inside the tape deck of my used car. I wouldn't buy this product at any cost ever again.",0
"It works, but not perfectly

First of all, something like this should cost less than $7, $10 at the most.Initially, the spindles makes squeaky noises, so I open the unit up to see how I can stop the squeaking. I soon found out that the spindle served no purpose at all for the particular head unit in my car (some tape decks require certain amount of tension in the spindle or it will stop). So I took out the spindle and the thing is as quiet as it could be. I also experimented with the flipping the adapter and switching the side A/B button on the head unit, and found that a certain combination works better than others.The cable is long, much longer than what was needed, so I stuffed most of it inside the case to minimize clutter (this is a DIY modification which you have to open up the case).",1
"Throw a wet blanket over your speakers...

and this will give you an idea of the sound quality you will get from this particular product. While it delivers as far as getting your MP3 player to play through you cassette system, the very poor and muffled sound quality offsets this benefit. As far as cassette adapters go, I've gone through a few and the Sony brand has delivered far superior sound quality at the same price. While Maxell does make fine quality cassette tapes, I would avoid their cassette adapter.",1
"Good

I thought this product worked really great. The sound quality was really good.",3
"Works as Advertised

This product simply worked as advertized. The quality of music from my mp3 player through my car's premium sound system does not appear to be degraded in any way. If you have a cassette player on your car's sound system and you enjoy listening to your mp3 player then this product is a must.",3
"Better than the Sony cassette adapter, but not great.

Well, this is the third cassette adapter I've used so far since buying my Creative Zen Nomad about 4 months back and while I will say I had more success using the Maxell adapter than I had with Sony's product, I will say that success was marginal and came at a price.The most noticable difference between the Sony and the Maxell cassette adapters was the fact that Maxell's actually worked! However, the audio was incredibly bass-filled and muddy sounding. So much so, in fact, that it sounded full of bass even when I adjusted the stereo's bass down into the NEGATIVES.Once I decided that I wasn't really happy with the sound quality from the Maxell adapter, I went back to using the clickity-clackity generic adapter I've used between the purchase of the Sony and the arrival of the Maxell. Regrettably, I noticed that in the short amount of time that I used the Maxell cassette, the woofers in two of my front speakers (out of a 6 speaker factory installed system, in a 2002 Toyota) had blown.Now, while I listen to my music on the loud side, I don't listen to a lot of thumping bass and it's not loud enough for my neighbors to hear it when I pull in the driveway, so I wasn't really expecting to ruin my speakers by using this cassette adapter. So like the Sony adapter, the Maxell is going to find it's way into the trash can at the car wash. Or perhaps I'll just HAPPEN to ACCIDENTLY throw it out the window and run over it in the parking lot of the Toyota dealership when I take the car in to get my two speakers replaced.",2
"Awful quality of sound!!!

When I first saw all the reviews, i though this was the right cassete adapter for me... I ordered one to use on my car with my Ipod.. I received yesterday and when I tested on my car..... GEEEEEZEEE, the quality of sound is HORRIBLE!! songs sounded like my grandmother singing in the shower!I went to walmart and got the ""black panasonic cassete adapter"" for 10 bucks... I works just fine!!",0
"DON""T BUY. Or You WIll Regret.

I do not leave feedback of any kind on amazon.com, but this time as I was listening to my car audio today, I was compelled to leave one for others. This product is probably the worst of any electrical equipments I bought for mp3 player/audio system. Its sound reproducing/transmission from mp3 player to car audio is of inferior quality. It does not balance well the low/high frequency sounds, resulting in dampened sound with absolutely no clarity. Mine worked ok for the first several hours I assume. I think it damaged the speaker, and it now sounds like it's going to rip apart. Someone else left review explaing this trouble, which I ignored, which was a mistake. Again, don't buy.",0
"Get 2 or 3 of them

If you've ever used any sort of cassette tape system, it's likely you've seen the MAXELL name. This device is pretty much a must-have for connecting any audio signal into your tape player.The concept is very simple. You stick the tape cassette into your tape deck, whether it's in your car, your RV, your house, your boat. The other end of the cable is a simple, normal headphone plug. This means you can use it in your iPod or any other MP3 player. You can use it for CD players, radios, and other devices too.There are really no moving parts, no batteries to wear down, nothing else. This makes it super easy to use, and great for playing your MP3 music out of any car you hop into. You don't have to wire things up, fiddle with radio stations, or worry about static. The sound goes directly out of your machine and into the stereo's tape deck. Voila!I have 2 or 3 of these around the house, and the Maxell one works wonderfully. Highly recommended - keep one in the car, one in the house, and one with you when you travel. You never know when they'll come in handy!",4
"Get the tape before you choose a more expensive option:

Seriously,A Tape adapter is CHEAP, its easy, and no one wants to steal it. Sure you loose alittle audio quality, but WHO CARES!I love my IPOD, but I don't need a fancy radio transmitter that will loose its signal.I'm using the tape until I see the best option for me to spend money on.I don't have this particular tape, but they are all the same if you ask me.",4
"Never got it...

1 month and 2 days later i still havent recieved this product. Ill find it elsewhere.",0
"Replacement cord that I thought I would never find.

I searched for months to find a replacement charging cord for my Handspring Treo. Palm has stopped supporting the handspring and when I lost my original cord I thought I would not be able to use it again. This has been a life saver for me. The cord works as promised and the advertisement was very helpful in matching what I was looking for.",4
"Great charging cable

Bought this for my Palm Treo 600. Since it is a combination data/power usb cable, I no longer carry the TX power adapter. Just plug into my laptop to transfer data and charge My Palm in one step. Sweet.",4
"Katana - Slim, but Cheap

I bought the Katana because I wanted a slim phone that slid into my uniform pocket easily, it accomplished this. But after a few months the hinge was loose and I noticed it lacked the features that some of the cheaper phones offered. I can do without features, but a flip phone that doesn't stay shut after a few months of normal use is not worth the money in my opinion.",0
"bad battery

Just wanted to enter this quick review incase it will help anyone else with the same problem. About 3 months after purchase the unit wouldn't power up unless I popped the battery out and then put it back in. Once powered up the battery appeared to be fully charged and it worked just fine so I didn't suspect the battery as the problem but it was. I replace the battery with one bought from an Amazon retailer. Now the phone works fine.As far as the other features; reception is good, camera is what you would expect. I am happy with it. If you want a lot of ringtones you might want to consider something else because I believe the only way to get new ones is buy them from Sprint.",3
"Awful Phone

I got this phone in August, and a week later I had to take it back and have it replaced because of problems with the outside display. Now less then 2 mos later I am trying to replace it all together. It shuts itself off in the middle of phone calls and text messages about 3 times a day. I also have a problem with the screen just going blank for no reason. I have been on the phone with Sprint countless hours going through getting it fixed and refixed. On my previous Sanyo phone I had several applications that when I switched over to the Katana were no longer applicable. This most defintly is not an upgrade even though Sprint says it's the top of the line.I have written a letter to Sprint and they have offered to replace it and have me upgrade to a different phone, which I am doing. As far as Sprint service I can't complain, they have been very helpful when they could and kind. All the people I have spoken with have been genuinly sorry for my issues the phone. So I give the phone 1 star but the Sprint Service and assistance 5 starts",0
"If you're looking for an ultra-slim phone, consider the Katana.

It's my intention to gear this review for those of you who are shopping around for a flip phone.This is my first flip phone (previously, I had a Nokia 6010 for 2 years) and I was with a different carrier. Needless to say, I was due for an upgrade. This is my first time with Sprint. So far, I have not had any trouble with the phone or with the Sprint service. Honestly, I wanted a thin, flip phone but was hesistant to go with the Motorola RAZR because a few of my friends who have invested in the RAZR are unhappy with it (for various reasons). Then, I looked into the Samsung A900 (a.k.a. the Samsung Blade), but its short battery life and rumors of software bugs helped me decide against getting it.Now, I've only had my blue Katana for a few days but it's lived up to my expectations. The inner screen is large and is very clear, making it easy on the eyes. The same thing can be said for the smaller outer screen. The smaller outer screen displays signal strength, battery life, and acts like a mini caller-id, telling you who's calling, who called, and if you have voicemail. This is pretty convenient as you won't have to flipped the phone open every time to check the basics. All you have to do is look at the outer screen.The number buttons are individualized. This is a clear advantage to those of you who've seen the RAZR's keypad or have the RAZR (because when you press a particular button on a RAZR's keypad, sometimes you don't get the number you pressed. No...I don't have fat fingers, but take a look at the RAZR's keypad and you'll understand why).In my opinion, the Katana's menu is user-friendly and quite easy to figure out. If you can't, then you always have the user's guide to fall back on.Battery life is great, but I am only a moderate cell phone user. I've made a lot of calls of moderate length (10 to 30 mins) since I fully charged it and the battery indicator has yet to lose a bar.I've used the speakerphone and I have not had any problems with it. It also helps to have one button dedicated to activating the speakerphone, instead of having to select the speakerphone option from the menu.However, there are a few drawbacks, especially with the cases available. First, if you want to get a Sprint hard-case to protect the phone, the bottom portion of the hard case prevents you from swiveling the rubber cover over the charge port when you want to charge the phone (the way it was designed to be open). You have to either take off the outer shell or bend the rubber cover at an akward angle.If you want to get a soft leather case, make sure that the upper sleeve protecting the portion of the phone that gets flipped up allows the phone to close all the way. I had that problem with the soft, leather case and that's why I went and got the hard plastic case.Finally, please keep in mind that this product is a cell phone. It's sad to see people's rating of a phone be affected by the fact that it doesn't take clear digital pictures or that it doesn't play MP3s. When you buy a phone, you're primarily using it for communicating. The added bonus of a camera or MP3 playing capabilities is just that, a bonus.",4
"Sprint Katana

The sprint katana is a great phone, my only complaint is that the phone has a horrible selection of preset ringers, games, screen savers, and ringtones. Also the camera is not the best i've ever seen, but not bad.O and by the way the charger does get in the way when plugged in and talking.P.S. The phone CAN be set to level 8 AND vibrate at the same time!",3
"Loud earpiece but great phone

The only gripe I have with this phone is that even when the earpiece volume is adjusted down all the way it is still loud in the ear. Great phone otherwise. The features are top notch. Highly recommended.",4
"FInally a decent Sprint phone

In my opinion, Sprint has not been keeping up with the trends in cell phone popularity. I think every single sprint phone is a ""flip"" phone. Every other carrier has come up with new ultraslim, slider/single phones. At least, the Katana is keeping up with the motorola ""Razor"" by offering a similar product. The features and functions are all pretty standard stuff. Worth noting is that this phone is ""blue tooth"" enabled. But shouldn't they all be?Overall, good phone.",3
"Katana Blue

I've been a sprint customer for over three years and have owned three sanyo phones; Sanyo 8100, Sanyo 8300, and the Kantana. If you're coming from a mulitimedia phone like the Sanyo 8300, the SCP-6600 Katana may be a bit of a disappointment to you. The Katana just doesn't have all of the bells and whistles as a multimedia phone. The Katana has no built in flash which is needed for taking half decent pictures with a camera phone. It also has no camcorder or media player. But then again its not suppose to. It's basically an attempt by sprint and Sanyo to satisfy the consumer cravings for the popular RAZR phones that are available through wireless carriers like Cingular, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Cricket and a few others. It's obvious by looking at the Katana that it was inspire by the Razr, which does not have MM functions either. On a feature note I would have to give the Katana a one besides doing the simple things like making phone calls and downloading ringers and screen savers there's just not much more you can do on it. Aesthetically the Katana is not that much of a beaut. However, it is for the time being a bit different looking so for (except when compared to the RAZR) that I'd give it a four. For the lack of a decent camera and camcorder I have to deduct two more points which brings rating down to three stars. Oh for those of you who are interested in bluetooth the phone is bluetooth capable. After looking at the Black, Pink and Blue Kantana phone I decided to get the pink. I like the way the blue looked over the internet but in person it was just too ""loud"" for my taste.",2
"Poor instructions

Just got my Katana today, and am unhappy at the moment. The instruction manual is poor. I am trying to download ringtones, but the manual only gives instructions for Sprint's rip-off ringtones that only last 90 days. I can't figure out how to get it to work with other sites and the instruction manual doesn't give a hint. The preloaded rings are awful.As others have reported, there's no vibration + ringtone at most volume levels and the power cord is not convenient. Nor is the head set which requires a separate connector in addition to the head set wire (the blue tooth headset was out of my price range).",2
"Not very good

I bought this phone with a new sprint plan and had it for about a week. I never had any major problems with the phone, I just didnt like it, and neither did my friends.Things I didnt like:-The blue doesnt look right-The phone, in general, looks unatractive. Like its trying too hard to be a razr-It is uncomfortable on the ear, the phone edges seem sharp-Like the razor, the antenna is on the bottom where your hand can easily decrease signal strength-Charging the phone is annoying because you have to take the rubber cap off and insert the bulky chargy where your hand is when your talking-Comes with very limited ringers, wallpaper, ect...-Phone is thin, but is also pretty wide and longThings I liked:-Large, high resolution screen-Sound qualityThe phone that I did end up with is the Fusic by LG which I am extremely happy with. Even if you are not looking for a phone with mp3 capabilities the Fusic would still be better than the Katana. I also looked at the Samsung A900 but it has no removable memory. Just consider all of your options before picking the Katana just because its ""slim"".",1
"Great phone for the casual user

I bought this phone to replace my 2 1/2-year old Samsung Vi660. I've been a big fan of the Samsung line, and thought about buying their comparable version to the Katana (the A900) but the reviews of the Katana's superior battery life won me over. I am not much for the fancy features of cell phones - I just wanted a slimmer phone that had a lower radiation emissions level than the Vi660, a built-in speakerphone, and bluetooth connectivity. After using the phone for a few weeks, here are my impressions so far:The good:* Excellent sound quality (in each direction) and none of that ""echo"" effect I used to get with the Samsung* Long battery life with many powersaving features* Beautiful screen, and with web access, is capable of diplaying Google satellite/map info that is just as clear as it is on a PC* Menu design is very functional, with Favorites and Contacts being directly accessable through the touch of a button* The ""Favorites"" button brings up a customizable list of 12 shortcuts, which can be either web addresses or any tool/function/menu item within the phone's own menus (it's like having a programmed navigation button with 12 different options)* This phone emits the least radiation of any phone in the Sanyo line, and is in the bottom half of the list when compared to other manufacturers (the top being the highest emitters).* Did you lose your Katana? Send it a specific text message and upon receiving it, the phone will lock itself up, erase its contents, and display a ""lost phone"" message on the outside screen with the sprint customer service phone number* The center navigation button links directly to the ""Missed Alerts"" feature, which keeps a running list of missed voicemails and text messages* Bluetooth functionality is wonderful. It is easy to make and receive calls from the bluetooth headset, and the sound quality is almost better than that from the in-phone microphone* The phone has four different types of vibration patterns that you can assign to different types of calls/text messages, and an easily accessable ""silence all"" feature (no rings, no button beeps, etc) that is ideal for business meetings* There is a feature on the Katana that allows you to screen calls as the callers are leaving a message* Menus and Contact information are arranged for easy text-messaging access and message draftingThe bad:* The VGA camera is not the greatest, and pictures are usually come out with a blueish or orangish cast unless the color balance is adjusted manually beforehand (settings to do this are on the phone)* Sound quality from the speakerphone is great but the microphone isn't sensitive enough, and my callers frequently complain that I sound too far away* The only feature I sorely miss from the Samsung phones is their far-superior voice dialing capability, which is second-to-none. The Katana relies on user-recorded tags for its voice recognition capabilities, whereas the Samsung phones just recognized my voice without any prior setup. That functionality also let me dial any phone number by saying the digits; a feature lacking in the Katana. Voice recognition does work, however sometimes you must repeat the name a few times to get it to work. If good voice dialing capabilites are a dealbreaker for you, I'd stick with the Samsung line.* the charging port on the Katana is on the side of the phone, covered by a rotating rubber insert that is a bit flimsy. This makes it awkward to talk on the phone while it is connected to a charger.* The volume controls on the side of the phone are on the upper portion of the handset and they are *very* slim, making them a bit hard to use.The Katana seems to be marketed towards a slightly less business-oriented demographic (it's available in cherry-blossom pink, that should be your first clue), and its features reflect this. This is more of a phone for the casual user who is interested in a stylish phone with good basic functionality, and doesn't need many of the fancier functions of its competitors.6 MONTH UPDATE: Would I buy it all over again? Maybe, maybe not.It's been almost 6 months since I bought my Katana, and I have to say, I'm on the fence about it. It isn't a bad phone, it gets STELLAR reception compared to the old Samsung, texting is a snap, and its got a great screen for web browsing. But I've given up a lot of great features on my old Samsung and I don't seem to have gained a whole lot of new ones. I don't ever use the speakerphone because everyone asks if I'm having problems with my connection. I am really missing the ability to digit dial by voice. Talking on the phone with the charger sticking out of the side (especially in the car) is pretty awkward, as is trying to connect the charger when you don't exactly have your hands free. Sprint gives you 2 weeks to make up your mind on the phone, I'd take a look at these issues during that time and try to decide how much of an issue these things really are.",3
"Awesome phone

I had Cingular wireless for over a year and after problems with my family line I was forced to switch plans to Sprint. The Katana had a cool design and I wanted bluetooth, camera, and flip phone. I was told and researched that Katana was one of the best.I love the new phone--I have yet to have ANY dropped calls, with Cingular I had dropped calls all the time (even though Cingular claims publically that they have the fewest dropped calls). The battery life on this phone is amazing. It lasts about 2 and half days with me texting regularly and receiving/making about 3-4 calls (10 minutes max apiece).One bone I do have to pick is the fact that it only vibrate+rings at Volume 1 and Volume 8. On all my previous phones (Motorola and LG) I am use to having vibrate+ring on any volume. But at the same time, when uploading ringtones the quality isn't the greatest (only accepts QCP), so having the volume at 8 works as far as hearing the ringtone.On Sprint network, the phone isn't unlocked for Bluetooth to upload ringtones, however, Bluetooth for the handsfree set is unlocked. I am one for ringtones, so I had to upload ringtones online to download them.All in all I'm a happy customer of the Sprint Katana. I do not hav eany other Sprint phone to honestly compare it to though, so I can't tell you that it is the best on the Sprint network at this time. However, if you're looking for a neat design similar to the Razr without actually getting the Razr, the Katana seems to do a nice job.",3
"Good Quality, But Needs Improvement

Purchased the phone wanting a thin flip. The 2 positives of the phone from my use is its screen quality/clarity and the hinge sturdiness. I find the earpiece is lacking. I have trouble hearing unless the phone is positioned perfectly on my ear. Also, the volume control doesn't seem to work too well. If I cannot hear a caller clearly, I up the volume one increment, and now the person on the other end sounds like they are screaming into my ear. The camera is not the best. May take a couple of tries to get the picture presentable. Blurry/red pictures is my main problem. The volume button is not in the best place in my opinion. It is placed on the upper flip. Its placement and size sometimes makes it difficult to accurately change the volume. The internal antenna works pretty well. I have not dropped any calls or had any connectivity issues due to the antenna placement. But it is humerous to see the antenna signal strength fluctuate if I place my hand around the bottom portion of the phone.Overall, the phone is good quality, basically what I would expect from a Sanyo. Being a Sprint customer for 8 years, I usually look to Sanyo for a phone.",3
"Despite some flaws, I'm still satisified

I read the reviews online before I purchased this phone and now that I own it, I do agree with the other reviewers about some of the phones ""issues"". Here are some notes (pros and cons)1.If you're a casual user, like myself you will love the phone.2.The camera does give your pictures an orange tint, BUT I have found that goes away if you tilt the camera down, a bit when taking the picture. Fool around with the angle and you will notice that orange hue lessens quite a bit.3.The speaker phone, not the best. The other person doesn't hear me that well.4.If you're on the phone while it is being charged, know that the rubber piece that covers the adapter outlet can be turned around, out of the way.5. The earpiece volume on level 1 is loud, but I am usually in very loud enviorments and can't always hear the person with other phones, so score for me :)That's all. I still love the phone. Nice battery life, different vibrating patterns and the ringer voice feature is great. Very satisfied",4
"nearly a 5 star

i just switched to sprint from verizon (verizon didn't get reception in my area). This phone is good. It's slim and unlike many reviews for sprint phones, it gets good battery life.I was told about the a900, whatever the sprint version of the razr is. I was told it had really bad battery life. the sprint worker said to skip the a900 as they had a lot of returns and that the katana was a good phone.my girlfriend has sprint and gets decent reception at my place. she has an older phone from sprint and I generally get about one bar better recpetion than her at anytime with the Katana.The only bad thing so far is that if I have it set as ring and vibrate (in a bar/loud place) you can only set the ring on level 1 (low) with vibrate. I like having the vibrate ringer on at all times, but with this phone it appears that the only way to have both the audible ring and the vibrate ring is to have the audible ring on the lowest volume. I've called Sprint and that was the best that they could do.Pros:Smallbattery is goodnice camera (for a phone)Con:only one; can't have regular volume ring at the same time as vibrate.",3
"Great phone!

I just got this phone and I love everything about it!! It's the closest Razr ""mimic"" that Sprint offers. It's really great.To correct the other reviewer who said that you can't have it on the loudest ring + vibrate...yes you can. As you turn up the volume with the button on the side, it's one up from level 8 (which is the loudest). It's level 8+vibrate. That's what I keep mine on.",4
"Bad battery

My biggest complaint with this phone is the battery. We have owned two of these phones for about 8 months and neither phone can hold it's charge for even 48 hours...never had this problem with any other phone before. The battery was even replaced once and after about a month it no longer held it's charge.This phone is uncomfortable to hold and does not flip open easily. There is a several second delay once the phone does open, so 'hello' is always cut off. It also picks up breathing sounds you don't even know you're making and drives the listener on the other end crazy.",1
"This phone is Invinsible!!!!!

I lost this phone in a snowbank. 5 months later, when the snow melts, someone finds it. It fires right up.I don't know how much I like this phone.... but you have to admit that's pretty amazing.",3
"great device

This is a very good phone, not only is it loud, but it has dropped many times and nothing is wrong with it!!",4
"inadequate for basic use AND bells & whistles

Oh, it's cool blue and all, and it has a nice display inside. But I found it could not keep a steady signal, and I live in LA where we have more cell towers than BMWs. From the very first call it was dropping calls, and setting it for Home - to keep it on Sprint towers instead of jumping to other carriers' - did no good. Sprint told me they don't guarantee the signal, but they market the phone as maintaining a strong signal. They told me my house could interfere with the signal and maybe I should get near a window or go outside. That's ridiculous - I usually phone near a window, and having to go outside to use it is just dumb. I've used Nokia and Motorola phones and never had such a problem with dropped calls. I could sit on the bed and watch the signal go from 6 bars to none, then back up to 3, then 2, then 4, and so on. Meanwhile, my wife is sitting next to me with her LG 125 - no bells, no whistles - and she's saying, ""Oh look honey! I've got 6 bars! Is that good?"" and I'm like ""grrrr....""I got the phone for the promised signal strength, the Bluetooth, the voice dial, and the camera.Well, signal strength? Strike 1.Bluetooth? It paired instantly with my computer and the Plantronics headset, but Sanyo doesn't let you import ringtones, either from your computer or online, and the instability of the signal makes using the headset an exercise in frustration. Plus using the voice dial with the headset is maddening - worked maybe 10% of the time. Strike 2.Voice dial? Worked very well most of the time using just the phone, not the headset - just one time when it called my mother instead of my wife (very different voice tags) when the last thing I wanted to do was talk to my mom. But overall I'll give it a passing grade.Camera? Sprint forces you to go through their website photo manager to upload the photos so you can download them to your computer. It costs $15.99 or something like that! The photos are not of the quality you'd want to pay that kind of money and hassle to get. Strike 3.Another problem having to do with basic utility: I found the phone almost impossible to open with one hand - there's nothing to grip with your thumb or finger to flip the cover back, and even if you're lucky enough to get it started opening the spring is so strong that it just snaps shut on you again. Maybe someone with smaller hands could manage it - I couldn't, and I had no problems with my Motorola. This is REALLY stupid design - it's form over function, a hallmark of bad design; Sanyo chose looks over utility. This simple function is one of the most basic a flip phone should have.And ringtones: Like I said, Sanyo doesn't let you download them (at least not on a Mac; don't know about PCs), and the ringtones that come with the phone are the sorriest excuse for ringtones I've ever heard in a phone. My Nokia from 5 years ago did much better. There are like 16 tones and tunes, and that's it, and all but one or two are junk that you really don't want to listen to - embarrassingly bad, like Celine Dion singing Smells Like Teen Spirit. Kill me now.OK - signal instability causing dropped calls; can't download ringtones; Bluetooth operates at a fraction of its potential because of the signal, ringtones and camera limitations; the camera is useless unless you pay even more to Sprint to get your own photos onto your own computer.Thankfully, I can turn the phone in - I'm trying an LG150, comes with Bluetooth (so I can use the Plantronics, I hope) and voice dial. It can't be worse, and it doesn't have a camera frustrating me with its unusable presence.(grumble-grumble!)",0
"Waste of money

Parrot EASY-DRIVE auto Bluetooth adapter. Although not mentioned in the web site that I purchased it from, the product is no longer in production, and for a very good reason......it's junk. Paired up with cell phone OK, but the echoing and fade are so bad that it's next to impossible to communicate using it.",0
"No tickets when on the phone

It works great, people hear you and you hear them just like talking on a handset.",3
"Good but not great

This is a good idea. I had a CCM unit for a previous phone. It gives hands free driving better than an ear piece and will work w/ 6 phone pairs. The cable is too long and the control takes some time to learn ( not ""intutitive"" )",3
"Finicky

Device works well when its paired with the 'right' device. This paired easy with Sony Ericsson Z525a, but would disconnect and reconnect intermitently, that said, it was unusable.I am using it with my Cingular 8525 and so far it works flawlessly with that.Also, you should try to buy from alternate vendor other than Amazon. I had shipping issues with this (won't get into the details), and Amazon really didn't step up to rectify the issues with the shipper. There was a lot of wasted time on my behalf.....",2
"good phone, could be better.

The phone is a good phone. Great size, it easily fit in your pocket. More durable than the razr. Has a slightly better camera than razr. Stores and plays Itunes music. Biggest problem is that unless you hold the phone right to your mouth they can't hear you on the other end of the phone. That gets frustrating. Has bluetooth so you can aviod that issue in car or with ear piece.",3
"Neat looking, tiny, light, but not intuitive

The phone looks spectacular, and fits in a pocket without a problem... but the controls for its more complicated features are far from intuitive. I still really like it. You can also ""make your own"" ring tones by creating an mp3, hosting it on a web server, and pointing the phones browser there. Pretty neat. Overall, I like it a lot, but have so far had problems with understanding the appropriate T-Mobile service plans. Still generally satisfied, wouldn't do anything differently, just wish everything was a little smoother.",3
"Better deal cash back upto $100 available on net

Better deal available on this phone online on other sites. Cash back upto $100",3
"Limited bells/whistles but excellent Bluetooth capabilities

I agree with many of the other reviewers, that the volume is set too low, and that the phone does not come with tons of features as a Nokia or Sony phone. But as a user familiar with other Motorola phones, the interface is very easy to master. What I most use this phone for is to be able to access the internet with my pda. Of course you need to suscribe to T-mobile unlimited data service first, but the cabability of my pda to connect to the phone via Bluetooth is great. Now check coverage map first before you decide that T-mobile is for you, but as for me with the cheapest voice plan + $20 unlimited data plan, it rocks.",2
"Fantastic!

PRO'sPhone is very easy to useSmall, with good size screenExcellent sound qualityJavaBluetoothAIMCON'sMotorola style phonebook- with multiple entries for the same person",4
"Worst phone I had so far

it's the worst cell phone I had to date.1 this phone has 1 to 2 second delay when buttons are pressed.2 because of slow button key I kept doing and unding key lock/unlock several times to actually call anyone.3. battery life is only about 48hrs (standby) and defintly not 200 some minutes as what this phone's spec says.4. phonebook is pretty messedup. phone book name displys only first half of first line, although it allows you to enter two lines.5. on/off button some times takes second try.6. it's not straight forward to save work/home/mobile... under one name.7. phone charger connection is so flimsy that in certain position it won't charge. design is pretty messed up.8. 1/8"" of color lcd screen is already dying only after 5 month of useage.9. signal is very poor. I'm sure this lot more to do with Tmobile.Basically slow and unintuitive phone.Bright side of all this is that Tmobile contact is only for one year.",0
"I can't wait to get rid of this phone

A little background info: I'm a late adopter to the cell phone world, having only been connected for 2 years. My first phone was a Samsung, which I loved. But I got a new service place and decided to get a new phone. I did A LOT of research to see what phone I'd get, and often people talked about brands as if they knew how all of them were. Being a somewhat-newbie, I just didn't understand. More on that later.While it looks nifty and strangers will ask you about it when you're texting others, I've learned that it's not a very good phone. After 3 months, I asked for a new one, but I have the same problems. To wit:- I have trouble hearing others. I'm getting old, but not that old.- The ringer is not loud enough. (Again, I'm getting old, but . . . )- Call-waiting is not intuitive.- Often shows missed calls that were missed a long time ago and just hasn't disappeared yet.- Text message function gets in the way of operation when you're on the phone.- Phone won't unlock (the button lock for pockets) for text message but will unlock for a phone call.- Charger sucks, and I often wake up with it drained instead.The good? It's great for texting and AIMing, if you're into that. I wasn't before, but I now know it's a good way to communicate. I also know two people who love their phones.So, I said above ""more on that later."" I guess I understand what some were talking about when it came to brands. I would be suspicious of buying anothe Motorola product. It's just so clunky to operate compared with my old Samsung. I can't wait for my service to end so I can get a new phone. Hopefully by then, there'll be a phone that works well as a phone but I can have the convenience of the min keyboard.",1
"WORLDS WORST PHONE BUYER BEWARE!!!!!

If it was possible to rate this cell phone a 0 then I would...I have had many cell phones over the last 10 years, and this by FAR was the WORST cell phone I have ever owned...TMobile also BROKE A NEGOTIATED CONTRACT with me without any recognition or attempt to reconcile the contract(since I wanted to stay with them I told them that I would set up a 1 year contract and pay TOP dollar for this phone, because I wanted it so badly at the time it came out, they said after managment approval that they would give me one month of free service)... too bad you cant charge a cell phone company money if THEY break the contract... due to this now that my contract is up I am in the proccess porting my number, horrible horrible business practices they should be ashamed...now onto the phone...worked great for about a month until the jack on the bottom for power stopped working, then I tried replacing the charger and wound up having to buy an external charger... more money just to have a decent looking phone... dropped it once and got a crack on the outside display, the motorola interface is so incredibly counter intuitive who ever designed the OS should be shot... the blue tooth works great, however I get horrible reception EVERYWHERE while other phones(still tmobile) get regular reception, this phone drops calls like its going out of style... Most Java apps will crash the OS as well as AIM will crash the OS as well as occasionally writting Text messages will crash the OS... just about everything you do will crash the OS, Oh and after having it for just over a year it is starting to crash when the signal gets low...I learned a 300$ lesson in buying this phone, and a much much larger lesson(in dollar amount) was learned from TMobile, just how exactly NOT to run a business...This from a 3 year Family plan customer paying over 100$ a month for included services, one would think that 3,600$ would purchase you some kind of consideration and decency...",0
"Good Phone But Watch Rebate Window!

The phone's good, real good. But, I eneded up missing the rebate window, which is a pain because I ended up paying $149 for the phone when it should have been free.",3
"THE BEST INVENTION

I love this phone i recently just purchased it from Amazon, i was kinda scared at first because I really don't trust online orders, but everything went well i recieved my phone in 2 days. It's so awesome, something I must point out is that a lot of people were saying that the screen inside is too small?! well no it isn't its actually a nice wide screen, very easy to read, and very bright, another review that I read stated that the fully integrated camera is useless, that the pics come out blurry, and/or crappy, NOT TRUE, I really wanna say its not a SONY CAM either, don't expect crystal clear pics FROM A CAMERA phone because it's not gonna happen, the pictures in FACT come out fair, like a camera phone pic would come out. The web browser is great, I can see my e-mail at work, shows the news, the showtimes, the movies, and even reviews from the movies, like any other phone with browser would, some people said that the phone book was such a hassle, and the menu was sooo weird, and it was so hard to get, well....it's not that hard it's pretty much self-explainatory. I LOVE THIS PHONE! ! ! U WILL DEFINITELY GET A COMPLIMENT EVERYWHERE U GO! Oh yeah the BATTERY LIFE ISS SOOO GOOD ! I LOVE IT SOOO MUCH LOL,, 5 STARS BABY!!!",4
"Fragile - Handle with care

Worked fine for one month and hence am giving 1 star to it. Dropped it once on floor. Since then the microphone stopped working intermittently. Contacted tmobile, they told that they sent another piece, and never got one.And tmobile: I moved from Texas to Boston. Most of the times its out of coverage. Even in busiest business areas, it hardly shows one line.So my suggestion: If you don't maintain a belt pouch for this phone, donot buy, coz once you drop it, you might end up 'NOT BEING HEARD', and if you are in Boston area, don't think about tmobile.",0
"great little phone - plenty of features

Let me write about the feautures I use the most:1. Calling - Voice clarity and signal strength is very good in the mini wonder called A630. I carefully analyzed the various t-mobile phones in the market and finally decided to take my chance with the A630. It is highly rated and rightly so. The blue backlight and exterior buttons make it appear like any normal phone and I like that bcos, if u want your phone to be inconspicuous then this is the one. Also battery is saved. Once u flip open, the display is landscape color and vivid. The navigation buttons are easy and you can quickly learn.2. Bluetooth - The feature I like the most and use the most - combined with a bluetoth headset (HS810), I use my handset sparingly and have never dropped calls. The voice dialling enables me to store all my contacts names as voice names and I dont have to even go to my handset to dial.3. Email - The t-zones is pretty decent for email access and the qwerty keyboard though small in appearance is actually the best I have used til date. I have never mistyped and the spacing between keys is decent.All in all a highly recommended phone.",4
"Ok Phone with lots of problems

I bought this phone 2 months ago. It is really cute and beautiful phone...but I have been noticing some problems in the phone down the time...I would like to share them with everyone...Pros:1) The phone looks pretty good. Everyone gets attracted by the phone.2) The cute little keyboard is great for SMS (but big hand fellows see the Cons section)3) Battery life is fine for me. I am not a frequent call maker so it's ok to me4) Easy Volume control (over the side of the phone)5) Blue tooth technology is great. I transferred some ringtones from another Motorola phone easily.6) Voice clarity is good (not the speaker, see the Cons section)7) The screen shows many little icons explaining several things (the phone ring style, battery life, signal, Bluetooth etc). Those icons are really cool and self explanatory...Cons:1) The biggest problem is the phone calls get disconnected automatically every 10 or 11 minutes. I called the customer service and found out that it's the bug in the phone. We need to switch it off and switch it on everyday to get rid of that problem. I am doing that. Now I don't have the problem. But this is really weird and funny that we need to do something to keep the phone good...ridiculous. My laughs for the Motorola's software team of this product.2) The keyboard is good but not that good. It is not suitable for big hands. You will feel uncomfortable typing some keys especially the ones in the top row. The menu navigation is also not that easy.3) The speaker phone is really cool feature but the volume really sucks.4) One big hassle I am facing is ""Call Waiting"", ""Conference"". It is a nightmare to attend a call which is waiting or setup a conference. Several times, I have ended up linking the 2 incoming calls without my knowledge. When you are in a call and if you get a new incoming call, you won't be able to put all the calls on conference. You can only do switching between calls or linking those 2 other calls (not you). For example, if you are on a call say CALL1 and you are receiving CALL2. Now there is no way you can disconnect CALL1. During call waiting, the disconnect button will be used as the Link between CALL1 and CALL2. So if you try to disconnect CALL1, you will end up linking CALL1 and CALL2. Hassle, Hassle, Hassle and it is more complicated in conference calls...you cannot make conference call without opening the flipflop....ok enough....too many issues here....5) As usual with other phones, the screen display is not properly visible during day time.6) Ok, one more big problem. You can't get a carry case for this model very easily. It's very hard to get the one which fits perfectly. I got Krussel carrying case which is ok. But even I am finding difficulties connecting my charger to the phone when it is in the case. The Case cost itself will be more than 20 dollars...it is so delicate that you definitely need a case.7) I could find several small software bugs all over the phone whenever I start exploring it.8) Searching the phonebook is limited to only first character of the entryUnknown:1) I used camera but I have not transferred the photos to computer so no comments2) I did not use Bluetooth technology that extensively3) I never used the phone for chat or emails I use it only for SMS.",2
"Actually 3.5 star is the right score

Pros:1. Compact in Size;2. eye-ball-absorber design;3. Good bluetooth connection (w/ HS820 headset);4. Convinient input keyboard;5. The screen is clear enough to show a vivid picture;Cons:1. battery is toooooo weak. A full charged battery can only last for one day (with normal amount of incoming and outgoing calls and without any other devices connected). A lot shorter than they claimed in the description (6 days in waiting mode)!2. A little bulky compared tp other camera phones(like samsung);3. The phonebook is a little different from all the other brands;4. System freezed up once when I input phone numbers with bluetooth device connected. I have to reset it by taking the battery out;5. No zoom function with the build-in camera; Can't observe the picture from front small screen when taking photos with the phone closed;6. No software; Just one Java game come with the unit. No choiceother than purchasing more on line.",3
"Everything works well except the PC software

All of this phone's features are very well designed, and it's very hard to find faults. This is my 4th mobile phone overall, and by far the best. This is my first phone with T-Mobile and I'm very pleased with their pay-as-you-go plan. I'm saving some about 70% per month compared to what I was paying with Sprint, plus the reception is just a little better.The screen is magnificent. It's very high resolution with bright, beautiful colors, making it perfect for just about any custom background image. Do yourself a favor and download some high-quality images off the web and then shrink them for the phone. The quality is quite impressive.The QWERTY keyboard is well thought-out and intuitive. The only complaint I have is that the buttons have to be pressed hard which makes fast typing impossible. It's excellent for text messaging, note-taking (which I use every day), and phone book editing.The phone book design isn't especially intuitive, but it gets the job done. Motorola should really look around at the competitors because they all seem to be doing this better.PDA functions are good if you're not a PDA user. But this phone is no PDA replacement. Did I mention I really like the quick notes feature? The calculator works but could really use some additional features. The included games are ok and I would really like to purchase more, but T-Mobile doesn't allow it on this plan, which sucks. They don't even offer this option.The camera is quite good by phone standards and takes/stores pictures quicker than most competitors. The quality is good and the folder tree structure is nice (why aren't all the phones designed this way???) but the memory is pretty small and the phone desparately wants a flash memory slot.Like most modern phones, this thing has a ton of useless ringers built in. They are polyphonic, which means that you can't hear them 90% of the time. There are only 2 or 3 rings that can be heard when the phone is in my pocket.Ok, now for the really bad part. The only way to transfer music/files/photos to and from this phone is through the Motorola software which is horrible. It's extremely quirky with the expensive Bluetooth adapter and is NOT designed to work under Windows XP. The bluetooth driver gets constantly overwritten by Windows and I have to go back and reinstall it manually at least once a week for it to work again. Then a few days later, the Windows Bluetooth driver has replaced it and I have to start all over again. Why this thing isn't Windows XP-compliant is beyond me.Even after getting the software working, the Bluetooth connection is excruciatingly slow. A standard 35kb photo typically takes 1-2 minutes to transfer to a PC. It's the same slow speed with audio files too. I assume a USB connection is faster, but I can't verify that. I let the salesman talk me out of a cable and into a bluetooth adapter instead. What a mistake that was.",3
"WOW - EVEN BETER THAN I EVER EXPECTED

Dispite having to wait a crazy 14 days (the entire remorse period) for T-mobile to activate t-zone and only three days into playing with the phones browser, I've decided this is the best phone every built in the history of cell phones!!! I've taken pictures of my sidekick and preparing it for quick ebay sale!First off, I read all the bad press on the phone .. it delayed my buying it some, but at -$50 from Amazon it was hard to resist at least seeing for myself.I'm a web developer (VB ASP.NET), and really I needed a cell phone with a querty keyboard and internet access that would fit in my pocket. My sidekick is huge and the $20/mo for internet is reasonable but t-zones at $5/mo is a much better deal.So here's the surprise I never expected - perhaps I missed it in the technical specs or was not aware WAP phones could do this. The phone's browser is more than just a WAP browser, it can read html. Most of my server side pages (with DB calls etc.) work great. If anything, you need to re-engineer them with smaller forms and images (I already had an routine that shrinks pictures on the fly for this). Also javascript does not appear to work - but it does not work on the sidekick either.Another great surprise was the ease of finding and loading custom software. An option the phone does not come with that I really wanted was a password vault type application with a password and encryption to store my passwords, bank accounts etc. I was able to find a free java application called Pocket Protector on site www.zedge.no.. downloading and installing (via browser) the AP was a snap!BTW, if you're considering the LG9000, which physically I felt was tighter a more durable looking phone - and you have the same interest as I do, don't even bother, the phone does not browse the web, which seems kind of rediculous. Even if it did, Cingular's internet plans are not competitive with t-mobile.I'm not sure how I will feel about the phones physical hold up in 3 months, but regardless, I'll probably take some comfort in knowing the future of cell phones has arrived.",4
"Grat phone. Great service.

I cannot be happier with this phone. The only problem with it is the fact that it is thicker then normal phones and is not good for carrying around in jeans pockets, which does not bother me since I prefer to carry it in a leather case anyway.If you've owned a motorola phone before you will not have any problems with the interface (if you haven't and can't figure things out, this is what the manual is for). Contrary to what some people are saying you can specify if a phone number is for a cell, work, home etc phone. However, if you need to use that functionality you must store your phone numbers on the phone memory and not the SIM card. (SIM cards can only hold simple phone info)The bluetooth works great - I use it with a HS850 headset.I also love the keyboard, entering data to phone is very very easy.",4
"Good quality phone

Pros,Bluetooth, AIM, camera, dual screen, keyboard, voice recorderCons,Software, menus, phone book, keys could be better,I found this phone to be very good. Inside screen is nice. Software is good enough quality but could be much better. Phone book is poor quality. I used bluetooth with belkin adapter and after a couple of tries it works for file transfers.I had SonyEricsson T610 before this phone and I loved it. I think I will not miss T610 over time.",3
"Overall good phone

I've had this phone for about a year now. As a phone its pretty good as far as voice quality and reception. It fits well in the palm of the hand and in pocket. The keyboard is very handy for entering info into the phonebook. The Camera also takes good pictures for a phone camera.My phone did have an issue with charging and retaining charge of the battery (as also mentioned by someone else in their review). I took it to a local T-Mobile store and they filled out a warranty form to get it exchanged and received a replacement in 4 days. So far no problems with the replacement phone.Overall functions very well as a phone and is very stylish. Just watch out for potential issue with charging and retaining charge",3
"Good Features, Ok Quality

This phone is def a cool gadget but thats about it. Last time I had a Motorola I told myself I would never get one of them again because the thing was a piece a junk. The phone reception was usually below par and volume was pretty lousy. This pretty much is the same deal. The phone portion of the gadget is not nearly the best I have had (my crappy Nokia basic phone sounded better). The volume is weak and I have dropped several calls. The rest of features rule though. Texting with the QWERTY is slick and is the main reason I got the thing, that and it was free here on Amazon with rebate. Idon't recommend this phone if you are going to use it for business too much liabilty here. Its a fun phone just not nearly a perfect as I would like it to be.",3
"I love this phone

I don't see the huge problem with this phone. I bought it today after extensive research on the web, especially through Amazon and Cnet. After reading all the reviews (good and bad) I bought it today and I have no major complaints. It is small and compact, which I love. It is a little bit thicker than my Samsung, but the QWERTY keyboard is worth the thickness. The phonebook takes some getting use to, as I have been programming all my numbers since my Verizon Samsung had no SIM card. After programming 46 number (with more to go)it has become easy and fast. I love when the phone is closed you can access your phonebook by pressing one button for Phonebook and scroll, by letter to find your entry. It is simple. The camera is O.K. yet, no big deal for me, because I have a digital camera, so I don't expect to turn into a photographer with a phone. If you just want to text and talk on the phone this is a good choice. The camera phone is O.K. if I needed to take a quick pic. Alerts, Emails, maybe O.K., The ringer is Ok. I don't see the huge complaint. How loud should a ringer be? My other choice was the SideKick, but it is way tooo bulky and if you have a computer at home, work, school, why is it necessary to have the internet on the go. That is not needed for me. I would give this phone a 4 because it could have come with some software. Yet, I'll give it a 5 because I got the $299.99 phone for Free. Thanks T-Mobile and my salesperson.",4
"Great Phone. Un - intuitive controls. Avg Battery

First impression with this phone.. I was impressed by the way it looked and felt. Quite Cool !! The full keyboard is really nice to have for sending text/instant messages. It only has AOL though :( ... would have liked to have yahoo or msn.The menu and the settings are quite un - intuitive. Especiallly after using sony ericson 610 for a year, (which btw ROCKS !! ... 5 stars) I feel limited to only a few controls. I am normally very quick to adapt, but this one took several hours to grasp. Battery seems to also run out quicker than specs. This was especially with the keypad open. Signal strength is great with T mobile in CT ... as is with any Motorolas.Bottomline... good phone ... very cool looking ... average menu settings. Great for IMs. Mediocre Battery",3
"A630 Rocks

I use the A630 for text messaging, and there isn't a cell phone on the market that is easier to use. You open the phone up and type the message just like you would on a keyboard. I have a friend that types on her A630 using her fore-fingers, and I use my thumbs. I can crank out notes left and right. The Bluetooth on it is cool too, I have a headset that makes talking quite easy, particularly when running between classes. Finally, this device is a social MAGNET. You carry it and everyone wants to check it out!",4
"Great phone, lots of features, long battery life, but blocky

Have had this phone for a long time. It has very good service (about the same as any phone), but battery lasts a good long time, and has lots of great features. If you get MOTOROLA'S MOBILE PHONE TOOLS this a very fun phone. You can down load mp3s to ringtones, add photo wallpapers, and download your photos and video's from the phone. The memory is not removable to you are stuck with what you have, it is blocky, the web browsing is only WAP pages no true internet, but not bad, the keyboard is easy to use, the screen is bright, sharp and easy to see, bluetooth works fine. I would recomend for a texter, or someone who likes to take photos and likes bar phones.",3
"Best Phone I've Had

I LOVE this phone. It is so easy to use and lasted quite a long time. I tend to be really hard on phones (dropping them, leaving them in the car when its super hot or freezing cold), but this one is really durable. After two years it finally broke and I wish that T-Mobile still sold this model, which for me is a really long time. I like the fact that it has raised buttons because it makes it easier to push. The flip function is very nice and it is still strong. A lot of other phones that flip in the same manner have broken and what not. I've gotten a lot of compliments on the phone and would reccomend it to others.",4
"Good phone & Lots of Features

I bought this phone last year in March 2006. It has lots of features and really is fun to figure out and play with. Probably a great buy for under $200.00 (I paid $195.00). For text messaging it is the best due to the Qwerty keyboard and the keys are easily managed. The screens (inner & outer) are easy to read and very durable (I've dropped this phone several times). It has now shown a malfunction at the charger port (site where the charging device connects to phone)and charging now requires manipulating the prongs in order to get a good connection. A T-mobile rep. said it is a weak point in the manufacture of this phone. T-mobile did not support this phone for long so it must indicate that it was a problematic product. I write this review a year later in order to give the reader a thorough idea of a phone's performance. I am happy with the Motorola A630 and regret the lack of T-mobile support for it. Very complex due to amount features, but very user friendly. Very compact and durable. Has good size (about the size of 1/2 a 3-Musketeers bar) despite it's complexity(keyboard, 2 screens, 2 speakers,camera).",4
"Inherent batter problem

This phone did not charge after about a month of use. I sent it in and got a new one. Now the new one won't charge either. This could be a model misdesign.",0
"Neat gadget...useless phone

I initially liked this phone and had no complaints about it until it started to shut down whenever I would hit the end call button on the phone, right after I ended a call. I called T-Mobile to get another phone thinking that it may just have been a glitch in my original phone, but it isn't!! After complaining to T-Mobile again about the replacement phone, customer service informed me that it's a known problem with the phone and that there is nothing that they can do about it. So, I'm pretty much stuck with a useless phone! It doesn't matter what else the phone does, because it shuts off all the time without my knowledge. There has been dozens of times where I pull my phone out to use it and realize that it's shut off already. My family and friends are so annoyed at me because they say I never turn my phone on. What a piece of crap!! Don't buy it. Look for something else!!!!",0
"MORE THAN WHAT EXPECTED

this phone is a true hit.Its not only easy to use but easy to carry. I have read in some reveiws that its a very compact phone, but thats not true.I am so pleased with my purchase,I have no problem what so ever.THE ONLY negetive point about this phone is its ringer volume is little slow, but thats ok its not that low either.I must say Moto phones are surely taking up heights.THis phone is excellent for people who do lots of sms and on the go web use.Must have phone.",4
"good phone, moto needs to live with their own phones a while

My moto v66 recently had a display failure, shopped til I found a630 at great price (amazon) and have had phone for a week. Phone has better reception that the 66 and feels more durable. For a candy bar phone it is small, only a little bigger than the flip phones I've always used, fits easily into pockets.Tones are clear and loud, if a little difficult to find, the items menu on the 66 was more easily accessed. Menus you need the most are placed in more remote areas. Also moto has poor charging hardware which always seem to bend and lose contact resulting in ""unable to charge"" messages, hasn't happened yet but with same hardware I know it's in my future. Screens are excellent, large, bright, easily read. Headset works great. A good phone but a little extra thought would have made it one of the best.",3
"great for early adopters, but still a bit buggy

The concept of the phone is terrific. I have to use a 2-way pager for work, and instead of carting around a cell phone and bulky pager, I now just have this one small item. And while I didn't think I'd really use it, the Bluetooth functionality has definitely sold me. I can use it not only for a wireless headset, but to connect to the internet and to transfer sound files back and forth as well.The software of the phone seems to be a bit buggy still, unfortunately. When I lock the keypad, I still sometimes hear tones when the keypad is pressed and the display lights up. The menus are sometimes slow to respond, delaying as much as 2 full seconds (doesn't sound like much, but it can be irritating).Overall, I'd buy the phone again without hesitation, but I'm an early adopter. If you're willing to put up with the occassional buggy behavior, I'd definitely recommend this phone.",3
"Moderate Phone, Poor T-mobile Service

I bought this phone expecting to purchase a parallel alternative to the oversized Sidekick II, but buying the A630 has been nothing more than a pain. Simply talking, the only good thing the phone has to offer is the cool and compact design.Pros:* Cool design* Speakerphone* User friendly menu navigationCons:* Phonebook (I feel like I am using the phonebook installed on Zack Morris's cell phone-ancient! The organization of the phonebook makes is difficult to enter and understand how to insert multiple numbers for one contact.)* Battery Life (If your phone is constantly searching for a T-Mobile signal, the battery juice drains fast.)* Charger (The connection between the charger and headset is flimsy, I feel like it could snap or damage easily.)* SIM Card (I my case the SIM card would not sit in correctly, and without a SIM card being read, the phone did not work.)If you can deal with the annoying cons, then it's a cool looking phone that catches the attention of people around you. However, I returned this item because T-Mobile's signal coverage is limited or in my case completely absent.",1
"Love This Gizmo!

This is, firstly, a gizmo. It also happens to be a nice and wonderfully useful phone. Bad stuff first: it doesn't support HTML (can be gotten around with Web Viewer and T-Mobile internet). Also, the volume on the handset is a tad low, but I havent had a real problem with it. The battery life seems fine to me, so far, especially since it has a NICE color screen and I can't stop playing with the thing!! Now for more good stuff: it has a datebook, address book, accesses WAP sites (which are getting better and more plentiful), takes pictures and sends them, stores pictures sent as e-mail attachments from your computer, has a fair amount of memory for a device like this, utilizes a small QWERTY keypad, etc. FUN! I've downloaded several games from Handango, among other sites. It plays real MP3 ringtones, not just MIDI. I also purchased a Motorola Bluetooth headset which works perfectly with the phone, even with road noise. T-Mobile has been my carrier for years and I haven't had a problem (restricted HTML access notwithstanding). The list of features goes on, although others have had some problems. Conclusion: if you're looking for a phone that's fun AND worthy, this is the one!",4
"Four stars if it's free, three stars if I had to pay retail.

I agree with one of the reviewers about 3.5 stars on the phone. I like the compact design, the Sidekick is way too big. I've had it for about a month and bought the new HS850 bluetooth and both work well together. Unlike one review said, there is a zoom on the camera, you use the volume buttons. The camera itself is ok. The QWERTY keyboard is really useful for email and text messaging, although sometimes I do miss the T9 function. I could text message with T9 with one hand, without looking and while driving. Can't really do that with this phone...guess that's a good thing! The speakerphone is adequate, and does not require optional equipment like another reviewer wrote. The battery life is short as compared to my previous phone, Sanyo 4900. Standby, without doing anything iwth the phone, may be about 100-120 hrs or so. But with normal use, you're gonna most likely charge this phone every 3rd day, and with heavy use, every other day. One thing I did notice, and is quite annoying...is that accessing my yahoo email through T-zone, the phone won't let me type in the first letter in lowercase. I know I'm supposed to hit the shift button to switch it, but the phone keeps beeping and doesn't allow me to do so. Tech support doesn't seem to know what's going on. This is important since passwords are case sensitive. So make the first letter of the password a cap? Sure, I thought I outsmarted the phone, then realized that when accessing Yahoo Messenger, it won't let you cap the first letter! If anyone knows how to circumvent this, I'd like to know. And don't tell me how your phone works if it's not an A630. One of the tech people tried to tell me to hit the # key. That doesn't do anything when you're using an A630!!!The option to save your phone contacts on the simcard, OR on the phone can be confusing at first. I also wish there was a faster way to get bluetooth connection instead of having to run through the menus. I'm sure there's a way to do so, I just haven't figured it out yet.Overall, I'm satisfied with the phone since it was free after rebate. You won't find a better deal at the local stores. I do notice that the T-mobile connection in Dallas, TX area is not as good as my old Sprint connection, which is quite disappointing. But at least it's only a year contract!",3
"It has flaws, but unique design still wins out

I bought my a630 in May, and after a few months of heavy use (got a 2500 minute plan) I can say that there are definitely some flaws:- The charger connection really is finicky, and Motorola uses this charger across the board, so they really should address *now*.- The sound quality varies hugely depending on how you hold the phone to your ear. You have to get that tiny little slot directly centered on your ear if you want full volume. (a bad case of design winning over function)- The e-mail and web browser software is pretty light in terms of capability. But two things help. 1) Surf the web through Google - they adapt anything in their search results to fit a cell phone, so you can surf a lot of sites that would otherwise be impossible. 2) Get new software - this phone runs on Java's J2ME, so you can just get better applications, just like on a PC.Those are the cons. The pros are- A very long battery life. I run multiple hour-long con-calls back-to-back, no problem.- A real keyboard. You can type a paragraph-long e-mail without even a hint of frustration.- A sharp color screen, in everything but the brightest sunlight.- Cool factor. To most people, this means showing-off the unique flip-open design - ""look, I have a Zoolander laptop!"". To me, it's the opposite. I have 50-75% of a Blackberry's capabilities, but I can pull out this phone in a social setting without feeling like I have a dorky scientific calculator hanging off my face. Discrete, yet capable.",3
"Nice phone

This phone is for people (like me) that spend a lot of time text messaging and reading/sending email. If you don't do either of these then you might want to move to a more lightweight, traditional phone. I spend about 1 1/2 hours on a train everyday and it's nice to have this phone to stay connected with the office. Although it doesn't come with the Java Yahoo Instant Messenger client, you can use the SMS client to login/logout, send messages, and retrieve information about what users are connected.If you're looking to replace your PDA you're going to be disappointed. Although I've read reviews on C/Net that says that this phone has a note pad and a to-do list, this phone comes with neither. I find the lack of a text editor a major annoyance. Another feature that lacks is the ability to enter a person's address.Things I like about this phone:1) The text messaging and email capabilities are easy to use and set up.2) The datebook program is functional as a calendar management tool3) It's relatively compact compared to the sidekick, so you can slip it into your jean's pockets4) The Qwerty keyboard is definitely nice for entering phone numbers and emails. I was able to enter in all my contacts relatively quickly (in just enough time to receive my bluetooth adapter in the mail that allows me to do this without typing).Things that could be better:1) The sound quality is not that good when talking outside. Perhaps this is because when you talk into this phone the microphone is not near your mouth. When I talk outside, I can hear my voice echoing in the speaker.2) The internet connectivity is much more limited than on a sidekick or blackberry. I am only able to load very small websites, and they're usually rendered very poorly.3) The lack of a note taking feature",3
"Form Meets Function... at least in my book.

I saw the Motorola A630 phone at the T-Mobile store and knew it was what I wanted. It had all the features I needed (which is basically a mobile phone) and many of the fun features that I wanted (like the camera, bluetooth and AOL Instant Messaging). I really liked the flip to reveal the QWERTY keyboard. I was impressed that the A630 had all of these features and the overall package was stylish, too (the keyboard without having to carry around a Blackberry was a huse benefit).When I got the phone I was immeditially impresseed with how easy it was to use. I was able to get the feel of the basic features very quickly. Using the IM and camera were easy. I was disappointed that the phone's camera didn't have a zoom like the V600, after all, it did have all the other features. But quicklly reading the manual, I was pleasantly surpriseed to realize that it does. I also liked the delayed shutter option so I can be in my own pictures.But the reason I only gave 4 stars...The only thing I don't like about the phone, well, more what I don't like about Motorola's phones, is that they are a little backwards from other phones. I have owned Nokia and Siemens phones and they all have the talk/activate button and the releasee button opposite from Motorols (I also owned a V60). This makes me place a lot of accidental calls and hang ups. Just a little getting used to.One other feature I don't like abou this phone (and is probably the most annoying that I have found) is in the phonebook. If I want multiple phone numbers for one person, the phone creates a 'profile' for each number. So, if I have a person in my phonebook with 3-4 numbers (and it's not unrealistic these days), then I have to scroll through 3-4 names. This significanlty increases the number of contacts in my phone book. I would like to have one name with all the numbers and e-mail addresses available.Overall, though, this phone is awesome. It is one of the best, if not the best I have owned. I would highly recommend this phone to people who like form and function -- it definately has both.",3
"Great phone, problems with AIM

I received this phone as a replacement for my ancient Nokia 3390. I had refused to switch to color phones before because the 3390 simply had the best AIM program around. I was able to easily IM, add or remove buddies and type at least 45 words per minute (without symbols) via T9. It also had Snake II, a very entertaining game. However, as the maximum amount of buddies that T-Mobile allowed on the phone declined from 30 to 10 to 6, I decided it was time to invest in a new one.The Motorola A630 has a bunch of really cool features. A decent camera, e-mail, 5MB of memory. Battery life is great, and I have no problems hearing other people, though I find that I need to talk a bit louder than I did with the Nokia 3390..but I do talk quietly normally, so it's probably more me than the phone. The AIM program is really good as well. However, I do have some problems with it.On the Nokia 3390, I was able to add or remove buddies, and I could also IM people that weren't on the list. The A630 doesn't allow me to do this, and I have to add or remove buddies on the computer. Also, the 3390 allowed me to update the buddy list whenever, as well as having a 60-minute auto update. I'm sure that the A630 has an auto-update, however, the lack of an option to immediately update the list is annoying, as I have to sign off and back on to update it.Also, I find that I can only type around 17 words per minute with the QWERTY keyboard, and with T9, I could type about 45. However, it did take me about a month to get proficient with T9, and I have only had this phone for a couple days. Also, symbols are much easier to type in with the keyboard. Hopefully, I will be able to match or surpass the typing speed that I got with T9.Overall, this is a great phone, but the AIM program could have been better.*UPDATE* After about a month of using this phone, it stopped charging, and eventually died. My phone was definetely defective, and a couple of other reviewers have mentioned that their phones have stopped charging as well. Beware of this major flaw.",4
"Mac users beware

I have never been more excited about a new phone. Which maybe explains why I am now more disappointed with it than I have in any other that's come before.If you are looking to get this phone for it's internal features, I sugest you move on or wait. While it does have bluetooth, apparently it's a cocked-up version of it.I don't know how it works with PCs, but Mac owners beware.You can use it as a mobile modem for your bluetooth-enabled laptop, although I have not bothered to try it. The main reason I am so disappointed with it is that you can not use iSync with it - there is no importing of contacts or calendars etc. Not in the fashion Mac users have come to expect. One can purchase an additional Motorola-to-USB cable and, with additional software, port some things over... but that defeats the purpose of bluetooth in the first place. One can send a contact from their address book on their computer to the phone, but only one by one.I've tried numerous hacks into both the iSync software as well as the firmware on the phone without any success. Even those with more advanced skills are coming up short.Then there's Motorola's wonky address interface. A separate entry for EVERY number or email address?Example: John has 5 phones and 2 email addresses. Instead of there being one entry for John with 7 different contact options, there are 7 different Johns.This means if you have 100 contacts and each one has a home number, a cell phone and an email address, you will have 300 different entries in your A630's address book. Ridiculous.Apparently there is a way to condense all of those, but I'm tired of trying. I got this phone to USE, not to tinker with.A final few notes:Instant Messenger is over SMS instead of the unlimited GPRS so each sent IM is charged as a text message.Construction, despite being dogged a bit in other reviews, seems fairly sturdy.Reception, well, I admit to being a bit dissappointed that there is no extendable antenna as service isn't particularly clear.Design is awesome but the interior screen could be bigger - current;y 1.5""x1.25"" - could easily have been lengthened by at least another half-inch. But that's just nit-picking and wanting more, more, more.All in all, with much saddness and some hesitation, I'm probably going to send it back and cancel my service. Which is too bad as I really, REALLY like everything else about this phone. But if you can't cure the beast, you gotta put it down.",1
"Very nice phone!

So I was skeptical after reading some of the reviews, but I was glad I took a chance. I can whip out text message so fast now that I love it. Having AIM messenger built right in is really neat too! What don't I like about the phone? The menu is not totally intuitive, but after some practice you'll have the hang of it. That's the only thing I don't like about the phone. Oh, the preloaded rings are kinda crappy too, so be sure to download some new ones. The menu is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars...but put simply, I love this phone. The external screen also serves the most important functions so you don't need to open your phone to do things such as read text messages, access phone book, call information, etc. Camera quality is good. Speaker phone is neat. Bundled hand's free set is a bonus. The phone is actually smaller than it looks in the picture but typing on the internal keypad is easy (and I have big hands!). My only other gripe is that there isn't a time-based key lock feature. If you are not ending a call, then it has to be set manually. That's the only other reason I didn't give this phone 5 stars. But don't let that from stopping you from getting it.",3
"Not so happy experience

If you have large hands ( like me ) you will find the keyboard difficult to use. I had particular difficulty with the 5-way directional button. No matter how carefully I used the button I ended up hitting the adjacent buttons too. I also had problems using the camera feature because of it's tiny size. However, in the interest of full disclosure, I am a bit of a klutz. I was also displeased to find that the unit's limited memory made any real web browsing impossible. Also, there appears to be no Bluetooth compatibility with Macs. It will sync with the use of a data cable ( a separate purchase required ), but I think it's a shame to spend the extra bucks for Bluetooth only to find it is of limited use.What made me decide to return the phone was that I found the signal to be weaker than any other cell I have ever owned. We live in a little valley that compromises the signal of any cell phone, but the A630 couldn't establish a solid connection.It's a great looking device and it feels very well built. The screen is small, though it provides a very sharp image. I strongly expect that a more nimble fingered PC user might find the phone's many features to be tons of fun.",2
"Why Can't Motorola get it right.

PROS:The keybad is the reason why I wanted the phone, it looks nice and seems to be easier than the NOKIA 6820 which I had.CONS:Almost everything but the keyboard. the overall shape of the phone makes it very easy to slide off of the hand and fall2- the bluetooth on this phone (and perhaps all motorola's phones) is pretty bad when compared to Nokia and ericsson phones at the same price range. you cannot have your phone always discoverable is the first and biggest problem.3- you cannot transfer images that are large ( idid not check the exact size but I know that you can recieve a 35kb picture but when you try to open it the phone says it is too large!!!)4- (this might be my bad luck only) I had to return 3 phones to Amazon because of different reasons ranging from a corrupt system that kept on turning on and off .. blue screen.. and finaly the battery that is not keeping a charge. I believe I am on my 4th trial phone right now, and I think it will be going back too, since after doing the three full charges (fully charge - wait untill it is completely empty - start over) the battery is still not holding a charge for longer than 1 (maximum 1 1/2 days ) on stand-by !!!! I think this is my luck only since I have not seen others that say bad things about the battery of this phone.I will recommend to all of you who are interested in this phone for it's keyboared to go with the Nokia 6820 which has much more futures and takes you further into the future (the biggest problem with that phone is it's camera)Layth",0
"Good for texting, nothing else

This is a bad phone. It's slow, the interface is more complicated than sin, and the reception is bad (possibly because of T-mo, but anectdotal evidence suggests otherwise). It's excellent for tapping out text messages, which I do a lot of. I will not be buying another Motorola phone, unless they entirely revamp the interface. Especially the address book, which lists the phone numbers without telling you whether or not the numbers are for a cell, or home, or fax, or whatever. It's really annoying.Don't get this unless texting is your main thing, and the phone part is an afterthought. It wouldn't even get two stars except that the qwerty keyboard is excellent.",1
"The best phone I have ever seen

It works even in low signal areas. Its the best handset I have ever seen. Its battery life is very good ...gives a very long talk time as mentioned in the specifications.",4
"Crippled Access

I bought this phone with the promise of running SSH using J2ME apps.However, it isn't revealed in the documentation that the J2ME apps are crippled and port use is extremely restricted. ARGH! Thanks for nothing, Motorola.Other than that, it's a nice phone, even if the UI is braindead at times.",2
"Flashy but impractical

I knew when I ordered this phone it had undersized keys and a problematic bluetooth implementation. I did not realize that with the small size came less than adequate signal reception, a screen that is invisible outdoors, and a user interface with many problems. example: The phone features voice dialing. Good luck figuring out how to set up voice strings that the feature can use.This one is going back.",1
"Absolutely no software provided

Overall the phone is decent, with good speakerphone quality and is quite well summarized in all the other reviews. One thing however that surprises me and that no one has mentioned before is the fact that the phone does not have *any* accompanying software either on a CD or for download.So, if I have to move my 100+ contacts from my old Nokia 3650 to my new A630, I have to either punch it in manually or fork out atleast $30 for purchasing the software. I feel that it is total BS to have to fork another $30 for a phone that retails at $350 for getting functionality that is pretty standard on most other phones. (My 3650 had the software bundled for free.)I feel that this is appalling! Hence my relatively low rating! Guess, I have no other option but to fork over another $30 and get the stupid software.",1
"Mortorola needs to catch up!

Keypad is the most attrative part of this phone. The inside screen is too small even smaller than a filp phone. The feather is very easy and simple. The menu letter is very small so it's hard to see it. If you don't send sms messager a lot, go with other choice!",2
"It suckz!

It looks cute but it's not a phone u would use everyday. The first time I got it, it wouldn't charge after just a week. I tried all the chargers we had and when we really couldn't charge the phone, we returned it to the dealer we got it from and they exchanged it because it was defective. After 6 months, now I'm having the same problem with charging it. The batt is dead and I can't even exhange it anymore. My other friends who has the same phone as me has the same problem with it too. I don't recommend it.",0
"great concept, barely acceptable execution

Amazon shipped me a defective phone, which T-Mobile willreplace (free of charge). I'm not too happy with that,first of all because T-Mobile will not guarantee that thereplacement is brand-new (it could be refurbished),secondly, why did I get a defective phone to begin with --where's the quality control?Playing around with the phone (it is partially functional),there's a bit of a ""production prototype"" feel to it, forexample the external keyboard moves around the case, likea millimiter or so in any direction you push it; the internalkeyboard is rather loud and creaky, it does not have anywherenear the ""quality feel"" as my old Blackberry.HOWEVER, I still have to give this phone 4 stars, becauseyou cannot find anything like it in the market, for thefeatures, weight, price, and size combination. It trulyhas no competition right now, so Motorola can get away withstuff they would not be able to if Nokia had a similar phoneout on the market.",3
"Fun Phone

I'm getting paid to get the phone so being free, this is a great phone. The phone is smaller than I expected, about the size of a small flip-phone. The text/AIM feature is the the reason this phone is fun. If your looking for a smart-phone, this is not for you as surfing can be a bit slow, get a blackberry. This cell is alot like the Motorola Two-Way's pager with a phone. The reception is OK, nothing special as is the battery. I haven't tried the bluetooth yet but have read from others that it doesn't do well with MAC's. All in all, i can't complain it's a great phone!",3
"GREAT PHONE BUT DO NOT BUY FRFOM AMAZON

THE PHONE IT SELF IS AWESOME GREAT FEATURES EASY TO USE. I WOULD ADVISE AGAINST BUYING A PHONE FROM AMAZON THEY SAY WITH REBATE YOU ARE GETTING A DEAL BUT YOU HAVE TO WAIT 2 MONTHS TO SEND IT IN THEN THEY SAY YOU WAITED TOO LONG. WHAT A JOKE THATS HOW AMAZON GETS YOU ONCE THEY GET YOUR MONEY THEY JUST WANT TO SCREW YOU. I BOUGHT A PHONE FROM HERE BEFORE AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN SO COINCIDENCE I THINK NOT. PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF THE HASSLE AND DO NOT BUY A CELL PHONE FROM AMAZON.",3
"Sign in on Yahoo! to check email

The only way I figured out to bypass the capitalization problem is to type the first letter of your screen name and password twice and then go back and delete the first letter that is cap. Hope this is helpful. :D",3
"Coolest Phone

I had two choices with phone category I was looking for - Motorola A630 and Sidekick II. I bought this phone over Sidekick II primarily because this one is compact (Sidekick is a brick compared to this).Pros:* Cool design, compact phone* Good Speakerphone (Clear & Loud Sound)* Qwerty Keyboard* Voice Memo Recorder/AIM/CameraCons:* The organization of the phonebook is difficult to understand initially. It needs a little time to get used to it. It could have been designed better.* The external display shows only names in the category you were editing/looking at the last time.* The camera is Ok (I guess similar to V300,V600 series)* 5mb limitAs far as the other posts that complain about battery life, I have not had any problems. Only thing I can say is the signal sometimes drops all of a sudden(I can't hear the other person) and after a couple of seconds comes back to normal.Overall a very good phone...sleek, cool compact and a ton of features.",3
"Its cute but it stinks :(

I love certain things about the phone. It has a keyboard so text messaging is soooo easy. The camera is decent too. But I've had it 13 months. 7 months in, the mic stopped working mid conversations and I'd have to call back. Than in a couple of weeks, went out totally. What good is a phone when people can't hear you?!Then i got replacement... which is what I'm currently using. If I'm on the phone for too long (say a 2 hour conference call) my mic goes out and I'm sure this phone too will die shortly. $300 phones should last more than a year.I love the keyboard feature and it will be hard to part with it but you can tell it's not a durable phone. The programming (on both I've had) will freeze up at times and like I said, the mics are terrible. People also complain that the reception isn't very clear when I'm speaking to them. With Sprint, I had the same cheap-o phone for 5 years. It was not hi-tech, but at least I could make calls... I mean.. that's the minimum you want a phone to do, right?When T-mob sent me the replacement, that took an arm and a leg. First they said the phone was no longer being made because of too many problems (ya don't say!). They offered me an 'upgrade' which was a crappy phone they were basically giving away to anyone signing up. It didn't have half the features of my current phone. I'm not an idiot and don't appreciate being buttered up and being told I'm getting an UPGRADE!!! when I'm clearly not. So they finally tracked down a replacement.In a few months... I guess I'll be phone shopping... again!Boo. $300 phones should last and be able to make calls.",1
"So-so

I also had a problem with it charging. I bought two new chargers and neither one of them would charge it. I called T-Mobile and they only sent me a battery. After I called to tell them it wasn't the battery they replaced it with a new phone...so far no problems! I also noticed that the phone used to freeze and stayed like that for about 30 seconds.",2
"Warranty? What warranty?

I had been very happy with my Motorola A630 until the battery started losing its charge within a day, even when the phone was turned off. The friendly but incompetent customer support kept me on the phone for an average of 40 minutes for the repeated calls trying to figure out the problem. After the phone had finally been sent to their technical service center, they returned it to me that the phone was irreperable ""due to customer abuse."" I have done nothing to that phone that could have caused any damage (unless using it to make phone calls counts as ""customer abuse""), but got the same comment, without explanation after I had sent the phone in for a second time for reevaluation. It seems that Motorola is just trying to get out of fixing or replacing the phone free of charge under warranty. You'll be fine with a Motorola phone as long as it works. After that, you're on your own.",0
"Good PHONE, not great PDA functions.

I was looking for replacement for my Palm m130, and this phone, while being advanced with it's keyboard and other functions, is not a Palm replacement.Don't buy this through Amazon. (...).Anyway, you will need ""Motorola mobile phone tools"" to synchronize the calendar and contacts to Outlook, for instance. I believe this works with Lotus Notes as well, but can't confirm it. This process is very kludgy compared to the intergration of Palm's software with the desktop, so that was disappointing for me.With T-Mobile service, many of the useful ports for J2ME (Java 2.x mobile edition) are not usable if they access the Internet. T-Mobile blocked a lot of ports, enough that it disabled many of the applications I wanted to use. Google's mobile mapping program and other interesting app's were prevented from being used. Very disappointing.On the plus side, the phone is quite small, has a nice screen inside, and the bluetooth implementation is excellent. I have used this repeatedly with my Logitech Mobile Freedom headset and it's great. It also connects to at least the Belkin bluetooth key nicely on WinXP as well. No issues there. I've heard complaints about it not working well (bluetooth), but if you follow the usb key's instructions, everything should go fine.The calendar is good, being a phone. The MP3-like playback of ring tones is nice. It's not exactly awesome playback since it has a tiny speaker, but it's surprisingly loud. Speaker phone usage is good as well. It definitely does not lack power there.Battery life is not what the spec's said. Expect 2-3 days max between recharges, probably closer to 1-2 days if you are frequently calling on it and/or using bluetooth a lot. Most of us are used to charging your phone daily, though, so who cares, right?It's a good PHONE. It's not a PDA replacement. If you're into SMS, this is a good phone. If you only need phone functionality, speaker phone, and bluetooth, a lower priced model would work for you. If you can sync your calendar and contacts, this might work well for you. If you want to replace your Palm, you need something running Palm, Windows Mobile, or Symbios...",2
"All Around versatility

I bought this phone in December as a replacement for my pocketpc phone (T-Mobile) and so far I am relatively happy. The size is great, not much fatter than my old Nokia 3390 and overall dimension compact. Battery life is great too. I primarily bought the phone for email capabilities and I am happy with it. The only problem I had was a T-Mobile email problem in December. Their systems were having problems and I felt like chucking the phone out the window...without email this phone is useless to me. The keyboard is good although it took me a few days to get used to it as I have larger fingers. I love using this phone to post pictures to my blog. I use blogspot.com for hosting and flickr.com for handling photos. I can take a picture and have it posted on my blog in less than a minute. Documentation on the phone is fair at best. It only comes with a house charger but I found OEM chargers on the web for cheap. The bluetooth is ok, I used it to load all my contacts on the phone and that was fairly painless. AOL IM (AIM) works great although I have heard some complaints that it only shows your first 25 buddies. I don't have that many buddies so it's not a problem for me.If you want a compact phone that handles email and has a full keyboard, this is a great phone.",3
"Not worth the money or time

This phone is great for the first 6 months* The design of the phone is hard to beat!However, This is third phone T-mobile has sent me that WILL NOT CHARGE. The T-mobile store does not cell the phone anymoe and Motorola has not created a follow up phone. The phone is obviously defected.",0
"Love The Phone, Unsure About The Service

I got this phone acouple of days ago and I can barely tear myself away from it. It's loaded with cool features and for a nominal fee, I can surf the web wherever I am (or a least a few sites that I visit regularly). T-mobile now offers Yahoo! services on this phone and it is really going to come in handy.The only problem I have is with T-mobile's coverage. While I live and work in a well covered area (Excellent coverage according to T-Mobile), I was truly disappointed when I got to work and could not get a signal on the 3rd floor of a 4 story building. I was formerly with Verizon and never had an issue with reception. This is going to take some getting used to. Granted I don't talk on my cell phone a lot in the office, but I can only imagine what other problems this could cause.The phone was free, the contract is only for a year and I have a pretty cool phone. I'd say not too bad.",3
"Had some problems ... now doing well

The phone is very handy with a good keyboard and lots of features. The problem with my first phone was a malfunction of several keys (""1"", ""8"", and green talk button). They did not work, so I exchanged it within the first month. Two months later, the microphone stopped working. I could hear people, but they couldn't hear me. Hopefully 3 times is a charm. I have had the current phoen for 4 months with no further problems. I've had no charging problems like other people. I also have poor reception in my house, but I'm not sure if it's the phone or T-mobile.",3
"I like it

After reading past reviews I was somewhat skeptical about this phone. I went with my gut instead. I am glad that I did. The phone is nice visually, and compact. The features that I like to use, ie speaker, bluetooth, sms and email work fine. As far as the battery life goes,it performs as stated. Battery life does depend upon the use of accessories, temperature and other application usage patterns, there are ways to extend the life of the battery,I do not have any trouble charging either.The port for computer usage is firm as well.I feel if consumers actually read their user guides they wouldn't give unfair reviews.The camera pics are fine, no they are not high clarity Kodak quality, they weren't meant to be. The key pad is small, I have small hands so this works well for me. I read the measurements before making the purchase,if you have king kong like hands the use of the keypad is going to be somewhat difficult to manuever. I had zero issues syncing it up with my wireless headset, first try.It takes a moment to initialize upon start-up but so did my past few phones. It is not a smart phone, however I don't believe it is marketed as such. The external and internal displays are crisp and clear. There's even a cool video feature I did not know exist. The ringtone volume is fine, the playback of the MP3 files are nice, I don't understand why anyone want the entire town to hear their phone ring,the speakers are not Bose quality, again they are not meant to be, they are adequate for a phone this size. All said, it's a nice little technological savvy unit.",4
"not great, not bad

I was more than excited upon seeing the phone online before it released.There is a definate ""cool factor"" involved in the phone. And not a lot of people have it, which is something I like. It was a little bigger than I really wanted, but I liked the qwerty keyboard and how easy it was to send text messages. But since I am a girl and have smaller hands, it works well enough for me, but not for someone with large hands or really long nails.I have had issues wtih it charging correctly, and am on my second phone. When I called T-mobile to fix the problem, they were extremely nice and patient. They sent another phone, which I was lucky because it was not a referbished one. Now, I'm awaiting my new battery, which they say is now the problem with the phone.Overall, I'm indifferent about the whole situation. I paid a good bit of money for this phone, and haven't used it in over a month. Motorola and T-mobile have been extremely nice and hepful to me when I call with my issues. If I was not a college student and had a job where I needed to call people constantly, I would not buy the phone. But, because I don't use it to make business transactions, it does what I need it to do...when it is actually taking a charge. :-)",2
"Great phone!

This phone is almost the same size as my v525 (last phone) but yet you get a full keyboard! I love that. Also, most frequently used functions can be accessed without opening the phone up including looking in you phonebook, making a call, silencing the ringer, etc. I do not have the problem someone else mentioned that the calls disconnect every 10 minutes or so - even if t-mo customer service said that was a bug in the phone I have never had it happen. The keyboard is good for the text messaging I do. No more T9! Yes!The camera isn't the best but it is the same as the v600 phone and similar Moto models. Bluetooth works fabulously. Battery life - I don't talk on the phone a tremendous amount and I only have to charge it every other day. I love the alarm clock and that I can snooze it without opening the phone up. I think this is a great value and you'll be pleased with it!",3
"Do your research! Before you buy this phone.

Pros:*Battery life is really good. I can go at least three days with out a charge. That is with average use.*Keyboard is very handy to have.*Color screen is very good quality*Nice small size. Works great in the belt clip.*Pretty good receptionCons:*It's very lame that you must purchase the software to sync the phone to your computer separately. It should be included with the phone.*The buttons respond extremely slow. When my phone rings I have to hit the answer button more than once then I realized the phone we responding slowly so now I hit the answer button and wait a second. Also I kept turning off my phone because I would hang up a call and the call wouldn't end right away and I would hit the button again and then the call would end and the phone would turn off.*Volume is a HUGE issue with this phone. The ringer is not loud enough and the sound volume is to quite. Sometime I have to put it on speaker phone and hold the speaker up to my ear. It's fine if you only use the phone in quite places with no noise. Like in an office, but in the car and on the street it's way to quite.*The charger connection is a bad design.*Call-waiting/returning to a call after putting it on hold is not easy to figure out quickly*The Motorola software on the phone is lame. The address book creates a new entry for each number. Why can't you look up the person and pick if you want to call the cell or home number. I don't like having three entries for the same person on my phone. Home, mobile, work.*Button can be pressed sometimes when the keys are locked.",1
"Good, but not THAT good

So, I've had this phone for about 4 months now, and am getting frustrated by it for a number of reasons...1) It does nto charge properly. There is a finnicky connection for the charger, and it sometimes is plugged in all night but then the next morning is not charged.2) The battery life is nowhere near as good as my old Nokia. Even with the backlight turned all the way down, a full day of travelling with a few e-mails, a couple of web-browsing sessions, and a bit of talk, completely kills the battery.3) It is NOT a smart-phone. Having seen what else is available for a little bit more money now, I would definitely go for a smart phone.4) They keyboard is way too small. I have big thumbs, and the center 5-way button is just way too small to use comfortably. Even after 4 months I haven't got used to it.5) It is not loud enough... even with the volume turned up, you have to position the 'phone right next to your ear to hear it.6) The response of the operating system is slow. After you take a picture, it takes ages to store it and reset. If sending e-mails it can take forever. Also just the basic response time when using a complicated sequence of key commands is just way too slow. I spend a lot of time just waiting for the 'phone to repsond before I can do something. A key example is the speakerphone, which is supposed to automatically come on when you open the phone up, but usually has a 5-6 second delay before anythign happens.It does have some good ponits though...1) Small, light, and compact2) Does a lot more than other 'phones the same size3) Has a neat selection of built-in tones/wallpaper etc.4) Veyr easy to use interface - menus make sense and its easy tofind things without referring to the instruction manual.5) Airplane mode - has a mode where you can switch off the radio signal so it can be used for playing games etc. while on a plane.So, overall not bad, but I'm now beginning to realise the limitations of this 'phone, and its probably time for me to start shopping for a smart-phone (such as a palm treo).",2
"Great phone

I've had this phone for several months now and I just love it. I was worried that it might be bulky, but this phone turned out to be smaller than my last phone and smaller than many phones out there. The only complaint I would have and the reason for my only giving it 4 stars is that the camera doesn't always take the best pictures, at least not when compared to other camera phones on the market. But don't let this deter you from buying the Motorola A630 because the flip-open QWERTY keyboard more than makes up for any camera issues this phone might have. The keyboard, though small, is amazingly easy to use. In addition, this phone features Bluetooth wireless technology which not only permits the use of a wireless headset but also allows the phone to communicate with any device similarly equipped with Bluetooth. As a result, my phone and my laptop computer can communicate and exchange files, and I've even used my cell phone as a wireless modem in order to access the Internet from the road and nearly anywhere else my phone has reception. When push comes to shove, this is a great phone and probably the best decision I've ever made.",3
"Great phone for instant messaging, good keyboard

No other phone have a good size qwerty keyboard + a vga 640x480 camera + bluetooth + AIM in still a very nice small phone. Sound quality is very good. AIM is very easy to use thanks for the easy to type keyboard. Perfect for teens who like text messaging. I bought this camera at Amazon.com because it has the cheapest price here (according to www.PriceComparison.com). Amazon delivered the phone within 3 days and it turned on with a new phone number right away! Instant phone! It is great.",4
"Sometimes users aren't as educated as they think they are

This phone is a quality Motorola product. The phone is easy to use if you are use to the Motorola software. Individuals that complain about the difficult to use software should of done more research before they made the purchase, especially since some inept consumers paid full price for this product. Today you can get this phone not only for free, but get it through amazon and with the rebate you will actually get a profit of twenty-five dollars on the purchase. There is only one large downside to the phone, the speaker at times is too low to be able to adequately hear others on the line. The only other problem with this phone, is not the phone itself but the service it works on, T-Mobile. Eventually T-mobile will be far superior to Verizon and Sprint because of their more advanced GSM technology but intill they saturate regions with their towers there will continue to be coverage issues. I live in Boston, in the heart of downtown and my coverage is poor. My Sprint phone gets excellent coverage and call quality but not the T-Mobile. The only reason I stay with Sprint is because they have a very good network at this point, as anybody else noticed they have no selection of quality or cool phones????",3
"Another winner from Moto! But T-Mobile coverage sux

The A630 is another ground-breaking handset design from Motorola. It showcases the ingenuity of American engineering when you see the QWERTY keyboard hidden underneath on this lightweight (4 oz.) cell phone. It's stylish, too, and has great reception -- that is, where T-Mobile has coverage at all. Compared to the Sidekick II and many other T-Mobile phones, the A630 has the best signal-keeping capability, but T-Mobile just sucks big time, unless you live right next to one of their sporadic cell towers. Worse, their GPRS (data) network is slow and congested. While surfing the web on the A630 is really cool when the network is accessible, for most part of the day the network is slow and often inaccessible. We really need the govt to step in and mandate that these cell companies upgrade their networks first before charging consumers an arm and a leg for data services.",4
"Excellent Phone but some annoying features

Since first time i saw this phone on-line I was craving for it. Finally I got it and I am using it for last one month.This is my first Motorola phone and I do agree with people that UI is hard to master. After a month I am comfortable now.I have owned Sony Ericsson and Nokia phones before and they have excellent UI no need to read user manuals.So What do I like and I don't?Likes:1. QWERTY Keyboard - Excellent. I felt early that no extra keys for numbers may be issue but not a big deal.2. Excellent size - I thought it is very small for my hand but after using it for month my hands are used to it.3. Speaker phone - Excellent speaker phone and even better than my Nokia 6800 (another QWERTY) CNET review says thatspeaker phone does not shut off when flip is closed but mine does get off. I like the feature that you can usespeaker phone even when flip closed and also the mute function.4. Camera takes much better pictures than my SE T610 earlier. But I don't care much anyway. Only thing is you needto hold camera vertical to take pictures correctly else they appear 90 degree left side tilted.5. Excellent Bluetooth capabilities. I do not use bluetooth headset as headsets are annoying and nerdy solution. But Iuse it to sync up my outlook calender/contacts and also transfer photographs and ring tones. With Mobile PhoneToolsSoftware from Motorola.6. Email and web capabilities are great but I do not use much of them as I do spend almost 10 hrs a day on my laptop.7. Tri-Band phone so I can use anywhere in world.Dislikes: (This list is bigger though)1. Most important is it do not have auto key lock. this size of phone I am not carrying in my hand all time will preferto keep in pocket. Since I may forget to manual lock it accidental dialing in pocket is possible. If they can implementscreen saver why they can't implement auto key lock. It's same software anyway.2. Annoying Phone book: All developers in Motorola should use SE phones to understand what is phone book is. I am not ableto sort out numbers from SIM and Phone so I see same number at least 4 times. These developers must be fired rightaway. Don't understand what are they thinking. Only was I was able to straighten them using the PC software which isridiculous as I have 186 contact in my address book. There is no ""Delete all"" for contact so that I can delete allcontacts from my SIM. I had to use Nokia phone to do it.3. Motorola PC software is not free. Motorola have stupid managers. Why on earth I should spend $40 dollars for PC softwarewhen I am buying $300 phone.4. The flip is LOOSE. After a week the flip starts making noises while opening and closing. Although it works fine butit gives the indication that Motorola did not do any testing of this phone and used cheapo Chinese materials to build.My Nokia 6800 flip and my old Ericsson T28 flip was million times better.5. Motorola Chargers are flimsy as they are very cheap design. I though SE charges are cheap but my Ericsson T28 chargeris still working great even after 4 years of rugged use. A630 charger is poor and when you move phone (even little)while charging it stops charging. Motorola needs to talk to customers what they really want. Also charging time is morethan 3 hrs and nothing close to 2 hrs mentioned in specs. Liars.6. Games are not so good wish they had simple Tetris or Nibbles. But loading Java games is nice option.7. Only one After Market case from Krussel which is 25 dollars.8. There is no simultaneous ringing and vibrate options. If you change the ring style from loud to soft ring tonealso changes. Vibrate and ring option vibrates phone twice and then only ring tone plays which might be unnoticed whileat noisy place and if phone is not in hand.9. No IR port. I wish it had IR port along with Bluetooth which helps to connect with laptops who do not have BT adapters.",3
"Fully functional, practical, but lacking in a few areas

I bought a v600 and a630 at the same time. Both are essentially the same phone, but the a630 is more for people who text message or write email a lot. I loved the v600 because of the functions, but because I write so many text messages, I found the a630 to be more my style.A few things I found could be improved:-AOL Instant Messenger is SMS based, not GPRS, which is T-Mobile's fault.-The email function is very lacking, it took T-Mobile a while to help me out to set it up. The software only asks for email address and password and somehow automatically sets it up. I would rather have manual settings-Larger memory space...5mb fills up FAST! Especially when I am texting multiple people at times. I have to empty the in/out message boxes constantly.-No video playback. This is the largest difference between v600 and a630. No ability to watch mpeg4 movies. Both phones would benefit if there was video recording.-No elemental lights. Would be more attractive with those cool multicolor lights! (ok ok ok, just needed something to gripe about)Things I love about this phone:-The size, this is the BEST QWERTY phone I have owned, because of the compact size. My Sidekick is now a paperweight because of this phone.-Battery life. This thing stays charged! Can go through 2 full days of text messaging before needing a plug in. Talk time is pretty decent too.-Bluetooth! Extremely easy to use, fast transfers, and lots of cool free ringers/apps.Last comments:If you like texting, get this phone. If you like the features of this phone, but dont need the keyboard, then get the v600.",3
"This is what you have been looking for (almost)

Most of Motorola's offerings lately have been getting a bum rap (and with the many software bugs, for good reason). However, the A630 is a stand-out and a great phone. I have been looking for a small phone with a keyboard and think the Treo, Sidekick, etc are just too big to carry around for everyday use. The a630 is much smaller and about the size of any other clamshell (it just opens landscape style and is a bit thicker due to the keyboard, etc) - still very carryable. I had the old Motorola T900 2-way pager and this is the exact same size. Also if you used one of those, the keyboard layout is the same and just as easy to use.First thing is it turns heads. The 'wow' factor of this phone is high. RF is great. Battery life is good - 2 days no problem with heavy use (camera, texting, phone). The phone-like pad on the outside is a great feature and capable of basic phone stuff like text msgs, phonebook, change ring style, etc. On the inside the qwerty keyboard and full phone capabilities are revealed. The camera is good enough for day-to-day snapshots. Bluetooth implementation is much better and I had no problems transferring apps, rings, photos, and using the phone as a bluetooth modem for my laptop, etc. w/ the built-in winXP bluetooth support. If you want more customization buy an OEM Motorola data cable and Phone Tools CD (much much cheaper on Ebay) Either way, the transfers are flawless. If you are a tinkerer, Motorola phones are some of the easiest to modify and upgrade yourself. There are several websites that will walk you through this and I for instance, was able to quad-band the phone and boost my earpiece, speakerphone volume, etc.My only nag is the phonebook! Motorola's implementation of the phonebook has to be the worst. Just like everyone else mentioned, if you have more than one # for the same person it will show as a seperate entry. The only way I found around this is to load all your #'s, but then filter the phonebook to show the primary number only. This way you only have one name displayed. Other people have complained about creaky plastic feel but I felt build quality was pretty solid. However, I don't think it would survive a drop test as well as other phones. My only other wish is that AIM was GPRS based and not SMS. You'll need a SMS package from Tmobile if you use this phone to it's fullest. Email implementation is also crippled by Tmobile and the a630 is goood for light email usage but is easily outperformed by the Sidekick or Blackberry for heavy use. If you are a corporate user and need real HTML and email, I would consider the Blackberry 7100t instead.Overall - The a630 is more fun than business and a great phone worthy of 5 stars but I could only give it 4 due to the phonebook. This is a better and more functional phone than any of the other Vxxx line from Motorola. I wouldn't take a V3 razor over this. That thing is a waste of money. THis is all IMO of course.",3
"BEST PHONE TO DATE!!!!

Over the past two years I have gone through Verizon, T-Mobile, And Cingular Wireless. By far, Verizon had the best coverage, Cingualr had some of the best features (ie. Rollover), and T-Mobile has the BEST RATE PLANS & THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE, which I didn't realize make sthat much of the difference until I canceled my Verizon contract and went with T-Mobile.I have had several phone swith each carrier from the LG VX 6000, LG VX7000, Moto V300, and four V600s. By far this is is the best phone to date.The build is solid, the design is smart and sexy. The features are on target and I am thoroughly impresed. Like most new motos the software lags slightly and the camera isn't the best. However, those are the only two real shortcomes that make little difference at the end of the day.The Speakerphone is loud and clear, the internal speaker works great. The Bluetooth is solid as is the voice dialing and other features.The menus are difficualt at first to understand, but after a day they became easy to manuevor and you can personalize the phone so much to your taste which really helps you tailor the A630 for you.I love how you can open the phone and speakerphone turns on automatically and every says I am very loud and clear. THe games are decent and the office tools come in handy: calculator, voice recorder, alarm clock, etc.LAstly, the syncing kit is awesome and fun to use. THe phone has all my own ringers, outlook contacts, and backgrounds!OVERALL: This is a solid phone that is much better then Motorola's other new phones which are VERY buggy (V600, V300, etc.). The features are awesome, the build is solid, and the design is cool. The keyboard and menus take some getting use to, but after a day or two of practice and some personalization this phone exceeds ALL expectations!!!",4
"Great phone but poor volume control

I recently bought 3 A630s. This phone is a lot smaller than I thought when I first looked at the pictures. I was able to turn some heads at school while using this phone since the model is so new and unique. The battery went out after 1.5 days of heavy use. I didn't make many calls but I took some pictures and was constantly using it because it was hard to get a feel for this phone. I'm constantly messing with it since it has way more features than I'm use to handling.Cons:1. The volume when the phone is closed is very very poor! I was very disappointed because I was in a somewhat a noisy environment and I had a hard time listening to the other person on the other line. Compare to other phones I've used, this phone stays at the bottom for volume. It is so hard to hear.2. The phonebook was hard to get use to and very confusing at first. I had to mess with it for 30 mins. before I knew what I was doing. But after a bit of training, things got a little easier.3. The voice recorder was bad. Like I said before, the volume on this handset is very poor! I cannot listen to my voice recordings unless I put it up next to my ear while the phone is flipped open! What was motorola thinking? It seems like a toy to me having it flipped out like that while trying to listen to a voice record.4. I was using the headset today that came along with it and it seems to have a lot of static. Cheap headset?5. I wish they had a little more games. 2-3 don't cut it. ; )Pros:1. The only thing that is good about the volume on this phone is its speakerphone. The speakerphone on this phone is great! I can leave this thing 2-3 ft away and people could still hear me. I could also hear them loud and clearly as well. I've use other speakerphones before and this is so far one of the best I've yet to encounter.2. Size, design, color, lights! This is one unqiue little fellah that can attract a lot of attention.3. I'm beginning to like the Voice Dial on this phone, although, you'll have to speak fairly close to it for it to work.4. I love the qwerty keyboard. Its a lot better than t9.5. There are plenty of options on this phone. I'm thinking of getting a bluetooth headset later. This phone has a ring tone composer but it was hard to understand how to use it. I still do not know how to use it yet. = (6. The reception is fairly good. I have not have any dropped calls yet. I live downstairs and I get 2-3 bars. With my samsung n400 with sprint, I constantly lost connection. So basically, I'm very happy with it.7. I can access my phonebook from the external lcd. It lights up blue and looks great. ""The screen is blue and the keys are white.""8. I love the way the alarm clock is set. I can set up multiple alarms at different hours and days.The only major drawback of this phone was its volume and microphone. I just wish it had sound a little louder. = ( It is annoying when I hear people and I say ""huh? what did you say?""Overall, I thought this phone was great. Its something I can mess with while I'm bored. I gave this 4 stars because this is one of the most unqiue phones I've yet to see that is affordable.",3
"Great phone, but it's big

I upgraded to the Motorola A630 from a Samsung e715, a phone that I loved. When evaluating, I was trading off the bluetooth, speaker phone, and keypad features vs. the size and weight increase.For the good stuff I wanted:(1) The bluetooth is fantastic. The signal is clear and the battery life is reasonable (~1.5 hours).(2) Speaker phone is an absolute delight. I've actually used the speaker phone during a conference call, and it worked suprisingly well.(3) I found the keypad to be really convenient for sending short messages and for general entry of names and phone numbers. I am 6' tall and about 200 lbs, so I thought the keys would be too small, but I haven't really had problems typing on them.Now the bad stuff:Initially, I thought that a tenth of an inch here, two tenth of an inch there, an ounce heavier... no problem. Well, I first found myself constantly being aware of the extra bulk in my pocket. Now, I just take the phone out of my pocket whenever I am sitting down. I carried the Samsung e715 in my pocket for over a year without ever being conscious of it. I am now trying a nerdy solution with the A630: carrying the phone on the belt...Unanticipated cool stuff:(1) Menu shortcuts. You can easily program shortcuts that quickly turn on the bluetooth only when you are using the headset to conserve battery. You can also create shortcuts to calendars, alarms, whatever...(2) Button lockout. Something that used to annoy me about my old Samsung is that one of the side buttons would often turn the camera on in my pocket and fill the memory with pictures of my pocket. The A630 has a button lock that prevents this.Unanticipated bad stuff:(1) The battery charger does not take 2 hours on my phone as advertised. It is more like 3+ hours. You really have to charge it every night.(2) The built in camera is worthless. The delay between pushing the shutter button and the detector capturing the image is long enough to make it useless except for static shots. If you are counting on this camera phone capturing precious moments of your kids in action, you might be disappointed.Summary:This is a great phone, but it is not perfect. Inspite of the extra bulk and other weakness, I found the extra features (bluetooth, speakerphone, and keypad) worth keeping and giving a high rating of 4 stars.",3
"Finally....

If you are like me and love email, chat, and SMS and do not want to compromise phone functionality this may be just the device for you. I am very happy with it!I have been waiting for a device in this form factor and with the performance for a long time. The keyboard is very useable and makes sms, chat, and email a breeze when out and about. The ringer is good a loud and I love being able to play ""London Calling"" by The Clash when calls come in from overseas! The phone works great, easy to hear. The spekerphone function comes in handy when I need to listen and take notes. The T-Mobile POP/IMAP email service works as expected. I can get alerts when new mail comes in and the phone is triggered to retrieve the mail messages on the account.There are some annoyances though:It is not supported by iSync on the Mac - Bummer.The bluetooth seems to be disabled for anything other than a headset. I have yet to be able to get in and exchang files between my OS X mac and the A630. The Alarm function is kludgy compared to my Sony/Ericsson. I loved the recurring alarm settings where I could seet what day I want the alarm to go off on. (a nit)Other than those things... it is a real winner. As long as you are not counting on it working with iSync and exchanging files with a mac (forget Salling Clicker for now) I think you will be happy with this phone.",3
"Good phone, minor flaws. Mediocre email

This phone is good for the price, but if you really want a good mobile email solution, get a Sidekick II.Positive:The A630 has good sound quality, and absolutely fantastic sound quality if you use a bluetooth headset. T-Zones service is an inexpensive way to gain access to your POP3 email accounts. It has a keyboard. You can download pictures to and from your computer using a bluetooth connection (I did this using my Mac).Negative:The built-in email software is very poorly designed. It is sloooowww. It requires way too many key clicks to accomplish common tasks. The most common email commands are buried in the menus, the least common commands occupy the prime spots. Someone didn't think about this enough. It takes me 7 clicks to delete a message -- that's too much. They don't take advantage of the keyboard enough: The keyboard has a Delete key, but you can't use it to delete a message. That's a waste. Likewise, you have to scroll through your emails one...line...at...a...time. Why not use the space bar as a quick scroller, like in Outlook? To issue a command, you have to use the menu and arrow keys. They should have assigned letter or number keys to each menu command so you can navigate more quickly with single keypresses. (My old Sony-Ericsson phone had this feature)The case is pretty, but because it's perfectly symmetrical, you can't tell which end is up by feel alone. The keyboard is so slick that you can't dial by feel either -- you need to look. These are safety issues. (but if you have a headset, you can dial by voice)So far, the battery doesn't last more than a day with below-average use.The A630 is best for people who want bluetooth, and who primarily talk or text, and who use POP3 occasionally, or not at all.",3
"Why are people so picky?

I got this phone a few days ago, and dont get me wrong, i have tried this phone out extensively. QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth (which is most likely my favorite feature), email capibility (setting up a pop3 account isnt the easiest thing, but after its set up, there is nothing hard bout uploading emails instantly), AIM, Great Small design, and a Camera with average picture....what more do people want? Yes, a few functions arent as perfect as can be, but who cares? This is one of VERY few phones with all these capabilities in your hand at the same time, take advantage of it!!!",4
"Excellent Phone (as long as it isn't defective)

Disclaimer: This is a first two weeks of use review.A630 with T-mobile service to this point seems like a very good phone. I ordered both a V330 and an A630 through Amazon. They both came in as expected. From the beginning I noticed a strong signal difference between the two phones. The V330 had excellent coverage throughout my house. The A630 would barely work. I was able to get to function in my house with an external antena(?sp). It worked marginally outside with frequent dropped calls. I contacted Motorola early on. The technician felt that I had a defective phone and that I should contact Amazon. I have heard some horror stories dealing with them so I was a little skeptical. I sent an email first. They said that they would definitely take care of it, but that there might me a software update that would fix it. I contacted T-mobile and my issues did not match the software fix (the fix would come from Motorola). So I sent an exchange request to Amazon. They sent my new phone out 2nd day air the day I requested the exchange and provided me with a return shipping authorization (I have 30 days to use) to send the defective phone back. The new phone has just as good a signal as the V330 my wife is using. I am quite pleased. I would have given 5 stars except for the defective unit.As for the function of the phone. It is very good. I think the navigation on the V330 is a little cleaner, but the typing capabilities of the A630 offset that for me since I want it as a way to respond to email. I have purchased the datapilot software and the calander and phonebook functions work great. The bluetooth connectivity is nice and works well. I can't wait to try out a bluetooth headset.",3
"it's not all that !

I just received this phone a week ago, and I hate it. The battery life sucks, the keys are too slow, menus are confusing. It does look cool though. Oh yeah, the speakerphone doesn't work unless an optional equiptment is purchased.",1
"Simply the BEST^^

This phone is by far the most unique and functional phone I have ever own. yes, yes, yes, if you read other reviews, they will tell you it is not your mobile office, doesn't have software and blah,blah, blah. However, this phone is compact and cute, really comfortable keyboard, and very bright screen for indoor usage. This phone also comes with IM and SMS features, which fills up my apetite for chatting while I am outta the office. so to the people who have a beef with the excellent little phone, ""WHAT^EVER""so IMHO (not I am Homer, its In My Humble Opinion), anyone who luvs an eye candy that packs with cool features will certainly enjoy this phone.-mo (excited to be the first to review my favorite phone)",4
"Big dreams...but far too small.

I waited forever for this phone to come out. I was ready to change providers and sign away my life and throw in my first born as a bonus. All the features, the form but, alas lacking in size. (Yes, size does matter!)Now that I see that the darned thing is about the size of the Wrigley's Doublemint Bonus Pak. Therefore, it will be just as hard to find it in my purse as my gum is. (Don't these designers realize that most women do not use pockets?) I would not be able to feel the difference between the phone and my compact. (BTW...Don't those designers know that a phone cannot be answered within four rings when it is in the average handbag? We need 5 rings!)I realize that the phone is nothing at all like the powerhouse I envisioned. I was frustrated with my small PDA screen for browsing the web and I now find that the screen on this phone is a fraction of that size. I expected the company to take advantage of the landscape orientation to make a better and larger display. NOT! Why did they even bother??I thought it would have a keyboard that is sizable enough that I would be able to do some seriously speedy keyboard work. I guess I'll save money on manicures for now. I'll limp along for another year or two waiting for the next decent sized qwerty/wi-fi/bluetooth/quadband phone that has a useful display to match.Do women ever design these things? I don't think so!",0
"This phone is awsome!

I think this phone has a lot of cool features and capability. You can AIM friends, take and send pictures and surf the web from a cool computer like phoine. I rate this phone a 5!Anna",4
"Disturbing

Instead of ringing, this phone just sits silently on my desk and judges me.I don't need that.",1
"It can't charge now!!!

I don't like this phone. The t-zone service is bad (compared with Sprint),I can't check any of my emails. I have just used this phone for about 20 days and it won't charge now. I don't know how to do with it, can I just go to the local retail store to have it changed or do I have to send that back to amazon? Who can help me with it?",1
"Motorola A630 Phone

I bought this phone about a month ago and its my 3 phone!! Its pretty funny but yet horrible.. The phone is really good but try not to let it fall ever!!",2
"Excellent Service! Excellent site

THank you Amazon.com for your excellent service. Ordering a cell phone thru your website is very easy. The phone is what I expected.The whole process was easy and simple. Thank you.",4
"You can't hear the caller!

It's a really good looking phone in a good size.Major con:- You won't be able to hear the caller unless you use the speaker or hands-free!- There is a major error in the user manual that took me hours to find ""Settings"" of the phone.- The only availible holster is in leather - not very attractive.",0
"doesn't work well

It covers the sensor that when you make a call doesn't let screen go blank. It looks nice but not very practical. The cushion stull on the inside of plate comes off on phone.",1
"Handy Little Entry-Level Phone

I bought this Samsung t219 as a replacement phone for my existing T-mobile plan. For $70.00, this phone has everything I could ask for. I use my phone for making and receiving calls, plus the occasional text message (I really like the predictive text function!). The calculator, organizer, are nice little accouterments as well. One important aspect of this phone is that it is tri-band, which makes traveling a breeze with a great signal to boot.I thought I would despise the red color, but in fact I like that I can always find it, especially considering its diminutive size.I do have two qualms with this phone: As a former Nokia loyalist, the lightweight, slim design of this phone takes some getting used to. I feel that the ""breakability"" factor of this phone (for me) is high. My friends, however, love that it is so small (pocket-sized) and light.The other is that it does not come with an ordinary ringtone. I had to download a standard ""ring ring"" from t-mobile.com for $2 and even that sounds, well, odd.A few other notes - the black faceplate smudges with fingerprints, but the red die-cast material doesn't appear to get banged up/scratched too easily. The menu is very basic and easy to use. The battery life is fairly long (pretty standard these days) but takes longer to charge than my old Nokia. Sometimes I find it hard to read the small print on the external caller ID. So far, reception has been great, and the speakerphone is nice and strong.I think that this phone has a lot of bang for its buck - high functionality, no bling (camera, mp3, bluetooth? whatever), which is just right for me.",3
"Great little phone with one major flaw

I've owned my t219 for about 18 months now, and overall I am happy with it. This is a very basic phone: no camera, no bluetooth. I've been most happy with reception: I get a strong signal at work and at home. Of course, your experience will depend entirely on where you live and work! I have no complaints about the ringtones: I purchased a basic ring tone (though I wish it had been included), and I don't mind the default alerts for voice and text messages. The ringtones are plenty loud, and I like the vibrate-then-ring setting. It's easy to switch back and forth between regular and vibrate modes.Voice quality has been fine. I've never had a complaint at my end or from the person I'm talking to, except when I'm outside on a windy day. That's been problem with any cell phone I've owned, so I don't hold it against this one.The buttons are nice, with a good tactile feel so you know when they're pressed. They've held up well. The phone as a whole has held up well over 18 months, with a few nicks and scratches, but still feeling completely solid. It smudges a lot, but that's a minor complaint.My old phone had a game or two to addict me (yay blackjack!). This one has a few games but none of them held any interest for me. A couple were demos that try and entice me to purchase the full game. Forget it! But no one's buying this phone for the games, anyway.The phone also supports Instant Messaging, but I haven't used that feature so I won't evaluate it in this review.So what's the major flaw? The proprietary headset jack. It's a flat connector that doubles as the charger and headset jack. Samsung sells an in-the-ear bud that has the right connector. It might work for some people, but I can't keep the thing in my ear -- it just falls out! So I went to look for over-the-ear options. There are a few third-party headsets that claim to work with the t219, and they have the flat connector -- but don't bother. They don't work. There must be something proprietary about the way Samsung's headsets work -- or there's a flaw in the design. You can hear the beeps and boops when you press buttons, but there's no audio for the calls themselves. I went through several third-party headsets before giving up and going back to the Samsung earbuds. So, bottom line: don't expect to find any over-the-ear or other third party headsets for this phone.Although I like this phone in every other aspect, if I'd known about the headset problem I probably would have purchased some other phone.In the end, I do recommend this phone for people who want something basic, and who don't mind being stuck with Samsung's only option for a headset.",3
"Good basic phone

I have to agree that this phone is a great basic phone. Talking to people they don't guess it is a cell phone until I switch to speaker. Even then they can understand me/us well and we can all hear the speaker clearly as well. It is stylish looking with a nice little screen. The menu has nice icons with good animations and the predictive text function works flawlessly. For my next phone, in a year or so, I'll look into cameras, bluetooth, etc but for now this phone seems like a sturdy little good performer that doesn't break the bank. I only gave it 4 stars because it is missing some of those features but if all you want is a phone with texting this is a five star phone.Keep in mind if you want T-mobile to Go and use lots of text messages to pay the extra monthly fee ($5 for 400 msgs or $10 for 1000) or you'll go through your minutes very quickly. And, believe me, with the predictive text function texting is a breeze and fun to do. I'll never use another phone without it! Also, I like that I can have my email forwarded to my phone as a text message without worrying that several spam a day are going to break me.",3
"SAMSUNG T-MOBILE T219 PREPAID PHONE

This is my first cell phone. I only needed something to forward my home phone to. No interest in email, texting, photography, etc. What I find amusing is the price. I got this at a T-Mobile store in April for $49.00.Then I recently saw it ""on sale"" at Target stores for $69! HERE, it's $99! Wow!Want to buy minutes? Go to Ebay! I got 1,000 for a year for $90! Can't beat it. I LOVE this little bugger!",4
"p.o.s.

I have had two of these phones. One got hit while in my pocket, which cracked the lcd display making the phone totally useless. The second phone, I have to push the battery into the phone to get service. It drops 90 percent of my calls, and takes at least four tries to send a text or picture message. Spend your money somewhere else.",0
"LG Phone Belt Clip and Charger

Product is of good quality at a very good price. The charger seems to undercharge the phone but I used it only once in the car. Will see if it is a problem or not.Belt clip is very good. Takes a bit to remove the phone but is securely in place. Better to have this than easily removed that can fall out.",3
"great sound quality, good battery life, average comfort

I got this headset because I like the SonyEricsson brand and the price was right. The white/blue color is bit odd, but didn't have other choice.First-time setup and connecting it to my SonyEricsson cell phone was very easy. Afterwards, you just need to turn on Bluetooth on your cell phone and the headset - they connect automatically. If the connection lost due to out-of-range, just push the button on the headset when you're back in range - they are connected again.The fit is, of course, a personal thing depending on your ear size. The earpiece felt a bit large for my ear, but despite this the sound quality is excellent - I don't use it on full volume even on the street. Although the unit is light, my ear starts feeling the weight and hurting after less than an hour of wearing so I put it off when not using.The process of putting it on your ear required me to use both my hands, so keep this in mind when you start driving without it and then would want to put it on with one hand while driving.Like I said, the voice quality has been excellent: neither I no people I speak to have complaints.Battery life is pretty good, although I don't use it very often or long enough to be absolutely sure.I would recommend buying it for those who is concerned with the good price and quality and not concerned very much with the style and fashion.PROs:- easy connecting to phone;- excellent sound quality;- good battery life- low priceCONs:- odd colors (white/blue)- loose attachment to ear- feel weight on ear",3
"Excellent quality at an affordable price

I have owned this product for over two weeks now with a Sony Ericsson W710i. The sound quality is superior and compares well to some of the more expensive systems out there. Listeners have never noticed the difference between a conversation that happened on the headset or on the phone. Pairing with the cell phone is simple and effective. The multifunction and volume buttons are discreet, but easy to locate with your fingers. I also appreciate Sony's idea of sharing chargers with the cell phones, making it one less wire lying around or having to travel with.The headset is slightly on the larger size range, but is lightweight and sits well. That said, personally I feel that the clip is oddly designed, and for some reason it begins to feel uncomfortable after about half an hour. Also, there is no gel pad around the ear piece, but it doesn't seem to matter much. It is extremely awkward to put on the ear with just one hand, as it requires you to pull the clip back and over the ear, and I have yet to master the technique. The colour (white/blue) doesn't match my phone (graphite/white/orange), but is attractive nonetheless.Overall, the headset is a great value, and it loses a star in my rating only because of the slight discomfort of putting the headset on with one hand. I highly recommend this product to anyone who uses the headset occasionally as I do.",3
"Sony Ericsson Bluetooth HBH-PV700 Headset - DPY901558/42 - White/Dark Blue

I bought this item for my husband. He really likes it. He is a sheriff's deputy and he said that it comes in handy. I make fun of him, saying he looks like ""Robo Cop"" :-) But it is pretty cool stuff!",4
"works great, competitively priced

I bought this item after I shopped in the local Cingular store. It seems that I couldn't get a nice headset under 80 dollars locally. I found this one and bought it. It has performed as expected. The range is nice -- I can leave my phone in the car and the headset extends all the way out to my mailbox. Sound quality seems sufficient, and the battery life has not been a problem. I have tested it with my co-workers and they claim to be able to hear me just fine. No one has commented on the ""windnoise"" effect that plagues other headset units. I think this is a great buy for the money.",4
"Sony Ericsson Bluetooth HBH-PV700 Headset

I have tried a number of bluetooth earpieces, and this one is tops in performance. Clarity is outstanding even in noisy places,and the earpiece easily connects to my phone after long periods of idle time, and unlike other earpieces, this one does not disconnect from the phone when the phone or earpiece is plugged in for charging. If I had to change anything about this product, it would be the color and maybe size.",4